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The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-09
FRANCE AGAIN C0MPELS
 ROJESTVENSKY TO MOVE
RUSSIAN ADMIRAL WARNED LEAVES THE COAST OF
 ANNAM.
Belief in st. Petersburg That Combined Russian squadrons. Will Lose No Time in Putting North to Meet the Japanese - Togo's warships Con centrating in the Straits of Formosa With scouting Line Much Extended

There are indications that French hospitality will not be taxed much longer by the Russian warships Whlch have been lowering about the coast or Indo- China for nearly month. oinciai advices have reached St. Petersburg, which are believed to indicate that the division under Vice Admiral NebogatoH has effected a junction with the more powerful squadron commanded by wee Admiral Rejestvensky, and at the Rus sian capital it is expected that the com bined squadrons will lose no time Tn steaming northWard to encounter the Japanese. Confirmation of St. Peters burg expectation Is afforded by an of ficial dispatch to the French naval office announcing that the. Russian squadron has left Kong-Hai bay, its destination being unknown. The bay named is probably what is shown on some maps as Kanh- Hoa or Nha Trang, which is a few miles south of Hon Kohe bay, where the Russian ships were recently reported to be. Simultaneously Japan ese warsilips are reported to be concern trating in the Straits of Formosa, the scouting line being much extended.
 There had been increasing feeling in Japanese official quarters regarding the way France has construed neutrality, and Great Britain's sympathy for her ally has been evidenced in communica- tions that have passed between the British foreign secretary and the French ambassador in London, as well as be- tween the British ambassador in Paris and Foreign Minister Delcasse. 4
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-09
Peasants Fire prince,s Property.

St. Petersburg, May S.-The peasants have fired the property of Prince Laz- ereff, at Emerson. A strong force of dragons has been dispatched to Kher- son Rioting is reported in the province of Poltaya. N.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-09
Massacre of Jews Reported.

St. Petersburg, May 9.-Sensational rumors are current here that there has been three days massacre of Jews at zhitomir, capital of the province of Volhynia, in southwestern Russia. The rumor has not been confirmed,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-09
MINISTER BoWENs CASE.
He is Told to Report in Washington in
 week. -....

week.
 Washington, May S.-Mr. Bowen, American minister to Venezuela, who arrived last night in New York from La Guaira in answer to summons from Secretary Taft in connection with the Loomis- Bowen controversy, tele- graphed the. acting secretary of state to-day reporting his arrival and asking when he should come to Washington. Secretary Taft, to whom the telegram was referred, having concluded to all low the case to be acted upon by the president, telegraphed MT. Bowen that it would not be necessary for him to report in Washington until a week from to-day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-09
Grand Trunk Machinists Strike.

Toronto, Ont, May s.-The Grand Trunk railway machinists from Mon- treal to Port Huron, Mich, are out on strike. Twenty-Five hundred men are involved,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-09
Rumor of Loss of Japanese Flagship.

4 London, May 9.The correspondent at Paris of the Times telegraphs: Tt is rumored in Russian circles here that the Japanese flagship Mikasa was lost in the Straits of Korea a week ago.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-09
was warned and said he would leave immediately.

St. Petersburg, May s.-7:2O p. m.- The foreign office authorizes the follow ing statement: France has not trans mitted to Russia new Japanese pro- test against the violation of French neutrality"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-09
PARIS INFORMED.
OficiaI Report That Baltic Fleet Has
 Left Indo- Chinese Waters.

Paris, May s.--An official dispatch was received here tonight saying that the Russian Pacific squadron had left Kong -Hai (Kanh-Hoa or Nya Trang) bay. This follows the efforts of the French authorities to keep the squad ron moving. Its destination is not given. s.a. ,-,
 Saigon, Cochin-C China, May 8.-Admir- al Rojestvensky's squadron has been located by Admiral de Jonquieres' in- diligence department in the neighbor- hood of a bay southward of Hon-Kohe bay, coast Of Amman. RejestYensky
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-09
PASSED BY ONE VOTE.
Bill to Permit steam Roads to Buy
 Trolley Lines in Bay State.

Boston, May S.The railroad merger bill to permit steam railroads to buy trolley lines. was passed to be en- 'acted in the Massachusetts house to-
 day by a. vote of 75 to 75. On a yea and
 nay vote POI members voted, but on the roll call only 149 answered to their names.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-05
STATE OFFERS REWARDS.
Governor Uses Power to Capture
 Three MursIerern,

G0vernOr uses FOWer 70 Coptmfo
 Three Murderers.
 Acting Governor Cunningham of. fered three rewards yesterday for the capture of murders. each of the amount of $15o.
 A reward of sf5o was offered for the arrest and delivery to the sheriff of Talladega County and the conviction of the unlxnawn assassin of Zeke Clark. Clark was recently shot down in a mysterious manner in Talladega Coun- ty.
 like reward was offered for the arrest and delivery to the sherim of Pickens County and the conviction of the murderer of Forest Adams who was negro, recently murdered in that county.
 Thomas A. Baker. a prominent citi- zen of the county, makes the report to atrocious one.
 For the arrest and delivery to the sheriff of Marengo County and the conviction of the murderer of Dr. l.. l.. Foscue, reward of s150 was offer- ed yesterday. In a letter to the Governor, Oscar l.. Gray, Solicitor of the First Judicial Circuit. writes as follows about the murder of Dr. Foscue: Tn regard to the murder of Dr. Foscue at Demopo- lis, will say am reliably informed that the real guilty party is at large. The murder was foul and atrocious and recommend that you offer a suit able reward for his capture and safe delivery"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-05
LAWRENCE STREET FIRE.
Flames Smouldered Five Hours After
 Residence Burned.

Streams of water were kept playing on the ruins of the Ament residence on South Lawrence Street until 6 o'clock yesterday morning by the firemen. and 1t was five hours after the discovery of the blaze before every vestige of flame was extinguished.
 With their clothes frozen stiff wher- ever water had touched them. the fire fighters stood shivering in the discharge of their duty. The large crowd of per- Psons who saw the department at work on the Ament residence fire were high in their praise and commendation was heard from every quarter It seemed at first that 1t would be impossible to check the fury of the wind-fanned flames that enveloped the house and licked against the side and roof of the Rives house next to it on the south.
 During the progress of the fire the roofs of the home of Mrs Eugenia Smith. next door to the north, the Rives house. next door to the south, and the home of John T. Walker, sec ond south of the Ament house, caught fire. It appeared that the strong wind from the north was going to cause the destruction of the entire row of hand some residences in its course and the Inmates of them were awakened and told to hold themselves in readiness to leave their homes.
 Many of the frightened persons took their jewelry and other valuables and went to the homes of friends in the next block. for they thought the en- tire block was doomed 10 destruction. They were most thankful to Chief Browder and his men for their excel lent service in saving their homes.
 Patrolmen Harry Mahler and Henry smith. on whose beat the fire occurred. stayed at the scene from it's discovery until o'clock yesterday morning guarding the property that was saved from the burned and damaged homes, and which was stored along the street They aided the firemen in their work
 Several of the citizens of the neigh borhood were severe In their criticism of the water supply available at the time Of the fire. and declared their belief that the scanty supply of water at the outbreak of the fire was respon- sible for much of the damage.
 During the progress of the Ament fire Fireman Mack Sykes of the Scott Street steamer company was struck with falling debris and felled to the ground. He was bruised about the head and was burned about his limbs before his companions rescued him from his perilous position.
 The sufferers by the Lawrence Street fire, which was discovered after mid night, were o. p. Ament. Major E. F Winters, E. N. Winters. Judge Joseph Carthel. occupants of the big residence, and Mrs. Mary 2 Hubbard.
 The loss which was partially covered by insurance, will reach $15,000.
 The occupants of the house lost all of their personal effects. and had bare ly time to escape when ,the. fire was. discovered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-05
COTTAGE HOME BURNED
FIRE DESTROYED RESIDENCE OF
 T. W. M'QUEEN.
Water Supply at Highland Park Was Deficient ana Bremen Were Powerless--Aftermath of
 Lawrence Street Fire.

Two alarms yesterday afternoon busted the Montgomery Fire Depart ment and caused loss of about $2,00o, which was covered by insurance.
 The one-story frame residence at 40 Highland Avenue, owned and occupied by Thomas w. Mcqueen, a we'll known machinist was totally destroyed by fire which was discovered at 1880 o'clock. Most of the furniture and household effects were saved, but the pretty little cottage was reduced to ashes in a remarkably short time. while the firemen looked on helplessly with nozzle that would not spout water, The engine from the Scott Street sta tion pumped away with vigor. but only eighty pounds pressure showed on the dial. A line of hose 1,250 feet long had to be stretched from the nearest plug and the pressure at the nozzle amount ed to practically nothing.
 The firemen stood ready to do all in their power to extinguish the flames, but they were absolutely impotent without water.
 MT. McQueen carried about enough insurance to cover the loss on the burned house, but he suffered some loss or his household goods.
 An examination of the water gauge register of the City Water Works pumping station showed that the pres sure registered from 93 to 105 pounds during the fire. which is said to be the limit of safety. As soon as the fire alarm was received. the engineer said he increased the stroke of the pump up to its limit.
 The water main which supplied the plug was four-inch pipe, and was laid from the corner of Hall Street, where 1t connected with a twelve-inch main Tho pipe was laid about three years ago and is said to have been laid for surface water supply and not for fire protection.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-05
INDIAN RIVER ORANGES. Large sizes, 70 cents dosen. All this week. We give Trading Stamps.
 Smith q wornum. Phone eOe.
Elected te Cenxren..

The many friends in this State of Rev. Jesse Wood, who for some years was connected with the Alabama Meth odist Conference. will read with pleas ure the following article from The Ben icia, (Cai.), New Era, of which he Is the editor:
 Our readers will excuse fathers pride in his son, which seems sufii- cient reason for this prominent notice of the election of a Congressman from Missouri. If other reason were needed 1t would be that the young man. Ernest F. Wood, Is a Californian. born in Chico, Butte County, August 24. 1875. He Is. therefore. only 2s years old. and will share with our MT, Knowland the hon. or of being perhaps the two youngest members of the House of Representa- tives.
 After practicing law successfully a few years at Angels Camp, Calaveras County. he removed to St. Louis, Mo, and has made a phenomenal success of his profession in that great city. Last August he received the nomination for Congress in the Twelfth District. which embraces the business portions of St. Louis. and was elected by more than a thousand majority. His seat will not be contested, though that district has been accustomed to contests in the past.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-05
MONTHLY CROP REPORT.
Decided Improvement in the COndItis
 of Winter Wheat.


 Washington, Jan. 4.-The Weather Bureaus monthly crop report is ss fol- lows:
 The severe and protracted drought prevailing in October and November continued during the greater part of December in the Ohio Valley, but was generally relieved by rain and snow during the last ten days.
 The greater part of the winter throughout the belt was protected by snow. covering most of the month. but was exposed during the cold period of the 27th to 29th. The unfavorable eff fleets of drought noted at the close of the previous month are now less mark ed. very general Improvement being Indicated, especially in portions of the Ohio Valley.
 A decided improvement in the condi- ton of winter wheat Is generally re- ported throughout the Middle Atlantic States. The central and Northern Cal ifornia conditions for winter wheat is excellent. and. while the wheat regions of oregon and Washington have suf- fered from lack of moisture. the out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-05
BOARD MEETS TO-DAY.
Settlement of John Cases Shortage to
 be Considered.

rife State Board of Compromise, composed of Acting Governor Cum ningharn, State Auditor Sowell and At- torney General Wilson. will meet to- day at the capitol to consider further action in the matter of former Tax Collector John Case. of Mobile County, who is charged with a shortage of something over $7,0oO, in 1899 ccllec- tions.
 Attorney J. W. Gray, of the firm of Bestor. Gray and Bestor. of Mobile, for the Fidelity and Deposit Compa- ny, of Maryland, sureties on the bond of Case, will appear before the board. He Is expected to make a compromise proposition which will likely result in the withdrawal of the States suit against Case for approximately 5000, the amount originally claimed, or the amendment of the complaint to include the smaller amount to which sec ond examination of Cases books by Assistant State Examiner reduced his indebtedness to the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-05
CONVICT INSPECTION.

pr. Bragg Returns From Tour of the
 State.
 Dr. Sherley Bregg, Physician Hnspec- tor of the State Board of Convict In- spectors, and Mine Inspector James Hillhouse have returned from tours of inspection.
 Inspector Hillhouse in short report made to Acting Governor Cunning ham yesterday said that the total number of State convicts now in Slope No 10, Pratt Mines. is 232.
 The mine ventilation and the gem eral treatment of the convicts were re- ported as good.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-05

was rendered null and void. Mfr Fitz- patrick had committed suicide.
 It was proved that MT. Fitzpatrick was found dead in the Commercial and Industrial Association rooms with a pistol lying near him.
 The defense asked Judge Jones for the affirmative charge and on his re- fusal the appeal was based
 By its deci9ion the Court of Appeals refuses to intervene. The National Union will also have to pay interest on $5,ooo for something over four years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-05
Contest Over Possession of Circult
 fsler2x,e 0m~s.

Clerk's once. The contest for title of the once of Circuit Clerk under comparison oi the old and new general election laws will be brought to the consideration of the Alabama Supreme Court in the nature of the appeal of Samuel Wal ton. the present incumbent in Hale County.
 Counsel Tor Mir. Walton filed the ap- peal with the Supreme Court yester- day from the Circuit Court of Hale County. Mir. Walton attempted to hold over until November 2, 1905, while a surrender of his office was demanded by Cad Garrett. who was eIeceted to the once in November of last year. Mir. walton refused to yield the office and in quo warranto proceedings in- stituted by the newly elected Mir. Garret the latter was awarded the office.
 From the Judgment of the Circuit Court, Mir. Walton appealed.
 The Supreme Court sits again on January Q.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-05
MRS. FITZPATRICK WINS SUIT.
Court of Appeals Decides Case i'm He
 Favor,

News was received in Montgomery yesterday of the affirmation of the de- cision of the United States Court for the Middle District of Alabama in the case of Mrs. Eleanor Fitzpatrick vs. the National Union. by the United States Circuit Court of Appeals.
 A verdict for the plaintiff was rem dered in the United States Court, Judge Thomas G. Jones presiding, in a suit for $5.oOO. the face of an in- surance policy held in the National Union by David Fitzpatrick, deceased, husband of the plaintiff.
 The cause was originally filed in the State courts, but was removed on mo- tion of the defendant to the United States court.
 The defense claimed that the policy
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-05

There is no alcohol in UDiscovery," ]" md if entirely free from opium. cocaine, md all other narcotics
 "Dr Pierce's medicine has done wonders for iIy two sons" writes Mrs. M Hartrick. of Dem ger, Oswego Co. N Y "Both had scrofuia Wy eldest son was taken two or three years ago nm for over year He took Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and has not had one in over year My younger son had scrofuious sores on lis neck, had two lanced, but has not had any
 Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser, in paper cover, sent free on re- seipt of 2T one-ce1t stamps to pay ex- oefise of mailing oHky. For cloth bind; ng send 5I stamps. Address Dr. R. ". Fierce. Buffalo, N. Y.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-05
TEMPORARY COLLECTOR.
MT. Currey Appointed for Marshall
 County.

county.
 M F. Currey. of Guntersville. was appointed Tax Collector of Marshall County yesterday by Acting Governor Cunningham.
 He will fill the unexpired term of former Collector J. F. Chambers who resigned to change his residence.
 MT. Currey Is a young man who has been In the office of Mir Chambers for a long time as a clerk and was highly recommended. Mat Edmonds, who in November, 1905, was elected to the pos tion, recommended MT. Currey as the best man to take charge of the books of MT. Chambers upon his vacation of the office.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-05
Called to Postomce.

An alarm from Box B. corner of Dexter Avenue and Perry Streets, at 6 o'clock last night. sent the entire de- partment to the downtown district A burning chimney In the postoffice build ing was the cause of the alarm and this was quickly remedied by flremen with the aid of chemicals There was no damage,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-05
A GRAPHITE COMPANY.
Montgomery Man Filed Certificate oi
 Incorporation.

MOntKOmery Man Filed lCerUtchto 0K
 Incorporation.
 A declaration of the incorporation of the FIaktown Graphite Company was filed yesterday in the office of Judge of Probate of Montgomery Coun- ty.
 The corporatio nhas a capital stock of $5O.O0O, and Is to do a general min ing of graphite with headquarters in Montgomery.
 The officers and incorporators arc, F. R. Taber, president, Ava Fitzpat- rick, vice president. W. B. Davidson. secretary and treasurer. H. B. Jen. nings, superintendent.
 E. B. Catlett is, authorized to sell stock of the company whose graphite mine is located near Mountain Creek.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-05
Good Boys

Are the bad boys very often. The boy that's good for anything is generally pugnacious. He's a healthy animal, and the healthy animal will always fight for his rights. .
 When boy shuns the rough sports of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-05

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 A great ma ny mothers have testi- tied to the wonderful curing and strength ening power of Dr. Pierce's Golden Med ical Discovery. All strength comes from ;ood after it has been perfectly digested md assinilafed. By curing diseases of the stomach and other organs of digestion md nutrition, " "Gold- .n Medical Discov- .ry" enables the per- iect nourishment of he body, which Is :hus built up in the only way a body can
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-05
Exckange of Cnrn.

J. N. Enright, Master Mechanic of the Mobile ard Ohio Railroad at Whistler. near Mobile, reached the city yesterday morning. He came to attend a meeting of the Western Railway officials rela. tive to an interchange of cars. The meeting was postponed, however, and MT. Enright returned to Mobile last night. Mir. Enright was for a number of years master mechanic of the Att lantic Coast Line in West Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-05
Homeseekeru, Business.


 The Louisville and Nashville tracks were filled with passenger trains going out of Montgomery yesterday and up to an early hour this morning the heavy traffic being caused partly by late connections and partly by an un- usually heavy homescekers' business.
 Yesterday morning train No. 1 from the north came down in two sections, the first one being on time at Il a. m. The second section came down several hours late, the St. Louis and Chicago connection having missed the first sec ton, both sections being well filled with homeseekers, the same being the case with the two trains sent to New Orleans yesterday morning.
 Last night train No. from the north came down in two sections. the first on time and the second one hour late. Both sections were crowded with homeseekers, the second section hold ing for the Western train, which was three hours late.
 The homeseekers' ticket rates are in effect every Tuesday. the heavy travel reaching Montgomery Wednesday.