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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-27
Japanese Building Qualifications.

St. Petersburg, May 26-The general stan has received the following telegram dated May 25 from General Europa tkin: There is no change in the general sit uation in F'eng Wang Cheng district
 Our cavalry reports that the Japanese are constructing Notifications around Feng Wang Cheng, where they have a force of 30,OO0 infantry and two thou sand cavalry with thirty-six field guns. ..The Japanese advance guard has ad- vanced to twenty-two miles north of the Ali river, their front being turned toward saimatz and Kuan Tian Sian. They are effectng no other movements north of the Al river
 "It is reported that great many Jap anese cavalry have become exhausted and are broken down.
 on the neighborhood of Pitsewo and further south. the Japanese landing con- tinues the troops marching thence to- wards King Chou with covering detach- ments thrown out on the west.
 Japs Lost 700 Men.
 aAccording to Chinese reports battle took nlace at Kin Chow. May 1s in which tha Japanese lost seven hundred men. The Russian losses were not so great.
 "A Japanese landing at Takushan began five days ago and 1t is reported that 50.000 troops. principally infantry, were landed. but this has not yet been verified. The troous landed and commenced marching from Takushan northwest towards Siu Yen and southwest towards Port Arthur.
 "one of our stonias encountered Japa- nese detachment on the night of May 20-21 at Sltkouchintse and caused great con sternation among the Japanese. who opened wild Ire against the cossacks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-27
Thinks Judge Parker is the
 Ideal Candidate
OF CONVENTION
Most Notable Result of the Gathering Was Spirit of Harmony Among Various Factions In
 the State.
BY HERvEY w. LAIRD.

Montgomery, May 6-tspeeial)-Uni- ted States Senator John T. Morgan be- lieves that this year Is the most promising for democratic victory since the civil war and that Judge Alton B. Parker Is the ideal candidate with which to make the national fight He so expressed himself to the correspondent of the 4 Herald this morning
 The senator stood in the lobby of the Exchange hotel and met large num- Der of his friends from not only thls city but several other sections of the state. He talked freely about the outlook for the democracy this year. He believes that the party is more compact just now than This is so in Alabama and he has seen 1t demonstrated in other sections.
 Speaking of Judge Parker, Senator Nor gan said in substance: "I have not the pleasure of a personal acquaintance with Judge Parker, though I have had some correspondence with him about business matters. He combines those qualities that peculiarly fit him for the position of leader of the party and President of the
 
 victory in the fall.e
 Is Evidently Disguised.
 Regarding the act of the present ocen- pant of the White House the senator has no more to say than he can easily avoid. He is evidently dsgusted with what he and many other good men con slider the unwarranted usurpation of au- thority and disregard of national law In his official administration of the position of President of the nation. He believes that the forcing of Dr. Grum upon the people of Charleston Is no more nor less than bid for the negro vote in the doubtful states and expects 1t to have just the effect the President seems to expect
 Recurring to the displacement of In- ternal Revenue Collector Bingham some months ago, the senator gave 1t as his opinion that MT. Bingham would not do the bidding of certain leaders in all mat ters and lost his place as a consequence. Senator Morgan Is In fine health. He says he has been getting stronger now Tor some time and feels better than for quite while. He left today for Selma. and will go later to Bailey Springs to spend the summer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-27

In the darkness they fired upon their own men.
 "0n May 21 a Russion reconnoitering party got behind the Japanese army near Tansanchintse on the main road from Sakhedza to Liao Yang, and found a Japanese detachment three hundred strong. The Russian scouts watched for sixteen hours, during which time at least 1S000 Chinese and Korean coolies passed, together with two hundred carts. The Japanese finally discovered and at- tackled the Russian scouts, all of whose horses were killed. The scouts were obliged to return on foot"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-27
Waqers on the Favorite.

Every horse in the race was played in a desultory manner. but the bulk of the public wagers continued to pour in upon the favorite Starter Fitzgerald lined them no back of the barrier and after three minutes delay sent them away in splendid order. Irish Lad on the rail. led his field with the Picket second and Hermis third. Hegeson on The Picket eased his mount tIife and when the racers passed the grandstand Hermls and Irish Lad had hooked up side by site for their heart-breaking struggle which was kept ID nearly mile The Picket. running easily in third place. made nice pace for the balance of the heid. The Thomas colt and the favorite strug- gled in vain, each to master the other. Across the circular track from the grand stand and three-quarters of mile from the starting point, they were running like one horse.
 In this manLer they swung around the far turn and made for the last one which headed them into the stretch. Shaw on the favorite and Redfern on Hermis were bringing out every ounce of speed in their mounts. while Helgerson was drawing The Picket together for the final rush 10 the goal. He closed a gap of two or three lengths, and before they had reached tho last quarter pole was close upon the tir- ing leaders Herms had run his race and was dropping back, and Shaw swung the favorite trihe wide. As he did so Hel- gerson shot in on the rail and in a drlv- ing finish seventy yards from the wire. The Pickets ncse showed in front Of the Duryea colt. Lyme on Proper in visor- ous ride. brought the Jennings candidate alongside of Hermis. who fell back to fourth place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-27

tory as the harmonizer and reuniter of the white people of the state and the love feast" occasion at which many old timers again grasped hands with other old timers who had not been in just that kind of humor since the days of the d. vision, incident to the free silver and otber questions of more or less contro- versy.
 Some of the men who trod the floor of the convention hall yesterday have made themselves felt all over the known world. Morgan ''the senator of all the people," as said by Chairman Whitson, was there. and right warmly did his fel- low citizens show their affection for him. When he advanced to the platform on the arm of MT Weakley, the portly del- egate from Jefferson, there was a storm of applause. which died away to perfect stiffness when his voice was raised to speak His name will live on; no matter what the route of the great isthman canal may be, he will be given the credit for the canal itself. having forced the country to it's construction. Every Ala bamian wishes that he might have had his whole way about if. but not one wtthholds from him that praise he is due for the ultimate result
 "Young Man of Dallas"
 Then there was Pettus the young man of Dallas. only S3 years of age, but vigor- ous as sturdy oak and quick witted as In the days of his young manhood. He was located in the audience yesterday be- fore Senator Morgan. and made short speech while his colleague was being un- covered from throng of admirer who had turned aside from the conventions work to do him honor. When presented to the convention General Pettus bowed with an old time southern sweep of hls body and thanked the chairman for his words of introduction.
 'It Is no time for talk now he said. You have business before you and that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-27
Kin Chow, Thirb-fOur Niles from Port Arthur, Cap-
 tured by Japs
JAPS ARE NOW STRIVING
 ID REACH PORT ARTHUR
Russians Cannot Believe That Kin Chou Is Captured, Because 1t Is Strongly Fortified
 Fortress.

London, May 27.-The Shan-Hal- kwan correspondent of the Daily Chronicle sends report received from New chwang that on May 23, thinking that the Japanese had retired from Fene Wang, fifty thousand Russians from Hal cheng and Liao Yang marched towards Feng Wang Cheng.
 They were surprised by 3o,ooo Jap anese in the Lao Tune peninsula. Tho Russian casualties were over four thousand, and over thousand Rus sians surrendered. The report does not state the Japanese losses.
 Che Foo, May 27.-12:30 p. m.-lt ie learned from a reliable source that the Japanese took Kin Chou yester- day (Thursday), and are now pursuing the enemy.
 London, May 27-The Tokio core spondent of the Daily Mail, under date of May 27, says:
 According to a reliable report, the Japanese occupied Kin Chou today"
 London, May 27-The Tokio corre- spondent of the Daily Express says it is reported unotficlaIIy that the Jap anese have captured Kin Chou, and are now attacking Dalny.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-27
Scene of Wild Excitement.

There was a scene of excitement which has seldom been equalled, cries from thousands urging on the favorite and ehrieking the name of his jockey rent the air For fey seconds when Il seemed al- most certain Irish Lad would repeat his victory of last year. 4o,000 persons screamed his name men threw their hats Into the air anG embraced one another. They did not realize how close up Helger- son had brought The Pickett. nor did trey observe that Shaw on Irish Lad was not as near the rail as he might have been. The western heise responded nobly to thal call Throusa t gap barely wide enough for him to pass he made his run and he wen by the length of his muzzle.
 The shouts of joy died away In the throats of the vast assemblage as though the onlookers had been suddenly para 1yzed Proper was third. two lengths be- hind Irish Lad. and a nose in front of Herms, McChesney and Africander and Claude were at the end of the procession.
 Winner Is From Kentucky.
 The Picket is owned by the Waldeck stable of Louisville Ky, controlled by Jungbluth & Middleton. He won the American derby last year at Washington park Chicago. was bror <ht east and started here last fall Nhree or four A--~------------
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-27
Irish Lad the Great FaVOrite
 Comes in Second
GREATEST RACE IN YEARS
Forty Thousand People Madly Cheef During Finish of the Brooklyn Handicap, Worth $20,oo0
 to the Winners.

New York May 26-coming down along the rail in the last few strides of the run to the wire, The Picket. the vests champion In the Brooklyn handicap. snatehed victory away from the ever-pop- ular Irish Lad, the Brooklyn winner of last year and the Metropolitan winner of this year.
 It was scarcely more than the nod of head, but the hardy westerner finished stronger than the Duryea colt. whose ter rife pace with uermis up to the very home stretch. would have tried to the utmost the stontest of heart and the sturdest of limb. Frantic cheers which had been ringing from the throats of nearly 10000 onlookers, died away when it was observed that Irish Lad had gone down to defeat.
 Proper. the California candidate, came through at the end and beat out Hermis for third place The time for the mile was .ss 2-5 and for the mile and quarter 2:06 S-5. one and one-nfth seconds slower than the race record made by Irish Lad last year.
 The handicap was worth S2O.o0o of which s25o0 went to the second horse and $15o0 10 the third.
 great outpourlng of turf devotees witnessed the eighteenth running of ths event. As the time for the handicap came the name of Irish Lad from the stable of Herman B Dursea could be heard on all sides. He had grown Into immense popularity, after it had been definitely learned that there was little hope for McChesney owing 10 the injury |. days hgo McChesney's owners frankly admitted that they had little hope of gaining any distinction in ihe race. but were determined to send him over the rotue as an evidence of good fatth
 Sixteen Were Entered.
 There were sixteen thoroughhreds an- tered. and four or five of these had re- corded victories during the past two years in the principal events af the American turf Reports of sensational time made by the Picket in his workouts brought him many supporters. but the rank and file was loath to put full confidence in his ability under the conditions with which he was confronted.
 Although the weather was ideal and the track swept by the cooling breeze from the Atlantic, the betting ring was a swelterng mass of humanity. No sooner had the odds been posted than there was a rush to back Irish Lad Three and three and half 10 one were the prevailing quotations for q time but money poured steadily into the ring, and when the bngle sounded calling the horses to the post no better than il to could be had against the favorite
 Hermis opened and closed at to l. The Picket was well played but his price receded only two points. From tens. he was backed 10 10 l. Much Of the speculation on the winner however, was conducted through the winter books and large sums were won both here and in Ihn WesI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-27
WAS THE FIRST ID ATTACK ROOSEVELT Tennessee Platform Calls Him
 Enemy of Country OLD PLATFORMS IGNORED Congressman Head, In Speech, Says Southern Democrats Must
 Get With the East to
 Win Victory.
OLD PLATFORMS IGNORED

Nashville, May 26.-The democrat state convention was chiefly conspicuous on ac- count of It's personnel and to the fact that its deliberations were directed by young men in the organization. An effort had been made to commit the party to the policies enunciated in the platforms of 1896 and 1900. and the fact that neither of these pronuneiamentos was dignified by passing notice is evidence that the party in Tennessee has forgotten the past and Is resolved to align itself with the conservative elment.
 Congressman Head declared in speech to the convention that We must get with the east. The west will never come with ns We have tried them twice." This was the sentiment that controlled the con- xention ard dominated it's action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-27
Favors Temperance Law.

The convention put itself on record as in favor of the temperance law enacted by the last legislature and against it's repeal The republicans also gave en- dorsement to this legislation but the question will be an issue in the ensuing campaign as will also the election laws which this convention is the first that has failed or refused to recommend them since they were passed.
 These laws have been enforced in partisan spirit in factional feuds and for that reason are becoming unpopular with many democrats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-27
Platform Is VoIun,lnous.

The platform is voluminous and ar- raigns the republicans for sins of omis- sion and commission. It approves the Panama canal, but is severe in its criti- cism of President Roosevelt for the man. ner in which the treaty was brought about and of his efforts to foist negro of fice-holders on the south. This is the first convention to condemn the resident on the ground of precipftating the race issue, and the platform declares that the hope of intelligent free government de- bends upon the unquestioned social end political supremacy of the white man, and whoever by word or act seeks to bring this fact in que stion in an enemy of his country and lis race.
 The ship subsidy bill and postoffice scan- dals are derourced and that part of the platform dealing with national issues bears the impress of Senator Car
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-13
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.
Candidates for Alderman and Councilman
Named Last Night.

The Democratic caucus was held in the
Seventh ward last night to nominate can
dldates for alderman and councilman and
to hll vacancies caused by the resigna-
ton OF Lewis J. Pierce and Walter Pres
brey from the city council The attend
ance was not large and there was ne ap-
parent contest as the caucus was unaui-
nous in indorsng the good government
ticket which Is William w. Bachelor for
alderman and Peter ]. Connolly for couu-
Gilman.
The caucus officers included: Warden,
Peter L. Doyle; clerks, John s. O'Brlen,
Joseph +. Baggott, Richard Phelan.
Thomas II. Cotter and ]. S. Kirby and
the ward committee consists of the fol-
lowing: j. T.. Connolly, chairman;
Thomas +. Cooney, William A. Baggott,
Joseph ID. Gillian, J. S. Quinn and George
l.. Gilland.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-13

HUSBAND
PUNISHED,

Starzo Mularella was up against II for
fair this morning when ne was brought
before Judge Sweetland.
Mularella had been on probation for
several months. having agreed 20 support
his wife and two children.
Instead OF appreciating the leniency OF
the court and contributing to the main
tenance of his family, Mularella not only
had not done anything for their support
but had abused and struck her.
Last Tuesday he went so far as 10
drive his wife from the house.
She took little child in each arm
and sought shelter with her father.
Mularela. who is about Is years old.
exhibited a stubborn and insolent spirit
when he faced Judge Sweetland: but
his jaw dropped when he was sentenced
TO the state work house for six months.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-13
PAWTUCKET.

Flag dav was very suitably observed oy
Tho n,,hlic schools OF the city There was
= ono ;nusical program given by the nlsh
school orchestra and notable ADDRESS oy
col Daniel r. Ballou, past department
commander of the G. A. II. Al the ai'ei-
roon exercises for the eighth and ninth
GRADES of grammar schools held In Grand
Ann, hall Rev. ]. j. woolley made the
Invocation Mayor Higgins, Thomas D.
Caddes OF Tower Post and superintendent
~ schools Maurice j. o Brien also maue
addresses .o~, ,,,s
rrvhera was a very successful concert ana
hail held under the auspices OF Aeranain
IAncoln. Samuel Slater ana faI nlons
Hodges az the order Sons or ST George
and Victoria commandery Uniform Rank
at the Auditorium last night. Mayor Hig
Gins and several officials or the Grano
lodge were the guests OF the local iouses.
A fine concert program was carried ou'
and the grand march was led by hoor di-
rector J. w. Greenhalgh ana ms uaush-
ter. Miss Gertrude Nj. Greennaish
There was special meeting OF the
hoard OF aldermen last evening al which
bills amounting to s72e3.93 were allowed
and ordered paid.
Az the meeting OF the Pawtucket Wom-
ans club held yesterday afternoon, Miss
Elizabeth L. Con read paper on 'ne
"Nile" that proved extremely interesting.
Under the auspices OF the Ladies Social
circle OF the frst Baptist church most
successful musicale was given last even
ing at the residence OF Mrs. Philip {.
sheldon.
The wedding reception OF Mr.. and Mrs
William Bradford Mckay was held In the
assembly room OF Music Hall last evening.
large number OF friends OF the con-
tracing PARTIES were present and the re-
ception proved q most happy one.
Hezekiah Butterworth OF Boston will
address the mems meeting under the
auspices of the Y NJ. &. A. tomorrow
afternoon i'm the association hall I'm Cot
trell block.
The St Joseph T. A. and II. society was
presented with the solid silver cup won
| In the Inter city tournament. There was
a smoke talk after the presentation.
william A BLY, and John Mcpherson
were sentenced 10 six months on the
| state farm as common drunkards by
/ Judge Shove yesterday.
! There was n masquerade at Carpenters =
\ hall given under the auspices OF the
/ Eintracht society. Guests from Provi-
dence the Attleboros and other places
\ were in attendance.
/ 4 very successful carnival and assem-
\ bly, Of nations was held in Music hall un-
! der the auspices 90 the Young Mems
/ Catholic association ~ 81 Mary's parish.
Some 800 persons we're I'm attendance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-13
VALLEY VILLAGES
Flag Day al the Several Valley
Schools Valentine Parties.
Other Notes.

Yesterday was Flag day. and at the
several valley schools the teachers had
prepared programs of an appropriate ma
ture, which were rendered before audi
ences made up Of the relatives and
friends OF the scholars. At all OF the
schools the flags were shown. and I'm
most cases the exercises were of very
interesting nature. At each Of the schools
the McGregor post G. A. r.. had sent
representatives, who made few re-
marks. The following veterans were at
the named schools: Hope. z. w. John
son and William V; Slocmm; Lipptt Hill,
J. w. Lake and A. w. Deane: Phenix,
William Northup and Rev. John McVay;
Riverpoint, ]. NJ Burdick. r. M. Tuckl
treville f. c. Capwell Charles Duke,
Abraham Davis and Daniel Mcvey:
Crompton. William johnson and James
ael Smith and II. NJ. Clark In every
instance the sessions were shortened aud
| the children were given a holiday after
VALENTINE PARTIES.
AT the home OF Miss Amy Clarke of
Maple avenue, Phenix, last night the
members of the |. o. L. Whist club met
and enjoyed themselves at what they
termed a valentine party. The guests
numbered their own members only. and
q most enjoyable evening was passed.
During the evening q series of games
themselves 10 the utmost. round OF
refreshments were served during the
evening. aud later the games were con-
tinued until midnight.
At the home OF Mrs. Magoon on Rocky
! Hill last night a number of the members
of the church gathered and passed a
| pleasant evening A number OF unique
| features were introduced and some new
games were also played for the first time.
The affair was a success In every respect
and the committee were satisfied with
| the results.
VILLAGE HAPPENINGS.
! Special Lenten services will begin at st.
| Philips church in Crompton on next
! Wednesday evening. when 7:i5 the spe-
| cial evening service viii open. Rev. L..
| M. Hardy OF Pomfret Centre. who was
| 1899 will be present and will preach. Mr..
! Hardy during his stay here was very
popular and made many friends, who will
| be glad to again see him and TO hear him
preach.
| cabees of the World, Will hold their an
nual rally in Grand Army hall tonight.
| The Columbian Whist club held their
1 postponed meeting at the home of Ward
r.. Smith last evening. The club was
| we'll represented, and an evening or rare
pleasure was passed.
| The infant daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
| Earick Hedin OF Crompton, died at the
| homo of it's parents yesterday afternoon
after short illness.
An Italian. whose name is said TO be
| Johnny Sastus got into a quarrel with
| another OF his countrymen in the Royal
mill yesterday morning, and before the
| trouble was adjusted Sastus was struck
in the face by the other; He AT once
later Investigated the matter, but no ar
rests were made.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-13
Sheriff's Sale
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND ANr
PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS.
Sheriff 8 Onlce,
Providence, February 15. A. II. 1901.


Providence. February Is. A. ID. 1901
Providence. Sc:
BY Virtue and I'm pursuance OF an Exe-
cution Number 3s, 5i6. issued out OF the
District Court OF the Sixth Judicial Dis
trict, holden at Providence. within ana
for said District, in the County OF Proyi-
dence. on the l1th day of February, a. ID:
1904, and returnable 10 the said Court
May 18th. A. u. 1894 upon a Judgment
rendered by said Court. or. the 18th lai day
OF January. A. d. 1904. in favor OF WIZ
liam Loeb, doing business as William
Loeb a. Co, of Providence, plaintiff, and
against Charles Newhans aliae John Doe.
OF New York City and state, defendant l
have this day, at 10 o'clock A. M, levied
the said Execution on the following de-
scribed personal property. VIE: Two
leather jewelers. telescope bags, fitted
with trays and the contents OF same,
consisting OF samples of studs, cuff but
tons. hat pins, brooches, scarf pins,
bracelets fobs and collar buttons. -,
Notice Is hereby given that l Will sell
the said levied on personal property at a
Public Auction, TO be held In Room NO.
1929 Banlgan Building, No. 10 Weybosset
street in the City of Providence, on Tues
day. the 23d day Of February, A. ID. lSi;
at l2 o'clock. noon. for the satisfaction OF
said execution. debt, interest on the
same costs OF suit. my own fees and all
contingent expenses, III sufficient
ANDREW Mex ENIlE.
fI2-22incl Deputy Sheriff.