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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
All T0kIO Rejipices at News of
 Port Arthur
FLAGS RAISED EVERYWHERE
Part of the Japanese Fleet Is Now Guarding Northern Japan Against Possible Landing of Troops.
 From VIadivostock.

ToIio. February 10.-Undaunted by the absence of official confirmation, Japan Is rejoicing over a great naval victory at Port Arthur. Early today came cable report from the Japanese consul at Che Foo saying that early Monday morning the Japanese torpedo boats destroyed three large Russian warships off Port Ar thur.
 Thereafter Admiral Tago's fleet of six teen warships engaged the entire Russian fleet remaining off the port. The consul was unable to give the result of the main enga gement, but said when the steamship Columbia passed the scene of action, all the Japanese warships were preserving their alignment and fighting vigorously and steadily, and apparently uninjured.
 The newspapers here published extra editions containing news of the battle and produced the first popular demonstration of the war. Flags were raised and every where excited crowds thronged the streets. Later in the day came a cable gram from Paris saying that viceroy Alexieff had reported to St. Petersburg saying that three ships had been injured by torpedo boat attack
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
FERGUSON GOES
 BACK TO TOXIC
coNFERS WITH SECRETARY HAY AND CARRIES BACK WITH HIM PERSONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LEGATION OFFICERS.
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Washington. February 1o-J. M. Fergu- son, the secretary of the American iega- tion at ToHio, who has been in this coun- try on leave of absence, called at the state department today and will sail from Vancouver February 22, for Yokohama, whence he will proceed on to his post.
 He had long conference with Secre- tary Hay on the far eastern situation, and carries personal instructions for the officers of the legation at Tokio It is the desire of the department that 1t be kept fully informed of every movement and full reports are desired from Tokio. MT. Fer guson also was very fully acquainted with the policy of Secretary Hay an- nounced in his note to the powers calling for the neutrality of China.
 On his arrival in Tolio he will be in position to advise Minister Grlscom per- sonally of the secretarys wishes. On the same steamer with MT. Ferguson goes James w Davidson. the newly appointed American consul at Antung.
 Edwin V. Morgan, who goes as consul general at Dalny, sails during the latter part of February from San Francisco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
SENATOR DANIEL
 IS COMPLIMENIED
SPEECH ON THE CANAL QUESTION IN EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE PARTIES.

Washington, February 10.-In the ex- ecutive session of the senate today, Sem ator Daniel spoke in opposition to the rat hcation of the Panama canal treaty. He was answered briefly by Senators Fair banks and spooner. Senator Daniels re- marks were on the highest plane.
 He did not criticise the administration for anything which had occurred on the isthmus, but did advise that the govern ment accept the Nicaraguan route as the only one for which title can be secured without national dishenor.&
 He was congratulated warmly by sena- tors on both sides of the chamber for the character of his speech. The question of having printed for the benefit of the sen ate the speeches that were made on the Panama question in executive session was decided in the negative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
!. PIERPONT MORGAN
 WINS MANY PRIZES
Feature of Dog Show Was Sweeping Success of His Rough
 Colles.

New York, February 10.-The feature of the opening day of the dog show in Mad ison Square Garden was the sweeping success of J. Pierpont Morgan with his rough collies.
 MT. Morgan has not exhibited in recent years. but today he showed some su- perb English importations. The star of the kennel was Wisha Clinker, dog which could not be beaten in England, and for which MT. Morgan is said to have paid between $3.000 and $400O.
 The second best was OrmslSirk Olym- plan, which, until he met Clinker, had not been beaten. With these two dogs and some others, all the principal prizes went to MT Morgan. In the open class he took all three prizes and in the win ners, which Is tantamount to the cham pionship, Wisha Clinker beat all, and Ormslkirk Olympian took the reserve rib- bon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
BATTLE OF cHEMELPo.

London, February 10.-2 D. unofficial dispatches from Tokio received by Baron Hayashi say the Japanese admiral on arrival at Chemulpo, Korea. sent word to the two Russian cruisers. giving them a time to leave Shortly afterward the Rus slams came out and attacked the Japa- nese torpedo boat which replied with a torpedo effective. A general exchange of shots then followed. After a hot fire the Russians returned to Chemulpo and sank at the entrance of the harbor. It is not yet known whether their sInAilg wa .iue to the Japanese cr the Russians own 'ac- ton, but it is believed to be due to the former.
 The crews of both the Russian vessels sought refuge on French shy at Che
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AIexIeff Gets to Work.

St. Petersburg, February 1o Il p. m.- Viceroy Alexieff began today the mobiliz- ation of the army reserves in eastern Asia The publication of extra editions of the newspapers containing accounts of the re- ported injuries to Japanese ships during the Port Arthur engagements and the sinking of the Japanese battleship Sht- lxishima led to a demand upon the editors for the source of their information They replied fit came from the British em- bassy."
 These reports were received everywhere with manifestations of Joy, but nothing confirming them has come from Viceroy Alexieff The only additional intelligence the viceroy has sent up to this hour is the names of the wounded officers, among them being Lieutenant Colonel Zaiontch- kovsky of the artillery corps who was on board the transport Angora, and a mid shipman on board the battleship Sebas- tCpol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
Imperial Band Cannot Come.

St. Louis Mo. February 10.-Dr. George w. Stewart, manager of the bureau of music of the worlds fair, received ca bIegram today from Hon. Serge W. Alex androvsl1y, Russian commissioner general to the worlds fair, stating that owing to the war between Russia and Japan, the band of the imperial guard would not be sent to St. Louis The band of the im- perial guard is the czars favorite organ ization, composed of the elite of the Rus sian army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
kuRINo LEAVES.

London, February 1O.-A dispatch to Reuters Telegram company from St. Petersburg says that M. Kurino, the re- tiring Japanese minister to Russia, and his staff have left there for Berlin There was a large crowd of people at the sta- ton when the party boarded the train. Police and gendarmes kept a space clear for the travellers, and there was no hos tile demonstration.
 Continuing, the correspondent says a royal ukase has been issued which au- thorizes Viceroy Alexieff to mobilize the reserves within his viceroyalty.
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 for that government to assure itself that there was nothing in the measure itselr at which Russia might take offense,
 After Germany, France and Great Brlt- ain, Secretary Hay sent the note to the other signatory powers to the peace proto- col of 1900, including Austro-Hungary, Italy, The Netherlands, Belgium ana Spain. and finally he addressed the com batants, Russia and Japan inviting their cooperation in the support or the principle for which this government stood.
 M. Jusserand the French ampassaaor had a long conference with Count Cassini, the Russian ambassador today. The note of Secretary Hay was discussed and the personal opinion of the two diplomats on it's humanitarian purpose was approved. In diplomatic circles the feeling is strong that Russia will acquiesce in the
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hesitated to acquiesce in a like suggestion emanating from France.
 "The United States was the only power that could take the initiative. This fact was called to the attention of the secre- tary during a call of the German ambas- sador on Monday morning last, shortly before Baron Sternberg left for New York.
 Not only, however, has the secretary suggested the limiting of the hostilities. but he has improved the opportunity to make another step toward preserving Chi mas integrity. Examination of his note will show no reference whatever to the in- tegrty of China, but certainly the neu- tralization of that country must contrib- ute powerfully to the preservation of Chinas integrity and the maintenance of its administrative control.
 Note General In Character.
 The note Is general in character and therein lies its greatest strength. Ger many was the first to respond favorably. In the case of France 1t was necessary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
SEVEN MORE VESSELS CAPTURED

SAN FRANCISCO, GAL, FEBRUARY toA cABLEGRAM TO THE ASSOCIATED FROM NAoAsAK STATES THAT THE RUS siAn CRUISER vARIAe, REPORTED HAVE BEEN SUNK AT cHEMuLPo BY THE FLEET CAPTURED ARRIVED AT sAsEBo.
 THE DISPATCH STATES THAT IN ADDITION TO THE RUS SIAN VESSELS DAMAGED THE TORPEDO ATTACK AT PORT ARTHUR VESSELS WERE CAPTURED IT IS ALSO REPORTED AT THAT GENERAL kURoPATkiN HAS AR RIVED AT KAREN COMMAND OF THE RUSSIAN LAND . FORCES
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
STEAMERS CAPTURED.

Toklo, February 1o.-The Japanese have captured at least five Russian commercial steamers, Including the FkaterontosIav, Mukden, Russian, Argun and Alexander. They were cap tured by the Japanese in Korean and adjacent waters at various times since Saturday by small cruisers. Some of the steamers are rich prizes. The small steamer keok Is detained at Yoko- hama it's status not being clear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
Damages Awarded.

Huntsville February o.-CSpeciai-)-ln the circuit court here jury has awarded R. T. Reynolds a verdict for $55o dam ages against the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis railroad for injuries sus- tained at the depot in this city. Key holds sued for s10,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
War Is Exciting.

Washington, February 10.-The following cablegram was received by the general staff from Maj Oliver P. Wood, United States military attachee at Tolxio, dated February 10:
 War exciting. Request instructions Japanese navy destroyed two Russian ships at Chemulpo and three at Port Ar thur February 8. Details folow.''
 Tn answer to his inquiry, Major Wood, who was desirous of going to the front. was instructed to remain in Tokio, the general staff believing that he would be able to gather more information there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
FEDERAL TROOPS
 WILL BE PROVIDED

Baltimore. February 10-Mayor McLane today gave out a statement with refer ence to calling for federal troops and outside call for financial assistance On the first question the mayor said:
 '-The federal authorities have offered 70 give us any assistance that we may need. At first 1 thought that the state militia and police would be able to take care of the situation, but after conference with committee from the legisl9tufe and the governor I believe we should have the pro- lection of the federal troops. While the militia is on duty the expense falls on the state. whereas if the federal troops come into the city their salaries are paid by the government.
 When the big financial institutions open temporary offices for the transaction of business they will have Co move funds and valuable papers from their vaults to these temporary quarters. In the trans portatlon of these papers armed men wifi be required to accompany the messengers or wagons
 People CIamor for Passes. | All day long there was large crowd of persons around the headquarters of Brig
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
FlFTEEN-MILE SHOT.

< Washington, February lo.-One of { < the officers of the battleship Mis- { < souri, which has been engaged In '
 < target practice off the Chesapeake < < capes, came to the navy department |
 ' today with a remarkable statement. { ' He said that one of the twelve { < inch guns being elevated seven de- { ' grees. let fly shell which the { ' strongest glass could not follow to < < the end of its flight. { < Later passing steamer reported {
 < that the shot had struck the sea < < within 800 yards of her. The steam < < CT was distant from the Missouri < < just fifteen miles. I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
JAPAN DECLARES WAR.

St. Louis, February 10.-The following cablegram was forwarded at 1:3o tonight to Hejime Ota assistant commissi~1ler general of the worlds fair for Japan, from Attachee Hanihari of the Japanese lega- tion at Washington:
 His majesty declared war against Rus sia today Russian warships fired upon Japanese transports at Chemulpo and was replied to by answering fire. Report is almost the same as reported in newspa- pers. There is none wounded or killed in ollr Warshins. n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
Much Talk About Hays Note.

St Petersburg, February 1I.-11 D. m.- The statement that Secretary Hay had Issued a note to the powers asking them to join in insisting upon the recognition of the integrity of China and Korea dur ing and after hostlities, created much Comment in diplomatic circles here, where ,any action taken in view of localizing the theatre of war is welcome.
 There seemed to be great doubt. how ever. of the propriety of adhering to the latter clauses of Mir. Hay<s note, pending more definite advices.
 At the foreign office where there is some disposition to distrust the purposes of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
rRANsPoRrs CAPTURED.

London, February 1O.-A special dispatch from Tokio, dated today, says it is re- ported that three transports of the Rus sian volunteer fleet conveying about 2oO0 troops have been captured by the Japa- nese off the Korean coast. A special dis patch from Tokio today says the Japanese captured three Russian transports having on board about 2000 troops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
OFFICIAL BEHEADED

London February 10.-The corresponds ent of the Daily Mail at Tien Tsin says that Li the favorite court official of the dowager empress of China. has been de- coyed away and beheaded by order of Yuan Shi Kai commander in chief of the Chinese army and navy Ii was pro- Russian in his feelings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
RUSSIAN STEAMERS REACHED.

London, February 1O.-The Che Foo correspondent of the Daily Express as serts that the Russian Diana was injured by a shot from the Russian shore bat tery at Port Arthur, and that the cruiser Nevik and the battleship Poltava have also been beached at Port Arthur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11

United States an authoritative express sion was not obtainable.
 Foreign Minister Lansdorff talking to the diplomats at his reception this even ing spoke feelingly to Japan's action, and declared the czar had done all in his power to avoid a conflict, but the events of the past few days had proved Japan to be bent upon war and that no conces- sions Russia could have offered, would have restrained her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
laps Guarding Northern Japan.

Che Foo, February 10.-Upon the with drawal of the Japanese minister at St. Petersburg the Japanese fleet and trans ports proceeded to Masamono, which was occupied, and the fleet then sailed for Port Arthur.
 The rest of the Japanese ships are guarding northern Japan, fearing that Russia might land force from Vladi- vostock and for the further purpose of preventing four Russian cruisers from joining the fleet at Port Arthur Other Japanese war vessels are cruising to in- tercept Russian vessels coming from Sin gapore.
 The Russian battleships damaged at Port Arthur are the Peresvet, Czarevitch and Retvisan. The cruiser Boyarin was beached when the tide was falling. and has not been floated and will be damaged as a northeast gale was blowing all day.
 The Japanese fleet has probably retired to Masampho and 1t is not known whether there was another attack on Tuesday night. General Techichikoff took command of the Russian troops in Manchuria to- day.
 Russian Steamers Arrive.
 London, February 11-Dispatches to the Daily Mail from Tokio and Nagasah rel ceived February 10, report the arrival at Sasebo, Japan, of two large Russian steamers. One is the volunteer fleet as- sociation transport Ekaterinoslav which recently landed troops and arms at Port Arthur, and the other is the steamer Argun. belonging to the Chinese Eastern Railroad company
 Both were captured by the Japanese cruisers Sai Yen and IIei Yen in the neighborhood of Flu San, Korea The Ekaterinoslav Is of 10000 tons displace- ment and had been fitted up as an auxili- ary cruiser She had thirty rifles on board and was on her way from vladivostock The Argun was going to Vladivostock from Nagasali. The Russian whalers Glorige, Nicolai Alexandera and Michael captured by the Japanese, have also ar rived at Sasebo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
JAPAN CONTINUES AGGRESSIVE TACTICS AND RUSSIA
 S7AGGERS UNDER THE BLOW OF NUMEROUS DEFEAT
LATE WAR
 BULLETINS
MAsAMPHo SEIZED.

Tokio. February 1o.-Japan seized Masampho Sunday and dispatched a heavy force there. Japan will fortify the port and establish naval and mill lary base there. Masampho Is an ex- ceedingly important point, as it con. troIs the Korean channel, and 1t is an excellent base for future operations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
BRIDGE BLOWN UP.

London, February 1.-The Shanghai correspondent of the Daily Mail says an important bridge on the Manchu- ran railroad has been blown up and thirty men have been killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11

Petersburg. Va. February 1O.-A meet ing of the stockholders of the Seaboard Air Line Railway company was held at the office in this city this morning. and resolution was adopted authorizing the creditors to issue bonds to the amount of $5, GOO 000 for various purposes of the com pany Certificate holders are given the first opportunity to become subscribers to the bonds.
 Thomas F. Ryan, T. Jefferson Collage and Blair & Co. of New York will under write the issue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
SEABOARD AIR LINE
 LOAN IS RATIFIED
Is Last of Formalities Necessary to Put the Big Loan In Op-
 eration.

Richmond, Va, February 10-Stock- holders of the Seaboard Air Line met in Petersburg today and farmally ratified the loan from Thomas r. Ryan and oth- CTS of s. .0O0,OOO
 The meeting was the last of the for malities necessary to accept and put in operation the loan which Is now effected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11

mulpo. There were no casualties among the Japanese. and their vessels sustained no damage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
Great Britain Could Not Beain.

It was impossible for Great Britain to make the suggestion and hope for its se- rious consideration by Russia. France would have. been disposed to regard with
 suspicion any such proposition coming from Germany, and Japan would have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
Diplomat Makes Statement.

ITO Secretary Hay undoubtedly be- longs the full credits for the iniating of this policy which is the boldest step yet taken by any country for the preserva- tion of the integrity of China. The Washington government, however, await ed a suggestion from another power be- fore issuing the circular note. Germany called the attention of the United States to the desirability of limiting the hostili- ties to the two combatant powers.
 Among my conferees the belief is gen. eral that Germany acted with the knowl- edge of Russia, but of this I am not cer- tain. In this connection it should be remembered that both Russia and Japan are most anxious to confine hostilities to themselves, and in this they undoubt- edly have the support of my government and all fhn rn1uefs :,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11

cELDERs serves Breakfast, DinnsF and Supper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
UNITED STATES TO
 REMAIN NEUTRAL

Washington, February 1o-Russia today invited of the United States declaration of her neutrality in the far eastern sit uauon. Secretary Hay tonight sent the draft of the declaration of our neutrality to the President for his signature, and it will be issued from the state department tomorrow.
 Having received enough favorable re- plies to insure the concurrent action of European powers in his endeavor to '1o- calize within as small an area as possi- ble the hostilities in the far east, and to insure, over as much of China as possi- ble, her neutrality, Secretary Hay tonight addressed notes to Russia and Japan in- viting their cooperation in this endeavor and announcing that the United States stood stalwartly for this principle. It was: In advance both combatant powers desire the localization of the war.
 The present period of negotiations, the state department officials find it expedi- ent to discuss the various steps which led to the issuance of the note. but from a diplomat whose government while entire- ly neutral is conversant with the progress of vents this statement was obtained tonight:
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People cIamor for Passes.

All day long there was large crowd of persons around the Headquarters of Brig
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-07-07
FirstIAuto in Montour County.

To Fred NJ Owen, the Mill street
grocer. belongs the distinction of own
ing the first automobile in Montour
county Mr. Owens machine, is an
Oldsmobile Light Tonneau, French
model, purchased through the +. f.
Ritter Automobile Company of Milton.
1t is a beauty of advanced construction
along all lines, containing the feat
ures that will enter into the 1905
model Nothing exactly like it has
ever been seen in this section.
MI. Owen accompanied by Will G.
Brown, who is one of the most skilled
motorists in this section, went over to
Milton OH July 4th and brought the
OIdsmobile over to Danville. During
the evening with Mr.. Brown as chauf-
feuI the machine went dashing along
our streets in fine style. Mr.. Owen
has already began to take hold and
there is no question but that in short
time he Will be one of the most skill
fuI and enthusiastic autoists i'll this
section.
The automobile is the speediest of
wheeled vehicles and the Oldsmobile of
Mr.. Owen $ model has record of fifty
miles an hour 1t is a horse pow
er machine and is built to carry four,
although five can very easily find
room.
Being the first in the county the
machine is numbered a." which is
also the number of the license issued
to Mr.. Owen
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-07-07
KANSAS CITY IN GRIP
OF A GREAT FLOOD

KANSAS CITY, Mo, July 7.-One
half of Armourdale, the packing town
in the suburbs on the Kansas side is
under water from the overflow of the
Kaw river The water is still rising
at a rapid rate and conditions ap-
preaching the great flood of 1903 are
feared.
The stage of the river is still higher
than at any time since then. The low
lands of Agentine and Rosedale, other
suburbs, also are flooded and hundreds
of laborinR people have left their
homes.
West of Kansas City. the Kaw river
is bank full and is doing great damage
at North Topeka. Lawrence and at
other points and its tributaries are ris-
ing. There has been almost incessant
rain in this part of the southwest for
five days and for month past heavy
rains have fallen.