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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-27
sEABoARD CHANGES.
The Blair Syndicate Now in
 Control.

AAD 4by yu0-0&uAE 0#00@c4bC AOW 4A Control.
 New York, Nov. 26.--changes have been made In the voting trust of the SeaboArd Air Line Railroad and in the executive committee which places the railroad under the control of the Ryan-Blair sys- tenn. says The Herald today.
 The syndicate recently agreed Co ad- vance funds to rehabiiitate the property and was given equal representation Of the British directors with the Southern interests and the Ladenhurg Thalman syndicate. It Is Raid that . meeting of the voting trust and of the executive board has already been held, and that the changes which placed the Blafr-Ryan committee in control were made.
 The voting trust, which absolutely con. trols the property. expires in 1910. As it Is now constituted the voting trust if- cfudes John SlseIton Williams. Thomas F. Ryan, James A. Blair, T. Jefferson Coolidge. s. Davies warfield, John B. Dennis. B. !. Yoakum and IT. c. Pierce.
 The men who have retired from the vot- ing trust In order to make room for the new interests which dominate the proper ty are g. B. Guinness, C. Sydney Shep- perd. Oakleish Thorne. William A. Mar burg and James H. Dooley. The new executive committee is cOmposed of Messrs Williams, Ryan, warfield, Blair. Dennis, Coolidge and Yoalxum.
 It is understood that Mir. Williama will remain as president of the company. but that a representative of the Ryan-Blair, syndicate will become chairman of the executive committee and of the board Of directors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-27
MORE CRANES INcARcRRArED. Charles Thrsshon and Kalman Fodessy Have Strange Ideas.

a
 Fodessy Have Strange Ideas.
 New. York, Nov. 26-Charles Threshon, who Is charged with writing letters to President Roosevelt, complaining that an ,inf1uehtial person In goyernrhentaI circles in Washington has an electric battery which Is attached to the soles of Thresh- on.s feet and so initiates against his chances of seeing the President, was sent to Bellevue Hospital today for examina- tion as to his sanity.
 When arraigned before Magistrate Mayo. the prisoner said he was double sum-" 5
 None of the letters contained any threats Threshon, 1t was said by secret service officials. has twice before beer arrested, January 16.. 1S95, when he seni a letter to President Cleveland from Bal. timore containing allusions to the cleo tric current which prevented him from reaching the President and again in 1901 when he sent similar letter to President Mckinley and was arrested. declared fr- sane and sent to- hospital in Washing. ton.
 Another arrest of the same nature was made later when Kalman Fodessy was taken into costody by officers of the SC cret service and sent to Bellevue for ex- animation. Fodessy is a watchmaker who came 10 this city from Budapest two years ago. For some time be has been writing letters to President Roosevelt, chiefly about police. officials of Buffalo. and when arrested told q rambling, dis story. At the time Of his ar rest. he had a ten-page typewriter iet- ter addressed to the President in his pos session. 50 sss.s f5ess s,-s -.i5s-5 ss .....
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-27
DOWN WITH THE EMPEROR Italians DcnOuncc Francis
 Joseph. THE FEELING RUNS HIGH Police Scatter Crowds Of
 Students in Rome. Demonstrations Caused by Austrias Prohibition of the rnststution
 of. Free Italian univsrsoty z at Innisbruek.

Rome, Nov. 3.-The ants-Austrfan de. monstrations are assuming grave char acter and the government has stopped the delivery of all telegrams sent m cipher. All over Rome the cry is Down with Ernncia Joseph; let us break tho triple alliance
 At the University, the Austrian lag wax burned amid wild scenes of enthusiasm. At Genoa the demonstrators succeeded in reaching the Austrian consulate where they shouted the most hostile cries The demonstrations against Austria re- suit from the prohibition by the Austrian government of the institution of free Italian University at Tnnlsbruck
 The disorders continued throuxhouk Rome to-day but were at all points broken up by the police. who gathered in large numbers. especially around the Austrian embassy and the Austrian con- eulate. against which the chief efforts of the demonstrators were directed.
 Band Plays Royal March.
 The crowds even invaded the public promenade In the gardens of the Pincios and compelled the band to play the royal march. which was greeted with great applause.
 At the University the students, to the number of about 1000. held an indigna- ton meeting and then decided to mako demonstration in the streets of the city. The police were prepared for thiss however. and as soon as the students emerged they were attacked and conl- pelled to re-euter the. aniyersity Tha students showed their indignation by breaking the windows and furniture o1 the class rooms.
 The authorities have decided to cl0sa the University until crdar has been rn. stored. An afti-Austrinn demonstration was held at Turin. where the demonstra- tors rang the bells of the university. broke the windows and benches and en- ploded Ire crackers. causing q siishk at Milan. Parma and padna.s Ti1e govefnmeut has dafermfned to ss1pz press these demonstrations at any cost. and it wishes to avoid complaint from the Austrian @otefntherit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-27
THE CEDRIC IS SAFE.
The White Star Liner Arrives in
 New York

New York. Nov. 2s.-Ths White Star IAne steamer Cedric passed Nantucket light at 3:05 o'clock this morning.
 This finally disposes of the rumor that she was run down in mid-ocean.
 The alarming reports of the disaster to the Cedric caused great interest in New York. though 1t was not genarlly believed the ship was In trouble.
 Early this morning. when if became known that the ship was due ofg NaA- tucket. greatest interest was shown in the bulletine and great throngs stood about the newspaper offices waiting to hear of tidings from the great ship.
 When the bulletin was flashed that the monster liner had been sighted off Nam tucket light, the air was rent with cheers.
 The liner is due at her pier this after noon.
 She displayed no signals at Nantucket, and 1t Is not believed that she sufte ed any injury in the collision with the TItian in mid-ocean.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-27
REPORT of oTEa0
Governor of New Mexico Makes
 Plea for 6taxahond-


 washington. Nov. 26.-The annual re- port of Governor Otero og New Mexico, makes a plea for the admission of the territory to statehood.
 The report .eays that during the past year the building of railroads continued with unabated viGor and capital made extensive investments. The finances of the territory are In excellent condition and so are those of the counties and cities with a few exceptions caused by loose methods many years ago, and the results of which methods the counties affected are making every effort to over- come. M ~ A
 The territory as well as most of the counties Is reducing it's indebtedness while several counties are refundins their indebtedness ct . lower rate of in- teregt. The assessed valuation of New Mexico shows an increase of about a. 00o.000 over that of the preceding year. but az the average assesament Ia only about twenty per cent. of the real value the 7. actual increase of taxable valua- ton owing to the elimination of double assessments reported fin former years, ia almost ts000.OO0
 The tax collections for the past six months by the territory exceeded those of the same perleq Of prsyions years bs about S5O,00O 2.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-27
ENaLIsHMEN IN PARIS.
Members of Parliament Entertained
 by the French.

Paris. Nov. 26.-The members Of the British Parliament who with their wives and daughters are returning the visit to London of French Senators and Deputies, a, busy day.
 The most prominent of the sparIiamen- tarians were entertained by the leading Deputies and the others by the stan of The Steele. At o'clock a reception was given at the Elysee. Baron d d'Estournelles de Constant Introducing the members and their ladies individually to President and Madame Loubet.
 Replying to an address delivered by Lord Bradesy Bradburn.i President Lou bet expressed the great pleasure the visit of members of parliament gave him and referred to the happiness he experienced during his recent visit to London.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-27
RAPLY oF THE PoRTE.
Accepts Nine Points of the Joint T .-'.-- .-,f-... Mote.

Note.
 Constantinople. Nov. es.-The text of the reply of the Porte to the joint note of the Austrian and Russian governments concerning reforms in Macedonia is as follows:
 The Sublime Porte has received and examined the memorandum presented by Ambassador Calica and Ambassador Zi- inovieff on Nov. 10. and notes the assur- ances touching the complete safeguard ing of it's sovereign rights. the mainten- ance of the status quo, respect for the authorities and for the prestige of the empire as wall as the declarations relat- ing to the provisional character and the limitation to two years of the supple mentary measures proposed with the view of assuring execution of the reforms adopted in February, which the Porte will continue to loyalty carry out.
 The Porte declares it's acceptance of nine points of the memors na,im while re> serving the right to enter into negotia- tions on the subject in order to arrive at an understanding regarding the de. tails of the application of the measures in such manner as not to impair the in- dependence. sovereign rights and prestige of the government or the maintenance of the status quo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-27
. Rnot Whins Flvnn.

Pueblo, Colo, Nov. 26.-ln the eighth round of what was to be an twenty round go, Jack Root of Chicago was given the decision over Jim Flynn of Pueblo to- night before the Rover Club. The decIs- ion of referee Otto Floto. of Denver, was question by the crowd as Floto counted nine and used the word ''out" for his tenth count The "out' found Flynn on his feet ready to continue the contest. Excitement ran so high that the crowd probably would have attacked Floto had 1t not been for police interference. Order was soon restored.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-27
The Cgarina,s Condition.

St. Petersburg. Nov. 26.-The following bulletin concerning the condition of the Czarina was issued to-day: Last even- ing her majesty's temperature was Se.@ pulse 64. The temperature this morning was 986.
 Her majesty slept well during the night. Since yesterday there has been pro- fuse discharge from the affected ear. Her majesty's general condition is sati1- factory.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-27
IN DANGER OF LYNcH1Na.
Posse in Pursuit of Murderer in
 - Indiana.

Fairmont. Ind, Nov 26-James J. Payne. town marshal, was shot. and killed on the street this afternoon by Harry c'Red'f) Hooper. whom he had under arrest as suspect for a burglary com mitted last night. Hooper also fired twice at Alonzo Thomas who had started to assist the dying marshal as he law on the ground. but both shots missed.
 Hooper, after killing the marshal. nov ed slowly down the street, holding back the gathering crowd with his revolver, and. reaching the edge of town. escaped, ordering J no one to follow him under penalty of death. Armed business men pressed all available vehicles into service and started to surround and kill Hooper.
 It seems certain that If caught Hooper will die in his tracks or by mob law here The chase has been going on all after noon,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-27
TO PROTEST TO wELLEs.
Zinc Workers Organizer Will See
 Utah Governor.

Salt Lake, Uutah, Nov. 26.-A special from Helper. Utah. says:' John Kelliher. organizer of the United Zinc Workers. has gone to Salt Lake to protest to Gov ernor Welles against the presence of State troops in the authenticated coal districts of Carbon county. It is also stated that he will employ counsel to defend Organizer Charles De Molli. who was sentenced to thirty days yesterday for disorderly conduct, without, 1t is al- legged, being given any chance to defend himself. The jail at Price, where De Molli Is confined, Is heavily guarded to prevent possible attempts at rescue.
 There is little change in the strike situation. The output of coal at all mines is almost at a standstiil. Serious trouble is looked for if the companies attempt to bring imported men to i'll the places of strikers.
 Miners President Arrested.
 Telluride. Col. Nov. 26.-Guy Miller, president of the Telluride Miners Un- ion, No 6S, Western Federation of Min CTS, was arrested to-day and placed in the county jail with seven other union men arrested last night. The charges against Miller have not been made pub lie.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-27
Al Fireruan KfIIalg

Cincinnati. Nov, 76.-One fireman was killed and seven Injured while fishtirg a ire which destroyed the five-story bri.k Company. manufacturers of cigar-box machines at 621 and CT Front Street to- day. The killed: William Greve Engine Company No. 10. The men were on the second floor when it gave way with them and ali were buried in the debris. Groves body was not recovered for two hours. Loss is estimated at 5000. partially cow cred by insurance. The cause of the fire is unknown.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-27
NEW l.-scoaD 1EADn
Packard and La Eochs in an Auto
 x,anIa..A A nmsanv.%

Packard and La Hochs in an Auto
 mohile Accident.
 New York, Nov. 2s.-tNtlilam K. Van derbiIt, IT,, made q new record with his thirty horsepower gasoline automobile to- day over the Eagle Rock hill climbing course at Orange, N. T., and F.' A. Laroche and A. J. Packard in a forty horsepower machine going a mile a minute.
 The spectacular events occurred at the third annual contest given under the auspices of the AutomoblIS Club of New Jersey. Mir. vanderbilt's time was 1:S6 l-4. In the seventh event Mir. Laroche experienced the accident that came near costing him his life. So fast did the car shoot along that the operator lost control and at a curve crashed over a precipice. Mfr. Pinckard was thrown headlong over a fence few yards away. but Mir. Laroche was pinioned under the vehicle. He partially lost conscious ness. MT. Laroche's only injury was cut four inches long in. the left leg. Packard was unhurt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-27
Carter peclinea to TaJk.

Leavenworth. Kas.. Nov. 26.-Oberlin M. Carter. ex-captain of engineers. U. s. A., who has served three years and seven months of hve-years sentence in the Federal prison at Fort Deavenworth, Saturday morning a free man. He in- tends to go to- Chicago directly. Carter positively declines to be interviewed by newspaper men, his attorneys warning him to say nothing whatever.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-27
Trnnns Will re Sent.

Missoula, MOuI., N0v. N.-Word was sent to Fort Missoula late this afternoon by Major W. H. swead, Indian agent on the FIatbead reservation. that the Indian police are unable to cope with Joe Merri- geau and his band of cowboys, who h va l, 500 head of stock on the reservation and refuse to pay grazing charges. The MaJI will send troops to the scene of trouble to run off the heTders.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-27
TO BE BURIED WITH HONOR.
Remains of Captain Capdevila Re-
 moved to Havana.

d.
 Havana. Nov. 26.-The remains of the Spanish Captain Federico Capdevila, who defended the Cuban students charged with the proclamation of the grave of the Span ish Editor Castagon. arrived today from Santiago and were laid in state in the city hall.
 The remains will be reinterred tomor- row. the anniversary of the day in 1871 when eight of the students. defended by Saptain Capdevila. were executed. The fnterment will be preceded by a process sion which will be participated in by members of Congress, college professors. Government and local officers, and other associations. A handsome monument will be erected In Colon cemetery by the Cu- bans who revere the memory of Cap devila because of his sacrifices.
 President Palma declined to participate in the exercises for diplomatic reasons. Castagon was murdered at Key West, where he went to fight duel with the editor of Cuba fibre.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-27
Alabama at Departments.

Patents issued: .s
 Harry l.. Jeffers. Anniston, assignor o1 one-half to W. T. Dawkins, Jr.. Aberdeen Miss; metallic rail-tie.
 wiImer Miles. assignor of one-half to N. L. Matthews, Lopez; coupling.
 James Wilkinson, Birmingham, assign or to Wilkinson Steam Turbine Company elastic-fiuid turbine.
 PostmasteFs appointed:
 Empire. Walker county: Robert L. Jones, vice IS. H. Cater. removed.
 Payne, Marshall county James R. Page. vice Mary E. Melton. resigned.
 America. Walker county: Mary c, Jones, vice Tinie Shearer. removed.
 Arctic, Winston county: L. E. Pugh vice James l.. Garrison, resigned. Fisk. Madison county: R. M. lowry, vice s. M. Graves, resigned. Gumpond, Winston county: Mattie A. West, vice Thomas P. Curtis. resigned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-27
HANNA IN NEW YORK.
Called There to Consult With Gov ernor-Elect Herrick.

New York, Nov. 26.--United States kenator Hanna made a hurried trip to New York last night. He went directly sIect Herrick, of Ohio. has been for sev- S Sral days.
 The two men met and had a long talk
 his gave rise to various stories. among hem the revival of one relative to Sena-
 ,r Hannas candidacy for President. l Neither Senator Hanna nor MT. Herrick kould talk for publication. although 1t las understood that the visit merely re-
 erred to the fight on General Wood in
 he Senate and to. the Rathbone matter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-27
BOOM. FOR AMADoR.
Being 0roomed for the Presidency of Panama.

Panama.
 Panama. Nov. es-E Cronista, an old newspaper of the conservative school publishes a long article on the career of Dr, Manuel Amador. minister of finance of the Republic of Panama. in which it is proclaimed that the doctor Is the only possible candidate for the presidency of the republic. lsl Lapix. paper which has alwaga Advocated the doctrine Of ttie Liberal party, publishes tonight an article on the sams subject and along the nazle lines. fbthfnians hall Dr. Amador as the benefactor Of Panama, the principal fac tor in the work for Independence, a thorough patriot. a great administrator and honest and upright in all his deal ings.
 Municipalities throughout the isthmian territory continue to pass resolutions de- claring that Dr. Amador Is the "favofite son of the republic" It is predicted pr. Amador will be elected the first presi- dent of the republic by an overwhelm- ing majority.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-27

worman proposed toast Co the Prince Regent of Cavaria and spoke of the cordial relations existing between the United States and Germany. Professor Mahr. formerly under Secretary of stats, made the principal address and spoke of the peaceful character of the economic strugEie between the people of the United States and those of Germany. The pro. lessor proposed toast to the health of President Roosevelt which was received with great applause.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-27
CARS RUN AT NIGHT.
Most of Lac Chicago strikers Given

Chicago, Nov. I.-Cars were run to- night by the Chicago City Railway for the. first time after dark since the strike was called two weeks ago. '''
 When the strikers reported for duty this morning, all of them with. the exec ytion of fifty-nine we're given their former positions. These men, 1t is claimed by the ofiicials of the road, were guilty of misconduct during the dispute. and ac- cording to the terms of settlement are not entitled to reinstatement.
 The men deny that they took part in any acts of violence and complaint will be made to Mayor. Harrison and the aldersnanic mediation committee which pledged itself during the negotiations for a settlement to demand from the com pany an adequate reason and proof of violence before any of the strikers should be refused employment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-27
wos Y GIL cAPITULATEs.
|New Dominican President to B
 Inaugurated February 17Eh.

Inaugurated February 17th. San Domingo. Nov. 26.-The act of ca- Ipitulation which was signed Tuesday last by President Wos y Gil are Hle ministers of the United States. Belgium, 'Haytl and Spain for the holding of cleo kions within three months. and the in etallatIon of the new president. Feb. r. A decree issued yesterday makes all hues payable in cash. Former Ministers Brache and Febles j eft this afternoon for Cuba. General Wos Gil will. it is expected, leave in k few days for Curacoa.
 Quiet prevails here. The warships have
 withdrawn their guards with the excep- kion of the United States Marine guard At the British consulate. where General
 Wos Gil is a refugee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-27
Eisenbraun at othraltar.

Gibraltar. Nov. 6.-The Columbia IT. a sailing boat 1s feet long and six feet beam, in which Captain Ludwig Eisen- braun left Boston Oct. Il. alone. for Marseilles. sailed from here this after noon for her destination.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-27
MARINES AND SAILORS.
Pitched Battle Fought on Govern
 Faeu& Reservation.

men& Reservation. Norfolk, Va. Nov 26.-With seventy marines on one side and forty sailors on the other, a pitched battle was brought to an end to-day by the stern orders of a number of masters at arms. The scene of battle was on the gov ernment reservation at St. Helena. The cause of the trouble is said to have been the result of a fight between a marine ahdsa landsman, in which the latter was knocked down and consider ably punished.
 During the melee pistols and bayonets were drawn and several of, the particI- pants were knocked down and many were bleeding from wounds in their faces and hands.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-27
Miners, President Arrested.
Indian Runs Amuck.

Winnipeg. NSv. 26.-A South Piegan Indian. under the influence of liquor. ran amuck on the South Piegan reservation Before he could be secured he had killed his wife and six other members of the tribe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-27
1EcClune nies of Mounds

San Francisco, Nov 26.-Major J. W. McClung who was shot last night by H. l.. Garnett, while protecting Mrs. Lillian Hitchcock Colt in the Palace Hotel in this city, died of his wound late this afternoon. Garpett is stilI at large.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-27
Mav I,and at plvmouth.

Southampton. Nov. zs.-It is rumored here that malls from the United States will shortly be landed at Plymouth. in- stead of Southampton in order to expe- dite their delivery in London and to suo- service
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-27

behalf of many engineers, other employees and business creditors. The business was under a0.00o bond. The explanation given for the closing is the recent stringency Of money in the United States which pre- vented the company from floating its bonds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-27
Zailed to Pay Rent.

sA Juan, P. R.. Nov. 26.-H was an- ounced to-day that the SansJuan officials f the Vandegrift Construction Company, Interested in a 5000, 0O0s trolley scheme.
 as been closed for nonrpayment of rent
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-27
Brave Boys Efforts Futile.

Asheville. N. C.. Nov. 26.-Little
 Beatrice Petit, to save whose life her g. year-old brother. Ernest, received fatal injuries in yesterdays Ire, died this evening from effects of her injuries.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-27
swinburne Passss Criais.

Lon6on. Nov. 26.-The crisis in the con- ditlon of Algernon swinburne. the poet. who has been seriously ill with pneu- mcnia has now passed and his friends hope for his recovery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-27
oates to Publish Book.

General William c. Oates is in Wash
 |ington on business, and on his way to New York. He will arrange for the publication while in the East of a vol- sume of his "reminiscences of the Civil
 sWar. R. H. Watkins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-27
Tn Porto Hico.

San Juan, F. R.. Nov. --Thankssivins day was observed here as general holi- day in accordance wish the Governors proclamation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-27
In Me-ico Qity,

Mexico City, Nov. as.--The American cupied private ca rattached to the reg atre, in celebration of Thanksgiving day. Ambassador Clayton and committee re-
 ceived President Diaz on his arrival at the ball.