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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-22
HOPE
 OF AGREEMENT A1geciras Conference is Virtually at q End. FRANCO -GERMAEs DEADLOCK  Ambassador y .te Only One Who
 App Optimistic. Italy Actively Attempting to Medfate Between the Two Nations Which
 Are at odds Over Morocco's Police.

AIgeciras, Feb. 21.--Although the continued Franco-G German deadlock causes a feeling of depression and dis couragement among the delegates to the Moroccan conference, Ambassador White, head of the American mission, maintains full confidence that an ui- timate agreement will be reached, and says there is no reason whatever to regard an understanding as impossible. His strong optimism is In rather mark ed contrast with the pessimism pre- valing in other quarters, particularly among the French and British. who take views that the usefulness of he conference is virtually terminated.
 This is partly explained by the dis satisfaction in French and British quarters over Germany's rejection of the French proposals. The Germans continue to urge that the conference should proceed with it's work until def mite results are secured. It Is un- derstood- that under no circumstances will the conference be allowed to break abruptly.
 The American delegates decline to discuss the rumor that the United States and other neutral powers are exerting outside influence toward se- curing an agreement. Italy appears to be doing the most in the way of me- diation, but the pressure of any power is exercised more at Paris and Berlin than here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-22
AMATEUR ATHLETES.
Swimmers Compete in Meet at New York.

IVEks
 New York, Feb. 21.-Expert amateur swimmers took part in the initial ses- sior of the amateur unions indoor swimming and water polo champion ships at the New York Atheltic Club tonight. One worlds record was es- tablished and several American records were broken. San Francisco. St. Louis, Chicago. Boston. Cleveland and Phiia- delphia had representatives
 The honors of the night went to c. H. Daniels of the New York Athletic Club. who lowered the worlds record of 32 1-5 seconds for sixty yards indoor held by Cecil Healy. of Australia. The local expert covered the distance in s1 1-5 seconds. doing it in an extra spurt after having won the fifty yards swim in 25 2-5; new American record. Incidentally during this contest which was decided in heats Daniels establish ed new figures for intermediate dis tances as follows: 25 yards, 12 sec- onds and forty yards 19 3-5 seconds. E. H. Adams of the New York Athletic Club equaled his own American record of 6s feet for the plunging champion ship.
 defeated Chicago and Pennsylvania in the first heat of the amateur athletic union championship relay at 200 yards making the very fast time, a new American record, of 1:4s 1-5, and in the second heat the Brookline. 6Mass.) team defeated the Missouri Athletic Club team of St Louis in t:57 S-5; so that the issue for final honors which will be decided later in the week lies be tween New York and Brookline. In the fifty yards championship swim, the result was:
 C. M. Daniels, New York Athletic Club, first; Marquand Schwartz. Mis- souri Athletic, SL Louis, second; T. E Kitching, .Jr., New York Athletic Club third. Time, :25 2-5. In the prelimin- ary contests for the water polo cham pionship, the New York Athletic Clut beat Yale by five goals tor nothing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-22
THE PURE FOOD BILL
MEASURE PASSED AFTER FIFTEEN
 YEARS OF DISCUSSION.
Mind of the Senate at Last Made Up and When the Vote Comes, Only Four Oppose Its
 Passage.

Washington. Feb. 21.--After fifteen years of more or less serious consider ation of the subject, the Senate today passed a pure food bill by the decisive vote of 63 to 4.
 The vote was taken after a day de- voted almost exclusively to debate of a desultory character on the measure. Several efforts were made to amend the bill and the committee accepted a num- ber of suggestions, but only those thus accepted were incorporated in the bill as passed.
 The bill makes 1t misdemeanor to manufacture or sell adulterated or mis- branded foods, drugs. medicines or liquors in the District of Columbia. the Territories and the insular possessions of the United States, and prohibits the shipment of such goods from one State to another or to a foreign country. It also prohibits the receipt of such goods. Punishment by fine of $500 or by im- prisonment for one year or both, is prescribed. In the case of corpora tions. officials in charge are made re- sponsible.
 The Treasury Department and the Departments of Agriculture and of Commerce and Labor are required to agree upon regulations for the collec- tion and examination of the articles covered by the bill, but no specific pro- vision is made for investigation except by the Department of Agriculture. The investigations by that department are placed in the hands of the Chief of the Bureau of Chemistry. and if he finds that the law has been violated. the Sec retary of Agriculture is required to re- port the facts to the United States Dis trict Attorney who, fin turn, is required to institute proceedings in the Federal courts.
 The bill defines foods, drugs, medi- cines and liquors and also defines the standards for them. There Is an ex- emption for dealers who furnish guar antees against adulteration and mis- branding
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-22
BY voTE or 4oe TO ss.
Commons Refuse to Amend Reply ts
 Speech From Throne.

Commour Refuse to Amend Reply to
 Speech From Throne.
 London, Feb. 21.--As an amendment to the address in reply to the speech from the throne. Col. II. J. saunderson, Unionist, today moved in the house or the statement in the Kings speech that the ministers were considering pro- posals to effect changes in the system of Government of Ireland, believing that his majesty's advisers had com mitted themselves to q policy which will endanger the liberties and proper ty of the IoyaIIst minority, promote dis- cord in civil life and impair the integ' rity of the United Kingdom.
 Colonel Eaunderson stated that the object of his amendment was to extract some statement as to what the govern ment meant by the proposals suggest ed.
 After considerable discussion. James Bryce, Liberal and Chief Secretary for Ireland, said the speech from the throne meant nothing more than the Premier and other Liberal leaders had repeat edly stated, and what has been en- dorsed by the enormous majority re- turned to Parliament that much was necessary to improve the admfnistra- tion of Ireland. Mir. Bryce said home rule had no torroFs for him, and that he had not departed fin the smallest particular from the principles of the Liberal party led by Mir. Gladstone from 1886 to 1893.
 Mir. Bryce's speech was received with tremendous and continued outbusts oi Nationalist cheers.
 Mir. Dillon. Nationalist. who followed said that so long as the Government acted in the spirit of Mir. Bryce's speech, the Nationalists would allow the Government time to give it's plans and give them fair and frank con- alteration.
 Joseph Chamberlain said the Union ist party had maintained during tho election that the Government was home rule and little Englander Gov ernment. It had been proved tonight that 1t was a home rule Government and 1t would be proved that 1t was little Englander Government. Th' House divided and the amendment wal defeated, 406 to 6S.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-22

said that she had met Jones six times in the last three years. The first time that she met him, she said. detective named Lloyd Dails was with her. The meeting occurred at a picnic.
 At this point a recess was taken.
 Miss Mamie Gailiard was excused from the witness stand. and John D. Frame. a police officer from Houston, Tex, was called by Mir. Jerome. He testified that he saw Joseph Jordan. one of the witnesses brought here from Texas to testify for Patrick, m Inc State penitentiary in Texas in 1891 or 1882 serving time.
 Frederick B. House. the lawyer whom Patrick first employed for his defense on the murder charge. He testified ne met Jones, the valet in his office the day after Jones's arrest. on the charge or forgery of documents of William A' Rice in the fall of 1900. Mir. Jerome asked the witness to state what con versation he had with Jones on that occasion. William K. Olcott. Patricks counsel. then objected to allowing the
 lawyer to answer this question, de-
 claring that Jones at that time was q client of MT. House. Recorder Con ruled the question out. MT. Jerome, however. again attempted to draw | from Mr. House the substance of what | Jones had told him at various times concerning the murder. Falling to | have the questions answered. he dls- ! missed the witness, telling him to De | ready to testify again next Monday. Miss Gai1lard was then recalled. Re- suming her description of the picnic at | which she met Jones. she said that while sitting at the same table with | him. she overheard him say: T lied to beat the band on Patrick. 1 She said she heard him boast how ne 1 fooled every one and heard him tell how neither he nor Patrick killed Rice, bit that he turned States evidence to have himself
 Jones had a reputation of being 1 .eassy,'" said the witness, and l thought all his talk was braggadocio. Miss Gaillard said that the last time she saw Jones he was on street car at Houston, and with him was Mayor
 Rice of Houston. They were on the | seat in front of her. she testified. 'sDid you know that Mayor Rice was
 a nephew of Millionaire Rice. who was | killed?''
 'Yes, knew that"
 "what did they say?'
 Mayor Rice slapped Jones on the back and said to him, You certainly studied those instructions we'll "Jones said: You bet I did Mayor
 Rice said: How are your coners
 Jones said, Not very we'll and then
 Rice said to him, They will be sup
 Recorder Golf announced that ad-
 iournment would be taken until Mon- | day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-22
wFATFFER FORECAST.
 yyaehfmnfon. Feh. z1s--F0r Aiabamat Fair Thursday and Friday; light to fresh easferIy to soufherly winds.

bill entitled. .-To prevent Sunday bank ing in postoffices in the handling of
 money orders and registered letters" The Committee was almost unanimous In saving that there could be no great reason for closing the postoface divis- ions affected by the bill and permit other divisions. such as mail deliveries and the sale of stamps to remain open. There has been no demand for the clos- ing of these public conyeniences.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-22
REFUSE TO PLEAD.
Leadere of Western Miners Union Mute
 Before Judge.

Boise, Idaho Feb. 21.-Charles E.. Mover. William D. Haywood and G. A. Pettibone, leaders of the Western Fed eration of Miners, today were taken to Caldwell where they were arraigned before the probate judge on informa- tion charging them with the murder of former Governor Frank Steunenburg.
 Each of the prisoners stood mute, refusing to plead. The court ovsrrul- ed an objection to the information, and a motion for the dismissal of the pris- oners. They were committed without bail The case goes over until next Tuesday.
 The three prisoners this afternoon were broupbt hack to Boise and were again taken to the State penltentiary, where they will be kept in close com hnement,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-22
FOR A NEW TRIAL.
The Hearing of Albert T. Patrick is
 Resumed.

New York. Feb. 21.-Alhert T. Pat rick's hearing for a new trial on the charge of having murdered Marsh Rice, was resumed today. Robert Lee, of Houston. Tex. who was on the witness stand yesterday. and who said that Rices valet. Jones. told him in Texas that Patrick did not kill the million aire. was recalled today.
 ''You say you have known Jones a long time" asked District Attorney Je- rome.
 wen. a month or so. We both call a month a long time."
 And that Is what you mean by a long time in your affidavit?"
 '"Yes. sir" replied the witness.
 The next witness was Lille Gaillard q school teacher in Harris county. She
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-22
HONEY FoR THE INDIANs.
New Scheme Adopted in Preparation O
 the Measure.


 Washington, Feb. 21-The Indian appropriation bill, which has been com pleted by the House Committee on In- dian Affairs carries a total of 7,7S5,- BPS. which is $S5S,7S4 less than the cur rent appropriation and $427.000 less than the estimates submitted.
 The bill has been entirely remodeled in form over previous appropriation acts. The change consists in a uniform classification of items, first, the ex- penditures coming directly under the President, next, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Commissioner, and then. beginning with Arizona, each State and Territory is taken up and all appropriations for Indians within its boundaries follow Tn the old sys- tenn the items were put in the bill without reference to order.
 The bill embodies no change in the policy for the administration of Indian affairs. Indian schools and other in- stitutions arc appropriated for practi- cally as formerly. : The appropriations for irrigation on reservations are some what more liberal In some cases than formerly
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-22
THE PERSECUTION OF TwIGGs.
Judge speer DeciGes That Such Evi-
 dence fs Admissabie.


 Savannah, Ga, Feb. 2l.--Judge Ems ory speer listened to further lengthy argument in the Greene and Gaynor case today, the defense having sought to prevent A. Twiggs. of Augusta, Ga, from telling how he was persecut- ed and oppressed, as the government termed it in the carrying out of contract he had secured in 1893 from Captain o. NJ Garter for the improve .raent of the sssannah River near Au- gusta After retiring to prepare his decision, the court read at length his views upon the argument submitted and upheld the contention of the pros ecution that the evidence was admis- sibie and relevant to the main issue of the conspiracy, even though the indict- ment made no ailusion to the Twigg's g contract specifically.
 This Iwigg's contract was the only one during a term of years of the many left by Carter, that went to contrac- tor other than Greene and Gaynor or some one connected with them and the government has deemed 1t of great im- portance in showing how the alleged conspirators sought both to punish Twiggs for his failure to permit himself to be bought off and to make an ex- ample of hlm that would deter other co oatractors from attempting to get im- provement work in Carter's district.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-22
THE DOMINICAN TREATY.
Senate Committee Continues Discuss
 mfon of the Covenant.


 si0n of the Covenant.
 washington, Feb. 21.-The Senate committee on Foreign Relations contin- ued it's discussion Of the many proposed amendments to the Dominican treaty today. but reached nr agreement con corning any Of them.
 The most important Is one off, fered by Senator Spooner defining the Limitations under which the United States might protect American citizens employed in collecting revenues. and incidentally protection of the custom houses against either internal or for eign attack.
 This amendment Is Q modification of an agreement on the same subject which was suggested by Secretary Root. The committee adjourned to meet next Wednesday. when 1t was hoped to dispose of the amendments which stand in the way of a vote on the treaty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-22
NEW TARIFF MEASURE.
VIII Become Effective With Hungarian
 PnrlIamenNa Action.


 Budapest, Feb. 21.-The text of the Austro- Hungarian tariff bill which passed the Austrian parliament in May last, and which bears equally on all out discrimination and increases i'm port duties all along the lines, was published officially today.
 Now that the Hungarian parliament is out of the way, the tariff thus promulgated by the Hungarian ministry will become effective March 1, and serve as the basis for the new com mercial treaties which also will be- come effective March 1, without ratifi- cation by the Hungarian parliament.
 Should Austrian Hungary continue it's previous most favored nation treat meht to the United States, 1t will have to grant American products under the new tariff certain concessions granted in the treaty with Germany, which be- comes affective March 1.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-22
DENIALs ARE CONTINUED.
Garfield POsitIve in Realization of Pack
 ers' Statements.


 Chicago, Feb. 21.-Commtssioner Gar field again held the witness stand in the packers case today and made pos Hive denials of assertions that have been made on the stand by the wit nesses for the packers.
 District Attorney Morrison ques- tioned MT. Garfield regarding his con- varsation with Edward Swift. Edward Morris and various other representa- tives of the packers and the commis- sioner stated positively that he had never told any of them that informa- ton received from the packers would be regarded as confidential. or that If they did not give up the information desired by his department. they would be compelled to do so.
 The latter part of the day was talk. en up by the Identification of letters It Is possible that several days will be occupied by this work
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-22
cONFESsEs TO MURDER.
Woman Takes Poison After Admitting
 Killing Husband.

Des Moines. Iowa. Feb. 2l.---Just be- fore swallowing the fatal dose of pol son, an act of self-destTuctlor commit ted after all hope of securing a par don from the Iowa Legislature had ap- parently vanished. Sarah Kuhn wrote with her own hands. a confession In which she admitted putting to death her aged husband. Jacob Kuhn.
 The confession details the plot which resulted in the death of her aged shoe maker husband, and gave to her a sup posed freedom to wed a younger lover, a hope never realized Two years ago. the Legislature was split over the ques- ton of a pardon
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-22
MADE NO ARREST.
County Prosecutor Declines to Aid In
 Test of Law.

Test of Law.
 Kansas City, Feb. 21.-County Prose- cutor Kimbrell, on the theory that the alleged horse race with betting at Elm ridge today to test the law which pro- hibits betting on horse races were not in reality violation of the law refrain Al from arresting the alleged offenders and inc Elmridge officials will be fore ed to file information against the men Swho participated in the alleged racing snd betting today is there IS to be a trial in the Criminal Court to test the law.
 Prosecutor Kimbrell ignored the ef- forts of the racing officials to test the i.,, today because he does not consider =" mon who made public announce- r.ent of their intention to violate the law law sat their actions at Elmridge today S,d anything of which he should take anunfZance,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-22
TREATY oN SANITATION.
Report Made to the Senate By Senate
 E0rwan.

Morgan.
 Washington, Feb. 21.--Senator Nor gan today made report on the sani- tary treaty between the various Amer ican republics, and in executive session Of the Senate stated that it was desir- able to have treaty ratified at an ear ly date.
 The agreement between these repub- lies will have a bearing on the pas sage of the national quarantine law, and for that reason the committee on Public Health and National Quarantine Aoes not desire to recommend the pas sage of the Mallory bill on that sub ject until some disposition is made of the treaty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-22
rarnhnrht tn Annenr In rnnt

Kansas Clty, Feb. 2I--W. 10. Gorman. reps resenting the management of Madame Sarah Bernhardt today purchased a new fully equipped circus tent which will be used In tohe cities of Texas and probably of Cali fornia in which first class theatres cannot he obtained for Mime Bernhardt. The tent will saat i 75O people. The Texas cities in which Mne' Bernhardt will play arc Dal- las, Fort Worth. Austin. Waco. san Anto-- nio. Galveston and Houston and she will use the tent only where the theatres are closed ta her.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-22
saas.144 spent By Texas.

Washington. Feb. 21.-The Secretary of War today submitted a statement 10 the House in compliance with reso- lution showing that Texas expanded SssS,144 in defense of the Texas border from marauders and rangers between 1855 and 1860, for which the State has never been reimbursed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-22
FIRE IN MEMPHIS.
Office Building of the Equitable Llfe fs
 Gutted.

Gutteo.
 Memphis. Tenn. Feb 21.-Lrhe four upper floors of the office building of the Equitable Life Assurance Society at the corner of Jefferson and Main Streets were gutted by fire tonight which originated in a storage room adjoining tho offices of the Brad- streets agency in the second floor of the building. The loss is estimated at s2oO. .0Oo. The fire was discovered about o'clock and within few moments the entire upper floors of the building were in flames. It was feared the entire building would bs destroyed. At II o'clock. however. the fire wass well under control and confined to the upper floors. The building was built in 1889 at a cost of $150. .000. It is situated in the heart of the bushes district and was occupied almost exclusively by attorneys as offices
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-22
Reunion pntes Chanrsd.

Macon. Ga. Feb. al--Through the efforts of Maior-General c. M Wiley. commander Georgia Division Confederate Veterans. the dates for the general reunion of veterans at New Orleans have been changed from Apria a. 25, and 26 to the following week ir May SO as not to conflict with the Memorial Day in Georgia. which b April 2sA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-22
BINDING IN ENGLAND.
RritlSh Court UphOIds the Dakota Di- yOPce Law.


 London, Feb 21.-The validity of a Dakota divorce in England was today affirmed by Sir John Gorrell Barnes. fudge of the divorce court division of the High Court of Justice. The ques- tion was raised in the case of Mrs Armytage, who petitioned the court to declare her marriage to Edward Army taee valid. She formerly was the wife of Charles GiIIig, an American living in London and South Dakota, where she obtained divorce on the ground of dc sertion, and subsequently, married MT Armytage.
 MT. Gillig also remarried. but last wear began proceedings 10 nullify hie marriage on the ground that the d. vorce which his first wife obtained in South Dakota was not binding upon him, and that consequently his secop' marriage was invalid. Justice Barnes has now decided against MT. Gillig's contention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-22
ITO GET RID OF CowARDs.
Russian Government Plans to Purge
 It's Army.

Its Army.
 St. Petersburg, Feb 21.-Unprece- army of officers acused of cow ardice and surrendering during the war for no haesonable cause were announced today by the military organ, the Russky Invalid. Captive officers returning from Japan will, un- less they were wounded when captured. be tried before courts of honor and unless reinstated by the' unanimous decision or their fellow officers, will be dismissed in disgrace.
 "ContusIons," a frequent excuse for surrendering. will not be accepted. The higher officers who were responsible for the surrender of their organizations must secure a vlndication from a court of honor and the minister of war. Such cases will be submitted to the emperor Individuality The troops which com posed the garrison at Port Arthur are exempt from these provisions, the responsibility for the surrender of that fortress falling on General Stossel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-22
Iuxentorleu og rrench Churches.

Paris, Feb. 2l.--Inventorles under the law separating church and state were taken in twenty-seven parish churches today. Numerous manifestations oc- cured, but there was no serious dis turbances except, at a small church near the cathedral of Notre Dame, where several arrests were made as the result of disorderly scene. The congregations occupied number or churches throughout the night, thus nreventing the taking of inventories in eleven churches. Similar slight disor- ders took place at many Interior points.