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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-02
RUSSIA SCORES AGAIN.
Ministers of Chinese Foreign Office
Hold an Important Conference.

London, May 2.-In dispatch from Pc
kin, the correspondent of the Times says
that in an interview held on Wednesday
with all the ministers of the Chinese for
eign office, M. Plancon, Russian charge
d daffaires, pressed for reasons for the re-
lection Of the Russians. The ministers
replied that they were unable to give the
reasons separately. M. P1ancon then, on
behalf of his government. requested a
statement of Chinas intentions regarding
first. the contemplated alteration in the
government of Mongolia; second, the
non alienation by lease concessions or
otherwise of any portion of the Liau val
ley to any other power, and third, the
opening of new treaty ports in Man
chufia
To the first clause the ministers replied
that the alteration had not yet received
imperial sanction TO the second that
China had no intention of alternating her
territory, and to the third, that the open
ing of ports would depend upon trade de-
velopments.
M. Plancon professed to be satisfied
with these replies, but the Chinese are
still uncomfortable knowing how power
less they are to resist Russias demands
1t is announced that M. Lessar the Rus
sian minister to China, is returning to
Pekin, and the fulfillment or the terms
Of the Manchurian convention will be
postponed until after his arrival and will
result from his negotiations.
THE fact that Russia now appears so
anxious to repudiate the orders given
M. Plancon,' concludes the Times cor
respondent, docs not mean that her de-
mands have been abandoned; by these
orders Russia has acquainted China
with what she expects
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-02
PAYNE'S DEPARTMENT
AGAIN IN HOT WATER
TRIED TO WRECK
FAST PASSENGER
A HUGE PILE OF BRIDGE TIMHERs
HAD BEEN PLACED ON THE
TRAck-THE coWcATcHER WAS
TORN OFF.

Chattanooga, May IAN attempt was
made tonight to wreck the through pas
senger train on the Western and Atlanta
railroad, due here at 9:o5 o'clock. which
was heavily laden with passengers from
Atlanta and intermediate points. Just as
the train passed Shepards, about ten
miles from here, 1t struck an object up
on the track, while going at the rate of
fifty miles an hour, which tore off the
cowcatcher and caused the engineer to
bring the train to a sudden stop. On In
vestigation 1t was found that huge pile
of bridge timbers had been placed upon
the track.
The train proceeded to the city and Of
ficers with bloodhounds were sent back
to the scene. They are now tracing the
wreckers toward this city 1t is thought
their purpose was to wreck the train and
rob the mail car.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-02
More Light on Express Co. Robbery.

Mexico City, May 1.-The fact that the
Wells-Fargo Express company was
robbed of $4,000 at Silao last Thursday
came to light today A small safe Is
usually carried from the through Mexican
Central train to the office and thence to
the Guanajuato train by curier. On
the morning of the robbery the express
messenger warned the man to be careful
of the safe, telling him it contained a
large sum of money. Instead of taking
the safe to the office the courier took 1t
to his home, called in number of his
friends and opened It. The money was
extracted and distributed About forty
persons were arrested and all except
about 81, 600 has been recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-02
HOWARD VERDICT
AN AWFUL CRIME
FORMER GOVERNOR TAYLOR OF
KENTUCKY SAYS EVERY WORD
UTTERED BY YoUTSEY AND cE-
GIL WAS ABSOLUTELY FALSE.

indianapolis, Ind. May 1.-Former Gov
ernor w. s. Taylor of Kentucky, com
menting on the conviction of James How
ard for the murder of Governor Goebel.
said today:
knowing absolutely that every WORD
OF Cecil's and Youtsey's testimony on
which conviction was had, was perjury,
In so far as 1t In any way connected me
with Mr.. Howard; that 1t was manufac-
tured by those that represented the prose-
cution, in order to carry out political
plot, naturally l look on Howard's con-
viction as an awful crime.
He was tried by jury OF political
enemies, and his trial, therefore, was
devoid of even the elements o. chaace :"
Mr.. Taylor refused to discuss the case
further or to talk about the charges
made against him or the possibility OF
demand being made on Governor Dur
bin for his return to Kentucky.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-02
BRIBERY CASE OPENS.
Former Mayor Ames of Minneapolis Is
Seriously implicated BY Student.

Minneapolis, Mimi, May 1.-The trial
of former Mayor Alonza A. Ames charged
with bribery, began in earnest this morn
ing. County Attorney Boardman declar-
ed that the state would prove that Mayor
Ames had instituted a system Of graft"
using as the go-between Irvan Gardiner,
medical student in his office, whereby
he collected protection" money from
keepers OF resorts outside OF the recog-
nized red-light district"
Gardiner was put on the stand and told
a frank and complete story of the man
ner in which the money was extorted
from the women every two weeks, of how
he had aided the members of the police
force assigned by the mayor for that pur-
pose and how the money thus obtained
was distributed. Gardiner had previous
ly been convicted of bribery but secured
new trial from the Supreme court and
has now decided to make a clean breast
of the operations so far as he knew them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-02

Lansing. Mich. May 1.-The Supreme
court has knocked out the action of the
state board of assessors In fixing the av-
erage rate Of taxation of the state In as
sessing railroad property. The court
holds that the power Of the state asses
sor in this connection is purely ministe-
rial and that they had no authority to
increase the value OF property on the
theory that local assessors had failed to
assess 1t at its full cash value as provided
by law. The board is ordered to recon-
vene and determine the average rate from
the assessments of the local assessors.
This will materially increase the average
rate and will increase about 100000 the
aggregate taxes levied against the rail-
roads.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-02
Much Presidential Talk Going
on al St Louis
CLEVELAND ALSO A FAVORITE
Delegation From the Banner Demo-
cratic State VIII Support Francie
First, Last and All the Time.
Considered Strong.
BY wATTERsoN srEALEY.

st. Louis, May l. - (Speelal.) = Among
the food of political gossip among men
prominent in national and state politics
gathered to attend the ceremonies Incl
dent to the dedication of the worlds fair
two facts stand out prominently.
First. st. Louis and its adjacent terri
tory is red hot for the nomination of D.
r. Francis, the president of the Louisi-
ana Purchase exposition, for the demo,
cratic Presidential nomination next yer;
and second, the eastern democratic Nsit-
ors are wearing immense Grover sleve-
land souvenir pictures in sufficiert num-
bers to create the impression nat they
are not averse to running tie former
President for a fourth tim. In fact,
many of them announce openly that
they are for Cleveland ard are going to
do what they can to primote his candi-
dacy. Some OF them even go so far as to
say that they will make efforts to have
state delegations Instructed for him.
though .he majorLy count upon Witness
ing a split in tbs democratic convention.
which they hope will result in the re-
nomination or Cleveland through COM
promise.
While tllk of Cleveland as the demo-
cratic candidate for President Is gem
orally treated with amusement In the
south, IL is undoubtedly true that there
is more demand for him than would be
supposed. This is especially surprising
when il is considered that to nominate
him would make him a candidate for a
third term.
There is no attempt however, to con-
ceai the effort of the democrats of Mis-
souri,, the banner democratic state OF the
union, to make a good showing for Dave
Francis. I
Unless the democrats get together oQ
some man before the national conyenti
meets, which is not likely. Missouri W
sent a Francis delegation TO the conven~
ton and It will probably be followed by
other states in this territory
Outside Of Francis, German OF Maryland
seems to be the strongest man In St.
Louis, though at present the st. Louis
politicians are not playing any second
choice. 1t is Francis frst last and all
the time just now
Hepburn to Visit Alabama.
Alabamians WILL have an opportunity
this fall to hear one of the best and most
effective speakers in the United States.
Representative Hepburn Of Iowa has ac-
cepted the invitation Of Representative
Richardson to deliver number OF
| speeches in Alabama before he begins
| speech tour of several OF the close states
which held elections this year.
The two members serve in the same
| company Interstate and foreign commerce
in Washington and met tonight in the.
lobby of the Southern hotel. Mr.. Hep
burn said he would like to visit Alabama
| at some time, whereupon Mr.. Richardson
rendered him an invitation which was ac-
| cepted
Mr.. Hepburn will be the guest OF Rep
resentative Richardson at his home In
| Huntsville
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-02
Russia Explains Matters.

Washington. May 1.-secretary Hay has
made a graceful acknowledgement of
Russia's statement Of her purposes rela-
tive to Manchuria involving her refuta-
tion Of sinister designs In that quarter.
The secretary's note addressed to Count
Cassini, expresses regret that there
should have been even a temporary mis-
conception or doubt as to Russia's posi-
tion in the matter. and seizes the oppor-
tunity to return the thanks of this gov
ernment for the frank and satisfactory
declaration of the Russia incident Incl
dentally the note serves to make perma-
nent a record of Russia's position as
verbally explained to the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-02
FILIPINO FANATIC RIOS
CAUGHT BY GOV. CABLES

Manila. May 1.-Governor Cailles OF La
guna province and a party of volunteers
yesterday captured Rios, the fanatical
Filipino leader in that part of the island
of Luzon.
Rios was formerly blacksmith of Tay-
abas and claimed to be Of divine origin
He attracted many followers and started
an insurrection which the constabulary
suppressed. He fed to the mountains
and later claimed the title of Pope of
the Luzon." He also asserted that he
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-02
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER
The Weather.

washington, May Forecast for Ala
hama: Fair and warmer Saturday; Sum
day fair; light east to southeast winds.
P = One.
King Edward given ovation in Paris.
Postoffice department again In hot
water.
Roosevelt spends day in Kansas.
Politics simmering at st. Louis.
Bishop Spalding discusses the labor
problem.
Page Two.
General review of trade by Bradstreet
and Dunn.
Father vatmann praises Taft and
Wright.
Auburn wins the baseball game at
Selma.
Page Three.
General state news.
International day at St Louis.
Page Four.
Editorial comment.
Gossip heard in local hotel lobbies.
Page Five.
Joseph Devlin, famous Irish member Of
parliament, will arrive today and will
speak Sunday night.
Requisition papers coming from Texas
for William Hunter.
DR.. Clark, founder Of the Christian En-
deavor society, delivered an address at
the First Presbyterian church.
Lewis meetings close Sunday night
Page Six.
Social notes and personals.
Page Seven.
Local and foreign market reports.
Page Eight.
General sporting news.
Birmingham wins first game from Mont
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-02
ARTIST is KILLED.
]. Wells champney Falls Down an
Elevator Shaft In New York.

New York, May III. Wells Champney,
an elevator shaft. The painters skull
was crushed and physicians who were
called said death had been instantaneous.
Mr.. Champney went to the building to
visit the Camera club.
There being but one elevator, 1t Is used
for freight and passengers. There was
table on top of the car which left the
elevator between the fourth and fifth
floors. Mr.. Champney insisted that the
doors be opened so that he could step to
the fourth floor, which was about three
feet below the elevator. He failed to
obtain foothold on the fourth floor and
slipped and fell down the shaft. He was
born in Boston in 1s4S.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-02
Fol est Fires In Canada.

Montreal, May 1.--Extensve forest fires
are raging about fifty miles north of
here between the towns Of Saint Jovite
and La Belle. The village of Morrison.
containing mill and about dozen farm
houses, was entirely destroyed and the
flames were so severe on both sides of the
Canadian Pacific railroad track that peo-
pie could not stand on the platforms as
the trains rushed through. The people
are leaving their animals and possessions
a prey to the flames.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-02
Dewey on Land Again.

Newport News, Va, May AFTER
inspecting the torpedoboat fotilla in
Hampton Roads this morning, Admiral
Dewey, on the yacht Mayfiower, pro-
ceeded to Washington at noon. The
battleships Illinois and Massachusetts,
steamed across the Roads to Norfolk.
Dewey day was observed by the war
ships in Hampton Roads each firing
salute In honor of the admiral.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-02

was prophet Governor Cailles captured
Rios in the disguise the latter had worn
when as prophet" He is said to be
guilty of many crimes and will probably
be tried for murder.
A fanatical Moro attacked an outpost at
Camp Wears, Island of Mindanao yester-
day and wounded three soldiers before he
was killed.
The insurgent movement at Misamis,
Mindanao, has collapsed. About 200 of
the most aetivt rebels have surrendered
and the people }re returning to the towns.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-02
Safe Crackers Convicted.

Greenville, S. G., May flames
Long, Walter Wood. w. H. Wilson and
Charles Rogers, members of the ia
nous Nolan gang OF postoffice robbers
and safe crackers, were convicted this
afternoon In the United States court
on all three counts In the indictment
against them for postoffice robbery.
safe cracking and theft of government
property. They will be sentenced to-
morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-02
Richardson in ST. Louis.

st. Louis, May 1.--(Special.) )-Represen-
tative Richardson Of Alabama is In ST.
Louis, the guest of Col. Sam Fordyce
other AlabamIans attending the exposi-
ton dedicatory ceremonies are: Gen.
Samuel P. Moore and Editor c. p. Lane
of Huntsville: Col. Emmett ONeal OF
Florence, and w. X. P. Wilson Of Mo-
II
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-02
CHILD LABOR LAW IN s. C.
The Marshall Law Goes Into Effect
In the Palmetto State.

Charleston, s. c., May 1.-The child
labor bill, known as the Marshall law,
went into effect throughout South Car
olina today. Under its provisions no
child under 10 years of age can legally
work in any cotton mill. There were
SO few of such employees that the en-
fcrcement of the law did not have
much effect.
An exception is made in the law in
cases where the labor of children un-
der the prescribed age is absolutely
necessary to the support of family.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-02
JUDGE Rogers is Orator.

New Orleans, May Judge John
H. Rogers of Fort Smith, Ark, has
been selected as orator of the Con-
federate reunion. He is considered one
of the most distinguished speakers in
the south. The executive committee
has invited an additional speaker, who
is one OF the best-known orators, but
his answer has not yet been received.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-02
Grain Elevator Burned.

Little Rock, Ark. May 1T. H.
Buch &c Co.'s big grain elevator here
was totally destroyed by fire this even
ing. The loss Is estimated at 100000,
with insurance Of $4,000. Joe Gardl-
ner, a negro, was cut off by the flames
and burned to death.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-02
Iron Mountain Bridge Burned.

Little Rock, Ark. May IA special
to the Gazette from Forest City. Ark,
says: The Iron Mountain bridge over
the st. Francis river at Parkin, Ark,
was burned today. All trains on Bald
Knob division and the Cotton Belt are
being detoured via Brinkley and Forest
City.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-02
slqsbee Installed.

Philadelphia, Pa, May 1.---Rear Ad-
miral Sigsbee was today installed as
commandant Of the League Island
navy yard He succeeds Rear Admiral
Sands, who has been transferred to the
North Atlantic coast defense fleet.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-02
PosTMAsTERs APPOINTED.
Sheffield National Bank Authorized to
Begin Business-capitaI Of $4,000.

Washington, May 1.-(Special. POST
masters appointed: Fort Logan, Baldwin
county. George w. Babbitt; Sidney, Mar
shall county, John +. Cox. The Sheffield
National bank Of Sheffield has been au-
thorized to begin business with capi-
tal Of S5n n0n
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-02
cracksmen Are Successful.

Albion, Mich. May 1.-Halstead's pri-
vate bank at Concord was entered by
thieves last night and the safe dynamited.
All the funds in the bank including post
office moneys and stamps was secured.
The cracksmen stole a horse and buggy
and escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-02
Domestic Coinage.

Washington, May 1.-The total do
nestle coinage executed at the mints
of the United States during April, 1908,
was $2,141 ,220, as follows: Gold, $1S7.-
400; silver, $1,809,000 minor coins,
S194,820.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-02
sHAFFER is REELECTED.
He Is Again Made President of tn,
AmaIsamated Association.

Columbus. Ohio, May 1.-The amalga-
mated convention this afternoon elected
officers as follows:
President, Theodore ]. shaffer. Pitts
burg.
secretary-Treasurer, John Williams.
Pittsburg.
Assistant secretary NJ. F. Tighe, Pitts
burg.
Business manager and editor Of the
Amalgamated Journal. Ben. /. Davis,
Pittsburg.
Vice presidents, first district, William
Bibson, Pittsburg.
Second vice president, Llewlyn Lewis.
Martins Ferry.
Third vice president, w. f. Egan Cow
ington, Ky.
The next congress goes to Cleveland.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-02
b in Ohio.

1.-The Times
elegrams today
Indiana, Ken
! reporting that
has killed all
iously affected
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-02

Denmar Thompson Very TIT.
claremont, N. H., May l. = Denman
Thompson, the actor, is dangerously i'll.
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by 1.-The st.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23

eleven separate and distinct lists, including
a separate list for each of seven branch post
offices or stations. 1t would require
very careful reader to avoid overlooking
some of these seemingly superfous lists.
How much easier the search would be If all
letters were arranged alphabetically in one
list regardless of sex, class or location.
Presumably the post office authorities de-
sire these lists to be read. Then why not
make them up in the most convenient form?
The present arrangement makes business
for the dead letter Office which might be
avoided.
When man is looking for his own name
he might just easily look for other mem
bers of his family if the post Office did not.
separate the women from the men. l am
sure the ladies would not object to having
their letters assorted in the same bunch
with letters addressed to men.
Formerly the District tax Office arranged
the names of delinquents in separate lists,
according to the location Of the land, or ac-
cording to the kind Of land, as agricultural
or non-agricultural. The writer demon
strated to the District Commissioners the
Inconvenience of this arrangement. Now
all names are put In one alphabetical list,
which Is far more convenient for the tax
payer and lessons the liability of overlook
ing a tax item. THOMAS w. GILMER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
Boyd's and Vicinity.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.

BOYD'S, Md, February o. 1903
Mrs. Catharine Hughes, widow Of the late
DIR. Hughes Of this county, died at the home
Of her son. George Hughes, at Brunswick,
late Thursday evening of general debility,
aged about seventy-two years. Her re-
mains We're brought to Dickerson's and
were taken thence to Monocacy cemetery,
where they were inferred at II o'clock yes
terday morning. She was a sister of Isaac
Young Of Poolesvile. and three sons,
George Of Brunswick, with whom she lived,
Eugene of Poolesville and Edgar Of Urbana.
Frederick county, survive her.
Mr.. Richard A. Leaman, a very prominent
citizen of Clarksburg, while loading hay
upon spring wagon yesterday morning
near his home, was seriously injured
by the horse starting very suddenly and
throwing him out of the wagon. He fell on
after he fell and then. went down in a heap
upon the ground unconscious He was
picked up and conveyed to his home He
is suffering greatly from a nervous shock,
and Is partly unconscious. Mr. Leaman is
about seventy years old, and 1t is feared
that he may not recover. For a number of
years he was mail carrier on the star
route from Boyd's to- Ciarlsburg and ran
a stage. He has son residing In WASH
ington. D. G. s3-s z ! sa-+
A clay pigeon shoot was given at Daw-.
a large number not withdrawing the snow
and cold The first place was won by
Roger Darby. who broke fifteen pigeons out
Of went II: Thomas c. Darby broke sthir-
teeesn' Nathan s. Allnuut eleven, John Will
Jams EIGHT. Lewis A1Inut seven. The shoot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
GOOD TEMPLARs' RALLY.
Prize Banner Award, Ceremonial, Ad-
dresses, Songs and Feast,

Chief Templar ]. T. Finney and thirty
members of Silver Star Lodge, Tenleytown,
accompanied their banner bearer ON a
visit to Perseverance Lodge, in regular
session, in Smiths Hall, 9th street, last
Saturday evening. Past Chief Templar T.
w. Jessup, Vice Tempar Agnes Pol
lock, Marshal Ridgely, Deputy Marshal
Myrtle Balderson and other members
Of Minnehaha Lodge and Lodge Deputy
DR.. Gates and others of Capitol Hill Lodge
were also present.
The usual business of Perseverance Lodge
included double initiation, Chief Templar
John C. Daley presiding Mrs. A. H. Frear,
pianist The social session was followed
by presentation and acceptance of the
Grand Lodge prize banner. 1t was formally
returned to the Grand Lodge, Grand Tenn
plar Russell and other Grand Lodge Off
GERS being present, in an address by Past
Grand Chief A. E. Shoemaker, In behalf of
Silver Star Lodge. 1t was accepted in fit
presented to Perseverance Lodge, through
Its chief templar, who gave assurances of
It's permanent possession.
The program, arranged by Miss J. A.
Tennyson. opened with commemorative
ceremonial Mr.. Thomas Perry of Silver
Star Lodge read "A Glorious Example of
Washington" an authenticated incident of
his life when colonel of regiment sta
toned at Alexandria in 1854. Mrs. Hillman,
P. G. v. T., pronounced an impressive
apostrophe to the national emblem, carry
ing the refrain: 1.-The Flag of Washington"
All Joined In the song America" Mrs.
Frear presiding at the piano. Miss Muriel
Clark gave pathetic recital, and little
Gladys Wilkinson entertained with a ges-
ture song, Mrs. Wilkinson pianist. Brief
addresses were given by Miss Agnes Pol
lock, Messrs. Finney, Jessup and by DIR.
Gates who suggested movement by which
more general publicity might be given to
such features of Good Templary as were
80 pleasantly pronounced in the exercises
Of the evening" The program being con-
Guided, refreshments were served by the
committee. Miss Blanche Nef in charge