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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12
THE BOER WAR AGAIN.
One Man Perhaps Fatally Wounded and
 Another Hurt.

St. Louis, Nov. l1.-A man is seri- ously perhaps fatally wounded and an- other has a painful wound in the side us the result of an attempt of Ernest Trias, a Jefferson Guardfi to stop Q fight between two members of the Boer war exhibition at the worlds fair grounds today,
 John Backhouse. an Englishman, and Philip Mars. a Boer. were watching a scuffie between two other members of the company when Trias interfered The combatants then, 1t is said. joined forces against a common enemy and attacked the Jefferson Guard, who drew his revolver and fired two shots. wounding Backhouse and Mars. The men who started the disturbance were not injured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12
NO CHANGE FOR PEACE.
Russia Resolved on Pushing War to a
 Conclusion.

Conclusion.
 St. Petersburg. Nov. 11.-Referring to Lord Lansdownes arbitration sug gestion. a prominent official of the For eign Ofice expressed the opinion to the Associated Press that such an offer even coming from Japan, could not possibly be accepted.
 Such controversy" he said, "can- not be arbitrated. The idea Is not worth considering. We believe the war has reached the tur nof the tide and 1t must go on. The only possibility of peace now, in my opinion, would be on the basis of a proposition submitted to Russia by Japan offering to accept less than she demanded before hostilities. As 1t Is inconceivable that the Japan csc at this juncture are prepared 10 offer such terms-I see n ochance or ending the war"
 Paris dispatches published here say that the French Government expressly excluded the intention of intervening when 1t proposed its good oftices for the settlement of the North Sea dispute.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12
PARKER THANKS FOLLOWERS.
Has Not Yet Decided on Business En-
 gagement.

New York, Nov. 1l.-Judge Alton B, Parker returned to his home in Esopus today, His purpose in coming to New York was to extend his personal thanks to William F. Sheehan and oth- CT friends who exerted themselves in his behalf during the campaign. Re- garding his own plans he says he has come to no decision beyond the deter imitation to devote himself to law.
 T came down to look things over" said Judge Parker. but I have not made up my mind as to the details. There Is no hurry.
 Judge Parker made his headquarters for meeting friends at the Manhattan Club He spent the morning in visit ing and bidding goodbye to the mem bers of the Supreme Court bench in the city. With Judge Martin c. O'Brien he went to the Manhattan Club for luncheon. There he talked over his plans for the future and then took the 3 o'clock train for Esopus.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12
JACKSON STILL AT LARGE.
Efforts to Apprehend Him so far Has
 Been Futile.

Charleston W. Va. Nov. 11.-At a late hour tonight all efforts to capture Edward Jackson. who shot and killed Sheriff Daniels and John Rolf, a promi- nent citizen in Montgomery County. as the result of the killing of his brother. Constable Kalter Jackson. by Police man Elliott Wednesday. proved futile.
 Posses have been searching for Jack son ali day and are still securing the surrounding country for him tonight.
 Two pairs of hoodhounds were plac- cd on his trail today. but with no suc- cess. The excitement following the double shooting has somewhat sub sided. but the friends of Sherif Daniels still threaten to lynch Jackson if he is captured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12
Body Placed on Railroad Track

Madisonville. Ky. Nov. 11.--Elbert Kramer. 40 years of age. was murdered and placed on the railroad tracks near St. Charles, Ky, last night, and his body was discovered today. The sup position is that he was the victim of a robbery. as money and other articles belonging to him were missing No clue has been obtained as to the mur- derer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12
Ice In Arknnnna.

Hope. Ark, Nov. 11.-Early today a drizzling rain set in and the falling temperature soon changed 1t to sleet, and this section is covered with a heavy coat of ice. The cotton in the field is being damaged badly and this weather will doubtless have its effect on the crop. The bolls which have not opened were killed by the Ice today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12

trenches. wire e,:tanglement. mines and pits.
 A cossack patrol on November 10. penetrated as far as Sandiapu where they inflicted some looss against a large force of Japanese and then re- turned rapidly to the Russian main line without loss. A patrol also got in the rear of the Japanese companies moving to attack the Russian position. The .Cossacks defeated the Japanese and returned safely to the Russian lines
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12
TROOPS FOR ST. LOUIS.
VIII Assist in Protection of Property
 at the Fair.

Washington. Nov. 11.-President Francis, of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition recently made application to the war department for the sending of troops to the exposition grounds for the protection of the government prop erty and the property of foreign na- tions contained in the exhibits
 Accordingly, the secretary of war dt- rected that headquarters and eight companies of the 18th Infantry be sent from Fort McPherson, near Atlants, Ga. to St. Louis. there to remain for forty-five days to assist in the protec- ton of pS. .perty in the exposition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12
FRENCH IS INTERESTED.
Preaideut ROOseVelt's Proposal UHdeR
 Consideration.

Paris. Nov. 1.-The American pro- nosition for another meeting of The Hague Peace convention is attracting marked attention. the newspapers de- cIarinr that the election of President Roosevelt gives 1t additional signtn- canoe. Frances response has not been made. but the officers say that the gem eraI principle of the meeting in ac- ceptable although 1t will take some ttroa to consider what questions shall be brought up.
 Foreign minister Delcasse's confer ence with Ambassador Porter show ed that the minister was most sympa- thetic upon proposition which he con sidered to be in the line of Frances policy of establishing negotiations and making arbitration treaties.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12
scnrrs SHOW DARING.
Ru.a,aps ReconnOiter the Entire Japa-
 nese Line.

Mukden. Nov. 1l.-The positions or the armies on both sides remain little changed though there is continual skfrmishing going on with the object of securing minor positions tending to etrsngthen the respective lines of de- fense.
 The Russian scouts are very daring In secretlv reconnoiterinR tho whole of the Japanese lines. some even creep ing 10 the Japanese trenches and lying concealed there all day adn returning at night. The Japanese have con structed in many places double and evan triple and duadruple lines of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12
GUARDING RUSSIAN SHIPS.
Sharp Outlook Kept in the suen Cana

Shnrp Outlook Kept in the sueE Canal.
 suez. Egypt Nov. 11.-Confirming the previous announcement from Port Said shortly after the arrival ot the Russian Consul General there, 1t is stated here today that owing to pre- valent rumors that attempts may De made to wreck vessels or the Russian second Pacific Squadron while passing throuTh inc canal. the company Is talk ing stringent precautions against blockadinS and that strict surveillance on both sides of the canal will be ex- eroiged during the transit of the Rus sian suuadroon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12
ro,f.r.uce aa To Neutrality.

Paris. Nov. 1.-The Japanese minis ter NJ Motono. had lengthy conference with foreign minister Delcasss today relative to the observance of neutral ity, particularly in re-coaling the Russian second Pacific squadron at Madagascar and other French possess sions. It is understood that satk factory understanding was reached.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12
Rumored Illness of Grippeuberx

St. Petersburg, Nov. 11.-There is a persistent but unconirmed rumor here that General Grippenberg. commander of the Russian second army. has been stricken with apoplexy at Wilma. It is said that he had a stroke two years ago. Therefore his selection to com mand the second army created some surprise at the war office.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12
Denmnrk WilI PartIcipate.

Copenhagen. Nov. 1.-The Danish government will accept President Roosevelts invitation to participate in a second peace conference. The gov ernment considers that it is particular ly desirable that a clear international agreement be formulated regarding g neutrality and q contraband regula-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12
VIII YisIt ChIcnro.

Chicago, Nov. 11.-An invitation will be extended to President Roosevelt to include Chicago in his itinerary on the occasion of his visit to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. A monster dem onstration here on November 25 is planned. A delegation will leave at once to lay the plan betera tta Presi. dent
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12
REPUDIATED CONFESSION.
aoy's Conviction of His Father Due to
 Police InSuence

Chicago, Nov i.--Apparently straightforward testimony from boy convicting his own father of murder had a remarkable sequel today in the discharge of the alleged murderer. John Miltrax.
 The boy when taken from the infiu- snce of the police. repudiated the tes. timony given in court and stated that his accusations against his father were made under stress O. rear.
 The reversal of the boys testimony was due largely to the intervention of Peter Van Vlissingen. a wealthy Chi cago man who evinced an interest in the case against the father was groundless. MT. Van Vlissingen, per- sonaliy took to his own home the Will trax boy and gradually learned the truth from the boys lips.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12
pnlinernnn IIiIIed hx Nerrn,

Alexandria, Ia, Nov. 1t.--Policeman R. c. Raymond was killed today by Tom Underwood. colored. Underwood CT. c0lored. and the policeman was shot and killed while trying to arrest the murderer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12

retary of State statement of his cam paign expenses as Democratic candi- date for Governor. He certffies that he contributed $1.0oo to the Albany County Democratic Committee and spenY $500 more for photographs. trav- cling, stationery. etc.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12
wEArHER FORECAST.

Washington, Nov. 1i.--Fcr Alabama, Partly Cloudy saturday; rain at night or sunday, north winds, probably in- creasfng.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12
CASUALTIES NUMBER sO.OOO.
Revised List of Russian Losses at Bat
 tie of Shakhe.

St. Petersburg. Nov. II. A corrected casualty list of the ten day battle of the Shakhe river issued by the war ofice places the total killed or woun- ded at 33,25O of whom 800 were off, ficers. The first returns 1t is explained contained Implications and some of the man were so slightly wounded that they returned to their ranks in few
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12

Herrick's Defeat Cost Him sI,sOo.
 Albany, x. Y, Nov. I1-Judge D
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12
Indiana by s5,0oo.

Indiana by DS,OO0.
 Indianapolis. Nov. 11.--onicial re- turns from S2 out of 92 counties in Indiana give Roosevelt plurality of e0.51s. The other. ten counties will probably increase this to 95.000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-21
BLAmEs a1s RIVAL.
President stickney Talks of Causes of
Grain Rate War.

A. B. .Stickney, president of the Chi
cago Great Western road, is at present
in New York. He submitted to an in
terview there in which he discussed the
grain rate war now in progress between
his road and the Chicago & Northwest
ern. He tries to fix the responsibility
for the war solely on his antagonist and
declares that it is costing that road at
the rate of 81. 600 a year He is of
the opinion that the Northwestern will
speedily see the error of its way and
consent to a reasonable settlement of
the existing difficulties. AS soon as the
Northwestern assumes that position, the
war will come to an end and grain
traffic will return to normal conditions.
So far as the existing troubles arising
from the division of grain by the south
western roads in an effort to build up
the gulf ports at the expense of Chicago
and Trunk Line traffic, Mr.. Stickney,
while regarding it as not of very much
Importance, describes it az a craze which
will not last. A proper equilibrium of
rates must speedily be established so
that the southwestern roads which are
now hauling train loads of empty cars
in one direction will be able so to govern
their traffic that they will have full cars
to haul in both directions
Mr.. Stickney says the Great Western
will be extended to Peoria and become
an active competitor for western grain
traffic to and through that point. The
extension will also enable his road to
tap the coal fields of Illinois and open
up for it a section of territory rich in
natural resources and we'll developed in
duStrially
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-21

the clergy. The funeral Grafton will be
preached by Bishop Nicholas C. Matz of
Denver. Burial will take place in Mount
Olivet cemetery, near St. Marys acad-
envy.
In all of the churches of the diocese
Only few of the clergy outside of Kan
sas City, Kan, had arrived in that city
last night, but there will be a notable
gathering at Leavenworth. Invitations
to attend have been sent to Cardinal Glib
bons, Bishop Meerschaert of Guthrie, Ok,
Bishop Jansen of Belleville, Ill, Bishop
Richard Scannell of Omaha, Bishop Jas
Ryan of Alton, ILL.,, Father Victor Day of
Helena, Mont, Archabbot Leander of st.
Vincent's college, Beatty, Pa; Father J.
P. Desmedt of St, Marys, Kan, Father
A. J. Domain of Burlington, Kan, Bis hop
Burke OF St. Joseph, Archbishop Ness
mer of Milwaukee, Archbishop Ireland of
St. Paul, Archbishop GlennOn of st. Louis,
Mgr. Charles Linnelkamp of st. Joseph,
Bishop John Hogan of Kansas City. Mo,
Washington, D. c. Cardinal Gibbons has
telegraphed that he will not be able to at
tend.
When the body of Bishop Fink was
taken from the episcopal residence his
secretary, the Rev. Father F. c. Elast.
the office to the Rev. Father Thomas e.
Moore, D. D., vicar general, who is by
virtue of his office to administer the at
fairs OF the diocese until a new bishop IS
appointed. Just how long it will be be-
fore a successor to Bishop Fink is named
will depend on the high officials of the
church. Archbishop John j. Glennon ard
the seven bishops of the province of ST.
Louis, together with the council of the
diocese will recommend three names to
the propa ganda at Rome, which will send
one of these to the pope for appointment
or
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-21
PARIS OF AMERICA.
A. E stilwell Speaks of Future Great
ness of City of Mexico.

within five years the City of Mexico
will be the Paris of America . said A
E. Stilwell. president of the Kansas
City, Mexico & Orient railroad. yester--
day 1T viii become so by virtue of
its beautiful homes. splendid public
buildings and magnificent boulevards.
Mr.. Stilwell has just returned from a
trip to Mexico, during which he had as
his guests CAPITALISTS from London,
New York and Kansas City. They were
inspecting the line of the Orient road
in the southern republic and included a
visit to the Mexican capital in their
trio.
THE splendid postoffice building in
the City of Mexico is nearing compile
ton" said Mr.. Stilwell. land the foun-
dations have been laid for a national
theater. This theater is being built at
government expense and will cost five
million dollars. The buildings and the
grounds surrounding it will occupy two
blocks of ground. one street being va
Gated so two blocks could be thrown
into one.''
Mr.. StilwelI said that rich deposits of
copper and silver had been found on the
line of the Orient road east from Chi
huahua and that the Orient tracks were
now within thirty miles of these de-
posits. The mineral development east
from Chihuahua. now gives promise, Mr..
Stilwell said. of rivaling that west of
Chihuahua. The road has been COM
pleted sixty-eight miles in from the
Pacific coast, and this stretch of road
is carrying much mining machinery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-21
HOW 70 DODGE Law.
Northern Securities Crowd May
Adopt Voting Trustee Plan.

New York, March Pit is learned
positively that one of the plans under
consideration by one of the controlling
interests in the Northern Securities
company in carrying out the decree of
the United States supreme court, de-
claring the great Northwestern merger
Illegal and at the same time leaving
the harmony of interest between the
Northwestern railroads undisputed,
contemDiates the continued existence
of the Northern Securities company.
The company, as proposed by this
plan, will continue to hold either the
Northern Pacific or the Great Northern
stock which was deposited in exchange
for Northern Securities shares. If, for
example, 1t merely held the Great
Northern shares, giving up it's holdings
question of its holding the shares of
two parallel and competing railroad
companies, which the supreme court
decision declares is unlawful. 1t would
be simply a holding company for the
shares Of one railroad company.
The shares that are given up by the
Northern Securities company, say the
Northern Pacific shares. could be turn
ed over to a voting trustee, quite likely,
in such an event, ]. P Morgan, and
voting trust certificates for their pro-
portionate share in the Northern Pacific
stock could be distributed to the North
ern Securities stockholders, perhaps
taking the nature of a dividend to those
stockholders.
1t has been suggested that perhaps a
plan would be adopted of having two
voting trustees appointed, one to hold
the stock of the Great Northern COM
pany and the other the stock of the
Northern Pacific company. With the
Northern Securities company continued
in existence as the holder of the stock
of one of the companies, it would be
acting practically as a voting trustee
itself.
President James ]. Hill of the North
ern Securities company continues to
preserve a policy of silence regarding
the situation. When seen at the office
of the company and questioned, he re-
Piled:
Il cannot say when I will make a
statement"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-21
Cubans Coming to Fair.

st. Louis. March 21.-General Passen-
ger Agent Roland of the Munson
Steamship company was in the city yes
terday making arrangements for Cuban
traffic with the Mobile & Ohio and the
Wabash officials.
Mr.. Roland has his headquarters at
Havana He states that great interest
is being taken by the Cubans in the
fair, and he expects that the number of
visitors to st. Louis this year from Cuba
will be exceptionally large.
In order that the company which he
represents may have adequate facili-
ties, Mr.. Roland states that a fine new
ship VIII be put in commission Septem-
Der 1, and earlier if it is found neces-
sary- The Mobile & Ohio will establish
an Office at Havana.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-21
TO AVOID TROUBLE.
Rock Island Withdraws It's Carriage
Tariff in Chicago.

In order to avert serious troubles among
the western roads centering in Chicago
the Rock Island withdrew on Sunday the
carriage tariff it issued a week ago That
tariff provided that the company would
absorb on shipments of freight destined
to or originating at competitive points and
destined to coming from industries To-
Gated on other lines carriage or teaming
charges not to exceed cents a hundred
pounds to equalize deliveries.
The Rock Island officials say they did
not withdraw the tariff because of any
fear that the action would be Illegal but
because they do not wish to create trou-
BILE among the western roads in Chicago.
They deny that their action meant store
door delivery" 1t is their intention, they
say, to have the matter considered by
the western trunk line committee with
the view of having such carriage tariff
adopted by the joint action of all the
roads.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-21
ABOUT RAILROAD PEOPLE.

Miss Kittie Ragland of the Santa Fe
ticket auditing department spent Sunday
with friends in Lawrence.
Lynn Perry, an employee of the office of
W. j. Healy, freight auditor for the San
ia Fe, spent Sunday with friends in Mar
ion.
]. K. Blair of the Santa Fe auditor of
disbursements office has returned to To-
peka from EInporia, where he spent Sun
day with friends.
c. K. Miller an employe of the office of
]. w. White, auditor of disbursements for
the Santa F'e, is absent from work in
that office on account of sickness
Nat Black of the Santa Fe passen-
ger department has returned from Chi
cago, where he has been for the past
week on business for the company.
c. L. Sarvin, clerk in the Santa Fe
ticket auditing department, went to Kan
sas City today on company business He
is expected back sometime this week.
c. l.. Mason. superintendent of term
inals for the Santa Fe at st. Joe, has
returned home after a short visit in To-
peka with local officials of the company.
J. w. White, auditor of disbursements
for the Santa F'e, with headquarters in
Topeka, has returned home from a short
business trip to the headquarters of the
J. E. Hurley, general superintendent of
the eastern grand division OF e the The, santa
expected back today from a weeks trip
over the Chicago division.
H. Q. Sworthwood, manager of the Rock
Islands telegraph office at this place,
the headquarters of the road in Chicago.
He is expected back Wednesday.
William F'lannelly, travelling passenger
agent for the Southern Railway, was in
Topeka Saturday on business for his
company. Mr.. Flanrfelly's headquarters
are located at Kansas City.
Mr.. r. ]. Schnebly of the Santa Fe
ticket auditors office has returned to
work from a short pleasure trip to Kan
sas City. He was accompanied by Orson
Stiles, also>of the ticket auditing depart
ment.
Harry Lewis, an employee of the Santa
Fe ticket auditing department, was absent
from work Saturday on account of bad
ly sprained wrist which he received while
playing basket ball in the Railroad Y.
M c. A gymnasium
Engines Nos. 972 and 973. two of the
for the Santa Fe at the Baldwin Locomo-
tive works in Philadelphia, were taken
out on the road Saturday after being set
up in the local shops.
Santa Fe department of tests, will leave
tomorrow for Kansas City for the purpose
of inspecting quantity of wheels which
the company has at that place. He will
be back the last of the week
Elmer Mcpherson. a Santa Fe brake
man, is now running on trains No So and
Mcpherson was formerly employed on the
cutoff. He succeeds E. NJ Sherburne,
who has been transferred to train No 121-
J. Y CaIlihan, general western passen-
ger agent for the Nickel Plate railroad,
with headquarters in Chicago, was in To-
peka Saturday in conference with local
by H. H. Noise, travelling passenger
agent for the same company, with head
quarters in Kansas City
F. w. Thomas, engineer of tests for the
Santa Fe is expected back today from a
two weeks trip to Coatsville, Pa, where
he has been testing some steel that is to
Santa Fe engines at the Baldwin Loco
motive works in Philadelphia.