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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
QUIET REPORTED AT
 BLUE GREEK MINES
MINERS ARE HOLDING FIRM AND THERE ARE NO NEW DEVELOP MENTs-THE WOODWARD MINES MAY SOON RESUME.

Bessemer, August 11.-(Special. )-Re- ports come from the Blue Creek district that the mine workers are holding firm. and that so far none of the mines have resumed work. Everything is quiet in the district, and no trouble what ever has been reported
 The news comes from Woodward that the mines and furnaces at that place will be In operation before many days Just what the intention of the company is, rel ative to resuming, is not known. Nothing has been given out, and it Is stated that a number of the salaried men have been given vacations.
 With one or two exceptions all the ore mines on Red mountain belonging to the Tennessee company are in operation, and the indications are that they will be working for some time to come. A con- siderable amount of the ore is being shipped to the Ensley furnaces, and the part not shipped is being banked for use In the future.
 A rumor is still anoat that prepara- tions are under way for getting the fur naces of the Tennessee company in Bes- semer ready to start again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
SOLDIER IN TROUBLE.
German Lieutenant Has Written Novel
 Compromising Prominent People.

Berlin, August 11.-Special dis patches from Miningen, capital of the duchy of axe-Meiningen, describe a case similar to that of Lieutenant Bil2, who, on November Il, 1903, was sen fenced to six months imprisonment and dismissal from the army for writ ing a novel, "The Little Garrison"
 Lieutenant Hemman of the Thirty second infantry has, according to the advices, been administered at Meinen- gen for writing anonymously a novel describing the experiences of an American woman in small Prussian garrison town, in which several lead ing families are strongly compromised. Hemman, 1t Is added acknowledged the authorship of the books.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
GEORGIA LEGISLATURE ADJOURN
Salaries of Several State Officials Arc
 Increased.

Atlanta, August 1.-The Georgia legislature adjourned it's summer ses- sion of fifty days at midnight The work of the legislature has been marked by no special features.
 Among the acts passed was one in- creasing the salary of the governor from $3000 to $5OO0, those of the su- preme court justices from 5000 to $4000 and those of the superior court judges from $2000 to 5000 per year. The appropriations for school purposes will bring the total sum available for that purpose during the coming year up to $2,000000. The legislature re- fused to adopt the Australian ballot system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
ARE NOT COMPLETED.
s. c. Williams Not Up to the Form
 Expected.

Atlanta, August 1.-The semi-fnals In singles in the southern championship tennis tournament were not completed to- day The surprise of the day was the ease with which Nat Thornton defeated S. c. Williams. both of Atlanta by the score of 6-1; 6-1. The latter had been picked for the finals and as the probable winner of the series.
 B. M. Grant and L. D. Scott, also local men, played two sets of their series in the semi-f1nals, each winning a set. Their contest will be settled tomorrow morn ing. and the winner will meet Thornton in the finals.
 In doubles, Payne and Logan of New Orleans won their way to the finals by defeating Smith and Howell, e-1; 6-1 They will meet the winners of the Cothran- Spencer, Grant Thornton matches to- morrow, and the winners in finals will meet in the afternoon Williams and An- gier, the present champions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
NEXT MEETING TO
 BE IN AUGUSTA, GA.
BRAND LODGE, A. O. U. w., AD- JOURNS-MERlDlAN TERMINAL COMPANY IS ORGANIZED AND OFFICERS ELECTED.

Meridian, August 11.-(Special) 1.-The grand lodge of the Ancient Order of Uni- ted Workmen came to a close today at noon with the selection of Augusta, Ga., as meeting place two years hence. The following officers for the ensuing term were elected: L. D. Heartt, Raleigh, past grand master workman; H. M. Beck, Bir- mingham, grand master workman; B. F. Quarles, Meridian, grand foreman; Joseph E. Henieh, Albany, Ga, grand recorder; M r. Kennedy, Charleston, grand overseer; w. H. Gilbert, Albany. Ga, grand receiver; J. T. Hawkins, Mo- bile. grand guide; F. A. Simpson, Lau- rens, S. C., grand inside watchman; D. c. Dupre Greenwood, S. C., grand out side watchman; Dr. N. G. Gewinner, Ma ron Ga, grand medical examiner.
 The visiting delegates were tendered a banquet tonight by the local A. o. U. w. members
 The Meridian Terminal company was fully organized here today, and the necessary steps taken to comply with the state statutes for the completion of the charter. The officers chosen are: c. c. Harveyl, president; W. J. Kelleher, sec retary; E. L. Russell, general aounsel; board or directors, OndIles O. Cldl he, w. A. Garrett C. c. Harvey D. D. Cur ran and M. NJ Richey. Bonds will be is- sued at once for the construction of the terminals which will cost in all nearly s90O, ,O0O
 Gen. stephen D. Lee, commander-in- chief of the U. c. ", and former Gov ernor Longino were here today consult- Ing together regarding property here of which they are joint owners.
 4 Ed Palmer. the negro who maOe a vicious assault upon Engineer Hal East ham of the Mobile and Ohio in April was lined $50 and sentenced to sixty days in lail in the justice court this afternoon. Eastman. who has entirely recovered, conducted the prosecution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
HOLD BIG REUNION.
Army of the Philippines Represents
 All Parts of the United States.

St. Louis, Mo, August 11.-World's Fair Grounds.-A reunion of the Army of the Philippines began today on the Philippine reservation, at least one thousand members of that society from various parts of the United States be- ing present A session for the consid- eration of routine business was held in the Visayan theaTe with Gen. Charles King, the president, in the chair, and Albert D. Tout of St. Louis, the secretary, present with the old officers.
 At the conclusion of the days meet ing the delegates attended receptions at various state buildings. Among the distinguished arrivals today were Gen. erals King and Bate. Secretary Taft is expected tonight or Friday with Generals Chaffee and Merritt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
Personal and General.

Miss Laura Jones has gone to East Lake where she will visit friends for a few days.
 MT. Sam Romano will leave Saturday night for Oklahoma on a business and pleasure trip combined. He will be gone about ten days.
 MT. T. A. Wiggs has returned home after a pleasant trip to Annlston and other places.
 The musical recital will take place at the First Presbyterian church next Sun day night instead of tonight, as was re- ported in The Age-Herald this morning.
 MT. J. R. Rutherford, cashier of the Bessemer Trust and Savings bank, has returned from a ten days trip to St. Louis.
 Dr. J. NJ C. Ragsdaie had the mis- fortune to burn his eyes with powder by the discharge of a Marlin rife with which he was doing i.,zle ts~get shoot ing.
 Mir. s. s. Jones, general superintendent of the southern division of the Armour Packing company was in Bessemer today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
Experience Great Difficulties.

Gen. Kuroki's Headquarters in the Field (undated) via. Fusan, Korea, Au- gust 1.-The Russians recently have been strengthening their defences around Liao Yang.
 The difficulties of newspaper cores pondents In getting out telegraph mes- sages are increasing. A messenger sent by the correspondent of the Associated Press bearing a dispatch regarding a recent battle was waylaid by Chinese on August 6, near Antung and robbed of the dispatch and his money. Messengers now fear to travel on account of the danger of violence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
AUTOMOBILE TOUR ENDS.
slxty-three Machines Make Trip From
 the East to St. Louis.

St. Louis, August 11.-World's Falr Grounds The automobile tour which started in the east on July 25 and has ended here has brought large num- Der of automobile enthusiasts to the exposition. The contest begun on July 25 with 122 starters. Of this number 63 machines made the trip and 59 fell by the wayside. The longest distance covered was between Boston and St. Louis, 20S8 miles. The number of per sons who made the trip, starting from various points, was 2SS.
 Sunday tue grand automobile races will be held on the old St Louis fair grounds track.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
MIsapproprIated Postofflce Funds.

Augusta, Ga, August 11-Bailey M. McGowan, former assistant postmaster of Ohoopee, Tattnall county, was given preliminary hearing this afternoon on the charge of fraudulently mis- appropriating postoffice funds. Mo Gowan was left in charge of the office during the absence of Postmaster Bow man and went on a spree. When the postmaster returned he refused to turn over the keys, and it was found that part of the office funds was missing. McGowan was bound over for trial, and will be sent to the authorities in Savannah.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
10000 MILES IN CANOE.
Two Men Making Trip From vancou-
 Yer to England.

Punta del Gada, Azore Island, Au- gust 1.-The little British Columbia sailing canoe Tillikum, which is of but two and a half tons, an ordinary dug out canoe, carved out of the trunk of a single tree by an Alaskan Indian in 1S49, sailed today for London from here.
 The Tillilxum left Vancouver in May. 1901, bound for Europe by way of various islands in the Pacific, Cape Horn and the Azore Island. The Til likum is in command of Capt. J. C.. Voss, who is making the journey with a single companion named Harrison. The canoe has already covered nearly forty thousand miles of the journey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
Trouble in Paraguay.

Buenos Ayres, August 1.-The revo. lutionary movement at Asuncion, the capital of Paraguay, was initiated by member of the chamber of deputies. with the object of overthrowing the administration of President Ezcurra. There have been no disturbances in the country districts. It is said the insurgents have inflicted serious de- feat on the government forces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
PARTY VISITS GADspEN. A. G. s. Officials Make Trip of Inspec- ton Over the Local Properties.

of railroad officials visited Gadsden yes- terday and made an official visit and in- spection of the union ticket office of M. l.. Foster, the first in fourteen years. The party consisted of Superintendent A. Griggs. Central Manager w. A. Garrett, General Freight Agent l.. Sevier and Lo- cal Freight Agent Sheppard of Chatta- nooga.
 went to the steel plant, where they were joined by F. T. Schuler and were shown over the immense steel-making plant. They were very agreeably surprised that this city had such plant. After this in- spection they went back to their special car and continued their inspection of other places.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
AGED NEGRO DIES.
Was Formerly Slave Belonging to
 Col. J. w. Sloss.

New Decatur, August u.-(Special)- Adam Sloss who was perhaps one of the oldest negroes in Alabama Is dead here. The best information obtainable shows that he was about 104 years old
 In days before the war he was a slave of Col J. W. Sloss, the founder of the great iron industry at Birmingham. At that time MT Sloss owned a large .isnta- tion near Athens and t was on this plan tation that Uncle" Adam use to hoe the cotton and the corn" for old marster
 In his young aays Uncle Adam re- membering hearing the white people talk of Presidents Washington, Adams and others. He remembered many things of those far gone days and to hear him tell of them was like living a hundred years ago.
 Uncle Adam had the respect of all the white people of this community. for he was good old darkey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
VIII Meet Tonight.

The Parker and Davis club of this city will hold a meeting tomorrow night at the city hall. Colonel Gere. formerly post master of Bessemer, Walter K. Smith and other prominent speakers will address the club. The club since its organization three weeks ago has grown wonderfully. The membership committee has a number of new names to present at the meeting tomorrow night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
Smallpox in Zion City.

Chicago, August 1l-An epidemic of smallpox has broken out in Zion City, the home of Alexander Dowie, the so- called Divine Healer" All told, there are said to be fifteen persons i'll with the disease, although Dowie's lieuten- ants claim tlere are but eight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
RUSSIAN FLEET
 IS STILL AT SEA
(continued from first Page)

Japanese position under 8 murderoIs in- fantry fire.
 It was impossible at the time either to advance or retreat and the attempt to disodge the enemy seemed hopeless Fin ally the Cossacks charged on foot with sabers and carried the position. The Jal panese fled towards Saimatzse. The Rus sians remained in the position which had been occupied by the Japanese cooking their supper and camping there during the night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
Receiver for Button comnanx.

Wilmington, Dela., August 1.-The Security Trust and Safe Deposit com pany was today appointed receiver of the estate of the United Button com pany, a Delaware corporation, until trustee in bankruptcy can be appoint ed. The Unlted Button company con trols a large part C. the covered but ton industry of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
Well Recelved sn Mexico.

Mexico City, August 11.-Judge Par ker's utterance in opposition to mili- tarism and conquest of territory is well received here in political circles. His speech is praised by the press for it's moderation and judicial temper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
Cruiser Reaches Japanese Base.

London, August 12-The Shanghai cor- respondent of the Daily Mail says the Japanese cruiser Chiyeda. which was damaged by Russian mine off Port Ar thur on July 26, has succeeded in reaching Japanese base.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
Shipping Coke to Mexico.

The 100 coke oven that are being oper- ated by the Central Foundry company, are turning out about 150 tons of coke a day At the present this company Is shipping large quantities of its coke to Mexico where it finds a ready sale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
Pickering Is Nominated.

Cokeville, Tenn, August 11-Tho Fourth district republican convention today nominated w. B. Pickering of Smith county for congress, to oppose Gen. M. G. Butler, the democratic nominee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
Presents Medal to Explorer.

Stockholm, Sweden, August 11.-At a luncheon given today at the Ameri- can legation United States Minister Thomas presented to Sven finders Hedin. the Norwegian explorer and traveller. the American Geographical society's medal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
VIII Speak to Strikers.

Kansas City, August 11.-Thomas E. Watson, populist candidate for Presi dent, has accepted an invitation to de. liver an address on labor day before the striking packing house employees
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
WIII Not Receive ooods.

London, August 12.-Dispatches from Antwerp assert that the shipping companies have decided to refuse all goods destined for Japanese harbors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
American Squadron at Smyrna.

Smyrna, Asiatic Turkey, August F. The American squadron consisting of tho Olympia, Baltimore and Cleveland, an- chored here this morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
Telling on the Tall.

From the Philadelphia Telegraph.
 Mamma--Johhny, how many times have told you about pulling that cats tail?
 Johnny-I don't know, Mom but from the way the tall is worn 1t must be a lot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
RATES APE As FOLLOWS,
SHIP YOUR GOODS
 BY THE SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY

which operates on 27, 900 miles of 6rst-class railroads, with connections with other com panies. to all points accessible hy sxPEsA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12

Lest you forget we say it vet. East Lake is the most attractive summer resort in tho south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
LINE EXTENDED
 FOR FIFTY MILES Correspondent Describes Fight
 at Yangtse Pass RUSSIANS WERE UNNERVED Batteries Left Ammunition and Much of Their Equipment on the Field
 Before eaIIopIns Down
 the Hill.
RUSSIANS WERE UNNERVED

General Kurokfs Headquarters In the Far East, Towan, August 11.-(Delayed)- Yesterdays battle consisted of a double attack for the purpose of driving the Rus sians from their strong defenses com manding the Yangtse Pass on the Liao Yang road through the first range of hills beyond Motien Pass. and Yushu Pass on the road to Mukden. The operations ex- tended over a front more than fifty miles in length.
 Both attacks were successful in respect to carrying local points, but the Japanese plans were not fulfilled for the reason that they contemplated partly surround Ing the enemy, capturing many and possi- bly, capturing the batteries. The Russians managed to retreat with all their guns except one. They carried away their dead and wounded and they left fewer prison CTS behind than in several recent outpost skirmishes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
Artillery Fire Accurate.

The Russians had their batteries and entrenchments in fine strategic positions, and they showed better generalship than heretofore. Their artillery fire was &C., curate when they had located the Japan ese positions. Their infantry in some of the trenches made more determined stands, but most of the contingents fled when the Japanese were able to reach close quarters, being unnerved, evidently by their previous experiences with the Japanese troops The Russian batteries left their ammunition and much of their equipment on the field. and one gun which had overturned when they were galloping down the hill, showing that tho batteries were hard pressed to escape. The Japanese artillery fire was accurate, and the advance on the enemy was eour- ageous as usual The Japanese plan of battle WAS as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
Japanese Plan of Battle.

The main body of the division occuping the center of the Japanese line was to move upon Yangtse Pass with an infantry attack, crossing the valley dlagonally toward the southwest.
 The infantry advance on Yang Tsuling began so late that the Japanese were un- able to reach the highest Russian en- trenchments before dark owing to the wig orous defense. The attack was resumed early next morning.
 The main body of the Russians had re- tired during the night, leaving only a rear guard.
 During the night of July 30 the Japa- nese worked hard on the road, enabling the bringing up of guns. Scouting par ties located and prepared positions for the guns. Seven batteries were sent for ward. A majority of them took posses sion on range of hills nearest the val ley, while the others reached the cover of the cornfields below. The left division advanced three brigades on different roads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
Attempt Counter Attack.

At o'clock in the evening the Rus sians attempted counter attack but were sustaining a heavy loss. One Japanese brigade reached a position southwest of Yang Tsuling, and at o'clock in tine evening being practically in the Russian rear, but their attack was unsuccessful. The center of the division marched from the northeast, took the village of Tien- sutin on the plain and a gun position there, but met a most stubborn resistance of the pass where the Russians were en- trenched and where they made a suc- cessful stand with a small force. The fight at Yushu Pass also began at day. light. A detachment from the Japanese centre division marched thither through Hemlin At o'clock a general attack was made on the Russian right. The Russians lost many and they raised three Red Cross flags. Under their cover they carried away their wounde~. the Japanese ceasing their fire in the meantime. The Russians were driven from the first lines of their defenses and pursued to the sec- ond line.
 The fighting was renewed this morn- ing August 10) and the Japanese car ried the positions. The artillery battle was more evenly matched and 1t was more impressive spectacle than the one preceding the crossing of the Yalu.
 The two armies exchanged fire from the hill to the pass across the village for twelve hours with the exception of a two hours cessation at midday. It was impossible to see the results of the fire. Neither side succeeded in silencing the batteries of the other. 1t appeared to be drawn game. The Russians used about thirty guns. Their principal position was on the highest hill southwest of Towan. facing the road from Molten Pass.
 For three hours in the morning the Japanese shells were bursting about the hillside, constantly and puffs of white shrapnel smoke were hanging over there in clusters with an occasional cloud of dust thrown up when a shell struck the earth Another Russian battery was on the slope of a hill, one mile north of Twowan. Another was on low hill d. rectly south of the village, covering the approaches to the village across the fields from the south and east.
 Targets for Constant Bombardment.
 The above batteries were the targets of constant bombardment. When the last mentioned was reached after the Montien fight, fifty shell torn holes were discov- cred in the ground within a radius of one hundred yards directly behind the guns Three dead horses killed when brought up to remove the batteries were also found.
 Until the attacking infantry appeared in the fields at 5 o'clock in the evening the country seemed deserted. All the t9uasiapS u,era under coyer nd the lana
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-21
CCopyright, 1904. by Elliot walker.)

EULAHi" shouted
Enoch Haley, COM
ing in from the ros d.
Better be shuttin'
the blinds"
Mrs. Haley hoisted
her corpulent figure
from the Shaker
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-21

this was turned into the treasury as
provided by law.
Coin sent in frail covers drops out
and blame for this sort OF shiftless-
ness invariably attaches to the postal
officials.
over $4,000 photographs were i'm
perfectly wrapped or addressed, rem
dering delivery impossible.
The magazines, illustrated papers
and similar articles of little value are
distributed among the hospitals Of the
District of Columbia. In 1902-03
more than 10000 pieces were so util-
lied.
Dead mail containing articles of
merchandise is retained according to
law one year and then auctioned. The
time was formerly two years, but the
vast amount of matter compelled the
authorities TO cut 1t in half. At the
auction held this year some funny ex-
hibits were sold. Easter eggs, salad
oil, arsenic, hair nets, dolls limbs,
dress samples galore, nursing bottles.
liver pills, beetles and live tarantulas.
toads, snakes. shrouds, a coffin plate
labeled "At Rest" valentines in end
less profusion, toys. jewelry, skulls,
found their way into the catalogue,
which religiously proclaimed the
probable value of each item without
any attempt at boosting" prices. The
articles are sold in lots, each consist
ing of several strangely assorted ar
ticles. In last years catalogue 500
of these groups are listed. This ar
rangement stimulates the acquisitive-
ness of the bidders and saves time.
No. 8 on the list reads: lone
atomizer, child's lined mittens, two
yards Hamburg edging, woman's
stock and tie, photograph album,
child's cheap purse.
Number 6-One cheap watch and
chain, eight mems rubber collars,
cheap fountain pens
One item reads: Hypodermic syr-
inge, glass eye and artificial leg. I'M
be recipient.
Lot 500 contains one razor, one
rag doll, pair OF spectacles, match
safe. set Of false teeth Cower jaw).