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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-19
NOW QUITTING DOWN.
The Excitement Around Statesboro,
 Ga, is Subsiding.

Ga., is Subsiding.
 Statesboro, Ga, Aug. 18.-The de- velopments in the situation here, fol- lowing the burning of the negroes. Reed and Cato, on Tuesday. show to- day repetition of yesterdays events. excepting that no killings have been reported from the country districts. Two negroes, a man and a woman, were whipped near Register. ten miles from here last night. It Is reported also that several others received lash tngs at other localities.
 Preacher" Gaines. one of the alleged leaders of the Before Day Club has left town. and others of less note are going. Few use the railroads. but many are tramping through the woods to unknown destinations. Some have been warned to go; others finding whips at their cabin doors are taking the hint and are going to avoid pun ishment that Is sure to follow. Already a serious result Is foreseen by some. Scarcity of labor in the cot ton fields Is sure to follow. The cotton picking season Is at hand, and the ex- odus of negroes has been so great al- ready as to threaten inconvenience at least
 Sheriff Kendrick today gave out g. statement denying that of Captain R. NJ. Hitch of Savannah and other sol diers. that deputy shcriffs aided Tn overpowering the troops and that Sher fir Kendrick pointed out the prisoners to the mob-
 Sheriff Kendrick declares that 1t was no deputy of his who seized Captain Hitch. the commander of the troops, and threw him down the stairs. where he was disarmed. but was a man who merely resembled one of the deputies, and 1t as this resemblance which mis- led Captain Hitch.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-19
ATTITUDE OF ENGLAND.
Matter of Shanghai ships is for the
 Interested Powers.


 London, Aug. 1S.-Beyond represent ing to China the importance of pre- serving the neutrality of her territory, Great Britain has taken no action in regard to the Russian cruiser and the torpedo boat destroyer now at Shang- hai. The question of the disposition of these ships is looked upon as pecu- liarly a matter which concerns Japan, Russia and China.
 Sympathy Is felt for Japan for their efforts to prevent the two vessels from again participating in war. If Rus sia maintains her purpose to dismantle them, it is expected that Japanese naval officers will be permitted to ex- amine the vessels and assure them selves that they are really disarmed and dismantled as was done at Tsing- tau in the case of the Russian battle- ship Czarevitch and the three torpedo boat destroyers there.
 Information received by the officials here indicates that China Is deeply concerned about her position and is earnestly urging the diplomatic repre- sentatives of the powers at Pekin to induce their governments to give as- sistance in preserving the inviolability of her waters and territory outside the line as originally declared to be the zone of hostilities.
 The Japanese Legation here claims that as China Is too weak to maintain her neutrality. 1t is essential for Japan to take measures for her own self f-pro- lection. The Legation does not see how the cases can become a matter for the attention of the powers. These vessels, the Legation asserts. are vio- lating the neutrality. of China by re- maining and refitting at Shanghai and 1t is the duty of Admiral Togo to deal directly with them unless they are com pletely dismant1ed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-19
OFFER OF THE MIKADO,
Egress From Port Arthur Pronered the
 Non-Combatants.

Non-Combatants.
 Tokio, Aug. 1S,-Major Yamoka, rep resenting the Japanese forces besieg- ing Port Arthur, met the Russian chief of the garrison stan 500 yards north of Shoshying, at 10:30 a. m., August 16, under a flag of truce. and delivered to him the Emperor's offer to remove non- combatants to place of safety. The tender included women and children under 16 years of age, priests. diplo- mats and officers of neutral powers.
 The conditions of the answer requir- ed that August 17 at 10 o'clock the on-combatants should advance under a flag of truce. At o'clock August 17 detachment of Japanese infantry would accept their delivery at the con- ference point and convey them to Dal- ny. together with a limited amount of baggage, the examination of which was to be optional. Non-combatants were forbidden to bring books, written doc uments and articles relating to war. The Russians were required to answer either yes or no, and they were not al- lowed to alter the Japanese conditions.
 The Emperor of Germany has cabled a request that the Japanese, direct commander Hopman an d Lieutenant Gilgenheim, the German attaches at Port Arthur. to withdraw in accordance with the Japanese offer. t1eld Mar shal Yamagata advised the comman- der of the besieging force and the En- peror of Germany's order was deliv- cred to the Russian chief of staff at a conference held yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-19
LITTLE NEWS CONTAINED.
nevert. ef Jessen and Reitenstein
 AAd No LiGht.

HeUORfn 01 JeDoeo on0 NeAtenstehn
 Add No Light.
 St. Petersburg, August 1S.-(3:20 A. Ml-I,enethy reports received from AdmfraI lessen and Captain Reiten- stein. commander of the Crusier As- kold. concerning the fights of the vlad- ivostok and Port Arthur squadrons, while adding somewhat to the details of these engagements. do not carry the naval situation in the far east beyond the despatches previously re- ceived by the Associated Press.
 Captain Reitenstein is apparently un- able to throw any further light upon the all-absorbing question of the whereabouts of the vessels of the Port Arthur squadron. Both the Ad- mirars report and tho captains report are unqualified in their praise of the courage and devotion shown by tho officers and men in the face of over whelming odds. but they make 1t plain that all the vessels thus far located are damaged beyond the hope of fur ther active service in view of the pres ent lack of facilities of the Russians for making repairs in the far east.
 The general staff attributes the re- fusal of the offer made by the Japa- nese that non-combatants might leave Port Arthur to the simple fact that none remain except shipwrights and other government employees whose ser vices are Indispensable. all other male civilians having been long ago en- rolled in the army and the women and children having already left.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-19
STRIKERS ARE HUNGRY
ATTEMPT TO CAPTURE STEERS IN
 CHICAGO sTREETs.
Police Use Clubs Vigorously, and Af- ter . Fierce Battle Quiet is Re st0red-Women Engage lA
 Disturbamce.

Chicago, August 1s.--The fiercest riot of the stock yards strike occurred this evening when hungry dwsllers of the packing house district sought to capture or kill eight steers which had escaped from the yards The mob numbered 1000 persons and the streets were cleared only after 120 policenent In five squads. had charged the rioters on four sides.
 Shots were fired and scores of riot CTS were clubbed. A bullet grazed the cheek of Police Lieutenant George Prim and a sergeant was stripped of his star and club by a woman rioter. one was so severely battered that he was sent to the Englewood Union hospital. Few arrests were made as the police contented themselves with dispersing the mob.
 The temper of the police was shown, however, when a call for reinforce ments was answered by . number of patrol wagons followed by an ambu- lance. In no previous riot wore clubs Vsed so freely.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-19
c. A. R. CONVENTION ENDS.
General Blackmar Elected Commando
 in-Chief by the Veterans.

General Blnckmar Elected Commander
 in-Chief by the Veterans.
 Boston, August 1s.-General Will mon W. Blackmar of this city was elected commander in chief of the grand army of the republic, by accla- nation at the closing session of the national encampment today and Dem yer, Colorado, was selected as the place for the encampment of 1905.
 The other national officers elected were: Senior Vice Commander in Chief, John R. King; Washington, D.. C.; Junior Vice Commander, Geo. w. Patten, Chattanooga, Tenn.: Surgeon General. Dr. Warren R. King. Indian apolis; Chaplain in Chief, Rev J. H.. Bradford, Washington, D. c.
 The G. A. R. convention was ad- journed sine die shortly after three o'clock this afternoon. The principal business was the passage of the reso- lution declaring that any modification of the voting franchise should be along lines of Intelligence and fitness and not along lines of race and color." dis approving Of the adYSssion of Sons of Veterans to secret 0. A. R. meetings. and the laying on the table of a res olution regarding the proposed fra ternal convention of the survivors of the union and confederate armies
 Mrs. Mary T. Hager of Chicago was elected National Prisident of the La- dies of the G. A. R.
 The resolution regarding the pro- posed fraternal convention of the Blue and Grey survivors of the union and confederate armies to be held at Wash fngton, D. C., in May, 1905, was laid on the table.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-19
THE STEEL OUTLOOK.
Comment on the Situation by The Iron Age.

SVmmcmt On Inc Sntuou00 Oy The AFOh
 Age.
 New York, Aug. 1e.-Considerfng the fact that the agreement in the steel trade has long possessed . shadowy value, says The Iron Age, the senti- ment of recent occurrences has been rather surprising. Certain demands have been made upon the Republic Company in connection with the con- version contract and have been fiatly refused. and there the matter rests. So far as the great mass of the ton mage of the finished steel is concern ed. the situation is not at all changed. whether billets are selling at $23 or a $19. The great companies which make finished products going back to the ore are not affected at all.
 The large consumers of steel either have their converson contracts or their sliding scale contracts based on pig iron, which has declined from natural causes. Under the sliding scale con- tracts they have have been getting their steel at close to s19 for some time past. It Is only, 2. limited num- Der of small outside forges and rolling mills who have been held under the agreement. and with a wide open mar ket for steel they will simply be placed in somewhat better position to fight for a modest share in the finished lines.
 Tn market like the/ present, this may have some influence.
 The real danger lies In the gathering signs of a disintegration among the more serious pools in the finished trade. Foremost among these is the Beam Association.
 The outlook for the maintenance of prices on structural materials Is not regarded as particularly promising. There Is growing uneasiness. too. in the plate pool.
 Reports are current that the steel rail-makers will probably take up the matter of 1905 prices early during Sep tember. In the meantime, the selling prices of light rails are showing a further decline. and what little busi- ness is doing Is being fought for until at times as low as $1s.50 and $19 at the mill is being accepted.
 The Southern labor situation is ex- pected to come to a head at an early date. There may be some trouble, but 1t is believed that 1t will not be long before the district is again producing at a normal rate. In the meantime the greater part of what business is coming upon the basis of $11.50 for No. foundry at furnace.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-19
BEST TIME TO CURE DYSPEPSIA.
E. G. Fowler Guarantees Mi-o-na VIII
 Cure if Used Now.

Cure if Used Now.
 The warm weather months are the best in the whole year for the treat ment of dyspepsia and stomach trou- bles. The outdoor life. the fruit and berries which are so literally eaten. all help to restore tone to the diRes. tive system.
 MT. Fowler is ready to refund the money if Mi-o-na does not cure indi- gestion and stomach troubles at any season, but urges all who are athlete d with dyspepsia to begin the use of Mi-o-na now, knowing that the cure will be more quickly effected.
 If the food you eat gives you pain and discomfort and does not digest readily, a Mi-o-na tablet taken after each meal will soon bring relief and complete freedom from all stomach troubles. Mi-o-na soothes and heals the infiamed stomach lining, n1insles with the food. aids digestion, gives tone and strength to the whole sys. tenn, and makes complete and perma ach troubles.
 you perfect satisfaction and do all that Is claimed for it, return the empty box to E. c. Fowler. and he will refund your money without question. You are the sole judge. A soc box contains two weeks treatment, and this guaran- tee covers two boxes.
 Take advantage of the summer, the best time in the whole year to regain good health and to enjoy 1t.
 aug 10-1519.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-19

the race issue. taking the ground that if the packers win the strike. all the white residents will be driven from the stockyards region. and that the place will become . negro settlement with population of at least 7o.ceo men, 'wo- men and children.
 4 new source of triuble deveiopeo m the strike situation today whom the grease wagon teamsters voted to han dle nothing for meat dealers who are on the .unfair" list. The teamsters will not haul any refuse except for dealers who patronize the independent packerb only.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-19
No Appoi.tms.ts Untii After nlectisa'

Washington Special to Baltimore Sun.
 Representative Sydney E. Mudd of Maryland. was visitor at the White House today. when he conferred with the President about political matters and several postoface appointments for Maryland. The President entered into an understanding with Mir. Mudd not to make any of the appointments un- til after the election. Mir. Mudd realizes he has before him the poli- tical fight of his life in his own Con- gressional district and manifested no disposition to discuss national politics. He felt confident President Roosevelt would be elected and thought the Re- publicans have a good chance of carrying Maryland"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-19
STRIKE BREAKER GOES MAD.
Excitement Drives Herbert Dawsol
 Out of His Right Mind

Excatememt Drives Herbeft UeWs0n
 Out of His Right Nina
 Chicago, Aug. 1s.--Herbert Dawson. of Nashville, Tenn. a strike-breaker in tho Hammond packing house. retired last night apparently man of normal mental qualities, but awakened this morning raving wildly. He was sleep ing in one of the strike-breakers' makeshift dormitories with a crowd of non-unionists, when he suddenly began shrieking. The excited strike break CTS were unable to quiet him and sum- moned the police. Before the police reached the place, Dawson bolted from the building and was later found en- tangled in a barbed wire fence In the stockyards. When policemen attempt ed to restrain him he fought them and was cut by the wire. The police over- powered him and took him to the de- tention hospital.
 Because they wanted to study the strike situation, two Harvard students, William Pastor and Blaine Evans, ran . Into serious trouble today at Forty eight Street and Ashland Avenue, and were nearly killed. They were carry Ing small packages that looked like lunch boxes, and therefore were mis- taken for strike-breakers. mob gathered and the students tried to board passing car.
 Hurry on there." cried membes of the crowd, and at full speed the ear, went forward. In front of it was garbage wagon, the driver of which, David Mole. supposed the car would stop and made no effort to get or the track. His wagon was struck and up- set and he was thrown to the street with such violence that his right arm was broken.
 The students in the excitement es- caped. but were overtaken and beaten by strike pickets. to whom they ex- plained their purpose. They said they. did not enjoy their rough experience, but were not willing to be deterred thereby from prosecuting their inves- tigation.
 President Donnel1y has had a confer ence with the executive board of the League of Business Men. which was formed to raise funds for the strikers. A committee was appointed to extend the movement to all parts of the city, Instead of ccntin;ng 1t to the stock yards district. The league has raised
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-19
Missing Boy Is Found.

New York. Aug. 1s.-Police head quarters reported late tonight that An, tonio Mannino. the kidnapped Brooklyn boy for whom the police have been was found tonight by a cous- fin in the street three blocks from his home. The search for Mannino has oc- cupied ten days or more He was sup posed to have been kidnapped by the Black Hand society. an organization which has ttrrorized the Italian col onies in New York and viciniay.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-19
BOTH HORNS SHARP.
Kuropatkin's Difficulty in Sizing Up
 the Dilemma.

Berlin, Aug. 19.-The current num- Der of the Militair Wochenblatt speaks pessinistically of the present position of General Kuropatkin's army and of its future prospects
 If retreat beyond Liaoyang is plan- ned. or is in progress, he says, the Russians can hardly avoid further bat ties with heavy losses, especially on the east frontier. On the other hand. the giving of battle south of Liao- yang would be dangerous since the condition of the army, if defeated, with the impracticab1e Taitse River in the rear would be critical in the extreme.
 The paper says that through the narrowing of the Japanese front, which Is now sixty instead of 120 miles long. the Russians have lost the opportunity to attack and defeat the Japanese in detail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-19
Gninr Rnck to nr.ter Rnr.

Washington, Aug. 1S.-President Roosevelt will leave next Saturday morning at 10 o'clock for Oyster Bay. The President expects to remain at oyster Bay until the goth of September. While there he will complete hls let ter of acceptance. complete draft of which already has been prepared.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-19
Price of Flour Goe. rrr.

Baltimore. Aug. 1s.-Owing to the recent strength of wheat the price of local flour advanced today about 30 cents a barrel. This advance follows an advance of 25 cents a barrel made the latter part of last week and an advance of 1s cent sa barrel in wes- advance of 16 cents a barrel in Wes- nesday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-19
WIFE MURDERER ELEcTRocUrED.
Fiend Who Confessed to Killing Five
 Women.

Columbus. O., Aug. 18,-Alfred A. Knapp. convicted of the murder of his wife, Hanna Goddard Knapp. and who confessed to five murders. all his vic time being women. was electrocuted in the annex at the Ohio state peni- tentiary a few minutes after midnight.
 Knapp. who weakened when he found his last hope for life had gone and ex pressed a fear that he would have to be carried to the death chair, regained his nerve and met his fate with little show of fear or emotion.
 The electrocution was performed without a hitch. the first shock being applied at 1902. the second a minute later. and at 12:O9 he was pronounced dead.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-19
sAen<r CaIls sgeetlng.

Pittsburs. Aug. 1s.--Prssident Theo. J. Shaffer of the malgamated Associa- tion of, Iron, Steel and Tin Workers. has issued call Tor . speciki meeting of the members of the iron wage scale committee to be held At the national headouarters tomorrow morning. Pres ident Shaffer's object in calling the meeting has not been made public al- though 1t is believed that the steel hoop scale is to be reviewed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-19
Meets cut in Pr.e-s.

Pittsburg. Aug. 1s.--The Pittsburg Steel Company today met the cut in prices ordered by the American Steel and Wire Company. and practically made an additional reduction in quot : ing the straight price, to retailers In carload lots. The leading producer quotes q ton more to retailers than to tobbers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-19

United Spanish War veterans. and the exposition management. the first enc campment of the United Spanish War Veterans will be held on the exposl- tion grounds Sept 10 and 20. The lat ter day will be ofIicialfy known as tho Limited Spanish War veterans' day"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-19
De.troyer. visat CAeesee.

Chefoo, Aug. 1.-Two Japanese torpedo boat destroyers entered the harbor at bso .. m. today. They re- mained half an hour and then depArt- ed. Five other destroyers are report ed to be outside. The object of the visit is unknown.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-19
GRAIN MARKETS ERRATIC.
Wheat, Since Middle of June, Has Ad-
 vanced 30 Cents Bushel.

Chicago, Aug. 1s.-A nervous crowd of interested speculators waited the tap of the opening bell today on the Board of Trade. as eager to sell wheat as on the previous day. when they had come to buy. The price suffered de- cline at the moment of opening, rang ing from 1 cent to about cents a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-19

London. Aug 19.-According to a special despatch from St. Petersburg Grand Duke Michael. brother to Elm peror Nicholas, has been betrothed to the Princess of Montenegro.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-19
suauish War Veterans, Day.

St. Louis. Aug. 1s.-As a result of conference between Col. H. McGrew. Indianapolis. comrnanjar in chiAfI IAS tlA~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-19
Weather Conditions.

Weather Conditions.
 (Past 24 hours.)
 Scattered showers hay efallen in the South, the upper Ohio valley. lower Lake region, and the middle West. the rainfall being locally heavy in portions of western Georgia; cloudiness has increased to the east of the Mississippi. though generally fair weather prevails In the middle East. the Southwest and far West; the barometer is highest over the Lake region and moderate ly low over the extreme Northeast and the middle Northwest: temperatures are some what lower from the upper Mississippi val ley cast to the lower Lake region. and have changed but slightly elsewhere. I
 COTTON REGION BULLETIN. For the 2< hours ending at a- sn., Sstf meridian time.
 MONTGOMERY, Ala. August IS, isoa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-19

bushel. Later prices had a sudden re- hound and May wheat. which was sold down to $10S 1-4 at the start jumped to SLIP. The reason for the change of heart among the traders over night was the failure Of the weather bu. reau's forecast of possible frost In the spring wheat country to come true. There was nothing within 15 degrees of frost temperatures.
 As the price of wheat since the mid. dle of June last has advanced 30 cents bushel. there were naturally mum bers of tr, ,ors who had made hand been buying constantly s.&-e then was the wheat thatxwas on sale as soon as t.s market opened today.
 Hundreds of wheat owners had hard. ly got rid of their grain when 1t was reported from Winnipeg that the rust that had ruined the crops of Minnc- sota and the Dakotas was at work in the British Northwest.
 How Immense Is the interest taken in the grain market by people of all |sectfons, may be Judged from the fact that one Chicago commission house bought and sold for customers 1s.000,- 900 bushels of the various kinds of grain yesterday. and other large houses sold from s,ooo.ooo to 1o.o0o.oOo bush els each.
 New York Market.
 New York. Aug. 1S.-There was a general shifting around of the specu- iative positions in wheat today on a violent opening break of 3 cents a bushel, carrying September down to II .O9 5-S, December to lii 1-2 and May to 10 3-4 in the local market. Many big holders took their profits and turn ed their loads over to a fresh set of bulls, who stood read yon just such a break to assume the burden. '.
 The result was an equally rapid re- covery of the initial loss, so that by II o'clock prices everywhere had regafned about all of their loss. This in turn yielded to a midday break that carried active positions back again to within cent of their low price.
 Failure of predicted frosts to appear in Manitoba and the consequent com parative weakness of early Liverpool cables explained the disposition among bulls to take profits.
 Corn declined cent on reports of good showers through the belt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-19
rHB WEATHER.

Daily Local Weather Report and lsivss
 bulD0tin. U. 6. Department of Asricuiture. Weather Bureau a4ss
 Local Observations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-19

River Forecast.
 (ror next two days. A The Coosa and Alabama wiilseontinue ti fall slowly, or remain stationary.