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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-29

the situation but the minister enphaficai- ly declined to talk of the political condi- tons. Mir. Reaupre is going home on a leave of absence which has long been de- ferred. He said he thougat that any trouble between the United States and Go lombia was improbable and that the Americans in Colombia-of whom there are very few. there being only about ten in Bogota and some prospectors In An tioqua and other places-were in no dan ger of molestation.
 General Rafael Reyes has been bitterly criticized at Bogota for having invited the Panamaian commissioners to break fast aboard the Canada. The generals action in this matter is considered undig- nified and a sign of weakness. General Reyes's continued absence at Washington is resulting in a certain slight doubt of his influence and prestige.
 It can safely be said that the influence of time and a caimer consideration of the situation Is bringing about, although slowly. a greater readiness on the part of Colombia to accept the inevitable to get all she can possibly from the republic of Panama, by diplomatic means
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-29
sEABoARD sTocxHonDERs
George W. Watts Added to the Board
 of Directors.

Richmond. Va, Dec. 8.-The annual meeting of the stockholders ot the Sea- board Air Line Railway was held today in Portsmuth, ya., practically every share of the stock being represented in person or by proxy.
 The following board of directors was elected: John Skelton Williams. Thomas F. Ryan. James A. Blair, !. William Middendorf. s. Davies War6eld, C. Sid- ney Sheppard. T. Jefferson Coolidge, Jr.ss James H. Dooiey. John B. Dennis, James M. Barr. George W. Watts. Ernest Tnall- man, Norman B. Ream. Nathaniel Thay~ CT, B. F. Yoakum and H. Clay Pierce.
 The old board was reelected with the addition of George w. Watts of Durham, N. C., the board being increased from IS to IS. The annual report of the company for the year ending June 30. 19p3 showed gross earnings of Sl2,7Oe. 5z7. an increase of $I.l2s7i2, Net earnings ss.as7,Tts de- crease of AS,SA6.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-29
Granted Writ of Error.

Guthrie, Ok, Dec, 2S.-Acording to news received here today, Greer County, Ok lahoma. has been granted a writ of error to the United States Supreme Court by the Court of Appeals for the Third Dis trict of Texas, in the famous suit brought by the State of Texas against Greer County for the recovery of 7.266 acres of land locatf1ed in Hockley and Cochran counties, Texas. This land was granted to Greer County by Texas when it was organized as county of Texas under pro vision of the general laws of that State tor setting apart and issuing patents for certain amounts of lands for school pur- poses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-29
TWENTIETH v1cTr1r or WRECK
Ghouls Despoiled the Bodies of the
 Dead.

Grand Rapids, Mich., Dec. S.-Gathered in rubber blanket in local morgue are the charred and dismembered remains of the twentieth victim of Saturday nights head-on collision on the Pere Mar quette Railroad near East Paris. So ter ribly disfigured Is this last victim, which was found at the scene of the wreck to- day that in all probability its identity will never be discovered.
 Despite the extreme precautions and watchfulness of the Pere Marquette Rail- road officials, 1t Is now believed that many acts of vandalism were committed at the wreck near East Paris Saturday night, and that ghouls despoiled bodies of the dead. Coroner Hiiiiker said today that nothing of any value whatever was found by him when he searched the dead. and that he ls satisfied that the ghoiils robbed tho remains either while they were in the wreck or were being carried to baggage cars to be brought to this city.
 Sheriff Chapman is authority for the statement that a gang of men was fought or the relief train when irs Ieft Grand Rapids but the sheriff believes that the men managed to get back on the train unnotfced.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-29

ties resulted today in the reelection oi M. Legasse by a small majority over M Fremont who 1t is understood is in favor of the annexation of the colony to the United States. As M. Legasse repre- scented the fishery interests the small ma jority by which he has been reelected is looked upon as an evidence of the extent of the popular dissatisfaction with existing conditions. Several riots took place last week at St. Pierre and Nil quelon as q result of the Restitution caused by the comparative failure of the French fisheries on the Brand Banks dur ing the present season.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-29
CONFIDENCE IN coMBEs.
Majority of 100 on Vote in Ghambe
 of Deputies.


 Paris Dec. 2s.--In the Chamber of Dep uties today. during the debate on the amendments to the budget, proposals adopted in the Senate. Premier combes raised the question of confidence In the Government and obtained majority of 100.
 The point at issne was the appropria- ton fof the special service magistrates which was suppressed by the Chamber and restored by the Senate Several Deputies insisted that the Sen- ate had acted unconstitutionally as 1t had not the authority to propose financial ex- penditure.
 Premier Combes cut short the debate by declaring that he would not discuss the constitutional question involved. He said that the appropriation was essential and if 1t were not voted he would tender his resignation.
 The Chamber then restored several of the appropriations suppressed by the Sem ate and consequently the budget will go to the Senate again
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-29
THE DELAY IS
 NOT OMINOUS RuSSia'S DeliberatiOn a
 Peaceful Sign. IS REVIEWING THE DISPUTE Minneapolis Millers Receive Big Orders for Flour. Japanese Buying in Large Quantities. Argentine Republic Sells Two
 New War Vessels for the
 Sum of $7,5oo,ooo.
IS REVIEWING THE DISPUTE

St. Petersburg, Dec. 2s.-In official cir cles here the delay in presenting Russia g reply to Japan is not regarded as ofni- nous. On the contrary, the fact that Rus sia, in accordance with Japan's request Is actually reviewing the matters In dis- pute, is regarded as a favorable sign.
 1t Is pointed out that. had Russia re- piled immediately, unfavorable deductions might have been drawn and although Russia believes her proposals were ex- tremely conciliatory, containing all the concessions she can make, this does not exclude the possibility of finding alterna- tive propositions in some portions of the general scheme of settlement. which may more closely coincide with Japan's wishes.
 If careful reconsideration discloses the possibility of such course, it is said that there is every reason to believe it will gladly be embraced.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-29
REYES AND HERRAN PACKING,
Expect But One Answer from secrs-
 tary Hay.

Expect But One Answer from Secre- tary Hay.
 Washington, Dec. 2S.--Aithougf Secro- tary Hay has not yet replied to the note of General Reyes. preparations are rapid- ly going on for the closing of the Colom- bian Legation here and the depsrture of Colombia's representatives for home.
 It is clear they do not entertain very much hope of a satisfactory response by this Government. Already most of the Legation files have been pscked and ar- rangements completed for placing them in storage here.
 General Reyes for several days has de- nied himself to callers. It is believed that while the reply of Mir. Hay has not been made. sufficient information has been oo- tained by the Colombian representatives in the interviews, they have had with the Secretary to enable them to forecast It's conclusion. The preparation going on for closing up the affairs of the Legation would seem to indicate that General Reyes and pr. Herran are awaiting only as a matter of form and diplomatic cour- tesy the official communication of MT. Hay setting forth the reasons why this Government cannot accept their view of the Panama situation before severing dip lomatic relations with the United States.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-29
Ratification Urged.

Washington, Dec. 2e.-At the Chinese legation, the confident hope Is expressed that the throne at Pelfn will ratify the American-Chinese commercial treaty, re- gently ratified by the United States Sem ate and that ratification may be ex. changed without delay. In cabling his government several days ago the an- nouncement of the ratification of the treaty here. Sir Lang, the Chinese min ister, took occasion to urge that the rati- fications at Pekin be expedited as much as Dossible
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-29
CONFIDENT OF PEACE.
In Italy It's Believed There Will be
 Mo War

Rome. Dec. 2S.-Following the receipt of a report from the Far East, a rather op- .timistic view concerning the difficulties between Japan and Russia is entertained in official quarters here. It is not believ- ed that conflict will take place in tke near future, not only for climatic req sons. but because Russia is unprepared Gor war
 kt is believed that Russia will first con- eolidate her warships in the Far East with the volunteer fleet in the Mediter- ranean which now numbers nine vessels. The vessels of the Mediterranean fleet have been purposely kept apart so that no idea might be given of the character or strength of the squadron.
 In political circles the opinion prevails that the attitude of the United States Government will have a definite infiu- ence in solving the situation, whether 1t sides with Japan and Great Britain or remains neutral
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-29

ministerial council, the Emperor enter tained the councillors at luncheon. The cabinet then held a sitting which was pro- ionged until late at night The cores pendent says that the Finance -Inister on Sunday entertained the leading bank CTS at dinner for the purpose of discuss ing with them the best means of meeting the emergency. Continuing. the corres- pondent says:
 The Japanese officials already have taken over control of the Seoul-Fusan Railroad. The president of the railway has been dismissed and. been replaced by Mir. Furnechi, chief the Japanese Rail- way board. The Japanese meet has been organized and disposed in divisions and squadrons, prepared to check any Rus sian movements from Vladivostock or Port Arthur.
 The correspondent adds that Baron de Rosen IS still confined to his house by iiiness.N
 Rumor continues busy with the Russo Japanese crisis. The latest report cred its Japan with insisting that Russia shall reply to it's last note before January 10 on the ground of the rapid approach of of action. Inquiry in the best informed Japanese quarters however fails to find support for. this statement. Baron Ha- yashi, the Japanese minister, paid Ions visit to the foreign office today. When seen afterwards he said he had no further information.
 The Daily Mails Pel<in correspondent sends an unconfirmed report that in che event of war China will join forces with Japan and that Japan will send an army corps to Pekin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-29
Conduetor Shot to Deatb,

Knoxville, fenn.. Dec. 28.-Henry Pres nell, Southern Railway conductor, was shot and killed in Gardens saloon at La Toilette, Tenn, tonight at II o'clock. Pressness was taking a drink when John Sanford walked in. Presnell invited him to join him. Sanford refused with an oath and drawing pistol, fired at Presnell. One sfRt pierced his heart. Sanford es- capped. The men had been at outs for years. Presnelrs home was at Coal Greek where he had a family. Sanford's friends claim that Presnell also drew his pistol but that the cartridges failed to explode.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-29
neath of Sir Wiliiam AIIan-

London, Dec. 28.-slr William Allan, tho well known marine engineer, ship owner and member of Parliament for Gateshead since 1893. Is dead. He was born Novem- Der 20. 1887. Heart disease caused his death. Sir William Allan was formerly a working engineer, then an engineer in the British navy and later chief engineer of a blockade runner during the civil war in the United States. He was captured and lodged in the old Capitol prison. and was eventually paroled
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-29
Appeal for Mercv Deniad

New York. Dee. 2s.-yice-Chancello Pitney denied an appeal for mercy in ter sey City today for the strikers of Frank and Dugan's silk mill fin Paterson, incIud- iug two men and six girls who were found guilty of contempt of court by him in the summer of 1901. The contempt lay in the disregard of the courts injunction forbidding the strikers from interfering with the employees of Frank and Dugan or to make 1t uncomfortable" for those who desired to work. The defendants also were ordered to pay costs. amounting to S74O,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-29
Flotilla seaches San Juan

San Juan. Dec. 8.-The United States cruiser Buffalo. conveying the torpedo hotilla, under Lieutenant Lloyd H. Chan dler, arrived off this port last night and came in at daylight this morning Rough weather was experienced for part of the trip. It was fully demonstrated that the coal capacity was quite ample to cross the ocean. The torpedo boat fiotilla con- sists of the destrovers Decatur, Balm bridge, Barry, Chauncey and Dale, and the Dale Is on its way to the Philippines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-29
sentenced for Train wrecking,

Norfolk. Va, Dec. 2S--Arthur Lee, alias Charles Lee. was sentenced to ten years in State prison at Halifax, va.. today for derailing a Southern Railway train at Milton station November | Lee was captured while removing rails from the Southern track at Jeffries Junction. December 12. For this attempt to wreck he received a five years sentence. The negfo's object was robbery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-29
THIRSTED FOR BLACKS BLOOD Iowa Mob Eaters in Jail
 Door. PERSUADED TO DISPERSE Congressman Smiths Speech
 Proves Effective. Two Negroes at Council Bluffs Accus- cd of Having Made Assaults
 on White Woman, l.
 900 in the Mob.
Two Negroes at Council Bluffs Accus-

Council Bluffs, Ia., Dec. $.-An attempt was made tonight to lynch George Wil- hams and Nee,y Zimmerman. two ne- sroes. charged with having committed assaults upon Mrs. Sanders and aars, m court today where they were identl- fled by the women after which they were held to the grand jury which will convene next week.
 Tonight mob of 5O0 persons gathered about the jail where they were confined and demanded that they be turned over by the officers. The demand was refused. Until midnight the mob increased in num- bers until there was at least 1000 men yelling and striking the jail doors with clubs. Several times the police charged the mob, but they were unable to break 1t up.
 The Door Broken In. ; Just after midnight, armed with bar of railroad iron, a dozen men commenced battering at the jail door. A dozen blows shattered 1t and a yell went up from the crowd. Congressman Smith, who ar rived just at this time, managed to se- cure the attention of George Sanders, hus- band of one of the women assaulted, and urged him to go home and let the law take It's course. Sanders listened and then started for home,
 Congressman smith mounted the court house steps and urged the members of the mob to disperse. telling them that Sand CTS had already gone. This had the de- sired effect and inside of half an hour the court house grounds were deserted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-29
KILLED MoTHER-1N-LAw.
Joseph Fardlsy, a Plush Weaver,
 Shoots Mrs. Elizabeth Lawrence.

Bridgeport. Conn.,. Dec. 2S.-Enraged be- cause he believed that his mother-in-law, Mrs. Elizabeth Lawrence had induced his wife to separate from him, Joheph Fard- ley, plush weaver, today forced his way into Mrs. Lawrence's home and shot her to death in the presence of her son, who though dying of consumption, made a brave effort to save his mother.
 Mrs. Lawrence saw him approaching with a revolver in his hand. She called to her son. Norman. aged 25 who was in bed dying. The young man attempted to come to her assistance. the mother who had braeed herself against the door, but his strength failed and forcing the door threw him to the floor. He then fired bullet Into the woman's temple
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-29
ID KILLED BY | DYNAMITE Bombs For Use at Christ mas Season. POLICE ARE OUTWITTED Officials Had Forbidden Use of
 the kxp4oslves. rnhabit.nts of the village of resinA Near Naples, are the Victims
 of Desire for Noisy.
 Celebration.
POLICE ARE OUTWITTED

Naples, Dec. S.--The people of this city and its environment have neen in the habit of exploding fireworks and bombs during the Christmas season.
 This year, however. the police authori- ties forbade the use of dynamite. Npt~ withstandlng this interdiction the poiice discovered and sequestered 45.0O0 bombs. mainly composed of dynamite
 The people of the village of Resina elnd- ed the vigilance of the authorities and while the people were preparing the bombs the dynamite exploded. The result was that twelve persons were killed and many injured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-29
EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION.
Japan Will Hurry Work on Seoul
 Fusan Railroad

Tokio. Dec. 2s.-An extraordinary meet Ing of the Privy Council today approved the Issue by the Cabinet of an emergency ordinance authorizing the guarantee of the principal and interest of an issue of 100000 yen debentures for the purpose of expediting the work on the Seoul Fu- san Railway which Is expected to be fin- ished by the end of next year. The or- dinance also provides for all possible mill ltary expenses for the protection of the railway and ether interests
 It is believed that unless Russia modi- fies her reply Japan will immediately safeguard Korea though such a step will not necessarily mean war with Russia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-29
Wil Gn fnr Kra4u

St. Louis, Dec. 2s.-The Board of Com- missions today issued an order for Chief of Detectives Desmond to return to Mex ico and secure Charles Kratz. former member of the City Council. wanted here for trial on an indictment charging brib- cry. The Mexican government has agreed to give Kratz into the custody of St. Louis officers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-29
Message from pnwal1

ment today received the following from Minister Powell regarding the progress of the revolutions in San Domingo: An other revolution has started at Azua and at Abaroda with another provisional gov ernment there. This makes two revolu- tions and couple of governments, one in the north and centre and another in the south
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-29
VIII Not Resign.

New York, Dec. 2g-President John skelton Williams of the seahoard Air Llns said tonight that there was no truth iu the rumor of his contemplated resignation In favor of |. N. Barr Mir. Williams Ialaj satd f was untrue that any hitch had 6ccnrred in the Ryan Blair syndicate negotiations and that on the contrary they were progressing in the most satis- factory and harmonious manner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-29
Alleged Lvnchers Freed

Cairo. H., Dec. 2S.-James Raines, C.. c. Bailey and James Kuster. Breii Davis and Lieut.. J. F. Parker of Thebes. who were charged with the lynching of Wn- Ham Johnson, a colored justice of the peace, all have been discharged. as the evidence seemed insufficient. ]. Met calf another alleegd lyncher, was given a continuance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-29
Tried Law. Then fine Chm

Portland, Ore. Dec. 22-After failing to induce the oIstrict attorney to issue a warrant for the arrest of a man whom he alleged had alienated his wifes affeo- tions, David G. Vanhouten. a farmer, went to a saloon last night and without warning shot Albert Young. one of the proprietors, who died three hours later rom the effects UI the wound. Van- houten escaped.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-29
ToBrAN IS INSANE.
This Fact Will Save Him from the
 Death Chair.

Albany. N. Y, Dec. z.-Thomas Tobian. who killed Captain Craft in a Tenderloin resort in New York City about year ago. has been declared. insane by com mission appointed by Governor odell to make an examination of the mans men tai condition. The commission reported that Tobian was insane now and insane at the time of the murder. The Governor win probably commute the sentence of death.
 Craft went to place in the Tenderioin of which Tobian was manager and dis played a roll of bills. He was induced to remain until the place had closed for the night and was then robbed and murdered. His slayer cut of the head from the body and tried to burn it in a furnace. It was the smoke from the furnace and the smell of burning flesh that led to the dis covery of the crime. Tobin was arrested and convicted of murder in the first de- gree. It became known at the trial that Craft was killed for sum less than $50.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-29
Acensad nf Murdarinp Hnahand,

Little Rock, Ark, Dec. 2s.--A special to The Arkansas Gazette from Warren, Ark says: Mrs. Allie Belle Porter. wife of John Porter, who lives about four miles from here is in jail here charged with the murder of her husband. Porter was killed at his home last night while asleep. He was shot in the head with shotgun. The verdict of the coroner's jury was: .:John Porter came to his death by a gun shot wound inflicted by his wife. Allie Belle Porter"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-29
Wll Regume Januarv Fou,tl

Wilkesbarre, Pa. Dec. 2S.-rhe Red Ash Coal Company. where a strike has been in progress for six months. posted notices today at their collieries that they would resume work January 4 next. The miners say they will insist on the reinstatement of a discharged boy and that they will not not return to work unless this griev- ance and others are settled. The com pany employees 800 men and boys.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-29
SAVE THE JEWS.
simon Wolfe of the B'Nai B'Rith
 Will Call on Hav.

Washington. Dec. 2s.-with the view oe enlisting the immediate and active in- terest of the United States against the in Russia, January !. the Russian new year. simon Wolf. member of the Ex- ecutive Council of B'nai Brith. and rep- resentinR the United Jewish Societies, to- morrow will lay before the State Depart- ment an urgent appeal In behalf of his people represented to him to be thus threatened. Following his visit to tho department. Mir. Wolf will be received by President Roosevelt. at which tinaa the whole subject of the status of the Jews in Russia win be discussed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-29
LEAD MINERS STRIKE.
walk-out May Result in Death oi
 Twenty Mules.

Flatrock. Mo, Dec. 2S.-Unlsss q strike involving 500 lead miners shall be set- tied by noon tomorrow. twenty mules that live and work 400 feet beneath the sur face will tomorrow lose their lives by drowning. The mines are deserted ard the pumps are not running. The water Is rising rapidly and will reach the stables on the 400-foot level tomorrow afternoon. The strike resulted. because of the dls- charge of mill men who refused to lo outside work. They get wet at their reg ular work and decided to refuse to do out- side work for fear of catching cold. A general walkout followed their discharge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-29
Fire in Boston.

Boston. Dec. 2S.--A dangerous and stub born fire, which called into service two thirds of the fire department. broke out shortly after midnight in a building ila Federal Court. occupied by wholesale pa- per dealers. The building and its com tents were totally destroyed. Toleman Brothers and stone and Forsythe, whole- sale paper dealers, are the greatest Ios- CTS. The loss is $1OO000, well insured.