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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-28
PRESIDENT IS ELIMINATED
It Was His Ardent Desire to
 Act as Arbiter.
Berlin Government Greatly pdsap- pointed Over the Turn Events Have Taken-French Court
 Compliments Amer
 ican Ruler.

Washington, Dec. 27.-tSpeciaL)-Hol week ends happier than it began. Most abundant satisfaction Is felt and express ed here that the President will not bur den himself with the task and the nation with the danger of arbitrating the mis- erabls dispute between Venezuela and the European powers.
 Everybody comedies that 1t was MT. Roosevelts sense of his highest duty ana responsibility as a ruler that induceo him for the moment to assent to the proposition that he should undertake the settlement of the very grave questions at issue. and thus he comes out of 1t with greatly enhanced prestige. He ls himself, so straightforward that he was unable to comprehend at the instant that there was the sravest of questions of pub lie policy involved In his assuming the role of arbitrator. It was the President 8 transparent sincerity that threatened us with establishing a precedent fraught with most calamitous possibilities.
 But Washington breathes easy now. The personality of the President Is eliminated from the wretched Venezuelan business; for the final issue goes by mutual consent to The Hague tribunal Columns of ex- planation could not suffice to convey to the average citizen the full measure of the overwhelming anxiety which has pos- sessed Washington in regard to the Pres- ident assuming or consenting to accept the thankless duties of arbitrator in this ui happy trouble. Hence n great burden is lifted from the public mind. Public opinion has gained the most signal vic- tory of the times, the newspapers are splendidly triumphant.
 Lucien Julien Walker.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-28

than the other. Twice you have remind ed the governments of their duty, point ing out amidst the difficulties rising from the transformation of the globe that the court of arbitration, offered the govern ments it's resources and the jurisdiction instituted by all and that 1t was always ready. This jurisdiction has been boy cotted. By a silent senile understanding the governments thought to abandon The Hague tribunal On the morrow of its official creation it was about to perish through ill-wili. when you came to protest against the attempt, which was threat ening the liberties of the world To the two republics of the new world-the Uni- ted States of Mexico-belongs the honor of opening in the face of passive Europe the gates of The Hague tribunal
 The first lesson ought to have been suficient. but it was humiliating to ind recently that not single authorized voice was raised to remind the powers of their duty-piainly assumed under article II only three years ago. The initiative of the United States. compared with the paralysis of Europe is sign of the times which a European must have the courage to recognize. Honor to your government which has understood that amidst the general abstentation some one had to awaken the others from their lethargy and lead them forward in the way of justice and progress-"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-28
Indoor Athletic Meeting.

New York, Dec. N.--At Madison Square tonight the Greater New York Irish Ath- letic Association held an indoor athletic meeting. The principal event was four mile intercity team relay race. Philadel- phia. New York and Long Island City teams were the competitors. The New York men were easy winners by about 15o yards. with the Philadelphia team sec ond. Arthur r. Duffy of Georgetown University. the worlds champion sprint CT. gave an exhibition run of sixty yards. but only covered the distance in 6 3-5 sec onds, which Is Is of a second behind his own record.
 E. Carr of the Xavier A. A. of this city won the three miles scratch race, in which A. c. Bowen of the University of Pennsylvania was second.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-28
BERLIN pIsAPPo1NTED.
Had Hoped MT. Roosevelt Would Be
 the Arbitrator.

Berlin. Dec N.-The German Govern ment is disappointed by President Roose- velt's declination to be arbitrator in the Venezuelan dispute but in pursuance of his decision will correspond at once with Great Britain and Italy on the questions that must now be agreed to such as rais- ing the blockade and the definite form of the request from Venezuela on one side and Germany. Great Britain and Italy on the other, which will be sent to The Hague tribunal asking 1t to adjudicate the dispute. The interchange of views on this and other requirements probably will take place at Washington. where the ambas- sadors can confer freely with Secretary Hay and obtain through him President Castros consent to the precise proposi- tions. The German Foreign Office con- siders Washington a convenient place for further negotiations
 Foreign Secretary von Richthofen re- grets the long delay which is likely to en- sue before the final adjustment of the controversy. He relied upon President Roosevelt's personality to take up the case and reach a decision quickly. Ba- ron von Richthofen recognizes the de- clination is in strict accord with his ms- sage of December 2, in which, referring to The Hague tribunal, he said: Tt Is far better. where possible, to invoke such permanent tribunal than to create spe- cial arbitrators for a given purpose"
 Baron RicEthofen received Secretary Hays note this morning and he had in his desk the summary of the note trans mitted from Washington by the Associat- ed Press.
 The Lokal Anzeiger's Caracas corres- pendent says:
 President Castro is one of the few Ven ezuelans who do not distrust the Yam kees. Minister Bowen has his confidence fully.
 The German wholesale merchants would regret arbitration if it leads to American financial control instead of international Some of them have declared emphatically that if American control is established it would be better to transfer their business relations forthwith from Hamburg to New York.
 President Castro plans confiscating the property of British. German and Italian subjects whenever the blockade exhausts his resources.
 The Foreign Office officials here decline to indicate what Germany will do regard ing President Castro's reported demand that the powers raise the blockade and restore the Venezuelan fleet before Vene- zuIa will accept The Hague arbitration.
 The correspondent of the Associated Press was informed today that it was at Gnrmany's suggestion that President Roosevelt was invited to arbitrate the Venezuelan dispute with The Hague as an alternative if the President refused.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-28
OPERATIONS OF BOXERS.
Lamentable State of Affairs il Kwang Si.

Victoria. B. C.. Dec. 2.-The recrudes- cence of the rebellion in KwanS si is causing a lamentable state of affairs in that province, according to advices re- ceived from China Lung Chou. wall ed city of Kwang Sl was being besieged by the rebels when the latest advices were dispatched. Nan Ming. on the west river. was surrendered to the rebels who sent messengers to the governor calling on him to fight them. These rebels footed a steamer sent to Nan Ming with pro- visions and money for the governor of that city.
 While the rebels are harrassing Kwang Si In the south other rebels are appear ing in Tan Su and to the northeast of Pekin headed by Teng Lai Peng.
 Another troublesome movement Is rs- ported from Nandn, where the Boxers are said to be openly proselyting the men of North Kwang Su.
 Brief reports are given in papers of an earthquake at Nein Ching. China. as re- suit of which 800 lives were lost.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-28
MAY MEET IN WASHINGTON.
Venezuelan Hearings May Be Held
 There.


 Washington, Dec. N.--The weight of of ficial opinion here this afternoon was that several days at least must elapse before anything in the nature of preliminary protocol can be made ready for signature, Germany's insistence upon a prepayment of 10 per cent of her full claims before submitting her case to arbitration and perhaps President Castro's resistance to meeting what the allies regard as the ob- ligations of honor are believed to be now the sticking points. But 1t is hoped that these can be passed within the next few days and 1t is further hoped that some arrangement will be made in the prelim- mary protocol for the raising of the blockade though 1t is intimated that the allied ships will be kept ready to renew it in case of any default on the part of Venezuela in her obligation.
 Washington having been the pivot about Yhich all the negotiations have turned up to this point. it Is surnaised that 1t may also be the scene Of the final act In the shape of the signature of the prelimi- nary protocol, either by the resident rep resentatives here of the powers interested or by special agents sent to this neutral ground for the purpose.
 An erroneous idea has obtained in some quarters as to the functions of the Prssi- dent and Secretary Hay in this matter and they have been represented endeavor- ing to personally conduct the negotia- tions, as drawing up protocols and gener- ally as taking the leading part in all that is going on. It is pointed out at the State Department that while ordinarily mis- understanding on this point would be tri- fling it happens in the present case that reports of such activity on the part of the United states officials after the Presi- dent had expressly declined to assume the duties of arbitration would surely be Ill received in Europe and might. perhaps. lead to some backward steps that would be a matter of regret to this government. which earnestly desires to have the par ties reach an honorable settlement or their differences.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-28
DROPPED TWENTY FEET.
Cardinal Gibbons and Others in Elevator Were Uninjured, However

Cardinal G1bbons and Others in
 Elevator Were Uninjured, However
 PittsburS. Dec. T.-while Cardinal Gibbons. Archbishop Ryan Of Philadel- phia and other leading churchmen were descending in an elevator at the Hotel Schenley tonight to meet about 300 rep resentative Pittsburg citizens. the cags suddenly gave way and started down ward at rapid speed. Fortunately the drop was but twenty feet and nona of those in the cage were injured
 Great excitement prevailed. however, as the crash of the elevator when it struck the ground floor was heard all over the building and the guests all rushed to the elevator shaft Cardinal Gibbons was one of the first to leavs the partly wrecked cage. He promptly assured those present that he was unin- jured as were all who made the down ward trip. The eoncussion resulted in the elevator breaking the lighting pipes at the bottom of the shaft and caused the reception for a time to be held while each guest held a candle The operator stated that the power seemed to give out and this caused the sudden descent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-28
NegrO Killed by cave-in.

Birmingham, Ala. Dec. 27.--A special t. The Age-Herald from Columbus. Ga. says: Abe Brown. negro in the en. ploy of the Central of Georgia Railway was killed this afternoon by the cavins In of a gravel pit. three miles from the city, on the Mobile and Cirard road. Brown and two other negroes were work ing in the pit when its side caved in Brown was completely covered and was dead when dug out. Considerable gravel fell on the two others but they managed to make their way out. Brown was . middle-aged negro and lived in Girard
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-28
PARIs's GAS SUPPLY.
Municipal Council Will Hold Meet
 ing to Deal With It.

Municipal Council Will Hold Meet-
 ing to Deal With It.
 Paris, Dec. 2s.-The Figaro this morning says that the Paris municipal council will hold an extraordinary session at the end of January to consider the question of the Paris gas supply. There has been outcry for couple or years past against the company which now holds the gas concession of Paris because of the high price (so centimes per cubic rneter) 1t charges to consumers.
 In view of the approaching expiration of the company's concession several schemes have been under consideration by the municipal council. A syndicate com posed chiefly of American financiers. in- cluding Anthony N. Brady of Albany and Chicago, came forward last fall with proposal to take over the gas conces- sions, but the plan which provided for cheaper gas did not meet with success.
 Anthony N. Brady and other officers or the Chicago Gas Light and Coke Com pany sailed for Europe December 20 with. 1t was asserted, ideas of enecung merger of the several Paris gas and cleo tric light companies.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-28
RECORD WAS MISSING.
Sensation Results from Coroner's
 Investigation of Wreck.

Trinidad, Col, Dec. N.-The coroner jury Investigating the cause of the freight collision near here Wednesday evening was called today and examined ten wit nesses, including Conductor Bronson of the extra and Conductor Hartman Of the regular train No. 2S. The evidence was to the effect that Conductor Bronson checked up the register, but a sensation was ere ated when the register book used in the yard office here and the one Conductor Bronson checked from Wednesday night was produced and the sheet bearing the date of Dec. 24 for the north division. the one that the jury wanted, was found to be missing It had evidently been torn out.
 Most strenuous efforts were made by the district attorney to locate 1t. but the yard office employees pleaded ignorance. It has a vital bearing on the case. All testimony was completed and the jury af- ter about three hours deliverations ad- journed until Monday. So far eight bodies have been recovered from tho wreck and although the wreckage has not been en- tirely cleared away. it is not believed th death list will be increased. notwithstand- ing sensational rumors that have been in circulation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-28
Ritter Has Plans of His Own.

St TOllis Dec. M.-CarI RItteTI WHU has been appointed chief of the depart ment of sculpture for the Louisiana Ppr- chase Exposition, succeeding Frederick w. Ruckstuhl, resigned, has developed his sculpture plans with considerable defi- niteness. His scheme departs from that planned by MT. Ruckstuhl in many par ticulars. The most important suggestion of MT. Bitter is that the keynote of the decorat ton shall be joyous and festive and that the less decorative feature In the way of portrait statutes shall be Kept within reasonable limits. MT. Ruckstuhl scheme contemplated an abundance or portrait statues.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-28
THANKS ROOSEVELT.
Baron d'Estournelles Writes Letter to
 the President.

Paris, Dec. 27.-Baron d 'Estournelles de Constant the French deputy who was one of the delegates of France to the Inter- national Peace Conference and who is member of The Hague arbitration tri- bunal. has written a strong congratula- tory letter to President Roosevelt on the submission of the Venezuelan arbitration to The Hague court. The letter accepts the view widely prevailing in official and diplomatic circles here that the American course not only adjusts the immediate is- sue but also saves The Hague tribunal from practical extinction. The Baron says in part:
 "A great number of Frenchmen and other Europeans are happy to join with me in expressing to you their gratitude for the generous. unyielding firmness you have displayed in support of interna- tional justice. Europe is constantly speaking of American competition which has its material advantages in stimulat- ing our energies. but you have inaugu- rated a moral competition more effective
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-28
cantured Contract Laborers.

Laredo, Tex, Dec. N.-H. M. Course. United States Immigrant Inspector at tiLs port. assisted by the local customs officials, today captured party of thirty five contract lahorers in the neighbor- hood of Fort Worth. The laboreIs are at present in the custody of the local GUS tom officials and will be held to testify against the contractor alleged to have imported them, one Antonio Viltairel, W ho will be prosecuted for violation of the alien contract labor law.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-28

offices in St. Louis; H. D. Wilson. district messenger agent with headquarters at Memphis, Tenn. to be assistant general passenger agent with offices at Memphis; J, D. Pannill, assistant passenger and ticket agent. to be travelling passenger agent with headquarters at Memphis vice Ellis Farnsworth, transferred to Denver. Messrs. Bissland, Wilsona nd Pannil have been in the service of the Missouri Pa cific for a number of years and have risen from minor offices to their present DositionS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-28
Exnect an Improvement.

Reading. Pa. Dec. 27.-The officials of the Reading Company expect an improve ment in the coal situation next week. The coal at the mines have been pretty well cleared up. During the past week the shipments were the smallest since work was resumed. It is not believed that the shipments amount to over 5000 tons as compared with 275. 900 last week. Today's coal run amounted to less than 400 cars and the same amount was sent down yesterday, compared with a daily average of 1900 cars last week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-28
ACTRESS KILLS HERSELF.
Member of "Merry Widows Com
 many Swallows Carbolic Acid.

Philadelphia. Dec. H.-Dolly Earl member of the Merry Widows" com pany playing at burlesQue house here tonight committed suicide in her draw ing room by swallowing carbohc acid' She left the following note addressed 10 J. M. Falinger. Rochester, N. Y.:
 Forgive me all; can't stand trouble.
 Miss Earl was about 30 years of age. Her home Is said to be in Oklahoma
 She formerly was member or the "Runaway Girl" company which stranded here about two weeks ago and joined the Merry Widows company in this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-28
The Carnation League.

Cincinnati, Dec. 27.-Lewis G Reynolds of Dayton, O., who conceived the idea of the formation of the Carnation League of America, the object of which is tc perpetuate the memory of William Me Kinley and the principles which he pro- mulgated, today announced that the pro tectors of the league hoped to be abll to make a general promulgation of Its objects Jan. g, the anniversary of Me KinleY's birth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-28
Mont Pelee is Restless.

St. Thomas. D. W. l., Dec. 27.-The ca ble ship Newington, which arrived at St. Lucia, R. w. l.. yesterday. reported hay ing passed Mont Pelee at 1O:3O Thursday morning. The volcano was then in violent eruption. Dense clouds of gray smoke and dust were pouring out of the crater and ascending to an enormous height. Other advices say that the cone was lu- minous during the night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-28
S5O OOO I,oss by Fire.

Knoxville, Tenn, Dec. I.-A special to The Journal and Tribune from Athens, Tenn, reports $50. 900 loss by fire which broke out tonight at 10 o'clock in the three story hardware house Of Bayless and Moody. The loss of this firm is SsO. 900. Surrounding stores were damaged to the extent of $20OOO. No figures on insurance could be obtained tonight
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-28
CHALLENGES MIR. PARRY.
Socialist Leader Seeks Opportunity
 to Debate.

Cleveland, O., Dec. H.--Max Hayes of this city. prominent Socialist and labor leader. has sent a long letter to David NJ. Parry, President of the National Man. ufacturers' Association at Indianapolis. challenging him to debate the relative rights of labor and capital. MT. Parry Is credited with the statement that union ized labor breeds Socialism and is there fore a menace"
 MT. Hayes also wishes to debate other statements that Mir Parry is quoted as having made from time to time. The place of meeting and date is the privilege of MT. Parry.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-28
saila to Join Dewey.

Philadelphia, Dec. H.-The United States cruiser Panther sailed today from the League Island navy yard to join Admiral Dewey's fleet at Culebra Island The Panther carries 250 seamen and ma rines for Deweys fleet and also a supply of medicines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-28
Hnmherts Carried to Paris.

Madrid, Dec. N.-The members of the Humbert family. who were arrested here in connection with the great Paris safe frauds. were taken from prison this even ing and conveyed to the railway station for their tourney to Paris under a strong q1,srd of French and Spanish detectives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-28
Steamer Hurned at Sea.

London, Dec. H.-Adviees have been received here today that the British steamer Mobassa, Captain Fair, Calcutta, for New York. was abandoned on ire De- cember g In latitude E north. longitude ss east. The crew was saved and landed at Colombo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-28
rbonoes on Missouri Pacific.

St. Louis. Dec. 27.-ohicial announce ments effective January 1 were made to- day by the Missouri Pacific Railway of the promotion of w H. Bissland, clerk of the passenger department in St. Louis, to be assistant general ticket agent with
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-28
Traction Car Turned Over.

Ironton, O., Dec. H.-Within the city limits tonight a Detroit Southern train collided with a large traction car of the Camden Interstate Railway. turning the traction car over. None of the twelve passengers was hurt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-28
Entire Block Burned.

San Pedro. Cal Dec. 27,-An entire business block in the center of the city was wiped out by fire early this morning The loss will be about $TS.OOo, which is about one-half covered by insurance
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-28
xuill I,eave I'd 0uaira.

Caracas, Dec 27.-1n order to avoid any embarrassment through wrong inter pretation being placed on her presence at La Guaira. the United states gnnDoae Marietta will leave tomorrow TOT Winem- stad Curacao. where she will remain .rbiect to A call from Minister Bowen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-28
Rock Candy Factory Burned.

New York. Dec. 27.-A fire in the factory of the Standard Rock Candy Company n Brooklyn today did damage to the amount of $10o.0po
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-28

WASHINGTON. DEC. 27.- FAIR; NOT QUITE so COLD SUNDAY: MONDAY. RAIN AND WARMER: LIGHT TO FRESH NORTH TO EAST WINDS.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-01-31
Giant of Montana.

Great Falls, Mont, Jan. ga new
giant has come out from the west. Edmond
Beaupre, French halfbreed, arrived to-
night from his home in Northwest Terri
tory near Willow Branch. He was 81
years old January 81 last. He is 7 feet
10 IL inches tall and weighs 1867 pounds
/ When the Spokesman Review man met
Beaupre tonight the giant was bossing a
gang at the hotel who were making up a
special bed for him. Here are some of his
measurements:
Twenty light inches about the head
His specially made silk hat is dream
He is 6S inches around the hips; has a
40 inch waist is "a inches about the
chest; his feet are II inches long. He
wears % shoe; hands, IL inches from
base Of palm to tip of fingers.
He has been cowboy and complains
bitterly because in recent years his growth
has been so great he has outgrown all the
horses on the range His father is a
Frenchman of medium size. his mother an
Assinaboine squaw.
The giant is here to secure an engage
ment as a museum freak. He was hun
cry when he arrived and ate meal that
would have supplied a large family. A
whole turkey was but one incident of the
meal. The peculiar feature about Beaupre
is that he is finely proportional. His
hands in particular are perfect in shape,
though immense in size.