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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
President Almost Ignored.

President Roosevelt must feel keenly not only the way Congress has turned him down on his pet hobby, railroad Legislation. but, in fact, nearly every single recommendation he made to the legislative branch of the government at the beginning of the present session of Congress
 With the work of the session practi- cally concluded, and in a comparison of it's acts with the Pres4~ent's message last December, 1t appears that the great in- crease in the navy is about the only thing President Roosevelt has to be de- lighted over. A score of recommendations made by him fell upon deaf ears. If it were not for the naval bill he would have almost drawn blank
 Briefly stated, the President made the following recommendations, none of which have been enacted into laws: Railroad legislation, enactment of employers lia- bility law requiring railroad companies to make provision for safety of railroad men; the appointment of commission to make a study of employers liability; requiring railroads to adopt block signal system; limiting hours of labor for rail road employees: consolidation of forest work in the department of agriculture: appropriation for Jamestown exposition; reorganization of the consular service; the enactment or desirable national quarantine law; currency reform; mer- chant marine; revision of naturalization laws; to remedy bribery and corruption in federal elections; to remedy delays in criminal prosecutions; admitting delegate from Alaska and general Alaskan legis- lation; Hawaiian legislation increase in number of officers of the army; reduction of Philippine tariff; ratification of arbi- tration treaties.
 The treaties were ratified, but not in a manner to suit the President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
Hand Grtnade3 are Hurled
 Across the RaTines
RUSSIANS BURN THE TOWN
laps Capture Machine Guns, Num- ber of Rifles and Ammunition. Russians Leave 15o
 Dead.

St. Petersburg. March 1,-Q:50 a. m.)- Last evenings news from Msnchuria Is of the most important nature, the Asso- clatcd Press dispatch from Mukden, which was transmitted at noon Tuesday indicating that a general battle was be- ginning along the whole of the 100 mnes of front occupied by the two armies.
 General Kuropatkins appears to have taken a leaf out of Field Marshal oya- mas book and replied to General Ku- roki's attack on the. Russian left by a counter attack on the Japanese left in which General Eaulbarus' initial suc- cess Is better for the Russians than the best efforts of General Grippenberg. the Russian vanguard being established at the outskirts of ,sandiapu. At the same time General Kuropatkin delivered a blow against the Japanese center. seiz- Ing railroad bridge across the Shakhe river These reports. therefore, give a more hopeful aspect to the situation, as the Russian army. though driven out of Da Pass, appears 10 have succeeded in stopping. at least for the moment. the further advance of the Japanese eastward and beaten off the attack on the center.
 The effect of yesterdays developments on General Kuropatkin's reported inten- ton to withdraw from the Shakhe, is problematical. Retirement in the face of an enemy, which is extremely hazardous under any circumstances, Is doubly dan gerous when the armies are grappling n a general engagenest. but if General KurolN succeeds in rolling up the Rus sian left much farther the perilous ex- pedient rley become necessary. The counter strokes on tho right and center may poesihly loe intended to cover the withdrawing of traipsl and stores. If. however. General Kal bpatkfl is deter mined to stand and fight out the battle, on the line which lie has held during the winter and if he should be able to ad- minister vigorous check to General Ku- roki, he has secured a position for his second move in the great game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
STOESSEL LEAVES
 FOR ST. PETERSBURG
SAYS IN SPEECH AT MOSCOW THAT HE SURRENDERED TO AVOID @E SLAUGHTER OF MEN B B'.ScsAULT.

Nose 9 :, ebruary 2s-General Stoessel. who o/ Ere this. evening for St. Peters bur ended services at the Tcheudoff m' 0 Try with his wife this morning. z o s,p Duchess Sergius, who also was at, invited General and Mrs. stoessel
 1reakfast with her.
 he mayor of Moscow, accompanied by officials of the municipality. accompanied them to the church.
 General stoessel, in replying to the mayors speech of welcome. spoke feel ingly of the necessity that had forced him to surrender Port Arthu which he said he had only done as last resort, and in order to avoid the slaughter that would have resulted from the taking of the city by assault
 He said that until the last moment they had hoped for relief from General Kuro- patkin and Vice Admiral Rojestvensky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
SKELETONS ARE FOUND.
Remains at Chattanooga Believed to
 Be Those of Federal Soldiers.

Chattanooga, Tenn, February 28- In removing hill ia the eastern part of the city to supply dirt for the ap- breaches of viaduct worl1men have. during the past two days, unearthed twenty skeletons, supposed to be the remains of federal soldiers. Brass but tons bearing the insignia of the union forces were found near the skeletons.
 It is the general opinion that the re- mains are these of federal soldiers killed in the desperate assaults on Missionary ridge and who were hasti- ly buried in trenches, being forgotten during the subsequent severe battles and campaigns of this vicinity. The indications are that many more skele- tons will be removed before the work is completed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
DR. HARPER SHOWS
 MARVELLOUS GRIT
Sits Up In Bed and Dictates Numerous Letters-Physlclan Greatly
 Encouraged.

Chicago, February 2S.-President w R. Harper, of the University of Chicago, although it is less than week since the operation was performed upon him that revealed cancer of the colon, was today sitting up in his bed at the Presbyterian hospital, attending to his duties as head of the university.
 With his private secretary at his bed side, Dr. Harper dictated many letters and disposed of considerable business during the day. The surgeons and hos pital attendants are surprised by Dr. Harper's display of will power. He Is apparently determined to conquer the dread disease that has hold of him, and with such spirit the surgeons are show ing more hope as to the employment of X-ray treatment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
NOTABLE EVENTS ARE
 EXPECTED ON SATURDAY

by any special manifestation, and plans there are any, have not yet reached the men or the liberal leaders.
 On the other hand. 1t seems certain that the recently revived council of min isters, at it's weekly sessions is consider ing the all-important question of reform and evolving governmental alterations of a momentous character; but what form these are to take 1t is impossible to as- certain with positiveness. Presumably the council is discussing means of bringing the government and people in touch. A definite announcement of the ministers decision, as to the nature of the proposed reforms, Is not expected for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01

St. Petersburg. March 1.-Qz:35 q. m.)- Next Saturday being the anniversary of the emancipation of the serfs, rumors have been in circulation that day has been selected for some notable events of divers natures. According to some of these rumors. the workmen are planning an immense revolutionary demonstration. while, according to other reports. the gov ernment intends to commemorate the an- niversary by issuing manifesto assem- bling some form of legislative body. It was stated positively yesterday. however, that there was no intention on the part of the government to signalize the day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
Hundreds of Witnesses Summoned.

Chicago, February 2S.-The twenty three men who are to appear March 20, to be empanelled as a grand jury to hear tes- timony from more than 200 witnesses in connection with the meat trust investi- gation, have all been served with sum- monses by deputy United States marshals. The identity of the jurors will not be made public until the venire has been empanelled and the members sworn. The jury will then be under charge of deputy United States marshals. Three witnesses yet remain unserved with subpoenas. Deputy United States marshals are searching for the missing trio.
 
 apparent advancement towards the ad- mission of any or all of territories. The appearance on the scene of delegate-elect Andrews. of New, Mexico, is said to be another block in the way of accomplish ing legislation at this session. w. R., or Buck" Andrews formerly from Penn sylvania, was a great friend and politi- cal lieutenant of the late Senator Quay. and 1t was on account of his senatorial aspirations that Senator Quay made such a fight for statehood in the Hast con gress.
 Senator Penrose is now espousing An drews cause. and according to the com mon report will not allow any bill to be- cony5 a law that does not admit New Mexico. His position is thus very simi- lar to that of Speaker Cannon, who also stands against the admission of Okla homa and Indian Territory also. At thia stage of the legislative game the Senator prevents action. hence the obvious futil- ity of an agreement in conference. which cannot be carried through the senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
Russians Seize Bridge.

Mukden. February 2s.-Qe D. m)-The Russians have seized the head of the bridge across the ShalShe river in the center of the Japanese lines assisted by artillery firing of particular energy from Putiloff hill and Novgorod hill.
 The seizure of the railroad bridge across the Shakhe river was the occasion of sharp combat The Russians succeeded in surprising the Japanese bridge guards. and after being reinforced beat off all attempts of the Japanese to regain 1t.
 The Japanese are using heavy artillery in the bombardment of Putiloff hill and Novogorod hill and this is believed to be preliminary to an attempt to storm them. The losses to the defending force are insignificant.
 The road of artillery firing is echolng unceasngly from the mountains to the eastward. to the low flats Of the Hun river valley. the scene of General Grip penbergs repulse
 The fight appears to be developing Tn intensity along the whole line
 Ten determined attacks opposite fan- sintung and west of Vanupudzi were all repulsed with heavy loss. The situation on the Russian left flank is unchanged as compared with Monday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
May Sit During Vacation.

Washington. February 2s. = Senator Kean today reported iron. the committee on interstate commerce resolution in- structing the committee to sit during the recess of Congress to consider the ques- ton of additional legislation to regulate interstate comm cree and to authorize the interstate commerce commission to fix rates of freights and fares, and to acquire further information as to inter- state commerce, including violations or evasions of the anti-rebate law and in- cluding refrigerator and other private car systems, industrial railway tracks, switching charges and the like.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
GIVE UP THE FIGHT.
Attempt to End Grain War Abandoned
 By Railroads.

Chicago, February 2S-An attempt by railroad presidents and traffic managers of several railroad companies to end the destructive grain war today ended in failure, and the meeting adjourned until Friday morning.
 It was argued that the fight between the lines running to the gulf and the sea board would react on the railroads in Congress. and In view of the dangers of adverse rate legislation the fight would have to end.
 A factor in the proposed settlement was that the destruction of the eleva- tors and docks of the Illinois Central railroad at New Orleans had greatly re- duced facilities for handling export grain at southern ports.
 It was argued that the old uniform rates should be revised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
Japs Capture chinehocheng.

Washington February 2S.-The Japan csc legation today received the following official advices:
 "Our detachment on February 23, att tackled enemy at Chinghocheng thirty miles east of Pensiho. Strong snow storm and deep nature of ground and melting lee of Tatseho greatly hindered our movements but by noon our first l-ne managed to press closely enemy's po- sition and deliver fierce attack.
 Enemy, consisting of sixteen battal- ions with twenty guns and holding strong position with several rows of defensive works, offered stout resistance. At day break of February 24 we renewed att tack, followed by grenade fighting and in the evening Chinhocheng fell Into our hands Enemy retreated northward burn Ing Chinhocheng, leaving 150 dead We captured three machine guns, a number or rifles and ammunition. Enemy's losses believed to be considerable. No case of frost bite in our army"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
MONUMENT TO SHAKESPEARE.
Movement Set on Foot for an Inter
 national Tomb.

London, February 28.-A large and rep resentative gathering at the Mansion House today under the presidency or Lord Mayor Pound appointed a commit tee to organize a scheme for an interna- tional monument to Shakespeare, to be erected in London, the London County Council having agreed to provide suita- bIe site. The committee is headed by the Princess Louise Duchess oi Arsyip. l's representative character can De Jnoseo by the fact that 1t contains the names or Premier Balfour Ambassadors Cnoate' Cambon and Wolff f-Metiernicn anu pia. ttcaIIv ali the other ambassadors and ministers. Committees would be formed, It was announced, in America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
Favor Statehood Legislation.

Sentiment is crystalizing on both sides of the Senate chamber in favor of state hood legislation of some kind. and it is believed that if the House would consent to accept Oklahoma and Indian Territory combined and disregard the other two territories, there would be no objection in the Senate.
 However. the House managers are hold ing out, and unless Speaker Cannon is making a big bluff, the measure bids fair to die in committee. Should thero be no agreement by tomorrow. Senator Bailey of Texas announced today that he would move to discharge the committee This will bring the subject up in the Senate again and the Texas Senators and others are expected to have something inter esting to say.
 The confereez on the Stfehood bill broke up tonight witholut rakins any
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
Confidence In Wallace.

The conference committee on the Mann canal bill is still hung up with no agree ment in sight. The House side is insist ing upon the abolition of the commits sion but the Senate is reluctant to con- sent In discussing the progress of work on the canal Representative Hepburn of Iowa, said today that he thought the time for completion had been exaggerat- ed and that in five years the commerce of the world would be passing through
 whether 1t Is to be high level or a high sea level canal is a question to be settled by the engineers and not by a congressional committee" said MT. Hep burn. q am willing to take Mir. Wal laces's advice and dig it to the sea level if he thinks it to be the best plan"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
sands suceeeds Brown.on.

Washington, February s-Secretary Morton announced today that Rear Ad- miral James H. Sands would succeed Captain Brownson as secretary of the naval academy some time in June or July next, when, Captain Browuton will assume command of the armoured cruiser squadron of the North Atlantic fleet, and that Rear Admiral E. w. Dicks will suc- ceed Rear Admiral Sands in command of the Coast squadron.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
Fighting Along Whole Line.

Mukden, February 2s.-(Noon)- Fighting is in progress today along the whole line, the Japanese attacking everywhere. All attacks this morning were beaten back. and the Russians made counter attacks at many places. On the right flank the Russians occupied the village of Voatatz- si which is close to sandiapu, and from that position hurled hand grenades across the intervening ravine into the Jap trenches in Sandiapu. causing heavy loss and great disorder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
House Passes Court Measure.

The Bankhead-Bowie Alabama Judicial district bill was called up in the House by Representative Bowie this morning and passed.
 The bill in brief transfers Hale Dallas and Perry to the southern district, and provides for holding court twice a year at both Selma and Tuscaloosa
 It is expected that the bill will pass the Senate and become a law before ad- journment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
MRS, CODY WANTS HER BUFFALO BILL Says She Loves Husband Who
 Seeks Divorce GIVES PRIVATE TESTIMONY Says She Never Gave Him Dragons Blood" O.. Any Kind of Poi
 son While He Was
 Sick.
GIVES PRIVATE TESTIMONY

North Platt Neb. February 2S-Mrs. Louise Cody today took the witness stand in defense of her character and good name which has been assailed by ". F. Cody Buffalo BID in his peti- ton for dlviree Mrs. Cody emphatieally denied that she had ever attempted to poison her husband or that she had ad- minlstered dragons blood or any other poison for the purpose of getting con- tro over him.
 The hearing was held behind closed doors in the law offices of Mrs. Cody 8 attorneys Mrs. Cody testified that she was married to Colonel Cody at St. Louis forty years ago, when she was 22 years of age.
 At the time we were married she sad "Colonel Cody was employed on the plains of Kansas as teamster and shortly after became engaged as hun ter of Buffalo with railroad contractors on the Kansas division of the Union Pacific.
 .'in 1868 we moved to what was then Fort McPherson, Neb, where Colonel Cody became a scout for the govern ment. Colonel Cody and did not have serious trouble during our residence at Fort McPherson. The colonel went on the stage in 1874 and shortly after this he took us to Rochester N. Y., where we lived for four years.
 At the expiration of this time, we came back to Nebraska and located here at North Platte"
 Mrs Cody did you ever administer a 4., f'pHN lulilu that would injure him2'
 No sir I never did"
 "You doctored the colonel when he suf- fered from minor ailments, did you not?'
 'Yes, sir; I doetored him and gave him different kinds of medicine for his little troubles which he drank"
 "Did you ever administer dragon blood for the purpose of making the col onel love you more and other women less?"
 "No, sir, and I don't know what 'dra- gon's blood is Never saw and never heard of such thing,
 "Dld you ever give the Colonel any ' tiinR to make Iilfs siekf' No. sir"
 "Did you ever poison him?"
 "No. sir"
 Mrs Cody declared she had never told Mrs Boyer Ca witness Tor the piaihtliD' or any other person that she had ever drugged her husband to make him love her or gain control over him, SO that he would sign certain papers for her.
 Mrs. Cody denied that she was ever in- toxicated as had been testified by wit nesses for the plaintiff. She never drank liquor except for medicinal purposes. she said and never used profane nor obscene language.
 DO you still love Colonel Cody?" asked the attorney.
 "Yes he is the father of my children. and love him still"
 DO you desire reconciliation at this timer"
 ''Yes, I do; but I think that the Col onel ought to retract the poisoning &C., cusation.'
 "would you be glad to see him now?"
 "Yes: I would gladly welcome him home"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
President Approves RIll.

The President has approved the bill returning the Confederate flags.
 General Ainsworth, military secretary, said the Alabama flags will be sent to Governor Jelks in about a month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
clayton Is Confirmed.

The Senate has confirmed the nomina- ton of J. W. Clayton for the Ensley portoffice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01

----~-----~-~--~-~--->-- left flush on the jaw but he countered to the body with left.
 Went to Close Quarters.
 Found 5-They went to close quarters. Nelson then chased Corbett about the ring continually. Corbett drew him to a clinch. Corbett swung left to the face. but Nelson countered with right to the head. Corbett then uppercut with left to the chin and Nelson countered with right and left to the face and body. Cor bett then hooked his left to the jaw and in a mix Nelson uppercut him with left to the jaw and drove in a forceful right to the jaw Nelson followed his advant- age sending in right and left to the face. dazng Corbett, and bringing blood from Corbett's mouth. Corbett fought back wildly trying to find a vital spot with knockout punch, but the Dane kept him. self coveerd. Corbett was extremely tired as he went to his corner, while Nelson was very cool. It was Nelson's round by a wide margin
 Corbett Looked Worried.
 Round 6-Corbett looked worried he toed the scratch. Nelson forced him to corner. but corbett wiggled out Then they went to clinch, and Nelson showed Corbett to the ropes. Rising, Corbett up
 
 cious right for the head. Nelson kept boring in. forcing Corbett to the ropes. He then landed left and right swing to Corbett's face and blocked attempts at vicious counters. Corbett then ran into a straight left on the face, and Nelson landed left and right to the jaw and face. sending Corbett about the ring like feather. Corbett fought back gamely, but Nelson was too strong and planted right and left to the jow as the beE rang.
 It looked very serious for Corbett at this stage, he being groggy as he went to his corner. Nelson was very careful, how ever, and took no chances of receiving Corbetts blows, which still had steam be- hind them.
 Round 7-Nelson quickly drove right to the face but received In return right to the ribs and left to the face. The Denver bo- continued to break ground, Nelson following him and land ing left and right uppercuts to the face. corbett jolted Nelson with right to the face, but the Dane scarcely noticed it. Nelson got Corbett against the ropes. putting right and left swings to the jaw. Corbett failed to land at any stage, and was dazed Nelson kept begging away. sending fin his usual voley of right and left iolts to the face. Corbett fought like q drowning man grasping at straw, but Nelson showed him no mercy. Oc- casionally Corbett whiped his right to the jaw, but 1t was returned three fold. Corbett took a terrific beating in this round and looked like 6 defeated man as he went to his corner. It was all Nelson's round.
 Corbett Lunges Wildly. Round S.-Corbett lunged out wildly with left, and they mixed 1t in the cen ter, Corbett landing several fearful right uppercuts to Nelson's jaw. dazing the | Dane. There was a terrific uproar. It | was only flash in the pan though. Tor (continued on Seventh Page,l ;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
corbett Lunges Wildly.

Round s.-Corbett lunged out wildly with left, and they mixed 1t in the cen ter Corbett landing several fearful right uppercuts to Nelsons jaw. dazing the Dane. There was a terrific uproar. It was only flash in the pan though, for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01

''The friend and mouth-pleces of some of the present leaders have been base enough to charge that I bought the sen- atorship from Lorenzo Snow, president of their own church. Hence I denounce the calumny against that old man whose unsought and unbought favor came to me in that contest. That I ever paid him one dollar of money or asked him to in- fiuence legislators of his faith is as cruel a falsehood as ever came from human lips So far as I am concerned he held his power with clean hands: and I would protect the memory of this dead man against all the abuse and misrepresenta- -----~>---------~>--
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