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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
POSTAL TREATY SIGNED.
New Postal Agreement With Cuban
 Government.

Washington, Aug. 19.-The Postmaster General today signed the protocol to the postal treaty between the United States and Cuba, made necessary by the amend ments made by the Cuban Senate. The treaty becomes effective without ratifica- ton by the Senate of the United States but the Cuban laws require the action of the Senate of that island and one of the amendments made embraces a statement of that factA mother provides for the prompt transmission of the mails of one country by the other subject only to san itary regulations. These alterations are specified in the protocol and they nave been accepted by the postal authorities of this country. The treaty will now be forwarded to the President for his sigma turo and after being signed by Minister Quesada on behalf of Cuba 1t will be re- turned to Havana. The treaty perpet- uates the regulations for the exchange of mails between the two countries which were made while Cuba was under Amer lean control
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
CHINESE TROOPS SENT.
viceroy Shen Determined to Pre-
 serve Order.


 serve Order.
 New York, Aug. 19.-At the request of Viceroy Shen. the Yang Tse viceroys re- gently sent a body of troops to assist in restoring order at Kwang-Si, says a Pekin dispatch to The Times, by way of London. The administration of Shen is being characterized by remarkable &C., tivity and thoroughness. He has fol- lowed up the removal of the Governor, Wang Ching Chun and Marshal Su by punishing and removing from office many incapable and dishonest officials. Information from trustworthy sources show that the disturbances have not been caused. by anti-dynastic movements. but have been due principally to large numbers of unpaid troops during Su's regime been due principally to large numbers of unpaid troops during Sus regime joining the turbulent clement of the pop ulation and organizing independent bands which preyed upon the trade of the province. Already there are signs that the viceroy's vigorous policy Is pro- ducing an effect Bandit leaders have offered, in accordance with the usual Chinese custom, to discuss arrangements whereby their forces may take service under the imperial government.
 Acting under the Tai Taos general in- structions, the magistrate of the Nam Illus district near Shanghai have arrest ed four reformers charged with deliver ing public lectures contrary to the orders of the government.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
BETTORS FAVOR RELIANCE
Cup Goes to Winner of Three
 Races.
Irish Knight May for First Time Remain on Challenger Dur
 ing the Race-3o Mile
 Course Today.

New York, Aug 1p.--Over the ocean race course outside of Sandy Hook Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock III will try to defeat Reliance, the new defender Of the Americas cup.
 Again this year as in the two preced- ing series, the government will police the course with revenue cutters and stringent rules have been laid down to prevent in- teEference by the excursion fleet! The races ars moored tonight inside Sandy Hook, ready for the fray. Both yachts were given their final trial spins today. Despite the time allowance of one min ute and 57 seconds which the defender must concede to the challenger, the friends of Reliance are confident that Sir Thomas is again doomed to defeat and the confidence In the American boat is reflected in the betting, the odds Icing two to one on the Reliance. The friends of the British boat on the other hand profess the greatest faith in. the ability of Flies latest creation to lift the cup" the time allowance was increased as a result. 12 seconds.
 In neither of his previous attempts to carry off the cup did Sir Thomas sail on challenser. Tonight he was in doubt whether to sail on the Shamrock tomor- row. His friends on the Erin urged him not to do so for fear of an accident. Ac- cording to the rules. the first race will be fifteen nautical miles to windward or windward and return. After that each alternate race will be over the triangular course. ten miles to the leg. The second race will be sailed on Saturday and the third on next Tuesday; and thereafter every other day until the series is eom- pleted. The cup goes to the winner of three out of five races. If the course Is not covered within the time allowance, five and a half hours, it Is no race.
 The weather prediction for tomorrow is not aIluring, the forecaster promising a breeze of from three to nine knots. A 7-knot breeze will be necessary to carry the boats over the course in the maximum time, live and one-haif hours.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20

augurated a falling market, and tempora- rily. at least. even If not for some time to come. prevented safe financial invest ments; and the end Is not yet.
 When the prices of the necessaries of life are unreasonably enhanced so that 1t practically costs man all that he earns to live comfortably, there is no opportun- fly afforded for the accumulation of a fair competence. Normal conditions are better for the people as whole, rather than those flourishing times which are soon followed by periods of business re- verses
 Commercial centres seem to be look ing to Congress for some sort of finan- cial relief, the exact nature of which Is not stated twice alike. You will recall the fact that 1t was only a few years ago when there arose a demand for the repeal of the sherman silver law on the ground that silver was too cheap or too plenty to warrant its continued coinage as a money metak
 Soon thereafter there arose a clamor upon Congress for the creation of a sin- gle gold standard because better money was said to be desired and the single gold standard measure, such as 1t was, was duly enacted. And now when a fall- ing market is depreciating values and wrecking fortunes we are told that we must immediately have additional finan- clai iegislatlon providing for what the next Speaker of the House of Represent atives has recently described or dubbed as rubber" currency. The question is presented whether this proposed measure is in the interest of the people or other wise. Wa are informed that its details are not yet wholly perfected, but 1t is announced that its principal feature is in substance and effect the authoriza- tion of the ioaning by the Government to the National banks of the surplus in the Treasury of the United States upon 'approved' security.
 "The financial situation must indeed be desperate when such an expedient as lending the peoples money to corpora tions is suggested. rather than relieving the people from the taxation which has produced the accumulation of the sur- plus and which accumulation has large ly caused the present congestion in the money market" :"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
Pnne Asks of America.

Rome Aug. 19.-The Pope today re- ceived Cardinal Martinell in private au- dience and asked him for information about American affairs. saying his close acquaintance with Cardinal Gibbons had given him much satisfaction. The pontiff afterwards received the French Ambassa- dor, who was the object of a sovereign s honors The Ambassador presented con gratulations on the Pope's election not only in his own name and that of his Government, but personal congratula- tions from President Loubet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
LITTLE CASE CONTINUED.
Habeas Corpus Hearing will Coms
 Up Friday,

On motion of counsel for William R. Lytle, the habeas corpus hearing for his release from custody was continued by Judge Jones of the Federal. Court until Friday at 10 o'clock.
 The hearing was set for il o'clock yes- terday morning. but court was not open ed. tho attorneys agreeing on the con- tinuance after a consultation in the judges chamber.
 Lytle. it will be remembered, is held in Montgomery on a telegram from Chief of Police O'Neal of Chicago, which in- structed Chief Gerald to arrest him and hold him in custody for assault to mug- der a negro. Jake Smith. in Chicago
 Governor Jelks yesterday honored the requisition of the Governor of Illinois for Lytle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
FORT TO BE ABANDoNzD.
Troops win Leave It. 1EcHenry of
 Historic Interest.

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 Baltimore, Aus. 1s.-Historio Fort Me- Henry. Is to be abandoned as headquart- CTS of United States troops in this State acording to orders received from the Sec retary of War. Lieutenant Colonel Thorns is appointed district commander of the defenses to Baltimore and the headquarters are changed to the new Fort Howard, at North Point. another site that figured in the revolution. Fort Howard Is situated where the Patapsco River empties into Chesapeake Bay. The headquarters are more modern and superior to those at Fort McHenry. Only one company of artillery will be continued at the latter fort which will be preserved because of it's historic interest. It is now SO close in the harbor that it Is of no value for defense. Fort Howard Is ten miles below.
 The section of Fort McTfenry where the fighting was done in the revolution has been occupied by only the quartermasters department for some years. The guns that defended the fort at the time ''the star-spangied banner was written are all gone. Most of them were borrowed from the French Government at the breaking out of the revolutionary war. The large smooth bore guns that are now mounted at the fort were put in place in the Civil War.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
WORK UNDER GUARD.
Miners go Down While Armed Men
 Patrol.

Colorado Springs. Col. Aus. ls.-A force of fifty miners went to work at the Fl Paso gold mine at Cripple Creek at [ o'clock this morning, under the protec- ton of an armed guard. part of which was furnished by the sheriff of Teller county and part by the mine owners as- sociation. Men aRmed with Wlnchesters are guarding the shaft house. and all of the approaches to the mine refusing ad- mittance to strangers. The action is in the nature of a test case, and if no interference is made by the union min CTS, 1t Is understood that a number of the other leading mines of the district win attempt to resume operations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
NO SOLUTION YET.
Horrible Murder of Boy still 6 Mys-
 stery.


 Detroit. Mich. Aug. 19.-The police to- day are as far from a solution of the horrible murder of little 4-year-old Al- fonse Winner as they we're when the mutilated body was found yesterday. Charles Edwards. the suspect, who was placed under arrest last night. and who gives his residence as Bangor. Me. is still detained. but Lieutenant Sadler. of the detective department. said he was satisfied that Edwards is not guilty of the crime. The local officers teIegraphed last night to the police of Rockford. H.. asking for a complete description of the Killing of the newsboy in that city sev- eral weeks ago. which pears so much re- semblance to. the crime here. In reply the Rockford chief of police wired that he had already written and mailed & full history of the case. and description of the mutilation of the boy there.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
Funaral nireotors Meet.

Minneapolis. Aug. 19.-Delegates from twenty-three States were present in Ply mouth Church to-day. at the opening session of the annual convention of the National Funeral Directors Association. Inadvertently and not on the program, preliminary to the call to order. was the most stately funeral parade that Min neapolis has seen. procession. led by body of men. marching to the strains of Chopin's funeral march.
 The president delivered his address, in which he made many recommendations for the advancement of the interests of the association and for the profession.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
NEGROES ARE CAPTURED.
They Were Charged With Holding
 Girl in Captivity.

Memphis. Aug. 1s.-A special from Ft. Smith, Ark, ssys:
 William Hicks and his wife. the sup posed leaders of the band of eight ne- groes who are accused of Kidnapping a white girl of Ft. Gibson. I. T., have been captured and lodged in jail here. News has been received of the capture of all the other members of the band. A party of farmers who attempted to rescue the girl yesterday was fired upon by the ne- groes and one of their number, a man named Pate. was killed The Hicks wo- man claims that the girl is her daugh- fer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20

shooting. he did not say in response to a question of General Green Clay, U. s. A. of Missouri. as to whether President would interfere and send federal troops to Kentucky. that that had been tried by the Kentucky Republicans and failed. and that In any event Goebel would be seated as Governor. He responded that he had no recollection of
 meeting General Clay and certainly said nothing of that sort to him, Senator Deboe said that in the campaign of 1898 nc met Youtsey as he was going about over western Kentucky in the company of Taylor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
Publishers Pledge Support.

New York. Aug. 19.-At meeting of the Newspaper Publishers Association of New York city today, a resolution was adopted declaring that the association, in recognizing the benefits to be obtained by the school of Journalism endowed by Joseph Pulitzer in connection with Co., lumbia University pledged it's support and cooperation in the institution and commended the wise selection of the Ad- visory Board appointed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
Both Participants Killed.

a station thirty miles east of here on the Louisiana and Arkansas Railroad, a street duel occurred today between J. N. Weaver and Walter Kennedy. in which both men were shot to death. They were prakemen and disputed over some matter connected with their work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
HUTTo's EXPERIENCE.
Fell Sixty-Feet in a Broken Ele
 Vator.

vator.
 Columbus. a., Aug. 19-G. Hutto, of Phoenix City. Ala, aged 66 years, had a fearful experience at Eagle and Phoenix mill to-day.
 He was in charge of the elevator there. When the elevator was near the fifth floor, the steel rope which hoIds it broke, with the result that 1t fell to the bot tom of the mill, sixty feet, at lightning speed. One of the trap doors failed to open in time and the elevator ploughed right through 1t. The old man was talk en from the elevator in an unconscious state. No bones were broken, and he will probably recover.
 Dick Childs. a young painter, who has made at least a dozen attempts to sui eide. swallowed an ounce of laudanum with suicidal intent this afternoon. He came very near being successful. as 1t was two hours before d doctor came.
 Tonight his condition is very serious. although he may recover.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
neanaradoes Kill Two.

Dallas. Tex. Aug. 19.--A special to The Times from Fl Paso. Tex, says: Accord ing to a report this afternoon from Bis bee. Ariz.. two desperadoes entered U. c. Shattues saloon in Berry Gulch and attempted to hold up the place Tn the fight that followed the bar tender and faro dealer were shot and killed. Both outlaws got away and up to the present have not been captured. Several possea are in pursuit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
EmploYes to be Paid

Chattanooga. Tenn. Aug. Is.-United States Judge c. D. Clark. who has full Jurisdiction in the affairs of the Southern Car and Foundry Company has suggested that the receiver at once pay or all em- ployes. It Is stated the company owes about $3O.Oo0 in wages and no forma. order was Issued as 1t will not be necessary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
DAMAGED BY WATER.
Rain Leaked Through Roof on Goods
 and Fixtures.

ana E1xtufess
 Water yesterday afternoon played havoc with the clothing and dry goods stock of M. Bloch. IS North Court Street. and the real estate office of w. B. Da- vidson, s 1-2 North Court Street.
 About 5:30 o'clock rain began to fall in torrents in Montgomery. It was no ordinary summer shower. but the water descended in great sheets. The roof of the building occupied by Mir. Davidson and Mir. Bloch leaked badly and a flood of water streamed through on the ofiice furniture of the one and the stock of goods of the other. Mir. Bloch moved all the goods possible to neighboring stores, where they remained throughout the night.
 The building is owned by B. Wolff. The loss has not been estimated Messrs Bloch and Davidson were insured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
Forenan KiIled.

Nashville. Tenn. Aug 19.-Edwin H. Welburn was shot and killed this morning in the composing room of the Southern Methodist publishing house. He was the foreman of that department and was kill ed by C. O. Pettus. former employe. Pettus was discharged about three years ago for threatening to kill co-employe, and his mind is said to be anecteds
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
River Falling Rapidlv,

Kansas City, Aug. 19.-The Kansas River here and west is falling rapidly and no further fear of damage Is felt. Every effort is being made to replace the two bridges washed out during the high water. Boats must be used for several weeks, however. to transfer persons be- tween the two cities.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
Killed in Resisting Arrest.

Dallas, Tex, Aug .19.-A special to The News from Chickasha, I. T., says: Chris Madsen, Deputy United States Marshal for this district, shot and killed Ebert Gray on one of the main business streets of Chickasha while Gray was resisting arrest. Madsen had a warrant for Gray on a charge of boot logging.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
Agents Elected.

Nashville. Tenn. Aug. 19.-At meeting here tonight of the Book Committee of the M. E. Church. South. D. NJ Smith present assistant agent, was elected agent for the publishing house. vice J. R. Big ham, resigned. Fl. J. Lamar of Mobile Ala, was chosen assistant agent
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
Pincknev is Nominated

Houston. Tex. Aug. 19.-on the first ballot tonight John M. Pinckney, oe Waller county. was nominated for Con gress by the Democratic convention for the Eighth district of Texas He will succeed T. H. Ball. resigned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
General Stewart Recoverinr.

Washington. Aug. ls.-The War Depart. ment received information today that General A. P. Stewart of the Chicka- mauga Park Commission, who has been seriously III. Is rapidly recovering and ex- poets to resume his duties in a week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
Farley Will Appear.

Detroit, Mich. Aug. 19.-Several friends of Ed E. Farley, the horseman who is wanted here to answer to the charge of ringing the mare Aimless as Sarah Black, June 15. at the Crosse Pointe run
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
Pierce Has Arirad

Paris, Aug. 19.-Third Assistant secre- tary of State Pierce has arrived here. He is making tour of inspection of the United States consulates-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20

Time. 2;16 1-2: 21l; 2:14 1-2; 2:16 1-2.
 Special against time. to beat 200 S-4. and $2,5O0 to beat the worlds record. 1:59 1-4 pacing-Dan Patch, b. h.. by Joe Patchen-zelica. b. Wilkesber, CGcFIenry1 Time. :29 1-4; :5s 3-4; 1,2s f-4: i:69.
 The Metropolitan, $500 purse. 2:20 pac- -
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-10-24
An ORDINANCE
IMPOSING THE CITY TAX FOR
THE YEAR NINETEEN HUN
DRIED AND THREE.

SECTION l.--Bo n established and ordained by
the Mayor, Counsellor and Aldermen OF the
City Of Annapolis, and BY the authority Of the
she same, That 3 tax Of one dollar, (e1.00.l be.
aud the same Il hereby imposed on each one
hundred dollars OF the aaseesable property OF
$ q ad sSsp os me year nlnss
the laws Of the state Of Maryland, and the
ordinances and by laws OF the corporation Of the
City Of Annapolis.
SECTION 2.-And be II established and ordain-
ed by the authority aforesaid, That out OF she
amount named In tie nrst section OF tnis ordi-
dance. the sum Of twenty cents on each one
hundred dollars OF the aase8able property be,
aud the same Is hereby Get apart for the sinking
Fund TO pay the interest on the bonds OF the
City OF Annapolis, e. required by the Acts OF
the General Assembly Of Maryland, sessions o.
eighteen hundred and ninety four and eigh-
teen hundred and ninety eight and nineteen
hundred. -
sEcTIoE 8-And be u established and or
GAINED by the authority Aforesaid, That y
20 collect said sums 80 set apart Tor the several
Sinking Funds and 10 keep separate the receipts
and account. thereof and deposit the same 0i 70
savings Institution, - required py the several
ordidances relating TO and providing for said
several bond issues and 20 receive on account
States and it shall be the duty Of the Coliecsor
and Treasurer. and he Il hereby directed %
express upon the said tax bills for sne presen 1s
dollars thereofis for the ordinary expenses OF Inc
city, and eight cenh on each one hundred
dollars Is for the sinking FUND. for the payment
OF the bond issues as authorized by the Acts OF
the General Assembly Of Maryland, sessions Of
1894, 1898 and 1900
SRcrIoN 4 And be Il further established and
ordained BY the authority aforesaid, That this s
ordinance shall take effect from the date OF
its passage.
Approved August 25th. 1903.
SAMUEL JONES. Mayor,
Test :-CHAS. N. ROBINSON, Clerk. so
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-10-24
GOLF IN AMERICA.

The recent victory of the all Ameri-
can getf team over the contingent Of
English players now visiting the Unit
ed States was striking illustration q
the great advances made by our ex-
perts during the last few years. That
the worlds ablest players are Britains
is not surprising, considering the fact
the game originated on the tight little
isle" and that Englishmen and Scotch
men were ardent patrons of 1t years
before golf was introduced into this
country. Therefore a defeat of rep
resentatiye team OF Britishers by pick
ed players OF our own is an uulnistak-
able evidence that we are approaching
the highest standard OF form and exc
cution.
The recent defeat of the invaders
marked the first setback British team
has ever received Mt the hands Of
Americans. aud most of the credit
should be awarded TO Walter J. Travis,
who recently won the championship
Of America for the third time. Mr..
Travis was captain of the triumphant
team. and after defeating John L. Low.
the English captain. he acted as cad
die for several other players, giving
them valuable advice concerning their
strokes II is interesting to note that
while Mr.. Low has long been consid-
cred the worlds greatest ''putter." Mr..
Travis outclassed him completely In
their contest. which took place on the
links of the Nassau Country club. Glen
Cove. N. Y.
Americans are now patronizing golf
20 so great an extent that the game is
as much Of national sporting factor
as baseball. tennis. football. etc. and
the fact that the Britons rightfully
claimed to be our superiors has long
been a source OF discomfort to our ar
dent club wfelders. Now. however. we
have reason to congratulate ourselves
that we are on the verge OF Wrestling
the Britishers' leadership from their
clutches, and n Uncle SamueYs players
continue their improvement IN future
years at a rate equal to their past adj
vancement the time is not far OF when
John Bull will be sending his golfers
over here to learn the fine points OF
the game.
Plainly we are not content with hold
ing the Americas cup, the Palma tro-
ply for International craftsmanship.
running and jumping records. etc. We
want the international golf champion
ship as our next sporting asset. and
then perhaps wen send over to Eng
land winning tennis. polo and even
cricket teams Who can tellf