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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-10
MORGAN AN-SCHWAB
 STOCK WAS FIRST
JOHN w. GATES SAYS THERE IS NO QUESTION ABOUT SUCH AN ARRANGEMENT BEING MADE IN u. S. sHIPBuILDlNG co.

Chicago, October 9--Jehn ". Gates, whose name has been mentioned in the recent developments as to the underwrit- ing of the United States shipbuilding company, was interviewed today by a representative of the Associated Press.
 Referring to the contract that he says exists between his house and the house of J. P. Morgan & Co.,. MT. Gates said;
 There is no question about the con- tract with Harris, Gates & Co. to sell the Morgan and Schwab shipbuilding stock ahead of all others. The contract was signed by Charles M. Schwab for LeRoy Dresser, for the Trust company of the Republic. and by Lewis Nixon for the United States Shipbuilding company. Morgan's name was not signed to the agreement. I presume that MT. Dresser furnished the copy. I saw 1t personally, but had nothing to do with making It.
 "I was one of the unfortunate under writers. Under the terms of the con- tract, the Morgan and Schwab stock was to be sold first, and it was further pro- vided that the rest of the stock should be locked up in a vault and kept until the Morgan and Schwab stock was sold out. They simply made a place to mar ket the stock ahead of any other-if it had been possible to make it-but there was no market for the stock. MT. Nor gan acted, as I understood it. in this whole transaction, for the United States Steel syndicate, using the steel syndi- cate's money. I don't think MT. Morgan will deny that there was such a deal. He claims that they are not the managers of the underwriting syndicate, which Is cor rect: he does not say they were not di- rectly or indirectly interested. l see 1t is reported that l was short of the ship building stock. l never sold a share of stock or a bond l would be very glad to do so at a considerable sacrifice. consider the whole thing much ado about nothing'"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-10
GOV JeIks Refuses to Hear Endorsements at This Time
OFFICES NOT YET CREATED
Many Persons Want Appointments Un- der the Lusk Redistricting Bill, But as 1t Has Not Been Signed,
 There's "Nothing Doing."

Montgomery October 9.-(Specal.) .)-The announcement from the governors office that applications for new positions that may be created by virtue of the signing of some bills now in the hands of the governor would not be considered until after the approval of such bills, has not altogether had the desired effect. Should the governor see fit to finally approve the Lusk bill rearranging and increasing the judicial circuits of the state and the, Fifteenth or pony circuit" bill, he will be charged with the appointment of two judges and two solicitors, one each for the Huntsville and Montgomery circuits.
 Several delegations have already been at the capitol to see the governor rela- tive to these appointments, but 1t would have been as well had they remained at home. The governor positively refuses to discuss the probability of appoint ments to an office not yet created. It is understood that other delegations would have been here from North Alabama, but they were notified of the uselessness of the visit
 
 Autauga, Chiffon and Elmore, all in the interest of some candidate for the solic- itorship of the proposed "pony circuit" There are five applicants for this posi- ton, three of them from Fillmore. These are H. J. Gillian, J. M. Holly and F. Lloyd Tate. The candidate from Chil- ton Is w. M. Adams, and Autauga will urge Mac A. Smith The last named can- didate apparently has the greatest strength. Judge John c. Winter of Montgomery apparently has no opposition for the judgeship.
 Another position which is causing a lively scrimmage is that of state bank examiner, but like the other places these applicants for the present are only caus- inS the governor little worry which he doubtless would much prefer to escape The bill providing for the bank examiner does not become effective until January 1, 1904, and since the position is one of great responsibility the governor will probably take due time to consider the matter. It is understood that he will not take the matter up for consideration un- til some time next month, and probably not before December.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-10
RUSSIA DOES NOT
 DESIRE ANY FIGHT
STATEMENT PUBLISHED BY NEWS AGENCY IN U. S. IS SAID TO BE FALSE BY OFFICIALS IN ST. PETERSBURG.

St. Petersburg, October 9.-The state ment published in the United States yes- terday by a news agency that an anti Japanese war sentiment prevails here, is false. The government remains peace- fully disposed and the foreign office dis claims the slightest sentiment of hostili- ty.
 The newspapers here publish extracts from the Japanese press indicating hostil- ity to Russia, but the Russian editorials preserve studied calmness.
 Diplomatic circles are aware that the situation inspires some uneasiness and they believe that the government antici- pates a peaceful solution.
 The Japanese minister here, M. Kurino, informed the Associated Press today that he has seen no indications of war-like dis position here. He has always found For eign Minister Lamsdorff ready candidly to discuss Russo-Japanese relations.
 The Japanese minister says there was no reason why the government should not reach peaceful settlement.
 While the foregoing reflects the senti- ments of St. Petersburg. it is not denied that there may be a different feeling in the Russian orient. The Japanese papers quoted here, regard Admiral Alexieff' s promotion to the rank of viceroy of the far east as being a victory for the Rus sian war party.
 Some dsquiet has been caused by a statement made by a Port Arthur news paper, the Novykral, declaring that the Japanese foreign and war ministers have joined the Japanese war party.
 Japan, according to this paper, demand- ed final answer regarding Russa's in- tentions in Manchuria within three weeks, after which serious measures could be expected.
 Regarding the reported movements of the Russian fleet the foreign office in- formed the Associated Press that a fleet is expected shortly at Port Arthur from Vladivostock, and it is possible that the fleet is in the vicinity of the Japanese fleet, since 1t Is necessary to pass through the Straits of Korea, but no importance can be attached to the momentary where abouts of the Russian fleet.
 Touching on the general situation. the foreign office declared that the present moment was not regarded as critical. Ne gotiations were proceeding. and had been i,,fo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-10

death has resulted from the flood. Mary uadley. fl years of age, was swept to death when the bridge over Olden Creek was carried away.
 Probably the greatest damage will re- suit At the Passaic Steel works. The wa fer poured into the fire rooms and all of the fires were put out Every furnace in the plant was running all the time and filled with molten metal The putting ont of the fires is causing the metal to solidify. and unless the fires are going by morning the steel will be hard, and there will be nothing to do but to tear down the furnaces and rebuild.
 Water poured into the Rogers locomo- five works, compelling a shut down. Tn the city the water stood ten feet on the lower streets, near the river, which for a time early this afternoon rose at the rate of A foot all hour. When the rain ceased inc flood began to subside. All the fac tories along the river shut down this morning. It is feared that the walls of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-10
MANY LAWYERS WANT TO
 GO ON SUPREME BENCH
BY E. E. KERsH.

Montgomery October 9.-(Special)- Colonel Allen H. Merrill of Barbour coun- ty, Is candidate for position on the Alabama supreme court bench. This an- nouncement was made here today by Charles L. McDowell, Jr., close friend and ardent supporter of Colonel Merrill.
 Colonel Merrill is one of the best known lawyers in southeast Alabama, and his announcement for position on the bench will occasion widespread interest. His rank in the profession is high. and he is considered fully qualified for the new honor sought. He has been prominent in political life, serving as a member of the democratic state committee, a delegate to the democratic national convention, in the legislature of Alabama and the con- stitutional convention of 1901
 The announcement of Colonel Merrill arouses new interest in the race for posi- tions on the supreme court bench. All of the members of the present court 1t is understood will stand for reelection. but next year there will be seven judges to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-10
SOLDIERS PREPARE
 TO START FOR HOME
MANEUVERS AT CAMP YOUNG COME TO CLOSE WITH REVIEW. THOUSANDS OF MEN IN KHAKI PASS IN FRONT L.- GEN. BATES. 1

Camp Young, West Point, Ky October 9.-Thousand sof men in khaki and blue with the October sun shining athwart company allgnments. with arms, at port, passed In front of Major General Bates and his staff in the presence of a large crowd today. The twice deferred re- view of all the troops at Camp Young was a most brilliant event and practi- caly brought to a close the combined maneuvers of the regulars and national guardsmen which have been in progress for ten days.
 The allgnments during today's review were excellent. the Michigan brigade making perhaps the best show of the national guard regiments, with Indiana a close second.
 All the guardsmen were paid today for the time beginning with mobilization at their home towns until their return and disbandment there. They received the same pay as the regulars, the average pay for each private without regard to state, being about $7. 50 for the ten days work. The militia will commence break ing up tomorrow.
 The umpres met today and discussed the maneuvers in which the state troops participated. It was the general opinion that the maneuvers had been of great benefit to the troops, but most of them were unprepared for such extended work
 They freely criticized state troops, but in kindly manner. Col. Wagner ex- pressed satisfaction with the conduct of the state troops and believes the maneu- vers benefited them greatly
 Col. A. c. Britton. representing Cover nor Odell of New York, and who Is here to gain information as to the efficiency of the maneuvers, made this concise com ment today:
 Many of these troops came here for university training, when they never had common school education in military af- fairs"
 While here Col Britton has been en- gagged in gathering statistics as to the value Of the maneuvers. To accomplish this he distributed printed slips contain ing number of pertinent questions to be filled in by the line and staff officers of the national guard, in which they state their own opinions and those of the en- listed men concerning the maneuvers These answers will be dssected by him and report based thereon. made to the commander of the national guard and to Governor Odell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-10
PLAY GOLF IN RAIN.
Women Undergo Great Hardships In
 Philadelphia Tournament.

Philadelphia. October 9.-The semi- finals in the Griscom invitation golf tour nament were played on the links of the Merion Cricket club here today. Never before in the history of golf have women been forced to endure such conditions as prevailed today. the driving rain which started on Thursday morning fell heavi- ly all day, and tomorrow will see the meeting of Great Britain's leading ex- ponent. and Americas best player.
 The match today between Miss Adair and Miss Bishop was unusually interest," ing during the early stages, but as is usual with the former, she played a strong finish and captured the match by four up and three to play
 The cards: Miss Adair, 466. s66. 3544S
 Miss Bishop, 77i. 9i5 273-lS.
 Miss Stout's going was not so good as Miss Adair's. but defeated Mrs. Barlow without much effort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-10
Baseball Meeting Called.

Cincinnati, October 9.-August Hermann. chairman of the national baseball com mission, has called meeting of that body for this city on October 21 The meeting will be held at the St. Nicholas hotel, and President Harry c. Puliam, of the Ma tional league and Ban Johnson of the American league. will be present. A com mission of the National Association of Minor leagues will also be here on the date named, as fifteen cases of importance involving players are to be decided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-10

Paterson, N. J.. October 9.-Cut entirely off from the world for hours this evening, Paterson saw the Passaic riever rise until it lacked just nine inches of the height attained by the great flood of February last
 The isolation of the city was practically complete, all telephone and telegraphic communication being suspended for four hours. Not train has arrived here since morning over any road except the Lacka- wanna. which managed to get local through tonight. The Erie is out of com munication here, and the trains are stall ed on both sides of the city. There is not a trolley wheel turning in most parts of the city On few lines a car or two runs back and forth between flooded points.
 Of the thousands of commuters who left here this morning, only a few have suc- ceeded in getting back this evening. One
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-10
JAPANESE PAPERS SAY
 PATIENCE IS EXHAUSTED

Yokohama October 9.-The leading pa pers, in voicing Japanese opinion, today showed unusual intense feeling on the far eastern situation. The July of Tokio says: The patience of the people has reached the extreme limit. Though Japan only asks Russian fulfillment of treaty pledges, yet Russia is apparently challenging her to a contest"
 The Asahi, also of Todo. arguing on the same lines. points to the moderate Japan ese attitude, and the long and serious provocation.'' but indicates Japan's desire to maintain peace, while Russia's att titude has been uniformly arbitrary and aggressive"
 Both papers quoted consider that times makes the situation grow worse for Japan,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-10
N J., COMPLETELY ISOLATED
 FROM THE OUTSIDE WORLD FOR HOURS

many have been dangerously undermined by the current. The abuttments of the West Twenty-1fth street bridge were un- dermned, and the whole structure col lapsed.
 At Little Falls, above the city, many bridges were swept away. train on the Newark branch of the Erie road was wrecked today by a washout near Nutley. Two of the cars crashed against the abutt- ments and many were more or less in- jured.
 The loss in the city is impossible to es- estimate but it will run close to mill lion dollars. Much will depend upon the condition of the streets in the flooded section.
 Soundings made by the street depart ment indicate that they are badly torn and washed out. The state of founda- tions of buildings in the flooded section is also unknown, and will remain so un- til the water subsidies.
 An officer of the Passaic Steel Works tonight said thatJthe loss might be s1OO- GOO if the blasts were not going by morn- inf, which seems impossible now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-10
Governors Secretary Indicted.

St. Louis, October 9.--T'he federal grand jury late today returned indictments against A. L. Morrow, assistant private secretary to Gov. A. M. Cookery and Thomas E. Barrett, formerly marshal of the St. Louis court of appeals. The in- dictments were reported to Judge Elmer B. Adams, of the United States district court. and charge the defendants with aiding abetting and conspiring to fraudu- lent naturalzations. It Is charged that Morrow and Barrett in October, 1900, pro- cured by fraud naturalization for ten allen residents of St. Louis county and had them placed in the hands of for eiRners
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-10

and they say Russia must modify her att titude considerably if an amicable set clement is Co be reached"
 The Chnese-Japanese commercial treaty, so far as known here, is still un- signed.
 The chief officers of the naval station and those of the permanent squadrons have been holding conferences since yes- terday at the naval offices.
 Individual Japanese have been applying for permission to subscribe to a war fund, but the Japanese authorities have provis- ianally refused to accept the subserip- tions.
 It was announced Thursday, in dis patch to the Associated Press from Shang- hai, that the Chinese-Japanese commer- cial treaty was signed that day the day the treaty Of commerce between the Uni ted States and China was signed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-10

elect, the legislature just adjourned in- creasing the membership by two. At present the court is composed of Thomas N. Mcclellan of Limestone, chief justice; H. LA Sharpe of Jefferson, John R. Tyson of Montgomery, Jonathan Haralson of Dallas and James R. Dowdell of Cham bers, associate justices. There is consd- erable gossip as to the other probable candidates. It is generally believed that Captain R. L. Simpson of Lauderdale. Chancellor Richard B. Kelly Of Calhoun, Judge John c. Anderson of A lngo. Cap tain James D. Webb of Jefferson and the Hon. William l.. Martin of Montgomery, will become candidates for associate jus tice. So far none of these gentlemen have publicly announced their intentions to become candidates, but It Is known that some of them have been feeling
 The presence of Judge Thomas w. Cole man of Greene. here during the week has caused renewed talk as to the probability of his entering the contest for chief jus tice against the present incumbent. If Judge Coleman discussed the matter while here it is not publicly known. but a we'll posted politician and friend of the former associate justice, gave 1t as his opinion that Judge Coleman would enter the race
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-10
FUNERAL OF RESELL.
Grover Cleveland, Hoke Smith and
 John G. Carlisle Honorary PaI-Bearers

Buffalo, October 9.-The funeral of Will son S. Bissell, formerly postmaster gen. eral, took place today. All the courts in this city adjourned as a mark of respect.
 The body was cremated
 The list of honorary pali-bearers includ- ed Grover Cleveland, John G. Carlisle. Hoke Smith, Frank H. Goodyear of the Buffalo and Susquehanna Railroad com pany, Judge Milburn and pr. Charles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-10
American Ship Lost.

London, October 9.-A dispatch from Lloys from Amping Formosa, says that the American ship Benjamin Sewall and her cargo, have been totally lost at the Pescadores. Only twelve of the persons on board the vessel including the captain, were saved.
 The Benjamin Sewall, Captain Halstead. was last reported at Singapore on June 13. She hailed from Boston. Mass. and was owned by A. M Sewall. The ship was built at Brunswick, Maine, in 1874, and was of 1430 tons register.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-10
New Steamship Line.

Savannah. October s.-Announcement was made today of the establishment of new steamship line between this port and ports of France, Spain and Italy. The steamer Soperga. now in port loading. will initiate the service. which will be under the auspices of the Creole line of Turin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-10
RITCHIE'S FREE TRADE SPEECH GREETED
 WITH ROOTS AND JEERS AT CRAYDON
COTTON CROP ESTIMI TED
 AT TEN MILLION BALES
Southern Commissioners of Agriculture in Montgomery Make Estimate by States and Take Steps Looking to the Pre-
 vention of Importation of the Boil WeevI from Texas.

South Carolina ................... 100000 Tennessee 300,000 Virsinta 16,00o Texas and Indian Territory...... 3,eO,W0
 The association passed numerous resolu- tions during today's session. Most im- portant was one looking to the prevention of the importation of the boil weevil from Texas into the other cotton states. It Is urged that no cotton materia ss brought from Texas so long as the weevil is known to be in the state. Other resolutions asked for the cooperation on the part of railroads in holding farmers institutes. urging the teaching of agriculture in all the common schools. inviting desirable immigrants, better advertisement of south ern advantages, methods for exterminat- ing the southern cattle tick an1 asking congress to increase the appropr tion for experimental stations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-10
Murderer Hanged at DanviIIe.

Danvllle, Va, October 9.-Will Jones was hanged here today for the murder of Jake Lee last November. Jones, whose real name was James Mealy, left con- fession in which he acknowledged the murder of freight train brakeman in Charlotte, N. C., and an unknown man who was found dead near this city about eighteen months ago. Jones claimed that he was innocent of the crime for which he was executed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-10
Politics in Mississippi.

Jackson, Miss, October 9.-Interest in the race for supreme court clerk continues fairly active. It is now apparent there will be only six contestants. This number is sufficient. however. to make 1t very cer- tain that the race will be thrown into the house of representatives, as no can didate will receive a majority vote, and also a majority of the electoral vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-10
Circus Man Killed.

Kingston, N C., October 9.-In row here between Job Deaver, blacksmith, and three employees of a circus Deaver was beaten to death with tent pin. In the melee Denver stabbed one of his as- sai,ants with a pocket knife, infiicting ,o,,nd which is considered fatal. One of neaver,s assailants escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-10
Strike comes to Crisis.

New Orleans. October s.-The screw mems strike will come to a crisis in the morning when large number of nom union men will go to work on the cotton ships under police protection backed by federal injunction. The fight will be to a finish both sides being determined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-10
Victor Cavendish Appointed.

London, October 9.-Victor Cavendish, nephew and heir of the Duke of Devon shire, has been appointed financial secre- tary of the treasury. Earl Percy under secretary for India, eldest son of the Duke of Northumberland, has been ap- pointed under secretary for foreign af- fairs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-10

M oNTGoMERY, October 9.-speeial)
 IAl Ten millions. two hundred and seventy one bales is the estimate of the present cotton crop made by the association of southern commissioners of agriculture which adjourned here today after three days session. The estimate furnished is the result of a careful in- vestigation made by the commissioners of the several cotton growing seats.
 The following is the estimate by states rennrted hv the commissioners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-10
Linemen on Strike.

Columbus. O., October 9.-The linemen of the construction gang of the Southern Bell Telephone company went out on a strike early this morning They ask for 25 cents day increase and one hour a day less work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-10
puIee Cor Brings s5ooo.

Lexington, Ky, October 9.-Dulce Cor. 2:os1t, was sold today by Roy Miller of Macon, Ga. to Fraili Georgi of Midua, italy. for 5000. The horse will be raced in Italy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-10
WEATHER FORECAST.

} Washington, October 9.-Forecast < ; for Alabama: Fair Saturday and {
 , Sunday; warmer in the interior Sun < } day; fresh north winds. {
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