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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
Rumors of Severe Fighting.

London, April 22.-Rumors of severf fighting on the Yalu are reported in var ious forms and from various points.
 For instance the Shanghai correspond ent of the Morning Post says he hears that the first Japanese army has crossed the Yalu without opposition and ths Chronicles correspondent at Seoul saya that heavy fighting has occurred but that for strategic reasons it is impossible to send particulars.
 No authentic news, however, has reach- ed London showing that anything has happened beyond skirmishing.
 According to the Teegrapks s St. Peters, burg correspondent the Russian strate- glsts are reluctantly arriving at the con- yiction that General Kuroki is engaged in the adventurous plan of advancing along the middle reaches of the Yalu river via Rang Ge and despite enormous difficulties is moving his army over the mountain paths, his purpose being to outfank the Russian position on the right bank of the Yalu.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23

stunt It occurred to him that 1t would be good Idea while congress is doing nothing to have crum confirmed.
 Tie President communicated this Idea to the senate leaders and they are look ing around to see what can be done about it. The President has his heart set upon Crum's confirmation. but the republicans realize that it will be difficult to grati- fy his desire. The main objection is senatorial courtesy" Senator Tillman of South Carolina has gone south for his health and is unable to enter his objections to Crum. Hence it would be very discourteous to him to call up the case. In the second place the democrats under the leadership of Senator German do not believe that Crum should be con- firmed, and as one of them put 1t this morning the session will go Into the summer before a vote can be reached. It is therefore likely that the President will fail in his undertaking and Crum will have to receive another recess appoint ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
GAINES AFTER BEEF TRUST.
Calls on Attorney General for Informa
 ton About Case.

Washington, April 22.-Representative Gaines of Tennessee today introduced a resolution calling on the attorney gen. eral to inform the house at this ses- sion" why he has not moved to advance the beef trust case in the supreme court of the United States 'as one of the recog- nized public importance" the same as the merger case was advanced and why he has not instituted criminal proceed ings against the defendants in the beef trust" case.
 It also asked what information he has that the beef trust Is violating the in- junction against 1t and what information he has showing or tending to show that there is another and different beef trust engaged in interstate commerce in viola tion of the antitrust law.
 The resolution was referred to the com mittee on interstate and foreign com merce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
NO ACTION TAKEN.
The Senate Committee Considers the
 Promotion of Colonel Mills.

Washington, April 22.-The nomina- tion of Col Albert Mills, superintendent of the Military academy at West Point, to be brigadier general, was before the senate military committee for more than an hour today. The nomination was op- posed by Senators Scott and Blackburn, who opposed the policy of jumping army officers over the heads of officers of superior rank.
 Senator Spooner supported the Presi- dents action in naming Colonel Mills for promotion as did Senator Quarles and others. A quorum disappeared so the senate committee adjourned without talk ing action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
BURLINGTON WILL BUILD
 NEW LINE TO THE GULF

Kansas City, April 22.-The Star today says:
 The Burlington railway system Is to oe extended from Kansas City to the Gulf Of Mexico if plans now under considera- tion by it's owners and chief officers are carried out. It is proposed to run the new line south from Kansas City through Ok lahoma City to Houston. and thence to tidewater at Galveston. The Burlington is seeking a gulf outlet so as to be in bet ter shape to handle the immense grain shipments which originate on its lines In the northwest. part of the plan Is to make Kansas City an immense storage and transfer system for grain. To that end q number of elevators will be built on the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
CONFIDENCE MAN DIES.
Was Famous on Two Continents for
 His SwindIes.

New York, April 22.-Francis Coleman, better known as "Coloneli'' and until ten years ago regarded as one of the shrewd- est confidence" men in the world, died in Bellevue hospital from pneumonia He was penniless.
 Coleman, who was highly educated, be- gan to achieve notoriety thirty-fve years ago. when he followed a well known cir GUS. He became known as most fas- tidious dresser and seldom wore the same suit of clothing more than few days. In the early sos he went to Europe, re- mained several years, and was accused of participating in many swindles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
TABLET IS UNVEILED.
Marks the Location of the Fort Which
 Was Built By Gen. Oglethorpe.

Savannah, April 22.-The colonial dames and daughters of the American revolu- tion unveiled at Frederick. Brunswick, a bronze tablet marking the ruins of the fort erected by General oglethorpe at that point.
 The exercises were under the auspices of the Colonial Danes. Hon F. A. Sto- wall of this city was the orator of the occasion. The tablet was yelled with a British flag which was withdrawn after the opening exercises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
MEN WERE COOL.
Captain cowIes' Report Is Considered
 at Meeting of Cabinet.

Washington, April 23-Aside from some naval matters which were brought up by Secretary Moody, no business of impor- tance was transacted at today's meeting of the cabinet All the members were present except Secretary Taft and Post master Payne. Secretary Moody present. ed a report from Captain Cowles of the battleship Missouri, giving the details of the disaster on that ship. Captain Cowles describeld the danger in which the great vessel was and spoke of the remarkable presence of mind and courage of the en- tire personnel of the crew at the moment when 1t was supposed the vessel was doomed to destruction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23

9s0 acres owned by the Burlington in Clay county, Missouri.
 For several years the Burlington has been negotiating with existing gulf lines to secure a lease or trackage arrange ment from Kansas City to Saltwater, but having failed in this it is now said co have arrived at decision to build it's own line from Kansas City south. Part at least of the right of way has been SC. cured. H. w. Bean of Chicago. who has been in the employ of the Burlington since 1885, has been in the south four months securing right of way.
 Mir Bean has, 1t is asserted, secured all the right of way through Texas touching at Bonham, Honey Grove and Sulphur Springs, and right of way through Kansas and through Oklahoma to the Texas line has also practically been secured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
Chicago Wins a Victory.

Chicago, April 22.-The inter-city tournament here tonight between Bos- ton and Chicago boxers resulted in a victory for Chicago, the local men win ming three of the bouts, Boston secur- ing one, and the remaining fight was a draw. Each side scored two knock outs and the remaining fight was de- clared draw. =. the windup between former welterweight champion Martin Duffy and Billy Melody of Boston, Duffy was knocked out in the fourth round
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
CHARGED WITH MURDER.
True Bills Returned Against pr. Smith
 and Mrs. Miller.

Oran, Mo, April 22.-In the final report of the Scott county grand jury today in- dictments were returned against Dr. Warren Smith and Mrs. Lydia Miller. charging them with having murdered Mrs. Miller's husband, Harry Miller.
 Miller was found dead in bed in his home in Sikestown, Mo, few weeks after his marriage. Dr. Smith and Mrs. Miller were admitted to bail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
MARAUDING WILL
 COME TO AN END
PRESENCE OF JAPANESE SQUAD RON ALONG EAST COAST OF KO- REA WILL EFFEcTuALLY CHECK THE RUSSIAN PREPARATIONS.

Seoul, April 22.-6 D. m.-A special mes sage from General San brings additional details of the recent Russian attack of Sing Jin in northeastern Korea. The messenger reports that the Russians burned the Eapanese consulate s9d Ko- rean customs warehouse, rihed the tele- graph office and finally. 1t is supposed, retired to the northward
 The presence of a Japanese squadron along the east coast of Korea will. it is thought. effectually stop all further Rus sian marauding expeditions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
Freddv Green Is Knocked out.

Toledo, O., April 22.-William Fitz- gerald of New York stopped Freddy Green of this city in the fourth round of what was to have been ten-round go. Two swings on che jaw sent Green down twice in the fourth, and when he got up the second time a straight jab sent him down for the count.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
Steam Launches Were Engaged in Laying Explosives When
 the Accident Occurred
SEVERE FIGHTING IS IN
 PROGRESS ALONG YALU
Attempt Is Made to Assassinate Gen. eral kuropatkin by Two Begqars Russians Send Out Scout
 Ing Parties.

St. Petersburg, April 22.-The em- peror has received the following tele- gram from Vice Admiral Alexieff, bear- ing today's date:
 "I respectfully report to your mai esty that today during the placing Of mines by some steam launches Lieu tenant Pell and twenty men were killed through mine exploding prematurely under the stern of one of the launches"
 St Petersburg, April 22.-vice Admiral Alexieff's s announcement of the destruc- ton of a lounch and the loss of twenty one men by the explosion of Russian torpedo at Port Arthur has added to the gloom which prevailed since the disaster to the Petropavlovsk.
 "We are paying the price of our care- lessness." said a member of the admir- alty, and previous disasters seem to teach nothing"
 The war commission suppressed part of the viceroy's dispatch which showed where the mines were being laid It ia believed that as launches were employed they were mining the entrance to the har- bor in order to prevent the Japanese from forcing an entrance and attempting to destroy the remaining ships. It is evident from the closing Of the entrance that vicercy r1exleff has no iu'entlor Of letting his ships go to sea again even against an inferior force, though this may not be the policy of Admiral Skrydl. off who will determine on a plan of opera, tion when he assumes command.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
FOREST FIRES RAGING.
Valuable Timber Lands Are Destroyed
 In Mexico.

Fl Paso, Texas, April PA disastrous forest fire is raging in the Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico, fifteen miles south west of this city and in many places the hills have been swept clean of valu- able timber.
 The fire started a week ago and since then has traversed an area many miles in length. Mountain lions and other wild animals have been driven before the flames and have sought refuge in the val leys near the settlements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
Bank President Commits Suicide.

Little Rock, Ark, April PA special to the Arkansas Gazette from Hot Springs, Ark, says: c. V. Taylor, pres ident of the Morristown, Tenn, Ma tional bank, committed suicide here today by shooting himself through the breast. He lived long enough after the fatal shot to make his will, dispos- ing of very large estate He had been in the city several weeks. The remains will be shipped to his former home tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
Neqrito Baby Dies.

St. Louis, April 22.-Louisa Francis Eihenang, the little Negrito baby who was born Tuesday morning at the Worlds Fair Filipino reservation, died today on the way to hospital. The child weighed only three pounds at birth, and an effort was to have been made to save it's life by means of a baby incubator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
Wedding at Knoxville. Ala.

Tuscaloosa, April 22.-tSpeciaL)-W jam Hamburger and Miss Cleo Croker both popular young people of Knoxville, Ala, were united in marriage at the res- idence of Probate Judge James c. Brown at East End last evening. There were parental objections. The bride was an exceedingly popular member of the grad uating class at the Alabama Central Fe- male college last year and is possessed of an unusually fine character.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
First Court at Buckingham.

London, April 22.-King Edward and Queen Alexandria held their first court at Buckinham tonight. The Americans present were Henry White, secretary of the United States embassy, and Miss White; Major John. II. Beacon, United States attache, and Miss Osborne. daugh- ter of the late Consul General Osborne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
Another Oklahoma Bank Fails.

Hobart, Okla, April 22.-The Farm CTS and Merchants National bank closed it's doors today. President Brad ford says the depositors will be paid in full. The failure was the result of a run, $25,000 having been withdrawn yesterday. The bank had deposits of $55000 and loans and overdrafts ex- ceed,nE sSs.oG.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
Mrs. Roosevelt Dies From Operation.

Eldora, Iowa. April 22.-Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt died at Ackley today as the re- suit of an operation for appendicitis. She was the wife of prominent Iowa miller, who is a cousin of President Roosevelt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
Accidentally Kills Himself.

Richmond, Va. April 22.-William c. A. Gregory, prominent young man, son of Judge Roger Gregory, dean of the law school of Richmond college, today acci- dentally shot and killed himself at the farm of his father in King William courty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
Attempt to AssassInate kuropatkIn.

St Petersburg April 22.-Rumors are in circulate that two beggars attempted the assassination of General Kuropatkin when he was in New Chwang few days ago. It Is said the beggars succeeded in approaching the general and was talking to him, when a guard noticed that one of them put his hand inside his robe. The men were seized and searched and knives were found upon them. It is said that the men were Japanese.
 The rumors cannot be confirmed to- night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
Measure Is a Rider.

Washington April 22.-(Special.)- )-The army camp site measure. which includes an appropriation for ten thousand acre addition to Chickamauga, Tenn, has been placed by the senate military affairs com mittee as a rider In the military academy appropriation bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
Neary Gets the Decision.

Milwaukee, Wis, April 22-Charlie Neary of Milwaukee got the decision on points over Jimmy Briggs of Mas sachusetts in a six-round bout before the Milwaukee Boxing club tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
Wants Mail Sent Free.

Washington, April 2.-Representative Thomas of North Carolina introduced bill today amending the postal laws by providing that one copy of all newspapers or publication of second-class may be sent through the mails free to actual subscrib- CTS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
Furnaces Are Started.

Middlesboro. Ky, April 22.-The Union Iron and Steel company. one of the larg- est concerns of the kind in the country, has started it's furnaces at Big Stone Gap. Va. aftera shutting down of sew eral months. A large force of men is ern- ployed. The Middlesboro furnaces of the Virginia Iron. Coal and Coke company are being put in shape to be blown in. epd it is probable work will begin by the first of June.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
DisoracefuI scenes in vIenna.

Vienna, April 22. Disgraceful scenes caused by the obstruction of the Czechs and socialists took place in the reichsrath today. The sitting had .o be suspended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
Extraditlon Treaty Negotiated.

Havana, April 22.-President Palma sent a message to the senate today announcing the conclusion of an extra dition treaty with the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
Emperor Abandons Visit.

Vienna, April 22-owing to the strike on the Hungarian railway. Em- peror Frances Josef has abandoned his visit to Budapest next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
All FormalitIes Arranged.

"The arrangement includes general conveyance and provisions for deeds ana resignation in the republic Of Panama and in the canal zone now under the Ju- rsdiction of the United States, in which zone the civil law continues in force by reason of the cession of the zone rom A civil law sovereignty. All formaities of the local law on the isthmus have been arranged for and secured to the United States
 .The .property will shortly be delivered on the ~isthmus and upon that being done the purchase price will be immediately paid.
 ..The full text of the principal docu- ments will be made public tomorrow night.
 'srhe United States gets an unencum- bered title"
 The main figures in the transfer have been Messrs Bo and Richman for the company, Messrs. Day and Russell for the United States and Consuls General John K. Gowdy and Roberto Lewis for the United States and Panama respect ively, the two consular representatives joining in alax.ng the seals and attest ing the signatures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
Panama Canal Officially Passes
 to It's New Owner
ALL DOCUMENTS ARE SIGNED
Re2ult of the Negotiations In Paris Has Been Accomplished Quietly and Most Unexpectedly-Wlll
 Be Published.

Paris, April 22-The Associated Press is authorized to announce that the contract by which the ownership of the Panama canal passes to the United States has been signed sealed. delivered and is com plete. The title to the canal route is now vested in the government of the United States.
 The documents by which this transac- ton is consummated bears the signatures of President Bo and Director Richman of the Panama Canal company, who signed for the company as it's responsible off cials. The transfer Is complete and without reservation and the United States secures perfect title.
 This result has been accomplished quietly and most unexpectedly as tho public had been given to understand that the contract would not be executed until after the meeting of the stockholders of the Panama Canal company tomorrow. at which the question of ratification would be presented.
 As a matter of fact however, when the meeting takes place tomorrow Pres ident Bo will announce that the sale has been completed and instead of asking for authority to execute a future contract it will only remain to ratify the contract of sale which the officers of the com pany have already formally completed.
 Only a Few Know.
 Only a few of the highest officers of the company are now aware of the secret which will not be known, except by this announcement in the United states up to the time of meeting.
 It is confidently believed that the com pletion of the sale before the meeting will increase the vote for ratification as 1t will be recognized that nothing more remains but to acquiesce in the action taken by the highest officers of tne com pany.
 When W. A. Day and Charles W. Rus sell, the United States assistant attorney generals who are in Paris to assist In the transfer of the property, were seen tonight by the Associated Press, they re- h1ctantly admitted that the transfer had been consummated, and in order to avoid misunderstanding regarding transac- tion of this magnitude they furnished the following official statement in writing'
 ."The papers transferring the rights and nroperty by the new Panama Canal com nany to the United States have already been executed and delivered They Will be ratified tomorrow afternoon by the stockholders meeting.
Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1904-04-26
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