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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
MORMON ELDER SHOOTS SELF.
Letters in His Pocket Indicate Do-
 mesic Trouble.


 Kansas City, Feb. 20.-Lorenzo Crosby, said to be an elder in the Mormon church. while en route from Atlanta, Ga, where he had been stationed. to Holbrook Ariz., shot and fatally wounded himself in d berth in a Pullman car between Chicago and Alton. Ill.,. today.
 He was brought to Kansas City and placed in the City hospital. where It is said, he cannot live longer than twenty four hours.
 Until 1902 Crosby was stationed at Richmond. Va. and was a member of the Virginia Conference of the Mormon church. Later he was transferred to Atlanta, where he lived until recently Crosby was unconscious when brought to this city. In his pocket were found two letters. one signed Mollie Crosby, from an Arizona town. apparently from his wife, and which indicated domestic trouble. and another from Salt Lake City woman.
 Crosby. who is 35 years old, shot him. self twice. one bullet penetrating his brain. He was treated by a railway sur geon. who occupied a berth in the same car with him, but little could be done for the man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
TO PROTECT ISLANDS.
Object of Spain's Mobilization of -.- Troops. ---

 '- Troops.
 Paris, Feb. 20.-French officers profess not to know the cause of Spain's hurried mobilization of troops. but unofficial in- formation shows the mobilization is going on with the utmost energy with special view of protecting the Canary and the Balearic Islands. Large forces of infan- try, cavalry and engineers have already been assigned to cooperate with the navy in the defense of the islands and of the coast of Spain. A prominent esseiRl said |:
 '"The mobilization is pFobAhfy . scare similar to that which Spain eKperienced when she expected Rear Admiral Wat sons fleet to attack her coastT
 However, the authorities are aware that Spain is suspicious that the present war may lead to an attenip by some power to secure strategic position near Gibral- tar. British and Frenc hnegotlations con corning Northern Morocco. opposite Gi- braltar. have been going on for the last year, and Foreign Mister Delcasse re- gently told one of the Ambassadors that a settlement seems as far of as ever. He also said he believed Spain foresees Rus siass present extreme need of scoaling stations between the Baltic and the Far East--ss.
 The financial dangers attending the mo- bilizati ton were shown today in the com piete demoralization of Spanish rentes on the bourSe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21

source of alarm and only ended when the Franco Russian alliance re-establisr- ed the political balance of Europe
 One may bow down to the culture ] advance of Japan, but 1t brings to West ern nations the idea of endless wars. The Far East is now an arena of European competition. What China will do in a week or in months when her war posi- ton is more clearly defined and her neu- trality guaranteed by the powers on the American receipt is one of those fictions which Europe is used to paying for with a most expensive armed police. Russian victories will protect the West from the horrors America is trying to keep off by diplomacy For Russia this heavy cross is its glory"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
POLITICS BACK OF IT.
Repub4.can's Testimony in tl Swayne Investigation.

Repub..can's Testimony in the |. Swayne Investigation.
 Jacksonville. Fla, Feb. 20.-The sub committee of the House Committee of the Judiciary. which has been investi- gating the charges against United States Judge Charles Swayne. met in Jackson vile to-day. Judge Swayne was present during the examination. He formerly presided over the court of the circuit in which Jacksonville Is located. but now his circuit is in West Florida.
 Horatio Bisbee testified that, in his opinion, the charges against Swayne and the effort to have him impeaehed grew out of the prosecution of election fraud causes in in 1888, when numerous Demo c-ats of Middle Florida were prosecuted in the Federal Courts. Bisbee is Re- publican and lawyer of great promi- hence in Florida.
 Charles M Cooper. former Democratic Congressman from the Jacksonville dis trict testified to the effect that Swayne had appointed a receiver for the Jackson vile. Tampa and Key West Railway when he had only heard one side of the case presented.
 The committee will meet Monday to hear more testimony.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
LONDON NOT ALARMED.
Placid Britishers Decli=1e to Becoa
 Excited.

Excited.
 London. Feb. 20-The uneasiness ex- hibited on the continent in regard to the possibility that an European war may ensue from the struggle in the far East is not shared by Great Britain. No power has made such complete naval preparation and every contingency. and yet nowhere Is confidence greater than the hostilitiee may be continued to Rus sia and Japan than it is London.
 The naval and military preparations an- nounced from the continental capital are regarded here as being mere common sense measures which any power must adopt. however remote the contingency of their employment may appear.
 It is also thought the Hull in the actual war news has led many European cor respondents to use their spare time in exaggerating the continental action and in applying such steps as have been actually taken to erroneous motives. The latest of these the dispatch from Madrid announcing that preparations had been made to send endorsements to the Balearlc Islands meets with an emphatic denial in interested quarters and the statement' that Great Britain intenGs to seize Spanish points in the event of war has not even the scmblanee Of proDa- bility.
 At the Spanish embassy here It was emphaticany declared that the move ments of Spanish troops were not due to a warning from Great Britain or any other power, but were simply and com paratively an important pTecaution that all nations must take when one of the great powers is involved in war
 At the foreign office and Spanish em- bassy Cthe latter being particularly we'll informed of the diplomatic moves of oth- CT European chancelleriesl. the belief is entertained that no other European pow CT will be involved. least of all Spain which has no direct or indirect interest at stake.
 An the rumOrs," the foreign ofice said. that European complications are In sight, are quite baseless.''
 Count BeickendorfT. Russian .ambassa- dor. left this morning for St. Petersburg The afternoon papers made a sensation out of hts departure. connecting 1t with rumors that the Czar was displeased with
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
BISHOP IS CRITICISED.
His Arraignment of the Negro Race
 Deplorsd.


 Boston. Feb. @.-Leading Episcopal clergmen in the diocese of Massachusetts deplore the severe criticism of the negro race in the South recently made in thIs city by Right Rev. William M. Brown, D. D. bishop of Arkansas.
 At a special meeting last night in the school room of St. Augustine's, Church here. Rev. Samuel G. Babcock. arch dea- con of, Boston; Rev. Father Edward Os- borne. superior of the Order of St. John the Evangelist; Rev. Father c. N. Field, who has charge of work among colored Episcopalians here, and others joined in protest against the remarks of Bish- op Brown. A letter was read from Bishop William Lawrence. in which he stated that Bishop Browns views did not meet with the approval of the Epis- eop1l Church North or South.
 The bishop of Arkansas. who has been here in the interest of missions in his diocese. left for home at midnight. In an address at Cambridge last evening he expressed regret that his utterances had given offence, but said he had spoken only the truth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
Regiments in Readiness to Start For Balcaric
 Islands. SOLDIERS ORDERED
 TO REJ0IN C0L0RS In London UneaSineSS on Continent is Not
 Shared. Parisian Market Goes Wild Over the Startling Reports of Pros. pective Conflicts Between
 theMIghty Nations
 of Eu- -,e.

Madrid, Feb. 20.-Two regiments of in- fantry at San Sebastian and two regi- ments at Pampeluna are held in readi- ness to start for the. Balearic Islands.
 War Minister Lineras has also sent a circular to the military authorities or dering the recall of all soldiers on fur tough and to retain with the colors men whose service terminates March l.
 These measures caused considerable ex- citement. which was not diminished by the rumors which continue to circulate in spite of official denials that this mili- tary activity was due to a warning from a European power to the effect that in the event of a continental war Great Bri- tain intended to seize points on the Span- ish coast.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
To Knock off the Tariff.

Representative Byrd of Mississippi to- day introduced a bill to place all agri- cultural implements and every other man ufactured thing used on farm on the free list. The bill provides that where iron. steel lumber and other materials i'm ported into this country are used in the manufacture of agricultural implements and machinery. drawback shall be aI- lowed equal in amount to the duties paid on the material thus used
 Annison Building Plans.
 Representative Bowie. learned to-day from the supervising architect's office of the Treasury Department, that the plans and drawings for the Anniston pub lie building would be completed about March 1. and advertisements for bids would immediately follow.
 R. Fl. Watkins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
Richardson,s Measure.

Representative Richardson has intro duced a bill referring directly to the Court Of Claims for finding of facts un- der the Tucker act the claims of the following claimants: Mary B. Dancy. heirs of the estate of John Hogan de- ceased. William W. Callahan. administers tor of Thomas Gabbs. deceased: Bathes- da Gordon. estate of A. L. Logan. James R. Nance, E. L. Raney, Mary C. Smith. Sallie c. Smith. estate of c. c. Shiller, deceased: Parks s. Townsend All the claimants belong to Judge Richardson's district.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
Franco-Ruseian Alliance.

Paris, Feb. 2o.-The permanency of the Franco Russian alliance is still the sub ject of fierce public discussion The only noteworthy declaraticn favorable to the denunciation of the alliance is that of the socialist leader. M. Jaures. This has led to the practical repudlation of RI. Jaures by the sociaiistic groups in par liament. The effect of the discussisn has been to show that influential clements which not believing the alliance to be fa- do not regard the time as propitious for the slightest faltering in loyalty to Rus Nfa tgi sa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
Warships to Visit St. Louis.

St Louis. Feb. 2o-commander A C. Baker, U. s. N. Assistant Chief of Trans portation of the Worlds Fair. received in structions today from the Navy Department to prepare and file all data obtaInabIe regarding the navigation of the Mississippi River by hght-draft warships of the world. warships from many of the powers will probably be anchored in the port Of St. Louis during the summer of 1904 Many Of them may remain all winter and return to the ocean in the spring of IsoS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
Wilev's Land Bill.

Representative Wiley has introduced a joint resolution that the act for the re- lief of certain settlers on the public lands and to provide for the payment of certain feers. purchase money. and commission proved June 16. 1880. abolished the neces- sity for proof of loyalty in the cases mem tioned in said act: and the claimants Tn the eases mentioned shall not be required to furnish proof as to loyalty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
, Canal Commissioner.

There is a great deal of guessing here tonight az to who will be the Southern man chosen for IsthmIan Canal Commits sioner. That he will be neither former Senator Jones of Arkansas nor Governor Savers, of Texas appears to satisfy every body as to the probabilities. Louisiana Is said to be booked for the place. and the guessing gives 1t to Arsene Perrilliat who has. been for some years a local engineer connected with the Mississippi River levee system
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
Judge R. M. Wing stricksn

Hot Springs, Ark. Feb. 20-Judge R. N. Wing of Chicago, has suffered a partial stroke of paralysis of the right side in his apartment at hotel here. He retains his speech. His physicians say he Is inn proving His son Frank and Judge Me Culough are expected to arrive here from Chicago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
FAST MAIL SUBSIDY
CO1E1ETTTEE PUTS ITEM IN POST.
 OFFICE BILL.
Hay De Fought on the Floor of inc
 House, But Win Surely co Through it is
Advertiser Bureau.
 Colorado Bulidins Wa azhFr.ntAe. r4nfs Gl

The Committee on Post0Eaces and Post Roads today incorporated in the general postoffice appropriation bill provision ern Railway for the maintenance of the fast mail service between Washington and New Orleans.
 The sum was originally s17s. 900. but this was cut down by the last Congress, and the committee today adhered to the flg- ures fixed then.
 The item may be opposed in the House. but there will be no danger at all In the opposition. as 1t Is generally realized what great benefit the fast mail service is to the country through which 1t runs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21

that the Russian ambassador is going to St. Petersburg to see his son. All renorts attaching further significance to the am bassador's movements are characterized as ridiculous. Ambassador Cambon goes to Paris every fortnight and that there Is no cause for alarm at the report he has left London.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
PERRY HEATH RESIGNS.

Action is the Result of the Death of
 Hanna.
 Cleveland. O.. Feb. 20.-Perry S Heath. former First Assistant POstmaster-Gen- eral and Secretary of the Republican Ma tional Committee. wired his resignation of the latter position from here today to acting Chairman Payne at Washington as follows:
 Due to the death of Chairman Hanna. l tender to you my resigna- ton as Secretary of the Republican National Committee. effective imme- diately."
 Mir. Heath stated that the telegram told the entire story and he had nothing to add to 1t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
Militarv 0haarvarn.

Washington. Feb. 29.--Japan having Ac- eeded to the request of khis government to be allowed the privilege Of sending
 military observers with the forces in the
 field. the general stan today appointed three officers: Colonel Crowder. Judge Advocate: Captain Maries, Artillery, and Captain Kuhn of the Engineer Corps.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21

his ambassadors at Washington and London. The Russian embassy states positively that the count has gone to St. Petersburg to bid farewell to his son who is going to the Far East with his regiment. The foreign office confirms the statement that the counts departure is in no way connected with his position as ambassador
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
cHINA's TART REPLY.
Keen Thrust at Aiexieff by Pekin
 Government.

Tokio. Feb. a0.--Advices to the Japanese government from Pekin say that while at Mukden, viceroy Aiexieff asked the Chinese troops to aid in guarding the rail- way so as to prevent the interruption of traffic. The Chinese refused the request and asked for instructions from Pekin The Chinese government told them to In form AlexieK that as Russia had insist cd that Chinese were unable to guard the railway in time of peace. surely Russia could not expect them to guard it in time of ar.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
Tba Abbott Dead.

Fishkin Landing, N. Y, Feb. 20.-The Abbott, 2:03 1-4 John J. Scannells .cele- brated lO-year-oTd trotter died at the ScanEeH stock farm here last night after being sick two days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
DEMANDS ADMISSION.

If Refused, Porto Rico Wants Her
 Independence. San Juan. P. R. Feb e0-The federal assembly today by a vote of 50 to 15, demanded that Porto Rico be admitted 10 statehood. or that the island be gran ted independence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
KuronafIvin is NaTned.

St. Petersburg. Feb. 2l-General Kuro- patlxin has been relieved of his functions as Minister of War and has been ap- pointed eommander-in-chief of the Rus sian army in the Far East.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
RUSSIANS AT JIBUT1L.
France Deals Frankly With Japan
 Regarding the Matter.

Paris. Feb. O.-Exchanges of comnu. nicatlOIs of a friendly character have oc- cured between France and Japan with
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
WEATHER FORECAST.

Feb. 2o-The weather fore cast for Alabama Is as folloWs: Rain sun- day; Monday, fair; fresh to brisk esEt t1 south winds, becoming northerly Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
Fleat Leaves Iubutil,

St. Petersburg. Feb. 20-The Mediter- ranean fleet has left Jubutii. Franch Somaliland. supposedly to retuIN and join the Baltic fleet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21

Loan Twice Covered. Tokio, Feb. 2N--The national loan has already been twice covered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
ENJoINs THE WIFE.
She May Not Refuse to Cock Her
 Husband's Meals.

CoshOcton, o., Feb. W.-An Injunction was granted today to Lawrence HOlsky ordering his wife. who has filed a peti- ton for a divorce, temporarily to refrain from refusing to attend to household du- ties. and is explicitly ordered to cook the meals and make the bed of her husband.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
CONFIRMED IN WASHINGTON.
Russian Ambassador Gees Only tC
 See His Son.

washington. Feb. 2O-Confrmation is obtained at the Russian embassy of the Associated Press despatch from London
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
RUSSIAN REPLY BRIEF.

Answer of .LamadorR. to the Note of
 Mr. Hay. Paris Feb. 30-.It is learned that the.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-02
Vaudals.

1t may be that the cutting of Santos
Dumonts balloon was merely the work of
vandals, bent upon mischief for the sheer
sake of destruction. 1t Is now reported
that an unsuccessful attempt was made to
ruin the great pipe organ in the festival
hall at the worlds fair by cutting the sec
ondary bellows. This il the largest organ
in the world and when completed will
doubtless Drove one of the chief attrac
tiOns at the exposition. What motive could
have been held by the perpetrator Of this
deed is only to be imagined. There are
plenty of misguided people in the world
sufficiently perverted in mind to desire to
spoil useful or beautiful or valuable objects.
Sometimes but not always. they are relic
seekers. But often they are sheer mis-
chiefmakers, seeking no gain or souvenir
but imbued with an iconoclasitic spirit that
is never content unless the community is
shocked by some dastardly act. They are
maniacs in one sense and such chould.
If caught be shut up with other unbalanced
people
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of action laid us open to less risk of loss
That is to say, there were the japanese in
'front.' and the Russian mines behind A
fight with the enemy meant certain defeat.
whereas having safely threaded the mazes
of the mines in putting to sea there was
hope of being able to repeat the perform
ance ON a return to port. So the Russians
took the course which offered less risk Of
loss and got back home 1t is demon
strated. therefore, not only that the en-
trance to Port Arthur is open. but that the
Russians have. in some manner at least, at
last got the run of their own mines.
He who energies and develops the enemy
in force and then retreats will live to
emerge and develop him another day. Why
the spirit of John Phoenix should have
taken up its abode in Russia Is mystery.
Now 1t does service as a newspaper writer.
and now as a soldier. and now as a sailor
1t has secured a steady job. and is reveling
In Its reincarnation. At the close of the
war the Japanese If they win should put 1t
on the pension roll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-02
The Federal Yearly Balance.

The fiscal year closed with the federal
treasury showing a deficit of Sal $50 325 on
the face of the books. But look behind
the items of the expenditures during the
past year will show that this is really only
an apparent deficit for the treasury was
called upon to bear two exceptional burdens
not attributable to the ordinary conduct of
the governments business. One of these
was the cost of the Panama canal purchase,
and the other the government aid to the ST.
Louis exposition. II these are elimina ted
the books show a surplus of S13,2l7 .674.
That 10 really the proper showing for the
year. representing the excess of revenues
over current requirements. There is nothing
in sight for the next fiscal year likely to
cause any unusual drain upon the federal
funds, so that surplus for these following
twelve months Is to be confidently expected.
The Panama canal purchase was an invest
ment for the years to come, and should be
charged against the whole project of pro-
viding the great national waterway be-
tween the oceans 1t Is an item for which
the taxpayers of the United States will
cheerfully go into debt. or will face a de-
felt In the federal funds, if necessary. 1t
represents immense gains in revenue IN
later years and even greater gains in ma
tional prestige.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-02
Summer
Shopping
by nail.

That the wants of those of Our
customers who remove from the city
during the summer months shall re-
ceive prompt and intelligent atten-
ton, we have had Our mail order or
ganization brought to a high state
of efficiency.
1t will be a very material aid to
us, however, if our customers will,
when ordering items to be charged,
state the full name and city address
under which the account is carried.
This should be done in each indi-
vidual order, as it enables Our book
keepers to identify the account and
avoids delay in forwardance of
goods. communications should be
directed Woodward & Lothrop,
Mail Order Department, Washing
ton, d. c."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-02
The Democratic Mixup.


From the Portland Oregonian
There is at present not the slightest pros
pect that the democratic convention at st.
Louis can possibly make a nomination that
would endanger the election of Roosevelt.
The strongest name would be that Of Grow
er Cleveland. but his nomination would be
opposed not only by the Bryan element. but
by southern element that has no SYM
pathy with Bryan-a conservative element
voiced by Henry Watterson Of the Louis
vile Courier-Journal. While Cleveland, If
nominated, would win many republican
votes. his selection is out of the question.
The Bryantes will not have him. and the
south does not like him. The strongest
man to win republican votes next to Cleve-
land would be Olney but he has no nomi-
mating strength outside Of New England.
Judge Parker of New York is a man of
ability and fine personal character. but he
Is David b. Hills candidate, and will be
fought to the death by the Tammany de-
mocracy of New York city, and so Mayor
Mcclellan. il nominated. would be fought
to death by the David B. Hill democracy.
The New York democracy is hopelessly d.
vtded. If Parker is nominated, Tammany
will sulk in its tents. as 1t did when Greeley
was nominated in 1872. and. if Mcclellan
is nominated. the Hill democracy will stay
at home on election day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-02
The Convention Exodus.

There amt no one worth mentionin' a-hang-
In round the place.
The folks is all off tendin' to the presiden-
tial race.
all have gone
To help along the shoutfn' an to see the
prizes drawn.
The talkin' at the corner store don't mount
to much today,
An the streets look warm an lonesome as
they stretch so far away.
An they're all so unimportant that you
meet a-walkin through. r.,-
1t doesn't hardly seem worth while a-sayin
.How-dy-do."
Jes wait till they get back once more
you'll hear some wisdom then
That hasn't been surpassed by any mortal
tongue or pen.
Well know ies' what was done an how the
doin's came about.
An have the various mistakes all clearly
pointed out
We hated to part from en-, an don't be-
lieve we would
If we hadn't been convinced we did it for
the country's good. ,.
It's so quiet an deserted that it fills us
with diSmay
Since the colonies an the majors an the
judges went away.