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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
GIGANTIC COAL COMBINE.
Fields of Illinois to Pass into Hands
 of One Company.

Chicago. April 21.-The Tribune today says:
 Vast coal fields in Central Illinois are to pass to the control of a gigantic cor poration with capital of $SO.000 00e and they will be operated in connection with the Hill system of railways.
 James J. Hill, president of the Great Northern Railroad Company, is said to have financed the deal and the Burling- ton, the Great Northern and the North ern Pacific Railroad will open markets Tor Illinois fuel in the Northwest.
 The territory acquired by the combfffa- ton extends through forty miles of the richest coal lands in the State and is traversed by the Jacksonville and St. Louis Railroad, bought last year by the Chicago. Burlington and Quincy.a A con- meeting link of ten miles will be built from Jacksonville to Concord. on the. St. Louis branch of the Burlington, which will give an outlet from the coal fields to all the Hill roads.
 Interested in the enterprise to a large extent are stockholders of the Pittsburg Coal Company. While admitting that his company has purchased large amount of stock in the Illinois mines, c. E. Wales. the local manager, said there was no attempt at a combination
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
AFTER EUGENE WARE
VETERANS UNION DOES NOT
 LIKE Hts METHODS.
It is Alleged Against Him That, Like MT. Evans, He Insists on the
 Law Being Fully 'T Complied With.

Washington, April A.-(special. .)-Com- missioner Eugene Ware, of the Pension once. who Is insisting that every man under him shall do an honest days work in return for the very liberal allowance of pay made by Uncle Sam, is on the brink of running counter to the leaders of the Union Veterans Union, which comprises about 6Oo.o0O of the 100000 vet erans in the United States.
 The present head of the Pension Blu reau is being denounced just about as roundly by the veterans as was his pred ecessor. Commissioner Evans, now Con- sul General at London.
 It Is being asserted that under his ad- ministration of the office pensions are being delayed just as long as they were when Evans was Commissioner, that as many just claims have been rejected. and that systematic movement has been inaugurated by him which has for its purpose the expulsion from office of the veteran. replacing him with younger blood.
 General Dyrenforth, Commander-in- Chief of the Union Veterans Union, is particularly outspoken in his denuncia- ton of Commissioner Wares methods of treating the veteran, and a movement is said to be now on foot to bring the mat ter officially before the President.
 A delegation of the veterans intend up- on the return of MT. Roosevelt to Wash ington to call upon him and lay the facts before him personally.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
RUMORS OF MATRIMONY
WILL W. K. VANDERBILT WED THE WIDOW RUTHERFoRDp
Both the Persons Most Interested Say They are Too Busy at Present to Discuss the Mat
 ter for Publication.

Paris. April M.-The Amesican colony here has been considerably lexercised by the persistent reports of the approaching marriage of William K. Vanderbilt. Most of these reports came from New York. following the court proceedings, but all persons here have declined to give any definite information on the subject.
 At late hour this afternoon when c call was made at the Vanderbilt residence and request sent in for Information con- cerning the current rumors, word was re- turned from Mir. Vanderbilt that he was so buslly engaged that he had been ob- liged to deny himself to all representa- tives of the press and to decline either to affirm or deny the reports. Practically the same response was given at the resi- deuce of Mrs. Rutherford.
 Those occupying confidential relations with MT. Vanderbilt declined further to discuss the reports of his marriage, as they consider that MT. Vanderbilt's note to the Associated Press yesterday eyen- Ing, saying the reports were untrue, suf- dcently covers the case. When this note was written MT. Vanderbilt was aware of the reports printed in NeF York yes terday that he was to be married here tomorrow and his denials specifically con- tradicted them. Nothing further will be given out regarding the report or the pro- ceedings before the New York courts.
 Edmund Kelley. counsel for the United States Embassy. and Secretary vignaud say they know nothing regarding Mir. Vanderbilt's interests in Paris. and he has not been consulted regarding the legal formallties for marriage, which are indis- pensable under the French law, nor are officials of the embassy or consulate aware of any papers relating to such a marriage. A
 According to the French law. mar riage must occur within the ward where one of the parties to the contract re- sides. At the headquarters of the Eighth Ward. wherein is situated the Vanderbilt residence. the officials have no informa- tion of such a marriage There Is the same absence of information at the head quarters of the Sixteenth Ward in which Mrs. Rutherford resides. MT. Vanderbilt has another residence aS Eoissy but ef- forts to reach the officials of Poissy were unavailing.
 When request was made tonight at the residence of Mrs. Rutherfurd for a confirmation or denial of the report word was returned that no answer would be given. One of the women in the house expressed indignation at the reports and characterized them as silly rumors. It Is understood that Mrs. Rutherfurd de- nies being engaged to Mir. Vanderbilt.
 Notwithstanding the reticence of all parties concerned the members of the American colony hold strongly to the opinion that Mir. Vanderbilt shortly will be married.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
TROUBLED BY ELKINs LAW.
Roads Entering Louisville Have No - Shown Their Hands.

Louisville, Kx.s April A.-Traffic offi- cials of all liaes entering Louisville will meet here tomorrow to discuss the ar plicatiop(of the Elkins law to exp !. rates on tobacco shipped from Louiss .S Heretofore the practice has been fish only the total differential l. ifs from Louisville to destination. The ques- ton to be considered Is whether the Elk ins law requires that the rate to tide- water be published. There is a decided division of opinion in the matter.
 The Louisville freight committee, after two meetings. has been unable to comply with the request of the Central Freight Association to furnish for publication To- cal drayage rates in compliance with the Elkins law. After each meeting it was announced that the roads had been un- able to come to decision.
 For some reason the railroads are either unable to- give answers on account of having no fixed standard which will ap- ply to every case, or else they are un- willing to show their hands.
 In the former event a fixed standard will have to be made and adhered to. as under the Elkins law every shipper and consignee must fare alike, and no favors may be shown to one person which are not open to the whole public
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
LEE IS IN VIRGINIA
DoCKERY HEARS FROM THE
 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
Solicitor Folk and Attorney General Crow Believe That Kelly Will Turn States Evidence If He
 Has Opportunity.

St. Louis, April n.-The St. Louis grand jury temporarily adjourned today to en- able Circuit Attorney Folk to give his at tention to the trial of the local boodlers' cases.
 Mir. Folk held conference with Robert E. Lee respecting the return of his broth- CT, Lieutenant Governor Lee. After the conference MT. Folk said he expected Lieutenant Governor Lee to return to St. Louis Thursday or Friday.
 Mr. Folk and Attorney General Crow believe that Kelly, the representative of the baking powder trust. will. If given the opportunity. turn States evidence.
 Governor Dockery wired to Circuit At torney Folk today that he had received word to the effect that Lieutenant Cover nor Lee was in Staunton. Va.
 When the grand jury reconvened this afternoon inquiry was begun into the methods used to favor certain race track interests during the closing days of the Forty first General Assembly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22

editor of any newspaper published In Pennsylvania to recover damages result ing from negligence on the part of such owners or managing editors in publica- tions affecting the character. reputation or business of citizens and that compen- satory damages may also be recovered for the physical and mental sufferings endured by the injured parties" and whenever such publication is given special prominence by the use of cartoons, etc. the jury shall have the right to award punitive damages against the defendants.
 It also provides that every newspaper published in Pennsylvania shall publish on its editorial page the name of the own CT or owners together with the name of the managing editor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
PRESIDENT IN THE DESERT
Algerian Tribesmen Assemble
 to Do Him Honor.
Feats of Horssmanship and Nnsn Burning of aunpowdsr-A Grand "Dina" or Bsnqust Con
 cludss tho Fun.

Fl Kreider, Algeria, April 1.-rresideqe Loubet participated today in . veritable durbar of the nomadIc tribesmen of tho desert. The tribesmen gathered by thou6- ands from all parts of Southern Aigsria for a ceremony of Oriental spiendor.
 Up to the present time M. Loubet had visited only those sections of Aigsrta which show the advance of French col- oni1ation. Tcday. however. he entered the desert country with it's sparse and burned vegetation where the stretches 6f sand and hot sun produced the curious effect of mirage.
 The ceremony was held on vast paa- teau Here the tribesnnsn assembled from all quarters. some of them having jour- neyed three or four hundred miles across the desert. Their tents were arranged tribe occupying . large circle in the center of which were droves of richly harnessed camels. The chiefs were mounted on horses. but the tribesmen were on carneis and formed great cara vans. Over 5000 men participated in the gathering.
 Tent of Camel Hair.
 A superb tent of camel hair fabrics and Arab tapestries had been erected for President. Loubet. As each tribe passed in review it's chief dismounted and paid homage to the President of France, who distributed decorations to the principal leaders. After the review came native fantasia or exhibition of sports. There were feats of horsefmanship. much burn ing of gunpowder. the exhibition ending by a charge of all the native cavalry, which wheeled across the plain and charged tow ard the station occupied by the President, pulling up their horses within three hundred yards of his post ton. A mimic combat followed, repre- senting the attack upon and capture of a caravan by a desert tribe.
 The ceremonies were brought to a con- clnsion by a grand s'diffa,. or Arab barl- quet given by the chiefs in honor of M. Loubet. The menu, which was printed ir, Arabic and French, included such desert delicacies as roast gazelie. .Couscous," and camels' milk. Dances executed by celebrated native beauties followed / the banquet, and after an exhibition of na- tive methods of hunting. which included a hare chase by trained falcons the day'a entertainment ended.
 The President then started on his jour- ney to Saida. The tribesmen, mounting their horses. rode at full gailop along side the train as long as they could keep up the pace.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
OGDEN PRAISES CLEVELAND
Comments Ex-President's Speech on
 Negro Question.

Richmond, Va.. April A.-Robert c. og- den's special party of over a hundred prominent educators and philanthropists from the North arrived here tonight for the Conference for Education in the South" which will begin here tomorrow and will continue until Saturday.
 MT. Ogden tonight expressed warm commendation of ex-President Cleve- lands recent speech on the education of the negro. saying he thought it embodied the views of those. North and South, who are most genuinely concerned in the negro's welfare.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
ELECTIONS IN ILLINOIS.
The Issues Local and the Results
 Mixed.

Chicago. April M.-Municipal elections were held in a number of cities through out Illinois today. In most of the places the issues were purely local. and the tickets mixed in, character. At Peoria, Jacksonville and Decatur the entire Re. publican tickets were elected. Pana, which Is normally Democratic. was car. ried by the Republicans. .A
 In Joliet and Freeport the Democrats elected the Mayor and the majority of their city ticket.
 In Danville the independent candidate for Mayor was chosen. but the Repubii. cans retain control of the Council.
 In Monmouth the candidates of the Progressive Party. favoring license, car. ried the day. 1
 A notable Democratic victory is report ed from Bloomington. where that party elected a Mayor for the first time ip eighteen years. The, remainder of the ticket is divided between the Democrats and Republicans. s4le.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
TO BUILD CHINESE RAILROADS Company With go, ,5oo, 900 Capital
 t- Formed in HarIfn

Berlin. April M.-The German-C Chinese Railway Company. limited. was moor porated here today with . nominal capital of G.50OO0O for the purpose of carrying out the construction of Chinese state railways. &
 This company embraces the strongest banks in Germany which already are acting jointly in Shan Tung province. These banks include the Deutschebanl, the Dresdener Bank. the Disconto Gesellschaft. the Bleichroedsr Handels Gesellschaft. the National Bank Fuer Deutschland. the Darmstaedtsr Bank. the Scheafhausen Bankverein, the Deutsche Asfatische Bank. Robert War schaue1' and Company, Born and Bussa, J. s. H. Stern of Frankfort. the Nord Deutsch Bank. Beherns & Sons of Ham, burg and Sol oppenheimer and Company of Cologne.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
Minars nat Tncraaae.

Knoxville, Tenn, April n.-Through headquarters for District No 1s United Mine Workers of America, the fact was made public tonight that five of the larg- est coal companies at Jellico. Tenn, had voluntarily granted 10 per cent increase in wages to their employees. Notices were posted at the mines today that the in. crease Is to date from April 1. So fas only about 1.50O men are affected but Uni- ted Mine Workers officials believe that all mines at Jellico and several at Coal Creek. Tenn, win voluntarily make tha same advance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
MRS. s. E. STARR DEAD.
Had Been a Resident of Montgomery
 Since 1S43.

Mrs. Sophronia Starr, for many years a resident of Montgomery. died at o'clock this morning at her residence. 5ll Mildred Street.
 For some time the health of Mrs. starr has been precarious. and her death was not unexpected. She had lived more than half century in Montgomery. and was most highly esteemed by all who knew her.
 Mrs. Starr was born in Clark County, Miss, March 3. 1877. She was the daugh- ter of Captain Harrison. and when 16 yearb old was married to 8. E. Starr. In 1S43 they removed to Montgomery and this has been the home of Mrs. Starr ever since. She leaves one son. Mir. Daniel Starr. with whom she lived at the time of her death.
 The funeral will occur Thursday morn- ing At 10 o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
STAMPEDE IN MAY WHEAT.
Attempt of Armours to Unload
 Causes Big Declines.

Cduneo DIE OeCllueSs
 Chicago, April 21.-An attempt on the part of Armour interests to unload part of their holdings of May wheat on the market today resulted in a decline in that delivery of 1-2c within less than an hour.
 At the first intimation that the leading long was endeavoring to dispose of some oA his surplus stock, selling orders came into the pit from all quarters, the crowd having been watching for just such a move for the past week or more. and the price dropped so suddenly that many brokers were unable to execute stop 'oss orders until the price had declined and ? cents below the point at which they had orders to sell.
 The opening on May was shade to 1-4 to 3-Sc higher at lS 1-2 to 7S 2-4c and prices gradually advanced until @ec was reached. there being good commission house demand. About noon the leader of the bull movement started to sell and the price broke precipitately. dropping to 75 I-2c within a short space of time. The recovery was equally as rapid, however, the price advancing to 75 1-2 to TIC in about two minutes and the market steadied around 77 7-sc. July declined 1 s-sc, selling of to n 1-2c but rallied again to 72c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
CUBA NOT INDIFFERENT.
Senor Montero Expects to Leave
 Shortly for Europe.

Havana. April 21-The various post ponements of the departure of Senor Montero for his post as Cuban Minister at London have caused the impression that Cuba is indifferent concerning her diplomatic relations with Great Britain and Germany, Senor Montero being &C., credited to botA countries. This indif- ference is emphatically denied in govern ment circles. Senor Montero has said that he expects shortly to leave for Eng land. In the meanwhile the situation has given rise to rumors that Mir. Car den. British Minister to Cuba will be withdrawn MT. Garden Intends shortly to visit London, but there Is no informa- ton whatever that he will be recalled.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
OPPOSES NATIONAL THEATRE.
Joseph Jefferson Thinks the Scheme
 . is Impracticable.

Birmingham. April 21.-CSpecial )--Jo- seph Jefferson. the dean of the American stage, delivered lecture here this after noon in the Jefferson Theatre before a large audience composed of club women taking for his subject The Drama" He was introduced by Rufus N. Rhodes. In tho course of his lecture MT. Jefferson said that he expected to bring down crit icisms on his head from his profession but he was opposed to the proposed na- tional theatre. He said that difficulties were location and management He called no names, but said that some actors were so irate that they would not play a soc ond part to any one. He did not believe a subsidized theatre in this country could be operated successfully.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
Rome's Birthday.

Rome, April 1.-According to tradition this was the 2,656th anniversary of the foundation of Rome. termed here Rome's birthday. Prince Colonna. the mayor of Rome, received thousands of telegrams wishing the Eternal City a glorious future. These came mainly from the many foreigners who are in Italy. and who came here to attend the historical, aRrtcultural or Latin congresses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
Coal strike Causes Shortage.

Honolulu, April N.-The coal strike in British Columbia Is responsible for the non-arrival of a shipment of 1.50O tons of coal for the use of British warships sta- toned here. H. M. s. Amphrtte has appealed to the local naval station to give her 1000 tons to enable her to make the return trip to Hong Kong. towing torpedo boat destroyers due there from Esquimalt. The naval station wired to the Navy Department at Washington for permission to grant the request.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
urea ths rrish Land pill.

London. April A:-rhs annual report o9 the Irish land owners convention de- scribes the new Irish land bin as the lara- est and most liberal measure ever of- fered Ireland by any Government, and urges Parliament to pass 1t with rsa@ sonable amendments. The report adds that the success of the measure. however, will depend to a great extent upon the spirit in which 1t is resolved by the ten, ants.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22

cinnati. was found near Nen Street this morning by :he side of the tracks of the St. Louis division of .he Big Four Rail- road. There were terrible injuries about the head. Beside the body. badly bruised and suffering from injuries, was Jesse Roberts. glass blower from Aurora. He is stili unconscious at the hospital. He win recover. The two men had evidently fallen from a train. ~s..,- - i
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
Bank Will Consolidats.

New York. April H.-The stockholders of the National Broadway Bank today voted to consolidate with the Mercantile National Bank. The consolidation will go into effect tomorrow. and the business of the Broadway bank from now on will be conducted at the headquarters of the Mercantile National.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
Stacks of Arkansas Lowered.

Cairo, H., April 1.-The United States monitor Arkansas finished the work of cutting down her stacks at.4 p. m., passed under the bridge at 5 p. m. and proceeded on her way to St. Louis without repairing the stacks. She will be assisted up the river by the towboat Beaver. The first morrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
HENDERSON FOR ROOSEVELT.
Says No Other Name Will Go Before aE .Republician Convention.

Los Angeles. Cal, April I.-In an in- terview today, David B. Henderson. formerly Speaker of the House of Repre- sentatives, said:
 President Roosevelt will be nominated, in my opinion, by ths next Republican National Convention. That goes without saying. and he will have no opposition. No other name will go before the con- vention.''
 MT. Henderson is visiting a son who resides at Long Beach, and probably will remain in Southern California until June 20, when he will leave for New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
Bankers to Meet in Frisco.

New York. April A.-The executive council of the American Bankers Asso- ciation met in this city today and decided to hold the annual convention in San Francisco not later than October 18th. next
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
Substance of Libel Bill.

bill provides that civil action may be brought against apy owner or managing
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
Fell From A Train.

Indianapolis. Ind. April A.-The dead bn6v of Otto Lacey, a laborer from Cin-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
THE wzArHEnA

washingtons April 2l. = Fair Wednesday; Thurs
 day, partly cloudy; light north to northeast winds.
The daily tribune., 1903-09-29

Best ice cream seaa at Yeltou's. t
The daily tribune., 1903-09-29
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The Kansas Oil Field.

George Columbia who has just re-
turned from a visit to the Kansas oil
fields, in an interview states that the
field is rather large one. extending
for about 100 miles in length and from
6 to 10 miles in width. The oil has
an asphalt base and ncts tile producer
about 80 cents barrel.
At Chanute the oil is reached at
about 1915 feet. but further south near
the Indian Territory line it requires
about I,0O0 to 100 feet to reach the
OIL The wells produce from five to
fifteen barrels per day.
Neodasha is the Oldest producer of
oil. Wells were discovered there
about the same time the Florence field
was discovered. ne
Mr.. Columbia deos not regard the
Kansas field with as much favor rs he
does the Florecne field. where larger
wells are the rule.
The daily tribune., 1903-09-29
RUSSIA ON
A WAR BASIS
Eighty Russian Vessels at
Chinese Ports.
Over Two Hundred Thousand Men
in the Far East are Now Ready
for the Command to
Fight.

Tien-tsin. Sept. 2s-The military
strength Of Russia in the far east is
now as follows:
In Manchuria proper 5000 men of
all arms. including eighteen batteries
of artillery; on the lines of communi.
cation between Port Arthur and the
Amur province. 1000; and at Port
Arthur and Talien- wan, 80, 900 men.
Thirty forts have been erected at
Port Arthur and fifty others are being
constructed. All the peaks in this
district are being fortified.
In addition to the land forces there
are always forty Russian vessels in
Port Arthur and forty others con-
stantly under steam at Tallen- wan.
Three battleshlps, two cruisers and
four destroyers are expected to arrive
in Chinese waters October l5.