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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
STRONG SENTIMENT IN THE IRON MARKET Sales are Not Increased by
 April Figures BUYERS ARE IN CONTROL Steel Trade Continues Buoyant and Expansive, With Scarcity of Bill
 lets as Easily the
 Feature.
BUYERS ARE IN CONTROL

Cleveland, Ohio, April 19.-tSpecial)- The Iron Trade Review says
 The effect of the April pig iron statis- tics. showing an apparent consumption In March of approximately 2,00o0UO tons mas been to strengthen sentiment, but With out increasing sales. The market Tor all descriptions of pig iron has been qulet in the past week, with the situation rather more in buyers hands in the central west and firm and substantially unchanged Tn the east The large agricultural buying In the Chicago district, usually the be- ginning of a procession of orders, has not stimulated contracting as yet.
 The steel trade continues buoyant ana expansive. and the scarcity of steel billets is immediately the feature of the market, leaving already too numerous inquiries for foreign steel.
 Import bllets are now quoted at $2s at the seaboard or $3l,25 Pittsburg. The American Bridge company booked SO,0oO tons in the first half of the month, as compared with 10000 as the average months business. The past week put 6Ooo tons for railroad work on this company books. with 5000 tons for new factory work, practically closed. Without receiV- ing much attention rail buying goes on steadily. The Chicago mill booked Zo'ooo ions the past week. Some further activity in the Lake Superior ore market is re- ported, and some important deals invoiV- ing Mesaba range properties are pending. Increase from central western blast fur-
 
 naces for coke for 1906 have already ap- peared. old material markets show that the accumulations in dealers hands nave reached proportions in some cases ana consumers are getting more urgent or fers."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
Walt for Second Squadron.

Toxio. 19 p. m.-Although never re- ported directly, 1t is believed that the Rus sian Pacific squadron continues the oc- equation of Kamranh bay or some other port of Annam, where 1t IS expected they will remain until joined by the third Pa cifc squadron.
 The report that Admiral Rojestvensky is maintaining patrol and examining neutral shipping off Kamranh bay in- creases the irritation toward France Tor permitting the use of that DOT as a base of operations. The Japanese government continues silent regarding the represen- tations on this subject which have been made known to France. The press, how eyer. continues its agitation against France. demanding vigorous action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
BRAIN SURGERY IS
 LARGELY A HOAX Dr.. Searcy of Tuscaloosa, on "Tripartite Mentality DELEGATES 60 TO MEXICO Medico-PsychoIosists Agree That No Perfectly Normal Brain Was Ever
 Rendered Insane By
 Injury.
DELEGATES 60 TO MEXICO

San Antonio, Tex, April 19.--The ses- sion of the Medco-P Psychological asso- citation today was devoted largely to hear ing paper on brain surgery by Dr. M. E. Witte, prominent surgeon and su- perintendent of the Hospital for the ln- sane at Clarinda, Iowa. c. P. Burr of Flint, Mich, was elected president; c. b. Hill, Baltimore. vice president; 10. c. Dent. New York, secretary treasurer; G. A. Smith of New York. w. F. Bentley of Wisconsin, J. T. Searcy of Alabama, w.. H. Beemer of Canada, M. L. Parry of Kansas, Councillors A. w. Hurd of New York and W. H. Hancker of Delaware, auditors.
 Active members were elected as fol- lows George L. McLoud. Harrisburg, Pa; Thomas I, Moler Brockyille. Ont and Henry M. Weeks, Stilman, N. Y.
 pr. A. E. Mcdonald of New York was appointed delegate to the International Medical congress in Lisbon in 1906. Thurs day will be the closing day of the as- sembly. It is expected the delegates will go to Mexico Friday morning.
 The subject of paper by Dr. J. T. Searey of Tuscaloosa was "rripartite Mentality" It dealt with the function of receiving. adjusting and emitting in formation.
 He said that common sense is born in man, not taught him.
 Dr. M. E, Wittes paper opposed brain surgery for the relief of the insane save in cases of injury being immediately prior to the surgical operation. He showed that the demand for surgical relief came from announcements of cures by the knife in cases of brain pressure, tumors, etc.
 The theory was advanced that no per fectly normal brain was ever rendered insane by injury. The paper received unanimous indorsement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
LONDON GROWS ANXIOUS
 FOR ADMIRAL TOGO'S FATE
JOSEPH JEFFERSON SHOWS
 CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT

West Palm Beach, Flav April 19-The heange for the better in the condition of Joseph Jefferson has been so encourage ing to the physicians and the family as to lead to the hope of ultimate recovery.
 Mir. Jefferson is strong tonight.
 Throughout today and especially during the afternoon MT. Jefferson has called for food and has been able to retain chicken and brandy, and milk after he had devoured with a great deal of relish half of a one pound of grape fruit.
 At 10:30 o'clock Charles and Frank Jeff ferson, his sons, met the presentative of the Associated Press and chatted freely in reference to the condition of their father. Following two days of great an-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20

xiety, tonight has come in the nature e a great relief Mr. Jefferson is p.& { better. He is helping himself to ~ food is offered by the nurse ap freely to the physicians and % fs of the family who are prese his bedside. At this hour everr 0 IS in from the ocean, and the t .ure has ranged during the day ffs eo 65 and is stationary tonight at O..
 Mir Jefferson has a room on the second ond floor of his cottage, The Reef, where he can observe the ocean. MT. Jeff ferson has always been fond of the water, and during today has repeatedly referred to the ocean. The doctors will not issue another bulletin until 12 o'clock. when they hope MT. Jefferson will be continuing to improve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20

station of Imynapo. 100 miles east fl Har- bin After a desperate fight which lasted several hours the bandits were driven off and dispersed
 Many smaller companies nf Chinese bandits are rowing in the r,.'r of the Russian army, but disappear when pur- sued. It is thought prooabIe that they are Manchus, who scatter U thnir villages when they find thems, ,-s in dar ger There are various reports cf i'ic turning movements at Sitsihar, CT eastward of that point, but as yet these r.:,iors are apparently unfounded. T;e vfsor of the skirmishes taking place ar the east flank of the Russian army, however. seems to indicate that the Japanese are planning to push northeastward and interpose force between Harbin and Vladivostok.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
show that the commission had made a

mistake.
 During discussion relative to the ad- Just-lent of the rates. Mir. Morawetz said that in some states he understood there was limitation on net earnings, and that everything over six per cent was spent in betterments. President Futile of the Boston and Maine railroad inter posed to say that no such regulation ex- isted in New England.
 It was statement that had been chas- ing up and down the country for twenty five years. and always had been denied. It made no difference in its circulation.
 When Mir. Morawetz had concluded. the committee adjourned until 1 o'clock to- morrow when President Futile will be heard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
Preacher RetalIs Llauor.

Montgomery, April 19.-The Rev Tillman Adams of Clanton, Ala, reg. ularly ordained minister of the Meth odist church, was today bound over to the federal court by United States Commissioner Elmore under a bond of s200 on the charge of retailing liqror without a license.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
Just Beginning to Realize How Much Depends on Approach
 ing Naval Fight
RUSSIANS PREFER ID HAVE
 BATTLE IN THE OPEN SEA
Vast Accumulation of Supplies Has Been Taken to Manshurla By the
 Japs In Case communica-
 tions Are Cut of.

London, April 2O.-The British public is only now beginning to realize how much depends on Togo's skilful conduct of the approaching naval contest Until Vice Admiral Rojestvensky arrived in the straits of Malacca there was a disposi- ton to ridicule the efforts of the Rus sian squadron but now that there is seen to be a growing likelihood of Vice Ad- miral Nebogatoff joining Rojestvenslxy be- fore the fateful struggle opens, lukewarm interest is deepening Into anixety. Ac- cording to the Tokio correspondent of a news agency a momentous war confer encc lasting five hours, was held there on Wednesday, attended by the elder states men, the premier and ministers.
 It is not difficult to conjecture the nature of the councils deliberations.
 Fleet Is Ready to Lave.
 Tokio correspondents state that Japan has addressed a protest to France on the Russian Pacific squadrons presence in Kamranh Bay, but that France has not yet replied. The Daily Telegraph's cor respondent at Tolxio declares that Japa- nese fleet is ready to sail for Kamranh Bay.
 The Daily Telegraphs Hong Kong cor respondent states that two steamers, which passed close to Kamranh Bay on Sunday. report that no Russian vessels were then visible. No news, however, has yet reached London to show that the Russians have left Kamranh Bay, and it Is assumed that they are still there.
 The Morning Post commenting on the situation. contends that 1t is a matter of urgent importance, especially considering Great Britain's worldwide naval inter- ests to endeavor to secure more definite international agreement on the question of neutrality of the use of neutral waters by beligerents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
PLATT HAS RELAPSE.
Senator Suffers Chill and Bronchial
 Trouble Returns.

Washington, Ct, April 19.-Senator o. H. Platt suffered relapse tonight. His physician, Dr. w. J. Ford, said that Mir. Platt had had chill and that there was a return of the broncial trouble on the patients right side.
 The Senator passed a restless nighi, but improved today, and it was be- lieved up to the time he was taken with chill that he would escape a serious setback.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
Few Transports Arrived.

Yinkow. April IT, via Tien Tsin. April 19.-Few transports are now arriving at New chxanr. This contrast with the rush of traffic since the opening of the Liao river indicates that precautions are heinz taken against possible interference by the Russian Pacific squadron.
 Vast accumulation of stores have al- ready been made along the Japanese lines of communication, insuring full supplies to the armies in the field even II the transport service is interrupted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
Enemv Retreats Northward.

Tolxio. April 19. D. m.-An official re- port from Manchurian headquarters says.
 "A Japanese force advanced toward Tunghus. fifty miles east of HsincE.ns and occupied that place on Aph b The enemy retreated to the no-fh. 1nere has been no change in the sit1at'pi else where"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
Attempt 10 Cut Railroad.

Harbin, April 19.--There was dctc.- mined effort on the night Of April 1I to cut, the railroad between Harbin n11 yladivostok, a formidable l.ody 6f Chi nese bandits making an attacK near the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
Hax,s Health Is Restored.

Nervi, Italy, April 19.-Secretary of State Hays physician reports that MT. Hay has recovered his health. He will leave Nervi tomorrow for Genoa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20

erimination between ports, Congress could only fix a minimum rate. It could not fix maximum rate, because that would force a discrimination against the ports and would be a violation Of the constitution. Mr Morawetz said that II railroads were compelled to fix their rates according to distance three-tourths of the industries of the country would De destroyed. There would be revolution which would settle this whole question:.
 If Congress or a commission should nrescribe a rate from Chicago to New York at IA cents and Chicago to Boston at 12 cents. would that be violation of inc constitutlon?' asked Senator Car mack.
 If the shipments were to Liverpool, yes. If to the cities only. nc" was the reply.
 lie said Congress could not in this case make minimum rate.
 Tn answer to Senator Newlands, MT Morawetz said that in several states there were commissions with power to fix rates. At times the Atchison road had suffered from interference and was saved from annihilation by the United States courts. He said no commission could have the wisdom to fix rates for the en- tire country
 Senator Newlands asked a series of questions to support his contention for the national petition of railroads. For this purpose he went infinitely Into the details of the business of the road MT. Morawetz represents. The latter said that he would prefer q federal charter for his company to a state charter.
 Senator Cullom, addressing Senator Newlands, said:
 Are you getting ready to buy all these roada
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
Will Not Risk open Fight.

The conviction is growing stronger that the Japanese heavy division Is concen- trating closely to the shores of Japan and it is also believed Admiral Togo will decline to give battle in the open sea.
 This is not what the admiralty officials hoped for as it is sincerely believed Ro- jestvensky would have more than an even chance if the two squadrons lined up in an open fight. They believe Togo's tac- tics will be night torpedo attacks in at tempts to scatter the Russian ships, put ting some of them out of action, and then picking off the damaged vessels in the morning as it is recognized that if one O. the Russian ships is injured it might be too dangerous for the whole squadron to stand by her and thus offer big target for the Japanese torpedoes. Such a running fight accompanied by nightly torpedo attacks, therefore, is what Is most dreaded.
 The admiralty has no confirmation of the reported cutting of the cable con meeting the island of Formosa with the Chinese mainland at Foochow, but it is pointed out that even If true. this would not sever communication with Formosa as there Is a direct cable from kilung. In the northern part of the island run ming by way of the Luchu islands to Janau
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
All In Rojestvensky's Hands.

St. Petersburg, April 19.-G :55 p. m.)- The keenest interest is manifested in the dispatches referring to the Russian squadron commanded by Admiral Ro- jestvensky, but the admiralty claimed to b much in the dark as the public regarding the plans of the admiral. The report that part of the squadron was sighted off Hong Kong is not credited here, however, as Hong Kong is far off his route. The main question now agitat- ing the naval officials is whether Ro- jestvensky will elect to proceed north ward through the straits of Formosa or bear off in the Pacific through Bashi channel south of the island of Formosa, or Balingtang, north of the island of Iuzon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
Wants National Charters.

"No," said Senator Newlands, "nor am I getting ready to have the government buy them l want the railroads to take out national charters"
 During Senator Newlands inquiries Mir Morawetz said that every bond put out by a railroad company in Texas had to be indorsed by the Texas commission. He said that such bonds were not sale able; that there was less railroad build Ing in Texas than there would be if there was not such strict supervision.
 Mir Morawetz told MT. Newlands that the interstate commerce commission could not arbitrate labor disputes be- cause no arbitration was enforceable. He said that the strikes which had resulted in so much damage to the country were due to the failure to enforce the law and to protect lives and property.
 Railroad Rates Have Increased.
 MT. Morawetz said that figures would show that railroad rates had increased. Senator Deliver took issue with this statement, saying that the report of the interestate commerce commission showed that there had been an increase of rail- read rates. Mir Morawetz said that fig ures would be procurN which would
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
Both Men Are AppIauded.

tco ,tinued on Second Passl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20

Replying to Senator carmack, MT. MO said that in order to prevent dis
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-26

There are several candidates for
mayor and city recorder on the Re
publican side and We presume the
Democrats will also have several and
then the independents can ply their
trade to perfection. The hungry horde
are sccnting the battle afar.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-26

Gordon and his followers who
claim the negroes have rcvoltcd
against the MuSkogcc Republican
Clrb are in the hands oi {. J. Jones
aud DR.: Sims. doubtless. who are
evidently behind the new daily. The
only revolt we have heard of is that
of Frank Reed, Sims and Jones. Cor
don oi course is a dodgcr aud Clark
Just got here yesterday.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-26

Frank Reed is chairman of the po-
litcal bastard club just organized
and Clark is secretary. This is pair
easy to beat Frank is to make the
noise and Clark to record same |,
is great scheme OF the two piottcrs
for the spring campaign
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-26

Congressman Murphy of Missouri
seems to be playing in good luck all
around. His lucky star j. in the as
,cndancy and IT the present rate Cot.
Douglas will I've lci, far in the rear III
his strenuous fight against the "Mys-
tcrious Stranger.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-26

The Santa Fc X. T. gets entrance
into MuSkogcc over the Midland Val
ley. This is anothc, great r. r. sys-
tenn fer Muskogcc and means much
for our town. With four great trunk
lines and others trying to break in
the future as a railroad center looks
bright,
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-26

not have bee nsincere when he said
he did not know the color Of DR..
Hill, and if he did not know his color,
he did not show his manhood, or try
to follow the example OF the Presi-
dent when he withdrew his recon-
mcndation, when he did find out that
DR.. Hill is colorcd man.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-26

Clark, Gordon, Sims. the Gold Bond
Bank ct al have taken part with {.
Bashful Douglas in the charges filed
against Judge Raymond These icl-
lows are to the negroes what Douglas
j. TO the whites.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-26

The fellows who believe that bolt
crs who come back will receive the
preference over those who have al
ways been loyal arc now organizing
independent political clubs.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-26

The appointment of DR., Leon it''i
al Boonvillc. Mo, as a member OF the
pension board of examiners for
Cooper county. located at Roonv'llc,
Mo-, seems to have brought the color
question again to the front. in that
section oi Missouri. Mr. AkinS upon
whose recommendation DIR. Hill was
appointed, il reports are true, has
withdrawn his recommendation. Mr.
\kins as the member oi the Rcpubli-
can committee from Missouri, could
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-26

The Cimctcr s;lll lives and in spite
III the uneratcfrl misrit, who have
conspircd TO arrange for onr death
will continue at the old stand for the
ensuing year. and il the old man docs
not "iall by the. waysidc" will CON
,inuc Tor the future.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-26

~ There will b, = test vote ON the
statehood bill next Friday and it is
The earnest desire al every citizen of
the Indian Territory thai we get out
vi the present condition oI Territory
hood and come into statehood III the
year Of 1000.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-26

It looks like the Statehood bill III
So far as the Indian Territory and
Oklahoma is concerned is a sure
winner and that the new state OF Ok
lahoma is certainty. '...
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-26

The Gold Bond Bank paper comes
out with an article with the hcadlin,
OF Negro Leaders Revolt" and
names Frank Reed only aS a revolt
We always thought Frank was a
leader, but never knew that he had
the attribute Of being leaders (pluraD
but since DR.. Sims paper says it's
true We gucss they are right.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-26

We are in favor ~ doing even. and
exact justice to Al men regardless oi
race color, or party aii'liat!on. but
-c can't see how Republican paper
like the Phoenix can say such things
about Mayor Rutherford aS II does
aud then oppose him for anything he
might desire in political way. Is ii
possible that the Phoenix Is about I"
jump the fence ard get on the other
tide OF the political fence?
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-26

Niblack, member of the Okla
hnma legislature has introduced a
bill To eliminate negroes as Office
holders. OF course Nib is a Demo
crat and yet there are negroes who
will assist these devils into office and
make excuses for them. We have
some of this kind Of political miShts
in Muskogee who are now planning
organizations To help our old enemy
Democracy by fooling the ignorant
negro Any kind OF Republican is
better than Niblack and his black
henchmcn who organize independent
! clubs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-05
SANATORIUMS.
ONLY REPRESENTATIVE FOUND
Young Woman of Trading Stamp Com.
pany Left to ExnIsin

Miss Marie I. Carroll, eighteen years old,
of Hoboken, N j., the lone representative
of the White Diamond Trading Stamp Com
pany in Jersey City, so far as the police
could learn, was arraigned in court there
of women who hold trading stamps issued
by the concern, and who have had an idea
that the company doesn't intend to take the
trouble to redeem them with various ar
ticles, ornamental as we'll as useful. ac-
cording to its promises.
Miss Carroll was held by Justice Manning
in $500 bail for the grand jury.
The young woman had charge of the COM
pany's premium store in Bowers street. Jer-
sey City Heighs. 1t was stocked with the
loveliest kind of things. so the women Of
the neighborhood say, and hundreds of
housewives We're saving stamps for the
purpose of turning them In and getting
premiums.
Early in the morning two furniture vans
stopped in front of the store, and it looked
likely to belated travellers in the neighbour
hood that the White Diamond Trading
stamp Company had planned to move un-
der cover of darkness. A policeman put
stop to the operations and the truck
men We're taken to the sixth precinct sta
ton. They explained that they had re-
ceived their orders from a man employed
by the Commercial Trading Company Of
Newark. The men were released, but the
goods stayed in the store.
The police say that one Abraham D.
Marx is the head Of the White Diamond
Trading Stamp Company. They learned
from the Newark police that a man Of
Marks description sold the stock of the
Bowers street store to the Newark concern
A warrant for his arrest has been issued.