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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-02
KOREA ID TURN
 ID AMERICANS Gan Hope for Little from
 Japanese Victory CANNOT FULFILL PLEDGES
On the Other Hand She Feels That Her Fate Is Sealed If Russia Wins Out in the Pres
 ent War.

Paris March 1-In anticipation of the negotiations which will follow the Russo Jananese war. the Korean officials in Flu rome are turning their attention to the nowers which give their country support. I. .s feared that Japan if victoious, will find that she cannot live up to the high principles to which she pledged herself, particularly if the war be long drawn out. Her expense and losses will be great and Korea having been occupied and serv- ing as a field of battle will be one of the subjects of negotiation. If Russia is victorious, Korea's fate, so far as Rus sian diplomacy can make 1t, Is sealed.
 Little to Hope For.
 A consideration of the attitude of the European powers shows that Korea has little to hope for from them, Great Brit ain being expected to favor Japanese con- trol over the hermit kingdom, while France and Germany would not oppose in the event of her being victorious.
 The hopes of the Koreans therefore. are centering on the United States, and as soon as the cable and other lines of com municaton are restored, 1t Is understood representations will be made to the Kore- an government with the view to inducing 1t to designate a leading diplomat as min ister at Washington, the post now being occupied by a charge d'affares.
 To Arouse American Sympathy.
 The Korean government will be urged to authorize it's representative to conduct a campaign designed to arouse the interest of the American people In Korea, and whom the negotiations are begun, then an urgent appeal will be submitted to the President to use his good offices as pro- vided by the treaty between the two states Min Yeung Tchan. the Korean minister in Paris who was secretary of legation at Washington several years ago. is expected to be considered oy his gov ernment for transfer to the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-02
Monthly Circulation Statement.

Washington, March 1.-The monthly circulation statement issued by the comp troler of the currency shows that at the close of business, February 9, 1904, the total circulation of national bank notes was $430, ,S24,S10, an increase for the year of $47725, 465, and an increase for the month of $3, 466,6S3. The circulation based on United States bonds amounted to s39o, 1852, 491, an increase for the year of s51 692, 190 and an increase for the month of s6,694,760 The circulation secured by lawful money aggregated s39,971,s19. de- crease for the year of $4,166,6e5 and an increase for the month of $771, 1923.
 The amount of United States bonds on hand to secure circulation notes was s392, : 67l,55o. The amount of bonds on hand to secure public deposits was s1s5,9s9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-02

New York, March 1-under the title, Why Japan Reslsts Russia" MT. Taka- hira. the Japanese minister at Washing ton. discusses the cause of the present conflict in the forthcoming number of the North American Review.
 MT. Takahira points out the grounds for his governments belief that Russia's en- croachments in the far east were mem ace to Japan, lnasmuch as the absorption of Manchuria mesnt the inevitable se- ouence of such action in the absorption of Korea.
 After explaining in some detail the events that led to the war, he says:
 There is no foundation for the belief that Japan was prompted to war by am- bition, or that her success if happily she be successful, implies any danger to any other nation. To thoughtful Japa- nese there can be no greater cause for wonder than the conjecture whether their country's success may not be the pre- cursor of a new alignment of races. ori- ental on the one side, Caucasian on the other"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-02
All Under AntI.Jua Law.

Raleigh, N. C.. March 1.-The supreme court today handed down a decision which puts all liquor prohibitive territory in North Carolina under the 'anti-jug law. This prohibits the shipment of liquor from points within the state to points within the state where prohibition or dispensary law Is in effect, and this Is in about 50 counties. The law was under stood to apply to four counties, but It's language is construed to apply to the entira state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-02
 DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS ENDS IN A BIG FIGHT

candidate, and had started for the chair when a crowd of about 15O men invaded the room,. wildly shouting. Temporary Chairman B. B. Sudduth was knocked from the chair and pushed around rough ly Others of the crowd seized Taylor and showed him through the glass door of a bookcase. As he fell he drew a revolver but dozen men seized him and carried him from the room. Fighting then be- came general Two newspaper photogra- phers wer knocked down and their cam eras smashed. Final adjournment was declared.
 Harry B. Hawes tonight stated that he personally knew nothing whatever of what had transpired, and deprecated such conduct hoping those engaged in it would be brought to justice and punished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-02
WIRES FROM SCENE OF
 WAR ARE ALL SILENT

London, March 2.-No confirmation from official sources that the Japanese had bombarded Port Arthur February %. has been received from any point The wires from the scene of war have been prac- tically silent for the past twenty-four hours, and In some quarters this silence is supposed to indicate that Japan's great attack on Port Arthur is actually in progress, and that consequently the use of the wires has been discontinued.
 In a dispatch from Shanghai, cor respondent of the Daily Telegraph reports that the Japanese military authorities object 10 the installation of wireless tele- graphy apparatus on newspaper dispatch boats. The correspondent of the Daily Mail at Che Foo, who has just returned ther from Chemulpo, cables that Japanese transports carrying troops, continue to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-02
Higher Price for Pine Lumber.

Norfolk, March 1.-At the eighth annual meeting of the North Carolina Pine asso- ciation here today 1t was decided to make an advance in the price of the cheaper grades of lumber of from Do cents to one dollar, persistent increase in the cost of production is given by the association as the ground for the increase No change will be made in the prices of higher grade lumber. Forty of the largest lumber man. ufacturers in Virginia and North Carolina were represented and officers were elected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-02
FEUD IS CAUSE OF
 HIS RESIGNATION
E. s. PARNELL WISHES TO BE RE- LEVIED OF DUTIES AS PoSTMAs- TER so HE CAN LEAVE STATE OF ARKANSAS.


 Washington. March 1.--Postmaster E.. S. Parnell of Junction, Union county, Ark, has resigned his office and his let ter to the postmaster general says the action Is due to a political feud, to es- cape which he is going to leave the state His letter follows:
 T beg to tender to you my resignation as postmaster at Junction, Ark, and re- turn herewith all papers sent since my re- cent confirmation. My reasons for resign ing are that my family have become mixed up in what Is known in this coun- ty as the Parnell-Tucker feud. This is a political feud, and as four members of our family have been assassinated with in the last fifteen months, I feel that it is clearly my duty to my family and friends that leave the state. hope the department will relieve me at the earliest possible moment"
 Little Rock, February 1.-The resigna- ton of Postmaster b. s. Parnell of Junc- tion was made known to the republican state executive committee of Arkansas some time since, and at meeting of the committee here on February 20 c. l.. Jones was recommended for appointment as his successor.
 Former Postmaster Parnell is said to have moved to Oklahoma, where he has brother. The latter recently resisted reauisltion from the governor of Ar kansas on a charge of embezzlement, all legged to have been committed in Union county Arkansas Upon hearing. the governor of Oklahoma refused to honor the requisition. It was alleged that it would be unsafe for Parnell to return to Union county.
 The Tucker Parnell feud had its origin at Fl Dorado. Guy B. Tucker, then city marshal, headed the faction opposing the Parnels In a street fight several of the Parnells were slain, Tucker was wounded, and Constable Dearing was killed
 A few months later, Tucker killed an- other of the Parnells He has not been tried on that charge Following these events, Tucker resigned as city marshal and announced his determination to leave Union county. All the parties to the feud are white men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-02
Battle Among MoonshIners.

Owingsville. Ky, March 1.-An uncon- firmed rumor reached here tonight that battle was waged today in the noun tains of Knott county between moonshin- CTS and revenue men. According to the rumor William and John Haddix. moon sinners, were killed. and Jack Combs, a moonshner was Fatally wounded. One deputy marshal was reported killed. The moonshiners were said to be working in a cave when surprised by the revenue men and resisted arrest. The report has not yet been definitely confirmed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-02
Jenkins Falls to Win.

Buffalo. N. Y, March 1.--Tom Jenkins, the heavyweight champion failed to win a handicap wrestling match with Jim Farr before the Olympic Athletic. club tonight. Jenkins undertook to throw Parr twice in an hour. He secured only one fall In 20 minutes. 30 seconds Both men were exhausted at the end of an hours des- perate struggle. Jenkins secured the only fall by sheer force of weight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-02

arrive at Chemulpo at the rate of one a day, while provisions are being landed near Hwang Ju GA miles northwest of Chemulpo, at the head of Tai Dong river) where a large force of Japanese infantry las concentrated.
 "A serious defect has been disclosed, ' the correspondent continues Tt Is feared that most of the Japanese horses are un- servceable. It Is reported that the Japan csc squadron at Chemulpo has been strengthened
 "A fleet of twelve battleships and cruisers has been stationed permanently in Prince Jerome gulf between Chebodo island and the Anchorage.
 Yesterday I saw cruiser of the Niita- ka type beached at the entrance of Nam Yiipg creek. She was deserted except for a Japanese guard
 "The Koreans are hostile to the Japan csc, and they are assisting the Russians ia northern Korea"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-02
Japan HoIds General Election.

Tokio. March LA general election was held today in Japan and was without dis turbance of any kind. An imperial re- script converting the diet in special session at Tokio on March IS. will be issued on March 2. This session will last ten days, and the most important bill to be present ed is one which increases the land tax by 1k per cent. This increase will result in doubling the income from this source.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-02
Desperate Prisoner Killed.

St Clairsville, O., March 1-Scott Neil, prisoner in the county jail, after kill ing James Sutton. a fellow prisoner yes- terday, made a desperate escape tonight, and was himself shot dead in a hand to hand struggle with Jailer Clyde Bulger. Neil attempted to shoot Bob Bulger and Sheriff Major, but his weapon missed fire Neil was awaiting trial for assault on his former wife
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-02
Iron peaIers Affected.

Mexico City, March 1.--Local deal CTS in structural iron and steel of all kinds are affected by the new tariff, and are sending rush orders to the United States. Firms with large con- tracts on hand will be affected consid- erably, unless they receive their ma terial before April 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-02
Organizing Great Pilgrimage.

Mexico City, March LA great pill grimage to Lourdes, Rome and the Holy Land is being organized here. It is expected that at least 2000 people will make the journey, going in spe- cial trains to New York and thence by steamer to France. Many wealthy pill grims desire to pay their respects to the new pope.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-02
Coal Barge Takes Fire.

Norfolk. Va, March 1.-The sea-going barge Scully. while leaving for New York with coal today, caught fire, and is now aground in Hampton Roads, having been beached to prevent sinking Seven steam CTS poured water on the burning barge after the crew had been rescued. The loss cannot be estimated at this time. The barge was loaded with 2O00 tons of coal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-02
Monthly Comparative Statement.

Washington. March 1.-The monthly comparative statement of receipts and expenditures show that for the month of February, 1904 the total receipts were s45, ,s95, ,4o6 and the expenditures s42.s54.772, leaving surplus for the month of B. 24oss4 For February. 1903. the surplus was 5,250, 600.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-02
DRANK LEMON EXTRACT.

: Fort Smith Kan. March 1.-Spec- : : ,al to the Times from Stillweli, : I. T., says: : Five young men of this city are . dead and others are critically i'll as ;
 . the result of drinking lemon extract !
 : In large quantities for simulant.
 : The dead: T. Freeman Joe Carson : : L. Guthrie, Mir. Hampton. Mir.
 [ sayres. :
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-02
coIna ae Executed at Mlnt.

Washington. March 1.-The statement of coinage executed at the hints of the United States during February shows total of 13.92s51o pieces. The gold coined amounted to s35.6o 800; silver. sl.475.O00; minor coins s22,35o. Coinage includes B. 545,0oo pieces for the Philippine govern rneut
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-02
Ohio Houses Endorse Dick.

C6Tfnbus. O.. March 1.-The senate and house today in separate session voted for United States senator to succeed M. A. Hanna. The ve.e in both bodies was overwhelmingly foS the Hon. Charles F. Dick. and he will le formally elected to- morrow by the lesil ature in joint session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-02
King Gives Ills Approval.

London, March liking Edward has approved the appointment of the Duke of Connaught to be inspector general of the army under the new reform scheme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-02
D. MosIey Is Appointed.

Washington, March 1--D. Mosley of Jackson, Miss, secretary of the republican state committee. has been appointed as the Mississippi member of the republican national committee. vice Henry c. Turley resigned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-02
INSURGENTS SEIZE
 MERCHANT STEAMER
VESSEL IS ARMED AND WILL BE
 USED IN THEIR OPERATIONS. Z MANY ARRESTS IN SAN Do-
 MiNeo. 'ssss1 ss.f'f

San Domingo, Saturday, February 27.- informed that the insurgents at San Pe- dro de Macoris, have seized the tugboat Purro, belonging to the Clyde line of New York and have armed her. The Clyde line steamer Cherokee has gone to Aqua de Compostea, conveyed by the United States training ship Hartford
 Many arrests have been made here, and politicians were sent out of the country today on board the steamer Julia of the Cuban line.
 Edward c. Reed. United States con- sular agent at San Pedro de Macoris, is said to be in danger. Minister Powell has taken steps to secure the protection of all interests. The situation remains un- changed here
 pelled to break off negotiations that had proved abortiye and to take the neces- sary steps for self-protecton. But the re- sponsibility for the challenge to war rests not with Japan, but solely with Russia.
 "On the 9th day of February Japan an- nounced to Russia her decision to termin- ate the pending negotiations, and to take such independent action as she might deem best to defend her position, mem aced by Russia, and to protect her es- tablished rights and legitimate interests. At the same time the government of Japan informed the Russian government, as it's moderate and unselfish proposal in the interest of firm and lasting peace in the far east, had not received the con- sideration which was their due, Japan had resolved to severe diplomatic rela- tions with Russia, which for the reason pamed had ceased to possess value, and to withdraw her legation.
 Defines Independent Action.
 "The term independent action naturally included the opening of hostilities. The fact that Russia was unable to unders tand it in that light, is of course no reason why Japan should be held responsible for the misnterpretation made by Russia It Is the almost unanimous opinion of inter- national jurists that declaration of war is not an indispensable prerequisite to the opening of hostilities.
 .Indeed. it has been the common prac- tice in recent wars to declare war after hostilities have begun. Japans action, therfore, is not open to the least criticism in this regard. From the standpoint of in- ternational law, 1t must be understood that the charge against her does not come with grace from Russia, inasmuch as there are not many historical records of Russia, but one is. that of her invasion of Finland in 1s08 when she began war be- fore there had even been rupture of dip 1omatic relations"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-02
Made Naval Demonstration.

About the same date all of the war ships at Port Arthur except a battleship then under repairs. made a naval demon stration by leaving port while troops were advanced in large numbers from Iiao Yang toward the Yalu. In view of these facts who can say that Russia had no war-like intentions. or that she was unprepared for war?
 s.Seeing that the situation had become so critical that 1t admitted of no further delay. the Japanese government was com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-02

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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-01
REV. NAYN[ STILL AL|V[
Nevada Preacher Shot by Burg
lar at Iowa Falls Has Little
Chance to Recover
REWARD INCREASED TO $500
Brothers of the Victim Offer $1,000 For
Apprehension Of the Robber Who
Did the Shooting-Relatives Of the
Injured Man Have Arrived-The
News Of Iowa.
pecial to Times-Republican

Special to Times Republican
Iowa Falls. July 1.-The condition OF
Rev. Charles III. Mayne, shot by bur-
glar early yesterday morning, remains
day. He remains conscious and ex.
presses a belief that he will recover
altho the physicians consider his
chances very slight. The wound is OF
such a nature shat 1t seems impossible
for nature to overcome the odds
against it. No further arrests have
been made and no new clues have been
discovered that might lead to the de-
lection of Mayne's assailant. The de-
scription of the burglar that fired the
shot is as follows: Five feet seven
inches in height, rather stout build
weight 155 to 100 pounds, short, small
ish foot: wore No. s or No. shoe; had
on dark sack suit, soft block hat.
The reward offered by the city coun-
Gil of $500 was increased this morning
to $500, Mayne's brothers In Pennsyl-
vania and Shelby. Iowa, offering $1,000
for the apprehension OF the aSsalldnt
The descriptions Of the watches stolen
at other places visited by the burglars
are now In the hands Of the police thru
the northwest
Mayne's parents, from Wisconsin, ar
rived this morning, as well as his
brother from Shelby. The wife reached
his side few, hours after the news OF
the shooting reached Nevada, the trip
being made overland in an automobile
1t was a race against death. for at that
time it was thought Mayne might die
any time. Later he rallied from the
shock Of the wound and rested easily
most Of the day.
At the afternoon session OF the state
Sunday school convention. to which
Mayne was a delegate. Thursday, 500
was raised h., collection.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-01
VICTIM OF A HOBO
Emmet Purvis, Working For Prosper
Gus Farmer Near Amos, Suffers Con-
siderable Money Loss Thru Weary
Willie.


Special to Times Republican,
Ames, July 1.--Emmet Purvis.
young man employed by Walter Morris.
a prosperous farmer near Ames, finds
that he has been the victim of hobo.
who had been working at the same
place for several days. The fellow put
in an appearance at the Morris home
a few days ago and asked for work.
Mr.. Morris being somewhat pushed
with his farm work consented to hire
him for a short time. The stranger
went to work and all seemed to be go
ing well until one morning this week.
when Purvis arose early as usual. but
on reaching for his trousers he found
them missing. He opened the door
leading into the bed room where the
hobo was supposed to be sleeping, and
found the missing article of apparel on
the floor. Not being in the habit OF
carrying any money on his person he
at first thought that he was exceeding
w lucky Taking a glimpse OF the bed
he discovered that the Weary Willie
was not there. Upon looking into his
pockets he found that his keys to his
trunk were not to be found, and re-
turning to his room discovered that the
trunk had been unlocked and opened
and considerable amount OF money
taken.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-01
FIND BODY IN WELL
Grewsome Discovery Made on Farm
Near Davenport-Tenant Said to
Have Known Of the Presence of tho
Body in the Well for Some Time, but
Said Nothing.
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Special to Times Republican.
Davenport, July 1.-The body or
middle-aged man was found today In
well on the Maxwell farm, three quar-
ters of a mile northwest of Mercy hos
pital. The body from all appearances
had been in the well for long time. as
1t was practically worn away to bare
skeleton, and up to press time no iden-
tification had been made.
The man who is in the Maxwell farm
at present is said to have known OF the
presence Of the body in the old well for
some time, but neglected to notify the
authorities Of the matter. However, yes
terday George Wynes heard of the body
in the we'll and notified the police, VINO
at once made an investigation. Chief
Herzog drove to the farm In the after
noon and found the body hanging near
the top Of well, in such state that
any Identification was practically i'm
possible.
Constable Rumsey was notified and
went to the farm with Undertaken
Runge and the remains were taken to
the Runge undertaking parlors. on
West Third street. Coroner Lambach
has been notified and will hold an In
quest over the remains. The opinion
OF those who saw the body Is that II
was a case of suicide, but scarcely q
conjecture has been made as to who
the man may be.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-01
ES|H[RVLLE AROUSED
City Marshal and Night Watch
man Arrested on the Charge
of Bribery Today
MILTON REMLEY TO PROSECUTE
Evidence Gained by Detective and
Will Probably Go to Show the Ae.
cused Accepted Brides From Boot
logger. for Protection-causes Great
Sensation at EstherviiIe.
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Special to Times Republican
Baskerville, July Another sensa-
ton has developed as a result of the
raid on the bootleggers and subsequent
recapture of the seized liquor by a
mob. The Citizens League here has
brought about the arrest of City Mar
shall White and Night Watchman Gift
ford on the charge of bribery. The
exact nature OF their evidence is not
known but it Will probably come out in
the preliminary trial which has been
called for this afternoon. The evidence
against the accused men, was secured
thru a detective and the league has Sc
cured Milton Rernley to prosecute. The
presumption is that the night watch
and the marshal accepted money to
protect the bootleggers.
Several other arrests were made on
the charge Of selling liquor, gambling
and kindred vices. That the citizens
are In earnest is shown by the fact that
$500 have been subscribed to support
the prosecutions.