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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
RUSSIA IS
 CONCILIATORY Has No Desire to Be
 Abrupt. FIGURING ON CONCESSIONS All Japanese Will Support Their Government. If It Becomes Necessary to Try the Arbitrament of Arms, the Ma
 tion will Uphold Elm
 peror's Hands.

St. Petersburg. Dec. 25.-The Russian government Is still considering the reply of the Japanese government to it's note which was sent in answer to Japan's de- mands relating to the situation In the Far East. A reconsideration of the pro- posals made in the Russian note Is cons sidered as matter of course here. Rus- sia has never been disposed to take any step which would lead to an abrupt ter- imitation of the negotiations with Japan. In answer to many inquiries made by the Associated Press. the Russian fcr- eign office has always insisted that tho Russian proposals were so liberal that it would be scarcely possible to coucaivs any further concessions
 While the foreign office is unwilling to admit that Russia is prepared to offer more than the concessions outlined in the last note. it is considered possible that the government may suggest changes by which the Russian requirements may be met and satisfaction given to Japan.
 A rumor has been circulated hero that the United States government is still ili- cllned to suggest the reference of the dif- ficuities between Russia and Japan to The Hague Arbitration Tribunal. but thia rumor is believed to be merely the echo of a former suggestion made fn the press of the United States.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
DESPERADO AT BAY
ST. LOUIS NEGRO HOLDS OFF
 POLICEMEN.
Killed Another, Negro and Wounded Q Patrolman Before His. Capt ure Was ERected-Taken
 When Ammunition
 Gave Out.

St. Louis, Dec. 25.--Albert Chambliss, a negro, was shot and fatally wounded to- day and Patroirnan Peter DoIan was seFi- ously wounded by negro named Allng- ton, who the police were trying to ar rest.
 The shooting occurred near Benton, in the western section of the city. where a number of negroes began rioting this af- ternoon. Arlington, who did considerable promiscuous shooting, retired to a cabin, which was surrounded by dozen police men and a crowd of 200 citizens.
 Owing to the presence in the cabin of negro girl. the police refrained from bombarding it. although Arlington fired at least fifty or sixty shots at them. When Alington's ammunition finally gave out the police arrested him without further trouble
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
CHANGES ON WESTERN
W. N. cox HAS BEEN APPOINT
 ED SUPERINTENDENT.
Abolishment of the oface of Traffic Manager Follows the Resigna- tion of B. B. Lutx-Smith
 General Freight Agent.

Atlanta. Dec 2s.--w. N. Cox has been appointed superintendent of the Atlanta and West Point and the Western of Aia- b&naa. the appointment to become sfkee- tive January 1 szs0a ss < The abolishfnent of the oifice of traf- iic manager of the West Point and the Western of Alabama was made today.
 R. E. Lutz, who has held the cfice for many years, has resigned on account of i'll health.
 A. R. Smith has been appointed gem eral freight agent and 1t Is understood that he will combine with his ofice the duties of traffic manager in large measure. s.,. ..
 The headquarters of the traffic man ager and superintendent will probably re- main in Montgomery.
 Mir. Cox has been acting superintend- ent of the Western several months.
 Mir. Lutz has been an officlal of the company about twenty years. Previous to that time he was connected with the Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company. His home Is 7h Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
GREAT JOY IN COLON.
England's Christmas Gift to the New
 Republic

6Spupuc.
 Colon, Dec. 25.-Colon just now is in a state of joyful excitement following upon the news that tha British government hak rec5eflized the Republic of Panama. This news, which. was conveyed early In the day by the British Consul at Panama to the Junta, was received here last even- ing and immediately circulated.
 The foreign population of Colon is largely composed of natives of Great Britain and these joined the natives in their jubilation.
 Senor Porforio Melendez, the civil gov- ernor of Colon rightly interpreting the feelings of the community. gave permis- sion to the inhabitants to celebrate the event without restriction, and full ad- vantage was taken of this permission.
 At o'clock last night Governor Melen- dez accompanied by a band and military escort. together with great crowd of the inhabitants, assembled in front of the British Consulate, where the band played old English airs and the crowd cheered most enthusiastically. A torchlight pro- cession was afterward formed, the crowd marching through the street singing God Save the King
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
TRANSPORTS BEING PREPARED.
Emergency Measure on Part of War
 Department,

Washington, Dec. 25.-War Department officials admit that the transports Sher- man, Buford and Crook, now at San Francisco are being made ready for sea.
 Primarily these vessels are intended for the Manila service, but officials make no concealment of the fact that they want to be ready for any emergency which may arise and should the government have to use any of them for the trans portation of troops to Panama, the ships will be available for that purpose.
 Still the positive assertion Is made that no orders have been received by the quartermaster' office with this end in view; 1t is simply, 1t is stated, a case of being prepared if the occasion arises.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
SNOW STORM IN CHICAGO
The Streets Covered to Depth
 Of } 1-2 Inches.
Thermometer Registers 4 Degrees Below Zero With Promise of Further Fall-other Cities
 Feel Storms Teeth.

Chicago, Dec. 25.-A severe snow storm, followed by cold wave, visited Chicago today. The snow commenced to fall at o'clock in the morning and continued until late in the afternoon, the entire fall being estimated by the weather office at 3 1-2 inches.
 Later in the faternoon gale of 70 miles an hour sprang up from the northwest and the mercury fell rapidly. The ther- mometer stood at 15 above zero during the greater part of the day, and at 10 o'clock tonight 1t had fallen to four be- low, with the promise from the weather office of ten degrees below by daylight tomorrow.
 The snow did not cause any trouble un- til the wind arose. when it commenced to drift badly, and many of the outlying street car lines were seriously crippled.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
Dixie WilI sail Monday.

Philadelphia, Dec. 25,--Christmas was not allowed to entirely interrupt the martial preparations at the League Island navy yard, where the cruiser Dixie is being made ready to sail for Colon on Monday with 600 marines. With the arrival of ninety-four marines and two officers from Washington tonight the first large detail of those to go to Colon were quartered on the Dixie. Some additional stores were taken on board today and everything now is in readiness for the reception of the 400 marines who are to come tomor- row from New York, Norfolk and An napolis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
oFFroIALs CALL oN REYEs.
Visits Purely of Social Character,
 It is Said.

Washington, Dec 5.-General Rafel Reyes. the Colombian Minister now in Washington on a special mission. spent a busy day today in preparation of his mail despatches for Colombia. It Is sup posed these dispatches contained com plete copy of the statement he has made to Secretary Hay concerning the seces- sion of the Department of Panama.
 Late in the afternoon Secretary Root acting Secretary Loomis. of the State De. partment, and Senor Walker-MartInez the Chilean Minister, called on pr. Reyes Their visits. 1t Is understood, were en- tirely of a social character.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
GALE STRIKES LOUISVILLE.
Mercury Drops 20 Degrees in Two
 Hours.

Louisville, Ky, Dec. 25.--A gale blowing at the rate of fifty miles an hour struck Louisville at o'clock this afternoon and within two hours the mercury dropped over 20 degrees. The gale was accom- panied by a brief, but binding snow storm. -t. 55.t
 The ferryboat, City of Jeffersonville, plying between Louisville and Jefferson. vile, Ind, became unmanageaoIe and after an exciting trip lasting two hours was blown to the bank at the eastern end of the city. The passengers were gotten safely ashore and the boat made fast for the night with slight damage.
 The storm destroyed many chimneys. show windows. etc.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
CHINESE WILL FIGHT.
Russia Must Consider Them in Case
 n@ a yxYn[ @I

Russia Must Consider Them in Case
 of a War.
 London. Dec. 25.--If Russia goes to war with Japan, the Russians will have fire in the rear It is not in human nature for the Chinese to remain neutral and inac- tive.
 The opportunity is presented to save Manchuria and to revenge themselves for Rlae0vestehensk and other bloody expa- riences Besides, there will De the pres- cure brought to be3R upon the Govern ment by Japan. if Russia were to suffer reverse on sea or land early In the war, 1t would be impossible to keep the Chi nese people in check.
 Poorly armed as the soldiers are, with- out organization or discipline. and utterly untrained in methods of modern warfarss 1t would be necessary for Russia to con- front them with a large army; and as she would be fighting several thousand miles from her real base and be depend- ent for endorsements and supplies on q sluggish railroad. her generals would be seriously embarrassed in carrying on q campaign against the alert and militant Japanese.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
Passed Forged Money order.

Halifax, N. S., Dec. 25-A sxnan giving the name of c. M. McMichael and his address as Kamloops, B. C.. Was arrest ed here to-day on the charge of passing forged Canadian and American Express money orders several of which he had succeeded in having cashed. Each called for $47.50 and purported to have been is- sued from the London Ontario oflce Mo Michael came here Sunday from Boston and attracted attention by his liberal ex- penditures.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
ALL READY FOR WAR.
Japanese Will Support the Govern-
 ment With Arms.


 Tolxio. Dec. 25.-At a dinner given by the Oriental Association tonight. formeD Foreign Minister Kato, who presided, said he deeply regretted that the people had not been taken into the confidence of the government regarding the position of affairs between Japan and Russia. New ertheIess. he said. should the Emperor declare war. the nation would be found ready to give him unanim0uS support.
 Count Okuma, the formef Premier. said he agreed with the view expressed by Mr. Kato and he thought 1t was now high time to let the people know the acc tual position occupied by the government. He also declared that not only feeling of chivalry, but desire for self-preser- vation required that Japan should but- tress the integrity of China
 Both speakers thought that the sltua- tion had reached an extremely critical stage. ~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
Sues for $3oo,Ooo Damages.

Pensacola, Fla. Dec. 25.-The J. c. Tur- ner Cypress Lumber Company instituted proceedings against the Hagerman Lum- Der Company of this city in a case of damages. naming the sum at $15O.OOO. The company also entered another suit against the Hagerman Lumber Company and the Mobile Lumber Company in the sum of $150,OO0. an aggregate of $30o, 900 The suit is the result of a lumber and timber contract between the parties.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
BLACKS AND WHITES FIGHT.
Negro Shot in Race Trouble at Gin
 cinnati Suhurh

Cincinnati. Dec. 25.-In a race war today at Lockland, a suburb of this city, one negro was shot and seriously wounded. The trouble was the result of a dozen encounters the white residents have had with the colored inhabitants in the past.
 Today several negroes led by Wheeler stone sought the white men at the Saliva tion Army headquarters to settle their differences. On their arrival at the meet ing they immediately attacked the whites present.
 The fighting was furious for a few minutes when George White drew a re- volver and shot Wheeler Stone in the arm. The negroes then retreated. More trouble Is feared.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
COLLISION IN SNOW sToRM.
Freight and Suburban Trains Come
 Together.

Chicago. Dec. 25.-During a heavy snow storm to-day. a suburban train on the Pennsylvania road crashed into the Milwaukee and St Paul at Flfty-fourth street. James Doole. a brakeman on the Pennsylvania train, was fatally hurt and four railroad men sustained trifiing in- juries. Three cars of the Chicago. Mil waukee and St. Paul train and the en- zine of the Pennsylvania train were de- VnoIiahad
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
zanardelli Varv sick.

CT Premier Zanardelli is extremely grave. His doctors report the existence of a tumor in the stomach and add that they have given up all hope of their patients recovery. This news has produced deep impression. King Victor Emmanuel has ordered that bulletins concerning Signor Zanardelll's condition be sent to him daily.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
THE NEW ORLEANS MINT.
It Will Be Contiued in Operation fo
 the Next Fiscal Year.

Luo NO4I &A1SAA CA4s
 New Orleans, Dec. 25.-A special to The Times-Democrat from Washington says: It was learned today from an ofiicial source that arrangements have been prac- tically completed by which the operation of the New Orleans mint. as mint, will be continued for the next fiscal year. ending June 30, 1905, and in all likelihood for an indefinite period thereafter.
 This result was not reached without hard work on the part of the friends of the New Orleans mint. supplemented by the well-directed efforts of Superintend- ent Suthon, who spent some time in Washington in conference with the Treas ury officials and the members of the HouFe Committee on Appropriations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
FAVOR GENERAL JTMINEz.
Insurgents Said to Be Marching on
 San Domingo.

san Uomtngo.
 San Domingo, Dec. 26.-It Is rumored that the greater part of the republic now under arms is in favor of General Jimi- neg, the former President. who is said to be marching on this city at the head of q large body of insurgents. The provisional government is making active preparations for defense.
 San Pedro de. Marcoris has declared in favor of the insurgents The situation here is becoming extFesnniv itical, though the city. is ailiet ii1 e lon of events. sIs Q ssssf;ss There is great depression in buS1ess cir cles as the result of the coristant disturb- ance of the financial situation, The finan- cial condition of the government is very bad, owing to the fact that the duties were mortgaged fin advance by the Gov ernment of President Wos Gil. The United States gunboat Newport arrived in port today.
 The German cruisers Vineta and Gazelle also arrived today. The Dutch warship DeRuyter has been sighted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
At TndiananoIis.

Indianapolis. Dec. 25.-Coming just at the close of a delightful Christmas day, l regular blizzard, accompanied by sud- den drop in the temperature. struck In- dianapolis at 5 o'clock this evening. The gale was the worst experienced in this city for some time. Early reports from other Indian pointsa from the the north ern boundary to the Ohio River indicated a terrific wind storm. At 5 o'clock last evening the temperature registered g de- grees above zero with the wind blowing a gale at a forty-nile rate. At midnight the thermometer stood two above zero.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
Experiencing A Blizzard,

Terre Haute, Ind, Dec. 25.-WesteTn Indiana is experiencing blizzard weather tight. The mercury fell thirtyone de- from 2 o'clock this afternoon to 9 .onight. Reports from Brazil, Sullivan, Ind; Paris, H.. and ffits indicated a decided drop Tn ,erature ana driving storm. Tei- efflce is seriously crippled.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
olnmpia to Convey Reauprs.

Washington, Dec. 26-The cruiser Olympia. Admiral Coghlan's flagship, has been selected to bring Minister Beaupre from Cartagena to Colon, where the min ister will take a passenger steamer for New York. The Olympia will reach Car tagena Sunday next. At his request, the Colombian government furnished Mir Beaupre an armed escort from Bogota to Cartagena.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
Killing Over Trivial 1Tatter,

Sylvania, Ga, Dec. 2.-Browu Evans, a well known young man of this county was shot and killed about [ o'clock last night at his store near Cameron, by Charley Stafford. a young man who lives in that neighborhood. It is understood that the tragedy was the result of e trivial aIttrcation
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
onIv TWO Weeks for Answer.

London, Dec. 26.-The Daily Malls KobD9 correspondent says 1t Is reported that the note to Baron Karoma. Minister of Fora eign Affairs, to Baron de Rosen. the Rus- sian Minister, In response to Russia's re- ply to the claims of Japan. had a para graph to the effect that only two weeks would be allowed for an answer. ThIa period will expire January [.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
Eleven Pasaenears Hnrt

Kokomo, Ind, Dec. 25.-Eleven passen- gers were more or less injured this even ing by the collision of westbound Clover Leaf passenger train loaded with Christ mas passengers and a Panhandle freight engine at a crossing here. There were 120 passengers on the train. Two cars were overturned
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
Earthouake in New York,

ogdensburg. N. r., Dec. 25.-A distinct earthquake shock was felt here today. Telephone reports show that it was mo- ticed all through St. Lawrence county Buildings trembled violently, at Madrid, IS miles east from here Tie earthquake was accompanied by as1t0fse resembling thunder which was suffieiehtly loud to awaken people.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
Dow1EITHs UNDER BAN.
Children Will Be Excluded Fros Chicago Public Schools.

Chicago. Dec. 26.-Ail children of Dowieites will be excluded from the public schools of Chicago January 1 by order of the health department The general overseer of Zion has made his followers believe that. vaccination does not prevent smallpox. The health department has de- clded that all children shall he vaccinated or be debarred from the public schools The~schooI children will be segregated by requiring all pupils to present cer- tincates of vaccination. The names of addresses of all children who fail to com ply with the order will be forwarded to the health department.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
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CHRISTMAS AT WHITE HOUSE.
Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt Entertain .
 Party of Friends.

Washington, Dec. 25.--The President and Mrs. Roosevelt had few personal friends with them at dinner at the White House tonight. Those present included Senator and Mrs. Lodge. Mr. and Mrs. George c. Lodge. Mrs. John Lodge,I Cap tain and Mrs. Cowles, MT. and Mrs. Brooks Adams Mrs. Charles Henry Da- wis. Miss Davis, the Masters Davis. Lieu- tenant Granville R. Fortesaue and R. H. M. Ferguson of New York.
 The British ambassador and Lady Du- rand and their daughter celebrated their first Washington Christmas by entertain ing the Embassy staff at dinner tonight. and at the Austrian. French. German and other embassies members of the diplo- matic corps and others were entertained at dinner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
Buildinp steamer Rnrned

Palatka, Fla, Dec. 25.-The new Ockla- waha steamer of the Lucas Line, in course of construction, was burned this morning at Boyd's ship yard The fire was of incendiary origin. No reliable es- timate of the loss could be obtained, but the boat was insured for 5000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
Cheers for Marines.

Boston. Dec. 25.-Thousands of persons at the South Terminal station tonight cheered the company of marines which left for Philadelphia from which city the men will sail on Monday on the U. S. steamship Dixie as a portion of the marine battalion which will go to Panama
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
ThaLisht Ton Meant.

Tallahassee, Fla, Dec. 25.-In answer to many inquiries as to whether the one cent. per ton per mile rate on phosphate referred to short tons of 2OO0 or full tons of 224O pounds. the railroad commis- sion has sent out a circular stating that the light ton was meant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
TO PROTECT RUSSIAN JEWS. Lansdowne Will Be Asked to Use His Influence.

London, Dec 2s.-Baron Rothschild pre- sided to-day at the foreign board and the board of deputies of the .Anglo-Jew- ish Association which was attended by the Rev. pr. Harmann Adler, chief rabbi of the United. Hebrew CongreC ltions % the British. Empire and other promine Jews. The meeting considered theX est reports from Russia predicting newal of the anti-Jewish outrages at Kishineff on the Russian Christmas day.
 It was decided to approach Foreign Secretary Lansdowne and urge upon him the necessity of joint action by the gov ernments. of Great Britain and the Unit ed States for the purpose of avertine the further persecution of Jews in Rus sia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
Cut His own Throat.

Minneapolis. Dec. 25.--Crazed by the long continued use. of strong drink and angered by the affection which he felt toward his landlady, Mrs. Johnson, which was not reciprocated. Gus Kuhn att tempted to take her life and killed him. self by cutting his throat. The woman will recover
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
At Sionx Citv. Ia.

Sioux City. Ia, Dec. 25.-There was drop in the temperature of forty degrees here between o'clock this morning and o'clock tonight. The mercury stood at below zero at the latter hour.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
Death of J. Watts Kearnsv.

New Orleans. Dec. 25.-J. Watts Rear ney. postmaster at New Orleans. died tonight. He was prominent in business, social and religious circles. and was a prominent Confederate veteran, though can.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
POTTER HAD ACCIDENT.
New York Bishop is Confined 70 Eis
 Bed.

New York. Dec. 25.-With the appear ance of Bishop Worthington of Nebra ska in the pulpit of St. Andrews Episcopal Church today to preach the Christmas sermon came the news that Bishop Henry c. Potter is confined to his bed as the result of an accident sustained a few days ago. The nature of the accident was not given out, but Bishop Warrington said that it was severe enough to compel Bishop Potter to use crutches.
 Bishop Potter was to have preached the sermon, but the Western bishop said that he had been summoned by telegraph to the formers bedside Thursday and asked to preach in his stead
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
Negro Pugiligt Killed.

San Francisco, Dec. 25.-Muldoon Me- Donald. a well known coIored heavy weight pugilist. was shot and killed this afternoon by W. H. Atkins, another ne- gro. The shooting was the result of an attempt on the part of Mcdonald. his slayer declared, to steal the sum of $1 35 from a card table.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
Bryan in Copenhagen.

Copenhagen, Dec. S.-Wiliam J. Bryan arrived heer this evening He was im- mediately granted an audience with Crown Prince Frederick. with whom he had a long interview. Mir. Bryan left for Berlin tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
Hackett in New Play.

Springfield, Mass, Dec. 25.-James K. Hackett produced 'The Crown Prince" his new play by George H. Broadhurst. at Court Square theatre today before a large and approving audience. Charlotte Walker shared the honors with MT. Hackett.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
Killed bv a Train.

Philadelphia. Dec. 25.-Hugh A. Mullen, one of the proprIetors of the Sunday Phil adelphia World. and well known in local politics was killed by being struck by a train. Among the papers found in his pocket was an accident insurance policy for s ,OOO Mfr Mullen was 56 years old.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
Mnat Work or Leave.

Telluride. Colo, Dec. 25.-The striking union miners arrested some time ago charged with vagrancy are said to have , been all released and ordered to go to work or leave town. They have not as yet complied with the order.