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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

A comparatively recent disaster. since 1t occurred in 1901. One hundred and forty eight city blocks were laid waste and the loss was estimated at Sl5,00O,000.
 Paterson's Great Fire.
 Last year. Patterson, New Jersey, was visited by fire that destroyed twenty six blocks and burned down S10.000 009 worth of property. But the Baltimore blaze surpasses them all and the Mary land city has handed its name down 'u history as the scene of one of the most appalling confiagarations of ancient or modern times. Although it is remarkable that the loss Of life is not larger the prop erty loss Is enormous. Few people, not even the trust magnates. have any con cepton of how much s3O0. GOO means in actual dollars. It is estimated that the losses in this case will go over $S0O, 0o00 00J.
 Loss of property rather than loss of life seems to be the rule in all great fires. with the exception of the Chicago disas- tor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the Jefferson.

Rose Melville. who five years ago, ori- ginated the role of Sis Hopkins, appeared at the Jefferson theatre last night before a fair sized audience. but one which was probably as enthusiastic as any that has gathered in the theatre this year.
 Miss Melville gives a peerless bit of character acting in the role of the awk- ward Indiana country girl, portraying comedy and pathos equally we'll
 Sis Hopkins" will be at the Jefferson again this afternoon and tonight. and it can be safely predicted that both au- diences will be large. Miss Melville has a company which contains several clever people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
Many fortunes lost by neg lect1ng Fire Insurance Jem- isOn R. E. & Ins. Go.
NEW TRAIN:

Commencing January 1lth train No. 2, Queen & Cres- cent, leaving Birmingham 5:45 A. M, runs through be- tween Birmingham and Shreveport without change, carrying Pullman Buffet Chair car-makes direct con- nection at Shreveport with through trains of M. K.
 & T. and Texas Pacific. This is fast day train to Jackson, Vicksburg and Shreveport with direct Texas connection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
MASS OF SORES Awful Suffering of a Boy from an Itching
 Humour. CURED BY CUTICURA Not One Square Inch of Skin on His Whole Body Was
 Unaffected.

My little son, boy of i've, broke out with an itching rash. Three doc tors prescribed for him, but he kept getting worse until we could not dress him any more. They finally advised me to try certain medical college, but its treatment did not do any good. At the time was induced to try Cuticura Remedies he was so bad that had to cut his hair of and put the Cuticura Ointment on him on bandages. as 1t was impossible to touch him with the bare hand. There was not one square inch of skin on his whole body that was not affected. He was one mass of sores. The bandages used to stick to his skin and in removing them 1t used to take the skin of with them, and the screams from the poor child were heart-break- ing. l began to think that he would never get well, but after tho second application of Cuticura Ointment began to see signs of improvement, and with the third aud fourth appllca- tions the sores commenced to dry up. His skin peeled on twenty times, but It finally yielded to the treatment. used tne CuucurA heSOIvent TOT ms DioOu, and now can say that he is entirely cured, and stronger and healthier boy you never saw than he is to-day"
 ROBERT NATHAN, 4922 Center Ave-. Chicago, Ill.,, Dec.
 80, 1897.
 No return in six years, MT. Wattam writes, Feb. 2S, 1908.
 "Your letter of tho 2lst in regard to the case of my little boy at hand. Tam truly thankful to say that tho cure effected by the Cuticura Remedies has been . most thorough and successful euro to date"
 On Ssfa q kaeoiats CsaisA nls, -, DIT val of co., otnt&esI me-. Seae. 1e DePani London. Charter. AvT Potter pysg sud Chem. ssp 6c,s frrprisssrs
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
Gardner Wins Out.

New York, February S.-Although Charles F. Conlllin of Chicago made a brilliant effort tonight to stall off de- feat at the hands of Edward Gardner of Passaic, N. J., in the thirteenth game of the national amateur cham pionship tournament at the Iieder- kranz club, the New Jersey expert won out by score of 300 to 26S. In the afternoon game. Arthur Townsend of the Hanover club, Brooklyn, defeated Arthur Macotte, the Canadian cham pion, by a score of 300 to 259.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
LICENSE MATTER.
Question of Issuing to Certain Parties
 on Second Avenue Up Today.

Mayor Drennen, City Attorney Smith and Alderman Forney, chairman of the miscellaneous committee of the city coun. ciI, will hold a conference this morning to take up the matter of issuing licenses to parties to do business along the north side of Second avenue from Eighteenth street to the Jefferson theatre.
 This matter has been before the city authorities for several months. in fact ever since the resolution introduced by Alderman John Greener providing that no licenses shal. be issued to do business along that part of Second avenue was adopted by the city council. This action was taken the latter part of 1903.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
N. c. Goodwin.

With the coming of MT. N. c. Goodwin to the Jefferson theatre on Friday night, the height of the theatrical year may be said to have been reached. and the events of this season consummated. This gifted player and favorite has. after con- siderable persuasion. consented to give a revival of his most brilliant success. that of Henry Guy Carleton's beautiful so- ciety drama. "A Gilded Fool.r in which Mir Goodwin scored the happiest triumph of his career Mir. Goodwin intends to make this the most important revival that he has ever attempted Sale of seats will commence tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
At the Biiou.

'The Lighthouse by the Sea- melo- drama which has many sensational scenes and some capable people to appear in them. was produced at the Bijou last night before a large audience. The play seemed to please those present as the cli- maxes are frequent and sensational.
 There are number of scenes which ap- proach the hair raising variety, and one never knows how the hero or heroine is going to escape from the network of death which the williams have wound around them.
 The most exciting part of the play is when the heroine walks from the cliff to the lighthouse on a rope just in time to light the great light and save a vessel from dashing itself to pieces on the rocks below.
 There are several scenes in the play which are worthy of mention. but the best is that of the lighthouse when the waves are beating high around its base and the girl makes her dangerous trip
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
The Four cohans.

The Four Cohans and their big company will be seen at the Jefferson theatre Thursday matinee and night in George M
 Cohan's new farce. Running For Of flee" Of all the desirable offerings that are annually presented here. none have larger following than this family. The Four Cohans have surrounded them selves with large cast of ability and a chorus that Is admittedly far superior to the general run. Seats are now on sale
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
Mrs. WinsIow's soothino svrup.

MTS. WTnSIoW's SoOthInQ SyFup, The best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow.s 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, ALLAYS all PAIN. CURES WIND COLIC, and is cents bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
Back From the woods

With several good teams prepared to do hauling on short notice: single load or car load lots: my personal attention given all orders. Office. Room S3S First National Bank building. Bell phone. 1886. Resi- dence, Peoples phone 205S
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
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 Hemorrhoids, VaricoceIe, Hernia and vensreai diseases of every name, na-
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 A FEW OF MANY ENDORSEMENTS
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 The Birmingham News: Both Drs. O. TT. and Byron Dozier are reliable and ex- perienced physicians and surgeons, who deserve the great success which has been and is theirs.
 i, Age-Herald: Dr. Dozer's long stand ling and approved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing ct the IheaA of his professisa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
His ExceIlenoy, the Governor.

The play announced for presentation at the Jefferson theatre tomorrow matinee and night by Miss Sadie Martinot. Is His Excellency the Governor" which received it's first production in New York at the Lyceum theatre. where 1t achieved such success that it was trans planted to the Empire theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

Fire Insurance, the safe- guard against financial ruin. Jemison R. B. & Ins. Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
Fifty Workmen Killed.

St. Petersburg, February 8.-Fifty worlSmen were killed today by the caving in of an embankment on the Warsaw-Vienna railroad In the course of their work the men dug into an old smelting works which had been buried beneath the line for thirty days An explosion followed. Besides the men killed, many were frightfully burned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

will follow a Russo-Japanese war.
 The United States has always held aloof from such combinations, but in the case of the negotiations which terminated the boxer troubles, the policy has been so work on parallel lines when such a cause is for the common good.
 The state department is pushing prepar- ations for the early despatch to their posts in Manchuria of United States con- suls Cheshire Davidson and Morgan, who are to be posted respectively at Mukden, Antung and Dalny. This is regardless of the impending outbreak of war and it is said that there is no reason 10 appre- bend that actual hostilities would be al- lowed to prevent a consul Of friendly nation from going to his post.
 MT. Fowler who has been in this coun- try on leave of absence. has departed in haste for Che Foo which, in the event of hostilties, Is expected to be a point of the greatest importance for the col- lection of news and rendezvous of mer- chants shipping being the nearest great neutral port to the prospective seat of war.
 The navy department will make no ef- fort to place United States naval att tachees on vessels of either Russian or Japanese fleets. It is believed that con- sent could not be had from either party. and in refusing, Russia and Japan would be simply following the example set by the United States in the Spanish war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
JAPAN ISSUES
 HER STATEMENT Defines to the World Her
 Position HAS BEEN IMPOSED UPON Russia Has Refused Every Reasonable Request Made Both as to Confer ences and Matters In
 Dispute.

TolSio, February S--The following is the text of the statement issued by the Japa- nese government setting forth its posi-. ton:
 Section 1. It being indispensable to the welfare and safety of the Japanese to maintain the independence and territorial integrity of Korea and to safeguard her paramount interest therein, the govern ment finds 1t impossible to view with in- difference any section endangering the position of Korea, whereas Russia, not withstanding her commercial treaty with. China and her repeated assurances to the powers. not only continues her oc- cupation of Manchuria, but has taken aggressive measure fin Korean territory Should Manchuria be annexed to Russia, the independence of Korea would natur- ally be impossible. The Japanese gov ernment, therefore, being desirous of se- curing permanent peace for Eastern Asia by means of direct negotiations with Russia, with the view of arriving at a friendly adjustment of their mutual in terests in both Manchuria and Korea. where their interests meet communicated toward the end of July last such desires to the Russian government and invited it's adherence. z
 Expressed Willing Assent.
 To this the Russian government ex- pressed willing assent. Accordingly, on the 18th of August, the Japanese govern ment proposed to Russia through its rep resentative at St. Petersburg the basis of an agreement which was substantially as follows:
 '1. A mutual agreement to respect the independence and territorial integrity of the Chinese and Korean empire.
 "2. A mutual engagement to maintain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

the principle of an equal opportunity for the commercial industry of all nations with the natives of these countries.
 "A recif 1gni ion of Japans experimenting interests in Korea, and that Russia has special interests in rail- way enterprises in Manchuria and a mu- tual recognition of the respective rights of Japan and Russia to take measures necessary for the protection of the above mentioned interests. so far as the article No. 1 is infrlnged
 A. The recognition by Russia of the exclusive rights of Japan to give advice and assistance to Korea in the interest of reform and good government.
 5. The engagement on the part of Rus sia to unimpede the eventual extension of the Korean railway into Southern Man churia, so as to connect with Eastern China and the Shanghai New Chwang lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
Russla Refused Reauest.

Tt was the intention of the Japanese government originally that a conference should take place between the represen- tatives at St. Petersburg and the Rus sian authorities, so as to facilitate pro- gress as much as possible in reaching a solution of the situation, but the Rus sian government absolutely refused to do so on the plea that the czar planned trip abroad and for other reasons it was unavoidably decided to conduct the nego- tiations at Tokio.
 Tt was not until the third of October that the Russian government presented counter proposals, and in them she de- clined to engage in respect to the sov- ereignty and territorial integrity of China, and stipuates the maintenance of the principal and equal opportunities for the commercial industry of all nations in China and requested that Japan declare Manchuria and it's literal as being en- tirely outside of her sphere and inter- est"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
Restrictions on Freedom.

She further put several restrictions up- on Japans fredom of action in Korea for instance while recognizing Japan's right to dispatch troops when necessary for the protection of her interests in korea, Russia refused to allow her to use any portion of Korean territory for strategic al purposes.
 In fact Russia went so far as to pro- pose 10 establish a neutral zone in ko- rean territory, north of thirty-nlnth paral- lel The Japanese government utterly fail- ed to see why Russia, who professed no intention of absorbing Manchuria. should be disinclined to insert in the convention clause in complete harmony with her own, and repeatedly declared wishes re- speeding the territorial sovereignty and integrity of China
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-04
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From Fridays Daily.
DIR, RAIDER returned to silyerton last
evening.
Percy Rider returned from Denver
last evening
Superintendent Peterson Is in from
Fort Lewis today.
G. o. Clark of La Plata City was an
arrival last evening
W. S. Hankey is down from the
hills for few days.
Charles Fleck came down from the
hills yesterday for little rest.
Judge Granville Pendleton was n
passenger for Denver this morning.
Fred Fraley stopped over night in
the city on his way from Silyerton to
Ignacio.
DR. Elsie Davis returned last even
few weeks.
Col. Snowden returned to Silverton
last evening, after spending few
days In the city.
Mrs. Mary Cobb and Miss Kate
Cobb of the Florida were Durango
visitors yesterday.
Frank Cox, secretary of the Miners
and Smeltermen's union, returned from
Silverton yesterday.
George McGregor returned last
evening after an absence of several
months in the South.
Reserved seat tickets for the Kemp
ton iKSmedy Kompany will be on sale
at oPafsons' tomorrow morning.
Manager Henderson returned yes
terday from a trip of inspection of the
dam and nume work at lockwood.
r.! e. Sloan returned last evening
from Denver. where he spent several
days looking after business matters.
stA .
!, Mr. and Mrs. w. c. Chapman and
littleh daughter went to Trimble
Springs last evening to spend few
days.
Remember the stores will be closed
all day Monday. Let families lay in
supplies tomorrow to last them until
Tuesday.
Mrs. Grenfell left this morning on
her return to Denver. She was es-
corted to the depot by number OF
the teachers.
B. w. Ritter returned last evening
from Denver. where he attended the
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-04
TEACHERS, INSTITUTE CLOSES.

The closing session OF the Teach
ers Normal Institute was held this af-
ternoon from 2 TO 4 o'clock.
AS the roll was called. each teacher
responded to his or her name and
told of some of the benefits received
at the institute.
If any one had any doubts as to
the benefits to be derived by attend
ing they had only to hear the many
testimonials of the teachers to be con
vlnced Each and every teacher felt
that he or she could go back to the
school refreshed and fitted for new
start equipped with valuable and help
full ideas which they had not enter
tained before, ideas which would
tighten the burdens Of teaching, make
results more easy OF accomplishment
and prove a greater benefit to the pu-
pills.
1t is noticeable that psychology.
manual training and the influence OF
beautiful surroundings have taken a
firm hold on the majority of teachers,
which is matter for congratulauon
Another thing noticeable is that many
of the teachers have fuller realiza-
tion of the responsibilities and the no
billty OF their calling than heretofore.
The concensus of opinion was that
the Durango institute was the best
ever held in this district
THE Instructors and many OF the
teachers will leave for their homes In
the morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-04
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DEMOCRATIC OFFICIAL
TRAIN TO ST. LOUIS

The official train bearing the Colo
rado delegation and the Democratic
club to the national Democratic con-
vention at st. Louis Will be run over
the Denver & Rio Grande and Missou-
ri Pacific railways, leaving Denver at
8 p. m, Colorado Springs at 1880 p.
m, Saturday, July 2, and from Pueblo
at l a. m. Sunday July 3, and Will
reach st. Louis at Z a. m. Monday,
July 4. The train will consist of fine
day coaches, magnificent dining cars
and strictly modern Pullman sleepers.
Passengers intending to take ad-
vantage OF this special service can
secure tickets and make reservations
for Pullman space on application to
the Denver & Rio Grande agent.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-04
What is the difference between
JUDGE RUSSE ELL
AND
DAVE DAY

This is Riddle No. 8-we will pay 81
for first correct answer.
What is the difference between the
$40 Famous Mems Suits and suits
sold for 500 by others? Answer
There is no difference. Moral
suy your clothes at the Famous.
It's too late for competitors to cut
nriees: we have been doing it for the
past month.
It's like all things; we lead. others fol-
low. We have too big a lead now
they can't catch US.
Our prices are SO low that we are
most ashamed to quote them.
You know that here you get twice
YOUR moneys worth.
See those new two-piece suits and
white and fancy wash vests for men
lust received-the very thing for the
hot weather.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-04
DURANGO GOLF CLUB.

A number of golf enthusiasts me'
last night at the office OF the SINISTER
CITY State bank and formed them,
selves into an organization known as
the Durango Golf Club: The foiio"'
ing officers were elected:
w. S. Pickerill, President
Loyd Sheets. Vice-president.
/ Watson Hayden, Secretary anu
Treasurer
The organization starts out with a
membership of about 20. The golf
links are located at Brookside. Com
mittees have been appointed to look
after the Improvement of the grounds.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-04

The Hub saloon has won popularity
for It's daily beef roasts which are
dnexcelled In popularity and prep~ra
don. The Hub buys the best OF pi .
roast and never changes. and the IL
never any left for the fellow who II
In lafA
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-04

Tifany's soda fountain and Ice
cream on the side are working tuk
time and will be on duty for the sum
mer season. Call and make yourself
known.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-04

All kinds Of express and transfer
work done by J. s. thurman & Co. We
can move you on short notice. We also
have the latest improved trucks for
handling pianos. Agents for the cele-
brated Hesperus Coal. We give 1000
lbs. for a ton. Have had Ave years
experience and guarantee satisfaction.
Office at Grace's coffee store. We
solicit your patronage.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-04
CHEAP RATES FOR THE ELks'
CONVENTION.

Denver lodge No. II, of Elks, have
selected the Denver & Rio Grande.
Missouri Pacific and Baltimore & ONO
Southwestern as the official route to
their convention at Cincinnati In July.
Members of this lodge will stop over
in st. Louis to take in the worlds
fair on their return trip.
H. B. KOOSER.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-04
5000 REWARD.

LoST-s20--two IS bills and one
$40 bill. Might have become sep
arated Presumably lost while rid
Ing on the open street car last even
ing. Return to this Office and be re-
warded.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-04

J. B. Begue & Co. have moved their
secondhand store from Ninth street
u the Union block, two doors south Of
the Graden Mercantile company, with
a full line of household goods at low
vrices.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-04
DR.. }. 3. PULFoRo. Dentist.
Rooms and 7. kruschkc Block.
Phone Red 413.
o. & r. G. TIME TABLE.

No. f16 Arrives from Denver 4:4o pm
No. 115 Leaves for Silvcrton 500 p. m
No. 116 Arrives from silvert'n9:15 p. m
No. 116 Leaves for Denver $3.50 a. m
No. 4e1 Leaves for Sllverton 6:45 a. m
No. 462 Arrives from Silvert'n 500 p. m
RIO GRANDE SOUTHERN
No. s Arrives from Telluride 4:5o p. m
No. 6 Leaves for Telluride. .7:4o a. m.
All trains daily.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-04

For sick headache take Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and
quick cure 10 certain. For sale By
all druggists.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-04

Wood & Morgan's livery is strictly
up to date. For short or long drives
their turnouts are unsurpassed In the
state. Careful drivers always In at
tendance.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-04

An exclusive grocery house is al
ways prepared to sell on close mar
gin. Try the Schutt Commission COM
pany, exclusive grocers.