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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-20
Heavy Russlan Loss.


LONDON, May 20--The Japanese
legation today received from Toxic
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-20

The end has come, As come 1t must
10 all things. III these sweet May
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-20

Hon. b. s. Rodey, House q Represen'
tatives, Washington, D. G.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-04
KILLED BY AUTOMOBILE.
Young Ladies Make Desperate Effort
 to Save H. s. Rngi.

Chicago May 3.-Whlle his fiancee and another young woman vainly tried to lift the heavy vehicle, Ii. S. Ringi of Chi cago Heights has been crushed to death in the mire of ditch beneath his over turned automobile.
 The occupants of the automobile be- sides MT. Ringi were Miss Florence Born hold, his fiancee ana Miss Elizabeth Canedy
 On approaching the village Mir. Ringi attempted to turn out to pass farmer s wagon. The heavy machine swerved into ditch at the roadside and the occu- pants were thrown from their seats.
 Miss Bornholdt was severely injured by striking the further bank of the ditch and was made unconscious. Miss Canedy was thrown into the water and escaped un- injured. When Miss Bornholdt regained consciousness the young women began search for their companion and saw him struggling in the water and mre beneath the overturned machine.
 The young women attempted to move the automobile, but their efforts were un- availing, and MT. Ringfs head sank be- heath the water. The farmer failed to stgp when the accident occurred and Miss Canedy and her companion walked nearly a mile to summon assistance
 MT Ringi was superintendent of the American Foundry and Machine com pany, Chicago Heights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-04
KENTUCKIANS ARE
 NOW HARMONIOUS
THREATENED CONTEST IN RE- PUBLICAN CONVENTION DOES NOT ZE-ROOSEVELT GETS STRoNL, ENDORSEMENT.

Louisville, May 3.-The threatened con- test between former Governor w. o. Bradley and Commissioner of Internal Revenue John W. Yerkes for the control of the republican state convention and the state central committee failed to ma terialize at the convention today. In two speeches which won him ovations, MT. Bradley declared for harmony He moved that the rules be suspended before the re- port of the committee on credentials should be announced and that MT. Yerkes, the temporary chairman, be made per manent chairman. The motion was car ried unanimously after it had been held up for some time by former Congressman John D. White, who was finally howled down.
 The platform adopted endorses the ad- ministration of President Roosevelt which, following as it has done the policy of William Mckinley, has con tnued with nnabated force the marvelous prosperity with which our country has been blessed since the return of the re- publican party to power in 1S97."
 It continues: Tn view of his record and career. we instruct our delegates to the Chicago convention to vote as a unit for the nomination of Theodore Roosevelt as a candidate for the presidency at the coming national election"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-04
BRIDEGROOM DID NOT KEEP PROMISE Disappeared from Washington Very MysteriousIy IS COLONEL IN THE ARMY War Department Will Ask Him to Explain Why He Did Not Marry
 Miss Carolina L.
 Harold.
IS COLONEL IN THE ARMY

Washington. May S.-(Special)-As q today by Senator Simmons and Represen- tatiye Small of North Carolina, Lieuten- ant Colonel William L. Pitcher of the army is to be called upon by the de- partment to explain why he failed to carry out marriage engagement with Miss Carolina l.. Harold of this city
 Colonel Pitcher while on leave of ab- sence here. met Miss Harold. and after short courtship it was agreed that a marriage should take place. The engage r.ent was announced in the papers and q wedding breakfast was given at the home of Admiral Chester here. Miss Har- rold, who is a native of South Carolina Carolina district represented by MT. Small, had been holding a s120O clerk ship In the war department.
 This place she resigned shortly before the engagement was announced. A. few days before the time set for the wedding, Colonel Pitcher mysteriously disappear ed and the next thing the prospective bride knew she had received short note to the effect that Colonel Pitcher had changed his mind about marrying and joined his regiment in California.
 Senator Simmons and Representative Small insist that Colonel Pitchers con- duct should be investigated and the war department officials agree with them Colonel Pitcher Is a native of Texas and was appointed from the ranks a second lieutenant in 1871.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-04
HEARST THREATENS
 TO CONTROL IOWA
OPPONENTS HAVE PLAYED THEIR LAST CARD AND LOST-ANTIS MAY BOLT THE CONVENTION TODAY.

Des Moines, Iowa. May 3.-The indica- tions tonight are that the Iowa demo- crats will send a delegation to the St. Louis convention instructed for William Randolph Hearst for President. The op- ponents of MT. Hearst played their last card today and lost, and unless the un- expected happens, the followers of Hearst will control tomorrow's state con- vention.
 This afternoon Chairman Jackson of the state central committee, who has been counted with the opposition, came out for Hearst, voted with other members of the Hearst committee and defeated a plan of the '.antis'' to determine the regular delegation in the state central committee instead of in the credentials committee of the convention. The fight over the contested delegation will be fought in the convention and even many of Hearst's opponents admit that he is strong enough in number to win.
 Although 1t is predicted by many that there will be a bolting of the anti-Hearst men tomorrow If they find themselves un- able to stop the Hearst boom, the party
 eauels say that this Is improbable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-04
RED CROSS IS TO
 BE REORGANIZED
ATTEMPT WILL BE MADE TO REC-
 ONClLE THE DIFFERENCES Ex- p lSTING IN THE ORGANIZATION
 AT PRESENT.

Washington, May 3.-A plan for the general reorganization of the Red Cross today was submitted by Senator Proctor to representatives of the parties to the controversy in that organization, which if accepted. will reconcile the differences that now exist in the organization, and will put it on a permanent basis of ef- fectiveness. The plan was drawn by Ex-Secretary Foster at Senator Proc tors request and contemplates the CO., operation of the national government in the work of the organization
 The plan contemplates the issuance of new charater by congress which shall vest the control of the affairs of the or ganization in a centeral governing body of eighteen persons. Of these six are to be appointed by the President, who is also to designate the presiding officer. For the present the remaining twelve members are to be chosen by the general association, tne understanding being that representa- tives of both elements would be chosen, but there is also provision for subsidiary state organizations, which after they are organized, are to be allowed to name six of the twelve members. There Is a re- quirement for an annual report to con gress. and also for yearly auditing of accounts by the treasury department. The plan, generally speaking, is along the lines followed in some of the European coun- tries.
 After the conference Senator Proctor expressed the opinion that there was an excellent prospect for success. The gen. tlemen present were not in a position to bind their respective clients, but they in- .s<T. ts..,.w |. i. is understood that Miss Barton nas been made familiar with the movement for the reconciliation, and confidence is ex- pressed that she would place no ob- stacles in the way.
 If the reorganization is effected, it will bring the pending investigation to close, and Senator Proctor announced to the committee today that in any event the matter would not be pursued further be- fore next autumn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-04
FIELD STILL OPEN
 FOR CANDIDATES Temporary Lead of Parker Makes No Difference STAR PRINTS THE FIGURES Says Parker Will Get 464 Votes on First Ballot. and 667 Are
 Necessary for a
 Choice.
STAR PRINTS THE FIGURES

Washington. May S.--(special.) )-The Washington Star today says that the race for the democratic nomination is still open and it is pretty clear field for all the candidates notwithstanding the temporary lead of Judge Parker.
 The Star figures that on the first ballot Judge Parker will lack 2OS of the num- Der necessary to nominate him. The to- tai number of delegates is 1000. and the number necessary for choice Is 667.
 Parker is given 464 on first ballot, Cor man 12e, Hearst 1O2, Gray 6, Cleveland 24, Williams of Illinois 4 Olney s2, Cockrell 36. One hundred and fifty-six are placed as doubtful.
 The Star gives Alabama's s twenty-five votes to Parker on first ballot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-04
REQUEST IS REFUSED.
Auxiliary Board Wants to Establish
 Day Nursery at Worlds Fair.

St. Louis, May. g. Worlds Fair Grounds The total attendance at the Louisiana Purchase exposition on the opening day. April 30, 1904, was officially announced tonight at 1S7793 persons. Of this num- Der l7s.4S2 were recorded admissions.
 The board of lady managers began a session today that will continue through out the week for the purpose of dispos- ing of different business matters. The principal matter before the board today was the consideration of the application of the auxiliary board of the Worlds B Fair Fraternal Building association for the contribution of 5000 for the purpose of establishing and maintaining a day nursery and the request of the St. Louis Society of Evangelists for a contribution of $4O0O for the erection of tents on the grounds for holding religious meetings. Both were refused.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-04

confirmed from any quarter, and it Is hardly likely 1t is true, as the news could scarcely have reached Che Foo. The of- ficial dispatch from Lieutenant General Sakharoff, however, seems to indicate that the Japanese are directing their at- tention to this point.
 The Russian official dispatch, although belated displays the customary candor in fully confirming the disastrous nature of the rout sustained on the Yalu. To the Russian official frankness in this re- spect is attributed to the universay belief of the Russian people that initial re- verses are of no consequence, and that eventual triumph is inevitable.
 special despatch from St. Petersburg asserts that Lieutenant Zassalitch fell in- to an ambuscade, owing to the Japanese intercepting a telegram from Kuropatkin.
 Opposed to Minor Actions.
 According to the Standards St. Peters, burg correspondent, General Kuropatkin is recalling all the troops from the neighborhood of Gen San. He Is, the cor respondent says, opposed to fighting many minor actions, and intends to withdraw all outlying Russian forces
 The Standards Shanghai correspondent says that before evacuating Antung. the Russians expelled the population by force. He adds that the Pekin govern ment has refused General Mas request to be permitted to expel the Russian troops from the west of the Lao river
 The correspondent at Shanghai of the Telegraph says it is understood that all -combatants have left, and all official documents and valuable have been re- moved from Dalny and that all the guns from the disabled warships at Port Ar thur have been taken ashore to the forts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-04
Majority of Crews Killed.

Port Arthur. May 3.--The crews of the Japanese iireships which were sunk this morning while attempting to block the channel tried to save themselves by boats in which they put to sea A majority of them were killed by the Russian machine guns and rifles. Some of the survivors were picked up.
 At daybreak a number of Japanese were seen clingng to the masts and tunnels of the sunlen vessels and these were res- cued by the Russians. Thirteen of the wounded Japanese have since died. The Russians supplied the survivors with food and clothing, and the wounded were taken to the hospitalship Mongolia.
 During the morning. ten of the enemy torpedo boats remained in the offing and were fired on at long range At 9.3D O clock 1t was sgnalled that there was a Japanese fleet in the vicinity and that two of the enemys launches had been run ashore
 The town is quiet. Grand Duke Boris has arrived.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-04
NEW ORGANIZATION FoRMEr
Is Known as Cattlegrowers' IntqN
 Executive Committee.

Denver. Colo. May 3.--An orgai, to be known as "The Cattlegrowes terstate Executive Committee" ws fected at a convention here today, the following officers were elected:
 chairman. W. w. rurney, Texas; chairman, w A. Harris. Kansas; ss retary, Frederick P Johnson, Denver. u
 Denver was selected as the headqua ters Delegates from every importa stock-raising shipping point, west of tn Missouri. were present at the convention The gathering was called by the cattle growers of Texas to form a permanent organization of live stockmen in the ter ritory west of Missouri, independent of the National Livestock association.
 Already. as result of this movement. import concessions have been made by the railroads to shippers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-04
MISSIONARY WORKERS MEET.
Conference of M. E. Church, South, Be-
 gins at Waco, Tex

Waco, Tex, May 3.-The missionary conference of the Methodist Episcopal church. South, was called to order this morning by Rev. J. B. Sears. Rev. James Atkins of Nashville, head of the Sun day school propaganda of the church, spoke on Young Life and Missions
 The college of bishops held a session this morning and will meet again tomor- row.
 Bishops present are: A. W. Wilson, w. w. Duncan, R. K. Hargrove, F. R. Hen drix Joseph s. Key, H. c. Morrison, Charles B. Galloway. R. E. Hoss and w. A. Candler.
 The general and state Epworth leagues will meet tomorrow. Owing to a heavy rain and thunderstorm, some of the feat ures of the day were postponed unti, tomorrow.
 Rev Seth Ward of Nashville, secre- tary. read the report of the mission work, giving a history of missionary work done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-04
MERCHANTS ARE KICKING.
Claim the Quarantine Can Do Them
 No Good.

Dallas, Tex, May 3.-A special from Fl Paso, Tex, says:
 The rigid quarantine restrictions in force against Mexican yellow fever dis tricts at this point are causing great dissatisfaction among business men here. and a strong protest will be sent At once to the state health authorities. The strict regulations here had the effect of seriously hamperlng potn freight and passenger traf1c through this gateway from Mexico, and the losses will be considerable
 It is contended that yellow fever can not exist here, and as this place IS foo miles from east Texas, it is the cia,m that 1t is unjust for it's commerce to De damaged when no good IS accom- plished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-04
LAPS CAPTURED
 800 PRISONERS
FOUND MANY OF THEM HIDING IN UNDERBRUSH AFTER THE BIG FiGHT-MANY GUNS ARE TAKEN.

Seoul. May 3.-Later reports of the Russian reverse on the Yalu are to the effect that the Japanese captured twenty eight small rapid fire guns. besides twen- ty field guns. They also captured thirty Russion officers and over 500 men, many of whom were found hiding In the under brush by Japanese searching parties. Cossack officers who were captured place the number of Russians killed and wounded at 800. but it is thought that this underesttmates the Russian loss. which is believed to be very much great er The Japanese army Is resting, bury ing it's dead and caring for It's wounded.
 The Japanese thoroughly occupy the area over which the fighting extended. and are now securing the hilly country to which the Russian forces retired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-04
TEXAS CONTROLS SITUATION. Quarantine Problem Lies Wholly In
 Hands ot That State.

Mexico City, May 3.-The officials of the superior board of health here say that the quarantine problems lie wholly in the hands of the Texas authorities. Dr. Ta- Dor may send as many inspectors into this republic as he chooses and they will be courteously received and will also re- ceive assistance on the part of the Mex lean authorities everywhere
 pr. Tabor cannot expect his inspectors representing the state of Texas to have official recognition here when that is not accorded to inspectors stationed in Mex ican cities and ports by the United States marine hospital service. These in- spectors accomplish quite as much as if they were officially recognized. The quar- antine matter has been taken up by the foreign relations department of Mexico, and the state department at Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-04
DEMONSTRATION IN TOKYO.
Crowds Parade the Streets Cheering
 for the Heroes.

Tokio, May 3. 9 D. m.-The greatest popular demonstration since the begin- ming of the war, occurred in Tokio this evening. The capital is showing its joy by the Japanese victory on the Yalu. Thousands of people, half of whom are women, paraded the streets in celebra- ton of their arms.
 There were dozens of parades in as many different quarters and they later were all centralized in one great pageant. The students composed one parade and they all carried red lanterns The streets are still lined with thousands of people and the city is decorated with flags and lanterns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-04
EMBEZZLER SURRENDERS.
Tells Fort Worth Police He Is Tired
 of Dodgng Officers.

Fort Worth, Tex, May 3.-Fred A. Beach, who is wanted in Chicago on charge of embezzlement of s12,000, surrendered here today to Chief of Police Req.
 He said he was tired of lodging the officers. The crime, Beach says, was committed in January, 1903. Chief of Police O'Neill of Chicago has been communicated with and has notified Chief Req that an officer has been sent for Beach. Beach has recently been operating coffee store in Dallas and been going under the alias of Collins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-04
ISSUE ovERsUBscRlBED.
Bids Opened for New Bonds of City of
 New York.

New York, May 3.-Bids were opened today by Comptroller Grout for s370OO.- 900 city bonds at S1s per cent s1O.OoO. 900 fourteen years and the balance for fifty years. The issue was over subscribed about seven times.
 The comptroller said that J. w. Selig- man & Co., and Edward Sweeny will prob ably get the s10O00.O00. having made ten single bids, aggregating that amount at rates ranging from .SS to .53 Kidder, Peabody & Co.,, Barring, Magoon & Co. and Fisk & Robinson, who bid jointly 100 .70.13 for all or any part of the bonds, will probably get about s25.000.000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-04
FINED FOR SMUGGLING.
George A. Tarter Tried to Bring In
 Fine Mexican Drawnwork.

San Antonio, May 3.-In the federal court today George A. Tarter of New York, was fined $2123.55, which sum rep resented treble the value of fine Mexican drawn work, alleged to have been snug gled into this country by him last Jan- uary. These goods were confiscated by the government The fine was paid. By reason of the heavy fine and forfeiture of the goods, the criminal prosecution against him was dismissed
 The federal grand jury has returned an indictment against Jacob Liebez, fur dealer of New York. for smuggling goods to the value of $l139 across the border at Eagle Pass. March of this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-04
NEGRO IS LODGED
 SAFELY IN JAIL
FEELING WAS HIGH IN LAVoNIA, GA, WHEN THE NEGRo,S CRIME BECAME GENERALLY KNOWN. WAS IDENTIFIED.

Lavonia, Ga, May 3.-Dorsey Lee. a mulatto, has been arrested and hurried to the county jail for an attempt to com init criminal assault on the 13-year- r-old adopted daughter of Furman Gerrod, liv- ing near this place.
 The negro found the child alone near a branch, close to the house and after att tempting to commit the crime, threw her in the branch with a large rock on top Of her. The girl identified Lee as her as- sailant, and the sheriff rushed him across the country. to jail. Excitement was high for awhile but it is not thought the ne- gro will be lynched
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-04
ATTENDANCE WAS 1s7,7ea.
President Francis Issues Official Re-
 port on Admissions.

St. Louis, May 3, Worlds Fair Grounds The official announcement of the attend ance at the exposition on April 90, the opening day. was made by President Francis today. The total attendance was is7.792. The recorded admissions amounted to ITS. .423
 The difference between the total attend ance and the recorded admissions Is the number of invited guests, employees, ex- hibitors concessionaries and officials some of whom were In the grounds aIf night, and others of whom were admitted without having passes through the turn stile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-04
WOMAN SHOOTS AT
 BOLD HIGHWAYMAN
PRETENDED TO BE GETTING CASH AND VALUABLES FROM CLOSET AND CAME OUT WITH A SHOT. GUN.

Eureka, Spring. Ark, May 3.-Mrs. Rena Rhiel fired both barrels of a shot gun into highwayman as he stood on her porch today waiting for her to deliver up her cash and valuables. The masked ban dit appeared at the Rhiel home short time after her husband had started to town.
 Mrs. Rhel appearing to acquiesce to the robbers demand went to a closet, seized the gun and fired. The man fell at the first shot but managed to get away. Sheriff Morris and posse are searching the surrounding woods and his escape in his weakened condition is hard ly possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-04
Retiring Officers Are Reelected.

New York, May 3.-All the retiring off, cers of the United States Steel corpora tion were reelected at the regular monthly meeting today. In the finance committee Henry Phipps succeeds Charles M. Schwab. Francis II. Peabody resign ed as a director and Robert Windsor Of Kidder Peabody & Co.,, of Boston, was elected his successor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-04
PiIIsbury Wins a Victory.

Cambridge Springs, Pa, May 3.-The sixth round of the International Chess masters tournament was played today. Notable among todays events were the defeat of Lasker by Pillsbury, Marcos s short work of Hodges" Fox's victory over Schlechter, Marshalls fine play against Lawrence, and the scoring of half point by Barry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-04
STEAMERS WILL STOP.
Risk to Japanese Vessels Is Too Great
 During HostiIities.

San Francisco. May 3--With the sail ing of the American Maru on the 12th instant the Toyo Risen Keisha will aban- don it's steamship service between this port and the orient until the close of the war between Japan and Russia.
 It is almost certain the Nippon Maru, sister ship of the America Maru, has been sunk by the Russians. The company has therefore no vessels for it's San Fran cisco service. War insurance Is up to 45 cents on cargoes of Japanese vessels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-04
WITH FIXED BAYONETS THE LAPS
 AND RUSSIANS MET ON THE YALU
FOUR THOUSAND KILLED
 NEW CHWANG CAPTURED.

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  h To the railw
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-04
Joe K. Maxwell Appointed.

Washington. May 3.-(Special.)- )-Joe K. Maxwell of Ala bama has been appointed a s720 clerk in the treasury today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-04
NO SUNDAY WORK
 GOES IN DANYILLE
THE CASE WAS A TEST OF THE LAW AS TO WHAT CONSTITUTES NECESSARY WORK ON THE FIRST DAY OF WEEK.

Danville Va, May 3.-At Chatham to- day in the circuit court the action of the magistrate in fining three foremen of a contracting comrany which is erecting the two million dollar cotton mill here, was sustained.
 This means that the remaining fifty employees will be tried for labor on Sun day. The appeal was to test the validity of the law as to what constitutes neces- sary work on Sunday. The effect of the decision will be to stop all work in the future on the first day of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-04
aenort Not Confirmed.

London, May 1.-The Chronicles report of the capture of New Chwang is not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-04

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