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The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-12-13
HAS FINANCIAL
EMBARRASSMENT
4
Morgan's Drug Store An
pounces That 1t is
Insolvent
FIFTY PER CENT OFffRtD.
Circular letter to This Effect Sent
out to Creditors Yesterday, Which
Caused Surprise in all Cir.
oles OF the City.
cauaed a
oIes OF The City

The people Of the city of Brunswick
thar ST the creditors Of the well known
dug firm of Morgans Drug Store.
We're shocked yesterday mornins,
when they received a letter announc-
ing the fact that the concern was en-
tsrrassed and that it could only pay
lis creditors fifty per cent on the dol
lar. the liabilities being placed at mp
ards Of $1,000
This is un1uestionably one OF the
most popular retail business houses in
the city and rs president. J. e, Nor
ssn. has host Of friends. who viii Be
surprised beyond question At the infor,
nation that tie firm is in danger and
has been compelled to resor, to this
means Of ox.ricating itself In tho
past Morgan's Drug store has been
enc Of the best patronized OF the sew,
e,al drug stores in Brunswick and it
vas not dreamed By the general public
that it was bordering gu to financial
collapse
The letter. issued by the concern to
is creditors, in this city and else,
where. yesterday morning is as fol.
lows:
Dear Sir beg to say that in
July. 1902, induced friends to back
me in an effort to establish drug
business in Brunswick. Ca. and with
said backing the business Of PolhiIps
pharmacy was purchased / believed
the prospects in Brunswick justified
the very liberal price Of Ave thousand
dollars paid Tor the stock and good
Win OF Polhili's Pharmacy. but after
almost two and a half years OF earnest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-02
JAP TOAST CAUSES
 WILD ENTHUSIASM
DINERS AT SHERRY's DRINK TOAST TO JAPANESE NAVY AMID GREAT CHEERS AND THEN BREAK GLASSES.

New York, June 1.-At the dinner of the American Asiatic association at Sherry s tonight, at which Prince Pu Lun was a guest of honor the announcement was E.ade that China has become a sgnatory to the Geneva convention.
 In making this announcement John Ford, former minister to China, who act ed as toastmaster. said in part:
 Since we last had the pleasure of en- tertaining the Chinese ambassador at Washington he has been largely nstru- mental in the successful negotiation of the new treaty of commerce between China and the United States. l have his permission to make the very important announcement tonight that the latest if not the greatest of his diplomatic achieve ments has been the bringing In of the empire of China as a signatory of the Geneva convention. That as you know is recognized as bound between the civilized international cooperation in the case of the wounded
 After General Corbn had spoken in praise of the treatment the army had re- ceived at the hands of the Chinese in Pekin. Postmaster Ford, aroused the widest enthusiasm of the evening by toastfng the Japanese navy. Half of the diners had gone. but those who remained cheered and broke their glasses on the floor after drinking the toast
 None of the military men present would discuss the incident after the dinner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-02
Anarchy Prevailed at DaIny.

London, June 2.--The Times corresponds ent at Che Foo cables.
 During the interval of thirty hours between the Russian evacuation of Dalny and the Japanese occupation, anarchy prevailed. The local Chinese officials aI- lowed the prison to be forced with the re- suit that about POO cut-throats had the run of the town
 Some time will be required to make the ports of Dalny and Talienwan safe for shipping to enter, as the Sashantato islands have been connected very suc- oessfuily with the mainland by mines zig tagging over large field. The damage to the Russian works as reported here was Insignificant.
 The Japanese have much railway ma terial on the way. There is no informa- ton yet as to the fate of the Russian gunboat and four transports which were in Talienwan Bay during the battle of Kin Chou It Is just possible that the Bobr slipped away during the night of May 26. Immediately after Talienwan Bay shall have been safe. a Japanese siege train will be landed, when presumably the second army corps and specially or ganized flying column will cooperate with the first army corps In the advance or Mukaen'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-02
OKLAHOMA GOES
 AGAINST HEARST
BRYAN WING OF THE STATE DE- MOCRACY HOLDS CONVENTION AND ENDORSES PLATFORMS OF 1896 AND 1900.

Anadarko, Okla, June 1.-The Bryan wing of tho Oklahoma democracy dom mated the convention. held today to elect delegates to the St. Louis convention, and the delegates were instructed to "act in conjunction with those who supported the party in the last two Presidential elections;" the vote on these instructions being almost unanimous. The Hearst men early in the convention gave up the hope of obtaining instructions for their can didate, and the Parker men who opposed all instructions were overwhelmingly de- feated. Delegates to the national conven- tion were chosen as follows
 Roy Stafford, w. E. worden, M. c. Runyan. c. W. Belamy. c. K. Black, William 1ilghman, W. D. Eagleton. Will liam Bueholz, w. ]. caudill. Frank Stevens. [. c. Gentry, D. B. Welty.
 The platform favors admission of Okla homa and Indian Territory as one state cn absolute equality and upon the same plane as the most favored states in the uniCn n.
 The democratic platforms of 1896 and 1900 are reaffirmed. K. A. Billups was elected national committeeman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-02
Want Him to Take Offensive.

London, June 2.-No confirmation has yet been received of the reported heavy fighting near Port Arthur or with Kuro- patkin's army, although the latter Is not regarded as improbable. Rumors persist that court influence at St. Petersburg is being actively exercised to induce Gen eral Kuropatkin to assume the offensive in an endeavor by victory to retrieve the Russian military reputation.
 The Daily Telegraph's St. Petersburg correspondent says:
 "A recent council of war decided that buropatkin should risk an engagement The emperor ratified this Judgment, even going so far as to authorize the des- patch of troops from the German frontier to the far east on the ground that as Germany was beneyo olent, she might be trusted safely All hopes are centered now in kuropatkin who will makes des- perate efforts to save Port Arthur
 Against these statements must be placed the official contradiction communicated to the Associated Press.
 The correspondent of the Standard at Iokio announces that non -combatants are quitting Gensan, owing to incursions of small parties of Russians in north eastern Korea. The situation there is not deemed a serious one.
 The Morning Posts correspondent at Vienna learns that Stablienmento Toniec- co al Triest has been engaged to deliver five armored cruisers to Russia, the first two within year, the others subsequent ly at intervals of ten months
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-02
JAP PAVILION
 IS THROWN OPEN
AMERICAN PRESS HuMoRlSTs TALK OF PUSHING FORWARD THE MOVEMENT FOR MoNu- MENT TO BILL ME.

St Louis, June 1.-(World's Fair Grounds. .)-The beautiful Japanese gov- ernment pavilion was dedicated today, the ceremonies being followed by an evening dinner in the west pavilion given by President Francis in honor of Kogoro Takahira, Japanese minister, Baron Mat sudaria. acting commissioner general, Hajima ota and Commissioner Mama waki and Kanaki.
 The American press humorists called on President Francis and were photographed at the entrance of the administration building.
 Before adjourning the convention will probably take action toward the creation of found to erect monument over the grave of "Bill'' Wye Such movement has been started by the Sunshine Society of Asheville, N. C., where Nye died, but 1t has not been very liberally supported.
 The controversy between Mrs. Floyd Walton, hostess of the Mississippi build ing and R. H. Henry, executive commits sioner, as to which of them should oc- cupy permanent quarters In the building, has been settled after a nasty visit to the exposition by Governor Vardaman of Mississippi. Neither of the disputants will occupy the building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-02
kuropatkin Intends to Fight.

London, June 2.-Rumors of mediation In the Russo-Japanese war caused rise of one-half in Russian consols, and gen. eral upward tendency on the London market this afternoon, but the rulers have found no confirmation in diplo- matic quarters.
 The foreign office characterizes the re- port that mediation is pending in the im- mediate future as rubbish
 Baron Hayashi, who as Japanese senior minister. and far the most powerful rep resentatiye abroad, would be the first to hear of any such move, says
 Not the whisper of mediation has reached me. For us to stay our hands at this moment would be folly. Russia ap- pears to be in serious dilema. She has not enough men in the field to cope with our varied poirts of attack. If she sends in the endorsements that General Kuro- patkin so much needs, she cannot feed them
 T do not credit the rumor in Rome of General Kuropatkins defeat although during the next few days news of bat tie may come at any moment. It seems evident that Kuropatkin intends to fight at Liao Yang. 1 believe he has decided to do this, not much from a military notnt of view as because of the pressure from the court and political circles at St. Petersburg.
 About a month is likely to elapse be- fore any determined assault can be made on Port Arthur
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-02
TALBOTT FAVORS
 SENATOR GORMAN
REPRESENTATIVE BRoUsARD vls- ITS JUDGE PARKER AND MAKES STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT THAT HE HAS RED MusTAcHE.

Washington. June 1.-tspecal.)- Repre- sentatives Talbott of Maryland and Brousard of Louisiana were among the callers at democratic headquarters to- day. MT. Talbott goes to St Louis as a delegate at large and believes the nomi- nation of Senator German will be the re- suit of the big democratic meeting
 The business people and the rank and file have confidence In the public national record of Senator Gorman,' said MT Talbott, and I believe his record will so impress the delegates that he will be nominated"
 Representative Brousard has just re- turned from a trip to Judge Parker home in New York. The Louisiana con vention will be held on the 2Oth. Unin- structed delegations is usually the GUS tom, but MT. Brousard hopes to send the states vote instructed for Judge Parker.
 MT. Brousard told us that Judge Parker has red mustache" was the in- formation volunteered by one of the com mtttee attaches regarding MT. Brousard s visit to headquarters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-02
SUBMARINE BOAT TESTED.
Fulton Makes Some Successful Maneu-
 vers Off Newport

Newport, R. l., June 1.-The sub marine boat Fulton was given trial today in the presence of naval board which observed her movements from the United States steamer Hist. Capt. c. J. Train, chairman of the trial board, said tonight that the trial was entirely satisfactory The programme kept the submarine busy from 10 o'clock in the morning until o'clock in the afternoon. The weather condl- tions were unsatisfactory. choppy sea and heavy rain continuing through out the trial.
 The Fulton went over the Narragan sett Bay course twice at cruiser speed and three times at full speed the boat being on the surface during these runs
 While submerged she went over the same course three times and covered the same q stance awash and ready to dive. She was also tested on quick turns and made ten dives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-02
Two Hundred are Killed During Fierce Fight at Vagenfuchu
 on Monday
COSSAcK LANCES STRIKE
 TERROR ID TIE ENEMY
Russian Survivor of Conflict Says Japs Are Great Fighters and That
 Shooting Is Their
 Long Suit.

Liao Yang Monday, May S0.-Delayed fin transmission.) 1.-The Japanese lost 200 killed and number of horses in the fight at vagenfuehu today The Russians op- ened fire at in the morning and after two hours and a half of long-range firing, the Japanese, under General Akkimai, prepared to charge and crush the force which had been harrasslng them for twenty-one days. In the meantime Gen eral Samonoff was approaching Vagen- fuchu with a strong force of cavalry. It was sight worth seeing, when at the word of command the Russian squadrons formed and rushed like whirlwind across the terribly cut up country, clear ing away all obstacles, the batteries at the same time trotting along the frightful roads.
 Having passed the railroad station, the troops came under the fire of the Japanese machine guns, but withdrew without sui fering much loss. The Fourth and Sixth companies of the Eighth Siberian Cos sacks furiously charged the Japanese cav airy with lances, attacking both Hanks.
 Cut Squadron to Pieces.
 In few minutes they literally cut the whole squadron to pieces. This was the first time lances were used and they struck terror into the enemy In some cases the lances pierced the riders through and wounded their horses Some of the lances could not be withdrawn from the bodies into which they entered. The Japanese infantry numbering four battalions of 300 men to company and eight squadron of cavalry, attempted to advance, but the Russian batteries open ed and the slope up which the enemy was advancing was covered with black spots and the enemy was forced to scat ter and retire. Some of the Japanese cavalry were wonderfully dashing. charging with shouts upon the Russians, who met and scattered them.
 cossack who had lost his lance and sword wrenched a sword from Japanese officer and cut off the officers head.
 The eossacks picked Up boots which had been taken of by the Japanese in order ta facilitate their flight and fiourished them on their lances as trophies
 The Japanese used the Boer trick of dis playing duiumies but the cossacks did not waste a shot on them-
 Genera Samonoff highly praised the practice of the Russian gunners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-02
Several Jap Mines Discovered.

St. Petersburg, June 1.-The following dispatch from yiceroy Alexieff to the emperor, dated May 31, has been receiv- ed
 Rear Admirals Wittsoeft and Grigor- vich report that up to May 2s numerous Japanese mines had been discovered and exploded in the roadstead of Port Ar thur The Japanese evidently have re- placed the ireships which they formerly used by as many merchant steamers in their serviee.'
 The emperor has received the following dispatch from General Kuropatkin. dated May 31:
 "All is quiet in the direction of Feng Wang Cheng Siu Yen has not been oc- cupied by Japanese detachments.
 iThe Japanese were observed retiring from the Sedseiko and Salisiputso val leys in an easterly direction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-02
Train Brings In Wounded.

MuKden, June LA hospital arrived last night with wounded from the fighting at vanfangow, bringing three officers and twenty-six men.
 General Kuropatkin visited them, com pmented them on their bravery and awarded eight crosses of St. George. Four of those wounded at Wafango were left at Liao Tung in too serious a condi- ton to be moved. Some of these have from four to six bullet wounds. One of the wounded said:
 These Japanese fight very well. Shoot ing is their strong point, but the cossacks' lance charge completely surprised them. Many of the Japanese were ridden down. Others ceased firing and, fled"
 Japanese agents are believed to be ne- gotiating with Chunchu leaders with the object of employing them against the Russians. Recently local goveronor att tempted to incite the populace against the Russians. Many bands of the celebrated Chunchu under command of Captain Tulisan are in this neighborhood. They are well drilled, well armed and well clothed. They wear straw hats and short overcoats, and armed both with rifles and revolvers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-02
eenorted Landing Not Believed.

St. Petersburg, June 2-The war office done not believe the report from Tokio that Japanese division has embarked for northern Korea to check an alleged advance of Lieutenant General Linevitchs s army.
 A high military authority points out that Linevitch would have had to march ROO miles over difficult roads and to as- sure supplies for that distance before he could get within striking reach of the Japanese army. This authority admits that such a task is impossible, and not worth attempting since 1t would not im- peril the Japanese supplies in Manchu- ria which are coming by sea. The Japa- nese are more likely to reinforce their armies in Southern Manchuria or on the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-02
Report of vafangow Fight.

st. Petersburg June 1.-General Sakha- rolf has telegraphed as follows under to- dav,s date to the general staff:
 according to reports the Japanese commander in the action of May 30, near vafangow had three battalions of infan- try In reserve Our losses were IT men killed and twenty three wonded, and Lieu tenant Meyer and another officer, whose name has not been ascertained, wounded. The Japanese losses were very consider able. One squadron of the thirteen Japa- nese cavalry was annihilsted in a hand to hand encounters, another squadron which came to its assistance, suffered great loss from the fire of our frontier guards and reflemen. We captured nine teen horses"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-02
PROBABLY BE FOR HEARST.
Wyoming Democrats Will Hold Con
 venton Today.

Cheyenne, Wyo.. June Lit is con sidered practically settled that the Wyoming delegation to the democratic convention will be instructed for Hearst by the state convention which meets tomorrow.
 Although all the instructed delegates are for Hearst, few have not in strueted delegates. and some opposi- tion to him has developed among these. The only business to come before the committee is the selection of six dele gates to the national convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-02
Hand Car Struck by Engine.

Knoxville, Tenn. June LA handear on which seven men were riding was struck by a switch engine in tunnel No 26 on Pacific road this evening between Harri- man junction and Oakdale. Russel stoker of Wilmore Ky, was instantly killed. and the handcar shattered. but fortunate ly all the others escaped death. being only badly bruised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-02
VICTORY FOR DEFENDANT.
Big Antitrust Case In Texas Is
 Ended.

Austin, Tex, June 1.-The case of the state of Texas against the J. M. Guffy Petroleum company, of which Col. J. M. Guffy of Pittsburg is president for pen alties in the sum of two and a half mil- lion dollars for violation of the anti-trust laws of Texas, was concluded today with a complete victory for the defendant.
 After the state had introduced all it's evidence, the defendants, without offer ing any evidence. asked for peremptory instructions to the jury to find for the defendant
 Judge Brooks. after hearing the argu- ments, announced that the evidence was insufficient. and he would instruct the jury to find for the defendant. Thereupon the suit was discontinued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-02
Harhin to Be Fortified.

London. June 2.-The Moscow corres- pondent of the Times learns that Harbin is to be fortified speedily against the contingency of siege. Heavy siege guns left St. Petersburg really intended for Harbin and others will be sent from Cron- stadt and other first class fortresses for the same purpose.
 painful impression has been produced by General Kuropatkin's insistance on the necessity of making timely provision for retreat to Harbin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-02
Big Jap Force Lands.

Che Foo, June ?, l a. m.-Chinese arriv- ing from Takaushan say that Japanese force estimated at from 5000 to 10000 land ed at Takushan last month and has pro- eeeded to Feng Wang Cheng. Rein forcements have it is reported, also been sent from other points
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-02
COSSACKS IN WILD CHA RGE
 SWEEP IAPS BEFORE THEW
FRISCO SHORT LINE TO
 ST. LOUIS IS OPENED

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-02

Liao Tung peninsula where it is believed they are concentrating every available man.
 The admiralty attributes the failure to destroy the crippled cruiser 53ogatyr to the absence of Japanese warshps near Yladiyostock. A private. letter from Liao Yang, dated May 4, says that on good authority General Kuropatkin then had 140,000 men ready to take the field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-02
ARE FOR PARKER.

Washington. June 1.-(special)- ! ; The New York World prints tele- grams this morning from F. L. Rus , sell, H. s. D. Mallory. F. M. Rohin- : son. G. A. Leaky. W. C. Black, Elm ; melt o'Neal and H. E. Reynolds, ; Alabama's delegates to the St. Louis , convention declaring in favor of the , nomination of Parker of Now York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-02
Shipment Was Very Small.

New York, June Hazard Freres, who engaged all available gold bars for shipment to Paris on Thursdays steamer, were able to announce today a shipment of only $631, ,585
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-02
And- Hearst Men Win Out at Every Stage of Game
 in Michigan
RESOLUTIONS LEAVE AL
 ID NATIONAL CONVENTION
Calls the Republican Administration crlminalIy Aggressive, Despotie, Un-Amerlcan, Extravagant
 and Dishonest.

Detroit. Mich. Juno 1.-The anti-Hearst headed by Daniel J. Campau of Detroit, national committeeman from this state, trlumphed over the Hearst supporters at every stage in the democratic state con- vention held here today 10 select dele- gates to the national convention. While there are some Hearst men among the district delegates to St. Louis, the del- egation was instructed to vote as unit
 The first test of strength was on the report of the committee on credentials. By a vote of 52s to 250 a minority report of the committee seating the contestlng Hearst delegation from Manistee. the only county from which there was con testing delegation, was tabled Following this victory Daniel J. Cam pau was reelected national committee man from Michigan and of the four del- egates at large chosen not one was a member of the Hearst element. The Hearst members of the committee on res olutions dissented from the platform pre- pared by the majority annd prepared B minority report but after the majority report had been read failed to present their platform.
 Delegates at Large Elected.
 The following were elected delegates at large to the n2,'anal conventions
 Daniel J Campau of Detroit Thomas D. Parkorth of JaclSsons.Iohn Power of Escanaba and George D. Jackro- of Bay City
 The convention ratified the selec|on of twenty-four delegates to the national convention made at the district cancuses in the morning.
 The resolutions adopted by the eonven- ton were unuRualls brief. Openins with an expression of confidence in the national convention, they say:
 "The selection of candidates for pres ] ident, and vice president of the United States, we trust to that great body, con- fdent that it will name candidates for those high offices who can and will achieve success for the democratic party and redeem the American nation from 1 the monarchial, extravagant and corrupt political organization which now controls 1t.
 Trust to National Convention.
 "The democratic national convention l will have it's opinions on all the great l questions now pressing upon the consid- erations of the American people. That convention can be safely depended on ta freely and fearlessly declare those opin- | ions. In it's own language 1t will prop 1 erly denounce the eriminally aggressive, despotic un-American extravagant and dishonest republican administration.
 "The declaration of the attitude of the democratic party upon the independence of the people of the Philippines, the Just arraingnment of trusts, the manifold evils of high tariff taxation the mpor- tant questions of finance and all other matters now pending before the American people, can and will be clearly elucidated in the democratic national platform. "rhe Michigan delegation is hereby di- rected to vote as a unit onA all questions arising in the national convention as di- rected by majority of the delegates"