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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-18
SULZER IS SARCASTIC
sCATHING IN HIS REFERENCE
 TO LITTLEFIELD.
The Latter Had Made Speech Deny ing Some Statements Made by the New Yorker in the
 Lower House.

Washington, Feb. 1.-The House today began consideration Of the naval appro- | priation bill under the operation of Q rule which made the new legislation relative to the increase of the personnel of the navy and for the increase of~the naval l academy in order. The general debate | on the bill was without special feature. | Thirty of the sixty-fivs pages of the measure were completed. Tho para graph in the bill providing s25o,0Oo for naval station on the great lakes went out on a point of order.
 The Senate amendments to the Indian appropriation bill were disagreed to and the bill sent to conference. Messrs Sherman, Curtis (Kas) and Little (Ark) were appointed conferees. Mir. Httleneld and MT. Sulzer had an interesting clash before the naval bill was taken up.
 MT. Littleheld arose to question of privilege in connection with some re- marks made by Mir. Sulzer last Saturday. He charged that MT. Sulzer on that occa- sion had misrepresented him in various ways. He said Mir. SulEer subsequently had corrected his remarks to make 1t appear that he (Mr. Littlefeld) was pre- sent and characterized the alleged mis- representation as deliberate, premedi- tated and intentional" He read a news paper article inserted in Mir. Sulzer's re- marks describing the alleged genesis of the Littlefeld bill and commented upon the statements in the article, denying them seriatim. He declared among other thing that the antitrust bill had been prepared by himself and the other mem bers of the subcommittee of the Judicia- ry Committee after consultation with the Attorney General
 He also denied ths report of an alleged conference between the President and himself at which the President was rep resented as displeased with the Littleheld bill.
 MT. sulzer replied to Mir. Littlefeld In a semi-humorous vein. He spoke Of MT. Littlefeld's speech just made as his de fense for his failure to pass his antitrust bill in fulfllment of his alleged promise to his constituents last summer to pass 1t or know the reason why"
 The issue raised by Mir. Littlefield. he denominated a "mere quibble'' which de- monstrated the gentleman's inability to be flair. decent or courteous"
 "He is so puffed up with his own vani- ty." said Mir Sulzer that he can see no good in anybody or anything except him self and his measures. He is like the dog that barks, gets bitten and then whines He whines not so much against me as against the powers that be. and not so much against the powers that be as to square himself with the promise he made last summer
 Amid great laughter he said: Let the galled jade vince. my withers are un- wrung."
 At 5 D. m. the House adjourned,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-18
VIEWED BY THE TEMPS.
Thinks Scant Courtesy is Shown The
 Hague Court.

Paris. Feb. H.-The Temps today, re- viewing the Venezuelan settlement. says:
 .'The controversy throws light on a phase of the Monroe Doctrine hitherto in the shadow-that the United States, while insisting on the principle of the independ- ence and integrity of the New World, at the same time Is very desirous not to as- sume new and moro extensive responsi- bilities for the Spanish Republics"
 The Temps also says it considers An drew Carnegie's offer to pay the money for the first payment to Germany to be "a significant evolution of modern soci- ety, showing the power of the capitalist before q nation of the first rank,'' and declares that The Hague court receives scant recognition, ''as the powers have ments so as to avoid their submission to The Hague"
 On the whole, however. The Temps con- siders the settlement to be e triumph for the cause of international peace and a distinct recognition of arbitration by the great military and naval powers, and expresses the belief that the British min istry was fortunate in reaching a settle ment before Parliament reopened.
 The Journal des Debats gives promi- nenoe to lengthy London dispatch on the termination of the Venezuelan tnci- dent and the British German alliance. which says; Tn spite of popular hostii- ity to the alliance the capital fact re- mains that Germany succeeded in engag- ing England in an alliance contemplating the use of the British fleet in . war move- ment"
 Continuing. The Journal des Dsbats de- clares this is . grave departure for Brit ish policy which must be seriously con- sider cd by the other European powers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-18
Agreed on Army Bill.

Washington, Feb. 1.-The conferees on the army appropriation bill reported an agreement today. The Senate agreement providing for the detail of retiring army officers to the number of twenty for ser vice with organised military was agreed to, but the provision for the assignment of retired officers as attaches to Ameri- can Embassies and legations abroad was omitted. The conferees to the provis- ion that citizens of Porto Rico may enlist in the regular army and that the Porto Rican regiment may be ordered for ser vice outside of Porto Rico was an amend mont providing that all volunteer officers now in the Porto Rican regiment shall be mustered out of service June 50. 1904. and their places filled by details from the line of the regular army.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-18
Haggard's Grievances.

Washington, Feb. 1T.-Some light is thrown upon the unpleasant reference made by Mr. Haggard. the British Min Ister at Caracas, to United States Charge Russell and published in the British Blue Book yesterday. by naval officer now stationed at Washington, who was in Venezuelan waters and frequently at the American legation during the period referred to by Mir. Haggard. Without going into details. 1t appears in thi sof- fcer's statement that by trying to as- sist some British citizens in their dis tress without first losing the time neces- sary to hunt up and confer with the Minister, the American legation people incurred the ill-will of MT. Haggard and the difficulty got to be rather personal, so that all exchanges between the two Ministers have since been 6 most formal and impersoral character.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-18
FAvoRs MONROE DOCTRINE.
German Poet Says His Nation Should
 Endorse It.

Verman EOet says ELS Natlon Snould
 Endorse It.
 Berlin, Feb. H.-Ernest von Widen bruch, Emperor Williams favorite con- temporary poet and sometimes for that reason called the court poet has written an article on Germany and the Monroe Doctrine in which he says 1t is clearly in line with Germany's interest and pol icy to join with the United States in maintaining the doctrine and expresses the hope that the United States will ex- tend it's authority over all Latin Amsrica.
 This" the poet says. may be the greatest struggle of the twentieth cen- tury. It will be 8 contest of the Ger manic race against Latindom- Germany started the struggle against 1t in 1s7o and America continued 1t in 1898. It Is the in- evitable strife of the Germanic against the Latin races which must continue un- til the Germanic race Is supreme. In this struggle no German can be in doubt as to where his sympathies and active aid should go."
 Herr won Wildenbruch urges Germany to make an exriaeit and positive declara- ton in favor of the Monroe doctrine SC that all the world may know where she stands and thus remove any doubt what ever that Germany is with the United States and that Germany has absolutely no occasion to be hostile to the Monroe Doctrine and on every occasion Support if
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-18
w1NDsroRM AND TIDAL WAVE
Several Houses, Barns and Round.
 house Destroyed.

Norfolk. Va, Feb. TIA terrible wind storm and tidal wave swept across Nun din's Point, Va, last night, destroying several houses, barns and the round house of the Norfolk and Southern Rail- road from which several persons narrow ly escaped with their lives. The resi- dence of Thomas Morris was entirely de- stroyed Mir. Morris. his wife and daugh- ter were in the house at the time and narrowly escaped being crushed to death. All were injured.
 The house of Elijah White also was entirely demolished, the occupants mar rowly escaping with their lives, MT. White being quite badly injured.
 The round house of the Norfolk and Southern Railroad was swept to the ground by the storm and one of the en-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-18
The option Extended.

Washington, Feb l7--The government has formally accepted the offer of tho Panama Canal Company to sell to tho United States the canal property and all of the compsnys rights therein for $40, COO. O0O subject only to the ratification of the pending treaty with the republic of Colombia. The effect of this acceptance will be to extend the life of the option Eeld by the government beyond March 9th next and until the treaty now before the Senate has been ratified by both countries in interest
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-18
ELECTION BILL PASSED HOUSE
 WITH SPEAKER VOTING NAY

nority report signed by Messrs. Parker of Cullnian, Lusk of Marshall and Wad- dell of Russell.
 The friends of the measure expressed themselves as well pleased by its victory over strong opposition although the vic tory was not clear cut and decisive. The fight on the measure will be continued and it will be another debateproducer when 1t comes up for final passage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-18
co4tnn Fartnru snld

Rome. Ga. Feb. 1.-The Rome Cotton Factory was sold at public auction today. being bid of at the nominal price of Sl5,- coo by B. l. Hughes, cashier of the First National Bank Before the sale becomes valid and birding. 1t must be confirmed bv Judge Newman of the United States Court. The actual value of the property is said to be about SSo000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-18
Two schooners Sink.

Newport News, Va, Feb. 1.-Two small schooners, the Roger Quaries and the Decatur. laden with building materials. sank in the harbor today during severe squall. Both will be fioated. The crews escaped.
 Snow fell here today and there has been a gradual fall in the temperature. A heavy sea has been running all day and while the wind continues high, little can be accomplished toward loading and un- loading the numerous small craft in port
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-18
British Steamer Ashore.

Rio Janeiro. Feb. 17.-The British steamer Bellucia in command of Captain Horne. is ashore on the rocks at Guara- pary Islands about twenty miles south of Victoria. It is probable the vessel will be total loss. She was bound to New York from Santos and Hisport, having sailed from here on the 14th inst.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-18
Bad Effect Produced. :.

Paris, Feb ls--Tne correspondent of The Matin at aCracas telegraphed that the establishment of a war tax of an extra 30 per cent duty on imports, etc. had produced bad effect in commercial circles. Merchants are protesting against the measure.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-18

or Mir. Russell, the United States Charge will represent the United States.
 Baron Geveis. the minister for the Netherlands called at the State Depart ment today and gave notice of Queen Wiiheimina's acceptance of the task in- posed upon her.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-18
Anti-Castro Placards.

Willemstad, Feb. 17.-It is asserted in re- liable quarters here that placards read ing Death to Castro and Down with Castro were posted in the streets of Caracas on Sunday last. It Is further asserted that 500 men left Caracas Sun day to attack a force of revolutionists which occupied A position three hours march from the Venezuelan capital.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-18
-Four Narroas will Hang.

Jackson. Mirs.. Feb. H.-Four negroes, convicted of murder. will be hanged in Mississippi tomorrow. Alexander Smith will be executed at Popiarville: Thomas swor at Raleigh; Emanuel Walker at In- dianola and Joseph Campbell at Yazoo City. Governor Longino' has finally re- fused to interfere in any of the four
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-18
HaarinP is Set.

Washington Feb. 1.-The Interstate Commerce Commission has assigned Feb
 rear. 24 as the date for hearing of the case of the Charlotte Shippers Associa- ton against the Southern and Seaboard Air.I4ine Railroads. at -WashinKtons .A,. A.,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-18
Castro Expresses Gratitude.

New York. Feb. 1.-The Associated Press has received the following dispatch from President Castro:
 Caracas. Monday. February IS. 'I charge the Associated Press to trans init, together with my gratitude. my sen timents of deference to the people of the United States.
 "President Ciprtano Castro"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-18
X War Contribution,

Caracas. Feb. TIA Presidential de- cree issued today establishes a war con tribution in the form of an extra duty of 30 per cent to be levied on all i'm ports. The export duty on coffee Is made two bolivars per hundred pounds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-18
Win Represent Mexico.

Mexico City, Feb 17.-Jesus Urueta has been selected by the President to repre- sent Mexico at the international congress in Rome. He has left here for New !sYork, whence be will galkfoE EakRRA .a..Ai
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-18

ginss which was in the building at the time was damaged.
 At high tide tidal wave across the land between the ocean and Pamiico Sound, washed away everything in its course. Several people living on the water front were compelled to wade through water up to their waist in order to escape from their homes which were being washed away by the tide.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-18

Coontanued On Rsge TWo:l z.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-18

It Is expected that the Minister of For eign Affairs will be chosen as Venezue- las representative and either MT. Bowen
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-18
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON. FEB. IT, FOR ALABAMA: FAIR WE'D NEsDAY; NOT so COLD IN INTERIOR; THURSDAY FAIR; WARMER AND VARIABLE WINDS.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-03-28
Packers Fined $4,000.

Jefferson City, Mo-, March 23-The
Armour, Cudahy, Swift, Hammond and
the Schwarzschild & Sulzberger pack.
ing companies, the nve defendants IN
the custer proceedings brought by the
attorney general of Missouri against
the alleged beef combine last summer.
were fined $4,000 each in the Missouri
supreme court and oruered to pay the
costs of the case, which amount to
$4,000. Unless the fines and costs are
paid within 80 days the defendants will
be ousted from the state, so the court
orders.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-03-28
OREGON NOTES.

Business is better for this time of
year in Milton than for a long time.
verdict Of murder in the second
degree was returned by the jury at
Portland in the case OF Francesca de
talco, charged with killing his wife.
The penalty is life Imprisonment
Mrs. A. M. Hawkins committed sui,
eide at San Francisco by turning On
the gas in room she had recently
rented. She was about 20 years old
1t is thought that Mrs. Hawkins had
relatives at Ashland, Ore. She made
an attempt to kill herself in the same
manner a few weeks ago.
Further particulars concerning the
suicide of Mrs. Henry Duboise, report
ed from Sparta, shroud the case in
mystery. The coroners jury returned
a verdict to the effect that the deceas-
ed came to her death from a gunshot
wound inflicted by a gun in the hands
OF person unknown to the jury.
Fatally shot through the body by
Woods Gray and stabbed five times in
the shoulder and back by the IL year
old son of his slayer, Archibald M.
Halgarth lies dying tonight at his
home, % miles northeast of La Grande
and five miles east of Elgin, toward
the Wallowa.
Fire broke out Sunday morning at
an early hour in the pulley manu-
featuring establishment of w. M
Parelius at Portland. 1t spreads 20
the Enterprise planning mills alongside
owned by Jefferson, Rosentine & Jack
son, and $4,000 worth of damage re-
suited.
The Oregon Railroad & Navigation
company has granted all trainmen an
increase in wages, the average in
crease being 1914 per cent. For some
time committee from the trainmen
has been in conference with Superin-
wages and it has been announced that
freight men would be granted a Is
per cent increase and passenger men
10 per cent advance.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-03-28
Cuban Congress Called.

Havana, March 23.-President Pal.
ma has issued call for an extra ses
sion of the senate on March "a, for
the purpose of ratifying the Cuban re-
ciprocity treaty as amended by the
United States senate. The reply of
Minister Quesenda to President Pal
mas cablegram last night inquiring if
President Roosevelt was authorized to
join with President Palma in decreeing
an extension of time for the ratifica-
ton of the treaty, was that President
Roosevelt was not authorized to ex-
tend the time, and that the only way
to save the treaty was to secure its
ratification by the Cuban senate before
March 81.
The call made by President Palma
was accordingly issued after a con-
ference between President Palma, the
vice president and the secretary Of
state. 1t is believed that lack of time
will prevent the document being re-
turned to Washington for final sigma
ture, and that President Roosevelt
can delegate United States Minister
Squires to attend the final exchange
OF signatures. 1t is held here that it
is unnecessary that the United States
house of representatives shall pass
upon the treaty prior to its ratification
by the Cuban senate.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-03-28
CASTRO RESIGNS
RESIGNATION GIVEN CONGRESS
AFTER PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
Ordinarily His Term Would end Feb
ruary 20, 19os-Term Lasts Years
President of Congress to Take
Charge of Government-Some Doubt
as to Congress Accepting.

Caracas, March 24.-President Cas-
ignation of the presidency of the re-
public of Venezuela in the hands of the
president of congress after reading
the presidential message.
In the ordinary course of events,
President Castro's term would have
ended February 20, 1908. He was
elected president of Venezuela in Feb
ruary of last year for six years, be-
ginning February 20, 1902.
Senior Castro handed over the ex-
ercise of the presidential function to-
the president of the congress.
Congress May Not Accept 1t.
Washington, March 24.-Secretary
Hay received a dispatch from Mr..
Russell, the United States charge at
Caracas, confirming the report of Pres
ident Castro's resignation, but stating
that he doubted if the Venezuelan
congress would, accept it.
Asked to Remain.
The delegation appointed by con-
o. wv S"ASo a. ZIG pASoIuSuL . 1881"
dence, Mirat1ores palace, and trans
mitted to President Castro the resolu-
ton unanimously adopted regarding
his resignation and requesting him TO
reconsider his decision. President
Castro, in reply, declined to change
his mind, but, after being urged by
his personal friends, he offered to pre-
sent another message to congress,
which he will meet on Thursday, to
suggest solution to the situation.
The French warship Troude has left
La Guayra. Her departure is taken
as indicating that there is no reason to
fear international complications as d
result of President Castro's resigna-
ton.
The congressional hall was crowded
and all the members of the diplo-
matte corps were present when Presi-
dent Castro read his message to con-
gress.
Later.
Caracas, March 26.-After reading a
special message to congress today
President Castro withdrew his resig-
nation from the presidency of Vene-
Zuela.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-03-28
Spokane Market.

getables-CaObage 203c Id; pota
toes, 45@50c per cwt; sweet potatoes,
4@5 lbs for Csc; radishes, sc bunch;
dried onions, u @2c Id; green onions,
2 punches sc; parsley, sc bunch; beets,
2 punches sc; turnips, in bulk, 1@2c
Id; carrots, 11a@2c Id; parsnips, 2@3c
Id; caulifiower, 15Q25c head; celery,
lU@12c bunch.
Fruits-Lemons, 10000 per doz; ap.
pies, 21a @4c ID, 60c@$1.25 box; ban.
anas, 10000 doz; cranberries, 1910
15c at; oranges, 15@50c doz.
Eggs-Local, soc per doz; guaran-
teed fresh, 35c per doz; eastern, ESQ
30c per doz.
Poultry-Chickens, dressed, 15@1Sc;
squads, 15c each; spring chickens, 40
@6Oc; ducks, 16Q18c Id; geese, 100
1Sc Id; turkeys, 22@25c lb.
Dairy Products-Creamery butter, 80
Q4Oc per ID; country butter, 18030c
per Id; cheese. 20@25c ID.
Meats-Beef, rterhouse steak, 1870
DC; sirloin steak, 16Q18c; round steak
12hc; leg of mutton, 12h @15c; pork
roast, 1212Q15c; sausage, 10@12bc;
veal, 10000; Belgian hares, 50@7Oc
each; beef's liver, SC; calls liver, 15c;
eastern ham, 15c; breakfast bacon,
l6c; lard, 10 Id pail, 1925.
Oysters-Olympia, 75c at; eastern
oysters, selects, 60c qt; standards, sec
| qt.
Grain and Feed-Timothy hay, 900
Csc per cwt, $17@1S per ton; grain hay
soc per cwt, SIS per ton; alfalfa, soc
per cwt SIS per ton; chicken feed,
$1.4O per cwt, $26 per ton; oats, $1.3O
per cwt, $24 per ton; rye, seed, $1.25
per cwt; bran, soc per cwt; bran and
shorts, Csc per cwt; shorts, 81 per cwt
rolled barley, $125 per cwt; corn, 81
per cwt; timothy seed, &c per ID, 81
per cwt; alfalfa, 15c per ID, SIS pei
cwt; clover, 15c per Id, $3.50 per cwt;
lawn mixture, blue grass and white
clover, 25c per Id; red top, tic per Id
$14 per cwt; English rye grass, 12c
per ID, $3.50 per cwt; orchard grass
Ice per lb, $14 per cwt.
| Sugar-Cane, S545 per 100 lb sack
n lbs for 81.
Coal Oil-Bulk oil, 25c per gal; pear
$2.So@3 per case, $3.50 per can; Eoce
ne, .$165 per can.
Flour-Wholesale,, $4@425 per Dbl;
retail, fancy patents, 1920; STANDARD
brands, $1.1b; common grade, $1.1O;
lowest, 81.
Rice-Wholesale, Japan No. /, $3.50
Japan No. 2, 1925; retail, Japan No. 1
10 to 13 lbs for 81.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-03-28
TWO WALTERS ARE DEAD.
Built Coal Fire in Roxcar-Suffocate
and Burned.

Built Coal Fire in Boxcar-Suffocated
and Burned.
Ellensburg, WASH, March 23.-Two
human lives were sacrificed in the
Northern Pacific railroad yards at this
station Sunday night, as a result OF
the carelessness of the victims.
The dead:
Michael Hunt, waiter, of Tacoma,
Wash.
Frank McCluskey, waiter, of Lake
City, Ore.
A refrigerator car standing in the
yard was discovered on fire. 1t was
quickly switched to where the fire
could be e&tinguished, and an inspec-
ton of the car revealed two dead
bodies badly burned.
The conditions showed that the two
men had gone into the car for
nights sleep, had procured coal and
built a fire in a tin can, lying down
on either side of the can to sleep.
The car being air tight, the fumes
from the coal had smothered them.
The floor of the car took fire and
men. The arm of one man was burned
completely off near the elbow and the
thigh of the other badly burned.
Papers were found in the pockets
identifying one as Michael Hunt,
member Of the cooks and walters
union of Tacoma; the other, Frank
McCloskey, member of the cooks and
walters union at Lake City, Ore.
One of the men had been seen
ABOUT town for couple of days past.
1t is supposed they were cooks look
ing for employment. The jury rem
dered verdict of death by asphyxia-
ton" The remains are in charge OF
Undertakers Scott & Cameron. Coro-
ner Fetch communicated with the
unions mentioned and found that both
men were in good standing and
through them the homes of the men
may be discovered.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-03-28
Harvard College Examination.

Seattle, March 24.-Arrangements
are in progress for holding, this spring
in Seattle, an examination of persons
desiring to enter Harvard college. This
will be the first time such an examina-
ton has been held in this state, but it
is expected hereafter such examina-
tions will be held here annually. De.
tails as to requirements, time and
place Of this examination may be
learned by correspondence with Joseph
Shipper, A. NJ, of Seattle.