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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-26
BOUGHT BY MEXICO.
Government Secures Controlling In
terest of Railroad.


Mexico City. Sept 25.-Great interest
has been aroused in railway circles by
the announcement made today that the
government has bought in London the
controlling interest in the inter-oceanic
railway by purchasing the majority of the
newly created bonds in whose holders, by
virtue Of an arrangement creating them,
is vested the administration Of the prop
erty.
The government bought these bonds at
a fraction over 90, securing the major
ity in competition with we'll known
firm Of New York bankers who some
months ago acquired control of the Mex
lean National Railroad. The govern
ment has invested in this purchase a por-
ton of the reserve funds OF the nation.
The purchase was made at 30 and the
bonds bear 4 1-2 per cent interest.
The guiding idea in this purchase was
in reality the purpose of the government
to secure control OF an independent rail-
way to the Gulf of Mexico as a means
of defense against any possible combi-
nation of railway interests that might
tend to affect injuriously the rate situa-
ton and commerce of the country in gen.
eral. The government has, it Is said,
headed off the New York bankers who
sought to secure the inter-oceanic rail-
way practically merging it with the Mex
lean railroad.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-26
SPAIN UNUSUALLY HONEST.
Paying Debt Which She is Not Bound
to Acknowledge,

Washington, Sept. 25.-The Treasury
Department has begun distribution OF
$2s,5O the sum received from the govern
ment of Spain az one of the annual pay.
ments Of indemnity due under the treaty
of 1884 The continuation of these pay
ments is regarded as a marked evidence
of the high sense of honor cherished by
the Spanish people in meeting an obliga-
ton.
About 1878 some American merchant
ships we're seized and destroyed by Span
ish naval vessels, and when the matter
was brought before a tribunal an award
was made in favor of the United States
citizens for the amount Of their losses.
The principal was converted by Curl
Gus Spanish method in perpetual rentss,
and the Spanish government has met the
interest on these with great regularity
ever since the treaty of 1884.
By a rule of International law war alb
solutely extinguishes treaties previously
existing between the principals, but the
Spanish government did not regard itself
as thus relieved by its recent war with
the United States, and the only discom-
fort to which the script holders were sub
jected was in a slight deferment of two
payments during the war.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-26
TWO CLUBBED TO DEATH.
Disorders Continue in the Anthracite
Region.

1eCS 4Ohs
Philadelphia, Sept. 25-While there was
considerable disorder and many acts of
violence in sections of the hard coal re-
gions today, the lawlessness was not so
general as it was earlier in the week.
The presence of additional troops and
q drenching rain assisted greatly in the
preservation of peace.
The most serious outbreak occurred
near Oliphant almost under the noses of
the soldiers OF the 18th Regiment A
nom union miner named Winston was
dubbed to death by band of Hunga-
rians and his son-in-law was badly beat
en-.
Near Wilkesbarre a coal and iron po-
iceman was almost dubbed to death.
Reports from other parts of the region
show that petty cases OF violence con-
tnue. The lower anthracite region is
comparatively quiet. most of the lawless-
ness occurring IN the vicinity of Gran
ton and Willesbarre.
Brigadier General Goblin is keeping
many of his soldiers on the move, either
shifting their camps or sending out COM
panies to scatter crowds. This afternoon
he moved the Sth Regiment which has
been stationed at Shenandoah since July
81, to Duryea, half way between Scran-
ton and Wilkesbarre. A company of the
18th was sent to Forest City, the ex-
IRENE northern edge of the hard coal
BEDS and about twenty-four miles north
of Scranton. The company had a brush
with a mob upon its arrival but no one
was hurt.
President Mitchell says the troops will
help to keep the men firmer in their de-
termination to stand out against the
operators
The coal companies claim they are daily
placing more men at work and the ship
ment of coal continues in small guam
titles
The situation at Lebanon, where ne
Rroes took the places of the iron and
steel workers in the plant of the Amer
lean Iron and Steel Company, thereby
causing riots and the killing of one per-
son and the injuring of others. continues
quiet.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-26
FAITH IN THE BoGoTA.
Colombian officials Hope to Whip
Rebels on Water.

Panama, Sept. 25.-The government e1-
tertains great hope of the new cruiser
Bogota, recently acquired by 1t in the
United States and expected here shortly.
1t is believed when the Bogota begins
operations the revolutionists will losa
their prestige at sea, which government
officials declare to have been their great
est strength.
The American gunners sent down here
for service on government gunboats by
the Colombian Minister in Washington,
Senior Concha, made an examination this
morning of the gunboats Chiquito ad Cla-
pet each of which is armed with two
six-uounders. These boats are thought TO
be faster than those in possession of ths
revoutionists and the hope is entertain-
ed that the government fleet will defeat
the insurgents at sea.
The revolutionary gunboats Boyacas
Gaitan and Darien are not very well pre-
pared for fighting. The Padilla Is their
most efficient ship.
The success of the government in its
contemplated naval engagements depends
on the Bogota which is commanded by
Captain Marmaduke, an American, and
manned by an American crew. II the Boz
gotta sinks the Padilla the revolution, It
is believed, will be ended. There is no
change today in the situation at Panama.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-26
SERIOUS CHARGE MFERRED
Attempt to Seize ISthmuS 81
Intimated.
Commander Mason, Who Was Seu1
to Relieve Mclean, Has Beem
Assigned by the Latter
to Shore Duty.

Panama, Sept. 25.-Traffic across thu
isthmus is free, and part of the revo1u-I
tionary army having retreated to Agua
Dulce, the danger of a battle on tia
isthmus is believed to be removed.
In communication sent to Commander
Mclean of the United States cruiser Cin-
cinnati, Governor Salazar has endeavored
to demonstrate that the Colombian Gov.
eminent has here all the forces necessary
to protect the lives and property Of Al
foreigners and to guarantee their rights
The governor adds that he is DESTROYS of
having pointed out to him a single case
where the lives or property of foreigners
have been menaced, and consequently he
holds that the landing of the United
States marines was not justified.
He says he considers it an attempt TO-
assume the sovereignty of Coiombias
protests against it, and states that ne
will hold Commander Mclean Responsible
for whatever may happen as the results
of the marines landing. In the meantime
$50 American marines remain here to pro-
tect Aemrican interests.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-26
HOT FIGHT in CONVENTION
Friends of Ferry Desired That
No Action Be Taken.
william L. Carpenter OF Detroit
Nominated for Justice Of the
Supreme Court of Of the
State of Michigan.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Sept. 25.-After a
long and laborous session in which more
oratory and enthusiastic partisan strife
were in evidence than have been seen
in the councils Of the Republican party
in this State for many years, the Repub-
lican State convention today Endorsed the
Senatorial candidacy Of General r. A.
Rlger, former Secretary Of War and
nominated Williab l.. Carpenter OF De-
troit for Justice of the Supreme Court, to
fill the vacancy caused by the death OF
Justice Charles d. Long.
General Alger's friends won a great
victory over the supporters of Dexter M.
Ferry of Detroit, the test strength having
been made on motion to adopt the
minority recommendation Of the Commit
tee on Resolutions to the effect that the
expression of sentiment on the Senatorial
candidacy of any one be taken.
The test vote by roll call of counties
rejected the minority report by a vote of
427 to ASS. The majority report which
endorsed General Alger was then adopted
without an opposing vote amid loud and
continued cheering from the Alger sup
porters.
Follows Roosevelt's Tip.
At the opening session of the convention
this forenoon, Congressman Hamilton or
Niles, temporary chairman. made an ad-
dress devoting his time chiefly to the
tariff and trusts, along the lines similar
to those OF President Roosevelt's recent
speeches. He predicted that recipro-
city arrangement between this country
and Cuba would be perfected by the Fff-
ty-seventh Congress.
The report of the Resolution Committee
at the afternoon session eulogized the
late Senator Mcmillan and Justice Long
and commended the State and nationa
administrations. This portion OF the re-
port was unanimously adopted.
The great struggle of the Alser anc
Ferry forces followed over the majority
and minority reports of the matter of en-
dorsing General Alger for United States
Senator.
General HI M. Duffield of Detroit
nominated Judge Carpenter for Supreme
Court Justice. Judge Shepard of Bay
City was also presented as a candidate
but later his name was withdrawn and
Judge Carpenter was made the unanimous
choice.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-26
TO RUN OUT MExIcANS.
Rumor Of Coming Trouble at Port
Arthur, Tex,

Beaumont, Tex, Sept. 25.-There have
been persistent rumors tonight that there
Is a likelihood of trouble at Port Arthur,
1t being reported that an endeavor is to
be made to run out the Mexicans who
are employed there on the railroads and
in the refneries.
United States Marshal A. ]. Houston
ordered a special train on which he has
gone to Port Arthur with large num-
Der of special deputies. Telephone mes
sageS from Port Arthur say that there
Is no necessity for such action but Mar
shall Houston declares that the Mexicans
are in urgent need Of protection and
that he. fearing international complica-
tons in case there is an outbreak, will
see to it that they get protection. Up to
IL o'clock there had been no overt acts
towards the Mexicans.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-26
PRAIRIE WILL BE SENT.
Mclean May Need More Marines on
the IsthmuA

Washington, Sept. 25.-Secretary Moody
was more fully advised today OF the stu
alton on the isthmus by another and a
longer cablegram from Commander Nc
Lean at Colon. 1t was said at the de-
partment that the commanders report
was to the effect that conditions on the
isthmus, while not seriously disturbed
now, are such that the United States
force at present there cannot be with
drawn or diminished.
After the receipt of this dispatch, It
was announced that the Prairie had been
ordered to leave the Boston navy yard
by noon tomorrow, going thence to,
League Island. TO lake on a party Of en-
listed men, and then proceeding to Nor
folk. where she will be ready to start at
any moment with the marines assembled
there for Colon.
Orders also were sent to the Olympia,
which is to convey Rear Admiral Cogh-
Ian to the Caribbean, directing that re-
pair work be expedited so that she will
be ready to sail about the first week In
October instead of the latter part Of that
month as was anticipated.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-26
Died from SPIDERS Rite.

st. Joseph. Mo-. Sept. 25.-Mrs. Magde-
line W. Rode is dead. and DIR. Walter H
Morris, her physician, and Undertaken
E. j. ms are suffering from blood
poison as the result of a spider bite re-
ceived by Mrs. Rode three weeks ago
She died at II o'clock last night, after
terrible agony The doctor and under
taker were stricken from contact with
the poisoned body of the woman.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-26
Sympathy from France.

Paris! Sept. 25-The National Congress
of French Miners, in session at Com
mentary in the Department of Allier, for
the pose of discussing important min
ing problems, including the question of
a general strike. has cabled the follow
ing message to John Mitchell, President
of the United Mine Workers of America:
THE French National Congress sends
fraternal greetir gs to the striking Penn
sylsnia miners, and forms sincere wishes
for the success of the strike"
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-26
Amendment Confirmed.

Washington, Sept. 25.-The appointment
of Charlemagne Tower as Ambassador to
Germany to succeed Mr.. White, is con-
firried here. 1t is likely that official an
nouncement of the change will be made
soon. either by President Roosevelt him
self or by the State Department.
Mr.. Towers acceptance Of the Ger
man mission will create a vacancy in
the Enthusiastically to Russia, which is
held now by him. 1t is regarded as quite
likely that he will in turn be succeeded
by Hon. Bellamy Storer. present Minis
ter to the court OF Spain.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-26
THE REsTAuRoDoR's ACTION.
Hoisted Stars and Stripes to Prevent
Being Fireo on.

Port of Spain, Sept 25.-Further expla-
nations of the bombardment of Ciudad,
Bolivar. by the Venezuelan gunboat I'M
der the American flag have been received
here.
When the United States gunboat Mari
eta visited Ciudad, Bolivar, last July,
many people there took her for the Res
laura dor, AS the two vessels are similar
in appearance. The American flag at
the Mariettas foremast, however, showed
that vessels nationality and the foreign
residents were glad Of her presence.
The Marietta was expected to return to
Ciudad. Bolivar, and the captain of the
Resta urador took advantage Of this ex-
pectst ton when he hoisted the American
flag over his vessel to avoid being fired
on by the revolutionists.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-26
ENGLAND IS SUFFERING.
Anthracite Strike Having Its Eff
feet There.

London, Sept. 25.-"The American de-
mand for anthracite coal continues good,
but up to date we have not made much
from it and the English consumer has
been getting all the worst of the situa-
ton
This statement has been made to rep
resentative of the Associated Press by
the most prominent anthracite operator
on the coal exchange.
what l may call abnormal American
demand has been felt for about a month
mast" he continued. THE abnormal
shipments to date total about 5000 tons.
We are slow, / confess, in taking advan-
tage of the American demand. The peo-
pie who are really suffering from the
boom are the English consumers. because
the retailers sharply advanced prices CO.
incident with the boom in the export
trade"
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-26
1000 DIE BY EARTHQUAKE.
Many Villages Wrecked in Eastern
Turkestan.

Allahabad, India. Sept. pa dispatch
to The Pioneer from Kashgar, eastern
Turkestan. says only a dozen people were
killed there in the earthquake. but that
the disturbances wrecked many Villages
in the northern part of the province. the
total number of persons killed being 1000.
There were no premonotory signs, says
the dispatch, but a pronounced rise in
temperature followed the principal shock
The temperature continued 20 rise dur
ing the subsequent days which were at
tended by a repetition of slight quakes
The despatch says no Europeans lost
their lives.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-26
No Response from Consul.

Washington, Sept. 25.-No response has
been received by the State Department
from the United States Consul at Bar
ranqulla, Colombia in answer to its in-
quiry for a statement of the conditions at
Santa Marta. which was reported to have
been the scene of another revolutionary
outbreak 1t is believed that the cables
have been cut and unless something Is
heard from the consul within a short time
one of the United States warships in the
vicinity will be dispatched to Barran-
auilIa and Santa Marta.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-26
CONVICTED OF TREACAERY.
German in Pretoria Sentenced TO I'm
prisonment.

London, Sept. GA dispatch from
Capetown to the Central News says that
Max Ernest Hershel a German subject,
has been convicted of treacherw, and
sentenced by a military court at Pretoria
to ten years Imprisonment at hard labor.
The evidence in the case showed that
last March after having taken the oath
of neutrality Henshel started for Ger
many, carrying with him a number of
Kaffir curiosities, among which were
found when the curiosities were exam
ined at the frontier, certain documents
addressed by Commandant Beyers to
former President Kruger and Dr. Leyds,
the Boer representatives in Europe.
The prisoner pleaded ignorance as to
the contents Of the documents, but ad-
mltted that he had been promised 5000
for delivering them.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-26
Picked Up $1,000, 900 in Gold.

New York. Sept. 25.-The l.0OO,00O re-
ccived by the steamer Majestic yester-
day was consigned ostensibly to the
Deutsch Bank of Berlin in this city.
In reality it was received by the National
City Bank This is part of the gold pick
ed up In the London market, and is sep
crate aid distinct from the $500. 900 of
South African gold now on the way to
the same bank.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-26
ovERsEERs OF HARVARD.
John D. Long President of the
Board.

New York, Sept. 25.-John d. Long, ex-
Secretary of the Navy, has been chosen
President of the Board of Overseers OF
Harvard University, says Boston DIS
patch to The Times. Deans were elected
as follows: Harvard College, Byron sat
terlee: Graduate School, John Henry
wright: Lawrence Scientific School. Ma
thaniel s Shatter; Dental School Eugene
n smith. John Goddan Hart was chosen
instructor inA English. Edward Hale, A..
b.. was reappointed as the professor of
Homolitics; Maurice Howe Richardson,
NJ. D., was elected associate professor
of surgery.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-26
GREAT SHEEP FARMS.
Will Comprise Part of 100000 Acres
in Florida.

Barlow, Fla, Sept. 25.-It has been an
nounced that Judge George N. Holcombt
of Arcadia, Fla, has closed a deal fol
over 900 acres of DeSoto County LAND
along the Kissimmee River. reaching as
far north as the line OF this Polk) Coun-
ty, and is negotiating for the purchase
of the lands in the northern half of Kis-
smmee Island on the Osceola side.
II is understood that a portion of the
land will be stocked with sheep and cat
tie, the remaining land to be planted in
various grasses
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-26
DISPATCHES FROM M'LRAN.
Show That There is Work for
Marines on Isthmus.


Washington, Sept. 25.-The Navy De-
paftment has received the following ca
Diagrams from Commander Mclean Of
the Cincinnati:
"CoIon, September %.
"Wednesday afternoon 300 insurgents at
tempted to board train about leaving
Empire station and capture Colombian
officer, passenger Colon to Panama Ma
rine knocked insurgent off with the butt
of gun. Guards did not fire es they fed"
The second dispatch was as follows:
Colon, Sept rs.
Russell and the companies marching
railway station and wharves Panama:
one company marines, Colon. Marines
shs ring duty with sailors who had been
doing all guard duty. Placed Mason COM
mand forces doing duty ashore"
Commander N. c. Mason was sent down
to Colon to relieve Commander Mclean
of the command of the Cincinnati, but.
as indicated in the above dispatch, he Is
to cooperate with him there for time.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-26
A Closed Incident.

Washington. Sept. 25-It practically has
been decided to regard the misuse of the
American flag by the Venezuelan Gov
eminent warship Restaurador as a closed
incident. The apology made by the
Venezuela foreign office and the hoist
ing and saluting of the American flag
with twenty-one guns is taken as suf-
ficient explation. Minister Bowen's ener-
getic action in the matter is approved.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-26
LONDON HAS SENSATION.
Explosion Said to Have Been At
tempt on Presidents Life.

London. Sept. 25.-Great excitement was
created in London this evening by a
story sent out by the Dalziel News Agency
under a New York date. saying 1t was
supposed that an anarchist attempt on
the life of President Roosevelt was in
vowed in the wreckage of the Golden
Eagle Hotel at Washington with dyna-
mite and the subsequent suicide of the
perpetrator of the outrage.
The newspapers here got out specials
and flaming placards, and boys were
bawling the startling news through the
streets with the result that half of the
population of London went home believ-
ing that the assassination of the Presi-
dent had been attempted.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-26
RIOT OF STUDENTS.
California University Boys Assault a
Man

Berkeley, Cal, Sept. 25.-As result of
a riotous diversion by students of the
University of California, one of Their
members, Winfield Reed of Santa Barba-
ra, Cal, Is in Jail on. a charge of felony
and others are likely to be incahceratei.
During big rally to the football team
about fifty students took possession of a
local train, put out the lights, turned on
the hand brakes and demolished the en-
tire furnishings. Winfield Reed was de-
tected in the act of putting on the air
brake and was arrested. The students
rushed to his rescue and desperate fight
ensued, but Reed finally was placed in
jail. The boys tried to storm the place,
but were repulsed.
President Wheeler of the University
said he saw no reason why the law should
not take it's course In Reeds case, as
his osfense was serious. Other arrests
are probable.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-26
CURES OF APPENDICITIS.
3e5 Operations in German Hospital
Nearly All Successful.

Philadelphia. Sept. 25.-The records at
the German hospital show that more
cases of appendicitis are treated than al
all the other hospitals in the city and
the average number of cases of this kind
annually is 365, or one operation for every
day in the year. Nearly every one of
these cases is operated on successfully.
DIR. John Il. Deavor, chief of the sur
gical staff at the German hospital, con-
tends that the knife is always essentially
the surest cure for the disease, besides
being the shortest route to recovery.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-26
FOUR srocKMEN KILLED.
Burlington Passenger Train Crashes
Into a Caboose.

Princeton, Ill, Sept. 25.-Four stockmer
were killed and two seriously injured in
a rear-end collision on the Burlington
Road, near Maiden. early today.
The Burlington passenger train crash
ed into the stock train, telescoping the
caboose.
The dead: George Stewart, Winches-
ter, ILL.,; A. H. Canthers, Table Grove
H.; A. H. Wagner, Prairie City. H.
W. L. Collins, Rartolph. Ill.
The seriously injured: l.. B. Wisey
Mayville. ILL.,: N. B. Johnson. Avon, Ill
The injured were taken to Galesburg.
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day practically established in Atlanta.
This announcement was made today by
Fleming G. duBignon, general counsel OF
the company, who has removed his ONCE
from Savannah to Atlanta. 1t Is stated
that General Manager Leary will also
have offices here. The traffic department
of the express company will remain at
CHATTANOOGA.