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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30

The casualties were as follows: ySSed: Commander Hirosotakeo, one uR v of ficer and two sailors. Seriously V q nded: Sub-Lieutenant Shimada. slight e, wound ed: Lieutenant Masaki, Engiy ~ Kurita and six sailors.
 The remainder were safely taken in by our torpedo boat destroyer iotiila and torpedo boat fotilla. Of the torpedo boat fiotilla, the Cadaka and the Tsubame, while escorting the ''bottling up squad ron" and at about one mile from the entrance of Port Arthur, engaged in a fight with one destroyer of the enemy and inflicted serious damage on her. The enemy's ship retreated, raising an enor- nous column of steam as If her boiler was broken.
 When all the members of the "bottling up squadron" had been taken in and our boats withdrew to the outside of the harbor. a ship which appeared like one of the enemy's was seen at the foot of Golden Hill utterly incapable of action.
 Although both our destroyer fiotilla and our torpedo boat fiotilla were sub jected to a terrific firing from the enemy until the dawn, not the slightest damage was done to any of the boats.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
RIVERS ARE OVERLOOKING Danger Great In Lower
 Indiana.
 - .LEvEEsCLosELY YwATCHED In Michigan Property Loss is
 :nOrmous.
LEVEESCLOSELY WATCHEI
Fears Felt at Saginaw of Anothe, Flood-Many Persons Thrown
 Out of Work By the k High Water.

Indianapolis. March 2a--All rivers trib- utary to the Wabash and Ohio are over flowing and great damage has been done to farms and buildings throughout South ern Indiana.
 At Vincennes, the danger seems great est. Every precaution Is being taken to prevent the possible breaking of levees All sanitary sewers have been stopped with sand bags. Nearly all of the large manufacturing plants have been forced to close and 1t Is thought that the city gas plant will be closed tonight The electric light plant is also in danger. The Evansville and Terre Haute Railroad has suspended operations In the White river bottoms. 10000 acres of wheat are inundated.
 At Petersburg. the river has backed into several mines, forcing them to close Hazelton has been completely isolated
 The gauge at Evansville registers 3l feet 8 inches which is almost foot above the danger line. Between Evans. vile and Terre Haute several levees have broken, flooding hundreds of valuable farms.
 To-day the east span of the big stee bridge at Bloomfield. the only remaining bridge across the White river for a dis tance of 50 miles was swept away. NC trains are running through Greene county
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
COMING OUT
 FOR PARKER New York Papers Endorse
 Him. AN1llacsIs OF RoOsEvEL T Character of Judge Will Ap- peal to Voters.
 ---s----- Nine-Tenths of the Democratic Msm- bers of the House and Senate Said to be For New
 York Jurist.
 
ANlllncSIS OF ROOSEVELT I
Nine-Tenths of ths Dsmocratio Mem-
Advertiser Bureau,
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.
 Washington, March @.
 Members of Congress of both parties today discussed with quickened interest the political situation as developing in New York. The New York newspapers were found unusually interesting both in news and editorial expression.
 the main event of editorial demonstra- tion was the changed attitude of The New York World. Until today that pa. per has tenaciously chung to advocacy of the nomination of Grover Cleveland. It now comes out squarely for Judge Alton B. Parker of New York.
 The World discussed all the candidates who have been most frequently men tioned. and after cpnceding them una vailable, said the Democratic party must now turn to Judge Parker.
 Today The Worlds Washington Bureau interviewed Democratic members of Con- gross with the result. as it will announce tomorrow. that nine-tenths of Senators and Representatives who are Democrats. are decidedly for the nomination of Judge Parker.
 Senator Carmack Talks.
 Senator Carrnack of Tennessee, one of the original Parker advocates said to- night:
 That feature of The Worlds expprea- sion which sefned the strongest was it's IChSreuSSS tO tHO IdCI tnttt tHS CoubcENA~ tive citizens look to the antithesis of Mir. Roosevelt. That antithesis Is best fur- nished by Judge Parker. He is . man of judicial temperament whose whole life shows respect for law and reverence for the constitution and all the prece- dents and traditions of the republic.
 His long service on the bench. though yet in the prime of manhood, strengthens the trust of the country in his candidacy. while his superior demeanor and his re- pproachless records are in strong con- trast with recklessness of the present ad- ministration. The personality Of the can- dldates Is bound to cut a big figure in the coming campaign, believe his nom ination vii mean & pemocrSS sln the White House for a thltd time Ance the civil war
 Mir. Cxrmack's views are typical of the sentiments or that proportion of men fin Congress who are not for the nomination of William R. Hearst, Of whom there are at the utmost out of 201 Democrats.
 To the correspondent of The New York World Representative Clayton of Ala 'bama today said: "The World should have pointed out the logic of Judge Par ker's candidacy long ago. He is the man for the party. He can carry New York. which will insure victory, for he will rec onclle all factions, and his candidacy will bring out a full vote. The exigencies of the situation warrant his nomination by acclamation."
 Senator McLaurin, who had been re- ported as favoring the nomination of Congressman Hearst, today said: T fa- vor the nomination Of a conservative Democrat. Such a man l believe Judge Parker to be.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
No JAPANEsE ACCOUNT.
Size of the Contending Forces at
 Chongiu is Unknown.

CnongJu IS UnknoWu.
 London, March 30.-No Japanese report of the land operations in Korea has yet been received here and there is much speculation as to the size of the oppos- ing armies, regarding which there is no reliable information.
 4 correspondent at Russian headquar- ters in Mukden telegraphs that accord ing to reports received there about 10000 Japanese have crossed the river at Chin changau and 5000 have advanced north from Chongju.
 The Chronicles Shanghai correspondent asserts that practically the whole Jap anese army in Korea, consisting of 100, 900 men. is concentrated at Pax Chieng and AnJu, only small attachments being left in Southern Korea to maintain commit nication.
 A St. Petersburg special says that 8 Russian division of 25,0OO men in South ern Ussuri Is advancing in two columns through Korea, the main column coming along the east coast road reached Puk- chang. 1SO miles from the Tumen River. and the fEanking column consisting of Cossacks and mountain artillery coming alng the valley of the Tumen River to- wards its source has reached the coast of Lake TadiJi. This column reports that the Japanese are advancing north from Gensan and that their advance guard Is encamped at Chongping. It is probable, however. that none of these reports can p9 accepted as authentic
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
NEW YORK FOR PARKER.
The World Says Delegation Will Be
 Instructed.


 Atlanta, Ga, March 29.-A special to The Journal from Washington says:
 Democrats in Congress are watching with the keenest interest for the result of the primaries today in Greater New York to elect delegates to the State Con vention. This mornings papers show sew erai significant strawS both in the news and in editorial expressions.
 The New York World, which up to this day has consistently advocated the nom- ination of Grover Cleveland, now comes out for Judge Parker.
 The World, after relinquishing hold up- on Cleveland and discussing other Dem- Ocrats who have been most prominently considered and dlsmissng their chances as showing the improbable, says:
 This elimination by the logic of events and of facts leaves Judge Alton B. Par ker as the only potential candidate in the East"
 After speaking in high praise of the character and ability of the Judge, The World adds that 1t Is already apparent that he will have a united and an in- structed delegation from New York.
 The Times has a strong editorial advo- eating Judge Parker.
 The Herald's news columns for some days have had the strongest Parker col bring
 The most significant thing in the news is the final declaration of William J. Bryan for William R. Hearst and his aVowed opposition tU Parker
 This Is taken here among even the for mer Bryan supporters as hurting Hearst and helping Parker. Democrats in Wash ington have long since grown sick of Bryan's rule or ruin conduct, and now look upon him as a wouid-be wrecker of the party that twice gave him It's high. est honor
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
HIRED THUGS 1 OF THE UNION |St. Louis Grand Jury Re- turns Bills. OUTCOME OF THE STRIKE Leaders of Teamsters' Organ
 ization Accused. Charged With Having Brought Meu from the windy City to Assault
 Non-Union Drivers
 of Trucks
OUTCOME OF THE STRIKE

St. Louis. March Establishments were returned late to-day against six general officers of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters charging them with being accessories before the fact in connection with the assault on Basil Rutherford, a non-union teamster.
 The men arrested are: Cornelius F. Shea, Indianapolis. general president; A. bert Young, Indianapolis. general organ ixer; Charles Robb, Chicago. sixth vice president William Roubotham. Indian 1 apolis. corresponding secretary; Danief Thurman. Chicago. general secretary; ]; George Innes. Indianapolis, one of tha general organizers.
 The latter has been arrested and war | rants have been issued for the arrest of the others.
 Indictments were returned against Erfa- est Ruck. Michael Ryan and William KiE- Iy. all of Chicago, charging them with committing the assault on Rutherford. February &
 It is also charged in the indictments against tho general officers of the team sters' union that they imported thugs from Chicago to assault non-union driv~ CTS.
 Ruck, Ryan and Kelly were witnesses before the Grand Jury to-day. They had already given signed statements to the police officials in which the officers Of the union are mentioned as having, it 1e alleged by the men, been instrumental in bringing them to St. Louis.
 The union drivers in St. Louis declar- ed strike last January and the difEaf~ ences between the liverymen and their employers have never been adjusted More than 800 drivers are affected by the striIsa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
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BURTON N. HARRISON DEAD.
He Was Private Secretary to Presi-
 dent Jefferson Davis.


 Washington, March 29.--Burton Norvilie Harrison. lawyer of New York and husband of Mrs. Burton Harrison. the author, and father of Congressman Har- rfson of New York City. died here to- night aged 65 years. Death resulted from q general breakdown due partly to old age
 Mir. Harrison was born in New Orleans and was graduated from Yale in 1859. Du- ring the war MT. Harrison was Private Secretary to Jefferson Davis. the Presi- dent of the Southern Confectionery. re- maining with him in the relation of al- most a son as we'll as Secretary to the end of the war. He shared in the cap ture of Mfr. Davis rather than forsake his fortunes at their fall
 When Mir. Davis was carried to Fort ress Monroe for imprisonment. Mir. Har- rison was sent to prison in Washington and finally sent to Fort Delaware, where he remained in solitary confinement until 1866. when he was released Mir. Harrison during the latter months of his Imprisonment studied law and went into the office of former Judge Fullerton in New York. where he has since contin- ued in the practice.
 Mir. Harrison was a prominent club man in New York. He was Secretary to Mayor Wyckham Of New York and was largely instrumental in the prosecution of the Tweed ring. He married Miss Con- stance Cary of Virginia. His surviving sons are Congressman Harrison of New York City. Archibald Cary Harrison and Fairfax Harrison of Washington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
FIRST SHOT OF WAR.
Fired by the Korietz After Japs
 Launched Torpedoes.

Launched Torpedoes.
 St. Petersburg, March 29.-According to letter received from an officer of the Russian gunboat Korietz, which was de stroyed by the Japanese at Chemulpo, his ship technically fired the first shot of the war, but this shot was not fired until atfer the Japanese had fired three torpedoes in an effort to sink the Ko- rietz.
 The officer writes that February g., without knowing that there had even been a rupture of diplomatic relations. the Korietz left Chemulpo for Port Ar thur, with dispatches from M. Pavloff. the Russian Minister to Korea. and met the Japanese cruiser and torpedo squad ron while still in neutral waters. Being ursuspicious, the Korietz steamed be- tween the two divisions of the squadron with the tarpaulins still covering her guns, when 1t was noticed that the cruis- CTS were training their guns on the Rus sian vessel, but it was not until the tor pedo boats began to manoeuvre prepara- tory to torpedoing that those on board tho Korietz became really alarmed. It was then decided to put back into the harbor.
 While the Korietz was going west, the Japanese launched torpedo which pass ed aStern, ana then the captain orueFeu quarters sounded. The Japanese launched another torpedo. but it was only when a third torpedo went towards the Korietz's beam that the commander or- dered fire opened and two shots were fired. The third torpedo sank just before reaching the Korietz.
 The letter also says that next day the captain of the British cruiser Talbot, at the request of the Russian cruiser Va riag. asked the Japanese admiral why the Korietz had been attacked. He re- piled that war had been declared at 2 o'clock the day before.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
TOGO SENDS REPORT.
Tells of Second Attempt to Bottle Up
 Port Arthur.

Port Arthur.
 Washington, March 29.-The Japanese legation has received from Tolxio tha foI- lowing official report made by Admiral Togo respecting the second attemnt to bottle up the Port Arthur squadron.
 About S:SO a. m. of the 27th of March the 'bottling up squadron" composed of four ships. escorted by a torpedo boat destroyer flotilla and torpedo boat fiotiIIa reached the outside of Port Arthur and without ninding the searchlights of tbe enemy, steered straight towards the en- trance of the harbor. At about two ma rine leagues from the entrance. tbe ''bottling up" squadron vas discovered bv the enemy. Thereupon the shore batteries and guardships showered hot fire on the squadron. but in spite of the terrific fire the ships made their way into the inner roadstead one after the other
 The steamer Chiyo Maru anchored at position about half a cable from the Golden Hill. blew itself up and sank. The Fukui Maru passed little ahead of the Chiyo Maru by Its left side, and at the moment when she was lowering anchor was shot. by a torpedo from the enemy's destroyers and sunk in that position Hacki Hiko Maru anchored to the left of the Fukui Maru and blew itself up and sunk Yoneyma Maru. colliding with the stern of one of the enemy's torpedo boat destroyers. passed between Chiyo Maru and Fukui Maru and anchored in the middle of the rOadstead. At this mo- nent the ship was shot by a torpedo From the enemy, and. consequently. by reason of that torpedo. she was carried oward the left side shore and sunk side Eays.
 The result of the action being aS above described, there is some space left be- ween Hachi Hiko and Yoneyma Maru. It is a matter of regret that the road Aaad could not be completely Rlosad NJ,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
cAss1N1 DELIVERS NOTES.
They Have to Do With the Red Cross
 and Yinkow Mines.

Washington. March 29.-Count Cassini. the Russian Ambassador. has delivered to the State Department the following notes:
 q have the honor by direction of my Government to bring to the attention of your excellency that the Red Cross has fitted up a floating hospital on board a steamer of the Eastern Chinese Railroad Company, now at Port Arthur, and that the necessary steps have been taken in all that concerns its exterior painting in Its crew and its equipment in order that the vessel may comply with the stipulations of The Hague conference concerning the application to maritime warfare of the principle of the conven- ton of Geneva of August. 1860
 By order of my Government. I have the honor to bring to the attention of your excellency that owing to existing circumstances, the lieutenant of his ma Jesty in the Far East finds himself un- der the necessity of causing mines to be laid at the mouth of the Liao River near Yinkow. Neutral merchant vessels may still be freely admitted into the above named port on condition that they shall comply with the regulation issued for the purpose I"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
BENNErT WILL CASE.
Matter Hard Fought Before Connecti-
 cut Court.

New Haven. Conn, March 2s.-Philo s. Bennett's will was admitted as a com petent document for probating by Judge Edwin B. Gager of the Superior Court as the result of the first days hearing in the appeal of William Jennings Bryan from the decision of the Probate Court which disallowed the sealed letter" giv- ing Mir Bryan S50000.s
 The chief contentlon-the admissibility of the sealed letter was evidence-was being argued by counsel at the time the court adjourned for the day.
 Former Judge Stoddard who appears as senior counsel for Mrs. Bennett and the other heirs, fought every inch of the ground over which the appellants moved in their efforts to introduce evidence and at times he directed bitter invectives and sarcasm against the opposing side.
 Practically the whole day was taken up fin efforts of Henry G. Newton, counsel for MT Bryan, to have admitted as evil dence the will, the 'sealed letter" and a typewriter copy of the sealed letter and this necessitated repetition of the Probate Court proceedings, only at great CT length.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
The Death of "Dead Dick. ;

Plneville, Ky, March 29.--Richard Jen- kins, known as Dead Dick" has been shot and killed on Buck Creek. twenty miles from here by unknown persons from ambush. Jenkins played a promi- nent part in the feuds which ragged so desperately in the mountains several years ago. He Is credited with having killed eight men. but for the last few years had been living a quiet, peaceable life He was we'll known throughout the mountain section of southeastern Ken lucky.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
WILL STAND BY pELIErAN.
Premier Combes Refuses to Desert
 His Minister.

ETem1SI COmpe8 xSoLuBSS 70 OesSTC
 His Minister.
 Paris. March 2s.-The Chamber of Depu- ties today began the debate on Marine Minister Peiletan's administration of the navy. It is to be at least two days long and promises to be test of strength of NJ. Pelletan and the ministry as whole. The leaders claim that the latest canvass shows that they have a majority of %.
 Prior to the opening of the debate, the Cabinet discussed the ministerial sItua- ton. but no action was taken foreshadow- ing the retirement of Ms- Pelletan. The latter asked that he alone be permitted to meet the Chambers charges. but Pre- mier Combes insisted that the ministry was responsible for NJ. Pelletan's admin istration.
 M Chaumpet (Republican) opened the debate with a bitter personal arraiRnment of M. Pelletan's alleged incompetency and inefficiency in the conduct of naval af- fairs.
 The final test will be made on motion to appoint ali extra parliamentary conn mission of investigation.
 Decker David (Repubiican) challenged M. Thierry (Republican) to a duel in consequence of dispute between the two Deputies during the sitting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
LOOKING FOR THE ASSETS.
Sully Receiver Appeals to the Uni
 fAA Sfafan GnilrA

Sully Receiver Appeals to the uni~
 ted States Court.
 New York March zs.--David H. Miller. one of the two receivers for the aus pended cotton firm of Daniel ]. sully and CnTnapny. said today that the receivers had appealed to the. United States courts for an order for the examination of Ed- win Hawley and Frank Ray. the alleged partners of suIiy in the big cotton deal which resulted in the suspension of his firm.
 The applration was made under that section of the United States bankruptcy laws. which permitted a creditor or re- ceivers to examine any persons from whom any light can be obtained regard- ing a bankrupt. The result of the ex~ animation will be to find out more about Sully's assets
 United States Commissioner Alexander win appoint a special examiner in the bankruptcy proceedings. He has issued an order for the appearance of Edwin Hawley and Frank Fl. Ray on Friday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
Report of cunard companv.

London, March 29.-The Cunard Steam ship Company's report for 1903 shows a profit of $1.39s, ,S3O and dividend of pe- cent. The report explains that the com pany's interest in the New York and Boston trades are being attacked by the increased competition of other lines. and that the directors have found it necessary to withdraw from their agreements with those lines in order to be free to protect the company's share of business In what ever way may be necessary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
Goulden Bill Considered.

Washington. March 29.-The House Committee on Immigration today consld cred the Goulden bill, making further re- strictions in the issuance of naturaliza- . ton papers. The evils of the present loose procedure regarding naturalization was commented on by Mir Goulden He said that last year one Italian agency in New York had sold 4,O0O such papers fraudulently and another 2,5OO The same condition. he said. prevailed in all sec tions of the country. The committee took no action.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
Confessed tn Murder

Philadelphia. March 29.-wiIliam T. Church. alias Buescher. the marine who was arrested at the League Island navy yard last Friday charged with murdering his foster parents, MT. and Mrs. H. w Heater, near Warrenton, Mo. last Au- gust, was turned over to the Philadelphia police tonight and the prisoner confessed to the murders The local authorities will turn him over to the Sheriff of Warren County. Missouri. tomorrow, who will leave immediately for the West with the prisoner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
The s5o,ooo for Convention Raised

St Louis, March 2O-It was announced today by the local committee in charge of the National Democratic Convention, which will be held here July 6. that the $5O,0OO pledged to the National Commit tee has been subscribed by business men. The National Committee will meet here next Monday to arrange definitely for seating arrangements during the conven- ton. It Is estimated that the arena will have seating capacity of 4,OOO and in that division will be seated the delegates and newspaper reporters. The balcony will be reserved for specta tors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
Raport is Ridiculed i.

Rome. March 29.-The report published by The Daily Chronicle of London and eabled to the United States that the va- tican has for days past been guarded by large force of Italian soldiers and p0- lice owing to the discovery of a plot against the life of the Pope Is ridiculed by the vatican authorities who say the number of carbineers and policemen on duty at the papal palace Is no larger than uguai
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
Plot Aeainst Pope,n Tife.

New York, March 2s.--For two dayB past the palace and gardens of the va tican have been closely guarded by a large force of Italian soldiers and police specially drafted for the purpose, accord ing to a dispatch from the Rome eorras. pondent for The London Chronicle pub lished here. The correspondent says ha has tried to solve the mystery and was finally assured by a vatican ecclesiastic that the guard is due to the discovery of a plot against the Pope's life.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-30
CronIr Cats Pension

Albany. N. r.. March 29. 9.-Both houses of the Legislature have passed bill au-
 thorizing the payment by the State of New York of penoion of SIP per month to Hiram Cronk. the last American sur vivor of the war of 1872 Both the Re- publieans and Democrats supported the bill for a pension and the sum of SIP was agreed to after a State Senator had de- clared that Cronk was in want