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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15

New York. September 14-A rally by Tammany hall was held in the Wigwam on Fourteenth street tonight. It marked Che opening of the campaign by that organization, and was held to ratify the nomination of Alton B. Parker and Henry G. Davis, the democratic national nom- inees Resolutions pledglng support to the democratic nominees for President and vice president were passed.
 The speakers were Congressman W Rourke Cochran, Congressman William sulzer Civil Justice George P. Roeseh. Thomas A. Grady, F. W. Platzek and Wauhope Lynn. When MT. Cochran was presented, it was several minutes before he could begin speak, the applause being so demonstrative. MT. Cochran said in part:
 he returns from Maine indicate that we can elect the democratic ticket.
 Prior to the letter of acceptance issued by the President. there were good many people who thought that the platform of the parties were practically identical. and that it was merely q question of which of the two candidates should enjoy the emoluments and honors of the office.
 We know now that the two men are unlike as two men can be- when one be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
BANKERS DISCUSS
 THE FIDELITY PLAN
MATTER BEFORE THE CONVEN- TON INVOLVED THE QUESTION OF ENTERING INTO THE FiDEL- ITY INSURANCE BUSINESS.

New York September 14.-The feature of the initial sessions today of the thir- tieth annual convention of the American Bankers association in this city was a spirited discussion of what has been known as the fidelity plan.
 This matter figured in the proceedings of the association's convention at San Francisco last year and involved the question of the organization entering into fidelity insurance business. The debate today was evoked by proposed amend ment to the constitution providing for the appointment of trustees by the execu- tive council of the body for the admins tration of fund to be termed the American bankers guaranty fund" this fund to be devoted to the insurance of members against any dishonest acts by their employees.
 During the day arguments for and against the plan Comptroller of the Cur rency w. K. Ridgely explained his posi- ton as regards it.
 The convention eventually voted the proposal down.
 The report of President James R. Branch showed that during the past year the association's detective agents have captured in different sections of the country seventy-fiye bank criminals. and that thirty-four were convicted. The report states that the work of the fidel- ity committee had made q saving in the year in the cost of fidelity monds to members of considerably over Sl5O,OOO
 The aggregate capital surplus and de- posits of members in tEe association amount to S11. 20, ,SS6 637
 A resolution was adopted by the con- vention indorsing Senator Lodges bill for the bettering of the consular service.
 Reports of the treasurer. the protective committee, uniform laws committee, and the reports of the committee on currency legislation which were presented, all ad- vocating sound money" and flexible currency with recommendations that the bankers association, through it's officers and committees, work for legislation along these lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
NEeR o's BODY FOUND.
Had Evidently Been Killed and Placed
 On Railroad Track.

Florence, September 14-(Special)-- With his body severed completely mid way. a negro, who was connected with the Gentry Bros. dog show, that gave performance last night in Tuscumbia, was lound this morning on the Louisville and Nashville railroad tracks in East Florence. One-half of the negro lay be- tween the rails and the other half on the outside
 Very little blood was spilled and an ex- animation of the coprse showed that the negro who had been run over by an early freight train. was dead before he was placed on the track. An examina tion showed that death had resulted from a blow on the forehead. inflicted with a club.
 The Gentry show passed over the road at 1 o'clock. three hours previous to the finding of the body. There Is no clue to the murderer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
Was Great Piece of Strategy.

London, September 15-The Daily Mails correspondent with General Kuropatkin writes under date of September an in- teresting analysis of Russian strategy on the eve of the battle of Liao Yang, be- slowing the highest praise upon Kuropat- kin's skilful handling, and withdrawal of the weak, scattered Russian forces with cut demorallzation.
 The correspondent says
 Tt is too early as yet to speak of the appalling and almost inconceivable diff faculties that faced Kuropatkin during the first phase of the campaign. Some day it will be known how many or rather how few troops he had when he arrived in Manchuria, and what proportion, or rather disproportion were the keen, ardent young soldiers of Russia Russia will know how far Russian levies were prepared for the task they had to face, and when the facts are known the world will realize the enormous responsibility cast upon this silent, resolute man, and with what strength silence and resolu- ton he faced and conquered it'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
DIES IN O?ELIkA.
]. M. Friend of Mobile Suddenly Ex-
 pires While Drinking Milk.

Opelika, September 14.-(Special.)- )-This morning while drinking glass of milk at breakfast at the hotel with glass at his lips. J. M. Friends of Mobile died travelling man representing N. Flis & Co.,, cigar dealers of Mobile. He came here Monday suffering from excess of al- coholic stimulants. and came near dying that night.
 Two physicians and a hospital nurse pulled him through and he was so much improved that he said he would start te- morrow on his rounds Within an hour after, at breakfast, he expired. The direct cause of death was heart failure, due to alcoholic poisoning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
GEN. ORLOFF IS BLAMED
 NOT HOLDING POSITION

ing taxes and otherwise administering af- fairs in Manchuria, as though that eoun- try were conquered territory. The publica- ton of General Kuropatlxin's report Aof fighting from August 26 until the retreAt upon Mukden has created a better feelA ing in St. Petersburg.
 The report from St. Petersburg places upon General Orloff the responsibility for the failure to hold the heights in the vi- cinity of Sykwantun, and so check the Japanese advance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15

Inactivity of the opposing armies of Russia and Japan continues, and no fight ing of a general character is reported. h. formation coming from an authoritative source in St. Petersburg is that the Rus sians will winter at Harbin, but the fact that there probably will be two months of good weather for military operations before extreme celd weather sets in. leaves room for a revision of ths purpose in the light of events that may transpire.
 The Japanese are reported to be colect-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
Injured By Military Balloon.

Vienna, September 14.-During mili. tary ballooning exercises at Schul wetssenburg today sudden puff oi wind lifted balloon with a number of soldiers hanging to the ropes. Eight of the soldiers were hurled against rock and two of them were killed out right and six were fatally injured. The balloon disappeared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
Negroes Were Insistent.
TuRPENTINE OPERATORS MEET
Association Declares for 10 Per Cent
 Reduction of Output.

Jacksonville, Fla, September 14.- The National Turpentine Operators met in annual convention here today, A. D. Covington presiding. There was large attendance
 The most important business was the adoption of resolution, which, after reciting indications of depress- ion, declared for a 10 per cent reduc- tion of outpu- :. each member of the association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
Republicans Get Little CoRS0Ia- tiOn from Maine Results
NEGRO QUESTION IN PRETORIA
Roosevelt May Take Up the Cause of American Negro Citizens in South Africa Who Think They
 Are Wronaed.

4 Portland, Me-. September 14-A re- ' -& publican plurality of 27,130 is shown . . by complete returns from the state . <. election of Monday, the unofficial ' \ tabulation of which from the 522 -> : cities towns and plantations, was . < completed today ' ' The total vote for governor as : ' tabulated was: Cobb, republican. 79,- '
 ' 460. Davis, democrat, 51,350. < % The legislature which will elect a <
 < United States Senator. is safely re- ->
 e publican. <
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
Debs Speaks In Atlanta.

Atlanta, Ga, September 14.-Eugene date for President of the United States on the socialist ticket, addressed an audience of about two hundred and fifty persons in the house of represent atives here tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
Patterson is Nominated.

Charleston, s. C., September 14.- More complete returns from the Sec ond democratic primary tonight show the nomination of J. o. Patterson of Barnwell county over s. G. Mayfeld as congressman from the Second dis trict to succeed T. H. Croft.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
Not a Leak From Government.

Washington, September 1.-The in- vestigation of the charges of the Sa- vannah, Ga, cotton exchange regard ing an alleged leak in the government crop report of September ? has been concluded, the department of agricul- ture accepting the denial of the New York brokerage firm that it's telegram giving an estimate of the crop was a leak from the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
crarton Comes Back.

Victoria, B. C.. September 14.-His Ma jesty's ship Grafton, flagship of the Pa cihc squadron which left here some days ago to take part in a heavy gun practice at Comox, returned unexpectedly to Es-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
Living on Black Bread.

Che Foo, September 15, 12:15 a. m.-A Chinese who left Liao Yang the promoni- tory on September 10 says the general assault on the stronghold, which in some quarters was reported would occur on the 10th, did not take place. He declares that the Russians are giving most of their attention to the forts on the northeast line, which include RihlEngshang and Kikawanshan. The Russian soldiers are living on black bread and seldom get soup. There are only a few head of cattle n Port Arthur and these are resei ed for the highest officials.
 Hardly a day passes that Lieutenant Stoesssl, commander of the Port Arthur forts. generally accompanied by General Blashoff does not ride over the entire line. having alterations made here and giving suggestions there, and compliment ing or censuring his troops. His inde- fatigible efforts and his composure do much to sustain the spirits of the gar rison and this in spite of their hard fare and the sleeplessness which results from teing constantly on the qui vive.
 Hospitals at Every Fort.
 The Chinese gay further that the Japa- nese have constructed a large fort on the orth shore of Pigeon bay, to the west of Port Arthur, using many Chinese labor CTS in the work There are sixteen large hospitals in Port Arthur, and field hos pitals have been established at every fort.
 The preparations for resisting on the northeast forests consist chiefly of the construction of trenches and redoubts for outpos.s.
 The Japanese bombardment of the stronghol continue intermitting1y every day. On September the Japanese threw shell into Port Arthur. one of which struck a church and killed a Chinaman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15

morial ceremony in honor of the men of the Fourth division who Tell in battle was held today. Three hundred and seventy five men of this divisiion were killed at Shoushanpao, and General Ogawa, who is in charge of the division, was wounded.
 he was unable to -s present at the cere- mony. After the performance of religious rites thousands of Japanese soldiers sa- luted the memorial tablets of their dead comrades.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
WANT TO IMPEACH
 MADISON'S SHERIFF
SPECIAL GRAND JURY IN HUNTS WILLIE RETURNS TEN INDlcT- MENTs AND ASKS JUDGE sPEAKE FOR INSTRUCTIONS.

l, Huntsville. September H.-(Speo- ! } ial.)-After five days of investiga- ! |, tion into the lynching of Horace - , Naples and the partial burning of l
 |, the jail by mob last Wednesday, <
 , ten indictments were returned to- 2
 , day by the special grand jury. . Arrests of the indicted parties will <
 , be effected at once. The grand jury ! . has not yet finished and other in- !
 , dictments are expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
Hospitals at Every Fort.
Memorial for Dead Comrades.

Field Headquarters of the Second Jap anese Army, September 6, via Funsan, Korea, September H.-An elaborate me-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
SEMI CENTENNIAL. :. HELD IN SAR'',sJJGA
 c Fairbanks and W Address New York Republicans FREMONT VOTERS PRESENT Fairbanks Compares Smoke Ring Made By FIashisht to Halo That Crowns
 Fifty Years of Patri-
 otic Service.
VOTERS PRESENT

Saratoga, N. Y, September 14.-Rain which fell in torrents did not prevent a good attendance at the republican party's semi-centennial tonight. The desire to see and hear such well-known men as sena- tor Charles W. Fairbanks and Chauneey M Depew, attracted enough people to fill nearly all the seats on the floor of the convention hall with a fair sprlnkling in the galleries The two senators were loudly cheered when they came in.
 The celebration was brought about by a committee composed of surviving dele gates to the first regular republican state convention held here on August 16, 1854
 Occupying seats on the platform were 125 white-haired veterans who voted for 1ohn c. Fremont
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15


 In open court the special grand jury Investigating the recent lynchng here, to- day asked for instructions on the proper method of procedure to bring about the impeachment of the sheriff of Madison county, and the mayor of the city for failure to prevent the lynching of Horace Naples, provided the grand jury sees proper to proceed with that object in view.
 Judge Speake probably will outline the rroper procedure tomorrow.
 --~~----~-~>---~---~---- -~------~------------------ quimalt early Tuesday, making the trip from Comox to her Esqumalt moorngs under forced draught and in record time.
 She is now in Esquimalt harbor, making ready for sea, and will not finish her gun practice. The cause of the Graftons re- turn from the trip from Comox is con nected with the sudden appearance of the Russian armored auxiliary cruiser Lena It is understood that the Grafton Is under sealed orders from the British admiralty to protect British shipping on the AmeE- ican side of the Pacific at all cost
 Depends on United States.
 It depends on the decision of the United States government regarding the Lena whether the Grafton Will proceed soutn to watch her, and if any British mer- chantmen be molested. capture and sink her Should the American governments decision be an order to the Lena to quit San Francisco harbor within twenty-four hours it is expected the Grafton will leave Esquimalt harbor at her best speed, with the object of intercepting the Rus sian vessel off the California coast.
 A significant circumstance connected with the Graftons sudden appearance in Esquimalt is that short leave has been definitely suspended.
 The big cruiser also maintains her steam pressure at unusual strength, as If expect ing to use it at a moments notice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
Reviews Party History.


 The celebration was opened by William Barnes, Sr., who in his remarks went back forty years to the time when Lln- coin was assassinated, and attempts were made upon the lives of other prominent statesmen and generals. After recounting the effort to kill William H. Seward. he nominated as the presiding officer of the meeting Frederick Seward the son of Lincoln's secretary of state.
 Senator Depew and Francis B. Ere mont, son of John c. Fremont, con- ducted MT. Seward to his chair.
 Chairman Seward introduced Senator Fairbanks as the next vice-presldent of the United states.'
 The candidate received a great ova- tion when he rose to speak.
 While the cheering was in progress, a flashlight photograph was taken and the burning powder sent up great ring of smoke. Senator Depew leaped to his feet and pointed to it and as soon as the audience had become quiet, Senator Fair banks stretched his hand upward and said:
 That looks like a haso that crowns fifty years of patriotic service."
 This caused another outburst of ap- plause.
 The candidate then began his address. Senator Fairbanks was followed by Major F. B. Fremont, U. s. A., a son of John c. Fremont, who spoke briefly. Senator Depew then addressed the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
SAYS JAPS WERE AF TER THE LENA Japanese N0bIenan Claims ThGrs Was Fight in Pacific OFFICIALS DENY THE REPORT British Ship Grafton Is at Victoria Under Full Steam and Will
 Keep an Eye on Lena's
 Movements.
OFFICIALS DENY THE REPORT

San Francnsco, september 4.-Guarded by several American warships the Rus sian auxiliary cruiser Lena lies in the same position in the bay where she drop ped anchor Sunday afternoon.
 Today under the direction of the United States navy a third inspection of the Lena was begun and the disposition of the vessel will doubtless depend upon the report of the Investigation. The mem bers of the board are al trained engin- eers and their work will be searching and conclusive It is anticipated that they will finish their labors tomorrow The visit today of Captain Berlinsky and the Russian consul, Koskavitch, to the Mare Island navy yard is regarded as significant, as it is believed to portend the dismantling of the Lena. They were courteously received by Rear Admiral Mccall.
 Rear Admiral Goodrich assembled all of the naval commanders in this port on board the flagship New York today and acquainted them fully with all official de- velopments in the case aud, it Is sur-
 
 the event of certain contingencies.
 It is expected that the destroyer Perry will soon be brough. down from Mare Island and added to the vessels now sur rounding the Lena.
 Will Keep Vessel There.
 An outcome of the arrival of the Rus sian cruiser will probably be the mainte- nance permanen in San Francisco har- bor of a number of warships to be prepar- ed to deal with any similar emergency during the Russo-Japanese war. Had the Lena arrived twenty-four hours later San Francisco would not have had single American war vessel as the squadron had been ordered to sail the next day for other waters for target practice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
BerIinsky Goes Ashore.

San Francisco, September 14-Captatn Berlinsky of the Russian transport Lena, accompanied by two of his officers and the Russian consul at this port went to Mare Island today. The avowed object of their trip was to call on Rear Admi- ral Mccall, the government commandant of the navy yard. Well informed off, cials, however. express the opinion that the visit may include an inspection of the place where it is not unlikely the Lena may be laid up for an indefinite time in the event of it's disarmament.
 No confirmation can be obtained of the story telegraphed from St. Paul to the effect that Lena had been engaged with two Japanese cruisers in the vicinity of Redfeld reef and badly damaged by gun shots.
 United States Inspector Bulger found no marks of the Lena having been in con hict.
 T do not believe the report that Japa- nese cruisers are lying anywhere near the Farrallones," said Consul Kisaburo Ureno. In the first place, there is no count of the name given in the 0ispatch from St. Paul. and 1 am certainly in a position to know if he exists or not.
 If such were a fact then the minister at Washington and I would have known about it some time ago. Of course these matters require diplomatic treatment. and 1 have nothing to say except that believe the rurnOr false"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
Collector stratton Doubts It.

Collector of the Port Stratton today ex- pressed his disbelief in the story of a stern chase across the ocean and said:
 q have been told that several boats like the Lena were lying out al sea to intercept the vessels to and from this port, but there is evidently no truth Tn the report. I received telegraphic orders from the department of commerce and labor today regarding the Lena and have communicated with Admiral Goodrich and the Russian consul. The substance of these communications cannot be given otIf ''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-15
Japanese Count Makes Statement.

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 St. Paul, Minn., September 14.-Count Yama Osichi, a young Japanese noble man, accompanied by a rather extensive suite, who passed through St. Paul to- day enroute to Seattle is a distant rela tive of General Kuroki. In speaking of the Lena incident in San Francisco, Count Osichi said:
 T heard two weeks ago when in Wash ington that the Lena was watching for vessels bound to Japan from Puget Sound, and 1 also heard that two little cruisers of my country had been detailed to take the ship. They followed the Lena when she broke away from the Vladvostock squadron and when the officers of the Lena make their official reports 1t will be seen that somewhere in the vicinity of Redfeld Reef, hundreds of miles west of Cape Flattery there was another ae- tion that has not been heard of so far.
 Is Badly Damagedf.
 "The Lena is badly damaged l under stand but the ship is being so carefully protected from investigation by her mar ines and the United States government that the nature of the injuries cannot possibly be determined. 7 am certain the injuries are the result of gunshots, and that the gunshots were inflicted by our little cruisers.
 Somewhere to the westward of the Farallone islands l am confident there are two Japanese cruisers patrolling the coast. The captains of the ships know that the United States government will not allow the Lena to remain longer than is absolutely necessary to complete her repairs and when she leaves the golden gate, there will be sea search for her"
 Berlnsky Goes Ashore.
 San Francisco. September H-Captain Berlinsky, of the Russian transport Lena, accompanied by two of his officers and the Russian consul at this port, went to Mare Island today. The avowed object
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