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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1904-05-24
Cut cut for Political Career.

A Chinaman at Bridgeport, Conn,
while being baptized into the Baptist
church, picked the officiating minister's
pocket Of $3.50. That Chink is better
equipped for a career in politics than
in the church.-Washingto Star.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1904-05-24
"Among Those Present.n

Sharpe-HereT see 1 am referred to
in the paper again
Blunt-W-w-wwha
Sharpe (reading aloud)-"At the
close of last week it was estimated that
there were over 100000 of people in
London" And I'm one of the lot
Stray Stories
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1904-05-24
TRANSPORT KiIpatrick Arrives.

New York, May 23.-United States
transport Fitzpatrick arrived from
Manila via the Suez canal with SO cab
In passengers and SO government en-
ployes, discharged soldiers, civilian
employees and enlisted men.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1904-05-24
To Excavate a Long-Buried City.

New Haven, Ct, May 23.-It is stat
ed on high authority here that the ex-
cavation of the site of ancient Car
thage will probably be undertaken by
the American school of classical stud,
les at Rome. A western capitalist is
ready to supply the funds.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1904-05-24
To Serve Sardines.

In serving sardines many people
drain and wipe the fish, and, after
placing on the serving platter, pour a
teaspoOnful Of pure olive oil over each.
This is supposed to render them more
delicate in fiavor.-DetrOit Free Press.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1904-05-24
PAINTING.

am prepared to do all kinds of paint
ng in the best manner possible, both
az dc and outside work Will taks
pleasure in making estimates free o.
tnarge for anyone. Work guaranteed.
EMMETT FITZGERALD.
Il Paris Ky.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1904-05-24
shaffer Reelected President.

Cleveland, O., May 29.-The 18th an
nual convention of the Amalgamated
Association of Iron, Steel and Tin
Workers adjourned after re-electing
Theodore J. Shaffer as president and
choosing Detroit as the next conven-
tiOn civ
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1904-05-24
Uncle Allen.

Having seen picture Of those Igor
rotes that are to be exhibited at the
worlds fair" said Uncle Allen Sparks,
81 don't care doggone what they eat
or how they eat it."-Chicago Tribune.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1904-05-24
Part of the Business.

"Why is it that oculists and opticians
always wear glasses?"
: 81 don't know, unless it's for the
same reason that tailOrs always wear
good clothes" Chicago Record Her
aid.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1904-05-24
New York,s Mortality.

The mortality in the state of New
York for February was the highest ever
known. The increase was due to pneu-
monia, which caused one in seven of all
deaths.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1904-05-24
10 Ward on Rubonic PIanue.

Mazatlan, Mex, May 2S.-The health
authorities here are taking every pre-
caution to prevent a recurrence of the
bubonic plague here which now pre-
walls in several of the South American
cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-02
THIBETANS MARCH
 OFF IN GOOD ORDER
IN REGENT FIGHT THEY SEEM ED TO HAVE NO COMPREHENSION OF THE POWER OF MODERN ARMS.

London, April 1.-The war office has re- ceived long dispatches from Colonel Younghusband, commanding the British mission to Thibet, through Lord Curzon' viceroy of India which confirm the story of the Associated Press concerning the enga cement between the British and Thibetans near Greau yesterday. Dis- patches added that a L'Hassa general fired the shot, thereby melting the Thibet- ans to attack and show that but for the fact that the Thibetans were so hemmed in that they could not use their weapons the British loss might have been much more serious.
 Later dispatches to the Associated Press show that so little was the onslaught ex- pected that the Gritish officers were eat
 Mr. Candler correspondent of the Mail was sitting unarmed writing. He had a narrow escape from death, receiving twelve wounds.
 Colonel Younghusband and his staff were not far distant and also were un- armed and it is evident but for the presence of mind of Colonel Mcdonald, a terrible disaster might have occurred.
 The Thibetans displayed dogged fear lessness apparently being mised by the smal1ness of the British force, and ignor- ant of the effect of modern firearms. The whole affair occupied only ten minutes and even in the retreat the Thibetans dis dained to scatter and run. and marched solemnly in lines under hail of fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-02
Alexieff Is at Port Arthur.

St. Petersburg, April 1.-6:3S D. m)- Viceroy Alexieff is at Port Arthur on tour of inspection. He arrived there yes terday with Admiral Mikaroff and Gen. eral Stoesse He visited the battleships Bretropovilsk. Retvizan and Czarevitch, the protected cruiser Pallada and other ships in the harbor and later conferred gold swords of honor with St. Georges ribbons inscribed: "For gallentry upon the ceptalns of he cruisers Bayan, Novlk and Askola".
 Lieut.. Newton A. Mccully, assigned as United States naval attache with the Russian navy at Port Arthur. and Capt William " Judson of the United States engineer corps, who is to be attached to General Kuropatkn's headquarters, left here this evening, accompanied by Colonel Papdaroff. the Bulgarian military at tache, and the Swiss attaches. They will go direct to vice-Admiral Alexieff's head quarters at Mukden, where their future movements will be determined. Both the American officers speak in the highest praise in sle treatment accorded them.
 Vice Admiral Makaroffs s capture of Japanese steamer at Anislend between the extremity of Biao Tung pensinsular and the Shan Tung peninsula proves that he is watching the entrance of the gulf of Pei-Chi-Li 1t is not believed the Japanese will attempt to disembark on the shores of the Liao Tung while Maka- rolf fleet Is crippled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-02
PRES. DIAZ OPENS
 MEXICAN CONGRESS
THANKS THE BODY FOR ITS EFFI. CATIOUS AID IN THE GREAT FORMATION.

Mexico City, April 1.-President Diaz opened congress this evening. being es corted to the hall by the presidential guards. His message covered period em- bracing the past half year. Among other things, he referred to the eircumspec- tion of the government in its international relations and to the good accomplish ment of the sanitation works in the coun- try. The President devotes much time to sanitary matters, and shows that at Vera the yellow fever.
 The message says that the mining in- dustry shows a steady progress; that a large amount of work has been done on the port works at Manzanilla, Santa Cruz, Coatszacolcos and at other points; that the railroads in Mexico have in the past half year been augmented by 303 kilo- meters and that the postal and federal telegraph service show a continual in- crease.
 The financial condition of the nation IS satisfactory, both stamp taxes and cus- toms collections showing an increase
 The army has many improvements to show and additions are to be made to the navy.
 The President thanks congress for tits efficacious aid in the great work of na- tional transformation, now fortunately very far advanced, and which in the end will elevate Mexico to the enviable place reserved by destiny for her among the nations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-02
MONTH FAVORABLE FOR THE FARMERS Weather Bureaus Crop Condi-
 tions for March RAINS IN THE LAKE REGION Winter Wheat Area Reports Improved Condition-March Corn Makes
 Great Headway In
 Gulf States.
RAINS IN THE LAKE REGION

Washington, April 1.-The weather bu- reau's summary of crop conditions for March is as follows:
 From the upper Mississippi valley to the middle Atlantic coast, the season is gem orally reported backward although the average temperature for the month in those districts was generally in excess ot the normal. In the southern states the month has been mild and favorable for farming operations. The northern portion of the central gulf states, however, the central valleys and the greater part If the lake region, suffered from excessive rains, and western Texas and the south ern plateau region from orouth. From northern Wisconsin westward to the Rocky mountains. the ground is still frozen deeply, and no farm work has been done. On the Pacific coast the month has been cold and wet, wholly preventing farm work In Washington and Oregon.
 Over the western portion of the prin- cipal winter wheat area, the reports in- dicate an improvement in the condition of winter wheat area, the reports indicate an improvement in the condition of winter wttsat, and in some of the more easterly sections slight improvement is also in- dicated. As at the close of the previous month the least favorable reports are re- ceived from the central and eastern dis tricts. L
 Good progress has been made with oat seeding in the southern states with the exception of western Texas, where it has been too dry, and the general outlook for this crop is promising. Seeding is in pro- gress so far north as southern Missouri and Kansas. but no seeding has been done further north.
 In the gulf states March corn has been making favorable headway. In southern Texas about half the crop has been plant ed, and the early planted corn Is coming up nicely In the central valley lower fake region and New England. peaches are reported to have been injured, but this far escaped injury in the middle and south Atlantic states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-02
Protecting Japanese Interests.

St. Petersburg. April 1.-The American embassy is energetically looking after Japanese interests Ambassador McCor- mick's task is extremely delicate, but happily his personal relations with For eign Minister Lamsdorff and the other ministers and the high esteem in which he is held by them has served to prevent the slightest friction. All his requests in be- half of Japan have been met in the best spirit.
 His latest representations were regard- ing the transportation home of the Japa- nese refugees on the island of Sakhalin, who, to the number of 500, have been waiting with the Japanese consul and con sular staff for an opportunity to return to Japan. Although the matter presents some difficulties, 1t has met with favor able response Russia will grant Japans request, and the refugees will probably be brought to the Siberian coast and thence dispat atched by a neutral ship which will be arranged for by MT. Mccormick. The ambassador is now taking steps to secure transportation for forty-eight Japanese at Chita to Berlin, and has re- eeived from the Japanese minister at Berlin a warm letter of thanks for the as- sistance afforded to the twelve refugees sent by MT. Mccormick to Berlin ten days ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-02
HOUSE ID TAKE UP
 SWAYNE MATTER Resolution to lmpeach Will be
 Called Thursday SATISFACTORY TO PALMER Attempt Will Be Made By Some Repub- llcan Leaders to Have Case Re-
 committed to Judiciary
 Committee.
SATISFACTORY TO PALMER

Washington. April 1.-The Post tomor- row will say;
 An agreement has been reached where by a resolution to mpeach Judge Charles Swayne of the northern district of Flor ida will be called up for consideration In the house next Thursday. The time Is sat- isfactory to Mir. Palmer of Pennsylvania, who prepared the majority report of the Judiciary committee in favor of impeaeh- ment and also to MT. Gillette of Cali fornia, who prepared the chief minority report against impeachment. Speaker Cannon has agreed to Thursday for con- sideration of the resolution.
 An attempt will be made by some re- publican leaders in the house to have the case recommitted to the judiciary com mittee, thus avoiding at this session vote on the merits of the case What they contend is that a simple Justification Toy this course has been found in the alleged fact that the testimony as published hy the committee Is not complete.
 The charge is made that important pa- pers and affdavits have been withheld in the house, and 1t will be insisted that before the house is asked to vote on the resolution, 1t has a right to all the ln- formation that was before the committee when 1t agreed by vote of to Q to pass a resolution favoring the impeachment of Judge Swayne.
 If the leaders fail in their efforts to have the case reconmitted, they will en- deavor in some other way to prevent a vote on the merits of the case at this time It Is suggested as an alternative proposal that a day after the converting of the next regular session of congress be set for a vote.
 The desire for delay is not generally shared by members of the judiciary com mttee. either those who favor or those who oppose impeachment.
 MT. Gillette. who prepared the report against impeachment, said yesterday he was willing the case should be disposed of at once on it's merits. after a proper time for debate had been fixed upon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-02
CHIEF ENGINEER OF THE
 MAINE COMMITS SUICIDE

of the ship was hastily summoned and endeavored to stop the flow of blood without result.
 The flagship was signalled and the fleet surgeon responded, but the commander expired shortly after his arrival. The bullet had entered just above the right temple and passed out over the left ear.
 No cause is known for the offecer com hitting the rash act He appeared to be in the best of health and spirits. and within a few weeks would have been assigned to shore duty. Many of the officers express the belief that death was the result of an accident. and that the commander did not commit suicide.
 Commander Warburton had been chief engineer of the Maine since that vessel was placed in commission. He was form erly on the Indiana. The body will be shipped to Philadelphia tomorrow, where his wife resides.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-02
CAPITALISTS BACK
 FROM CUBAN TRIP
ARE MULCH AMUSED BY RUMORS THAT THEY WENT TO FIND A DoMIcILE FOR NORTHERN sE- CURiTlES co.

Havana. April 1.-Sir William Vanhorn returned today with his party, Including T. F. Ryan, who is a director of the cu- ban railroad, D. A. c. Smith and other New York capitalists, and Lieut.. Gen. Samuel B. M Young, U. S. A, retired. after having toured Eastern Cuba. Sir William Vanhorn said the visit to Cuba had nothing to do with any Cuban rail- road loan, but that the visitors were inn pressed with the various opportunities for investment in Cuba.
 Asher Gruyer, general maINger of the Cuban railroad, has received eonfirma- ton of the burning of a passenger train on the way to Santiago last night, as an- nounced in dispatch from Santiago to- day. The Ward line steamer Mexico. which leaves on Saturday for New York, will have the party of New York capital ists as passengers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-02
INDIANA STILL IN THROES OF FLOOD Great Apprehension Felt About
 Grand Reservoir WATERS CONTINUE 10 RISE Gale From the West Blows Water Against the Weakest Side,
 Which Many Men Are
 Guarding.
WATERS CONTINUE 10 RISE

Indianapolis, Ind, April 1.-While the flood situation throughout southwestern Indiana is considerably improved, the heavy rains of yesterday and last night have almost duplicated the flood stage of last week throughout central Indiana.
 White river near this city has risen thirteen feet above the low water mark and is still rising. Manufacturing inter ests and many homes in the river district are menaced. At Portland, only three or four business houses are above water, and at Delhi the Wabash railroad was washed away in two places. The su- burbs of Alexandria are threatened by the high water and the inhabitants have abandoned their homes Rockville Is iso- lated. At Marion, Muncie and Newcastle the situation is almost as bad as last week
 The crest of the flood in the southwest ern part of the state has moved almost to the Ohio, and 1t is believed the rivers will now carry off the waters which cover several hundred thousand acres of valua- ble farm land without further damage.
 Apprehension Has Increased.
 Celina, O., April 1.-The apprehension tAat has been felt today regarding the banks of the Grand reservoir has increas- ed tonight. The water continues rising, but the greatest danger is believed to ex- ist on account of the high wind that has been blowing since sundown, and is con- tinually getting stronger. The gale is from the west and Is driving the water against the east bank around St. Marys, where the bank has already been weak ened
 A very large force Is at work tonight trying to save the locks at the bulkhead. St. Marys is at the east end of the reser- voir and Celina at the west end Flood signals have been given not only around the reservoir but also to people along the canal to be ready to vacate St. Marys river has broken its record, doing much damage to the railroads and other prop erty. The exodus of people from the reservoir district tonight is largely on ac- count of the high winds which make the waters surge along it's banks.
 These people know that If there is break at any point a great calamity will follow. The superintendent of the canal notified the people occupying houses on the south side of the Lake Erie and Western railroad In this city to vacate- at once
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-02
Entire Squadron Leaves Port Arthur for Trip to Neigh-
 boring Islands
CREW MADE PRISONERS
 AND VESSEL IS SUNK
Viceroy Alexleff Arrives at Port Ar thur, Where He Makes Inspection of Vessels and Presents
 Gold Swords to Men.

St. Petersburg. April IA semi-official dispatch from Port Arthur, bearing to- days date, says.
 "Our entire squadron left the harbor March 2s, making for neighboring islands. At Ii o'clock the cruiser Novik sighted a steamer towing a Japanese junk. She would not stop before a torpedo boat fired two shots. It was the Japanese steamer Hanyei on board of which were found ten Japanese and, eleven Chinese, various papers, teegrams and maps and two whitehead torpedoes. The crew was taken on board our ships. after which the vessel was taken in tow and subsequent- ly sunk. The Novik and accompanying torpedo boats rejoined the squadron. which returned to Port Arthur.
 ''Viceroy Alexieff, accompanied by Gen. eral zehlinslki, arrived on March 3l
 'All is quiet"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-02
BIG DAMAGES FOR
 ILL TREATMENT
LADY GETS s25,ooo FROM SOUTH ERIN BECAUSE SHE WAS IN- SUITED AND ANNOYED BY MAN ON THE TRAIN.

Greenville. s. C., April 1.-In the state circuit court today Mrs. Susan L. Frank lin of Newberry, s. C., obtained a yer dict for s25.oOo damages in a suit against the Southern railway. half of the amount sued for.
 The suit was brought on allegations that while a passenger on the train be- tween Greenville and Atlanta. she was insulted and annoyed by man who made indecent proposals, and that the railway conductor did not interfere in her be- half until she appealed to him, though he was in the car. She claims to have be- come seriously i'll in Atlanta on her ar rival there in ---~~~,ance of her treat mepf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-02
BRINGS THE WOMEN
 FROM PING YANG
SECRETARY OF METHODIST MIS- SIONARY SOCIETY RECEIVES WORD FROM BISHOP MOORE, WHO IS AT FUkuoA, JAPAN.

New York, April 1.-Dr. A. B. Leonard, corresponding secretary of the mission ary society of the Methodist Episcopal church, tod received a letter from Bishop Moore. dated at Fukuot, Japan, March 5, in which the bishop writes in part:
 T nave advised the getting of women and children down from Pingyang, Korea, that the men there and elsewhere stay by the mission property and native Chris tians as long as the United States min ister remains in Seoul. and that the mis- sionaries of all the churches agree on a general policy to be followed during these troubles. Everything here is war. The people soberly realize what they have been forced to undertake, and they are meeting the issue with old Samurai for titude."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-02
RUSSIA 5 HANDS
 ARE NOW FULL Cannot Take Part in Affairs
 in Thibet ENGLAND ID HAVE FREE SWAY Russia Is Eager to Please England and Diplomats Are Already Predict s.. Ing a Basis of Settle
ENGLAND ID HAVE FREE SWAY

St. Petersburg April 2-Although no official expression regarding the victory of the British expedition to Thibet is ob- tainable tonight, It is certain that the af- fair will not attract as much attention as 1t would before the outbreak of war with Japan, when Russian interest in the results of the expedition was very keen. The real purposes of the expedition were then viewed with the gravest suspicion, it being feared that definite establishment of British influence over the Grand Lama of LHassa which was regarded as Great Britains object. would pe severe blow China.
 The situation Is now changed because Russia's hands are at present too full to leave her free to act even if so disposed, because there are now increasing indica- tions that better relations between Great Britain and Russia are in sight, or at least there is an increasing desire for such relations by both countries.
 Newspapers Turn SomersauIt,
 Several leading newspapers have turned a somersault notably the Novoe Vremya. This morning the Novosti calmly discussed Great Britain's long standing desire to obtain protectorate over Thibet as being in a fair way to succeed, declar- ing that neither Russia nor China would object, while a special dispatch from Paris correspondent of the Novcs Vremya said that an en entente between Russia and Great Britain would be effect ed on the basis of a Russian free hand in Manchuria, and a British free hand in Thibet
 In best informed circles a definite rap proachment is regarded as premature at the present time. and, indeed impossible while Great Britain's ally, Japan, is at war with Russia. Nevertheless, the As- sociated Press Is in possession of infor- nation which indicates that King Ed ward is looking forward and clearing the way for an entente which win settle the dierences between the countries once war has been cleared from the political hori- zon.
 One of the best informed diplomats Is bold enough to predict that the basis of settlement will include giving Russia, If victorious, what she wants In Manchuria, the opening of naturalization of the Dar- danelles and the outlet to the Persian gulf in return for an absolute guarantee of Great Britan's Indian frontier. and of her predominating influence in Thibet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-02
CORRESPONDENT GIVES A
 LIST OF RUSSIA'S TROOPS

St. Petersburg. April LA war corre- spondent in this city of a leading London paper cables detailed list of the Rus sian troops in the far east as semi-offi- cially communicated to him tonight, and says although he is forbidden to betray the secrets of mobilization, he is allowed to give the general figures. The list was drawn up on the evening of March 2S by the general staff at Harbin. There were then in Manchuria f70,OO0 infantry, 17,eo0 cavalry and 256 cannon. Of this number 10000 infantry, 5000 cavalry and S2 cannon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-02
APRIL FOOL JOKE.
Report Circulated of Anarchists Arrest
 at Door of the Vatican.

Rome, April 1.-The apocryphal plot against the life of the pope, which was reported in a London newspaper few days ago and promptly ridiculed by the vatican authorities, had sequel to- day in an April fool'' story published by a newspaper.
 This story was to the effect that two an- archists who intended to make an att tempt on the pope's life had been arrested at a door of the vatican. with bombs in their possession. The Osservatore Ro- mano, the vatican organ. indignantly con- tradicts the story and points out the bad taste of such a joke.