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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-19
ROBERTS IS TOASTED
GUEST OF EVENING AT PILGRIMS
BANQUET.
ChOate Presided and Made Flattering
Speech Inviting English General
TO Cross the POnd-"BObs"
Gracefully Accepts.

London, June 19.-Lord Roberts was
the recipient of striking tribute as
the guest of the evening at the second
annual dinner of the Pilgrims Club to-
night
Many famous Englishmen and well
known Americans were present to dc
honor to the great little General
who is President of the British branch
of the Pilgrims Club. Ambassador
Choate presided and in proposing the
Kings health, said King Edward was
the steadfast friend of the United
States under all circumstances. In
giving the toast of the evening. Am
bassador Choate dilated upon Lord
Roberts's accomplishment in the cauS:
for peace, and described him as "onO
of those who had seen and grown tired
of the horrors of war. and who now Is
one of the greatest apostles of media
ton and arbitration, rather than an
advocate of a horrid resort to war"
yet" said Mr. Choate long years
of fortune and genius have united to
make for Earl Roberts an unbroken
proRress of victory and success. From
second lieutenant to Earl and Knight
of the Garter; from the most subordt-
nate position to that of communicating
CHER; from the capture OF Delhi and
the relief of Lucknow to the relief of
Kimberly his career has been one I'M
broken tide of victory and success.
"In nv official and personal capacity
warmly invite Earl Roberts to cross
the Atlantic and pay us a visit. He
will receive such "A reception as no
EnRlishman ever received. l would
like TO be present at the first inter
view at the White House, when Lord
Roberts and the younger soldier,
Roosevelt, meet"
That day / am sure public business
will be suspended and Lord Roberts
ard President Roosevelt will sit cheek
by towl from the rising of the sun to
exchange views on war; but let Lord
Roberts go as an apostle of peace and
Anglo American harmony OF the great
doctrine of arbtration.
Earl Roberts modestly replied. He
said he hoped to be able to visit the
United states at no distant date and
echoed a tribute Ambassador Choate
had paid to the work accomplished by
the pilgrims Club in promoting good
feeling between Great Britain and
Cordial cable dispatches to Earl
Roberts was read from General Young
and General Chaffee of the United
States army, and from Bishop Potter of
New York
Sir Charles John Darling, Judge of
the Kings bench division of the High
Court of Justice, made a humorous
speech. Referring to quotation from
Emerson given by Ambassador Choate
that Each Englishman is an island
himself" he said every American SEEM
ed to him a continent unto himself"
and drew forth laughter by adding, the
portrait of ones own grandmother If
painted by any one worth calling a
painter Is not now safe in ones own
house in England, thanks to the energy
of the American collector.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-19
TRUCK DEALER ARRESTED.
Charge OF Illicit Retailing of Liquor
Brought Against Huntsvillian.

Charge Of Illicit Retailing of Liquor
Brought Against Huntsvillian.
Huntsville, June 1S.-(Special.) y
Joseph Mason, an egg and produce deal
er, was arrested yesterday on a charge
of retailing whiskey in the Paint Rock
Valley.
Mason was placed under bond to ap-
pear before the next United States
grand jury. The revenue men claim
that he has been a persistent violator
of the law and that heretofore they
have been unable to find a witness to
appear against him.
Mason claims that he did not sell
whiskey, but that he took orders for
1t from his customers and friends and
delivered 1t to them without profit to
himself and merely as an accommoda-
ton.
Friends in Huntsville have been noti-
fed of the death of ]. C. Pierce. one of
the pioneer citizens of Red Wing. Mimi.
and President of the banking house OF
Pierce, Simmons & Co. Mr.. Pierce had
large financial interests in Huntsville
and spent nearly every winter in this
city.
Richard Young has been appointed
manager of the Huntsville plant of the
Alabama Cotton Oil Company, succeed
ing j. M. Kyser, who has organized the
Butler-K yser Co., and will build a large
oil mill here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-19
PANAMA's MONEY.
Coin Fixed by Commission to Equal the
American Dollar.

Coin Fixed by Commission to Equal The
American Dollar.
Washington June 1S.-The commission
charged with the preparation of the cur
rency system for Panama today reached an
agreement which established a coin eduiva-
lent in fineness and weight to the dollar
OF the United States as the standard and
which also makes the United States dollar
legal tender In Panama
Under the terms OF the agreement the
Panama government will recon or convert
the Colombian silver coins into coins OF the
size of the silver dollar. This amount of
silver is now estimated at SL50o0o0.
At the request OF Secretary Taft it was
agreed to coin as much more silver as
necessary until total OF SO, 900. 900 is reach
ed. In order to maintain parity with gold
there will be deposited in some reputable
bank in New York city Is per cent Of the
amount coined and in addition there will be
deposited all the seignorage which Panama
will make in the coinage to meet the Ameri-
can governments requirements.
The agreement provides fer joint ar
rangement between the government of Pa
mama and the canal commission until which.
by selling drafts and by drawing on the
funds, the exchange can be kept down to
a reasonable figure not above per cent
and thus avoid large fluctuations of rates.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-19
CANADA DEFENsELEss.


Toronto. Ont, June 1S.-Lord Dun
donald. late commissioner of the militia
of Canada and who was dismissed by
the government for as they term In
discretion and characterization shown
in recent speech at Montreal, today
In a statement given to the press hits
back at his critics.
He claims that the militia has been
grossly interfered with by party poll
ticians. He alleges that important
parts of his reports for 1902 and 1903
were wrongfully suppressed by the
Minister of Military. contrary to his
wishes; he indeed charges Sir Frederick
Gordon with falsehood in the House
of Commons.
He shows that the militia has been
greatly neglected and lacks all that
is necessary to make 1t efficient. The
Great Northwest. he points out, is left
defenceless without even a gun.
AS regards preparation for war and
readiness to resist aggression the peo-
pie of Canada. he says are living in a
fools paradise. If he had made only
official protests he said 1t would have
been pigeon holed as many others had
been.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-19
NO ATTACK ON PORT.
Garrison and People of BeleaEuered
Town In Good Spirits.

Liaoyang, June 1S.-According to the
trustworthy news from Port Arthur,
there had not been a fresh attack by
land or sea up to June IA. though the
Japanese had made a fourth unsuccess-
full attempt to block the entrance to
the harbor. using four fire ships. two of
which were Immediately sunk by shots
from the batteries, the other two with
drawing.
The Russian fleet according to these
advices, is intact. and the spirit of the
garrison and inhabitants is excellent.
Most of the inhabitants have enlisted
in the volunteers, and one hundred wo-
men have offered thu servi res
Perfect order is maintained and trade
and industry are carried on as usual.
Provisions are plentiful. there being a
Sufficient supply to last six months at
full rations and a year at reduced ra-
tiOns
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ENGAGEMENT IMMINENT.
Russians May Have Chance to Fight OF
Even Terms

Liaoyang. June 1S.-The retirement
of the Russians before a superior force
from Vafangow and the advance of the
japanese east and northeastward makes
imminent stiu more important en-
gagement in the Southern region.
The Japanese have now arrived at a
point where the forces are more equal
and where they must fight on more
even terms. The loss of two thousand
men by the two Russian divisions at
Vafangow shows the courage and abil-
ity of the two officers and troops to
retain their position under a percent
age of loss almost unprecedented.
The Japanese attack on Port Arthur
has been delayed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-19

st. Petersburg. June 1s.-Consider
able interest has been caused by re-
ports from Irtusk Of Increasing uneasi-
ness among Kalmucks, Mongols, Blu
riets and other native Siberian tribes
which hitherto have been ruled by
tribal laws and customs which were
often at variance with the Russian law
The authorities therefore decided last
year to introduce slight changes par
ticularly In the system of land tenure
The natives became alarmed and the
Buriats even sent deputation to the
Car with a protest against the reform.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-19
TO DISMISS LITIGATION.
Directors Of Mining Company Won't Stand
for Burns Action.

Colorado Springs. Colo, June 1s.-"The
directors of the Portland Gold Mining Com
pany will dismiss any and all litigation
brought by James E. Burns" said Irving
Howbert, one OF the leading directors and
a heavy stakeholder. today.
The statement was in reference to the suit
Instituted yesterday in Denver by President
Burns against Gov. Peabody for damages
of 500, 600 because Of the enforced closing
of the mine last week by the military and
also the injunction proceedings instituted
in the Federal Court at st. Louis special
meeting of the board of directors has been
called for Monday.
1t is now known that the entire board.
including Thomas Burns. the president S
brother, is opposed to the action of Presi-
dent Burns.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-19
FamfIse. Must Leave,

Vladivostok, June iS.--The comman-
dant has recommended to the inhabi-
tants that they place their families in
villages along the railroad as a meas
ure of economy. 1t is announced that
when winter comes families having
property but no children will be al
lowed to remain in v1adivostok but
that other families must be prepared
to leave town on short notice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-19
Minister of Marine Informed.

st. Petersburg June 18.-The Minis
ter OF Marine has received the follow
ing from Admiral Alexieff dated June
1G:
According to reports received up TO
June IA from Rear Admiral Without Qn
command of the naval forces at Port
Arthur the work of repairing the
ships of the squadron has been brought
to most successful conclusion alike
regarding the battleships under the
command Of Rear Admiral Ouktomsky,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-19
FIGHT WAS POSTPONED.
JefTrIes and Munro VIII Put on VntIl
August.

Jenries and Munro VIII Put on gntIl
August.
San Francisco June 1S.-The Jeffries-
Munro match has been postponed to the
last week in August
Manager Coffroth, of the Yosemite
Club, and Harry Pollock, manager for
Munro. were today at Hardin Springs,
Jeffries training place. and had an in
terview with the champion.
Jeffries declares his ability and will
lingness to meet Munro on June 30,
but Coffroth, after consulting with the
surgeon in attendance, decided that 1t
would be a wiser course to allow the
pugilist more time to recover from his
injury.
Manager Pollock was agreeable to the
long postponement, provided he had
some assurance that the match would
be carried out. He stipulated that
Jeffries should post $1,000 by next Mon
day night guaranteeing his appearance
in the ring late in August. Jeffries
agreed to post the $4,000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-19
KILLING of CROUcHEs.
Calhoun shot Brothers While On a
Boat.

Natchez. Miss. June 1s.--Meagre re-
ports of the killing of Ike and Tom
Crouch. Mt Crouchs Landing, La, on
Black River, have reached this city.
The report says that Jesse Calhoun,
aged about % years, was standing on
the steamer Columbia, when the Crouch
brothers, aged respectively 80 and 90
years. were about TO board the boat.
Calhoun fired three shots from a
Winchester rife, killing the two broth
ers instantly and slightly wounding a
negro. Three months ago the Couches
shot and killed Calhoun'S brother about
negro laborer and the double murder
OF yesterday is the outgrowth of that
affair
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-19
PHILIPPINE EXERCISES.
Secretary Shaw saw Parade and Made
n Speech.

a Speech.
ST. Louis. June 1s,-After twice changing
the time set for the dedication Of the Phil
ippine reservation. the exercises were held
today.
The arrival of Secretary of the Treasury
Shaw. who reviewed the parade from the
speakers stand. was the chief factor in de-
termining the authorities TO hold the cere-
monies today, despite the unfavorablG
weather.
Addresses were made by DR.. w. P VIII
son, chairman of the Philippine Exposition
Board; Colonel Clarence H. 1. Edwards, U.
S. A. chief OF the bureau of insular af-
fairs. and President Francis
Colonel Edwards read congratulatory tele-
grams from President Roosevelt. Secretary
Root, the Philippine Chamber of Com
merce and Philippine Commissioner Pardo
de Travera, of Manila
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-19
BILLINGS BREAKS RECORDS.
Lou Dillon and Charlie Mac DO snndry
Things.

Cleveland. o., June IS.-Before a
crowd of 10000 horse lovers at the
Chenille track to-day. Lou Dillon. tho
trotting mare driven by her owner c.
X. G. Billings. was sent mile to wa
gon to beat the amateur record of 2:10.
The mare made the distance in 2:06 ID.
The last quarter was made in thirty
seconds.
Mr. Billings next rode Charlie Mac a
mile to saddle in an effort to break the
amateur worlds record of 2:19 Ia. The
record was lowered TO 2:1TS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-19
EXTRAORDINARY CONFUSION.


ferinE Frona War.
ST. Petersburg. June 1ss-The Car
has appointed an extraordinary COM
mission. according to current rumor. the
purpose of which is to submit proposals
for important reforms
The Associated Press Is unable to
confirm this report absolutely all
though it is understood that special
commission Consisting Of Grand Duke
Michael. the heir apparent; Grand Duke
Constantine. Minister Of the Interior
Won Plehwe; M. witte. NJ. sinovieff. Min
lister of Justice Muravieff; Minister of
War Sakharon and Minister of the
Navy Ave1lan. has been appointed to
consider measures for the relief of the
distress among the peasants resulting
from the departure Of breadwinners for
the Far East.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-19
kANAwAHA WINS CUE.
II. X. Gordon. Now In .Possession Of
Bennett Trophy.

Bennett Trophy.
New York, June 1s.--H. Fl. Rogers
twin screw steam Yacht The Kama
waha, to-day won the. Lysistrala cup
and $500 offered by the former COM
modore. James Gordon Bennett, Of the
New York Yacht Club by beating F. NJ
Smiths Nauloli, her only competitor, by
three minutes and forty seconds in a
six mile race off Sandy Hook lightship
The race was the second of the series,
the first of which was won by the Kan
awaha last season, and to-day's victory
gives the Kanawaha absolute possess
sion of the cup
The Kanawaha was never headed af-
ter she crossed the startling line. The
course was thirty miles seward from
Sandy Hood lightship and return. The
Nauloli was mile astern at the fin
ish. The summary:
Elapsed
Boat. Start. Finish, time.
Kanawaha =. ...1:31:30 4:32 3:00:30
Nauloli :. :. ....1:31:40 4:S5 S:e4:O5
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-19

Norfolk. Va, June 1s.--In a half mile
running race at Mariners Park today
on circular track, Cluckel, by Tenny,
ridden by c. c. Jones established a
record by covering the distance in So
seconds with 149 pounds up.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-19
MAJOR FOLSOM INJURED.
Prominent TenneSseean Fell Over 1Os
Feet, Injuries Serious.

Feet, InjurIeB SeriOus.
Bristol Tenn. June 1s.-Ma1or H. NJ.
Folsom of Elizabethton, Tenn, one of
the oldest and best known men in this
section of the State fell over a cliff
a distance of over 100 feet on the bank
of the Watauga River near Elizabeth
ton this morning. sustaining injuries
which will prove fatal
No one was with him at the time
and ne lay at the bottom of the cliff
for several hours before his groans at
tracted passing mountaineer.
Major Folsom was Is years of ago
and several bones being broken. there
is no hope of his recovery. He was
returning from fishing trip at the
time of the accident.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-19

word held today that b1acklisting could
not be remedied or prevented by injunc-
tion. He refused to restrain the pro-
prietors from blacklisting members of
the cab drivers and, hackmen's union,
who have recently been on strike.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-19

the cruisers comnaf.ded By Captain
Reftzenstetn and thea torpedo boats,
thanks 10 the unremitting labors'
energy and absolute devotion of all
concerted. The heath OF the crew of
the squadron is most satisfactory.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-19

Washington. June Especial. Us.
w. Williams appointed postmaster at
Gordo, Piekens County, vice E. NJ
Ezeu. removed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-19

Judge LIttIefOrd's Decision.
Cincinnati, June 1s.-Judge Little
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WILL Be GOVERNOR HERRICK
AFTER TO-DAY At NOON
Great Pageant, Civic, Military and
Allegorical, at the Ohio
Inauguration.
RECEPTION IN EVENING

COLUMBUS. o., Jan. 1O.-The Inaugural
ton of Gov. Myron T. Herrick, Lieutenant
Governor Harding and other State officers
will take place at noon tomorrow. Follow
ing the ceremonies which will be held in
the rotunda of the Capitol, there will be a
estimated 5000 men will participate. There
will be one division devoted to pageantry.
in which 200 mounted men representing the
distinctive soldiery Of various periods from
the time of Grecian ascendancy will ride.
The death OF former Gov. Charles Foster
has tinged the preparations for the inaug-
ural with sadness. The carriage in which
he was to have ridden in the parade will
appear In its appointed place, vacant and
draped in mourning.
A reception by the Governor in the even
ing will conclude the ceremonies Of the day.
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GOVERNOR DURBIN TALKS
OF POLITICAL OUTLOOK
Declares a Republican Victory Is
Assured in an Interview at
Washington.
HARRIS NO CANDIDATE
Special to the indianapolis Journal

Special to the indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.-"William j.
Bryan says the Democratic party will win
when IL deserves to win If this is true,
then the Republican tenure will be main
tanned indefinitely" This is what Governor
Durbin said tonight during a discussion of
the political outlook for this year The
Governor arrived here this afternoon. He
is al the New Willard. He comes to Wash
ington to attend the meetings Of the arbi-
tratiOn committee. Addison C. Harris, of
indianapolis. former minister to Austria.
is here for the same purpose.
Governor Durbin said he had nothing new
to offer the subject of politics I'm
fact" he said, Il desire 10 learn if there
Is anything" Indiana will go Republican
next fall continued the Governor The
electoral vote of the State will be cast for
the nominee of the Chicago convention"
When asked If he regarded ii as prob
able that any other name than that of
President Roosevelt would be presented to
the convention, ne replied with a question
like the New England farmer, as follows:
what reason has anyone to believe that
any other man Will be cOnsidered?"
Governor Durtin received the Indiana
delegation and a score of other HoOsiers i'm
his apartments this afternoon. Politics was
discussed. There were also stories concern
ing the recent Indianapolis lOve-feast. Some
amusement was also created when a tele-
gram to an Indianian here was exhibited
which read: Governor Durbin and Tom
Taggart have started for Washington"
Governor Durbin will remain here until
"Wednesday morning, when he will leave for
New York While in Washington he will
appear before the House committee on ap-
preparations TO urge favorable action on the
claim OF the state growing out of the West
Point military maneuvers.
Il am not candidate for the governor
ship. said Addison G. Harris, when his
attention was called to the report connect
ing his name with the guberna torial nom
NATION. Mr. Harris VIII be one of the
speakers at the meeting of the arbitration
committee This committee is behind a
movement for the negotiation of another
arbitration treaty with Great Britain. II
viii be recalled that the Hay treaty which
failed few years ago, precipitated a great
deal OF bitterness in the Senate. The time
is now believed to be more opportune for
the establishment of such relations with
Great Britain.
John II MONK
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The Presidential Nomination.

To the Editor Of the indianapolis Journal:
Having had a seat in four national con-
ventions and three OF my candidates being
successful-Taylor Lincoln and Grant and
but one defeated Fremont-you will pardon
me for claiming that l am not a novice in
political affairs. The discordant elements
out Of which the Republican party origin
nted - Freescilers. Know-nothinps and
AbOlitionists-held their first national CON
ventiOn in Philadelphia In June lS56 nom
mated Fremont. and the election followed a
few months thereafter before sufficient tfme
had elapsed 10 perfect an Organization.
their defeat should have been expected /
have duly considered the state of affairs ex-
listing at this time. and give il as my opinior
that We have but one man whose election Is
assured If nominated. and his name Is NJ 4
Hanna. He can unite the capitalist and the
labOrer other man can There il
never but one best. just one. and In trade
dealings take the best at the same price
NJ. l.. BUNDY.
Bay ST. Louis. Miss Jan S.
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Big Caucus at KentIand.
Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
KENTLAND, Ind, Jan. 10.-The. Repub-
licans of jefferson township, Newton coun-
ty, held an enthusiastic caucus yesterday
for the election of precinct committeeman
and delegates to the district meeting at
Hammond. Reports from over the county
indicate unusual interest and resolutions in
dorsing the denomination and election of
President Roosevelt were adopted. The
candidacy of ]. Frank Hanly for Governor
was Endorsed. A separate resolution was
adopted, amid much enthusiasm, declaring
for the reelection Of Albert ]. Beveridge to
the United States Senate.
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TWO COMMITTEES IRE
SELECTED IN CLARK
ecial to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
JEFFERSONVILI>E, Ind, Jan. 10.-At the
meeting of the voters of the fifteen precincts
of Jeffersonville township. held last night,
to select precinct committeeman and dele
gates to the district convention, split oc-
CURED and two sets of committeeman were
selected 1t was the intention stated in the
call for the Republicans to assembly, each
precinct TO itself, and elect their committee
men, but the element opposing the lection of
Horace Dunbar county chairman drew off
and passed a resolution naming all the pre-
cinct committeeman. They then left the
hall. The other element, favoring Dunbar,
then divided into precincts and the Repub-
licans present from each precinct voted for
their committeeman
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NATURALIZATION OF
ALIENS IN MISSOURI
1t Will Be Investigated by a Com
mission Who Has Just Ar
rived at St. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 1O.-The methods en-
ployed in naturalizing aliens in the State
courts of Missouri are to be investigated
for the government by c. V. c. Van Deusen,
special examiner for the Department OF
Justice in Washington. who has just ar
rived here. Mr.. Van Deusen will begin his
inquiries at once.
Since his appointment by Attorney Cen
eral Knox last July. Mr.. Van Deusen has
investigated the methods employed in nat
uralizng aliens in twenty-six States. He
expressed the opinion that power of natur-
alizatiOn should not be vested I'm state
courts. He thinks that bureaus should be
established for the purpose, under federal
regulation.
Mr. Van Deusen will examine the records
here as far back 1882.