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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24
Nitro-olYcerine Explosion.

Fort Worth. Tex. Jan. g. A special 10 The Record from Tulsa. I. T.. says: One person was killed, several injured and much damage done to property here to- day by the explosion of 3T5 quarts of nl- trogiycerine in the storage house of Cuff fy and Galley. mile from town, The explosive was intended for shooting 2 number of oil wells. The origin of the explosion is unknown. The man who was killed was a driver for the company. He was unloading his wagon at the store house when the explosion occurred and was literally blown to pieces.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24
Nsw oovernment Recognized.

Washington. Jan. 23.-Inited States Minister Powell has cabled the State De- partment confirmation of the press report that he, on the 20th instant, recognized the provisional government of General Morales. and that Puerto Plata is now in the governments possession. It is eX- pected that the other diplomatic repre- sentaiives in Santo Domingo will follow MT. Powelrs initiative. Mir. Sancez. the Secretary of State under the Morales gov ernment. who is now on his way to Wash ington. will he recognized here, in his Of acial csS$aeity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24
CANVASS OF CONGRESSMEN
Only Two Members Found
 Who Stand by Ex.Leader. <.
He is Looked Upon as an Offensive If Not Disturbing Element in the Democratic
 Household.
Advertiser Bureau.
 Colorado Building,


 Washington, Jan. 8.
 New York newspapers have had their Washington bureaus busy today seeking brief interviews with Democratic Con- gressmen on the latest utterance by Will Ham J. Bryan. Only about a third of these seen by the correspondents would talk in anything like a committal way.
 The consensus of the result as to what was made known to The Advertiser cor respondent showed only two members of the House who appeared ready to stand by Bryan. The majority of those who consented to say anything intimated che view that the Nebraskan has up to date. made himself an offensive if not a seri- ously disturbing element in the Demo- cratic household. and if he kept 1t up he would at the St. Louis convention see a vast change from the impulsive acclaim that greeted him fin 1898 at Chicago and the hopeless federation that accepted him In 1900 at Kansas City.
 Southern Sentiment. The sentiments of Southern member s of Congress as they are indicated today foreshadows at least from the South for William J. Bryan, in the event he seeks to dominate the next National Democratic Convention nothing less than as sever @ rebuke as an aspiring man ever re- ceived from a generous party.
 There were many members today who declined to say anything for publicat ation. but who did not hesitate when assured that their names would not be used to speak in terms of utmost reprobation of and impatience with the conduct of Col onel Bryan, and many of these men thus inclining were in the last two campaigns and throughout their careers in Congress ardent free silver men. One member sa1d: f 1$
 "Bryan should regain foothold in his own State before he assumes to advise the DeEneefHtlc Party as to platforms ana candidates. If ha is so great q man as to deserve DsanOcratie approval. why has he not gone forward instead of backward in his own state. Why has he not saved a eingle State of the West that followed him at his sixteen to one cry2 They have all repudiated him. When he seeks to revive an issue which the entire cotrn- try has twice overwhelmingly defeated, toleratlon of his folly ceases to be any thing but stupid politics
 '"The silver question must rise again in 1904. but We want to elect a President Tn 1904. and you will see that it is the de- termination of the Democratic Party that neither Bryan nor any other one man shall stand in the way and block 1t with corpses. <-~ ,-----. '.
 R. 1T. Watkins
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24

the Revolutionary leader, General Des- champs. The failure of the movement of General Jinninez Is. imminent. accord ing to refugees brought by the Julia, who declare that it was due to the want of trust in him felt by his generals, a lack of money and the failure to observe humane methods of warfare and avert bloodshed. Evangelista, the 23-year-old son of former President Wos Gil. and many other persons have been exiled by President Morales to Cura- cao and probably will come to Porto Rico.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24
MIR. BURTON
 IS INDICTED Senator Accused of Ac cepting BribcS. TRUE BILL IN ST. LOUIS "Get-Rich- Quick" Schenlc caus: of Trouble. The Kansan Expresses Surprise ovsr the Grand Jury's Acs--a and
 Says He will Go to
 Missouri.
TRUE BILL IN ST. LOUIS

St. Louis, Jan. es-The Federal Grand Jury to-day returned an indictment against Joseph R. Burton, United States senator from Kansas. charging hirn on nine counts with accepting five checks of $500 each from the Rialto Grain and Securities Company while a United States senator, for his alleged services in interceding with the postmaster gen- eral, chief postofffce inspector and other high post office officials to induce them to render a favorable decision in matters affecting the permission of the Riaito. company to use the mails.
 Major Hugh c. Dennis, president of the company, and W. B. Mehaney. as-s sociated with him, are named ia the in-| dictments as the men who made tho checks to Burton.
 Senator Burton is charged with ac- cepting money for the RiaIto Securities company in the form of check on the Commonwealth Trust Company. Novefn- ber 9. 1902
 Long Under InvestigaEion.
 The Rialto Grain and Securities C0Fn- pany has been under investigation by the State Courts for several months on account of internal troubles and the complaints of investors. Tndictmentz1 have been found against the president Mir, Dennis, and other officers but none have been convicted.
 At one time the Rialto Company's of- fees were closed by court officials with attachments secured by alleged creditors but were opehed after satisfactory af- arrangements were made.
 The penalty provided upon conviction Of the offence of which Senator Burtan N charged, is penitentiary sentence of not more than two years and h ffan ef not more than Sio,000, and one so koa. victed shell be rendered incspahle, of holding office of trust honor pr e7aoists mant under the goverumegik
 United States senatofs are insnsussa from arrest exeept faf certain snaailAa crimes wlaale tho g ~ N zsHsat9 M last until the susnfst9f, hlik EhlikS alassz District AttofHey Dyer expects that Sea ator Burton will at once make afksnas4 ments for q speedy trial
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24
At Meadvilla. Pa

Meadville. Pa. Jan. 24-The flood this afternoon is worse than ever and threat ems to become even moro serious French Creek gorge Is fully two miles and has entirely filled the channel of the stream. Valefia. on the west side of the creek, Is entirely inundated. in some places, to a depth of six feet and the gas and water supply is shut of.
 Many families have been taken from their houses in boats and great hardship has resulted. but thus far without any loss of life. All work has been abandoned at the Erie freight yards and many manu- featuring industries.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24
Colonel Clayton Honored.

Representative Clayton has been ap- pointed by President Roosevelt as Del egate of the United States to the Uni versal Congress of Lawyers and Jurists, which is to meet in St. Louis next sep- tember. The appointment Is made in pur- suance of the request of the Exposition managers and of the American Bar As soclation that the President designate a certain number of delegates from the country at large. It is needless to say 1t is a signal compliment to MT. Clayton. who is one of the leading lawyers of the House of Representatives and a promi- Ae0t member of the Judiciary Committee
 R. H. Watkins
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24
Fira in Hartford. Conn.

Hartfoyd, Conn, Jan. 23-The most disastrous fire that has threatened the business section of the city in years started at 1:SO this morning in the i've story block, corner of Main and kins-. ley streets. In ten minutes the structure was a roaring furnace. The upper floors are occupied by offices and living apart ments, Fourteen persons on the upper floors were rescued by firemen, One block was destroyed and the eight story Sage-Allen building was partly destroy ed. The loss will be close to $20oOo0
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24
stauhope May Be Promoted.

Mexico Jan. 3-It is stated in railway circles that Hon. Chardos Stanhope, chairman of the Electric Tramways Com pany here. will be made President of the Consolidated Lines of the Mexican Ma tionaI. International and Interoceanic. Mir. Stanhope has had long experience here as railway builder and contractor, and also in South Africa and South Amer lea, as agent for an important financial syndicate in London. He Is a brother of the Earl of Chesterfield.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24
Nsv Counterfeit Certiflcate.

Washington. Jan. 23.-The Treasury Department is advised of the appearance of a new s counterfeit silver certificate. It is described apparently printed from zinc etched plates of poor workmanship. in fair quality of paper. in which there has been distributed few. red silk threads. The certificate Is of the series of 1889; check letter D. plate No. undeci- pherable, either 2O9 or 2Ss. J. W. Lyons, register; Ellis R. Roberts, treasurer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24
BURTON IS SURPRISED
Senator Says He will Go as 0Aes <
 St. Louis.

9ts A0W11s
 Washington, Jan. 2s.-when shown lie above dispatch, Senator Burton, said iis could not imagine why the indictment has1 been found. He was employed as aator- ney for Dennis to defend him against an indictment brought against Dennis.
 The only connection with the Poslonice Department was when Dennis came heru to consult with him (Burtonl, as to tls proceedings and the Senator Accompanied Dennis to the Postofiice Department and asked if any charges had been filed against Dennis.
 He further asked Inspector Cochran 10 inform him (Burton) if charges were filed against Dennis in future. Senator Bur ton said he specifically stated that he did not appear against the Government in any manner.
 Senator Burton says he will go at once to St. Louis apd defend the case, and has no doubt thaH he will be able to make t perfectly cleak that there was no reason for bringing the indictment
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24
More Cash for St. Ionis

Washington. Jan. 2S.-Chairman Tawney of the House Committee on Industrial Arts and Expositions will next week in- troduce a bill providing for a loan of S4,- 100000 for the Louisiana Purchase Expo- sition The loan is to be guaranteed by a lien on the gate receipts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24
Heavy Loss at san Antonio.

San Antonio. Tex, Jan. 2.-wolfson's s retail dry goods store. on Main Plaza. caught fire shortly after midnight and is a total loss. The store did large busi- ness with all of West Texas and carried stock of goods valued at more than $sS5, 900. The insurance on this stock was $2O0,000 held by all the companies repre- scented in San Antonio. The building was valued at ss5, ,0o0 with $45.000 insurance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24
Bank President Arrested.

Dallas. Tex, Jan. 23.-S. B. Allen, ident of the Farmers and Mere National Bank at Cleburne was d here tonight on charges prefefS,S by Bank Examiner I. M. Logan Tort Worth, charging him with the eiAbez- clement of $29,0OO of the banks funds. He was taken before United States Com missioner Fink and released on $s,oOO bond.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24
Death of Gen. DanieI CoIIior-

Louisville, Ky. Jan. 3.-Gen. Daniel Collier. United States Pension Agent for the Louisville District. died suddenly of angina pectoris tonight He was prom inent feature in the Goebel-Taylor strug- gle. having been Taylor's adjufant gen- eral and was in command of the troops which held the state House at Prank fort.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24
Money for Manouvrss.

Washington, Jan. 23.-A request of an appropriation of s1.345,266 for field man. ouvres for 1905 and of $1,255,446 for the same purpose in 1908 was transmitted to the House today from the War Depart ment. A communication from General Chaffee accompanies the request, in which he declares field manouvres are of very great value.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24
Houston.

Dothan. Jan. 22.-(speclal. .)-The Execu- tive Committee of Houston County met here today and called a primary for the county for April il. A plurality rule was adopted, A great many candidates were here today and this will be very evenly and interesting election, 1t being the first one ever held in the county
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24
At East Livarnn,l. O.

East Liverpool. O., Jan. 2S.-Business has been practically at a standstill all day here because of the high water in the Ohio river. Hundreds of families here and at Welisvtlle, O., have been compelled to move on account of the overflow, some beink taken from second story windows, The city water works have been forced to shut down.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24
Barhnur.

Eufaula, Jan. 2S.-(Speclal. 1.-The Coun- ty Democratic Executive Committee met at tho court house at noon here today and fixed the date for the primary on April Ii. The committee also decided to adopt the majority rule. Candidates are hustling and the city has been thronged with them all day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24
Quarter Million rcss Prem Fire.

New York, Jan. 2S.-A fire started to- night on the fifth floor of the building at 646 and 64s Broadway. occupied as jew. elry store, and spread to adjoining build tngs The loss is estimated at a quarter of million dollars. The fire Is now pn. der control.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24
Proceedings are Dismissed.

St. Louis Jan. 23.-Proceedings ill an involuntary bankruptcy case brought several weeks ago by creditors of ;he Fort Smith Lumber Company. were d's- missed by Judge Adams in the Federal Court today. Previous to the filing of the petition the lumber company made general assignment for the benefit of its creditors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24

failing to show that the houses burned were connected with the dwelling.
 In each of the other three cases. two for arson in the second degree and one for assault to murder. the defendant was held to await the action of the grand jury in bond of 1000 in each case.
 It Is very likely that the defendant will remain in jail till the. next term of the Circuit Court, as he was unable to make the required bond.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24
sch1ierholtz is Suspected.

Washington, Jan 23.-The Secretary of the Interior today suspended from office Charles A. schllerholtz a special agent of the gem eral land office. on charges involving the in- tegrity of his investigation of depredations on Government timber lands in Louisiana.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24
Chambers.

Lafayette. Jan. z.-CSpecial. )-The Executive Committee of Chambers Coun- ty met today and called one primary to be held April II. The same qualifications for voters was laid down as was pre- scribed by the State Committee. The committee was in session for several hours.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24
At Ballaira. o.

Bellaire. Ohio., Jan. 23.-The Ohio River gauge showed 39 feet of water in the channel at o'clock tonight and a fur- ther rise of five feet is expected. The lower part of the city is submerged. The Wheeling Traction Company's line, on the Ohio side of the river, is under water for nearly mile and much damage has re- suited.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24

car barn bandits. The men arrested are
 Frank Ray, Frank Czepk and Joseph Do- linsky all of whom lived at the Aber- deen Hotel. Among other crimes the trio is alleged to have been concerned in the shooting of Matthew Daniels and Otto Loser. week ago. when Daniels's g saloon was robbed. Daniels died in hos pital today. s .st
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24
Physcian Very Sick.

Lafayette. Jan. 23.-tspeciai.)-Dr. !. L. Da. wis., 6 prominent physician. who has lived and practiced medicine in this place for number of years has been confined to his bed by a severe spell of illness for several days. He is in a very critical condition He Is re- ported as resting well today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24
Arrested on Charge of Theft.

Arrested on Chafge or The1t.
 Paris, Jan. 24.-Mrs. Balliska Pentesko. aged 2 years who was formerly a resi- dent of New Orleans, has been arrested here on charges of theft. Mrs. Pentesko was engaged as a visiting governess in several rich families. and 1t Is said pur- Joined articles from the houses she visited and sold them to merchants.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24
rr,itators of Car Barn Bandits.

Chicago. Jan. 2S.-1Sree young men who are alleged to have planned to emulate tho example of the car barn bandits. have hecn captured here after struggles some what reminiscent of the capture of the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24
HorRnn.

Hartselle, Jan. 22.-(special)- 1.-The Nor gan County Democratic Executive Com mittee met here today and set the time of the primary the same as that. adopted by the State Committee April 1lth. It also appointed inspectors. There are about forty candidates for oftlces in this county. Nearly every one was here to- day. Eight are announced for probate judge. The Committee adopted the plu- rality plan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24
Kid Mccoy Bankrupt.

New York. Jan. 23.-Norman Selby, the pugilist. better known as Kid Mccoy, hlel n voluntary petition in bankruptcy today giving his liabilities as s25.246 and assets as Sl5N
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24
Surrender of PueTto Plata

San Juan. P. R., Jan. 2S-The Cuban steamer Julia from santo Domingo. Jan. l2. has arrived here and confirm the re- nort of the surrender of Puerto Plata by
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24
Japan May Land Troops.

Paris, Jan. 23--The Matin states that according to reliable news it has ob- tained, the Japanese government Is pre- pairing to land four divisions of troops in Corea as a military demonstration.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24
WEArHER FoREcAsr.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2S.--For AIabamAs FAlr Sunday and Monday; warmer in vest nas- tioR; light north Wiuds, bseonahlE YaEiaA5&
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24
At Wheeling. W. Va.

Wheeling. W. Va. Jan. 23.-The gen eral flood situation at an early hour this evening is not so alarming as reports circulated earlier in the day would have indicated, although the high water has entailed a good deal of privation and in- convenience. The wholesale business sec tion of the city will be submerged by midnight. The lower part of the fash ionable residence section of the city known as the Island, has been submerged by three feet of water.
 The steamer Lizzie Townsend, owned by the Baltimore and Ohio. and used as a transfer boat. was burned at her moorings at West Wheeling about o'clock this evening. Two watchmen escaped the flames by floating down the stream in one of the steamers barges. They have not been heard from.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24
Madison.

Huntsville. Jan. @ -tGpeciat. The Democratic Executive Connittes of Nladi- son County today resclndsd the eau for d primary 6lectton on March q and will have the election on April H. the date of the general State primary. Candidates for the several county Ofices have been assessed to pay expenses of the election and to pay every clerk and inspector the ware of dollar and a half. 4 county convention has also been called for April 2s to name delegates to the State Con- Vention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24
PRIMARIES APRIL II
VARIOUS COUNTY COMMITTEES
 TAKE ACTIoa.
Tn soms the Plurality Plan Will
 Prevail and in Others Majority of Votes Will Be Necessary.

Monroeyiile, Jan. 2.-(Speciall l-The Democratic Executive Committee Of Mon roe County. in session Wednesday adopt ed the double primary plan for the noml. nation of county candidates. the first primary to be held on April Il. In case no candidate receives majority of the votes cast the two receiving the highest vote win run it off in second primary on August l5 The rules prescribed by the State Committee win govern the county primaries.
 The following resolution was unani- mously adopted by the committee:
 Resolved, That the Democratic Execu- tive Committee of Monroe County hear tily endorse Hon. John c. Anderson for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. and Hon. w. c. McCorvey for Solicitor of the First Judicial Circuit of Alabama, and earnestly commend their candidacy to the Democratic voters of the State and Circuit, respectively"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24
DANGER PAST AT PITTSBURG WaterSOf Rivers are Fall
 ing. DAMAGE ABOUT $500. 900 AS Yet No Loss of Life is
 Reported. Suffering in the Flooded Portions of Allegheny and Pittsburg is areat-workingmen Will
 be Idle. '
DAMAGE ABOUT $500,00O

Pittsburg, Jan. 23.-The flood danger at this point has passed. All day long both rivers continued to rise until 5 o'clock this evening when a stage of 30.1 feet was reached at the Mononaghela. wharf. At that hour the waters receded slowly, until at 10 o'clock the gauge registered 29.9 feet and stationary. The temperature has gone down considerably and light snow Is falling.
 From the headwater points on both the Allegheny and Mononaghela rivers the reports tonight show them to be either stationary or falling. The actual damage to property will not reach the high figures at first given out and probably will not exceed $500O00.
 As yet no loss of life has been reported but the suffering in the flooded portions of Pittsburg and Allegheny has been great. The continued rise in the Alle- gheny River today caused the water to force it's way into no less than forty three manufacturing establishments. in- cluding mills, furnaces and factories of various descriptions. that line the banks of this stream.
 workingmsn Idle.
 Owing to it being Saturday the opera tions of the plants were not affected much for the day, but 1t will be two or three days before work can be resumed in most of the plants. Forty thousand men will be idle and the loss to them in wages is estimated at $50O.oO0.
 The Monongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke Company had S5 coal boats, each holding 25,OOO bushels of coal. and two barges. each holding 15.0oO bushels sunk The damage to the mill property cannot be known until the waters have receded. The loss on the Monongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke Company's property will be about sl06.06O. The model barge and it's cargo was valued at ss5.ooo. The Hornet No. and the towhoat Winifred, which sank at Marietta, were valued at about % GO.
 It is expected that Tuesday afterrioon the water wlll have fallen enough to per init a shipment of coal to Southern points. There are in the neiehborhood oi 100000 bushels of coal awaiting ship ment in and near the local harbor. Al ready preparations are being made tC get out this product, Cincinnati and oth- CT down river points have been threat ened with a coal famine for the past week, but aid is now assured them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-24

A bank will be organized here within the next. few weeks. capitalized at s2S.oOo or $3O,eOO! The stock has nearly all been taken by local business men. sa