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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
Tha Tronhla win cna

Lima. O.. March 29.-Frank Coe. recently arrested in Washington for his persist ent efforts to gain admittance to the White House. was brought to his home here today by a deputy United States marshal and is now in the care of his brother, George Coe. Goes dementia. which has been growing more violent in form, Is thought to be due to a fracture of the skull He will be taken to Ch!- cagc for a trepanning operation in the hope that his normal mental condition can be restored
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
nenied hv tha Vatican.

Rome March 29.-The OEsematore Ro- mano. the Vatican organ. denies that Cardinal Merry del Val. the papal secre- tarv of State has received from M. Del oasse. the French foreign minister, a
 protest against the speecl. delivered by fine Pope. March IS, last. in which he criticized the French government for it's treatment of the clergy and the religious
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
A sWeaping Deciaion.

Detroit. Mich.. March 2s.--In sweep ing decision handed down today by Judge Brooke of the Wayne Circuit Court, the Riverside Club and the Plumbers Ex- change of this city, organizations of plumbers. against which proceedings were brought by Prosecutor Hunt on the ground that they were organized to fix prices and stifie competition. were re- strained from continuing business, the court holding them to be held in an "un- lawful enterprise. inimical to the public welfare"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
spark Causes s1ao, GOO Damage.

Dallas. Tex. March 29.-A special to The News from El Paso, Tex, says: The Juarez, Mexico, smeltinR and concentrat- ing plants were destroyed by fire today entailing a loss of $130.00O. The plant was the property of the Juarez Company, a Ranch Company, owned by New York capitalists. It has been Idle for several years. It Is thought the fire was sta: ted by a spark from locomotive.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
Machine shnns Rnrnad

Pittsburg. March 29.-The machine shops of the Pittsburg Valve Foundry and Construction Company on Twenty eighth street were destroyed by fire tonight. The loss will probably reach %O0.Ooa though the president of the company will not make an estimate until the damaged machinery is examined.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
naaa nf Iean s. oakes.

Washington. March 2s-The record Of the case of Second Lieutenant Jean B. Oakes, of the artiilery corps. recently tried by court martial at Fort Monroe. Va, on charges of being absent without leave and of conduct unbecoming an ot- ficer and a gentleman. has been received at the War Department for review by Judqe Advocate General Davis pending ita submission to the President for final action. It is stated that the officer was convicted and sentenced to be dis missed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
FOR CIVIC PURITY.
Justice Brewer Says All Should Unite
 to Uphold the Law.

Chicago. March 2s.-"Waste no time or strength over trivial differences concern inc modes and methods. Enlist under the single banner of civic purity, righteous ness and obedience to law. Enlist not for one campaign only but for the war. "
 so spoke Justice David J. Brewer of the United States Supreme Court in an address here tonight under the auspices of the Municipal Lecture Association. His theme was Obedience to law the first civic duty" and his discourse was listened 10 by an audience that filled the auditorium.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
HIS TONGUE REMOVED.
Thomas McGuire Submits to Extraor-
 dinarv Operation.

New York, March zS.--After two weeks of preparation the surgical operation for the removal of the tongue has success fully been performed upon Thomas Mc- Guire. a well known theatrical treasurer. Mcclure was a victim of cancer at the roots of his tongue caused by excessive smoking. A few weeks ago the doctors informed him that his only chance for life lay in the entire removal of the ton- que. He cheerfully submitted and said in bidding farewell to his friends who gath cred around the operating table that he should soon learn to talk with his fing- CTS. The surgeons now believe he will rapidly recover his health.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
TROUBLE OUTFITS DOWN.
Negroes Fled When Warlike De
 nonstrations Were Made.

Houston, Tex, March 29.-The manager of the lumber mill at Silsbee tonight states that the race trouble at that point had quieted down, most of the negroes having fled when warlike demonstrations were made.
 They had considerable friction at that point, several white men being robbed and the houses of negroes fired. The man Bullock who was ambushed and shot bv negro footpads died this afternoon of his wounds. The other two wounded men are getting along well,
 While a search was made for the ne- groes who had done the shooting, there was no attempt to molest the other ne- groes outside of closing up a blind tiger.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
CONDITIONS NO BETTER.
Probability of Another Flood at
 Saginaw.

Saginaw, Mich, March 29.-Flood con ditions in this city and vicinity tonight are not improved.
 The water in the river has risen about five inches In the past twenty-four hours. and the choking of sewers has increased in the flood area. Rains are threatened, the temperature Is rising and there is probability of another flood. All indus trial plants on the river are shut down and 5000 men or more are out of work, Conditions between here and Bay City in the vlliagas of Carroliton, zitwaukee and Crow Isiand are distressing. ss-s
 A tug rescued many persons along the Saginaw River today. One old couple. MT. and Mrs Brokaw. had been in the water since Friday and will die. The financial loss in the county will probably reach three-quarters of million dollars.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
Alarm Over Emperor's Throat

Paris. March 3o.--According to the Lon don correspondent of the Matin des- patch was received from Berlin during the night coming from a high quarter which says that alarming news has been received concerning the health OfEmperor William, owing to a recrudesence of the throat trouble for which the Emperor was operated upon last year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
Pro-Russians Feel Easier.

Seoul. March 29.-Many Korean officials who were formerly implicated in pro- Russian movements and who remained in hiding during the recent stay here of Marquis Ito are reported now to he re- appearing. They are confident and have been assured that drastic reforms for the purging of Korean official circles are not imminent
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
peputv Jailor Killed.

Columbia, Ky. March 29.-Deputy Jail or Marvin Conover of Adair County. was shot and killed today by Albert Burton. brother of Tom Burton. whom Conover, in company with Deputy Sheriff Vaughan. had gone to arrest. The slayer escaped, but Deputy Sheriff Vaughan. who fired on him after Conover was killed, thinks Burton was wounded
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
A MINNESOTA MOB.
Makes Attempt to Lynch Assailant
 of Young Girl.

Of Young Girl.
 La Crosse, Wis, March Swallowing an alleged assault by Charles Powers, a Milwaukee road brakeman, upon Inez Drake, aged 10 years. at Laneville Fill more county, Minn., a mob of two hun dred infuriated citizens stormed the vil- lage jail in an attempt to drag forth and lynch the prisoner.
 The mob was repulsed by Marshal Gal ligan and a band of armed deputies The jail was still surrounded at a late hour tonight, but 1t is thought any further attempt to lynch Powers can be pre- vented. The girl is reported to be in a dying condition. Powers had a prelimi- nary hearing in jail and was bound over to the Circuit Court without ball.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
JAPANESE TROOPS DEFEAT RUSSIAN,
 IN STUBBORN ENGAGEMENT AT CHONGJU

inhabitants of Manchuria and trans Bal kelia that all persons convicted of cir culating false news will be punished with the utmost rigor according to the miii- tary law. This uhase, the correspondent says. is especially directed against hand bills promulgating false news issued by the Chinese .
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
Card Playing Forbidden.

Duluth. Minn., March 2s.-Omcials of the Duluth and Iron Range Company have issued an order forbidding the play ing of cards on any of its trains. The reason Is that so many complaints have reached the companys offices of woods men being victimized by card sharRers who ride back and forth on the trains.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
canrht Ratween Two Cnrs.

Dallas, Tex, March s9.-A spec1al to The News from Marshall says; Elijah w. Campbell. Division Superintendent of the Texas and Pacific Railroad at this city was accidentally killed in the rail road yards here today, being caught be- tween two moving cars and crushed to death He has been in the railroad busi- ness for many years and was widely known.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
THE MCCALL COMMITTEE.
Hears Inspector Cocnran Behind Closed Doors.

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 Closed Doors.
 Washington. March 29.-The Mccall in- vestigating committee met at 2 o'clock today. Chief Inspector Cochran of the Postoffice Department. was present and the committee questioned him behind closed doors.
 MT. Mccall said if it was found MT. Cochran had any information to give as to the origin of the Charges concerning members of Congress" report his testi- money would be taken later in open ses- sion.
 The committee heard MT. Cochran and also Representatives Sibley of Pennsyl- vania and Smith of Illinois, continuing It's session until o'clock. The testimony of MT. Cochran will be mace part of the public record when printed.
 Chairman Mccall said the committee would conclude its investigation this week and then would devote itself to formulating its report.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
PAYNE WILL RESIGN.
Postmaster General Determined to
 Quit Office.

Washington, March 29-(Special .)-Post- master General Payne, who has been dis abled for duty for some weeks by trouble diagnosed as gout, has at last definitely determined to quit office: in fact, his res- ignation is said now to be in the hands of President Roosevelt. The resignation has at least been made out within the past few days. When 1t will take effect Is yet to transpire.
 Mir. Payne wished to resign some months ago, bur remained at his post be- cause his department was under public suspicion which was followed by the in- vestigation which, although not physical ly strong. he stood wonderfully well. It Is now admitted the strain seriously de- pleted his vigor.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
The Black Crow story.

St Petersburg, March 3O.-The Harbin correspondent of The viedemosti ex- plodes the recent report that three Jap anese officers were hanged for attempt ing to blow up the Sungari bridge on the trans-Siberian Railroad The corre- spondent has been informed by Russian officers that the rumor grew out of warning given to two Chinamen not to walk under the bridge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
GEN. W. H. PAYNE DEAD.
Leader. of Black Horse Cavalry al
 Bull Run.

Washington. March 2s.-General W. H. Payne. counsel for the Southern Rail- way, a distinguished Confederate soldier and commander Of the famous Black horse cavalry at the first battle es. Bull nun. died at his apartment here today. aged 73 years He has been in failing health several years and his death was due to general breakdown
 General Payne lived at Warrenton. Va, and practiced law in the Virginia courts for many years. He organized and was the first captain of the Black horse cav airy, was colonel of the 4th Virginia cavalry. and became a brigadier general in 1864. commanding a brigade under Gen eral Fitzhugh Lee, General Payne was three times seriously wounded in battle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
Fiua Iiuaa Lnat.

Detroit, Mich, March @.-Five lives have been lost and probably upward of $5,Oo0,0OO damage to property have been done by the flood which has devastated many parts of Michigan during the last five days. Tonight the indications are that the end Is In sight. Conditions are still very bad at Grand Rapids and along the course of the Saginaw River
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
To Raadiust Rates.

New Orleans March 2s.--The Havana Conference Committee. composed of rail- roads in the Ohio River territory, de- clded to adjust rates so as to give the Gulf ports the advantage they are en- titled to by location in handling Cuban business. Chairman Wilson of the Frisco presided.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
PREACHERS MAKE APPEAL.
Ask for Law and Order in Missouri
 at Election Time.

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 St. Louis, March 39.--Forty-ive min isters, nearly all of whom are pastors of St. Louis churches have issued signed appeal to the citisens of Missouri in be- half of law and order during elections. The document Is declared to be non-parti- san, the signers stating that ''they are soledly interested in re-establishing good government in the city and common wealth."
 The appeal declares that the people of the State must look to their suffrage as 1t has already ceased to count.
 Concluding the ministers call upon every man to attend his respective party primaries and so regain the reins of gov ernment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
Vice-consul Murdered.

BuenOs Ayres, Argentina, March D. Herr Dufay. the German vice consul at saIta. has been murdered by an Italian beggar, who was arrested, The motive of the murder is said to have been re- Venge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
OLD GLORY HAULED DOWN.
Russians Forbid the Flying of Stars
 and Stripes.

London. March 9O-A correspondent of The Times at Newchwang cabling under yesterdays date says: The Russians to- day ordered the American flag on the correspondents mess to be hauled down.
 The proclamation of martial law com pletely paralyzes the whole commerce of this port
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
Evans Cominp Home.

Washington, March 29.-The Navy De- partment Is informed that Rear Adml- raI Robley D. E~ans. recently retired of command of the Asiatic fleet left Hong Kong to-day on his way to the United States
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
Will Enforce MiIitarv Law.

Paris, March S0.-A Harbin correspond ent of The Matin says that General Kol- ta& hsR issalsd a HlSasA Informing the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
RussrANs AT NoosAN.

The detachment protecting our rear guard arrived at Kasan where we halted for two hours in order to give attention to our wounded. At g p. m. our force reached Noosan.
 It is supposed that the Japanese had heavy losses in men and horses. Of our infantry. three officers were severely wounded-Stepanoff and Androcke, in the chest. and Vaseleff in the stomach, Schil- nixon was. less seriously wounded in the arms. but did not leave the field. Three Cossacks were killed and twelve were wounded. including five seriously
 General Mistchanko bears witness tc the excellent conduct and gallantry of the officers and Cossacks. and especially praises the third company of the Ar. gunsk Regiment, commanded by Kras- nostanoff
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
PRAISES JAPS' GALLANTRY
Says, However. That Their
 Losses Were Heavy.
Cossacks Also Displayed Great Bravery and are Complimented by Their Commander-cav- airy and Infantry Both 
 Take Part.

St. Petersburg, March 2s.-The Empc- TOT has received dispatch from General Kuropatkin giving lengthy report rom General Mistchenko, dated 10 p. m, March g, which says that an important engagement took place near the town of Chongju, in which the Russians were defeated, retiring in perfect order. The Japanese suffered heavily. but the Rus sian losses are not stated. Cavalry and arfantry on both sides were engaged. The Russians occupied commanding po- sition.
 The Japanese fought gallantly, but ow- ing to their heavy losses were unable to occupy the position abandoned by the Russians.
 General Kuropatkin's report is as fol- lows:
 ''I have the honor to respectfully com municate to Your Majesty the report of General Mistchenko, dated March 2S. as 1A n p1 which says:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
REPORT oF,KURoPATKIN.


 ortposts attempted to draw the Japanese cavalry into action, but their patrols, after contact was established, retired be- yond Chongju (about fifty miles north west of Pingyang)
 Having learned that four squadrons of the enemy were posted five versts be- yond ChongJu, March H, six companies marched toward Kasan, and March a reached Chongju at 10:3O a. m. As soon as our scouts approached the town, the enemy opened fire from behind the wall Two squadrons promptly dismounted and occupied the heights 800 yards distant An engagement ensued.
 squadron of our cavalry was lying in ambush Our men were reinforced by thu ee companies and attacked the Jap aEese with a crossflre Notwithstanding tl1,s and our commanding position. the Japanese gallantly held their ground, and it was only after a fierce fight of half an hours duration that the Japanese ceased fire and sought refuge in the ho ses The Japanese hoisted the Red tEross flag at two points.
 LAPS FALL BACK.
 Soon afterwards, three squadrons of the enemy were seen advancing along tho Kasan road at full gallop toward the town, which two of the squadrona succeeded in entering, while the third fell back in disorder under repeated vol 1eys from our troops. A number of men aud horses were seen to fall.
 For an hour afterward our companies continued to fire on the Japanese in the town. preventing them from leaving the streets and houses.
 An hour and a half after the begin hing of the engagement, four companies were seen on the Kasan road. hastening to attack. I gave the order to mount and the entire force with covering squadron, advanced in perfect order and fpmed in line behind the hill. The wounded were placed in front and the retirement was carried out with the de- liberation of a parade.
 The Japanese squadron, which was thrown into disorder, was evidently un- able to occupy the hill, which we had just evacuated. and their infantry ar rived tOo late
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1904-09-29
"It's the onl> way I can think Of"

TITS the onl> way I can think Of"
What do you want me to do In the
matter?" asked George, steadily pun.
ing at his cigar.
thought you wouldn't mind acting
as go-between and explain the affair
to Merton"
Hum! Tell him prospective son.
in-law Is scarcely likely to rob mis-
prospective father-in-law? Eh?"
Well-er-hang it all, man-it's
preposterous."
quite SO, but the cuff link is nasty
evidence. However, much depends
upon the circumstances of the rob.
berry. Look here, Bert, won't prom.
Use to see you through, but I'll inter.
view Merton and do the best can for
you."
Upon going down to breakfast at
the Merton house trifle late the next
morning DR.. Wallace found his host
in a state of considerable perturbation
Nothing, however, was said until the
meal was finished and they had re
tired to the library.
Most extraordinary thing!" burst
forth Mr.. Merton, as soon as he had
closed the door. 81 found this neck
lace" producing it from his pocket
'one OF the stolen articles. on my
dressing table this morning."
eyes, know" said DR.. Wallace.
You know!" exclaimed Mr.. Merton
staring in establishment at his com
panion. What do you mean? Yov
put"
mo. 1t was never in my posses
sion."
"But-how-did-it-
"The thief put it there"
"The Theft
Eyes, so far as there is any theft
in the matter. The fact is the jewels
have never been out of the house."
Never been out of the house!'
cried Mr.. Merton. 'I-don't under
stand"
"The explanation is simple. You are
a sleep-walker, Mr. Merton, and have
hidden the jewels yourself
Mr.. Merton declared there was nc
occasion for the young people to wait,
and expressed his intention of behav.
ing handsomely toward them.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1904-09-29
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Richard Merton, head of the ship.
ping firm of Merton & Co., prospered
and grew obese with his good fortune.
His progress westward had at length
eliminated in pretentious mansion
in the charming suburb of Richmond,
where he looked forward to spending
the rest of his days in placid content.
ment. 1t pleased him to provide lib
eral hospitality and to surround him
self with good company.
Among the crowd of guests on this
particular evening was a young man.
tall and muscular, with flowing mus
tache and distinguished features.
Herbert Hendley had never yet taken
life very seriously. He had had
thoughts Of entering one of the pro-
fessiOns, but hitherto his modest in
N come had snfflced for immediate needs
and he had procrastinated.
He had met the Mertons at house
party in Scotland and had gladly &C.
copied an invitation to renew the &C.
Quaintance on his return to the me-
trOpOlis. He had now been several
times to the house and was fast estab.
fishing reputation as constant Wis.
Ator.
His attention was directed to the
farther end of the room, where port
ny, pompOus individual was chatting
with the charming Geraldine.
/ 1T is sitting here. Would you not
like to take turn on the terrace?"
he asked when he reached her side.
Thank you, it is warm" she as
scented.
cit is a perfect night" he said en-
Enthusiastically.
yes, it is very pleasant" and she
smiled at his earnestness.
"DO you remember our excursion up
the mountain side in Scotland and
how we got caught in the Scotch
mist?" he unused.
"And how you wrapped me up in
your great coat?" she exclaimed. Am
I likely to forget it? What an object
MUST have looked!" And she
laughed musically.
well, it was then"
What was them" she asked softly
AS he stopped, seemingly lost in rev.
erie.
THAT first loved you." he burst
forth. 81 had not intended to speak
tonight. have no right; I am poor
man." and he smiled bitterly. But
love you, Geraldine; you are dearer to
me than my own life. If you could
wait, dearest, till am in position to
marry would work hard to make an
income. Am asking too much?"
You can not ask me too much"
she said simply, glancing up at him
with the lovelight shining in her blue
eyes.
He caught her to his breast and
kissed her lips again and again. Then
straining her to him he whispered,
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1904-09-29
Love in the Daisies

Love went where the daisies seemed
Sweeter than the dreams he dreamed.
Rested iE the meadows fair
Saying: "All of Life is here!
Let me sleep
Let me sleep:
1 shall never wake to weep"'
And the stars looked down and kissed
Loves gold hair in dreamy mist
Singing to the dawning Day:
Haste not up the Orient way!
Let him sleep
Oh. let him sleep:
Let him never wake to weep."
But the Dawn was cruel-kind-
Kissed the eyes that Sleep made blind
Led the heart the daisies knew
Where the thorns in crimson grew!
oh, Silence deep!
oh. Night. and Sleep.
God guard the days where Love mus
weep!
f. L. S. in Atlanta Constitution.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1904-09-29
Rather a Puzzler.

While stumping the state during
the last gubernatorial campaign, Gov
Frazier of Tennessee entered the Of
flee OF a village hotel, where he dis
covered a corpulent German seated
at table. writing. Suddenly the leu
ton paused in his task, frowned
scratched his head, chewed the end
OF his pen, and looked so obviously
worried that Mr.. Frazier good-natured
ly asked:
my friend, can be of any service
to you?"
"Yah," was the prompt and re-
lieved reply; 'blease tell me veddez
you puts an e. behindt 'before'?"
1t was several seconds before the
affable candidate grasped the mans
meaning and gave the desired infor
mation.-New York Times.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1904-09-29
The Resemblance.

Some years ago William T. Smedle,
boarded in the same house with q
young man who prided himself on his
likeness to the artist-though, truth
to tell, he was very plain, while Mr.
Smedley was quite handsome. One
morning at breakfast he turned to Mr.
Smedley and said:
do you know, I am thought very
like your"
Indeed" was the answer, 81 can
not SEQ any resemblance"
well, give me a good look now
and tell me who am like
The artist looked at him steadily
for a few moments, and then replied:
you look only like the boarding.
house martyr at the teak.'-New
York Times.