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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
EXCITEMENT IN COTTON
AT OPENING SHORTS sCRAMB
 BLED TO COVER.
Scenes Surpassed Those of Last Week On the Cotton Exchange-Mar- ket Was Steady at the
 Close.

New York. May 1S.-This was another exciting day on the cotton exchange. In fact the scenes surpassed those witnessed last week. It started at Liverpool at nrst because trading there began some live hours earlier than our time and the rise of equivalent to thirty-two points In the price of spot lotion in that market and 36 points in futures did not need any extensively cabled remarks to show what was happening thsre.
 It was, however, stated that the follows CTS of the New Orleans bull clique had flooded the market earlier fnf the day with buying orders and their appearancp was enough to excite the shorts and cause them to scramble to cover. All records for the present movement were broken, May sold as high as Il .68 and July up to n.2 cents. After closing at considerable declines on Saturday. prices started this morning to jump and before noon July had crossed Il cents. selling al 11.05 some four points higher than last week. There was but one sale of May cotton during the first half hour-a sale at 11.40 as com pared with Ills, the closing price on Saturday. September showed an advance of 1-4, greater rise than that revealed in either July or August during the first half hour. In the first hour nearly 300, 900 bales changed hands.
 July opened at 1090, an advance of 20 points, halted for few moments, shot to l0.9S, halted again and then on a scramble to cover jumped to 11.16. While transac- tions in the New York market did not aggregate as large a total as the record day of last week, the market today holds the seasons record in point of the ad- vance. During the afternoon May sold at u.6S, an advance of 55 points. July sold at 11.26. an advance of 55 points and August sold at 1O90. an advance of 45 points.
 A feature of the afternoon was the pur- chase of large line of short cotton in July, during which the entire market be- came very excited with prices advancing rapidly.
 One broker had an order to cover 200 bales of May cotton. The price was 11.5 55 and he started in to get the 200 bales at the best figure possible. He bid Il .5S, ll.60. 11.62 1.65 and finally 11.6S before any cotton was forthcoming Soon after a broker had 300 bales of May to sell and he sold the market down to 1.60 before disposing of the cotton. Not until July touched Il 1-4 was there anything of a reaction and at that point heavy selling orders reappeared that soon brought closed at II .55; July eased off to 11.17 and August closed at 10.S6
 The market at the close was steady, however and net 15 to F points higher for the day The advance in futures was accompanied by an advance to u.85 for spot cotton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
CARLISLE IN WASHINGTON.
Thinks Chances for Democratic Sue.
 cess is Good.

Thinks Chances for Democratic Sue
 cess is Good.
 Washington, May 1s-tSpecial. )-Hon John G. Carlisle. who came to Washing ton today from New York said he was too much engaged in private business to talk politics, but his informa ton was the chances were excellent for the Democrats to win next year, provided the leaders could be got together.
 MT. Carlisle's friends report him as partial to Judge Parker for Presidential nomination.
 An Ohio Democrat. who is in the city today and who is an ardent admirer and friend of Mir. Cleveland. said that there was nothing in the talk about the former President cherishing hopes for Juds ,n Harmon.
 MT. Harmon was recommended for Att torney General by John G. Carlisle be- fore Mir. Cleveland knew of his existence and there had never bean any such rela- tiors hetwee1 them as could make prob1- ble Mir. Cleveland would single Harmon out so conspiciously.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
CITIZENSHIP OF RAILROAD.
Supreme Court Opinion Favorable tc
 Southern Railway.

Washington, May 1s.-The United States Supreme Court today reversed the opin- ion of the Supreme Court of the State of North Carolina in the case of Southern Railway Company vs. Allison.
 The case was proceeding for damages on account of an accident but the point of interest involved was the question as to whether the railroad company had se- cured citizenship in the State of North Carolina by filing it's charter in that State when it had been incorporated by the State of Virginia. The State Court had held that it did become citizen by that proceeding. The opinion today took the opposite view. holding that citizenship was confined to the State in which the charter was granted. The decision was therefore favorable to the railroad com pany.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
REGARDED AS PREPosTERo . s
Postal Clerks May Be Dismissed fol
 Urging Claims.

Washington. May 1S.-Second Assistant Postmaster-General Shallenbargcr today directed that Svend Schibsby a railway postal clerk at Kansas City show cause why he should not be dismissed for pro- noting suits against the Government for travelling expenses of postal employees.
 There are 5000 railway postal clerks in the country and the purpose is to pre- vent widespread movement, having in view the prosecution of d claim which the department regards as praposterous.
 The position of the Postoffice Depart nent that the designated headquarters of these clerks is the route on which their runs are made and not in the city or town where they may happen to live. case IS now pending in the Court of claims in this city involving the question of their travelling eXnenses
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
RECORD BROKEN BY ROOSEVELT Rode 69 Miles on a Stage Coach. MADE TRIP IN TEN HOURS He Was Accompanied Part Y
 Way by Cavalry. Large Crowd Waited for rrssidsni at Berends and chssrsd Him on
 His Arrivsl-M.ds .
 Brief Speech.
MADE TRIP IN TEN HOURS

Berenda. Cal. May 1s.-President Rcoee welt broke all road records for Yosemite Park travel today wfjen his coach cana from Yosemite to Raymond. sixty-uine miles in ten hours of actual travel The President passed last night in camp at Bridal Vel Falls. few miles from the postoffce at Yosemite. He slept soundly and when he awoke this morn ing declared he had never felt better In his life. He bade good bye to his guides, Leidig and Leonard and mounted to htg seat on the coach beside the driver. The morning was clear and tho dust was not as bothersoms as on the trip td the valley. No incident occurred to mas the pleasure of the drive and the coaches rolled into Wawona shortly before n o'clock.
 Luncheon was taken and at 1a:so o'clock the trip to Raymond began. The drivex of the Presidents coach was on his naet- tie and he put the horses to their best pace. When Awahnee was reached tha party aiighted and partook of light re< treatments.
 the dustiest of the trip. An escort of cavalry from Fort Wood, which is situ. ated at Wadona. accompanied the Press ident to Raymond.
 When Berenda was reached the Presi- dent found large crowd gathered to greet him.
 A special train from Fresno brought members of the Chamber of Commerce and friends and they warmly greeted tho President as he appeared on the rear plat for of his car. He made a brief address. thanking the people for coming to see him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
DENIED A MANDAMUs.
Court Refuses to Enioin Ticket
 Scalpers.

New Orleans, May lR--The State su- pren1s Court today handed down a de- cision in the matter of the application Of the New Orleans and Northeastern ail- road Company versus the Judges of the Civil District Court, an application for a writ of mandamus to compel the judges of the court to show cause why they should not issue the injunctions prayed for directed to the various scalpers of the city. enjoinins them from traficking in the excursion tickets being put out for the Confederate Veterans reunion.
 In deciding the case, the court says:
 On consideration of the application the conclusion Is reached that the mandamus applied for should not be granted"
 This finally settles the matter so far as the State courts are concerned.
 Judge Boormau, sitting in place of Judge Parlange in the United States Dis trict Court, on Saturday last granted fa the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company sweeping injunction forbid- ding scalpers from dealing in these tick cts. All trunk lines entering this cltv Joined in the cause except the Northeasf. ern' the latter going into the State courts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
crazed Over Child's Death.

Bedford Ind. May Is-Wlliam Rock be- came crazy this afternoon over the death of a child which occurred several months ago. He imagined his Ghild's body had been taken by grave-rcbbers having read so much of the recent ghoul cases and going to the ceme- tery, compelled the sexton to get his tools and dig up the body that he might know 1t was there. The sexton became alarmed but obeyed to save his life. He tried to delay the work until he could get help. but Rock, no oticing it. srasped the tools and finished the job. Lifting the coffin from the grave he glasped the body of his child. calling aloud and applying endearing mares to 1t. The police arrived overpowered him and he was placed in jail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19

The Russian readily assimilates with the people of all other races. and if he cannot assimilate with the sHebrew 1t is apparent that the fault must lie with the Hebrew and not with the Russian"
 The Ambassadors attention was called to the statement contained in press dis patches from St. Petersburg today to the effect that a ministerial decree had been issued forbidding the Hebrews to arm themselves for their own protection.
 have received no information regard ing the nature of the decree" he said, but I know that when the facts are made known 1t win appear differently and 1t will be shown that the decree does not discriminate against the Hebrews. The fact that Lieutenant General Raa- ben. the Governor of BessaraIbia, has been called to St. Petersburg, shows <onclu- sively that the imperial authorities are ee- riously regarding the Kishineff affair and are taking prompt measures.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19

try and develop the national resources and general liberty and well being of the peple. He referred to the ties of love and filial respect which bound him to the country and expressed the hope that the negotiations for remodeling the Concor- dat would end satisfactorily. The King concluded with a reference to the cordial relations existing between Spain and oth- CT countries which he pointed out was exemplified by the situation in Morocco. All governments of Europe, he asserted were in harmony with the desire that Spain maintain integrity of the territory of the Sultan of lIorocco.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
P1att Denounces rnllnch

New York, May 1S.-Seator Thomas c. Platt today defied the statement made by Seymour w. Tulloch that former super intendent of Beavers and requested a high official to use his infiuenne to get bond ing business for bonding company which Senator Platts son is infested in, saying that 1:
 The statement Is an absolute lie and Tulloch knew it was a lie" said the Sen ator T have no interest. direct or in- direct, in any pending company"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
CONDUCTORS TO ADJOURN.
E. E. Clark Reelected Chief and
 Salary Raised.

Pittsburs. May 1s.-The twenty-ninth biennial convention of the Order of Rail- way Conductors will end tomorrow. With the exception of he election of . few grand officers and the choosing of the place for the next convention, all busi- ness has been completed.
 At the session today the following grand officers were elected at increased salaries:
 Grand Chief Conductor, E. E. Clark, compensation increased from 5000 to ys.ooo year: A. B. Garretson, Assistant Grand Chief Conductor. 5000 to $s,60o; W. !. Maxwell. Grand Secretary and Treasurer. 5000 to $500; c. H. Wilkins, Grand Se- nior Conductor. 5000 to $25o0 and L. B. Sheppard. Grand Junior Conductor, 32,00o to $2.50o.
 At the session today the amendments were all passed. One amendment makes the insurance reserve fund unlimited; one reduces the term of eligibility service from SIS days to 156 days, and another re- peals the law providing for permanent home for disabled members.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
Life Insurance Opinion.

Washington. May Is.-The United States Supreme Court today affirmed the opinion of the Circuit Court of Appeals for the sixth cir cult in the case of the Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association versus John S Phelps and the Fidelity Trust and Safety Vault Com pany. The case involved the construction of the statute of the State of Kentucky requir- ing foreign insurance companies to file with the State Commission of Insurance a resou- tion of It's directors consentng to the service Of process on the commissioner in any case pending in the coures of the Statc. The opinion of the court sustained the law
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
Decision Favors Bonds.

Washington May 1S.-The United States Supreme Court today decided the case of Wilkes County (N. O. vs. Coler and others involving the validity of rail road bonds issued by the county to aid in railroad construction in favor of the va lidity of the bonds under the State ordi- nance of 1888.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
Not Sufficient Definitensss

Cleveland, O., May 18.-At today's con- ference of the Independent Order of B'nai Birth, the report of the committee on the Kichineff massacrets stated there was not sufficient definiteness about the hap penings there to place the responsibility. Although the outrages are deplored, the best thing to be done, the committee thinks is to continue to gather funds for the relief of the exiles who may wish to come to the United States. An express sion of gratitude will be sene to Secretary of State Hay for his interest in behalf of the Roumanian Jew,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
Storm in Montana.

Havre, Mont. May 1s-A storm is rag ing west of here from Concord to the oth- CT side of the Cascades The snow at Cutbank and Westward Is from two to three feet deep and a heavy loss is re- ported among sheep and cattlemen. Train men say the snow west of Cutbank is waist deep and report large numbers of cattle and sheep lying dead along the right of way.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
Petrsff Forms Cabinet.

Sofia, May 1S.-General Petroff, formerly premier, today informed Prince Ferdinand that he had succeeded in forming A new cabinet. In the new ministry General Petroff is premier and foreign minister. M. Petroff is Minister of the Interior and all the other ministers also belong to the Stambuloff party
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
A Postmaster Indicted.

Sowing Green. Ky. May l-Formar postmaster E. U. Fordyce was indicted here this afternoon by the Federal xra,,d yury on charge of embezzlement in of. nee. During Postmaster Fordyce's admin. istFauon the Bowling Green postofaca was robbed of something over sS m ss. money and stamps, Fordyce ravs hst, ,a ' the sum of $1 900 DotI in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
TELL OF POODLE HONEY.
Testimony Before the St. Louis
 Grand Jurv

St. Louis. May 1s.-Testimony before the grand jury was to the effect that sfo '0OD was paid to defeat the bill to rdeuce inc Tees Of the Excise Commissioner of st Louis. This money, it was testified. waa distributed in blocks of $500.
 W. T. Harrington. State Superintend. ent or Schools. and R. P. Thompson, Chief Deputy Excise Commissioner were witnesses before the grand fury.
 Despite the money used to irauar.. members of the Legislature against fine bill, compromise measure was fInaiIv adopted which gave to the Excise Com. missioner only 70 per cent of the income of the office.
 Just who paid the poodle money has not been divulged. NaS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
A Bigamist Recaptured.

Guthrie. Okla. May Ie.-W. W. Montgom- cry, charged with bigamy in Iowa, Nebraska and Oklahoma, who escaped from the county jail last Thursday after killing Jaler Jerry Emerson today was recaptured underneath the house Of Mrs Kate Wyeth It is alleged that Mrs. Wyeth became Infatuated with the prisoner. gave him revolver and assisted him 70 escape
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
Negro Preacher Lost Suit.

Trenton. N. J., May IS.-Judge Kirkpatrick in the United States Circuit Court today rendered decision setting aside the verdict Of $500 awarded Henry T. Johnson, a colored preacher, in his suit against the Pullman Company. Johnson sued because he was Ie- fused seat in a parlor car while en route from Richmond to Washington The suit was brought under the Federal Act of March. s75 which Judge Kirkpatrick said had been de- clared unconstitutional This act related 10 interstate commerce.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
Adulterated Foodstuff.

Berlin. May 1s.-Referrdng to the alleged intended legislation by the United States against adulterated foodstuffs. the vos- sfsche Zeitung says: ''It Is prohibited in Germany to use certain kinds of chemicals In order to preserve meat and other food stuffs. If America desires to exclude articles of food treated in this way we have nothing to say in the matter. It has been predicted many times that America would take such action"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
Disturbances in France.

Paris. May B.-Minor religious disturb ances occurred today at several points. At Marseilles the Capuchins who were recently deposed after having barricaded their convent, were tried and condemned to pay fine of $5 each. The Father Su- perior declared that the fines would not be paid. A crowd of about 2OO0 persons made a demonstration and a number of arrests resulted
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
American Peace Society

Boston. May 1s-Al the officers of the American Peace Society today were re- elected at the annual meeting and a num- ber of vice presidents were added, includ- ing Samuel M. Jones. Toledo. and the Rev. F. E. Hoss Nashville. Tenn, The President is Robert Peat Payne.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
New Men Must Remain.

Meridian, Miss, May 1s.-The Board of Trade has received a reply to their com munication to General Manager Clarke of the Mobile and Ohio Company. but re- fuses to make 1t public pending further correspondence.
 From a reliable source, however. 1t is learned that Mir. Clarke mas no objection to @ conference with the striking em- ployes, but states emphatically that any settlement involving the dismissal of the men employed since the strike began, can not be made.
 The situation in Meridian continues to favor the company. The officials claim to be running their full quota of both passenger and freight trains.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
Trial of submarina Roat

Greenport. N. T.. May 1s.-The fzol,.na submarine torpedo boat Porpo,.a t, government trial in Peconic Bay oft Nar
 Suffolk today fired torpedo at d flxaS point after successful submerged run os mile and half. The torpedo wene straight between two flags set I5o feat apart. AsSe
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
Professor Bell Resigns.

Washington, May 1s.-Professor Alex ander Graham Bell, in order to work on flying machine. has resigned the presi- dency of the National Geographic Society and his resignation has been accepted by the Board of Governors to take effect on the election of his successor which will not occur until next winter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
Atrocities in coneo State.

London, May 19-The Daily Chronicles Geneva correspondent learns that the Congo state authorities are Investigating the charges of committing atrocities on the natives brought against the Congo state officials and have already dismissed many officials whose guilt was proved.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
A Newspaper Confiscated.

Berlin. May ls.-The Mercur, a weekly paper published by a group of vo,ng literary men in Strasburg was recently confiscated on the charge of lese maieste medical student named Hans PareI the responsible editor of the paper. there upon shot and killed himself and his sweetheart
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
Spanish cortes Assemble.

Madrid, May 1s.-The Cortes reassemm- bled today. In the speech from the throne King Alphonso expressed confidence that him at he beginning of his reign to re- vivify the life of the nation, improve lARs, strengthen the credit of the coun-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
SETTLEMENT MAY BE NEAR
General Manager Says New
 Men Must Stay.
Freight Embargo Has Been Raised ? and the Company Claims Full Quota of Trains are
 Running.

Jackson, Tenn. May 1s.-Today's action by the Federal Court in continuing its injunction upon request of counsel for the strikers Is construed as favorable indication looking to settlement of the strike on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad.
 Following this the Jackson Board of Trade today succeeded in arranging for 8 conference to be held at Mobile tomorrow between officers and committeeman of the strikers and General Manager c. s. Clarke and General Counsel E. L. Rus- sell of the road. The feeling here and along the entire line is that settlement Is in sight.
 Trains are moving, and the freight em- bargo has been raised.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
UNITY OF EMPLOYERS.
Samuel Gompers Favors Their Or
 gAnization.

washington, May iS.-President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of La- Dor is an advocate of the organization of em- pioyers as well as workmen
 Speaking on this topic to . Post reporter .ooay, Mr. Gompers said: Employers will nn6 it to their advantage to bs orranised and not only this. but to deal with organized la- Dor. The movement to form unions among the business men will tend rather to prevent conflict than to promote trouble. The better the organization on both sides the better it VIII De Tor business. Orsanized employers will be better able to understand the dsnfand of organized labor and to meet these deuaands without friction"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
Carpenters Strike Settled.

New York, May 1S.-After a bitter fight that lasted nearly two months. the Uni- ted Brotherhood of Carpenters and Join CTS today made application for admission to the United Board of Building Trades which they left in hun at the beginning of the feud with the Amalgamated Union. The defeat of the Brotherhood Carpen- ters in their effort to absorb or crush the Amalgamated Union means a settlement of the carpenters war.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19

thrown. The boy was dragged some thir- ty yards before his foot was released from the stirrup. When picked up he was unconscious and he had not revived at g o'clock tonight. The doctors say he has a fighting chance to recover.
 c. B. E!lison's Senator Morrison, an American candidate. died of lung fever today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
Tennessee-Virginia Line.

Washington May i5.-In the United States Supreme Court today Attorne y- General Charles T. Gates of Tennessee submitted a motion to confirm the report of the commission appointed by this court to run the boundary line between the States of Tennessee and Virginia and for a final deeree in the case.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
Revolutionists Holdinr owr.

Washington, May 1s.-Advices of thoroughly reliable character received in Washington under date of May show the Venezuelan revolutionists are not only holding their own but are making consld- erable headway.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
MIR. IlANKHEAD TALKS
He Still Favors German for Demo
 cratic Nomination.

Washington. May 1S-(Special. )-Rep- resentative John H. Bankhead of the Sixth Alabama District spent today in Washington. Mir. Bankhead has not abated his ardor for Senator German and insists the distinguished Maryiander would make an ideal candidate for President. but does not believe he would accept the nomination except upon as- surance of the united support of the party.
 The people" said MT. Bankh cad, would not give a third term to General Grant and I don't think they would do any better by MT. Cleveland
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
Frenchmen WiII Fieht

Paris, May 1S.-M. Charron, a proFni. nent sportsman. has challenged M Mar guhilon to fight duel as the result Of d controversy over a race at Chantilly.