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Mexico Missouri message., 1904-10-20
Japansse Have Not Retired.

Chefoo: Japanese who arrived here
Wednesday from Port Dalny report
that a shell recently severely damaged
the Russian battle ship Retvizan. They
further report that the Japanese re-
main in six other captured fortifica-
tons south of Shut Shi Ying.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-10-20
stoesseI Reports Heavy sheIIIna.

St. Petersburg; Gen. StoesseI. com
mander of the Russian troops at Port
Arthur, telegraphs that the Russians
recently recaptured Signal hill, He
adds that the Japanese are lombard,
Ing the interior fortress with new bat.
teries and that the bombardment is
becoming more and more violent.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-10-20
claim Losses Exeeed 10000.

Paris: The st. Petersburg cores
pondent of the Petit Journal claims to
have learned from a well-informed
source that Gen. Kuropatldn's posi-
ton is regarded in high quarters as
compromised. The losses on both side
have been enormous, more than 10000
having been killed or wounded.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-10-20
Kuropatkln for Chief Of Command.

st. Petersburg; Emperor Nicholas
held a council of war Thursday, at
which. 1t is believed, the appointment
of Gen. Kuropatkin to the post of com
mander in chief of the forces in Man.
churia was decided upon.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-10-20

New York; Henry A. Gouge, well
known as an inventor of apparatus for
heating railway coaches. is dead at
his home in New Rochelle. N. Y, He
was q close friend of the late James
q. blaine.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-10-20
Two russians Ships Damaged.

Chefoo: Local Russians confirm the
report that the Russian battle ship Ret
vizan was recently hit by she'll from
one OF the new big Japanese guns.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-10-20
Wesman Reappointed on Inspector

Jefferson City, Mo-; Gov, Dockery
Monday announced the appointment of
j. B. Weseman to succeed himself as
coal oil inspector for the city of St
Charles for a term of ewo years from
AnRnst 81 last
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-10-20
Deoad Number Twenty-Five.

Sedalia, Mo: Most of those serious
ly injured in the wreck at Warrens-
burg were brought to the hospital
here for treatment. Josie Gregg and
Nellie Sullivan died after arrival.
Twenty-seyen died at Warrensburg
This makes the total number OF dead
twenty-nine.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-10-20
ealtle FIeet ofi tor Far East.

London: A dispatch from ST. Peters
burg to news agency reports that
the Baltic fleet sailed from Libau on
Thursday afternoon for the far East.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-10-20
Japanese Capture British steamer.

Toxic: The British steamer Fu Ping,
belonging to the Chinese engineering
and mining company, and carrying mu
nitionB of war, was captured by the
Japanesee on Port Arthur Wednes.
day.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-10-20
coasaeks RaldIna h Xorea.

Chefoo: Persons arriving from Ko-
rea say that 400 Cossacks are raiding
from Ktju to Gensan. Communication
between Seoul and Gensan has been
acut,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
JACKSON COUNTY
 PIKE BONDS SOLD
JUDGE M. p. BROWN OF sCoTTS. BORG DIES-ONLY 1900 OUT OF 5000 ELIGIBLEs HAVE PAID POLL TAX.

Scottsboro January 16-(Specal.)-The last of the pike road bonds, amounting to s52, 900, have been sold to A. F. Fisher of Cincinnati al par, per cent interest. The bonds have been delivered and the money paid over to the county
 The sale was made by the president of the pike road commission, R. s. Skelton These bonds are the last of the issue of $250000. and much interest is being man .fested as to what part of the county the money will be expended in.
 Judge M. P. Brown. one of the oldest and best known citizens in the county Gied at his home in Scottsboro yesterday, aged 70 years. He was the father of the Rev. Dr. Julian C. Brown of Hot Springs, Ark who was with him al the time of his death. Judge Brown had been the super intendent of the Methodist Sunday school for thirty-seven years. He will be buried Friday by the Masonic order. The Rev. w. T. Andrews of Birmingham will con- duct the funeral in the Methodist church of which Judge Moore had been a mem- Der for more than fifty years.
 Tupelo lodge l. o. o. F. elected the fol- lowing officers for the ensuing year: John Floyd, N. G.; Almond Brandon V. G.; M. l.. Cheshire. secretary; W. M. Hall treasurer W. c. Brandon, representative to the grand lodge.
 Tom Rudder and Miss May Bogart of Stevenson were married near the state line Wednesday,. It was a Gretna Green affair.
 Robert Harp of Cowan, Tenn. and Miss Ada Hawkins of Bridgeport were married in Stevenson Saturday evening at the home of Mrs N. c. Aston, the Rev. K. E. Tylor officiating.
 There are about 5000 men in Jackson county between the ages of 45 and 21 years and so far only 1900 have paid their poll tax. February is the limit of time in which the tax can be paid
 The election for mayor and aldermen for the town of Scottsboro is Monday. February l. It is probable all of the old board will stand for reelection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE.
R. r. Simpson Has Received Endorse
 ment of Lauderdale Bar.

Florence. January 15.-(Special. 1.-The democratic primary to be held in April is especially interesting to the people of Florence this year because this city will furnish a candidate for one of the high est state offices to be filled. that of as- sociate justice of the supreme court.
 The Hon. R. T. Simpson has received derdale county bar and officials in a set of resolutions setting forth his qualifica- tions for the position.
 The race for the probate judgship of this county also promises to be unusually interesting. There are already three can didates in the field, with the probability that two more will anounce within the next few days MT. George w. Porter has already made a splendid record as a coun- ty onicial-fiirst sheriff and later as circuit court clerk the office he now holds.
 The Hon. Paul Hodges and Thomas J. Phillips, his opponents. are both well known and have both held public office. MT Hodges Is chairmen of the democratic county executive committee and prom- nent member of the Lauderda1e county bar Mir Phillips served term as mem- Der of the city council and Is one of the county commissioners.
 Other offices to be filled are tax asses sor tax collector. county superintendent of education, county treasurer, four com missioners and magistrates and con- stables.
 A meeting of the democratic county ex- ecutive committee has been called for January IS, to arrange for the coming primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
DOSTER-NORTHlNGTlN DRUG co. WHOLESALE AGENTS.
ELLIOTT FILES
 BIG DAMAGE SUIT
SEEKS TO RECOVER $15o,ooo IN NEW YORK COURTS AS BAL ANCE DUE IN CAR COMPANY TRANSFER.

Anniston, January 16--(Special )-Capt. James Elliott who recently purchased the Anniston plant of the Southern Car and Foundry company, has entered suit in the New York courts for $150,OO0 against the Pittsburg parties to whom he sold the Southern Car and Foundry company. The amount is said to be the balance of the purchase price due Captain Elliott. It Is alleged that they conspired to place the Southern Car and Foundry company in the hands of receivers in order to beat this debt and others to the amount of $1 200. 000.
 The Anniston plant of the company was recently purchased by Captain Elliott from the Illinois Car and Equipment com pany. Captain Elliott has notified the re- ceivers to vacate, and they will be liable, it is said to him for all damages result ing from their refusal to deliver the prop erty. Captain Elliott may institute ejec- tion proceedings to gain possession of the property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
JURY IS EMPANELED.
Trial of Rogers on Change of Venue
 Begins Monday at Meridian.

Meridian, Miss, January 16.--(Specia1) The trial of H H. Rogers. charged with the murder of Tom Byrd in Neshoba county two years ago. will probably be- gin on Monday.
 The jury has been selected and promi- nent attorneys are employed by both sides. It will be remembered that about two years ago, after a heated converse ton on the streets of Philadelphia, Miss, Tom Byrd, who Is a brother of Congress man Byrd, fell dead as the results of a shot fired at him by the defendant.
 Rogers has been tried in his home coun- ty and was sentenced for life The su- preme court reversed the decision of the lower court and the defendant Is to be tried here on a change of venue.
 Rogers is lawyer of Philadelphia and the case is exciting unusual interest here, because of the prominence of both parties. The jury was not completed un- til 6:30 tonight and are locked up to await the trial which will probably con sume all of the coming week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
WALKER GETS IN LINE. County Executive Committee Selects April ii as Date for Primary.

Jasper January 6.-(special)-Th democratic executive committee of Walk CT county met here today and fixed Mon day, April II as the date for holding the primary. A resolution providing that each district nominate It's county com missioner was defeated.
 In the general resolutions providing for the holding of the primary every can didate is required to file with his appll- cation for his name to be put on the official ballot. an oath setting out that he Is qualified elector and that he will support the nominees as provided by the constituted democratic authorities of the county, which provision is aimed at bolt CTS, the county having had some exper- fence in independent candidates after being defeated in the primary.
 resolution was adopted requesting the state chairman to appoint Col John M. sherer of Jasper as a member of the democratic executive committee of the Fourteenth judicial circuit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
BESSEMER MILLS
 START TOMORROW
PLANT WILL RESUME OPERA TONS AFTER A SUSPENSION WHICH HAS LASTED FOR ABOUT THREE WEEKS.

Bessemer, January 16.-(Special) )-The Bessemer rolling mill will resume work Monday morning, after suspension of operations since Christmas.
 The bar mill will work only the day shift for the present while the plate mills will put on at once both a day and night shift. As this is one of the city's most substantial industries the people of the Bessemer district are very much gratified to hear the news.
 Since operations have been suspended many much needed repairs have been made in the various departments. The mills give employment to several hun dred of people.
 It is stated that the company has suf- ficient orders on it's books to keep the mills running for some time
 Railroads Do Good Business.
 The report of the Alabama Car Service association for December shows that the railrods running into Bessemer handled 6259 cars during the month.
 Pay Day at Bessemer.
 This was general pay day at Bessemer. Most of the mines and plants paying off As result the merchants have been do- ing rushing business tonight The po- lice have also had busy night of it. sev- eral arrests having been made on charges of drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
 EIks Preparing for Big Time.
 The Bessemer Elks have selected Mon- day night, January 25, as the date on which to hold one of the largest meetings of the year.
 The Blocton and Birmingham lodges have been invited and several candidates will be initiated.
 The lodge has decided to expend s1509 in furnishing it's new hall that will be in the new Bessemer National Bank build ing.
 Mrs. Freeman's Condition Critical.
 Mrs. c. W. Freeman. wife of c. W. Freeman. of the Grand hotel, Is critically iil
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
Public Installation.

The Knights and Ladies of Honor will hold public installation of officers, elect ed for the ensuing year. next Tuesday evening at Foley's opera house. The fol- lowing interesting programme will be car ried out:
 Lodge called to order by Protector I. E. Wood.
 Opening ode. '"The Lodge Invocation"- Chaplain Mrs. A. M. D. Starks.
 Piano solo--Miss Willie Wakefield. Welcome address-Protector J. E. Wood Vocal solo-Mrs. J. A. Hendricks. Recitation-Miss Mabel Barnard. Piano solo--Miss Mary Robinson. Recitation-Miss earl Jennings.
 Installation of officers by Grand Frotec- tor Jacob Pepperman of Montgomery Vocal solo-J. x. Thomas.
 Address-Grand Protector Jacob Pepper man.
 Pecitaton-Mss Bessie Ntcham. Instrumental solo-Miss Mamie Stega1 Piano duet-William Kamplain. Jr.. and Miss Lena Lynn.
 Address-Protector-e William Ram plaln, ST.
 Closing ode-"The Lodge Prayer'-The chaplain.
 Adjournment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
HACK NORWOOD KILLS
 SICK WIFE AT FLINT
Officers Securing Country for Him and There Is Talk of
 Lynching.

Decatur, January 16.-(Special. )-Word was received here today that Jack Nor wood, well-known farmer residing near Flint, seven miles south of here, had mur- dered his wife and escaped from justice.
 Officers from here are securing the country for him and there Is tollS of lynch ing If he should be caught It Is said Norwoods wife had been Ill for some time and confined to her bed.
 She died suddenly last night and he re- fused to have her dressed for burial. Suspicion was aroused and upon examina- tion sever al ugly knife wounds were found On her body. Norwood was accused of murdering her. His whereabouts is now unknown. Norwood formerly lived In New York state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
Social and Personal.

w. l.. Rodgers, superintendent of mines for the state, left today for his home in Speigners, where he goes to spend a few days. MT. Rodgers is just recovering from the effects of injuries received In an explosion at Flat Top about two months ago.
 J. l.. Almon, who has been enlisted in the United States marine corps at Nor folk Va, has returned home
 Little Annie Mae Allison, who received painful burns while playing around an open grate last Thursday afternoon, is doing as well as could be expected. By the presence of mind and prompt action of E. J. Greer the little girls life was saved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
NEGRO STARTED FIRE.
Was Cause of ConfIagratIon That De- stroyed Several Buildings at Wilton.

Piper. January 6.-(Special)-Th fire that occurred at Wilton last Tuesday night and supposed to have been a mys- tery, today turned out to have been caused by a negro named Will Johnson. alias Will Thomas.
 Herbert Bell of Brierfed caught him with several bolts of cloth, canned goods and soap in his possession. The evidence that gave rise to the belief that the fire was caused to cover the burglary of Jackson's store and postoffice was found by railroad men the next morning in articles of soap and canned goods dropped between Wilton and Brierfield.
 The negro was carried to Wilton after his capture and the law-abiding citizens had all they could do to persuade the losers in the fire and their sympathizers to keep them from lynchng the negro.
 With the capture of this negro the cit- izens of Wilton are supposed to have the one who also set fire to the Wilton hotel. as he was employed there at the time. and was also the first to give the alarm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
RosENsTIHLIs CANDIDATE.
Well Known Citizen in Race for Board
 of Revenue.

John B. Rosenstihl has decided to enter the race for election as a member of the Board of Revenue of Jefferson county and his friends feel confident of his election
 Mir Rosenstihl was a candidate In the last election of the Board of Revenue and was defeated by the small mapority of Ss votes and his numerous friends feel con- fldent of his election this time. MT. Ros- enstihl is native Alabamian and for the past twenty three years has been resi- dent of Jefferson county. having been ac- lively engaged in the jewelry business. Should MT. Rosenstihl be successful. of which his friends assure him. he will be valuable addition to the Board of Reve- uue. ss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
Sells Out His interest.

Huntsville, January 16.-(Special) )-Jo- seph Minchener, of the firm of Henderson. Minchener & Henderson. spoke factory operators, has sold his interest in the bus mess to James Murphrec, formerly of Troy. Mr. Minchener will permanently retire from business after career of many years. The spoke factory will be enlarged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
Tuscaloosa County Committee Meets.

Tuscaloosa, January 16.-CSpecial. 1.-The Tuscaloosa county executive committee met this morning at the county court house to elect managers and clerks for the county primary to be held on February 15 All the beats were represented with the exception of beat lS
 After the election of the managers and clerks committee was appointed to have published for distribution laws regulating qualifications of voters. After their work the committee enjoyed delightful din- ner ct the McLester hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
ATHENS WILL HAVE
 SEWERAGE SYSTEM
WORK TO BE PAID FOR IN CASH WITH MONEY MADE FROM THE DIsPENsARY, THE AMOUNT BE- ING $11,o63.s5.

Athens, January 16.-(Special. 1.-The city council has let the contract for a sewer age system for Athens. The successful bidders were the Nashville Plumbing company. and they took the contract for laying four miles of sewer for s11, S5.
 Work is to begin the first of February and is to be completed the first of June. One ceptic tank of the latest and most approved sanitary plan Is to be built and this Is to take one part of the drainage and the other Is to be poured into tho town creek, a stream that passes through the west section of the city
 The work is to be paid for In cash, as the town has nearly enough cash on hand to pay the bill when the work Is done and will only need a small amount and this can be easily arranged for. This is one of the good results of the dispensary. When the question of sewerage was sprung 1t was then thought that bonds would have to be issued but it Is the sense of the board that 1t is best to pay for the sewerage as 1t Is built out of the money on hand rather than issue interest bearing bonds.
 Admitted to Bail.
 N. J. Tribble, who has been in jail in this place since the first of November on a charge of murder, having shot and kill ed Dick David, negro at this place, has been admitted to bail in the sum of 5000, the present grand jury having failed to return true bill for murder in the first degree. A charge of murder in the second degree was the verdict of the grand jury and MT. Tribble readily and easily made the bond and is at liberty.
 N. M. DeGraffenreid Dies.
 Nathan Murray DeGraffenried, step- father of Dr. W. T. McDaniel. died at the home of the doctor yesterday, aged 70 years He was born at Courtand, and has lived all his life in Lawrence county until short time since. when he came to Athens to reside with the doctor.
 Will Give Reception.
 The John Wade Reyes chapter D. A. R., will give colonial reception and banquet at teh handosme colonial home of Dr. W.sJ .Hagan on Tuesday evening the 18th. at which time appropriate toasts will be responded to by the ladies of the chapter and 1t is expected to be the most elegant social event that has ever occurred in this place splendid band from Nashville will furnish the music for the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
Postmasters Appointed.

Washington. January 16.-tSpecial)- Ernest l.. Webb. appointed regular; Hen ry E.. Hart, substitute rural carrier at Roxana. Postmasters appointed: Ethel. Pike county, John F. Hixon; Moreland. Winston county. William T. Watts: Hanstone. Lee county, William T. Gil- bert.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
MISS LIZZIE SNOW DIES. Was Member of One of Tuscaloosa's Oldest and Most Prominent Families.

Tuscaloosa. January 16.-tSpeciaL)-Miss Lizzie Snow. member of one of Tusca- loosa's oldest and most prominent fami- lies, died yesterday afternoon at the home of her sister. Mrs. Julia Pearson. on Broad street. with whom she resided. Miss Snow who was n years of age. had not been in robust health for some time and had never recovered from an attack of la grippe which she suffered before Christmas.
 She was the daughter of the late Dr. Charles Snow. pioneer citizen of this section, and was reared at Shows Mill. beyond Northport. She was a fine musi- elan and for a number of years was or ganist at Christ church. She is survived by brother John Snow of California. and a sister. Mrs. Julia Pearson of this city. The funeral occurred this afternoon at 3 o'clock at Christ church, the services being conducted by the Rev. S. B. Mc- Glohn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
PRATT CITY MAY
 HAVE \ NEW JAIL Much Interest Shows in Fire
 mems Bazaar. RODGERS LEAVES FOR HOME Knights and Ladies of Honor to Have Public installation of Officers
 Tuesday Evening at Fo-
 leys Opera House.
RODGERS LEAVES FOR HOME

Pratt City January 6.-(speeial) )-The special committee of the council appoint ed to formulate plans for d new city jail, it is stated. has reached decision. It will recommend that prison be built on the ground floor of the city hall, which is now used for beef markets. It will also recommend that steel cages be placed in the cells.
 At a special meeting of the council last Friday night, committee consisting of Mayor Hudnall and Aldermen Lovelady and Lacy was appointed to arrange a plan for a permanent jail This action ,, of the board was inspired by two pris- oners setting fire to the jail in a desper- ate attempt to make their escape. Four prisoners lost their lives in the fire and the building was partially destroyed. Bazaar Promises to Be Interesting.
 The bazaar to be given by the Pratt City fire department February l to 8 in- elusive promises to surpass anything of it's kind ever given here. There are to be three booths. Hose company number one, two and three are each to have a booth. The managers are Mrs. James A. Kirk for No. l. Mrs. w. r. Herman for No. 3, and Mrs. William Grady for No. g.
 There are numbers of contests, the most prominent being that between the Iron and Railroad company and the con- tests under the management of Mrs. James A. Kirk. A meerschaum pipe will be given to the most popular alderman, J. A. Kirk against Charles DeLacee
 Another interesting contest is that be- tween Miss Habye Rogers of Ensley and Miss Leo Morris of Pratt City for the most popular young lady, the prize being an Apache Indian bead-work neck chain. in four colors.
 For the most popular matron a set of solid silver teaspoons, donated by Clifford Abbott of Birmingham.
 The little boys, Masters Tomme Will liamson and Edward Norris, are contest Ing for single-barreled shotgun, donated by Robert Baugh of the Birmingham Arms company.
 A Morris chair will be given to the most popular fireman.
 A bevy of young ladies from Bessemer, Birmingham, Ensey and Pratt City will assist Mrs. Kirk in, soliciting for hose company No. 1.
 Hose company No. 2, under the manage ment of Mrs. William Grady, has equally as many interesting contests. The main ones are between John Outlaw and Hugh Grady for a bicycle and between Johnnie Bottemly and Dan Muligan for a suit of clothes.
 Hose company No g. under the manage ment of Mrs. W. r. Herman, also has a number of contests which promise to be interesting features One of these is a contest between Reynolds Herman and Daniel Clark for shotgun
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
T6-lu-Hd
 cures
 more cases Of Ia grippe
 than all other remedies combined

exSpecial of the Bgadier General Confederate Northwest washington G. this prominent gentleman says:
 
 monss Peuna treatment of the with which afflicted undergo a this justly 1t especially tonng the stomach decided effect appetite therefore feel much that the road complete restoration. My friends in Texas where have had the honor brigade Veteran Cavalry
  obligation its wonderful ecacy"W H. Parsons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
seventeen saIoons in Madison.

Huntsville, January 16-(Special-) )-Sev- enteen Madison county saloons have taken out licenses to do business, fourteen of them being in Huntsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
Mr,. WInslow,s aoothinn sxr,n

The best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslo w.s Soothing Syrup and take no other kind. HAS been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHN0, with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHEs the CHILD. SOTTENS the GUMS, ALLAYe aiI PAIN. CURES WIND COLO, and is twenty-five cents boftla.