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Arizona republican., 1904-08-12
NEGRO LYNCHED.
Was Taken from Officer and Hanged
 on Cherry Tree.

Richpond, Va, Aug. 11.-It was learned today that Andrew Dudley, the young negro who while under arrest for criminal assault was taken last night by q mob from an officer at Alton was hurried to the scene of his crime and hanged to a cherry tree.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-12
JAPANESE LOSE CRUISER.

Chefoo, Aug. 12.-It is reported that the Japanese protected cruiser Kasagi was sunk off Round island in a recent engagement. The Russian ships be- fore leaving Port Arthur took on board heavy stores, machinery and material for ship repairing. .The torpedo boat destroyer Ryeshitelni has been dis mantled by the removal of the breech- es of her guns.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-12
KEPT GUESSING,

,Mukden, Aug. 11.-There is much speculation whether the Japanese in tend to attempt to turn Kuropatkin's flank between here and Liao Yang or north of Mukden. Officers and men anticipate a big battle near the Liao Yang but fear is expressed that the Japanese instead of joining the issae there will seek to turn the Russian position above Mukden.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-12
JAPANESE ANCHORED NEAR.

Chefoo. Aug. 1.-Two large Japan csc torpedo boat destroyers which have been lowering outside the harbOr en- tered the harbor under cover of dark ness last night, showing no lights, and anchored a quarter of a mile from the Russian torpedo boat destroyer. Rye shitelni, which had beerf moved to a permanent anchorage. The cores pondent Of .he Associated Press was not allowed to board the Japanese ves- sels. The Japanese officers said they would depart at daylight.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-12
RAN INTO OPEN SWITCH.
Engine Wrecked, Cars Overturned and
 Several Persons Injured.

Camden, N. J., Aug. 11.-An express train on the West Jersey and Seashore railroad. which left this city at 9 o'clock for Cape May. ran into an open switch at Woodbury.
 The engine was wrecked and three coaches and a baggage car were over turned. The train was well-filled and the passengers were severely shaken up. The engineer was badly scalded and sustained a broken rib.
 The fireman and half a dozen passen- gers were cut and bruised.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-12
MAY BE TOTAL WRECK.
Schooner Rebecca M. Smith Ashore
 Near Little Egg Harbor Station.

Atlantic City, N. J.. Aug. 1.-The schooner Rebecca M. Smith, from Rockport, Me, with a cargo of paving stones for Philadelphia, is ashore near Little Egg Harbor Life Saving station and the prospect of floating her is poor. The vessel is pounding hard and it is feared she will go to pieces.
 The captain and crew were taken off by the life savers and landed at the Little Egg Harbor station.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-12
eALFoUR's ASSURANCE.

London, Aug. 11.-In the house of commons today, Premier Balfour said he was perfectly confident mo neutral ship would again be sunk by the Rus sians. He characterized such sinking as an international outrage.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-12
INTEREST IS IN WHEAT
That Cereal Made a Jump of More
 Than Four Cents.

New York. Aug. 11-There was a period of great strength and animation in the stock market today. The first interpretation of the government crop report was a dominane influence on the sentiment.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-12
FATAL ROCKET EXPLOSION.
Two Persons Killed, Five Injured and
 Fire Caused at Havana.

Havana. Aug. 5.-A large rocket In process of manufacture exploded at the Carracidos fireworks factory on san Lazaro avenue today and set fire to other explosives, with the result tha- the whole stock was blown up. the building was burned, two persons were killed and five others were injured. Three of the injured are believed 10 have been fatally hurt
Arizona republican., 1904-08-12

news agency from Tokio announces definitely that Togo frustrated the att tempt Of the Port Arthur squadron % escape and adds Port Arthur forts participated with the warships in the engagement, indicating, if true. that
 the fighting occurred close to the port.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-12
BALTIC FLEET SAILS SUNDAY.

Cronstadt, Aug. 1.-Admiral Birileff, in command of the naval forces here, today ordered Vice Admiral Rojestven- sky. commander of the Baltic fleet, and his staff to take up their quarters on board the battleship SOuvaroff and to be in readiness to sail on Aug. ltth.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-12
WESTERN LEAGUE.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

At Louisville 5: Minne- apolis, 3.
 At Columbus-Columbus 4; Milwau- kee, '.
 At Indianapolis-Firs game: In dianapolis, 8; Kansas City. 4. Second game: Indianapolis. 3; Kansas City, [.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-12

price receded to 1OS%, but closed strong at 1O37s.
 Corn for September opened at 5S to 531s and after selling up to 54as on the wheat bulge, the price declined to 549s, the closing figures.
 September oal,s opened lower, closing firm at 34A.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-12
ST. PETERSBURG AWAITS.

St. Petersburg, Aug. 1.-The appar- ent escape of the Port Arthur squad ron is arousng intense interest here. No official news on the subject has reached the admiralty.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-12
THE WORD HAS COME.

St. Petersburg, Aug. 1.-The admir- aIty has just received from Viceroy Alexieff a brief dispatch announcing the departure of the Port Arthur squadron There are no details.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-12
READY FOR VISITORS.

Vladivostok, Aug. 11.-Preparations are being completed here for the re- ception and protection of the Port Ar thur squadron. Definite news is anx- iously awaited.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-12
BONDS.

U. s. ref. 2s reg. 1O45s. coupon 1O45s; |. s. 3s reg. 104la, coupon 1O5; U. s. new 4s reg. 1S1. coupon 131B U. s. old 4s reg. 10e1k, coupon 106lA.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-12
A JAPANESE DENIAL.

It Is Said That the Port Arthur Fleet
 Was Driven Back.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-12

London, Aug. PA dispatch to
Arizona republican., 1904-08-12

FOR SALE-Nice room modern brick cottage Small payment down. balance in monthly payments, like rent. E. E. Pascoe. loans and notary public. no North Center street
Arizona republican., 1904-08-12
ON BASE BALL FIELDS
Results of League and Association
 Games Yesterday.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

6; PHILADELPHIA, l.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17
MOTION OVERRULED
RESTS IN NAN PAT.
 TERSON CASE.
Judge Davis Denies Effort of Attorney Levy to Have Defendant Dls- charged for Want of Suf-
 fcient Evidence.

New York, Dec. 16.-Without hearing argument in the prosecution, which has rested its case. Justice Davis, in the criminal branch of the Supreme Court, today denied the motion of Nan Pat tersons counsel t O acquit her of the charge of murdering Caesar Young, and adjourned the trial until Monday at the request of the defence
 The question of the admissibility of the evidence concerning J. Morgan Smith and his wife was again raised, and Judge Davis decided to admit the evidence.
 John Mellin, Youngs racing partner, was recalled and identified several let ters written by Young to Miss Patter- son. Only two other witnesses were called today. the greater part of the session being taken up by argument ot counsel.
 Attorney Levy said the defendants counsel had not yet decided whether any defence would be put in, but he announced that if defence was decid- ed upon. to expedite matters he would waive his opening address to the jury Adjournment to Monday was then or 1ered
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17
REPLIES TO NOTE.
oue.tiou of Time of Conference Puzzles
 Hay.


 wasbinpton. Dec. 16.-Secretary Hay today transmitted to the American Am bassadors and ministers accredited to inc nowers signatory to The Hague convention for presentation to the saveral foreign offices a circular note oivinp a summary of the replies to bis note of last october suggesting a second Hague conference at The Hague to complete the work begun by the first conference.
 The note later will be made public by tbo denartment. The effect of the note is permanently to record the hearty ac- centance in principle by all the powers addressed of this governments sugges- tton The fixing of the date for this assembly Is a subject of further dis cussion as Russia in her acceptance inserted the condition that the confer ence do not convene until her war with Japan has ended. In the reply Of Japan the State Department finds a very reasonable provision that this conference in the event that 1t should bo called in the lifetime of the present war shall not in it's findings affect this conflict
 So reasonable does this suggestion annaar to several neutral powers that II is thought possible 1t may yet com rrend itself to all powers including Russia. In case the conference speei- ecallv exeppts from the scope of its ruIes the present war, 1t Is the opinion of officers, of this government as well oa q number of diplomats that neither of the belligerents can reasonably ob- feet to the immediate convening of the conference.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17
REPUBLICANS CONFER
QUESTION OF UNITED STATES sEN-
 ATOR BROACHED.
Depew's Friends Assert that Followers of Ex-Governor Black are Act- ing in Bad Faith to
 Party.

New York Dec. 16.-From all that can be gathered today, it is more than evident that the friends of Senator De- was called by Governor Odell and met last night in this city. at all conclu- sive.
 They were emphatic today Tn the statement that a meeting called, they said, very informally and proceeding without organization, could not be re- garded as having a decided effect ex- cept thak it showed conclusively that ex-Governor Black might be regarded as definitely in the field. The whole meeting is said to have shown a calm and friendly tone. although Senator Depew's most partisan supporters spoke with some warmth.
 They pointed out that there had ex isted prior to the recent elections a tacit consent, as they understood 1t, that there was to be no opposition to Senator Depew for reelection, and one of them declared openly today that 1t was the support of MT. Depew's friends particularly In the business men of New York city, that had been positively the biggest factor in the success of the State ticket. They felt that Mir. De- pew's seat In the Senate was as keenly Involved on the balloting as that of the Governorship, and 1t was on that account that they had given warmer and heartier support to the State ticket than might otherwise have been look ed for. In view of this, they felt that the candidacy of Governor Black at this time was not entirely fair.
 There were present at the conference twenty mine men. seven of whom were members of the legislature. Long Is- land, the southern tier of counties and Kings and New York counties were not represented. Of the seven mem- bers of the legislature present. four spoke in support of Senator Depew, one was non -committal anl two were for Black, while 1t Is understood that a majority of the rest of the conferees were in favor of Gov. Black. The most interesting feature of the gathering 6 occurred when the speaking had been concluded. Louis F. Payne attempted to commit the party by insisting that vote be taken and that this vote be regarded as expression the preference of the state organization. This brought Speaker Nixon and Senator Raines to their feet In vigorous opposition and Gov Odell proptly recognized their objections and overruled the Payne motion. Gov. Odell said this after noon:
 There will he more conferences over the United States Senatorship. The conference yesterday was not final It was attend by Republicans who are earnestly seeking what Is best for the Republican party and desire that har- mony should prevail. Not one unkind word was spoken by them. I was simp- Iy trying to find out what the sentt- ment on this question Is and that ts as far as I am going. I am not dic- tating the election of senator.
 Gnv.-eIect Higgins was asked if he had anything to say about yesterdays conference.
 Nothing" he replied There IS nothing to say.
 There was no significance in his not being invited he said.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17
PAUL KRUGER LAID TO REST Funeral of BOer PrtSi-
 dent. SERVICES ARE IMPRESSIVE Former Transvaal Leaders Speak at GbSeQuics. Britons and People They Csnsusse1 sIingIe Harmoniously te do Hen- or to the Deaa Patriot. It
 pretoria.
SERVICES ARE IMPRESSIVE

Pretoria, Transvaal. Dec. 1G.---Two thousand Burghers attended an ina- pressive religious service this morning prior to the burial Of the body of fos- mer President Kruger.
 Several ministers of the Dutck churches spoke. all eulogizing the ex- President for his exemplary religious life and as lover of llis people and exhorting the Boers while remaIniuB loyal to the new flag never to forget the principles of their iatc leader or their own language.
 An immense crowd filed through the death chamber throughout the morn- ing. The coffin was draped with the Transvaal and Orange Free State flags and on 1t were the tributes of Queen Wilhelmina and the queen mother of Holland.
 The day was gloomy and overcast. but an immense crowd of Britons and Boers filled the square opposite the hall to which tho remains were re- moved after the church services. Many Boers had trked long distan- ces to attend the obsequies of their former leader but Britons met the meE of the vSdt and mingled on the friend Hest of terms.
 The Afrikandcr Party was officially represented by deputations from Cape Colony. Orange River and Natal. The speeches of eulogy were delivered by Generals Luis Botha Schalkberger and Christian Dewet
 General Botha read a letter from Mfr. Kruger exhorting them to preserve the Boer national spirit. The reading of this letter created profound impress sion.
 The procession to the cemetery was composed of fully 1900 persons. while the route through which 1t passed was thronged with people. Flags were half masted. bells were tolled and under Government orders minute guns were fired at the military depot. Around the. grave where Mir. Kruger was iaid beside his wire. were gathered near rtlt atives. Boer leaders and many proTff- nent personages. including Sir Richard solomon. representing the British Gov ernment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17
MGR. AGIUs IN WASHINGTON. Apostolic Delegate COnfers With War
 Secretary Taft.

Apostolic Delegate COuhers "Nh Nar
 Secretary Taft.
 Washington, Dec. :, 16.-Secretary Taft and Mgr. Agius, apostolic dele gate to the Philippines were In con ference today for some time touching Philippine affairs in which the Catholic Church authorities are interested.
 One of the matters related to claims for damages for the occupation Of the church lands, and church buildings by the forces of the Philippine Govern ment while engaged in suppressing the insurrectionary movements. IS ex- pected that Secretary Taft VIII soon submit to the House recommendatlon that the claims be paid.
 A more important matter to the church authorities is the controversy between the Roman Catholic Church and the Aglipayan Church, sehfsm of the parent church in the Philippines. as to the ownership of churches and rectories (which still remains unsettled. An effort will be made to have this adjusted by an order of the Philippine commission which will give the Supreme Court of the islands jurisdtc- ton to settle the questions raised by these churches.
 Secretary Taft entertained at his house at luncheon today Mgr. Agius. who is on his way to the Philippines. Mgr. Falconio. apostolic delegate to the United States, Mir. Philbin, formerly district attorney at New York and Colonel Edwards, chief of the insular bureau of the War Department.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17
COUNTY CONNECTS HIRED.
Numerous BurgIaries are Being Coss.
 mifted Around Huntsville.


 Huntsville, Dec. 16.-(Special. l-- Madison county. through Probate Judge W. T Lawler. made a new contract yesterday for the hire of county con- victs 10 the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad Company. and the new con tract Is the best the county has ever had.
 The hire of male convicts will bc s1.60 per month and that of female convicts $5 per month in excess of the figures in the former contract. Fe- male convicts were not taken before and they were a burden on the hands of the county, either being kept .n jail at a dead expense or released. The fine and forfeiture fund of the county will be the beneficiary of the new con- tract.
 The grocery stors of J. W. Rhea was entered by burglars last night and Q large amount of merchandise includ- ing cigars meats. flour, coffee and lard valued at fsa5 was taken away. 9he burglary was bold one and the store looked as if it had passed through n holiday rush of trade
 Robert Wards butcher shop in West Huntsville was robbed of the sum of $4s by a thief who gained entrance to the place in broad daylight while Ward was eating breakfast.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17
PRIVATE BILLS PASSED.
House Disposes of Matters of Minor Im-
 pOrtance.

Washington, Dec. l6.-Today's ses- sion of the House was given over ar- most exclusively to the consideration ,,f bills on the private calendar. a dozen or more being passed The Senate amendments to the urgent deficiency bill were agreed to, and adjournmen; taken until Monday.
 After several bills of minor import snee had been favorably acted upon, MT. Maddox (Ga) made the point of no quorum. The committee then rose and the House. on motion of Mir. Payne (N Y) agreed that when adjournment was taken today 1t shall be until Mon day. The House went back into com mittee of the whole.
 MT, Maddox withdrew his point and consideration of bills on the private calendar was resumed.
 In the course of consideration of a bill for the relief of Joseph B. Sargent of New Haven. Conn.,, who has been detained by customs inspector at Fl Paso, Tex, on a charge of smuggling Mexican drawn work into the United States, Mir. Goldfogle (N. YO character. ized the inspectors action as an out rage and "a sample of the peculiar methods by which thousands of tray. elers are unjustly held up by Govern ment officers"
 Mir stephens (Texs> vigorously de-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17

conference with Chairman Payne of the Ways and Means Committee as to his further course. in the matter.
 The Secretary Is very much gratified over the favorable action of the Sem ate today on the Philippine Government bill While there were some provisions adopted of a more conservative char acter than he thought necessary. yet he expressed himself as satisfied with the measure and will make an effort to have it adopted by the House as It passed the Senate. With this object in view he will seek to have the amend ed bill acted on by the House without reference to conference committee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17

fended the inspector at Fl Paso as a capable oficer, and said his affidavit Tn the, case should be given full creoence'
 Messrs. sperry and Hill eConn;I. witn equal emphasis. defended MT. Sarsen,' ana satd he would not make a false statement. which brought from Mir Maddox fGa) the inquiry as to wheth- er there had been any complaint to the President about the customs inspector. MT. Hill was unable to answer, where upon MT. Maddox contended that if the statement as to the action of the in- spector was true, he should be removed from office.
 The committee rose and the House agreed to the Senate amendments to the urgent deficiency bill, after which. at 5:03. adjournment was taken until Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17

osage Agency. oklahoma: Charles F. Larrabee, Portland. Maine, Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs; Charles P. Neill. District of Columbia, Commissioner of Labor Postmaster. indian Territory. stphen A. Douglass Ardmore.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17
FOOL IN BALANCE.
Everything Depends on United Stat
 Steel CaHu0rnfl0I.

Everything Depends on United States
 Steel Corporation.
 London. Dec. IT The Chronicle as serts that the fate of the International Steeel Rail pool hangs on the report of J. Farrell, who has been in Europe for some weeks Investigating and Is now returning to America.
 Tt Is possible says The Chronicle "that American hostility may wreck the scheme. Practically all the lead ing British firms have joined the com. bination but the keystone of the whole edifice is the United States Steel Cor poration. without whose support il must fall to pieces. If America joins this pool their preserve probably will be Mexico and South America"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17
MEXICAN RAN AMUCK.
Suffering from Hydrophobia Used Knif
 With Fatal Effect.

SuHeFtnE rum hyufOpnODha Use0 hntfe
 With Fatal Effect.
 Mexico City, Dec. 16.--A strange story of crime has been received from the small town of Tamazunchala, in the State of San Luis Potosi.
 An Indian known as Cahuantzi. who was suffering from an attack of hy- drophobia, encountered vincente Silva and the latter's mother, who were com ing to town, and killed them with a long knife. The number of wounds in- fficted Is said to have been oves twenty to each victim.
 He then killed a shepherd. Rurales were sent out to capture the man, but when they approached him Cahuantzi fired upon them with a revolver, kill ing one and wounding another
 He was finally killed by the rurales. Cahuantzi is supposed to have gone mad. as the result of being bitten by a coyote some weeks ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17
RAILROAD GETS VERDICT.
Mrs. CuIpepper Loses i'm Rig Damage
 Shit.

Columbus, Ga, Dec. 16.--tSpeciaL)- )-- In the $2e,000 damage suits of Mrs. Cuipepper. nee Mrs. M. J. Bass. against the Southern Railway, the jury in the federal court this afternoon brought in a verdict for the defendant.
 Mrs. Culpepper's first husband. George Bass, was killed at Southern Railway crossing two miles northeast of Columbus June 27. 1903. It was claimed by his widow that his death was due to the negligence of the conn. pany 1t being alleged that the special train which killed him crossed the public road at the rate of sixty miles an hour
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17
HoYLE KILLED WILLIAMS.
Wa. Result of Dispute at Cotton c

Was Result of Dispute at Cotton Gin-
 Sylacauga, Dec. 16.-(SpecialJ- J--- News reached here toI-ly of the killing of w. E. Williams by Ed Hoyle at Hanover about twelve miles south of here in Coosa county. last Wednesday, The parties had not been on good terms for some time and 1t is learned that some trouble arose between tho two men while at a gin
 Hoyle left the gin, went home and got his gun. Returning to the gin he shot Williams inf1icting wound from which he soon died. Hoyle was stlil at large at last accounts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17
ICE GORGE BREAKS.
Roata At Cincinnati Threatened With
 Destruction.


 Cincinnati. Dec. 16.-The big ice gorge above the city broke today and a great mass of ice moved down the river for several houra threatening damage to property but finally gorged again without having caused much loss.
 The river had been gorEed above the city for two or three days and the ice was about five feet thick Wora or inc break was teIephoned down the river and river men made all possibly preparations to prevent loss.
 The towboat Harry Brown. moored nt Stewart's Landing was pushed upon the river bank but managed to regain its position in the river after the crest of the gorge had passed. At several points below the city the Ice has RorR- ed and river men fear the effect of backing up of the water All packet boats having Cincinnati for home port have been sent to safe harbors. the low stage of water making river men fear an even worse condition than prevailed last winter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17
ARRESTED AGENT.
Birmingham Labor Gatherer Charged With California Murder.

Hinton. W. Va, Dec. 16.-W E. Jor- dan cIaiminE his home as Birmingham. Ala. was arrested here today charged with murdering a man in California and was taken to Fayette County for hearing.
 Jordan has been gathering miners TOT the Neu River coal fields to send chem to Rirmineham, Ala. and was to leave today with 15O miners. It has been suggested that the arrest Is for the nurpose of hindering him from taking men from the coal fields.