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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
UNREST IN CHINA.
Renewed Activity of Boxers and
 Other Rebels.

Other Rebels.
 Washington, March 6.-While no ad- vices have been received at the Chinese legation here regarding the serious condi- ton of affairs which is approaching a crisis in the interior of China as a result of the renewed activity of the boxers and of other rebels in various parts of the country 1t Is the understanding that the who sailed from Hong Kong, on Februa- ry N, on the steamship Korea for San Francisco will bring to Washington im- portant instructions bearing on the sub ject.
 In addition to the uprising of the rebels and the inrceased importation of arms the extortion practjced by the vceroy's in the collection of indemnity Is said to have caused the most distressing condi- tons In many provinces. European ad- vices that have reached Washington in the last few days show no evidence Of weakening on the part of the powers in thei. demands for the payment of the indemnity in gold This problem will be the first which the new minister will srapple with upon his arrival in Washing ton He Is expected here early in April
 Besides Sir Leang there are sixty mem- bers in his party inlcuding new charge d'affaires and secretaries for the Chinese legations in Spain, Peru and Cuba, con- suls general for San Francisco and New York and a consul and vice-consul for Honolulu. also first secretary, MT. Chen, to succeed MT. Shen who will return to China.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
aoRMAN's REMARKS BRIEF.
No Extended Speech on Assuming
 the Chair.

LuO SA644s
 Washington, March 6.-The Democratic Senatorial caucus, which met at Il o'clock today organized by electing Senator Cor man to his old position as Chairman of Inc caucus This is a permanent place and assures him the occupancy of the Democratic conference room, one of the nost commodious and best located rooms in the Senate end of the chamber.
 He made a brief speech in assuming the chair, and the conference then proceeded to other business.
 There were present twenty-eight of the thirty-three Democratic Senators.
 Senator Germans nomination as Chair man was suggested by Senator Bacon, and there was no opposition to his selec- ton. In taking the chair he thanked the Senators for the honor conferred, but did not make any extended speech.
 The remaining time of the session was devoted largely to the discussion of the present situation in the Senate and the necessity for Democratic harmony and unity of action.
 There was general feeling that the vacancies caused by the retirement of the Democratic Senators from commit tees which have to deal with questions before the present called session should be filled and 1t was decided the desiRna-
  should be made by a Steering Counnit- tee to be appointed by the Chairman of the caucus, but that their selection should later be ratified by the caucus.
 The Steering Committee for the mast Congress has numbered only seven mem bers, but Senator German requested that the number be increased to nine. which was the number in the days of his pre- vious chairmanship. and this increase was decided upon.
 MT. German will make his selection of members of this committee in time to have a meeting tomorrow, when the question of supplying the vacancies on the regular committees of the Senate will be taken up. The caucus placed in the hands of the Steering Committee author ity to decide for the Democrats whether eAsre should be a reorganization of the Seekte Committee or the merely filing of vacancies on those committees which will deal with pressing questions during the s--tAA, I&A@Ai0A> ZhA committee ia emnoX:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
Berg Wanted Only s1oo, 900.

Washington. March GA Swede. who gave his name as z. Berg. of Providence, R. l., tried for an hour today to see the President. He was urged by the White House attaches to reduce his communica- tion to writing. This he endeavored to do, but failed. One of the secret service officers interviewed him and found him possessed of hallucinations. Berg said that several years ago he had informed the United States Government that the Spaniards intended to blow up one of its battleships and he wanted the President to see to it that he received $10O 900 for his information. Berg was persuaded to return to Providence and there place his claim in the hands of a lawyer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
GERMAN NAVAL PR,oaRRAM.
Some Reticence Maintained by the
 Government.

Government
 Berlin, March 6.-The German Navy De- pertinent makes considerable mystery out of some portions of its budget require ments.
 Herr Richter. the radical leader. com plained in the budget committee today that the government is simply asking for lump sums for the maintenance of the fleet and has not even specified the ships or stations on which money is to be spent He affirmed that the Reichstag had the right to have detailed informa- ton.
 Admiralty Secretary von Tirpitz replied that administrative discretion required some reserve. The increased expenses were largely for vessels on foreign service As matter of fact, Germany's battle ships were rather behind than in advance of the naval program.
 Herr Richter again asked for list of the ships ready for service and for copies of the cabinet orders directing the ships to be put into commission.
 Secretary von Tirpitz declined to fur nish the latter but said he would hand Herr Richter personally a list of the ships ready for service.
 The strong German force sent to East Asiatic waters was. Secretary von Tir- pitz explained. assigned to that station at the request of the foreign office.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
CARRIED BACK TO GEORGIA
Charles Jeffcoat's Body Packed in Ice
 for Shipment.

LOT Su4pluSnL.
 Atlanta, Ga, Marc GA special to The Constitution from Macon, Ga, says:
 Packed in a box of ice to preserve 1t from decay, the body of Cahrles Jeffcoat, the Emanuel County outlaw, passed through Macon tonight en route to Swainsboro where it will be surrendered to the Sheriff by two Alabama deputies, one of whom shot Jeffcoat to death Wed nesday afternoon near Liberty Hill.
 Jeffcoat was located Wednesday morn ing at the home of his brother-in-law near Andalusia by Deputies Dunson ad Prestwood The fugitive was then mak- ing his way into Mississippi and when the officers came upon him he was sitting on a porch talking to some women. As the officers discovered him Jeffcoat start ed on his journey to Laurel Hill, accom- panied by a 1O-year-old boy who was to show him the way.
 Near the house the officers and Jeffcoat met. When within some twenty feet of the outlaw both officers covered him with double barreled shot guns. Deputy Dun son drew a bead on Jeffcoat but before pulling the trigger said:
 "Jehcoat, I've got the drop on you Throw up your hands. l don't want to hurt you
 Jeffcoat hesitated for a second. Within ten feet of him was a large tree. Like d flash he darted behind the tree.
 Both the officers and the fugitive then began firing and at the second volley Jen- coat fell down dead.
 As Deputy Dunson attempted to step he, too, dropped upo nthe ground. A bullet from the outlaws pistol had passed through his left leg.
 The body is worth to the Sheriff in all $l, ,55O.
 effcoat was a horse thief and killed Deputy Flanders, who was trying to ar rest him. He escaped into South Carolina where he killed a deputy sheriff
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
cANTRELL AT NoBLEsv1L1E.
Tells of His Relations With Ghouls
 There.

Noblesville, Ind, March 6.-Rufus Can trell, the ghoul, came here from Indianap- oils today to testify before the grand jury. He was accompanied by his attorney and two detectives.
 Cantrell was before the jury all the morning and made full confessions of his relations with men of this county who, he sald have been robbing graves in nearly every cemetery in the county for seven or eight years. He said the bodies were taken down the river as fas as Broad Rip pie in boats and hauled to the colleges in wagons
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
rurksv,s Work in Macedonia.

Constantinople, March 6.-The Grand Vizeri Ferid Pasha, in an interview to- night made the assertion that the Turk ish Government had been laboring for sew eral months to ameliorate the conditions of Macedonia. Any outbreaks that might occur. said he would be suppressed solely by the regular troops, but it must readily be understood how difficult it was to sup pr ess guerilla bands. The Government had the intention of carrying out the pro posed reforms to the letter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
SPENCER DEFENDS HIMSELF.
He Still Believes in Home Rule foI
 Ireland.

London, March 6.-Lord Spencer, the Liberal leader in the House of Lords, speaking at Accrington today, replied to the criticisms of his speech last Satur- day and said that he was as strongly in favor of home rule as ever. but that he believed 1t would be eventually conceded by the unionist party.
 Lord spencer's speech. to which he re- ferred today, was made at Birmingham, and in the course of 1t he said that home rule for Ireland was very distant and that 1t would be impoltic to bring it forward. He had always believed that 1t was more probable that the unionist party would eventually carry some measure of self government for Ireland than that the lib- erals would do so.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
Bought Gold Mina

New Orleans. March 6.-C. M. Meeler of Boston has just returned from Mexico where he purchased for himself and asso- ciates the Eagle Gold Mine, 120 miles southwest of Guadalajara, in the State of Jalisco. Assay of dirt he brought with him from this mine was completed today by Dr. Lynch of the local mine, and the report showed that 1t would yield $S9O per ton. proving that this is one of the rich est mines in the world. The output will be brought to New Orleans
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
PENSIONS FOR PROFESSORS.
Cornell University Will Inaugurate
 the Scheme.

Ithaca, N. Y. March 6.-Announcement was made today for scheme for the pen stoning of Cornell University professors who in accordance with the rule adopted by the board of trustees last fall will be retired after attaining the age of 70 years. The university has given $50, 900 for this purpose and this amount will be placed at compound interest until 1914, when 1t will amount to $25O,0O0
 Each professor retired will receive an annual pension of $500. three-fourths of which will be paid from the pension fund and one-fourth of which will be con- tributed by the professors. It is ex- pected, however. that professors who reach the age limit before 1904 will also receive the benefits of the pension scheme.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
STARTLING REPORTS DENIED.
The Health of the Pope is Not Alarm
 inc

Rome, March 6.-All the startling re- ports circulated regarding the health of the Pope are unfounded-
 Although his holiness is not yet restor- ed to his normal condition, he Is better today than he was yesterday, so much so that he gave his usual audience to Car dinal Rampolla and later had another conference with the Secretary of State.
 Pope Leo did not attend the usual lenten sermon preached by the Vatican today before the cardinals and bishops, but he has been sitting up all day and his cold has almost entirely disappeared.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
INCREASE AT ANNAPOLIS.
Captain Brownson and Secretary
 Moody Confer.

Moody Confer.
 Washington, March 6.-Captain Brown son of the Naval Academy, who is in Washington to consult with Secretary Moody on the increase In the number of midshipmen provided for by the recent naval act, said today that accommoda- tons could be assured for $50 additional appointees for the coming term. There Is available to defray the expense of con structing temporary quarters $6o,0Oo.
 Secretary Moody has been at work for several days on the new naval law, many of whose provisions he hopes to have in operation shortly. The increase in the per sonnel, which is regarded by the Secre- tary as of even greater importance than the appropriation for new ships, is receiv- ing careful attention. and before his de- parture for the West Indies. he expects to arrange for the appointment of the new midshipmen who will enter the academy this year.
 It is the Secretary's intention that no more examinations shall occur in August and September, and that all candida se5 for Annapolis shall como up In June Ts each year for examination.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
MIR. BALToUR SPEAKS.
Praises Work of British and Foreign
 Bible Society.

London, March 6,-Premier Balfour, speaking at meeting held at the Man sion House today as a preliminary to the celebration of the centenary of the Brit ish and Foreign Bible Society. presented tribute in the highest terms of its work. He said few organizations had such won derful record n increasing the activity and usefulness of the Bible.
 Lord Mayor Samuel. who presided, commenting on the non-sectarianism of the society. called attention to the fact that he himself was Jew. The Presi dent announced that the centennary of the society in 1904 would be celebrated by an extension of the work and by rais- ing $1,2jOOOO of which $l75,0O0 has been subscribed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
PROFITS FOR THE TRUSTS.
Cuban Treaty Alleged to Be in Their
 Favor.

Havana, March 6.-The reciprocity treaty was up in the Senate again today and the debate was adjourned until to- morrow.
 In the course of the debate. Senor San gully denounced the treaty as a scheme on the part of the United States, designed to keep European commerce out of Cuba in order that the Uni ed States might se- cure the entire commercial as well as the political control of the island.
 Senor Silva in a long speech quoted figures to prove that even if the allega- tons of the sugar trust and other inter- ests would benefit under the reciprocity treaty were true, the result could not be otherwise than beneficial to Cuba ..
 It has been asserted that the sugar and tobacco industries will make an addition al profit under the treaty of $6,OOOOOO an- nually.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
Replv of the Mine Owners.

Colorado Springs. Col, March 6,-At a meeting of the Mine Owners Association of the Cripple Creek District resolu- ton was adopted denying to any persons or organizations the right to direct the marketing of the products Of the Asso- citation. It is in response to the notice of the mine owners from the Western Fed eration of Miners not to ship to the three mills at Colorado City which are now boycotted by the Federation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
MRS. PAINE NOT WATCHED
Spies Have Been Withdrawn
 by the Police.
Chief of Detectives Cusack Now says That It is Not Known What Weapon Was Used to
 Kill Burdick.

BufaIo. N. r., March s.-That the murs derer of Edwin T. Burdick may never b. brought to justice is the belief of those who have followed the case. No new evi- dence was acquired today.
 The woman who has been under suspls cion and who has become known as the police suspect is believed by some memo bers of the police department to be guilt- less of the murders although she may, they say, have cognizance of the crime. The probability of an immediate arrest being made in the case grows slighter every hour. Other officers are as sanguine as ever that an arrest will be made some- time. Among those who remain unshaken In this belief is Chief of Police Bull He same person as he did earlier in the week. He says that a woman is suspected and may be arrested soon.
 Mrs. Paine, who yesterday denied knowi- edge of the murder. was in happy mood this evening.
 Do you know." she said, with smile, that the detectives have been withdrawn and that neither myself nor my husband is under the surveillance of the police7 feel so happy and free. Actual custody could hardly be worse than what I have endured"
 Chief of Detectives Cusack said tonighe that his men were watching houses irs the Elmwood district.
 Cusack's Admission.
 MT. Cusack made an interesting adnnisA sion regarding one of the details of tho murder case on which heretofore he has not talked. MT. Cusack was asked If the authorities had determined on the kind of weapon that was used in committing the murder.
 They have not" said he. q am satiss fled, however, that the golf butter was not used in committing the murder.
 "A statement that the butter was used was made. but do not believe that was the instrument"
 He had no fixed opinion as to what kind of a weapon was used, and he was not sure that 1t was carried away from the house by the murderer.
 w. E. Webster of Batavia, who was one of the attorneys for Howard Benham, has been retained by Dr. Seth Paine. He does not say specifically that he M retained for any complications involving Mrs. Paine in the Burdick murder. In an interview, he showed that he has been in constant consultation with Dr. Paine and stands ready to act promptly if any act of the Buffalo authorities should threaten the liberty of his clients wife.
 Attorney George c. Miller. who drew Burdick's will, and now has the document in his possession. had q talk with the District Attorney today. He also talked with Assistant Chief of Detectives Gus ack. MT. Miller wanted to know what was contained in the report of the que topsy. He got the desired information. It was explained that it was presumed Mir. Miller wanted the information for the purpose of carrying Sn the affairs of the estate.
 The report of Chemist Hill, 1t is said, will say that no poison was found in Burdick's stomach. The contents of the stomach consisted of a small amount of llcohol and some undigested food. There was no sign of an opiate or other poison.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
All Quiet at Amanda.

Washington. March 6.-The Secretary of the Navy has received telegrams from Rear Admiral Glass. commanding the Pa cifc squadron. saying that all is quiet at Honduras, and that reports from the interior of the country indicate the success of Bonilla, the insurgent lead CT, and the restoration of peace shortly In view of the assured safety of Ameri- can interests, Admiral Glass added tha . his fleet would leave Amapala today for Acapulco Mexico.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
Death of Col. G. F. R. Henderson.

London. March 6.-Col. George F. R. Henderson. Director of Military Intelli- gence in South Africa. died at Assoun, Egypt, today. Colonel Henderson. who wrote "A Life of Stonewall Jackson" was engaged al the time of his death in writ ing the official history of the South Afri- can war. Colonel Henderson contemplat ed writing life of Gen. Robert E. Lee and another of Wellington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
At Vicksburg.

Vicksburg, Miss. March GA large sec ton of the lower part of vicksburg is covered by water, varying in depth from one to five feet. and several warehouses on the river front have been abandoned. At p. m. the river gauge registered 46 feet. one fcot above the danger line, q rise of three-tenths in ten hours. Scores of refugees and hundreds of farm animals have been brought in from the low lands during the past week. The Government fleet here is held in readiness for any emergency.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
Tourists Visit the South.

Chattanooga, Tenn. March GA party of fifty business men from Minnesota, North Dakota and other Northwestern points representing the North Dakota and Minnesota Implement Dealers Assoeia- tion arrived in this city early this morn. ing en route home after an extended touf of the South. They spent today visiting the battlefelds and will leave for Cincin- natl tonight. The party is travelling in . special train of the Southern Railway.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
MT. Harvey Denies It:

New Orleans. March 6.-President liar. vey of the New Orleans and Northeast< ern road. denied today that his line which is part of the Quen and Crescent sys4 tenn. had been sold to the Southern. Hs said there were no negotiations pending for the purchase of the road.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07

where his brother was blowing and with out a word of warning. fired load of buckshot into the shoulder of his broth CT, Joel Martin, killing him instantly. He then quickly rode off, remarking that his brother had ''only gotten what he de. served long ago." Fred Martin claims that his brother had been criminally in- timate with his (Fred's) wife.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
Kentucky Gets s1. BPS. aaa.

Frankfort, Ky, March Ex-Governor Beckham today received and deposited for collection checks aggregating $1 .329 999, paid by the United States government as interest on Kentuckys war claim. He has called the State sinking fund com mission to meet Monday next. when will be made to purchase all the outstanding bonds of the State, amounting to S1OOOOO0
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07

says that many Improvements in the lines owned by the corporation are to be made in the near future. Many new cars and locomotives have been ordered, but owing to the scarcity of structural steel deliv- cry has been delayed. The company's new car shops at Los Angeles will employ at least 1000 men. The 40,0OO tons of eighty pound steel rails ordered in England are beginning to arrive and some of them already tave been laid.
 Will R. Hamilton
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
Died of Cancer.

Omaha, Neb., March 6.-Captain w. A. Winder. 80 years of age. of the Land De partment at Rosebud. s. D.. died today of cancer at the Willard Hotel. Captain Winder won fame on the battlehelds of the Mexican and civil wars. He was a brother-in-law of Admiral George peRsYA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
me worden Shows Speed.

Norfolk. Va, March 6.-The official trial trin of the torpedo boat destroyer Wor- den. over the Cape Henry course today resulted in the speedy craft exceeding by a very good margin the thirty knots re- auired of her in the building contract No oficial report of the test has been made but inc statement that the Worden had lime Id snarA. can. he Aakelx nadA.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
MOB DEMANDS FARMER.
George Boone Who Slew His Wife
 in Danger.

Louisville, Ky, March GA special to The Herald from Owenton. Ky. says:
 A mob surrended the jail here tonight, demanding that George Bone. a farmer, accused of murdering his wife, be deliv- cred to them. Boone, who lives about two miles outside of town, was arrested this morning at his home on the charge that he had killed his wife by beating her with a club while he was in an in- toxicated condition. He was brought here and placed in jail.
 As soon as the news of the murder and arrest spread to the surrounding coun- try, a mob was formed and marched into town. Anticipating trouble, however, the officials placed a number of extra guards around the jail, but it is feared an at- tempt will be made before daylight to lynch the prisoner. and the citizens are greatly excited.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
Monitor Nevada in Commission.

Portsmouth. N. H., March 6.-The new United States monitor Nevada has been placed in commission at the navy yard here. Commander T. B. Hoyard took charge of the new ship. The Nevada will remain at this port for about three weeks. when she will become attached +o the coast defense division of the North Atlantic squadron.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
Securing Options on Coal Lands.

Huntington, W. Va. March GA com pany composed chiefly of Cleveland capi- tqiists. is securing options on almost all the coal mines on the Kanawha and New. Rivers, It is announced today that thS Boomer coal and coke works, on the Kanawha have sold their entire holdings outright to this company for $75O. GOO.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
"L1FE-sAv1Na STATION"
Significant Reference in Legislatures
 Resolutions.

Helena, Mont. March 6.-The eighth Legislature came to an end this morning about clock without making an apprO- priation to provide a Montana exhibit at the St. Louis Exposition in 1904 the con ference of the Senate and House on the Fair bill, failing an agreement. The gen. eral appropriation bill WAs signed.
 A vote of thanks was extended to the members of the press for maintaining a "Iife-saving station in the office of the Secretary of State !"