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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
CRAZY NEGRO SHOOTS
 TWO A. G. $. MAIL CLERKS

one negro It was then supposed that he was crazy.
 The first news of the shooting reached Birmingham from Meridian about O clock through the local Alabama Great Southern dispatcher's office. It Is not known where the men live, as none of the railway mall service men were available this morning.
 Superintendent Griggs was notified of the shooting and instructed the dispatcher to find out where the two clerks lived and notify the relatives at once. The train is due in Birmingham at $40 o'clock this morning. but Is running one hour late on account of the trouble.
 The late reports from Meridian state that the posse Is after the negro, and that there Is every probability of his being caught, as the hounds were on the trail within an hour after the negro jumped from the train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29

At 1:30 o'clock this morning negro, supposed to be crazy. shot and killed Postal Clerk Stockton and possibly fatal ly wounded Postal Clerk Bass on the Ala bama Great Southern northbound train No. just two miles north of Meridian.
 The negro jumped from the train after shooting the clerks and made his escape into the woods. He is being followed by posse with blood hounds. and it is be- lieved that he will be caught.
 The negro is supposed to have boarded the train at Meridian and ridden the two miles before he was discovered. He crept into the mail car and shot the clerks The train backed back to Meridian to get more clerks, and also to report the af- fair. It was at first thought that 1t was an attempt to hold up and rob the train and the passengers, but this was dis counted by the fact that there was only
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29

St. Petersburg. February 8.--A Rus sian correspondent of the Associated Press at Port Arthur, cabling under yes- terday's date, describes the combat be- tween the Russian cruiser Novllx and the Japanese attempt to bottle up the Rus sian fleet in Fort Arthur February 24, as follows:
 "The Novik impetuousIy bearing down on the squadron of the enemy was ob- served to fire upon the Japanese flagship and she then Immediately opened fire with all her batteries. The Japanese an- swered with a running fire.
 "The guns of our squadron thundered and the batteries of the forts roared The battle had begun.
 "The Novik, going at full speed, did not give the enemy a chance to aim, but flew by, her bow guns belching forth solid shot Then. turning at full speed she showered them with shells from her stern batteries.
 "The Novik was in the very midst of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
MOST EFFECTIVE BLOW YET.

London. February B-The correspond- ent of the Standard at Tien Tsin, under date of February 27, in a dispatch speaks of the Japanese flanking movement on Kirin as promising to be the most eff fective blow yet struck. This Is probably a re-rehold of the Japanese landing. which firmation.
 The Daily Mails New Chawng corre- spondent says that the Retzivan is fast across the middle entrance of the harbor of Port Arthur. and that there is only room for vessels to pass between her stern and the eastern side at high water
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
BAND OF RUSSIAN COSSACKS REFUSED
 BY THE PLUCKY JAPANESE SOLDIERS
CHANGES GROW SIMMER
 FOR GREAT SEA BATTLE

ever many guns are defending 1t. 1t is thought they are incapable of insuring protection. It is estimated that the Rus sians have two hundred guns mounted at Port Arthur, making it theoretically one of the strongest forts In the world.
 In regard to the opening of Will for which United States Minister Allen has long been pressing, 1t has been decided to await the formal announcement of the Japanese whose influence Is now domin- ent in Korea. Japan undoubtedly ap- proves and the incident has q significant bearing on the future of Korea, assum- ing that Japan Is triumphant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
Boys Bones Are Found.

Jacksonville, Fla, February 8-On new years day, 1903 Raymond currie. aged 22 years old, son of D. B. Currie. disap- peared. Today his bones were found in clump of palmettoes. three miles north of Jacksonville. The remains were identified by the boys clothing. The skull had been fractured by blunt weapon. About two weeks ago a rusty crowbar was found near where the boys bones were found today. It Is supposed that he was killed with this. He was last seen riding a bicycle. This was not found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29

Tokio. February 2s.-As the campaign progresses 1t seems that the chances are tie on the open sea between the fleets of modern baftleships which the world has long awaited. It Is believed here that the Russians lack the strength to assume the offensive and that they will probably stick to Port Arthur to await a sea and land investment.
 Whoever wins the war, Port Arthur will cease to be an important base The forti- fications will probably be dismantled. as they are small and cramped and, how
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
EcIipses Record of Chicago.

St Louis. February 28.-That the exhib- 1t shipments at the worlds fair are in ex- cess of the Chicago exposition at simi- lar period before the opening is conclu- sively shown by statement prepared by Chief Clerk Began of the traffic bureau. According to a table he has prepared the shipments of exhibits at the Chicago fair up to March l. preceding the opening, reached total of 364 cars. The total shipments of exhibits at the St. Louis fair to and including February 27 aggre- gate 40 cars. or an excess of 126 cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
MANY ARE INJURED.
Collision In Indiana Is Caused by a
 Faulty Headlight.

Tipton, Ind, February 2s.-A collision on the northern division of the Indiana Union Traction company near this city tonight between a work train Special carrying twenty-eight laborers. and a limited interurban car. comfortably filled with passengers, resulted in serious n- jury to seven. several of whom may die. The most seriously injured are:
 J. c. Simmons, Hobbs, Ind. fatally in- jured internally.
 Oscar Duckworth. Tipton. Ind, fatally Injured internally.
 The cause of the wreck is attributed to the faulty headlight on the work train. which was being remedied when the lim- lted crashed into the forward end
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
 Dies on His Wife's Grave.

Louisville. February B.-Lying beside the grave of his wife. which he had iii- variably visited, rain or shine. three times a week since her death, eight years ago. the body of George T. Cook, a retired contractor, was found in Cave Hill ceme- tery today. Death had been caused by a bullet wound in the right temple, and the dead hand still clutched revolver. one chamber of which was empty. Cook was 55 years old and had grieyed con- stantly since his wife's death
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
Newspaper Man AsphyxIated.

Washington, February 2s.-William 8. Daniels. correspondent of the St. Louis Republic. was found dead in his office this afternoon, and gas was escaping from a hole in the pipe In the room. He had been dead for some little time when found. He was about 45 years of age and came here from New England. He was private secretary to First Assistant Post master General Stevenson and also served Mir. Stevenson In the same capacity part of the time when the latter was vice president
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
Fire at Esmere Hotel.

Washington, February 2S.-The Els mere hotel was damaged to the extent of s10.000 by fire today The whole interior was ruined or damaged by water and smoke. Several congressman. including Messrs, Klutz. Pou, Steenerson and Small, were among the guests at the house. and these. with the other occupants, were obliged to find shelter elsewhere until re- pairs are made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
Mrs. Frederick Myers Dead.

Selma. February 2s.-tspecial) )--The re- mains of Mrs. Frederic Myers, formerly Miss Florence Saffold. whose death oc- cured in New York last week. reached the city this morning via. Birmingham. They were carried to the home of Hon. A. O. Mcleod a warm friend of Prof W. B. Saffold, who was here to meet the remains, and the funeral occurred this afternoon, the remains being inferred in Live Oak cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
Blockade Is Not Complete.
Ice Gorge Cause Damage.

Kansas City February 8.-The ice gorge in the Raw river at this place still threatens to. carry out others of the temporary bridges erected following last years great flood. The wreckage of the three temporary bridges destroyed last night added to the great field of Ice, proved a great menace today to the struc- lures yet standing. A force was employed today In dynamiting the ice. It Is not believed that any of the permanent bridges will be damages seriously. and no great loss to property is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
Contributions Pouring In.

St Petersburg. February 2s.-,rhe news papers here continue to print full ac- counts of the contribution to the Red Cross society which are pouring in from all parts of Russia The Armenian churches here want to bear the expense of twenty-five beds. and the Finnish so- ciety of 100 beds. while the Poutiiofl works have offered to supply an entire hospital train. The Painter Verestechagin is going to the front in a few days to make sketches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
AN uNPREcEp.NTED MOVEMENT.

Irkutsk, February S.-The movement of troops on the trans-siberian railroad has attained unprecedented proportions. Trains going east are filled with troops All trains from Manchuria are crowded with women and children and the sta ton here Is filled with refugees waiting an opportunity to go to Russia, many Of them waiting two days before being able to take their journey.
 A locomotive broke through the ice on Lake Baikal near the shore and sank but no loss of life has been reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
Extensions Made in Tariffs.

St. Petersburg, February S.-A decision of the council of ministers approved by the emperor and published today. extends for a period of one year the tariff on European imports to Russia, which was fixed February 2s 1903 A similar exten- sion of time is made in the case of free admission of tin plate used in the manu- facture of kerosene barrels and also in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
Negotiating Over Balkans.

Rome. February 2s.-Negotiations are proceeding between Russia, Austria and Italy with a view to reaching a complete understanding concerning the questions affecting the Balkans, in which these governments are interested They are intended to look into any possible event. ualities with the object of avoiding dis axreements in the future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
Predicted His Own Death.

St. Louis February S-Arousing him self from a feverish siumber before dawn today. the Rev. Clarence M. Folsom. as- sistant pastor of the Cturch of Spiritual Unity. predicted to his wifesthat he would be dead before 1 o'clock fin the after noon. At 3:8 he peacefully passed away. He had suffered three weeks from srv-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
GALE IS BLOWING.

Port Arthur, February S-There has been no change in the situation here during the past two days. A gale blew from the north today accompanied by thunder and lightning. The sea is very rough. rendering impossible any attempt to effect landing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
REGULAR SCHEDULE ANNULLED.

Yin Row, February 2S.-Viceroy Alexien has arrived at Mukden where he will probably remain until the organization of forces has been completed He has been living aboard train, but will enter his headquarters tomorrow.
 The schedule of all regular trains has been annulled.
 The Novi Krai declares there Is great hostility in Korea, especially in Chemulpo. against the Japanese protectorate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
FOUR TROOP TRAINS REPORT.

Pekin. February l2S.-since February 2a four troop trains have left Pao Tung Flu for the northeastern frontier. The last contingent leaves today on two trains, completing the force of 10000 men. These troops are regulars and their equipment is excellent They will be replaced by troops from Shan Tung province.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
Stakes Close March 12.

Kansas City February 2s.--It was an- nornced that the stakes for the Kansas City Jockey clubs spring meeting win close on Tuesday. March 12 Work on the grandstand. which will have seat- ing capacity of 5000. Ia nearing complo- ton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
THE WEATHER.

: Washington February 8.-FoIlow-
 : ing is the forecast for Alabama: : Generally fair Monday and Tues <
 : day; cooler Tuesday; fresh to brisk {
 : south winds becoming variable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
TELL OF FIGHT
 AT PORT ARTHUR One Coal Hulk Sunk and One
 Reached TWO SHELLS STRUCK CITY czarevitch is Kept Afloat by Constant Pumping and Hope of Raising
 Retvizan Has Been
 Abandoned.

Yin Row. February 2S.--The first reports Port Arthur in the early morning of Wednesday last have been received here. They say that one Japanese coal hulk was sunk and one beached near the Ret vizan and that ninteen Japanese In civil ian clothes reached shore and were made prisoners. The Askold and Bayan ap- preached the Japanese fleet and then re- engage them. From a long range two shells struck in the city.
 The Retvizan Is serviceable as an aux Hilary fort but the foreign engineer has abandoned the hope of raising her, as the patching on the forty foot cleft made by Japanese torpedo has given way, and stopped progress and the Russian engin- plans of raising the vessel The Czare- witch is kept atioat by constant pumping; the, Novik has been repaired and the Pal lada has been docked.
 Repeated Attack Made.
 Repeated attacks by the Japanese during 
 stant shifting of the troops, including the naval contingent organized from the crews of disabled and idle warships, to all parts of the defenses and also to the Hinterland.
 Refugees who have arrived here report that the Russians momentarily fear a land investment of Port Arthur from Pigeon bay. ~vsss
 Four trains of Russian refugees from points south of Taschischias went north yesterday One American citizen and two British subjects who were expelled from Port Arthur without being given time to remove their property, declare they were expelled because of alleged relations with newspaper correspondents. which charge they say was unjustihable, though the authorities declare they are justified in expelling all civilians who are not re- quired for defence.
 The authorities have refused to permit the British captain, Riddle to take his ship, the Foxton Hall to Che Foo It Is understood if the ship is released a Rus sian skipper will be sent with her for the purpose of preventing intelligence of Russian operations being given the Ja- panese blockaders
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
vtadIVOstock is Bockabed by Japanese WarshIps in Spite
 of the Frigid Weather
RUSSIAN TROOPS GOING
 EASTWARD BY THOUSANDS
Korean Soldiers on Ping Yang From tier in Effort to Aid the laps Are Driven Back by
 the Russians.

Seoul, February 2s.--Details of a skIrmish at Ping Yang show that fifty Russian cavalrymen approached the north gate of the Japanese camp and fired at one hundred metres. A sharp fusilade took place, and the Russians retired. All foreigners are safe. The fight took place on the morning of the 28th. The emperor has contributed 1000 yen and the crown prince 5o,ooo yen to the Japanese relief fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
Operated on for Appendicitis.

Washington, February 2s.-Count Mutsu. the first secretary of the Japanese lega- tion was operated upon today for appendi- citis It was said tonight that the count was doing well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
ORDERED TO OCCUPY KOREA.

St. Petersburg, February %.-A dispatch received here from Liao Ching and dated February 2s. says that Chinese on the Yalu river report that an advance guard of Russian cavalry, which had penetrated Korea for distance of about 200 versts, across the river had an encounter with a detachment of Japanese, and the latter were compelled to retreat, leaving their horses which were seized by Cossacks. General Linevitch dispatched cavalry and a body of infantry in pursuit, with an or der to occupy northern Korea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29

London, February 2s.-The following official dispatch has been received at the Japanese legation here:
 Tokio. February 2s, a. m.--A num- Der of the enemy's cavalry appeared at a point 700 metres north of Ping Yang, Korea. Our infantry fired on them, causing them to retreat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29

London, February 2s.--vIadlvostock has been bIockaded by Japanese fleet since Thursday, according to a Daily Mall dispatch from Hakodate, which adds that incoming steamers re- port Russian cruisers on the east coast of kinkwasan, In the bay of Sendia, Japan.
 Japanese warshins hiye been report ed in the vicinity of vadlvostock, but this report of a blockade although con sidered probable has not yet been con firmed from other sources.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29

London, February 2a.-korean sol diers on the Ping Yang frontier have been attacked and dispersed by Rus sian troops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-20
ADDITIONAL SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE cRECHE FUND.

The Creche fund which was opened the past week in these columns has grown steadily. subscriptions coming in almost every day. Those who have re- sponded to the appeal have shown a tender interest in the little helpless ones sheltered at the Mercy Home, and the fund will be applied to their most ur- gent needs.
 The society department of the Age Herald will continue to receive sub scriptions to the fund and an appeal is made this morning to renew the efforts to increase the fund
 In next Sundays Age-Herald there will be story about the Mercy Home some thing of it's histotry, and the beneficent work it does in Birmingham. A special feature of the story will be that de- voted to the children at the Mercy Home. Little stories of their daily life as told by Mrs. Ramsey. the matron. and there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-20
BIRMINGHAM DAUGHTERS
 ACCEPT DESIGN FOR THE
 CONFEDERATE MONUMENT
BY ANNIE KENpRIck WALKER.

At the meeting yesterday of Pelham ohanter. Daughters of the Confectionery, the design for the Confederate monu- ment was unanimously accepted by the Daughters. The monument committee had previously accepted the design and were awaiting the approval of the chapter. Yesterday MT. l.. N Archer, who was commissioned to draw the designs, met with the Daughters and presented beau tiful sketch of the monument. The Daugh- ters were delighted at the design of the monument committee, and expressions of approval and admiration were heard on all sides.
 The monument will be very imposing. If will be a shaft forty-two feet high and will stand on the marble base that was placed some years ago in Capitol mark and presented to the Daughters by the veterans.
 Alabama marble, that Signor Moretu, the sculptor pronounced the most beauti- full in the world. will be used exclusively. That the Confederate monument will take the form of shaft is considered es- pecially appropriate by the Daughters. They desire to commemorate the heroic lives of both the soldier and the sailor, and the design of the monument will rep resent the valor of every man who fought under the Confederate flag.
 Design of Monument.
 The tall shaft will be encircled about mid way by laurel wreaths and resting on the marble base, at the four corners or the monument, will be four large cannon balls, representing the artillery. The ln- fantry will be suggested in the cross arms and the cross sabers will represent the cavalry The anchor will be emblematical of the Confederate sailor. These designs will ornament the three sides of the mon unent and the other side will be for the inscription:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-20
ELDER-cRESWELL.

The marriage of Miss Martha ONeal Creswell and MT. Charles Tignor Elder took place last evening at o'clock at the Twenty-first Avenue Methodist church, the ceremony being performed by the pastor. The church was beautifully deco rated and was filled with the many friends of Miss Creswell and MT. Elder, number of out-of-town guests being present at the wedding.
 Miss Creswelrs matron of honor was Mrs. O. T. Pitts of Chldersburg, and her maid Of honor was her sister, Miss Jessie Creswell. The bridesmaids were Miss Dora Collins, Miss May Glasgow, Miss Anna Lee Moore, and Miss Auria Barnes.
 MT. Elders best man was MT. J. M. Mddlebrooks and the groomsmen, who also acted as ushers, were MT. Lucian Creswell, MT. Marvin Finch, MT. John ston, MT. Myatt and MT. Lloyd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-20
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-20
Mira. WInsIow's soothIno svru,.

The best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for 'M-s. winslow's q Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the CHILD. .SOFTENS the GUMS. AALAYS all PAIN. CURES WIND COLO. and is twenty-five cents a battla
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-20
Wanted-A salesman for Mems Furnishing.
 Louis Saks.
I'll see you at the rink this afternoon.

Sll.OO to Oklahoma and Indian Territory. SIS. 50 to Texas, via Queen & Cres- cent Route, ("Alabama Great Southsrn"). Tickets on sale Sept. 2Oth, Oct. 4th and 18th For particulars. address A. B. Freeman, T. P. A, 1925 First Avenue, Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-20
TALIAFERRo-BARBER.

The wedding of Miss Carrie Elizabeth Barber and MT. David Benjamin Talia- ferro took place yesterday morning at s o'clock at the Cumberland Presbyterian church, the Rev. I. D. Steele performing the ceremony.
 MT. and Mrs. Taliaferro have gone to New Orleans on their wedding journey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-20
H. Y. Morton

Has returned from St. Louis, where he attended the convention of the Photog- raphers' Association of America, and offers his patrons the improvements gained there by lectures heard, inspec- tion and study of the photographic and fine arts displays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-20
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Mrs. William H. Kettg's bridesmaids luncheon to Miss Jemison will be giver on Friday, October 2s, at the Hillman and Miss Cullom's luncheon to Miss Jem. ison will be on Saturday, October g.