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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-26
NATIONAL BANK CALL
, SECRETARY OF TREASURY WILL ASK FOR s20,000,0o0.
Money Must Be Had Soon for Balance
 Needed to Make Dep0slts During
 Busy Season of Crop
 Moving.
Advertiser Bureau,
 Colorado Building,

Washington, March 25. It is believed in well-informed Treas ury circles that the Secretary of the Treasury will call on the national banks this spring for $2o.000, 900. or about 25 per cent of the Government deposits.
 The call will probably be made in May, but 1t may be postponed until June. It is not believed it can be de- layed longer. It Is asserted that if the Secretary of the Treasury is to have any available balance from which to make deposits this fall. in order to give elasticity to the money market at the crop-moving season, he must draw in something beforehand.
 The working balance is now s46, 000,- 900, in round numbers. It would be increased. perhaps. somewhat between now and the close of the fiscal year through ordinary treasury operations, but it is nor thought the increase would bring the total above more than the $5O.000, ,0o0 mark. Then will come the early summer payments of the next fiscal year, beginning July 1. That is always a month of heavy payments, so that the working balance at the end of the month. or just about the time the crops begin to move. will not be as great as 1t is at present
 So it is clear there would be no funds available for further deposits in the autumn arising from the regular ope- rations of the treasury. nor is there assurance there will be as little need for them this fall as there was last
 There Is little doubt the call will be issued, and not later than June.
 R. H. Watkins
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-26
SAN DOMINGO DISAPPOINTED Worried s1ver Failure to Rgify. Treaty. MUCH; ;;:xcITMENT CAUSED Miniser Dawson Cables to { State Department. Acting Secretary Adee Sends Reassur- ing Message that it is Hoped
 Next Congress VIII Pro-
 ceed to Make Good.
MUCH EXCITEMENT CAUSED

Washington. March 25.-Minister Dawson cabled from santo Domingo to- day that the receipt of the news of the failure to ratify the treaty had caused a great deal of excitement and disap- pointment in Santo Domingo.
 A reply was sent by Acting Secre- tary Adee. which stated that 1t was hoped by the administration that the treaty would be ratified when Congress again assembled. It was further ex- plained that 'the treaty was favorably reported and that a large majority of the Senate was in favor of 1t.
 MT. Dawson also has been informed of the selection of Professor Hollander as the Presidents special representa- tive 10 visit Santo Domingo to inquire into the financial conditions and the history of the various claims and it is expected that these signs that tho American Government is not abating its interest in the projected interna- tional agreement may operate to pre- vent matters reaching a crisis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-26
SECRET PEACE NEGOTIATIONS
 ARE REPORTED IN PROGRESS

office at Sinmintin and Japanese state ments regarding the arrest. consider it my moral duty to declare that no conditions as to non-passage through Sinmintin which then did not enter into the gone of hostilities were inn posed on us and many officers returned by this route including myself and three others from Port Arthur who ar rived at Mukden on February 24. The ofncer arrested at Sinmintin at the moment of its occupation could not have known at Shanghai that the road was in the hands of the Japanese. l was present at conversation in the Astor House at Shanghai with officers of the Japanese consulate who stated that there could be no objection on the part of Japan to our passage through Sinmintin. The Russian com sul at Shanghai also would not have allowed officers to attempt the trip if Sinmintin had not been regarded as neutral"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-26
HOSTILITY OF CASTRO
VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT ADOPTS 4 MENACING ATTITUDE.
Refuses to Even .Csaserse Regarding His Refusal to Arbitrnte Amer
 ican Demands, as Re- 0u@@teu.

Paris, March 25.-An official dis patch from Caracas, Venezeula, says President Castro, who was absent from the capital during the recent supposed amelioration of the situation, has re- turned and has manifested strong hosS tliity against American and French interests. His attitude, it is added. is particularly menacing against tho French Cable Company. It is prema- ture to say what steps France will take as the information has just been received and the officials have not had an opportunity to consider It. However, 1t is likely that their ac- tion will depend upon President Castro putting his meances into effect by overt acts against the company or the forfeiture of its concessions. No or ders for warships to be held in read mess have yet been issued or are con- templated for the present. but there seems to be a growing impression In official quarters that the presence of a warship in Venezuelan waters might exercise a salutary influence.
 The official dispatch adds that Pres idept Castro's declination to arbltrate the American demands was accompa- nied by a refusal to hold any conver- sation on the subject.
 The French Cable Company has re- ceived adyices practically to the same effect. These indicate that President Castro's influence will probably cause fine court to render final judgment upon the Cable Company's eonces- sions early next week. It Is the uni- yersal opinion that President Castro's position both against the French and American makes the opportune mo- ment for some exchange of commit nications between the two govern ments towards eventual action along similar lines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-26
OKLAHOMA STORMS.
Eour Persons Killed and Many Others
 Are Injured.

Fort Worth. Texas, March 2o.--A spe- cial to The Record from Guthrie. Ok, sav. Violent storms throughout the Territory today have resulted in four deaths and numerous injuries to other nersons. Near Watonga, Dean E. richmond and John Thomas. each IT years of age. while hauling hay. were killed by lightning, their bodies being burned to crisp. At New Weather ford lightning struck and killed chas. R, schoonover. a wealthy farmer. while he was standing in his front door watching the storms progress.
 Near Kaw City heavy rains have swollen the streams and today orville Pemberton was drowned in Salt Creek ,rhiis attempting to cross in a boat
 Near sIra. in Woods County. cyclone demolished the farm residence of Charles Bronson. critically injuring prcnsop his wife. and Matilde Hick- man. a neighbor. the latter having three ribs broken A sewing machine which she was working when the storm came nm was completely destroyed by the wind. no part of 1t being found.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-26
BARRYMORE IS DEAD
DISTINGUISHED ACTOR BREATHEs
 LAST IN, sANTrARIUM.
Star iA His PrefesAfon, an Enwlsshxnan, Whose Real Nane Was Herberf BIyeth--Father of Ethel
 Barrymore

New York. March 25.-Maurice Bar rymore, the actor. died today at sani- tarium at Amityyllle, Long Island.
 MT. Barrymore has been in failing health for several years. Of late he failed rapidly in mind as well as in body, and his last years were spent in the closest seclusion.
 Mir. Barrymore came from English parents fifty years ago. His real name. Herbert Blyeth, probably was known to comparatively few thousands who knew him as one of the most popular atcors on the American stage. Edu- cated at Cambridge University, in Eng land, young Blyeth early prepared him self for the civil service In India and later took up the profession of law. He was admitted to the bar. but soon for sock that pursuit for the dramatic stage. His first public appearance in America was at the Fifth Avenue. in this city, many years ago, and since that time he had a leading part In many of the great successes of the stage. He was at various times lead ing man for Modjeska and Lilly Lang try, and in many other pronSnent com panies Mir. Barrymore also was we'll known as an author and playwright.
 In 1878, Mir. Barrymore married Georgie Drew, daughter of Mrs. John OreW, anu sistor oA sohn OAo"' sHo well-known actor Ethel Barrymore, the actress. was his daughter, and John and Lionell Barrymore, his sons. His breakdown took place about four years ago. while playing at a theatre in this city. when he suddenly lost his lines and began to talk incoherently. Later he was removed to sanitarium. AL though he had been in poor health ever since his breakdown. his death was un- expected.
 one of his successes was as Wilding in Captain Swift" and he also starred in "Diplomacy."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-26
DOMINION PLAN.
Couptry Trying to Arrange for Payment
 of Its Debts.


 San Domingo, March 25.-Statements published in the United States that dip lomats here and fiscal representatives of foreign Governments which are creditors of Santo Domingo, have, after a conference. agreed on a temporary settlement of the financial questions in- volving this republic are premature. Foreign creditors. principally Italy and Belgium, are taking advantage of the deferring of the proposed convention between the United States and Santo Domingo and of the Venezuelan situa- ton to determine the payment of their claims.
 In order to meet the situation 1t has been proposed by the Dominican gov ernrnent that an American be designed as commissioner for the collection of all custom duties at southern ports. 40 per cent of such collections being set apart for the expenses of the govern ment and 55 per cent. less expenses of collection being deposited in an American bank until the Sanchez-Dil- lingham convention is either ratified or rejected, should the convention be ulti- mately rejected the money to be divfd- ed in just proportion to all creditors, including the Santo Domingo Improve ment Company of New York.
 It is also suggested that the Ameri- can Government take charge of the custom houses, at Sanchez and Samana under the arbitrars' award in the im- provement company case. It is under stood the improvement company, claim ing prior rights. demands that 55 per cent of the moneys collected at the northern ports be also deposited in an American bank to await the final dis position of the convention. It is doubtful if such a proposition will be accepted. Thus far nothing has been decided. The government is desirous of some agreement being reached in order to prevent difficulties with Euro pean creditors. which might lead to in tervention and also precipitate internal troubles.
 The country is quiet, although the situation is unsettled.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-26

the steps in advance which will pre- vent that breakdown occurring. Means are to be provided; that is part of our duty. If he faii in our duty then it is our responsibility, not yours. And this l want to impress with all the strength that in me lies upon every medical man in either the army or time or crisis. the chances are that you will work with imperfect imple- ments, and yiu can form pretty good test of your worth if you sit down and say you could have done good work If only you had the right implements to work with. That will show your unfitness for your position. Your bus you can do, If you have got nothing in the world but Jack-knife to do 1t with. Keep before your minds all the time that when the crlsis occurs 1t Is almost sure to be the case that you will have to do no small part of your work with makeshifts; to do 1t, as I myself saw at Santiago the army physicians. roughly and hastily and with but one-fourth or one-fifth of the appliances that they will expect nor maliy to have.
 Self Reliance.
 And then, as say make up your mind that while you have done all you can to get the best material together in advance. that you will not put for ward the lack of that material as an excuse for not doing all the work you had to with the imperfect tools. Make it a matter of pride to get the best possible use out of them.
 am sure that all of us outsiders here realize the weight of responsibii- ity resting upon those who now join the great and nonarable body of men who in the navy and in the army have by their action upheld not only the sacred honor of the medical profess sion but the standard of honor of the officers of the army and navy of the United States.
 I greet you on your entrance into the service. I welcome you as ser- wants of the nation and wish you every success in the great and honora- ble calling which you have chosen as yours. (Applause.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-26
FRANCIS STILL IN JAIL.
His Bail Reduced, But No Bondsm,
 Hns Been Secured.

His Bafl Reduced, Hut No Bondsmen
 Has Been Secured.
 Philadelphia. Pa, March 25.-Attor- neys representing Stanley Francis, who was arrested last night charged with using the mails to defraud in connec- ton with the defunct Storey Cotton Company. today obtained a reduction of his bail from $100.000 to $50,O00. Tho bail was reduced hy Judge Mo- Pherson in the United States Court. bondsman has not been secured and Francis is still in the county prison
 The prisoner is the head of the Fran cis Printing Company and is accused of furnishing the literature used by the Storey Cotton Company and the Provident investment Bureau, two al- legged get-rich-quick concerns. The mailing of this literature is said to have been violation of the postal laws.
 Photographs of Henry Latimer. the alleged packer of the Provident In- vestment Bureau. which failed recent ly, were today furnished the police. A description of the man mas been sent broadcast and secret service operatives and postal inspectors are searching for him. Suits were entered today to re- cover for investors in the Story Cot ton Company the real estate owned by Frank c. Marry. alias Judge Franklin Stone. who since the exposure of the Storey Cotton Comuany has been miss ing from his home here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-26
PEACE SEEMS CERTAIN.
St. Petersburg Thinks 1t Will Come
 Within Six Weeks.

St. Petersburg, March 25-The infor- nation contained in these dispatches for over a week regarding the change in Emperor Nicholas's attitude con- cerning the advisability of making a pacific proposal to Japan is fully con- firmed and in every quarter peace within six weeks Is regarded as cer- tain. The positiveness with which this is affirmed would indicate that the government is already in posses sion of information as to the Japa- nese which indicate a basis to which Russia can agree.
 The exact situation is shrouded in mystery. The secret of what has been done and what is being done Is zeal ously guarded. Tho Associated Press hears. however, from source close to the throne that pour parlers are ac- tually in progress in Paris, but possi- bly only of a preliminary character and that Copenhagen may be the first scene of exchanges between the rep resentatives of the two powers.
 In this connection importance is be- ing attached to the visit of MT. D'Iwol- sky, Russian minister at Copenhagen and Baron Rosen, former Russian minister to Japan to M. Bompard, the French Ambassador to Russia on Tues day. The parties to these conferences refuse to admit that significance is attached to it. In the meantime the foreign office is silent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-26
GREAT WAGE INCREASE.
Steel Trusts Raise VIII Approximate
 @9,OOO,OOO Annually.

Pittsburg, March 25.-Omcials of the United States Steel Corporation are re- ported to have completed all plans pre- paratory to making the announcement of a sweeping wage increase to go into effect Saturday April 1. It is said that the heads of all subsidiary com panies of the corporation a few weeks ago were requested to furnish esti- mates of the total amounts necessary to accomplish the desired increase and bring the standard of wages paid steel workers and other employees to near the same level in force prior to the deep cut made a year ago. These estimates were approved
 The amount of the increase is not known at present but 1t is stated that with the exception of the tonnage men in the steel mills, all other employees will receive the further amount of the former reduction. The total increase for the year will, it is said, approxi- mate $9,0OO, 900. The advance will af- feet SO,O00 workmen in this district.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-26
IN RoCKHmL,s HONOR.
New Minister to China Guest of Honor
 at Luncheon.

New York, March 25.-William w. Rockhill, the newly appointed United States Minister to China, was the guest of honor at a luncheon given by the American Asiatic Association today. The other guests were Sir Chentung LianR Cheng, the Chinese minister to the United States; Kogoro Takahira, the Japanese minister at Washington, and Edward Morgan. President s. D.. Webster of the Association presided.
 After expressing his pleasure at the appointment of Mir. Rockhill. the Japa- nese minister said:
 q know that am not in a position to discuss what you consider in regard to the right and duty of this country in the Far East. but if responsibility walks hand in hand with power I should think the United States may be regarded as specially created to safe guard the rights and interests of all mankind. She is therefore bestowed with the power and wealth fully adeauate to enforce the principle of justice and fair play among the nations of the earth"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-26
aRIToNs WINNERS.
International Checker Tournament Is Concluded.

International Checker Tournament is
 Concluded.
 Boston, March 25.-The Britons won the international checker tournament which concluded tonight after ten days play with a total score of 7S games won, against 34 games won by the Americans; 2s3 games were drawn. Eight games were cancelled on account of the illness of Dearborn and two games between Stewart and Denvir were called off tonight. making to- tai of 390 games played. The British CTS early secured a commanding lead which they increased from day to day. Today's score was z to in their fa- vor, with 22 games drawn.
 The feature of today's play was the series of four games between Charles F. Barker of this city, the champion of America, and Richard Jordan of Ed- inburgh, Scotland. the worlds cham pion, the latter winning the fourth game The three others resulted in draws. The feature of the tourna- ment was the showing made by the tlve scotchmen of the British team. Out of the 194 games played they won 46 and lost but 2, while 146 games were drawn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-26
saoo,ooo BLAZE.
1,50O Bales of Cotton, Two Mills and
 Dwellings, Lost.

1,5OO Bales of Cotton, Two Mills and
 Dwellings, Lost.
 Memphis. Tenn. March 25.--A Com mercial Appeal special from Corinth, Miss, says:
 A spark from a switch engine set fire to the Taylor Compress Company. of this city late today. destroyed the building and 1.500 bales of cotton and, spreading to the block north of the compress, consumed two cotton seed oil mills and fifteen small dwelling houses. The total loss will probably aggregate $200,000. with insurance of about half that amount.
 A high wind prevs led and all efforts to prevent the spread of the flames was unavailing. No loss of life occurred. The oil mills destroyed were the property of the compress company. The compress and mills were establish ed in Corinth about two years ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-26
T,,. pre.@rvers Rejected.

Washington. March 25.-A consign- ment of 500 life preservers was re- jected today by an inspector of the steamboat inspection service at New Orleans.
 The life preservers. manufactured by a New York concern, were shipped to a firm in New Orleans. An intimation reached the inspector that the preserv- CTS were not constructed in accordance with the regulations of the United States inspection service. On their ar rival at New Orleans the entire lot was rejected They were fiimsily construct ed and sewed with No. SO cotton thread Tn no substantial respect did they meet the requirements of the reg ulations and the inspector had no he's itatlon in condemning them.
 tually, in use the governNen cannot proceed In law against the manufac- turers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-26
c..,ro Eniorlng HimseIf.

New York. March 25.-President cas- fro if is reported. Is still living near e1or.oav where dancing takes place nearlv every night. according to a Herald dispatch from Willemstad, Island of Curacoa.
 OrSers. presumably given by the
 ost5art were recently issued to have all al the guns lately bought in France used for drill and target practice. The two big cannon just mounted at La G,,ov~a opposite the French Cable Comnanv's office were fired Thursday >1,orning for two hours in the direction of Cano Blanco. o,
 .o,,aro that nearly all the bottles In the drug stores fel. from their shelves and were broken Windows in many houses were smashed.
 TaGuavra has two other big guns
 a,1o,ed on the fort. Puerto Cabello. two on the fort of Lavijia and Mar, T, eS hr on the Fort San Carlos. All these were also fired Thursday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-26
nuxinx Minneapolis Fioar.

Minneapolis. March 25.--Japaness flour orders continue to pour in upon Minneapolis millers at g rate that has exceeded all expectations. The past week has brought in calls for con- siEnments ranging from 5000 to 10000 sacks. One of the big firms claim to be behind with Japanese orders. with every mill running to it's maximum ca- pacity Other companies report like conditions. These orders are all made clearable from the seaboard within two months time, showing that the flour is wanted immediately by the Japanese government. Quotations are holding firm and millers' expect no va riations for the present.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-26
Killed by Negro.

Brookshire. Texas, March 25.-W. J. Ford a prominent Brazos bottom farmer. living five miles from here, was shot and instantly killed today by a negro employed on his farm, as the result of an altercation,
 A posse of citizens an1 farmers is securing the bottoms searching for the murderer If he is captured, a lynch ing Is thought to be probable
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-26
RETURN OF FLAGS.
Military Secretary Ainsworth Has Re-
 gun Their Delivery,

Mliitary secretary AtnsWOrth Has Ne.
 gun Their Delivery.
 Washington, March 25.-Acting un- der authority of a special act of Con- gress, Henry Ainsworth, the military Secretary. today began the delivery to the Governors of all the Southern States affected of all Confederate bat tle-fags captured by the Union forces during the war of the rebellion.
 At the same time the military sec- retary addressed letter to each of the Governors informing him of the action of Congress and of steps taken by the War Department for the return of the battle flags.
 Since their capture these flags have been stored in the War Department and most of them are in a fair state of preservation. There are about $40 of them, and some cannot be returned from lack of Identification.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-26
Llncvitch,a Tsetreat.

St. Petersburg, March 25.--t1:50 D. in. .)--General Linevitch continues the retirement of fhe bulk of his army northward.
 The general stan now declares t is certain that Field Marshal Oyama has been compelled to relinquish tho idea of pursuit in force for the present. The Japanese forces on the Russian Hanks are too light to constitute se- rious danger and a Hull in heavy fight Ing for several weeks if not months. is predicted by some of the correspon- dents.
 A Russian correspondent warns the St. Petersburg authorities of the dam gers of Japanese activity In Mongolia, where he says their emissaries are er- listing the lamas and arousing their old warlike spirit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-26
New Trial for Jett 1.

Frankfort, Ky. March 25.--A new trial for Curtis Jett under sentence to hang for the assassination of J. B. Marcum fin Breathitt County was or dered today by the Court of Appeals. The case came up from the Harrison Circuit Court and ia one of the feud murders in connection with which Judge Hargis. Senator Hargis. Ebert Hargis and Sherif1 Ed Callahan are now held at Lexington.