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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-28
RECORD NOT GOOD.
Automobiles and Motor Cycles Do Not
 Make Good Time.

Daytona, Fla, March 27.-The races were held here today on the end of the beach. The beach was too wet and the records were not good as yesterday
 First race motor bicycle exhibition, one mile-Oscar Hedstrom, 1:15 1-5.
 Second race exhibition against Ameri- can records for gasoline machines under 1000 pounds-H T. Thomas, 1:1S 2-5.
 Third race, one mile championship (best two in three) for Ormond challenge cup Winton, first time .59 4-5; second time, 58.
 Fourth race, mile bicycle race for cham pionship of Fiorida-Won by w. w. Aus tin, 1:36.
 Fifth race, exhibition run, steam car riage-J F. Hathaway, 1:35.
 Sixth race five mile handicap. open to all machines. silver cup to first and sec ond-oscar Hedstrom first, 5:37; H. T. Thomas second. 6:05.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-28
LEVEF NEAR CREENVILLE GIVES
 WAY AND THE DELAYS FLOODED
BAD EGGS AND CABBAGE
 FOR ALL IRISH ACTORS

New York March 27.-Two hundred Irishmen, whose feelings had been out ragged by the performance of "McFad- den's Row of Flats" at the new Star theatre, rose in their seats In the the atre at signal tonight and pelted the performers with rotten eggs, hecayed vegetables and fruit. The audience of over 2000 was thrown into an uproar and the actors were driven from the stage.
 The affair was the continuation of a series of attempts to bring the perform ance of this play to an end, and to stop forever the production of such plays. The disturbing element was scattered through the orchestra. balcony and gall
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-28
Governor Taft Is Better.

Washington, March 27-In reply to the inquiry of the secretary of war stating that the press had alleged that Governor Taft had dysentery, a cabegram was received from Governor Taft today con- taining the information that he had been under treatment for few weeks recover ing from an attack of dysentery. Exami- nation last Saturday indicated that the treatment had been successful. Later ex- animation indicated that he needed rest. and by the advice of his physician would remain in bed for a couple of weeks to secure 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-28

Manila, March 27-Two companies of Maceabee scouts signally defeated the main body of San Miguels force today It is believed San Miguel was killed. Lieutenant Reese was seriously wounded. The scouts lost three men killed and eleven wounded.
 The enemy occupied an entrenched po- sition midway between Mariquina, San Fran and Delmonte, ana had erected a stone fort which was garrisoned by 200 men, The first and fourth company of Maccabees, commanded by Lieutenants Reese and Niekerson, respectively, at tackled the enemys position. but as the scouts were exposed to the fire of the enemy in a manner which placed the Maccabees at a disadvantage, the lieu tenants decided after hours of fighting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-28
YANGER WINS OVER
 HUGH M'PADDEN
SOME OF THE DEFEATED MANS FOLLOWERS ROOTED REFEREE slLER's DECISION, BUT HE SEEMS TO HAVE DONE RIGHT.

Detroit, Mich, March 27-Benny Yanger Referee Siler tonight over Hugh McPad- den of Brooklyn after ten rounds of fight ing in the Metropolitan Athletic clubs arena in Light Guard armory before 5000 persons. Yanger had clearly the better of every round after the first. Sller's decision was hooted by some of the Me- Padden partisans.
 Yanger was unmarked after the fight, while McPaddens nose was bleeding free ly and his body showed the effect of Yan- gers punishment. McPadden was in dis tress several times and hung on in clnch- es repeatedly, while Yanger forced the fighting throughout. From the very first McPadden's stomach was Yanger's obiec- tive point, and 1t was the blow sent to this point that brought the decision If there was any advantage in the first round 1t was on Yanger's side. Yanger continued his attacks on the body In the second and third rounds and McPadden was hanging on In the clinches before the bell sounded. In the fourth round Tan gers body blows landed steadily with telling effect. In the first part of the fifth round McPadden made fair show ing, but before the round was over Tan ger rushed him to the ropes and inflicted heavy punishment. In the sixth and sey- enth rounds Yanger forced the fighting throughout In the eighth McPadden hung on at every opportunity, while Yanger continued the rain Of blows on the body. McPadden was clearly groggy when the bell sounded for the close of the ninth. Yanger came up for the tenth round with the evident intention of trying to score knockout. He rushed at Me Padden and forced him about the ring in every direction Yanger left himself open in his eagerness and McPadden landed several hard blows, but lacked enough steam tO make them effective
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-28

lerles of the theatre, which is one of the largest in New York
 Some of the players howled their dis dain at the original dsturhers.
 In the uproar a policeman, who was trying to preserve order, discovered and stamped out burning rag Tn one O. the aisles.
 Not for years has play been rotten egged in New York.
 It is thought the Irish Allied societies had decided to rout the actors who bur lesque Irish character. and had arranged the Star theatre disturbance. Maj. Ed ward T. Crystal, formerly or the Sixty ninth regiment, declared openly and forcibly that New York Irishmen have banded together to stop such perform anees. Five arrests were made. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-28
GORMAN OR OLNEY
 WOULD BE THE MAN
JOHN r. M'GRAW OF WEST viR- GINA, MEMBER OF THE MA TIONAL COMMITTEE, SAYS EITHER COULD CARRY w. VA.
BY wATTeRsoN sTEALEY.

Washington, March 27 Especially Senator German Is larger than his party. if anything" said John T. Me- Graw of West Virginia, member of the democratic national committee, this morning. He is highly esteemed by the conservative business men of the coun- try, and I know he can carry West Vir- giria if nominated"
 In discussing the presidential nomina- tion of his party, he added: "The people of the country are tired of the present kind of legislation and are ready for a more conservative President. Olney of Massachusetts Is a great favorite, and I am inclined to think him an available candidate He made one of the best att torney generals the country ever. had, and his papers on the Monroe doctrine have never been equaled-not even by those of Hamilton Fish of Grants ad- ministration.
 If Gormon or Olney Is nominated I can safely predict democratic victory, and West Virginia will do her part"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-28
pensmore Dismissed

Washington, March z7-The courtmar- tiai sentences of dismissal in the cases or First Lieutenant George A. Densmore. Tenth infantry. tried at San Franc,sco and Second Lieutenant Bettah smith seventeenth infantry, tried at Boise. loaho' and Cadet Gibson T. Berry. IF were today approved by the President Ihe sentence of dismissal in the case of -oadet Lee Klober was disapproved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-28
MainsaiI Mae e.4

Glasgow, March 27-The mainsail of Shamrock III was set for the fret t,,,o today. Sir Thomas Linton saw. tha a.. trial spin of the challenger nosit,,,ai.. VIII occur tomorrow if the weather i. favorable weather IS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-28
Tug Fortune Arriv..

Santlgo de Chile, March 27.-The Unit ed states tug Fortune. which is on its way rom Norfolk via Culebra for Bre- merton m Iyo navy yard, Washington, arrived at Valparaiso today. GU
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-28

closed. The Southern Pacific is further away, but back-water would seriously interfere with traffic along that line If the break continues to run-- It is expected at the Illinois Central offices that through traffic over the Mississippi Valley will be suspended as a result of the disaster south of Greenvile
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-09
ABSORPTION OF THE ST. L. te s. F.
Only Few Unimportant Details Un-
 settled-The Terms.

New York, May Swallowing a con- ference of the leading interests in the Rock Island and St. Louis and San Francisco companies at the office of J. P. Morgan & Co. this afternoon it was stated that an official announcement of the deal for the absorption of the latter would probably be issued in few days, probably next Monday.
 George W. Perkins, of Morgan & Co.,, who are financing the matter, said that only few unimportant details seem to be unsettled. MT Perkins said the fol- lowing statement of terms was substan- tially correct:
 For every share of common stock of Frisco the Rock Island company will pay $60 in collateral trust per cent. bonds to be secured on Frisco common stock as bought, and $60 in Rock Island common stock. It is understood that these terms will be offered to all hold CTS of Frisco stock
 The shares of both companies declined in price day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-09
StetsOn Co.
NO PAY FOR DIR. ORUM.
Treasury Department Declines to Honor His Bil,.

T
 Honor His Bil,.
 Washington, May S.--An account of Dr. W. H. Crum's fees and expenses for the month of April as collector of the port of Charleston, S C., was received to-day at the treasury department. It aggregated only $5e.Ss and was included in the regular account of the Charles ton office. Collector Crum has been in formed by the department that his per- sonal fees and expenses cannot be paid at this time, the law saying:
 "'No money shall be paid from the treasury, as salary, to any person ap- pointed during the recess of the senate to fill a vacancy in any existing office, if the vacancy existed while the senate was in session and was by law required to be filled by and with the advice and consent of the senate, until such ap-s pointment has been confirmed by the senate.''
 Treasury officials hold that under this statute Dr. Crum can receive no money from the government as collector for fees or expenses until his appointment shall have been confirmed by the sem ate. No fixed salary is provided for the collector of the port of Charleston, who receives his compensation in the form of fees and expenses.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-09

tended correspondence about one year ago, complaints having been made by Americans in New Chwang. Consul General Goodnow in communication to Minister Conser at Pekin just pub lished, after speaking of the telegraph ie arrangements, said: T desire to call your attention to the inconvenience thus occasioned our merchants who do an ex- tensive trade in New Chwang. It also seems to our people here that this en- phasizes the Russian occupation of New Chwang."
 About the same time. it is shown, Count Cassini addressed note to Sec retary Hay asking that instructions be sent the American consul at New Chwang which would cause him to pur- sue course more agreeable to the Rus sian government.
 Los Angeles, Cal, May S.--The at- tention oS President Roosevelt was called to a dispatch from Washington, stating that Secretary Hay was in communication with him, regarding the increase of the Russian garrison at New Chwang, Manchuria. It was further asserted that the secretary of state was only awaiting the presidents approval of his course to take vigorous action, even to the extent of a joint protest by Japan, England and the United States.
 President Roosevelt said that he had received no communication form Sec retary Hay regarding the affair. He had not been asked to approve of the course indicated and. in fact had never heard of the matter before.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-09
NOTENCoURAGING TO HARVARD
Results of the Annual Glass Track t, Games.

Cambridge, Mass, May S.-The Har- ward annual class track games to-day were not particularly encouraging for the coming Yale and Mott Haven games, as the time in most of the track events was slow while Tingley was the only man who showed we'll in the field.
 The seniors won the championship, scoring 37 1-2 points with the sopho- Inores second with 32 1-2, juniors third with 25 and the freshmen last with points
 Tingley won the shot put with A feet z 1-2 inches and later made san exhibi- tion put of A feet 1-2 inches.
 J. E. Haight won the quarter mile in 49 2-5 seconds, which was the best ex- hibition on the track during the day. The other events were won as follows:
 100 yards dash-W. A. Schick 05. Time 10 1-5 seconds.
 l20 yard hurdle-F W. Bird 'O4. Time 16 Is seconds.
 220 yard dash-W. A. Schick '05. Time 22 seconds.
 220 yards hurdle-F. R. Bauer 'O4 Time 26 1-5 seconds.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-09
SOCIETY YOUNG PEOPLE
Presented Two Very Entertaining
 Comedies in Harmonic Hall.

Present ted Two Very Entortaintng
 Comedies tn Harmonic Hall.
 Harmonic hall was thronged with a select and appreciatiye audience last evening when the amateur theatricals were presented by we'll known society young people for the benefit of the Elm City Free Kindergarten association. Two one-act comedies were given in a very interesting and entertaining man.. 'ner and in a way which elicited the hearty applause of the audience. The stage was nicely equipped and deco-2 rated and the participants were cos tuned appropriately. Tn the first com edy, entitled, Apples" the cast was as follows:
 Herbert Huntley ........ ......5....:.
 p................C C.. s. Goodrich of Yale Lady Rosedale. Miss Marian Campbell Betty Tyrrel. Miss Dorothy Wright
 The second presentation of the even- ing was entitled, .'Petticoat Perfidy,'' and was replete with amusing situa- tions. Those taking part were:
 Mrs. ,Mortrever. ... Miss Bessie Rogers Mrs. Norwood Jones ....=..... .s.@.......
 .................. Miss Elizabeth Beers Juliette. ........ Miss Marian Campbell
 During the evening an excellent nr- sical programme was rendered by the Yale orchestra and a double quartette from the Freshman Glee club.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-09
A THREATENING SITUATION
RUSSIANS RE-oCCUPY NEW
 CHWAEG, IN MANCHURLA.
Display Other war.Iike ActIvifIss- Secretary Hay Determined Upon Vig- orous Course of ActfOn-JOInt Action With Great Britain and Japan May be Taken to BaIk RussIa's Schemes.

Washington, May S.-Dispatches from Peking and Yokohama to-day told of the reoccupation of New Chwang, in Manchuria, by large force of Russians and of other warlike activities in that quarter. The confirmation of these re- ports by the agents of the United States in China has determined Secre- tary Hay upon vigorous course of ac- tion, and he is in communication with the president with regard to scheme for joint action with England and Japan, to insist upon Russia's evacua- tion of Manchuria.
 London, May 9.-The Pekin correspon- dent for the Times says the situation in regard to Manchuria is not improving. China already is yielding. She is afraid to open new treaty ports and she has instructed her treaty commissioners not to discuss the proposed openings with the American commissioners because Russia forbids.
 But the American and other ministers interested, continues the correspondent, China protests that she never intended to open new ports and that her action has not been influenced by Russian menaces.
 The weakness of the Chinese foreign office is distressing and excites pity that the country should be dependent at such a crisis upon decrepid prince and min isters. Ma Tung. the least feeble of them, is at present absent in Japan.
 In the meantime, the Times correspon- dent says in conclusion, and pending the arrival of M: Lessar, the Russian minis ter, Russia is preparing for all contin- gencies. She is storing supplies of coal and foodstuffs in a degree that is excit- ing great attention.
 London, May 9.-The daily papers this morning warmly welcome the pros pect of the United States initiating joint action with Great Britain and Japan against the designs of Russia in Manchuria. They believe that such concerted action would induce Russia to beat a prudent retreat. |,
 The Standard says: "The only fault that can be found with the diplomacy of the United States in the Far East has been it's excessive caution and re- luctance to cooperate with the Euro pean powers. Now, however that Rus sia has dropped the mask, Washing tons forbearance is exhausted, and if the United States has the will it has the power to enforce it's views on the sanc- tity of treaties"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-09
Peanut srust Formed.

Cincinnati, May S.-The Confection- ers' Review to-day says that the Mich Igan Underwriters company of Detroit has completed a combine of the peanut industries and that the American Edi- ble Nut company will soon be incorpor- ated in New Jersey with $1,250,0o0 of z per cent. preferred and l2,750,0O0 of common stock, and that it will absorb the eighteen plants near Norfolk, Va.,
 where the general offices will be locat- ed. The yearly output within eighty miles of Norfolk is five million bushels.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-09
MIR. CARNEGIE PRESIDED.
CENTER OFBRILLIANT GATHER
 ING IN LONDON.
Institute-American Steel King in a Happy Mood-Pays Tribute to King Edvva Him the Greatest of Ambassadors

London, May S.-Andrew Carnegie
 presided tonight at the annual din-
 ner of the Iron and Steel Institute at
 the Hotel Cecil. Prime Minister Bal four was seated at the right and the Duke of Devonshire at the left hand of the chairman. The $50 guests pres
 ent included Ambassador Cnoate. Sec retary White, Lord Alverstone, Sir
 Henry Fowler, Sir Henry Campbell Zimmerman, John Morley, James Bryce and other prominent persons.
 Seldom has citizen of a foreign country been the center of more bril-
 liant gathering. MT. Carnegie struck
 happy note at the outstart when he toasted King Edward as "The greatest
 of ambassadors and the greatest har-
 monizing force,'' and kept Premier
 BaIfour in peals of laughter at his
 American anecdotes. Sir Henry Camp Zimmerman made an amusing speech in which he chaffed MT. Car
 negie with having his heart in Scot land, althugh he had temporarily as- ! stunned foreign citizenship.
 The speeches of the evening referred to great extent to the relations of
 capital and labor. The Duke of Devon
 shire said he thought parliamentary in-
 terference should be limited to subjects
 directly involving the public interest.
 Premier Balfour said he distrusted pro- foundly the current creed that prosper ity of one nation meant the adversity of another Commercial rivalry and collisions of interests between employer
 and employed were absolutely insignifi-
 cant, he said, whe ncompared to the great community of interests in produc-
 tion and scientific research in which
 these rivalries oughttto be lost and for gotten. Industry should be regarded as
 an international affair; mot as interna- tional rivalry, but as International friendship. The more they could bring themselves to regard industry in that light the more he was convinced each
 individual community in the country
 would be prosperous.
 Almost all the speeches eulogized MT.
 Carnegie, Sir Henry Fowler particular ly referring to his priceless service in
 promoting the friendship of the United States and Great Britain. These allu- sions were all warmly cheered. The
 toast to MT. Carnegie's health was re- ceived with the singing of For He's
 Jolly Good Fellow and three cheers
 and another for Mrs. Carnegie" MT.
 Carnegie's response was in humorous vein and elicited constant laughter.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-09
STILL ANOTHER SENSATION.
HIGH POST0RFICE OFFICIAL RE-
 LIEVED FROM DUTY.
August w. sIacheD, General superiu- tsndent of the Free Delivery system, Given Q Vacation Pending COncIusiOn or the Investigation Into the Recent Scandals.

Washington, May S.-The investiga- tion of the affairs of the postoffice de- partment which has been dragging along for two months, took sensation al turn late this afternoon when by or- der of Postmaster General Payne. Au- gust w. Machen, general superinten- dent of the free delivery system, and one of the most widely known govern ment officials in the United States, was relieved from his duties and Postmaster Inspector M. c. Fornes was designated to take charge of that service. The change will take effect tomorrow morning when MT. Fornes will assume charge os the free delivery service and at the same time that service will pass under the control of the fourth assistant postmaster general. Heretofore it has been under the jurisdiction of the first assistant. The action of the postmaster general was taken on the written rec ommendation of Fourth Assistant Post master General Bristow. who is direct ing the investigation of affairs in the de- partment, that the transfer of MT. Machens bureau to his department and its administration by postoffice inspec- tor would expedite the investigation. In ordering the change recommended the postmaster general gave MT. Mach en 'leave of absence until the investiga- tion is concluded MT. Machen promptly aceuiesced in the decision of the postmaster general taking occasion to say in doing so, that he courted the fullest Investigation of his official con- duct.
 Mr. Machen has been under fire ever since the investigation began. Charges of various kinds have been preferred against the administration of the free delivery branch of the postoffice ser vice. This included allegations of collu- sion with letter box manufacturers in the furnishing of boxes to postoffice pat rons. particularly on rural mail routes, the furnishing of advance information regarding the selection of routes and the appointments of carriers, etc. :r %L HGl 2 dlSO fldS DcSll d COtilllcL pStWGel MT. Machen and First Assistant Post master General Wynne ever since the latter assumed office. Mir Wynne charges MT. Machen with insubordina- tion. The strained rela tions between the head of the free delivery service and other officials resulted in an embarrass- ing state Of affairs and for several months. correspondence between the general superintendent of the free deliv- cry service and his immediate superior, the first assistant postmaster general, has been conducted. on the part of the former, through one of his subordinates.
 MT. Bristow has been of opinion all along that the best interests of the ser vice would be served by the relief of MT. Machen and has pointed out to the postmaster general that that action was imperatively necessary to the successful conduct of the investigation.