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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-14
France Does Not Yet Believe
 the Time Opportuns
M. lELcASSE GIVES VIEWS
Believes Efforts to Settle Present Struggle Between Russia and Japan Would Prove Futile.
 Move Discouraged.

Paris, November 1s.-The reports of contemplated mediation in the war in the far east have again made 1t plain that France does not consider the time op- perfume to exert influence singly or joint ly to induce Russia to make or accept terms. At the same moment that the ru- mors were circulating in various capl- tals that France intended to act, M. Delcasse, the foreign minister, was point ing out to diplomatic callers that efforts at mediation would be futile. The fol- lowing is the textual language used when one of the ambassadors sounded the min ister on Frances intention.
 The ambassador said:
 Tt is profoundly regrettable that the parties did not heed your advice toward averting the present slaughter"
 Yes" answered M. Delcssse, but all my efforts were in vain.'
 The ambassador then asked:
 Can nothing be done to terminate the war;"
 Minister Delcasse replied with an ex- pression of deep regret
 No. I am sorry to say that 1t appears nothing can be done at this time"
 No Prospects of Mediation.
 Although brief, this Is accepted as showing that Russla's best friends have not entertained any present prospect of mediation.
 Count Tornielli, the Italian ambassador, has been making inquiries among his colleagues concerning the prospects of terminating the war, but these have in- dicated no definite steps in any quarter. Count Torn.elli specifically denies printed report that a courier from the Italian cabinet has arrived in Paris for the purpose of inducing France to take up the work of mediation.
 The Russian embassy and the Japan csc legation have also given out state ments discouraging mediation. The for mer said that the attitude of the Rus sian government regarding all proposi- tions for mediation remain unchanged. If any proposition is made it will be cour- teously but resolutely declined. The Japanese minister said that any peace overtures must come from the other side.
 Russia May Not Respond.
 The Temps (seml- -offlciaD, discussing the American proposition for the reas- sembling of The Hague peace conference, says 1t has reason to believe the Rus sian government, while disposed to par ticipate Tn another meeting will respond that it Is impossible to hold a conference during the duration of the war. The pa per also asserts that Count Lamsdorff the Russian foreign minister understood that the American proposition excluded the idea of a meeting pending the war, and 1t Is surprised to learn that a meet ng is contemplated during the war.
 On the other hand the Agence Russo, semi-official connections, says hat Russia has accepted the American proposition in principle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-14
QletIy Married.

Mr. Martin a we'll known salesman of Morris avenue, and Mss Beatrice Orr of East Birmingham were quietly married yesterday morning at 10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-14

A. J. Terrell is at St. vincent's hospital in very critical condition, and 1t Is feared that he will not live through to- day. He is suffering from stomach trou- ble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-14
PERSONAL.

Miss May Cobb is visiting her aunt Mrs. Richard Fell, at her home. 2o04 Huntsville avenue, fro few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-14

Bronchial T. oubles are often permanently cured by Piso's Cure for Consumption
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
BEcK-ADLER WINE COMPANY
Organized in This City Yesterday-Wi
 Control Syndicate of Stores.

Organized in This City Yesterday-Wil
 Control Syndicate of Stores.
 Articles of incorporation were signed in this city yesterday by Joseph Adler formerly president of the Adler Wine company, and M. J. Beck, of the firm of M. J. Beck & Co. These two men have now formed a firm which is to be known as the Beck-Adler Wine and Liquor company, and they propose not only to run a number of stores in yari- ous parts of this city, but also in yari- ous parts of the state.
 Mr. Beck, who is one of the most suc- cessful men in the state in his line of business, recently withdrew as presi- dent of the M. J. Beck company and intended to retire from business, but as under the new arrangement he has been able to secure so competent a partner as MT. Adler he has determin- ed to continue.
 Mr. Adler has also been most success ful in his business. and in addition to the two stores which he now runs at 401 and 467 State street he has number more about the city.
 All the stores now owned by these two men will become a part of the in- corporation, and number of others will be opened.
 known and popular, being members of a number of lodges and other organiza- tions in this city.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
IN CITY COURT.

Cary Hunt, Stephen Wetnlore Will liam N, Guy, Alonzo s. Henderson, Will. liam Young, Fred W. Taylor, James Ladieu, Frank c. Brown and Harry Redcliff. all colored arrested in a poo room raid last Saturday night, were each fined $3 and costs for gaming Hunt was fined s10 for keeping the place.
 Emil A. Costing, charged with viola ton of the Sunday liquor law, was al- lowed to settle his case by payment of costs of s17.56.
 John Mitchell, fined $10 for breach of the peace, was further remanded until to-day to give him time to pay the fine.
 John Smoker and Joseph Batick, his stepson, held for assaulting Mrs. Smoker and John Batick, her son, were each fined $10 and costs.
 William Prizlom. the rleWsboy. who failed to return with the change of a dollar bill given him for newspaper, was placed in the custody of Probation Officer Preston and remanded until the first of June.
 Charles H. Dupee. held for defraud- ing the Gas company by robbing pre- payment meters, was given until to-day to pay fine of $50 and costs.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
FIRST OF LENTEN SERVICES


 In the Series by the Congregational Churches Held at Center Church Last Evening.
 The firstsof the series of union Lenten services of the Congregational churches was held at Center church last evening, Rev Dr. Srnyth presiding. It was largely attended, the audience filling the body of the church. The subject of the meeting, Personal Responsibility, " was dwelt upon in the remarks of the speakers and the importance of the prayer meeting in the church, this meeting being, in fact, the pulse of the church. Here can be offered the pray CTS and suggestions for the good of the church.
 The Penticostal showers came when all the disciples were gathered together. The value of the gospel as revealing God was told of by an Italian. Then Chalmers idea of accepting salvation, of settling the question right now, was related. We must have heart-to-heart talks to win souls to Christ, and Chris tian work, not so much the law, not fear, nor social motive. We must have the constraining power of the loving Christian heart. The church never makes progress until the members lay upon their heart the matter of personal responsibility.
 A few more prayers were offered, and Rev. MT. Luckey urged upon all to sup port their neighborhood union meet ings,
 .Blest be the Tie That Binds" was sung, and the meeting was dismissed with the benediction.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
UNITED STATES COURT.

A continuance was granted yesterday
 morning by Judge Platt at the opening of the February term of the United
 State district court, in the case of the
 United States vs. pr. ]. J. s. Doherty
 of this city, with the understanding that the case will be disposed of at tha
 next term, probably by a plea of guilty by the accused.
 Dr. Doherty is alleged to have used the mails for unlawful purposes. An thony Comstock of New York, repre- senting the government, worked ur the case against Dr. Doherty and when he came here to arrest him, it is
 elleged that the doctor assaulted him,
 breaking two ribs.
 The grand jury found a true bill against Dr. Doherty. A true bill was also returned in the case of Joseph Rainiondo alias Joseph
 Lorenzo, charged with forging a money order.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
 CAME NEAR DYING From an Awful Skin HumeW. Scratched Till Blood Ran.
 Wasted to Skeleton, CURED BY cuTIcuRA One Application Soothed Him to Sleep. Cure Speedy
 and Permanent.

"When my little boy vas about three months old his head broke out with S rash, which was very itchy and ran con siderable wstsry fluid. We tried every thing we could, but he got worse all the time till 1t spread to his arms, legs, and then to his entire body, and he got so bad that he came near dying. The rash would itch so that he would scratch till the blood ran, and thin yellowish stuff would be all over his pillow in the morn ing. had to put mittens on his hands to keep him from tearing his skin around his wrists. He got so weak and run down that he took fainting spells like we wonld think him dying. He was al- most skeleton aud his little hands were thin like claws.
 He was bad about eight months when we tried Cuticura Remedies had not laid him down in his cradle in the daytime for long time. He had got so that he just slept in our arms au the time. washed him with Cuticura Soap and put on one application of Cuticura Ointment and be was SO soothed that put him in the cradle You don't know how glad l felt when he felt better. Ittook one box of Cuticurs Ointment, pretty near one cake of Cuti- cura Soap. and about half bottle of Cuticura Resolvent to cure. I think our little boy would have died only for the Cuticura Remedies, and shall d. ways remain a firm friend of them"
 MRS. M. c. MAITLAND, JASPER.
 ONTARIO.
 No return in IA years. Mrs. Maitland writes, under date of Feb. "A, 1903, that the cure is permanent.
 Ut affords me much pleasure to in- form you that it is fourteen years since my boy was cured of the terrible skin disease from which he suffered.
 He has been permanently cured and is hearty and strong"
 Sold throughout the world Cuteura Resolyent, 60c. dn o.m of Chocoate Coatad Pills, 25c per vial of d. Ointment t0c, sosp 25c. Depois London 27 Charter house Sq Paris Rne de la Psix; Boscn. iS Columbus Ave. Potter Drug Chem. Corp, Sole Propristors.
 s1~ Send f9 How to Cure Every Hnmouy.s
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24

and the hostess and her guests were all attired in the national colors. Games and music were the order of the even ing. Miss Lillian Donahue. Miss Mabel Healey and Master Donahue rendered selections on the piano. and Jane Flynn and Raymond Flynn rendered vocal and instrumental selections. A buffet luncheon was served by Mrs. Healey. Mrs. Flynn and Mrs. Flanagan. About thirty were present.
 A whist was given by Miss Anna Daly at her home. 1.2s1 State street. Monday evening. Playing was enjoyed very much for about three hours. after which light lunch was served. Games and music were also enjoyed. The ladys prize was won by Miss Grace Shanley and the gentleman's prize by Riley Me- Queeney.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24

Solemn requiem mass will be celebrated at St. Francis church at 9 o'clock.
 The bi-weekIy supper at St. James church will be served Thursday evening at 6;30 o'clock.
 A Mcr.ha and George Washington party was held at the home of MT. and Mrs. David Healy of 1S5 James street Monday evening in honor of heir daughter, Miss Mabel. The parlors were prettily decorated in the national colors
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
SUITS AGAINST CITY.

Three more claims for damages against the. city were filed yesterday. Bernard Padden of 9S Greene street fell and Fractured his right arm recently.
 Francis Craddick of fl Clay street fell and wrenched his leg. Icy sidewalks caused both falls.
 Etta Ovenstein has sued the city for 5000. She fell in front of 179 Crown street, February3, and sprained her left arm and ankle.
 The hearings on the contest over the will of William Button will be re- sumed in the probate court Monday. There has been long delay, owing to the illness of Lawyer John O'Neill of Waterbury and the accident which be- fell ex-Judge Blydenburgh.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
wallingford, who accompanied him t this city.
TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL.
Thought to Have Taken Poison and Eel
 From a Car.

Thought to Have Taken Poison and Fell
 From a Car.
 Joseph Frohlich was brought on a train from Milford to this city last even- ing and taken to the New Haven hos oital. It was stated that he had been coming to this city on trolley car from Bridgeport and as the car reached Mil ford lie was taken suddenly i'll and fell from the car. AS he was in sort of con1atose state it was thought that he had taken poison, but on his arrival at the hospital no evidence of it was dis covered.
 Word was sent to his home at 38 Arch street, this city, and his mother came to the hospital, She stated that when a child he had been accidentally struck on the head and that he was sub ject to attacks like the one he had last night. It is expected that he will re- cover.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
MEMORIAL DAY

Committee Organizes ill City Hall and
 Elects Officers.
 The Memorial day committee held a meeting in city hall last evening for the purpose of organizing. Owing to the fact that there were only six of the twenty one members present, the meet ing was a short one.
 The following officers were elected: Chairman, D. B. Horton; secretary, J. D. Hislop, ard treasurer. William E.. Whittlesey.
 W. E. Morgan was elected chairman of the hall committee and T. E. Worth ington was elected chairman of the en- tertainment and amusement commit tee.
 The following committee was elected to bring in list of subcommittee at the next meeting, which will be held two weeks from last night. J, D. His Top, J. H. Norman and Philip Ryan.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
JENNIE B. CAPTION LODGE no MOVE

L. o. T. M. Lodge Has Large Increase fu
 Numbers.
 iae Jennie B. Cation hive of the Ladies oI me Aaccabees has increased SO raDidlv lately that it has been found necessarr fe move to new and larger quarters. During me last three months s7 members have beea aaoed- The lodge which was instituted ia Deeemoer. 1901, has now POO members. Many new ones have been added by a con. test between the Pink and Blue" parties into which the hive was divided The party adding the largest number Of new members 10 the lodge is to receive a banquet, which will be given by the other side. The next regular netting of tn lodge. on March 1O will be held in the new and larger rooms, in Sassaeus hall. over Child-s resfaurant Last night the hive voted to adoDt q sick benefit. It is now the only hive in the eastern states with this benefit. and ifs vote in adopting it is an important move in New Haven Maceabee circles. On the third of next June will be held the state co1. vention of the L. 0. T. A at the Jennie R. Cation hive, which is already making prep' arations to receive its visitors. Its del,, gates to the convention will be Lady Ere, man, and Lady Catton.-=
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
GERAKos Ys. HIGGINS.

The suit of Peter G. Gerakos vs. William E. Higgins. deputy sheriff. was on trial before Judge Thayer in the special superior court yesterday. It is a repleyin suit and concerns the right to the possession of goods attached by the sheriff some months ago in Lazarus florist store in Congress avenue. Ger akos, who is a New York man. claims the goods were his by purchase and should be turned over to him. A yer dict was rendered in favor of the de- fendant.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
COMMON PLEAS COURT.

Because of the illness of several per assigned for trial in the common pleas civil court that court did no business yesterday and will not sit again till next Thursday.
 One case assigned for trial was that of M. A. Coan against Albert H. Bar clay, both of whom are i'll.
 Another case assigned is that of D. c. Beardsley vs. The Morton Brothers and White company and the plaintiff is i'll.
 The illness of Attorney ]. P. Good hart prevented the trial of another case assigned, that of Frederick Daab and wife against John Palmer and wife.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24

'I hear you're dissatisfied with your doctors bill" ''Yes. don't think he's entitled to s25O for that operation" 1" "Why not?" Because if he was he'd claim more"-PhiIadelphia Ledger.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
wELL-KNowN BUSINESS MAN
Arrested in Wallingford Last Even
 ing.

Arrested in Wallingford Last Eyen-
 ing.
 Edward D. Cook, of Wallingford, well-known business man in this city, was arrested at his home last evening by Detectives Ward and Daley, assisted by Policeman O'Reilly, of the Walling- ford force, and brought to this city. He is charged with passing fraudulent check on k. G. Mansfield, of Westville. The check was for s20 and was drawn on the First National bank of this city under the date of November IS. MT. Cook stated last evening that he did not know that his bank funds were ex- hausted, and that he had simply over drawn his account
 Mir. Cook is at present engaged in 9 lawsuit before Judge Gager in the su- perior court in reference to some paint mines in which he is interested in Westville
 MT Cook was released under a small bond furnished by Elmer l. Martin, of
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
Better Thar spa hing.

Spanking does not cure children of bed wetting. If it did there would be few children that would do it. There Is q constitutional cause for this. Mrs, M. Summers, Box 516 Notre Dame, Ind, will send her home treatment to any mother. She asks no money. Write her today if your children trouble you in this way. Don't blame the child. The chances are 1t can't help 1t.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
IN AND ABOUT THE COURTS
CONTINUANCE GRANTED IN CASE AGAINST DR. J J. S. DoHER1E.
Three More Damage sui,. Against city -HsarIng In Busson wim Contest to be Rssumsd Next Monday.

The twin suits of Carrie Anderson Jr.. against William T. Bristol and The odore P. Perry were on trial again in the superior court yesterday before Judge Gager and jury. Arguments by counsel were continued and con- c.uded.
 Each suit was for ss.OOO damages on account of injuries sustained by Carrie Anderson, Jr., in falling through a trap door in Perry's house in Eaton street. Her mother sues for loss of services because of those injuries. The jury awarded a verdict of s25o to Carrie Anderson. Jrs but nothing to her mother.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
YOUNG GIRL .pIsoREDIENr

Annie Helbie was arrested yesterday and turned over to Agent Preston. She is a. young girl, and it is alleged that she is disobedient to her parents, -s4
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24

TO oURE OLD IN ONE oAY
 Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. Al druggists refund the money If 1t falls cure. D. ". Groves signature Is ca esc
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
Le mon Sale This Week
 50 cases smooth skinned juicy Mes- sina Lemons 10c. dozen at this sale.
Orange Sale

Sweet, juicy Navel Oranges. See our
 window display. The size of the fruit will surprise you. 15c. dozen at this
 sale. Nice, fresh, juicy, luscious Florida Oranges, nothing more delicious or pal atable for breakfasts opening course,
 from 25c. to 4oc. per dozen. Large Florida Grape Fruit.
 A visi. to our Meat Department will demonstrate its popularity.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
gruutstntrs, Sc.
"FVE WAITED LONG FOR
 YOU, HONEY."

The purest, most delicious Buckwheat Honey that ever tiekled a palate. 16c. ID. box. White Clover 1Sc. ID. box.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
NO OIroRIIM PRESENT

NJ QUUhUM PRESENT.
 Owing to the fact that there was not a quorum present the meeting of the lamp committee, which was scheduled to have been held in the city hall last evening, was postponed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
jlSt tO Have YOl
 7ly |.

We offer you a pound of choice Oolong Tea at 30c., worth Soc
 We offer you another shipment of those sweet, juicy Indian River Orang- es, soc. to 40c. dog.
 We offer a large tart Oregon Prune, 9c. lb., 3 lbs. 25c.
 We offer something new. a pitted sil- yer Prune, 15c. the lb.
 We offer large evaporated Peach, 12c. ID.
 Tapped to-day another barrel of that delicious Sweet Cider.
 A breakfast suggestion: Genuine Irish Mackerel, Sc. lb., 3 for 25c.
, 1904-10-05

unique and was priced at $25. Any
clever woman ought to be able to get
up such a hat for herself, and it should
not cost the sixth part of the price;
but. then. this n was in a fashiona-
be shop.
Feather boas are to be as popular as
ever. but the finest ores are black,
with white edges to the fues. Just
how this is accomplished denonent
knoweth not. Where they faster. i,
front there is a big bunch of ~violets.
And. speaking of %violets. l may tell
something new. or ut least | think it
is new. There are now artificial VIC
let's made of the pith of a palm. These
are colored and become virtually wa
terproof. a great ~desideratum in such
an unregenerate climate. They are the
most natural looking artificial flowers
/ yer saw.
HENRIETTE ROUSSEAU.
, 1904-10-05

now occupies the seat Formerly held
by ex-senator Pugh.
, 1904-10-05
Where the Russiaas FxcaI.

A second rate horse won a race re-
Gently, and the result occasioned such
surprise that an investigation was
made. 1t was found that the horse had
been filed up on champagne. Possibly
the swift record made by the Russians
may be accounted for by the fact that
they absorb SO much vodka. 1t is a
fact that with the exception of the
elusive Filipino the Russian is the fast
est proposition that ever came down
the military pike. This may account
for the large number of running fights
In Manchuria.
If scooting for tall timber is the chief
object of military strategy there is lit
tie doubt that Kuropatkin is one of the
greatest generals known to history. 1t
may be the plan of the Russian COM
mander in chief to run the Japanese
army to death. If so, he will surely
win out. for, whatever may be said of
Ivan ~Iyanovitch's ability to shoot. his
power of getting over ground is one of
the marveis of the age. There is little
doubt that there would have been much
heavier losses among the Russians if
they had stayed in one place long
enough to permit the Jap bullets to
catch up.
The brown men are at a disadvantage
In a foot race for the reason that their
legs are so much shorter. 1t seems to
be Il contest between science and speed,
with science getting red in the face and
painting in pursuit. In a getaway the
Cossack a give points to both the
cockroach and the jack rabbit. The
only thing in nature that is quite his
equal is the species of razorbacks that
Bill Nye once beheld out of a car win
dow. He said he watched them until
they gradually disappeared from sight
on ahead of the train" Oyama has
been watching the Slavs disappear
from sight in the same way. 1t is an
instructive fact that, so far as we can
judge from the news reports, the Rus
slams who marched across country
seemed to reach their destination at
about the same time as those who went
by rail. Possibly they felt something
like the nan who was being chased by
a bear and who told a rabbit that had
been scared out by the wild stampede
to get out of the way and give a man
a chance that wanted to run.