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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-29
MR. ROOT WILL NOT
 TAKE NOMINATION
WRITES LETTER TO GOVERNOR ODELL DEFINING HIS POSITION. CONFERENCE IS HELD TO DIS. CUSS THE MATTER.

New York, July 2s.-A letter from form CT Secretary of War Elihu Root to Gov. B. B. Odell, in which MT. Root stated that he could not be considered candi- date for governor, and could not accept the place, was read today at a confer ence here of republican leaders.
 The meeting had been called by Cover nor Odell to consider the political condi- tions as they exist in this state. After the letter was read there was a general discussion of various men who have been mentioned in connection with the republi- can nomination for governor In case MT. Root did not accept, but no conclusion was reached.
 While Governor Odell refused to give out the text of MT. Roots letter, 1t Is known that the latter said he was not a candidate for the office of governor and could not accept if nominated.
 Among those discussed for gubernato- rial honors were Lieutenant Governor Francis Higgins, Erastus o. Knight, form CT mayor of Buffalo; former Lieutenant Governor Timothy L. Woodruff, State Senator George R. Maltby of Ogdensburg and General Anson G. McCook The latter has civil war record and was for many years secretary of the United States sem ate, but for the past ten years has not been prominently identified with politics, although a delegate to national conven- tiOns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-29
RUSSIAN RETREAT
 WAS VERY FALLING
Czar's Men Put Up the Best
 Fight They Could
JAP LOSSES WERE HEAVY
Lord Lansdowne Considers Seizure of the Knight Commander as Very Serious Breach of Inter-
 national Law.

Biao Yang. July 2Z-tDelnysd in trans- mission )-The Russian rsF'eemeat from Ia aene KiAo was terribly gaillng to the rank and file. who after two days hard fighting had held their positions and believed themselves on the eve of victory.
 The Russian artillery was better dis posed than In any previous fight. The positions were selected having In view the lesson learned at Vafangow The bat teries scientifically supported each other, all of them being in position to deliver the most effective fire. On the last day fight, July 24, the Russians fired 40l6 shots, and frequently smothered the Japanese fire and caused them to shift their bat teries.
 Colonel Paschenko, whose battery dis tinguished itself had a marvellous escape. He was thrown bodily into the air by the explosion of shell, but was un- harmed and continued to fight Later he was wounded in the hand while waving a signal to the guns At o'clock the ex- treme left of the Russians were ordered to attack. The movement was antici- pated by the Japanese, however, who hurled themselves on the Russian posi- ton. The Barnoulsk regiment bore the brunt of the shock and after hard fight drove off the Japanese In disorder at the point of, the bayonet Marquis Oyama, commander-in-chief Of the Japa- nese field forces, is reported to have been personally in command.
 Supplies at Hai Cheng are running low, and the terrific heat and torrential rains are delaying movements.
 The Japanese loss at Ia Tche Kiao Is estimated at from 4000 to 5000 resulting chiefly from their attempts to take en- trenched positions in the face of heavy artillery fire.
 All is reported quiet on the Russian eastern front.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-29
ANOTHER GIGANTIC
 STRIKE IMMINENT
EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DISTRICT NO. 1 MAY ORDER STRIKE WHICH WILL INVOLVE PRAcTI- cALLY 75,ooo MEN.

Scranton, Pa., July S.-There is grave fear that the executive board of District No. 1, United Mine Workers, will order a strike involving approximately 75,0o0 men when 1t meets in special session here next Monday to consider the question of the refusal of the coal companies to deduct check weighmen's wages.
 The fear of a strike is heightened by the action of the Scranton Coal company today in failing to make the deductions when paying at several of it's collieries.
 The Scranton Coal company agreed to make the deductions after Umpire Car roll D. Wright, in letter 70 District Pres ident Nichols, advised that the deductions should be made.
 A report from Wilkesbarre that the Temple Iron company would make the deductions could not be verified at the company's offices here.
 There Is little hope of the conciliation board reconvening and settling the mat ter as the operators representatives are otherwise engaged between now and Mon- day.
 If the strike Is ordered 1t probably will affect the whole anthracite region.
 The companies seemed to be confined in resisting the demand claiming it is tanta- mount to recognition of the union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-29
M GILLIAN GOES
 ID ESOPUS TODAY
Judge Parker Said to Favor
 Him for Governor
BOY WAIT IS TAKEN IN
He Is Given Good Supper, Bed and Breakfast at Rosemount, and Is Commended for His
 Perseverance.

Esopus,, July 2s.-Mayor George. B. Me Clellan of New York is expected at Rose- mount tomorrow to pay his first Visit to Judge Parker. In view of the denlals that the judge will take a hand In the settlement of a state ticket 1t Is uneer- i tain what part the conference tomorrow will play in Mayor McClellan's guberna- torial boom Judge Parker is said 10 favor Mcclellan, but will not declare himself in favor of any candidate for the governorship.
 While 1t Is stated that Judge Parker yesterday carefully avoided the govern orship nomination as topic of converse tion. the possibilities and the probabili- ties were gone into exhaustively by some of the visitors at Rosemount. The Me- Clellan boom brought the governorship to the fore and the question of whether Tammany would or would not advance Mayor Mcclellan as candidate was thoroughly canyassed.
 Charles F. Murphy was quoted as say ing that the governorship must be left open, and now 1t is said his reason was first to learn positively what the republi- cans intended to do If former Secretary of War Elihu Root Is to be nominated as the republican candidate MT. Murphy Is said to be opposed to MT. Mcclellan for the democratic nominee Several promi- nent democrats argued that IL MT. iSoot is named District Attorney Jerome would be the strongest man to oppose him.
 Judge Parker took In a boy traveller last night, gave him a good supper, bed and breakfast. The boy was Harry F. Cahill. IA years old, of Montclair, N J. who is walking from his home to Hunter, N. Y, where he has relatives. He made the journey to Esopus in three days and spent the last of his money at Marlho- rough, N. Y Judge Parker commended the boy for his perseverance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-29
Severe Blow for Russia.

Paris, July 2S.-The news of M. von Plehve's assassination caused great re- gret and horror in official quarters here where 1t is regarded as being a severe blow to Russia, and an event of consid- erable international importance.
 The impression prevails in well inform ed circles that his death will greatly weaken the influence of the powerful war party favoring an aggressive policy in Manchuria of which Von Plehve, Viceroy Alexieff, Grand Duke Alexander Mlkhail- ovich M Bezobrazoff and General Wog- ack, were the most prominent members thus possibly influencing the future course of events in the far east Though public opinion is likely to suggest M. White as Won Plehve's successor, well informed persons consider this irnprob- able.
 M. Whitte 1t Is stated might exercise a sort of temporary dictatorship, but it is regarded as more probable that if 1t is de- cided to change the existing policy, that M. Gorimikin. who preceded the late M. Sipiaguine as minister of the interior again will be called to office. The fact that von Plehve who was autocratic, was assassinated shortly after manifest ing more liberal tendencies, especially re- garding Jewish questions, causes consid- erabe comment here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-29
CHAS. M. SHEPARD
 RESIGNS POSITION
General Passenger Agent of the M. & o. Sewers His Connection
 With the Road.

Mobile, July 2S.-charles M. Shepard, one of Mobiles best known railroad men and for several years past general pas senger agent of the Mobile and Ohio rail road, has resigned that position.
 The resignation has not yet been public ly announced, but the information comes from reliable source and Is authorita- tive. MT. Shepard is now In New York city.
 Mr. Shepard has filled acceptably many positions with the Mobile and Ohio, lead- Ing to that he has just resigned He is energetic and popular and is regarded as one of the most efficient men in the ser- vice.
 A report has also been printed here that the headquarters of the Mobile and Ohio and the Southern railway would be consolidated and removed to St. Louis
 Col. E. L. Russell, general counsel Of the Mobile and Ohio railroad and it's for mer president, declares there is no truth in the report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-29
GRADING FOR TRACKS.
Much More Room Will Be Needed By
 Roads Entering Meridian.

Meridian. Miss, July 2s-(SpeciaL) 1.-The three military companies of this city were put through regulation drills and guard mount tonight under the supervision of sergt. Maj Mack Parker of Ellisville
 The work of grading for the big exten- sion of the joint tracks from the Mobile and Ohio and Southern railroads began today. The increasing demand for ter minal facilities renders necessary large addition to the trackage of the above roads,
 Mrs. Matte Whitworth Hoskins died Tn this city this morning at 4.40 o'clock She was the daughter of the late Milton B. Whitworth of Lincoln county, the found- CT of Whitworth College of Brook Haven. Mrs Hoskins leaves several daughters and one son residing In this and other states The funeral will take place here tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-29
An Irreparable Loss.

St. Petersburg. July 29-4 a. m.)-The disappearance from the stage of public life of M. von Plehve is recognized by all acquainted with the innerworkings of the government of Russia, as an irrepair- able loss.
 Von Plehve during his two years of of flee as minister of the interior left a profound mark on the administrative re- forms which were slowly but surely leading the country towards more liberal institutions. The outer world considered the late minister from a superficial as- pect as a stern partisan of undiluted auto eracy, but 1t has been no secret to those who knew him well, that he recognized the necessity of bestowing a large meas ure of self-government upon the people as soon as they had become fitted to receive it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-29
IJNPOPUL AR M. VON PLEHVE IS.
 KILLED BY AN ASSASSIN'S BOMB
REPUBLICANS TO HAVE
 LARGE CAMPAIGN FUND

gressional committee. following a practice that has long been common.
 There are intimations that the Panama negotiations hurried to conclusion yield ed the republican campaign good sized contribution. Such matters are arranged quietly, but experts in campaign finance say there were outward signs that be- trayed aid to both the congressional and national tickets
 It is further said that after these ar other alleged contributions were assur < wise republicans began to spread
 word that they were not going to V much money in this campaign. 70 wanted it waged on high plane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-29
WILL NOT LOSE PAY.
Civil Service Commission Makes Rul-
 ing In Case of Negro Bricklayer.

Washington, July 2S.-The civil service commission has decided that Taylor, the non-union bricklayer, on account of whose employment the other bricklayers at the Washington went on strike, could not lose his position or pay during the three days that elapsed between the day his name should have been dropped from the eligible list and the day he again reg istered.
 The July register contains the names of fifty bricklayers, mostly union men, and when the strike was declared and their names were certified they refused to take the places of the strikers. In making up the August register the commission must decide whether this refusal to work with non union men Is sufficient cause to strike their names from the eligible list.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-29
Considered It Our Duty.
Russia Defends the Action.

St Petersburg. July 2S.-l:15 p. m,l-The Russ today prints an important editorial on the case of the Knight Commander which is believed to reflect the attitude of the official government. It quotes ex- tensively from the "Perils of the Work ing or international Law which Is d German standard work on maritime law. and from an English draft of the mari-
 time statutes signed at Turin, in 1896, cit- ing circumstances in which a eaptor has the right to sin-s or burn captured Yes- sel, and continues:
 Consequently, from the standpoint of international law. the British have no right to protest as the nearest port, Xlad- ivostock. was about 1000 miles away. The question or the validity of the capture or vessel Is quite apart and will be settled by prize court Any scussion of the mer- l of place"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-29

Washington. July 2s.-(speciaL)-Th re- publican congressional committee is well supplied with campaign funds according to inside reports The men at the head of that organization have had a long conference. and put aside a supply long in advance. where they can get it.
 Chairman Babcock may have to make a sortie or two when the campaign is near an end just to help out some of the can didates in close districts. but it is said that several interests after having secur- cd what was wanted from congress last winter, generously remembered the con- AAAAA4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-29
PopuIIsts Open in Lincoln.

Lincoln, Neb., July 2s.-Arrangements have been completed whereby Thomas Watson of Georgia, the populist nominee for president, will open his campaign in Lincoln. Word has been definitely receiv- ed from him that he will be in Lincoln on the day of the approaching state convention, August 10, and will make the opening speech of the campaign then. Lincoln Is the home of Thomas Tibbles, the vice presidential nominee of the popu- list ticket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-29
SURPRISES IN TENNIS.
Larned and Campbell, the Champions
 Are Badly Out of Form.

Longwood. Mass, July 8.-Surprises de- veloped in the tennis tournament at the Lynnwood Cricket club today, two for mer champions. w A. Larned and c. S Campbell together with couple of strong players. w J. clothier and E. w Leonard all meeting defeat fin the east ern double events. Campbell was very unsteady and the burden proved too much for Larned.
 Only one match in the singles event war played today. w. J. Clotheir falling into the seni-professional round through his victory over N. P. Hallowell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-29
COTTAGES ARE SHIPPED.
Big Cargo Is Sent to Porto Rico for
 Use of Army Posts.

Savannah. July 2S.-The bark Grace Deering sailed for Porto Rico today car- rving S56 cottages and cargo of other material to be used by the government at a number of posts on the island. The eot- tages are knocked down" The material has all been cut to the proper sizes, planed. mortlsed and in every other way prepared. so that nothing will be needed except 10 fit and fasten together the va rous parts.
 In addition to this cargo the bark car res 100 tons of other cargo. also consigned to the officials of the United States gov ernment on the island
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-29
RusselI VIII Go to Rosemount.

Mobile, July 2S.-Col. F. l.. Russell. gen. eral counsel for the Mobile and Ohio railroad. who was chairman of the Ala bama delegation to the St. Louis conven- ton and yielded the floor to Martin W. Lfttleton of New York to place Judge Parker's name before the convention, has been invited to Rosemount by Judge Par ker and will leave here Sunday to confer with the nominee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-29
sALuTEs THE ENGINEERS.
President Roosevelt Gives Customary
 Greeting at End of His Trip.

Washington. July 2s.-President and par ty arrived in Washington at 6:16 o'clock and were driven directly to the White House. The train which came in exactly on time, was long one, drawn by two engines.
 The Presidents speeiar car, the last one. was left outside the trainshed, and he headed the party with Mrs Roosevelt by his side, walking it's entire length.
 When he arrived at the engines. both engineers were lined up with their right hands carefully wiped, waiting for the customary salute. The President shook hands with each of the crew. using both of his, and got a word of congratulation on the trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-29
Won PIehve Was Very Harsh.

Rerlin. July 2SJ-The evening newspa- ners print lengthy editorials on ---e as- sassination of M. Von Plehve, the Rus sian minister of the interior. Singular nnan,mitv characterlzes the estimates tbev make of the deceased minister. Even the intensely pro-Russan Kreuze Zeitung pronounced him to have been harsh and ruthless in carrying out his policy.
 The Post sees in the murder proof that onnression generates resistance.
 The Neuste Nachrichten and the Taegel- lch Rundschau express no surprise at the murder.
 The Reichsbote, the organ here of those who belong to the orthodox church. connects the agitation of the German so- cialists and the agrarian Tages zeitung, taking the same view.
 The liberal newspapers discuss the event
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-29
Institutions Are Honored.

Washington. July 8.-The war depart- ment today announced the institutions of learning whose students have exhibited the greatest interest, application and pro ficiency In military training. and knowl- edge" and therefore entitled to the ap- pointment of an honor graduate of each as a second lieutenant In the army. pro- vided there shall be sufficient available vacancies. They include SolSh Carolina Military academy, Charleston s. C.. and Virginia Military institute, Lexington. Va
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-29
Another Minister Stoned.

St. Petersburg, July 2S-As Minister of Justice Muravieff was driving to the Peterhof palace this evening to report to Emperor Nicholas the assa ssination of the minister of interior, Won Plehve, stones were thrown at him, and his car riage windows were broken. The iden- tity of the minister's assailants has not yet been discovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-29
Ria Ire In lumber Plant.

Omega, Fla. July 2s.-Fire in the saw and blaming mills of Squire & Son here today resulted in the loss of property valued at slo0Goo. The blaming mill, dry kiln and a large quantity of lumber in the yards were burned. By hard work the saw mill building was saved. The amount of insurance Is not known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-29
WILL UPHOLD THE
 COTTON STRIKERS
ASSESSMENT OF 50 CENTS A WEEK IS LEVIED ON ALL MEM BERS OF THE ASSOCIATION THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.


 Boston, July 2S.-At a special meeting of the national executive board of the National Cotton Spinners' association here today, full support to the striking mill spinners at Fall River was voted. Unanimous endorsement also was given to the action of the strikers It was voted to levy an assessment of 50 cents week on every member of the, association throughout the country. The matter Of assistance for the other textile crafts in the strike was left to each district for action. the general recommendation being made by the board, however, that each district do all in it's power to assist imam cially the other branches of industry in Fall River.
 Thomas O'Donnell, secretary of the Fall River spinners. said that if the cut in wages at Fall River was allowed to proceed without a protest in the form or Q strike, the wage contest would become general throughout New England.
 with less reserve. The National Zeitung says the victim "stubbornly followed a system of which today's tragedy Is frightful meme tekel."
 It continues Russia can only be saved from a crash by wise reforms.
 The Tageblatt thinks the millions ot op- pressed people see in 1t 'an act or in- herent justice"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-29
Reported to Emperor.

Minister of Justice Muravieff went to the Peterhof palace this afternoon to re- port the assassination of Minister of the interior yon Plehve to Emperor Nicholas His majesty did not leave the palace dur ing the entire day, although he had ar ranged to go to Cranienbaum. nineteen miles from St. Petersburg, to atten- the ronsecration of the new harbor.
 The Empress has not been informed of the tragedy in view of the hourly ex- nectation of her accouchment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-29
English Are Still indignant.

London, July 2S.-Lord Lansdowne In the house of lords practically repeated verbatim the statement previously made by MT. Balfour in the house of commons. He declared that the examination of the cargo of the Knight Commander appears to have been very perfunctory' and added:
 Under these circumstances the gov ernment could come to no other eon- clusion than that a very serious breach of international law had been committed by the captors of the Knight Com mander. Under no hypothesis can the gov ernment conceive that a neutral ship could be sunk on the mere fiat of a cruisers commanding officer, who as sumed that the cargo of the vessel in- cluded articles which were contraband.
 Therefore, 1 do not suppose that the Russian government will hesitate to dis avow the conduct of the persons by whom this outrage, for 1t was an outrage If the facts are as stated, was committed
 Lord Lansdowne, in conclusion, said:
 Considered It Our Duty.
 We considered 1t to be our duty to lodge strong protest against the con duct of these Russian ships. We accom- panied the protest with a request that orders be issued to prevent a recurrence of similar incidents. and we demanded the release of the Knight Commander s British crew which was taken to Vladi- vostock. The manner In which the Rus sian government has dealt with the rep resentations we had already felt it our duty to make in regard to other cases, justites the hope that the Representations we now make will not be made in vain
Gunnison news-champion., 1904-02-05
SUBSTANTIAL PROGRESS MADE
IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.

dissolute. drunken and lawless Ameri-
cans who are willing to associate with
low Filipino women and live ON ths
proceeds of their labor To rid the
country Of this class Of americans the
commission passed what Is known as
the "dissolute American and yagrancy
acts"
There has been q Frea5 increase in
school attendance In all the provinces
but one. Still, only about $50 600. or
ten per cent Of the population of school
age. are receiving public instruction
Teachers and school houses are among
the crying needs of the islands. Gov
ernsr Taft SAYS several million dollars
could bs well expended in the erection
Of large. airy and healthy school
houses and that the number of teach
ers well might be multiplied by seven
Governor Taft says the Sultan Of Jolo
long since has violated the Bates
agreement and has forfeited all his
rights under it. Governor Taft pro-
nounces him a gambler and an in
triguer, without a spark OF courage or
patriotic and fraternal interest in his
people one who runs his whole system
of government solely for the exsctioa
of taxes.
General Wood SAYS force seems to be
the only method Of reaching the Morus
and placing civilized restraints upoa
them