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Arizona republican., 1905-06-26
American dunnery.

The recent target practice on the battleship Kentucky is another object lesson in American gunnery. A tar yards distant (not quite a mile). the mark being 21 by r feet in size. One gunner fired 14 shots in a minute and hit the target 13 times. Another fired 13 times and made a hit each time. Two other gunners fired 13 times a minute and made 12 hits each. The weapon used was a five-inch gun, and the craftsmanship was remarkable. Af- ter all is said, it is gunnery that counts in naval warfare. and this trial indicates that the Kentucky would have no cause to fear any battleshiD in the world.
 So far as reports received indicate anything they show that the destruc- tion of the Russian fleet in the sea of Japan was caused by gunfire. The torpedo boats did great damage in the fight, it is true. but only after the fleet of the Japanese. The torpedo boat is absolutely useless against such gun fire as that of the Kentucky. How could it be possible to launch a tor pedO against a gunner who could hit the fimsy little craft carrying the weapon thirteen times in a minute This single five inch gun would sink a dozen torpedo boats before one of them could get within range to launch it's torpedo. Whatever may be the ef- fectiveness of the torpedo under cer- tain circumstances. it is absolutely impotent before such gunnery as this. It does not require a weapon of the dimensions of a five-inch piece to de- stroy a torpedo boat, and the Ken lucky gunner could fire more than twice the number of shots with a semi-au- tOmatic weapon which would be quite sufficient to sink one of the little tor pedO craft. A considerable fleet of torpedo boats would exist less than one minute before a single battleship carrying the Kentucky's gunners, for it is to ba remembered that in che test mentioned both the firing plat form and tho target wera unstable, as they would be in actual warfare on blue water
Arizona republican., 1905-06-26
Park Benlamln,s osIerIsm.

The average age of commanding of ficers of the Japanese navy is about forty-two years. Admiral Togo is forty eight. No Japanese rear-admir- al is over fifty years of age. The Jap anese navy is officered by young men.
 The youngest rear admiral in the United States navy is older than To- go. The youngest American captain on the list would have been superan- nuated long ago if he were in the Jap anese navy. All of our captains are past flfty-five. Ike American navy is commanded by elderly men.
 The spirit of Oslerism evidently an imates some of the comment recently uttered on this contrast between the two navies. MT. Park Benjamin, for example, says in an article recently published in the Independent. discuss ing the lessons of Togo's victory: "The dash and vigor of the Japanese attack would, of itself, indicate that
Arizona republican., 1905-06-26
BOUND. TO SEE.

Since the wreck of a train of the Gollmar Brothers circus at Kempton, Ind. last week, one of their large el- ephants refuses to board or alight from her car. It requires a block and tackle to get her aboard, and the same means to get her to alight. once in the car, she immediately butts her head through to see what Is going on.
 At the l.. E. & w. station at Hart ford City. Ind. yesterday. the animal noticed the water spout exending from the water tank and wrapped her trunk around 1t and pulled it off, al most pulling the big tank over.
Arizona republican., 1905-06-26

Even bad coffee should never fur nish grounds for divorce.-Philadel- phia Record
Arizona republican., 1905-06-26
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
 CuTMnock School of Expression
Summer Session

Beginning July 10th and continu- ing six weeks, at Cumnock Hall.
 Course Embraces Reading, Voice Culture, English Literature and Phys. ical Culture. Only school in the west in which a definite and regular course IS offered in these studies.
 Faculty Includes Mrs. Addie Mur- phy Grigg, Director; Mrs. Dorothea Hayden, Ida M. Leonard, Ada I. Heinenann, Louise WOodard, Alice Williamson, Paul England.
 Session at Venice. In addition to the term at Los Angeles, there will be an eight weeks course, beginning July 10th, at Venice-of America Ocean Park, Cal.
 Terms reasonable Write for de- tails. Beautiful new Summer Cata- logue mailed free upon request.
 CUMNOCK SCHOOL OF EXPRESSION 1900 South FisusTOs st, Los AnaeIes
Arizona republican., 1905-06-26
IMPORTANCE OF NUMERICAL sU.
 PERTORITY.

It is impossible, We think, to find in history troops better than the Japan 1 ese, more fierce and obstinate in at tack more grimly tenacious in defence. more simple in their requirements, more unflinchingly patient under hard ships, more uncomfortable in the face of obstacles. It may be that the French under Ma ooleon were better marchers; though even on this score the perform
 ance of the Japanese during the move
 ment to the west of Mukden warrant considerable skeDticism as to the ac-
 curacy of deprecatOry criticism on that
 score. But so far as our present in
 formation extends, no infantry, from
 the time of Caesar to the present day,
 has ever shown such complete a dis
 regard for all the dangers and diffi-
 culties of war, or has carried more se-
 enely to it's logical conclusion the the
 ory that annihilation is better than de-
 feat Yet even these amazing soldiers
 have not been able to dispense with
 the advantage of numerical superior
 ity. How, then, can a State whose manhood is nurtured under ideals of life
 and conduct far different from those which animate the Japanese safely forego the resource of numbers? That
 small bodies of men, well handled. have produced. and will continue to
 produce great local effect on a. field of battle may be freely admitted; but that any soldier or statesman. cognizant of the infinite chances of war and of the varied play of national character, would willingly stake his country's existence on the hypothesis that her soldiers will on all occasions prove themselves su- perior to those of a well-armed and we'll l-disciplined enemy, appears to us, in tte face of the experiences of the present campaign, inconceivable.--F. II. F. cunliffe, in The COrnhill Magazine.
Arizona republican., 1905-06-26

The elephant is the mother of a babe a week old. and her actions since the wreck have been remarkable, and are attributed to the love and fear for the safety of her babe.-Chicago Inter- Ocean.
Arizona republican., 1905-06-26
That Sell Are Always in Demand
 THE WILEY B. ALLEN co.

247-4s EAST WASHINGTON ST, 4 is of  
 
  a a shipment
  Dealers 247-
Arizona republican., 1905-06-26

The man who knows his own weak ness also realizes his own strength.-% Philadelphia Record.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
WILL MAKE PROTEST.
Corea Does Not Want National Patriot
 ism Destroyed.

Paris November 29.--The Corean min ister, Min Yeung Tchan, in an interview with the correspondent of the Associated Press today, he was taking tram to sail for the United States. taking the President message. asking the United States not to sever diplomatic relations with Corea. said in case his mission was unsuccessful, 1t would mean the end of the Corean government and Corean nat ionality.
 The Coreans. the minister added, do not decline to recognize Japanese predom- nance in Corea, but they do not wish to see their methods. institutions and GUS toms transformed into Japanese methods, institutions and customs. thus undeniably involving great consequences to the patri- otism of the Coreans. The minister how ever. was hopeful of success through President Rooseyelt's mediation and con- cluded with saying that the Emperor and people of Corea while fully recognizing the Japanese rights as paragraphed in the Russo-Japanese treaty regard the violent means which the Japanese adopt in gov erning Corea as unjust and claim that the powers should not permit It
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
Was Charged Win Accepting
 Two Salaries
NOT THE ONLY ONE REMISS
Postoffce Starts This Morning Under the New Plan Recently Outlined By Cortelyou-The Anniston
 Building About Ready.

Washington. November 29.-(Special.)- The attorney general today removed from office Julius Sternfeld, assistant district attorney of the middle Alabama district. Sternfeld was the regular assistant dis trict attorney at Montgomery on salary of $500 per annum. During the progress of the peonage cases he was appointed a special assistant attorney at rate of 5000 per annum. Sternfeld put both salaries down in his pocket, which is contrary to law and he accordingly has been fired by the department
 From what can be learned about the case 1t seems to be doubtful if Sternfeld was any more culpable than the depart ment in failing to properly audit it's own accounts. At any rate the action of the department in monthly sending to Stern field the two salaries plainly indicates that Sternfeld was not the only one remiss in his duties. This. however, is something liable to happen in any department pre- sided over by Attorney General Moody. It is reported that Sternfeld and District Attorney Reese divided up the extra salary which the former was receiving. MT. Reese denies the charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
BIG SAW MILL IS
 TO BE DISMANTLED
Town of Stanton VIII Soon Be De- serted By the Many
 Employees.

Stanton, November 29-(Special) )-Next Tuesday the big saw mill plant. known as the Gregory X Coe Lumber Co.,, that was purchased by the F.. F. Jackson Lum- Der Co.,, of Rderville, this summer will be shut down preparatory to it's removal.
 This plant has been running regularly for more than twenty-five years. and many of the operators as well the proprietors who have built elegant and costly homes will have to abandon them and go elsewhere for employment. The railroad that ran out many miles to their timber land will be diverted and run to Rderville.
 The founders of this mill Messrs. Greg ory &s Coe. who were running foundry and machine shop in Selma at the time, have both long been dead
 E. Stanton. who was the superintendent of the old S. R. & D. R. R.. for whom the place was named, was killed in a wreck at Dunklin's bridge near Burnsville only n short time before the min was located here and the sudden death this summer of Mir Elabash the efficient manager for several years led to the sale. So the closing down of the mill, the deaths of the founders and manager, and the con sequent exodus from the place. puts 1t in position that some future Goldsmith may sing of 1t as the deserted village: {: Sweet Auburn, lovliest village of the plain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
PIG IRON MARKET
 QUIET BUT STRONG
FEW TRANSACTIONS ARE RE. CORDED IN FOUNDRY GRADES. SOFTENING IN PRICE OF COKE IS NOTED.

New York, November 29.-The Iron Age tomorrow will say:
 So far as pig iron is concerned, the mar kets have quieted down, but maintain their full strength. There have been few large transactions in foundry grades. Last week the leading interest purchased 2500 tons of basic pig in the eastern markets for delivery to the Pencoyd Works. For the first time in many months there has been a softening in the price of coke, which Is due to the fact that makers have rushed every available unit of plant into commission, and that there has been a better supply. In the l4te orc trade the movement which began some time ago with the booking of one large firm at an advance of 25 cents per ton over last year, has now spread. and buyers and sellers have met on the basis of an advance of 50 cents per ton, which makes the basic for Bessemer ore range $4.25 for the next season.
 The international markets have been gaining in strength. An international incl dent has been the capture by the steel corporation of round lot of girder rails for London tramways. In the domestic rail markets the principal transactions have been the sale of 25,000 tons addi- tional to the Gould roads and 1S,000 tons to the Lehigh Valley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
M'CUE CHILDREN
 MUST PAY COSTS
Governor Disapproves Petition That They Be Relieved From
 Paying s36o9.42.

Richmond Va. November 29.-The governor today disapproved a petition from four children of J. Samuel McCue, ex-mayor of Charlottesville, who was hanged in February for the murder of his wife. that they be relieved of the ne- cessity of paying the costs of the pros- ecution and execution of their father as required under the Virginia laws.
 The petition for the remission of the costs in the case. which amounted to S3609 42, was presented to the governor for the children by the executors of the McCue estate, and was by him turned over to the attorney general for an opin- ion on the point involved. The attorney generals opinion was submitted today, and the governor indorsed on the petition a denial of the children's request. saying that he was unauthorized 10 make the re- mission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
Starts Under New ReaIme.

The postoffice tomorrow starts under the new revision of duties mapped out by Postmaster General Cortelyou. The most important change is shifting the appoint ment of postmasters from the fourth as- sistant to the first assistant, MT. Hitch cock.
 MT. Cortelyou, with his years of ex- perience in department work found that the changes he will inaugurate were necessary to bring the departments work up to the proper standard and 1t Is ex- pected that the new plan will give perfect satisfaction to all concerned. Under the new order MY Hitchcock becomes the "headsman" of the administration the term formerly applied to the fourth as- sistant. who now devotes most of his time to the growing demands of the rural free delivery service
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
FIRE IN SAN FRANCISCO. Burns for Six Hours In Spite of Heavy
 Rain.

San Francisco. November @.-A nre started from an unknown cause early to- day in the cigar box factory of Ellis & Gantadin, in Freemont street, in the heart of the manufacturing district, burned hercely for six hours, despite a heavy rain, and caused loss of $l,25o.Ooo.
 The Union Works and the Golden State Miners Foundry company are the heav fest losers. The original plant of the Union Works now used as its mining and general machinery branch was complete Iy eutted. Thousands of patterns. many of which can scarcely be replaced were destroyed The Golden State Miners, di- rectly adjoining. makers of the immense dredges now used in mining operations. also lost all their patterns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
Opposition for Senators.

Every day there appears in some admin stration organ reports of serious opposi- ton which will confront certain republi- can senators when they come up for re- election. It so happens that all the sen- ators who are to receive this opposition are opposed to the Presidents ideas on railroad legislation or who are doubtful. It is declared today that Senator Elkins of West Virginia and Senator Millar of Nebraska have strenuous opposition in their states and number of candidates are mentioned for the places they now hold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
Growing Animosty Toward squiers.

Havana November 29.-Offcials think Cuba would be humbled before the world if an American warship assisted in keep Ing order. This matter appears to have caused climax in the growing animosity to MT Squiers.
 On the social side MT. Squiers main tained beautiful and costly home which was the center of social life of the Gu bans as well as the Americans. He en- tertained Cubans there on numberless oc- casions but the American minister was never invited to dine at any Cuban home except on rare and formal occasions at the palace.
 President Palma says the government has made no complaint against Mir. Squiers. and added that he deeply regret ted that the minister had resigned. Secretary O'Farrell said: T cannot re- member the precise language of our dis patch regarding the Isle of Pines matter. Possibly there was something in that message which was considered adverse to the minister"
 Members of the cabinet expressed the greatest surprise and regret at the min ister's resignation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
McCurdy Under Fire.

New York November 29.-The resigna. ton of Richard A. McCurdy as president of the Mutual Life Insurance company was the most important development or the life insurance investigation today. President McCurdys management has been a subject of inquiry by the legisia- tive investigating committee which has brought out the fact that during his pres jdency very large commissions were paid to his son. Robert H. McCurdy, and his son-in-law, Louis A. Thebaud. The out come of the struggle to secure control or the Mutual Life Insurance company is awaited with interest.
 One interesting feature of the insurance investigation today was the 'rhanksgiv- ing proclamation" to the policy holders by Senator w. w. Armstrong, chairman of the investigating committee in which he advised them against allowing their poli- ces to lapse because of anything revealed in the investigation and told them they are in a better position now then before the investigation began. and that the investigation promoted legislation to safe- guard their interests.
 It was shown that in several years which Mir McClelland was not a senator he was a retainer by the Mutual Life In- surance company at 5000 year and Mir. Hughes had much difficulty in obtaining a statement of what he did to earn that retainer. He said he appeared before leg islative commissions to argue bank tax and franchise tax bills. MT. McClelland had just stated that he was never em- ployed by the Equitable Life Assurances society when Mir. Hughes showed him voucher for $500 paid by that society to the firm of which Mir. MeClelland is member It was written In his hand writing but MT McClelland said he could not remember it. It was credited to water company account" as were also other vouchers paid by the Equitable so- ciety to w. N. Johnson and Charles T. Lewis. amounting to $500.
 Going After Hamilton.
 John C. Mccall son of the president of the New York Life Insurance company told the commission today that Andrew 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
Will Ship Christmas Boxes.

Washington. November 29.-At the re- quest of the navy department, Assistant Secretary Oliver of the war department has instructed general superintendents of the army transport service to ship on army transports to the Philippines any Christmas boxes consigned to officers or enlisted men of the United States marine corps which may be forwarded to him for such ShiDmentS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
Havana Is Pleased.

Havana, November 29.-The letter of Secretary of State Root to Charles Ray nard, president of the American club of the Isle of Pines. defining the attitude of the United States government toward the proposed formation of a territorial gov ernment for the Isle of Pines was cabled to Havana by the Cuban minister at Washington. MT. Quesada, and read at . cabinet meeting today. The letter met with the warmest approval of the officials hoga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
Effort to Raise Salaries.

Efforts will be made at the coming ses- sion to secure an increase in the salaries of members of Congress as well as that of the President. Representative Brownlow of Tennessee Is expected to introduce a bill along these lines and is said to be assured of strong support. All congress- men are in favor of increase in their sal aries but few will vote for it,,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
Attempt to Wreck Florida Flyer.

Evansville, Ind, November 29.-A dis astrous wreck was narrowly averted near the cutoff at Upton station on the Louis- vile and Nashville in Posey county last night by the discovery by two farmers of a large cross tie bolted securely across the rails. The men removed the tie. Eff teen minutes later the eastbound Florida flyer passed. The neighborhood is sparse Iy settled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
Cold Weather in Montana.

Helena. Mont. November 29.-The coldest weather of the present winter is reported by the government observer today. Havre reports "A degrees below zero. The cold weather delayed the Northern Pacific and Great Northern passenger trains several hours
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
Is Unanimously Accepted.

The resignation was accepted unani- mously, and the trustees passed a resolu- ton in which they express hope that much needed rest may afford the relief reouislte for such recovery as may be hoped for at his time of life, and assure him of their best wishes for his future comfort and happiness in walks more congenial to his present tastes and inci- nations"
 The resignation of Justice Rufus Peck ham of the United States supreme court as a trustee of the Mutual also was pre- sented to the board of trustees at to- days meeting. The resignation was ac- ee pted. Justice Peckham has been trus- tee of the Mutual for more than twenty wears,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
Coal Mill Start South.

Pittsburg November 29.-The heavy rains of the past two days and the high waters have brought rise in the river and will enable boats with nearly ten million bushels of coal to start south early tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
Resignation of Mutual President is Unanimously Accepted by
 the Board of Trustees
M'CALL GOING ID PARIS
 ID BRING BACK HAMILTON
Charles p. Mccleland Is Confronted With Some Unpleasant Things. Armstrong Tells Policy
 Holders to Hold

New York, November 29.-Richard A. McCurdy today resigned as president of the Mutual Life Insurance company. His resignation was accepted by the board of trustees and Frederick Cromwell, treas urer of the Mutual. was named as his temporary successor.
 While no definite announcement was made regarding the selection of a per- manent successor for MT McCurdy. it was consistently reported that the presi- dency of the company had been offered to James H. EclSes, who was comptrol- istration of President Cleveland, MT. Eckles is now president of tho Com- mercial National bank of Chicago.
 Mir. McCurdy's resignation was submitt- ed to the board of trustees in a letter in which he declared that his condition of health imperatively demanded his immed- fate retirement from active business. lie had been dissuaded from severing his connection with the company last Juno when he reached the age of 70 years 'only by the serious disturbances which pre- viously had arisen in insurance affairs"
 In view of these conditions he believed it his duty to remain at his post He found however, that he oyer-estimated his physical strength and IL was upon advice of his physicians that he ten- dered his resignation,
 MT MeCurdy'a letter follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
Anniston Building About Ready.

The treasury department announces that the postoffice and custom house building at Annston, Ala, will be ready for occupancy by January 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
Operators VIII Strike.

St. Petersburg, November 2s-'ll D m.,- The operators of the St. peterspurg teie- =, r,,dnirht. It is not known whether communication can be maintained, as most of the military operators were ar rastsd yesterday for sedition. and as the csh,e operators, though they are for eirners. may be intimidated into leaving their keys. ,,, .,,,u
 The line to Finland is stil worhihs.
 rhsra is no news from Sebastopol.