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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25
ro rest Constitutionality.

New York, Oct. 2.--Action has been commenced in the United States Circuit Court against George R. Bidwell, the for mer collector of the Port, in behalf of Levi Blumenstein and Company. tobacco importers of this city. The complaint states that the compainants imported to- bacco and cigars from Porto Rico and despite their protests Collector Bidwell assessed duty upon the goods. The sum of 0,O2S was paid under protest The contention is made that the assessment is a direct violation of the United States constitution which provides that all goods not coming from foreign port should be admitted duty free. It is said the suit was brought to test the consututlonahty of the law.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25
FREIGHT TRAINS COLLIDE.
Wreckage Takes Fire and Trainman
 is Cremated.

Chattanooga. Tenn. Oct. 24.-A disas- trous freight collision occurred on the Cincinnati Southern Railroad at Oneida, Tenn, 125 miles north of here, late last night.
 A through northbound freight was run ming in two sections. The first section was standing on the main track al Oneida when the second section crashed into the rear of the first section. Both sections were double-headers and two locomotives and fifteen cars were destroy ed by fire. Charlie Hurt. white, fire man was creamted.
 Two residences. two store buildings anc a tool house near the track caught fire from the wreck and were destroyed. II was necessary to build a temporary track around the wreck to open up traftic
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25
1NcEAsE IN COAL PRICE.
John Mitchell Declines to Discuss
 Baer's Action.

Wilkesbarre, Pa. Oct. 24.-When the As sociated Press correspondent called at President Mitchell's headquarters today the latter had not learned of the action of the Philadelphia and Reading Com pany in increasing the price of coal 50 cents a ton. He was asked to give an opinion on the matter. He thought for minute and then said:
 T have nothing to say"
 He was requested to give his views on the course pursued by the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company toward their men, but declined.
 In answer to the published statement that there was some objection to his ap- bearing bctore the arbitration commits sion in behalf of the miners, Mir. Mitchell said he presumed the miners could se- Iect such counsel as they saw fit to pre- sent their case before the commission.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25
THE DENNIS INQUEST.
Presley's Brothers Attend Hearing
 Before Coroner.

Washington, Oct. 24.-A coroner's in quest was began here today over the re- mains of Mrs. Ada Gilbert Dennis. who died Wednesday as the result of the mysterious assault committed upon her ten months ago.
 On account of the revival of talk re- garding the possible connection between the tragedy and the subsequent suicide of Samuel J. Presley. printer. two Of the latter's broth CTS from New Orleans were in attendance today. pr. Wade H. Atkinson testified to the condition in which he found the victim of the assault and said he knew of no trouble that Mrs, Dennis had ever had. although he had known her for ten years.
 Mrs. Jane E. Dennis, the aged mother in-law of the woman said Presley had never visited her daughter and that she knew of no male visitors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25
Live Stock Show.

Kansas City, Mo, Oct. 24.-The show rings held the interest of large crowd at inc American Royal Live Stock Show to- day. The hog and Angora goat division again presented lively scenes today. One goat sold for S1. 400. the highest price ever paid for a goat and young Poland China sow sold fQ $500 The hog and goat buyers came from all parts of the Union. Among the awards were: Best car load feeding steers or heifers under one year. First. l.. S. Ranch, Tascosa, Texas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25
TO FIGHT uN1oN1sM.
President of Manufacturers' Associa
 

President of Manufacturers Associa-
 ton Issues Letter.
 Chicago, Oct 24.-The Record-Herald tomorrow will say:
 The National Association of Manufac- turers of the United States of America, through a circular letter being mailed to every manufacturer in this couatry, declares for war on organized labor. and it's aims and objects. Particular stress in laid on the efforts of labor to secure the passage of an eight-hour day law before Congress which is called vicious. Recipients of these letters are asked tt become members ef this manufacturers association and the arguments advanced are because the organization Is engaged in bitter uphill fight against the unlaw ful demands of organized labor. The let ter bears the signature of David M Parry of Indianapolis. the President.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25
MARKLE's MEN OUT.
Company Refuses Work to Them as
 a Body.


 Hazeiton. Pa., Oct. A.-The employees of the G. B. Markle and Co. collieries, and the men working at the drift on the mines of Coxe Brothers and Company last night voted to continue on strike until the con ditions under which they are taken back by these firms are. changed. One of the officials of Coxe Brothers and Company said today:
 we insist that all the men formerly employed at our mines. who went on strike, shall apply to the respective fore men as individuals, if they wish to re- turn. If we have room for them and they have committed no acts of violence during tho strike, they will be taken back with the understanding that the non-union men must not be molested. Ev- cry man who struck is considered by us as having left our employ. and that is why we will not resume operations by permitting the men to return to work in a body"
 At Silverbrook colliery. operated by J. S. Kenz and Co.,. the men also must make application as individuals before opera tions are resumed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25
Tn puiId ~scout" warships.

London. Oct. A-The British admiralty has given out contracts for the construc- ton of three warships described as scouts" They will have a speed of twenty-five and one-quarter knots when in fighting trim, their engines will be IT GOO horsepower and their ea-going qualities will be superior to those on the torpedo boat destroyers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25
STILL OUT OF JOBS.
Many Union Men Fail to Get Old
 Positions

Harrisburg, Pa, Oct. Alt Is stated here that not 50 per cent of the men who went out when the mine strike was de- clared in the Likens Valley region will get their places back. and that only a small number have started to work Oth- CTS will be given employment, but the cc Il company has refused to discharge those who took the places of men who struck.
 The miners are incensed at this action by the company. and there Is feeling of unrest in the Likens Valley. The com pany has issued an order to the effect that only a limited number of men will be re-employed and that 1t will not dis charge the smen who have taken the places of the strikers
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25
CHILE AND COLOMBIA.
Rumored That the Two Nations Have
 an Understandings.

Panama, Oct. A-The news which has been published here of a secret alliance between Colombia and Chile has pro- duced much satisfaction in Conservative circles on the isthmus. where 1t is firmly believed that the Chilean cruiser Presi- dente Pinto, now in Panama harbor will very soon change It's present flag for that of the Colombian republic.
 This news disconcerts the Liberal or Revolutionary element, because If the Co., lombian Government acquired the Chilean cruiser. Colombia would then be able to yanquish the revolutionary gunboats.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25
TELraRAPHERs TRoUEED.
Other Employees of Southern Pacif
 Also Kicking.

Oakland, Cal. Oct. A.-With the return of Vice-President Krutschnitt of tht Southern Pacific. from New York. devel opments are expected within a few days relative to the demand for increased wages made by the employees of the com pany.
 The only new development which has come to light Is that the Order of Rail. way Photographers have also added then demand for increased wages to the re- quests made by the other organizations The telegraphers union includes all oi the operators and train dispatchers On the Southern Pacific system. The membership is about 2.00o
 The demand was submitted several days ago, and 1t Is stated by the omcers oi the teIegraphers' union that they have beer promised an early conference with vice-President Kruttschnitt. The teieg- raphers' union in the United States Is from 5000 to 5000 strorg.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25
Havana's Health.

Havana Oct. Apr. Finlay. chief of the sanitation department, commenting upon the health conditions of Havana during the month of Seuptember says the death rate here was 17.s6 per thousand With the end of September a full year was completed since a case of yellow fever originated in this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25
MESSENGER BOYS QUIT.
Strike of Postal Company's Employees
 in New Orleans.

New Orleans. Oct. 24-About fifty mes sengers in the employ of the Postal Tele- graph office went on strike today, crip- bling the service of the company. Head ed by Leader Gleason. the main office messengers visited all the branch offices of the company n the exchanges and elsewhere and called off the boys. The boys say their pay Is all right but they want shorter hours. They gave the com pany no intimation of the strike last night. The strike was quickly settled. The company acceded to the boys de- mands
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25
Must Insist Upon Reform.

Sofia, Burgaria. Oct. H.-The Bulgarian Government has sent an identical note 10 the powers pointing out that uhiess re- forms in Macedonia are insisted upon the government of Bulgaria will be unable to hold in check the pro-Macedonian movement which is agitating this country.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25
To Ranlaoe the Canteen.

Washington. Oct. A.-Secretary Root has approved a preliminary plan for the expenditure of the appropriation of $5OO.- OO1 intended to provide substitutes at mill tary posts for the canteen, which has boen abolished by legislation. The in- tention is to provide reading rooms. gym nasiums and other amusements for the soldiers. The appropriation was made in the last army supply bill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25
ROCKEFELLER TO GIVE $500, ,ooo
Thanks Offering to God for Preserva-
 tion of Life.

New York, Oct. A.-At a meeting of the teachers college trustees of Colum- bia University, 1t was announced that John D. Rockefeller had offered to give $500, GOO to the college, provided that the college could raise $1So.O0O to pay of the debt of the institution and $25O,0oO be- sides It was announced also that Mir. Rockefeller makes the gift as Thank offering to Almighty God" for the pres ervation of himself. his family and his household from the fire which recently destroyed his country home at Ponticonto Hills,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25
COAL DEALERS TROUBLES.
They Must Accept Scale of Prices
 Fixed by Baer.

New York. Oct 24.-Coal dealers in this city, who, through their retail associa- ton. have fixed upon $15 a ton as the price for anthracite, will. it is stated
 have to accept the schedule of prices outlined by President Baer, in his clrcu- lar and reduce the price to a round $S75.
 Considerable coal brought from outside points during the strike remains unsold and many of the dealers are said to have been cutting prices to $lO and SIP ton in order to get out of their high priced purchases with as little loss as possible.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25
BUILDERS MAY GO OUT.
Prospect of a Strike Involving 75,
 GOO Persons.

New York Oct A.-With the prospect of a general strike of all the building trades, numbering 75.OOO men. in sympa- thy with the striking plasterers, if non union men are employed. builders in this city are facing a serious situation.
 The tie up on many big buildings and private residences continues and the strike affects hundreds of workmen in other trades whose work follow that of the nlasterers
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25
McKnight Found Guilty.

Louisville, Ky. Oct. z4.-A jury in the Unitnl States Court tonight rendered a verdict of guilty in the case Of J. M. Mcknight. former presids snt Of the oe funct German National Bank or Lotus vile. on the charge of embedding the banks funds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25
PRICE OF SOUTHERN PIG.
It will Remain the Same as for Last
 Half Year.

New York, Oct. A.-A meeting of South ern iron mining interests was held today at the office of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company. The interests represented included the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company; the Sheffield Company. the Virginia Iron and Coke Company, the Allegheny Ore and Iron Company and the Lowmoot furnaces.
 The meeting, it was learned, was for the purpose of agreeing upon and fixing prices of Southern pig iron during the latter half of 1908. It is understood that an agreement was made to maintain prices at the same rate as for the latter half of the present year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25
HANNA AGAIN SICK.
All But Collapsed at End of South
 Bend Speech.

South Bend. Ind, Oct. A.-senatol Hanna all but collapsed again tonight at the end of his address in the Auditorium and had to be assisted to his chair by Congressman Brick of Indiana.
 Trusts were not discussed at tonight rally, which was one Of the greatest demonstrations ever given in South Bend Thousands enthusiastically greeted the speakers, who were Senators Hanna and Fairbanks and Governor Durbin. Senator Hanna spoke at many points in the State today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25
Situation Unchanged.

Colon, Colombia. Oct. A.-The situation on the isthmus remains unchanged. The death rate among the soldiers of the Gov ernment at Panama and colon is very high. A good many of these troops came from the higher provinces and are not accustomed to the climate of the isthmus.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25
whit owens Not Executed.

Oxford. Miss, Oct. 24-This was the day appointed for the hanging of Whit OW CTS, convicted on the charge of as- a negro and also notorious for connection with the atrocious murder of Hugh and John A. Montgomery. but his appeal to the sureme Court operated to stay the execution.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25

death by falling down a fifteen-foot em- bankment as the result of missing the top step of a steep stairway while going to visit an arn3g friend one cark night Colonel Eaffe. ty was at enc time sta . tioned at Fort MoPherson. Atlanta.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25

fon. O.. last night to attend the meeting today of the trustees of the '. .iiiam Mo- Kinley saemorial Association for the pur- pose of selecting a site for the memorial toy President Mckinley. Of the aggregate sum of s6e5. 900. which the association de- sired to raise. 1t has in hand in cash and pledges, about $550,0o0.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25
Fifteen Killed by Hurricane.

Buenos Ayres, Oct. 2.-A hurricane has swept over Port Diamante, Province Of Entre Rios. Fifteen persons were killed and many were injured. One hundred houses were destroyed and several ships were sunk. Nogovoyka and other places also were damaged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25
Funers1 of Colonel Rafferty.

Washington, Oct. A.-The remains or Col wm. A. Rafrerty, of the 9th Cav
 airy. who died last month in the Phil innines were buried at the National Gem etery at Arlington today with full mill tary honors. Colonel Rafferty met A!s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25
Two Trainen Killed.

Little Rock. Get. 4.-Condue>>r J, W. Turner and brakeman J. F. Brennan were killed near this place today in rear-end collision of two Choctaw. Oklahoma ana Gulf Railroad freight trains.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25
Ship Tobacco to Spain.

Richmond. Va. Oct. 24.-One thousand hogsheads-1.2 2OOO 900 pounds-of tobacco. Virginia primings are being shipped from Richmond this week to the Spanish gov ernment. under the Reggie contract Most of the tobacco was bought at Lynchburg.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25

the treatment of the old employees Or the advanced price of coal. The evidence which he will present to the arbitration commission is now being arranged In systematic form. Mir. Mitchell has re- ceived call to Washington and Will leave here Sunday afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25
A SETTLEMENT EXPECTED.
Believed That Engineers and Road
 Will Get Together.

Augusta, Oct. 24.-A. B. Youngson. as- sistant chief engineer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. and commit tee of the Georgia Railroad engineers have been in conference with Thomas K Scott, general manager and W. s. Brano' superintendent of the Georgia Haiiroao' all day long.
 Neither the officers nor the committee will make any statement for publication.
 There is every reason to believe that an arnicable adjustment of all questions ,t issue has been effected. which Will he nut into force and publicly announced before noon tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25
Workine Forces Increased.

Scranton, Pa. Oct. A.-An of the mine operators in this region reported today that large additions were made in their
 working force and that by Monday a start will be made in all collieries except at those at which extensive repairs un-
 dertaken during the strike will not be completed. a f
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25
CARNEGIE AGAIN SPEAKS.
Urges Closer Union Between Amer
 jeans and Britons.

London. Oct. A-Andrew Carnegie was the principal figure in a series of func- tions at Dundee Scotland. today which included the laying of the fundation stone for the first of five branch libraries to which Mir. Carnegie has contributed S1s5.o
 At a luncheon Mir. Carnegie made speech, in the course of which he strongly urged a better understanding between Rritons and Americans. He said only narrow and ignorant prejudice kept these English speaking people apart.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25
Mckinley Monument Fund.

Washington. Oct. 24.-Postmaster Gen eral Payne and Secretary to the Presi- dent George B. Cortelyou left for Can
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25
ao ooO Tons Taken Out.

Shamokin. Pa, Oct. A.-Thfrty thous- and tons of coal were shipped from local collieries today to Philadelphia and New York markets and S.O0O additional men went to work
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-25
THE WEATHER.

wAsHrNGToN. OCT. 24- THE FOLLOWING IS THE FORECAST FOR ALABAMA: FAIR SATURDAY AND SUN DAY: FRESH EAST WINDS ON THE COAST.
The state herald., 1902-12-05
CONGRESS OPENS
IN USUAL FORM,

Washington. Dec 1.-The opening OF
the Fifv-seyenth Congress in the
House, was. as usual. spectacular
event. The galleries of the freshly
decorated hall were packed to the
doors with people prominent in socie-
ty and political circles and the flower
show on the floor. although not as
elaborate as usual. filed the chamber
with perfume, and added grace and
beauty to the scene.
The members were good natured and
iovial and there was no outcropping OF
partisan feeling, Speaker Henderson
received corefAl reception as he as
sumed the gavel. but beyond this there
was no demonstration.
Then the death Of the late Repre-
sentative Russell of Connecticut. which
occurred In the early fall. was an
nounced by his successor. Mr.. Bran
degee. the usual resolution OF regret
was adopted and the House, as a fur
ther mark Of respect. adjourned until
tomorrow. when the Presidents
message VIII be received. The session
lasted less than one hour.
The Senate was in session twelve
minutes to-day. the first day of the ses-
nion. and adjournment until to-mor-
row being taken out Of respect to the
memory of the late Senator Mcmillan.
who died during the recess.
The state herald., 1902-12-05
ANNUAL REPORT OF
THE MINT DIRECTOR

Washington. Nov. 2s.-Gcorge L.
Roberts. director of the mint. In his
annual report says that the coinage
mints at Philadelphia, New Orleans
and San Francisco were In operation
throughout the fiscal year. In num-
Der OF pieces the coinage Of the year
has never been exceeded. aggregating
l9l .ii9 BOG. but In value II has fallen
from $i36.3i0.7Si IN 1891 to s9i i526.-
US, this being due to the greater de-
mand for the small denominations.
Gold coinage dropped from s99.0G5.-
7l5 to SCI. .9s0.572. but the stock of gold
bullion on hand increased from $780,
2l9.i93 to $l2i.0s3.7i2. The coinage OF
silver dollars amounted to sl0.7l3. 500.
and minor coins to $2.i29.73C.
The director says that the increased
capacity OF the mints at Philadelphia
and San Francisco and the prospective
opening OF the new mint at Denver
Will give the county much greater
coinage capacity than II has hereto
fore had, while on the other hand the
pressure on the mints Is about TO re-
lax. instead OF Increase. The coinage
OF I.500. 600 silver dollars per month.
now required by law. Will come TO nm
end soon by the exhaustion OF the
stock OF bullion. This requirement
now calls for the entire capacity OF
the New Orleans mint. When the dol
lar coinage ceases. that mint Will be
idle unless work Is diminished Mt Phil
adelphia and San Francisco to give
II employment.
II accordingly Is recommended that
coinage operations be discontinued ut
New Orleans at the close OF the cur
rent fiscal year. and that II be con-
Quoted hereafter as nm assay Office.
II coinage operations are now dis
continued at New Orleans no much OF
the machinery there as IL In good con-
dition and Of approved design can be
transferred 10 the Denver mint, and
the estimates for equipment there cor
rcnpondinHiy reduced.
The state herald., 1902-12-05

Washington, Nov e9.-1E the annual
report of the Postoffice Department the
postmaster general says:
Rural free delivery service has be-
come an established fact. 1t is no long
er in the experimental stage and un-
doubtedly Congress will continue to in
crease the appropriation for this SER
vice until all the people of the country
are reached, where 1t is thickly settled
enough to warrant 1t. The estimates
of the department are to the effect that
the available territory for this service
embraces about 100000 square miles.
or one-third of the country's area, ex-
elusive OF Alaska. The IL ESQ routes
now in operation cover about one-third
Of the available territory. From this
II will be seen that IL wiH require 27,00O
employees additional TO those now In the
service TO cnver the territory. II Con-
gress shall make the necessary appro-
priations, u Is believed that within the
next three years the extension of the
service will have been completed.
with the extension of rural free de-
livery thus actively progressing. COM
plants arise In other communities.
Cities OF 10000 population or $4,000
gross postal receipts. receive n free de-
livery twice day. in many cases often
er Residents of remote rural districts
TO which the rural service has been
extended have a free delivery OF mail
brought within reach Of them once n
day. Residents of towns OF less than
10000 population. or $4,000 gross post
nj receipts. have no free delivery at
NIL. There lis popular demand. which