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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-28
MIR. WILSON
 IS VICIOUS Bitter Attack on thc
 South. CAMPAIGNING IN VERMONT Arraigns This Section Before
 New Englandcrs. Say. that the Dsmseratie Psrty wsa Respectable at One Tine, Bus IL Was Bssers His Gs.-
 e.
IN VERMONT

Randolph. Vt. Aug. 27.--Secrefary ok Agriculture James Wilson. conktnu91 his campaign through the Green lgouu~ tain State with an address in this town today on national issues. during whteA he denied the charge which he said was made by David B. Hill that Presfdont Roosevelt promised, when taking the oath of ofilce at the death of President Mckinley, not to run for the Pres1- denoy at the end of his term.
 Secretary Wilson said that he was present at tho time as member Of MT. McKinley's cabinet. and he was very emphatic that MT. Roosevelt nads no such statement.
 Taking up the issues of the cam- paign, he said that the Democrats were naturally low tariff men, Before the war the party was built up on s1ave labor in the South, and now the low scale of wages in that section is a men- ace to the industry of the North.
 Headquarters in the South.
 The Democratic party has it's head quarters in the South. If 1t should win. the South would furnish leaders, heads of committees and ideas for leg islation. Many of these leaders were reared at cross roads, where they never saw a factory.
 The effect of the Solid South has been the solid North in order that the solid North may prevent mischief that the solid South would do. The back alleys of cities in the South furnish the vot- ing strength of the Democratic party. The Vermont and Iowa Democrat is an honest, respectable person, but hS counts for nothing in his party,
 The Secretary said that although there was a time when the party itseif was respectable. 1t was before his time. (
 Secretary Wilson discussed the Pntl~ ippine question. saying that the na4 uves were receiving fully as much self government as they were duaiified fr,r and that. 1t might be 800 years befors they were fitted for the same degree oe indepspdence which Vermonters en- joyed. F. '.'s7 '''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-28
NO RESCUE ATTEMPTED
SOLDIERS SAW MOB IN POSSESSION
 OF NEGROES.
Evidence Before the Military Court of Inquiry at Savannah Regarding Action of Troops at the
 StatesbOro Horror.

Savannah, Ga, Aug. 27.--The military court of inquiry, appointed by the Gov ernor to investigate the conduct of the State troops in connection with the re- cent burning of two negro prisoners at Statesboro, held it's third session today.
 The feature of the hearing was the testimony of c. M. Gerry, a reporter, who went to statesboro and reported the tragedy. He testified that the mob dragged the prisoners along the road to the stake within thirty yards of the military camp. There were fifty men of the militia drawn up In line. There was no movement by any officer or sol dier. so far as he saw, when the crowd passed. to rescue the prisoners.
 He did not know what officer was in command of the men at the time. The mob in charge of the prisoners amount. cd to about 200. They were in shirt sleeres- and only a low armed. Tho rest of the crowd. about 200 more. were spectators and stragglers.
 Neither prisoner was carried in a ve- hicie to the place of the lynching. He said Private FalIigant told him that some one had reported the mob's intent to lynch the men after conviction and that Falligant said he reported the fact to the camp officers and was laughed at
 Private R. L. Miller of the militia stated that he was among the men on duty at the rear stairway. Half a dozen men took his gun away. Private Mcclure saw him and came to his as- sissance. A very large man whom he recognized as bailiff of the court house. rushed up to Mcclure and helped to take his gun away
 Miller was in the court room when the mob came in the room. He saw, he said, the sheriff as he opened the door of the prisoners room. He was there when the men tried to get to the steps and was at the foot of the steps disarmed. He had had orders from Captain Hitch on the train, he said, not to fire until he gave orders and then fire according to specific orders.
 Private Russell testified that he was sent in the room to guard the prison CTS The mob was two feet behind the sheriff and the sheriff ordered the men to stand aside. The sheriff said: Stand aside men, and let the mob take the prisoners; we cannot resist the mob any longer"
 Private FalIigant said that he was off duty on account of a sore arm. He was told by men in a store that the mob would get the men when convict ed. He reported the matter to Ser geant Eastman who said:
 We have heard that a dozen times" |" He thought that trouble was brew ing. Soldiers guns, he said, were be- ing taken across the street during the morning, and he counted seven or eight and became disgusted and quit report ing 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-28
MOB BEATEN
 BY A WOMAN Mrs. HOrnalcy on Guard With Shot Gun. CHICAGO STRIKE RIcT N0n- Union Men Pursued Into
 a Saloon. Wife of the Proprietor Shoots One of the Mob's Members Before the
 Arrival of the
 Police
CHICAGO STRIKE RIcT

Chicago, Aug. 27.-A seriou~ dot oc- cured tonight in front of a saloon on Ada Street, kept by Ignatz Hornaby.
 Several men who were claimed by a crowd of packing house strikers to be non-union men, were pursued along Ada Street by a mob which numbered several hundred and which was pelt- ing them with stones They ran into the saloon of Hornaby.
 The saloon keeper barred the door after the men had entered. and refused to admit the crowd. They at once and. breaking down the doors, rushed in and demanded that the saloon keeper give up to them the non-union men.
 These had made their escape by the back door, and while the saloon keeper barricaded himself behind the bar, his wife, Mrs. Stella Hornaby. ran up stairs and returned with a shotgun.
 Shot Mob's Leader.
 She commenced to fire as soon as she entered the room, and her first shot took effect in the shoulder of Peter Visor, who was leading the mob. The crowd at once fled.
 Hornaby then barricaded the doors and windows to the best of his ability, and the mob, after retreating a short distance. left two men to care for Visor and returned to the attack.
 Mrs. Hornaby, with her shot gun reloaded. took position in the door way and stood waiting for the mob when a wagon load of police came In response to a riot call that had been turned in.
 The officers at once charged the crowd and dispersed it. capturing nine members of the mob. who were taken to the police station. Visor is seri- ous hurt. but not fatally.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-28
PISTOL SHOT COMPETITION.
List of Those Who Win Medals and
 Cash Prizes.

oNsa& EHs6t5s
 Fort Riley. Kas., Aug. 27.-The national pistol competition was the program at the national range for small arms competition at Fort Riley today.
 The firing commenced shortly after o'clock this morning and was finish ed about noon. The day was clear, but strong wind was blowing. The possible score for today's match was 250. The twelve marksmen making the highest scores and who are entitled to medals and cash prizes are:
 Sergeant M. Carry. I Troop 50th United States cavalry. 2S6. gold medal and $2S cash; First Liutenant R. H, sayre. inspector small arms practice, National Guard. New York, 23o, gold medal and $25; Lieutenant Jens A. Sledge. 10th United States cavalry, 229 gold medal and $25; Captain H. Deak- yne, United States Engineer Corps, 22S. gold medal and 925; Lieutenant J. G. Hannah. 10th United States infantry, G25. silver medal and $19; Captain E.. Sayre, 8th United States cavalry, dis tinguished pistol shot. 225, silver medal and S19; Private James E. Logan. L. Troop. sth United States cavalry, 225, silver medal and $l9; Captain A. R. Heiberg. 9th United States cavalry, PA. S''Nt H"ouoi anu SlSi 1J' |. humpnrey, member National Rife Association and editor Of Shooting and Fishing, 223 bronze medal and s14; Private M. Ap- pleby, End regiment National Guard District of Columbia. 220, bronze medal and $14; Quartermaster Sergeant B. Barker. D Troop United States cavalry, 220 bronze medal and $14; Ordnance Sergeant W. F. Leushner 74th National Guard New York. 220, bronze medal and $14.
 The completion of the pistol match finished the national rifle and pistol competitions for this year. This after noon the competitors broke camp and left for their homes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-28
1,45O DEAD
 OR WOUNDED
 zy Losses of assians in frid?y'S Battle. JAP IsNANCE IN FORGE RepulSed at Several Points by Kur0patkin's Men.
 -- Opportunity to Retreat is Not Utilized as by Russians, and Decisive En- gagement is Looked for
 at Liaoyang.
JAP I$NANCE IN FORGE

St. Petersburg. Aug. 27-The general staff has received dispatch from Gen eral Kharkofr. giving lengthy, detailed account of the fighting of August 26. He says that on that day the Japanese took the offensive along the whole front of the Manchurian army.
 At an early hour the Japanese occu- pied the railway at Henchuantsa, Tel ungchai and Hanchuanpiu, repulsins the Russian advance posts. Towards noon the attack in that quarter ceased. Before dawn the Japanese were con- centrated against the Russian advance attachments of the Anshanshan posi- ton.
 The Japanese force consisted of a division and a half with artillery. The Russian advance guard retired on the main position. The Japanese attack there was not obstinate. The Russian losses on the south front were 150 men.
 A cannonade began southeastward at 5:30 a. m.. and anr hour later a fusil- ade was maintained along the whole southeastern front by the Japanese in fantry against the right flank of the Russian position. This attack was re- pulsed at a. m.
 Jap Battery silenced.
 At II a. m. a Japanese battery of twenty-four guns on Tupsinpu Hill was silenced and put out of action by the Russian batteries and the Russian cav airy dispersed the Japanese.
 At p. m. the Japanese made a hot attack against Kofyntsa and consider able Japanese forces were discovered in the neighborhood of Laodintan. All the Japanese attacks were repulsed. and the Russian troops, taking the of- fensive, drove the Japanese back to- wards the Nahikau Valley. The losses there were about 300.
 In an eastern direction at dawn the Japanese took the offensive against the whole front on the Russian right. The troops retired from their advanced po7 sition. thus hindering the action of the artillery. The engagement at that point was serious and became hand to hand fight. The Russians, accord Ing to this report, lost about . thou sand killed or wounded. Since noon heavy rains had been falling and the streams were again rising.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-28
LAPS ARE DRIVEN BACK.
Occupy Russian Position and Then are
 Forced to Retire.


 Liaoyang. Aug 27.-The action of August 26 at Tunsinpu. four miles southwest of Liandiansian, continued half a day with varying success. The Japanese occupied the Russian posi- tion. but were subsequently, forced to retire.
 The Japanese batteries opened the fight at dawn with a furious fire of shells, which destroyed Tunsinpu. be- lieving, mistakingly, that the village concealed a large force of Russian re- serves. The Japanese column ad- yanced under severe bombardment, but was checked by the Buriat Cossacks. who were concealed in the fields of Chinese corn.
 The Buriats behaved splendidly. standing off the Japanese attack for three hours, but then were forced to retire in the face of strong Japanese endorsements and the big shells thrown by the latter's howitzers. The Russian batteries then opened fire for the first time and the Russian in fantry supporting the Cossacks swept forward and re-occupied the position, silencing the Japanese guns.
 The Russian losses were two officers and eighty men wounded.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-28
IN THE VALLEY OF THE IAN.
Desperate Encounter Between Japa
 nese and Russians.

Desperate Encounter Between Japa-
 nese and Russians.
 St. Petersburg, Aug. 27.-The first battle of what may be regarded as a general advance of the Japanese on Liaoyang was fought August 26. with the result that the Russians at the close of the fighting still held the posi- tions and had inflicted great loss on the Japanese completely dismantlinp several batteries which attempted to lombard the main position at Lian. diansian. The Russian losses alto- gether were 1,450 killed or wounded.
 A long official telegram has been re- ceived at the war office but it does not give a hint as to what is going on to- day. It is more than probable, how ever, that the Japanese have renewed their attempt to reach Liaoyang.
 The hottest fighting occurred in the valley of the Ian, a small tributary of the Taitse. around Tsegow, a place be- tween Anping and Liandtansian. Gen eral Kurokis first aim apparently was to separate the two principal Russian forces. The Russians in the valley of the Lan lost 450 men.
 Generaal Kuroki's army advanved in three strong columns. one northward along the valley of the Sinahia, trib- utary of the Taitse, as far as Liaodin- tan, whence . portion of these forces marcehd westeward to Mia Pass threatening Inshanshan. the other DOT ton pushing up the stream to Tun- shinu. four miles southeast of Lion- diansian. where 1t was stopped by General Kuropatkin's Cossacks.
 The second column marched along the highroad xnd occupied Erdahe, whence the Japanese batteries shelled Liandiansian. O couple of miles north east, until the firse of the Russian guns silenced them. Several Japanese batteries were completely dismantled and were abandoned by their gunnera The fighting at Tsegow was of the most desperate description. The Jap apese had the advantage of the noun tains. advancing along the ridge of Tanziauptsy to Sialinsay. The latter place Is situated on the highroad ten miles southeast of Liaoyang. Possess sion of this point would render Liam diansian and Anping untenable. The Japanese advance was characterized of belief in military circles that either General Kuroki has received consid- erable endorsements, or that General Kuropatkin has sent the greatest DOT. tion of his army northward, leaving only couple of corps at Liaoyang. The absence of news of the Japanese | advance along the Taitse rived in or der to flank Liaoyang confirms the latter view, as 1t would expose the at l tackers to being cut off by General Kuropatkin's main army from the north. Towards the east the battle was especially severe. bayonets were used and there the Russians lost Q | thousand men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-28
Two KlIIed in Soap Factory.

New York, Aug. 27.--Two men were killed and two others fatally injured today by the falling of an elevator at the Babbitt's soap factory on Wash ington Street. On the elevator with the men when 1t fell were eight car- boys of muriatic acid. each weighing 1S5 pounds. This broke open and all four men were badly burned. one of them having his eyes burned out. The dead are, Thomas Prince and George Bennett. }s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-28
H,ock Arrested in Aremphis.

S. Black, who is charged with swind- ling the Western Union Telegraph Co. out of $1,100. with the assistance of Joseph Ianey, cashier in the Dallas. Tex, ofice, was arrested here today. Black made a confession to tho police, admitting that he and Laney secured s4oO in St. Louis. $4oO in Chicago and s3OO in Memphis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-28
Died from Natural Cause.

Pasadena, Cal, Aug. 37-An autopsy was held on the body of Mrs. Harriet Gertrude McVicker. widow of the late J. H. McVicker of Chicago. who died in Pasadena Thursday night, and the finding was death from natural cause . The investigation of the cause of Mrs.
 McVickers's death was held at the In- stance of her step-son. Horace McVick- CT of Chicago. Mrs. Mcvicker was the mother-in-law of Edwin Booth .. She was 7s Years olds =
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-28
WILL TAKE IT TO THE COURTS.
Electoral College Candidates to be
 Passed on by Law Tribunal.

Milwaukee. Aug. 27.-Announcement was made today that Frederick c. Lorenz and Frederick Records, two of the Republican electors nominated by the LaFollete ticket. will intervene in the Supreme Court contest instituted by the anti-third termers August g, for the purpose of establishing which was the regular Republican State conven- ton.
 The importance of the move is readily seen when 1t Is considered that In this proceeding the nominees for Presiden- tial electors will be brought into con- test before the courts for the first time, the proceedings thus far having in- volved only the State candidates on the LaFouette and Cook tickets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-28
THE LOUISIANA LAUNCHED.
New Battieship slips From the Way
 at Newport Nevys.

New Battieshlp Slips From the Ways
 at Newport News.
 Newport News, Va, Aug. 27.-The battleship Louisiana, sister ship to the Connecticut, was successfully lunched at the Newport News shipbulding yards.
 Miss Juniate La Lande of New Or leans was the sponsor and broke bot tie of wine across the prov of the new fighter. Miss La Lande's maids of honor were Misses Margot Castel- lanos, Aitce stasttei and Rubie La Lande. %ySxt
 Louisiana was represented by Lieu tenant Governor J. Y. Sanders, Gov- ernor Blanchard being unable to att tend. Assistant Secretary of the Navy Darling represented the Navy Department.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-28
New Rural Delivery Routes

Washington. August 27.-(Special) The following rural free delivery routes have been ordered established 6ptemeber 1, in Alabama: Blue Springs. Barbour County, one route. area. fifteen square miles; population served, 40. Clopton. Dale County, one route, area twenty square miles; population served. 404.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-28
woodrufr Gettinr .DeIeenten.

New York. Aug. 26.-'Unless some one gets busy very soon, Woodruff will have enough delegates to nominate him for Governor" said one of the most prominent men in national and State politics today. It became evident dur
 ing the day that the friends of former Lieutenant Governor T. L. Woodruff were becoming aggressive and that they might be able to control the con vantton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-28
BATTLE IN A JAIL.
Chief of Police Receives Fatal Wounds
 and so Does PrinOner.

anu so Does Prisoner.
 Charlotte. N. C.. Aug. 27-Chief of Police c. E. Hamrick is in a dying condition and a young negro named Clark who inflicted bis injuries, is fa- tally injured as a result of a fight in jail at Shelby tonight.
 The negro. accompanied by a com panion, was arrested for drunkenness and was locked up. Hamrick started into the cage to quiet them, when Clark fired upon the Chief. the ball taking ef- feet fin the upper left side of the chest. piercing the lung.
 The negro then fired on Sheriff Sut- tie, grazing his abdomen and leg, and then upon Assistant Marshal Kendrick, who returned the fire, shooting the ne- gro in the side and neck. Kendrick was shot in the neck by the negro, but is not seriously hurt There is consid- erable excitement. but no danger of mob violence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-28
DECISIVE BATTLE EXPECTED.
KurOpatkIn Declines to Take Advan-
 take of Chance to Retreat.


 Tokio. Aug 27.-The belief is grow ing here that a great and decisive bat tie will be fought at Liaoyang.
 General Kuropatkin. who had an op- portunity to abandon Liaoyang and re- move the bulk of his stores and the majority of his army from that place. evidently has chosen to remain and give battle. He has concentrated his forces and entrenched carefully.
 The country is drying up supposedly after the torrential rains. and as soon as 1t Is possible to resume operations, the Japanese may be counted upon to act vigorously and aggressively wher- ever the conditions permit.
 Confidence is felt here that the Jap anese commander-in-chief in the field Marshal Oyama, with his splendid uni- ted armies. will outgeneral General AKNxanatklp~ and force him to give pats
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-28
HIRED TO DO MURDER.

Negro Ellis Says He Was Paid to Kill
 Joseph Phillips.
 Americus, Ga. Aug. 27.-W. s. Nor gan, a prominent citizen of Richland, Webster County, was brought to Amer icus and jailed this afternoon after a commitment trial upon a charge of murder. growing out of the killing of Joseph Phillips by William Ellis. both negroes, at Preston recently.
 Ellis has made a confession, where in he declared he was hired to kill Phillips and named W. s. Morgan as one of the parties thus employing him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-28

yer, while operating a ninety-gallon moonshine distiilery. The distiliery was destroyed, together with barrel of whiskey and several tups or peer. He returned to this city tonignt atter having the prisoners held to the Fed eral Court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-28
RUSSIAN ANNOUNCEMENTS.
European Troops Flushed to the Far
 East to Aid KurOpatI<in.

East to Aid KurOpatI<in.
 Mukden, Aug. 27.-The Associated Press correspondent made the rounds of the Russian positions in front of Liaoyang just before the Japanese be- gan their advance.
 The Russians. the correspondent Says, have q semi i-circle of splendid po- sitfons from Anshanshan to Mukden. Fresh troops and guns are arriving continuously, and the Russian force Is stronger than it has been at any pre- vious time since the commencement of the war.
 The arrival of fresh European troops has increased the enthusiasm of the men, who are tired of retreating.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-28

General Grant to the Department of the East. General Funston preferred the Department of Columbia, but when he found that General Williams. who had been assigned there. already was en route. General Funston accepted the post at Chicago. &s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-28
oFFERs TO SEND MILITIA.

Peabody Takes Cegnisanee of Oufrages
 at Cripple Creeh
 Denver. Colo. Aug. Governor Peabody today sent a letter to Sherin Bell of Teller County, in regard to the mob which last Saturday deported fif- teen men and destroyed the store of the Interstate Mercantile Company at Cripple Creek.
 that a similar mob contemplated still further outrage and offers to send the military again to assist the sheriff In maintaining order. a This is the first recognition by the Governor of the outbreak last saturday night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-28
Fusion will Go to Chlcago.

Washington, Aug. 2T.-General Grant will take command of the Department of the East September 2S. General Fred Funston has advised the War Department that he is willing to take the detail of the Department of the 4.Akes- made vacant bY the transfer of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-28
YELLOW JACK IN TEXAS
SEVERAL CASES OCCUR IN TOWN
 OF BROWNSVILLE.
Marine Hospital Corps Surgeons are on the Ground, and it is Expect ed that Epidemic VIII be
 Prevented.

Austin, Texas, Aug. 27.-The State Health Department was today notified of the breaking out of yellow fever in the government military post at Brownsville, Texas. One death was reported last night and several cases are reported to be In existence there State Health Officer Tabor has left here for Brownsville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-28
Illicit stIu Raided.

Collector H. C. Hart, of this city, with three possemen. captured in the noun
 tains or Polk County Friday morning d9h4 and Bob Hampton and Lloyd Car
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-28
CoLLIDEs WITH FREIGHT CARS
rs.t Trnin on Texas and Pacific Has
 Serious Wreck.

@~~-
 Serious Wreck.
 Fort Worth. Aug. 27.-Four persons were severely injured in a collision be- tween a Texas and Pacific Railroad fast passenger train and several freight cars at the Exeter Street bridge, one mile outside of this city at a late hour tonight. --r The injured-Passenger Brakeman B. Matthews. cut about head. shoulders and arms; Mrs. P, H. Smith of Mont gomery. La, nose broke and cut in face: Fireman Brown, two fingers cut off; J. B. Allen, express messenger. hip broken.
 Several passengers received slight in- juries.
 The passenger train. cannon ball No. 5, was running at the rate of 70 miles an hour when 1t crashed into some freight cars that had broken loose from their engine. The passenger cars did not leave the rails.