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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-30
TONS OF FASTENERS
1,5oo SETS OF GRoFF PATENT xH
 MILWAUKEE.
Sent to the Postofice There Without Recommendation and Were Piled Into the
 Basement

Milwaukee. June 2s-Evidence bearing upon the postal investigation came to light in Milwaukee postoffice today. Stored away in one corner of the base ment is a big pile of GroR fasteners that were sent to Milwaukee for some unknown reason and without requisition. about fourteen years ago.
 There are two and one-quarter tons of the fasteners in the basement of the federal building which will probably never be used unless they are shipped to Washington. None of them has been used since the day they were re- ceived They came during the early years of the late Postmaster George w Porter's term of office. No one ordered them so far as 1t has been possible to ascertain There was no use for them There are 1,5O0 sets of fasteners. The government paid contract price SIPS per set
 There is also stored in the basement of the federal building lot of galvaniz- ed iron mail boxes that are made ir Michigan. These were received about two years ago without requisition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-30
HICKMAN IS TURNED DOWN
Had Asked that Another Judge Hold the Court.
Annual Encampment of the 2nd Regiment, K. N. G., Will Be Held This Year in Jackson, ow-
 ing to Existing Conditions.

Jackson, Ky, June 29.-Considerable surprise was created today by an an- nouncement from Circuit Judge Redwine the special term of court called for next week. The special term was called in order that a special grand jury might in- vestigate the assassinations of Jim Cock Till and pr. Cox, members of the Cock Till faction who were assassinated prior to the killing of Marcum.
 pr. Cox was killed in April. 1902. and Cockrill in July of the same year. The assassin of Cockrill fired the shot from a room in the court house, while Dr. Cox was killed as he passed a stable owned by Judge Hargis. The burning of B. J. Ewen's hotel and other cases of arson and the attempt to bribe Ewen to per- jure himself during the trial of Jett and White will also be probed at the special term.
 Judge Redwine in making this an nouncement declared that the clamor from the outside for a special judge was untimely and based on misconception as to the exigencies of the situation. He said that he believed 1t to be his duty and to the best interests of justice that he remain on the bench and not throw the responsibility on the shoulders oi some one else.
 Ignores Beckham's Request.
 It has been generally understood that Judge Redwine was requested by Cover nor Beckham to allow a trial judge to si' during the coming special term. A sim liar request made by the Governor prtoI to the Jett and White trial did not reach Redwine until after the investigation was begun.
 A prominent merchant who arrived IT | town decided to announce his retur" home after the fashion favored by many | Jackson residents when they are in ex uberant spirits He jerked out his pisto as he stepped of the train and was abou l 10 puncture the heavens with a fountain | of bullets. The quickness of the Jack | sonian on the trigger was Of no avail. sentry of the provost guard was quickei | and jerked the gun away before the mer | chant could shoot. The offender wal taken before Police Judge Cardwell anC | fined $25 and costs for carrying concealed and deadly weapons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-30
GOOD WORK OF AMERICANS Show Up We'll in Boat Races at Kicl. NEARLY A CLEAN SWEEP Emperor William Personally
 Presents the Prizes. Denied by Admiral Taylor That the Kaiser's Inspection of the
 Kearsarge Was Breach of
 Naval Etiquette.
NEARLY A CLEAN SWEEP

Kaiserlicher Yacht Club, Kiel. June 2s.-The American men of warsmen won two first. second and third in today's races against the boats of tho German fleet. The Americans had i've boats en- tered In the three events while the Ger mans had thirty-seven and the American crews were not familiar with the course and had not specially trained for the occasion.
 The Emperor presented the prizes to the winners at the yacht club tonight in the shape of personal gifts to the officers commanding the launches. Ensign Steele received 8 silver cup. T hope you will drink many a bumper cut of it." said Emperor William handing 1t to him. Lieutenant Muslin and Midshipman Rowan, who sailed the Chicago's small cutter. received silver cigarette boxes.
 Speeches of Farewell.
 In bidding Emperor William farewell on board the Hohenzollern, Rear Ad- miral Cotton. on behalf of the captains and officers of his squadron, said they would carry away with them never to be forgotten memories of the hospitality and courtesy that had been shown them during their stny here.
 The Emperor replied that t:,c visit had teen charming ta him personally and he hoped 1t would be enduring in it's ini- press on the friendship between tho two mitfo oDs.
 Admiral Cotton and the captains of ;he A.: srioan warsnips tclsgst attended diner given by the yacht club in honor of the Emperor and sat with his majesty and United States Ambassador Tower in the garden for an hour witnessing q " sF iieess. The Emperor will laeve kiei to- morrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-30
Six Persons Shot.

Media. Pa. June 29.-Six persons have been shot and severely wounded in a trolley car between Media and Chester. A negro believed to have been seeking re- venge because the conductor of the car recently elected him. discharged both bar rels of shotgun at the car as 1t passed a lonely spot in the country. The car was crowded. and the shots coming from the dark caused wild fright among the passengers, most of whom were women Four of the latter were among the wound ed. receiving shots about the arms and chest. The negro escaped.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-30
HARRINGTON IS CONFIDENT.
Says in the End His Innocence vii
 Be shown.

St. Louis, June zs.--Closely guarded In cell of the St. Louis County jail at Clayton, F. Seymour Harrington. charged with the murder of James P. McCann. spent the greater part of today under close questioning. He maintained a com parativeiy calm demeanor and while he admitted that the future looked dark for him, he nevertheless stoutly declared his innocence of the alleged crime.
 No matter how much apparent evil dence they collect" he said. ''the truth will come out in the end."
 Conductor Ike Bennett and Motorman John Oellian, street car men. Identified Harrington and McCann as the two men who left their car at Bonflls Station on the night of June IS. It was near this point that the body of dead man. ident- flied as that of McCann, was found. Ac- cording to the police, Harrington has made af damaging admission in that he first declared that he and McCann had fought some men in the darkness, and now he says he and McCann were alone that night and met no man.
 Tt transpired today that Harrington had no intention of leaving St. Louis un- til last Saturday afternoon, when on learning of the finding of a body near Bonfils he had his trunk taken to Union Station. His arrest followed soon after and his trunk was secured by the police
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-30
FEW WILL BE DISCHARGED.
Most of the Census Clerks VIII Ba
 Retained.

Washington, June % 29.-Immediately ur- on taking charge of the census. Director North raised the question as to whether the provision of the deficiency act relat. ing to the unexpended balance of the census fund contains authority to retain clerks in addition to those provided for in the regular appropriation act. and submitted a brief contending that it did. The decision of the Attorney-General has been received at the census office and sustains the Directors views.
 The effect of this decision is to mako available for the next fiscal year all ex- penses arising in the census work. in- cluding the clerical force. the unexpended balance which amounts to something over $4OO. 900. As a result the Director an- nounced today that there would be no extensive dismissals from the present force, and that the few dismissals would be confined to clerks whose services have been found to be least efficient. It is the intention of the office to utilize so far as possible the services of the clerks whose dismissal otherwise might have been necessary on July l. in the tabula- ton and compilation of the Philippine census.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-30
coNsULs ARE PROMOTED.
Long List of Changes Announced by
 State Department.

Washington, June 29.-The following consular appointments. arranged by the President on Saturday, were announced by Acting Secretary of State Loomis to- day:
 Albion W. Tourgee of New York, now consul at Bordeaux, France. promoted to be Consul-General at Halifax, Nova Scotia. Mir. Tourgee is the we'll known author and novelist.
 Urban ]. Ledoux of Maine, now Consul at Three Rivers. Canada. promoted to be Consul at Bordeaux. MT. Ledoux has made a good record in the consular ser vice, and is notable for his knowledge of the French language and literature in ad- dition to practical business qualities.
 William Harrison Bradley. now Con- sul at Tunistall, England. promoted to be Consul at Manchester, England. MT. Bradley has been many years in the con- sular service and is a nephew of the late Justice Bradley of the Supreme Court.
 William P. Smyth of Missouri. now Consul at Hull. England, promoted to be Consul at Tunstall. MT. Smyth was a former St. Louis newspaper man and has been ten years in the consular service.
 Louis H. Ayme. now Consul at Gaude- lope, W. l., promoted to be Consul at Para, Brazil. MT. Ayme distinguished himself by his efficient, intelligent and tireless labor for the relief of the dis tress at the time of the Martinique dis aster.
 Leo Bergholz of New York, now Con sul at Erzeroum, Turkey. promoted to be Consul at Three Rivers. Canada.
 George B. Anderson of the District of Columbia. now Consul at Durando. Me. transferred to Gaudelope.
 Walter c. Ham of Pennsylvania, ap- pointed Consul at Hull, England. MT. Ham is well-known literary man and editorial writer in Philadelphia.
 James E. Leroy of Michigan, appointed Consul at Rurnage, Mex. MT. Leroy has been in the Philippines for several years and was recomlended by Governor Taft and others as we'll as by Senators Bar rowa and Alger
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-30
COUNTRY NOT
 FOR WHITES Negro Editors Issue aII
 Address. POLITICS AND MOB LAW Each is Dealt With from
 View of Blacks. Say That the Movement to Dsnx Negroes of Their vosss h Threatening to ths Ma
 tion's Stability.

Louisville. Ky, June 29.-At the annual session of the Afro-American Press Asso- citation, held here today, strong address dealing with the race question was unani- mousiy adopted for issuance to the coun- try at large. The address calls on the people to enforce the principles of good government in the present crisis in the when systematic and thoroughly organ ized movement. begun in 1888. is working with malicious and malignant energy to utterly destroy the civil and political rights of those for whom we stand In some part as spokesmen.
 we resent the reiterated statement that this is a white mans country It was made in its inception and develop- ment by all of It's people irrespective ok race and the Federal constitution specia- cally places all of its citizens on equality before the law.
 As to Suffrage.
 'The persistent effort which has been made and is being made to nullify tha suffrage guaranteed of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments to the Fed eral Constitutions is fraught with as much
 
 Federal Union as was the effort to hitch slavery upon the constitution of the coun- try prior to 1860.
 We again direct attention to the ef- feet produced by the license of the mob spirit. We do this not because we are the victims in most part of this license. but because it has become a national problem with which the nation in it's public opinion and it's laws must deal or ultimately go down to ruin in the mad overflow of anarchistic passion and fury. It Is national problem in which we have only coordinate interest"
 Roosevelt Endorsed.
 The address closes with an endorsement, of President Roosevelts attitude on this and other questions affecting public nor. ality.
 The meeting was precided over by cyrus Field Adams, Assistant Register of tho Treasury. The following officers were elected: c. r. Adams. Chicago. Press- dent; William A. Pledger. editor of At- lanta Age. Atlanta. Ga. Vice. President: Emmet J. Scott, editor of The Student. Tuskegee. Ala. Secretary: William H. Steward. editor The American Baptist. Louisville, Treasurer
 The National Afro-American Council will meet in Louisville. From 300 to 500 negro leaders will be in attendance. Booker T. Washington is expected to att tend and deliver an address.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-30
STRIKE IN CHARLESTON.
Question of Recognition" of the
 Unions.

Charleston s. C.. June 2s.-Several hun dred workmen engaged in building opera tions went on strike this morning as a result of the disagreement between the Building Trades Council and employing contractors.
 Building work generally Is affected and all classes of workmen except plumbers, electricians and white painters are in- volved. Contractors say they are not se- riously hurt as there Is no rush of work on hand and little important building be- ing done.
 The difference involved is chiefly of Ire cosnition." and does not originally affect wages or hours or labor. though these features are being introduced and will probably figure in any negotiations for a settlement Some work is being done. but the non-union men report no clashes of any sort.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-30
The New Reichstag.

Berlin, June 9.-The two remaining bal lots on Saturday for members of the Reichstag resulted in the election of one, Richter, radical. and one member of the Bavarian Peasant League. The compost ton of the new Reichstag is as follows Clericals 102; Socialists, si; Conserva- lives 52; Free Conservatives. 19; National Liberals, 51; Richter radicals. 21; Earth radicals. g. South German radicals. 6: Poles, l6: Alsatians. 9; Agrarians and Peasants League, :: Hanoverians. ,; Danes 1. Independents, IL
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-30
WISELY CELEBRATION.
Tablets Unveiled With Ceremony at
 Savannah.

Savannah. Ga, June 29.-The bi-centen- ary celebration here of the birth of John Wesley was concluded today with the unveiling of three tablets marking spots intimately associated with the great preachers life.
 pr. Johu F. Boucher delivered the ad- dress of the occasion, subject, The Co., etaneous Rise of the Methodism and Anglo-Saxon Supremacy.
 Each of the tablets was unveiled by little girls, daughters of Savannah Meth idists Wesley hymns were sung. AS the tablet marking Wesley's home was un- yelled, the assembly stood with uncovered heads and sang the Doxology.
 Each tablet was draped in the Stars and Stripes and Union Jack.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-30
CLAIMS OF GERMANS.
Cubans Do Not Know What They
 Are For.

Havana, June 29.-Garcia Voloz, the Gu ban Consul General at Hamburg, says that at a banquet at Hamburg, at which Emperor William and Foreign Secretary Baron von Richthofen were present, the latter remarked to him that the first mat ter to be taken up by the German Min ister to Cuba would be the claims of Ger man citizens.
 The officials here are puzzled to know what claims the Germans have since the war claims were disposed of as far as Cuba is concerned by the treaty of Paris. The Consul was not in position to en- tighten them on the point and the cir cumstances have been communited to Senor Quesada,' the Cuban Minister at Washington. so that he may consult with the American Government as to the pos sibikty of German claims on Cuba.
 The Cuban officials incline to the be- lief that Baron von Richthofen referred to the Spanish bonds sold in Europe on account of the Cuban war debts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-30
TROOPS WILL GUARD coNcLAvE.
Italy Takes Step to Meet Any Trou-
 ble at Pope's Death.

London, June 2s.-Alth6ugh the health of the Pope is much improved the Italian Government. so to be prepared for any eventuality. has ordered two regiments Tn the provinces 70 be kept ready to come to Rome and reinforce the garrison in the city so that the authorities will have a sufficient force to maintain order and insure the liberty of the Conclave should it become necessary to hold one.
 If the Cardinals, as after the death of Plus K, decide to meet at the Vatican the Government will surround the palace with a cordon of troops to prevent any attempt on the freedom of the conclave. and also the removal of valuables from the Vatican during the interregum, as was customary before 1870.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-30
ASTOUNDING
 REMISSNESS Developments in District
 Affairs. WEST STIRS THINGS UT
AuditOr's Accounts Not Audit
 ed for Five Years.
The Dedication of Wilson May Lead to Investigation Which Will Be Startling in Its Results.
 Cleaning is Needed.

Washington, June 29.-(Special.) .)-Per- sons who have held high office in the government of the District of Columbia have been wont to vaunt 1t as the best municipal government in existence. It has lately fallen sadly in the public esti- nation The dedication not long since of clerk of the Auditors office for over sen n01 widely opened the eyes in the public. Now it transpires that the ac- counts in the Auditors office have not been audited for more than five years, and a much fouler mess is expected to be disclosed which will require an inves- tigation by Congress.
 It remained TOT Democratic news paper man, Harry L. West, lately ap- pointed one of the commissioners, to make known both the criminality of Will son. the defaulting clerk. and the astounding remisssness in the Auditor s office
 The District Committees.
 The District of Columbia Committees of the two houses will hardly do the in vestigating if composed of such men as have heretofore constituted its per- sonnel. Congressman who have striven to keep themselves beyond suspicion of interested motives have always avoided membership on the committees. Local intrest invariably cater to the cupidity of the members of the district committee and it is a well known fact that mem- bers who have had long service with it have been granted ground floor privele- gcs to the large property owners in the district.
 A veteran Republican newspaper cor respondent who has long lived In Wash ington said today: This government that they boast as on beautiful moral and religious plane Is just as bad and mismanaged as any part of the depart ments. It wants an honest and fear less committee to turn 1t inside out and clean it." Watkins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-30
Minister Unfrocks Himself.

Seattle. Wasn.. June 29.-The Rev. Thomas c. Wiswell, pastor of the Cniver- sity Congregational Church. has resigned his pastorate and announced his with drawal from the ministry because of his objection to sectarian and orthodox the ology. MT. Wiswell is popular with his who urged him to remain. He Is a graduate of Chicago Theological Seminary, and has been pastor of Cniver- sity Church for six years. He will go Into other employment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-30
aot cards to Wedding.

Cincinnati. June 29.-Mrs. Ida W. Me- Cue, wife of Lieut.. wm. K. McCue. 1st Infantry, laid before the Chief of Police today the fact that she had received cards announcing the marriage of her husband. June 12, to Miss simon of san Francisco. She says she cannot account for this action except on the theory that he has become insane through Illness, She and Mir. McCue were married hert while McCue was an enlisted man sta tionsd at Fort Thomas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-30
Regiment win Go to Jackson.

Frankfort. Ky. June Ex-Governor Beckham has deternffned to take advan- tage of the necessity for keeping State troops at Jackson. Breathitt County, by making that place the scene of the an- nual camp of instruction of all soldiers of the End Regiment of the Kentucky Guards. This will save the State con siderable. as the camp of instruction Is especially necessary this year in advance of the combined manouvres with the reg ular soldiers of the department of the Lakes which is to be held in this State in October next.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-30
IN A LUMPY SEA.
Reliance outsails Both Columbia and
 Constitution.

Newport. R. l.. June 2e.-The cup yacht Re- lianee today proved it's worth as a heavy weather boat by defeating the Columbia and the Constitution in a stiT easterly breeze and lumpy sea over a 30-mile course fifteen miles of which was a beat to windward The Reliance sailed the course fin four minutes nine seconds less time than did the Columbia and four minutes fifty-eight seconds less than did the Constitution.
 All the racing in which these boats have par tieipated up to today have been in light airs and smooth water. but this afternon there was a good whole sail breeze and considerable jump to the water. conditions that are exactly suited to the Columbia. With her owner E. D. Morgan at the helm. the old cup defender sailed a grand race. reaching the windward mark only one minute fifty-six seconds astern of the Reliance and one minute thirty-one seconds ahead of the Constitution.
 On the run home however. the Reliance pulled away steadily from both ger oppo- nents, while the Constitution gained consid- erably on the Columbia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-30
Lieuteutant McCue Found.

Washington. June 20-Lieut. Wm. K McCue, lst Infantry. who has been absent without leave of absence since July 6. has been located in Chicago. General Chaffee. to whose department McCue was assigned. has been notified and the fu- ture disposition of the officer will be in his hands. A telegram was received at the Department from a woman saying she is the wife of McCue and alleging that he has contracted bigamous mar riaga
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-30
PEACEFUL IN RICHMOND.
The Military Guard on Cars is Being
 Diminished.

Richmond. Va. June 2s--This has been the most peaceful night in Richmond since the street railway strike began.
 Absolutely no disorder has been reported from any quarter. Cars were run regularly on all the city lines today and tonight. the num- Der of militia guards on the cars being di- minished and the passenger travel being de- cidediy greater.
 There are no indications that the strike will be declared of. however. Both sides to the controversy are maintaining firm attitudes
 The company ia now replacing the strike breakers with men permanently employed to operate the cars. Most of these new employees are from Baltimore and other cities north of Richmond.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-30
FOUGHT DUEL TO DEATH.
Miguel Escobedo and His Wife. Kill
 Each Other.

Cholulu. State of Puebla, Mexico, June 2a.-As the result of domestic troubles Miguel Escobedo and his wife. both of this city. fought a duel which resulted in the death of both parties.
 After a bitter quarrel the couple decid- ed to fight a duel without seconds or wit nesses Armed with revolvers. the hus- band and wife took positions in room in their home and fired simultaneously The woman was shot through the head and died instantly. The man was shot through the head and mortally wounded He lived long enough to tell about the duel but refused to divulge the cause of the trouble,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-30
Shot While at supper.

Columbia. S. C.. June 29.-John T. Phil lips. while eating his supper tonight at his home in Norway. Barnwell County, was assassinated by a person unknown. His brains were shot out by a load of buckshot. A girl years of age and a boy of Il were wounded. Phillips was a respected citizen of Norway. Last Satu-- day he and two sons had difficulty with two negroes This is the only clew.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-30
A R.ailrnad Sold.

Triton. Ga, June 29.-The Triton and Northwestern Railroad, line twenty-five miles long. from Triton to Fitzgerald, has been sold to the Title Guarantee and Trust Company. The cash price paid was Sa43 75O Beginning July 1 the Triton and Northern will be operated by the Triton. Thomasville and Gulf. that road assuming the management