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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-07
PLURALITY OF MARRIAGE
None Performed Since the
 Woodruff Manifest.
Any 0fdcer of the Church Who As sumes to Perform Such Cere- mony is Threatened With
 Ex-Communication.

Salt Lake, Utah, April GA notable feature of the closing session of the 74th annual conference of the Mormon Church was the official declaration by President JoseSh l.. Smith on the sub ject of polygamy. The statement fol- lows:
 "Inasmuch as there are numerous re- ports in circulation that plural marriages have been entered into contrary to the ,official declaration of President Woodruff of September 26. 1s90 commonly called the Manifesto, which was issued by President Woodruff and adopted by the church at its genA-al conference in 1890. which forbids any marriage violative of the law of the land. I, Joseph F. Smith. president of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, hereby afhrm and declare that no such marriages have been solemnized with the sanction, con- sent or knowledge of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. and,
 Marriages Prohibited.
 T hereby announce that all such mar riages are prohibited and If any officer or member of the church shall assume to solemnize or enter any such marriage, he will be in transgression against the church, and will be liable to be dealt with according to the rules and regula-
 
 from. Joseph F. Smith, Jr., President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints"
 This statement received the full in- dorsement of the church members as- sembled, who unanimously adopted the following resolution introduced by Apos- tie Francis M. Lyman:
 Resolved. That we, the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. in general conference assembled, hereby approve and endorse the state- menf and declaration of President Joseph F. Smith. Jr.. made to this conference, concerning plural marriages. and will support the courts of the church in the enforcement thereof.
 4Af committee was authorized to take some steps toward the erection of | suit able building as a monument to tie memory of the prophet Joseph Smith. Although Utah abounds with memorials of Brigham Young, there is at present, not a single monument or building in honor of the founder of the church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-07
professors of Negro Colleges.

Baltimore. April 6.--At today's session Of the National Association the presi- dents and principals of colored Land grant colleges and normal schools in the vari- ous States, a paper on Teaching of Mechanical Arts" was read by Prof. A. U. Craig of Washington. D. C., which was discussed by J. McHenry Jones of West Virginia and other delegates. Dr.. A. c. True, Director of the United States Experimental Stations. washington. de- livered an address on Agricultural Ed- ucation" The discussion was led by President Isaac Fisher of Arkansas. At the evening session addresses were deliv- cred by President John Gordon of How ard University. Dr. Talcott Williams of Philadelphia, Dr. J. S. Hathaway of Ken lucky and Bishop L. J. Coppin of South Africa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-07
Morales will Ask Aid.

Cape Haytien, April 6.--Prestdent Mor- ales of santo Domingo, has arrived here on his way to Port au Prince to re- quest that the Government of Hayti pre- vent General Jlminez from landing war supplies on Haytien soil. It is reported oI good authority that General Jiminez' departure from the scene of his opera. tons was for the purpose of seeking money and supplies and the report says he will return in a few days. Before Having General JimineZ left Genera Demetro Rodriguez in command of the revolutionary troops General Clena Ma varro has been captured and Is impris. ored at Monte Christi. President Mor. ales says that he greatly fears Generals Cuellito and Pichardo. who were ad. vancing with strong forces.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-07
STRIKE SEEMS ASSURED.
Conference at Louisville Ends With Dissatisfaction.

Louisville. Ky. April 6-The confer. ence between the delegates representing the Kentucky coal miners and operators, to which President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers was a party. ended today in disagreement and a strike seems inevita ble
 The delegates were in conference nearly all day, but despite the efforts of Presi- dent Mitchell to bring them together each side held to It's original terms. the miners demanding the full Indianapolis scale. and the operators demanding an average re- duction of 1-2 per cent.
 President Mitchell could do no more than Induce the delegates to hold another conference tomorrow and make a final effort to reach an agreement. but before leaving for Indianapolis, he admitted that a strike is almost inevitable.
 The union officers claim there are 5000 union miners in Kentucky and of these nearly 5000 are at work at the present time. It Is expected that the men will quit work tomorrow night or Friday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-07
$500, ,ooo, 900 SPENT TO DATE.
Japan, However, Cares Nothing for
 the Expense,

the Expense.
 San Francisco, April 6-Baron Masono Matsudurai of the Japanese House of Peers, arrived on the steamer Korea to- day. With him is H. Vamaw Secre- tary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce
 The Baron is on his way to St Louis, where he will assume the management of the Japanese exhibit at the Worlds Fair He is a member of the Conservative Par ty of Japan, and was for many years Vice Minister of Home Affairs Of the Government.
 The entrance to Port Arthur harSor is now practically blocked" said the Baron and Japsn will soon be in command of the Russian stronghold. There Is room for only one ship to pass out Of the har- bor at time.
 "The operations at Port Arthur have been very expensive. but We do not care for that as long as we are successful. The Japanese intend to force the surren- der of Port Arthur in short time by a combined attack of land and sea forces We then hope to force Russia out of Man churia as well as Korea. We have large force in the latter place. the exact nnnpber sis q secret and we soon hope to Nave An equally large force in Manchuria, 1 Our cavalry Is not the weak point in our army. On the contrary. consider it equal to that of Russia and the few en- agreements which have taken place with the Cossacks show the truth of this state ment.
 Thus far Japan has spent $500, OO,OOO on the war"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-07
McwHIRTER FOR GOVERNOR. Named by State Convention of Tn
 diana prohibitionists.

Indianapolis. April 6. The Prohibition ists of Indiana in convention today nom- mated relix c. MoWhirter of this city for Governor and elected delegates and alteinates to the national convention The convention took no action regarding a nominee for President. More than six hours were taken up in the discussion of platform which when adopted, con- tained few more than 50) words.
 During the afternoon a motion was lost to strike out of the platform the plank which declared in favor of equal suf- frage regardless of sex.
 The platform declares that all laws permitting the sale of intoxicating liquors are contrary to the voice of the Supreme Court of the United States" and the Prohibitionists of Indiana ask for a re- peal of all such laws which now make our State party to the crime of liquor selling
 The request is made for legislative enactment prohibiting the manufacture. sale, importation, exportation and trans portation of intoxicating liquors for bev- craze purposes within the State, nation or foreign possessions"
 Legislation which shall place capital and labor on an equal footing before the law is approved.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-07
Petroleum Duty Discredited.

London, April 6.-The report that a duty on petroleum will be one of the fea- lures of the forthcoming budget is dis credited here. The Standard and Vacuum oil Companies representatives in Lon- don have heard nothing on the subject. while the Scotch oil interests, who would be most benefited by such a duty declar- ed there Is no foundation for the report. Those who are in the trade do not be- licve that any chancellor of the exche- quer would propose a duty which would prove so unpopular They point out that the poor would be the only sufferers, as the price of oil would be increased by the amount of the duty. This duty has long been suggested but the customs of ficials discountenance 1t on account of the great difficulty of levyinR and col- lecting the duty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-07
KANSAS CONVENTION.
Fight is Between Hearst and Anti
 Hearst Men.

Wichita, Kss., April 6.-Most of the del egates to the Democratic State Conven- ton. which will open here tomorrow. have night.
 The dividing issue is whether instruc- tions for W. R. Heart shall be given to the delegates. An anti-Hearst delegate declares there is 65 majority against Hearst The Hearst men give no figures. but claim a majority
 The anti-Hearst men are said to have decided to attempt to stampede the con- ven;ion tomorrow to ex-Senator W. A. Harris If there is any doubt of then ability to defeat Hearst instructions. they will appeal to State pride and name liar
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-07
INTO SEVEN soUADRoNs.
Japanese Fleet is Broken Up Into
 Small Bodies.


 London. April 7.-The Daily Telegraph's s Seoul correspondent says he learns from Japanese sailor who participated in the attacks on Port Arthur that the Jap anese fleet is divided into seven squad rons Four of these are watching Port Arthur. the fifth patrols the Korean coast, and the sixth and seventh cruise between Vladivostok and North Japan. Two torpedo boats were much damaged in the engagements. but otherwise the fleet was little injured. The damages to the Japanese cruisers Iwate and Yoshine have been repaired and the vessels have joined the fleet.
 The Daily Telegraphs Wei Hai Wei correspondent. cabling under date of April 6 says Russian warships are patrolling the Gulf of Pech Li and that The London Illness steamer was stopped and search ed thirty miles outside of Port Arthur today
 The Standards Tientsin correspondent says Paul Lessar Russian Minister to China. has protested to the Chinese gov- ernment against the presence of Japa- nese instructors with the Chinese army. which he regards a violation of neutral tty
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-07
SYMPATHY WITH RUSSIA.
Korea Alleged to Be Friend of the
 Bear

Port Arthur. April 6.-The Associated Press correspondent has had an inter- view with a high parsonage closely con- nected with the Emperor of Korea who left his native land because of the admin istrative reforms introduced through the Influence of the Japanese. Apparently re- 1ecting the views of the Emperor, this parsonage said.
 T foresaw the Japanese action. It is an attempt to apply to Korea the policy which the British have adopted in India. My country has reason to sympathize with the Russians. knowing the justice of their policy toward the natives of Amur, where many Koreans labor
 The sailors of the fleet who distinguish ed themselves in the recent Japanese at Jacks were decorated with the Cross of St. George Sunday by Vice-Admiral Ma karoff in the presence of Grand Duke Cyril, cousin of the Emperor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-07
LAST TRAIN FROM MEMPHIS.
Cotton Belt Announces Its Abandon
 ment of the City.

Memphis. Tenn, April o.-It is an- nounced by local officials of the St. Louis and Southwestern Railway Cotton Belt) that the regular passenger train which left Memphis tonight at s:2o p. m. for the southeast is the last train of this system that will be operated to or from Mem phis.
 In other words, the departure of this train marked the withdrawal of the Cot ton Belt from this city. All employees of the system here have been notified that they will be transferred to other points, and they will leave for their new assign ments as soon as the offices here can be closed.
 The Memphis Freight Bureau will pre- sent a memorial to the City Council to- morrow afternoon which will explain the contentious between the freight bureau and the Cotton Belt.
 W. c. Peeler, Division Passenger Agen; of the Cotton Belt here, has been trans ferred to Shreveport, La, in the same capacity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-07
TO ENTER DOMINION.
Newfoundland May Take Steps as
 Result of Treaty.

Paris, April 6.-It is understood in un' official quarters in spite of statements to the contrary that there is foundation for the reports that New Foundland will take steps to enter the Dominion of Can ada as the result of the Anglo-French settlements of the shore and fisheries questions which heretofore had inter- fered with New Foundland's complete sovereignty.
 -..e fact that the colonial treaty will be signed at an early date is bringing out another manifestation of the rapproach- ment between Great Britain and Francs The Temps says in this connection that Great Britain's gain in New Foundland is Americas loss. but declares the Unit ed States has been covetous of the French fisheries and says France had difficulty in making it understood that the islands of St. Pierre and Miouelon were not for sale.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-07
Anni,nl nsatinr of the .Katv. :,

Dallas. Tex. April s-The annual meet ing of the Missouri. Kansas and Texas Railroad of Texas was held here at the general office of that company today. The old Board of Directors, composed of Hen ry c. Rouse, Colgate Hoyt, A. A. Allen. J. N. Sympson. E. M. Reardon. o. L. Lyon, J. NJ. Lindsay. R. c. Foster and Myron T. Herrick. were reelected. At the organization meeting of the Board, ing. all of the old officers were reelected. held subsequent to the stockholders meet
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-07
Favorable Renorts Authorized

Washington. April 6.-The Ways and Means Committee today authorized a fa- vorable report on the following bills: To rt heve growers of tobacco from paying their own growing; to restrict the trans fer of merchandise in bonded warehouses; i; to allow the same shipping facilities to small vessels on Puget Sound as on the coast of Maine and Gulf of Mexico; to grant annual vacations to storekeepera and gaugsrs; to transfer the port of shieldsboro, Miss, to Guifport Mian
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-07
Found Guilty of shanrhalnu

Savannah, Ga. April 6.-Henry Olsen was found guilty in the United States Court this morning of shAnghaing sail ors out of this port. A receipt was shown in court indicating that Olsen had re- ceived s25o for the shipping of eight ne groes who were subsequently, discharged penniless in Bristol, England, whence they were returned to this country by the American consul. There are other case, of similar character against Olsen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-07
LINED UP FOR. ROOSEVELT
Quay's State Sends Instructed Dele
 gation. ~f..- s

Harrisburg. Pa. April 6.--Forn,er At torney General George P. Elkin, Of In- diaDa County, was nominated unanimous. ly tor Supreme Court Justice today by the Republican Convention. Governor Fennypacker, James Elverson of Phila- delphia. O. D. Biakey of Franklin and Francis L. Robbins of Pittsburg. were elected delegates at large to the Ma tlonal Convention and instructed to vote for the nomination Of President Roosc- welt. k
 Mir. Elkin came to Harrisburg Monday as candidate without opposition for delegate at large and was confident of the nomination of Governor Pennypacker for the Supreme Bench. But the Cover nor late yesterday declined the nonhina- ton.
 The platform says in part:
 We glory in the achievements of the party during the administration of the late lamented Mckinley and his success sor in office. who had so faithfully ad- hered to his policies and forcefully car Tied them into effect. They have brought unparalleled prosperity. maintained pub lie honor. fostered industry. stimulated enterprise. extended American com merce. strengthened American influence. errobled American citizenship and brought prosperity aiike 10 capital and labor. We commend the wise statesman ship and promptness of action which have enabled us to secure national control of the territory required for the isthnlian canal and which will In the near future unite and make near neighbors of the gulf. the Atlantic seaboard and the Pa ciic.
 We commend the vigorous and effective action of the present administration in the enforcement of laws enacted by Re publican Congress for the prevention O: unlawful combinations. We deplore the war now waging between Russia and Ja- pan, commend the @bsitiofi of absolute neutrality maintained by the Government at Washington and consra tulate the sd- ministration upon the success Of its diplo- matic efforts resulting in securing the assent of the powers to the restriction 0: the zone of warfare, thus protecting our rapidly growing relations in the Orient.
 In President Roosevelt. soldier and statesman. author and scholar, equal friend of labor and capital a vigorous and impartial Executive, We have Presl- dent of whom we are justly proud and whose wise and beneficient administration we heartily endorse and. desire to have continued. We, therefore. unanimously recommend his nomination for the PresI- dency by the approaahing National Con- vention and instruct our delegates ac cordingly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-07
ACCEPTABLE TO RUSSIA
Believed Car Would Well
 come Edwards Efforts.
So Far, It is Alleged, Japan Has Spent Half Billion Dollars on War, But Thinks Only
 of Victory.

New York, April GA telegram from the Berlin correspondent of The Soir forwarded to The Times correspondent at Brussels, revivcs the report prevalent recently that King Edward had taken the preliminary steps to ascertain if Rus sia were disposed to accept an offer of mediation.
 It is alleged that If such an offey were made on the part of the King of England it certainly would he accept ed.
 The trend of events in the Far East Is attributed by optimsits to the fact that negotiations actually have begun
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-07
DEATH OF MRS. HOWE.
Widow of an -Alabamian Dies in
 Boston

Boston Mass. April 6.-CSpeical )-Mrs, Julia A Howe died suddenly here today. aged 90 years. She was the widow of Charles Howe. for many years Collector of the Port of Key West, Fla, and pre- vious to this marriage was the widow of John L. Blodgett. noted surgeon who practiced for many years in Mobile, Ala, Key West and other cities in the South. Dr. Blodgett was an enthusiastic botan- st and received much help and inspira- :ioE from his wife, who was a skilled water colorist and painted the flowers which her husband discovered in Ala oama and Florida
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-07
Congress of Pueblo.

Santa Fe. N. M, April s.-At the Con- gress of the Pueblo Indians of the Terri tory. held here today. the recent decisions of the Territorial Supreme Court. declar- ing the Pueblos citizens and their lands subject to taxation, was discussed at length. A unanimous protest against the decision was sent to President Roosevelt, the Secretary of the Interior and the In- dian Commissioner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-07
BOARD WILL INVESTIGATE.
To Look Into Conduct of Springfield
 Militia During Riot.

Columbus. O., April 6.-By direction of Governor Herrick, the military board has been appointed to inquire into the con- duct of the Springfield companies of the Ohio National Guard during the recent riot and lynching in that city.
 The board is composed of Brigadier- General J. c. Speaks, Colonel Edward Nolrath of the Sth Infantry, and Colo nel Charles F. flake of the 1st Infan- try.
 During the recent trouble at Spring field Company A of the 9th Battalion (colore0 and Companies B and E, 3rd Infantry of that city were held at the armory. All the guard duty was per- formed by outside companies.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-07
Delcasse Seeks Interview.

Paris, April 7.-The Figaro asserts that Foreign Minister Delcasse Is seeking through an influential Catholic deputy to obtain an audience of the Pope when he accompanies President Loubet to Rome ana that the Minister has already decid- ed to have at least one interview with Cardinal Merry del Val. the Papal Score t,rv of State
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-07

ploycrs' Association tonight ratihed the resolution acopted by the general aroi. trstion board This resolution provided that the 15.co0a. bricklayers on strike should return to work pending arbitra- tior of all existing differences. The brick layers delegates were parties to the agreement. The Laborers' Union Pro- teetive Society. through its counsel. afso decided to accept, the terms of the reso- luton. and an order has been issued to members of the Laborers' Union to re- torn to work at once. 4g
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-07
UNITED CHRISTIAN PARTY.
National Convention Will be Held in
 St. Louis May 1.

St. Louis. April Modification was sent out today by William Rudolph Benker. National Chairman of the United Chris tion party. that the National Convention which will be held in St. Louis May will not convene in the grounds. but will instead occupy the Coliseum. because more space is required than can be fur nished by any hall in the exposition grounds. In issuing this notification a general call Is issued supplementary to the convention call issued last year as follows:
 Christian government by and for the peo- pie governed by the golden rule are wei come to take part in the convention re- gardless of nationality. sex creed, color or previous politics. Special prayer Is re- quested for this convention throughout every State and nation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-07

ligious organization of which 1t Is esti-
 mated there. are fifty miiIion. Bishop Macs said that during the past year great numbers have come into the church especially in the South and West He said he was astonished at what had been accomplished in Kentucky. where in the mountains there are thousands who have never heard that there exists such, a other -.+5', '.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-07

Indianapolis was made temporary chair man and S. B. Smith of Pittsburg. tenn porary secretary. Mayor Holtzman well comed the delegates and responses were made by representatives of many States. Nearly every State has sent delegates. E. Lawrence Fell of Philadelphia is Pres ident.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-07
PLAGUE OF LocUsTs.
Devastation in the Valley of Us unbara,

Berlin. April 6.-Swarms of locusts have
 devastated the valley of Usumbara and German East Africa. They were first no- ticed coming from Wombo. February 9. It is semi officially stated that the most terrible snowstorm would not give any
 idea of the numbers of the locusts. The
 trees on which they settled have broken down and banana and mulberry trees
 have been stripped. even the bark of tho
 mulberry trees being eaten.
 Scarcely a green blade or leaf has been left in the forests or on the farms, ex- cept in the case of coffee plants which the locusts tried but disliked
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-07
conference of Missionariss.

Washir gton, April 6.-Blshop Macs of Covlngton presided at the opening session tonight at the Catholic University Of the second conference of missionaries. The object of the missionary movement as explained in the addresses is to bring in- to the Catholic Church the people of the United States not affiliated with any re-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-07
Death of B. W. Custer.

Columbus. Ohio. April 6.-Brice W. Gus ter. former sheriff of Franklin county, and a half brother of the famous Indian fighter. General George A. Custer. died suddenly at his home in this city to-day. aged 72
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-07
Phi Kama Psi Fraternitv.

Indianapolis, April 6,-Two hundred members of the college Greek Fraternity Phi Kappa Psi. representing 5000 mem oers. began the twenty-third convention As Eha order today Frank Littleton of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-07
Cannon Prssldinr ofacsr.

Washington Jssfrii k-yFprfaer Secretary Root. will bsk tepsposafg- chairman and sspeaksF Cannon peSfnaneiit cfaiYman of the Republican National Convention at Chicago ,f.hU 5ltt k
 This is fin accordance with the conei1- sioas Of leading Republican politicians in Washington and 1t is understood the ar engagement meets wth the approval of those in other parts of the country who have been consulted t-'-'