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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-09
THE VIEW OF BRAZIL.
Additional Information Regarding
 the Boundary Dispute.

I40QIL1OHAA &uLoI1u6tlUn GtEHlQ4uK
 the Boundary Dispute.
 Washington. May s.--The Brazilian Ie- gstion tonight issued the following addi- tienal information in regard to the boun- .dary dispute;
 Tn the message addressed to Rod 56fidguez Alyez. president of Brazil, on the occasion of the opening of Congress May 1, the following is said in regard 70 the relations between Brazil and Bolivia and Peru
 The difficulties which existed between Brazil and Bolivia were settled by the treaty of Petropolis. By that treaty Bra- zil recovered nearly all the territories of the Alto Yurau and Alb Purus, which had been ceded to Bolivia by the treaty of 1867. and containing for many years numerous Brazilian population; and ac- quired, moreover. a right to the terri- tories which Bolivia claimed on the basis of the Ucayale to the north of eleven degrees southern latitude. The Peruvian government wished that her representa- tiyes participate in the negotiations and soon after proposed that the boundary question between the three countries ba submitted to arbitration. The Brazilian government could not accede to these pro- posals on the consideration that 1t was more practical to discuss first with one of the litigants and then come to an un4 derstanding with the other. Since the treaty of Petropois. Peru is in posi- ton to negotiate separately and settla with less difflculty her boundary quess tions with Brazil and Bolivia.
 '"rhe rights Peru pretended to have were reserved. Brazil does not refuse to take cognizance of her pretentions, but will not enter into discussion before the military forces sent by the Peruvian to he AI<~ Purus are withdrawn. Brazil cannot tol- crate that during the dispute raised by Peru and whose grounds are unknown te her. the Brazilian population living peacefully in those regions be governed by the Peruvian authorities"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-09
TOTAL CASUALTIES 5000.
Russians Carried 800 Wounded
 Through New Chwang.


 Washington, May -The Japanese legation has received the following dis patch, dated Tokio. May Sth:
 "Fen Kurea, commandant of the first army corps, reports that on May 6, our cavalry detachment dispersed the ene- my at Fong Wang Cheng, which was immediately occupied by our infantry detachment The enemy burned am munition before evacuating the strong hold. Refugees of the enemy Who have been hiding in the adjoining for ests and villages. continue to come out and surrender.
 Natives say that the number Of Russians who were carried on filters through Feng Wang Cheng May 2. amounted to eight hundred. It Is be- Iieved that the total casualties of the enemy exceed three thousand. Our army. which landed on Lilac Lung. re- ports a detachment. after repulsing small body of the enemy occupied Pu Ian Tien on May 6. and destroyed the railway and cut off telegraphic com munications from Port Arthur"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-09
TO CARE FOR PRESS.
National Convention Officials Wilx
 Have Hard Time.

0ttlOudl OOAV0ItkOh OAlACAd4o iWAkI
 Have Hard Time.
 Washington. May s.-The demand foE pres seats at the two national convene tions far exceed the capacity of tho space set apart for the newspapers of the country.
 At the Chicago convention 200 seats wers set apart in the press reservation, and already there have been received 1900 applications. The demand for seats at the St. Louis convention also is far in excess of the capacity of the space re- served for the press.
 At the recent meeting here of the subs committee having in charge the Chicago convention. 1t was decided that notice should be given that applications not re- ceived prior to May 20 shall be given no consideration. Applications for seats in the press reservation at the Chicago cons vention should be sent to Charles w. Stone. Custom House. Baltimore, and for the St. Louis convention to Charles H. Mann. Press Gallery. House of Represen- tatives. Washington, D. c.
 The Hon. Gilbert H. Hitchcock of Oma- ha. Neb.. has been delegated as chairman of the press committee of the St. Louis
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-09
TOOK MANY PRISONERS.
Japs Victorious at Battle of Feng
 Wang Cheng,

Shan Hai Kwan, May S.-It Is reported here that there has been severe fighting at Feng Wang Cheng in which the Japa- nese were victorious. They took many prisoners.
 The Russians are retreating toward Hai Cheng (thirty-two miles east by north of New Chwang) and are evacuating the western side of the Liao Lung peninsula. On Thursday and Saturday of last week the Japanese landed 10000 men at King Chau bay, ten thousand at Foo Chau Bay and seven thousand at Pitsewo. They occupied the lower town of Wax Hung Tien and Pu Ian Tien and destroyed sev- eral miles of railway.
 Heavy firing has been heard in the di- rection of Kai Chau, where the Japa- nese troops have been recently.
 The investment of Port Arthur Is com plete. Sixteen Japanese warships pro- tccted the landing of troops at Kin Chau hay. by direct sweeping fire of the narrow isthmus before the soldiers dis embarked. Seventy-five Russians wound ed in this fighting were brought on the last train to arrive there. Food Is scarce at Mukden. The troops there are eating bean cakes. The Russians are pre- rnrinT to evacuate New Chwang and that city is in a turmoil of hurried flight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-09
Will Hear Arguments.

Memphis. Tenn. May s,-A majority of the members of the Interstate Com merce Commission will hold several sessions here beginning tomorrow to hear the controversy between the round cotton bale and square bale, in- terests. The matter in dispute is the claim that the railroads should carry the round bales at cheaper rate than the square bales. The controversy be- tween the Cotton Belt Railroad and the Memphis Freight Bureau, the latter all leging a discrimination of rates against Memphis. will also be taken up by the Commission.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-09
gunboat sivoulch before leaving.

gunboat Sivoulch before leaving. The vessel is at New Chwang
 Japanese troops fired on what proba- bly, was the last train out of Port Ar thur as it passed near Port Adams They used artillery and small arms and killed or wounded several Chinese.
 It is reported here that Viceroy Alexieff was slightly wounded prior to his de- parture from Port Arthur He barely escaped from there before the Japanese closed communications
 The Russian staff have moved from Lioa Yang to Mukdon. The Russians here will not talk of the situation for fear that they may impart some informa- tion. They do not consider that their forces here are sufficient to hold this sec tion of the country. It is probable that the Russian troops will withdraw to Harbin.
 The Russian civilians at New Chwang are leaving hurriedly and many natives are fleeing the city in fear that they will be subjected to mal-treatment at the hands of the brigands.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-09
The Tour of Prince Adelbert,

Tientsin, May s.-Prince Adelbert. third son of Emperor William of Ger many who is travelling on board the German cruiser Hetha, left here this afternoon for Pekin. An audience be- twen the Prince and the Emperor of China has been arranged for May IT. The Prince will come back to Tieutsin on the 18th and on the 18th he will re- turn on board the Hertha. Prince Adelbert was in Korea last week He landed and Chemulpo and proceeded to Seoul where he visited the German minister to Korea
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-09
HAD GENERAL FIGHT.
Throwing of Apple Cores Causes a
 Disturbance.

Terre Haute Ind. May s.-Because two nephews of Elias Kelly were throwing apple cores into Frank Harrison's yard today, a fight ensued during which one man was fatally and another seriously wounded by revolver shots and three oth- CTS badly injured. They are:
 Elias Kelly, aged 64, shot in right side and groin.
 Robert Kelly. aged 30. shot in arm and wounded about tine head.
 Al Bunton. shot in right arm.
 Frank Harrison. head badly cut.
 Frank Woodrum, severely cut about the face and head.
 It Is believed that Elias Kelly cannot live. while his son Robert is in critical condition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-09
ALExIEFF WOUNDED.
Russian Viceroy Also Has Marrow
 Escape from Capture.

New Chwang, May 7.-There Is every indication that the Russians have decided to evacute New Chwang. Troops have been leaving here all day long Forts have been dismantled and all artillery has been placed on board trains. All the local transportation has been com manded by the Russian authorities.
 There is current here a native rumor that Japanese troops are in Foo Chau Bay Con the west side of the Liao Lung Peninsula and about sixty miles north of Port Arthur but this report larks confirmation. The fear is held here that if the Russians leave and the Japanese do not at once take possession of New Chwang. the brigands who are on the increase on river near Yinkow, will pill lage the place. The foreign residents are prepared to resist the brigands should they come over. The British consul has requested that a gun boat be sent to New Chwang.
 The Russians probably will destroy the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-09
Shaw Carries s4o, ,oOo, ,ooo.

Washington, May s.-The treasury war rant for $4O,OOO,OOO to be delivered to J. P. Morgan and Comapny of New York on account of the Panama purchase, was taken to that city to day by Secretary of the Treasury Shaw. It will be delivered by the Secretary to Morgan and Com pany tomorrow. The Secretary also took with him certain bonds which have been deposited with the government as securi- ty for public moneys. which are to be returned to the banks surrendering their deposits
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-09
CHECK TO BUoYANcY.
Russian Reverses Have Effect on the
 Stock Market,

London, May s.-The disaster to Russian army on the Yaln 9alt n check to the recent buoyancy or the stock exchange. but as the Paris market. although de- pressed. did not give any evidence of a scare. the fall in prices on the exchange during the past week was not great and there was no immoderate selling of Rus sian stocks. Japanese securities rose to about the same extent that Russians fell.
 The market for American remained steady, but with hardly any business. Kafirs experienced a bad fall on the rumors of the spread of the bubonic plague and owing to the delay in conclud- ing the convention with China for a sup ply of laborers
 Generally speaking better tone prevail ed Saturday. and no serious apprehension is felt unless Russian reverses should produce panic on the Paris bourse, which is not now expected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-09
Negro Highwaymen Murder.

Pittsburg. Pa, May s.-As the result of a hold-up by three negro highwaymen. Ivan Kruzer was killed and his brother. Jacob and Mike Dillian were badly in- jured. The injured men were all em- ployes of the Cambridge Plant of the American Bridge Company. Later Charles Jackson, Walter OBrey and Charles Meyers. all of Allegheny. were arrested and identified by Jacob Kruzer and Dill liam as the men who held them up.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-09
uuston to Succeed Stout.

Knoxville, Tenn. May S.-W. c, Illus ton, Division Freight and Passenger Agent of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. with headquarters at Owens boro, Ky. has been ordered to this city to succeed R. H. Stout. General Agent of the Louisville and Nashville. who has been transferred to Mem phis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-09
BODY OF wENTz FOUND.
Young Millionaire Was Murdered in
 the Mountains.


 Louisville. Ky. May s.--A special to The Courier-Journal from Big Shore Gap. Virginia says:
 'The body of Edward L. Wentz was found this afternoon about one mile from the place where his horse was found after his disappearance. The body was unquestionably identified. The clothes were slightly scorched by the burning of the leaves in d recent mountain fire as if the body had been covered. J. F. Bullitt. general counsel. and E. J. Pres colt. auditor of the Virginia Coal and Iron Company, of which MT. Wentz was general manager, have gone to the place tonight on horseback and will guard the body. They have wired his brother. D. B. wentz, at Philadelphia.
 "A postmortem will be held tomorrow. Indications point to murder and conceal ment and the body is in sufficient state of preservation to disclose this. The body was accidentally found by a small boy"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-09
TOXIC WILD WITH JOY.
British and American Flags Carried
 in Processions.

3 Tokio. May s.--A great popular demon stratlon was held here tonight in honor of the victories achieved by the Japa- nese army and navy. Tens of thousands or people carrying lanterns, flags and tanners marched past the imperial pal ace and the offices of the foreign war and navy departments.
 At the navy department they were re- viewed by some of the imperial princes and princesses and high officials of the government and the imperial household
 Many bands of music accompanied the msrchers and there were beautiful dis plays of fireworks.
 Dozens of American and British flags were carried by men. women and chil- dren who participated in the celebration, It was the greatest demonstration ever witnessed in Japan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-09
Death of General crosebeclx.

St. Louis, May S.-Brigadier General stephen w. Groesbeck. U. s. A., retired. died today of pneumonia at the home of his brother-in-law here. The origin of an illness of several months was traced to exposure in Cuba during the Sapnish American war. General Groesbeck was prominent as a regular army officer in Cuba and the Philippine Islands during the Spanish-American war.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-09
Tn Induce Immigration.

Merida. Yucatan May S.-The Legis- lature of this State has conceded to inc immigration society for term of five years a premium of $25 to every family that comes to the State for the purpose of engaging in agriculture. Each family must consist of three members or more and must have lived on some land In State six months be- fore the allowance is made good.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-09
21 KILLED AT TOKYO.
Result of Crush at the Popular De
 monstration.

Tokio. May 9.-During the popular demonstration last night in honor of the victories achieved by the Japanese forces twenty-one people were killed and forty injured. The killed and injured were mostly boys who were caught against closed gate at an angle In the old palace walls by the throng and crushed or drowned in an old moat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-09
LOSS OF FENa WANG cHENa.
Kuropatkin Gives the Report ot
 Zassalitch.


 St. Petersburg May S--General Kuro- patkin has sent the following message under date of May 7th..
 General Zassalitch today reports that the enemy's cavalry and units of their advance guard occupied Feng Wang Cheng today.
 Two companies and two squadrons of their force proceeded toward Delian Diapu Tse. Our cavalry and units withdrew towards Schlind Jane
 Scouts from Feng Wang Cheng re- port that two Japanese divisions ad- vanced May toward Feng Wang Cheng by the main road from Plan Min. third division advanced by the valley of the Al river, occupied A position near Khuan Diapu Tse, and posted batteries to fire on Feng Wang Cheng, counting on finding our troops there.
 "The Japanese advanced slowly and very cautiously on Feng Wang Cheng."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-09
aREAT JEWISH UNIVERSITY
Plans for Establishment of One are
 HfReusaad. ls sssEs~s ss4

New York, May S.--PIans for the estab- lishment of great Jewish University in this country will be discussed at meet ing held here tonight under the auspices of the New York branch of the Jewish Theological Seminary. It Is also the purpose of those in charge of the move- ment to open high schools in this city and in other cities.
 Among those who spoke were pr. Cyrus Adler. who said:
 We wish to train Rabbis and teachers and to create spirit for the promotion ot Jewish literature throughout the land We want to take our stand with the great institutions of learning. This seems to us the right way of promoting the Jewish learning and the spread of the Jewish religion In the United States"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-09
Of the First Army.

St Petersburg. May 9.-The corres- pondent of The Novosti at Liao Yang telegraphing May s says that the first Japanese army which occupied Feng Wang Cheng. consisted of three divis- Ions which marched in two columns along the Alike river, the main road to Feng Wang Cheng. The troops de-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-09
FOUGHT IN SNOW STORM.
Thibetans Lose 200 Men in Battle
 With British.

British Camp. Karo Pass( Thibet, Fri day, May GA stiff fight today to drive the Tibetans from their positions two miles below the pass lasted for six hours.
 The Tibetans, numbering 15,0O0. held the position with great tenacity and lost nearly two hundred before they were ex- pelled.
 The British losses were Captain Bethune and three men killed and twenty-one men wounded.
 A snow storm prevailed throughout the fight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-09
STILL UNDAUNTED.

Spirits of the Russian Troops Are
 High. Mukden. May s.-The spirits of the troops here are not depressed on account of the fighting on the Yalu River and the investment of Port Arthur. and they are eagerly awaiting an opportunity to met the invaders
 Wounded from the Yalu are passfne through Mukden on every train on the way to Harbin.
 The last passenger train from .Pdrf Arthur before the line was cut arrived today. The wood work of the coaches was marked with bullets that struck 4s critical point
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-09

New Chwang and pillage between the anticipated entrance of the Japanese and the departure of Russians. The refu-< gees have urgently requested that a second gunboat be sent to New chwang the British consul having already re- quested the presence of one gunboat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-09
xillsd in "speak-Easv" Raid.

Pittsburg, May S.-DurIng a raid on a "speak-easy' on the Allegheny wharf. Lee Covert, a young man attempted to escape. Officer LabelIe fired a shot into the air and in his endeavor to catch Covert fell, accidentally discharging his revolver. The ball struck Covert in the heart, killing him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-09
REFUGEES ARE SURRENDERED.
Russians Burn Many of Their
 Dead.

Tokio. May S.-Last Friday. after sharp cavalry skirmishes at Ehrtaitsu, Santaisu, and other places, a detach- ment of infantry belonging to Generai Kuroki's army took Feng Wang Chang. The Russians. before retiring, exp1od- ed the magazine. but left large qsian- titles of hospital stores which are be- woods and small villages are ponl stantly surrendering. Y
 The Russians burned many of their dead.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-09

parked by the Japanese at Pitsewo. ac- cording to this correspondent. belong ed to the third army and marched in two columns toward Port Arthur. one along the shore and the other to Po- Ian Dim, where the railroad communi- cation was cut of.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-09
TO FIGHT BRIGANDs.
Fear of Anarchy After Evacuation of
 New Chwang.

Shan Tai Kwang. May 9-(S a. m.)- Refugees from New Chwang are return frg there armed to resist brigands who are said to be across the river near Yin Row waiting an opportunity to enter
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-09
Cutting of communication.

VT OUIn1u uaACN tlUHs
 Tokio. May s.-A detachment of the Japanese army operating on the Lip Russian troops Friday and captured Pu Lan Tien a road station, The Japanese destroyed the railway and telegraph. thus severing the Russian communication with Port Arthur, As&
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-09
Occupation is Confirmed.

Chee Foo. May s.--A private telegram has been received here confirming the report that the Japanese have occupied Feng Wang Cheng. The date of the occupation Is given as May 6. Every thing was quiet here today
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-12-27
AT THE OPERA HOUSE.


Mr.. Joseph DeGrasse, clever
Soung actor. was seen at the opera
house yesterday in two of Shakes
oeare's most famous plays, 1.-THE
Merchant of Venice" and Hamlet. ="
Mr. DeGrasse was greeted by a large
audience In the afternoon, but on
account of the cold wave the attend
ance at night was not quite so large.
At the night performance Mr De-
Gresse was seen to most excellent
advantage as Hamlet, and those who
Witnessed this play were well repaid
for any discomforts they may have
suffered because of the cold Students
of Shakespeare have always been dl-
vided on the subject of which Of
his characters was the greatest. They
have however agreed that the dis
tinCtion lies between Hamlet and
Shyiock On a great many the mel
ancholy Dane seemed to have a hold
that all else in the Bard's work can
not shake This is Mr. DeGresse's s
first season as Hamlet. bat in the in
depreciation of this character he is
seen at his best The other parts in
this play were handled by capable
people
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-12-27

The Board of Directors of the
Naxahachie Chautauqua have de
eided to issue monthly publication.
beginning with the first of February.
in the interest OF the Chautauqua.
The first issue will be a four page
affair printed on book paper. aud will
be enlarged as the needs of the insti-
tuition suggests. Prof j. NJ. Parker
of Italy, and Dr. s. l.. Hornbeak OF
this city, members OF the board
closed a contract yesterday with the
Enterprise Publishing Company for
the publication of the proposed paper
such publication. it is believed
viii be an Improvement over the an
uual program issued heretofore. in
asmuCh as 1t will begin to arouse
interest in the coming meeting
months in advance. and is capable
of giving greater attention to the
various features of the meeting than
can be given in the old style pro-
gram.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-12-27
WILL MEET IN DALLAS
Seveaih Animal CoaventiOa of Hardware
Men 10 Be Held There.

The seventh annual convention of
the Retail Dealers Hardware and
implement Association OF Texas will
be held in Dallas January "a. 25
and &c. 1906. The Oriental hotel
will be headquarters, and the ses-
sions of the convention will be held
in the auditorium Of the Dallas Com
mercial club.
A meeting of the board Of direct
ors was held in this city few days
} W McManus The principle bust
ness was to fix upon a date, name
a place for the convention and pre-
pare program for the occasion.
The meeting OF the board resulted in
the selection OF Dallas as the next
place and fixing upon January "a.
IS and &c as the dates
The secretary reported a number
of matters acted upon since the last
meeting, also, that twenty-three com
plants had been adjusted satfsfac-
torily and that the association
was ia excellent general condition
II developed during the meeting
that the issues uppermost in the
minds OF the Texas dealers ct this
time az indicated by their corre-
spondence. are irregular sales. har-
yester. catalogue house competition.
parcels post occupation tax. ped
dlers' tax, reciprocal insurance and
local club questions.
Arrangements were made for a
thorough discussion OF all questions
pertaining TO the welfare of the mem
bers of the association.
Plans were adopted which we're
Of all the branches of the trade for
largely increasing the membership
Of the association.
The program adopted for the an
nual convention is said to be very
interesting II will be announced
later. and Secretary McManus says
it should be read by every dealer
in the state
The reciprocal plan Of insur-
anoe. devised and recommended by
the national federation, whereby all
members in good standing viii get
She benefit of reciprocal insurance.
lis of the highest Importance TO the
retail dealers in Texas