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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-19

A son was born to Rev. Crawford Ran
kin and wife, of Guthrie, Oklahoma, last
Sunday.
On account of the illness of DR.. Cation,
of Welda. his case was continued until
the October term.
Farmers, if you haven't noticed J J.
Andersons ad, you'd better look it up
it will interest you.
The Royal Neighbors give an ice-cream
social this evening. The Woodmen or
chestra will furnish music.
Miss Estnah Woodcock entertained
the members of the Y F. F. club, MON
day evening. A very pleasant time IS
reported.
The Methodists held their quarterly
meeting last Sunday. Rev. Jones. OF
Humboldt, occupied tile pulpit, morning
and evening
Alawn social was held at the Method
ist church, Tuesday evening Refresh.
ments were served and the kid Band
furnished music.
Sol Borror received a telegram, yester
dav from his son, Charlie, who is al
Heppner, Oregon, in which he saws that
he and his wife are be tn safe but they lost
all they had in the flood.
Old Mr.. Hanselman died on Thursda.
ofIast week, at the home of his daughter
Mrs. l.. II. Spohn. The funeral tool
place on Saturday, the services beinl
conducted by Rev. Church.
A letter from E. l.. Goss, OF Cnanute
TO the Greeley Graphic, states that nj
company will soon have several rigs I
the Jas field about Greeley, and that tn
district will be thoroughly tested to
gas and oil.
Tommy Nicholson informs us that II
father and mother and his brother Geort
and family were high and dry during Il
Aood at Topeka; that they did not nv
in North Topeka, as reported, but c
high ground in South Topeka.
VIM. King, who is charged with brea
inc into Rice Bros restaurant, had b
nreliminary trial before Justice, Oordo
last SATURDAY., and was bound over
th. d;st,it court in the sum OF 81 ,0O
hta IN rive hOnd. he w
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
TRIAL OF JIM HOWARD.
Nothing New Developed at the Hear
 ing Yesterday.

Frankfort. Ky, April 1i.-The interro- gation of the Commonwealth witnesses in the trial of James Howard for the murder of Governor William GoebeI, was begun in the Franklin Circuit Court at 10 o'clock today. Upon adjournment at noon but two witnesses. Civil Engineer D. M. Woodson. who furnished the plot of the State Capitol grounds. and Col P. T. Lillard. who accompanied William Goebel on the morning of the shooting. had been on the stand, and nothing in the case was expected at the third trial. : Eleven witnesses for the commonwe edith testified in the Howard case today. All had been on the stand at former trials of the case. and their testimony was of- fered for the purpose of showing the bringing of armed men to Frankford. the shooting of William Goebei, his death and the post mortem examination and it's showing. -
 The trial will be proceeded with Mon- day morning, and all of that day prob- ably, will be consumed in examination or witnesses who have been on the stand peiore. or are of no great importance.
 Henry Youtsey will not be called before iuesday, and probably later
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
IN PESsIMIsTIC MOOD.
Danish Commission Does Not Find
 Everything Lovely.

Washington, April u.-Advices received here are to the effect that the Royal Com mission left St. Thomas a few days ago for Denmark in pessinistic frame of mind After the treaty of cession had been laid aside the Danish Government, to placate the residents of the Danish West Indies. and the people at home who favored cession to the United States. sent this committee to the islands to devise means for the improvement of the con- dition of the islanders by the readjust- ment of salaries. the establishment of d. rectness of steamships and customs dues
 which 1t was hoped might reconcile the islanders to their retention by Denmark
 It now appears that the commission was much discouraged by what 1t saw and heard. so it Is entirely possible that there will be strong revival of the ces- sion movement in Denmark when they return. Technically the treaty of cession ratified by the United States Sepate is pending before the Danish Government
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
RESIGNATION OF REv1L.
It Has Caused Sensation in French
 Politics.

Paris, April 1.-The resixnation of Dr Hev'i. as Governor Ieneral of Algeria announced today. has caused a sensa- tion Tn French political circles owing to the peculiar circumstances leading LID to u. coming on the eve of Presid ent Lon pets departure for Aige.ia, it becomes a ver1table coup d'theatre.
 M. Revifs action follows Premier combes's recent speech in the Chamber or Deputies. denoIncing as false the charges of M: Beson. editor of The Petit Dauphinois, that ne had been approa ched with an offer to secure authorization for the brothers of the Grand Chartreuse monastery to remain in France on paw. ment of s20o.0o0.
 Governor Reyil. who is nephew of the director of The Petit Dauphinois, came nere seeking M. Combes to assure him that he was not connected with the charges but the Premier refused to re- ceive the Governor and the latter imme- diately resigned on the ground that he lacked the confidence of his superiors
 After a conference between President Loubet and M. Comhes, NJ Revirs re- sfgnation was accepted. It was subke- dueltly announced that there would be no change in the plans for the Presi- dents trip to Algeria. new Governor General will soon be appointed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
STOKES AS INVENTOR,
The Millionaire Philanthropist Plans
 Floating Battery.

New York, April 11.-Anson Phelps Stokes, the millionaire and philanthro- pist has invented floating battery de- signed for coast defense. It is spherical in form and resembles in some respects the famous Popoff and Novgorod of the Russian navy. The battery is intended to be constructed of steel and to carry two guns Of large calibre or one great gun. perdeck. MT. Stokes does not contemplate holding the guns rigid They can be ele- vated or depressed only by tilting the whole vessel by means of counter poises
 Unlike the Russian batteries Mr. Stokes makes no provision for self propulsion. The inventor claims that his battery is economical in construction and mainte- nance of great power in offensive opera tions, practically impregnable and free from the disadvantages attending previ- ous designs of a similar character
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
MORGAN ON MERCER
ALABAMA SENATOR TALKS OF
 COURTS DECISION.
Believes Many Other New Jersey Corporations Will Be Found Operating in Violation of E
 of the Law.

Washington, April Il. .-fSpeciaD- D-Sena- tor Morgan heartily endorses the merger case decision at St. Paul and believes the various other combinations formed under the laws of New Jersey will be found op- erating in violation of ,he Federal stat Iutes.
 'The decision of the court" said the Alabama Senator. 'is unquestionably right. c. P. Huntington pursued the pro- gram adopted by those who formed the Northern Securities Company by organ iizing a holding company in Kentucky. in which he merged number of small corporations that were operating in Cali fornia and Arizona. He attempted to get them under control of that holding com pany of Kentucky. He and his advisers instituted that scheme. and it was from that that all of these New Jersey com panies have sprung.
 The validity of that orga nization in Kentucky was attacked through an in- vestigation carried on by the committee on Pacific Railroads several years ago, but no action was taken on the measure settling up the Union Pacific and the Southern Pacific Railroad grants and railroad subsidies. The only thing then done was the taking of testimony, which
 
 s'It was then contended that this Ken lucky corporation had no constitutional or legal basis for its formation.
 The settlement afterward of the Union and Central Pacific Railroad debts caused the subject to pass out of notice until 1t was taken up by the governments of the Northwestern States, and then by the government of the United States, In or der to break up the merger of the North ern Pacific and of the Great Northern Railroads. .The United States Supreme Court has made decision after decision which lead to the unavoidable conclusion that the ta tempt of these men to combine the pow CTS Of these various corporations under the Kentucky charter was usurpation of power and authority that did not be- long to them under the law.
 Ut is very great point in favor of the power of the law to control these cor porations that has been determined in the decison of the merger case. and scarcely anything could be more beneficial to the people and the government.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
TRUSTS ARE WIPED OUT.
Many New Jersey Corporations Fail
 to Pay Their Taxes.

Chicago. April 11.-A dispatch to The Record Herald from Trenton. N. J., says:
 Governor Franklin Murphy's annual proclamation, forcibly dissoiving those trusts and corporations organized under the laws of the State which have not paid their annual tax, has been sent to the printers.
 Nine hundred and twenty-seven con cerns, capitalized in the aggregate at $329, 000, ,000 are affected
 The proclamation this year is in marked contrast with those of former years in that 1t snuffs out legal life nearly double the number of corporations of any pro. vious year. While the figures seem amazing. they do not actually represent any great amount of invested capital. The great bulk of the charters cancelled are of companies that were organized to float some project or other and were un- successful
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
NEGRO SHOOTS WOMAN.
Murdered Employers Wife and Then
 Killed Himself.

Huntington, l.. l.. April 11.-Paschale latour. a negro farm hand employed by Saslo Salato at South Dix. murdered Mrs Salato and then killed himself some time during Thursday night.
 The crime was not discovered until Sa- lato. who is employed in New York. re- turned home today.
 The negro used a shot gun and a pistol He apparently stood close to Mrs. Salatc when he fired the gun at her. The wea. pon yas loaded with buckshot and the charge tore the top of her head off After shooting Mrs. Salato the negro shot him. self with the pistol. Mrs. Salato was A years old. Latour, who has worked or the farm six years. was 30 years old NJ reason could be given for the tragedy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
LIVED IN STONE AGE.
Burial Ground of Prehistoric Race
 is Discovered.

Hopkinsville. Ky. April H.-Prof War ren Moorehead. curator of the department or archaeology of Phillips Academy, An dover. Mass, has discovered on a farm, east of this place. what he says was the burying ground of a prehistoric people. Professor Moorehead exhumed ten skele- tons. several being in a fair state of pres ervation. He is making a preliminary in- vestigation in this region, and it is likely will be followed by party of archaeolo- gists from Yale College.
 The bones found. he pronounced to be those of an extinct race of mound build CTS. All the skeletons were in receptacles built of fiat stones.
 Some cups were found in several graves. and a stone knife was found in one. Pro- lessor Moorehead will continue his inyes- tigation for several days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
Listen if You Ever Listen.

The best black and fastest black stocking than was 5 CT handed you any retail counter for 1oc Stockings Unexceed and Unchalenged Monday at SC When you buy these don't look for anything but the
 best stocking you have A guaran-
 tee goes with it.
 Here ladies Drop Stitched Stockings at ....13c
 Worth Following these ladies Drop Stitch Stockings worth
 every cent of 3sc. pair at at..;............ I8c pair Here is lot of gray and and Pure Lisle and
 drop stitch stockings which have been selling at
 7sc and $1. co and now they ..........7sc. pr We offer also so doz pair lisle drop stitch hose in col
 red, black gray and green worth 3sc
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
0. W. Witham Indicted

Warrenton. Ga. April 1.-The grand jury of Warren County today returned indictments against Charles ". Witham of Atlanta. former President and Finan- cial Agent and E. B. Farmer, Vice-Pres. ident of the bank at warrenton which institution closed its doors in February, iSoz' owing to depostors withdrawing a iarge sum Of money. The indictment chareed felony in rendering the bank in- HoNent ana leaning more than 10 per cent of the capital stock to one officer of inc institution.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
Mexican Plague Situation,

Mazatlan. Mexico. April I.-There are now but two patients at the lazaretto both of whom are rapidly improving One man has died of the plague at the laza. retto at Siquiros. All the other patients at that place are making quick recoveries There is much gratitude felt towards Governor Canedo who has remained here throughout the plague epidemic.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
Examinations for Annanolis

Washington, April 11.-Examinations for candidates for appointment as mid shipmen to the Academy at Annapolis will be held in the principal cities of the United States beginning April 2l and will be conducted under the direction of the Civil Service Commission. A second ex- animation will be conducted in Washing ton May 12, and a final examination at the Academy June 16.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12

garding what the distinction will be though 1t probably will be one of the grand crosses. The North German Ga- zette says Dr. won Holleben has received the diamonds of the Red Eagle. Order of the first class. which order, with ivy leaves. he already possessed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
Cigar Workers Fall Out.

Havana. April 11.-As a result of diff ferences which have arisen between the Havana Commercial Company and the Cigar Manufacturer Association the company has withdrawn its thirteen fac tories from membership in the association and will discontinue the use of the asso- citation label These labels purport to guarantee the ,egitimacy ot cigars as hay ing been made in Havana
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12

Baltimore. April 11.-Ex-Senator Me Laurin, of South Carolina. in an inter view here says that the Mohawk Valley Steel Company, of which he Is vice -pres!- dent, has let contracts for the building of an immense iron and steel plant at Brunswick, Ga, to cost ten million dol lars. The president of Mohawk Company is F. Umstead of New York
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12

likelihood of a conviction. as his wealthy patrons do not wish to testify against him, and they assert that If a jury should find Canfleld guilty and the trial judge should sentence him to a term of Imprisonment. he would be able to oh- tain a stay pending appeal and to give bonds, so that there need be no interfer- ence with his plans for Saratoga.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
cANFrELD TO STAND TRIAL.
Hopes to Be Through With It Be-
 fore Saratoga Season.

New York April 11.-Richard A. Can field. charged with running a gambling house. will return from Europe within a month. according to one of his intimate friends and business associates.
 He expects, they say. that he will have to stand trial in this city in May or June, and that he will be in position to go to Saratoga and open his club house when the summer season begins. In the event that his case should be taken up before the end of June. he will have his liberty on bail, and no bail cases are tried dur ing the summer holidays.
 His friends insist that there Is little
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12

Continueing The Evening Post says. That there is well defined idea in Wall Street that Mir. Schwab's work will be considerably lightened, and he will give his attention exclusively to general supervision and act in more of an ad- visory capacity In the future: that the various vice-presidents will in a sense have more exclusive jurisdiction over tho several departments, although subject of course to President Schwab"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
Going to Medical Congress.

New York. April 11.-On the steamer Prince Irene of the North German Lloyd line which sailed today for Genoa, via Gibraltar. and Naples. were the United states delegates to the triennial interna- uonal medical congress. which meets fin Madrld shortly. The party, which was a large one. included among others. Dr Richard Douglass. Nashville, Tenn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
Burned Hungarian Flag.

'Wagram, Hungary. April lion the occasion of the national festival today, the Crotian peasants made a demonstra- tion against the Hungarian authorities and hauled down and burned the Hun garian flag, which was flying at the rail- road station at zaprasic junction. The authorities subsequently obtained con- trol of the situation and hoisted a new 2ag with much ceremony.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
Now We Come Forward with the most Magnetic Corset
 Offer

since the time Montgomery rocked in the Cradle of the Confederacy
 Here so French Shaped Girdles Corsets straight front and shaped exactly like the French Models, made of batiste and lace trimmed at..............Aoc at. Here is genuine French tape Grde Corset at $1. % Here is Warner's rust proof long hip Corset with ex- tended garters and made of Batste and trim med with lace at ......................$1.o $1. co
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
Earthquake in Mexico.

Mexico City, April 1i-At 2:sO D. m. a sharp earthquake shock was felt in this city Some excitement prevailed for a time, many people rushing into the street fearing that the earthquake might prove serious. No damage resulted, however. It's not known whether the shock was felt in other portions of the Republic.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
TURKEY IS ALARMED.
Few of Serious Complications With
 Turkey.

Constantinople, April 11.-The news of the death of M. Stcherbina. the Russian Consul at Mitrovitza, European Turkey, who was shot by an Alzasin sentinel re- gently at that place, has greatly alarmed the authorities here. who, as a result, an- ticapate complication with Russia.
 Consular reports from Monautir show that the anarchistic conditions prevailing there are becoming more acute. Assassi- nations of both Christians and Mussel- mans are increasing. In the district of Porlep during the past week no less than fifty Christians were killed by Mussel- mans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
To Improve Colbert Shoals.

Chattanooga. Tsnn., April 1.-The United States engines charge of the Government works on the Tennessee Rlv- CT opened bids at noon today for the i'm provements at Colbert Shoals, involving an expenditure of 545,oO0 now available and $60o,OO0 more contingent upon appro- priations by the next Congress
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
Will Re-elect schwah.

New York, April 1.-The Evening Post today quotes a director of the United States stel corporation. to the effect that Charles M. Schwab will be reelected president at the annual meeting Monday. The director quoted says there never was any idea of supplanting Mir. Schwab.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
ATLANTA BANKS COMBINED.
One of Them is the Institution Rob-
 he'd bv Sims

Vne or Them IS the 1nstItut1on Hob-
 bed by Sims.
 Atlanta. Ga. April 12-The Cauitai City National Bank. whose Collection Clerk. G. Hallman Sims, confessed to a defal- cation of $9i.JO0 one week ay) has been amalganlted with the Atlaata National Bank.
 The deal was fnancilly consumma ated a little after midnight. The details have Flot ybesns pade public. but it is stated that the affairs If the Capitai City Bank were in excellent condition, in spite of the heavy drain caused by Simss de- falcatlon.
 The bank was capitalized at s25O,OoO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
Storm in Indiana

Marion. Ind, April 11.-A terrific storm did great damage in the gas belt today. Several valuable stock barns were burned by lightning and Tn south Marion nine teen persons were stunned by bolt that tore away part of the roof of a dwell ing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
Dead in Bath House.

Pittsburg. April IA man Identified as Kirby Smith of New York was found dead today In the sleeping apartment of a Fifth Avenue Turkish bath house. It Is said he was a representative of a New York advertising company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
win Decorate Holleben,

Berlin, April 11.-Baron von Hoileoen retires June 90 and until then the recog- hilton which Emperor William intends to hestow on him will not be announced. The foreign offices gives no intamation yet re-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12

THE Supreme Court of Alabama will
 meet tomorrow for the submission of cases coming up from the Fifth Di-
 vision which is composed of Lee, Tai iapoosa. Russell and adjacent coun-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
ANTI-sTRIKE BILLS PASS.
Queen Wilhelmina Puts Them Into
 Immediate Effect.

The Hague. April 11.-At an urgent sit- ting of the first chamber of the Nether- lands Parliament today. the anti-strIka bills previously adopted by the second chamber were passed unanimously,
 Queen Wilhelmina immediately sanc- tioned the anti strike bills. which forth with became effective.
 The militia remains under arms and Ia guarding the railroads.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
Passing Tllrong
4-==. e<-

WT-N sfS D . Hon. J. Tom Hefiin. Secretary of State, spent yesterday in Lafayette where he was engaged in an important criminal case. |. a Hon. o. P. Cant of Birmingham, Com missary General on the Governors staff, was in Montgomery yesterday He is getting ready for the trip to St. Louis as a. member of General Corbin's staff, on the occasion of the dedicatory exer- cises of the St. Louis Worlds Fair. and anticipates a pleasant trip.
 Mir. W. w. Christian is spending a few days in Notasulga.
 Mir. J. P. oConnor came up from Pen sacola. Fla, yesterday and is spending few days in the city.
 Mir. John Haywood has returned from a visit to Raleigh, N. C.
 Mir. silas Tyson has returned to the city on business trip
 MT. P. c. McRee of Lowndesboro Is ex- pected in the city today.
 MT. s. M. Day, popular Montgomery dry goods salesman, has been in Pensa- cola, Fla, the past two weeks, returning to Montgomery last night.
 A, B. Freeman of Birmingham is in the city. MT. Freeman is a popular travelin gpassenger agent of the Queen and Crescent.
 Sheriff W. o. Robbins of Elmore County
 was in the city last night. Eenator Edmund W. Pettus reached the
 city yesterday afternoon and Is at the
 New Mabson Hotel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12

assemble promptly at s o'clock. It is probable that at this meeting an in- vitation will be extended Hon. James Wilson Secretary of the Agricultural Department. to visit Montgomery on his Southern tour.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
WILL COST $500, 900.

Accident on the Iowa Will Require
 Large Expenditure.
 Washington, April 1.-The cost of re- pairing and overhauling the Iowa, in cluding the damage caused by the recent explosion, is estimated by the Navy De- partment at $500 0O0
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12

AT the Cumberland Presbyterian Church today Rev. MT Lewis of Lebanon, Tenn, will preach and will supply the charge temporarily.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12

Do we want the man for whom we a progressive administration If SO, vote for Charles P. Anderson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12

Scribbler-Have you any difficulty in remem- bering the verses you write? Scrawler-No. they generally come back to me: that iS wbsr, inclose return postage. "'~-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12

Do we want the man for whom we a progressive administration If so, vote for Charles P. Anderson,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12

THE April meeting of the Commercial
 and Industrial Association will take
 place Tuesday night. The call for the meeting requests all members to sub init suggestions for action on the part of the association. The meeting will
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12

IMPORTANT meeting of the Board of Managers of the Organized Charities will be held at the Y. M. c. A. par lors Monday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock Matters of importance will be taken up.