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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-15
COMMENTS ON MEN AND
 MATTERS OF THE WORLD

Judge Parker is experiencing the pleas nres of being presidential candidate In many ways. Not only is he kept busy reading the press dispatches aEd keeping up with the cartoons but he has already begun to receive strange presents from his admirers. The American people seem to have a penchant for sending the chief executive or the popular candidate for the presidency all kinds of souvenirs from a bear to a canary bird. The New York jurist has just been presented with q that he will receive many more such gifts before he has an opportunity of re- ceiving them in his official capacity as President of the United States. It seems almost malicious to make the charge but one cannot but suspect that people who make such gifts harbor purposes more selfish than philanthropic. In other words they seek too often the notc liety which such an achievement always brings.
 Footlight beauties in New York have indeed fallen upon parlous times. Tn fact the half hath not yet been told Ten
 
 of pink tights that had been dyed baby blue that had been stolen made the startling discovery that there are 200 pairs of these interesting garments soaking in the pawnsnops or Goth am, and 1t is painful to consider that even this number is but small part of the tights that have been pawned. The discovery gives an appalling glimpse of the financial straits of the Gotham cho- rus girl. When footight facorites pawn their tights they must indeed be oreat- ly in need of the ready wherewithal for what is a chorus girl without them.
 A striking illustration of the fraternal spirit in lodges has just been given by the Masonc lodge of Plainfeld, N. J., whose members gave strips of their own skin to save the life of a fellow member who had been terribly scalded in rall- road wreck about year ago. Night after night these Masons barred their arms and had strips of their cuticle taken off to aid the skin grating pro- cess until their comrades life was saved. The scalded man is now well and if he does not cherish a feeling that he will never be able to repay the obligation there is something wrong with his heart.
 The account of King Edward visiting g poor house near the Newmarket race track, chatting with the inmates and listening to dying boy play God Save the King on his mandolin reminds one of those pretty stories which we read in books. It is seldom indeed that a mon arch of this practical age cal play the part of a good fairy so successfully in real life.
 The esteemed Boston Globe suggests that Judge Parker might confer a great favor upon his admirers by informing them what is the correct pronunciation of Eso- pus This from Boston, where the founts of knowledge run deep. The Age Herald has already taken pains to en- tighten the public on this momentous question After carefully consulting Web ster's dictionary, The Age-Herald an- nounced yesterday morning that "E- soap-us" is the accepted and authorized pronunciation of the town that awoke , find itself famous. P. c.
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New York said. but no mistake must be made. So the Esopus operator called up the nominees house and insisted on talk ing to Judge Parker himself.
 He read the dispatch to the judge and begged to know if it was all right sWheP the judge calmly answered that 1t was his message and was correct. the bomb shell was relayed from New York to burst in St. Louis. The incident caused about half an hours delay in the trans mission
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AWAY WITH SCENES OF WAR.

By Walt whitman. Away with scenes of war! Away with
 war itself! Hence from my shuddering sight. to
 nevermore return. That show of blackened. mutiiateo
 corpses, That hell unpent and raid of blood. Fit for wild tigers or lop-tongued woivess No reasoning men! And in its stead speed Industry's cam
 paigns, With thine undaunted armies engineerins' Thy pennants, Labor, loosened to tno
 breeze; Thy bugles sounding loud and clear.
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ECHOES FROM THE PAST.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 Dionysius casually called Damocles' at- tention to the sword suspended above hh head by a single hair.
 'I noticed it when I sat down. saia Damocles. "and at first sight of 1t was good deal alarmed, I thought it was one of those torpedo canes
 Thereupon, loosening his belt, he at- tackled the next course with great gusto'
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IN HOTEL LoBBIES
Concerning polomlts.

Tt would appear from a casual reading of the papers" said gentleman usually well informed, that the whole or a large part of Jones Valley is underiaid with a very superior class of dolomite If this is true it adds very largely to our min eral wealth for had supposed and been informed that dolomite of the quality necessity for smelting purposes was quite scarce. can only hope that the rosy ac- counts appearing in the papers are true. but am quite seeptieal still"
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REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 The devil just takes things easy till the vacation season comes around. then he gets busy.
 If you try to kiss girl when anybody is looking it is a sign she will be mad about it.
 The seat is so jolly that the man who rides on the ice wagon falls off after very short ride.
 Probably if his mother kept it locked in the pantry boy would want to steal cas< tor oil the way he does preserves.
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After demonstrating conelusively that he can speak, Judge Parker will proceed to show that he can work and the presidential campaign will be started actively at Esopus.
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No doubt the aerial jockeys who contemplate trying their wings at St. Louis feel much relieved now that Santos-Dumont is temporarily out of the race.
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Growinq Crop of Corn.

Inc department of agriculture puts the area planted in corn this year at 9-,93o,oo0 acres, an increase over last years corn acreage of S.130,000 acres.
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Ten thousand men are engaged in rebuilding Baltimore. They are no doubt rendering valuable assistance in the city's efforts to rise phoenix-like from the ashes.
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Ellen Terry has joined the Frohman forces and will appear in a play by J. M. Barrie ne.t season. It is to be hoped that Terry without Irving will not prove 2 disappointment.
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One hundred years ago Aaron Burr killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel, and the code never recovered from the blow, and has at last been abol- iShed
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Messrs. Cleveland and Bryan are two souls with but single thought touchin' on and appertainin' to the Parker and Davis ticket.
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General Funston is to command the department of the east, with head quarters in New York. He will find, however, the North river more diff cult than the Bag-bag.
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The man wLo walked from Connec- ticut to New Jersey in his sleep should not be blamed for his unfortunate choice of a destination.
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New York will now proceed to de- eide which of two is her favorite son the city boy born with a silver spoon in his mouth, or the country boy who is still staying on farm.
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Col. Henri Watterson has been work. ing the editorial columns of the Louis vile Courier-Journal over time since the convention adjourned.
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The Worlds fair will outstay the presidential campaign nearly full month. It will not be called off until December 1.
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A baby in the Indianapolis city hos pital has been named after Judge Parker. That baby has secured a good start in life.
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Capt Pat J. Lyons. who is the new mayor of Mobile, began life as steam boat hand in 1863.
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Parker or Roosevelt, both New York born and bred-which is the better and safer of the two, o, sons of New Yorh!
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It is the solitary speech of the silent man that counts. The Parker tele- gram scored in every state in the country
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News of his nomination came to Judge Parker when he was in bathing. He felt that he was indeed in the swim.
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The spellbinder is weaving his spell as preparatory step to his great act of binding.
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Henry G. Davis began life as brakeman, but he is part of the driv- ing power now.
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Colonel Bryan announces that he will support Judge Parker, but it will be no Damon and Pythias affair.
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The packers of Chicago are striving to diminish the number of pork made millionaires.
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Judge Parker broke silence with a bang and clarion call that has not subsided.
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Ex-Senator Turner had fiopped too often to win the vice-presidential prize.
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Alenry G. Davis is even handsomer than Uncle Joe Cannon in the latter's own line of beauty.
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Della Fox, a member of the old guard in the ranks of the players, will be seen on the stage again next sea son.
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New York is facing meat famine. The town .ay yet be forced to turn to sausages.
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About Persons.

John H. Wallace of Huntsville is at the Hillman.
 J. Q. Hawkins of sylacauga is stopping at the St. Nicholas.
 R. D. Mckinney, the we'll known hotel man of Montgomery, is at the Morris. B. P. smith of Dadevlle is at the Nor ris. M
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Original Parker men now grow on every bush and swarm in the band wagon.
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Esopus, fellow citizens, is now full station on the map.
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Judge Parker was born with a back bone. and he has cultivated it ever since
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Henry Gassaway Davis--this is food for the punsters.
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There is nothing doing for the in teryiewers at Sagamore Hill.
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This is becoming an aquatic sum- mer. and also a moist one.
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Mother" Eddy issues edicts in true medieval fashion.
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David Bennett Hill has not yet satis- factorily explained that gold telegram.
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The Parker telegram is a part of the platform.
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Miners are still leaving Colorado on passes.
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HAPPY DAYS AT FAIR.

It is never too late to amend a plat form.
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-17
Of FAIRS
IS DISTRIBUTED
Final Decree Is Entered Re-
garding Property of the
Couple Killed in France.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, April 16.-
Superior Judge Cook today ordered
the final distribution of the estate of
the late Charles L. Fair, which was
appraised at $3,040,00O, to the two sis
tiers of the deceased, Mrs. Herman DEL
richs and Mrs. William X Vanderbilt.
The sum of $126,000 is to be held out
for the purpose of meeting various
claims. Attorneys fees and other
claims amounting to $500, 900 already
allowed are also to be paid out Of the
estate.
After taking testimony to prove that
no child had been born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Falr' the jury decreed they had died
without issue. No contest to the dis
tributton of the estate was made. The
executor, Herman Oelrichs. presented
supplementary report, which was ac-
cepted, and he was discharged from
further liabilities.
The succession tax was ordered paid
and an order made for the sale Of suffi-
Client property to pay the amount
which will bear interest since the death
or Mr.. Fair. The money for the state
for the succession or collateral inherit
lance Will amount to about $3.50. 600.
with interest at per cent for eighteen
months. During the proceedings
Charles s. Neal testified that $130. OOo
had been paid to Mrs. Nelson, the
mother of Mrs. Fair
The matter Of che estate OF Mrs.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-17
MAY GIVE UP SEA DEFENSES
Continued From Eleventh Page.

ing their first action Tshan finally
were silenced. Our forces retired 80 M"
In concluding his report Admiral Togo says:
The fact that not single injured in these
cessfve attacks attributed najestys glorious
virtue The officers and gallant and
utmost discharge despite things
that moving
the without suffering
be attributed heavenly assistance"
KOREAN SUGGESTIONS AWAKENED.
Special to The
Copyright 1909, New York T4eraId)
SEOUL Saturday-Nothing remains OF the entire
rial palace Enclosure quarter OF mile
which has completely destroyed but heap
smoderng
private apartments Offices
imperial guard. OF and absence
fighting appliances prevented effecua attempts to the
property.
The emperor prince escaped unframed
in detached imperial library building
medately adjoining They
proximity
United States marine guard No loss Of life reported Sew
o property destroyed.
This burning Of the imperial residence sacred building
terrible calamity possible the snperstious ORR
line Notwithstanding this the population has hitherto made
Representation there apprehension OF trouble
FOLLOW ADVANTAGE.
Special 80 The
TOKYO, 16--It believed military circles here
Togo fully damage inflicted
Wednesday decided to
final blow the Russian fleet The for deacng one
torpedo Thursday revealed, but it is
probable Admiral Uriu
squadron either golfers additional supply
ammunition.
IRoN-CLAD TRAIN FOR THE GAR.
Special Cable The Globe.
PETERSBURG, April 16.-An iron-clad train is being
if he should de-
army person train will consist Of a
home, sleeping quarters for
stables hundred horses The war minister
is advsabity providing rOn-elad
Manchuria The favors the pur-
CHI o United States.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-17
RUSSIAN DISASTER
MAY POSTPONE PEACE
But Anglo French Russian Accord Is
Looked for at Close of War.

PARIS, April 16.-The Russian naval
disaster displaces all other topics. The
view is held in government quarters
that it will have the effect of post
poning peace. A leading official said
today:
This IS a further blow to Russia
prestige, and every such blow will add
to the length and bitterness Of the war.
If Russia ultimately wins, as we be-
lieve she will, the loss Of the Petropav-
lovSk will be one of the largest items
of the war indemnity which Japan will
have to pay"
The official added that the gradual
wiping out of the Russian navy might
have the beneficial effect of reducing
the European naval ornaments, which
are now adjusted with reference to one
another. He pointed out that the Brit
iSh naval plan contemplated a strength
equal to the navies of France, Germany
and Russia, whereas the present grad
ual elimination of the Russian navy
would permit Great Britain and other
countries to reduce their naval pro-
gramme without altering their rela-
tive strength.
The prospect of an Anglo Russian
accord is receiving serious attention in
official and diplomatic circles. The Of
ficials accept as practically assured
that it will eventuate in an Anglo
French Russian agreement. but not un-
til the close of the war.
The effect of the Anglo-Russian ac-
cord upon the United States is being
discussed. One of the ambassadors re-
marked that Great Britain would gain
from Russia all the United States had
lost through recent Misunderstanding
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-17
HUMBLE SEAhEN
SAVE MISSOURI
Men in Hospital viii Be Hon.
Ored by Navy Department
for Valiant Service.

PENSACOLA, Fla, April 16.-
Every officer and man on the Missouri
is hero, and that, too, under condi-
tons which will try the courage of
the best men on EARTH" said an officer
of high rank here today, who is thor
oughly familiarized with the causes of
the explosion on the Missouri and the
conduct of the officers and men during
the fifteen minutes the fire ragged in
the turret and handling room.
The day brought forth many Incl
dents of heroism displayed by officers
and men. Two of the men now in the
hospital will receive recognition from
the department for valiant service.
They are Seamen McDade and Welles.
While many others of the crew as
sisted in saving the ship from total
destruction by explosion of the maya
zines, the vessel would undoubtedly
have gone to the bottom but for the
act of these men.
They were in magazine D25 when
the first explosion occurred and sparks
began dropping from the turret to
their magazine. At the time the
trough through which powder was
passed was open there were four
charges of powder on the outside. Nc
Dade saw the danger. Knowing the
powder on the outside would catch and
unless the opening in the magazine
was closed, that, too, would explode,
he reached his arm through the open
ing and attempted to unfasten the
catch and then close the opening, but
it refused to work. He then placed his
body in the opening until Welles could
empty a large powder can, and when
this was done the can was showed into
the opening, partly closing 1T. The
men then filled all the cracks with
swabs, thus preventing any flames
from penetrating the magazine.
More Terrible Than Battle.
On deck the men stood at their posts
like real heroes. The strain was not
of the kind when a ship Is In battle,
but one more terrible, for every man
expected the ship to go up any mo-
ment by the explosion Of the maya
zines. Standing by the side of the men
was the chaplain of the Missouri, who
would occasionally encourage the men
with STEADY, boys" Not a man finch
ed. although death stared everyone In
the face.
Down below the deadly fumes which
rendered many unconscious were Capt.
Cowles and a number of officers. One
man who had been shdA,ed out of the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-17
DECLARES NO JAPANESE
TORPEDO BOAT THERE
Speculation as to the Causn of the
PetropaVIoVsk's Sinking Goes On.

ST. PETERSBURG, April 16-The
claim of Vice Admiral Togo that he sank
mines off Port Arthur at midnight on
Tuesday has elected an authoritative
statement that not a single Japanese
torpedo boat approached the entrance to
Port Arthur at that time. The informant
has access to all official reports, but he
admits he cannot explain the Petro-
pavlovsk explosion.
An admiral has, given a version of the
affair confirming that Of Vice Admiral
Togo. He declares that Japanese torpedo
boats came up the previous evening and
laid mines along the shore south of the
entrance to the harbor. He claims that
the torpedo boats were seen to make off
In different direction from that in which
they came. The Russian flagship, he
says, drew out from the line as the
squadron re-entered the harbor, thus get
ting among the Japanese mines.
The theory that the disaster to the
PetropavloNsk was caused by a sub
marine M Inc boat which has been secuted
ment published in the Novi Krai on
March "A that a sentry cutter stationed
IN the roadstead reported what looked
like submarine vessel two miles off
shore. Launches from a torpedo boat in
Vestfgated, but found no trace Of the YES
sci. The same issue OF the Now Krai
boats were firing Whitehead torpedoes at
a range of mile at the warships guard
ing the entrance to the harbor. Several
spent torpedoes were picked up by the
OF these spent Whitehead torpedoes ex-
plQded against the battleship Pobieda.
-, Lieut. Doukelsky, one of the officers Of
the Petropavlovsk, who survived the
disaster, succumbed to his injuries yes
terday, and several other survivors are
not expected to recover.
The admiralty admits buying four large
German steamships, which will be con-
Verted into cruisers. 1t is believed that
the admiralty is Negotiating also for the
purchase Of four similar vessels from the
United States
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-17
Fair Commissioners ORGANIZE

ST. LOUIS, No, April 16.-The Ex-
position commissioners Associations ~
the Louisiana Purchase Exnosition
was organized today at a meeting in
the hall of congresses, at which TWEEN
ty-two states and nations were repre-
scented. j. A. Yerington, of Nevada.
was chosen temporary chairman, and
f. K. Conaway, of Iowa, temporary
secretary. Committees were appointed
on constitution and bylaws. perma-
nent organization and membership.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-17
BEGINS Lady Manaoino.

ST. LOUIS, Mo, April 16.-Mrs.
Daniel Manning, president of the
board OF lady managers of the worlds
fair, began Immediate supervision to-
day of the arrangements for the boards
headquarters at the exposition.
Il hope our building will be In read
mess for the opening of the fair" she
said: Il don't want anybody to see it
until 1t isl
Mrs. Manning is giving her personal
attention to the furniture and hangings
OF the woman's building and expects
TO nave 1t in readiness for the opening.
Don't forget to register Tuesday.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-17
CAUGHT in the Eneny's Lines.

HARDIN, Manchuria. April 1.-two
Japanese officers of the general staff
nave arrived here under strict escort,
having been arrested by the railroad
guard eighteen miles from this place.
They were dressed as Tibetan lamas.
In their tents were found sixty pounds
of high explosives, a fuse, string Of
keys to unScrew railroad nuts, etc.
They evidently intended to blow UP the
bridge over the Nonni river, near Full
landf. The prisoners displayed great
GOODNESS, confessing that it was their
intention to DESTROY the railroad.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-17

Caroline d. Fair came up on the petit
ton of Mrs. Jenny Harvey for the dis
trlbution of her share, including Mrs.
Fairs jewelry and other personal be-
longings. This partial distribution was
ordered and the final distribution win
be made later. The bulk Of this estate
viii eventually go to the sisters of
Charles Fair, the Nelson's claim being
cOmDrOmiSed
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-17

Bennett was rendered today by Judge
Cleveland in the probate court.
The application was brought by
counsel for Mrs. Grace Imogene Ben
nett, the widow, and other residuary
legatees on the ground that Mr.. Bryan
was acting contrary to the interests Of
the estate. The decision sustains a
demurrer filed by Mr.. Bryan's counsel
and practically denies the application
as far as the probate court is con-
cerned. The matter will now go to the
higher court on appeal.
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Task for an American.

PARIS, April 17.-According to a
dispatch from the st. Petersburg cor
respondent of the Petit Parisien, an
American engineer is on his way to
Port Arthur to direct the reconstruc-
ton of the three submarine boats
which were forwarded to Port Arthur
in sections last March.
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oeen arrested here in connection with
supposed plot to kill President Lou
pet during his coming visit to Italy.
detectives searched q resort frequent
ed oy Giovanni and found a Autograph
OF M. Loubet with the word Death"
WRITTEN across the face. The men ar
rested with Giovanni are named Car
ziole and Romini.