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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13
ST. LOUIS A SURPRISE.
Democrats Did Not Fancy the "Chi-
 cago,, Influence.

cago" Influence.
 Washington, Jan, 12-The Democratic National Committee today furnished surprise, selecting St. Louis as the place for holding the National Convention of 1904. The date fixed for the Convention wac Wednesday. July 6. at Il o'clock
 Previous to the meting of the Commit tee it seemed a foregone conclusion that Chicago would be selected as the place of meeting, but political sxigencies ent- cred into the situation and majority of the Committee voted for St. Louis.
 For some hours previous to the meeting of the Committee there was talk in the corridors and among Democratic leaders that the Convention in Chicago might be subject to the influence of strong move ment and a strong newspaper influence fin favor of some particular candidate. Mr. Knapp of The St. Louis Republic. limited at this in his speech by saying that the Convention if held in St. Louis would be welcomed by an absolutely fair press.
 The Committee meeting covered consld- erable discussion of politics and the claims of various candidates were advo- cated by their partisans, but nothing like favoring any candidate appeared in the Committee proceedings.
 MT. Bryan Not Informed.
 W. J. Bryan. when the Committee had concluded its labors. appeared. but his visit was without any apparent political significance. Asked what he thought of the situation. MT. Bryan said that he (Bryan) moved with deliberation and events occurred too rapidly in some quar- ters for him to keep pace with them. In answer to another question he replied that 1t was yet too early to outline the issues for the coming campaign.
 When the Committee went into session, the appointment of Edward Sefton of the District of Columbia committee was taken Chairman Jones explained why he made the appointment and a member of tic Committee moved to substitute James L.. Norris for Sefton. MT. Stone of Mis- souri, Vice-Chairman, defended the action of Chairman Jones in appointing Sefton, claiming that he had the right to make the selection. The greater portion of the session was devoted to the contest fer membership on the Committee between James l.. Norris and Edward Sefton, from inc District of Columbia Mir. Sefton, in he interest of harmony. declined to serve m the Committee and by resolution the whole mater was referred to a committee to be appointed by Chairman Jones.
 At 1:SO the Committee took a recess un- til 8 o'clock.
 Session is Resumed.
 The session of the committee was re- sumed at o'clock for the purpose of nearing arguments of the representatives of the three cities desiring the conven- tion. Judge A. A. Goodrich and George w Peck spoke for Chicago. Judge Good rich spoke of the charge that he said hAA kseR made in the coErtdaEs of the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13
THE RUSSIAN BUDGET.
Expenditures for 1904 Estimated at
 S063. .220. 106.

St. Petersburg, Jan. H.-The Russian budget for 1904 estimates the ordinary receipts at $s4O.O47.2ls against $s4s. .s16SSs for 1908. The expenditures are estimated at SsGs, ,22s, ,l25 against ts4O .611 for 1sOe. The extraordinary revenue Is estimated at $99,- ZT, ,2si and the extra ordinary expenditures $1Os, ,Os9, ,402.
 The principal departmental appropria- tlons as contrasted with 1908 are: Holy Synod S14,e65, ,9a5 against S14.1s9. .024; foreign once, sS.2Oe,SSs against sssSn. .O2i war. slsOs-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13
OPTIMISM IN BERLIN.
German Newspapers Scout the Ides
 of War,

of War.
 Berlin, Jan. 12-The German foreign office holds to the opinion that war in the Far East Is still highly improbable. Beyond this the official statements do not go. Unofficial opinion. especially that of the newspapers. regards the state- ments telegraphed from the Far East of extreme tension as part of a great dIplo- matic game designed to make Russia be- lieve that more concessions must be made or Japan will attack.
 The German newspapers have no spe- cial correspondents in the Far East and rely for news either on outside agencies or on ofnc1al sources here. Since the of- hcial sources consistently aver that war is wholly out of the question, not a sim gle newspaper in Germany. 50 far as the correspondent has seen, regards war as likely.
 The German foreign ohlce Is we'll in- formed, especially from the Russian side, and 1t may be informed that the positive official optimism here is derived from knowledge that Russia will not permit war to break out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13
rhe Moccasin Aeain FTOated.

Norfolk, Va, Jan. 12.-The United States submarine torpedo boat Moccasin which went ashore on the North Carolina coast near currituck inlet December B. was successfully noated by the govern ment tug Peoria today and the Peoria has arrived in Hampton Roads with the Moccasin in tow. The Moccasin win be docked in the Norfolk navy yard at once to ascertain what damage has been done her bottom. She Is reported to be in good condition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13
Their Zeal Costs the Windy
 City the Plum.
As to Talk of Candidates, Judge Parker Seems to Be the Favor ite, Although There arc :,
 Others in the Field.
Advertiser Bureau, Colorado Building.
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Washington, Jan. I
 The cratic National Committee succeeded in its intention to dispatch its work in a prompt,s business way. It early disposed of the little District of Colum- bia row over a committeeman by turning the matter over to a special committee. voted to have the convention at St. Louis July 6. and adjourned. Early yesterday Chicago undoubtedly had the advantage in the contest, but some quiet tips went around that the Hearst boomers. largely locally composed of numerous labor organizations. would like as not pack the convention hali ana votes that had inclined naturally to Chicago as the most central city with the best accommodations unhesitatingiy went to St. Louis.
 As to presidential indications the Par ixer sentiment predominated from the be- ginning to the end of the meeting. is seemed to settle giving much attention to any other candidate, although the Hearst boomers maintained a persistent reitera- tion about the strength of the Congress- man-editor's with the workingmen every where and the power of money. He
  duct his campaign"
 Bryan on Hand.
 Colonel William J. Bryan, just returned from his two months trip through. Eu- rope and looking excellently we'll spent most of the afternoon at the Capitol, ex- changing talk with congressional ac- uuaintances Although his reception on all sides was cordial and kindly, there was none of the haste of obeisaIlce which marked the greeting he received four years ago He spent some time at both ends of the Capitol. He started for the shorehan, where the Democratic Com mittee was in session, few minutes be- fore o'clock, thinking the committee would still be in session, but 1t had ad- iourned when he reached the hotel
 Notwithstanding the National Commit tees work has been done until the con- vention meets there was nothing about 1t of the certainty of the choice of a candidate foreshadowed as there was at the meeting recently of the Republican committee. The campaigning for the fa- vorites, Parker. Cleveland. German, Oi- ney, Hearst and Gray. 1t is realized. will go on without abatement until the con- vention names the ticket. It Is reported tonight that as soon as Congressman Hearst learned that the con- vention was to be held in St. Louis he countermanded an order for some presses for his paper in Boston and directed that they be sent to St. Louis. where he will start a paper with an afternoon and morning edition.
 R. H Watkins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13
pr pabneY FormalIy Chosen.

Cincinnati, Jan 12.-At a meeting of the board of trustees of the University of Cincinnati here to-day. Dr. Charles Dabney. president of the University of Tennessee, at Knoxville, was formally @lected president of the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Dabney was offered the presidency of the University several weeks ago. and has announced his ac- ceptance in a letter to the trustees.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13
nrirrs santenced for DaY.

New York, Jan. 12.-Ex-Congressm Edmund H. Driggs. of Brooklyn. was to- day sentenced to imprisonment for one day in Maymont street jail and to pay fine of S7,0OO Driggs was convicted of accepting money while congressman elect for securing a contract for the pur- chase of automatic cashiers from the Bradt-Dent Company for the Postofice Department
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13
REPLY or JAPAN.
Conference to Decide on Nots to Bus

sia.
 ToIxio. Jan. l2-The final conferences before. the throne to decide upon the re- sponge to Russia began at o'clock this afternoon It was attended by all the members of the cabinet. Ave of the elder statesmen, Admirais Ito and i5uin, ana General Kodama. Previous to the com ference Admiral Yamamto.s representing Premier Katsura. who is indisposed, had e private audience with the Emperor. Foreign Minister Komura and Marauis Ito also conferred privately.
 The formal confersnce before the throne was of fbng duration and Its result Ia un- known. It is said. however. that the re- sponse which was drafted yesterday was approved and that 1t win he soon deiiv- cred to Baron DeRosen. the Russian Min tster.
 , This answer of Japan is regarded as the final step In the negotiations. Public :n- terest in the outcome ia at fever heat and developments are anxiously awaited.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13

s7s,o4s against s1s4. .sii. .scs:; navy s5ssll, ,sis against 4s7,sI5, ,s2o; financs s1S6. .0s1. .315, against sfsl. 7o5. .os4; agriculture, $24.all, ,s5f against <sl5n,es7; educational, s2sl. .ssS- arainst Slo,s5s, ,eee: trafic, Sess, ,ea7, ,s0s q agafnst s22s, .967: loans to compenics. $sl .asooo0. The free cash on hand amounts to s15s,ooo.eoo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13
Wiiu 0rdarad onanad.

Seoul. Jan. D-The Emperor of Corea has ordered Che opening of wiju. sub ject to the acqulescenee of China, by tel. egraph. The American, English. Russian. are under guard. It is said that sweep ing changes will be made soon In the personnel of the Corean government fa- vorabls to Japanese Interests.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13
nonditinn nf RuahnaII.

Columbus, O., Jan. 12.-Former Cover nor Bushnells condition continues eriti- cal. At 1l:sO o'clock tonight 1t was stat ed at the hospital he might Huryive an- other day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13
MEN RUSHED
 TO THE FRONT Russia Sending Tro0Ds to Far East. |JAPAHEsEPREPARERHPLY |Long Conference Defsre the Throne in TshiA ! 1, China Has Ratiasa xsw cenmsrcial Treaty With unissd ssasss and
 it VIII Soon Ds Tn Effect
 
IAPANESEPRERA AkB RERLY

Pekin, Jan. 12.--Authentic informasion has reached the legations here that the divisions of Russian troops are coming by the Siberian Railway. a&
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13
WILL SOON B1 IN FORCE.
New Treaty Between United statsl

< and China
 Washington, Ian. 11--sir Tung Lung ChsuG. the Chinese Minister here, called upon Acting Secretary of state Loomis late today and informed him that he had received a cable dispatch from peIxin stating that the Emperor had aflxcd his seal to the chiness-.American treaty and further that he had accedsd to the re- quest of the American Government through Minister Cougsr for the fmme- diake exchauGe of rakificafions. There fore. without awaiting } the srr1val in washington of the copy of the treaty frosn Pskln. the Minister and Secretary Hay will. within . day or two, sign a protocol equivalent to ths exchange of ratzilcnt1ons, and the Presidept'H prpcla- nnatfon being ienaed. the convention win 60 into effect immediately,
 The Ministers advices induced the etate Department to change the plan t had formed early in the day to wait the ar rival of the mail copy of the trsaty.
 Jap Engineers Are Msady.
 Liverpool, Jan. 1z--An lnfereatinE state ment in, connection with the strategic value of the Siberian Railway was made today by Fulford Bush. q member of . British mercantile firm at New Chwsne. Addrrnsing the IAverpeol Cham Der of Commerce., Mir. Bush. after cover ing the question of the light construction of the railway and the prehabllity of the line being blocked if subjected Co heavy military traffic. baid that his own ohser- vatiozs coupled with trustworthy native information convinced him that at least 900 Japanese military engineers disguised as Chinese coolies, baters and other men ials had been distributed at points along the railroad and that it would not bs q fortnight after the declaration of war before the line would be blown up at . dozen places. ,
 view of the great commercial interests iii- volved. to take active steps in connection with Japan and other powers to secure the fuliillmeut of obligations from China.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13
The 0ogpel of Peaee.

''I hope and pray for the day when ths gospel of peace win reign stipf elas, in the world and when international disputes shall be settled. not on the Held of hattls. of legislation by wise men who havA given profound study to International questions
 Lieutenant-Genefal Nelson AIIles ana
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-01
Also Startling Disclosures of Crime
Among Public officials.
EVERY PHASE OF ACTIVITY

The most important events OF
local Importance during the year
we're:
Work commenced on the new
union station and for the elimination
of grade crossings.
Work begun on the flltration
plant.
Investigation of the Post Office
Department and resulting indict-
ments of many officials and others.
Arrest of James M. A. Watson
charged with appropriating $4,000
OF District funds.
Opening of the new Washington
Public Library.
Remains of Alexander r. Shep-
herd received in this city.
Eleven new public school build
ings opened.
Steps taken for the erection OF an
office building for the House OF Keep
resentatives and for new Agricul-
tural Department building.
Prof. Langley's flying machine
failed twice to fly.
+ Three new justices of the District
Supreme Court qualified.
/ Nearly successful canvass of Y.
/ NJ. c. A. to raise funds for new
building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-01

Increasing traffic has been the principal
feature of street railroad administration
during the past year. There were no addi-
lions to the existing systems, but during
the twelve months just closed authority has
AQueduct bridge with the understanding
been given for the reconstruction Of the
that trackage arrangements for it's use can
be made by all street railroads coming to
the Virginia side of the bridge. The Old
Dominion and Great Falls company which
controls the right of way over the bridge,
has made contract for the construction of
the first seven miles of a road from the
Aqueduct bridge to the Great Falls, with
the purpose of going on with the balance Of
the work. A bill has also been introduced
in Congress asking on behalf Of the same
company the right to come into the city and
build cross-town line running along M
street from Georgetown to the new union
depot, and thence east to the Bladensburg
road, and south along 10th street, east to
the navy yard. The right has also been Sc
cured to extend the tracks of a road to be
built on Pennsylvania avenue east at the
Eastern Branch bridge across that bridge
Real Estate.
Favorable conditions continued to be the
characteristic of the real estate market
during the year. in spite of the disturbed
state Of the stock market. Owing to the
high price of materials and the uncertainty
Of labor as much new work was not be-
have been the case There was, however, a
good deal of building, as the work started
last season was being finished. During the
closing months of the year the market has
been active. especially in the demand for
houses. Under the influence of this condi-
ton rents advanced somewhat, and the
number of vacant houses in the city were
reduced to a minimum. Homeseekers were
notably in evidence during the year, and a
large number Of houses were sold While
the tide in fiat building has been somewhat
checked. yet the results of the renting sea-
son show that the market is not yet over
| stocked. Several large buildings were fin
ished and the apartments were readily
taken and additional suites could have been
disposed of. The tendency, however, seems
to be to go rather slowly on large enter
| prises Of this character until the real con-
dition Of the market is fully developed.
Local Organizations.
The active canvass made by the Young
Mems Christian Association to complete
| the fund for the erection of a new building
| received stimulus from the offer of John
| D. Rockefeller to give $4,000. contingent
upon the whole amount being raised. A
movement was started by the order of
| Odd Fellows to found here a home for wild
] ows and orphans Of deceased members. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-01

municipal building.
The Filtration Plant
One of the most important works in
augurated during the year was the es-
tablishment Of plant near Soldiers Home
for the filtration of the water served to
the people for drinking and other purposes.
Contracts for the work were let In April,
but the actual work OF excavating was
not begun until May following. In the
prosecution Of this work there are en-
ployed five steam excavators, two steam
rollers. eight locomotives. with the neces-
sary dump cars. and mules and wagons,
besides the necessary scrapers. The
amount of excavation required Is $4,000
cubic yards There have been already re-
moved 10000 cubic yards. leaving to COM
plete excavation 100000 cubic yards. At
the present rate of progress 1900 cubic
yards per diem. this work will require 1l5
days, or about four months, provided no
physical obstacles are encountered.
The concrete work consists Of Ill. 100
cubic yards The plant now erected to do
this work consists Of four cubical concrete
mixers. with an estimated capacity each of
800 cubic yards per diem OF ten hours. 1t
machines. under ordinary favorable con-
ditions. will be 1000 cubic yards, and could
easily be SO handled. by running at night.
and, II necessary, continuously for twenty
four hours. Preparations are completed
for working at night, and the steam shovels
are 30 working. It IL estimated by Col.
Miller, the engineer officer In charge OF the
construction Of the filtration plant, that
the concrete work will be completed In
about six months, and he expresses the
opinion that all the contractors will be able
to complete their contracts BY December J,
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inaugurated the festivities.
Distinguished Visitors.
General William Booth, head of the Sal.
walton Army. was In Washington in the
early part of February. He was entertain-
ed at luncheon by President Roosevelt and
at dinner by Senator Hanna, and made the
opening prayer on one morning in the
United States Senate.
General Baden-PoweI. the distinguished
English soldier. visited the city on April 1H
He was received by the President inspect-
ed the cavalry corps at Fort Myer, and waa
otherwise entertained
Budget Meakin, the English sociologist.
made tour Of the District In the latter
part OF April. inspecting the housing con-
ditions.
On May 4 a party of forty-four German
land owners, making a tour of study In the
United States, visited Washington and was
received and entertained by the Secretary of
Agriculture.
The Minnesota Editorial Association. 10
strong, visited the city on May 25. They
were addressed at a function by Commits
sioner West
The Honorable Artillery Company of Lon
don, escorted by the Ancient and Honorable
Artillery Company of Boston. visited WASH
ington October on their tour of the eastern
section of the United States and Canada
They were received by the President of the
United States and lavishly entertained dur
ing their stay In the city.
The Mosely commission of English edu-
Gators was In the city on October 20 and
was received by the President.
Jacob Riis the distinguished New York
socfologist, visited Washington on a tour of
inspection on December IA and made ex-
tensive inspections of the sanitary condi-
tons obtaining here.
Conventions
The National Retail Grocers' Association.
on the return to New York from Norfolk,
was entertained In this city on September
IL by the local branch OF the associa ton.
The annual meeting Of the Railway Mail
Clerks Association opened on September 10
and was addressed by post office officials
The fifth annual meeting of the Virginia
Association of Local Fire Insurance Agents
was held at the Raleigh Hotel on Septem-
Der % and "a
The National Spiritualists' Association
began it's annual convention at the National
Rifles Armory on October 90
The National Association of Retail Drug
gists met in convention In this city on
October 9.
The Eastern and Western Retail Butchers
Association met in convention here on Oc-
tober Z.
The American Public Health Association
was in convention here on October 20.
On October &c the twenty-ntuth annual
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The past year in the churches has been
one of conventions. anniversaries and no.
ticeable progress along the lines of mis-
sionary. philanthropic and general Chris
tan activity. There have been a number
of changes in pastorates and several more
are soon to occur, the preliminary steps
having been taken.
Among the more important denomins-
tional conventions and conferences that
were held in this city during the past year
were the meeting Of the archbishops of the
Catholic Church, April %; the meeting of
the synod of :, Baltimore, Presbyterian
Church. October II: the pan-American con-
gress OF bishops of the Protestant Episco-
pal Church. beginning october 20 and the
Church of the United States, October "a.
At many of these conventions questions
were considered and decided which were of
vital Importance to the church bodies.
There was one centennial celebration In
church circles this year. The old New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church, famiI-
iarly known as the Church of the Presi-
DENTS" held special services for several
days. beginning November l6 to comment
crate the one hundredth anniversary df its
founding. This celebration was unGdue
from the fact that President Roosevelt,
the members of the cabinet, the Justices of
the United States Supreme Court and a
large number of the members Of Congress
attended on one occasion. when the Presi-
dent and Secretary Hay made addresses
from the old Lincoln pew. The Fourth
Presbyterian Church. Columbia Heights,
| celebrated the seventy-fifth anniversary of
November Fl. Two congregations, the
| Waugh NJ e. and the Congress Street M
p, commemorated the 1ftieth anniversary
| Of their organization. the former March 20
and the latter November 30.
| Many new philanthtopic projects have
| been undertaken, and new fields Of foreign
| and home missionary work have been en-
| tered upon by several churches. Organiza-
| ton has been perfected in some instances
| new religious societies and Sunday schools
| formed. The general tendency has been to
push forward, and in almost every case
| this has met with flattering success.
! Foundry and St Paurs Methodist Epis-