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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-23
HOPKINS MEN IN CONTROL.
Easily Dominate First Meeting of HI
 nois State Committee.

Chicago, July 22.-The new demo- cratic state committee held it's first meeting today and organized for the campaign. Within twenty minutes the adherents of former Mayor John K. Hopkins put through slate of officers of their own selection, thereby clinch- ing the victory won at the state con vention.
 One or two friends of Mayor liar rison attended the meeting, but re- mained mum throughout the proceed ings. Charles Boeschenstein of Ed wardsville was chosen chairman of the state central committee by acclama- tion. Lawrence B. 5tringer, nominee for governor, was present and said bS would make the need of state civil service law a prominent issue.
 The new chairman made speech, in which he mentioned Parker and Davis, but no word was uttered about w. J. Bryan Allusion was made to 'illusionary foes within the ranks"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-23
MALACCA WILL BE RELEASED AT ONCE Stores Will be Returned Un-
 less for Japan RUSSIA IS NOT HOSTILE czar Personally Gives Directions to Close the Matter so as Not to
 Offend the British
 Government.
RUSSIA IS NOT HOSTILE

St. Petersburg, July 22.-(2:05 a. m.)-The steamer Malacca Is at Suda bay island of Creto, where, under the agreement reach ed between Great Britain and Russia, she will be inspected jointly by the consuls of the two countries, and released, to- gether with her cargoe, unless palpable contraband of war for Japan shall be found, in which case the contraband will be held. British government stores will not be examined
 From the very first the authorities here were convinced that the captain of the Russian volunteer fleet steamer St. Pe- tereburg must have had good reason for seizing the Malacca as a prize, and his report stating that the skipper of the Nal acca declined to produce the ships mani- fest seems to have justified their conf- dence.
 There Is reason to believe that had the fact been known in advance that the Malacca's skipper took upon himself the responsibility of questioning the war status of the St. Petersburg and hae denied the Russian war flag contrary tO international law which evidently came as a complete surprise to the British gov ernment, that nation might not have act ed as 1t did. In spite of this development, however, Russia adopted a most concilia- tory attitude. The emperor himself was desirous of avoiding the slightest pretext for quarrel and personally gave orders to settle the matter promptly.
 According to very high authority Rus sia has conveyed assurances that there would be no repetition of the Red sea incidents. How the collateral questions growing out of the incidents will be reg ulated has not yet been disclosed here. There is no talk of an international con- ference at this time to discuss neutral commerce, but diplomats here believe that such a conference to discuss this as well as new questions raised by the war-like use of wireless telegraphy, etc, would be advisable when the war ends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-23
RELEASED ON BAIL.
Five Members of DanviIle, Va, Mob
 Arrested By Authorities.

Danville, Va, July 22.-Wicker Armes, Solomon Hutchings w. B. Ragland, Frank Childress and William Harris. alleged participants in the late attempt to force the city jail for the purpose of wreaking vengeance upon negro charged with murder, were today arrested and three of the men bailed in the sum of $200 each for their appearance before the mayors court on Tuesday next.
 Childress and Harris went to jail in default of bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-23
WILL ANNOUNCE COMMITTEE.
Chairman cortelyou Is to Attend NotI
 flcatlon at Oyster Bay.

Washington, July 22-Chairman Cortelyou of the national republican committee expects to announce his executive committee before leaving Washington for Oyster Bay to attend the notification series there July 23. From Oyster Bay MT. Cortelyou will go direct to Chicago, where a meet ing of the western members of the committee will be held immediately.
 The Chicago headquarters of ths committee will be opened by Secrs- tary Elmer Dover, who will leave here for there Monday. After the Chicago meeting Chairman Cortelyou will proceed to New York and estab- fish the headquarters of the commit tee. The active committee is to con- sist of nine members, and Chairman Cortelyou will select them from fifteen members of the national committee. whose names he is now considering.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-23
"The Journal:
Demented Man on the Streets.

Camden, Tenn. July 22.--A man giving his name as c. B. II. Floyd of Apalachicola is locked up here await ing the arrival of friends. Floyd ar rived here yesterday from Nashville, and about dusk was seen about town in a nude condition. He eluded off, cers, but was captured this morning, when 1t was discovered that his mind was affected. A message has been received from W. H. Gibson at Apa- lachicola saving that his friends vera coming,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-23
ZAPS OCCUPY KIAO TUNG
 IN BLOODY ENGAGEMENT
CARRIE NATION KNOCKED
 DOWN TWICE WITH CHA.<<

temporarily dazed, but on rec ' ing her feet she asked for police as Q nee. No officers being near, she wey = to search for one, after comment oT n scathing terms on Kentucky oh, Q y," recalling that this was the sece assault during the four days she hae n in the state
 On Tuesday last M. Nation slapped a cigarette from the mourn of 8 young man at Guthrie Ky. and when she repeated the act the youth knocked her down with a blow from his fist.
 Mrs. Nation announced her intention of prosecuting Neighbors, declaring that she was not trespassing or attempting to de- face his property. Up to a late hour the saloonkeeper had not been arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-23

Ellzabethtown. Ky. July 22-Carrie Na- tion's career was temporarily but vio- lently interrupted tonight. when A. R. Neighbors. a saloonkeeper, struck her twice with a chair, knocking her oo"n and producing a scalp wound. The as sault occurred al Neighbours saloon, after Mrs. Nation had delivered a lecture against whisky and tobacco. She had ap- peared at the saloon during the after noon and berated Neighbors and re- turned tonight after the lecture to re- sume her denuneiation of him at time when the place was crowded.
 The difficulty terminated in the as- sault on the reformer. Mrs Nation was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-23
ACCIDENT ON SOUTHERN.
Passenger Train Running Thirty Miles
 an Hour Strikes Obstruction.

Greensboro, N. C., July 22.-A pas senger train on the Southern railway this afternoon near Franklin, Va, while running about thirty miles an hour, struck an obstruction which was lying on the track across both rails, derailing the engine and tender. c. E. Hall, engineer; w A. Milloway, fire man, and Ed McClannahan, fiagman riding on the engine, were killed.
 Baggagemaster George Burke was slightly injured. No passengers were hurt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-23
Only Four Present Themselves.

Fort Worth, Tex, July 2.-But four of the strikers applied for work at the Swift and Armour plants today when the whistle blew. The great majority of the men preferred to wait the report of the committee that had been appointed to treat with the rackers The report of the committee was not satisfactory to the men, being in effect mat the packers would take back only such men as they could, with no intention of letting go those that had been engaged since the strike began. In the midst of a stormy meeting the order of President Donnelly was received to put the strike in effect again. and pickets were at once placed around the plants
 The first attack on a non-union man occurred at noon. A negro laborer was set upon by a squad of union piclets and choked He managed to escape without serious injury. A force of deputy sheriffs was as once sent to the plants to preserve order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-23
Russian Casualties Amount to 1000 and the Japanese
 Lose 424 Men
FIGHTING CONTINUED
 ALL DAY AND ALL NIGHT
Final Charge in the Afternoon Routed Russians and Drove Them In Confusion Northward and
 Eastward.

Tokio, July 9. ' p. m.-General kuroki In a severe fight occupied Kiao Tung on July IS. The place had been fortified by the Russians who defended 1t stoutly In the fighting General Kurokis troops drove the Russians from their strongly fortified position on the Chi river, which is north west of Molten Pass. and east of An Ping, lnflicting upon the enemy more serious loss than they sustained themselves. The fight began on the 18th and ended on the 18th. The Japanese lost 424 men in killed and wounded. The Russian losses are es- timated at 1000.
 Beqan Advance Early.
 General Kuroh began his advance early in the morning of the 18th. He uncovered the enemy along the Chi river. The Rus sians seemed to be retiring to the north ward when suddenly two battalions with eight guns turned and attacked the Jap anese advance guard vigorously. At this point the Japanese suffered before relief came, one company losing all it's officers At a late hour in the afternoon the Rus sian position was developed.
 They occupied an eminence on tne banks of the Chi. This river guarded their left flank and high precipices protected the Russians on the right The only approach to their position was through a narrow dehle. The fighting continued until dark, when the Japanese force bivouaced. The Russians made two counter attacks, but were repulsed in each case
 Attack Renewed at Midnight.
 The Japanese renewed the attack at midnight. posting their artillery in the valley below. and on the high ground to tNe. sontb of the Russian position. The main Japanese body was assigned to att tack the Russian center, small detach- ment was sent towards the riSht flank and another to watch the enemy's left flank After these positions had been taken the fighting ceased for time, out If was resumed at noon. The Russians had thirty-two guns in action. and they vlg- orously sheled the Japanese. To this ire the Japanese replied, the bombardment lasting four hours.
 During this time the Japanese army moved forward, the fiankers had succeed ed in sealing the heights on the Russian right by o'clock in the afternoon at which hour the main force was ordered to storm the Russian center. The Japan ese artillery supported this movement splendidly but the infantry met with se- were fire and lost heavily in gaining the heights.
 Final Successful Charge.
 The final successful charge was deliv- cred at half past in the afternoon. The Japanese succeeded partly in cutting off the Russian retreat, and the score be- came a rout. The enemy went in two directions, to the northward and to the eastward The Russian forces engaged in- cluded in addition to the artillery seven battalions of infantry and d regiment of cossacks. The enemy left 130 dead. and BOO rifles on the field. Prisoners taken estimate the Russian losses al 1000. The Japanese lost one officer and fifty-four men killed. and eighteen officers and S5t men wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-23
Emperor Entertains DrexeIs.

Trondheim, Norway, July 22.-The German emperor entertained at dinner on board the imperial yacht Hohenzol- Tern yesterday evening MT. and Mrs. Anthony J. Drexel of Philadelphia, Lady Compton, Captain Rose and B. ". VanVoorhis, from the Drexels yacht Margarita, which is at this place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-23
paoers Express Satisfaction.

London. July 23-The morning papers generally express satisfaction that the Ma1acea Incident has been settled in ac- cordance with the demands of Great Bri- tain, though there is an inclination to await the settlement of the broader ques- tion of the passage through the Darda- nelles of the volunteer fleet steamers be- fore believing that all danger has been averted This feeling is heightened by Premier Balfour's announcement on the adjournment of the house of commons that he still had no official news to com municate, either in connection with the Malacca incident or the volunteer fleet steamers in general.
 Some papers are even inclined to doubt the authenticity of the news that the Malacca incident has been settled, but The Daily Telegraph semi officially ex- plains the apparent contradiction existinT between MT. Balfours statement and the telegrams from St. Petersburg
 Two despatches left the foreign office July 21," says the Daily Telegraph One has elicited a favorable reply, but the other has not yet been answered. The promise that no Similar incident shall oc- cur again is very vague and elastic. It may mean that no British vessel shall in the future be seized. the papers of which are regular and the cargo carried by which belong to His Britannic Mai.s-y' $ government. That is not much of con cession, seeing that our fleet has instrtc- lions to prevent another such outrage
 The paper fears that the Russian gov ernment has not yet agreed to desist in changing the volunteer steamers into cruisers after the passage of the Darda- 1elles, and says:
 Good so Far as it Goes.
 srNe welcome the action regarding the Malacca as proof that the Russian gov ernment has no idea of gratuitously pick Ing quarrel with us This is good as lar as 1t goes"
 The Daily Telegraph goes on to say that lis aIarmist editorial of JulY 22 was writ fen with full knowledge that the Rus sian government would act as 1t had done and the object in so writing was to point mt that the Malacea incident was only a factor in the great problem which has not vet been settled" The paper con firms the statement that Emperor Nich- nlas was urged by the French government to settle the case of the Malacca. which settlement 1t attributes to the French ac- lion. adding that it Is rumored in diplo- matic circles that Germany wishes to CO., onerate with Great Britain In the settle nent of the main features of the dispute. II urgently points out to the government that popular opinion in Great Britain would not admit such a partnership, and adds an interesting detail to the contro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-23
Indications at Kansas City.

Kansas CityA Mo, July zl.-~- crowd gathered at tie Toll box factory, a non union plant which does work for Swift & O., and when 1t became threatening was dispersed by the police. Many of the strikers assert that the different pack CTS showed deliberate determination in re-employing those of their number who were put to work today.
 T have worked at Swift's for ten years said hog butcher. Today I was told l was not needed, and another man who had been there only day was hired. am only one of many
 Tn some eases 1t is asserted the older men were told they would never be hired. In no case was an official of the union taken back"
 The packers insisted that they intended to re-employ all the strikers as soon as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-23
Judge Parker VIII Name Date.

Buffalo, N. r., July 22.-Norman B. Mack, national committeeman of New York, said tonight the notification of Judge Parker would not take place until some time between the 5th and 15t- ~S rrvEo te k~ frsd by Judge Parker
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-23
YALE AND HARVARD ARE IN FINE FORM,
 '
Contest With Oxford and Cam,
 bridge This Afternoon
CONFIDENT OF VICTORY
American Team Expects to Take fslx Out of the Nine Events.
 King Edward May l
 Be Present.

London, July 22--Great interest Is mani- fested In London in the field and track sports which will take place tomorrow af- ternoon at the Queens club between teams sent by Harvard and Yale, representing the United States, and. teams from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, representing England. Both teams have been training hard for the event. The OK ford and Cambridge men at first worked exclusively at Oxford and Royston es- pecally, later joining their forces at East Bourne and then coming to the grounds of the Queens club in order to become familiar with their characteristics. The Americans have been training at Brighton since their arrival, coming only once to London for practice at the Queens club.
 The American athletes are confident they will win six of the nine events. while the Englishmen believe the odd event will determine the victor as they expect to win four. The two mile and the mile and the half the Englishmen regard as sure. Churchill of Cambridge. GregsonI of Cam bridge and Cornwallls of Oxfordiare slat- ed by them as the winners.
 The Englishmen expect w. A, Schick, 1 Jr.. of Harvard to win the 100-yard, E. J. i, Clapp of Yale the high hurdles and G. F. Victor Of Yale the high Jump, and they say they would not be surprised to see them break the records.
 The American and English teams arr rived in London this afternoon. George r. Parkes, manager of the Yale team, said to the Associated Press:
 Both the Harvard and Yale men are in excellent condition and we are confident of victory tomorrow. While we regret the departure of Murphy. Harvard's high jumper, (who had been knocked down and will not compete) we depend on c. F. Vieter to win the high jump. We are entirely satisfied with the others"
 Efforts were made to induce King Ed ward to attend the games. Unfortunately his majesty has another engagement but he has, promised if possible to look in during the afternoon.
 Many high British officials have accept ed invitations and Ambassador Choate and all the attaches of the embassy will be present. After the games banquet will be presided over by Lord Chief Justice AL verstone.
 It is the intention of the English pro- motors of the meeting to make 1t an in- ternational contest rather than a merely athletic event, In the hope of thereby fostering the friendly rivalry of the two countries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-23
GOrnan's Continued Refusal
 SimpIifes the Situation
STEPHAN MEN ARE CONFIDENT
Senator Bailey Is One of Tsogart'f Strongest Supporters for Chair manshlp Because He Wants
 the West Recognized.

l New York July 22.-The announcement l from Washington that Senator German ! had reiterated his decision that he could not be chairman of the democratic nat ] ional committee has simplihed the situ- 1 ation, according To the views of those who are earnestly urging Thomas Tag gart of Indiana, and they express the be- 1 lief that he will be unanimously chosen chairman by the national committee next ! Tuesday. When the latest declaration of Senator German was communicated to Mir. Taggaret today he showed that the news was gratifying, although 1t colneided with his previous information John w. Kern of Indiana expressed his satisfac- ton that the talk about Senator German would now be set at rest, and said that it removed any doubt about the choice of MT. Taggart.
 The suggestion previously made that William F. Sheehan would be urged to take the chairmanship if Senator Cor man positively declared himself out does not disconeert the Taggart men. They have been told by MT. sheehan that his health would not allow him to take ths position and that he could not be .dra- gooned' into accepting the place with its responsibilities.
 Can Be Made to Accept.
 But those who were taking about Sheehan for chairman yesterday said:
 "Gorman cannot be drafted if he sayg no; Sheehan can. There is power that can make Sheehan accept"
 This does not disturb Tatgarts friends. for the know that the power referred to is Judge Parker and they do not be- lieve that the judge will exercise #.
 Senator Bailey of Texas has been one of the most insistent Taggart men. He
 
 man, both before and after the eonven- tion, that the Maryland senator would not accept the chairmanshp Moreover, the Texas senator takes the position that the west should not he ignored and points ont that both candidates are from the east that the temporary and permanent chairmen of the convention and the chairman on platform were from the south while no recognition whatever was given the middle and far west. Under these conditions Senator Balty thinks the least that can be done is to give the west the ehairmanshlp of the national committee.
 Mr. Taggart came over from Long 1s- land today and went to the Hoffman House. where he received a number of callers,
 No Opposition to Tammany Man.
 Frank Campbell of Bath, N. r.. former chairman of the democratic state com mittee before going to Esopus today with John c. Carlisle. said in an interview:
 We would not object to a Tammany man for governor because he Is a Tam many man. We want a man who will be pleasing 10 all factions. We don't want a candidate who Is selected by few men who gather in a little room some where. That Is bosssm not leadership. We are opposed to bossism.
 "Of course we have got to have leader. But In the first place the delegates should go to the convention unnstructed. The leaders should consult every delegation and the men who best suit all factions should be chosen"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-23

 Malacca had approached the Dardanelles she would have been summoned to surren- der by our gunboat waiting there; and if she had not complied she would have been fired upon"
 Still Divergence of Views.
 The Standard. which adopts a somewhat similar stand to that of the Telegraph, af- ter expressing the belief that the special incident of the Malacca ceases to be dan gerous" says:
 "There still remains a divergence of view as to the immediate outcome of which there will be an indefinite prospect of trouble. unless the Russian admiralty conforms to the principles recognized by other states.
 The Daily Jews says it believes that the government lis resolved that no more Russian warships. however carefully dis guised. shall pass through the Bosphorus. the outlet of which portion of the Medi- terranean fleet will carefully guard.
 Conformation of the foregoing statement is lacking.
 The Times says:
 Although there is good reason to hope that we have advanced a stage toward the settlement of the grave situation brought about by the seizure of the Malacca, we cannot consent to any arrangement which would cut the ground uncer cur rect. It is expected the status of the St. Peters burg will be defined. and we take our stand, not on some palpable point or in- ternational law but on the plain text or the treaties and conventions which gov- ern the passage of the Dardanelles.
 Fears Trouble in Pacific.
 The Times draws attention to serious complications of a similar kind which are liable to occur in the Pacific, instancing the Pacific Mail companys apprehensions on this point he marine insurance ar tiele of the Times says that greater anx- iety existed in London yesterday over cargoes for the China and Japanese seas. than over those by way O. the Red sea. especially with regard to tn. American steamship Shawmut
 Tt is most important" the article says. that the Americans and ourselves shouiS strongly object to any attempt to treat provisions for ordinary civilian consump- ton as contraband of war;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-23
BOLTS THE TICKET.
Chairman of Iowa Democratic State
 Committee Will Support Teddy.

Sioux City. Ia, July 22.-A T. Wells, chairman of the democratic state committee. has bolted the dem. ocratic ticket The telegram sent in reply to a message from the Sioux City Journal, asking him if he had bolted the ticket, explained itself
 Seymour, la, July 22. "The Journal:
 Answering your inquiry of this date, have to say that I have al. ready repudlated the ticket nominated at St. Louis. The Seymour Leader has declared for Roosevelt and Fair banks, and it is not improbable that may go on the stump for the ticket littel later, providing l can arrange my business affairs and the campaign managers feel that can be of assist ance to the cause. A. T WELLS"