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The San Francisco call., 1904-02-29
RUSSIAN CRUISER
RUNS GAUNTLET
OF A SQUADRON

LONDON. Feb. pa correspondent
at Port Arthur, cabling under yester-
days date, describes the combat be-
tween the Russian cruiser Novik and
the japanese squadron. following the
attempt Of the japanese 70 bottle UP
the Russian fleet in Port Arthur on
February p, as follows:
The NOvik, impetuously bearing
down upon the squadron Of the enemy,
was observed 10 fire on the japanese
flagship and she then Immediately
opened fire with all her batteries. The
japanese answered with a running fire.
The guns Of our squadron thundered
and the batteries Of the forts roared
The battle had begun
The Novik, going at full speed, did
not give the enemy a chance TO aim,
but few by, her bow guns belching
forth solid shot Then. turning at full
speed, she shOwered him with shells
from her stern battery.
The Novik was in the very midst OF
the enemy's fire and shells hissed past
and fell close by, raising tremendous
columns OF water. That's what you
call serving the guns,
The officers remained cool and calm.
The firing proceeded without the least
confusion and was seasoned with that
humOr which never deserts a Russian,
even in moments Of terrible danger
ting Of shells We're heard the witty
remarks Of the gunners. One stoker
could not help running on deck to see
what was going on. Approaching the
ammunition stOrekeeper this stolzer
took q shell and handed il 10 a gunner
with the words. God bless it. adding
Send them back with my compliments.
The NOvik continued maneuvering.
alternately approaching the enemy and
withdrawing. until she received an in
jury TO her stern. One gunner was
killed Still, energetically sustaining
her fire, the Novik turned 10 the shore
At this moment a column Of fire and
smoke was noticed on the Japanese
flagship. After that the NOvik repaired
10 her dock"
The japanese legation here has re-
ceived from Toxic a copy Of the Of
fetal report Of Vice Admiral Togo on
the attempt TO bottle up the Russians
in Port Arthur the morning Of Febru
ary q The report is graphic narra-
tive and describes how the crews Of
the FIokoku and Jansen. when close to
the Retvizan. ignited fuses and then
took 10 the boats, with a loud cheer,
but Il adds nothing essential 10 the
press dispatches from Toxic and else
where concerning the affair.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-29

Number l graduated as number IS
in a class of %; numbers 3 and stood
a. and As in a class of 45 members;
Soratas' standing was IA in a class Of
Y and Urius number was 26 in a class
Of 72 members.
Japan has made contracts for two
battleships of 16,400 tons and 10 knots
speed with British builders. one to be
built at Elswick and the other at Bar
row. Both ships are to be completed in
eighteen months. The Elswick firm
has already built two battleships, four
armored cruisers and seven protected
cruisers for the Japanese navy. while
the Barrow yard has delivered the bat
tleship Mikasa.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-29
Abdul Hamid May
Risk War in
Balkans.
Turkey Effects an
Alliance With
Greece.

special Gable 70 The Call and New York
Herald Copyright, 1904, by the New York
Heralo Publishing Company.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 2S.-Serious
news comes from the Near East, giving
The idea that Turkey, if she sees the
opportunity, viii refuse 10 carry out
lne Macedonian reforms. A Greek
authority here, accounting for the arm
Ing Of that country (Greece). says an
agreement has been entered into be-
tween that country and Turkey where
Iy, in case Of war, Greece will occupy
Macedonia.
The appeal 10 war sentiment in the
loiz Kiosk has reached such a point
that at any moment IL may get beyond
the control Of Abdul Hamid. The
knowloege Of this accounts for Aus
trla.s eager military preparations.
ROME, Feb. 28.-Negotiations are
now proceeding between the Govern
ments Of Russia, Austria and Italy
with a view to reaching a complete un-
cerstanclng concerning the questions
auecung the Balkans. in which these
Governments are interested. They are
enoeaNoring 10 look into and consider
al possible eventualities. with the OBJ
Ject Of avoiding disagreements in the
future.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-29
FIRE GIVES STROLLERS'
CLUB A CLOSE CALI,
Blaze Breaks Out During an Enter
tainment. Causing Excitement
and Injuring One Man.

NEW YORK, Feb. 2S.-Excitement
was caused in the Strollers' Club on
Madison avenue at the close of a
musical entertainment to-day by a
slight fire on the stage. resulting from
the explosion of fiashlight cartridge
that set fire to some decorations.
On the cords carrying the decora-
tions were strung empty china TASKS.
one of which fell, striking Conried of
the Metropolitan Opera-house on the
head and injuring him so severely
that he had to be taken home in
charge of physicians.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-29
Chicago VIII Not Hear Patti.

CHICAGO, Feb. 2S.-Adelina Patti
will not sing here tomorrow night. A
telegram from Indianapolis to-day
said she was unable to come because
of a cold. 1t is generally understood.
however, that the sudden change in
her plans is an unsatisfactory advance
sale of seats.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-29
DOM PAUL Is SLOWLY
DYING AS AN EXILE
Former President Kruger Is Failing
In Health and the End Is
Not Far.

ST. LOUIS, Feb 2S.-A letter re-
ceived in this city by General Ben
jamin ViljOen, formerly Of the Boer
army. announces that ex-President
Kruger of the BOer republic is slowly
dying as an exile at Mentone. France,
and that DR.. Reitz, State Secretary un-
der President Kruger. is also in exile
in Holland and a constant suffereP
from nervous prOstratiOn.
Speaking of Kruger, General Viii
joen said:
My information regarding the late
President of the republic comes from
a member of his household. The poor
old mans mind is decaying rapidly.
his health is very poor and it Is ap-
parent to those close to him that the
end is approaching"
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-29
steamships Captured by Russians.

SUEZ. Feb. 26.-The steamships
laden with coal for Japan, captured
hv Russian torpedo-boat destroyers,
are reported 10 be the British steam
shin Ettrickdale. from Barry, Feb
rusry 3, for Ssbang; the British
steamship Frankly. from Barry, Feb
ruary 3, for HOngkong, and the Nor
yegian steamship Matilda, from Pen
arth. January 30, for Sasebo.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-29

an effort TO destroy the transports at
any cost. The staff is convinced that
Admiral Stark, despite the state of his
health, which causes anxiety, Will sue
ceed in destroying the torpedo boats.
Port Arthur is amply supplied with
coal and ammunition.
The correspondent at st. Petersburg
of the Echo de Paris says that he
learns that no Russian vessels will
leave the Black Sea. Notwithstanding
the rumOrs in foreign papers. The
Manchurian railway and telegraph
lines are admirably guarded from Port
Arthur to Mukden and from Mukden
to Harbin.
The correspondent says further that
he is assured from high quarters that
nothing il known concerning the ru-
NOR that Foreign Minister Lamsdorff
is to be replaced by the present Rus
sian Minister to Denmark.
Mukden correspondent says that
the last passenger train to the south
ward over the Trans Siberian Railway
left yesterday and that hencefOrth all
mail and passenger cars for Port Ar
thur will be attached to the military
trains. Traffic northward continues to
be regular. The correspondent adds
that SNOW is falling abundantly after
several fine DAYS.
MOSCOW, Feb. 2S.-Lieutenant Cen
eral Smirnof has left for the Far East
to take command of a fortress at Port
Arthur.
TROOPS CROWD TRAINS.
IRKUTSK. Feb. 2S-The movement
of troops on the Trans Siberian Rail-
road has attained unprecedented pro-
portions. Trains going eastward are
filed with troops. All trains from
Manchuria are crowded with women
filling with refugees awaiting an op-
portunity to return to Russia, many of
them remaining two davs before being
able to continue their journey. \ 10
comotive broke through the ice on
Lake Baikal, near the shore, and sank,
but no loss of life has been reported.
LIBAU, Feb. 2S.-A shipment of 500
horses was about to be loaded into a
steamship here when it was stopped
by the authorities. The horses were
believed to have been bought by Brit
ish agents for Japan.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-29

A bakers oven, in France, which. is
heated by electricity, is said to be a
success in every particular.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-29

War News Continued on Page 4.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-29

Special Gable 70 The Call and New York
Herald Copyright 1904 by the New York
Herald Publishing Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02

If you have sI 900 in cash and wish to make something worth your while out of 1t, we would like to talk to you about a most attractive piece of acreage property on the car line, and within four blocks of of the new city property. Tut we will lend you s3, 500 at 6 per cent for three years. This land will cost you about Sl 20 an acre; within a stones throw lots are selling at the rate of SoOO an acre. I need not tell you where this property is-unless you are ready to buy. You can af- ford to be blindfolded and walk in any direc- tion from any brick city school four blocks and pay from SIPS an acre upwards for any thing you can buy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02

Here is 6 plain proposition in simple figures: On the northwest corner of Cleveland Avenue and Mill Street. we have graded plat of level lots, 70 in number. exclusive of streets. which offer for sale On this property there is a fve-roomed house the corner, one three roomed house. and nineteen two-roomed houses. The street passes all around the property: there is city waterwork.s good drainage and city electric street lights. The present rental value of the houses on the property is Si. l0O. We will sell this property for StI.ooo. At this price this is 10 per cent investment, a living for any man of moderate means. If this were all that there was in the property, we would not waste money to advertise it. The fact is, the cream of the property is the vacant lots. There are 50 vacant lots. Nearly all, if no: all. of the 2l outside lots are worth S350 apiece. making S7.35o; the 2I lots with houses them are worth easily S36o apiece. making S7,35o; the remaining 28 lots are very cheap at Si5 50 each, making S4. 200, a grand total of sound value of SIS, 900. This estimate on examination will be found to be conservative. But suppose that we overesti- mated these values l6 per cent, 1t would still leave a soudd value exceeding SI 1000. If you arc thinking of making an investment, we wish to place this proposition fairly before you for consideration. It is a money maker. We don't hesitate to state it deliberate judgment that within two years' time properly handled, this property. if secured at SII .ooo. will safely make you profit of S6. 1000. The titles guaranteed and if you haven't all the money we will assist you in financing tho transaction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02
PLANTATIONS.


 40 acres of first-class river land, of which there are 300 acres in cultiva- ton, 20 acres in pasture and 12O acres in woods. The place has seven cabins that are all In good condition. This ts bargain.
 l.200 acres of black prairie land on one of our best graveled roads. This place Is well watered, has a line pas ture, plenty of timber to provide all the wood that is needed and a good six-room residence and all necessary cabins.
 22o acres of land three and one-haIt miles from the business district, that has SS,500 worth of improvements on It. Price, s45 per acre.
 50 acres of land four miles from town, with one good cabin for $25.OO per acre. 1850 acre of river land eleven miles from the city for Si5,Ooa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02

We are authorized to sell a .ooo-acre cotton and corn plantation in this county. This place Is in a good white neighborhood, has free rural delivery. on gTaveled road Is we'll tenanted and better by a good deal than the average prairie plantation. If the land was all in a good state of cultivation, would say 1t was worth $2o an acre. As it is. you can buy it for something less. and if you should happey. to be on the lookout for a prairie plantation in this county, you would not waste your time 10 inquire into thls
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02

FOR SALE-Lovely room cottage on South Lawrence Street; near in, can be bought at bargain. Has all i'm provements. and can be had on terms and price that will suit any one.
 FOR SALE-One of the incest lots in the city. Elegantly situated on best street, only $l 800 if sold Monday.
 FOR SALE-Lots in the Campbell plat. near Highland Park school house These lots will double in value in the next year; don't miss a bargain in the selection of choice location here.
 Insurance-Don't forget to have your policies transferred to new location if you move. Look over your goods and increase your insurance. We repre- sent good companies and solicit your business.
 WANTED-To buy farm and timber lands anywhere in State; send full description with lowest price.
 FINANCIAI-$10O,00 900 to loan on i'm proved city property. Lowest rates of interest. Terms to suit borrowers
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02
CHARLES & NELSON, REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
 No 6 CoYnnerco St.
FnR RAIE.

Ten acres of land near the city on graveled road. There is a beautiful little cottage on this place and it is cheap at $500 more than we are going to sell 1t for.
 In ward a four-room cottage for $l20O.
 Another four-room cottage in ward 5 for $1,S00.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02

How is this for an investment: A good B. roomed house on Clayton Street, a pretty good foot lot on Brasseil Street, two 5oxIso iots near the Barrel Factory-the improved property renting for about S4oo and you can buy the whole shooting match for S4.2So. one-half cash.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02
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On Dexter Avenue we control 100 feet of ground that can be bought for S7, 500, which is only Sl,676 for each 25 feet. We have plan whereby you can improve this property at no great cost and make 100 per cent investment out of 1t. If you would care to go into the merits of this proposition, we would be pleased for you to cali at our of flee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02
E. B. Joseph & Son, 22 N. Court St. Phone IA3o
zIRKLE& MOORE

We have a few houses left for rent Many persons have not made arrange ments for moving. These can be had Monday morning.
 II room house, with 4 servants rooms in yard that rent for SIP per month; this house is located at 319 Montgom- cry St.. and is splendid location for boarding house. Price $50 per month
 Also 2 story room dwelling. every convenience. on car line, splendid neighborhood; only $22.5O.
 Also 6 room cottage. new. elegantly appointed, every convenience, half block from car line: $22.5O.
 Also following houses:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02
FOR SALE.

We have for sale one of the most valuable pieces of property in the city on Clayton Street, near in; the lot has 70 feet frontoage and is over 200 feet deep, and has most desirable dwelling on 1t. This is something good. If you are interested, call and see us.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02
HERE'S YOUR CHANGE.


 For Sale-The best plantation in Montgomery County, consisting of 2.7O0 acres of splendid red clay and river bottom land, one of the best equipped farms in this section. ample tenant houses, barns and plenty of good water. If desired, place can be divided up into several smaller tracts, and sold at a price which Is sure to suit the closest buyer.
 am now authorized to sell the most beautiful lot on the South Perry Street extension. Here's your opportunity to secure lot on this beautiful boulevard and most delightful portion of the city. Money to Loan--I have $5O,OOO to loan on good city property at low rate of interest.
 For sale-A beautiful home on South Hull Street. servants room stable and all modern conveniences. Call for par ticulars.
 I am having calls almost daily for within twelve miles of Montgomery. If you have anything to offer. list same with me, and obtain quick and satis- factory results.
 For Sale-Elegant house on Clayton Street. just finished. modern in every respect. House contains eight rooms. lot so by 15O feet, beautifully located. spect. It will pay you to investigate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02
HOLT & STRAUSS,
 Insurance and Real Estate.
ARE YOU INSUREDH


 If you are going to move your stock of merchandise or household enects, do not forget to have your fire tnsur- ance policies changed to cover in new location See that you are fully GOV cred by insurance as a rusty stove pipe or a defective flue burn more houses than any oN CT cause.
 We are in position to secure you the lowest rates and protect you in com panies that adjust losses promptly and pay in cash without discount.
 We have unusual facilities for hand ling large lines of insurance on all classes of property.
 MONEY LOANED.
 s10,00o or parts thereof at six per cent for one. three or five years on city property.
 BLOTTERS GIVEN AWAY.
 Every pupil of white schools will be furnished with blotters by applying at our ofica
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02

We have . good six-roomed house which happened to be left over because the tenant for the new rental year was suddenly moved from tho city. If you want 1t. look at No. | 2 S. Bainbridge Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02
TO OUR PATRONS.

We wish to remind you that If you changed your residence or your place or business yesterday. you should have your hre insurance transferred imme- diately. This is A matter that won should not neglect, and we will gladly attend to 1t for you.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02

One of the best improved plantations in this venient to Montgomery. is a white mans home, with all the conveniences of home in prime condltion-lies graveled road good tenant houses. we'll tenanted. good land in good con dition. about 9So acres, and can be bought at It's real value; fair, reasonable price.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02
PA RIM s
T3Oo Acres.

1900 Acres. On gravel road eleven miles from city. 720 acres in cultivation we'll i'm proved, five room dwelling, sixteen cabins and gin. Only $12.50 per acre. Terms to suit.
 1I50 ACRES. Five miles from town on good road. All improvements in good condition Per acre $22.6o.
 SyBO ACRES. Seven miles from city in cultiva- lion 400 acres-pasture 300. Orchard niee five room dwelling, ten cabins. good barn. Price $s.0O0. Terms easy.
 FOR RENT. you got left on the renting prop esition, come to see us, we have some dwellings just being completed
 INSURANCE, Be sure and have your furniture noI- seies transferred; if you haven't anv call up any
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02
Thomas & Gunter, Real Estate, Insurance and Sure-
 ty Bonds.
H. c. DAVIDSON,
Real Estate and Insurance.

Have you had your policy of insur- ance on household furniture transferred to cover at new location? It Is abso- lutely necessary that this should be done if you have moved. Send in your policy to me for attention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02

For Rent-No 100 Virginia Avenue. One of the most desirable cottages in the city. And at a most reasonable rent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02

Fire Insurance written on all classes of property in best of companies and at lowest dates; protect yourself by placing your insurance with my agency. Prompt adjustments my speciality.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02

For Rent-Desirable suite of rooms over 2Ol Dexter Avenue; also several cottages a S1O and SIP.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02
THE WANT AID WAY"
LEADS TO THRIFT.

The who has learned the full usefulness her of the 'Want Columns makes her little ads 'pay'proporonaey as we'll as the big whole page ad pays the merchant
 Shehs learned that by advertising for music teacher for her little girl she merely find the right but the right that by having dozen applicants for the place she pick chooe by advertising for odger she agreeable and who is good py that by advertising the household things which longer needed she find markets for
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02

For Rent-Brand new house on Bel fingers Hill. with all town convent ences. and within one block of new school Price. $25 %.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02

FOR sAIE-F'resh cut flowers. Rosemcnt Cardena stcck is ell in excellent shape. ard win give us handsome roses, carnations and chrvsnnthemnms with cooler weather; our etoek of anlilax. asparagus and ferns has been largely Increased. and we will use these liber- ally in making up funeral designs, wedding boduetn or boxes of flowers. Rosemont Gar dsns. Telephone 200. 10
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02

". ". HAYGooD & co-our list of the new boolts received this week. Pubiishers' price. 9i 30; our price. SL2o; if wanted by mail. add I4c. The Bright Face of Danger, by R. N
 atsphene. Gods Good Man. by Marie Corellt; Tommy & Co. by Jerome K. Jerome The Be- 4rayal, by E. Phillips oppenhime; Ladder of Swords, by Gilbert Parker; At Home With the Jsrdinas by Lillian Bell; Azalim. by Mark Ashton ". ". Haygood & Co, No. l7 Dexter Avenue. 10
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02
MISREPRESENTATION.
For Sale Choice Investments.

AAOASS AA GAEEVkAGSO
 $2,250.o0. Desirable and we'll locat- ed 5-room cottage on Virginia Avenue. $3.ooo.oo. Choice 7-room cottage on Mildred St, lot 50 by 220- feet.
 s4.2sO.6O. Fine investment in 5th Ward. will rent for S420 per annum.
 $6.500.00. Splendid 9-room dwelling on s. McDonough St.. lot 5ox15O feet. PLANTATIONS-We have some good investments in this class of property located in Montgomery and adjoining counties.
 WANTED-If you have any unrepted houses. by listing same with us you can secure desirable tenants and care full attention for your property.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02

THE HOUSE you would most like to buy Is probably not known to be for sale-but a srsal estats want nd would probably uncover che fact
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02

FOR sALE-Peach trees, only few more or dern needed to complete club for June bud paach trees at s22 so per thousand: Elberta and other leading varieties; order must be placed quick at this price. Shipment Nov. list. Address Manager, Box 642, Montgomery. Ala.
 l 2t-IO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02

". W. HAyGooD & co.-our list of the new hoolsr received this week. Publishers price. n 8o.' our price, Sl.2o: if wanted by mall. add l4c The Bright Face of Danger, by R. N
 sfephens; Gods Good Man. by Marie Corelli; ToraF1v & Co., by Jerome K. Jerome; The Be- trayal, by E. Phillips oppenhime; Ladder of Swords, by Gilbert Parker; At Home With the Jardines. by Lillian Bell: Azalim, by Marx Avenue. 10
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02
PERSONAL.

MORPHINE. opium, laudinum, cocaine habit; myself cured. will inform you of harmless. per manent home cure. Mrs. Baldwin. Box l2I2. Chicago p-su-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02

PARKER BROS. shotgun. io-bore, for $50; worth Ss5. Montgomery Loan Co.,, N. Court,
 10
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02

We have a better than an average prairie and hammock place Eraveled road in tbtt county, pretty we'll improved, containing about l,2oo acres, that you can buy for SI2 Sd an acre. ~ Near Mount Meigs we have a good sandy lane place for Slo acre.
 One of the prettiest, large red sandy land plantations Tn this county we offer for SIS an acre. Improvements. conveniences and cond!- tion good
 
 " Near the city of MontRomery we have for sale oo acres at SIS an acre.
  Near the city for s2 2so we ofYer a fine body of prairie land. This place Is on the graveled road. We have a small farm of red sandy land near Montgomery. on graveled road.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02
WANI'ED-TO BUY,

LANDS WANTED-We have customerGIfoI farm lands, 1 to 20 miles from city; if you desire to sell let us list your property
 Chandler & Douglass. tt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02
FOR SALE.

wupxs FOR SALE-specIal display and sale af 100 Dexter Avenue this week; eight varie- lies of sword ferns, including the very newest, are shown there We have an immense stock If these which we have grown cheap, and fhey viii be sold accordingly. Rosemont Gar dens. Telephone 200. "