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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
TYPOS MEET TODAY.
Fftieth Annual Convention Will Begin
 In St. Louis.

St. Louis, August 7.--When the fiftieth annual convention of the International Typographical union opens here tomor- row, representatives of the printing trades from all sections of the United States. including the new possessions and Canada will be present. Six hundred and fifty delegates have been elected to repre- sent the various printers unions at the convention which will be held in Conven- tion hall on the worlds fair grounds and 1t Is estimated that 1000 visitors will att tend.
 The sessions which will extend over the entire week will be consumed with leg islative work with the exception of We'd nesday, which has been set aside as 'In- ternational Typographical Union Day" An entertaining programme has been pre- pared for the occasion. A picnic, at which there were athletic contests, was held to- day for the delegates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
Has Been Dramatic Week.

Liao Yang, August 4-(Delayed )-The past week has been most dramatic and eventful one.
 The Japanese intend to follow up the Russians and to gain ground east and south by an attack on Anshanshan (mid- way between Haicheng and Liao Yang). It is reported that the Japanese are ad- vancing on the west and exciting rumors are current.
 Though apparently beaten at every point and though the Japanese have ad- vanced well on the Russian flank, the Russians in council of war have deter mined to defend all their positions as heretofore.
 All the foreign attaches and news paper correspondents are hurrying to theI lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
FlLIPlNoS TAKE TRIP.
President Roosevelt Will Receive Ma
 tlves In Washington.

St. Louis. August 7.-In response to a telegram received today from Colonel Ed wards, chief of the bureau of insular af- fairs. saying that President Roosevelt would be pleased to receive some of the people of the Filipion tribes at the Louis- lana Purchase exposition. MT. Fred Lew is, manager of the Moro village and Dr. T, K Hunt, in charge of the Igorrote village on the Philippine reservation left tonight for Washington with eight na- lives of the islands.
 The delegation included Antonio. chief of the Bontoc 1gorrotes; Bucassan, chief of the Suyoc Igorrotes; Loimes and Choi- mes, Igorrote priets and judges, and Dat to Fecundo, prime minister of the Rajah of Nunda Nundi, the over-lord of Samal Moros
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
Is pecidina for Itself.

Washington, August 7s-The statement was made tonight in high official cir cles that contrary to the reports from abroad, the United States Las not been sounding the European governments with view to ascertaining their views of what should be considered contraband in the present struggle between Russia and Japan. This government is determin- ing for Itself what classes of merchant disc It considers contraband without sug- gestions from any other power. and when a decision has been reached a conclusion on the subject will be made public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
BIG DEMAND FOR HOMES.
Mobile is Unable to Supply Families
 Constantly Coming In.

Mobile, August 7-(Special.) es- tate men of Mobile are having at present strenuous time finding vacant houses to supply the demand that Is being made. It is about this time each year that house hunting begins, and notwithstanding that the past year records a larger number of new residences built than ever before, there still remains a shortage that Is something remarkable according to the statement made by one of the largest dealers in the city.
 It is conservatively estimated that over 1000 new homes were built last year, and still not sufficient to accommodate the increased population. Every day records the arrival of new families from the northwest, chiefly from Illinois.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
RepuIsed from Port Arthur.

St. Petersburg, August 7.-Lieutenant General Stoessel, commanding the Rus sian military forceh at Port Arthur, in an undated dispatch to the emperor. says:
 "I am happy to report that the troops repulsed all the Japanese attacks of July 26 27 and 8 with enormous losses.
 "The garrisons enthusiasm was extra ordinary. The fleet assisted in the defense by bombardng the Japanese flank
 "Our losses during the three days were about 1500 men and 40 officers killed or wounded. According to statements of Chi- nese and prisoners the Japanese lost as many as 10,O00.
 Their losses were so great that the enemy has not had time to remove the dead and wounded"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
Coal Vessels Will Pass.

Constantinople, August 1.-The Porte has practically accepted the verbal notifi- cation made Saturday by the Russian am- bassador, M. Zinayieff, of the impending passage of the Dardanells by some ves- sels of the volunteer fleet laden with coal This notification was accompanied by as- surances that the vessels would preserve the character of merchantmen through out the voyage. To avoid difficulty 1t also included a textual reproduction of the Russian declaration in the official note addressed to the Russian embassy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
Right Wing Had Hardest Fight.

General Kuroki's Headquarters, In the Flld. via Fusan August 5.-(Delayed) J. Detailed reports arriving at headquarters show that the right wing of the Japanese army had the hardest fight during the battle of last Sunday.
 A sensational feature occurred at Cho Bado pass, ten miles from the Molten pass a brigade constituting a center column, raced with two Russian regiments for possession of the summit commanding the Russian flank. The Japanese fired as they ascended, dislodging the Russians from the rocks and killing or woundng one thousand in a very few minutes The Japanese sustained twelve casualties.
 The Age-Herald Engraving Depart ment makes good cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
Fierce Fiqht at Port Arthur.

St. Petersburg. August "A telegram from Che Foo, dated August z, says that according to Chinese information, a fierce battle was fought on the landslide of Port Arthur, August D. The Japanese are re- ported to have been repulsed with great loss, the killed alone being estimated at 10000, while the Russians lost about 100O The telegram says that Lieutenant Gen eral Stoessel was personally in command, and that. the conduct of the Russian troops was splendid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
AnaIyzlng Alabama Springs.

Tuscaloosa, August 7-(SpeciaL) L)-Rob- ert s. Hodges, chemist for the Alabama geological survey, has returned to the city after an absence of two weeks. Mr. Hodges has been making an analysis of the various mineral waters in Alabama While out of the city MT Hodges visited the following springs: Blount, St. Clair, Mentone, White Sulphur, Borden, Wheel CT. Shoco, Chambers. Jenkins, Chandler. Talladega and Shelby. Mir Hodges re- ports most interesting trip, and says that the springs all seem to be doing a splendid business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
Professor Parker Wlll Remain.

Tuscaloosa, August 7.-(Special. )-Prof. w. A. Parker, who was professor of Greek in the University of Alabama for thirty-three years, has been offered the chair of modern languages in a famous George college, but has declined the offer. pr. Parker's friends win be pleased to learn that he has moved into the city and will probably make Tuscaloosa his home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
Ran Bluff on Husband.

Huntsville. August 7.-(Special. )-After a quarrel with her husband, Mrs. F. T. Matthews. wife of an attache of the New Orleans mlnstrels. swallowed a glass of beer and stated that she had taken a dose of bichloride of mercury. Physicians were hastily called, and when they reached her the woman was supposed to be suffering agonies, Her quick recovery aroused sus- picion, and the beer was examined and found to contain no poison. The supposed attempt at suicide created a sensation in the hotel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
PERSONAL.

J. D. L. Drake of New York is at the Colonial.
 MT. Alex T. London has returned from Nashville.
 J. A. Brown of Mobile Is stopping at the Colonial.
 G. W. Ely, travelling passenger agent of the Southern Pacific, with headquar- ters at Montgomery, is at the Metropol- .tan.
 Mrs. H. E. Manville, wife of the well known contractor, H. F. Manyille, is dan gerously i'll with typhoid fever at her home in the city of West End.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08

Liao Yang, August 4.-(Delayed. )-Liao Yang is in no immediate danger though the Russians have been compelled to fall back owing to the superior numbers of the Japanese.
 A Russian cavalry division until noon today was in contact with the enemy south of Anshanshan. The Japanese did not capture any rolling stock at Hal cheng. It.is rumored here that the Japan ese are changing their base to New Chwang.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
Low Rates

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
John F. Ryan Is Married.

Tuscaloosa, August 7-(Speclal. )-News has been received in Tuscaloosa of the marriage of John F. Ryan of Pensacola, Fla, to Miss Trina Piaggo, who is said to be a most charming and beautiful young woman of Genoa, Italy. She has re- sided in this country for a number of years. MT. Ryan was in business for a number of years here where he had a large circle of friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
Ills Occasional Wish

From the Philadelphia Bulletin.
 'Why don't you ever want to go to a wedding?' snapped Mrs Enpeck. q don't believe you've been to a wedding since ycu attended your own'
 No mildly responded MT. Enpeck. 'T havn't. And" he added softly to him. self. T somtlmes wish I hadn't attended that one"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
COULD NOT RESIST
 GREAT TEMPTATION
Young Man Steals Barrel of Whiskey and Hao to Stop to
 Sample 1t.

Columbus, Ga., August 7.-(Special)-J. J. Temples, a young white man, broke Into 6 Central of Georgia freight car in the yards early this morning, getting out a case of fine whisky, and might have es- capped with his booty had he not stopped to sample 1t.
 He drank a quart of liquor on the spot and was discovered shortly afterwards by three railroad men. After he was placed in the barracks he came near dying from tho effects of drinking so much whisky at one time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
Will Inspect Siberian Railroad.

St. Petersburg, August 7-Prince Hilkiff, minister of railroads, left St. Petersburg today for Baikal to inspect the railway to this district. He de- clined the favorable offers of foreign companies for the double tracking of the Trans-Siberian railway, and the project has been postponed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
BurrIes 512 Russian Bodies.

Tolxio August I'd -p. m)-General Kurolxi reports that he buried the bodies of 512 Russians on the battlefields Of Yushulilxzu and Tantsuling. In these &C., tlons he reports the capture of 26S Rus sians eight of whom were officers. One hundred and fifteen of the prisoners were wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
Best Attendance at the Fair.

St. Louis, August 1.-The past week was the best in point of attendance up to the present at the worlds fair. For the first time the 60OOOO mark was passed, the total for the week being col, All. The total attendance to date is 6,25S.9Ss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
ANNIsToN cHAuTAUouA. Annlston, Ala, August 4th.11th.

. Account of the above occasion Southern Railway will sell tickets from Birming- ham. Ala, and intermediate stations to Anniston and return at rate of one fare plus 20 cents, minimum rate 50 cents
 Tickets on sale August to 10, inclusive, limited Aug use lA TUT return. S-5-6t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
Soldiers Return from Alaska.

Seattle, Washington, August 7.-The United States transport Buford has arrived from Nome and Skagway with seven companies of infantry aboard. These troops have just completed two years service at Alaskan army posts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
NOTICE,

The democratic executive committee of Jefferson county is hereby called to meet at the county court house in Birming- ham, on Saturday. August IS. 1904, at Il o'clock a. m., for the purpose of trans acting such business as may properly come before it.
 August ?, 1904.
 B. A. THOMPSON, S-3-10t Chairman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
Revolution Rumors Are False.

Caracas, Venezuela, August 6.-De- layed)-A cablegram received here from Bogota, dated August 4, and signed by General Rafael Reyes, says that the ru- mors that a revolution has broken out or Is contemplated are false.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
SOME THING DOING AMONG A. N. t. MEN How Was That $500 Dis
 posed off AFTERMATH OF LYNCHING Strong Suspicion In Selma that Whites Urged the Negroes to the Crime.
 No Arrests Have Been
 Made.
AFTERMATH OF LYNCHlNC

Selma, August 7.-(Special.) )-There is a broad rumor to the effect that soon an aftermath of the recent brigade eneamp- ment will be made public that will create considerable discussion among the of ficers and men of the Alabama National guard.
 The principal matter seems to be over the disposition of the s15O0 raised by Bir- mingham as a bonus for the encampment going to that city. The report that has leaked out is that only sS5o of that sum Is to be sent to the various regiments. the other S650 being charged to expenses of staff of brigade general" The report is that certain expenses not allowed to be paid out of the state appropriation has been included in the s65o retained from the bonus fund"
 Major Atkins commanding officer of the cavalry squadron, when asked if he had any information about the rumors, stated that ''he had nothing for publica- tion," and further than that he would not say. Major Scott, quartermaster on General Clarl1's staff, Is out of the city and nothing could be secured from that quarter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
Spanish Bank In Mexico.

Mexico City, August 7.-The new Spanish discount bank has opened it's doors. It's capital is three million dol lars. British residents are projecting A new bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
Hay Dimes With the President.

Washington, August 7.-Secretary Hay dined with the President at the White House tonight He remained there until il o'clock tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
No Arrests Made.

Sheriff Blackwell and his posse of dep- uties who went to the scene of the lynch ing of the negro Edmund Bell last night returned to the city about 1 o'clock this morning. They report that they never saw any negro, but the one found hang ing to tree with his body riddled with bullets, from the time they left Selma un- till they returned and that it was impos- sicle at that time to secure any clue to the perpetrators of the deed.
 There is a strong suspicion hereabouts that the negroes were put up to the crime by whites In that section, as 1t is not be- lieved otherwise the lynching would have occurred.
 No reports have been heard from the neighborhood where the lynching took place today but 1t is hardly probable that any undue excitement is felt over the matter. What further steps the authori- ties will take is not known at this time, but 1t Is probable a demand will be made for the ferreting out of the crime against the majesty of the law and the punish ment of the ring leaders responsible for the death of the negro.
 The sentiment is strong In Selma that if there were whites back of the affair that they. too, should be punished and 1t is pointed out that they are sewing dra- gon's teeth that will bring forth a good crop in the future
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
HAVE ONLY PRAISE
 FOR RUROPATKIN
(contlnue4 from First Pace,
Are Compelled to Fall Back.

ment that there is no change on the east front of the army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
PRESENTED
 ID THE CAPTAIN Contents Settled Fate of Knight
 Commander CARGO WAS CONTRABAN0 When Vessel Was Sunk the Crew Was Taken to Vladlvostock as Pas sengers, and Every consld-
 eration Shown Them.
CARGO WAS C0NTRABANO

Vladivostok, August 1.-The evidence on which the British steamer Knight com- mander was condemned by the prize court was contained in letter in copying book, taken from a press in the captains cabin by Mldshlpman Baron Fret after the officers and contraband of war had left the vessel.
 This book was not delivered when the captain surrendered the other documents, and 1t proved conclusively to these Rus sians that the cargo of railroad material carried by the Knight Commander was destined for Chemulpo and not for private firms in Japan.
 Before the prize court the captain was not compelled to take an oath, the presi- dent of the court saying that he would accept his word of honor as a gentleman and a subject of a friendly power. The captain testified that neither he nor the owners of the Knight Commander knew that the cargo was contraband of war, and that they believed 1t WAS not destined to be used as war material.
 He was then confronted with his own letter book. and was dazed for a moment. He then exclaimed; "HeayensI I thought that book was at the bottom of the sea-"
 The Knight Commander was promptly condemned
 Steamed on at Full Speed.
 St. Petersburg, August 1.-The official account of the sinking Of the Brieish Knight Commander by the Vladivostock squadron says that a Russian cruiser fired two blank shots at her at a distance of two miles. Instead of stopping the vessel steamed at full speed toward the gulf of Toho and only heaved to at second call having in the meantime hoisted the British flag.
 The visit to the vessel the official says, showed that the captain had neither charter nor manifest, but copies of these documents presented by the captain showed that his cargo was destined for Kobe and Yokohama
 It was established that the vessel was chartered in the United States for Japan with railroad material and machinery, which Is contraband of war and the vessel was therefore liable to confiscation.
 The proximity of a Japanese port. the lack of enough coal on board the Knight Commander to carry her to a Russian port, and the impossiblity to coal from the Russian cruiser owing to the high sea running, obliged the commander to sink the vessel.
 The members of the crew were taken to Vladivostock as passengers and not as prisoners. They were granted perfect liberty and every possible assistance was given them. They were also invited to attend the sttings of the price court al- though there was no obligation on their part to do so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-13
Lost Bank Books.

There is hardly one OF the thousands
OF depositors in the savings banks OF
Massachusetts and Of every state, for
that matter--bnt win be interested TO
know that the supreme court Of that
state has just decided a case that
might at any time be paralleled In his
experience. II all arose over lost
bank book. and the finding OF the court
Is In the interests OF the people.
The case in point was this: In 1894
died John H. webber OF Cambridge,
leaving to his credit In the Cambridge
Savings Bank the sum OF si.74A But
the bank book disappeared. and the
bank refused to pay the money to the
administrator OF webber's estate, on
the ground that It's by-laws contained
this provision:
"No person shall receive any part OF
his principal or interest without pro-
ducing the original book. that such
payments may be entered therein. un-
less It be proved 10 the satisfaction
OF the trustees or the treasurer that
such book shall have been lost or de-
stroyed, In which case legal dis
charge will be given"
The institution further held that no
evidence Of the loss or destruction OF
the book had been furnished. and the
administrator went to the courts to
get his money. 1t has been awarded
him, the supreme bench ruling that a
savings bank has not the power to
make itself or its officers the arbiters
as TO whether depositor's bank book
was destroyed or lost.
OF course there is nothing In this
decision that should be taken to en-
courage carelessness IN the handling
Of bank books, comments the Boston
Journal, yet 1t is well that depositors
know their newly defined rights In the
matter. A knowledge Of the ruling
may at some time or other save many
man or woman anxiety and delay.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-13

to know where her wealth was con-
cealed. she told him she had no treas
ure, and In return received kick in
the face.
Three more thieves then entered the
room. one was a woman.
The men bent over the aged and
frightened woman. and while one drew
her hands behind her another bound
her wrists with thongs. The blood was
trickling down her hands and one of
the men laughed. 1T may loosen her
tongue some" he said
Next her feet were tied securely and
she was told that IL she did not reveal
the hiding place Of her money she
would be tortured with live Goals. The
suffering woman pleaded that there
were only a few dollars in the house,
Another twist was taken In the bonds
and she cried out that her money was
in her trunk. 1t was but to gain a
relief from pain. The trunk
was smashed to pieces and the tor
ture was resumed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-13
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