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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-01
Railroad Men Suffer Decrease.

Philadelphia, Pa, June 30-The working force of the Pennsylyania railroads operating department has been decreased II per cent and all other departments have undergone a Q per cent reduction. A statement to this effect was officially made today at the company's general offices. It vas announced that, beginning to- morrow, the reduction will be enforced throughout the entire system. both east and west Of Pittsburg. This af. fleets more than thirty thousand men. and it is the greatest cut made in years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-01
NEGRO UNDER ARREST.
Supposed to Be the One Who Assault
 ed Little White Girl.

Deputy Sheriff Gaddis arrived in Bir- mingham last night from Anniston, hav- ing in charge Jim Britain, negro who is supposed to have been the one that as- saulted little Minnie Elrod, white child, on the crest of Red mountain, several weeks ago. The negro strongly denies his guilt, but 1t is said that parties who know him will positively identify him at the county jail this morning. Immediately after the assault the negro made his es- cape, and since that time officers have been on his trail constantly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-01
BARBECUE GREAT SUCCESS.
Many Attend the Picnic Arranged By
 Captain Falker.

Montgomery, June S0.-(Special. .)-The first annual picnic and barbecue of Camp Jeff Falkner, United Confederate vete- rams, at Mountain Creek soldiers home, was held yesterday. The party, including veterans and invited friends, went out in special train and spent the day pleas antly. Speeches were made and music furnished and the day was glorious sue cess. A sumptuous barbecue dinner was served at noon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-01
BUTLER ours PoPuLIsTs.
Has Gone Clear Over to the Roosevelt
 Administration.

Washington, June 30.-(Special.) )-For- mer Senator Butler of North Carolina today rendered his resignation as chair man of the populist national executive committee. He has gone clear over to the Roosevelt administrat tion, and will not call the populists to order when they meet in Springfield July 4. He has desig mated J. A. Edmonston of Nebraska to open the convention in his place. and will not attend the convention.
 The senator did not know what action the populists will take at their conven- tion, and says Roosevelt will be elected regardless of whom the democrats nomi- nate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-01
Minneapolis Times Sold.

Minneapolis, Minn., June 30.-The
 control and management of the Min neapolis Times was acquired yester- day by Albert Doldemayer, who has
 been connected with Minneapolis newspapers and newspaper advertis- ing for the last fifteen years. The formal transfer of the property was made today, and the new management will begin the issue of the paper on July l. No radical changes in the policy of the paper are contemplated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-01
PopuIlsts Getting Ready.

Springfield, Ill.,, June s0-John A. Parker of Louisville, chairman of the ational committee of the peoples party. arrived here today to see If all arrange ments had been completed for the na- tional convention of the party, which convenes July in this city. He returned this afternoon to Louisville to attend the state convention of the peoples party of Kentucky. MT. Parker said there would be no change in dates and place of hold ing the national convention. and the pro- gramme as previously arranged would be carried out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-01
TRAMP SHOOTS FARMERS WIFE
She Refused to Cook Him Breakfast
 and Was Killed.

New Martinsville, w. Va, June 3O-- Because Mrs. ]. w. Fix, wife of a farmer of Wileyville, refused to cook a breakfast, an unknown tramp blew off the top of her head with a shot gun. The man appeared at the Fix homestead just after the farm hands had finished breakfast and asked for something to eat.
 He was offered cold meat, bread and butter, but refused that, and on the refusal of Mrs. rix to prepare a meal, he pushed by her, seized shot gun and shot her head almost from her shoulders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-01
Mall Agreement With Janan.

Washington, June 30.--Postmaster General Payne and Mir. Takahira, the Japanese minister, today signed par cells post agreement between the United States and Japan. The agree. ment will take effect August 12 The treaty allows a maximum limit of weight of four pounds six ounces in the mails between the two countries. The rate fixed is 12 cents a pound or fraction thereof.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-01
Defendants Want Bail.

Asheville, N. C., June 30.-Habeas corpus proceedings will be instituted tomorrow before Judge F. Moore for the release on bail of John and Gus Murray and John Rice, the Madison county men recently convicted in the second degree of the murder of James Rice, in the same county, two years ago. The state, represented by Judge Shuford and Solicitor Brown will re- sist the granting of the writ. The ap- peal by the defendants at the last trial will not be heard until December.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-01
oId-Fashioned Tournament.

At the barbecue to be given by the woman's auxiliary of Elks on the Fourth of July a regular old-tme tournament will be ridden Twenty-Five of the best horsemen of Selma nave expressed willingness to take part. Handsome prizes have been offered. A competitive shoot will also be held at the barbecue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-01
st. Louis Expects eia Crowd.

St. Louis. June 3O.-The railroads have all preparations made for bringing to St.
 Louis the delegates and visitors to the national democratic convention. An im- mense crowd is expected at the Fourth of July celebration at the exposition, where Lafayette Young of the DesMoines capital is to be the orator of the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-01
Lightning Does Damaqe.

Ozark. June 3o,-(Special )-Heavy rains fell in this county yesterday ana day be- fore. assuring splendid crops. Dan Casy of this place and William Dean, four miles out, had mules killed by lightning Tuesday. and the residence of Webster Baloolm was also struck and damaged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-01
New Fire Hose.

Fifteen hundred feet of fire hose re- gently purchased by the city Tor the use of It's fire department arrived this morn ing and has been apportioned to the fire companies. The Phoenix and the Me ehanics each got 5o0 feet and the residue was reserved for emergencies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-01
Dixie Clubs Picnic.

The annual moonlight picnic of the Dixie club took place at Lake Lanier last night. About two hundred members and guests of the club were present and the affair was a great success. The party went to the Lake on special train, re- turning home at midnight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-01
Hit With a Rock.

Presterick, June 30.-(Special.)-The Rev. J. Y. Stephens was hit by rock thrown into Southern railway car window near here and hurt. His face and one hand were badly cut by broken glass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-01
Gutke and Kelly Surrendered.

St. Louis. June SO.-Col. Edward Butler, who was on the bonds of Charles A. Gutke and Charles F. Kelly. former mem bers of the house of delegates, who were convicted of bribery. has surrendered them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-01
Mayor Jones Very III.

Toledo. O.. June SO.-Mayor Jones of To- ledo, who was stricken with pleuresy- pneumonia some days ago, is in crti- cal condition. His physician says there is slixhk chance of recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-01
chautauqua Opens.

Chautauqua, N. Y, June 30.-The thirty-first chautauQua opened today under favorable circumstances. The formal opening exercises were con ducted by Bishop Vincent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-01
Japs Land Division.

Che Foo, July Lon June 24 it Is stated that the Japanese landed an independent division of 10000 men at their naval base on Elliott's Island. The division is to be used, 1t Is said, to either assist General Nogi at Port Arthur or General Oku In clearing the railroad.
 From an authoritative source 1t is learned that the Japanese have now 1s0,- 900 men in the field including General Kuroki's army,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-01
KUROPATklN IS
 HOLDING GROUND
(continue- from First Pase)

Japanese minister, reiterates that the terms Japan was willing to accept prior to the hostlities cannot possibly be con sdered now
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-01
Rev. |. o. Adams Goes to Bessemer.

Eufaura, June 3o.-(Special.) )-Rev. I. O. Adams for ten years rector of St. James Episcopal church. has been assigned to the Bessemer parish by Bishop Beckwith-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-01
Taylor Is Promoted.

Montgomery. June SO.-(Speoial.) )-Second Lieutenant w. w. Brame has been elect ed first lieutenant of the Montgomery Greys and Sergeant Tillman Tav1or sec ond lieutenant. The vacancy on the ros- ter was caused by the appointment of Lieutenant J. Hurt Taylor to the staff of Col. F. H. Graves, commanding the second regiment e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-01

East Lake is an ideal place for your picnic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-01

We make all kinG5 of cuts. The Age-Eerald Engraving Co
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-25
FROM
WATERY GRAVE
NJ FRED FULLER or eELLINoHAm, SUPPOSED HAVE
WRITTEN SUICIDES FAREWELL FOUND IN BOTTLE ON
WEST SEATTLE sEAcH-tls WIFE RloleuLGslr

Mystery surrounds the where
abouis Of NJ. Pred Fuller Jr % Rel
bingham. The Seattle police are In
vcstlEhtiuE n report that hts body
IL az the bottom Of Seattle hnrbor.
while Mrs Fuller. iu HeliinEham,
laughs and says the search u use
leaa. az her husband IL alive. though
she does not know where he e..
Hes gone. but I know he's not
dead, said she this afternoon 20 n
Star man.
All this mystery grows out % the
finding OF a letter purportinR 90 BE-
signed b. Fuller. In which he airs
his many troubles and patheticniiy
conHiEua himself 20 n watery grave.
The letter. dated BelilnKham.
April 2. 1904. and sealed mp In a
bottle. Was washed ashore az West
Seattle. where It vas found by Fred
Mack. Mack turned Il over 20 the
police. who are now trying 20 ind
what hna become Of the missing
man The letter follows
TO whom It may concern: I
have ended my ruined life. and who
ever finds my body they can dis
pose Of Il IN any way they may see
~. as have no one can look 20
as a friend To DO anything FOR me.
Ny parents live In Philadelphia. 7
dare not let them know about my
Iife. I have been keeping company
with a lady from Philadelphia for
ak years past and I came 10 what
com last July 10 make her happy
we lived together for about n
year at SIS Garden street. but she
has not done the right thing with
me. rs she goes with other men, and
her mother in the cause OF most our
trouble Last December went
back to Philadelphia after her son.
thinking II would make her happy.
Il brought him out and this r.
my reward. but viii pass away.
and I hope In the future she may
be happy with the one Fhe now
has. as my heart n broken and my
life n ruin and I have nothing 20
live for 80 I will end Il all Then
the people can see what kind ~ a
lady she f. to 20 back on one who
has given up everything sor her.
"she IL the dresamnker for Mon
tnRue MeHuRh'a store at the pres
cnt time. 30 men take warning from
q heart-brokeu friend remain.
NJ FRED FULLER JR.
"gi5 Garden street. nelllnrham."
When interviewed by n star cor
respondent this afternoon Mrs. Full
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-25

This morning the friends OF Mr..
Baker and the officers interested
In the search for the missing boy.
declared omphatieally that they had
absolutely no new information aa
TO the chllda disappearance. or his
present whereabouts. II he IN stlll
alive.
They claim that the circular let
Ter IL based ON no new discovery
and that they have no more lnfor-
nation today than they had the day
the boy 30 mystoriuualy disappeared
The original reward offered by
the parents OF the boy was $500
The boys parents. their friends
and the officers. however. are kept
continually ON the SO running down
clews that might result Ia the ind
ing OF the boy Hardly a day goes
BY that somebody At some place In
the state does not notice something
peculiar about a man or woman and
n child and e seems that tn every
instance they report the matter to
Mr.. Baker. In each instance the
report 10 run down until IL il proven
that there can be no doubt that the
suspicious circumstances had moth
ing to do with PreWitt Bakers dis
appearance.
While IL causes a great deal OF
trouble. Mr. Baker has no desire 10
have the reports stop coming Ia. aa
he will not leave a stone unturned
until be has found the boy or sat
isfied himself that the little fellow
Is no longer alive.
Clairvoyants have been playing
a conspicuous part IN the reports
20 Mr.. Baker. but the trouble ID
that no two n them locate the boy
In their minds eye Ia the same
place. aud 80 far. each OF their
lunches have proven 10 b.
wrong
one elairvoyant had him located
near DelllnEham. but an invrsti "a.
tion 81 her dream did not result In
the findiug OF thee hid. other sin.
liar dreams have been followed b.
like results
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-25

Ter aid.
Ny husband r. gone. that II true.
lie has been missing oh. Tor about
month
Whats bsvome 81 him" I don't
know. No. / don't think he's drown
Cd himself lie never nnid anything
20 me about any such Intention be-
fore he left"
But after hearing the letter. Mrs.
Fuller. DO you think he wrote n and
Killed htmaelf7a the Star man asked.
oh. he might have written the
letter. but he's not dead was the
reply.
Continuing. Mrs. Fuller admitted
that part Of the letter, telling whore
they had lived. whore she was EN-
pioyed and Of their being from Phil
adelphla. vas true. but she said.
There are some things IN that let
ter that are not true"
Other than this she said she had
no statement TO make. and the queH-
tion. What has becoms Of Fuller"
remains still unsolvcd.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-25
.MkRIMC
NREE
BROTHER or CLEVELAND PUT
UP BAIL FOR ALLEGED SWIM.
Oilers

W. $. and NJ c. Anderson. al
isgsd Alaska mining deal swindiers.
lave been released from the county
al on bonds In the sum Of 81 so
each furnished by their brother. II.
Anderson. a prominent business
man OF Cleveland. o. For thirty
thr-e days they ianguished. await
ing their trial In the superior court.
Then. five days ago. they were
quietly set free. Since their re-
base they have returned 10 their
offices in the Epier block and stated
q a Star man this morning that
hey intended 20 carry out the orig
srlal program.
They submitted for inspection a
huge stock Of papers az evidence
mat their proposition VAS on the
square" and asserted that they were
anxious TO have the court proceed
lnSs ended 90 they could protect
heir water rights FOR a big mining
eitoh to be e~ostructed near Council
City. Alaskf
During a visit 10 the police station
the Andersous explained their POSI-
ton TO Chief Delaney. who listened
b their lengthy argument with n
great patience. but ended the inter
view by saying. As long az your
proposition does not conflict with
~ law have nothing more 10 say
the matter
y The Anderson brothers bitterly
eritize the attorneys who conducted
heir case in the lower court.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-25
SHOT BY
BROTHER
OUT MRS. IDA BRYANT ALSO
CLAIMS she ATTEMPTED
SUICIDE

Mrn. Ida Bryant was shot IN the
side and painfully wounded while
Struggling With her brother. J. "
poAniuE. for posHesHiou q a a.
eallher revolver last evening at
their home. 1871 Seattle boulevard
SeiEhbofa heard them auarrellnK
and shortly afieTward saw them
rnpp!lnE with one another IN front
Of the little two room cabin. Then
a shot rang out and the ueiEhbora
ushrd 10 the scene.
MIR Bryant was raised from the
ground. 70 hioh she had fallen.
and wnA found 20 be badly wound
81. A. we'll ~ she was able she
told the group Of excited people that
her brother had attempted 10 burn
the house down and afterward shot
her.
sic was removed 20 the WayFids
Mission. where her wound was e1-
amined and found not dangerous
unless blood poisoning should set IN.
A detective was dispatched from
the police station 20 investigate the
case and Downing was placed un-
der arrest He Is a butcher In the
employ OF the Frye Bruhn Company
and makes the statement that his
sister tried 10 commit suicide.
At the hospital the Bryant woman
admitted that she tried 10 take her
own ilfe. but the police believe her
frat statement Of the affair to have
BEEN true. as = small fire was found
in the house Immediately after the
shooting.
Downing viii be held pending an
investigation.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-25
HAS TRUESDALE
ON THE CRIDDLE
PRESIDENT OF LAcKAwAnNA HOW 1T COAL CARRY.
ING ROADS HAPPEN HAVE UNIFORM PRICES

issued each year prior TO April Is
that at meeting OF the coal car
riers. held every spring. the prices
were agreed upon prior TO the is
suance OF circulars. The prices were
based on the price Of coal at tide
water.
President Baer yesterday after
noon. IN denying IN eailegation that
the railway congestion from the an
thracite coal fields last year was
brought about by the coal trust in
order to raise the price of fuel. laid
the blame on the Lord. When asked
by Clarence ]. Shearn. Hearst's at
torney. as 10 who was responsible
for the railway congestion Mr.. Baer
said:
The Lord. though Il may shock
YOU. Mr.. Shearn, was responsible
for that"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-25

The parents OF little Prewltt
Baker arc now firmly convinced
that he was kidnapped and is being
held for ransom. and today sent
cut a circular letter offering 10 pay
s.. 600 reward for his safe return
and 90 guarantee the kidnapers i'm
nuni,y from arrest and punish
ncut.
This is the first public admission
IRE anxious parents have made OF
their belief that nothing further
can be expected from the detectives
who have been working on the ease,
and that II they wish 10 recover the
eAild they must open negotiations
with the criminal or criminals
direct.
The following circular letter. sent
eat 20 the various newspapers OF
tie city this morning BY Joseph
Richards. the business partner OF
r. ID, Baker, ligtle Prewitts father.
tails the story:
Dear Sirs-I wish u advise you
that az a consultation this forenoon
with the officers having charge Of
the search for Prewett Baker. per
Nmission was given TO change the
Inward offered for the safe return
81 the child from $500 20 81 go
"A liberal reward viii also be
baid TO any party giving informa-
kion which may lead 10 the child s
n heFcabouts being ascertaiued. The
reward offered for information will
D paid when same has been proved
kprrect
Il should the party OF parties re-
kponsibls for the abduction wish
D. open correspondence. they should
bend with the communication some
articles proving possession OF the
thild. Articles Of outside clothing
bhould be sent. worn BY the child
Iat time Of disappearance Com
lnunications OF this kind should be
addressed TO the child's father. Mr..
Richard d. Baker. los First avenue
lsouth. Seattle. wash. who guaFan.
tees immunity from prosecution.
tSigned) JOSEPH RICHARDS"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-25

NEW YORK. May 25.-President
Truesdale. OF the Lackawanna rail
road. was the chief witness at this
mornings session OF the interstate
commerce commission Counsel
shearn. for Hearst, repeated the
questions asked last year. which
he refused 10 answer then. hut Vas
compelled 10 now by the supreme
court decision.
DO you known who fixes the
price OF anthracite coal carried by
your roads7" he was asked
Il suppose do. after action by
the board OF directors. was the
answer.
How do you account for the fact
that the price circulars are uniform
II there is no agreement
Truesdale said the circulars we're
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-25
ECCED HIM
PRE- sioERT or OREGON STATE
NORMAL KEPT BUSY popo.
INC HksayPUIT or A CUES
TloNeBLE AGE

WESTON. ore. May 25.-Facts
leaked out today which threaten to
ineite a bitter social faction fight
and divide the faculty Of tho West
ern Normal school at this place
Trouble. which has been brewing
for some time. came 20 a focus
when. the other evening, a party Of
men. supposed 20 be employees Of
the Weston brickyards. assaulted
President French OF the normal
school. with hen fruit Of question
able age. An effort was made TO
hush the matter up. but the enmity
was too bitter.
The direct cause OF the assault is
aaerihed 20 the utterance OF French.
IN which he stated that no one but
hoboes worked in the brickyard
What provoked him 20 make this
remark was "A iangle In the faculty.
in which a lady teacher charged
the president with unkind remarks
about her keeping company with a
young man who worked In the
brieiyard
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-25
JAPANESE FEAR
RUSSIAN MINES

LONDON. May 25.--A Ncwchwang
dispatch states that the reason the
Japanese have not made "A more
serious attack on Port Arthur Is
that their naval force has not been
able to cooperate with the land
force at pulny because OF the sub
marine mines laid by the Russians.
The japanese have not been able TO
remove all the mines and they fear
20 send their wsrships and trans
ports in until the mines have been
refuoVed
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-25
WAKE TROUBLE
F0R KUROK/

LONDON. May tt.-Adviccs from
Mukdsn state that the Cossacks an
der Gsnerri Rerueukaupf have sue
eesdet tn cutting of two transport
columns % the Japanese and have
captured n large amount % sfnmu-
milton and supplies. The same band
Of Cossanks 10 said 20 have cut the
line Of communication between
General KnrUkiH column and his
tfaHs Of supplies. thus stopping his
advance ard annoying him greatly.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-25
WOULD WIDEN
THIRD AVE.

The widening Of Third avenue 20
100 feet Is the latest scheme talked
OF for the Improvement OF that
thotoughfare. The street II now Go
feet vide. II IL proposed 20 widen
Il all the way from Yesler way TO
Stewart street. In connection with
moderate regrade. The matter may
come up before the council In a
short time
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-25
TICKET NAMED
my scripps ssws assnD

COLUMBUS. O. May a5.-The
Democratic state convention this
Afternoon nominated the following
ticket. Secretary Of state. ". A. n.
sandles. supreme judge. =. J. Rem
ner: clerk OF the supreme court. III.
NJ. Mahaffeys food commissioner.
suintan Gazette. member Of the
board o. public works. ". ~. Fer
Euson. The conservative faction
controlled.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-25
SHOT PRISON
GUARDS
By scrlpps News ASSN

COLUMBUS. Ohio. May 25.-Con-
Wet Frank Green. a bank robber,
serving a ten-year sentence, this
afternoon shot Penitentiary Guard
Henry Gerhart fatally and inflicted
a serious wound on Albert Huber.
another guard He then shot him
self through the head. dying in
stantly.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-25
TALK ABOUT
AFFILIATI0N
WITH A. F. OF. L.
ny seripps News Ass'nl

DENVER, Colo. May 25.-The
morning session OF the Western
Federation Of Miners was devoted
to listening TO reasons advanced by
the executive board of the American
Federation OF Labor why utilization
should be consummated. The senti-
ment among the metalliferous min-
ers Is against utilization.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-25
IMPORTANT
DECISION
Especial TO The stArl

OLYMPIA. May 25.-The supreme
court has decided that the federal
bankruptcy law does not superaede
or suspend the state Insolvency law
In existence at the time OF the pas
sage of tho federal act.
The decision Is In the Spokane