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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
FIRE SHIP SUNK.
Japanese Make Another Attempt on
 Port Arthur

Japanese Make Another Attempt on
 Port Arthur.
 Fort Arthur, May 3-The Japanese squadron appeared off Port Arthur after daybreak today and engaged the forts and warships
 Thirty Japanese prisoners have been captured.
 At o'clock this morning five Japa- nse torpedo boats were sighted and the Russian land batteries and the gunboat Giliak and the coast defence. vessels Gremish Chi and Otvashni opened fire and compelled them to retire. Imme- diately afterwards, other Japanese ships were sighted on the horizon. They were headed by fire ship. which was sunk near the entrance of the harbor at 1:20 a. m.
 After an interval of twenty-five minutes, two more fire ships came on and were sent to the bottom.
 At 2:2S four more fire ships approach ed. Three of these blew up on our mines. Two of these sank immediately and the other two were sunk by the bat teries and warships. The protected cruiser Askold participated in the fir ing.
 Fifteen minutes later, three more fire ships arrived. One of them blew up on O AiiHc, tle SeCOnu VeSSel was WTecke0 on the shore and the third was sunk by the Russian shells.
 The Japanese attack still continues.
 The crews of the Japanese fire ships which were sunk this morning while attempting to block the channel tried to save themselves by boats in which they put to sea. A majority of them were killed by the Russian machine guns and rifles. Some of the survivors were picked up.
 At daybreak a number of Japanese were seen clinging to the masts and tunnels of the sunken vessels. and these were rescued by the Russians Thirteen of the wounded Japanese have since died. The Russians supplied the sur vivors with food and clothing, and the wounded were taken to the hospital ship Mongolia.
 During the morning ten of the enemy's torpedo boats remained in the ofing and were fired on at long range.
 At 930 o'clock 1t was signaled that there was a Japanese fleet In the vicinity and that two of the enemy's launches had been run ashore.
 The town is quiet Grand Duke Boris has arrived.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
Germans Applaud Russia.

Leipsic, saxony. May 3.-The Tagablatt today prints a letter from Riga. Euro pean Russia. in which the letter says that when the news of the Russian suc- cess at Gen San, Korea. was published, Friday last the harbor master who is a government official, called on the vessels in port to display their flags In honor of the event The British and Norwegian captains refused to do so. but the German vessels. which were numerous, were decorated with flags. The townsmen of Riga. 1t is added. saw in the German demonstration confirmation of the Elm peror's words Russian sorrow is German sorrow" This afternoon newspapers here and elsewhere fin Germany mildly protest against the action of the captains of the German ships, chasing it as a breach of neutrality.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
CANNON WILL NOT ACCEPT Has no Desire to Be Vice
 President. STAND IS UNcoMPRoMIsNG
No Political Ambitions Out
 side Lower House
Speaker Makes Announcement at Risk of Being Accused of Re- fusing Something He
 Could Not Get.

Washington, May 3.-Even at the risk of being accused of declining that which I probably could not get If desired 1t. answer most unequivocally that if the nomination were rendered to me, would not accept 1t under any circumstances, whatever Thus strong ly did Speaker Cannon, in an author- ized interview with a Post reporter to- day emphasize his determination with reference to the Vice Presidency. As he concluded dictating what he had to say, the speaker added:
 If there Is any language which can be more decisive, write 1t in."
 "what are your reasons for such statement?" was asked. and he re- piled:
 q have been for almost thirty years member of the national House of Representatives. may say my life work has been in connection with leg islation in the House. have been nom- mated by the Republicans of the con- gressional district in which have re- sided and have accepted the nomina- tion. have every reason to hope that shall be reelected.
 Candidate for Speaker.
 If the Republicans have a majority in the next House of Representatives" he continued, "of which In my judg- ment there is no reasonable doubt, will be candidate to succeed myself as speaker. If. perchance. however, the Republicans should not have major tty in the next House. will take my place on the floor and give tho best service in my power to give In the minority.
 pIn my judgment can do better service in any capacity as a member of the House of Representatives than can do elsewhere"
 Just at this point there was an in- teresting incident. illustrative of the frequency with which vice presidential talk Is kept ringing in the Speakers ears. The doors of his room flew open and Senator Burrows entered, escort ing a couple of his constituents, who wanted. as Senator Burrows smiiingly said in introducing them, ito meet the President"
 Cannon's Determination.
 Mir. Cannon bowed courteously, ex- pressed his pleasure at seeing the two Michigan people. and turning to Mir. Burrows. observed:
 You will see me as an arch-angel before I am Vice President"
 T am glad you retain your senses." said the Senator in seriousness.
 T have no ambitions touching the public service" declared Speaker Can non. resuming the interview as soon as the door closed behind his visitors, outside of and disconnected with the House of Representatives"
 "One word more There are many men in the Republican party in the Middle West and elsewhere who are better equipped for the great office of Vice President than am and who would add more of strength to the ticket than would. so that the decis- ion as above announced arg my duty as citizen and a Republican run to- gether in the conclusion that I have come to, which is final"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
LAPS ATTACK AND CAPTURE
 THE FORTS AT NEWCHWANG

arriving here during the night from Fengwang Cheng. the Japanese May l were operating from the front with an overwhelming force of artillery and at- tackled our left flank in superior forces. enveloping it. A hot fight occurred at this point. The End and 12th regiments or sharr shooters were. engageds defend ing themselves vigorously and on sew eraf occasions taking the offensive, in- hictins considerable, losses on the Japa- nese.
 Our small force could not hold this po- sition and retired. leaving several guns In the hands of the enemy. Owing to our heavy losses in men and horses, we could not succeed in carrying off our gurs, but their breech blocks were re- moved. Our force fell back on Fengwang Cheng.
 Our losses are not yet known, but in view of the stubbornness of the conflict they must have been very considerable. :"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
A HEARST DELEGATION.
Believed ths Millionaire Has Cap.
 tured Iowa.


 Des Moines, la. May 3.-The indica- tions tonight are that the Iowa Dem- ocrats will send a delegation to the St. Louis convention instructed for William Randolph Hearst for President. The opponents of Mir. Hearst played their last card to-day and lost and in- less the unexpected happens the fol- lowers of Hearst will control to-mor- rows State convention.
 This afternoon Chairman Jackson. of the State central committee, who has been counted with the opposition came out for Hearst voted with other mem bers of the Hearst committee, and defeated a plan of the antis to deter mine the regular delegation in the State central committee instead of in the credentials committee of the con- vention. The fight. over the contested delegations will be fought in the con- vention and even many of Hearst's op- ponents admit that he is strong enough in numbers to win.
 Although it is predicted by many that there will be a bolting of the anti Hearst men tomorrow if they find themselves unable to stop the Hearst boom. the party leaders say that this Is improbable.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
1s7 ,o7o Present on Opening Da,

St. Louis, May s.--The officiar announce ment of the attendance at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition on April 30, opening day was made by President Francis to- day. The total attendance was 1s7,972. The recorded admissions amounted to 17S,423. The difference between the total attendance and the recorded admissions is the number of invited guests. em- ployes. exhibitors, concessionaries and off, f1cials, some of whom were fin the grounds all night and others of whom were admitted without having passed through the turnstie.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
Bids for New York Bonds.

New York, May 3.-Bids were open ed to-day by Controller Grout for $S7,- 100000 city bonds at 31-2 per cent. 10000, ,O0o for ten years, and the bal ance for fifty years. The issue was over-subscribed about seven times. The Controller said that J. W. Selig. man & Company and Edward Sweet & Company probably will get the SIC. .O0O.- 900 having made ten single bids aggre- gating that amount at rates ranging from 100. s8 to 101.53 Kidder, Pea- body g. Company, Barring, Magoon & Company. and Fisk & Robinson, who bid jointly 1OO,7O13 for all or any part of the bonds will probably get about s25 O0O 0OO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
zAssAL1TcH BLUNDERED.
The Emperor Dumfounded by Re
 ports from the Yalu.


 St. Petersburg, May 3.-The Emper- or Is understood to be greatly grieved over the losses sustained on the Yalu. Those who have seen his majesty say he was dumfounded when he was in- formed of the heavy fighting which at tended the passage of the river. As Is we'll understood here. General Kuro- patkin's program did not contemplate such resistance to the Japanese ad- vance. It Is said, however. that Kuro- patkin himself was equally so surpris- ed and so chagrined over the miscar- riage of his plans. that he sent his first telegram to the general stan and not direct to the Emperor.
 The understanding here is that Gen eral Zassalitch had specific orders to avoid anything like a general engage ment, and 1t is believed that the Rus sian commander at the front probably was deceived in his estimate of the strength of General Kuroki's artillery and got into a position from which he had the greatest difficulty in extricat- ing his men. The only consolation for the loss of the guns is that being with out their breech locks. they are of no value to the enemy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
Alabama at pepartmsnts.

Washington. May Especial. )-Pat- ents issued: Ambrose P. Gaines, Bes- semer, hot blast apparatus for metal lurgical furnaces; William Sanders, North Birmingham, compound for coat ing eggs; Roger M. Newbold. Birming- ham. pole changer; also electric dy- namo.
 Rural carriers appointed for Ala bama routes: Childersburg. Boiling Moss. William J. Lindsey, regulars Fleming Moss. Walter K. Lindsey, sub stitutes. Muscadine, Willard D. Bent ley, regular; William D. Bentley, sub stitute.
 George J. Leads is appointed post master at Sweetwater. Marengo Coun- tY
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
NEGRO HURRIED TO JAIL.
Feared Attempt Would Be Made to
 Lynch Dorsey Lee.

Lavonia, Ga. May 3.-Dorsey Lee, a mrlatto. has been arrested and hurried to the county jail for an attempt to com init criminal assault on the thirteen-year- old adopted daughter of Furman Gerrod living near this place. The negro found the child alone near a branch close to the house and after attempting to commit the crime thYew her. in the branch with large rock on top of her The girl Identified Lee as her assailant. and the sheriff rushed him across the country to jail.
 Excitement was high for a while but 1t is not thought the negro will be lynched.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
Officers are Elected.

Boston. Mass. May 3.-The election of officers was the principal feature of to-day's session of the convention of the general society of the Daughters of the Revolution. Mrs. F. Adelaide Ingraham of New York. named by the committee on ballots for president gen eral. and Mrs. Adeline E. Fitz. regent of the Massachusetts society for first vice president, were elected. There was a contest for second vlce-presi- dent. but Mrs. AdeIine w. Sterling of New Jersey, the retiring president, was elected. defeating Mrs. E. E. Moi fit of North Carohna.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
,ZASSALITCH REPORTS
 DEFEAT OF HIS MEN
Hand -to-Hand Encounters at
 Point of the BayOnet.
Togo Sends Fire sk:ps Into Port Arthur Which Come to Grief on Mines or Are Sunk by
 Russian Fleet and
 Shore Batteries.

London, May 4.--The Che Foo cor respondent of The Daily Chronicle cables the following under yester- days (Tuesday's) date:
 The Japanese landed troops and attacked and captured New Chwang last evening, the Russians falling back to protect the railway"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
Tired off Dodging oalcers.

Fort Worth. Tex, May s.-Fred A. Beach. who is wanted in Chicago on a charge of embezzlement of S12,000 sur rendered himself to Chief of Police Req today. He said that he was tired of lodging officers. The crime. Beach says, was committed in January. 1898 Chief of Police O'Neili of Chicago has been communicated with and has notified Chief Rear that an officer has been sent for Beach. Beach has recently been operat- ing a coffee store in Dallas and been go- Ing under the alias of Collins
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
Case With the Jury.

Raleigh. N. C.. May s.-A special from Greensboro. says: In the Federal Court today the case against T. M Angle, B. F Sprinkle and William Young. charged with defrauding the government by the use of low proof stamps for high proof whlskey, was at o'clock in the after noon given to the jury. At o'clock to- night the jurors asked for typewritten copies of the evidence in the case which were sent them. No verdict will be rem dered until tomorrow
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
Report Or Missouri Accident.

Washington, May 3.-Acting Secre- tary of the Navy Darling to-day made public the report of court of inquiry upon the explosion on the battleship Missouri. As stated in these dispatches last night the accident Is attributed to a flare back" Admiral Barker. in en- dorsing the report. points to the need of a restriction upon the rapidity Of fire of big guns with smokeless pow der of unknown quantities and the nec- essity of inquiry by experts Into the nature of these powders. The depart ment has not yet acted upon the re- port
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
Heavv Fine for smuerlinr.

San Antonio. Tex. May s.-In the Fed eral Court today. George A. Tarler of New York. was fined S2,12355. which sum represented treble the value of fine Mexican drawn work alleged to have last January. These goods we're confis- cated by the government The fine was paid. By reason of the heavy fine and forfeiture of the goods. the criminal pros- ecutlon against him was dismissed The Federal grand jury has returned an in- dictment against Jacob Liebez fur dealer of New York. for smuggling goods to the value of A,139 across the border at Eagle Pass. March of this year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
PLANS FOR THE RED CROSS Scheme for General Re- organization. TO UNITE THE FACTIONS IEx- Secretary Poster Author
 of the Document. 'contemplates Issuance of New Char ter by Congress Which VIII
 Place Control in Central
 Governing Body.
 
TO UNITE THE FACTIONS

Washington. May s.-A plan for the general reorganization of the Red Cross today was submitted by Senator Proctor to representatives of the parties to the controversy in that organization. which. If accepted, will reconcile the differences that now exist in the organization and will put 1t on a permanent basis of ef- fectiveness.
 The plan was drawn up by ex-Secre- tary Foster. at Senator Proctor's request. and contemplates the co-operati0A Of the national government in the work of the organization. The plan contemplates the issuance of a new charter by Congress which shall vest the control of the af- fairs of the organization in a central gov- erning body of eighteen persons.
 Of these six are to be appointed by the President. who also is to designate the presiding officer. For the present the re- maining twelve members are to be chos- en by the general association. the un- derstanding being that representatives of both clements would be chosen but there is also provision for subsidiary stata organizations which after they are or ganized. are to be allowed to name six of the twelve members. There is a require- ment for an annual report to Congress and also for a yearly auditing of accounts by the Treasury Department The plan generally speaking is along the lines fol< lowed in some of the European countries.
 After the conference Senator Proctor expressed the opinion that there was an excellent prospect for success. The gen- tienen present were not in a position to bind their respective clients, but they indicated their satisfaction with the plan. 1t is understood that Miss Barton has been made familiar with the movement for the reconcila ton and conferences Is expressed that she would place no ob- stacies in the way.
 If the reorganization is effected, 1t viii bring the pending investigation to closa committee today that In any event the matter woull not be pursued further be- fore next autumn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
FLOOD IN TEXAS TOWN.
Great Damage is Done by the Heavy
 Rains.

66d1uS.
 Austin. Texas, May 3,-This section and all Central Texas was visited by a terrific cloudburst this afternoon. the rain pouring jdown in one unceasing torrent, Tor several hours.
 The principal streets of the city were damaged by the flood of water and great harm was done to the crops In the fields. A number of bridges were washed away during the storm and country roads will be impossible for several days It Is the most terrific rainstorm that has visited this section in years.
 Trains arriving here from the North this afternoon came through water six inches on track and the train crews had to clear the track of drift at many points. Three railroad bridges and much track was washed away in this section.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
CATTLE GROWERS MEET.
Organization Effected at Convention
 in nanuar

Organization Effected at Convention
 in Denver.
 Denver. Col. May 3.---An organiza- tion to be known as the Cattle Growers Interstate Executive Committee. was effected at a convention here today, and the following officers were elected l: Chairman. w. w. Turney. Texas: vice chairman. W. A. Harris. Kansas: secre- tary, Frederick P. Johnson, Denver.
 Denver was selected as the head quarters. Delegates from every im- portant stock raising and shipping point west of the Missouri were pres ent at the convention. The gathering was called by the cattle growers of Texas to form a permanent organiza- ton of live stock men in the territory west of Missouri independent of the national live stock association.
 Already, as a result of this move- ment important concessions have been made by the railroads to shippers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
Georgia Fruit Crop Excellent.

Atlanta. Ga. May 3.-In the weather and crop bulletin for the Georgia section for the week ended today. issued by Di- rector Marbury 1t is stated that the fruit outlook continues excellent in a majority of the counties. notwithstanding the fact that the past April has been the coldest in history with the exception of 1901. The weather during the week has been un- favorable for crops on account of pre- vailing drouths and unseasonably low temperature.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
MISSIONARY COMPETENCE.
Rev. J. B. Sears Calls Waco Session
 to Order,

Waco. Tex, May 3.-The missionary conference of the Methodist Episcopal morning by Rev. J. B. Sears. Rev. James Atkins of Nashville, head of the Sunday School propaganda of the church. spoke on Young I.ife anu Missions" this morning and will meet again tomor-
 Bishops present are: A. w. Wilson. W. ". Duncan, B: K: Hargrove. E R. Hen drix. Joseph s. Key, H. c. Morrison. Charles B. Galloway. R. E. Hoss and
 The General and State Epworth heavy rain and thunder storm, some of the features of the day were postponed until tomorrow
 Rev. Seth Ward of Nashville. Secre- tary read the report of the mission work. giving history of missionary work done
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04

thorities. The strict regulations here had the effect of seriously hampering both freight and passenger traffic through this gateway from Mexico and the losses will be considerable. It is contended that yellow fever cannot exist here and as this place is four hundred miles from east Texas. it is the claim that 1t is un- just for. its commerce to be damaged when no good Is accomplished.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
5000 TO 4.ooo SLAUGHTERED.

St. Petersburg, May 3.-In a re- port received by the Emperor from General Kuropatkin under to-day's date. it is stated that at least from 5000 to 4,O0o men were killed in the Yalu river fight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
List of New Middies.

Annapolis. Md. May 3.-The, Naval Academy authorities announced today the names of the candidates who were sue cessful In the recent examination to the Naval Academy here as mldshipmen. Among the list are H. A. Badt. Texas; F. Cannon. Texas: s. Cochran. Texas; E. J. Foy, Arkansas; Hugh Henry, Tex as; G. o. McGauley. Texas; P. J. Pey- ton. Mississippi; O. L. Spiller. Texas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
United States Steel Officers.

New York. May 3-All the retiring of ficers of the United States corporation were reelected at the regular monthly meeting today. On tho S'innace Com mittee Henry Phipps succeeded Charles M. schwab. Francis H. Peabody re- signed as a director and Robert Winsor of Kidder, Peabody and Company of Boston. was elected his successor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04

curtailment of the past month has been largely disappointing in It's results. Some of the manufacturers favor complete shut down of all the mills here unless relief is shortly forthcoming from purchasers. The operatives are showing symptoms of uneasiness. A shut down will not be ordered. however. until the present plan has ben tried out further.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
cresceus Record pisallowed.

Chicago. May S.-The Board of Ap- peals of the American Trotting Asso- citation at a netting here today refused to recognize record of 1859 3-4 claim ed to have been made by Creseeus in the grounds of the Wichita Fair As- sociation at Wichita. Kas.. last fall.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
strnno prntast Will Re Made.

Dallas, Tex. May 3.A special from Fl Paso, Texas, says: The rigid duaran- tine restrictions in force against Mexican yellow fever districts at this point are causing great dissatisfaction among busi- ness men here and strong protest will be sent at once to the State health au-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
Four Killsd bv Iirhtnina-

Hobart. Ok, May 3.-The farm house of Peter Smith. at Bessie. twenty-three miles north of here. was struck by lightning and four children aged 8, $. { and were killed. The children were asleep upstairs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
Tokio is Rejoicing.

Tokio. May 3.-The greatest popular demonstration since the beginning of Ehe war occurred in Tokio this evening. The capital Is showing it's joy at the Japanese victory on the Yalu. Thousands of peo- pie, half of whom are women. paraded the streets in celebration of their arms.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
Commission Raised m cot+on

New York. May S.-The New York Cotton Exchange today voted to in- crease the commission on cotton from s1O to $15 per 100 bales. to go in effect on June 1, 1904.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
Kratz,s caae Postnoned.

Butler, Mo. May s.-The trial of Charles Kratz, of St. Louis, charged with boodling was called here today. but was postponed by agreement of both aides pntil August before Judge 0raveA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
Closine of Cotton MilIs

Fall River, Mass. May 3.-Reports from many of the corporations which have been shutting down their cotton mills two days each week indicate that the