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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-17
WOMAN KILLED BY TRAIN.
Mrs. Dock smith, Wife of n Farmer,
Killed at Veto, Ala.

Athens, June 16.-(Special. AT Veto
fifteen miles north of Athens. yester-
day afternoon. Mrs Smith. wife of Dock
Smith a farmer, met instant death by
being struck by No. southbound pas
senger train on the Louisville and
Nashville. while attempting to cross the
track as the train was approaching at
rapid speed Her body was hurled
quite a distance and death was proba-
bly, instantaneous. Mrs. Smith was
about so years of age. She leaves a
husband and family
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-17
schooner coward Reported.

savannah, Ga, June 16.-Captain TIL
ton of the schooner Maggie NJ. keough
reports the schooner Louis H. Coward
at anchor twenty miles east of Hunt
ing Island, bound from Port Tampa
for Baltimore and wishes to be re-
ported. All well
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-17

Major Dumas. a negro. has been ar
rested in Birmingham on a charge of
removing mortgaged property in Sell
ma. He was brought to Selma to-day
by Deputy Sheriff ]. ]. Townsend.
1t is alleged that several weeks ~
Dumas removed property he had mort
gagged to Mr.. Harry Smith of Selma. He
was lodged in Jail to await trial.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-17
Handcar Wrecked.

The train to carry excursionists from
Selma to Atlanta, in returning to Mont
gomery yesterday, collided with a hand
car near Winters Tank. The crew of
the car jumped and escaped injury. but
the car was wrecked. No damage was
done to the locomotive or the cars of
the excursion train.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-17
New Kind of cotton Bug.

A kind OF cotton bug not known to
any farmers or cotton men in Selma
has been found in the County and
specimens of the pest were today sent
by c. A, McKinnon. a prominent cot
ton man of Selma. to buyers in New
orleans. The new bug is not a mem
weevil families so far reported. 1t is
very small but masses in such quanti-
ties that II seems like a blight. 1t Is
prevalent all over the County and has
already done damage. It kills every
leaf and branch II attacks and is said
to have alarmed some planters.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-17
Hurt by Explosion of Shell.

A. A. Anderson, proprietor of a dairy
near Selma, was painfully hurt by the
explosion of a cartridge in a shot gun
yesterday afternoon. 1t is thought his
injuries will not be serious.
Mr.. Anderson was removing the shell
from his shot gun when the explosion
occurred. His face was cut and burned
badly, and one eye was severely in
jured. He received surgical attention
and is expected to recover rapidly.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-17

Miss Bessie Ward of Selma In Europe
They sailed from New York June 4.
With two men out and the third bat
ter standing for the third strike, the
score being 4 to 1. the Meridian base
ball team this afternoon batted out
enough runs to tie the score in the
ninth inning and in the tenth won out
from the Selma Y. M. c. A. by a score
of to 4 in the ninth inning. Local
fans had started for home and money
changed hands in favor of Selma. and
the finish. which was one of the most
meteorfc ever seen on local grounds.
was great surprise.
Until the ninth the locals had the
game well in hand. Kinney. who was
in the box for the Y. M. C. A, pitch
ed a great game and was hardly
touched, but in the ninth Parker OF
Meridian. after two men were out.
knocked a three-bagger, his successor
reached first and Christian. who al
ready had two hits to his credit, lined
out a single and the score was tied. In
the next inning, Meridian continued to
bat and won out by to 4. The fea-
lures, OF the game were the pitching of
Francis for Meridian and Kinney for
Selma. the batting of Christian for
Meridian and of Clinton, Howard. Cum
mings and Osborne for Selma. and the
fielding of Creagh and Cummings for
Selma. The batteries were, for Selma.
Kinney and Osborne; for Meridian.
Francis and Hopkins.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-17
THE NEWS OF SELMA
STATUS OF CONTROVERSY WITH
CONTRACTOR UNCHANGED.
NNew Kind Of Cotton Bug Is Causing
Apprehensfon--A Specimen Sent TO
New Orleans for Exami-
nation.
Advertiser Bureau,

! AUVertISef BuTeHut
Selma. June Is.
-Four men working upon the new
city nall today gave many citizens the
impression that an arrangement for the
completion OF the buildings under
course Of construction had been made
by the municipal officers and r. P.
Manly. the contractor, but the laborers
VINO created such a sensation we're only
nnishfng the roofing which is neces-
amount of $4,000, issued to Mr.. Manly.
The contractor has until next Sunday
70 answer the ultimatum of the Coun-
Gil, and as yet no definite agreement
has been reached. 1t Is still hoped.
however, that he will begin work
within that time and finish the build
ingc.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-17

Rev. A. l., Andrews, d. D.. and Rev.
J. w McGlaun attended the commence
ment of Southern University in Green's
boro, They returned to Selma to-day.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Nose Beer of VicksbWg
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron
Mas on Lauderdale street.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-17

his former home in Winchester, Tenn,
where he will enjoy months vacation.
During Mr.. Ruths absence Parker
Startling will be behind the desk.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-17

E. F. Ruth. the popular clerk at the
Hotel Albert. will leave on Sunday for
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-17

Mr.. and Mrs Julius Feibelman and
their son Clarence left yesterday for
visit to the st. Louis exposition. Be-
fore returning they will spend the
heated term at a northern summer re-
sort,
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-17
Removinx underbru.h.

The city chain gang was occupied
today in clearing the underbrush and
the refuse from the river bank along
the rear of the stores along Water
Street. The sanitary officers have
stated that this vegetable matter and
trash has for some time threatened the
city with unsanitary conditions and its
removal will be source of comfort to
the citizens of Selma
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-17

Miss Sallie Hardaway has returned
home from Greensboro where she was
a popular visitor at the commencement
of Southern University.
S. A. Fowlkes left this afternoon for
Athens where he will be guest at a
house party given by Miss Westmore-
land.
Franklin H. Love and Sidney p
Karpe have returned home after an ex-
tended trip through Mississippi.
Herbert Rice, who has been a stu
dent at Southern University in Green's
boro, returned home to-day.
Miss Alice Pettus is in Montgomery
to attend the Givhan-Peterson we'd
ding.
H. p. Randall of Marion Junction
was a popular visitor to Selma to-day
L. P. Keipp returned last night after
brief visit to Mobile.
E. ]. Glider of Demopolis was in
town to-day.
Mrs. w. S, Butler and children are in
Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-17
safely Arrived I'm Europe.

cablegram has been received an
nouncing the safe arrival of Miss
Frances Higgins. Miss Nina Lamar and
Miss Bessie Ward of Selma In Europe
They sailed from New York June 4.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-17
MOTHERS

and without pain. Sold at $T.oo per
bottle by druggists. Our book of priceless
value to all women sent free. Address
0RAnFzEL0 REsUGATOR co.. AGRaaaa. 0a.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-17

PliabIe all the parts, and
assists nature in its sublime
work. By its aid thousands
of women have passed this
great crisis in perfect safety
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-01
MRS. BOTKIN TESTIFIES.
Tells at Length of His Relations
With John =. Dunning.

San Francisco April l,--Mrs, Cordelia
Botkln was called this morning as the
first witness for the defense In her trial
for the murder Of Mrs John =. Dun
ming by means Of poisoned candy. She
told at length Of her relations with John
Il. Dunnlng whom she said she first
met In Golden Gate park and had as
sisted financially, She said he also re-
celyed $500 from Mrs. Corbaley She said
she was IN Humboldt county on June
%, 1891 the date OF the postmark on an
anonymous letter mailed TO Mrs. Dun
ming from San Francisco. She denied
that she wrote the letter, and also de-
MED the statements concerning her
movements made in the testimony OF
Miss Lizzie Livernash. She said she
had never inquired regarding the eff
fects Of poisons and had never contem-
plated suicide She emphatlcally denied
purchasing the handkerchief found In
the box of poisoned candy, She assert
ed that she had never in her life been
IN the store OF Haas & Son, where the
candy Is alleged to have been bought
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-01
President Of Hague Arbitration
Tribunal Reviews Whole
Controversy.
TRIBUTE TO WAYNE MAC VEACH
Made Magnificent 0ratOrical Effort,
But ii Contained Irrelevant
Political Matter.

st. Petersburg, April l.-(S.l5 y. ny
M. MuravIeff, minister Of justice and
recently president OF The Hague arbl-
tratIon tribunal which decided the
Venezuelan case. IN his report TO the
emperor on the arbitration proceedings
which occupies several columns OF the
Official Messenger today exclusively
reviews the whole controversy, deyot-
ing two columns to the squabble over
the question as to what language,
English or French, should be used In
the proceedings. The minister express
es admiration for the speech Of Wayne
MacVeagh as an oratorical effort, but
says It contained great deal of ir-
relevant matter OF political charac-
ter. unfit TO be presented TO such tri-
bunial and declares that the whole
issue was not difficult nor complicated
in itself but was rendered so by the
political element infused therein,
NJ. Muravieff concludes with ex-
pressing the conviction that The Hague
court due 10 the Russian emperor's
initiative, will render Invaluable SER
vices IN the cause OF international
peace, and saying he hopes the powers
win make frequent use thereof.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-01
BURTON'S CASE.
Cannot Go Before Court of APP.
peals Before September.

st. Louis, April 1.-The case OF Unit.
ed States Senator ]. r. Burton Of
Kansas. convicted OF having accepted
payment from the Rlalto Grain & Sc
curities company for representing the
company's interests before the post.
office department, cannot go before
the United States court Of appeals at
St Paul on appeal for hearing during
its May term as the bill Of exceptions
was not filed today by Burtons coun.
sci and this was the last day for filing
today by Burton's counsel and this was
the last day for filing the bill to enable
the case TO be heard at st, Paul. BY
stipulation of the attorneys on both
sides, the case may now be heard at
the September term Of the United
States circuit court Of appeals at Dem
yer. Otherwise the regular course will
be for re-hearing OF the case at the
December term OF the United States
court OF appeals in st, Louis.
The counsel for the defense expects
TO complete the bill of exceptions to-.
day and submit 1t to the government
attorneys probably by tomorrow. In
that case 1t is stated, the bill will not
be formally filed in the United States
district court before Monday or Tues &.
day
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-01
Coal Famine i'm Prospect.

Des MoInes. Iowa, April 1,-Des
Mones and the entire state Of Iowa
are confronted with coal famine as
n result Of the lockout which closed
every mine In the state, and that sec
ton OF Missouri included In the terri
tory embraced by the affected district.
But little coal Is for sale In the state.
Local dealers today placed double rush
orders In Kansas City, Omaha and ST.
Joseph and other neighboring cities
but II IL only possible to secure coal In
limited quantities from those points.
Unless the situation Is eased within the
next three weeks manufactures Will
be compelled TO shut down.
Leading operators say they VIII be
prepared to supply the demand for a
long while yet and that they have no
thought OF compromising, The miners
say the situation must remain as It
Is for at least 60 days at the end Of
which time negotiations for an adj
justmcnt VIII either be made or the
strike will be- continued with the help
OF the national United Mine Workers
Of America.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-01
In the Senate.

Washington April LIN the senate
today Mr. Patterson introduced bill
for the amendment Of the Chinese ex-
cluslon act OF 1902, giving notice that
on Wednesday next he would address
the senate on the bill, In giving this
notice, he said he had received what
he considered definite information that
the Chinese government had denounced
the treaty between that government
and the United States and the treaty
would expire Dec, next. Unless the
law should be extended Chinese could
come into the United states after that
date without obstruction Mr.. Plat OF
Connecticut, expressed dissent from this
view.
A bill was passed authorizing the free
transmission through the mails OF books
for the blind.
Also the following. Authorizing the
collection Of labor statistics In Hawaii,
Authorizing the detail Of retired OH.
GERS OF the army and navy TO schools as
instructors.
Mr. Mallory then addressed tho sen.
ate ON the Carmack resolution Instruct
Ing the committee Oh the judiciary 20
make inquiry into the legal right Of the
secretary Of the interior 10 issue old
age disability pension order recently
promulgated, he said, the only point at
issue was whether the legislative branch
Of the government had not transcribed
It's authority and usurped legislative
functions IN establishing the rule by
new order. lie contended that such us
urpatlon had occurred and agreed that
this order was not In line with the or
der given by Judge l,ochren during
Cleyelands administration,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-01
POLITICAL STRAWS.

The Tribune discovered this morning
that "a mugwump never votes for any
body" Meaning Sam Mcdowell or
Farley Williams?
The kearns people are working them
selves into frenzy over the fact that
"a meeting OF the postmasters Of Utah is
TO be held here on April Z, Just one day
ahead OF the Republican state conven-
tIon. 1t Is feared, almost to the point
Of black spasms, that the postmasters
viii talk politics. and Senator Kearns'
generals seem exceedingly unwilling to
risk the result Of such an event The
truth Is that the meeting Is TO discuss
the postal service In the state. The
dates form simple coincidence What
better time for such a gatherings
a new factor has sprung up In the
good-natured contest that Is coming
of in the election OF delegates to the
Republican national convention. Uin-
tab county and several other counties
In the eastern part Of the state will
send delegations instructed TO vote for
w. z, Calthorp as q delegate, first.
last and all the time. Mr. Calthorp
lives at Vernal and that section of the
state is going to insist upon recogni-
ton.
Uintah county's delegation to the
Republican state convention consists
OF S, Il. Bennion, L. w. Davis, j. A.
Block, Mrs, j. a, Block. James C.
Hooking, w, A. Cotton and C. II. Col
ton. They are instructed to vote for
Mr. Calthorp as one Of the national
delegates.
The name OF c. O. Whittemore was
mentioned prominently today IN con-
nectlon with the delegation to the Re-
publican national convention. Mr..
Whittemore Is not a candidate in an
active sense, but 1t is understood that.
inasmuch as the position has become u
matter OF complaint, he would consider
his election a high party honor,
A, s. Fowler. popularity known as
Sandy" has declared his candidacy
on the Democratic side for a city
JudgeshIp and Is working among his
party friends for the nomination,
Judge Jacob johnson is In from
Spring city, The Judge IL candidate
for reelection In his district and while
he seems TO feel perfectly confident, he
Is not talking politics TO any large ex-
tent.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-01
PANAMA CANAL DECISION.
Bonaparte Wyse, Original Con-
cessionaire, Critieises 1t.

Paris, April l.-Bonaparte Wyse the
original concessionaire Of the Panama
canal, in an interview today, critcislng
the Panama canal decision, says he has
been moved by the loftlest motives,
mainly to prevent the new company
from absorbing three. quarters of the
payment to be made by the United
States, and thus depriving the old
company Of It's just share, He also
has fought to prevent carrying out
what he designates as a "monstrous
crime In the abandonment Of the canal
as French enterprise. and declares
the decision Of the court yesterday was
technical and did not reach the merits
OF the case NJ Wyse adds;
But all Is not finished, suits Will go
on, We will seek the support Of the
public and press in a campaign Of pub
lie publication"
The Panama Canal company Is pro-
ceeding to carry out the transfer with
out reference to appeals, as the COM
pany Is advised that the decision OF the
court reafilrms it's prlma facle rights.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-01
ONLY ONE WAS RETAINED.
Thomas Fowler Goes Into the Health
Department as an Additional
Quarantine Inspector.
SEVERAL NEW MEN SPRING UP.
Desire to Go 10 the National ,Conven.
ton Appears to be Much Coveted
Prize Among Republicans.

With a few exceptions the changes
agreed upon in the employees in the va
rlous departments Of the city took place
today All Of the changes In the water
works department as published in last
evenings News" became effective to-
day. In the street department five new
deputies went to work today only one
OF the old deputies being retained.
namely, William George, deputy for the
First precinct. The new deputies are:
Second precinct John r. Williams,
vice Dan Parker, removed Third
Henry Arnold. vice Josiah Lee, remov-
ed; Fourth-James Maxwell, vice John
Axton, removed; Fifth-David Came
ron, vice Orson Hogan, removed; An
nex-William Cotton. vice William Ev-
erett, removed. Arnold, Maxwell and
Cameron are Democrats and the other
three are Republicans Street supervis-
or Seldom says that there will be no
changes In his Office force at present,
The only change In the health depart.
ment today was the employment of
Thomas Fowler as an additional quar-
antlne inspector the ordinance provid-
ing for two, but only one has been
employed for some time past. Other
changes viii probably be made in the
department on Monday. The new clerk
In the land and water commissioner
office, Miss Bessie Davis also assumed
her duties today a. L. Simondi, a
holdover, who has been In the city re-
Corder's Office since the change OF ad-
minstration. went to work today as a
special water assessor in the water
works department. II. f. Fernstrom.
who was appointed az clerk In the city
recorders office on Monday has been at
work In the office for several DAYS past.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-01
DEVICE TO AID IN
SURGERY OF LUNGS

Special to The Tribune.
Berlin. March Sl.-Prof, Miku-
llc2, A CELEBRATED BR Es-
LAU SURGEON, VIII make at
the ANNUAL GERMAN SUR
GICAL CONGRESS THE FIRST
ANNOUNCEMENT OF AN IN
VENTION making possible THE
EXPOSURE OF THE HUMAN
LUNGS for operation. EN-
PERTs ALREADY ACQUAlNT-
ED WITH THE PROCESS say
that II WIDELY INCREASES
THE RANGE OF CHEST SUR
gerry AND or OPERATIONS
IN THE REGION OF THE
ESOPHAGUS AND THORAX.
Prof. MIkulicz's invention CON-
slSTS OF AN AIR.TIGHT
CABINET capable Of containing
THE PATIENT AND TWO
OPERATORS, THE PATIENTS
II n AID PROTRU DING
THROUGH AN OPENING IN
THE SIDE, THE PRINCIPLE
INVOLVED is THE REDUC-
TloN or THE AIR PRESS uRE
AROUND THE EXPOSED
LUNG so AS TO PREVENT
ITS COLLAPSE,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-01
IMPROVED SURGERY.
", v' orESposingL Lungs
'or Operative purnoses

ro new York, March ga GEL
c cnHArED BREsLAu SUR.
S v.vN Is EXPECTED TO
S GSSE At this weeks ANNUAL
0ppssH SURGICAL con.
NoINS,,, THE FIRST AN
EypdI9iV,,NS providing for THE
liN9ss IKE OF THE HUMAN
My Sos Tor operative purposes,
london herald dispatch from
EXPERTS ALREAnv AZ
SSssoAslNTED WITH T Tae Do g.
wifi wssSA,I that the invention
RANCE ELY INCREASE THE
AMI 6,0F CHEST sIiRnEpY
REGI6VgP OPERATIONS IN TIE
GUS ma or THE AEsopHA.
TlG,1TTo INSISTS OF AN AID.
PATIFNrTA 9lNET, holding THE
Tons. Ti,,A5 AND TWO OPERA.
oPENJnNEdp Y THROUGH an
PRlNc'Inpgi AT THE SIDE Tar
THE Bp1n,Et, INVOLVED ~
EXposAFPSSs uRE AROUND THE
pRpv,,E.D LUNG so 40 NJ
'N'ENr IT'S COLLAPSE a. sE TO
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-01
Antarctic Expedition Arrives.

Lyttleton, New Zealand April l.
The British Antarctic steamer Discov-
cry and the relief steamers Morning
and Terranova arrived here today.
The relief ships which left Hobart
Dec. 3, reached the Discovery Feb. ID
and found all the members Of the eXpe-
ditIon In excellent health and spirits
Scientific work was continued by the
explorers throughout the winter Of 1904.
They established the fact that the in
terror Of Victoria land continues at a
height OF 5000 feet, and Is evidently
vast continental plateau, A new
route to the west was found and de-
pot was established 1900 feet up the
ElaCIer.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-01
THE OKLAHOMA BILL.
House Territories Committee Au.
thorizes Favorable Report on Ii.

Washington, April IA favorable re.
port was authorized today on the bill
granting statehood TO Oklahoma and
Indian territory under the name OF
Oklahoma, and Arizona and New Mexl-
co under the name of Arizona, by the
house committee on territories. The bill
Is TO be reported substantially as drawn
by the Republican members Of the sub.
committee, The report was authorized
without roll call OF the committee, but
the Democratic members have reserved
the right TO present a minority report.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-01
SERVIAN REGICIDES.
All Concerned Are Removed from
Kings Encourage.

Belgrade, Seryia, April 1.-The regi.
cides question is considered here to
have been finally settled, all those i'm
mediately concerned IN the palace MUIR
der now having been removed from the
kings encourage. A decree published
today removed the last two, both
fayorites Of King Peter, namely, the
notorious Col, Popovitch, the kings
first aide de camp, who has been ap.
pointed commandant OF the garrison AT
Belgrade, and Col. Solaroylcs. who be
comes director OF the military acade.
my The return OF the foreign diplo.
matte representatives is expected short.
".
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-01
A Big Insurance Policy.

N'pNNA"' !" WV ''NN''
New York, April 1.-The largest insuT-
ance policy ever taken out by an in
dlvidual, namely one for 81, 800 600, has
just been issued by the Mutual Life Of
this city TO James g. Colgate, banker
and fnancier. and member Of the Stock
Exchange firm OF James b. Colgate 4
Company. Following It's conservative
methods, the Mutual Life has reinsured
all hut s25O,OO0 In other companies. Thus
another name Is added to the list of
policy holders including George W.
Vanderbilt who carries u million dol
lars or more IN the Mutual Life.