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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19

shells picked up at Brownsville cor respond exactly with the marks of the cartridges discharged by experiments by them of one of the guns of "B company
 That the marks on eleven of the shells correspond exactly with the marks on the cartridges discharged by them from another of "Bv company's guns.
 That the marks on eight more of the shells correspond exactly with the marks on the cartridges discharged by them from a third gun Of Company B.
 That the marks on the remaining three of the shells correspond with tho arks on the cartridges discharged by them from a fourth gun of the "B' company, but that in tiiis fourth case. due probsbly to the fact that tho cartridge had failed of discharge in another rife, they bore double marks and go made the Identification with the fourth rife shell less certain
 lieutenant Hawkins and inspector spooner state that their examination proves beyond reasonable doubt that the three groups of shells eleven, eleven and eight--were discharged from three specifically numbered guns of -B" company and that in all proba- bflity the fourth group of three shells was discharged from another gun of the same company"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19
OR NoTa
ANOTHER REPORT AS TO ALAHAMA
 JUDGEsHIP.
Persons Outside Of Alabama Said to be Working for Huntsville Man Officials Say no Decision
 Reached.

Washingt March 1s.--fspeciaf )-- It seems to be a most difficult mat tetr to find out who will be appointed additional federal judge in Alabama under the Clayton bill. report was flying around today that Mir Hundiey of Huntsville certainly had been agreed upon but careful Inquiry proved that no action had yet been taken.
 MT. Loeb, secretary to the president and Mir. Ganss. secretary to Che attor- ney general. both said in response to questions asked that no decision had yet been reached.
 From another source it Is learned that the higher officials are so busy with more pressing matters they can not take tip this case It is learned. however. that the greatest sort of pressure is being exerted in. circles outside of Alabama in the interest of Hundley.
 If Democrat is finally selected the belief still Is he will be Judge walker of Huntsville. It is known beyond a doubt that the president is very favor ably impressed with his qualifications
 The drawings for the Improvement on the public buildings at MontRom- eTg have been conpieted at the super. vising architects office here, and the work win soon coTnmence. Tn put ting on the finishing touches s12.0oO will be spent in accordance with the provisions required in the last general bill through the efforts of Representa- tive Wiley.
 Alfred J. stofer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19
Y0AKUM A VISITOR
RAILWAY MfAGNATE CALLS AT
 WHITE HOUSE.
Ills Second Conference With President Roosevelt in Ten Dayn---DecIares In Favor of Close Co.,
 operation.

Washington. March 1s.-The Presi- dent had conference today with B. F. Yoakum, chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chicago. Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company.
 This is the second conference the President has had with Yoakum within the past ten days. The latter,ha here tofore declared himself unreservediy In favor of co-operation between the roads and the Federal Government, and today he emphasized his previous statement by saying that he was In favor of the closest possible relation ship between the two.
 Mir. YoAknm declined to discuss the purpose of his interview with the Pres ident.
 Mfr. Yoalkum left at midnight fo, New York. Before his departure he made this statement:
 n cannot talk about my conference with the President came here on m, own initiative and merely continued aonversaticn which had with ths President and the Interstate Commercl Commission last week. That is all ran say about the matter
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19
A SECOND KISHNEFF
JEWS AT PODIHIL0, ROUMANIA.
 ARE MAsSACRED.
CabIeGram Received Ky Counfrymeu fin America AnOuncing Terrible Slaughter Since Thursday. Hebrew Pepulation's Homes
 Were PilIaged.

New York. March 1s.-A cable dis patch received last night by The Jew ish Morning Journal of this city, re- porting that terrible massacres have occurred at Podihilo, Roumania. has caused consternation among the Rou- manian Jews in New York
 They fear another Kfshineff affair. in which so many Russian Jews per- ished. Podihilo, strangely enough. is only about thirty miles from Kisht- neff, which is in Bessarabla, across the Russian frontier.
 All the Roumanian societies in New York were notified to attend a mass meeting tonight in the Manhattan Lyceum in the heart of the East Side ghetto. The best measures that can be taken to aid the afflicted at PodihiIo were discussed and decided upon.
 A cablegram received here announc- ing the massacre was signed, according to the recipients, by three leading mer- chants of Podihilo. The cabfegram foilowss
 Terrible massacre since last Thurs day. Town totally destroyed. All the Jewish population are ruined and houses pillaged. We ask help"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19
FORMS A COALITION
SALVADOR CASTS ITS LOT WITH
 HONDURAS.
Government That Had UnpIeasantness with Nicaragua Last Year Again Wants to Fight and Joins
 Cause of HOniIla.

Panama. March 1s--According to re- liable information received here from salvador that country has allied itseli openly with Honduras in the war with Nicaragua
 On March 10. $500 salvadorean sol. diers landed at Amapala and proceeded the next morning In the direction oi Choluteca. This body of men came from San Miguel. in Honduras. and un. der the command of General Jose Do. lores Presa-
 It is further reported that Gener- al Bonilla, President of Honduras, at the head of a body of troops. has start ed for Segovia, Nicaragua
 In this movement he is supported by two attachments of Nicaraguan revolu- tionists commanded by General Cham OTTO and Chavarria. The government of Guatemala has refused 8 request made by Honduras revolutionists to be permitted to cross the frontier and in- wade Honduras.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19
DESPERATE 1 PISTOL DUEL Three Killed at Alabama
 Mine. SUPERINTENDENT A VICTIM Stays Two Drunken Wofkmen Be-
 fore Passing Away. H. H. chamberIayne Wa. Eaaeavorsns to Quiet Disturbance at sisca when Employees shot Him
 --Died in Blrmingham.
SUPERINTENDENT A VICTIM

Birmingham. Ala. March 1s.--H H. chamberlayne. Superintendent of the mines of the Crescent Coal Company. at sloca. Ala. Is dead: Joe Creek. a miner. Is also dead. and Will Creek. his brother, is dying as the result of a three-cornered pistol fight at the mines this afternoon.
 The two miners had been drinking and were creating a disturbance at the country store. Mir. chamberlaxne tried to quiet them when Joe Creek fired upon him. taking his hat from hts head and knocking him down. While he was down Creek fired second shot which resulted in Mir chamberiayna'a death In a Birmingham hospital sev- aral hours later.
 While mortally wounded and lying on the ground. Chamberiayne pulled hts pistol and fired several shots. one of which Killed Joe Creek and fatally injured his brother VIII.
 chamberIayne's remains will be sent to Richmond, Va. his former home. foN ,nterment
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19
STORY A FAKE.
0mcers at Penrose Trial Hear From
 Galveston.

0flcers at Pemrose Trial Hear From,
 Galveston.
 San Antonio, Tex, March ts---very little new testimony was taken today In the Penrose court matriai. The cross examination of Lieutenant HarboId, who went on the stand Saturday. was completed.
 The trial Is drawing to a close and the examination of witnesses is being shortened.
 The story of D. c. Grays alleged con- fession, is considered here as q fake |.6 telegram to the department bead Quarters here from Lieutenant Fred Van s. Chamberlain, recruiting officer at Houston and Galveston, says:
 Gray story a fake. Gray has work ed in Galveston seven years and has never been In the army
 Aiexander Ash, formerly a private in Company D, 18th Infantry, testified this Afternoon that he was on guard duty at Mattamaras Ferry the night of the Brownsville raid He heard several shots about midnight and thought they were fired from the vicinity of a cer- tain saloon of which ho knew He de- clared that he was approached while on duty by individuals and a party of mon who remarked. Better get him. and 'Hes on duty, leaving him, hove lever, unn1olested.
 James Howell diGchafged negro private of the 25th. testffied that he was serving as sentry on the night Of the raid and that he heard the shots. several reports breaking the stiffness at first. followed by fusilade. He called the corporal of the guard and fired his piece three times on the parade grounds. Major Penrose came and asked him concerning the shots. He replied that some one was shoot taw in the rcud to his right. capsasn & Rs Lyon, commandfng Company D. 25th Infantry. since 1904, said that on the night of the raid Ma Jor Penrose ordered him to extend his company from the main gate to the Rio Grande. Roll call showed two of his company absent on pass. He heard the firing and believed that the post had been fired upon, He believed that yet. He saw Mayor Combe. after talk with whom, Major Penrose directed the com pany 10 be. checked again with the same result Captain Lyon inspected the guns the next morning. They were not found to be perfectly clean but be- trayed no evidence, of having been fired.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19
TREACHERY FEARED
DISASTER ABOARD LENA VUAa
 PERHAPs PREMEDaTATED
Sailors Affected by the An4i-NsIIstsnt Propaganda Express Satisfaction Over Explosion and Officers
 Demand Their Discharge.

Toulon. March 1s,--The explosion which destroyed the battIsship lena. 1t is now believed. may possibly have been due to criminal act.
 A sailor has been arrested for hay ing spoken in qualification at the dia- aster. and the commander of another warship has received letter threat. ening similar catastrophe to his ves- sel.
 Naval officers are demanding that sailors affected by the anti-militIat propaganda be promptly given shore duty. A launch in which Prestds.,t , Falleires visited the fleet during tbs past week, sank in the harbor snns day. A defective keel beam was the cause.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19
OVATION TO CASTRO.
Venezuelan President Faeturna to Can.
 itaI Improved in Health.


 ital Improved in Health.
 Caracas, Venezuela, March l6. bv way of Willemstad. Curacao, March 18. President Castro finding the air of Macuto growing hot. returned to Cara acas today, giving evidence of wonders ful improvement in health
 A bed had been placed ins special car, but the President refused to oes cupy it, and sat up during the twq hours trip, gazing at the mountain scenery When the train arrived hena thousands of people lined the streefa and a regiment of troops guarded the railroad station. President Castra walked unassisted from the train ta his carriage strolling on the platform for a few moments before entering thu vehicle with his sister.
 A presidential salute was fired by a battery of artillery The President enjoyment of the sun and music and of his return to public life was shown plainly in his bright eyes as he ans swered the cheering with which hia appearance was greeted by repeatedip raising his hat but his face was palisa and his grey tweed suit hung fooaeIv on his shrunken frame The progroNa of President Castro from the station to the vile Ignacio was one of e6n@ spicuous ovation.
 -President Gomez welcomed tna President on the threshold of the villa and they ehatted together for an hour when Castro becoming tired wene ta bsdJ
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19
BUILDING COLLAPSES
RESULT OF THE GREAT FLOOD AT
 CINCINNATI.
Italian Woman and Three-Year-OId Child Were Killed in Collapse of Three-StOry Brick
 Tenement

Cincinnati. March 1s.--A three-story brick block at the corner of Front and Plum Streets. which has been sur rounded by the Ohio river flood for sev- eral days, collapsed tonight, resulting in the death of two persons and Injury of ten others.
 The building was occupied by several Italian families. A middle-aged wo- man and her 3-year-old child were in- stantfy Killed. The building was sur rounded by ten feet of water which weakened the walls and caused the collapse.
 The police had much difficulty in res cuing the injured. being compelled to use boats.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19
STRIKE AT aADsDEN.
Electrfcians Go Out on Account Q
 Change of Foremen.

Change of Foremen.
 Gadsden, March 1s.--(Speciall l- Twenty electricians. employed in the local plant of the Southern Steel Com pany. struck this afternoon.
 The trouble is said to have arisen over the discharge of J. H. Coleman the chief electrician. who has been at the plant since its establishment. and who was very popular with the men.
 Assistant Manager Nichols. who re- gently took charge, appointed a man named Kennedy to the position satur- day. and the change went into effect today. There is said to be no griev- ance against the new man, but they consider that Coleman had not been treated fairly. The operation of the plant has not been seriously interfered with
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19
WIRELESS IS BLAMED.
New Theory Advanced For ExnIo.tor
 Aboard Iena

New Theory Advanced For FxnIo.tor
 Aboard lena.
 Toulon, March 1s.-M.. Naudin. tha wireless telegraph expert, has sdo vanced a new theory in regard to the cause or the disaster to the battleship lena, whose after part was destrova5 by the explosion of magazine Msrch 12, resulting in considerable loss of life. VA
 He says that at the time of the sx- plosion 1t was noted that nowerS,, wireless currents were passing ana he believes that the vessels Isolation In the drydock here resulted in the ac- cumulation of secondary Hertzian waves in the 'B' powder maeazina from the ships wireless apparatus ana that an outside current communicat ted high tension spark.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19
DIR. WHITE NAMED.
Man Who Successfully Fought Fever
 I'm Charge of station.

In ChnrKe Of StutIOn.
 New Orleans. March 1s.-Dr. J. Fl. White, the United States Marine Hospf- tai officer who organized and directed the campaign which stamped out yell low fever in New Orleans in 1905, to- pervising inspector of maritime quar- antine in Louisiana. Mississippi and the Central American fruit ports. His appointment was made by Surgeon General wyman of the marine hospital service and inagurates the national quarantine which in Louisiana sup plants the state system which has been in vogue for many years
 The work of quarantine in pr Wy
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19
Neyv Ururunyan Cabtnef

Montevtdeo, March IS. --The new Uruguayan cabinet Is announced as follows:
 Aivaro Guillot. minister of the inte- rtor. Jacobo Varela, foreign affairs.
 carbriel Terra, public instruction. labor and industry.
 General Eduardo Vasquez, war.
 senor Lamelee, public worka-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19
Alabama at cnpstaI.

Washington, March Especial. )--s Rural carriers appointed: Atmore, route 1, Robert F. Lowery carrier, Henry O. Pritchett substitute: Lexing- ton, route 1, William T. Newton car- Tier, John J. Newton substitute; Wood- stock. route 1. Daniel 2. Carroll. car- rier, Jacob M casser substitute.
 The name of postoffice at Brockfons Coffee County. has been changed tu New Brockton with John L.. Brock~ ton as postmaster
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19
rEoSAGE CHARGED.
Prominent Georgia Farmers Arrnigmess
 fu Federal Court

Prominent Ge0FKtD FMFmaer9 AEEA1&mE8
 fu Federal Court.
 Macon, Ga. March 1S-A. r. Moselx and A. s. Hardeman were araigned before the Federal authorities here un- der a charge of peonage because of the alleged arrest and detention of neRro named Hurt on a warrant Charging cheating and swindling.
 Both are prominent Jasper County farmers They secured a stay Of pro- cedings until March 80, when their wit- nesses will appear. Both men made bond They had the negro arrested for running away from Mosely's farm after borrowing money.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19
DID NO DAMAGE |.
Rains WMI Not Cause Further Rise as
 PfttsbuFg.

Pittsburg. March 1s-Reports from the headwaters of the Allegheny river today indicate that yesterdays rains will not seriously affect the stage of water at Pittsburg. The rivers con- tinue to recede here and no further damage is expected.
 There was a general resumption of operations at the mills and mines in this vicinity today and the many thou sands of men who were thrown out of employment by the high water are again at work
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19
yxin Naf f.hanre ror,n.

New Orleans, March ls.--A telegram from Washington today announced that the government will make no change in its form of giving the final ginners report on Wednesday. The New or leans Exchange had protested against a proposed change. claiming that 1t would cause great loss to cotton inter- aats.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19
NICE MAKES REPORT.

Delivered Its Cargo of Arms and AIn-
 munttioB in Safety.
 New Orleans, March 1S,--The mall steamer Harry T. Inge arrived today from Puerto Cortez, Honduras, and re- ported that the Honduran gunboat Olympia with 800 troops. three large calibre rifed cannon and several Amer ican Runners had sailed from Port Cortez, ostensibly for TruxilIo.
 The troops were supplied with arms shipped from New Orleans on the Inge, which arrived at Port Cortez March 12. The. exact date of the oIympia's sail ing is not known.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19
Roosevelt Declines InvItatIou

Chicago. March 1S.--President Roose-s welt has declined the invitation to at~ tend the National Packers Exposition which will begin here on May 1, but has consented to open the exposition by touching a button at the White House.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19
HoNpuRANrANs scAREp.
Diaauteting RumOrs Have Bad Effect
 At Puerto COrteH.

At Puerto COrteB.
 New Orleans. March 1s.--Passengers arriving here today from Honduran- oan ports declare that when they left near the end of last week. there were disduieting rumors that the fighting had gone seriously against Honduras.
 They had, however, no details about the actual operations. Some of them reported that arms and supplies stored at Puerto Cortez Honduras have been removed in fear of any attack by the Nicaraguan naval forces. It was also said that anxiety exists about the Honduran gunboat Ia Taumbla which sailed from Puerto Cortez March I2, and which was generally believed to be bound for Ceiba.
 At last accounts the gunboat had not reached that port
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19
FLAMES RoosEvELT.

Railroad Preaident Says Exeoutive Ia
 Responsible for Money strin@eney.
 Los Angeles. March 1S.--In an in- teryiew in an afternoon paper. Pres- ident F.. P. Ripley. of the Santa Fe, who is now at Santa Barbara, is quot ed as saying that President Roosevelt is responsible for the present uncer- tain conditione in Wall Street and att tributes the recent semi-panic to brush fires which the President start. ed |"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19
Rnef TriaI Pontnone.l.

San Francisco. March IS--The trial of Abraham Ruef was today postponed nn- til March 25, on motion of District Att torney Heney. to await decision of the United States Supreme Court on Ruef' application for writ of habeas cor@ puR
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19
FnIsr WANTS NEW TRIAL.

For First Time Nashville Doctor u..
 clares His Innocence.
 Nashville. Tenn, March is-Tbe hearing of further proof in the presenta- tion of the motion for a new trial of Dr Herman Feist, charged with the mur der of Mrs Rose Mangrum, and who was found guilty of murder in the first degree was continued today.
 The lips of the accused were unsealed for the first time in an affidavit in which he prociairms his innocence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19
storm Hondurnnenn Port.

Washington. March 1s.--A dispatch received by the State Department from
 Philip R. Brown, Secretary of the American mission to Honduras and Guatemala and who Is now at Tegu- cigalpa. Honduras, dated March 16. an- nounced that the report was in circu- lation in that city that Trujillos Hon-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19
ItaIy,s Representatives to Hnrs.e

Rome, March 1s.--Italy's represau~ tatives to The Hague peace. conferences will be Count Tortenelli. Italian am bassador to France and Deputy Guide Pompiiij who is under secretary of the ministry of foreign affairs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19
Adynncea Nferer,n f,ane.

Washington, March 1s.-The Supreme Court of the Ur;ted States today ad- vanced the hearing in the case of Mag gie Myers. the Missouri woman who K under sentence of death on the charge of murdering her husband and set 1t for April 22. next.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19

mans new field is immense on account of the danger of yellow fever from Central American ports and other places. Last year the state board of health In charge of quarantine employ ed TOO persons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19
CAPTuRE TRuJILLo

duras. was being stormed by NicaraS guan vessels.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19
MELLEN ARRIVES.
Railread President e gaserSiew Mr.
 RooseveIt Todax.

Roosevelt Today.
 Washington, March 1s.--prealdent Charles s. Meilen of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad. ar- rived here tonight and tomorrow will confer with President Roosevelt ra- garding the railroad situation
 Mir. Mellen went immediately to his hotel apartments and denied himself ta interviewers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19
MOTION ovEBRULED.
Mover Turned Down in First Plea tC
 Court.

OOuTt.
 Boise, Idaho. March 1s.-In the case of the State against Mover Haywood and Pettibone, officials of the Western Federation of Miners, accused of com plicity in the killing of former Cover nor Steunenberg, the motion of the de- fense to dismiss the case was argued at Caldwell today.
 The court took the matter under ad- xlsement The motion to dismiss was
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19

NIcaraEuan Naval Forces Take the
 Honduras Port.
 Managua, Nicaragua, March 18.--The port of Tru1illo. Honduras. has been captured by the Niearaguan naval forces.
 The Hondurans left behind them d piece of artillery, a number of rifles and a quantity of ammunition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19
SIX WE'RE DROWNED.
HOrrifying Accident to Pleasure Party
 in Spaufah Canal

in Spanish Canal.
 Valladoda, Spain. March 1s.-An un- usual and horrifying drowning accident occurred here yesterday.
 Pedro Marcos. a lawyer, his two children, their nurse, and young lady were drowned by their carriage and horse falling from a bridge into a. canal. Sonora Marcos, who was with the party, was the only one that was
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19
supreme Court to Recenn.

Washington. March 1s-The chiaf Justice announced today that fine s,,- preme Court of the United States will take two weeks recess from rert Monday until April 8. 1'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19
HONOR TO CLEvELAND.

Mayor McCIeIIan Causes Three Flag.
 to ne Displayed.
 New York. March 1S.--By order of Mayor Mcclellan, the national, State and city flags were run up on the city hall flag staffs today in honor of for mer President Grover Cleveland, who is 70 years of age today.
 This compliment is said not to have been paid any private citizen in the last half century
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19
WEATHER FoRECAsT. i.

Wnsh1nef0n, March 1Sy-For Ala bamns Partly cloudy Tuesday and Wednesdnys probably showers Wednes- day in north portion, fresh south to southwest wfnds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19

overruled by Judge Wood. Arguments was then begun on the motion for a change of venue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-19
CANAL ZONE JUDGES
Charles R Williams of COIumbus, Gn ..
 Gets App0intmemf

Gets Appointment.
 Washington. March IS. Thomas F. <. Brown. Jr., of New York. and Charles R. Williams of Columbus. Ga. were today named district judges for the Isthmian canal zone.