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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
SPEAKS IN THE RAIN
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT BRAVES
 THE ELEMENTS.
Dons a Macintosh and Goes Forth to
 Entertain the Public--Nine Ad- 5sa dresses Delivered During the Day.

Bloomington. H., June 3.-President Roosevelt put in about the busiest day of his trip today from a speech making standpoint He made his first speech at Freeport at s o'clock this morning and when he concluded his address here short ly after 10 o'clock tonight he had spoken nine times.
 Eight of his speeches were made in the open air and several of them in rain storms. The hardest rain encountered to- day was at Pontiac, where he dedicated a soldiers and sailors monument. The downpour was so heavy when his train arrived that 1t seemed inadvisable for him to venture out.
 T will leave it to you. MT. Mayor" he said. to that official. ''If you say SO. we will go.'
 The Mayor decided that the President should go, and, wearing a raincoat, he braved the elements.
 At Dwight, H., the Mayor, who is a Democrat, in introducing the President said: T consider you, Mir. President the ideal American citizen. I am in favor of the course you have pursued and will support you for reelection"
 The President responding to the intro duction said:
 T am pleased by the kind words the Mayor has said to me. Perhaps I prize them especially, MT. Mayor, coming from one who is not or my party; but the whole thing is. my friends, if we are all good Americans that is enough platform for all of us to stand on. I prize more than I can say such words as have been uttered by the Mayor and assure you I shall do my best to try to deserve them~
 The President also assisted in the open ing of a new hotel at Dwight. A wire was run from the hotel to the rear plat form of his car and by pressing bulb he started the machinery in the building.
 The places at which the President spoke today are Freeport, Rockford, Rochelle. Aurora, Joliet. Dwight, Pontiac, Lexing- ton and Bloomington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
LOSS OF LIFE NOT HEAVY.
Previous Estimates at Kansas City
 Are Too High.

Are Too High.
 Kansas City, Mo, June 3.-The Missouri River today fell seven Inches and the Kansas River fell nine inches The fall of both rivers will be at a much faster rate tomorrow.
 There was sunshine during large part of today and the general feeling was hopeful. Militiamen and policemen still guard all approaches to the flooded dis trict and soldiers halt pedestrians in the residence streets late at night, for there are no street lights. the electric light plant being still shut down. Seven street car lines are in operation and the others will resume in a day or two.
 The city water works will begin pump ing late tonight and the retail business district will be supplied with water to- morrow. Railroads are still giving incom- plete service. but are repairing the wash outs.
 The reports of heavy loss of life in Kansas City, Kas., are not true and the stories of bodies lying in the drift there are unfounded. The loss of property has not been over estimated. however. An As sociated Press launch crossed to Ar mourdale today and cruised for miles through the water lanesthat formerly were city streets The entire city is un- der water. in many places twenty feet deep and all of the 16.000 inhabitants have fled. Except the watchmen in the packing houses on the river front. not human being was to be seen or even a domestic animal. In many of the houses the upper windows were open and the rooms in confusion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04

warnock, .Grosvenor, Skiles and Dick, members of Congress, and others promi- nent as editors or members of the Legis- lature.
 The feature of the district meetings at 2:30 p. m. was the fight in most in- stances for State Central Committeeman in which the Hanna men won seventeen and lost four. the Fourth. Eighth, Six teenth and Eighteenth Districts.
 In the Eleventh District the delegates were relieved from their instructions for Albert Douglas of Chillicothe, so that Myron T. Herrick of Cleveland will to- morrow be nominated for Governor with out opposition.
 The Committee on Rules decided to nominate in the following order: Gov ernor, Lieutenant Governor, Auditor, Treasurer, Attorney General, Supreme Judge. Schol Commissioner and member of the Board of Public Works. This re- port was considered unfavorable to all third termers except Guilbert for Audi tor of State. The committee made the temporary organization permanent with the exception of the chairman for which place Senator Foraker was selected.
 The Resolutions.
 The resolutions to be offered commend President Roosevelt's ability and adher- ence 10 Mchlhiey principies ana taVor his nomination and the reelection of Hanna as Senator and praises Governor Taft of the Philippines; favors three of the proposed constitutional amendments, maintenance of canals. better roadways, improvement of Ohio rivers and tax re- form. No change Is wanted in the tariff or other national declarations. Certain plans insist on the enforcement of the amendments for negro suffrage or the re- duction of the representation of Southern States in Congress and the electoral col- lege. The resolutions also favor legisla- ton to stimulate local bank circulations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
HARE MAY BE RETIRED.
The Texan Has Been Ordered Before
 Army Board.

Washington, June 3-(speciaD-Maj. Luther R. Ware of the 12th Cavalry, has been ordered before a retiring board at San Antonio, of which Gen. Fred D. Grant is president. to be examined for retirement on account of disability. Ma jor Hare was Colonel of the 1st Texas Cavalry during the war with Spain, com manded the 33rd United States Infantry in the Philippines and was promoted to Brigadier General during the Filipino in surrection.
 The Texan commanded the daring ex- petition which effected the release of Lieutenant Gilmer and his comrades af- ter an arduous and periious march, With General Hare was Lieutenant Colonel Robert l.. Howse, now Major of the Por- to Rican provisional regiment, and who was recently handsomely exonerated of charges of cruelty to Filipino natives. Major Hare gave valuable testimony in the exoneration of Howse, mentioning with pride that he was a fellow Texan and warmly lauding his high soldierly qualities.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
GAINESVILLE RECOVERING Heroic Work is Done by
 Citizens. MORE NURSES ARE NEEDED Funerals of Sixty Victims of
 the Tornado. Secretary of War Root wirss That Government win Furnish Tents and Other Temporary Assis-
 tance to the Sufferers.
MORE NURSES ARE NEEDED

Gainesville. 0a., June S--This city hsr tonight practically recovered from the simplifying effects of Mnday's terrible wind storm. With a large number of the dead already buried and with the work of relief proceeding rapidly and methodi- caily, the streets are again assuming their normal appearance and the business of the community is going on as usual. :;
 The work of the citizens of GainesviIIe. both men and women, has been herolo in the alleviation of suffering, and the response from Atlanta and other cities in the shape of supplies and financial as-s sistance, has been no less marked. Physi- clans are now here in sufficient numbers to attend to all the needs of the injured. but there Is yet great need for antissp- tics and other medical supplies. There fs urgent necessity for more nurses. Phyal- cians who have visited Gainesville urge that all who are in position to do SO volunteer their services at once. Trans- portatton and board are being furnished all volunteers so that while there will be no compensation except the satisfac- ton of doing a noble work for sufKerinx humanity, there will me no expense.
 Root Offers Aid.
 Secretary of War Root has telegraphed Senator Clay and Congressman Tate that the government will send tents and such other temporary assistance as may seem necessary.
 About sixty funerals of victims were held last night and today. There was no attempt at any sort of ceremony: fA many cases not even a clergyman was present. The bodies were rapidly consigned to ths earth with a hastily uttered prayer or the singing of hymn. For half an hour al- most one funeral a minute was conducted in the desolated city ow mill cottages. where the tornado wrought It's havoc
 The latest tabulatfon indicates that the death total will be between eighty-ave and ninety. the estimate of ,10o given last night having been somewhat excessive Six more dead bodies were identified to- day: Ora English. Odom Skinner Paul Waddell. S. D. Lovern. Lula Jackson and a boy named Adams. Eight dead bodies are still unidentified.
 Victor Montgomery of Spartanburg. S. C., President of both the Pacolet and the Gainesville Cotton Mills. said the Paco- let Mills would be put in running order again at once. Considerable time must of course elapse before the Gainesville Mills, whose plant was almost demolish- ed, can be again in operation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
TO BE HEARD IN JACKSON.
Judge Redwine Will Name An Elisor
 This Morning.

Jackson. Ky, June 3.--With the trials of Curtis Jett and Tom White. .under indictment for the murder of J. B. Mar cum. set for Monday, there are no devel- opments of special interest to be expect ed before that day.
 Tomorrow morning Judge Redwine will announce the appointment of an elisor to perform the duties of Sheriff during the trials and will direct him as to the county from which he Is to secure jury. Judge Redwine would not give out the name of the man chosen tonight.
 The cancellation of the order transfer ring the cases of White and Jett to Nor gan County was not unexpected, and while not what Jackson people have urged and wanted. the decision to hold these trials here was by comparison grat- flying.
 This evening Captain Ewen requested a guard for his home. Captain Longmire with ten men was detailed for this duty,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
Suspension of Ames and Go.

affairs of the A. E. Ames & Co, whose suspension was announced yesterday, has been prepared and shows very subatan- ttal estate. The assets consist largely of stocks, which, of course, have a fiuctuat- Ing vaIue, but it is understood that in case of careful handling the suspension will not result in any disastrous losses to creditors. Excitement over the suspen- sion has entirely subsided Deposit ac- count range from small amounts up to thousands, but in very many cases deposttors had materially reduced their ac- counts or withdrawn them wholly within the past few days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
go KNOWN DEAD.
Reported That 6e Lost Their Lives in
 Topeka.

Topeka. Kas. June s.-The Kansas River is rapidly falling. In few more days the work of rehabitating North To- peka may begin. The situation tonight may be summarized thus:
 At o'clock the river had fallen four feet. Total number of known dead. 22; unidentified dead. 5; reported dead, ss Commercial Club will accept all offered help. Depth of river is yet 23 feet which is seven feet above highest known in previous years. Governor Bailey has Is- sued a proclamation calling for help and asking that contributions be sent to Will liam Sims. Treasurer.
 The general relief fund has passed $l4.- GOO. The Elks fund has passed A,000. The fund in the hands of the Governor now amounts to s3,50O Weather Bureau pre- diets for tomorrow: Cloudy tonight and tomorrow with probably light showers; rising temperature.'
 It is expected that the water supply will be resumed some time tonight
 All who are held in buildings in North Topeka are safe and comfortable. No one iffA flooded district is in danger. All home deputies are guarding property in North Topeka. The only railroads operating out of Topeka are the Missouri Pacific south and the Santa Fe west.
 The Governor may call an extra session to provide State relief for all sufferers from floods in Kansas. Governor Bailey hopes his appeal for help will bring enough money to meet the emergency If that fails he said he would probably ask the members Of the Legislature to come here for a day without expense to the State and make the necessary appro- priations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
THE PANAMA TREATY.
Now Believed That Colombia Will
 Ratify the Instrument.

Washington. June s.--The State Depart ment has no present intention of making any move in the matter of the Panama Canal negotiations until the Colombian Congress meets June 20 and has given some evidence of It's disposition towards the treaty. President Marroquin. 1t is understood, satisfied himself before cail-. ing the Colombian Congress in special session that the government would be able to command safe majority upon the question of ratification.
 It is known that considerable opposition has developed even since the call was is~ sued, but 1t is believed here that this op- position in Colombia Is based on isnor- ance and unwarranted suspicion of the designs. of the United States government. Consul General Malmros of Colon, who has just reported here on leave of ab- sence, has conveyed the assurance of the best element in Colombia is coming around in favor of the treaty and he is satisfied that the influence of this ele- ment. by means of an educational cam- paign which has already been inauguraf- ed. will be sufficient to overcome the op- position. ks
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
ST. LOUIS NOW
 FEELS FT 1OD
 -S Mississippi e ping Up
 the Iygel. S- 25-F00T ,. AGE EXPECTED In Kansas and Kansas City Situation is Improved. It is Now Believed That the Previous Estimates of the Loss of Life Have Been Entirely Too
 High. t~

St. Louis. June 3.-Slowly the Missis- sippf River crept up the levee today, inch by inch, until between sunrise and sun- set the gauge marked a rise of six inches and tonight at 7:30 o'clock stood at 37 feet. number of frame houses passed St. Louis and now and then dead ani- mal, but no human bodies were seen, al- though vigilant watch has been main tained.
 Harbor department ofriciais believe that tomorrow the river will rise more rapidly and they look for 35 foot stage by Sat- urday.
 If their forecast comes true. the lower floors of buildings along the levee front will be flooded, but with all the prepara- tion that has been made, such a rise cannot cause any great amount of dam age to St. Louis.
 In South St. Louis several houses along the rivers edge have been flooded, but the occupants have removed their prop erty and vacated. Among those who will feel the losses most heavily are the small River Des Perces near its confluence with the Mississippi.
 On Illinois Side.
 On the Illinois side there is a more serious flood condition. Venice, situated north of St. Louis, Is in almost immediate danger of inundation. A rise of a foot more will submerge the west portion of the town and manufacturing industries will suffer heavy losses. The water works which supply Venice, Granite City and Madison is situated on Gabarel Island. A small further rise will cut off the water supply of those three towns.
 Between Venice and East St. Louis is lowiand area used as farming lands Water now covers this area to a depth of 12 feet, forming a lake about a mile square. Many squatter families have been forced out, leaving everything be- hind.
 The river has encroached into the rail- road yards and shipping district of East St. Louis and warehouses located along the levee are half submerged. With the first warning stores were hurriedly re- moved beyond possible reach of the wa ter.
 Persons along the river have received a general warning and it is believed that all in danger have escaped to higher grounds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
France Attaches a String.

Washington. June 3.-France has signi- fled a willingness to adhere to the proto- col providing for the submission to The Hague tribunal of the question of prefer ential treatment growing out of the late Venezuelan blockade. She attaches, how ever, certain conditions to her adhesion; first that the proceedings shall be in the French language and second that instead Of limiting the counsel of the non-allied powers to one, namely. Way1e Mac VeaEh. France shall be represented by French counsel If these conditions are accepted there will be but three non- allied powers represented at The Hague, namely: The United States. France and Mexico.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
Eruption in Loo Choo Group,

Kobe, Japan, May 20, via Victoria, B. C.. June 3.-A violent eruption is reported from the Loo Cho group which has caused a panic among the planters and the provincial governor has applied to the Japanese Government to rescue the planters, fearing disaster. A small volcano is on Toijim an island in the Ronins, became active on May 10. An earthauake followed and ashes and stones were thrown towards the villages. The inhabitants were leaving, abandoning their crops,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
Chonte in Waahineton.

Washington, June S.-Ambassador Choate who has just returned from Europe was at the State Department to- day After paying his respects to sec- retary Hay he went to the ofiice of Gen. eral Poster where he met c. M. Dickln- son and D. P. Watson of counsel for ths United States before tine Alaska hoanda- ry commission. The conference lasted several hours. the subject under discus- sion beihg the personnel of taA attaches of the csmntzsA0n.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
SUSPENSE IN JAPAN.
Anxiety Over Russia's Continued
 Control of Manchuria.


 Tohio, May 9 via Victoria, B. C.. June 3.--A period of suspense prevails in Japan regarding the Manchuria. affair. M. Paul Lesser was expected at Pexin May 26, and 1t was thought that the situation would assume a new phase on his arrival.
 The Yokumin publishes advices that the Chinese foreign office has advised Japan and the United States that the circum- stances were not favorable at present to the opening of Manchuria.
 According to the latest report there are now $500 Russian troops at Liao Tan. including infantry. cavalry and artillery. Every foreigner in Manchuria reports great difficulty in trade conditions under the control of Russia and emphasizes that the United States will lose field of great promise in a few years If the Russians are not expelled from Man churia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
Said to Be Evacautiog.

Washington. June 3.-It is said at the Russian Embassy that advices from st. Petersburg are to the effect that the evacuation of Manchuria by Russia is steadily being carried forward and that the final withdrawal will take place In September in acordance with the Man curian agreement. Further, it is said that there can be no foundation for the statements that Russia purposes to re- main permanently in Manchuria and to restrict foreign trade in that section Of China.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
voN ABEL's SUICIDE.
Could Not Identify Seaman Who
 Struck Him,

Kiel, June 3.-A seaman of the German navy named Andreas Messerschmidr, was sentenced by a naval court martial today to eighteen months Imprisonment for striking Ensign von Abel on May at KieL
 The cage has been widely commented upon because of von Abers suicide after he found he was unable to identify the man who assaulted him and personally avenge himself. The court today read von Abers letter explaining why he com mitted suicide. The ensign said the as- surance given him by the commandant that the matter would be rigidly investi- gated was poor consolation for him, and added: 'I cannot allow myself to be struck and then put up with It.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04

President ]. W. F'rieberg of Cincinnati. His annual report showed that the Asso- .ciatio has membership of 3so firms; eighty-four new members having been added during the past year. The report also included detailed statement of the years work done by the protective bureau of the association.
 After @ brief session. the delegates went aboard the steamer Tennessee and pro- ceeded down Chesapeake Bay to Anna polls and Old Point Comfort.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
FIGHT ON THE STANDARD.
Attempts to Save Roumanian Oil
 Fields From Trust.

Bucharest, Roumana, June s.-At meeting of Liberal supporters of the gov ernment today Premier Stourdza and Finance Minister Costinesco spoke strong ly against allowing Americans who, they said, ''have rendered themseves unpopu- lar foere' to secure a hold on Roumanian oil fields and urged patriotic Roumanians to refrain from treating with the Ameri- can experts. The Ministers also urged that an abundance of British and con- tinental capital is available to develop the Roumanian fields.
 Representatives of the Standard oil Company are now in Roumania inspect ing the progress made in the working of Roumantan petroleum.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
wrl Be Held in San Francisco.

New York. June 3.-The twenty-ninth annual convention of the American Bankers Association Is to be held in San Francisco October 2O-SO next.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
- --~-----==---------- sH---------------- SHOT BY A BAILIFF.

George overstreet a Youthful Bur
 glar Killed at Salem, Ala.
 Columbus, Ga. June 3-George Over street, 2. young 17-year-old white youth of Columbus, was killed today at Salem, Ala, near Columbus by bailiff.
 overstreet and his pal. Trion F. Reeves of Atlanta hurglarized store at Salem and a residence at Opelika, Ala, and while resisting arrest at Salem today Overstreet was killed by the officer and Reeves escaped. but he was also shot Reeves has not as yet been captured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
WHOLESALE LIQUOR MEN.
Eighth Annual Convention Meets in
 Baltimore.

Baltimore. June 3-The eighth annual convention of the National Wholesale I.iduor Dealers Association met here to- day with about 30 delegates present.
 The convention was called 10 order by
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
Gold Eneagements.

New York. June S.--HeideIbach Ickelheimer & Co. have engaged S75oooo gold, and Gold man. Sachs & Co. sl.ooo 900 for shipment to Europe tomorrow
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
Special River Bulletin.

Washington, June 3.-The Missouri River at Kansas City has fallen L2 feet
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
Officials in Ignorance.

Philadelphia, June 3.-Ofhcials of the Pennsylvania Railroad say they know absolutely nothing of the reported pur- chase of the Erie Road by the Gould, Hartman and Rockefeller interests. They say similar rumors have been current for some time. but they have no knowl- edge of such a combination.
 Regarding these reports a member of the firm of J. P. Morgan and Company said today:
 Control of Erie has not changed and we feel sure that nothing of that sort is contemplated"
 This statement was made in the pres ence of Norman B. Ream of Chicago, who is said to be large holder of Erie stock
 Bankers who represent both the Goulds and Harrimans in their various railroad schemes were equally emphatic in deny ing the reports.
 A leading member of the Rockefeller interests characterized the reports as ab- surd. Finally Chairman Miller of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul road denied the story that $5, 100000 of new St. Paul stock has been issued, much less sold, to purchase Erie stock or for any other purpose.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
CONTROL OF THE ERIE.
Reported That the Pennsylvania Has
 Been Crowded Out.

New York. June 3.-The Evening Tele- gram printed the following today.
 According to stories current in tmpor- tant financial circles today the control of the Erie Road has been acquired by a combination of Gould. Hartman and Rockefeller interests and the road will be made the Eastern connection of the Burlington, Union Pacific, St. Paul and Gould systems. The Pennsylvania has been crowded out. although Pennsylvania interests have bSen heavy buyers of Erie shares"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04

Washout at West Glasgow, Mo.
 Marshall, Mo, June 3.--A washout near West Glasgow on the Chicago and Alton has cut off all railroad communication be- tween Marshall and the East.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04

Washington, June 3.- For Alabama: Fair Thurs day and Friday; light east winds.