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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-17
Confidence in kuropatkin.

St. Petersburg. July r, 2:5o a. m-l1x- perts who until recently were inclined 10 criticize General Kuropatkin's manage ment of affairs in the far east declare as +he situation develops that his strategy has proved so far to be beyond reproach' He has successfully tided over a pressing danger. His apparent mistakes, ike the prolonged resistance offered by Lieuten- ant General Zassalitch on the Yalu, turn out to be acts of the highest military judgment General Kuropatkin then had so few and such poor troops at Liao Yang that the Japanese would have had an easv task to crush the main force of the Russians had they been permitted to cross the Yalu without severe punishment' and the thousands lost by Zassalitch saved Iiao Yang. Zassalitch until disgraced occupied an important staff position.
 General Baron stakelberg's march which also was criticized, is now said to have been necessary. Rudiments of war fare demand that an army should be in constant touch with the enemy, otherwise it would be impossible to tax the strength of it. or be informed of its movements. 6e0erdl hieitNii ''p' eN AN~of- roissanee which not only enabled General Kuropatkin to ascertain the enemy's strength and disposition, but materially disturbed the Japanese plans relative to the siege at Port Arthur, gradually draw ing the bulk of the Japanese army to fol- low the retreating column, and thus dis ti iacting attention from the vulnerable spot between Liao Yang and Mukden.
 Meanwhile the men at Kuropatkin's headquarters are improving. Fifty thous- and of the best troops from the European Russia have reached Liao Yang within a month, and if the Russian commander in chief in the far east now chooses to ac- cept battle, he will be able to infiict heavy blow. All Russians are looking for ward with confidence to the issue of the fight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-17
OFFICERS ARE ON
 TRACK OF BANDITS
Underbrush and Woods In County Where HoIdup Occurred Make It
 Easy for Fugitives to Hide.

Houston, Tex, July 16.-One arrest has been made in connection with the hold-up of the International and Great Northern train at Speers ,late last night. This sus- pect whose name is not known, declares his innocence. Sheriff Watts of Anderson county and a posse has been at work all day tracking the bandits. Ranger Cap tain MeClelland got orders to proceed to the scene and arrived at Oakwoods late this afternoon. It is officially reported that the bandits. of whom there were four according to the best information. entered the express car after blowing open the door with dynamite and took therefrom four packages. one containing s21. an- other ST. A third not known to contain money and a package of railroad tickets.
 Fireman Roy Milton who was hurt in jumping from his engine is not seriously injured,
 The county in which the hold-up oc- cured is filled with timber and thick un- derbrush and there are many opportuni- ties for the bandits to hide out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-17
BODY OF E. KENT
 LOOMS IS FOUND
DISAPPEARED FROM THE KAISER WILHELM II ON JUNE 2o-WAS WASHED ASHORE NEAR PLYMOUTH.

Kings Bridge, Devonshire, July 16.-The body of F. Kent Loomis, who disappeared from the North German Lloyd steamer, Kaiser Wilhelm II, on June 20, as that vessel was nearing Plymouth was found this morning at Warren Point, adjacent to Thurlestone Sands, some fifteen miles from Plymouth, by a laborer, Thomas Snowden. The body was bruised by con- tract with the rocks on which it had been hurled by heavy waves.
 1t was dressed in a grey overcoat, dark blue suit and white shirt. Snowden at once informed the police and nelghbors. When the body was searched a gold watch, a quantity of American and English money in notes and coin were found in the pock- cts, and a card with the name F. Kent Loomis. The pockets also contained number of private papers. These together with the valuabes, the police took charge of and the body was removed and placed in a farm building at Thurlestone village to await the inquest which will be held on July IS, pending which, and accord ing to the red tape of the English police methods. 1t may be impossible to secure anything definite concerning the nature of the papers or a positive announcement of the Identification of the body The American consul at Plymouth proceeded to Thurlestone and after viewing the body identified it as that of F. Kent Loomis
 The consul said there was an abrasion under the right ear. The deceased's watch had stopped at 6 o'clock. The steamer Kaiser Wilhelm II, from which MT. Loomis disappeared, arrived at Plymouth at o'clock in the morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-17
German Mails confscated.

Berlin. July 17-The National Zeitung this morning declares the confiscation of the mail sacks aboard the German Lloyd steamer Prince Heinrich by the Russian volunteer fleets steamer Smolensk in the Read Sea Friday, to be unfustifiable and indefensible under internatiol law, even were the presence of contraband justly suspected. Postal matter, the Zeitung says, should be exempt from confiscation, and it is to be expected that the Rus sian government will make no difficulties, but will immediately rectify the error of the Smolensk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-17
SCRANTON WINS PRIZE. oratorio Society Takes Honors at St.
 Louis Singing Elijah.

St. Louis, July 16.-The Scranton Oratorio society of Sranton. Pa, to- night won first prize, $5000, at the worlds fair choral contests. singing Elijah" This choir won first prize at the Chicago fair in 1893
 Second price, $35OO in first grade, went to Evanston Choral society, Evanston, H., while third prize, $250O, went to Denser Choral society.
 Denver choi won first prize, $2500, in second grade choruses. Second Irize in this class went to Pittsburg Cathedral choir; third, to Ravenswood Choral society, chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-17
TICKET IS NOMINATED.
popuists and Republicans in Etowah
 Put Out County Candidates.

Gadsden. July 16.--(special)-The mass meeting held here by populists and re- r,blicans today resulted as follows:
 I Moore, merchant of Keener. was nominated for probate judge over three others; J. H. Richardson, for tax collec- tor. Emery L. Hurst, democratic nominee, was endorsed for tax assessor; Oscar Noo- in. was named circuit clerk; Fat Iucker' for county treasurer; A. k, nut TOT superintendent of education' ;. r, forman
 a5 I,eath county commissioners. The The ticket represents all factions and narfies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-17
Japs Land ao.ooo Troops.

Berlin, July 17.--The Lokal Anzeiger this morning prints a special despatch for warded from a junk in front of Port Arthur under date of July 13, via Tien Tsin. July 16, 7;20 p. m. stating that the Japanese since July Il, have landed about 9O00O men near Pigeon Bay, under tthe protection of the entire fleet. The Russians, the despatch says, offered lit tie resistance. only a few shots being fired by the shore batteries. A general assault is expected soon. A calm sea has facilitated the landings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-17
Reports of Big Jap Losses Are
 Officially Denied KUROPATKIN IS PRAISED
Experts Are Now Saying That His Strategy Is Beyond Reproach. Thirty Thousand Jap
 Troops Landed.

rolkio. July IS. D. m.-The imperial headquarters staff officially denies the reports from St. Petersburg that the Jap anese lost 5000 men in a battle near Port Arthur on July 10 or Il. Not shot was fired on either dates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-17
New York Ha7 Tornado.

c,bapnanua. N Y. July 16.-A tornado 6estroved three houses and two barns, and damaged crops. uprooting trees and talk inc all in it's path at Chappaqua this affernoon. Several people were injured,
 but no fatalities have yet been reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-17
Timbe9Is.., Had No Chance.
Southern Brakeman Killed.

Huntsville. July 6-(Special )-Ed Jack son. a brakeman on the Southern railway vas killed at the Tennessee river bridge today, being struck on the head by beam as he stood on car. He lived in Iuka. Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-17
THINKS BROTHER
 FELL OVERBOARD
CHARACTER OF LOOMS WAS Ex- EMPLARY AND HE HAD NO ENE- MIEs-WlFE RECEIVES NEWS OF FINDING OF BODY.

Washington, July 16.-Assistant Secre- tary of State Loomis tonight said he was inclined very strongly to the theory that his brother ascended to the deck alone about midnight to take look about be- fore retiring ventured outside of the railing to the open and unprotected space beyond the boats, and accidentally fell overheard His brothers conduct had been exemplary. There was no evidence he said, to warrant either the conclusion that he had committed suicide; or had been the victim of foul play.
 Inquiry at the state department tonight elicited the fact that when it was de- cided to have the treaty carried forward from Paris, by w. H. Ellis in order to insure it's prompt arrival in Abyssinia, a cablegram was sent to King Menelik. stating explicitly that as the messenger who had set out with the treaty had dis appeared, it would probably be sent on by w. H. Ellis, who carried it as mat ter of accommodation, and who lis pro- ceeding to Abyssinia on personal business in which this government has no interest, and with which it has mo connections"
 1t was also stated in the same cable gram that the bearer of the treaty, whoever he was, would have no official or diplomatic character whatsoever King Menelik has already received a copy of this message, and said the status of the bearer of the treaty was perfectly un- derstood by him.
 Parkersburg. W. Va, July 16.-The news of the finding of the body of F. Kent Loomis brought relief to his many friends here, and especial to his wife, who had given up all hope of ever seeing him alive Garbed in black and with her babe of two months in her arms, she received the news today from the Associated Press.
 The baby was named Frederick Kent Loomis before his father started on the journey and the telegram announcing the babys birth was kept in pocket book Loomis always carried with him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-17
Selected With Care.

The extracts from the speeches have been selected with great care by Chair man Cowherd and Secretary Edwards. and cover fully every phase of the demo- cratic case. The extracts from the re- port of Fourth Assistant Postmaster Cen eral Bristow, exposing the fraud of re- publican officials in the postoffice depart ment are being sent out in large num- oers. The principal selections from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-17
MANY ARE INJURED. Riot Is Caused By Attempt to Drive Vehicle Through Parade.

New York, July 16-About thirty passengers were injured in riot in Guttenburg, N. J., tonight. The trouble was started by driver attempting to drive throus. ,Ae ranks of parade of Italian societies turing a celebration in honor of Our Lady of Mount Car mel.
 The man was dragged from his wagon and was being roughly handled when a number of by-standers went to his assistance. Some of the excited Italians drew stilettos, and the police ot West New York, Union Hill and West Hoboken were called, and, after vigorous use of their clubs, restored order
 New York, July 16.-During cele- Uration in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. in Harlem's Little Italy" to- night, a man believed to be Pasquale perroli. was murdered by an unidenti- fled man, who stepped up to him in the crowd and slot nim twice. The murderer escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-17

speeches comprise the following: Senators German, Culberson Carmack and Repre- sentatives Williams, Kitchen, Patterson, Fitzgerald. Livingston, Granger. Lind, and Sullivan.
 Several so called independent organiza- tions are falling in line for the democratic ticket The Brooklyn Democratic club, an independent organization has met and de- clared it's intention of supporting the ticket It was for Palmer and Buckner in 1886. The independent party in Phil adelphia has announced a meeting for next week st which it proposes to make a similar declaration about Parker.
 The democratic leaders are going to give MT. Bryan every assistance if he wants it in carrying the state of Me- braska. Senator Bailey, in response to Mr. Bryan's request, has decided to make a number of speeches in the state and other democratic leaders hold them selves in readiness to make campaign speeches from one end of Nebsraska to the other. Should the democrats capture the legislature MT Bryan will come to the senate.
 TimberIa.l Had No Chance.
 J. H. Timberlain's announcement that he would not accept democratic congress sonal nomination in the sixteenth Ohio district because he does not agree with Judge Parker is best explained by the fact that the district gives over four thoursand republican majority and Tim berlain. being considerable of popuist, could have no earthly chance of election. It is announced that Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow, who con- ducted the investigation" of the post office department rascals will take the stump for the republican ticket in Kan sas If MT. Bristow discusses the postal frauds even Kansas ought to go dem ocratic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-17
Cuban Editor E, Route to st. Louis

New Orleans, Jyly 16.-Senor Mich olas Rivero of Havana, editor of the Diaro de la Marina, and party, left here. tonight for the St. Louis exposi- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-17
Enthusiasm in Virginia.

The meeting which will be held at such a time as will suit the convenience of John Sharp Williams and the leading or- ators of Virginia Much enthusiasm is now being shown by the Parker people. West Virginia democrats say there is but one safe republican district in their state-that represented by Representative Doyener, in the northern part of the state, crowded in between Pennsylvania and Ohio. The other four are doubtful territory the dem ocrats having an equal, if not better, chance for them than the republicans. The legislature which will be chosen this year will in turn elect a successor to Senator Scott. The democrats have a strong legis- lative ticket in the field, and hope to elect John T. McGraw to the senare.
 Senator Scott is very wealthy and will spend all of his time and much of his money on the legislative fight With many other republican leaders the senator cares very little about MT. Roosevelt. The democratic congressional committee has had printed approximately 500,G00 docu- ments during the last congress. These ments containing extracts from the best speeches made by democrats dur ing the last congress. These are now being mailed throughout the country as fast as big force of employes are able to fold them. With the organiza- tion of the national committed, three or four million more will be printed, depend ing upon the amount Of money democrats are willing to contribute to the campaign fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-17
Want Strikers Reinstated.

want OIrIkcrS HeInStatcd.
 MT. Donnelly asked that the packers agree to reinstate the old men within week and the packers refused They then asked if they would set a time when they would take back the old men. To this the packers replied that they would take back as many as they had room for in the order of their applications for work This final answer broke off the negotiations and the representatives of the unions left the meeting.
 After the conference was over MT. Don nelly said:
 we agreed to almost everything they asked and insisted upon the reinstatement of our men only We would have been willing to wait a month if necessary if they would have agreed to take them back at some time"
 The packers issued a statement after the conference which after announcing that a conference was held concludes as follows:
 After discussion the packers letter Of July 14 was accepted by MT. Donnelly, excepting the provision contained therein that the men now on strike should be taken back as fast as possible. MT Don nelly insisted that all of the men should be taken back in seven days. To this the packers objected, as it would involve the discharge of all the men who have been employed to III the SlflkeTS placeS WHICH they could not and would not consider, with the result that all negotiations were declared ended"
 Working Conditions Improved.
 Working conditions at the local yards were improved further today. Over two hundred more men were put at work and distributed through the various plants. At Armour's plant over 1000 hogs and nearly 100 cattle were slaughtered. At Morris & Co.'S twenty five more butch CTS were at work than the day before, and 450 hogs were killed during the day. At Swifts the operations were increased con- siderably.
 l.. F. Swift said toEight
 '''The local market has suffered nothing because of this strike. Thus far the coun- try at large Is being supplied with all the meat it needs. With a few exceptions the prices remain just as they were be- fore the strike"
 Polish Butchers Go to Work.
 A danger that confronts the strikers became apparent today when they learned that over 200 Polish butchers have desert ed them since the strike began. The fact did not become known until this morning when every local held meetings and punched the strike tickets of members These tickets must be turned in every day. in order that the leaders may know that the members art not at work. Af- ter the unions had met today large number of Polish butchers were discover ed missing. Investigation revealed that they had returned to work.
 While the packers were preparing to act upon the latest message of the strike leaders. a riot was precipitated at West Forty third street and Ashland avenue. ,f ~nrs+ kffa tph o1f. ried the stenographers to the office of Swift & Co.,. Nelson Morris X Co. and the Armour Packing company, three men were injured by the blows of the off, ficers' clubs. When the first vehicle was driven to the sidewalk where the young
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-17
NEGRO QUESTION
 |S kA,dii ISSUE
Fight Opens Soon is Virginias
 and Maryland
OTHER POLITICAL GOSSIP
Senator Scott is Expected to Make a Hard Fight in West Virginia, But Parker Supporters
 Are Confident.

Washington, July 16.-(Special)-ln the congr ressional and presidential campaign which is about to open in Virginia, Mary land and West Virginia the main issue will be the negro question, although the other issues will not be neglected. While the negro cuts no figure in Virginia poli- tics at present and probably will never be factor again, yet, the president has made the issue such live one that Vir- ginians feel as strongly on the subject as they did years ago. when they were menaced by a real black peril. That this question will have a powerful effect in determining this election so far as the president Is concerned there is no doubt.
 In West Virginia the negro question Is more acute, as thousands of negro la borers have been imported, displaeing white miners. A republican who recently conversed with a local democratic leader is authority for the statement that the presidents attitude toward the negro will lose him Indiana and Illinois, and that he has not the faintest chance of carrying either Kentucky, West Virginia or Mary land. Big Parker clubs will assemble at Richmond tonight and arrange for it's ratification
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-17
Agree to Accept Decision.

The question of arbitration was first taken up, and after prolonged discuss sion the representatives of the unions agreed to waive the ground they had taken when they insisted that the ar bitration consider only an advance in wages and that the scale paid prior to May 2S should be paid pending the decision of the arbitration. They agreed to ac- cert the demand of the arbitration decis- ion, but said it should cover the entire scope of the strike and it's causes
 The question of taking back the men who had gone out on strike was then considered. MT. Donnelly insisted that all these men should be taken back pending the arbitration. The packers insisted upon their declaration that the man would be taken back in the order in which they applied for work, as many of them would be given places as the packers could find room for them. The packers declared that they would not discharge the men they had employed, but would take back as many of the strikers as were necessary to operate the plant in addition to the men employed since the commencement of the trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-17
Packers Will N0tOischaTge Men
 They Have Employed
STRIKERS WAIVE NEW SCALE
Two Hundred Polish Butchers Desert the Strikers and Return to Work at the variouo Packing
 Plants.

Chicago. July 16.-AI chance of peace in the packers strike has vanished for the time being at least. The end of the negotiations came late today after con ference which had lasted nearly all of the afternoon between the officials of the strikers and several packers.
 The final break resulted when the union officials insisted that all the men who had gone out on strike be taken back and given their old places. The packers de- clare that this would necessitate the dis charge of all the men they had employed since the commencement of the strike. and that they could not, and would not consider it. The conference then broke up and the strike will continue.
 This morning Michael Donnelly. presi- dent of the Msatcutters union, replied to the note of the packers received by him yesterday. In this note the packers suggested that another meeting be held | and expressed the hope that something tangible would result. To this Mir Don- nelly replied as follows:
 Your letter of July 10 has been receiv- ed, z6-.u as you are desirous of giving us every opportunity to present suggestions that may tend to a solution of the present controversy desire to say that we have in our opinion already made such pro- position at our conference July IA, which if agreed to, would end the dispute sats- faetorily to all concerned. Agreeable to your suggestion, we will meet with you and perhaps at another conference we may be able to bring about definite un- derstanding.
 Following up his note, MT. Donnelly ar ranged for meeting with the packers | this evening
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-07-23

tains Thursday evening. Pay
cite lakes is their destination.
In chronicling the return OF
Mrs. G. b. Ross, the Herald erred
in last Saturdays issue. 1t
should have read Midvale in
stead of Middleton, and the late
Miss Masterson was not her
niece.
+. NJ. Kirkpatrick and DR..
Long started on their return
journey to Pontiac, ILL.,, on Tues
day. The doctor during his
limited visit with US has formed
a high opinion OF this section
OF Idaho. ard viii undoubtedly
return IN the near future and To-
cate in Parma permanently.
A Jolly party Of excursicnists
left Parma for the sea shore on
Thursday last. Those who went
were: From Parma-Misses Fisk
and Pernett. and Messrs. Davis,
I {. Mitchell, X. Is. Mitchell. l..
Stockton and X. II. Stockton.
From Roswell-Mr. and Mrs.
Payne, Mr. and Mrs. Wisely and
MI. and Mrs. Jud Allen.
On Monday afternoon Mrs.
Summons and Mrs. Davis mar
rowly escaped what might have
been Il serious accident. They
We're out driving near the big
ditch when one of the shafts OF
their buggy broke. The ladies
were equal to the occasion, how
ever, and stopped their fright
ened horse and repaired the break
with Il halter strap.
DR.. Waldrop has trouble of his
own these sultry summer days.
On Saturday last while EN- route
to the Mitchell home, the iron
work OH one of the shafts of his
buggy broke. frightening his
mare, who broke and ran, throw
ing the Md. into a ditch. He re-
tanned his hold on the reins, how.
ever, and succeeded in quietine
the animal. On Monday a repe-
tition of Saturdays accident oc-
CURED. The doctor is seriously
thinking of purchasing an auto
mobile.