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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-26
CRIMES DUE
 TO JEALOUSY Woman Shoots Rival and
 Herself. MRS. JOHN KElSER'S ACTS
 -. Fatally Wounds Miss Nellie Edwards Of WOOdlaWn. Policemen Board street Car te Arress Her. aud She Plaees Pistel ts Brssst and Ballet Entsrs
 Heart.
MRS. JOHN KElSER'S ACTS

Birmingham. Nov. ss.-(specla1. )-. Mrs. John Keissr. wife of an engineer on the Alabama Great Southern ratl- road. went to Woodlawn, subuxb. early tnis evening. ana called AA4sM Neiiie Edwaros. d well konwn younm woman or tnar place to tue ooor.
 when the latter appearu, Mrs. Kefa~ sr shot at ner twice, one of tnA pr1llatn taking erect in the breast. infilctanns q lalaI wound
 4 A teiepnone message was sent ka fha city to the ponce department to inter. cept Mrs. hetser, wno was on an tn- coming electric car Poilce f,ssseeF. Disheroon and Ray went to Twenfy- slxtn street and boarded the car on which were several passengers.
 Mrs. keiaer htata heraeIf.
 As the officer got on tha car. Mrp. Keiser saw them. placed the piatal 2 new Harrington and Richardson thirty-etght calibre. weapon, to her breast and fired two shots in rapfd succession. One of the bullets enter ed her stomach and the other went near her heart. She died In a few minutes Mrs. Keisar was young. ana was married but month or 60 ago
 It seems that she was insanely Jeai- ous of Miss Edwards, and decided 10 kill her. She sent a note into the house by a little negro and had Aisa Edwards come to tho front duor when she fired. There Is but little chance for recovery for Miss Edwards. Sfe is a sister of Frank Edwards, q veil known saloon man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-26
RECEIVER IS NAMED.
Kemtucky Traction Company Has Fi.
 nanciaI Troubles.

Kemtmcky Traction Company Has Fi-
 nanciaI Troubles.
 Lexington, Ky, Nov. 35.-George c. Webb of this city. has been appointed receiver for the Bluegrass Consolidated Traction Company of which State Sem ator c. B. Davis of Detroit Is Presi- dent The company was organized several years ago with capital of ST. 100000.
 It Is proposed to build electric lines from Lexington to nine netghboring cities Grading was undertaken on several of the lines and an indebted ness of nearly s1O,000 incurred. The company failed to get the expected financial assistance and work suspend ed A number of suits were brought and have been pending for over year.
 The franchises held are valued at s6.00O. .0e0 and 1t Is understood that the local traction company, the Bluegrass, of which Y. Alexander is president, and which is operating lines to Paris and Georgetown, will take over these fran chises and probably build the line to Versailles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-26
YOUNG PUTNEY RETURNS.
1e-Year old Boy Had Enlisted In UnI-
 ted States Army.

St. Louis, Nov. 25.-Stephen Put ney, Jr.. a son of a wealthy Richmond Va. manufacturer. who disappeared nine days ago while visiting at the Worlds Fair, returned today to the Hamilton hotel, where his brother Langourine Putney is stopping. in com pany with a friend of the family who had been sent to Kansas City, to get hold of young Putney and bring him back. He has been in Kansas City all the time it is stated. His family refuse to discuss Stephens return be- yond saying he explained his absence satisfactorily. Young Putney who so lddenly disappeared. had with him wells valued at more than Sl.00O and ss than S1O0 in money. The story at young Putney was kinapped Is dis edited by the police.
 Later in the day the silence adhered ever since the young mans dlsap- sarance was broken by Langhorne e utney, who said they were going to sfferson Barracks to see what. could done about getting stephen Putney charged from the army According his statement, Stephen enlisted in Ie army at Kansas City, his size en- bling him to pass as of the required ye without difhculty.
 He was sent from Kansas City to efferson Barracks. according to Lang orn, and on his arrival there was rec ynized by an officer from published sscriptions of him. Langhorn. Putney fought as stephen was only IS years age, there would be no diniculty bout getting his discharged from the my The brother of the youth said Irther that stephen had been drugged Id abducted by three men with whom a had taken a drink
 Langhorn declares that after the rink stephen lost consciousness and remembered nothing until he found lmself In strange city. Stephen as told he was in Kansas City, Lang orn says. He had no money and new no one to whom he could appeal lr help. He was ashamed to notify Is family of what had happened and. Isconsolate, wandered about until h aw a poster calling for army recruits te decided to enlist in the United tates army and went to the recruit lg office.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-26
ROUTE OF ROOSEVELT
ENTHUsIAsTIC CROWDS GREET
 HIM EVERYWHERE.
In St. Louis Every PFecautIon HmS Been Taken to Protect President During His Visit to
 the Fair.

Indianapolis, Nov. 25.-After trav- ersing the States of Bennsylvania. West Virginia. Ohio and Indiana, Pres ident Roosevelt is speeding acruss the State of Illinois tonight en route to St. Louis where for two days he and his party will be the guests of the of- ficials of the Louisiana Purchase Ex- position.
 The Presidents trip thus far has been productive of no notable inci- dents. The feature of the journey from Washington to Indianapolis was the enthusiasm with which the President everywhere was received. Since day- light today every station through which the special train has passed was thronged with persons anxious even to catch a glimpse of the President Stops were made only at division ter minals and at some of them hundreds of persons had assembled to greet MT Roosevelt and to show their kindly feeling for him.
 Both to the members of the party op the train and to the people publicly. President Roosevelt expressed the sim ceres pleasure he has felt thus in com ing into close contact with the people whom he likes to call his friends.
 The President thoroughly enjoyed the rest he has had tonight. The time he has spent chiefly In reading and in chatting with Mrs. Roosevelt and Mrs. Douglas Robinson. At nearly every station where the train slowed down. the President appeared on the rear platform of the car and bowed his &C., knowledgments to the enthusiasm of the people.
 The most notable demonstration of the day was given to the President at Nk. aEnN train stopped for a few minutes was thronged but only a fractional part of the crowd was permitted on the plat form near the train. To them the President expressed his pleasure at the opportunlty afforded him to see them and added: You may depend upon 1t. [ will do all that in me lies to show you that you made no mistake on Mo- vember s."
 A live coon was presented to Ghe President at DenisOn, O., where the tratn stopped for a few minutes After the President had greeted the people. addressing them practically as he had spoken at Pittsburg, and as the train was pulling out of the station a man swung the coon over the railing of the ear platform and shouted, Take him, he will bring you good luck"
 When the President laughed and shook his head deprecatingly the man again shouted: You must take him. I'm a lifelong Democrat, and I wish you good luck.
 Attached to the chain around the lit- tie animals neck was. a card bearing this inscription: Compliments of Tuscarawas County. Ohio Plurality for Roosevelt, 2.224; for Bryan ln 1900. SIS. Presented by O J. stroBe, Deni. son. ohio !"
 The coon win De taken 60 wsshina
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-26
swAYNB's. HOTEL BILLS.
Landlords Give Evidence as to AnOuntp
 Paid by Judge.

Landlords Give Evidence as to AmOunte
 Paid by Judge.
 washing gton, Nov. 25.-W. F. HaTd- wick, a hotel man of Fort Worth, Tex. was the first witness today in the Judge Swayne investigation. He tess tiled that Judge Swayne was at hie hotel for a day and three-quarters for which he paid $6.25. E. T. Davis of Pensacola. Fla, testified as to the ex- penses of travelling from, Pensacola to Fort Worth, Tex, New Orleans, Btr- mingham and other Southern points.
 On cross-examination Mir. Davis said he was employed by the prosecution as counsel and made the trip to ascertain tn ecost of the travelling over the same routes taken by Judge Swayne, MT. Davis said he went into the case because he had clients whose litigation he thought would be pre5udiced by trial in Judge Swayne's court. Mr. Higgins sought to have the names of these clients stated but the prosecu- ton objected on the ground that these men were afraid to have their names known to Judge Swayne. The court sustained the objection.
 s. E. MeIihenny of Dallas. Texas. cons nected with the hotel where Judge Swayne stopped for forty days. testified that the amount paid by Swayne was
 
 said that Judge Swayne had special rate at the hotel of from R2.5e or ss per day
 John M. Calhoun of Mariana. F1a,i was called by the defense and denied the testimony of Ellis F.. Davis. reIa- tive to the settlement of the contempt proceedings against Charles D. Has kins. Davis had testified that Calhoun had come to him and told him that the contempt proceedings against Haskins could be settled for $500. Calhoun de- nied that he ever approached Davis, but | said that Davis did come to him and asked if the case could be settled. Cal houn also said that he never told Judge swayne about the Haskins case except in the presence of Haslkins's at tornev
 Ellis F. Davis was recalled and con- ! tradicated Calhoun's testimoney. Davis also told about his wark at Tallahassee where he went with O'Neal to work with members of the legislature to se- cure the passage of a resolution re- quIring the Impeachment of Judge Swayne. During the sixteen or seven teen days he was there O'Neal spent two or three hundred dollars for cham pagne for members of the legislature. Robert J. Boone, of Mariana. Fla. contradicted the testimony Of Davis regarding a conversation said to have occurred. James v. Richardson. also of Mariana, who was connected in the capacity of agent of Calhoun with the Haskins case, testified regarding Haskin's books. He said that Charles D. Haskins took the books away from him and assaulted him, knocking him | senseIess. -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-26
JIMMY MICHAEL DEAD.
Noted Bicycle Racer Expires On the
 Liner La SavOte.

Noted Bicycle Racer Expires On the
 Liner La Savoie.
 New York, Nov. 25.--Jimmy Michael, the professional bicycle rider and three years ago champion middle distance rider. is dead aboard the French liner La savoie due at her pier in the North River tonight The news of Michaeis death was received by P. T. Powers. the slx-day bicycle race promoter. by wireless telegraphy today. At the of- flee of Mir. Powers. 1t was said that Michael left the other side in good health as far as iE known.
 Michael was matched to race Bobby Walthour for the worlds middle dis tance championship in a fifteen mile bicycle race at Madison Square Gar den December 3. No particulars were given in the dispatch sent from the steamer.
 Friends here believe Michaels death was due to hemorrhages. the result Of recent operation which was per. formed in Paris to remove a clot Of blood from his brain. He was born in Wales twenty-seven years ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-26
FIRED oN ToRrnno noArs.
Paraguayan Forts Throw shat at Ar
 s~@mffna vamSel


 genuine Vessel.
 Buenos Ayres, Nov. 25.--The Argen- tine Minister to Paraguay has inform ed the Foreign oflce hare that an Ar- genuine torpedo boat proceeding to Formosa, Argentina. received four can non shots fired from ParaguGyan f0rta located at San Antonio
 The Minister adds that the event oc- cured In the daytime and that the Arr genuine flag was clearly visible at tha time. The Minister visited the Para guayan President and protested ener- getically. stating that 1t was not the first occasion of such an occurrence, and demanded satisfactory expiana- tions.
 Later information received at the Foreign Ofiice tntimates that the par- aguayan Government offered ample satisfaction. President Escurre visiting the Argentine cruiser Ei Plata as an act of courtesy and to demonstrate his friendship.
 Instructions subsequently were wired to the commanders of Argentine war ships off Asuncion to adopt stern meas ures and to the Argentine Minister to withdraw in the event of a repetition of such proceedings. The incident which threatened to be serious Is now regarded as closed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-26
THE MERCHANT MARINE
PLANS FOR ITS REBUILDING ARE
 DISCUSSED.
Naval and POstOmce Omeials are Pre- sent to Give Their Views as to What should be RecOm-
 memdeds

Washington, Nov. 25,-The Merchant Marine Commission composed of nVe representatives of each House of Con- rress. resumed it's session today. sena- tor CalTinger. the chairman, announceu that the hearings were aoout cohctpu ed hut that the commission had tbougbt if proper at this time to invite naval and postofice department officials to he present today. the former to suo- nit their opinion of the desirability or a merchant marine as auxiliary to the navy and the latter to speak of the benefits to accrue to the postal service as result of an improved merchant marine. ...
 The Navy Department was represent oa bv Secretary Morton. Captain TIsher Captain Arthur T. Mahan re- tired) Rear Admiral stephen E. Luce Cretired) and Rear Admiral P. F. liar rfnRtou, Commandant of the navy yaIu at Norfolk Representing the Fost- Office Department was w. :. SnalIelDu ger, second assistant to the Foslnlaster 0eneral. Secretary Metcalfe, of the De- partrnent of Commerce and Labor also vaa invited to attend the hearing.
 Before receiving the views of any of inc officials named Representative Parker of New Jersey spoke prlehy' oontendfng that in order to get Ameri- cans to 20 to sea, better wages must be offered and that there should pc graded service with promotion. He favored following the British naval reserve act avoiding it's mistakes.
 Secretary Morton followed. Ills re- view of the relations of the govern ment to the merchant marine In the foreign trade was that 1t was simply a question of competition He saio that in order to build up large Ameri- can ebtnning interest in this country, it yziiI he necessary to meet the com netition of other nations. It will Furtber he necessary, he declared, to in a0roe way recognize the mail contracts, inc subsidies. the bonuses and the pre- yn,nU,s of Germany, England and other countries.
 Thef American owner of sea-going crsSt and the American sailor. he said. must be given equality In all respects if thev are not to be handicapped by eorojsyn competition. It was his idea that all ships built In this country sho,,Id he constructed in accordance s.ttt T1ans approved by the Navy De- S.r..rt SO in case of war, the De- ppartrnent could make good and efficient i,aa psa oF them. He added that he was
 ot s,,ra but that the seamen also should have a naval training.
 pear Admiral Luce read a letter re- oentIy submitted by him to Secretary Morton to be laid before the commIs- sion fin which he referred to the nut t,,aI dependence of the merchant ma stas and the navy. He asserted that sbe money paid. foreign carriers of ,,,.c,4,,cfs of this country goes to en- ricb inc countries with which the f-nfted sttaes may some day be at war.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-26
F,rea Abanaonea veaseI.

Mayport. Fla, Nov. 25.-captain Fos- sett of the schooner John W. Damn from New York reports that in latitude So.40 north, longitude T7.2O west. he sighted the American barkentine Elmiranda, waterlogged, deserted and lumber hoat- ing around her. He boarded the barkentine and not deeming her worth attempting to save set fire to the vessel as she was a dangerous menace to navigation. The Elmiranda sailed from Jacksonville November 4 for Trinidad. Her captain and crew were taken of by the British steamer Horsa and landed at Hamilton, Bermuda November IT. Her cargo consisted of S71,OO0 feet of lumber.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-26
EYES TURNED ON FOR
St. Petersburg Expects .
 VIII Have Fearful OI

St. Petersburg Expects ,
 VIII Have Fearful OI
 St. Petersburg. Nov. 25.- entire lack of news from day.
 The report that the Japal centrating their energies | ate assault on Port Arthu the approach of the Baltic quite generally credited in ters.
 Such a move has been soon as the Japanese lea squadron's trip was an a no mere demonstration. rha authorities aie prer terrible reports of the prof, While not hazarding a gi the fortress can be carrie seigers are utterly regar man life, they are confide eral Stoessel will be able { an attack one of the cos tory.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-26
SHOT TWICE IN HEAD.

Dead Gody of Leo AEinlxus Found Wtth
 Indications of Suicide.
 Memphis. Nov. 25.--The dead body supposed to be that of Leo Mfnkus. a stave exporter. representing an English syndicate, was found today In a seciu- ded place In South Memphis with two bullet holes in the head.
 A pistol held tightly in the right hand indicated suicide Minkus is said to have been acting mysteriously for several days. He has not been at his ofiice since Wednesday. letter and railroad pass with Minkus's name on them was found in his pockets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-26
Electric Line from Atlanta to GEeea-
 vile $. Q.

Atlanta, Nov. 25.-At a meeting of the stockholders of the Atlanta and Carolina Railroad Company held here today, the organization of the company was perfected by the election of of heers and directors. The company pro- poses to build an electric line from At lanta to GreenviIle, S. C.. which 1t is expected eventually will give Atianta direct line to the Atlantic seaboard. The capital was raised from s50.o0e Q s2 OOO GOO and arrangements were made for the speedy beginning of active op- eratIous of construction. John h. Hasch of Haschton, s C., was elected President.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-26
REPoRT oN ooTroN eINNED.
More Bales Thaa fer the Same Date of
 Last Year.

Washington. Nov. 2s.--The Census Bureau today issued preliminary re- port on the quantity of cotton ginned to November. 1sO4,iin 6S1 counties. from which reports have. been received to this date. It shows 26,si7 active gin- neries against 2s.710 for the same pe- riod and the same counties in 1903 and a total for the same period in the same counties In 1904 of ss92l,i25 running bales against 6.414,65s in 19o3
 The last named figures include 224,- 726 round bales for 1904 and 470.s2O for 1908 The entire number of the counties from which ginning was reported last season was S12. When all of the agents shall have reported for the pres ent crop, there will be published, summary distributing by States the to- tai quantity ginneF during the season prior to November 1&.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-26
MURDERED HIS COMPANION.
". R. Wright Said to Had Purchased
 sIattery's Personal Effects.

SA4tteEY'g EeTbOnaA EMeets'
 Hobark. Ok, Nov. 25.-rhe body of William Slattery, farmer who lived several miles west of here and who was murdered November lSs was found today in a ditch near Little Tepes mountain.
 The murdered man and w. R. Wright left the formers home together the the 18th for a trip to the mountains. That afternoon Wright returned alone. stating that he had purchased all of Slattery's personal property and that slattery had started for his former home in ChillicOthe, Mo.
 Suspicion was aroused by Wright's action anda complaint was sworn out which resulted in his arrest. The jail is strongly guarded because of threats that Wright will be lynched.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-26
Ibaen Kna Hearf TrnnhIn-

London. Nov. 25.-Henrik Ibsen. the uthor' according to a despatch from tockholm to The Chroncile. has had eVeral attacks of heart trouble. Ills Ondition is dangerous and tbere ia ne le hope of his recovery, altbousI t. vas somewhat better on ThursSIay
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-26
pbi Delta Theta aTeetlne.

Indianapolis, Nov. 25.-F. J. R. Mitchell of Evanston, H., was this afternoon elected president of the Pm Delta Theta fraternity Samuel K. Ruick of Indianapolis was elected sec. retary. The following officers were re- elected: J. B. BRllou, Toledo, Ohio treasurer;. A, W McCrillis. Providence of Fl Reno. ok, to be register of the Nashville. Tenn, reporter. Mir. De- Witt will continue as editor of The Scroll the fraternity organ.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-26
n.n.h ng Area Acfrena.

Philadelphia. Nov. 2o.--drs. Mary 2, vvilks. the oldest actress in the conn trv died today in the Prince of Peace Hospital here at the age Of as years. she retired from the stage many years aro and had eince resided in this city. Nrs. Wflks was the original 'HVidaw Melnotts with Edwin Forrest and was a member of tho rognyanlea nE gaese nf tho famous actQga of her tina
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-26
wIrNEssEs ARE l1IssINe.
Case Against CitIsena of Barter. FIara-
 da, Are PosfponeA.

Macon. Ga, Nov 25.-A special to the Telegraph says that the case against the citizens at Baxter who were to be tried this week at Mccolonney. Fla. for killing Deputy sheriff Thrift. some time ago. was continued as there were no witnesses present.
 W. M Duncan. father of Jack Dun~ can. who was killed on train. did not attend the court, though he was wan ted as a witness. After the acquittaf of the Altmans at Folkston. he lost inc terest in he case and desired to have nothing more to do with it.
 Judge Willis Issued attachments against the missing witnesses and ef- forts will be made to have them on hand in May when the case win be fully investigated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-26
FATHER AND SON ACCUSED.
charged With Having Murdered th,
 Wife and Mother.

St. Joseph. Mo. Nov. 25.-George w. Cav and son Lester were arrested near Agency Mo, today on a charge of mur- dering Mrs. George W. Gay, wife and mother of the prisoners
 The. father and son claimed to have found the dead body of the woman last Wednesday upon returning from the field for dinner. The woman's throat had heen cut.
 The Grays, father and son. were brought to St. Joseph and locked in jail this evening. Both deny all know ledge of the crime and still adhere to their original story. There apparent- ly was no motive for the crime.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-26
NOT CONCERNED WITH WORLD.
PobedOnOsteR Declines to Discuss th'
 ZemstvO Movement.

PoI,edonOsten Declines to Discuss the
 ZemstvO Movement. St. Petersburg. Nov. 25.-The Asso- ciated Press correspondent today saw M, Pobedonesteff precurator general of the ho' synod who is credited with having lnforced the emperor, in con- nection with the presentation of the Zemstvo memorial to his m9 no middle ground is pos present moment.
 This remarkable man wi cised so mucaljnfluence in of the empire is now a almost four score, and his cd form seems bowed weight of his finely chisel head. Nevertheless fire sti in the sunken caverns of h An impression of wonderful clings to the ghost-llke figl day received the correspor Associated Press in a kin but absolutely declined to zemstvo movement.
 q am an old man." he ss time yet remains. but tf thoughts stiIl granted me crated to church affairs. concerns me no longer"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-26
DEATH DUE TO FASTING.
Preacher Thought He Was Obeylhg q
 Divine Command.

Cincinnati. Nov. 25.-Death from fasting under an impression that he was obeying a Divine command Is the singular fate of Rev. I. c. Buckles of Addystone, suburb of Cincinnati
 He was found dead in his bed to- day. He has been fasting forty days He had been for years local Metho- dist preacher in Clermont county. and came to Addystone over a year ago.
 His license was not renewed last year and he became an adherent of a religious body outside the regular de- nominations. To ihls former pastor who pleaded with him to stop fasting he said he was acting under direct command from God.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-26
Ordered from Daniah Naterr.

London. Nov. 25.--The cruisers oleg and Izumrud of the second division of the Russian Baltic squadron. according to The Daily Mai1's Copenhagen dis patch left Swagen the night of Mo- vember 24. by order of the Danish au- thorities while coaling in Danish wa ters. The Russian commander, the dispatch added. protested that he was awaiting dispatches from St. Peters burg but finally agreed to leave.