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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-16
prica nf Oil nrnns

Beaumont. Tex. June l5-The largely increased production Of oil at Spindle Top. Sour Lake and Saratoga. where hundreds of low wells have been brought in. has caused fall in prices. the rate paid producers by reiners and pipe line companies having dropped from 80 to 72 cents for Beaumont oil and to SO cents for the Sour Lake product within the past fortnight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-16
WILL MAKE RADICAToRs.
Last Idle Plant of Gadsden to Be Put
 in Operation.


 Gadsden, June 15.-(Special. )-There Is now no doubt that he Central Foundry Company will return to Gadsden and operate the old pipe works plant again, making radiators. The Engineering News. published at Chicago, Ill., is the authority for the latest on this subject, while those here who are close to the company state that the company will soon have parties here to start up the plant When the shops here were stripped of their pipe making machinery there was left a battery nf boilers. an engine, two cupelos and shafting that can be set to work at once. This will put the last idle plant in the city in operation.
 Work has commenced on the large dis tilery in this city being erected by Spoon Motlow near the Standtfer spring Work has commenced on the main building and the machinery is being received and will be placed by an exep-t The capacity of the dfstillery will be 20 gallons of whls- key per day
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-16
Alabamians at West Point.

Washington. June 15.-(Speciai.)- Among the new cadets of the fourth class who reported for duty and study at the West Point United States Military Acad- emy today, were: Tho mas Lee Coles of Cottonville. appointed by Representative Burnett; Melvin G. Paris of Gainesville, appointed by Representative Bankhead. and W. L.. Mlrtin, Jr., of Montgomery, appointed by Senator Morgan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-16
Levee Gives Way.

Vicksburg. Miss. June 15-Following up the break of the HoIlybrook protection levee Sunday morning came break on the Mississippi side, this being an old levee between Duvalls and Albemarle, in Issaquena Should the rise continue much higher. 1t will result in swamping a considerable acreage on which crops had barely started growing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-16
THE NASHVILLE RAILWAY.
Its Properties Bought at the upset
 Price of S5OO,OOO.

Nashville, Tenn, June 15.-The proper ties of the Nashville Railway were sold under foreclosure proceedings this morn ing and were bought in at the upset price of S5O0,O0O fixed in the decree of sale. The property was bought in by A. NJ, Shook, representing Ladenberger. ThaN- man & Co.,, of New York, Isadore New
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-16
lin. Lnne 15.-The Frankfort Zeitung

Berlin. June i5.-The Frankfort Zeitung prints a dispatch from Sofia, Bulgaria, saying that rioting occurred there today between socialists and nationalists In which two men were severely and six were slightly wounded. The rioting was caused through socialists seizing a hall in which M. Sakoshoff. an opportunist member of the Sobrange, had called a meeting of nationalists.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-16
Bride Commits Suicide.

New Orleans. June 15.-Within an hour of her marriage today Miss Hattie A. Thomas swallowed a dose of laudanum that proved fatal, lelving note to her family to pray for her She had been married before, but obtained a divorce.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-16
FIAT AGAINST DANCING.
Bishop McCloskey of Louisville Issues
 Order to His Church.

Louisville. Ky, June 15.-Bishop Mo Closkey, of the Catholic Diocese of Lou isville, has issued an order against danc- ing and the use of intoxicants at pie nics.
 The letter refers to the "shockingly in- decent form of the modern dance." and commands observance of the instructions of the Third Plenary Council of Balti- more.
 As a result of the ruling, the picnic of the Catholic Knights of America set for June 20, has been called off,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-16
Trims Sentence commuted.

New orleans. June 15.-Governor Long, ino of Mississippi, has ccmmutcd the sentence of Shack Trim, who was to be hanged at Bel,n, Miss, on Friday next
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-16
Rev. Mr. Booth Elected.

Knoxville. Tenn, June l5.-Rev George D. Booth of Clarkesville. Tenn. was today elected President of King College. Bris- tol, Tenn. vice Dr. George J. Ramsey of Richmond. Va., resiEneds
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-16
Held for Grand Jury.

Joe Crawford and Ed Tharp were brought before Judge Redwine this morn ing and testimony heard on the writ of habeas corpus. sued out for their release by the Hargis people yesterday. Gary
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-16
1@L TEAT2Ea

Washington, June 15.- For Alabama: Fair Tues day and Wednesday; va riable winds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-14
WANTS EQUAL CHANCE
Germany Uneasy Over Cuban
Reciprocity Treaty.
WILL MAKE DEMANDS
FOR IDENTICAL PRIVILEGES
FROM BOTH COUNTRIES.
Fear Expressed That This Country May
Monopolize Trade of South
America.
WILL MAKE DEMANDS

BERLIN, March 14.-Germany. as soon
as the reciprocity treaty between Cuba and
the United States is ratified, will ask both
the Cuban and United States governments
for Identical privileges 1t is perceived
from the full reports sent here from Wash
ington and Havana that German traders
Will be placed at disadvantage and the
specialists in the foreign office who manage
Germany's cases in the negotiations for
new commercial treaties have talked over
the Cuban treaty with representatives of
the embassies of the continental powers
with the result that intimations have been
made that other governments intend also
to request the same treatment. While an
noyed at the prospect of the United States
trade having lower tariffs In Cuba than
that of Germany, no one supposes that even
a collective protest on the part of the con-
tinental countries would cause either the
United States or Cuba to recede.
But Germanys position is to be defined
ctearly, SO that the United States may not
complain when Germany gives other ma
tions preferential treatment The princf-
pie which the German foreign Office laws
down in entering upon correspondence con-
cerning new commercial treaties is give
and take The most favored nation theory
is really abandoned. Special conventions
are to be drawn up to fit different situa-
tions. This principle seems to be accepted
by Russia, Austria and Italy, and the trade
policies are to rest upon the reciprocity
idea 1F1'
is that should the Cuban treaty be accepted
and found to work well similar treaties may
be arranged by the United States with
Mexico, Brazil and Argentina, ultimately
resulting in the United States obtaining a
monopoly of all the South and Central
American markets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-14
KUKLUX AT WYNNE, ARK.
Eleven Men Under Arrest and More
Trouble Feared.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
WYNNE, Ark. March 14.-Cross county
is In a reign OF terror over the midnight
rioting OF a band of white caps. All ne
groes have been warned to leave, and more
than 200 families have left their homes and
Ned.
Detectives from Memphis, Louisville and
Cincinnati have been employed by wealthy
planters The first real fight occurred on
the fourth night they were guard. Sc
creted In and around an old negro cabin,
the only one left, were the detectives, in
charge OF Capt. John II. Brown of Memphis
who was to give a signal whistle when all
was ready TO resist the expected attack.
A band of mounted white caps rode out
OF the swamp and fired volley at the
house. then turned and rode back into the
dense copse. 1t was found thirty minutes
later that Capt. Brown had been killed. re-
ceiving a charge OF buckshot full In the
face. ..H
Eleven men are under arrest here heavily
guarded. pending the verdict of the coro-
ners jury. The jury has been in session
three days. and scores of witnesses are
being summoned. The jury is In secret ses-
sion and nothing 10 given out. A large
crowd of -sympathizers with the white
caps. Is assembled here and 1t is feared
an attempt Will be made to rescue the prts-
oners when they are conveyed to the county
jail at Vandale. The white caps are called
kuklux here because OF the nature of
their operations, but the band has adopted
the name OF Smiths Chapel Band. 1t is
likely that verdict will be reached by the
jury tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-14
TWO DAYS OF GRACE
GERMANY WILL NOT PRESENT
DEMAND UNTIL MONDAY.
Initial Installment Of $34o, 900 Prom
ised by Venezuela Due To-day
Allies and The Hague. ,.-

Venezuela's initial installment- of the
$4,000 pledged to Germany in satisfaction
of that country's claims of honor will not
be paid today, as provided for in the peace
protocol. The German minister Baron
Hadenhausen, will not reach Caracas until
Monday, and as the Berlin government at
present has no accredited representative
there Germany has allowed Castro two
additional days Of grace. In the event.
however, that this payment, amounting to
about $4,000, Is not forthcoming as soon
as Baron Hadenhauser applies for 1t Bel
GUM will be asked to aid President Castro
in the administration of his customs busi-
ness, as provided in the protocol. By the
protocols, which were signed at midnight
February 13, Great Britain received cash
payment Of $27, 800, Germany was promised
an advance payment of $4,000 in five
monthly installments beginning one month
from the date of the signing OF the proto-
col, while Italy is to be paid $27 500 two
months from that date. Minister Bowen
handed the British ambassador a check for
the British payment .le night the protocoi
was signed, and arranged that Germany
and Italy should receive theirs at Caracas
What steps President Castro has taken to
meet these obligations Is not known here.
Some concern Is felt here at the silence OF
the allied powers regarding the draft of The
Hague protocol, which was mailed to them
some weeks ago, and the abseHce OF any
representation on the subject may mean
that a plan Is under consideration looking
to the settlement at Caracas of the prefer
ential question by President Castro and the
representatives of the allied powers there
Although there is no indication that the
Venezuelan president would accept such a
compromise, it is believed here that he will
be asked to do SO. Minister Bowen is op-
posed to permitting the allied powers to
escape from appearance at The Hague, but
inasmuch the cost Of case at the trih-
unal would probably exceed the amount In
volved European powers prefer the other
mode of settlement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-14
LEASED THE WILLARD BUILDING
New Quarters Engaged for the Depart
ment Of Commerce,

The permanent quarters of the new De-
partment Of Labor and Commerce, or rather
the office to be occupied until a new build
ing for the department is authorized, will
be in the new Willard building on 14th
street between Pennsylvania avenue and F
street. Secretary Cortelyou has concluded a
lease of the new building. which is not yet
complete, and expects to be able to move
his department there by some time in May
He will go into the building so soon as 1t is
fully ready for his occupancy. From now
until then Mr.. Cortelyou will occupy the
temporary quarters of the department on
18th street. Up to this time he-has remain
ed at the White House. but his offices will
be in 18th street until he goes to the Will
lard building. Secretary Cortelyou says that
the Willard building was the most salts
factory one offered to him. It has eight
stories and they will afford ample room for
a short time, although 1t may be impossible
to get all the bureaus in the building when
many of the bureaus are added July l.
This Is the best Mr.. Cortelyou can do, how
ever. and he will make efforts to have
new building provided when Congress meets
next December.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-14

than the other bidders. but they insist on
having the contract for the entire work
and decline to have the items of their bid
considered separately, or. in fact, to con-
sent to any division of the work
1t will now devolve upon Secretary Root
to straighten out this tangled mess. The
main question for him to decide Is whether
the award for the entire work shall go to
Harmer & Quinn at their bid Of 81 1881, 1885,
whether 1t shall go as entirety to the
Jewell Filtration Company at it's bid at
the first competition or whether the plan Of
Gen. Gillespie and the engineer officers
shall be followed and the work distributed
among several contractors under the direct
supervision Of the officers OF the engineer
department.
In case the engineers plan is adopted the
principal contracts will be awarded as fol-
fows: Excavation, ETC., Tally & Allen,
Washington, D. c., at $415,S45; concrete
work, etc, the Brennan Construction Com
pany of Washington. D. c.. at s756 $50; fl
ter gravel, l.. E. Smoot, Washington, D. c.,
at $116,325; filter sand. L. E. Smoot, Wash
ington, D. c., at 1915, ,45O; cast iron pipe and
specials. the Camden Iron Works of Cam
den. N. j., at $4,000; vitrified pipe Thomas
J. Somerville & Sons, Washington, D. c., at
$23 266.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-14

and reports a satisfactory situation in the
Islands. The consul says the local upris-
ings which have occurred since the termi-
nation of the rebellion have greatly de-
creased, lowing to the effective civil and
military policy that is being pursued in
the islands. "The process of paciication
throughout the archipelago" he says,
continues in a most satisfactory manner
After writing of the situation in more detail
he speaks of the achievements as the
Great results of Governor Taft's extraor-
dinarily able administration"
% Accompanying the letter is copy of a
papal decree issued by the pope for the gov
ernment Of the church in the Philippines,
which, in conclusion, says: Let reverence
be paid to those in authority" The consul
IN writing of the relations Of church and
state directs attention to this exhortation
of the pope.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-14
TO BE OPENED TO SETTLERS.
A Large Tract Of Land in Southern
California

LOS ANGELES, Cal, March 1.-THE
United States, through the federal land
office at Los Angeles, will open to settlers
within the next sixty days about 1 900 90
acres of land in California. This land is
situated between The Needles and Mojave.
and borders the Colorado river Much of
1t is valuable for agriculture. The pros
pective throwing open of this vast tract
to settlement is the result of a recent de-
cision of the United States Supreme Court
with respect to the famous grant made to
the Atlantic and Pacific railroad by act of
July, 1866.
In the territory which embraces this
great tract the Southern Pacific has selec-
tion privileges. Authority for the resery-
ing of entry applications for the 1000 900
acres in question has been received from
Washington by the officials of the United
States land office at Los Angeles. ~.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-14
POSSE LOOKING FOR FoRGERs.
They Defrauded a Colorado Bank to
the Extent of $500.

SALIDA, Col. March 14.-Employes OF
the First National and the salida State
banks of this city, armed with rifles, are
searching the country around Salida for two
men who successfully defrauded the banks
by means of forged checks. securing $500
I'm cash Two checks, for 1900 and 81 800
bearing the names and Endorsements of
local business men, were presented to the
banks and on telephone Identification were
paid. .-a--
It develops that confederate of the men
who presented the checks at the banks had
answered the calls on the telephone. When
the fraud was discovered posse of citizens
and bank clerks, headed by the cashiers of
the two banks heavily armed and mount
ed. started in pursuit of the men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-14
Army Orders.

Contract Surgeon Robert J. McAdory has
been relieved from duty at Camp Mckinley,
Hawaiian territory, and ordered to San
Francisco. Cal, to report to the adjutant
general of the army for further orders.
Captain William NJ. Wright. ID Infantry,
aid-de-camp, has been relieved from fur
ther treatment at the army and navy gen.
eral hospital, Hot Springs, Ark, and or
dered to return to his proper station.
Major Henry M. Morrow, Judge advocate,
now at Monterey. Cal, has been ordered to
report to the commanding general Of the
department OF California for duty as judge
advocate of that department.
Second Lieutenant Henry E. Mitchell, Sd
Cavalry, has been relieved from duty at
Fort Yates N. D., and ordered to Boise
barracks, Idaho.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-14
ORDERED TO HONDURAS.
Rear Admiral Coghlan's Squadron to
Look After American; Interests.

The Caribbean squadron, nnders command
Of Admiral Coghlan, has been ordered to
Honduras, where the revolntion is assum-
ing serious proportions, to protect American
interests. Acting Secretary of the Navy
Darling has sent the following cable in
structions to Admiral Coghlan. at San
Juan:
Proceed with squadron--O Olympia, Pan
ther Marietta, Vixen (and Brstuss collier)-
protection American interests. Puerto, Cor
tez and Ceiba, Honduras Communicate
with minister. Authorized to leave Vixen
(tender) under commandant at San Juan"
The Navy Department decided to send
Admiral Coghlan to Honduras on the theo-
ry that a flag officer ON the scene will be
in position to take such steps as may be
necessary for the prntection. of American
interests without constant reference to the
ron. instead of a single ship, It was thought
also. will have a salutary effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-14
RETURN OF THE MAYFLoWER
It is Thought That the President Med
itates a Trip.

The Presidents naval yacht Mayfiower
has arrived at the Washington navy yard
from short visit to Lambert's Point, Va.
where she took on large supply of coal In
anticipation of her requirement by Presi-
dent Roosevelt for cruise In Chesapeake
bay after the adjournment of the Senate
Although not admitted at the Navy Depart
ment it is believed that the President has
trip of that kind in contemplation be fore
his departure on his long western trip. In
case he goes down the river the President
will undoubtedly be accompanied by several
friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-14
Beriah Wilkins Much Improved.

NEW YORK, March 1.-THE condition of
Beriah wilkins, owner of the Washington
Post who has been critically i'll for several
days at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel with
paralysis and kidney trouble, was much
improved this morning. A member of his
family said that Mr.. Wilkins passed very
comfortable night and that the family now
had good reason to hope for his recovery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-14
WHITAKER WRIGHT's CASE.
This Country Will Not Resist His Ex-
tradition.

1t Is said at the State Department re-
specting the case of Whitaker Wright, the
promoter who is said to have absconded
from England to Egypt that even if 1t
should appear that he is an American ma
tive or naturalized, the United States gov
ernment would make resistance to his
extraditfon. 1t has been the practice of
both the United States and England to
allow such extraditions where they were
sure their citizens charged with crime would
secure fair trial and exact justice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-14
YOUNG HIGHWAYMAN CAUGHT.
Charged With Holding Up Drug Stores
in Denver

DENVER, Col, March 14.-Fred Wilson
and Carl Remington both youths of nine
teen years, are under arrest on the charge
Of holding up drug stores in this city. A
number of bold robberies Of this kind have
occurred here Of late, the guilty ones in
every instance being boys answering the
same description. 1t Is said that Wilson
has made full confession.
Both Wilson and Remington came to Dem
Yer from La Junta, Col, where the former
was employed as a barber and the latter
served as q waiter. Wilson says he came
originally from Buffalo, n. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-14
Quilt Tied Around Victims Head.

"He also told me that quilt had been
wrapped three times about the head of the
murdered man." said DR.. Howland, land
that he had found pool of blood on the
floor"
Mr.. Coatsworth brought out the fact that
Burdick's body had been moved by the
murderer after the crime had been COM
mitted.
DIR. Howland described the clothing found
in the room, the finding of the luncheon, a
six-ounce druggist bottle containing whisky
and cocktail glass. He could not say
whether the glass had been used. He had
seen Detective Holmlund take a letter from
Burdick's s pocket
Il heard Dr. Marcy say" continued the
witness, that Mrs. Hull was subject to
heart failure. While Mrs. Hull was giving
her statement she occasionally hesitated
and at such times DR.. Marcy prompted
her"
Witness saw no weapon in the room.
What was your conclusion as to whether
Burdick was killed in the den?' he was
asked.
"I think he was"
DO you think he was killed on the
couch?"
II think he was on the couch
"When he was killed was he lying on the
couch in the position in which you found
the body?"
Judging from the location of the wounds,
he must have been lying in some other po-
SitiOn at the time he was struck.
Found Tuft of Hair.
Dr. Rowland stated he found tuft of
hair on the couch. He was of opinion that
it was longer than Burdicks hair.
Dr. Howland stated that from the condi-
ton of the body he was of the opinion that
Burdick was killed about o'clock. This
is regarded as important, as 1t would tend
to nullify the statements made to the dis
trict attorney by officers Meyer and Reid
regarding the Tone woman
In reply to another question an affirma-
tive answer to which would have shown
that a woman had been in the room the
doctor gave negative reply.
Replying to a question by one Of the at
torneys representing the Burdick family
the witness said his opinion was the blood
found on the door was thrown from the in
strument used in committing the murder
Detective John w. Holmlund, who fol-
lowed DR.. Rowland on the stand, described
the scene in the den. and related the con-
versation he had with one of the maids
He found some letters and a revolver in
Burdick's coat. The trousers, he said, were
lying on the couch and looked as If they
had been placed there carefully and folded
over Two of the letters found in Bur-
dicks pockets were from a Mr.. Cleveland
Of Cleveland. He gave them to Superin-
tendent Bull. The witness had talk with
DR.. Marcy. The doctor, he said, gave him
the impression that he wanted the matter
kept quiet. He did not want the affair
made any more public than was necessary
At noon recess was taken until o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-14
Coming Poultry Show at Rome.

Hector de Castro, United States consul
general at Rome. has transmitted to the
State Department copies of the program
and regulation of the poultry exhibition
to be held in Rome from April 16 to 20
next, in connection with the internationa
congress of agriculturists-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-14
Will Accompany the President.

Surgeon George A. Lung of the navy,
who has served attending physician TO
the President and family for several months
past, will shortly be detached from that
duty and ordered to Philadelphia for duty
at the naval hospital In that city. Rear
Admiral P. NJ. Rixey, surgeon general of
the navy, who was President McKinleys
family physician, viii serve in a similar
capacity for President Roosevelt and fam
ily, and will accompany the President on
his long trip in the west.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-14
SECRETARY Moody at Key West.

A telegram received at the Navy Depart
ment this morning announces the arrival
at Key West of Secretary Moody and party.
bound for a cruise in the West Indies
Senator Proctor of Vermont and Represen-
fafaye Gillett of Massachusetts are expected
to JOIN the party at Key West.