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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-21
Fire in AaheviIIe.

Knoxville, Tenn. Nov. 20.--A special from Asheville, N. C.. says:
 Fire waich broke out at 10;20 o'clock tonight in the Theobold Candy Kitchen on Patton Avenue. one of the malr business streets, completely destroyed the candy factory and before it. had been extinguished it destroyed the Asheville Music Company's place of business, the I. x. L. Grocery Com pany and a barber shop. The roof oi The Citizen office caught fire several times and was burned off, otherwise the building was not damaged. The loss Is estimated at between $S0,00t and $90,000. Insurance will only par ttally cover the loss. The fire was un- der control at midnight"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-21
GREAT BATTLE PROBABLE.
Increasing Activity Along the ShaIxh
 River is RepOrted

Increasing ActlVaty Along the Shakhe
 River is Reported. TolSio, Nov. 20.-U p. m.)-Increas . ing activity along the Shakhe River seems to indicate the iminence of an other great battle.
 The Russian feints, evidently intend ed to draw a Japanese attack, are uni- formly repulsed.
 Army headquarters yesterday receiv- ed the following from Field Marshal Oyama, under date of November IS:
 At dawn today detachment of the enemy made an attack near Hsinglung- tun. They were repulsed by us.
 Since this attack the enemy in the vicinity of Shakhe village have indl- rectly bombarded our positions with mortars and field pieces. They have effected no damage.
 "A body of the enemy's infantry was discovered at Hsiamaya and Hsiao yantzu. We shelled them and they fled in confusion to neighboring viI- lage.
 ''The enemy have burnt Huangla- shetzu and villages to the southeast of the right bank of the River Hun"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-21
stnhhsA tn nenfh.

Huntington, W. Va, Nov. 2e.-An- thony Martin was stabbed to death on the street here today by Burney Coon, son of Councilman John Coon. Martin and Samuel Rittenhouse while walking along the street stopped negro and asked him for a match. Coon was passing in the opposite direction and lie made the remark that sic gentleman would ask a negro for a match. The men came to blows and Coon stabbed Martin to death Coon also plunged his knife into Rittenhouse, making an ugly wound in the back, but he will recover.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-21
COckrelI DeeIaneu to Talk.

Kansas City, Mo, Nov. 2O.--Speaking with the Associated Press over the long distance telephone from his home at Warrensburg 9this evening, Senator Francis NJ. CockrelI declined to say whether or not he had been offered the Isthmian Canal Commissionership by President Roosevelt or whether he would accept such an appointment if tendered him. He would not, he said, la any event, take any action until he reached Washington on November 2S.
 T have already said all I care to at this time upon this subject" said Sem ator Cockrell. T will leave for the East tomorrow or Tuesday, stopping a day or two at St. Louis and then visit my daughter at Dayton, o. I expect to reach Washington on Monday the 2Sth, and shall take no action until then"
 Senator Cockrell declined to say whether or not the Isthmian Canal Commissionership would be an agree able appointment Yet in an interview with the Associated Press Senator Cockrell said:
 If rendered any position by the President, I should treat it with the greatest consideration and do whatever might be best in the premises"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-21
Gnu His Own Throat.

Knoxville, Tenn, Nov. 20.-Cron,- well B. Hoskins, an insurance man committed suicide here last night, his dead body being found this. morning lying in an alley in the business dis trict. He had his throat cut from eaf to ear Financial troubles are said t. be responsible for the rash deed. He was a member of the firm of Burbank & Hoskins, State Managers of the Aetna Life Insurance Company. His business partner says Hoskins had no financial troubles that he knows of.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-21
crore rhoneht to De in Me1leo.

Mexico City, Nov. 20.-Pat Grove, for whose capture Cudahy, the million aire Omaha packer Is reported to have offered reward of $25.000 as the kidnapper of his little son. is thought to be in this city and the police are endeavoring to locate him. Grove is supposed to be the man who held young Cudahy for several days near Omaha until his father finally paid $25,00o for his return. He has been sought in many parts of the world since. but has always managed to elude capture.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-21
TO ATTACK NOVEMBER "A.
Japs Said to Re Preparing to Assault
 Et8 Mountain.

JaDs Said to Re Preparing to Assault
 EtE Mountain.
 Chefoo. Nov. 20.-q p. m.)-Another attack on Etz Mountain is expected to occur November 24. according to Chl- nese, who left Dalny yesterday. The Chinese there report that reinforce ments for the Japanese continue to ar rive. For the past ten days 1000 men have arrived daily.
 November 14, the Chinese say they saw fifty guns brought into Dalny. Some were broken, others were in good condition. The Japanese said they had captured them. They also saw 15O prisoners. including three officers, brought in. Some of the citizens of Dalny expected that the attack Novem- Der 24 would be general. Etz Mountain being the chief object of attack
 Five more heavy guns recently arriv- ed from Japan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-21
Omcers bod NIen Clash.

Fort Worth. Tex. Nov. BOA dls- patch to The Record from Mill Creek. l. T., says that as the result of clash between two officers of the law and a number of men resisting arrest for a misdemeanor, City Marshal Hughes of NH Creek was killed today and a man named Bud Works mortally wounded. Several shots were exchanged, Hughes being accidentally shot in the back by Deputy Elliott, who was assisting him. Elliott surrendered to the authorities.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-21
vy,II VIsIt wlaeOnHin.

Atlanta, Ga, Nov 2O.-George Foster Peabody, accompanied by Governor Terrell, President Samuel Spencer, of the Southern Railway. and party of forty-two will leave at midnight for a trin of inspection of the University of Wisconsin at Madison, Wis. The object of the trip is to familiarize the governing body of the University of Georgia with the methods and progress of the Wisconsin institution.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-21
Roosevelt to Go to Texas,

Washington, Nov. 20.-President Roosevelt. according to his present in- tentions. will visit Fort Worth, Texas. in the spring on the occasion of the re- union of the First Volunteer Cavalry (Rough Riders.) He has given his as- surance that unless something unfore- seen happens he will make the trip. With the possible exception of an ad- dress to his comrades, 1t Is stated that the president will make no speeches either going or coming.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-21

other classes of the community. Peas ants must be given the widest share In local government by the creation of a small zemstvo unit and the Zematvo system be thoroughly revised so as to bring 1t into closer contact with the people and the only method of assuring permanently these reforms lies In the regular possession of people tn the leg
 isIative government of the country"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-21
WILL HONOR COCKRELL
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT OFFERS
 HIM COMMIssIONERsHIP.
If That is Not Satisfactory to the Mis- sOurl Senator, He VIII Be Ten- dered POsitiOn fin Another
 Department.

Washington, Nov. 2o.--The President has offered Senator Cockren of Missou- ri, the Isthmian Canal Commissioner ship made vacant by the resignation of Colonel Hecker of Michigan. and has also told him that if he feels that his health will not permit him to take this place the President desires to offer him a position on the Interstate Commerce Commission.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-21
ALL QUIET ON
 THE SHAKHE Hostile Armies Practically
 in Touch. LAPS LIVE IN TRENCHES Troops Stand the Cold Wealth
 CT Very We'll. Occasional Shots are Fired by Artillery But Neither Commander Shows
 a Disposition to Leave
 His Entrenchments.

Field Headquarters of the Second Japanese Army, Nov. 1S.--(4. P. M)- via Fusan. Nov. 20.-The past few days have been unusually quiet along the 5hakne river. The front of General Oku's army and the Russians have been firing only occasional shots. The armies have been lying entrenched and practically in touch for over a month, but they have been oly cavalry and small infantry skirmlshes. The Japa- nese are virtually living in the trench es and the army is standing the first cold weather very we'll The winter clothing has proved excellent for the purpose.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-21
WASHINGTON GIVES s2s.
Negro Edueator Aids the Gordon MOn-
 ument Fund.

NeBFU NuutWtVF AIuH tAe WVKWVM NAWH~
 umemt Fund.
 Atlanta, Ga, Nov. 20.-BOoker T. Washington, President of the Tuske- gee Normal and Industrial Institute for negroes at Tuskegee, Ala, has contrib uted his check for s25 to the fund now being raised for the erection of a mon- ument to the memory of Gen. Jno. B Gordon.
 This personal contribution from a source which makes it of peculiar in- terest and significance has been re- ceived in the spirit in which 1t was rendered. Reply was made by Presi- dent W. I. Calhoun of the Gordon Mon ument Association. thanking the sender not alone for the check. but also for the sentiments expressed In the letter accompanying the check and the trib- ute paid to General Gordon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-21
NO CLUE TO THIEF.
Robbery of Money Wagon of Sells Bros
 Circus a Mystery.

Robbery of Money Wagon of Sells Bros
 Circus a Mystery.
 Tarboro, N. C., Nov, 20.-There are no further developments regarding the theft of Ss0,000 in cash from the ticket wagon of the Fourpaugh-Sells Circus early Saturday morning. A special train to carry the employees of the show to Richmond arrived here about o'clock this morning and 1t said that they brought money with which to pay off the employees of the show. Full settlement with the employees is eN- pected to be made tonight,
 Three trains carrying the circus to winter quarters at Columbus Ohio, win leave about o'clock in the morning. and about the same time 8 special passenger train will take tha employees to Richmond.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-21
snomhnIleh the Premier.

Buda Paesta. Nov. 2O.-As Premier Eisza was leaving a meeting of his po- liticaI supporters today he encountered hostile demonstration. He was greeted with shouts of Resign" and pelted with snow balls. The police dis pcrsed the crowd by a discharge of blank cartridges. Forty arrests were made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-21
KroonIana BeIleved to ne safe.

New York. Nov. 20.-The officials of the Red Star Line brand as malicious the report that the Kroonland has foundered They discredit the report and declare that the KroonIand is not due here until Monday night, and as vessels arriving report heavy weather she may not get here until Tuesday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-21
vOrE oF THE oATHOLIcs.
Plus x. urged to Re-Issae statement
 Of Paua KX.


 Rome, Nov. 20.-Irreconcilable cier- icals. especially in foreign countries. have been urging Pope Plus x. to plb- fish a statement on the subject of sThe Non -Expedit," the document Issued by Pope Plus TX. forbidding Catholics to vote at Italian elections after the fall of the temporal power of the Pontifi
 Those who are urging action by the Pope fear that the fact that the pre- hibition was not reiterated befosA the recent general election and that many cIerIcals participated in the election may be taken as tacit renuneiation for the Vatfcau's statements on Rome. It is reported that Pope Plus x will write an open letter to Cardinal Merry Del Val. the Papal Secretary of State. saying that the status quo existing prior to the general election remains unchanged. but admitting that there may be exceptional cases, as in the last general election, when ciericals might be advised by their bishops to vote in certain constituencies.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-21
Lady Ouruop Changea RenIdence.

London. Nov. 20.--Lady Curzon was taken by special train from Walmer to Bournemouth. where she will spend the winter at High Cliff Castle. Chris topher. a mile outside the town. The milder climate of the Bournemouth is expected to assist her convaleseenee. She bore the journey well.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-21
MAGAZINE EXPLODED.
Shell From Jap Gun Does Great Dam-
 nre nf Port Arthur.

age at Port Arthur. Tokio, Nov 20.-t6 p. m.)-A dispatch from the army besieging Port Arthur dated November 19. says:
 During the bombardment this after noon a shell from a Japanese naval gun exploded a Russian magazine near the arsenal"
 report from Manchurian headquar- ters says:
 "At noon today we shelled the Rus sian infantry engaged in entrenching east Of Reiuchiangtun and also infant ry in the rear of the villages, causing them to flee in confusion.
 Tn other directions there is no change to note"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-21
sTnAMER GoEs AsHoRE.
Tugs stand By. Intending ReHene a
 High Tide.

New York. Nov 2O.-Cap't Van Wicklen, of the Long Branch Life Saw ing station, reports that British steam ship Siciiian Prince, from Marsellies, Marbles and Palermo, for New York. with SIP persons aboard, went ashore at five o'clock this morning about half a mile west of the life saving station The steamer lies in an easy position. The sea Is smooth. the wind calm and the atmosphere smoky.
 Five tugs, two of them wreckers, are on the scene and are waiting for high tide when an attempt will be made tQ pull the Sicilian Prince on.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-21
HuEh 6. Thnmnnon.

New York, Nov. 20.-Hugh s. Thomp- son, formerly governor of South Caroii- na died at his residence here tonight. He was born in Charleston, S. C., in lSS6. In recent years he was comp Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-21
Jap. Uslpr ModernIzed stink Pot.

Chefoo. Nov. 20.-(S:30 p. m)-The local Russian Council has received from Port Arthur a letter describing the use by the Japanese of a peculiar missile. This missile looks like long sausage
 The Japanese throw it into the trenches and It bursts. giving off an Odor so
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-21
Chrlstian Opt of Hospital.

Macon. Ga. Nov. 20.-Frank Chris tian. who killed Fred Tharp in a fierce knife duel in a saloon a few days ago, has been released from the hospital. and was on the streets today. It is said that the prosecution of the case will be dropped.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-21
vVorII7i. FaIr Attendnnee.

St. Louis, Nov. 2O.--The record of aa- missions at the worlds fair for the week ending Saturday November As. shows a total of s52.01e The grand total since the opening of the faIr is 17,61z,905.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-21
Jap succeaa Reported.

TokIo, Nov. 2o.--(Noon.)-It Is re- ported that the Japanese. after success fully mining. occupied counterscarp on Sunghu Mountain last Friday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-21
KuropatlIin sends Report.

St. Petersburg, Nov, 20.-General Ku- ropatkin telegraphs there was no fight the night of November 1S-19.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-21

powerful that If 1t Is not thrown out of the trenches immediately. the sol- diers faint. The gas is not fatal In it's effect.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-21
All Quiet in Brasil.

calm has been resored throughout Bra Ell
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-21

WEATHER FORECAST. WaahinRton. Nov. @0.--For Alabama showers MondayI Tuesday fair, varia- bIe winds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-21

'T wish to see in the man, manliness; in the woman. womanliness. I wish to see courage, perseverance. the willing ness to face work to face you men. if 1t is necessary. danger; the determina- tion not to shrink back when tempo rarily beaten In life as each one will be now and then, but to come up again and wrest triumph from defeat. want to see you men strong men and brave men, and in addition. I wish to see each man of you feel that his strength and courage, but make him the worse unlaSs to that atrenRth and courage
Newport daily independent., 1904-02-12
EUCHRE PARTY.

The meeting of the Thursday Evening Euchre Club with Mir. and Mrs. J. L. Jones at their cozy home on Vine street, proved a treat rich in pleasure for those present. The hospitable host and gracious hostess were well assisted by Miss Roberta Morri- son of St. Louis.
 At cards, Miss Lula Wolf proved a winner, carrying away a beautiful hand painted cup and saucer and MT. R. T. Reyburn won a burnt wood Gibson head shaving pad.
 The elegant refreshments con- sisted of chicken salad, nut sand wiches, deyiled crabs, salt crack CTS, pickles and coffee.
 Those present were: Messrs. and Mesdames E. L. Maris, Gus tave Jones, W. w. McMinn, w. A. O'Neal, B. B. Bond, Mesdames c. A. Hillhouse, R. M. Johnson, T. E. Allen, o. D. Watson, T. D. Kinman, IT,, Wm. Hooker, Narcie Minor, Misses Mabel Pad gett, Jennie McCauley, LulaWolf, Messrs. w. A. Oldfeld, R. T. Reyburn, Joe L. Bevens, J. B. Daggett.
Newport daily independent., 1904-02-12
MUSICAL COTERIE.

The Thursday Afternoon Cote .rie met with Miss Pearl Martin, and the following program was rendered by the members:
 A solo, May Be-" was sung by Mrs. c. A. Hillhouse, follow ed by Mrs. c. w. Beard with a beautiful composition on "The Power of Music" The next number was a duet by Mesdames Beard and Kelly; next solo by Mrs. McMullen and to conclude the program Mrs. w. A. O'Neal charmed the members with the beautiful selection, Birds of Prophet. {"
 Mrs. Wesley Beard was chosen secretary to succeed Mrs. Champ Simpson.
 The following invited guests were present: Mrs. L. E. Willis and mother, Mrs. Orff, and Mrs. P. V. Ferguson, and last but not least, the delightful afternoon came to a close with refresh ments which were enjoyed by all and every one looks forward to the day when they will meeu again with Mrs. Walter Martin.
 REPORTER.
Newport daily independent., 1904-02-12
CAMP AIGN LIAR
 PROMPTLY CALLED.

A gentleman by the name of Marsh, residing near Butlerville, Lonoke county, was in Beebe yesterday and stated in the pres ence of several good, substantial men that a member of the Demo- cratic county central committee at Butlerville had received a let ter from Judge Wood asking for the names of the judges in the coming primary, and also inquir- ing the amount of money it would take to buy these judges. MT. Marsh said he read the letter referred to above and did not speak from hearsay. The News will make an effort to get a copy for publication. -Beebe News.
 H. G. Marsh of Butlerville was in our office Tuesday and re- quested us to say that the first knowledge he had of the above statement was through the columns of the Ledger, which copied the article.
 He also says he asked the cen tral committeeman of his town ship about it and he emphatically declares that he knows nothing about it. MT. Marsh says he can vouch for his brothers that no such statement came from them. So it is up to the News to pro- duce the copy and prove it's state ment or bear it's consequences; for it is no light matter to print a statement against a mans honor. -Lonoke Democrat.
Newport daily independent., 1904-02-12
FOR SALE!

240 acres of land, 40 in culti- vation, with four houses, raised 50 bales of cotton the past season, six miles from Newport, 3 miles from Jacksonport. Eighty acre pasture at Jacksonport, frame store house of two good rooms at Jacksonport.
 29b1mo. J. M. GRUBBS.
Newport daily independent., 1904-02-12
CIRCUIT COURT .ADJoURNs. Report of Grand Jury Recom- mending Various Needs--Gal- Ioway Pleads Guilty and
 Receives One Year
 Sentence.

Circuit court adjourned Friday afternoon, little of importance being accomplished the last day, with the exception of the sen- tence of Vim. Galloway, charged with assault with intent to kill, to one year in the penitentiary, the defendant throwing himself on the mercy of the court.
 The report of the grand jury, a voluminous document calling the courts attention to needed improvements upon the county farm and condemning the joint use of the jail for county and city prisoners, was made Thurs day afternoon.
 Judge Fulkerson commended that body for their zeal in the performance of their labors and excused them.
 To Hon. F. D. F'ulkerson, Judge Jackson Circuit Court.
 We, your grand jury for the February term, 1904, beg leave to submit the following report:
 We believe we have thorough  ly investigated all cases brought to our notice or of which we have been able to obtain information, and have found true bills in all cases in which we believe in the guilt of the offender and that the evidence is sufficient to sustain the indictment.
 We have examined 108 wit nesses and have found and de- Iivered to your honor the follow ing true bills
 One for perjury; 2 for assault and battery; 1 for robbery; 1 for murder in first degree; 6 for as- sault with intent to kill; 3 for disturbing the peace; 1 for sell ing liquor without license; 2 for carrying a pistol; 23 for gaming for money; 1 for carrying dirk; 1 for grand larceny and receiv- ing stolen goods; 1 for burglary and grand larceny; 1 for seduc- tion, making the total number of true bills found 47
 THE COUNTY FARM.
 A committee composed of our members visited and inspected the county farm, and we beg to call your especial attention toour findings and recommendations.
 There are at this time seven in- mates of the county poor house; two white males, four white fe- males, and one colored male.
 PAUPERs' HOUSE.
 One of the white males is blind and demented. The paupers' building is in a deplorable con- dition. It is absolutely worth less; the siIls completely rotten, the roof practically gone, the siding in a very bad condition; so are also the windows and doors. The whole structure should be torn down to the ground and a new building erected.
 BARN.
 The barn is not worth men, tioning. It is in a ruined con- dition. It affords dangerous shelter and poor protection for stock that may be housed in it.
 MAIN RESIDENCE.
 The main residence needs painting badly in order to pre- vent it's rapid decay and destruc- tion. The flues admit much water that will injure the inte- rior of the house if not at once repaired.
 FENCES.
 Much of the fence is in the worst kind of repair, the posts and plank rotten and the fence broken down.
 CLOSET.