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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-07
A SNUB FOR BOOKER
FIREMEN DECLINE TO ENTER PA
 RADE HEADED BY HIM.
Trouble Tn New Jersey, Where the Ala- bnma Negro Educator Was the Chief Orator at Fourth of
 July Celebration.

New York. July 6.-A flat refusal was received from the members of the Mont clair fire department who had been in- vfted to take part in the Fourth of July demonstration in that ttwn because Booker T. Washington, who was to bs the chief orator of the occasion, was to head the procession. says a Newark special to Th2e World.
 When the Committee of Arrange ments, of which Francis Halpin was chairman, notified the various civic societies of the town that their ser vices were desired to make the occa sion a memorable one, 1t was not gem orally known that the eolored college President would be the chief speaker on the high school campus, and the committee received generous responses from all organizations.
 All of the arrangements had practi- cally been made for the several fire com panies to act as Washington's escort, when to the surprise of the commit the fremen filed excuses with Chief Williams to the effect that they could not be in town on Tuesday Some re- fused absolutely to take part fin the parade on account of Washington.
 caucus of f1remen was held. with the result that a protest was filed with the Committee of Arrangements, and the matter was referred to the Fire Committee of the Town Council. Sew eIal prominent citizens interviewed the firemen, claiming that as Washington had been entertained by President Roosevelt. he should be entitled to the utmost consideration by others, but this appeal did not suit the firemen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-07
OFF TO ODESSA.
Black Squadron Hurrying to Scene of
 Trouble.


 St. Petersburg. July s.-7:45 P. M ) The Black Sea squadron has gone to Theodosia. according to advices re- ceived by the admiralty late this eve ming. Admiral Chouknins warsnips left Sebastopol for Theodosia at about noon today and should arrive there early this afternoon. The result is awaited with the most intense anxiety.
 Dispatches received from the gov ernor of Simferopol. who Is executing the decree of martial law at Theodosia. says that about half of the Kniaz Po- temkine's crew desire to surrender but they are prevented from doing so by the revolutionists.
 There were only six companies of troops at Tneodosia yesterday but re- Inducements of infantry and artillery have been despatched from Sebastopol and probably reached there today.
 It transpires that the torpedo boat which accompanied the kniaz Potem- Kline was lowed all the way from Kus- tenji to Theodosia and was not sunk, as was supposed.
 An official report from General Kah- anoff. the military governor of C'desssa, declares that there has been the wild est exaggeration regarding the mum Der of casualties resulting from the rioting at odessa. He gives the fol- owing figures: Of the mob forty nine were killed and seventy-four wounded: of the police and troops one man was Killed and twenty were wounded
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-07
IT WOULD TICKLE ELlHu.
Former War Secretary Lfkes State D'
 ]. partment Work.

Former War Secretary Lilxes State Dc
 partment Work.
 Oyster Bay, l.. l., July 6.--Whfie no official confirmation is ootainable here of the announcement that Elthu Root has accepted President Rooseyeits proffer of the Secretaryship of State In succession to John Hay, It can be said that the President will authorize q statement to he made tomorrow re- garding the matter. The precise na- ture of the statement is not known.
 Mir. Root boarded the Presidents special train at Jersey City. just before 1t left for Cleveland at 6:45 o'clock Tuesday afternon. While the members of the Presidents Cabinet retired to their apartments on the train at an early hour Tuesday night, the President for several hours.
 Then it was that the President preached the subject of Mir. Roots re- turn to the cabinet. All phases of the situation were considered carefully, but at that time Mir. Root did not indicate definitely that he would accept the portfolio of the Secretary of State.
 On the return journey, their confer ence was interrupted by the mission on which they had gone to Clevsiand. but Afterwards resumed. A formal tender of the Secretaryship of State. vacated by the death of Mir. Hay, was made to MT. Root. Ills acceptance of the prof. fer, announced in New York today. is believed to be without any reservation at all difficult to overcome.
 The duties of the Secretary of state appeal strongly to Mir. Root. On one or two occasions. notably during the Boxer revolt, he attended in the ab- sence of Secretary Hay from Washing ton to many details of the State De- partment work. in connection with his duties as Secretary of War. and he en- joyed the experience.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-07
THEY GOT THE NEGRO
JUDGE LYNCH HOLDS COURT IN
 ARKANSAS.
The Black Man and White Girl DIsap- penred simultaneously and When Captured He Was Dealt
 Summary Justice.

Dumas, Ark. July GA negro work Ing at a saw mill near Rives, in Drew County. disappeared from his home yes terday and at the same time the 18- year-old daughter of white man, who lived in the same neighborhood. was missed. Sheriff James Gould of Pine Bluff was notified and found the man and girl at Tamo.
 He brought them back on the south bound local. and the negro was met at the depot here by crowd of men who seemed to be from the vicinity of Rives, bent on trouble
 The officers took him to jail. however, and locked him up In the jail in the courtyard This morning It was dis covered that the jail had been broken open and the negro was found hanging to a telegraph pole half mile below town.
 The coroner's jury found upon the body a letter addressed to Joe Wood man, Rives. Ark. postmarked Horatio, Ark.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-07

the doorway and the cortege proceed ed through the Champs Elysee over the Alexander bridge to the Esplanade of the Invalides.
 The crowds which lined the route uncovered their heads respectfully as the casket covered with flags and flow CTS passed. On reaching the lnvalides the body was placed on high struc- ture, where 1t was surrounded by French and American oficers, while the American and French naval and mili- tary forces filed slowly by, rendering military honors to the dead.
 Following the review the body was placed on mortuary chapel at the railroad station. where French and American marines guarded 1t until the departure of the train for Cher bourg at 10 o'clock tonight
 Our Marines in Paris.
 The unusual sight of q detachment of United States sailors and marines swinging through the central thorouen- fares of Paris today aroused great in- terest. and brought out an enthusiastic ovation from the crowds along the line of march. The American naval con- tingent numbering i've hundred men with twenty-five ofIicers left Cherbourg early in two special trains at o'clock this morning, arriving at the Invalides railroad station at 11:40 a. m. Tn spite of the hard night the sailors and marines presented fine appearance as they emerged from the station Tssy were uniformed as a landing party. wearing the regulation gaiters and car rying rifles with fixed bayonets. A company of French infantry was drawn up fronting the station to serve the Americans The latter formed in bat taiion and tinfurled the American flag and naval ensign. At the same mo- ment the French troops came to the salute, the French standard was dipped. the French band struck up the Star Spangled Banner" and the great crowds which had surged acress the Alexander bridge shouted "vive les Americans" "vive la France" the entire multitude uncovering respectfully, while the American anthem was played Another outburst of enthusiasm greeted the "Marseiilaise" and then the French escort took up the line of march across the espianade of the 1nvalfdes to the Avenue Piauet. and thence to the mili- tary school
 All along the route the streets were lined with dense crowds eager to sec the Americans. Women waved their handkerchiefs and miniature flags. and there was a continuous shout of ''Vive les Americaines" The Americans made a most favorable impression by their sturdy. bronzed appearances and the smartness of their movements. They were received at the military school by A battalion of French troops drawn up in the great court. Again the national anthems were played and salutes were exchanged. The Americans were then taken within the military school. which will serve as the barracks during their stay here. The American sailors and French soldiers were soon on the most friendly basis. fraternizing. eating and chatting together, while awaiting the ceremony of the delivery of the body of Paul Jones at tho American church on the Ave De LAlma at 3:so this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-07
AUTHORITIES CRITICISED.
Terribly Slow in Kidding Seas of the
 kinaS POtemkine.

Odessa, July .)-The authori- ties are we'll informed about the move ments and operations of the Kniaz Potemkine at the various Black Sea ports. As the opinion prevails here that she will not return to menace Odessa. all the Odessians official and private, view her doings interestingly, but not with any particular alarm.
 The Kniaz Potemkine. still at large, cruising in the Black Sea, threatening ports and holding up steamers and other craft, Is beginning to bring criti- cism on the naval authorities, owing to their slowness and lack of energy in pursuing and terminating her piratical career.
 The torpedo boats which 1t Is re- ported are trailing the Kniaz Potem- kline have done nothing, although the whereabouts of the battleship has never been a secret. If the fleet is in earnest 1t can easily meet the renegade vessel within a comparatively few hours. The belief is general, however, and there is general confirmation of 1t, that the main difficulty confronting the fleet regarding the Kniaz Potemkine lies in the fact that the crews of the ships are strongly disinclined to engage the mutinous battieship. It is reported on good authority that their crews have actually refused to attack her.
 In the meantime commerce on the Black Sea is being slowly resumed and coastwise and other steamers are clearing from Odessa on their regular schedules. *-.~
 Odessa is resuming its normal life and the theatres and other public places are reopening. There is a strong under current of uneasiness. however, and further disorders are ex- pected. Just at present the reign of martial law and the recollection of the recent trouble are acting as strong de- terrents to unruly persons. The police are active in making arrests and in de- porting suspected persons. House to house searches are frequent and they have resulted in the finding of a num- per of bombs. It Is believed that prac- tically all the Jews are armed.
 Present conditions are proving a seri- ous detriment to business here. The ports show fair activity and the facto- ries are resuming work. but not a business man is coming to Odessa and the hotels are almost empty. The lack of confidence is widespread and trade Is very dull.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-07
FLOOD SUBSIDIES.
Baltimore Now Free From . Threat-
 enea Danger.


 Baltimore. July 6.-The hood last night which was caused by the over flow of Jones Falls, streams which runs through the central part of Bal timore, and which resulted from a cloudburst at Timonium in Baltimore County. has completely subsidcd, the water in the falls having fallen almost as quickly as 1t rose.
 In the city no lives were lost and the damage will be confined to the streets in the vicinity of the falls On these streets are located a large num- Der of machine shops and small stores, the contents of which have been dam aged. but there was no very heavy sim gle loss, and the total is roughly esti- mated at $50,000. On the surface Of many of the inundated streets. the hood left layer of mud about six to twelve inches deep, which is being rapidly removed by the street cleaning depart ment.
 Hundreds of cellars were left in the same condition.
 In the streets of Baltimore the storm was terrific and the fall of rain extra ordinary, the people being panic stricken for several hours, and many fleeing for their lives. The suburban towns of Mount Washington. Luther vile. Cockeyville. Melvale, and other points were hemmed in until an early hour this morning. but so far no re- port of the loss of life has been re- ceived. The intervening far mlands were inundated, fences everywhere were swept away and small buildings along the falls from Mount Washing ton to the Pennsylvania Railroad bridge. Scores of small farmers were compelled to abandon their houses and flee for their lives. in some instances their homes, cattle and wagons being carried away in the flood.
 No accurate estimate of the losses in the county can now be made. but the aggregate will be large.
 Some apprehension was felt as to the safety of the railroad bridges near Baltimore. but all these have been found to be secure, and the trains on all the roads went out on schedule time today
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-07
BLACK HANDS WORK.
Saloon Keeper Stabbed, but Kills One
 and Wounds Two.

New York. July 6.-One, member of a self-styled Black Hand Society" of three men who had attempted to col feet $10O from Pietro Caputon. a sa- loon keeper of Mamaroneck. was shot and instantly killed by Caputon and the two others were wounded but es- capped, though they made good their threat to kill Caputon as he Is fatally stabbed. For several months Caputon has been receiving letters demanding money. One letter said:
 If you don't give us s1o0 by July 5 we will kill you"
 He paid no attention to the threat Today three alleged 'Black Hand So- ciety" men appeared in the saloon and demanded the money. While Caputon was serving them with drinks one of them. Big Pietro." leaned over ths bar ,and stabbed the proprietor In the neck and slashed him across the face. Though almost blinded Caputon crawl ed to where he had a double barrelled shot gun and shot and instantly killed Big Pietro" Caputon fired twice more after reloading his gun bot the other men. though wounded, managed to escape.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-07
ON VERGE OF REVOLT.
Anarchy Seems to Reign on the
 Crimean Peninsula.

St. Petersburg. July o.-Such news as came from the Black Sea and Csu- casus during the day was extremely alarming The whole Crimean penin- sula is on the verge of revolt and anarchy reigns in the mountains of the Caucasus from Batoum to Baku. Only brief details are available on account of the rigid censorship established by Admiral Chouknin, commander of the Black Sea fleet. Even foreign ambas- sic having consuls at Theodosia, Cri- mea, have not received any word. At Theodosia the workmen are backing the nutineers. The crews of several ships in the harbor have Joined the mutineers. and the well-to-do class of the people fled in panic,
 The guns of the kniaz Potemkine are trained on the city. presumably because the authorities could TO would not furnish the kniaz Potemklne with coal. and a bombardment is momnn- tarily expected
 Only six miles away on the other side of the peninsula, Admiral Chouk- nin's fleet. which includes six war ships. not counting Rear Admiral Kru- gers squadron. lies at anchor, under the menace of the guns of the fort
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-07
LE1sHMAN PROTESTS.
Legation Attache Arrested by Con
 stantinOple Police.

Constantinople, July 6.-Minlster Leishman had strongly protested to the Porte against an indignity offered recently to the first dragoman of the legation. A. A. Gargiulo, by the secret police.
 Gargiulo bought box of cartridges at the shop of an Austrian who has been under surveillance for some months with the view of preventing the sale of arms. A police spy report cd Gargiulo. who was conducted to police station and detained an hour, in spite of proof of his identity, until the minister of police ordered his release. The latter subsequently, expressed his regret, but the American minister was not satisfied and has asked for an ex- planation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-07
NAsHvILLE's FIRE.
Much Damage Done and Fireman
 Loses His Life.

Nashville, Tenn, July s.-For the third time within the past ten days this city has been visited by serious fire. This morning at 9 o'clock the whole sale grocery house of Phillips. Webb & Co. was completely gutted. It was one of the largest houses of the kind in the city, and carried a very large stock. The adjoining buildings occupied by H. G. Lipscomb & Co.,. and the Cheek & Neal Coffee Company were consider ably damaged by, water It is not known how the fire originated, but in- cendiarism is strongly suspected.
 George Rogers, substitute fireman. fell four stories through an elevator shaft and was SO badly injured that he died at noon.
 The loss on the stock of Phillips. Webb & Co.,, Is 3185,000. and Is fully covered by insurance. The loss on the houses of Lipscomb & Co.. and the Cheek & Neal Coffee Company. which Is not large, is covered by insurance.
 The loss on the building of Phillips. Webb & Co. is $25.ooo. fully covered by insurance
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-07
.Enr.eement Reported.

St Petersburg, July b.-Genera1 Lfne- witch, in a telegram to the Emperor. dated July 5 and confirming the defeat of the Japanese at San Viatse. when a Japanese battalion was annihilated, says that after the capture of the posi- ton and the flight of the Japanese. the latter were reinforced and resumed the fight. but all their attacks were re- pulsed. The Russians captured a con siderable quantities of supplies and held the position until ordered to retire.
 The Japanese losses. General Line witch said, were enormous. Many Russians were wounded in such man. ner as to prove that the Japanese were using dumdum bullets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-07
Leanders Win Final Heat.

Henley. Eng, July 6.-The Leanders. who yesterday defeated the Vespers. of Philadelphia. Pa. by length. today won the final heat in the contest for the grand challenge cup, defeating the Belgian crew by two and half lengths in the splendid time of six minutes and fifty-six seconds. This Is live seconds better than yesterday. and Is only nve seconds outside the record.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-07
sIMMoNs,s PROTEST.
Port Collector Made Him Haul Down
 Union Jack.

Rochester N. Y. July GA protest has been filed with the Canadian Min- ister of Marine by Captain Simmons Of the Canadian schooner Acacia. because the port collector. Duane Bump, conn peiled him to lower the British dag of his vessel in the harbor at Charlotte on July f. Collector Bump was fn- formed that the Acacia had fioated a large union jack on the morning of the Fourth and ordered Captain Simmons to haul 1t down, sa ing it was an in- suit to the national holiday.
 Simmons refused and threatened to shoot the collector if he boarded his vessel. Finally Simmons lowered the flag when threatened with refusal of his clearance papers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-07
RELIEF FOR SUFFERERS.
Mexico succoring Flood Victims at
 GuanajuatO.

Mexico City. July 6.-The Govern ment. banks and private individuals here are generously subscribing to the relief fund of the Guanajuato sufferers. The Government is giving literally. and Vera Cruz has sent $10,000. Foreign residents are also aiding.
 It is now denied that the patients in the hospital were drowned, the water not reaching the building.
 Governor Obregon has informed the general government that the population of Guanajuato Is without water. pro- visions and electric lights, but prompt relief measures taken will overcome tho wost of the distress.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-07
FIVE KILLED.
Fatal Mine Explosion Occurs at Sea-
 right, Pennsylvania.

Uniontown, Pa, July 6.-As result of an explosion today at the shaft Of inc Tavlor Coal and Coke Company at searight. Pa. six miles west of here, five men were killed and four injured. one fatally Two of the dead were negroes. and the other three were for eigners. The men were working about 200 feet below the surface when the explosion occurred.
 Mine Inspector Roby Is unable to state whether 1t was due to mine gas or the small tank of gasoline that was located at the head or the smart where the men were at work.
 other reports are to the effect that tho accident was caused by a prema- ture discharge of dynamite.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-07
LIxhtpiug.s Deadly Work.

Sunset, Texas. July 6,-During a storm, Essie. the 1O-year- old daughter of Rev. St John was instantly killed by lightning whil standing in a yard with her father and three of the older children o' the family.
 The remainder of the group were se- verely shocked by the bolt and 1t is re- ported that all of them were stricken totally blird ny The flash of electricity. The family resides six miles east of Sunset.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-07

most sanguine advocates of the law exchange. While the exact figures will not be known unti July IS. Comptroller Kelzy said today that the returns from the sale of the stock transfer stamps during June would aggregate $4oo.o0o. On this basis the annual revenue from the tax will equal $5,000,00e. Which is s2,oo0, 900 in excess of estimates made while the law was under discussion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-07
peviin Files Petition.

Topeka, Kas., July 6.-C. J. Devlin tonight filed in the United States Dis trict Court a voluntary petition in bankruptcy. This action was decided upon at a lengthy conference this evening between MT. Devlin and his attorneys. MT. Devlin was in favor of the move because it would central ize the handling of all of his proper ties and make easier the settlement of all his creditors, the principal one of which Is the First National Bank.
 Judge Pollack granted the petition and will appoint a trustee tonight
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-07
Reign Of Terror Holds UndiSputed Sway. THE TOWN IS BURNING Garrison Soldiers Pillage
 and Loot. Another Report from Odessa Says That the Famous Battleship Manned by Russian Mutineers Has
 Been Blown Up.
THE TOWN IS BURNING

London. July 1.-The correspondent reported there that the Kniaz Potem- kline Is bombarding Theodosia, that the town Is burning and that the soldiers of the garrison are engaged in footing. another torpedo boat has joined the mutineers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-07
PsrIs. July 6.-Something of a sen.
The rourth's Casualties.

Chicago. July 6.-The total figures on the Fourth of July casualties received up to 2:30 a. m. from Tribune corre- spondents, are larger than those receiv- ed at the same hour last year. The total deaths amounted to s9. and the total injured 3.169. Last year at the same hour. deaths were 52 and the in- jured 3.049.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-07
IN REGULAR DEPOSITS.
Money Placed In Bank Just Before
 Failure Not Preferred.

Failure Not Preferred. { Topeka, Kas.. July 6.--T. J. Bradley. receiver of the failed First National Bank. said today that the money re- ceived for deposit within two or three days before the institution closed would become part of the regular de- posits and could not be considered as preferred. This money, it was stated at the time of the failure. was set aside by the bank officials to avoid criminal proceedings against them for accepting deposits when the bank was in a fall in gcondition.
 There was a better feeling about the State house today following the dis covery that the State holds the bond of a surety company for $2b0.o00 to insure 1t against less of money on de- posit in the bank In process of col lection. This means that at least one- half of the States money in the bank is safe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-07
c.or.,a OmcIal Chauwen.

Atlanta, Ga, July 6.-Governor Ter ren today appointed Thomas c. Hud- son of Sumter County as Commission CT of Agriculture to succeed Commits ssoner O. B. Stevens, whose appoint ment as a member of the State Raii- road Commission has been confirmed by the Senate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-07
HoIIand Must Hang.

Nashville, Tenn, July Ex-Governor Beckham has refused to interfere and George Holland. the aged negro con victed of the murder or an unknown white neddier near Pembroke, Ky. some months ago. will be hanged at Hopkinsville. Ky. tomorrow morning,