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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
JULIAN RALPH SICK.
Noted War Correspondent Has a
 Sudden Hemorrhage.

St. Louis Dec. 3.-Julian Ralph. the war correspondent and author, is critical7 ly ill at the Southern Hotel from the eff feet sof a sudden and violent hemorrhage. His physician says that repetition of the attack will prove fatal. The attack occurred last night and Mir. Ralph is resting easier tonight and expectantly awaiting the coming of his wife, who has been summoned from New York and who is expected to arrive tomorrow.
 Mir Ralph was yesterday appointed manager of the Eastern headquarters of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in New York and last night a number of friends rendered him a dinner at the St. Louis Club Some friends accompanied MT. Ralph to his apartments at the Southern Hotel after the dinner and they sat conversing until midnight when he was attacked with a hemorrhage.
 He sank into unconsciousness and was hurriedly placed in bed. Before a pnysi- clan could be called. the patient regain ed consciousness and forbade that a physician be summoned. He remained in a stupor all night but rallied somewhat today and consented to have medical att tention and also asked that his wife be summoned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04

seen the mine inspector of the Hazelton region only twice and in both instances be was not up in the breasts where men were at work
 On cross-examination, the witness said he had been refused work and that the company would not take him back until he left the town of Eckley, in which he resided. The next nearest was Freeland, four miles away, and he could not walk eight miles day and perform a good days work When asked why he did not apply to other companies If they were paying more than the Coxes, he said he did apply to the Markles at Jeddo, but they had no work for him. He did not earn enough money. he said, to permit him to journey to other places to look for a better place.
 Mrs Mary Roland, the wife of German miner employed by the Coxe Company, said the money earned by her husba nd was sufficient to keep her family of sev- en children in good health. The older children were compelled to make their own living. a~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
FOR CONGRESS TO DECIDE.
Court Says Postmaster Cannot Ex
 clude Certain Publications,

Washington, Dec. 3.-Practically the whole policy of the Postofflce Depart ment in its recent classification reforms today hy the District Court of Appeals.
 In two of the cases the decisions aro against the Postofice Department and in the other the Government Is sustained.
 All three cases will be appealed to the United States Supreme Court. pending whose final action the classification re- form policy under which many publica- tions have been excluded from the second class privileges probably will remain in suspension.
 The two cases decided adversely to the Government are those of the National Railway Publication Company and the Railway List Company. The department Is upheld in the case of the Chicago Bust- ness College. The lower court is sus- tained in each of the three cases.
 The courts opinion in the Railway Pulp lications cases holds that Congress has not committed to the Postmaster General or any one else the determination of what shall be carried in the mails as sec- ond-class or third-class matters. that power being reserved exclusively to Con- gross, which makes the classification.
 In the Chicago Business College case, the court holds that the publication in- volved is an advertising medium for the business of its publishers. It Is held that this college is nN an Institution of learning" such as Congress contemplated admitting to the second-claSS rate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
TO PAY ARBITRATORS
CANNON BUSHES MEASURE
 THROUGH THE HOUSE.
MT. Burton of Missouri Says the Commission Was Created by President Roosevelt Without
 Authority of Law.

Washington, Dec. s.-The House today passed the bill to appropriate $5O.ooO to defray the expenses of the anthracite coal strike commission and adjourned un- til Friday, when the London dock charges bill will be consider red. There were two hours of diGcustioi.; on the commission bill during which the Presidents course in creating the Commission was highly commended except by Mir. Burton, Mis- souri Democrat, who contended that the Commission was created without author itv of law or Constitution. There was some criticism of the feature of the bill allowing double salaries to members Of the Commission now in government 'm- ploy and also the bill left the amount of the compensation of the members to the President. But all amendments were vot- ed down. The bill was passed without division.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
CROP OF 1o,417, ,ooo BALES.
Estimate by the Department ot
 Agriculture.

Agriculture.
 Washington, Dec 3.-The Statistician of the Department of Agriculture esti- mates the actual growth of cotton in the United States in the year 1so2-3 as 10,47.- 600 bales of an average net weight Of 409.7 pound. .
 The area picked or to be picked Is esti- mated at T.1l41os acres, reduction of 4227 acres, or2.H per cent from the acreage planted.
 The total production of lint cotton Is es- timated at 5.111, ,S700 02s pounds, an average of 1885 pounds per acre. The estimated production by States in pounds Of lint cotton per acre is as follows:
 Virginia, PAS; North Carolina, 220: South Carolina 199; Georgia, 165; Florida. 2O; Alabama, IA; Mississippi, 22o: Louisiana. 262: Texas, 14s; Arkansas. 26s: Tennessee. 2S2; Oklahoma, 282; Indian Territory, 2A. The phenomenally favorable weather that has prevailed almost continuously for some weeks past throughout a large portion of the cotton belt has made sub stantial additions to the cotton crop as indicated n October 3. All the eight States which at that date reported a condition higher than at the correspond ing date last year have still further fm- proved their positions. while two Uouisi- ana and Mississippi of the five States that compared unfavorably with the year of 1901, now report slightly higher aver age yields per acre than a year ago, leav- ing only Texas, Georgia and Alabama with an unfavorable showing. The com mercial crop will consist of the above mentioned 10417,O0o bales. together with 154,5s2 bales brought forward from last year, about 275,0O0 bales of linters and sample cotton and so much of the crop of 1903-04 as may be marketed before Sep tember 1. 1903. less 19s,1sO bales of the present crop marketed before September 1, 1902 and so much of this same crop as may be carried forward to the year 1903-04
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
GOVERNORS DAY.
Interesting Occasion at the Live
 Stock Show.

6t0CA sS1AOWs
 Chicago, Dec. 3-This was Governors day at the International Live Stock Ex- position and many are here with the members of their stan. This afternoon annual meetings of the National Hereford citation were held. Among the awards to- day were: Sheep, Shropshire. four lambs of either sex the get of one ram. First, George Allen, Allerton, III.
 Ram years or over, first, c. Howard Davison.
 Eve, years or over. first. George AL len.
 Flock consisting of one ram any age, eve years or over, eve one year and under: two eve lambs, first, c. Howard Davison.
 Champion ram, any age. G. Howard Dawson.
 Champion eve, any age. c. Howard Da- Yison.
 southdown ram, l year, first. George A Drumrnond. St. Claire Quebec.
 Ram lamb under one year, first, F. E Caine, St. Andrews. New Brunswick Champion lamb under two years, George A. Drummond.
 Cotswold lamb. one year old. first, c. Harding and Son, Waukesha, Wis.
 Swine--Poland China boar and three sows over one year, first. D. F. Dorsey and Sons, Perry. III.
 Chester white boar. two years, first. Dorsey Brothers Perry. H.
 Cattle-Shorthorns. COW, three years or over, first, Ruberta, H. M. Casey, Clin- ton, Mo.
 Herefords, COW or heifer, two years and under three, first, Queenly, w. F. Van Hatta and Son, Fowler, Ind.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
THE SENATE.

Washington, Dec. 3.-The Senate today began the real work of disposing of the business before it, although the session lasted only an hour and half, when an adjournment was taken at 1:30 o'clock out of respect to the memory of Repre- sentatives Degraffenreid and Sheppard of Texas. The bill to amend the immigra- ton laws was under discussion. Early in the day MT. Nelson, from the Committee on Territories, reported a substitute for the omnibus Statehood bill with the rec ommendation that Oklahoma and Indian Territory be admitted into the Union as one State under the name of Oklahoma. When the immigration bill was brought up MT. Quay precipitated dlscussi on over the status of the Statehood bill which was terminated by ruling from the chair that beginning December 10 1t would be the unfinished business and at the closing hour each day 1t would be laid before the Senate unless displaced by a vote of that body.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
SANITARY CONFERENCE.
Case of Yellow Fever Has Not Ori- einated in Havana in A Months.

Washington, Dec. 3-The sanitary con- ference of the American Republics de voted todays sessions to reports from delegates. These described sanitary con- ditions and made numerous suggestions
 Dr. Guiteras of Havana declared that there had not been case of yellow fe- yer originating in Cuba during the past fourteen months.
 Dr. Moore of Chili invited the confer ence to meet next year in Santiago de Chile and a similar invitation was re- ceived in the City of Mexico.
 Dr. Ulloa of Costa Rico protested against the restrictions imposed at the port of New Orleans on Costa Rican pro- ducts as unjust He said that Costa Rica was quite free from contagious diseases.
 The quarantining of vessels from in- fected ports having on board yellow fever, cholera or bubonic plague cases was dis cussed exhaustively at this afternoons session of the Sanitary Conference. The subject was introduced by Dr. Eduardo Liceagea, president of the Superior Board of Health of Mexico. and the discussion mainly bore On whether five days was long enough for detention of persons stSs- pected of having yellow fever. Some of the delegates favored ten days detention.
 The question was referred to an ad- visory committee in a resolution prepared by the Mexican delegates and which in effect, proposes the following detention rules: Twelve hours for the visit of in- spection of passengers and crew, begin ming with the vessels arrival or if that be after sunset. then beginning at sun rise the following day. Detention for disinfection purposes shall not exceed twenty-four hours after the inspection visit terminates. Sick persons will be detained until the disease has disappeared entirely and the suspects of cholera or plague will be detained until the termi- nation of the bacteriological examination.
 Next will follow" the resolution says. the quarantine or vigilance until the ex- piration of the third day for yellow fever or cholera suspects and until the end of the seventh day for sick persons suspect ed of having the plague.
 ''The detention period in plague case for disinfection purposes is to include the period necessary for the destruction of rats.
 President Soucheon of the Louisiana Board of Health spoke on maritime quar- antine without the detention of non-in- fected vessels from ports quarantined against yellow fever. The delegates were given a reception tonight and tomorrow will be received by President Roosevelt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
May Abolish Richmond Office.

Richmond, Va. Dec. 3.-Rumors are cur rent here to the effect that the American headquarters of the Imperial Tobacco Company of Great Britain and Ireland which are located here, will be abolished after this season and that the big British trust will either resume its old method of securing tobacco through commission men or will effect some arrangement with the American Tobacco Company. whereby the two can work in conjunction in the purchase of the raw weed. No definite confirmation of the rumors was obtain- able today at the offices of the Imperial
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
ROBSON IN BAD LIGHT.
Criticism of His Action in Seeking
 Retirement.

Washington, Dec. 3.-tSpecial.)- )-The re- port that Naval Constructor Richmond Pearson Hobson intends to do all he can to secure the passage of bill for his own retirement excites much comment in Congressional circles.
 The reason for the hitherto successful opposition to the Hobson measure Is that it would create a bad precedent which in view of the existing shortage of officers in the navy would probably have grave consequences; that if Hobson be retired hundreds of other naval officers would be entitled to the same privilege.
 Unfortunately the trend of discussion is derogatory to Hobson, who is placed in the attitude of consistently seeking special honor not accorded other officers.
 Hobson is reported as saying that mem bers of the House Naval Committee have promised to consider his claim.
 The general view is that he will not get what he wishes. So far as can be ascertained no Alabama Congressman Syill fight the Hobson bill though all Of them are likely to vote against 1t as matter of principle. if 1t ever reaches vote which is doubtful.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
COMMENT ON MESSAGE.
Mexican Papers Consider a Document
 Virile and Frank.

Mexico City, Dec. 3:-President Roose- velt's message printed here in full today excited much comment. It is regarded as an especially strong and frank document The Mexican Herald says the message is unusual and that much of 1t will be quot ed in after years for Roosevelts do not happen along every half century"
 It is considered typical American message and the Mexican papers say that no ruler in the old world could have fttingly used such words of confident forcefulness except the German Emperor or a man of lI5e temperament. The mes sage is said to be remarkable for its virile sentiments and it's rich literary grace and pleasing form.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
voted to Change Name.

Springfield, III, Dec 3.-After a spirited fight conducted with the utmost good feeling however the synod of the dio- cese of Springfield this afternoon. fol- lowing the suggestions of Bishop Sey- mour. voted in favor of recommending to the joint committee of the general convention appointed to receive the sug- gestions of the various dioceses that the name of the church be changed from protestant Episcopal" Church in the United States of American to that of ''The American Catholic Church in the United States"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
VOW HoLLEBEN's SUCCESSOR.
Prince Henry of Plesse May Succeed
 Him in Washington.

Berlin, Dec. 3.-In the event of pr. von Hollehen's retirement from the post as ambassador at Washington, which is considered possible within year Emperor Williams choice of his success ser in Prince Henry of Plesse. The Prince returned from the United States where he attended the opening of the new building of the New York Chamber of Commerce keen for the appointment at Washington. His desire was conveyed to the Emperor who approved of it. His majesty at taches considerable interest to the ann bassy at Washington, and considers that the wealthy Prince and Princess Plesse are especially fitted to dispense German hospitality at the capital.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
New steamship Firms.

New York. Dec. 3.-Five English ship ping firms are combining to form new line of steamers to ply between New York and the far East, says London dispatch to The Tribune. The service will be known as the American and Ori- ental Transport Line. The combination will be English in regard to the tonnage employed. The business will te with American mercantile houses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
crondson of President Tyler.

Richmond, Va, Dec 3.-James Rochelle Tyler a grandson of President Tyler, died today at the Confederate Soldiers Home here. aged 4 years. He was Lieu tenant in the First Battalion of Virginia infantry. better known as the Irish bat tsIion. during the war between the States. He has two sisters living in Southampton County. He had never married.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
TO PAY PIUs FUND AWARD.
Minister Limantour Asks Congress
 for the Amount.

Laredo. Tex, Dec. 3-.A Mexico City special says:
 Secretary of the Treasury Limantour has asked Congress to authorize the pay ment of $1.420.6S2 Mexican currency to the United States together with $43.050 inter- est thereon, in accordance with the award of The Hague arbitration in the matter of the Plus fund.
 Secretary Lipantour informs Congress that the expenses incurred in the pro- ceedings, amounting to about $7S,ooO. have already been paid as required by the na- tional honor and decorum.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
Nicolas is Acquittd.

St Louis, Dec, 3.-In the case of Mill lionaire Nicolas, charged with perjury in the famous bribery charges. after hearing evidence until 4:3O o'clock this afternoon Judge Ryan instructed the jury to return a verdict of acqulttal. The instructions immediately were carried cut and Mir Nicolas left the court room after receiving the hearty congratula1 tions of numerous friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
Officers Elected.

New York. Dec. S:-The American So- ciety of Mechanical Engineers today elected the following officers for 19O3; President. James NJ. Dodge. Philadelphia
 Vice. President. F. II. Daniels. Worces- ter: Treasurer William H. Wiley New York. Board of Managers. R. C. McKin- ney. New York; s. s. Webber, Trenton, and Newell Sanders. Chattanooga, Tenn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
Declines to Restore Relations.

Houston Tex. Dec. 3.-The Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas has declined to re- store fraternal relations with the Grand Lodge of the State of Washington until that Grand body abandons it's position recognizing negroes ana others, regarded by the Grand Lodge of Texas as "clan- destine" Several States have accepted the explanation of Washington and re- stored relations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
BREAK IN LEVEE.
Runners Sent to Warn the Inhabd-
 tants Along the River.

Shreveport, La. Dec. 3.-A telephone message to The Shreveport Times from Belcher, La., says that there is break in the levee ten miles above that place and runners have been sent in every di- rction to warn the settlers in the low lands.
 The break occurred at s:so o'clock at which hour 1t was reported to be sixty seet wide By 10 o'clock It had lncreaseo to mo feet and was widening The levee thai caved in protected what is known as the Thompson place.
 No attempt will be made to close the brea, tonight as 1t would be an impos- sible task. It is feared that the entire district above Belcherl will be inundated and there is considerable excitement fnd apprehension in that locality
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
Killed Mother and Himself.

Birmingham. Ala. Dec. S.--A special to The Age Herald from Evergreen says: At Castleberry. eleven miles from here. J. A. Stubbs shot and killed his mother and then killed himself. Whether the first killing was accidental or the result of temporary arrangement. Is not known. The family is prominent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04

Barry November 1s for Algoa Bay. has returned to this port. having been dam aged by gales in the Bay of Biscay. The Brynymer had on board five of the crew of the Spanish steamer Neptune bound from Antwerp for Tampico which found- cred with twenty-three of her hands. Five fremen of the Neptune took to small boat and are supposed to have been lost
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
Cane Cultivation in Cuba.

Washington. Dec. 3.-In a statement submitted by the War Department to the House today it is shown that the number of acres of land under cane cultivation in Cuba owned by citizens of different countries are Gs follows: Americans. Sl.- s49 acres; English, 7,2S6; Spanish, 46,O3l: French 2O0. Chinese. 1000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
Consul General Ruble.

San Francisco. Dec. 3.-Consul General Ruble. who succeeded to the late Rouns- vile Wildmans post at Hong Kong. has arrived here on his way to Havana to relieve Consul General Bragg. He will go to his old home in Milwaukee and there await specific orders from Wash ington as to his subsequent movements.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
Fire in caran nf cntton

Bremen, Dec. 3.-Captain Mcdonald of the British steamer Magdala, from Gal weston. which arrived at this port today, reports that a fire among the cotton cargo on the bridge deck broke out while the vessel was at sea and 800 bales were damaged before it was extinguished. A portion of the damaged cotton was jetti- soned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
Richard Wainwright, Jr. in Hospital

New York. Dec. s.-Midshipman Rich- ard Wainwright. Jr., son of Commander Wainwright, United States Navy, has been taken to San Juan hospital says a Herald dispatch from San Juan. He is suffering from fever supposed to be typhoid.
 Wainwright has been in charge of a working party from the battleship In- diana. engaged in digging a small canal at Culebra Island.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04

the body of pr. Parker, the late pastor of the City Temple. in that edifice today, while long line of people undeterred by the miserable weather prevailing awaited their turn outside. According to the wishes of the dead clergyman, no mourn ing was worn but there was a great dis play of floral tributes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
savannah's New Steamer Line

Savannah Ga. Dec. 3.-The North Ger man Lloyd Steamship2Company has estab- lished a direct line between this city and Bremen. The first ship of the line, the Coblenz will arrive here tomorrow. Gen eral cargoes will be carried each way, the bulk of outward freights being cot
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
Will Fight Open Board.

Chicago. Dec. 3.-This afternoon the Chicago Board of Trade commenced a fight against the open Board of Trade in this city by cutting off its quotations and causing all tickers in the rooms of the open Board of Trade to be removed. Ii Is the intention to keep the quotations from the open board hereafter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
naaths Among Soldiers.

Washington, Dec. 3.-The army death list cabled from Manila under yesterday g date. totals 31 soldiers, including ten deaths from Asiatlc cholera and eighl from dy sentery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
Cursed A Woman.

Huntsville. Ala. Dec. 3.-Possum Brad lev. a young white hoy, who has recently returned from the penitentiary, was ar rested by the police last night for CUTS ing and abusing a white woman at the Southern depot. The incident created a great deal of excitement
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
Gold to South America.

New York. Dec. s3.-Goldman. Sachs &. Co. announce that they will ship $50O,00) of gold to South America. This makes s1 OaO. OOO going to that country.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
Howell Mayor of Atlanta.

Atlanta, Ga. Dec. S.-Captain Evan P. Howell was today elected Mayor of Att lanta without opposition. having been nominated some time ago In the primary. James L. Mayson was reelected City At torneY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
Passports in Philippines.

Washington, Dec. 3,-The Secretary of State has sent to the Governor of the Philippines ard the Governor of Porto Rico blank passports, forms of applica- tions and full instructions for the lssu- ance of passports by those officials.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
Carnegie Leaves London.

London, Dec. 3.-Mr. and Mrs, Andrew Carnegia left London this morning to embark on the steamer Oceanic. which sails today for New York. MT. Carnegie, who showed traces of his recent illness. was accompanied by physician.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
Estimates for Hawaii.

Washington. Dec. 3,-Secretary Shaw to- day transmitted to the House estimates for Improvements in Hawaii as submit ted by II. E. Copper, Secretary of the Treasury. A total of $1, ,434, A is asked.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
Accident at Furnace.

Sharon. Pa, Dec. 8-one man was kill ed and five others seriously injured at the works of the sharon Steel Company this morning The accident was the re- suit of flash from an open hearth fur nace