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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-24
KILLED BY THE CROWD.
Negro Who Shot Policeman is Put
 to Death.

Beaumont, Tex, July 2S-Policeman Walter Skensbury was this afternoon shot and fatally wounded by Mooney Allen, negro, who was pursued by a crowd of citizens and shot to death shortly af- rewards.
 Allen started in today to shoot his wife, and he forced a negro policeman and others who interfered to retreat Skens- bury appeared, when the negro covered him with Winchester, and told him to halt. The officer was surprised and did so. whereupon Allen fired, the bullet striking Skensbury in the side, passing through the body. After firing, the negro started down the street in the direction of the Threadneedle House. Sheriff Lan- dry's gun was empty, but at that instant some one placed a loaded revolver in his hand and he struck out after the negro. In the meantime a crowd of men, many of whom had pistols. started in pursuit Of the negro. Some of them kept up constant fire, and the fugitive kept rum ming until he reached Cedar Street. Here he turned and ran down Cedar Street He fell dead half way between Pearl and Main Streets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-24
Ralfour Defends Chamberlain.

London. July 23.-At dinner tonight at the Hotel Cecil. Premier Balfour warmly defended Colonial Secretary Chamberlain against unreasonable attacks because he had given, as he had the right to do. ex- piession to the views of the colonies on the fiscal question. No man, MT Balfour saiI had a better opportunity than MT. Ch.. mberlaln of knowing their views. 1 ne Government, MT Balfour said. has pledg- cd itself not to ask the country to make d change uhtil after the general election and q premature and nasty parliamentary debate could only produce divisions among friends without benefittlng the country.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-24
COR1ELYOU'S BRANCH
GREAT INTEREST IN THE DE- APARTMENTS WORK.
Idea Suggested That Publicity Be Given to Government Transac- tions as Well as Those
 of the Trusts.

Washington, July lSS3 --tspe cial. .)--The new department of commerce has been in operation not quite a month. and already there Is wide manifestation of interest exhibited by commercial bodies and other associa- tions. Public concern, through these or ganizati tions and numerous individuals as well. appears to be directed to the form of policy to be pursued by the Bureau of Corporations of the new department.
 Yesterday a delegation representing the Federation of Societies of Public Ac- countaHits called upon Mir. Cortelyou to submit certain suggestions. the spokes- man of the party saying that the interest of members of his organization had been aroused by the understanding that the Secretary proposed to appoint corps of examiners to investigate corporations do- ing interest business.
 The object of the delegation appeared mainly to be to impress upon the ''chief trust buster" as President Roosevelt playfully mathematics the office, the importance of selecting able professional accountants, such. for example, as themselves. They represented with breezy frankness that persons so well trained and qualified for this peculiar work were not to be scared up any time of day and 1t would behoove the depart ment to be wise and subScriDe carry TOT a choice of accountants.
 Now that the department is going to work, exactly according to law. a whole some degree of publicity as to the trans actions of corporations, a rising current of interest is pregnant with eventful sug- gestion. It is, why not turn the light of publicity upon the operations of all the executive departments of the govern ment This idea, 1t is said, will afford Congress abundant justification, to say nothing of the effect of the Postoffice De- partment officials, for congressional in vestigation of every part of the executive branch of the government.
 R. H. Watkins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-24
EULoaY OF CLAY.
Negroes Adopt Resolutions on Death
 of Abolitionist.

St. Louis. July 2s.-Routine business in the nature as reports of various commit tees occupied the days session of the National Grand Lodge of the United Brothers of Friendship, negro organ ization. The most important event of the day was the unanimous adoption of the following resolution on the recent death of General Cassius M. Clay:
 Whereas, the great originator of hu- man fate has seen fit to remove from this life General Cassius Marcellus Clay, one who. in days when the negro was recog- nized as only fit for chattel although a Southerner, liberated his slaves and hurled his laEce into the arena of public debate, asking no quarter, fearing no foe, suffering ostracism and calumny. and even personal dishonor and encounters in the pursuit of what he believed to be just and right for the negro and freedom.
 Therefore, be 1t resolved, That while we, as a fraternity and race who have reaped untold benefits as a result of his efforts, and others of his class, who had the moral courage to light the fires of abolition prior to the sixties, which have redounded with such benefcient effect to us as a race, we bow our heads in hum ble submission to the divine decree and join with friends and relatives in mourn ing at his bier.''
 National Grand Master w. A. Gaines of Covington, Ky, was reelected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-24
RUSSIA IS ELUSIVE.
cranborne Says England is Ready for
 Agreement.

I,ondon. July 23.--The educational cam naian on the tarifT question which Colo nial Secretary Chamberlain has vigor- ously launched by means of leaflets and circulars came in for serious criticism in the House of Lords this afternoon. Eari Spencer the Liberal leader, com pIained that MT. Chamberlain was prac- ticalIy violating the Government agree men, namely, that the fiscal discussion should be postponed until Ocoober. He said the distribution of such literature looked on its fact as though the Co., ernment had taken up MT. Chamberlain'a views.
 The Duke of Devonshire retorted that. while he gathered from the remarks that the Premier ought to tell MT. Chamber lain to resign, he feared this was a rather illc gical procedure. since, though the Gov ernment had by no means yet adopted the views of the Colonial Secretary. the Governments investigatioi, so far as it had proceeded, had convinced the Pre- mier and his colleagues that Mir. Cham berlain's impeachment of the fiscal pol~ icy was well-founded and that changes ought to be effected.
 Criticism was continued at the evening session of the House of Commons. Jo- spech H. Walton, a Liberal. who strongly favored an extension of British trade by means of colonial developments, accused the Government of a succession of hu- initiating surrenders in China. He said the time had arrived for facing the situa- tion In Manchuria and New Shwang.
 The Under Foreign Secretary, Lord Cranborne, in reply, said that British trade in China was still increasing at a satisfactory rate and he was confident of securing full share of railway and oth- CT valuable concessions The Government, he said, was fully aware of the position of Manchuria. The great difficulty up to the present time in interfering with Rus sia was that Great Britain had never yet been able to ascertain exactly what the Russian Government wanted and the fact remained that Manchuria was still occu- pied. Russia's failure to fulfill her un- dertaking, he said, was not satisfactory to Great Britain, Japan or the United States.
 Lord Cranborne said the Russian Gov ernment knew perfectly well that Eng la-r' would be delighted to come to an agreement. but there were difficulties. He doubted whether the Russian Government waa so homogeneous a despotism as might be supposed from her past history. There seemed to be at least two parties in the Government with whom he was obliged to deal and England had never received an intimation of what Russia expected.
 Our ally Japan" he said. lis becom- ing uneasy at the prolOngation of the oc- cupation of Manchuria. and we are equal ly anxious for some kind of settlement. There are certain elements out of which an agreement ought to be possible and if Russia Is prepared to give due weight to our treaty rights and commercial inter- ests she will not find us rreconciliable to compromise"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-24
coNGER IS SILENT.
The State Department Fails to Hear
 From the Minister.

From the M1n1SLer.
 Washington, July 23.-The State Depart. ment has heard nothing recently from Mir. Conger respecting the Manchurian negotiations, so 1t Is suggested that thH Pekin report to the effect that the Chi nese government through PrinceChing has declined to open any Manchurian ports. refers to a phase of the negotiations dating this suggestion is a knowledge or the part of the officials here that before Sec retary Hays departure for his summer home. the Chinese government did pledge itself to open two or more ports in Man. churia. It is not deemed proper here tn indicate how these pledges were cons veyed, whether through MT. Conger at Pekin or the Chinese minister here, but as to the fact there can be no question. If, however. there has been any change in the Chinese attitude since this pledge was given. it is said here that the United States government will not be moved thereby, but holding fast to the pledges already given will insist on their redemp- tion.
 Respecting the plea attributed to China in the PekIn dispatches that she cannot open the Manchurian ports because they are in possession of Russian troops and officials. 1t is pointed here that asN Nsev- eral weeks and months must necessarily elapse before the new treaty can he made and become operative. there will he ann ple opportunities for the Russians to evacuate the desired ports if such course is necessary,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-24
 COURT RUNS A BREWERY.
Administration So Wise That Large
 Profit is Made.

New York, July 23.-Through John M. Bowers, as receiver. the Supreme Court of New York has been conducting a brewery and so successfully that the busi- ness last year realized profit of $500,OOO.
 These facts, and the additional in- formation that for his services MT. Bowers will receive a fee of approximate ly $l5O,000, were disclosed upon applica- ton by the receiver for permission to resign and turn over the property, located in this city to the widow of one of the former proprietors. The woman has be- come sole owner Bowers reported, he having. settled differences between her and the husbands partner which led to the receivership two years ago. Bowers was highly complimented by the court and his petition was granted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-24
Received bv Lord Mavor.

London. July 23.-The French Senators and Deputies representing the interna- tional arbitration group, accompanied by a number of British members of Parlia- ment, were formally received today by Lord Mayor Samuel and the Lady May press at the mansion house. The Lord Maor and Baron D D'Estoufnelles DeCon- made speeches, during which they reit- erated and emphasized the desire for con tinued international friendship and the conclusion of a treaty of arbitration.
 The Frenchmen afterwards visited the stock exchange and the financial district.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-24
THE STEEL BILLFT POOL.
Iron Age Thinks It will Steady the
 Market.

Market.
 New York, July 23.--Commenting on the renewal of the billet pool, the Iron Age says it is generally acknowledged that the revival of the agreement will have a steadying effect upon the steel market, yet that market is much restrict ed when compared with what 1t was in olden days. Only q small part of the steel tonnage reaches the open market. Many of the outside finishing mills, large and small, have their own steel works. which supply a considerable part of their re- quirements and sometimes furnish a slight surplus. The many important fin ishing mills have long time. sliding scale contracts. which are not. affected by re- cent happenings. Still, the welfare of many small works will largely depend upon the course which the associated steel makers. nearly all sellers of finished products of one kind or another, will pur- sue.
 Regarding general conditions. the pa- per says: N,
 ''The burning question is, to what ex- tent the decline in securities will check new undertakings. and thus adversely af- feet the demand.
 'Tn the iron trade proper. the waiting attitude of buyers is being persisted in. and is having it's effect upon prices There have been repeated rumors that large consuming interests have begun to buy foundry iron for the second half. but investigation has shown them to be without foundation. What business is be- ing done Is confined to the covering of requirements of the twenty-three days which in the case of some melters means pretty large blocks. But the real move ment has not yet been materialized.
 There have been some pretty large sale of steel billets during the past two weeks, in some cases at low prices. The outside Bessemer plants meet Bessemer market which Is essentially strong. The outside basic open-hearth plants are in a better position as to the basic pig mar ket. where more ample supplies are avail able, notably from the South. The asso- ciated rail mills have thus far officially reported sales for 1904 agregating 450,- 900 tons which is not quite up to the fig ures which detailed reports of transac- tions would lead one to expect"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-24
GRAND LODGE OF ELKs.
Decides to Restore the Charter of the
 Macon Lodge.

Baltimore. July 23.-What many of the members of the Grand Lodge of the Ben evolent and Protective Order of Elks say has been the largest and most successful Grand Lodge meeting in the history of the organization closed this evening. There were 1.O64 Grand Lodge members in attendance and most of them attended every business session.
 The Grand Lodge to-day decided to re- store it's charter to the Macon, Ga., lodge, the charter committee having re- ported favorably on the application after a thorough investigation of the charges against the lodge
 The committee on ritual was not pre- pared to report all the changes proposed and the matter was carried over. A reso- lution was adopted discouraging the throwing of confetti during future Grand Lodge meetings.
 Tonight was given up to jolliacation by the Elks, visitors and citizens. Bands paraded the streets and Hello Bill" the shiboleth of the order, was heard on every side.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-24

tors. All the land purchased and build ings erected for. institutions personally founded by Leo are put in the name of the Holy See to avoid possible claims from relatives, as the Pope probably re- membered that some time after the death of Plus TX the latter's nephews insti- tuted a suit against the Church claiming 16.O00 francs as their portion of the es- tate.
 The will ends by providing that his re- mains shall be buried in the basilica of St. John of Lateran, in the tomb which he had already chosen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-24
Miners Miraculous Escape.

Mahondy City. Pa, July 23.-Still alive. though in a complete state of exhaustion. John Nacavage. one of the men believed to have perished fin a rush of water at Ellangowan colliery last night, was found by rescuers today, When the wa ter broke through into breast No. 1s Ma cavage was swept into a heading above the water level. His fellow miner has not been found. Alexander Lynch Peter Clacker Matthew Chefiniski and Michael Yoncosky Ire still entombed. They will hardly be reached before Friday morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-24
co4nev Held bv Justice.

New York, July 23.-Justice Mayer, in the court of special sessions today, denied the motion to dismiss the charges against Alderman James E. Gaffney, accused of being interested in the lease of a pier while holding public office. and ordered the prisoner held. John J. Murphy, ar rested on a similar charge was discharg- ed. Gaffney has been indicted by the grand jury.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-24
DEATH OF F. W. HOLLIS.
Secretary of American Delegation to
 The Hague.

New York, July 3.-Frederick w. Holls. secretary of the American delegation to The Hague peace conference. and more recently a member of the International court. died suddenly today at his home at Yonkers.
 George Frederick w Holls was born at Zelienople, Pa, July 1, 1857, was graduated from Columbia College in 1878, and studied also at the University of Leipsic. He was a delegate-at-large to the New York con stitutional convention in 1894, member of the peace conference at The Hague from the United States in 1899, and was re- gently a member of the international court. He was the author of number of books. including a history of the peace conference at The Hague and number of lectures and essays on political sub iectS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-24
ROOSEVELT IN SADDLE.
With Young Theodore He Goes visi-
 ting on Horseback.

Oyster Bay. L. T., July 23.-Shortly after 2 o'clock this morning President Roose- welt, accompanied. by his eldest son. The odore, started from Sagamore Hill on a horseback ride to Sayvile L. I. The President goes to Sayville to visit his un- cle. Robert Roosevelt. It was expected that Mrs. Roosevelt might accompany the President, but she was deterred from at tempting the long ride by the very unpro- pitious weather.
 The President and his son were unac- companied. Two secret service officers left Oyster Bay last night for Sayville by train.
 The President will spend the day and night with his uncle, leaving for Saga more Hill on his return ride early tomor- row morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-24

be open for public traffic. The rate from San Francisco to Honolulu will be re- duced from 50 cents per word to B cents per word. The following rates will take effect: From San Frapcisco to Midway Islands, 50 cents per word; Guam, S5 cents per word; Luzon. $1.o5 per word; all other Philippine Islands. $1.15 per word; Hong Kong, s1.10 per word; China, $1.10 pe. word; Macao, $1.is per word; Japan. $1. fl per word: Chemulpo. Fusan and Seoul, in Corea, S.41 per word; other places in Corea, $1.4s per word; Formosa. $1.2l per word
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-24
Divorced From Barrington.

Kansas City. July 23.-Mrs. Wllhelmina Grace Harrington was today granted a divorce from Lord Frederick Seymour Harrington, who is now under indictment at St Louis charged with murder. The decree restores Mrs. Harrington to her maiden name, Cochrane. She married Harrington in St. Louis. believing that he was an English lord.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-24
Rnmored Revolution in Bulearia

Vienna, July 2S.-The Stampa and other Belgrade papers publish rumors of a rev- olution in Bulgaria. and that Prince Fer dinaod. on the advice of his Government is about to flee. or has fled, to Belgrade. Thus far as rumors have not been ofIls cially confirmed. It is said at Belgrade that there have been ffty-four night ass sassinatlons mostly of soldiers on duty in Prince Ferdinand's s palace ground,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-24
Retaliation Against America.

Wellington. N. g.. July 2S.-In the House of Representatives. R. J. Scddon. the Prime Minister. introduced a bill to prevent vessels. registered in countries where British shipping is prevented from engaging in coastwise trade, from engag- ing in New Zealand waters. The bill is regarded as a retaliation against the coastwise trade laws of the United States.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-24

the Rock Island and the Santa Fe Rail- roads have discriminated in grain freight rates to prevent Kansas City dealers from operating in Texas. While no direct testimony was given. it was strongly in- timated by witnesses today that special privileges given certain Texas grain firms had practically shut out Kansas City grain men from doing business in Texas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-24
Tn Honor of Ord.

Washington, July 23-Secretary Root has issued an order naming the canton ment on the military reservation at Monterey, Cal, Ord Barracks. in honor of Major General E. O. c. Ord, who was an officer of the first command that oc- cupied Monterey January %. 1S47.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-24
Commerce Commission Hearing.

Kansas City. Mo, July 2S.-the Inter state Commerce Commission was in ses- sion here today to finish an inquiry that began in Fort Worth. Texas. Monday, to listen to testimony concerning the com plaint of Kansas City grain men that
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-24
wade Will Relieve Davis.

Washington, July 2S.-Acting Adjutant General Hall has been notified that Major General James F. Wade will relieve Major General George Davis. of the com mand of the division of the Philippines Saturday, on which day General Davis will retire.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-24
Pavne and His PartY.

Gloucester. Mass, July 23.-The reve- nue cutter Onondaga. with Postmaster General Payne and party on board, ar rived here this evening fR0Ea Boston and will remain over night
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-24
J.J. Welborn promoted.

Denver Colo. July 2s.-J. E. Keebler. president of the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company today announced the promotion of J. Welborn to be acting general manager and c. F. Parker to be acting general sales agent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-24
Pacific Cable Rates.

New York. July 23.-The Commercial Pa cific Cable Company announces that on and after Saturday, July 25. its entire sys- tenn from San Francisco to Manila will
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-24

The document then enumerates all the property which Leo possessed and pro vides that it shall all go to his successor for the benefit of the Church, including even the presents which might perhaps be considered personal rather than gifts to the Pontiff as such. The money which the Pope left is in a closed sti
 bed room. the keys having been given to different persons mentioned in the will.
 To the members of his family the Pope left present for each, to be chosen from the valuable objects in his apartment and aamilar gifts were bequeathed to his doc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-10
POPULAR CONCERT WAS EN5oYED.
Quaker Male Quartet Did Some Ac-
ceDtabIe Work

ceptabIe Work.
The concert given last night by J. the
Quaker Male GQuartette.s from Iowa, at
tracted a large audience at the Young
Mems Christian Association Hall. The
programme, which was entirely musical
was more popular than classical, and at
times aroused the audience to an en-
thusiastic pitch.
While the work of the quartette as a
whole was up to the standard. the rich
singing of the first and second BASES was
more than satisfactory, and created a
pleasant sensation during the pianissimo
movements: This much could notEbe said
of the, tenors, but an apology was made
by the one who had a severe cold. 3
The first. violin selection, by Weineaws-
XII, interpreted by Josef Bistline, was
satisfactory from an artistic standpoint,
but Mr.. Bistline's second effort was
somewhat marred by his instrument not
being in tune with the piano. which gave
the audience-at least some Of them-a
SILVER.
The latter part of the performance was
given over to comedy, and brought forth
much laughter. The quartette included H.
L. Bassett, "A. W. Cords, N. Baker, and
Josef Bistline.
il After one encore, "Juanita,' an amusing
thing happened. The Virginia Glee Club.
including Joe White, J. a.. Morton, Jay
McBane, Walter Watkins. and Jeter
Jones, all of whom were present, went
into another room and proceeded to tune
up on the same old song. They tried the
beautiful chords over and over again UNI
til they were thoroughlyt satisfied with
their part Of the performance, after which
they re-entered the concert hall to listen
to the regular programme The musical
critic had the pleasure of hearing the
Iowa quartette and the local quintette in
the same song. end left quite undecided
as to which rendition was the more ex-
cellent.
The programme last night was printed
In white letters on a deep violet back
ground, and was both artistic and aes-
thetic.