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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-05
WILL AWAIT ATTACK.
Russia Will Refuse to Initiate Hos-
 tilities.

L11It1eS.
 St. Petersburg Feb. 4.-The feeling In higher circles continues to be that Rus sia has offered substantial concessions but she cannot meet Japan's wishes regard ing Manchuria or agree to Japanese forti- ffcations in Southern Korea.
 It is iittlmAtea in certain unomcial quarters that if Japan should offer counter pfoposaf that RussiH guafafstee Chinass Manchurian treaties irrespective of the ultimate sovereignty of the prov ince, there might be chance of4reach- ing such a compromise.
 It is argued that this settlement would safeguard the existing commercial in- terests of all the powers in Manchurta. and it Is contended that if Japan demands more in the last resort, this would betray to the world her ulterior ambitions on the continent of Asia, which would be inimical to the interests of not only Rus sia but of the very powers who now sym pathize with Japan. Doubt as to the Future.
 Much anxiety and doubt prevails with regard to the future, but one thing IS certain-Russia will not declare war nor will she initiate hostile action if negotia- tions break down. Russia will remain quiet and contented until attacked.
 The announcement that the Japanese ldu pOSlpOflcu Ll0 WAT lItlpOSJ until next April Is interpreted favorably here.
 The Novoe vreyma today publishes a long editorial article on its Port Arthur correspondence of yesterday.
 The views of this correspondent may appear fantastic, but the paper says nevertheless that America is the real foe, screened behind Japan. The British, the paper continues, have assumed the task of betraying Europe by trucking to the United States and speeches at the recent banquet of the Pilgrim Society are cited as examples of British coquetry. In conclusion. the Novoe Vreyma says: When Great Britain has quite gone over to the United States, the rest of the world will realize the urgency of united action aganist America"
 50O,O0O Men in Manchuria.
 A telegram received here from Port Arthur says there is no announcement there of the mobilization or the calling out of reserves. but that everything is in readiness and that there are almost half a million troops in Manchuria. The mes- sage adds that mobilization of the Japa- nese forces has not produced a deep i'm pression in Port Arthur.
 The figures in this message for the Rus sian troops fin Manchuria are considered here 10 be exaggerated by at least one half but 1t Is understood that 6OOO0 Rus sian soldiers are on their way or under orders for the far east
 The war office and the admiralty mini mixes the significance of Russia's prepa- rations in the Far East, the war office declaring that the movement toward Antung has no connection with the open ing of Antung as a treaty bort, but is precautionary measure to safeguard Rus sian interests on the Yalil River
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-05
MESSAGE TO THE SENATE
Greatest Secrecy Regarding Roose-
 vslt's Communication.

Vclt D 0Ou11H0u4ChlOu.
 Washington. Feb. 1.-The President sent to the Senate additional correspon- dence relating to Panama in response to the Culbereon resolution.
 The correspondence was marked "ex- ecutive'' and was considered absolutely confidential.
 It was not ordered printed, and was not even referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. remaining in the pos- session of the Senate.
 The secrecy was carried so far that the Presidents message was not read or entered on the journal of the Senate
 The President said in the message that no correspondence called for in the reso- Iution has been withheld from the Sem ate. It is said that the correspondence does not contain anything new relating to ColOmDla or the revolution, but con tains matters pertaining to other gov ernments which are of such a character that they cannot be maue public.
 The document can be examined by such senators as care to peruse them, and when the canal treaty is before the Sem ate fin executive session. it is probable that portions of these documents will be read in the Senate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-05
SOME SHE cUL;ED.
Mrs. Wilmans-Post's Patients Tell of
 Benefit.

Jacksonville. Fla. Feb. 4.-The defence in the case of Mrs. Helen Wilmans-P0s today introduced a half a dozen witnesses who testified to the benefits they and members of their families had received from Mrs. Posts treatment.
 Mrs. Alice F. Mitchell of California tes- ufed that Mrs. Post had treated her sis ter for lung trouble and that her sister had beea cured
 Other witnesses swore that Mrs. Post was able to cure her patients by her mem tai science wherever they were
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-05
BROKERS LIKE CRAZY MEN.
Widest Scenes Ever Witnessed or
 New Orleans Cotton Exchange.

Widest Scenes Ever Witnessed on New Orleans Cotton Exchange.
 New Orleans, Feb 4.-About the worst break in the history of cotton future trading in New Orleans happened to-day. On the most absurd and vague of war rumors prices were sent down until they were from 1G6 to 1SO points lower than the close of yesterday and May was $9 a bale cheaper. In former times such a break would have been attended with a score of failures but at the close there ton exchange and no fear was expressed that any of the local cotton firms would go to the wall.
 The days trading saw two separate and distinct breaks. At the opening prices broke sharply. March going off 1O6 points from yesterdays close to 1850. Prominent bulls supported the market and prices recovered. Toward noon the market became quiet and uninteresting and the general opinion was that the trend of prices would continue upward,
 Rumor of War.
 Soon after the noon hour and while many brokers were out at lunch, a tele- gram was received from Chicago bv A wire house saying that cables had been received there telling of the declaration of war between Japan and kussla. Values commenced to slide swiftly downward and in five minutes time the ring was in a panic. Traders and brokers who a few minutes before appeared to be sanest and calmest of men suddenly became crazy in their efforts to sell either their own or their customers cotton. The gen. eral desire was to sell and get out, no matter what price the cotton offered for sale brought
 The combination pit and ring at the Cotton Exchange was an amphitheater of struggling, yelling humanity wild with anxiety and their fears appeared to be all the greater because they were not exactly aware of what they were afraid of. Hats were smashed and coats were
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-05
One Day in Senate.
VERY LETTLE cHANoEs.
Dr. Rixey Hopes Soon to Have the Patient Up.

Dr. haxey Hopes Soon to Have the
 Patient Up.
 Washington, Feb. 4.--There was no dse- tilct ehanga today In the coalition oE NenAtoF Hanns who $ suffering from tho sfip and great ufysicat exhaustion h their morning report. attending physicisns said there were no alarming sympf0ms. and tonight they express the belief that if there are no untoward developments in the case. the Senator will recover in a reasonable time.
 Tonight after the consultation of the physicians Dr. Rixey made the following brief statement;
 eThere is no change in Senator Hanna S condition since the morning report. He was resting we'll at 9 o'clock. A blood examination is being made and report will be made at g o'clock tomorrow morn ing If everything goes all right from now on, we will have Senator Hanna up in week and send him away to recup- crate"
 Irritation in Stomach.
 Dr. Rixey ascribes the irritation in his patients stomach to the resulting effects of the grip. Dr. Rixey does not antfci- pate that the examination of Senator Hanna's blood will show the presence Of typhoid. If 1t does, however, he explained that it would be only in an irregular form. The blood examination was deter mined on. he said. as a precautionary measure with the view to ascertaining the presence of any suppuratfon anywhere.
 Dr. Rixey said that Mir. Hanna by no means had exhausted his strength.
 The Senator is unable to take any solid food and today his nourishmen1 has been confined to milk. He is in consequences very much weakened. His pulse tonight is said to be normal with temperature slightly over 100. This is about two de- grees above normal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-05
MARKETS FEEL EFFECT.
Shipments to the Fer East are Fall
 ing Of.

Berlin, Feb. 1.-The North German Ga zette leads it's editorial columns today with an inspired statement as follows:
 'The last days prior to the dispatch of the Russian answer are used by the va rious interests in the lack of positive fn- formation. to manufacture public opinion. This game has also been recently played in Paris. whence the German newspa- pers were furnished with sensational mat ter. We see no reason why the German press should abandon the tranquil and correct attitude 1t has hitherto observed and so play in the hands of those who would like to see the pessimism of the English press transferred to the Ger man"
 Other newspapers takes the most se- rious view of the situation. believing that the tension in the case of both Russia and Japan is nearing the breaking point. The iron market is feeling the effe.t of suspension. Shipments to the far east arc gradually falling off.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-05
- AGAINST REAFFIRMATIoN.
Tennessee Democrats Want Up-to-
 date Platform.

Nashville. Tenn. Feb. 1.-The State Democratic Executive Committee in ses- sion this morning fixed May 25th and this city as the place of holding a State Con- ventiOn for the nomination of candidates for Governor. Secretary of State, Treas urer and Comptroller. and selecting de C. gates to the National Convention and the nomination of electors from the State at large.
 Every member of the committee ex- pressed himself in opposition to re- affirmation of the Kansas City platform. Most of them favored the candidacy of Judge Parker and all of them were pro- nounced against a one-man domination.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-05
Charles Hill Aquitted.

La Grange. Ga, Feb. 4.-Charles Hill, grandson of the late United States Sena- tor Benjamin H. Hill of Georgia who has been on trial here for the killing of Watt Brown, was acquitted here this afternoon. The jury was out one hour. The defense claimed self-defense.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-05
Scene shifta to xvarsaw

Bedford, Ind. Feb. 1.-The latest de- velopments in the Schafer murder myste- ry have come from Warsaw tonight, where officers and detectives are search ing for a man known to have applied there for lodging on the night after the murder. The police state that the evil dence against this man is sufficient to warrant an arrest and do not deny that one will be rnadel
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-05
Unable to Locate Him.

Warsaw, Ind, Feb. 1.-The officers and detectives who have been searching for the young man who applied for shelter in this city the night following the murder of Miss Schafer at Bedford have so far been unable to locate him. The detec- tives say they have positive assurance that the young man was well acquainted with Miss Schafer and was fin Bedford on the night of the murder.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-05
Had the Money on Them.

Roanoke. Va, Feb. 1.-TWO men giving the names of William Raymo~d and James Donohue were arrested here to- night charged with cracking the safe in the National Bank of Rocky Mount, Va. two weeks ago when $4,OOO in silver was taken. Eleven bags containing $1,1OO in silver were found on the men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-05
All Hope of Peace Gone.

London, Feb. Az. dispatch to Reuters Telegram Company from Tokio says:
 The general impression here is that all hope of peace is gone.
 .'The elder statesman had a conference this afternoon at which the Emperor was
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-05
PAM IS PUT OUT.
Reorganization of United States Ship
 Building CompanY.

 New York. Feb. 4.-After frequent eon- ferenccs the long fight between the Shell don reorganization committee in United States Shipbuilding Affairs and the bond holders protective committee represented by Samuel Untermeyer was settled to- night by the formulation of a new plan which has been agreed to by both sides and the litigation in which Charles M. schwab has been the central figure will end.
 Max Pam has been removed from the reorganization committee and PIlny Fisk. the banker whose house will take part oe the work of financing the new company takes his place while Max Nathan of tho International Pump Company has been agreed on as an additional member of thei committee to represent the protectivel committee.
 The new plan made public by William Nelson Cromwell is put out as coming from Receiver smith.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-05
To Protect the ' .ctims.

Richmond. Va, Feb. IA bill was in- troduced in the lower house of the Gen eral Assembly today providing that wo- men victims of felonious assualt or at tempt at such assault be permitted to give evidence in private.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-05
Democrats Want to Win.

The New 1ork w orld Of today contains the following editorial:
 'The Democratic members of four Southern Legislatures have expressed themselves with practical manimity against Mir. Bryan's demand for re- affirmation of the Kansas City platform. The Democratic press of the South is quite as outspoken and united as that of the North against resurrecting deaG issues. The feeling of that section is well expressed by Governor Jelks of Alabama fin an interview with the travelling cor respondent of The Brooklyn Eagle. The Democrats of Alabama he said, want to win. and to that end it seems to me that all these issues which weakened the Democracy in 1896 and 1900, and which are divested of vitality by the condition of the country at this time. should be put aside, and that the party should take an unmistakable stand on the safe or conservative side of present-day ques- tions.'
 "As to the candidate, Governor Jelks says that Alabama has shown no pref erence as yet, bit that New York, New Jersey. Indiana and Illinois, or New York alone may designate the candidate with Alabama's approval. The entire South, he says, comedies that these States must win the battle for us this year if 1t li won.'
 Another Alabama Democrat, Frank P Glass, general manager of The Mont gomery Advertiser told the corr spondcnt that Mir. Cleveland's letter of declination is not accepted as settling irrevocably the question of candidacy. He adds, T be- lieve, and the South believes, in my judg- ment. that MT. Cleveland is the strongest man who can be nominated for President and that he would defeat MT. Roosevelt and be elected. If this view Is supported hy the Democratic leaders, In reflection of and in obedience to the will of their constituents. I believe that MT. Cleve and will yield his prefence
 "'Alabama's delogation.' said Mir Class. twill 20 uninstTucted to the National con vention to vote for a conservative plat form and conservative candidates and this is the prevailing sentiment in every Southern State where 'old-fashioned Democracy. common sense and a desire to win dominate the situation"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-05
Fleet pack at Port Arthur.

Port Arthur, Feb. 1.-The Russian fleet returned here at o'clock this evening.
 The fleet under Admiral Stark put to sea, at dawn February 3. It has taken up it's anchorage outside the harbor. It was Japanese warships off Wei Hal Wei. The quarantine against Chee Foo has been annuiled
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-05
Stricken in the Street.

New York, Feb. Awkward Thomas. 60 years, a physician of Newburn. N. C., is dead in this city. He tainted in the street, was carried into a store and died before a physician could be summoned. He was identified by cards in his pock- cts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-05
southeastern Passenger Men.

Palm Beach, Fla. Feb. 4.-The South eastern Passenger Association. Joseph Richardson of Atlanta, chairmen. met here yesterday, + roads being represent ed by the thirty officials. No business 0f importance has yet been transacted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-05
Ths Retirement of Maddox.

Considerable surprise has been caused IT Congressional circles over news that Rep resentative John Maddox of the Seventh e'ecrgia District has decided not to stand for reelection for Congress. No reason whatever even among his most intimate friends is known here as to why he should have taken such step.
 Among the possible candidates who are discussed here among Georgians famil' ar with the district are state Se~at'r Cor don Lee of Chickamauga, Judge A. w. Fite of Cartersville. of the Cher kee Cir cult; Moses Wright Solicitor of the Rome Circuit, who is brother to Seaborn Wright, and former State Senator W. c. Bum of Cedartown, who is Chairman of the Seventh District Congressional Com- mittee. R. H. Watkins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-05
MIR. HANNA
 IS VERY SICK Spell May be of Some
 Duration. IS NO PRESENT DANGER pr. Rixey Believes Typhoid
 is Not in Blood. Examination VIII Be Made as a Matter of Precaution, However, A Relapse Since aridiron
 Dinner.
IS NO PRESENT DANGER
Examination, VIII Bs Made as \
Advertiser Bureau,
 Colorado Building.

. .E
 Washington, Feb. { A very sick man. That was the inva- riable expression this morning Of those informed of the condition of Senator Han na. and that is the form of the continent tonight. s The physicians bulletins are putting upon his csss the best possible eonstruc- tion.
 Beneath that. 1t is believed that the Ohio Senator Is in a very serious condi- tton. Those who are not willing to say he is now in danger, admit that even if no worse contingency occurs. he is likely to suffer long spell of sickness.
 When the Senator came from the scene of his reelection by the Ohio Tegisla- ture. a little over three weeks ago. he was far from well. and had to go to bed with what was called a recurrent attack of grip.
 One Day in Senate.
 He was in the Senate chamber but . day, when he had again to get treatment by physicians.
 He was apparently recovering when, last Saturday, he determined, despite file protest of his physicians, to attend the Gridiron Club dinner. at which he remain ed to the close. Since that time his con- dition has been of serious relapse with extreme weakness. resffessness and fever. He has taken no nourishment but milk since Tuesday morning It is believed by many tonight that further examination will show by morning that Senator Ham mas real present malady is typhoid fever. and if that Is the case. his ability to with stand its perils is seriously doubted.
 +t sY ,s. R. 1T. Watkins
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-05
War Runors Inmn unward

London, Feb. 1.-The ominous rumors circulating here of the imminence of hos tilities in the Far East caused the rates on war risks at Iloyds to bound upward to-day from forty to seventy guineas per cent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-05
MT. Takahira Told.

Washington, Feb. 4.--Mr. Takahira. the Japanese Minister here. has been inform cd by his government of the departure oi the Russian fleet from Port Arthur. Noth- ing is said about It's destination.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-05
present. It Is believed that a weighty decision was reached"
o.OOO GO to Chemulpo.

London, Feb 4-A dispatch to the Central News Agency from Seoul, Corea. says that about coco Russian troops have sailed from Port Arthur and will en- deavor to land at Chemulpo, the port of Seoul. tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-05
TOWN DESTROYED BY FIRE.
Che House Standing in Business
 Portion of Lake Village. Ark.

Portion of Lake Village. Ark.
 Lake Village Ark Feb, f. This VII was almost totally destroyed by fire to- day. Twenty-two business houses, six dwellings the postofflce. Masonic tempe and many outbuildings we e destroyed.
 The fire originated in a general mercan- tie store and was soon beyond control All of the buildings were frame NG ] made excellent fuel for the flames. Only one building, brick structure, remains stand ing Tn The business portion of the town.
 The loss Is estimated at from S2j 900 to $SOOOO partially insured. The origin of the fire is unknown
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-05
Probably Short Cruise.

St. Petersburg Feb. 4.-Nothing is known here officially regarding the re- ported departure of the Russian fleet from Port Arthur. The report is attributed to the fact that possibly few of the ships have gone on a short cruise.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-05
Enronta to America.

Suez, Egypt, Feb. 1.-The United States gunboat Don Juan de Austria, which Is on her way from the Philippine islands to the United States arrived here to-day from Alden.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-05
Alexieff Must Approve.

St. Petersburg, Feb. 4.-The Russian reply to Japan was forwarded to viceroy Alexieff. If he approves 1t it will finally reach the Tokio government on Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-05

Hundreds of thousands of bales of cot ton were thrown onto the ring and the sellers exceeded buyers ten to one. The lower prices went. the more frantic the ring became, and the more setnng orders were received from the country, which was just beginning to learn of the panic at the exchange. The space in the center of the ring where a fountain plays in summer, became filled with stools and chairs. kicked there by brokers in their mad efforts to get nearer the center of the pit so that they might stand a bet ter chance of selling their contracts.
 This mad scene lasted until well on to- ward the close of the market, when the ring finally had a sold-out appearance. At this stage the bull leaders again took hand in the operations and by buying everything offered and by strenuous bid ding, quickly sent prices up 50 points.
 Sagged Toward the Close.
 The market, however. had weak un- dertone and prices again sagged toward the close. At the closing prices were from IT to 1ss points lower. than the close of yesterday.
 on the curb the weakness continued and at the close of the curb trading prices were again at about the lowest levels of the day. At the lowest levels March was lss points lower than the close of yesterday at H.s0. May was 16S points lower at i5.45, and July was 1S0 points lower at 15.70
 The break had the effect of cleaning out an immense long interest and long contracts are. now in the hands of com parativeIy few traders who are supposed to be strong enough to withstand any onslaught that may be made on their po- sition.
 To Sell at Any Sacrifice.
 Aller the close of the market many brokers said that they had customers or der their cotton sold at any price. and that this cotton in many instances had been purchased as low as F and 13 cents. This shows how general and unreasoning the fright was as holders of such cheap cotton had little to fear even if war should be declared.
 The spreaders of false alarms were heartily condemned after tine market had closed and 1t was found that the war rumors were entirely unconfrined. Hun dreds of thousands of dollars were lost in the two breaks of the day and it is probaDle that the general public will be more wary of speculating inP cotton for the remainder of the season. at least this is the opinion several prominent brokers expressed on the curb.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-05
The Bankruptcv Law.

Members of the Alabama delegation in ,he House are receiving letters from sher- LRs. clerks. lawyers, bankers and local
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-05
no Sell at Any Sacrifice.
In Iiverpool.

Liverpool, Feb. 4.--After opening quiet today the cotton market began to give way under pressure of sellers. Selling or ders came in from every place in the world and 0 large and exciting business was done. The greatest ranges between the highest and lowest were: February, 4o points; March and April, 4S; April and May, 4s; May and June. 50; June and July, 46; July and August, 49 and August and September 43 points. s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-05
Tho Gin Report.

Washington, Feb. 4.-Announcement was made today by the census bureau that cotton ginning report will be is sued Tuesday, February g.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-05
MONTGOMERY. ALABAMA. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 1904

ripped but still the brokers labored in their attempts to dispose of their cotton.
 Selling Orders Galore.