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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-05-13
CASTRO MADE DlCTATUR.
Unusual Powers Conferred on the venezuelan
President.

Caracas, Venezuela (By Cable).-
The Venezuelan Congress, after hav-
ing declared itself constitutional as
sembly, conferred on General Castro
full dictatorial powers for a year.
with the title of provisional president;
General Vale was appointed second
vice president
General Castro was elected Presi-
dent of Venezuela in October, 1901
after having acted as president tor
a wear. According to a decision OF
Congress, he was to hold office tor
term of six years from February 20,
1902. 1t was announced from "a.
racas, May 2, that the constitutional
Assembly had approved the new con-
stitution, dividing the republic into
"a states, and giving the president a
term of six years, instead of four,
Dictatorial powers were probably
conferred on General Castro in order
that lie may put the new constitution
in force.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-05-13

the enemy may invest the place, the
authorities here do not believe the
Japanese will undertake to storm the
position. 1t is believed that the
greater number of the troops have
been withdrawn and that Lieutenant
General StoessePs forces, including
the garrison of Port Arthur, numbers
aboht 10000 men. Some estimates
place them at only 5000. Further
operations on the peninsula on large
scale are dependent upon the develop
ment of the campaign on the main
land.
1t is understood that the landing at
Pitsewo was preceded by bonn
bardment of the shore and was et'
fected under the guns OF Japanese
warships, but it was practically unop-
posed by the Russians.
The Ministry of War received the
following telegram from Major Gen
eral Plug, chief of the military stat; !:
According to the information ]
have received. seven of the enemy's
transports, and afterwards about 40
appeared opposite Ptsewo on the
evening of May 4.
"On the morning Of May s, the
Japanese.began to land at Pitsewo and
on the coast near Cape Terminal
(about Is miles southwest of Pitsewo)
under cover of artillery fire.
cat this moment about 90 trans
ports were observed bearing down up
on the whole front and our posts re-
tired from the shore. ~.
"All papers in the postoffice at Pit
sewo were removed ind the Russian
inhabitants abandoned the town,
According to Chinese reports, by
the evening of May S about 10000 OF
the enemy5s troops had landed and
taken I'D quarters in the Chinese wi.
lagos near the point of debarkation."
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-05-13
NEWS IN SHORT ORDER.
The Latest Happenings Condensed for Rapid
Reading.
Domestic.

Charles ). Reber, formerly book
keeper tor McNeely Company, manu-
tacturers of kid, in Philadelphia, was
committed to prison in default of So
600 bail, charged with forgeries aggre-
eating $4,000
Bishop Stephen N. Merrill, of Chi
cago, senior member of the board of
bishops, presented a petition to the
Methodist General Conference, in Los
Angeles, asking to be retired from &C
tive service.
The executive committee of the
National Civic Federation at meet
ing in New York adopted resolutions
eulogizing the late president of the
Federation, Senator Hanna.
Rev. DR.. Emanuel Vogel Gerhart,
president of the Theological Semin-
airy of the Reformed Church of the
United States, died at his home, in
Lancaster, Pa.
Capt John Halam, veteran of II
years lighting in the Black Hawk,
Seminole and Mexican Wars, died i'll
Oshkosh. Wis. He was 50 years old.
Three more New York brokerage
firms were expelled from the Consol-
idated Stock Exchange for shady
practices.
HomeSteaders at Mineral Lake,
Wis, were obliged to flee i'll their
night garments to escape from the
forest fires.
Secretary Shaw had a conference
with New York fnanciers and ar
ranged for the payment of the forty
millions to the Panama Canal Com
pany through J. P. Morgan & Co.
Two men were killed and seven in
jured by an explosion of gas in the
No. II Colliery of the Lehigh and
Wilkesbarre Coal Company, at Ply
mouth, Pa.
Charles Cunningham, the Oregon
sheep king pleaded guilty to the
charge of conspiring to 1efraud the
United States government OF public
lands
Judge Adams, in the United States
Circuit Court in New York, ordered
the deportation of 20 Italians involved
i'll the naturalization frauds.
A gas explosion demolished the
house of James Mcdaniel, i'll Marion,
Ind, injuring fatally Mrs. Mcdaniel
and her two children.
Five thousand boot and shoe makers
were locked out of the six largest
factories in Chicago. The factories
will run as open shops.
William L. Hartley, white, and
James Edwards. colored, were exc
cuted in Pittsburg for murder.
The German and French Buildings
at the Worlds Fair were dedicated
yesterday.
The United States cruiser Denver
was put in commission.
Plans have been drafted for re-
organization Of the Red Cross Socle-
ty, which will probably be accepted by
both sides to the controversy.
Several witnesses testified in the
trial of General Tyner and Harrison
J. Barrett, charged with conspiracy
to defraud the government
DR.. w. E. Woodend, of w. E.
Woodend & Co., the suspended stock
brokerage firm, was arrested at his
home, in New York.
James c. Cook, known as the oldest
practical printer in the United States,
died at Milford, Mass, aged 81 years.
New England cotton mills may shut
down, curtailment not having met the
situation of overproduction.
New York's offer of $4,000, 900 of
city bonds at 3H per cent. was over
subscribed seven times.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-05-13
Portland Exposition Raises Money.

Washington. D. c. (SpeciaD.-Sat-
isfactory evidence has been presented
to the treasury department by the d.
rectors of the Lewis and Clarke Ex-
position of Portland, Ore, to the ef-
feet that they have complied with the
law and have 100000 cash, subscrip-
tons and appropriations. Assistant
Secretary of the Treasury Taylor &C
cordingly has issued orders for the
preparation of plans for the govern
merit exhibit.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-05-13
Fire Wipes Out Village.

Utica, Mich, (SpeciaD.-Seventeen
business places and ten dwellings
lere destroyed in "a fire which wiped
ut half of this village Practically
bthing could be done in the way OF
hitting the fire until the arrival OF
engine and company of hremen
pm Detroit. as Utica has scarcely
fre-fghting apparatus. The IRE
rted in a barn of the Exchange Ho-
William Upton, a capitalist, is
of the heaviest losers by the de-
ton OF property.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-05-13
9ibetaus Attacked British Column.

London, Especially. - The Daily
Mails Simla correspondent says that
500 Tibetdns, coming from the direc-
ton of Shigatse, attacked the British
mission at Gyangtso at dawn on April
(. The Tibetans were repulsed with
heavy loss and fled. The British had
only two Sepoys wounded.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-05-13
DR.. Herran to Return.

Through Mr.. Andrews, the Colon
bian consul general in New York, the
State Department has learned that
DR.. Herran, the Colombian charge,
who formally Withdrew from Wash.
inpton about two months ago, will
soon return to this city in the same
capacity, indicating a complete res
toration of friendly relations between
the United States and Colombia.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-05-13
Consular Appointments.

The following consular appoint
ments were made by the President:
William F. Wright, Pennsylvania,
consul general at Munich; James H.
Norman, now at Munich to be con-
sui at Three Rivers, Canada; Leo
Bergholz, now at Three Rivers, to be
consul at Dawson City.
L. A. Dent, recently appointed con-
sui at Dawson City, has rendered his
resignation and it has been accepted
Mr.. Wright is resident of Phila-
delphia and was for some years pri-
waite secretary to Senator Quay.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-05-13

DR.. Morton, of the Post Graduate Z
Hospital, New YORK City, discovered
a new X-ray law tending 10 AID sprgl..
cal diagnosis.
The Sweuish National Arts AssOcia.
ton of LIMOS mas asked Tor all au-
thoritatiYe decision as 10 VINO designed
the first monitor.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-05-13
Secretary Of New Commission.

Mr.. Winthrop L. Marvin, of Bos-
ton, has been appointed secretary of
the Merchant Marine Commission, ap-
pointed at the last session of Con-
gress. Mr.. Marvin is a newspaper
man, and is considered to be espe-
cially adapted to the work.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-05-13
Congressional and Departments.

Maryland G. A. R. men are IN
dignant at Corporal Tanner, now
register of wills in the District OF
Columbia. for removing Col. John R.
Rouzer, of Frederick, from the ofhce
of deputy register.
The trial of former Assistant Attor-
ney General Tyner and his assistant,
Harrison Barrett, was continued Dc
fore Judge Pritchard. =,
The Navy Department has declined
to grant third trial tor the cruiser
Denver, which was delivered to the
government.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-05-13

Alexander Mckenzie, professional
beggar of New York City, has invented
device for the protection OF the third
rail. The Inter1or6pgh Company has
offered Pr : Of s4Oo'oOO for sue
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-05-13
re- NIUCHWAN
Retreat Of the Russian
Forces.
III FORTS ARE DISMANTLED.
cuating Western Side OF the Lao
bsula-llDw Up the Magazine at
4 Chang Before the Arrival OF the
arp Fighting Preeedes Japanese
N of That Place.
ang, (By Cable).-There is
flication that the Russians

an9, (By CdDleJ'-i hOi@ -
lication that the Russians
decided to evacuate Niuchwang.
s have been dismantled and all
illery have been placed on board
ms. All the local transportation mas
IN commandered by the Russian
horities. There is current here
i've runor that Japanese troops are
h Bay, on the west side OF
ing Peninsula, and about 90
Eth of Port Arthur, but this
lcks confirmation.
ear is held here that II the
S leave and the Japanese do
bncc take possession OF Much
the brigandS, who are now
the river near Yinkow, will
the place. The foreign resi-
are prepared to resist the bril-
should they come over. The
Sh consul has requested that a
boat be sent to Niuchwang.
be Russians probably will destroy
me vessel is at Niuchwang.
Japanese troops fired on what prob
ably was the last train out OF Port
Arthur as it passed near Port Adams.
They used artillery and small arms
\ and killed or wounded several INN
1t is reported here that Viceroy
Alexieff was slightly wounded PRIOR
to his departure from Port Arthur.
He barely escaped from there before
the Japanese closed the lines OF COM
munication.
The Russian general staff have
moved from Liaoyang to Mukden.
Russians here will not talk OF the
situation for fear that they may I'M
part some information. They do not
! consider that their forces here. are
sufficient to hold this section OF the
country. 1t is probable that the Rus
! sian troops will withdraw to Hardin.
The Russian civilians at Niuchwang
are leaving hurridly and many ma
tives are fleeing the city in fear that
thew will be subjected to maltreat-
ment at the hands of the brigands.'
The Russians are retreatng to-
ward Hacheng, 81 miles east-by-north
of Niuchwang, and are evacuatlng the
western side of the Liaotung pen
insula
On Thursday and Saturday of last
week the Japanese landed 10000 men
a; , Kinchau Bay; 10000 men at Zoo
chhu Bay and 1000 at Pitsewo. They
occupied the towns of Wa-Fung-11en
and Pulantien and destroyed several
miles of the railroad.
Heavy firing has been heard IN the
direction of Kaichau, where Japanese
troops have been seen recently.
The isolation of Port Arthur is COM
plete. Sixteen Japanese warships pro
tected the landing of troops at Kin
chau Bay, directing sweeping hTc
over the narrow sthmus before the
soldiers disembarkcd. Seventy-hve
Russians, who were wounded IN TINS
fighting were brought on the last
train TO arrive here.
Food is scarce at Mukden; the
troops there are eating bean cakes.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-05-13
Kew TO Lao Valley.

Niuchwang is the key to the Lao
Valley. Kinkow, at the mouth OF the
Lao, is the port of Niuchwang, which
is about 80 miles distant up the river.
Kinkow is connected by rail with the
kPort Arthur branch of the Siberian
Railway. -,
Evacuation of Niuchwang by the
Russians will certainly mean its oc-
tupation by the Japs. Kinkow and
Viuc hwang will give the Japanese an
bther important base and a tighter
grip on the railroad.
Some idea of distances IN the pres
ent theater of operations may be gath
Erred from the following figures: From
Port Arthur to Niuchwang is US
miles; from Port Arthur to Hardin is
GO miles; from Hardin to Vladivos-
tok is $50 miles. From ,Chemulpo
Bay to Pingyang is $50 miles.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-05-13
Foreign.

The German Restag adopted res
olution asking the government to in
troduce a bill revising the military
penal code so as to reduce the mini
mum punishment in cases where
private practices resort to violence
against their superiorS. The two con-
sentative parties voted in the mega
tive.
The annual demonstration of the
Primrose League attracted an enor-
nous gathering at Albert Hall, Lon
DON being the centenary year of the
birth of the late Lord Beaconsheld.
Prof. Maxwell Sommerville, the dis
tinguished glyptologist, of the Univer.
sity of Pennsylvania, died in Paris OF
heart disease.
The German Steamer Kurfuerst,
which went ashore on the coast of
Portugal, is a total wreck.
Foreign Secretary Lansdowne
stated in the British House of Com
mons that if greater progress was
not made in the solution of the Mace
DOMAIN situation the powers might
be confronted with grave problem.
King Edward, Queen Alexandra
and the Princess Victoria returned to
London from their tour of Ireland.
Andrew Carnegie presided at the
annual meeting of the Iron and Steel
Institute in London.
The Venezuelan Congress has con-
ferred dictatorial powers upon Presi-
dent Castro.
The Dutch forces captured the
Atchinese position at Tjantoe, Java,
after desperate fight, in which 100
Atchinese were killed. The Dutch
casualties were 7 killed and S officers
and .38 men wounded.
]. Picrpont Morgan stated in Paris
that the United States has appointed
the Morgan Company fiscal agents
for the payment in Paris of the $4o,-
100000 to the Panama Canal Com
pany.
1t is reported in Vienna that there
were serious anti ewish riots IN the
Bessaraban town of Bender, and that
the mob entered houses and threw
women and children out the windows.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-05-13
Financial.

Since April 7 $IS,725,ooo has been
exported.
Snow makes bullish report this
week on the wheat crop.
Details of United States SteePs abb
sorption of the Clarion Company
were perfected yesterday.
President Ripley has won victor.
for the Atchison by getting a drastic
Injunction against strikers.
Cincinnati has had spasm of econ
omy. City Councils reconsidered a
ST ooo,oo loan and will borrow only
half that slim.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02
At San Francisco.

San Francisco. Jan. 1.-ln the presence of record breaking crowd. Proper won the New Year handicap by nose from Fossil. at lngleside today. The event was the feature of q good card and a field of nine faced the barrier with Jen- nlngs's pair. Proper and Dainty heavily played favorites. Oarsman being the sec ond choice. Fossil led until the last jump when Proper, who had been sec ond all the way. got his nose in front. The handicap had d value of S,+30 of which g. 77O went to the winner. Favor ties and we'll played horses were gener- ally successful Weather clear; track last
 trrst race. eleven -sixteenths of mile, seInng-Lady Rimbo. 92 (Kunz), 4 to 1, won; Optimo. 1O1 (Burns). 1 to i, second: : Cardwelton, 10l q. Martini. 6 to l, third Time US l-2. Virgie dor. Capable, Wa terpower, AIbermarle, Clausus also ran.
 second race, six furlongs, selling-At- wood, 107 O.. Jones). to 1, won; Coio- ner Kelly, g9 U.arson). F to l, second i; Instructor, 1U7 e. kelly). 3 to l, third Time, 1:l4 IA Slimy. Standard, Flea, Jack Little, Florianna Bell also ran.
 Third race, eleven -sixteenths of a miic seIIing-Double Six. 100 (LarsSn), to 10, won; Quiet. 95, 'CTravers), 20 to 1, second; Mimo, gS (kunz), 10 to 1. third. Time :O7 1-4 Fonspray, Florinel II, Bummer. Missiles Pride. Troy also ran
 Fourth race. mile and an eighth, New Years handicap-Proper. 123 (J. Martini, II to 5. wont Fossil, 114 (Bullman), 6 10 l. second; Oarsman, 119 (Burns), 1-2 % 1. third. Time, :52 3-4 Yellowtail, Divina, Falconbridge, Dainty, Daisy Green and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02

Claude also ran.
 Fifth race. thirteen-Sixteenths of a mile, selling-Chorus Boy. l02 tBurns) { to l, won; Lurene, 1O3 (BelD. 6 to 1, sec ond: Yelma Clark, 1O3 (J. Martini, to Z, third Time. 1:21. Boutonniere, Yellow stone, Pope Leo. Tamm, Hellas and Pat Morrissey also ran.
 ing-PierCe, 10S (Burns), 10 ,, won; Didc- rot, 1l0 e. Kelly). to 1, second; Frank Woods. lr5 tSmithl. 15 to l. third. Time. l:41 l. 0. C., Past Master, Expedient and Illowano also ran
 Entries for Today.
 First race. seven furlongs. selling-Mer- wan. Boutonniere. No Friend Capable, Adirondack, 101: Bey Hooker, Star Nova, Rio Chico. Donator. 104: Wistaria, S7; Ilhluon, 99; Puredale 94
 Second race. futurity course, selling Ananias, Whoa Bill. no; Creole Jim, Selma, 102; Ebony. 115; Kleinwood, Planet, 107: Et tn Brute Jack Little. 104; kentish Shrew. Ethel Abbott, 97.
 Third race. miIa- selling-El oriente. Constellator, l06; Plan, I do Go. Ss; Lou Clieveden; Miss Vera. Lunar. 99: H. P. Corn. Pat Morrissey. 10l: The Setwardess, 94.
 Fourth race. six furlongs, handicap Mistys Pride. 99; Martinmas. 1O9: Dolly Hayman. lO4: Glen Nevis. S; Arabo, lO6; Wentworth, 1A.
 Fifth race. seven furlongs, selling Mountebank, 11O; Kickunbob, 99; Fl Fons- oroviva, 104; Lady Kent. J Jean Cravier, 102; Prestano, 107; Nullan. los; Aunt Polly, 100; Dotterel H; Rene. o4.
 Sixth race, mile and eighth, selling Arthur Ray, 105; Position, 107; Prestolus, lO2 Expedient, Administer, 104.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02
RECEPTION AT COPENHAGEN.
Minister Swenson condolss Over Ill.,
 ness of the King. 4

Copenhagen. Jan. Lowing to the indls- position of King Christian the Crown Prince Frederick. in his majestx's behalf, today received 'fhe diplomatic corps.
 United States, Minister Swenson. as dean of the corps. requested that the fe- ncitations of the diplomatic body be con veyed to King Christian with their best wishes for his, speedy recovery. The minister also, communicated to the Crown Prince President Roosevelt's message of sympathy with the King in his illness and his felictations on thesnew year. '- It Is said on reliable authority that the condition of the King indicates that he is suffering from gout. which is causing much concern. owing to his advanced age.
 His majesty is 'stiil' at Gmunden, Aus trta. where he went to attend the silver wedding Festivities Of - the Duke and Duchess of Cumberland but is not confined to his bed. '--'--
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02
'GREENvI1LE EVENTS.

Greenville, Jan. 1.-(Special.)-Mrs. F. H. Quitman. after a visit of two weeks to her daughter Mrs. c. c. Henderson, left yesterday for her home at Wash ington, D. c.
 It may be of interest to note that Mrs. 'Quitman is the widow of the only son of Gen. John A. Quitman of Mexi- can war fame. General Quitman was a native of New York. but in early life made his home in Mississippi. He was made Governor of the State and was He was one of the four generals upon whom Congress bestowed gold swords to commemorate their military deeds of honor In the Mexican war. The other three were Generals Scott, Taylor and Twiggs These swords cost $3.7OO each, and are highly prized by descendants of these illustrious men.
 General -Quitman was also presented a sword by the Palmetto Regiment of South Carolina. which he commanded at Chepultepec. In addition to these. a sword from Mississipp: his adopted State. and one from New York, his na- tive State. were presented him. both greatly prized Mrs. Quitman's visits to her daughter give pleasure also to all who know her, for she Is a charming. culture woman.
 The week has been happy one to the young people, various pleasures fill- ing each day. Last evenings entertain ment was a party given by Lewis Per due to his young friends. A string band discoursed music throughout the even- ing. and every moment was fraught with pleasure.
 F. Lasseter and son. Ed Iaaseter were called to Forest Home yesterday by the death of Mir. Lasseter's daugh- ter, Mrs. Hiram Little. The burial took place to-day.
 Mrs s. P. Richardson and grand daughter Leila V. Legg. of Bainbridge. Ga, are guests of Judge Richardson.
 Miss Sallie Wade has returned lo Montgomery. after visit to Mrs. B. H. wilmington.
 Miss A. R. Hopkins of Bernardville, N. J., is visiting Miss Helen Metcalf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02
Personal .nlentien

Mir L. F. Sweatt of St Louis is on a visit to his parents, Mir. and Mrs M D. Sweatt. Hon A P. Smith of Eutaw. Probate Judge of Greene County, spent yesterday in Mont gomery. ..t
 MT. c. L.. Chiffon will preach again in the Court House Sunday afternoon. The sermon will begin at 3:3o o'clock.
 Mir. D. D. Hall of Tensaw returned to Mont gomery last night. Mir. Hail has been at tending college here and went home for the holidays. "t \
 Governor Jelks went to Barbour County yeSteF- day to spend few days with his family He Is expected to return to the Capitol Monday. Mrs, II. P. Lefebvre of Baltimore reached the city yesterday and Is at the Glenrnore. This city was once her home and she has many friends here and in other parts of Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02
sAYs MINE WAs "sALrEp :,
Eastern Men Sue for Recovery of
 S06O .OOO

San Francisco Jan. l.-Robert J. Anderson, representing Eastern men. Is. suing John W. Davis of Amador. Cal; Edward A Davis. his brother, and Frank Hall of this city to re- cover s25o. 900 paid defendants for the Sweep stakes mine near Weaverville and for compen- sation for expenditures on the property amount ing to some hundreds of thousands of dollars. Anderson, the plaintiff. alleges that the mine which he and his associates bought for $500 900, payable in installments of 6 I25 900 each of which two have been paid, was 'saIted.''
 John F. Davis one of the defendants, has represented Amador and other counties of Cali fornia in the State Senate, has been a superior judge and is now code commissioner. v
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02
President. piaE RaceivesI.

Mexico City. Jan. 1.-President Diaz gave a new years reception at the ma tionaI palace today and was called upon by the members of the diplomatic corps Fenton McCreary. charge d'affaires of the United States represented the American government. There was a great array of high military officials and naval officers in dress uniform. cabinet ministers, Sen ators. judges. representatives and citizens General Mena. Minister of War and Ma rine, made an eloquent speech in behalf of the army and navy. President DIaz was in excellent health and spirits.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02
Plus Iakes Leo's Apartments,

Rome, Jan. Hope Plus has taken the apartment recently occupied by Pope Leo
 which has been entirely renovated Car dinal Merry Del Val has left the Borgia apartment. the occupation of which aroused so much discussion in the press, it being feared that injury would be done to the master pieces of Pinturicchio which are there. The cardinal went to an apart ment called Ledokowski where the cardi-
 nal of that name took refuge during the Rulturkampf. .-.st .s. .. ..