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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18
BALFOUR GIVES GROUND
DRIVEN INTO THE CAMP OF
 CHAMBERLAIN.
Believed That Position of Government is More Precarious Than Ever. Personal Triumph for
 Colonial Secretary.

London, June 1.-The whole evening session of the House of Commons was occupied with the discussion of motion to adjourn made by the Liberal leader. Sir Henry pbell-Bannerman. in or der to obtain further light regarding the governments position on the preferential tariff question. The motion was finally rejected by 252 votes to 132. While the opposition was scarcely more successful than heretofore, in drawing the Govern ment into a discussion of the general scheme of preferential trade within the empire, Premier Balfour and Colonial Sec retary Chamberlain emphatically declared that the Government of New South Wales was in no misapprehension regarding the attitude of the home government and in fact the cabinet as a whole thoroughly agreed with the sentiments of Vice-Ad- miral Lawson, Governor of New South Wales, whose dispatch concerning the attitude of the New South Wales Gov ernment was the cause for today's de- bate.
 Sir Charles. Dilke, having referred to the Premiers statement as a momentous one, committing the Government to policy of retaliation which was a direct step towards avowed protection, MT. Bal four retorted that he had not said word about retaliation, but he would not shrink from retaliation If he were sat-
 
 MT. Chamberlain referred to Germany's action toward Canada as a proof that there was hostile discrimination against the colonies. He did not blame Germany so long as the British policy was to lie down under that treatment Then, en- dorsing the Premier's statement regarding retaliation, the Colonial Secretary ex- pressed his confidence that Germany would not compel Great Britain to con sider retaliatory measures but If 1t did he would Say with MT. Balfour that 1t was the Governments duty to find a remedy.
 The result of today's debate is recog nized as a great personal triumph for MT. Chamberlain. The intention of the Lib erals was to drive a wedge between the Colonial Secretary and the Premier who has throughout endeavored to maintain a non-committal attitude towards the pref crential tariff proposals. Instead of his attaining this aim, the effect of the de- bate was to drive MT. Balfour into the Colonial Secretary's arms and practical ly commit the government to a policy of retaliation. A feature of the situation was the changed attitude of the Conserv- atives towards MT. Chamberlain. In pre- vious debates on the same subject MT. Chamberlain was treated with a certain coolness. Tonight, on the contrary, he was greeted with ringing cheers.
 Rumors circulated in the lobbies to- night to the effect that the debate would result in the resignation of Chancellor of the Exchequer Ritchie, the Duke of Dev- onshire and other free traders in the cab inet. but these reports were not regarded seriously. It is believed however, that tn governments position is more preca- rious than ever and nothing can delay an appeal to the country on the question.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18
REESE IN WASHINGTON
WAS SUMMONED BY ATToRNE!
 GENERAL KNOX.
Announced That the Department of Justice are Determined to Eradi- cate Alleged Peonage in State
 of Alabama.

Washington. June i.-United States Attorney Reese of Montgomery. Ala, was at the Department of Justice today in response to a request from Attorney General Knox, who wished to confer with him in regard to the progress of the pros cautions of persons in Alabama for peon- age.
 Although the attorney is not disposed to discuss for publication the status of the case or the extent of the peonage system in Alabama, it Is known that a large number of cases are under investi- gation and that in addition to the arrests already made. warrants soon will be is- sued for a larger number.
 It is said that the system Is not in operation to any considerable extent near the cities and large towns, but that in some of the sparsely settled regions 1t Is common.
 The officers of the Department of Jus tice are determined to eradicate the evil and every discovered case will be prose- cuted vigorously.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18
Work of the Teachers.

The second days session of the Twen- ty-second Annual Convention of the Ala bama Educational Association was at- tended by a larger number of teachers than on yesterday. Among the promi- nent speakers heard this morning were Chapel Cory, Birmingham; President s. M. Hosmer, Superintendent J. H. Phil lips, Birmingham; Prof H. O. Murphree. Marion, and Prof. Otis D. Smith, Auburn. The discussion of the rural school con solidation scheme was particularly i'm portant and attracted great attention.
 In reference to the consolidation of rural schools, MT. Cory said in part: q do not believe in consolidation in any large way. It behooves us rather to cul- tivate the local idea to its extremest limit. In the future, when better roads are enjoyed and the people more thor oughly awake on the subject, consolida- ton may be expected. Money is the chief thing. Teachers are underpaid. To get money means local taxation. The nation al treasury Is closed for many years to come while the State vault is hopelessly shut. Local taxation cannot be accomp- lished in a day. however worthy the ob- ject in view; but once let the rural school problem be thrown into the light of dis cusson and some remedy for the present evils will be discovered"
 Considerable discussion followed, the conensus of argument being in favor of the consolidation of he schools. The topic of 'Vaiue of Manual Training in the Public School was taken up and discussed at length. R. L. Dlmmitt of Birmingham, and F. T. Nisbitt of Flor ence. were the principal speakers. Su- perintendent J. H. Phillips of Brming- ham, also spoke on the subject. The third topic of the day was Reciprocal Relation of the College and Common School" Dr. s. M. Hosmer. President of the Southern University at Greensboro, giving the opening address. Tonight a general reception was given the teachers and a banquet followed at the Hillman Hotel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18
DUTCH BUILT HOLLAND" I"
How Land is Reclaimed From the
 North Sea.

New York Tribune
 'I suppose you have heard how Haar- lem Lake was pumped dry" said the Boston man to the Chicago man on board a returning ocean steamship.
 Never heard of Haarlem Lake, no" said the Chicago man. How did they do 1t? With a drainage canal?"
 Mercy. mo-" said the Boston man. throwing up his hands, and then taking off his glasses. which he wiped care fully and replaced on his nose. "The Chicago Dra,nage Canal is a mere play thing compared with the engineering feat or draining Fiaariem Lake. The Dutch built dike around a piece of the sea. and then pumped thu lake they had made entirely dry Ths was SD successful that other portions of the sea have been re- ciairacd in the same way Now the Meth erlande! have set out to dry up sea, th Zuyder Zee, and reclaim about SIX hundred square miles. The cost of this undertaking is estimated at $4l,0J0,0Oo Hr Sc.93Ol0J more tran the cost of tha New York subway. The Dutch Government, LoWcve.. exppcts to get it's money back. as it will have 5000 acres Of land, from which it expects to get rental of s4 50U,0JO year.
 You may say. lviag as you do in Chicago, that such a marshy tract of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18
DEMANDS OF MINERS
BELIEVED THEY WILL ASK AN
 INCREASE IN PAY.
Scale Committee Will Submit its Re port to the Convention Today Havis's Attorneys Struggle
 For a Continuance.

Birmingham, June H-(Special.) .)-The announcement was made this afternoon in the convention of the United Mine Workers of America, Alabama Division. No. 20, that the scale committee would be ready to submit it's report the first thing tomorrow morning.
 No definite information is to be had as to what this report contains, though ru- nor Is persistent and the belief is that the miners will make the following de- mands: Semi-monthly pay days, thus practically avoiding the commissary; eight hours to constitute a day; five cents advance on the maximum and min imum wage for coal digging; certain changes in the rules of mining.
 The third days session was not a very interesting one in the miners conven- tion. It was decded to call for contri- buttons from all locals for the purpose of erecting a handsome monument over the grave of John Lamont, a miner who died a short while ago at Pinckney City, in this county.
 Two resolutions were killed by the convention. one to compel any beginner at work in the mines to be a laborer for at least twelve months before being al- lowed to work under a check number, and the other to have a general celebra- tion day. Fourth of July, and providing that there be no work on the remaining days in the week containing the Fourth of July. The Legislative Committee made an exhaustive report of its work during the past six months. telling how bills regulating mining in this State had been prepared and had failed of adoption in the Legislature.
 It is certain that the operators will not grant the demands mentioned above. The operators will have the new scale pre- scented to them next Monday in the joint conference. The Alabama Coal Opera tors Association will meet tomorrow morning in this city and will probably discuss plans for their procedure inf the joint conference
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18
Restaurant Strike Settled.

Chicago, June 17.-An amicable adjust ment of the hotel and restaurant strike was reached tonight and the strikers will return to work Friday morning after two weeks of idleness. All differences between employers and employees are to De settled by arbitration. The obstacle which for the past week has prevented a settlement, the demand of the joint board of the strikers that union workers only be employed, was waived by the strikers in a formal proposal tonight to the hotel and restaurant owners asking for peace. The proposal was accepted without delay. A conference of represen- tatives of both sides will be held tomor- row to select the board of arbitration.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18

land. even after 1t has been reclaimed and drained, would be malarial Not so. Not so. The draining of the land will be done a little at time. so as to short en the marshy stage as much as possible. Coast land even if low. when past the marshy stage is especially healthful. Furthermore. the people of that country are used to low land. At any rate, they succeeded in drying up Haarlem."
 Pardon me. were you speaking of the reform administration?' inquired New Yorker, who happened to pass by. Did you not say somebody had successfully dried up HarIem?"
 We were speaking of the Old Country, If you please" replied the Bostonian.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18
COMING OF MIR. SHEPARD
DISTINGUISHED NEW YORKER
 TO SPEAK HERE TOMORROW.
He Will Address State Bar Associa- tion at State Capitol on "The Promise of the Isthmian
 Canal

Mir Edward Morse Shepard of New York City, who is to address the Alabama Bar Association at its annual meeting in the hall Of the House of Representatives Friday at 12 o'clock, will reach Montgomery Friday morn- ing at Il o'clock.
 While fin Montgomery Mir Shepard will be the guest of Judge William H. Thomas at his handsome home South Perry Street, and Judge Thomas will meet him at the union rail- way station tomorrow morning. From the resi- dence of Judge Thomas Mir. Shepard will be driven to the State Capitol where he will be received by the lawyers and shortly after 12 o'clock he will begin his address The Promise of the Isthman Canal"
 It is hoped and expected that a large num- Der of ladies will be present to hear the dis tinguished speaker
 Mir Shepard is of the most prominent lawyers in the United States. He is a Presi- dential possibility, having been mentioned as a possible nominee of the Democratic Party. Mir. Shepard has been described as student, statesman and gentleman" He Is 49 years old and has long been factor in the public affairs of New York.
 The Bar Association will be convened in the hall of the House of Representatives Friday morning by the President, Lawrence Cooper of Huntsville. It Is believed that the attend ance will be very large.
 Saturday the lawyers will have a session at Jacksons Lake where a barbecued dinner will be served.
 MT. Shepard spoke yesterday at Washington and Lee University, Lexington Va, and will leave there today for Montgomery. He will re- main here until Saturday evening at 6 o'clock when he will leave for New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18
SITUATION IS TENSE.
Outlook is for Trouble in the Far
 East

Outlook IS TOT IrouDle III Lne Far
 East.
 Victoria, B. C., June 1.-The steamer Victoria from the Orient brought news that a naval demonstration Is being held in connection with the situation in the far East by the Japanese and British at Che Foo. A number of United States war ships were also present.
 The Tientsin correspondent of The To- kio Azall says some American war ships have of late entered the Yellow Sea and have landed several engineers at New Chwang and on the Yulu River for the purpose of surveying these districts.
 It Is also stated that large number of Americans have lately been entering Manchuria to inspect the territory and then watch the movement of Russians there.
 The Chuao says that Russian naval maneuvers are going on in the neighbor- hood of Dalney. On May 15 fifteen Rus sian war ships which were taking part in the maneuvers sailed for Port Arthur. A portion of the fleet plays the part of the Japanese navy while the ships that came to the far East recently play that of the Russian navy. Admiral Alexieff Is commanding the movements of the ships from his flagship, the Rurio. The scene of the menuevers Is said to extend frcm the Gulf of Pc Chi Iii to the Korean Sea where the ships now sailing for the far East have arrived.
 Extensive manuevers will take place in the neigEborhood of Korea. The Osaka Mainich reports that 5000 Chinese coolies have arrived at New Chwang from Tien Tsin and Che Foo en route to Manchuria to engage in railway work and the con struction of foHtifcations and barracks for the Russians.
 Shanghai papers give the following translation of an alleged telegram dated May 12 from Chan gChin Tung at Pekin to the acting viceroy at Wu Chang Tuan Fang:
 As regards the Russian conditions the government is in a state of great perplex- ity. In my opinion these conditions should be formally rejected. If the Russians maintain th@ demands we should beg the coNrt to transfer the seat of govern ment ~ Nan King and declare war on Russia.''
 Arrangements are being made to cele- brate the seve1tieth birthday of the Chi nese Dowager Empress in November next Over Sl0,000,00O are being secured for the celebration.
 According to Pekin dispatch Wu Ting Fang, former Minister to Washing ton, has been appointed a viee-minister of Foreign Affairs of China.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18
Trial of Glen Havis,

Judge Samuel E. Greene has overruled all motions for continuance filed by the defense In the case of Glen Havis, who. with William Wise, is charged with the murder of Elias Latham in the lobby of the Morris Hotel. The court room has been crowded since this case has been called. The absence of Mrs. Joseph Rubel, material witness, was the first contention of the defendant for a contin- uance Then a motion was made to quash the indictment; then a motion to quash the venire. This afternoon there was further contention for a continuance.
 The trial stated this afternoon and two jurymen were accepted by both sides. The case will probably last ten days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18
Ten More Policemen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen to- night decided to increase the police de- partment by ten men. The Board con firmed the resolution adopted at the last meeting raising the salary of the Mayor to $3,6OO per annum.
 An ordinance was presented to prohibit pool selling on horse races either run in State or outside the State. The ordinance also prohibits the calling out of a tele- graphic description of a horse race or the display of horses names. weight, etc. on a black board for public inspection. The ordinance was a sweeping one. It was referred to the Judiciary Committee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18
A TAILoR'S MIRACLE.

A tailor made a tailor-made And for it very well was paid. Twas padded, curved and overlaid. Yet gave no sign of all his aid. The dame who in it was arrayed With perfect figure swung and swayed, Although but eighty pounds she weighed, Yet with his cotton, cloth and brad He hid each jutting shoulder blade And wondrous plumpness she displayed. Titus with his splendid tailor-made The tailor made a tailor maid.
 Life.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18
Flagler Reported Much Better.

New York June 17.-Henry M. Flagler, the oil magnate, who has been i'll at his country mansion in Oriental Point. on Long Island Sound, Is reported to be im- proving rapidly and is able to sit up. He is suffering from lumbago. MT. and Mrs. Flagler recently returned from Palm Beach. Fla. During the trip north he caught a severe cold which caused the attack
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18
Auto Trip in Arctic Circle.

Boston. June 17.-Charles J. Gidden. ex- president of the Eerie Telephone Com pany. with Mrs. Gidden. has started from Boston on an automobile trip to Chris tiana, Norway, and northward within the Arctic circle They will tour England. Ireland and part of the Continent before starting northward.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18

tinuance made by the attorneys of Ward. Ale len Rich and Whitley, charged with the mur- der of the insurance agent, J. Percy Jones, of Arkansas, was today denied by Judge Shaw, who ordered a special venire of 25O men and said that the case would be taken up for trial Friday The five defendants were arraigned and pleaded not guilty As to the other defend ants, Groom, Putnam. Bass, Walls, Piver and Barnes, 1t decided to continue their casa for the present. and their trial will depend on the outcome of the other case
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18
MR. BOOTHS ELECTION.
Montgomery Young Man at Head of
 Colleere

HUH UIHtIy 1UUHg 4Aan at dead or
 Q College.
 The Br stol CTenn.D Courier of Tuesday says of the election of Rev. George D. Booth Of Montgomery to the presidency of King College:
 "The natter of selecting a president for King College. this city. to succeed pr. George J. Ramsey. resigned. was set tied late yesterday afternoon.
 By unanimous ote al. the mem ars being present, the Board of Curators elected Rev. George D. Booth to succeed D.. Rams ".
 Mir. ABooth, who is in the city at present, is d young man. belag now lut ntGe past 2G years of age. He s, how ever. a man of good atta'nments and m2nifests willingness and determination
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18
Killed By Explosion.

A premature explosion of dynamite took place on Dunn and I.allande Bros. con tract at Lehigh Blount County, on the extension of the Birmingham Mineral Railroad today and George Barnes. white. was killed and two negroes were Injured, one of them fatally
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18
Earthnuake in San Jnan.

San Juan, P. R., June IA shock of earthquake lasting two seconds was felt here yesterday and caused alarm among the natives, who are easily frightened by these occurrences, the recnt frequency of which is believed to be connected with the volcano Mont Pelee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18
New Plant for Fnslev.

The Barrett Manufacturing Company, manufacturers of paper roofing material, with plants at Cincinnati, Cleveland and New Orleans, will erect a branch at Ems ley. By-products of coal will be pro- cured by the Semet-Solvay By-Product Company at Ensley and the new plant will give employment to a large number of hands The market hereabouts is be- lieved to be sufficient to keep up a large concern.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18
RIO GRANDE RISING,
Rise of a Foot at Fl Paso and Up-
 ward Tendency Continues.

Dallas. Tex, Iunet7.-A special to The News from Fl paso. Tex. says:
 The Rio GranGe a foot here today and the upward tendency continues The levee is still holding out, but large forces of men are work ing constantly 10 mend the weak places with bags of sand. The lowlands are being flooded on both sides of the river for than a hundred miles and great damage has resulted
 The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad is washed out at White Spur and Mesquite. and at Earthsm the water covers the tracks Trains are delayed indefinitely.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18
Bibb's Case Goes Over.

The case of John Bibb, charged with burglarizing the ticket ohice in the Union passenger station here few weeks since, in which nearly q 900 was stolen, will not be tried until September. The case was set for July 9, but 1t has been reset on account of the large number of cases needing a hearing which should come before 1t on the docket. Bibb is still in the county jail. There are two indictment against him and bail has not been fixed as yet
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18

Prof. c. J. Owens. who has leased the Anniston College and will conduct it in future has arrived from South Carolina. and will go to work at once perfecting his arrangements for the opening of the school in September
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18
MONTGOMERY, ALA.

tard Avenue. at 12:3O o'clock Tuesday morning aged 73 years Mrs. Ray had re- sided in Anniston about ten years. She was seriously ill but a short time, all though in feeble health for quite a while. The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon by Rev. J. H. Foster, Jr., at the residence. with interment at the fam fly lot at Hillside.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18
Death of ". l.. Echols.

William L. Echols, former Mayor and Alderman of Gadsden, died here in an infirmary of Bright's disease. He was 56 years of age and was well known in North Alabama. His remains were shipped to Gadsden this afternoon for interment. He was a member of a prom inent hardware firm in Gadsden.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18
ALTERED TO FIT.
Any ill-fitting garment sent HoIt's
 Dye Works, Specialists.
WILL PUT UP PRICE.
Hosiery Makers Agree to Make an
 Advanca

Advance.
 Asheville, N. C., June 17.-Important matters were disTosed of this afternoon at the final meeting of the Southern Association of Hosiery Manufacturers. It agreed to advance the price on all products of hosiery establishments irrespective of grade 10 per cent and it was the consensus of the association that further advances in prices will follow in the near fu- ture.
 Charles Chipman. who reDre scented mills in Pennsylvania and CanaGa. He declared in favor of raising the standard of the age limit for child labor to IA years and said the South had been fortunate in escaping many of the trou- bles which have arisen between capital and la bor in the North.
 It may b. cowardly to show the white feather. unless you are milliner
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18
DIED IN TENNESSEE.
s. L. Russell, Four of Whose Children
 Live in Alabama, Expires,

Anniston. June 17.-(Special)-S. L. Russell. father of s. A. and w. P. Rus sell and Mrs, F. E. Galbreath of this city and R. E. w. Russell of Ensley, died yesterday morning at his home in Concord, Tenn, at 9:30 @ clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18

The difference between vaudeville and opera is that at you think you are having run and at the other you know you are not.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18

SPECIALS THURSDAY. The Choicest Cuts of Meats, Plenty Broilers, Flyers and Hens, Freshest Young Vegetables
 Meehan & Co. Phone 20. S1 Monroe St. adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18

Mrs, A. E Ray died at the home of her daughter. Mrs. R. G. Baker, on Quin-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18

Pleaded Not Guilty. Wilson, N. C., June 1.-The motion for con-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18

We have not space to give details; see the goo the original price ticket every suit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18
Original Price Ticket on Every Suit.

These prices are for Spot Cash onIy--onl uit to customer.