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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26
DISMISSED BY COURT
NEGROES AGAIN LOSE BEFORE
 SUPREME TRIBUNAL.
Cases Involving the Validity of the Suffrage Provisions of the Vir- ginia Constitution are
 Thrown Out.

Washington, April 25.-The Virginia cases involving the validity of the suf- frage provision of the new Virginia State Constitution was today dismiss ed by the United States supreme court on the ground that no relief was pos sible. the acts from which relief was sought having already been commit ted.
 There were two cases, one being a proceeding by Jones and others to se- cure writ of prohibition against the State Board of Canvassers to prevent its passing upon returns of the elec- tion held November 24. 1909. and the other proceeding in equity by Selden and others.
 Justice Brewer delivered the opinion of the c0Irt. He did not enter into the merits of the case. but confined him self to the impracticability of the granting of relief. He said:
 The prayer of the petitioners spe- cially Is to restrain the canvass of the returns of the election of November "A. 1909. Even the general clause at the close of. the prayer is flor such other and further orders in the premises as shall and may make the prayer of your petitioners effectual. Bet as shown by afiidavits and as indeed, we might properly take judicial notice of the presence in the House of Rep resentatiyes of the, individuals elected at that. election from the various con- gressional districts of Virginia. the thing sought to be prohibited is done and cannot be undone by any order of court. The canvass has been made, certificates of election have been is- sued, the House of Representatives which Is the sole judge of the quail flcations of it's members have admit ted the parties holding the certificates to seats in that body as an effectual de- cision of the question whether or not these petitioners were wronged by what has been fully accomplished Un- der these circumstances there is noth- ing but a moot case remaining and the motion to dismiss must be sustained"
 The equity case was dismissed on the ground as the prohibition case.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26
POPE TO THE NEGROES.
Pontiff's Reply to Resolution of Col
 ored Editors.


 Topeka. Kas.. April 25.-Nfck .Chiles, | editor of The Topeka Plain Dealer. a | negro paper published in this city to- day received a letter from Pope Plus x. The Western negro press associa- tion of which Chiles is president, at its annual meeting, adopted a resolution | urging the Pope to use his good of- | fees for better treatment of the negro race in this country. Chiles gave a copy of the resolution to Senator Burton. who sent 1t to Cardinal Gibbons. he in turn forward ed 1t to Rome.
 The letter from the Pope. which came through Cardinal Gibbons, says: T have much pleasure in assuring you that his Holiness has read the resolution with interest and satisfac- tion. and I am commissioned to thank l you and all your associates very cor dially in hig name.
 The sovereign pontiff is well aware that there are many Catholics among the ne- groes of the United States and this knowledge increases his interest in the welfare of your race. His holiness, as the vicar of Christ. extends his loving | care to every race without exception and he must necessarily use his good offices to urge all Catholics to be friendly to ne groes, who are called. no less than other | men. to share in all the great benefits of the redemption.
 The life and example of St. Peter, Claver and of many other Catholic mis- sionaries are those to show that this Is no new conception of apostolate en- trusted to the Church of Christ.
 Whilst frankly admitting that crimes 1 may often be committed by members of the negro race, his holiness advocates for them the justice granted to other men by the laws of the land and a treatment m Keeping with the tenets of Chris tianity.
 am confident that these sentiments are shared by the vast majority of the great American people. and by those who are responsible for the custody of the principles underlying the American con stitution.
 R Cardinal Merry Del Val"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26
RUSSIA STRIKES BLOW.
Vladivostok Squadron Sinks Japa-
 nese Merchant Vessel.

ne9e Merchant vessel.
 Tokio, April 25.-The Vladivostok squad ron. after a long period of inactivity. sud- denly appeared off Gensan, on tho east coast of Korea, this morning and sank the Goyo Maru, a aJpanese merchant steamer of six hundred tons.
 A brief telegram received from Gensan today says three Russian cruisers had entered the harbor and that they were still there when the telegram was sent. Their arrival created congternation in the unprotected Japanese colony at Gensan.
 It is thought here in Tokio that this Russian naval movement was made in the hope of intercepting some unpro- tected Japanese troop ships.
 It Is not believed that the squadron will remain at Gensan long.
 The Vladivostok squadron consists of the cruisers Rossia, Gromoboi. Rue, Rurik and Bogatyr The last is a pro- mored cruisers, the four ships among the most prominent in the Russian navy.
 Gensan is about $50 miles southwest of Vladivostok. and Is a town of six- teen thousand inhabitants, having been established as a colony by the Japanese. It Is on the eastern side of the Korean peninsular. It has not been learned how the Russian fleet at Vladivostok suc- ceeded fin eluding the Japanese squadron. as the fleet of the Mikado was divided on April to guard the Russian ships at Vladivostok and Port Arthur.
 The fleet at Vladivostok had been quiet since March 3, when 1t attempted to pass around the northern coast of Japan but was prevented by the enemy's fleets and returned to port
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26
HIGH WINDS
 KILL MANY Texas and Territory Feel Tornado. PROPERTY DAMAGE LARGE Seven Persons Slain Outright at Fairland, I. I. Crops in the Path of the Wind suf- fer Greatly-Houses Blown Down.
 Several Towns Feel Tor nado's Force.
PROPERTY DAMAGE LARGE

Fairiand. I, T., April 25.--Hslf dozen business blocks were destroyed by tor nado that swept through here yesterday afternoon killing seven persons outright and inJuring number of others Three injured will die. The dead:
 Mrs. Mary Lamar
 Mrs. John Lomaster.
 Arthur Brought.
 A child of N J. Houck
 Elijah Russel. his wife and child.
 It Is estimated that the tornado caused property damage 70 the extent of $l0,0o0
 Four miles south of here the tornado was even more severe. Farm houses and barns were completely demolished and farm stock was killed.
 John Truelove and child were killed and Mrs. Truelove was fatally hurt in a storm that destroyed their home at Cho- teau,- I. T Near Choteau a man was blown quarter of mile and killed His name is unknown. His father was blown a long distance, but escaped serious in fury An Indian woman and her child were killed by storm at Taliehauar. I. T.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26
DAMAGE IN TEXAS.
Freestone County Crops are Greatly
 Injured.

$ASSSSOAS OONAIy NIOpb are GTedslY
 Injured.
 Mexia. Texas. April 25.-Reports of the recent tornado show that a great amount Of damage has been done to crops in Freestone County
 Several persons were hurt and the at tending physician gives small hope for the recovery of Miss Jane Shanks. who was hurt when her home at Yell Dell was destroyed. Other members of the Shahks's family were injured, but none seriously. The storm struck the small settlement of Nip and Tuck. and destrov- ed several residences. Most of the fami- lies were away from home and the fami- ly of George Wolf escaped by seeking shelter in a small cabin which stood just at the edge of the storms path.
 W. E. Bonner and daughter were caught while riding along the road; the buggy and occupants being blown over a wire fence. but neither was hurt
 The storm appeared to have extended over Freestone County. but not to have struck any other settlements. There are rumors of loss of life in the country. but the country is thinly settled and there are no confirming reports tonight.
 A heavy rain and some hail followed the wind A report from Anderson County is of terrific hail storm. which did damage to crops, especially to fruit and corn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26
THE POPE MAY PROTEST
IRRITATED BY THE VISIT OF
 LoUBET.
Every Honor is Being shown in Rome to the French President by the Italian Govern
 ment,

Rome, April 25.-President Loubet of France, who arrived in Rome yes- terday. went with a royal cortege, to the Pantheon today to lay wreaths on the tombs of King Victor Emmanel III and King Humbert. He was re- ceived by veterans of the Italian army. The function was of the most impress sive nature. President Loubet speak ing to each veteran. some of whom wore medals gained while fighting in 1859 with the French against Aus tria. With the same cortege President Loubet then drove to the LaPlazzo Margherita. formerly the seat of the American ambassador. to pay a visit to the queens mother. MarghSrita. He remained half an hour.
 Those surrounding the Pope assert that he has expressed his intention to protest against the visit of President Loubet to Rome. on account that 1t is the first visitation that a ruler of a Catholic country has made to the quir- ennial since the fall of the temporal powers of the Pope. It Is not known when or under what form the pro- test will be issued.
 gala dinner was given in honor of President Loubet at the Quirennial this evening. The President sat be.
 
 Queen Holene, and opposite the Court of Turin. One hundred covers were laid.
 The King in proposing the health of President Loubet said that the heart of Italy beat in unison with his, in welcom- ing the representative of the generous French nation. Agreement between the governments was closed, his majesty said. and by contributing to the main- terance of peace and signing the arbi- tratio nand labor treaties, they had guar anteed their political and strengthened their social peace.
 After referring to the common Latin origin of the nations, the King reiterated his satisfaction at the reaffirmation of their friendship in the Eternal City. from which the national genius of both coun- tries drew its Inspiration.
 President Loubet, in expressing his gratitude for his majesty's words and the magnificent reception accorded him by the Romans, declared that the afinities uniting the two countries would always keep them friends.
 Their governments had recognized the necessity of settling the interests of their countries in accord with the sympathies uniting them. Hence the conclusion of the arbitration and labor treaties, in which like the king. he recognized fresh pledges of political peace and fruitful inc struments of social progress.
 All present at the dinner congratulated the Duke of Genoa on his receipt Of d telegram from Turif announcing that the Duchess had given birth to a second daughter
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26
ALL HUNGARY IN TURN OH
 le Situation LOOk' 1 on as
 Serjs 4S. BIG STRIKE PROBABLE Entire Kingdom May Be Put Under Martial Law. The Riots at Cross Warden Has Ad- cd Fuel to the Flames of Dis
 content-Robbery Goes

Vienna, April 25.--The Hungarian situation is regarded here as alarm. Ing. The Socialist threaten to pro. claim a general strike in the country and in such an event 1t Is stated ir political circles that Count Tisza, the Hungarian premier, will put the whole Kingdom under martial law.
 Popular excitement appears to be reaching dangerous point. and the critical condition of affairs Is further intensified by the near approach oi labor day.
 Following the tragic event at the market of Elsde near Cross Warden yesterday. where a socialist killed the commander of the Gendarmes whose deed was followed by the killing of twenty rioters and the wounding of forty by the Gendarmes, a general strike has broken out at Cross War dein. Today the shops. cafes and res- taurants there and even the schools are closed and the business life of the town is entirely suspended.
 Five thousand teamsters at Buda Pest. i6.000 workmen at webrecsin, the chief town of the Haiduck district, and a large number at Szegdin. the capital of the county of Czar Czongrad, are now on strike.
 Trouble is feared in many towns. A number of persons injured at Ellesda have died. Robbery. plundering and incendiarism were begun in some of the neighboring villages today, but the military was called out and speedily suppressed the disturbances.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26
COTTON IN EAST AFRICA
BILL IN RETcHsTAa TO suBsr.
 DIzE RAILRoAD.
Argument Used Is That It will Aid The Production of Cotton
 in The German Colo } nies. M

Berlin. April 3S.-The Reichstar today discussed bill guaranteeing the Interest on M6S7, 800 cash for railroad from Dares Saliam. German East Africa, to Morsoro, hundred miles to the interior, which the house last year refused to pass 3
 pr. stuebeI, director of the Colonial Department of the Foreign 0fice, said that the road was important for pro- noting cotton growing. The German cotton industry. he added. must shut It's factories unless new sources of cotton supply are opened. The Association of Cotton Consumers had petitioned the Reichstag to pass the bill, said Dr. stuebei. because of the present depend ence on the American market. It would be great blessing. not only for the colony, but the German business world If the necessary supply of cotton could be procured in the Colonies. He further asserted that 1t also was necessary from a military standpoint, saying that Ger man Southwest Africa would not have had its present rebellion if 1t had been adequately fufnished with railways.
 Count stolbers- tNornigerode. vice-prcsi- dent of the ReIchstag. expressed doubt as to whether Germany had any aSi- vantage from owning colonies. The PbAhttAs OA AEtChAOn WttH OIHcT CoQuLrlGS, he added. would be diminished if Ger many was without colonies. However, continued the President now that Germany has colonies. she must develop them in every way possible. She must either do more or abandon her colonies altogether"
 Herr Mueller -sagen thought the govern ment had chosen the most lnopportune moment possible for the introduction in view of the financial condition of the treasury and the expenses of the Herero rebellion.
 Herr Muelier-Sagan further said that the Americans are too far ahead of Ger many in cotton growing and he ques- tioned whether East African cotton was adapted to the wants of German spin ners.
 The bill was referred to the Budget Committee.
 The House then took the bill up giv- ing an imperial guarantee for the rail- road in Togoland. German West Africa. from Lone. to Palma with $2.Ooo0Oo capt. tai.
 Dr. Stuebel again used the cotton argu- ment. saying that so long as the natives must transport cotton to the coast on their heads. Togo cotton cannot compete with the worlds markets The bill was sent to the budget committee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26
MEDIATION
 NOT DESIRED Russia Will Not Stop
 BlOOdShed. WAR TO THE BITTER END King Edwards and Chris tian's Peace Work. Believed That the Reunion at copen- hagen Was Responsible for
 the Sounding of St.
 Petersburg.

St. Petersburg. April 25.-The Asso- ciated Press Is enabled to announce au- thoritatively that the talk of media ton in the Russo-Japanese war was founded upon the personal desire of King Edward and King Christian. of Denmark. to avoid further bloodshed and end the conflict. but that the steps initiated have utterly failed.
 The emperor. with the full concur renee of the imperial family and his advisors. has finally decided not only to reject, all proposals looking to in- tervention. but to prosecute the war with all the resources of the empire until victory crowns the Russian arms and then when the time comes for peace to make terms directly with the enemy. The interference of outside powers will not be tolerated. There is to be no repetition of the Berlin con gress.
 Terms Will be Hard.
 Furthermore. the Associated Press Is authorized to state that Russia would in no wise consider herself bound by the propositions made to Japan prior to the war. The hostili- ties have wiped out the engagements Russia offered to make with Japan re- garding Korea and Manchuria. Russia. will consider herself free to impose such terms as she desires and is able
 In exactly what form mediation was to be brought about, or if. indeed mediation or good offices" were actually offered. what steps were to be taken. how far they progressed or where. are not disclosed All that can be stated with absolute positiveness is that whatever has occurred in the direction of ending the war was above the level of cabinets and chAnasliors, and had its birth in the personal so- iIcitAtiens ot the snlperor's uncle and
 King of Denmark's Letter.
 It Is known that after the disaster to the Petropaviovsk the King of Denmark wrote the emperor q letter of sympathy in which he expressed the hope that a way could be found to avoid further bloodshed.
 It is presumed. although there Is nothing absolute on this point. that the situation was canvassed during the family reunion at Copenhagen and that a "ballond essai" was put out in friendly fashion from Paris.
 Whether communication of proposition on the subpect ever reach ed the emperor has not been learned proposition on the subject ever reacll- such a stage to compel it's considera- ton, and to induce the definite an- nouncement made this afternoon that the war must be fought to a finish and that the powers must keep their hands off both during the war and during the peace negotiations at its conclusion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26

ored to open the shops of Greek mer- chants which had been closed for nom payment of taxes. This was opposed by the gendarmes. struggle ensued. M Delyannis was wounded and he fired on the Eendarmes The Turkish authorities imprisoned M. Delyannis and two con- sulate guards who were only reieased af- ter the Intervention of the French consul.
 The Turkish authorities are now hoid- ing a conference with the foreign repre-
 The Ottoman minister here. after . long conference with the Foreign Min ister. promised full satisfaction for the Smyrna affair.
 An oficiai comnunique published to- night says that M. Delyannis. acting in seif-defense. fired several shots. The Greek consul general proceeded to the of1ce of the Ottoman government after the arrest of M. Delyannis and the con- sulate guards and found M. Delyannis bound and bleeding from his wounds. M. Delyannis was authorized to accompany the consul general. but the soldiers pre- vented the departure of the two guards and unharnessed the horses from the ccnsul's carriage.
 Tho guards were finally released through the intervention of the French consul The communique adds:
 A fleet is leaving this evening to en- gage in maneuvres."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26
STORM IN ARKANSAS.
Several Lives Lost from the Higl Wind.

Wind.
 Little Rock, Ark, April 25.-A special to The Gazette from Pine Bluff says: The wind and rain storm in the east 6sn section of Jefferson County caused the loss of several lives and much damage to property In that section. Reports of tho storm received in Pine Bluff are very mes gre because the telephone and tele- graph lines were blown down.
 The towns of oastoria and Sherrill were the principal g lfferers.
 The path of he storm was about one hundred yards wide and ten miles long and the violent winds swept the fields clean. '-' rrs ,a At Pastoria, In the northern section of tho county, two persons were killed and five injured. one. perhaps seriously. The residence of Martin Sanders. colored, on the Hill place, was totally destroyed, and Sanders's wife had rib broken and was injured internally His young son was struck on the head by a falling timber and his skull fractured. It Is thought the boy will die. '.t- , The residence of William Smith, on the Ben Mozique place. was destroyed and all the negro cabins in the place blown down.
 Pies Thomas was blown down and his
 
 names could not be earned were injured. Thomas's wife sustai ned internal injuries and is in critical condition.
 Other residences were blown down and the whole town suffered. The crops in the fields in the path of the storm were damaged. The genera merchandise store belonging to Richard Baltimore, was blown completely down.
 Sherrill was the only town that suf- fered from the storm. but the damage was not great. The residence of MT. Barret was. blown down. The loss will bs about $4000.
 The residence of T. G. Jenkins was also destroyed. Mrs. Jenkins was struck on the head by piece of timber and seri- ously Injured.
 The residence of W. I. Payne, valued at 5000, was blown down.
 Two seed houses belonging to the Ar kansas Cotton oil Company were de- etroyed.
 The storm lasted some time and was accompanied by rain.
 Pine Bluff was just on the outskirts of the tornado and was not damaged, but tho wind was high.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26
THE SENATE

Washington. April 25.-whether the President shall order the construction oi the battleship provided for in the maya appropriation bill or walt until the wal in the Far East demonstrates the com parative utility of the big sea fighter and the torpedo boat or submarine craft was a question raised in the Senate today by MT. Hale (Me.) on the adoption of the conference report.
 Mir. Bacon discussed the trusts, reply ing to the recent speech of Mir. Deliver He devoted the greater portion to condi- ticns which make it possible for Ameri- can products to be sold abroad for a less price than American consumers are re- quired to pay.
 The Military Academy bill. the last of the general appropriation measures. was under consideration at the hour when memorial service for the late Represen, tative Thompson of Alabama were be- gun.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26
NEGRO PARIS ISHANGED
MURDERER OF RAILWAY MAIL
 CLERK STOCKTON.
One of the Most Atrocious Grimes in the History of Mississippi
 Avenged by the Arm
 x" of the Law.

Meridian, Miss, April 25.-Janies P. Paris. tho negro murderer of Mall Clerk John T. Stockton. was hanged here thI5 morning at 1l:07. He was placed on the trap by Of1cer BoviI and Deplsty Jemi- son. As soon as the rope and black cap were adjusted the trap was sprung by Sheriff Temple. Tn two minutes alter the doctors made an examination. Motion had ceased although breathing was still in progress, It was found that the ne- gro's neck had not been broken and that death resulted from strangulation.
 A number of physicians were present, among whom were two colored doctors. About fifty persons witnessed the affair from the tower. For two blocks around people crowded in all available space and from the tops of high buildings specta- tors eagerly watched. Nothing, however, could be seen, curtains having been pre- viousIy adjusted. In about half ans hour the remains were taken down and were sent to Selma.
 The crime for which the negro, J. P. Paris suffered death on the galIows to- day was one of the most atrocious in the history of Lauderdale County John T. Stockton. a railway postal clerk on the Alabama Great Southern road. was mur- dered in cold blood the morning of Feb ruary %. this year. As the train was leaving this place for Birmingham, Paris climbed aboard and a few minutes later shot and instantly killed Mail Clerk Stockton and severely wounded Mall Clerk A. J. Bass.
 The negro then jumped from the train. falling in such a way that his left foot was caught and crushed under a wheel. This prevented his escape and he was caught at daylight in the bushes whence he had crawled for protection. He was lodged in the county jail by Sheriff J. R. Temple The negro narrowly escaped lynching. the jail being guarded for three days by the State militia, by order of Governor Vardaman.
 Judge c. c. Hall called special term of the Circuit Court for the trial of the murderer who was convicted and sen tenced to hang April 25. thirty days from the close of the trial. the legal limit.
 Paris at first denied but later made a written confession of guilt