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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
NEXT IN MINNEAPOLIS.
Federation of Labor CemDEetes
 Work at Pfttsburx.

federation of Labor CenapIetes sfs
 Work at Pittsburg.
 Pittsburg. Nov. 25.--The silver annf- versary convention of the American Federation of Labor adjou-nsd late xo- day to meet next year in Minneapolis on date not yet set.
 Samuel Gompers was reelected pres- ident by practically unanimous vote. only two ballots having been cast against him. The retirement of Thom- as I. Kidd as fifth vice-presidert ad- vanced the candidates behind that of- fee and all who were candidates for reelection were successful except Eighth vice-President ". J. Spencer of Dayton. O., who was defeated for the seventh vice-presidency by ". D. Huber of Indianapolis. Joseph F. vaI- entine of Cincinnati was the only other new oficer elected. defeating w. D. Mahon of Detroit
 Upon the announcement of the elec- tion of President Gompers, Delegate Barnes of Chicago made an attempt to present resolution declaring Mir. Gompers unfair. He was loudly hissed.
 The convention just closed Is said to have been the most successful and Inn- portant ever held by the federation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
RATIFIcATIoNs EXCHANGED.
Final FOrmalities Ending War in tIs.
 Far EaNf.

Washington. Nov. 25 .--without for mality the final chapter oin the bloody war between Russia and Japan was en- acted in the diplomatic room of the State Department this afternoon when at five minutes past o'clock Baron Rosen, the Russian Ambassador, and MT. Takahira, the Japanese Minister, on behalf of their respective sovereigns, exchanged notifications of the treaty of Portsmouth. which was signed Septem- Der last.
 The only witnesses were Prince Kud- acheff, Secretary of the Russian Elm bassy, who was with the Russian Am bassador at Tokio when the war began and again served as one of the official secretaries throughout the peace con- ference at Portsmouth, and Mir. Hioki, Counsellor and First Secretary of the Japanese Legation.
 Five minutes before o'clock Baron Rosen reached the Department, accom- panied by Prince Kudacheff, bearing the ratification of Emperor Nicholas Three minutes later Mir. Takahira arr rived with Mir. Hioki, who carried the ratification of Emperor Mutshuhitto. They shook hands cordially and then passed into the diplomatic room.
 Seated about the long table where for years the American Secretaries of State have discussed matters of state with foreign diplomats, Baron Rosen and MT. Takahira at once fell to work signing the protocols and ratifications in duplicate.
 The exchange of notifications was a formality, the treaty having become ef fective on the day 1t was ratified by the Russian and Japanese Emperor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
OFFICIALIsM IS ODIoUs.
Henry WattersOa Expresses Himself
 Freely About PubIic Ofnce.

Louisville. Ky. Nov. 25.-The Cou- rier-Journal will publish the following statement Sunday morning from the pen of Henry Watterson:
 The Courier-Journaf wishes to state by authority and absolutely and for all time. that Henry Watterson would not accept a nomination for Governor of Kentucky or any other office. even in the event that It were unanimously rendered him and was equivalent to an election. If ne had ever desired office he would have sought 1t thirty years ago when an official career pos sessed some meaning and objective point and was open to him.
 "As a matter of fact, ofiice and off, fcialism in all their forms have always been odious to him. He hopes and ex- poets to die as he has lived, journal ist, and nothing but journalist with whatever that implies. of honorable aspiration and personal and intellectual freedom"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
 MERIWETHER
 
 Branch Made Middy'S Life
 Miserable. PRIZE FIGHTS ALLOWED Officers of Academy Did Not \ Try to Step Them. Admiral Brownson Promised te Permit Pusiistic Encounter If AnnapoIis Cadets would Discontinue
 Practice of Hasing.
PRIZE FIGHTS ALLOWED

l Annapolis, Md,, Nov. 25.---Todays ses- sions of the court martial which is 1 trying Midshipman Meriwether in con- nection with the death after a fight of l Midshipnnan James R. Branch. IT,, was very largely occupied with testimony of classmates of the accused and mem bers of the first class of the naval academy.
 The evidence was intended by the defense to show that Branch harbored animosity against Meriwether and per secuted him and also that the existence of the practice of fighting was known and in a manner connivcd at by high officials of the. naval academy. Prominent officers of the navy men- toned in this connection were Admiral Willard H. Brownson. now commanding the cruiser division of the North At iantic fleet. and who was the prede- cessor of Admiral Sands as superinten- dent of the naval academy; Captain Charles J. Barger. who was succeeded present commandant, Captain O. Coivocoresses, and Commander c. D. Goldman, deceased. who preceded Cap tain Badger in the same office. It was testified by I. Nj. Atkinson, a first class man that Admiral Brownsof, while superintendent of the academy, promised that in consideration of the aD0lft1On or naz1HS, tucre Wouiu pc AV investigation of fights sanctioned by the first class.
 Branch,s Body Be Disintcrred.
 One of the important developments of the day was the ordering by the Sec- retary of the Navy of the disinterment of Branch's body for the purpose of holding an autopsy. The body will be exhun1ed tomorrow morning.
 Midshipman H. l.. Chapman. a first class man. testified during the day that having been caught fighting. twenty five demerits were given him by the late Commander Goldman. then com mandant of midshipmen. He had fought. he said. because lower class man had run into him and the two broke into an unused room to ind q quiet place for the fight.
 !. Commander Goldman had told him. he said. that ten of the demerits had been imposed for fighting. and the remaind- CT for breaking into the room, adding. the witness stated. that lr (Colahan) would be the last man to stop a fight that was for proper cause. but that no proper cause existed for the fight In question.
 Midshipman H. II. Porter of the first class testified that while he was accom- panying to the hospital midshipman who had been badly used up in a fight. he. passed Commander Badger, then comandant, who noticed the condition of the midshipman and remarked upon it to another officer. There was no investigation of the case. the witness said
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
WOMAN SHOOTS DOCTOR
SENSATIONAL TRAGEDY OCCURS IN
 MONTICELLO, MISS.
Wife of Dentist Enters Ofice 0f Physi- clan, and Sends Two Bullets to His Heart, Death Re-
 sulffng Instantly.

Monticello, Miss, Nov. 25.--Shortly after g o'clock this morning. Mrs. James F. Birdsong, wife of a local dentist, walked into the office of Dr. Thomas Butler, one of the most prominent phy- sicians of the community, and shot him i've times with pistol, killing him in- stantIy.
 Two of the bullets penetrated Dr. Buffers heart, and two others went through the abdomen. The aim of the woman was remarkable, all the bul- let's taking effect n her victims body. After emptying the revolver, Mrs. Birdsong calmly walked cut and in formed the crowd attracted by the sound of the shots that they would find the result of her work on tho inside of the ofice. She then continued on her way. up the street and surrendered to SherifH Lee.
 | No statements have been made con- corning the cause of the tragedy, but it is known that domestic trouble fig ured largely in the case. The woman is hardly more than mere girl. being but IS years old. She had been mar ried to Dr., Birdsong. however. about i've years.
 Last Thursday night Mrs. Birdsong, after a short trip down town. during which, it is said, she visited the office of Dr. Birdsong, attempted to commit suicide, by taking an overdose of nor phine.
 Several grains of the drug were swallowed, but the discovery soon fol- lowed, and Dr. J. W. Afford was sum- moned. After working for several hours, the. physician succeeded in saw ing her left
 Mrs. Birdseng was confined to her bed all day yesterday from the after effects of the drug. Regaining her strength sufficiently to walk out again. she waited this morning until her hus- band had left for his office, took his pistol from the drawer and left the house. The shooting followed a few minutes later.
 All the parties concerned are promi- nent in the community.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
PAUL MORTON EXPLAINS.
Reasons Why the Equitable Leased its
 St. Lou1a Hu5lAfu9

Reasons Why the Equitable Leased its
 St. Loula Builatng.
 New York, Nov. 25.-President Paul Morton of the Equitable Life Assurance Society, made public the following statement today concerning the lease of the society's building in St. Louis:
 Tt is true that the Equitable Iife Assurance Society has disposed of it's st. Louis building by leasing 1t for ninety-nine years. The property has netted the Society less than $so.000 per annum for the last seven years, and 1t would have been necessary to have spent quite a large sum of money in improving it. By the new lease the S0- ciety more than doubles it's income from the property, Is relieved of all taxes. as- sessments and expenditures of every description. but retains title.
 The property was recently appraised by Douglas Robinson and John M. Gold ing of this city and Is now leased on a basis approximately $200,oo0 above the value put on it by these real estate ex- perts. For the present at least the So- ciety will continue it's agency offices in the building. The average yield of property during the last ten years has been 2.15 per cent. Under the new lease it will be over per cent. on the same valuation"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26

Fields of the Magnolia did not violate the rules governing inland waters. and mat the Esparta caused the collision ny starboarding and attempting to pass the Magnolia when the Magnolias red light was in sight and by answering one whistle to two
 The Esparta, being British ship, and Capt. P. F. Arroyo. acting as her pilot, not acting under the authority of his license according to decisions of the Department, the inspectors state they nave no Jurisdiction oyer him in con nection with the collision.
 The damage ssutained by the Mag nolia has been estimated at $25,000. and the United States Government, through US District Attorney here, has already brought suit for that amount. The decision of the inspectors will, it is ex- pected. figure prominently in the trial of the suit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
LINEYILLE BANK FAILS
EXAMINER COOPER PLACED
 CHARGE AS RECEIVER.
Statement of the Institution's Resources and Liabilities as Set Forth in
 Report to Comp
 trollcr Nov. O. a

Washington. Nov. 25.-{Special. )-- The failure of the First National Bank Of Lineviile. Ala, was announced to the Comptroller of the Currency today.
 Bank Examiner Cooper was placed in charge as receiver
 A statement of tho banks resources as reported November 9, included, among resources. loans and discounts, $44.so2 70; due from banks and bank CTS, s17.496. IS. on checks and other cash items. ss15.5o. Among the iiabil- tiles are capital stock. $25.000; surplus. $406.5s; circulating, s6,25e; due to other banks, $I,052.S5; deposits, $24,415.7c; bills payable and rediscounts, s7,977.91.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
THE CUBAN ELECTIONS. -%-e-~ 5afas- sf. Week Promises t0 Pass Quietly Despite
 RsppIes of Excitement.

Havana, Nov. 25.-Election week promises to pass quietly despite the ripples of excitement caused by the re- ports of insurrectionary movements.
 committee of i've from San Juan de Martinez today conferred with secre- tary of the Treasury Freyre Andrade regarding the petition not to prosecute the alleged conspirators. The secre- tary said the Government Is willing to cooperate in the re-establishment of tranquility. without prejudice to any one provided it was assured of the fu- ture loyal behavior of the alleged plot ters.
 Congressman Pino Gerero. who is charged with being the leader of the insurrectionary movement at San Juan de Martinez. with half dozen com panions, is said to have awaited the re- suit of this conference and it is now expected that he will return to the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
CHRISTIANITY A FAILURE.
Rev. Dr. SiIverman Delivers Severe Ar-
 raignment of the Race.

New York. Nov. 25-The 25Oth an- niversary of the landing of the Jewish race in America was celebrated here today with religious ceremonies. To- morrow also prayers of thanksgiving will be offered for the same event.
 An arraignment of Christianity by Rev. Dr. Silverman was the feature of the first service today. He said in part:
 America, England, France and Ger many must unite their forces and say to Russia. You must stop the massacres. The edict will soon go forth from America; they must respect the Jews or take the consequence. Christianity has proved It's bankruptcy. It has fail- ed to protect the Jews and stop the riots It has not made its voice heard in sufficiently strenuous tones. Chris tianity is failure and there is all the more reason that we should preach the Gospel"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
NEGRO MAKES CHARGES.
First Open sessfon of the St. Loui
 Police Board.

First Open Sesston of the st. Louis
 Police Board.
 St. Louis. Nov. 25.--The first public meeting of the Board of Police Com missioners of St. Louis was held today, the doors being thrown open by reso- futton of the board to cease holding private sessions
 Andrew Gordon. q negro detective. who had been suspended on charges of failing to do his duty. was placed on trial and made charges against dif- ferent heads of the police department that may lead to a general tnvestiga- ton.
 Gordon testified that he had been or dered to line up negroes at the polls during election, and that he had re- fused to obey orders in that respect.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
ArLANrA coNvENTIon oLosEs.
southern Association of Coliese Wsmei
 Elects Officers.

Elects Omcers.
 Atlanta, Nov. 25.--The Southern As- sociation of College Women at the final session here this morning elected the following officers: President, Mss Grace Landrum, Atlanta; First Vice. President, Dr. Lillian Johnson, Presi~ dent of wesleyan College. Ohio; Second Vice-President. Mss Celestia Parish. Athens, Ga. Third vice-President. Miss Emily Mcvea. of the University of Ctn- cinnati; Fourth vice-President. Miss Imogene stone of Sophie -Newconb Coi~ lege, New Orleans: Secretary-Treae~ urer. Miss Bell Martin Atlanta.
 The place of holding the next con- vention will be decided later by the committee.
 It was decided by the convention that any college desiring to become a mem her of the association should first be recognized by the Southern Association of Preparatory Schools and Colleges.
 The joint convention of the National Association of Collegiate Alumnas and the Southern Association of College Women was closed today. Most of the delegates left for their homes this af- ternoon and tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26

connection with the dedicatory cereino- nies of the new Lyman Hall Labora- nent speakers were Governor Terrell, Mayor Woodward, pr. Ira Remsen, President of Johns Hopkins University; Chancellor Walter B. Hill of the Uni- versity of Georgia: President Mathew son of the Georgia School of Technoi- ogy; Bishop C. Kinloch Nelson. and Hon. John M. SIaton. speaker of the Georgia House Of Representatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
Re.trictIon of ImmigratIon.

San Jose, c. R., Nov. 25.-The Costa Rican Govern nent today issued de- cree prohibiting the entrance into Costa Rfca of foreign insane, deaf or dumb immigrants. mendicants or other trav- elers and all other persons unable to work. The action of the Government IS due to the fact that the prisons are crowded with obnoxious persons
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
FOR WHIPPING STUDENT.
Cadets of South Carolina MiIltar:
 School Under Arrest.

Charleston. S. C., Nov. 25.-cadets Osborne, Riley, McAllister. Seibels. richardson and Stewart of the South Carolina Military Academy. are under arrest subject to court martial for ..chastising" Cadet Leysath. of Orange burg county. Thursday night.
 Yesterday afternoon the cadets were DIaced under arrest after a careful in- vestigation by Commandant Simons, who had secured the admission that the young men under arrest are tmpli- cated in a special castigating of Ley sath Thursday evening.
 Leysath Thursday morning laid be- fore the authorities of the academy an application for an honorable discharge from the institution, declaring that he could not endure any more of the haz- ing that was dealt out to him by upper class men.
 He stated that he was made a ser- ,,ant of and did not care to stay long CT. The investigation is not yet con- cluded.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
J. K. BURTON
 IS CONVICTED Found Guilty on All thc
 Counts. TO BE SENTENCED MONDAY Jury Has Case Two Hours
 and 23 Minutes. u.iteA states seaatsr frsn Ksness Was cAarEed witA Represe.s- iss Gst-RieA-esick scheme
 Befsrs DeDarsns.t.
10 BE SENTENCED MONDAY Y

St. Louis. Mo, Nov. 25.--senator '. Rs Burton of Kansas was this morning found guilty on all six counts Tn ths indictment upon which he has been on trial for the past week fin the united States Circuit Court. charging him with having agreed to accept and ao~ cepting. compensation from tho Rinlto Grain and Securities Company of et. Louis, to appear for the company n the capacity of an attorney before tho Postofice Department.
 The verdict was brought in at 13:E4 two hours and twenty-three minute1 after the jury had received the case
 Senator Burton was ordered to ap- pear in court at 10 o'clock Monday morning. when his counsel announced a bill of exceptions would be presented and an appeal asked for. Court then adjourned.
 Case Goes to Jury.
 The case of Burton. charged with violating federal statute by appearing as paid attorney before the post of- fice department to prevent the Tissue or q fraud order axatnst the Rialto Grain and Securities Company of St. Louis was given to the jury at 10:14 last night in the United States circuit court.
 Arguments by counsel occupied both morning and afternoon sessions and AS Judge yandevcnter was anxious to end the case this week he announced that he would charge the jury last night.
 Before charging the jury. Judge yaflr devAnter said that he would respond to any call made by the jury providing tt was to receive a verdict.
 one of the principal points brought out in Judge Vandeyenter'a charge waH that the-question of the Jurisdiction of this court relative to agreement be- tween Senator Burton and the repre- sentAtives Of the Rialto Company, Mi. Harlan. which the defense confended was made in Illinois. was left to the jury 10 decide
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
Oath Hound studentn.

Lexington, Va, Nov. 25.-Twelve oath bound cadets of the Virginia Military Institute today purposely remained up town and thereby cut inspection, hop ing to be expelled. They took this way of relieving their associates of the third class from uniting with them and leaving the institute. A pledge binds the boys which they claim cannot be dissolved.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
SCOTT ASKS FOR CANNON.
Taft Promises His Influence to Obtain
 Gums for SOIdlers' Home.

Washington, Nov. 25.-(SpeciaI )- Capt. Charles H. Scott, one of the Presidents Alabama referees, called on Secretary of War Taft today, who kind ly consented to use his influence to have the Government donate some cannon for the grounds of the Confederate Home at Mountain Creek.
 Representative Bowie has returned to the city, but is confined to his apart ment by sickness. His physician, how ever, does not think his illness is seri- ous, and hoses the Alabama Congress man will be out in a few days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
JUDGE STEERS LATEST.
Another Development in the "Cbaiu
 GanEo Case.

Macon, Ga, Nov. 25.-Because Henry Jamison, plaintiff in the "chain gang case, was arrested today by Chief of Police Conner before the mandate of the Supreme Court of the United States reversing Judge Emory Speer's decision in granting a writ of habeas corpus had been received by Judge Speer. charges of contempt of court were brought tonight against Chief Conner, City Attorney Minter Wimberly and E.. A. Wimbish, superintendent of the county chain gang.
 The defendants were ordered to ap- pear before Judge Speer on January 12.
 Petition for a writ of habeas corpus for Jamison was presented to Judge Felton of the Superior Court who set the hearing for November 2S.
 Judge Speer yesterday declined to re- oeive the mandate of the Supreme Court of the United States, stating that the court was sitting in bankruptcy and was not in regular session.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
TrepoM's OId Job AboIinhed.

St. Petersburg, Nov 25.-An Imperial ukase published today announces that the posts of Governor General of St. Petersburg, assistant minister of the interior and chief of police have been abolished. These positions were held by General Trepoff prior to his resig- nation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
aarrv,a Sentence Approved.

Washington, Nov. 25.-President Roosevelt has approved the sentence of cant. A. P. Barry, 29th Infantry, who, by two courtsmartial was condemned of conduct unbecoming an officer and 1aufIaman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
Hayapn VIII Lift ouarapt,ne.

Havana, Nov. 25.-The quarantine board this evening decided to recom- mend to the Secretary of the Treasury that he immediately abolish the quar- antine regulations against New Orleans, Mobile and other Southern Sates ports. The action will undoubtedly be con f1rfimed on Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
Dentb of Hvmn Writer.

Boston, Mass, Nov. 25.-Mrs. Kid. der, the hymn writer, died at Chelsea today Mrs. Kidder was s6 years of age. 'Is my name written there?' "We shall sleep but not forever. and 'The golden side were among some of her best known compositions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
Llfe anver KiIled .

Brazil, Ind. Nov. 26.--After pushing two little girls from the track in an effort to save them. Wallace Phillips, a wealthy lumber dealer. was instantly killed today by a westbound Vandalia express train. Phillips was 3s years of age and married.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
asa1.s1a for the Raaslan .re,rn.

New York, Nov 25.-contrihutions to the Jewish national relief fund for the benefit of the Jews who have suffered in Russian atrocities up to tonight amounted to $S27,57s.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
BLAME FIXED ON RsPARTA.
United States Inspectors Declare tn
 Magnolia Was In Right.

MaHnoEla Was Kn HlBht.
 New Orleans, Nov. 25.-Blame for the collision between the United Fruit steamer, Esparta and the United States lighthouse tender Magnolia, while the latter was conveying President Roose- welt from New Orleans to the cruiser West Virginia. was fixed on the Es- parta by Captains Kelly and Bean. the local inspectors, today
 Their report finds that Cant. N. H..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
onre Cookea for RoOsevelt.

Oyster Bay, L. l.. Nov. 25.--Mrs. Julia Davis. an aged negress. who was once cook for Theodore Roosevelt. the father of President Roosevelt and later for the President. died at her home here hast night. She was 75 years old.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
In Mernory of Dr. HaIl

Atlanta, Ga. Nov. 25.-Memorial ex- ercises in honor of Captain Lyman Hall, the late President of the Georgia School of Technology. were conducted on the campus of the school this afternoon In
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-26
Rurnara nf NInntInr-

et- Petersburg, Nov. 25.-sinister rnmofs are in circulation of the in creaslng disaffection in the fourteenth ana eisnteenth naval batalIions at St.