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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-22
WEATHER FORECAST.
 Washington, June z1.--For Alabama, Showers Thursday, cooler in east por- tion, Friday, fair, variable winds.

scandal to be still current in Caracas and most embarrassing to the interests of the United States, my belief in Mr. Loomis's dishonesty was not diminished. I admit that after I had notified Pres ident Castro of the promise by the Secretary of State in Washington to cable me the basis of protocol for settling by arbitration all the disputes of all the creditor nations and secured President castro's assent to enter into such protocol when the actual pro- tocol cabled by Loomis as acting sec- retary proved to be confined to merely the asphalt claim, my belief in Mir. Loomis's dishonesty was strengthened. Tn Caracas that protocol was attrib- uted to the lawyer of the asphalt com pany and he, in fact, did draw 1t up" ed his offcr of e promotion as an att tempt to brine him. He. adds:
 The statement that I attempted to steal or otherwise improperly procure information Is anwarranted. 1 made use of confidential agents only and of our consular officers in Venezuela. The State Department on at least two oc- casions provided me with money to procure secret information"
 A Letter Reproduced.
 With regard to the Mercador claim, MT. Bowen gives the text of letter which was among the papers he found in the legation archives. This letter is addressed to w. W. Russell and says
 Dear Sir--In reference to tho por- tion of MT. Mercados claim which bought I want to stAteA that the only terms of settlement whleh will ac- cept other than a full cash payment of about 30,40e bolivars in gold. are the following: will accept 10000 boli- vars. in gold and lo,4o0 bolivars in salt bonds at the rate of s2 per cent or 5 per cent. below the quoted market rate. provided 1t does not go below 80 per cent. Very truly,
 IF. B. Loomis.'"
 Mir. Bowen underlines the words which I bought" in the letter. He also gives the text of letter from Charles R. Mayors. adressed to Francis B Loomis and referring to services rend- cred by MT. .Loomts in securing a con- tract for furnishing a loan to vene- zuela.
 MT, Bowen's statement then con. cludes: MT. Loomis explains that if this contract, which was to have been for a million and quarter, had gone through, he intended to resign.
 The conduct of the man who as American Minister was willing to par ticipate. in such transactions as the foregoing is considered by his ofiicial superiors as merely 1ndiscreet' and he is retained in the public service.
 My personal fate and fortune are of slight interest to the public But 1t does concern the whole country that its diplomatic representatives should be men of clean character and unsul- He'd reputation and every American citizen should be especially concerned when q man who, as Minister to a for- eign state. has been the cause of grave scandals affecting his personal integ- rity and the honor of his Government is promoted to the high offlce of First Assistant Secretary of State and con- trols important negotiations with the very Government at whose capital he caused the scandals and gained a taint- ed reputation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-22
PreaIdent,a New step.

St. Petersburg. June 2l.-1:30 P. M. President Roosevelt evidently has taken a new and important step in the negotiations between the belligerents. While there are collateral reasons for believing that it relates to an arnlis- tfce which will prevent the impending battle in Manchuria this cannot be positively affirmed. All that can be stated definitely is that Ambassador Meyer went suddenly to the foreign office late last night and had an inter- view with Foreign Minister Lamsdorff. at which it Is believed the ambassa- dor communicated an important mes sage from President Roosevelt. but at neither the foreign office nor the American embassy is the slightest light thrown on what transpired.
 From the extreme secrecy observed the matter beyond doubt is one of the greatest delIcacy. but as the statement is vouchasafed at the foreign office that the negotiations are proceeding with out A hitch, the inference follows that ii relates to a new phase In which the President has again taken the initia- five. This is the more certain since fhe communication between the bell lIwerents relating strictly to the ques- tions of the selection of a place, time and the number of plenipotentiaries were conducted naturally through Am bassador Cassini and Minister Taka- hira through the Intermediary of the Washington government, whereas ac- cording to diplomatic procedure only communications from the Washington government can reach Minister Lams- dorff through Ambassador Meyer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-22
coon ROADS MEETING.
National Association is in Session at
 Portland,


 Portland, June 21.--The fifth annual convention of the National Good Roads Association, the first of the gatherings of national importance to meet in Port land this year, at o'clock this after noon began its first session in Festival Hall at the Lewis and Clark Exposi- tion grounds.
 H. Moore, of the Association, ascended the speakers platform and took his place with the important personages in the good roads movement, -Oregon'c officials and Portlani's prominent bus iness men surrounding him. When the opening selection of the administration band had concluded, Coolnel Moore for mally called the organization to order. This was hardly accomplished when the proceedings were interrupted by the arr rival of D. E, Huss. dust -begrimed froEl travel, who had just reached the Lewis and Clark grounds in an automobile from New York. bearing a letter from Melville E. Stone, General MSnager of the Associated Press to the President of the Lewis and Clark Exposition i. The-letter was read before the assemb- lage.
 A. M. Crawford, Attorney General, of ogden. in the absence of Governor Chamberlain fittingly welcomed the visitors to Oregon, as did Colonel James Jackson, U. s. A., retired, on behalf of the commercial interests of Portland
 William D. wheeIwriEht, for the Chamber of Commerce, of which he is President, welcomed the visiting dele gates and eulogixed the great work to be accomplished by them.
 The felicitations were concluded by President c. W. Allen of the Board of Trade, and R. J. Holmes, President of the Manufacturers Association Of the Pacific Northwest.
 President Moore then addressed the convention as its official head. He re- viewed the work of the association during the time of his olaicial connec- tion with it and dwelt upon the amount of work accomplished. He pictured the crusade of the good roads train on its pilgrimmage across the conti- nent and told of the good work that had been done on the way. He advo- cated support of the Brownlow- Lat timer bill now before the national House of Representatives which will provide a fund of $24,000,000 for the development of good roads, predicting that nothing can arise to curb its ul- timate triumph as an industrial neces-. sity.
 MT. Moore was followed by A. S. Ham of Florida, vice president of the association. Following Mir. Hann's speech Colonel R. W. Richardson, sec- retary of the association submitted his annual report.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-22
STILL UNSETTLED.
No Prospect of Peace in the Strike at
 ChfcawO.

ChAC0KVs
 Chicago, June 21.--A settlement of the teamsters strike by mediation tonight appears to be as remote as it did a month ago. From today's developments the only indications are that the com mittee appointed by the teamsters' joint council with full powersto act iu bring ing about an adjustment of the diff icuIty will be unable to accomplish anything.
 This committed called on J. V Far well. representative of the Employers Association today and requested that the employers grant the committee a conference. Mir Farwell informed the labor men there was only one way to settle the trouble and that was for the strikers to accept the terms of fered by the employers week ago, as the employers were in position to dictate terms and did not intend to concede the strikers another single point.
 The general sentiment among the Iabor men after the meeting with Mr. FarwelI was that the strikers would refuse to accept the employers ulti- matum President Shea when asked what course he thought tho commits tee would take. replied: sooner than surrender to these demnads of tho eni- ployers I will can the strike off myneli ana let the men go back an indivtdu- als,s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-22
Japanese victories may be expected

Japanese victories may be expected shortly.
 sThe Japanese have considerably over half million men in the field Their preliminary operations began as far back as May 70.
 Two significant announcements have been made--the first that the Japanes consul general has informed the vicerl of Liang Liang that Admiral Ur,A squadron intends to cruise in ! Yangtse River; and tho second thy le British squadron at Hong Konl fiil proceed to Wei -Hei-Wei, and begin practice off shangtung province on June 22."
 Advices from Jap Array.
 Tokio, June 21.--t4 p. m.)-The fol- lowing oficiai dispatch was received today from the headquarters of the Japanese army in Manchuria:
 Tn the direction of Weiyuanpaomen our detachment occupied Lienhwachieh June IS without encountering resist ance. It also occupied YeLgmulintz. twenty miles northwest of weyuan- paomen and drove the enemy back on hls positions on the Kirin road.
 Farther north another force the same day dislodged the enemy from Yangtsu Pass and the vicfnitfcs ten miles north of Weiyuanpanomen and occupied line of hills northwest of Shfhuiwotzu and those seven miles north of Yangtsu Pass. Our forces also routed the enemy holding posi- tions north and northwest of the same place.
 "In the changtu direction our force advanced along the railroad and dis lodged the enemy's cavalry and in- fantry. holding an eminence two miles north of the Shahotsu Railroad station and took possession of q line of hills south of Suimaotizu and eighteen miles northeast of Changtu. June 19. The station was found to be demol- ished Our casualties were four men wounded. The enemy left ten corpses including the body of an officer and three horses killed. Our force cap tured one machine gun and one horse The. enemy's loss must have been heavy.
 Our force advancing on the Fcngh- wa road after a vigorous fight with in- fantry and artillery from 3 o'clock in the morning of June 1S, dislodged the enemy from Peffamgchengkou, ten miles southeast of Hsilienchian, and occupied at $40 the same morning Lutiaokou. sixteen miles north of Changtu."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-22
WAITING ON
 EACH OTHER Neither Nation Wants to Take Initiative IN WAY OF ARMISTICE Negotiations Said to Be Pro-
 ceeding. Washington Believes There should be Cessation in Active Hostilities Before Peace Conference
 Begtns.
IN WAY OF ARMIsTIcE

Washington, June 21.--It is intimated in official circles here that negotiations are proceeding looking to an armistice between Japan and Russia.
 The stumbling block in tho way of an armistice appears to be that neither belligerent is willing to take the mia tiative. The present regotiations. it is understood, consist of an effort to sound one or both Governments as to their willingness to agree to an aruls- tice.
 There will be no official announce ment here regarding the probabilities of an armistice before the President re- turns nor is 1t certain that even then there will be anything to make public. The feeling in official circles here Is strongly in favor of cessation of hos tiitties, as it is believed a clash before couvening a peace conference would hamper the work of the plenipotentia- ries and might prove a serious menace to their efforts for peace.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-22
m. Civil Engineers.

Cleveland. O., June 2l.-At today's session of the convention of the Amer tcan Society of Civil Engineers ad- dresses were delivered by Cleveland people on engineering work ana cieve- land industries.
 President Howe of the Case School of Applied Science addressed the del- eRates on the work being done by his institution and MT. Fuller of the King Bridge Company told of the prospects for bridge building Inis afternoon the principal industrial establishments were visited.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-22
BIrmIngham,s New Ordinance.

Birmingham, Ala, June 21.-What is known as the "Anti-groft" ordinance was passed by the city council of Bir- mingham tonight. The measure pro- vides that no city oficial or employe of the city shall be interested directly or indirectly in any contract for work to be done for the city or for the purchase of any city supplies.
 A severe penalty Is provided for vio. lations of the ordinance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-22
RaIlronds BuckInK Communication.

Indianapolis, Ind, June 21.-Indiana railroads through a meeting of their representatives have decided to refuse the demand of the State Railroad Com mission for the list of those who hold passes, especially public oficiais. The demand of the Commission was to be answered by July 1.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-22
Innn stnI VictorIous.

London, June 2l.-The correspondent of The Daily Telegaph at Tokio sends the following;
 ''The Japanese are continuing their victorious advance in Manchuris. The Russians have been completely out thanked on both wings and news of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-22
Inpn occupy Position.

Tokio, June 21.-It Is officially an- nounced that a Japanese patrol in northern Korea completely occupied Kongsong on Tuesday. A few thous- and Russians, with artillery retired toward siasong fifteen miles north nnta rd
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-22
Ru.sIa Names One.


 St. Petersburg, June 21.--M. Nelidoff. Russian Ambassador to Paris, has been definitely appointed one of the Russian peace plenipotentiaries.
 M. Nelidoff is a skillful Russian dip Iomat, who, as Ambassador at Constan- tinopie for a number of years handled some of the most delicate problems con nected with Russias near Eastern pol Icy. He and Sir Phillip Currie. the British Ambassador to Turkey in 1Ss6, had some historical tilts on the field of diplomacy, and 1t was reported at the time that Sir Phillip charged hts Russian colleague with double dealing. In any case, the Sultan conferred on NJ Nelidoff the Order of the MedJidiah, and 1t was reported that the Russian Am bassador was to be promoted, which would indicate imperial approval of his policy.
 In November. 1903. M. Nelidon was transferred to Paris.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-22
Eighteen Killed at LOdn.

Lodz, June 21.-Eighteen persons were killed and 100 wounded tonight by volleys fired by Dragons and Cos sacks on a procession of workmen that had been organized as a demonstra- tion against the government. The demonstration had been quietly ar ranged. At 8 o'clock the workmen. with thirty red flags, marched through the streets shouting, Down with des- potism."
 / They gathered in the old market place where speeches were made by socialists.
 Up to this point the police had not tnterfered. At g o'clock the procession reformed and was marching up Glowna Street when suddenly the Cos sacks and Dragons rushed from the side streets and fired a number of volleys. The crowd fled panic strick- en. leaving eighteen killed and 100 wounded.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-22
Populace Interested.i

St. Petersburg. June 21.-Great pub lie interest was taken in the meeting ,sf the St. Petersburg town council at which the report of the delegation from the all-Russian congress of gem stvos and mayors which was received in audience by the Emperor Monday was communicated to the council. All present rose to their feet when the Emperor's response was read and con siderable enthusiasm was manifested. Acting Mayor RerezofR, commenting on the report. said:
 'In view of the imperial words there is no longer room for suspicion or skepticism. The Russion public can now be sure that plan for national representation will soon be introduced without distinction of class. faith or nationality"
 At Ufa the deputy governor called special meeting of the semstvo and read the Emperor's discourse and 1t Is possible that this procedure may be adopted by other governments instead of reconvening the zemstvo congress
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-22

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-22

Acceptance by Chairman Morton of the resignation of James W. Alexander and James H. Hyde. as president and vice-president, respectively. of the Equitable Life Assurance Society. Is expected. according to Tho World, to have a far-reaching effect on the of flee stan of the executive. It is also expected, The World adds. that Mir. Hyde will shortly retire from several ofices in control of financial institu- tions and ia likely to resign from d. rectorates of the hfty-one corporations to which he was elected because of his ownership of the majority of the stock of the Equitable Life.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1905-11-11
LOOKED LIKE TREsPAss.
Fish in the Judges Lake and Got
There Without His Knowl-
edge.

Ore of the judges Of the supreme court
of New York state owns and has country
residence on the banks of a lake in the
northern part of the state, and few days
ago the president of camping and hshane
club went to the jurist and asked:
Judge, would you have any objection 70
our club camping on the opposite side oi
your lake for couple OF weeksY
"For what object!" gravely queried the
judge.
mostly to fish,"
"Fishy Fish? But where would you
fish,"
"In the lake. Of course"
"But there are no fish in tie lake, are
therey"
at is accounted the best lake for fishing
in the whole state. Haven't you found that
out after having lived there for five, yearsy'
mot at all. never heard that there was
a fish in those waters. It's thing must
look into, and meanwhile you can camp
and fish all you want to. Dear, dear me!
Fish in my lake and ! didn't know it. ]
think l shall order both parties to prepare
briefs on that"
The L'Anse sentinel., 1905-11-11
TO PRESERVE FLOWERS.
If Bruised in Packing Cut Off Stalks
and Bind in Cotton and Clip
Daily.

The reason why cut flowers fade
quickly is because their stalks are
bruised when they are gathered. The
way to remedy this is to take a sharp
scissors and clip off half an inch of stalk.
Then take little piece of cotton wool
and bind it about the end. Do this with
each flower. Then fill your flower recep-
tacle three-fourths full of tepid water
a very little charcoal may be put in
and arrange your flowers. A few flowers
with plenty of greens.are NJ ost Elective.
In order to preserve their beauty as
long as possible the flowers should be
treated in the same manner each morn
ing and put in perfectly fresh water and
at night given lukewarm water bath.
A florist gives these directions for
preserving cut flowers. When they can
be picked free from a garden 1t is COM
paratively easy to preserve them, but
when they must be purchased at the
florists they have lived half their lives
already and need tender care. Cut the
stems in long, slanting cut and place
In fresh water, taking care that the
stems do not quite touch the bottom OF
the case. Some flowers, mignonette, for
example, are extremely liable to droop
when brought from the florists to a
warm living-room. Lay the flowers for
short time in the ice box to freshen
before placing in water. Every morning
as long as the flowers last cut the stems.
and place in fresh water.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1905-11-11
CONSTIPATION AND STOM-
AcH TROUBLE CAN BE
CURED
]. 8. Jansen, President Of the Mil
waukee Retail Druggists Associa-
tion, Talks on the Dangers Of
Constipation and Stom-
ach Trouble.

"Have you noticed the large number of
cases of typhoid fever lately?" said Mr..
j s. Jansen to Daily News representa-
tive. ITO my notion typhoid fever, ma
larial fever, appendicitis and many kindred
complaints are the result Of constipation,
which in many cases is allowed by the
patient to run along without proper treat
ment. You will remember when you were
a child and the doctor was called, his first
prescription was dose of castor oil! All
physicians know the value of having the
bowels thoroughly opened. People, when
they grow up, allow constipation to be-
come chronic through lack of attention.
Constipation is the failure of the bowels
to carry off the undigested food, which
collects in the alimentary canal and there
decays, generating poisonous disease germs.
These germs find their way into the blood
by means of which they are carried 20
every tissue. The fever thus created al.
fects not only the lungs, kidneys, stomach,
heart and nervous system, but in fact any
organ of the body is liable to break down
as result. The blood becomes thin and
watery. The sufferer loses in flesh and
strength. Castor oil and pills will not
cure an affection like this. Something
more than laxative is needed. There are
many physics on the market, and we sell
q great many, having probably the most
popular store of the kind in the city.
do not often talk about manufactured
medicine, but the high esteem in which
Mulls Grape Tonic is held by the drug
and medical fraternities has impressed me
and l know from actual experience right
here in our store that Mull's Grape Tonic
cures constipation and stomach trouble
positively and permanently.
Aiull's Grape Tonic is not a physic, but
il Immediately clears the bowels Of the
decaying food because of the peculiarly
strengthening effects it exerts over the or.
gans of the digestive system. As tonic
il is superior to the nnuseating cod liver
oil compounds. 1t builds flesh faster and
creates strength quicker than any other
preparation known to medical science.
The ingredients are positively harmless.
made mainly from crushed grapes ani
fruits. Although full bottle might be
taken at once, no Inconvenience would
result. l only wish that people paid more
attention TO these little details, which IN
themselves in the beginning are of SO slight
importance, but which grew in magnitude
until the most serious trouble and some
deadly disease fastens itself on the con-
stitution. There is really nothing easier
to take than Mul's Grape Tonic. / hope
you, through the influence of your paper
can bring the readers to a sense Of the
gravity of allowing constipation to become
chronic.
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