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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-15
RISING AGAINsT RUSSIANS.
pGug TeIegraphs That Preparations
 Are Making fer Outbreak.

PGuG Photographs That Preparations
 Are Making for Outbreak.
 St. Petersburg. May 1.-The general stan has received a dispatch dated May B, from Major General Karkevith as follows:
 "A Japanese detachment of about 1000 Infantry and two squadrons of cavalry advanced on May F towards Polandien, where it did slight damage to the rail- way line. A train from Dalny bearing families of employees was obliged to re- turn there. The Japanese withdrew in the evening" The Wafandian station was closed about midnight May 12-1S.
 May 13 attachments of Japanese troops were observed in the neighborhood of Polandien on the slope of the Erks- kulin mountain and in the valley of the Manuko river about seven and one-half miles east of Sui Yen. Chinese bands are aggressive on the main road between Wang Cheng and Saimatsi. strong band of Chinese brigands has been sight ed near the station at Yantai."
 Major General Pflug. telegraphing un- der date of May 13, says:
 "The Japanese have evacuated Kwan Tien Sien a nda column of the enemy, about a division strong is marching or Eiuyen along the Tayang river. Accord ing to information, considerable forces of the enemy are north of Takushan. Tie Koreans are destroying the telegraph lines between Kengtchen and Sentchin.
 According to information from the frontier guards and missionaries at To paetsatse. a Chinese rising against Rus sians and Christians is being prepared. '
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-15
AN UPRISING
 OF CHINESE Attitude Disquieting to
 Russia. OUTP0STS ARE ATTACKED
Major General Karkevitch
 Sends News of This.
ct. Petersburg Quick to Call the Att tcntion of the world That Chris tians of All Natioaalities are in
 Danger from New Movement.

St. Petersburg, May 14.--Disquieting news regarding the attitude of the Chi nese is contained in dispatches from officers at the front. issue by the gem eral stan tonight. In addition to giv- ing further details of the cutting off of Port Arthur and confirming the re- port of the Japanese advance on Liao Yang, these dispatches state specifi- cally that the Chinese have commenced hostilities against the Russians. Ma jor General Karkevitch reports that the Chinese attacked his outposts at Feng Wang Cheng road leading to Saimatsi. General Pfiug telegraphs that according to reports of patrols and missionaries the Chinese at Tao hadziatsi, 1S0 miles northwest of Muk- den and just outside the Russian sphere of influence are preparing to rise against the Russians and Chris tians generally.
 As showing the extent of the hostile attitude of the Chinese. attention Is particularly called to the fact that the distance in an air line from that point where the Russian outposts were at tackled and Tapadziatsi is 200 miles.
 Affects Whole World.
 The authorities say that this matter affects not only Russia but the whole civilized worl4: as 1t is feared that the iisiHS VIII SpEtdu tO otHeE pdttS OL lHe empire.
 The hostile attitude of the Chinese is attributed to the action of the Japa- nese in spreading reports of their sue cesses and magnifying their victories at Port Arthur and on the Yalu. This propaganda has been active recently in all parts of China.
 So far as the railway is concerned. while it is admitted here that a Chi Ir x.vtlI Nn ,xF danger, preparations have been per feeted by General KuropatlSin to insure the protection of this artery. which is, vital to the supply of his army.
 It is matter of satisfaction to the authorities that the Koreans are prov ing more friendly than the Chinese as Is shown by the reports of the de- struction by them of the telegraph wires used by the Japanese in North ern Korea.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-15
ENTRANcE To NEw oRLEANs.
Rock Island-Frisco VIII Use Tracks oR
 the Illinois Central.

New York. May 14---After nearly a year of negotiations. George !. Gould on behalf of the St. Louis and Iron Monn- tain Railroad and the Texas and Pa cifc Railroad. and B. F. Yoakurn, on behalf of the Rock Island Frisco System. have signed contract by which the Rock Island Frisco System will gain ac- cess to New Orleans by trackage over the Gould system and the Illinois Central
 The contract is to run ninety-nine years. This insures harmony between the inter- ests which for a time last winter were on the point of disruption
 Use of the low grade Gould line Will bc granted to the Rock Island Frisco System from a point opposite Memphis U a point opposite Baton Rouge. By this contract the Frisco will be relieved from building about 225 miles of road through territory already plentifuliy sup piled with railroads
 From Baton Rouge to New Orleans, aobut twenty-five miles, the Illinois Cen- tral will be used under a similar agree ment to that made with the Gould lines.
 At New Orleans the Frisco and the Southern Railway will jointly occupy new terminals which will cost approximately ST 000, 600. Rock Island Frisco trains will begin running into New Orleans by the Mississippi River route January 1. 1905.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-15
SIX BISHOPS RETIRED
METHODIST CONFERENCE RELE- GATES yENERABLE LEADERS.
Andrews, Walden, Vincent, MallaIien, Foss and Merrill CEsy RequesD Are the Ones--Eight New
 Bishops Are to Be Chosen.

Los Angeles, Calif., May 14--The Meth odist General Conference today retired from active church work six of its ven- erable bishops. They are Edward c. An drews. John M. Walden of Cincinnati; John H. Vincent of Zurich. Switzerland; Willard F. Mallalieu of Boston; Cyrus D. Foss of Philadelphia, and Stephen M. Merrill (by reduest.)
 The ballot on the retirement of the first five bishops was taken at noon and while the result is closely guarded and will not be made public until the tellers report to the conference Monday. 1t can be said with assurance that the first of the five bishops named will be placed on the superannuated roll
 The committee on episcopacy, whose duty 1t was to consider this matter and make recommendations to the geneI al conference did not include the name of Bishop Foss among those to be retired. It was thought that this action would result in Bishop Foss's retention as an active general superintendent, but it is learned from reliable sources that the vote in favor of Bishop Fosss retirement was more than two-thirds of the aecred- tied representation to the conference. The vote on other bishops resulted coo to 500 in favor of retirement. This con ference also accepted the request of Senior Bishop stephen M. Merrill for re- tirement.
 The action of the conference today with the two vacancies resulting from the deaths of Bishops Ninde and Hurst dur ing the last quadrennium makes neceS- sary the election of eight bishops by the present conference. It is also believed two new missionary bishops will be chosen. The committee on episcopacy in making its report to the conference on the retirement of bishops, recommended that the following be continued as effec- tive superintendents. John W. Hamilton. David Fl. Moore, Earl Cranston, c. c. McCabe, Daniel A. Goodgell. Isaac w. Joyce, James N. Fitzgerald, Chas. H. Fowler, Henry w. Warren and mission ary bishops Frank H. Warne, Joseph c. Hartzell and James M. Thoburn.
 Dr. Buckley after reading the report said whose duty it was to present re- port of this kind was to be pitied, but what he had been instructed to do by the committee. He sympathized with the aged bishops and believed that every other delegate felt as he did.
 "Rut.' said pr. Buckley, while we love them from our hearts, we love the church better than ourselves. It Is for the interest of the church that we take this action"
 The vote was then taken, the ballots mt into the hands of the secretary of inc general conference. report from the teIlers will not be presented until the next meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-15
GERMANS CHANGING FRONT.
Now High in Praise of the Military
 Skill 0R fha Vuua

Skill Of the Jnpa.
 Berlin, May 15.-The newspapers of all parties have begun vieing with one another In praise of Japan's military genius and in prophecies of the con tinued defeat of the Russians.
 Several morning journals openly de- clare that the Russian cause is lost. one intimating that Russia will pre- fer to make an attempt to recover her prestige in another sphere--evidently meaning Southern Asia--rather than 10 continue the struggle in Manchuria In- definitely. This change of tone per vades not only the military criticisms but the political leaders likewise. The National Zeitung, which Is regarded as the principal organ of the foreign of fee, predicts that China will side with Iapan as soon as Port Arthur falls and characterizes the Russian attempt to hold Manchuria as equally rash in con- ception and defective in execution.
 The suggestion of a St. Petersburg ,awsnaper that it Is the duty ct the civilized nations to threaten China y,itb an army of occupation if she shows indications of taking sides is treate das puerile. The powers have allowed Russia to have her way in Nanchuria merely because they were disincIined to re-enter upon Chinese adventures
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-15
SESSION OF THE BAPTIsTs
No Ripple Over Resolution as
 to Work Among Blacks.
csmmittse of which pr Dsvidsss su chairman, Arrives at . Decision which Is satisfactory to
 All Concerned.

Nashville. Tenn, May iz.--The second days session of the forty-ninth convene tion of Southern Baptists was made memorable by contributions axrrcrat- tag y52.S91 to the endowment fund or the Theological Seminary at Louisvfllc. There were several gifts Of s ,00o each. one coming from Boston man and one from an Atlanta woman. Mrs. W. Az Wiggs.
 The afternoon session of the conven~ ton was devoted to hearing of cosn- mittee reports of work on home rnis- sion board. Church extension, work in the mountains, the cities and the fron- tier. were dealt with and questions req garding new conditions In. those sec~ tions where the population is rapidly increasing were discussed.
 There had been anticipation Of rip~ pie in the convention when the cona- mittee on work among the negroes made It's report, but it was received and adopted in the same harmoniona manner that has characterized all pro- ceedings of the body
 This committee, of which Dr. A c. Davidson of Birmingham, Ala. is chair. man, considered the Virginia memorial asking for appointment of commits sion to study the problem of uplifting tne negro m all us phases. Alter a session Of i've hours. the c0mmittee arrived at an agreement satisfactory to all interested. It provides for the ap- pointment of a representative from each State to confer with the homa mission board with regard to plans for carrying on the work. The board hns heretofore directed the work and its policy will probably not be interfared with The committee on nominations for place of holding the next conven- tion held a session today. and 1t Is un- derstood that Fort Worth, Tex. was favored by a majority. Kansas City and St. Louis have been spoken ef in this connection.
 Pulpits of the city and neinhborina towns will be filled tomorrow by vislk- ing delegates, the announcements being read at this mornings session.
 This afternoon at the Spruce Street Baptist Church members of the We~ mans Mission Union met the rolored Baptist women of Nashvflle. bfra. Barker. President of the Union. was one of the speakers.
 At the night session Kansas Cifv. Mo. was selected as the next meeting place. The Nominating Committee re- ported in favor of Fort Worth. Tex. but the sentiment of the convention was overwhelmingly the other way and before vote was taken Fort Worth was withdrawn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-15
TURKS WREAK DEVASTATION Valley Laid in Vast by Troops
 -.c ARnENIASs SaE VICTIMS
  Sultan H iShed to Exterminate Disorderly Element. Believed Committees VIII Urge New Outrage as Cause for the Civilized Powers to Take Action
 Against Turkey.
ARMENIANs saE VICTIMS

Paris. May 14.-The Foreign Office here is without additional details of the widespread devastation wrought by Turkish troops in the Sassoun district Of Armenia. The French advices giv- ing the number of killed as 100 on each side Is considered to be far short of showing the magnitude of the affair. The burned villages occupied tlie most inaccessible portion of the Empire. and officials here say it will be impossible to learn the details inside of a month.
 The scene of the destruction is in a valley surrounded by mountains. The inhabitants are marauding tribes which constantly agitated against Turkey. The Sultan. therefore, wished to ex- terminate this disorderly element, but while not countenancing Armenian agi- tation, the signatories of the Berlin treaty have strongly disapproved of Turkeys methods in crushing agita tion.
 It is the belief in official circules that the international Armenian committees will use the new outrages as a lever to induce the civilized powers to unite in decisive action against Turkey.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-15
heath of Mrs. Fanny Monnett.

Greensboro, May l4-tSpecial. l--The death of Mrs. Fanny Simms Monette, wife of S. J. Monette, causes sorrow in all of Hale County as there is scarcely a more popular man in the County than MT. Monette. Mrs. Mo nette's health has been failing for rnonths. so her death was not uhex- nccted She was Q devoted member of the Methodist Church, and a woman nossessed of many lovable traits of character. The country home of the Monette's about ten miles from Greens boro, is kept up as in ante bellum times and their hospitality has been enjoyed by many in this section. It has been a haven of bliss for fishermen. sports men and everybody who would come and the beautiful big-hearted hostess who always gave a warm welcome and administered with so much pleasure to the comfort of her guests will be sad ly missed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-15
SUNDAY SCHOOL INSTITUTE.
Much Benefit Derived from the Talk
 ssf nr. HauafIl.

MucM bcneMt DeftVea IEVm tne I0Ake
 of Dr. Hamfll.
 Tuscaloosa. May l4.-(Speciai)- )-The Sunday School Institute under the di- rection of the Sunday School Board of the North Alabama Conference. had an interesting day at the Methodist Church yesterday.
 The devotional exercises were con- ducted by the Rev. J. V. Emerson, af- ter which the meeting was taken in charge by pr. H. M. Hamill. Super intendent of teacher training work for the Methodist Episcopal Church. South. He gave a splendid talk on Teaching in the Sunday School and gave many valuable points to the Sunday School teacher. After the helpful address by Dr. Hamill the reports of the superin- tendents were heard and it was found that much progress had been recently made In the sections represented in the Institute. Mrs. Hamill made a splen- did talk on Primary Teaching" and gave many valuable suggestions as to the fitting up of the primary depart ment Another valuable talk made by Mrs. Hamill was The Child in the Church.
 The meeting adjourned last evening at o'clock and it appears that much benefit was derived from the institute.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-15

ger in Illinois. Indiana, Michigan, Wis eonsln and Minnesota. Secretary Walsh personally directed the campaign which ended in Hearst instruction in South Dakota and Iowa and is respon- sible for the adoption of the Pettigrew resolution declining in advance to pledge the South Dakota Democrats to support the national ticket named at St. Louis.
 The majority of the National Com mittee of course are good men and true" But it Is to be considered that the minority who sympathize with Bryan and Hearst includes officers of the Committed who will have most to do with arranging ni the convention at St. Louis. not the least of which will be the. temporary organization of the convention.
 Another figure not inconsiderable in this diverting business will be General James B. Weaver of ancient greenback fame, who is a Hearst delegate from Iowa. Mir Hearst and Mr.. Brisbane and his human-interest. represent the dominant paternaiistic and socialistic spirit of this new political movement. while Messrs. Bryan and Weaver are counted upon to gather in all the dis contented money experimentalists and tinkers in the country. A collaborated platform by these people would, 1t Is definitely believed declare for Federal ownership of railways. teiegraphs- mines. etc.. and municipal ownership of other, public utilities. %
 Hearst clubs and organizations all ready established and working in many parts of the country would make q big starter for the party whose found- CTS would hope by continual pounding and fighting the two old parties to en- ter into it sooner or later. Meantime 1t Is expected to prove lucrative bus mess for the editor of The Commoner and the owner of the Hearst daiiies. sA R. H. Watkins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-15
JUDGE JONES WILL SPEAK.
Selected to Deliver EuIOEy on General
 John B. Gordon.

Nashville, Tenn, May 14.-All arrange ments for the Confederate reunion in June have been completed, and the Con federate organizations. in conjunction with the business associations, have pro- vided splendid program and made ann pie provision for the care and entertain ment of all visitors.
 The only variation from former rules is the giving of preference to the old soldier. The sponsors and maids of honor are to be entertained by the com manders of the departments. divisions or brigades which they represent. Provls- ion has been made for many of them in the best homes. The orator of the re- union will be Rev. McKim, of Washing ton, and Senator John w. Daniel, of Vir- ginia, has been selected to deliver the oration at the laying of the cornerstone of the monument to private Confederate soldiers.
 Memorial services will be held on the second day in honor of the late com mander-in-chief, Gen. John B. Gordon, and Judge Thomas G. Jones, ex-govern- or of Alabama. will deliver the eulogy and present the resolutions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-15
FRENCH CONFIDENCE SHAKEN.
Still, France Thinks that Kuropatixin'
 afraferx VIII Prevail.

Still, France Thinks that Kuropatixin'a
 Strategy Will Prevail.
 Paris, May l4.-French confidence In Russian prowess is much shaken as a result of the recent developments con corning the weakness of General Ku- ropatkin,s land forces.
 The early Japanese successes were accepted as merely preliminary, it be- ing believed by officials and the pub lie that Kuropatxin was concentrat- ing a vast force, approximately 100000 men. which eventually would annihiiate the small Japanese army. Military ex- perts of The Figaro and other leading journals have sought to demonstrate that Kuropatkin's success was ma thematical certainty, on the grounds that his force was four times greater than that of the Japanese.
 But the reports of the last ten days have shown a constant shrinkage of Kuropatkin's army until now 1t Is gem erally accepted in official circles that he has not more than 200, 900 men, in- cluding those locked up at Port Ar thur and in other garrisons. Tho an- nouncement that the Russian comman- der has put of taking the offensive un- til July. in order to secure reinforce ments. adds to the belief that his
 
 over-estimated. However, officials and the public continue to believe that Ku- ropatkin Is working out a strategic plan, attracting the Japanese far in land, where ultimately he will over whelm them. The feeling of conn., dence, however. Is steadily diminish ing.
 General Brugere. head of the French army, called recently on Ambassador Porter. and the two veterans went over the Manchurian campaign from the standpoint of French and American military experts. They agreed that much would depend on the topography of the country between Mukden and Harbin. owing to the part artillery will play in commanding the passage of rock defiles.
 During the conference. it was sug- gested that Russian campaign some what similar to General Lees campaign in Virginia, probably would be the most effective means of stopping the Japanese advance
 Oficial advices received today say there is an enormous congestion of military forces near Trkutsk. Siberia owing to the inability of the troops to cross Baikal, the floating Toe still pre- venting the passage of boats.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-15
10 Protect BondhoIders.

New York. May lL-Speyer and com- pany and Kuhn, Loeb and Company. in conjunction with the Mexican Central Railroad Securities Company, Ltd, am nounce they have taken steps to protect the interests of bondholders of the Mext- can Central Railroad Company. To this end they ask holders of the consolidated mortgage per cent bonds. the first and second consolidated income bonds. and the collateral trust four and half per cent. bonds to deposit their securities with the Equitable Trust Company of this city or with Speyer Brothers of Lon don. The notice to the bondholders states that their interests are in jeopardy and that the situation calls for united ac- tiOu.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-15
SOUTHERN PREsBYTERIANs.
General Assembly Win Convene in City
 of Mobile May IA.


 Mobile. Ala, May 14--The general as- sembly of the Southern Presbyterian Church will convene in Mobile, Thurs day, May IA. and remain in session prob ably ten days. Delegates are expected from all the Southern States. Among the prominent ministers who will be in att tendance are Dr. Neel of Kansas City, Drs. Hemphili and Lyons of Louisville, and Dr. o. R. English of Richmond, Va The assembly will be opened Thurs day morning at Il o'clock with a sermon by the retiring moderator, Dr. A. C.. Hopkins. of West Virginia. A new mod orator will then be elected and the as- sempiy will proceed to business. Among the important questions to he considered Is the proposed union of the Northern and Southern Presbyterian churches This matter is expected to evoke much discussion. Another propo- sition to be considered is the union of the Dutch Reformed Church and the South ern Presbyterian Church.
 The night sessions will be taken up largely by popular meetings in the in- terest of the various church causes with short addresses by members of the as- sembly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-15
Denth of Col. !. H. M, CI,neh

Savannah, Ga., May 14.-Col. J. H. M. Clinch, aged S1, died at his residence here tonight after a long illness. He leaves a large fortune. Mrs. Robert Anderson of Washington, D. C., is sister and the only surviving near relative of Colonel Clinch. He leaves thirteen nephews and nieces one of whom Is Governor D. c. Howard of South Carolina. Colonel ClInch was born in Mobile, but had re- sided In Savannah for fifty years. He served in the Confederate army winning a brevet as Colonel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-15
Preaching Holy War.

Gyantse, Thibet, Friday. May 1S.-The country in front of the Mission is in a ferment The Llamas, like the Mullahs on the Patuan frontier, are going from valley to valley preaching a holy war. The thousand Khamba warriors are marching to join the army in the Gy- antse fort. The bombardment of the camp continues. The Thibetans have found the range of every building in the camp, but the British are we'll under cover and com munication with the rear is still open.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-15
The E;uropean sauadron.

Washington, May l4.-The Navy DC partment Is informed that the Euro pean squadron. consisting of the cruis- CTS OImpia Cleveland and Baltimore and commanded by Rear Admiral Jew ell. left Guantanamo Bay bound for q cruise in the Mediterranean. The squadron will join the battleshiI squadron of the North Atlantic fleet commanded by Rear Admiral Barker al Lisbon
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-15
secretary of Interior. Rulings.

Washington, May 14.--The Secretary of the Interior has issued detailed i'm structions to members of the Five Civ ilized tribes of Indians who may de- sire to have removed the restruction at present placed on the alienation of their lands The regulations require that a petition be filed with the Indian Agent at the Union Agency at Musko- gee, and the petitioner Is required to give information as to his capacity to control his own affairs.