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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-22
BARON DEHOSEN
TALKS UF JAPAN
ASSERTS THAT MIkADO AND
CABINET DID NOT WANT WAR,
BUT WERE FORCED INTO 1T BY
POPULAR CLAMOR.

Paris March H.-Baron De Rosen, for
mer minister to Japan, who arrived today
at Marseilles, refused to be interviewed
by a correspondent of the journal, who
travelled with him from Port Said, but
telegraphs a summary of numerous con-
versatons which he had with the baron
aboard the vessel. According to this cor
respondent, Baron De Rosen says that
since last October the talk of war had
been universal in Japan, the Chauvinist
party heating public opinion by stating
that Japan would beat Russia, as she
had beaten China, and would be sure of
the support of Great Britain and the
United States.
The mikado and most of the elder
statesmen were opposed to the war, the
baron asserted, and Count lnoupe said
mat the country would be ruined wheth-
victorious or vanquished.
The ministry finding they had to choose
between satisfying the chauvinists and
resgning, chose the former course, and
war became inevitable the mikado and
his councillors being dragged into the
popular movement.
The naval and military authorities the
baron said, were fully prepared, and the
censorship began to work a fortnight be-
fore the rupture of relations, the censors
intercepting all kilograms between the
Russian government and its representa-
tives, finally on February stopping the
Russian note transmitted by viceroy
Alexieff to Baron DeRosen. The same day
the cabinet held a secret sitting. A few
minutes after the sitting broke up, the
Japanese squadron put to sea. The baron
does not believe that defeat will cause
a revolution in japan, but he says 1t will
result in endless changes in the cabinet.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-22
TIGER IN OUR BLOOD.
President Schurman Says Barbarous-
ness Seems to Be on the Increase.

New York, March 21.-In a public adj
dress at New Rochelle, President ]. G.
Schurman OF the Cornell university has
discussed what he considers the true ele-
ment Of national greatness and ex-
pressed the belief so far as physical power
is concerned our nation leaves almost
nothing to be desired. In regard to our
respect for law and our regards for the
rights Of others. however, he said:
There has been in the last few years
more lawlessness than I can remember.
Lynchings seem to go on apace. There
are reasons given for this as matter
of course. Some say because our children
are not taught religion In the schools
others that 1t is due to the great immi-
grafton to our shores. To me, there seems
to be an entirely different reason for It,
It is due, l thing, to a certain amount OF
racial prejudice. l will not say race
hatred which somehow seems to be still
very potent in their blood. We still talk
great deal of the superiority of the
white races. With the excess of passion
we still talk of inferiority Of the people
with dark skins. 1t appears the tiger is
still in our blood and woe to the man
who stirs him up"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-22
MOBILE HAS Big
MEETING FOR LOWE
CANDIDACY WARMLY ENDORSED
BECAUSE OF HIS DEFENSE OF
MOBILES SCHOOL SYSTEM AND
FOR PARTY WORK.

Mobile, March Especial -Tonight in
Temperance hall, friends Of the Hon.
Robert J. Lowe to the number of LOO met
to organize campaign committee O.
Lawrence Lavretta was chosen tempo
rary chairman and in accepting the posi-
ton he asserted that Mobile county owed
Mr. Lowe a debt Of gratitude which could
only be repaid by giving him handsome
vote for president of the railroad commits
sion Of Alabama.
Price Williams. judge of probate, In
warm words Of praise, nominated T. ..
Hoffman, member Of the lower house
of the general assembly, for permanent
chairman. Hon. Edwin NJ. Robinson,
lately a member of the general assembly,
seconded the nomination In warm words.
The election was unanimous
The concensus of opinion after organ
ization had been perfected, was that Mo
bile county owed Bob" Lowe debt Of
gratitude for his defense Of the public
school system of Mobile county and for
his fair and unbiased rulings while chair
man of the state democratic executive
committee. r.. V. Taylor, general audi
tor Of Mobile and Ohio railroad, Price
Williams, e. NJ. Robinson, c. L. Lavretta
and Chairman Hoffman paid beautiful
tributes to Bob" Lowe.
On Wednesday night there will be an
other meeting in Temperance hall at
which time organization will be perfected
whereby every precinct in the county will
be represented in the fight for Lowe.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-22
JAPS OCCUPY BOTH
ANU AND PINGYANG
THIRTEEN TRANSPORTS RECENT
w UNLOADED AT CHEMULPO
AND MOVEMENT OF TROOPS
AND TRANSPORTS INCREASE.

St Petersburg, March H.-The follow
ing official dispatch. dated Mukden.
March 81, was received today:
General Zhlinski reports as follows:
According to reports received from the
frontier guards on the eastern Chinese
railroad. everything is in order there.
At Udyini station, Captain .Uksomoff.
with seventy cavalrymen. has driven off
band of 100 Chunchus Chinese bandits).
1.-THE occupation of the towns of Anju
and Pingyang by the enemy's infantry
and artillery is confirmed. An increased
movement of troops and transports on
the road between Pingyang and ANU is
noticeable
Thirteen of the enemy's transports re-
Gently unloaded at Chinnampo.
According to reports, there have been
no preparations for landing on the coast
of Caotjao or opposite Kinshow.
'All reports appearing In foreign news
papers of the landing Of the Japanese
troops at different points on the coast are
inventions"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-22
SMALL RACE WAR
NARROWLY AYERTED
THREE WHITE MEN AND NUMBER
OF NEGROES MIX UP IN RES.
TAURANT-FIGHT Is STOPPED
BY DEPUTY sHERlFFS.

Asheville, March n.-What gave fair
promise of a race war was stopped by
the timely arrival on the scene today of
Sheriff Reed and his deputies When the
officers arrived a number of negroes and
three white men were mixed UP in a free
for-all fight. The trouble took place at a
restaurant near the Southern station. In
the melee which followed Sheriff Reed
suffered a stab wound In the fieshy part
of his right hand.
As nearly as can be ascertained, James
Halliburton, white, went into the restau-
rant for a lunch. He was dspleased with
the orders served and so informed the
proprietor. The proprietor, colored man
named Lockman. objected to the Ian
guage used, and blows followed, when
George Shuford and Sid Conner, both
friends of Halliburton, came to the lat
ter's rescue At this point other negroes
interferred, and the fight became gen
eral
Sheriff Reed and his deputies happened
to be in the neighborhood of the restau.
rant and took a hand, arresting Hall
burton, Shuford Conner and Lockman.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-22
FOREIGN ATTACHMENT ISSUED.
Frederick zeraga Takes Action Against
Sully G. Co.

Philadelphia, March H.-A foreign at
tachment was issued today from common
pleas court of this city by Frederick Ze-
raga & Co.. to use of George H. McFad-
den & Bro. against Daniel J. Suily & Co..
of New York. Bail was fixed at 5000, 900
and McFadden & Bro are also summon
ed as garnishees.
The Zeraga company is a Liverpool con-
Germ in which the McFadden company
has a big interest. Frank McFadden, a
member of the late firm tonight declined
to discuss the action taken beyond say
ing that the attachment was issued to
prevent the payment to Sully & Co. of
any balance that might be due that firm
from McFadden & Bros.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-22
COURT IS NOW IN
SPECIAL SESSION
Called for Purpose of Trying J.
P. Paris
IS CHARGED WITH MURDER
Boarded A. c. S. Train on the Night
of February 29 and Shot
Mail Clerk John T.
Stockton.
is CHARGED WITH MURDER

Meridian, Miss. March A.-(Special D
Judge G. @. Hall convened the special
session of the circuit court this morning,
the principal object of which is to try the
case of the state versus J. p. Paris, for
the murder of Mail Clerk John T. Stock
ton on February 20. The following grand
jury was selected for this term of court:
S. j. Webb, foreman; ]. r. Wood, j. I.
Snowden, r. ]. Fairchid, II. G. Lowe, f.
8. Moody, J. j. Dallas, A. ]. Robinson, j.
w. Hagemeyer, w. L. Ethridgei II. d.
Stallsworth, c. w. Ingram, ]. W. Blanks.
G.. L. Miller, s. v. Byrd w. A Allen, c.
8. Walker, A. j. Fairchild and T. NJ. Ora
ham.
Judge Hall delivered a forcfble charge
to the grand jury, laying stress on the
murder of Stockton and the necessity for
dealing promptly with such crimes. He
said that the whitecapping outrages re-
ported from Kemper county should also
be looked into and action taken to stop
them.
The civil docket was taken up while
waiting the report of the grand jury.
City Was Quiet Sunday.
The enforcement of the Sunday closing
law here yesterday was very success
full, no attractions of the ordinance being
noted in police court this morning. The
city was very quiet and very few drunken
or disorderly persons were seen at any
time during the day or night.
Board of Trustees Meet.
The new board of trustees of the East
Mississippi Insane asylum met here this
morning by call of Superintendent
Buchanan in order to arrange for the pay
ment of the current expense account for
January and February. The new board
consists of President II. M. Street Sec
rotary B. r. Cameron, G. M. RUBBISH and
w. N Ray, all of Meridian and c. E.
Cunningham of Newton. John Il. NC
Beath of Meridian was elected steward
this morning succeeding r. e. Moody.
resigned. The next meeting Of the board
will take place Friday, April l.
The rural schools of Lauderdale county
will close their terms next Thursday, and
on Friday the teachers will hold an an
nual meeting here to discuss educational
matters and arrange for the convention
of the State Teachers association to
meet here May s,
Work was begun today on the removal
Of the old Star compress warehouse, on
which site the Queen and Crescent sys-
tenn will soon begin to erect large and
modern freight depot.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-22
HoBsoN CLUB ORGANIZED.
Great Enthusiasm Shown BY the
Voters of Cordova.

Cordova, March H.-(Special.)-A Hob
son club was organized here today with a
membership of 10, two-thirds of the vot-
ing strength of the beat. Much enthusiasm
was manifested. Addresses were made
by L. B. Musgrove and j. A. Stokes, prior
to organization, after which j. B. Bennett
was elected president and j. H. Kirk
secretary.
The Bankhead committee has chosen e.
M. Long and Luther Lee to begin an ac-
tive campaign for their candidate, and
these gentlemen will make speeches in all
parts of the county.
Enthusiasm is running high In the coun-
ty. The partisans Of both candidates arc
working hard
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-22
Personal and General.

Miss Viola Bremen, who was operated
on last week for appendicitis, Is getting
along very nicely.
Miss Dora Lee of Livingston is visiting
her uncle, Mr.. w. r. Lee.
There were very interesting services at
the First Baptist church. both morning
and evening, yesterday. At the morning
service there were two additions to the
church.
Mr.. L. b. Harwell OF Johns was visit
ing Pratt City friends yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. M. b. Hassen have
returned home after an extended visit
ITO Florida.
Mrs Nash and children left this after
noon for their home at Brewton after a
visit to relatives in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jackson of Alfalfa are the
guests of Judge and Mrs Arnold
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-22
TROUBLE ON THE BROOKLYN.
Men Were Given But One Piece OF
Hardtack for Sunday Supper.

Pensacola, Fla, March H.-The cruiser
Brooklyn, which sailed from San Juan
several days since. arrived in part last
night and began coaling today. Reports
from the last station to the effect that
considerable disorder was made on board
Sunday night were confirmed.
The men stated they were given only
one piece of bareback for supper, the off,
GERS knowing, too, that they had to coal
the ship the following day. The trouble
was averted by the officers on board talk
ing prompt and vigorous measures.
The battleship Texas completed her tar
get practice and came into port late this
evening.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-22
KILLS NEGRO WOMAN.
Wife of A. F. Dancey Is Shot BY Newt
Woods.

The wife of A. F. Dancey, negro coal
miner who lives at Brookside, was shot
to death late Saturday night, and it is al
legged that Newt Woods, a negro miner,
committed the crime
1t is reported that Woods was paying
attentions to the sister of the Daneey
woman. but she left him and went to the
home OF her sister. Woods went to the
house Saturday night and asked his
sweetheart to make up with him. On her
refusal he opened fire, but his shot went
wild. 1t Is said that he then shot at the
Dancey woman, killing her instantly
Woods escaped from the husband Of the
dead woman and has not been captured.
The shooting caused much excitement In
Rrookside
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-22
Y. M. c. A. DETERMINED.
Enthusiastic Meeting Held at the Resi-
dence of r. S. Munger.

Pursuant to the call of the president,
r. s. Munger, the board of directors and
trustees of the Young Mems Christian
association and a number of other bus
mess men met at the residence of Mr.
Munger last night and decided to stand
by the president until the $1,000 that is
lacking to complete the $4,000 gymnasium
is raised.
The meeting was enthusiastic and
pleasant. One OF the members OF the
board raised his subscription 800. The
canvass will be pushed actively until the
required amount is raised which wifi
probably be within the next two or three
weeks. The work on the gymnasium will
then begin
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-22
THE BROWN SHOE COMPANY
VIII Be the Largest Capitalized Shoe
Company In the World.

The Brown Shoe company of st. Louis
have called a meeting of stockholders to
increase the capital stock of the company
from one million to two million five hun
dred thousand dollars This will make 1t
the largest capitalized shoe company in
the world The great popularity of their
Star-5-Star Shoes and rapid increase of a
million five hundred thousand dollars per
year In business, requires this large cap
ital.
Their beautiful art picture white
House Queen of 1000, size 21xsO Inches,
in colors. will be sent on receipt of Is
cents in stamps.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-22
RUN OVER BY TRAIN.
Three Are Killed and One Is Fatally
Injured.

Clarlxesburg, W. Va, March H.-Seven
neople crossing a small railroad bridge
near Wilsonburg today were run down
nv a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train.
Anthony Manard, wife and child, were
killed outright. Frank Jametti was
fatally hurt and three others were seri-
ously injured.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-22
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Walter ChamberIIn.

Walter Chamberlin, the infant son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Chamberlin. died
yesterday morning at the family resi-
dence. s35 Alabama street The funeral
services will be conducted from the res
idence this afternoon at o'clock and
the remains will be sent to Knoxville,
Tenn, tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-22
The Age-Herald Engraving Depart
ment makes good cuts.
Will Go to Colon.

Washington. March 21.--Col. William C.
Gorgas Of the medical department. who
has been stationed at Governors Island.
New York. has arrived here under orders
to report to the isthmian canal commits
sion for service In connection with the
sanitary condition Of the canal strip. He
probably will accompany the commits
sion to Colon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-22
PRATT CITY FANS
AFTER BASEBALL
PROMOTERS HOPE TO PLACE A
WINNING TEAM IN THE FIELD.
G. J. PosEY Is HURT-oTHeR
NEWS.

Pratt City. March Especially 1.-The
fans of Pratt City are eager to have q
local baseball team this season. 1t Is
proposed to schedule games with other
cities In the district on dates when the
Birmingham team is on the road
The games will be pulled off at Tux
edo park. The city has some excellent
material and the promoters of the move-
ment are confident of placing winning
team In the field 1t is stated that there
is plan on foot to have a circuit In
Guiding Pratt City, Ensley, Wylam and
Bessemer.
Practice will be commenced in few
days. Pratt City people are very enthu-
siastic over the prospects of having some
good ball this summer.
Mr.. Posey Injured.
A. ]. Posey, a we'll known citizen Of the
town, received a painful injury this
morning at 10 O'Clock by cutting his foot
with an adj while working in the Bir-
mingham Southern yards, where he is
employed.
Mr.. Posey was doing some chopping on
some timber, preparatory to building
box car The adj that he was working
with slipped, striking him on the foot and
cutting a large cash. The wound bled
very freely and 1t was thought for
time that he was seriously injured. DR..
necessary to take several stitches In the
wound.
Stole Barrel Of Flour.
Walker Barber colored, was arraigned
before Mayor Hudnall in the police court
this morning, charged with stealing a
barrel Of flour from the grocery firm of
j. III. Eubank on First avenue Mayor
Hudnall reserved his decision until tomor-
row morning.
Last Friday 1t Is alleged that Barber
entered the store and carried away the
flour, hiding 1t behind his house on the
drift track, where 1t was found by Chief
Phillips.
Negro Injuries Another.
Dock Robertson, a negro man, was hit
over the head with a bottle by Bonnie
Rodgers, a negro woman, and seriously
injured. His skull was fractured and his
condition is considered critical. The wom-
an was arrested by Chief Phillips and
placed in jail
"Sonny Jlms" at AvondaIe.
The Sonny Jims," the local theatrical
company, will show in Pratt City next
Wednesday night under the auspices OF
the fire department of that place. The
troup Is composed of some splendid talent.
1t made a great hit at its first appear
ance at Foley's opera house last Tues
day night.
Maccabees Tomorrow Night.
Model tent, No. II, knights of Macca-
bees, will hold an important meeting in
its hall tomorrow night. 1t is especially
desired that a large number Of the men,
bership be present.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-22
Markham succeeds krutschnItt.

Houston, Tex, March 2.-It Is an.
nounced that C. II. Markham, vice presi-
dent and executive head Of the Harri-
man lines in Texas has been appointed
vice president and general manager to
succeed ]. Krutchnitt promoted. Mr.
Markham is at San Francisco at present
and that city will be his headquarters
His successor has not yet been chosen.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-22
TAYLOR Assumes Command.

Washington, March 21-Rear Admiral
Taylor, chief of the bureau of navigation
received cable message today from Rear
Admiral Cooper at Hong Kong saying
that he has assumed command of the
Asiatic station. Rear Admiral Evans who
has Just relinquished command of the
Asiatic station, is at Hong Kong await
ing the fitting out of his flagship, the
Kentucky.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-22
Special Service to Continue.

The special service that is In progress
at the First Presbyterian church will con-
tinue throughout the week. The Rev. DR..
A. A. Little, the pastor of the First Pres
byterian church at Selma. who is con-
Quoting the service is preaching some
able and instructive sermons both at the
morning and evening services. daily.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-22
RYAN Given The Decision.

Chicago, March 21.-Buddy Ryan was
given the decision over Jack O'Keefe after
six rounds of lighting tonight. OKeefe
appeared to have a slight advantage dur
ing the first five rounds, but in the last
round he went to pieces and Ryan Sc
cured such lead that he was given the
decision.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-22
plttsburo Goes to Hot Springs.

Pittsburg, Pa, March 21.-Eeaded by
President Dreyfus and Manager Clark,
the three-time champion Pittsburg ball
team left tonight for their training quar-
tiers at Hot Springs. The team left over
the Pennsylvania road and will go from
St Louis via the Missouri Pacific. The
training quarters will be reached on
Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-22
Car Runs Through Parade.

Keokuk, Iowa, March 2l.-A trolley car
today ran through minstrel parade,
probably fatally injuring James Barandi,
hurting five other persons and destroying
nearly all the musical instruments and
costumes of the band. William Cahill, mo-
torman. has been arrested on charge Of
assault.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-22
Resolutions Are Adopted.

The Meridian Bar association met this
afternoon and passed appropriate resolu-
lions upon the death of former member
of the local association, Col. J. r. Mcln-
tosh, who died about two weeks ago In
Kingston, Jamaica, but whose body will
be inferred here. The remains will arrive
from New York city tonight and will be
inferred here tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-22
Roosevelt Resolutions Adopted.

Tufkin. Tax, March pa convention
of republicans was held here today to
choose delegates to the Chicago conven-
ton to contest the seats of those re-
Gently selected at Beaumont. Strong
Roosevelt resolutions were adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-22
Levi Mccormick and George Nelson

Levi McCormick and George NeIsOn'
two negro criminals, who were being
worked by County Convict Manager Sam
Brown, made a dash for liberty this
morning and as a result Mccormick now
lies In Jail with a broken leg caused by
Browns pistol, while Nelson was cap
tured and put back to work after board
Ing a freight train and going some dis
lance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-22
snsxer Goes to Mexico.

Laredo. Tex. March 21.-James Speyer
of New York, head Of the banking firm
OF Speyer & Co., crossed the Rio Grande
at Laredo today on his way to Mexico
City. He is travelling in special train,
accompanied by party of friends and
will make the journey over the National
Railroad of Mexico, a property in which
the Speyers are interested.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-03-22

5 DssN al H pInds Of s afs: FURNITURE
Best and most complete stock of office
Filing Systems and equipment In the
state.
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TWINL ER9s az. a a5.sIu.. dyP 3S.
best. All sizes of Ledgers and Binders
and all sizes and rulings of sheets car
ried in stock
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The Age-Herald Engraving Depart
n1ent makes rood cuts.
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Tie a.st s,sS FOUNTAIN PEN FREE win WIN ;sss
Established 1886.
GELDERS' RESTAURANT.

Established 1886.
GELDERs' RESTAURANT.
ITO North Twentieth Street.
Dinner from 80 a. m. to p. m.
MENU.
SOUP.
Cream of Rice.
ROASTS.
Prime Ribs of Western Beef, Au JUS
Stewed Veal With Dumplings
RELISHES.
Spring Radishes.
ENTREES
Cream Toast.
VEGETABLES.
Mashed Potatoes. Candied Vans.
Lady Peas. Hot Slaw.
DESSERTS.
Peach Pie. Cocoanut Pudding.
DRINKS.
Coffee Tea Milk
% cents.
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DDIuTIMn of every desirable kind.
fhIM | lMG Largest and best equip
ped plant. Loose ledger leaves a spe-
clalty. No Job too small for our atten-
tIon; none too large for our capacity.