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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-31
No Truth in Rumors About
 Admiral ROjestVensky
HE REFUSES TO TALK NOW
Vice Admiral States, However, That His Version of the Trawler Inci- dent is Absolutely True.
 Is still at vigo.

Vigo, Spain, October 30-Inquiries here fail to obtain the slightest confirmation of the report published in the United States that Vice Admiral kojestvensky has requested Emperor Nicholas to re- lieve him of his command. The Russian consul general here said to the Associated Press that he was not aware that there was any question of replacing the ad- miral, and that he did not believe such a proposition had ever been raised.
 The admiral was interviewed later in the day and said that he could say noth- ing at present about the North sea in quiry at Vigo. Ten battleships and crui- sers, he said, were now at Tangier, and the remainder of his fleet would stay at Vigo until further orders from St. Pe- tersburg. In conclusion, the admiral asseverated the absolute truth of his ver- sion of the trawler incident.
 It Is believed the international investi- gation here of the North sea incident has begun. The British cruiser Lancaster, which was here for some time yesterday, and departed in the evening after her commander had conferred with Vice Ad- miral Roiestvensky on board the Russian flagship Kniaz Souvaroff, returned today, and there was another conference between the British and Russian naval commando CTS on board the flagship of the latter.
 Later In the day Vice Admiral Rojest- vensky made a return visit to the Lan- caster. Subsequently the Lancaster sailed for Villagarcia, where 1t Is supposed the British channel fleet has assembled
 There are five British warships cruis- ing off Vigo evidently watching the Rus sian vessels here.
 The Spanish foreign office has given out a statement to the effect that Russia has asked Spains permission for the ships Of Vice Admiral Rojestvensky' .suuadron to remain in Vigo until the in v.sstigasion ot the Noftf sea affair shal have been concluded Spain, according tt the official statement, consulted with th' representatives of the several powers who gave their approval. The authori- zation, however, applies only to Russian vessels now at Vigo.
 The British yacht Ventura is in this port and appears to be watching thu movements of the Russian squadron.
 The Russian admiral and subordinates of thea Baltic squadron receive ovation; whenever they come ashore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-31
Wumingtsun Attacked.

Tokio, October 30-6 ?. m.-A report from the Manchurian army headquarters re- ceived today records a successful night attack against the Russian outpost at Wumingtsun. The report is as follows:
 .On the night of October 2S small force of the enemy attacked Waitao mountain but were immediately re- pulsed. October 29 at o'clock in the morning a detachment of infantry was dispatched from the center army against Wumingtsun. The enemy was surprised and the houses occupied by the enemy were set on fire. Wumingtsun is located midway between the outposts of both armies. Using the place as base, the enemy made frequent night attacks against out outposts. On the night of October 2s a force of the enemy of un- known strength attacked an eminence near Santaokangtseu, but was immedi- ately repulsed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-31

General Oku's Headquarters on the SchiH River, Wednesday. October 26, ?. m., delayed 1.-The great armies of Field Marshal oyama and General Kuropatkin still lie facing one another after week practically devoid of action. The trenches along the entire line average only ooo yards apart Men are in the trenches night and day exchanging shorts. Nei- ther side dares raise a head above the parapet. It would be suicide to do so. The artillery searches the lines during the day, and at night the Russian search lights The lines are so close that out posts are impossible
 At night the piekets on both sides creep out a few yards to give warning of a sudden attack and retire before dawn The nervous tension is reaching the breaking point and great battle may
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-31
PARKER LEAVES TODAY.
Going to New York to Begin Speaking
 Campaign.

Esopus, N r., October 30.-Judge Alton B. Parker will start for New York at noon tomorrow to begin his speaking campaign. He spent a quiet Sunday. He attended church services at Kingston. accompanied by George F. Parker, chair man of the literary bureau of the demo- cratic national committee who has been a guest at Rosemount since Friday night, and will go to New York with the judge tomorrow.
 The candidate has practically completed the preparations of the speeches he will make this week.
 J. Howard Morse of Hartford Conn, candidate for congress- visited Judge Parker today to arrange the details of the Connecticut meeting on Thursday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-31
FAIRBANKS AT HOME.
Says He Is In Fine Shape for Weeks
 Campaign.

Indianapolis, Ind October 30-Senator Charles w. Fairbanks, republican candi- date for vice-president spent Sunday at home. He attended the Methodist church this morning with Mrs. Fairbanks. This afternoon he received several callers and today several state party leaders con suited him. He is in excellent health and said today he was never more ready to endure weeks campaigning than now.
 Senator Fairbanks and party will leave here in the morning for a slx-days' tour of Indiana The tour of the state will close with a meeting here Saturday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-31
Censorship Less Strict.

St. Petersburg, October 31.-2:55 a. m.- The report published in Paris on Octo- Der 20, and which subsequently, was ca- bled to the United States, that the em- peror is about to issue a manifesto ac- cording almost complete freedom to the press, so far as can be ascertained here, is untrue and receives no credence in the best-informed circles.
 It is true, however, as compared with the administration of M. Plehve and his predecessors in the ministry of the in- terior, the restrictions on the press have been so relaxed that the newspapers feel that they are almost enjoying actual free dom, although it is not the sort of free dom enjoyed under constitutional gov ernments. It is also true that a project of reform of the press administration is under consideration, which is expected to still further relax existing restrictions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-31
WARM TIME IN SPANISH
 CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES

Madrid, October 3o.-Prolonged and tu- multous scenes have occurred in the chamber of deputies during the course of debate on proposals for the prosecution of certain deputies.
 When the discussion was resumed Sat urday the disorders consequent on the opposition's obstructive tactics compelled a suspension of the sitting and the ap- pointment of secret committee to give judgment concerning insults exchanged during the debate. The sitting was sub sequently resumed. The opposition re- peatedly demanded roll calls on voters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-31
ENGINEER ARRIVES.
Will Advise Montgomery Officials Re-
 gardng Waterworks System.

Montgomery, October 30.-(Special)- Rudolph Herring. expert engineer of New York, has come from New York to advise with Montgomery officials in the matter of putting in new waterworks. Forty miles of water pipe will be laid, one new reservoir will be constructed, two stand pipes erected and an eight million gallon pump installed.
 The whole system will cost $200,000. MT. Herring receives $75 day and expenses. He installed the present sanitary sewer system of Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-31

and the proceedings were hooted and dis orderly The president being threatened with personal violence. had to be protect ed by the clerks and attendants. The crucifx behind the presidents chair was over turned by blows of sticks; all the writing materia adjacent desks was swept to the = and inkstands were f1ur5 at the y5 Q esident.
 Premier ME Q was present on the ministerial hSS from o'clock in the evening. deoSo he would not leave till the sitting Y ' .rned. which did not oc- cur until 10 Q is evening.
 It is reE< 2 that Premier Maura will suspend t o tings and ask the chamber for vo'o 2 confidence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-31
GEORGIA MAN SHOT.
Critically Wounded in Woman's Room
 At DanvilIe, Va.

Danville, Va. October 30.-S. H. Buch- anan, a banker of Jonesboro, Ga, was shot in this city last night. and Is in a critical condition. He was in the room of Mrs. w. T. White at the latter's home at the time, and she has been arrested charged with the crime. She declares, however, that 1t was a case of attempted suicide Buchanan is said to have a wife living in Georgia.
 Mrs. White says she knew Buchanan in Georgia before coming here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-31
Talkina About Alexieff.

St. Petersburg, October S1.-(2:25 p. m.)- The military situation has not yet de- veloped anything of great importance, though the fight at the Buddhist temple hill on October 2 appears to have been decidedly a heavy engagement. It proba- bly indicates that final moves on both sides are now occurring, preparatory to another long and serious battle.
 Viceroy Alexieff is now on the way to St. Petersburg. The nature of his recep- tion here is the food for much specula- tion. Some of his friends still cling to the Idea that he will be made chancellor the idea that he will be made chancellor winter palace, where it is said a suite of apartments has already been prepared for him. On the other hand, many declare his political career is practically over, and that his reception at St. Petersburg while officially cordial, will mark the end of his political ascendancy. It is rumor- ed that the viceroyalty of the Caucasas will be revived for his special benefit which would constitue a complimentary and comfortable sort of exile
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-31
MARKET LESS ACTIVE.
Cotton is in Less Demand at Man.
 chester.

Manchester. October 30.-The mar ket for cotton goods is less active, owing to increasing difficulties in ar ranging for delivery and to the politi- cal outlook. There were occasional transactions last week for China, but the demand for staples was much smaller. Fancies. however. were in good request. India offered fair lines, but few trades could be executed.
 For the home trade the demand inn proves. South America and the Le- vent purchased standard articles moderately. Yarns and most descrip- tions of American goods were in brisk demand. There was a satisfactory turnover, though many producers require considerable time to execute orders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-31
cremated in Coke Oven.

Masontown, Pa, October 3O.-Steve Borck, employed at the Bessemer coke plant, reported to the authorities today that late last night he saw a man thrown into coke oven and cremated. Borck says he saw three men scufiing on top of an oven. and moment later saw two of them jump to the ground and disappear in the darkness. Just then flames issued from the oven as though fuel had been tossed into 1t.
 Coroner Hagan today ordered the oven drawn, when blackened human bones and teeth were found. The murdered man and his assailants are unknown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-31
PAPERS GRANTED.
Henry D. Close Will be Taken to New
 York.

Mexico City, October 30.-United States Ambassador Clayton Powell has received extradition papers in the case of Henry D. Close of New York, who is being held at Vera Cruz on the charge of larceny. The ambassador will submit the papers to the foreign office today.
 Michael J. Reidy and J. w. OBrien New York detectives, are here aWaltlne the action of the Mexican authorities, and as soon as the extradtion is granted will take Close to New York to answer the charges preferred by a photographers supply company in that city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-31
London Exchange Recovers.

London, October 30.-The North sea incident threw the stock exchange into a highly nervous condition, and great depression occurred over the delay of Russia in according satisfac- tion Yesterday, however, the market recovered rapidly and became appar- antly buoyant. The American market participated in the strong fluctuations, yesterdays rebound in prices being as marked as the previous depression.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-31
Beqan October A.

Che Foo, October 30.-The third general attack on Port Arthur began October "A, according to unimpeachabIe authority On October 26 Japanese shells set fire to the only smokeless powder magazine in Port Arthur, Portions of the town caught fight, the confagration continuing the whole day. On October 26 the Japan ese captured the Russian trenches on the slope of Rihlung mountain, also forti- fled position protecting that fortress. The Japanese consider the progress of the siege to be highly satisfactory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-31
ARMIES FACING
 EACH OTHER ARE ALERT

be precipitated at night by single man losing his mind under the strain. The casualties caused by the nightly artillery attacks are small, but the moral effect is strong.
 The Russians are using searchlights to sweep the plains between the trenches at night This Is the first time tLey have been used in field operations in the pres ent war.
 General Kuropatlxin has been largely reinforced since the battle of Liao Yang. It is believed that many new troops have arrived from Europe The Japanese are bringing up new men and move IS ex- pected soon. The Japanese, despite the hard fighting and nervous strain, are in excellent physical condition. It Is be- lieVed that the next move will precipitate the greatest battle of this war.
 Neither side proposes to move until II is ready for the struggle, on the result of which depends the possession of Muk- den.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-31
Terrell Makes Statement.

Atlanta. Ga. october 3O.-In an inter view today regarding the Hitch letter, Governor Terrell stated that together with Adjutant General Harris he ha9 carefully considered the case of Captain Hitch as reported by the courtmartial and had acted on 1t accordingly The gov- ernor stated thtat he did not intend to enter the controversy with Captain Hitch over the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-31
Coroner Renders Verdict.

Sedalia, Mo. October S0.-The coroner of this county held an inquest here to- niebt. inouiring into the cause of the wreck on the Missouri Pacidce railroad at Tipton, Mo-, in which three persons were killed and twenty-three injured, early to- day. and the following verdict was rem dered
 .orhe collision was caused by neglect of aagman of first No. in not properly Tagging second No. B. and also by the en- gineer of second No. for coming into station in a careless manner. in not hav- ing his engine under control
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-31
Preacher Falls Dead.

Newport News. Va, October 30.-- The Rev William H. Mitchell of Ports mouth. Va, while preaching in the pull pit of the Holiness Church here to- night fell dead. He was 50 years old, and leaves a wife and several children. MT. Mitchell had been in the ministry many years, and was well known in the south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-31
TrawIers Take Japs Aboard.

Paris October 31.-The Petit Journals 8 Lorient (France) correspondent says:
 "The captain of Danish schooner ar rived here from the North sea, declares that when he was forced to put in at an English port owing to stress of weather he saw steam trawlers taking Japanese and explosives aboard. openly"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-31
aeaman,s Body Found.

Newport News. Va. October 2a.-The body of William Morris. q seaman of the British steamer Kanawah, was taken from the river here today. Morris dis appeared from the vessel ten days ago, and the captain reported the case to the police A coroners jury will make in- aulry Into the circumstances tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-31
Discount Rates Reduced.

Mexico City, October 3O.-The banks of this city have made reduction in dis count rate from 9 to 8 per cent. The cash holdings of the banks have increased to such an extent that bankers now assert that they can with entire safety increase the volume of loans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-31
Annointed for Inquiry.

London. October 3O-Gerald Balfour. president of the board of trade. has ap- pointed Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge and Butler Aspinall, barrfster at law, who practices mainly in the admiralty court, fo conduct the board of trade North sea inquiry at Hull. 2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-31
Will Send Deleqates.

Mexico City. October 30.-Fifteen states of this republic will send delegates to the irrigation congress at Fl Paso. Tex. Much interest is felt here in-the results of the congress, and President Diaz has shown sympathy with it's object.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-31
Will Enlarge Plant.

Huntsville, October SO.-(special.)-The Huntsville Ice and Coal company has let a contract for an additional building in which will be placed machinery that will increase the capacity of the ice plant to fifty tons day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-31
kuropatkin Teleeraphs.

St Petersburg, October 30.-General Kuropatkin has telegraphed as follows, under date of October 29:
 T have received today no dispatch re- porting encounters with the enemy. Dur
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-31
pestroyers Put to Sea.

Tangier, October 30.-Five Russian tor pedo boat destroyers have put to sea. The remainder of the fleet has been coaling and provisioning all day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-31
THE WEATHER.

, Washington. October 30-Fore- } cast for Alabama: Fair Monday.
 } and Tuesday, except probably rain
 , Tuesday in south portions; fresh , northeast winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-31

ing a rivalry reconnaissance yesterday afternoon after an infantry fight sup ported by artillery, we occupied the vil- lage of Chiantsianhelan. The enemy has retired from Sindiapu. On October 2S our chasseurs, with insignificant losses, re- tained a village a kilometer west of Chentoanpu against violent Japanese bombardment"
 General Kuropatlxin also records other outpost affairs, including the Russian reoccupation of the village of Tynsin, a short distance south of Luidziatung. whence they had been previously expel- led by the Japanese, who burned the vil- lage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-31
REPORT IS MADE BY
 THE COM MISSIONER
SLIGH DECREASE SHOWN IN THE NUMBER OF PUPILS ATTENDING PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE UNITED STATES.

Washington October 3o-The report of the commissioner of education for the fiscal year ending June 30. 1904, made pub lie today by the secretary of the interior, shows 16O09,361 pupils, or 20 per cent or the entire population of the country, at tending the public schools during that year. As compared with the previous six years, this percentage shows light de- crease in the number of pupils, as com pared with the total population. The total cost of the public school system is given at $251, ,457,6 ,625. This is an increase of $160OO,0OO over the previous year. It amounts to $9.15 per capita of total popu- lation, and s22.75 per capita per pupil.
 Since 1870 the. proportion of male teach CTS has decreased from S4 per cent of the entire number to 26 per cent of the en- tire number the past year. The average compensation for male teachers last year was S499S and $40.51 for females. This is a slight increase over the previous year.
 The enrolment in the private schools for the year is given as $1,O93,S76. By the addition of pupils in elementary schools, academies, institutions for high education, evening schools, business schools, private kindergartens, Indian schools, state schools and schools for defective orphans, the grand total of 1S.1S7,91S pupils is re- ported
 The report estimates that the average schooling given to each inhabitant in 1870 was 672 days and in 1903, 1034 days. The report shows that last year 1,57S, 6S2 colored children were enrolled in the common schools for that race in the former six teen slave states and the District of Co., lumbia. The enrolment in 1877, the first year statistics were taken of the colored schools, was 571, ,506. Since 1876 it Is esti- mated that $13O 900 has been expended in the education of the colored children in the former slave states and nearly $G00,- 600 for the same purpose for the white children of the same section. Ninety-six reform schools are recorded with 31 468 inmates, 21,603 of which are learning use- full trades.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-31
Inquiry Opened.

Madrid. October 3O.-The Russian in- auiry into the North sea affair opened at Vigo today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-31
Report That Port Arthur Has
 Been Again Assaulted
SHARP FIGHTING IN ORDER
Attack of Japanese on Buddhist Tenn pie Hill Leads to Brisk Engage ments-Postions Change
 Hands Many Times.
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-4 A third general attack on Port Ar ' < thur is expected to have begun on ' < October 2l, and to have been still in ' ' progress on the 26th. On the latter ' -~ day the Russians only smokeless . -~ powder magazine was exploded, the . < fire spreading to the town and rag . . ing all through the day. Russian .
 ~- trenches on the slope of Rihulin . . mountain were taken by the Japan ' -e csc. In the vicinity of the Shakhe ' -& river there have been no develop .
 q ments of moment. ' q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-31


 Mukden, October 30.-The attack by the Japanese on the Buddhist Temple hill on October 27 led to sharp fighting The Japanese artillery played on the position from early in the morning, rendering the trenches untenable, shells and shrapnel sweeping everything and demolishing all the shelters. Two machine guns with battalions defending the hill, were smashed and disabled but the defenders carried off the remainder of the guns when they were forced to retire me Japanese infantry attack under cover oi the bombardment was made in close or der There was desperate hand-to-hand fighting in the trenches, followed with a counter attack by the bayonet. The Jap anese finally gained the hill, but were unable to hold it in the face of the dead- ly Russian artillery fire.
 Number of Skirmishes.
 There have been a number of skirm- ishes along the whole front, but no de- velopment of any serious import has yet appeared, though the armies are in the closest touch and a general engagement may De+ pfeclplldleu at dhS siii'N. --
 point the trenches are only 400 yards apart. They are separated by small stream which is the only water supply in the neighborhood. By mutual consent there is no firing on the water carriers who visit the stream with buckets.
 Several positions have already changed hands many times. It is related that al one village which had been taken and re- taken by the same men on both sides' Captain Polkanoff on being driven out one day, left a note in the hut where ne had passed the night saying he would llke to know the name of the Japanese officer who was in the habit of occupying the hut in his absence.
 Note is Answered.
 A little later Captain Polkanof retook the village and going through his old quarters, found the following note In perfect Russian: T am Captain Yamata l would be greatly pleased to make Cap tain Pollxanoff's acquaintance"
 Today was unusually quiet along the whole front. The Russians are in the habit of harassing the Japanese in the trenches at night. Last night Russian scouts threw a hand grenade into a Japanese trench near Sinchinpu, causing great confusion. The Russian scouts also discovered that the Japanese are mov- ing many batteries to the front, though as yet all have been carefully masked.