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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-03
RENNENKAMPFF CEASES LAPS.
Some Fear That He Will Fall Into a
 Trap.


 St. Petersburg. Dec. S.-The situation of the armies below Mukden Is again attracting attention but the movements are very puzzling. The War Office Is inclined to reticence.
 General Rennenkampff has hotly pur- sued Japanese detachment below Sin sintin as far as the Taitse River, and on the right the Russian scouts nave explored the Hun River below Liao- yang. All the passes fell into Rennen- kampf's hands.
 The Japanese apparently failed to show their old time form and official as we'll as unofficial dispatches indicate that the edge has been taken off the Japanese fighting capabilities by the cold weather. The same reports say the Japanese threw away their rifles. many of which were captured. Other reports say Japanese officers shot five soldiers who refused to face the foe.
 There was a heavy bombardment to- day along the Russian centre and right which might indicate that General Ku- rcpatkin is preparing to assume the offensive.
 It is the general opinion in military circles that the present situation can not continue much longer; but 1t Is ar gued that a frontal attack against for tified positions along the Shakhe River is bound to be disastrous to whichever side attempts it. Any serious advance, to be successful, it is believed at the War Office, must be accomplished by a wide strategic turning movement, as the armies are too close for tactical flanking operations.
 Some of the best informed officials say that suspicious exist that Field Marshal Oyama Is trying to work Ku- roki around east of Sinsintin with a view to striking the Russians above Tie Pass with the object of again try ing a decisive coup, but no positive evidence of such a move has yet ap- peared.
 Reports the last few days indicate that General Rennenkampff is hotly following up the Japanese retreat meeting with comparatively little re- sistance; but some fear is expressed that he may be running into a Japan ese trap formed with the hope of cut ting off his command. It Is believed he cannot possibly hold a position so far south as the Taitse River.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-03
FIRE IN FAIR GROUNDS.
For q Time Great Loss was Threatened
 By the Flames.

St. Louis. Dec. 3.-Fire last night broke out in the attractions on the worlds fair Pike known as Quo Va dis" and quickly spread to the Japa- nese pavilion adjacent. A high north wind was blowing and the sparks were carried over the exposition grounds and in the vicinity of the main exhibit palaces.
 Hagenback's animal show is just across a narrow exit-way from the Japanese pavilion and 1t was at first thought the former was on fire. A first alarm brought all the fire fighting apparatus in the worlds fair grounds but 1t was soon seen that the firemen would not be able to cope with the flames and it was followed by a sec- ond, third and then general alarm.
 At 1:15 a. m. the fire was under control,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-03

ceding the filing of this petition. while insolvent. Mrs. Chadwick paid to D. Wheaton and Son of Cleveland $700 with interest to prefer wheaton over other creditors" The Wheatons are meat dealers. The adjudication under bankruptcy laws of Mrs. Chadwick's af- fairs will mean their full closing up. It will force settlement and, a com plete stoppal of further operations by Mrs Chadwick and involve complete investigation, exposure and final distrf- button of her property among the vari- ous creditors.
 The petition filed today against Mrs. Chadwick in behalf of Jacques Krakauer of New York and others in Cleveland. for involuntary bankruptcy. makes the claim that Mrs. Chadwick had committed m act of bankruptcy, indicating insolvency. four months ago by transferring to the Savings Deposit and Bank Trust Company of Elyria, a chattel mortgage upon her personal property at her home in Euclid Ave- snue, Cleveland. Under the bankruptcy law. any money paid upon debt with in six months previous to the filing Of the petition in bankruptcy is consid- cred to mean that the bankrupt pre- fers them to other creditors. The law also allows the receiver to collect from such creditors any money or valuables received and distribute them among other creditors. all being alike. receiv. ing the same percentage of the assets found. according to the amount of their claims. S
 Attorney sterns, who has been in New York in connection with a suit of Herbert D. Newton of Brookline. Mass, against Mrs. c. L.. Chadwick of this city, returned here today. Mir. Sterns stated that when the receiver ship case Is called in Common Pleas Court here tomorrow, another continu- ance will be required Further than this. MT. sterns refused to discuss the matter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-03
ARMENIAN SHOT TO DEATH.
Crazed Foreigner Barr1cades HimseIf
 Against Police.

New York. Dec. 2.-After driving his employer and others from a candy shop in Brooklyn today. Carabad Krikorian, an Armenian, barricaded himself In the place and resisted arrest until he had been shot to death by a detail of po- licemen. who had been summoned to the scene. Krikorian fired several shots. but none of the policemen was wounded.
 The Armenian had been acting strangely for some time Today he de- manded money which his employer says was not due him. and .when this was refused him he threatened to kill ev- eryone in the shop. With drawn re- volver and a huge cutlass which he found lying near al hand, he rushed upon those in the shop All succeeded in escaping. A few minutes later sev- eral policemen appeared.
 Krikorian barricaded himself and a demand that he open the door was an swered by a shot When the door was forced. the madman rushed at the po- licemen. yielding the cutlass and firing at every step until he was shot down
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-03
senboard,. service 10 BirmIngham.

Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 2.--Assistant Gem eral freight Agent Cheatham of the seaboard Air Line announces that be- ginning Monday December {, the Sea- board will begin running regular freight trains over the new Atlanta Birmingham extension of the Seaboard Air Line. The new extension is 146 miles long and touches thirty-five towns and villages between this city and Birmingham. It is announced that beginning January l. 1905, regular pas senger trains will be run over the new extension.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-03
wrTTE CoNFERs WITH CHAR.
Believed that ZemstvO Memorial was
 Under Discussion.

St. Petersburg, Dec. 2.-M. Wttte. President of the Ministerial Council. had long conference with Emperor Nicholas this afternoon. As this is the first time the Emperor has summoned M. witte for several months past, tho conference is considered as having great significance and 1t is believed that 1t will have a direct and import ant bearing upon the imperial decision on the Zemstvo memorial which is now being considered at the palace.
 A report is current that great dem onstrations in favor of q constitution are being arranged in principal cities of Russia for December 19. the anni- versary of the emancipation of the Serfs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-03
GUARDS FIRED ON.
Soldiers Go to Scene, But Find None ef
 Attacking Party.

Attacking Party.
 Duquoin, H., Dec 2.-Guards at the Doyle block house. half way between the town of Zeigler and the pumping station, which are over two miles apart. were driven to cover shortly after mId- night by an attack from the woods, from which several shots were fired. An attack was also made on the pump ing station, which was arrested prompt ly by the guards and deputy marshals guarding the plant.
 The attacking parties seemed to have centered their forces directly on the pumping station. It is from this point that all the power which operates the Zeigler mines is obtained, and If the attackers should succeed in destroying this, 1t would shut the mines down ab- solutely.
 After the firing began at the pumping station, a squad of soldiers was sent from Zeigler. and by the aid of a searchlight beat the brush around the plant, but located no one. At another time during the night the searchlfght man said he had spotted some men at the cross roads, and soldiers were sent there, but no shots were fired. Ten machine guns are now ready for action in the town of Zeigler. It is said five pompom guns. which shoot 300 explo- sive shells a minute, have been ordered by Joseph Letter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-03
May Disobey Order to
 Surrender.
WARsHIPs TO BE SUNK
Marines and Sailors Fighting
 in the FOrtreSSeS.
EL Petersburg Believes that if Jap" Mount Guns on POS Metre Hill, the Doom of Port Arthur
 Ia Sealed.

S8. Petersburg, Dec. 2-With the con- firmation of the news that the Japan ese have occupied 203 Metre Hill and the report that the Russians unsuccess- fully attempted its recapture, officials at the War Office are beginning to pre- pare themselves for the inevitable. Golden Hill and Liaoti Hill are higher and dominate 203 Metre Hill, but the of ficials say that if the Japanese succeed in mounting heavy guns upon the lat ter it probably will be only a question of days or weeks before the fortress falls.
 - Still, there is not the slightest idea among General Stoessel's friends that he will surrender, even if he should be ordered to do so. It Is hinted that 1t is possible that if the fall of the fort ress Is shown to be inevitable, the Elm peror may direct its surrender in order to prevent the unnecessary sacrifice of the remnants of its brave defenders, but 1t Is believed by those who know General Stoessel best, that he will liter ally make good his threat to hold out to the last man and the last cartridge in Port Arthur.
 The ships in the harbor it can now be stated on high authority, are in TO condition to attempt to break through
 
 the warships were long ago landed and the marines and sailors have been par ticipating in the land defenses. Some of the ships also have been injured by shells.
 If the fortress falls, 1t is understood they will be taken outside and sunk In deep water in order to prevent the pos" sibility of their ever being of service to tho enemy.
 The Black Sea Fleet.
 The question of the advisabilfty Of reinforcing Vice-Admiral Rojestven- sky's squadron with the Black Sea fleet is again being agitated by some of the papers. notably The Novoe Vremya, which points out that with the addi- tion of the Black Sea vessels Rojest- vensky will have a superiority which will insure victory over Admiral To- go's fleet. The Novoe Vremya calls at tention to the fact that Japan was not one of the signarories to. the treaty closing the Dardanelles, and asserts that if Japan had the power, she might force an entrance into the Black Sea and engage the Russian fleet Con- yersely, the paper continues, with the consent of the Porte, there Is nothing fin the treaty to prevent the exit of the Black Sea fleet to fight some power which is nowise involved in the treaty.
 It Is argued that Great Britain is the only power which might attempt to make trouble over the Juncture of the two fleets. The propect was warmly advocated by some officials of the ad- miralty before the war, but 1t never was sanctioned. and the admiralty does not admit that the subject has been re- vived Neither does the Foreign Off, flee admit that any pressure Is being exercised to secure the consent of the Porte for the passage of the Darda- nelles by the Black Sea fleet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-03
scbutt keen. Up HIa Clip.

London, Dec. 2.-W. F. Schutt, the Rhodes Scholarship student from Cor nell at Oxford University, at the Bra zenose sports today, won four events, the l0O-yard dash in II 2-5 seconds. the quarter mile in 53 3-5 seconds. the one mile run in five minutes and seven sec onds and throwing the weight, twenty seven feet five inches. Schutt has been selected as a. member of the Oxford team for the Oxford Cambridge eross- country run which will occur pecem- Der g.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-03
A RECEIVER NAMED.
Proceedings Against Mrs. Chadwick In United States Court.

Cleveland. Dec. 2.-Jacaues Krakauer or New York filed a petition in bank ruptcy against Mrs. c. L. Chadwick in the federal court here today' Krakaur is a dealer in faces and em- broidery He claims $500 to be due him from Mrs. Chadwick. The names of George Couch a livery man of this city and IT. F. Potter, merchant were also signed to the petition on claims of $500 and $20O respectively.
 Later in the day Latham Loeser was annointed receiver for all property of every kind and description belonging to Mrs. Chadwick. The receiver was appointed by Referee Harold Reming- ton. who was empowered to act In the absence of United States District Judge Wing. Referee Remington fixed the bond of MT. Loeser at S10,00O The latter is an attorney of this city.
 The plaintiffs in their petition de- clare that within four months pre-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-03
BACK FORM PANAMA.
Congressmen Tell of That They Saw on
 tine Isthmua.

thc AHtuHuns
 New Orleans, Dec. 2.-Assistant Sec retary of the Navy Darling arrived here from San Francisco tonight en route to Washington and met the con- gressional committee under Chairman Hepburn. just returned from Panama on the United States transport Sumner.
 In charge of a committee from the Progressive Union the party will to- morrow make an inspection of the Mississippi riverlevee system. the Uni- ted State naval dry dock and the har- bor at New Orleans.
 The members of the congressional committee were astonfshed at the pro. gress and possibilities of the canal at Panama. but believe that 1t woul1 take more time and money than .t first anticipated. Most of them seemed 10 favor a sea level canal. -f
 They also thought all differences with Panama would be amicably adJus- ted several members favoring a com merical nd postal convention between the countries. All agreed that tLe United States would have to maintain order and protect the labor turing .Iie canal work. The party will leave for Washington tomorrow night to be tres ent at the opening of congress
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-03
Ex-waIking Delegate a Suicide.

New York, Dec. 2.-Oscar Haas, for mery one of the Sam Parks lieutenants in the structural workers union ended his life today by shooting. Haas had trouble with the union some time ago and gave up his position as walkIn 2 delegate. He had been unable to gel employment since hat time and was Respondent. Haas left a letter in which he asked his wife to forgive him for taking his life. and said:
 Tt is a cold World for an old msn who cannot get employment"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-03
New Timber ana Mineral Com,an,

Nashville, Dec. 2.--An application was made here today for. the Southern Tim Der and Mineral Land Company. with Q capital stock of $1o0.o00. Ex-Gov- ernor McMillin. Col. A. M. Shook and other local capitalists are among the incorporators. Eastern parties are also said to be interested. The company will operate in Tennessee. Alabama and Georgia
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-03
|. Favored By tbe Jap..

Washington. Dec. 2.--Mr. Ghiokf, the Japanese Charge d'Affaires called at the state department today and inform ed Assistant Secretary Loomis that the Japanese had received the invitation of the Aemrican conference at The Hague and that the invitation would be promptly presented to the Diet. The intimation Is that the proposition meets with Japanese favor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-03
CORRESPONDENTS ARE LEAVING
Indications That Fighting is About
 Over for the Winter.

Mukden, Dec. 2.-The exodus of cor respondents and military attaches con- tinues Lieutenant Colonel Schuler and Captain Richmann of the United States and Colonel Waters of the British army have gone. Only six foreign corres- pondents remain and some of these con- template going home.
 Opinion Is divided still as to the pros poets of another big battle being fought before spring. The report was circu- lated here last week that if the Japa- nese made no attack by a certain date. General Kuropatkin would take the off, fensive. This date has passed and stNl there is no sign of a movement on the part of the Russians, who are estab- fishing themselves in quarters that will answer for the winter and accumulat- ing large supplies of forage and pro- visions,
 Fighting. continues on both Hanks of the Russian army, General Rennen- kampff's command being heavily .en- gagged. There is also brisk artillery firing on the Russian right and center.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-03
Inxe.tiRntinx Lnttimer,. Death.

Mexico City, Dec. 2.-The case of Lattimer. killed at Aguisca- lante, State of Sinaloa. which has aroused intense feeling among resident Americans in the State, is under in-ss here by the national au-l thoritIes and the American Embassy. There is no doubt felt in American of- dcIal circles that If there has been a of Justice by the local au- thorities in the State of Sinaloa 1t will he rectihed. F
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-03
Arrested for Plummer,. Murder.

JacksonvIlle. Fla, Dec. 2.-Jake Brad- ford. colored. and Mrs. J, c. Plummer have been arrested for the murder of J. G. Hummer. who was shot Wednes- day night. Bradford has made con fession. duplicating Mrs. Hummer. He says that she offered him money to kill Plummer, but that he refused to do iti that she fired the fatal shot, handed him the gun and he took it away.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-03
General Wheeler Honoreh in Mexico.

Mexico City, Dec. 2.-rhe Governors and friends of President Diaz gave supper in honor of Joseph Wheeler at the School of Mines tonight The American Ambassador with the mem hers of. the diplomatic corps. were pres ent. Members of the American Club will give a dinner in honor of General Wheeler tomorrow night
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-03
JAPAN COMPLAINS TO SPAIN.
Latter Contends That 1t Has Been
 Strictly Neutral.

Madrid, Dec. 2.-Japan has made of- ficlal complaint to Spain regarding the attitude of the Spanish Government in permitting vessels of the Russian second Pacific squadron to coal and victual at Vigo.
 The Japanese Minister today admitted that he had recently made representa- ton on, the subject and said that he had submitted Spain's reply to Tokio. At the foreign office, 1t Is said that Spain's reply explained the situation and took
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-03
No Decision in Case of Powers.

Frankfort, KY, Dec. "A decisIon bv the Court of Appeals was expected today in the case of Caleb Powers, now in the jail at Louisville. under sen tarca for conspiracy for the assassina- tton of William Goebel. but 1t was not banded down It is understood, however, thai the decision will be rendered next TueSdaV
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-03
COMMANDMENT RECOMMENDED.

Firing Heavier Than for n Long Time
 Jap Reserves Depleted.
 Mukden, Dec. 2.-From 2:30 this af- ternoon until late tonight sounds of a rapid cannonade have been heard on the Russian southwest front, such as has not been experienced here for g. long time: but no excitement has been caused by the incident. @
 General Rennenkampff with his cav airy is giving them no time to occupy a position. It seems that the Japa- nese in attempting to secure the Rus sion position recently so extended themselves as to deplete their reserves.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-03
AI.ton general Agent.

Macon. Ga, Dec. 2.-General Manager 1arg of the Georgia, Florida and Ala hama Railroad has announced the ap- nointment of E. O. Alston as general freight and passenger agent of that road,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-03
r.,rh.uk, Reaehes waahington.

Washington. Dec. 2.-Senator Fair. banks, e-President-elect, arrived In Washington today to remain during the session of Congress. He was som panied by Mrs. Fairbanks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-03

up the position that Spain observed the strictests. neutrality. The Japanese
 minister# #isays he has not received further fnstructiops since forwarding
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-03

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The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-01-15
REYES RECEIVES ANSWER,
Washington Government Replies to
Note Charging Violation of
Treaty of 1916.

Washington, Jan. S.-Gen. Rafael
Reyes, the Colombian special envoy,
has received the answer of the Washing
ton government to his note charging
the United States with open violation
of the treaty of 1916.
The answer, which was prepared by
Secretary Hay, though couched in the
most diplomatic terms, and expressing
the wish of this government to deal
justly with Colombia, is an emphatic
refusal to reopen the Panama ques-
ton.
Prior to the receipt of the reply, Gen.
Reyes wrote to the state department
requesting that the correspondence be
transmitted to the senate for it's con-
sideration. Pending an answer t this
request, the correspondence will not be
made public.
Arthur M. Beaupre, United States
minister to Colombia, who arrived in
Washington on leave of absence, says
that Colombia will yield her present ag-
gressive position in relation to the Pan
ANA affair. She realizes that it would
be suicidal to attack the United States.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-01-15

gan occupied the time of the senate yes
terday in a reply to a speech of Senator
Lodge and criticised the president and
the attitude of this government in con-
nection with the Panama republic. The
nomination OF Gov. Taft, of the Philip
pines, to be secretary OF war was IA
vorably reported. The house was in
session but IL minutes.
Washington, Jan. 9.-When the sen
ate met yesterday Senator Scott (Va.)
offered a joint resolution providing for
an investigation of the Darien canal
route. Alleged post office frauds were
discussed. The nomination of Maj. Gen
Chaffee to be lieuentant general was
received. Adjourned to the 11th. In
the house the sun of $3.50, 900 to be used
to meet the emergency caused by the
ravages of the cotton boil weevil and
other insects and diseases affecting cot
ton was made available. Adjourned to
the 11th.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-01-15
chicago MOURNS
FOR HER DEAD
The City Shrouded in Gloom Over
the Awful Fire Horror at the
Iroquois Theater.
Funern C0rteges Wind Through the
Streets and Bells Toll Out Their
Sad Requiem-Business Practically
acknowledgements Inquest Is
Now iii Progress.

Chicago, Jan. ~5.-Chicago is in mourn
ing. A boom of many bells on Satur-
day sounded the knell of the dead who
persisted in the %Iroquois theater fire.
In the hour between noon and one
o'clock the melancholy clangor echoed
through the city. From Rogers Park
to Kensington, from the lake shore to
the Austin prairies, the bells called to
each other from spire and church tower,
from belfry and minaret, across the
wind-swept, snow-driven spaces, ming
ling their brazen voices to toll one
mighty knell for the passing Of nearly
600 souls.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-01-15
ENTITLED TO ENTER.
Supreme Court Decides Citizens of
Porto Rico Are Not Aliens and
Must Not Be Barred.

Washington, Jan. 5.-1n an opinion
by Chief Justice Fuller, the supreme
court of the United States decided that
citizens of Porto Rico are not aliens of
the United States and that they are en-
titled to enter this country without OBJ
struction. The opinion was delivered
in the case of the Porto Rican woman
Gonzales, who, in 1902, was refused ad-
mission to the port of New York on the
ground that she was likely to become a
public charge. The decision was based
entirely on the immigration act of 1891
and took the ground that the Porto
Ricans W allegiance to the United
States, and to no other government.