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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

WANTED-Shoe man to take charge store, salary s1o0 per month; book keepers grocery clerks; shipping clerks stenographers; men for clerical work; cigar clerks; sales ladies; 8 ladies for clerical work; ladies for floral garden; machinists; experienced collectors. Mutual Employ ment Bureau, 19091a 1st ave-, room ,. WANTED-Two collectors, 4 holders, machinists. 10 laborers. house girls, bricklayers; dairyman, laundry driver, steam drill man. stenographer. Room B. 216la N. 20th st.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

Miss Lizzie Morris Mason left yesterday for Lafayette, Ala, to attend the house party being given by Mrs. John Jemison at her summer home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

pr J. H. Phillips, superintendent of the Birmingham public schools, is in Nash vIlle. He will be absent several weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

Mrs. Eugene Fies and children are in Salt Lake City, Utah. visiting relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

Mrs. Harry Wilson, who has been il at St. vincents. has sufficiently recov cred to return to her home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

Mrs. J. B. Francis, who has been i'll the Hillman hospital for several days, much better.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

ment Bureau l9o91A 1st ave, room }.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-28

Miss Ruth McAlpine of Talladega. 1 visiting Miss Louise Howell.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-02
DENouNCE REPORTS.

St Petersburg, July 2.-Much satis, faction is expressed in all circles al the information coming from Russian official sources that Rear Admiral Wit hoft's squadron sustained no damage in the fight at Port Arthur on June 23.
 The papers are unsparing in their denunciation of the reports dissenin- ated from Tokio of the sinking of battleship and the crippling of two other war vessels.
 The Novoe Vremya publishes lead ing article on the subject under the caption 'qTOgo Lies"
 The Journal de St Petersburg prints q special dispatch from Liao Yang, dated yesterday. saying the Japanese are retreating all along the line.
 The Russky Invalid, the army organ, expresses the opinion that the move ment of the Japanese from Feng Wang Cheng in the direction of Liao Yang is simply demonstration made for the purpose of checking the Russian cavalry north of Saimatszu and draw ing of General Kuropatkin's attention from the Chipanlin and Dalin passes, over which the Japanese are advanc- ing toward Hai Cheng, which is their real present objective.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-02
THE BISNOvIcH
 CASE UP AGAIN

Referee Newton held another hear ing to-day in Judge Peasley's office on the petition of Morris J. Bisnovich to be discharged bankrupt. All of Bisnovich's friends who had any busi- ness relations with him during the few days prior to his filing his peti- ton were examined, after which the referee approved of the sale of the stock to Samuel Lavigne, made under the attorneyship of Judge Peasley. Another result of the hearing was an order to United States Marshal Par melee of Ansonia, who. was present, to find Morris Tafel in whose house a very large quantity of stock belonging to Bisnovich was found. If it devel- ops that Tafel assisted in fraud he is liable to two years in the state prison and Bisnoyich also. The lat ter's petition may also be denied, in which case it would be impossible for him to do business in this state in his own name.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-02
ARRESTED HORSE
 BUT LOST HIM

Meriden, July 2.Patrolman Schuerer made an arrest Thursday night, the like of which does not appear i'll the an- nals of Meriden's police department, but contrary to his usual luck he lost his prisoner and what is still more un- like the redoubtable Herman, gave up trying to recaptuTe him.
 The prisoner in question is a horse which Mein Lieber Herman detected in the act of trampling on flower beds and doing various other things not in keep ing with the character Of a we'll bred horse. The valiant Herman immediate ly put the animal under arrest and took him to the police station, where hal ter was fmprovised from a piece of string. The doughty patrolman started to lead his prisoner to shaw's stable when he should have called the patrol wagon. The prisoner had other notions and with, but slight resistance broke the halter and started up West Main street. Officer Schuerer followed at a lively pace, his helmet fell off and rolled in the mud, and when he reached Butler street the horse was at the top of Linsley hill and Herman, thinking he was too "horsey'' for him, gave up the chase.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-02
GIANT SERPENT
 SEEKS THE DEfVFI

New York, July 2.A biz blacx. snake, ten feet long and five inches in. diameter, made things lively few1 days ago out at sea on the Haanburg& American liner Belgrayia, which anX rived in port yesterday.
 The Belgrayia had abroad one of tha. most varied geological collection known to shipping history, and cI1le6 among the disturbing clements was tha snake. There were also two or threa| fye-foot turtles. While in mid-oceAn II one of the turtles got on rampage ann tried to knock out the side of the shlp.|
 The snake witnessed a part of flal& strenuous proceeding, and finally carnel to the conclusion that the deck was thel healthiest location on the ship and esq capped from the confinement He wrles gled past a German sailor, who gave the alarm, went on deck and for a time took command
 Everybody on board chased him. ana finally after a wrestling match he was. coTnered and hauled to the hatchway and hustled down into the hold again.
 On board the ship was colIecff0n of elephants, monkeys, mountain sheen, leopartls, bears, sea horses, chiun@ panzes, sea cows, queer birds and great snakes, about POO in all.
 They constitute a shipment from. Karl Hagenbeck to various zoologicaI gardens in New York. Philadelphia and the west.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-02

St Petersburg, July 2.-The follow ing dispatch from General Kuropatkin, dated June 30, has been received by the emperor:
 sNot only has General Kuroki's for ward movement in the direction of Hai Cheng and Ia Tche Kiao been suspended, but even the Japanese troops marching on the road to Khan ga, towards Sian Diao, have begun to retire towards Chanza, on the road to Siu-Yen. The village of Madiavaize has been occupied by our troops.
 No Japanese retreat has been ob- served on the southern road leading to Kai-Chou across the Chapanlin pass. Our cavalry operating in the direction of Senu-Chen has retreated north un- der pressure of the enemy.
 "Southwar1s of Hai-Cheng the Jap anese have placed strong infantry ad- vance posts for distance of 122 miles along the roads leading from the diff ferent passes.
 ''The Japanese advance in the Feng Wang Cheng region has ceased, while in the Hua Yen Sian and Sint Sint In districts the enemy has retired south wards
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-02
RAID GAMBLERS.
New York Police Officers First Choked the
 DoOrkeeper.

New York, July 2.-After choking the doorkeeper into submission and taking his keys, police captain and three detectives have accomplished an unusual raid on gambling house in West 34th street. Three attendants and four players we're captured.
 The house had been under police guard several weeks. Finally the captain moved his guard from view and the proprietors were reassured. Taking three trusted men, the captain rang the basement door bell and was answered by a negro doorman. He was seized and throttled while a gag was slipped into his mouth and hand- cuffs snapped over his wrists Then. with keys taken from the prisoners pockets, the police carefully opened three steel doors and made their way to the upper floors.
 So quietly had their work been done that the raiders stood in the darkened hall several minutes and watched the games in operation. Then the officers stepped into the brilliantly lighted rooms and placed every one there un- der arrest. The raid was the most successful here in some time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-02
MANILA REVENUE
After Lengthy Discussion New LaSe
 Has Been Passed.

Manila. July 2.The internal rev enue law prepared by Ciovernor Wright has been passed by the coni- mission after an extensive public diss cussion. It estimates the revenue A [ five millions gold. one quarter og which will revert to the provinces apts municipalities and three-quarters to1 the 1nsular government The articles taxed include alcoholic productions, beer, tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, match es and some licenses and occupa tlonss The law repeals many taxes imposed on the poor people under the existinN Spanish law. 1t is believed that th6t new law will ultimately furnish fba basis for substantial and complete sup~ port of the government. Should free trade ultimately be established be< tween the United States and the PliiI4 ippines the tax on liquors and tobacc& will be much lower here than in the United States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-02
NEARING A CRISIS.

Che Foo, July ?, II 80 a. m.-Affairs are. it is asserted, reaching a crisis at Port Arthur. and the Russians are ready to meet it with all the forces at their command. The few foreigners remaining at Port Arthur, with the ex- ception of several who are under sus- pieion, have been ordered to leave. A number arrived here to-day. They in cluaed the managers and clerks of large firms, which continued in busi- ness during the siege. The Russians sealed the premises and gave the mer- chants receipts for their stocks of goods
 The Norwegian steamer Sentis is In the harbor ready to bring out the wo- men and children. Every Russian sub ject, it Is reported, has been ordered to take place in the ranks and join the forces facing the invaders on the hills back of the town
 Four battIeships, gunboats and tor. pedO boats are kept in the harbor while two battleships, five cruisers and torpedo boats make excursions to sea One torpedo boat. it is claimed, has succeeded in making three trips tC Yinkow, and it is reported that on hei last trip Admiral Skrydloff was takeI to Port Arthur on her.
 number of junks, loaded with fresh provisions have succeeded il passing the Japanese blockading fleet One junk landed 5000 sacks of flour cargo of coal is also said to have been landed. Chinese who arrived to-day say the Japanese have increased their blockading fleet to forty vessels
 The ships which have been under repair have rejoined the squadron Foreigners who have arrived are reti cent, but they contend that since the disaster to the battleship Petropav lovsk the Russian fleet has sustained no damage beyond the seven-foot holt in the battleship Sevastopol. which has already been repaired. They clain to know nothing of a vessel previousl, reported ashore southeast of Liao Tit Shan prOmOntDry
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-02
NOW LORD WARDEN.
Lord Curzon viCeroy of India Was
 Installed To-Day.

Dover, Eng, July 2.-Lord Curzon of Kedleston, viceroy of India, was installed to-day as lord warden of the CinQue ports with aU the customary picturesque ceremonial. Dover was elaborately decorated with flags in honor of the occasion and great crowds f1ocked in to witness the quaint and, Interesting proceedings. Lord Curzon first made triumphant tour of the town and then proceeded to Dover castle at the entrance of which he was welcomed by the bar ons of the Cinque ports in gorgeous robes. A procession was formed headed by the mace bearers and bands and accompanied by all the local notabilftfes, and proceeded along a troop-lined route through the town to the college grounds, where the install latfon ceremony, which dates From the year 1265, was carried out. The castle batteries saluted as the barons of the Cinque ports promised allegi- ance to their new lord warden and admiral of the Cfnque ports.
 The Cinque ports are a group of seven ports Originally five, whence the name), on the southcoast of Eng land Hastings, Romney, HYthe, Do- yer and Sandwich weer the original ports. Wfnchelsea and Rye were add ed later. The Cinque ports were cre- ated by William the Conqueror, and in consideration of their furnishing certain quota of ships of war, for the kings use, when demanded, were en- dowed with various important privi- leges. The lord wardenshjp is now only an honorary dignity The late Lord Salisbury was the predecessor of lord warden of the Cinque ports.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-02
OCEAN RACE.
A Number of Sloops and Yawls Start on a Dan-
 gerous Trip.

New York, July 2.--Eighteen little sloops and two yawls were scheduled to start from Gravesend bay at 10 a. m, to-day on 330-mile ocean race to MarbIehead, Mass, for hundred guinea cup offered by Sir Thomas Lipton, under the auspices of the Brooklyn Yacht club. Under ordinary conditions three to five days will be required to cover the course which carries the racers outside of Long Is land and around Nantucket Hghtship, ia the path of the ocean liners for POO miles and, after rounding the light ship, close to the dangerous Fishing Rip shoal near the south channel, dreaded by marines. It is a venture some trip for so small craft, all ex- cept one of them being less than 40 feet in length.
 The racers are permitted to enter Newport is the only one worthy of the name and that is many miles of the course. They will report to Nan tucket lightship in passing. The fin, ish will be off the EasteDn Yacht club station in Marblehead harbor.
 The yachts entered are:
 Holy Smoke, Ray IT, Little Rhody Ulula, Fanshawe, Rough Rider, Bon. dta. Squaw, Mopsa, Eumarrier, Ma omi, Sea Bird, Mignon, Nymphia Nuwasi, Emma O., Siren (Wigand owner), and Siren (Marshall 85 Mad. den owners.)
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-02
DUCHESS" IN A DUEL.
Woman Accused of Stealing An-
 others Husband. Stabs Accnser

New York, July 2.There was a hatpin duel in Third avenue on Thurs day, and it was a contest worthy of the steel and withal entitled to a genu- inc stage setting. Magistrate Pool learned of it yesterday in Yorkville police court when Mamie Smith, known on the avenue as the Duchess, was arraigned for assault upon the complaint of Mrs Robert Abrahamson.
 The Duchess was accused by Mrs Abrahamson of having stolen the let- ters' husband. Mamie denied the charge, emphasizing her resentment by pulling a hat pin and stabbing her accuser. Mrs Abrahamson drew in return, and for few miutes they stood in the street and jabbed each other to their hearts content. In court yesterday The Duchess was held for assault, while Magistrate Pool is sued subpoena for the complain ants husband.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-02
YALE SHOWED UNDER
 IN TO-DAY'S BALL GAME
The Crimson Gave the Blue Nest of Goose Eggs Weather Was Good and Crowd Was Large cOl~ lege Songs and Tells Were Given With a Will by Admirers of Both Colleges Before and During the Game.

New York, July 2.-A AIthougb the des ciding game between the Harvard and Yale base ball teams was echeduled for an early hogn to-day, there WAS & big gathering of spectators at the Eoio grounds long before the coIleaians began their preliminary work. Ihe weather conditions were excellent an<E the diamond and outheld were in fine condition The colors of the rival col'S leges seemed to be distributed equaIly
 among the enthusiasts in the grauG stand and the students, aided by hzfn-s dreds of graduates, kept up an almost
 continuous din singing their college songs tnterspersed with partisan cheers
 The batting order follows: YaleF- OeBrien, ss; Huiskamp, 8bs Miller, eff
 Cote, If; Bowman, 2b; Barnes, If Winslow. c; Chittenden, 1b; McKay, pA
 Harvard 1b; Carr, 3b; ste- phenson, c; Matthews, ss; Fischel, F
 McCarthy, Of; Greenough, If; CopuFnt D; Herman, 2b; umpire, Johnstore.
 Harvard won the toss and took th8 l field The Yale side was retired in fhls first half of the first inning without q run. Harvard fared better and scored { two runs, Randall knocking out a
 homer, and Carr who got his base ont being hit by pitched ball, scoring ons Matthews long fly out to the field@ Yale did nothing in the secollds anW
 neither did Harvard. Yale was blank%n in the third inning. Harvard scqreSA two more in her half on Stephenson safe on first because Of O'Brien's bad throw. Matthews then singled an@ stole second. A fly to short center was 1 muffed by O'Brien and the two runs crossed the plate. Tn the fourth 1;t'e
 was again blanked and Harvard seore0 one more on base on balls and hanr[[ EdalPs single to right There was no
 more scoring done during the RaHas
 which ended with Harvard winnfz 1 by dhe score of 5 to 0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-02
POLICE TEAR TELEPHONES
 FROM POOLROOMS

Chicago, July 2.-Assistant Chief Schuettlers' Flying Squadrons'' swooped down upon the exchanges of Mont Tennes, Kid Weller, Edward Brennan and James O'Leary simul- taneously and striped them of tele- phones. The raids weer made simul- taneously by three squads of detect ives. and several wagonloads of fix lures and gambling paraphernalia were carried to the City hall.
 James O'Leary's establishment at 4129 Emerald avenue was raided by six detectives and two sufficed to take all the phones and paraphernalia out of Brennans place at 5344 Cottage Grove avenue Assistant Chief Schuettler said that when his men finished with the headquarters of the handbook syndicates there would be little gambling in Chicago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-02
SHOT TO DEATH.
Police Sergeant Killed and Sheriff Dangerously
 Wounded.

Billings, Mon, July While trying to arrest two men for robbery early to-day Police Sergeant Robert J. Han na was shot and instantly killed and Sheriff George Hubbard was danger ously wounded in the head. The shooting followed raid on 3 saloon and gambling resort during which the dozen inmates were compelled to hold up their hands while the robbers took all of the cash in sight on the tables, amounting to about 5000. A gambler ill the rear of the saloon slipped out and notified the police An accomplice of the robbers was cap tured.
 Posses are now in pursuit of the two escaped robbers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-02
CITY NEWS

To-night's the night, American band prom at Auditorium. Forget 1t not.
 Henry Eaters, instructor in the public schools of New York, is spend ing the summer vacation at his home on Riverside street
 The Misses Nellie and Annie Noon an of Wolcott street left to-day for Highland lake, Winsted, where they will enjoy vacation.
 The Waterbury baseball team, un- der the management of James Thomp- son, is playing the Ansonia T. A. B. team in Ansonia this afternoon.
 The Foresters Of Waterbury will give their annual field day at the Driv- letic events will be 1O01yard handicap. Prizes $6o, $20, $1O, $5.
 A number of Waterbury people will attend the hop which will be given at the Larkin house at Fort Trumbull beach on next Monday night. It is the first of the season.
 The funeral Of Mrs Dorothy Tenner will take place to-morrow afternoon from her late residence. 36S South Leonard street. The funeral services will be read at the house and interment will be in Riverside cemtery.
 George Noble, 15, who is said to be the cleverest of the amateur artists in the city, Is studying in the art summer school at Old Lyme. His expenses are paid by one of Waterbury, s wealthy women who has taken great interest in the boy.
 A dog belonging to James Britt, who is bartender at Einnegan'ss cafe, at the corner of East Main and Or ange streets, acted so queerly this morning that it was deemed prudent to shoot him. Police Officer LawIor did the shooting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-02
Splendid Reading Assured by Greatest Literary Scoop
 in This Section.
Publication Rights Contracted To-Day For Best Stories from Pens of Three Noted Novelists, Will N. Harbin, Anna Katherine Green and Coul-
 son KernaE1an

Summer reading just important adjunct to the average American family ice in the chest during July and August It is something that the average family do without.
 The Democrat has long been cognizant of this fact and has received universal comendaton for the excellence of the serial stories that have become of the important departments of this paper.
 otic, interesting and wholesome stories printed For Love of Country tale of Eerosm and daring and of the very best of the class For Love of Country is nearly completed.
 But there better things in store.
 It has always been the policy of the Democrat publication rights of stories of genuine nerit-of stories that any would be glad have their library The list embraces such books When KnightIood Was in Flower The Southerners, The Hermit and Thorough breds.''
 To get to the point the publisher of the Democrat has re- ceived the and exclusive rights publication for three stories of known excellence that will be published for the summer reading of the Democrats big family of sub scribers. They
 THE sUBSTTTUTE,' by Will N. Harbin
 THE FILIGREE BALL" by Anna Katherine Green
 SCOUNDRELS & CO., by Coulson Kernahan
 The first of the these serials will begin n week or ten days, at the close of For Love of Country the first one to come being Scoundrels & Co, which the most citing stories of adventure written.
 Democrat readers may look forward summer of rare literary enjoyment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-02
DROWNED IN
HIS DIVING SUIT

Chester, Pa, July 2. Captain G. H. Metcalf of Philadelphia, who was in charge Of the divers engaged in deep ening the Delaware river channel off Chester, has been drowned in his div Ing suit He went down to the river bed because of trouble the men were having with a drill. In a few minutes he gave the alarm signal, and two min utes later was pulled on the dreuge dead Tn some unaccountable manner the helmet of his diving apparatus had become displaced.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-02
AFTER 2o HOURS
Jury Renders Verdict of Mursser iss
 the Second Degree.

Boston, July 2A verdict of euilt1& of murder. in the second degree was res turned by a superior criminal cou1H jury to-day against Ray c. Johnson. after twenty-nine hours deliberat tion Johnson was charged with the murder of Sarah Peters, with whom he na& been living, in fit Of jealousy ofH the stand he admitted that he kiIie& her. The defense claimed that Johnson was insane. The court granted staVI of sentence, counsel being given sEufiE July 18 to file exceptions
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-02
WOMAN KILLED
 TN A RUNAWAY

Madison, Wis, July 2-In runaway on University drive Mrs Josiah Jack son of Pittstield, Mass, mother of Prof D. c. Jackson, head of the department of electrical engineering, has been killed. Prof Jackson had an arm broken, as did also his wife and Mrs Erastus Milo, widow of the former president of Fisk university, who was visiting them, was badly hurt. Prof Jackson is subject to heart trouble and tainted while driving, causing the team to run away. The carriage struck a tree.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-02
ELECTRIC LIGHT
 PLANT ON FIRE

Lakeville, July 2-shortly after an electric shower last night the electric light plant on the grounds of the Hotchkiss school was discovered to be on fire and was totally destroyed. The loss is estimated at $15,OOO, which is covered by insurance. Lightning is the only theory advanced for the cause of the blaze as the power and lights had been shut off an hour before the shower occurred The plant will be rebuilt Immediately.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-02
TO CONTEST HENDRrR wrLrx

Stamford, July 2.-Tn the probate' court to-day notice was given of con*l test of the will of the late kharles he1s$ drie, brother Of John ". Aaendrie. whoi gave Hendrie h all to Yale. Samuel Fessenden appeared as counsel for Her- bert and Clinton Hendrie. grandchi E. dren of the deceased each of whom was given S10,000 by the will and lle. Iieves he should have SS0O00. Ihe HsSasie estate anaoganted to one-naiz niIas8m Collars.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-02
BIG FIRE TO-DAY.

Cleburne, Tex, July 2.-Property valued at between $3OOO0O and $4o0,- 900 was destroyed by fire this morn ing in the Santa Fe shops at this place. The buildings comprised the coach shop, paint shop and blaming mills. Seven passenger coaches were also burned.