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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-10
THIRD DAYS SESSION DIR. HAMMOND ADDRESSED CON- FERENCE ON EDUCATION. Reports of Various Charges Made Yes- terday to Alabama Methodists Indicate Banner Year in Csn-
 ference--Superannua
 Passed.

Selma, Dec. y.--(speciaL) )-The third Hays session of the Alabama Confer ence was opened by religious services conducted by Rev. A. H. Moore of Greensboro.
 Last night the Epworth League an- ntversary was held with Rev. J. W {. Shoaf, D. D., presiding. The sermon or address was delivered by Rev. J :. A. Rice. D. D. It was a Strong and forceful deliverance from one with many elements of truly great preach
 Rev. J. B. Tate filled the pulpit of The Water Street Methodist Church and Rev. J T. Mangum that of the Broad street Presbyterian Church at 7:30 D. m. yesterday. They preached to large R. Smile, W. H. Morris, E. j. Wright. T L. s. Williams, D. c. Stanly, e. F. Fisher. D. D. Reeves, J. O. Andrew. p. M. Turner, W. P 'Connerly, A. A. Paisley, S. A. Pilley. W. J. Price. Neil Giliis, A. H. Moore, J. W. Rush, L.. T. Reynolds, D: B. H. Jeffcoat N. R. Hamer. J. B. Nelson. ~ @e
 Rev. B. c. Glenn was granted an op- portunity of conducting the business of the Preachers Aid Society during g. short interim in Conference proceed ings. This Is supported by contribu- tions rom all the preachers and some lay friends who quietly disburee the proceeds to those who have met special misfortune during the year.
 Easter Sunday or as near thereto as practicable, was designated as the time for taking up collections in all the churches for endowment fund for
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-10
ROosEVELT's MESSAGE.
Held Responsible for the Great Slump
 fin Stocks,

Held RespOnSfDie Tor the Gre0t Stump
 fin Stocks.
 New York Special to New Orleans Pic
 Under heavy liquidation and equally heavy and effective short selling, stocks broke violently
 Thomas W. Lawson, of Boston. for the crash in paper profits. Conserva- tive Wall Street was more inclined to assign to MT. Lawton the position of the fly on the chariot wheer' who thought he raised all the dust, The most bankers, was that recommenda- tion to Congress contained in Presi- dent Roosevelt's message, that the Interstate Commerce Commission traffic rates and to exercise greater su- pervision over interstate railways.
 Advices from Washington tell of a condition of intense interest prevailing there over the Presidents recommen- dations. the prevailing opinion being that the scheme already has been beaten.
 Railway officials everywhere are deeply concerned in the great question. It Is the general belief that the Presl- dents recommendations are the direct result of the appeals made to him by Governor Cummins, of Iowa; VanZant, of Minnesota, and La Toilette of Wis consin. As such the appeal for rate regulation comes from powerful body or men whose views and those of their constituents are entitled to consider alton.
 James J. Hill said he was not wor- ried over the recommendation of Pres ident Roosevelt to Increase the pow CTS of the Interstate Commerce Com mission.
 They already have large powers and have attempted to make rates he said, but the courts invariably revoke their decisions. As matter of fact, have not even read President Roose- velt's message"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-10
RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY.
unfnimeusly Adopted by Div. fSO,
 0. R. C., at Regular Meeting.

|f December 4th, 1904. With bowed heads and sorrowing hearts. we join Brother billiard, and his family, in their great loss by the death of his wife, Katie R. billiard, who. after a lingering illness of many months, died November 26th, 1904, at her home in Montgomery, Ala.
 Sister billiard was kind and true friend to all, always ready to extend helping hand, and scattered sunshine all her way. A devoted wife and a mother consecrated to her work, and we deeply feel for Brother Dillard and his children.
 She has entered upon her reward of everlasting peace, and we can only nope to meet her In the land of eternal sunshine of an endless and uncloudy day. where the crystal waters flow from the fountain of life, wandering through groves of perpetual happiness and joy to those departed souls that bloom on the golden shores of immor- taiity.
 Be 1t resolved, That a copy of these proceedings be sent to Bro. Dillard, The Montgomery Advertiser. and also spread upon the minutes of this Organ. ization.
 z. Martin,
 J. W. Harrison. adv. Committee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-10
State,

State.
 Rev. H. H. McNeil preached a fine sermon Wednesday night in the. First Hethodist Church, and Rev. Angus L. sellers preached specially strong sermon at the Water Street Methodist Church.
 Rev. F. M. Peterson. a member of the Alabama Conference and President or the Girls Industrial School at Mon- tevallo. has arrived. He Is a man of erudite> scholarship and ideal Chris aan character.
 Gen. J. B. Stanley of Greenville Is attending the conference
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-10
LOW RATES TO WORLDS FAIR VIA.
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,,,,.,,.,. ,,,ne snd best rovte,

pv,ckss. time and best roste. sls.10 1s-uay ticket, on sxfe daily Sa2.70, 60 day ticket; on sals daily. &27.20. season ticket; on sale daily. / SIS. .95 1O-day ticket Soid aAny exceaa FridIys and saturdays good in day coaches only.
 Season. sixty and fifteen day tickets are good In either direction via Mammoth Cave. NJ, with stop-over privilege. Leave Montgomery s:26 m. today. ar. rive St. Louis 7:20 a. m tomorfov. Leave Montgomery 6:33 D. m. today. ar. rive St. Louis 1:35 p. n- tomorrow. Through sleepers on both trains. atso through electric lighted day coach with. o,,t ehRnSy, .Ja Jhs !. g. D. m- train.
 w, L. BEASLEY,
 P. A.. Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-10
For Asthma use CfiE- NEVIS EXPECTORANT. :.
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before your honors and show cause why they should not be restrained by writ of prohibition from presiding in said court and the said S. l.. Weaver and D. A. Greene be perpetually res- trained by the writ"
 As no briefs or other documents were filed in company with the petition 1t is not known how the counsel for Savage proposes to get relief in view of the recent decision of the Supreme Court declaring the Consolidated Court" bill for Jefferson County null and void.
 The next session of the Supreme Court begins on December 19 and it is likely that the case will be argueo very soon thereafter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-10
rxec,,tIve ApDoIntmentn, A

The following minor appointment ts were made yesterday by Acting Gover- nor Cunningham:
 Constable--W. H. Day. Precinct 10. Dallas County; F. s. Lambert, Boykin Escambia County.
 Notary publie-Sidney A Thomas Mobile.
 Justice of the peace---J. B. Ferguson. Cnttnnvilla- Atarahau County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-10
seaboard Air Line Ry.

Leave Al. nai,,. Daily. Moh'so'', H1 o1.s-- 0a.s. iRichland, Albany. Ameri-l
 lcus Cordele, Jacksonville.
 Macon lvia Cordele), Sa-
 yannah ard points East 7'55pm (yia Western Railway
 and Atlanta-) .rr, ,For Raleigh. Norfolk. Oldl 320am s:sea sPoint Comfort. Petersburg.
 ,Richmond, Washington, 4 tIsaltimore. New York andl
 lau points East. Pullmanl
 Sieepers Atlanta to Nor
 lsoik and New York. DiningI
 lcar service noon trainl 1:sopml from 1A'-aN'@ s:2opm -.-,,,or,, UJnion Springs. Ala. andI s'SVP (noints Seaboarc be-
 Ewoen Montgomery and Ft
 lDavis. Solid train fori
 Union Springs; chanReI
 of cars. 7.Ikau -DeIiEhtful Rail and Water trip to the East via Norfolk or Savannah. Apply to Chas. c Hicks, c. A.; s. T. Suratt U. T. A Mont Somery, Ala, for full information, or Charles F. Stewart A. G., P. A, Savannah. Ga sDaily except Sunday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-10
INSURANCE REPORTS.
Companies to Make Statements to State
 af End Of Year

Deputy Insurance Commissioner liar ry Shorter will. in the next two or three days. send out blanks to the several insurance companies operating in Ala bama. on which a report will be made for the year of 1904. These reports will cover all of the insurance year which ends December 31.
 This year there will be about 150 in- surance companies to report. The law requires that all life, fire, accident, ma rine and fire and marine insurance com panies shall make annual reports to the Governor. These reports contain statements of the earnings for the year, the assets and liabilities and other in- formation.
 The reports are compiled in one gen. eral report of the Insurance Commis- sioner and forwarded to the Governor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-10

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
 Itching. Bleeding. Blind or Protrudins Piles Your druggist will refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure you In 6 to ia days. 6oc. tu-thu sat If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-10

HEADACHES FROM COLDS. Laxative Promo Quinine removes the cause To get the genuine call for the full name and look for signature of B. w. GROVE 25c. tu-thu-sat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-10

SPECIAL! SPECIAL! Small shipment New Fish Roe.
 BROCK GROCERY co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-10
Christmas Holiday Rates
 Via "a Atlantic Coast Line
 Railway.

Superb train service with Pullman cars. Atlantic Coast Line will sell, Dec. 23rd. 24th, 25th. 31st, and Jan. Ist. tickets from all stations on It's line with hnal limit January 4th. 1905, at a fare Of one and a third rate for the round trip. minimum rate fifty cents. These rates will apply to all points east of Mississippi and south of the Ohio and Potomac Rivers. including St. Louis, Mo. Rates for schools and colleges, tickets will be sold December 17th to 24th. final limit Jan. Sth, where certificates are signed by superintendents or presidents of school
 For further information see Ticket Agent. CT address J. A. TayIor dex su T. P. A, Montgomery, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-10
CORONER OF MOBILE.
pr. H. P. HirshfieId Is Appointed E.

pr. H. P. Hirshfieid Is Appointed By
 Governor.
 MT. Henry P. Hirshfield, of Mobile was yesterday afternoon appointed coroner of Mobile County by Acting Governor Cunningham.
 pr. Hirshfield was dnly eieetea at Der 8, but on account of a miscalcula- tion of the time within which to quall- fly his title to the office was lost. He was highly recommended in his appli- cation for appoin tment, having been elected without opposition in Mobile County.
 Take Piso's Cure for Consumption. It will cure your cough. All druggists. 25c. adv. Be careful how you laugh. Connecticut man laughed so hard he went blind, and q St Paul girl dislocated her jaw over a joke.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-10

GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC Has stood the test Twenty-Five years Ths first and original tasteless chill tonic. 50 eentA cod
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-10

Take Piso's Cure for Consumption. It wi cure your cough. All druggists. 25c. adv
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-01-06
ON THE EVE OF WAR
JAPAN PREPARING FOR CONTEST
WITH RUSSIA.
II is Expected That Korea viii be the
Scene Of the Earliest Large Oper.
atoms Between the Two Powers.

Following is a special from Toxic:
The situation is growing extremely
critical, and II is believed that the
chances for war are greater than ever
before. Peace hinges on the charac-
ter of Russia's response. II the Rus
sian reply is unsatisfactory, It is al
most certain that Japan will fight i'm.
mediately. If Russia desires peace her
position will be difficult to maintain,
for the Japanese are distrustful of her
promises
II Russia's response is delayed for
week, 1t Is expected that japan will
demand an immediate answer. The
announcement that Russia Is seeking
naval stations in Korea. buying stores
in America and buying coal in Japan
Japanese nation. Influential papers
are urging the government to prompt
ly dispatch a fleet to guard the Korean
coast and patrol the Korean channel.
The ministers Of war and navy, their
general advisory STATS and command
ers are comforting daily.
Full plans for the campaign OF the
army and navy have been prepared and
the scheme of land and water trans
portation completed The thorough.
ness of Japan's preparations is pro-
nounced superior 20 that OF Germany
prior to the Franco.Prussian war It
is anticipated that Korea will be the
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-01-06
FRANCE EXPECTS WAR.
Possibility Of Conflict With Great
Britain.

The rumors of war continue to fly
thick and fast and the general i'm.
preston in Paris is that the conflict
between Russia and Japan cannot be
delayed much longer, and that when
II comes it will give the impulse to a
war in which practically all the pow
ers of Europe will be involved.
At the navy yards in Toulon force
Of many thousand men are working
night and day, and in month the
whole French navy will be ready to
meet any emergency.
Though the friendship between
France and England is apparently
gaining strength every day, there is
an undercurrent of uneasiness, and
occasionally words or acts of the
French government show that even
in official circles the possibility of a
conflict with Great Britain as the ally
of Japan Is being considered
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-01-06
LONG RECORD OF CRIME.
Summary Of Train and Stage Rob
berries for Past Fourteen Years.

The Cincinnati Express Gazette. in
its January issue, gives the following
summary of train and stage robberies
committed in the United States dur
ing 1903, together with the record for
the past fourteen years: Total num-
Der of trains held up in fourteen
years, S41; total number of people
killed. 80. and the number Of people
injured (shoD, 100. The number of
trains held up in 1903 was 10, as com.
pared with % last year. The number
of stage rC6beries in 1903 was G,
while that of last year was Z. This
years record shows that no passen-
gers or trainmen were killed by rob-
bers, but there were six wounded.
Last year one was killed and three
wounded. One robber was killed in
1908, as compared with three killed
last year.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-01-06
Mexico to Adopt Gold Standard.

A plan for reforming the currency
OF Mexico has been prepared by the
fifth subcommittee OF the national
monetary commission. The commits
sion advised that in order to obtain
stability or fiXity of international ex-
change the government. should be ad-
vlsed by monetary commission to
adopt monetary system based on
the gold standard. The committee
does not recommend the immediate
adoption of the gold standard, but
rather creating system very similar
to that which the United States gov
eminent has put in operation In the
Philippines.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-01-06
JAPANESE PRESS URGING
OPENING OF POSSIBILITIES.

War Regarded as Inevitable at Toxic,
While Chinese Cruisers Are Pre-
pairing for Active Service.
War with Russia is regarded in
Toxic as unavoidable and the press
is urging the immediate opening Of
hostilities.
All the banks are Withholding
funds, and 1t is believed this is the
result of official instructions. The
government has completed and per.
footed arrangements for the transpor-
tstion of troops and supplies, and the
people calmly await developments.
The continued dissemination OF
optimistic views from Berlin causes
genuine surprise and regret In Toxic.
A cable from Shanghai says: Chi.
nese cruisers here are preparing for
active service. They are taking on
board ammunition and supplies. They
will remain here for orders.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-01-06
Trains Without Tracks.

Paris witnessed on Wednesday the
successful operation of trackless
train. Upon the conclusion of the
test the train stopped at the Elysee
palace and the inventors received the
Fluctuations Of President Loubet The
train was composed motor carriage.
similar to an ordinary automobile, and
five cars. The discovery consists in
The transmission of sufficient power
from the carriages to move each car.
1t was found that all the cars tracked
exactly with the motor.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-01-06
Alleged Hypnotic Murder.

Paris Is deeply interested in the al
legged hypnotic murder of woman
named Chappuis. 61 years old, whose
surviving relatives include Leon
Crosse an operating conductor;
Liuetenant Giradot of the army, and
M. Toutain. bank official. Tho
nelghbors of the Chappuis woman
were family named Martin, consist
ing of husband and wife, who arc
Spritualists. 1t is alleged that Nine.
Martin obtained a commanding influ.
ence over Nine. Chappuis, with tho
result that Nine Chappuis made n
will in her favor. cutting off her nat.
ural heirs, after which she died
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-01-06
School on Wheels.

The Southern Pacific company has
fitted up a car with all the modern
improvements used in the handling
and operating of rolling stock, and
will send 1t out on the divisions for
the purpose Of giving instruction to
Its employees in the newest methods
OF rallroading. It is the plan of the
company to have the car travel over
the entire Pacific system, stopping at
terminal points where men can be in.
structed In such work as It deemed
necessary to make them more pro-
fcient.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-01-06
Chicago Theatres Closed.

Mayor Harrison has ordered the
closing OF every theater in Chicago
without exception until 1t has been
definitely ascertained that they are
not violating any city ordinances,
This is supplementary to the mayors
order Of last week, which closed sew
enteen theatres. In issuing the order
the mayor made the unqualified state
ment that they were all violators OF
tho city ordinances and that mono
would he permitted to open its doors
again until 1t absolutely complied
with every requirement of the ordi,
nanCes.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-01-06
Death Ends His Troubles.

Adolph Krug, former city treasurer
OF Seattle,ewho before the expiration
OF his term of office in 1894, was con-
victed Of embezzling over 100000 OF
the city funds, was found dead on Fri.
day. Coroner Kellan OF Kitsap coun-
ty says heart disease was the cause.
krug was sentenced, on conviction OF
his crime, to seven years in the state
penitentiary. He served three years
and was paroled and afterward par
doned, since which time he has been
engaged In the saloon business.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-01-06
CITY UNDER eARRlcADE.
New Revolutionary Forces Marching
Against San Domingo.

The city Of San Domingo Is again
barricaded, this time against the
forces Of the new provisional gov
eminent founded at Azut de Compos-
tela by Beneral Pelletier, which are
marching on the capital. The finan-
clal position of the Morales govern.
ment is bad. The officials find 1t diff.
fcult to obtain rations for the SOL
diers.
The American minister, Mr.. Powell,
who has been living In the suburbs,
has been compelled to move the lega-
ton inside the city boundaries. Pres
ldent Morales returned Tuesday night.
He found 1t impossible to land on the
northern part of the island, but bonn.
barded Puerto Plata The damage
done Is not known. Morales is TAX
ing all possible steps to defend San
Domingo.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-01-06
MURDERED BY YOUNG BANDITS.
California Stoned to Death by Three
Bows From Reform Sehool.

BOYS rom HeIOITn oSUOOls
The mystery surrounding the death
of Ansel Lewis, whose body was
found near Banning, Cal, OH Thanks
giving day, has been cleared up. He
was murdered by three boys, accord.
ing to stories told by one OF them.
who had escaped from the Whittier
reform school the day previous.
John Schofield, Cornelius Crowley
and Frank Richie escaped from the
reform school the day before Thanks
giving. On Friday last Schofield re-
turned to the school, gave himself up
and, because he was conscience
stricken, told Of the murder of Lewis.
He says that while Richie and Crow
ley engaged Lewis in conversation,
one Of them walking on either side OF
the victim, Schofeld dropped behind,
secured heavy stone and, slipping
up behind Lewis, struck him a blow
on the head with It.
Lewis fell from the blow, but was
only stunned. When he attempted to
get up the three boys, according to
Schofeld's story. fell upon him and,
with stones, beat out his brains. They
then robbed the dead mans clothing,
divided the booty and separated.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-01-06
Prison a Good Place for Him.

DR.. Charles o. Rice, who was &C
quilted of murder by the jury at
Pueblo, Colo, after sensational trial,
has been arrested on charges of in.
sanity and confined in Woodcroft
sanitarium, and an inquest on his
medical condition will be held. Rice,
while in state of wild intoxication
on October It'll, killed Policeman
Martz. The jury states that under
the instructions of the Judge they
could give no other verdict than that
Of acquittal on the ground of insanity.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-01-06
Rioters Smash Windows.

Riotous scenes marked the street
car strike in Bloomington, Ills, Sun
day. Windows in six cars were
smashed by missiles thrown by strike
sympathizers who congregated sew
eral hundred strong at various points
along the line. ]. Knocks and G. II,
Morris were dragged from their cars
and severely beaten. The mayor ad-
mits that he is not able to cope with
the situation and President Demonge
of the street car company announces
that he will request the mayor to ask
for militia
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-01-06
Chicken Bone Mends Leg Of Boy.

James Lenahan, an eleven-year-old
boy of Cincinnati, was run down by n
freight train last summer and both OF
his legs were badly crushed. One
leg refused to knit, and as last re-
sort the shin bone was chiseled down
and a piece Of chicken bone grated
on to it. The boy left the hospital
Sunday, and while his leg is not so
strong as the surgeons hoped. he Is
allie to get about with the aid of a
crutch, and there are hopes that the
bone will eventually become entirely
knit
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-01-06
Dowle Starts on Lona Trlp.

John Alexander Dowie, accom-.
panied by four of the leaders In Zion
City, started on his trip around the
world Friday, Every resident OF
Zion City turned cut to see Dowie off
Dowie will go first TO New Orleans,
where he will remain for week.
Then he will proceed to San Fran.
cisco, holding meetings there January
18th and goth. He will embark for
Australia January 2lst going by way
OF Honolulu. In Australia he will
meet his Wife and son. He will get
back to New York about June 20.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-01-06
CHICAGO MoU7Ns IT'S DEAD.
Usual New Years Celebration Was
Omitted for the First Time.

For the first time since Chicago has
possessed bells to peal, whistles to
Shrek and horns to blow, the old
year was allowed silently to take its
place in history and the new year
permitted to come with no evidence
Of Joy at It's birth. All Chicago
mourned for the COO persons who died
In fire, panic and suffocation at the
Iroquois theatre. In an official proc
lamation issued Thursday afternoon,
Mayor Carter Harrison suggested that
the usual New Years eve celebra.
tion be omitted.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-01-06
NO MORE WOOD THEATRES.
Architect Who Designed Thester VIII
Never Use Wood In Such Structure.

A Plttsburg special says: Benjamin
II. Marshall, the Chicago architect
who designed the Iroquois theatre.
left for his home tonight, taking ad-
vantage Of the first opportunity TO
view the scene of horror. Mr.. Mar
shall was overwhelmed by the news OF
the disaster.
IN never allow another theatre to
be built with a stick of wood in IT," he
declared, reading bulletins which were
handed to him.
"Thc Iroquois was built along the
very latest lines and was provided
with twenty-seven double fire exits,
but wood was used and stairways
were employed. A fireproof building
will not be erected as long as wood Is
used In theatre there are so many
articles Of inflammable material that
when a blaze once gets headway IL
spreads IN the most alarming man
ner."