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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
A. E. s. HATCH DIES.
Was One of Wall Streets Leading
Financiers.

New York, May 13-Alfred Erich Smith
Hatch, twice president of the New York
Stock exchange and at one period one of
the leading financiers in Wall street, died
at Tarrytown today. He was rs years of
age. He was a native of Vermont and
during the civil war was in partnership
with Harvey Fiske.
The firm had the agency of the gov
ernment in New York for $500 100000 bonds
for popular subscriptions when Secretary
Chase found the first resource of borrow
ing from the large banks had been ex-
hausted. The firm of Fiskc Hatch also
was connected with Jay Cook until 1t
failed in 1873, afterwards paying all obli-
cations in full
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
SENTENCED TO IMPRISONMENT.
Chancellor of French Legation In
Mexico Was DefauIter.

Mexico City, May 13.-Charles La
Roussie the defaulting chancellor of the
French legation who was recently arrest
ed at Salina Cruz while preparing to
embark for Central America, was sent
enced in court today to two years and
eight months Imprisonment.
LaRousse, it appeared in the evidence
had not only misused the funds of the
legation, but had appropriated to his own
use private funds entrusted to his care
by the French minister
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
ANXIOUS for Russians to Leave.

London, May 14.-The Morning POST
Shanghai correspondent says:
''The Japanese first army has occupied
All Yang.
''viceroy Alexieff has sent note TO the
Tartar general of Manchuria complaining
that the Chinese villagers refused TO sen
supplies to Russian troops, and demanded
that the general issue a proclamation or
dering the natives to supply foodstnffs
Some of the Chinese vlceroys are ahN-
ious for war with Russia"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
Cannot Identify Names.

London, May Alt is impossible to
IDENTIFY many of the Russianized Chinese
names given in the Russian staff ac-
counts of the advance in Manchuria
General Kuroki's boldness in pushing
IN is commented on here as showing that
ne believes taht General Kuropatkin
forces are much weaker than they are
reported.
The martial destruction of Dalny is
regarded as showing that the Russians
anticipate the Japanese will make de-
termined attempt to capture Port Ar
thur, while owing to the moral effect,
the fall of the stronghold would have
on Russian prestige, an equally deter
mined resistance will be made
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
MELVIN Is ELECTED.
Becomes President of the Selma Ma
tionaI Bank.

Selma, May 13.-(Special) )-Nothing less
than sensation was occasioned in busi-
ness circles this afternoon by the an
nouncement of the acceptation by the
directors of the Selma National bank of
the resignation of John Carraway as
president and the election of e. Carlisle
Melvin in his stead.
Mr. Melvin is president of the Melvin
Patterson Grocery company, organized
on January 1, last. Prior to that time
he had for several years held the posi-
tion of exchange clerk of the City Ma
tional bank. The compliment to his bank
ing ability and business sagacity is the
highest paid man Of his years in the
history OF Selma.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
NO SELECTION MADE.
President Mitchell Denies Report
Judge Gray's Appointment.

Indianapolis. May l4-President j.
Mitchell of the United Mine Workerss
today that no selection has been made
yet Of man to take the presidency of
National Civic Federation. made vacssa
by the death Of Senator NJ A. Hanna.
He said that Francis l.. Robbins. pres
dent of the Pittsburg Coal Mining com
pany; Bishop Potter and himself, has
been chosen as a nominating committee
to name some man whose election TO thu
position OF president OF the federation
would come up at its next meeting. Ht
said that the reported selection OF Judg(
Gray by the committee was untrue
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
HAY IN ST. LOUIS.
Will Represent Federal Government at
Press Parliament.

st. Louis, May 1S.-secretary of State
John Hay arrived in st. Louis tonight
accompanied by a large party of friends.
He will represent the federal government
at the opening of the worlds press par
lament and will deliver the address of
welcome.
Among other affairs arranged in his
honor will be a reception at which he will
meet the representatives of foreign gov
ernments to the worlds fair.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
RUSSIANS ARE NOT NOW
IN CHINESE TERRITORY

/ Chwang, no one knows the exact situa-
ton at these points, The foreign office
recognizes that the protection of for
eigners at New Ghwang must be pro-
vided for.
While 1t seems probable that Chinese
regulars will be asked to enter New
Chwang, there is a suggestion here that
perhaps an arrangement could be made
by which the Japanese would occupy that
place Immediately after the Withdrawals
OF the Russians.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
Charged With Robbing Mails.

Atlanta, May 13.-Fred X. HILL colored,
was bounded over in bond of $500 by
United States Commissioner Walter Col
quit today on the charge Of robbing the
United States mails. The specific charge
against Hill Is that he took from the mail
a registered package containing five $40
bills sent from the Fort Gains, Ca. post
office to the depository of this office, the
Macon postoffice
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
Charged With Highway Robbery.

Selma, May 13.--Jack Watts negro,
has been committed to the county Jail
without bail to await the action Of the
grand jury on the charge that he COM
mitted highway robbery In 0rrvtlle Ala.
year ago and that he nearly killed a
Mr. Gilmer at the time. The offense in
Alabama is punishable by death.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
WOMEN ELECT OFFICERS.
Baptist Association Receives Hand
some Anonymous Donation.

Nashville, May 13-At the afternoon ses-
sion of the Baptist Womans association
today donation of $1,000 from "a Chris
tian worker was announced. The money
is given for a home for the children OF
returned missionaries.
At the morning session number OF
reports were heard and the following Of
ficers elected
President-Mrs. John A. Barker, Clifton
Forge, Va.
Corresponding Secretary-Miss Annie
". Armstrong, Baltimore, Md.
Recording Secretarfes-Miss Nellie Mar
tin. Baltimore, Md, Miss M. E. Wright.
Augusta, Ga.
Treasurer-Miss E. Kicks. Baltimore.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
Want the National Guard.

Denver. Colo, May 1S.-A petition to
Governor Peabody and Mayor Wright
to order out the national guard to pre-
serve order at the election in this city
next Tuesday is being circulated, and has
already been signed by hundreds Of citi-
zens The petition alleges frauds COM
mitted at past elections and contemplated
at the coming election.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
FINAL ACCEPTANCE TRIAL.
Board Is Pleased With Performance
OF Battleehip Missouri.

Newport News, Va, May 13-1'he bait
tleship Missouri returned to Hampton
Roads this afternoon after a successful
trial run to-sea. and the trial board which
has been aboard for the past twenty-four
hours returned to Washington tonight.
This was the final acceptance trial. The
members of the board 1t is apparent, are
pleased with the ships performance, and
will hand in favorable report.
The Missouri will go into drydock next
week for repairs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
Russians In Korea.

Seoul, May 10, p. m.-Reports are con-
stantly coming in of the Russian forces
Of northern Korea. The governor of
Hang Kung province represents that 1000
troops are distributed throughout that
province. Four houndred and fifty are at
Kyong Song on the coast, and the re-
mainder are scattered in the interior, liv-
ing on the country. A force of 700 is
reported in the province of Pyengan at
Kwisung. north of Chang Fu' and about
forty miles southeast of Wiju.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
Peary contempIates Trip.

st. Johns, N. F., May 1s.-Captain
Peary, u. s. N, the Arctic explorer, Is
negotiating for the sealing steamer Eagle
to convey him on preliminary expedi-
ton to Littleton Island in the Greenland
Seas during the present summer where
he will arrange for his large polar ex-
pedition next season Captain Peary con-
templates a sojourn of four years I'm the
Arctic regions
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
Fire Destroys Oil Apparatus.

Houston, Tex May 13.-Fire at Batson
this afternoon destroyed eighteen der
ricks, five drilling rigs and twenty-five
tanks containing about $1,000 barrels of
oil Tom Walker of Leavenworth, Kas,
mounted a ladder in an effort to cut off
the flow of oil, but fell into a mass of
burning oil and timber and was solely
roasted to death while the spectators
looked on helpless to reach him. The loss
a.. eco n00
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
viii Race ey Electric Light.

Charleston, s. c., May 1s.-Arrange-
ments were completed here today to give
horse races under electric light at the
old exposition grounds track. and the
racing will start on June and continue
during the entire summer. Many horses
are already here and. the contractors will
have everything completed for the OPEN
ing night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14

appearance of the Russians caused the
Japanese to Immediately evaeuate the
town and retire toward the Yalu
Professor Karavon, who has arrived
here on train from Port Arthur, asserts
that he saw near Polandien station the
body of a Russian soldier. one of the
railroad patrol. cut into quarters.
In skirmish near Polandien. one of the
patrol was wounded. On the Japanese ap-
preaching the soldier feigned death and
1t Is said a Japanese officer shot him in
the mouth.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
Sawdust Causes Explosion.

Portland, Ore, May 13.-An explosion
of sawdust in the furnace of the Day
Lumber company's mill started a fire last
night which destroyed that mill and those
Of the Mutnomah Trunk and Box factory
and the Ira F. Powers Mfg. Co. The
loss probably will exceed $250000. The
night watchman was severely burned.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14

St Petersburg, May 14,-(2;T a. M
With regard to the statement that the
Japanese have threatened the Pelxin gov
ernment; that they would occupy Chinese
territory unless the Chinese drove the
Russians out the foreign office absolute
ly denies that there have been any Rus
SLAMS in Chinese territory except OPP
posite New Chwang and Sinmin Ting,
the terminus of the Chinese railroad and
in view of the retirement from New
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
Commission Merchants Are Bankrupt

Boston, May 13.-The firm of Whitney
Pousland company leading commission
merchants of this city filed voluntary
petition in bankruptcy today with liabil-
tiles of $111,90S and assets of s463. The
firm is composed of William f. Stowe
and George II. Pousland. Mr.. Stowe also
filed a personal petition in bankruptcy
showing liabilities of 1904 100. No assets
were scheduled
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
JAPANESE ARE ERECTING
STRONG FORTIFICATIONS

Lao Yang. May 1s.-The advance guard
of the first Japanese army has appeared
six miles below Lien Cheng Kuan. on the
road to Liao Yang. It is not making any
further advance, but is erecting strong
fortifications. The Japanese movements
were made with the greatest care.
A persistent report Is current here that
the Russian squadron of cavalry succeed
ed in getting behind the Japanese who
were several squadrons strong ana Is oc-
c,,nvine Kuan Dian San. The unexpected
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
Crisis Has Not Been Averted.

Washington. May Notwithstanding
reports by cables to the effect that Peru
has consented to withdraw her troops
from the territory Of Acre, now in dis
pute between that country and Brazil II
is stated here that because that offer
is coupled with the demand for the neu-
tralization of the territory, the crisis has
not been ayerted
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
OLD MEN WILL HAVE
ATHLETIC CONTEST
Oldest Men in Columbus, Ga, Will
Run, Jump and Wrestle
Today.

Phenix City, May 19.-(special.)-At
Wildwood park, Columbus, tomorrow
Thomas Clack, aged SO of Phenix City, is
to run, jump and wrestle with Jesse AL
len, aged 1903 years Of Columbus. Mr.. AL
len is the oldest white person in Column
bus.
1t will be quite a novel contest and will
be the feature of the big picnic at Wild
wood. Every factory in Columbus, Phenix
city and Girard will close tomorrow, that
being the annual picnic day with the
mill operatives.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
African Methodists Discuss Missions.

St Louis. May 13-"Home and foreign
missions wes the topic discussed at to-
days session of the African Methodist
Episcopal Zion general conference which
has been In progress here for several
days. A report was made showing that
SIG societies. representing all parts OF the
country. had contributed sl9'SS5 for the
support OF home and foreign missions In
the last year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
italian ImmIarants plsband.

Mobile May 1s.-A party of Italians
from the disbanded colony at New Paler-
mo- forty miles north of Mobile. were
brought to Mobile today and will be sent
to New York. The Italian vice consul
at this place says that reports of suf-
fering at the colony have been relieved.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
overruIes Motion to Quash.

Washington, May 13.-The district court
of appeals has overruled a rule to squash
a subpoena on the defendant in the case
Of Mrs. Louise NJ DELI against
Countess Esterhazy for 100000 damages
for alienation of her husbands affections.
The parties involved are socially promi-
nent here 1t Is understood that Countess
Esterhazy sailed from New York for
Europe today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
Selected as Treasurer.

washington, May 1s.-Rear Admiral AL
bert Sewan Kenny, retired, formerly
pavmaster general of the navy, 1t is
stated at the navy department. has been
selected as treasurer Of the Panama canal
commission
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
Foreioners Killed ey Explosion,

Indian, Pa, May 13.-By an explosion
OF gas which occurred in Lackawanna
Coal company's mine near Vintonda,
three foreigners were Instantly killed,
one was probably fatally Injured, and
several others more or less hurt,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
Is Not a Candidate.

st. Louis, May 13.-Mrs. Robert j. Bur-
dett Of California has advised friends In
st. Louis that she will not allow her
name to appear as candidate for pres
ident of the National Federation Of Wom-
ems clubs, which conyenes here May II.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
Are Having Constant SkI-
mishes With COSsaCks
KUROK SHOWS BOLDNESS
Kuropatkin's Forces Are Believed 10
Be Much Weaker Than They Are
Reported-Dalny VIII
Resist.

St Petersburg, May 13.-Emperor
Nicholas has received the following Of
fetal dispatch from General Kuropatkin;
"At dawn, May II, the Japanese began
to emerge from Feng Wang Cheng on the
Lao Yang road The advance guard
marching towards Suelichen consisted OF
a regiment of infantry, four guns ana
regiment of cavalry.
''Suelichen was held by troop Of cos
SACKS acting as a screen while the Chan-
sialin defile was occupied by two selnlas;
Two companies of Japanese marched
on Suelichen, turning our right flank
''The cossacks then retured still keep
ing the enemy back with their fire, first
upon the Fang Tieng defile, and finally
towards the defile IN the neighborhood
of the village of Ehumynzo, where they
took up position
..e captain of the solnia, Dewahl,
was wounded and two cossacks were
killed. Fed Kuan Dian San (Kwan Tfen
STEM was evacuated May 10 by the enemy
and occupied by our eossacks.
No Japanese Present.
.Reconnoisances failed to discover the
presence of Japanese in the valley Of
Tsacheo, thirty-seven miles southwest
of Gaimadza ga Matzi or Seal Ma KID.
On May and May 10 the enemy's
bivouacs were seen in the valley of the
river Unsianheo, near the village Taind-
"a, eighteen miles east of Siaue Yen, and
at Sedzekhedze at the confluence OF the
river Tayang and Sedzi rivers.
On the morning of May 10 a Jpanese
infantry detachment of about 10000 men,
with about fifty to eighty guns concen-
trated at Salitszipudza, started towards
Stu Yen.
''Taku Shan. about forty miles west of
the mouth of the Yalu. and Ching Tai
Tsze, fifteen miles southwest of Taku-
shan, have been occupied by the Japan
ese
"On May II Japanese scouts appeared
# a noint twelve miles south of Stu Yen.
''Ali was auiet on May II in the district
Of Yin Kow."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
Concentrating Beyond Caucasus.

London, May 1.-THE Daily Mail this
morning publishes dispatch from Con-
stantinople, according to which Russia is
concentrating troops just beyond the
Caucasus. The most reliable information.
the dispatch says, fixes the present total
number of troops at 12500O.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
Woman Enters the Contest.

ST. Louis May f3.-Mrs. y. Loekhart,
tn Air and Navigation COM
pany of Columbus, o., has made appli-
cation to enter the airshlp contest at the
worlds fair She has a forty-foot racer
now being built at Columbus.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
japanese Vessels DESTROYED.

Toxic, May 13, p. m.-The japanese
torpedo boat No. 4S was destroyed while
removing mines from Koir bay. north Of
Taliewan port Dalny) yesterday. Seven
men were killed and seven were wounded.
This is the first war ship Japan has lost
in the war.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
Vatican ORGAN Denies Report.

Rome, May 1S.-The osservatore
Romano, the vatican organ, publishes de-
NAL Of statement which appeared In
a French newspaper that the pope had
written 20 President Loubet concerning
his recent visit to Rome.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
Col. c. A. Cunningham Die,

Richmond. Va, May 13.-Col. George
Afford Cunningham, formerly prominent
IN business from which he retired four
years ago. died at his home here today,
aged about 60 years. He was native
Of Georgia and leaves many relatives in
that state and in North Carolina.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
shippinq Strike Virtually over.

Marseilles May 1S.-The shipping strike
is virtually over. The captains, engi-
neers and other officers of the merchant
marine have agreed to resume their du-
ties on the shipping companies condi-
ffong
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
Communication Is Interrupted.

Mukden, May 13.-Pu La Tien, near
Port Adams, Lao Tung peninsula has
been again occupied by the japanese.
Communication with Port Arthur is in
terrupted
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-14
For Service In Thibet.

Simla. British india, May 13-Half
battalion of fusiliers and half a battalion
of naval infantry with fourteen FOUNDER
gurs, have been warned to prepare for
ser ice in Thibet.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-05
Shaw Talks on Canal Money.

NEW YORK, May 5.-Secretary
Shaw who is in the city today in con-
nection with the payment of the Pan
anna canal purchase money, this after
noon said: "Theres no hitch in the
arrangements for payment We ar
ranged for s4O,O0O,OoO to be placed
with the Morgan company Monday
While the secretary of the treasury
is required by statute to take security
in a case of this kind the extent Of the
securit is left to his discretion. Sc
security is left to his discretion. Sc
to the extent of s25,O00,O00 will be
deposited at the time the warrant is
delivered. The working out of the
plan will cause no financial disturb
ance. The money is being drawn from
banks to the treasury gradually"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-05
Metropolitan Handicap Today.

NEW YORK, May 5.-This is the
opening day of the meeting of the
Westchester Racing association and
everything points favorably to good
sport. This morning the candidates for
the Metropolitan handicap, the event
of the opening day and the principal
feature of the entire meeting. We're
out for trial practice and We're
watched by a throng of railbirds ca
ger to get a line on the possible win
ner of the rich stake.
Peculiar interest attaches to the big
race this year, because it is the last
season that the Westchester Racing
association Will use its present home,
inasmuch as August Belmont and his
associates expect to open the new Bel
mont park. at Queens, L. L. next year,
and the Metropolitan handicap will
then be transferred to the Long Island
track.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-05
TO SPREAD
THE GOSPEL
Keynote Of Methodist Con-
ference This Year.
PLAN OF CAMPAIGN DISCUSSED
Greatest Preachers of the Church Will
Be Sent Out as Itinerant
EvangeIists.
PLAN OF CAMPAIGN DISCUSSED

Los ANGELES, May 5.-The Sec
ond days session of the Methodist
conference opened this morning at 10
a. m. with the bugle calls Of the
Evangelist church bell. Bishop H. w.
Warren presided. lie last of the be-
lated delegates due to the Santa Fe
wreck, arrived this morning and every
delegate, lay and clerical was in his
seat at the business session for the
organization of the committees of the
church from 80 to 9:15 a. m. ]. A.
Patter was elected chairman of the
book committee, one of Importance in
connection with the meeting of the
conference. Evangelistical work is
the keynote of the 1904 conference,
keen rivalry existing between the
Presbyterian and the Methodist bodies
on eVangeliStic movement. A plan is
on foot in the conference to adopt the
revival method accepted by the gen.
eral Presbyterian assembly last year
at its annual session in Los Angeles,
The plan is to create a general re-
vival fund and appoint the most able
members of the clergy as itinerant
eVangelsts.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-05
Port Arthur Is Blocked.

ST. PETERSBURG, May "a Port
Arthur dispatch says that Japanese
far out and fresh attack on the port
is anticipated. The message contains
information confirming the japanese
contention that the harbor is sealed
Twelve Japanese fireships participated
in the attempt and eight have been
property located The position of two
is unknown, while the remaining two
retreated. The average tonnage of the
Vessels is 200O
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-05

ellis allegeI immoral acts drove Mrs.
Powell to the verge of insanity Mrs
Powell went on the stand today and
detailed the crime. She said that Es-
telle came into the garnet where she
(the defendanD was placing catsup
bottles. Estelle seized her by the
throat. Mrs. Powell pulled a knife
from her pocket and a desperate
struggle followed during which she
cut Estelle's throat