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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-07
SAYS SHE WAS ABDUCTED.
Miss Josephine cofan Declares sh
 Was Hypnotixed.

Omaha. Nes.. Nov. s.-Miss Josephine Coffins i7-year-old girl who disappeared from her home in East Orange. N. J., yesterday arrived at Omaha today and is at the home of her cousin, a Miss wand of this city, who is a relative of the wife of Postmaster Crow. According to the story told by Miss Coffin, she was abduct- ed while under a hypnotic spell by a man and woman, both, strangers
 The woman. she said. met her on the street fin East Orange and exacted a promise from Miss Conn that she would meet her at certain place in East Orange. She could not resist the wo- mans influence and kept the appoint nent. She was met by a man who placed her in a carriage and took her to New York. After reaching the latter city the young woman says she lost her memory and knew nothing of her where- abouts until the strange woman aroused her in Chicago. It was not until she reached Cedar Rapids that Miss Coffin realized what had happened to her and she telesraphed to her. relatives in this city to meet her. which. they did What the motive for the kidnapping was the giri cannot tell. l...yss z,-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-07
TROOPS LEAVE COLON.
Rebels Had Been Ordered to Attack
 Them, -f:

4uGms
 Panama Nov. 6.-Generai Pomhilo Gutierrez who arrived yesterday at Colon, and who came to replace Governor Obal- dia. brought with him several secreta- ries and a stan of fifteen. all Colombians. to replace the Isthmians This. 1t is pointed out here, shows how Panama was considered at Bogota.
 As up to late yesterday afternoon the Colombian troops at Colon had not de- cided to leave. city division of troops of the Republic of Panama was ordered to attack them and was on its way when a telegram announced the departure from Colon of the Royal Mail steamer orinoco with the Colombian troops. General To- var and staff, who had been arrested here. did not have time to leave. for the steam CT would not wait
 When the news of the depature of the Colombian troops became known here late last night, the enthusiasm was un- limited. Thousands of persons with flags. torches and fireworks, headed by two bands of music. marched through the town.
 As the procession passed the United States consulate, 'The Star Spangled Banner" was played. and the crowds cheered wildly for the United States. President Roosevelt, Commander Hub bard of the Nashville. Secretary Hay and Acting Consul Ehrman.
 The procession went to General Huer- tas's headquarters. and with the General borne on the shoulders of four patriots, marched through the town again. Dr. Amador. the Minister of Finance of the Provisional Government and the revolu- tionary junta Jose Argeno, Frederico Boyd and Tomas Arias, who, with Gen. eral Huertas. were hailed as the libera- tors of Panama, received great ova- tiOns Q.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-07
Goschen Opposes Chamberlain.

Liverpool. Nov. 6.-Lord Goschon. formerly Chancellor of the Exchequer. speaking here. said he favored retaliation under the extra ordinary circumstances requiring heroic legis- lation but is opposed to giving the Govern ment mandate authorizing Ietaiatory tariffs The speaker added that Joseph Chamberlain s policy dangerous and that 1t was un- statesmanlike to characterize who are not pre- pared to accept 1t as being unfriendy to the colonies. He denied that there were any signs of the decay of the industries Of the United Kingdom and he supported hls statement by statistics. The speaker further asserted that foreign communities are heecci by the trusts'' and declared that the system of dumping could not continue. He believed Mir. Cham berlain's policy would hamper trade and re- duce ShippinR.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-07
Fueds Spring Up.

Steubenville. O.. Nov. 6.-Growing out of startling testimony given by witnesses In the recent murder trial of Samuel Ashby, which reflected on. various per have sprung up. George Livingstone at- tackled John Simpkins and was shot at. The Stringer property was burned along with that of others. entailing a loss of $30Oo0 and last night another attempt to burn property was frustrated. Every man in the township goes armed and many do not go out at night, fearing as- sasSina tiOn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-07
RECOGNITION IS MADE.
United States Will Deal With De Facto Government

Washington. Nov 6.-The United States Government has recognized the de facto government of Panama. It was announc- ed at the State Department after the re- turn of Secretary Hay from the Cabinet meeting that instructions had been sent United States Minister Beaupre at Bogota assuming that he has not yet left the capital, and to MT. Ehrman, the United States Vice Consul at Panama and now acting Consul there. to inform the Gov ernment of Colombia and Panama re- spectively that the de facto government is recognized.
 The Secretary of State today made a statement in regard to affairs on the Isth- mus of Panama, in which the following appears: .,--
 The action of the President in the Panama matter is not only in the strict est accordance with the principles of jus tice and equity, and in line with all the pest preceuemts Uf our pubIfc policy, but it was the only course he could have taken in compliance with our treaty rights and obligations By our treaty entered into with New Granada in 1646, New Granada guarantees that the right of way or transit across the Isthmus of Panama upon any modes of communica- ton that now exist or that may hereaf ter be constructed. shall be free and open to the Government and citizens of the United States
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-07
DECISION ON BENNETT WILL Opinion of Cleveland Against MT. Bryan. THE LETTER NOT A PART Appeal to a Higher Court Will Be Made. On All Moral Points Involved he Actions of the Nebraskan are
 Upheld by the connecti-
 cut Judge.
THE LETTER NOT A PART

H New Haven, Nov. 6.-Decision in the Philo s. Bennett will case in which w J. Bryan appears both as an executor un- der the, will and beneficiary was made by Judge Cleveland in probate court to- day. The form of the decree will be an- nounced tomorrow when Mir. Bryan will be present. The court finds that the sealed letter about which there has been a contest providing for a gift of $5o.0o0 to Mir. Bryan and family was not incor- porated In the will
 Copies of the decree were handed to attorneys representing Mrs. Bennett. the widow, and MT. Bryan.
 When Judge Cleveland took his seat on the bench. an inquiry was made. as to Mir. Bryan's whereabouts,t and when 1t was stated he would be here this af- ternoon. the judge said he would adjourn court until tomorrow so that the form of the decree could be announced in MT. Bryans presence. Attorneys for MT. Bryan said they were ready for the de- cree at this time. but the judge thought ther discussion of the case if he, desired. He then said:
 Will Properly Executed.
 "I find the question as to whether the will was properly executed was not rais- ed. find that 1t was properly executed and I find that the testator had suf- ficient testamentary capacity. I find that there was no undue influence by Mir, Bryan over Mir. Bennett. 1t was claimed that the sealed letter should be incorpor- ated in the will I find that reference in the will was sufficient as to the sealed letter. yet the language In the document was written. There was In existence be- fore the will was executed a duplicate of Ak- lAl hnktz hak aa sad In support of the contention that that pa- per was part of the will. The sealed letter was found with the will I find that there was no undue influence. but that the sealed letter was not incorpor- ated in the will"
 Can It Be Inccrporatedp ~ 9he-eourt further said that he expregs- ed no opinion as to whether the sealed letter which gives s500o0 to Mir. Bryan and his family can be incorporated in the will. 'It may be urged" he continued. that it can be used. but as to that court has no opinion to express"
 Attorneys immediately asked the court if construction had been placed upon the bequest and the court called their at tention to the text of the decision.
 Afterwards Judge Clevel&fld sta,ed that 1t was a question whether the probate court had q right to consider the con struction of the sealed letter, and 1t was also a question whether the lawyers in the case could so frame question in re- lation to a matter to bring 1t within the province of the probate court to con- slider 1t.
 Newton. Church & Hewitt, counsel for MT. Bryan in this city said in reply to question that although Mir. Bryan had not yet been informed of the decision he would undoubtedly decide to enter an appeal from 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-07
PROTEST FROM POWELL
MINISTER TO sANTo DOMINGO
 ACTS VIGOROUSLY.
Deiies the Government and Instructs Steamer Cherokee to Force Blockade and Land Its Cargo.
 at Puerto Rlpta.

San Domingo. sunday, Nov. LA Dom- inican warship stopped the Clyde Line steamer Cherokee as 1t was nearing Puerto Plata and informed the captain that he could not enter that port The Cherokee then proceeded for Samana and was prevented from entering that port, the Minister of War ordering the captain of the. Cherokee to proceed to the capt. tai. a.s A~3e--, sk '
 On the arrival. of. tue vessel here the Government demanded that the cargo in. landed at this port. The agSht of the poEnpany and. the captain ok the-C Cherokee refused to comply with this. demand and appealed to United States Minister Pow- ell for protection. Minister Powell called on the President and urged that, since the Government of Santo Domingo had not advised the foreign legations of any blockade. 1t could not prevent the Chero- kee from entering the ports of Puerto Plata and Samana and insisted that the cargo should be landed at its destination. The President. in reply. reiterated his demand that the Cherokee's cargo be landed at San Domingo. but this Minister Powell refused to permit and declared he would hold the Government responsible should any violent action be adopted to- wards the Cherokee.
 When the Cherokee was ready to leave for Aqua. clearance papers were refused, and 1t was again demanded that she land her cargo at this port. Minister Powell wrote sharp note to the Government, demanding a permit for the Cherokee to depart. The Government refused. to al- low a pilot to board the vessel and Min ister Powell then instructed Captain Ar chibald to take his ship and proceed to Aqua. keeping his cargo on board and landing 1t at the ports of destination.
 The energetic action of Minister Powell has caused great excitement. especially as his proceeding lacked the support of an American warship The Cherokee left the harbor without a pilot The city is quiet. but preparation looking to its de- fense are in active progress.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-07
Mahons,s Brigade Reunion

Petersburg, Va, Nov. 6.-The surviving members of Mahone's brigade, who par ticipated in the famous battle of the Ora ter, July S1, 1864, held a reunion on that battlefield today. The Crater Legion knclt in prayer on the field. after which an address was delivered by Col w. H. Stewart of Portsmouth, Va. The sur vivors then formed an charged with the Confederate yell, over the ground tra- versed by them in the battle. At the conclusion of the charge. there was sham battle by the visiting military, in which all the manouvres of Mahons bri- gade in hte battle of The Crater were re- produced by infantry and artillery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-07
10 Prevent Landing of Troops.

Colon. Nov. 6.-The Nashville sailed this afternoon for a cruise along the coast with the object of preventing the ru- mored efforts of the Colombian gunboat Cartagena to land troops at Porto Bello
 The critical situation of Wednesday be- gan when the troops under Colonel Tor res took an aggressive position near the railroad building and the lives of Amer jeans for time seemed to be threatened
 Today's Panama Star and Herald says that Colonel Torres obtained $500 in gold from the treasurer of the new republic previously to embarking.
 No permanent appointment of officers have yet been made by the Government
 Not Recognized by Cuba.
 Havana, Nov. 6.-President Palma in- forms the Associated Press that the state ment that Cuba has recognized the Re public of Panama Is without foundation. The only information the President has concerning affairs in the Isthmus he re- ceived through the Associated Press dis patches. The Government has not yet even discussed the isthmian situation and is in no haste to act in advance of the other nations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-07
NINE DEAD IN MINE.
Result of Fire in Shaft at Virginia < City. Mont. -

Virginia City, Mont, Nov. 6.-Fire in the kearsarge mine today killed nine men so far as is known tonight. The damage to surface buildings is slight. Four bodies have been recovered The other men may have escaped death in some nook which is free from gas. The known dead: John Tobin. James Powers, William Fleming. Robert Dounelly.
 Those missing and thought to be dead R. B. Turner. Superintendent: George Alien. engineer; Edward Lahredy, two other miners. All the miners were from Butte.3.
 How the fire originated is not known. At the first alarm all the miners, car penters and laborers. TO in all. hastened to aid In subduing the flames. Super intendent R. B. Turner went to the mines and assumed direct control of affairs. With others he entered the tunnel through the fire and smoke to give warning to the .entombed miners and was overcome by smoke and flame.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-07
Episcopal Congress Adiourns

PittsbNrg, Nov. b.-The twenty-sec- end Congress of the Protest mt Episcopal Church of America clm. to close today. The sessions today were presided over by Bishop Cort- landt Whitehead. The morning meeting had for it's topic. "Is it desirable to change the name of cis church?" This question will be brought to a vote at a convention to be held in Boston next year The title The Catholic Church of Amer ica'' had a champion today in Rev r. NJ. Clendennin of New York. who said: That the mighty house of Protcstanism Is falling, according to Divine prophecy. Is a fact. as sure as that death is coming to LIS all. fact to which their own great leaders bear open witness"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-07
Hubbard,s Good Work.

Colon, Nov. 6.-The avoidance of blood shed in Colon following the proclamation of the independence of the isthmus the maintenance of perfect order and the withdrawal of the Colombian troops from the city are looked upon as in great part due to the courage and ability displayed by Commander Hubbard of the United States gunboat Nashville, to the bravery of her officers and men and to the tact of Colonel Shaler. superintendent of the Panama Railroad. Colonel Black of the United States engineer corps. and Senor Pertirio Mendez. the new civil and mili- tary governor of Colon, also rendered signal service in preserving order.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-07
FORGED THE BLOCKADE.
Steamer Cherokee Enters the Port of
 Puerto Plata.

Cape Haytien, Nov. 6.-The revolution ary leaders. Jiminez and Ramon Caceras. with thirty followers. are on board the French mail steamer St. Simon. which arrived today. The Haytien authorities prevented their debarkation and the ves- sel proceeded for Port au Prince. Former Minister of the Interior Papillion of Hayti has been recalled from exile and immediately will receive amnesty from President Nord. The Clyde Line steam ship Cherokee, which was prevented by the authorities from entering the ports of Puerto Plata and Samana, forced the blockade at the former port and entered there yesterday.
 A Dominican cruiser Is off Monte Cristo, where 1t Is expected Jiu1inez and his suite will try to land. All Is quiet in the city. The insurgents are before the capital, from which the first shots were fired.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-07
Wreck Charged to Operator.

Indianapolis, Nov. 6,-Coroner TGte- weller said today that while his report ot the cause of the Big Four wreck had not been completed, he believed responsibil- ity for the wreck of the Purdue special Saturday lay with J. P. Bishop. the com pany operator at the Shelby Street sta tion, because Bishop had received an or der from the Kankakee trainmaster's of- flee announcing the coming of the special and directing him to notify Yardmaster Thomas here that the latter might in- struct all switching crews. This, Coroner Tuteweiler says, Bishop did not do
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-07

bloodless act. assist me in saying with enthusiasm and decision: Long live the lsthmus; Long live the Republic of Pana- ma ."
 The Consular corps a. Colon was pre- sent. but 1t was stated that the Consuls were not there is an official capacity. The flag O.: the new republic was raised amid much cheering and general re joic- ing. and simultaneously fireworks were exploded all over Colon. The police. bearing the flag of the Republic o. Pana-, ma. then marched through the streets to their headquarters over which also the emblem was raised.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-07
NO MONEY FOR oBERL1N.
Motion Defeated in Church Exten-
 sion Committee.

made today before the General Committee on Church Extension of the Methodist Episcopal Church. to secure assistance for the Methodists of Oberlin, O.. in the erection of d $25.OOO church failed.
 The discussion brought about several pointed tilts. Then the committee re- sumed the work of voting money to aid struggling churches The following were among the amounts authorized: East Tennessee, $450; Georgia. $500: Gulf Mis- sions. $2OOO: Kentucky $l. 200; Little Rock $675: Louisiana. $500; Mississippi, $500; Mo bile, $500.
 In all $33S.OOO has been asked for.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-07
nan Patch Fails.

pirminrham. AIa NOV. 6.-Dan Patch il D. Iln iil. this afternoon attempted to low sI'JT VI. The worlds mile record on a half mile track, but failed by three,-quarters of a second brisk wind almost mos ,,s a ga gale; G, @ n.e" .ipu % making it impossible for the Sorse to do his best Another trial will ,e' he made next week if the conditions are favorabIe. The horse showed great form in todaY'a effort
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-07
Small Boy. Killed.

Palatka. Fla. Nov. s-John the Swear old son of J. H. Merida, was accident ally shot and killed here this afternoon. Albert Marvic was endeavoring to un- load shot gum when fin some manner 1t was discharged. the load entering the little boys breast. He died without speaking. Young Marvic. who held the gun Is .prostrated. Physicians are at tending him and he has tainted several times during the afternoon. Both boys were of prominent families.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-07
production is Restricted.

pointed at the general furnacemens meeting on September 2s held a meeting in the Carnegie Steel Company's office today. The commission made summary of the furnace capacity in operation in the central West st the present time. The statment showed that the output was being restricted as compared with September about 40 per cent. while the percentage agreed upon at the general meeting was only 25 per cent so that the eort to restrict production has been en- tirely successful.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-07
Charles weissman senenced.

st. Louis Nov. 6.-CharINs WeIssman a vIcc-nreSdent of the Hebrew Jefferson Club today was sentenced by Judge Adams in the Tinted States District Court to serve three years in the State penitentiary and to pay a fine of $l for his connection with the fraudulent na aturaliza ton of aliens In the St. Louis Court of Appeals. Weissman pleaded guilty to thirteen counts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-07
Democrats IndiRnant.
May Run the Negroes Away.

New Orleans. Nov. 6-The lynching last night at Pass Christian was the Culmi- nation of the development of negro out lawry in that section, and may be fol- lowed by general movement along the Mississippi coast to get rid of the bad element The woman outraged was Mrs Peter Lahouisse. who was Mrs. osgood Peel society telle of New York. having been Miss Isabel Townsend before her first ma~r,age She is in d serious condi-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-07
Results of Poor Crops.

Denison, Texas. Nov. The McQuigg Wilson Mercantile Company one of the largest general merchandise firms of Bon ham. is in the hands of a receiver as a result of an excessive credit business and poor crops of the Bonham section. The liabilities are $6S.000 and assets $115,0O0. The firm was capitalized at s5O,OOO. At the time of the failure the accounts on the books amounted to $75,oO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-07
BY COURTESY OF CANNON.
Williams Will Make Minority Com.
 mittee Assignments.

Washington. Nov. 6.-(Speciai. )-Repre- sentative Williams of Mississippi, who Is to be nominated tomorrow by the Demo- crats as House minority leader. was to- day the obect of much attention from his party associates at his quarters at the Metropolitan Hotel. +
 The gathering of members about him was in part due to the understanding that Speaker-to-be Cannon had left to him the naming of the minority repre- sentation on the committees.
 Representative B. c. Humphreys. of Mississippi. Is a candidate for place on the Rivers and Harbors Committpe The State has had no representative on that Committee since General Catchings, who was once It's able Chairman, retired from Congress.
 R. H. Wafhius
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-07
0unhoat to Ra Rebuilt.

Pensacola. Fla. Nov. 6.-The former Spanish gunboat Isle de Cuba has been ordered to the navy yard here to go out of commission and be rebuilt. The ves- sel is now serving on the Asiatic station and is a sister ship to the Isla de Luzon which was placed out of commission here several months ago, and ts being rebuilt at the navy yard here at a cost of $s5,OOo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-07

worden Chaffee from the service of the United States. The three midshipment were membmers of the First Class at the Naval Academy. They were tried and convicted by courtmartial on the charge of hazing. Little and Leefland were ap- pointed from Ohio and Chaffee from Wis. ,consin in 1900.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-07
pank'g Liabilities s1oo, 900.

Andmore I. T.. Nov. s.-Examination of the books of the Bank of the Chicka- saw Nation at Tishomingo, I. T.. which failed recently, shows liabilities of $1OO,- coo, of which nearly S5OyOOo is due to depositors. All efforts to find Kirby Purdom, president of the bank, have failed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-07
A Companion of Grove.

St. Joseph. Mo. Nov 6.-Thomas Cos tello. alias Tom Murphy. companion of Pat Grove was captured here today by the Nolice after hard fight. Castello confessed to Chief of Police Franz to in the Kidnapping of young Cudamy at Omaha and tO other crimes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-07
Statistics on Jewels.

Washington. Nov. Statistics prepared by the geological survey show that the production of precious jewels in the Unit ed States In 19o2 amounted to SlS,3o0 while S25. 42 776 represents the total value of such stones imported into this country In the same time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-07
Warrants for Senator Green.

Washington. Nov. 6-Justice Pritchard of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia today issued four alias bench warrants for the arrest of State Senator George F.. Green of New York, who is under indictment by the grand jury of the District of Columbia for the alleged complicity in the postal frauds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-07
American Anthem Kissed.

Vancouver. B. C.. Nov. 6.-During the performance of a minstrel corps, today the music of the American anthem Was vigorously his>ed and when the American formed itself in the stage lights the ex- pressions of dissent became so loud that the curtain was hastily rung down.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-07
Troohs Sent to Warmhad

Berlin, Nov. 6,---A. dispatch, from the Governor of Gerfuhn sShtk Mest Afriea, dated. from Windhosk. ,NoVenbersk. says: The majority of the colonial troops, in- cluding mounted battery. with 800 men and other troops, have started from -Warmbad..- No further news has been re. ceived from the scenes of the fighting"