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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
DUN'S TRADE REVIEW.
manufacturing Activity Increased
 During the Week.

New York. Feb 7-R. c. Dun S co e weekly review of trade tomorrow will say; interruption to railway traffic and outdoor work by severe storms was the oniv unfavorable factor in the business situatlcn during tte past week while manuf"e turing activity increased an1 dstrlbution through retail channels was
 uI:oi'nihshed. Reports from the West are especially encouraging. out d few Southern points are slow. to exhihit i'm. pavement. Railway earnings continue thelr monotonous record of increase for
 Jf nuary,. gaining P per cent over last year and AZ per cent over 1900 The fourth weeks earnings were sornewhqt Ieduced by bad weather Famine condi-
 llons exist in the market for pig iron
 It Is doubtful whether there was ever a
 .ime Tn the history of the nation when
 this metal was so scarce. Considering the
 iact that production during 1901 was far
 beyond all previous records, the present
 shortage gives indisputable evidence of
 tEe unprecedented rate at which the mills
 nave been consuming. Controlling inter-
 ests deprecate all tendencies to infiate
 Trices, recognizing the fact that the continued heavy consumption is depend
 ent upon quotations held at reason-
 able point. Nevertheless if deliveries are
 wanted before July 1 it is often neces-
 Sary to pay premium and consumers
 have been compelled in some instances
 to place orders abroad. Efforts are be-
 ing made to re-purchase iron sent abroad
 last year. since that may evade the duty
 German billets are still arriving but the
 market abroad is advancing which will
 tend to check the movements. Railways are so urgent for supplies that an order for rails may go abroad. In the light of these reports 1t is not surprising that exports of iron and steel fall off and foreign contracts receive scant attention. Activity is general at shoe shops par ticularly at the West, and New England factories are shipping at the rate of 8 per cent. more than last year. No con- sessions are made from the recent ad- vance, but there are still buyers who prefer to accept a poorer grade at old prices. Hemlock sole is the best SUD- ported leather and light weights are in short supply. While some hides at Chi cago are again easier in price. there is evidence of some Improvement in the situation. Moderate supplies continue the best feature as to cotton goods and there is no pressure to sell Print cloths
 have risen slightly and all lines are firmly held. Exporters are bidding for coarse color cottons, but in these, as in most grades, buyers and sellers are far apart in their views of the right price. The situation appears to favor bid ders. Compared with the cratic course of the cereals during the preceding month or two, produce markets have been quiet this week. Dullness and lack of special influences were not product i've of weakness, however former quota
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
FIRE IN CAR WORKS.
Two Persons Dead and $25o,oO
 Worth of Property Burned.

Horton aKs., Feb Fire in the big car works of the Rock Island Railroad tnis afternoon caused the death of two persons and the destruction of a quarter or or a million dollars worth of property. The dead: F. H. McKeon, President of the Board of Education: w. H. Davis. the oldest employe of the car words
 Ihe nre broke out at o'clock in the halr sorting room of the cabinet depart ment and spread so rapidly that the em- ployes on the second floor and in Super intenden studer's office barely escaped with their lives, many of the employees being slightly injured. The walls of the car shops fell twenty minutes after the { ire was discovered. The loss on the build ing is $50, 900; machinery $100 OOO; mate rials $1o0. .0O0 The engine house was de- stroyed. but the new $75,o0o boiler plant was saved. Fire is still raging in the lumber yard which contains five million feet of lumber. The buildings, machinery and material that escaped are valued at s2.0oo,0oO. The company will rebuilt the car shops at once. McKeon lost his life in trying to save Davis
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
NEGLIGENCE ALLEGED.
DECISION IN NEW YORK TUN-
 MEL DISASTER
Legislation to Allow Use of Electric ity is Recommended-The Rail- road Company Censured for
 Its Unprogressiveness.

Albany, N. T., Feb. 1.-The State Board of Railroad Commissioners today handed down it's decision regarding the recent disaster in the New York Central Railroad tunnel in New York city.
 The decision censures the company for allowing inexperienced engineers to run a train through the tunnel and recom- mends that at some time in the future the roof be taken off the tunnel, using bridges at intersecting streets. However, in this connection it says that such a change would be intolerable unless cleo tricity Is substituted as the motive power for trains, and recommends legislation to allow such change.
 The Commission finds that the com pany has been negligent, derelict and unprogressive in falling to take measures to increase its terminal facilities and that 1t has also been negligent in "fail- ing to examine more closely into the qualifications of new engineers
 Recommendations for the improve ment of the system of signals are made, and the commission approve the proposed underground loop for suburban traffic. It declares that the number of trains run |. through the tunnel is necessary because of the demands of traffic and says that ''the time is not many years distant when SNSh "ith thS | in operation. the increasing trafic of the great city and of this triple railroad terminus will require enlarged and bet ter facilities The commission points to the interesting fact that in 1901 there were 177,450 trains moved through the tunnel, an average of over 4S6 per day. Therefore the commission says the Balti- more and Ohio tunnel at Baltimore and the Liverpool tunnel , under the river Mersey. bear no comparison to the New York Central tunnel in respect to traffic.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
BRADsTREET's REVIEW.
tcontinued from Sixth pagc)

seipts of hogs have been small. Wheat, including flour, exports for the week az gregate 4S00, 457 bushels as against 3,702,- S6S last week and 4.Ss7sl3 in this week last year. Wheat exports July l, 1901. ,so s0 gate uate (thirty-two weeksl aggregate ifo,l4o9H bushels as against 119, 776,1s5 last season Corn exports aggregate 169,l4 bushels against 4z1,0lS lyast week and 2,- 4s9,fVf last year. July l, 1901, to date corn exports are 22,03l, 400 bushels agains. llS. S62,O69 last season
 The bulls in cotton found a long-looked Tor opportunity in the reduced movement or supplies from the interior, part of when Is conceded to be due to cold weather. Additional strengthening fea- lures nave been the cheerful tone of for eign and domestic trade reports, afd the strengtneninS-of print cloth. Buyers and sellers of staple cotton, however, con- Iinue apart and sales are not heavy. The contrary is true In the jobbing branch, particularly in prints and ging- nams. The latter are heavily sold ahead Tn all departments. Plain dress wooIens nave held their favorable position of pre- vious weeks. A good trade in linens and silk is alsJ reported at New York, Raw wool has renal ,ed steady on moderate demand and restricted supplies Recent London wool sale prices are above par i.y with our markets. The spring. de- mand for boots and shoes Is stfll not active, thorgh more is doing at Phila- delphia Trade is reported slow at Chi cago and only gradually oeening up at boston. Snipn, ents from the East during january, however. were 10 per cent in excess or year ago. Leather remains steady and In fair demand. despite the weakening in prices of hides Demand TOT sugar remains slow and prices are w.hiIo whhouI material change on the week, wnlie increased weight of coffee supplies duct. '" Ill '''' pio- business failures in the United States for the week number 2s7 agains, eo9 |. 2, ,oeo week 20 in this week last year 23l in tsU, ls3 in 1899 and 27s in 1898. Canadian isliures is for the week number 29 against ago. "'eN year
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08

tions being stubbornly maintained. In the case of corn there are many express sions of faith in lower prices without aggressive speculation on the short side. There was no support in Atlantic exports of 122,96S bushels, compared with S,9l3,- 462 a year ago. Heavy storms curtailed the interior movement to 1,392,6 ,669 bushels against 5016, ,SS6 last year. Exporters or wheat evince disposition to wait for easier terms, but shipments on Jold or ders were 4.427,2 ,296 bushels against 4,35O, ssl a year ago. Among the other staples, cotton received a little support, not githstanding liberal port receipts Final returns of commercial failures during January exhibit an exceptionally large humber of insolvencies and also an un- usual amount of defaulted liabilities. .a1l fll manufacturing lines there were 24o 1all- ures involving s6.S0s94s, an increase or s1. .6o7,964 over the liabilities last ao year yyi1h Defaulting traders numbered 1,l2o ila wi1n liabilities of $7,116,972. an increase or i.- in number and $l,so5,16s in amount mn- @ cellaneous failures were fifty Tn nun nun Der and sSS65Sl in liabilities exceeoing li,i January, 1901, by 10 in numoer, ,1t' Tt' showing a decrease of $S2l, AZ In oelaui'- cd liabilities.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Program of French Imperialists.

2 Paris. Feb. s.-The Figaro this morn- ing publishes a long letter from Prince Victor Napoleon. addressed to General Thomassin. which details the program of the imperialist at the coming cleo ton. This letter pronounces against the present parliamentary system, favors an independent executive. the reduction of the time of military service and a strict observance of tse concordat. Prince Vic tor Napoleon concludes with advising his friends not to consider themselves de- lenders of the Napoleons but of the people and to support any demand for a revision of the Constitution which would restore to the people the power to make their own Constitution.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
The Hohenzollern at St. Thomas.

St. Thomas. D. W. l.. Feb. 7.-The French flagship Tage arrived here today. The commander of the German imperial yacht Hohenzollern, Admiral Count von Baudissin. and the French Admiral ex- changed visits. The Tage, the United States training ship Monongahela and the Danish cruiser Valkyri entertained a party on board the Hohenzollern today, but the general public is not allowed on the vessel. The Hohenzollern will cave here Saturday morning for Bermuda. The weather has been fine and members of the crew of the imperia yacht have frequently been allowed ashore. They are a well behaved lot of men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Stallions Fight Duel.

Cheyenne. wyo, Feb. 1.-Two Perche- ron stallions. imported from England fought a duel to the death on fast stock train on the Union Pacific One was killed, the car was smashed into splinters. and Edgar Boise. the owner of his horse. Two keepers in charge of the animals, had to climb outside to escape the hoofs and teeth of the infuriated beasts. When they succeeded in appris- ing the trainmen of the battle side track was reached and every effort made to separate the horses. but finally one severed the jugular of his rival. which hIed 1fo death
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
To Open Mineral Region.

Ne,v York Feb. 1.-The Herald will say tomorrow that through the sale of the a sIonottoT Wa,,oda Toad bv Anson Phelps Stokes to aessUa 2 ssW company. @ incorporated in New Jersey yesterday F'riday), with a caPl, rai,. S Iai oi scbeu,e that will result In the open ing o of a mining district believed to @ De rich in ore. The Stokes family nave TOT <, ears owned mining properties in Central Nevada which have never been iuIly, ue 1eioned and MT. Stokes has determined to bring their gold and silver to the mar
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
The Delegates Delayed.

Laredo, Tex. Feb. "A Monterey spe- cial says: Everything was in prepara- ton for the reception of the Pan-Ameri- can delegates. who were to have arri'S,d today from Guadalajara. However, tel egram was received sating that the dele gates had been delayed in their start from Guadalajara and would be unable to reach Monterey until Sunday morning There is much disappointment because of the non-arrivai of the delegates. Their reception will not be lacking In cordlal- ity when they arrive Sunday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Movement Against Jesuits.

Paris, Feb. 1.-The Cardinal Archbishop of Paris has decided that no Jesuit shall be permitted to preach during the Lenten season In any church in the capital. This action Is a result of the measures taken by the government to prosecute tho members of the prescribed orders who violate the law of suppression of the un- authorized orders. A number of Jesuits are already being prosecuted for recent violations of this law.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Salt Trust Formed.

Chicago. Feb. 1.-The International Sait comnany with a capital stock of $l,oo,- coo was incorporated at Springfield to- to- day. According to Mark Morton one ti or the incorporatorsA the new concern VII take in the National Salt Company anu anu the Retzof Salt Company of New fork; Jov Morton and Company of Chicago and several other companies which MT. Morton said he was not at liberty to name. Besides Mir. Morton. Danlei E' G,llinsnam oann ara named aTu % as incorporators.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Funeral of Late Mayor Fry.

Mobile, Feb. 7.-tSpecial.)-The funeral of the late Mayor Fry took place this morning from Christ Church and was tation out of regard for the wishes of the family. The General Council and the city officers attended in body. The Chamber of Commerce. Cotton Exchange and all city departments were closed during the hours of the funeral. The be- loved chief executive was laid to rest in Magnolia Cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Democratic Editors Meet.

Columbus. O., Oct. 7.-About fifty Dem- ocratic editors of the State met here to- day and discussed plans in furtherance of the scheme for the establishment of permanent State headquarters and the waging of a more vigorous campaign. The sentiment was unanimous in favor of harmonious and united action. It was decided to establish in connection with the State headquarters a bureau of in- formation. A permanent organization of Democratic editors was formed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Mantle Manufacturers Meet.

Cincinnati, Feb. 7.-Several members of the Wood Mantle Manufacturers met here today. Thomas R. Price of Knox vile, Tenn, presided. The members claimed after tho meeting that it was only regular conference which is held every three months to discuss the routine affairs of the trade.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Carries 300 Passengers.

New York Feb. 1.-The White Star steamer Celtic will start tomorrow after neon on cruise, under special cha.teT for ths Mediterranean and Oriental ports. carrying party of 500 passengers, representing nearly every. State of the Union. Among the out-of-town passen- gers are W. H. Bates and wife of Memphis, Tenn; Captain $. $. Brown, Hon, James A. Gary. former Postmaster General. of Baltimore; Colonel w. l.. Moody and wife of Galveston. Tex.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Scale of 1901 Reaffirmed,

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 1.-The miners rea ffirmed the scale of 1901 as a whole. When the report of the scale committed was read a furore ensued and if the vote had been taken at that time, the strong strike sentiment existing would have been manifested by an overwhelming vote to reject the report. President Mitchell prevailed on the men to accept the report, declaring that this was no time for a strike.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
and Bride in Thomasville.

rpv and his bride, formerly Miss Helen Hay R daughter of Secretary of State John Hay arrived in Thomasville at ocIock this afternoon to spend tHeir rei honeymoon. They will be guests or Col nnel Oliver Hazard Payne at his man, sion sion. Gienwood, near this city Colonel TSd Payne Is an uncle of the groom, lHe ne wedding party went immediately to GIenwood,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Traction Combination.

New York, Feb. Tt was announced today that a statement would be issued to the shareholders of the Metropolitan Street Railway Company next week, out lining the plan for the formation of a securities company to finance the pro- posed Whitney -widener- -Elkins traction combination It was said that it would be known as the Manhattan Securities Company
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Tn Extend Courts Jurisdiction.

washington. Feb. 7.-Representative Boutell QlI1 has introduced a bill giving right ot action in United States courts for damages arising from marine disasters or loss or lite on shipboard, either at sea or on the srea' lakes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
czar Welcomes Archduke.

St, Petersburg, Feb 1.-The Czar ana inc grand dukes. attired in Austrian uni forms. together with a guard of honor, were at the railroad station today ana cordially welcomed Archduke Franz Fer dinand nephew of Emperor Francls Jo- seph and heir presumptive to the Aus trian throne, upon his arrival here
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
BOTTLE BABIES

Bottle babies are so likely to get thin. What can be donel More milk, condensed milk, watered milk, household mixtures-try them all. Then try a little Scott's Emulsion in the bottle.
 It does for babies what ii does for old folks-gives new, firm flesh and strong life. You'll be pleased with the re- suit It takes only a little in milk to make baby fat.
 wciisehd you little to try, if you like.
 SCOTT BOVINE, 4oo Pearl street, New York
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Movement Against Polygamy

washington, Feb 7.-The movement TOT strong Federal restriction of polygamy by means of a namendment to the constitution has taken form again and in response to many petitions and letetrs urging action, the House Committee on Judiciary today fixed Feb. ga for hearing on the subject.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Successor to Lenehan.

Omaha, Neb., Feb. 7.-Bishop Scan mel returned today from Cheyenne. Wyo.. where he met with the priests Of the Cheyenne Diocese for the purpose of se- lecting a successor to the late Bishop I,enehan. It is understood that Father Cuminiski. Vicar General of the Dio- ceSe was chosen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Arthur Hill Again Sentenced.

New York, Feb. 7.-G. Arthur Hill, the Washington clerk pardoned by Presldent the plea that he was dying from con sumption and afterwards brought to this city charged with petty larceny. was to- day sentenced to six months in the pen
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Combinations by Senate.

Washington, Feb 7.-Confirmations by the Senate: s. NJ. Lindsay. Commission CT of Education, Porto Rico, also num- Der of army promotions and the follow ing postmasters:
 Iennessee-C. s. Moss, Franklin; G. Rives, Brownsville; R. c. Wilcox, Clarks- ville: R. F. Haun, Milan; A. L. Scott, Dickson
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Denies the Story.

Eouston Tex, Feb, "A special to The Post from New Orleans says; President A C Hutchinson of Morgan's Louisiana and Texas Railroad and Steamship Company de- nies the published assertion that the Morgan line steamship will be removed from New Or- leans and sent here after going to Galveston.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Miss Gould Leaves San Antonio.

San Antonio, Tex, Feb. 7;-Miss Helen Gould and party, arter weeks stay in San Antonio left at f0:30 today for New Orleans short stop was made at New Braufels. and a carriage drive taken over the little German city. Miss Gould was ihe guest theEe of MT. Harry Landa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Walking on the Water.

Vienna, Feb. 7.-Captain Grossman, who started today to walk down the Danune from Linz to Vienna, distance Of loo miles, with his newly invented water of the distance. He is towing his wife t, small boat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
The Pope Attends Mass.

Rome, Feb. s.-The Pope was present at a special mass in the Sistine chapel today, the twenty-fourth anniversary Of the death of Pope Plus ". His Holiness pronounced the dissolution in a clear' strong voice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
n.ath of Mrs. Wallace Hunt.

New York. Feb. Mrs. Wallace Hunt died today at her home in New Rochelle. TomorroW's Heralr will say that Mrs. Hunt formerdy was known as Maria B. Halpin of Buffalo, N. Y.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
WiIl Re-appoint sharpe.

Washington, Feb. 1.-The President to- aav decided upon the re-appoiutment of Postmaster R. s. Sharpe of Chattanooga, Tenn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Gold Required in Payment.

Madrid. Feb. 1.-The Chamber has adopted the bill requiring the payment of customs duties in gold on imports ol orain coal oils, petroleum and it's pro- ducts and other specified materials.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08

London, Feb 8-The Cologne corre spondent of The Daily Mall reports that the body of Prince Galatzln has passed tersburg. The correspondent says this is the first intimation that the Prince had been killed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Prince Killed in Duel.

Tnndon Feb. S.-Tt ia reported here from Paris that Prince Galatzin was recently ', y..ldcu n pistol duel with his brother iin-laW, Count Tschertadofr, at Basic.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Admiral Montejo Dead.

Madrid, Feb. 1.-The death IS announced of Vice-Admiral Jose Monteio.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08

wc'llsend you little to try, fl you like. SCOTT & BOVINE, 4o9 Pearl street, New Tor
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-04-22
CHAPTER XL.
THE END OF A VILLAIN

L LA\D oF "A t1LIAlN.
Two days after McLeod's flight from
Hambright the press dispatches flashed
from New York a startling two-column
account of the attempted assassination
of the Hon. Allan Mcleod, the Repub-
liCan leader of North Carolina, i'll the
terrific campaign in progress, and that
he was compelled to flee from the State
to save mis- life.
He knew he was defeated and desired
tC use this imaginary martyrdom as the
explanation of this overthrow to obtain
a rich appointment as an Ambassador
to a foreign court from the National
Government.
Castor was elected Governor by the
largest majority ever given a candidate
for that office in the history of North
Carolina.
Mcleod was promptly rewarded by an
appointment as Dur Ambassador to one
of the great Republics of South Amer
lea, and the Senate at once confirmed
him. The salary attached to his office
was $4,000, and the dream of d life of
ease and luxury had come at last.
For six months he had been quietly
going back and forth to Boston, paying
the most ardent court to Miss Susan
Walker, whom he had met at her col
lege at Independence. She was a ma
tured spinster, approaching sixty years
OF age, and worth IS, 900, 900 in her own
name.
He lad easy sailing from the first.
He joined her church in Boston, after a
brilliant confession Of religion that NOV
ed Miss Walker to tears, for he had told
her it was her love that had opened his
eyes. And it was true. Miss Walker
had surrendered her heart at his first
assault. He knew how to make himself
charming to those who did not suspect
his motives, and there was a physical
magnetism about him that always inter-
eSteG women.
Mcleod timed his last visit to Boston
so that he arrived the day the city was
ringing with the sensation of his at
tempttd assassination, and the desperate
light he was making to uphold law and
order in the South.
When Miss Walker read that article
IN her paper she resolved to marry him
Immediately. She gave Mcleod a we'd
ing present of a half million dollars. He
"ept for JOY and gratitude and kissed
her with a fervOr that satisfied her hum
cry heart tiat he was the one peerless
lover Of all the world.