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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-06

Solicitor Aird of Jefferson county and Governor Jennings office yesterdays
 Birmingham, October D. "IIon. w. S. Jennings, Governor, Talla- hassee, Fla:
 Please use your utmost influence with county attorney at Tavares to let Dun can come with Sheriff Burgin. Personal favor to me. JOHN B. AIRD,
 Assistant Solicitor. He replied;
 ''Tallahassee Fla, October B. ''Hon. J. B. Aird, Assistant Solicitor, Bir- mingham, Ala: ''The governor Is giving personal atten- ton to the delivery of Duncan to Sheriff Burgin and result will no doubt be satis- factory.
 CIVILIAN MINTOSH, JR.,
 Acting Secretary"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-06
DUNCAN'S WIFE o
 COMING TO BIRMINGHAM.

Duncan's wife came up from Tampa yesterday and advised her husband to never hang but kill himself. It Is thought she slipped him the bottle of nitro-glyc- erin. She left last night and did not hear the trial. It is thought that she went to Birmingham.
 A little apprehension Is expressed for the Alabama officers, who will leave to- night with the prisoner for Birmingham, as it it feared their confederates will wreck the train. The prisoners have been well guarded for three weeks past. Two consecutive nights last week the jail was rocked and the guards expected to be attacked at any time.
 The local officers felt much relieved when the prisoner was in other hands, as he is one of the most desperate char acters ever confined in the jail here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-06
Bryan Writes Letter.

Columbus, O., October 5.-Wm. Jennings Bryan in a letter to Chairman Harvey Garber of the democratic state commit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-06
Frank Duncan Sustains His Reputation as a Very Oan-
 gtr0us Character
HIS WIFE SMUlGLES TIE
 DEADLY EXPLOSIVE ID HIM
Alabama Officers Coming to Birming- ham With the Prisoner and Great Apprehension Is Now Felt
 for Their Safety.

Tavares. Fla, October 5.-6speeial)- Frank Duncan and his partner, Kid Staff ford, were arraigned today in the cir cult court chambers before Judge Bull lock, on the charge of blowing a safe at Leesburg, April IA. They were found guilty of the charge and given the full limit of the law by the judge, fifteen years in the Florida pententiary.
 The judge suspended the sentence of Duncan and he was turn d over to the Alabama authorities.
 Duncan was convicted In Birmingham for the murder of two policemen in that city on March 27, 1900, but before the su- preme court could render a decision Dun can escaped with several others from the Birmingham jail and has since been followed by detectives employed by Sheriff Burgin of that city.
 sATCHEL CONTAINED
 DEADLY EXPLOSIVES.
 He and his partner were arrested in St Augustine on August 9 by Sheriff Perry of St. Johns county. Sheriff Perry was witness against the prisoners to- day. and during the examination opened up a satche. which contained the things taken from the prisoners at the time of the arrest, which consisted of two large pistols, bottle of nitro-glycerin, dyna- mite, fuses and caps. The pistols were of large calibre and were the weapons of two desperate men.
 The prisoners claimed the bottle con tained medicine. but to prove that they were making false statements officers were delegated to explode the stuff. which they did, putting it under stump and blowing same to atoms. The report was heard all over the town and star tied many people who did not know the cause After the stuff was exploded. Detective Rodeker was placed on the stand and gave expert testimony of his knowledge of such explosives.
 DUNCAN PULLS OUT
 THE NlTRO-GLYCERINE.
 At 12:15 p. m. the prisoners were es- corted back to the Jail by Sheriff Nothrup, Detectives Ann and Bell of Tampa and two other deputies. As the men were standing in a corridor with the prisoners Duncan pulled bottle of nitro-glycerin from his pocket and raising 1t aloof exclaimed in a most dramatic way.
 Turn us both loose or we all go to hell together"
 The sheriff ordered him shot but De- tective Ann leveled his pistol at Stafford, who begged him not to shoot and sank to his knees like craven coward. This took Duncan by surprise, who told the officers if they would not shoot his part ner he would not throw the stuff, and the officers by threats to shoot made him place it gently on the floor.
 After Duncan had been foiled in his attempt he begged the officers to shoot him, saying that h. was ready to go The excitement lasted about five minutes and during the time the officers thought their time had come. Thee prisoners were thrust in a cell and locked up. DUNCAN'S WIFE .o
 COMING TO BlRMIN CHAM.
 Duncans wife came up from Tampa
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tcontInued on Second Paasl
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.lcontInued on Third Paae.l
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-10
Entire Russian Fleet and Shore
Batteries Replied and Fight
Lasted an Hour.
THREE VESSELS DAMAGED
Battleships and Two Cruisers
struck by Jap shells-isus-
slams Lose Ten Killed aud
Fifty.four Wounded.

st. Petersburg, FEB. ia a. m.-The
following official bulletin has Just teer
ISSUED by viceroy Alexief's chief OF
stan. dated February 0:
by order OF the viceroy, beg to
report that today. ut about II 0, M
the Japanese squadron. consisting OF
about lB battleships and cruisers APP
preached Port Arthur and opened hre'
The enemy was received with cannon
ade from the shore batteries and the
guns OF our squadron, which also par
tioipated In the engagement
AT midday the Japanese squadron
ceased lts fire and left, proceeding
south
sour losses In the feet were two Of
ncers wounded nine men killed and 81
men wounded, The battlcship Poltava
and the cruiser Noveik each had hole
knocked in her side below the water
line. The forts were slightly dam
aged. MAJoR-GENERAL FIUG."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-10
Impression Is General That Alex
Jeff Has Concealed Extent Of
Damage Wrought.
GERMANS ARE ALSO PLEASED
French, However, Are D0wncast
Over the Reverse Paris
Government viii Re
main Strictly Neutral

London. Feb. los--The dispatch from
Major General Flug has not yet reached
the English newspapers, and the var
ious accounts Of the Port Arthur fight
published this morning leave much to
be desired on the point OF exactitude.
1t is the general opinion OF the British
press. however. that viceroy AIexiefK's
dispatches conceal the extent Of the
damage the Japanese onset inflicted
and that when the actual facts become
known. 1t win be seen that the Jap
anese, by her pluck and energy, has
practically secured command Of the
sea.
AZ sshe daily papers express The
greatest satisfaction at the catastro-
phe and the unexpected initial success
on the part Of the Japanese.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-10
Ex.sn. Of the psmase.

st. Petersburg, Feb. f0.-Admirill
Aiexiefs, amplifying his first telegram
TO exzar on the torpedo boat action. now
selegraphs aa follows:
Il most humbly report TO your Inn
perIal majesty that the three injured
vessels were not sun, nor were their
boilers or engines damaged. The
czarevitch received hole In her steer
Ing department and her ruddef was
damp., ID: the Retviza was damaged In
her pumping apparatus under the wall
or line. nd the Pallada was injured
amidships, not far from her engines"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-10

}. and integrity OF China must be recog-
nized.
! Details Of the note are not obtainable
in advance CT the receipt Of replies. II
Is known, however, that exchanges al
ready have taken place which justify
the state department Is expecting fay-
orable responses to It's note.
The matter has created great sem
satlon In diplomatic circles here.
! Il is further learned that the PROPOSE
Ition OF the United States contemplates
! a restriction OF hostilities and the con-
! sequent hardshps of war to the smallest
\ possible area. Just what this means
lis not made clear to the public, but the
determination may have the greatest
effect upon the struggle between Rus
sia and Japan. 1t is almost certain that
I neither will be allowed to invade China
proper. meaning by that that they may
not with hostile intent go soulhward
below shan Hal Kwan, on the border
lime between chi Ii and Manehuria.
I II is question whether or not 1t will
apply also to Corea, which is striving
desperately to preserve neutrality and
prevent invasion: but the general opin-
ion is that 1t is too late In that case to
do moe than seek to preserve Corean
independence after the war.
No explanation is accorded as to
whether Manchuria itself. already the
scene of the first battle Off Port Arthur,
lis, being part OF China, regarded as be-
ing within the scope Of the proposition;
but here, as in the case Of Corea, 1t is
believed that the determination will not
be reached before the close OF the war.
The exchanges referred to as prelimin.
airy to the issue Of the note, have been
going on for several weeks, in anticipa-
ton OF an outbreak Of hostilities
It was at first supposed that the in
tention was to do no more than to
maintain the open door in Manchuria,
but it is apparent that there is deep
err nuroose, and that from the original
thought the proposition has grown into
one that wiz conserve the territorial in
tegrity of China. 1t is pointed out that
some such outcome followed the Chino
Japanese war, so after all the present
action is in line with precedent.
see add markedad war
Announcement may be expected from
the state department, probably tomor-
row of the hearty endorsement by the
European powers of the note OF Secre-
tary Hay, A satisfactory number of
governments already have been heard
from, including Great Britain, to in
sure the success of Secretary Hays
latest diplomatic move Japan, it can
he stated on the highest authority, well |
comes the action, and the state depart
ment feels confident the representations
of this government win be received
with favor at st, Petersburg.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-10
Russia Want Interventlon.

London, Feb. s..--The Japanese min
lister. Baron Hayashl said this after
noon: Fl 6 sta l1
Russia is making desperate efforts,
through the various embassies, to have
the powers intervene. Russia $ now
willing to concede everything, but the
offer comes too late"
Baron Havashl added;
IT learn on good authority that the
reply Russia intended to send merely
reiterated all the cardinal points to
which Japan consistently objected"
Baron Hayashi informed the Asso-
ciated Press today that he had received
this morning cable dispatch announe-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-10
chor In order to participate in the bat

chor In order TO participate in the bat
tie"
A third telegram from the viceroy
says that after bombardment lasting
one hour. the Japanese squadron ceased
It's fire and steamed southwark.
"our losses" the viceroy continues.
ARE two naval men and 81 men wound
ed and nine men killed, and one coast
batteries one man killed and three
wounded. During the engagement the
battleships Poltaya and the cruisers
Diana, Askolda and Noyeik were each
damaged on the water line. The dam
age to the fortress was not important"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-10
Three Vessels Damaged.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 10, $40 o. m.--
"A second telegram has been received
from viceroy AlexIetf. dated February
.. in which he says:
"a Japanese squadron Of 10 Battle-
ships and cruisers today began TO bonn
bard Port Arthur. The fortress re-
piled, and the squadron weighed an
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-10
MARROW ESCAPE OF STEAMER
Shells Fall on Board Britisher and
Flag is Torn.

oheHs ran on 6odTa 1FNibUeT dHo
Flag is Torn.
| Chefoo Feb. s.--The British steamer
Columbia, which arrived here today
from Port Arthur. brings news Of the
attack by the Japanese feet upon the
Russian fleet and reports that the Co
lumbla had a narrow escape from in
jury. Her passengers and crew were
very much excited In regard to her
dangerous position. While going out
OF the roads at Port Arthur the Russian
cruiser NoYik got between thecolumbia
and the Japanese fleet Shells which
passed over the Novik struck around
the Columbia. Her flag was cut into
splinters and one shell fell on her
deck. The faces OF those who were on
deck was blackened with powder
smoke.
A naval officer, who was recently at
Port Arthur, says The Russians We're
not prepared for the attack on their
ships and had an insufficient amount
of steam up. A boat patrolled the
straits Of Pc Chi Ii continuously, but
apparently the Japanese torpedo boats
were OF noticed until after the first
torpedo was fred The Russians fred
but the Japanese did not return the fire,
and backed off. An hour later the dis
charge of torpedoes was repeated, aft
-er which the torpedo boats withdrew
some distance.
At 10 o'clock Tuesday morning the
Japanese fast cruisers circled within
view of the whole Russian fleet, but
they were ont engaged, The Russians
returned towards the harbor after half
an hour The Japanese continued firing
and came within three miles. The bat
tie then began. the Russian forts and
fourteen ships against Is Japanese ves-
sells. A few Of the Japanese shells were
effective, but as far as seen the Russian
shots fell short The Japanese fleet
was .steamlng towards Dalny when
last seen,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-10
Question Of Unseating Democrats.

Washington, Feb. s.-The house de-
voted the entire session today to con-
sideration Of the resolution reported
from election committee No. 3, unseat-
ing Mr.. Howell. democrat. and declar-
ing Mr.. Connell, republican. who con-
tested the election. tc nave been elected
from the Tenth Pennsylvania district.
BY agreement the vote will be taken
at D. m. tomorrow.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-10
Pleases she Germans.

Berlin. Feb. s.--Japan's initial sue
cess in the nrst attack with torpedo
boats on the Russian feet on Port Ar
thur produced deep impression both
on the people and military and naval
critics here. Groups gathered around
the distributors of the extras In the
streets and read the news almost with
Of gladness.
The comment at the marine depart
ment was that even the temporary dis
ablement Of three warships placed the
Russians at great disadvantage In
future operations. 1t was added that
the torpedoing OF the enemy's vessels
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-10
FLEETS AND FORTS ENGAGE IN BATTLE ON SEA

ing the departure Of the Japanese feet
for the Yellow sea. While he had no
news of the engagement off Port Ar
thur, the minister was aware that the
Japanese intended throughout this war
to employ torpedo boats to the fullest
extent. He had not heard Of the land
Ing OF Japanese troops in corea.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-10
Three Cars Leave Track,

Denver, Feb. "a News special
from Evanston, wo., says the east
bound overland on the Union Pacific
Three rear cars left the track. So
far as known no one was hurt. Sur
geons have gone to the scene Of the
wreck.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-10
sEn FULTON ADDRESSES SENATE
Speaks Of Course of Administration
Relative 10 Panama.

washington, Feb s.--The senate to-
day passed the diplomatic and consular
appropriation bin without discussion
and then renewed consideration of the
isthmlan question. Fulton. Of Oregon,
spoke OF the course OF the admlnistra-
tlon in connection with the Panama re-
volt and carmack and overInan IN op-
position thereto. overmnn had mot
hitherto made his position Of the treaty
known and his speech revealed the at
tisaae Of probably athe last doubsfhf
member OF the senate.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-10
Hanna Il Better.

Washington. lseb. Senator Hanna
was better today and tonight he is rep
resented to be resting quietly. There
are no complications and The vital or
gans are said to be performing their
functions satisfactorily. An increased
amount Of nourishment was given to
the senator today.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-10
Torpedo Boats Begin Conflict By Spring
ing Attack - Cruisers Circle About
Fleet and Cannonading Begins.
Few Of the japanese Shells Are Effective and Three Of Rua Ship
Are Damased-Ater Spirited Contest japanese Vessels
Sail Away After Following the Enemy
for Short Time

y London, Feb.1c.--ln a dispatch
y from Tien Tsin, dated February
y 8, the correspondent Of the
y Daily Mail says Il is reported
. that the Russian cruisers Var
y iayg and korietz hauled down
. their flags without firing shot
y and that 5000 Japanese innmed-
y lately landed at chemulpoo and
y the march 10 Seoul commenced.
. Il was reported that Japanese
. troops also landed at all the
y chief points Of southern and
= western corea. One division of
. Japanese guards, holds Fusan
. and chemulpoo, and altogether
. three divisions Of Japanese
q guards each Of $4,000, have been
= mobolized. Another regular
. correspondent. Of the Daily
. Mails teleoraphs from Port Ar
q thur under date Of February 9,
. that General krastalinsky will
y leave Liaoyans tomorrow for
. Yslu river, at the head Of the
= Third brigade of artillery, con-
D sistins of "a guns and three req
. innents Of infantry.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-10
Praying For Russian Victory.

st. Petersburg, Feb s.--The imperial
ball, which was to have been held this
evening, has been cancelled. At 2
o'clock this afternoon the imperial
court and all functionaries will attend
a solemn te deum to pray for victory
for the Russian arms.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-10
Mira Mary Abbott Dead.

Chicago, Feb. s.-Mrs. Mary Abbott
for many years literary editor OF the
Chinese Herald and later with the
Chicago Times Herald, died today in
Florida. She was the mother Of Mrs.
Peter Dunno.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-10
FOURTEEN KILLED IN WRECK.
Eastbound and Westbound Trains Are
Wrecked by Collision.

Ottawa, Ont, Feb. s.-Fourteen per-
sons were killed and more than score
injured in collision between two pas
senger trains on the Canadian Pacific
near Sand Point today. The trains in
collision were the eastbound and west
bound 500 specials. Both trains were
under orders TO stop at Sand Point
and pass through. The Canadian Pa
cifc places the responsibility on the
crew of the westbound train.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-10
OUR GOVERNMENT STEPS IN.
Issues Note Demanding Chinese Neu
tralitY BE Reooanized.

Washington, Feb. 9.--Secretary Hay
has addressed an Identical note to a
number Of European powers to ascer-
tain If they are willing to join in a
notice to Russia and Japan that during
hostilities and thereafter the neutrality
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-10
Buchanan TO Resign.

New York. Feb. e.--w. 1. Buchanan,
United States minister to Panama, arr
rived today from Colon. Mr. Buchan-
and said he would probably not return
to Panama as the representative Of
this country.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-10

Rome. Feb. e.--0ficiaI advices re-
ceived here from Toxic say that four
battalions Of japanese infantry have
landed in Korea. near Seoul.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1904-01-09
Sn eincr SiRmng Se5 Sircfturinms
Der ,.Spuntnitt. S1Dtefs s0p."

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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1904-01-09
gintreffen Der rufTiIden g(nttpOrt in
2onOon a6geididt - u. b. R)
2eiFungs fGbigtett oer
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geniigenb.

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6ier 92t6ts betonnt; aud Oerlautet
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ben un0 i6re RuItungen p0lenoen 3t
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ale gferDe aufgetauft, bic in aalgan,
Dem gr0Bten gfer0emartt in gtorOs
China, 3u BADEN tparen.
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sErirDritl @abf's Seifament.

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