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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-29
LOTTERY BILL PASSES.
Cuban Senate Acts in 6 Decisive
 Manner.

Havana, Nov. &-The Senate to-day passed the national lottery bill by a vote which is believed to indicate that 1t Will probably pass the measure over President Palma's veto should he dis approve it. The strongest opponents of the bill were absent from to-day's sit ting.
 The measure as amended directs that the lottery functions shall begin within seventy days after the law authorizing IS promulgated and authorizes the president to issue instructions and reeT- lations for the carrying out of the lot tery plan, It is believed that the bill will pass the House.
 A majority of the senators are said tc believe that the establishment of d lot. tery is the most convenient way of oh viating the tax difficulties In accordance with the wishes of the people.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-29
Another Crime.

Previously to his career as a hold-up man and murderer in Chicago. Pete Neid- emeier was already man-slayer, accord ing to the story told to the Harrison po- lice station tonight.
 To the police officers and railroad de- tectives who were questioning him, he re- lated the circumstances as follows:
 ''In 1895 was beating my way West on freight train loaded with coal bound from Portage. Ont. While riding on top of the train was ordered to get off by man whom they called Captain, but whose name never learned. I heard af- rewards that he was a railroad detec- tive. He ordered me from the train and when refused to get oiS he threw coal at me. threw back at him and one of the Jumps struck him on the head. Then he drew a revolver and fired twice at me. Both times he missed me and then drew my revolver. fired six shots and three of them hit him. He fell dead on top of the car. searched him and found nc money. Later the train crew came along and heard they found s6O in his pockets. I was sore when learned what had missed"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-29
purand Beaches New Y,rlr.

New York, Nov. 2s-sir Henry Mortimer Durand, the new British Ambassador to the United States. arrived on the steamer Etruria today. Lady Durand and Miss Amy Durand will follow him in about a fortnight. Other passengers were c. John >Ritchie. son of the former English chancellor of the exchequer. and Charles Ritchie, son of the Lord Mayor of London. The Etruria brought SI,ooo. 900 in gold.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-29
Will Invite Rrvan.

Berlin, Nov. 2S.-At the annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce here today, former United States Consul General Her mann krelssman was rec ected Pr si- dent and 1t was decided to invite William Jennings Bryan to address the Chamber
 upon the occasion of his visit to Berlin In January.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-29
Railroad Incorporated.

Austin. Tex. Nov 2e.-Articles of ineor- rorstion of the Texas. New Mexico and Vest srn Railway Company were approved by Att torney General Bell today ana 1ied; The cap n,,arters are to be in Dallas. The road pro- iected Is from Dallas. thence in westerly d. yection to Roswell N M.. a distance of about 300 mllesa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-29
uribe-uribe Mow T'byal.

Colon. Nov. ss.--The Panama Star and Herald says: We learn from reliable source that even passports to Port LAmon. Costa Rica. from Colombian ports on the Atlantic are now not allowed to be is- sued to Colombians. The river boats ply ing on the Magdelana have been armed and converted into warships. The liberal generals, Uribe-U Utibe and Benjamin Her rera. have offered the Government their services for the retaking ot the Isthmus, The conservatives. however. oppose the acceptance of these offers, fearing that such action would result in the overthrow of the Government.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-29
CARTER ONCE
 MORE FREE |Ex-Army Captain is Re
 leased. HAsTENs TO HIS MoIHHR Says Ills Conviction WAS
 Terrible Injustice. Deolasss That F. Does net 1ssl zzks a Man Without : Country.
 No Ids. ot ns- instatsmsnt
HAsTENs TO HIS MOTHER

Leavenworth, Kan, Nov. 2S-~A few minutes before 4 o'clock this mornino Oberlin M Certer. ex-captain of eusi- neers. walked ont of tho portals of tho Federal prison at Fort Lezvenworrh free man At the gates he was mot hy' his uncle. L. D. Carter, and inurnsdiafely driven in hack to the union depot f1 this city! This last movement was q Fuse to throw the newspaper men, whom he wished above all things to avoid. of< the track. At the union station he was met by a representative of the Assot;2t~ ed Press. and while Garter stiii sthhch- " refused to be interviewed as Ito iie plans for the future he said: HaBtentng to His Mother. sI will catch the Missouri Paciiic train out of here at 5:1A o'clock to Kansas City and there, after breakfasf, will take the fast Santa F'e direct to Chicago \ wish to spend Sunday with my mofhef. wno is over-anxious to see me-
 While awaiting his train the ex-afmy officer conversed freely on large uuts,- Der of subjects,f but always skillfgliy avoided the introduction of anything In regard to his conviction or his plans for the future. He spoke at 1enxths about the prison. but even then turned the talk from himself to generaIitles.
 In regard to hinself he merely said: T am feeling as well as could be ex- pected under the circumstances deprived to Aan extent as [ was,. of exercise, \ could not hope to be in better condi. tion.''
 Has Aged Greatly.
 -ne captain looked much older than when he entered the prison nearly kotx years ago. but showed no ffac1 of liiS health.
 IL was thought last night fhak an of< ficar Of the neparfmenf ez 5us<ins 1iIxh1 be atl the prison KNeA6 fo rsarf6sz rAfs ter on an old indictment. but such &4& not tho caee When lie decided fo iAAt4 the gates wore thrown open te him and he passed out uf the pfiaen ~6llA f6f kiss snrHt fitiae Nitace hA NsaE bro.an1x into cnlts& lease by an act Of babeas corpus. F5a was attired juef as he was on hIn atss rival At the place of his incarceration
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-29
STRIKE IS A RICH ONE.
Nuggets in Abundance in Apache
 e Canyon.

MugGet8 m Anundauce in Apacke
 Canyon.
 Hillsboro. N M., Nov. 2s-Great excite ment over the new gold field in Apache Canyon in the Cebolla mountains of Hillsboro. continue. News first came ir less than a week ago and now 800 persons are on the ground.
 Some Mexfcans guided by an old Mexi- can chart. have been prospecting the field for some time, and last Sunday struck what proved to be bonansa. bringing . bottle of gold nuggets as the result of . few hours work In cleaning bed rock and blowing the dirt away with their breath. Thanksgiving day the District Judge and court officials looked over the field.
 One day more on their return, court ended. and they were of again, az also are most of the jurors and citizens. Re- ports from the new strike says gold is more plentiful than at first reported.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-29
Morrieaan win sna.

Missoula, Mont, Nov 2s Joe MorriEeau. tho Flathead chief. evicteA from the reserva- ton by United States troops last night. ar rived here today and says he win bring suit against the Federal officers in the Federal court. Morrigeau Is Q Carlisle graduate and wealthy
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-29
Neeroes Against Whiskev

Chattanooga. Tenn, Nov. 2S-A mass meeting of the large number of the better class of negroes was held in this city to-day any an .anti-whlskey party formed. The platform will be drawn up and presented at a meeting to be held next week. but it will contain blanks urging the Legislature to pass laws
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-29
Withdraws His Gun.

Berlin. Nov. 2s.-Emperor William has withdrawn his offer of a cup for a trans Atlantic yacht race in 1904 on account of his health, and has substituted for 1t the offer of a cup to be raced for in 1905.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-29
To Consider Distress of Negsoes.

Washington. Nov 2s.-Charles Felix Lafon. President of the National Afro-American Con gressional League. has issued a call for a meet ing of the Executive Committee of that organi- zation In this city Dec. A. next to consider the distress and destitution of the negroes wha efnigTated to Liberia
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-29
Santn nnminnn 0niat

Washington. Nov. 2s-commander Mertz of the gunboat Newport has reported to the Navy Department under date of Nov. 27 that Santo Domingo is quiet and that the marine guard has been withdrawn from the city so recently Surrendered to the Dominican insurgents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-29
Rir Fire in Hobokan

New York, Nov. 2s.-The big plant of the Summit Proofng Company. in Hoboken. N. J.. was destroyed by fire today. Two of the em- ployeE were severely burned. The loss is AtOO OOO e-.--
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-29
13ooo Men Afected

Johnstown. Pa. Nov. 2s.-A general order issued by the Cambria Steel Company. taking effect Monday. will place the single term em- ployes on a nine-hour basis. The order affects IS 900 men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-29
Negro Lynched for Aasaulf.

Charleston. &. c. Nov. 2s-John Foele, 6 negro. was lynched near St 1eorges. a small place near here to-day for n criminal assault on Miss Ross. q young white woman last night, The negro es- caped and was followed by bioodhounsls and captured ih . swamp He vas hane- ed to tree. his body being fiddled with bullets ss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-29
Shot by Trap for Others

Carbondale, Ill. Nov 2s.-Willard Kennedy was accidentally. shot and killed yesterday by e shotgun trap which he had set fsr chicken thieves He forgot about the trap and when he went to the hen house he received the fall charge of shot.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-29
Two Women Burned to neaal.

Central City, Ky. Nov 2&--Mns " P. Warren and her sister. Mlss Norris. were burned to death to-day by the over turning of a lamp which set fire to their clothing. A six year old boy saved his baby sisters life by wrapping her in shawl and carrying her to a place of safety.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-29
worLs Closed IndeBnitelv,

Kitanning. Pa, Nov. 25.-The Kittaning rolling mill has closed. The Kittaning iron furnace and typewriter works are also closed indefinitely
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-29

against the use cf rhisksy and cocaine and to rexuiake the dopestfc life of the race This step Is come Saat in advance of any that has been taken wine race h any part Sof the country. s@ss~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-29
Depew is for Hearst,

Senator Chauncey Depew, in a long in- terview this evening on politics, express ed himself to J. Martin Miller, correspond ent here of The Newark Evening News, ss strongly in favor of the Democrats nominating William R. Hearst for Presi- dent. and Senator Depew smiled as though he was saying something funny when he said this; then seriously he said: ''The Democrats cannot possibly carry New York unless their nominee Is a gold Democrat and not free trader. If the Democrats expect to win, their candidate must have a demonstrated reputation for conservatism to satisfy the financial and manufacturing interests of the greatest commercial and industrial State"
 RH Watkins
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-29
Another Colombian Scheme.

Paris. Nov. 2s.-The Republic of colom- bia is endeavoring to Induce France to renew work on the Panama canal Coz Iombian Financial agent Samper. who also Is a special delegate to the admin istrative council. is now in Panama. The statement in which 1t declares that the offer of the United States is ridiculous and places high value on the com pany,s property and concessions. It also says that with an expenditure ot S10es- AeO.0oo the canal can be completed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-29

though assertions to this effect have been made. aes
 It is stated that M. 0ribetin. former principal keeper of the records of the headquarters. stan. has made important revelations. The commission will re- ceive the documents next Wednesday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-29
To Resuma Onerationa.

Pittsburg. Nov. 2s-The Dewees- Wood plant at McKeesport will be placed in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-29
A Vehement Protest.

Tokio. Japan, Nov. 2s.-M. oIshi. form CT minister of commerce and agriculture
 who lately visited Manchuria has vete- meptly protested in a. public speech against the incessant increase of the Rus sian forces in the Far East. He declares it is necessary to suspend the negotia- tions and demand an instant stoppage of the reinforcements. and in the event of a refusal. to resort to an appeal to arms.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-29
CREDENTIALS
 FAR-REACHING: General Reyes Has Extra
 ordinary Power. coNFERs WITH DIPLOMATS Hopes to Win Over Latin-
 Am.rican Republics.  Also is Authorised to Arrange . Canal Treaty Between the united
 States and colombia-Now in Washington.
coNFERs WITH DIPLOMATS
Also is Authorized to Arrangs

washinxton, Nov. BA-den. Rafael Reyes. Columhia'a envoy to the United States. arrived in Washington today
 General Reyes is clothed with extraorui- nary power to make Representations TO the United States and to confer with the enyoys of the Latin-American countries at the American capital in an effort to obtain a peaceful settlement and If pos sible to devise a means whereby canal treaty may be ratified by Colombia and the United States and the actual construc- ton of the canal be begun in accordancs with the terms of the convention. He IS accompanied by Gen. Pedro Ospina- Gen. Lucas Cabailero. George Holguin and Jo- seph Amgulo.
 After General Reyes had conferred with Dr. Herran. he received a call from Senor Walker Martinez. Chilean Minister who is an old personal friend. and the visit. 1t Is said, was not of an official nature.
 Within the next few days General Reyes hopes to see all the Latin-American dip- iomats to whom he win explain his mis- sion and invite their cooperation In ob- taining from the United States satisfac- tory terms. Indeed. he has already for. warded cable dispatch addressed to most of the South and Central American coun- tries, advising them of his visit to Wash- ington and suggesting that their repre- sentatives at Washington be instructed to confer with him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-29
CHINA MAY JOIN JAPAN.
  A High o6icial Urges an Alliance to Dust Russia.

Victoria, Nov. 2s.-News was brought by the steamer Indraveli from the Orient last night that Prince Suh. a prominent Chinese official, has advised the Chinese government to join with Japan to oust Russia from Manchuria by force of arms. The Pekin correspondent of the Asahi wires that Prince Suh has urged the Chi nese court to insist on Russia leaving Manchuria and if the northern power re- fuses to go, China must resolve to oust her by force of arms with the assistance of Japan. which country. in the opinion of Prince Suh. would not remain an un- moved spectator of the scene.
 A Shanghai special to the Tokio Asahi says that the Chinese government has is- sued instructions to the viceroys and gov ernors of the province that. owing to the imminence of war between Japan and Russia preparations should be immediate ly made for calling out troops and for collecting war fund. The instructions to the viceroys of Llang Kiang. Lau Kuang, Hukeang and Min Che are added with special orders to strengthen the de- lenses on the coasts and rivers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-25
Baxter 6 Co.'s Cotton Letter.

New York, January 24-Cables todav were only shade lower. Bears were malSing4 much of the comparatively fun movement. The fact that the movement last year this week in sight was 270, 900. while next week it fell to 14S,O0O, this in Itself will suffice to give bears some ad- vantage. No person of good Judgment supposes that there is any vast auantity of cotton to come forward but we will be laboring under the disadvantage of these small movements of last year and it woud be natural to conclude that some depression may result. Today's weather in the south was again unfavorable more or less rain falling, to the extent of 02 to .05 inches, especially in the Atlantic states How this can add to the much talked of cotton in the fields remains to be seen. Reports from dry goods cen ters are bullish, as well as spinning cen ters and the surroundings on the whole are so good that it is hard to see how cotton prices can suffer much Despite the hesitation now apparent many people are decidedly bullish. The market start ed points lower and sold weak through out the day. On small sales general in- difference was manifested. Port receipts 32, 900 vs 22,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-25
Dickens Gentlemen.

W. L. Alden in Literary World.
 One of the newspapers has been dis cussng the question whether Dickens ever drew gentleman. The majority of those who take part in the discussion seem to take the negative, though one man considers Lord FreoericS Verlsopht as a fine portrait of a gentleman. Evi- dently none of the contributors to the discussion has ever read "Pickwicl1 !" Else some one would surely have in- stanced MT. Picllwiek as a thorough gentleman. as much of gentleman in his way as Colonel Neweome himself. Some of these days the question whether Dickens himself was gentleman, and was capable of conceiving the idea of a gentleman, will sound as absurd as would the question whether Shakespeare ever drew a woman. The fact that Dickens in his carly youth wore loud waistcoats still convinces many people that he could never have been a gentleman. No one ever wore waistcoats that were as sonorous and deafening as those worn by Disraeli in his youth, but 1t would sound rather preposterous were any one except Lit tie Englander of unconquerable prejudices to suggest that Lord Beaconsfeld was not gentleman. The truth is that when Dickens was young loud waistcoats and loud neckties were in the fashion, and that is all there is of the terrible story that Dickens and Disraeli wore waist coats the color of the rainbow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-25

eagerness one would have imagined that their work of demolition was intended to be brief and complete It happened. how ever that there were traders on the op- posite side who seriously objected to such a proposition. Big bulls appeared prompt ly on the scene and exhausted offerings in determined fashion. restoring prices to the opening levei.
 Tn addition to the constant expeeta- ton of increased receipts, the imbroglio at Venezuela Is exercising an unfavorable influence over the market for the present. Developments in regard to affairs in South America are entitled to special interest. though at the moment there may be no cause for apprehension. Aside from that consideration, events in the spot de- pertinent are deserving of close atten- ton, as the extent of demand for actual cotton from the regular trade is bound to regulate the prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-25
Birmingham city sonds.

Birmingham city bonds can De bought on about per cent basis.
 Frul. ano Procuco. lCorrected daily by P. Giacopazzi. Nos
 202o-2O22 Morris AvenueJ Poultry-Best flyers. 35c: Alabama. 1s9 25c; medium, 124l6c: broilers. l0912c; hens. sS 1-S@S5c; Pekin ducks. 4oQ45c; puddle ducks, 20925c.
 Butter-Best Elgin. 25c; Mississippi. best grade. 26c; Mississippi. second grade. 23c; good country. 1. 125c. cooking. 121sc- renovated 26 cents
 Fggs-Cold storage 2sc. fresh 25c. Game-Rabbits, Sl0i. .25 per dozen squir- rels. si@E25 per dozen; quail. S2.o0; per dozen.
 Oranges-F'iorida. per box. 2.7503; Call ifornia, S2. .50Q3 DO.
 Limes-Per 100. s1 %.
 Lemons-360-size. per box, $3.5O Peanuts-Fancy. per Dound bdohc Brazil Nuts-Per pound, l2Zc. Pecans-Per pound 10c-
 Almonds-Per pound, 1sc. English Walnuts-Per pound 13c. s Grapes-Ma.aga- ne1vy weights. per keg. s8. 50; light weights. per keg. s5.Jo. Cocoanuts-Fresh. per 100. s3.25Q3.o0. celery-Per bunch. zoe.
 Cranberries-Per box s G. Bananas = Fer bunch. cuils. 5Oa75c; straiehts. s1.256ll .50.
 Apples-Fancy King. per oari el. a.oo: Ben Davis. fancy. s3.00: Ran Davis. choice. $2. .25G2. 50; Baldwins, $3O0n3.25. Dried Apples-California evaporated. Sc; sun dried. 6c.
 Irish Potatoes-Per bushel. 75dsoc. Sweet Potatoes-Per busbel. s0G90c. Cabbage-Northern, soc; Mobile green, s1.3 per crate.
 Onions Per pound, 2c.
 Turnps--Rutabagas per pound 1@Ac. Peas-Black-eyed. per bushel. $2.25 Lima Beans-Per pound. 5Nc. Navy Beans-Per bushel. s2.60Q2.75. Rasins-Per box 1.i0.
 Garlic-Per pound. ioc.
 Give Oil-Per gallon. $2.o0Q2.S. paghetti-Impor.ed. per box. 2.60; do- mestic. s1.25.
 Macaroni--Imported. per pounds 71sc domestic. 6l2c. .-v t Consarra-Per dozen. 75c.
 Roman Cheese-Per pound. 30c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-25
The Metal Market.

New York January 24.--The aggregate e of transactions reported today in the leading metals has been light Yesterdays advance in copper at London failed to stimulate activity here, but the market is firm at unchanged prices Standard quoted 11.s71s nominal, lake F 37,sQDf2. .62Ik electrolytic 12.3Oa125O, casting F. 2OQ12 .35. Tin also was firm, following Fridays London strength, but unchanged, with spot at 2S.5O92S.55. Lead and spelter were quiet. the former at 4M and spelter at 4,9045. Iron prices .shoW. a. nominaf. ad- vance on some grades as follows: No. 1 foundry, northern, s24@24.5O; No. 2 foun dry, northern $22q22 50; No 1 foundry. southern, $2S .5Oa24.50; No. foundry southern, soft, s2350@24.5O Warrants are still nominal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-25
LiverpooI Market.

Liverpool. January 24.-Spot cotton in fair demand; prices points lower. Amer ican middlng fair 5.4o good middling 496, middling 4.7s, low middling A. 66. good or dnary 45i, ordinary 4.42.
 The sales of the day were 5000 bales, of which 1000 were for speculation and ex- port, and included $500 American. Flu lures opened and closed quiet; American mlddling, zoe: January January Feb ruary, February March. March.April 4. T @4-72; April-May, 472@473; May-Junc, Jnly-Angust, 4.73d4.74; July-August. {. 73; August tSeptember. 446504. 66; September October, 4.47; October November, 1 36.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-25
Cotton Letter.

Co.
 New Orleans, January 4.-There was a brisk decline of six points in the spot department of Liverpool. which proved a surprise, though the fact that 5000 bales changed hands during the half day was regarded as sufficient evidence as to the needs for cotton abroad and the disposi- tion of intending purchasers to wait for favorable opportunities The decline in deliveries was limited to one point. Low CT prices were observed at the opening here to correspond with the attitude of Liverpool. Bears proceeded to business immediately and by the extent of their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-25

Cash quotations were as follows { Z Flour-Quiet and firm;' winter patents, $3. 70@3. .s5;a straights,, $3.s0d36O: spring pat ents, s360@S95;. straishts, $3.10dS 50; bakers, S2. 454p2 a0.. v s.---- ,-. 5. 1.f
 Wheat--No. 3 spring. 79c; No. 8, 72@7sc; No. red, 76B0879sc.
 Corn-No. ?, 461ad47c; No. yellow. 461s @47c.
 oats-Nos 2, s4Ac; No. 3 white. s41k@ s6c.. E asss,. Rye--No. P '50hc, Bariey-Good feeding. 46@4s12c; fair to choice malting, 49@56c.
 Flax Seed-No. l, $1.19; No. northwest ern, Sl.24. z Timothy Seed-Prime, $4.00. Mess Pork-Per barrel, $17,0Od17.50. Lard-foer 100 pounds, $1o20dlO.25.
 Short Ribs Sides-Loose, S9121AMa,25. Dry -Salted Shoulders-Bexed, $S.250gS. 50. Short Clears Sides-Boxed, $9.50d9.75. Whislxy-Basis of high wines $130. Clover-Contract grade, S11.S0. Bhtter-DuH and weaker; creamery 17 d241ac; dairy, 17@23c.
 Eggs-Easier, 23c.
 Cheese--Dull, steady, 13d14c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-25
The Coffee Market.

New York, Januasys 24.-Spot Rio coffee quiet; No. invoice 5A mild and quiet, cordova 7@11a.
 Coffee futures opened steady, with prices unchanged, this being a fair response to the cable and other news at hand. Trade was dull and without feature during the short session, and comprised chiefly of the adjustment business among the tal- -ent usual at-the end of the week. .-jVhe market closed quiet, net unchanged to 5 points lower, with sales Of 10000. Feb ruary APO March 4.30, May 4.50. Septem- Der 4 80, November ,4.g5.