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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24
|MILLIKEN IN
 OWN BEHALF Takes Stand in Trial af
 DOthan. TROOPS STILL ON GUARD
 .s- Feeling Is Stroug Against Accused Postmaster. It is Nov said That Hs Haa BsEoss Bssn Charged with ozs4rss
 sanilsr so Present.
 Accusation.
TROOPS STILL ON GUARD

Dothan. March 2s.--( (specia1. -1exti- mony in the case Of ". VI. MfIliken, postmaster of Dothan. accused uf havinx committed a crimfnaI axsauit upon Misz Snyder. hia sister-fn-law. was concluded today and the argument Of fhs counsei begun. The case is being conda1tsd be- hind closed doors on account cf tae 6zax- acter of the testimony.
 Yesterday Miss Snyder went upon fh& witness stand and told her account of the alleged assault. and today Milliksn aa*a testimony in his own behalf Aslilfk1U admitted that he had engaged in sfru<~ gle with the young woman. but vlgor0u2iX denied that an assault had been coHAnitA ted.
 Dothan and all Houston County nxs greatly interested in the outcome of fha hearing. and threats against the dekonas ant have been made.
 Troops still on Duty.
 The local company of the Alabama Nks ti0nai Guard 10 stiIl on duty at the gaii. and ahy attempt by a mob fo ovqrfid1 the majeatg qf the law will meet vita prompt action. II cannot be eeused that great feeling against the prisoner exssie. but the sheriM is determined to nfuser< the accused man. It is now aaid that MiiIilxen has before this been charged with similar crimes.
 So far there has been nothing da1e11rea that would indicate the Identity ok fhs' rnnrderers Of Isaiah wilson. khs while man who was shot down at his homo orc night last week. It was theory at tho lime of the killing that Il might have had some connection with the case againss Mllliken, but it Is now believed that aAch was not true, Wilson was a man of dis. reputable character.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24
JAPANESE oRGANIiAT1oN.
Everything Has Been Planned t,
 Perfection.

Perfection.
 London, March 2s.-A series of messages dated between March 10 and March 1T. sent by correspondent of The Daily Mail at Chinampho, Korea. decribes the perfect organization and arrangements of the Japanese in Korea. Elaborate preparations have been made for the landing of troops and advancing them through the country and pontoon bridges and stables are built wherever they are found to be necessary. The greatest diff hculty facing the Japanese Is the conl- missariat. as. owing to the poor fool suplies. of Korea, 1t Is only possible at present to maintain 5000 men.
 The Japanese hold two enormously strong positions at Ping Yang and on the MiokakSan range. between Huang Ju and Seoul. The latter. the correspondent says. is probably impregnable and secures Seoul from land attacks from the north west
 In the even of defeat, 1t is intended to hold the passes at Kazan, thus protecting the Ping Yang Valley. Japanese troops are suffering from disentery and pneu- nonia. and many. of the cavalry horseJ which the correspondent says are poor, have died, but the army Is full of sspirit There probably are 10000 Japanese at Ping Yang, which the Correspondent points out might easily have been taken when the Russian scouts first ar rived. there being then only 25O Japan ese soldiers. The Russians intended to make Anju their base, but, owing to the delay of arrival of reinforcements, they were afraid they would be cut off and so re- tired. Meanwhile, the Japanese advanced to Ping Yang by forced marches, the troops being almost without equipment
 k@ Russians are preparing to prevent the Japanese landing at Pax Chon, 20 miles west of Anju. and he says the Japanese sailors admit that Port Arthur is so pro- tected by mines and torpedoes that 1t would mean death to approach it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24
PARDON FOR AouTNo.
Recommended by Secretary of Wal TaRt.

Washington, March 2s.-The Secretary of War has submitted to the President for action the record of evidence taken in the court martial proceedings against Brlgadier General 5illivano Aquino. an insurgent FiIltpino ofKlcer. for giving an order for the shooting of five American prisoners resulting in the death of three of them. The Secretary reviews the case at considerable length and recom- nerds that Aduinp. who has now been confined for three years. receive a full pardon.
 The prisoners were in the custody of Q Filipino named Guerrero, In Aquino'e command. who is said to have resembled AGuino in appearance. The surviving prisoners ciairn that Aouino himself gave the order for their execution, but Aquino, when charged with the crime insisted that 1t must have been Guerrero who gave the order. He produced number of native soldiers to support his oonten- ton and also claimed to have had Gverrero tried by court martial for hav- ing executed the prisoners. Guerrero was found guilty and executed by Aqui- nos command.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24
rHREn KINDS or REtIoIoN.
Japs Have Christian. shintcism and
 Buddhism Chaplain.

Japs Have Christian. Shintcism and
 Buddhism Chaplain.
 Minneapolis. March 2s.--Three kinds of religious comfort are being supplied to the Japanese army bssthe Japanese Gov ernment, according to letter written by L. H. Roote. to a local clergyman. Christianity, Shintoism and Buddhism are being placed on an equal footing Mir. Roote says:
 Tn Kobe today we saw Rev. Mir. Hayahawa. one of our Japanese clergy men. and he told us the government is said to have appointed Christian chap lain for each division of the army, as 1t proceeded to the front. thus placing Christianity on an equal footing with Shintoisn, the religion of the govern ment itself, and with Buddhism each of which has chaplain in each division of the army.
 lew also heard that the War Minister. although { Christian. has made a ruling that every war correspondents with the army must have a Christian interpreter unless the correspondent himself speaks the language we'll
 "The reason for this ruling is that in the war with China it was only the Christian interpreter who proved reliable and a creditable representative of z his country"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24

the fort on the west side. This situa- come up the river.
 On account of the fear that the United States gunboat Helena will be withdrawn, the American residents here have tele- graphed United states Minister Conger at Pehin. requesting the presence of an American man of war In constant com mnnication during the continuance of the war for the purpose especially of pro- tecting property during the disorder that win attend the interregnum between Rus sian and Japanese occupations. an event that Is anticipated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24
ANOTHER PROPOSITION.
Sully Will Be Asked to Name Terms for Settlement.


 New York, March 23.-It was reported tonight that Daniel J. Sully will be asked tomorrow by the creditors of his firm to make another proposition for settlement. IL was stated that the acceptance of this proposition. if at all satisfactory would be practically certain and would involve the immediate reinstatement of Sully on the cotton exchange. The &C., tion was brought about. 1t was stated, by the fact that bankruptcy proceedings would be long drawn out and that cer- tain creditors with large claims would bo seriously affected by the delay in getting ready money.
 l. was said that this action was prob ably hastened by the report that Lehman Brothers and Atwood. Violet & Conn pany had retained Samuel Untermeyer to institute supplementary proceedings against the alleged members of the bull pool who are said to have deserted Mir. Sully.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24
SENATE COMMITTEE ACTS
Judge Will Prepare His Case
 During the Summer.
Member of Lower House Prepares Hill to Legislass the Objection able Jurist Out ef ofacs.
 Its Drawbacks.
Advertiser Bureau.
 Colorado Building.

Washington, March 2s
 Although the House of Representatives will undoubtedly adopt the recommenda- ton of the Judiciary Committee to bring Impeachment proceedings against Federal Judge Charles Swayne of Florida, 1t is altogether likely that such proceedings will not be brought into the Senate untii the short session of Congress. beginning next December. The steering committee of the Senate has been considering the matter for several days, recognizing the probability of the House ordering the im- peachment trial. Today 1t became known that the steering Committee had decided to advise that Congress allow Judge Swayne the summer months in which to prepare his case.
 It ls known that Swayne intends to make strong fight and the best lawyers in the Senate think the trial win con- sumo at least three months time.
 The Real Reason.
 The administration is very anxious for an early adjournment and to allow the trial to come of now would seriously irl- terfere with tho adrninistration's cam paign program. This Is the real reason for postponing the trial until next De- cember
 A member of the House Committee on the Judiciary has prepared a bin looking to q consolidation of the Northern and Southern Judicial Districts of Florida.
 This expedient is proposed to leglslate Judge Charles Swayne out of office and avoid the necessity for iEupeachine him. There is serious objection to this plan among many members Of the House.
 It is said in opposition to the plan that even if the district should be abolished Judge swayne stili would be entitled to his salary as judge and that 1t would work hardship on the people of the northern district and on the judge for ehe southern district of the State. R. 1T. watllns.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24
UNDER 1fARTEAL RunR
Colorado Troops Rsach Trinidad Coal
 Fields.


 Trinidad, Colo, March 2s.--A special train bearing 80 naesnbers of the Nati0ns al guard arrived here today. The coE,- ing Of the troops caused absolutely 10 excitement. Camp was established in this city and dstachpenta were sent out to various coal camps to relieve the mine guards employed by the coal companies who have been draaging 6 . day each.
 Immediately upon arrival Major Hill read hts first general order placing the entire county under martial law, order ing ali salOpnB. danes hails and other resorts of questionable nature to eloss at . D. m. daily. Ali having fire arms iis their poesession are required to regv ister, them immediately with the military authorities and sale of fire arms and arnmunits1p in the county ig absolutely f1fhidnen
 STho miiia owners have 4nsiated &oT a. month past flas theg could not get man to operate their pfepeftfss because nCn- unionista were Afraid to go, to work un- less afEorded military protection. sher- iR Clark finally was induced to join the request for troops on the ground that he could no longer control the situation. Good ordeE prevails throughout the coun- ty so far as reported.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24
naatb of Dr. pavid Mackay.

Dallas, Texas. March 3.-Dr David Mackay, aged T years. died here today. He was born in Glasgow and served on an English warship in the Crimean wa- as surgeon. In the civil war he was under Burnside in the army of the Po- tomac. Later he was city physician at New Orleans. He was a member of the Beard of Pension Examiners, and for six years was surgeon general of the Grand Army of the Republic of the United States. He was a man of deep research and noted for wide philan- tnrcpy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24

wade, Georgia. and pr. II. IT. Carey. Ala bana. Secretary. q A. Hoiloman, Flor ida: treasurer, Jasper eumnerlins Flor ida; executivs commfttee. A. a. Cum mer, R. M Storm, .. M. Lee. W B. Henderson, e Murphy, John l.. Edwprds. [. "A. Crawford and McQueen Chalfes Of
 Florida; V R. ToNhsend ana k -: c. c. gThach, IT. Fl. Welch and z. C.. Charhbiiss of Alabama. The president of the association was empowered to Ap- point board of arbitration.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24
sUBsIpIEs qo THRoUGH.
Fast Mall South and West VIII
 be Continued.

Washington, March 2S.-When the House adjourned to-day some progress had been made in the reading of the post ofilce appropriation bill for amendment. but only six pages were disposed of. The appropriation for the railway mail ser vice was carefully scrutinized and in the case of inland mali transportation by star routes the appropriation was sealed down from ss.ioo.000 to Ns5p0oo
 The question as to the length of time a postal car may be used before 1t comes unfit for service was settled by the House when an amendment by Mir. Taw- ney (Minn.) was adopted, providing that for the rental of cars which have been in service for more than fifteen years.
 An unsuccessful nsht was made against the appropriation for special fa- cilities over trunk lines south from Wash. ington and west from Kansas City.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24
Another Case Rsvsrssd.

Jefferson City. March 23.-Division No. 2 of the Supreme Court, today reversed and remanded the case of John H. Sohnettler, convicted of boodling while a member of the House of Delegates Tn g.. Louis and sentenced to four years in the penitentiary The reversal was on the ground that information was not verified by affldavits as required by law, the opinion stating that the information is not void but should have been amend ed during the trial and before the case was disposed of in the lower court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24
Native Revolution spreads.

Berlin. March Ex-Governor von Putt hammer of the Cameroons. cables that the revolt of the natives has spread to Cross river (one of the points marking the boundary of German territory in West Africa) and been extended to Brit ish territory in Nigeria. and that the British customs station at Obokum was attacked on March 10. The Governor adds that Colonel Mueller Is at Cross river and has the situation in hand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24
CUBAN PRospERrTY.
Effects of Reciprocity Treaty With
 UnitedStAfes.

Havana, March 23.--As result of the operations of the reciprocity treaty be- tween the United States and Cuba and the. steady upward price of sugar. scarce ly any of the sugar crop will be held in the storehouses as was formerly the rule the planters shipping the entire output.
 A large proportion of the sales are for future delivery. and when the grinding season terminates. practically the entire yield will be marketed.
 The acreage of cane. especially in the Santa Clara sugar districts win be large ly increased The new tobacco crop k the finest ever gathered. the plan adopted ins the United States of covering entire fields with cheesecioth producing the larg- est leaves which are of the finest texture and aroma. and are hawiesH because eri- tirely protected from insects The orange trees planted by AmeFicas arc begin- ming to bear heavily. Shipments of pine apples and vegetables hat6 begun.
 Considerable acreages of aea island cot- ton wifi be planted this yearas the result of last years experiment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24
Dav and HugseII gail.

New York. March 23.-W. A. Day, As- sistant to the United States Attorney General, and Charles W. Russcgi. special assistant to United States Attorney Gen eral. who wiii look after the interests of this government during the transfer of the property and rights of the New Pan- anna Canal Company of France to the United States, were passengers on the steamer Cedric. which sailed today for Liverpool. They win act with William Nelson Cromwell. who represents the French interests.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24
Lord Curzon,s Holidav.

London, March 2S.-With reference to the approaching holiday of Lord curzon of Kedelston,' the viceroy of India. the Secretary of State for India. Mr. Brod- rick announced in the House of Commons today that Lord Carzon intended return- ing to India in September By leaving his post he vacated the viceroyship but no successor would be appointed at pres~ ent, so the position would be open for the reappointnent of Lord Curxon on the ax- pIration of his vacation should King Ed ward 50 desire.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24
Russians FaaI Rettar.

St. Petersburg, March 24.-9.34 a. m.)-- As no further despatches, official or otherwise, have arrived here from Port Arthuru up to this morning. the officials have come to the conclusion that the bombardment by the Japanese fleet the night of March M and tho morning of March a failed to cause any damage considered worthy to be reported to the Emperor. In consequence. considerable satisfaction at the continued fruItlessness of the Japanese assaults on Port Arthur prevails in high circles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24
WILL RELAX CENSORSHIP.
Believed to be Indicative of Impend- ing Land Battles.

London, March 4.-The stringent Jap anese censorship Is likely to be relaxed early in April. says The Daily TeleKraph's Seoul correspondent.
 This coincides with the numerous indi- cations of the immlnence of land opera tions.
 In the meantime the veil has not lifted. and not a word has yet issued. either of hcially from Japan or unofiicially from any other source, concerning the last |bombardment of Port Arthur. The rumored naval battle of March IS is also totally unconfirmed. and Is made more improbable by Vice-Admiral Maka- |rofE's virtual admission that the Russian fleet withdrew when the Japanese tried lto cut 1t off from two sides.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24
Harvard-YaIe Raratta

New London, Conn, March 23-The annual Harvard-Yale regatta will be held here June 30. with the following order of events: Freshman race about 10:s0 a. m. from the big bridge two miles up stream; Varsity four-oar crew race, two miles up stream front Point. where fresh- man race terminates: Vastly eight-oar crew race at flood tide. approximately 12:30 p. m. Should the water be too rough. the Varsity race will be rowed at 2:S0 p. m: William H. MeiIkleham of New York will be asked to oficiate as referee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24
Fire in Fairmount, w. Va |.

Fairmont, W. Va. March zs.-Fire fin the Miller Clark Gray Company sstore broke out tonight, completely destroyed the building and $30,Oe0 stock of grain. The building ans stock were valued at SS0, GOO, insurance, sSO,oO0. The origin of the fire is not yet known. It Is believed. however, to be the work of an incendiary. from the fact that nine fires have occur red here within the past three days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24
BATTLESHIP IS
 DESTROYED Report of Another Jap
 Victory FIGHT OCCURRED MARCH IS
OCCURRED MARCH IS
Furious Engagement With
 Port Arthur Fleet.
Seven Japanese Causalties are Told of, But no. Mention is Made of the Condition of
 the Fleet.

Tokio. March RIA special dispatch From Moji Opposite Shir ionoseld. Japan) says the Japanese fleet made another att tack on Port Arthur, March Ia. bombard- ed the city and its defenses, and fought a furious engagement with the Russian fleet outside the harbor. destroying one Russian battleship.
 Seven Japanese casualties are reported.
 There is no information concerning the Japanese fleets condition.
 The Navy Department has not been ad- vised of this engagement. but evidently expects news
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24
Two Belated Dispatches

St. Petersburg. March 24.-(6:16 .a m.)-- Two belated press dispatches, dated Muk- den, March 22, have been received. They refer briefly to the last bombardment of Port Arthur, but shed no new light on the result of the combat. The Novosti holds that the failure of this lombard ment. despite the different disposition of the enemy's ships from that of the fruit less attack of March 9, confirms the opin- lon of the inability of the Japanese to effectively conduct war
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24
Cotton Mills Ordered sold

Charleston. s. C.. March 23-JudRe ". H. Brawley in the United states Circuit Court to-day ordered the sale of the De- Kalb cotton mills of Camden. this state. for the benefit of the creditors. The up set price Is fixed at s15O.OO0 and the date of sale Is left with Special Master Thom- as c. Duncan
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24
THREE NEGROES KILLED.
Result of Race Disturbance in
 Arkansas.

Little Rock, Ark. March RIA special to The Gazette from Dewitt says:
 Three negroes were killed in a race bat tie today at St. Charles. this County. search for two negroes who yesterday had seriously wounded two white men in fist fight. at St. Charles and while pass- ing through a section of woodland they were fired at from a thicket by \ party of negroes. The whites returned the fire and instantly killed Garrett Flood Win Madison and Win Baldwin,
 The tragedy has greatly aroused the community and further trouble Is feared A posse left here tonight for St. Charles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24
nrononnnrh Finad a1nn

Atlanta, Ga, March 2S.-w. H. McDon- ough of Chicago was fined $1OO in the Re- corders court here today for beating has wife in carriage on the most fashionable street in Atlanta yesterday McDonough pleaded guilty to the charge and asked that the fine be imposed and the case dismissed but the court ordered the wit nesses heard from,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24
Cattle Breders oreanize

Jacksonville, Fla, March 23-The Cat tie Breeders Convention here organized themselves into an association to be known as the Southeastern Cattle Breed CTS Association. They adopted.a consti- tuition and elected officers as follows: President, s. H. GaitskiIl. Florida: vice president, c. A. Carson, Florida; !. C.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24
Convicted of Rioting.

Evansville. Ind. March 2s.-In the Cir cult Court today Grant AtIIin, charged with riotous conspiracy in the July race riots, was fined $50 for plain riot, the charge of riotous conspiracy having been nulIed. Atkin Is the only white man thus far convicted in the local courts for talk ing part in the July riots. Several ne groes have been sent to the penitentiary,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24
Tonahaka 0iva TroubIa.

Seoul. March 23.--Noon.-The .Tonghalxs are giving trouble in the northeastern part of Korea and are making overtures to the Russians. A detachment of Japan ese from Gensen engaged body of Tong haks near samung, with the result that twenty-four of the Tonghaks were kill ed and wounded, and thirty-nve captured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24
BARBER KILLS HIMSELF.
Almost Sewers His Head from Body
 With O Razor.

W4SA 0 AAa6OAs
 Birmingham, Ala, March 2S.-A special to The Age-Herald from Meridian. Miss. says:
 'HypoIite J. O'NeiIIie barber, stopped shaving a man here tonight about 8 o'clock. and stepped out the back door of the shop and almost severed his own head from his body with his razor. dying in a few moments. O'NeiIlie is said to have attempted suicide twice before while living In Biloxi. He was originally from New Orleans, and came here three years ago. He was about S5 years old and leaves a wife and three children.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24
MONT GOMERY, ALABAAdA, THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1904 T

United states District Court. His attor- neys argued for his release on the ground that the act of Congress is unconstitu- tionsl and requires Chinaman born in the United states to establish proof of citizenship and Is therefore contrary to the fourteenth amendment. Decision will be rendered tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24
No Aereoment as to Morocco.

London, March 24-Foreign Secretary Lansdowne fin letter replying to an in- quiry from Manchuria. says that no agreement has yet been concluded with none vas ever contemplated by which Morocco would be eeded to France.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24
chinnmnn Makes Q Fieht.

Jacksonville. Fla, March 23.-Quong Cong one of the chlnamen ordered de- ported by Commissioner Archibald last week, today sued out a writ of habeas corpus before Judge J. W. Lock of the