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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-27
IN MEMORY OF THREE.
House of Representatives EuiOgises
 Departed Members.


 Washington, Feb. 26.-The memories of three deceased members of the Eff ty-eighth Congress were subjects of tribute fin the house regular session, which occupied that body for near three hours today. Tributes were paid to the late Representative Mahoney of Illinois, the late Representative Croft of South Carolina and the late Repre- sentative Otis of New York. Repre- sentative Hepburn of Iowa was desig- mated as speaker pro tenn and yielded the chair to Representative sherman of New York. who presided during the eulogies to Representative Otis and Representative Finley of South Caro- lima during the tributes to the memory of Representative Croft.
 Those who spoke to the memory of Representative Mahoney were Repre- sentatives Mann. Boutelle, Williams, Foss Lorimer. Knopf. Caldwell. Elm rich and Foster of Illinois, sulzer of New York, May of Virginia, Robinson of Indiana. Sladen of Texas. Ryan of New York. Hunt of Missouri, Van Du- lana.
 Eulosies on Mir. Croft were pro- nounced by Representatives Finley, Lever, Johnson and Aiken of South Carolina and French of Idaho.
 Tributes to the memory of Represen- tative Otis of New York were spoken by Representative sherman. Goulden. smith, Rider. Payner. Alexander and DunweII of New York. and Currier of New Hampshire. Cooper of Pennsylva- mia and Boynge of Colorado.
 The House adjourned after tributes to each of the deceased at 2:35 o'clock
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-27
DENIED BY srCKHAs1.
Governor Says He Has Nothins to Ds
 With Harris Case.

With Harsis Case.
 Lexington. Ky, Feb. 26.-In an in- tervfew by yltelephone tonight. Governor BeckhAm denied report that Judge James Hargis had called on him and solicited his moral suppoxt in his trou- ble incident to the indictments here and in Breathitt County charging him and his brother. Senator Ebert Hareis. and Sheriff Callahan. of BreAthitt County, with procuring the assassination of Town Marshal Cockrill. of Jackson.
 Governor Beckham said that he had not been visited or besought by Judge Hargis or any one representing him, and denied that he had asked Judge Hargis to resign from the Democratic State Central Committee. He said that he sustained no relation to the defend ants or the case and would avoid con nection in any way with these cases, or any affairs not concerning him Judge Hargis and others from Jackson who appeared before the Court of Ap- peals Saturday are here tonight. He denied the report that he had appealed to the Governor for support.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-27
FIGHTING IS
 IN PROGRESS
 E Far Easgrn Foes Arc
 Asain at Work. AN UNUSUAL STRUGGLE Japs Have Captured Outlying Positions. Aaikado's Men are Said to Have Made Successful Advance on Russian Left FIank. Though at Great
ANsUyUsUAL STRUGGLE

Mukden. Feb, 2s.-Fightins continues in front and to the west of Tie pass. On the East tho Japanese have taken the outlying positions and they now threaten the main defense. Owing to their formidable attacks, 1t Is thought that the Japanese artiiierymen are vet erans from Port Arthur, commanded by General Nogi. Forty wounded Rus- sians arrived at Mukden today and four hundred are expected tomorrow. Other indications point to an unusual strug- gle.
 A clustering snow storm all day is ending in a bitter wind which may modify the threatened conflict. The region of the Japanese attack is in light wooded and mountains favorable for the Russian operations. The force of Japanese of unknown strength join ed with Chinese brigands west of Kung Chialin is still menacinE the Russians in that. region. The cannonade along the Russian center diminished in inten- sity today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-27

shoveIs operated by an experienced force. In the face of these disadvan- tageous conditions the cost of excava- ton has been reduced far lower than was anticipated and 1t has been demon strated that each steam shovel may be counted upon to yield an average rec ord of at least 1000 cubic yards per working day. The chief engineer esti-
 mates that with 100 steam shovels installed with a complete system Of tracks serving them. a yearly record of So,00o.0o0 cubic yards of excavation may be reached without requiring a greater output per shovel or greater speed in working than has already been attained. This rate of working could probably be reached within two years from the present time
 With the rate of progress which now appears reasonable to anticipate this committee believes that q sea level canal with a tidal lock of 1000 feet usable width at Mirafiores can be completed within ten to twelve years from this time. the bottom width minimum depth of water thirtv-fivs feet.
 These considerations have induced this committee to express to the cora- mission its unanmous judgment that with the comptempiated system of working and with the rate of develop ment which appears to be Justified by the work now being performed at Culebra cut a sea level canal free from the restriction of locks should be adopted. This committee believes that such a canal with terminal harbors can be constructed for sum not ex- ceedinR $235.ooO.ooo
 The advantages of sea level canal across the Isthmus are most obvious. It would be a waterway with no re- striction to navigation and one which could easily be enlarged by widening or deeping at any time in the future to accommodate an increased traffic ping using 1t, Whereas a look canal is in reality 8 permanent restriction to the volume of traffic and size of ships that use 1t. Although 1t is pos sible to design and construct locks adapted to tho future Transformation to a sea level canal that transforma- ton cannot be made without serious inconvenience to navigation and at cost SO great as to be excessive. The additional cost of a sea level canal over that of a canal with locks. with a summit level of sixty feet above mean tide is s52,462.0e0 or s79,743, 900 more than the estimated cost of the lock canal with a summit level of eighty-five feet above mean tide, pre- posed by the former Isthmian canal commission after allowing s6.600.e00 for the Colon brealxwater and direct entrance not previously estimated. This committee consides this additional ex- penses fully justified by the ads yantaEes secured
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-27
at lo:so. and in half hour was com plete wreck
At Midnight.

At midnight more than nine squares of the terminals had been completely destroyed and 1t seemed unlikely that the fire would be checked until it reached Napoleon Avenue which also is very broad street. During the ire a heavy wind blew. and the blaze was of indescribable fury, carrying brands to great distances, driving back the crowds of sightseers. Immense pieces corrugated iron torn from the sides oi the upper elevator. were carried through the air as if they were feath- CTS and dropping in every direction constantly endangered the lives of the firemen and spectators.
 The weather was bright and warm and probably fifty thousand people visited. the scene during the progress of the fire.
 Aside from the tremendous loss in volved in the destruction of physical property. the fire Is a calamity to New Orleans in the temporary abatement oi the immense export business of the Illinois. Central. particularly in the matter of grain shipments.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-27
OF POLITICAL ORIGIN.
Russian Strikes not Inspired by Eco-
 homie Motives.

HussHan Strtkes not Inspired by Ec0-
 homie Motives.
 St. Petersburg. Feb. 27.--(1 ;35 a. m.) Evidence Is increasing that the strikes throughout the Empire and es- peciaIly those in St. Petersburg are not economic in their origin but in- spired by definite political plan. The Government and employers arc embar- rassed by the tactics of the workmen, whose discontent is being fed, and who are increasing demands with each new concession.
 This condition is believed to have been fomented by crafty political agi- tators who are stirring up the men and at the same time holding them in leash. apparently waiting some sign for con certed action. Fear is entertained that this widespread agitation may be con nected with q plan to await a possible peasant outbreak in the spring, with which a general strike will be syn chronized, the workmeu Joining hands with the peasants.
 The situation in Riga is again re- ported to be very serious. The authori- ties there apparently are unable to cope with the lawless element.
 In the Caucasus the situation Is ex- tremely bad, practically amounting to civil war In Baku the inhabitants. barricaded in their houses and peti- tioning the Central authorities at St. Petersburg for relief from the existing condition of affairs. The government is sending re-enforcements of troops; but while these may be able tostop the reign of terror. they will be inn potent to start the wheels of industry. Proprietors fear that the oil wells will be utterly ruined if pumping is sus- pended much longer. Conditions in other towns in the Caucasus are equal ly desperate.
 In Siberia as well as in other parts of the Empire the government has granted considerable concessions to railway employees. in some cases &C., cording them a reduction of the hours of labor to nine a day. This renders the situation of private employers in- creasingly difficult as they claim that 1t is impossible for them to concede so much.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-27
SENATE FOR RETENTION
CONFEREEs AGAINST REQUESTING
 IsTHMIAN COMMISSION.
At Session of Cenmittee Reprcsenta- lives of Both Houses Stnnd Pat, But Compromise is Hoped For.

Washington. Feb. 26.--Conferees ap- pointed on the committee of the Sem ate and House to consider the Isthmian Canal bill were in session two hours today. While no definite action was taken on any Senate amendment, the bill was considered far enough to as- sure the acceptance of all the Senate amendments except that relating to the continuance of the commission.
 The House bill abolishes the com mission and this was amended by the Senate to provide for It's retention.
 Representatives of both houses stood pat at today's conference and no com- promise plan was suggested. A move ment is on foot, however. looking to an agreement, for a reduction of the com mission to three members. Another meeting will be held tomorrow as soon as the naval bill has been passed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-27
SUSPICIOUS
 DE OFFICERS Warsaw Policemen Watch
 cd by Soldiers. NEW STRIKE IS FEARED Boobies Want $12.5o Per Month for Services. othsr Dsnaaas Beias Fornuiated sy EnsIoyes sf Various Concerns and
 Prsspeets Are for Fresh
 Labor Trcssies.

Warsaw, Feb. 26.--Every policeman on duty ners today was accompanied by q soldier. The authorities. fearing . strike by tho police adopted this pre- caution so that In the event of an of : ticer leaving his post the quarter would not be unprotected. The measure Is further intended to guard policemen from possible attack by strikers.
 The police demand s12.50 month. the same scale that is paid in St. Pe- tersburg. The present rate is s6.50.
 The private coachmen and livery stable men here struck today. The strike Of street railway employees con- tinues.
 Some 15.ooo strikers from the big Iron mills will return to work tomor- row. all their demands having been granted. These include a nine-hour day instead of ten and a half hours. and an increase in wages of from to a5 per cent. .
 It Is announced that all the railways will be placed under martial law .n order to prevent the extension of the strikes.
 The employees of the warsaw-St. Pe- tersburg Railway have formulated Nde- mands for presentation to the man. agement. This act Is regarded as 8 prelude to the beginning of strike.
 The yistula strike continues. The directors will meet tomorrow to re- ceive the workmens' demands. which will be referred to St. Petersburg for approval.
 The Vienna railway service having been resumed. the station here was crowded all day and trains were oyer- crowded with passengers who fought to obtain seats.
 The tension in the Warsaw railway situation has been greatly relieved by the settlement of this strike. Direct communication with Western Europe Is thus re-opened. but trafiic east of War saw is indirect. < The St. Petersburg road Is the only direct iinc still open, and passengers for Moscow siid Odessa are compelled 70 tks3vai 8ys sronstSi 1uutes
 In Novolipki Street at 9 o'clock lto- night an unknown man fred revol- yer at a patrol. killing two policemen and severely woundtng a sergeant. The murderer escaped.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-27
LOSS AT HOT SPRINGS
INSURANCE MEN SAY TOTAL WILL
 REACH s2,000. 900.
Sunday a Day of Gloom in Fire-strfck' cn Arkansas City, But Relief Committee Has Situation
 I'm Hand.

Hot Springs, Ark. Feb. 26.-Sunday has been day of gloom in Hot Springs. The first estimates of the damage done by the great confagraticn were not exaggerated. More than forty blocks were eaten away by the flames and the most conservative estimates place the loss at a million and a half dollars and several insurance men state the figures will reach two millions.
 The three unknown bodies recovered are the only known fatalities. The cit- izens relief committee has the situation we'll in hand. Mayor Belding is at the head of this body and Charles N. Rix, President of the Arkansas National Bank. is acting as treasurer. The amount subscribed for the relief work totals s12.e00 tonight. and the sum is being steadily increased. The citizens of Hot Springs can take care of the homeless, but voluntary subscriptions from the outside are being donated and are accepted
 Several excursion trains arrived here today. bringing visitors from adjacent cties and towns to view tho ruins.
 Mayor Beldng ordered all saloons closed and it was tight" Sunday in Hot Springs. The following statement has been Issued:
 ITO the public:
 The fire swept an area principally in the residence portion of the city. While the loss is enormous the principal busi- ness portion of Hot Springs, including hotels and bath houses. are not affected We think, therefore, 1t proper to re- quest the Associated Press to state that our city has ample accommodations for all who may desire to visit it for health or pleasure, and no advance in rates will be tolerated
 (Signed) George R. Bedding,
 Martin A Eissle, Mayor.
 ''Supt. of the Gov'm't Reservation '' The relief committee has systematis- cd its work to such an extent that no deserving person rendered destitute bv the conf1agration has suffered for the ordinary comforts of life Nearly every residence in the city has been thrown open to such persons and the management of the Oaklawn race track has rendered the use of it's grand stand and cottages. That the devastated district will be speedily rebuilt is evidenced by the ex- owners are alreday planning with ar chitects and in three instances carpen- ters began work today on temporary structures
 Sheriff Williams was one of the heav- fest individual losers His residence, one of the finest in the city. Was de- stroyed with a number of cottages and other outhouses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-27
shot By Ne~ro.

Memphis. Tenn, Feb. 2s.--while two negro car thieves whom he had caught in the act of breaking Into car, W. e. Jones. freight agent of the Nashville. Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroad was shot in the ab- domen by one of the negroes and wounded badly in the railroad yards in South Memphis tonight. The ne- groes escaped. The wounded man was taken to St. Joseph's hospital. where he lies in a critical condition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-27
B. AND O's. BIG BUY.
over S12.00O.O0 win Be Expended for
 New EQuipment,

Baltimore, Feb. 26.-The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company has au- thorized the purchase of 175 consolida- tion freight locomotives and ten thous- and freight cars. This will be the new equipment for the present year and will be far the largest purchase made in recent years by the company. The contracts will soon be awarded and the aggregate cost will range between $12,o00,00o aud $13.0o0.oo0
 The delivery of cars will commence in April and in time for navigation business It is expected the first To- comotives will be delivered in June and all deliveries of cars and the Ioco- motives completed by November. 1. 1905, in order to take care of next win ter's business requirements.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-27
Russian FIapk Ensased.

St. Petersburg. Feb. 27.--1:35 a. m.-- An action of no mean proportions is in progress on the Russian left flank The advancing thus far is on the side of the Japanese though at heavy cost. From advices from the front 1t Is difficult to say how severe the losses have been or how decisive the reverse and wheth- CT the Japanese ara likely to attempt to drive in the Russian left much fur ther.
 General Kuropatkin evidently has been trying to establish his left flank far in advance to command the cross ing of the Taitz River, the operation being a counterpart of General Grip penberg's movement on the right flank to secure the lords of the Hun River preparatory to the breaking up of the Ice in the spring.
 The scene of operations is fifty miles southeast of Mukden, beyond Da pass. an important defiie commanding the road to Fushun. Both armies occupying apparently impregnable positions on the centers. General Kuropat tkin evi- dently planned to begin widely sweep ing operations on both hanks, but the Japanese countered hard.
 Associated Press dispatches from the front indicates that the weather is fine and favorable for operations and that all is quiet on the Russian right wing.
 According to Vladivostok dispatch h to the Associated Press the entrance to that harbor IS open and the squad ron, which is seaworthy, is apparently taking no risks, but Is saving its strength for cooperation with Vice Admiral Rojestvensky's squadron.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-27
Fatal Mine Explouion.

South. McAlister. I. T., Feb. 2s.--An explosion of gas in Sample mine No. ?. of the Great Western coal and Coke company here injured ten men, one of whom probably will die. The injured are:
 John Murphy pit boss, face and ably fatal: J. l.. Sample: Domestic Farquino: Bud Robinson: three Ital- iana.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-27
watched By Japs.

Tokio. Feb 26.-The identity of the steamer which is caught in the ice north of the Island of Hoklgaido has not been determined, as 1t Is impossible to approach her. The vessel is firmly held in an ice foe and Is drifting about propelled by wind and tide. It is re- ported that two other vessels while attempting to pass La Perouse Strait, of Cape soya, the tlorthernmost point of Hokkaido. have also been caught and held by the ice. It is understood Japanese warships are watching the vessels and the seizure of all of them Is expected when they are freed from the fioes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-27
MISS WHEELER CHOSEN
WILL RE soUTH,s SPONSOR A'
 LOUISVILLE REUNION.
General stephen D. Lee, Chief h Com. mnnd of Veterans, Honors fhe Daughter of "Ffghtfng
 JOG.n

Louisville, Feb. 26.--General stephen D. Lee, chief in command of the uni- ted Confederate Veterans, has an- nounced the appointment of Miss Carr rie Peyton Wheeler. daughter of Gen eral Joe Wheeler, to be sponsor for the South at the Confederate reunion 10 be held in Louisville June fl. IS. and 16.
 , Miss Wheeler bas selected Miss Lena Swift, of Atlanta, and Miss Clara Hall of Louisville to be her maids Of honor
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-27

faiifng in this rave notice of meet iug tomorrow to be held immediately after vote is had in the swsyns im- peachment case. The committees will sit daily until some decision 10 reached in relation to the Santo Domingo pro- tocol. It is expected q report will be made on the first day of the special ses- sion of the Senate to consider executive business
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-27
Looking for porIe.

Mexico City. Feb. 26.-Prophet Dowie of Zion City is expected to arrive here tomorrow from Cuba His five deacons now here refuse oftalk on the Zion lsts plans but it Is Understood a Zion ist colony will be settled in this coun- try. and will devote itself to raising sugar cane. coffee. etc.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-27
Maritime Law Congress.

Brussels, Feb 26.-The international congress of maritime law concluded Its sessions on Saturday, having agreed on the text of the two draft treaties. one relating to collisions and the other to saving life and rendering assistance at sea. The treaties are largely in conformity with Anglo-American law. The congress is regarded as a great success.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-27
zemsky Zabor Question.

St Petersburg. Feb. 27.--1:S5 a. m ) 1.-The question of convoking the Zem- sky Tabor is apparently not yet settled. Some of the Emperor's. advisors are urging the idea that to summon the land presentment at this time will be fatal to the autocracy, but that as a preliminary step towards a represen- tative assembly 1t might be well to invite representatives of the people to sit in the council of the Empire, a purely consultative assembly with ex- isting conservative element as a bal ance wheel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-27
nnYis Cnn,t See I'd.

Paris. Feb. 26.-Rear Admiral Charles H. Davis, the American mem ber of the commission on the Hull affair said to the Associated Press that he was unable to see the srshteHt grounds for the view expressed that the commissions findings establish a YnerCe
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-27
READY FOR INVESTIGATION.
Charges of Corruption in Indiana Leg
 ialature to Be Probed.

Indianapolis. Feb. 26.-The confer ence between County Prosecuting Att torney Charles P. Benedict and Attor- ney General Charles W. Miller today was a final move before the opening tomorrow of the grand jury investiga- tion of the alleged bribery and corrup- tion in the Legislature. Further for tified in his position by the advice re- ceived from the Attorney General. MT. Benedict, after the conference declared everything is ready for the investi- gation."
 subpoenas, it was announced, would be served on every member of the House of Representatives to appear be- fore the grand jury.
 The charges of attempted bribery made by Representative Annanias Baker against Oscar A. Baker will be investigated first and later the jury will probe various reports that have reached the prosecutor to the erect that the corruptionD of other members E-ax attempted
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-27
:. m Cner~e Of EngIiehmev.

New Chwang, Feb. 2s.--(via rien- Tsin. 1.-The American consulate at New Chwang Is in charge of local English merchant, who is also representing Germany and the Netherlands. In view
 of American interests in Manchurias local residents regard 1t as a mistake to have no consulate at the only treaty port A repetition of the Russian raids
 might at any time bring the fighting to Yinkow at time when 1t is felt
 that a strong mans presence would be necessary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-27

is Incorrect. The crusiers occasionally go outside to manouvre but thus far no blockaders have been seen and thero are no evidence of a blockade
 Life in the town Is quiet and rsGu- lar. though the streets are less thronged than usual. owing to the absence of non-oombatants.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-27
Nen.-scimitnr Euna

phis News-scimitar, published by Gil- Bert D. Raine, has started a relief fund for the fire suffers of Hot Springs. Arkansas, with contribution of S1,- 900. This amount has been placed at the disposal of Mayor Bedding of the stricken city and other contributions to the fund will be rapidly forward ad
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-27
Russian Attack. Repuised.

Tokio. Feb. 26.-t6 p. m.. )--Manchu- rian Army headquarters report that two
 Infantry attacks by the Rusisans in the neiEhborhood of Nation Mountain
 Friday night were repulsed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-27
Telegraph Strike Probable.

Moscow. Feb. 2e.-Postal telegraph oficials are threatening to strike un : less their demands for the improve ment of their conditions are granted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-27
A Ren0rt nenied.

vladivostok, Feb. 2s-The report from Tokio that Russian cruisers had left this harbor and were met by Japa- nese blockaders and obliged to retire