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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-22
MR. ALLEN TALKS
 OF THE OUTER BAR Deepening of Mobile Harbor 10
 be Great Undertaking WILL BENEFIT BIRMINGHAM  President of the Recent Convention Talks In Enthusiastic Terms
 About the Plan to Give Deep
 Sea Outlet to Alabama.
WILL BENEFIT BIRMINGHAM

B. M. Allen of the Birmingham delega- tion, who was elected president of the Outer Bar association at Mobile, speak ing of the great project, says:
 "The time has at length arrived when the growing need for a cheaper and more direct outlet to the Gulf of Mexico for the coal, iron, cotton and other products of the state must be met But, in point of fact, the opening of Mobile bay to the entrance of the largest classes of vessels should be treated as a national rather than a mere state proposition. Its i'm portance to the whole country cannot be better stated than 1t Is in the following letter from Rear Admiral H. c. Davis of the United States navy:
 Rendered Revenue Cutter.
 Through the courtesy of the secretary of the treasury, the convention and invit- ed guests enjoyed the use of the large. handsome revenue cutter winona for It's trip down the bay to inspect the outer bar, nearly 100 persons being on board. Delegates from Demopolis, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden, Riverside Mobile, Birmingham and other places were present, and evinced much interest in the project which means much for Mobile, for Birmingham, for Alabama, and. indeed. the entire coun- try.
 "No one could fail to be impressed with the evident advantages of Mobile bay, and I am now more than ever convinced that one of the greatest and most com- modious deep harbors in the world Is to be found in that splendid expanse In the lower bay, embracing upwards of five square miles of anchorage, ranging in depth from 30 to nearly TO feet-a depth rot equalled by any harbor south of Ches- apeake bay
 Unanimous Sentiment.
 "The unanimous sentiment of the con- vention, after seeing the bay and hearing the very able speeches on the subject by Congressmen Bankhead and Hefin, Judge Austill and others, was that we should appeal to the whole state to act together for this deep channel across the bar regardless of any local improvement elsewhere. With this end in view, a strong delegation of leading business men from all over the state will soon be named to go to Washington and urge upon congress early in December the importance and need for this great work.
 T sincerely hope the men at the head of the great industrial interests of the Birmingham district will, in common with all our business men. give this effort their hearty support. If so, success cannot be doubtful"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-22
n.tsrt Edeson.

Robert Edeson in "Ranson's Folly will appear at the Jefferson theatre next Friday afternoon and night. Mir. Edeson is very popular in Birmingham and will receive a cordial reception.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-22
GRIDIRON BATTLE
 Te BE HARD ONE
ALABAMA IS WORKING HARD AND FEELS CONFIDENT OF REDEEM ING HERSELF IN THE EYES OF THE BIRMINGHAM PUBLIC.

The gridiron battle between Alabama and Tennessee at West End next Thanks giving afternoon promises to be warmly contested game. Reports from Tuscaloosa and Knoxville indicate that both teams
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-22
HAVE GONE TO ANNlsToN.
Judge Roulhac and Attorney Steele go
 to Federal Court.

United States District Attorney Thomas R. Roulhac and Assistant Attorney N. L.. Steele are attending the fall term of the United States court in Anniston. Judge Toulmin presiding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-22
"Ihe NIrqInlan.n

Dustin Farnum in ''The virginian" will play at the Jefferson theatre next satur- day afternoon and night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-22
At the eIJou.

'Huliy gee! Amt dat great."I Cuspy McGraw was just leaving the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-22
NOT ICE. s5,O00 REWARD l!

By authority of tho Board of Directors of the Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad Com- pany. a reward of Five Thou sand Dollars is hereby offer cd for information that will lead to the arrest and convic- ton of the person or persons who shot Superintendent W. s. Lang, at Bloctsn, Satur- day, Nov. Hath.
 Tenn. Coal, Iron q R. R. Go.
 by D. n. Bacon, Pres't
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-22

Choicest Flowers only at Currey's, 2O4 N. 18th st.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-22

PETITIONS IN BANKRUPTCY. c. L. Edwards has filed a petition in bankruptcy His assets are s5e2O and lia- bilities $6.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-04

Early Christmas bargains already the Wise buyers desiring
weeks oerhundeds of suitable Gifts be found This emend
week only.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-01-21
say that McClure's maga-

Thousands say that McClure's maga-
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Yet 1t is only 10 cents copy, ST year.
In every number of McClure's there
are articles of intense interest on sub.
iects of the greatest national import
ance. Six good s. ort sto les, humorous
stories, stories of life and aCton-and
always good. In 1904, McClures will
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McClure's for 1904, and get the Novem-
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623 Lexington Bldg. New York, N. Y.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-01-21
state Cattlemen's AssOciatiOn.

The cattlemen of the State of Oregon
have formed an association to be known
as the Oregon CattIegrowers' Associa.
ton:
The officers elected are: William
Hanley, of Burns, president; f. w.
Metcalf, of Ontario, first vice president
@. f. Fulton, of Wasco, second vice
president; Grant Mays, of The Dalles,
secretary; Robert n. Stanfield, of Pen
dleton, treasurer.
The executive board of the associa-
ton is composed of one mem Der and an
alternate from each county in the state,
and any one engaged in the cattle bus
mess in the State of Oregon is entitled
to membership in the organization.
Morrow county will be represented in
the association by Geo. Vincent and
Perry Hughes.
Miss Shear, teacher of elocution is
drilling class OF young girls for med
al contest to take place soon in this
city. An interesting program is being
arranged.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-01-21
HELD TO CIRCUIT COURT.
Three Italians Charged With RO b.
berry Placed Under Bonds.

Joe Rosa, Ande Rosa and Basse Dom
mick, charged with holding up and rob-
bng Regina Ho bern, at lr'igon, II
this county, and who were brought here
and landed IN the r'n tv Jail by Sheriff
Shut. were given preliminary hearing
in Justice williams court Friday last
| Tpey attracted considerable attention
when beng marched along the street in
shack es, and the court room was
crowded with spectators.
They appeared before the court in a
very downcast and thoughtful mood
and from the luxuriant growth of black
beard on their faces, it was evident that
the many razors that they carried had
been but little used
While the tropical climate of the
county Jail had had the effect of caus-
ing the tourists from far away Italy to
shed two or three suits of clothes, still
they were fairly well clad.
Joe Rosa, who appears to be the lead
er, was placed on the stand. He could
understand but little English. The
town was searched for dago language
artist, but no interpreter could be found.
To the complaint, Joe Rosa answered
in bad English for himself and com
panions, saying that they were not
guilty.
Deputy District Attorney Woodson
called Reginald Horbern to the stand
for the prosecution.
Horbern told straight story and
identified each of the Italians as the
men who held him up.
Horbern who claims to be from Boise,
Idaho, said that he first saw the Italians
at Umatilla, and the next time be saw
them WAS at Irrigon, where they were
all sidetracked. The facts as to the
robbery as told by Horbern were about
the same as published in last weeks
GAZETTE.
The plunder carried by the Italians
was introduced in the court room. 1t
consisted of several revolvers, numer.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-01-21

ons articles of jewelry, watches, etc
but nothing of much value.
The statement that one of the men
carried drafts on a New York bank for
$3.50 was a mistake as WAS proven by
close investigation. The supposed
drafts were only receipts for drafts that
had been sent.
Que of the men carried $35 in gold
strapped around his leg Just below the
knee cap. This with abou, 50, supposed
to have been taken from Horbern was
all the money that could be found.
The Italians were placed under bonds
of $500 each, to appear at the next term
of circuit court. They made no at
tempt to furnish bonds and were COM
mitted to Jail.
Horbern was also placed under bonds
OF $50 to appear as witness. This
bond was furnished by Heppper people
and he was given his liberty.
Judge Ellis is expected over from
Pendleton in about 80 days when the
case will be disposed Of.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-01-21
fsstidious.

f8stldlOuS.
1t has been a long time since the
ladies have had q chance to have g.
leap year party, it being eight years
since the last one
One noticeable feature was that the
boys could not cross the floor without
an escort, and you could hear them
gfunt and groan as if in perfect agony j.
and it reminded one of the child who
was told TO sit still in chair and no
move until told to do so. But the boys.
realized that they Were in luck to be
invited to such a rare treat, so had no.
kick coming.
Dancing was INDUCED in till II
o'clock, when a dainty luncheon was
served, which was not the least appre-
ciated of the evenings entertainment.
The ladies of the basket ball team
certainly proved themselves royal en-
tertaners.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-01-21

One OF the incest dances of the season
WAS given in Roberts hall Saturday
evening by the Ladies' Basket Ball
team. This being leap year party
and the first of the season, nothing was
overlooked to make it a success, and
this was accomplished without doubt.
About forty couples were present, and
there was one round of pleasure from
start to finish, nothing transpiring to
mar the pleasure of even the most
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-01-21
Bank OfficerS Elected.

The regular annual election OF tag
stockholders of the First National Bank
Of Heppner, was held at the cashier e,
Office Tuesday. All Of the old officers
were re elected as follows:
President. c. A. Rhea; vice-presF-
dent, T. A. Rhea cashier, Geo. Conser
directors, C. A. Rhes, 7. A. Rhea, J.
?. Rhea, J. B. Natter and A. L. Ayers
Mr.. Conser as cashier now enters
upon his 10th consecutive year.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-01-21
Call an d Settle.
arranged

All persons indebted to the firm of
Stewart & Kirk are requested to call
and settle by January /, 1904. Accounts
not settled by above date will be placed
in the hands Of an attorney for collec-
ton. We desire to balance our books
on the first OF the year.
STEWART & KIRK.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-01-21

oregonian you won't have to beg your
news.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-19
SQUADRON Of CAR
IS SAID To HAVE
LEFT VLADIVOsTOk
Officers Refuse to
Discuss It's Des-
tination.

PARIS, March ia Petit Parisienne
st. Petersburg correspondent tele-
graphs:
Il learn from a sure source that the
Russian Vladivostok squadron left port
hours ago. The officers
refuse to discuss the destination Of the
squadron
The correspondent has had an inter
view with Finance Minister Kokovzon,
who expressed surprise at the recent
panic in the Paris Bourse, adding that
Russia had prof1ted by buying Russian
stocks at bottom prices. The Minister
declared that the gold reserve in the
bank was actually increasing, and that
if any metal was to be sent to the seat
of war it would be silver to the use OF
which the Orientals were accustomed.
He said the Russian mint was casting
silver bars similar to those employed IN
Manchuria for the use of the Russian
officers there. Finally, the Minister de-
MED all knowledge of any purpose on
Russia's part to float loan in France.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-19
RUSSIA DISPLEASED
At CH|NA'S ACTION
IN MOVING TROOPS
Act Is Regarded as a
Violation of Neu-
trality.

LONDON, March 18.-Again there Is
no news from the Far East, with the
exception of vague rumors of unsuc-
cessful attempts of the Port Arthur
and VladivOstok fleets to join forces
The Standards Tientsln correspond
ent says that Paul Lessar, Russian
Minister to China, has renewed his pro-
test against the dispatch of Chinese
forces outside the great wall, and has
lntimated that unless they are with
drawn Russia may be compelled to act
on the assumption that China is aban-
doning her neutrality in favor of ia
pan. The Minister is also reported to
nave renewed his threat that on the
slightest movement on China's part
Russian troops will march on Peking.
1t is said that in reply to this, the
correspondent adds, China refused to
recall her troops
A NeWchwang correspondent of the
Times, cabling under yesterdays date,
asserts that there are no Japanese
north of the Yalu River and that none
of their scouts have been seen there
since the beginning of March. On the
other hand, the correspondent says,
the Russians are reported to have
crossed the Yalu to the SOUTH leav-
ing a small force to guard the river.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-19
HAYASHI CONSENTS
TO THE DEPARTURE
OF VI HAK KYUMEN

SEOUL. March 1S.-The United States
cruiser Cincinnati took TO Chefu the
Korean general vi Hak Kyumen and
Chamberlain Hak Sang, both advo-
Gates of the declaration of the neu-
trality of Korea submitted to the pow
ers in January, the effect of which
would have been favorable to Russia.
When the japanese were victorious at
Chemulpo the advocates Of neutrality
became alarmed and many of them
went to the American legation and
sought an asylum. Minister Allen de-
clined to receive them ana urged them
to remain at their homes stating that
nothing would happen' TO them if they
followed his advice. { None of them
have been m6lested.
Hak Sang, Awho went b tween the
Emperor and the legations and was a
frequent caller at the American lega-
ton, took refuge in the Palace of Flow
ers, which belongs to- the Emperor, but
is kept by a German woman and flies
the German flag. Hak Sang thereby in
creased the suspicion that he was pro-
Russian. and in view of the Japanese
successes he decided to fly from the
country. He asked Minister Allen to
allow him to go to Chefu on the Gin
cinnati. Minister Allen declined to do
so, unless Japanese Minister Hayashi
had no objections. Hayashi offered
him transportation on a Japanese boat,
but Hak Sang, being afraid to accept,
refused the offer and renewed his ap-
peal to be allowed to go on the Gin
cinnati, to which Minister Hayashi con-
cartpd
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-19
EMPEROR TO OPEN
JAPANESE DIET ON
SUNDAY OR MONDAY
All Parties Agree to
Give Support to
Government.

TOXIC, March 1S.-It is expected that
imperial sanction will be given imme-
diateIy to the election of M. Matsuda,
one of the leaders of the Constitution
alist party who was to-day elected
president of the House Of Representa-
tives, and that the Diet will be formal
ly opened by the Emperor himself on
Sunday or Monday next. Both the Con-
stitutionalists and Progressives having
decided that in view of the urgent need
of united action upon the part OF ia
pan at this juncture to support the
Government insures the complete ap-
proval of the Governments financial
programme for the prosecution of the
war. M Matsuda was Minister of Fin
ance in the Okuma Cabinet and Minis
ter of Education in the Ito Cabinet.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-19
STANFORD GIRL WINS
PRIZE AT ORATORY
Miss Balcomb Carries Away HOnors
in Debate on Prohibition

SAN JOSE. March 1S.-Miss F. M.
Balcomb of Stanford University won
a four -cornered oratorical contest at
the Unitarian church this evening held
under the auspices of the Intercolle-
giate Prohibition Association for
Northern California. All the topics
related to the prohibition cause. IS
Miss Balcomb's theme was The
Ultimate Remedy" The other con-
testants and their subjects We're: j. j.
Mazza, University of California, Leg
islation on the Liquor Traffic.; Jesse
D. Kuykendall, University of the Pa
cific The Liquor Problem and Col
lege Man; John L. Olsen, California
College of Oakland. Prohibition"
Kuykendall of the University of the
Pacific was awarded second prize. The
first prize was S75 and the second $25.
A musical programme was rendered
in connection with the oratorical con-
test.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-19
RUSSIAN FORCES
IN KOREA AWAIT
NEW COMMANDER
Feel Confident of
Success Under
Kuropatkin.

CHEFU, March 1s.-The launch Mig
ger arrived here to-day from Port Ar
thur. Her captain reports that with
special permission he left Port Arthur
on the morning of March Is. owing to
heavy weather he took shelter near d
small island midway between Chefu
and Port Arthur There he met two
Japanese torpedo-bOats. The Japanese
searched the launch thoroughly, and
all his papers and letters were closely
scrutinized. Finding nothing to contis-
cate they allowed the launch to pro-
ceed. One of the passengers on the
launch says that during his journey
from Harbin to Port Arthur ne noticed
great activity at the stations or Muk-
den, Lanyang and Haichen. The Rus
SLAMS were sending reinfOrcements un-
der picked officers to the Yalu.
He overheard in a train that the
Russian forces in Korea are estimated
at $4,000 men. No further movements
are planned before General Kuropat-
kins arrival.
The Russians are entirely confident or
success on land. The Manchurian VII
layers are very friendly and bring big
supplies Of fresh provisions to the NOV
ing regiments, receiving cash payments
in Chinese currency. All available
mules have been bought by the com
rnissary and enormous herds OF cattle
are visible, being driven in from the
interior.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-19
GENERAL ASPECT
Of PORT ARTHUR
IS NOT CHANGED
Citizens Are Now
Accustomed to
Gunfire.

ST. PETERSBURG. March ia
correspondent of the press, who has
just visited Port Arthur. telegraphs
from Mukden to-day as follows:
Despite the various bombardments
at Port Arthur the external aspect OF
the city remains unchanged, although
the enemy fired an enormous number
of projectiles. The battleships and
cruisers bear marks of fighting. The
black clouds Of smoke from their stacks
overhang the town. The cruiser Pal
lada stands almost repaired in the
drydock.
Near the entrance of the harbOr can
be seen the charred wrecks Of the Jap
anese fireships. Aboard one OF the
farthest out was found the body Of a
japanese officer who had shot him
self Beside him lay a chart showing
the course of the f1reships and the spot
where they sank.
six hours Of firing by the heaviest
guns during the last bombardment dld
not demolish a single building, but cost
a few lives. The husband and child Of
Baroness Frank. who was decapitated
by fragments Of shell flying in through
a window, were unharmed.
THE enemy, in endeavOring to stand
as far as possible outside the range
of the Russian batteries, rendered their
own fire ineffective. The people are be-
coming used to bombardments and the
Japanese squadron cruising in the off
ing causes little alarm. Occupations
are resuming their wonted course and
-to r1nnanpH
Not a few women heroically refuse
to leave Port Arthur, regardless of the
tragic death of Baroness Frank. Dur
ing the height of the cannonading one
woman with dressings for wcd1nded
wandered the streets, ready to afford
aid to the wounded.
"A branch of the Russo Chinese bank
is doing business and many wives of
officers and soldiers are returning as
sisters of mercy. The land defenses
are strengthened every day and the
troops are eager TO fight. The gaiety
and Good spirits of the troops is sur
prising.
During the engagement between the
Russian and the Japanese torpedo boat
desroyers the boats came into close
quarters. being within a few fathOms
length of one another. A torpedo from
the Russian destroyer Vladstini tore of
the stern of one of the enemy's destroy
ers, her captain standing on the bridge
as she sank, amid Wild cries.
THE Japanese squadron is now reck-
oned to consist of the battleships Shik-
ishima. Patsuse, Yashima, Mikasa,
Asahi and Full.
Port Arthur is exceedingly gloomy
at night, all lights being out. Pickets
patrol the streets, stopping all pedes-
trians.
Three Chinese bandits a few days
ago attacked a house in the center of
town. The master of the house killed
two of the bandits and a third was
killed by officers.
The understanding at Port Arthur is
that the Japanese are proposing to eff
feet landing west of the Lao River. -
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-19
VESSELS ENTERING
KWANGTUNG MUST
SIGNAL FOR PILOT

WASHINGTON, March 1S.-Count
Cassini to-day furnished TO the State
Department the following notice:
by order of my Government, have
the honor to advise your Excellency
that in consequence of the laying Of
torpedoes in the waters Of the Kwang-
tung all vessels which desire to ap-
proach to the coast or enter Port Ar
thur shall observe the following rules:
After heading for the entrance Of the
pert on a strictly northern course, all
vessels shall stop at a distance Of at
least five miles. hoist their national flag
and call by signal for pilot. who will
be sent TO them to steer them to their
ASSIGNED berths. "
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-19
JAPANESE STILL
HOLD MAKAROFF
AT. PORT ARTHUR
Russian Admiral
Is Unable to
Get Away.

KOBE, March 1s.-Official informa-
tion given out here to-day confirms
previous reports to the effect that the
Russian squadron at Port Arthur re-
Gently made an attempt to break out
Of that port. On the night of March 10
Admiral Makaroff with a few undam-
aged and repaired vessels under his
flag crept out of the outer harbor The
night was dark and there seemed a
fair chance Of his escaping and effect
ing a junction with the Vladivostok
squadron.
Admiral Togo's men, however. were
not to be caught mapping. On the
morning Of March Is Makaroff's YES
sells found themselves in touch with
Togo's scouts and, knowing that a
strong japanese fleet had them shut off
from the north, returned to Port Ar
thur, where they still remain.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-19
Personal.

Dr. t. R. Heintz of Redding is at the
Palace.
Rev. c. W. Merrill and wife of Sara
toga are at the Palace.
r. P. Dunlop, a mining man of Ton
opah, is at the Palace.
L. a. Blasengame, a stockman of
Fresno, is at the Grand.
Judge A. V. Barker OF Ebensburg.
Pa, is at the Occidental.
Dr. G. K. Thockmorton of Lafayette.
Ind, is registered at the Grand.
Mrs. Fred Bories of Seattle is visit
ing this city and is a guest at the
Lick.
Fred w. Swanton and H e Irish.
who are interested in the plans for the
development of Santa Cruz, are at the
Palace.
A. p. Stewart, general agent of the
Chicago and Alton road, leaves to-day
for St Louis to attend a convention
of the general agents of his company
to be held there beginning March 29.
Warren F. Holton, formerly con-
nected with the Southern Pacific
Company and now travelling passenger
Cincinnati, has been ordered trans
ferred to this city, the change being
effective on April 1.
Robert Donaldson, chief rate clerk
of the Southern Pacific Company and
son of Assistant General Passenger
Agent r. A. Donaldson, has been as
signed to the charge of the company
ticket-room, superseding @. c. Cum
mings, who has been chief clerk OF
that office for twenty-five years.
A. j. Earling. president of the Chi
cago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Rail
road, who has been wintering at San
ia Barbara with his family, arrived
in this city yesterday and is registered
at the Palace. He is accompanied BY
/ his son, George p. Earling, and the
/ latter's wife. President Earling ha.
been connected with the Chicago
| Milwaukee and st. Paul road fol
twenty-five years, having entered it,
| services as a telegraph operator anC
! steadily risen through various depart
/ ments to the chieftaincy of the bis
concern. He came north to inspec
the company's local Office and inquire
into business matters here.