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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20
CLAMOR FOR DIVIDEND
STORMY MEETING or THE LE-
 LIGH STOCKHOLDERS.
Strenuous Opposition is Advanced Againse the Adoption, of the Report Of the President
 and Directors.

Phiiadclphia; JaH. tockbclders Oi the Lehigh Valley Railepad Company fcs three hours so-da$ 1 bred For q divi. dend at the sanatnsf fiseting of the cons- pally. s r.
 Numerous speeehes were made in which the policy of the administration was questioned and intimationS were thrown out of interior motives on the part of the officers and directors in failing to de- clare a dividend when the profits for the past year appeared to warrant such &C., tion.
 Strenuous opposition was advanced against the adoption of the annual re- port of the president and directors be- cause of a clause authorizing a general consolidation mortgage securing bonds to the amount of S150, 900, 900. The same clause also provides that prior mortgages shall not be extended at maturity, but are to be replaced by the general mortgage.
 F. T. Stotesbury of Philadelphia. call ed for a stock vote upon the adoption of the report, which demand met with disapproval on the part of the minority. 1t was claimed that the proxies were to be voted only for the directors and could not be utilized in the adoption of the re- port. President Thomas, who occupied the chair, ruled otherwise, and the re- port was voted upon simultaneously with the election of the directors. The count showed 457,767 shares in favor of the re- port and LII against 1t.
 President Thomas and the old board of directors were reelected. Many state ments and charges were made by the various stockholders including the inn putation that it has been the idea of the management of the company to pre- vent the payment of a dividend as long as possible. In a statement to the share holders. President Thomas assumed en- tire responsibility for the mortgage clause, saying he had acted in the in- terest of the stockholders.
 ''I deny" he said. that the purpose was to perpetuate control of the road. The property is not so valuable. that I can commit dishonest act to retain it. The board and myself are unwilling to rest under the imputation that we are trying to destroy the property or give 1t into the control of others. Whatever our faults, the statement that we are endeaVorlng to do anything but that which Is best for the Lehigh Valley Com pany is unqualifiedly false"
 A resolution urging the incoming board to resume the payment of dividends was adopted. Another resolution demanding the payment of a quarterly dividend of per cent. was not pressed President Thomas stating 1t was not under the province of the stockholders to declare a dividend.
 The company has not declared a divi- dend for eleven years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20
REPLY IS NEGATIVE.
Japanese Note Courteous But Most
 Firm.

Firm.
 New York, Jan. 10.-It Is now an open secret here, cables The Herald's St. Pe- tersburg correspondent, that the Japanese reply is distinctly negative and it's ex- tremely courteous tone is only equalled by the irmness of spirit which charac- terizes it. The foreign ofiice and all the principals are so engrossed with work that 1t Is we'll nigh impossible to get a word from them and the various agencies were treated to stereotyped official phrases implying that diplomacy is still being used. It is stated sthat their majesties and the minister are most active.
 The Czar's advisers have been instruct ed to try and work out some plan where by the amour propre.' of both countries can, be saved, but the complication and political eutangiement seems heyond the powers of anyone to find solution
 England's so-called pro-Japanese policy is exciting serious attention in political circles, the correspondent continues. It is 8 growing sentiment that Russia has not go to do with Japan so much as with England, and that the Anglo-Japanese al- liance Is at the bottom of all the present trouble. An echo Is now loudly heard of the utterance of those politicians, who at the moment of the Anglo-Japanese alli- hnce, announced that this political coup meant war against Russia as destroying the balance of power in the far East.
 It is urged by many politicians that the time has come for Russia to retaliate by a demonstration toward the Indian from tier and also by aggressive political tac- tics in Persia.
 In diplomatic circles attention is called to the reported frigid reception of the British ambassador recently by Count LamsdOrf, Minister of Foreign Affairs There is intensO irritation in the highest quarters, the correspondent declares against England. and the same sentiment is being extended to America.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20
BLESSING THE WATERS
SOLEMN CEREMoNY OF GREEK
 ORTHODOX CHURCH.
Czar Attands Rite Commemorative
 of the Baptism of the Saviour.
 Impressive Scenes in Beauti- ful St. Petersburg.

St. Petersburg, Jan. 1s.--The Czar made his first public appearance this season at todayss solemn ceremony of blessing the waters. In the Orthodox church this rite is commemorative of the Baptism Of the Saviour. It took place in an open chapel built on a quay extending Tar from the winter palace. It was preceded by a religious service within the palace which was attended by the imperial family with the execution of the Czarina, whose con dition was such as prevent her being present, and the court officials, nobility and representatives of the foreign powers.
 The scene outside the chapel was ex- tremely impressive. the therometer regis tered below zero and the atmosphere was clear, In the back ground was the sprawling, pink city. snow mantled, over which the giIded domes of the churches hung like golden bubbles blow against a blue sky. In front was the broad, frozen Neva. the banks and bridge mass ed with humanity.
 The bareheaded procession moved through double line of imperial infantry and a sailor guard from the palace to the chapel with the cross and Gospels held aIoft. preceded by the Metropolitan and the higher clergy in gold embroidered vestments with church banners and fol- lowed by the scarlet gOwned court choir, the chamberlains and the other court of- hclsls.,
 Them came the officers of crack regi- ments, without their overcoats. thus per mitting gorgeous display of uniforms. bearing the battle flags of the empire. The grand dukes immediately preceded the Czar. who carried himself easily He wore a simple uniform. that of the famous Preobrajenki regiment. the cross of St. Andrew glittering on his breast. This was his only decoration. The Czar. who held his helmet in hib hand looked strong and well.
 A rocket screaming up from the middle of the river signalled his ma1esty's ap- pearance, which was greeted with salvo of artillery of 101 guns from the fortress of Saints PetRr and Paul. puncuated with the simultaneous chiming of bells throughout the city When the Czar had taken up his position in the chapel and the yobello had been broken, the Metropo- Titan blessed the shadowy waters and the cross was dipped thrice therein.
 The diplomatic corps and the ladies of the court witnessed the brief ceremony from the window of the palace United States Ambassador Mccormick and Mrs. Mccormick. Secretary Eddy of the Elm bassy; Naval Attache Smith and the Japanese Minister. M. Kurlno, were among those present
 When the rite was finished thousands of people swarmed across the ice and dipped up water with which to sanctify their homes.
 Similar ceremonies were observed Russia.
 The diplomats exchanging views at the palace unanimously agreed that inc Russo-Japanese situation has much i'm proved.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2O 1904

will take the movement of that amount before the retail yards wir have a normal stock it will be seen that there is an actual short. age of lumber on hand and that the condi- tions of supply and demand are favor able to the manufacturer.''
 Secretary George K Smith. dispensing with roll call. presented his annual report. which was an exhaustive review of the trade. Referr- ing to production of lumber, he said
 Reports from 3es mills for so2 showed 4. 536, 655. 692 feet produced. These same mills with 90 additional show 4,362 7ei.77a feet, aA increase of z2e, 900. 900 feet We estimate this to be between 60 and 90 per cent of the output of the six states in which the mills are located. viz: Missouri, Arkansas. Texas Lou isiana. Mississippi and Alabama.
 "Our clearing house summary for sos com piled from 2o3 mills shows 3, io8. 900, 900 feet cut, showing an increase over the l75 mills in | oo2 of 446. 900. 900 feet cut"
 After an executive session the convention adjourned until tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20
Theatres will ouit Businass.

Chicago, Jan. l9.-The City Council to. night took action that will, in all prob ability, result in the closing of nearly all of the theatres in Chicago for the re- mainder of the present theatrical season. Last night the Council passed an ordi- nance setting forth what must be done by the. theatres of this city before they are allowed to remain in continuous opera tion. It convened tonight to consider the passage of an enabling act that would al- low the theatres to operate for the re- mainder of this season without being com pelled to fufill all the requirements of the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20
TO TRY REV. MIR. ELwooD,
Minister Alleged to Have Caused
 LvnchinQ,

Dover. Del. Jan. I9.-The Newcastle Presby- tery today decided to try the Rev. R. A. kl- wood of Wilmington. Del on charges in con- nection with the preaching of sermon by him last June entitled "Sbould the Murderer of Helen Bishop Be Lynched?"
 The trial will take place in the Presbyterian Church at Newcastle Feb 2. The action taken today Is in line with instructions given the Presbytcry by the synod of Baltimore, which has jurisdiction over the Newcastle Prcsby- tery.
 The complaint against MT. Elwood Is that he declared a sermon at Wilmington which. 1t is alleged. worked up the people that the next night mob gathered. stormed the work confessed assaulting and killing Helen Bishop. and burned him Co death at the stake.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20
ECCENTRIC GEORGE FRANCIS.
MT. Train and Some of His Freakish
 Performances.


 New York; Jan.' io.--George Francis Train. who died late last night at Mills Hotel No. l.. On Blocker Street. probably was one of the most picturesque figures in the history of America. Only a year ago when he was then "A years old, he dictated the "reminiscences of his ex- traordinary carer and the result was published in book form. @88s
 Summarized in his own curious fashion, this contained the following information about his career: fs
 Shipping clerk. i6: manager. Is: partner in Train & Co., 20 with an income of sIo. 900. 6 Co. Melbourne: Australia 1858; agent White Star Line, dnc0me Seo, ,ooO
 Started forty clippers to California in ie4s. Built railroad connecting Erie with Ohio and Mississippi.
 Pioneered the first street railway in Flu. rope. America. Australia and England. Built first Pacifc railway lee2-6s, through Credit Mobiiler
 "owned 5000 lots in Omaha, worth s.. 100000.
 "Been in fifteen jails without crime''
 Mfr Trains parentS; with several brothers and sisters, died at New Orleans from yellow fever. and his childhood home was on his grandmother's farm In Massaehusetts Not long after entering the Boston shipping house founded by Countries, he went abroad and from that time an he wandered all over the globe. gtNk In 1878 he began career as lecturer and Rgitator. and held public debates with some of the ablest orators in the country. few years ago he made a trip around the world in sixty days. saying afterward that his psychic force enabled him to overcome all obstaeles.@ S' When Mills Hotel No. 1 was opened several years ago. Mir. Train went there to live. and since then made it Dis headquarters. One of the features of his eventful life was his ad- miration for children. and for years e familiar spectacle in Madison Square was ''citIzen'' Train m q heneh mt.rro,sadad by a wroll, of little ones,
 Mir. Trains last nlsadventure occurred last Summer when he was quarsntined at Stam- ford. Conn, in a smallpox isolation camp and threatened that city with suit for S5o.ooo damages. He was the author of at least forty books. and frequently asserted that his psychic powers would eventually make him the most potent sovereign on earth"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20
FIRST CAST OF IRON.
New Furnace at Gadsden is Working
 Smoothly.

Gadsden, Jan. 19-(Special )-Furnace ce No. l of the Alabama Steel and Wire Company, made it's first cast of iron this morning at 10 o'clock. Superintendent J. J. shannon says that 1t has worked smoother than any new furnace he las ever seen. It is thought this furnace will produce more iron than any other in the State. The bosh is lined to a larger di- amcter than any other, and the raw ma tcrIdI used has no equal in the South.
 As to the steel plant, G. H. Schuler is authority for the statement that steel will be made here by April 15. or possibly a little later. In three months from now the torch should be applied to the open hearth furnaces.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20
FOR MoDUs v1vENDI.
Admiral Alexieff Expresses
 Hone.

London, Jan. 2o-The Port Arthur cor respondent of The Daily Mall cables that he has had an interview with Admiral Alexieff. the Russian VicerOy in the far East. who spoke hopefully of the pOssi- bility of arranging a modus vivendl with Japan
 The Viceroy then referred the corre- spondent to his diplomatic agent, NJ. PlancOn, who emphasized the impossibii- ity of Russia's evacuation of ManchurIa, and said:
 Orders were given six months ago to evacuate New Chwang and Manchuria, provided the Chinese would agree to sim pie terms. but owing to the intrigues of the Japanese Minister with the Wal-Wu- Pu (Chinese foreign board) these orders were countermanded."
 Nj. Plancon declared that the action of the United States in making a commercial treaty with China without Russia's con- sent under the existing circumstances was unfriendly and undlplOmatic. Russia. he said. would not open or allow consuls at Mukden and An Tung under the present regime If Japan wanted Korea. Russia, NJ Plancon said. would not interfere, pro- vided other powers allowed it, and he added:
 Russia did not ask Japan's consent to occupy Manchuria, neither was 1t neces- sary for Japan to see Russias permis- sion to establish prOtectorate in Korea"
 NJ Plancon concluded by saying that the United States and other nations were more interested in the nation than was Russia. The correspondent adds that the action of the United States Government had quite upset Viceroy Alexieff's calcu- lations.
 The Pekin correspondent of The Times declares in a dispatch that Japan's latest note is stronger in tone than the preced- ing one. and that she will neither yield her moderate standpoint nor accept the mediation of third power Not only to the Japanese. but to the Americans, the British Minister. the correspondent con tinues has given a satisfactory assur- ance of her intention to maintain strict neutrality in accordance with Lord Lans- downes advice
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20
Carter Whins Chounski

Boston, Jan. 19.-Iid Carter of Brook lyn knocked out Joe Choynski of Chicago after two minutes of fighting in the first round before the Criterion Athletic Club tonight. Choynskl had the better of the round up to the knockout. when Car ter landed a vicious right hand jab for the stomach and the Chicago man went down and out. The blow looked low to the spectators and the referees decision awarding the bout to Carter was greeted with cries of foul" Choynski was out nearly four minutes and appeared to be in great distress. The men were matched to fight 15 rounds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20
SOUTHERN LUMBER MEN.
Fourteenth Annual Session Convenes
 in New Orleans

Der Manufacturers' Association met here to- day in theiI fourteenth annual session. N w Mcleod, President of the Association called the meeting to order and immediately began the reading of his annual report Concerning the outlook for the lumber trade President Mc- Leod said:
 "Ths consumption of lumber in the South will probably be very greatly increased on ac- count of the high prices the Southern farmers have been getting for their products Esti- mates of stocks on hand only show { per cent more Jan. l. 1904, than shown a year ago When 1t Is considered that on account of inability to obtain transportation facilities and that there is an actual shortage in the retail
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20
Home Seekers Going West.

Chicago Jan. ie.-Tranfic officials of the Santa Fe Road estimate that fully 1000 homeseekers will start tomorrow for points in Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico. The movement is one of the largest of the kind in the history of the effort which the railroads are making to colonlze the Southwest. From Chicago and Illinois points fully 800 home seekers will go out on special trains and 1t is estimated that at least l2ooo persons taking advantage of the special rates will pass through Kansas City.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20
Funeral of James L. Blair.

St Louis Jan l9.-At the funeral of James L. Blair today. when the casket was being taken from the house to the hearse, Dean Davis who preceded 1t, noticed two photosra- phers with cameras stationed on the sidewalk ready to photograph the scene With indigna- ton. the minister hurriedly beckoned a police man and said: Those photographers are dese- orators. There is nothing too sacred for them Drive them away" Instantly the several po- licemen present cleared the sidewalks of spec tators and compelled the photographers to seizs their cameras and make nasty departures.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20
union Praises Hearst.

Trenton N. J.. Jan I9.-The Bricklayers' and Masons' International Union at its con- vention. adopted a resolution praising William R. Hearst, member of Congress and owner of several newspapers. for his championship of organized labor The resolution was opposed by some of the delegates who feared that 1t would assume the appearance of the intro duction of politics in the organization. but the resolution was nevertheless adopted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20
Live Bird Shoot.

Brenham, Tex. Jan. le.-The Sunny South handicap the big live bird event commenced this afternoon with 64 entries and the six round was reached with only Elliott, Marshall, Hubby, Herr. Bancroft, Rheil, Anderson, At chisOn, Cleveland. Curran, Senz and North Straight. Hubby. one of those with straight score, has not missed a bird in any event. Elliott and Marshall are the only two of the champions still straight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20
Copenhagen Greets King.

Copenhagen, Jan. lS-The city is illum- mated tonight in celebration of King Christian's return here from Gmunden, Austria. His majestys appearance was the occasion for an outburst of tremen- dous enthusiasm on the part of the peo- pie. the majority of whom little expected to see him here again. The King seems to be well though he walks with some little difficulty
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20
ANTI SALOON LEAGUE.
Efforts to Extend Work Tn the
 South

Columbus. o. Jan le.-The American Anti Saloon League has arranged for two general meetings to lay plans for extending their or- ganization in the South
 Representatives from Tennessee. North Caro- lima. South Carolina. Florida. Virginia, Ken lucky Mississippi and Alabama will meet at Atlanta. Ga.. April l9 and 20 Representa- tives Of Louisiana, Texas. Arkansas, Indian territory and Oklahoma will meet at Taxar- kama Apri. 2I and 22.
 The American Anti-Saloon League will be represented by Rev. P. A. Baker, National Su- perintendent; Rev G. w Young of Kentucky; Rev. J. Cannon, Jr.. Blackstone, Va. and Rev Edgar Y. Folke, Nashville, Tenn. The confer eece VIII adopt plans to start leagues in States where they do not now exist and strengthen those already in operation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20
AMERICA PR0DS THE BEAR
New Chinese Treaty is Pecu-
 liarly Irritating.
N. Plancon Says His Nation Does Not Intend to Permit the Opening of Antung
 and Mukden.
avs His Nation Does

London. Jan. 19.-A dispatch to Reuters Telegram Company from Tolxio says the Russian reply is expected shortly and that 1t is believed 1t will make some con- sessions, but 1t is doubted whether these will be sufficiently far reaching.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20
Voted to Issue Bonds.

Gadsden. Jan. l9.-(Special.l- 1.-The election held here today to decide whether the city would issue Sloo.ooo of s per cent. bonds to build a waterworks plant was full Of In terest. The polls closed at o'clock and by o'clock the count was made. The vote was 22o for bonds and 50 against bonds. gigtng the crowd that wanted boads a maioFitE of 70.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20
Bad Men in Nebraka Town.

Lincoln. Neb., Jan. 19.-Five robbers held up the entire town of Mclean. Neb.. at o'clock this morning and while two of the bandits were holding off thirty citizens of the village. the others broke into the safe of the Mclean State Bank and took $500 Then, keeping up a rapid fire they succeeded in getting away.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20
THE TENSION INCREASES.
Korea Tells Russia She Must Not In-
 terfere.

Seoul, Jan. 19.-Russia complains that Korean soldiers are causing trouble. Ko- raa answers that Russia must not inter fere.
 The tension in Seoul increases and the native press which probably Is inspired, Is more bitter against foreigners than formerly. The Emperor's trusted advis- CTS have a daily council The Russian and English legations have increased their guards by sixteen.
 re Japanese are buying and storing much rice in northern Korea. The gin- seng trade is dead. The Korean General, Ythak Kiun. whose sympathies are pro- Russian. has made a yelled threat against foreigners. "a f..-..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20
ATTEMPT TO WRECK TRAIN.
Another Effort to Cause Trouble on
 L. A M

Pensacola, Jan. 1s.--Another attempt to wreck a westbound passenger train on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad last night following similar attempt last week.
 The last attempt occurred near Messy Head, but the steel rails that had been placed across the track had been dis covered by a section \hand in time to prevent 8 wreck.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20
TH1BETANS ARE INsoLENT
The British Expedition is Not Well
 Received.

Chumbia. India, Jan. 19.-The general staff of the British expedition to Thi- bet. led by mounted battery has re- turned to Chumbia. They report that Colonel Younghusband with two officers. visited the Thibetan camp at Guru and met with an insOent reception.
 Up to the present there has been no hostile act on the part of the Thibetans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20

ordinance as som 70 ftfne conditions are of a nature that w1iAreauire the practical reconstruction of some the playhouses. After a long debate the NAa2pcil decided on essentials which the ths&Axes must meet before they will be allowe6Ato re- open their doors. and these will pfehs. ably prevent compliance to this season.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20
Toler is Confirmed.

Washington. Jan. 10.-The Senate today confirmed the nominations of James A. Toler. Marshal of the Northern District of Mississippi.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20

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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-07-28

The dance given by the Masons and
the Knights of Pythias at their new
hall in the Odd Fellows building last
Friday night was attended by about
fifty couple and the new hall was So
cially opened in a very pleasant man
ner. It is fitted up in a very home
like and tasty manner and for social
hops and lodge work it is an improve:
ment over the old hall. Good music
was furnished and all who attended
had very nice time. Supper was
served at Otto Walters Scandal hotel.
The supper was prepared and served
in an excellent manner and Otto was
complimented for the service.