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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

Washington, May s-(special)-The gossips are already speculating here over the successor of the late Senator Quay. Some say that the son. Richard L.. will succeed the father. He Is bright young man, possessed of many of his fathers attributes and is at present holding seat in the Pennsylvania senate He is said to be worth in his own name several hundred thousand dollars. Ex-United States Senator J. Donald Cameron Is also frequently mentioned. The Cameron in- fluence is still very strong in the Key stone state.
 Simon Cameron, the fater of J. Donald Cameron. after service of eighteen years in the senate was succeeded by his son Donald. who served from 1877 to 1s97 and retired owing to his bad health, the father and son serving six terms in the senate. Since the retirement of Donald Cameron from the senate he has spent a great deal of his time abroad and has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
NEVER AGAIN WILL 1T BE SAID
 THAT OSAKA MEN ARE NOT BRAVE
BOB WHITE IS MOST
 VALUABLE OF BIRDS

White amounts to 573 tons. Some of the pests which it habitually destroys, the re- part says, are the Mexican cotton boil weevil which damages the cotton crop upwards of s150OO, GOO a year; the potato beetle, which cuts off $1oOO0,0Oo from the value of the potato crop; the cotton worms which have been known to cause $S0, 000,- coo loss in a year; the Chinese bug, and the Rocky mountain locust, scourges which leave desolation In their path, and have caused losses to the extent of $100,- GO0,000 in some years.
 The report urges measures to secure the preservation of the Bob Whites In this country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
ALABAMA EXHIBIT WILL
 BE DEDICATED ON JUNE 7

great Buddha, while it required only seven months to achieve the Birmingham Colossus, from the time the artist began his work to the completion of the statue in the Mines Palace at St. Louis.
 A large number of invitations will be sent out for the occasion and an attrac- tive programme is being arranged by J.. A. MacKnlght, the executive commission CT from Alabama. who Is in charge of the exhibit It is intended to have the Colos- bama, with proper ceremony, and it is ex- pected that large number of Alabam- ians will be present. It Is probable that each guest will receive a souvenir of Vulcan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

Washington, May 29.--The ornithologists of the department of agriculture have been making an investigation of the eco- homie value of the Bob White, as re- suit of which 1t is now announced that that bird is probably the most useful and abundant of species on the farm. Field observations, experiments and exam nations show that it consumes large quantities of weed seeds. and destroys many of the worst insect pests with which farmers contend. and 1t does not injure grain, fruit or any other crop
 It Is figured that from September 1 to April S0 annually, in Virginia alone. the total consumption of weed seed by Bob
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
BIG FIRE IN NEW ORLEANS.
Wholesale District is Visited by Half
 Million Dollar Baze.

New orleans. May 20-A fire caused by crossed electric wires did about half q million dollars damage. The Louis P. Rice saddle factory, Comon and Magazine streets; the Simonds Manufacturing com- pany. and the Meig. Brady and Lincoln woodenware establishments were destroy ed and half a dozen others damaged.
 The fire was in the heart of the whole sale district, and was well fought. being stopped short of two oil companies and several big drug establishments. Insur- ance $3500O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

mile from the nearest fire station, by the time of the arrival of the department the flames were raging flerceiy and It was ev- ident that the loss would be total
 The blaze originated in the cordage de- partment and spread rapidly. Between the plant proper and the warehouse. where was stored 46O0 bales of cotton. was a paripet wall twenty feet high built for fire protection. The flames leaped this wall and the warehouse was ignitted. A strong wind was blowing at the time, and 1t was a matter of minutes to see that the flames could not be extingulshed The heat was terrific, the rails on near by tracks reaching white heat and being warped and twisted out of position.
 It is not yet known whether the oTn- CTS will rebuild.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

Washington, May 29.--(speciai) 1.-The eastern bureau of the St. Louis exposi- ton issues the following through its manager MT. P. ". DeGrau:
 Tuesday, June [ has been designed as the time for dedicating the Alabama ex- hibit in the Mines building, including the colossal statue of Vulcan. in Alabama cast iron. This statue stands 56 feet in his sandals, and is the largest cast statue in the world. The one next in in Tokio. Japan, which is 52 feet high, and was built about one thousands years ago. The record shows that ten years were consumed in the building of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
paIny Has Been Exaouated.

Che Foo, May 29. D. m.-DaIny has been practically evacuated according 10 the statements of Skj and Russian refu- gees arriving here by junks All vessels. ammunition and most of the troops have been taken to Port Arthur. The only civil fans remaining are the electrical engineers in charge of the mines laid in the harbor and also those set to destroy docks and piers. One large Russian warsbip prob ably the armored cruiser Bayan, and thres torpedo boats, reached Talien Wan bay on Tuesday last the 24th inst. from Port Arthur and it was doubtless that vessel which attacked the Japanese left wing during the battle at Kin Chou on the 18th inst. The junks Just arriving here on their way down passed fourteen Japa- nese war vessels nine miles outside of Dalny, so that the Bayan will be likely captured.
 The United States gunboat Frolic, now here. will go to New Chwang in cage that town is cy acuated by the Russians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
LONG STAPLE COTTON.
This Variety Will Meet Demand for
 Fine Spinning.

Washington, May 29.-In report issued by the department of agriculture Her bert J. Webber, the physlologist in charge of the plant-breeding laboratory, esti- mates that the production of long staple upland cotton in the United States In 1903 reached nearly 10o,eOo bales says growing of this variety of cotton can best meet the demand for long staple fine spinning.
 Their production. the report says, Is capable of almost unlimited extension. and with the different varieties now known, all ranges of length of staple from 1A to 1ss inches, can be provided. The report says they probably are bet ter adapted to cultivation in this country than any of the sea Island or Egyptian kinds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
JAPS' FOURTH DIVISION
 RUSHED INTO THE BREACH

of the enemy's left wing which was weakened by the bombardment from our ceeded in carrying the enemy's position, while other divisions immediately fol- lowed it up. Thereupon the enemy re- treated in confusion, exploding maga- zines at Taiangshin. The trophiey of the battalion consist of sixty-eight guns and ten machine guns, besides many other things. Our casualties are estimated at about $500. The enemy left on the battle field over 800 dead bodies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

correspondent of the Rusky Invalid (the army organ) with General Mistchengo's s division of five thousand trans Baikal cossacks, sent to Korea to keep in touch with the enemy, gives a detailed account of ride destined to become classic in cavalry annals. The command rode four hundred miles in a fortnight. They approached to within a days march of Seoul and were anxious to capture the town which would have been an exploit, the correspondent says, to thrill Europe, but imperative orders reached them to retire, and they reluctantly rode back to Wiju.
 The Associated Press learns that Gen eral Mistchenkoes' division Is now east ward of Feng Wang Cheng. threatening Kurokfs rear. It Is believed here that the men who wanted to capture Seoul are capable of seriously hampering the Japanese movement. General Mistchen- kos division is independent of General Rennenkampffs which Is now north of Feng Wang Cheng The cossack raiders into Korea are commanded by Madri- loff.
 It Is understood that the formation of an eighteenth army corps with shortly be announced. The war office says that many of the guns lost at Kin Chou were chinese guns, captured during the boxer uprising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
c.Iebrate Rites Over Dead.

Tolxio, May 29-A solemn religious ana military service in honor of fifteen omi- cers, residents of Tokio who were lost at the time of the disasters to the battle shin Hatsuse and cruiser Yoshino were held today. The procession formed at the naval college and marched through the city to the Aoyata cemetery. Four small caskets. containing relics of the deceased officers. were borne on gun carriages battalions of marines and soldiers es- corting them, while resting on pillows on top of the casqets were the post numous decorations awarded the officers.
 Conspicuous among the features of the cortege were dozen white-robbed Shinto police. who conducted the religious cere- monial. and the widows and other fe- male relatives of the deceased officers clad in pure white, who rode behind the gun carriages.
 The entire naval staff and representa- tives of the army and of other depart ments. delegations from schools, guilds and labor unions participated The for eign naval attaches joined the cortege at Aoyata cemetery. Crowds filled the streets through which the procession moved. and bowed in prayer when the caskets passed.
 Cossacks Made Famous Ride.
 St Pefershi,ro May a0 2.10 mA-The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
MONTGOMERY IS VISITED
 BY A BIG $38O,OOO FIRE
Buildings of the Alabama Cotton and Storage Company Are Totally Destroyed, as Well as 4600 Bales of Cot
 ton Contained in the Warehouses

n 4 ONTGOMERY. May 9 9-(Specia1.) )- M Fire in the Alabama Cotton and Storage company known as the Atlanta Compress company today de- stroyed the building and forty-six hun dred bales of cotton. The loss on the cot ton is s2s0,Oo0 and the on the building s1oO.oOO Insurance on the building was s65OOo and the cotton is practically cov- cred in marine companies.
 The building was a one-story brick of modern pattern. It is not known how the fire started. Two weeks ago there was twice as many bales in the warehouse as were caught today
 It was S:10 a. m. when the alarm was turned in, but as the plant is located in suburb in Montgomery, and about
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
Cleveland Invited to Mexico.

Mexico City. May 29.-At meeting held by the members of the committee charged with the festivities to be held in this city by the American colony July 4, 1t was re- solved to send an invitation to ex-Pres- dinet of the United States. Grover Cleve- land, to be present here on that day and make the official speech. The letter sent to the distinguished American Is signed by the president of the committee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
Crew Was Deafened.
LITTLE BUSINESS DONE.
Operators on London Stock Exchange
 Occupied With Settlement.

London. May 29-There was very littla, business done on the stock market lasti week operators being occupied with thei settlement.
 While the uncertainty of the Russian Japanese was induced feeling of hesita-i ton, and a consequent heaviness ini prices, Russians continued well supporteds by Paris and the news of the Kin Choul battle only caused fractical fall in Rus-i sian bonds None of the markets showeds noteworthy features. American railroadl securities advanced slightly early in theT week, but the advance was not maintai&
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

Washington, May 2.-The following rahlogram has been received at the Jap anese legations
 Tokio, May 29.-General Oku, command ing the army attacking Kin Chou, reports that in the attack on Nanshan Hill the fourth division formed the right wing. the fifth division the left wing and the fl division the center. The enemy con- sisted of one division of the field army and two batteries of field artillery, be- sides fortress artillery and marines.
 The fourth division taking advantage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
British vsseI Goes Ashore.

Kingston. Jamacia. May 29.-The British steamer Rosetti. having on board 450 la-f borer from the United Fruit companys plantation. went ashore off Port Royal, last night while on her way to Bocas del Toro, and up to the present time all efforts to float her have proved futile. ! The vessel lies in an exposed position.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
MANY CALL TO PAY
 TRIBUTE TO QUAY
FUNERAL OF THE PENNSYLVA- MIA SENATOR WILL BE VERY SIMPLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH HIS LAST WISHES.

Beaver, Pa, May 2e.--Many prominent people visited this place today for the purpose of expressing sympathy to the family of the late Senator M. S. Quay, but only few of the most intimate friends were permitted to view the re- mains of the dead man.
 It was announced by the family, carry ing out the dead senator's dying re- quest, there will be no ostentation in the funeral arrangements. The final arrange ments made today are that the body shall remain in the senator's bedroom where he died until Tuesday, when it will be carried to the First Presbyterian church in charge of Post 473 G. A. R., of which Senator Quay was a member. and lie in state from g a. m. until 1 p. m. The church will then be cleared and at 2 o'clock the funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. J. S. Ramsey, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, assisted by the Rev. Appleton Bash, D. D.. of the Methodist Episcopal church
 President Roosevelt cannot attend the funeral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
JAPANESE THANK
 THE UNITED STATES
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED RECORD THEIR GRATITUDE FOR HAVING OPENED COUNTRY TO NEW LIFE AND CIVILIZATION.

London May 30.-The correspondent of the Standard at Tokio telegraphs that a memorable gathering of educationalists and students representing the imperial univer sity and other institutions of learn ing on Saturday enthusiastically passed resolution recording their gratitude to the government of the United States for having opened Japan to a new life and to a new civilization by the Perry treaty.
 They expressed gratitude to the Amerl- can people for a constant friendship ana sympathy during the past half century, and especially during the current year. ----------------------- guns, but failed on account of the dark ness.
 Awful Fire Drove Them Back.
 In the main attack the Japanese artil- lery continued shelling Nanshan Hill, seeking to destroy entanglements and otherwise clear the way of the infantry but every time the infantry advanced the awful Russian fire drove them back.
 In the meantime, the Russians had re- inforced their right under cover of two field batteries, previously withdrawn from Napshan with fresh infantry, whose fire NN~~N entire Japanese line.
 Very critical at this time was the sit- uation for General Okus forces. for at the wavering of the line under the rein forcement of the Russian infantry, came the reports from the Japanese batteries that the ammunition was almost exhaust ed. General Oku reports that he knew he could not hope to continue the battle much longer, so he decided to make an assault in force regardless of casualties.
 Used Remaining Ammunition.
 Then the artillery opened fire with the remaining ammunition and the first divis- ion courageously assaulted the Russian center only to be beaten back During this time the fourth regiment artillery had been pounding the Russian left. Sudden ly the Japanese squadron began pouring shells into the Russian left, and it's noisy awakening was succeeded by the on- slaught of the fourth division on the demoralized left wing of the defenders and the victory was won.
 The beaten forces, badly shattered, re- treated toward Port Arthur, exploding the Tafang Cheng magazines they receded. A detachment of Japanese in- faDtry pursued the retreating Russians far into the night.
 General Oku estimates that the force of the enemy consisted of one line dlvi- sion, two batteries of field artillery. some fortress artillery and marines.
 General Oku telegraphed his opinion that the Russians intended to check the Japanese advance at Nanshan in order to protect Port Arthur.
 Reside the big guns. a miscellaneous as- sortment of Russian property was cap tured.
 General Oku concludes his report by heartily thanking the navy for It's CO., optraticn. The Japanese captured num- Der of Russian officers and men
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
THE WEATHER.

Washington, May 29-Forecast for | Alabama: Showers and cooler Mon ! day: Tuesday fair; fresh south { winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
laps Play Many Tricks.

Kai. Ping, May S.-(Delayed in trans nission.)-The Liao Tung frontier guards several times have come into collision with the Japarese cavalry. The Japanese tactics have been to retreat and entice the guards towards the Japanese infantry. which lay in wait New Chwang reports that Japanese troops have not landed there as reported. Foreign merchantmen cor tinue to arrive in that port. The gun boat siuoutch still guards the mouth of the Liao river
 Battle Fought Near DaIny. Che Foo, May 2s-u0:ao p. m.)--A Chi nese. who arrived from Dalny today
 
 lcontInusd on Second Paae)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

Cossacks Made Famous Ride. St. Petersburg. May 30. 2:1o a. m.)-The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30

division vainly endeavored to reach these guns, but failed on account of the dark
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-20
THE SOUTH ON THE MAIN ISSUE

There is no denying the fact that,
so far as the South is concerned, the
real issue In the pending Presidential
campaign is the much dreaded race
question, with which Mr. Roose-
velt shows a strong disposition to
meddle. If he stirs strife upon this
line, as seems most probable, the re-
suit will be one fearful to contemplate.
If fhe Northern Democratic newspa-
pers and speakers will only present
the negro question 10 the voters of
that section in all of its hideous de-
formity there is no doubt as to the re-
suit in the defeat of Mr.. Roosevelt.
To the South this is the paramount
question. All others are insignificant
in comparison, ard none are quicker
to recognize the fact than Northern
Republicans who come South to make
their homes permanently with us
nearly all of whom go to the polls
side by side with lifelong Democrats
and cast their ballots for the white
mans party.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-20
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-20

The Legislature has agreed upon
lower tax rate for this year, notwith1-
standing the many applications for
larger appropriations. Where is the
money coming from to meet these
appropriations? It is apparent that
increase in tax returns will not pro-
vide it. There will be an increase in
returns, but the lower tax rate will
doubtless offset it. For several years
we have been asking that the question
of biennial sessions be submitted to
the people,
Several constitutional amendments
will be submitted to them at the next
election. Why not also, submit a.
biennial sessions amendment?
We see no way in which the state
can economic to better advantage
than having biennial sessions. AS we
have pointed out often there are only
about four states that now have annual
sessions of the Legislature, and there
are states that have quadrennial ses-
slons. Those that have quadrennial
sessions have all the legislation they
need.
Why not try biennial sessions in
this slate? Who is it that insists upon
annual sessions? Let those who do
come out and defend their position.
Let it be known why it is that 1t is
thought annual sessions are necessary.
If annual sessions are not necessary
why not use the money now spent for
one of the sessions every two years for
some other purpose? Besides, it
would be a great relief to have a ses-
sion only once in two years. There is
altogether too much legislation. A
few good laws enacted as the need for
them arose would be more satisfactory
than the mass of legislation that is
now turned OUT every year.
Is there no one in the Legislature
who is wiling to take up this matter
and present it to that body? Let the
people express their opinion on it.
The politicians are always saying they
are willing to trust the people. Why
not consult them in respect to the
question of biennial session ?-Sayan-
nah News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-20
Tie Times-Recorder is the
AMERICUs. Ga. JULY 90, 1904.
MENACE TO STATE PROPERTY

Hon. Guyt McLendon, in his card
to the people of Georgia, published on
Sunday last, sounds a warning re.
specting the future of the states pro.
perty, the Western and Atlantic Rail.
road which, he asserts, will be practi~
cally destroyed If the Louisville and
Nashville parallels it from atlanta to
Chattanooga, as is proposed.
Mr., McLendon publishes with his
card copies of two letters previously
written by him to Governor Terrell,
calling his attention to the danger
threatening the state road.
He likewise presented Gov. TerrelPs
reply, merely acknowledging receipt
of the letters.
The Louisville and Nashville, which
is practically the lease of the state
road, is now building parallel road
from Dalton to Atlanta. It IS also
buying up vast terminal properties in
Atlanta, thus clearly making its pur-
pose known.
If, as Mr.. McLendon asserts, the
state road is paralleled its entire
length, it's rental value will be practi-
cally wrecked and the school fund of
the state, which comes largely from
this source, reduced enormously.
This deficiency could only be made up
by direct taxation.
The people would pay the school tax
from their pockets, whereas 1t now
comes largely from the rental of the
state road.
Mr.. McLendon presents the conclu-
sion that unless the Governor, or
Legislature, takes prompt action the
sta'e road will be made practically
valueless by the construction of CONS
peting lines which will make heavy
inroads upon it's earning power at no
distant date.
In concluding his first letter to the
Governor, Mr.. McLendon says: "The
situation demands that some one
should give the alarm, and your office
imposes that duty on you. Will you
speak before it is too late?"
Mr., McLendon calls for immediate
legislation in the matter and in con.
Guiding his card says:
''I believe this state needs a revolu-
ton, a political earthquake. [ be-
Iieve the people should in mass meets
ing throughout the state, or through
a convention of their representatives.,
urge upon the Legislature the doing
of things which are essential to the
immediate protection of their in
terests."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-07-20

That s!aunch Democratic paper, the
Philadelphia Record, remarks: 'There
may be occasions when silence would
be silver and speech golden. Occasion
presented itself to Judge Parker, and
he saw it, sized up to it and seized it.
He spoke, and his words had the ring
of true metal. A man who had rather
be right than be President is of the
stuff of which great Presidents are
made"