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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
Tbe Mother Mav DIe.

Birmingham. May -(special)-Mrs. A. NJ. Williams. of East Lake. mother of John williams, Is in a critical condition owing to the tremendous excitement experienced by her this afternoon in an effort to keep her son from shooting John Palmer. q student at Howard College. Young Palmer was rocked by a number of boys last night while going to see a young lady. He retali- ated and spanked Williams younger broth CT. Williams armed himself with a pistol to-day and went to the college campus seeking revenge from Palmer. Ills mother followed him, begging him not to shoot Palmer. She finally fell in the roadside in faint and was borne home by friends. williams is said to have covered Palmer with his pistol, but did not shoot. The af- fair created intense excitement and is be- ing kept secret far as possible by the college authoritles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
STORMY f'IsIE.
The Bankers Union Are In the Middle
 of a Fix.

The Bankers Union Are In the Middle
 of a Fix.
 Omaha, Neb.. May 1.-The annual meeting of the Supreme Council of the Bankers Union of the World developed into stormy session. during which the police were called to restore order and the sheriff served an injunction on Dr. E. c. Spinney, restraining him from trans acting any business After the reading of the report of President Spinney, Supreme Banker Swartz secured the floor, taking occasion to denounce Spinney and his method of conducting the business of the order. Dr. Spinney, who presided, called upon the police to eject Swartz, but the latter sat down and avoided trouble. At this juncture, and just as Chairman Spinney called for nomina- tions for president. Sheriff Power ap- peared and served an injunction on Spin ney and number of his associates who were restrained from taking further ac- ton in the election of officers and in tho voting of proxies. The injunction against Spinney will come up for hear ing Thursday. There has been considera- ble opposition to Spinney by many who allege that his management was respor- sible for the recent petition of the State Auditor to the Supreme Court for a re- ceiver. at which time the sheriff was placed in charge of the affairs of the order The Bankers Union is a fraternai insurance order doing business In thirty States.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
CARRYING OUT
 HIS IDEAS. Must Follow the PreSi- dents Example. WHITES NEGROES That Rule Enforcedin Printing
 Office.
 --~ The Foreman Thinks the Employes are Nc Better Than the Head, and No Discriminatioa VIII Be
 Allowed.
Advertiser Bure.,d.
 Colorado Building.


 Washington. May II.
 1T President Roosevelt can afford to dine and receive negroes in his home. then employees in the government of lesser importance can we'll afford to associate with them. Such is the de- cision of the heads of the government printing office. where the question rof social equality has ben precipitated in an acute form by young Tar Heel compositor. John Martin of Morgan ton. N. C.. a highly esteemed young man who has held position for some time in the government printery. was assigned to a case by the side of a young Alabama negro. The Alabama dark skin had cultivated the presump- tion of the average Washington negro and young MT. Martin complained to the foreman of his division, requesting in a polite way that he be transferred to more congenial atmosphere. Rob- erts, who halls from Kansas. declined to grant the request and when Martin asked a second time to be removed he was told by the boss from the Sun flower State that the negro was as good as he, and that he didn't propose to allow the change. The young Car olinian then carried the request Of as- sociate members of his race to MT. Ricketts, the foreman of printing. His reply was that the Presidents attitude with reference to the recognition of the negroes rights is so we'll known that he could not think of doing such a thing. The removal of either the com piainant' or the negro, he declared would be an act of discrimination.
 The news that white competitors must associate and work with negroes quickly spread and there is much fn- dignation among the majority of those employed in the government printing office. What makes matters worse is the open rejoicing of tho negroes em- pioyed in that branch of the service. who sare thoroughly acauainted with the details of the incident.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
RAILROAD MATTERS.
The Agents Association Had n Good
 Time in Memphis.

AlHAc Tn McllpmAss
 Memphis. Tenn. May 1.-The South arn Railway Agents Association com pleted its annual meeting here today and adjourned after electing the fol- lowing: c. J. CandIer Atlanta. Ga. President; J. M. Gray, Memphis Vice President; W. G. Crutchfield, Mobile. Ala. Secretary; c. H. Lavender. Rome. Ga. Treasurer. The following Execu- tive Committee was named: B. l.. Brigg. Chairman. Savannah. Ga: I L. Preston. Alexandria. Va; w. T. Van denburgh. Louisville. Ky. The Exec utive CoS,mittee win select the place and name the time for the next an- nual meeting, and while there are a number of cities enGeavoring to se- cure the meeting it l. very probable that Birmingham will be selected. Many minor changes were made in the rules of the Association and several important recommendations were made to the Executive Committee the latter. however. being guarded with secrecy until action shall have been taken thereon. The visiting members were rendered many courtesies by local rail- road men during the meeting of the Association.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
ACCIDENTAL DEATH.
That is the Verdict in the Celebrated
 WAnfE Caae.

Bristol Va. May 11.-"He came to his death by the accidental discharge of his own pistol" is the verdict of the coroner's jury which for nearly two days has been Investigating the circumstances and conditions sur rounding the death of Edward l.
 Wentz. the young millionaire whose body was discovered decayed and un- buried on a spur of Black mountain last Sunday afternoon. The first and second days sessions of the inVestiga- ton were held at the spot on the mountain where the body was discov- cred. The verdict came as a surprise In every quarter as the great majority of the people who heard the evidence and examined tthe conditions surroun- ding the body as 1t lay on the noun
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
The CoNminskv Case.

Mir. Phillip Cosminsky. city editor of The Daily Herald was this evening the recipient of the following letter which explains it's relation:
 Mobile. Ala. May 10. "To Mir. Phillip Cosminsky, City: Dear Sir-Referring to your letter of the 9th. which was received at my office morning of the 7th. preferring certain charges against the chief of police, grow InG out of his actions towards you the night of May 4th, and asking for a public hearing. etc Tn echief of police has ad- mitted to me that during an altercation with you. he threatened you; and inas- much as this constitutes a grave breach of police discipline I have suspended him for a period of fifteen days. commencing tomorrow, Tn view of the admissions of the chief I do not see the necessity for ordering further investigation of the matter publicly or otherwise
 Yours respectfully
 "C. T. Mclean. Mayor" Mir CosmInsky's condition was so se- rious today the attending physician gave positive orders that no visitors be received.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
THE ENGINEERS.
The Biennial Convention Is Now in Session
 at Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, Cal. May 1.-The sixth bi- ennIaI convention of the International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers as sembIed in th:s city to-day. with between 500 and TOO delegates in attendance at Tur- ner Hall. At the same time the Ladies Auxiliary of the order assembled in Elan chard Hall.
 The convention was called to order by Grand Chief Engineer W. S. Stohe, who de- livered a brief address The convention proceeded with the work of selecting the important committees. In the afternoon Mayor Snyder formally welcomed the dele gates.
 The work of the greatest importance be- fore the present convention is the selection of q grand chief engineer to fill the place made vacant by the death of P. M. Arthur last July.
 The present chief. W. S. Stone. who was chosen to fill out MT. Arthur's unexpired term. will be candidate to succeed him self. Other candidates are J. c. Currie. sec ond grand assistant engineer and T. g. In graham, first assistant grand engineer
 In <he auxiliary Mrs. W. A. Murdock, founder of the order and its president dur ing the entire eighteen years of existence, will succeed herself.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
Decide on New Lean.

Tokio. May II. I p. m.--At cabinet meeting yesterday 1t was decided to float another popular loan of $5o.000.- 900 at s5 redeemable in five years with interest at 5 per cent. payment to be in ten insta1lments. commencing in June next. An imperial ordinance provid- ing for the loan will be issued about May 20. Should the loan be over-eub- ecribed an equal distribution will be madc' among tho applicants instead of giving preference to some small sub scribers as was done in the case of the last loan. {
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
Missionary Society.
Charaed With BurrIary.

Mobile. May 1.-(SpeciaL )-This af- ternoon Officer Roy Hoyle, special of- ficer of the Mobile and Ohio Railway, arrested Johnnie Williams alias Moran and Tobie Fields, placing the charge of burglary opposite their names. Pe- ter Cab was their last victim.
 The officer has list of several more burglaries which are undoubtedly to their credit
 A negro named John, Piper was shot and had an arm broken by parties un- known to him near wilmer avenue. He was taken to hospital for medical att tention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
A PedldIer Killed.

A telegram received here this after noon from Coal City. St. Clair County. that Julius Madnock, a Jewish peddler. had been killed near there this morning. Two friends of the deceased went to ccal City on the train this afternoon to investigate, The information received is very indefl- mite. but murder is intimated. Mad mock leaves wife and family.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
Most of the Russians who surrendered

Most of the Russians who surrendered at Hamatan. west of Chiuiien Cheng. where the Japanese charged the Rus sian rear guard. were wounded.
 The Russian soldiers who have since died in hospitals are buried on hill top near Antung and were followed to the grave by a Japanese guard of honor and the staff officers. A Danish Lu- theran missionary, the only foreigner living at Antung. read the funeral ser vices over the remains. The captured Russian munitions of war. being brought into Antung. in- clude twenty field pieces. teh machine guns, much small arm ammunition twenty transport wagons, two ambu- lances and band instruments. the latter perforated with bullets. Most of these things were abandoned in the precipi- tate light of the Russian troops.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
Refused to Put Men Out.

Jefferson City. Mo. May 1i.-The Missouri Supreme Court to-day hand ed down a decision refusing to oust the Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis of it's franchise and right to do business in Missouri. The court sustains a demurrer to the petition all leging that the association does not own and operate parallel lines and competing lines and that as a termi- nal railroad. it does not come under the law regulating trunk line rail- roads.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
To Play for Charity.

Mobile, May Il. Some of the doctors and lawyers have expressed their willingness to work at a game of baseball in Monroe Park and Tuesday of next week has been selected. This event will be for the benegt of the Inflrmary Association and will be quite interesting. There has been a mutual agreement between the antagonists that for professional services rendered on the battle ground thero will be no charges made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
official Report.

Antung. May 6. via Seoul. May H. An official report of the casualties at the battle of the Yalu shows list or thirty-one Japanese officers killed and twenty-nine wounded; 160 men killed, 666 wounded. On the Russian side, 1862 men were found dead on the field. 475 wounded are in Japanese hospitals and lsS men were taken prisoners.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
Chief Rnnhenu.

The Herald pays Acting Chief Ron deau the following tribute which Is Justly due
 By order of the Mayor. the direct comrnand of the Mobile Police pepIrt- ment will. during the next fifteen days be vested in Lieutenant Rondeau. en- titling him to all the authority and the respect due the position of chief and the respect is we'll placed; the author ity well vested. Chief Ronde7u has served the city the span of an average life. He is A Confederate Veteran with an enviable record. As a citizen he is held in the highest respect and he is worthy of the esteem he enjoys. Ills record as an official has never been tainted during all the years of his pub lie service. He is courteous. capable and faithful. Above all else he is m honest man and "an honest man is the noblest work of God"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
THE DENTISTS.
The Second Days Session Was Very
 Interesting.

Anniston. May Especial )-In the second days session of the Alabama Dental Association the meetings con- tinue to grow in interest, a large crowd morning pr. l.. c. Chisholm of Annfston read a most interesting paper. "Remin- iscences of the Past" which was great ly enjoyed. Dr. Chisholm has praeticed the profession for sixty years and his experiences during that period were told in an interesting and happy style
 Dr. A. 4. Greene of this city also read paper on "Antrum." The remainder of the morning was taken up in the dis cussion of that subject many instruc- tive addresses being made. The after noon session was taken up in reports
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.
The Grand Body ofs Georgia Now ir
 Session at Columbus.

Session at Columbus.
 Columbus. Ga. May 11.--(Speeial.) = The thirty-third annual grand conelave of Knights Templar of Georgia opened with pomp and splendor here this morning. Fourteen communicates were in line of parade through the principal streets of the city. which spectacle was witnessed by thousands of people. Fol lowing the parade. the Grand Com mandery was opened at Masonic Tenn pie where addresses were made by Right Eminent E. A. Cutts of savan- nah. responding to address of welcome by Hon. l.. H. Chappell. Mayor of Co., lumbus and Captain General of st. Aldemar Commandery. Tomorrow morning officers of the Grand Com mandery for the ensuing year will be elected. and tomorrow afternoon a grand parade of Mystic Shriners through the streets will be feature.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12

of committees. and papers by pr. R. Clay Hassel of Tuscaioosa and pr. Y. B. Williamson of Evergreen. pr. Has sells subject was Necrosis" and that of Dr. Williamson. Treatment of Ab- scessed Teeth."
 The members of the Association werc entertained by pr. and Mrs H. D. Barr this evening at their home on Leighton Avenue. No business session was held tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
The Emperor Reviewed Trop.

St. Petersburg, May 11.---Emperor Nicholas. who was accompanied by the Empress and several of the grand dukes and brilliant stan. reviewed h0.000 troops on the Champ De Mars this morning. A great concoufse view ed the brilliant spectacle. As each reg tment marched past the Emperor, the soldiers shouted. Good health. your majesty" great charge of Cossacks ended the review.
 The imperial party was accorded a hearty reception by the people. Seats on balconies. overlooking the review ing ground. sold for s25. The money will be devoted to tho Red Cross,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
TRACT SOCIETY.
Members of the Board Were Elected and
 Reports Read.

Reports heaQ.
 New York May 1.-The seventy ninth annual meeting of the American Tract so- cIety was held here to-day at the Madison Square Presbyterian Church General o. O. Howard endeavored to have the society ac- cept his resignation president. but such a storm of protest raised that he agreed to a compromise by which the mat ter was left with the executive committee for settlement Rev. John Humpstone. D. D., and Rev C. Armand Miller. D. D. were elected members of the board of managers with the Rev Frederick Lynch as manager The board of managers elected as members of the executive committee for three years from May. 19O4. to 1907. on tn publishing committee. Rev David J. Burrell. D. D.: on the distributing committee. Rev. James D. Steele. Ph D. Silas F. Halbeck. M. D.. was placed on the distributing committee for two years. The annual report of the sec retary, George l. Shearer. D. D., stated that the colporteur visits have increased IT per cont
 Missionary Society.
 Bloomington. Ind. May 1.-The twenty first annual convention of the women's General Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church opened here to-day. About 16o delegates here. as well as missionaries from India, and Egypt the delegates representing various churches of the country The reports of the Womens' Board and the treasurer. and of the chair man of the committee on literature, were made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
Big Fire atl Eaat BirminEhana.

Fire this afternoon destroyed the plant of the American Casting Com pany a foundry at East Birmingham. The plant was built several months ago. and was of moderate size. The blaze was fierce one. The city de- partment was called on and part of the apparatus responded. There being no water plugs. but little assistance could be given. The damage is over $20,0O0 with but little insurance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
Trniu Reachen Port Arthur.

London. May ll.-A dispatch to the Central News from Liao- Yang, dated today says:
 "A train hence reached Pot Arthur vesterday. The railroad officials say that no Japanese troops were observed near the railroad. but that some Jap anese cavalry were seen behind Fene Wang Cheng."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
aooD woRK.
The Ffremen Saved the Electric Lisht
 and Water Works.

and Water WorNs.
 Brewton, May 1.--(Special. )--Fire this morning at 4:3o partially destroy ed the city electric light and water works plant. The blaze was discovered in front of the furnaces but not until it had gained considerable headway. Being near the hose house lines were laid and soon several streams of wa- ter were pouring into the burning building. The roof over the boilers suffered worst. The dynamos were not damaged and the lights were turned on only half an hour later than usual Much credit Is due the excellent fight ing qualities of the volunteer fire de- pertinent for their splendid work in saving the plant from complete de- truction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
Dl.cu..ed FreIrbt Rates.

Atlanta, Ga, May 1.-The discussion of freight rates occupied most of the time of the Southern Vehicle Associa- ton here today The report of the Freight Committee, dealt almost en- tirely with technicalities and sugges- tions Of interest to members of the trade. Of1cers will he elected tomor- row and the convention will come to a close.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
TO Preserve Neut aIity.

St. Petersburg, May 1.-The Swed- h-Norwegian minister in an inter view today explained that the mining nf port of Stite. on the island of Goth land. and other Swedish ports was in order to preserve the neutrality of Sweden in the event of complications in the Baltic arising from the war in the Far East.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
Coo..,cI.a at Song Jiu,

London, May 11.-A dispatch to The Central News from Seoul announces that the Korsan cabinet resigned in q body today. as a consequence of the Emperor having sharply censured his Ministers for neglect of their duties.
 The dispatch adds that advices from Gensan say that 45O Cossacks are still at Song Jin, about 160 miles north or Gensan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
ExplosiOn in Harbor.

Tokio May 11.--(Noon Admiral Togo reports that since the sixth of May many explosions have been heard coming from the vicinity of Port Ar thur. but their cause has not been as- certained. The impression here is that the Russians, despairing of their abil- ity to defend Port Arthur are destroy ing their ships before cvacuating the place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
Rumor Fleets Destruction.

Che Foo, May II, D. m-An unofi- cial Japanese dispatch has been re- ceived here to the effect that the Rus sians have destroyed their fleet in Port Arthur.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
RuraI Delsverv-

Washing son, May 1I-(Special) )-Ad- ditional rural free delivery service or dered established June 1. at Ozark, Dale county, with three carriers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12

tain believe the cause to have been suicide while there are many others who say there is a crime so deep and cunning as to make the affair more mysterious than ever.
 The inquest which was adjourned at dark yesterday was resumed this morning at 9:30 o'clock, upon the ar- rival of the coroner and his jury, long before which fully 200 people coming vice in the mountain surrounding the still roped-in section from which the body had been removed.
 The first step to be taken was a search in nearby ground hogs hole for the missing right hand of the dead man, believed to have been carried away by some animal. The dirt was dug away to the end of the hole and drift ed through zieve in search for the missing bones and the ring worn on one of the fingers. This was without result. The jury then filed into the roped enclosure and took seats in Wentz's head rested. The coroners s secretary occupied a seat upon a stone while large stumps afforded resting places for the two presiding coroners
 Mir. J. F. Builitt of Big Stone Gap, attorney for the Wentz interests in this section, conducted the examina- ton of witnesses for the family The first witness was David Raleigh, the youth who discovered the body MT. Bullitt, representing the Wentz fam fly said to-day that Dave Raleigh would certainly receive a suitable re- ward, but as yet the amount had not been decided upon.
 Regardless of the jury's verdict of accidental killings 1t Is certain that de- tecstves will remain in this section wofN.Sg on the case. There is little doubt that the wentz family believe there was crime In the death. MT. D. B. Wentz expressed himself as believ- ing there had been an encounter before his brother was killed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
Hs. r.ther re.lr~. :. st...u.,,

Philadelphia May 11.-Dr. John S. Wentz. father of E, L. wentz. who was found dead in Virginia. gave out a statement today in which he expressed the conviction that his son was murder ed. and when later he was acquainted with tue verdict of the coroner's jury. he refused to change his belief. but declined to discuss the matter further. The following Is his statement:
 My, son did not commit suicide. He had no reason whatever for doing such a thing. Some nsople would like to show that he did inferder to clear themselves of his murder. But their plan will not work Edward did not have a revolver with him when he disappeared. All the weapons he owned have been found In his home at Big Stone. As for the state InAnt that he had differences with me over business matters and had given up his position. it is equally absurd. There was positively no motive whatever for him to take hislife. He was happy and perfectly contented with his position so far as I know. If he had desired to quit the business he had an independent fortune which he could have lived on without work or worry