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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12
REPORT OF GEN. WADE
COMMANDER IN PHILIPPINES RE-
 VIEWS YEARS WORK.
While Troops in the Archipelago Have Not Been Actively Ehanged Their
 Presence There is Neces.

Washington, Nov. 1f.--General J. F. Wade. commander of the Philippine division. in his annual report says chol- era has disappeard from the . island. He says that while the troops in the is : land have not been actively engaged. their presence there is necessary as in aid of the authorities. Continuing Gen. eral Wade says:
 The Filipino soldier, both scout and constabularv has done and is doing good work. but 1t Is the work of the trained soldier against the mob. He has been well armed, drilled and disci- plined by the American officers and led by these officers against the undisci- plined. undrilled and poorly armed out laws of the provinces, men of his own race. but lacking his advantages and having nothing to gain and all to lose by fighting. The talk of the Filipino soldier has gone so far that many per- sons have employed theories for a con. tinental army to be composed in whole or in part of natives. In fact. to judge by what one ss ss and hears. most army officers and many civilians seem to keep bills for this purpose in stock. fully developed and ready to be drawn up in the form of an act of congress. In one respect too many of these schemes resemble the numerous pro- 1ecIS TOT d F Elllptnd TepuDIcan. which provide by name for a dictator and a lieutenant general"
 The general adds that 1t is to be hoped that within a reasonably short period conditions will have improved sufficiently to be enabled to leave the constabulary to keep the peace throughout the islands. and that then the borrowed troops can be returned and by order of the president. the number of companies reduced"
 In his opinion the time has not yet arrived when an arrangement can be made for the proper Rarrisoning of the islands. The actual value of the Fili- pino as a regular soldier, he says, is still an open question. adding:
 His staying power. when against a force equal. or superior in numbers, drill and arms; his loyalty to those who employ and many other questions of vital importance has not been de- cided. He has to some extent been a pupil of the American soldier but Is far from being a graduate"
 General Wade approves the canteen. saying:
 Under the canteen system more men will remain in the post, keep better dressed, have more money and more self respect. The young recruit will be less liable to become drunkard. as he will not be brought in contact with the low dives that flourish in the near vicinity of military posts when pro- hibition rules on the reservation"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12
BOSTON FIRM FAILS
STOCK AND GRAIN COMPANY SUS-
 TENDS BUSINESS.
Treasurer Says That the Concern Lost @1,OcO,OOO in the Last Six Months-
 Debts Amount to S15O,OOO.

Boston. Nov. 1.-The pronounced rise in the stock market was responsible to- day for the suspension of the Federal Stock and Grain Company of this city one of the largest concerns of the kind in the country.
 The company had four offices in Bos- ton and fifty or more In other cities. Treasurer D. E. Murray states that the concern has lost $1000,000 in the last six months and adds that the claims against 1t do not exceed $150,0O0.
 While most of the branch offices are in New England, the concern had agen- cies in Montreal, Denver and several other cities.
 All branches were closed shortly af- ter the announcement of the suspen- sion. The company Is said to have cleared $2,0OO.000 last year. Of late however, steady losses have been sus- tained, the officials assert. Treasurer Murray says:
 The claims against the company will not amount to over $150,0 900 if an as- signment Is made. and I am going tc try to prevent that by securing some money with which to carry on the business. The claims are small. being divided amoong 5000 customers all over the country"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12
WIRELESS FROM BALLOON.
Operator Receives Messages While
 High Above Enrth.

St. Louis, Nov. 11.--As a result of a scientif experimental balloon as- cenSion made today from the aronau- tic concourse on the Worlds Fair grounds, the practicability and accura- oy with which wireless messages could be received both as to altitude and distance were satisfactorily tested.
 More than twenty messages were transmitted from the Worlds Fair wireless tower and received by the op- orator in the aerial craft. Paul Knabenshue of Toledo. accompanied by the operator. A. W. Mcqueen of Guth- rie, Oklahoma, and W. s. Foreman of St. Louis made the ascension. After making a successful journey through tho air. one hour and half in dura- ton, Aeronaut Knabenshue made a safe landing four miles southwest of the concourse. The balloon was car- ried back in a wagon to the aerodrome
 The ascent was made in the pres ence of several hundred spectators As Knabenshue threw the ballast. ov- CT the balloon shot rapidly into the air The first current of air sent it to the east whence its course veered to the south and soon disappeared in the hazy atmosphere. The highest point of attitude reached was estimated at about two miles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12
STRAUSS EXPECTS PEACE.
Says There May Be Sudden Cessation
 of Hostilities.

New York, Nov. 11.-Former minister to Turkey, oscar s, Strauss, a mem- Der of The Hague tribunal, ex- presses the belief that a sudden terml- nation of hostilities in the far East is possible in the near future.
 T have long had the impression" he said, that we will wake some morning and find that through tho good offices of Great Britain, with the tacit consent of the signatory powers to the treaty of Berlin an arrangement has been agreed upon whereby the near Eastern and the far Eastern apes tions have been settled by one stroke
 That Is to say, Russia will have come to an agreement with Great Britain and secondarily with the signatory powers for having free &C., cess to the sea through the Dardanel- les. in return for which d permanent adjustment of the Afghan boundary and Great Britain's domination of the Persian gulf will be granted. and that ip the Far East Japan's sphere of in- fluence will be recognized in Korea, while Manchuria, with certain rights to Japan secured win revert to China.
 This done the peace of the world will be insured certainly for our gener- ation and by the end of that time, the nations will have become so accus- toned to availing themselves of The Hague tribunal that was will be large ly eliminated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12
ITS CHARTER REVOKED.
Chicago Federation of Labor is E.
 pelled by G0mpers.

pelIed by Gompers.
 Chicago. Nov. 11.-Formal notice that the charter of the Chicago Feder- ation of Labor had been revoked and that the organization was expelled from the American Federation of La bor was given today to Secretary E. N. Nickels by telegraph.
 The telegram was signed by Presl- dent Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor and was dated at Denver. where the members of the Executive Council of the American Federation made a stop on their way to the San Francisco Convention The telegram reads:
 Your central body failed to comply with Executive Councils directions as decided by Boston Convention and con- tained in my letter of September 2S Time limit November i, having expired. your charter stands revoked. Execu- tive Council has further decided char ter will be restored upon compliance of your central body with decision -
 To comply with the instructions Of the Executive Council the Chicago Federation will be compelled to expeI from membership the local unions of steamfitters and Franklin Union No. { of Press Feeders. The pressmen claim Jurisdiction over the press feeders and the plumbers over the steamfitters. It was at the instance of these two or ganizations that the Chicago Fedora ton of Labor was expelled from mem- bership in the national body. Of1cials of the local federation said today SSat they had no intention of expelling either of the two unions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12
TAGGART WILL sOT RESIGN.
Sees No Necessity For ReOrganiza
 tiOn of the Party.

tiOn of the Party.
 New Pork, Nov. 11.-Thomas Tag gart, chairman of the Democratic Ma tional Committee, has no intention of resiging his post. according to a state ment made today.
 MT. Taggart said the utmost har- mony existed among the members of the committee and that they see no necessity for reorganization of the party. He has no excuse to offer for the overwhelming defeat of the Demo- cratic national ticket and believes this is no time to consider either candidates or policy for the campaign four years hence.
 'I have returned to New York the same as left it. a Democrat" he said "No man. no policy nor any platform would have stopped the cyclone of Roosevelt. There is no accounting for cyclones. neither party had expected 1t, nor did either have a line on it.
 The utmost harmony exists among the members of the committee and there is no need for reorganization There are no heartburnings; no re- criminaSons excepting the general re- gret for the defeat of our candidate l have no intention of resignning The national headquarters will be at In- dianapolis. Indianapolis is my home, you know.
 Its too early yet to talk politics and policies and presidential possibilities of four years hence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12
DEATH DUE TO FEAR.
Remarkable Case of Frederick Eve,
 Jersey City Prisoner.

Remarkable Case of Frederick Eve, a
 Jersey City Prisoner.
 New York, Nov 1l.-AFrederick Eve. a young tradesman who always had borne a good reputation until he was arrested ten days ago on charges made by two little girls, died, in cell in the Jersey City jail today. It is believed his death was due to fright and con stant worry as to what fate had In store for him.
 Five was one of fourteen Hudson County men arrested ontserious charges preferred by little girls and his death adds another dramatic link to the cases which have stirred Hudson Coun- ty. Two of the accused have tried to commit suicide.
 During his confinement in jail Five had continually protested his innocence of the charges against him. Fear of conviction. however, preyed upon him constantly. He frequently awoke with startled screams and told the keepers of terrible dreams in which the faces of his accusers appeared. Today when his cell was entered Ewes body was lying on the floor His face was dis torted with fear and the doctors said death probably came as result of one 'of f~tnes -fpaghtfai .-- dEsa Sasss which had haunted him. .,-K "-..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12
tion. Negotiations for 6 treaty of ar bitration between the United States
 and Denmark have been opened.
SCHOONER GOES TO BoTToM.
Had Collision With United states Sup.
 ply Steamer Culg0a.

Had Collision With United states sup
 ply Steamer CuIgoa.
 New York. Nov. 1.-The three- masted schooner Wilson and Hunting was sunk in collision with the United States supply steamer Culgoa on We'd nesday last and Captain, Walton. his wife and two seamen were drowned. !. The survivors were brought here to- day by the Culgoa. The collision oc- cured about ten miles east of Barne- gat. The Wilson and Hunting was bound from Norfolk for New York with a cargo of pifing. and was creeping cautiously through the fog about ten miles off Barnegat when the big sup ply ship bore down on her. There was no time to change the course of the schooner and the steamer struck her almost directly amidships, cutting her completely in two. The schooner sank so quickly that there was no chance to launch boats and those on board were carried down by the suc- ton caused by the sinking vessel.
 few minutes later four searnep were picked up by the boats from the steamer, but Captain Walton. his wife and two of the sailors did not reap pear. The men who were picked up were not allowed to land when the Culgoa reached quarantine yesterday afternoon and 1t was said at quaran- tine that no report of the collision was made by the officers of the steamship. Today when the Culgoa reached the government station at Tompkinsvills the shipwrecked sailors were pus ashore.
 They were scantily clothed and un- able to proceed to- this city until warmer clothing had been provided The Wilson and Hunting was built at Alexandria. Va, in 1883, and hailed from Perth Amboy. N. J. She regis- tered 344 tons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12
THE HARTMAN INTERESTS.
Will be Represented on Directorate of
 Newly BOuRhf ROnd.

Salt Lake, Utah, Nov. 11.-As a re- suit of the recent requirement by the Hartman interests of a half interest in the San Pedro. Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad, 1t is announced at the general offices of that road that at the annual meeting of the stockholders to be held in this city. November Is. six of the present directors will resign, their places to be taken by siv Oregon Short Line directors. representing the Hartman interests.
 It Is understood that the half inter- est in the San Pedro. Los Angeles and Salt Lake acquired by Hartman and his associates ise vested in the Oregon Short Line. and the Sale Lake route extension to Los Angeles through Northern Nevada will, 1t is expected. be completed within two months. As this will make route from the Ogden gate way to Los Angeles. fully twenty hours shorter than the present route via the Central and Southern Pacific. the an ticipated entry of the Hartman forces into the Salt Lake directorate is re- garded as of great significance
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12
PHILIPPINE TARIFF.
Roosevelt win Recommend More Power
 for Communication.

A0tMWaADAkO@e
 Washington. Nov. 11.--President Roosevelt will recommend to Congress that authority be given the Philippine Commission to revise the tariff now in force in these islands. This decision was made this afternoon and was the only accomplishment of the Cabinet session today. The matter was brought up by Secretary Taft and his recom- mendation in the matter was approved
 The present tariff in the Philippines was the work of the Philippine Com- mission. It was put into effect by ex- ecutive order and afterward approved by Congress. Since it has been in eff feet many changes have become neces- sary for the development of the islands. The act of Congress approving the schedules. however, were so worded as to preclude future revision by the conn mission. The commission has already proposed a scheme of revision which has been made public for the purpose of securing criticism and suggestions from the business interests of the United States. In this plan. some of the schedules are raised and some low cred. The revision is planned with view more to the developments of the business of the islands than from a revenue standpoint.
 Secretaries Shaw and Metcalfe were the only absent members of the Cabi- net at the meeting today
 Secretary Taft has decided to lay be- fore Congress at the approaching ses- sion the project for the reduction of customs duties on goods entering the United States from the Philippines, from the present rate. which is 75 per cent of the ,pingley tariff rates. to 2S per cent of those rates, the reduction to apply to sugar and tobacco, while all other Philippine products are to be placed on our free list. This subject was discussed at length at the meet ing. The Secretary's proposition last year was to cut the Dingley duties on sugar and tobacco to 50 per cent of the regular rate, but he argues now that in view of the additional burden placed by Congress on Philippine trade through the requirement. that Philippine goods shall be carried in American pot toms alone. 1t Is only fair to reduce the American imports to the point in- dicated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12
QUEEN W5RKS TO ySfoP WAR The ';6blc Alexandra Ac-
 tive For Peace. RUSSIA IS DETERMINED Believes That the Tide Has at
 Last Turned. Her Prestige Has Been Sadly Impaired and Must Be Restored Before
 Terms VIII Be Con-
 sidered.
RUSSIA Is DETERMINED

London. Nov. 11.-The dispatch of the Associated Press from Washington confirming the statement made in these dispatches from Japan had in cated her willingness to entertain peace suggestions from President Roosevelt or King Edward created much interest here. Baron Hayashi, the Japanase Minister here. said to- day:
 After the fall of Port Arthur, Ja- pan would, I believe, be ready to treat for peace on no higher essential basis than that Russia should evacuate Manchuria. Japan also agreeing to a similar evacuation. The two great difiiculties in the way of any sugges- ton of peace are, first. the apparent opposition of Emperor Nicholas's present advisers to a settlement of any kind; second. the preservation of Russian prestige. When a nations prestige if not gone is severely i'm paired it is a difficult matter even with the best intentions to preserve it."
 The Associated Press learns that Queen Alexandra has been in constant communication with the Dowager Empress of Russia and Emperor Nicholas himself during the last few days. This is interpreted here as a hopeful sign, and a possibility likely to lead, though not in the immediate future, to the establishment of some modLs vivendi whereby steps looking to arbitration might be initiated with out offense to Russia.
 The reiteration of the American State Departments determination not to intervene except on requests from both belligerents tallies with the of- ficial attitude of the British govern ment, but 1t Is thought that before long some method might privately be devised whereby this diplomatic bar rter to action will be overcome. Baron Hayashi this morning had no news from Port Arthur and discredit- ed the rumors of its recapitulation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12
CLEVELAND POINTS MORAL An Idea Of True Philan- thrOpy.
 N
 S0-CALLED BENEvOLENcE Many Movements for Ex-
 ploitation of the Rich. The Wife of the Ex-President Lsys the
 Cornerstene of the Hebrew
 Techaical school for Giris in New York.
sO-CALLED BENEvOLENcE

New York, Nov. 1l.--Mrs Grover Cleveland today performed the cere- mony of laying the cornerstone of the new building of the Hebrew Technical School for Girls. now being erected in this city. Former President Cleveland acted as presiding officer of the exer- cises and delivered an address.
 In the course of his remarks Mr.. Cleveland said:
 Tt is not altogether fanciful or pessimistic notion that teaches many of our patriotic and sincere citizens to lament the growth among us of mate rialism. Our people are undoubtedly becoming more and more infected with a feverish desire to accumulate wealth and to succeed in undertakings far re- moved from philanthropic intention.
 Men must also regretfully concede that even in the best and highest civil lization, movements called charitable and benevolent are sometimes used to cloak self exploitation and purse-proud vanity or are whim and caprice of the restless rich. It is a matter of common observation, too, that projects really benevolent in motive and in pur- pose are frequently so III ordered and so Impractical In their management that they are not only wasteful of money and effort and fall short of the BoOu, they accompilSn among Lne1r Den- eficiaries, and thus actually recruit the ranks of willing mendicancy.
 Public appropriations and private charity are mindful of men and women in poverty. sickness and distress: or- phan girls and boys are compassionate fly cared for and sheltered: but 1t was an inspiration of genuine benevoIenca which led to the discovery of a diffcr- ent field of human endeavors and to the establishment of an agency for good which goes further than to furnish the object of its care with food and rai-i ment and things that perish with the using.
 Here girls who are shut out from opportunity for needed improvement and who would otherwise Iisrlessiy wait for the coming of an uninviting and unpromising destiny are taught re- munerative occupations. The teach ings and influences here bestowed will cheer the lives of those who in the future as wives and mothers will fix the quality of many of the homes of our land and will so mold the thought and inc1inations of the children in those homes to affect our citizenship and our country's welfare in generations to come"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12
AGAINST FURTHER FUSION.
Democrats of Nebraska Wish to go 1t
 Alone.

Omaha Neb.. Nov. f1.-Several of the leading Democrats of Nebraska have placed themselves on record as opposed to further fusion in this State with the Populists. They include ex-Governor Boyd: foremer Attorney General c. J. Smyth; President Henry w. Yates of the Nebraska National Bank; Richard l.. MetcaIf. editorin-chief of The Omaha World Herald. and T. c. Heafy, treasurer of the Democratic State Committee.
 Ex-Governor Boyd was unequivocal in his opinion, saying:
 There Is room for only two great parties in this country. Bryan and others have ruined the Democratic party in Nebraska"
 Former Attorney General Smyth be- lieves the Democratic party should be reorganized and would call a meeting of the leaders for that purpose He concurs in the statement of William J. Bryan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12
( DEMOCRATS
 1 REPUBLICAN This Standing of Mary
 land Vote. OFFICIAL COUNT NEEDED Charges of Fraud Made by
 Both Parties. Decision of the State Board of Can- xassers Alone Caa settle the
 Mix-up Which Now
OFFICIAL COUNT NEEDED

Baltimore, Nov. 1l.-That an omciai count of the ballot cast for the Presi- dential electors at last Tuesdays elec" tion in Maryland will be required be- fore definite knowledge of the result can be assured, was demonstrated to- night by the Semi official count in Baltimore city and in twenty of the twenty-three counties of the State.
 The returns received thus far indi- cate that seven Democrats and one Re- publican elector were chosen. The Congressional situation remains un- changed, three Democratic and three Republican Congressmen having been elected The State Board of Canvass CTS, consisting of the State Comptroller. the Secretary of State, the Clerk of the Court of Appeals and the Attorney Gen. eral will make the official announce ment of the vote. This board must meet and complete its labors within thirty days after the day of election.
 It is explained by the election super visors and the political leaders that the mismarking of ballots caused the dis orepancy between the vote for the National and Congressional candidates. Charges of Fraud.
 In this connection charges of fraud are made by the leaders of both parties and it will be necessary to await the official count to decide upon the ulti- mate result,
 Of the Presidential electors 1t Is safe to say that Charles J. Bonaparte, (Rep.) of Baltimore city was elected and the remaining seven members of the cleo toral college were chosen by an aver age majority of about 400 by the Demo- crats. The vote for the candidates on the Socialist, Prohibition and Union Labor tickets have not yet been can vassed.
 Both the Democratic and Republican leaders claim that frauds and '1rregu- larities', were used in the counties and hundreds of ballots have been held up by the supervisors in Baltimore city and in at least three of the counties of the State. It will therefore requfr9 the decision of the State Board of Can vassers to determine the actual result.
 It Is expected that the semi official returns of the State will be available tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12
Decided Against the Trust.

Washington. Nov. 1.-The Interstate Commerce Commission in an opinion by Commissioner Prouty today made pub lie it's decision in the investigation en-
 titled, Tn the matter of divisions of joint rates and other allowances to ter minal railroads" It is decided that re- bates which have been received by ter minals in and about the city of Chi cago controlled by the International Harvester Company and the United States Steel Corporation. popularly known as the Harvester Trust and the Steel Trust. have been excessive for the services rendered by the terminals il switching cars to and from roads leading to all sections of the country.