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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
DIVORCE MATTER
 IS COMPROMISED
MEASURE ADOPTED BY HOUSE OF DEPUTIES FORBlDS REMARRl- AGE WITHIN A YEAR AFTER DIVORCE IS GRANTED.

Boston, October 20.-By an overwhel- ming majority compromise canon on the remarriage of divorced persons was adopted by the house of deputies of the Episcopal general convention today, and if it is concurred in by the house of bish- ops, the most important issue that has come before the present convention will be disposed of for at least three years.
 The compromise measure, like the old law, permits the remarriage of the inno- cent persons in a divorce for the cause of infidelity but further provides that no remarriage shall be allowed within one year after a decree has been issued by civil court. Satisfactory proof of the innocence of the applicant for remarriage must be furnished in the shape of court records, and after the consent of the bishop is obtained, a clergyman may re- fuse to perform such ceremony with out subjecting himself to censure or dis cpline.
 In the opening address Francis A. Lawis of Philadelphia member of the commit tee on canons, favored no remarriage of any divorced persons, but accepted the compromise. The canon today adopted is strictly in accordance with that endorsed by the bishops. Ut will practically put the church." he expressed it, "out of the divorce business"
 The house of bishops today nominated Rev Henry D. Ayes of Houston, Texy for missionary bishop of Mexico, to have supervision of English-speaking congre- gations in that country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
LATEST REPORTS ARE
 MUCH MORE HOPEFUL

In addition to this cheering news the Brooklyn Eagle tonight prints in a lengthy article what it claims to be inside infor- nation from democratic headquarters. It says the democratic leaders are counting on seventeen majority sure Tor Farher' Here is the list counted on by the demo- cratic managers
 New York. New Jersey, Connecticut Delaware Maryland West Virginia In diana, Montana, Colorado, Idaho Wyom- ing, making a total of 1O5. This added to 151 votes of the southern states conceded by the republicans make 25e, or a majority of r for Parker.
 The Eagle adds that it has been the policy of the democrats to work for or eanization and not noise. This, it says, they have done effectually.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21

Washington, October 20-(Speeial.)- Every report received in political circles here today shows decidedly the most hopeful situation yet in the campaign from democratic standpoint. The cam paign fund has grown to large propor- tions according to many different infor- nation sources. It seems that the still hunt conducted by the democrats is at last to end in far more results than was at first expected. Business men have been waiting to see if Parker had a chance before contributing to a forlorn hope. Their agents sent over the country have reported that the democratic ticket has a good show, and now these interests are coming forward with means" with which to conduct the campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
MORE TROUBLE WITH
 NEGROES IN INDIANA
Race Riot With Italians Results In BIoodshed and Bloodhounds
 Are In Service.

Lawrenceburg, Ind, October 20.- During a race riot today between ne groes and Italians employed at the Oliver construction camp near here, Lewis Hughes, colored, of Fairfield, Ky, was shot twice in the head; John Willis, colored, of Louisville Ky, was shot in the right leg and abdomen, and others received minor injuries. Hughes was fatally wounded.
 Sheriff Axby was notified and re- turned to the city with five negroes and three Italians. The Italians claim that the negroes held them at the point of revolvers and robbed them of their savings. Twenty of the participants escaped and bloodhounds have been put on their trail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
BRUMBY TURNS OUT
 TO BE NOTED CROOK
RECENTLY ELOPED FROM BlR- MlNGHAM WITH YOUNG LADY FROM ANNlsToN, WHO IS NOW IN ST. LOUIS.

St. Louis, Mo-, October 20.-(special)- Confronted today with the fact that Benjamin II. Brumby. expert pool player with whom she eoped from Birmingham. Ala, eight weeks ago, on promise of marriage when they reached St Louis, Is forger, burglar, eX-convict and habit ual crook. Miss Josephine Hardy. six teen year old girl whose mother resides In Anniston, Ala. is held in this city.
 She is not suspected of complicty In the mans criminal work She went voluntarily to the office of Chief of De- tectives Desmond, and answered with seeming frankness all of his questions. She was al four courts several hours but was not placed under arrest Brum- by says she had no part In any of his crooked deeds.
 Brumby admits that pool playing has been but a side 1ine' with him since he came to St. Louis. In the three weeks he has been here he says he has com mitted two burglaries, forged twelve checks, passed one ot them for $500, tried to pass another for s520. and reserved others calling for total of 5000 for fu- ture attempts
 Miss Hardy told Chief Desmond today that she met Brumby about three months ago in Birmingham. She became infatu- ated with him and when he left Birm- ingham two months ago she eloped with him. They went to Marietta, Ga where she says Brumby became manager of [ billiard room. Three weeks ago she says they came to St. Louis as he was goint to enter the pool tournament. 'I had seer dark lanterns and skeleton keys In hi grip" she said, but didn't know wha they were for. l did not see him mak ing out forged checks and knew nothing of hls hurglaries | want to go bacl home. I haven't much money and nc friends
 -0~<~>~~4e~~~~~e~~~~-~ who is one of the assistant attorneys 1T the department of justice, under this ad ministration, Is to take the stump fol Roosevelt.
 He will address a mass meeting of re | publicans in Virginia next Monday Col l onel Mosby is actively furnishing tho press with cheering news he receives oi republican prospects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
Fog Covers Baltic Field.

Mukden. October 2O.-(2:30 p. m.)-The hostile forces today have been concealed from each other by dense fog in which it is impossible to make out objects at a distance of 100 paces Under such condi- tions only unimportant operations are possible, such as surprises and ambushes.
 Possibly, were the roads in better con dition, the fog might favor movements of troops and concentration at unexpected points, but without this operations on a large scale would be dangerous, and so everything has been quiet today. Nei- ther cannonadng nor musketry fire has been audible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
Senator Knox in New York.

New York. October 20--Senator Philan- der C. Knox was rendered a reception here tonight by the Union League club. Senator Knox was given a cordial greet ing.
 He reviewed the attitude of the repub- lican party towards the great corpora tions and gave in detail the situation as it confronted President Roosevelt at the time the legality of the Northern Secur- ites company was brought up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
PARKER ID SPEAK AT ESOPUS TODAY Bryan Goes to West Virginia
 This Afternoon. HAS FINISHED IN INDIANA Says In New Albany Speech That He Firmly Believes Indiana Will
 Go for Parker and
 Davis.
HAS FINISHED IN INDIANA

New York, October 20.-Judge Parker left New York at 5:3O p. m. today for Esopus. He had dinner ar the railroad dinning room. and took the 6;45 o'clock train for Rosemount
 Late in the day Judge Parker received calls from General Nelson A. Miles, Hoke Smith of Georgia, Representative H. L.. Maynard of Norfolk, Va, and S. Gordon Cumming of Norfolk Va.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
Calls for Watson Meeting.

Jolliette, Ill.,, October 20.-The calls issued by James Ferris, national chair man of the populist party, for con yention of the Bryan democrats and silver republicans, to be held in Chi cago on Tuesday, October 25, to en- dorse the Watson ticket, has received signatures from twenty-two states. Since the call was issued 1000 invita- tions to attend the convention have been sent out to democrats who sup norted Bryan four years ago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
ac,ericans Win in Canada.

Toronto. Ont, october 20.-The limited States players scored an easy victory in the international golf match with Canada at the Lambton club links today. The score was 33 to 5. Miss Dick of Toronto won the driving com petition with a total of 4S5 yards in three drives. In the putting competi- tion Miss Bishop, the United States champion. was first with ten points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
Opposes Removal of School.

Knoxville, Tenn, October 20.-The synod of Tennessee of the Southern assembly of the Presbyterian church. in session here, passed-a resolution to- day claiming the right of the synods of Tennessee, Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi to control the Southwest ern university at Clarksville, Tenn, above any act of the trustees of the institution. Inis acllon is virtually to oppose the removal of the school to Atlanta, Ga, as planned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
Davis Will Welcome Bryan.

Parkersburg, w. Va, October 2O.-Henry G. Davis, democratic candidate for vice. president, will welcome William J. Bryan to West Virginia tomorrow afternoon MT. Bryan will speak here and Mir Davis, who has completed canvass of his own state, will attend the meeting. MT. Bryan speaks here at o'clock, at Huntington in the evening and at Charlestown Satur- day night.
 Democratic state leaders conferred with MT. Davis today relative to state elec- tion machinery. It was decided to organ ize vigilant committees to watch the polls in certain parts of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
Watson Crlticises Bryan.

Indianapolis Ind, October 2o.-The pop ulist campaign in this city and Marion county was opened tonight by Hon. Thomas D. Watson the party's candidate for President, who spoke at a mass meet Ing in English opera house. The theatre was well filled.
 Among other things MT. Watson dis eussed the speeches of MT. Bryan, made for Judge Parker in his Indiana tour, which closed tonight, expressing the kind Hest feelings toward MT Bryan and eulo- gizing what he called his services to true democracy during the last eight years but said he believed Mr. Bryan had now placed himself in a false position. Said he:
 "The plutocratic element in the demo- cratic party nullfied the democratic vlc- tory in 1892 by using Cleveland's second administration as an opportunity for the most shameless class legislation this country has ever known. Even in 1896, when MT. Bryan was strong enough to secure the nomination, the plutocratic ele- ment in his own party was so powerful that 1t closed up the avenue of success by retaining upon the ticket Arthur SeWall of Maine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
North Carolina Negro Calls.

Washington. October -(Speclal) )-One of President Roosevelts callers today was former Representative White or North Carolina the last negro to have a seat in congress. He is living in New Jersey now and promised the President that he would get the whole negro vote of that state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21

form. a proposal in the direction indi- cated would be regarded as an unfriendly act, and that the state undertaking it would incur grave ill-will thereby.
 "The statement that Germany is sym pathetically inclined toward peace con- gress and would take a step in that di- rection in conjunction with America" the Gazette adds, Ifs absolutely false and it is equally false to say that Germany has concluded or Is considering any agreement with Russia incompatible with Germanys neutrality"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
Candidate VIII Speak Today.

Esopus. N. Y, October 20.-Judge Par- ker arrived home from his New York trip at 9 o'clock tonight and at once be- gan the preparations of a speech which he will deliver tomorrow to a delegation of Hudson county, N. J., democrats, ex- pected to number nearly 2O00 persons. The delegation will be brought to Esopus over the Lake Shore railroad on two trains of sixteen coaches each
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21

Chicago, October 2f.-A special to the Daily News from Che Foo says:
 According to camp follower who has been for some time with the Japanese army now beseiging Port Arthur and who is at present in Che Foo, having arrived from Dalny, the number of Jap 5000. He says the mikado's men reck-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
5O,OOO LAPS HAVE BEEN
 KILLED AT PORT ARTHUR

lessly attacked the strongest positions. stripped of their aceoutrements and clothing. The result was that the Rus sian machine guns moved them down. He also asserts that there is some talk among the officers and men that leads to the belief that the Japanese mean to try to carry the inner forts and citadels this month
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
Japs Attack By Night.

Mukden, October 20.-A RuSSlan corfes- oondent of the Associated Press sends the following account Of the attempt ol inc Japanese to retake Lone Tree hill after the capture of that important posi- tion by the Russians
 ..rhe night of October IS the Japanese brought their rapid fire guns to the front and in the darkness desperate attack was launched against the whole line. Some say the object was to retake htteeh guns that we had wrested from them, while others are of the opinion that d general attack had been planned of which this movement was mere diversion, the main object being to recapture the vital position of Poulitof, formerly Lone Tree hill
 .In any event the enemy found Kuro- patkin at home and they were not Kept long knocking at his front door. The first warning of their coming was the rattle of uuick-firers concentrated on the nine teenth regiment. We lay silent while their artillery though they were paving the way for the Japanese attack. Then came the infantry and we opened with the favorite Russian volley firing. It was pitc.. darkness, but as the darkness was lit with the glare of our volleys, we could faintly see the shadowy waves of the enemy's infantry breaking and sink
  The first line of their attack spent itself soon Then came an unaccountable panic that sometimes grips even brave men in darkness.
 Turned and Fled.
 "They seemed to think we were advanc- ing to attack, for they turned and fled in confusion.
 Now we have quiet nights. The troops Of hot, victories are baseless.
 T have just met an officer of the east ern column who was with General Mist chenko during the operations of October 13 It seems the Japanese were hurryina his left flank while he was trying simuta- neously to keep in touch with our west ern and with our central forces. Genera Mistchenko appealed for aid, and squad. ron of dragoo was sent to his support This squadron occupied a hill south west of Yanientun, a village seven miles northwest of Bentsaputze. and on tht Mukden road. It turned out that tht Jananese held neghboring hill with force of infantry concealed in woods al the foot of the hill, and so we sent an other squadron to turn the Japanese DO sition. The country Is intersected witt ravines and our cavalrymen were forced to so afoot Captain Sheruboyitch cap tufeu the Hlil' Hi9 ui io"Nn5 ef' Jananese from the woods at the foot O. inc hill and fighting their way to tn, top.
 aThe Japanese seeing another squadron ascending the opposite side, while rift regiment was turning their flank. feared we had cut them off from the west road which was the only line of retreat thel had. and began to retire In disorder. WI caught and cut down groups as the, tried vainly to gain the western passes The dragoons used their sabres witt deadly effect, both in attacking the hil .nd during the retreat. Some of th
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
Continually Knife Bryan.

"In each campaign the gold standard element in the democratic party knifed and defeated Mr. Bryan. In 1904 that element completely overthrow him at St. Louis, here is the proposition: MT. Bryan claims that he will help elect Parker and put the plutocratic element In power, and by doing so advise the coming of polt- ical milleneum. If they were able to over throw them when they were out of power. how can he hope to overthrow them when he has put the men in possession of such a tremendous advantage of position as the control of the government and all of its patronage would give to them. MT. Bryan must know that the Cleveland crowd are in control of Parker, and are no better now than they were in 1892. The appetite of the leopard may be less than it was then but he has not changed his spots."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
MARINES WILL BE
 KEPT IN PANAMA
Disgruntled Element on IsthmuS
 Still Active.
MUCH IS EXPECTED OF TAFT
News That He Is to Visit the Itshmus Causes Great Satisfaction In All Circles of the
 lsthmus.

Washington. October 20-American ma rines will be retained on the Isthmus of Panama for the present, prepared to meet any emergency which may arise as the result of the dlsgruntled clements in the near republic. N
 This decision was reached today, and orders have been issued for a new bat talion of marines to go to the island about November 15, to relieve the battal- ion which has been there for a year.
 This new battalion will be command- ed by Lieutenant Colonel Thomas N. Wood. The exact number of men in this new battalion has not been decided on, but it probably will be of about the same size as the battalion now on the isthmus, which Is to be brought home and dispers- ed among the marine barracks in the northern part of the United States.
 That the situation on the isthmus is still not all that could be desired, IS the news which came to Washington to- day in personal letter from an official now in Panama. While the Panama government is entirely loyal, it seems that there are certain disgruntled clements on the isthmus, and in view of the ease with which revolutions are started in Central and South America, it is the official opinion that the marines should remain there for the present. It is hoped that the mission of Secretary Taft will have a far-reaching effect in bringing all elements on the isthmus into harmo- nious accord with the governments poli- cy.
 Panama, October 20.-The news from Washington that Secretary of War Taft is to come to the isthmus nex. month ac- companied by Minister Obaldi and Will liam Nelson Cromwell counsel of the Panama company. to arrange the matters In controversy between the United States government and Panama, and the declar- ations of President Roosevelt on the sub ject are received with satisfaction in all circles. President Amador Is not in re- ceipt of messages of congratulation from all parts of this republic.
 Panama, October 20.-It Is probable that because of his desire to hasten his work on the isthmus as much as possible and leave the congressional committees about to visit Panama more leisure in their movements. and more Accommodations for their party on the army transport Sumner. that Secretary Taft will proceed directly with a small party from Tampa, Fla, on the United States Dolphin to Colon.
 He expects to have a conference with Chairman Hepburn of the house commit tee on interstate commerce regarding the trip, but has no idea what conclusions may be reached. The visit of the com mittee to Panama for which preliminary arrangements have been made, Is for an object entirely different from that on which Secretary Taft will go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
Germany VIII Remain Neutral.

Cologne. October 2o.-In the course of a long article discussing the subject of meditation between Russia and Japan,
 the Cologne Gazette (which is regarded as the organ of the German foreign of fice), says that even in it's most modified
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
cockran Makes Warm Retort.

Chicago, October 20.-congressman W. Rourke Cochran of New York addressed an immense audience In the Auditorium tonight the meeting being held under the auspices of the Young Mems Democratic club of Cook county. The auditorium was crowded to its capacity and many peo- ple were unable to gain admittanee.
 Mir. Cochran confined his address. which lasted for nearly two hours, and wac gen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
Portion of Fleet Sails.

Skagen, Denmark October 20-A por- ton of the Baltic fleet sailed in the di- rection of the North sea at o'clock this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
Heavens Interfere to Prevent
 Further BoOdShcd.
LAPS ATTACKED BY NIGHT
Attempt to Recapture Lone Tree Hill Was Unsuccessful and Resulted In Great Loss of Life
 Baltic Fleet Moves.

St. Petersburg October 21.-(2;30 a. m.,) Apart from skirmishes and exploits of small parties there Is almost complete snsnension of operations in Manchuria. The heavens have interposed to put a stop to bloodshed. Rain, impossible roads, and exhausted armies are factors sufficient in themselves to conclude the cessations of hostilities, and these condi- tions are aggravated by dense log overspreading the whole of the theatre of war
 Behind this pail either side could change the disposition of whole forces in abso- lute secrecy. but the obscurity renders absolutely dangerous any attempt at a forward movement When the curtain of mist is lifted, the fighting may be resumed under totally changed condi- tions.
 Associated press correspondents at the Russian headquarters record successful repulse of night attack on Russian outposts in the early hours of October 19. The Russians pursued the Japanese and captured gum which under the cover of the fog they were able to re- move.
 The wild flight of the rumors contin- ues in St. Petersburg of the rout or cap ture of Japanese divisions or battalions and scores of guns alternating with alarmsts of General Kuropatkins re- treat on Mukden, all of which are equally untrue The war office declares that there have been no serious developments since the capture of Lone Tree Hill last Sunday and authorizes the Associated press to deny the report that Russian battalion was annihilated in attempting to re-cross the Taitse river. A prominent general said:
 Considers It Absured.
 Tt is absurd to suppose that a bat talion was still on the other side of the Taitse river when the whole of the east ern flank had withdrawn sixteen miles north of the river
 As to the stories of General kuropat- kin's retreat 1t is sufficient to refer to the energetic scouting behind the Jap anese lines to show that the Russian commander is determined to engage the enemy as soon as the weather permits
 Emperor Nicholas has received no re- port from General Stoessel, the military commander at Port Arthur, since Octo- Der 10
 A correspondent of the Russky Listok sends to that paper a graphic account of the fighting by General Biderlings' corps on October F, when the Russian right flank was broken. It now develops that disaster was averted solely by the timely arrival of General Soboleff's sixth Siberian corps, composed almost entirely of reservists, and many regiments of which were experiencing their first taste of actuali war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-21
Colonel Mosby on the Stump.

Washington. October 2O.-tSpecial)-Col. John s. Mosbv the Confederate guerilla.