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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-03
MORGAN VOTED DOWN
HIS AMENDMENTS BEATEN IN
 COMMITTEE.
Senator Nelson Objects to the Fix ing of Day for Vote on the Statehood Bill-Bowie's
 Court Bill Passes.

washins ton. Feb. 2.-(special. )-with joyous .tfH of glad delight the enemies Of San fsshmian canal are tonight herald ing the fact that without exception every amendment to the Panama treaty pro- posed by Senator Morgan has been voted down. as if that were not a matter of upon with certainty a full year before the treaty was framed. or before 1t was even thought of. could some prophet have foreseen the trick of the Panama lobby and warned us.
 King Pierpont had all this fixed in his mind long ago.
 It is said that just how much time Senator Morgan will take up in discuss sion of the treaty in committee is an interesting problem that no one appears to be able to solve. Another meeting has been called for tomorrow morning and meetings will be held daily until the treaty is disposed of. The committee has reached only the second section of the treaty.
 Senator Morgan said in the course of his discussion of the question that his only purpose was to perfect the treaty future.
 He declared that his interest in the proposed canal Is as great as 1t would be if the Nicaragua route had been chosen. He felt, he said that the docu- ment in its present shape did not guard details as carefully as it should, and he urged his amendments as calculated to accomplish that end
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-03
WILL PLANT
 PARKER E9OM Jacob A. Cant.s is Com
 ing F lth. JUDGE ~ PRESIDENT
Various Factions Said to Be
 for Him.
Tammany Leader Murphy e Sup porter and the Cleveland Wing Also Favors His Candidacy,
 It is Reported.

New York, Feb. 2-(Special.)- )-The friends of Chief Justice Alton B. Parker 'of the Court of Appeals, will this week begin an active canvass to secure for him the nomination as the Presidential can- d.date on the Democratic ticket for 1904.
 It was learned today that Jacob A. Cantor, President of the Borough of Manhattan. has gone South to confer with the Democratic leaders of the Caro- linas. Georgia, Alabama and other States below the Mason and Dixon line. with a view of ascertaining just how strong the sentiment for Justice Parker is there. MT. Cantor will also endeavor to plant Parker booms in tho various localities and will leave special instructions as to how to nurse it into well developed, healthy boom. Mir. Cantons idea in do- ing this is trying to place the Greater New York Democracy in the forefront as the original sponsor for Justice Parker and incidentally to strengthen his own political position.
 Former Comptroller and former Con- gressman Ashbel P. Fitch, who is one of the prominent men of the so-called Cieve- land wing of the party in this State, said today.
 Parker Clean and Able.
 Judge Parker is a clean, able man, and l regard him as an ideal candidate for President. The sentiment in his fa- vor is strong and 1t is growing every day. I am confident that he could unite the party in this State and l have no doubt that he wtlt have a solid delega- ton from New York if he will consent to take the nomination"
 Tammany leader Charles B. Murphy would not talk of the matter for publi- cation but his friends said that he was for Parker. At the Democratic State Convention last fall. Mir. Murphy strong ly urged the nomination of Parker for Governor, and if his name had gone be- fore the Convention every Tammany vote would have been cast for him. 9th CT Tammany men said today that If Judge Parker should become a candidate for the nomination for President next year, he would have every delegate from this State behind him no matter what David B. Hill might say or do. The Tammany Hall leader regards MT. Hill as the party leader in this State.
 There are rumors current that the Man hattan Club, which is controlled by the old time Cleveland and sound money ele- ment of Democrats. may shortly take some action relative to the Parker boom. It is said that substantially all of the members of the club favor him as the Democratic candidate for President next year.
 It has not yet developed whether Bor- ough President Cantor has gone South in the interest of Parker of his own volItion or as the representative of the Demo- cratic organization of which he is a member.
 The Greater New York Democracy, however, is strongly in favor of making Judge Parker the party candidate for President.
 Eugene O'Nein.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-03
HARSH ON CAPT.HOBSON
PRESS COMMENT ON HIS RE-
 SIGNATION.
Two Young Alabamians Among the Graduates from the Naval Academy at Annapolis
 Yesterday.

Washington. Feb. 2.-oSpecial. )-As Hobson passes from the navy, two other young Alabamians take their places on the list of naval officers. They are Charles Clifton Moses of Girard. who was today graduated from Annapolis twenty third in his class of In his class of fifty. and Frank Howard Saddler of Sheffield who was graduated forty-second. MT. Saddler has been twice rejected for phy- sical reasons to be each time reinstated and now receives his commission.
 While Captain Hobsons resignation caused no surprise. 1t Is much regretted by his friends. Many other persons are ungenerous enough to say that we may look for bills in every session of Con- gress for years to come seeking to have him placed on the retired list.
 The Washington Star says:
 '.Mr. Hobson has. it is hoped. given judicious consideration to the fact that the lecture platform has of late proved much shorter route to obscurity than the Navy Department"
 Other newspapers run to painful harsh ness The Philadelphia Inquirer, which may be taken as an example. devotes its leading editorial to the subject. saying: ''The nation went almost into mysteries when 1t was learned that young Hobson had, with a band of six men. taken collier into the channel where he in- tended to sink and close the opening so that the Spanish vessels could not attempt an escape. It was daring act and was carried out with great bravery"
 After referring to Hobson's failure to obtain retirement from naval boards and Congress alike. and his quarrels with the Navy Department about assignments. The Inquirer concludes: Tt is not pleasant to see former national hero fall to such place in popular and exec utive affections, but it is evident that he is no longer needed by the navy. The heroism that performs duty for its sake is more to be admired than that which seeks subsequent rewards, even if these rewards are seldom forthcoming"
 Lucien Julien Walker.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-03
Winter wheat's Condition.

Washington. Feb. 1.-The weather bu- reau's monthly summary of crop condi- tions is as follows: On the whole the winter wheat crop fared well in January, 1908. the central and northern portions of the winter wheat belt being unprotected by snow covering until the closing days of the month when much snow melted leaving only the extreme northern dis tricts with covering on January 31. Over the southern portion of the winter wheat belt some damage has resulted from alternate freezing and thawing, but the crop has apparently not sustained serious injury. The rainfall. throughout the winter wheat belt was lighter than usual but Kansas is the only State re- porting need for moisture.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-03
Nominated by President.

day sent the following nominations to the Senate:
 Army promotions-Maj. J. Quinn. Corps of Engineers. to be Lieutenant Colonel: Capt Edward Burr, Corps of Engineers. to be Major.
 Postmasters:
 Kentucky-Lizzie vampel. Morganfields John NJ. Green, Plnevile.
 Indian Terrltory-David c. Blossom. Atoka, Charles B. Ramsey, Davis: Sam. uel s. Cobb. Wagoner.
 Tennessee-Norvell l.. Scobey, New Berne: William F. Millican. Redwood
 Texas-William B. Savers. ST.. Bay City; Joseph M. B. Gurley, Greenville.
 Louisiana-George J. Reilly. Clinton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-03
Time Limit Extended.

The House passed the bill of Congress man Richardson of Alabama reported by Congressman Bankhead from the Rivers and Harbors Committee to extend for three years the time in which the Mus cle Shoals power company may complete nrenaration for utilizing the water power of the governments improvement works at Muscle Shoals in the Tennessee river between Sheffield and Florence. Ala, the purpose of the company being to supply those towns with electric light and power. The Senate passed Congressman Clay toms bill fixing the time for holding Uni ted States Courts in Alabama and 1t now goes to the President.
 The House passed Mir. clayton's bill. which goes to the Senate, granting per- mission for a bridge over the Choctaw- hatchee river at Martins Ferry, Geneva County, Alabama.
 Lucisn Julien Walker.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-03
ANNUAL SOUTHERN BALL.
One of Washington's Yearly Social
 Functions.

Washington. Feb. 2.-(special)-The an- nual Southern ball given by the Southern Relief Society, and one of the greatest society events of the Washington season, Is taking place at fashionable hotel to- night.
 Many distinguished persons are present, the diplomatic corps and higher official circles being largely represented. General Lees daughter. Miss Mary Lee. is in the receiving party, and his grandson, Robert E. Lee. Jr., is chairman of the Recep- ton Committee.
 Col. Hilary A. Herbert of Alabama, commander of the local Confederate vete- rams, Is making the presentations. and his daughter, Mrs Benjamin Micou. is present as one of the patrons. as is Mrs. John H. Bankhead of Alabama. Amongst other Alabamians present are Congress- man and Mrs. Wiley, Congressman and Mrs Bowie, Congressman. Mrs. and Miss Taylor, Congressman and the Misses Richardson, Judge and Mrs. Chambers, MT. and Mrs. Hannis Taylor and Miss Taylor Miss Alice Roosevelt is amongst the guests. Walker.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-03
sH1RAs RENDERS DECISION.
State Laws Cannot Affect National
 Banks.

Washington. Feb. 2.-The case of Eas- ton vs. The State of Iowa was decided by the United States Supreme Court to- day in favor of Easton thus reversing the Supreme Court of Iowa.
 The case involves the applicability of State laws regulating State banks to national banks. In this instance Easton was president of a national bank at De- corah. Iowa, and he was sentenced to five years In prison under the State law for accepting a deposit of $100 when he knew his bank to be insolvent. The decision was delivered by Justice Shiras who said State laws for the regulation of State banks did not extend to banks in- corporated under an act of Congress.
 In announcing the conclusions of the court which he said were based upon principles and authority, Justice Shiras said that Congress having the sole power to regulate and control the operations of national banks has directly dealt with the question of their insolvency by put ting them under the control of the Sec retary of the Treasury and Comptroller of the Currency, who are authorized to suspend the cpei Ations of the banks and appoint receivers when they become in- solvent and when they fail to make good any impairment of capital: that full and
 
 adequate provisions have been made for the protection of creditors of such institu- tons by requiring frequent reports to be made of their condition and by the power of visitation by federal ofncers: that 1t is not competent for State legislatures to in- terfere with national banks or their of- ficers in the exercise of the powers be- slowed on them by the general govern ment.
 He then added undoubtedly State has the legitimate power to defins and punish crimes by general laws applica- ble to all persons within Its jurisdiction. So, likewise. 1t may declare by special laws. certain acts to be criminal offenses when committed by officers or agents of its own banks and institutions. But 1t Is without lawful power to make such special laws applicable to banks organiz- ed and operating under the laws of the United States"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-03
Bowie's Bill Passes.

The House today passed Congressman BoWie's bill providing that two terms of each the Circuit and District Courts of the United States in Alabama, shall be held yearly in Anniston, and the bill now goes to the Senate. The jurisdiction of these terms will cover the counties of Calhoun, Etowah. Cleburne. Talladega, Clay and Cherokee.
 Judge Jones withdrew his opposition to the measure as did certain powerful in fiuences in Birmingham. and If it reaches a vote in the Senate 1t will become law.
 The postal authorities have promised Mir, Bowie to send an inspector early in the spring to investigate Calhoun County with a view to the establishment of rural free delivery for the entire County. in which eighteen routes have been already established.
 MT. Bowie has also secured an increase of $15o for clerk hire in the Jacksonville postoffce.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-03

lme the swift wovss on the diplomatic board as to the Venezuelan embrogiio. i Diplomacy depending upon secrecy un- til its ends be accomplished. 1t is impos- sible to fnd out the extct conditions at this critical junctura.
 , According to information supplied The Advertiser tonight by one of the bestin- formed men on general affairs in Wash. ington.. the commonly accepted press statement that the latest proposition of Minister Bowen and others on the Gene- suelan aide to allow Great Britain. Ger many and Italy one month of preference In collecting Venezuelan revenue, or which they shall retain 90 per cent. after which all the powers with claims against veneEuela shall share. pro rata in the revenues. is silly nonsense. The period of preference for the allies. he says. is one year.
 This informant points out the absurdity of tho -one month fake as he calls 1t, in be gotten ready In % short g time, that the import trade of Venezuela is now non-existent. and that It will require months to ret 1t again under way, and that short of year the allies could not realise anything like . satisfactory sum.
 Yet all the newspapers and news agen- cies are publishing the month limit as offered bv Venezuela and discussing the chances of the allies acceding to 1t. The proposition must strike the casual ob- carver as unreasonable for the value of Q per cent of the first months colIec- ttons would be trining.
 The somewhat apparently cumulative appearance of France upon the scene af- ter the allies had at immense expense brought Venezuela to It's senses Is the most threatening element in the situa- ton.
 France claims that it had already ar ranged with venesuela for the settle ment of it's claims on the basis of 13 per cent of the custom revenues. . proposi- ton clearly unfair to the other creditor powers, end 1t is on this score that France jumps into the rom in the twelfth hour.
 It looks as if the Galiic cock was merely playing the role of the common barnyard rooster. screeching away and cackling as 1t did in the Egyptian trou- ble twenty years ago. favorite role with France.
 It need scarcely be said the situation remains critically big with tremendous and most tragic possibilities. This coun- try is in an extremely uneasy position. for we could not keep out of conflict between the great powers, even if our cherished Monroe doctrine were not in- volved. Lucien Julien Walker.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-03
SHEFFIELD COMPANY.
I1ncorporated in New Jersey With | Capital of S425. 900.

Birmingham. Ala, Feb. 2.-The Shelf field Company has been incorporated under the laws of New Jersey with a capitalization of s525. 900.
 The capital stock has all been sub- scribed and Is held principally by George Parsons of New York. his brother Charles Parsons. and Messers Goodby. Strong and Mortimer. all of whom are large stockholders in the Sloss-S -Shefiield Steel and Iron Company. Colonel A. P. Andrews first vice-president of the Southern Railway and J. c. Mayhem. president of the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron Company will probably be interested also.
 The new company will acquire the water works of Sheffield. the electric light franchise and franchises for trolley lines to Tuscumbia and Florence. In ad- dition 1t will acquire $500 town lots formerly held by the Sheffield Land and Improvement Company, which have been tied up in litigation for number of years but are now covered with good titles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-03
CECIL RHODES sCHoLARszrP.
Dr. Parkin Confers With Educatora
 of the South.

Atlanta. Ga.. Feb. 2.-Dr. George D. Parkin of Toronto. representing the truG- tees of the Cecil Rhodes scholarship trust fund, met here today with educators from nine Southern States and a plan was out-. lined which shall apply to scholars from, Southern colleges who wish to take ad-- vantage of the Rhodes fund.
 It was determined that the Chancellor of the State University of each Southern State shall appoint a committee ot select, two candidates from the State in ques-, tion. Each candidate must be between the ages of 19 and 24. and must have been for three years student in the collegiate department of some American college. whose students are in accordance with the requirements of the trustees. The can- didate must apply. from the State of which he is legal resident and will bel expected to be up to the level of "Oxfor6i matrtculation."
 The first elections to scholarships VIII probably be IT ade early in 1904.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-03
FRISCO AND SOUTHERN.
Rumors of Absorbtion of Former by
 the Latter.

New York, Feb. 2.-Interest Is displayed in the monthly meeting of the St. Louis and San Francisco directors scheduled for Thursday next in New York. but 1t Is believed that the control of the road is now lodged with J. P. Morgan & Co, though J. and J. W. Seligman s& Co. were for a long time the fiscal agents.
 Latest, reports hint at a deal between the Frisco and the Southern Railroad, ad- mittedly Morgan property.
 The leading officer of the St. Louis and San Francisco Road declined today to discuss the various rumors concerning "deals' and "combinations." but said that some new directors wouldp robably be chosen at this weeks meeting In spite of the statement that these changes will be without significance. its new mem- bers of the board will disclose by their connections certain recent developments in the affairs of the St Louis and San Francisco.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-03
Will Create Reserve.

New York, Feb. 2.-It was announced today that the clearing house committee will recommend to the full association a set of rules controlling the trust com paAes. The rules in brief will require all such companies clearing through the as- sociation to keep per cent reserve and providing for an increase of that amount by degrees at specified times un- til a 10 per cent reserve shall have been reached. This maximum amount Is two thirds of the reserve which the New York State laws compel State banks to carry.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-03
bill. are to be appointed by the Auditor with the approval of the Governor and are to be paid according to the work they
1Gontgomery Prohibition Bill.

do.
 Montgomery Prohibition Bill.
 MT, Goodwin of Montgomery intro duced a bill providing for prohibition outs side the city limits of Montgomery. in Montgomery County. The bill Is a com panion measure to the annexation bill. At present all of Montgomery beyond the po- lice jurisdiction of the city Is prohibition. The annexation bill provides for the ex- tending of the city limits approximately to the police jurisdiction.
 MT. Starr of Dallas introduced a bill providing for the examination of all banks and trust companies in the State.
 The protection of game in Alabama Is the object of . bill introduced by MT. Bankhead of Walker. which makes cer- tain changes in existing laws
 Mir. DeLoney of Colbert presented a general bill providing . method for the re- funding by municipalities of their in- debtedness. The bill forbids the refund- ing bonds to bear more than per cent interest and to run for period not longer than thirty years.
 Forbids Solicitors to Defend
 The forbidding of Solicitors and Deputy Solicitors from defending prisoners in their counties or judicial circuit 4s the object of a bill introduced by Representa- tive Starr of Dallas.
 A petition from the oyster men of Mo bile and one relating to jury drawing in Mobile County were presented. both of which were referred to the Judiciary Committee.
 The resolution of Representative Lusk of Marshall, introduced Saturday was favorably reported by the Rules Commit tee. The resolution directs the Alabama Railroad Commission to transmit to the House all information submitted to 1t under the law, as to the management of railroads, their contracts with express and sleeping car companies and all in formation as to the issuance of free passes by the railroads. The resolution was adopted by the House without oppo- sition.
 The House adjourned at 1 o'clock to meet today at 1o:30 Q. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-03

tee of the House Naval Affairs met today for the preparation of report to be sub mitted to the full committee regarding the investigation of the Lesler bribery charges. Two sessions were held. during which the findings to be submitted to the full committee were discussed, but no agreement was reached and adjournment was taken until tomorrow. The members of the subcommittee hope to make a unanimous report.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-03
Nelson the Objector.

Senator Quay again today revealed the outrageous tactics of insurgents and free-booters of the Senate minority who led by the mighty Beveridge and urged on by the President are holding up the Senate and preventing the majority rule in that body.
 Senator Quay asked unanimous consent that February 17th be fixed for taking a vote on the Statehood bill, but Senator Nelson, Minnesota. who recently spoke for ten days against the measure, promptly objected.
 Previously Senator Quay had asked that the 16th be fixed as the day, which was also objected to. Thus he continues to put insurgents on record against ma jority rule.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-03
1o,s53, ,3ee Available Soldiers.

Washington. Feb. 2.-Secretary Root transmitted to the House today an ab- stract of the returns made to the Adju- tant General of the army by the Adjutant Generals of the various States. showing the military strength of the States to be as follows: Officers. s,19l: enlisted men. 1Os.S .SSS. The aggregate of persons in the United States available for militia duty Is given as 10,S53. .396.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-03
Wrack in Florida

Tampa. Fla, Feb. "A light engine returning from the repaor shop at this place collided with work train on the Palmetto branch of the Sealboard Air Line today near Boyette. about twenty five miles from this place. A negro brakeman was killed and the engineer and conductor of the work train were injured. .,..l !. J. ......sffa..., .1i
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-03
ELEVATOR cARLE BROKE.
As Result Seveu Persons are Inc
 jured in Denver.

Denver, Colo. Feb. 2.-The breaking of an elevator cable in the Joseph CresweIt Building, 1928 Black Street, today caused the maiming ard bruising of seven per- sons. one of whom may be crippled fcx life
 The injured are: Miss Sophie Kios. hip injured: Miss Annie Barbiera, back sprained; Miss Marie Friedman. back wrenched: Miss Nellie Mullins, thigh frac- tured; Miss Florence Collins. ankle frac- tured: Charles Purchase, hack wrenched and legs injured; Charles Dunst. ankIa fractured.
 All the injured except Dunst were en- ployed in the Troy Laundry on the fourth floor of the building. The elevator drop ped three stories.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-03
Receipts and Expenditures.

Washington. Feb. 2.-The government receipts for the month of January. 1908. were $45, 996, SS7 and the expenditures. $l2.- 6s2.24S leaving surplus for the month of $a.2e4oss.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-03
Alaskan Boundary Treaty.

Washington. Feb. 2.-The Alaskan boun- tary treaty today was returned to the Senate by the President. some clerical errors having been corrected. Senator Cullom again reported the treaty to the Senate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-03
France Gets Into It.

Washington. Feb. 2.-(speciaL) )-confu- sion becomes worse confounded respect