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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
TOO LIBERAL VIEWS
REV. MIR. FISHER SENSATIONAL
 LY VACATES PULPIT.
On Account of Speaking If Regard of Church Members to Bible slightingly Compelled
 to Take to Woods.

Cleveland. O., March H.-The pastoratc of Rev. J. Afford Fisher of the Frank lin Avenue Congregational Church WAS terminated today in sensational man. ner.
 MT. Fisher has since coming to the church last November been charged with too liberal views in his public utterance and he had been asked to resign. His contract, however. extends for three months longer.
 During the morning services MT. Fisher spoke of the manner in which many peo- pie regarded the Bible. declaring that 1t had been made a "fettich'' Thereupon Deacon Thomas Henderson arose in his seat and protested that MT. Fisher came t1 the church under false pretenses, foe he had accepted the pastorate "as a min ister of the gospel"
 The congregation then took sides for and against the minister and many per sons moved toward the pulpit, which MT Fisher meanwhile vacated, and pre- vented him from entering 1t again dur ing the morning service.
 Mir. Fisher will leave Cleveland He came to Cleveland from the church of the late pr. Schudder of Brooklyn, N Y., and is widely known.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
ITO LEAVES KOREA.
Minister Has Paved Way for Extend
 cd Infiuencea.

Minister Has Paved Way for Extend
 ed Influences.
 Seoul, Korea, March 27.--Marquis Ito left here today. Sen Ijichi, who was for merly military attache to the Japanese legation here did not accompany him.
 After farewell audience with the Em- peror, Marquis Ito was entertained at dinner by his Majesty. The departure of the Marquis and his party was attend ed by Korean officials and the diplomats in Seoul.
 During his stay here the Marquis was shown distinguished consideration by the Emperor of Korea and the crown, prince. His visit has resulted in reassuring the people of Korea and in paving the way for an extension of Japanese influence. At all state functions Marquis Ito ad- vised deliberation. gradual reform and that no increase be made in the Korean army and there is no question but that the advice of the Japanese will be ac- cepted.
 The mission of Marquis Ito has lcssened political friction between Korea and Japanese and it will make easier the task of the Japanese advisers who ultimately will of1iciate here.
 Korea will send a return mission to Japan. The official to head this mission has not yet been chosen, but the Emperor desires that VI Chi Ting, former min ister of foreign afairs. he selected for the post. M Chi Ting hesitates to undertake the mission, fearing to become too much identified with the pro-Japanese party of Korea. ,. t,.ts E
 According to despatch from the Seoul correspondentS of The London Daily Chronicle, published March IA, General Ijichi visited the Korean war office and intimated that he had been appointed It's advisor. but the Authorities declined to recognize him as such.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
conveyed by six torpedo boats to the en-

cohFoyeo Dy SIX torpedo boats to the en- trance."
 "The enemy's warships were promptly discovered by the searchlights and were bombarded by theS batteries and by guardship Bohr and olva Journey. Fear ing the enemy's ships might break through. Lieutenant Krinizeli command ing the guard torpedo boat stilni attacked the enemy and destroyed the bow of the foremost Japanese steamer, with tor pedo. This steamer turned to the right and was followed hv twn others, with the result that the three were stranded to the right of the entrance. A fourth steamer went to the right of the enemy's ships and likewise sank to the side of the fairway. The Stilni then battled with the enemey's six torpedo boats En- gineer Artificer Swyeroff and six seamen were killed and the commander and twelve seamen were wounded"
 "At daybreak the enemy's battleship and cruiser squadrons appeared and we im- mediately proceeded under my charge to meet the enemy.
 The second attempt of the Japanese to block the entrance to Port Arthur has failed. thanks to the energetic defense by the sea and land forces, who acted as they did during the first attempt"
 'The harbor remains perfectly clear"
 The following official despatch has been received from General Smyrnoff dated Port Arthur date March 27th:
 "The enemy's torpedo boats reappeared at 5 o'clock this morning. They were sighted south of Port Arthur and the batteries reopened on them. Towards 6 o'clock the enemy's squadron appeared on the horizon and ours steamed out to meet it. At 6:30 o'clock the batteries opened fire. Our ships batteries soon ceased, the Japanese drawing off to the southeast. evidently declining an engage ment. At 10 o'clock they disappeared be- fore the horizon.''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
THIRTEEN ARE DEAD
GRIFFIN NEGROES KILLED BY
 WHITES.
TLey Were the Men Who in Difficulty With the Searcy Brothers
 Brought Death to Eleven

Little Rock. Ark, March N.--A speciaI to The Gazette from Dewitt says: Two negroes have been killed in the race war between the whites and blacks at Et Charles fifteen miles from here, in Ar kansas County.
 This brings the total of dead. nearocs up to thirteen, all of them being kiIled within the past week
 The last tive negroes killed were the Grinin brothers, Henry and Walker. who were the cause of the trouble. The ne9 groes were reported to have escaped. but 1t Is known that they are dead, and 1t is believed that they were killed yesterday
 owing to the remoteress of St. Charles news of the result of the riot is not given out freely. It is difficult to obtain de- tails. but there is no doubt of the aIi- tenticity of the death of the Grifiins. III the St. Charles neignborhood the negroes largely outnumber the whites and the troublI has been growing for a long tima. and 1t is said the negroes for the past two years have been getting insolent and belligerent
 It is now believed that the leaders of the unruly element have been killed, and that further trouble will be averted Yes terday was election day, and usually on such day St. Charles Is crowded with negroes, but during the entire day only two negroes were seen in the town. and these two appeared in the morning and stayed In the village but short time Near St. Charles the negroes are quiet and are attending strictly to their work The trouble originated last Monday when the two Grifnns met two white men, brothers, Searcy. The searcys, who are fishermen, and the Grifins had an alter cation a few days before. and when they met the trouble was renewed. One of the negroes armed himself with the leg of a chair and with his brother assaulted the white men. dealing them so severely that one is now on the verge of death and the other Is in a critical condition. In an effort to arrest the Griff1ns, eleven negroes have been killed. The death of the two Grifins makes the death list number thir- teen dead.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
Three Lives Lost.

Marion. Ind. March 1.-Three lives have been lost in the flood between Gas City and Jonesboro. Terry McGovern, Robert Howe and William Carter, in et- forts to rescue the family of James Mar tin from a dwelling caught in midstream. were drowned or frozen to death in the branches of trees or in the driftwood. Willis Carter who was taken out of a floating house after more than twelve hours spent in the flood is dying from exposure. The family of James Martin. five in all were rescued unharmed before the house broke in fragments and was carried away.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
ARKANSAS PRIMARY. Jeff Davis Leads Judge Wood. .GovERNoRsHIP IN DOUBT Convention Will Elect Chief
 Justice. Wood Men still Have Hope Through
 Late oficial Count
 Necessary in Several Counties.

Little Rock. Ark. March N.-Complete and partial returns from a majority of counties of Arkansas tonight show that Governor Jefferson Davis has probably carried enough counties to give him tho Democratic nomination for a third term.
 In half dozen counties the vote is So close that the official count will be nec- essary in order to decide. The Demo Rratic State Convention, which meets in Hot Springs on the second Tuesday in June. will consist of AZ delegates and 222 will be necessary to nominate. On the re- turns at hand, Davis has 1SS delegates and Judge Carroll D. Wood. 125. or the remaining 12s delegates. Davis is sure of at least third. It is probable that the total vote in the State will reach l25,0O0 District indicate the renomination of Con gressman R. B. Macon over Eugene Par rish.
 In the Third District the contest is very close between Congressman Hugh A. Dinsmore and Jl C.. Floyd, with chances favorable to Floyd.
 Tonight's returns show that Robert T. Rogers has the lead for Attorney General and Dr. Avory E. Moore for Auditor of the State.
 The nomination for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court will probably have to be settled In the State Convention, as no one of four candidates has enough votes to determine the contest now.
 Later returns on the Governorship to- night were encouraging to. the Wood men and indicate that the contest Is by no means settled vet.
 There are nine counties In which the official vote Is necessary to decide. They have eighteen delegates in the State Con vention. and it now appears certain that Wood has carried enough counties to give him 169 delegates, leaving the nine doubt fll counties and several remote sections to hear from Governor Davts's managers claim they will have 3O6 delegates. Both sides afe confident
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
aII.a EoH l.ATHaoNH. .
He Of Cuban Postal Fame Wants His
 Case Re-opened.

Washington, March 27.-Senator Platt of Connecticut chairman of the Senate Com mittee on Relations with Cuba, has re- ceived from Major B. G. Rathbone an appeal for review of his case by Con gress in which he calls attention to the investigation of protests against Leonard Wood by the Military Affairs Committee of the Senate.
 He has on file with Senator Platt a request for an investigation of the cir cumstances under which he was convict ed of complicity in the Cuban postal frauds, but no action ever has been taken in the matter.
 Major Rathbone took a prominent pert in the fight on General Wood, alleging that General Wood used undue influence in bringing about his conviction. It is asserted also that Senator Hanna's in- terest in the case was due to his belief that Major Rathbone was dealt with un- justly. Major Rathbone uses in his ap- peal to Congress all of the comment con corning his case which was made by Senator Hanna in his brief regarding the Wood case, and which is now a confiden- tial document of the Senate. Major Rathbone bases his claim for an inves- tigation upon hsi rights to be heard as an American citizen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
MoNTooMERx HANpIcAp.
Fs;r Weather for Big Event-Largs
 Crowd Expected.

0GoWU &&AHccpou.
 Memphis, Tenn, March 27.-Indlcaticns tonight are that the Montgomery handI- cap. the event which will be decided at the local track tomorrow will be run over a fast track. The weather is fair and cool with 10 prospect of rain.
 Many of the handicap candidates were out for the work today and a large num- Der of people thronged the course to witness tSeir work. Little Scout, one of the favorites in the race was given light gallop. Dominick will have the mount and the Bennett colt will have a strong following. witful with Fuller in the saddle will probaly be the post favcrite. The Hiidreth Ally has been in fine fcttle and is expected to give good account of herself.
 There Is sofiae talk tonight that Imp Martinmas. one of the strongly backed candidates may not start in the big race. No confirmation of the report could be had however, Many well known horses have arrived from the Hot Springs and Lttle Rock tracks and the benches are filled to overfiowing. The two year old division Is said to be especially strong and the performance of the youngsters will be watched with special interest,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
Mutiny Reports False.

Tientsin. March 27.-It is learned upon reliable official authority that the ru- mors of disaffection and mutiny amongst the Chinese Imperial troops on the bor- der which have been current for several days, are absolutely .unfounded Viceroy Yuan Chi Kafs staff,j who was sent to Port Arthur ten days ago to remove the Chinese from that city, returned to lien tsin Saturday, having satisfactorily ter minated his refugee mission.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
under tons of stone. The bodies were horribly mangied.
JAP PATRIOTISM.
Merchantman oflcers Tell of Their
 Self-Sacrihce.


 Portland, Ore, March H.-The Portland and Asiatic liner Indapura arrived here today from Japanese ports with full cargo of merchandise which included ex- hibits for the St. Louis fair. She also brought s. Nagai and " Shimado. Jap anese Fair Commissioners, and forty-siz Japanese passengers.
 According to the officers of the Indrn- pura all the white people in the Far East express confidence that ultimately Japan will defeat Russia. The patriotism of the populace Is described as being intense. While the people have little real news of the progress of events. they are given to understand that the war Is resulting in a decided advantage to Japanese arms and with this they are satisfied to make every possible sacrifice. The poorer class in Japan have tended to give all their earthly possessions to the war and in some cases nobles have even pawned their jewels to raise money to contribute to the war fund
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
Cbinese Troops Captured.

St. Petersburg. March 27-It is stated on apparently reliable authority that Viceroy Admiral Makroffs report, off the Elliott Islands yesterday, contained the startling statement that he captured a funk filled with Chinese regular troops which was being lowed by a Japanese gunboat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
Desolation Reiens.

Noblesville. Ind. March H.-The flood at Noblesville began to recede early to- day, leaving behind 1t much desolation. The damage done surpasses all records.
 Central Indiana and the Lake Erie and are tied up by the destruction of bridges.
 The southern part of Noblesville Is to- day under water. No one was drowned but there was much suffering and seV- eraI deaths may occur Cs9m exposure.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
Living on Upper Floors.

Saginaw. Mich, March N.-The water continues to rise here today despite the cold. At the mouth of the Flint River ice Is piled sixty feet high A large DOT tion of the business district of Saginaw is flooded and thousands of dollars damage has been done. There has been no communication with Milwaukee, four miles north in two days and thirteen hundred people there are reported to be living in the upper parts of buildings and are suffering from cold and lack of food.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
Driven from Houses.

vincennes. Ind. March H.-One hun dred and eighty feet of levee along the Wabash river near oaktown broke today and the water rushed through, covering thousands of acres and driving the peo- pie from their houses. Many left just in time to save their lives and consider able livestock was destroyed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
LONDON MARKET FIRM.
Wall Street Advances Cause Excite.

WAu SCre0t AuVanceS O1uSe Exc1Ve~
 ment-Tmprovement Steady.
 London. March 27.--whiIe business on the Stock Exchange during the past week was firm. the general tone continued to steady Improvement
 Cheap money favored a revival of buy- ing for investment. but still such buy ing was on very small scale. Japanese and Russian securities remain firm.
 The only approach to excitement was in the American market, where the dis- position of Wall Street to advance prices was followed until profit taking brought about a reaction. Fluctuations were irregular and towards the end of the week matters quieted down. The great est activity was displayed in Union and Southern Pacihcs. Canadians. also fluc- tuated considerably in sympathy with Americans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
Highest in Years.

Bluffton, Ind. March 27.-The Wabash River has been steadily rising since last night. and tonight 1t Is higher than It has been for two years. Hundreds of acres of lowlands are under water, and people here are fearful that the reserves at Celina may break, causing great loss of lite.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
AKYAMA RESIGNS.
Editor Not Convicted of Being a
 Russian Spy.

Tokio, March 27,-The committee inves- tigating the case of Editor Akyama, has reported that 1t was unable to find any clear evidence proving Akyama was a Russian spy, but that Akyama's new paper showed that he was prepared to sacrifice the nations interest for private gain.
 Tho committee recommended that Akyama resign his seat in Parliament. The House adopted the report and Akya- ma resigned
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
OIL WAS USED.
Steamer Nebraskan Double Cape
 Without Coal.

New York, March T.-The American Hawaiian line steamer Nebraskan arriv- ed to-day from San Francisco and San Diego, California, with a full cargo of wine, etc
 The Nebraskan is fitted with an equip- rnent to burn oil as fuel She left San Francisco. January g. and used the oil continuously and successfully through- out the voyage, enabling. her to steam direct to New York without making the usual stops at eoaling points. She left San Francisco with only two tons of coal on board.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
Transnorts to Korea.

Chefoo, March 27.-The steamer Active has arrived here from Kobe, Japan. She reports that on the 18th instant. she passed fleet of Japanese transports conveyed by cruisers in the Inland sea. They were bound for Korea.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
TO BLOCK PORT.
'Seps Sink Stone Laden SteamerS-
 Russians Active.

'SSpS O1uk SCOne Laoen SLeamerS-
 Russians Active.
 Chefoo. March 27.-The Japaness have made another attempt to block the en- trance to Port Arthur. At 3 o'clock this Sunday morning, four stone laden steamers escorted by eight torpedo boats approached the harbor. They were dis covered by the Russian vessels on scout ing duty and as they drew nearer the Russian forts and ships which were an- chored in the roadstead opened fire on them and sunk them.
 The Japanese fleet. which consisted of sixteen ships all told remained off Port Arthur until daylight. At this hour the Russian vessels were anchored where upon the Japanese vessels disappeared.
 The fate of the crew on the stone laden steamers is not known.
 Since the arrival at Port Arthur of ce>Admiral Makaroff the Russian fleet has been more active.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
FIRST TRAIN ARRIVES.
Line Again Open
 For Travel

Trans-ContinentaI Line Agaln OpeH
 For Travel.
 St. Paul, Minn.i March H.-The first transcontinental train to get through the snow blockade in North Dakota reached St. Paul over the Great Northern road at 10 o'clock to-day.
 The officials report that the line Is again open and traffic has 6een resumed, although there is still some delay. The Northern Pacific Is still tied up north of Dickinson, N. D. It Is expected, however. that the blockade will be broken tonight. officials of the Northern lines state that this has been one of the fiercest winters with snow drifts they have ever experienced.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
Mrs navsu I'll

Atlantic City, N. J.. March 27.--Mrs. Jef- ferson Davis. widow of the President os the Southern Confederacy. who came here from New York after her illness, was last night stricken at her hotel with an attack of acute indigestion. Through her remarkable vitality she rallied today and no apprehension is now felt. Hope is ex- pressed for her rapid recovery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
run Masnna Killed

Guthrie, o. T, March 27.--O. s. Strick- land a prominent contracting mason of City. were killed while engaged in pulling the framework of a stone arch bridge northwest of Ponca City. The arch fell and Strickland and Shaul were buried
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
Cnhnn EIection Frauds.

Havana, March H.-Telegrams from Santiago de Cuba report that all the members of the Provincial Committee on Scrutiny have been arrested on the charge of falsifying the results of cleo tion for congressmen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
Propertv Loss s2Oo. 900.

Princeton, Ind. March I.-The Wa bash, White and Patoka Rivers are rising very rapidly tonight. The property loss is already $2O0,OOO in Southwestern Indiana. All trains are greatly delayed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
Renatition nf 1sa4

Evansville. Ind, March N-The repeti- ton of floods of 1s44 Is feared along the Ohio river. The river Is rising at a rapid rate and has passed the border line which is 35 feet.
 The United States observator says a stage if forty feet or more will be reach- ed at this place this wee. This will do great damage to farmers in the bottoms. It is feared that much wheat will be damaged and log men on the river fear great losses. White river at Hazleton, and the Wabash river at Mount Carmel are rising and farmers have moved their stock to the htlls Pond and Green rivers are also rising at rapid rate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
Torpedo Boat Sunk.

St. Petersbuprg, March 21.--It is stated that one Russian torpedo boat was sunk In the engagement at Port Arthur this morning, but 1t is thought the vessel can be refloated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
Jap Fleet Goes East.

chefoo, March B. 1 a. m.-Chinese iunks which arrived here last night re. port that they passed the Japanese fleet yesterday midway between here and Port Arthur. The Japanese fleet was gcing in an easterly direction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
FOREIGNERS NOT WANTED.
Missouri University Students Desire
 Separate Domitories.

Columbia. Mo, March 2I-The students of the University of Missouri have circu- lated a petition asking that foreigners be excluded from the mems dormitory.
 The petition followed the announcement that an Egyptian student at the Univer- sity had prevailed upon several of his countrymen to enter the University next year and the students claim that the dor mItory should be for the use of Missouri students alone.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
General Henry Dead

Jackson, Miss. March I.-w. M Henry for sixteen years adjutant general of Mis- slssippi. died at his home at 3 o'clock this morning of Bright's disease. He was twice Mayor of Jackson and prom inent fin the affairs of the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
JURY STILL HUNG.
No Decision Reached in Burton
 Case.

Case.
 St. Louis, Mo, March N-After almost twenty-four hours for deliberation since the closing of the case against United States Senator Burton, of Kansas, the jury had not reached conclusion.
 During the afternoon deputies took the twelve jurymen from the hotel In which they were quartered and escorted them around the streets to give them exercise and fresh air. The United States Dis trict Court, which was, ordered to be considered as Having taken an indefinite recess, when the case went to the jury last evening. was kept opened all day and court officers remained on duty to sum mon Judge Adams from his residence at any tune that the jury might need him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
ON HILL OF MARS.
Delegates to Worlds Sunday schooa
 Convention in Athens.

OUANCALI4UAL Al 4AIlIGILas
 Athens, March 27.--Rev. John Potts, Oe Toronto, Ont, preached on the Hill of Mars to-day to the delegates to the Worlds Sunday School Convention. Tho ministers and delegates repeated st. Paurs address to the Athenians
 All the members of the party from the United States are well and will proceed to Jerusalem. where the meeting of the convention will be held.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
pin r.nsa hu Fire

New York, March 27.-A fire in the cleo tric supply department of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad in about $1OoO0O
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
Accident to Warship.

ATgiers, March H.-The Russian torpe- do boat destroyer Buini, while entering this port to-day, went aground and sus- tained extensive damage. The vessel must be docked.