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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-08
WRITES OF rorALA.
Times Correspondent Enthusiastic Over
 F0rbidden City.

Times Correspondent Enthusiastic Over
 Forbidden City.
 London, Aug. S.-The Times corre- spondent with the British mission in LHassa describes the first bird's-eye view of the forbidden city as a mag nifcent surprise.
 There was nothing in the whole ap- proach up to the last moment" The correspondent says, suggesting the exquisite foliage and towering archi- lecture seen when L'Hassa from end to end breaks upon the view. Potala would dominate London and LHassa Is almost eclipsed by it." Travellers must have indeed been blind who saw the city in this feeting month of summer but left no record except of the build- ings of this mysterious. long-hidden place.
 There is no lack of population in her streets. Although Thibetan sol diers reported as numbering between 1000 and 5000 retreated during the night, no malevolence has been dis played, only insatiate curiosity"
 The other correspondent agrees as to the magnificence of the situation and the panorama and the splendor of Po- tala, but they consider the city itself not striking.
 The Daily Mails correspondent says:
 "Potala surpassed the greatest ex- pectations. The golden domes showed in the sun like tongues of fire, and they must strike with awe and venera- ton the hearts of pilgrims from the barren tab1elands.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-08
TELL TALE BOOK.
Skipper of Knight Commander Con-
 frOnted With Log.

frOnted With Log.
 Vladivostok, Aug. 7.-The evidence on which the British steamer Knight Commander, sunk by the Vladfvostok squadron, was condemned by the prize court. was contained in letter copy ing book taken from a presk in the captains cabin by MidshipmaH Baron Ert after the officers and crew had left the vessel.
 This book was not delivered when the captain surrendered the other doc- uments and it proved conclusively to the Russians that the cargo of rail- road material carried by the Knight Commander was destined for Chemulpo and not for private firms in Japan.
 Berore the prize court, the captain was not compelled to take an oath. the President of the court saying that he would accept his word of honor as a gentleman and a subject of friendly power. The captain testified that neither he nor the owners of the Knight Commander knew that the car go was contraband of war and that they believed it was not destined to be used as war material. He was then confronted with his own letter book and was dazed for mo- ment. He then exclaimed:
 Heavens. thought that book was at the bottom of the sea-"
 The Knight Commander was prompt ly condemned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-08
DETAILS OF SINKING.
onccrs and Mon of Knight Command-
 CT We'll Treated.

Omccrs and Men of Knight Command
 CT We'll Treated.
 St. Petersburg. Aug. 7.-The official account of the sinking of the British steamer Knight Commander by the vladivostok squadron says that a Rus sian cruiser fired two blank shots at her at a distance of two miles. In- stead of stopping. the vessel steamed at full speed toward the Gulf of Tokio and only heaved to at second shell, having in the meantime hoisted the British flag.
 The visit to the vessel. the official account says, showed that the captain had neither charter nor manifest but certified copies of these documents presented by the captain showed that his cargo was destined for Kobe and Yokohama.
 It was established that the vessel was chartered in the United States to sail for Japan with railroad material and machinery, which is contraband of war and the vessel was therefore lia- ble to confiscation.
 The proximity of a Japanese port, the lack of enough coal on board the Knight Commander to carry her to a Russian port and the impossibility to coal from a Russian cruiser owing to the high sea running obliged the com mander to sink the vessel.
 The members of the crew were taken to Vladivostok as passengers and not as prisoners. They were granted per- feet liberty and every possible assist ance was given them. They were also invited to attend the sittings of the prize court although there was no ob- ligation on their part to do so.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-08
Japanese RepuIseii.

St. Petersburg. Aug. IA telegram from Chefoo dated August ', says that according to Chinese informa ton a fierce battle was fought on the land side of Port Arthur August .. The Japanese are reported to have been re- pulsed with great loss, the killed alone being estimated at 10000 while the Russians lost about 1000. The tele- gram says that Lieutenant General stoessel was personally in command and that the conduct of the Russian troops was splendid.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-08
MAJOR NOODLE BACK.
Makes Report Recommending. Ccnnec-
 tion With Hudson Bay.

St. Johns, August 7.-The sealing steamer Erik which was chartered by the government and conveyed an aux Hilary expedition to the steamer Nep- tune whieh has been in the Hndson Bay forth past year with the Cana dian official expedition sent for the purpose of annexing territory there. returned here today bringing Major Noodle. of the Northwest Police, goY- ernor of Hudson Bay.
 The Erik started on her returne jour- ney last Tuesday while the Neptune cruised north to Lancaster sound, hoist ing the British flag and proclaimIng British sovereignty over that region.
 Major Noodle reports that the Nep- tune went into winter quarters in Full lerton Inlet last October, built fort, established a garrison of police, or ganized the place as a port of entry and stopped illicit trading with the natives, thereby admitting Canadian authority.
 Major Noodle believes the Hudson Bay route to be perfectly feasible as a commercial proposition. He also be- lieves that the Canadian government should build several ports, station Q number of police therein and commits sion two steamers for Hudson Bay so as to adequately cover the needed ser vice there
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-08
Japanese Recognize His
 Ability.
ARMY AND GUNS SAVED
Decisive Engagement Regard
 ed Inevitable.
Russian Generals Success in lSxefic"' ing Army From LiaO
 Peninsula Wns a Distinct
 Strategic Achievement.

Tokfo. Aug. '. G p. m.e-General Kuropatkin's success in extracting his army from the Liao Tung peninsula without disaster has elicted much praise from the Japanese. The con centrating of his army at Kaichou at one time seemed certain to involve 1t in destruction
 It was believed that a generally de- ctsiye battle would be fought at Tatchekiao or Haicheng. It is con- sidered here that Kuropatkin showed his prestige by abandoning his immense army without battle. He was forced to abandon or destroy valuable stores and munitions of war when transporta- ton was the most serious problem to the Russians. He also impaired the morale of his army. but he preserved his men and guns. It is evident that he had hoped and planned to check the Japanese at Tatchekiao.
 Then after holding the enemy in check it is believed to have been his purpose to concentrate his remaining force at Liao Yang and to strike Kuroki The unexpected loss of the Russian left at Tatchekkiao and the appearance of the Japanese Takushuan army on the flank forced the abandon nnent and surrender without fight. of Yinkow, Haicheng and New Chwang. It is generally believed that the crisis will come shortly at Liaoyang and that Kuropatlxin will be forced to give bat tie, whatever his present purpose may be.
 General Oku's and the Takushan armies are pressing northward and General Kuroki is close at hand, ready to take any part necessary in the gen. eral Japanese play.
 The possession of Yinkow (the port of New Chwang) has enormously sim plified the transportation problem for the Japanese. It gives their two armies a freedom of movement which they have heretofore not possessed. The Japanese are speedily repairing the railroad which tbe Russians failed to seriously damage in their nasty re- treat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-08
WASHINGTON IS INTERESTED.
Diplomats Closely Observing Affairs in
 COlOu1uIa.


 C0loniYia. Fl Washington. August 7.--Though the State Department has not received any information of the reported stoning of the American legation at Bogota, the officials manifest a lively interest in every thing pertaining to the matter. Very recent advices from Colom- bia indicated a peaceful condition of affairs with the exception of possible political complications growing out of General Reyes presidential candidacy. Presumably the feeling of djssatisfac- tion was followed by General Reyes failure to obtain any money from the United States in payment of Banana, still exists ini Colombia and this may have given rise to aneunfriendly dems onstration against tn. American repre- sentative at Bogota if this has ocurred. Still the confident belief here is that General Reyes will promptly deal with any trouble that might occur and thus savoid Complications which this goverfi- ment would greatly regret.
 MT. Snyder tbe charge d'affairs is a West Virginia appointed. aud news paper worker by profession.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-08
DEATHS INVESTIGATED.
Crooked Work Among Horses at DOv,
 Is Feared.

Is Feared.
 Dover. N. H., Aug. 7.-An investiga- tion' is being conducted in the recent sudden death of three racehorses at>the local track.
 Jewett A., stallion owned by Her bert Gray. of Grayvlle, Mass. dropped dead on the track yesterday and today an autopsy revealed a foreignN sub stance supposed to have been poison, in the horses stomach.
 Artboy and Sagwa died suddenly at the track a few days ago. and an ex- animation of their stomachs will be made. Sagwa, owned by T. L. Berry of Providence, R. l.. had Il mark If 2:O9 IA. and was formerly owned pv T. w. Lawson, who paid S11. 1.O0O for him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-08
LiaOyang Is Safe.

Liaoyang. Aug. 4.-CDe1ayed. .)- Liaoyang is in no immediate danger though the Russians have been com pelled to fall back owing to the su- perior numbers of the Japanese.
 Russian cavalry division until noon today was in contact with the enemy south of Anshang. The Japa- nese did not capture any rolling stock at Haicheng. It Is rumored here that the Japanese are changing their base 10 Newchwang.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-08
POTALA IS REACHED,
DaiIa Lnmma F'Iees to Mountains From
 British.

LHasse. Tibet, August 7.-(Delayed) ) The British expedition is encamped mile from the sacred\ mountain of Potala on which is situated the Dalia Lama's private gardens.
 The Daila Lama fled to the monas- etry eighteen miles distant. It is re- ported that he has shut himself up in strict seclusion refusing to see even the highest State officers and declar- ing that he will remain secluded for three years.
 Colonel Younghusband received ceremonial visiting Amban, who prom ised to assist in arriving at a settle
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-08
Notification Accepted.

ConstantinopIe. Aug. 7.-The Porte has practically accepted the verbal notification made Saturday by the Russian Ambassador NJ. ZinaviefE of the impending passage of the Dardenelles by some vessels of the volunteer fie 1t laden with coal This certihcation was accompanied by assurances that the vessels would preserve the character of merchantmen throughout the voyage. To avoid difficulty it also included a text reproduction of the Russian dec- laration in the official note addressed to the Russian embassy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-08
CONsULs ARE ACTIVE.
O.oortment of Stnte Plans For Com
 merciaI Efforts.

Washington. August 7.-The Depart ,oent of state has initiated measures whereby 1t is hoped further so improve our foreign trade by means of co-op- eration between the diplomatic and consular services.
 For some years our diplomatic offi- cers have been showing increased in terest and zeal in supplementing the work of the consular service by rep yesentatives on commercial and indus trial subjects and the department now hopes to make the diplomatic corps A systematic and efficient auxiliary for the promotion of our export trade. The action of the department Is tcn- tative as yet and takes the form of in- struction from acting Secretary Loornis to the diplomatic officers calling for reports as to the feasibility of the plan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-08
FIGHTING CONTINUES.
Japanese Army Draws ClOae Toward
 BeIengured Arthur.

Chefoo, Aug. 8.-(9 a. m.)-The Japanese force which captured Wolfes hill is now entrenched in the valley about two-thirds of a mile from the fortress at Port Arthur.
 A Japanese cruiser Is alleged to have struck mine and to have sunk i'm mediately in the vicinity of Cristova battery.
 The Russian cruiser Bayan has small hole above her water line which was inflicted by the explosion of a mine which had fioated to the harbor en- trance.
 The Japanese have occupied Louisia Bay landing troops with the probable intention of attacking west of the city. There has been important fighting in the vicinity of Port Arthur since July 2S. The Russian artillery harasses the Japanese who are attempting to ad- vance their trenches.
 The above information was brought here today by Russian refugees who left Port Arthur the 4th instant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-08
TO SEE TEDDY.
Filipino Chiefs VIII See President fin
 Washington.

St. Louis. August 7.--In response to telegram received today from Col. Edwards, chief of the bureau of insu- lar affairs. saying that President Roosevelt would be pleased to receive some of the people of the Filipino tribe at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition MT. Fred Lewis. manager of the Moro Village and Dr. T. K. Hunt In charge of the Igorrote Village on the Philip pine revervation left tonight for Wash ington with eight natives of the is- lands.
 The delegation included Antonio, Chief of the Bontoc Igorrotes; Bucas- san, Chief Of the Suyoc IsoTotes: Loimes and Choimes, Igorrote priests and judges, and Datto Fecupdo, Prime Minister of the Rajah of Nuda Nundi, the over lord of Samal Moros.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-08
RUSSIAN ATROCITIES.
Jap Soldiers Was Skinned By Bloody
 SlaVs.

Tokio. August 7.-General Kuroki's surgeon stan examined a number of bodies of soldiers whom they allege have been the victims of Russian aro- city.
 One of the cases cited was that of the condition of affairs found at Two on July 30. It was declared by the sur geons that the head of a Japanese sol dier was skinned by the Russians while the blood was yet in circulation. Four cases in the vicinity of Siamtsza also were reported in which the sur geons asserted that the bodies were bayoneted and disfigured after the vic tims had fallen wounded
 The publication of these statements has created feeling of disgust and in tense resentment here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-08
LAPS LOST 10000.
General StoesseI Reports on Engage
 ments of Late July.

General StOesseI Reports on Engage
 ments of Late July.
 St. Petersburg, Aug. 7.-Lieutenant General Stoessel commanding the Rus sian military forces at Port Arthur in an undated dispatch to the Emperor says:
 q am happy to report that the Rus sians repulsed all the Japanese attacks ot July 26. 27. and 2S, with enormous losses. The garrison's enthusiasm was extraordinary.
 "The fleet assisted in the defense by bombarding the Japanese flank.
 Our losses during the three days were about 1.500 men and forty officers killed or wounded.
 According to statements of Chinese and prisoners the Japanese lost as many as 10000.
 Their losses were so great that the enemy has not had time to remove the dead and wounded"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-08
NEW BOND ISSUE.
British Government WilI Make Large
 Issaunce of Excf,eauers,


 London, Aug 7.--The announcement that the government intends to make a large issue of excneque bonds which will yield a better rate of interest thap the consuls caused depression In the latter and with the far eastern diff culties contributed to increase the gloom on the stock exchange during the past week.
 The possibility of trouble between Russia and the United States over the question of contraband of war also, was discussed and although the mar kets had a bad week. they closed in a rather more hopeful condition.
 Jananese stocks were in dewand. but they afterwards relapsed on re- ports of repulses at Port Arthur. Rus sian securities being well supported from the continent remained fairly steady notwithstanding general Ku- roptakin's reverSes.
 Americans were quiet and unfavor- able reports regarding the yield of which temporarily depressed prices.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-08
HOMEsTEADERs ON HAND.

GFafters Follow Crowd to Land LOt-
 teFy.
 St. Paul, Minn.. August "A special to the Poineer Press from Devils Lake, N. D.. says:
 The line up of prospective home steaders for registration in the land lottery began today. although the fiI- ing does not begin until o'clock to- morrow morning.
 Numerous gamblers and grafteAs have come with the crowds and the police department has been largely in- creased.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-08
TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
Southern Players VIII Begin Contest
 Today.

Atlanta, Ga. Aug. 7.-The annual tournament of the South Atlantjc ten nis players will begin here tomorrow and the entry list aJSeady insureP the attendance of q large number of the best players from the Southern and Middle States.
 The list includes Bradley Walker and Norman Farrell of Nashville, F. T. Payne and Dr. Samuel Logan of NeY Orleans, Lee McClung of Louisville, and representatives from many nearer points.
 The tournament will continue till Friday. It is expected that South err Tennis Association will be formed to consolidate the clubs now existing at Macon New Orleans. Nashville, Au- Rusta. Ga. Montgomery and Atlanta.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-08
EXCITEMENT INTENSE.
Russians Intend Making Stand-Corre
 spOndents Getting Busy.

SHOhuchtS UcttAhB
 Liaoyang, Aug. 4.-(Delayed. 1.-The past week has been most dramatic and eventful one.
 The Japanese intend to follow up the Russians and to gain ground east and Bouth by an attack on Anshanshian (midway between Haicheng and Liao- yang). It is reported that the Japa- nese are advancing on the west and exciting rumors are current.
 Though apparently beaten at every point and though the Japanese have advanced well on the Russian flank, the Russians in council of war have de- termined to defend all their positions as heretofore.
 All the foreign attaches and newspa- per correspondents are hurrying to the lineS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-08
Tn InAnect Railroad.

St. Petersburg, Aug. 1.-Prince Hil- koff, Minister of Railroads, left St. Petersburg today for Baikal to ln- Bpect the railway on that district. He declined the favorable offers of foreign companies for the double tracking of the trans Siberian railway and the pro- lect has been postponed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-08
wHAMGHPU IMPROVEMENTS.
China Agrees to COntribuate Jointly
 With United States.

London August 7.--The Pekin corre- spondent of the Times in a dispatch referring to the question of the inn provements with financial assistance of China of the Whamghpu river on which Shanghai is situated says that the foreign office has notified MT. Con ger the American minister that China will pledge the opium and inland re- venues of the province of Szechuan yielding 100000 taels annually and the onium revenues of the prefecture of sucha yielding 2OO.O0O taels annually at the same time agreeing that these rev. enues shall not be pledged to any other service whatever.
 Minister Conger has referred the matter to the State Department at Washington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-08
ALLIANCE MEETING.
Representatives of structuraJ Union t
 Convene in Indianapolis.

REPRESENTATIVES OH stFuctuFlJ Union to
 Convene in Indianapolis.
 Indianapolis, Aug. 7~-The annual convention of the Structural Building Trades Alliance which had itsfnceptiop during October 1902, will convene to- morrow.
 Although meeting was held in this city last August, the meeting this week will be in effect the' fiBst annual cor- vention of the federated trades. Of. ficers will be elected and the general offices located.
 At present pine unions, each a sepa- rate and distinct organization consti- tute the membership of the alliance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-08
DEMOCRATS GATHER.
Prominent Men Meet Preparatory to
 Notification.

New York. Aug. 7.-Democrats from different parts of the country began gathering here today in anticipation of the meeting of the executive commit tee tomorrow and the notification of Judge Parker of his nomination We'd nesday.
 w. s. Cowherd, Chairman of the Congressional Campaign Committee. came over from Washington to consult with the Democratic national mana gers regarding concerted action for both President and Congress. Among other arrivals were Jefferson D. Browne. member of the National Com mittee from Florida and Representa- tive Claude A. Swanson of Virginia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-08
BOARD MEETS TO-DAY.
Strike May be Ordered Against Retail
 Butehera

Butchers.
 New York, August 7.--Homer n Call the secretary of the national organ izatiop of the Amalgamated Meat Cut ters and Butchers workmen of North America arrived in. this city today. 4 meeting of the advisory board win be held tomorrow night when the situa- ton wilHbe gone over with the secss- tary and if he so directs a strike win be ordered Wednesday.
 A canvass has been made of over four hundred of the retRil butchers, in the effort to induce them to stop buying the trust meat and deal with the Independent slaughterers.. It Is alleged that all but one of the retail men promised to change their slaugh- terers. It is pla7ped to call out every union man who is employed as beef cutter in the SetaiI trade. if the enn- ployers do not change from the trust to the independents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-08
yellow Fever situation.

Mexico City. August [-The suspect ed cases of yellow fever at Vera Cruz have been discharged.
 There was one case of fever at Coat Eacolcos yesterday and one death.
 Meridia reports two new cases.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-08
RACED FOR TOP.
Two Brigades EndeavOred to Reach PO-
 aitiOn-JapR Won.

NFtIOn-JHpN WDhs
 General Kuroki's headquarters in the field. via Fusan, Aug. 5. (delayed )- Detailed reports arriving at headquar- ters show that the right wing of the Japanese army had the hardest fight ing during the battle of last Sunday.
 A sensational feature occurred at Chobadie Pass. ten miles from the Mo- tien Pass. A brigade constituting a center column, raced with two Rus sian regiments for possession of the summit. commanding the Russian flank. The Japanese fired as they ascended. dislodging the Russians from the rocks ana killing or wounding 1000 in a very few minutes. The Japanese sus- tained twelve casualties
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-08
PASSENGER WRECKED.
Spreading of Rails Caused Narrow Es-
 cnpe from Tragedy.


 Knoxville. Tenn. Aug. IA north bound Southern passenger train on the Knoxville and Ohio division, was wrecked today by the spreading rails near Elk Valley. fifty-flve miles from Knoxville.
 While running along at q lively clip the baggage car and three coaches left the rails and turned over Three trainmen were painfully hurt. but twenty-two passengers aboard had mi raculous escapes from serious injuries They were carried to Jellico. where physicians attended them.
 Five years ago a disastrous wreck occurred at the same point from the same cause in which several lives were lost.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-08
Attendance Records Broken.

St. Louis, August 7.-The past week was the best in point of attendance up to the present Worlds Fair. For the first time the 6O0.000 mark was passed. the total for the week being 601.411. The total attendance to date is 6.25S.-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-08

ment and made gifts of food to the British troops.
 The appearance of the city shows the to be extremely Accurate. The surroundings are very fertile and the whole place gives evidenop of great prosperity.
 The brilliantly costumedf groom watched the approach of the expedi- ton from the roof of one of the struc- lures on Potala mountain.