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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-22
OPEN DOOR CAUSES KILLING.
Andrew A. WalIine Shoots Frnnk '
 Brett in Atiantn.

Atlanta, Ga. Aug. 21.--A quarrel about an open bedroom door led to the killing of Frank F. Brett, 0 travelling salesman, by Andrew A. Walline, super intendent of Florodora Tag Company, here today. Brett had been in the habit, so it is claimed. of leaving the door of his room open while he was un- dressed. walIine had remonstrated with him about the matter on several oceasions. and a renewal of the quar- rel early today resulting in the killing.
 Walline claims self-defense. Brett formerly lived In Macon. where last season he acted as coach for the Mer- cer College baseball team.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-22
wARsHIPs AT CHEFoo.
Only Foreigners Present Are Ameris
 GunbOat and Cruiser.

Only Foreigner Present Are American
 GunbOat and Cruiser.
 Chefoo. Aug. 2l-With the exception of Chinese vessels, the United States cruiser Cincinnati and the United States gunboat Frolic are the only warships at present in this port. They are ready to send men on shore at a moment 6 notice should occasion arise. The fear or trouble. however, Is remote.
 There Is some fear that local Japan ese may clash with the Russian sailors from the torpedo boat destroyer> Rye- shitelni, who are now at the Russian consulate.
 The foreign consuls and others in au- thority were interviewed today by the correspondent of the Associated Press on the matter of the trouble and united In saying that nothing has occurred so Tar to give reason to expect trouble.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-22
WILL STICK TO PRECEDENT.
Russian Vessel in French Harbor Will
 Not Be Favored,

Paris. Aug. 21.-The Foreign Office confirms the report of the arrival of the Russian cruiser Diana at Saigon, French 1ndo-China. France, 1t Is an- nounced. will strictly observe the laws of neutrality in the case. and 1t is not anticipated that any difficulties will arise. Frances relations with Japan remain cordial. despite her alliance with Russia.
 F. J. Harmand, the French Minister at Tokio. has advised the Foreign Of fee ffs : he handed the Russian Gov ernment's protest regarding the seizure of the Russian torpedo boat destroyer Ryeshitelni at Chefoo to the Japanese Government. August 20. It is believed that the transmission of protest was not accompanied by observations on either side
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-22
LAPS TAKE TO THE HILLS.
Rains Flooding Lowlands Makes Move.
 ment Necessary

Mukden. Aug. 21.-The belief is in- creasing here that the Japanese do not intend to make direct attack on Gen. eral Kuropatkin's position at LiaoyanE. The movements of the Japanese and other information indicate that they will try rather to force an engagement in the vicinity of Mukden.
 The rains have not damaged the rail- way, but have destroyed a number of bridges.
 small fight occurred August 1s on the Mo Tien Pass road. seven miles east of Liaoyang, but its results were unimportant.
 As the rains have rendered the lower grounds impossible. the main Japanese army has fallen back to the hills.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-22
RUSSIAN FOREIGN LOAN.
German House Said to Have Been Oi fered Governments Paper.


 fered Governments Paper.
 London, Aug. 21.-The tone of the markets continued to be fairly steady but the uncertainty hanging over the political situation prevented any revt- val of business on the stock exchange during the past week. except in the American market, where considerable activity again prevails and doubtless q strong advance in price would have been established but for the dIsturb- ance in the wheat market of the Unit- ed States.
 Great interest was manifested in the prospect for the issue by the Russian Government Of another foreign loan. A general belief prevails that Russia tried to negotiate such loan through a German house, but failed because thia house demanded too high a rate of in- terest. Whether this is or is not so, 1t is considered that the Russian Gov- ernment will before many months be obliged to have recourse to foreign issues.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-22
Beseigers are Reinforced.

,Chefoo. August 21.-Information from Port Arthur up to August IS, shows that the beseigers have been reinforced by thirty regiments from General Oku's army. Heavy firing was heard by the steamer Slyshati on Au- gust 20. A general assault Is expected to be made upon the fortress today or tomorrow,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-22
Foar persons Klned.

Glencoe. MinD.. Aug. 2i.---A tornado struck the townships of Rich Valley and Bergen Saturday night about 6 o'clock. killing four persons. Mary O'Donnell, aged 13, daughter of Pat rick O'Donnell and the seven year old son of Anthony ODonnell and Fred erick Gross and his mother, and de- stroyed thousands of acres of grain and many barn houses and sheds The storm extended over many counties.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-22
McCuIIy at Tientsfn.

Tientsin. Aug. 21.-Lieut. Newton A. McCully. United States navy. who has been observing the operations at Port Arthur for his Government, has ar rived here. He left Port Arthur on a junk. August IA. and came via Shan Hai Kwang. The Lieutenant acted as an escort for three French women from Port Arthur. He left here this morn. ing for Vladivostok via Sing Ming Ting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-22
WAS READY TO FIGHT
SENATOR FAIRBANKS OFFERED
 HIS RESIGNATION.
An Incident Which Occurred at the Outbreak of the Spnnish-Ameri- can War Just Comes to
 Light.
Advertiser BureNu.
 Colorado Building,

Washington. Aug. 21.
 The fact that at the outbreak of the Spanish war Senator Fairbanks offered to resign his seat fin the Senate to 20 to the front with the Indiana volunteer troops, has just been made public. This information will be a surprise to the Senator's most intimate friends. and 1t is doubtful if half a dozen per sons knew of the circumstance until he turned over certain of his papers to w. H. Smith of Indianapolis, the well known historical writer. for the preparation of a semi-offlcial biog raphy which will be adopted by the Republican National Committee. the Indiana Republican State Committee and other campaign committees. and circulated as campaign document.
 Mir. Smith. who Is the author of History of Indiana. and other works of q similar character. and W. E. Bur ford, a prominent publisher of Indian apolis, are old political and personal friends of Senator Fairbanks. and when a sketch of the candidate was demand ed the preparation and publication was placed in their hands. In going through the papers MT. Smith found the following letter to Senator Fair banks from Governor Mount. under date of May 3, 1898:
 My Dear Senator-Permit me to say, in reply to your patriotic tender of your services, that I commend your loyalty to the State and nation. The offer of your services as a soldier means that you are ready to make any sacrifice for the preservation of the national honor.
 T beg to assure you that you can best render that service in the United States Senate. In this connection I desire to commend vour patriotic
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-22
INNER DEFENSE TAKEN.
Another Japanese Success Is Taken at
 Port Arthur.

Cheefoo. Aug. 21.-N1 A. M)-The Japanese have swept the Russnans from Pigeon Bay and captured the northernmost fort of the western line of inner defenses at Port Arthur.
 The Russian artillery prevents the Japanese occupying the fort on Pigeon Bay
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-22
Damage Dome i, (,reat.

Hector, Minn., August 21.--A tornado ten miles northeast of this place caused damage estimated in the thousands. Lightning struck many houses. burning ten. The particulars are hard to ob- tain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-22
Fate of Crew Unknown.

Tokio. Aug. 21.-(9 p. m. )-No addi- tional details of the naval engagement between the Novik and the Japanese cruisers Chitose and Tushima have been received here. The fate of the crew of the Novik is not known, but 1t is thought that they abandoned their ves- sel and landed at Korsakovsk.
 It is generally thought here that the Chitose and Tsushima steamed in close to the Novik early this morning and completed the destruction commenced yesterday. . It is expected detail of the occurrence from the commander of the Chitone will be received tomorrow. This report is anxiously awaited
 The news of the destruction of the Novik has been received in a curious manner by the Japanese public. From a principal standpoint, 1t is highly sat- isfactory, for the Novik could have been most dangerous as a commerce destroyed, but considering the matter from a sentimental standpoint much regret is expressed at the loss. The Novik has been splendidly handled and bravely fought throughout the war. and Japanese naval officers and the public in general have expressed admiration for the cruiser. her commander and her crew.
 The Novik was one of the Russian fleet that steamed out from Port Ar thur on the morning of August 10, to force its way through the Japanese lines. She entered Tsingtau the night of August II, but got away from there the night of August 12, having remain ed less than twenty-four hours. She was then enormously reported to have been sunk forty miles from Tsingtau.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-22

Chicago. Aug. 21.-Fire lightning. caused loss of plant of the Nubian Paint Company. tonight. Explosion oil and varnish endangered firemen. five of them being gas and smoke.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-22
AMERICAN GUNS WILL PROTECT THE
 NEUTRALITY OF SHANGHAI

tions to the Taotai that they shall take measures to compel respect for China's neutrality.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-22
CRUISER RUN
 TO THE BEACH The NOvik VanquiShed by
 Jap Vessels. RUSSIAN LOSS UNKNOWN Mikad0's Sailors Had Not a
 Single Casualty. In Tokio News Is Received Curiensly, as the Novik and Her Commander
 Were Held iA High
RUSSIAN LOSS UNKNOWN

Tokio. Aug. 21.-(5 p. m.)--After a severe engagement with the protected cruisers Chitose and Tsushima, the greyhounds of the Japanese navy. the fleet Russian cruiser Novik has been vanquished. The fight occurred today. After the battle. the Novik, in a sink ing condition, was run ashore in Kor- sokovsk harbor, on the island of Sak- halin.
 The details of todays fight are not known here, but 1t is evident that the Chitose and Tsushima caught up with the Novik yesterday and that a run ming fight ensued. The contest was resumed and terminated early this morning.
 Captain Sukeyichiro Takahashi. who is in command of the Chitose. reported the engagement in a brief telegram which reached the Navy Department here this afternoon. He says he first attacked the Russian cruiser Saturday afternoon and that Sunday morning he inflicted heavy damage upon her. The Novik never sank, but was beach ed at Korsakovsk.
 Temporary repairs. however. rendered the Russian cruiser seaworthy. and she continued to fight. The Japanese suf- fered no casualties.
 The Imperial Prince Yorihito, of the houses of Higashi- Fusimiks, is second in command on board the Chitose. Captain Sento commanded the Tsu- shima.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-22

WEATHER FOR TODAY. washinxtcn, Aug 11 -Forecast for Alabama, Scattering showers and thunderstorms Monday and Tuesday, lfght variable winds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-22

course. Your great 'h on the Gu ban question yument of a statesman. consent to your leavi Your con- stituents we need statesmen a ITS. We can fill the ITS much easier than [. ors' No one can place te than I place upon u ervices to the State as Ve this is my measure as a Senator. Very
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-03-01
WOMAN JURY
Suffered Reversal
Verdict.

Chicago, ILL.,, Feb. 2S.-The verdict
of the only jury of women ever i'm
panneled in Cook county has been re
versed.
Mrs. Anna McGann and her eight
year-old daughter Mary have been sep
arated after being found in squalor al
1922 Aberdeen street.
When the case was brought to the
attention of Judge Lockwood Honore
the pathos of the circumstances led
him to call Miss Minnie Jacobs, Mrs
E. Maher, Mrs Emma Quintan, Mrs.
Elizabeth Perry and two other women
to sit as a jury in the litigation. De
spite the contention of the state that
the aged woman was without means
of support, the feminine jury refused
to send her to a public institution, de-
claring in the formal verdict that a
separation from her child would break
the aged mothers heart Now the case
has been reversed by Judge Tuthill.
The court ordered the girl sent to
the Chicago Industrial school. He
committed the mother to the Deten.
tion hospital.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-03-01
THE HIP POCKET
Must Go, Says Judge
Wilkes.

Nashville, Tenn, Feb. 2S.-In affirm
Ing manslaugnter case in the SUI
preme court Saturday Judge Wilkes
said the hip pocket" defense was one
OF the most difficult with which Grim.
inal courts have to deal 1t was the
never-failing reliance of the pistol
packer and user. He was persuaded,
he said, that hip pockets should be
prohibited by law, and that II should
be made a felony for a tailor to put
one In trousers. If worn at all. the
pockets should be in front The gen.
eral welfare Of society,"" he continued,
demanded that hip pockets be for
mally abolished"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-03-01

siderably overcrowded and their earn
Ing capacity reduced almost to min
imum
"The slight revival in the study OF
scientific agriculture has been en-
HANGED by Secretary Wilson, of the I'm
tied States Department OF Agriculture,
who has done more for the solid inter.
ests of the farmers OF the country than
any other one man. Through the op-
portunities offered by the government
wherein remunerative positions are
open to men Of marked scientific
ability along agricultural lines, seems
to have been a stimulus to some, but
they are very few. The capacity to
make money seems to be the primary
consideration with the great bulk OF
students while the mental development,
which comes as natural result Of thei 4
studies. is made secondary matter.h
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-03-01
HIGH WATER
PATROL CALLED OUT TO
RESCUE A WOMAN
SHE HAD BEEN SICK
Houses Surrounded by
Flood on Hurford Street

The patrol wagon was called out at
Q o'clock this morning to rescue Mrs.
George Lannan and her son from their
home at 1904 Hurford street, as the wa
ter had arisen around the house and
was coming in over the floors.
| Pattol operators Smith and Battin
and Sergeant Weilandt made the trip
which was a dark and unpleasant one,
clear out beyond the Fort Wayne
tracks. The water had arisen during
the night and dozen or more houses
were surrounded. Mrs. Lannan had
been sick with lung fever and was just
recovering. From the railroad tracks
tic her home the patrol team had to
travel through water from / to 2 feet
deep and when the house was reached
the wagon had to be backed up to the
walk before the parties could be gotten
out.
She ond her son we're taken into the
wagon and removed to neighbors fur
ther cut the street, where the water
had not reached. The womans hus-
band is an employe of the bridge works
and is away putting up work. He had
been at home during the critical stage
Of his wifes illness, but when she be-
came better he returned to his work.
The water is unusually high and 1t is
feared that II the rain continues there
may be others who will be compelled
TO leave their homes.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-03-01
live Investigating Committee.

For the purpose of ascertaining how
much money was needed In the differ
ent departments for their proper mate
rial equipment the agricultural depart
ment came up for discussion, and in
response to a direct question from
Chairman ]. w. Newman, of the com
mittee, President Patterson said:
During the past few years the
course Of study in agriculture at the
college has been merely nominal, al
though the past year has brought signs
OF revival. have found that neither
the farmers OF the state nor their sons,
show the least preferment for agricul-
tural pursuits Of studies, and, there
fore, for want Of proper, or l might say
sufficient patronage, the department
has been allowed to droop. AS a gen
eral rule when the son of a farmer
comes to the college he enters the
classics Of some of the liberal profess
sions, believing that when his course
Is completed he will be In q better DO
sition TO make money than II he re-
mained q farmer. TO great extent
this feeling 10 encouraged by the nsrm-
ers themselves. although they fail to
realize that the professions are con
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-03-01
THREE BOYS
Tried to Hold Up a Pas.
senger Train.

Franklin, Feb. 2s.-Three boys vary
ing In ages from ten to sixteen years
attempted to hold up passenger train
near here on the J. NJ. & l. railroad this
afternoon and in doing so fired three
shots at the engineer who barely es-
capped, the bullets burying themselves
above his head in the cab. He stopped
the train and the young desperaodes
becoming frightened, started to run,
making good their escape. However,
their identity is known and they will
be arrested tomorrow.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-03-01
SIX FIGHTS
HAVE OCCURRED SINCE
FEBRUARY "a
BEFORE PORT ARTHUR
Official Reports Of the
Japanese

London, Feb. 29.-The Toxic CORE
spondent of the London Times cables
that official reports of the operations
Of the Japanese feet before Port Ar
thur show that six distinct engage.
ments have taken place there since
February "A.
At 2 o'clock on the morning of Feb
ruary "a, four Japanese destroyers
approached Port Arthur and torpedoed
a Russian cruiser that resembled the
Amur. The result was uncertain.
At $40 on the same morning five
steamers stone laden and carrying ex-
plosives for the purpose Of sinking
them, entered the range of the enc
my's searchlights and were received
with a heavy fire. All were sunk
some by their own crews and some
by the Russian fire.
The third operation was the rescue
OF the crews of the steamers by the
Japanese destroyer squadron protect
ed by the guns OF the Japanese fleet.
On the night of February "a three di-
visions of the destroyers squadron
searched Pigeon bay and Port Arthur
harbor entrance. At the latter place
a large number Of torpedoes we're dis
charged at guard ships but the result
is unknown.
On the morning of February 25 the
main Japanese squadron stood in to-
wards Port Arthur and bonn barded It
at long range. During the engagement
the cruiser division of the fleet dis
covered two Russian destroyers and
pursued them. One of them escaped
but the other was chased into Pigeon
bay and driven ashore afterwards be-
ing destroyed with big guns fire at
long range.
On the morning of February &c the
bombardment was continued with
problematic results.
Some one, who wishes to raise q great
hope in the human breast, has an
nounced that while the fruit crop Is
comparatively safe the potato bugs
have all been frozen to death This
prophet will not rank with George
Washington after the summer season
has passed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-03-01
FATAL DUEL
Between Husband and
Wife.

Jackson, Mich, Feb. 2s-John G
Huddy, railroad man, and his wife arr
dead. slain by each other In q CHASTITY
duel at the head Of the stairs In the
home Of Mrs. Huddy's sister, Mrs
George Arnold, 504 South Pleasant
street.
Huddy and his wife were married
eight years ago. They had quarreled
and the wife had fled petition for
divorce, which Huddy vainly tried to
have her withdraw. The man still
loved the woman, and is said to have
threatened her life If she would not re-
turn to him, and the double tragedy
is believed to have been followed Mrs.
Huddy's refusing her husbands last
appeal, when she drew her own revol-
yer to defend herself against his muir
derous pursuit
George Arnold, brother-in-law, is
confined to his home through illness.
yesterday he answered q ring at the
front door and Huddy burst In.
Where's the missus?" he demanded,
and Arnold pointed to the sitting room,
whittier Huddy started.
Out from the parlor Mrs. Huddy ran,
Icrying Il won't see him, won't"
Quick as fash her husband turned
back after his wife, who was hurrying
up the stairs Arnold, the brother-in-
law, stepped between to bar pursuit,
but Huddy brushed him aside with an
oath, adding. do you want to die,
too?" and sprang after his wife.
Seven shots rang out and down the
smoke-choked stairway rolled Huddy
and his wife. A 22-calibre revolver
dropped from the woman's hands as
she fell, while Huddy clutched a 32-
caliber weapon.
Mrs. Huddy was picked up dead. A
bullet entered her brain. Another had
gone through her arm. Her husband
had gone through er arm. Her husband
ad hole In the temple, but was still
breathing. He died while being taken
to the hospital
The revolver belonging to Mrs. Hud-
dy contained three empty chambers
and four cartridges had been fired from
Huddy's weapon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-03-01
COLLISION
Of Traction Cars Injuries
Many.

Tirton, Ind, Feb. 2S.-Lmited car
No 269 and special car of the Union
Traction Railway collided at a switch
half a mile south of Upton t'nis eve
ming and one passenger of the limited
and everyone of the twenty-eight work
ingmen in the special were more or less
seriously injured. The most seriously
injured are. w. F. Scott, Elwood;
Edward Baxton, Hamilton; J. 2. Sim
mons, Oscar Duckworth and q. 8. Rus
sell, Upton; II. w. Clifford, Anderson.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-03-01
INSANE

Plymouth, Ind, Feb 2S.-During the
obsequies held in the Amish church
here over the remains of Wilson Huns
berger Mrs. Mary b. lnnes became
violently insane. She took up q posi-
tion at the head Of the bier, and tear
ing her disheveled hair denounced the
deceased and pronounced a maledic.
tion over him.
The congregation fed from the
sanctuary panic stricken aud left the
mad woman alone with the corpse.
Finally her husband went into the
church and succeeded in pacifying her
and carrying her home.
Mrs. Innes has been twice in the
hospital for the insane. She was ar
rested by the sheriff this evening anS
will be taken to Longcliffe.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-03-01

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fold; well preserved for my age; can
sing, am amusing and fairly good look
ing; when not wanted can be shut lp
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have no expensive habits. Would make
a good companion for children who
wish to learn music. II you want me
you can arrange the matter with my
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am for $75. Yours truly, Gilbert Up
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Piano warerooms of The Klein & Hef-
ieiman co. 29-3d
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-03-01
SHORT WAR.

Berlin, Feb. 29.-Expert opinion
here inclines to the belief that the end
OF the war in the far east will come
sooner than expected. This is due to
the growing belief that Russia will
soon be financially embarrassed ana
also to the fact that It now looks as
though she would not be able to main
tain an effective army in Manchuria
despite the claims Of the Russian mill
tary experts.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-03-01
FARMERS
Encourage Their Sons to
Leave the Farm.

Lexington, KY, Feb. 2S.---The trend
of modern education and the motives
that inspire study In many of the differ
ent departments and which mark the
languishment, II not q sure decay OF a
scientific course In agriculture, was
never more clearly marked than I'M an
informal talk made by President ]. X.
Patterson Of Kentucky State College.
delivered Saturday before the I.eSisla-