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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
CONSOLIDATION FAVORED.
General Assembly's Committee VIII
 Consider Plans.

Consider Plans.
 Winona Lake, Ind, May 20.-ln the endeavor to clear away the prelimi- nary work of the convention. expe- diting action upon the more impor- tant questions which will be disposed of within the next two weeks. the delegates to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church disposed of nearly all the routine business, leav- ing an unburdened calendar for next Monday, at which time the proposed union with the Cumberland Presby- terian Church will be called as a spe- cial order of business.
 Following the announcement by the stated clerk of the vote on the pro- posed consolidation with the Cumber- land branch which he reported 194 to tee composed of Henry w. Jessup. New York; Henry I. Osborne, Illinois: Rev. Davis M. Skilling, Missouri: Andrew Charles Bronson and John c. Laughton. Pennsylvania, was appoint ed to consider plans for the contem- plated union and 1t is expected that some definite plan will be presented to the assembly early next week.
 The appointment of special com mittee on evangelistic work to devise plans for furthering a general evan
 
 so successful in Denver and other western cities, was a feature of the session today Justice John M. liar Ian of the United States Supreme Court spoke at length in support of a sug- gestion tbat President Roosevelt be petitioned for a larger representation of the Presbyterian Church in the ap- pointment of naval chaplains
 The Committee on Bills and Over lures, in reporting to the assembly made no mention of the question raised by the Nassau Presbytery of an over ture asking the substitution of a briei statement of faith for the Westminstel confession. Several days will have elapsed before the work of this com mittee Is completed.
 The assembly will convene again Monday morning.
 Justice Harlan this afternoon acted as umpire of a baseball game whict resulted in the defeat of team com posed of visiting ministers by the Winona Agricultural College team by A score of II to 5. Several of the min isters were formerly members of the Princeton University team.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
pon,t Llke Hl. Book Keeping.

ago the General Conference of the United Brethren Church adopted new system of bookkeeping. placing Dr. Mckee of Dayton. O.. as Treasurer, in charge Today a committee ofTlcially refused to accept pr. McKee's report. The committee does not indicate that Dr. Mckee is dishonest. but asserts that tue bad system of book keeping has mixed up the accounts. The cont mittee declared for a modern method of handling funds. Dr. Mckee 1t is expected will resign.
 The committee's recommendation that a member should be over 14 years of age before having a vote Tn church councils was voted down. The confer- ence will adjourn May 23.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
COMMITTEEH TO DNFER
 E Closer Rela. .jnS Will Be
 Considered. SOUTHERNPRESBYTERIANS Greenville, 5. C., is the Next
 Meeting Place. At winona Lake Vote Favors Con- soIidation and Some Definite Plan Will Probably be Presented
 to General Assembly.

Fort Worth, Texas, May 20.-Creen- ville. S. C.. was selected as the next meeting place of the general assembly of the Southern Presbyterian Church, the convention to be held in the first Presbyterian Church of that city.
 Today's sessions of the assembly were devoted chiefly to hearing committee reports and the transaction of routine business. Moderator Plunkett today appointed committee composed of one member from each synod of the as- sembly to confer on matters pertaining to closer relations with other Presby- terian churches. This committee was instructed to report during the present meeting.
 There was considerable discussion over the question of church catechism but this was settled by discharging the committee and referring the question to the Committee on Publication.
 Yesterdays report of the Federation Committee was informally discussed before today's meeting was called to order. pr. Charles H. Holston, com missioner from Mount Clinton. Va. favors closer federation of the two branches. especially along the border between the North and South where the interests of both churches are closely identified. He expressed the belief that this affiliation should obtain, but the expressed opinion of other leading delegates to the assembly Is that the federation should be brought about by local Presbyteries.
 The Morning Session.
 Devotional services by Rev. T. Si CIyce of sherman opened the morning session. Then business matters were taken up and the report of the board of directors'of the theological seminary of Kentucky was weceived. The gen. eral fund of the institution, 1t was announced, amounts to $616,000 with a scholarship fund of s26.o0o and $1.6o0 cash on hand.
 The report of the ad interim commit tee which was appointed at the last general assembly to recommend action on the relief of vacant churches and ministers without charge was sub mitted. This report suggests the es- tabIishment of a bureau of information which shall publish monthly list of pastors without charges and the vacant churches.
 The sixteenth annual report of the committee on the ministerial and Christian education was read. Reports from the. committee on synodtcal re- cords of the church in Virginia and North Carolina were accepted with out comment but a slight change was made in the report from Arkansas.
 The committee appointed to look into the matter of the proposed uni- versity which is to be located at At lanta, Ga. will be heard Thursday morning.
 The most important question acted upon today was the selection of tho next place of meeting. Six churches were nominated. The successful cam dtdate for the honor was the First Presbyterian Church of Greenville, s.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
FOUR ADDRESSES.
Interesting Talks to South Atlantic
 Missionary Conference.

Asheville, N. C., May 20.-The third days proceedings of the South Atlantic Missionary conference was marked by the deliverance of four interesting sd- dresses on mission work Dr. H. M. Hammln who was Introduced by Bishop Hendrix as the author of The Old south" discussed The Bible as the Handbook of Missions" pr. J. S, French dwelt on the necessity of giving freely in aid of the foreign missions and the Rev. J. F. McGatb. himself a Jew, called attention to the lack of fair treatment accorded to the Jews by Christian workers.
 Dr. Seth Ward was the last speaker of the afternoon session. his subject being Gods Gift. Our Inspiration and Standard" The Rev. W. P. Turner, a returned missionary from Japan, to- night delivered an illustrated lecture on missionary work in that country. The conference will close tomorrow with a special program at the audi tOrium.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

appoint A national commission on the lines of the coal commission that set tied the anthracite strike to make an inquiry and report.
 Tn case the President decides that he has no jurisdiction.' said MT. King today. 'Tt Is my purpose to form com mittee prior to the converting of Con 9ress in the autumn to start an agfta- tion in every State in the Union ny sending out literature to every mer- chant and manufacturing concern. 10 the number of 151,ooo. having mer- cantile rating of s5o.oo0 and above. will ask these men not only to in- terest themselves. but their employees in netitioning their members of Con gress and Senators providing the Presi- dent has not the power to make a thorough investigation. and put these great insurance corporations unoef governmental control"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
The B. R. T.

Buffalo. N. Y. May 30.-The seventh biennial convention of the Brother hood of Railway Trainmen spent the day in considering claims against the insurance fund of the Urder.
 Reports that the convention h.Id en- dorsed fayorite candidate fur the position of State Railroad Commission CT were denied by Grand Master Nor rissey.
 Nobody has boen endorsed" said he. 'The matter has not been brought up at all. I do not know whether 1t will come up before adjournment"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
KING IN EARNEsT.
Wants Investigation of the EquitabIe's
 Affairs.

New York. May 2o.-President Roose- welt has been required to take cog nizance of the situation that has been brought about by the Equitable Life Assurance Society trouble and to insti- tute a national investigation of the insurance business as 1t is now con ducted. The inquiry into the beef trust and the present Standard oil in- vestigation are quoted as precedents.
 This request was made by w. F. King, former president of the Mer- chants Association of this city, who has written the president as a policy holder in several companies asking that such an investigation be made under the interstate commerce law. Should this course be deemed not prac- tlcable. MT. King asks the President to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
GEN. OYAMA
 IS ADVANCING DeplOyS Heavily Against
 Russian Left. AN ENGAGEMENT IMMINENT The Jap Marshal Forced to
 Get Busy. His Movement Necessitated by Doubt of the Result When Togo and Rojest-
 vensky Meet on the
 High Seas.

Gunshu Pass. 1oS miles north of Tie Pass, Manchuria, May 20.-A general engagement Is imminent. Field Mar shal Oyama Is deploying heavy forces against General Lineviteh's left and is contracting his troops along the center. but his base is opposite the Russian right. It is not yet clear which wing is making a demonstration and which will deliver the main blow. It is evi- dent from Linevitchs preparations that he intends to accept decisive battle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

without hereby approving the &C., tion of those who have introduced the use of instrumental music without waiting for the permission of the gem eral synod,
 Resolved. That the question of in- strumental music in the praise service be left to the discretion of the sessions of the congregations under our control.
 Tn no case shall any session attempt the introduction of an instrument when 1t would distract the peace and har- mony of the congregation"
 The resolution was adopted by vote of 25 to 20.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
~-o x,II.1 hv FaIItnw rra..

Birmingham. Ala, May 2o-A special to The Age-Herald from Berry. Ala. says;
 About o'clock this afternoon Frank Julian and son. Bryan, were instantly killed during a wind and rain storm by tree falling upon them. MT. Ju- Han is a prominent farmer living one and a half miles from Berry and is 45 years of age, and his son about 12. They were dead when found. Mir. Ju- Han leaves a widow and four children.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
Movement Necessary.

St. Petersburg, May 20.--The war of- ice confirms the report from Gunshu Pass that Field Marshal oyama is on the eve of taking the general offensive and no doubt Is entertained here that General Linevitch will accept battle in his present position.
 The general stan believes Oyama $ advance was precipitated by the doubt regarding the issue of the coming na- val battle between Admirals Rojest- vensky and Togo.
 With an unbeaten army in front Of him oyama's position might be critical If his communicatieAs with Japan were interrupted even te porarily.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
coRNERsToNE LAID.
Ceremonies at New Federal Butldin&
 i'm Cleveland.

.S
 Cleveland, May 20.--The ceremony oE laying the cornerstone of the new Feo- eral building In Cleveland held here this afternoon was directed py seere- tarv of the Treasury Leslie NJ Shaw. Right Rev. wm. A. Leonard. Episcopal Bishop of Ohio. offered the invocation.
 Japanese Minister Kogora Takanira was among those present.
 The occasion marked the commence ment of the plan of grouping the fed- eral and city buildings in one neighbor- hood.
 The ffty-sixth annual dinner of the Chamber of Commerce was held nere tonight with 800 persons in attendance. Japanese Minister Takahira was pre- vented by ill-health from being pres ent, but in a letter referred to Ohio and to the services of an Ohio man. the late John A. Bingham, formerly Mn jster to Japan. Leslie M Shaw, Sec retary of the Treasury, spoke on Non Partisan statesmanship."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
LANDS FLOODED.
Heavy Rainfall in Texas Does Much
 Damage.

Damage
 Dallas, Texas, May 20.-A special to The News from Sherman, Texas. says:
 Tremendous rises in the creeks of Grayson County from a five-inch rain fall in seven hours last night and this morning have caused the flooding of 10000 acres of rich bottom cotton lands, all under cultivation. and the destruc- tion of much stock. The losses are estimated at a quarter of a million dol lars. Dead hogs and cattle by the dozen have been found. Two families named Griffin and Weber. tenants on the Reed Davis plantation, were driven to trees and house tops and were rescued with difficulty in boats. Fif- teen per cent of the Grayson potato crop is under water and believed to be a total loss. R. E. Smith, a planter on large scale of alfalfa, is one of the heaviest losers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
Enhancement Reported.

Tokio, Japan, May 2c.-U D. m.)-lt was announced this evening from the headquarters of the Japanese armies in the field that three Russian columns or mixed forces advanced southward May IS to the vicinity of the railroad. The Japanese engaged them and drove the Russians northward. Simultaneously 800 Russian cavalry attacked a Japan enese field hospital at Kangpin on the right bank of tho Liao River. Japan csc artillery and infantry dispersed the attacking cavalrymen, inficting heavy losses upon them
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
IndIrnnnt over Inclaent.

Warsaw, May 20.-The explosion of the bomb in Miodowa Street Friday which resulted in the death of the Pol ish shoemaker Dobrowolski. who was carrying 1t in his pocket. and of two detectives and the injury of many per sons. has excited general indignation in view of the evident intent against the life of Governor General Maximo- witch, who. it is conceded, has evinced every desire to aid Poles to secure all reasonable concessions.
 The police are conducting a rigorous investigation into the affair and there have been many arrests.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
Carnival of Destination.

St. Fetersburg, May Zl.--II.zo q. m. J
 ~Dispntches from Harbin report car nival of drunkenness and dissipation among the hangers-on of the rear army. Champagne at $10 a bottle is said to be flowing like rivers, dives are abundant and multitude of sharpers and gamblers are reaping a rich har- vest.
 The Emperor at General Linevitch's request has appointed new provost marshal general and the commander in chief intends to wage a vigorous cam paign to restore order and to institute more satisfactory conditions in the rear.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
The Han Advance.

New York, May 20.--All news from Manchuria indicates the imminence of a3 battle, according to the views of The Times,s Teixio correspondent,
 The Russians occupy line forty-two miles in length. strongly intrenched.
 The Japanese are advancing in three columns The Russian main position is at Hailiung. where General MatoTi-. loff commands.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
PREPARED FOR STRAIN.
No New Development in Conflict as to
 Morocco.

Paris. May 2O-Although :here are m further developments in the Franco German conflict in Morocco. the off, cials here are prepared for a renewal of the strain at any moment. This leads to marked sensitiveness on va rious subjects in which Germany Is in- terested.
 Emperor Williams action in receiv- ing from Cardinal Kopp at Metz the grand cross of the order of the Holy Sepulchre is discussed as another move of German diplomacy toward estao- fishing German ascendency at the Vati- can at the moment France is breaking
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
Iu.trumental Music PermItted.

New York, May 2O.-After an agita- ton lasting for several years, the gen. eral synod of the Reformed Presbyte- rian Church decided today that instru- mental music might be used in the services of churches of the denomina- tion.
 As finally passed the measure was as follows:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
Entertained In Vicksburg.

Vicksburg. Miss, May 20.-Baron Mayor Des Ranches, Italian Ambassa- dor to the United States, spent the day in Vicksburg and was rendered re- ception at the Elks Club. He left for Jackson in the afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
Record Prlcc for wool.

Billings. Mont, May 2O.-The highest price for wool since 1892 was paid in Billings today for two large clips. One of 50.000 pounds sold for 25 cents and another clip of 500.OO0 pounds was sold for 25 cents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
yvIth the CumberIantIs.

Fresno, Cal. May 2O.-No business sessions of the Cumberland Presby- terian assembly were held today. As guests of the Chamber of Commerce in emembers went on an excursion to Clovis in the morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
r.r,r.a ,uith praaaasnt.

Washington, May 20.-Secretary. Taft and General George B.. Davis of the inst returning from the Isthmus, had an interview with the President to- day regarding the situation in Panas ma General Davis has recovered from the malarial attack from wnlcn he was suffering when he left Pan- anna.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
CIado DiHrnIased.

St. Petersburg, May 21.-The dismiss sal from the navy of Captain Clado is gazetted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
Health the Greatest Prob
 lem in Panama.
STATEMENT OF BARRETT
American Minister Alarmed
 Over Situation.
omnipresent CIImste Against Those working So strenususiy There. Talks of Five Yellow Fever
 Cases Reported.

New York, May 20.--Sanitatton and preservation of health is the one great problem which confronts the American authorities In the Panama Canal zone, according to statement given out by John Barrett, the American Minister to Panama, who arrived here today on the steamer Advance from Colon. He considers as alarming the report of five cases of yellow fever at Colon; alarm ing" he says, because up to the time these cases were reported no yellow fever had appeared there. and 1t was hoped that the situation was in hand. I do not believe in deceiving the public in these matters" said Mir. Barrett. It is far better that the truth should be known. Existing conditions on the Isthmus present many difficulties. and while 1t Is not a case of pessimism. 1t Is not the engineering, 1t is not the administration problem that is con- fronting us. These are of secondary consideration to the problem of health and sanitation. Here we have engin- eering problems that have been solved elsewhere and can be met. but the sani- tation problem is new and presents many difficulties.
 'The climate is against us and is ever present. Under the efficient care of pr. Gorgas, the eminent yellow fever ex- pert, everything possible Is being done to offset the increase of mortality. An alarming condition Is the report of i've cases of yellow fever In Colon. It Is alarming because up to the time these were reported no yellow fevor had ap- peared and 1t was hoped that the sltua. tion was in hand. Considering fhs enormous number of canal employees on the isthmus, very small percentage of illness prevails, but you know hoW these things are. If one-haif were sick with malaria nothing would be thought of it, but If case or two or yellow fever appears. all the employees want to quit and get away. believe thcee sanitary and health problems will be met successfully. but they Ear oser- shadow all others.
 T am going to Bogota and hope ts accomplis sngs scmething to essanlisf most cssIged iihiltatans between .oan,a' se., bia women. ssss anens ,.e,,s ns eo eos' s,ps T,pe ur. esa,on,ssa MA ana N feeiin feel < sz.6isnhhs aspansed hy fhs revo. Iution has disappeared. My personal relations have been most cordial at Panama and there is no truth in the report of friction. On my departure received cordial letter from the for eign minister. At Bogota hold pleas ant relations with General Reyes, the President"
 Herman Dietrich. United States Con- sul- General at Guayaquil, and about goo canal employees also arrived on the Ao- vance. 4S
 Consulting Engineers.
 Washington, May 20.-It was ar- nounced at the war department today that RrfpadIer General Henry L.. Ab-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

WEATHER FORECAST. Washington, May 2O.-For Alabama,
 Partly cloudy with occasional showers
 Sunday and Monday light to fresh northeast winds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
ConauIting Engineers.

WashInRton, May WI Wds ak- nounced at the war department today that BrigadIer General Henry l.. Ab- holt. retired, engineer officer, Mfr. Ram doiph of the Chicago drainage canal and Mir. Schusler, an engineer of Cai- ifornia have been appointed consult. ing engineers to the Isthmian Canaa Cnmmission. in addition to the consult- ing engineers previously appointed
 There are to be twelve engineers two of whom are yet to be selected VI
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-09-15

If they are citizens of Maryland in
fact, as well as in name, not one of
them need have the slightest appre-
hension, be he Democrat or Republi
eau. No party could afford to take
the arbitrary course Mr.. Bonaparte
suggests to them in his strenuous
letter, aud no such discrimination as
he points out, to the tune of 46 600,
will occur, except in his mind. Phan-
toms such as this do not scare SEN
sible people, and we would suggest to
the great Republican leader that he
come down little nearer the "vital
parts" of this important question and
give them some attention He seems
to need it, despite his reputation as a
lawyer and political economist. The
people now are little too big for
nursery rhymes and witch stories--
they want plain facts and reasonable
discussion of them The Republicans
have not done this so far-but they
will have to later on. The Demo-
cratic party will call their bluff, and
call it strong.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-09-15
REPUBLICAN CAMP AIG N
PLANS.

Formal notice has been given that
the Republican campaign in the State
will be opened at Hagerstown, at a
date to be afterwa' DIS decided upon by
Chairman Hanna. 1t is known that
Secretary of the Navy, Charles J.
Bonaparte, who has been hoisted to
the dizzy heights of Republican lead
ership, will make the principal adj
dress on this occasion. Chairman
Hanna has not yet selected the date
for the adjourned meeting of the State
Convention, which had its first meet
ing in Baltimore on Thursday of last
week, and adjourned to meet after the
delegates are elected at the primaries
in Baltimore City. Mr.. Thomas Daw-
sou, Of Montgomery County, is much
talked of for Comptroller, as well as
State Senator Henry NJ. Mccullough,
of Cecil, Col. A. G. Sturgiss, of Gar
rett, and Mr. Gallon l.. Bretz, of AL
leganey.