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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
Assisting the Injured.

Washington, April 16.-Secretary Moody has acted promptly in the mater of as sisting those injured in the accident on the Missouri and the dependent next of kin to those who were killed who are questionable to collect the information ne- cessary to present their claims to the pension bureau Chief engineer William son retired, has been designated to com municate with those who apparently questionable and to assist them with ad- vice and without expense to themselves to press their claims for pensions
 Communication should be addressed to Engineer Williams, U. s. N. retired, navy department, Washington.
 At the request of nearest of kin the de- partment has directed Admiral Barker to ship the bodies of the following vic- tims to the places narned
 Paul R. Castler, Hope, Arkansas John P Starr. Fairmont Indiana; James G. Nunn. Bryan. Texas; Kearney J. Xiv len, Dallas. Texas; Joseph F. Kenney, Vonore, Tennessee; w. T. Shipman (the only marine killed) Avon, Indiana.
 The body of Master-at-arms Halbert k. Elliott is held at Pensacola pending decision as to where it shall be sent.
 The following enlisted men have been buried in the national cemetery at Pen sacola.
 Ralph Allison, Barry w. Frank, John M Roche, Jerremos Bloxopolus, Nester Coder, John w. Cole, August Smith and Charles Rice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
JUDGE PARKER IS
 EXACT ANTITHESIS
REPRESENTS THE EXCELLENT QUALITIES WHICH MIR. ROOSE- WELT DOES NOT POSSESS, Ac- coRDING TO E. M. SHEPHERD.

New York, April 16.-At the annual din- ner of the Reform club tonight. Edward AI Shepard, speaking of Judge Parker. said
 He represents the very opposite of restless, impatient, reckless contempt for constitutional, law-abiding government and for those respectful and righteous re- lations with the rest of the world which belong to our best traditions. That is to say he represents the very opposite of the conduct and policy of the gallant re- publican now dwelling in the White House."
 A letter from John Sharp Williams, mi- nority leader in the house of representa- tives, was read, in which, referring prn- cipally to the importance of tariff re- forms, he said:
 'In my opinion not all the peace socie- ties of the world are as conducive to the prevention of war as amicable trade re- lations with buying and selling both at a profit.
 T may add that so far as the demo- cratic representatives in the house are concerned, they never have been as unitedly bent on conservatism and commonsense revision of extortionate and unjust tariff schedules as they are at this moment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
NOTED PRISONER
 GETS HIS FREEDOM
G. F. B. HOWARD, AFTER TWELVE YEARS CONFINEMENT, SPENDS HIS FIRST FREE NIGHT AT MEM. PHIS THEATRE.

Memphis, Tenn, April 16-Pursuant to instructions received today from Attorney keneral Knox, G. r. B. Howard, q noted federal prisoner, was released from the county jail here tonight. Howard has been in federal prisons for almost twelve years, serving terms under conviction of fraudulent use of the mails.
 Judge E. s. Hammond of the United States district court in this city recently sustained a demurrer of Towards attor- neys to an indictment for subornation of perjury under which he endeavored to try Howard, his term of Imprisonment by previous convictions being ended. The re- suit of this decision was to set Howard free unless an appeal was taken by the government.
 This, however, Attorney General Knox declined to authorize and in conseouence Howard was released tonight. Howard. spent his first night of freedom at the theatre here. He says he will go on the lecture platform and after that will en- ter newspaper work in New York city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
DEMOCRATS ARE
 AS THICK AS FLIES
ALL ARE ANTICIPATING THE STATE CONVENTION IN NEW YORK ToMoRRoW-DEL PRACTICALLY AGREED UPON.

Albany N. Y. April 16.-Democrats from all parts of New York state gather ed tonight in anticipation of the demo- cratic state convention on Monday. David B. Hil Charles F. Murphy and other leaders will arrive.
 Chairman Frank Campbell of the state committee today transmitted the follow ing letter of demand to Don M Dickin- son of Detroit, who was quoted yesterday as saying that Judge Alton B. Parker was in charge of the democratic state campaign in 1888, when Mr. Hill was elected governor and MT. Cleveland lost the state:
 You are reported in a published inter- view, dated yesterday. as saying that Judge Parker was in charge of the dem orcatic campaign in New York in 1888. This is not true. Judge Parker was unanimously elected justice of the su- preme court in 1888, receiving the vote of both parties. He has never since par ticipated in politics l ask you to give this statement publication to correct your error"
 It is now about settled that the New York delegation at large to the national convention will be David B. Hill, Ed ward Murphy, Joseph w. Ridgeway and Bourke Cochran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
GREEN OF SOUTHERN DIES
 AT HIS WASHINGTON HOME

Washington, April 6-(Special) )-Capt. William H. Green, assistant to the gen. eral manager of the Southern Railway company, and one of the best known prin- cipals Tn the railroad world succumbed this morning at an early hour to a com plcation of diseases at his home He was confined to his bed about week. Captain Green had been in ill health for several years. His sickness was due in the main to su affection of the kidne.s, .hich caused a general breakdown.
 He was, however, reluctant to give up his duties at his office in this city, not withstanoing the advice of his physicians and the protests of his associates, and only remained away when he was too weak to move about. Captain Green at tended to his duties at the general of- fees Friday of last week. His condition that day was apparently no worse than it had been for some time. After com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
LOSS OF PETROPAVLOvSK
 ADDS BITTERNESS TO WAR
Disaster Last Wednesday Dspaces All Other Topics of Dis cuSson in Paris-French Think Japan Will Have 10
 Pay Dearly for the Big Vessel Later on.

Russian navy would permit Great Britain and other countries to reduce their naval programme without altering their relative strength.
 The prospect of the Anglo-Russian ac- cord is receiving serious attention in off, cial and diplomatic circles, the trend of sentiment being that it will result in an Anglo French Russian agreement. How ever, the view of the highest French officers is that this agreement Is not im- minent. but it is likely to be realized after the close of the Russo-Japanese war. The officers say that certainly there will be no consummation of the accord so long as the war lasts They specify Great Brtain's relations with Japan as among the reasons why the accord will not be re- alized immediately.
 The effect of the Anglo Russian accord upon the United States is discussed in diplomatic quarters. An ambassador re- marked that Great Britain would gain from Russia all the United States had lost through recent misunderstanding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
LAPS ARE SPRINkLED
 AMONG CHINESE TROOPS
LOAN ITEM SHOWS
 LARGE INCREASE
STATEMENT OF NEW YORK AsSo- GATED BANKS GIVES NEW HIGH RECORD FOR CASH AND PUBLIC DEPOSITS.

New York, April 16-The Flnancier this week says:
 The notable features of -he statement of the New York Associated Banks last week were a further expansion in loans and new high records for cash and for pub lis dep osits. The loan item was increased by s4, 721, 900, making $2o,54 ,O00 in the last fortnight, $134 6SS,6OO since the beginning of the year and $53, 045, 900 compared wi-n the end of February, the increase this week. as was the case in previous weeks. was most likely due to syndicate and COL roration borrowings.
 The cash gain reported by the banks was $7 2s9, 600 which amount was $2,900000 less than the gain as estimated upon the basis of the traceable movements of honey during the week. Deposits were decreased $11,6O5,O00, and the required le- serve was thereby augmented S2,90l, 400, deductlng which from the gain in cash left s4,3SS,2O0 as the increase in surplus reserve to $27,3O4,60O Computed upon the basis of deposits less those of $56 191, '09 public funds the surplus is S4l, 1852, 552.
 The statement showed a good proof, the sum of the increase in loans and the gain in cash being only 100 greater than the increase loans. It may be noted that the cash gain was made up of 5,644, 600 specie and $1, ,645, 900 legal tenders. This carries both the specie and the total cash reserve to new high records, the public deposits also show maximum since they began to be separately reported in the bank statement. Circulation was decreased by SSOS, 500.
 The daily clearings average Sl9000,OOO. CT g 000, GOO less than those of the previous week; the clearings on Saturday refect- ing Fridays business were S19,7 ,23O or above the average. The statement may lave been affected to some extent through the preparations which were completed at the end of the week for the merger Of two local national institutions, which will become effective on Monday. Loans of ir- dividual banks, the association shows a net gain of $2,90O,0O0 by six institutions. The cash gains by these six banks were S6, 900, 900 net.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
THE SENATE.
VESSELS REACH MEMPHIS.
Nashville and Lawrence Will Remals
 for Several Days.

Memphis. Tenn, April 16--The United States gunboath Nashville and iorprce boat destroyer Lawrence. On ,he.r rs., 10 take part in the opening cx,rcisos s.f the Louisiana Purchase cxrositio,f reached this city today. The Lawrence Is anchored in the river opposite .o sAe custom house and wns visited 5y .hrousi of people.
 The Nashville owing to the height oi her masts was unable to pass under ths bridge and her crew are now at work lowering them. The two vessels will re. main here for two or three days before resuming their voyage to St. Louis. During their stay the officers will be en. tertained by the business men and Ten. nessee clubs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17

pleting his duties and inquiring as to the condition of his lifelong associate. Pas senger Traffic Manager w. A Turk, who was critically ill and who died last Sat urday at his home in this city, Captaln Green returned to his home.
 He remained away from the general Headquarters the following day. He was. however one of the first of the ollie als of the system learn Of tn. death of Mr. Turk The Announcement greatly grieyed Captain Green and he went to bed Dt Prentiss the physician of the family was immediately summoned, and he made known to Mrs. Green that her husbani was in critical condition. Upon his ad. vice Mrs. Green called Drs. Behrens and Nichols into consultation, and the three physicians were almost constantly in at tendance upon the patient
 The condition of Captain Green grew steadily worse until the end, which came this morning at 530 o'clock
 He will be buried in Richmond Mon day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
PASSENGER RATES DISCUSSED.
Meeting of Rate Clerks in Memphis It
 Adjourned.

Memphis, Tenn, April 16.-Ths meeting of. the passenger rate clerks of the railroads operating. in Arkansas which has been in session here all week, came to a close today, all busi ness before the body being completed
 The regular rate from Arkansas points to Colorado points through the St Louis gateway was increased S4. the rate from Fort Smith, Ark, te Florida points was increased $5 to cer tain Florida points and S6 to other Florida points. The Florida rate also applies through the St. Louis gateway
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
LYNcHING NARROWLY INVERTED.
Judge CounciIl Addresses Crowd While
 He Is Spirited Away.

Asheville, N C., April 16.-But for the coolness of Judge Councill and the salutary effect of a drawn pistol in the hands of the chief of police, Hick ory would have been the scene of a lynching tonight About o'clock to- night a cry was raised that negro employe of the Pierce company had insulted a white lady on the street.
 The negro was arrested and instant ly surrounded by furious mob. While Judge Councll addressed the crowd, the chief of police, with drawn pistol, carried the prisoner to J. D. Elliott's office. The mob followed and propo- sition to storm the stairway met with the announcement that death awaited the first man who advanced. When the mob found that the prisoner had been spirited away to jail it dispersed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
ORDERS FINAL DISTRIBUTION.
Fair Estate Goes to Mrs. Vanderbilt
 and Mrs. Oelrichs.

San Francisco, April 16.-Superior Judge Cook today ordered the final distribution of the estate of the late Charles T. Fair which was appraised at s3,O40,OO0, to the two sisters of the deceased. Mrs. Herman oelrichs and Mrs William K. Vanderbilt.
 The sum of s126,OOO is to be held out for the purpose of meeting various claims Attorneys fees and other claims amount- ing to more than $200,00O already allowed, are also to be paid out of the estate. No contest was made. The executor, Her man Oelrichs, was discharged from fur ther liability
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17

submarine navy at this time, and there fore it is impossible that the Russian bat tleship Petropasiovsk could have been sunk by boat of this class, it is said that the Japanese arsenals and navy yards are working overtime on two or more sub marine boats which will be ready before the Russian Baltic squadron reaches the far east. N
 It is known that the Japanese govern ment met firm of submarine boat build CTS about the time the first submarines were adopted by the United States, but no purchases were made then, the Japa- nese preferring to watch the developments of this class of vessels Subsequently the Japanese government secured all neces- sary details for the construction of sub marine beats at their yards, but the Rus sian negotiations moved too fast to allow the completion of the boats in time fer active service around the Pacific.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
Must Not Leave Harbor.

Paris, April 16.-The Eclair's St. Peters burg correspondent says he is informed that a formal order has been forwarded to Viceroy Aexieff not to permit the Russian fleet to leave Port Arthur before the arrival there of Vice Admiral Skrydloff.
 It is the opinion in high naval circles that it will not be necessary to dispatch the Baltic squadron to the far east as the army, it is believed, will be able to cope with the Japanese forces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
OPPOSED TO ToRPEDoEs.
Claim They Are Barbarous Weapons
 and Endanger Neutral Vessels.

Budapest, April 16.-At meeting of the Hungarian group of the interna- tional parliamentary conference today a resolution was unanimously adopted providing for the introduction of pro- posal for the international regulation of the use of explosives in time of war, at the congress to be held in St. Louis next September.
 It was pointed out that the Russo Japanese war has proved that the use of torpedoes and submarine boats was a barbarous practice and endangered nuetral vessels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
KILLED ON BOSTON.
Premature Explosion Causes Death of
 Seaman at Panama.

Washington, April 16.-Secretary Moody's attention today was called to the fact that a serious accident had occurred on the Boston while engaged in practice off Panama two months ago. resulting in the death of one en- listed man. It was said this was the first the secretary had heard of the accident.
 The seaman killed was of the name of Kain, and the accident occurred about the middle of February. Kain was killed by the premature explosion of 6-inch gun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17

assemble. Fully three hundred gathered and rushed the police, separating them. Two of the policemen backed away from the crowd, firing as fast as possible at the advancing blue jackets who were hurllng stones, bottles and other missiles at the officers. It was during this shoot ing that the artilleryman was killed
 Endorsements from the police station arrived at this juneture and partly dis persed the blue jackets. Later, owing to many threats of the men from the war ships to kill the policemen. Admiral Bar ker ordered marine guards from two of the ships ashore and they quelled the riot and prevented further trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
BLUE JACKET IS KILLED
 IN RIOT AT PENSACOLA

H PENSACOLA, Fla. April 16.-In a riot E here tonight between police and blue jackets from the warshps and a few artillerymen from Fort Bar rancas, one man, Private Banks of the Seventh company of artillery. was in stantly killed, and four blue jackets from the Iowa and Alabama wounded, though not seriously.
 The riot started over the arrest of blue jacket Three police officers were at the patrol call box when petty officer from one of the ships blew a wistle sig nal in use on the ships for the men to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
= ARIs. April 1s.-The Russian na

H ARIs. April 16.-The Russian naval H disaster of April 1s ~.splaces all
 other topics The view Is held in government quarters that t will have the effect of postponing peace. A leading ot- fieer said today:
 This is further blow to Russias pres tige, and every such blow will add to the length and bitterness of the war. If Rus sa ultimately wins. as we believe she will. the loss of the Petropavlovsk will be one of the largest items of the war i'll. demnity which Japan will have to pay
 The officer added that the gradual wip- ing out of the Russian navy might have the effect of reducing the European naval ornaments, which are now adjusted with reference to each other. He pointed out that the British naval plan contemplated strength equal to the combined navies of France Germany and Russia. whereas the present gradual elimination of tho
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
LETTERS TO GOVERNORS.
Jennings of Florida Wants Them to
 Come to Tampa.

Tallahassee. Fla, April Ex-Governor Jennings today addressed letters to gov ernors of all the southern states and to the commercial organizations of some cities, asking them to appoint delegates to a convention to be held in Tampa.
 The purpose of the convention is to se- cure an interchange of ideas as 10 how the south may derive the greatest possible advantage from the improved commercial condition which will prevail from the canal which shall be constructed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
Soldiers Along MaDchuTian BOr- der May Clash With the
 Russians at Any Time
.LINEVITCH HAS ISSUED
 ULT|MATUM ID YUAN KA
Demands the Removal of the Chinese Soldiers to Points Two Hun dred Miles In the
 Interior.

Liao Yang, Saturday, April 2-(Delay- ed)-The outside world does not know how near Russia and Chinese troops were to a clash on the border of Manchuria. To remove the menace of a large Chinese army from the Russian flank, General Linevitch, Russian commander in Man churia, deemed it necessary to communi- cate an ultimatum to Yuan Sh Ka, com- mander of the Chinese army and navy, ordering that the troops withdraw 200 or 300 miles into the interior
 If this demand be not fulfilled at the order of the viceroy." said the ultimatum. 'I will form special division which will drive the Chinese troops back to the in- tcrior."
 Ever since the establishment of the headquarters of General Linevitch at Liao Yang concern has been manifested at the attitude of the Chinese Since the opening of hostilities. the Chinese troops in Pc Chi Li province have concentrated on the western bank of the Liao river.
 According to reports perslstently circu- lated by the Chinese there are hundreds of Japanese among the Chinese troops dis SulSeu III NdIlOuS ways, Japanese Spl2S are along the railroad and they follow all Europeans, especially Russians. Yuan Shi Ka is an implacable hater of Russia and tried friend of Japan.
 Institutes Surveillance.
 Immediately on his arrival at Liao Yang. General Linevitch instituted a strica surveillance over the actions cf the Chinese troops along the frontier. At lnkou he received a Norwegian name d Mundte representative of Yuan Sbi Ka. General Linevitch asked him why the Chinese troops were concentrating SD rear places occupied by Russian troops Mundte replied that he supposed the chief object was to maintain neutrality and the safety of northern China from .n- vasion by the Russians or the. Japanese. In view of the Russian demand however. the Chinese troops already have begun to retire into the interior of Pc Chi Lii prov irce.
 Another object of the concentration If the Chinese was said to be the protection of the Shan Hai Kwan railroad, of which General Linevitch told Mundte to advise Yum Shi Ka to command General Ma not to approach the Shai Hai Kwan railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
Against Hearst and Parker.

Cleveland, April 16.-Democrats of the Twentieth district today nominated Charles w. Lapp for congressman. w.. A. Ault of Medina and Charles F. Salen were selected as delegates to St. Louis with instructions not to vote for Judge Parker or w. R. Hearst.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
butch Steamer Is EIoated. .....

Key West, Fla, April 1.-The DutD n steamer Beta, which was reported yes terday as ashore near Rebecca light, was floated today without the assist ance of wreckers. after she had jetti- sonad her deck load of timber
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
Will Explore Northern Route.

Paris, April 16-The Journals St Petersburg correspondent says a hydro graphic mission under Colonel Brizenke will start next week for Archangel to make an exploration of Bering straight for a route for a Russian squadron
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
Kansas City Bank Gets Them.

Washington, April 16.-Secretary Taft has accepted the bid of the American National bank of Kansas City for the entire issue of s3,O0OCO Philippine certi- fcates indebtedness at the rate of S101.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
Candidate for Governor.

Richmond, Va. April l6-Ex-Judge William Mann of the anti-liquor law, which bears his name. today formally an nounced his candidacy for the democratic nomination for governorship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
Japanese Gold Reserve.

Paris, April 17.--A Tokio correspondent of the Matin telegraphs that the gold reserve in the Japanese bank is $45,O00.000, and that sS.500,o00 was sent to America during March.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
Bulgaria is Aground.

Hamburg, April 16.-The Hamburg American line steamer Bulgaria. froa New York, is ground at Ashuala Lai Assisiance hns been sent to the vass~s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
ANTHRACITE COAL LOCATED.

} scottsboro, April 1s.-(speciaL)-
 } A fine vein of anthracite coal has
 , Teen opened on R. B. Webster's
 } p.aoe ir this county, and the out } but is more than meeting the ex-
 , rttts tions of the parties interested.
 } aid the quality is good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
Discovers a New Comet.

Geneva, N. l., April 16.-Dr Will liam Brooks, director of Smith ob- servatory and professor of astronomy at Hobart college. tonight discovered
 a new comet in Hercules, right ascen- sion, IS hours 5S minutes and 10 sec onds, declination north A degrees 10 minutes, with slow motion northerly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
Queen WiIheImina Better.

Rome, April 16.-The condition of Queen WilheImina of Holland. who re- gently came to Italy for her health, has greatly improved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
SevastopoI Not Sunk.

St. Petersburg, April 16.-The story of the sinking of the battleship Sevastopol and another vessels at Port Arthur, which was in circulation today, is officially de- nied
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17
Have No Submarine Boats.

London April 16-While it is authorita- lively said that the Japanese have no
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-17

Take your lunch with us today.
 Celders, no N. 10th street.