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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-09
FocK AND sMIRNOFF ALIVE.
Both VIII Share tho Fate of Their
 Men as Prisoners.

Men as Prisoners.
 Headquarters Japanese Army at Port Arthur. via Fusan. Jan. S.-!Lieu- tenants Generals Fock and Smirnof, have decided to go to Japan as priso- ners of war. General Smirnof was In command of the forts at Port Arthur and General Fock commanded the fourth division of the army. there. General Fock says he will drill his men in Japan.
 Fifty DOT cent of the Russian officers will go to Japan and share with their men the fate of prisoners of war.
 There are five Russian admirals at Port Arthur, one of whom will go to Japan. Among the admirals Is prince.
 Twelve foreign naval attaches have visited Port Arthur and inspected the remains of tine Russian fleet.
 Reports previously received here were to the effect that both the Gene rals Fock and Smirnoff had been kill ed at Port Arthur On January 2, a St. Petersburg dispatch denied that Fock had been killed but admitted that he had been wounded A de- spatch received from Mukden January ', said that while the death of Focl had not been published. it had for six weeks been accepted there as a fact. The report of General Smirnofr's death had never been confirmed.
 The only prince admiral known to have been at Port Arthur was rear admiral Prince Ouktomsky. A St. Petersburg dispatch Saturday said that information had been received there from Chefoo to the effect that Rear Admiral Prince Ouktomsky. dis guised. had arrived at Chefoo on board a launch.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-09
Lonslnn SfncIr AInrlrea

London. Jan. s.-The fall of Port Arthur had comparatively small effect on the stock exchange. Russian bonds end stocks not suffering to any great extent. and the market generally re- maining fairly firm. In France a feeI- ing of nervousness about the fnterna . tional situation in Russia is beginninm to be observed, which had the effect of weakening the markets the last two days. Still 1t is believed, however. that tho bulk of the issue of the Rus sian loan assigned to Germany will zee into the hands of French investors Business in all directions is expected to be rather restricted until the inter. national situation following the eapit- uIation of Port Arthur becomes better defined The American market was unsettled by the prospect of continued Northern Securities litigation. Prices have been unsettled and the close was rather weaker.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-09
NInnche.ter T,Ioth ng.ra-..

Manchester, Jan. S.-Dullness was the prevailing feature of the week :. Looms are running to the full extent for current and near delivery orders. but buyers are not inclined to operate further ahead. in view of the easler prices generally expected. While thc business offering Is not largo. 1t ls sufficient to give significance that man. ufacturers will make their margins for goods for India resulted in little busi- ness us buyers are required to give very long time for the completion Of new contracts. The China business was represented by small sales ok shirtings. Yarns are unchanged, and there Is scarcely sufficient business to test prices.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-09
Car Still Holding a Con-
 ference.
POSITION OF LAMSDORFF
Thinks Russia Should Yield
 to Inevitable.
Solemn Services Held in Memory of Those Who Laid Down Their Lives in the Defense of
 Port Arthur.

St. Petersburg, Jan .9.--t2:10 a. mo- The conferences which Emperor Nich- olas has been holding with members of the council of the Empire, M. Witte and other ministers and advisers on the internal and external situation have not yet been concluded. but noth- ing has occurred which would Indicate that the Government is prepared to de- part from its present program of con- tinuing the war to the bitter end.
 Nevertheless, talk of peace was heard Sunday in many quarters, the foundation for 1t being ascribed to Foreign Minister Lamsdorff's alleged position in favor of such course on the ground that aside from the hunhl- iation to military prestige involved, 1t would only mean the relinquishment of ManChuria, to which Russia already is formally pledged. There Is no con frmation of this statement of Count Lamsdorff's position beyond the gen. eral knowledge that he has always be- longed to the peace party.
 It is quite probable that the peace talk gossip has been produced by the arrival of foreign papers as it receives no encouragement in responsible quar- ters here.
 The belief which existed in excep- tionally well informed diplomatic cir cles that Japan would follow the fall of Port Arthur with moderate peace propositions has not been realized. Up to the present time, nothing has reached the Government either through the United states or other channels.
 Diplomats at Sea.
 Diplomats here cannot figure out the general lines of treaty at this june ture which both the belligerents could accept, but realize that if Japan makes any sort of offer, unless 1t Is rejected outright, as not entertainable, nego- tiations will be opened. and negotia- tions once entered upon, friends of both parties could use their good offices to bring about terms. This is the only hope for a termination of the war which diplomats can see.
 Solemn services in honor of those who fell in the defense of Port Ar thur were. heled Sunday ar the Kazan Cathedral and the Troitka monastery. The services passed off without demon stration of any sort. Neither the Elm peror nor the members of the Imperial family were present. A requiem was held simultaneously in the chapel at Tsarkoe-Seloe.
 AIthoughh Field Marshal Oyama took pains formally to communicate the news of the fall of Port Arthur to Gen. eral Kuropatkin, the announcement has not yet been made to the army in Manchuria, or at least no mention of such an announcement is made in dis patches from the front Of the manner in which the news was received there.
 One curious dispatch spoke of a big celebration of New Years Day along the Japanese lines, the Russians evil dently mistaking jubilation over Gen eral Stoessel's surrender for New Years festivities,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-09
Selma An Accused of
 BF4ng Merchant.
SEAMAN SHOT TO DEATH
w. s. Lawrence, His Clerk, Claims Accident.
Nc Eye Witnesses to the ARair. aud the Arrest of Lawrence Follows Taking of Beiman's Ante
 Mortem Deposition.

Selma, Jan. )-H. Bei- man, a well known merchant of this city, was shot and fatally wounded this morning by W. s. Lawrence. q clerk in Beiman's store. He died shortly after o'clock this afternoon.
 Lawrence. who was first charged with assault with intent to murder, Is in the County jail pending n hearing.
 The shooting occurred about l0;l5 o'clock this morning in the dead mans s general merchandise store on Broad Street. Both Beiman and Lawrence declared that 1t was accidental but In his deposition the mortally wounded man is said to have told of his belief that Lawrence meant to murder him.
 The clerk, who remained by Bei- mans side until he made statement to a notary, was immediately arrest ed and the charge of assault with in- tent to murder preferred against him. Mayor Adkins refused bail to the prls- oner and he was remanded to jail,
 Charge of Murder.
 Late this afternoon Lawrence was formally charged with murder.
 Lawrence made short statement after his arrest in which he said that while cleaning n pistol to be taken with him on trip into the country tomorrow, it was discharged, the bull let entering Beiman's neck in tho rear and passing out above the right eye. Lawrence declared that he had never had trouble with his employer.
 It is runlored that Beiman and Law renee quarreled about the latter's re- lations with Beiman's wife which brought on the fatality and it Is said that Beiman mentioned this in his dep osition, but as there were no. cye-wlt- nesses the report is doubted.
 Beiman was shot with a 3s-calibre pistol the bullet penetrating the neck and right portion of the head, making exit above the eye.
 It Is probable that the coroner will hold an inquest tomorrow morning and as soon as possible Lawrence will be given hearing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-09
ADMIRAL kArAoxA's STRATEGY
Allows Vessels to Get Awny and Com
 pIIments Himself.

Tokio. Jan. S.--In report received here last night Rear Admiral Kataoka reviews the attempts of the Russians to destroy the battleshlp Sevastopol and the coast defense vessel Otvashni. the sinking of vessels for purpose of blocking the entrance to the harbor and the dash for freedom of the tor pedo boat destroyers Skori, Stratni. VIastnevi and Serditi. which reacheL Chefoo. and the Smyeli and Boiki. which reached Tsingtau.
 The report says the Japanese pro- tected cruiser Akitsushima and a fio- tilla of torpedo boat destroyers fol- lowed the four first named Russian vessels toward Chefoo and that the protected cruiser Chiyoda and a num- Der of torpedo boat destroyers follow ed tho Smyeli and the Boika to Psing- tau. In both ports the report says the Russian vessels were compelled to dis arm.
 The report in conclusion says:
 T beg to report that our brilliant strategical movement in this direction. was successfully completed"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-09
SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
Rev. Dr. John \. Rice of Montgomery
 Delivers sermon.

Rev. Dr. John \. Rice of Montgomery
 Delivers sermon.
 Columbia, s. C., Jan. e.=-The cen- tonnial celebration of South Carolina college was formally opened here to- day with religious services in the Co., lumbia Theatre. Tho sermon was preached by Dr. ]. William Film, Chaplain of the college.
 The evening service was held in the theatre at which Hev. John A, Rice. D, D., of Montgomery. Ala. an alumnus of the college, delivered the sermon.
 Tomorrow welcoming addresses will he made by Mayor T. II. Globes. Presi- dent Benjamin Sloan of the college and Governor Hayward Responses will he made by distinguished invited guests, including John William Abererombie, President of the University of Ala bama; Bowan Ayers. President of tho University of Tennessee: Paul B. Bar ringer Of the University of Virginia; i; B. B. Creighead. President of Tulane University; R. E. Fulton, President of the University of Mississippi; Walter E. Hill. Chancellor Of the University of Georgia: Richard H. Jesse, President of the University of Missouri; Andrews Sledd. President of the University of Florida; Francis F. VenabIe, President of the University of North Carolina: Harrison Randolph, President of the College of Charleston, former president Of the College of South Carolina, and James Woodruff, D. D., ILL. D.. former. President of the South Carolina Col lege, an uncle of the President of Princeton University.
 At the joint celebration of the Iit- erary series. Hon. W. A, Barber of New York will be among the speakers
 Tho exercises will continue through three days. Among other noted edu- cators in attendance and who will make addresses are: Andrew V. V. Raymond. President of the Union Uni versity of New York Franklin Carter, President of the Williams College, Massachusetts,; Cyrus Northrop, Presi- dent of the University of Minnesota.
 Tuesdays program will be concluded with a banquet at which about 1,500 covers will be laid.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-09
PERSIA PAYS INDEMNITY.
$30,00O for the Widow of Murdered
 Missionary.

MhH.AU06Iys
 Washington, Jan. S.-Information has reached the State Department that, complying with the insistent demands of the United States, the Persian Gov- ernment has made to the widow partial reparation for the murder of the Rev. Benjamin w. Labaree, an American missionary, by a gang of fanatics, and has promised that all the guilty per- sons involved in the crime. will be pun ished. The following statement re- garding the case was made by an of ficial of the State Department tonight.
 March 13, last, the Department of State received telegraphic intelligence of the murder of Rev. Benjamin, La- baree. an American missionary. near ouroumia, in Persia, by a gang of fam atics.
 "A demand was made immediately for the arrest and trial of the murderers, whose leader. Mir Ghaffar, was looked upon us a lineal descendant of the prophet. This circumstance and the fear of arousing religious disturbance obviated prompt action on the part of the local authorities The most press ing and earnest representations of the American legation at Teheran remained fruitless until October 12, when MT. Hay instructed the American minister by ca-,
  of the Shah the Presidents concern in the adequate punishment of all the criminals. and his intention to lay the matter before Congress with appropri- ate recommes dations, if compliance with his desires for full justice were further delayed.
 "The murderers were thereupon arr rested, but the Persian Government, holding the life of a descendant of the prophet sacred. offered an indemnity in lieu Of the death penalty for Mir Ghaf- far. and promised execution of tho others.
 After consultation with the widow of the Rev. MT. Labaree. the offer was accepted and an indemnity of $30,00o--- greatly in excess of the sum named by the widow--was paid to the American legation January 3. Solemn assurance was given that all the guilty would TO- oeive swift punishment and that no special assessment would be levied up- on Christians to recover the amount of the indemnity"
 The President has compIimented United State Minister Pearson at Te- heran for the manner in which he has managed tho matter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-09
]. pEMANps oF THE MlNoRs.
They Hope for Reversible Action by
 the National Commission.

Cincinnati, Jan. S.--The minor base ball league representatives held meeting today to decide as to the best method for presenting their case to the national commission when the body meets tomorrow. The presidents of six organizations were present and 1t was determined to go In a body, with Att torney Hoard Griffith, to the Grand Ho- tel where the meeting will be held.
 The proposed new classification of players for drafting is believed to be the chief point of difference, but the minor league officials today expressed confidence that there would be no trou- ble over that point. notwithstanding the announcement of the American League. President Pulliam of the Ma tional League was confined to his bed today with nervous prostratlon. but ex- pected to be able to attend the meet ing tomorrow.
 All of the officials who are to par ticipate in the meeting excepting Presi- dent Ban Johnson. of the American League, are in the city and Mr. Johnson is expected to arrive in the morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-09
SMALL GARRISON TO BE RETAINED
Besiesers of Port Arthur VIII Be Sent
 Elsewhere.

Tokio. Jan. s.-(Noon. )-The Japa- nese intend to establish a naval sta ton at Port Arthur Vice-AdmiraI shibayama, will probably be placed in charge of 1t.
 The military administration at Port Arthur Will retain only u small garri- son as soon as the prisoners are witb- drawn and order Is restored.
 The fleet is busiIy engaged in clear ing mines but owing to their great number. navigation will be unsafe for a long time. Only government craft will be allowed to enter the harbor.
 It is probable that DaIny will soon be opened up to neutrals.
 Japanese companies are preparing to establish weekly services tn that mort
 It is proposed shortly to float a fourth domestic war loan under ina same conditions the third was negoti- ated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-09
NEW YORK LAPS CELEBRATE. Rejoice over the Downfall of Port Arr
 thur,


 New York. Jan. S.-The fall of Port Arthur was celebrated here today at 8 mass meeting of Japanese residents of the city, held in Carnegie Hall. The affair was intended to be solely for the Japanese residents, 500 of whom attended. and the only invited guests were General Stuart l.. Woodfore former Minister to Spain, and Ale Tison, both of whom spoke
 General Woodford's subject was the Greatness of the Japanese People" and at one point in his address the mention of Catherine of Russia caused an outburst Of amazement, followed by cheers.
 General woodford said that the American people loved the Japanese because they were as generous in vic- tory as they were brave in battle: and when he followed with the statement that during the war of the revolution Catherine of Russia came to the res- cue of America with men and money. the entire audience was amazed and ended the demonstration with cheers.
 The meeting was presided over by Mir. Uchida Consul General of Japan Addresses were made in their native tongue by fifteen Japanese merchants and professional men, and Consul Gen. eral Uchida, General Woodford and Mr. Tison spoke English.
 "A few weeks ago." said the JaPa- nese consul general, in opening the meeting, the remnants of the Rus- sian army were comparatively unbeat- en until 20s Metre Hill was taken. and now Port Arthur, the Gibraltar of the Far East, has at last been taken by the undaunted bravery of our victo- rious army. As you all know, our country was forced to this war by the aggressiveness of the Russians. We Japanese are a peace loving nation and we would not have entered upon this war If we had not been forced into 1t.
 We are quite willing to make peace. if Russia is willing. It seems to mo the Russian government, instead of making peace is determined to carry on the war. It is our turn to impose peace upon the Russian Government by keeping up the fighting as long as the Russians want to carry on the war.
 '"rho fall of Port Arthur does not necessarily mean the end of the war. but we all hope, and earnestly pray. that it will bring Russia to meeting our terms of peace"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-09
NOBILITY AT THE VATICAN.
Members of the House of Savoy Assist
 in Function,

Rome. Jan. S.-The beatificatiOn of the Venerable Vicany Parish Priest of Ars, France. was celebrated today ip St., Peters in the presence of \1, 900 French pilgrims and several thousand wOrshippers of other nationalities and in tho presence of Pope Plus x, twen- ty-two cardinals and the papal court |. The ceremony was rendered. otherwise notable by the attendance of the Duke of Genoa, brother of the DowaEer Queen Margharita, the Duchess of Ge- noa and her son. Prince Udine. who were recognized by the private cham berlaIn to the Pope, Francis McNutt of Washington. D. C.. and conducted to special seats. They knelt in the pas sage while the Pope made his process sion. This is the first time that mem bers of the House of Savoy have as- sisted at a religious function ir the presence of the Pope.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-09
CRITICISM
 OF MORTON Bakers Resolution Will Come Up.
 s----- CONGRESSES WEEKS WORK
 -s- Statehood Measure to Be Dis- cussed in Senate.
 --~- Opponents of the Bil Hope to Fressnx the Debate Until It rs Necessary to Take Up the supply
 ProvfsIoa.
CONGRESSES WEEKS WORK

Washington, Jan. s.---It Is the inten- tion of the House to begin active con- sideration of appropriation bills dur@ ing the present week.
 Monday is District of Columbia day, and tho resolution providing for the ceremonies of the Inauguration of Pres dent Roosevelt and deciding where the inauguration ball shalT be held will be considered.
 Another matter of more than local importance to be called up is q bill granting tho American railroad ap~ pliance exposition authority to use the monument grounds for an exhibitions.
 It Is expected the resolutions intrp- duced by Representative Baker wilI be disposed of. They were referred to the Judiciary committee and no doubt will be reported back Monday for action by the House. There are the resolutions criticising President Roosevelt and Secretary Morton.
 The pension appropriation bill will be reported Monday and possibly taken up for consideration Tuesday. It will be followed by the army. the Indian and the District ot Columbia appropria- ton bills While they may not all bg considered during the week, they wiiL be ready for action.
 The Eill currency bill remains tina unfinished business, and Friday will bs devoted to pension bills.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-09
nl.hop spaldInE Improvod.

Peoria, III. Jan. S.-There was a nos ticeable improvement tonight in the condition of Bishop,'J. J, spaldng. the Catholic .prelate, who was suddenly stricken with paralysis at his residence Friday afternoon. He regained some what the use of his left arm. The re- maindcr of the left side Of hls body, however. he Is unable to use at all.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-09
Young GouId's Plea Effective.

Now York, Jan. S.-FoIIowing the re- ceipt of a letter from Kingdom Gould, asking cIemeney for the students who were suspended in connection with tho attempt to haze him just before the hol- idays, announcement has been made by Dean Hutton of the schools of applied sciences of Columbia University that the disciplined men Algeltinger, Cau- chois. Doty and Finch will be allowed to return to their work at the reopen ing of the university this week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-09
the inaueuratiors of Governor-elect Adays,g N V

the inauguration of Governor-elect Adams.
 The latter said today:
 T do not know whether Governor Peabody will make a. contest or not but 1 expect that he will I am in a much better position for such proceed ing now than was two days ago. At that time. the investigation was con fined by the court to the city and coun- ty of Denver. Now tt includes the whole State. and I feel confident that the Democrats can show as many or more fraudulent Republican votes in the outlying counties as the Republi- cans claim were cast by the Democrats in Denver. am certain of the result If the entire State is brought into contest. and 1t must be if Governor
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-09
GEORGIA FARMERS MEET.
Pass Resolutions Regarding Matters Of
 the Greatest Moment.

Macon, Ga, Jan. S.--A special to The Telegraph from Dublin, Ga, says that over 800 farmers of Laurens Coun- ty. whe are holding 10000 bales of cotton for better prices. held a mon- ster mass meeting yesterday, elected delegates to the coming convention in New Orleans. pledged themselves to reduce cotton acreage from 25 to B per cent, commended the plan of form ing a great cotton holding trust prop erly bonded. endorsed the resolution introduced by Congressman Burleson requiring simultaneous reports ofcom- plete statistics, congratulated south ern farmers upon what has already been accomplished, and appealed to the press of the South for aid in the movement inaugurated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-09
nN-eovEnNon I.owNnns prAD.
Maryland Man Sncaumahs suddcnly to
 Heart Faslwer.8

Cumberland. Md. Jan. s.-A-Former Governor Lloyd Lawndes. of Maryland. died suddenly at hls home here to- day. M
 There had been m indications Of ilI-' ness. and MT, sIsevtS sA appeared 10 be. im- iiis 'usuai 1FsssigFf Ai1G spirits when he arose this morning, sudden fall attracted, tho attention of Mrs Lown- des. who was in the room. She sum moned assistance and the unconsciuos form was placed in bed. Physicians were hastily summoned and were quickly at the bedside but death had occurred before their arrival. Death was due to heart failure.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-09
CLIFFORD NOT .PLEAsEp.
 ~--o--s- Famous EnGIiah Baptist Dissatisfied with Letter of ArchbishOp.

London. Jan. S.--Dr. John Clifford, a leading Baptist preacher. in letter issued in reply to the response of the Archbishop of Canterbury to q cons munication addressed to him by evan gelical clergymcB Of America on the subject of the hardshfps alleged to be imposed upon non-eonformists by the education law of Great Britain, says:
 If Americans havc learned nothing else from the primate's letter they would at least learn how to graduate in the art of Suggesting much and holding back very much more.''
 Dr. Clifford accusns the Church of cation as Americans understand 1t, but for Roman and Anglican atmosphere"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-09
Prrarntrd YvIth Jever.

Columbus. Ga, Jan. S.-(Speclal.)-. At the annual Pythian banquet in this city, following the installation of of- ficers, W. c. Lowe presented to II. L.. Abbott. Chancellor Commander. in be Q half of R. E. Lee Lodge. a beautiful Past Chancellor's jewel of gold. Jesse Beard. in behalf of Stonewall Lodge. mado a similar presentation to II. NJ Hicks, retiring Chancellor Commander of that lodge.