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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
HE WILL MAKE A REPLY
Does Not Relish Charges
 Against His Conduct.
Rumored That Postofice Inspectors Are Engaged in Accu-,ulating
 Evidence Against Seven Per-
 sons for Frauds in ofacs.

Washington, June 2.-Former Postmas- ter General Charles Emory Smith. who arrived in Washington this afternoon. had long talk with Postmaster General Payne this evening.
 Mir. Smith is going to make an answer to the charges refecting on his adminis- tration during his term of office. con- tained in the recent report of the Civil Service Commission, and he made arr arrangements for copies of some data now in the Postofice Department which he will utilize in this statement
 MT. Smith found Postmaster General Payne somewhat improved over his corl- dition of this morning, and says he prob- ably will be able to attend the cabinet meeting tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
Knights of St. John Adjourn.

Columbus. O.. June .25.-The twenty fifth annual convention of the Knights of St. John closed this afternoon with the election of the following: President, J. Werneest, Wapokenta, Ohio; First Vice President. Thomas Mcfarland Phn- adelphia; Second ce-President, C. Gan ster. Reading. Pa; Gecretary, M. J. Kane. Buffalo. N. Y.; Treasurer. c. H. Sculte. Detroit, Mich; Trustees. John F. Smith, Rochester, N. Y.; Thomas J. Laliy, Cleveland. The place for holding the next convention will be decided by the National Trustees. The next convention will be held in 1904 probably at St. Louis, but thereafter the convention will be held blennially. The convention decided to affiliate with the order of the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem, Rhodes and Malta. 1t was decided to admit the La- dies Auxiliary to membership in the in- surance branch, the trustees to fix the rates
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
HIGH WINDS IN TEXAS.

The Greatest Damage Done in Kauf-
 man Country.
 Dallas. Tex. June 25.--Specials to The News from north counties tell of consid- erable damage done by last nights wind and rain storm.
 Several places the storm amounted al- most to hurricane. The greatest dam age seems to have been done in Kauf- man County. where the trees and out buildings were torn down, and part of the roof of the insane asylum at Terrell was demolished. Wires are down in many sections. Crops and orchards suf- fered severely at Grand Arlington, Wills Point. Hutchinson and weatherford. Near the last named place the convict camp was completely wrecked.
 As far as now known. no lives were lost in the storm. Several negro churches in Kaufman County were demolished.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
HEAVY ORDERS FOR RAILS.
Ponderous Locomotives Have short
 ened Life of Much Track.


 Chicago. June 25.-The Iron and Ma chinery World tomorrow will say:
 Heavy steel rail buying for delivery In 1904 has made the Chicago market re- markedly lively for the past few days. The railway track requirements for 1904 can now be fairly we'll estimated by most of the roads. The need will be large, for an unprecedentedly heavy traf- fic, carried in heavier trains by heavier locomotives has shortened the life of the 25,O00.O0O tons of steel rails now in use. making replacements more extensive than usual, while second track and extensions will also call for a heavy tonnage
 There Is little doubt that considerably more than 100000 tons of rails will be needed in 1904 and of that amount nearly 5O0000 tons have been purchased in this present spurt. Almost every Western system has opened negotiations and many have already purchased.
 There has also been improved inquiry for plates this past week. This. too, is traceable largely to the railroads, for they are designing and arranging to re- build many bridges. Inquiries at Chicago this past week exceeded 2.000 tons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
ooNcILIAToRs MEET.
Fact Side Seems Determined to Pro-
 ceed in a Just Manner.


 Wilkesbarre, Pa., June 25.-The board of conciliation which at the suggestion of the late anthracite strike commission was created for the purpose of adjusting any grievances which may arise between operators and their employees in the hard coal regions and which is composed of three representatives from each side, met here today and organized.
 William l.. Cornell of Scranton, one of the operators representatives. was chosen chairman and Thomas J. Nichols, presi- dent of District No. l. United Workers of America, was elected secretary of the board.
 The meeting was harmonious. From present indications there will be no need to call in an umpire to settle any dis agreements of the board. as each side is proceeding with the work in a reasonable and just manner.
 After organizing the rules to govern were adopted and this was followed by an informal discussion of the grievances pending. The meeting adjourned to as- semble here again Thursday next at 10 a. m, when the various grievances will be taken up. Those from the Schylkykill region will be first to be considered. The sessions were private.
 The operators representatives deny that they will raise any objection to John Mitchells appearing before the board in the interest of the mine workers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
4owA.s ACTION APPROVED
Congressman Lamb Says It
 AugurS Future Success.
splendid Showing Made by the Ala bama National Banks in Govern ment Report-General Harri-
 son in Washington.

Washington, June c5.-(Special.)-J. N. Martin correspondent of the Newark. N. J., News, today interviewed former GOV ernor Robert E.. Pattison of Pennsylva- mia, at his home in Philadelphia.
 The correspondent suggested that peo- pie of late seem to have warmed up to President Cleveland's name and Governor Pattison responded:
 He would make a very weak candi- date. In fact there is hardly any condi- tion, however favorable, under which Mir Cleveland could be elected, even though he received the nomination. which is impossible. have one reason for say ing this, and 1t is that the people Of this country will not give any man a third term at this time. and it Is to be hoped they never will. That is my sole ooJec- tion to Grover Cleveland. All this talk about him as a Presidential possibility IS idle and Democrats haA better busy themselves with feasible ideas"
 In reply to a question regarding MT. Clevelands latest reported utterances, Governor Pattison said:
 "I have not the least doubt that MT. Cleveland will express himself in no un- certain language when the time comes. The third term principle cannot be elim- mated and were Cleveland candidate in defiance of this fact. 1t would be so important factor in the campaign that 1t would certainly lead to his defeat"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26

pha Fraternity today elected the follow ing officers: Knight Commander, E. c. Smith, Raleigh. N. C.; Grand Purser, Frank P. Mcconnell. Talladega, Ala; Editor in Chief of Kappa Alpha Journal. Hardin Temple Burnley. Richmond, Va; Member of Council of Honor. John Tenn pie Graves. Atlanta. The proposition for the extension of the order beyond it's present limits was left without determi- nation after considerable discussion. The convention concluded tonight with an elaborate banquet at which toasts were responded to by E. C.. Smith. Douglas Fagin. Gerald H. Culkerson, H. H. White and NJ. T. Ormond.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
SEVEN OTHERS IN DANGER.
Post office Inspectors at Work Gath
 ering Evidence.

Washington. June 25.-Postofice In- spectors are gathering evidence of at least seven cases of alleged frauds against the Postofice Department which will be pre- scented to the grand jury as soon as the government is satisfied that it has a strong enough case to obtain indictment.
 It is impossible to obtain any informa- tion as to the identity of the persons whose acts are under investigation by the officers having the case in charge
 The Presidents interest in furthering the prosecution of the guilty parties was manifested in long interview he had today with Attorney General Knox. who called with Holmes Conrad, formerly soIi- has been appointed one of the special att torneys to assist the government in the postoffice cases.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
STAND UP FOR METcALF.
Typothetae of America Protest His
 His Removal.

Atlantic City, N. J.. June 25.--The Uni- ted Typothetae of America. in convention here, sent deieNption to Washington to- night to protest against the removal of the Superintendent of Money Order Dtvis- ion Metcalf
 The delegation. which Is said to repre- sent 100000 workers, will advocate to the President the refusal of recognition to the bids of Paul Herman for the money order blanks against the New York con- cern which has had the contract for some years and by which Herman was em- ployed until few days before the bids were submitted.
 They say that such recognition would encourage unfaithfulness and tishonor between employe and employer"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
Merchantile Marine Company.

New York, June 25,-There was an in- formal meeting today of members of the International Mercantile Marine Com- pany at the company's offices in this city. Among those present were Clement A. Griscom. Charles H. Steele of J. P. Nor gan & Co.,. and Sir Clinton E. Dawkins. No statement was made as to the sub jects under discussion at the meeting. A man who is in a position to speak au- thoritatively said that rumors that the International Mercantile Marine Company smight pass payment of interest on it's $50. 600. 900 of bonds, were entirely without foundation and that as a matter of fact the 1-4 per cent semi-annual interest on those bonds was paid last April The next interest period will not be reached until October
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
RIOTS IN
 WIDIElNGToN Hum g.kS of Calling Out
 s Troops.
DELAWARE Is DISCARDED
Best Citizens, He Says, Com
 posed Wilmington Mob.
Corwel1, the Indiana Man Under Ar rest Will Have a Hearing Today on Charge of
 Manslaughter.

Wilmington, Del, June 25.-The excite ment and disorder following the iynching of George F. White. negro. for the murder of Miss Helen Bishop. has not disappeared and Wilmington and sur- rounding country are much perturbed.
 Arthur Corwell of Indiana who was ar- rested in connection with the lynching. will be given a hearing tomorrow. It was the intention of the police to give him a hearing this afternoon, but for some req son 1t was postponed. At the hearing to- morrow, the charge of murder will be changed to that of manslaughter. Cor wells bond of 5000 was renewed, T H. McHugh, a wholesale liquor dealer, and Colonel James P. McComb, a capitalist of Claymont, going bail.
 In an interview today Governor Hum said:
 Conditions at Wilmington are a great humiliation to the whole State. have come here against my physician's orders to get a grasp on the situation. The way things have progressed is most serious; what has been done so far by mobs do not think could have been prevented by the authorities. but halt must be called immediately.
 May Call Out Troops.
 After hearing of the mob's work last night in forcing the release of prisoner. felt that could not stand back any longer. The fair name of Delaware has been dragged in the mire. It was no or dinary mob that released the man who murdered Miss Bishop. The crowd seems to have been composed of good citizens. The effect of their work has been disas- trous. The law must now be sustained at any cost. I have not yet decided whether troops will be called out. I trust that will not be necessary. but the whole power of the State will be used to protect its offi- cers in the discharge of their duties.'
 Referring to the fact that George White previously had a criminal record of over four years in a Pennsylvania State peni- tentiary for assault, the Rev. D. A. Bishop, father of the murdered girl, to night authorized the following statement:
 T notice that a Philadelphia newspaper holds up its hands in horror and says such a deed as this (the lynching of White) would not have happened in Pennsylvania. They should remember that if White had received the same treatment in Pennsylvania for his first offense of this kind as he would have re- ceived under the Delaware law (hanging) he would never have lived to commit the second offense."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
ASK FOR RE-HEARINa.
Question of Reconsignment Charge of
 Railroads.

Jefferson City, Mo, June 25.-Assistant Attorney General Jeffries today filed a motion in the Supreme Court for a re- hearing of the custer suit filed by the Attorney General against he Santa Fe and other railroads in Missouri on account of the reconsignment charges made by these roads and St. Louis and Kansas City.
 The motion alleges that it is not a private corporation; that the whole people are affected; that the cases cited in the opinion of the court related only to in- divlduals. while this case affects public rights; that the court overlooked the fact that reconsignment charges apply only to roads doing business in Missouri and does not in any way affect interstate commerce.
 The court will probably pass on the mo- tion June 30.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
LIPToN IN WASHINGTON.
Today He Will Be the Guest of the
 President.

Washington. une 25.-Sir Thomas Lip ton. who reached New York from Eng land yesterday. came to Washington late this afternoon, accompanied by William Fife. designer of Shamrock III.
 Tomorrow Sir Thomas and MT. Fife will be the guests of President Roose- welt at luncheon at the White House.
 Mir. Lipton was met at the railroad sta tion by Major General Corbin and this evening he was entertained at a dinner and informal reception by General and Mrs. Corbin. The dinner company in- cludcS the French Ambassador and Mime. Jusserand, Secretary Moody, Secretary and Miss Wilson, Assistant Secretary Sanger, Assistant Secretary Pierce, Gen eral and Mrs. Randolph, Colonel Edgerly. Colonel Clarence Edwards. Mrs. John Rodgers, Mrs. Patten and MT. and Mrs. Rutherford Corbin.
 A large number of guests, representa- lives of Washington society, came in at 10 o'clock to the reception.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
Campaign of Retaliation

New York. June 25.-Forty walking eel egates. headed by Sam Parker Of the Housesmiths and Bridgemen's, Union opened campaign of retaliation upon the Building Trades Employers Association today Their purpose Is to close up work on every job contracted for hy members of that organization. Men were called out at the St. Regis Hotel, at the New York Theatre at the new Astor estate hotel in Longacre Square, ar1 at the Metropolitan Life Building. in 23d Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
VI e. o'Neal Released.

Atlanta, Ga. June Civilian c. O'Neal. banker of Pensacola. Fla. who was sent to jail in that city for contempt of court, growing out of sensational cutting affray. was today released on a writ of habeas corpus, signed by Judge Pardee in the United States Court here. Judge Pardee made the writ returnable before him next october. ordering MT. O'Neal released on bond in the mean
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
Heflin Lectures iu Huntsville.

Huntsville. June 25-(special )-Hon J. Thomas Hefiin. Secretary of State. Iectured at the Opera House tonight for the benefit of the Confederate monument fund. A magnih- cent audience was in attendance. representing all portions of North Alabama, and they heard a characteristic lecture of sentiment. patriotism and humor. A reception and ball was given tonight in compliment to Mir. Hefiin. The grand march was led by MT. Hefin and Mrs Virginia Clay Clopton. Two hundred persons took part in the dance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
James compton Resirns.

Nashville. Tenn. June 25.-James Comp ton. district superintendent of the Western Union Telegraph Company, with head- quarters in this city. has resigned, effec- tive July l. Mir. Compton has been con- nected with the Western Union for fifty years and 1t is said retires on a liberal pension. He will be succeeded by J. R. Terhune, the present assistant to Mir Compton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
Wesley Bi-Centennial.

Savannah. Ga. June 25.-The celebration of the bi-centennial of the birth of John Wesley began here tonight in the Wesley Monumental Church with Bishop Warren Chandler presiding. The features of to- nights exercises ware the addresses of Samuel B. Adams, whose subject was Wesley, the Founder of Methodism."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
A Sensible Bishop.

New York. June 25.-Bishop James A. Hardy, President of the Home Foreign Mission department of the African Metho- dist Church. refused at the annual meet ing of his department in this city to en- certain resolutions relating to the Dela- ware lynching. In explanation. he said: Resolutions will do no good. Let the law takes its course. It may not from this incident seem so. but right will pre- vail. justice will be done. and righteous ness will triumph"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
Welcoma to Velez.

Colon. June 25.-Senor Joequin Velez, Senator from the Department of Bolivar, was accorded an enthusiastic reception on his arrival at the capital. Both con- servatives and nationalists participated in the welcome. Vice-President Reyes was among the first to greet the Senator and President Marroquin sent state carriage to meet him. pr. Velez and Se- nor Reyes are now the only candidates discussed for the presidency in succession to Senor Marroquin A high official of Carthagena, who has just returned from Bogota, says it continues to be exceed ingly doubtful that the Hay-Herran treaty will be ratified.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
KAISER TO PRESIDENT.
William Says Squadron is Welcome
 to German Waters.

Lo 0erman WateISs
 Washington. June 25.-President Roose- welt today received the following cable gram from Emperor William:
 Kiel, June 25. President of the United States of Amer flea, Washington:
 On my arrival at Kiel was saluted by a fine American squadron and had the pleasure of receiving Admiral Cotton and his captains It was very happy and kind inspiration on your part to send the squadron to Kiel for the week and thanks to this fact I was able to inspect the magnificent flagship Kearsarge today. when I was able to compliment the Cap tain on the exceptionally good state of efficiency and neatness of the ship and the fine appearance of his gallant crew. With the expression of my warmest thanks. I assure you that the squadron is warmly welcomed here, and will. I trust, make an agreeable stay. Every body will vie with each other to make them feel at home. in response to the kind and friendly reception of my broth- CT by the citizens of the United States.
 William, l. R.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
NO JURY IN KNAPP CASE.
Believed That It Will Be Completed
 Today.

Hamilton. O., June 25.-The second special venire of sixty was exhausted when court adjourned tonight in the case of Alfred Knapp, charged with the mur- der of his wife, and forty more jurors were ordered for tomorrow.
 The defense today exercised four per- emptory challenges and has twelve left. Ten jurors have been passed for cause, but may be removed peremptorily. It is thought by counsel that jury will be secured tomorrow,
 The trend of Lawyer Darby's questions today confirmed the belief that he will try to discredit Knapp's confessions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
Sued for Using Soft Coal.

Nashville. Tenn. June 25.-The city insti- tuted suit today to restrain the Louisville and Nashville Terminal Company. the Louis vile and Nashville Railroad the North Caro- lima and St. Louis Railroad Companies in the use Of soft coal in their locomotives The terminal properties located in the central part of the city and the smoke from the en- zines has done great damage to contiguous property Several damage suits aggregating s oo 900 and brought by individuals are pending against the defendant companies.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
Lorenz Hearings Postponed.

Toledo, O., June 25.-The preliminary hearings in the cases of the government against George E. Lorenz and his wife. Martha J. Lorenz. which were to have occurred this afternoon, were postponed until next Tuesday. upon the motion of the attorney for the defense. on the ground that tho copy of the indictment had not been furnished the defense.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
Ira n. sankey Blind.

New York. June 25.-Lra D. Sankey, the evangelist is now hopelessly blind. Mrs I. Allen Sankey his daughter-in-law, said yesterday: "The best eye specialists we could obtain have examined MT. Sankey and all agree that his case is hopeless. The optic nerve has been entirely des- 'troyed MT Sankey's trouble had been growing on him for the last two years as result of an attack of trachoma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
Young Woman Kills Herself.

Memphis, Tenn, June 25.-Mtss Ada Cameron, a well known and highly respected young lady of this city. com mitted suicide in local hotel late today by taking poison. She left letter say ing she was heartbroken because the man she loved was to marry another.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
HON. ". W. WILKINSON DEAD.

Senior Judge of City Court of Bir-
 mingham Expires Suddenly.
 Birmingham. Ala. June 25.-Hon. W. w. W1lkerson. senior Judge of the City Court of Birmingham. died suddenly to- night at u:3o o'clock from a stroke of apoplexy.
 Judge wilkerson had been on the bench for thirteen years, and was regarded as one of the most able judges in Alabama He was apparently in good health until stricken.
 He was a brother of Dr. W. M. and pr. c. W. WIlkerson of Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
Thompson in Washington.

Another visitor at the executive mansion was Collector of Internal Revenue J. O. Thompson. MT. Thompson made known to MT. Roosevelt the great growth of Rooseveltism in Alabama, and assured him the opposition would not amount to anything. The further comfortable i'm formation was bestowed that there was a strong feeling down there that no Democrat who could be selected would stand the least bit of show against the President next year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
GEORGE COATES KILLS HIMSELF Formerly Prominent Railway Man
 of Brunswick, Ga,

Brunswick. Ga.. June B.-Friends of George Coates, former prominent rail- road and club man of this city. learned today of his suicide near Urbana. a suburb of Brunswick. Mr. Coates used dynamite as a means of self-destruction, and his body was mangied into an al- most unrecognizabIe mass. The body was discovered today in an unfrequented location in the woods.
 The time of the suicide Is believed to have been Monday night. when a loud explosion was heard by mill hands near Urbana.
 Up to two years ago. Mfr. Coates had been for years general agent of the Plant System in that city. He afterwards be- came attached to the Brunswick and Bir- mingham Railway as Auditor. The req son for his suicide is not definitely known.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
Degrees Conferred.

Rome, N Y, June 25.-Ha milton Col Iege today conferred the degree of Doc tor of Laws upon Congressman James Schoolcraft Sherman of Utica and Luke Edward Wright of Tennessee, member of the Philippine Commission
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
Commends Iowa's Action.

Representative Lamb of the Richmond Virginia District said today: The fact that the Iowa Democratic convention did not endorse the Kansas City and Chicago platforms points to a clear way for the framing next year of a genuine Demo- cratic platform and the nomination of a conservative candidate"
 ., R. H. Watkins
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-26
ronassn Petto Indicted.

New York. June 25.-Tomasso Petto was indicted today on charge of murder in the first degree in causing the death of Bendetto Madonia. the Buffalo Italian whose body was found stuffed in a bar rel on East 11th Street on April IA last.