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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-09
THE BUsINEss srTUATIoN.
Summary of the International Mer-
 camille Agency.

cantile Agency.
 New York. Jan. S.--Special telegrams concerning business features from core spondonts of the International Mercantile Agency throughout the United States and Canada are summarized as follows: In addition to dullness incident to the first week of the year bIockades to traf1lc and trucking caused by snow and ex- tremely cold weather. have interfered with attention to mail orders and full re- c0very from holiday stagnation. War rti- mors have resulted in great irregularity in the stock and cotton markets, and have stimulated prices for cereals, provisions and copper. Tn addition. coffee is lower on It's statistical position and tin higher on improved demand. The most encourag- ing feature in the resumption of work at factory. foundry. mill and furnace in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Banks at larger cities are said to be in a much stronger position than increased loan accounts would indicate and that trust company reserves notably at New York, are ex- ceptionaIly heavy. Demand for steel and coke has improved materially. Rail mills have contracts to keep them busy until April.
 Leather shipments are active, but dry goods jobbefs are hanging back. The in- dussry has had record year.
 Losses in iron and steel were offset throughout the region tributary to Chica- go by gains fin distribution Of shoes. cloth- ing, groceries. coal. leather and lumber. The spring outlook there is for a big bus mess in shoes. jeweiry. hats and dry goods.
 St. Louis bankers say the trade outlook throughout the southwest Is very favor able
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-09
TERMS NOT SATISFACTORY
Russia Will Be Urged to
 MGd.fy Them.
Alarming Rumor Heard of Encoun- ter Between Fleets of the
 Rival Nations, But It is S
 Probably Incorrect.

Tokio. Japan, January s.s-The Jap. anese government has practically determined to continue negotiations It Is dissatisfied with Russia's terms but does not feel warranted. in issuing an ultimatum. or breaking off negotiations and will make another effort to secure their notifications before resorting to force.
 It Is anticipated that the discussion will consume a few weeks during which an interim a breach of the peace Is imt probable.
 The elder statesmen of Japan did not hold a conference yesterday, but proba- bly will confer to-day. Meanwhile the widest rumors are current. The press unanimously demands that the govern ment take decisive action, thereby pre- venting Russia from gaining advantages by further dilatory tactics. The people repose confidence in the government s ability to rise to the opportunity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-09
Fire in AIbins. Texaa.

Fort Worth. Tex. Jan. S.--A special to The Record from Abilene. Tex. says: A disastrous fire occurred at Anson. near this place last night which started in the barn of a hotel on the south side of the public square and burned east ward around the square, consuming everything in it's path up to and includ- ing the business house of R. J. Roland. destroying a total of nineteen houses in- cluding two banks. Total loss estimated at $50,0O0. Covered by insurance of $lS,- Onn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-09
Body of McTeer.

Knoxville. Tenn. Jan. S.-Tre body ot Mayor Joseph T. McTeer, who died at the Hoffman House in New York Wednesday night, reached Knoxville tonight, accom-. panied by members of the family. the Board of Aldermen. other city officials and many citizens who went to Bristol this morning to meet the funeral train. The body was conveyed to his home on Main Avenue, where 1t will lie in state until Saturday afternoon, when the funeral will occur. Hundreds of citizens marched as an escort In nearly 100 years Mayor Nc. Teer is the first chief executive of the city to die in office.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-09
MADE NO rRoM1sEs.
-aft Outlined No Policy for the United States.

Washington, Jan. s.--A cablegram has been received here from Governor Taft at Tokio, now on his way home, to be- come Secretary of War, giivng brief account of his reception by the Japanese Emperor and officials and Indicated that he was received with the greatest cordi- ality and consideration.
 Referring to publications in one of the London papers that Governor Taft prom ised that thesattituie of the United States should be friendly te Japan in ths event of hostilities with Russia and that Jap anese vessels should be accorded special privileges in Pacific ports. it. Is said at the State and War Departments that while 1t is possible that such conclu- sion may have been drawn by Japanese officials from the affable manner of Gov ernor Taft 1t Is quite certain that he did not in any way commit the United States Government to any policy.
 Not being an officer of the State Depart nlent nor Presidents she has no authority to commit this Government.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-09
MAY APPEAL TO AMERICA.
Corea Considers Applying to the
 United States.

Paris. Jan. S.-Min Yeung Tchan. the Corean minister. said to the Associated Press to-day that he would not be sur prised should Corea appeal to the United States for good offices in her behalf in case of the invasion of Corean territory by one or the other powers. Under the treaty between the United States and Corea, this is permissible. Moreover. continued the minister. the people of Corea regard the United States in a most friendly way because of its fair policy and further. owing to the fact that 1t was the first country to sign a treaty with the Hermit Kingdom"
 Russia does not want war; added the Minister, "and the Japanese Government does not want war, but the Japanese people. fear. will force a conflict. The attitude of Corea has not been disclosed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-09
NO Break With Franee.
TWO GIRLS KIDNAPPED.
Said to Have Been Carried to Indian
 Territory.

Chanute. Kan.. Jan. s.-Two girls, Irene Stacy and Rena Douglass. of Fond Du Lac. Wis. have been Kidnapped by three men. who have taken them to the Indian Territory from their home. according to a letter found near the railroad track south of Chanute today. The letter, which was we'll written. evidently had been thrown from a south bound Santa Fe passenger train. It read as follows:
 Fond Du Lac. Wis. Jan. 8. ITO whoever finds this:
 We. Irene Stacy and Rena Douglass, have been Kidnapped by three men we have never seen before and they say they are going to take us to the Indian Ter ritory. We are on the train and if we appeal to any one they tell them we are crazy and that they are taking us to an insane asylum. Will you please notify the authorities and have the men locked up and write to W. H. Stacy or R. N. Douglass, Fond Du Lac. Wis?
 "Rena Douglass,
 Irene Stacy"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-09
WOOD LETTER PRODUCED.
Baker Sends Copy to the Senate
 Committee.

Washington. Jan. 9.-The Senate Com mittee on Military Affairs received from Ray Stannard Baker, the magazine. writ CT. a copy of a letter which General Wood wrote to him just prior to the latter's S appearance as a witness in the Wood in- vestigation
 MT. Baker told the committee of the letter when he was on the stand and was then asked to send for a copy. The let ter discussed the Runcie incident and oy inference suggests that Mir. Baker re- fresh his mind along certain lines indicat- ed by General Wood. The letter has been ordered printed as an addenda to the proceedings before the committee.
 The minority members of the committee who have voted against the nomination will argue to the Senate that the purpose of General Woods letter was to prejudice the witness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-09

out my idea IS that it will do all in its power to save it's territory from invasion and to preserve strict neutrality. During the war between China and Japan, corea was interested and consequently raised no objection to the passage of Japanese troops through the Kingdom. But differ ent situation faces the Government today. Corea is not interested in the dispute between Japan and Russia, and her peo- pie have no desire to ally themselves with Japan, which would follow should permission be given for Japanese troops to operate in or from Corea
 T have made no protest to the Powers against the landing of an American guard for the Legation at Seoul. Probably If war comes. all the nations will land mcr for the same purpose"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-09
UNCLE RUSS RETrREs.
No Longer Spends All His Time in
 Wall Street.

New York. Jan. S.--Wall street pree. ticalIy has lost one of Its most interes ing characters. Russell Sage. although still insisting upon visiting his once once or twice a week, has departed from his life long habt of arriving there daily with clock-like regularity. and is now seen in Wall street at infrequent inter Yals
 He has gradually withdrawn from pAr- ticipation in great financial affairs only at the earnest solicitation Of his friends nd Mrs. Sage. but the trusted employees who have served him for many years still handle the loan business on the stock exchange.
 Mir Sage. who is H years old, spends most. of his time In his new Fifth avenue home, and Is said to be in his usual state of health.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-09
L1Ix. WRITES LISTENING.
Evident That Good News Has Been
 Received.

X Birmingham, Jan. a-(special. )-Rum- ors are prevailing among Republicans in this State who are prominent in the Lily White branch of the party. that a week for Senator M. A. Hanna, after his reelection to the Senate. and that at this banquet the formal announcement of his candidacy for the Republican nomination for President will be made. It is learned that . number of letters have been received in Alabama from prominent Republican leaders, asking that they listen intently for the word from Senator Hanna's friends for an an- nouncement in the next few days. A change in mood among the Lily White Republicans in Alabama in the past few days indicates that some news has been received
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-09
rreatv Nevar Invoked.

Washington, Jan. 8.-Though negotiated twenty years ago, by Admiral Shufeldt, State Department officials say the treaty referred to by the Korean Minister at Paris has never been invoked by the gov ernment of that country. Its provisions contemplated that when any of the pow CTS treated Korea unJustly the good of- fices of the United States might be of fered with a view to an amicable ad- 1ustment of the controversy. Ofilcials say that if any request comes from Korea for a practical application of the terms of the treaty. 1t very properly will be given consideration. by this govern rnent It's provisions are regarded as inn practicable of satisfactory enforcement and the necessity for its existence has been superseded by the establishment of The Hague tribunal to which questions of the character which would naturally come under It's terms are referred.
 No Break With France.
 London Jan. S.-M. Daeschner, First Secretary of the French Embassy in Lon don. in an interview today. said that he present arrangements between France and Great Britain were such that it would be impossible to disturb them. The Sec retary said that even if Corea and China joined Japan they would not be eonsld- cred as powers within the meaning Of the Franco Russian treaty and therefore 1t was not likely that France would be call ed upon to interfere.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-09
PRISONER WAS DESPERATE.
Made Attempt to Escape and Met
 Death,

Trenton. N. J.. Jan. S.--Charles Brooks, an inmate of the New Jersey state pris- on is dead. Keeper John Fitzgerald has a bullet in his hip and William J. liar ney, a deputy keeper. is suffering from scalp wounds as the result of Brooks' attempt to escape from the institution to-day.
 Fitzgerald Is expected to recover and Harney's condition Is not thought to be serious, although, for a time he was rem dered unconscious by being struck over the head with an iron bar by Brooks.
 Brooks was finally overpowered and on the way to the dungeon informed the keepers that he had been wounded. Lat. CT the principal keeper ordered that Brooks be taken to the prison hospital
 When the dungeon was opened Brooks was found suspended by his suspenders and was dead
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-09
Admit That He Erred.

Topeka. Kas.. Jan. S.-Conductor Nagle, of the westbound Rock Island express, which was wrecked near Willard on Tues day admitted today in a deposition that he and Engineer Benjamin had orders to await the freight with which they col- lided. Conductor Nagle said at Willard a stock train was standing on the side track, but the passenger train made no stop as the engineer doubtless thought this train had been combined with anoth- CT stock train which was to have been passed at Valencia. but which was not there when the passenger went by.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-09
1N-rRUcrnoNs TO EVANS.
United States Fleet Must Show eE7ood Manners"

Washington, Jan. S.-The Tar eastern situation was discussed at the cabinet meeting today special consideration being given the movement of the Asiatic squad ron, which ti is desired shall be so shaped as to emphasize the absolute neutrality or this country in the event of hostiiities be- tween Russia and Japan.
 After the meeting 1t was announced that orders were cabled Rear Admiral Evans upon his arrival at Guam tomorrow to proceed thence to Subig Bay, 1t being desired that the American navy shall observe good sea manners" so as not to get into Japan or Russian waters just now.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-09

serve the seaboard Air Line are meeting here in convention. Dr. W. l.. Stanley. Claim Agent of the eeaboard. with head quarters at Portsmouth. va., presided. The morning session was devoted to the adoption of Constitution and bylaws A number of papers were read during the afternoon. OfEicers were elected as fol- lows: Dr. T. Burke of Petersburg, Va, President; pr. c. A. Neufer. AbbeviiIe. 8. C.. First vice-rrexdenf: Dr. H. r. Palmer. Tallahassee. Fla. Second Vice. President. and Dr.. J.v. Bryant of Frank lin, Va, Fourth vics-P President.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-09
steamer strikas Rocks.

fog today the Fall River line steamer Priscilla, bound from New York for Fall River. ran ashore on the north side of the Lime Rock light house near here The passengers were taken of by the James, town steamer. The Priscilla is resting easily and 1t is thought escaped striking on rocky bottom. Assistance has been sent from Newport.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-09
Ldpton Cuts Another Link.

Chicago. Jan. S.-Sir Thomas Lpton has severed another of the bonds which linked
 him with Chicago. His membership on the Board of Trade has been sold for s3.- 900. His pa~Iing plant was disposed of several months ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-09
SCARE RUMoR HEARD.
Report of Encounter Between Hc' tile
 Tleeta

London. Jan. &-The Kobe correspond ent of The Daily Express sends a scare rumor to the effect that collision be- tween the Russian and the Japanese fleets has taken place near the islands of Taushima, in the Strait of Corea.
 This rumor is not mentioned in any other source. and. in view of the fact that the Japanese government Is exer- cising a censorship over all news con cerning naval matters, it may be disre- garded.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-09
Bankhead in .ashinrtnn.

Representative Bankhead returned this morning from Alabama, joining Mrs. Bankhead at the Riggs house. Their son, Lieutenant Henry M. Bankhead. and his bride, is with them. They will leave in a few days for the Philippines, whith- CT Lieutenant Bankhead goes to toin his regiment. the 20th Infantry.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-09
Postmaster Joshua Wilson.

Rev. Joshua Wilson, colored, who has been appointed postmaster at Florence. S. C., held the office during the Harri- son administration. He Is the presiding elder of his church.
 Senator Tillman is much occupied at present with the Wilson case, but will find time to look after the interests of the white people of Florence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-09
GORDON IS RESTLESS
ABDOMINAL PAINS TORTURE
 THE PATIENT.
Temperature at 6 O'Clock Last Night Was 102 2-5, With Pulse IT,
 regular and Weak-Suffer- | ings Are Severe.

Miami, Fla, Jan. S--General Gordon has rested well to-day, taking light nOurishment from time to time.
 While no decided change had taken place late this afternoon, his condition was not regarded as being so favorable as during the day. He Is suffering to- night from abdominal pains which ;ai times are severe. v f44 ''-rY Y.
 The physicians are with the patient constantly. relieving each other, but both being at all times within easy call
 Miami, Fla, Jan. S--The following bulletin was Issued by Drs Granting and Jackson at 6 p. m.:
 General John B. Gordon has passed restless afternoon with considerable pain in the stomach. Temperature has risen to 1O2 2-5 with irregular and weak pulse. At this time he is resting more quietly than at any time since noon."
 General Gordon's physicians issued the following bulletin at Il o'clock tonight: Since the beginning of his illness Gen. eral Gordon's pulse has been intermit. tent and weak, necessitating frequent hypodermic stimulants. The secretions of the kidneys have at no time been sat- isfactory and this evening they are much below normal. His temperature at Il p. m. was 1O1 2-5, pulse 96. Much pain in stomach, restless and at intervals delir- iouS,'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-09
CASHIER IS l J4-RDE
Fear of Vengeance from De
 Bank Depositors.

Bank Depositors.
 Chicago. Jan. S-A dispatch Joseph, Mo. says:
 The latest revelation of th tions in the Bank of Highland Cashier J. F.. Marcell. showA gate loss of over 3160,0O0. A'' e,s Of this ss7.OOO is on accountgomAsk made for the most part. by ? " ta s and stock raisers of Dor Kansas. In the hands of aminer S. c. Drummer R sts'sss.s.s this sum being the 2 a3i4lh the bank at the t'1e @ SA 2 charge. IA
 There are ne rvalue s57.OOO. one b. .c G2l brcnoune' worthless. l.s...&# that a ne note for Taed up in Il hands tfe oas--SsAst Company Kansas -.}
 Cashier has been remov from his h, -ats Highland to the cou ty Jsil in TrUyg where he is under heaN guard to prevent possible injury.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-09
An Quiat at KishineR.

St. Petersburg, Jan. S.-It Is semi-offi- cially announced that all is quiet at Kish-
 inen. The military and police forces there have been increased for the purposes 'of protection, but this is usual in the
 case of all holidays,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-09
CANNOT KEEP
 HANDS OFF America Must Interfere in SantO Domingo. ISLAND IS A PLAGUE SPOT Daily Recurring Revolutions Must Come to End. If the United states Does Not Take Matters Under Control, Europe
 win Insist Upon
 Acting.
ISLAND IS A PLAGUE SPOT

1 New York. Jan. s.-(Special. )--A special dispatch from Washington says:
 Keep you eye on San Domingo" said members of the cabinet today. Tt Is there that intervention by the United states will become necessary, if any where. l do not look for serious trouble in Panama or in the Far East, so far as the United States is concerned. but in San Domingo. fail to see how we can keep out of 1t.
 .sin that republic trouble is constantly breaking out. Whenever they patch up a difIlculty in one place. there is sure to be an Immediate explosion somewhere else. California, in it's worst days or Vigilance committees. was an orderly com munity compared with San Domingo at It's best.
 Recurring Revolutions. life and property are never safe; some kind of revolution is going on all the time. One party is in control now at one end of the island with an fnsurrec- tion against 1t, and the other party is supposed to be in control at that other end of the island, with an insurTecfion likewise on it's hands.
 .'The time Is rapidly approaching when Euroean powers whose citizens are doina business in Santo Domingo will demand that somebody take charge there and aea to the protection of their interests. if the United States will not do it. they will insist upon doing 1t themselves. or course, we cannot permit that, so there will be no escape from our going in and assuming sufficient control to keep peace ,.'I am free to say that if there were single efficient man iTi the republic should be in favor of putting him at the head of affairs 2and letting him have our naval forces to call upon for the pssf pose of maintaining himself in power and protecting the interests of American and | European citizens. But no such man has yet appeared. do not knoV 1s1e1 | how we are going to reaeh the qsS3ki1si ! but t looks tn me fr4vit b{ fita& HAz5fH long we shah he called on to do kazne- thing.
 We are Responsihle. ! tsrhe civilized world will look 10 us. We
 are morally responsible for thc situation
 in Santo Domingo just as long as we stand in the way of permitting other
 powers to step in and keep peace So
 long as we permit the present situation
 to continue. the island is going to Dc a
 constant menace.
 "samana Bay is one of the very finest harbors in the Western Hemisphere. Ger many would give anything to possess it.
 and so would any other European power
 with interests on this side of the Atlantic
 They are not going to let such prize lie
 there very long when such an excuse Is
 offered them for interference as daily re-
 curing revolutions.
 | "The resources of the island afa ,irf-
 known. Nobody ever had a chance to
 explore the country to find out about It's natural wealth. Time Is approaching
 when all this will call for attention, and
 no power except the United States ls
 capable of attending to t. From this
 time on you may expect to see a larger
 American fleet in these waters
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-09
colonsl Leaken Honored.

washington. Jan. s.-coi. W. H. Leak en. of Savannah. Ga,, today was appoint ed special assistant attorney general. Col. onel Leaixen will have charge of import ant cases for the Government in the Gulf States,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-09
Report from pillingham.

Washington. Jan. s.--The Navy Depart ment today received the following ca- blegram from Commander Dillingham; of the cruiser Detroit. dated at Puerta Plata, San Domingo. Janary 8: Morales gunboats delivered ultimatum and threatened bombardment of Porto Plata after twenty-four hours notice With concurrence of Captain Robinson, of the English cruiser PaIlais, made such representations to both sides that they have agreed the one not to lombard and the other not to fire on gunboats.
 All firing will be confined to Ian of town in future. Interests Small parties landed at Sosua and sulate in Puerta Plata"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-09
Referee Scott on tha scera

Captain Charles H. Scott of Montsom- cry. is in the city. Although one of the Federal referees. he says he is not here on any political mission. being en route home from a business trip to New York
 R. IT. Watkins
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-09
rrot.5 p.11ad singer Ill.

London, Jan. S.-Madame Antoinette Sterling CAars. Mckinley. the ballad sim ger, and vice-president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, is seriously iIf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-09

Sesboard Air Fine Surgeons. Jacksonville, Fla, Jan. s--surgeons who