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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-14
HEARING BEGINS TODAY
ARBITRATION COMMISSION Tt
 MEET IN SCRANTON.
President Mitchell of the Miners Union Will Present the Demands of the Men-Much Tesn-
 mony Expected.

Scranton, Nov. i3.-An the members oa the Anthracite Strike Commission are now here and in readiness to begin the hearing of the differences existing be- tween the miners and their employees. The sessions of the convention will be- gin at 10 o'clock tomorrow. Most of the representatives of the contendins parties are also on the ground.
 President Mitchell. representing the mtn- CTS, probably will open the proceedings with a formal statement presenting the case of the miners. Following this for nal presentation of the miners side of the issue. 1t is said MT. Mitchell will cali witnesses who will be examined by his attorneys. by those representing the coal companies and also by the commission CTS. Most of the witnesses will be prac- tical miners and they will give testimony in support of the demands laid before the Commission in Mir. Mitchelrs preliminary statement. About twenty-avs or thirty miners will take the witness stand.
 Attorney c. s. Daxrow and Henry D. Lloyd, both of Chicago. will make ad- dresses on behalf of the miners later in the proceedings. after which the opera tors will make their defense.
 It tg said tt iB the intenuon or rns committee to adhere closely to ordinary court procedure in pursuing its investi- gation as it possibly can. It will. how ever, not unnecessarily restrict either side in presenting evidence. In the evi- dence to be given to che Commission will be great masses of statistics which are being prepared by hundreds of clerks of the companies., The miners will hand up bundles of due biils issued to them by the company, which show accurately the money paid to the men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-14
THE BANKERS ADJoUDNs.
Believed That Next Meeting Will Be
 Held in San Francisco.

New Orleans, Nov. 13.-Ths American Bankers Association today concluded it's three days session and indications point to San Francisco as the next place of meeting. The selection will be made at the meeting of the Executive Council next April in New York.
 The new officers were elected and in stalled. In addition to those present in the convention, the Executive Council at a meeting after the convention elected E. F. Swinney of Kansas City, Chair man of the Executive Council; George F. Orde, of Chicago, Treasurer, and John G. Brown of Raleigh. N. C., to membership on the Executive Council in place of MT. Bigelow.
 The formal invitation of San Francisco was engraved on a solid gold plate, five by four inches.
 The only address on the program today was that of Congressman Theodore E. Burton of Ohio. who discussed Financial Crisis"
 Under the resolution of Mir. Sullivan. which was adopted, the president will appoint seven men to investigate the cur rency question and submit a solution at the next session. The committee will be announced by President Hardy at later date.
 Tonight all, the special trains left though many of the bankers and their wives stayed over for few days. Some are going to Texas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-14
CONVENTION WITH CUBA General Bliss Goes to Negotiate. ISLAND IN NAUGHTY MOOD
 May Attempt to Abrogate the Platt Amendment. United States Desires That Its Hosi- ton in Regard to the Proposed Commercial Agreement 1e Thoroughly Understood.

Washington, Nov. ls-General Tasker H. Bliss will sail for Cuba Saturday if he can secure steamship accommodations. It is the intention of those interested in the commercial treaty with Cuba to have 1t ready, if possible. by that time.
 It is considered important to have the treaty sent to the Senate before the holi- day recess. It wiiihrequire q two-thirds vote to ratify the treaty and determined minority in the Senate could postpone action on it for some time.
 Those best informed regarding condi- ticns existing in the island do not expect any speedy action. They believe that a large number of Cubans are very much opposed to granting the concessions the United States will demand. There is also talk that they may test the effectiveness of the Platt amendment by entering into negotiations with oher countries regard ing trade relations. The position which our Government holds in Cuba and our relations with the leading foreign nations at the present time Is such that 1t is be- lieved none of the Governments would care to make any treaty Wftn Cuph WHICH is not sanctioned by the United States.
 An Improbable Conjecture.
 There is even some talk that the nego- tiations with Cuba might be brought to a satisfactory conclusion should 1t appear that the representatives of foreign Gov ernments at Havana had been instructed not to enter into negotiations until treaty had been effected with the United States. It is scarcely expected that such Instructions can be obtained.
 It is the desire of this Government to leave the negotiations. should they fail in such shape that it will not appear thai an attempt had been made to extort from Cuba more than the United States wal willing to give. It is said by an offtcia dealing with the subject of Cuba thai a commercial treaty will be necessary te establish Cuba on such a basis that sht can float the proposed loan. With all ne' gotiations hung up and strained relations existing between the old and new repub' lies. 1t is believed there would be dim culty in selling the bonds of Cuba.
 At the same time. this Government does not wish to appear in the attitude of hold ing this particular club over the Cuban Government. It is. therefore, probable that in case the negotiations fail. state ment of what was demanded by the United States and the reasons why the conces- sions were asked, will be made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-14
cArHonrc AacHB1sHops.
Deliberations Confined Chiefly
 Questions of Discipline.

G0S&bAV11 VI 0ADSARA@AASs
 Washington. Nov. 13.-Cardinal Gibbons presided at the annual meeting of the Arosbishops of the Catholic Church of the United States at the Catholic University today.
 There were no matters of very great importance to be considered the deitbera- tions being confined chiefly to questions of discipline and otAer subjects of in- terest mainly to churchmen. Among the specific matters discussed were the in- terests of the Catholic Indian missions in the United States and questions pertain ing to the American College at Rome. which is under direction of the Arch- bishops of the United States. Report on Indian missions were received from Fathers Kstchuxn and Cans of the Catholic Indian Bureau in this city show ing a satisfactory condition of affairs among the Redmen and the archbishops expressed their pleasure with the bearing of the national government toward the Indian tribes and the treatment of the Indian question generally.
 Monsignor Kennedy, the Rector of the College at Rome submitted report show ing that institution to be in a prosperous condition. The Arehbishops changed the date of their annual meeting to the second Thursday after Easter of each year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-14
FOUR WORKMEN SLAIN
porrER ExPLoDEs AND HURLS DEATH-DEALING DEBRIS.
About Forty Persons are Wounded and It is Believed That Some
 of the Injured Cannot
 Survive Their Hurts. \

Lebanon, Pa., Nov. 1s.-The explosion of large boiler in a scrap puddle furnace at the West Works of the American Iron and Steel Manufacturing Company's plant this afternoon caused the death of four workmen.
 About forty others were more or less seriously injured.
 The dead are-Jacob Bricker; Walter Turner; James Hissinger; Jacob Nine.
 The boiler exploded without warning, and in an instant the entire place was black with death dealing debris. The wreck of the nine immediate puddle fur naces was complete.
 The wounded are in a pitiable plight. Some of them 1t is believed cannot live through the night. Women and children thronged the entrance to the works cry ing and begging to be allowed inside. The wounded. some minus eyes or hands. were taken to a hospital.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-14
RIVER MEN IN MERGER.
Proposition to Combine Packet In-
 terests of the Ohio.

Cincinnati Nov. 13.-A secret meeting of river men has been in session here to- day, and it Is understood that a combi- ns ton of river interests In the Ohio Riv- CT and It's tributaries has been entered into.
 It is claimed that the community of in- terests will include all the packet lines. Among those who are comforting with general officers of packet companies in Cincinnati are: Captain s. L. Parsons of Point Pleasant, " Va; Captain c. w. Stewart of sistersville. W. Va; W. H. H. Pratt of Madison, Ind; c. E. A. Craw- ford of West Union. O. and other owners of river craft.
 Captain Parsons, who presided at the informal conference. was confident that several independent packet lines would be consolidated, but he could not tell as yet the extent of the cooperative movement. He has visited Evansville. Cairo. St. Louis and other points in the interest of the movement Captain Samuel Dun- bar has visited other cities in the interest of the combine. Larger boats will be used as far as Pomeroy and another line established for the Kanawaha trade. re- shipping at Gailioaiapolis where a new wharf boat is to be built
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-14
The Delta Kappa Epsilon.

MAmnhis. Tenn, Nov. 13.-The Delta Kama Epsilon fraternity met today with an attendance of almost double that of yesterday, many delegates arriving last night. The day was given over to routine business. In the afternoon the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President. w. c. Brush Boston Technolo- Rical school; first vice-pr Resident, M. F. Brown, University of Mississippi second vice president, Clarence Bumstead. Brown University; secretaries, R. H. Murray, University of Chicago and C. E. Rich, college of the City of New York. Fnal college of the City of New York. Final tomorrow night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-14
The camp itself consists of thpee sleep-

 ing tents and one cook tent.
 Hoke Collier, a negro who was a scout in the Confederate army during the civil war and who afterward acted as guide for General Wade Hampton, has charge of the pack of hounds which has been at the camp for a week. Among them IS a celebrated bear dog in this country. He is now the property of MT. Foote. This is his last hunt, MT. Parker told the President, as he is old and deceitful. but he has one more hunt in him and when he opens his mouth it means bear. Col Her, Mir. Parker said. was credited with having been in at the death of 1,6oo bears He is said to have killed near 15o in a single season.
 Tt will be rough work" said MT. Parker.
 .sThat Is exactly what want" replied President Roosevelt
 But we will eat bear meat for Sunday dinner" added Mir. Parker.
 Let. US get the bear before we arrange for the dinner" responded the President laughing heartily.
 MT. Mangum and Hoke Collier are to act as the Presidents guides. A heavily wooded ridge beyond the Little Sunnower where there is a chance for panther as well as bear, is to be tried first. Later the hounds VIII De lOOSSu III thc Soho- brakes in the swamp on this side of the river. MT. Parker seems absolutely cer- tain that the President will get bear.
 When we strike the trail." said he, s.we will follow 1t until we get what made it."
 'sThat Is the kind of talk like to hear. replied the President.
 Secretary Cortelyou and pr. Lung Will probably not go out after bear, but MT. Parker promises them little less arduous sport in the form of a deer drive He says there are also plenty of deer in the woods.
 The President and the members or the party donned their hunting clothes aboard the train in order to be ready for the horseback ride to the camp im- mediateiy upon arrival at Smedes
 An expedient has been adopted to keep the curious away from the camp. The country for miles around its location IS owned by the Illinois Central road out or course there would be no legal way or preventing the invasion Of interiopers' It would be, however. practically impos- sibIe for any one to reach the camp on foot and arrangements have been maoe to prevent any one from obtaining A horse or mule at Smedes without a permit. In this way the managers Of the hunt believe that privacy has been as- sured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-14
FRENCH STRIKE ENDS.
Miners Congress Votes in Favor of
 Resuming Work.

Paris. Nov. 1S.-The general coal miners strike practically has come to an end, although many of the men are still hold ing out. About t$Uo-thirds of the strikers have already returned to work, The miners congress now being held at Lens has voted in favor of the resumption of work.
 Ten thousand strikers, many of them armed with clubs and carrying banners and red flags. made demonstration at st. Etienne today They marched through the streets but seemed more bent on merrymaking than creating disorder.
 A few isolated dynamite outrages are reported from various points in the strike region, but the damage done was shsh' and of a purely material character.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-14
MACHINERY DEALERS.
Good Attendance on the Session in
 Memphis.

Memphis. Tenn, Nov. 13,-The second days session of the first annual meeting of the Southern Supplies and Machinery Dealers Association, was called to order by President Jenkins at Il o'clock this morning The attendance was very large, many delegates having reached the city last night and today and the gathering as compared with yesterday was doubled.
 Papers were read by N. w. Gladden. of Indianapolis, George R. Lombard of Au- gusta Ga, Peter F, Blow of Knoxville and L. J. Lomasney of New York.
 John J. voorhees of Jersey City, N. J.. said that better prices for machinery would prevail in the near future. Other speakers were Samuel Desston of Phil adelphia, I. M Price of Virginia. and Charles A, Aaron of New York.
 The afternoon was given over to an executive session and no report of the proceedings were made public. The del eRates were entertained at an elaborate banquet at the Gayoso Hotel tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-14
The Bond Hay Convention.

London, Nov. 13.-colonial Secretary Chamberlain in the House of Commons today denied that the Bond-Hay conven- ton prohibited New Foundland from &C., cording preferential duties to it's mother country and her colonies. But, he admit ted that If such preferences were made, it would also. by the terms of the con- vention, apply to the chief imports of the United States
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-14
CASE AoAINsT M. 6 o.
Argument Before the Interstats
 Commerce Commission.

Argument Before the Interstate
 Commerce Commission.
 Washington Nov. 1s.-The long and short haul case of the Aberdeen Group Commercial Association, embracing a number of Mississippi towns. against the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, was argued before the Interstate CommeEce Con- mission today. The Association. repre- scented by former Representative John Allen, complained that the railroad inn posed higher freight rates, to Aberdeen. Tupeio. West Point, starkviiie and other places from Northern and Eastern points than to the city of Meridian. the longer distance point. The case also involves ai- legations of unreasonable rates for the short distance.
 The railroad. represented by Attorneys Williams and Russell, contended that the larger tariff for the shorter distance was justified by the competitive conditions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-14
CzARrNA,s MELANCHoLIA.
Condition of Her Majesty Alarms
 Her Physicians.

London. Nov. 14.-In a dispatch from Idyadia Russia, the correspondent of The Daily Mall says the Czarina has fai- Ian into a condition of deep melancholis' vvhirh takes the form of preserving sl. fence for long periods. even in the pres- ence of guests.
 Her Majestys condition is causing her doctors considerable anxiety {
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-14
HIS LIFE HAS BEEN SWORN
Had Left His House But Twice Since June.
Reign of Terror in Jaclkson. xxx The Town Now Has No Mar shal and the County
 No Coroner.

Lexington, Ky, Nov. 1s.--J. B. lkarcyn of Jackson. against whose life numerous plots are said to have been directed. is in Lexington sn route to Frankfort to argue case before the Court of Az pssls. In fear of assassination he ieft his home by the rear door just before train time. accompanied by his two sts- ters and his wife and pFoeseded to tho depot by . cireuitous routA.
 Marcum is . trustee for the state Col iege. attorney for the Louisville and Ev- ansvilIe road, United States Commissions or in his District end attorney for sev- eral Eastern Kentucky corporations. un- Atil today he had not left his house but twice since June.
 within the last few days he has bsan afraid to leave his room. he says. havtnx been warned by Q friend that two rnen had been stationed in a house comrn&nd- ing q view of his porch and were to shoot him when he followed his custom ok sit- ting on the porch. He says in ono room of the house indicated the blind of a front window has been drawn and the sash raised several days.
 Previous Plot to Murder.
 In support of the sensational abatement made by Moses Feltner. in an afhdavis Marcum says that at time when he knew Feltner had no money or q gun. he came to his home ons night and showed him ss5, shot gun and shells loaded with buclxshot and told him that 6 plot had been formed to assassinate him (Afar- cum) and through fear he had agreed to do the work.
 Feltner told him the plan was to shoot him at dawn the following morning. Be- fore becoming afraid to leave his prem ises in the early summer Marcum made practice ot carrying his baby in his arms as protection. He says he knows the baby saved his fife once when a man who intended to assassinate him with . shot Run would not fire. Jackson has no marslaal and no cor0- nsr, while Police Judge Tom CardweIl has not left his house in three months. fearing assassination. James Cockrill, who was aseassinated, was the last mar sinai the town had. Tine coroner resigned early in the year and no inquests have been held over the two dozen who have since been killed. At the recent election, no coroner was elected. Feitner is now . fugitive in Leslie County, accused of kill- ing Jessie Fields. He says he will sur render at the close of this term of court and give bail, tearing to be tried in Jack son now because he says he would be assassinAted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-14
MISSIONARY CONFERENCE.
Debate on Right of Secretaries te
 Vote.

vOG0s
 Albany, N. r., Nov. 13-The General Missionary Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church was continued here to- day.
 A sharp debate took place on the ques- ton as to whether the secretaries of the various conferences had the right to sit as members and vote upon the various questions. By vote of g to 1s 1t was decided not to admit the secretaries as members. After some additional debate additional Secretaries Oldham and Smyth and Field Secretaries Ingram. Stunts, Taylor and Gamewell were invited to sit with the Committee % that they might be called upon for information or advice.
 Committees were appointed on the best method of continuing the missionary work auspiciously begun in the best pos sibls manner. The conference then took up the question of the distribution of moneys for various missionary use. An increase of $26.1S4 over last year is sug- gested. After extended debate the cues- ton went over until tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-14
Airship's eucoessful Trial.

Nantes, France. Nov. 13.-The airship built for the Brothers Pierre and Paul Le Baudy made . very successful trial to- day in this neighborhood. Several free accents and descents were effected, ac- companied by evolutions in all directions over the fields and woods bordering the Siene The machine returned each time to its point of departure at the rate of twenty-five miles an hour. There were four persons in the caf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-14
SMASHED HERR scHNAL.
A Free-for-All Fight in the Austrian
 Parliament.

Vienna, Nov. 1S.-At the Session of the Reichstag today Herr schnal started dis order by shouting: Smash him, kick him" which they proceeded to do. Eventually Herr Schnal was thrown down the gangway to the bottom of the ampia- theatre.
 The fighting continued for quarter of an hour after the suspension of the sit- ting Throughout the disorder the com batsnts were encouraged by hearty plaudits from the strangers gallery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-14
ro Reduce Naval Establishment

Kingston, Jam, Nov. 13.-It is reported here that the British Admiralty has de- cided to reduce largely its naval estab- lishment at Kingston. The depot ship Urgent is to be dismantled and will not he renlaced. The British squadron will he strengthened so that there will always he a ship In Jamaican waters, Further davelopuent in the work of strengthen ing the harbor Notifications and in in- creaainR the garrison are expected
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-14
FROG AS COURT WITNESS.
Given strychnine to Show Death
 Struggles of Poisoned Humans.


 Camden, N. J.. Nov. 13-A frog was poisoned in court today to show the jury the agonies of a human being dying as result of being poisoned with strych- nine.
 Paul Woodward. who Is alleged to have lured two boys. Brice Jennings and Paul Coffin. from this rity. into the woods and having caused their deaths with strych- nine, was on trial and Professor Mar shall of the University of Pennsylvania was testifying. He took some of the poison extracted from the liver of Paul Coffin and forced 1t into live frog. The fury and all others in court became in- tensely interested. and in few minutes the frog went into convulsions. The Pro- lessor explained the action of the drug as the frog, writhing, exhibited all the agonies the boys had suffered as they expired
 The experiment caused sensation in the court room.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-14
WANTS A ROUGH TIME.
The President Says that is what He
 Looking fir.

Clarksdale. Miss. Nov. 13.-At Memphis the President was joined by the members of the hunting party. President Stuyve- sant Fish of the Illinois Central; General Counsel Dickinson of the same road; Iobn NJ. Parker of New Orleans. La. i; Iohn McElhenry, formerly lieutenant in the Rough Riders; Major George w.. Helm; W. w Mangum and H. L. Foote. The latter three are big Mississippi plant srs and we'll known bear hunters in this country. MT. Foote is considered one of Che best shots in the South. MT. Parker has had charge of the preparations for the hunt and the President appears to
 be greatly pleased with the arrangements.
 Tbe camp is about hften miles from Sr,ades in a practically unbroken wilder nnss There are no settlers for miles in any direction. The oak, ash and cypress forest Is choked with ap undergrowth os vine as thick, MT. Parker said. as the Sa,r m A dogs back. A trail has been cut to the camp and horses have been Sravided for the memhArr As the party.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-14
Endorsed cannon's Candidacy.

Chicago, Nov. lS.-At meeting of the Republican members-elect of the Illinois delegation in Congerss here today an unanimous declaration was made for the Congressman Joseph G. Cannon for Speaker of the House.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-14
CANDIDACY OF BURTON.
Reticent as to His Proposed Contest
 for sneakership.

New Orleans. Nov. 13.-with regard to his reported candidacy for Speaker of the House of Representatives. Congress man Theo. E. Burton of Ohio, who is here attending the Bankers Convention, authorized the following statement:
 "I shall not decide the question fully until week after next. when shall have returned to Washington"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-14
Mascaeni's Troubles.

Washington, Nov. l3.-Mascagnl troubles have not yet been brought to the attention of the State Department. and the officials there see no reason why there should be. Secretary Hay has no power
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-14
General Matos Very Ill.

Willemstad. Nov. 13.-General Mates. chief of the Venezuelan revolutionists and his son, arrived here this afternoon ir a small boat General Mates is very i'll. His landing was witnessed by a dem onstratIve crowd.