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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-30
CLARK IS APPOINTED
IS vICE-PREsIDENT OF MISSOURI
 PACIFIC.
General Superintendent Of Trunsporta- ton of Mobile aAd Ohio Railroad Given Big once in Gould
 System.

St.. Louis, Sept. 2a.-A circular was issued today at the general offices of the Gould lines here announcing the Russell Harding as Vice President of the Missouri Pacific. and the St. Louis. Iron Mountain and Southern Railroad Company. The appointment is eftcc- Alexander G. Cochran. geaerai so,ic- itor of the systems. is made a Vice President of the companies and placed In charge of the legal department and contracts of the system.
 The circular announcing the appoint ments is dated
 "office of the President. St. Louis. Mo. Sept. 29, 1904" It was signed George c. Gould, President" As the office of the President is located in New York considerable interest has been awakened by the peculiar dating of the circular.
 Efforts by the Associated Press tp- night to ascertain the reason for the dating of the circular from the St. Louis headquarters were unsuccessful. The circular in full:
 once of the President.
 Circular.
 St Louis. Mo- Sept 2s, 1904. Mir. Alexander c. Cochran is hereby appointed Vice President of the Mis- souri Pacific Railroad Company. in charge of the legal affairs and general
  contract relations.
 Mir. Charles s. Clark Is hereby sp- pointed Vice President of the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company in charge of It's general operations and affairs.
 The above appointments to take of- feet Immediately.
 George c. Gould. President Mir. Clark, who succeeds Russell Harding was born in Fredericksburr Md and has been in the railroad busi- ness all his life. HE began as an ap- prentice on the Illinois Central, where y>he remained until nine years ago. when he accepted a position with the Mobile and Ohio He was made division gu perintendent of that road in 1890 and was promoted to the general superin- tendency of transportation in 'lSe9 which position he will resign when ne enters upon his new duties. For the last five years MT. Clarke has he'd headquarters in Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-30
CIGAR ORDER STANDS
ASSISTANT SECRETARY ARMSTRONG
 SUSTAINED BY SHAW.
Importers .wTl Have To Reduce size ef stamps nnd Place Them Ia
 Less Conspicuous Places.

Washington, Sept. cg.--The sscretary of the treasury Issued a statement Tn the imported cigar stamp matter in which he permits the order made by Assistant Secretary Armstrong to stand so far as 1t relates to reducing the size of the stamp and to attach ing it in a less conspicuous place on the box.
 He reverses the order wherein 1t required the stamp to be of the same color as the internal revenue stamp and 1t will be placed on the bottom, of the box instead of the top but at the end where 1t now appears opposite the internal revenue stamp. et Secretary Shaw had been kept ad- vised of the progress of the proceed ings with reference to the customs stamp case and copies of papers filed In the case had been from time to time forwarded to him. After the hearing before the acting secretary last Sat- urday. MT. Taylor made u concise sum mary of the arguments presented by each party to the controversy for the consideration of the secretary on his return together with recommenda- tions. As soon as the secretary re- turned today he took up the matter With Assistant Secretary Taylor and after an interview with the president decided the. case. Tn his statement accompanying the decision the secre- tary said:
 '-The testimony established the fact that the present stamp is used as a trademark by the cigar importers that this trademark is valuable to them and confers an advantage upon them as against the manufacturers oi cigars in the United States. and that that cigars are in efYecI the only com modity imported into the United States that, receives the bentit of such a trademark.
 Tn view of the fact that this gov ernment stamp in its present form un- doubtedly gives a pecuniry advan- tage to those using 1t, 1t seems that the order already issued by the depart ment is. in its essence. proper. The governments business Is to collect the revenue and to provide so far as pos sible against fraud; but 1t is not the governments business to furnish a guaranty in the form of a trademark for the benefit of the goods. This should be left in the tobacco business exactly as 1t Is in all othor business es.
 The result of the decision will pro- tect the domestic manufacturer from customs stamp available as an ad- vertisement and 1t protects the i'm. porter also by giving him a stamp oi distinctive color, which can be seer by the purchaser if he cares to make examination"
 The secretary has given orders that new plates be prepared for printing the stamps aud for placing them upor the boxes of imported cigars in ac. cordance with this decision.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-30
CONDITION IS SERIOUS
HENRY c. PAYNE HAS HEART
 TROUBLE.
On Return From west Seem To Re In Better Health, But Symptoms Are Now Considered Alarm
 ing.

Washington, Sept 2s.-Postmaster Generally Henry c. Payne is seriously i'll at his apartment at the Hotel Ar linston here. Marked symptoms of heart trouble have developed and his condition became so serious during the day as to cause grave concern.
 Mr. Payne returned recently from q trip in the west and apeared to be feeling in much improved condition, though his health has been poor for a long time. He went to the White House to attend the meeting of the cabinet last Tuesday and that night was very restless. He was at his desk at the post office department dur~ ing the forenoon yesterday, although feeling very bad and did not return to the department after luncheon, re- maining in his room.
 He became very i'll last night and has been confined to his bed ever since. Dr. G. Lloyd Magruder who was his physician during his severe illness of some months ago has been attending him and pr. Rixey. the surgeon gen. eral of the navy also has been called in.
 During this evening President and Mra Rooseyelt called at the hotel and made inquiries regarding the post master generals condition. Doctor MaRruder on leaving Mir. Payne's room late tonight gave out a statement which admitted the serious nature of MT. Payne's condition but said that the patient was resting easier tonight. His bulletin follows:
 .arhe Postmaster General has not been feeling we'll for several days. Recently decided symptoms of heart trouble have developed. These were very serious during the night and the early port of today. He is respond ing to the remedies employed and Is resting easier"
 An effort was made to obtain a moro detailed statement of Mir. Payne's con- dition but his physicians stated that there was nothing to add to the formal statement that was given out. While he Is resinE easier tonight 1t is ad- rnitted that he is in very weakened and serious condition
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-30
FACTIONS AT WAR.
No settIement AEected by Delaware
 Repub1feans.


 No Settlement Afseeted by Delaware
 Repuh1feans.
 Wilmington, Del, Sept. 2s. The war ring factions of the Republican Party In Delaware made vain effort today to effect compromfs< on State ticket, both the Dupont, or regular Repubii- cans, and the 'Addtcks, or Union Re- publicans, having held their conven- lions and nominated separate tickets with the exception of Presidential cleo tors, which are the same The hitch is over the choice of . candidate for Gov ernor, each faction insisting that 1t shall have the naming of the candi- date.
 Recently the regulars made a propo- sition that each side withdraw It's ticket and that the regulars submit the names of five men from which the the candidate of both factions for Gov ernor. Hs AH
 The State Committees of both fac tions .met here today and endeavored to reach an agreement After each committee had met separately. sub committees were appointed to confer Each subcommittee in turn presented a list of names from which the other might select a candidate for Governor
 Both propositions were rejected. The Union Committee then offered to hold joint primary election throughout the State for the purpose of allowing the voters to decide the disputed Ques- tion. both factions ot abide by the re- suit. The regulars said this could not be done, as another primary election would be in violation of the law. | The Union mems answer to this pro- test was that the primary would be merely to learn the will of the voters so as to guide the committee in mak- ing up the ticket; The regulars would not accept the proposition, There wal no further exchange of propositions and both committees adjourned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-30
EXCAVATIONS HEARD.
Bond. of vera Crus and Paciac Award

DOn0s VI VcK4 OkuA anu EuczHc AWAHu>
 ed.
 Baltimore. Sept 2s.---Iudee Dobler. sitting as oficer of Circuit Court No. (. today heard the various exceptions tn the sales of the ss.000. 900 bonds of the Vera Cruz q Pacihc Railroad Company to Speyer and Co. of New York by ne- ceivsr Allan McLane of the Maryland Trust Company of this city.
 ! Five exceptions to the ratification of the sale were filed as follows: Kuhn. Loeb ( Co. bankers of New York. ex. ception to sale of bonds to Speyer s& Co. for ss 1-2 and offering 90 per cent of the face value of the $s,00o.o00 of bonds for them: Barring, Magoun e. Co., New York, bankers exceptions to sale and offer of 90. 2s for bonds; Poole t:n- gineering Co.,. creditor of the Nary land Trust Co.,. excepting to sale to Speyer 6 Co. on the ground that the sum offered for the bonds by Speyer & Co. was inadequate: Maurice Gregg. 2 creditor of the Maryland Trust Co.,, cx- ception on same ground: George K. McCaaw. stockholder of the Maryland Trust Company, exception to the sals on same grounds. M
 Judge Dobler. after hearing argu- mentS by counsel for the various pro- testants decided to award and ratify the sale to speyer q Co. at an Increased bid of sI .56, or $5.4ss,600 with accrued interest, which is elSe.0oo more than their original bid; signed q decree rat ffying the sale at that price.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-30
FAIRBANKS FEN TOUR
Saw Many Sights and Made Many
 Speeches,

SpCCCnCht
 Spokane, Wash. Sept. 2s.-From Helena to Spokane Senator Fairbanks traveled today. crossing the northern point of Idaho en route.
 The day was more marked for it's de- votion to sight seeing than for speech making and the striking of the Bitter Root and Cabinet ranges as well IS the swiftly flowing Cfarks fork of the Co., iumbia and Pend d'Oreille Lake were fully appreciated by the Vice-Presiden- tial candidate and his colleague. Sena- tor Deliver.
 Senator Carter and other members of the Montana escort, were left behind at Helena and Missoula
 The train out of Helena was in charge of a conductor and an engineer. both of whom are candidates on the Democratic ticket for the Montana Legislature.
 In Idaho the train was stopped at Sand Point and Rathdrum for speeches. and at both places the talking was from the rear platform of the sleeper. Sand Point being au important lumber point Senator Fairbanks devoted him self largely to the duty on lumber, con- tending that Republican policies are necessary to the proper protection of that industry He made no reference sto Senator Dubois's challenge to dis cuss poiygamy at the stopping places in Idaho but at Sand Point spoke in nraIse of Senator Hepburn.
 The spokane Committee met the ra,rbonks train at Sand Point It con- s,stad of a number of leading Republi- cans of Spokane, including Mayor Boyd and State Senator Crow. the latter a former class mate of Senator Fairbanks at college.
 i,s made an exposition Of the Re- n,,hiican policy in the Philippines, lis Inading topic. He also discussed the ,arirf and urged a continuance of the Republican policies as necessary to the 1,eIfare of the people at large.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-30
AT ST. PETERSBURG.
Absence of 0nciai News Causes Alarm.

Absence of Oficial News Causes
 Alarm.
 St. Petersburg. Sept. 3o.--(2:50 A. M.) The absence of the Emperor who has gone to Odessa is causing an even greater dearth Of official news from the front than has been experienced here tofore.
 Communication with Mukden has been practically suspended and St. Petersburg is therefore suffering an- other period of anxiety and suspense just when the intimation had been given that important developments were iminent between the armies of General Kuropatkin and Field Marshal 0yams.
 Port Arthur is more isolated than ever and the only news from that place come by way of yladivostok. It contains, however. the hopeful intima- ton that the garrison Is confident of peing able to hold out entiI the first of the year.
 It was reported last night that Grand Duke Michael Nicholavitch's commission as commander of the Man churian armies has been made out but the statement cannot be confirmed. The report was coupled with the re- vival of the story that Viceroy Alex jeff will return to St. Petersburg and become chancellor of the empire. The latter report Is not credited in the best informed circles, although 1t Is admit ted that the viceroy will probably re- turn if Grand Duke Nicholas Is sent to the Far East
 The only position to which he could succeed in the opion of those who still believe that Alexiff still enjoys the Emperor's approval is that of chancellor.
 The cruiser Oleg, which was prepar- ing for sea at Cronstadt broke her cylinder while making her trial trip and probably six weeks will be re- quired to make the necessary repairs. The other ships of the Baltic squadron are still engaged in target practice at the manouvering at Reval.
 MT. Berg, representing Charles R. Flint and Company of New York is here. 1t Is reported, in connection with business with the admiralty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-30
NEWS DEARTH CONTINUES
 s-- Armies Are at a Stand
 still.
 s WON'T CONTEST MUKDEN Reports Tell of Disease Among
 Japanese. From Port Arthur Line of Communi- cation Has Been Css on asd Reports Are Mere Ru-
WON'T CONTEST MUKDEN

There continues a dearth of news from the armies in the Far East Re- ports from Russian sources tell of ter- rible ravages by disease in the Japa- neee armies
 The Liao River Is said to have been damned abreast of LiaoyanE in order that flooded country may protect the left wing flank of the Japanese army threatening Mukden.
 Tn St. Petersburg 1t seems to be the expectation that General Kuropatkin will not make stubborn light for the possession of Mukden. viadivos- tok has heard that the Port Arthur garrison Is confident of being able to hold out at least three months longer. Another stroke of i'll fortune has be- fallen the Russian navy in an accident to the criisier oleg which was ordered to be ready about this time for sea with other ships of the Baltic squad. ron. Repairs to the oleg will proba- bly, detain her at Cronstadt for six weeks,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-30
Venerable Scion Ends His ~ Career.
END CAME VERY GENTLY
All Hope Had Been Despaired
 for Many Days.
Senior Senator From Massachusetts Had Been Long in Public Service.
 wns Distinguished as Scholar and Orator.

woscester. Mass. Sept. 3o.-George Frisbie Hoar. senior United States Sem ator from Massachusetts, died at his home, in this city, at 1885 o'clock this morning.
 The end followed a period of uncoI sciousness that had continued since early Tuesday and came so gently that only the attending physicians were aware of the exact moment of dissolu- tion.
 The attending physicians despaired of the Senator's life six weeks ago, but such was the vitality exhibited by their distinguished patient that even they were surprised and the public was at times led to cherish a faith in an ults- mate recovery.
 On Sunday last, however. all hope was abandoned after a last unsuccess- full attempt to administer nourishment and medicine. Brief intervals were fol- lowed by longer durations of uncon' sciousness. until Tuesday morning. when the venerable statesman sank into a. state of coma. from which all efforts to arouse him proved futile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-30
TO UNITE; FACTIONS Judge Pa. .4er Acts as
 Mediator. ALL WINGS REPRESENTED Bryan Leaders and Gold Men
 in Close Harmony. Senators German and Raynor Have Thrown Aside Differences, at Least Temporarily, and Work
 Will Re United.
ALL WINGS REPRESENTED

New York. Sept. 29.-Indications of an effort on the part of Judge Parker to unite both factions and bring to- gether individuals whose personal dif- ferences might interfere with harmo- nious work for the national ticket. his callers during the three days of his present trip to New York have included representatives of every wing of the Democratic Party.
 In this connection conspicuous among those who visited the candidate today were John H. Girdner, who has been the host of William Jennings Bryan whenever he came to New York. The incident that has created the most not able comment was the meeting between Senators Arthur Pue German and Is- ador Rayner of Maryland, accompanied by an announcement from their close political associates that whatever dif- ferences existed between Maryland leaders have been dissipated, at least SO far as the present campaign Is con- cerned.
 Former Representative Ben T. Cable of Illinois, who called on the Judge, Is another whose coming Is said to mean unit of effort from opposing factions in the Illinois Democracy. The candi- date has made many acquaintances on this visitt to New York.
 Much of his time has been taken up by conferences with National Chairman Taggart, Senator German, William F.. sheehan. Delaney Nicoll. August Bel mont, George F. Parker. Daniel Me- Conville. and others attached to the na- tional headquarters, but he has had the opportunity as we'll to see scores of leading Democrats who came to New York for the sole purpose of meeting him.
 Governor Benton McMillan of Ten nessee was among those who called late in the day Few. callers were ad- mitted to Judge Parker's apartments tonight.
 Dr. John H. Girdner of New York, who is close personal friend of Will Ham T. Bryan. called today to pay his rsspeces to Judge Parker He was ac- companied by Perry Belmont. Justice Patterson and Judge Phillip pusro took luncheon with Judge Parker. Among other callers were Herman Rid der and Edward Uhl, of the New York Staats Zeitung.
 Cord Meyer, chairman of the New York State Committee. took up num- Der of questions with Judge Parker re- lating to the State campaign.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-30
The Preachers Startling l Evidence.
WAS STRUCK AND CURSED
Heard Defendant Urge the
 Lynchers In Their Work.
Faster sf Fint sdetAssist Church ss HsatsviIls .. wit.ess ss..a
 Mskes startlins DiseIsssrss
 ---Gessse Frsms Acsujtte6

Huntsville, Sept zs. Special J--rsv- idence introduced by the State today Nin the trial of James IT. Mitchell, chare- ed with arson in the Madison County jail. shows that this defendant was ap- parently one of the leaders of the mob that lynched Horace Naples and that he spent practically the whole day around the jail encouraging the mob in It's work.
 Rev. Franz culver's evidence was decidedly the most sensational that has been heard in any of the triafs of al- legged lynchers. Mfr. Culver was . member of the special grand jury that returned twenty-six indictments seafhot alleged members of the mob, and 10 pas tor of the First Methodist Church He stated that during the riot he made . speech urging the crowd to disbano and Mitchell came at him with q Bfb1i- cal quotation. ''whosoever sheddeth mans blood. by man shall his blood be shed"
 Later when the JaiI was afire. MT. Culver made a speech to the crowd begging them to let the Fire Depart ment extinguish the flames and gave the lives of the prisoners who seemed to be in immediate danger. Mitchell said to him. Damn the jail we are going to burn the jail and have the nig- ger.
 The witness at that time was stand ing In the jail door aud members of the mob showed him down the steps and one man said to have been Mitcheifss son struck the minister with an iron pipe. and cursing him told him to so home.
 Mir Culver heard Mitchell tell the crowd to put more wood on the fire.
 Chief of Police Oyerton testified that Mitchell appeared to be the leader of the mob.
 The jury on the case of George Frame reported verdict of acduittai at II o'clock today after spending four hours on the case This Is the fourth acquit. tai and there has been no conviction of an alleged iyncher so far.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-30
LAWSON IS PROUD.
Along With Hooiey Was Afraigned in N-- Bow Street

London, Sept 2s.--Ernest Terah Hoo ley, the company promoter who was arrested in London May 10 last on the charge of conspiracy to defraud, and Henry J. Lawson another company promoter who was taken into custody the same day in connection with the charge against Hooley. were today com mitted for trial.
 Hooley merely reiterated that he was not guilty and reserved his defence. In the course of a long statement Law son said he had been engaged in busi- ness in London for over twenty years. during which time had formed four teen companies with a total of capital amounting to over $10.000,000 with which companies f1fty-five peers and f30 members of the House of Commons were connected,
 If such business and connections have brought me to Bow Street." added Lawson, T am proud of being there.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-30
CAMPAIGN IN WISCONSIN.
Foraker Opens Battle for Repybl,c.n
 Ticket

Milwaukee. Wis, Sept. 2e.-The Re- publican State campaign from a nation al standpoint, was opened in Milwaukee, tonight with a largely attended meet = ing in the Davidson Theatre, the prin- cipal speaker being Senator Joseph B. Foraker of Ohio.
 Senator Joseph V. Quarles of Wiscon- sin, presided and in presenting sena- tor Foraker briefly referred to the fac tional differences In the Republican Party by saying that he did not know whether the apparent apathy In Wis consin was due to the unfortunate fac tional differences which engaged the attention of the people. so they had no time to consider anything beyond, or to the settled conviction that President Roosevelt was good enough for them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-30
FAVOR ARBITRATION.
Boston Chamber of Commerce Nctfhed
 by Cahlegram. x

Boston Chamber Of Commerce NOssneo
 by Cablegram. x
 Boston. Sept, 2s.--The Boston Cham Der of Commerce received q cablegran, this afternoon from the Associated Chambers of Commerce. of Great Brit ain to, the effect that the organization had just passed unanimous resoiu- ton for a standing treaty of arbitra- tion with the United States.
 The cabiegram was signed by Sir VII. liam Holland M F.. the President of the British Chambers. The following message was sent by the Boston Cham Der in response to that received from abroad:
 "Boston Chamber of Commerce learns with pleasure action of your influential organization, and cordially reciprocates friendly sentiments expressed in your cable"
 In January of this year the local Chamber of Commerce passed resolu- tions fayoring . treaty of arbitration between England and America. The matter was then taken up by the Eng- fish body which was notified of the action of the, Boston association.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-30
ODELL WON'T RESIGN.
Attacks on Administration Keep Hin
 In once. =

Attacks on Administration Keep Him
 In once.
 New York, Sept. 29.-An authordta . tive statement was made today that Governor Odell would not resign as Governor nor retire from the chairman ship of the Republican State Commit tee of New York.
 At the Saratoga Republican Conven- tion. Governor Odell suggested to some of the Republican leaders that If hc was unsatisfactory to the party he would retire. The suggestion. 1t Is said. received no serious encouragement from the Republican leaders.
 After LieutenantGo Higgins was nominated. the suggestion that Governor Odell should resign as Gov |. ernor was taken under consideration in view of the fact that 1t was believed by Republicans that the nominee would become Governor. While the matter was being considered attacks were made upon the Governors oficial acts and his Republican friends advised against his resignation under such conditions. and the determination has been reached that Governor Odell will continue as Governor and chairman of the committee throughout the cam paign.