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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-18
NO NEW DEVELOPMENTS.
Appointment of Other Postmasters
 Under Consideration.

Omaha, Neb, Nov. 17.-New develop ments in the Dietrich-Fisher postohice case in which indictments were returned yesterday against United States Senator Charles H. Detrich and Jacob Fisher, postmaster at Hastings, have been few during the day. Although four other cases in which postmasters and their ap. pointments are said to be under investi- gation are expected to be presented to the grand jury for action. none of them came up today, the jury being engaged in hearing Indian cases.
 These additional, 1t is said, are to be taken up at once and 1t was stated at the District Attorneys office that a large number of witnesses have been called to testify before the grand jury.
 Some criticisms of the composition of the grand jury has brought out a state ment from Clerk Hoyt of the United States District Court, showing how the jury was drawn. Mir. Hoyt said tonight that the jury list was made up from men recommended by bankers throughout the State and that the names of the present 1urymen were drawn from a very large list by a man who knew none of them. The courts orders, he stated, had been very explicit and extraordinary care had been used m the drawing. The members of the jury are composed as follows: Five merchants, four active farmers. four re- tired farmers, two real estate dealers. an abstractor, a lumber dealer, a blaming mill proprietor, mason and q bricklay- CT"
 Judge Munger today called the jury into his court and again charged them with secrecy, laying stress on the nature of the cases they would be called upon to consider.
 The details of the postmastership trans action at Hastings as given out today by MT. Fishers friends are as follows:
 The postoffice at Hastings up to two years ago was located in a building erect ed by the local post of the Grand Army of the Republic. Successive postmasters had furnished the postofflce fixtures themselves. The Grand Army bought the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-18

fixtures for $500 and their use was includ- cd in the Governments lease.
 About three years ago considerable ef- fort was made to secure better accommo- dations for the postofice, the contention becoming one between the opposite ends of town.
 Senator Dietrich, who had just been elected Governor, had put up a new build- ing near the Grand Army building and anticipating removal of the postofFice took the matter up with the postoffice author tiles during a visit to WashinEton. A lease was agreed upon subject to moro specific terms. In the meantime property owners in othe other sections of the city made counter offers of reduced rentals and in order to hold 1t in the vicinity of his property lease was finally drawn and signed by the Senator at a rental of 1900. emitting the requirement of fix lures.
 Believing that he was renting his prop- erty for less than it was worth, 1t was suggested the difference in the rental be made up by subscription of the inter- ested parties. The Grand Army people also became involved in protest against the removal of their building for fear they would lose the money they had put into the fixtures and the building would prob oofy tOAAh~hu tSudhblCob IOE some Ili0c.
 At this juncture the Senator was called upon to endorse man for the position of postmaster. and an understandin9 was reached by which Fisher was to receive the appointment of postmaster on con- dition that he purchase the postofIice fix lures belonging to the Grand Army Post at the price it had paid for them, and it is said he also agreed to reimburse the Senator for the difference by which he had been compelled to reduce the rentals from his original figure. The difference of 500. it is said, was to have been made up in equal portions by the postmaster and his deputy and 1t is alleged that it was paid for few months and then when the Senator discovered it's questionable character the money was returned.
 Postmaster Fisher appeared in Judge Munger's court today and gave bond for $1.e00.
 At the Federal building 1t was stated that United States Senator is immune from arrest on charges of this nature while Congress is in session. Senator Dietrich will be notified. of his indict. ment however. and 1t Is expected he will appear in court when he can conveniently do so.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-18
Iabori Gets Into Print

Paris. Nov. 17.-Maitre Labori. who was leading counsel for the Plumbers, has is- sued a statement. saying it would be easy to create a scandal if the names of all of those who have been intimate with the Humberts were published. He refers to people who begged him not to compromise them, and says he will not give their names, but he classes as in. famous the alleged action of the Gov ernment in making public only some of the papers in the case. and asked that all of them, without distinction, be pub IIshad
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-18
WRITES TO AMBASSADORS.
.Bunau-varilla Asks Recognition for
 Panama.

Eau&mhs
 Washington, Nov. 17.--Accredited to the United States, the Republic of France and the world at large. as Minister Plen- ipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary of the Republic of Panama, M. Philippe Bunau- Varilla, under special instructions from his Government. has addressed a note to the envoys of powers represented at Washington requesting them that they notify their governments of the fornla- ton of the sovereign State of Panama, and expressing the hope that his Govern- Inent will receive recognition at their hands. Count Cassini. the Russian Am bassador as the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps. was first addressed. The note to His Exceiiency is Identical. mutatis mu- tandis. with the notes sent to the other embassies and legations Following the lead of Count Cassini, the other Ambas- sadors, the Ministers and the Charges sd,Affaires will trausnait the scOmnunfca- tion of the Panama Minister to the For eign once and await instructions. The note to the Russian Ambassador Is as fol- lows: E
 "Mr. Ambassador:
 ''The Government of the Republic Of Panama has entrusted to It's Minister Plenipotentiary to the Government of the United States the mission of notifying to the Government of Ills Majesty. the
 -, through Your Excellency, the for nation of the independent and sovereign State of Panama.
 aIn performing this agreeable duty l allow myself to call the attention of Your Excellency to the high motives which have justified the overthrow of the former state of things. The people of the Isthmus have exercised the most tndis- putable and the most Legitimate of all NurtrA ftaNr haUA hrnxQn the bond with Colombia--a bond which at it's origin was meant to be purely federal and the maintenance of which had to be subordinate to the free consent Of the parties. This federal bond has been modified by Colombia in contravention Of the stipulated conditions. Since the rev- olution of 1885 the latter power has with out any consent of the people of the Isth- mus suppressed the federal form and es- abolished centralized government. which has caused the State of Panama to lose the title of sovereign State and the nat ural privileges attached to it.
 More recently events have shown that the action of Colombia was tending to put into jeopardy not only the very ele- ments of the life of the people, but also the end which the obvious intentions of Providence have assigned to 1t.
 "The justice of our cause, the pacific and majestic way in which the popular liberty has been reconquered, the care of the obligations of my Government to- ward foreign citizens have justified the wise and considerate action of the gov- ernments of the United States and of France. which have already in an ofiicial manner established their diplomatic rela- tions with the Republic of Panama.
 "I allow myself to hope, Mir. .Ambassa- dor. that the same considerations will jus tify similar action on the part of His Majesty. -.
 "I have the honor, Mir. Ambassador, to present to Your Excellency the assur- ances of my highest consideration.
 "Phillipe Bunau-Varilla."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-18
FLAG OF NEW REPUBLIC.
The Latest National Ensign Flies if
 New York Harhor.

New York Harbor. New York, Nov. H.-From the fore masthead of the City of Washington,
 which arrived today from Colon, flew the flag of the republic of Panama, and on board were the special commissioners sent by the Panama republic to the United States. The commissioners are pr. Manuel D. Ambor and Frederick Boyd. and with them are Carlos Arose. mena. Secretary. and Archibald Boyd. attache.
 The City of Washington was in the center of the trouble at Colon, and re- ceived on board a number of women and children. because of fear of clash between the insurrectionnsts and the Co.,
 lombian troops There were 800 of these troops in Colon, who demanded trans portation by rail to Panama, but the railway ofiicials refused to take them. They marched down to the railroad terminus and were stopped by United States marines from the United States cruiser Nashville. The marines had run fiat cars laden with cotton bales in front of the depot and filed the windows with bales of cotton and other things, form ing barricades which were manned by marines.
 After some parleying,l the troops went down on the pier to the British Royal Mail steamer Atrato to embark for Car tagena. The commanding officers of the troops had in the meantime gone to Pam anna, and the troops were without com manders. Colonel Back, with the ma rines, taking advantage of the fact that the troops had all passed down the pier. changed the cotton barricades until the< blocked the pier and refused to allow the troops to come back to shore. A fund of $500 was collected and the troops were sent passage prepaid to Atrato to Carta- gena.
 The commissioners, on arrival here. did not know their exact status, and declined to talk until they received the latest ir- teiiigence from Washington. They could not say whether they would so direct to washington or not. Dr. Manuel Eche- verria of New York, met the commission CTS at quarantine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-18
Confirmed hx Senate.

Washington. Nov. 1.-The Senate to- day in executive session confirmed the following nominations: James McRey- holds, Tennessee, assistant attorney gem eral; F. M. Wiggins. Tennessee, chief examiner of the civil service commission. Postmasters, Georgia. c. c. Alexapder, Commerce; C. Murphy, Waycross; Anna P. Grimsley, Cochran; w. O. Bagwell, Lytle: R. A Bronson. Millen: w. o. De- Ioache Talboton
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-18
It Was Not Marroouin.

New Orleans. Nov. H.-A special to The States from Galveston says:
 The three travellers on the steamship Cuban, in quarantine. one of whom was thought to be President Marroquin of Colombia, were visited by the State Health Officer today. In response to his inquiries they said they were simply merchants en route to New York on business, that none of them was President Marroquin. and that they were unacquainted with states that none of the passengers am swer the description of Marroquin. The vessel will not come to her wharf until Thursday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-18
Ar Company Attaoks

New York, Nov. H.-Applieal F made today by Madeline Hughes, holder of the Compressed Air Cor s'-r ?. have a receiver appointed for s..- poration. She alleges that the company iS insolvent The company has eapi- tai stock of $S.000ooo. Judge Iaconbe signed an order requiring the company and other co-defendants to appear November 20 and show cause why an in junction should not issue and receiver be- pointed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-18
THE FIERY FRENCH.
Parisians Engage in Fist and Sword
 Fights.

Paris. Nov. 17.-General OConnor, commandant of a subdivision of Algeria. who is perfecting military plans for campaign engaged in a fist fight to- day on the boulevard Hausseman with Captain Muller, a retired military of hcer. The captain approached sthe gem eral crying You have made lying re- ports against me-" and struck OConnor in the face. The two men clinched and rolled over on the pavement until sep arated, when General O'Connor said Captain Muller would hear further from him.
 A duel was fought to-day between M Richer, the explorer and M Villette. a newspaper man. The latter was slightly wounded. The duellists were then recon ciled. M. Richer's seconds had arranged a second meeting for their principal with M. Bruchard, another newspaper man, but before crossing swords their differ- ences were amicably settled.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-18
no Confer with Herran.

Washington, Nov. 17.-Because ne Is apparently isolated from his government, Senor Brigard, the Colombian Consul General at New York. has arrived in Washington to hold a conference with Dr. Herran. the Colombian Charge. as to their future course. Secretary Hay has ad- dressed a letter to Dr. Herran expressing sympathy with the hope that he may re- main in Washington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-18
Another Fight ou smoot.

Washington, Nov. I7-The American Federation of Labor Is endeavoring to prevent the appointment of Senator Shoot to a position on the Immigration Commit tee. They claim this would give him an opportunity to promote the immigration of Mormons from Europe which, they say, he Is in favor.
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co-onerative Manufacturers.

Memphis. Tenn, Nov. 17.-The National Cooperative Manufacturers Association met here today in seml-annual conven- ton, President J. T. Wyie Of Saginaw. SS,cb nresiding. The sessions are execu- five A large number of delegates are present from all parts of the country.
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Raaupre Not Recalled.

Washington, Nov. 1.-The statement was made today in the highest official cir cles that United States Minister Beaupre at Bogota had not been recalled. As heretofore stated. MT. Beaupre has been granted leave of absence and is at liberty to leave his post whenever he so de- sires.
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rn-state Doctors.

Memphis. Tenn, Nov. 17.-The Tri-state Medical Association, comprising the States of Tennessee Mlsslsslppl ana Ar Sensss met in annual session here today. About 15o delegates are in attendance. The morning session was taken up with r0utina work.
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Fraderick .. Haaa.

New York. Nov. I7,-Frederiek !, Haas. who has claimed to be the first brewer of lager beer In America. is dead at his home in Trenton. N. J. He came from Germany in 1s4s in company with the late Gen. FranB Seigel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-18
Hanna and Chairmanship.

HA0na anu SAd41 04uAD4AP'
 Whether Senator Hanna will continue as Chairman of the Repuolcan Nationai Executive Committee will probably be de- +ernnined when the Committee meets in this city on the 11th and 12th of next month.
 President Roosevelt is unfeignedly anx- ious to commit Hanna at once to taking charge of the approaching campaign. The President is not one of the hesitating kind of politicians when his own partic- ular interests are involved. wherefore he has quickly played his Hanna card and the act is too transparent of purpose and significance for any guessing In the mat ter.
 Everybody knows there Is a wide, deep yearning among Republicans of the old stalwart sort for Hanna to save the Re- publican Party from defeat and divorce ment from its long-maintained matchless null upon the purse-strings of the money centers It is a feeling that contemplates that he shall relinquish the committee chairmanship and be prepared himself to stand forth as the party's standard bear CT.
 Roosevelt for two potent reasons wants Hanna at the helm. One is to put 1t out of the question for him to be candi- date himself, and the other Is that hav-
  vote himself thoroughly with all his tal- ents for organization and his pecuniary persuasiveness to winning a Republican victory He knows, as all informed Re- publicans know. that as a getter of cam paign funds Hanna has not an equal in the party.
 Hanna feigns fretting just now over the persistent talk of him for the nomina- tion. but it is seen to be a very poor quail itv of dissembling. He has a sagacious depreciation of the burdens of the cam paign and, having been as close to an ad- ministration as he has been to McKin- ley's, he knows something of the fearful tax upon the vitality of old men there is in the office of President of the United States
 There is one thing that is an irremov- able and most serious consideration to the mind of the wise Ohio Senator. That is that he is uncertain of his physical abil- itv to encounter the strain of winning The Presidency and the immediately en- .uIng tension, not less exhausting and far more trying in it's responsibilities. of per- < forming the duties of his high ofice. MT. Hanna's gout figures insistently at every crucial moment of latter-day shaping of his destiny. It demands and obtains a respect from him beyond that of any ann hilton to become President. If his gout would only let him, he would gracefully yield and step forth to strive for the crown of the Americans citizens aspira- . tion.
 So it is that the meeting of the Repub- t1 1ican National Committee in Washington the second week in December is bound to 4 bo an occasion of great and general In-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-18
An Early Adjournment.

There is a strong movement on foot to affect an early adjournment of Congress, and unless the Senators who are anxious to speak on the reciprocity bill are obdurate, 1t is believed an adjournment can be affected before Thanksgiving day
 R. H. Watkins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-18
WILL BRAVE THE DANGER.
Clyde Liner Cherokee to Call at tn,
 TsCloseds, porfa.

Oiyue Liner Cherokee to Call at the
 "Closed" Ports.
 New York, Nov. 17.-The United sfates government has refused to recoenize the blockade ot San Dominican ports made two days ago. and has protested against 1t. This was confirmed by Collector Stranalian of the port of New. York to- day sa
 2 The Collector received telegraphic nd. vices from the Treasury Department ad. xising him that the state Departrn4ni does not consider the Dlockade 6ffectivs and has entered a vigorous protest against 1t. The Collector, in conformity with his instructions and the protest, nas notified masters of vessels sailing to San Dominican ports that clearance papers will be issued for any ports in San Do mingo. thus officially refuting the effec- tiveness of the blockade.
 At the ofi1ce of the Clyde Line it was said that the Cherokee would clear to- morrow for her usual trip. calling at the ports which the local Dominican consul says are closed"
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Apply for Recognition.

Washington, Nov. 1.-The revolutionisea of San Domingo today applied to the State Department for recognition by the United States. The application was pre- scented to the department by J. M. GIor- dan, who represented himself as the pro visional agent of the revolutionary gov4 ernment of which General Jiminez is the head. The State Department has de- clined the recognition. informing Mir, Giordan that 1t had been the unbrolzen policy of the State Department to recog- nize only de facto governments and if Minister Powell, who is on the spot, finds that the revolutionists have actually a capital and opened ports and is able to protect life and property, he will recognize it. It is believed that MT. PoweT1 has not looked with favor upon the recognition desired by the revolu- tioriists who have threatened to invalidate and repudiate any arrangements which the United States Minister may have made with the tottering government of President Wos y Gil.
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nurhin auest of President.

Washington. Nov Ex-Governor Durbin of Indiana who has been in the city for two days was a guest of the President at luncheon today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-18

Reyes. representing the Bogv.a govern ment. Is coming to the Isthmus to confer with the provisional government of Pan anna.
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Tillman and Crum.

The exuberance of the sardonic smiles of Your Uncle Ben Tillman, since he got back from South Carolina, suggests that he has brought back his pitchfork spe- cialy we'll sharpened for jabbing. He learned soon after he got here that the Commerce Committee would make fa- vorable report on the case of Dr. W. A. Crum. who was nominated to be Collector of Customs for the port of Charleston. Senator Tillman has let everybody know who was curious enough to make the in- quiry that he intends to fight the nomi- nation to the last gasp. He hopes to rally the same opposition that aided him last spring.
 ;sCrum was appointed by President Roosevelt just two days after the ad- journment of the Senate last March, the nomination having been hung up by a tie vote. owing to the absence of two or three Republican Senators. Hearings had been had before the Commerce Committee last February. and leading citizens of Charles ton. including the Mayor, were heard in opposition to the appointment. The prin- cipai objection, then as now, was that Crum was a negro. It was admitted that he was educated and respectable in con- duct.
 It is inside gossip that the Crum case will furnish occasion for some lively race
 
 those who 1t is said will take part are, besides Tillman, Senators Spooner, Bev- eridge. Carmack and German. It is ex- pected that in view of the Maryland Sem ator's recent bold stand in the campaign in his State on the race question that he will reiterate something of his charges that President Roosevelt has been re- spopsible for the revival of the race issue and has thereby endangered the peaceful relations of the races.
 Alabama Bills. |. Representative Underwood has intro duced a bill appropriating an amount not to exceed $1, 750 OO0 for the improve ment of the Black Warrior river above Tuscaloosa between lock and dam No {. and Valley river. and the improve ment of Valley river from its mouth to McAdory. This is the Warrior canal measure.
 MT. Underwood also presented a bill for $1O0,0O0 for the erection of a public building at Bessemer.
 E Representative Wiley introduced bill appropriating $100.000 to enlarge the pub hc building at Montgomery. Ala. so as to meet the necessities of the public business.
 Another bill by MT. Wiley is for $5o,OOO to erect suitable buildings and to i'm prove the grounds around the same for disabled Confederate soldiers at or near Mountain Creek, Ala.
 Representative Richardson introduced a bill to-day for the erection of a public building at Florence. Ala.