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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-12
TARIFF ON LENSES.
Appraiser Contends 1t Should be
 Raised 300 Per Cent.

Berlin, Aug. 11.-I. F. Fischer of the Board of United States General Apprais- CTS is in Berlin to find out how much 1t costs to produce unmounted lenses. principally photographic lenses. The in- quiry probably will result In adding 300 per cent to the valuations adopted by the German exporters.
 Several million dollars worth of micro scopic. photographic and opera glass lenses are exported from Germany to the United States annually. on which a duty of 45 per cent Is paid. In order to avoid comparisons between the customs in- voices and wholesale prices, the export CTS ship lenses as unmounted. but it Is claimed none was ever sold to the trade in the United States as unmounted. The appraisers recently succeeded in making the exporters add 50 per cent to the in- voiced values, but the appraisers posi- ton is that about 300 per cent should be added. Mir. Fischer intends to take de- DO s.tions in certain suits brought ny German exporters in which the vaules of lenses was treated and will also visit various manufacturing centers.
 Mir Firscher sailed from New York for Europe on July 31. At that time there was much speculation as to the reason for his voyage. A current report was that a firm of importers had been detect ed nan effort to defraud the Government of duties.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-12
PYTHIANS IN FRISCO.
Gold Lace and Uniforms in Posses
 sion of the Town.

sion of the Town.
 San Francisco. Aug 11.-San Francisco was turned over to the Knights of Pyth- ias today and gold lace and uniforms have taken possession. Fully 5000 visi- tcrs arrived yesterday and today 1000 Knights of the uniformed rank reached the Golden Gate, many of them having travelled over 5000 miles. General Carna- han stated this morning that, consider ing the distance most of the Pythians must cover to reach the Western camp and the time consumed the present con- clave would be the most remarkable in Fythian annals.
 In a large vacant lot at Twelfth and Market Streets 600 tents have been pitch ed and a model military camp esta olishel.
 The first formal exercises in connection with the conclave were held this after neon when an exhibit of the products of several counties of California was opened ir the nave of Union Ferry building. Mayor Schmidt extended the hospitality of the city to ths visitors and insurance commissioner Wolf representing the Gov error, spoke in behalf of the State. Feli- citious response was made by Major Gen. erai Caruahan of the Pythian Order. At p. m. the military camp was formally turned over to the Supreme Chancellor Fethers who at once placed General Car nakan in charge. The American flag was then unfurled and the duties of camp life began.
 Early in the evening the commanding officers of brigades and regiments assem- bled at the headquarters of General Car nahan to receive orders and instructions for the general parade. Later there was a reception in the pavilion which was at- tended by thousands of Knights and cIt- izens When darkness had fairly settled over the city the elaborate electric dec orations were revealed for the first time in their full beauty. Never before has San Francisco presented so gorgeous a spectacle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-12
DE WET, DE LAREY AND BoTHA
Boer and Briton Will Fight Over the
 Generals.

London. Aug. 12-The arrival next Sat- Ill day from South Africa of Generals Botha. De Wet and De Larev promises to be the occasion of another struggle between Boer and Briton. The Colonial Office has made special arrangement for the reception of the visiting Boers at Southampton.
 The naval review will be in progress when the Boers arrive and after their reception by distinguished colonal office authorities and Lord Kitchener and other prominent persons they will be conducted on board the steamer chartered for the use of the colonial premiers to witness the naval review. It is expected that the Colonial Secretery Chamberlain. will be on board the steamer The Boer leaders will spend Saturday night on board this vessel and Sunday they will be received by King Edward in the presence of a number of distinguished persone.
 The arrival in England of the Boer generals will doubtless be the prelude to al ether round of lionizing Ike that ex- plrienced by the late General Lucas Mey- CT should the generals decide to stay in England, but, according to The Hagle correspondent of The Daily Mail, former Pr esident Kruger of the Transvaal and his party. are equally anxious to prevent Generals Botha, De Wet and Dalarey from landing in England. Members of the Kruger party have sent urgent let ters and cablegrams to Meidera in effect to persuade the generals from accepting British hospitality. It is proposed to send a Dutch vessel to intercept them, accord ing to the correspondent. and in any case Messrs. Wolmerans, Fischer and Vessels will go to Southampton with that inten- tion
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-12

against P. J. Mcclure, national secretary executive board which proposed to ap- solve Mcclure from the financial charges made against him Is overruled.
 Six months ago Mcclure was arrested charged with embedding $1o.000 of the funds of the brotherhood. He effected compromise with the executive board. 1t was agreed that the criminal proceedings against him should be discontinued in consideration of McGuire's paying &.0O0 into the treasury of the Brotherhood and waiving all claims against the order. Mo- Guire paid 1000 last month and accord ing to the terms of his contract is to pay $l ,OO0 on the first of next month.
 The Brotherhood will meet in annual convention at Atlanta. Ga.. September 18th. when final action will be taken on McGuire's case.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-12
A Ministerial Victory.

Copenhagen. Aug. 1.-The Landsthing election in the Farore Islands resulted in a complete ministerial victory. The campaign turned on the sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States and the government captured all opposition wards. Other wards will hold elections next month. good ministerial ma jority is confidently expected The treaty will be taken up soon after the opening of the Rigsdag in October. At the last session those opposed to the sale of the islands had a majority of three in the Landsthing,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-12
Higdon's Correspondence.

It is stated tonight that Colonel b. l.. Higdon of the Srd regiment, Alabama Guards, will tomorrow give out some cor respondence between himself and Gov ernor Jelks in reference to the suspension of the Colonel. It is stated that Colonel Higdon is an opponent of Governor Jelks iii the campaign.
 The subcommittee of the Jefferson County Executive Committee will meet tomorrow for the purpose of preparing for the primaries and declaring candi- dates Effort will be made to add two more names to the list for the legislature 1t Is understood that heated campaign will be made for and against division of the county. Much anticipation is held as to the speech of Charles E. Waller at Pratt City this week. It is under stood that he will review some records. He is anxious to debate with Dr. Cum ningham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-12
CASE OF PETER POWER
STATE OF MINNESOTA BEHIND
 THE SUIT.
Attorney Lamb Admits That He 1n- duced Others to Beginl the Action-May Prove to Be
 Conspiracy.

New York, Aug. 11.-At the hearing to- day in the suit of Peter Power against the directors of the Northern Pa cific Railroad to prevent them from turn ing over the stock of the company to the Northern St curities Company, George A. Lamb, counsel for Power, admitted that his client was livins at the Queens Ho- tel, Montreal, under the name of "P. Blake"
 In the course of a long statement MT. Lamb told of being counsel for the firm of Lawson, Weidenfeld and Co. He had heard discussed on every side the subject of the Northern Securities Company and its legality. He had many talks with MT. Weidenfeld concerning this. T told MT. Wedenfeld," said Lamb, that no one in Wall Street dare start an action. Any banker or broker who dared to commence a suit to combat these enormous accumu- lations of capital would have his busi- ness practically ruined. MT. Weidenfeld suggested that some responsible man be found who could protect the real princi- pals and conceal their identity entirely. If such a man could be found MT. Weid- enfield told me he would agree to pur- chase stock for him and commence d suit Tn ms name.
 T suggested Peter Power as a young man who was responsible and also had inherited some money, as proper man. In the meantime l was constantly being importuned by my clients to take some action against these people. Later. found that the State of Minnesota, through it's Governor and Attorney Gen. eral proposed to take some action. l visited St. Paul and there met Mir. Van Sant, the Governor and the Attorney General They heartily welcomed any ac- ton upon my part. In fact, the Cover nor told me that he at one time thought 1t would be good idea for the State of Minnesota to buy some Northern Pacific stock and bring suit as stockholder So the Power suit was commenced"
 MT. Guthrie of counsel for the defense, endeavored to find out from MT. Lamb whether there had been a certificate of stock of the Northern Pacific Railway in the name of Peter Power. Mir. Lamb said there had always been such cer- tificate. MT Guthrie next asked who drew the complaint in the present action and Mir Lamb said it was the joint work of himself. a Mir Buckley and Judge Lam caster of St. Paul.
 MT Guthrie declared that the action of a lawyer in getting man to act as plaintiff, behind whom the true plaintiffs could conceal their identity, mght prove to be conspiracy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-12
GERMANY TAKES HAND
WarShips Now Racing to the
 Scene of Trouble.
Determination of the Kaiser's Gov- ernment to Send Marines Ashore :. in No Wise Clashes With
 Monroe Doctrine. ...

Washington, Aug. 11.-Minister Bowen, at Caracas. today advised the State De- partment that the Germans intend to land a naval force at Porto Cabelio to protect German interests there, which are threatened by the uprising now in prog ress.
 The minister advised that we follow suit.
 After conference between tte officials of the State and Navy Departments, in- structions were cabled to Commander Nichols of the Topeka. to proceed from LaGuaira to Porto CabelIo and land naval force in case of attack.
 The Topeka already has left for Porto. Cabello.
 The Topeka will reach Porto Cabelio, which is only short sail from LaGuira, some time today.
 The trouble at Porto Cabello grows out of the uprising which has convuIsed ven- ezuela for some time. It Is directed against President Castro and has kept the country in a state of ferment for many months Minister Bowen recently sent word that President Castro was leav- ing for the front with the expectation of fighting decisive battle with the insur- gents. The latter have been gathering strength at Porto Cabeilo.
 Report of Consul.
 Our consul at that point sent word re- gently that the lives of the American res- idents including members of his family, were impsrilled, and two of the ladies of the consuls family were taken away ir a government ship. Since then there has been no word of a critical condition of affairs, but the advices of today indicate that a crisis has been reached.
 There appears to be no question as to the right of the German naval forces to land for the protection of German inter- ests. It in no way involves the Monroe doctrine Germany has been keeping close watch on Venezuela for some months and at one time contemplated taking Venezuelan port in order to com- plete the payment of certain German claims
 It was in that connection that the Ger man Ambassador at Washington. Herr von Holleben. made inquiry of President Roosevelt and the State Department as to whether such a move by Germany for the sole purpose of collecting a claim and not for the purpose of territorial expan- sion. would meet with any disfavor by the American government The response of the United States left Germany free to act as the assurance that no territorial extension was intended.
 The present landing of a German force has no connection with Germany's former move against Venezuela, although the as- surances heretofore given by Germany serve in the present case to show that there is no ulterior purpose in the pro- lection of German interests at Porto Ca- bello.
 Acting Secretary of the Navy Darling sent the following reply to Commander McCrea:
 If the blockade is not effective, Cuban, American and Union protected, innocent, neutral vessels should be protected in their international rights Can send you collier from San Juan if necessary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-12
WILL RESIST TO THE END.
Citizens Say Sisters Schools Shall
 Not Be Closed.

Brest. Aug. 1.-The prefect today call ed a meeting of the inhabitants of the towns of Saint Moen, Le FoIgoet and Ploudaniel, who have been resisting the closing of the Congregationalist schools by the authorities in order to explain the situation to them and induce them to renounce their desperate resistance.
 The prefect said the agitation was cast ing discredit upon the country and that his hearers could not imagine that three communes would be allowed to oppose the law. The prefects speech was con- stantly interrupted with cries of ''W e will resist to the death; there will be bloodshead; we will allow ourselves to be massacred before we abandon the Sis ters."
 Abbe Gayraud, Republican Catholic member of the Chamber of Deputies from Finisterre replied to the prefect and said the agitation, far from discredtinG the country was uplifting in the eyes of the world The only way to restore peace, said the Abbe, was not to disturb the Sisters
 The meeting broke up with shouts ot Long live the Sisters and liberty"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-12
Senator McMillan Dead.

Washington. August l0-A dispatch was received here today announcing the death of Senator James McMillan of Michigan. at 4n early hour this morning at his summer home at Manchester by the-Sea, Mass Death was the result of heart failure following congestion. after an illness of a very few hours. The news came as a great shock to his friends here as when the Senator left Washington shortly after the adjournment of Goa sress. he appeared to be in good health and looked forward with much satisfac- ton to d quiet and restful summer,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-12
SHOT ON TRAIN.
William Dunovant Fatally Wound
 ed by W. T. Eldridpe.

Houston, Tex, Aug. 1.-Willam Duno- want, a capitalist and business man, was this afternoon shot and fatally wounded by w. T. Eldridge, president and general manager of the Cane Belt Rail- road.
 Business matters are said to have caus- cd the trouble. As Captain Dunovant en- tered train at Simonton switch this afternoon Eldridge, who was in the car, opened fire, the bullet striking Dunovant fin the stomach. Other shots went wild Eldridge then struck Dunovant over the head with his revolver several times.
 The wounded man was brought to a hospital here and the surgeons say he has no chance for recovery. Eldridge is also here in the custoday of deputy sherin
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-12
THE BoYAcA STILL MISSING
Nothing Has Been Heard of the
 Gunboat.

Colon. Aug. n.-Nothing has been heard of the government gunboat Boyaca which has been missing since July 29. when she left Panama with 300 men on board to reinforce General Berti at Agua Dulce.
 No definite news has reached here of the battle between government troops and revolutionists at Agua Dulce. but it is said General Berti. the government leader is still holding a strong position at Agua Dulce and has been able to break through weak points in General Herreras lines. for the purpose of ob- taininq cattle. Government reinforce ments from Savanilla are expected hourly at the sthmus.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-12
THE oILY-ToNGUED ALLEN.
Young Man Swindles the People Of
 Cordova.

Cordova, Ala, Aug. 11.-This place mas recently been victimized by young man who came here soliciting subscriptions to all the leading magazines and newspapers at the same price for which he himseli got them as agent. claiming that he was throwing away his commission in order to get up one thousand subscribers to win him a scholarship in an Atlanta ousi- ness college.
 A great many persons here took ad- vantage of the extremely low prices which he quoted and he left here with about $50 taken in this way. He was arrested at Horse Creek to be taken pack to Jasper. where he was wanted put es- canad from the officers. He claims his name is I. T. Allen and that he is work ing for James T. Allen & Co., of Mem phis. Tenn. There Is no such nrm In Memphis so the postmaster there ao- vises parties here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-12
TRADE IN SOUTH AFRICA.
Business Throttled by the Trusts and
 Combines.


 Capetown, Aug 1.-The British trade commissioners who have been investigat- ing trade conditions in South Africa Win sail for home August 13, and publish their report in England, In an interview to- day one of the commissioners said:
 Our revelations will come as surprise to the British public. The situation here is far more serious than any one imagines There are fine openings in South Africa for energetic and up-to-date manufactur- CTS, but trade Is hampered by trusts ana combines which threaten to cripple the development of the country"
 The commissioners proposed to make strong representations to British manu- lecturers concerning the workings of ship ping meat and machinery trusts ana or operations on the stock exchange al Johannesburg as affecting the output or the mines. British and Dutch merchants here have co-operated heartily with the trade commissioners in their iabors and furnished them with a mass of valuable data.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-12
DISCUSSED DIFFERENCES.
Counter Propositions Made to the
 Engineers and Bremen.

Now York. Aug. 11.-W. l.. Jenks. as- sistant chief of the Brotherhood of Loco motive Engineers and H. B. Penny. head of the local f1remen's organization. had a conference today with Alfred Skitt, Vice President of the Manhattan Elevated Railroad After the meeting, Vice-Presi- dent Skitt gave out the following:
 ''Messrs Youngston and Wilson, ac- companied by the members of their com mittee. met MT. Skltt by appointment to- day. Matters in dispute were discussed Fully and in a friendly spirit, there be- Ing no important differences.
 The Manhattan Railway Company made to those gentlemen certain counter propositions. which Messrs. Youngston and Wilson will present to their respec- live brotherhoods for their consideration" "
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-12
Killing in Memphis.

Memphis. Aug. 11.-W. B. Morley of Roxie. Miss, was shot tonight at the crossing of the Illinois Central and Mis- sissippi Valley Railroads. and Sam Birdo, one-legged negro Is locked up charged with the crime. Worleys dying state ment was that a one-legged negro ap- preached him and asked to see his re- volver. Morley said he handed his weapon to the negro who immediately fired upon him Birdo was arrested in the vicinity of the shooting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-12
Justice Holmes Talks.

Beverly. Mass. Aug 11.-Chief Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes was informed of his appointment to the Supreme bench by the Associated Press at his summer home in Beverly Farms tonight. He said: "I do not like to be interviewed, and I have nothing to say except that the Associated Press is the first to inform me of my appointment
 He was asked if he would accept, and he replied: "Oh. yes; I shall no doubt accept it." He added that he was greatly pleased that the appontmnet should come to him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-12
Smith is a Hero.

Portsmouth. O.. August 1l.-ien. Jacob Fl Smith was given royal reception at his home here tonight. fully 5000 people being at the depot to meet him. The mother of General Smith was among those at the station. A crowd including several companies of the Ohio National Guard escorted the General to his resi- dence. General smith absolutely refused to discuss the order relieving him
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-12
Church Struck by Lightning.

DeSota, Ga. Aug. 1.-The Baptist Church at Leslie. near here, was struck by lightning while services were going on. The building was crowded. Richard Dodson Was instantly killed Forty other persons were seriously injured. though 1t is not thought any will die. The build ing was badly torn and set on fire. but a hard rain put out the flames.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-12
Daa+b of Mrs Joshua A. Speed

Louisville, Ky, Aug. Mrs. Frances Hennig Speed. the widow of Joshua A. Speed who was one of Abraham Lincoln s closest personal friends. is dead at the age of S2 years. Her early life and the life of her husband were closely connected with that of Lincoln.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-12
German Tariff Hill.

Berlin, Aug. 1.-The last paragraph of the tariff bill was adopted at today's session of the customs tariff of the Reich stag. The next meeting of the commit tee will be held August 18th when the application of the revenues expected to be derived from the new tariff will be dis cussed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-12
Earthquake at skagway.

Seattle. Washn', Aug. IA special 10 The Times from Skagway Alaska, says: Yesterday at noon severe earthquake was felt here. The first shock was fifty seconds long. Several plate glass win dows were broken and chimneys in the northern part of the city tumbled down.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-12

Hospital. Five thousand dollars Is to be used for adding to the hospital equip ment, and the remainder will be held in trust. MT. McHarg. at the time of the sale of his road to the Louisville and Nashville, gave every employe of his road one months salary and to one official $25, 600.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-12
Three Still Missing.

San Angelo, Tex, Aug. ll.-A fund e S700 has been subscribed with which t9 search the debris of the Hotel Landon to see if there are still any bodies in the ruins There are still three guests miss ing according to the count of the clerk. Two of the eight victims were buried her9 today. the bodies of the others being saas to Houston,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-12

The water in Lynn canal rose i've feet very suddenly and then subsided quickly. A report from Juneau says the little meet there was pitched around and several boats capsized. The first long SHOCK was followed by a lighter one. Yesteroay evening another shock was felt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-12
PRINTERS IN SESSION.
Convention of the I. T. U. at Cin-
 cinnati,

Cincinnati. O.. Aug. 1.-The forty eighth annual convention of the Interna- tional Typographical Union began it's ses- sio of four days here today with all the 366 delegates present and over a thousand visitors. Pike's operahouse was crowd ed, including the galleries that were most ly occupied by women who are here for the first convention E the Ladies Auxilia-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-12
ocHs coNsoL1DATEs PAPERS.
Philadelphia Public Ledger and
 Times to Be Operated as One.

Times to Be Operated as One.
 Philadelphia, August 1.-The Public Ledger and The Philadelphia Times an- nounced today that on and after Tuesday. August 12. the two newspapers will be consolidated and will thereafter appear under the title of Public Ledger and Ths Philadelphia Times"
 The rtail price will be cent daily and cents Sunday.
 The two papers are owned by by Adolph s. Oches.
 The Philadelphia Times will cease a separate publication after Mondays is- sue.
 The editor-in-chief Is L. Clarke Davis of The Public Ledger with Dr. c. Lamb din of The Philadelphia Times as his as- sociate.
 George W. Ochs will be general mana ger of the consolidated properties.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-12
THE CASE OF MCGUIRE.
Members of Union Say He Shall Not
 Be Absolved.

Philadelphia. Aug. 1.-The executive board of the United Brotherhood of Car penters and Joiners today received re- turns from more than 10000 members Of the organization throughout the country to whom had been submitted a referen- dunn on the question of the charges