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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08
IA CAMPAIGN OF HIS OWN
The NebraSkan Too Greatly
 Impressed With Himself.
In Washington the Results of the Municipal Elections Held in
 Ohio Caused No Surprise.

Washington. April 7.-(speciai. )-There was nothing sensational in the effect of the Ohio municipal elections felt in Wash ington political circles. The, results in the aggregate are regarded as about a stand-off. Nobody acquainted with the situation in Cincinnati expected anything but the election of Fleischman by a de- ctded majority, though 1t was believed by most that Ingalls, would make a better showing. He had simply to contend against the widespread German dread in German-Amertcan city of interference with their beer stein liberties which was the menace of Ingalls, success:
 There was more of the element of sur prise in Johnson's triumph as regarded here Cleveland's socialistic element again made itself felt in defeating a man en- tireiy void of sympathy with anything of the kind. There has been no revolution nor sign of revolution in Ohio politics. Both parties can find nuggets of comfort in the figures returned yesterday.
 The most disturbing thing in Democrat ic circles embracing those who supported Bryan in both the last presidential elec- tions Is caused by the announcement that he is coming East on a campaign of his own against the so-called "reorganizers' of the Democratic party. It is generally taken as an effort to kill off every body who has been prominently mentioned in connection with the Democratic nomina- tion for President.
 A prominent Kentucky Democrat said today: MT. Bryan is going to find him. self nightly mistaken man in one thing. It is in his laying the all too fiattering unction to his soul that the Southern Democrats who. loyal to the party In the past voted for him are going to act as though that committed them eternaliy to him. The Democratic party in the South next year ia eoaAe to demonstrate that 1t is not q Bryanatic party"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08
MONETARY CONFERENCE.
Secretaries Confer With Professor
 Hanks and MT. Conant.

Washington. April 7-Secretaries Hay. Root and Shaw held conference at the State Department today for nearly two hours with Professor Jenks of Cornell and Charles A. Conant, who have been selected as United States representatives at the approaching monetary conference.
 The conferees discussed at length the projected scope of the Congress, as it is realized that exceeding care must be exercised in defining the powers of the delegates of formidable opposition is to be avoided. The fact that a special com mittee of experts Is nov at work in Mex ico endeavoring to arrange Mexico's inc ternal monetary standards. was cited as a reason for delaying the assembly of the International Congress until that work is completed.
 One of the principal considerations which caused President Roosevelt to join in this congress was the need for a set clement fthe ratio between gold and silver in the Philippines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08
Wanted as a witness.

St. Louis. April I'D. J. Kelly. wh0 was arrested today in New York. is want- ed as a witness by the Cole County grand jury. which Is in session at Jefferson City Investigating alleged bribery dur. ing the last two General Assemblies It Is stated that two years ago Kelly ap- peared at Jefferson City as the represen. tative of a baking powder combination. and. 1t is asserted conducted a lobby by operating under the name of Mir. Brown. For two months the independent baking powder manufacturers tried to locate Kelly. but 1t was not until the closing day of the 1901 session that he was dis covered
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08
aouernnr Hoee A Defendant.

Beaumont, Texas. April "A suit was filed in the United States Circuit Court here today in which Annie E. Snow, who some time ago established title to the greater part of Spindle Top oil fields, is plaintiff and ex-Governor Hogg and his associates. and R. R. Hazlewood. Mrs. Shows attorney, are defendants. Mrs. Snow charges Hazlewood with being in colIusion with ex-GJvernor Hogg and his associates to defraud her and that they induced her to sell her interest for N0,0OO and afterward realized $7e,SSs for the propertv secured
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08
Schey at St. Paul.

St. Paul, Minn., April 7.-Admiral Schiey arrived from the West this af- ternoon. accompanied by local reception committee. who met the party at Litch- field. At the station the Admiral was greeted by Governor Van Sant, Mayor Smith and another committee of citizens and escorted to the Aberdeen Hotel. To- night the Admiral was the guest of the Commercial Club at reception to Its members Tomorrow he will address the students at Hamlin College in the morn- ing and in the afternoon public recep- ton will be held at the State Capitol A parade will precede the reception. ihe party will remain until Friday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08
TRIAL MAY BEGIN MONDAY
Not Known What Move the
 Defence Will Make.
Believed That It is Anxious for Trial as There is No Chance for Procuring Bail For
 Prisoner.

Columbia, s. C., April 7.-Colonel James H. Tillman, former Lieutenant Governor. is expected to appear in court tomorrow morning for the first time to answer for the killing of Narcisso Gener Gonzales. This Is somewhat of an unexpected turn in the case. The general understanding had been that the case would be called for trial Monday and that both sides would announce their readiness for trial. Upon the expectation that the trial would begin next Monday, the States witnesses had been summoned for that time and all arrangements had been made with that view.
 The grand jury this morning having re- turned true bill against Tillman for the killing of Gonzales. Solicitor Thurmond, to comply with the letter of the law, said that as he saw counsel for Colonel Till man m court, he would suggest that the arraignment of the prisoner take place tomorrow. Under the law the defense can claim three days for preparation after the arraignment. and so that this time would not be claimed next week, Solicitor Thurmond made the suggestion. As a usual thing, the arraignment is waived.
 To Be Arraigned Today.
 This morning Congressman George W. Croft suggested that the arraignment be fixed for tomorrow morning, upon the assembling of the court. This was agreed to. The request of counsel for a formal arraignment and fixing an hour was gen. erally regarded as indicative of a pur- pose to make a motion in connection with the case.
 When the hearing occurs in the morning counsel for Tfllman may simply announce that their client is ready to go to trial at such time as the court indicates. or counsel may make any one of several motions, which would be barred unless the arraignment be ordered.
 The defense can tomorrow make a mo- don to attack the validity of the drawing of the grand jury. It can make a motion for a change of venue, it can move to uuash the indictment on which the true bill was found. or it can simply ask for Immediate trial. What the defense will do Is not known.
 Bail having been refused Tillman by Chief Justice Pope. the impression was that he was anxious to have the case go to trial. Senator B. R. Tillman arrived here this afternoon and visited the office of counsel for his nephew. Tne State has announced its readiness to go to trial and will be represented by former !Attor- ney General G. D. Bellinger. Colonel An drew Crawford and State Solicitor Tsur- mond.
 The defense will be represented by Coto- mel George W. Croft, Colonel P. H. Nel- son. former Judge Buchanan and forrs>r Congressman George Johnstone.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08
Caused by Freight Rates.

Pietermaritzburg. Natal, April T. Henry Birchenough, one of the British Board of Trade Commissioners who were sent here to investigate industrial and commercial conditions and prospects in South Africa, interviewed by The Pieter- maritzburg Times. said that what was injuring Australian and South African trade were the low freight rates from the United States. due to the influence of the shipping ring" Given equal freight rates to those ruling from the United States, he continued, the trade with Aus tralia was likely to improve rapidly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08
The Future of wood.

Washington. April 7.--(Speclal. .)-Appre- hensions in some quarters that General Leonard Wood was booked at an early date to be appointed Governor of the Philippines and work out the salvation of the islands as he is credited with hav- ing done for Cuba, 1t seems are not to be justified. General Wood Is slated to succeed Major General Wade in command of the military forces. and will probably work in conjunction with the civil gov- ernor in conducting the affairs of the la lands General Wood may get to ba major general and commander of tho division of the Philippines upon the pro- motion and retirement of General S. M. B. Young
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08
STEEL TRUSTS EARNINGS.
Statement for Quarter Shows De
 crease from Last Year.

New York. April 7.-According to a statement given out today by the Board of Directors. the net earnings of the Uni ted States Steel Corporation for the first quarter of the calendar year. March esti- mated. after deducting outlays for re- pairs. renewals. maintenance of plant, interest on bonds and fixed charges, were S24656.1S6. The net earnings for the first quarter last year were $2s. .27s,5oo. showing a decrease for the first quarter this year of $1.623 463. After paying the usual div idends on the preferred and common stocks there was left undivided profits for the quarter $2.s7s,24S.
 thrilled orders on the books for manu- factured products April 1 were 5,H0, ,719 tons. The preferred dividend is payable May IS, the common June 30.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08
No Plan of Bettermant.

Copenhagen, April 7,-Mr. Petersen, 6 member of the Landsthing. and an oppo- nent of the sale of the Danish West In- dies to the United States, and Mir. Lan- drope, an agriculture specialist. who ae- companied the Danish Royal Commits sion in it's investigation into the condi- tions prevailing in the Danish West In- dies have returned here and in an in- terview they fail to suggest any i'm provements to better the condition of the islanders or to warrant the retention of the islands. Professor Ehlers. a special- ist in leprosy. has published a long re- port in which he describes the sanitary conditions in St. Thomas as a disgrace to civilization.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08
Killed Fathers Slayer.

West Liberty, Ky, April 7.-sam Trace killed Logan Elam. and Sidney Elam, the murdered mans son, avenged his fathers death by killing Trace on the White Fork of Johnson River in the county yesterday. Young Elam surren- dered and was placed in jail here. The Elams and Traces were relatives and neighbots and the killings grew out of a family feud
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08
Chack for s35O,oOO.

Colorado Springs. Col, April IA certi- fed check for SS5O,OOO was delivered to L. Harry Stratton by the executors of his fathers estate this afternoon and in the District Court Judge Seeds instructed the jury ip the stratton contest to return a verdict in favor of the proponents. This was done and the jury was excused.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08
BRITIsH-cUBAN TREATY.
Said to Be Merely a Formal Conven
 ton.

ton.
 Havana, April 7.-The Associated Press correspondent Is officially informed that the commercial treaty mentioned In Pres ident Palma's message to Congress yes- terday is being negotiated by Great Brit ain with Cuba Is Great Britains ordi- nary pro forma treaty of commerce and has no special effect beyond a mutual pledge of friendly treatment in matters of commerce. It is uncertain whether Cuba will approve such treaties unless they are similarly offered from other ma Gons.
 The organization of the Cuban branch of the Iberian-American union is meet ing with opposition from those who be- lieve that 1t will develop anti-American prejudices. The object of the union is the perpetuation and strengthening of the natural ties and characteristics of those people who are wholly or partly of span- ish descent, resident in the American Hemisphere. It is favored by the span- ish press and many prominent Cubans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08
For System of Deliveries.

New York. April 7.-There has been re- newed on the cotton exchange, the agi- tation for a system of deliveries of cot ton in carrying out contracts made on the floor Of the New York Cotton Fix change at a number of Southern ports instead of New York only as at present. A committee has been selected to work in favor of the plan to which there is con- siderable opposition. A system of equiv- alents to make up for railroad rates and time of shipment Is contemplated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08
Lifa-savinr Trials.

London. April 1.-The life-saving society to which King Edward recently presented a handsome cup for international com petition, has dispatched invitations to the leading amateur associations of the United States, Canada. European coun- tries and the colonies to send represen- tatives to compete in a series of their swimming races for the cup. These are to be held in London. July 10 and Il. The country whose representatives make the best score in all the contests will hold the cup for year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08
THREE ARE INDICTED.
Are Accused of the Murder of an
 Artilleryman.

Newport News, Va. April 7.-Three men were indicted by the grand jury today for the murder of Amos Dysart. an artillery man at Fortress Monroe, whose dead body was found in . creek a year ago. The men accused ol the p,urder are l. H. Pritchard. in whose place it is legged the crime was committed, William s. Ryan. alias W. 8. Shelby. formerly a member of the Washington. D. C., police force and Sylvester Pickle. who is thought to be enroute to the Philippines with one of the regiments of coast artillery.
 Ryan is now in Washington and the police have been requested to take him into custody pending the arrival of an officer with reQuisition papers. Pritch- ard is in jail at Hampton. Robbery Is the motive ascribed for the alleged mur- der
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08
Mav rncrease Freight Rates.

Memphis, Tenn, April 7.-Trafnc offi- cials of the lines in the Southeastern Freight Association and the Southeastern Mississippi Valley Association. met in this city today to consider an advance in freight rates between Memphis and Southeastern points on iron, coal and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08
London Education Bill.

London. April Sir William Anson. parliamentary secretary of the Board or Education, introduced the London educa- ton bill today in the House Of commons and 1t passed its first reading. t altogether abolshes the present Lonooh school hoard and makes the London County Councf the supreme authority in hoth elementary and secondary educa- ton. The bill is to come into operation May i 1904
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08
Moors Attack Fortress.

Madrid. April Tt is announced in a dispatch received here from Melilla. Mo- rocco, that 1000 insurgent Moors recently attacked and surrounded the fortress of FraJana and that Muley Amrani. the Sul- tan's uncle, has fled to Melilla, the gar rison of which has been ordered to be in readiness for all emergencies. A dispatch from Tangier says 1S0 men have been killed in tribal fight in the Ujda dis trict.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08
An,,o;n+ad to philinn,nss

Philadelphia. April 7.-Rev. Dennis J. Dougherty. Professor of Dogmatic Theol- ogy at the Seminary of St. Charles Bor- omeo, this city, has been appointed by Pope Leo XIII. one of the bishops in the Philippines. Father Dougherty will sever his connection with the seminary at once and sail for the Philippines as soon as nosSible
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08
D. .. Kelly Arrested.

New York. April 7-Detectives today arraigned in court Daniel J. Kelly, who is said to be the owner and editor of the paper known as American Queen" They showed the magistrate a telegram pur- porting to be signed by Attorney-G General Crow of Missouri asking for Kelly's ar- rest. They said they knew nothing about the case, and did not even know if tha telegram was genuine. Kelly was pa~ roled on his own recognizanve.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08

other commodities. On account of a num- ber of absentees the meeting adjourned without taking action. The two associa- tons will be called shortly to consider the proposed advance. The following railroads were represented: The South ern; Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Lcuis; Louisville and Nashville; seaboard Air Line; Alabama Great Southern: Gen. trai of Georgia; Tennessee Central. Att ianta and west Point; Western Railway of Alabama and the St. Louis and San Francisco.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08
Will Pay Busby's Shortage.

Rusk. Tex. April 7-Ex-Financial Agent William c. Hili today instructed Finan- cial Agent wortham of the Penitentiary Board to ascertain the shortage of A. s. Busby, former assistant financial agent and to draw on him for the amount. So far as the investigation has gone. this will be large The Governor today of fered a reward of $25O for the capture of Busby
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08
Expenses Exceed Salaries.

London, April 7.-The report of the committee appointed to inquire into the expenses incurred by officers in the army and to suggest measures for bringing commissions within the reach of men of moderate means, was issued tonight in Q blue book. The report shows that the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08
Mills Allowed Bail.

New York April 7.-Lawyer George Ed ward Mills, who was arrested on the charge of attempting to bribe Assistant District Attorney Garvan in connection with the Dr. Richard c. Flower case. was today released on 5000 bail
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08
rrnmn is suspended.

Berlin, April 7,-Telegrams received here from the frontier of Holland say freight trafnc between GeTmany ana TJoIisnd ia wholly suspended and that naasenrer trafhc Is intermittent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08

average and legitin ,sa expenses of officers in the in / exceeded their pay by $500 to $T .anually. while cav airy officers expe! .itures are in excess of their pay by 5000 to $500 annually . The committee points out that this situt $ competent officers who do not pos sss private incomes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08

Moreover, the last Congress enacted some admirable legislation affecting the Army, passing first of all the militia bill and then the bill to create a general staff. The militia bill represents the realization of a reform which had been championed ineffectively by Washington, and had been fruitlessly agitated ever since. At last we have taken from the statute books the obsolete militia law of the Revolu- tionary days and have provided for efti- cient aid to the National Guard of the States. 1 believe that no other great country has such fine natural material for volunteer soldiers as we have, and 1t is the obvious duty of the Nation and of the States to make such provision as will enable this volunteer soldtery to be organized with all possible rapidity and efficiency in time of war; and. further more, to help in every way the National Guard in time of peace. The militia law enacted by the Congress marks the first long step ever taken In this direction by the National Government. The general stan law is of immense importance and benefit to the Regular Army. Individu- ally. I would not admit that the Ameri- can regular, either officer or enlisted man. is inferior to any other regular sol dier in the world. In fact. if it were worth while to boast, I should be tempt ed to say that he was the best. But there must be proper training, proper organization and administration, in order to get the best service out of even the best troops. This Is particularly the case with such a small army as ours, scat
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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-09-12
One Conviction Today Joseph
Baer Was Acquitted
The Grand Jury Is Expected to Bring
in Its First Report
Today.
LITTLE NEW IN OTHER COURTS
CIRCUIT COURT.

Joseph Baer was acquitted Of the
charge OF maintaining a nuisance late
yesterday afternoon after the case had
been ON trial oil day.
baer concucts hide and fur bust
mess on Second street near Court and
the neighbors had complained Of the
stencil which finally caused them to
have him Indicted. Attorney Tom
Moss conducted the case for the de.
Tense.
Kiln Kinsley, colored, confessed to
having forged the Endorsement on Q
check and was sentenced to three years
In the penitentiary. He got hold Of a
check fov a. from the Paducah Coop
ersge company and payable to Ed
Howard and endorsed Howard's name.
The case against Levy Trice. col.
ored, for obtaining money by false
pretenses was continued.
A Judgment for the plaintiff was
filed in the case OF Noble & OVERLY
against Wells and Miller.
The cases against Will Mann and
"Did" Dewey for robbery and Lena
Fowler for malicious shooting, were
reset for the tenth day.
The case Of silas Kevil against John
Fowler was dismissed.
The case of Halloran against Ben
nett was stricken.
In the case of tho Globe Bank and
Trust company against +. O. Burnett
and others, Judgment for s2o4 was
fled.
The case against Charles. Gordon,
colored. known as big Charlie" was
continued. He is charged with muir
der having killed q white man named
Howard in the railroad camp near
Maxon Mills several months ago.
This morning the case aga n 1t jim
Craig. white, for cutting Ben Steward
at Heath last April, was called anc
the evidence gone into, but on account
Of absent witnesses the case was left
open.
The case against Jim Yarbrougf
for having rented n bicvcle from In
gram, the bicycle dealer. for so cent
and later selling the wheel 20 AL Fore
man Tor So, was on ut press time.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-09-12
SENSATION IN. ATLANTA.

Atlanta, Ga, Sept. IA sensation
was created here when Rev. Sam
johnson, oolored, was arrested for the
robbery Of the Misses Battle, of War
rem county, Ga, December 2s, 1901.
They We're two maiden ladies who
were surprised and one checked into
unconsciousenss by a negro who Sc.
cured $4,000 in cash from them
johnson had been working for them
and they had furnished him money
with which to study for the ministry.
He came to Atlanta some time after
wards and aroused suspicion by the
amount Of money he spent. Five
thousand dollars Of the stolen money
was recovered from his room. He
claims two boys broke into the house
and stole the money and gave it to
him.