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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-19
WANT TO SELL RAILROAD.
Petition to File Bill of Foreclosure for
 Carolina Northern Railroad.

Asheville. N. C.. August 1S.-Judge Pritchard todG.- in the United States court heard and continued until Saturday a motion by petitions to file bill of foreclosure of deed in trust in the case of the Atlantic Seaboard company versus Carolina Northern Railroad company.
 This action involves something in the neighborhood of half million dollars The deed of trust In question was given to secure this sum of money loaned by parties in Philadelphia. The Carolina Northern Railroad company is now in the hands of receiver and the motion Is for the purpose of intervening and to ob- tain power to foreclose and sell the rail- road
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-19
SHERIFF MAKES DENIAL.
Says 1t Was Not One Of His Deputies
 That overpowered Commander.

statesboro, Ga. August 1s-Sheriff Ken drlck today gave out statement deny ing that of Capt. R. M. Hitch of Sa- yannah and other soldiers that deputy sheriffs S aided in overpowerlng the troops and that Sheriff Kendrick pointed out the prisoners to the mob.
 Sheriff Kendriek declares that 1t was no deputy of his who seized Captain Hitch. the commander of the troops, and threw him down the stairs, where he was disarmed. but was man who mere lv resembled one of the deputies. and 1t vas this resemblance which misled Cap tatn Hitch
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-19
Cruisers Rossia and GrOnObOi
 Are Badly Damaged
RUSSIAN MEN WERE BRAVE
RyeshIteInI Affair Is Still Much Dis cussed and 1t Is Believed That Japan WI Vet Give Up
 the Vessel.


 St. Petersburg, August 1e.-The emperor has received from Captain Reitzenstein' commander of the cruiser division al Port Arthur, a report of the battle or August 10 dated at Shanghai. The report says the squadron was able to move into the outer road at o'clock in the morn Ing and at S:s0 the following vessels is- sued in single file, preceded by mine clearing launches:
 The battleships Czarevitch, flying the flag of Rear Admiral withoft. command Ing the squadron; Retvizan, Pooedia, Peresveit, flying the flag of Rear Admiral Prince Oulxtomsky, commanding the iron clad division Sevastopol and Poltava, the cruiser Askold, flying the flag of captain Reifzenstein, commanding the cruiser di- vision and the cruisers Pallada and Diana.
 The protected cruiser Novik went ahead of the squadron. leading the first torpedo rotilla. while two gunboats and another torpedo flotilla accompanied the fleet to protect the mine-clearers on their way back. Tho hospital ship Mongolia, flying the Red Cross flag, also accompanied the squadron.
 The passage across the mined road stead was accomplished with good fortune but 1t occupied two hours.
 Cleared for vladvostok.
 At g o'clock Admiral Withoft gave the H,gnal to clear for Vladivostok, and the mine-clearer made back to the harbor. By midday the squadron had attained a speed of 13 knots. The enemy's ships came steaming up from all directions and soon attacked the cruiser Askold, which was the first Russian ship to be badly injured her boilers being seriously dam aged.
 The Japanese drew constantly nearer pouring in a hot fire. and at o'clock in the evening the Czarevitch steamed along the line of Russian ships signalling Ad- miral transfers command. which was accordingly assumed by Rear Admiral Prince Oukotomsky.
 It was then decided to try to break through the surrounding Japanese ships at their weakest point. The cruiser Askold led, followed by the cruisers Novik, Pal lada and Diana.
 They engaged four of the second-class Japanese cruisers and several torpedo boats while there were three cruisers nf the Matsushima type on their rignt'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-19
INSURGENTS BOMBARD
 CAPITAL OF PARAGUAY

Buenos Ayres. August 1S.-Three insur- gent vessels bombarded Ascunsion, the capital of Paraguay yesterday for forty minutes. The extent of the damage Is un- known. The government artillery replied to the insurgents and one gun burst, wounded several government soldiers.
 The minister of Argentina, Brazil. Italy and France. boarded one of the insurgent vessels and held a long and secret con- ference at the end of which a truce of twenty four hours was declared in order to give the women and children an op- portunity to leave the capital before fur ther bombardment Absolute reserve Is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-19
MURDERER IS ELEcTRocuTED
Is Convicted of Murder of Wife and
 Confesses to Five Murders.

Columbus, O., August 1S-Alfred A.. Knapp, convicted of the murder of his wife, Hannah Goddard Knapp, and who confessed to five murders, all of his victims being women, was electrocuted in the annex at the Ohio state peni- tentlary few minuates after midday.
 Knapp weakened when he found his last nope for life had gone and who expressed fear that he would have to be carried to the chair, regained his nerve and met his fate with little show of fear or emotion. The electro cution was performed without hitch. the first shock being applied at 12:02, the second a minute later, and at 12:09 he was pronounced dead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-19
PYTH|ANS CHOOSE SUPREME OFFICERS New Orleans and Nashville Are
 Both Working Hard. VOTE TO BE TAKEN TODAY khorassans Decide to Hold Independ- ent Meeting In 1905, as Union
 Was Not Satisfactory
 to Either Body. f
VOTE TO BE TAKEN TODAY

Louisville, August 1S.--The supreme lodge of the Knights of Pythias today elected officers for the ensuing two years as follows:
 Supreme chancellor-Chas. E. Shively, Richmond, Indiana.
 Supreme vice-chancellor - Chas. A. Barnes, Jacksonville Illinois
 Supreme prelate-s. II. Tarnsworth, Salt Lake, Utah.
 Supreme keeper of the records and seal -A.. L. c. White, Nashville, Tenn.
 Supreme master of exchequer-Thos. L. Mears, Wilmington. N. c.
 Supreme master at arms Charles W. Hall, Charleston. .I. Va.
 Supreme inner guard-J. T. Haggard, Winnipeg, Man.
 Supreme outer guard--J. w. Thompson, ', 5hington, D. <.
 President of board of control-C. F. S. Neal Chicago.
 Major general of the uniform rank J. R. Carnahan. Indianapolis.
 Vote Takes Place Today.
 The election of officers and the hearing of invitations from New Orleans ana Nashville for the next enoampment took up all the tilae the session of the SUI preme lodge today. vote on the place of next meeting will be taken tomorrow. The delegations representing the two cities did strenuous work before the su- preme lodge
 The work of the Rathbone Sister and of the Pythian sisterhood closed for the day with the final plans for amalgamation still unreported from the conference com mittees. The Rathbone Sisters voted ai- most unanimously to discontinue the in- surance of their order.
 The Khorassans today decided to hold a meeting at Detroit. Mich, in 1905. The conventions hereafter will be Independent of the Pythians, the Joint meeting having proven unsatisfactory to both sides
 Efforts were made to complete the com petitive drills at Churchill Downs today by crowdng three days work into two, but the companies from Covington, Ky, and Kokomo, Ind. failed to apper. They will perform tomorrow, without dispers- ing, thus completing the contest.
 Capt. M. M. Frey, quartermaster of the Sixth Pennsylvania regiment of Pythians, accidentally shot himself in the leg today, while experimenting with a magazine re- yolver His wound is not dangerous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-19
spanIsh War Veterans Reunion.

Worlds Fair Grounds, St. Louis, Au- gust 18.--As result of conference between Col. H. c. McGrew of Indian apolis, commander-in-chief of United Spanish War Veterans, and the expo s.tion management, the first encamp- ment of the uniteu Spanish War Vet erans will be held on the exposition grounds September 19 and 20 The latte; date will be officially known as the United Spanish War Veterans day"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-19

maintained in regard to the conference, but 1t Is stated that the minister protested to the insurgent leaders against the bom- bardment.
 Government scouts returning to Asun- oion were mistaken for insurgents and fired upon. Twenty of them were wounded. diers, 800 of whom are armed with Rem ington rifles.
 Panic prevails at Ascuncion.
 Women are preparing to attend those who may be wounaed. It was impossible to obtain accurate details of the bonn bardment as communication Is completely cut off
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-19
Refuse to Discuss Situation.

Pekin, August IS, noon.-The Chinese authorities here steadfastly refuse to talk concerning the situation.
 The rumor that Japan has sent an ul- timatum to China regarding the Russian ships at Shanghai Is strenuously denied at the Japanese legation here, where 1t is stated this matter will be settled ami- cably so far as China and Japan are con cerned, although no conclusion has yet been reached. The members of the foreign board are conferring constantly with the ministers here of Russia, Japan, France and Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-19
BOY IS CARRIED UP IN
 BALLOON FEET FOREMOST

Sparta. Wis, August 1s.-A boy carried by the heels 200 feet into the air by an ascending balloon was the closing incident of today at the Sparta fair. The boy came to earth uninjured. and afterward told the aeronaut that he would make the trip with him again tomorrow
 Oscar Frederick, 14 years old. while watching the filling of the big gas balloon became entangloL .n the ropes of the bag. When the balloon was cut loose the boy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-19
1t feet first.

was carried up with it feet first. screaming for help Aeronaut Henry was smiling and lowing to the crowd. Women and girls tainted. Some tried to shout to the aeronaut but they could not make him understand. At last he heard the boy and looking up he ordered the little fel- low to turn ..is face up and not look at the ground. Alter the balloon had risen 200 feet into the air Henry opened the valves of the balloon and came gently to the earth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-19
Could Not Grant Request.

London, August 19.-A despatch to the Central News from Tokio says 1t has been announced that Japanese commander in front of Port Arthur has been unable to accede to a Russian request for grace In order to permit the removal of non com batants from that place.
 Nothing has been received from any other source confirming the foregoing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-19
Revised List of Survivors.

TolSio. August IS. noon.-The following Is revised list of the survivors of the Russian cruiser Rurik which was sunk August IA by Vice Admiral Kamimura: Twenty officers, four of whom were wounded; 67 n-commissioned officers IS of whom ere wounded 525 sailors, 150 of whom were wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-19
PARKER ID MAKE
 WESTERN TRIP Will Probably be in St. Louis on September 6. MAY MAKE SOME SPEECHES Many Advisers Prominent In Party Affairs Urge Him to Make Very Vigorous Personal Cam
 palen.
MAY MAKE SOME SPEECHES

Esopus, N. r, August lS.-Judge Park er's guests today included Senator Lees Oyerman of North ~arolina, Dr. Henry Loomis Nelson, of Williams College, Mass; Representative J. H. Fitzgerald. of Brooklyn. and Judge Morgan J. o'Brien of New York. who is Judge Parker's s closest personal and political friend Judge OBrien remained over night.
 Judge Parker spent the morning reading the various reports of the notification ceremonies at White Sulphur Springs, w.. Va, which took place yesterday. He sent his running mate, Senator Davis' telegram of congratulation on his very excellent speech"
 Dr. Nelson arrived early in the day and remained until noon, In a discussion Of economies as related to practical politics. On account of the meeting of the Ameri- can Bar association at St. Louis on Sep ternber 6, Judge Parker will probably go to the Exposition at that time and not return to attend the New York day cere- monies which will be held on October {.
 No Speeches While En Route.
 It Is not his plan now to make any speeches on his way to St. Louis. Mrs. Parker probably will remain at the Ex- position for two weeks as the guest of Mrs. Daniel Manning.
 It Is likely that the judge will make detour on his return In order to ad- dress political meetings at Indianapolis, Chicago and other points. The sugges- ton has been made that after that Judge Parker go on an extended stumping tour to continue until the day before election, but no decision has been reached in this matter. His closing speech, if the trip Is made, will be delivered in New York City.
 Meets Approval of Many.
 The suggestion of having the candidate make vigorous personal campaign meets the approval of Senator Bailey or Texas. Edward M. Sheppard of Brook lyn. Senator Martin of Virginia, Harry B. Hawes of St. Louis and other political ad- yisers of Judge Parker, Including nearly every member of the national commit- tee.
 The question was taken up by the na- tional committee at an early meeting. Representative Fitzgerald came to Rose mount to talk over with Judge Parker m address which he has prepared for gem eral use during the campaign. MT. fltz- gerald has taken up the discussion or labor troubles, and has quoted liberally from Judge Parker's decisions. Judge Parker took keen interest in the ad- dress.
 Senator Overman met the candidate Tor the first time today. He spoke in the high est praise of his geniality and his grasp of the situation in the various states. The senator expects to devote most of his time to stumping North Carolina, but may make a few addresses outside of that state if called upon to do so by the national committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-19
Japs, Boats Soon pepart.

Che Foo. August 19.-(6 a. m.)-Two Japanese torpedo boat destroyers entered the harbor at 5:30 a. m today. They remained half an hour and then de- parted.
 Five other destroyers are reported to be outside. The object of the visit Is unknown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-19
Florists Elect Officers.

St. Louis, August 18-The national convention of the Society of American Florists today elected the following officers: President, J. c. Vaughn or Chicago; secretary, William J. Stearns or Boston; treasurer. H. B. Beatty of Pitt 5urg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-19

Czarevitch and the three torpedo boat de- stroyers has been removed and stored in a German magazine. The work of dis mantling guns of the Russian vessels has been completed. The terms of parole im- posed upon the Russians necessitate their remaining here until the end of the war.
 The officers of the Russian war ships who are able to be about are being roy ally entertained by the Germans here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-19
VIII Not Enter Shanghai Ports.

Toldo, August 1s 2 p. m.--It is not probable that Japanese vessels will enter Shanghai to seize the Russian warships there. Japan has always taKen the ground that Shanghai Is an international port, and during her war with China she re- trained from attacking 1t. Japan demands that the Chinese government disarm the cruiser Askold and the torpedo boat de- stroyer Grozoboi, and there is no reason to believe that she will block the Yang Tse to prevent the escape of the Russian vessels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-19
Discussing the RyeshIteInl Affair.

St. Petersburg. August 19.-t3:20 a. m.)- The Chinese minister came to St. Peters burg from his seaside villa and conferred with several ambassadors regarding de- velopments in the Ryeshitelni incident.
 The general impression in diplomatic circles here Is that Japan may yet change her mind and surrender the Ryeshitelni to the care of some neutral power, reserv- ing all rights. Such a course, 1t Is point ed out, would strengthen Japan's posi- ton and at the same time avoid the pos sibilty of complications affecting China's neutrality and the limitations of the area of hostilities which was prompted by Secretary Hays note.
 The question of the disarmament of the Russian ships at Shanghai Is, it Is under stood being settled on the spot by the Tao Tai and the consuis of Japan and Russia. This matter is not expected here to lead to the extreme measure threaten- ed at Tokio. in view of an authoritative statement made to the Associated Press that the Russian government was recon ciled to the disarmament of the cruisers Askold and the destroyers Grozovoi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-19
Treated Him courteousIy.

Che Foo. August IS, p. m.- General Stoessers treatment of the Japanese major was courteous but his reply was prompt and characteristic. The Japanese major then asked for three days truce in which to bury the dead. This was refused. The battle was renewed at 10 o'clock on the morning of the 17th, and as the junk left, 1t was being waged furiously on all sides. The Russian refu- gees expressed confidence that the for tress will hold out. They state that re- endorsements from General Kuropatkin are expected within a fortnight. A fright full incident of the recent fighting, the refugees state, occurred in the storming of forts three and four, on the right wing when long mines were exploded.
 It Is alleged that two Japanese infantry regiments, two squadrons of cavalry and one artillery company were destroyed.
 The refugees further say that the war ships now at Porft Arthur are still in fighting trim. This statemtn seems hardly credible in the light of recent develop ments.
 It is stated that Admiral Withoft's last signal during the battle of August 10 was to remember that the emperor's orders were not to return to Port Arthur It Is presumed that superficial repairs have deceiv, d spectators viewing the ships un- der the disadvantages occasioned by the order that no one be allowed to inspect them The Japanese loss at the taking ,f ratushan is estimated 5000 Shell fall ing In Port Arthur fall completely in the olC town.
 On the right wing 1t is stated that the Japanese have penetrated the abandoned Chinese arsenal one and one-quarter miles east of the city. Most of the dock yart. bt ildings have not been affected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-19
Must Leave ny Auaust 2s.

Shanghai, August 1S.-Upon the recom- mendation of the chief of the customs the TaoTai of Shanghai will allow the Rus sian cruiser Askold and the Russian tor pedo boat destroyer Grozoboi to remain in port until August 23. when one days no- tice to leave or disarm will be given them. The arrival of Chinese men of war is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-19
Japanese Are Said to Have
 Sacrificed 10000 Men,
II IMPORTANT POSITIONS
stoesseI Received Japanese Terms of Surrender With a Great Burst of Profanity, Saying He Thought
 1t Very Poor Joke.

Che Foo, August 1s.-(s p. m.)-A battle of huge proportions ragged around Port Arthur August fl and 15 and was resumed August II.
 The Japanese. 1t is reported, sacrificed 2o,O0o men, but gained important advan- tages in the matter of position.
 The above news was brought here on Junks, one of which having on board three Russians concealed fin the garb Of Chinese to escape from the Japanese, left Port Arthur last night and was blown rapidly to Che Foo by gale.
 The main force of the attack was di- rected against the left wing and resulted in the capture of Pigeon bay positions and some of the forts at Liao Tie San. At Palunchang, the Japanese hastily mounted guns which did excellent service in aiding the storming of the right wing where the Japanese are said to have eap- tured two forts of minor value, mount ing eight four-inch guns, two siege guns and six quick firing guns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-19

 enemy further north in the hope that the Rurik would manage to dispose of her two comparatively weaker opponents and that after repairing the damage to her rudder she would be able to reach Vladiv- ostock independently.
 Shortly before 10 o'clock the enemy's 8 fire was the most terrific of the battle but to our general astonishment, the whole Japanese squadron left us after the most deadly fight, which had lasted five hours.
 Rossia Had Eleven Holes.
 .eFhe Rossia had sustained eleven holes at her waterline and the Gromboi had six Both cruisers lost more than half of their officers and their losses among the men totalled 25 per cent.
 Tt appeared impossible to renew the battle or to return to the Rurik which was now thirty miles to the south.
 Taking advantage of the calm we stop ped our engines and quickly commenced to repair the breaches in our vessels so as to enable us to proceed to Vladivos- tock.
 Capt. Berlinsky, of the Rossia, was killed and several of his officers wounded. On board the Gromoboi, two lieutenants were killed and other officers were wounded. botn crulseiS Hau lou ihcii killed and 307 wounded. Capt. Berlinsky was buried at sea-.
 The report concludes by tribute to the heroism displayed by all the officers and men, who. it says. seemed to have been made if iron, knowing no fear or fatigue.
 A personal examination made of the damage done to the cruisers by the Japa- nese fire, Admiral AleXieff, says. in trans hitting the report. convinces him of the high courage and self sacrificing efforts of those who took part in an unequal bat tie against the superior forces of the Japa- nese.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-19
Thomas E Watson DtnOuRcss
 Republicans and Democrats, PLATFORMS ARE IDENTICAL
Makes Vigorous Address In Accepting the Popuist Nomination for Presl- dent-Says Roosevelt is
 Brave and Honest.

New York. August 1s.-Thomas E. Wat son of Georgia, the populist leader and Thomas E. Tibbetts of Nebraska, tho candiGete for vice president, were formal ly not fled of their nomination here to- night at Cooper Union. The big hall waa crowded when at 8 o'clock the two candi- dates accompanied by Alfred c. Boulton, Of -oklyn, chairman of the meeting, appe rec in the platform. There was IT uch cheering.
 CnairiEan Boulton at once introduced Judge san L. Williams Of Indiana who made the speech officially notifying tho candidates of their selection.
 In addi esSing MT. Watson MT. Williams said the convention that nominated was made Up of unselhsh, self sacrificing pa- trlots who attended and participated In it's delioe, ations solely through high sense of duty. The purpose of the con- venlion, he continued, was to take one more step In the evolution of progress which Is to finally bring us to that ideal condition of society where the laporer shali receive the full fruits of all bis labor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-19
CONGRESSMEN GET WORD FROM RUSSIA
LETTERS CALL ATTENTION TO HOW RUSSIA BEFRlENDED THE NORTHERN STATES DURING THE CIVIL WAR PERIOD.

Indianapolis, August 1S.-The Indiana members of congress have received copies of a pamphlet published at St. Peters burg, Russia. and entitled services rem dered by Russia to the American people during the war of the rebellion"
 The pamphlet contains a succinct re- cltal of the attitude of Russia toward the American union during the civil war as entrusted with the attitude of Great Britain It Is recalled that secessionist privateers, with letter of marque, issued by Jefferson Davis, were used In Eng fish ports as a basis of operations which ruined the maritime commerce of the northern states.
 'These souvenirs" says the pamphlet, have not had time to fade away, but we are already subjected to the painful spectacle of what human inconsistency can do. While generous blood Is flowing far away in the defense of Port Arthur, this same people that we remember hay ing so recently loved, Is fraternizing with the Japanese and drifting Into one of those stampedes which In this age Of emotialism one is almost tempted to call political mob hysteria.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-19
Will Probably Respect the Powers.

Washington. Auguct 18.-The fact that Shanghai is what is popularly known as an international port in all probabil- ity will stop the Japanese conducting any offensive naval operations against the Russian ships now there.
 If ports of this character number of nations have well defined rights granted to t.em by the government of the country in which the port Is located. The natural expectation therefore Is that every effort will be made to preserve the neutrality of SChanghai and prevent any active
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