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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-28
CONGRESS- OF
 THE NATIONS lnterparliamentary Gath seriDg at Brussels. AMERICA IS REPRESENTED United States Has a Large
 Delegation.
 ~ Group Meets and Cables Resolution Congratuiating President Roose- veIt for His Efforts in
 Behalf of Peace.
AMERICA IS REPRESENTED

Brussels, Aug. 27.-An unusually large and representative delegation from the United States Congress has arrived to attend the interparliament- ary congress which will open in the Palais d'Lanacion tomorrow. The par liaments of Europe are also numerously represented, Italy, Germany, Great Bri- tain, Austria-Hungary, Denmark. Nor way, Sweden. Belgium and Holland having sent large delegations.
 Among the American members pres ent are the following.
 Representative BarthoIdt of Missouri, President of the Inter-parliamentary Union. and Representatives Burke of South Dakota, Bates. Garfield, Dicker- man. Moon and Palmer of Pennsyl- vania; Bouteile, Fuller of Illinois; Gold fogie of New York, McNary of Massa- chusetts, Norris of Nebraska, William A. Smith of Michigan, Slayden of Tex as, Wood of New Jersey and Littlefield of Maine. Former Congressman Bur rows of Massachusetts is also present.
 The American group met this after noon and Representative Burke pro- posed the following resolution. which was adopted and cabled to President Roosevelt:
 Assembled in the cause of interna- tional arbitration, we send you hearty greetings and congratulate you upon your commendable and masterly effort in the cause of peace, which, regard less or the immediate results. has chal- lenged the admiration of the world"
 The situation at Portsmouth was the chief subject of discussion among the delegates today. the sentiment being divided between commendation nf President Roosevelts persistency and hope that the plenipotentiarics might reach compromise.
 The Executive Counsel.
 MT. Bartholdt, Chairman of the American group. reported to the exec utive counsel of the Congress which met this afternoon, under the presi- dency of Nj. Bernert, the Belgian Min ister of State and adviser to King Leo pold.
 MT. Bartholdt presented a draft of a model arbitration treaty and plan for permanent international parliament With the aid of the English members, Philip Stanhope and w. R. Cremer the plans were referred to a special commission for final action prior to the re-assembling of The Hague confer ence. The discussion showed consider able opposition on the part of Italian and German delegates. Assurances were given by other delegates that President Roosevelt's proposed re-as- sembling at The Hague would be car ried out at the conclusion of the Russo-Japanese war and this was for tined by letter from President Roose- welt showing the positfveness of the Presidents intentions
 In the absence of Mir. Bartholdt, the American delegation unanimously adopted a resolution for presentation to the Norwegian government asking that the Noble prize be conferred on Mir. Bartholdt in recognition of his ef- forts in behalf of arbitration,
 King Leopold will receive the mem bers of the Congress at the royal pal ace at o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-28
NTineru, Comlnr nemnna..

Tammaqua, Pa, Aug. 27.-John Mitchell, President of the United Mine Workers of America. in a speech at Minla Park today, made an unequivocal declaration that his organization will at the expiration of the present wage agreement in April next. demand re- cognition of the union and an eight hour day.
 President Mitchell said that he hoped by that ttime he would be able to go before George Bear, President of the Philadelphia and Reading Company, and, pointing to 150.000 men and boys who are employed in and about the mines, say:
 We have fixed the price for our la- bor. You can take 1t or leave it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-28
TROOPS GO TO SCENE.
Trouble With the Miners at Trncey,
 Temn., is Feared.

Trouble With the Miners at Tracey,
 Tenn, is Feared.
 Nashville, Tenn, Aug. 27.-Six com panies of the 3rd Regiment, T. 8. T.. Colonel Spence commanding. have left camp at Hartman. Tenn. under orders from Governor Cox to proceed to Ira cey. Tenn, where striking union coal miners are threatening to make trouble. The troops ae due to reach the scene early tomorrow morning.
 The Tennessee Consolidated Coal and Iron Company, whose mines have been closed for a considerable time because of the strike of the United Mine Work CTS. has announced that the mines would be re-opened tomorrow with non- union labor and the attitude of the union men gives ground for fear that violence will follow such attempt on the company's part.
 Governor Cox reached Tracey today an dmade two aeiresses one at night being to the miners exclusively. He told them any attempt at lawlessness would be promptly punished. but that he would remain on the scene as long as necessary and see that their rights would befuliy respected. His speech received the strict attention of the men. Sunday about the mines was quiet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-28
pInnninr Eednrntion.

Chicago, Aug. 27.-Plans for a fed- eration of all Catholic military organi- zations in the United States were dis cussed at the convention of the order of the Catholic Knights of America to- day. I. J. Kadeski of Quincy, H., Commander-in Chief of the order, was the principal advocate of the Idea and speeches favoring such a federation were made by the leading delegates.
 For the purpose of sounding the sent iment of members of the various mili- ttary orders a conference of officers of the organization will be called in a few days. This meeting will decide wheth- CT or not the orders are ready for anal gamation. The convention will remain in sesion today and tomorrow
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-28

Minneapolis. Mlnn., Aug. 2T-But n few minutes after the close of Rev. w. B. Riley's address at the First Baptist Church man, who is thought to be W. Rowen of Sublette. H.. got up in a pew and fired a bullet through his heart. dying instantly. On search of his clothes a draft for $700 was found on his person, made out in the name of W. Rowen, Sublette, III. Some small change was found in another pocket.
 He was sitting about three seats from the rear of the church. When Rev Riley had finished his sermon he got up and walked across the aisle and entered another pew. where he pulled from his coat pocket a revolver and fired the fatal shot.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-28
sntInHed Win Nremphl..

Memphis. Aug. Ex-Governor Varja- man of Mississippi and Dr. J. F. Hunter, Secretary of the Board of Health of that State. spent today in Memphis, in- vestigating the report that Mrs. Guer- cio, an Italian woman recently stricken with yellow fever at New Orleans, con- tracted the infection In this city. After q thorough investigation both officials announced their conviction that there Is no yellow fever in Memphis and the frankness and efficiency of the Mem phis health officials is commended. The following statement was issued:
 After thorough discussion of the situation with nr. Herbert Jones and other members Of the Board of Health and careful personal inspection of the premises occupied by Mrs. Guercio prior to her departure for New Orleans August IS, together with most Of the houses in that immediate vicinity. I am convinced that there is no yellow
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-28
pro,ect for Chanrinw Laws.

Mexico City, Aug. 27.--A project is under consideration in the Department of Mines for amending the laws relat- ing to oil and coal lands so that instead of being the sole property of owners, as at present, oil and coal deposits may be appropriated. as Is the case with lands containing metals.
 It Is suggested that the owners of lands with coal and oil may be com pensated by a royalty on the value of the products extracted. The matter is of great interest and lawyers are likely to differ as to the constitutionality of the proposed change.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-28
nr. Porter,a Yiew.

Pensacola, Fla, Aug. 27.-Dr. J. Y. Porter, State Health Officer and Assist ant Surgeon of the Marine Hospital Service. today expressed the opinion that yellow fever Is not likely to spread in New Orleans. as 1t has In the past, but he does not believe the disease will be entirely stamped out before cold weather. Dr. Porter said:
 The time to commence work to erad- icats the mosquito and to clean up is winter This was shown by the manner in which Havana was cleaned. Most of the work was done during the winter season, and when summer appeared 1t found the city in good condition"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-28
DYNAMITE KILLS TWENTY.
Mexican LabOrers Lose Their Lives in
 Fatal Explosion,

Mazalita, Mexico. Aug. 27.-Twenty Mexican laborers were killed and number injured by the premature ex- plosion of a quantity of dynamite at the port works at Manzanillo. The bodies of those killed were horribly mangled. The remains of the twenty men were buried in q common grave.
 It is said that the explosion was the result of carelessness on the part of some of the laborers. The remains of those killed have been identified by Colonel Edgar K. Shoot. the contrac- tor in charge of the Manzonillo port works News of the tragedy was brought to this port by a steamer from Manzanillo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-28
Chnrnen rrith Cnnnterfeitinn.

Valdosta, Ga, Aug. 27.-J. J. Par nell. well known man, was arrested here by Deputy United States Marshal Goodwin late last night charged with making commercials of S6 gold pieces. The coin was made of some cheap com position and covered with 0 gold wash.
 Parnell. who worked in Goodwin s gunsmith shop, asked him to become his partner in the work. Goodwin ac- cepted the proposition and the first chance he got he smashed the molds to pieces with a hammer. The broken molds are in the hands of the officers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-28
CnIInnaeh WIth Aetnrn-

Berlin. Aug. 27.-The collapse of the timber work of a terrace sixteen feet above the stage during a rehearsal at the Metropole Theatre this afternoon, while thirty performers were on the terrace and the stage was crowded caused the injury of twenty persons Panic stricken, actors and actresses rusher in the streets in stage attire.
 It Is feared that four of the injured will die. Max Steiden. the most popu-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-28
pna.Ionint coneInYe.

Pittsburg, Aug. 27.-An Important week at St. Paurs monastery South Side, started today by a solemn te deum at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. During the present week heads of all the houses of the Passionist order in the United States, will gather at the monastery and elect superiors and provincials for the United States. The gathering is the trienniaI chapter of the order, when the officers are elected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-28
ED Route to sInxanOre.

New York. Aug. 27.-Sir Michael- Brooks. former Chancellor of the Ex- cheauer of Great Britain, with his wife and two daughters, arrived here on the Umbria today and went directly to the Grand Central Station, where they took the first train for Vancouver.
 Sir Michael Is on his way to Stnga- pore on a Government mission. Every courtesy was granted to him by the customs officials, and he left the steam CT without the customary delay
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-28
Prnnounced rexer.

Vicksburg. Miss, Aug. 27.-Physicians of the Natchez Board of Health at noon today examined and pronounced as yell low fever two patients, white woman and a negro man.
 Examining further. five negroes con- valescent from yellow fever were found in the northeast end of town. together with seventeen suspicious cases of sick ness, thirteen of which are undoubted- ly yellow fever.
 The infection is traced to a negro wo- man who came from New Orleans on July 18th. Lake Providence, La, re- ports five new cases. making a total ot fifteen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-28
REMARKABLE SLEEP.
Cataleptic Condition of Boy Puzxies
 Medical SeaenttN&@.

New York, Aug. 27.-Medical scien- lists throughout the country have had their attention directed to Q remark able case of catalepsy in Yonkers where Charles Canopi, years old. has been in an unbroken trance-1ike sleep for more than four months. and 1t Is probable a consultation of specialists in nervous diseases from this city will be called to investigate the case.
 On April 6 last. while whirling around a lamp post he became dizzy. fell to the ground and struck on the back of his head. Two days later he complained of pains in the head and within few minutes lapsed into a state of unconsciousnese from which he has not awakened. Liquids have hAen poured Into his mouth ifis asgall quantities, sustaining life.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-28
nritlsh Fleet ArriX.n.

Swlnemunde. Aug. 27.-OwinE to the bad weather. the British Channel fleet arrived here this evening twelve hours after 1t was expected. The German fleet will arrive tomorrow to greet the British ships and a visit from Emperor William is considered not impropable.
 The channel fleet. consisting of eleven battleshlps. eight cruisers. and a hotilla of torpedo boats. under command of Admiral Sir Arthur Wilson. sailed from Spithead, August 15, for the Baltic Sea.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-28
WEATHER FORECAST. Washington, Aug. x7.-Forecnst for Alabama-Partly cloudy Monday and Tuesdayy light to fresh north to north east winds.

fever or other serious sickness there. Among the many people interviewed by me on my tour of inspection, which endeavored to make complete, was the husband of Mrs. Guercio and everything elicited from these people tended to corroborate the correctness of the statement made to me by Dr. Jones and his eo-laborers. l am greatly pleased with the frankness which characterized the talk and manner of the Memphis health officers about this matter.
 From what I myself have seen and the further assurance of Dr. Herbert Jones. president of the City Board of Health. and his associates that there Is no yellow fever in the city of Mem phis, I will accept their statement as true. and the Mississippi State Board of Health will not quarantine against Memphis.
 (Signed) "J F. Hunter. M. D., Secretary Mississippi State Board of
 Health"
 Having been present at conference between Drs. Jones and Hunter and be- ing satisfied with pr. Hunters tnves- tigation and from the further fact that I am convinced that the Memphis health officers are acting in good faith with the peodple of Mississippi. I ap- prove the above.
 (signed) James K. vardaman."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-28
PRINTERS TO STRIKE.
Will Engage in Bitter Ftghf Asafnst
 Chfcago Typothetae.


 Chicago Typothetae.
 Chicago. Aug. 27.-Before, the middle of this week every union printer in the tbirty-seven shops controlled by the Chicago Typothetae will be on strike and before another week the fight may be extended to twelve of the principal cities of the Middle West, the employ CTS of which are organized with the Chicago Typothetae into a Middle West association. This forms a part of the national body of master printers. That the printers will put up long and bitter fight against the Typothetae was foreshadowed today. The Typo graphical Union local No. 16 met at Brands Hall and raised the strike as- sessment from 2 to 10 per cent. The union also decided to force the fighting by presenting at once the demands for an eiRht-hour agreement and an agree ment for closed shops.
 The raising of the strike assessment means an addition of $9,00o weekly to the defense fund and the printers say they can keep 900 men on the strike without touching the $i.ooo.ooo fund which the union says 1t is ready to spend if necessary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-28
No Quarantine Awaiust Nremphls.

Jackson. Miss, Aug. 27.-No State Quarantine will be established against Memphis. Governor Vardaman and Secretary Hunter of the State Board of Health have thoroughly satisfied them selves from a personal investigatton that no yellow fever exists in that city and clear bill of health is given.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-28
Jan Statesmen Confer.

Tokio, Aug. 2s.-(7:45 a. m.)--A spe- cialy summoned council of the cabinet and elder statesmen is now In session discussing the latest final phases of the peace conference at Portsmouth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-28
Killed Rnr RnrrInr.

Wilmington. N. C.. Aug. 27.-Mistak- ing his 13-year-old brother in law for a burglar, Frank Nasty of Bolton, N. C., late last night shot and killed Wade Robinson. His victim died in seven hours.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-28
The Quarantine at Cairo,

Cairo. III. Aug. 27.-Crowds of through passengers were detained at the central station because they were not supplied with permits and a guard was placed over them until they could be sent on their way. A number of arrests were made of persons who were trying to evade the quarantine offfcer A lady arrived on a steamer from Mem- phis today en route to Indianapolis, She had no permit and her train did not leave until in the morning; she was permitted to go to hotel and was pledged to stay inside of the place until her train departed
 Many similar cases wore experienced. The editor of The Paducah Register ar rived from the North last night with out a permit; he was allowed to go to a hotel last night on condition that he would leave the city this morning.
 A car from Chicago containing thirty Paducah people arrived late last night and their train did not leave for sev- eral hours; they were abusive to the inspectors and were locked in the car and kept under guard until 1t was pulled out this morning
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-28
Jan Newnpnper Comment.

Tokio. Aug 27.-The proposal that Sakhalln be divided between Russia and Japan Is eyciting strong popular opposition here and il is freely predict ed that acceptance of 1t will result In demonstrations against the govern ment. The Nichi Nlchi declares peace under such circumstances would be i'm perfect. Since the island was recov cred at the point of the sword. there Is no room to entertain the proposal for a partial surrender of 1t. Should cur government try to conclude peace in the presence of so many obstacles to effectlng a lasting peace, the result would only be a temporary cessation of hostilities, fol which we would hold our authorities responsible and unhes- itatingly blame them. Japan shall ad- here to her demands with reference to the payment of indemnity and the cession of territory"
 The Hochi Shimbun expresses sur prise that the proposal to divide Sak- halin was made. and says the proposal verges on the absurd
 The Mainichi says: If the reported proposal to divide Sakhalin is true, 1t Is a grave and serious danger to our country. It will be impossible to en- tertaIn 1t. as 1t would only serve to sow the seeds of further dangers and complications. Let us stop the peace negotiations If the proposal is seri ously made"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-28
Mexican Importatlonn.

Mexico City. Aug. 27.-The new changes in the tsriR which goes into effect the 1st Of September has had the effect of making large increases in im- portations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-28
He Again Appeals to the MikadO. CRUCIAL MOMENT ARRIVES Japanese Statesmen Are in
 Conference. Prospects for Peace Almost, but Not Quite, Hopeless at the Historic
 Conference Being Held
 at Portsmouth.
CRUCIAL MOMENT ARRIVES

Portsmouth, N. H.. Aug. 2s.-Q:1o a- m.)-There is a persistent report that President Roosevelt has made a new appeal to the Emperor of Japan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-28
Governmsnt NTonoDoI,ea.

Shanghai. Aug. 27.-An imperial edict declares that telephone and wireless telegTaphs throughout China are Goy- ernment mopopolies
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-28
Decatursa Quarantine.

Decatur. Aug. 2s.--tspecial )--Deca. tur has quarantined against Mississip. pi and Louisiana and against Tennes. see on a straight line north of Coriuth. Miss. ,on account of yellow fever The quarantine went into effect at noon to. day. No persons from the sections named will be permitted to stop in De- catur without a health certificate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-28
The Seat of War,

AM& SG@H Wk W1Ns
 Gunshu Pass, Manchuria, Aug. T-- Intelligence of the constitutional grants by the Government has been received by the army, and general information relating to Portsmouth affairs contin- ues to reach here from there ten days late -* .~ It.
 Since the Japanese reconnoitered, the Russian centre about twenty-five or thirty miles on August 10, which result ed in retalitary skirmishes, as well as the checkmating of a wide movement of considerable bodies of troops throughout three days, nothing has oc- cured During the long quiet there have been endorsements by both sides, giving the theatre of war a much changed appearance. The front has been greatly extended, made possible by the use of the wireless telegraph. and. because of the unexampled size of the armies, the character of the third stage of the war, whether it be active hostilities, demorallzation or the garri- soning of contested territory. will be completed.
 The relative positions of the two ar mics Is comparable to that of a year ago and the country immediately facing the Japanese is almost identical with that which confronted them at Liaoyang. The acquisition of the railways and rivers by the Japanese at Mukden, to- gether with the Feng- Wang -Cheng communications and General Kama muras new line of communication and defense, running from the head of na- vigation on the Yaiu River across to Kai-Y with the occupation of the Chang Pats Shan Mountain region, makes it's control of the administration of South Manchuria as complete as that achieved In the north by the similar organization and in the rapid construc- tion of these connections the destiny of Manchuria Is clearly fixed, regardless of other influences.
 The Associated Press correspondent recently traversed 200 miles over the only imperial hunting preserve on the east flank. which was opened to settle ment several years ago. Heavy crops of oil beans. millet, maize, indigo and hemp are under cultivation there now. This comprises a region extensively secuted by the Japanese, who appear bold and active pending the negotia- tions. The people complain of horse thieves and robbers.
 There Is general appreciation the demonstrations in the United States for M. Witte. After an enormous rainfall during the past ten days, 1t Is believed the rainy season is O1OGah