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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-21
MEETING IN GREENSBORO.
Cotton Mill Merger Party Win Hold
 Sessions There.

Greensboro, N. C., Nov. 20-The cotton mill merger party has concluded to hold all future meetings at Greensboro. The Executive Committee began the formal sessions here at the Ben Bow Hotel to- day. and good progress is being made in selecting desirable properties to include in the merger or consolidation.
 Originally 1t was stated that only eighty mill properties had signed the agree ment. and out of this list the Executive Committee agreed or had authority to eliminate all undesirable ones. those not in the opinion of the committee on a fnan- cial basis sufficiently strong to be de- sir able for purchase outright, or for merger purposes The committee has been in session now at Greensboro. Char lotte, Raleigh and Wilmington, on these businesses, and already have passed fa- vorably upon more than seventy-five properties. showing that a much larger number than originally signed the agree ment has come in since the formal publi- cation of the object of the merger.
 The cotton mill men present here today are James K. Mebane, H. W. Chott, Gra- ham; Clement Manley, attorney; John w. Fries, H. E. Fries, Winston Salem; S. B. Tanner Henrietta; Ernest Wat kins, Ramseur; A. w. Haywood, Flaw River; J. E. Stagg. Durham; others are expected.
 The committee hopes to conclude its work tomorrow, but the official list of the mill properties accepted by the commit tee will have to be seat on to financial headquarters in New York for approval, and will not be definitely known before January 1 at the earliest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-21
WATERWAY TO CHICAGO.
New Orleans Man Declares in Favor
 of the Scheme.

Chicago, Nov. 2o.-"New Orleans be- lieves in a waterway from Chicago to the Gulf of Mexico and as far as possible will assist Chicago in securing national aid if the project advanced Is economically pos sibie," declared M. ]. Sanders of New Orleans today at the Auditorium Annex.
 MT. Sanders is President of the New Orleans Progressive Union and repre- sentative of the Morgan Steamship Sym dicate. He admitted that he aspired to membership on the Isthmian Canal Com mission, but refused to discuss the sub ject except to say that a member ought to be appointed from the South.
 "The development of the future is in the South and West" said MT. Sanders. "A waterway from Chicago to New Or leans would be a great stride commer- ciaily and hope will come to success full continuation. There will be no oppo- sition in Congress from any of our repre- sentatives and I believe I know what I am talking about when I say that no State adjoining the Mississippi River will oppose national assistance to the project.
 "A question might arise if a twenty foot channel was proposed. The govern ment furnishes now an eight foot channel most of the way and this ought to be sufficient for some tiaae to come. Within ten or fifteen years 1t may be that New Orleans would favor twenty-foot chan nel. hut the cost of q channel of such depth now is almost prohibitive. Were the waterway to be consummated and commerce continue to increase there would come a time within a few years when a twenty-foot channel would be an economical necessity and I know that New Orleans would back the project to it's utmost power"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-21
Kansas RefOrmer Creates
 Sensation. HARANGUEs GATHERING
BerateS Vanderbilts for Wear
 ing DiSgraceful Clothes.
"Take Them on," She shriskus "Take Them On at once''-shs < Is Taken Out by the
 Police.

New York, Nov. 20.--Mrs. Carrie Nation created a sensation at the Horse show today. She harangued the great gather- to break bottle of champagne and finally was elected from the building by the police.
 Mrs. Nation entered the Garden quietly. and took seat in the tier. She had been there only a few minutes when her gaze rested on the box where some members of the Vanderbilt family were sitting. She studied her program and then descended to the promenade. Stationing herself in front of the Vanderbilt box. she delivered a tirade on over dress. In the box were seated Mrs. Alfred G. Vanderbilt, Reginald Vanderbilt and Miss Nichols. Alfred c. Vanderbilt was leaning asaanst the rail of the promenade and did nos see Mrs. Nation approach.
 You ought to be ashamed of your selves" the woman screamed ct them. "You ought to be ashamed to wear such disgraceful clothes. Take them of. take them off at once and attire yourselves more modestly."
 Vanderbilt Wipes Her Forehead.
 Alfred G. vandermilt hastily left his position at the rail and went over to where Mrs.. Nation was standing. and wiping her forehead with a handkerchief he whispered something in her ear and pushed her away.
 The outbust of the woman attracted a great crowd of people and the occupants of the Vanderbilt box were evidently very much embarrassed.
 Mrs. Nation then turned her attention to other boxes Finally she started for the cafe. where she bore down on a party of men who were driking wine. Mrs. Nation seized the bottle and glaring at the men shouted Young men, don't drink such filthy stuff! You are going straight to he'll Where Is the man who sells this stuff? Show him to me and 1 will tell him what l think of him."
 Mrs. Nations request was speedily granted by the sudden appearance of M. Vile Pigue, the caterer at the Garden.
 "Get out of this horrible business" she shouted at him. 'Yod are also going to hell and ruining the bodies and souls of men: you are dragging them down with you. Shame on you; shame on your
 The Frenchman, however, ran to Mra. Nation and rescued the bottle which she had repeatedly brandished in the air to emphasize her remarks. Then he pushed her out of the door. Here the police took hold of the Kansas reformer and forced her out of the building
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-21
LEOPOLD NOT ALARMED.
will Continue His Course Despite
 the Anarchists.


 Brussels. Nov. 2O-King Leopold made A striking reply today to deputauoh sron, the Chamber headed by the Presi- dent who presented His Majesty with an address of congratulauon upon his es- cane Saturday from the anarchists bull let. Al. ,-,
 After thanking the Deputies. the King continued: :.'The times are very troubled. Agitators are constantly stirring up their foIlowers to disturb that order which guarantees our public liberties Without order only license remains which leads inevitably to despoilism. These agtta- tors find in their path, firstly. the heads of States. If they fail to reach them. thev attack their wives 8 in the case of the horrible drama at Geneva. Their blows are also aimed at ministers, as was in the case of Ssnor CanOvas, and they also blow up the houses of private individuals. They want to intimidate us, but they will not succeed.
 Even if they struck down the head of State 1t would make no difference as he would soon be replaced. In addi- ton to revolver shots, they employ the pen which can write what calumnies they <please. I am not nearing the end of my life I do not know now long l shall live, how long they will let me live. but I can assure you all the rest of my existence will be devoted within inc limits of my constitutional powers to the good ofy my country and the pro- lection of it's liberties"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-21
LAW AGAINST TRUSTS
ROOSEVELT WILL URGE ACTION
 IN MESSAGE.
Will Ask Congress to Enact Legis- 1ation to Straighten the sher- man Statute-Readjust-
 ment of Tariff Rates.

New York, Nov. 20.-The feature of the second message of President Roosevelt to Congress will be the question of an anti trust law, says Washington special to The New York World. It Is under stood that the President will ask Congress to enact legislation to strengthen the Sherman antitrust law so as to prevent the consolidation of competing railroad lines and to prevent combinations to con- trol fuel. clothing and food products, so that trusts that oppress the people may be subject to legal restraint.
 The President will not ask for general revision of the tariff, but simply for readjustment of rates 50 as to equalize the benefits derived from protection. He will express the opinion that this partial revision should be prefaced by the crea7 ton of a permanent tariff commission He will recommend reciprocity with all nations, as provided in the Dingley tariff act, basing this suggestion on the belief that a ratification of the pending treaties would modify the tariff to such an ex- tent as possibly to defer further re- vision.
 President Roosevelt will strongly recom- mend more stringent immigration laws.
 Thero will be few words about the Hanna-Frye ship subsidy bill. It is thought here that the bill Is dead.
 The President will recommend such changes in the currency and banking laws as will prevent the necessity of relief from the Treasury Department to prevent panics In the monetary centers.
 There will be a request for the amend ment of the intersate commerce act, so that the imposition of discriminating rates by railroads may be prevented.
 nh xyiI reciprocity with uba.
 Large appropriations for increasing the navy will be urged.
 In reciting the events of the year the President will give most prominence to the investigation by Attorney General Knox of the Panama canal title and he will announce that 1t was found to be satisfactory. He will refer to the pro- gress of arrangements for the St. Louis Exposition, but It Is not thought he will make any request for authority to invite representatives of foreign nations to be the guests of the government while visit ing the fair
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-21
CRUELTY TO CHILD.
Extraordinary Case of Brutality
 Develops in England.

London. Nov. O.-Extraordinary charges of cruelty on the part of mother to her child. recalling the Montague case. in the north of Ireland, which created world wide interest about ten years ago, are TOW being heard at the Old Bailey. In the present case, Mrs. Anne Penruddocke of Compton Park, Wiltshire, the wife of a magistrate and large landed proprie- tor was charged with brutally assault ing and ill-treating her 7-year-old daugh- ter. The court was filled with fashion ably-attired women, many of whom were leaders of the county society of Wiltshire and close friends of the defendant. Sev- eral of the Best known counsel were en- gagged. According to the statement of the crown prosecutor, which was corroborated by governess and sergant, the cruelties had been going on for two years, and including beating the child with pettles, sy stematic Ili-treatment, assault and par tial starvation. One form of punishment was to make the child. who is named Letitia, stand on the bough of tree in ipclement weather for hours at time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-21
Crew Placed In Irons.

Washington. Nov. 20-The Islade Luzon, one of the Spanish gunboats captured at Manila by Admiral Dewey, is en route to New York with forty y-eight of her men in irons. The vessel, which has been doing guard duty in the Philippines for about three years. started recently for New York, proceeding from Manila via Singapore. Advices received at the War Department indicate that on the trip at Singapore the machinery of the boat shifted badly, creating a panic among the crew and causing substantial mutiny. The result was the placing of forty-eight of her crew in irons. After her capture, the Luzon wes repaired at Honk Kong, and it is said that the repairs were not properly made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-21
LYNCHING IN INDIANA
JAMES DILLARD, A NEGRO,
 HANGED TO A POLE.
Was Accused of Criminal Assault Upen Two Whit Wtn- 'r--Xrc2pss Ordered Out Too Late to
 Save Him.

Sullivan. Ind, Nov. 20.-James DilIard, the Kentucky negro who crinlinally as- saulted Mrs. Mary Davis of Sullivan County and Mrs. John Lemon Of Knox County Tuesday last was hanged to telegraph pole one mile east of John Lemons farm at o'clock tonight by a mob.
 billiard was captured at Lawrenceville Ills. late yesterday after battle with the town marshal during which the negro was shot three times and severely wound ed. He was then taken to Robinson llls.' for safe keeping
 John Lemon husband of one of the women who had been assaulted by the negro. with a party of friends went to I.awrenceville last night and idenuficd him as the womens assailant. Late thls afternoon he was brought to Sullivan in wagon by the sheriff and his deputies to be taken before the women for further Identification.
 The sheriff and his deputies attempted to steal into town with their prisoner. but mob of forty or fifty farmers heavily armed took the prisoner away from them and started the investigation themselves. The negro was taken to the home of Mrs. Davis where he was identified and then the mob started with the negro for the farm of John Lemon, ten miles from this city. The mob in the meantime had swelled to enormous proportions. The negro was Identified by Mrs. Lemon. The crowd then started back to Sullivan with the prisoner. but one mile east of the Lemon farm a rope was thrown over the arm of a telegraph pole and the trembling wretch was quickly jerked into the air.
 The Governor had ordered out the Vim cennes military company to protect the negro, but his instructions were received too late.
 After hanging the negro the mob quiet Iy dispersed. It was composed mostly of farmers. but was largely augmented by the citizens of Sullivan, Oaktown and nthnr tnuns nf this cnuntY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-21
WILL BUILD CABLE.
Mackey Company Ready to Under
 take the Work.

Washington, Nov. 20.-Ciarence Mackey. President of the Commercial Cable Company: George c. Ward, vice-Presi- dent, and William W. Cooke. counsel for the company. had an interview today with the attorney general with respect to the. conditions prescribed by President Roosevelt for constructing Trans-Paj nific cable. These conditions were ap- proved by the President in July last, since which time the Pacific Cable Com pany has not officially notified the Gov ernment as to it's intention or willingness to accept them. Today, however, MT. Mackey explained that the delay was caused by protracted negotiations which have been brought to a conclusion with in the last few days to secure landing place in China to comply with the Pres idsnt's order that an independent Amer ican line should be constructed from Ma nala to Hongkons. thus giving an all- American through line to the Asiatic continent. It was this condition that was supposed to he the one that the cable company would be unwilling or unable to comply with. It now announces its abil- ity and intention to construct line from Manila to Shanghai distance of about 1.2oo miles and to have the same com pleted within year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-21

that asthma has a tendency to protect a patient from contracting consumptionF
 T would not admit that, said the doctor.
 Would you deny itf''
 T would deny that"
 Dr. F. H. Lenahan of Wilkesbarre was then called. his examination being con- ducted by John Shea of counsel for the mine workers After stating his connec- tfon with several hospitals of this city. he said the coal companies contributed very little to their support. His test- mony regarding the cause of miners asthma, etc.. was substantially the same as that given by the preceding witness.
 Brought on Consumption.
 The effect of particles of coal getting into the lungs of the men. he said, was that it brought on bronchial troubles and eventually a peculiar form of consump- ton. .
 What is the average life of a miner?" Commissioner Wright asked.
 Very few get over 50 years"
 T mean after he begins to work"
 Twenty-Five or thirty years."
 Answering further question he declar- ed the occupation of a miner to be very unhealthful.
 On cross examination by Everett War
  son., witness said he was not aware that practically all the taxes of Pennsylvania were paid by the corporations of that State. This reply produced some laughter in the court room.
 That seems to be very funny to this audience" remarked Mir. Warren but 1t is true."
 He then challenged the testimony of Dr. Lenahan that the corporations contrfbut- ed little to the support of the hospitals and said that while the State Govern ment gave a financial aid this was pos sible only by reason of the taxes paid by the corporations.
 When asked If it were not true that all persons who are employed out of the sunlight are likely to have pale. aname- is appearance, the doctors said that if the statements he heard were true, the lack of sunlight would not contribute to any great extent to the miners condition, be- cause the companies maintained that the men left their work before noon. He admitted that number of the men em- pIoyed in a nearby axle works had been affected with sciatica, rheumatism and consumption and on further cross exami- nation said that a miner cannot be gotten away from the exciting cause of his ail- ments because he is unfit for other occu- pations.
 Mir. Warren detailed the better condi- tions which exist in the mines now with respect to purer ventilation and the duties of the fire boss who preeedes the men in the mines. but the doctor said he could not see how the purity of the air could be increased without increasing the drafts and consequently increase the exposure of the miner to rheumatism, pneumonia, etc.
 Dr. Richard H. Gibbons of Scranton fol- lowed. He was questioned only few minutes when the commission adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-21
NEW PHILIPPINE PARTY.
General Lukban at Head of the
 Democrats.

Washington. Nov. 2O.-The Democratic Party is the latest addition to the po- ,liticaI organizations in the Philippines according to information received at the War Department. Important Fllipinos have attached tn hemselves to the party, including General Lukban, who led the insurgents in Samar and who was in command of the insurgents at the time of the Balargiga massacre.
 The new party will demand modified tion of the present. administration in the Philipnines so as to afford greater de- gree of self government; the immediate establishment of two legislative cham bers. both chambers to be elected in ac- cordance with suffrage laws as they ob- tain in this country, and that the acts passed by the two chambers shall be- come laws without further action. It is said that General Lukban may estab- fish a newspaper which will advocate the principles of the new party.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-21
Record Breaking Raid.

Greenvilie, s. c. Nov. 2o.-A record breaking raid was made last night by a party of revenue officers and State con stables on the Dark Corner section of this county. The officers destroyed six large illicit distilleries and seventy-five fermenters, 5000 gallons of beer and mash and sixty gallons of low wine. Three of the stills were found in operation. but the moonshiners In charge escaped, being warned by sentinels of the approach ot the raiding party by signal yells, and re- peated fling of guns.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-21
MT Bowen is Discreet.

Caracas, Nov. 20-An effort Is being made by the European diplomats to per- suade the American minister to join in a declaration that the blockade of the Orinoco river is ineffective which is the position taken by Germany, France and italy, as well as Great Britain. Mir Bowen the American minister has given a discreet refusal and is avoiding the question with the view of not jeopardizing American interests and to leave the hands of the Washington Government free.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-21
To Test Virginia Constitution.

Richmond, Va. Nov. 2O.-The case brought in the United States Court by John w. Wise and others to test legal ity of the Constitution of Virginia will be gone into at length on the 26th. An agreement was reached today and Chief Justice Fuller and Judges Goff and Wad- dell will probably sit in the case. A fur ther agreement was rached that the state Board of Canvassers should not is- sue any certificates of election until man damus proceedings were begun fin some other court, in which event Mir. Wise is to be notified and be given an opportuni- ty to appear.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-21
Funeral of Bishop Thompson.

Jackson, Miss Nov 20.-The funeral of the late Right Rev. Hugh Miller Thompson. Protestant Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of Mississippi was held here this afternoon In StAndrews Church. The services were conducted by Bishop Gailor of Tennessee and participated in by the Bishops of Georgia, Tennessee and Texas. The remains were inferred be- meath the chancel of St. Colombs chapel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-21
Accused of Firing Mine.

Roanoke, Va, Nov. 20.-six white men have been arrested and placed in jail at Pocahontas. charged with setting fire to the mines of the Pocahontas Galleries Company on the night of August 3l, last. The names are: Ellis Swimm. W. NJ. Roe. R. R. Davis Marshall Atkins. Crock ett Swimm and Charles Mitchell all of Reidsvile. a village one mile from Poca- hontas. The fire ragged in the mines for several weeks
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-21
Treasure ships to Re auarded

Washington. Nov. 2O-By direction of the Philippine Commission. all vessels en- gagged in the Philippine coastwise trade carrying treasure hereafter will be pro- vided a guard of constabulary soldiers. Hundreds of thousands of dollars are con- stantly in transit between Manila and other ports of the archipelago. Vessels carrying enormous sums of money are practically at the mercy of any band of ladrones and pirates Experience has shown that little protection can be ex- pected from the crews of the vessels.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-21
Governor Nash in Tennessee.

Chattanooga, Tenn. Nov. Ex-Governor George A. Nash of Ohio, arrived here to- day and will remain until Sunday night. Accompanying him are the members of the Ohio Chlckamauga Park Commission who are here to locate the handsome mon ument to be built by the State of Ohio on Missionary Ridge to commemorate the deeds of ohie soldisEs ip that battle. The
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-21

OMeara. have besn arrested on war rar:t charging them with forcible entry It is claimed that these men came here from Niagara Falls. where one faction of the Knights has been holding a con- yention, with the intention of getting possession of the headquarters of the or- ganization. It is further charged that they en:Gred the building through an up- per window.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-21
phosnhnte Plant Burned.

Barlow. Fla. Nov. 2O.-The Land Pebble Phosphate plant, the oldest phosphate works in Polk County, was burned this afternoon. The fire Is supposed to have caught from hot rocks in the bin. The loss and insurance carried is unknown. The plant was established twelve years ago. costing nearly quarter of million dnliara
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-21
Collisries Shut Down.

Shamokin, Pa., Nov. zo.--The effect of freight congestion which the Pennsyl- vania Company is experiencing on ac- count of a shortage of locomotives and cars was felt here today when a number of colfieries were shut down because of a lack of cars. Several train crews were suspended and some locomotives were shipped to the West.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-21

monument will be of granite. eighty feet high and will be modelled after Cieopa- tra's Needle. It Is estimated that 1t will cost s40,00o.
 Governor Nash was rendered a recep- ton tonight by former Ohioans resident here The same gentlemen will tender the Governor a banquet Saturday night.