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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-02
LYNCHING IN AUTAUGA
GAINES HALL SHOT TO DEATH
 BY MOB.
Negro Who Attempted Criminal As sault Upon Mrs. owens--His Victim Reported as in
 Critical Condition.

Prattville. May 1.-(Special. )-News reached this city this morning that Gaines Hall. the negro who. assaulted Mrs Josiah owens yesterday morning. an account of which appears in The Adver- tiser today. was caught at Kingston late yesterday afternoon by a mob. The mob carried him to the scene of the crime and tied him to a tree and shot him until he was dead
 Several persons have visited the place and report the lifeless body still there. I. is said the negroes refuse to take the bcdy and bury it. It Is also reported to- day that Mrs. owen is in a very critical condition.
 The town is quet but 1t Is said excite ment ran high in the neighborhood where the crime occurred.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-02

ripple expansion engine. Diameter of cylinder. high pressure, & inches. inter- mediate 4s inches, low pressure, 7s inches, stroke of piston 4s inches. steam from four single end boilers, IA feet 9 Inches diameter; length 10 feet inches. press ure of steam 1so lbs. Blake pump feed. water heater and filter will be used; steam steering engine of the most ap- proved style. hyde capstan and wind- lass, also Baidt Pattern stockiess ancA- ors.
 The Savannah Line fleet now comprises eleven modern steel steamships, with a cambined tonnage of l5.700 tons. and can with promptness and safety care for freight and passenger traffic moving be- tween the sections 1t serves.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-02
FIGHTING IN ASIA MINOR.
Troops and Armenians Engage in
 Battles.

Constantinople. April sO.-Delayed in trs mission)-According to official ad- wees there has been serious fighting in the Sassun district of Asia Minor between tho troops and Armenian insurgents. numbering two thousand. The troops lost twenty killed and twenty-three wounded. Twelve villages in the Taiori district have been destroyed, but whether by in surRents or Kurds Is not known.
 There are ten thousand troops in the disturbed area. Private advices say that the Kurds attacked two villages north of Sassun
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-02
RUSSIANS RETIRING.
St. Petersburg Account of Fighting
 on the Yalu.

St. EeterSpurg GccounC or ElSnuug
 on the Yalu.
 St. Petersburg, May 1.--The general staff's account of the operations of the Yalu river to-day is as follows:
 At o'clock this morning the Jap anese field batteries with forty seven guns opened a terrific fire on our po- sition at Turen Chen and on our troops posted near Potientinsky
 The overwhelming superiority of the Japanese in artillery and the heavy losses their fire inflicted on our troops occupying these positions made 1t clear to General Sassilitch that 1t was im- possible to hold Turen Chen. Conse- quently, the troops were ordered to re- tire from Turen Chen while still hold ing the Potientinski road.
 When General Sassilitch dispatched his telegram, the Russian troops were retiring in good order from Turen Chen and Schakheday to their second position and the battle was continuing at Potinentsky and Tchin Gu"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-02
THE CHESS MASTERS.
Rules Adopted to Cover Withdrawal
 of Players.

GsuASS 33QUPtCO tO OONGA WASA0A6WtNA s4 of Players.
 Cambridge Springs. May i,--At a meeting of the chess masters engaged in the International Chess Masters tournament. 1t was decided to-day that if 8 player should withdraw from the tourney, all the points won or drawn ar lost by such a player. should re- main on the score sheet and that the other competitors who have 90 far not met the player retired should score one point against him. Furthermore, the competitors authorized the managing directors, H. Cassell and H. Helms, to decide at once all disputes under the time limit rule and all questions of fact in, all other disputes, an appeal to the Judges. however, being allowed.
 The managing directors were also selected to award the two briliiancy prizes. consisting of $60 and $40 re- spectively,
 The fifth round Is to be played in the following order tomorrow:
 Moses vs. Pillsbury; Lasker vs. Marshall; Lawrence vs. Fox; Schlecter vs. Napier; Teichamann vs. Marco; Hodges vs. Delmar; showa1ter vs. Janowski and Barry vs. Tschigorin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-02
Yeszen,s Narrow Escape.

St. Petersburg, May 2.-Information received here shows that Rear Admt- ral Yeszen, commanding the Vladivos- tok squadron, has had narrow escape while on his raiding expedition. Through the wireless messages of the enemy which he intercepted. the ad- lmiral found that he was surrounded by Japanese warships. but owing to the dense fog was able to slip back into the harbor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-02
FmbezzIed from Lipton.

Philadelphia. May 1.-John Shoohy. said to have been manager of one of Sir Thomas Lipton's stores in Limerick. IFe- land. was arrested this evening as he stepped from the Belgian steamer Fries- land from Liverpool. charged with em- bezzling several hundred pounds stealing from the famous yachtsman's establish ment. ' The arrest was made at tho in stance of the British Consul. Mir Howell. The accused man declared his innocence and said he was on his way to the St. Louis Exposition. He will be given a hearing tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-02
Manchsatsr Cloth Market

Manchester, May LA more cheerful tone prevailed in the cloth market to- day and during the past week business was a little more active, although it was unevenly distributed. There was a considerable turn over for India, chief ly of light and heavy fabrics. The China trade was dull. and there were few offers of staples. There were some offers for some lots of goods suitable for the season. There was a better de- mand for yarns, which resulted in falr trade
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-02
nat and Cap Makers.

New York. May 1.-The third annual convention of the United Cloth. Hat and Cap Makers of North America, which Is to last four days. was begun here to-day. Samuel Gompers spoke. uring the necessity of organization and of a large strike fund. He com mended the cap makers union for hav- ing won all of it's one hundred and ten strikes in different parts of the United States during the year
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-02
KurOki Places His Losses at 700 and Russians a
 Little More.
Cxar's Soldiers Driven from Their Positions by the Impetuous Charges of Their Enemies.
 Japanese Wade the Tho
 and Carry All Be- fcre Them.

Tokio, May 2.-(11 a. m.)-The Russians were forced to abandon Antung yesterday. They burned the town and retreated to Feng Huan cheng. The Japanese now control the estuary of the Yalu.
 Tokio, May 2.-U a. m.)-Supple- ment reports from General Kuroki covering Sundays fighting says:
 sHThe Russians made two stands. The enemys strength included all of the third division, two regiments of the sixth division, one cavalry brigade, about forty quick firing guns and eight machine guns. We have taken 2S quickLhring guns, many rifles, much ammunition, more than twenty officers and many non-commissioned officers and men as prisoners. I am informed that lieutenant General zassalitch, com raanders of the Second Siberian ar my corps, and General Castolinski were wounded. Our casualties num- Der about 700, and the enemy's loss is more than 800 men"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-02
Attsmntad Wholesals Murder.

Cleveland. O.. May 1.--Mrs. Caroline VoIkman, who is believed to be insane threw her three children. Annie. aged il. Willie. aged 5. and Otto. aged ?. into Lake Erie thls afternoon and then jumped in herself. Fortunately boatmen wnre near by and the whole party was rescued without any i'll effects.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-02
MAY DAY IN VIENNA.

vienna, May May Day was ceie- brated by an ssSnsual concourse of wofkm~n in the Prater Ca park and for est on the east side of the city) It Is estimated that 1es000 men marched in the procession. this great number being brought out owing to the fact that the day fell On Sunday The utmost quiet and good order prevailed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-02
rll nradrid.

Madrid, May l., Ten thousand Social ists celebrated May Day with dem ionstration at which violent speeches were delivered. Afterwards crowd numbering 2e.0Oo marched with banners to the residence of Premier Maura and to the town hall. where they demanded an eight hour day and protection for workmen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-02
In Barlin.

Berlin. May 1.fcornplete tranquility characterized ttie celebration of May Day here. Many Socialist meetings were held \ A section of the press pub fishes May Day articles. especially in connection with Emperor Williams Karlsruhe speech. which has made a deep impression throughout Germany as foreshadowing the possibility of se- rious political developments.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-02
RUSSIAN STAFF ACCOUNT.
Admits the Turning of the Left
 Flank

St. Petersburg. May 1.-The general stan has issued the following account of the affairs on the Yalu river, April 29 and 30:
 From General Kuropatkin's tele- grams. 1t appears that the Japanese having crossed to the right bank of the Yalu near the village of Sindigiau. occupied the villages of KhusEan and Litzaven. General zassalitch. with a view to re-occupying Litzaven and the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-02
Noted Composer Dead.

Prague. Bohemia, May 1.-Pan An- tonin Dvorak. the composer. formerly director of the Conservatory of Music of New York, died suddenly here today of apoplexy He was born at Netiho- saves. Multhausen, Bohemia, Sept. 8. 1S41.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-02
Moody to vizit PensocoIa.

Washington. May l.-Secretary Moody and a party of friends will leave here tomorrow for Q tour of in- spection in Southern waters which will include stops at Guantonomo. Key West and Pensacola and New orleana
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-02
In Barcelona.

Barcelona. May May Day was sig nalized here by a general stoppage of work. most of the business places being closed The workmen held many meet ings for the purpose of discussing la- bof questions, at several of which dis- turbances were caused by anarchists.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-02
sun,s Ravs Cause Fire,

Elkhart Ind, May 1.-The rays of the sun, focused through a goldfish Jar. set fire to the clothing of Mrs, Julia Hilbert. window today and the flames were extin-. guished only after she had been severe ly burned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-02
African Methodists.

Chicago. May l.-Beginning tomor- row and lasting until May 21. will be held in Chicago the twenty second in- ternationaI quadrennial conference Of the African Methodist Episcopal
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-09

Man, one OF the sort whom young
man can admire and understand He is
grit and sympathy. He is figure to APP
preciate.
4 Old party lines are not as well defined
as they have been in the past New is
sues have arisen, and those who for the
hrst time cast their votes for President
will not cast ii as Democrats or Repub-
licans because they must vote as their
fathers voted. Information is more gem
erai than 1t was quarter of century
ago. and the young man thinks for him
self, because he knows enough to do So
he, If he be not absolutely ignorant,
keeps step with the march of circum-
stances. He will not cast his vote ac-
cording to a legend.
Ii is because OF this, because of the
amazing difference in the personality OF
the candidates, that the young men will
inevitably incline to Roosevelt With all
regard for the eminent responsibility Of
Mr.. Parker he must be looked upon as
having about the same degree Of mag
netism as the ordinary fish, no doubt a
useful product, but Incorporating in a
personal way. For the man who likes a
manly man, as young men do, there is no
comparison between the candidates.
Roosevelt will get the young mems votes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-09
THE BUSINESS MEMS VOTE.


In the presidential elections Of 1896
and 1900 the business men of the coun-
try exercised more decisive influence than
in any other two national elections In our
history. They voted In greater numbers
than ever before. and their vote was al
most solid in favor of sound money, pro-
lection Of home markets. and the extern
sion OF foreign trade. 1t Is hardly too
much to say that the conservative bust
ness vote of the country turned the scale
IN 1896 and 1900. For this the business
men may well congratulate themselves
and enjoy the consciousness OF having
done their duty and rendered great SER
vice to the country.
But how about the coming election :?
The money question in its various phases
OF the gold standard the currency and
the national banks IL still threatened by
one wing OF the Democratic party, while
the protection Of home markets and the
opening OF foreign ones Is as important
as ever. The Democratic platform is 81
lent on the money question. Judge Par
ker says the gold standard IL 'irrevoca-
bly, fixed. but the Democratic party has
not said so. That party has been wrong
on every phase OF the financial question
from the Civil War to the present time.
Can II be trusted now?
Speaker Cannon, in his notification
speech to Mr.. Roosevelt, said that IL
Judge Parker's vote and support OF his
party's candidate in 1896 and 1900 had
been decisive, I'VE would now have the
silver standard" There is something for
business men to think about. Judge Par
ker claims to have repented and the par
ty promises reform. Can they be trust
ed?
The question of protecting home mar
kets and extending foreign markets is
one OF vital importance TO business men.
From a business point OF view 1t IL
question OF life or death. The Demo-
cratic party favors tariff policy that
would be fatal to both home aud foreign
markets. 1t liz no more worthy OF the
support Of business men now than 1t was
in 1896 or in 1900.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-09
Roosevelt and Union Veterans.

In 1889 Theodore Roosevelt, az Civil
Service Commissioner, devised the plan
by which veterans of the war for the
Union who had been dismissed from the
public service with good records could
be reinstated A great many veterans
had been discharged without cause dur
ing the previous Democratic administra-
ton. Under the rule devised and estab-
lished by Mr.. Roosevelt hundreds of
them were reinstated In the public ser
vice during Mr.. McKinley's administra-
ton. As that was more than ten years
before Mr.. Roosevelt was nominated for
Vice President his action could not be
attributed to political motives. Ii was
due to his regard for the veterans and to
a desire to remedy Democratic injustice
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-09
DAVIS SAYS YES.

There was gloom in the committee, and
with voices low and Sad
They di$cour$ed upon the troubles and
the worriment$ they had.
What's the news from West Virginia
they would Sit around and Say,
Have they Sent the message telling
Uncle Henry Ga$Saway
That the pe$$imi$tic leaders have but
little to expect
Ii we haven't his assurance that the
fighting Shall be checked"
SO they Sat about In Silence, thinking of
their chances Slim,
Guessing whether he would tumble II
brick house fell on him;
And the ones who were best posted told
in whispers Soft and low
What a $wathe they might be Sla$hing
IL he only would let go.
And from time to time they Started when
a whistle blithe and gay
Made them think there was a message
from good Henry Ga$Saway.
Still the moments grew to hours and the
clock Seemed almost Stopped.
And in di$$appointment'$ Shadow all the
hearts 80 anxious dropped;
Till to cheer the waiting watchers one
who'd Seen the wondrou$ place
Told them not to grow de$pondent--it
was not hopeless case;
That while Henry Ga$$away was not so
$pry and Swift and young,
Still he knew his barrel wasn't any use
without a bung.
Then at last there came the answer to
the message they had Sent
And their happiness long $tihed in an
instant was unpent,
And the pe$Simi$tic persons turned to
optimistic thoughts
For the Short, decisive Sentence bright
ened all the gloomy Spots.
Just Short, $ententiou$ Sentence Served
the glad news to express
1t was Soulfully Set forth thus: Mister
Davis answers Yes"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-09
TRIBULATI0NS OF A GREAT
GRANDFATHER.
Elkins, w. va, Aug. 20, 1901


Have just finished readln your speech of
acceptance for the third time and ind 1t
tough chewin for my unprotected gums
My new teeth have gone to the dentists
for gold film. to match our new views
and my boy Steve Elkins) has borrowed
the old set / got the year Washington
crossed the Delaware, to make a mask of
Roosevelt for his grandchildren.
Can you tell me why people who do
things always have teeth, while those who
don't, have none-only ears?
As | was sayin'. what bothers me Is, II
you wrote that speech OF acceptance who
wrote your dispatch to Sheehan; and II you
wrote the dispatch what dodgasted blum
derbuss wrote your Esopus speech?
I've just finished readln a new memoir
OF Andrew Jackson, and II set me thnkin'
how he could stand on the St Louis plat
form without putting his foot through ev-
cry paragraph Andy was like that young
ster In the White House-he had teeth and
did things. and didn't care who wrote the
platforms so long as he didn't have to
stand ON them.
What do you think Andy would have
done In Cuba, or in the Philippines, or at
Panama. l guess he'd have got there drst
and consulted the consent Of the governed
afterwards.
Speaking of annexin things, where do
you suppose I'd have got the spondulicks to
put up for our campaign fund IL hadn't
OF set up nights annexin' everything ia
sight?
Take my advice and stop takin' to the
water every mornin' before breakfast 1t
will hurt the ticket ON the East Side Of
New York and In Kentucky.
Little Steve has just come in from a
Roosevelt and Fairbanks rally on my front
lawn. and says our ticket reminds him of
a brindle pup. because It has more wag
In its tail than In its head. What do you
suppose he means? Yours till November,
GRANDPA
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-09

"what we really need In this country
is 20 treat the tariff as q business
proposition from the standpoint of the
interests of the country an a whole,
and not from the standpoint of the
Temporary needs of any political
party. But neither our nation
nor any other can stand the ruinous
policy of readjustinx its business to
radical changes in the tariff at short
intervais.', ~ From Rooseyelt's speech at
LeganA9efs Ind. September 2lsd. 1907
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-09

When Democratic spellbinders 20 b9*
fore the people this year they should
conclude their speeches with the worf1
OF the Litany: I'VE have erred and stray
ed like lost sheep. We have folloW6d
too much the devices Of our own heartr.
We have done those things which MI
ought not to have done. and,we have lef<
undone those things which We ought t0
have done, and there il no health ii W.
The Lord have mercy upon us. misera blo
sinners" The only reason why tho.
party has not done more mischief Is lnck
OF opportunity.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-09
How Republican Policies wort

During the first three years Of the
second Cleveland administration our ex-
cess OF exports over imports was $780,
100000; during the first three years of
the Mckinley administration the excess
of exports over imports was 1881 000,-
600. showing a net gain OF $685., 900. 900
as the result Of wise tariff law and the
pronounced position OF the Republican
party on the money question.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-09
CHOICE OF YOUNG MEN.
President Roosevelt Represents Cour-
age, Manliness and Independence.

To the younger citizens OF the United
States, those who will cast their first
vote for President at the coming election,
1t would appear that Roosevelt should
appeal almost entirely. He represents
courage, and strength, and independence.
and all the tendencies of those who are
eeady TO dare and do and work for the
betterment of everything American. He
is no trimming, yascillating conservative
with any degree Of respectable craft in
his composition affecting his course, be-
cause Of the opinions and desires Of 9TH
ers He II not the selected representa-
tive Of q group. but y the American
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-09
Senator Elkins has recently repor,

Senator Elkins has recently reported
that his father-in-law's State, West vir-
ginia, is as safe for the Republican
ticket as Pennsylvania. Henry CASA
way should warn his son-in-law that It
is bad form to tell family secrets. Judge
Parker's son-in-law Is more Discreet
or perhaps, the clam policy that prevails
at Rosemount as TO public affairs is as
uncommunicative as ever when the shut
ters are closed and the bolts shot.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-09

The Republican party was not obliged
to dodge the money question in its plat
form, and its candidate did not have to
insert an extemporized plank Of his own.
Having convictions and being harmonious
on this as upon all vital issues, the party
and its candidate came before the coun-
try with a solid front
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-09

The tariff plank in the Democratic
platform, as reported by the COMMITTEES.
declared In favor OF "a wise, conserve
tive and businesslike revision" Of tho
tariff. At William j. Bryan's dictation|
all the qualifying words were stricken
out, and the plank was adopted ii that
form. He did not want the revision I'M
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-09
"Tn the ballot box our liberties ar,

"In the ballot box our liberties ara
compounded. See to IL that IL gives
true expression to the public will.
Preserve II from poliutioni protect
and defend IL as you wonid the Ark Of
the Covenant, for IL has been pur-
chased by the priceless blood Of
countless heroes upon the battle fields
or this republic. ~ Hon. G N. Falrbanks.
it Baldwin. Has. Jnne 1901
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-09

Who was It said, "There are things
about which it is possible to have no
opinion and to keep an untroubled
mindY'
ALTON B. -."
Not on your life! 1t was that old
and wary philosopher, Marcus Aurelius,
who never sent dispatch to St. Louis
or posed for the Presidency In a bath
ing suit under David b. Hills umbrella.
Alton BIS philosophy runs Keep your
mouth shut and you need not have an
opinion about anything" That is, how
the owl which is ''the stupidest Of birds"
got its reputation for wisdom.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-09
Wage.earners continue o proaper. 4

Wage-earners continue to prosper, not
withstanding the advance in cost Of liv-
ing. Carroll ID. Wright, Commissioner
of Labor, in recent report, shows that
the increase OF wages since 1896 has
been 10 per cent, while the expenses OF
living have not increased in excess of Is
per cent.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-09

"Grandpa what 3 Es0pusY'
Esopus, my child, Is Greek for hole
In the ground into which candidate can
rs9ire and pull his opinions on all SUBJ
jee& after him..