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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-21
WANT TO BE JUDGE
NAMES OF ALABAMA MEN WHO ARE
 MENTIONED.
Equally as Many Democrats es Repub- Ilcans are Suggested for Bench in Northern District
 of State.

Washington. Feb. 20.-(Special. J. The cron of applicants for the new Fed eral judgeship in Alabama So far Is said by well informed persons to be composed of E. D. Smith and E. K. Campbell, Democrats, of Birmingham: Judge John Pelham. Democrat, of An niston; o. D. Street. Republican. Cunt ersville; S. S. Pleasants, Republican. Huntsvi!le: William Fl. Smith. Repub- lican. Birmingham; John H. Bankhead. Jr, Democrat Jasper. The name of Judge R. w. Walker, Democrat. of Huntsville, Is also being mentioned.
 A number of the Senators and Rerre- sentatives have extended congratula- ttons to MT. Clayton for putting the bill through.
 As stated in these dispatches last night. there Is no doubt that the meas ure will be approved by the President.
 Alfred J. Stofer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-21
STEAMER
 /GoES DOWN REnmed by French Man-of- War. TWO OF CREW ARE MISSING Uneonfirmed Report That Seven
 Men Were Drowned. Signals At Bend of the Mississippi Riv- CT Were Mistaken and kIeber
 Strikes the Fruiter The
 Hugoma.

New Orleans. Feb. 2o.-In hazy weather the French cruiser Kleber to- 1 night rammed and sank the American fruit steamer Hugoma on the Mississip- ! pi River. just off the center of the city. Two of the fruit ships crew have not l been accounted for, while another. James oNeal, suffered a broken leg from the impact. The cruiser was but slightly damaged
 The Kleber, just arriving from Ha- vana, was rounding the sharp turn ! winch gives New Orleans the name of 'The Crescent City" and the Hu- gonna, drifting with the six mile ed- dying current of the present flood wa ter. turned directly into the man Of wars path. Captain Lewis of the Hu- gonna says that his signal was mis- taken by the warship. The latter struck the fruit ship amidships on the port side, nearly cutting the vessel in twain and within five minutes the Hu- gonna plunged to the bottom in more than 100 feet of water. Several of her crew scrambled upon the bows of the cruiser before the latter backed free, while others lowered boats and one or two jumped into the river.
 The 1aanching of boats was extreme- y difficult, for when struck the Hugo- ma rolled far to starboard remaining there until -he cruiser backed. when the fruitshi.J immediately listed far to port and began to go down.
 The Hugoma was bound for Porto Rican ports. carrying over 1S,000 pock- cts of rice, nearly 5000 sacks of -four and consignment of crossties. The vessel was of small tonnage and was built in 1901 at Wyandotte. Mich.
 Late tonight the report that seven of the Hugoma's crew had been drowned had not been confirmed and the steam er's purser said he believed all on board had been saved. The steamers cross ties made good life preservers for those who jumped overheard.
 The Hugoma carried twenty-six men, including officers, and she had no pas- ,senEers. s. R% se f5 ,
 On board the crpiscr KIsbess svefea Paul Lefaivre. French Minister to Cuba. and Admiral Thierry commander of the Atlantic Division of the French Navy. The commander of the cruiser said that tha Hugoma was responsible for the collision, having attempted to cross the man-of wars bows. A ferry boat had passed between the two vessels shortly before they struck.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-21
BISHOP FITZGERALD ILL.
Catholic DIgnItary of Little Rock IL
 Very Low.

Hot Springs. Ark, Feb. 21--At 1 o'clock this morning one of the at tending physicians stated that Bishop Edward Fitzgerald. of the Catholic Dio- cese of Little Rock, was sinking ra- pidly, and that all hope of his recovery had been abandoned The physicians believe that he will not live through the night.
 Bishop Fitzgerald now n years of age. suffered a second paralytic stroke three days ago. and his condition has grown worse with the hours. By req son of i'll health. lie resigncd active charee of the Diocese several months aoo. Bishop Coadjutator Morris of Nash vile. taking up the work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-21
NOT FIRST WILL
Lawyer Who Drew OrieInaI Testamene
 Won't Aid ThaW.

Pittsburg. Feb. 20.--Attorney John McCleave today admitted that he drafted Harry k. Thaws first will and that he was asked to go to New York to testify in the defense of ths PIttsburger charged with Stanford Whites murder, but that he had re- fused
 Attorney McCleave gave it as his opinion that Thaw was perfectly sane when he drew the instrument. He said he knew nothing about tho codicil offered In evidence Monday and de. cIared he failed to recognize any DOT ton of the will which he had written. as published in tho newspapers yes terday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-21
FIGHTING CONTINUES.
HOndurian Army Is Beaten In Several
 Lively Serlmmages.

HOndurian Army Is Beaten In Several
 Lively Serlmmages.
 Managua. Nicaragua. Feb. 20.-The Nicaraguan army, under Generals Vas uez and Fornos, has defeated the forces of Honduras at several points cap turing important positions.
 President Bonilla. of Honduras, has issued a proclamation in which recent events are distorted and appealing for adjustment a boundary question which Nicaragua has not taken into late con sderatiop since the King of Spain rendered his award in the matter. From the outset Nicaragua has only demanded ample satisfaction for the violation of her territory, for the at- tack made on property and the burn ing of buildings in Nicaraguan terri tory by regular troops of Honduras and for the killing of Nicaraguan sol tIiers who composed the small frontier guard which was attacked by Hon. duras troops
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-21
PROSECUTE l.. AND Y.
Kentucky Court Takes Action Against
 President smith.

Shelbyville. Ky, Feb. 20.-Thc pros ceedlngs against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad on a contempt rule issued by Special Judge F. R. Feland of the Shelby Circuit Court. came up for hearing today.
 The contempt rule was issued against the Louisville and Nashville and N. H. Smith and c. A. Davies for failing to comply with a Judgment of this court affirmed by the court of appeals requiring tho defendant conn pany to operate trains over said line of railroad between shelbyvills and Chistiansburg.
 The court sustained the rule and gave President smith sixty days in which to purge himself by beginning the operation of trains.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-21
Af,er Thentre Trust

Anstin. Tex Fob 20 "A bill aimed at the so-called theatrical trust" and providing that independent organiza- tions shall have the same opportuni- ty to secure open dates in Texas the atres at those represented by the so- called trust was passed by the State Senate today A penalty of $500 is fixed for each violation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-21
JEROME SHOWS ABILITY
 IN THE CROSS EXAMINATION

iettee the coadjutor archbishop of Par Is. of carrying out the negotiations with the perfect of the Seine. NJ. De Selves in a manner which conveys the idea That they may lead to the capituia- ton of the church to NJ Briands pol icy
 As the statement of the Nouvelliste reflects the views of the headquarters of the French church. it shows danger of disunion among the French episco- pacy if the negotiations continue to be entrusted to Mgr. Amiette.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-21
Heors FrOm GOverument.

WashingtOn, teh. 2O-The Nicara- guan Minister, Mir. Corea, tonight re- cetved cablegram from his home government giving additional informa- ton regarding tine outbreak of hostill- ties between Nicaragua and Honduras Monday afternoon on the Nicaraguan frontier. The cablegram was withheld pending it's presentation to Secretary Root tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-21
VATICAN NOT MOLLIFED.
Attitude to French Government Has Not
 Been Changed.

Rome. Feb 2O-The action of the French chamber of deputies yesterday in voting to support the government s policy in the matter of sepcration of church and state has not modified the vaticians attitude. It Is stated that If n large majority of tho notorious enemies of the church approved M, Rriand'a policy this does not reassure inc vatician in regard to the propos- ed contracts for the lease of the church. es which contain many points dim cult to arrange
 The keynote 10 tho situation in France is sounded today by the "Nou- veIliste" of lyons, France. a Catholic orEan. which openly accuses Mgr Am.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-21
pAssEs RIVER BILL.
Senate Adopts hut One Amendment to
 House Measure.


 House Measure.
 Washington, D. C.. Feb. 2o-The Senate tonight passed the river and harbor appropriation bill carrying a total of S92,720.472. All the commit tee amendments were agreed to.
 The bill occupied the senate an hour and twenty-five minutes.
 Senator McLaurin of Miss, made an effort to get an appropriation for the upper Tombigbee river and although he presented several alternative proposi- tions ranging from $1.500,000 to $200.o00 the Senator would not accept one of them.
 The only amendment adopted during the consideration added $250,000 to the item for coal and transportation and $1S0.Oo0 for power plant at the Nor folk navy yard.
 Senator Carmack offered an amend ment appropriating $100.000 for a cast iron and steel foundry at the Washing ton navy yard but this was rejected on a point of order made by Mir. Hale.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-21
INVASION BEGINS
NICARAGUAN ARMY CROSSES
 FRONTIER OF HONDURAS.
After Victory of February IS, al Which General CarcainO Fell The Soldiers Press on to the
 Capitol.

Managua, Nicaragua. Feb. 2O.-As a result of the hostilities which broke out February IS between Honduras and Nicaragua. resulting in the re- pulse of the Hondurean army. the Nicaraguan troops are now advanc- ing into the interior of Honduras.
 General Carcamo, who led the at- tacking force, was killed during the fighting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-21
MORMONS REJOICE.
Utah Legislature Adopts COnGratuIat- OrY Resolutions To Senate.

OEy hNcSOhuhhOHS senate
 Salt Lake City, Utah, Feb 20-Among active Republicans and the leaders of the Mormon Church. there was great rejoicing this afternoon when the news came from Washington that Senator Smoot had been sustained. By unani- nous standing vote the lower house of the Utah Legislature adopted the fol- lowing joint resolution:
 Be 1t resolved by the Legislature of the State of Utah. that in determining that Reed Shoot Is entitled to his seat, the United States Senate has stood for constitutional rights against powerful influence and has avoided dangerous precedent.
 "Therefore. the thanks and congratu- latIons of the State of Utah are hereby extended to the Senate of the United States for It's final action on the case"
 The resolution was introduced fin the Senate and went over until tomorrow on a point of order.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-21
BOY ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.
Decatur Youngsters "DIdnf Know Il
 Was LOaded.1

Decatur. Feb, 2O-(speciaI. )-steve Kelly. aged twelve, was accidentally shot and seriously. if not fatally wounded about o'clock this evening by Carl Arantz. aged l4.
 The boys were at the home of the Arantz boy, and were cleaning an old 32-calibre revolver. Arantz had the re- volver In his hand when the weapon was accidentally discharged. the ball passing into the Kelly boys chest and lodging there. Physicians probed for inc ball. but failed to find 1t.
 Both of the boys are of prominent families.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-21
CONDEMN swETTENHAM.
Governor of Jamaien Is Stfli Maxim
 Donkey of Himself.

Kingston, Feb. 2o.--A mass meeting of citizens, held Monday night, con- demned Governor Swettenham for pre- venting monetary assistance coming here.
 The meeting adopted q petition to Parliament for a grant of sT50,000 and a loan of t5,000,o00 to assist in the re- building of the city.
 Plana are now on foot for rebuilding a vastly improved Kingston. All the principal ttoroughfares in the eommef- cial section will be widened, while Lit tie Port Royal Street, that nearest the harbor front, will be abolished.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-21
WILL KEEP MAGoON.
PFesideDt Has No Idea of Replacing the Cuban Governor.

Cuban Governor.
 Washington. Feb. 20-Referring to published reports of an interview with General Andrade in Havana yesterday, in which the general gives the sub stance of an interview with President Roosevelt. 1t is officially stated that the President did not tell any one that he was about to withdraw Governor Ma Roon from Cuba and 1t is added that he has not the slightest intention of so do'ne at present or in the near future.
 General Andrade's talk with the Pres ident lasted only couple of minutes, and took place in the hearing of sev- eral persons. He afterwards repeated the statements he had made to tho President to Secretary Taft.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-21
says Invaders were RepuIaed

San Salvador Rci ublic of Salvador, Feb. 20 0-Despatches received here by Senor Davila, the representative of Honduras here, say that the Nlcara- guan army invaded Honduras territo- ty at Portillo Del Espino and that after two hours fighting the invading forces were completely defeated, leav- ing thirty-seven men killed and many wounded on the field.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-21
OLDEST soUTHERNER DEAD.
Frederic Messer Used TObaccO and Corn
 aNhlalRY n CenfnRH.

Charlotte, N. C.. Feb. 20.-Frederic Messer. the South's oldest citizen. fa- nous as a hunter and trapper. Is dead at his homo in Haywood County at the age of 1lA years.
 He was hale and vigorous up to with Tn a few months of hls death. He used tobacco and corn whiskey of the noun. tains in moderation a.I his life.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-21
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WHILE DYNAMTTING FISH
 FATHER AND SON KILLED
Birmingham Ala, Feb. 20.-

! Birmingham Ala, Feb. 2O.-
 ! A speclal to The News from Clan ! ton says that while Tom Jones, ! A farmer, and his two sons were @ engaged in dynamiting fish in the , Coosa River, charge of the ex- . pIosIve drifted under their boat | and the boat with the three men ! in 1t was blown ten feet Into the . air. ! The father and one of the sons
 . were killed outright and sank \ beneath the water. The other
 ! young man caught fragment of ! inc boat. but drIfted Into an eddy
 < andi was drowned. None of the N bodies were recovered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-21
SchooI Shin Reuortn.

Horta Azore Island. Feb 90--The German school ship Stein. on her way home from the west Indies. by way of Bermuda, arrived here today and re- ported all well on boardA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-21
Another wreck victim.

New York, Feb. 20.-Elsie Sniffen, aged 12 years, of Englewood, N. J.. who was injured in the wreck of the White Plains express on the New York Cen. raI Saturday night. died today, bringing the number of fatalities up to twenty-two.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-21
stnte pepartment Notified.

Washington. Feb 9O.-The State Depart ment has received official confirmation of the press despatches telling of fighting be- tween the forces of Nicaragua and Hondu- ras According to the information recetv- ed the clash took place last Monday. No details are given.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-21
SENTENCED TO DEATH
I"ry Refuse. to Believe Ferrern'"

Jury Refuses tO Believe Ferrer"'H Statement Of German TDterNereDce
 Kimberley. Feb. 20.-Ferrera. the iaader of the raid from Germ n Northwest At-ica last October, and four of his followers were today sem tenccd to death.
 re jury refused to credit tho state ment of Ferrera that German cap tain named Seibert instructed him to cross the border and stir up sedltIon in Cane Colony
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-21
French Cruiser Ashore,


 Paris, Feb. 20--The Ministry of Ma rine has received a desuatch announc- ing that the French cruiser Jean Bart had gone ashore off Punta Galha, be- tween Cane Blenco and Rio Orc. and will be a total loss.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-21
MALkER NOT BENEFITED
Says He Was Dupc of Game of SmoOtI
 
Nnu Rritain- Conn

New Britain Conn. Feb 20, Pres ident. Philip Corbin, of the Savings Rank of New Britain today made pub lie a letter received from William Walker the missing treasurer mailed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-21
THE WEATHER.

washington. Feb. ee.-For Alabama: Fair Thursday; colder in north portion; Friday partly cloudy and colder; fresh northwest winds,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-21

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Bisbee daily review., 1907-10-13
MEX. SCARES DOUGLAS
 WITH LIVE RATHER

A Mexican was cavorting up and down the streets last night with one of the most gruesome pets that has been exhibited in Douglas. It was a big rattler which he had in a tin can. carefully placed under his arm. He had the top of the can punctured with ten penny nails, giving the reptile plenty of ventilation and he was con tinually raising the lid to let the curl ous spectators get peep.
 It was interesting to see the peculiar aefe-ence paid the Mex ln this par ticular instance; everybody gave him plenty of elbow room and when he moved to one end of the Grove sa- loon the guests of the house had busi- ness at the other. In fact 1t resembl cd slow foot race about the room for the son of manyana land had a few jolts under his belt and was pretty frisky.
 The snake gave every evidence oi being at peace with the world; he may have been dead as far as any one knew but dead or alive his friends were no ticeably conspicuous by their absence It was a cinch that everybody was sure that they saw snakes and were satisfied 10 iet II go al that.
 One of the common sights in tht sideshow is the gr1m spectacle of the snake eater tying a sailors half hitcf about his neck with big reptile tha had not only been to see dentist bu had partaken freely of chloroform. bu to find big rattler being toted abou for a plaything which had evidentl! been picked up in the road Is an ex hibition which the ordinary morta isn't looking for after dark.-Douglai | nternational-America
Bisbee daily review., 1907-10-13
SCURRILOUS IN ATTACK OK
 YANKEES
American Employees ii Mexico Protest Against Violent AT ticle in Spanish Semi Weekly Paper

American railroad employees in Quad alajara have presented petition to Gov. Ahumada protesting against an extremely vile and scurrilous article in Fl Kaskabei," a small semi-weekly Spanish paper. The piece in question was called out by the recent wreck on the Central at Encarnaicon de Diaz- Ialieco
 The following is a translation of the article in question:
 'It (the Encarnaeion wreck) shows once more what the American em- ployes Of these protecting and abetting enterprises are: it paints in relief the character, the education, the spirit, the immortality, the indifference and con tempt which they have for everything belonging to us, these low, quarrel some, stupid, drunken gringoes. who care little for the lives of others so long as they get for their brilliant ser vice 400 or 500 pesos month for wages.
 These American employees, insatia- ble on the question of salary, arbitrary and despotie, who ignore the language and customs of the country, have thrust themselves on the companies as fellow countrymen; these thieying con ductors and drunken engineers, all in league from the highest to the lowest as a gigantic band of banditti, who have oppressed the Mexican people during 30 years of patience and eff forts to please them, who have laugh. ed at contracts and laws, who have not put forward the better class of Mexicans, in order that they might hold in their own hands the absolute
Bisbee daily review., 1907-10-13

railroads.
 Brock and Randleman are the fin ished type of engineer and conductor. insolent and disobedient Americans, who, not respecting the orders of Mex ican telegraph operators and station agents, and who were doubtless drunk, rushed on the line where shortly they were to meet the excursion train crowded with travellers. to collide with it. causing the death of 60-odd persons and severely woHnding many others.
 And with what tranquility and with what cynlcism these assassins, without being terrified by their work, without any feeling for that terrible spectacle of dead and wounded. of blood and tears, go to the Pullman. ask for clothes, quietly change them, wash and comb themselves, take their grips and quietly disappear. headed for Agnas- calientes. where they expected to take the train that would carry them to Tampico and from there sail to their country. laughing al Mexican justice! Fortunately they are now in custody.
 What punishment do these barbar. | fans deserve?
 'swhat measures will the govern. ment take?
 Twenty thousand kilometers of rail road, the influence of the government I with the railroad service, the abund aHce Off rolling stock, tiis s5G<id ssI it;s and many other gigantic lies are only | the bluster of the loathsdme subsi dized press. that try to make us swal | low a millstone, that try to make us | take a pill of the worst and most ex pensive railroad service and of the worst construction and most expen sive lines in the world.
 "we can easily foresee the end of this; they will get their ears pulled reprimand and reinstatement fin theiI same positions.
 And meantime the orphans and the widows Cry in tears, for justice against the assassins, those who are 1 laughing at us, the wretched Mexi cans, How fInei Magnificent nation al independencei"
 The protest was prepared at a meet | ing of conductors and engineers and presented to Gov. Ahumada. who was inclined to think it matter for tho courts, but it was pointed out to hin that as 1t was entirely impersonal i was legally libelous and the committed | had been advised that no action would | hold in law against the editor. The governor took the matter under advise ment and intimated that he would a least endeayor to prevent future publi cations of this character.
Bisbee daily review., 1907-10-13
SCHOOL OF TELEGRAPHY.

school of telegraphy, established and operated by the Southern Paclnc Company. was opened at Los Angeles october 1st, for the purpose ot pro- v.ding telegraph operators for its ser vice Applicants will be admitted unon the understanding that they will accept positions in the Compan, s employ which will be assured to all who satisfactorily complete the course of instruction. Salaries paid operators range from S65.0O to sSo.oO i per mUuIn, - ability and and tthiss nature et the service
 The profession, If pursued industrious ly and ably. affords an excellent step hing stone to responsible and remun- erative positions in railroad service. The course of study will comprise all of the subjects necessary to practical telegraphic education. It
 will in addition, include study of station accounts. the sale of tickets, etc. in order to equip students for agency work, which, in many in- stances. is more or less a part of the operators duties. and also to qualify them for future promotion to the po- sition Of station agent.
 "A SptCsdf lcdlhfC Cl NAS NON-N
 be the use by all students If the
 Company's working wires which will very materially aid .n acquiring a practical knowledge of the art. Rates of Tuition. Sons of employees who have lost their lives in the conpany's service. free.
 Sons of present employee of the
 company. s37.00.
 All others. s75.95.
 The value of the tuition will be refunded after students have 3een n
 the company's emplc yone year.
 Applicants must be fdIiTped with d
 common sch Dol educ4.iOa. mus ne
 physically fit and must be between
 the ages of IS and 25.
 Those desiring admittance or wish ing further information should apply to Mr. A. E. Roome. superintende3; of Telegraph. at San Francisco.