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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-27
LYNCHING AVERTED
Negroes Suspected of Killing of pr 3a Foscue at DemOpolis, Were Said
 to be in Danger.
ALLEGED MURDERERs WE'RE HUR-
 REED TO SELMA.
Advertiser Bureau

Advertiser Bureau
 Selma, Dec. 26,
 The alleged murderers of Dr. Fosque, Of Demopolis. which murder occurred near that town about two weeks ago. are in the Dallas County jail for safe keeping and protection. They are Robert Richardson and John Hoskins, both negroes.
 The accused men were brought to Selma Sunday by the sheriff of Marengo County. who made a wide detour in bringing the prisoners to steer clear of The capture of the two negroes was made several days ago and the sen- timent against them became so high that the sheriff immediately took steps to secure their safety. The air about Demopolis was pregnant with threats against the prisoners and the sheriff left with them Saturday night.
 He was in the nick of time. accord Eng to reports, as 1t is said that a mob was already organizing to demand the prisoners of the jailor at Demopolis.
 Dr. Fosque was waylaid and murder ed near Demopolis about two weeks ago Richardson and Hoskins were strongly suspected and their arrest fol- lowed in about ten days.
 Murderers in County Jail.
 The Dallas County jail is relied on 70 hOiQ prisoners or tnlS Sectlon or the State when they are not considered safe in other prisons.
 There are ten prisoners in the jail now accused of murder. Several were brought here to escape mob violence and others to hold in security until the time of trial.
 Besides Richardson and Hoskins, charged with murder in Marengo Coun- ty there are Charley Simmons and Richard Williams charged with at- tempts to murder. also from Demopolis.
 The other murderers are: Jim Stall worth. Tom Stevens, Robert Parker. Henry Perry, George Rigby, Frank Coker, Ben George from Monroe Coun- ty brought here October 16, and Boss Simpson. arrested in this county. Charles Robinson Is another prisoner from Monroe County. charged with highway robbery.
 A number of negroes are docketed on the charge of selling whiskey without license, or conducting blind tigers"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-27

MT. and Mrs. George Clark and little son of Birmingham are spending the holidays with Mrs. Clark's mother, Mrs Rachel Heustis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-27
Christmas in Selma.

The business houses of the city ar today engaged in checking up thei Christmas trade and some of the mer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-27
chants are marvelling at the enormit,

chants are marvelling at the enormity of 1t. -.ss- Some of the stores were almost en- tirely dismantled in their efforts to supply the demands and today there are almost as many empty as occupied shelves. Not in several years if ever
 in the city's history has there been so
 much buying and activity.
 This state of affairs is attributed to
 the high price of cotton early in the
 fall which rendered the populace of
 this of the country prosperous. Had prices stayed high a little longer there would have been an unprecedented volume of Christmas business without a doubt.
 q think the majority of the mer- chants of Selma have cause to be gratified," said one today. The heavier trades, of course. didn't get such a great volume of trade. but the grocers. fruit and produce dealers, dry goods and furnishing houses had all they could do."
 While the activity has lessened today there are a great number of buyers who are taking advantage of the lower prices on left over" goods. It Is believed that residents of Selma consumed by far more turkeys. celery, dressings, fruit and cranberries yester-
 day than ever before in one day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-27

Miss Ella Wheeler will return from Savannah Wednesday, bringing with her her cousin. Miss Cecile Woods. who will be her guest for some time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-27

Mrs. Dan Huger is home from an extended visit to Memphis and her daughters, Mrs. Cleland Smith of Mem phis and Mrs. Robert Wilkie of New Orleans, are spending the holidays with her
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-27
An Attempted Burglary.

Funeral of Child. The remains of Little Joe Gonzales
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-27

MT. and Mrs. c. B. Brown of Mont gcmery. are the guests of Mrs. Brown S mother, Mrs. c. Parke
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-27

The Country Club is open today for its annual Christmas celebration, the first since the club put on its pretty new costume. Luncheon was served
 during the morning and many of the members were present to enjoy the
 merrymaking. The handicap game for
 the Hunter cup was the sporting fea- ture of the occasion.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-12-28
FIRST IN Missy H. GATHS. GsH
South Greatly Benefited by Heavy
" 49,, - - Rainfall, =, s;$$@$I h

Louisville, Dec. zS.-The South has
receis I'd ~ during the last thirty-six
hours the first soaking rain IN many
months ID the terIlt oays Ken Lac
Ohio river to the Cuff ana Il ON Texas
over into Georgia the springliize
weather of the past few days las been
broken by heavy lains, which were
preceded by lightning and followed by
high winds. In seve4 al places a cod
wave has Sent the mercury sc'1rryin :;
to the bulb, e fall or y, uegl ees. n oAe
hour being recorded at Nashville.
In Kentucky the IAN was general,
the local weather bureau recording a
precipitation Of inches. A fall in
temperature of 40 degrees is 70. ecast-
ed. Mountain streams ale filing up
and crops will be greatly benefited.
A boating stage in the Ohio seems as
sured and many places suffering from
a shortage of coal will soon have
their wants supplied.
There was a miniature cloudburst
at Hill City, a suburb Of Chattanooga,
but no serious damage was done.
A steady, hard rain fell at New Or.
leans and reports OF heavy precipita-
ton have been received from Mont
gomery. Knoxville. Nashville and
Memphis. The telegraph companies
are moving business under di6ie u!ties,
wires being down in many localities.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-12-28
STORM or. WIND, RAIN AND SNOW
, PREVAILS OVER ALMOST EN-
TIRE COUNTRY. : i
BLIZZARD GENERAL IN THE WEST
RAILROAD TRAFFIC 10 iMPEDED
AND WIRE COMMUNICATION y L,
INTERRUPTED.

Washington, Dec. 2S.-Reports to
the weather bureau say the storm
that reached the Oregon coast Satur-
day morning moved southeastward to
the Texas coast, thsace northeastward
into the Middle Mississippi valley. In
the last twentyfour hours 1t has in
creased greatly In intensity and forms
the most severe wind and rain storm
of the season throughout the Middle
and Lower Mississippi valley, Tennes-
see and the East Gulf states. Heavy
downpours Of rain, accompanied zy
thunder storms and high shifting
winds, have occurred in the Lower
Mississippi valley, Tennessee and the
Lower Ohio valley, and rain, sleet and
snow in the Upper and Middle por-
lions of the Mississippi valley and the
west portion of the lake region. Rain,
snow or sleet has fallen at practically
every station west of the Mississippi,
while cold wave prevails between
the Mississippi and the Rocky noun
tains. The Mississippi valley disturb
ance will move northeastward during
the next th:rty-six hours.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-12-28
ABSURD 70 HIDE DEFECTS.
81. Petersbsrs Paper icriticisss Eosdi.
$$ti IA ton Of N avY. s S. ssl 7 e, 4: =

ID st. Petersburg, Dec. s2S.-In an out
spoken article lin reply to a recent let
ter of Admiral Biereleff. which ap.
pealed to the Russians not to ope....p
criticise$ the condition of TIE navy:
the Russ declares the time is EAST scr
silence in view Of the Iact thai tae
"old system of concealing facts is re,
sponsible for the loss Q. l5U,GUC,G ys
roubles' worth of warsh:ps an: hes
covered us with shame and gs.a: 1t
would be absurd to hide The 3e.es's
that can still! be@srepaired in u sbi ls
which renal at Crons.adt ,aad's Aibau.
We have already criminally wasted
enough time iE {, ..Ss55S r. #
sss The Russ enumeratads the detects
IN the ships stlll in Russian waters,
averring that the "peculiarities OF
structure 4Of several OF the vessels
destined for the Far, Ia st make tbs
voyage dang erous Eand the torpedo
boats are IN such q shocking condi ton
that 1t is q matter Of surprise ..sLat
the authorities accepted their delivery.
Torpedo boats intended to reinforce
Vice Admiral Rojestvensky mus:
clearly not be dispatched with the nu.
merOus defects which have been
proved to- exist in them" In conclu.
sion the Russ says:
even II Admiral Rojestvensky is q
clever leader and his 10000 comrade s
are heroic sailors every one. Knows
that we have imposed on them an al.
most superhumaii task In consequence
of our mot being furnished with true
account of the gravity of the events
which have occurred since the fatal
night of Feb. g."
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-12-28
ONE KILLED AND TWO WOUNDED
Fatal Fight at Christmas Tree En-
- fertainn1eYlt.

, Williamson, w. va, Dec. Is.
Christmas tree entertainment at q
church in Nolan, near here, was
brought to a sudden close by q fight
In which one man was instantly
killed and two others seriously wound
ed Everett Thompson was shot dead
by Mike Duncan. 5$55
Nimrod Thompson, the father Of
Everett. cannot live, and Mike Dun
can who was stabbed by Everett
Thompson, may die.
~ Nearly 100 persons had gathered at
the church. There had been drinking
among some of the spectators and the.
quarrel arose when Duncan requested
Thompson to be quiet. Thompson
drew a knife and stabbed Duncan In
the breast. Duncan fell, but succeed
ed in drawing a revolver and firing at
Thompson, killing him Instantly. MINI
rod Thompson then rushed toward
Duncan, when the latter raised the
revolver. a second time and shot the
father in the temple. $sl 535s s.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-12-28
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS,

Hugh A. Jameson, one Of the most
prominent business men Of Pennsyl-
vania, is dead at Warren. Pa
Rev. Father T. F. Lillis of Kansas
City has been consecrated bishop OF
the Roman Catholic diocese of Leaven-
worth. Kan.
BY the burning of the house of MI.
La Premiere near Calendar, Ont. MS
four children rerished before assist
ance could reach them.
A proposal is now before the en-,
peror of China to send the students of
the navy college to the British all
miral at Shanghai for course of in
struction.
A large number of delegates, repre-
senting every section of the country,
have arrived at Memphis to take part
in the forty-third general convention
Of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-12-28
CONTAIN LITTLE OF VALUE.
Receiver Locates Mrs. Chadwick
Trunk and Satchei.

Cleveland, Dec. y2S.-Contrary to ex
pectations the inquiry in connection
with the Chadwick receivership case
was not resumed during the: day. Re-
ceiver Loeser stated that nothing
more would be done in the matter for
several days.
/. I'VE have definitely located the
trunk and satchel that were taken
from the Holland House in New York, "
said Mr.. Loeser, land they will be
brought here within a day or two
Aside from wearing apparel there is
l understand, little of value in eithe,
the trunk or the satchel.,, $
Continuing Mr. Loeser said: 81
had intended to- examine Henry
Wuerst, the Elyria CO., jeweler, who
holds about $4,000 worth of Mrs.
Chadwick's jewels as security for a
loan. Wuerst has made a full state
ment of just what he holds, however.
and has expressed his willingness tt,
surrender them whenever the loan is:
made good. The jewels will be ap.
praised later, but my impression Is;
that they are worth no more than the.
sum advanced by Wuerst to Mrs
Chadwick" .'
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-12-28
ALL TRAFFIC INTERRUPTED.
sleet Storm Accompanied by Dense
Foe in New York,

sleet Storm Accompanied by Dense
Fog in New York.
New York, Dec. 2S.-Rain and sleet,
with a risira temperature, following
the recent hsly!y snow storms, have
greatly im!e~eI tiaiic in anu ABOUT
New York. Telcg- lic comEullca-
ton has beGE lOIs.ae.ably haRdi-
capped and nearly AL through trains
from the West and North ale Delayed
owing to slippery Tails.
In addition to tae delay caused by
the sleet storm the cong ested traffic
of the upper hacbor and the North and
East rivers, crowded with ferryboats,
was hampered by dense fog. The
unpleasant conditions in the harbor
were increased by ice. No serious
accidents wee reported.
Philadelphia, Dec. 2S.-Tradlc OF
every sort was badly hampered dur
Ing the early hours by dense fog
which settled over the city and yicia-
ity during the night.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-12-28
COMPANY g: c1oNTRoLLED RYs LARa.;
EST RAILROAD AND FlNAN. y.
clAL INTERESTS. 81
WELL KNOWN MEN n DIRECTORATE
gNogRGRcaMp ssSsT .ANsFER @sso al:
MERCHANDISE from sToREs Y
70 F7EiGHTHoUsEs. ..a=

Chicago, Dec. q. The Chicago Sub
way company, owned and controlled
BY tEes largest railroad ana financial
interests of the country, made an
nouncement during the day that
among the prominent men in the d.
rectory Of the Illinois Tunnel COM
pany, the operating company, will be
the following: g sG.,,$ *l
A: ]. Earring, president Chicago,
Milwaukee and St. Paul railway; F.
2. Ripley, president Atchison, Topeka
and Santa Fe railway; George H. ,Har-
ris, president Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy railway; S. M. FELTON,. presi.
dent Chicago and Alton railway; J..
Kruttschnitt, director of maintenance
and ways Southern Pacific and Union
Pacific railways; B. L. Winchell, presi-
dent Rock Island railway; A. c. Bird,
vice president Gould lines; F. D. I'm
derwood, president of the Erie rail-
way; BENJAMIN Thomas, president Of
the Chicago and Western Indiana; P.
A. Valentine, vice president Armour
& Co..; Albert G. Wheeler, president
Illinois Tunnel company. s IN
Announcement or the representation
Of other railroad interests in the tun-
mel company's board will be made in q
few days. Among the additional di-
rectors will be representatives of the
Vanderbilt lines, Pennsylvania railway
and the Chicago and Northwestern
railway. %-@. A.
The Chicago Subway company owns
the stock of the Illinois Tunnel COM
pany, the Illinois Telephone Construc-
tion company and the Chicago Ware
house and Terminal company. The
tunnel company will operate the tun-
nels constructed In Chicago for the
transfer Of all freight, merchandise,
mail, newspapers and packages be-
tween business houses and the rail-
road stations. The Illinois Telephone
Construction company not only does
the construction work Of the tunnel
company but will also enter into con-
tracts for the handling Of excavations
and deliver building material for new
buildings through the tunnels and will
also do in Chicago similar work to
what the Realty company Goes in New
York. The Chicago Warehouse, and
Terminal company will handle all the
warehouse and terminal business In
connection with the tunnel business.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-12-28
FREIGHT RATE QUESTION.
President and Attorney General Dis.
cuss the Subj ect. AL


cuss the Subject. E3tt
Washington, Dec. 28.- President
Roosevelt embraced the opportunity
during the day to take up with the
members of the cabinet many ques-
tions OF detail III departmen admin
istration, the semi-weekly meeting Of
the cabinet being longer than usual
AT the conclusion OF the meeting the
members OF the cabinet said in re.
spouse to inquiries that little business
Of serious Importance was considered.
After other members OF the cabinet
had left the executive Offices, Attor-
ney General Moody discussed with the
president some phases Of the railroad
freight rate question. Both the presi-
dent and the attorney general recent
III have devoted much time to that
problem. The latter is giving particu-
lar attention to the legal side Of the
question 30 that he may be prepared
to advise with the president on the
subject and with such members Of
congress as may wish to consult him.
It is understood not to be the inten-
ton Of the president and th6 attorney
general to prepare and presss the con-
sideratiOn Id congress Of an admin.
istrative measure dealing with the
railroad freight problem. Such q bill,
IT il thought Ito quote q member Of
the cabinetl would be destined to
defeat. Both the president and the
attorney general, 1t is said, are pro-
ceeding on the assumption that the
committees of congress are amply Able
to prepare their own measures al.
though the president Ii conversation
With senators and representatives has
presented clearly his own ideas. The
attorney general, too, has discussed
the subject with members Of congress-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-12-28
MUCH LIQUOR coNFIscATED.
n y}F:s.l ~ I. 81 ~s @
Naval Academy Midshipmen Planned
- on CELEBRATING Holidays.

Annapolis, Md. Dec. 2s.-The naval
academy authorities discovered that
preparations for the drinking Of a
large amount Of intoxicants during the
holidays had been made by some of
the midshipmen, the liquor to be OBJ.
tanned through some of the academy
attendants. Watchmen were placed
at the gates. to inspect persons coming
in and were successful in finding a
considerable quantity of liquor, which
was confseated. A quantity of it was
smuggled' in, however, and several
banQuets. were interrupted in different
quarters. As result the prison ship
Santee is full Of offending midshipmen
and three have been recommended for
dismissa! by Commandant Badger.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-12-28
cowRoYs TO BE GUESTS.
President Invites Former Hosts TO
= lat .-< Rre akfast

Denver. Dec 28.-Tbe cowboys Of
Hugo. served to President Roosevelt Ri
cowboy breakfast in May, 1903, WheE.
the chief executive was on his West
ern tour. In return the president has;
sent an invitation to take breakfast
with him in the White House to some
OF those who participated. Judge G..
M, Miles of Hugo and John Keppeu,
the cowboy cook, who looked after the
proposition Of the breakfast which the
president SO much relfshed, viii go To
Washington, starting on Jan 20, and
will enjoy Mr.. Roosevelt's hospitality
as representatives Of the cowboys Of
Colorado. .s E
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-12-28
JUMPS 10 FER DEATH.
Young Woman Probably Detained
Against Her Will.

New York, Dc~. .S:.-A woman TWEEN
ty-one years OLD, known as cecil HAN,
killed herself instantly by jI.ap4As
from the rn-rd sto.y Winlow u a
house near Broadway, in West roity
sixth street.
Her act created q commotion il the
neighbo-hood, where it was dec.aGei
that the girl was screaming TOT help
when she was seen to ling heiseli III
a nude condition heaj.oremost from
the window.
Coroner Scholer took charge of the
matter and Immediately gave it as his
opinion that the girl was rot a suicide
but had been detained against her will
and was attempting to escape. Later
he modified his statement somewhat,
pending further investigation. The
woman's clothing was found seatte. ed
about the room from which she ieaped.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-12-28
PASSENGERS SHAKEN UP.
Train Filled With Mystic shriners in
Collision.

Baltimore, Dec. 2S.-A collision oc-
CURED in the yards of the Pennsyl-
vania road at the Union station be-
tween the Northern Central Harris
burg express train, en- route from
Washington, and an empty express
train of the Philadelphia, Baltimore
and Washington railway. On the Har-
risburg express were a large. number
of Mystic Shriners of. that city and
other passengers, including Admiral
Schley. -,
George Ungleb, engineer of the Har-
risburg express, was hurt internally
Several other. railway employees were
less seriously injured. None of the
passengers was injured, but all were
badly shaken up.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-12-28
IMPERIAL. MANIFESTO JusTs,gls-
suEDscoNTAliss SOME VERY
LIBERAL PROMISES. d, IL =, -
MANY SUBJECTS COVERED IN ED|e1
QUESTION OF A CONSTITUTIONAL
. ASSEMBLY PRINCIPAL ONE
800 LEFT ukToocHED.A :.-"'.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 2S.-Emperor
Nicholas long cherished reform ukase
has been issued The document makes
decidedly. liberal promises under a
number Of heads. &C.
The ukase promises full and equit-
able enforcement Of existing laws; as
sures the zemstvos of the fullest pos
sible measure of self-government and
the enforcement of the laws now ex-
listing in their behalf; promulgates a
scheme of workmen's insurance; eX-
tends the liberty of the press and
promises full legal trial of all per-
sons accused.
It deals with practically all the sub
jects brought to the emperor's atten-
ton by the memorial of the congress
of the zenstvos presidents held here
last month. While not specifically
pledging the government to carry out
the various reforms in their entirety
as demanded by the memorial the
manifesto promises that each shall be
referred to the council Of ministers
with orders to report promptly on the
fullest measures of relief which can
be accorded on the various subjects.
The question not touched by the
ukase is that of the constitutional as
sembly.
" Neither is the Jewish religion spe-
officially mentioned, though freedom
for all creeds or sects, whether Chris
tian or otherwise, is among the sub
jects which will be dealt with. . In
brief the subjects which will be re.
ferred to committees of the council OF
ministers for early report are:
F1rst-A just and equitable enforce.
ment of existing laws, with a view OF
securing the harmonious administra.
ton of all the courts.
Promises Made in Manifesto.
Second-Zemstvo organization with
Q view to giving the widest latitude
and autonomy to the various zemstvos.
calling additional zemstvo representa-
tives where required and creating
smaller zemstvo units capable OF deal,
Ing directly with the loca; needs q
the peasants.
Thirl-Equality Of all citizens be-
fore the law, this touching the much
mooted question Of peasant equality
before the courts.
Fourth-Arranging scheme Of
workmen's insurance for the benefit
and participation Of factory workers
throughout the empire
Fifth-To secure citizens against
arbitrary arrest and to accord i'm
munity from harsh action of the police
except in the cases of persons known
to be- conspiring to commit overt acts
against the stability Of the state. 5e
Sixth-The religious freedom of all
subjects OF the empire without respect
of creed CIR manner of worship.
Seventh-For, resembling all unnec-
essary -repressivet. laws. leaving in
force only those designed for the par
ticipation of peasants and for the bene-
fit generally of subjects of the empire.
Eighth-To accord the fullest posi-
BILE measure of liberty to. the press and
the removal as far as possible, of yari-
Gus, restrictive laws. , @s% =. u
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-12-28
Oil Operator EIectrocuted,

Lima, O., Dec. 2S.-J. W. Griffin, ona
of the wealthiest oil operators in the
city and vice president of the Lima
Trust company, was electrocuted ID
his bathroom here. He received
heavy voltage of electricity, the con.
tact being made by an iron register
and an electric light chandelier.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-12-28
DEMAND RESTITUTION.
Russians Want Ammunition Seized by
D., a. hi. the Chinese. =

j the Chinese.
Picking. Dec. .2S.-The Russian Off
cials here have demanded of the Chi
nese foreign Office the restitution of
the 1900 900 rounds of ammunition.
apparently destined for Port Arthur,
seized by the Chinese authorities at
Fengtai, near here, four days ago. The
Russians assert that the ammunition
was intended only for the legation
guard. r7s 49, --e~ IL
It Is, learned at the foreign Office
that the Chinese intend taking a
strong stand in view OF the frequent
attempts to smuggle arms and ammu-
milton. The bales Of wool containing
the cartridges seized at Fengtai were
consigned to European resident OF
Picking, who is now at Tientsin taking
part in the investigation into the af-
Sair. s52s,* "a "a, ..9 &55s