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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-28
War ofice Denies Report.

London. June 1-JThe War Ofice haA received telegram from Somaliland, eTi- abling it to coutradic: the French reporc of British disaster
 The last news of the Mad Mulla0 was that he was lowering eastward of the British forces threatening the towns oE Burao and Behotle. which were the only British means of communication with tho coast. General Manning was expected to reach Bohotle June 26 with rsinfo-cs- ments.
 Tho War Office dispatch received today was sent by General Manning from Bo- hotle June 26 and announced his arrival there unopposed. He captured number of the Mullah's camels and sheep whila on his way tn Bohotle The general said that the MulIah, with his fighting men. had crossed the British line of communl- cations, half way between Danlot and Eos hotle. The Mullah's move was dip to the British hold on the MudEug district aud the pressure of the Abyssinians who arc advancing from the south.
 General Manning declares:
 This fight of the Mullah would have been turned into a rout if It was possible to send column of sufficient strengta from Bohotle.'
 The prisoners captured say tho tribes are disorganized.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-28
THEN PRoCURES PISTOLS
Covers Jailer and CompelS
 Him to Unlock Door.
Astride Horse Belonging to Sheriff, the Desperate Strats For the Mountains-A Posse
 Goes in Pursuit.

Knoxville, Tenn, June N.-Harvey Lo- gan, the Montana train robber, under sentence of twenty years, escaped rom the Knox County jail this afternoon at o'clock.
 While his guards back was turned, Lo- gan threw a wire over his head and las- soed him, tying him tight to the bars or his cage. Having one entire floor Of the jail to himself Logan next secured two pistols placed in the corridor of the Jali for use of officers if needed.
 When Jailer Bell appeared in answer to a call from Logan, the prisoner passed out bottle, saying he wanted some medi- cine. As the jailer put out his hand' Lo- gan covered him with a pistol, forced him to unlock the door and take him to the basement of the jail. Then he forced Bell to take him to the sherin's stable and saddle the sheriff's horse. This done. Logan mounted and rode away in the di- rection of the mountains.
 A posse started in pursuit of the des- perado within one hour
 Sheriff J. w Fox today offered a re- ward of $500 for the capture of Logan, dead or alive.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-28
Elections in Germanv.

Berlin, June N.-The result of the cleo tions leaves the Reichstag practically un- changed so far as the questions of the army, navy and commercial treaties are concerned, though the Socialists, encour- aged by the enormous increase in their popular vote, will probably offer strong opposition to naval and military meas ures than ever. The party has the moral advantage of increasing its Reichstag deputation by twenty-three (according to their claims by twenty -fve), while no other important party can extract com fort from the returns
 The only important change in the po- litical character of Germany through the elections is the great strengthening of the influence of Socialism. Cities like Leip- sic, Mayence Dormand. Stettin and Frankfort on- the-Oder. have fallen for the first time into the hands of tke So- cialists. Their leaders attribute the gain principally to the tariff issue and say they made the campaign chiefly thereon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-28
STORY OF BLooDsHED.
Lcndon Office, However, Denies tho
 Reported Slaughter.

Paris, June 27.-A dispatch from Jib- butil. Abyssinnia. says the Mad Muilah has destroyed five British posts between Burao and Bohotl. in Somaliland
 Thirty-nine British officers out of forty- two white men were killed in the engage ments. Two thousand native soldiers were made prisoners.
 A dispatch from Alden ten days ago stated that the British lines of commu- nication from Berbera and BohotI were then threatened hy the rebellious Mullah and his forces. Achievements compris- ing three companies of the Hampshira Regiment and 300 native soldiers, were ordered to proceed from Alden to Somali- land June 20. About 1i.000 native Abys- sinians have been cooperating with tkc British forces in their efforts to check the Mullah.
 The campaign of Brig. Gen. w. H. Manning. who was sent to Somali.and last November after the reverses sul-l fercd by Colonel Swaync. having proven unsuccessful. he was ordered superseded June 21 by Maj Gen. c. c. Egerson, i1l command of the PuDJab frontier.
 It was reported from Alden June g that General Manning and Colonel CoSbe. who. 1t was feared had been cut or near Da- mot. had succeeded in joining their forces and had reaced Bohotl in safety.
 Operations against the Mullah already have cost the British Government mora than $2,OOO,0OO and considerable loss o& life
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-28
READY FOR A CALL
MILITIA OF WILMINGTON
 STATIONED IN ARMoRY.
All is Quiet in the Delaware Capital, But Precautionary Measures will Not Be Relaxed at
 the Present.

Wilmington, June T.--A week stained with the record of a lynching and mob violence closed calmly and quietly to- night, but 1t cannot be safely predicted that the present tranquil condition of at- fairs will continue.
 The entire police force is on duty and 100 National Guardsmen are stationed in the armoty ready for duty. Captain Kane, who is in command of the police, tonight said that he did not look for fur- ther trouble. The bittes feeling exhibited by the whites and blacks against each other appears to be rapidly disappearing. There has been no clash of the races since Thursday night. While this Is the condition of affairs tonight, the police pro- pose tp keep in force a few days longer all te precautionary measures they adopt ed this week.
 What is undoubtedly the greatest factor in keeping down disorder is the closing of the saloons. An order similar to the one sent out last night was again issued this afternoon and every one of Will mington's 1S0 saloons closed at o'clock to remain closed until midnight Sunday or Monday morning Mayor Fisher today sent out a suggestion to the storekeepers to close their places of business early to- night, but the streets were crowded to- night with the usual Saturday night shop pers. The crowds were orderly.
 There were no developments today di- rectly connected with the burning at the stake of George White. It is generally believed that the State and city author ities will let the matter drop. as has been suggested by some of the leading citizens.
 A Wilmington evening newspaper today quotes the Rev. NJ. B. Salter of Charles ton. s. C., a Bishop of the A. M. E. Church, who is visiting in Wilmington, as follows, with regard to the lynching of White:
 We are willing to take off our coats. mount our horses and ride into hell If necessary to see that the law Is carried out if one of our race outrages a white woman. We expected the white men to do the same in case in case a similar crime is committed on our race by white men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-28
COMMENT OF BERLIN i HESS.
Absence of Exuberance Commends
 by Neuste NachricnIen. C

by Neuste NachricnLen.
 Berlin, June 2.-Tne newspapers of ET lin print the speeches of Emperor : = liam and Ambassador Tower at the ; i- Quet last night. mostly without comS At.
 The National Zeitung regards tbs as an important demonstration for t pro- motion of German-American rel ms.
 The Tageblatt thinks the s eches breathe cordiality. sympathy ana : stored confidence, but the paper reve z to the Coghlan and Dewey incident -. 0 show that the friendly spirit of tn = .merican navy for Germany is a new 'ig and is due to President RooseveIt's energetic en- terprise."
 The Tageblatt also says it considers singular that Ambassador Tower mem tioned the Emperor gift of plaster casts to Harvard without alluding to the statue of Frederick the Great.
 The Neuste Naohrichten says: Tt is self evident that our American guests can be sure of a good reception on all sides. The people as we'll as the govern ment wishes for the best relations with the United States
 This paper also says that it regards it as useful on such ocasions, not to have too much exuberance of feelings and to calmly view things from all sides" but 1t adds that President Roosevelt deserves sincere thanks for his friendly and cor rect attitude" ""
 The Kreuz Zeitung prints a letter from kiel which describes the American sailors as young. slender. sinewy fellows with intelligent faces. but in appearances and bearing exhibiting a careiessnsss un- known among us.''
 The writer of the letter adds: They are not careful in giving and returning mili- tary salutes. even towards their own superiors. Their behavior would cause a Prussian corporars hair to stand on end. '
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-28
CUT FELLOWS THROAT
PRISONER DAUGHERTY LATER
 KILLED HIMSELF.
Slew Roger Williams and While Mob Called for His Life He Made Way With Him.
 self.

Hot Springs, Ark, June 27.-Jim Dough- erty. condemned to die August 14 for the murder of Chief of Detectives Jack Don- ahue here on Christmas day last today deliberately assaulted and killed with a razor Roger Williams. a fellow prisoner in the County Jail and the leader of the men arrested on the charge of perpetraf- ing foot race swindles.
 Dougherty was searched and relieved of razor three weeks ago during his trial and he ,held Williams responsible for turning him down.
 Williams. at the time of his murder, was stooping over a wash basin washing his face. Dougherty approached from be- hind and reaching close under and across his victims abdomen brought the razor across making gash twenty inches long, Williams was removed to a sanitarium where he died. Dougherty was peering into the cells and calling for other pris- oners to come out into the corridor that he might slaughter them when the jailar appeared and at the point of revolver drove the infuriated man into his cell and locked him in.
 A mob of 300 persons gathered at the jail tonight and while the sheriff was pleading with the people to let the la v take its course a female prisoner in the corridor called out through the window that Dougherty had cut his throat The sheriff quickly investigNed and found that the murderer had taken the steel ends of his shoestrings. fIattened them out and made a two-inch incision on each side of the throat, causing death. The mob was allowed to view the remains and quietly and quickly dispersed. Williams s remains will be shipped to Louisville to- morrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-28
PLUMBER BRINGS SUIT
ALLEGES DISCRIMINATION BY
 DEALERS.
J. E. Barnes Claims Damages of $15,- 900 from Milner & Kettig and the Birmingham Pipe and
 Casting Company.

Birmingham. Ala, June 27.-J. Ed Barnes toeay began an action in the United States Court through his attor- neys. against the Milner and Kettig Com pany and the Birmingham Pipe and Casting Company.
 This suit is brought under what is known as the Sherman antitrust law brought against the Great Northern and Northern Pacific Railway merger, and the so-called beef trust-and the damages are laid at $15.000. beside 5000 attorneys fees. Section of the act authorizes the bringing of the suit in the Federal Court, and 1t Is particularly under Sections and 2 of the act that the complaint is made.
 Section forbids combinations which in their nature are in restraint of trade, and Section forbids monopolies.
 The plaintiff in this case charges that the defendants are guilty under both of these sections, and therefore, seeks dam ages under the provisions of the act.
 This Is the first case that has been brought in this circuit under the Sherman act, and it is said that there are a large number of cases in Birmingham depend ent on the outcome of this action. It is probable that several will be filed within the next few days setting up similar causes of action.
 The plaintiff is a plumber, and com plains that he is debarred from purchas- ing and dealing in plumbers supplies, be- cause he is outside of the National Asso- citation of Master Plumbers of the United States. and that the defendants have con- spired with said association and refuse to sell to him and that by reason of this unlawful combination and monopoly" he is and the public are injured and sub Jected to great loss.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-28
CRoATIANs IN ARMS.
Fresh Disturbances of Great Extent
 Are Reported.

Vienna. June 27.-- Emperor Francis Joseph has confirmed the Hungarian cabinet formed by Count Hedervary.
 Fresh disturbances of remarkable extent are reported from Croatia. After a fight between armed peasants and gendarmerie near the vil- lage of Kulovre Wednesday in which four persons were killed and seven others seriously wounded. about i6o persons were arrested and taken to Warasdin, where they were placed in prison. crowd quickly surrounded their place of confinement with the intention of re- leasing them According to unconfirmed re- ports received here a fight ensued between the military and the crowd, during the progress of which several persons killed.
 Despite the proclamation of martial law at Ludberg in consequence of recent rioting there, further disturbances have occurred and at Kopreinitz the railway station was demol- ished on Friday and two railway officials were dangerously injured.
 The rioters also held up the fast train for Budapest and compelled 1t to remain at Ko- preinItz all night The authorities at Agram have sent two battalions of infantry to Wara- sadin to maintain order.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-28
sibley Invites 1nvestieatiou.

New York, June 27.-The Associated Press has received the following dispatch from Joseph c. sibiey of Pennsylvania. dated Quebec:
 Arriving here today from a cruise through the St. Lawrence. l find published intimations refecting upon my official conduct as a rep resentative in Congress. In every instance my official actions have reflected my highest conceptions of public duty and so far as I am aware will never cause any friend of mine regret or sorrow. I invite the fullest investi- gation O. my official conduct.
 Joseph c. Sibley." The intimations referred to by Mir. Slbley made 1t appear that he was largely interested in a manifolding company which furnished supplies to the National Government.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-28
PRESIDENTAT OYSTER BAY
Tells About Getting Home
 from Santiago.
Unveils Civil War Trophy Gun Pre- scented to the Municipality by the Navy Departmental
 Gala Occasion.

Oyster Bay. L. l.. June 2.-President Roosevelts homecoming for the summer was made the occasion of a fete here. astic cordiality and likewise for its vigor. The latter quality was due to slight factional difference among the towns people the result being that the President was accorded a double reception.
 The Oyster Bay Board of Trade. headed by President J. Morgan Griffin. had plan ned an elaborate demonstration and Maurice Townsend had arranged another.
 Both were carried out acording to pro- gram, but as both were directed to the same end the rivalry between the factions resulted only in adding to the enthusiasm of the reception.
 Under smiling skies the President step ped from his car at 4:30 o'clock and while canno crashed out its salute and the President was cheered he was escorted by the reception committee to the town hall The march to tdhe hall was between lines of school children each walving a tiny American flag. Business houses and residences throughout the town were handsomely decorated with flags and bunting and scores of large American en- signs swung across the principal streets.
 Unveils Trophy Gun.
 Arrived at the hall President Roosevelt unveiled the Civil War trophy gun pre- sented to the people of Oyster Bay by the Navy Department. Then standing on the steps leading to the hall he delivered @ brief address to tine crowd. The Presi- dent said:
 My friends and neighbors, I thaak you heartily; more heartily than can sxpress for your coming out to greet me today. wonder If some of you remember wha. shall never forget, the way taat yoii came out to greet me nearly five years ago. when got home iron Santiago tCheers.) thought some of you would remember it.
 Since last saw you have been across the continent I have traveled from the shore of the Atlantic Ocean across the Mississippi valley, by the side of the great lakes, oyer the Rocky Mountains to the shore of the Pacific and the thing that has struck me most in that journey oe nearly 15,000 miles has been the essen- tial unity of our people-that wherever an American President goes. here in the United States. he feels himself to be at home among those who feel as he does and who have the same ideals to which he can appeal"
 At the conclusion of the ceremonies the President and his family entered car- rages and still under the escort of the committees drove to their home at Saga more Hill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-28
MESSAGES TO MRS. EDDY.
Christian Scientists Express Faith in
 Her Leadership.

Boston. June 27.-Christian Scientists far and near. poured into Boston by regular and special trains today to attend the annual communion service of the mother church to- morrow.
 About I9.ooo communicants will attend the services Today the body known as execu- tive members met and sent a message to Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy who is at her home in Concord. N. H, which read in part:
 We reaffirm confidence in your min istry which is leading the human race in the way of Christ Jesus out of the wilderness of non-science which has resulted in the wor- ship of Gods many to the worship of the one and only God in spirit and in truth
 We congratulate you and all your adher- ents the wonderful growth of the Chris tIan science movement under your wise and benign guidance. a growth without parallel in the history of religion.
 Tn corroboraton of affirmation that Christian Science Is the religion of our Mas tea point to many thousands of fel- ow men who have been redeemed from the bondage of sin and sickness"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-28
Morrison's Story.
Was Preparing to Leave.

A trunk belonging to Harrington was found by the police at union station where 1t had been taken today by Rar- rington preparatory to leaving St. Louia. In the trunk swere found a watch and rings belonging to McCann.
 Harrington tonight admitted that he went with McCann on the St. Louis, St. Charles and Western Railroad on the night of June IS, but says he does poE know where he got off. He admitted. however. that he and McCann got or to- gether. He also admitted that he walked back but said he did so because he did not have any money. having given Sz7s0 to McCann four blocks from the Subur- ban Garden.
 F. Seymour Harrington came to St. Louis in 1902, and represented himself to be a colonel in the British army. He stayed at the Southern Hotel and spent money lavishly. He was here for the pur- pose. he said, of purchasing mules for the British army in South Africa and as a special representative of the British government to the Worlds Fair He was married to Miss Wilhelmina Grace Coch- rane of Kansas City on June g. 1908. She later repudiated him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-28
Suffering from the Floods.

Fl Paso. Tex, June 27.-The high waters of the Rio Grande north of this city in New Mex leo have driven hundreds of families from their homes and these have taken refuge in the foothills. Mrs William McDonald of Be- rino, N M. is among those who have taken refuge in El Paso In describing the stua- ton Mrs. Mcdonald says "The high water has practically rendered homeless every resi- dent from Mesquite and Eartham south to White Spur. N. NJ, All along the road in the sandhlIls families can be seen camping with no shelter The heat of the sun in the hills is intolerable Many alfalfa fields are ruined and many Mexican families not only home less but are living on short rations." At Fl Paso the river is falling slowly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-28
RIcHMoND's STRIKE.
Shots ExchangediLast Night, But No
 One Hurt

Richmond. Va. June H-Cars were run regularly on the Broad. Main. Clay and Laurel Streets and Lakeside and North side lines today and tonight under mili- tary protection.
 No disturbance of consequence has oc- cured at any point and the outlook was for a peaceful night.
 The saloons was closed at o'clock this morning by order of the Mayor It Is announced that cars will be run to all suburban resorts tomorrow. Monday 1t is proposed to resume operation of the lines to Manchester. on the opposite side of the James River from Richmond.
 Thero was marked diminution of 'etail trade today as a result of the existing trouble.
 About Il o'clock tonight a car vas fir ,d on by unknown parties in Rockets, the harbor quarter of the city. and the fire was returned by the soldiers on the car. Nobody was hurt. No arrests were made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-28
GUN PLACED AT SQUARE
If Shot Comes from House
 H0tchkiSS Will Answer.
Cardwell and Patrick Say That They Feel That Their Lives and frop- erty are secure-citi-
 zens Aid Ewen.

Jackson. Ky, June N.-Adjutant- Gem eral Murray this afternoon issued orders intended to make more absolute the pow CTS of the military in Jackson.
 The first instructions are to the provost marshal to report to City Judge Card well and serve processes issued. This more completely invests Captain Long, mire with the authority of a town mar shai. The second order recites that the absolute safety of life and property must be maintained in Jackson, and If any vio- lations of rights. personal or property. shall occur in the town or Breathitt County, the commanding officer will use the troops in active service to the extreme limit of his authority. The latter order was posted at the court house. postofiice and in conspicuous places over the town. It is expected to favs the purpose of a warning.
 Say They are Safe.
 Judge Cardwell and John B. Patrick were called to camp this afternoon and interviewed by General Murray concern ing reports that their lives were in dan
  the streets Both assured him they felt secure both as to life and property. Gen. eral Murray told them tha- If they de- sired 1t, he would use the military in any manner which they might suggest to afford them the fullest protection. but they declined the tender. He said that if necessary, he would pitch tents on Main Street and arrest any persons, regard less of prominence, whom they had at any time believed had intention on their lives or property.
 He ordered Hotchlxiss gun placed on the court house square and gave instruc- tions that if necessary any house from which shot should be fiFed at any one shoald be fired into. What inspired the orders today Is not given out. but 1t Is believed that General Murray has heard reports which have caused some appre- hension, and he is determined that des- peradoes shall know that drastic meas ures will be resorted to when expedient.
 Tom Bush was arrested this afternoon for firing a pistol on the street and fined $20 and costs The arrest was made by the soldiers.
 It Is understood that c. W. Longmlre provost marshal, was offered the town marshalship by citizens, but he declined It is now said to be the intention of the citizens to make him back tax collector so that he may act as marshal. The citizens are on the eve of taking things into their own hands. As an evidence of this, $350 was raised by leading citizens for Even and the names were given for publication. This. 1t is predicted, will IT ake trouble.