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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-11
FRANCE RELIEVED,
Situation as to Germany Is No Longer
 Strained.

Paris, July 10-Premier Rouvier's announcement in the Chamber of Depu- ties today of the terms of the agree ment between France and Germany concerning Morocco, brings a deep sense of relief to the entire country af- ter many weeks of tension which many persons believe involved the possibilt- ties of war.
 The text of the three notes fully con- firms the general impression relative to the lines of the negotiations Ger many's contention for a conference re- fers the final adherence of France, but Premier Rouvier has secured the safe guards which he insisted at the pre- liminary conference with Prince von Radoin were indispensable. The most important of these safeguards Is the conference shall not convey any prsju- dice to the Anglo French or Franco Spanish ententes. While Germany does not specifically assent to these agreements, she formally withholds dis sent This Is considered an important gain for France over the ambiguous and al both the Anglo French and Franco Spanish ententes recognizes Frances privileged position in Moroc- co, France emerges from the negotia- tions with this proviso intact.
 It gives a new lease of existence to Morocco and appears to put an end to the prospective break-up of the Su1- tan's tottering monarchy and It's sup- division among the European powers.
 On the other hand the agreement recognizes Frances special interest in the country due to the geographical proximity of Algiers and its right thereby to police the frontier and maintain peace and order.
 It still remains for the Sultan to arrange the program of the confer ence. Officials anticipate that this will not be an easy task. as the Franco German agreement so fully circum- scribes the conference that 1t will be difficult to find questions remaining open for determining
 It Is pointed out that the Sultan of Morocco's position Is weakened by the negotiations. as he will no longer have representatives of the various powers pleading for favor. since the entire question regulating Morocco Is now practically taken out of his hands for determination elsewhere.
 Following Premier Rouvier's presen- tatlon of the notes to the Chamber of Deputies efforts were made to Inter- polate him in the premises. These however were not pressed. the feeling being generally in favor of supporting the Premiers adjustment of the mat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-11
The Potemkine Crew.

St. Petersburg, July 10.-Negottations between Russia and Roumania on the question of the surrender of the crew of the Kniaz Potemkine are In progress. Foreign Minister Lansdorn and s1M. Rosseti-Solesco, the Roumantan min ister here, held a conference today on the subject, but no decision was arriv- ed at. --*
 Russia is disposedo to insist on the surrender of the men, not as political prisoners, to which Roumania would object, but as criminals guilty of mur- der and theft.
 There were several hundred thousand foubles on board the battleship which the crew divided when they left the ship.
 The Russian Government is somewhat embarrassed by the fact that it promised the mutineers if they surrendered they would be treated as deserters.
 Rear Admiral Pissareffski reports to the admiralty that the engine room of the Kniaz Potemkine Is full of water and 1t is presumed that the mutineers turned on the sea cocks before leaving her.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-11
Five Russian Delegates.

St. Petersburg. July 1o.-Besides the peace plenipotentiarles there will be five delegates with the Russian peace mission, including three secretaries. Prince Koifdacheff. formerly secretary of the Russian Legation at Tokio un- der Baron Rossn, M Plancef. who for merly was attached to the Chancellery of viceroy of the Far East. and M. Naboukteff, of the foreign office.
 China, iu the request which she pre- ferred to Russia and Japan to be rep resented at the Washington confer- ence. practically served on them mo- tice that unless that privilege Is &C., corded her she will refuse to be bound by the treaty so far as 1t affects Chi nese territory. Russia is understood not to be adverse to the Chinese prop osition but Japan declined to agreee to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-11
MINERS ENToMBED.
Thirty-nine Will Probably Meet Death
 In Prussia.

Dortmund, Prussia, July 11.--A fire has broken out in the Borrussia coal mine, caused by the careless handling of a lamp by a boy. The lamp ex- ploded and the timbers of the shaft caught fire which burned rapidly.
 Two hundred and fifty miners es- capped through an air shaft but thirty nine were cut off and their death is regarded as certain. The ground over the mine Is sinking rapidly with a sound like thunder as the supporting timbers of the mine are being burned away.
 Great crowds of women and children are standing about the mine in a dreching rain hoping for the rescue of husbands and fathers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-11
The Libau Meeting.

London. July 1.-The Morning Post. from private sources. gives an account of the recent outbreak in Libau. ac- cording to which the first naval mu- tiny led to twenty-three men being condemned to death. The attempt to carry out the sentences of death pro- voked still more serious signs of muti- ny, whereupon the port commander or dered the executions to be stopped and applied to s.. Petersburg for in structions.
 The government replied that all the mutineers must be shot and a shoot ing party was formed but when the order to fire was given the firing squad turned and fired on the officers instead of on the condemned muti- neers, and a dozen officers fell dead. Other troops, including Cossacks. the account says, were summoned and a serious conflict developed in which be- tween twenty tnd thirty Cossacks were killed before the mutiny was quelled
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-11
POWERS BACK IN JAIL.
His Keeper and Mayor Fight over the |. PrOner Cell.

[ Proper Cell.
 Cincinnati, July 1o.-In the custody of the United States Marshal, under cr- ders of United States Judge Cochran. who last week assumed Jurisdiction in his case, Caleb Powers, charged with complicity in the murder of William Goebel at Frankfort, in the winter of 1900. was tonight lodged in the New port jail, acros the river from this city, where he will be held pending a de- cision of the various legal points aris- ing out of his transfer from State 10 Federal Jurisdiction.
 When Powers arrived at the New port jail at 7:50 o'clock tonight a con- troversy arose between Jailer Ploeger and Mayor Helmbold as to what cell the prisoner should occupy. The Mayor insisted that the cell especially pre- pared for Powers was not the proper place. Ploeger and Mayor Helmbold was knocked down. During the fight between the Mayor and the Jailor the furniture In the cell prepared for Pow CTS was confiscated by unknown per- sons.
 Subsequently Powers was placed in another cell with other prisoners, where he will remain until Jailor Ploeger can secure other quarters for him.
 For five years Powers has been in prison. He has been tried four times and sentenced to death three times. but as he walked into the jail he expressed the hope of his ultimate acquittal of the charge entered against him. He was the only one of those charged with conspiracy to murder William Goebel to be convicted and sentenced to death.
 His fight for life has been remark able and the attorneys today express ed the belief that three more years may pass before the end of the pres ent legal complications will make pos sible the trial in the Federal courts for which he had applied five weeks ago at London, Ky.
 On instructions from United States District Attorney Tinsley. warrants were sworn out late tonight for the arr rest of Mayor He1mbold for interfering with United States officers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-11
PROMOTION OF SMITH
MONTGOMERY MAN l.. & N. THIRD -.-@-. VICE-PRESIDENT.
He Goes to the Higher Position from Place as General Freight Agent
 of A. and w. F. and

Louisville, Ky, July 10.-The ap- pointment was announced today of Ad- dison R. simth of Montgomery. Ala. to be third ice-president of the Louis vile and Nashville with headquarters in Louisville.
 MT. Smith was formerly general freight agent of the Atlanta and West Point and the Western of Alabama Railroad. both Louisville and Nash vile properties.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-11
Nssro's Assault in Kentucky.

Owensboro. Ky, July 10.-John Clark. a negro. was arrested at Central City. Muhlenburg County. today. on a charge of attempting to commit crim- inal assault on the wife of the Rev. William Woodson.
 News of the attempted assault spread rapidly and 1t Is said mobs were form ing all over the county. The marshal at Central City removed the negro to Greenviile. the county seat. Excite ment was high there and he was later moved to Madisonville. Hopkins Coun- ty. Mrs. Woodson Is a member of one of the most prominent families in Muhl1enberg County. The negro says his home Is In New Orleans
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-11
DLKs IN SESSION.
Nineteenth Annual Reunion Convenes
 at Bu6a1O.

at BuRal0.
 Buffalo, N. Y, July 10.-The nine- teenth annual reunion of the Benevo- lent and Protective Order of Elks be- gan here today. Delegations from all parts of the country began to pour into the city and the expectations for large attendance are being realised. The number of the grand lodge mem bers already here establishes new record for that body.
 It is conceded that there will be no opposition to the slated advance of last years oficers one notch higher than the places they are now holding. There are several candidates in tho field for two vacancies on the board of Grand Trustees caused by the pros pective election of Robert W. Brown of Louisville as Grand Exalted Ruler, and the expiration of the term of John D. O'Shea of LynnN Mass. These are the only officers to furnish the semb- lance of a contest.
 Grand Treasurer John K. Tenor of Charteroi. Pa. said his report to the Grand Lodge, which would be submit ted Tuesday, would show the order to be in splendid financial condition.
 The report of the Board of Cover nors of the National Home of Elks at Bedford City. Va, has been placed in the hands of Grand Exalted Ruler O'Brien. Besides statistics of main- tenance. the report discusses several important questions.
 '"The present Board of Governors" the report says. deems 1t advisable to inform the Grand Lodge that if the present rules of admission are adhered to 1t does not seem advisable to con- tinue the operation of so large a plant for so few residents. now numbering only twenty, under the present restric- tions of admission. As business proposition the men could be more economically cared for by placing them in a private institution. The alterna- tive Is to admit members suffering from various forms of disease that now dis qualify and to permit the age limit to be disregarded in cases of members who by reason of infirmities are hope lessly decrepit."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-11
New York Prices

New York, July 10.-An advance of more than $2 a bale was recorded in the cotton market here today on reports of heavy rains in the West, private ad- vices of crop damage and the' belief that the June acreage report of the Bureau of Statistics had under -estimat- ed the percentage of decrease. The movement was accompanied by great activity and excitement. All options in the local market sold over the II cents mark during the first few minutes of trading. October after opening at 1885 advanced to 1l.2l, a little more than $2 a bale over the closing figures of Saturday.
 Other months were equally strong and excited.
 At midday the market was still very excited and feverish. with shorts still covering, and a continued demand through wire and commission houses to absorb the heavy profit taking of old longs. Prices were about AS to 53 points net higher; spot cotton quiet: middling uplands, l1.30; middling gulf, l1.55.
 There was a reaction in the afternoon when prices had reached a net gain of 5046 60 points on the active months. At this level room bears made an aggres- sive drive at the market and forced the decline to about 15@2 points, but there was a renewal of room support, and the market continued nervous and excited within about or 10 points of the best The market closed steady at a net advance of 3S@4s points.
 The sales were estimated at 750.000 bales.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-11
Maroon,. Appointment PIen,e..

Panama. July l0.-The appointment of Charles c. Magnoon Governor of the canal zone, s American minister to Panama. while at the same time permitting him to hold his present of- flee, has caused an excellent impression In all circles here
 Seventy five laborers at Culebra ta- day struck on account of delay in the payment of their wages.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-11
Conflicting Report of the
 POtcmkine.
UNDER WAVES, SAYS ONE
Has Sailed for Sebastap0l,
 Claims Another.
Nutineers of Torpedo Boat Arrested Russian Soldiers In Manchur1a Told by Japanese of the
 Trouble.

Kustenji. Roumania. July 10.-The announcement that the battleship Kniaz Potemkine sailed with Rear Admiral Kruger's squadron yesterday turns out to be incorrect.
 Before leaving the Kniaz Potemkine. the mutineers opened the sea cocks and flooded her hold.
 She is now lying at the bottom. but it is expected will be ref1oated in time to leave Sevastopol July 12.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-11
Indian. Are Wrathy.

Muskogee, I. T., July lU.-The Inc dfans are wrought up over the discov- cry that the list of delegates from In- dian Territory to the Statehood Con- vention which is to meet at Oklahoma City on July 12. falls to disclose hs name of single Indian. The delega- tions 1t Is asserted. are made up al- most exclusively of politicians. As a result. the Indian leaders declare that contesting delegations will be sent from most of the districts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-11
COTTON STILL BOUNDS
PRICES CONTINUE TO MOVE UP-
 WARD ON EXCHANGE.
In New Orleans Active Positions Go Above Eleven Cents and . TwO- Dollar Advance is Seen
 in New York.

New Orleans. July 1o.-With prices bounding upward, there was an ex- cited opening of the cotton market here today. the quotations going be- yond II cents for the active positions immediately after the opening the ad- vance ran as high as 65 points. Oc- tober selling at 11.32. Various causes contributed to the advance. the chief factor, however. being exceedingly bullfsh weather reports. Heavy rains and floods were reported from sections of the cotton belt. There was also a belief In the minds of brokers that if the results of the investigations of the scandal in the Bureau of Statistics of the Government indicated anything. 1t was that the bad state of the crop had been concealed.
 In view of the Wilson report, and the rains reported in the South. there the market after the holiday, and the ring sids was damned before the gong sounded The effect of the large ad- vance at Liverpool in conjunction with the influences mentioned became im- mediately evident in the frantic effort to buy cotton, and the market went upward in leaps and bounds before former bull interests checked the movement. By 10 o'clock there was a net duVdHce rum DO to ot points, Oc- tober selling at 11.30, December 1146 and January at 11.53. Interests which fear a heavy reaction from an abnor- nal advance in tn emarket carrying prices below what the conditions of the crop warrant. made large offerings of cotton which served to arrest the ad- vance and caused a decline of from Is to IT points. October receding to 11.15. December to 11.17 and January ito 11.26.
 The market did not remain long at the decline. Bull interests brought about q fresh reaction and prices be- gan to ascend. creeping back toward the figures recorded shortly after the opening. Early in the afternoon the advance from Saturdays closing ranged from 4S to 52 points, October selling at 11.2s. December at 1131 and January at 11.34.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-11
A Conflicting Report.

Odessa, July 10.-The authorities here have been informed that the Kniaz Potemkine has sailed from Kustenji for Sevastopol.
 The question of insurance on property loss by fire in the harbor during the recent disturbances is occasioning se- rious disputes between the Russian and the foreign insurance companies. The foreign corporations declare that they will make claims against the Rus sian Government.
 The claimants number about 400 and the total losses are now estimated at $200O0, 900.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-11
An Irish Election.

Dublin, July 10.-In a bye election to- day for the western division of County Down to replace Captain Arthur Hill, who resigned. MT. Liddell. the official Untonist candidate, was elected over Andrew Beattie. Independent Unionist. In the last election Captain Hill was returned unopposed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-11
THREE MooNsHINERs KILLED.
Battle Between Illicit Distillers ant
 Revenue Omcers.

Revenue Omcers.
 Roanoke, Va, July 10.-Detai1s reached here today from Christians burg telling of a battle between reve- nue agents and alleged moonshiners in Buchanan County, brief report of which was sent out Saturday night
 The revenue men went into the mountains to capture distilleries said to be operated in violation of the law. They were met by a band of moon sinners led by Henry Adams and fir. ing began on both sides.
 Three mountaineers were killed anu three more mortally wounded and one revenue agent. Deputy Collector G. M. Tucker, was slightly injured.
 The dead: Columbus Collins. Andy Anderson, - Senter.
 The names of the wounded moon- sinners are not given.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-11
An Anti-Bsby League.

England has an anti-baby league. They propose that the Government shall take active steps to decrease the birth rate. and that penalty be in- eicted on those who "overburden so- ciety with more than their fair share of ffsprinR."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-11
M'CABE's STATEMENT.
United States Attorney Tells of the
 Part Played by Him.

Part Played by Him.
 Washington, July 10.-In view of what has taken place regarding the circumstances attending the reference by Secretary Wilson to the United States attorney of the cotton leak re- port for advice as to whether or not criminal action against Assistant Star tistician Holmes would He. Solicitor McCabe of the Department of Agricul- ture today gave out the following statement:
 About 10 a. m. Friday. July [, under instructions from the Secretary of Az riculture, I called upon MT. Beach, United States attorney for the District of Columbia, taking with me the secret service operative who had made the investigation into the reported leak age on the cotton crop report. The secretary instructed me to sift all the evidence in the possession of the de- partment and the original report of the secret service operative in the hands of MT. Beach and to request that off, cial to advise the secretary whether in his opinion a criminal action would lie against any of the parties named in the evidence or in the report.
 T carried out the Instructions of the secretary and further told him that the secretary desired to have his opin- ion on the matter as soon as possible ana asked whether It would handicap hin, in his efforts to maintain a prose- cution If the secretary gave a report of the investigation to the newspaper men pending MT. Beach's determine ton of the matter. MT. Beach replied that he did not want one word to be made public until he had had time to go over the matter and satisfy himself as to whether or not an onfense had been committed and a prosecution could be maintained.
 Upon my suggestion Mir. Beach called up the Secretary of Agriculture by telephone and advised him of the fact that he did not want publicity at that time and that he would communi- cate with the secretaryxas soon as pos sible. On Friday afternoon between 2 and o'clock Mir. Beach calaed upon the secretary in person andftturned all the papers and stated that a prosecu- ton would not lie. The whole aues- tion was presented to Mir Beach, that Is whether an offense against the law had been committed and whether in his opinion a criminal prosecution could be made"
 United States District Attorney Beach when shown the statement of Mir McCabe declined to add anything to the statement heretofore given out by him except to say: My conference was with Secretary Wilson alone. I consider MT. McCabe's function in the matter as simply to bring to me the papers in the case on which was later to advise with tine secretary in person"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-11
TO MEET AT
 PORTSMOUTH Place of the Coming Pcac
 Conference. MIR. PIERCE PREPARING Selection Mutually Acccpt1o0
 to Envoys. N Has the Aav,ntass sf o1sssng - uress.e spst, with Desired ssssu-
 sisa anA Sn 0Ove1nmsuH IN
 PrsDesty.
MIR. PIERCE PREPARING

Washington, July 10.--Assistant 0eo&s retary Pierce today announced that tn pfenipotentiaries of Russia and JaDan' had agreed upon Portsmouth, N H., = the meeting place of the sessions of th6I peace conference toobe held 0utsi0e oG Washington. The sessions will be helG in the government navy yard at Porte-' mouth in the new building just con- pleted there. ~
 Third Assistant Secretary of gta1oi Pierce has been specially commande4 by the President to make all arraage-l ments for the meeting of the plenipo~l tentiaries at Portsmouth and is preva pairing to leave for that place to confer with the commandant of the navy yard. The meeting will be held ia the general storehouse.
 flower to join the Dolphin at OyDtee Bay early in August to receive thu plenipotentiarie~. With the envoy9' aboard the tive vessels under the e. cort of d small cruiser will proceed 19s Portsmouth. The plenipotentiarieo will assemble at New York early Tn August and be taken to Oyster Bay on two protected cruisers of the Cleveland type to pay their respects to the Pree-. ident and be formally presented by him to each other.
 The selection of Portsmouth was mu- tually acceptable to the peace envoys of the belligerenfs as besides being . cool and comfortable place for this season of the year, it has the advantage of offering a building on government soil which is regarded as an important con-i sideration. This government. 1t is stated, did not in any wise dictate as to the selection.
 While the sessions will be held in the navy yard the plenipotentiaries and their staffs will live in nearby hotels.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-11
Miss Wheeler to Wed

Washington, July l0.-Miss Julia Knox Wheeler, daughter of General Joseph Wheeler. will be married to William J Harris. a prominent insu- rance man of Georgia. July 27 The rererrony will be solemnized quietly by Rev. Ernest M. Stires In St. Thomas Church. New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-11
soldIeru Hear of Mutiny.

Sipinghai. Manchuria, July 10.-The reached the Russian army through the Japanese, who fired night shells charg- ed with proclamations conveying the informa ton into the Russian advanced posts, scattering the proclamations broadcast.
 Rain Is falling in torrents and all activity at the front has ceased.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-11
A Panama Duel.

Panama. July 10.-A duel with swords was fought this afternoon by Eusebio Morales, a prominent attorney, and Julio Arjona. a we'll known newspaper man and conservative politician.
 The trouble arose because of the pub lication of an article by Arjona refiect- ing on Morales Arjona was slightly vounded