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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-27

 LOSSET FIRE DiSaStrOuo Blaze at ROch-
 fer, \. Y. 2,5Oo PERSONS ARE IDLE
Sibley, Lindsay & Curr Co.,,
 Heaviest Losers.
No Casualties Accompany conhagra- ton, and No One Was Injured Except Fire Chief Who Re-
 cciyed Some Bruises.

Rochester, N. T., Feb. 26.--The sun set tonight with ten engines pouring streams of water on the ruins of what was prac- tically the vetail dry goods district of this city. For three out of the five larS- est department stores were consumed Tn a disastrous fire today, one of which, the Sibley, Lindsay and Curr Company, was by far the largest establishment of this kind in the city. and the oldest.
 Insurance men place the loss at $S,000,- GOO. Of this amount $75O. 900 represents the loss on buildings, and the remainder the loss on stock of goods and to occupants of offices. It is estimated that 2.500 per- sons are thrown out of work. temporar- fly at least. because of the fire.
 The burned district Hes on the north side of Main Street between St. Paul Street and Clinton Avenue, north, ruii- hing from St. Paul Street almost the en- tire length of the block. The fire started in the store of the Rochester Dry Goods Company and worked west. taking but one store east of this establishment, that of the Walkover Shoe Company, before its progress was checked in that dircc- tion.
 One Wall Left Standing.
 The next west was the Beadle-Shur- burn Company. which was destroyed. then the Marble Block, occupied by the Sibley, Lindsay and Curr Company, was destroyed, and finally the thirteen story granite building. the lower part of which was also occupied by the Sibley Lindsay and Curr Company and the upper part by offices. Only the front wall of the Marble building is left standing tonight. The shell of the granite building is iIl- tact and the floors are in place, but the building was gutted.
 The Sibley. Lindsay and Curr Com pany's six story wholesale building, to- gether with the stables In the rear, was destroyed with all it's valuable contenss, this loss being placed at q. .a5o.0oo. There Mas no casualties and no one was in- jured except Chief Frank A. James who was struck by a. flying nozzle and re- ceived some bruises.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-27
DAY OF CONVERSION.
Czar and Czarina Pray at the Imper-
 ial Tombs.

Czar and Czarina Pray at the Imper-
 ial Tombs.
 St. Petersburg, Feb. 26.-Like millions of their subjects, the Czar and Czarina today made confession of their sins. It was a day of praise as we'll as prayer, however, and the solemn rites attending the ceremony of confession alternated with thauksgivings for the news received from the Far East. Their majesties confessed in the church of the winter palace to Court Chaplain Yanisheff and afterwards walked in the palace garden.
 The visit of the Czar and Czarina to the imperial tombs in the cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul and the fortress of St. Peter and St. Paul. occurred this after noon. The appearance of their majes- ties driving out was considered by the crowd as an augury of good news from the Far East and they were cheered wildly as they crossed the Neva. They prayed for a long time beside the tombs of the Czar's father and brother. a cheer ing multitude again greeted them as they drove to the chapel of the Saviour in Peter the Greats house. which is a short distance from the fortress where they attended special service of prayer.
 A remarkable scene was witnessed at Cronstadt tonight where Q general con- fession was given by Father John of Cronstadt in St. Andrew Church. Since the beginning of Lent pilgrims have been arriving there from Europe and Asia and the lodging houses are full. The church was thronged with worshlpers and there was an immense crowd outside. At the commencement of the service the con- gregation began to wall and their cries, groans and shouts produced wierd ef- feet. The tumult ceased suddenly when Father John arose and pronounced for giveness of the sins of all present.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-27
. price which in hlp judgment is just

Q price which in his judgment is just and reasonable
 By a party division of is3 to l0l the sub- stitute amendment was adopted. 5 MT. Hitchcock (Neb.) offered an amend ment providing that no armor not yet contracted for be bought from any manu- facturer or manufacturers who constitute in whole or in part trust or trade con spiracy to control the prices of steel pro- duets in violation of the laws of the Uni ted States"
 Chased as Outlaws.
 Mir. Hitchcock charged that the Carue- gle and Bethlehem companies were in combination in violation of tho Sherman antitrust laws and characterized them as outlaws
 Mir. Dayton (w. va.) raised point of order.
 Mfr. Williams. the minority leader, con- tended for the amendment. Mir. Mann (Rep.. Ill.) offered an amend applicable only to concerns judiciaIly de- clared illegal concerns. < Mir. Hitchcock called attention to the appropriation of $500,000 madc in aid of the enforcement of the Sherman antitrust law and asked how it was to be iudIcially determined whether tiusts in violation of the law If the Attorney General does not proceed against them. MT. Mann's amendment, by party vote of 135 to 9i, was adopted, the Republicans supporting the amendment. The Hitch- cock amendment as amended was then defeated a to 100. party vote. except that twd or three Republicans voted wth the Democratic minority. At 5:30 p. m. the Committee rose and the bill was reported to the House. Moved to Re-Commit. Mir. Meyer CDem.. La1 moved to re- commit the bill to the Committee on Na- val Affairs, with instructions to report a bill providing for q coallng station at Aiongpho. F. l.. eliminating the provision for two armored cruisers; placing a. limit of s3eS a ton on arrnor plate, or, as an al- ternate, directing the Secretary of the Navy to erect a government armor fac- tory; providing. that all ships authorized by the bill except the hattleships. shall be constructed in government yards: pro- viding that no part of the money paid for armor plate shall be paid to concern fin a trust, and limiting to eight hours day work on all government contracts author ized.
 Mir. Foss CIlL) made the point of order that new legislation was proposed by Mir. Meyer and was sustained by the chair.
 Mir. Payne cut of further debate, mov- ing to recommit the bill to the Committee on Naval Affairs and then he and his Re- publican associates defeated the motion 13s to 09.
 The bill then was passed without oppo- sitiop and the House at 6:Io p. m. ad- journed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-27
Tnvegtigatinp Railroads

Washington, Feb. 2s.-The Interstate Commerce Commission has begun an in- vestigation of the business methods of the Illinois Central l.. and N. M. and 0. and Southern Railroads, particularly re- garding switching charges on grain ship ped from elevators in East St. Louis to interstate destinations. These roads have been made respondents in the proceeding and required to fife full and specific an- swers on or before March IS. The inves- tigation is the result of the complaints alleging unreasonable and discriminating rates.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-27
ANOTHER ATTACK.
Japanese Landing Near Port Arthur
 Looked For.

Japanese Landing Near Port Arthur
 Looked For.
 St. Petersburg. Feb. 26.-A dispatch re- ceived here from Port Arthur, dated Feb ruary 26, says:
 At o'clock this morning several tor pedo boats were sighted from here with their sails set for the purpose of dis guising their character. The battleshlp Retvizan and the shore batteries opened fire on them and continued firing until daybreak, without any visible result. Af- ter daybreak a Japanese squadron, appa- rently conveying transports, was sighted. At quarter past il this squadron came nearer and an engagement which lasted forty minutes ensued. '..- s %
 There was no damage Few shells fell in Port Arthur.
 It is expected that the Japanese will at- tempt landing soon.
 An inspection of the Japanese fire ships sent into this harbor February 24 shows they were loaded with coal and kerosene and that electrical internal machines had been placed in the midst of this cargo
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-27
!, JAPAN AND KOREA
Text of the Treaty Entered Into by
 Them.

Text of the Treaty Entered Into by
 Them.
 Washington. Feb. 26.-The Japanese le- gation has received from Tolkio the text of the treaty between Japan and Korea, by the terms of which the former govern ment guarantees the independence and the territorial integrity of the Korean empire"
 The treaty was negotiated February 2s at Seoul. Its text follows:
 MT. Hayashi. the envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of his ma Jesty. the Emperor of Japan. and Major General Ye Tchi Yong, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, ad interim of his majesty the Emperor of Korea, being duly empowered for the purpose. have agreed upon the following articles:
 First-For the purpose of maintaining Q permanent and solid friendship between Japan and Korea and firmly establishing peace in the Far East the imperial gov ernment of Korea shall place full confi- dence in the imperial government of Japan and adopt the letter's suggestions in re- gard to Improvements in administration.
 second-The imperial government of Ja- pan shall In spirit of firm friendship insure the safety and repose of the impe- rial house of Korea.
 Third-The imperial government of Ja- pan definitely guarantees the independ- ence and territorial integrity of the Ko- rean empire.
 Fourth-In case the welfare of the im- perial house of Korea or the territorial integrity of Korea Is endangered by the aggression of a third power or internal disturbances, the imperial government of Japan shall immediately take such neces- sary measures as circumstances require and in such cases the imperial government of Korea shall be given full facilities to promote the action of the imperial Japa- nese government.
 The imperial government of Japan may for the attainment of the above men, toned object occupy, when the circum- stances require it, such places as may be necessary from strategical points of view.
 Fffth-The governments of the two countries shall not in the future without mutual consent conclude with a third pow CT such an arrangement as may be con- trary to the principles of the present protocol
 Sixth-Details in connection with the present protocol shall be arranged as the circumstances may require between the Minister of Japan and the Minister of state for Foreign Affairs of Korea
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-27
THE SENATE

Washington, Feb. 2s.--The Senate today considered at some length the bill re- quiring the use of American ships in carrying government supplies, but with out action adjourned for want of quorunas The bill was criticised by Demo- cratic Senators as being in the nature of a subsidy. but Mir. Hale who was in charge of the measure. defended it against this attack and championed it in the interest of American shipping.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-27
ATTEMPT WAS A FAILURE.
Togo's Effort to Bottle Up Russians
 Unsuccessful.

rolxio Ireb. 6.-Vice-Admiral Togo's at tempt to bottle up the Russian fleet at Port Arthur by sinking fleet of stone laden merchant steamers in the mouth of the harbor evidently failed, though the venture caused no loss of life and the vessels lost were not of great value. Five ships were prepared by Vice-Ad- miral Togo for the attempted blockade. Four are reported to have been sunk, but the fate of the fifth is unknown here. It is presumed that 1t withdrew with the other Japanese vessels. The five vessels were filled with stone so as to make the obtructIon permanent and were manned by volunteer merchant crews. It was impossible to select naval officers and sailors on account of their great rivalry to participate in the daring venture
 Accompanied by four battleships, nine cruisers and numerous vessels O. the torpedo fiotilla, the stone laden steamers reached Port Arthur on Wednesday. While the fleet engaged the shore bat teries the steamers made a dash for the mouth of the harbor directly under the Russian guns.
 Details of the attack have not been received. but 1t is evident the Russians fire sank the steambers before they reached the points planned for their laundering by the Japanese. It is said that all of the crews of the four ves- sells escaped in boats ana were picked up by the Japanese torpedo boat destroyers The report that two of the torpedo boat destroyers were sunk by the Russians Is denied.
 The naval deoartment has received a brief despatch from the commander of one of the torpedo boat destroyers, say ing that no lives and no warships were lost and that no damage was inflicted by the Russians.
 Pending the receipt of, the offlcial re- port of Admiral Togo, the naval depart inert declines to make any announcement regarding the affair. The five merchant vessels which were prepared for sinking were the Jinsen Maru. 2,3Sl tons; the Tintsin Maru, 2.943 tons; the Hokoku Maru. 2,776 tons the Buyo Maru, 1,6Os tons and the Bunshik Maru, 1899 tons. Each carried five men, two steering and three firing and running the engine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-27

the shore The commandant consequently sent troops to Pigeon Bay. The firing there lasted for thirty minutes, but no landing was made The Japanese cruisers then departed. Suitable measures have been taken to oppose possible effort on the part of the enemy to creep up by sea.
 Our losses this day were one man wounded at the battery.
 'T respectfully report the above to your imperial majesty. "Alexieff."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-27
Richardson Wi11 Rnn

Representative William Richardson has notified Chairman H. A. Skeggs at De- catur of the District Congressional Com mittee. of his intention to be a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Con- gress at the next election. There has been no sign in the district of any op- position to Judge Richardson's reelection and everything points that his service Is entirely satisfactory to the people of his district.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-27
ACTIVITY OF AMERICA.
The Russians Find Much to Crit.
 cixe.

st. Petersburg. Feb. 26.-A Russian correspondent of the Associated Press teiegrapfs from Port Arthur under date of February 26 as follows:
 Last night about 10 o'clock Japanese torpedo boats again unsuccessfully ats tempted to approach Port Arthur. Fif% ing was heard at sea after midnight and 1t Is presumed that Russian torpedo boats or torpedo boat destroyers had at tackled the Japanese. No details of the result are at hand.
 Continuing the correspondent says tho Novi Kri has published criticism of the United States for proposing the neutraii- zatIon of China and says that news re< ceived from Tolxio Is to the effect that a fund has been raised in Washington to enable the Japanese to continue the war The paper adds that The Shanghai 1xef- cury. which is published with American money, is endeavoring openly to Induce China to side with Japan and expel Rus sians from Manchuria.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-27
SPENCER AS PREMIER.
Expected That Liberals Will Return
 to Power in England.

London, Feb. 26.-The Associated Pross is m a position to declare that there wIIl be dissolution of Parliament within six weeks and If, as 1t Is expected, the LIo- erals are returned to power. King Ed ward will summon Lord Spencer Q.ib- eral leader in the House of Lords) to form a Cabinet
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-27
THE KOREAN ARMY WILL
 COOPERATE WITH JAPANESE

to prepare a million additional pounds of grain and large quantities of meat and sterilized milk. Reports have been re- ceived here to the effect that spring Is in Southern Manchuria- The weather is warm and the ice on the rivers is expected to break daily. In Northern Manchuria the rigors of winter are still unabated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-27
The Result of Recently Negotiated Treaty.
  PORT OF wIJU OPENED
Another Attack is Made at
 Port Arthur.
One Report Says That a Russian Torpedo Boat Destroyer Was Sunk-Czar and Czarina
 Pray at the Im-
 perial Tombs.

Seoul, Feb. 26-The Korean Government has decided to order the Korean troops to join the Japanese in the field. The port of Wiju Was. opened to foreign trade last night. The limitations to be placed on trade and other incidental matters will be passed later. This action necessitates harbor, so ,Yongampho has been decided upon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-27
To Bridge tbe Alaham.

Senator Pettus called up and passed today the bill authorizing the Mobile and West Alabama Railroad Company to con struct a bridge across the Alabama River in South Alabama. The same bill in troduced by Representative Taylor has already passed the House
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-27
MT. Chambers i'm Wasbnoton.

J. H. Chambers of Russell County was here today on his way to New York and visited his brother Judge William T, Chambers of the Spanish Treaty Claims Commission.
 R.-H. Watkins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-27
TtaIian staamer Ashore.

Miami, Fla. Feb. 26.-The Italian steam CT Mongibello. Genoa to New Orleans. is ashore near Alligator Lighthouse. She is laden with a miscellaneous cargo. principally lemons. Her eondltiona Is re- ported critical
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-27
Tn Innreasa Pansions.

Representative Field of Texas intro- duced a bill today increasing the pension of all Mexican veterans to $20 a month from SIP, as now.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-27

IJtina near Tfir Oshima on the inland sea. z Ujina and not Kioto, the correspondent concludes, will De the army and navy headauarters during the war.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-27
Cleveland Most Popular.

Hon. John c. Carlisle. formerly of Ken lucky, came down from New York last night. MT. Carlisle. questioned with re gard to the Democratic situation in New York; said he was out of politics and did not wish to give any interview. He re- sponded to q question of whom there was most talk in New York for President, that the name of Grover Cleveland was heard every where and among all classes. Dem- ocrats and Republicans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-27
SLAP Ar FRANCE.

Minister to Seoul May Get His rass-
 ports.
 London. Feb. 27.--A report whici, ana mates from St. Petersburg says the Japa- nese Minister at Seoul. Korea. has re- auested the Korean government to hand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-27
To Relieve the zafiro.

Washington Feb. 26.-The cruiser cifa- cinnati left Shanghai for Chemulpo khla morning as the relief of the Zatiro. which Is on her way back to Philippine wHfefs..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-27
Death Of Col. !. A. Pugh.

Norfolk, Va. Feb. 26-CoIonel James A. Pugh. veteran newspaper man and the first president of the Virginia Prona Association. Is dead.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-27
Thinka Wall of Hnrrod.

It seems now highly probable that Pres ident Roosevelt will send to the Senate as one of the Isthmlan Canal Commission CTS the name of Major B. M. Harrod of New Orleans. Opposition to this appoint ment seems not to have altered the favor able opinion of the President.
 Rudolph Herring, prominent member of the American Association of Engineers, has advised the President he once investi- gated the charges now repeated against Harrod and found there was nothing that reflected upoP his integrity or fitness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-27

Spring Freezes Blow. a. Petersburg. Feb. 26.-The Red Cross sodety has ordered It's Siberian agents
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-27
ARE AGAINST HEARST GEORGIA CoNGREssMEN op-
 POSED TO HIM. Hon. John c. Carlisle Says That III New York Mir. Cleveland is
 Looked on as the Man
 to Name.
Advertiser Bureau.
 Colorado Building.

GOlOraQO Bull0fHHs
 Washington, Feb. %. Ed Brown of Atlanta, Chairman of tae State Democratic Executive Committee of Georgia, was here today to sec the members of the Georgia delegation iA Congress with respect to the Hearst move ment in, Georgia, which seems to have the only thing in the way of an organiza- ton to promote the candidacy of anybody for the Democratic nomination for Pres ident.
 Mir. Brown is decidedly against HearHt. He did not disguise his purpose in seeing the delegation. They hesltated not to give him their assurance of support as against Hearst The majority of the Georgia delegation is against Hearst and against the reaffirmation of the Kansas City platform. They would prefer to see either Cleveland or Parker to Hearst.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-01-19
FERRY LEASE SIGNED AND
WORK BEGINS IN SPRING.
Mayor Seaman Went to
New York Yesterday. /.
is Now Effective.

The twenty-five year lease for the
Staten Island ferry in this city, which
was adopted several weeks ago by the
| Board of Aldermen, and which Mayor
Seaman has been holding up ever
since, has been signed, and the inn
provements will shortly be begun, as
the contract sets forth that they must
be under way by March 15. The deal
was closed Yesterday in the Office of
the railroad at st. George, although
the Mayor told News reporter this
morning that he affixed his signature
to the lease on Friday, it being
dated January 10.
There is no stipulation in regard to
a three-cent fare or other concessions,
as they were not asked for. At the
conference yesterday afternoon, sever-
al officers of the railroad company
were present. One official. Mr..
Kurcher, was in town this morning
to see Mayor Seaman in regard to the
lease. The company, 1t is understood,
is going to erect new ferry house.,
30 feet in height, and will probably
provide new boat. The land next
to the present property occupied by
the railroad was recently purchased
and will be- used in the improving of
the terminal facilities. For the first
ten years the railroad is to pay an
annual rental of 500 and for the re-
manning 10 years, a rental Of 5000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-01-19
CREATES A
DEFICIENCY.
Report Of Commissioners Of
Appeal Filed with the Board
of Aldermen.

The report of the Commissioners of
Appeal was received at the meeting
of the Board of Aldermen last night.
In this report it was stated that the
total amount of claims for 1903 pre-
sented tor adjustment is 500, 969. 81.
The reduction based at rate Of H.
per $1,000, creates a deficiency of
$1,715.78 The amount allowed for
exemption is $15SS7, aud the poll tax
$40.
This makes total allowance oil
81, 1885. The report recommended
that the amount of the deficiency thus
,eated be taken from the contingent
account and placed in the sinking
fund.
Sewing machines for sale by Pedel
Olsen, SO Smith st.
QSOGa. q 10 or n w n
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-01-19
HAD SON ARRESTED.
Father Re used to Press The Charge
and the Two Went Home.

In the police court this morning
James McGee, iunkman, whose shop
is at l08 Front street, and residence,
1877 Market street, refused to press the
charge of robbery against his nine
teen year old son, upon which he had
the lad arrested, alleging that his son
had stolen a watch from him. When
McGee said that he did not care to
press the charge, but simply to have
his son return the watch and go home
and behave himself, the lad said
"Go ahead and press the charge II
You want to; I'll press the charge
against you of beating my mother F"
The elder told him to go home and
they left court together. The boy
baked little at first, but finally
went with his father.
Take your Doctors prescription to
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