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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-20
NEGRO IS KILLED
 BY HIS COMPANION
WHITE BOY WAS TRYING TO UN- BREACH GUN, WHEN THE WEAPON WAS ACCIDENTALLY DISCHARGED.

Girard, April 19-(Special )--By the &C., cidental discharge of q gun which he was trying to unbreach, little Stewart Edwards, aged Il years. a son of M. E. Edwards, killed Joe Harris, a negro farm hand on his fathers place, q few miles west of this city, near Crawford. Ala. The negro was working in the field and stopped to shoot big snake, after which he handed the gun to the boy, telling him to carry it to the house.
 The lad asked the negro If the gun was loaded and he said 1t was not. and while trying to unbreach it the other barrel discharged, the load taking effect in the negro. The boy ran to the house, hitched a horse to a buggy and started to the field to get the wounded negro. He was so excited that he drove the horse from the roadway in creek bottom, and had quite time getting back into the road again. The negro was placed in the bug BY, but before they could get him to Crawford he was dead.
 negro who witnessed the shooting corroborates the boys statement as to how the gun was discharged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-20
ENsLEY NOTES.
The Steel Masons Have Very Inter
 esting Session.

Ensley, April 9.-(Special)-T Ensley Masons entertained large number of vis- itors from the Birmingham district last night in the hall and conferred the Royal Arch degree on Artie Leck and E. F. Buchanan. This interesting ceremonial was carried out with great success and after the work was finished about fifty of those present enjoyed an elegant banquet. Among the visitors who took a prominent part in the proceedings were: J. F. Vance, James Barker, Edward Birchel and Charles Barton of Birmingham.
 E. T. Wilcox, commercial agent of the Rock Island Frisco systems was in the Steel City yesterday official business.
 Mrs. A. J. Wynne and her little grand son. Jack Wynne, of Dayton. Ala, have returned home after a visit to Dr. and Mrs w. H. Wynne on Avenue G and Eighteenth street.
 George Brooks, the little son of MT. and Mrs l.. Brooks, is able to te out again after having painful operation per formed.
 The order of the Eastern Star will have a called meeting Saturday night April 23, at the hall on Nineteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-20
Notes and Personals.

Samuel Lefkovitz left this morning for his boyhood home in Hungary, which he left twenty-one years ago at the age of IS years. He will spend four months in Europe and was accompanied by MT. Leeper of Columbiana.
 The plumbers association, which was in session in Birmingham today, camo out to Bessemer this afternoon on troll ley ride. T. J. Young. president of the Columbus, Ga., association, came out with the party and visited a number of lis friends Tn Bessemer.
 The police court was very quiet this morning, only few delinquents charged with being drunk facing his honor, Mayor Huey.
 The Bessemer Medical society held an interesting meeting last night. An excel lent paper on "The Causes and Phenome- na of Fever" was read by Mir. George A. Hogan, after which all the members took part in general discussion. Dr. Perry of Columbus, Miss, was a wis., itor,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-20
LODGES GETTING READY.
Many Odd Fellows From CulIman Will
 Attend Grand Lodge.

Cullman. April 1s.-(Special)-The Odd Fellows of Culman county are making extensive preparations for the grand lodge meeting which convenes at Mobile on May '. There are fifteen fourishing lodges in the county. all growing. The following delegates will go to the grand lodge in a body. J. c. Beaver. Bangor: R. E. Lee and J. D. searcy. Cullman: A. G. Fowler, Hanceville; J. R. Hawkins, Philadelphia; J. l.. Bridges. Sardis: c. S. Biggers. Joppa; w. T. speegle. Etha; w.. A. wilkie. Stout's Mountain R. D. Humphrey, Logan N. s. Stisher Holly Pond; J. T. Wynn, Baileyton; w. -. Yarbrough, Arab J. A. Tanning. Wal ter; J. D. Small. loretta; G. ". Bur dick, Crane Hill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-20
SIX ARE SENTENCED.
Judoe Coleman at Anniston lnflicts the
 Penalty on Culprits.

Anniston, April 19.-(Special.)-In yester- days session of the city court Judge Cole man sentenced six of the eight men con yicted during the criminal term. The sentences range from six months to three years imprisonment Those receiving sentence were: Clarence Rohmer, Walter Smith. Jordan Morris, Joe Kirksey, Elm met Oxford and Lee Blackmon.
 The case scheduled for trial the Bir- mingham and Atlanta Air Line railroad vs the Anniston Lime and Stone compa- ny, was postponed and will go over to the next term, owing to the illness of MT. Boozer, one of the jury, who was unable to do duty, and the parties in the case de- clined to try it without the full comple- ment of the jurors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-20
Will Improve Turnpikes.

Huntsville, April 19-(Spec.aD-The Mad ison county commissioners have engaged MT German, a road building expert, to take charge of the county's system of turnpkes and have charge of all construc- ton in the future. MT. German will have every implement used by modern road builders and expects to have the pike sys- tenn in good condition in a few months. The county has spent several thousand dollars buying material in the past few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-20
SELMA CONTRIBUTES
 TO THE VULCAN FUND
Commercial and Industrial Association Offers $25 to the Iron
 Man.

Selma, April 19.-(Special )-At the meet ing of the Selma Commercial and Indus trial association tonight the sum of s25 was appropriated to the Vulcan fund and expressions of regret were made that the amount could not be made larger.
 The appropriation was made in recogni- tion that Vulcan would advertise the whole state and that Selma wanted to do something. if only a little. toward helping those of the mineral section who con- tributed largest to the enterprise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-20
Wallace Is a Candidate.

Huntsville. April 19.-tSpecial.)-John IT. Wallace. Jr., ex-representative in the leg islature, has become an applicant for the office of secretary of state, which, it Is said, will soon be made vacant by MT
 Hefin's resignation. MT. Wallace will have strong support and his friends be- lieve his chances are good to be appointed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-20
M. S. Mcdonald Is Promoted.

Richmond, Va, April 19.-M. s. Me- Donald, former claim agent of the Ches- apeake and Ohio for the Richmond divis- Ion, has been promoted to general claim agent with headquarters in this city. He is succeeded In his former position by William Dunn. formerly agent at Cor donsville. F. L. Fitzgerald. claim agent of the Kentucky division. has resigned and has been succeeded by J. F. Saun- ders of Clifton Forge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-20
Election Returns.

The chairmen of the various district and circuit democratic committees of the state are beginning to comply with the primary election law in certifying nominations to the secretary of state number of the county chairmen seem impressed with the idea that they must also certify in the nominees for county officers, and several lists have been received. This is unnec- essary work, since the primary law re- quires that county nominees must be eer- tified to the several probate judges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-20
rroops Are Moyina West.

Shanghai, April 19-General Ma-Hui- Yun commander of the Chinese army on the Manchurian border, reports that the Russian troops are moving west of the Liao river. He gays 1t is difficult to con tro his troops as they are anxious to attack the Russians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-20

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-20

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-20

A negro ball team from Chattanooga played Bessemer's Darktown team a hot game this afternoon at Lynches park, which resulted in a victory for Besse- mer. A large crowd of negroes was in attendance. The Chattanooga team brought along a brass band which en- livened things with music. Two more games will be played to decide the win ner of the series.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26
Peculiar Explanation Rus
slams Made at French
Landing.
WAITING ON DIPLOMACY
Clash With England Considered
Highly ImprobabIe---Czar's
Note Received.

Cherbourg, Oct. 26.-As a result of
the visit of the Russian torpedo boats
here Monday a report is circulated in
naval circles giving the following ver-
sion of the North sea incident:
The Hull fishing fleet had its lights
extinguished when the torpedo boats
making up the Russian fleet collided
with some fishing boats.
The Russians claim no shots were
fired and that they were about to rem
der assistance when, seeing the other
fishing boats succoring the damaged
craft the squadron proceeded. The
torpedo boat said to have been dam
aged during the collision is reported
repaired in the outer harbor here Mon
day but this is not confirmed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26
GAME
LAW is UPHELD
Supreme Court Denied Appeal of Non,
resident Who Claimed Statute
Disseminated.

Springfield. H.. Oct. 26.-The Illinois
game law passed by the legislature
two years ago was affirmed in a decis-
ion handed down by the supreme court
in the suit of Henry J. Cummings of
st. Louis against the people. Cum
mings was arrested and fined $25 on
the charge of hunting upon u Greene
county game preserve without having
a nonresident hunters license. An APP
peal was taken on the ground that the
law Disseminated between resident
and nonresident land owners. The
court denied the appeal. holding the
law was not invalid because it provides
greater restrictions and severer penal
ties against nonresidents than against
residents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26
DEATH REMOVED POSTMASTER
Van Cott of New York, Expires Of Sud-
denly Developed Illness.

New York, oct 2G.-Cornelius Van
Colt. postmaster Of New York City.
died at 3:25 O'Clock yesterday evening
at his home. 1G3 West Eighty-sixth
street. after a brief illness. Mr.. Van
COtt was taken sick in harness. At .
o'clock Monday night he was at work
at his desk in the pOstOfIice. when he
was suddenly seized by cramps. He
was attended by physician. but yes
terday returned to his post and stay
ed in his Office until / o'clock in the
afternoon. when the trouble refurred.
New York. Oct. 2G.-Assistant Post
master Edward NJ. Morgan was today
named as temporary successor TO Post
master Van COtt, deceased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26
PARKER WEST GO To Death
Five Men Put Off Wabash Train
Three Times Killed in
Wreck.

Bloomington. Ill. Oct. 2G.-J. Fran
cisco. a cigarmaker of this city and
four tramps were killed in a wreck of
a Wabash freight train at Sadorus af-
ter having been put of the train three
times.
Martin Tracy. a cigarmaker Of Bos-
ton. who was suspended four hours
with his head hanging close 10 the
dead bodies of his companions. tried
10 suicide by strangulatiOn but was
discovered by the trainmen and re-
leased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26
CANNOT VOTE
Mandamus to Take New York
Students Names Off the
Registers.

New York. Oct. 2G.-Based upon
recent decision by the state supreme
court denying the right OF nonresident
students to vote in the districts where
they attend college. legal proceedings
are TO be Instituted at the instance Of
he political club at Columbia uniYer-
sity 10 mandamus the boards Of regis
try 10 compel them 10 strike every
students name from the official list of
voters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26
Do NOT NEED LARGE
ARMY TO DEAL WITH
THE LAB0RING MAN

South Bend. Ind, Oct 2G-"We do
not need a large army if we deal with
the laboring man as a citizen, a pa
triot and a brother, and why should
We deal with him as a public enemy in
time of peace?"
This statement and query formed
the burden of an address in this city
last night by William J. Bryan, who
previously had spoken in Kendallville.
Goshen, Warsaw, North Manchester,
Bolivia. Rochester and Plymouth to
good sized crowds. He continued:
Those who labor on the farm and
in the factory produce the nation S
wealth, and in time of war these fight
the nations battles. If a laboring man
is willing TO stand behind a musket
and risk his life in his nations defense.
he ought not to be put at the other
end of the musket when he asks for
Justice to himself. wife and children.
IF he volunteers when his country
needs him, his claims ought not to be
ignored when he seeks remedial legis-
lation at his country's hands"
still in the state.
South Bend. Ind. Oct. 26.-William
u. Bryan left here early in a special
car for another day Of speech-making
in Indiana. Knox being the first stop.
StrinEer Talks in Joliet.
Joliet. ILL.,, Oct. 2f Lawrence B.
Stringer opened the democratic cam
paign in VIII county last night with a
speech in the Masonic temple. Mayor
Crolius presided. The democratic nom.
inee for governor confined his remarks
almost entirely 10 state issues and
made vigorous attack upon the
| Yates administration for alleged eX
| travagance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26
PEABODY GUARDED ON STUMP
Crack Shots From State Militia Ac-
company Colorado Governor.

Denver. Oct 2G.-When Gov. Pea
body left Denver yesterday afternoon
on a campaigning trip through the
state he was accompanied by the pick
of the gun fighters" of the Colorado
national guard. This bOdyguard con
sists of about y men. They are dress
ed in plain clothes and will scatter
through the crowd wherever he speaks
TO suppress any hostile act against the
governor. which some of his friends
profess to fear. Each members of the
bOdyguard is a crack shot
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26
RULING ON VALIDITY
OF INHERITANCE TAX
Property Transferred in Contemplation
of Death Not Immune. Says IIli-
nois Supreme Court.

Springfield. H.. oct. 2G.-Property
transferred in contemplation of death
does not escape the inheritance tax,
according to decision handed down
by the Illinois supreme court in the
case of Leonard B. Merrifield against
the people. prosecuted from La Sale
county. In 1903, prior to going to Chi
cago for an operation, which resulted
in his death. Merrifield disposed of
his property to relatives. Though the
transfers were not legacies by will,
the circuit court assessed an inherit
ance tax and the supreme court af-
firms it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26
PARKER is GUEST OF
HONOR AT A BANQUET
OF A NEW YORK CLUB

New York, Oct. 2G.-Judge Parker
was the guest of honor last night at a
dinner given by Edward S Rapallo at
the University club. The guests We're
all prominent New York lawyers. The
dinner was entirely informal and poll
tics were eschewed. although a num-
Der of guests are conspicuous in the
management of the campaign for
Parker
After dinner Judge Parker met a
large number of the members of the
club and then returned to his hotel.
The candidate spent the day in his
apartments receiving his political
lieutenants and others.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26
ROCKEFELLER KILLS A TOWN
Magnate Now Wrests the Postoffice
From Brandon, N. Y.

Utica. y. y. Oct ga request
from William Rockefeller 10 the Unit
ed States postoffice authorities has out
weighed the petition of 90 families and
caused the removal of the postotfice
from Brandon to the heart of his 80 600
acre Bay Pond estate. The last stroke
in the Standard Oil millionaire's war
10 exterminate the town of Brandon,
which already he has reduced from
1850 persons to 60 families, has arous-
ed Indignation and become a political
issue in Franklin county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26
BREAK TEAM PACING RECORD
Billings Drives Morning Star and
Prince Direct in 2:o6.

Memphis. Tenn. Oct. 2G-Working
together with all the ease of a machine
and capably handler by their owner, c.
K. G. Billings. Morning Star and
Prince Direct proke the worlds record
for pacing 10 the pole with an amateur
driver at the local track yesterday,
going the mile in 2:OG. The same pair
broke the worlds record for pacing a
half mile 10 the pole only last week
Three Children Burn to Death.
Oklahoma City, Ok. Oct. 2G.-During
the absence from home of the parents.
three small children of Jesse Evans, Il
well 10 do farmer living near COralca,
were burned TO death in a fire which
totally destroyed the house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26
is
WRECKED IN SOUTH
is Circulated That Crew Was
Picked UP at Sea.

Nassau. y. p. Oct. 26.--The Atlantic
Transport line steamer Massachusetts,
from Cardiff for New Orleans, strand
ed of AbacO. Bahama islands, on Oct.
16. 1t is resting easy. No loss of lives
is reported.
New Orleans. La, Oct. ga rumor
is in circulation here that the crew of
the Massachusetts of the Atlantic
Transport line We're picked up at sea
after their vessel had been wrecked.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26
CRAWLS HOURS TO FIND AID
Wisconsin Man Who Fell From Train
Likely to Die.

Chippewa Falls. Wis. Oct &c
Badly injured by falling from train.
it required seven hours for r. c. Van
delsell to crawl 10 the nearest house.
half mile away. His condition is
critical. as he was internally injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26
FAIRBANKS SWEEPS
OVER THE CORN BELT
Welcomed by Gov. Yates-Goes On to
Open Missouri Campaign at
Hannibal.

Decatur, H., Oct. Ex-senator Fair
banks special train swept over the
corn belt of Illinois today, his first
speech being made at Decatur. Gov.
Richard Yates met the senator here,
and in a brief speech welcomed him
to the state. The days itinerary in
cludes addresses at Springfield, Jack
sonville. Griggsville, Ill. and Hanni-
bal. Mo. The senator was greeted by
a good sized crowd at Decatur, where
ne spoke 10 minutes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26
WILL NOT SPEAK
IN THIS STATE
Bryan at Conclusion of Indiana
Campaign Tonight Will
Return Home.
GOOD REPORTS ARE AT HAND
Leaders Will Have Pleasant Things
To Tell Taggart at
Chicago.

Chicago. Oct. 26.-National Demo-
cratic Chairman Thomas Taggart and
William Jennings Bryan will arrive in
Chicago at o'clock this evening over
the Monon on a special train from
Hammond, where Mr.. Bryan will make
his last speech of the Indiana itinerary
at an early hour.
Mr. Taggart will remain in Chicago
until tomorrow evening for the purpose
of comforting with Senator James K.
Jones. in charge of the western branch
of the democratic national committee,
and with Chairman Charles BOechen-
stein as well as other members of
the state committee, all of whom are
prepared to give him encouraging re-
ports.
Bryan VIII Not stop.
Il is not expected that Mr.. Bryan
will stop off at Chicago. although he
may be here an hour or so this evening
before going on to Nebraska, where
he will spend the rest of the time be-
tween now and election day in touring
the state, which he is being accused
of neglecting by his democratic assO-
ciates in Lincoln.
I'VE would like to have Mr.. Bryan
make some speeches in Illinois" said
State Chairman Charles Boechenstein,
but he is very anxious to finish the
campaign in his own state, and you
can't blame him for that, because his
friends there will not give him any
credit for his work in the eastern and
middle states if he neglects to help
tbOca or h,p1a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26
KUROPATKIN AT
HEAD OF ARMIES
Imperial Order Places General in
Absolute Charge Of All
Operations.
ALEXIEFF is STILL WCEROY
Both Sides Are Preparing For Des-
perate Battle But Attack
is Deferred.

st. Petersburg, Oct. 2G.-The quiet
now prevailing at the theatre of was
is considered to be only a calm before
the storm. There is every indication
of the imminence Of resumption of
fighting on a large scale as the proXi
nifty of the armies makes it impossible
for them TO much longer defer a re-
newal of the battle
1t is regarded as certain that Kuro-
patkin has had a perfectly free hand
accorded him by his elevation to the
post of commander-in-chief and that
he is about to undertake an offensive
movement. Oyama is reported to be
fortifying his whole line south of the
Shakhe river showing he is preparing
To meet the Russian onset.
still Face Each Other.
Yentai Coal Mines. Manchuria. Oct
%, delayed. )-The two armies remain
confronting one another at close
range along the entire line. Both
forces are working hard at the con-
struction of strong entertainments. On
the Japanese left the artillery is eX-
changing bombardments.
Reason of Delay Not Explained.
Oku's Headquarters, Oct. "a, delay
edD-The position of the opposing ar
mics is unchanged. Yesterday the
Russian cavalry drove back the Japa-
nese outpOsts on the extreme left, in
turn retiring before a detachment of
Japanese cavalry. A desultory artil-
lery fire continues daily. Shipping goes
on between infantry in the trenches.
Information regarding the reason for
delay in making a further movement is
unobtainable.
Rest Before Battle.
Mukden. Oct 2G.-There was no in
cident of Importance yesterday. Both
armies are resting. preparing to re-
sumo the slaughter. There is a rumor
among the Chinese at Mukden that
the Japanese are ready to attack.
KurOpnti<in i'm Command.
st. Petersburg. Oct 26.-An imperial
ukase dated Oct % and just made
public. appoints Gen KurOpatkin COM
mander in chief of the Russian army.
Harbin dispatch states that Vice
roy AleXieff on Monday published an
imperial decree appointing Gen. KurO-
patkin commander in chief of all the
land forces in the east and retaining
AleXieff in the post of vicerOy. The
emperor also congratulates Niceroy
AleXieff on the efficiency he has dis
played in the formation. concentration
and supreme direction of troops in the
theatre of operations.
AIexien Thanks Troops.
Viceroy Alexieff. in his proclamation,
thanks the land and sea forces for the
selfsacrifice they have shown, and
says he is proud of the mark of con-
| fidence bestowed upon him by the en-
peror in intrusting him with the SUI
! pEeme command of gallant troops. He
| hopes, in conclusion. that with Gods
help. their strong adversary will be
! defeated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26
THOUSANDS TRY TO
VOTE FRAUDULENTLY
Gov. OdelI is Quoted as Saying Whole
sale Prosecution Will Be Under
taken in New York.

New York. Oct 2G.-In an inter
view here today Gov. OdelI is quoted
as saying: we have found 10000
cases where fraudulent means have
been taken to establish voting resi-
dence in the Greater city. Proper au-
thorities will institute proceedings in
1000 of these cases today"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-26
STRIKES A MINE:
NARROW ESCAPE
Steamer kashing Barely Able to
Make the Port at
Chefoo.

Chefoo, Oct. 2G.-The steamer Kash-
ing which struck a floating mine north
of Alceste island last night, had a mar
row escape from total destruction.
She. however. was able to reach Wei
haiwei today