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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-17
TO NOTIFY MIR. DAVIS.
Ceremonies Will Take Place This Af- ternOOn fin Virginia.

terno0n fin Virginia. White Sulphur Springs, Va. Aug. IS Henry G. Davis will be formally no-
 tifled at o'clock tomorrow that he Is
 the Democratic nominee for Vice-Pres- ident of the United States. Representative John Sharp Williams
 of Mississippi. Chairman of the Noti- fication Committee of the National Democratic Convention, will mako the
 announcement in a speech requiring an hour to deliver. Mir. Davis in accept ing the nomination will discuss the is- sues briefly.
 The cermeonies will take place in a natural amphitheatre on the lawn un- der the oaks in front of White Sul- phur Springs Hotel. The two speeches
 and music by the old "Stonewall Bri- gade Band" of Staunton. Va. will con- clude the program.
 Representative Williams and four teen members of the Notification Com
 mittee. arrived here this morning. The train Is expected to bring as many more members of the Committee and to augment the population of White Sulphur Springs to at least 5000 per sons. Mir. Davis breakfasted with MT Williams. He held impromptu re- captions and conferences requiring the advice of the candidate were in con-
 stant progress.
 Perry Belmont of New York was one
 of the morning arrivals as was Sena-
 tor Daniel of Virginia.
 Mir Williams remarked tonight that
 after being with Mir. Davis all day he
 had a vague suspicion that in some
 way the Senator has found in advance of notification that he had been nomi- mated for the Vice-Presidency. MT. Davis was the guest of honor to- night at a supper given by Mrs. John P. Richardson of New Orleans. The other guests were Mrs. George M. Da- wis and Mrs. Foster Thomas of Louis vile, Mrs. Rawlins Lowndes of Charleston. Senator Daniel, Represen- tative Williams and Judge Braisley of
 Atlanta.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-17
TAGGART IS BUSY.
Cannot Take Time to Hear MT. Davis
 Notified.

New York. Aug. 16.-At the last moment, Chairman Taggart decided that there was too much business in hand at the Democratic National head quarters to permit him to go to the Davis notification ceremonies at White Sulphur Springs. MT. Taggart was to have left New York tonight.
 The Democratic National Committee has secured the consent of Charles II. '. Hamlin of Massachusetts and Benja . min Shively of Indiana to make speeches in the Maine State campaign.
 Secretary Urey Woodson has re- turned from his recent visit to Ken lucky and was at headquarters all day.
 Among the prominent callers at the Democratic headquarters today was c. D. VanDuser of Nevada, Bourke Cochran and August Belmont. It IS expected that Representative Van Duser will make speeches in the cam paign. Mir. Belmont is a member of the Executive Committee and a regu- lar visitor and as soon as his room is
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-17
Disappearanee Is solved.

Divide, Col, Aug. 16.-The myste- rious disappearance of Frederick Smith of New Orleans and Jackson Wilson of Nashville. Tenn. who suddenly dropped out of sight fin this vicinity four years ago Is believed to have been explained by the finding on a hill near Fort Clyde of the skeleton of a horse. and mule tied to tree with brides and saddles clinging to them. It Is now believed that the two men met death by falling over some high clitf in the vicinity where the skeletons were found.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-17
Treasurer of Committee Visits Judge Parker.

Treasurer of Commfttee Visits Judge
 Parker.
 Esopus. N. r.. Aug. 16.-George Eos ter Peabody, Treasurer of the Demo- cratic National Committee. arrived this afternoon from his summer home at Lake George to visit Judge Parker. and was driven to Rosemount.
 He had nothing to say concerning his visit He said incidentally that the first campaign contribution he received as treasurer was from an Episcopal ciergyman over 80 years of age. The clergyman wrote that while he did not know whether he would live to vote for Parker and Davis, he wanted to send a dollar, all he could afford. with tho hope that the campaign fund would be made up of the dollars of million voters rather than the large gifts of rich men.
 MT. Peabody late today went to New York. where he will remain till the last of the week. {.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-17
RoosEvELT's LETTER.
It Has Been Closely Conned by HI
 shfinfstry.0

Washington, D. C.. Aug. 1s.-tSpe- cial. l.)-President RooseveIt's letter of acceptance. 1t comes from good au- thority. was passed around among cabinet officers at today's meeting of the Roosevelt ministry and by them scrutinized.
 One of them tonight said 1T discussed every prominent issue In ass'novel and .irIRsniups way. q,tfte Gaas sactaris'se, of Mir Roosevelt" The tone in which this was uttered and some subsequent remarks led to the unmistakable in- ference that the letter would be shorn of its rough rider edges and shaped more conservativeiy.
 The letter Is said closely to follow the Republican platform taking up seriatim the issues it treats. It will be several weeks before 1t gets to the press. Watkins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-17
ANT IS CLASSIFIED.
Entomolosist FinAs Name for Boll
 Weevilss Itnemy.

Entomolosist FiaAs Name for Boil
 Weevflss Kfnemy.
 Washington, D. C.. Aug. i6.-(Spe- ciaL L)-A"Ectatomma Tuberculotum" is the name given for classification by Chief Entomologist. Howard of the agricultural department to the Guate- malan ant, which has achieved dis tinction of late as destructive foe of the Mexican cotton boil weevil. F pr. Howard says the species is not new. having occurred in the equatorial regions of South and Central America.
 Dr. Cook of the bureau of plant in- dustry. who discovered the ants ac- tive antipathy to the weevil, expects in a few days to leave Washington for Texas. He believe the Guatemalan insect will hibernate without harm in Texas
 Chief Entomoiogist Howard has di- rected Dr. A. W. Merrill, now in Texas, to go to Tlahualailo. Mexico to look up an unidentified green bug said to be damaging cotton in that region, but no fears are entertained as the insect is believed to be one not un- familiar to cotton fields in the States here.
 Two Louisianians, c. W. Flynn and T. Felt, have been assigned to the Texas field force Investigating the boil weeviL
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-17
NO SHOTS WE'RE FIRED.
Several OHcers Injured In Fighting
 Mob.

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 16.-The Journal says: A special message just received by telephone from Statesboro states that the mob took the two prisoners. Reed and Cato from the court house, carried them mile and a half from town and burned them.
 The military Is on guard at the jail where ten other prisoners are con- fined. No shots were fired but several were hurt Lieutenant Mcintyre was badly hurt. Lieutenant Griner. of Statesboro was also hurt. They were injured in fighting hand to hand with the mob. Captain Walker of Savan- nah and Sergeant Proctor were also hurt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-17
A Striking Incident.

Chefoo, Aug. 16-A striking incident of the naval engagement of August 10 was the surrounding of the battleship Retvizan by Japanese torpedo boats. the other Russian vessels having gone to the assistance of the Czarevitch, which was then hard pressed. The Retvizan desperately attempted to break through the line, and tried to ram cruiser which approached. but she was fairly blown out of her course by hail of shell from the cruisers which began now participating in the fight. Every officers of the Czarevitch was either killed or wounded
 While the Czarevitch was making for Tsingtau funeral services were held in many cases over heads, arms and legs. soldier whose hand was severed by a fragment of shell become crazed by pain and the horror of the blood about
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-17
WILL TELL WATSON.
Notification of Peoples Party Candi-
 dates.

New York. Aug. 16-The notification of the candidates of the Peoples Party will take place at Cooper Union. New York. August IS at p. m.
 The members of the committee hav- ing the matter in charge are as fol- lows: Judge Samuel W. Williams, Vincennes. Ind; William V. Allen, former United States Senator from Nebraska; L. H. Weller of Iowa: Paul J. Dixon of Missouri; T. A. Edminston of Nebraska. chairman of the State committee and John Holloway of Illi- nois.
 Judge Williams will make the speech informing MT. Watson of his nomina- ton. After the notification exercises an informal reception will be- rendered the candidate of the Union Square Hotel
 Mir. Watson Is to speak in Kansas City on Labor Day September IA; at Yankton. S, D. and during the week following at Indianapolis and Chicago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-17
Joseph JeRernon uI.

Buzzards Bay, Mass. Aug. 16.-- Joseph Jefferson who has been slightly indisposed through an attack of indi- gestion was this evening very much improved, according to pr. F'itz who had been called from Boston to attead the aged actor. MT. Jefferson's trouble readily yields to treatment, Dr. Ffts said when he left Crows Nest" the Jefferson cottage, tonight and there Is not the slightest cause for alarm.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-17
No Threet. From Neeroe..

Rome. Aug. 16.-It having been as- serted that American negroes objected to Italian immigration into the United States, owing to the rivalry between the Italians and the negroes in labor matters. and were preparing reprisals. the Italian Government made inquiries through It's consulates at New York and New Orleans as to the truth of tho assertion. and now through the Com mittee on Emigration. announces that no serious agitation exists and that no threats have been made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-17
Catholic Youag Men.

Buffalo, N. Y. Aug 16.-The thirtieth annual convention of the Catholic Young Mems National Union convened here today with about 200 delegates present. After mass. Bishop Cotter delivered an address of welcome. The delegates then marched to Catholic In- stitute Hall where addresses were de- livered by the Rev. J. J. Murphy of the Boston archdiocese on Americon edu- cation and by Thomas Boyle of the Philadelphia archdiocese on Our Neighbor"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-17
Demnnd of England.

London, Aug. 1.-The St. Peters, burg correspondent of The Daily Tele- graph asserts that the British note to Russia protesting against the treat ment of neutral ships also demands compensation for losses by the seizure and confiscation of cargoes and the ambassador at the same time. the cor respondent says. presented an energet- ic note protesting against the treating of such merchandise as cables. electric light plants, lift machinery. etc. as contraband.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-17
COMPLAINS AGAINST M. < O.
GOrd0 Merchants Charge Road Has
 Dfscrimiunted,

Washington. Aug. 16.-The Inter- state Commerce Commission today re- ceived a complaint from S. ;. and S.. Cannon of Gordo. Ala. alleging that the Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company is charging excessive, unreasonable and unjust rates on flour in carload lots to Gordo from St. Louis. Mo, Ev- ansville. Ind. and Cairo and Ava, III :.
 They also allege that the~ same road has hauled flour at a much less rate. than complained of from Louisville. Ky, to Gordo and from Evansville, Ind. to Berry, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-17
Governor Is surprised.

Nashville, Tenn. Aug. 16.-Governor Terrell of Georgia passed through here tonight en route to St. Louis. He expressed great surprise upon being informed of the Iynching at Statesboro, The Governor said he could not tell what course he would pursue until he was more fully advised.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-17
BoIivfa's New Cubinet.

New York, Aug 16.-Senor Montes has assumed the presidency of the Re- public. says a Hecaid dispatch from La Paz. Bolivia. The cabinet is
 MiniSter of the Interior-Senor Capriles.
 Minister of Justlce-Dr Saracho.
 Minister of Fipance-Senor Daniels Castello.
 Minister of War-General Montes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-17
Maine ts Imurovtu~.

New York, Aug. l6.-Republicans are talking about a majority of from 12.- 900 to l5,000 in Maine, indicating that the reorganized Democrats are making a great deal of headway. The Republi- can majority in 1896 was about 42,000 and four years later about 36,000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-17
Losues an AaIkoIA.

St. Petersburg, Aug. 1s.-Captain Reitenstein, commander of the cruiser division of the Port Arthur squadron reports to the naval general stan that the cruiser Askold, owing to the dam age which she sustained in the naval battle off Port Arthur. was obliged to enter the port of Shanghai on August IS and that her losses were one officer killed and three wounded, and ten Asail- ors killed and forty-four wounded
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-17
Fire in Packing Plnnt.

Richmond. Va. Aug. fe.--The meat packing and storage plant of w. s. Forbes and Company was partially damaged by fire today and further in jured by being flooded with water. The building and stock were insured for between $40,OOO and $5O.000. The damage to stock and building Is about $2O,0O0. Captain Wise of engine com pany No. and Captain Shaw of Truck No. 1 were seriously hurt dur ing the fire.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-17
Max Not I.eaye Harhor.

Tsinstau, Aug. i6.-Governor Trup- pei today stated to the Associated Press correspondent that tf,s Russian ships would not be permitted to leave the harbor until after the conclusion of the war. A Japanese flag lieuten- ant made an important inspection of the Russian ships today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-17
NoyfIk |. Di.coyered.

London, Aug. 16.--The Yokohama Correspondent of The Daily Mall says that the cruiser Novik of the Port Arr thur squadron, has been sighted off the
 straight of Van Demen steering for IVladiyostok.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-17
Diam At yladiyo.tel<.

tLondon. Aug. 16.---A despatch to a news agency from St. Petersburg says naval officer has telegraphed to his family that the cruiser Diana of the Port Arthur squadron has arrived at Vladiyostok
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-17
BeSiegcd Russians at Port
 Arthur in Straits.
THE FIGHTING CONTINUES
Cars Vessels Made Sortie
 and Were Pursued.
Fortress Reported to Be Well Supplied and General stoessel Ia Cheering His Men-Heavy Engagement
 Expected.

London, Aug 17.-A dispatch to The Central News says that the big oil house at Port Arthur is blazing. and that the position of the beseiged is such that the Japanese are urging them to surrender.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-17

Che Foo, Aug. 16.-(2 p. m.)-The Russian ships at Port Arthur made a sortie early today. They are now be- ing pursued by the Japenese. A se- were engagement is expected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-17
PEABODY AT EsOPUs.

arranged will spend a large share of his time at headquarters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-17

him. He approached the captain. held out the severed member in his remain ing hand and requested that prayer be said over 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-17

Che Foo, Aug. 16,-(3 p. m.)-The Japanese fleet kept off some distance from the entrance to Port Arthur dur ing the past night. fearing danger from torpedoes in the darkness. The battle, it is now believed, will drift into this vicinity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-17
vrArHrn TODAY.

wEATHER TODAY. Washington, Aug. d6.-FOr Alabama,
 Fair Wednesday and Thursday, light to
 fresh variable wtnds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-17

from the entrance to Port Arthur dur ing the past night. fearing danger from torpedoes in the darkness. The battle. it is now believed, will drift into this vicinity.
 Tokio. Aug. 17.-The Emperor offers to release the non-combatants at Port Arthur coupled with 0 demand for the surrender was delivered yesterday (Tuesday.) An answer is expected to- day (wednesday.)
 Pekin, Aug 17.-(S a. m.)-The Chi nese railways have been asked if they have sufficient rolling stock and how quickly they can transport 40,000 troops to shan Hai Kwan.
 Chefoo, Aug. 16.--(9:30 p. m.)--To- days sortie of the Russian warships from Port Arthur Is regarded as a confirmation of previous reports that the Japanese have occupied an im- portant land position. the fire from which compelled the Russian vessels to leave the harbor. It Is not certain that they returned to their former an- chorage after the sortie.
 Junks which left Port Arthur Au- gust IS report that heavy fighting was continuing.
 Report from Port Arthur. St petersnurg, Aug e17.---A ifsspateh received from Chefoo tonight datel -Af- gust 16 and giving undated adviees from Port Arthur says that the Japa- nese during bombardment occupied strongly fortified positions with a number of siege guns. After two hours several of the Japanese guns were silenced. The Japanese, these advices say. are no longer trying to place their guns in the highest posi- tions which are too easily reached by the fire from the fortress, but are busying themselves with mining opera tions against the defences.
 The spirit of the garrison continued to be excellent and Lieut.. Gen. Stoessel is going everywhere encouraging the troops. The fortress is well supplied with ammunition and provisions.
 The mining fleet still in the harbor Is capable of effective work in hinder ing the operations of Vice Admiral To- go's fleet
 There is no sickness in the fortress and the losses in the previous fights are by no means so heavy as reported.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-17

this afternoon over the statesboro af fair
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-17

Tokio, Aug. 1.-The Emperor offers to release the non-combatants at Port Arthur coupled with 0 demand for the surrender was delivered yesterday (Tuesday.) An answer is expected to- day (Wednesday.)
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-11
BIG PROFIT IN PENTHOUSE
Average New York Seashore Resort Receives Nearly $2,OOO Day
 for Rooms Alone.

If you doubt that the nickel and quar- ter business doesn't pay, consider the money making propensities of the aver age seashore bathhouse around New York, and make over your opinion. A representative bathing pavilion has 1,50O bath compartments. It costs 20 cents to rent one. On a medium hot summers day some $500 are derived from renting these rooms, for the com partments are used in the course of the day by about 4000 persons. Bathing suits rent for 25 cents each. There would be 5000 of them for such pavil- ion. which means $1,000 day if half of them are rented once; and it is fair to assume that three-fourths of the 4,000 bathers pay five cents for the use of a comb and brush-$150. A total of near " $2,O00, to say nothing of the proceeds from restaurant, bar, barber shop and indoor baths.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-11
HAS FEW TRADE FACILITIES
Mobile Merchant Experiences Difa- culties in Getting Goods to Cap
 ital of Guatemala.

A Mobile merchant sold some cotton goods not long ago to be delivered at Guatemala City. Within 300 feet of his warehouse a steamer was loading for Puerto Barrios, whence runs a railway to within 60 miles of the Guatamalan capital. To reach the latter the goods would have to be packed over the noun tains by Indians or on muleback. The merchant found it cheaper to ship by way of San Francisco, thence by boat to San Jose, Guatamala, and to the cap- ital by rail. New Orleans, terminus of the Southern Pacific, is almost next door to Mobile New York, however, en- ioyed a cheaper rate because there was competition with the routes across the Atlantic and thence round Cape Horn. So the goods were sent by boat to New York, thence by boat back to New Or leans and thence on their way, going nearly 10000 miles instead of LIDO by the Puerto Barrios route. This inabil- ity to get at the west coast markets has done much to keep American goods out of them Guatamala has now arranged for the speedy completion of the rail- way from the Caribbean to the capital. and a cheap direct route will thus be opened
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-11
BIG BEE RANCH IN FRISCO
Public School Principal of Coast City Harvests a Third of a Ton
 of Honey Season.

There is bee ranch with more than 1000, 900 bees in the heart of one of the densest residence districts of San Fran cisco. It is owned by Philip Prior, prin- cipal of public school, and is in the little back yard of his home. For ten years he has kept his bees there, has harvested about a third of ton of honey each season and has been at no expense for food for his interesting and industrious pets. Although it is dis tance of two and one-half miles from the Prior bee ranch to Golden Gate park, the bees make the trip there, collect loads of honey and get back to the hive in two minutes, making a bullet-like flight at the surprising rate of 150 miles an hour. MT. Prior has demonstrated this by having an observer watch cer- tain bee-favored places in the park and exactly timing the arrival there of bees he purposely sprinkled with flour as they issued from hive. He has also kept time on the absence of the whitened bees.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-11
WON BY ORDINARY TALK.
Lack of Arm Gestures and Conversa- tional Tone Wins Heart of
 Doubtful Maiden.

Congressman William H. Jackson, of Maryland, was engrossed in discussing with number of colleagues the deca- dence of oratory, says the New York Her aid. Sane people are not emotional" declared the congressman, land the con- versational delivery of speech carries as much weight with an intelligent audience as does the effort of declaim- CT who indulges in brilliant periods with an arm-swinging accompaniment"
 "You are right" said a listener, land your statement reminds me of young lady who had two suitors. Both men had about the same advantages and prospects, but gossip declared that the girl would decide in favor of the man who was lawyer, for he knew better how to present and win his case. Cos sipe erred; the lawyer was rejected. Later it was learned from a friend in whom the betrothed had confided her reason for her choice
 Harry is convincing, but John is just as convincing and does not have to move his arms every time he wants to say something"
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-11
TO AUCTION QUEENS GOODS
All Furniture and Treasures of Isa- bella of Spain Except Personal
 Jewels to Go Under Hammer.

It has been decided that the personal jewels of the late Queen Isabella of Spain, who for many years lived in Paris, will not be sold as expected. The casket containing the precious stones, necklaces, etc., has been pro visionally deposited at bank, and as soon as the affairs of the late queen are cleared up and the contents of her pal ace disposed of the Comte Quiaqui, who has charge of all these matters, will distribute the jewels among tho royal family of Spain.
 On the other hand, the furniture, ob- jects of art and all the other treasures in the Palais de Castillo, Queen Isa- bella's home in the Avenue Kleber, op- posite the united States embassy, will be sold at public auction.
 The Marquis de Cuellar has gone to San Sebastian to consult King Alfon- so's wishes on the subject and the auc- ton will probably take place early in the autumn. The catalogue is being prepared.
 It is we'll known that the contents of the Palais de Castillo are marvels of beauty and worth and constitute veri- table museum. Several offers have been made for the palace itself and the surrounding gardens, but nothing defi- nite has yet been accepted. The estate covers 4,6OO square yards of land, valued at $160 to $200 yard.