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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
ToGo's FINE STRATEGY.
Watched Russian Maneuvers and So
 Avoided Mines.

Avoided Mines.
 Tokio, April l7-The Japanese are elated over the successes they have met at Port Arthur. They also are proud of the achievements of Vice Admiral Togo. particularly of his new strategy in countermining the harbor and his crossing the field of mines to an equally dangerous flank attack.
 The success of the system of placing deadly counter mines is due largely to series of careful observations made by the Japanese during their previous attacks on Port Arthur. The Japanese drew the Russian fleet from the harbor several times and they discovered that the Russian warships followed an iden- tical course every time they came out or went in. evidently for the purposes of avoiding their own mines. The Jap sanese took points on this course, and they laid the counter mines the night pf April t2. The laying of these eoun- ter M lsea ~ axcaedf pariions, ha- cause fl any Japanesa boat with mines on board had been struck by q lucky Russian shot she would have been ar- initiated, s
 The weather of the night of April 12-lS favored the work. There was a heavy rain, the night was dark and cloudy, and the Russian search lights playing over the channel failed to re- veal the presence of the Japs.
 Rear Admiral Dewa was in com- mana of the Japanese squadron which decoyed the Russian ships over the field of mines. His squadron consist ed of the cruisers Chitose, Yoshino, Kasagi and Takasago, all unarmored vessels. Vice Admiral Togo directed the flank attack. He had the battle- ships Hatsu. Mikasa, Asahi, Shikishi- ma, Yashim and Fuqu. He waited thirty miles out at sea until Rear Ad- miral Dewa signalled him by wireless telegraphy to come in. His, vessels then dashed at full speed toward the en- trance of the harbor. All the battIe- ships under Vice Admiral Togo are capable of a speed of IS knots, and they quickly covered the distance
 It Is not clear what warned the Rus sians that they had been trapped, but they probably discerned the battleship squadron on the horizon and retreated precipitately to the harbor. Vice Ad- miral Togo did not succeed in pre- venting the Russians from entering, but did force them to a disastrous re- treat which ended in the destruction of the Petropavlosk and the disabling of the Pobidea. After these occurrences, the cruisers Nishin and Kasuga were used to bombard Port Arthur. They used the highest angle guns in the fleet, capable of throwing shells to the elevated Russian land works, which are beyond attack by the average na- val weapon.
 Vice Admiral Togo calls this attack on Port Arthur the S.Il, whereas it Is numbered the 7th. A probable ex- planation Is that Togo regards the latest operation as two distinct at- tacks.
 The Koryu Marua, which partlcipat- ed In the latest attack on Port Arthur, is torpedo depot ship. under the com mand of Commander Oda. oda Is a mine expert and the success of the Japan ese countermining operations was due largely to his ingenuity and bravery
 The Japanese report that the wreck of the Petropavlosk lies southeast of Golden Hill, one mile outside the en- trance to the harbor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18

manding the Atlantic fleet. giving the personnel of the Court of Inquiry that is engaged in making an investigation Of the cause of the recent accident on the Missouri.
 They are Rear Admiral Chadwick. president of the court; Captain Joseph Y. Hemphiil. commanding the Kear- sarge, and Commander William H. southerland. commanding the CIeve- land. with Lieutenant Mark Bristol as judge advocate. It Is expected that the court will complete its enquiry the latter part of the week and on its fnd- ings will depend whether further pro- ceedinEs are to be had.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
TANIMANY HALL MAY BE
 READ OUT OF CONVENTION

platform should deal quite extensively with State and National issues. but Wil- Ham F. Sheehan. speaking, 1t is believed. for Judge Parker himself. has won to- night probably concession, so that the platform adopted tomorrow will be very brief, dealing not fin any minute particu- lars. but generally with the failures of the party. It is understood that 1t will assert that since the death of Mr. Mo Kiniey the party in power has practi- cally run riot has failed in its promise to carry out MoKinley's policies. has catered to the corporations and trusts. and has demoralized the public service. It win not in any way allude to the mone- tary system. nor will it endorse any par ticuiar platform heretofore adopted by Democratic conventions.
 ! It is intended to relieve Judge Parker, if the convention instructs for him. from any possible embarrassment. until such time as the national platform is adopted.
 To Prevent Embarrassment.
 ; It is understood that delegates at large to the National Convention will be for United States Senators David B. Hill of Albany and Edward Murphy, Jr., of Troy; August Belmont of New York and flames W. Ridgeway of Brooklyn.
 The convention will be called to order by Chairman Frank Campbell of the State. Committee at 2 p. m., and after routine, matters are settled. 1t will be ad- iourned until D., m. when Senator Raines will be made permanent chairman.
 The battle on the floor of the conven- tton will take place. at the evening ses- sion. &
 Chairman Campbell has received reply from Don M. Dickinson of Detroit to his dispatch protesting against Mir. Dickin- sons statements relative to Judge Parker In which MT, Dickinson says he has already wired Chief Justice Parker with drawing his published statement that Judge Parker participated in the cam .vaign of 1888 and offering his sincere apologies. -, ,As
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
RoTHscHILD ARRESTED.
Accused of Misappropriating About
 S2oo .OOO.

pSOO,OOOs
 New York. April 17.-David Rothschild, until recently president of the wrecked Federal Bank. was, arrested tonight. At his own request no effort was made to secure ball for him.
 Assistant District Attorney Kressel who has charge of the case, said:
 "Rothschild told me he did not know where the $225.00O went. A lot of 1t, he said. went for expenses. He said to me that he would like to know himself where the money is."
 Mir. Kressel asserted that Rothschild got the money by means of accommoda- ton notes
 He would get some of his friends to give him note for five or ten thousand, which he would have discounted in his own bank by his discount clerk said the attorney" He would have the amount of the note placed to his own credit and he drew on that" f,.
 Rothschild is charged with the misap- propriation of about $2oO.OOO. He will be arraigned tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
Anti-saloon Congress.

Atlanta, Ga. April 1.-The Southern Antl-Saloon Congress, having for It's ob- feet the securing of united action by the Southern States in an effort to procure more definite legislation against the sa- looms. will convene in Atlanta tomorrow. Deleaates reporting from the States of North Carolina, Alabama. Kentucky. Vir- einia and Tennessee will be present. I, is proposed to secure legislation favorins saloon abolition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
TEAsr ON DOCS HzAr.
Savage Head, Hunters Have Thei1 z Delayed Meal.

St. Louis, April l1.-Forty- mine, mem bers of the savage head hunting Igorrote tribe who from part of the Philippine exhibit at the worlds fair today enjoyed their delayed feast of dogs meat. The dish is regarded as great delicacy and only chiefs and head men are allowed to partake of 1t.
 The .earcasses were placed in a large pot and while the meat was cooking the whole tribe executed a fantastic dance about the fire which was built in the cen- ter of the Igorrote village.
 It required about an hour to complete the culinary preparations and then the meat was divided into six portions. The chiefs and head men then formed six groups and with much ceremony the dog meat was eaten
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
DEATH OF H. H. SMITH.
Former Journal Clerk of House of
 Representatives.

Washington. April 17.-@Henry H. Smith. former journal clerk of the House of Representatives, and a rec ognized authority on parliamentary practice. died in Savannah. Ga, to-day. where he had gone two weeks ago for medical treatment. The body will be brought to Washington for interment. He leaves a-widow and son.
 By reason of his long connection with Congress few persons enjoyed a wider aeauaintance with the public men than MT. Smith. His thorough ac- auaintance with the rules of past Con gresses and legislation in general ena- bled him to be of almost inavluable service as an authority on these mat terE. .E
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
CLOTH MARKET DULL.
The Tide Has Not Yet Turned in
 Foreign Trade,

Manchester. April 17.-Generally speak ing. the dulIness surrounding business in the cloth market during past week was not alleviated. Buyers hesltated to operate freely.
 Still, though a hardening of the price of cotton toward the end of the week put check to transactions. a moderate turn over was experienced. chiefly in light weight goods. Demand from India was disappointing. The outlook, however. is a shade more hopeful. China operated in fancies and speclalties to a small extent.
 A considerable number of small lots were negotiated for South America. Francies and sateens are sold we'll ahead.
 Yarns the latter part of the week i'm proved somewhat, spinners of American crops being willing sellers. The demand however. was inactive and the turnover disappointing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
ALEx1EFF IN DIsFAvoR.
Czar Said to Have Threatened His Recall.

in circulation here today of fresh en- gagement on the Yalu River which had resulted favorably to the Russians but a dispatch received. by the general stan says that the situation is unchanged and that all is quiet on the Yalu.
 It is said that on the eve of the de- struction of the Petropavlosk. Admiral Makaraof telegraphed to the Emperor that he was about to fight decisive ac- ton.
 A story Is circulating that on hearing of the catastrophe. the Emperor wept, and referring to Vice Admiral Alexieff exclaimed: That man brings us nothing but i'll luck"
 It is also alleged that the Emperor was with difficulty dissuaded from recalling the Admiral from his post.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
Ambassadors raka Roxaa

WashIngton, April N.-Count Casalni, the Russian ambassador. has taken a box for the society play which will be given tomorrow afternoon for the benefit of tho families of the victims of Missouri accI- dent. Count Cassinl is in mourning for the Port Arthur disaster. The Austro Hungarian ambassador will also be rep resented at the play as well also all the other foreign embassys.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
YoHEoAsrs or coNeREss.
statshood and Ship Subsidy in the House.

k1oubo.
 Washington. April 17.-Statehood and ship subsidy will be the features of the Hctse proceedings this week. with con ference reports to fill the gaps.
 The committee on rules Monday morn fn8 VIII decide on a program for the Statehood bill. The rule on this mat ter which will be brought in for adop- tion Monday, will call for consideration of the bill Tuesday. It is now the in- tcnffon to dispose of this bill entirely Tueeeny. N
 Tue rule making special order of the Gsrdiner bill. providing for a joint com mittee of members of the House and Sen ate to Investigate the whole question of ship subsidy during the recess of Con- gress will be- brought forward by Mir. Grosveaor Wednesday. Debate on this matter will consume probably six hours. Tho Alaska delegate bill will receive con sideration when there is not anything else before the House.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
NO MORE TICKET SELLERS.
St. Louis Turnstiles Will Work with
 Half Dollars

St. Louis April 17.-It has been decided by the Fair management to install cleo trical devices instead of having ticket sellers during the exposition period.
 The Lindell entrance will be the main gate to the exposition. There are thirty two turnstiles being installed and through one entrance alone 1t is esti- mated that at least five hundred persons cal pass every sixty seconds.
 To gain admission to the grounds a person must approach the turnstile and place half dollar in slot, his half dollar descending releases 6 lever which unlOcks the turnstile. The person then can pass through the gates and the min ute that he is inside the turnstiIe Is locked.
 Individual gates are being installed for children. At these turnstlles a quarter will operate the mechanism.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
Convention of Socialists,

Peoria, H., April 1.-The State Con- vention of the Socialist party was held in this city today with the largest at- tendance in the history of the party, 25o delegates being present, half of whom were from Cook County. A full State ticket was chosen and the question of immediate demands, which was defeated in the convention two years ago, was car ried after a hot fight, by the close vote of 60 to 5S. ..z. f. .F--t '-+-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
pENNsY1vANIA CONVENTION.
Delegates to St. Louis will Go. Un-
 instructed.

- ;
 Harrisburg, Pa. April sI7.-The Demo- cratic State Convention for the nomina- tion of a Supreme Court Justice and two Presidential electors at large and fha election of four delegates and for four aiternates to the National Convention 'wIli be held Tuesday. The indications are that the National delegates will bo unin- structed. and that they will be bound by the unit rule. lft
 There seems to be no debate, of the norn- nation of Justice Samuel Gunstine, of Philadelphia Governor Pennypacker's ap- pointee. for Supreme Court Justice for the full term of twenty-one years. Ma ticnal Committeeman James Guffeey, States Chairman James K. Hall, exfsov- ernor Robert, E.f Pattlson and Robert 10. Wright win be elected sdsiesateszat large.
 A conference of the party iesders will be held tomorrow night to draft 8. plat form and discuss the detail of the com vention.s 4 ty s!4@ ss-.y 7 :. v ss3. ' sys ,s-sS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
rire rhrsatened Greet pamage.

Indianapolis, Ind, April 17.-Fire which for almost two hours threatened to de- stroy the principal business districts. was discovered at an early hour this morning in the Occidental Hotel. Every fire company in the city, as well as those in the suburbs, were summoned The hotel was filled with guests, and a panic was narrowly avoided. There were many narrow escapes from the flames and suffocation, the inmates being compelled to leave the building clad only in their night robes. The total loss on the hotel and adjoining business buildings was s1lS0Oo
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
To Cut of Retraat.

St. Petersburg April lL-It is said that the Japanese torpedo fiotilla attack on Port Arthur April B was intended to cover q landing from nine transports at shwang Tai Tse. twenty miles southeast of Taku shan. with view of cutting off the retreat of the PoEt. Arthur troops to Sin Yen
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
RuMoRs OF ADVANCE.
Russians Said to Be in Vicinity oi
 Sung Jin.


 Sung Jin.
 Seoul. April 1z.-Further reports receiv- ed here from Sung Jin declared that thir- ty-three Russian soldiers are within thlr- ty miles of that place, and that the Ja- panese Consul and residents left therc on a steamship for Gen San yesterday. Sung Jin is small port on the east coast of Korea, about i50 miles northeast of Gen San. and about the same distance south west of the mouth of the Tumen River. which marks the northeastern boundary between Korea and Manchuria.
 The rumors that 5000 Russian troops are following this advance of thirty-three men continue. and 1t is declared that they in- tend to divert the Japanese from the Yalu River. These statements. however, are discredited. because 1t would b quite easy for the Japanese to effect landing near Sung Jin and cut off these troops.
 Two missionaries reside at Sung Jin, but 1t is not known whether they have left there. They are not believed to be in danger.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
Kaiser Honors Four Hundrsder

Syracuse, Sicily, April 17.-Emperor William, accompanied by fifteen mem bers of his suite, dined to-day with Mrs. Robert GoeIet, on board the lat ter's yacht Nahama. The Emperor ex- pressed his satisfaction and delight and said he wished the Empress were with him to share his pleasure.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
oeneral Diekinson sjcJr

Washington, April 17.--Ceneral' Dick inson. who is the only survivor of the adjutant generals of the various arm les of the Civil War, Is hoPelessly i'll in this city. He is 7s years old. and is suffering from general debility. Gen eral Dickinson served under General Hooker.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
TOGO IS coNaRATuLArED.
Minister of Marine Compliments the
 Admiral and His Men.

Admlral ana dIB Men.
 Tokio, April 17-Admirai Yamamoto. the Minister of Marine, sent the following to vice-Admiral Togo today:
 T am delighted over the success of the eighth attack on Port Arthur. The result was splendid. and while 1t Is at fributed to the Emperor's illustrious vIr- tue, tho loyal and gallant action of the .ofncsrs aud men of the Aeet piaysd | com spicuous part. Their behavior leaves nothing to regret I tender my congras ulations to you and to the men in your command. and hope that he same noble discharge of duty will continue while the present great problem lies before us.
 "rhe goaiis yet distant. Take the best of care of yourselves in order that you all me be enabled to finish the great work expected of you"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
JAP rRANsPoRTs SIGHTED.

Port Arthur. April 17.-Rumors are cur rent here that twenty Japanese trans ports. conveying troops. have been sight, ed steaming in the direction of Ton Row. The rumors cannot be confirmed. The Russians impatientiy await a Japanese landing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
Plot Never Forrned

Rome. April 17-Judging from the information which 1t has received. the Italian government considers as groundless the plot alleged to have been matched at MarseiIIes to kill Pres ident Loubert during his coming visit to Romeg
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
HATE TO ADMIT IT.
Russian Jealousy of the Strategy of
 the Japanese,

ST. Petersburg, April 17.-"Notwith- standing Vice Admiral Togo claims that mines laid by his vessels were re- sponsible for the destruction of Petro- pavlosk," said a high naval authority. who is in a position to have access to all government papers, to the Associ- ated Press. T am more than ever con- yinced that the Petropavlosk and Pobieda did not strike
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
nr Hunitt Accents.

Danville, Ky, April .17-Dr. Frederick W. Hynitt of Fairfield. Iowa, who was recently elected president of the Central University of Kentucky to- succeed the late pr. w. c. Roberts, has announced his acceptance and will take charge of the university soon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
Al .Rarcalona Homb.

Barcelona. Spain April 17.--A bomb ex- ploded at 6 o'clock this evening in the Plaze Del Toros. The result was harm less, but the xeplosion created panic owing to the fact that King Alfonso and Premier Maura are stil here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
CRuISER RFPoRTFn TdosT

St. Petersburg, April 17.-A dispatch from Port Arthur says several eye-wit- resses assert that Japanese cruiser was lost outside of the Pert April 12. by strik- ing one of It's own.floating mines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
Cowherd calla Nfeetinr,

Washington April 17.-Chairman Cowherd of the Democratic congress sional committee has called meeting of the committee for Wednesday night to complete its organization by the election of a secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
SUFFER FROM DISEASES.
Japanese in Korea Have Imbion and
 Souda.

St. Petersburg. April 17.--According to the reports of spies, the Japanese troops fin Korea have been ravaged by various diseases. One of these diseases. called 'imbion," is a kind of intermittent ty phus. Another. called ''souda," which has not yet been studied by European doctors. produces premature senility. The patients lose their teeth, become ex- tremely weak and the nails are twisted on the fingers. Dysentry is very prevalent among the Russians at Harbin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
STILL FIRE ON PORT ARTHUR Japanese Keep Up BOm-
 bardment.
  RUSSIANS AWAIT LANDING One of MikadO's Cruisers Re- ported Destroyed.
RUSSIANS AWAIT LANDING
From Sources of Their Enemies Comes This Vague Rumor of the Sinking of Japan
 ess Vessel.

Tientsin. April 1s.--A report has been received here that Port Arthur was bonn barded all day yesterday Friday), and that the action is being continued today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
Japanese Gold Reserve.

Paris. Apfil. 1s.--A Tokio correApondent telegraps that the gold reserve in Japa1 nese banks Is s45.O DO and that 5O.OOO win be sent to America during March
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
Emperor Ready to Meet. Loubet.

Rome, April 17.--Emperor William is credited with having indicated that he would be ready to meet President Lou bert should the occasion arise before
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
rha Missnuri Innuirv.

Washington, April 17-The Navy Department to-day received a dispatch from Rear Admiral A. s. Barker, com
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18

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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-03
GROWTH oF THE NAVY.

A few figures recently published in
Washington correspondence shows
the growth of the American navy since
the close Of the Spanish war five years
ago. The accomplishments of our
fleet of war vessels during that con-
fict were produced with thorough
ness that surprised the world and
aroused the pride of all Americans
but the navy then was far inferior to
what 1t has since become.
Few persons realize how much big
ger 1t is today than when 1t was oper-
ating at Manila and off the coast of
Cuba-sweeping the fleets of Spain
off the seas and astonishing the critics
who had been amusing themselves by
ridiculing the naval strength of the
United States.
It is claimed that only the beginning
has been made toward building the
American navy, yet that branch of the
government is three times stronger to
day than it was when the war with
Spain began. At the outbreak of the
war the United States had 5s warships
of all classes.
Including the vessels now ready for
service and those which could be made
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-03

Illinois holds the proud position OF
contributing each year toward the total
IL the internal revenue receipts a far
larger amount than any other state In
the union, last year the figures FOR
that great commonwealth amounted to
SS006e. iSa, Indiana was second with
S2S,tSs.6lA. New York followed with
$s61A9eiS while Kentucky Was fourth
with s9l, ,tl5.6g6. The payments OF tax
es on spirits. tobacco and been make
up the biggest proportion OF these I'm.
pressive figures,