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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
COLORADO LEGIsLATURE.
Partisan Majority Expected to DecIa
 Peabody Governor.


 Peabody Governor.
 Denver. Colo. Jan. 1.--Announcement was made today from Republican sources that when the Legislature con- venes in January and considers the canvass of the vote of the State of Colo rado as required by the Constitution. two sets of returns will be presented from the Denver election committee- The majority reports will show a plu- rality of about 5000 for Ava Adams. the Democratic candidate for Governof. while the minority report will set forth extensive election frauds and a declar- ation for Governor Peabody. by plu- rality sufficient to overcome Adams's plurality of about 6.O00 in the remain- der of the State.
 No particulars of this minority re- port have yet been made public. It, however, Is confidently asserted by the Republican leaders that the minority report from Denver will be supported by the full Republican vote in the Leg lslature; certificate of his election will be awarded Governor Peabody. and that he will be inaugurated as Gov ernor for a second term January 10. the date set by the constitution. This line of action, according to the view of the Republicans, will make it neces- sary for Adams to bring a contest. if he should still care to assert any claim to the Governorshtp.
 Another announcement by the Repub- licans today is that the Senate will consist of twenty-one Republicans and thirteen Democrats with one vacancy It has been generally supposed since the completion of the canvass that there would be at the outset nineteen Republican and fifteen Democratic Senators.
 When the House convenes there will be forty-seven Republicans and eigh- teen Democratic representatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
Manchester Cloth Market.

Manchester, Jan. 1.-In cotton goods business last week was inactive and the turnover was meagre. Neither buyers nor sellers seem disosed to ope- rate. The large cVOp is keeping off buyers more than ever at present. Sell CTS do not press. partly because the supply Is sold well head and partly because of small stocks of cloth and a healthy condition of trade abroad. There Is little India or China inquiry. In yarns users are encouraged to hold off by the decline in cotton and confine their purchases to immediate require- ments.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
TO STEADY PRICE OF COTTON.
Banks, TaaiIroads and other Interest
 Connader the Matter.

it q
 Banks. IsafIroads and other Interests
 Comsfder the Matter. New York, Jan. i.--Representatives the Sonth and capitalists concerned ip the conditions of the cotton market at a meeting in this city. have formu lated plan to avert demoralizatiop in the cotton market, prevent the burning of the crop by Southern grow CTS and to insure steady price for the staple in the future.
 As a result of the conference, mes- sages were sent to Southern finan- ciers interested in the cotton situation asking for co-operation. These men include P. F. Webber. president ot the Memphis Cotton Exchange: Colonel Harvie Jordan, president of the Cotton Growers Association. and w. P. Brown.
 The proposed plan suggests that each cotton growing section appoint certain trustees who will act in the interests of cotton producers and that the growers deliver, or agree to de- liver. ten per cent of their holdings to these trustees on the condition that the cotton shall be withdrawn from the market and shall not be sold for less than stated price: that these trustees issue certificates to the cot ton producers expressing these condi- tions and the stipulation that cotton to the amount of say one million bales be received before the plan befomes effective. This ten per cent, it is ar- gues. could be marketed at any time at the price agreed upon, and the trustees could distribute the proceeds arising from the sale of the holders certificates
 Bankers and monied interests. 1t Is also suggested. should organize a fund to be used in the purchase of cotton to be withdrawn from the market and held under similar conditions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
London stock Exchange.

London, Jan. 1.-The Stock Exchange had a cheerful week with stronger markets than for a long time, almost all the accumulated stock showing an ment business in the best classes The declaration of the Pennsylvania dlvi- dend had a good effect on the Ameri- can market as indicating confidence in the future of railroad business. Rus sians suffered somewhat from adverse Port Arthur news, but foreigners were generally firm. It is reported on good authority that the price of the issue of the new Russian loan will be 95. but no official statement has yet been is- sued. and some reports make it 90 Gen. tral Americans are in request.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
$500, 900, 900 FOR NAVY.
Russia Proposes to Keep Abreast With
 Other Powers.

St. Petersburg. Jan. With refer ence to the report published in the United States under a St. Petersburg date that Emperor Nicholas has sane tioned the expenditure of $500. 00O, 900 for rebuilding the navy the fact is that Russia's naval program has not yet been definitely decided on nor promul- gated. All that Is positively known is that the plans cover a long period of years.
 The absolute necessity of a sea power is one of Russia's latest lessons of the present war and with practically the complete detruction of the Port Ar thur fleet. the Government is deter mined not only on filling the gap, but on building up fleet which will keep Russia abreast of other frst-class pow CTS.
 The press has unanimously support ed the plans of the Government for the regeneration and reorganization of the navy and to this end 1t has been de- termined to build up great ship yards at home. The figures given, however, are not confirmed. The Russ, on De- cember 30. speculated upon a five-year program with an expenditure of $25,- 000.eO0, and December 31 upon a fif- teen-year program and $750, ,000,0O ex- Denditure
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
w. B. MEYERS NOT THERE.
AlgernOn Meyer Says That He Saw
 Young Kill Himself,

Young XIII Himself.
 Jacksonville, Fla. Jan. Follow ing the somewhat sensational develop ments of the publication that ". B. Meyers. prominent naval stores man of Jacksonville had stated to a Sa- vannah, Ga. lawyer that he had witt messed the shooting of Caesar Young, and Meyers denial and assertion that he had never been in New York. fol- lowed by a published affidavit from the lawyer in question, it now devel- ops that Algernon C. Meyer was in New York at the time and saw the shooting and that he has given his tes- timony to District Attorney Jerome.
 Soon after the shooting it was re- ported that Algernon Meyer witness ed the affair and at the time an at- tempt was made to confirm the story. It could not be done in New York for the reason that Meyer had left New York and District Attorney Jerome has said nothing concerning the testi- mony. It could not be confirmed in Jacksonville for the reason that Mey- CTS whereabouts were unknown to his mother who lives in Jacksonville while Meyer has been living at DeLand. Fla. The story was dropped without fur ther investigator until the story of W. B. Meyers's alleged connection with the case developed a few days ago It was then that the Associated Press correspondent ascertained the whereabouts of Algernon Meyer and asked him direct concerning the mat ter. The following reply was receiv- ed:
 "Was in New York witnessed the shooting. testified before Jerome, my testimony being about the same as Nan Patterson's '
 Meyer, It is believed is the person whom Martin Razelton says was standing beside him when he saw Cae- sar Young shoot himself. The counsel for Nan Patterson have been unable to locate this important witness for the trial. Algernon Meyer is not re- lated to W. B. Meyers, whom rumors have connected with the affair.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
BRAvELY FACED DEATH.
Men of the Russian Asiatic Fleet
 Showed Greatest Courage.

Men Of the Russian Asfattc Fleet
 Showed Greatest Courage.
 Chefoo. Jan. 1.-Pathetic references to the last stand of the last ship of the Russian Asiatic squadron appear in the Port Arthur Novikrai in its issues of December 24, and 25. Even General Stoessel, the military com mander at Port Arthur, who has made little mention of the navy since Au- gust 30, issued an order lauding the Sevastopol and Captain Essen who for five nights withstood numerous at- tacks of the Japanese torpedo flotillas till at last the death note was sounded through gaping wounds in the sides of the battleship and Russia's Asiatic fleet was no more.
 Nothing says the paper, could ex- ceed the unfiinching devotion of the men, who nightly calmly went forth to the roadstead in the face of certain ultimate destruction"
 For the first time since the siege be- gan, the Novikrai whose sole aim seemingly has been to inspire the gar rison of Port Arthur betrays signs of the pathetic hopelessness of even the most heroic resistance. Discussing High Hill, the Novikrai speaks of the 'Hilr' receiving with its breast the hammering of 800 pound shells which SpHt eNeH lHe ToCkS ana went through eighteen inch steel like paper. Who but Providence can save us from these thunderbolts? We do not expect the Baltic fleet; we do not expect relief; but we can fight till death. What Port Arthur goes through 1t Is impos- sible to describe; but Russia will know what her sons here suffered. It is past human genius to paint or describe Port Arthur's sufferings as they really are. The high hill lighting, according to The Novikrai, lasted sixteen days un- til December 6. "when death. which had had no rest for sixteen days. ceased it's work"
 The only other mention of the fleet in the copies of The Novikrai received here is the feeling of helplessness with which everyone saw ship after ship succumb to the huge Japanese shells. Barashoff Panga, hunt master of the Czar and superintendent of the Red Cross at Port Arthur. has had a con- ference with Japanese with reference to the protection of hospitals from shells. The conference resulted in making the Red Cross flag larger and also in painting the Red Cross on the sides of hospitals.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
NEGRO SHOOTS OFFICER.
Blood Hounds fin Pursuit of North
 Carolina Black.

Charlotte, N. C., Jan. 1.-RuraI Police man S E. Cole, of Belmont Park, a suburb of this city. was shot and in stantly killed by Will Springs. a negro, today near a negro church. H. B. Nabors, Coles son-in-law was shot, but the extent of his injuries Is not yet known. Springs became engaged in a quarrel with another negro who went for the officer
 ed the negro's hands up. Springs put up one hand and with the other drew his pistol and fired on Majors. who fell. He then shot Cole through the neck. The officer died in three minutes. Majors regaIned conscious ness in a few moments and fired on the negro. who fell and then regained his feet and escaped. A posse with blood hounds is in pursuit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
TRIUMPH OF BUILDERS SKILL. New Home of The New York Times
 Uniaue in Architecture.

New Home of The New York Times
 Unique in Architecture.
 New York, Jan. 1.-The New York Times tonight is being published from it's new building in the Times Square, structure which has been referred to by the experts as one of the notable architectural triumphs of the world. In recognition of this contribution to the architectural beauty of New York. the city gives as name for the dis trict along Forty-second Street. north. along Broadway and Seventh Avenue, Times Square, and the subway sta- ton in the basement of the building bears the same title.
 The occupation of the new building by The New York Times began at mid- night last night and the occasion was fireworks from the observatory of the building. more than four hundred feet above Broadway.
 The moving of the thirty linotype machines, brought from 32 Park Row to Times Square. over a distance of three miles, began after midnight. A force of 150 expert machinists accom- plished the work without the slightest hitch or delay and tonight the same machines were setting up the paper that did similar work fifteen hours earlier three miles away.
 In a special edition. published to- day. to celebrate the occasion Is prin- cipahy devoted to the building and the elaborate equipment. Among the fea- lures mentioned in this edition is that the structure from base to top is thir- ty-one stories, with a height of 476 feet. A new record in steel tonnage has been made In it's construction and it contains a larger percentage of steel to cubical contents than any other of- flee building. having at the same time the strongest and stiffest steel frame structurea of similar dimensions ever erected. It contains a thirty-ton gird- CT, the largest in any office building, and In it's construction S0,000 field driven rivets were used. A fifty-foot railway runs obliqusly through it's basement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
American Forest Congress.

. Washington. Jan. 1.-of more than usual interest. because of It's represen- tative character. will be the meeting in Washington this week, of the Amert- can Forest Congress. to be held under the auspices of the American Forests Association Beginning tomorrow. when the delegates will participate in the Presidents reception at the White House, the body will continue in ses- sion the remaining four days of the week.
 Morning and afternoon sessions are to be held and subjects of wide i'm dustrial importance will be discussed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
YeIIovr Fexer in Nrer,en.

Mexico City. Jan. 1.-The only case of yellow fever reported at the su- perior board of health is that of a person attacked with the disease nt Juchitan. in the state of Oaxaca. The barracks at that point were disinfect- ed. Yellow fever in one or two places in the hot country where 1t still exists is so closely watched that 1t is pre- vented from spreading. The work of sanitation Is so thoroughly performed that the disease as an epidemic may be said to be stamped out in the re- nublfc
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
-er.usshea. of eour.e. am no. gullty

crushed. Of course. am not guilty of any wrong doing.
 How do the people of Cleveland look upon meT' the doctor anxiously in- quired. For thirty-five years I have made that city my home. and this Is the first time there has been the faintest taint on my name
 Tt is all too awful to comprehend. Even my home has been taken from me. and. If all reports are true. am a pauper. I cannot suspect my wife. for I must first learn her story from her own lips before I can judge her. Heaven grant that 1t all may be cleared up at once"
 There has been some question in the minds of the lawyers as to whether Dr. Chadwick has the occupancy of his Euclid Avenue home since 1t has been taken possession of for the benefit of the creditors of Mrs. Chadwick, and 1t has been decided by the lawyers that Dr. Chadwick cannot be barred from it's use.
 He spent the day at the home of At- torney V. P. Kline and he may go to his own home tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02

this place. a bale of cotton was thrown off wagon on one of the main streets of the city and was set fire by c. S. Wilcox. q member of the mercantile firm of B. F. Wilcox & Bro. and burn ed to ashes yesterday afternoon. Many citizens witnessed the scone with cu- rious interest and knew not what it all meant. As 1t burned, planters and merchants gathered around the fire and held an informal indignation meeting in contempt of the Wall Street cotton specuiator. The people here have agreed to burn bale at every decline in the price of cotton
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
STOESSEL PROPOSES THE
 SURRENDER OF PORT ARTHUR

blew up part of the old enclosure of the fort.
 The central corps. driving the en- emy before them. occupied IT fort at a. m.. January 1. and then captured the new fort of Pantung. Thus the whole>line of the Pantung and IT forts were brought under our occupation The right wing commenced a bombard : ment at 8 a. m, and effectively occu- pied the heights south of San Yanztau. a village. despite the stubborn resist ance of the enemy"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
TRIAL OF CHATTANOOGA.
Final Test cf the New Cruiser VIII
 be Made Today


 Newport News. Va, Jan. 1.-The cruiser Chattanooga completed her two days speed trial today, averaging between 16.1 and 16.375 knots per hour. over the measured mile course in Narragansett Bay. yesterday. and 16.6O5 knots in a four hours run of shore today.
 The Chattanooga was built to make 16.5 knots per hour
 The measured mile test yesterday was over the bay course off Jamestown over which speed tests are held, and the Chattanooga went over the course many times.
 Shortly before noon today, the crui- ser started out of the bay for a four hours speed trial from Trenton's Reef Light Ship, during which she averag- ed above her designated speed. Tomor- row the Chattanooga will start on her final trip and endurance run of 2t hours. during which she will fer her guns singly and in broadsldes, be run in a sea way and put through her paces generally.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
Fort on sunr.hu Taken.

Headquarters Third Japanese Army, via Fusan, Dec. 31.-The fort on Sung shu Mountain was captured at Il o'clock in the morning. The works were mined and exploded at 10 a. m. many Russians being killed and buried in the debris. Those who remained in the fort were captured. There was little opposition to the attack. The northeast section of the fort was de- stroyed, affording cover for he assault CTS. The Japanese now hold forts guard from the entire western half of the east of the ridge
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
Rouua For Cotton CuItvre,

Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 1.-Mr. Mclean, the commonwealth minister of trade, Is considering the advisabil- ity of State bonus for the encour- agement of the cultivation of cotton in Australia. He will discuss the sub feet at a conference of State premiers at Hobart in February.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
ReIics of OIden Tlmen.

Mexico City, an. 1.-In excavating for the foundation of the new national theatre, an ancient fountain has been found covered with hierogliphics and figures of Indian warriors and priests The foundations of some ancient buildings of great size also were dis covered. The fountain will be placed in the national museum.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
BRAVE DEFENSE IS
 UNAVAILING IN RESUL I
Month of ReverSeS for the Heroic Garrison of St0eS-
 Sel and His Men.
When POS Metre Hill Fell Into the Hands of Nogi's Army, the Doom of the Beseiged Place Was
 seaIed--Jars Stin Active.

Tokio, Jan .1.--General Nogi reports that he has received a letter from General Stoessel relative to the sur render of Port Arthur.
 The news that the Russian forces at Port Arthur have been reduced to such straits that at last the heroic commander has been forced to propose surrender, follows upon a month of reverses. The siege began almost with the firing of the first gun in the war, now nearly eleven months ago, and when perhaps the greatest strong hold in the world was garrisoned by 10000 Russian soldiers supported by a formidable squadron of modern bat tleships, cruisers and torpedo boats These warships have been destroyed or dispersed until but a few torpedo boats remain in the harbor. The gar rison at latest accounts had been re- duced to about 15,000 men.
 December High (20S Metre) Hill. one of the most commanding positions in the series of forts was captured and held by the Japanese as a result of a fight from which the loss on botb sides waG enormous. It was from this hill that the death blows were dealt the warships that were then remain ing in the harbor being destroyed and aIterWardS the Japanese guns were turned upon the town and such forts as were within range.
 December 19 the Keekwan fort was taken by the Japanese, affording them another advantageous position from which to assail other forts in the chain of defenses. Mining and sappinE were important factors in the capture of this position, as they were in the capture of Rihlung Fort on Dec. 23.
 These captures served to cut the communication between the Tactic fort. destined to be the last ditch of the defenders. and great part of the chain of forts.
 From the hour of tho fall of East Keckwan events have seemed to be hastening to their continuation, for on Dec. 31 Sungshu mountain fell into the hands of the Japanese and only Q few hours later the "H' fort another strong position, was captured.
 The report that non-combatants of Port Arthur had been accorded asylum behind the Taotie mountain may be an indication that the Japanese com mander foresaw that the surrender of the Russians within a very brief time was assured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
Uribe-Uribe Gets a Job.

Panama, Jan. 1,-Advices from Co., lombia report that the revolution has been unsuccessful and that Generals Joaquin Keles and Gonzalez Valcia, who were at the head of the movement and others have been imprisoned. Pres ident Reyes has issued a manifesto to the archbishop approving of his con- duet. Generals Uribe-Uribe, Lucas and Caballero have been appointed ministers to Brazil. Argentina and Venezuela.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
NEW BLOCKADE LINES.
Reduction of Limit of Surveillance of
 Port Arthur,

Tokio, Jan. 1.-The lines of the blockade of Port Arthur have been re- duced, according to a proclamation signed by Admiral Togo. which was is- sued today. The new line commences at the south head of Talienwan and runs southwesterly, clearing Dalny, to the south head of South Bay. All Lia- tung westward of the line is included in the blockade. Evidently 1t is ln- tended to open DalnY to foreign ship plug. The new blockade is effective today,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
nentb of OIlver CIIfton.

Jackson. Miss, Jan. 1.-Oliver Cliff ton. three times Mayor of Jackson, died here this morning at ? o'clock. When he died he had been Mayor only two hours on his last term. He qualified yesterday while in bed. He was 57 wears old and came from a very promi- nent Mississippi family.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
nreetInr. to King victor.

Rome, Jan. 1.-For the first time in inc history of United Italy, clerical al- dermen were among the officials who went to the Quirinal today to attend New Years greetings to King Victor Emmanuel. It is reported that the clerical attendants had consulted Pope Pius x as to their attending the Kings reception and were advised that they aho,IId do their duty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
KIIIed By "a CouNtahIe.

Hot Springs. Ark. Jan. ID. W. Clavborne a real estate man of this city. was shot and almost instantly killed here this evening in Rock Is station by Deputy Constable Lawrence I1ovd in an argument over a warrant that had been issued for the arrest of Clayborne's son.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
I'm Mexico City.

Mexico City. Jan. 1.-The new year was ushered in with the ringing of bells and the blowing of steam whistles. while crowds of people thronged the streets. Today President Diaz held his annual New Years re- ception in the National Plaza. Secre- tary of War Mena and officers of the army and navy were received. as were also senators and deputies of the na- tional congress. diplomats. state gov- ernors. members of the city govern ment and distinguished citizens.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
CarneEie Oners s2es.OOO.

Baltimore, Jan. 1.-In letter made public today Andrew Carnegie has building of the Maryland Institute of this city, which was burned last Feb ruary. The City of Baltlmora will nrovids site for the tnstituticn.