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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18

ernment was taken independent of any of the substance of the terms of the petition. On the receipt of this information the Secretary of State addressed the following letter to Messrs Strdauss, Wolff and Levy:
 "Sir-I am directed by the President to acquaint you that this department is in- formed by the American embassy in St. Petersburg that the imperial government of Russia has declined to receive or con- slider the petition in relation to the con dition of the Jews in Russia which were addressed to his majesty. the emperor, by & large number of citizens of the United States and which this department by direction of the President and at your request undertook to transmit to its high destination.
 T am, sir, very respectfully yours.
 John Hay"
 It is believed this petition was almost unexampled in the weight and dignity of the signatures attached to 1t. Among them are: Andrew D. White and Clifton B. Breckinridge, formerly Ministers to Russia! Carl Schurz, Whitelaw Reid, John c. Carlisle, Rufus W. Peckham, United States Supreme Court; Senator Thomas c. .Platt, Edward M. Shepard, Senator Hopkins of Illinois, Mayor Seth Low, Cornelius N. Bliss. Congressman John Sharpe Williams of Mississippi. Herman Ridder, John G. Brisbane, the Governors of Virginia. Georgia, Mississippi. North Carolina, Louisiana and Nebraska, the Chief Justices of all the States from which returns are in, great number of publicists, bankers, Protest ant and Catholic ministers, mayors of leading cities. prominent educators, lead CTS of the bar, physicians. scholars and manufacturers.
 When the petition reaches Washington the various pages will be bound together in magnificent style, in one volume, and delivered to Andrew Allen, Chief of the Bureau Rolls of the State Department. for safe keeping.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18

British Government, touching the owner ship of the small islands of the south of the Philippine archipelago and adjacent to the coast of Borneo. Nor is anything known here of the recent naval operations in that corner of the world. although the fact Is recalled that about 6 year ago one of the American gunboats cruising in those waters did visit some of the na- tive chieftains on the smaller keys and asserted American sovereignty. It is be- lieved here that there is no possibility for trouble growing out of this incident. The Sultan of Jolo possesses both tenn poral and spiritual power over the Mo hammedan inhabitants. not only of his own group islands. but of the north coast of Borneo and the adjacent islands. and the assertion of spiritual power over such of the natives as live under the British flag in Borneo and the nearby islands. may have led to the supposition that the United States Governmenv was improper ly asserting sovereignty over British anil
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
JAPAN AT BOTTOM OF IT.
Hopes to Circumvent Russian De
 signs in Manchuria.

Washington. July i7-The roundabout method adopted by the Korean Government to secure the opening of wiju to foreign trade probably is necessary because of the existence of some treaty stipuiasions between China and Korea signed since the China-Japanese war, which requires the consent of China before such a step is taken.
 For many years most of the traffic between Korea and China has been by way of Witu. The latter place Is @ big Korean mart on the Yalu River. nearly. opposite Ia Tung kao, on the right bank of the Yaiu and the locality to be opened to international trade in Manchuria as e result of the strong representations which have been made to Russia by the United states for the open door in China.
 Recent dispatches have shown that Russia has made claims to extensive timber conces- sions in Korea on the banks of the Yaiu and both that country and Japan are apprehensive that through the medium of these claims Rus- sia will obtain fa strong foothoid In Korea. Japan is believed to be at the bottom of this last Korean move. with the Hermit Kingdom an anxious and willing ally.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
ARMY AND NAVY.
Joint Board Will Discuss Matters
 Recurring Cooperation.


 Washington July I7.-Secretaries Root and Moody today issued the following joint order
 The Department of War. and the Depart ment of the Navy have agreed upon the forma- tion of joint board to be composed of four officers of the army and four of the navy, to hold stated sessions and such extraordinary sessions as shall appear advisable for the pur- pose of conferring discussing and reaching common conclusions regarding all matters call ing fer the co-oper ation of the two services. Any matters which seem to either depar rtment to call for such consideration may be referred by that department to the board thus formed.
 The following officers detailed by the Secretary of War to serve upon the board:
 Major-General S. B. M. Young, Major Gen. eral Henry c. Corbin, Brigadier-General Tasker H. Bliss Brigadier-General Wallace F. Randolph
 The following officers are detaied by the Sec retary of the Navy to serve upon the board
 Admiral George Dewey, Rear Admiral Henry c. Taylor, Captain John E. Pillsbury. Lieuten- ant Commander William J. Barnett.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
Monastery PilIagad.

Constantinople. July I.-News has reached here that the Armenian monas- tery at Surpagop. near Erzinggan, Turk ish Armenia. has been pillaged by Kurds. A number of the monks, advices say, were seriously injured. and all pC table property was carried off by the roi bers. The affair created a panic in the dil trict and similar panic prevails in the dis trict of Sasun, the scene of the previ, us massacre. where another one is feared. Three villages already have been abals- doned by their inhabitants.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
Took Pope's Picture.

Paris. July 1S.-The Rome correspondent of The Gaulois says that when Dr. Mag Eoni entered the sick room yesterday morning and found the Pope sitting in his arm chair and feeling his head he said:
 What would you say Holy Father, if the Doctor transformed himself into a photogra pher?"
 By all means my good Mazzoni," re- piled Pope Leo smiling
 Dr. Mazzoni then produced camera and took dozen shots of Pope Peo, who was taken seated with Dr. Lapponi stand ing beside him and his valet Centra kneeI- ing at his feet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
To Open a Port.

Pekin, July 1.-The Korean Minister has urged Prince Ching, head of the For eign Office, to instruct the Chinese Min ister at Seoul to authorize Corea to open Wijou corea, to foreign trade as a means of mutual defense against Russian en- croachment but his action Is regarded as futile. Corea believes her independence will be strengthened and prolonged If she Is able to open Northern Corea to inter national trade.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
WILL IMPORT ARMS.
China to be Allowed to Buy Muni-
 tions of War.

Pekin. July 1.-The prohibition of the importation of arms and ammunition into China, as provided by the protocol, ex- pires in August without protest.
 The ministers have decided that the prohibition is useless and ineffective and that the Chinese are capable of regulat- ing the importation of war munitions It is also added that they need arms in or der to restore order in the disturbed provinces
 The Japanese recently imported field guns and rifles on the plea that they were needed for the railroad guards, though 1t is thought they were intended to strengthen the Psi Yang army. which Yuan Shi Kai has drilled with Japanese officers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
End of Tie-Up in Sight.

New York, July 1.-The signing of arbitration plans of the builders and an agreement on the wage scale for another year by the bricklayers' union. it is said. assures the return to work on Monday of 75OOO men and the end of the building trades tie up. The fact that sixteen of the twenty-two local unions of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners have accepted the arbitration agreement is taken as further assurance hat the atrika will end
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
RUSSIA AND JAPAN.
Newspapers Comment on the Strained
 Relations.

St. Petersburg. July 17.-The relations between Russia and Japan are the sub ject of comment In the newspapers here. They attribute the strained situation to the attitude of the newspapers publish ed in Japan with the aid of English money"
 The Novoe Vremya asserts that Russia stands as the guardian of peace in Asia and points out the lack of wisdom on the part of Japan in allowing herself to be influenced by Great Britain. who, in the event of war, would not assist her"
 The Novoe Vremya contends that a pacific policy will enable Japan to re- strict her expenditure and render possi- ble friendly agreement between Rus sia and JaDan
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
POPE NO WORSE, SAYS
 THE VATICAN PHYSICIAN

tinued in the Circuit Court. It W alleged that Taylor had acted as the agent in New York for the company and that in handling its finances, particularly of the Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pacific. which it acquired the company was indebted to his estate. A settlement was reached out of court. Accordingly releases were exchanged and Judge Lacombe signed the order of discontin- uance
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
SAID TO BE SOLVENT.
Many Attachments Secured in Last
 Few Days

Few Days. @ Birmingham, July 17.-(Special )-Rep- resentatnves of the Southern Car and Foundry Company are expected to come from the East tomorrow to look after affairs of the concern, which was placed in the hands of receiver by a New Jer- sey court. upon application of some of the stockholders. It is said here that the company is perfectly solvent and that ali of it's debts will be paid.
 Last year majority of the stock was purchased by the Standard Steel Car Company of Pitsburg, Pa. The plants of the company, located in Anniston and Gadsden. Ala. Lenoir City and Memphis, Tenn. up to few weeks since have been in steady operation. Recently. however, two of them have been working irregu- larity and the statement is made that there was a lack of orders
 A few days ago 1t became known that there was some contention on among the stockholders, and on Wednesday the First National Bank of Birmingham got an attachment on the companys plant in Gadsden, to cover a debt of $25.O00. To- day a large number of attachments were run for certain amount alleged to be due. in all amounting to more than $1O0.00O.
 The attachments and the amounts named in each one are as follows:
 Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron Company. A.953,C5.
 Decatur Car Wheel and Manufacturing Company, $22, ,192.SS,
 Shook & Fletcher. $170.91.
 Tutwiler Coke and Iron Company. $SO1, ,56
 Pratt Coal Company. $l.473.9O.
 Ike Adler $2,2S294.
 Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron Company, $6, -66.09.
 Rogers. Brown tS Co.,. $52. .336.64.
 Baker. Stilwell X Hart, $2S2,75
 The attachments were filed in the City Court and the sheriff was instructed to render service. which has been done.
 It is said that under the attachments any of the property of the company can be attached
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
Plans For Consolidation.

New York, July 17.-Arrangements have been perfected for the announcement of the plans in regard to the consolidation of the Jewish theological seminaries of the United States. The scheme has been for some time in the hands of a New York law firm. The result of their work will be made public, it Is stated, in a few dnxa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
Higb official Indicted

New York. July 17.-It was currently reported at the federal building Brooklyn today that the United States grand jury had brought in an indictment against prominent official whose name has been mentioned during the postoffice investiga- ton and that a warrant had been issued for this officials arrest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
Northern Pacific Dividend.

. New York, July 1T.-Announcement is made that the Northern Pacific Railroad directors yesterday declared the regular quarterly dividend of 1-2 per cent pay able August 1.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18

easy,
 Rome, July l6.(s:25)-"I cannot say the Pope is better, but he is no worse.'
 In these words Dr. Lapponi summed up for the Associated Press this evening the ro,ntiff,s condition at the end of the second week of his illness. in all the vary ing periods of which the pontfn has scarcely had Quieter day than this' wltn the result that tonight's official ouiIetin declares him to be a little less depressed
 In the morning, after night during which stimulants and nursing restoreu him to a fairly good condition, the rope complained of soreness. due to the many days he has passed in bed. To relieve this and to humor him. the patient was allowed to sit in his arm chair for short time, with apparent good effect.
 Celebration ot Mass.
 The celebration of a mass in honor Of St. Leo and the Pops's conversation with Mgr Pifferi were the only other incidents which today relieved the tedium of the sick chamber.
 From tonight's examination of the Pope it appears that the liquid in the pleura remains at about the same level, wnich is marked with a dermographic pencil on the pontiff's side. The physicians think the liquid amounts to about 1,2O0 grams Considering the condition of the Pope the doctors do not believe 1t possible that his body can absorb 1t, as might strong, young, we'll nourished organism.
 After the visit of the phS9cians the Pope received Cardinal Rafnpolla' who re- nained in the sick room only few minutes He again gave the pontif a full report of the prayers offered in his behalf all over the world. His holiness raising both hands, said:
 Blesses Those Who Pray.
 ''I bless all those who pray to God for me-"
 In Vatican circles there is gossiping over the great reception given by Mgr. Adult at Lisbon to celebrate his elevation to the cardinalate. and also over the solemnity with which Cardinal Agliardi today took possession of his new office of ice-Chancellor of the Church. The Associated Press correspondent, however. learns that the Pope himself, in his last interview with Cardinal Agliard, urged the performance of today's ceremony.
 In sharp contrast with these ceremonies are the continuous preparations at the Vatican for the death of the pontiff. A huge spit F feet long, which has been used for roasting food for the Conclaves since the time of Gregory XVI, was brought from an old store room today and will be employed to roast quarters of beef for the isolated cardinals while they are deliberating In the conclave over the election of the successor to Leo XIII
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
An Impregnable Fortress.

St Petersburg, July l7-A telegram re- ceived here from Port Arthur says that upon the occasion of the laying of the corner stone of the cathedral there, General Europokin, the Russian WIT minister made a speech in which he expressed the conviction that Port Arthur is now becoming a fortress inaccessible to all enemies, no matter how great their number or whence they come"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
DEFENDS SPANISH ARMY
Says It Fought With valor at Santiago.
Alabamian Declares That General valle Del Ray Gave to the World
 an Example of Courage
 Seldom Witnessed.

Detroit. Mich. July H.-fspeciaI.) Gen William R. shafter spoke deprecatineIv of the Spanish army in Cuba in an in- promptu address before the Society of the Army of Santiago de Cuba in the a,,di- torium of the Masonic Temple this morn ing. The few losses suffered by the Americans in the Cuban campaign. he said, made 1t one of the most uniaue and remarkable in the history of the world. He said. in closing. that the American troops might have a different story to tell had they had to fight men like those who battied for the South ius the civiI War. He intimated that the spanish sol- diers didn't amount to much.
 Fighting Joe" Wheeler followed Gen. erai shafter, also in an impromptu ad- dress. He said:
 T differ from my friend, General sbaf- ter. in only one point that he expressed today. He spoke of the character of the men we fought in Cuba. I believe the General. upon reflection. will give them full credit for doing their duty as soldierg should. Particularly this may be said Of the officers of the Spanish army.
 Bravery of Officers.
 Many of you can recall that on every occasion you saw the officers of the Span- ish army standing behind their men wav- ing their swords and encouraging them to duty. And I can say that In my humble opinion, believe that the greatest hero of the Spanish army in that war waa General Valle Del Key. That officer, as you know. with a small force fought from daylight until after o'clock in the afternoon of July 1, leaving one-haif or three-fourths of his brave soldiers killed or wounded.
 And the General himself, early in the battle was shot through both legs, but still he stood waving his sword. doina his duty until he fell dead beside his own son and his nephew. say to you. ono and all. Spain should erect monnment. to General Valle Del Rey--a monument whose pinnacle would pierce the clouds
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
To Prevent "Mother,, Jone,a Viait.

Oyster Bay, July l7.-Plans have been perfected quietly to prevent Mother Jones and her so-called army of textile workers from visiting Oyster Bay. The matter is in the hands of the secret ser vice and the New York police dspart- ment
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
Case is Discontinued.

New York, July IA suit brought by the Ancilliary Executors of Henry A. Taylor, deceased against the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railway today for aaveral hundred thousand was discon-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
SITS IN HIS CHAIR AWHILE
Leo Sore from His Many Days
 in Bed.
ro Rampolla He Says He Blesses All Who Pray to God For His Re- covery From His
 Sickness.

Bulletin, July 1s.-GI0 a. m)-After having some sleep, the pontiff appeared to be again restless and required the trequent assistance of Dr. Lapponi and his valet Centra.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
Pope Has No Cancer.

Rome, July 17.-Drs. Lapponi and Mazoni absolutely deny the statement published in the United States that Pope Leo Is suffering from cancer and ridicule It as an ignorant invention. They say they are sure that Dr. Rassoni takes the Bame view.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
Banker Hangs Himself.

Clifton Springs, N: Y, July l7.-Albert Finch, a retired banker of New York, whose country home Is at Greenville, Orange County. has committed suicide by hanging. He had suffered for some time from melancholia and was being treated here in a sanitarium.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
Rnbonic Plague Increasing.

New York July l7.-Reports from Inuique say the bubonc plague Is again increasing. says A dispatch from The Rerald's correspond ent at Valparaiso Chile. Five cases appeared on Wedeasday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
Fire in Philadelnhia.

Philadelphia. July H-Fire destroyed the contents of the Merchants Warehouse Company's building today. Loss $l5O.000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
At q Danuuet.

Detroit, July H.-veterans of the santi- ago campaign attended a banquet tonight in the Masonic Temple. John M. Thurs ton was the speaker of the evening" re. spending to the toast Our Country General Joseph Wheeler responded to the toast '"rhe Cavalry Division.''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
Claims it is Not Embarrassed.

Chattanooga. Tenn. July 17.-A number of creditors have brought suit against the Southern Car and Foundry Company. which has plants in Gadsden, Anniston and Birmingham. in Alabama. and in Memphis and Lenoir City, in Tennessee. The First National Bank of Birmingham was the first to take action against the company on an alleged indebtedness of S2OOO0. It secured an attachment against the plant at Gadsden. Ala, placing 1t in the hands of the sheriff. This threw a number of men 'out of employment. I'm mediately following this action, creditors located at Gadsden brought suits and other attachments were issued against the plant in that city.
 Today the Roane Iron Company of this city attached the funds belonging to the company in the Chattanooga National Bank.
 The company Is the largest manufac- turer of railroad cars in the South and has been doing a tremendous business. running the plants on full time at the places mentioned. No explanation has been made in regard to the suits. but the company claims that it is not financially embarrassed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
Artist Whistler nend

London, July H--James McNeiu whiss tier, the American artist. Is dead.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
NO ISLANDS SEIZED.
Washington Ridicules the Recent
 Rumor From London.

Washington. July Tit Is learned at the State Department that there have been no representations recently from the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18

Rome, July 1S-C2:15 a. m.)-The Pope Is now reported to be In a somewhat uuieter sleep than he had last night although his breathing is perhaps not so
The evening world., 1903-06-12
CYCLE RACERS TO
MEET TOMORROW
Stars of Amateur and Profess
sionaI Ranks Will Race at
Manhattan Beach Track.

Tomorrow will see the opening Of the
cyoie-racing reason at the Manhattan
Beach track. and thousands of follow
ers Of the silent steed in this city Will
journey to the track by the sea to witt
. o the exciting brushes between the
champion s~prtnters and motor-paced
riders.
A better card vas never offered. In
the amateur o Champion Marcus L.
Hurley n the rest Of the star anna
tours will start and the two profess
sional events, the Manhattan Handicap
n the half-mtle open. will be con-
tested for by all the star pros in the
country. liver Lawson, Will Fem,
George Schroeder, Eddie Root and Eddie
Bald viii sndsavor to take the measure
Of Champion Frank Kramer in both
events.
Bash De Gulchard. one Of the four
riders who will participate in the Ma
tional circuit championship motor
paced race with Leander. Butler and
Munroe, is the youngest pace-following
cyclist in the world, not yet having
reached his eighteenth year.
Special trains running to n from the
track will be run from the Brooklyn
side of the bridge OF the Kings County
Elevated road, beginning at 1.@ O'Clock
The evening world., 1903-06-12
RACING NOTES..

There was a hot tip out on julius
Fleischmann's Sandhurst, a full brother
to the speedy Hurstbourne. in the race
won by Olaf. 1t did not apparently
come from an authoritative source.
Leander Sire has a good-looking two
year-old in Great Eastern. a son of the
Hanover stallion Handsome-Austerity
but Great Eastern wants tontng down.
Jockey Redfern yesterday received a
despatch from Mr.. Whitney. who has
nrst call on the riders services, to the
effect that he might accept mounts in
the future. Redfern has been incapaci-
tated since April, %, when his collar
bone was broken by a fall at Aqueduct,
S~teeplechase rider Willis, who made
his metropolitan debut on Wednesday
and who showed ability for a green
rider, has Joined the riding and school
ing brigade OF Gwynne Tompkins.
III. Michaels who rode Shot Gun. told