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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-02
CURE FOR DIVORCE.
A Chicago University Professor Has
 c Plan.

Chicago, Oct. 1.-Government jurisdic- ton of marriages Is the solution of the divorce evil advocated by pr. George E. Howard, professional lecturer in history. at the University of Chicago and formerly head of the Department of History at Le- land Stanford University. Professor How ard publicly announces his theories in a work of three volumes entitled "A His tory of Matrimonial Institutions" which will soon be published from the Univer- sity of Chicago press.
 The first step in the solution of the di- vorce problem is described by Dr. How ard as follows:
 Every county in the United States should be divided into districts. for each of which registrar should be appointed. 1t should be the duty of the registrar to license, solemnixe and register all mar riage contracted under civil procedure in this district and to license, register. and attend all marriages solemnlsed by re- ligious celebration.
 'The iawmaker cannot reach the root of the divorce evil. We can, however. by careful and uniform statutes, render con- ditions favorable for reform.
 "There Is sn this country a sad lack of appreciation of the functions of mar flage. Not as much care is exercised in the union of human beings as in the breeding of fine animals"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-02
WILL TIE HIS HANDS.
Colombia Fears to Trust Marroquin
 to Negotiate Tre1ty.

Washington, Oct. 1.-The State Depart ment today received a cablegram from Minister Beaupre at Bogota, dated Sep tember 30, and stating that the commit tee of the Colombian Senate which was appointed during the first debate on the report of the Canal Committee to prepare the material for the second debate. has submitted its report and it viii be de- bated in a few days
 This report approved the rejection of the treaty August 12. but disapproved the proposal to enact law to empower the President to open up negotiations Tor the construction of canal under certain specified conditions. The object. the ca blegram states. apparently is to leave the Colombian Government at liberty to nego- tiate a fresh treaty without restrictions. It seems, says Minister Beaupre. that the report probably will be adopted.
 The news contained in the above cable gram is not considered of very favor able character at the State Department indicating as 1t does that the Colombian Congress will refuse to give the Presi- dent of Colombia a free hand In any fu- ture negotiations which may occur.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-02
TROOPS FOR KOREA.
Japan May Send Soldiers to Hermit
 Kingdom.


 Paris. Oct. 1.-According to reliable in- formation received here Japan has de. cided to send two regiments of infantry to Korea This is regarded in authorita- tive quarters as being most important step, as affecting Russo-Japanese rela- tons. and as likely to accentuate the pos- abilities of war crisis. Japan's decis- ion is considered to be directly related to Russia's proposition to evacuate Manchu- ria October 8. It is now accepted in the highest quarters that this evacuation Is impossible of accomplishment, as China has not signed the terms on which Rus- sia conditioned her evacuation.
 The advices received show that China inclines to continue the present Russia status in Manchuria rather than commit himself to finally signing the proposed agreement. In view of these conditions Japan's decision to send troops to Korea is regarded as being a most significant step. The advices further show that the war spirit in Japan has materially aug mented during the last fortnight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-02
LIPToN FOR AMBASSADOR.
A Suggestion from United States
 Senator Kearns.

Salt Lake City, Utah. Oct. 1.-"If King Edward would bring closer together the English and American people, and If he would weld more firmly the commercial interests existing between the English and American people he will make Sir Thomas Lpton his next ambassador to the United States,'' said United States Senator Thomas Kearns today, in speak, ing of and lamenting the death of Sir Michael Herbert.
 Thomas Lipton has done more during the last fifteen months to increase the good fellowship and genuine friendship existing between the American and Eng fish people," continued Senator Kearns, than all of the men and women in the British dominion. Sir Thomas is a typi- cal representative of the best class of Englands citizenship. He is one of the
 most polished diplomats have ever met. and one of the most successful business men in the world. He would make a great success as ambassador from Eng land and hope King Edward will reai- ixe his opportunity"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-02
ASK FOR INDULGENCE
pAr,rrMoRE AND RICHMOND
 FIRMS sHAKY.
Middendorf 6 Co.,, and William @ Son Find It Necessary to Appeal to Creditors
 For Time.

r,a,,,vore. Oct. LA persistent rumol
 .s,aded fine financial district here tooay tsat william Middendorf & Co., oI Baltimore and John L. Williams ~ oon oe Richmond, Va. were nnahc'Any em bsrrassed. Those interested dechne " sssc,,ss the question, but late tonISn'; asftar q conference which lasted seret a' so,,rs thev gave out the following state-
 aIn View of the extraordinary and un- o~Aac.oA financial situation now existing ,n New york. Messrs John l.. Williams & Sons of Richmond. Va. ana ;. WIT Nam Middendorf 6 Co.,, of Baltimore nave found it necessary to ask temporary U" du u.gence of their creditors ..
 ."The undersigned have. at tne Ieoues' of these two firms. consented 10 ac1 ns %, advisory committee to examine into tnelr condition and promptly report d" app''' priate plan of extension.
 .aThs above firms estimate that their as- sets. inyentoried at current quotations exced their liabilities by a very large amount which will naturally be augment cd by the restoration of normal conoi- tions. Wllams and J. W. Middendort with the seaboard Air Line they desire to state that neither firm. nor any memoer thereof is indebted to that company ana that the seaboard Air Line Railway WI! in no wise be affected by the action or their respective firms in this matter
 Douglass H. Thomas, Dousias D. Gordan. Robert C. Davidson. Jonn D. Ramsey: Eugene Levertng. baulthoIe Enr,a Hunton. Jr., Richmond, Va: Frank O. Briggs, Trenton, N. J."
 John skelton Williams. who was in Baltimore tonight. said that the action taken was occasloned by the inability of the two firms mentioned to collect large sums of money due them and to realize on securities in tho present disturbed money market.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-02
THE IRON MARKET.
Declines in Stocks Have Had De-
 pressing Effect

New York, Oct. 1.-Recent heavy de- clines in the values of railroad and in- dustrial stocks has had a depressing ef- feet on the iron trade, according to The Iron Age.
 A mater which may have considerable effect. however. is the publication to be made this week of specifications for the great tunnels in this city to be built by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. It is understood that the vast requirements will include over 3o0.OO0 tons of castings.
 Pig iron manufacturers are much in earnest in their endeavor to curtail pro- duction. 1t Is hoped to effect a reduc- ton ofNa least 2 per cent. Efforts are being made to secure the cooperation of producers throughout the country. The excess of production over consump- ton is not believed to be very serious. possibly not 10 per cent, and an effort of this kind, continued for 8 month would bring about a more healthy relation of the supply to the demand. Notices post ed at a lumber of Eastern furnaces that wages would be reduced. 10 per cent. shows the drastic measures necessary. Consumers are carrying very small stocks. sr -.-t
 The Southern pig iron producers are still endeavoring to secure a reduction In the freight rate to Northern markets. A meeting of the Southern pig iron com mittee will be held in this city on Thurs day and the question will again be taken up.
 The demand for finished iron and steel products shows a little improvement and prices in a general way are well main- tained. The opinion prevails that the manufacturers of finished products should not permit themselves to become unduly apprehensive as to the future and att tempts to secure more business by mak- ing concessions.
 The general condition of the country is satisfactory, and the demand in many lines Is simply postponed to await de- velopments. If manufacturers preserve their equanimity and maintain prices, 1t is believed that soon the consumptive de- mand will compel an increase in transac- tiOna.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-02
Parisions are Aroused.

Paris, Oct. 1.-The racing world here is greatly agitated about the question of the alleged drugging of race horses in which the American trainers are thought to be especially expert, the public here attrib- uting their remarkable success to this practice. Pending a report by the veter- mary surgeons appointed by the stewards of the French Jockey club to investigate the matter. the press Is taking up the subject. The Matin this morning pub fishes an interview with a leading Amer ican trainer at Chantilly ramed Leigh who emphatically declared that he did not permit drugging in his stables for he considered the practice harmful. He add ed. however. that American stable lads here were profiting by the credulity of certain trainers and were selling nostrums at high prices.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-02
IS NOT so FAVORABLE
TEE YELLOW FEVER SITUATION
 AT LAREDO.
The scourge is Gradually Increasing and the Business of the Town is Faralysed-Condi-
 tions in. Mexico.

Larendo Texas, Oct. 1.--Today's de- velopments in the yellow fever situation shows conditions are not quite so favora- ble as forecasted in yesterdays reports. The official figures as given out at the close of the days work in this city are: New cases. 6; suspicious cases, 2; cases previously reported. 3s; total cases to date, 45; total deaths, 3.
 These figures speak for themselves and indicate that the scourge Is gradully in- creasing. Business Is paralyzed.
 Dr.. George R. Tabor today visited the Miner Coal Mines. situated twenty-eight miles from the this city on the lines of the Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Railway and reports that one death has occurred there and there are five cases
 There are several hundred men em- ployed in the mining towns and in the event of an epidemic there serious trouble is anticipated.
 The situation in Duval County Is ap- preaching a crisis because of the quaran- tine which is maintained against 1t by Nueces County. No train has entered the county for almost two weeks and Gov ernor Inham has been appealed to for relief. Foodstuffs are alarmingly scarce and there is talk of calling out the militia to secure operation of trains. The Nueces county ofiiciais refuse to allow passage of trains through that county
 The situation in Nuevo Laredo is not improving much so far as can be learned. There were two deaths from the fever in that city today and quite a large number of new cases are reported. Among those who are still down with the fever is United States vice-Consul J. F. Kimball
 Dr. Abonzo B. Garrett, the United States Consul has case in his home, that of friend who was stricken with the disease in a hotel and whom the doctor had removed to the consulate In order that he might receive proper medical at tention and skillful nursing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-02
Must Paw Poker Losses.

San Francisco, Oct. 1.-superior Judge Schloss has decided that bank must cash a draft and check wagered and lost at cards. The decision was in favor of Ralph c. Cotton of Salt Lake. who sued the First National bank of this city for S1. .45O on a certified check and sight draft issued to Clark James. James lost the check and draft in poker game in Salt Lake After passing through second parties the check came into the possess sion of Cotton. James ofdered payment stopped on the draft and check. claiming that he had been robbed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-02
STATUE OF WAGNER.
Magnificent Music at the Dwelling
 Ceremonies.

Berlin, Oct. 1.-The unveiiing of Eber- lin's colossal memorial to Richard Wag- ner, who is represented as sitting in an arm chair. the base showing sculptured Incidents in the 'Wagnerian operas. took place today in an amphitheatre in the woods of Tiergarten.
 Six massed bands furnished the music and the choir of 60 male voices sang the choruses from "Die Meistersinger."
 Not one of the Wagncrs was present owing to their continued dissatisfaction with the program of the managing com- mittee.
 Professor John Knowles Paine, Pro- lessor of Music at Harvard since 1874. was the first of the foreign delegates to be presented to Prince Eitel at the un- yelling. Professor Paine alluded to Elm peror Williams large gifts to the Ger manic museum at Harvard and Prince Eitel mentioned incidents of Prince Hen- ry of Prussia's visit to the United States.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-02
RECRUITS ORDERED OUT.
Bulgarian Move is Regardless as Sig
 nificant.

Sofia, Oct 1.-The War Ministry has or. dered out the militia contingent of re- cruIts for October IA. instead of at the beginning of the year. as usual. This step. though quite constitutional, has oc- casioned some surprise considering the reported improvement in the general sit- uation.
 While the conditions are undoubtedly more hopeful. there is strong belief in many well informed quarters that the Macedonian question is still very threat ening and can only be settled by war. The Bulgarian Government, therefore, continues preparations for eventualities.
 In the meantime. the Turkish diplomatic agent is confering with the ministers here and the new Bulgarian diplomatic agent at Constantinople, M. Natchevics. will go to that city tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-02
EDITORIALS ARE READ
FOURTH. DAY or TRIAL or JIM
 TILLNAN.
Criticism of the Defendant for His Telegram to Roosevelt Concern ing the Presentation of
 Sword to Jenkins.

Lexington, s. C., Oct. i.--Editorials from The State during 1902 occupied the fourth day of the trial of James H. Tul. man charged with the murder of Editor Gonzales a
 These editorials were placed in evi- dence Tuesday by counsel for the State. It, was not anticipated when the reading was begun that half the time would be consumed that was taken and even yet there remain about two columns to be read. It is estimated that some thirty columns were read today. Papers from which the editorials were read run from the first of April to the end of the year 1892. Twice during the day Judge Gary suspended momentarily because of the strain on the jurors, who listened intent ly throughout.
 At the outset, counsel for the defense asked that editorials other than those re- lating to James H. Tillman De read, but the court held that. inasmuch as the flies were placed in evidence by the State, 1t was the province of the State to indicate what should be read. Counsel for the de- fense having previously inspected the files had complete index to the edito- rials in the papers and closely followed the reading.
 Among the editorials read were those in opposition to the prospective cAndi- dacy of rillman for the gubernatorial nomination. Others criticized the action of the defendant in sending a telegram to the President in connection with the incident of the presentation of sword to Major Micah Jenkins. while editorials read later in the day were comments on the election results.
 Only one witness was examined today He was James W. King. a member of the Legislature from Florence County, who in answer to questions by the Solicitor, after stating that he was in Columbia during the session of the Legislature last winter, said:
 ''On the day before the shooting, saw a pistol in Mir. Tillmans pocket"
 He said on cross examination that he was aware of unfriendly feelings between the defendant and N. G. Gonzales
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-02
WORK OF DARING FoRaERs.
Realized Thousands of Dollars by
 Altering Checks.

Philadelphia, Oct. 1.-Cthef Postal ln- spector w, W. Dickson, of this district and a numbs< of assistants are endeavor- ing to locate the daring forgers who are said to have realized thousands of dol- lars, by altering checks. The checks were originally part of the contents Of mail pouch which disappeared about Sept. 9th, from the west bound train on the Pennsylvania Railroad between this city and Pittsburg. The mail bags loss was promptly reported to the government of- ficials and the local postoffice inspectors at once began their search for 1t. They had no idea at that time of criminal participation. They believed that the pouch after accidentally falling from the mail car had either dropped into a creek or by the tracks.
 The missing pouch had contained hun dreds Of checks sent out by local banks and firms to Western correspondents. These orders have been drawn for the greater part by depositors in this city and vicinity. They were mainly for small amounts and drawn on a score of banking institutions. A few days ago local bank received from an Asbury Park firm a check for $500. On examina- ton it was found that the payee line of the check was marked by an acid solution
 
 value of the check was $ and the word hundred" was added. It was later learned that the check was one of those in the missing pouch.
 The postal inspectors traced the check to the possession of a man in Asbury Park who opened an account with Q bank there and deposited the fraudulent check. Another bank here found a check for $700 among batch sent from a New Jersey correspondent. It had been raised from q and the endorser was the same as that of the first altered draft Some of the largest financial institu- tions in the city have found themselves the possessors of bad checks. It Is be- lieved the missing pouch fell into the hands of two clever forgers. who utilized its valuable contents to their own ad- vantage. The inspectors say they are searching for two adroit criminals of this stripe,, whose names they refuse to dis close, but they say they expect to make one if not both arrests within tho next forty eight hours.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-02
STOPPED BY THE POPE.
Friar's Land Question Far From
 Settlement.

New York, Oct. 1.-Negotiations in the Philipine Islands between the Vatican ana the United States Government concerning the sale of lands held by the friars and the removal of the native monks from the islands have been called off by Plus K. according to World dispatch from Rome. Monsignor Guidi, the Roman pre- late sent to Manila as apostolic delegate to conduct the negotiations has been re- called to Rome where he Is scheduled to arrive early in November in order that he may be assigned to some European nunciature.
 The general opinion in Rome is that Monsignor Guidis mission has failed prin- cipally because he would not accept the price offered for the friars' land by the American Government owing to the claim of the religious orders interested that they are entitled to a larger sum. It has been decided at the Vatican that here after Philippine questions must be dealt with directly by the pontifical Secretary of State and the Government at Wash ington. or what is better still, through a special representative of the Holy See sent to the United States from Rome.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-02
CONFERENCE AT END.
B. and o. Declines to Reinstate Two
 Discharged Employees.

Baltimore, Oct. 1.-The conference be- tween officials of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. and a committee representing the employees who demand certain read justments of the pay scale which has been in progress several weeks came to a sudden end to-day when by the expressed determination of the railroad representa- lives not to reinstate two certain employees who had been discharged and also on the point in reference to rule covering a day of twelve hours for engineers and fire- men on work trains.
 The matter now will be taken to Vice President Potter, and if that does not re- sult in an amicable arrangement of the differences the employees will be boiled on a strike.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-02

time in four years. His liabilities amount ed to $S74SS6. while his assets were limit ed to his clothes: when he went through bankruptcy in 1899 his liabilities were $262.- 0e6 with no visible assets. His fortunes were, he said, at so low ap ebb that In 1899 he enlisted in the United States nia- rine corps. Dwyer has carried on his min ing and railroad operations in all parts of the world and his schedules show that the debts, from which he Is now relieved, were contracted in Vienna, zacatecas. Mexico. Boston, New Orleans. Chicago and Portland, Oregon. One of the largest creditors in the estate of Granville 8. In. graham, of Chicago $6S,000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-02
Two Ranks Fall.

Washington. Oct 1.-The Comptroilers of the Currency has received telegrams reporting the failure Of two national banks, the Packard National bank of Greenfield. Mass. of which Bank Exam finer Frank L. Fish has been appointed receiver, and the Bolivar National bank. of Bolivar. Pa. of which Bank Examiner John B. Cunningham has been appointed receiver. The President of this bank tel egraphed the Comptroller that his baRk was insoIvent and he had closed its doors
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-02
Fighting Goes On.

Sofia, Oct. 1.-Dispatches from revolu- ticnary headquarters assert that severe fighting continues In the Struma Valley. The insurgents who had surrounded the Turkish post at the Predel pass have been forced to retire. Another long fight. which took place between the villages of Obdlm and Kromen, resulted in the defeat of the insurgents The troops burned both vil- ip ges. The Turks were defeated at Be- litza September 2s.
 Much fighting is reported around Mel- nix. but the results are not yet known.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-02
susnected as spies.

New York, Oct Lit is reported rom the New York navy yard that two strans- CTS. who gained entrance through the regular visitors pass. have been surprised in the act of taking expert notes on the battleship Connecticut, now being con- structed. One of the men was observing the work through a glass and dictating notes to his companion. The matter was reported by a foreman and the visitors were requested to leave the yard irnme- diatoly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-02

every legitimate way. the use of the new Philippine currency. He is directed to have all army contracts made payable in the Philippine pesos and where possible to encourage the use of pesos in the trans action of army business. The army of- hcials and troops are of course paid in United States money, but 1t is expected for Sreater convenience a considerable amount of the Philippine money will be used by the army.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-02
s1o hoo .OOO to Fieht Trust

Lexington. Ky. Oct. 1.-The Security Warehouse Company of New York has ar ranged to lend ten million dollars to the Kentucky Buriey Tobacco Growers As sociation with which to buy this first year from the growers. If accepted the money will be placed to the credit of the growers association to be checked on as crops are bought. The association is lighting the tobacco trust
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-02
To Stop Haaing.

Annapolis. Md. Oct. ,1.-Captain Brown son, superintendent of the naval acade- my is pursuing an investigation Into re- cent hazing by the dozen upper class men who have been here for the last month awaiting the examination. The Chesapeake has been fitted up and if any more hAzing occurs 1t is said the whole third class will be quartered on this ship, which would be. virtual imprison- ment Every third class man aS he re ports to the academy is now being re Quired to sign a pledge that he will not do any hazInG.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-02

sant from the United States to the Ar genuine Republic has been shipped in the steamer Hypatia, which goes from this port to Montevideo direct. The ves- sel carries Il, ,ss5 cube tons of cargo con- sisting of harvesting machinery of all kinds, hardware. railway material, oil, dry goods and sundries. Exports from this country to the Argentine Republic have been extremely heavy recently.