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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-03

not say at this moment exactly what point our aggression will be changed into defensive. Kuropatkin will not 1 believe, undertake to drive us back until he has 5O0.OoO men ready to take the field. think what that means is at least seven per cent of that force will die from sick Eess so that to keep his force at the maximum required. Kuropatxin, will al- ways have to be transporting l5,o0o from St. Petersburg-no small task With double tracks and no men or munitions of war to transport, the prob lem of feeding the Russian population, and army now in Manchuria would be in itself serious. but with a single track road. which Is Russia's only vital sinew, IL seems almost impossible. and famine appears inevitable
 With this dreadful accompaniment of war there is only too likely to be ris- ing amongst the Manchurians They may attack the Russians or they may attack us: Either case is bad enough to con template
 To help us sit down and wait all these contingencies. we are working day and night on the Korean railroad and by Oc- tober the unfinished portions of the road between Fusan and Seoul will be com .pleted ard new line from Seoul to Wiju will also be ready. Locomotives are com Ing from the United States and as soon as these arrive we will have a strong and rapid line of communication through all Korea
 ''As regards Fort Arthur and Vladivos- tok. the situation Is somewhat different cannot say anything about the move- nients of our old armies that have been mcbilizing. but there Is no doubt that the Lao Tung peninsula will be cut off from supplies If any success attends our land forces. Neither Port Arthur nor Vladi- vostok can be taken from the sea front, hut I think you will find Port Arthur either taken by our land forces or starved out by September. Vice Admiral Togo doubtless will remain on watch outside Pert Arthur. By September when the hurricane season comes, he should be able to safely house his fleet in a Japanese port. No fleet. Russian or Japanese could be very effective them
 Referring to the long period which elapsed between the declaration of war and the land fighting Minister Hayashi said:
 That waiting which taxes the patience of the rest of the world has been a busy and exciting time for us. Our troops have been continually marching and working with the intention of striking the blow which would initiate the campaign in Manchuria-
 T do not think our morale has been in any way affected by what Is so erron- eously described as O period of inaction. General Kuroki may, even by his own thought to be rather slow but 1t is better to be sure"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-03
FELL INTO THE RIVER.
Young Man at Mobile Misses Connec-
 ton With Steamer.


 Mobile, May 2.--(Special.)-Jus be- fore the Kettle Quill was ready to leavs for up the river this evening. having on board the Junior Order of American Mechanics, a well-dressed young man came to the wharf to board the boat probably being slightly blinded by the electric light aboard, instead of step- ping on board, stepped into the space between the boat and wharf. Captain John Quill was standing near and by the assistance of a colored man. in a skiff, who happened to be alongside and many helping hands from the Ju- nior Order of American Mechanics he was rescued from a watery grave.
 The trip given by the Jnior Order of American Mechanics up the river was a complete success in every way. It is impossible to learn the result of the contest. as so many votes were cast that they could not be counted before landing at home.
 At the union depot at II o'clock to- night, after arrival of the Southern Railway train from Birmingham, A. T. Hawkins. a hostler employed by the Southern Railway, after having been reprimanded by R. c. Scruggs. general foreman of the local shops, on account of some inattention to duty, attempted to assault him with a knife. Mir. Scruggs defended himself with a knife. Tn the excitement which followed, Scruggs cut Hawkins in the neck. back and across the breast. The wound in the neck was attended by a physician. who happened to be present, and while 1t would have been fatal had he not had prompt attention, did not prove so serious. Later reports from the in- flrmary say that Hawkins may sur vive. Mir. Scruggs is well connected in this city and Birmingham. He very much deplores the affair. but says he acted in self-defense. Scruggs is held without bail pending developments.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-03
ACCIDENT TO MACHINERY
Aerial vOyager Descends in Safety, However.
Says That He is Satisfied That He is Working in the Right Dirsc- tion-Circular Figure
 in Air.

San Francisco May Abr. Greth to- day tried to make trip to San Jose In his airship. but after traveliuu about i've miles some slight disar- rangement of the machinery was dis- covered and the aerial voyager was forced to make landing. pr. Greth was accompanied by En- gineer Frederick Bolcher. Dr. Grotf, was satisfied with the results of this flight because he accompiisheds a good deal more than on former occasions. and from 1t concluded that he is work ing in the right direction. He went up at s:t0 a. m. with the car attached to a rope which kepk the monster balloon from doing any dam- age to the neighboring houses as it started toward the skies.
 When the rope was cast off, pr. Greth let his machine rise stil1 higher and then made circular figure about a quarter of a mile in circumference.
 Something Goes Wrong.
 Everything went well until the air. ship arrived over Blanken's Six Mile House on the San Bruno road. It was then going rapidly toward San Jose, but something went wrong with the machinery. which caused the airship to stop. The inventor and the engineer tried to reverse the brake and then after pause. the fans were started and the ship started to descend.
 To all appearance the fans were con- trolling the ship. though 1t was con- ceded they were not large and power- full enough to meet the resistance of strong wind.
 Eye witnesses of the descent said that the airship came down gradually and touched the ground gently, ai- lowing the men in the car to step out. Nothing was injured, either in the car or about the gas bag.
 The engine ia an automobile machine of 80 horse power.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-03
RUSSIANS IN
 FULL RETREAT First Fired City of
 Antung. JAP SUCCESS COMPLETE KurOki Commands Banks of
 Yalu.
It is Believed that the Squadron of Kamimura Will Now Make an Attack Upon Port
 of Vladivostok.

Tokio. May 2.-It iy reported here that the Russians are in retreat from the west banks of the Yalu river, hay ing first fired the city of Antung, which has been occupied by the Jap auese.
 Desultory fighting occurred all day Sunday. with minor losses, but no de- tails have yet been reAeived as to act ual numbers.
 It Is believed here that the major portion of the advancing Japanese ar my has crossed the river and Is being entrenched on the Maachurian side.
 The confirmation of the evacuation of Antung caused great excitement and enthusiasm in Tokio.
 It Is confidently believed here that the Japanese fleet will now assauf Vladivostok.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-03
FAMINE MAY FOLLOW.
Russia's Problem of Feeding Its
 Army a Large One

Huss1a's Problem Of Feeding Its
 Army a Large One.
 London. May 2-Baron Havashi,' the Japanese Minister here, who has been the recipient of numerous telegrams of con- gratulation upon the Japanese successes on the Yalu and especially on the result of the first serious land fighting, said to she Associated Press today:
 "The immediate result of General Kuro- ki's success will probably be q movement pn Fong Huan Cheng. which the Chl- besc have fortified with their usual brick structures.
 T understand, though I cannot vouch .or the absolute accuracy of the state nent, that Russia had only one hundred runs in ManchuTia. If that is the case Ter artillery strength has been dimIn- shed almost one-third.
 They fight well, these Russians. and Teng Huan Cheng will not be taken with put a hard struggle. unless General Kuro- batkin again changes his plan of cam Isign. The announcement that the Rus fans would not contest the crossing of he Yalu has proved as we thought to pe misleading Thirty thousand men is ar too large a body for any general to cave in the face of the enemy if 1t were merely intended to hamper his move nents. Kuropatkin evidently meant to make a determined resistance. but he hther underestimated our strength or disposed his forces in the belief that we would not venture frontal attack
 ''I take 1t from the dispatches received hat we have now practically secured con rol of both banks of the Yalu. In con equence our base will probably be moved Antung."
 Reviewing the whole future of the truggle that has just commenced in such sadly earnest, the Baron said:
 The duration of the war must lie ather with Russia than Japan. For the acment the military advantage Is with s. for Kuropatkin has extended his front nd we can strike where and when We Eill.
 General KurOh himself probably can
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-03

at the Raleigh Hotel tonight. Sixteen of the 1oT officers who were aboard the United States vessels on that memora- ble occasion joined in reminiscent talks. Admiral George Dewey presid- ed. The others present included: Ad- mirals Coghlan. Lamberton, Walker. Dyer. Entwistle and Ford; Paymaster Wise. Dr. Marsteller. Lieutenant Com mander John Gibson, Lieutenants Heywood, Butler, Ridgely and Babin. and Representative Loud of Michigan. who at the time of the battle was pay master on the McCuiioch. A toast was drunk to Admiral Dewey and one in si- fence to the ten officers who participat- ed in the battle and have died since then.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-03
rariff conoesaions Granted.

Washington. May 2-The State Depart ment has received a cablegram from the United States legation at Metropolis. Brazil. saying that the President of Bra gil has signed a decree by which Brazil grants tariff concessions to the United States on four. rubber manufactures. paints and varnishes. condensed milk. clocks and watches The cablegram says that this puts American flour a fraction better than on a level with the mills of Rio de Janelro and Santos Paula and places our manufactures In easy com mand of all Brazil north Of Rio de Ja- neirO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-03
SOCIALIST CONVENTION
Morris Hillquist of New York Pc
 manent Chairman.


 Chicago. May 2.-Morris Hlllauist ot New York was elected permanent Chair. man of the National Socialist Conven. ton in session here today. c. H. Wood. bey was chosen vice chairman and Chas Dobbs of Massachusetts. Secretary.
 Much of today's session was taken UT with discussion of a report by the Com. mittee on Rule and Privileges. Sen Katayma, editor of The Socialist of To. kio, Japan. was given a seat of honor on the platform and was greeted with ap- plause It is said that the platform will contain a plank declaring the socialist party the political force of the labor unions
 An effort will be made to bring abou, closer relations between the socialists and the American Federation of Labor and the American labor union. The platform will also contain a plank con demning the war between Russian and Japan and expressing sympathy with the latter power.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-03
Killed under Court House Portico.

Charleston. & C., May 2-This after noon at Manning. Clarendon County. under the court house portico, and while court was in session. Magistrate s. M Youmans shot and killed Lawyer John K. Keels.. Youmans fired five shots. all taking effect. and immediate ly gave himself up to the sheriff. The quarrel was over a business transac- tion, but details of the tragedy are lacking, the slayer refusing to make any statement, and bystanders being too excited to talk rationally tonight
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-03
Japs Examine Submarine.

Newport. R. l.. May 1.-Two Japanese naval officers whose names could not be learned today inspected the submarine torpedo boat Protector which later re- ceived orders to sail immediately. Her destination Is unknown. The Japanese will leave New York tomorrow for the Pacific coast and sail for Yokohama May g. Neither registered and both refused to be interviewed President Lake of the Lake Boat Company declined to say whether the visit resulted in the sale of the boat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-03
SUIT or MAcHEN.
Claims to Be Due Money From the
 B. M B.

B. & B.
 Macon, Ga. May 2.-The case of E c. Machen vs. the Brunswick and Bir- mingham Railroad. in equity. was cal1- ed in the Southern Georgia United States District Court this morning and was postponed because of the illness of Machen's attorney.
 Machen placed the road in receiver ship few days ago. alleging that as stockholder of the road he was not apprised of the fact that a sale was contemplated and that he was due s5,- 900 from the recent sale to the At lantic and Birmingham Railroad. J. R. L. Smith. receiver, filed his state- ment of the affairs of the road yes- terday. The defense claims that Ma chen is 8 resident of Georgia and that the case should come up in State courts. having filed papers to this ef- feet.
 V. P. ogs. appointed receiver by the Chatham Superior Court, filed a petf. ton in the United States Court to-day requesting that the control of the rail- road be turned over to him. Machen claims to be a resident of New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-03
SEED OF JOHNSON GRASS.
Railroads Lose in Case Against the
 State of Texas.

Washington. May 2.-The United States Supreme Court in an opinion by Justice Holmes in the case of the Missouri, Kan sas and Texas Railway Company vs. Clay May. sustained the validity of the Texas statute prescribing q penalty against railroads fin that State which permit Johnson grass to go to seed on their lines. The law was attacked as uncon- stltutloEal, but the court upheld it as a measure for the protection of the people of the State against an injurious plant.
 Justice Holmes said: Great consti- tutional provisions must be administered with caution. Some play must be allow ed for the joints of the machine and 1t must be remembered that legislatures are ultimate guardians of the liberty and in- terests of the people in quite as large degree as the courts.''
 Justices Brown. White and McKenna dissented. holding the law to be discrini- natory against the railroadA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-03
SHOULD INSTRUCT FOR PARKER
Opinion of overton Lea, a We'll
 Known Nashville Democrat.

Washington. May 2.-(speciaI. lover ton Lea of Nashville, a prominent Dem- ocrat and wealthy citizen of Tennessee who is in the city, said today that the Tennessee Democratic Convention would from all present indications instruct its delegation to St. Louis to vote for Par ker. Mir. Lea. who Is one of the most influential Democrats of his State. though never a politician except for the success of the party. said also that he though the situation at St. Louis would he much simpllfied if the Southern States would instruct The Tennessee conven- ton meets the same day as that of Ala hama. May 9.
 R. IT. Watkins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-03
CONSUL TO ANTUNG.
Japs Will Not Object to Presence of
 Davidson.

Shanghai, May 2.-As a result of the occupation of Antung by the Japanese, United States Consul James w. David . son. who has been assigned to Antung, probably will proceed to his post i'm mediately. Mir Davidson had been granted an exedusteur by the Chinese government. but the Russians having occupied and fortified Antung. he thought 1t inadvisable for him to pro- ceed there. The Japanese authorities have indicated that they have no ob- lection to Mir. navidson's going to An tung at once.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-03
veterans off ManiIa pav.

Washington, May 2.-The resident members of the Society Of Manila Bay, an organization of naval officers who participated in the battle of Manila, May 1, 1898, had their annual dinner
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-03
Deported from Colorado.

Trinidad, Colo, May 2-Fifteen men were deported tonight by order of Major Bell In charge of an oficer and a squad of soldiers the party were taken on a special train to New Mexico. The arrested men were deported for violation of the military law.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-03

When it was learned that Mir. David son and the other American consuls as- signed to posts in Manchuria could not proceed to their respective places be- cause of the war. the State Depart ment decided to find temporary employ was announced from Washington. April 8. that Mir. Davidson would be sent to New Chwang to serve as assistant to MT. Miller, the consul at that place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-03

Cripple Creek Col. May IA storm which began here Sunday developed to-day into a blizzard. By noon to-day there was over two feet of snow on the streets of this city and twice as much in the hill
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01

trains arrive Savannah as follows:
No. 20. daily, from New York.
Washington and Cincinnati. $40 am.
No. SS, daily, from New York and
washington, $40 p. m.
No. so. daily from all points West,
via Jesss2, 1889 p. m.
No. 81, daily. from all points West
via Jesup, 100 p. m.
All trains arrive and depart from
the Union Depot.
THROUGH CAR SERVICE, ETC.
Trains 33 and 81. THE NEW YORK
AND FLORIDA EXPRESS. Vesti-
huled limited trains, carrying Pullman
Drawing-roonI Sleeping Cars between
Savannah and New York. Dining cars
serve meals en- route.
TRAINS 20 and so, THE WASH
INGTON AND FLORIDA LIMITED.
Vestibuled limited trains, carrying
Pullman Drawing-room Sleeping Cars
between Savannah and New York
Dining Cars serve all meals en- route.
Also Pullman Drawing-room Sleeping
Cars between Savannah and Cincin-
natl, through ;Asheville and 1.-THE
For information as to rates, sched-
ules, etc, apply to
c.. H. ACKFRT. G. NJ, Washington,
D. c.
S. H. HARDwICK. G. P. A.. Wash
ington, D. c.
w. II. TAYLoE. A. G. p A., Allan
ia, Ga.
r. c. BLArTNER, Depot Ticket
Agent, Union Depot, Savannah, Ga.
r. G. THOMSON, c. P. & T. A, Sa-
vannah, Ga, al Bull street Phones
$50.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01

Brunswick, Ga, April S0.-Arrived,
steamer Stalba, Philadelphia.
Sailed, steamer Saline, Young, New
York.
Port Tampa, Fla, April 3O.-Arrived,
steamer Gussie, Olsen. Cardenas.
Sailed, schooner Merom, Williams,
Baltimore.
Pensacola, Fla, April 3O.-Cleared,
steamer Ida (Span), -, Liverpool;
schooner Scioccio (Br, Buckner, St.
Johns.
Sailed. steamer Cairncrag (Br), Hy-
sop, Antwerp; bark Hera (Rus), -,
Hamburg.
Port Tampa, Fla. April 30.-Arrlved,
steamers Sir Richard Grenville (Br),
Jones, Baltimore; Santanderino (Span),
Egarrolo, New Orleans; ShaWmut,
Thompson, with NJ. f. Plant, Bird
sail, in tow. Plant dropped propeller
about ninety miles south Of entrance
of Tampa bay on Gath.
Fernandina, Fla, April 30.-Sailed,
schooner Harry w. Lewes (Br), Duke
shire, Havana.
Key West, Fla, April 30.-Arrived,
Mascotte, Allen, Havana, and sailed
for Port Tampa; schooners Hastings,
Griffin, Cardenas; Wave, Russell, Car
denas.
St. Vincent, c. ", April 26.-Sailed.
Therapia, Pensacola.
Baltimore, April 30.-Arrived, schrs
William H. Skinner, Georgetown, S. c.;
Edward G.. Hight, Jacksonville.
Sailed, ItaSca, Savannah.
Philadelphia, April S0.-Sailed, steam
er Allegheny, Savannah.
Cleared, schooner John G. Schmidt,
Savannah.
New York, April 3O.-Sailed, steamer
Comanche, Charleston and Jackson
vile.
London. April SO.-Arrived, Iris. Fer
nandiua.
Tunis, April 23.-Arrived, Russ, Pen
sacola, for Venice and Trieste.
Charleston, S. c., April 30.-Arrived,
steamers Iroquois, Chichester, Jackson
vile, and proceeded for New York; Ar
apahoe, Kemble, New York, and pro-
ceeded for Jacksonville.
Sailed, steamer Evelyn, Sullivan, Bal
timore; schooner Edwina, Raynor,
New York; steamer George Farwell,
Dillon, Jacksonville.
Jacksonville, Fla, April 30.--Arrived,
steamer Apache, Staples, New York,
and cleared for return; schooner PEN
dleton Sisters, Davis, Norfolk.
Cleared, BERTHE Reynord, Berteaux,
Pictou Landing, N. S.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01
HINGED ON BANKS
sTATEMENT WAS ONLY NEWS IN
CONNECTION WITH STOCKS.
CASH INCREASE SLIGHT
ADVANCE IN LOAN ITEM WAS NOT
GREATER THAN EXPECTED.

The Placing of the $37 900, 900 New
York City Loan win Eject Things
considerably - The Uncertainty
was One of the Factors That
Caused a Complete Stagnation in
the Market-TOtal Bond Sales, Par
Value $997 900 - Total Sales OF
stocks 7O,5OO Shares.
New York, April SO.-The bank state
ment was the only news Of the day
with any important bearing on the
stock market, and it was accepted with
lsnguid interest. This was partly due
10 the feeling that the statement was
not an accurate showing of actual con-
ditions
Increase Was Small.
An increase. although a small one,
in tho cash item of the banks in the
week of the largest gold exports on
record is an anomaly in itself. 1t is
partly explained by the fact that the
statement does not reflect the $780,
900 shipment of gold that went out to-
day, and which will be carried over
into next weeks statement. Even al
lowing for this, the cash reserve is
more than $2,0oo,000 better than was
estimated from the known movements
of money Local cash operations are
given as the explanation of the dis
crepancY.
The increase in the loan item was
not greater than expected, in view of
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01

the weeks railroad note issues. Fur
Their issues are expected, and the plac-
ing of the $4,000, 900 New York city
loan is expected to affect the loan item
still further. 1t is also generally be-
lieved that the outgo of gold up to
this time, except the Morgan shipment
that went to-day, is for other pur-
poses than the Panama canal payment,
the principal portion of which, there
fore, remains to be provided for. The
details of the operation are still some
what obscure to the Wall street mind.
Uncertainty a Factor.
This uncertainty was one of the fac
tors in the stagnation of the day
stock market. The price movements
of any interest were confined to spe-
cialties. Total bond sales, par value,
1891, 900.
Total sales Of stocks, 10000 shares,
including Chesapeake and Ohio. 500;
Louisville and Nashville, 600; Norfolk
and Western, 500; Pennsylvania, $500;
Reading, $500; Southern Railway, 500;
Southern Railway preferred, 400; Union
Pacific, 5000; United States Steel pre-
ferred. $500.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01
OCEAN FREIGHTS.

COTTON-Savannah to Boston, Der
100 pounds, Csc; to New York, per 1OC
pounds, zoe to dock; 23c lightered: to
Philadelphia, per bale. $1.00; Baltimore,
$1.00.
COTTON-Foreign direct to Liver
pool, 30c; Manchester, 30c; Bremen, Csc;
Hamburg, soc; Rotterdam, 24c; BARGE
Iona, 42c; Genoa. 38c; Trieste, 4Oc;
Venice, 42c; Havre, 30c; Antwerp, SOC
LUMBER-By Sail-Freight, active
to Baltimore, $500; to Philadelphia
$4.75; to New York, $5,621s; to Port.
land, $500.
LUMBER-By Steam-Savannah Il
Baltimore, $500; to P. R. r. or B. and
o. docks, $3.50; to Philadelphia, Is q;
per cwt. a pounds to FOOT; to New
York, 1925 per NJ to dock; lightered
500; to Boston, to dock. $500.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01
ber-vale Royal Manufacturing Com

ber-Vale Royal Manufacturing Com
pany.
Annie M. Parker (Br.), 1877 tons, Car
ter, loading lumber-John A. CAL
houn.
D. H. Rivers. 96s tons, Peck. cat
quarantine.)
Howard B. Peck, 449 tons, Millar,
loading lumber-Charles S. Hirsch &
Co.
Linah C. Kaminski, AL tons, Bern
hardt, loading for New York-Charles
S. Hirsch & Co.
Schooner Hope Sherwood, Stanton,
New York, loading-Granger-
Lumber Co.
Schooner Harry C. Haines, Goodwin,
Boston, loading-Vale Royal Manu-
featuring Co.
Schooner John r. Fell, Loveland, Bal
timore, loading-Vale Royal Manu-
featuring Co.