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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11
Delightful Party Given.
Social and Personal.

Miss Emma Clayton. after spending four months in the Steel City, the guest of Mrs. George R. Byrum, left today for her home in Ashville, N. c.
 MT. and Mrs. R. J. Owen and little son of Bristol, Tenn, are visiting the family of Mir and Mrs. Henry Spurrier.
 MT. w. E. Smith, roadmaster of the Louisville and Nashville was in the city looking after business interests yesterday.
 The Ensley detachment of Troop D re- ported to Birmingham headquarters last night for regular inspection by the major.
 The newly elected officers of the East ern Stars will be installed next Saturday night by Mrs. Elizabeth Saltor of Elyton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11
Social and Personal.

Dr. and Mrs. J. E. seay charmingy en- tertained number of their friends yes terday evening at their home on Second avenue.
 The Epworth League of the First Meth odist church held an interesting meeting at the First Methodist church tonight. An interesting programme was carried out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11

s. D. Greene is a candidate for judge of probate of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11
Enr nrnhafc .lrrdne.

The Age-Herald is authorized to an nounce ]. P. Stiles a candidate for re- election as Judge of Probate of Jefferson county. subject 10 the action of the Democratic primary. u-6-0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11
MARAUDER CAUSES
 MUCH EXCITEMENT
ATTEMPTS TO ROB HOUSE IN PRATT CITY AND IS DRIVEN OFF. RETURNS AND THROWS ROCK THROUGH WINDOW.

Pratt City March 1O.-(speeial) )-con- siderable excitement was created on East Highlands last night by an unknown par ty attempting to terroize the home of Jesse Wilson by throwing a rock through the window and leaving a threatening note on the door step.
 Last night about F o'clock brother of MT. Wilson was awakened by hearing some one moving about in the kitchen. He went to the door and discovered a man in the room. Not being armed, MT. Wilson called to his brother. who pro- cured a gun. The man, taking alrmA jumped out of the window and ran away but not until MT. Wilson had fired at him four times. It being dark the shots went wide of their mark The man left his shoes under the window and they were taken in charge by MT. Wilson.
 Later on the would-be burglar returned. threw a large rock through the window, and left note on the front steps, stating that this was the first time he ever ran "a good run," which was better than a poor stand The note warned Mir. Will son to be on his watch
 The note and other clues have been turned over to Chief of Police Phillips, who is instituting a close search for the man.
 Bremen Will Meet.
 The Pratt City volunteer fire department will meet tomorrow night for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year. It is generally conceded that all the old officers will be reelected.
 The department Is in excellent condition and harmony prevails in all the com panies. New uniforms have recently been purchased and the department Is well equipped.
 The department is now training hard getting ready to take part in the volunteer firemens tournament at Anniston In May. The volunteer fire companies from Ala bama. Georgia and Tennessee will take part in the races.
 At the bazaar held by the department last month over 5000 was realized. Of this amount $500 was used for purchasing equipment for the races at Anniston.
 To Give First Performance.
 ''The Sonny Jims," the Pratt City the atrical company, composed of local talent. will give It's first show next Thursday night at Foley's opera house. The troupe is composed of some excellent talent. It has been rehearsing for some time and the company will probably be greeted by a large crowd at its first appearance.
 With the Lodges.
 The Alma Seay chapter of Eastern Stars will meet In the Masonic hall next Friday night A number of new candidates will be initiated and refreshments will be served.
 Pratt City lodge, Improved Order of Odd Fellows. will hold meeting tomor- row night. Some new members will be taken in after which an elaborate feast will be served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11
For Aeeorjate .Iudne

I hereby announce my candidacy for third associate judge of the circuit court of Jefferson county. subiect to the action of the democratic primary.
 q T. RIyDITY.pH
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For County Treasurer.

hereby announce myself a candidate for treasurer of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 H. C. MILLER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11

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 If you are already convinced that Swamp-Root is what you need, you can purchase the regular flfty-cent and one- dollar size bottles at the drug stores everywhere. Don't make any mistake. but remember the name. Swamp Root. Dr. Kilmers Swamp-Root. and the ad- dress Binghamton, N. T.. on every bottle. Swamp-Root in promptly curing even or bladder troubles. that to prove It's e bottle and a book of valuable infor-
 The book contains many of the letters received from men and women Root is so well known that our readers sending your address to Dr. Kilmer & ] read this generous offer in the Bir- etors of ths paper guarantee the genu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11
For superIntendent of Education,

hereby announce myself candidate fer Superintendent of Education of Jef- ferson county. subject to the action nf the Democratic primary. P. M. MNEIL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11

The Are-HeraId Is authorized 10 an- nounce John c. Pugh candidate fov reelection for solicitor of the Tenth judi cial circuit. suhiert to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11

For Solicitor -srfh IuA'iciaI Circuit.
 The ARe-Herald is authorized to an- nounce Frank Cahalan a candidate for Solicitor of the Tenth Judicial Circuit. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11
ReoIster of th. cJr,u,, c,u,.

John s. Gillespie is a candidate for re- election to the office of register of the circuit court of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11

The Are-HerHld is authorized to en- nounce !ohn McOueen a candidate for solicitor of the Tenth judicial circuit. primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11

I. W. McAdory is a candidate for county superintendent of education. subject to tte action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11

T~s Age-Herald is authorized to an. nouncs that Fl. P. HefIn is q candidate for reelection solicitor for Jefferson county. subject to the action of the dem- ocratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11

hereby announce myself a candidate for the Board of Revenue subject to ths action of the democratic primary.
 D. A HELMICH.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11

The Age-Herald is authorized to an. nounce W. B. Burton a candidate for member of the Board of Revenue of Jef- ferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11

I hereby announce myself candidate for Board of Revenue. subject to the ac- ton of the democratic primary
 HUGH MGEEvER
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 The Age-Herald is authorized to an nounce John T. Reed as a candidate for board of revenue. subject to action of democratic primary.
 hereby announce myself candidats for reelection to the Board of Revenue subject to the action of the Democratic party. J. K. P. LAIRD. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Board of Revenue subject to ths action of the democratic primary.
 D. A. HELMICH. The Age-Herald is authorized to an. nounce W. B. Burton a candidate for member of the Board of Revenue of Jef- ferson county. subject to the action Of the democratic primary.
 hereby announce myself candidate for Board of Revenue. subject to the &C., ton of the democratic primary.
 HUGH MGEEvER hereby announce myself candidate fo- reelection to Board of Revenue. sub 5ect to the action of the democratic pri- mary. H. W. CROOK John M Sims announces his candidacy for Board of Revenue of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 I hereby announce myself candidate for Board of Revenue of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic
 ANDREW L. McwILLIAMs.
 F,r Tsv CoIiec+or.
 hereby announce myself A candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county. snbiect to the action of the democratic party. P. B. BOWERS. The Are-Herald is authorized to an- nourre George B Tarrant of North Bir- ringham candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county Subject 10 the action of the democratic party.
 himself a candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county. suhiect to the action of the democratic party.
 For c-,;-;+or
 hereby announce myself candiaate for Solicitor for Jefferson county subject to the action of the democratic party
 WILLIAM K. TERRY. Tte Are-HeraId is authorized to an. nouncs that Fl P He7in ts candidate for reelection as solicitor for Jefferson county. subject to the action of the dem ocratic primary.
 For Solicitor Tenth Itr~i'eiaI Circuit. The ARe-Herald is authorized to an- nounce Frank Cahaian candidate for Solicitor of the Tenth Judicial Circuit. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 The ACe-HerHld is authorized to en- nounce !ohn McOueen a candidate for solicitor of the Tenth judicial circuit. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 The Age-Herald Is authorized 10 au- nounce John c. Pugh candidate fov reelection for solicitor of the Tenth judi ciaI circuit. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11
For Chancellor Northwestern pi,

For Chancellor Northwestern Division. John c. Carmichael is a candidate for TO- election to the office of chancellor of the northwestern division. embracing Jeffer- son. Blount and Tuscaloosa counties. sub ject to the action of the democratic pri. mary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11
ANNOUNCE MENTS.
For Board of Revenue.

tVt DSai0 nCNCudCs The Age-Herald is authorized to an nounce John T. Reed as a candidate for board of revenue. subject to action of democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11

I hereby announce myself a candidats for reelection to the Board of Revenue subject to the action of the Democratic party. J. K. P. LAIRD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11
Eor c-,;.;to-.

hereby announce myself candidate te for Solicitor for Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic party
 WILLIAM K. TERRY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11

I hereby announce myself candidate fo- reelection to Board of Revenue. sub ject to the action of the democratic pri- mary H. w CROOK
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-11

William Mirns of West End announces himself candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic party.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-16

he went to Butchers office this after
noon to discuss matters pertaining to
the Weiser contract and wordy al.
tercatlon ensued. White admits that
he told Butcher he purposed to shoot
him when he met him upon the street.
Tonight the two men met. and
Butcher fred two shots at White, both
taking effect. One struck White in the
neck, infiicting dangerous wound.
while the other took effect in the arm.
Butcher FASTENED to give himself up
to the authorities, while White went
for medical aid. Butcher secured
bondsmen shortly and was released
from Jail. When asked for statement
he was inclined to be reticent and de-
clined to, discuss the affair other than
to say he had fired in self-defense,
The shotting has Saused much ex-
citement, because of the prominence of
tho principals involved.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-16
SIX CHICAGO CHURCHES
ARE ORDERED CLOSED

quest today was given over to Witness
es from he fire department, Chief
Musham and several Of higher ranking
assistants testifying. Chief Musham
declared, in his opinion, that 1t was
the duty Of the building commissioner
to report to him If fire protection In
a shedter was in adequate. No report
had ever been made to him. It has
never been the custom OF the IRE de-
partment to inspect theaters or public
buildings for protection. unless the re-
port had oeen made from the ONCE OF
the bull ling commissioner In this
connection 1t may be recalled that
Ruilding Commissioner Williams tes-
titled 1t was not the business Of his
Office to report on fire protection. but
that the matter was entirely belonging
to the fire department. .
Orders were issued to Commissioner
williams to close six more churches for
failure to comply with the building
ordinance.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-16
EASTERN OREGON LAWYER
SHOOTS BUSINESS ASSOCIATE

Baker City, Jan. 15, Colonel w, f.
Butcher prominent lawyer and lead
ting democrat, tonight shot and perhaps
fatally wounded ]. c. White, n well
known local contractor. After the
shooting White walked several hum
dred feet to secure medical aid. but
the attending physicians are unable to
say whether or not he win recover.
Colonel Butcher is one OF the best
known attorneys'of eastern Oregon and
has long been prominent In political
circles, He was the democratic can
didate for congress against Congress-
man Williamson,
The shooting was the outcome Of a
business misunderstanding between
the two men, who had been interested
together In a contract for the construc-
tion of a lighting and water plant at
weiser, Idaho, According to state
ment made by White after the affray,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-16
NAN AND WOMAN
HOLD TOWN AT BAY

Black Duck, MINI. Jan, i5,--Ex-
element prevailed at kelliher. new
border town 20 miles NORTH of here, all
last nigh, and today II continues over n
shooting AFFAIR that started In gamb-
ling house. The house was surrounded
all night by score OF armed men.
VINO were trying to set man cf ahe
name Of Plumner and woman COM
panlon who had elected the proprietor
from the place at the poIn, Of their
rrvolvera and then began to shoot the
place up" In true border fashion.
when the inmates were driven out.
the town council assembled and called
for volunteers. Each man was fur
nished with rifle and quart bottle
OF whisky. the latter was stimulant
against the cold. The house was rid
died with bullets. The couple In the
houae wrecked the interior with axes
and fred at every one who came with
In range. The battle continued until
midnight. when truce was arranged
until morning. The town marshal was
wounded slightly. The besieged then
took turns at watching and sleeping
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-16
MAY BE HELD
RESPONSIBLE
Captain Roberts. Of the Wrecked
Steamer ClaIlam, and Others
viii Be Arrested.

Victoria, h. c., Jan. 15.--Applica'
ton was made today at the coroner;
Inquiry into the, clallam disaster fol
warrants for the arrest OF Captain
Roberts and others on the charge ol
manslanghter. Z. II. Laughrin, rep
resentlng the Dominion government
Today said that sufficient evidence hat
been secured to show, criminal negii'
gence.
Evidence was given this morning bl
Richard Grifiiths, one OF the crew oi
the Ciallam. As the seaman was haul
Ing the ensign 20 half-mast upside
down. Captain Roberts ordered him
to take II down and put 1t up right side
up as II nothing was the matter.
About that time steamer passed
about three miles away. Captain
Roberts saw he was wrong and In
about 10 minutes later allowed the sail
or to put up the flag In reversed po-
sition.
Grifiiths said no steps were taken
to rescue those In the water after the
first boat was capsixed, though they
were alongside the steamer. There
were no rockets. blue fires, or other
signals on board as far as he knew.
The rudder was known not to be in
good condition.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-16
BRYAN HAS
A NEW ONE
Is Smitten With an Idea WhiIs in
Europe. Which He viii
Tell Later.

81. Louis. Jan. i5.--"Everyihlng
points to victory" said william J.
Bryan. who spent an hour In st. Louis
today en- route home TO Lincoln, In
answer TO question asked by the
Post Dispatch MS to the democratic
national outlook. Il think we wlll win.
and am now convinced that dark
horse will capture the nomination" he
continued.
what do.you think of Judge Parker.
Of New York; he was asked.
~ am not thinking Of Parker at all 4
How would Senator German suit
your
Il am not discussing MFR. German
or any other candidate at this time.
rs II true that you have expressed a
preference for Mr.. Hearst?-
"Now." said MIR. Bryan, Il wish you
would write down what have to say
about Mr.. Hearst"
He then dictated the following;
II appreciate the work MIR. Hearst
has done for the democratic party. and
count him among my personal friends.
but l am not advocating his nomin-
alton or that Of any other person. am
avoiding any expression Of preference
for anybody"
Il think have already made II sufil-
ciently plain that | am not"
would YOU become one II conditions
should Indicate the necessity OF your
making the raceg'
II can imagine no circumstance un-
der which II would be either wise or.
nesessary for me to be come candi-
date"
Mr. Bryan would not commit himself
as to the eligibility OF Mayor McCiei-
Ian, OF New York. for the democratic
did your journey modify In any way
your views on the money question:
1T did not" he replied. emphatic
ally. Il am still a believer IN the
principle of free silver, But i win
say this, that l got one new idea,
which win discuss at some future
time."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-16
AIM OF JAPAN SEEMS TO
BE TO PREPARE FOR ANY
SITUATIONTHAT MAY ARISE
While Government Is Striving Desperate
~ to Reach Peaceful Settlement,
Russia Remains Unchanged.
The Presence Of Russian and japanese Fleets In the Red Sea at the
Same Time. Coupled With Attempt Of the Latter to
Occupy Corean Ports Nay Bring About Naval
Clash Likely to Preeiptats War.

as evidence that the situation has not
grown worse, The interest of the
United States IN tho crisis continues ID
be tho subject OF great deal OF dis
cuAaion,
The Standard says Although the
most informal engagements may be sio-
lated with impuniiy In the dealing with
the Manchuria situation with the EN-
peror. the president Of the United
States can not hc treated cayllierly. u
would he far too hazardous game.
and too likely to end In humillating
complications.
The Toxic dispatches printed this
morning show no changes in the situ-
alton.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-16
NATIONAL LIVESTOCK MEN
ADJOURN SEVENTH ANNUAL
CONVENTION AT PORTLAND
Delegates Appreciate That One or the
Most Important Sessions i'm History
Of Organization Just Ended.
Establishing Packing Houses Leading FeatureT arsenba
Of IDAHO Elected Presdent-Denve Next Place Of Meet
ins-Last Day Consumed in Routine Matters and
Listening to Short Addresses.

Portland, Jan. 15.-with the feeling
that one OF the most important meet
ings In the history Of the organization
was held. and that mucn was accom-
plished that win contribute to the flu
ture success Of the livestock business,
the seventh annual convention Of the
National Livestock Association ad-
journed this afternoon to meet in Dem
yer next year.
From the opening session Of the Ma.
tional woolgrowers convention to the
closing one Of the livestock. unity and
harmony have characterized every ac-
tion. With this feeling prevailing the
work Of the conventions was easily ac-
complished. Many important questions
have been considered. OF these the
most important were the administra-
tion Of public lands relative TO grazing,
the relations OF railroads to the stock
industry. and the most important Of all
the establishment Of an independent
packing house. The work of securing
subscriptions toward this end will be
taken up In each state Immediately :.
The last days session was crowded
with the business of election Of officers,
which resulted I'm the election OF r. j..
Hargenbarth. Of Idaho, president: S. A.
Jastro, OF California, first vice-presi-
dent; Francis Stewart, Of South Da-
kota, second president; Chas! r..
Martin, secretary: Geo. L. Goulding. Of
Colorado. treasurer. The principal
event Of the morning was the address
of e. Benz. Andrews. chancellor OF the
of Nebraska.
In the afternoon the convention se-
lected officers and the next place Of
Denver A number Of reso-
lutions, OF a routine nature, were ad-
opted.
j. r.. Anderson, of British Column
bia, delivered brief address on the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-16

subject Evils Of Cross Breed or
SCRUB slres."
DR.. A. d. Melvin, Of the bureau Of
animal industry, read an address By
Charles Bremen on Livestock sani-
tary Measures" Short addresses fol-
lowed ami loving cup was presented
to President Springer who in turn
presented, in behalf OF the orchestra,
two pairs of socks. made Of oregon
wool, to Hon. Jerry Simpson. the sock
less stockman. Then the audience sang
america" after which the seventh an
nuai convention was declared ad-
journed, sine die.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-16
Livery Strike is Ended.

Chicago, Jan. 15.--The strike of liv
cry drivers was ended today and tn,
union men were ordered back to work
A committee OF employers and driver,
had a conference. at which an agree
ment was brought which recognizes
CLOSED shops" one Of the chief points
OF disagreement. The matter Of in
creased wage scale will be arbitrated
as soon as possible by committee of
unions and employers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-16

Washington, Jan, ib.x-sstate de-
partment adviees today from Japan In
d,catc an extraordinary activity In the
preparations tor war, These add TO the
pesslmiRtlc feeling already existing
here respecting the probability Of am
ieahlo adiustmen, Of the Russo Japan
csc trouble.
Meanwhile, the Japanese government
In reported 10 be striving desperately
10 md some possible means OF settle.
ment. but the state department, learns
that. while profeasing desire for
peace, the Russian position. at least in
principle remains unchanged. and
there Ia no sIgn OF u disposition to yield
10 the, Japanese proposal. SIN, the
official opinion here In that II left 10
diplomacy the present situation may
continue for several days. or even
weeks. Tho two chances Of an earlier
breach are said 90 be found In the poa-
aibility Of the immediate occupation OF
corean oorts by Japanese forces, and
the presence In the Red sea aImul,an-
eoasly Of Russian and Japanese war
ships.
Respecting the possibilities Of naval
clash in that sec,ion. II In pointed out
that only In ease OF formal existence Of
war could be applied 10 the sucE canal
the rules OF neutrality. which require
a period OF .. hours TO elapae between
the departure from the terminal OF the
canal Of warshipS of bIllIgercnt pow.
crs. no Ia advance OF a declaration of
war there In nothing 20 prevent a naval
battle within sight OF the canal en-
trance In the Rcd sea,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-16

that li view OF the time already con-
snmed by the trial. he would ask the
jury TO make another attempt. The
court adjourned until tomorrow with
the understanding that should a ver-
diet be reached In the meantime. the
court would be convened Immediately
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-16
Murderer Ia Hanaed.

Kirksyllle. Mo-. Jan. i5.--John Rob-
erson was hanged today for the murd-
er Of his father-in- law. George conk-
lin. He died declaring that he had
made his peace with God and had
been forgiven FOR the murder.