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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
shnnId Hold Cotton.

President E. s. Peters of the Texas lotion Growers Protective Association. Eho is in Washington to urge remedial bglslation for the boil weevh invasion' aid today:
 T would like to convey to every cotton |rower of the Southern States this mes hge: The Agricultural Department re- |oft estimating the crop at 9,962,OOO bales ! not only conservative, but Is over, hther than under, the yield. would,
 herefore, earnestly urge all growers of he staple not to part with their holdings. kcept at their real value, which Is not kss than 15 cents a pound, the figure lave repeatedly predicted would be paid. Set future markets alone and allow no Aiddlemen and speculators to fix the 4rice of the fruit of your labor. This 6 he opportunity of the Southern plant
 IS. If there Is to be a corner, let them 'bnduct it themselves, and reap the bene-
 l."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10

Representative Wiley, by request, to- hv introduced Captain Hobson's bill liking for a two billion and a half navy. view of the empending deficit in the |easury, 1t is hardly likely that the meas
 re can become law. Chairman Hem gway of the Appropriations Committee. IT that reason, has even objected to con Sdering a resolution to appropriate $2,6O0 pay the expenses of joint committee Congress to attend the centennial cele- Irchaae.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
Pam is Summoned.

Mir. Guthrie asked that Mir. Pam ba summoned next on account of contem- plated absence of three weeks after next wek, but Mir. Untermeyer declared that there were a number of witnesses. includ- ing Aar. Schwab, he wished to hear first.
 At the close of the he lring the Morgan Hargss letter and enclosure were refused to the press until the court should have passed upon their admissablilty, Mfr. Guthrle's protest against publicity heina effective to this extent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-04
WON'T CONFER WITH MITCHELL
The Victor Fuel Company Sues Him for
$4,000.

Denver, Dec. 3-Delos A. Chappell, president Of
the Victor Fuel Company. and T. J. Hearne. presi-
dent Of the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company, had
a conference to-day TO agree on a line Of action
to be pursued in respect to any proposition that
might be received from the United Mine Workers
looking to the settlement of the strike in Southern
Colorado. It was definitely decided TO reject the
proposition which, they were informed had been
adopted at the conference at Trinidad between
President Mitchell and the district officials to call
off the strike If the operators would grant
eight hour day. recognition of the union being
waived 1t was also practically decided to reject
any other proposition that might come from the
United Mine Workers.
''Our course is fully determined upon" said Mr.
Chappen. we have nothing whatever to do with
Mr. Mitchell and his colleagues"
Mr.. Chappen said that the operators had been
informed that petition being signed by for
rner employees asking for conference. with view
ending the strike. Even this. he said. would not
change the attitude of the Victor Fuel Company.
II had nothing TO do with former employees. Any
complaints that the employees of the company
Trinidad, Col. Dec 3.-John Mitchell president
of the United Mine Workers, and other mine work
served to-day with papers in dam
age suit for $4,000 fled by the Victor Fuel
Company. Governor Peabody to-day invited Presi-
dent Mitchell a conference with him on the sub
ject Of settling the strike. Mr. Mitchell said he
would go TO Denver tomorrow il possible. He
added, however, that pressing business would re-
Governor Peabody has decided not to send troops
to the coal fields at present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-04
MORE GERMAN MONEY.
Larger Appropriation Demanded for
Exhibit at st. Louis.

Berlin. Dee. 3.-The government has declueo
TO a SIX for the additional sum Of Sl29.ooo to de-
fray the expenses of the German exhibit at ST.
Louis. on the ground that wages in America
are rising thus increasing the expense connected
with the construction and decoration OF inc
German building and the horticultural surround
ings.
More money Is also needed in view o. the l"c'
that Cermany's brilliant success at Paris IN
1900 and the general rise in German arustc
prestige had extraordinarily heightened inc
worlds expectations from Germany at the COM
ing exposition
An official memorandum accompanying tHe
demand for the appropriation says the German
preparations are progressing favcraplE' anu
leaves no doubt that Germany viii be READY al
the opening date. It gratefully recognizes 'ne
liberal manner in which the exposition authorl-
ties have met German wishes, particularly IN
the grant of a central, commanding posItlol LII
the German building. .,.. e
Germany is also preparing strong eAIlipl 80 81
industrial arts, the commissioner general HeTr
Lewald having invited the various organizations
10 prepare complete and harmonious furnishings
and decorations for various kinds or pup!c anu
private and halls the object oelhg 10
prevent the inclusion Of freakish' unpracucal
articles for exhibition purposes.
The educational. medical and munlclpal eX-
hibits also promise 10 be unusually thorough
and in general the government is resolved that
Germany shall maintain at St Louis the place
she attained at former eXpositions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-04
QUIT FULLER WORK IN PITTsBURG.
Ironworkers Stop When the Strike Order
Comes.

Pittsburg. Dec 3-Instructions were received
here to-day to enforce the strike against the George
4. Fuller Construction Company. George Boyd
business agent of Local No. g. of the Information
Association of Bridge and Structural Ironworkers,
at once ordered the men employed on two con-
tracts of the company 10 quit work. The Fuller
company has about finished its work on the new
Nixon Theatre Only six structural ironworkers were
still employed there when the business agent went
around with quitting orGers About thirty-five men
were employed on the new Wabash station and all
stopped work when the order was given.
Secretary Bennett. OF the local union, says that
the trouble here will not affect the American
Bridge Company other concerns that are mem
bers Of the Manufacturers Association.
Chicago. Dec. 3.-Only six men are affected
here by the general strike order of the bridge
and structural ironworkers against the George
A. Fuller Construction Company. The six men
were building ten story structure in Jackson
Boulevard. 1t is the only contract of the Fuller
company in this city which has not gone beyond
the stage Of structural work. If IL becomes
necessary Frank Buchanan. the international
president of the union says he will ask the
support OF the Associated Building Trades in the
fight against the Fuller company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-04
THE AMERICAN PERIL.
alarm Sounded against Inuasion Of
British Markets.

London Dec 3.-"The Board OF Trade Journal
for December prints a warning to British manu-
facturers from Seymour Bell. the British Com
mercial Agent in the United States. prophecy
ing an extensive invasion of the British markets
by American firms in the near future. Mr.. Bell
writes that the decreasing demand in the United
States for many classes of manufactured goods
indicates that American firms will soon be look
ing abroad for markets In which to dispose OK
their surplus products at almost any price. Mr..
Bell says:
1t will be well. therefore, to bring before Brit
ish manufacturers and shippers in an upms-
taxable manner the progress made in recent
years by American exporters in securing a hold
the markets within the British possessions
particularly for certain classes of goods which
could be manufactured in the United Kingdom.
Mr.. Bell adds that the great extension of their
plants by American manufacturers in recent
years was necessitated by the home demand,
which has already begun TO fall off. and hence
he forecasts an extensive dumping of Ameri-
goods in British markets. He says that
while the total of American exports during the
last year has decreased 4.6 per cent American
exports to the British possessions have increased
II per cent, and this. Mr.. Bell adds, Is a de-
cidedly larger increase than is shown in the
statements of exports from the United Kingdom.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-04
ULTTNATUM TO RUSSIA,
Japanese Cabinet Had Proposed to
Send One.

London. Dec. 4.-The Toxic correspondent Of
The Daily Mail" says it is reported on cred
ible authority that at Tuesdays Cabinet coun-
Gil il was actually proposed to send an ulti-
matum to Russia. but that this grave step was
eventually abandoned in favor OF the milder
course which was ultimately adopted.
The correspondent says the tension is acute,
ana it is generally felt that few days VIII see
important developments.
Yokohama Dec. SIT is reported at Toxic
that Kurino the Japanese Minister at st. Peters
purg, twice within the last ten days had de-
manded Count Lamsdorffs reply to the final
proposals of the Japanese government Count
Lamsdorff proposed proceeding to AlexandroV
for the purpose of securing the sanction of the
Car to the draft of the answer drawn by Vice
roy Alexief and Baron de Rosen, the Russian
Minister to Japan, but had so far been pre-
vented owing to the illness of the CZarina.
The Emperor Of Japan, it is expected, VIII
open the Diet on December =, when 1t is hoped
that definite developments in the Far Eastern
situation may avert the impending crisis and
allay the domestic impotence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-04
SUPPLY MEN INDICTED.
Trade Pool alleged IN Chicago
Plumbing Business.

Chicago Dec. 3,-The investigation of the
grand jury into the alleged existence OF a pool
or combination among the plumbing supply
houses of this city resulted tonight in true bills
being voted against seven concerns engaged in
the plumbing supply business, and also against
five individuals, officers of the alleged combina-
ton. The following are the concerns alleged to
be parties to a combination for the control Of
prices as charged by William 5. Moore, jr., the
complainant:
The Sanitary Speciality Manufacturing Com
pany, the Western Plumbing Supply Company.
the John Davis Company, the Weir K Craig
Manufacturing Company. the Federal Company.
the L. Wolff Manufacturing Company and Veil
Brothers.
The individuals against whom true bills We're
voted Paul Blatchford secretary of the al
legged pool; Emil Larson auditor; Angus MOrri-
son, William T. Gearg and George H TOmpkins.
The true bills were found under the laws gov
erning conspiracy to regulate prices in restraint
of trade. The offence is a miSdemeanor and
punishable by fine. Under the law corporations
can be indicted in the same manner individ-
uals and proceedings against such corporations
are similar to those in a civil matter.
Moore. who is plumber. alleged that he was
Disseminated against in the purchase of sup
plies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-04
MAY BURN HIS PICTURES.
artists Instructions in UM about
Unzcorthy CanUaseS.

The will of Julian Rix. the artist, who died at
his home. No so West Fortieth-st, on November
2i. filed for probate in the office of the Surro-
gate yesterday. To his goddaughter. Margaret Rix
RyIe is left such of the personal property such
money the executor. Mrs Susie Stewart Ryle,
may see fit to give her.
One of the artists best pictures, to be selected by
the executor is left his brother. Edward A Pix.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Hazen L. Hoyt. of Great Neck.
Long Island, is bequeathed lone OF my pictures
painted by ME at their home One Of his pictures
is also left to Malcolm r. Lawrence,
The rest and residue of the estate Is given to
Mr.. and Mrs. William Ryle. In codlcil the tesla
tor says:
direct that all of the provisions of my said will
as a token of my love and esteem for Them and In
recognition of many acts of kindness extended 10
me throughout my life. when had no other friends
and when my relatives and family did not put
forth a helping hand to me.
If after my death my pictures shall be enhanced
in value. my executors shall keep in touch with the
market. and shall demand high price for them
It is my wish that Thomas b. Clarke. after my
death. shall examine all of my work, and shall be
permitted TO destroy and burn any thereof which.
in his judgment, is not worthy Of my name. I ex-
my name any painting which mag remain unsigned
at my death, which, in mis- Judgment, shall be
worthy of my name.
The petition states that the value Of the estate is
unknown.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-04
ROUND UP OF THIEVES.
Eight, SAID to Hare WOrked Here,
Caught in Philadelphia,

Philadelphia. Dec. 3.-Five men and three
women. all of whom said they lived in New
York. were arrested in apartment house here
to-day on suspicion of being professional thieves
A sixth man, who was in the room when SIX
city detectives entered the place, escaped. III
the room were found diamonds, furs, dress
goods, paintings and a saalskin coat. These ar
ticles with the exception of the diamonds. were
stored in trunks and suit cases. which, it is SAID
were to be sent to New-York tonight.
The accused persons had been in the house
only few days The arrests were the result OF
a conversation overheard by the proprietor of
the house She said that she heard one of the
prisoners say how easily they had robbed Stern
& Co. of New York. OF property valued at 5000.
and that they intended to rob an apartment
store in this city.
The police say that they also found articles
valued at $500, believed to have been stolen in
Denver. They say that the picture OF one or the
women is in the Rogucs' Gallery i'll Brooklyn,
where she served eighteen months.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-04
PURCHASE OF GILLIAN wARsHIPs
Thought To Be a Sign of British Anxiety
Over the Eastern Situation.

London. Dec. st was officially admitted at
the Admiralty tonight that Great Britain had
purchased the two battleshps Libertad and Con-
stitucion built on the Clyde for Chill, the price
being 1915, 900, inclusive of all expenses. The
announcement contains the following:
In February last it was stated in the House
of Commons that the Admiralty was not pre-
pared TO purchase these battleships for SILL
100000: but the reduced price at which they
have now been secured seemed TO the Admiralty
to offer the opportunity for an advantageous
bargain for the country.
The recent frequent Cabinet councils are now
explained, and congratulations from all sides
are being extended to the government only on
acquiring valuable needed additions to the navy,
but also on averting what might prove trouble
some incidents had the battleships been sold to
either of the two powers now supposed to be
the brink OF war. At the same time, the pur-
chase of the vessels at the present moment is
held 10 prove that the British government is
genuinely anxious concerning the position OF
affairs in the Far East
1t is not unlikely that the Libertad and the
Constitution will he sent to reinforce the Brit
ish China squadron, for which they are con-
siGered emnently suitable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-04
BULGARIAN REFUGEES.
The Youth DnUen to Reuolution or
Emigration.

Sofia, Dec. 3.-In the Sohranje, or National AS
sembly, to-day, In the course OF the debate
the address in reply to Prince Ferdtnands
speech from the throne. Premier Petron ex-
planned the policy of the government He said
that the government had taken measures to
place the Bulgarian forces in the position TO de-
fend the country's interests which It's prede-
cessor had abandoned TO the discretion of for
eign power The government. by following a
policy Of loyalty to all powers was doing its ut
most to avoid war
Premier Petroff said that the Macedonian
question was created by the treaty OF Berlin.
but that since then the situation had become
worse driving the youth of the country TO
emigration or to revolution. The refugees to-
day numbered 10000, and this fact was a dis
turbing element in the affairs Of the principal
itv Fortunately the Macedonian question was
now approaching a solution.
In conclusion the Premier said that the gov
eminent was doing everything to defend Bull
garian interests, the sole desire being to estao-
lish a situation in Macedonia which WOULD De
tolera BILE for Christians
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-04
FRENCH ART EXHIBIT.
Painters Contribute to Extensive Collection
To Be Sent to s.. Louis.

Paris. Dec 3.-The jury appointed to select speci-
mems Of French art for exhibition at St Louis has
completed it's work In the exhibit some OF the
greatest artists and scuptors win be represented
Two thousand paintings submitted of which
only six hundred could be taken. to secure as
wide range possible. limiting the number of
pictures which could be selected from each artist
three On the list OF successful artists are such
names as Bonnat, Bouguereau. Duran, FIeury Hen
ner. Bcsnard Simon. Menard Constant. Monet and
the late Camille Pissaro.
Bousuereau has contributed Los Oreados";
Durand The Last Hour OF Christ; Chartran
Cardinal Richelieu' and "segfred'; Lefevre three
works, La Priere." La Douleur de Marie Made
leine' and La Vestale Endormie'; Dupre lie
Retour du Troupeau' and lie Soir'; Renard, some
portraits, ard Fleury. I'm Ouvrier Sous Ia Revou-
ton and La JOie MateTnee.'
The collection of paintings is regarded as probably
the best France ever sent abroad. A fine exhibit
of engravings and water colors will also be sent
The sculpture exhibit includes. besides Robins
bronze figure, lie Penscur." Bartholomew Il Eu-
FAINT Mort Vasselcts La Coincide Humane"
Saint Marceauxs Nos Destinles, Fremiet's Che
Yaux Romains' and three pieces by Michel, includ-
ing La Paysanne" and La Femme Lys."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-04
EMPEROR WILLIAM AT HOME.
His Throat Ailment Permits Him to Enjoy
Domestic Quiet.

Berlin. Dec. 3.-The fantastic stories regard
ing Emperor Williams proposed journey TO the
South continue. one rumor is that the Crown
Prince Frederick William will be appointed re-
gent Another is that Count Mirbach. Of
the Empress's household. has engaged a villa
Tor his jesty at Meran, Austrian Tyrol. The
Foreign Office, in tossing these stories aside as
nonsense, says that the Emperor would certain
ly not choose a resort for cOnsumptives II he
went away for rest and pleasure. The only
basis for concern about the Emperors health
seems TO be because he has not appeared pub
licly since the operation on his throat. Baron
Non Sternburg, the German Ambassador to the
United States. when he was here explained the
Emperors absence by saying that his majesty is
l1rolonging his period Of retirement because he
rather likes an excuse TO enjoy domestic life.
DR. Studt, the Prussian Minister Of lnstruc-
lion and Medical Affairs in talking of the En-
peror. said that the Empress sat sewing In his
ma jeSty's company for several hours each day.
They and their children who at home walk
together frequently The Emperor, however.
gives up most Of his mornings to the disposal
of state business.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-04
CHARLOTTE RUSSEs HIS BANE.
Messenger Boy Who Lives on Them Rides
in an Ambulance.

An absorbing passion for charlotte russes proved
the undoing of Samuel Klein. sixteen years old.
Western Union messenger. employed at No. la
Fifth-ave- Klein was taken In an ambulance to
the Network Hospital last night suffering
acutely from what DR.. Thorne. Of tho hospital.
diagnosed hysteria.
Samuel came to the branch office OF the Western
Union two weeks ago. He was promptly dubbed
by his fellow messenger boys Charlotte" Although
his working hours from II a. m. TO II D. N
nobody ever saw Klein go out for meal The boy
would often bring as many as a dozen charlotte
russes into the office at time. and greedily de-
YOUR them.
Last night Klein fell TO the floor twisting squirrn-
ing and yelling violently "Oh, oh! His fright
ened comrades called a policeman, who sum
moned an ambulance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-04
MISSING VATICAN MILLIONS.
Pope Finds They Were Employed to Restore
Aristocratic Families.

Rome Dec. SIN examining the financial situa-
tion Of the Vatican. left by Leo. the Pope found
that several millions had been employed in restor-
ing the private patrimonies Of a number Of aris-
tocratic families. The members of these families
had remained faithful TO the Holy See especially
The Princes Boncompagni and Borghese- 1t was
the Borghese whose historic palace, built by Pope
Paul at the beginning of the seventeenth CEN
tury had fallen into the hands OF creditors Of the
prtncely house who rented IL office TO the
Grant Orient Of the Italian Free Masons which
Pope Leo considered TO be a dissertation. All ru-
10 the effect that Pope Plus intends TO get
back this money through the application OF coer-
Give measures are considered ct the Vatican al
together without foundation. because the families
thus subventioned are repaying the money loaned
Them by yearly instruments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-04
SPINS CABINET OUT.
appointed July 10 to Succeed SilUeta
Ministry.

Madrid. Dec. AT the close OF the Ministerial
Council to-day the Marquis Villaverde. the Pre-
nier, went to the palace and rendered the resis-
ration of the Cabinet to King Alfonso.
The present Cabinet was appointed on July H.
succeeding the Cabinet Of Premier Sivela, and
is constituted as follows:
Premier-The lIARQTIS vTLLAVERDE.
Foreign Minister--COCNT SAN BERNARDO
Minister of Justice--SENOR SANTOS GUZMAN.
Minister Of Finance-SENOR BESADA.
Minister of War-GENERAL MARTITEGUI.
Minister of Marne-SENOR ESTRAIN.
Minister of the Interior-SENOR GARCIA ALIX.
Minister OF Public NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. BUGALIAIA
Minister Of Agriculture-SENOR GASSOT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-04
WITNESS TELLS OF FAIRS DEATH.

Paris, Dec. 3.-Topin, the farmer was the only
witness at the hearing to-day of the Fair will
case testimony before Commissioner Eisler. of
New-York. The witness testified that he ar
rived on the scene after the accident and car
ried the bodies of Mr. and Mrs Charles L. Fair
to the porter's lodge. The body of Mr.. Fair, he
added. was stiff and that of Mrs. Fair was still
warm.
The heirs OF Mrs. Fair believe the medical ex-
perts who are soon to testify will use Topin's
evidence 10 support the View that Mrs Fair
died after her husband.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-04
THINKS HERRIcK STRONG CANDIDATE.
That Is Assistant Secretary Loomis's Opinion
on the Vice-Presidency.
IBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUSE.l

Springfield, Ohio. Dec. s.-Francis B. Loomis. As
sistant Secretary OF State. who is IN this city
business and visiting relatives. thinks MyrOn T.
Herrick would be a strong candidate for Vice
President.
Il have heard much talk OF Mr.. Herrick'' Nj
IAoonis said to-day. From his recent decisive
victory in this State he is naturally in enviable
position politically. The party requires a strong
this capacity, and the sentiment drifting
toward Mr. Herrick promises 10 be unusually strong
and sincere.
Mr. Hanna has said he is not Il candidate said
Mr.. LOOMS and l am inclined TO think he is sim
care"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-04
TO CONTINUE oREYFus sTRueeI

Paris Dec. 3.-The Nationalist members Of
the Chamber of Deputies held meeting to-day
at which they adopted a resolution criticisine
the governments action in the revision OF the
Dreyfus case They said they regarded IL as n
political move preliminary to a judicial stem
(which only the enemies of the country couId
make" and affirming that the Nationalist pur-
pose to continue the struggle against Dreyfus