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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-16
CONTRACT REALLY
 GOES TO SEWALL
Former Birmingham Man Will Raise the Wreck of the Maine From
 Cuban Waters.

Chicago, July 15-Joseph DeWyckon of Havana, Cuba, who is at the Auditorium annex, has been awarded the contract for raising the battleship Maine from Ha- vana harbor. He denies the report that the work is to be performed by a New Orleans contractor and has the contract with him signed by Jose l.. Garcia rep resenting the insular government in the palace at Havana June 8, 1904 MT. De- Wyckoff, who is an American lawyer. claims his inquiries into the legal rights in the matter discloses the fact that the United States government has relin- ouished all claims upon the wreck, the information being gathered from the off, cial correspondence between his govern ment and Cuba.
 MT. DeWyckoff further claims that his contract with the Cuban government is secured by deposit of s25oo made by him.
 Washington, July 15.-It is said by off, ciaIs here that the contract for the rais- mig of the Maine was awarded to Mir. Sewen of Jew Orleans, and that MT. De- Wyckoff signed the contract in behalf of MT. Sewell under power of attorney from the latter. The navy department has not yet reached a conclusion as to the legal title to the Maine wreck. It Is examing the records and thus far do not show that the wreck has been abandoned mi a legal sense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-16
HAVE CONFIDENCE
 IN UNITED STATES
OFFICIALS OF PANAMA BELIEVE THAT THIS COUNTRY WILL IN TERPRET THE TREATY IN ALL FAIRNESS.

Panama, July 15-No settlement has been reached on the questions pending be- tween the republic of Panama and the authorities of the canal zone The Pan- anna government is firm in the belief that the only correct interpretation of the canal treaty is that until the canal shall be constructed, all part of the isthmus are under the direct jurisdiction of Pan- anna.
 The fact that the relations between the Panama government and Maj. Gen. Davis, governor of the canal zone, are very cordial, leads the people of the 4e- public to hope that the questions at issue will be satisfactorily settled.
 One of the results of the situation aris- ing out of the decree issued by Governor Davis establishing a custom house in the canal zone and the order compelling all steamers departing from La Boca to se- cure clearance papers of the United States authorities is the union of all poli- tical parties toward common end. The last act of the assembly before adjourn ing today was to unanimously approve a proposition that all the congressman should go to President Amador and of fer their services in aiding the govern ment to defend the rights of the na- ton.
 The President was deeply moved by this act whca proved that all political par ties are with the government in it's at titude In addressing the congressman, he said he had absolute faith in the gov ernment of the United States whose gen. erous and noble conduct towards the South American republics left no doubt that the canal treaty would be correctly internreteI.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-16
GORMAN MAY YET
 ACCEPT POSITION Friends Urging Him for Ma
 tionaI Chairmanship SENATOR INVERSE TO IDEA It Is Said That He Feels Unable to Attempt the Immense Amount of
 Work That Would De-
 voIve Upon Him.
SENATOR INVERSE TO IDEA

Washington, July 15.-(Special.)-I is learned tonight that strong pressure is being brought to bear upon Senator Cor man of Maryland to have him accept the chairmanship of the democratic national committee. This. it is said, does not at all conflict with the friends of National Committeeman Taggart of Indiana, who would only be too glad to see the chair manship in the competent hands of the Maryland senator. Before the convention was held Senator German is reported to have told several friends that he would not accept the chairmanship. that he did not feel able to undertake the immense amount of work which would necessarily devolve upon him.
 During the past two days Senator Cor man is reported to have been told by number of democrats high in the councils of the party that his selection would be perfectly acceptable to every one in the organization and that there Is really a party demand for his services The sem ator is averse to undertaking the man agement of the campaign but so far as can be learned he has not yet given an answer.
 There is now no doubt however, that he will take q very active part in the cam paign and be in frequent consultation with the committee. Senator Davis of West Virginia, the vice presidential nom inee is said to be especially insistent that Senator German take the national chair manship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-16

hours conference with Judge Parker. He declined to discuss the conversation
 Did you go to New York to har- monize the existing differences there?' he was asked.
 q know of no legislative differences needed to be harmonlzed,P he answered.
 What can you say regarding the chair man ship of the national committee. es- peciaIly with reference to the reported possibility of it's going to August Bel montn
 Nothing; that matter is still open"
 On the question as to the national craftsmanship, Judge Parker has given much thought At present four men are mentioned-Mr. sheehan, MT. Belmont, Senator German and MT. Taggart
 No one is closer to Judge Parker than MT Sheehan; none evidently will be more influential in the canIpaign than he, but he makes no secret of the fact that he does not want to be national chairman, and it is believed that Judge Parker will accede to his wishes in the matter.
 As to the date for national committee meeting, MT. Sheehan said today that it remains to be fixed
 Will Meet Before August.
 The committee can be called together on days notice and probably will meet before the first of August, but several more conferences will doubtless inter vene. There was a rumor in Kingston tonight circulating with d good deal of insistency that Judge Parkers personal campaign headquarters will be establish ed in Kingston, and that he would meet visiting delegations there rather than at Rosemont In support of this rumor this fact was cited that Kingston is more easily reached by the New York Central (by ferry from Rhine Clfff) the Ulster and Delaware and Wakill Valley and roads. and the numerous Hudson river boats. whiie Esopus is available only by way of the West Shore.
 Those who are in a position to know, do not attach great value to this rumor. They call attention to the fact that the extensive Improvements at Esopus by the West Shore were not undertaken with out the full Knowledge of Judge Parker and MT. Sheehan. and point to MT. Shee- hans deliberate selection of his own sum rner home at Esopus rather than in Kingston The preparations are now near ly complete for the installation of the judges campaign office and headquarters for newspaper men in the little lodge house by the gate of Rosemount are cited Rosernount has become a center of eager interest to passengers on all the passing boats Nearly all Of them blow a salute as they pass and in the day time little Alton Parker, Judge Parkers grand son, answers the salute with big Amer ican flag.
 In the evening some one. usually Sec retary McCausland. answers the salute with a rocket or Roman candle. The bug Ter on the Mary Powell blows Taps" as the boat leaves Esopus landing, which Is just in front of Rosemount
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-16
Japs Fled in Disorder.

respondent of the Associated Press in the field repeats the story of a Japanese disas- ter at Port Arthur July 10, but does not add any details except the statement that after the repulse the Japanese fled in great disorder. and that they were pur- sued hotly by the Russians. He says an aide to General RennankaIhpf and seven Cossacks were wounded in the skirmish in which the general was shot Cbetween Liao Yang and Siamatza, in which the Japanese were repulsed)
 Two divisions of Japanese reinforce ments are landing at Dalny, the core spondent says. and he adds that wounded Japanese prisoners captured on Black mountain, who died subsequently, were buried with military honors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-16

San Antonio. July 16. 3 a. m.-South- bound passenger train No. on the Inter national and Great Northern railway was held up at Il o'clock Friday night about four and one-half miles south of Oak wood. The first intimation the railway officials had of the hold up was the ap- pearance of two frightened passengers at Oakwoods, who awoke the operator at that point. They could say nothing be- yond the fact that the train had been held up.- They did not know how many robbers there were in the party, and did not remain on the scene long enough to learn if an attempt was made to blow up the mail or express car
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-16
THROUGH TRAIN IS HELD
 UP BY BANDITS IN TEXAS

Train No. left St. > Thursday night at S:sO o'clock ar .Sne to-arrive in san Antonio this v ng It carried both registered and. o 4ary mail, in ad- dition to express seered matter. Con ductor Bicrnt 0, ,,o'Antonio is in charge of the train g Engineer McQuili of Palestine is sSe throttle.
 At 2 o'cl lis morning. the train had not repo. 4t any station. and this led the officia to believe that something serious had occurred after the hold up. It is thought the affair occurred at Spears which is blind-Siding Steps have been taken to notify sheriffs and other officers and to start a posse immediately after the robbers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-16
PLATT TALKS OVER
 POLITICAL OUTLOOK
Spends Several Hours With President Roosevelt at His Home at
 Oyster Bay.

Oyster Bay, l.. l., July 15.--United States Senator Thomas c. Platt of New York arrived here today and had a conference with President Roosevelt. The senator came by invitation of the President, who desired to consult him regarding the out look of political affairs in general, and in New York state in particular. few days ago the President held an extend ed conference with Governor Odell, and it was the idea of obtaining the benefit of the views of both of the New York lead. CTS that he invited Senator Platt to visit him today. President Roosevelt Is seeking the counsel and advice of republican lead CTS throughout the country in whose sa- gacity and wisdom he has confidence. Some of the men he sees personally if conference can be reached without too great inconvenience, but with many he exchanges views by correspondence His personal mail aside from his official busi- ness is very heavy, and he devotes much time to it each day.
 Accompanied by hiss secretary Senator Platt arrived by train from New York. The President had sent to the station one of his carriages to convey the senator to Sagamore Hill. No stops were made in the village Senator Platt being driven di- rectly to the Presidents home.
 Senator Platt was the guest of President Roosevelt at luncheon and spent several hours with him. He then went to Man haitian Beach where he received few friends tonight who congratulated him on the 71st anniversary of his birth.
 Regarding his conference with the President Senator Platt said:
 q had a pleasant and satisfactory talk with President Roosevelt. We discussed national politics and to some extent po- fitical conditions in New York state. We did not consider the subject of the re- publican gubernatorial nomination at all. Our conference did not relate to the tick ct. I think we both may be said to be for the man who has the greatest strength with the people. Who that may De- don't know. Concerning possible nomi- nees for governor or for any other ofhce there is nothing can say at present. Per haps after I have consulted with republi- can leaders over the state, l may nave something to say; but not now
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-16
Attaek Made WIth Hayonets.

St. Petersburg. July Is, (4:12 a. m9-A special dispatch from Ia Tohe Kiao dat ed July 4 repeats the account of the attempted storming of Port Arthur on July 10 and says that the Russians as- assumed the offensive and attacked with the bayonet. The Japanese retired in the widest disorder. The Chinese esti- mate the Japanese losses at 22,0O0.
 The spirit of the Japanese, the dis patch says, is sinking as the result of the Port Arthur defeat is circulated.
 Cholera and dysentery are epidemic at Feng Wang Chang, and many deaths occur daily.
 A heavy Japanese move IL Is re- ported east of Hai Cheng.
 The Russians reconnoitered Kai Chou before meeting the Japanese. They drew the shrapnel fire of the Japanese, but having found them, the Russians retired without loss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-16
KOREANS AIDING
 JAPANESE ARMY At Least 10000 of Them Arc
 Enrolled in the Service nnnr TIlu nr mn nonrp
MORE TALK OF BIG JAP LOSSES
Chinese Estimate Places Casualties of Port Arthur at 9 ,ooo-Tol<io Dis trusts All Rumors About
 the Disaster.

Mukden, July 15.--Ail is quiet in the direction of the Russian left flank. me populace is following peaceful occupa- tions and working in the fields.
 It seems certain that the Japanese right flank is weak.
 According to the Chinese the Japanese are making great preparations for the coming rains, which are due Tn earnest about July S1. The rains heretofore nave been only mere chance downponrs.
 There Is confirmation of the fact already reported that Koreans are guarding the Japanese rear.
 There are 10000 Koreans regularly en- rolled in the Japanese service, and these with leaven of Japanese and under Jap anese officers. are guarding the lines or communication. There has been sudden movement of the Japanese right flank to the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-16
ARE IN GOOD TRIM. Harvard-YaIe Athletic Team Engage In Preliminary Practice at Brighton.

Brighton, Eng. July 15.-The Harvard Yale athletic teams which arrived here yesterday afternoon. engaged in prelimin- ary practice today at Preston park. The managers of both teams informed rep rssentative of the Associated Press that the men were in excellent condition and confident that they will give a good ac- count of themselves.
 An,bsssador Choate will give a reception .o the Harvard Yale teams one day next week. A conference of the managers will he held July IS to make final arrangements for the teams to go to London the day before the meeting with Oxford and Cam bridge, July a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-16
OFFICIAL SHOWS MEN
 HOW TO KILL A STEEK.

HIrAGo Juy 15The Arthur Meeke general man
 ager for Armour show the office force and inside heip \L how to slaughter produced not little excitement as well as some the general manager at the stock until Assistant superintendent Shaw had tail around post and MT Meeker dealt with sledge
 MT MeeEer and when he stood over the steers dropped though animal struggled to rushed believing Assistant t Shaw vany tugging maddened bulls draeeed tail around post sledge ended the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-16
Another Eiaht July ii.

London. July 15.-A dispatch to a news
 .o,,oy from St Petersburg says that the =, office announces the receipt of des- ,atch from Port Arthur confirming the renort that the Japanese sustained con- s,5arabIe losses on July Il, the exact par ticniars of which have not yet been as certained. According to the despatch. the russians recaptured all the positions ,ateIy taken by the Japanese
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-16
Russians occupy Jap Position.

Ia Tche Kiao, July 14.-tDelayed in transmission. )-The latest reports regard ing the assault on Port Arthur July 10 nlaces the Japanese losses in killed or wounded at 25.oO0 and those of the Rus sians at $500. The Japaneses retired and inc Russians occupied their position.
 The Japanese have now changed their frontal position and a big battle Is ex- pected at the eastern portion Of the de lenses owing to the Japanese turning movement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-16
HAS MORE TROUBLE.
Mrs. ParnelI Is So III She Is Unable to
 Attend Court.

London. July 15.-The financial and other difficulties of Mrs Parnell, widow of Charles Stewart Parnel. have cropped ED again in the Brighton bankruptcy court where, at a meeting of the credi- tors. the testimony of a doctor was given. showing that she is so seriously ill that she never again will be able to attend court. The case therefore was ad- lourned until tomorrow,
 It was announced from London. Janu- ary 30 last that a receiving order in had been granted against Mrs. Parnell In April 1901 1t became known that Mrs Parnell had lost SlSOQ0, part of a trust fund for her daughters. which her lawyer had invested in bad securities The lawyer was suspended for six months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-16
Win Break Through Lines.

st. Paul. Minn.. July 15.-The struggis between the 900 strikers and the Swift a Co. branch at South st. Paul, in the ef- fort of the company to man their plant at that point will reach crisis tomor- row morning when a force of more than hundred regular police and deputy of- ficers will attempt to break through the well-organized picket lines surrounding tho Swift yards.
 So daring have the strikers become that they have refused to allow any person to pass their lines today except on presenta- tion of pass signed and sealed by the president and the secretary of the local union branch. Not even telegraph mes- sengers or the clerical employees of $he' company have been excepted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-16

their difficulties in carrying off their dead and wounded during the retreat
 The Russians had expected movement in this direction. and company of cav airy with two guns lay in ambush in the nigh grass. catching the Japanese in the rnostI difficult part of the coast road. and shattering their advance column. The artillery fire of the Russians was splen- did. nd the Japanese were unable to make an effective reply. They were forced to retreat The Russian losses were six allied and seven wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-16
rokio Does Not Believe Story.

London, July 15.-The Tokio correspond ent of the Times in dispatch filed at 5:45 D. m July 15, says that the St. Peters burg story of a Japanese repulse with heavy casualties at Port Arthur July 10 Is wholly discredited in Tokio, where no such reports have been received.
 It is believed the story originated .n Shanghai
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-16
1nz Eurnaces in Rlast.

Youngstown, O., July 15.Judge Butler. Jr, chairman of the Bessemer Pig Iron association. reports that of 15S furnaces. users of Lake Superior ore. there were on hand July l, l07 furnaces in blast and n out Of blast. Sixty per cent of tha tonnage capacity is in blast and 6 out of blast. and an increased idle capacity from June 1 of 15 per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-16
Disturbance in Sioux City.

Sioux City. July 15-As the non-unfon men were leaving the cudahy plant after work today they were get upon by gang of union workmen who jeered them and threw bricks and stones. Street car win dows were smashed. but no one was seri- oualv injured In event of trouble here after the non-union men will sleep at tho packing plant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-16
cossacks Ambush Japs.

vysc Yang. July 15.-Generai Samsonof .erious,v checked the Japanese advance in the direction of Yin Row July IL His Cos~acps ambushed the Japanese column
 . nd mt 1o0o out of action. The Japanese atfempted to advance along the coast to Yin Row, but they were hindered oy the unnzshy country. which also increased
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-16
St. Petersburg Eager for News.

St. Petersburg July 16-(2:16 a. m)- The lack of further news regarding the engagement at Port Arthur on the night of July 10 is very puzzling. That the Ja- panese were heavily defeated is not doubted here, but in the absence of fur ther information, the extent of the dis aster that befell them is beginning to be seriously questioned
 Definite news has been received from viceroy Alexieff's headquarters at Muk- den that the week before the engage ment at Port Arthur. Major General Flock administered a severe defeat to the Japanese July and 5, driving them from the heights commanding Lunzantan Pass with a loss of 200. This is considered here as proof that there has been heavy fighting before the fortress of Port Ar thur and as making the silence of Tolkio regarding it all the more significant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-16
Dispatch Boat is Captured.

London, July 15.-The Morning Posts Shanghai correspondent cabling July To saws that the Chicago Daily News de- snatch boat Fawan has been seized by the Russians and lowed into Port Arthur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-16
Another Enoaaement of Port Arthur.

London, July 16.-The Shanghai corres- pondent of the Morning Post cabling un- der date of July IS says:
 "A naval engagement took place today off Port Arthur
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-16
Kyle Takes Oath.

Judge Osceola Kyle of Decatur, Ala, who was appointed by President Roose- welt upon the recommendation of Booker T- Washington one of the judges of the Panama canal zone today took the oath of office Kyle Is the second democrat to get position with the commission;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-16
New Revenue Ruling.

In response to a request for a decision by International Revenue Collector Franks, the commissioner of international revenue hold that cases of whiskey bot tied in bond should be entered by whole sale liquor dealers when received or sent out by them, and that a case of distilled spirits bottled in bond is regarded as a
 package, the possession and identity of which should be capable of being traced. The commissioner also holds that physi- clan who furnishes patients with distilled spirits, wine or malt liquors to which no drug or medicinal ingredient has been added involves himself in special tax lia- bility under the international revenue
The colored American., 1904-08-13
t1t6rnnd onnf'in of th, United Order oftnaBebrnps

United
of OF
ship both male female and consists of all persons good
sick benefits from 81 week and
date dues $sOoOo; death @
efts $7I4,37875
and July each Sick benefits paid
benefits
locality application w. l.
of his authorized deputies
training Of e their dvelopme-
Rosebud of
This department. like the Senior Fountain sick benefits
Circles and fees dues according the following
The colored American., 1904-08-13

OF bodily injury. There are those that
think that Negroes should not allow
themselves to be used to help corpor-
atoms against striking employees. but
we are not of the number, on the the
Ory that man has the right to quit
work if he is dissatisfied and another
man has the right to take the Job if
he wants work and is satisfied with
the conditions Of employment. The
theory that a man may not only re-
fuse to work but that he may also pre-
vent others from working is an abb
surdity which cannot be recognized
or tolerated without destruction of
personal liberty and OF business enter
prise. This would be the outcome Of
it if labor unions were allowed to have
their way Equally absurd and intol-
cradle is the theory that employers
may fix prices and wage rates arbi-
trarily without regard to the inter
ests of the public, by whose sufferance
they are allowed to exist. The fore
ing of this condition of affairs on the
public in the past two decades by cap
ital and labor has been provocative
of great loss, suffering and inconven-
ience to the masses Of people, and calls
more loudly for reasonable ACTON at
this time than at any previous time.
The great drawback to securing the
necessary remedial legislation is the
fear in which both of the great parties
stand of both capital and labor. Meth
er party will force the matter of relief
until the voters of the country COM
pei 1T to do so. That time can not be
far off,
The striker and the strike breaker,
as well as the corporations and the
trusts, are here to stay, and will stay
and fleece and inconvenience the mass
OF the American people until they are
taken in hand and given to under
stand that they are the servants and
not the masters Of the people at large.
New York Age