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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08
THE ANTITRUST BILL
LrTTLEFIELD MEASURE PASSES
 UNANIMoUsLY.
The Man from Maine and MT. Dt Armond of Missouri Exchange Sharp Words-Provisions
 of the Measure.

Washington. Feb. 7.-By a vote of 245 to the House today passed the antitrust bill The closing chapter was devoid of crats offered a series of amendments designed to place teeth in the bill. but they were either ruled out of order or voted down by strict party vote.
 On only one vote were the political ranks broken. It was on an amendment offered by MT. Thomas Rep.. Ia-O to make the filing of returns incumbent upon all corporations mandatory.
 On that amendment seven Republicans voted with the Democrats. The bill as passed requires corporations hereafter organized to file returns covering It's articles of incorporation. financial com- position, condition, etc.. with the Inter- State Commerce Commission on penalty of being restrained from engaging In in- terstate commerce and prescribes penal ties for false returns, etc. The commls- sion is given althority in It's discretion to call for similar returns from existing corporations doing an interstate business. The commission Is given power to compel
 
 to exceed $500 Is imnossd for failure to obey the commission in this respect. Rebates by carriers Is made punishable with fine of not less than S,000 and corporations violating the provisions of this section are forbidden the use of the instrumentalities of interstate commerce.
 Carriers are prohibited from knowingly transporting articles produced, manu- factured or sold in violation of the Sher- man act In cases of prosecutions no person Is to be excused from testifying on the ground that such testimony would tend to incriminate him. but for such testimony the witness is not to be prose- cuted. The circuit courts are given jurisdiction in cases of violation and 1t Is made the duty of the district attorneys to institute proceedings to prevent a viola ton and individuals damaged by viola tions are given authority to sue.
 During the debate on the bill thero was a sharp personal encounter between MT. DeArmond (Mo) and MT. Littlefield (Me.) A number of amendments to the first section had been voted down and one by Mir. Henry Crexas) offering as new section the placing of steel rails and some other articles on the free list had been allowed to go over on point of order, when Mr. De Armond moved that de- bate on the section close
 This brought Mir. Littlefeld to his feet.
 Has the gentleman taken charge of the bill?' he asked.
 "I will say to the gentleman from Maine" replied MT. De Armond that I do not think there Is any suggestion that anybody is taking charge of the bill' and there might be some reasons to suggest that not much of anybody has had charge of the bill.' wish to reach a point where amendments that We have prepared will be voted on; and do not care to play Into the hands of the gentle man from Maine or anybody else, who
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08

may be disposed to fritter away time on this occasion.''
 MT. Littlefield: 'Tet me ask the gentleman. does he undertake to intimate that the gentleman from Maine has been responsible for any of these delays?s
 Mir. de Armond; T undertake to say that the suggestion of the gentleman that somebody was trying to take charge of this bill is entirely gratuitous and tho better sense of the gentleman from Maine and the better manners of the gentleman from Maine ought to make him aware ee that fact"
 Mir. Llttlefeld: 'I trust the gentleman knows that the gentleman from Maines did not intend to be personally offensiva to the gentleman from Mssiouri; at least if he does not appreciate that fact, the gentleman from Maine desires to 60 state."
 The incident was closed. however, with4 out further words and after a speech bT Mir. Clayton (Ala.) who in commendinm Sections 5, 6, 2 and Il. declared that the bill contained "so much good 1t would never become a law" all minority amoud- ments were presented and voted down.
 At the expiration of the three hours allowed for the consideration of amend- ments under the special order, the special committee of the whele rose and without intervening motion the vote was taken upon the passage of the bill. The roll was called upon the demands of mem- bers of both sides of the House and not a single vote was recorded against tho bill. It was declared passed unanimously.
 Immediately afterwards, at 3:35 D. m. the House adjourned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08
AN EFF& { TO UNITE REPUBLI,S .s CONSIDER COM PRo,eS z OBI STATEHOOD. Democ, q Inclined to Allow the Bill tofS | in Preference to Com i.
 oining New Mexico Eh and Arizona.

lshington, Feb. 1.-The leading Re- publican members of the Senate who op- pose the omnibus Statehood bill were in conference for a time today in an effort to devise plan to bring the present de- bate to close by suggesting a compro- mise measure which can be passed. They did not change their plan for a double consolidation. providing for the admis- sion of Oklahoma and Indian Territory as one State and of Arizona and New Mexico as another. but they talked es- pecially of the time and method of bring ing the subject before the Senate.
 In the matter of method they have de- cided that the new bill should be submit ted first to the Committee on Territo- ries and in the matter of time they con cede that the question should be sprung next week. but did not set any definite lay. The one difficulty Is the doubt of securing the adherence of all the Repub- lican Senators. There is desire to have the Republicans unite and there is still some doubt as to whether they can be brought over, tho objection of the op- ponents of the omnibus bill being to the admission of New Mexico and Arizona even as one State. Senator Quay also finds difficulty in accepting the proposal which is not entirely acceptable to his Democratic followers in the fight. The Democrats generally declare that they will not agree to consolidation and some of them say that rather than submit they will let the bill fail altogether.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08
A REQUEST FOR COAL.
Caracas Will Soon Be Without
 Illuminating Gas.

Caracas. Feb. IA committee compos- ed of two Germans. two Frenchmen, one Englishman. two Dutchmen and two Spaniards. representing the foreign resi- dents of Caracas have informed W. w.. Russell, secretary of the American Lega- ton that next Tuesday the city of Cara cas would be without Illuminating gas and that as a result great fear Is felt for the safety of the life and property under such conditions.
 In view of the political situation the committee requested MT. Russell to use his good offices in the name of the foreign communities of this city with the commanding officers of the blockading warships to secure their permission for the landing at La Guaira of a cargo of coal which is now on board ship at Cura- cao. It is understood that MT. Russell has referred the matter to Washington.
 The revolutionary committee located in Caracas is much perturbed at the receipt of news that Luciano Mendoza, who is reported to have gone to Curacao. has been obliged to abandon their revolution rv operations because of a lack of am- munition. It is thought by many that the revolution Is at end.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08
BRYAN WON'T BE THERE.
Would Not Attend Banquet to Which Cleveland is Inviteu.

@ OleVGlduu Is 4uVltC0s
 Chicago, Feb. 7.-William J. Bryan to- day declared that he would refuse to att tend any banquet to which Grover Cleve- land was to be invited Colonel Bryan's declaration was made through an inti- mate friend to the officers of the Iroquois Club. which intended to invite Bryan, Cleveland and other Democratic leaders to- banquet to be held on Jackson s birthday, March 16.
 It had been proposed to make this ban quet the occasion for a national Demo- cratic love feast. The banquet commit tee of the club had prepared list of prominent Democrats to whom invita- tions to be present and deliver addresses were to be sent. The first name on the list was that of former President Grover Cleveland. The second one was that of William J. Bryan.
 Mir. Bryan passed through the city to- day on his way to Indiana. He saw the list of speakers at the Iroquois banquet that had been published in the morning papers, and immediately declared that he would not attend the banquet.
 What need is there of inviting any one else to a banquet at which Grover Cleveland Is to be present.? he asked, and requested friend to have his name stricken off the list of those who were to pc lhNlLeG 10 Lne 1roquostte AStuuspttAtkHet fi
 In compliance with MT. Bryan's ex- pressed wish, Judge Tuley. President of the Iroquois Club, was told of his inten- tions In the afternoon. Judge Tuley will refer the question of issuing an invita- tion to Colonel Bryan to the banquet committee of the club.
 Among the men who are to be invited to attend the banquet are: Grover Cleve- land, Horace Boise, David B. Hill, J. j.. Hill. Richard Olney. William c. Whitney, Daniel Lamont, Don M. Dickinson. Hen. ry Watterson. x-Attorney-General liar. mon and Senator Bailey.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08
THE sENATE
EssEii

Washington. Feb. 7.-The Statehood bill again today claimed the greater share continued. but did not conclude his spech on that subject and toward tho close of the day there was a general de- bate on the allegation of the expedition to the bill that 1t does not contain suf- fcient safeguards against polygamy. In the course of his remarks. Mir. Kean read from book of travel by German au- thority to show that polygamy now ex. ists in the Mormon church in the republic of Mexico and the fact was commented upon by Messrs. Beveridge. Spooner and Depew as going to show that the contan- ton that polygamy had been abolished in not well founded.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08
HAZING AT ANNAPOLIS.
Midshipman Pearson Has Jaw
 Broken in Fight.


 Broken in Fight.
 Annapolis. Md. Feb. 7.-Midshipman R. H. Pearson. son of the Secretary of State of New Hampshire. who a few weeks ago sustained a fracture of the jaw during fstic encounter with an upper classman at the Naval Academy, rendered his res- ignation today to Superintendent Brown son. The fistcuffs resulted from an at- tempt to "run'~ Pearson. He was &C., cused of cowardice when he threatened to report the would-be 'hazers'' and was forced to fight an upper classman of his own size and weight.
 Superintendent Brownson. Superinten- dent of the Naval Academy. summoned before him today all the members of the third class and admonished them upon the iniquities of hazing and running" On their refusal to agree to discontinue the practice, he restricted them from all liberty and today. for the first time in years. the third class men were refused all liberty and were compelled to adhere closely to their duties in the academy school rooms and work shop. Captain Brownson says he will break up all forms of hazing at the Academy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08
GRAND v1z1ER JOHN HAY.
Sultan of Morocco Addresses thc
 Secretary of State.

Washington. Feb. o7.-In quaint fiorid oriental style the State Department has been advised that the Sultan of Morocco has decided to make a government exhib- 1t at the St. Louis Exposition and has set apart S10O.0O0 for the purpose. The notice came to the department with the fol- lowing preface
 Thanks be to Allah alone.
 ITO the venerable, highly honored; the wise in whom reliance is placed, John Hay, Vizier of Foreign Affairs of the ex- alted American Government" etc.
 The note is signed ''Mohammed Ben Fl Arabee Fl Azek. the Smile of Allah be upon him"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08

House, some of the prominent rspeeeeu4 tatives learning the gist of the dicpatch1GH
 Not First oftense.
 Then it became known that thiS weq not the first time'the Standard oil Con- pany, through It's attorneys. had eudeGN4 ored to influence legislation in Congrp14 at this session. The attorneys for tho company, 1t was stated, had opposed v1g~ orousfy the enactment of the meaeuxe4 submitted by Attorney General Kn0x to the subcommittee of tho House Judiciary Committee. Subsequently,, when what io known at the Littlefeld bill was repor4o4 to the House, 1t can be said on the beGo of authority that the Standard oil Com pany's counsel began to devote their op@' position particularly to the Nelson am0md4 ment to Section 6 of the Departmeut o1 Commerce bill, the amendment which contains practically the publicity feo> lures of the Knox antitrust bi1l. ThsH did not want that incorporated in tha measure. and. it is said. used thcir ut~ most efforts to prevent it's favorabls ooIl> sideration. They were unsuccessful. an the bill, with that amendment, wzn agreed upon unanimously today by th3 conferees of the two branches of Con- gross. It is this legislation particularly that the Standard Oii Company co vies orously objects to and which it hope4 might be headed ofr or emascuiafed through tho appeals made to Senator2 before 1t reached the stage of actual pas@ sage. .d
 Standard Oil Too Powerful.
 It is said by authority that the admins tstration hopes that the Elkins rebatg bill which was passed by the Senate thtx week. will be passed also by the Housos While this measure, too. is opposed by those who are in favor of no trust Iegis- iatton. tho special opposition to 1t does not come from the Standard oil Company. because it is explained, the corporation having grown beyond any effects the en- forcament of such legislation might have upon it. The President, 1t Is understood. regards the Ellxins bill as essential tc a rounding out of the administration plan for antitrust legislation and 1t is be- lived by those in close touch with him and with the conditions in Congress that 1t may be enacted into law
 Tonight the efforts being made to de- feat or emasculate pending antitrust leg- isiation formed the basis of some auf- mated conferences. Indeed. the subject is likely to be developed in some detail in Congress.
 One of the recipients .of feisRranz signed by John D. Rockefeller said:
 .sNo such formidable weapon ever has been put fin the hands of one man by another in q legislative contest as waa put in my hand by the sender of that telegram. If necessary. will rise in my place in the Senate and read 1t. Then we will see whether any votes are to ha recorded against the legislation at whIcls these efforts are being directed"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08
STANDARD OIL
 WIRES SENATOR'S
John D. Rockefeller Shows His
 Understanding Effort to @ Stop Legislation.

Washington, Feb. 7.--It can be stated by authority that unless antitrust legis- lation, at least reasonably satisfactory to the administration is enacted at the pres- ent session. President Roosevelt on the fifth of March, will call an extraordi- nary session of the Fffty-eighth Con- gress. The President has told members of Congress of his desires and of his de- termination in this regard. It is under stood that the announcement was direct and unqualified.
 It Ia further stated that the determina- ton of the President was reached only after careful consideration of the stren- uous efforts that are being made to de- feat any antitrust Legislation by Con- gress. These efforts have covered a wide range They were characterized today by ono prominent Republican leader. to quote him directly. ''as the most remark able of which have had personal knowl- edge during my public life"
 These efforts culminated during the past thirty-six hours, 1t is now deolared by indirect appeals from the Standard oh Company. through its President. John D. Rockefeller. to members of the Sen ate not to enact any anti-trust legisla- ton at this time.
 Six Senators Approached.
 No less than six United States Senators have received teiegrams signed eJohn D. Rockefelier'' urging that no antf-trust legislation be enacted. It has not been possible to obtain . copy of these dis patches. which. it can be said, are prac- tically identical Substantially. they read as follows,
 We are opposed to any antitrust leg islation. Our counsel. Mir. -. will sec you. It must bo stopped"
 As stated these telegrams (and it must be clear that only the substance and not the exact wording is here given) were signed John D. Rockefeller" Yesterday morning one of the counsel for the Standard Oil Company arrived in Washington and called immediately upon members of the Senate as indicated in the telegrams. He did not remain long. Scaicely had he made known his busi- ness than he was informed, curtly. that his presence here was undesirable, and he left with an intimation that he had better return to New York.
 During the afternoon information con- corning the receipts of the messages leaked out and became the subject of some quiet cloak room discussion at the Senate. The news also reached the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08
FUNERAL OF MOODY.
Tremendous Crowds Attend the
 ObseuuieS


 JAsheville, N. C., Feb. 1.-The funeral services of the late Congressman Moody was held at the Waynesville Methodist Episcopal Church South this afternoon at o'clock, conducted by the Rev. J. E. Abernathy, pastor of the church.
 Despite the rain which began falling last evening and has continued steadily ever since. the entire town and county turned out en masse to pay a last tribute to the dead representative and every train brought scores of visitors. There were many beautiful floral offerings.
 At 2 o'clock the funeral procession moved from Major Moodys house to the church. In line. came the special con- gressional committee from Washington of twenty members. members Of the Waynesvllle bar. the royal Arcanum and the K. of P.
 The service was a most impressive one and was concluded with the K. of P. and Royal Arcanum burial ceremony. A high tribute was paid the dead Congressman by Dr. Abernathy. The interment was at Green Hill cemetery.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08
wi1l Ask for Tillman,s Release.

Charleston. S. C., Feb. 7.--Congressman- elect George c. Croft of Aiken. James II Tillman's law partner, and P. H. Nelson, a leading criminal lawyer of Columbia, attorneys for the accused. will ask next Thursday that MT. Tillman. charged with the killing of Editor/N. G. Gonzales, be released on bail. They served notice of their action on Attorney General Gunter and Solicitor Thurmond this evening. They will appear before Chief Justice Pope in chambers next Thursday and will apply for Tillman's release on bond.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08
1oUBET IS COMING.
President of France to Visit St.
 Louis Exposition.

Chicago. Feb. 7.-According to The Chronicles New Orleans correspondent. the French colony there has received word that President Loubet of France, will come to that city about June 15, 1904, on board a French man-of-war. en route to the St. Louis Fair The idea is to retrace the steps of historic French discoveries and to ascend the Mississippi River as they did in years gone by.
 It is planned that after visiting the fair, NJ Loubet will cross the continent on a special train to New York. There he will board United States cruiser and be taken back to France.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08
REFUSES TO PAY UP.
Santo Domingo Declines to Settle
 With United States.


 claims. The meeting declared that the A public meeting has been held under the auspices of the Dominican Government to consider the demands of the United States made through Minister Powell for a settlement of the Clyde Line and Ross claims The meting declared that the government Of the United States should not interfere in these cases and that the Clyde Line ani Ross shall settle their differences with the Dominican Govern ment in the courts
 It was decided to send the Minister of Finance. Senior Emiliane Tejera, to Washington to announce this decision to the government of the United States.
 Meanwhile. MT. Powell continues to de- mand a settlement of the claims, re- fuses to accept the terms proposed. and has announced that he will not submit to any further delay. It IS asserted that the Dominican Government is seeking to evade by all possible means a settlement of the American claims.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08
Bristow to Ratira.

Kansas City, Feb. 1.-The Journal this morning says; From source believed to be trustworthy, 1t is learned that Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow of Kansas City, is shortly to re- tire from his position in the Postoffice De- partment and to be made a member of the Dawes Commission to treat the i've civilized tribes"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08
Salvador Wants Peace.

Washington. Feb. 7.-Senor Lopez, the Minister has had advices from his government of a reassuring character, which he communicated today to Secretary Hay. Generally they were to the effect that the people of Salvador are not inclined to war with their Gen. tral American nelghbora and are deter naInad &0 kaaD &hs peace.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08
Failed to Aeree.

White Palms. N. r.. Feb. T-The jury in the action for $250,oOO brought against the New York Central Railroad by the four daughters of Alfred NJ. Perrin. who was killed in the Park Avenue tunnel disaster. failed to agree and was dls- charged. Eleven jurors were said to favor verdict of $75.0OO but the other stood out for only S25,0o0
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08
PeIee Active.

Paris. Feb. 7.-The Governor of the Is- land of Martinique in a dispatch to the Colonial Office, announces that Mount Pe- lee volcano continues active; that its summit is constantly changing shape and thrown out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08
Killed by a Maeiatrnta.

Charleston, s. c, Feb 7-Henry W. Blitch. truck farmer of Meggetts. Cole. ton County, was shot and Instantly killed there yesterday afternoon by Magistrate Behling. There had been some dispute ha. tween them about a land transaction.
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nr- Cnrrv,a Condition.

Ashevllle, N. C.. Feb. 7.--Dr. Curry's condition is unchanged; if anything he is resting more quietly. He passed fair ly good night.
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Confirmed by Senate.

Washington. Feb. 7.-Confirmations by the Senate: Brigadier General Colonel Charles L. Davis 5th infantry
 Postmasters-Florida. J. M.Jolley, Day tonas
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Continued on Page Tan.l
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THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON. FEB. E. FOR ALABAMA: FAIR SUN DAY WITH COOLER IN FIX TREME SOUTHERN POR- TION; MONDAY FAIR; FRESH WEST WINDS.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-04-08


Messrs. Frank and Louis Chap
man left for Wheeling. o, 20 seek
employment.
Herbert Bateman, of Arlee, vas
the guest of v E. Hereford. Sat
urday and Sunday.
Miss Verna Woods and brother
Everett. visited friends here re
Gently
Wheat is looking fiue at this
place and if nothing prevents, the
farmers are expecting good crop
the coming season.
V, E Hereford will attend
sch DOL at Lebanon. D, this spring,
Willie Moore, one of Mason
County's most prosperous young
farmers, and who resides at Ell
we'll, was the guest of Virgil Here.
ford. recently
Wishing the Register and its
many subscribers success along the
journey of life, we remain as ever,
TEMPEST and SUNSHINE
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-04-08
OLD TOWN.

Correspondence Aprile.
Miss Bette Hall, of Beech Grove,
spent Thursday with the Misses
Rifle.
John Borgess. and little son, of
Csdmus, Ohio. were visiting friends
mere last week.
j E Kirker, of Leon, was visi.
tor here last week.
Miss Lille Carder is no better at
this writing, we are sorry to say.
Mrs Junius Rifle is visiting rel
atives and friends at Cadmus, o
, Mrs Christy Folden and baby, Of
Heights, spent Thursday here.
, Mr. and Mrs James Gaskin and
family spent Saturday and Sunday
with relatives at Leon.
Jasper Rifle. of Beech Hill
spent Thursday with his father
here.
There will be Easter services al
Bethel Easter Sunday. Invita-.
tons extended to all
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