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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
OBJECT TO SENATOR SHOOT.
Baptist Women Pass Resolutions Re lr garding Polygamy.

gardtng Polygamy. Buffalo, N. r., May 1s.-At the second days session of the Woman's Baptist Home Missions Society. resolutions were adopted placing the Society on record as opposed to the seating of Reed Shoot in the United States Senate and petitiontng the Senate to exclude Shoot from its councils and to take such initiative as may be necessary to secure for the peo- pie of the United States an amendment to the Constitution making polygamy a crime against the organic law of the land.
 A resolution was adopted declaring that the feeling against negroes manifested by many white people and the idea that negroes were not capable of developing a study of moral character were unchris- tian and not Justified by the findings of missionaries working among the negroes. The annual report of the Board of Di- rectors was adopted. The directors re- port relating to the consolidation of the various Baptist organizations was re- ferred to by the Committee on Resolu- tons as follows:
 Your Committee is of the opinion that the Board of Directors acted wisely in unanimously rejecting any plan for con- solidation that fails to adequately re- cognixe and provide for the work of our Society,""
 Ane committee Of fifteen appointed at St. Paul last year to consider the aues- ton of consolidating the missionary or- ganization reported this afternoon. Consolidation was deemed unwise. The committee recommended systematic CO., operation and appointment of a commit tee of nine which shall consider and set- tie all questions of difference arising be- tween the three bodies. The delegates unanimously approvd the report and the three societies will undoubtedly take the same action. thus finally settling a prob- lem that has agitated the church for years.
 All the officers of the Society were re- elected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
CONFER WITH RUSSELL
STRIKERS LEADERS CLosETED
 WITH GENERAL COUNSEL.
Nothing in Regard to Discussion is Given out-Chief of Engineers Artbur Asked to Go to Mo-
 bile.

Mobile. May 1s.-(Special. )-Information was given out tonight at the general office of the Mobile and Ohio today on the Murphreesboro, Cairo and East St. Louis Division, thirty freight trains were moved without trouble. On the Mobile division the situation was very gratifying, nudn- Der of trains having bene moved.
 As tc the strike there was 10 inforlna- ton further than that there was no cause for complaint at the situation.
 Chief Lee of the o. R. C., and Chief Watkins of the B. R. T., met Colonel E. L. Russell and other officials ill Mir. Rus sells office this morning and again this afternoon, but Colonel Russell when seen later said there was absolutely nothing to give out, so far as the conference was concerned. The parties were together only a short time on either occasion. It is stated here that Chief Arthur of the Engineers has been asked to co ne to Mobile. The strikers say nothing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
JAnER SAVED HIS LIFE
Refused to Allow the Prisoner
 to Drink.
Habeas Corpus Proceedings of tho Alleged Murderer of Marcum Results in His Going
 Back to Jail.

Winchester, Ky, May ls--It has 3usk been disclosed that an attempt to poison Curtis Jett was made at the jail here last Sunday. A stranger appeare4 and asked to see Jett. He was admitted by Jailer Boone, who remained with him.
 Jet did not recognize the man who talked to him quite familiariy. After q while the stranger drew from his pocket bottle of whiskey and offered 1t to lett and Jailer Boone took the bottle from Jetts hand as he was about to drink Jett protested, saying he wanted the whiskey, and Jailer Boone refused to let him have iA
 Boone started to walk away with the bottle. when the stranger became nervous and asked that he he given the bottle Boone kept it and the stranger soon left, showing signs of uneasfness. It has been found that the whiskey contained poison, and it will be sent to the State College here for further analysis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
Commission of Cardinals.

Rome, May l9.-The commission or nVe cardinals appointed at the time Governor Taft was in Rome to deal with Philip pine affairs, is now busy with the nomi- nation of bishops for the archipelago. At its next meeting the commission Will appoint an Archbishop Of Manila, but the date of the meeting has not been fixed, as the commission is waiting for infor- nation rom Spain about two Philippine priests whom Archbishop Guidi proposed. The commission will also decide ecclesi- astical questions referring to Cuba, es- pecially the appointments of Bishops of Pinar del Rio and Cienfuegos.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
REPORT ON CROPS.
Cool Weather Has Delayed Growth
 of Cotton.

Cool Weather Has Delayed Growth of Cotton.
 Washington, May 1s.-weekly crop bu- reau report of the Weather Bureau is as follows:
 In the Southern States 1t has been too cold for the past week for the growth and the East Gulf States and portions of the lower Missouri and lower Mississippi Valleys have suffered from excessive rains. Corn planting has been further delayed by rains in the States of the lower Missouri Valley and by drought in the Ohio, Valley.
 Winter wheat has made favorable pro- gress in Nebraska and Kansas and has been improved by rains in portions of
 Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee and Kentucky but in Southern Missouri the crop has suffered further deterioration. It is heading as far north as Central Kansas and the southern por- tions of Indiana and Ohio.
 In the spring wheat region the weather | conditions have been highly favorable for germination and growth. Tn the Mis- soun Valley. Oklahoma and Texas gen. eral improvement in the condition of oats is indicated but in the Ohio Valley the condition of the crop is less favorable owing to the effects of drought.
 There Is general complaint throughout the cotton belt of the unfavorable ef- fects of low temperatures on cotton Good stands, as a rule. are reported in the central district. but in the eastern and western portions the stands are ir- regular and much replanting is necessary. The crop is generally late and warmth and sunshine are much needed.
 Considerable tobacco has been trans planted in Tennessee and Western Ken lucky. but elsewhere there has been no opportunity for settling owing to dryness. Plants are generally plentiful. but arc now overgrown in some States.
 Further improvement in the outlook for apples is indicated but the prospects for
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
RELIGIOUS DEBATE CONTINUES
French Chambers Convene After Ex-
 tended Holiday,

Paris, May 1o.-The Chambers reassem- bled today after the extended Easter holidays Great interest centered in the Chamber of Deputies, owing to notice having been given of number of inter- pellations on various phases of the re- ligious controversy. Premier Combes an- hounced that it was his purpose to im- mediately discuss and dispose of all in- terpellations involving the religious poll icy of the Government
 The early hours were occupied by a speech delivered by Abbe Gayraud, at- tacking the Government for prohibiting former members of the congregations from continuing in preaching.
 M. Masse (RadicaD and M. Hubabrd (Radical-SocialisO demanded that the Government formulate measure ferniin- ating the concordat and separating the church and State.
 M. Reral (Conservative) criticized the Government for not permitting the secu- lar priests to continue their services in the chapels of the congregations.
 Premier Combes or other members of the Government did not respond, reserv- ing their replies for later stage of the debate.
 The House then adjourned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
WHITE MAN LYNCHFp.
Washington Jarvis Shot to Death by
 a Mob.

Valdosta, Ga, May 19-A special from Madison, Fla, says that a mob entered that city last night. secured the keys to the jail from the night watchman. took out Washington Jarvis. white man, and lynched him.
 Jarvis was carried some distance from the city, tied to tree and shot to death.
 He was accused of murdering his cou- sin. John Waldrop. The night watchman was blindfolded and kept captive until the mob finished its work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
LORD cREwE IS SCARED.
He Likes Not Visits From Foreign
 War Vessels.

London, May 1s.-In the House of Lords today the Earl of Crewe GiberaD while interrogating the government as to under what regulations and restrictions the warships of foreign powers were admitted into British colonial harbors and coal stations. instanced the recent presence at Colombo, Ceylon, of eleven war vessels of a friendly power and said that if that power had become hostile Colombo would have been absolutely at the squadron s mercy.
 The speaker advocated increasing the Qualifications of coalinS stations. pending which restrictions should be enforced.
 Lord Setbourne. First Lord of the Ad- miraity, replying. said no restrictions existed. No power forbade the presence of British war vessels in their ports. Ac- cofding to his view a friendly power should be very accommodating; but if any obstacle was placed In the way of Britich ships visiting foreign ports. the whole matter should be reconsidered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
Reporters Were Excluded.

Mobile, Ala, May 19.-The strike repre- sentatives and the officials of the Mobile and Ohio road refuse absolutely to say a word of the result of today's conference. A meeting of the strikers was held this afternoon to which the newspaper report CTS were invited. It was to have been something of a demonstration of the unity of the strikers. but something hap pened at the conference that caused a change of the plan, and the reporters were excluded from the meeting. It is inferred that negotiations to end the strike have made progress and that the strike leaders wished to make a report thereon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
Reversed By Supreme Court.

Jefferson City. Mo. May 1s.-Ths Supreme Court today reversed the de- cision of the St. Louis Circuit Court in the cases of former delegates Faulkner and Lehmann, convicted of perjury. and remanded the cases. Justice Can't wrote the opinion. Perjury is alleged to have been committed before the grand jury in connection with the investigation by that body of the suburban franchise bill, scandal in the St. Louis Municipal Assem-. bly in which $135.000 was said to have been used to pay for its passage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
JETT REFUSED BAIL.
Said That There Was Some Trick isssas in the Case

Lexington. Ky. May 1s.-Curtis Jett, charged with the murder of J. B. Mar cum, was brought into the Circuit Court today at Winchester on a motion to dis miss the habeas corpus proceeding. The county attorney was not present, but Jailer Boone against whom the measure was directed, conducted his own case. The court decided to hold Jett and made the statement that to return him to Jack son, Ky, would be In effect to release him. He will wait the action of the Breathitt grand jury. It Is said there was some trick in today's proceedings in the Jett case, which Judge Benton turned down.
 The habeas corpus motion had been overruled and the case set for hearing June 4th to ascertain the facts as to the killing and satisfy the court whether he should hold Jett at all. Jettss attor- ney came into court and made a motion to dismiss his own motion. Judge Ben- ton believed this a preparatory step to demand an examining trial as the law provides. In this case he could not get the Breathitt witnesses and Jett could ask for dismissal in their absence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
overton Well Known.

Washington, May Especial. .)-The members of the faculty of the Maryland Agricultural College, nearly all of whom were associated with Captain Overton during the period of his detail as com mandant at the agricultural college from 1895 to 1898 were much shocked and grived to hear of his untimely death by being cut to pieces by the Philippine insurgents at Sukatland, Island of Mindanao. last week.
 Captain Overton was an accomplished gentleman and a thorough soldier. He practically re-organiZed the military discipline at the Agricultural College and his policy though strict was soon recog- nized by the cadets as fair and the effects of his influence are even yet apparent In the cadet battalion. After the Santiago campaign, through which he served with distinction. Captain Overton was ordered to Fort Grant Arizona, and there made an enviable reputation in breaking in and drilling raw recruits- Captain Overton
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
Mine Hurt in Wreck-

Raleigh, N. C.. May 19.-Nine persons were injured in wreck on the Southern Railway a mile and half southeast of this city this afternoon. Those whose hurts are regarded as serious are: FL win Fleming of Wilson. N. C.. injured in formally, and State Representative H. B. Parker of Wayne. cut and bruised about the head and back injured. The others re- ceived only superficial cuts and bruises The wreck occurred at a curve and is thought to have been caused by the spreading of the rails.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
The Salary of Mrs. Cox.

Now that the annual revision of the salaries of postmasters throughout the country is being made in the division of salaries and allowances of the Postoffice Department, especial interest centers in the work.
 With the exception of the salaries of postrnasters of such metropolitan cities as New York, Chicago and Philadelphia, which are not adjustable, but fixed by law, the Presidential officers have their salaries adjusted on the basis of postof- flee receipts for the last fiscal year pre- ceding
 In this connection there is a natural curiosity to know upon what sort of ba- sis will be fixed the salary of a post master whose postoffice has been sus- pended and is having no receipts as in the case with Indianola, Miss. All along the department chief has said that Mrs. Cox was still postmaster at Indianola and drawing salary as such. Mrs. Cox has been up in the air, as far as con cerns the conduct of the postofflce. for there has been nothing doing business at Indianola for nearly six months.
 The department people will not say what salary Minnie Cox is drawing Le- gally she can draw only the amount based upon the receipts of the postof- fee.
 It is presumed her pay is based upon receipts.
 If the receipts for the Indianola post office are taken in the legal way as the basis for the salary of the postmaster next year in the usual annual adjust ment of salaries. the pay allowed Mrs. Cox must necessarily be much reduced. If the office remains closed during all the next fiscal year, Minnie Cox cannot legitimately receive any salary. Thus it is seen that the people of Indianola, in taking the situation into their own hands, as far as regards establishing their own mail facilities, have demon strated again the weakness of the admin istration's position in the case.
 But the Mississippi postofices have not yet been reached in the annual adjust ment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
snnw Storm Kills Cattle.

Great Falls, Mont. May ls.-The heav- fest cattle and sheep loss in the history of Montana, the damage of which will foot as high as $5.OOO,OOO, has been caused by the terrible snow storm which has been raging for the past three days. In some sections fully 90 per cent. of the sheep on the range have perished. Three herders who wandered away in the blind ing storm were frozen to death.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
SOLD AT PUBLIC OUT CRY.
Property of Needmore Coal Company
 Changes Hands.

Chattanooga, Tenn, May 19.-The prop erty oI the Needmore Coal Company, located in North Alabama, consisting of a mine with all equipments and valuable coal lands was sold today at public out cry by the receiver to T. G. Montague. representing himself and creditors of the company, for $l790O. new company will be organized and the property fully dAyeloped.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
Meeting of Bill Postarn.

Atlanta, Ga. May 1s.-The Southeastern Bill Posters Association adjourned to- night after electIng the following officers: President, H. J. Rowe. Athens. Ga. i: Vice. President, J. B. Coe. Pensacola, Fla; Secretary, R. L. Kirkpatrick, Att lanta; Treasurer, J. R. Bain, Spartan burg, s. c. E. c. Cheshire of Norfolk, and R. S. Douglas of Birmingham, were chosen as delegates to the National Con- vention which meets in Atlantic City, N J., in July. Next years convention will be held in Savannah
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20

in the Adirondacks, when he had his first attack of appendicitis. Dr. Trudeau left Saranac Lake tonight and will reach New York tomorrow. Mir. Hartman is also well from his second attack and is in good condition for the operation. He was informed of this last evening by the physicians. who held the consultation. Dr. W. T. Bull will have charge of the oper- ation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
Millars Entar protast.

Washington, May 1S.-The State Depart, ment has been informed that one nouse of the legislature of the Brazilian Stats of Pernambuco has passed the bill creat,s ing an exclusive monopoly in the mlilinp of flour. The news has eausad commo- ton among American heur makers who had felt assu ed that the energetic protest of United States Minister Fompson against the proposed legislatson was ef- fectiva
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
ROOSEVELT IN CARSON,
Welcomed as the Hero of San Ju

Carson, New, May 19.-President Roose- welt reached here at o'clock this morn- Ing. The city was in gala attire and members of the Presidents party stated that the capital of Nevada was the most handsomely decorated city of its size that had been visited. The weather was fine.
 Governor Sparks and Mayor Mackey met the President at the State line. The party was driven to the State Capitol building. The portico of the, Capitol was decorated with rifles, forming an arch over the desk from which the President spoke. Over this was placed a banner with the words, Nevada honors the hero of San Juan"
 The President made a twenty minutes talk. He dwelt upon the possibilities of irrigation and forestry and congratulated Nevada on her State law regarding irri- gation.
 After the speech the President and party were given short ride about the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
FOSTER DENIES IT.
Says He Did Not Ask Raymond.
 for q Bribe.

for . Bribe.
 Boston, May ls.-The charges of George J. Raymond, a merchant of this city. that Harry c. Foster. of Gloucester. member of the State Senate. this year as well as last. had demanded money of him to save a certain measure. were emphat- ically denied at the hearing before the Sente investigating committee today.
 The accused Senator was on the wit ness stand about twenty minutes. He admitted going to MT. Raymnds office but said he did so in response to re- quest from that gentleman who asked him for advice on a pending measure. MT. Foster told him that he had better em- ploy counsel and suggester ex-Senator William A. Butler as good man to fur ther the proposed bill. With the intro duction of Mir. Butler to Mir. Raymond, Mir. Foster said his connection with the case closed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
Condition of Tarkington.

Indianapolis. May 1S.-"There are nc alarming symptoms" said Dr. Tunnels of the condition of Newton Booth Tark- ington, who is suffering with typhoid fe- yer. We have got to bide our time; it is simply typhoid fever. His fever today was lO2 and his pulse ranged between 9t and 100.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
WESTERN UNION LOSES.

Court Decides Railroad May Re
 move Its Poles.
 Philadelphia, May 19.-The United States Court of Appeals today held that the Pennsylvania Railroad had the legal right to remove the poles and wires of the Western Union Telegraph Company along the railroads right of way. The decision affirms the judgment of the West Penn sylvania United States Circuit Court and reverses the judgment of the New Jersey United States Circuit Court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20

came of distinguished family. his fatn. .r Colonel Overton of San Antonio. Texas. having served with distinction with Gen. eral Forrest during the Civil War. He was of the well known Tennessee Over tons being dnsman of the Nashville and Memphis Overt3ns.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
COMING TO ALABAMA.
Baltimore and Richmond Capitalists
 Will Visit This State.

Atlanta, Ga. May 19.-A lafge party of Baltimore and Richmond capitalists en route to Alabama for the purpose of in- 'specting iron and coal interests there. reached Atlanta this morning in special cars over the Seaboard Air Line.
 The entire party numbering about twen- ty was entertained at a luncheon this afternoon by Capt. R. J. Lowry. President of the Lowry National Bank. Later they left for Anniston, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
Mav onerate on Harrimaan.

New York. May 19.-It was decided af- ter a consultation of physicians and sur geons tonight to operate on E. H. Harri- man tomorrow morning. This decision. however. is contingent on the advice of Dr. E. L. Trudeau, who last summer at tended MT. Hartman at Paul Smiths.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
Killing in Texas.

Carzrio, Texas, May 19.-Dr. A. D. Mo Cabe, a prominent physician and politl-
 clan of this place. was shot at his door way last night by an unknown assassin. There Is no clue.