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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
FOR ROBBING
 GOVERNMENT Indictments FOV al
 Washlng'S4
  NEW NAMEse BROUGHT IN Sleuth BriSt0w is Not Wasting
 His Time. s Epidemic of Paleness Seizes the Elm ployes of the Postofiice Depart ment, and the stoutest
 Holds His Breath.

Washington, July s1.-(special. l--The addition today of new names to the list of indictments for postofiice crookedness has we'll nigh scared the breath out of the entire Department. There is an epi- demic of paleness and nervousness among the workers of the Department that Is pitiful to view. Meanwhile there are Con
 gressmen who complain that Fourth As- sistant Postmaster General Bristow, who Is the star sleuth on the chase after Gov ernment crooks. is pursuing his task with all too much singleness of purpose, while the public business such as the demands of the rural free delivery is distinctly suffering. R. H. Watkins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01

This Is analogous with the Baltimore case in which McGregor and Upton figured and have been both indicted.
 Stern Plays Fart.
 "Machen, Runkle and McGregor have been Indicted in this case In 1898 through the free delivery division a contract was made with Leopold J. Stern of Baltimore for carriers satchels. The specifications required Stern to furnish complete satchels, including the sholder straps. the shoulder straps being specifically describ- ed as part of the satchel. and to be furnished by the contractor. After the contract was entered into Stern was re- lieved by Machen from furnishing the straps. the full price being paid for the satchels. In consideration of being re- lieved from furnishing the straps by Machen. Stern pays to w. c. Long a large amount of money which Long divid- ed with Machen. The strap which Stern has been relieved from furnishing were purchased by Machen from New York firm without competition.
 He required this New York firm. how- ever, to pay a commission of cents per strap. which commission was collected by W. c. Long and divided between Long and Machen. In this transaction Machen not only received money from Stern for relieving him from furnishing the straps which he had contracted to furnish, but required the man from whom he bought the straps to pay him commission on the straps which he was giving to Stern. Over $22,000 was paid by the department for straps that were furnished to Stern though Stern had contracted to furnish them himself.
 Long. Machen and Stern have been in- dicted in this case for conspiracy to de- fraud the government
 Cupper and His Part.
 ''The department through the free de- livery division entered into an agree ment with John T. Cupper of Lockhaven. Pa.. to furnish material and paint all of the letter boxes. package boxes and letter box posts in the United States, for which he was to receive 25 cents for each post, fifty cents for each letter box and q for each package box. The boxes in some of the large cities were painted frequently. sometimes every year, while in smaller cities in the more remote sec tions of the country they were painted not to exceed once in five or six years. A part of the money which Cupper received from painting the boxes he paid to w. C.. Long, who divided 1t with Machen.
 "The contract with the manufacturers of letter boxes requires them to paint the boxes, yet Cupper was ordered by Machen to paint the boxes and the de- partnient has paid him over $1S,0O0 for his unnecessary painting. cupper paid Long a percent of this money who divided it with Machen.
 "Cupper. Long and Machen have been indicted for conspiracy to defraud the 
 The straps for which it is alleged the government was made to pay twice were supplied by a New York firm, which is said to have acted entirely in good faith One of the indictments sets out that this firm in one instance made a payment of $1, 76o to Long, who. according to the evidence cited in the indictment. paid Machen $1,O6O of this amount. The sup ply of the straps continued until the postofiice investigation began.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
Colonel Pearson Sees Judge Gray.

Wilmington. Del. July a.-Colonel R. H. Pearson. one of the members of the Alabama coal strike commission of which body Judge George Gray yesterday con- sented to act as arbitrating member, came to Wilmington today and held a conference with Judge Gray. Colonel Pearson stated that the striking miners who are said to number about l30O0, will at once return to work pending the find ing of the committee. He also said that the State members of the committee would start for Birmingham tonight to arrange for the beginning of the commit tees hearings Monday, August 10, in ac- cordance with the wishes of Judge Gray.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
vELEz IN A HUFF.
Has @ Quarrel With the Colombian
 Government.


 Colon, July 31.-As a result of differ ences with the authorities at Bogota, Gen. Luis Velez. Governor of the Department of Bolivar. has resigned.
 It appears that last May pr. Amado, Controller of Customs at Barranquilla, positively refused to advance a large sum of money to pay government troops sta tioned at Cartagena and Barranquilla on the ground that his instructions from Bogota did not warrant advances for such purposes. He took this position notwith- standing the fact that Governor Velez urged that the troops were tortured with hunger and at the point of disbanding. When Dr. Amado announces his lewiston, Velez appointed another controller, who advanced the required money. For his action in this matter Velez received much commendation. Information now at hand from Bogota is to the effect that the government sup ported Amado's position and instructed Velez to reinstate him and pay his salary during the interim. The decision Velez declined to obey and rendered his resig- nation as Governor. He insists that Amado shall not be reinstated until a new Governor arrives. Velez has gone to Barranouilla to carry out his threat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
Atlanta once Acts.

Atlanta, Ga,, July 31.-Following the suit filed by the New Orleans office of A. B. Baxter X Company against the Wes- tern Union Telegraph Company and the Gold and Stock Telegraph Company. the Atlanta office of Baxter X Company. to- day filed a bill of injunction in the supe- rior Court against the same telegraph companies to prevent the discontinuanca of the petitioners use of the wires Of the defendant. The petition alleges that the telegraph companies wish to add certain conditions and regulations to the contract between the parties. to which the peti- tioner Is opposed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
Three Tramps Killed.

Los Angeles. Cal, July S1.-According to information received at the headquar- ters of the Santa Fe. the east and west bound overland limited trains on that road crashed together early today at Mellen
 a small station, twelve miles east of Nee dies, Cal It IS said that the composite car and engines of both trains we're de- raiIed and smashed and that three tramps were killed. No report of loss of life among the passengers has been received
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
Mav Avert Lock out.

Pittsburg. July 31.-There are reasons for believing that the threatened lock out by the builders league will be averted and that the 10000 men who have been thrown out of work will not lose any time. Com mittees from the Building Trades Coun- ell and the Builders League have been appointed to meet. and it is believed that matters can be arranged so that there will be no lock out. Some result satisfac- tory to both will result.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
Lee Dies of Wonnds.

Jeffersonville. Ind, July a.-Robert Lee. the negro who shot Policeman Louis Massey at Evansville, July 3. and started the riot that resulted in the death and in- jury of many citizens, died here in prison today from the effects of a wound in the lungs, caused by a bullet fired by Mas sey. Lees wife was killed by train a few days after the riot
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
Hilliard Succeeds Mones,

New York. July 31.-C. W. Hillard, Comptroller of the Frisco System, has been elected Treasurer of the Evansville and Terre Haute road in place of Charles A. Mones, resigned. The Colonial Trust Company has been appointed transfer agent of both the common and preferred stock of the Evansville and Terre Haute Company
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
woman's Bodv in Well.

Charlotte. N. C.. July S1.-A special from Statesville says: The body of Mrs. Dolph Weaver was found dead in well at her home in Cool Springs, near here last night. She was bruised about the neck indicating that she had been choked to death and then thrown into the well. There Is no clue to the perpetrator of the crime.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
ESCAPE IS RErAKEN.
Ben W. starnes is Sent Back to
 Jail.

Kansas City, July 3l.-Ben w. Starnes. the one-armed life prisoner who escaped in daring manner Saturday night last from the Federal prison at Fort Leaven- worth, Kan, was captured to-day near Richmond. Mo. after being shot in the leg by one of a posse that had been chas- ing him for several days. Starnes' leg was broken by the shot and he surren- dered without resistance. although he was we'll armed He was returned to prison to-day. Starnes was serving a sentence for robbing a train in Indian Territory. He had previously escaped from the state penitentiaries of Colorado and Tennessee
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
GEORGIA AFTER LOBBYISTS.
Legislature Will Name Committee
 For Investigation.

Atlanta, Ga. July 31.-Both branches of the General Assembly to-day adopted a resolution calling for the immediate in- vestigation of charges of lobbying in the legislature.
 Accusations have been made in several instances in regard to the passage of and passage of bills before the General Assembly. and the resolution adopted to- day asks for early investigation.
 It is presumed that a committee will be appointed to conduct the investigation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
Moi YeIInw Fauar

New York, July a.-Coroner's physi- clan Hartung. of Brooklyn. stated today in his report on the autopsy held on the remains of Almon Smith. late a sailor on the steamship Havana. that the cause of death was malarial fever. complicated with jaundice, and not yellow fever, aB was reported.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01

all. of the Italian bark Vermont, Captain Mariana. The Vermont sailed from Yer sailles May 90. for St. John, N. B.. Capt. Mariana says his vessels ballast shifted and she capsized on July 24, during a terrific gale. The men did not have time to launch boat or secure food. When the vessel went over the crew chung to the side and were in an almost exhaust ed condition when sighted by LeI.ion on July q.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
GOMEZ GOES TO JAIL.
Filipino Politician is Sentenced For
 Contempt.

Contempt.
 Manila. July 3l.-Dominad Nor Gomez, President of the Democratic Labor Union, has been found guilty of contempt of court and sentenced to Imprisonment for six months. When the union was declared bankrupt some time ago. on investigation of It's affairs by the Government, a newspaper connected with it was suspended and placed in the hands of a receiver Co., meg took upon himself to republish the paper and was promptly arrested upon the charge eof contempt, for which he has been sentenced.
 Gomez was arrested in May last upon charge of embezzlement of funds from the labor union, the Government charg- ing that the money stolen was used to furnish arms and food to the insurgents of Rizal province. The union, which has membership of 15.0OO. has always been closely allied with the national party and is strongly in sympathy with the insurg- ents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
Curtis Succeeds Leeds

Louisville. July 31.-Theo H Curtis was today appointed superintendent of machi- nery of the Louisville and Nashville Rail road in succession to Pulaski Leeds, who was murdered by George B. Warner. a discharged employe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
FUGITIVEs LOCATED.

Posses Closing in on the Folsom Es-
 capes.
 Sacramento. Cal. July 31.-A special to The Bee from Folsom State prison says the fugitive convicts are now reported to have been located in two squads about six or seven miles from Lotus and Sheriff Keene and his posse and the militia are going to close in on them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
Death of James Mccormick.

New York. July 31.-James Mccormick, one of the foremost stock exchange traders for Gould. Fiske and others many years ago, also famous as an art collec- tor. died suddenly at his home in Brook Iyn today aged 5s years. He was active on the floor of the exchange until the close of business yesterday when he told a friend he was going to die. Most of the famous art treasures in the museums were brought from Europe by Mccor- mick.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
Four Blocks Burned.

Oklahoma City. Okla, July S1.-The fire that started yesterday at Hobart, one of the new towns in the Kiowa-C -Comanche reservation, was brought under control late last night, after destroying four blocks of buildings, including the Citi- zens Bank.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
Poiaoned hv sardines.

BurweIl. Neb.. July s1.-The family of D. w. Ward. il merchant of Ballagh. were poisoned by eating sardines MT. Ward and two children are dead, and a third child is dying. Mrs. Ward will re- cnVar
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
Christie and Low Get Contrac+

Washington. July S1.-General Gillespie. chief engineer, to-day awarded the con- tract for the construction of jetties in the southwest pass of the Mississippi to Christie & Low of Chicago. the lowest bidders, at. the price of $I275,S96.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
Will sell Reservation.

Washington. July S1.-Secretary Root to-day directed the sale of the military reservation known as the Columbus bar racks at Columbus. O., sixty days from date at its appraised valuation of $780, 900.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
Italian Bark capsized.

Philadelphia, July S1.-The French steamer LeLion. Captain Erland, from Alicante. Spain. which arrived to-day. had on board the shipwrecked crew. twelve in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
Raxtar nrinps suit.

New Orleans, July 31.-As a result of the crusade started by the New York Cotton Exchange against the bucket shops, A. B. Baxter & Co.,, incorporated in New York and having offices here. to- day sued out an injunction against the Western Union; Telegraph Company and the Gold and Stock Telegraph Company, to prevent the telegraph companies from removing instruments from the firms of- fees, and requiring the companies to con- tinue to furnish the plaintiffs with the quotations of the New York Exchange.
 Baxter & Co.,, set forth that they pay $30,000 a year for the wire service and for the quotations. Judge King signed a temporary order.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
THE TELEGRAPH SERVICE
The Crescent City Refuses to
 Humble Itself.
Proffered Contracts Are scorned.
 The Row Due to the Fight Be-
 ing wage& Against the ~ Bucket shops. \

New Orleans, July ai---At general meeting of the New Orleans Cotton Ex- change, held this afternoon. the follow ing preamble and resolutions were adopt ed; whereas, the Commercial News De- partment of the Telegraph Company has l signs a certain contract for New York quotations by. or before July s1. the serv- ice thereof win be stopped: and 'The New York Cotton Exchange has confirmed the notice of the telegraph company; and
 'The said contracts give the telegraph company or the New York Cotton Ex- change the right to stop said quotations without cause and without notice at any time they may choose so to do; and
 "The New York Cotton Exchange re- quires this Exchange to sign an applica- tiop certifying that we had not and would not countenance bucket shops. or in other words that we are not and will not become gambling institution: and
 "The New York Cotton Exchange re- fuses to, treat with us as an Exchange and insists that we must have all nego- tiations regarding their quotations with the telegraph company subject to their approval; therefore be 1t
 ...+ Contracts Refused.
 Resolved. That this Exchange refuses to sign the contracts offered;
 That we refuse to negotiate other than with the New York Exchange direct;
 That we are willing to cooperate with the New York Exchange In any and all measures for the suppression of bucket shops and to sign any agreement in reason direct with said exchange provided 1t is of nature that does not require us to forfeit our self-respect;
 ("Resolved. That we ask the New York Cotton Exchange as sister exchange to meet us In this matter and to treat with us as it does with Liverpool, as an ex- change direct, and not to place us In a false position before the people of the world;,
 Resolved. That we deplore the present situation. but insist that 1t Is entirely due to mistaken views of the New York Cot ton Exchange which Is requiring of this exchange to subscribe to conditions that are impossible except at the sacrifice of our dignity and self-respect."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01

per case with Machen and McGregor. This Is analogous with the Baltimore case in which McGregor and Upton figured and have been both indicted.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-06-09
New Bern Truck Items.
(New Bern Journal.)

Beans sold here yesterday for 60 cents
the basket. Potatoes for s1.25 to 1.75 the
barrel
A new cucumber is being shipped from
this place now. Some very nice ones were
seen yesterday
Between two and three thousand barrels
Of Irish potatoes, and one thousand back
cts Of beans were shipped by train and
boat from New Bern yesterday.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-06-09

Mr.. S. H Strange, this morning shipped
from Mrs >Cochranes Myrtle Hill place
a solid car of dewberries consigned to
Chessman & Co.. Boston. These Myrtle
Hill berries. which have already estatb-
lished a reputation. are said to be even
of finer quality than usual this year.
Fayetteville Observer.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-06-09

The work of planting the corn crop will,
we are AFRAID, occupy the attention OF
many farmers for some time yet The sod
Gen condition Of the land up to the be
ginning Of May, and the quick drying of
t'e heldS under the influence of the cold,
uty winds OF that month. caused much
"hd 10 remain implanted at the end of
'ue month, and great deal of that plant
0' was put INTO poor seed bed and will
make SLOW progress and require frequent
,uIliEa}Ion to stimulate its growth. Where
anu Is unploughcd on the 1st of May, as
y 700 often the case, the occurrence of
'"'H Il spnng "a this has been is bound to
'2"Ne poor stands of corn The only rem
Guy i'f TINS Is to plough in winter and the
-'S' months OF the year whenever the land
''' pe worked, and then to fit it for a
oea with the disc harrow, roller and
i''lof Under this system moisture
oe accumulated in the land and after
''N De conserved there and the work of
Ing ihe land 1or the seed can be much
quickly completed when the time
season tor the work comes round All
I@ possible should now be made in com
ing planting, and the work of cult
>h'uld have constant attention SO
hds1en the growth of the crop. In
,.r s1 issue we wrote at length on the
Pef method of cultivatin~ the crop.
adj 'n,S we refer our readers We Will
ra ' "hat we then said the following
!, - '1ioahie advice given by Mr. Terry
''e Practical Farmer:
r,I hot now let me give you one absolute
WOOL regard to the use Of the cultivator
car.- vi narrow IN growing crops. You
tba o' oo this work just when YOU have
do 'llne and get best results. 1t will not
tim ply 90 over the ground so many
sr,.f =" d season. without regard to when
dow often enough to keep the weeds
ter H.. NE tel you about when, mat
and. 'ls' ns has literally brought up thous
let ,ba 'o'5'rS. From start to finish never
rain,. '' surface dry up after a rain, OF
If ,I pei and remain unbroken Sti,
To W., '> e"on as the land is drv enough
hours II II rams again in twenty -four
''eI. stlr 1t again. If it does
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-06-09

June is one of the busiest months in
the year for the trucker and gardener.
The shipping and marketing of the fall
and early spring planted crops, the culti-
vation of the later planted crops, and the
planting and cultivation of the crops to
ripen in the fall must all proceed at once
and if any Of these are neglected loss
must ensure. In addition to all this work,
where strawberries, raSberries and other
small fruit are grown. these are now ripe
or ripening, and must be gathered and
marketed.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-06-09

lt VIII heat more and be browner color,
but VIII smell well and be eaten greedlly.
II, however, 1t be stored IN the barn with
rain or dew upon 1t Will neat and spoil
and may burn up from Spontaneous com
bustlon. We have know this to happen
and have seen many stacks and mows al
most black when cut into after cooling
II the crops is to be stacked out of doors
put up IN a large stack, rather than In a
number OF small ones. There is much less
waste from weathering and the hay Will be
much better in quality.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-06-09

Cucumbers for pickles should now be
set out There is large demand for this
crop, and it is usually profitable one.
plant them in hills or feet apart, and
fertilize literally with a fertilizer having
about 5 per cent ammonia, per cent.
phosphate acid, and s per cent. potash.
The cucumbers can be put up in brine as
picked, and then be sold when all the
crop Is gathered if not near enough to a
market to sell as picked.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-06-09

The forage crops, about which we wrote
fully in our last issue and on which sub
iect we saw another word in this issue,
should be planted during this month and
July.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-06-11

changeable silks are often chosen as lin
ing. Beside the glorious evening gowns
of last winter, the summer batch does
not seem remarkable for elaboratenesS
but they're fine feathers nevertheless
The season just concluded was notable
for its highly wrought evening attire. Of
the coming lot the artist puts three Sc
lections here: black gauze over white,
banded and berufiied with black chan
tilly; a combination of white chiffon and
point d'alencon, over light green chiffon,
with black velvet girdle, and black
chiffon, with black chantilly and girdle
of black velvet. light green chiffon Civ
ing the foundation. Sleeves of summer
evening gowns are to be but fragments,
often little ruffie 1T the top serving in
the place of sleeve,
Shirt waist suits in thin silks are le-
gion. They're so cool and light that
they'll be popular all summer Tiny
checks in black and white or dark blue
and white are made up prettily with q
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-06-11

cause Rosa's uncle lived on Beacon
street, aud sported curtains which cost
thousand dollars. This did not In the
least affect Dell. She was his wife, and
as such he would love and cherish her,
ministering as far as possible to her
wants, and overlooking the faults which
he knew she possessed. Thus reasoned
his better nature as he rode home, un-
conscious that the object of his thoughts
was at that very moment misconstruing
his silence into disappointment and writ
ing against him bitter things in her heart
1t was a popularity of Delps to get
angry when people least expected it, and
then to sulk until such time as she saw
fit to be gracious; so when they reached
the hotel her pent-up wrath exploded;
and, in angry tones, she accused him OF
feeling sorry that he had married her,
because her uncle didn't prove to be
great man as he had supposed.
(To be contnuedl