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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
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APPEAL OF BURTON.
Dtsxraced Senator's Case Argued Be
 fore Supreme Court.

Dfsxraced Senator's Case Argued Be-
 fore Supreme Court.
 Washington. Nov. 30.--The Supreme Court today heard arguments in the case of Senator J. R. Burton of Kan- sas, who appealed from the judgment of the District Court of the Eastern District of Missouri.
 , Senator Burton was tried on charges of receiving compensation from con- cerns for representing them before the Postofi1ce Department. The lower court sentenced him to pay fine of s2.5oo and to Imprisonment for six months. The attorneys for Senator Burton entered a general denial of guilt and submitted an extended brief in support of their contentious that the court below erred in not directing verdict of not guilty.
 Senator Burton was in court during the argument Judge John F. Dillon. senior counsel for Senator Burton opened the argument. He stated that he would not make the defense upon any technical grounds, but on its mer- its and constitutional grounds. He de- clared that the only charge in the in- dictment was not tried before the jury and the jury was not allowed to pass upon 1t. He also stated that the Mis- souri court had no Jurisdiction as tho alleged offense was committed in Washington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
HEsTER's ANNUAL REPORT.
Secretary Submits statements to Boara of DirecfOr3


 New Orleans. Nov. 3o.--The annual report of the board of directors and Secretary Hester, of the Cotton Ex- change. was made today It shows q business in spots. free on board" and cost. freight and insurance" of 1900 900 bales. a gainst 100000 bales last year. and 1.3oo.ooo bales the year be- tore.
 Tn futures the transactions moro than doubled the large business of 1902 1908. with New Orleans holding it's position In the front rank of the great markets of the world. Notwithstana- ing the decrease in receipts of cotton, due to lessened production in the ter ritory tributary to this market New Orleans has handled across It's wharves 22.24 per cent of the cotton crop of the United States. against 221s per cent last year.
 Complaint is made that the exchange is still hampered by lack of telegraph facilities to points in the cotton belt, though remarkable results have been attained in the expeditions handling of messages between New Orleans and New York and New Orleans and Liver pool.
 The annual election of the axchange takes place December 5.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
BEAR WATCHES THE LION.
Russia Observing England's Move
 ments in Asia.


 St. Petersburg, Nov. 30.-The state ment that Russia is concentrating troops on the Afghan frontier Is denied Nevertheless it is undoubtedly true that Russia is watching with some mis- givings the British plans for the re- organization and increase of the Indian army. as we'll as the despatch of a dep utation to Persia. Coming on the heels of the Thibetan expedition. these moves naturally create the suspicion that Great Britain is taking advantage Of Russia's pre-ocupation in the Far East to strengthen her position on the 1n- dian frontier of Persia.
 Russia seems keenly alive to the sitr uation. but no open move has yet been made and the authorities are not dis posed to admit that any is In contem- plation as a counter move In Persia.
 The deputatfon from the Shah of Per- sia, headed by Riza Khan, former Min ister to Russia. which goes to Coustan- tinople in a similar capacity. Is receiv- ing considerable attention. The depu- tation is now on its way to St. Peters burg, and its ostehsible purpose Is to congratulate Emperor Nicholas on the birth of the heir to the throne. It is not admitted here that the mission is not devoid of political significance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
SECOND WAR DIET.
The MikadO Reads His Address From
 the Throne.

the Throne.
 Tokio, Nov. 30.--The Emperor formal ly opened the second war diet today. He rode through the crowded streets in a state coach escorted by a troop of lancers and accompanied by crown prince, his stan. and some of the mem- bers of the imperial household to the House of Parliament, where both houses were assembled in the chamber of representatives The diplomatic corps and many prominent government officials were present.
 The emperor ascended the dais from which he read the following address:
 We hereby perform the ceremony of opening the imperial diet.
 We announce to the members of the House of Peers and of the House of Representatives.:
 That to our profound delight. our relations with all neutral treaty pow CTS are increasingly amicable.
 That we have directed our Ministers of State to submit to you a scheme for meeting the extraordinary expendi- ture necessitated by the war; together with the budget for the thirty eighth fiscal year of Meiji. besides other proj- ects of law.
 That our expeditionary forces have heer victorious In every battle and
 
 their loyalty and bravery. so that the progress of the war Is increasingly to our advantage.
 That we call upon you to discharge your duties by harmonious co-opera- tions thereby promoting our wishes and ends"
 He insisted on the necessity of main taining the balance of the budget and the strength of the army and navy. and said in conclusion:
 "The economic condition of Italy is ma king evident progress as demon strated by the high quotation of the state bonds which have reached figures never before attained, the disappear ance of exchange on gold, the large amount of capital coming in, the in crease in the deposits in tEe savings banks. the growing commercial activ- ity, the development of the industries the treasury of the state. This hap py condition has been reached chiefly through peace, assured by solid alli- ances and sincere friendships and em- phasized by the affectionate demon strations which occurred at the time of the visits to Rome of the German Emperor the King of England, and the President of France. Arbitration treaties have been concluded with France. Great Britain and Switzerland and while negotiations for similar ac- cordance with the United States and other countries are well advanced"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
MaryIand,s Vote Canvassed.

Baltimore. Md. Nov. 3o.-The State Board of Canvassers met today and canvassed the total vote of Maryland at the late Presidential election and upon its report Governor Warfield certified to the election of seven Democrats and one Republican elector. The largest vote was for Charles J. Bonaparte, Ro- publican, who received 109.497 votes, and the lowest Democratic vote was for Frank Browne. who received 109,- AS, a majority of 51 for the Republican elector The total Prohibition vote in the State was 3.o34 and the Socialist vote was 2,a47.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
REPORTS FROM GINNERs.
Statement on Cotton from United States
 Census Bureau.

Washington, Nov. 30.-The Census Bureau today issued a report by States and Territories of the quantity Of cot ton ginned from the growth of 1904 up to November IA. showing that 29.611 ginneries had been operated during the season up to that time, and that these had gained 9,906.057 running bales Counting round bales as half bales. the number is 9,7S6,646.
 The same date last year the running bales ginned numbered 7.070437. which proved to be 694 per cent of the entire crop of the year. The ginning output in running bales by States for the year up to November 14. was as follows;
 Alabama. 1,o73,s19; Arkansas. 556,- 433; Florida. 60.291; Georgia, 1.545.513: Indian Territory, 321,9s1; Kentucky $50; Louisiana. s7S,s70; Mississippi. 1 ,05l, ,so6; Missouri. 2s,217; North Caro- lima 519.427: Oklahoma, 22.939; South Carolina, 930.713; Tennessee, 196,3s7; Texas. 2.T271s3; Virginia, 11,51s.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
North Carolina Bank in Trouble.

Charlotte, N C.. Nov. 30.--The cor poration commission today ordered State Bank Examiner Ellington to take charge of the Gasontia Banking Com pany. a State institution. unttl a re- ceiver is appointed. the appointment being requested immediately. John F. Love Is president and Joseph A. Page. cashier. The capital stock Is $100.000; total resources and liabilities $2S1,000; due depositors $136.o00. The corpora tion commissioners think the bank in- solvent on account of excessive loans on poor securities.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
FEARFUL CONDITIONS EXIST.
Many Dying in MaEatlan and Bodies
 are Unburied.


 San Antonio. Tex, Noy. BOA spe- cial to The Express from Mazatlan. Mexico. says:
 Late reports from the northern part of this State prove that fearful condi- tions exist there. Deaths range from twenty-five to forty per day owing to starvation and malaria.
 In many instances the dead are not given burial, 1t is said. but are thrown into open ditches and canals.
 Provisions have been scarce !n Northern Silao for some time owing to the destruction of crops by torrentiaI rains.
 The epidemic of malaria is due to these rains. Deaths from starvation and malaria are reported from the towns of Ahome, Mirador. Mochichaui. Los Mochis. San Miguel and Higuera de Saragosa. Money to provide food. medicine and medical attention is be- ing raised here and in other places in the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
JAPANESE RETIRING.
Turning Movement Fails and the Rus-
 sians Pursue.

St. Petersburg, Nov. 30.-of1cial and private dispatches received here tonight indicate that the Japanese are falling back below Sintinsin where for several days they had apparently been attempting d turning movement.
 After four days of tolerably severe but unsuccessful fighting. they are now retiring with the Russians in pursuit. It is impossible as yvt to tell whether either movement has real strategic significance.
 The Russian consul at Chefoo tele- graphs that the Japanese captured two forts in the storming operations against Port Arthur on November 29. but the news Is not confirmed from any other quarter. The consul says the Japanese losses were enormous and that 5000 men were sacrificed in two hours
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
scRUGGs GIVES TO MISSIONS.
Bishops Receive Requests to Aid fin the
 Work.

Nashville, Tenn. Nov. 3o.-The late millionaire philanthropist and drygoods merchant of St. Louis, Richard M. scruggs. in his will. just filed, makes specific bequests of $4Sl,0o0.
 Large amounts are left to the Metho- dist Church, South, for foreign missions. To w R. Lambuth secretary of Board of Missions of Nashville is left $5.00o for a girls school in Hiroshima. Japan: Bishop F. R. Hendrix gets $5.000 and Bishop E. E. Hoss $5 900 for missions. Bishop Candler. of Atlanta. gets $5.o00 for Cuba. Bishop Galloway and Will son also get 5000 each for missions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
PIatt Give. Evidence.

New York, Nov. 30.-Senator Thomas C. PSatt gave evidence today in the suit for $200.000 brought by A. D. Wales again John Mitchell. president of the Miners Union. Wales declared that he furnished the plan by which the anthracite strike of two years ago was settled. The hearing was in secret.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
DIR. WOoDCOCTx ACCEPTS RIsH-
 OPRIC.
VIII Assume Charge of the Diocese of
 Kentucky.

Detroit. Nov. s0.-Rev. Dr. Charles E. woodeock. rector of St. Johns Episcopal Church, In this city. an nounced tonight that he had accepted the appointment as bishop of the dio- cese of Kentucky.-
 Dr. Woodcock mailed his aceep- tance late last night to the Kentucky church authorities He said he would probably cont ss rector of St Johns until invocation. which cannot take for about twa months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
Quiet Along the Front.

Mukden, Nov. S0,--Quiet generally prevails along the front. The most important problem now Is the supply of fuel and forage, but a commission which has been formed is taking ener- getic steps to keep up the supply of both these neeessaries.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
Death of captnIn w. W. rhnn..

Macon. Ga, Nov 3o.-Captain William W. Thomas. president of the Southern Mutual Insurance Company. and a mem- Der of the commission which built the State capitol at Atlanta, died today at his home at Athens, Ga, after an ill., ness of two weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01

Senate also appears to hinge upon the decision In this matter.
 Two hours was given each side for argument Attorneys John M Wald- ron and H. !. Hersey made the argu- ments in favor of throwing out the votes and United States Senator Thom- as M. Patterson and Samuel Belford argued against such a proceeding.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
Fierce Fighting Rages at
 Port Arthur.
JAPANESE MAKE ASSAULT
N0gi and StOessel In Death
 Grapple.
From Russian Sources 1t is Reported that an Effort to Turn Wing of General Kuropatkin's Army
 Has Failed.
Tokio, Dec. 1.-The Japanese have captured and now hold 203 Metre Hill.

captured and now hold 203 Metre Hill.
 Tokio. Nov. 30.-1 ?. m.)-Imperial nouncement tonight:
 Our force operating against 203 Metre Hill, advanced at 10 o'clock to- day from trenches already captured near the summit of the hill and are now struggling for the southeastern portion of the fort on the summit.
 A fierce battle was still in progress at ! o'clock tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01

things which shock the common con- science of both sides"
 The speaker closed with a discussion of the political aspect of his subject He declared that the leaders of both the Republican and Democratic parties are "truckling to this combination (the labor unions). and each Is trying to promote. openly or under cover just trifie more than its adversary. and at the Sc me time proposed nothing which shall shock the public sense of righteousness and justice.
 On the report of the nominating com mittee, David M. Parry of Indianapolis, was reelected President of the Citi- zens' Industrial Association; J. c. Craig of Denver. was elected First ce-President: James T. Hoyle of Brooklyn, Second vice-President; Ma jor A. c. Rosencranz, Evansville. Ind. Treasurer.
 ] The new Executive Committee is: Two years-John Kirby. Jr., Dayton. O.; Berkley R. Merwin. New York city; George B. Hugo. Boston; Euclid Mar tn, Omaha. and J. L. Record, Minne- apolis. One year--C. W. Post. Battle Creek, Mich; J. w. Van Cleave. st i. Louis; W. c. shepard, wilkesbarre, Pa; Frederick w. Job. Chicago, and
 
 After the election and installation of the new officers. John Kirby. Jr.. of Dayton, O., addressed the convention.
 N. F. Thompson Speaks.
 N. F. Thompson of Bfrmingham Ala. the last speaker said in part: Politically you speak of the solid south, but there Is something sold in the south besides that. It Is the open shop That is because 10 labor it asks nothing but merit and skill. There are cities in the south that have got a single union shop in them. Chattanooga is one of them. We are prepared in the south to protect the open shop with the same strength as we protect the sanct- fty of the home and we beg of yau to do your duty as patriotic citizens and make the north, and the west and the east just as solid against trades union- ism as we have made the south.'
 The selection of a place for thehold- ing of the next annual convention was The same body will appoit a secretary in place of A. c. Marshall.
 Doesn't Remember MT. Beattie.
 Washington, Nov. 30.-It was author itatively stated at the White House today that the President has no recol- lection of visit from John Beattie, the representative of the Master Paint CTS and Decorators Association, who, at the convention of the Citizens In- dustrial Association in New York to- day, declared that the President had endorsed a proposition to put upon la- bor unions the responsibility for par aIyzing business by lockouts. It also was announced that the President did not make the remark attributed to him by Mir. Beattie.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
Japasese withdrawing.

Mukden. Nov. 3o-The Japanese are withdrawing to the Tsanchau and the district between Tainchecheu and Sint- sintin is cleared of them. The foreign hospitals at Yinkow are cooperating energetically in the work of the re- moval of sick and wounded this after noon.
 Bombbardment By Japs.
 London, Dec. 1.-The Daily tele- graphs correspondent at Chefoo says that the Japanese began further heavy bombardment of Port Arthur at II o'clock Thursday night
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
wrArHER FoREcAsr.

washinEten, New. S0@-For Alabama, rair Thnrsaay and Friday, light north- east to east winds.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-08-19
Birthday PARTY.

Little Misses Harriet and Kate
Watson Beckham, daughters of Mr..
and Mrs. B. F. Beckham, delight
fully entertained large crowd of
their little friends with a birthday
party last Wednesday afternoon
from 4 to 6. There were 90 invited
guests and over so were present.
The color scheme of the afternoon
was pink, the dining-room where
dainty refreshments were served,
being profusely decorated, and nice
heart souvenirs were presented each
guest. Delicious frappe was served
in the hall. The out-ot. town guests
were Misses Edith Sheriff., of Pa
ducah; Gertrude Murphy, of Fulton,
and Nellie Bondurant, of Hickman.
The entertainment was highly en-
joyed by all present and the little
hostesses were the recipients OF
many beautiful and useful birthday
presents.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-08-19
Musicale.

On Tuesday evening, August %,
beginning at 8 80 o'clock, at the
residence of Mrs. Walter Morris, a
most interesting musicale will be
given, consisting of the very best
talent of our city. The black face
comedians will be there with a Jolly
selection, "An Experiment in Mat
rimony," taken from Thomas Dix
on, Jr.'s leopard Spots along
with the "buck and wing dancers,
Rotations, songs, instrumental
music, Union City Concert Band
Orchestra, which is equal to Kahns
Italian Orchestra of Memphis, and
a number of other selections.
This will be an evening of pleas
ure. The pretty porch will be used
as a stage. The audience will sit
in the yard which will be brilliantly
lighted. Admission, IS cents. This
entertainment will be given in place
of the street fair by the John B.
Gordon Chapter, U. D. c.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-08-19

people have always been noted.
Their hospitality and their larders
are always well supplied, and when
they spread their tents and baskets
in the woods there is invariably a
generous feast. Whether or not 1t
was due to the fact that the scribe
was unusually hungry, but it did
strike US very forclbly that this was
the most excellent OF all the dinners
we ever enjoyed. The barbecue
was supply perfect in quality,
lavoring and preparation in every
way The chicken and salads,
pies, cakes, bread and everything
were simply fine. 1t was all COM
plete success. After dinner every
body settled down TO friendly social
chat, except the whistle brigade,
led by Wiltord Farris, who was as
sisted by Waller Caldwell and a
procession of children. We were
compelled to go about 3 o'clock,
and left them all in the midst of
enjoyment. Mr. Will Ragsdale,
who resides just across the road
from the grove, was very accomO-
dating to the party, assisting them
IN many ways. 1t was day to be
pleasantly remembered and no
doubt will not soon be forgotten.
The death of James Gray, %
years of age, occurred last Thurs
day, August IL, near Clayton, He
was afflicted with dropsy and con-
gestion. He leaves wife and eight
children, four married and four sim
gle. He was a member of the
Methodist Church and good man,
widely known and esteemed. His
demise was generally lamented by
the entire neighborhood. he was
buried at Beech Grove.
A company of thirty or forty from
Union City and vicinity left early
Tuesday morning over the NJ. & o.
to visit the Louisiana Purchase Elk
position at st. Louis. Among the
number were Mr.. ]. A. Coble, wife
and children, Mr.. and Mrs. Claude
Allen, w G. Reynolds, w. r. Moore
and Miss Ida Moore, Mrs. ]. p.
Verhine, Miss Ethel Richards, Jake
Caldwell, Russell Garth, Drewry
Edwards.
The man and woman who made
an exchange of horses several
days ago with Mr.. Dick Corum
north of town and were guilty
of trespassing in the absence of
Mr.. Corum or any of the tamil
ly were arrested at Ripley last
tuesday by the deputy sheriff of
Dyer county, Mr.. Chiles having
notified the officers ahead along the
line of passage. The couple we're
brought back by Sheriff Chiles
Wednesday. We understand they
confessed their guilt, also infor-
nation of other acts of the same
character. The old plug left with
Mr.. Corum was practically worth
less.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-08-19
Police Court.

It's dull day indeed when Mar
shall Pardue fails to turn up at
least one "bootlegger.' Monday
morning bright and early Jim Bur-
ress, an aged and exceedingly black
negro was before the Mayor, who
promptly "put the screws" to him
to the tune of a fifty dollar bill. In
all his liquor trials heretofore jim
has appealed his case to the circuit
court, gave bond for his appear
ance and been released, He failed
to make bond in this case and had
to go to the city Jail.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-08-19

For the next few days only the
monster rat will be on exhibition
at Jones Drug Store.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-08-19

The Famous Rat captured near
Niagara Falls can be seen for the
last time in Union City at Jones
Drug Store.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-08-19
Band concert tonight.

Tonight at las the minstrel free
show begins next to Grissom's gro
Gerry on Main st. c. e. Whitman is
in charge and is introducing Pane's
New Discovery.