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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25
JAMES NOW IN JAIL.

Broke Into Offices of Railroad Men
 Macon, Ga, April 24.-I. w. James until a few weeks ago, commercial agent of the Macon, Dublin and 6a' vannah Railroad. but who got into trouble for issuing false checks anC was discharged. entered the offic' building of the railroad late Saturday night. He broke the glass in tho doors to the o1bes of Assistant Treas. urer Smith, and General Passenger Agent Streyer and obtained in addition to passes ticket punches and mileage books about ,58 skeleton tickets.
 He at once took the midnight train for Savannah where early in the day he sought to sell tho tickets. He is now in the Chatham county Jail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25

fourth class post ofices and representa- tions regarding leases.
 This investigation cleared every man from any improper conduct in the mat ter. .
 Beef Trust Investigation.
 The House directed an investigation of the alleged beef trust by th# depart ment of commerce and labor. The at torney-general was given the beneflt of the unexpended appropriation from last season of Congress for the prosecution of the trust, an amount aggregating s475.00o. The extension of the east front of the capitol building was provided for in the sundry civil appropriation bill and provision was made for the building for Senators and members of the House of Representatives. These buildings are to cost $5,00o,0o0 each.
 Impeachment proceedings were begun in the House against Federal Judge Charles Swayne in the North District of Florida, but after majority report from the committee favoring impeach- ment, the matter was sent back to com mittee and made special order for the next session.
 $ The creation of two additional in bill which passed the House but not the Senate. Oklahoma and In- dian Territory, were united as Okla homa; Arizona and New Mexico as Ari- zona.
 Labor Laws.
 Legislation directly affecting the labor interests of the country received consideration in the committees of the two Houses, but final action was not taken.
 The eight hour bill was referred to the Department of Commerce and La- Dor for investigation and report, and the anti-injunction bill was postponed by the committee until the next ses- sion.
 In the Senate the confirmation of General Leonard Wood as major gener- al was accomplished after much inqui- ry and objection.
 The objection to Senator Reed Shoot of Utah. resulted in an investigation involving the Mormon religion.
 There has been remarkable record in the despatch of business. At no time in the two sessions has there been delay caused by a desire to fili- buster on the part of minority, but there has been considerable debate and many campaign speeches have been de- livered.
 Deaths of the Session.
 Senator Hanna and seven members of the House have died. namely Representa- tives T. H. Tongue of Oregon, Vincent Bcering of Kentucky, R. H. Foerderer of Pennsylvania, Henry Burk of Pennsylva- mia, w. w. Skiles of Ohio, sG. w. Croft of South Carolina, and c. W. Thompson O. Alabama. T. H. Ball of Texas. resign ed His position Is filled by J. NJ. Pinck- ney. George B. Mcclellan of New York. resigned and wa q sticeaeded hv " Rourk e Cochran Charles Dick of Ohio. resigned to succeed Senator Hanna in the Senate. George Howell of Pennsylvania. was un- seated in favor of William C. Cornell. and J. A. Shafer of Colorado. resigned in favor of R. w. Bonynge. who contest ed his election.
 In the House there were 15,398 bills and 343 resolutions. 152 joint resolutions and S1. concurred resolutions introduced. Of these 2,25s passed the House. In, the Sen ate were Sei5- introduced.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25
Rnssian Ronds AfPected.

London, April 24-The stock exchange last week experienced the check 10 the recent growth of confidence, mainly through the depression in the Paris Bourse caused by Viceroy Alexiefrs re- tirement in the far east. Paris opera tc-s apparently interpreted the action os Viceroy Alexleff. following the death O: Admiral Mekaroff. as bad sign for Russian prophets in the Far East and Russian bonds suffered accordingly
 There was talk among financiers Of Alexieff's disappearance from the theatre of war. While there was nor serious de- cline in prices, the tone was dull with ut- tls business doing. Americans were dull.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25
|LOUBET IN ETERNAL CITY French President Guest of | Quirinal. KING VICTOR IS CORDIAL
  No Political Significance in
 the Visit. Pope Disapprovss of Proposed coua- ter Meeting on Part of the clerioals, and It is
 Abandoned.
KING VICTOR IS CORDIAL

Rome, April 24.--President Loubet accompanied by Foreign Minister Del Casse and party. arrived to-day 4Y re- pay the visit of King Victor Emman- uel to Paris in October last They were met at the station by the court dignitaries. At the station also were tho members of the Italian cabinet and all'the high officers of state.
 As the President stepped from the train, the Prince Colonna welcomed him on behalf of the city. The King while the Marsellaise was played by several bands.
 The drive to the Quirinal was then taken up. and it had all the appear- ance of triumphant march, culmfnat- ing in an ovation at the palace, where President Loubet, King Victor. Queen Helene and the princes were obliged to appear on the balcony.
 Tower and White.
 Ambassador Tower and United States Ambassador to Germany Andrew White witnessed the passage of the process sion from the garden of the American church. in which tribune has been erected. On the tribune were also many members of the diplomatic corps and several Americans. Along the route were massed more than boo.000 persons. Including many from the prov- inces and abroad.
 Immediately after he had received President Loubet, the Queen sent a telegram to Mme. Loubet saying the rejoicing to-day 'only lacked the pres- ence of she of whose amiability had many proofs while in Paris.'
 A great torchlight procession In which 15,000 persons took part produc- ed Q fantastic effect. The procession crossed to the Quirinal where 1t made an imposing demonstration and WAS witnessed by 100000 persons
 Constantly Acclaimed. President Lopbet, the King and Queen and princess saw the toFriiiiKht procession From the balcony of the Quirinai, on which they remained for twenty minutes. being constantly ac- claimed.
 The clericals desired to organize q demonstration of protest against the visit of President Loubet. Their pur- pose first was to meet at St Peters for prayer at the moment of the Presidents arrival. but this plan was not carried out, 1t having been learned that the Pope disapproved of 1t.
 It is learned that Italy desires to prove that while adhering to the tri- pie alliance she is quite free to enter tain friendly relations with other pow CTS. having for her object the main- tenance of peace. This was brought, about by the Anglo o-French-Italian acc cord with Jurisdiction of affairs in the Balkans. Importancesto President Lou- bets presence in Italy Is unfounded.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25
TORNADO IN TEXAS.
Mount Vernon Suffers from the High
 Wind.


 Fort Worth. Tex. April 24.-A special to The Record from Mount Vernon, Tex. says:
 The worst tornado ever known in this section struck Mount Vernon from the southwest about s:sO o'clock today. Eleven houses were blown down and the residence of J. H. Majors, vice-Presi- dent of the First National Bank, was completely demolished. Mrs. Majors was very seriously injured and MT. and Mrs. c. P. Harp and son and daughter were injured. The home of w. w, Arnold was shattered and strewn for hundreds of yards, and Mrs. Arnold. his wife. and a young woman visiting them were blown in heap in the yard, all being painfully injured.
 Smith had two houses wrecked, his res- idence in town and dwelling at his farm a milo southwest, the latter occupied by J. H, castleberry who was seriously in- jured. Trees, fences and telAphone wires were blown down and other damage done, The path of the storm was very narrow and it passed over a thinly popu- lated part of the town, or the damage would have been much greater.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25
MASTERS OF CHESS.
Arrange Rules for the Tournament
 at Cambridge Springs.


 Cambridge Springs Pa, April 24.--A meeting of the players who are to en- gage in the International Chess mas ters' tournament which will begin here tomorrow morning. was held this af- ternoon to adopt rules to govern the play. The following are the rules agreed upon:
 Each man Is to play one game with every other player.
 Play days are to be Mondays, Tues days. Thursday. and Fridays in each week; play to last each day from 10 a. m. to 3 p. m.. and from p. m. to z D.. m. The games are to be contested under time limit of thirty moves each for the first two hours and afterwards at the rate of fifteen moves to the hour.
 Each player is to have the right to analyze positions of adjourned games in hand, but no two players are to be al- lowed to consult with each other re- garding such adjourned games. The prizes to be awarded are as follows:
 First prize. st.000: second. s6O0 third, $500; fourth. s2oo; fifth. s10o; sixth, s135. It was decided also to adopt the code of play rules which governed the inter- national tourney at Hastings with few exceptions. The players selected among themselves four judges-Tschagorin Dell mar, Marco and Hodges with Latimer. Pillsbury, ,Sletcher and Mises as substi- tutes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25
RETURNS OF wIRENIUs.
Complete Failure of ETfort to Reach
 Port Arthur.

St. Petersburg, April 24.-Admiral Wirenius has just returned from his attempt to reinforce the Port Arthur fleet with his squadron consisting of the battleship Osliabia, the cruisers Aurora and Dmitridonsker, eleven tor pedo boats. and two transports.
 In an interview the admiral com plained of the stringency of the neu- trality at Suez and Port Said. The British authorities would not allow the vessels to remain more than twenty four hours The admiral said
 "we met the cruisers Kasuga and Nisshin (the warships bought by Jap anese and now with Admiral Togo's fleet at Port Suen), but we had not the slightest desire to stop them. They had the appearance of merchantmen. and the rough crews dangled their legs over the sides of the vessel"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25
IN FIT OF DEsPoNDENcY.
City Attorney of Memphis Kills Kim
 self

Memphis, Tenn. April 24.--In fit of despondency W. B. Henderson. city att torney and a son of Vice Mayor B. R. Henderson. committed suicide to-day by shooting himself through the head. The deed was committed at the home of a friend at Germantown, village fifteen miles from this city.
 MT. Henderson was elected city at torney at the last municipal election, but his office was contested and hear ing of the case was soon to have been had. He was a brilliant lawyer and a law partner of Congressman M. R. Pat terson of this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25
The Nashville at Cniro.

Cairo. Ill. April 24.-Although a heavy rain fell nearly all day. large crowds were in the city and made a visit of inspection to the gunboat Nashville. The officers of the boat were entertained with breakfast at the Halliday this morning and tonight were entertained on the government boat Lila by Mrs. Baker. wife of the captain. The Nashville will leave Cai- TO tomorrow morning for St. Louis with the Lilly as a pathfinder.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25
Croft in the Lead.

Savannah, Ga. April 24-The vote in Second district primary so far report ed to The Morning News. gives T. C.. Croft of Aiken total of s.02S votes, against an aggregate of 2,957 for oth- CT candidates or a majority of T out of total of 5,9S5. Only nine boxes are reported from Barnwell, six from Edgefield and ten from Saluda. It Is possible that MT. Croft will be elected on the first ballot. If a second pri- mary is held s. c. Mayheld will likely be his opponent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25
Foracasted His naath

Moscow. April 24.-The will of Vas sili Verestagelin the Russian painter. who went down on the Petropavlovsk at Port Arthur, has been read. It leaves the estate to the widow. The will was made just before the painter started for the Far East and in 1t he expressed the conviction that he would not return.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25
FORT SCOTT FLOODED.
Mill Creek and Marmnton River on
 Rooms,

SQtukoe
 Fort Scott. Kan, April 24.--Fort Scott is experiencing the most serious flood in it's history. Marmaton river and Mill creek, which ruEs into the former here, have risen ten feet in tho past twenty-four hours. the result ot heavy rains. Several hundreds of per-. sons have been rescued in boats. So far as known tonight no lives have been lost. The estimated loss to live stock drowned and property damaged is s$10o.00o.
 The two streams bega nto rise at 10 o'clock this morning. and to-day the city was divided into three sections al- most completely isolated. Normally NH creek runs into Marmaton river northeast of the city. but the cause of the rapid rise there has formed a new. channel across one end of the. city.
 Tonight the entire northern part of the city is cut of and part of 1t is under water. Ten feet of water is rushing through the streets in that part of the city and several hundred persons in what Is known as BeIitown have been forced to leave their homes. There were several narrow escapes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25
Tornado at Murchison. Kansas

Murchison, Kan, April 24-A severe tornado struck Murchison this after noon. demolishinE six residences and causing more or less other damage to property. Three persons were injured, one seriously. Much damage was done in the country north of here. The fun nel-shaped cloud approached Murchison from the south and followed the course of raVine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25
LOOKING FoR RApIUaE.
Public Asked to Assist the Govern
 ment Experts.


 Washington. April 24.--The United States Geological Survey Is investigate ing the existence of radium in this country, and seeking public co-opeva- ton of gathering details regarding To- calities possessed of radio active ma- terials Radioactivity has been observ- ed in many mineral and other sub- stances. The government experts say 1t Is, possible that the number of radio- activo minerals may be greatly in- creased.
 A survey says the simplest means of detecting them is by system of pho- tographic plates. The plate should not be removed from its enclosing black paper. On this paper in a dark room should be laid small metallic object, over which should be laid a specimen. With the usual development. if the spe- cimen tested has radio activity powers, a photograph of the metal object will be produced on the plate.
 The government will exhibit spe- cimen of the product at the Worlds Fair fEs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25
Riots in Hungary.

Buda Pest, April 24.--A serious riot Is reported to have taken place at the Market town of Eles, near Cross War dein.. resulting in a collision between the Socialists and Independent parties. While peace was being restored. a So- cialist fired a revolver killing the com mander of the gendarmes and the sol diers thereupon fired a volley, killing twenty-three and wounding forty. The military was summoned from Cross Warden.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25
Freight Train Ditchad

Kansas City, April 24.-An east hound freight train on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway was ditched at Floyd, Mo. near here to- day. Two members of the crew were killed and one fatally hurt. Three hun dred feet of track had been washed out by a heavy rain that prevailed in this part of the State to-day and twenty cars went over an embankment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25
Artillervman. is Drowned

Savannah. Ga., April 24.-Michael Keenan, private of the 14th Artillery, was drowned at Tybee Island this af- ternoon. Keenan and Prtvates J. Full Ter and W. Mcclellan were fishing from a small boat which overturned. Fuller and Mcclellan were exhausted when rescued by an officer from the fort. Keenans enlistment papers show no next of kin. His body will be inferred in, the Federal cemetery at Marietta, G1
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25
FIGHT AT A CHURCH.
Negroes Use Pistols and congrega-
 fioD Scatters

tion Scatters.
 Knoxville. Tenn, April 24--A pistol duel caused a congregation of negro worshippers to quickly disperse to-day near Beans Station. Tennessee.
 George Whitesides and Arizona Coins had trouble over a woman, and both pulled pistols and began firing. Goina Cell dead with a bullet through his heart and a brother, Jim Coins. was mortally wounded. whitesides was shot through one arm, while another bull let, which would otherwise have killed him. smashed a whiskey flask which he had in an inside coat pocket.
 The shooting nearly caused . panic. and whitesides had no trouble in es- caping to the woods.
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dance will be large. Among the speakers are Commissioner Mcfarland Of washins- tho conference:!ca; whose topic will be tho proposed arbitration treaty ui.h Eng land: Robert Lansing. who will address the conference on the Alas1ean boandarjcs settlement; Representative Har;hold, Of Missouri who recently organized q brauca of American Peace Union. It is arrasxct' that ono session of the conferences shall be given to tho proposed areitrAton trea- ty with Great Britain and auothsr to in- ternationai arbitration from . businsss point of view.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25
Heavy Loss in Talking Machines,

Camden, N J.. April 2L-The Interior of the four story building of the' Victor Talking Machine Company of this city was burned today. The loss is nearly Sjo0.00o. The concern carried insarerce of SGJ0.0O0. Upwards of half a million pho- nrgraphic records and 25,0OO talking ms- cilnOs were destroyed. Thousands ot original records impossible to reprodccs were ruined.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25
VAULT MADE OF TIN.
Another Humbug of Rothschild's Is
 Exposed.

Another Humbug Of Hothschilu's IS
 Exposed.
 Now York, April M.--During the inves- tigation yesterday of the affairs of pa- vid Rothschild 1t was discovered that the Eeassive safety vault in the Globe Company offices was made of tin.
 For nearly a week Receiver McKeon has been trying to get into the vault. which is in the cashiers department of the Tract Society building. G. H. Brew- ster, attorney for the receiver, examined the rear wall of the vault, found that it was tin and forced his way through it into the vault.
 This wall separated the Presidents of- fee from the end of "the burglar proofg vault. which in front Is ornamental ana imposing with marble and steel trim- mings.
 For two days detectives had been watching the vault for the receiver lest some one In the employment of the con- pany should open the massive doors. vault was supposed ot contain many as- sets of the company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25
YOuneest Federal Soldier Dead.

Chfllicothe, Mo. April 24,--Judga Botts, a former citizen of this place. who was distinguished as having been the youngest Federal soldier in the Civil War. is dead at Los Angeles. o. Twenty years ago a Toledo paper of- fered a gold medal for the youngest Federal soldier In the Civil War. and 1t was awarded to Bolts. He enlisted in the 10th Missouri regiment at the age of 13, and being large for bis age was allowed to enroll as soldier.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25
Bought hu Rns.in

London. April 24-The Telegraphs' Brussels correspondent says that agents of the Russian government have signed an agreement to purchase three large men of war constructed at Gen ca for the Argentine Republic at a price of S1S,200. 900. One of the vessels. the Garibaldi, is of 12,0OO tons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25
Enemies Near Together.

New 'Chwang. April 24-There is no information that any effective fighting has taken place on the Yalu river, neither have any reliable reports been recoi"cd here that the Japanese have yet si.so.pt- ed to cross. although the opposing linos. 1t is said, now skirt the two banks Of the river
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25
Boy Train Wrecker.

Logansport Ind, April 24.-otis Peet- CTS .1S-year-old. Is under arrest hero charged with having attempted to wreck a Pennsylvania railroad near Monticello. The boy says he was without money aAd that he placed railroad ties on the track and then notified the station agent aE Monticello thinking that he would re- ceive a rewArdt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25
Nobilitv En Route to Fair.

Now York, April a4.-Amohg the passen- gNrS arriving on the Butcher today were the Prince and Princess IIohonlhoe-Sch.l HaFfjrst, the cDrmer ;he son of the late imperial chancellor of Germany, the he rtdhary Prince Victor and his brother Prince Karl. governor of Ausch-PrusslA. The party Is on the way to St. Louis 10 attend the opening of the fair.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25
suspected of Sowing for Russia.

Seveille. Saturday April B. p. m.-A despatch from Hamg Yung in North western Corea. states that the country oflk along the northern border of the province, are selling supplies to the Rus sians Several Korean officers suspect ed of being Russian spies have been ar- rested
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25
Fire in Lexington. N. 0.

Charlotte, N. C.. April 24.-A ire which originated in q dry kiln of the Dixie Furniture Company at Lexington. N C.. tonight burned that plant. the town electric light plant. four dwell- ing houses, and two cars belonging to the Southern Railway. The loss is $ao,- GOO, with insurance of $40, GOO.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25
students to Go as Volunteers.

St. Petersburg. April 24.--The Emper. or has accepted the offer of the senios class of the Eieetro-Technical School at Odessa as volunteer telegraphers tn Manchurla. These volunteers will have charge of the wires along the Manchu- rian line. The mobilization of the na. val reserves will be completed In sov. en days, After short period Of drlN the man will be detailed to the variouG aepots.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25
Manchester Cloth Market.

Manchester, April 24.-There was a marked improvement in tho cloth market during tho past week, the busineza in some cases resulting in largsr turn over than has been the casa of late. Fsr minor oitlays fai- busduess was rrsrs- acted in varisa assortment of geoGs. Yarns showed little change
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25
VIII Discuss Arbitration.

Lake Mohoak. N. r.. April g4-GsorSe Cray will preside over tho tenth aruuu conference ninternational arbitration to le held June to 3. Acceptanees reoeivod from delegates indicate that the attSn-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25

to remove the Shanghai arsenal to wlju. an island town fifteen miles west of Shanghai. It is estimated that the cost of moving the arsenal will reach three million taels.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25
War on the Wireless.

St. Petersburg. April A.--viceroy Alex. icft has issued notification to the cfrcc: that correspondents using wireless tell egraphy will be treated as spies. The notification is the same us that from the State Department at Washington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25
New Battleship Hoists perro,

Cronstadt, April 24.-The new battle ship Alexander III has gone into com mission and Is the first vessel of the Baltic fleet to hoist pennant this voar.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25
Another Jap Landing.

Seoul. Saturday, April g. p. mt it reported that the Japanese ere land ins troops and constructing buildings at Hung Chuan below YOngampno.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25
Wholesale Hanging in poland

Warsaw, April 24.-It Is reported that eighteen conspirators have been hanged after their trial in connection with Polish revolutionary plot
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-25
KE1LY's SLICK SCHEME.
Forfeited Cash Bond of 2,5oo Which
 Was All Counterfeit.

Atwook. Kan, April A.-When the case of Ed Kelly, charged with footing the Rawlins County Treasury. was called yesterday, Kelly failed to appear. His cash bond of s2.5OO was forfeited. The officers have since discovered that the whole amount was counterfeit money in pills of large denominations. Kelly came from Chicago.