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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-16
v5TE1 CONFIDENCE.
French chambsr of Deputies Endorses
 sthb pre7nier.

!the Prumier.
 Paris. Jan. IS. -Dsscussion of the recent disturbances on the Bourse Du Travel oc- cupied the whole of an exciting sitting of the chaInber of feplsties today which end- ed by vote ofkconfidenc& in the govern ment by vote bf 2s5 to 2s4.
 Premier sComhAss feplyfng to the criti- cism of the socialist deputies upon the conduct Of the follce during the disturb ances, admitted that the police lost their heads and committed serious errors, add ing that N, Lepine, the prefect of police. claimed sole resHonEibiIity for the actions of his men.
 Members of the opposition demanded that Premier Cotnbes either endorse or disavow Prefect Lepine. Deputy Ferette moving the ordee of the day pure and simple as an indication that the chamber was not willing to accept a responsibility which the cabinet declined The motion was carried by a large majority, thus leaving the situation somewhat ambigu- ous.
 M. Sembat, Socialist, reopened the ques- tion indirectly by moving the police re- spect the laws. M. Combes replied that he would see that law zEas respected in the future and after fnfther rather acri- monious discussion the premier demanded positive vote of confidence which he oio- tained without divisfon In answer to sew eral questions the premier gave assur- ances that Prefect Lepine would be re- tained in office.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-16
AMENDMENT TO TREATY.
Clause Giving United States Partial
 Jurisdiction Over the Harbors.

Washington, Jan. t5.--The Senate Com mittee on Foreign Relations today adopt ed an amendment to the Panama canal treaty giving to the United States partial Jurisdiction over the harbors of Colon and Panama in order to protect the shipping interests of this country.
 Under the treaty the harbors are not in- cludcd in the grant to this government, and the question has been raised that the republic of Panama has the power to adopt regulations which might interfere with the free opening for tho ships of the world The A1nenauaeht ls in the uature |of safeguard, and It is believed will meet with no opposition from the republic of Panama. The Republican members of tic Comfnittee are inclined to favor a few minor amendments to the treaty fl for the only purpose of bringing about ratification of the convention by the con stitutional convention Of the new republic and thus meet and dispose of one of the vigorously fought contentious of the Dem ocrats that the treaty shas not been ratt- fled by tangible form of government
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-16
HICKMAN CASE SETTLED.
Litigation Over Will Ends 4 ter a
 Year

New York. Jan. 1S.--After litigation last ing more than a year, the dispute as to the division of the estate of the late The odore Hagaman has been settled. Agree ments have been entered into and the pa- pers have been signed disposing of cash and securities estimated at q, 500O0O.
 According to Isaac Hagaman. Maria Andrews and Mrs. Mary fafiees Richartis of New Haven. Conn.,, brother and sIs- ters of Theodore Hagaman. the widow, who Is now the wife of pr. Walter Della barre. accepted terms not much differ ent from those offered to her before the case was first taken into court
 This probably ends what promised at one time to be sensational suit and which resulted in the body of Hagaman being disinterred to ascertain the exact cause of his death. Indirectly connected with 1t was the sentence of Attorney George Mills to . term in prison for ar attempt to bribe a district attorney from whom he tried to purchase papers con tszning an indictment againsbf or R. c, 1fiotser -tas-gsss@ aess "
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-16
uItimatum to Vatican.

Rome, Jan. 15.--The French government has presented the Vatican with a note in the nature of an ultimatum regarding the appointment of bishops to five vacant French sees, substantially saying that either the Pope must approve these selec- tions of the French government or they will be announced officially without the appreciation of the holy see. The papal nuncio will be asked to leave Paris and the clergy will be forbidden to collect Peters pence in the churches, but the concordat will not yet be denounced. The rumor that the Pope had decided to ap- prove the appointment is incorrect. The Vatican hopes to be able to continue the negotiations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-16
Unchanged. at Tokis.

London, Jan -f1s.--Tokio dispatches print ed this morning show no change in the situation. It Is announced that an order has been siven. for another 1e.000-ton bat tleship to be built in England.
 The Standard's Tokio correspondent de- scribes banquet siven by leading Japa- nese fnancfers and n&erchants to the Brit ish and American naval attacees and the press correspondence s1Gr. Honoda, Pres. ident of the Nobies Banv. presided and ir welcoming the guests dwelt on the close friendship Of the three countries. He said the Japanese people who had sue. ceeded in financ1ng the war with China were able to find money for more seri. ous struggle now twhen the national wealth was maAy times greater.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-16
Another shipbuildine suit

New York Jan. 15.-Another suit has been by formal service of papers. added to the list of actions resulting from the collapse of the United States Shipbuild- ing Company. The latest is one brought by the Commonwealth TruEt Company, successor of the Trust Company of the Republic, to determine it's liability to some of the holders of ad interim stock certificates. distributed, it is alleged. by John w. Young. who promoted the un- derwriting in Paris. Some of the certih- cate holders allege that the Trust Com pany of the Republic promised to ex- change their certificates for stocks and bonds. but the trust company's success sor has, it is asserted. repudiated the alleged promise and desires the matter to be settled by the Supreme Court in a blanket action
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-16
CHANCE FOR PEACE.
Paris Still Believes Hostilities Will
 be Avoided.

Paris, Jan. 15.-In spite of the pessi- mistic tone in other capitals in relation to the Russo-Japanese situation, the be- lief that there Is a chance of peace still prevails in official and diplomatic circles here.
 Reports were circulated on the Bourse today that there was little chance of es- cape from war but this was authorita- lively denied. The foreign office further declared that no tender of good offices had yet been made through M. Nelidoff, the Russian Ambassador to the Russian government and that no action of this kind had been taken with respect to Japan.
 The opinion in official circles here is re- flected in the general optimistic sentt- ment of the press which minimizes the gravity of the present crisis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-16
JAPS' REPLY
 TO RUSSIANS Has Been Delivered at St.
 Petersburg. TRANSFER OF NEGOTIATION
 - Idea Meets With Favor in Cars Capital. Believed Removal from the Influence of Alexieff and the War Would
 Be in Interest
 of Peace.
TRANSFER OF NEGOTIATION

St. Petersburg, Jan. 15.-The Japanese Minister, M. Kurino, today delivered the Japanese reply to the foreign office here.
 The diplomats here regard favorably the suggestion to transfer the Russo-Japa- nese negotiations to St. Petersburg. They do not think it Is intended to delay mat ters. as interpreted abroad. but believe It would remove the negotiations from the hands of the war party represented by Admiral Alexieff, the Russian viceroy in the Far East, and enable the Czar and Foreign Minister Lamsdorfs to more closely control them.
 Continuing It's anti-war campaign The Russ today predicts that even granting that Russia Is victorious there will be subsequently, interference on the part of other powers and "new edition of the Berlin Congress ''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-16
Pieott Run to Earth.

Chicago, Jan. l5,-A dispatch to The Tribune from. Denver. Colo. says' Hen ry Herbert Ptgott. who achieved notorl- ety in 1901 by clipping from Philadelphia to Denver with Charlotte Bryan, hia wife's niece, disappearing, it is claimed. with funds estimated at more than $500. 900, has been arrested with the woman at Princeton, B. c. The capture was eff fected after a long chase on dog sleds through a wild mountainous country. Pigott asked to be given his liberty upon condition of giving up the documents. but he was turned over to the police.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-16

agents who have been spending much time lately tracing furs brought into this city from Canada have so far seized about a dozen sets ranging in price from $150 to q, 900. The persons from whom the furs have been taken include a number of well known, citizensi who visited Montreal last summer and bought them with the under standing that they were to be delivered duty paid, and claim not to have known that they were smuggled across the bor- der. A petition is now going the rounds asking Secretary Shaw to restore the needful garments upon payment of the government dues.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-16
AGAIN UPON THE sUPERcA1.
Senator Hanna Does Not Want the
 Republican Nomination.

Pittsburg. Jan. 15.-Senator M. A. Hanna. in an interview here tonight said:
 "I have sent out 2.000 personal letters denying that am a candidate for the Presidency. and don't want to be con- sIdered as such. I consider all such talk a closed incident The alleged opposi- ton to the nomination of President Roosevelt has been over-estimated and magnihed greatly by Democratic papers and others with Democratic proclivities." |"
 Senator Hanna said he would issue the call for the Republican National Conven- ton in @ few days. It has been delayed on account of the talk about Chicago hotel keepers advancing their rates.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-16
CONVENTION MEETS.
First Session of Body to Make Con-
 stitution.

stitution.
 Panama, Jan. 15.--Members of the Junta and several consular representatives were present today at the first session of the Constitutional Convention. which was also attended by a great crowd of people. Dr. Pablo Arosemena. temporary pres- ident of the convention. delivered the opening address which was repeatedly in- terrupted by applause. pr. Arosemena said: '"rhe republic will live less by its material power than by the virtues it will practice. Independence must be main- tained ana the republic must adopt with out reserve that policy of probity which Is born of justice and knowledge"
 Dr. Arosemena reviewed the favorable auspices under which the republic had ben born and said:
 Its security is protected by q powerful people in whose veins runs the rich blood of those Puritans who shook off with the dust of their sandals the torrent of re- ligious intolerance and the opprobrium of political dcspotism." !. Dr. Eusebia Morales delivered the Jun ta's message to the convention. after which the ministers left the meeting.
 The convention appointed Artistides Ar adona, Juan Rautista Amador and Man uel c. Jurado a committee to draw up an answer to the Junta'S message.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-16
M1suNDERsTANDINa AVOIDED
United States Interests in China
 Will Be Protected.

Washington. Jan. 15.--What might have developed into an unfortunate misunder- standing between the Governments of the United States and Russia regarding the interests of the United States in Manchn- ria was adjusted at a conference at the State Department today between MT. Hay, Secretary of State, and Count Cas- sini. Russian Ambassador. As result the Russian Government will be advised by the Ambassador that he has the best assurances that the interests of the United States in Manchurla are absolutely and exclusively commercial and that the consuls sent to Mukden and Antung will confine their activities to the faithful care of American trade interests in that province.
 Count Cassini called at the State De- narfment today to Inquire into certain statements which several European dip- lomats had been brought to his attention and interpreted to indicate a change of policy on the part of the United Atates fseRernmeft In the direction Of political Intervention In Manehuria- The confer Ance between the Secretary and the Am. bassador was characterixed by frank ccrdiality on both sides. It Is said that no matter what occurs in the far East. the United States will be fully protected in commercial and treaty rights SO far as Russia is able to act in the affair.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-16

Y. Hedrick, Albany. N. Y.; Second Vice. President, James Scott, Dallas, Texas; Third Vice-President, J. c. Skemp, San Francisco; Fourth Vice-President, Chas. March, Toronto, Ont; Fifth vice-Presi- dent, Henry Rower, St. Louis; Sixth vice-President, Frank E.. Smith. Pitts burg. All general officers were reelected for two years. The headquarters will be retained in this city. In the report 1t Is shown that the order has grown in two years from 2S.OOO to rocco.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-16
Barry Takes Command.

Atlanta. Ga, Jan. 15-Gen. Thomas H.: Barry, recently appointed commander or the Department of the Gulf. formally took command of the department today. The headouarters of the department temporary win ba the old Leyden resi- dence which was occupied by General Thomas as headquarters during the h. vestment of Atlanta forty years ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-16
The Nero Crinnlad

Washington, Jan. 15-The navy depart ment has received the following cable gram from Rear Admiral Glass, dated Panama yesterday:
 Collier Nero at Panama has been in. Jured by the Concord going alongside, Damage Is not serious and temporary re. pairs will be made at Panama. Ground ing the Nero at high water so as to be able to work below the water line"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-16
Bank Robbers, Work.

San Antonio. Tex, Jan. 15.-A special to The Express from Fl Paso, Tex. says: The First National Bank al Belen' N. M, thirty miles below Alberquerque on the Santa Fe Railsoad was robbed at noon today by two masked men whc held up. the cashier as he stood at the window and got away with $l,OOO which was on the counter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-16
Peace Prospect Improved.

Berlin. Jan. 15.-Berlin newspapers evince keen satisfaction with the Cars utterances at the New Years reception at the winter palace In St. Petersburg Thursday because these utterances are interpreted as greatly improving the prospect of peace and they say that the moral significance of the Czars declara- ton to the Japanese Minister reduces the danger of war to q minimum. The pa- pers couple with this the Cars accept ance at this 1uncture of the demand of the United States for the open door in Manchuria.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-16
England Congregating Fleet.

Rome. Jan. l5.-Prince Takinguki. tele- graphing from the Japanese ,warship Mia sin, says that when the Nasin and Ka- saga were escorted through the Mediter- ranean by nine British warships they were approached by two Russian torpedo boats and that when the latter saw the power of the escort. they left in haste for the harbor of Syracuse. It is as serted that Great Britain is concentrating 52 warships in the Mediterranean.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-16
neath of col. e. J. Chapman.

St. Louis. Jan. 15.-Wounds received during the Civil War caused the deatn of Col. George J. Chapman. who served on the Confederate side under Generals Longstreet and Gordon. He was In actlVe service four years and then was a pris. oner at Rock Island. After the war Colo nel Chapman engaged in business in St. Louis. which has since been his home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-16
Painters, Election.

Lafayette. Ind. Jan. 15.-The canvass of the votes of the Brotherhood of Paint CTS. Decorators and Raperhangers of America has been completed, and shows the election of the following officers:
 President J. c. Balhorn. Detroit: Sec retary-TreasuTer NJ. F. Carrick. Lafay- cite, Ind; First President, George
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-16
KNIGHTS OF BLACK EAGLE.
Splendid Spectacle of German Noble
 men.

Berlin. Jan. 15.-Emperor William, the great perSonages of the empire and some foreign princes and ambassadors took part today in the meeting of the chapter of the Black Eagle at the castle here which was preceded by semi-public process sion from one apartment of the castle to the white hall The knights of the Black Eagle, of whom there were forty-six present. were dressed in splendid robes of velvet, embroidered with the insignia of the Black Eagle. They marched two and two. the Emperor coming last alone.
 Prince Henry of tho Netherlands the heriditiary Prince William von Hohenzol- Tern and Duke Henry of Meikenburg were invested with the order.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-16
Ovster peda Teebound

Baltimore. Jan. 15.-Immense ice helds now covering the oyster beds of the Chesapeake bay and it's tributaries have made 1t impossible for tongers and dredg- CTS to work. and the only oysters ol- tainable are taken from bedded stock The prevailing scarcity has caused a gen-' eral advance in prices.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-16
EDITOR OF A MELLOW"
Bryan Said to Be Slated for Job
 With Hearst.

Indianapolis. Ind, Jan. 15.--A special to The News from Evansville says:
 Before leaving here wm. J. Bryan con fided to several local Democratic leaders that he will become editor of new daily paper at St. Louis this year. It is said Wm. R. Hearst will be associated with MT. Bryan in the new venture.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-16

Czar to the Japanese Minister and other diplomats is given paominencs by the whole British press as the most import ant and gratifying news of the day. It Is recognized that the trend of events may prove too strong for the Emperor dence that the situation has not grown
 worse.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-16
Paner Mills Combine.

Mexico City. Jan. 15.-The paper mills in this region have formed a combine with an, aggregate capital of $5,OOOOOO. The mills are all doing we'll and running. The organization now effected is for the pur- pose of still further controlling this mar kek.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-16
Only One Change.

New York. Jan. 15.-The directors of the American Sugar Refining Company today reelected the officers with the one exception. and W. B. Thomas was chosen to succeed c. H. senff, as vlee-president.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-16
The News Gratifvinp.

London, Jan. 16.-The account Of the Imperial New Years reception at the winter palace In St. Petersburg Thurs day and on the pacific utterances of the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-16
Will Wait No Longer on Ma
 tiOnal Chairman.
In Ohio .eoraker Has Taken Up the Gauntlet Thrown Down by Han na-wheeler Predicts Park
 CTS Nominatio
Advertiser Bur
 Colorado Building

WASnlDRIOus Jdhs
 The demeanor of Senator Hanna IS puz- Eling the Republicans here who wish nm success. and those who don't are no less perplexed. The party contingent most fretful are the fellows from Pennsyi- yania. Pehrose of the city Of Brotneriy Loot. acting upon the word of his potent colleague has summoned tonight the hosts of Pennsylvania Republicans to DICK our Roosevelt delegates. There VIII De sixty-eight of them. Ohio will have " six and even should Hanna get every one of them Quay could kill their vote witn his Pennsylvania vote, but if MT. Hanna makes hold to fight to take the Buckeye delegation in hand, he will first nave to crush the Foraker influence.
 The junior Ohio Senator is just now the chestiest of administration champions and word comes today from Ohio that he mas accented the quasi challenge of Hanna for a bout over the delegates to Chicago.
 A most interesting national Republican disturbance is coming in Ohio and the Republicans in New York between odeli and Platt factions are admitted to be en- danRering the prospects of Roosevelt Tn his own State The trouble here is sun1- cient to induce the Republican election mathematicians to do their calculations of victory without New York.
 Since the strenuous denial by author ity'' that President Roosevelt said when Hanna came back to Washington he in- tended to make him fish or cut bait" 1t transpires that the true story was this; A deyout administration man plaintively said: "I wish Senator Hanna would eith- CT fish or cut bait" and MT. Roosevelt said 'Amen,"
 General Joseph Wheeler arrived here to- day from New York and was visitor at the War Department. General Wheeler expresses the oninich that Judge Parker ,,,iiI ha the Democratic nominee for Pres ,5nat 7 ; 'R. H. watkins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-16
WILLIAMS IS SICK.

Aeauer or Minority Confirmed to Ills
 Room.
 Wasnlngt Jan. 15.-Representaiye John Shaai Williams of Mississippi is confined to his room by sickness. The trouble started from a cold and some ap- prehension is felt by the attending doc tors lest pneumonia should develop.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-16

A Furore in Furs. New York. Jan. h.-Sneclsl treasury
The Newtown bee., 1904-11-18
BUY MEIdS & co. OVERCOATs
 AND GET SATISFACTION

We give you unusual value in our overcoatS from $1O to Sl5-mOre value than any other store in Bridgeport can give you for the money. But we also give you satisfaction without extra charge. That's the foundation of our success-giving the most value for the money and throwing in permanent satisfaction with everything we sell. Same way with our winter suits, $1O to $15, and every one guaranteed satistier. Heavy frieze reefers with ulster collars, black and Oxfords, $7 50, $9 and $1O. Cardigan jackets from $2 50 to S5; complete stock of sweaters in all colors and weights, $2 to S6. Sheep lined canvas coats, S3.2O; revers- ible corduroy and leather coats, S5. Russian vests, great for bitter wealth CT, button all the way up to your chin, S2.50 to $5. At S2.5O we sell the best trousers ever made for the money Test pair and prove by wear theii satisfactory qualities. Everything men wear in winter weather, indoors and out, day or night.
The Newtown bee., 1904-11-18
PLATTSVILLE.

ITEMS FROM OUR sCRIBE's NOTE BOOK.
 Martin Lauredson of Bridgeport is spending a few weeks with MT and Mrs Thomas Lauredson.
 Miss Bertha Banks spent few days, last week, in Nichols, the guest of Mrs Herbert Read.
 Robert B. Kent has been grading the lawn in front of his house.
 Miss Ella Hillier of Hoyden S. Hill is the guest, this week, of MT and Mrs William H. Hull.
 Sherwood Seeley has laid good stone walk from his front door to his frontgate.
 l.. w. Davis has had a steam engine and boiler put in at his mill at the Center and now can run the grist and cider mill either by steam or water.
 Mrs Sherwood Seeley has Bible which is over 150 years old. It is a great curiosity. A. F. Kuhne has had an addition, 30 36 feet, built to his barn, this fall, and has remodeled the interior of his old barn, and now has very conven' ient barn for keeping his stock.
 Mrs H. E. Jones will soon close her home here and go to Bridgeport fol the winter.
The Newtown bee., 1904-11-18

The New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad has completed the new iron. bridge over the Pomperaug river at Sandy Hook, and Peter Crosby, supervisor of bridges for the Highland division, has a gang of painters at work upon it giving it the finishing touches. This bridge, which is one of the highest on the system, is 76 feet above the water. It takes the place of the temporary wooden trestle which was built in a hurry about two years ago after the old wooden bridge burned. The Changes and improve ments which are being made just now on the Highland division are consider able and important. At Terryville the grade crossing near the station is being eliminated and the railroad is being run over the carriage road. An important improvement is to be made in the roadbed at Towners in connec' tion with the double tracking. The long trestle near that village will be filled in and a solid roadbed will be created. The contract is said to have been let for the work. At the same time new iron bridge will be built over the Harlem division, New Yorl | Central tracks.-IDanbury News.