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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-12
sTRIKE oN THE \. . B.
Management Declines to Arhitrnta
 With Employees.

With EmpioyeH.
 Atlanta. Ga. Dec. t1.-Speciai dis patches frem Brunswick and waycross. Ga, say the engineers and fremen of the Atlantic and Birmingham Railway. about forty-hve of each class. struck at midnight last night. The employees ask for mileable pay instead of per diem rate.
 As a result no freight trains have been handled on the road today, but it is claimed by the management that all passenger trains have been moved practically on time, excepting one traln which was abandoned at the starting point, Brunswick.
 The employees have offered to arbt- trate their claims. but this has been refused by the management General Manager wadley says that he has a sufficient number of men coming to i'll all vacancies.
 The road has a mileage of $40 miles. running at present from Brunswick to Montezuma. with branch lines to Way cross from Nichols and to Thomasyiile from Fitzgerald.
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the British policyholders and that those policyholders must be represented on

the British policyholders and that those policyholders must be represented on the board of directors. .
 The Associated press undertands that an urgent cable to this effect was sent to the Mutual officers today. The Associated Press is given to understand that unless assurances to the above eff feet are not forthcoming within cer- tain number of days. decided step will be taken and that the whole matter Is in the hands of some of the most influ- ential men in London. The leading newspapers in discussing the question editorially urges the New York direc- tors in reorganizing the Mutual to pro- tect the interests of the British policy. The fu~ . ing Post says:
 The ..ritish poIicyho1ders in the Mu- tuai number S0.000 and their interests must he protected"
 It may be stated that distinct move ment Is on foot to secure the appoint ment to the presidency of D. c. Halde- man as the man most acceptable to the British. policyholders. It Is suggested that the books should be submitted to q British firm of accountants.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-12
TO SETTLE DAMAGE SUIT.
sIayback and Carbon Steel Company
 May Agree.

Pittsburg, Dec. 1t.-A discussion was held today in the offices of the Carbon Steel Company between the representa- lives of John Slayback of New York and the steel company's officers and attorneys. looking toward the settle ment of the million dollar suit brought by Mir Slayback against c. Munson Raymond. In which the steel company was a party by reason of using q pro- cess for manufacturing steel.
 The interested parties stated that no information could be given out at pres ent as the settlement has not been completed, althc ugh outlined in the main and we'll under way.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-12
PILLAGE AND RAPINE.
News Reaching st. Petersburg Is or
 Murder md SpOIInti0n.

St. Petersburg Dec. 10. via Eytdkuh- nen, Dec. 11.-Riga Is completely cut off from St. Petersburg. Even the railway telegraph is not working. The scanty news reaching St. Petersburg is all to one effect. The latest advlces from the Baltic provinces reported des- ecration of churches, the murdering of land owners and the pillaging of prop erty.
 The revolutionaries are growing in audacity. In one case they attacked a detachment of troops and seized wag- ons. which they used in the invasion of estates in the vicinity, They escaped on narrow gauge railway after cap turing a train.
 The meeting in q theatre here which was attended by representatives of all the associations advocating a constitu- tent assembly on the basis Of univer- sal suffrage was broken up by the po- lice, who drove the audience from the theatre.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-12
WILL INVESTIGATE REBATES.
Railroads Of PenDsylvania to Re HauIe,
 Before Grand Jurv

BeIOFe GrHDd Jury.
 Philadelphia. Dec. 1l.-United States District Attorney Thompson today asked permission of Judge Holland in the United States District Court to pre- sent to the Federal grand jury bills of indictment against railroad companies with headquarters in ths Jurisdiction. The charge Is allowing rebates.
 It is understod to be Mir. Thompson S intention to secure the indictment of railroad agents and to conduct through the grand jury a sweeping investiga- ton of the charges of discrimination by the railroads.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-12
VOYAGE OF THE COLUMBIA.
win Carry Marines to Relieve Those on
 TsfhmuR.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The Navy De- partment is informed of the sailing yesterday from the navy yard at League Island of the cruiser Columbia for Colon, with 150 marines aboard.
 It Is estimated the trip can be made in five days. giving ample time for the Columbia to land the relief detach- ment of marines, embark the marines wh" have completed two years ser vice in the isthmus. and reach home waters in time for Christmas
 Although 1t has been announced some time ago that the Columbia was preparing to carry down marines to re- lieve those now on the isthmus. her sailing yesterday gave rise to some unfounded reports about the object Of her mission.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-12
WIn Get Ioh ne -

Washington, Dec. 1L-In a short time President Roosevelt probahIv will nom- mate w. T. Vernon, principaI of inc h. dustrial Institute at Quindaro, Kas., 10 succeed Judson w. Lyons of Georgia, as Register of the Treasury. Vernon Is one of the best known negro educators of the West and has the unanimous sup port for the appointment of the Kansas CongTe Tessmen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-12
SIX BURNED TO DEATH.
Mother and Five ChiIdren Cremated in
 New York.

New York. Dec. l1.--A mother and her five children were burned to death in a fire in a five-story apartment house at Columbus Avenue and One Hundredth Street tonight. Two others were injured and a score or moro ten ants were thrown into panic, some of them cut off from escape and several rescued by police and firemen and am- bulance surgeons.
 The dead include Mrs. John Thoma- son, the mother. her 3-year-old twins and her three other children, ranging from months to 9 years of age. Mrs. Thomson lost her life in an endeavor to save her children.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-12
suit for a Receiver.

Louisville. Ky. Dec. 11.--Suit to force the People Life and Accident Insurance Company into the hands of receiver was filed in tho Jefferson Circuit Court today The suit was brought by H. " Richardson, director. who alleges that the company. which is a Kentucky corporation organized In August, 19eS, has written $6o,0e0 insurance. The liabilities given amount to $7,000. and a death claim for $1,000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-12
ENGLISH POLICY HOLDERS.
VIII InsINt On Having Hand in Insu-
 rance Management.

London. Dec. 11.-English policyhold- CTS in American. life insurance compan- les have determined to take active measures for the protection of their In- terests. Hitherto while the question was much discussed. evidence of com bined action has been lacking.
 The Associated Press was informed today that the policyholders of the Mu- tuaI Life Insurance Company of New ficers of that company that the success or of Richard 4. McCurdy must be an insurance man having the confidence of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-12

tigation by the coroner disclosed the fact that the young men were .scuffling for the possession of the revolver. evil dently piayfully. when 1t was Adischarg- ed, the ball entering Lipsey's head just in front of the left ear. The coroners jury returned verdict of accidental homicide.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-12
nenth nf n slnnl

New York. Dec. ll.-Henry R. aloak Assistant Secretary and Treasurer of tho Tennessee Coal and Iron Company. was found dead In bed at his home at Sloats- burg, N r.. today. Death was caused by heart disease. MT. Sloat was 70 years old and was well known in the iron business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-12
BILL BY MIR. BOWIE.
Congressman Rlchardsoa Also Intro-
 duces q Measure.

Washington, Dec. 1t.-(SpeeiaI. )- Representative Bowie introduced today in the House bill to prevent the Unit ed States internal revenue office from doing anything to enable people to get a liquor license Tn States or counties that have local laws against the issu- ing of such licenses.
 Representative Richardson intro duced "a bill appropriation ss,000. 900 for the construction of a waterway and barge canal connecting the waters Of the Mississippi River with these of St. MarY's River in Georgia along the land locked waters of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida.
 Alfred J. Stofer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-12
EXPECTATION DISCUSSED.
Mitchell, Gompers, Paisley and others
 See the President.

See the President
 Washington, Dec. 11.-A committee consisting of John Mitchell. President Of the United Mine Workers of America; Samuel Gompers. President Of the American Federation of Labor: Ralph M. Eas1ey, Chairman of the Ex- ecutive Committee of the National Civic Federation; Daniel J. Keefe, A. O. Moore and John A. Moffitt, discussed with the President today questions of immigration.
 The committee represented the immi- grafton convention held in New York and presented to the President a tram script of the proceedings including the resolutions.
 While nc details Of tile conference were disclosed. 1t Is known that the members of the committee discussed with the President the immigration question. with special reference to the exclusion of the Chinese. The discus sion was purely informal and no deci- sion was reached.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-12
Elliot wIu At,..a ~-,---.,..

New York, Dec. 11.-It Is announced that the twenty-fifth anniversary of the tounding of the Tuskegee Normal sls. ana 1haus.rlai l.D Institute will be cele- of Harvard University. will be one of the principal speakers - "
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-12
THIEF GETS s2,Soo.
This Amount in JeweIry and Watches Is
 Taken

Houston, Texas, Dec. 1l.-Three pack ages. containing articles of jewelry. watch cases and works to the value of $e.500, disappeared from an express wagon here today. The packages were left under the seat while the driver stepped across the street. When he re- turned they were gone. They were consigned to a 1ewelry firm in Houston and were about to be delivered.
 A similar event occurred last week when package valued at S1, ,O0O disap- peared. &'.|
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-12
ffs WILLIAMS
 PUTS ON LID Declines to Permit Lamar to PrO.eSt DEMOCRATS IN WRANGLE Florida Man Attempts to Criti- .s else Leader. Republieans Are willing, But the Mis- .i.sippi Man Refuses to Have
 Public Laundering of
 Democratic Linen.
 
DEMOCRATS IN WRANGLE

washington, Dec. 11.-Mr. Williams the minority leader of the House. .s,aoped on the lid" today just in time to prevent revelations in the nature or open criticism of the comrnittee assign nieftP of: curtain of his colleagues TOT which he is responsible. MT. Fayhe' the Republican leader. naively suggest ed a way by which the reveiations might be made; but MT. Williams as- sunaed all responsibility and declined to allow the washing of Democratic linen for the amusement Of the Re- pubficans
 The Incident followed the announce ment of committees. MT Lamar oi1 Florida submitted and had read MT Williams to the effect that MT. Lamar and Mir. Shackleford of Missouri had been left off the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee because they had failed to follow the Demo- cratic caucus action of last session on the railroad rate bill: Speaker cannon su re sted that the statement read did not constitute a question of personal priyiiege which entitled Mir. Lamar to the floor.
 suggestion of Payne.
 G"The gentleman might proceed oy unanimous consent" suggested MT. Payne. ..FTow much time does he want 4 -H
 It was here that Mir. Williams strcde forward from his seat in the rear. He hailed the Sneaker with word and ges- ture and when he got his eve he re- served his riqht to object only long enougt to make the statement that in the interest of Democratic "harmonv. effectiveress and of general good will, which will not be promoted by wash ing Democratic linen for the anuse- uent If the Republicans of the House ---I obJect."
 Irrrediatelv tte situation became de- cidedtv interesting MI. Lamar faced Mir wiiliar,s. who stood close to him. and eharged hip with taking the mat ter into the newspapers.
 MT Shackleford was on his feet va'n- iy demandIn~ to ask question and many Der-ocrqts apptauded the stand taken bv Mir. Williams. Mr. Lamar de- fl1affded that MT. Williams call Demo- cratic caucus tomorrow or allow him to proceed
 Sneaker Cannon wielded his gavel vigorously and declared everybody out Of order and in the midst of the confu- sion recognized MT Payne for motion to adjourn, which was declared carried and the session was over until Wednes- day.
 B.fnre this incident. the session had proceeded without hitch The unauf- nous consent necessary to increase the size of the larger committees had been given and in this manner the in- creased noenhership of the House and increased RerpkIican representation had been provided committee places. The Democrats had lost no committee pIaoes. hut had rrade a gain of one; all of which Mir Wi1iiars had declared satisfactory to the inority.
 AS an indication of the intention to begin at work several of the commit tees R-ained permission to have print ing done and to sit during the sessions of the House. The session today last ed fifty-ive minutes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-12
POSSE GOES FOR THE MOBILES.
It Is Feared That They VIII Resist
 Arrest.

Louisville. Ky. Dec. ,11.-A special from Jackson. Ky, says:
 4 warrant was issued this morning by Judge Hargis for Jake Noble, Jerry Noble and John Davidson, as the result of the shooting of Deputy Grant Holli- day, and placed in the hands of the sheriff. It Is reported that the Nobles left town last night in company with a body of armed men and that they are now on Lost Creek, ten miles from Jackson.
 There is considerable excitement and it Is feared more trouble will arise.
 It Is reported that Jake Nohle says that he will not submit to arrest for trial before Judge Harsis nor to be placed in the county jail.
 sherin Callahan fea-s that Noble and his friends are barricaded on Lost Creek and that they will resist arrest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-12
MOBILE IS UPHELD.
Case Of Transportation Company Dis-
 missed by Supreme Court.

Washington, Dec 1.-The Supreme Court of the United States today dis missed for want of Jurisdiction the case of the Mobile Transportation Company vs. the City of Mobile.
 This case involved controversy be- tween the City of Mobile and the trans- portation company as to the water front of the company's wharves in that city. The company sought relief from the city's claim to ownership by means of an injunction, but the Court of Ap- peals refused to grant this request.
 The dismissal has the effect of af- firming that decision.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-12
Georxia PoIicyholder. to Meet.

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 11.--The Georgia policyholders of the New York Life and the Mutual Life Insurance Com panies will meet here tomorrow to or ganize and prepare to protect their in- tetsst at the next annual meeting of the two companies. A large attend ance of policyholders is expected from all parts of the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-12
Shot His Room Mate,

Birmingham, Ala. Dec Il.-John Mc- Name shot O. l.. Lipsey. his room mate. through the brain this morning at their boarding house In Ensley. Lips ey died a few hours later. An invss-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-12
pIvorced from ssadnmRepane.

Paris. Dec. 1l.--M Porell manaeer
 of the vaudeville theatre. was today granted a divorce from his wife. Ma
 dame Rejane, the weIl-known French actress.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-12

ing Macedonia which was presented by the ambassadors of the six powers De- cember 6. was communicated to Baron Calico, the Autro- Hungarian Ambassa- dor, this evening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-12
nenIr of fhe Porte.

Constantinople. Dec. 1.-The reply of the Porte to the collective note regard
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-12
wrArHER F0RnCAsT. 2

washington, Dec. 1l.-Fer Alabama, Partly Cloudy and warmer Tuesday, Rain at Might or WedBesdayt Lixnt Variable Winds, BecominG East and Fresh.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-09-07

rather liked him. But It was not lonG
before found him out"
what do you mean" And there waa
q fash in Pcggy's eyes. what has ne
done?"
'ro my certain knowledge he has
spent more than e4O0.00O since last
| September. That Il something. Is II
not 2" Miss Drew said in her slow. cool
voice. and even Peggy's loyalty admit
ted some Justification in the criticism.
Generosity has ceased TO he a vir.
tue. then?' she asked coldly.
Generosity exclaimed Barbara
sharply. ITS sheer idiocy. Haven't
you heard the things people are say
ing? They are calling him fool and
In the clubs they nre betting that he
will be psuper within n year"
yet they charitably help him tc
spend his money. and have noticed
that even worldly mammas find him
eligible" The comment was not with
out its caustic side.
THAT was months ago, my dear
protested Barbara calmly. when he
spoke 10 me he told me 1t would be
impossible for him 10 marry within q
year. And don't you zee that year
may make him an AFFECT beggar?"
Naturally anything is preferable t.
a beggar," came in I'eggy's clear, soft
| voice.
Barbara hesitated only moment.
"Well. you must admit. Miss Gray
that 1t shows shameful lack Of char
acter. How could any girl be happy
with man like that? And. after all
one must look ont for ones own fate"
Undoubtedly" replied Peggy. bu
many thoughts were dasl,ing through
her brain.
| shall we turn back TO the cottagc?'
she said after an awkward silence.
you certainly don't approve of Mr.
Brewsters conductY' Barbara did no
like to he placed in the wrong and fel
that she must cndeavor to Justify her
self. HE Is the most reckless o
spendthrifts, we know. and he prob
ably INDUCES in even less respectful BIZ
excitement"
Peggy WAS not tall, but she carried
her head at this moment as though sh
were in the habit Of looking down OF
the world.
Aren't you going a little too far
Miss Drew" she asked placidly.
ut Ia not only New York that laugh
over his Quixoti. transa ctions." Bar
bnra persisted. "Nr. Hampton. ON
guest from Chicago. says the storie
are worse out there than they are II
the east"
ut il q pity that Monty's Hines
should have made him 30 weak" sal,
Peggy quietly as they turned ii
through the great iron gates. and Bar
bara was not slow to see the point.
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York. ana IL was q merry crowd that

York. and II was q merry crowd that
she carried out to sea. Brewster's
guests numbered twenty-five, and they
brought with them liberal supply II
maids, Wallets and luggage. II was not
until many weeks later that he read
the vivid descriptions OF the weighing
or the anchor which were printed In
the New York papers. but by that time
he vas impervious to their ridicnle.
On deck, watching the rugged sill.
houette Of the city disappear into the
nists, were Dan DaMiilc and Mrs.
Dan, Peggy Gray. RIP Van Wrinkle,
Reginald Vandcrpool, Joe .srasion,
DR.. Lotless and his sister Isabel Mr.,
and Mrs. valentine--the oficinl chan
eron-and their daughter Mary, sub
way Smith. Paul Pettingill and some
Others hardly less distinguished. As
Monty looked over the eassr crowd he
recognized with peculiar glow that
here were represented his best aAd tru-
est friendships. The Loyalty OF these
companions had been tested, and he
knew that they would stand by him
through everything.
There was no little surprise when II
was learned that Dan DpMille wns
really TO snil. Many of the idle voy-
ayers ventured the opinion that lie
would try to desert the boat in mid
ocean II he saw chance to get back
to his club OH westbound steamer.
But DcMille. big. indoent and indl:ror-
ent. smiled carelesslv and hoped he
wouldn't bother anybody if he "stlcli
to the ship" until the end
For time the sea and the sky md
the talk Of the crowd were enough for
the joy Of living. Rut after a few
peaceful days there was lull. and it
was then that Monty gained tho nick
name Of Aladdin. which chung to Elm.
From somewhere. from the hold &c the
rigging or from under the sea. he
brought forth four darkics from the
south who strummed banios and san:
ragtime melodies. More than once dur
Ing the voyage they were useful.
Peggy" said Brewster one d.,
when the sky was particularly elsa
ana thlngs were quiet on deck, ION thu
whole prefer this TO crossing tn,
North river on ferry. rather like It
don't your"
ut seemn like q drenm.' abe criet,
her eyes bright. her Fair blowing in III,
wind.
And. Peggy. do you know what
tucked away in chest down in 10,
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cabin? A lot Cf books that YOU like
some from tho old garnet. I've saved
them to read on rainy days"
Peggy did not speak. but the blood
began to creep into her face. and sha
looked wis,fully across the water.
Then she smiled.
II didn't know you could save any
thing" she said weakly.
Come now. Peggy; that is too much"
II didn't mean to hurt you. Put you
must not forget, Monty. that there
are other years to follow this ole.
DO You know what I mean"
Peggy. dear please don't lecture
me-" he begged so piteously that shc
could not he serious.
"'rhc class is dismissed for today
Monty" she said airily. But tn" pro
lessor knows his duty and won't let
you of 80 easily next time"
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4 4 blingly:
To Montgomery Brewster. Private Yacht
Filter. Gibraltar:
There is an agitation to declare for free
silver. You may have twice as much to
spend Hooray! JONES.
To which Monty Responded.
Defeat tho measure At any cost. The
more the merrier and charge 1t 10 me.
BREWSTER.
p. S-Please send many cables and
mark them collect
The Riviera season was fast closing,
and the possibilities suggested by
Monte Carlo were too alluring to the
host to admit Of long stop at Gil
braltar. But the DeMilles had letters
to one Of the officers Of the garrison,
and Brewster could not overlook the
opportunity to give an elaborate din
ner. The success of the AFT. r may
best be judged by the fact that the
Filters larder required an entirely
new stock the next day. The officers
and ladies Of the garrison were asked.
and Monty would have entertained the
entire regiment with beer and sand
witches II his friends had not inter
fcred
ut might cement the Anglo-Amer-
lean alliance" argued Gardner, "but
your pocketbook needs cementing Ii
bit more"
Yet the pocketbook was very wide
open. and Garlners only consolation
lay in tall English girl whom he took
out to dinner. For the others there
were many compensations. as the AT
fair was brilliant and the new element
a pleasant relief from the inevitable
mopotony.
The Filter saw some rough weather
In making the trip across the bay Of
Lyons She was heading for Nice when
an incident occurred that created tho
first real excitement experienced ON
tho voyage. A group Of passengers In
the main saloon was discussing more
or loss stealthily Monty's "misdemean-
ors" when Reggy vanderpool saunter-
ed lazily In. his Gee displaying the
only sign OF interest 1t had shown In
days.
"Funny predlcament ! was just in,'
he drawled. II want TO ask what a
fellow should have done under the cir
cumstances"