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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17

million borvars, Italys claims are con siderably in excess of those or Great Britain and the course of the Rome gov ernment in not acting hastily in the mat fer has commended itself to the State Department
 Before leaving this morning, the Italian Ambassador gave Secretary Hay every assurance that his government wished 10 act strictly in accordance with President Rooseveit's interpretation of the Monroe Doctrine.
 One of the comforting features Of the days developments to the official mind was the reception of an intimation that so far as Great Britain was concerned. she was disposed to accept the view or the State Department here as 10 the limitations of peaceful blockade:
 That Is to say. the disposition is to acoid interference with neutral merchant shinpins. where its movements do not give actual aid to the Venezuelan doV- ernment. There is some reason 10 oe lieve at present thepe is a difference VI oninion between the allies relative to the blockade and that England, with her great commercial and shipping interests is reluctant to consent to the imposition of irritating burdens upon 1t every time there is serious friction between the two nations, yet not justifying deciara- ton of war.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
ITALY TAKES A HAND.
Will Endeavor to Get Its Money
 from Venezuela,


 Caracas. Dec 16.-Signor De Riva, the Italian Minister. presented Italy's ulti- natum to Venezuela at 5 o'clock this af- ternoon.
 Signor de Riva has been instructed by his government to present to the govern ment of Venezuela Itaiy's demand for the immediate payment of $542.ooO to meet the Italian claims arising from former revolutions. in the form of an ultimatum. As 1t is known that the Venezuelan Gov ernment cannot pay the amount demand ed, the communication to the Minister includes orders to the Minister to leave Venezuela at once. The ultimatum of Italy is couched in stronger terms than those used by Great Britain and Ger many. Italy will take part In future dem onstrations aganst Venezuela.
 The interests of Italy in Venezuela will be placed In the hands of United States Minister Bowen. The Italian shield over the Legation door will be removed from the building and instructions will be sent to all Italian Consuls In Venezuela to re- move the shields over their consulates. This step will be taken in order that the rupture between Italy and Venezuela may be apparent. Italys ultlmatum had not been delivered at p. m. The Vene- zuelan was not aware at that hour that rhe Italian Minister had received instruc- tions to present an ultimatum and leave Caracas.
 A government official remarked to a representative of the Associated Press to- day that the United States and France are the only powers who do not attack Venezuela.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
THE HOUSE.

Washington, Dec 16--The House today passed the bill transferring from the Treasury Department to the Department of Agriculture the power to establish regulation for the suppression of eonta- gious diseases among live stock, and de- voted the remainder of the day to the legislative appropriation bill, on which rapid progress was made.
 At the opening of the session bills were passed to authorize the Southwest Louis- lana Rice Growers Association to con- struck a lock and dam at the mouth of Bayou Vermillion and to authorize the Rice Irrigation ana Improvement Com pany of Louisiana to construct a dam at the mouth of Mermentou River.
 Mir. Wadsworth (N. Y) then called up the bill to transfer from the Treasury Department to the Secretary of Agrlcul- ture the power to make regulations to suppress and extirpate dangerous and contagious diseases among live stock. The bill was passed without division. The House then went into committee of the whole and resumed the consideration of the legislative, executive and judicial ap- propriation bill.
 After completing 122 pages of the bill. the committee rose.
 A resolution was adopted calling on the Attorney General for information as to whether in the case of the Eastern Cher okees versus the United States the award of December 19. 1901. is readjudicated and to advise the House whether the reasons set forth in the opinion of the Depart ment of Justice December ?, 1895, now constitute a valid defense to the payment of the claim
 At 5;15 the House adjourned
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
NO NEARER SETTLEMENT.
London Sees Little Chance for Success
 of Arbitration,

London. Dec. 16.-JudsinR from state n ents given out by the Foreign Office, the Venezuelan situation does not appear to be any nearer a settlement. Up to a late hour tonight no suggestion has been made that Great Britain could eventually see it's way to submitting its claims to arbitration and the Foreign Office points out that Vlezuela's offer to arbitrate is extremely vague.
 President Castro, LS<1ee communication in which he expresses his willingness to resort to arbitration, provides no guar antee that the rights of British subjects in Venezuela will be respected pending the award. The Foreign Office claims that some matters are impossible to ar bitrate, instancinE the disrespectful treatment of Mir. Haggard, British Min ister to Venezuela.
 To arbitrate the financial claims, how ever, win meet with no opposition in of- ficial circles in London, nor is there any desire to stir up opposition here by con- unuing unnecessarily the present com pact with Germany. but quoting from the Foreign OhiUe, "at the same time there is not the slightest inclination to let Venezuela to go unpunished for her reported insults and injuries. The offer to arbitrate comes very late in the day. We are not seeking a quarrel. but we must insure ourselves against recur- renee of the acts of which led to the present situation"
 Tse Foreign Office appears to be with out official cognizance of the attitude of the Washington government, although 1t is convinced unofficially that Washing ton is anxious that further hostilities be avoided. It Is known that ths Foreign Office has made inquiry as to whether the N.o kA antee the fulfilling of Venezuela's pledges.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
GEN. G. B. MooRMAN DEAD.
Was Adjutant General of the United
 Confederate Veterans.

New Orleans. Dec. 16.-General George B. Moorman, Adjutant General of the United Confederate Veterans. died sud- denly tonight. aged d years.
 He was on the staff of Forrest and oth- CT Confederate leaders during the war. earning many special mentions. and was commander of Moorman's Cavalry Bat talion. He had been Adjutant General of the United Confederate Veterans since its organization and was at work on preparations for the May reunion when death claimed him, as he expired while at his desk in his New Orleans office.
 General MoorTnan died of congestion of the lungs while dlctating a letter, but his collapse was really due to overwork His physicians endeavored to force him to rest during the day, but his orders were violated and General Moorman's s strong constitution gave way under the strain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
THE PLAGUE AT NEW YORK.
Three Cases Under Treatment a
 Swinburne Island.

New York. Dec. 16.-rhres cases of bubonic plague are under treatment in the Swinburne Island Hospital at quar- antine. The sufferers are the first and second cooks and the second steward of the Prince Line steamer Saxon Prince, which arrived from Durban, South Africa yesterday.
 One patient is convalescent, but the other two are still under treatment. All three men slept together in a small com partment. The total number of the crew is thirty-one. There are five passengers on board, a woman and four children.
 The steamer will be sent to sea to dis charge the water and sand ballast taken on board at Durban. She will then re- turn to quarantine when the passengers and crew will be transferred to Hoffman Island where they will be held for ten days for observation.
 Dr. Doty. the health officer of the port. says there Is no danger of a spread of the contagion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
HE IS JUST OUT OF JAIL
Saws His Countrymen Should
 Rally Around President.
Navy Department at Washington Takes from Dewey's Hands Con trol of Movements of Splen-
 did Fleet in the Caribbean.

1 cui,a Dec I6.-The American steamer Merida, belonging to the Reo U L.ne of New York. arrived this morhins at S.ao. o'clock from willemstad. on hoard the Merida were 'El Mocho Her nandez, the revolutionary general, who was recently released by President oas- tro from prison at Maricaibo. ana n' schuck, British Consul at La Guaira, who on the morning of December It, was escorted with his family from the consult ate to the British cruiser Retribution by marines from that vessel.
 Long before the arrival of the Merida the streets and piers of La Guaira were filled with 8 great crowd awaiting the arrival of Fl Mocho. The people were or derly. Ell Mocho disembarked from the Merida at o'clock. On his way to the custom house he was followed by an en- thusiastic, cheering crowd. When he reached the custom house he was re- ceived at the entrance by the adminis- trator of the La Guaira. with whom he had a short conference. Hernandez la ter appeared on the balcony of the build ing and delivered a short speech. He said:
 Fl Mocho Speaks.
 Fellow Citizens: have recently been released from prison, as you know, to assist in the defense of our cherished and we'll beloved country. I put aside all party questions. for in this her hour Of need against the aggressors of our be- loved country, Venezuela calls for the services of all her sons. Fellow citizens, I call on you all to put aside party feel ings and rally to one flag. When once we have succeeded in Sindicating our na- tional honor, we all unite in bond of unity and we will forget the past and try to bring about the spirit of peace. We will work together for the advancement of our country. which is second Po- land the Poland of South America"
 General Hernandez's remarks- were greeted with prolonged cheers. The peo- pie showed the greatest enthusiasm and reems to have entirely forgotten the present extreme situation.
 Having delivered his speech, Fl Mocho took a special train to Macuto. sum mer resort not far from La Guaira. where he was followed by large crowds who con tinually cheered him. Later the revolu- tionary leader left for Caracas.
 The only var ships in La Guaira harbor today are the British cruiser Retribution. the Italian cruiser Giovanni Bausan, tho American gunboat Marietta and the Spanish training shop Nautilus. 2
 The Dutch minister to Venezuela. pr. Van Leyden. arrived here this morning from Willemstad and proceeded to Cara cas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
INSANE MURDERER.
John Best Nearly Sewers Head from
 John Clegg,s Body.


 La Peer. Mich. Dec. 16.--John Best aged 2s. single. man of disordered mind arose from his bed shortly after O clock this morning and cut Jasper Clegg's head nearly off with a razor. dangerously wounded his own mother wounded his sister, and finished by shooting himself to death. Clegg. who was 60 years of age, boarded at the Best home. Best was committed to the insane asylum about a year ago, but was discharged as cured.
 It is thought Best attacked Clesg with the razor before the old man awoke. The blade of razor was broken by striking bone in Clegg's neck The murderer then eventually returned to his own room and bed. The bedding !n his room is covered with blood. At late hour he again arose and went to the room of his mother.
 He struck Mrs. Best a blow with the damaged razor, but it fell short. Al though her chin was nearly cut on. she sprang out of bed. grappled with the crazy man and made her way to the door Here she broke away from him and ran to a neighbors, where she telephoned for the sheriff When his mother ned from the house, Best invaded his sister 8 sleepine room After he had slashed her across the cheek with the razor, Best desisted, probably believing he had killed her.
 When Best heard Sheriff Myers enter in1 the house he appeared with revol- yer and began shooting wildly. He aimed the last shot at his own body and fell Hasd
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
DISMISSAL OF HUGHES.
No Charge as to His Integrity Has
 Been Made.

Washington, Dec. 16.-(spectal)-A re- mort not possible of verihcation tonight is that the final order has been issued for the dismissal of Money Order Clerk Hughes of the Montgomery postoffice' No charges involving MT. Hughes's per sonal honor are alleged. He was charged at the outset with resenting certain strictures of an inspector as to his habits while on duty in respect to his dress when waiting on ladies at his window In bis shirt sleeves. being the main off, fen.e in that particular. and being dis agreeable towards the postmaster. for whom he entertained personal dislike. When all is said, the substances of the Hughes trouble seems to be mainly in- compatibility of temper as between MT. Hughes and his associates.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
HAITI IN TURMOIL.
Contest for the Presidency Causes
 Waste of Gunpowder.

Port-au-Prince. Hayti, Dec. 1S.-General Saint Fox Colin. Minister of the Interior and opponent of General Nord in the con test for the Presidency. has sought rel uge in the United States Legation.
 There was much firing tn the city and a state of great excitement prevails
 All the military authorities who have been supporters of Sinique Pisrre's can didacy for the Presidency and therefore opposed to General Nord also sought ref uge in the consulate.
 General Nord is acclaimed President by the troops and seems master of the situation notwithstanding the majority of Congress is in favor of Sinique Pierre. It Is believed that General Nord will dis solve the Chamber of Communes and the Senate and will order other elections which will result in his favor.
 Firing continued this afternoon in the streets but the soreikn residents are in no danger.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
REFEREE GETS INTO FIGHT.
Gibbs-Williams Slugging Match Be
 comes General.

Seattle. Wash, Dec. 16.-The fight last right between Young Gibbs of Cleveland ana Kid" Williams of Denver resulted in an uproar with the ring filled with policeuen and Gibbs and the referee en- gagged in a fist fight. It was declared no contest.
 For six rounds Williams had the best of the fight. He knocked Gibbs down three times in the third round. In fierce mix up in the seventh, Gibbs landed on the jaw and Williams started to fall. The referee would not get out of the way so Gibbs hit him The referee responded with bare knuckles and then the police entered the ring.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
Patterson Introduces Bill,

Washington. Dec. 15.-Senator Patter- son of Colorado today introduced a bill providing that all national banking asso- citations and other national corporations shall for the purposes of suits in law be deemed citizens of the States in which they may be located and that the United States Courts shall not have Jurisdiction in such cases other than they would have over individuals.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
Death of A pramatist.

New York Dec. 16,-Gabriel Harrison. a dramatist, theatrical manager and art ist. died in Brooklyn yesterday. He was 84 years of age. Mir. Harrison played othello to Wallack Iago in 1888 and sup ported Charles Ksan in the old Park Theatre Company of New York. He drauatized the Scarlet Letter
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
INDEPENDENTS RAISE PRICE. Baer Says Railroads are Trying to
 Keep Anthracite Down.

New York. Dec. 1e.-Prssident Baer of the Reading Railroad made statement today deprecating the course pursued by the indepepdent coal opcraters who. 1t is alleged, have forced the price for their coal up to $11.5o ton to dealers. equal to $14 to the consumer.
 "Unfortunately there seems to be no way to compel them to sell down to the level fixed by the railroads" said Mir. Baer. If their sense of obligation to the people cannot deter them from ask ing prohibitory prices. nothing the public or the railroads can do would be of any effect. The railroads cannot refuse to transport their eosli the law regulating the business of all public carriers oppose it. The charge that the railroads are selling railroad coal to independents for disposal in the open market is false. We are doing everything in our power to keep down the price of coal and to get 1t to market quickly"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17

cent acquisition of territory had aroused the Jealousy of all the European powers and that they might attack us at any time.
 Not in two generations" he said. ''could we build up a navy equal to that of Great Britain. but we can strengthen our coast fortiicatlons and in view of venezuela's experience. 1t behooves us to do so ''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
neal Involvine S45. .oOO oOo.

Chicago, Dec. 16.-Judge Ebert B. Gary. Chairman of the United States Steel Corporation. announced today the purchase of the Union and sharon plants of the Union Steel Company, near Pitts burg. the transaction involving a bond issue of SA50OO,0 900.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
National Bank Closed.

Washington, Dec. lS.-Comptroller of the Currency Ridgley has closed the National Bank of South Pennsylvania at syndla' Pa. and has appointed Walter R. Mason bank examiner and receiver.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17

in stamps and s4oO in money. They en- tered the room by boring out panel in the door. The postmaster had received a large supply of stamps from the depart ment last night which had not been in voiced. The same gang little later en- tered a hardware store and got slOO in money.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
NEW USE FOR x-RAY.
Japan to Employ to Detect Thieves
 Who Work in Mint.

New York. Dec. l6.--A philadelphia firm, according to e press dispatch from that city, has received an order from the Jap anese government for several x-ray ma chimes which are to be used for a novel purpose.
 The firm some time ago sold to a rep resentative of the Mikado an x-ray ma chine which, the Japanese explained. was to be used in the government hints in Japan for. the detection of dishonest em- ployes who stole gold coins by swallow ing them. The machine was used to ex- anime suspects as they left the mint daily. and. of course, 1t revealed the pres ence of any coins ''in their midst"
 The test was so satisfactory that the Mikado ordered several more machines, hoping to prevent the form of theft re- ferred to.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
Lumber Dealer Assigns.

Texarkana, Tex. Dec. 16.-L. E. Breath wit, one of the largest lumber dealers of this section. confessed judgment today Liabilities, Sl00.000: assets, $ll0 OOO. Breathwits many plants are at Ogemaw and along the lines of the Cotton Belt Railroad in Texas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
Railev to speak on Grant.

Galena, Ill, Dec. 16.-Senator Joseph w. Bailey of Texas has accepted an invita- lion of the Grant Birthday Association of Galena to deliver the annual address at the celebration April 2.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
Joyes Sends News.

Washington. Dec. 16.--The following ca- blegram has been received from Vice Consul General Joyes dated Port-au- Prince today:
 General Nord arrived Sunday. Great excitement. Shooting in streets. Secretary of Interior with general police at legation. Serious trouble expected"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
Burglars Rob Postoface.

Richmond, Va, Dec. 16.-At Big Stone Gap this morning burglars blew open the safe in the postofice, taking out $500
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
The Chattahoochee Up.

Columbus. Ga. Dee. 16.-The Chatta- hoochee River has risen ten feet within the past twelve hours. The rise came very unexpectedly. sweeping away many bales of cotton upon the wharf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
The Ohio Rising.

Pittsburg, Dec. 16.-At g o'clock tonight the ohio river at the dam registered 13.5 feet and rising rapidly but river experts do not expect more than 16 or II feet to follow the rains and snow at headwater points. The shipments of coal to the South today aggregated 1.s35. 900 bushels.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
FLOOD SITUATION GRAVE.
Few Railroads Have Repaired Dam
 age Done by the Waters.

ABe Oouo py IAe W1SSAS'
 Memphis, Tenn, Dec. 1s.-The flood sit uation in Western Tennessee and Northern Mississippi is still grave. and but few of the railroads have repaired the damage done by the overfows
 The Louisville and Nashville and Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis tracks between Memphis and Nash vile are still submerged and trains between these cities are being detoured by way of Paducah Junction over the tracks of the Illinois Central.
 On this line between Paducah and Memphis water is still standing over long stretches of track and all trains are being preceded by hand cars to insure safety.
 It is thought that another day must pass before the railroads can hope to resume traffic over all lines into this city.
 The washout on the Southern Railroad near Grand Junction. Tenn, has not been repaired and the mail trains are being sent out over the Frisco lines to Tupelo and thence over the Mobile and Ohio to Cor inth.
 The situation in Arkansas is better. Trains are running more regularly and re- ports from many points in the State are that rivers and streams are receding. The loss to farmers has been heavy Much live stock has been drowned and in the lowlands farms are inundated.
 A dispatch from Colherville Tenn, to- night says that the three men reported drownAd last night have turned up after an exciting experience with the rush of waters. The weather Is clear and cool
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
Pennsylvania Mines Flooded.

Tamaqua. Pa. Dec. 1s.-Nearly all the mines in this section are flooded as the result of the heavy rain storm which has prevailed in fhis section since last night On this accoent 1t Is believed the ship ments to the market from this section between now and the first of the new year win be small.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17

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Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-09-05
Trying to Control the Santa Fe.

The statement has been made on tho
authority of those on the inside of the
greatest recent railroads deals that
the u~naccounable activity Of the stock
of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
lately was caused by the fact that the
Pennsylvania interests are getting
control of the eastern system.
1t is said that the ownership of
enough stock to place the control in
the hands of the Pennsylvania railroad
owners has already been acquired
through the purchases of the past few
days.
The Gould lines have apparently
broken down the barriers and with the
Wabash gotten inside the territory
which has been the exclusive property
of the Pennsylvania since the develop
ment of the iron, coal and steel in
dustries in Pennsylvania.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-09-05

Mexico and a number Of wells are be-
ing bored in several localities. How
ever. as yet no gushers have been
brought in.
The fire in the United Verde mines
at jerome, Ariz., has not yet been ex-
tinguished, and there is little prospect
of this being accomplished for some
time to come.
During August 1t is said that the
shipments of ore from the mines in the
Dragon mountains. Arizona, exceed
ed those of any previous month in the
history of tEat district.
Eastern capitalists are negotiating
for some undeveloped claims in the
great Cinnabar district, Brewster coun-
ty, Texas. II is said that if the deal
goes through operations will be begun
at once on a big scale.