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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
RAILROAD WORLD.

Fred Parafhalee, traveling passenger agent of the Chicago, Hamilton and Day ton railroad with headquarters in Allan la, spent yesterday in Birmingham.
 The railroads entering St. Louis have been advised by the joint traffic commis- sion that all exhibit and construction ma terial destined to the exposition must have the freight prepaid at the place of origin. This is to prevent congestion at the grounds on account of disputes.
 Extra sections of trains Nos. and on the Louisville and Nashville railroad be- tween Birmingham and Montgomery have been abolished. These trains were put on to handle the local travel between these two points during the carnival season to relieve the through trains.
 When the recently completed St. Louis Memphis line of the Frisco system is put fin operation for passenger business a through train will probably be run from Birmingham to St. Louis to accommodate the worlds fair travel It is a known fact that the officials of the Frisco system have had this matter under consideration for some time past.
 The system expects to handle an enor- nous business from the south and the southwest to the exposition city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
ALEXIEFF GIVES
 ACCOUNT OF ATTACK
SAYS SQUADRON OF ENEMY's FLEET NUMBERING SIXTEEN AP- PRoAcHED THE FORTRESS AND BEGAN THE MBARDMENT.

St. Petersburg. February 26, @ a. m)-- A copy of telegram from the viceroy of the far east, Admiral General Alexeff, to the emperor has just been given out. 1t is dated February 25. The place supposed to be Mukden. The message Is as follows:
 "A squadron of the enemy's fleet num- bering sixteen approached the fortress at about Il o'clock this morning and opened bombardment on cruisers Ask old, Bayan and Novik, which were in the outer harbor, and also on the fortress. The firing continued for half an hour. Then our crusiers went into the harbor. The enemy fired for several minutes on one of our batteries, and then began to leave. They stopped within sight of the fort, but out of range of fire.
 At this time four of the enemy s cruisers detached themselves from the squadron and proceeded to Pigeon bay, where they quickly opened fire on our torpedo boats that were cruising there. They directed also Q strong cannonade against the shore. The commandant con sequently sent troops to Pigeon bay. The firing there lasted for thirty minutes but To landing was made. The Japanese cruisers then disappeared Suitable meas ures have been taken to oppose a pos sible effort on the part of the enemy to creep up by sea.
 "Our losses this day were one man wounded at the battery.
 T respectfully report the above to your imperial majesty.
 (signed) "ALEXIEFF."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
FAIR NUMBER OF.
 ORDERS FOR IRON
IT IS DIFFICULT TO GET COKE SHIPMENTS THROUGH ON TIME. SITUATION ALMOST AS BAD AS LAST YEAR.

Rogers, Brown & Co.'S Cincinnati cir- cular of yesterdays date says:
 There has been a fair number Of orders placed during the past week for early delivery. Some buyers are making in- quiry as to prices for requirements later in the year and will probably come into the market soon. A prominent rolling mill proprietor stated today that he was run ming about 75 per cent of his fun capacity. and when he was at his office he thought business was fairly good; however, when he went home in the evening and read the newspapers he could hardly believe 1t would pay to go to the mill in the morning, as the papers indicated that there was no business being done in the iron line.
 Owing to the heavy traffic being car ried by the railroad companies 1t is now almost impossible to get coke shipments through on time. It is almost as bad as last year.
 It Is reported that there is a strong effort being to organize the miners in the Connellsville district. If a strike Is inau- gurated it will no doubt shut down a great many furnaces, which will create demand for the relatively small stooclx of pig iron now on hand at the fur naceS,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
WOMAN SECURES PATENT.
Miss Mary Anderson Has Device for
 Street Car Windows.

Miss Mary Anderson of No. PIP High land avenue, has secured a patent for a device for keeping the glass windows of a street car vestibule clear of sleet snow and ice. Local street railroad officials consider the patent valuable one, and the Birmingham Railway, Light and Pow CT company may adopt the devise for use on it's cars
 The device Is worked from the vesti- bule of the car and a metal knife scrapes the outside of surface of the glass win dow this being followed with a padding of rubber which removed the water from the glass In northern cities where the weather is quite severe glycerine Is used to keep the ice, snow and sleet off the car windows but this is quite expensive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
SPRING TRADE Is ASSERTING ITSELF Activity in the South Ahead of
 Last Year COLD WEATHER A FACTOR Pig Iron Production for the Month Just Ended Is Double the Fig
 ure of the Month
 Before.
COLD WEATHER A FACTOR

New York, February 25.-Bradstreet's s review of trade this week says:
 Spring trade is asserting itself despite abnormally cold weather, heavy snows or congested transportation facilities in widely separated sections. Where weather conditions have been favorable, as in the south, distributive trade has been good and generally in excess of a year ago.
 In the southwest milder weather has brought out more couatry buyers. Buy ing is generally classed as conservative.
 Manufacturing industry shows some enlargements of activity, especially in glass-making and iron and steel, produc- ton of pig iron being nearly double that of two months ago. Production and ship ment of bituminous coal and coke, and raw materials generally, are hampered by the weather. The bituminous coal look is additionally unsatisfactory be- cause 1t is almost universally believed that strike against reduction of wages will occur on April 1 in the western Pennsylvania and West Virginia fields Cold weather also limits outdoor opera lions in building. Stocks of yellow pine in cities adjacent to Baltimore are ex- pected to be in request for use in repiac- ing buildings destroyed.
 Shipments are still smaller than year ago in cotton and woolen goods for next fall Failures are few in number for this season of the year, considering the selated spring season. It is still too early to report upon the winter wheat sltua- tion, but advlces so far received from the southwest are hardly encouraging absence of snow covering or lack of moisture being reported in Missouri, Ok lahoma and Kansas.
 New record prices for the year, and the highest in fact since May, 1S9S were reached In wheat this week, the market though irregular closing near the top. Flour prices reflect the strength and corn and oats have sympathized, as have also nearly all kinds of provisions except eggs which have broken sharply.
 Raw cotton on heavy liquidation has declined quite sharply. New Orleans re- ports trade better than last year. Savan- nah reports a good and increased demand for lumber, Memphis that business ex- ceeds a year ago, Montgomery that job- ping trade Is heavy but that farm work ia retarded by incessant rains.
 Spring weather helps fruit and vege- tables at Jacksonville and business at most Tennessee cities compares well with a year ago.
 War talk is still an influence tending to strengthen food products, but to depress raw cotton Collections are still unsatis- factory at most northern markets. Rail- way earnings are not as encouraging as in the past. owing partly to the conges- ton growing out of blockaded shipments, but partly to cutting of grain freight rates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
MILITARY IS ACTIVE.
Cameron Light Artillery Will Soon Be
 Mustered In.

Meridian. Miss, February 26.-(Special.) --The muster officer of the new artillery company in formation here has been se- Iected and 1t is probable the company will be mustered into service Monday night The company will be called the Cameron Light artillery in honor of Gen. w. D. Cameron of this city.
 General Cameron is an ardent supporter of the military movement in this city, and will aid the different companies in rasing funds for the Worlds fair trip. Over forty names have been submitted for membership and have been approved at state headquarters. For the present the company will use the armory of the Meridian rifles but later on expect to have an armory of their own.
 An enthusiastic meeting of the Walthall Guards was held last night with full att tendance. It was decided by a unanimous vote that if the funds necessary for the coming Worlds fair trip be found lacking at the proper time that each member will contribute the sum of S20 to help defray expenses. A lecture will be given for the benefit of the company at an early date
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
PUBLIc-SPIRiTED VIEW.
Frank p. o'Brien Sends Check for vuI
 can Fund.

Capt. Frank P OBrien writes the fol- lowing characteristic letter from Florida: To the Editor of the Age-Herald: I agree with Med Brace" in the asser< tion that 1t Is the duty of every individ- ual in Jefferson county to contribute as liberally as his financial condition will warrant toward paying for the erection of the grandest advertisement Birmingham has ever been given. I enclose ten dol- lars, which please turn over to some member of the committee if you should happen not to be one
 1 am enjoying every minute of my stay here. The climate Is delightful, fishing good and pretty fair duck hunting IS to be had on Hillsboro river
 We get the Birmingham papers regu- larly, another feature which serves to pass the time pleasantly. There are sew eral Jefferson county people here and at St. Petersburg Among the number in Tampa I found Messrs. Fleming Jourdan, Robert McAdory and James Moran.
 Sincerely yours
 FRANK P. O'BRIEN. Tampa, Fla, February 2f 1904.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION. No Meeting Because of Lack of Quo
 rum-FIes for President.

No quorum was present yesterday after noon at the meeting of the Alabama Stats Fair association, and no business was transacted The report of President A. J, Krebs was handed to the secretary but 1t was not read and no action was taken on 1t.
 Another meeting will be called later, probably in about two weeks. at which an effort will be made to get a quorum and settle the affairs of the association.
 It is generally believed that Eugene F1es will be chosen the president of the association, vice Allen J. Krebs. who has rendered his resignation. The resignation has not yet been acted on, but MT. Krebs states that he will be unable to act in the capacity again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
PORTERS EAGER TO
 DRESS IN UNIFORMS
NEGRO EMPLoYEs IN CITY HALL ASK PERMISSION TO PURCHASE BRASS BuTToNs-PERMlssloN IS NOT GRANTED.

The negro porters employ ed at the city hall-hve in all-csled upon Custodian Jack Curran yesterday afternoon and presented a petition to be allowed to pur- chase uniforms for themselves at their own expense. They cited to the custodian of the municipal building that the DOT ters employed at the various clubs in the city, as well as in the public build ings all wore uniforms, and expressed themselves as being desirous of being in line.
 The delegation was lead by Bob Macke, the head porter of, the city hall. Bob has been in the employ Of the city in the capacity of porter for about eight years. and for this reason was chosen as spokesman
 Custodian Curran listened to the peti- tioners and then told them that he would refer the matter to Mayor Drennen. He did so, and the mayor did not grow en- thusiastic over the subject.
 The uniform matter has therefore been dropped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
TERRY RICHARDSON
 GETS APPOINTMENT
Will Be Special Judge of Fifteenth Circuit Until the First
 of May.

C1anton, February 26.-( -(Special.)-A tell egram from the governors private sec- retary to Col. William A. Collier re- ceived this morning announced that the Hon. Terry Richardson would be ap- pointed special judge to hold regular terms of court in the Fifteenth judicial circuit until the first of May, at which time the governor will appoint the nom- inee of the democratic primary on April If for the unexpired term.
 This appointment is interpreted here as practically leaving the selection of Judge Winters successor to a vote of the peo- pie in the primary, and Is entirely satis- factory to Col. Collier and his friends. Since the mention of Col. Collier in con- nection with the judgship his friends have been active in his behalf and he has received many encouraging letters and messages His friends are enthusiastic, and he vii continue in the race before the people in the primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
New Ladder Company Incorporated.

Meridian, Miss, February 26-(Specinl) -The Meridian Ladder company has been Incorporated here with a paid up capital of $1o,0OO with the object of manufac- turing a ladder recently patented. The following persons have taken the entire stock of the company; A. J. Patterson Of Mobile, c. W. Meyer, l.. II. Arlty, b J. Gallagher. W. Needs. c. L. Gray, $. T. Wagoner and s. A. Neville all of Meridian A site has already been selected for lo- eating the new plant. A meeting of the stockholders of the company will be call ed next week for the purpose of elect ing officers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
SALVATION ARMY.
Large Crowd Attended Meeting Last
 Nlght-Tonight's Services.

Mrs. Capt Brietenback of Birmingham led the second meeting of the seven days campaign of the Sons of Thunder of the Salvation Army last night. Her subject was "The Leading of the Spirit" A large audience was present at the services
 The services are being held in the Sal vation Army headquarters at No. 21l5 First avenue.
 Staff Capt. Berriman of Atlanta will conduct the services tonight. His subject will be ''Weafy Willie"
 The following is the programme for Sunday.
 Il a. m.-Subject Power"
 D. m.--''Up a Tree s D. m.-Orderly House."
 The Sunday services will be conducted by Staff Capt. Berriman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
EXCURSION RATES
To Washington, D. O, and Return Via
 Southern Railway.

Account National Congress of Religious rducation Southern railway announces snecial rate of one and one-third fare nlus 25 cents for the round trip on the certificate plan, Tickets on sale February 9sth to March Sd. 1904, good to leave washington returning on or before March sth, 1904
 For full information, schedules. etc.. apply at Passenger onice. Morris Hotel building J. c. LUGK. 2-4.-1et District Passenger Agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
SENT TO THE MINES.
Inmates of City JaIl Refused to Work.
 Taken to Flat Top.

Ed Kelly. white man. Josh Lowry and Davie Neal two negroes, were yes terday sent to Flat Top mines by the city of Birmingham for refusing to work out their sentence In the city jail.
 Kelly was arrested some time ago by Policeman Nix. He attempted to whip the policeman at the time. and there were three charges against him. He was fined heavily and has a long sentence to serve. The two negroes are also in the jail for long sentences. The law allows the city to send prisoners who will not work to the mines where they can be made to work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
ANOTHER CHALLENGE ISSUED. F. M. Donner Wants Debate Amonq Candidates for commIssi sionership.

Selma, February 2s-(Special.)-F. M. Donner, candidate for president of the railroad commission. has addressed an open letter to R. J. Lowe, B. B. Conner, John V. Smith and Reuben F. Kolb, chal- leEging them to joint debate, the said debate to be held at the court house in Selma on a date to be agreed upon.
 Mir Donner says he wants to treat the railroads fair and. at the same time do exact justice to the people who pay the freight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
Koreans to JoIn Japs.

Seoul. February 26.-The Korean gov ernment has decided to order the Korean troops to join the Japanese in the field. The port of Wiju was opened to foreign placed. on trade and other incidental mat ters win be parsed later. This action nec- esitates a harbor. Yongampho has been decided upon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
Petitions In Bankruptcy.

The following petitions in bankruptcy have been filed:
 George Kennedy, Wylam liabilities, s1Os 7o;' assets $500.
 Mrs. Martha M Troott. Birmingham liabilities 1892 97; assets $427.50.
 Henry Harvey, Birmingham, liabilities s5O; assets $500.
 T. E. Knowles. Birmingham, liabili- ties $2o1. 50; assets s2400.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
"Profsssor's Love Story"

",rhe Professors Love Story one of the cleverest plays that has been to Birmingham this season, will play re- turn engagement next Saturday after noon and night. All those who witnessed the play when here before were Very much pleased, and favorable comment was heard on all sides.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
REAL ESTATE TRANsAcTIoN. Large Lot for Railway, Light and
 Power Company.

A lot 100 by 165 feet on the corner of Powell avenue and Nineteenth street was yesterday sold to the Jemison Real Es- tate and Insurance company for s37, 300 cash by J. c. Whitfield.
 It is believed that the property was purchased for the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for further ad- ditions to the power plant. MT Whitfield bought the property eight months ago for s25. GOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
CITY ITEMS.

Building PermIt.-Inspector Ken drick yesterday afternoon issued q building permit to Dr. A. A. Clisby to erect a onestory frame dwelling in Alley J, between Fifteenth and Six teenth streets, at a cost of $350.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Leonard Moody.

Leonard Moody. the 16-months-old son of MT. and Mrs. J. W. Moody, died yes terday morning at their esidence at Brompton, Ala. The funeral services will be conducted this morning at Il o'clock at the residence and the interment will be in the Brompton cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
PERSONAL.

Mir Paul Turner Vaughn is the guest of Mrs. B. H. Pearson.
 Mir. Bonham King Is the guest of Mir and Mrs. w. D. Nesbit.
 F. D. Nabers, Jr., who has beensicl1 for sometime with pneumonia at the Davis infirmary is now improving and will soon be able to be out again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
Italian Steamer Ashore.

Miami, Fla, February 26.-The Ital- ian steamer Mongibello, Genoa to New Orleans, is ashore near Alligator Lighthouse. She is laden with mis- cellaneous cargo, principally lemons. Her condition is reported critical.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
NEW TRUNK FACTORY, 2O1O Third Avenue.

R. A. Gilbert has sold his entire inter- est on Twentieth street and now has ac- tive management of the Gilbert Trunk Factory, recently incorporated with T. H. Motion as president and R. A. Gil- bert secretary and treasurey. Now open for wholesale and retail trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
Notes and Personals.

Mrs. w D. Foust left yesterday for Blocton where she will visit relatives for several days Mrs. Foust was accom- panied by her two little daughters, Misses Bessie and Katie.
 Joe Croswell, boss at No. ? slope, is re covering from an attack of a complicar tions of diseases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
ADJUSTMENTS.
The Bijou.

The two last performances of the Wells -Dunne- Harlan Musical Comedy company during this engagement will be given at the Bijou this afternoon and tonight. The company is making a very clever musical comedy production of My Friend From India with Little Chip in the comedy role. Two large audiences are expected as the play abounds in comedy and the members of the company are we'll east
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
"Rsd Feather"

Red Feather musical comedy which is said to contain bright lines and good music, and to bring very capable cast as well as pretty chorus girls. will be at the Jefferson theatre next Thurs day night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
PREPARING FOR
 THE CONVENTION
PRATT CITY UNDERTAKES MAX ING ARRANGEMENTS TO ENTER TAIN ASSOCIATION IN BIRMINe- tlAM-coMsTock ELECTED.

Pratt City February 2s.-(Specia4)- Vice President Sam Foley and John Anguin, member of the board of examin- CTS of the state undertakers' association, went to Birmingham today to make arr engagements for entertaining the under takers of Alabama in Birmingham on April 12 and IS. A large attendance is an- ticipated from all parts of the state and action preparations are being made to take care of the visitors The board of examiners will meet at the same time his home on Fourth street where he is now In a serious condition
 Miner Painfully Injured.
 M. H. Evins, white minor was seri- ously injured yesterday morning by fall- ing slate. He was at work in No shaft when large quantity of earth and slate caved in upon his back pain fully bruising and adjoining him about the body Mir Evans was carried to his home on Fourth street where he is now in a serious contidition.
 comstook Made Trainer.
 The board of advisers of the Pratt City fire department met tonight and elected c. D. Comstock trainer MT. Comstoclx will immediately begin instructing the boys who are to take part in the tourna- ment at Anniston next May, and he pro- poses to have one of the swiftest racing teams in the contests. MT. Comstock is himself a well known athlete and holds a record as runner. He will also take part in the tournament
 Chief D. D. Richards ana Assistant Chief T. L. Stovall will act as captains of the racing department
 Practice for the tournament continues regularly and the fire department is rapid ly getting in shape for carrying off sev- eral prizes. Pratt City is confident that she will be winner at least one time and may succeed in capturing several trophies.
 Eastern Stars Meet.
 The Order of Eastern Stars held an important and largely attended meeting tonight in the Masonic hall and several new members were initiated. This is new organization in Pratt City and Is already in a. fourishing condition. The ladies are adding new members rapidly and the Eastern Stars are already very strong here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
100 Doses
 For One Dollar

Economy in medicine must be measured by two things-cost and effect. It cannot be measured by either alone. It is greatest in that medicine that does the most for the money-that radically and per- manently cures at the least ex- pense. That medicine is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-27
Hoods J0rSap0rill0

It purifies and enriches the blood, cures pirnples, eczema and all eruptions, tired, languid feelings, loss of appetite and general debility.
 "I have taken Hoods SarsaparillA and found 1t reliable and giving perfect satisfac- tion. It takes away that tired feeding. gives epergy and puts tho blcod In good condition" !" Mss Ervrr CoLosTE, 1895 10th Street, N. w.. Washington. D. c.
 Noed's earsaparIlla psosmlses to cure end keeps tho prOml3es