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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
Are College Presidents Pessimsts .,

From Leslie's Weekly.
 We have been impressed this year. as never before, with the pessimistic note pervading many of the baccalaureate ser sonis preached during the recent com mencement season. It is, no doubt, wise and proper that young men and women entering upon an active career after A college course of several years should be duly impressed with the seriousness of life. with the hard problems of modern civilization, and also to some extent with the perils, pitfalls, and peculiar tempta- tions incident to social, political, and in- dustrial conditions at the present time. But to emphasize these things to the ne- glect of the brighter and more hopeful aspects of the present age, to dwell upon the perils of the time and say nothing of its promises, to magnify the errors. the evils tendencies, the wrongs and injus- tices apparent in modern society. and give no heed to the splendid possibilities and the inspiring and magnificent achieve ments of the age-such utterances, 1t seems to us, at such time, are most in- opportune and unwise.
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HEAVY WOOL TRADE.
Japan Is Placing Larger Orders Than
 Ever Before.

Washington, August 15-According to a report to the state department from Consul Warner at Leipsig, Germany, Ja- pan is preparing for a prolonged land campaign. Speaking of the Leipsig tex tile trade with Japan and Russia, he says;
 Although the export of woolen goods to Russia has fallen oil for several months past the orders which have been received from Japan never have been so large. Indeed they are of such proportions as to keep the woolen mills in this vicinity busy for some months to come. Tho goods being exported are such as are suitable for making winter uniforms for the army"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
CAMP GROUNDS ARE
 DULY TRANSFERRED
ABOUT 10000 PEOPLE WITNESS THE CEREMONIES FOR KNIGHTS OF PYTHlAs AT LOUISVILLE. ELECTRICAL DISPLAY.

Louisville, Kyo August 1B.--A simple ceremeny-the formal transfer of Camp Marion E. Taylor from tho local execu- tive committee which has placed 1t in readiness, to the Knights of Pythias. for whom it wss prepared-marked the formal opening of this organizations biennial conelave of 1904
 The exercises occurred at o'clock in the presence of about 10000 people Ma rion D. Taylor. chairman of the execu- tive committee on arrangements, formal ly presented tho tented city which bears his name, to Tracy R. Bangs, supreme chancellor of the Knights, who turned the camp over to General R. s. Carnahan of Indianapolis, commanding the uniform rank, the general speaking briefly in ac- acknowledgement. The adjutant generals flag was then thrown to the breeze and the salute fired by battery A of Wheel ing w. Va
 Tonight the electric decorations in the business district were set abaze to the delight of the thousands present in the city.
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ions. Were you ever riding at night on

tions. Were you ever riding at night on the prairies, far away from comrades and camp weary, looking for the dis tant twinkling camp fires not to be found? Did you ever at such time see your mule friend lift his tireless head and blow his resonant trumpet of dis covery of the sought-for haven? He has not seen 1t, but he has smelt it, and In a moment is trotting beeline for the dis tant picket line and forage ration Were you ever riding across dreeary, dry, dusty country, thirsty. no water in sight and It's whereabouts undiscovered? Throw the bridle losse on the mules neck and give him his way; he will take you to water as unerringly as carrier pigeon wings it's way to It's roost."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
Feeling Akin to Panic Prevails.

Buenos, Ayres, August 15--A feel ing akin to panic prevails at Asuncion, the capital of Paraguay The insur- gents under General Ferreria have se- cured the adhesion of the residents of the towns and villages parallel to the railroad and are awaiting the arrival of the steamer Inisciativa to make a simultaneous attack by land and water upon the capital. 1t is rumored that there was a bombardment of Asuncion today, but this iJ not confirmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
Secret Conferences Are Held.

Buenos Ayres, August 15.-It is re- ported to Montevideo that secret con ferences have been held between the Uruguayan minister of foreign affairs and the British and American minis ters at the respective residences of the
 latter with reference to the claims of foreign residents arising out of the revolution. It is reported also that there will be diplomatic intervention, probably to compel order in Uruguay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
ADVANTAGE WAS
 WITH JAPANESE Running Fire Was Kept Up
 for Hours RURlK WAS HE LAG6ARD Other Vessels Made Several lneffeet- ual Attempts to AssIst--TwO
 Cruisers Fled to the
 Northward.
RURIK WAS TIE LAGGARD

Tolsio, August 15.--7 a. m. Delayed in transmlsslon) )-Admlral Kamimma in his detailed report of last Sundays victory over the vladivostoek squadron says:
 'At dawn Sunday morning the armored cruisers Idsumo, Captain Ijitchi; the Ad- suma, Captain FuJli; the Tokiwa. Cap tain Yoshimatsu and the Iwate, Captain Taketoml, while engaged in a search off Funsela, Korea, discovered three of the Vladivostock squadron steamins south ward Seeing us the enemy endeavored to flee northward We immediately closed their retreat. The engagement opened at 5;23 a. m. The Rurik being the slow est of the enemy's vessels. was con- stantly left behind and she formed a tar get for our incessant>fre
 Made Gallant Attempt.
 '"The Rossia and the Gromoboi gallantly attempted several times to protect the Rurik. They frequently returned to the Rurik and when united the three advanc- ed together. Our fleet thus had the ad- vantage. pouring it's fire from a forma- ton in the shape of the letter "T." The enemy's ships were seen to be on fire sev- eral times. showing thereby that they were heavily damaged.
 "The Rurik was finally disabled and her fire weakened. She began lowering in the water listing to port. The Rossia and Gromoboi finally abandoned the Rurik. Just then our fourth detachment consist ing of the protected cruisers Naniwa, Captain Wada and Takashiho, Captain Mori, having been seen attacking the Rurik. our squadron pursued the Rossia and 'Gromoboi.
 Continued for Several Hours.
 Severe fighting continued for several hours. The Rossa and Gromoboi escap- ed to the northward at run speed. At l 10:19 a. m. our squadron changed it's course to starboard and went south in search of the Rurik. In the meantime the Rurik had been sunk. Our ships 1 steamed over the locality and succeeded l In saving GOO members of the Rurik' s crew. Our damage was not serious. The 1 spirit of our men was excellent.
 Admiral Kamimura was on the Idsumo and Rear Admiral Urdl, commanded the Fourth detachment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
DETERMINES ORDER
 OF THE SUCCESSION
Czar Nichoas Issues a Manifesto Naming Grand Duke Michael
 as Regent.

St. Petersburg, August 15.-Emperor Nicholas has issued a manifesto deter mining the order of succession to the throne. In the event of the emperor dy- ing before the czarevitch attains his ma Jority the emperors brother, Grand Duke Michael, is to become regent, the empress assuming the guardianship of the czare- witch.
 It is believed that this manifesto marks the curtailment of the hitherto dominant Influence of the dowager empress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
oLDFIELD BREAKS RECORDS.
Sends Automobile 25 Miles In 26:42 on
 Oval Track.

Buffalo. August 15-The races of the Buffalo Auto association at Kennilworth park made two new worlds records for motor cars on an oval course. Charles Schmidt, in a light car, covered 25 miles in 2s minutes S% seconds. Barney Oldf1eld covered the same distance In 26:t2, a new mark for machines of the heavy class. Oldheld's last mile was covered in :59 4-5.
 In the 15 miles free-for-all. cars from 1432 to 22O4 pounds, Barney Oldhelds de- feated George Graham. The time for the event was 1923 3-5. Only two starters.
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Continued for Several Hours.
Cruiser Askold Is pocked.

Shang Hai, August 1.-The Russian pro- tected cruiser Askold was doclxed this morning and repairs are now proceeding Sentries have been posted all around the docks. The torpedo boat destroyer Grozo- vol has joined the Russian gunboat Mandjur, which was dismantled her the latter part of March. The Chinese au- thorities propose to decide the case of the Grozovoi tomorrow.
 A report from the Saddle Islands says there are no Russians or Japanese war ships there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
Cotton Mills Resume Operations.

Pawtucket. R. l., August 15.-After a period of irregularity two cotton mills in the Blackstone Valley started up on full time today The Naushon company at Valley Falls, which had been closed for three weeks, opened with 300 employees and the Samoset Camp at Valley Falls, which has beer running on short schedule for six weeks resumed with 800 hands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
Miss Seller Escaped.

Denever. Colo, August 15.--Miss Emma Belle Seller, of Granville, Ga, who was reported as having lost her life in the wrecked Missouri Pacific train at Eden on Sunday, August 6, was a passenger on the Pullman section of the train which remained on the track and she escaped with the others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
Premier BaIfour Makes Statement.

London, August 15.-Replying to an in- quiry by Sir Albert Kaye Rollitt, Pre- mier Balfour. in letter dated August 13, says that the British government has reason to believe that no more ships to be used as cruisers will issue from the Black sea and that no more neutral ships will be sunk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
Will Not Take Part.

St. Louis. August l5.-The Central Trades and Labor union has voted not to participate in the Labor Day celebra- ton at the worlds fair on the grounds that the exposition Is conducted along the lines of an ''open shop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
Cruiser Chicago In Commission.

Boston August 15.--The United States cruiser Chicago was placed in commission today at the Charleston navy yard in the presence of about 2O,e00 Grand Army men and visitors. Commander Edwin w. Moore will command the vessel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16

largest Y. M. c. A. houses in the country and will accommodate a membership of 40OO. It will be 136 by 22o reet and eight stories high. The first floor will be sim liar to the modern hotel with it's social and amusement rooms. offices, restaurant, etc. On the rear will be a hall seating 20OO people. This will accommodate the Saturday night 'pops,'" when the best entertainments are given for a scent ad- mission fee, including reserved seat. A quarter of the lot will be occupied by a great gymnasium. Educational class rooms will accommodate 1900 students. Three floors will provide dormitory rooms for 200 men, and a duplicate equipment will accommodate the junior department for 1000 boys, 12 to IS years of age This will be the fourth building to be owned by this association. Each of the early buildings has successively been outgrown and given place to a greater.
 Less than two years ago Y. M. c. A. was formed in the City of Mexico for city and railroad English-speaking men, It now has 549 members, having become by common consent the general head quarters of the American colony of the City of Mexico The Association occu- pies one of the great old mansions of the city, which is built about a hollow square. in which is a garden with fountains and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
Russia Arranges for Loan.

London. August 1e.--The Moscow cor resnondent of the Standard says that Russia has arranged a new loan with France of s5o,ooo, 900 at 5 per cent repay able in six years, the issue price to be ss%. iiaaalarsi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
WIn Retire Further North.

Berlin, August 15.-A dispatch to the Lokal Anzeiger from Lao Yang indi- cates a belief in the retirement further north of the Russian army. The dispatch says that the Russo-Chinese bank at Liao Yang Is preparing to remove to Tielinghsien and that the bank at Muk- den is apparently about to close.
 The authorities the dispatch says, have heard that 1900 Chinese bandits are pre- pairing to sack Liao Yang as soon as 1t is evacuated by the Russians.
 The heavy rains have converted the country far and wide into a swamp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
for all your Small Remittancss. by mail or
 otherwise.
Sold on all points in the United States, Canada, and on Havana, Cuba.
 CHEAP AND CONVENIENT.
 NO APPLICATION REQUIRED.

A receipt is given and money will be re- funded If order is lost.
 Sold at all agencies of the Southern Ex- press Company at all reasonable hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
GREEN 6 CO, uNDERTAKERs.

E. T. Shaw & Son. undertakers, 312 North Twentieth street. Both phones 9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16

The anti-Jewish riots reported to have taken place in the Parchevo district Of Vlodava on July 30. turn out to be noth- ing more than disturbance caused by the Hebrews trying to kidnap a Jewess who had been chrlstened by a Roman priest at Lublin.
 The local police were able to rescue the convert and disperse the crowd without resorting to extreme measures. About a score of persons were slightly mauled In the scuffle which ensued but no one was killed or even severely injured.
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fruits trees. The demand for membership on the part of the Spanish-spealSing young men has become so great that a branch is required for them and has been or ganized with Hon. Ramon Corral vice president of Ihe republic, as chairman of the advisory board. Associated with him are many of the prominent business and professional men of the city, such as the governor of the federal district, General Powell Clayton, the American ambassa- dor, a national senator, members of the national congress, president of the Amer ican bank, and traffic manager of the National Railroad of Mexico. The new association expects to begin work at once, and will equip a building to cost 900 for headquarters. This is the first Spanish association on the American con- tinent. The popularity of the central branch is so great that the membership receipts for one month were $955. and the receipts from games, such as bowling, s1T5.
 Mir William A. Patton of the Pennsyl- vania railroad, has erected cottage at Dwight Farms the Philadelphia Y. M. c. A. summer club consisting of five hundred acres. twenty-two miles from the city. This cottage is a memorial to his son. John Linn Patton. The building will be headquarters for the Pennsylva- mia railroad men spending their holidays at the farm.
 1 An association has been organized at the worlds fair for the military organi- zations visiting 1t and the Jefferson Guards. Three tents, In charge of W. A. Reed and R. F. Blanchard, have been erected
 The Manitoba commissioner of emigra- tion has appointed special rooms for the Young Mems Christian association, In which it meets in council, great many of the young men coming as immigrants to that country. Secretaries at the depot meet all through trains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16

OhEEN U WI OINDt-If FN'NITsoI 2019 Third avenue; phones, 1902; carry the leading line in the city, acknowledged by those who know.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
ATTEMPT IS MADE
 TO KIDNAP JEWEOS
CAUSED ANTi.JEW1sH DEMON. CHAMPIONS IN RUSSIA IN WHICH ONE MAN WAS KILLED AND sEv. ERAL INJURED.

St, Petersburg, August 1s.-Fi15 D. m.- An investigation of the reports published in New York by Jewish morning paper to the effect that twenty persons were killed July 5l In religious riot at ostro- witz, government of Rodem, and that n riot In which hundred Jews were wounded occurred July 90, at Potsevehem. government of 5edlltz, elicited statement from the department of police at tho ministry of tho interior today to the ef- feet that one person was killed and twen- ty wounded in Jewish riot at ostravetz and that few persons were wounded in the province of sledlitx
 The disorders in Siedlitz arose from a Jewess having been converted to ortho- doxy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
RATES ARE AS FOLLOWS.
SHIP YOUR GOODS
 hY rHE SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY

which operates on 27,ooO miles of frst-class railroads, with connections with other com. oanies, to all points accessible by express
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-25
The Americans.

J. NJ. Shatterley, past president of the
Senate of the Americans, returned to
this city last week after an absence of
five months in the Northwestern, West
ern and Eastern States, where he went
in the interest of the order for the pur-
pose Of establishing branches in the
different States visited.
California Assembly No. ! is arrans-
ing for a mock trial on a large scale.
On the evening of December. Is this as
sembly gave an entertainment and
dance in the Red Mems building. on
Golden Gate avenue. The assembly has
secured a prize regalia for its team,
offered by the Senate conditional on Sc
curing twenty-five members for initia-
tion in a period of sixty days.
Oakland Assembly No. gave a pleas
ant dancing party in its hall recently.
This assembly is working to secure a
prize offered by the Senate
Reports from all parts of the juris-
dictior as TO the progress of the several
assemblies are very satisfactory to the
Senate officers.
Stockton Assembly No. has request
ed Washington Assembly No. Of this
city to advise it if it can arrange for
the initiation Of a number of strangers
in San Francisco on New Years eve.
and if that can be done the Stockton
team will come here to perform the
work.
During the past week Supreme Sec
retary Brown visited Santa Rosa for
the purpose Of initiating a class of ff-
teen strangers.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-25
Ancient Order Workmen.

The meeting Of the recorders of the
lodges north of Sacramento. in the
early part Of the current month, wcs
attended by forty, who were addressed
at length by Grand Recorder Spencer.
He instructed them in the new lesisla-
tion of the order. The meeting. A very
profitable one, was followed Ly ban
Quet.
During December there was distrib-
uted in this Jurisdiction s65, 900 to bene-
flciaries Of members who passed away.
The indications are at this time that in
the near future claims will be paid in a
very short time after the proof Of death
is completed.
There has been a marked increase in
membership in this State during De-
cember and quite a number of fully
suspended members have been rein
stated under the provisions CT recent
law which permits the reinstatement of
those finally suspended who are be-
tween the ages of 45 and So.
Grand Foreman w. H. Savage has
been visiting the lodges in the northern
part of the State.
During the past week official visits
were paid tC Enterprise and Mount
Hamilton lodges of San jose.
Grand Master Workman c. Fl Dun
ton has been honored by being elected
vice president of the California Miners
Ass0cia ton
The officers of Unity Lodge A. o. u.
w, and those of Carnation Lodge, D.
Of H., will be jointly installed Janu-
ary II.
The following have been chosen to
serve as the officers of Forgel- Me- Not
Lodge, d. of H, for the ensuing term:
Ethel Farley, chief; Minnie Gaines,
lady Of homer; Jessie Foster, chief of
ceremonies; Mary Loan, usher, Mabel
Simpson, recorder; F. j. Mcguire,
financier; Mary Rothganger. receiver:
Florence Boyd, inside watch; F. q.
Williams. outside watch. This lodge
has under consideration plan for the
increase OF membership and attend
ance
Franklin Lodge cf the 4. 0. l.. w.
has elected the following officers for the
ensuing term Harry l. MulcreTey. P.
NJ. w; A. Levy. NJ. w; j. Oaland, F. ;
Isador Simon, o.; John Boovey, r.;
John r Dwyer, F.; r. Z. A. Isenpruck.
receiver; o. H. Klump, G., and K. Muir
ply, W.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-25
Modern Brotherhood.

Golden Gate Lodge No 1864 of the
Modern Brotherhood of America had
another pleasant entertainment and
dance in its hall on the night Of the
first Wednesday in December. The fol-
lowing was the programme, which was
enjoyed by the many who besides the
members accepted the invita- ton to
have good time: Opening remarks,
DR.. G. w. Goodale; song and dance,
the favorite, Miss Martha Bowes; reci-
tation, Mrs. w. 2. Emmons; duet.
Misses .Schallenberger and Canard
fancy toe dance, clever little Miss Sles-
singer; song, Miss Elsie Stein; vocal
solo, William p. Emmons; recita ton,
Miss Gwennita Allen; recitation, Miss
Nj. Thompson; song, II. r. Edghiil: fra
ternal remarks, State Manager A. j.
Weinert. After the programme refresh
were served.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-25
Czarina as Carlcaturist.

Russia has decided talent as carl
caturist BY turns all members of the
royal family had been victims of her
pencil-that is, all except the Gar,
who begged to be included. The Gar
ina put him off with excuses for some
time, but not long ago the caricature
appeared. The Car. crowned and bear
ing the seepter, was seated in a baby
carriage drawn with d thread by his
mother! The point was plain enough,
and caused much restrained amuse-
ment among the courtiers; but the
Car professed himself unable to see
it. and seemed anything but pleased
with the production. - Indianapolis
News
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-25
Druidisn.

Official visits by the grand officers
OF the United Ancient Order Of Druids
have for the time been suspended and
will not be resumed until January Is,
when the noble grand arch and at
tendant grand officers will visit Tenn
plar Grove in this city. Between that
date and March IL thirty official visits
have been scheduled. The following
are the visits to the local groves: jan
uary Is, .Helvetia Grove; 1s. AIpini
Grove; 20, Norma Grove; 26, Old
Friends Grove; February s, Vasco de
Cana Grove; Z, Hesperian Grove; 10.
Volta Grove; March 10. Lincoln
Grove, and II, Green Valley Grove.
Supreme Secretary Prudential, in
a letter to Supreme Arch Martinoni
of this city, announces that all the
groves in the East are doing we'll and
that a new grove to work in the Eng
lish language is being organized in
New York City, being the second. 1t
is probable that one to work in the
Italian and one TO work in the French
language will soon be organized in
that city.
Orders have been placed for the
translation of the circle ritual into the
Italian, French, SIavonic and Danish
languages.
The circles to work in foreign Ian
guages are being organized in this
city.
In the absence of the noble grand
arch. absent on other business, Su-
preme Arch James f. Martinoni re-
Gently paid an official visit to the
grove in Mayfield and then visited the
one at Salinas and then the one at
Isleton. At each place there was work
in the initiatory degree and the men,
bers manifested considerable interest
in the affairs of the order. At Isleton
the visiting officer exemplifed all the
work of the order in a very interest
ing and comprehensive manner. At
each place there was hospitality in the
form Of z banquet
Capitol Circle of the Druidesses, or
ganized by Jennie S. Clark of Sacra-
mento in that city, with fifty char
ter members, speaks we'll for the
lady's ability as an organizer. The cir
Gle was instituted by Grand Arch
Druidess Olga Heiden, assisted by
Grand Secretary Augusta Thornhill.
The institution of the new circle and
the installation of the officers were
followed by banquet. The organizer,
who was chosen past arch Druidess of
the circle, expects to increase the
membership to 100 within three
months.
Mckinley Grove, under the direc-
ton of Noble Arch Thornton, assisted
by the officers recently installed is
doing good work. The members have
been inspired TO work for the grove
and applications are being presented
at each meeting. At the last meeting
three strangers were initiated.