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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
American Prevents Russians
 from Firing on Own Men
SK|RMISHING IS CONTINUED
Twenty of Them Are Killed In Fight With Russians Near Liao Yang. Are Causing Much
 Trouble.

Mukden. May 15.-Delayed in Transmits sion)-Lieut. Col. Schuyler, U. s. A, mill itary observer with the Russian army, left for Liao Yang in the afternoon.
 It appears that Capt. William B. Jud- son of the United States engineering corps, who is an observer with the Rus sian army, helped to avert a clash be- tween parties of Russians during the Rus sian re-occupation of the railroad, after the Japanese had cut it at Polandien. When the Japanese had temporarily re- tired from the railroad. a train with two companies of sappers was sent south from Liao Yang. Captain Judson was aboard. When the train reached break in the line, body of troops was seen, and they were supposed to be Japanese. sharpshooters were thrown out and prep aratlons were made to swoop down upon the enemy. Captain Judson, through his glasses, recognized the Russian uniforms, and the troops proved to be party sent up the line from the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
DIAMOND IN STOMACH.
Science Comes to the Aid of Justice
 In Texas.

Chicago, May 16-A dispatch to the Tribune from Galveston says:
 Having made restitution of valuable diamond ring. Paul Clarkson, a prison CT in the county jail here. has escaped prosecution. Restitution was made with the aid of two surgeons and an x-ray machine. The stone. after being located by means of the machine. was removed from Clarkson's stomach and turned over to the proper owner. It is worth s250.
 The owner paid for the operation and the prisoner was released. Clarkson was preparing to sail for New York when he was arrested. While being searched. the stone, which he held in his mouth, slipped down his throat by mistake. Clarkson Is recovering rapidly from the effects of the operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
OPPOSED TO HEARST.
First Skirmish in California Against
 the Editor.

Santa Cruz. Cal, May 16.-The prelim- mary skrmish in the democratic con vention today was won by the forces op- posing the sending of a delegation to the national convention instructed to support the candidacy of Congressman w. R. Hearst for the Presidency Those fa- voring a delegation instructed for Hearst, made gallant fight, losing the battle for the control of the convention by the close vote of 367 to 345.
 The test came on the vote for tempor- ary chairman. For this position the Hearst people named former Lieutenant Governor w. T. Jeter of Santa Cruz, while Frank II. Gould of San Francisco, former speaker of the assembly led the antiHearst forces. After a struggle the vote stood: Gould, 367; Jeter. 345.
 Gould's election was brought about by the vote of the San Francisco delega- ton which was largely against Jeter It was victory for what Is commonly known as the San Francisco machine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
Fight With Chinese Bandits.

St. Petersburg, May 16.-The general staff has received the following dispatch from Lieutenant General S'b haroff, Gen. eral Kuropatkin's chief of staff, dated May 15:
 ''On May 14 I was informed that Chi nese bandits had appeared in villages 16 kilometers west of Iiao Yang, and I sent out detachments of rifiemen, mount ed and on foot and a company of infan- try. No bandits were found in the will lages the inhabitants of which answered evasively. As the force was returning from the village of Shantaidsa, 12 klo- meters west of Liao Yang, considerable numbers of bandits were discovered at a spot where they had been concealed by the villagers.
 "The rifiemen attacked the bandits who occupied the outskirts or the village from which they were disodged. They left twenty dead, number of rifles and many cartridges Our loss was two soldiers killed and three wounded.
 "The Japanese have reocctpied Kioudi- an-Sian."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17

' AsHINGToN, May 16.-George B. w o0rtelyou. secretary of the the de bor. it seems very likely now. may be selected as chairman of the republican national committee.
 While In no sense endeavoring to an- ticipate the action of the Chicago con- vention. or that of the national commit tee to be chosen at convention, President Roosevelt and leaders of the republican party generally have canvassed for months the subject of the national chair manship From time to time the names of the various prominent republicans have been published in connection with the chairmanship but the gossip about the matter had no firmer basis than con lecture.
 Some time ago the name of Secretary Cortelyou was suggested. It met in- stant favor. It Is known that MT. Cor telyou sustains a very close relationship. not only with President Roosevelt but also with party leaders throughout the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
SEVERAL CHANGES MADE.
Capt. F. w. Dickers Will Leave Pen
 sacoIa for League Island.

Washington, May 16-Several i'm portant orders were issued today Capt F. F. Wilde will be detached from duty as commandant at the navy yard at League Island on May 31, and on the following day will relieve Rear Admiral M L. Johnson as command ant of the navy yard at Boston.
 Capt. F. w. Dickers, now in com mand of the navy yard at Pensacola, will succeed Captain Wilde as com, mandant O. the League Island navy yard.
 Captain Singer will become com mandant of the naval station at New Orleans, La, May 31, relieving Capt j. T. Merrill, ordered to this city for duty in connection with the general board.
 Admiral Johnson will retire on the first proximo, after nearly forty-ive years service in the navy, of which about eighteen were spent at sea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
BAND CANNOT PLAY.
Marine Band Players Cannot supplant
 Union Men.

Washington, May 16-As result of protest of the local union of musicians against the acceptance by members of the United States marine bands of posi- tions in the orchestra of a local theatre, President Roosevelt has ordered that no member of the band shall take the place of any civilian dismissed on account of a labor dispute.
 The union has presented the issue in the case to the President, claiming that the dismissals were made because the men refused to accept less than union prics. In compliance with the order no member of the band was In his place in the orchestra when the matinee perfor- nance was given this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
ReeeIver Is Annolntsd.

Washington, May 16.-.fhe comptroller of the currency has been advised by National Bank Examiner w. E. Albertsen that the First National Bank of Macon. Ga, closed It's doors this morning by order of the board of directors. The failure of the bank, the examiner states, Is due to a heavy loss sustained by the suspension of I. c. Plants Son, a pri- vate bank of which the president of the First National bank is also nres'
 Examiner Albertsen has been q ed receiver.
 The resources and liabilities of the bank as shown by the last report of condition, March 2S 1901, were as follows:
 Resources-Loans and discounts, $5S7,- 925; over-draft, slS,64O: United States bonds, $24O,00o stock, securities etc.. and premiums. $51,9O4; cash and cash items. $164.635
 Liabilities-Capital s200,000; surplus and undivided profits. $65,574; circulation, s2OO.- GOO; due to banks and bankers, $56 1s6; de- posits, $525 40; re-discounts, $122,075.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
REPORTS ARE GRATIFYING.
Cumberland Presbyterian Ladies Have Twenty-Five Missionaries in Field.

Chicago, May 16.-The secretary's re- port read at today's session of the Cum berland Presbyterian Missionary Wom- en's societies convention showed great increase In the numbers and considerable progress In the work of the organization.
 According to the report there are 25,000 women and children engaged in the work of the societies and twenty-five mission aries in the field. Reports were also read from the home and foreign mission fields showing to what advantage the money and work of the societies had been put.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
ARRIVE IN LONDON.
Lord and Lady curzon Are Given
 Hearty Welcome.

London May 16.--Lord curzon, the vice. roy of India, and Lady Curzon, arrived in London today and had great reception
 Premier Balfour and other ministers and many relatives and friends of Lord and Lady Curzon. including Henry White. the secretary of the United States em- bassy. crowded the railroad station. Lord Curzon drove directly to Buckingham palace, where he had an audience with King Edward The viceroy received a hearty welcome from the crowds along inc route,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
DELEGATES ARE DIVIDED.
Three In Florida for Hearst and Six
 Are for Parker.

Jacksonville, Fla, May 16.-In the recent primary two tickets for dele gates to the national democratic con vention were in tie race. One was put out by the Hearst clubs and the other was n the interest, of no partic- ular candidate. Returns show that three of the Hearst men were elected and six of the others.
 The tenth delegate will probably have to be chosen in the second pri- mary. No fight was made on Hearst from any of the campaign headquar- ters back of the several state and senatorial candidates. The six anti Hearst delegates are instructed, but all have expressed themselves as In favor of the nomination of Judge Par ker
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
VALENCIA WILL NOT RESIGN.
Serious Internal Troubles Said to Be
 Pending in Colon.

Colon, May 16.-According to news received here from Bogota, President Marroquin is removing the chiefs of the army who are in favor of Dr. Joa- quin Veles for president and Is substi- tuting the followers of Gen. Rafael Reyes. Among the number called upon to resign is Gen Gonzales Valencia, who holds the position of commanders in-chief of the army
 It is rumored that General Valencia obstinately declines to resign, and the opinion Is freely expressed that seri- ous internal troubles are pending, ow- ing to the attitude of the partisans of YelaZ and Reyes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
Turner Must Go Back.

Washington. May l6.-In an opinion to- day by Chief Justice Fuller. the United States supreme court sustained the actinn of the immigration authorities at the port of New York in ordering the deportation of the Englishman. Turner. alleged to be an anarchist. The chief justice said in his opinion that Turner did not himself deny that he is an anarchist. The opinion up- held the law for the exclusion of an- archists and affirmed the decision of the circuit court for the southern district cf New York. which refused a writ of habeas corpus to Turner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
Seem to Be Undecided.

St. Petersburg. May 16.-The following Gisnatch from Major General Pfiug dated May 15 has been received at the war min istry. to May IS the enemy's advance from Feng Wang Cheng towards Liao Yang is characterized by indecision. It is to be supposed that the objective of the principal Japanese forces Is a point be- yond Hai Clleng or Kai Chau.
 ''Another important group of these forces is concentrating in the district northwest of Takushan.
 Several skirmishes occurred with Chin csc bandits in which three cossacks were killed and four are reported missing.
 Tn the maritime province all is quiet"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
FRENCH WIN OUT.
Beat American Representatives Il
 Shooting Contest.

New York, May 16.-Scoring has just been completed in the rife and revolver match between a French team of fifteen shooting in Paris and an American team here. On total points the Frenchmen won by 439.
 The American team beat the French 3l1 points with the revolver, while at rife targets the French won by 750 points. making a net victory for the Parisians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
MARRIEs coAcHMAN.
A Wealthy Countess Marries Young
 Man of Twenty-eight.

New York, May 16-Georgiana, Coun- tess of Ravensworth. has startled society by marrying her coachman, James Wads- worth, says a dispatch to the American. The bride is nearly 50 years of age. a grande dame,a leader of one of the most exclusive sets and regarded as one of the staunchest defenders of position" She is a daughter of the Right Honorable Richard Denman and married in 1872 Maj. Oswin c. Baker -Creswell. and. sec ondly, in 1892. the Earl of Ravensworth. who died in 1903. leaving the widow an estate amounting to nearly sI.000.000 Lit tle is known of the fortunate coachman. He is the son of real estate dealer. handsome and only 2S years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
Texas Man Wins Contest.

Nashville, May 16.-EdRHnd B. Griffin of the University of Texas. was declared the winner of the fourteenth annual con- test of the Southern Interstate Oratorical association. which took place at Wander bilt university tonight. His subject was The Man of the Hour" Other contest ants were Homer w. Carpenter, Univer- sity of Kentucky; J. Rion McKissick South Carolina College; James G. Holmes, University of the South, and Hoyt M. Dobbs, Vanderbilt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
Roth Killed By Liahtninn.

Fort Worth, Tex. May 16-A dis patch to the Record from Abile. Tex, says Mrs. Phil Smith and little son, residing near Dudley, in Callahan county, Texas were struck and in- stantly killed by lightning during thunder storm. A baby in Mrs. Smiths arms was severely burned, but will recover
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
PLAYS JOKE ON EDITORS.

' St. Joseph, Mo-, May 16-As the z ' Northwest Missouri Press associa- .
 : ton was en route to St. Louis in .
 ' special car today, Charles w. E. . : Williams, a St. Joseph newspaper . ' man, entered the car with mask . . over his face and an unloaded pistol .
 ' and relieved the party of their valu- . : ables, afterwards removing his mask |
 : and rejoining the party without de | . lection. Practically all of the edi- | | tors wired home for money, but |
 : when they reached St. Louis MT. |
 : Williams explained the joke and re- {
 : turned their belongings to them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
Six Months Full Pay.

 lnent Clause Was 0g.e.4 a,et azas ss Dr. J. M Buckley. Judge C. z. Lincoln and others as an attempt to side track the question to n direct vote on It's merits. the resolution was voted down.
 After the consideration of the report of the Epworth league committee and other matters of minor importance, the convention adjourned.
 The committee on itinerary by q vote of s to 30 this afternoon decided against recommending any change inthe pastoral time limit and the committee report will be reported to the conference tomorrow morning. A minority report which will be submitted as an amendment to tho majority report will recommend the re- storation of the five ear limit with a special proviso for optional cases in which a bishop may 1point for a longer term with the conse1t and approval of five other bishops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
ENGAGED 22 YEARS.
Couple Marres In Chicago After Long
 Courtship.

Chicago, May 16.-After an engage ment of twenty-two years and an ac- quaintance of thirty-eight years, Henry s. Osborne and Miss Mary E. Waller of this city will be married May IS. Both are wealthy and are well known in church and social circles.
 The approaching wedding marks the elimination of a romance begun just after the close ol the civil war, when Henry s. Osborne, then a young sol dier, settled in Chicago The couple. it is said, postponed their marriage from year to year because each had a mother to care for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
Pumped Up Bloody Matter.

Abderdeen, s. D.. May 16.-Bloody wat CT coming up through pump on the farm of Andrew Mcfarland, seven miles from Groton. led to the discovery of the body of Dewitt C. BilDy. Three bullet holes in the mans head indicated murder. Bilby made his home with Mcfarland and before the murder had about s200 on his person. A farm hand working for Mcfarland has disappeared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
New chwans Is sheIIed.

New Chwang, May )-The Russians were surprised by the appear ance of the enemy at Kai Cheau, twenty miles south of Yin Row this morning. They were expecting the Yalu army.
 Nine transports, assisted by the navy, landed 1000 troops and the remainder will land tonight and tomorrow
 The number of the Japanees is not known.
 The warships shelled the shore from early morning until o'clock.
 The Japanese are expected here on Wed The Japanese are exepcted here on Wednesday, and the Russians are rapid evacuating the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
AUGUSTA HERALD
 PLANT IS BURNED
OTHER BUILDINGS SERIOUSLY THREATENED FOR A TIME. HERAI ? ~NM CHRONICLE Sss.~

Augusta, Ga, May 16.-The plant of the Augusta Evening Herald was com pletely destroyed by fire tonight. At one time the fire threatened seriously the Chronicle building, the Western Union and the Commercial club. The Herald's complete outfit of lynotypes, press, stereotype plant, files, etc., are destroyed The Herald will be issued from the Chronicle office until a new plant can be secured.
 The loss cannot be fixed tonight, but 1t is quite large and is covered by in- surance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
Are AssauIting Fortress.

London, May 1.-The Shanghai corre- spondent of the Morning Post. cabling Under date of May 16. says that according the Japanese are vigorously besieging the fortress night and day by land and sea. that sixty Japanese warships and trans rorts have been sighted In B1ackney bay. and that heavy firing has been heard in Kin Chau bay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
Relieved of s1o,7oo.

Chicago, May 16--Alonzo Bristow, of Bedford. Ia.. has reported to the police the loss of slo.7oo which he received from the sale of eighty-three horses at the Union Stock yards. He says the money was in small satchel. and that the thief sashed the side of the bag with q knife. thereby enabling him to insert his hand and purloin the two packages of greenbacks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
scaIded Patient to Death.

Indianapolis, Ind, May 16.-William V. Cleveland, patient at the Central Insane hospital here, was being bathed by an attendant, assisted by another patient, today. The attendant left the room for a moment, and while gone the insane assistant put Cleveland in the bath tub, turned on the hot water and scalded him to death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
R. H. Plant is President of
 Both Institutions
OTHER BANKS NOT INVOLVED
First National Was Examined Last Saturday and Found Solvent. MT. Plant Is Very
 Wealthy Man.

Macon. Ga. May 1.-Two banks in Macon closed their doors this morning. both of which MT R. H. Plant Is presi- dent One is the First National. with a capital of s2o0.oOO, and the other, I. C. Plants Son bank. an absolutely private institution. The former was examined Saturday by Bank Examiner Albertsen and found solvent. The latter closed early this morning 1t Is alleged because of transfers of money made to the First National MT. Plant. who is a kinsman of the capitalists of New York of the same name, has been very i'll for nearly two months.
 He is perhaps the largest investor in Macons manufacturing institutions, and is known throughout the country as an owner of trotting horses. Examiner AL bertsen was appointed receiver of the First National, and N. B. Corgin as re- ceiver of the I. C. Plants Son bank Two petitions in involuntary bankruptcy were Ind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
Reasserting Her Neutrality.

London, May 1.-The Shanghai corre- spondent of the Morning Post says that the Chinese government is addressing an Identical note to all it's ministers abroad renewing China declaration of neutrality and that an imperial edict will be issued .ntoining the Chinese people to strictly observe neutrality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
Decision Favors Land Company.

Washington, May l6.-The United States supreme court today affirmed the opinion of the court of claims in the case of ths United States vs the Alabama State Land company involving a claim of sl5.O00 coi- lected from squatters on lands granted to the Alabama and Chattanooga Railroad company. The decision was favorable to the land company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
Standard oil Declares Dividend

New York, May l6.-The Standard oil company of New Jersey has declared a dividend of s per share payable June 15 Last year in the corresponding period a dividend of q was declared. The divi- dend thus far declared this year amounts to s24 compared with s27 in the corres- bonding period last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
Receiver Named for Milling Company.

Houston, Tex, May 16.-R w. Weir was today named as temporary re- ceiver for the thompson Milling com pany. capital $100,000 The applica- tion was filed by stockholders and rep resents debts of $173,000. Assets con sist of the plant and doubtful book accounts. The company operated rice and flour mills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
FlLlPlNos DO WELL.
Report Is Made on Progress of Stu.
 dents in This Country.

Washington, May 1s.-fhe second quar- terly report of Prof. William Alex 5uth- erland' In charge of the Filipino students in the United States has been received by the bureau of insular affairs, Markham. President Sutherland speaks of the excel lent health of the stndeeA@ their fret
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
Authorizes Increase in Stock.

Jefferson City, Mo-, May 16-The secretary of state today issued cer. tificate to the Wabash Railroad com pany authorizing it to increase its cap ital stock from $52.O00.000 to s102.- 100000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
Other Banks Not Involved.

The other banks of Macon included ih the clearing house association were not involved. as the two banks owed them nothing Money is coming to Macon, as telegrams submitted to the Associated Press correspondent show. from New York and near points, and no further trouble is aprpehended. the banks act ing In concert an agreement having been reached to that effect tonight.
 Mr. Plant has an insurance of SSOO,OOO on his life for the benefit of his credi- tors, and over a million altogether. 1t IS believed that dollar for dollar will be paid. No schedule of assets and libali- ties can be made by the receivers as yet, though they are actively at work on the schedules.