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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11
The Kishineff Petition.

New York, July l0.-It was announced today that the Presidents conference with Oscar s. Straus, simon Wolf and Leo N. Levy, respecting the Kishineff petition, would be held on Tuesday next. The plans for getting the signatures are go- ing on as rapidly as possible. and signed petitions are already coming in. The ab- sence on summer vacations of prominent men is the reatestSimpediment. Nearly every person who has been approached has promptly given his signature. The names come from every portion of the country and are representatives. of all classes. The quality rather than the number of names is sought.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11
CANAL COMPANIES COUNCIL
Says the Hay-Herran Pact
 Will Be Accepted.
senor Concha, Formerly Minister to the United States from Colom- bia, e Prominent oppon-
 ent of the Treaty.

Washington, July 10.-(Special.)-The most sanguine man under all the circum- stances as to the ratification of the Pan anna canal treaty by the Colombian gov- ernment Is William Nelson Cromwell, the attorney whom report credits with receiving several millions of dollars for engineering the Panama proposition through Congress. But unless the treaty is ratified by July 20, when the present session of the Colombian Congress closes, 1t is extremely doubtful if the measure will 'ever get favorable action from Co., lombia.
 Mir. Cromwell. who is the general coun- sel of the Panama Company. has been keeping in constant touch with the State Department giving the benefit of his ad- vices from Bogota where the Colombian Congress is enmeshed in a wrangle over the Hay-Herran convention.
 Cromwell is Cheerful.
 Cromwell continues to maintain a cheer full front. and, although the latest intel ligence which has come to him from the isthmian country are devoid of definite consolation. he insists that Colombia must ratify the treaty. It Is now in his opin- ion, largely a matter of time. if action can be had before the end of the present extraordinary session. There are three reasons. he says why the Colombian Con- gress is bound to ratify. First, the Co., lombian government made the proffer of such a treaty to the United States, taking the initiative in the matter; second, the Colombian government gave It's consent to the new Panama Canal Company to sell its property and concessions to the Uni ted States, which was forbidden by the original terms granted to the French company; third. it gave its consent to the United States to make the purchase.
 Cromwell represents that there is a strong sentiment in the Colombian House of Representatives for the ratification, but that the opposition lies in the Sem ate. But the State Department claims to have known this all along.
 A conspicuous Colombian opponent of the treaty Is Senor concha, former Min- ister Of Colombia to the United States
 R. H. Watkins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11
stil After Greene and Gaynor.

Quebec, July 1O.-The United States has not abandoned its endeavors to get Gay nor and Greene, the fugitives from jus tice across the line, for trial before its courts A cable dispatch says the peti- tion has been presented to the Privy Council in England for leave to appeal to that body from the decision rendered by Judge Caron, who gave the two men their liberty in the Dominion The argument on the appeal will be heard in the latter part of July and MT. Tascherau, counsel for Greene and Gaynor will sail tomorrow For London
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11
IN HONOR OF MITCHELL.
Labor Demonstration Occurs at Pitts
 burg, Kas.,

Pittsburg, Kas., July l0.-Some twenty thousand persons participated in a labor demonstration in honor of President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers. Eight thousand coal miners with bands paraded. MT. Mitchell responded to an address of welcome.
 The subjects to be discussed by the In- terstate Convention at It's session tomor- row, will be opposition to injunction; the proposal of afhliatin9 a coal holsters union with the United Mine Workers of America; against boy labor in mines; op- position to building coal camps; favoring the selling of lots to miners. In regard to the color line, President Mitchell says that there shall be no color line drawn, except socially. and that the coal holsters union Is not necessary as a side issue of the United Mine Workers of America.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11
QUIET AT EVANSVILLE.
Now Believed That Trouble is at an
 End.

Evansville. Ind. July 1o.-The only re- minders of the recent trouble in this city in which rioting and killing figured prominently. are the funerals of John Barnett and Frank Lamble. There are no signs of disorder or demonstration of any kind, and the authorities. who are still on the alert. are of the opinion that all trouble is now at an end
 All saloons are still closed and ne- groes are keeping from the streets. and this fact obviates any chances of clashes. The newspapers will this afternoon urge that all people continue to remain at home and in that manner help preserve order
 The grand jury is still at work and many indictments may be looked for at almost any time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11
REFUSES TO RECEIVE IT.
Russian Ambassador Turns Down
 Petition as to Lynchings.

London. July 1o.-The Russian ambas- sador in London. according to the Cath ollie Herald, has refused to receive a pe- tition relative to the treatment of ne- groes in the United States and forward 1t to the Czar as requested by the Cath olic Herald.
 The petition draws attention to the in- creasing outrages on negroes. "accompa- nied by appalling brutality" and urges the Russian government to make repre- sentations to Washington asking the au- thorities there to take steps in the in- terests of civilization and humanity to suppress the growing evil" The ann bassador says the matter is outside of his purview and that he cannot. there fore, move therein.
 The Catholic Herald says the petition will be sent direct to St. Petersburg.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11
Moh Gets After Nerrn.

Mariette, Wis, July 10.-A negro named Deb Flynn was nearly killed at the street carnival here. Southern men resented his W alking with white girl. he talked back and large crowd started after him with hammers. The negro was rescued by Company I of the End regiment. NVlscon- sin National Guard. Flynn was in hiding all night and was spirited out of town tkis morning. The incident created much excitement among the crowd of visitors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11
RAMpoLLA SICK AT HEART.
Papal Secretary of State Desires to
 Enter Monastery.

Paris. July 10.-According to dispatch to the Journal from Rome. the ambas- sadors on Friday found Cardinal Ram polla wrapped in a woolen shawl. bent and complaining of being sick. The Car dinal declared he would retire from ac- tive life at the Vatican and could not attend the conclave. He said to the Spanish ambassador:
 q want to go into a monastery. and withdraw from the world. My human life will end with that of Pope Leo"
 Cardinal Rampolla wept bitterly, but at noon had an interview with Cardinal Gotti, who succeeded in consoling him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11
Quiet at Sour Lake.

Houston. Tex July 1O.-The trouble at Lake Sour quieted down today. There are a number of negroes there at work, and 1t has been announced that they will get protection If they desire to stay, the hoodlum element to the contrary not withstanding. The Mexican who was beaten about the head will probably re- cover. A negro who was beaten has dis, appeared and the extent of his injuries is not known.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11
EDITORS ELECT OFFICERS.
Major Screws of The Advertiser First
 Vice President.

VASO kSok0GA1
 Omaha. Neb.. July 1o.-After a spirited contest P. V. Collins. editor of The Northwestern Agriculturist. Minneapolis. was today elected President of the Ma tional Editorial Association.
 Other officers elected were. Major w. W. Screws of The Montgomery fAla.) Advertiser, First vice-President; G. c. Woodruff. Connecticut Second vice-Pres- ident: c. W. Robbins. Maine. Third Vice. President: ]. M. Page. Illinois. Corres- bonding Secretary; R. M. White. Mis- souri. Recording Secretary: James G. Globes. Ohio. Treasurer.
 The election of Major Screws to the First vice-Presidency was by acclama- ton. G. T. Davis of Kansas was an as- pirant for the honor. but withdrew after conducting a vigorous campaign. Major Screws is promoted from the Third Vice. Presidency. with which oflce he was honored by the Convention in Hot Springs last year.
 The convention today listened to a pa. per on The Reporter" by Mrs. EAth Tozier Weathered, of The Oregonian, Portland. Ore. and one on 'The Southern Press" by T. S. Jones of Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11
TURKS AND BULaARIANs.
Indications That They Will Soon Be
 at War.

Salonica, European Turkey. July 10.-- In spite of the reassurAng official advices from Constantinople, the belief prevails here that war between Turkey and Bull garia is imminent.
 Bulgarian bands in Macedonia are be- ing reorganized under the command of the officers from Sofia for use as scouts and guerrillas and a large concentration of troops Is taking place in the hills near Venidje, though orders have been issued to avoid an immediate conflict with the Turks, who are concentrating large forces at Koumanivi.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11
Two Hanged in Illiois.

Carbondale. H.. July 1O-Calvin Price and Jerry Graves were ha"ged today at Marion, Ill. for the murder last Febru- ary of Mrs Nellie Nichelderfer. a teach er Both men died 5ravely and before the drop fell made confessions Ten thous- and persons thronged the streets of the town, but only limited number were allowed to view the execution.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11
New York Pier Burned.

New York. July 10.-The new pier of the andinavian-American Line. at the fcot of Seventeenth Street. Hoboken, was destroyed by fire today and for the sec ond time in three years the line is tenn porarily without a pier. It is believed the loss will amount to almost $5O0OOO The wharf alone cost $2000OO to build, The heat was intense and many firemen dropped into the river for relief. No one hurt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11
A Double Murder.

Bloomington. H., July Awkward Barton of Springfield today fatally shot Julius Frank and Irving Rosenfield. mer- chants of Mason City. near here. Bar ton was arrested and placed upon train and taken to the county seat at Havana just in time to escape a mob that was being organized
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11
REPORIS ON THE CROPS
FIGURES OF DEPARTMENT OF
 AGRICULTURE.
Corn Shows Large Decrease in Acre age-The Average Condition of
 Winter Wheat Falls Of to 7S.S.

Washington, July 1o.-Preliminary re- turns to the Chief of the Bureau of Statistics of the Department of Agricul- ture show the acreage of corn planted to be about se.s00.0O0 acres, a decrease of about 4.2O0ooo acres from last year.
 The average condition of the growing crop on July was 79.4 as compared with s45 on July 1st, i902. and a ten year aver age of s0.S,
 The following table shows for each of the twenty principal corn States the acre. age compared with that of last year. on a per centage basis and the ten year July average:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11
Clnhs Must Close Bars.

Chicago. July 1O.-According to the city officials. the Standard and the Lakeside two of the most prominent clubs in Chi cago, must close their bars. They come under the power of the decision of the Supreme Court, that clubs dispensing liquors must have licenses. As both of the organizations are in a prohibition dis trict no license can be granted by the ~it
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11
Memorial to Sir Arthur Sullivan.

London. July 1O.-The Duchess of Ar gyll CPrincess Louise) today unveiled memorial bust of Sir Arthur Sullivan, on the Victoria Embankment fronting the Savoy Theater,. with which the composer was so intimately identified, At the con clusion of the ceremony W. S. Gilbert moved a vote of thangs to the Princess.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11
Brvan to Go to Europe.

Chicago, July 10.-A dispatch to The Record Herald from Lincoln. Neb.. says: William Jennings Bryan has announced his intention of going to Europe this fall to study sociology under monarchia1 form of government. It Is the intention of MT. Bryan to sail early in September and remain until the end of the year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11
FUNERAL OF. MIR. LEEDS.
Over 2,5oo Employees of the Louis
 ville 6 Nashville Attend.

Louisville. July 1O.-The funeral of Pu- laski Leeds, master mechanic of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. who was assassinated in his office by George B. Warner a discharged employe. was held this afternoon.
 Over 2,5O0 Louisville and Nashville employees marched in the funeral process sion. including shopmen from Mobile. Birmingham, Montgomery and other Southern cities. Prominent Louisville and Nashville officials from all over the South were in attendance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11
Analysis of Serum.

Rome, July 10-Dr. Rossoni, assisted by other doctors. analysed the serum ex- tracted in this mornings operation. The doctors explained that the purpose of the analysis was to determine whether the case originated from tuberculosis process, or a tumor in the thorax. The analysis showed that the disease was merely due to pleurisy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11
Beaumont Strike Ends.

Beaumont. Tex, July 1O.-The street car strike was ended today and the old men will return to work tomorrow with most O. the demands granted. They get an in- crease and shorter hours. The boycott will be called off when the cars start regularly
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11
B. Y. P. U. OFFICERS.
John H. Chapman of Chicago is
 Chosen President.

Atlanta. Ga, July 1O.-At todays ses- sion of the International Baptist Young Peoples Union the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
 President, John H. Chapman, Chicago, III
 First Vice-President, George Mills. Baltimore.
 Second Vice-President A. L. McCrim- mon. Woodstock, Ontario.
 Third vice-President, w. M. Gaines, Atlanta.
 Recording Secretary, Rev. H. W. Reed, Rock Island. III.
 Treasurer, G. B. Osgood, Chicago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11
The Knapp Trial.

Hamilton, .. July l0.-The morning ses- sion in the Knapp trial was occupied by testimony in rebuttal of Knapps insan- ity claim w J. Cline. Mary Grim and other acquaintanees testified that they regarded Knapp as sane and never heard him complain of pains in the head.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11

mission to determine the miners ratio of increase in wages as regulated by the av- craze price received for coal at tidewater. stating that he had fixed $4.6o as the av- craze price of coal at tidewater for the month of June. and that under the conn missions award the companies must pay the miners an increase of 2 per cent. for last month.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11
New Alabama Trust Company.

Wilmington, Del. July 10-(Special.)- Among the companies incorporated here today was the Industrial Finance and Trust Company. The capital Is S25O,OOO. The incorporators are; Robert R. Zell of Birmingham, Ala; Enos R. Stewart of Selma. Ala. and J. w. Campbell of Memphis, Tenn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11

of receiving money for protection" The announcement that the court had reached such an agreement was made public yes- terday. and Colonel Ames was taken into custody on the order of County Attorney Bardman of Hennepin County. Ames was taken to the Saltwater prison today prisonment
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11
Treasurer Ahsconos.

Richmond. July 10.-A special from Fredericksburg says that J. P. H. Cria- mon. treasurer of Spottsylvania county. has abscOnded owing to a shortage in his accounts. He left letter to his wife saying he would never return.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11
Acrea8e E0mp'd Ten Yr. N..ifh 1ISt Yr. iaQa. Avg.

The average condition of winter wheat On July 1 was 7S.S. as compared with S2.2 last month, T on July 1. 1902, and a ten year average of 7s.2 The following table shows for each of the twelve prin- cipal winter wheat States the condition on July 1. last year, and that on June 1, 1903, with the ten year July average:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11
wales to Breakfast on Kearsaree.

London. July 10.-The Prince of Wales has accepted an invitation to breakfast on the United States Flagship Kearsarge at Portmouth. probably Sunday. Some of the most distinguished officials of the Empire will be present
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11
Ames Begins six Year sentence.

St. Paul. Minn.. July lOS-The Supreme Court today formally entered the order sustaining the verdict of the lower court iE the case of former Superintendent of Police Fred Ames of Minneapolis, guilty
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11

ing the remainder of the day but few of the public sought the Vatican
 Then came the night bulletin and far larger crowds than had gathered during the day wandered to the Vatican in the cool. of the evening. The Swiss Guards had received instructions to admit only a small portion of the inquirers prior to the printing of the bulletin and this restrict ed number almost filled the court of the Vatican, while many waited in suspense on the steps of St. Peters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11
Carpenters Strike.

Chattanooga. Tenn. July l0-Over CTS, at work on the new Soldiers horne at Johnson City. went out on a strika today. demanding nine-hour scale
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11
Hanged For Murder.

Folkston. Ga. July 10.-Dennis Miller. colcred, was hanged here today for the murder of another negro. His case had been passed upon by the Supreme Court
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11
Increase for Anthrnciters.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, July 10.-The Lehigh Valley Coal Company today received off, cial notification from Charles P. Neill. who was annointed by the strike com
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11
chicaeo's Population 2,231, ,ooo.

Chicago. July 1O,-Chicago has passed the two million mark Its present pop ulation is 2.2S1, 900. according to the new city directory.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11
Warm in Louisville.

Louisville, July 1o.-This was the warm- est day of the season. the Government thermometer registering S7. There were several preparations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11
ae DEATHS IN NEW YORK.

Temperature of 94 Degrees and
 Humidity 40 Per Cent.
 New York, July i0.-Twenty-two deaths and sixt y-five prostrations in and around New York end Brooklyn. tell the story of today's heat. The temperature was s4 degrees and the humidity A6 per cent.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-03-12
ESTELLA.

]. J. Webster has his large stock
of logs all out of the pond and float
ed as far as Warburton's flats ON the
recent raise of Iwater.
Mrs. H. w. Osler of Bernice is
visiting relatives in this section.
The oyster supper at the hall last
Saturday evening was well attended
although the weather was bad and
the roads muddy.
Mrs. Roland Kaye was called to
Towanda by the illness of her daugh.
ter Emily, who we hear has can.
Ger.
Mrs. w. T. More has returned
from a weeks sojourn with hel
daughter at Sayre, who has had 8
cancer removed from her breast
She is being treated by DIR. @. G
Haines, cancer specialist.
Young blood and old blood 60
slightly mixed last week which re
suited in black eye to both parties
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-03-12

Master Richard Rice is laid up
with the typhoid fever.
Thos. Gilmartin is smiling. A
young son came to his home last
week
Mrs. John Hamer and daughter,
Caroline, of Dushore, are visiting
Mrs. Solon Heverly.
James Sweeney is en- the sick list.
Ed. Mason Of Towanda, was doing
business at this place Monday.
Windfield Potter who is working
at Hazelton, was home over Sunday.
Mr.. Parlas Of Wilkes Barre was y
business caller here Monday.
Chas. McKibbins and family OF
New York City, are visiting at H.
w. McKibbins.
Geo. Landbach and James Allen
of Colley, were in town Monday.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-03-12
mLSGROvE

Mrs. Joseph Miller, Mrs. Henry
Houltzour and daughter, Elsie, of
Willismsport, visited at Homer
Pecks last week.
Curtis, the youngest child of Ed
ward Hoffman, died Sunday morning
after suffering commissions all day
Saturday and up to the time of death
Sunday morning at IL o'clock. Aged
about ten months. Funeral was
held Wednesday at o'clock p. M.
The boys are catching suckers in
good shape, now.
w. L. Hoffman has been confined
to the house for about one week; ];
caused by the effects of a fall while
at work in the store.
Mr.. Shaffer of Muncy Valley, has
charge of w. L. Hoffman's store
while he is sick.
Robt. McEwen started the log
drive last week. Now for job
driving.
The infant child of Geo. Cutosh
died on Monday morning after q
short Illness. Interment was made
at Overton.
Harry Green of Skunk was ir
town few days this week.
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e SONESTOWN.

Mrs. D. HI. Lorah visited relatives
at Dushore last week.
John Converse is again at his work
as engineer on the e. M. railroad
after the accident of several months
ago.
The two churches took advantage
Of the cold weather last week and
stored ice for the coming festival
season.
Mrs. Andrew Edgar spent day
in Williamsport last week.
Mr.. John Brown who has been
living alone on his farm between
here and Nordmont, since the death
of his wife about year ago, will
have a sale on March 20, and after
that Monroe Speary will move into
Mr.. Browns house and care for the
latter who is getting too feeble to re-
main alone.
Mrs. M. Fiester is seriously ill.
II. Parker the new station agent
has moved into town.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. G. Welch are in
Philadelphia where Mrs. Welch is
receiving medical treatmen in hos
pital.
Mrs. w. l.. Sheets is on the sick
list.
The 1. o. O. F. went to Hughes
vile to visit the lodge there on Tues.
day evening.
A birthday social will be held al
the home of William Hazen on Sat.
urday afternoon by the Junior
League.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-03-12
MUNCY VALLEY.

Miss Mae. Fenstamaker recently
spent several days at Williamsport.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Marks of La
porte spent several hours in town on
Saturday.
Miss Margaret Hoffa, who is teach
ing the second grade of our school
in the absence of Miss Farrell who is
ill, visited her parents at Dushore
over Sunday.
Miss Maud Miller visited her sis
ter Blanch, at Bloomsbury over Sun
day.
Mrs. w. F. Donovan and son
Francis spent Sunday with her hus-
bands parents here.
Mrs. Il. S. Simmons is visiting rel
atives at Bloomsbury.
Mrs. H. A. Knipe of Hughesville,
visited Mrs. J. P. Miller on Thurs
day.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-03-12
SKUNK.

Mrs. Franc Morean, who has been
at Roaring branch all winter has re-
turned home.
Mrs. r. 8. Tanning, who has been
spending the winter with her daugh-
ter in Elmira, returned home last
week.
Mrs. Rosette Morgan is visiting
relatives here.
George Battin has been laid up
for the past week as the result of
being kicked by a horse, while work
ing for o. J. Williams. He is at
present able to be about without the
aid of crutches.
Messrs. H. H. Green and j. Benz.
Porter, spent Saturday in the Eastern
part of Sullivan. We hope that
there is no blonde and petite attrac-
ton in that end of the county for
these young masculines.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Foster are
the proud parents of bouncing boy
to their home Monday, March 3.
Ripley Rumsey was shaking hands
with old friends in town last week,
after an absence of about six years.
He is making his home at present at
Gillits, Pa.
Mrs. George Miller of Elmira is
visiting her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Leonard.
l.. J. Porter left Thursday morn
ing for his home in Idaho, after Wis
iting relatives here for the past
month.
A daughter came to the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. F. l.. Kilmer, Thurs
day, March 6.
M. T. Shattuck has been on the
sick list for the past week, but is
now able to be out again.
B.E.B of Elmira, was in town
last week looking after his farm.