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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

Washington, July 1-.(Special )--Se1alor Simmons of North Carolina had a confer ence with Senator German on the political situation today. The senator is here en route to the St. Louis convention. T think" said he, that Judge Parker will be nominated The platform will be con- servative I am confident"
 ''It should be brief declaration on the issues coming out clearly for conservative tariff legislation. Speaking of this feat ure of the platform Senator Simmons said: 'The tariff ought to be reduced in a spirit of fairness and conservatism, having a due regard to the interest of producer and consumer. Duties ought to be so adjusted as to admit foreign compe- tition, when, by combination or otherwise. the domestic price Is advanced beyond the price of reasonable profit. Tn this way the domestic producer would have such an advantage over his foreign competitor as to enable him to pay American wage and measureably control the local market so long as he chsfges a reasonable profit. If he seeks extortion upon the domestic con- sumer he will be restrained by foreign competition. Of course all duties ought to be within the limits of revenue re- quirements.
 My judgment is that the negro plank was put in the republican platform at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02
WANTED THAT
 WILL SUIT ALL FACTIONS

St. Louis, July 1.-Longer in advance than usual, the platform question is re- oeiving the serious consideration of dele gates and others interested in the party 8 welfare, and + Is already evident that there will be persistent effort to secure an expression of party views which will meet the approval of all factions.
 We must get a pronouncement which will meet the demands of all democrats said Representative Clayton of Alabama, land I believe it is going to be con- paratively easy matter to accomplish that result"
 Other party leaders on tne ground ex- pressed themselves in like optimistic terms, but when they entered upon a comparison of views, it became evident that there are differences which will have to be snfoothed down before the desired result can be secured
 Evidently tle principal contention Will be over the point as to whether there shall be specific declaration favorable to the affirmation of the principles enun- ciated in the platform of 1896 and lsoo' There is already strenuous contention
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02
QUESTION OF PLATFORM IS NOW
 ABSORBING LEADERS ATTENTION
SENATOR SIMMONS TALKS
 ON THE TARIFF QUESTION

the dictation of MT. Roosevelt, very much like the declaration in favor of Is to l was forced in the democratic platform by Mir Bryan in 1900. The complete dom ination of the President over the Chicago convention made the plank possible. It was intended to solidify and make certain the negro vote in the norht. At the same time 1t was considered a defiance to the south with the hope that the stirring of sectional animosities in the north would result in benefit to the republican party.
 This effort to stir up sectional hatred will prove a boomerang in my opinion" continued the senator. Its effect is to alarm the owners of the half billion of dollars of northern money invested r the south and the other millions tb e seeking and contemplating inves ,~ n that section. These people an ,% son- servative business element SS lnSrth want the negro question< d from politics. They have CT e in the wisdom of the southey % le to reach a just and proper 5 .% or this ques- tion
 This latest eF' . stir up sectional the dangerous ah evolutionary preclai- vities of MT Roosevelt which will a, weight to the personal issue that is to play important part in the campaign"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02
CHAIRMAN JONES
 FAVORS WILLIAMS
THINKS THE HOUSE MINORITY LEADER WILL BE CHOSEN TEM- PoRARY CHAIRMAN OF THE CONVENTION AT ST. LOUIS.

St Louis, July 1.-Former Senator James K. Jones, chairman of the democratic na- tional committee, arrived in this city to- day and took apartments in the Jefferson hotel. He said no difinite arrangements for the organization of the convention had yet been made and predicted that none would be until the meeting of the full national committee, which will take place next Monday He, however advo- cates the selection of Hon. John Sharp Williams of Mississippi, leader of the mi- nority in the house, for the position of temporary chairman, and there is now little or no doubt that the selection will fall upon MT. Williams.
 The permanent chairmanship will prob- ably go to some northern delegate and Hon. Thomas E Barkwerth of Michigan and Hon. Patrick A. Collins of Massachu- setts are mentioned in that connection. The double committee on arrangements for the convention will hold a meeting tomorrow, but it is not expected that it will make any recommendation with re- gard to convention officers.
 The national committee will aslo take up and dispose of the contests on the part of several delegates. The most prominent of these is the Illinois case. and Delegate Hopkins, who holds credentials as dele gate-at-large, has been in the city all day busily occupied in presenting claims.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

as to whether there shall be any reference whatever to these two declarations. and there are many shades of views assto how the subject should be covered,
 Delegates who are close to MT. Bryan want a reaffirmation in terms, but some of them are content to say that while making the reassertion they consider oth- CT and newer claims better. andsare nnwil- ling to give more prominence to them- l Others take the position that 1t would be inadvisable to mention the Chicago and Kansas City utterances and that it will be sufficient to reaffirm the principles enunciated by all previous democratic conventions and then pass to the consd- eration of newer questions A third class would have all reference to previous party declarations entirely omitted.
 Some express the opinion that the prep aration of the platform will be left almost entirely to Senator German and Represeh- tative Williams, the democratic leaders in the two houses of congress,
 It is generally believed that the char acter of the platform will have a marked influence upon me presidential nomina- tion, and as only majority vote Is re- qured for its adoption It's exact wordingl will be awaited with much interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02
EMMETT IS BURIED.
Author of Dixie" Is Inferred Witt
 Appropriate Ceremonies.

Mount Vernon, O.. July 1.-The flu neral of Dan Emmett, the composer of Dixie" was held here this afternoon under the auspices of the local Elk lodge. MT. Emmett was not a member of the Elks, but a special dispensation was granted by District Deputy J. L. Murray of Cleveland giving authority to the local lodge to conduct the fu- neral. Scores of well-known theatrical men were present, including Al. C. Field, who acted in the capacity of marshal at the funeral.
 The funeral was held at St. Pauls Episcopal church, which was crowded with people. The band rendered Dixie" while the body lay in state at the residence, from to 1 o'clock, and Dixie" was also played as the body was consigned to the tomb. Hundreds reviewed the body Members of the Elks' lodge acted as pall-bearers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02
HILL TRYING TO CINCH
 THE TAMMANY INFLUENCE

Utica, ". Y. July 1.-Former Senator David B. Hill. Former Lieut.. Gov Will lam F. Sheehan. Jacob A. Canter, Eliot Danforth and other adherents of Chief Judge Alton B. Parker. while en route to the democratic national convention. arc perfecting plans for complete destruc- ton of Tammany's opposition to their candidate. Senator Hill professed to be lieve tonight that Judge Parker would be nominate don the second ballot. if not on the first, and that the nomination would be effected on Friday.
 1t was learned that MT. Sheehan carries in his pocket four proxies of national committeeman. who cannot be present at the meeting scheduled early In the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02
wALTHoUR IS INJURED.
Famous cycIist Has Probably Run Ills
 Last Race.

Atlanta. July 1.--As a result or ter rife fall while racing at the stadium, in this city last night, Bobby WaIthour' the champion bicycle rider of the world, is in a critical condition today. The ex- tert of the injuries cannot be told, say his nhysicians, until the shock to his sys- tenn shall have passed, at least partially.
 At present both legs are paralyzed, his left collar bone broken. his right elbow and fingers lacerated both hips badly cut and a large wound appears across hss abdomen. The report of his death early today was positively denied by his wife. who said that he rested poorly. and that he was suffering this morning. If he shall recover it seems probable his racing days are over
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

and that he expects to use them in per feeting the temporary organization in favor of Judge Parker. This will be a great advantage gained. for the seating temporarily of delegates from contesting states favorable 10 Judge Parker would give them the naming of the members of the committee on credentials who will make the permanent vote controlling the delegation. The death of the national com mitteeman from Nevada, 1t was noted to- day, also removes a vote against Judge Parkers friends on temporary organiza- tion.
 There is a general feeling on the train that the Tammany opposition cannot amount to much at St. Louis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02
WILL TRAVEL SEPARATELY. Friction in Arkansas Delegation Pre- vents Them From Going Togther.

Little. Rock, Ark, July 1.-Several mem bers of the Arkansas delegation to the democratic national convention will leave here for St. Louis Sunday and the others will follow Monday and Tuesday. The delegation will not go in body on ac- count of discord among its members. Among the delegates at large, Governor Davis Is not on. speaking terms with Sec retary of State Crockett, and Senator Berry.
 The same condition prevails between Senator Berry and Senator Clak. Cover nor Davis will leave for St. Louis Sunday night, and Secretary Crockett will go Sum day or Monday The others will go direct from their homes to St. Louis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02
IN REcEIvERs' HANDS.
President Johnson Is Confident Ills
 Company Will Pay Out.

Denver. Col, July 1.-The Fidelity Savings association went into the hands of a receiver today. Liabilities are placed at $1,00O OoO and Attorney J. c. Helm has been made receiver. F. M. Johnson, president and manager of the institution, said tonight:
 Our liabilities may be $1.000,000, but I think our assets will balance them do not care to go into dis cussion of the question now, and must have time to investigate. I believe we will be able to straighten out our difficulty and keep our business"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02
ARE MAKINGIT HOT
 FOR BOOKMAKERS
INDICTMENTS ARE RETURNED
 AGAINST FoRTY-TWo ALLEGED GAMBLERS IN CHICAGO FOR BETTING AT WASHINGTON PARK

oniodso, July 1.-The threatened pros ecution of the bookmal1ers at Hawthorne track was realized today when the grand jury voted indictments against forty-two persons alleged to have been taking in wagers at the track As a result of this action Sheriff Barrett who has refused to proceed against the bookmakers unless warrants were issued TOT their arrest will be compelled to serve the capiases and take the accused in custody, or compelled to furnish bail for their presence in the criminal court
 The bills voted against the bookmakers are under a section O. the law which has heretofore been ignored in the prosecution of race track gambling in Chicago. In the past the indictments have always all legged the accused to have been inmates of gambling house and such was the case with the bookmakers arrested at Wash ington Park some years ago. Convictions under that section, however have been impossible, so today's indictments. in or der to make prosecution possible charge the bookmakers with keeping gambling apparatus. Developments within the past few days brought to the surface the fact that there is a special provision of the law which renders difficult successful prosecution of bookmaking at race tracks and the only way to overcome this section was to allege that the accused had gambling apparatus in their possession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02
Will Ask for Statehood Plank.

Oklahoma City, Okla, July 1.-The Oklahoma delegates to the democratic national convention will labor for the incorporation of plank in the plat form pledging the party to statehood for the territories. E. R. Stafford, delegateat-large who will be the Oklahoma member of the committee on resolutions, left today for St. Louis to inaugurate the campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02
PfIue Denies Reports.

St. Petersburg, July 1.-Major General Pfug, telegrapbing from Mukden, under date of July l. says:
 ''The reports from foreign sources that the Japanese sank several vessels of our squadron on June 21, and that the loss included Rear Admiral Prince OuktomsNy and TOO sailors, are absolutely untrue.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02
RIddIed Body Found In River.

Charleston. S. C.. July IA special from Lake City, s. C., says the body of Cairo Williams, riddled with bullets, has been found in bay near Scranton. Magistrate Baldwin is now holding an inquest. The lynchers numbered about one hundred and fifty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02
BAILEY WILL ATTEND.

. Houston, July LA Post special
 |, from Dallas says: , Senator Bailey is here tonight. He | will go to his home at Gainesville i, tomorrow evening and start for St. {. Louis on Sunday morning. Reports
 |, from his sick boy in Virginia indicate
 . improvement In his condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02
Port Arthur Squadron Busy.


 Port Arthur Squadron Busy
 St. Petersburg, July 1.-Emperor Nicho- las has received the following dispatch from yieeroy Alexleff June 30:
 A report received today from the act ing commander of the Port Arthur squad ron, Rear Admiral Witshoft, states that on the night of June 2S eight torpedo boats were dispatched to guard the road stead seven miles out to sea.
 The torpedo boats repulsed the en- emys torpedo boats which had approach ed. During this action, Commander Ellis sein, Lieutenant Smyrnoff and two blue jackets were wounded. All the torpedo boats returned towards morning.
 At o'clock the Novik, Dianai, Sevas- topol, Czarevitch, Pobeda, Peresviet, Retvizen, Bayan and Pallada, steamed out Into the roadstead and anchored. The floating Japanese mines having been per- ceixed in the roadstead, the squadron re- mained at anchor.
 ''MeanwhiIe several small boats which had been searching Tor mines discover ed and exploded on the eastern side of the roadstead several. An examination showed that the mines were probably laid during the night by two of the enemy's torpedo
 
 thuf.
 "At ? D. m the squadron. preceded by a hotilla of mine dregers torpedo boats and the Novik, steamed in line ahead towards open sea, having emerged from the roads without mishap.
 hrlee squadron shaped its course south wards. Two Japanese scouts with a de- tachment of torpedo boats were keeping our squadron in sight all the while. Japanese Squadron Sighted.
 Twenty miles from shore Japanese I squadron was sighted sailing in divisions ahead, which was discovered to be com posed of two second-class and fouy ftrst- class battleships, four first-class cruis- CTS, seven second class cruiser, five third class cruisers and one scout boat one steamer and thirty torpedo boats in two divisions
 'As they approached the Japanese were seen to be preparing to place a division | of cruisers and torpedo boats between the shores and our squadron in order that | during the night they might force, by persistent torpedo attacks, some of our l ships to- break the formation, and in tho morning engage us with all their shipsT Taking into consideration the ract that the enemy's force was greatly superior to ours, and in view also of the large num- | Der of Japanese torpedo boats l decided to return to Port Arthur in order to act according to circumstances considering that this plan of action laid us open to less risk of loss. A
 At D. m. our Squadron started on it's return to Port Arthur, proceeding which the enemy did not attempt to prevent, nor | did. he attempt to approach. ] At 70 o'clock the squadron reached the | fOadstead, where 1t cast anchor. At the | same time our rearmost warships suc- cessfuly repulsed two Japanese torpedo 1 attacks
 Notwithstanding the bright moonlight, the enemy continued to make torpedo at tacks in the roadstead until daybreak, but the attacks were always success fully repulsed'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02
 LYNCHlNG IN GEORGIA.

' Gainesville. Ga, July 1-John | < Jones. the negro assailant of Mrs. | < Canister was lynched near the scene { Y of his crime about nightfall. { ' Judge A. w. Fite made a speech in {
 Y attempt to restrain the crowd of {
 ' about POO but it was useless. The ne- {
 < gro's body was riddled with bullets, { ' more than 800 shots being fired. {
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02
BIRMINGHAM SHOWS
 ALARGE DECREASE
BANK cLEARINGs IN AUGUSTA. HAVE GAINED 73 PER cENT-MA-l CONS INCREASE IS OVER 57 PER CENT.

New York, July 1.-The following table, compiled by Bradstreet, shows the bank clearings at the cities named for the week ended June 90, with the percentage of in- crease and decrease, as compared with the corresponding week last year. Totals include clearings of fifty-two other citles. Canadian totals include clearings of seveni other cities in Canada:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02
Notifications of Cuban Treaty.

Washington, July 1.--Secretary Hay and Minister Quesada today exchanged ratifications of the permanent treaty between America and Cuba embodying the Platt amendment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02
Japanese vacate the Pass.

Liao Yang, June 30.-(Delayed in trans mission )-General Knropatkn, with re- Inducements, personally moved towards Dalien pass. whereupon the pass was va cated by the Japanese and re-occupied by the Russians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

Tokio. July ?, a. m.-The vladivostock squadron was reported in the Tshumima stfsits last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02
TRAP WAS SET
 FUR RUSSIANS Attack Made by Japs on VIadi- VOstOck Squadron PORT ARTHUR FLEET ACTIVE Vessels Steam Out to Sea, But Finally Return to Port When They Find
 the Japs outnumber
 Them.
PORT ARTHUR FLEET ACTIVE

TolSio July 2.-vice Admiral Kamimura evidently trapped ard attacked the Rus sian vladivostock squadron off the islands of Tsu in the southern entrance to the Sea of Japan last night. The result of the encounter is unknown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

Totals ........$ 4S,6ol,17S l2o .'.'
 s-Not included in totals because con- tainins other items than clearings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-02

The Nebraska platform differs from those of the east In some important re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-19

on Monday morning the railroa'
commissioners held 4 meeting i'll thei
room at the capitol Only matters o
routine were transacted. A hearin
was held on the petition of the Yor
County Central Electric Railway fo
location. No decision was announced
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-19
Mrs. Belinda Barton Day.

MIS-. Belinda Barton, wife of Edwin
Day, and daughter Of the late William
6. Barton of Windsor. in this county
died at her nome in West SOmcrville,
Mass, April II. Mrs. Day was born in
West Windsor, Sept 1S,GSi9. In Au-
gust. 1872. Sh" married Edwin Day Of
Walthain, Mass. Subsequently they
removed to SOmerville. where Mrs.
n.,y soon became well known as Il
faithful ana efficient nurse, reckoned
among the best of that noble profession.
At the bedside she WAS ever a minis
tering angel. Many who We're finan-
cidlly unable to pay for the care they
needed received not only her best ser
vices. but food and raiment as we'll 50
ready was she to respond to the call of
suffering humanity. 1t WAS while at
tending case of pneumonia that She
WAS stricken down With the same dis
ease. Skilled medical aid and cnref al
nursing We're Of no avail. ana after linz
gering four days she fell asleep. in the
sweet hope of immortality. She is sur
vived by her husband and son, Harry
Barton Day, and four sisters.
Her last visit to the old home in
Windsor was mad" last year at Easter
time, called there by the sudden death
of her only brother, John II. Barton
Funeral services We're held 1T her late
residence on the afternoon of April
18th. Rev. Samuel bushnell of Airing
ton conducting the services Many
fiiends cane to pay the last tribute Of
respect to one greatly beiOved-to one
WHO had never spoken harsh word 10
amy cne-to one whose life was full OF
courage and kindly deeds. Rare flow
ers doomed about the casket. ana shed
their sweet fragrance-a mute testi-
monial of the appreciation Of the ten
der ministrations ana the un$clfsh de-
votion OF the gentle life 81 freely given
to others.
The interment will take place later.
in ne cemetery at Windsor, where
manv Of her loved ones await the
daWning of the eternal morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-19
NOW is TIE TIME TO USE
HYCMEl.
Cures Catarrh and Prevents Colds. No
Stomach Dosing, Just Breathe It.

At this season Of the year. catarrhal
troubles are very prevalent. ana near
IL every person suffers to certain tx-
tent.
Catarrh is actually the result Of 4
succession Of colds and can be easily
prevented if the proper treatment is
followed.
Hyomei is 4 natural vet scientific
cure for the colds ana grip troubles
that lead to catarrh. as well as Il posi-
tive cure for the disease itself
The balsamic air of Hyomei breathcd
through the small pocket inhaler that
comes with every outfit is filled with
gcrm-killing and health-giving quail
ties that penetrate to the minutest air
cells of the head, throat and lungs. 1t
kills all catarrhal germs, frees the
mucous membrane from posnuous
microbes, ana makes perfect and
complete cure of catarrh. .r
The complete outfit costs only 81.
while extra bottles OF Hyomei can he
procured for see. Rowditch & Webster
and Percy W. Means sell Hyomei On
the mo cure, no pay" plan. and will
refund the money If it fails to give per
feet satisfaction. You take no risk
whatever in using Hyomei. 1t is the
only treatment sold under a guarantee
OF this nature where leading local
druggist agrees to return the money if
the treatment fails to cure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-19

Portland for the purpose of manufac-
turing ana dealing in shoes With 500 :
600 capital stock OF which $50. 900 is
paid in. The officers are: President.
H. z. Sweetser Of Portland: treasurer.
Leroy l.. Hight of Portland.
Amalsamated Graphite Company Of
Maine organized ut Portland for the.
purpose of mining, manufacturing ana
dealing in graphite and kindred miner
ais with $l,oo0,oCO capital stock Of
which nothing is paid III. The officers,
are: President, George T. Goull of
Portland; treasurer Frederick X Dag
g"tt of Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-19

New corporations have been organ
lied in Maine as follows:
Fort Halifax Power Company or
gained at Waterville for the purpose
of carrying on an electric light ana
power plant in Benton and Winslow,
with s25o.o00 capital stock of which
nothing is paid in. The officers are:
President and treasurer, Harvey p.
Eaton Of Waterville.
Hotalinqua Holding Company or
ganized ut Bangor for the purpose of
dealing in mines and lands with $1,000
capital stock Of which nothing is pail
in. The officers are: President. Will
liam Il. Pierce Of Bangor: treasurer
Eertram l.. Fletcher of Bangor,
Pilgrim Shoe Company organized at