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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1904-12-08
Minor Mention

Mcsdames Wright and Ashley
returned from their trip to Gettys-
burg Thursday.
Mrs D L Green went down to
the Rosa ranch Wednesday to
spend a few days.
Mrs Gale Rosa is quite serious
ly i'll. Mr. Rosa came up for DR.
Michael Wednesday.
Messrs thinner and OVERLY
were over from the Agency Tues
day and gave the Press office a
business call.
w Collins and wife went up
to the upper town the first of the
week and spent the day with Ben
Kempf and family.
j Arthur Lakes men were over
Tuesday with coal and flour for
the Agency. The loads were
taken over on the Star.
MrJoscelyn and son Claud have
been working at the upper town
the past week. They are finishing
up getting their winters wood.
Rev Ashley left Monday morn
ing for one of his usual visits
among the Indians. He will not
be back until the latter part of the
week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
WAR NEXT IN ORDER.
Washington Awaits the Commence.
 ment of Possibilities.

Washington, Feb. 6.-Minfster Takahira called at the State Department today and had a brief conference with the acting secretary. His visit was for the pur- pose of conveying an important commit nfcation that will prepare this government for the course of action Japan is gener- ally expected to take.
 He gave the acting secretary a brief resume of the negotiations, pointing out the patience with which Japan had waited Tor more than a reasonable time for the Russian reply. The Minister said Man cnurla had always been regarded by Japan as vital part of the negotiations. lhis fact leads the Washington officials to believe that Russias refusal to make a treaty on this point will be followed by war.
 At the Japanese legation it is said an important announcement may be made to the Amerlcan people within a short time.
 Tn the present crisis" an officer added.
 olscreet silence is absolutely necessary.
 Baron Hayashrs interview today is bh- lieved at the Japanese Legation to be authentic. At late hour tonight it was said at the Japanese legation that the minister had not been informed bv bis government of the receipt of the Enssian reply. MT. Takahira did not attend tba weekly reception of the Austrian An1hss- sador tonight a which Count Cassjni wa . guest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
Germans Storm strongbold.

Berlin. Feb. 6-The Koloniale Ze,Is- ehrift has received a telegram from Windhoek German Southwest Africa, stating that the Omaruru Company p-o- ceeded to Omaruru via Karibib and stormed that place February 4. An ex- traordinarily energetic resistance was of- Tered to the attack, the Germans losing Tour killed and thirteen wounded. whI.c seven were reported missing. The conI- pany is now surrounded by the enem., put 4OO Germans with artillery are going 10 their aid. The forces which reached Wlndhoek from Swakopmund February ana which were intended for the reiiei of Fobadis was Immediately sent bat X to the relief of Omaruru company. The situation of the whole north colony ,s declared to be grave. The death list has risen 10 Sl anG the missing number more
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
CLEARING OF
 ATMOSPHERE Be Campaign No Longer J z Feared. D. J. SULLY IS DEFIANT Says the Fight Will Be to a Finish. New Orleans Market Left Almost
 Wholly in the Hands of the
 Bulls, and Gain in Prices is Expected.
D. J. sULLY IS DEFIANT

New Orleans. Feb. 6-(Special.)-W. R Pagan. Daniel J. Suliy's New Orleans representative, makes the authoritative statement that Mir. Sully has not liqui' dated his cotton future interests, and does not intend to do so, but, on the contrary, has decided to give up his trir to Florida, will stay in New York and will fight 1t out to a finish.
 The fact that the New Orleans cotton factors have covered their samples and refuse to follow the decline in the fu- ture market and sell spots at less than 15 5-16 cents. Is regarded as one of the most remarkable and at the same time "a most encouraging features of the sit uation. 2
 On this subject, MT. Sully wired to- day to MT. Pagan:
 Factors are doing a wise thing. Im- press on them that's what every one should do. We will make the shorts suf- fer worse than they have ever done be- fore"
 Messrs. Brown and Hayne are both supporting the market and insist that the scare is unwarranted. w. P. Brown says that his confidence is just as strong as ever and that the market is sure to advance as soon as the excitement sub sides.
 MT. Brown. still believes that 20 cents will be reached.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
HANNA'S PULSE FASTER
PHYSICIANS MAIIE NO COM
 MENT THEREON.
Dr. Rixey Regards the Crisis as Still in the Future-Yundreds of Messages of Sympathy Re
 ceiVed. '

Washington. Feb. e-The following b H. letin regarding Senator Hanna's condi- tion was issued after pr. Rixey's cal tonight:
 Senator Hanna has rested fairly wsll since morning. Tempe rature, 1O2 4-lO; pulse, 92." -..
 It was said that the Senator had suf- fered less pain today, and taken one Cr two more ounces of milk and seemed a little stronger.
 The official announcement of Senator Hanna's condition tonight is regarded as favorable.
 on the pulse, there being an increase of ten beats over the same time last night. while the temperature is about the sane as last night. Dr. Rixey regards she crisis as still in the future.
 The Senator's brother, II. M Hanna, is expected from Thomasvillc, Ga, to- morrow.
 Although no one IS allowed to see sen- ator Hanna, there are daily many proTni- nent callers at the hotel. Today Pres ident Roosevelt sent note to Mrs. Hanna expressing sympathy, and Mrs. Roosevelt and Miss Roos welt called on Mrs. Hanna. The Chinese Minister. Sir Chen Tung Liang Chen. and the Cuban Minister. Senor Quesada. also were call CTS. Many Senators called, as did a number of Congressmen.
 A cable disoltch of sympathy was ro cefved from General Booth, commander in-chief of the Salvaton Army Sir Henry Irving also telegraphed a mes sage of sympathy. The telegraphlc cor. respondence of this nature amounts to mary hundreds of dispatches daily Plans for trip to Thomasville or some other resort already are under consider ation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
ED BUTLER ACQUITTED.
Attorney Folk Dumfounded by Yer.
 diet of Jury.

s 0ASb& O& v 0A
 Fulton. Mo, Feb. 6.-1ne jury In the case of Colonel Edward Butler the mil lionaire St. Louis politician on trial on the charge of bribing nineteen members of the House of Delegates of St. Louis returned a verdict to-day, which read:
 we, the jury. find the defendant not guilty"
 The verdict was returned at 10 o'clock. When the court opened at 8 o'clock this morning the jury had come in and re- ported they were unable to agree. They were ordered back to their room to fur ther consider the case. The jury was read by Judge Graves. As its import was realized a dozen of Colonel Buffers friends gave forth a wild shout and dashed into the street to spread the news. Butler stepped quickly from his place and shook hands with Foreman Roser and the jurors. Judge Graves then boiled the jury and discharged them.
 Circuit Attorney Folk. who was in the court room appeared dumbfounded. T thought the State presented a, good case,'' he said. beyond that have nothing to say now"
 About eighteen ballots were taken ac- cording to Foreman lsoser and at the start the jury stood ten for acquittal and two for conviction --s
 one of these voting to acquit chang ed after the first ballot" said Mr. Ros- CT. .The other held out stubbornly until 9:45 this morning, when he finally came into line.''
 'The jurors did not want to convict the defendant orr the testimony of bood- lers and perjurers whose statements were hatly contradicted by man of good char acter.
 Again we did not think the circum- stances pointed to the defendants guilt On the evidence of the State, even though we thoroughly credited it. there was serious doubt as to Buffers guilt. Weighing the facts carefully, we think We did our full duty fairly and impar- tially!'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
WORK OF LONE BURGLAR.
One Man Believed Responsible fo
 Russell County Outrage.

One Man Believed Responsible for
 Russell County Outrage.
 Columbus. Ga-s Feb. Especial 1.-The persons who burglarized the house of Sam Waller, west of Phoenix City, last night, set fire to the residence and then shot repeatedly at various members of the family. is still at large.
 It is now believed that one lone burg lar was responsible for the reign of ter TOT at the Waller home. Mir Waller is over 60 years of age, and is in feeble health and besides had no weapon in the house, and so after few shots were fred into the house by the burglar he decided it best to go to town for help.
 After his departure, the two ladies there, his wife and Mrs. McCroan had a mpst perilpus experience. Al they left the house tlfe burglar met them in the yard eufelng them. TheR Ahally took refuge in servants houses Turning out the lights. the burglar broke down the door end. entering, set lire to q bed. The hiding place of the women was .etrayed by the two servants negro women. who in their fear. began praying aloud. The party made their escape through a window, Mrs. McCroan, an elderly lady. cutting her head quite bad ly with the glass. aR s
 Mrs. McCroan ran to the house of a negro nearly Lhree-quarters of a mile distant. The negro women ran out in the woods. and Mrs. Waller. in great terror. crawled up under the house as far as she could go and remained there until the rescuing party arrived. She saw the glare from the burning Kitchen and ser wants house, and thought RIrs.' McCroan and the two servants had been murdered and were perhaps being burned.
 She thought her husband dead until his return at the head of rescuing par ties.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
Diplomatic Relations Be- tween Nations are
 Severed. CRASH CALMLY AWAITED Car and Mikad0 Have Count
 ed Cost of the
 Conflict. In Paris Only Rope for Peace Rests Upon the Hope That the Belligerant Nations Will be Unable to Raise the
 Sinewo of War.

Tokio, Feb. 7.-It Is clear that dipio- matic relations between Japan and Rus sia have been broken off.
 Baron de Rosen, the Russian Minister, Is expected to depart in a few days. iIls preparations for departure are now pro- gressing.
 The Russian legation expected it's Gov ernment to break the silence today, but no communication was received except one announcing the troops had been de- spatched to Seoul.
 The populace is not aware of the dip lomatic proceedings and although it is generally known that the country is uil the eve Of a war. the people await the crash with the same calmness that mark ed their demeanor in the preliminary stage of the controversy.
 It is believed that the final interview between Foreign Minister Komura and Baron de Roscn, Russian Minister, took place Saturday afternoon.
 The Baron drove to Minister Komura' s official residence and remained twenty minutes.
 The nature of the conference is sc- cret. as are all the important acts of the Japanese.
 It Is probable that Baron de Rosen de- Nvered the belated Russian note.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
ST. PETERSBURG WAITS.
Keenly Awake to Possibilities of the
 Situation.

S1CuaL1on.
 s.. Petersburg. Feb. 6-The scene oi the Russo-Japanese negotiations has shifted, and now Russia waits for Japan to see how her latest word is to be re- ceived.
 As each communication has passed be- tween the capitals of the contesting pow ers. the situation has become more tense until it is now feared diplomacy fs naalI- ing It's last exchange, and that the uues- tions at issue may go to the arbitram snt of sterner methods.
 Russia tonight is keerly awake to the possibilities of tn 'esituation and Is only waiting the first intination which ma , give a clue to the temper of Japan. This means official, intelligent Russia on the banks of the Neva, and to lesser ex- tent in the larger cities.
 The multitude in the interior who in the end must do the fighting if there is to be war on a large scale, have not yet awakened to the pending danger.
 The Emperor in the event of war may go to Moscow to submit his cause and the fate to the Almighty at the altar of the Troytsko monastery. as his fathers have done in the past before drawing the sword, but whether he does or not his manifesto which will be read in all >the churches of the empire and posted every where will arouse the patriotism of his subjects. In the hotels and restaurants of St. Petersburg tho situation is discussed to- night with great seriousness. The weather is bitterly cold and street fires are burning. and the people are asking if it is possible for hostilities to begin at a season when the thermometer registers forty degrees below zero in North Man churia. They are speculating on the hor- TOTS that would characterize such a winter campaign and wondering if the sufferings at Shipka Pass are to be re- peated.
 The Russians are confident however that If the worst comes their hardy soldiery gan stand the severe cold better than their adYersaries
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
ALL EYES ON EAST.
Lack of Money May Prevent
 Thraatsnad War

Paris, Feb 6.-Public attention is riv- eted on the ominous war cloud hanging over the Far East. and for the time be- ing Dreyfus, the Humberts and the ex- pulsion of the religious orders are tenn porarily forgotten.
 The newspapers reflect the public feel ing that war Is very near at hand. only the most conservative maintaining that a pacific solution is possible. It is notice able that those having government re- Iations take a discouraging view. Ofi- cial opinion has clearly turned toward the pessimistic side. although not yet ready to concede that the last chance has gone.
 The officials are. however. convinced that Russia will not yield to Japan's de- mands relative to Manchuria, SO that if war depends on that issue. 1t will be for Japan to make a final decision.
 In the matter of actual news, the for eign office was unable to-day to give ad- ditional informal ton. as 1t has not been officially advised that the Russian reply has been sent.
 In the meantime. the emba ssies and legations are the centers of unusual ac- tivity.
 Ambassador Porter sees Foreign Min ister Delcasse frequently. and alsS keeps in touch with the Russi-n and Japan- ese representatives. Other members of the United States embassy mingle in din lomatic circles and exchange informa- tion with all their colleagues Definite results are promptly communicated to Washington. During one of these meet lngs, M. Leroy Beaulieu. the eminent author and authority on Russia and the Far East was encountered. Being ask ed what he thought of Russias contro- versy with Japan. he made the follow Ing significant reply:
 "In the event of war, I am convinced that neither party will be able to con- uuer the other. That is. Russia will not be able to penetrate into Japan and ad- minister a conclusive and lasting over throw, and Japan will equally be una ole to penetrate into Russia and give lasting effect to any temporary triumphs."
 M Beaulieu seemed to base his convic- lion on the fact that after the first great aattles. the contestants would hnd the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
AT RAY IN SWAMP.
Holbert and His Wife will Fight fol
 their Lives.

ho1perr ana HIS W1re VIII E1gnt TOT
 their Lives.
 Vicksburg, Miss. Feb. 6-Driven to bay in a dense swamp near Greenwood, Lu- ther Holbert and his. wife. wanted at Doddsville for the murer of James East land. are prepared to sell their lives dearly.
 The negroes today killed four of the States bloodhounds that had track d them into the swamp. Several hundred men from nearby counties are guarding the swamps. Unless the couple attempt to break through the posse plans are to beat the woods thoroughly in the mOrl- ing. Holberts wife is dressed in man 8 attire and both she and her husband are heavily armed.
 Two negroes were killed by a posse near Belzonia, ,Yazoo County, today. One of them thought to be Holbert. showed fight when called upon to halt and both were shot to death. The present scene of action is in Le Fibre County, the chase having led across three counties.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
Governor is subpoenaed.

Nashville. Tenn. Feb. 6--United States
 Marshall John W. Overall today served in person on Governor Frazier a subpoena In the case of John c. Hart vs. The State of Tennessee. the DucktoWn Sulphur. Copper and Iron Company and the Pitts burg and Tennessee Copper Company tc appear before United States Supre1r Court in equity at Washington on Ap IS. the Ducktown Sulphur. Copper ;g;a Iron Company has It's plant located 70 Tennessee near the GeoIgia line and tain citizens of Georgia >allege thf t fumes from the plant kill vegetation ft in a radius of thirty miles. IT Is made against the and Tennessee Conner Compan icte nearby.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
THOUGHT MACHEN "cRooKED"
Wynne, However, Continued to Ap-
 prove Acquisitions.

Washington. Feb. &.-Interest in the postal trial to-day attached to a coa- plaint made by Mir. Kumier. represent' . the Lorenzes. that he had received a letter intimatlEg that attempts had been made to tamper with the jury in a wey prejudicial to his clients and the 0:ler defendants.
 First Assistant Postmaster General Wynne was recalled. and in answer to questions by MT. Douglass, stated that he came to the conclusion in 1aA2 that Machen was q scourdrel; that he sail so to his superior officer. the postmaster general. hut did not say so to Macher, his subordinate.
 In answer tO further question hy MT. Douglass. MT. Wynne said that after he began to suspect Machen in 1902 he approved recommendations for expendi- lures amounting to over $110O0O.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
TRIAL OF MRS. POST.
Character Witnesses and Experts Put
 on the Stand.


 Jacksonville, Fla. Feb 6.-All of the evidence has been submitted by both sides in the case of the government against Mrs. Helen Wilmans-Post, who is charged with using the mails to de- fraud people who applied to her for treatment.
 The arguments of counsel will begin Monday morning. and the case will go to the jury Tuesday.
 The prosecution placed two witnesses on the stand to show that the defend ants reputation for honesty and integ- rity in the community in which she lived was bad. The defense proved by it's wit nesses that one of the prosecutions wit nesses had such a bad reputation for truth and veracity that he would not be believed on oath.
 Several physicians were placed on the stand by the prosecution as experts and testified that it was not impossible to cure cancer consumption and other dis. eases by the mind cure treatment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
WHIPPED WITH WIRES.
Negro Talked Too Much to Please
 Roannka Citizens.

Roanoke. Va. Feb. 6.-Taylor Fields. a negro. who was charged with talking about the assault of Mrs. Shields and her little daughter in way calculated to incite the blacks. was taken from his home at Salem last midnight by mob of several hundred men and with rope around his neck. carried to the main street of the town where he was strip ped to the waist, bound to telephone pole and unmercifully whipped with pieces of electric light wire and sticks.
 Three negroes. one of them preach CT, have been driven out of Roanoke for their incendiary talk about the Shields case and warned not to return.
 The Roanoke military, which has been held under arms in its hall since last Saturday. was discharged to-day by Mayor Cutchin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
FOR MURDER OF LEEDS.
George B. Warner Sentenced to Death
 at Louisville.

Louisville. Ky, Feb. 6.-The jury in the case of George B. Warner on trial for the murder of Pulaski Leeds, superin- tendent of machinery for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. to-day returned a verdict of guilty, and fixed the pen alty at death.
 The defense was insanity.
 An appeal will be taken.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
To Protect Danish Waters.

Copenhagen, Feb. 6-The Danish gov ernment has now completed all measures for the protection of Danish waters m the event of war in the Far East Ths government has decided not to senI any of its warshi2s into East Asiatic waters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07

Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and Ala
 bama has arrived. It was met here by a deputation of Mexican medical men. The purpose of the commission is to bring about cooperative arrangements between those States and the Mexican government sto prevent a recurrence of yellow fever epidemics and to promote sanitary conditions on both sides of the boundary
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
No Quotations at Little Rock

Little Rock; Ark. Feb. 6-For the first time in the history of the Board of Trade here the cotton quotation com mittee refused to quote prices on spot cotton. The spot market here is stag nant owing to the wild fiuctuations of the future market.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
Hamiltnn Will Yno..L

London, Eco. 6.-Lieutenant General Ian Hamilton. quartermaster general to the British forces will it is announced in the event of war between Japan and Russia. be appointed British militorv attache with the Russian forces.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
REYES SUCCEEDS MARRooUNr,
New President of Colombia Elected
 February 2,

Washington, Feb GA private dis patch received here to-day from Buena Ventura announces that General Reyes was elected president of Colombia, Feb ruary 2. Gonzales Valencia was elected Vice President.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
Poll Taxes in .Wincox

Catherine Feb. 6.-(Special.) )-The poll taxes collected in Wilcox county were paid by 600 whites and 19 negroes. About 800 whites in this county are subject to poll tax.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
Cruiser Will Remain

The Hague. Feb. 6.-The Nether,onds government has ordered the cruis ,r Frierland to remain in the Far East.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
THE WEATHER.

FEB. 6.-FoRECASr A -. ALABAMA; FAIR SuNDAY: COLDER IN NORTH PoRTIoN; MONDAY. FAIR AND COLDER; FRESH TO BRISK SOUXA WINDS. HITTING TO NORTH.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
The Texas Leaves Norfolk.

Norfolk, Va. Feb. 6.-The battIeship Texas sailed today for New Orleans, % be in port there during the Mardl Gras celebration.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
Health Commission in Mexico.

Mexico City, Feb. 6.-The health com mission representing the four States of
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-11-09

clusion the dignitaries returned to
their coaches and resumed the march
to the city.
More than ordinary interest is
manifested in the annual lord mayors
banquet at Guild hall tonight, owing
to the expectation that the premier
and other members of the govern
ment, in accordance with custom,
may make some important state
ments in reference to issues of the
day. Ambassador Choate will be
present and in all probability will de-
liver. an address.
Alderman John Pound, the new
lord mayor who assumed office to-
day, is well known London business
man. He was born in the city, was
educated at the "Bluecoat" school
there, and after leaving school enter
ed his fathers business in London
of which he is now the head. IT
1869. when he was 10 years old, Mr.
Pound entered the Corporation as
councillor. He became an alderman
in 1892, and in 1866 he served al
senior sheriff. He is eXtremeE
weRlthy.