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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-07
Holding Out Desperately.

London, November 2. = Special dis patches from Che Foo and Tien Tsin re- port that the defenders of Port Arthur have retired to the Lati Hill fort, where they are holding out desperately, en- trenched snd with ten guns of large calibre. Many Russians, the correspond ent asserts, are deserting and surrender ing. The Japanese, 1t Is added. are ad- vancing with irresistible energy.
 More reliable reports do not confirm these statements, but the Tokio report of the capture Of Wantai hill, a dominating fort within two miles of the railroad terminus, shows that the Japanese are making rapid strides.
 Bennett Burleigh, the Daily Telegraph's s correspondent, reports from Che Foo that there was no fighting on the night of Mo- vember D. The troops of the Mikado he says. have frequently stolen into the Lative town of Port Arthur after dark, but invariably were driven out at day light with heavy losses. The Japanese have four large forts facing the Russian works on Rihlung mountain, and shan shu mountain where they are mounting naval guns on stone foundations.
 Mulxden dispatches to Berlin state that the Russian commanders are preparing their men to hear of the fall of Port Ar thur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-07
PROSPECT
 FOR BATTLE SOON Kuropatkin Will Probably Not
 Assume Offensive LAPS MUCH MORE ACTIVE Defenders of Port Arthur Are Holding Out Desperately, Although Some
 Russians Are Reported
 as Desertlng.
LAPS MUCH MORE ACTIVE

ZSt. Petersburg, November 6.-The army organ today publishes long list of new commanders in the far east including the appointments of Generals Linevitch and Kaulbars to the first and third armies respectively.
 Generals Kutnevich and seyelnoff will command the 22d ana 37th divisions of the first corps whose chief, General Mey- endorff is resignlng on account of ill., health. General slouseviosky, commander of the tenth corps has also resigned and 1t is expected that he will be succeeded by General Jserpitsy. The sweeping char acter of these changes may imply that there Is no intention on General Kuropat- kin's part to take the offensive during this years campaign unless exceedingly favorable opportunity offers.
 Indeed, 1t begins to look like deadlock below Mul1den for the winter unless Port Arthur falls or the Japanese abandon the idea Of renewing the assault upon the fortress there and settle down to regu- lar seize, either of which would release enough troops to give the preponderance necessary to force the Russians out of Mukden In fact the latest dispatches from the front indicate that some such move is preparing, although the war of flee holds to the view that there Is not likely to be another battle this year. one or the indications pointed out being the departure of many military attaches for the winter.
 General Ostoff. whom General Kuropat- kin blamed for the Russian reverse at Liao Yang, declares in the course of an interview published in the Noyoe Vreyma today that he obeyed General Stakel- berg's orders in making the much crit icized attack in which his division was decimated and he himself wounded. Gen. eral Kuropatkin Is apparently convinced that Orloff was not 10 blame and the order detaching him has been revoked and he has been appointed on General Kuropatl5in's staff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-07
Good Chance in Delaware.

Wilmington. Del. November 6.-About the most important development in the campaign In Delaware today Is the claim of the democrats that they will have a majority in the next legislature, which Is to elect a United States senator to suc- ceed Senator Ball, anti-Addlcks republi- can. They give no figures but base their claims on defection in the republican ranks over the compromise candidate for governor. The democrats still think their candidate for governor will be elected and that Parker has good chance to carry the state.
 The republicans claim the legislature and the state and national tickets, plac- Ing Roosevelts majority at about 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-07
Japs Are Preparing to Advance.

Mukden. November 6.-Quiet continues here. The Japanese are still working hard entrenching their front, which be- gins to look like a continuous fort, It is believed they are preparing seriously to advance. making their front strong. possibly in order that it may be held by comparatively small force while the heavier force engages in flanlSing move ments. The Japanese have learned by ex- perience not to expect much from a frontal attack. They are obliged, how ever, to maintain a strong front to pre- vent General Kuropatkin from breaking through their line and carrying the war to their rear.
 There is considerable evidence to indi- cate that the Japanese will make every effort to force the Russians out of Muk- den, not only for the moral effect on Europe but on the Chinese as well.
 Mukden is extremely important to them as winter quarters.
 The Japanese continue to receive re- Inducements, and 1t Is thought that the advancing depends only upon accumulat- ing sufficient men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-07
ATTEMPT MADE TO
 HOLD UP A TRAIN
DESPERATE MEN TRY TO ROB Ex- PRESS CAR ON FAST TRAIN BE- TWEEN WASHINGTON AND NEW YORK.

Philadelphia. November e-According to the crew of the Philadelphia and New York express train on the Pennsylvania railroad which left Washington at $50 tonight, two unsuccessful attempts were made to hold up the train at Havre de Grace, and Perryvllle, made by two men, one of whom was negro. The men es- iaped.
 It is believed the men boarded the train at Baltimore. Just as the train approach ed the long bridge at Havre de Grace the express messenger, T. Herbert Car ter. saw a white man prying at the front door of the express car with an Iron bar A moment after he discovered this the man thrust a revolver through the crev- the messenger to let him in, but the mes- senger replied by firing his revolver and pulling the signal cord for the engineer to stop
 When the train came to a stop Con ductor Sibley ran forward to the engine and there found colored man stand ing on the coal in the tender with a re- FpAfSA III uAS hAhuf I1e OIueIeQ the man down. At first, he refused but after short argument he left the tender. Going back to the express car, he was told by the messenger what had happened but the white man had disappeared The train resumed its journey and when it reached Perryville ol the far side of the bridge, two men again appeared. one nVa platform of the express car, which was immediately behind t.-e tender The train vas again promptly stopped, but before the men could be captured they disappear ed in the darkness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-07
CORTELYOU STICKS
 TO FIRST FIGURES
Says Republican Candidates VIII Not Have Less Than 314
 Electoral Votes.

New York, November e.-George B. Cortelyou, chairman of the republican na- tional committee, makes a brief statement tonight reiterating his forecast of the previous night on the result of the cleo tion. He said.
 "As a final forecast, see no reason to change my previous statement, and I ad- here to that after receiving full reports from all over the United States in the last forty eight hours. l am satisfied that the republican candidates for President and vice president will carry every northern state with the possible exception of Mary land and Nevada. and will have not less than 314 votes in the electoral college. "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-07
Republicans Active in Tennessee.

Nashville, Tenn, November 6-Republi- cans have made an unusually active can vass in Tennessee and registration of negroes has been large. Democratic presidential electors will, however, carry the state by 2S,O00 to 30,0oO while Frazier S majority for governor will be somewhat less.
 The legislature will be largely demo- cratic and will elect United States Sem ator Bate to succeed himself. Eight of the ten congressman will be democratic Seven proposed amendments to the state constitution to be voted will probably be defeated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-07
stIII Huntlnq in Kentucky.

Louisville. Ky. November e.--Although the last rallies of campaign not re- markable tor this form of political dem onstration have been held, the Sunday before election finds an energetic still hunt for votes proceeding in Kentucky, especially Tn the Third and Fifth congress sional districts. The Fifth district, com posed of the city of Louisville and Jef- ferson county. Is at present represented by Swager sherly a democrat, but the republicans, who are more aggressive than usual, are claiming that they will carry the district with fighting chance of swinging over the Third district. The republicans declare that If they do not carry the state for their ticket, they will at least cut down the plurality given Bryan at the last election.
 The democrats are very confident, some of the leaders estimating Parker's plu- rality as high as 10000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-07
onIv ouestlon of Majority.

Atlanta. November 6-Seemingly the only question in doubt to be settled at the election of next Tuesday in Georgia is the size of the democratic majorities Efforts have been made to get out big democratic vote. but in the face of the general feeling of confidence, 1t remains to be seen whether these efforts will have any appreciable results.
 Only congressman and presidential elec- tors are to be voted for. Opposition to democratic congressional candidates exists in only four districts of the eleven in Georgia and five electoral tickets are in the field, but democratic majorities are predicted confidently over all opposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-07
stIIl at Work In New Jersey.

Trenton, N. J.. November 6-The inter est in the state campaign in New Jersey has been so great that the democratic and republican gubernatorial nominees will not close their respective canyasses until tomorrow night
 The day brought forth no change in the predictions of the party leaders as to Tuesdays result. The republicans reiter- ate that Roosevelt will carry the state by a large majority, and that Stokes will win by slightly reduced vote.
 The democrats, on the other hand have more confidence in defeating Stokes than they have in carrying the state for Par ker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-07
Busy In Maryland.

Baltimore, November 6.-Party head quarters were closed today though they will be open tomorrow and the managers on both sides say that important work is yet to be done in adding the finishing touches to the campaign. There are practically no new developments In the Maryland campaign, both sides express ing confidence in the result, and each claiming to have arrived advantage from the controversy between President Roose- welt and Judge Parker, subject which has largely engrossed public attention here for the past two days.
 The democrats are insistent that they will elect four of the six congressman from this state, and the republicans are equally confident that they will elect four in spite of what they allege to be trick ballots, gotten up by the democrats in certain counties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-07
campaIan Ends In Missouri.

St. Louis, November 6.-Nelther the re- publican or democratic headquarters were open here today, and to all intents and purposes, the campaign Is ended, no meetings being scheduled for tomorrow night. Joseph w. Folk, the democratic nominee for governor will close the cam paign in the state with speeches at Union and Webster Groves tomorrow, and the republican nominee, Cyrus P. Walbridge, will deliver one speech, although he had previously announced that Saturday night was his last appearance at political gathering previous to election day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-07
Additional Articles Submitted.

St. Petersburg, November 6.-Sir Charles Hardinge, the British ambas- sador, today submitted to Foreign Min ister Lamsdorfr three additional arti- cles of the Anglo-Russian convention agreement. the first providing for legal assessors for the contracting parties, the second for a division of the ex- penses of the commission and the third that the decision of the majority shall be binding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-07
Parker Goes to Esopus.

Esopus. N r., Noveraher 6.-Judge Parker started for Esopus at D. m. to- day to await at Rosemount the election result.
 He passed quiet day in New York, att tending services at the Little Church Around the Corner. The judge was ac- oompanied by his secretary. Arthur Me- Causland, and George r. Parker of the national headquarters.
 On the return to Esopus Judge Parker was delayed more than an hour at New burgh on account of the engine attached to his train breaking down. He reached home shortly after 10 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-07
The Plurality In Kansas.

Topeka, Kan, November 6-It is con- ceded by the democratic state committee tonight that Roosevelt's plurality in Kan sas will be about 10000. but 1t is claimed that the democratic state ticket because of complications will be elected, which will probably result in many defective ballots If much scratching is done. It Is believed that the republicans will vote against T. J. Kelly, republican candidate for reelection to the office of state treas urer, against whom serious charges have been made in the conduct of his office
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-07
BOTH SIDES CONFIDENTLY
 PREDICT 4 BIG LANDSLIDE
Continued from First Paoel

men from eight to six. making our total representation nineteen.
 The democratic leaders, while admitting that 1t has been an uphill fight. declare that they still have hopes of carrying Illinois for their party. Roger c. 5ulli- van, democratic national committeeman, said tonight:
 While 1t Is a far reach to place Illinois In the democratic column, still 1t must be remembered that Illinois went democratic In 1892 when nobody expected 1t would do so. There are many of the same political conditions in Illinois this year as there were twelve years ago, and we honestly believe we have a chance for success again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-07
Just Begun In ohIo.

Cincinnati. O., November 6.--Instead of the campaign being practically closed as usual on the Sunday preceding the cleo ton. 1t seems to have begun here and elsewhere in Ohio. There were numerous conferences of republicans discussing tho lerLer of President Roosevelt and the speeches of Judge Parker.
 At the same time the democrats were more active than ever, and in some quar- ters are jubilant. The socialists also took up the controversy and continued their meetings which they have been holding for weeks in public places.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-07
VIII Bid Troops Farewell.

St. Petersburg, November s-According to present arrangements, Emperor Nich- olas will go this week to Poland to bid farewell to the two rife brigades sta- toned not far distant from SlSierniewice, going thence to Vitebsk to bid farewell to the fourth and sixteenth corps. The trip to Poland, however, may be de- ferred on account of alarming reports from Warsaw of rioting at Czenstochova, where the second brigade Is stationed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-07
Odds Offered on LaFoIIette.

Milwaukee. Wis. November 6.-The cler- ical work of the state campaign was practically closed tonight at all the head quarters of the state central committees. Some of the candidates on the county tickets of Milwaukee county delivered speeches In different parts of the city to- day. The betting throughout the city on the result of the state is in favor of LaF'ollette, some wagers being made at odds of to on the governor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-07
Campaign In Utah Not Closed.

Salt Lake -.ty. Utah, November G. The campaign in Utah will not close until tomorrow night. In Salt Lake coun- ty especially, every effort Is being made to arouse interest. The republicans will close their campaign with a big rally while a number of meetings for women votes will be held by the American party. feature of this years cam paign has been the enormous registration of women. This increase is especially marked in Salt Lake City and the Amer ican party managers claim 1t Is due to to the anti-church domination fight. l! Is believed that the vote in this state VIII be the largest ever polled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-07
No Developments In Florida.

Jacksonville, Fla. November e.-Inere are no new developments today from the estimated 10000 plurality Tor the democratic ticket. The democratic plural ity probably will be 5000 in the first con, gressional district, 1000 in the second anu 5000 in the third.
 From the length of the ticket 1t Is prob able that complete returns will not be in before Thursday. as the ticket has on it the names of 11s candidates besides fourteen places to mark in voting for proposed constitutional amendments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-07
Davis Is Confident.

New York, November S.-Perry Bel mont. acting chairman of the democratic state committee, gave out telegram which he received from Henry O. Davis. IL was as follows:
 "Elkins, W. Va, November G.
 have just returned from another campaigning tour of this state. On this trip, as on others during the campaign, many republicans have expressed to me their sympathy and their determination 10 support our ticket. We democrats are confident of carrying West Virginia"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-07
strono Effort In New Hampshire.

Concord, N. H., November 6.-The dem- ocrats have put forth strong efforts to bring about the election of Henry F. Hol- lis for governor. A circular was issued today to $500 republican voters urging them to support Hollis. The republicans, however, are confident of the success of both national and state tickets.
 The license question will be voted upon Tuesday in every city and town in the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-07
Nothing Doing in Vermont.

White River Junction. Vt. November S. Notwithstanding the fact that there has been less political activity than known in any presidential campaign for twenty years, the republicans claim a plurality of 40,0O0 for Roosevelt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-07

ly that J. Frank Hanly. republican can didate will poll fewer votes than Roose- welt.
 Indications are that the congressional elections will result in no change in the complexion of Indlanas representation. The democrats probably will elect four congressman, and the republicans nine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-07
Alabama WiIl Poll 100000.

Montgomery, November s-Alabama will poll over 100000 votes Tuesday of which
 over SO0o0 will be for the Parker-Davis ticket There is some activity In the Fifth and Seventh districts, the popu- lists and republicans fusing socialists and prohibitionists will poll small votes. All
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-07
Small Vote Expected in Maine.

Portland Me. November There has been little or no activity in political cir cles and small vote is expected. Out of total vote of 100000 in this state the republicans look for Roosevelt to have a plurality of 25,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-07
Fuslonists Are Confident.

Lincoln, Neb, November 6.-Fusion headquarters in this state estimate their majority in this state at this time at 25,00O. If the farmer vote can be gotten out they think the esate ticket will be elected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-07
Run Down By Freight Train.

chickasha. I. T., November 6.-J. H. Johnson, yardmaster. and George A. Richards, division engineer of the Rock Island railroad, both of Chickasha, were run down and killed by a freight train while on an inspection trip near this city. .tia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-07
Heavv Snow In Connecticut.

New Haven. Conn, November 6.-The first snow of the year in this state Tell this morning the fall being quite heavy: The furry was quite general throughout the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-07

Social Sesslon.-The Theatrical Me chanical association, local No. 16, held a regular meeting last night. Ten active members were initiated. and Judge H. B. Abernathy and Albert Bamberger were elected honorary members. A social session was held after the business meeting, delightful refreshments being served. The thanks of the local was rendered to Captain Johnson for the use of the Senate hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-07
Korean Crown Prince Dies.

Seoul, November 6.-The crown princess died here last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-07

congresmen will be returned and the en- tire electoral vote will go to democra- cV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-07

For Coughs and Colds children take Piso's Cure without objection. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-07
CITY ITEMS.

Faculty Recltal.-A faculty recital will be given at Pollock-Stephens h. stitute next Wednesda. at 8:15 p. m.
 Car for Veterans.-A special car will be attached to the southbound Louis vile and Nashville train on Monday morning, November IA, for the accom- modation of Confederate Veterans who desire to attend the annual state re- union at Mobile. A large number will go down from Birmingham.
The Jersey City news., 1904-10-21

The Papuan cannibal OF New Guinea
regards all deaths as having a violent
cause. Whenever native dies from
sickness it is believed that the sick
ness resulted from some plot. In order
to detect the murderer, therefore, parts
of the dead person are distributed
among the members of the household
and after time examined by certain
official in the community. who might
be said to correspond to an American
coroner, district attorney, judge and
jury all combined. If any part Of these
uncanny relics has changed to an un-
natural color its possessor is imme-
diately executed and eaten by the
other relatives.
The Jersey City news., 1904-10-21
HOW TO STAY YOUNG.
Will Power Large Factor In exeep-
ing Away Decre5tituie.

Will Power a Large Factor In exeep-
ing Away Decreotitude.
How old are you? The adage says
that women are as old as they look
and men as old as they feel. That's
wrong. A man and woman are as old
as they take themselves to be.
Growing old is largely habit of the
mind. ''As man thinketh in his
heart SO is he.v If he begins shorty
after middle age to imagine himself
growing old he will be old.
To keep oneself from decrepitude is
somewhat matter of will power The
fates are kind to the man who hangs
on to life with both hands. He who
lets go viii go. Death is slow only to
tackle the tenacious.
Ponce de Leon searched in the wrong
place for the fountain of youth 1t
is in oneself One must keep cE1-
self Young inside, SO that while 'the
outer man perlsheth the inner man is
renewed day by day"
When the human mind ceases to ex.
elt itself, when there is no longer an
active interest in the affairs of this
life, when the human stops reading
and thinking and doing, the man, like a
blasted tree, begins to die at the top.
You are as old as you think you are.
Keep the harness on. Your job is not
done.-Milwauke Journal