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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15
CONVICTED IN VIRGINIA.
Member of MIler-Duncan Gang Gets
 Ten Years for Bank Robbery.

John D. West, who was a member of the famous Miler-Duncan gang of safe blowers who operated in Birmingham about four years ago, has been convicted in Virginia O. robbing bank and given Q ten year sentence. West is an escape from the mines at Pratt City, having been convicted in the criminal court of Jefferson county for several crimes. While serving his sentence he made his escape, which was quite a daring one.
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Petitions in Bankruptcy.

Petitions in bankruptcy have been filed as follows:
 c. s. Taylor of Birmingham, liabilities $500, assets $40.
 Ed Davis of Pratt City. liabilities SO, assets $l5. -f J. W. Mays of Birmingham, liabilities slS0 assets I20
 Isaac Bryant of Birmingham, liabilities s84, assets s25.
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No Contests.
lFive to be elected.l

No Contests.
 There was not a single contest reported to the county executive committee by the various candidates for office. One or two slight irregularities were reported, but these were of no serious consequence. The following members of the commit tee were present.:
 Chairman Thompson. Secretary Abbott pr. M. c. Ragsdalc of beat l, D. w. Hous- ton of beat ?, I. J. Burchfield of beat 4, Nose Hill of beat 8. P. s. Milner of beat g. T. s. Smith of beat 9, T. Y. Prude of beat 10. R. s. Green of beat II, P. J. stith of beat 1s J. R. Tate. of beat F. D. D. Courson of beat 21. J. R. Copeland Of beat q. ". T. Poe of beat 21. J. IL.
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knIohts of Columbus Hav. eaneues.

Washington. April 14-The concludin0 feature of the visit of the Knights of Columbus to Washington was banquet and smoker tonight when 800 delegates gathered at a farewell meeting. The of. fcers of the federation delivered address es appropriate -" '. including Representative lana
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Weather Report.
Birmingham, Thursday, Apl

Birmingham, Thursday, April IA.
 Warmer weather prevails in the south ern states, except in the coast districts of Florida. Georgia and the Carolinas The rise in temperature at Birmingham was l4 degrees to a reading of 54 degrees at 3 a. m; still warmer weather is expected here tonight Somewhat cooler conditions are noted in the middle west, the cen tral valleys and the northeastern states. Very light rainfall is reported from Ar kansas, Tennessee, Missouri and Ohio, while light rain or snow has fallen in Pennsylvania and New York. At a. m. snow was falling at Oswego and New Vortx
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15
CITY ITEMS.

ASKS FOR AID.-Mayor Drennen has received a communication from A. l. Webb of Decatur, calling upon the city of Birmingham for relief for his son, George s. Webb of No. 2427h Second avenue The writer says that his son was vac- cinated by the city authorities and has been caused to suffer a great deal from 1t, having been in need of help for some time past. The matter will probably be in vestigated.
 MEMOLpS BAND-Memolfs full band of eighteen pieces, will begin its sum mer season rehearsals next Sunday after noon at Knights of Columbus hall. The band was notably good last summer, but it promises to be even better in ensemble this year.
 CYRENE COMMANDERY.-At the meeting of Cyrene Commandery, No. 10, K. T., tonight, officers will be installed and Grand Captain General H. H. Mat thews will make the annual inspection.
 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.--The mem- bers of Birmingham Council No. 635 Knights of Columbus, will receive holy communion in body at the 7.30 o'clock mass next Sunday at St. Paul's church
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15
THE WEATHER.

Washington, April H.-Forecast for Alabama: Partly cloudy Friday, show CTS at night or Saturday; cooler Satur- day, light to fresh south winds becoming variable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15
FUNERAL NOTICE.

All members of Crescent Lodge No. 226, I. o. O. F. are requested to meet at their hall at ? D. m. to attend the funeral of a nonresident member. All members of sis- ter lodges are requested to attend.
 F. P. VOROELL, N. c. w. F. Robinson, Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15
Weather Conditions.

Temperature and precipitation as report cd by the weather bureau for selected southern stations during 24 hours ding z a. m: Precip-
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The Age-Herald Engraving Depart ment makes cood cuts.
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We make the pest .s in town. Ags Herald Engraving Company.
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For Tax Assessor.

For County Superintendent of Educa
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COCHRAN JUMPS
 ON CLEVELAND

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-29
STILL AGROUND.
Drunnelzier Asks for Assistance on Fire
Island Bar-29 On Board.

New York, Dec. 2S.-The British
steamer Drumelzier which went ashore
on the sandbar near Fire Island, last
Sunday, was still aground, today. The
DrulnelZer had worked little to the
west of the place where she struck on
the bar and the seas We're breaking
over her.
The sea continued very high, today
and the DrumelZier appeared to be Ia
boring heavily. Every sea swept her
from stem to stern and the WrecklnS
tug apparently did not dare approach
within a mile of where the steamer
was lying. A revenue cutter which
stood about two miles away from the
DrumelZier communicated with her by
means of the signal system. In reply
to her query as to whether there was
anyone on board the answer came that
there We're 30 men on board. They ask
ed that assistance be sent to her.
1t was said when the DrumelZier was
first reported aground on the bar that
her crew consisted of 81 men. If that
was correct it would appear from the
report made to the revenue cutter. to-
day, that three lives already have been
lost since the steamer struck the bar.
An attempt to launch lifeboat to so
to the aid of the crew on the stranded
DrunelZier almost cost the lives of ten
Of the life-saverS on the Fire Island
beach, today. The lifebOnt was smashed
and its crew narrowly escaped death.
No sooner had the boat put out from
the shore than the huge waves swept
over it anC tossed it about at their
mercy.
Ten of the strongest men of the two
companies at Oak Point and the Fire
Island stations were picked to man the
iifebuatS and make desperate en-
deavor to reach the helpless steamship.
Their efforts were futile, however, and
no progress was made against the
heavy breakers.
Seeing the plight of their comrades
the life-savers rushed to the point
nearest them on the shore and bent
all their efforts for the time being to
helping them. At length a big comber
struck the little boat sideways and
crushed it like a shell. The ten men
were thrown into the chilly waters and
tossed about by the waves despite the
| fact that all were sturdy swimmers.
With the help of lines and buoys all
finally were got ashore. During the day
the wind increased in force and this
afternoon, had assumed the proportions
of a gale
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-29
TROUBLE IMMINENT.
Note Of Warning to the Zemstvo May
Jeopardize the Peace Of Russia.

St. Petersburg. Dec. 2S-It is evident
from the reports received from the inte-
rior that the fairly good impression PRO-
duced by the imperial manifesto on the
subject of reforms may be more than of
set in many places by the effect of the
government, note of warning to the zemst-
vos. Private reports from Moscow es-
pecially indicate that much excitement
expressed that the ancient capital of Rus
STA may be the scene of bloody excuses.
A banquet arranged to take place there.
last night, on the anniversary of the
Troubetsxkoi revolution was stopped by
order OF the police and the Moscow zemst-
vO adjourned sine die as q protest against
the note and the return of Grand Duke
n g re 81 me- nost
which may Agnal . renewal of terrorism
The Pako6 xemstvo has also followed
the snd e Ce
follow their example. Altogether the mo
ment % considered critical. although tht
feeling in St. Petersburg is duieter: The
papers are not disposed to regard the in
junction to refrain from discussing polit
ical matters and under cover Of comment
ing on the manifesto, which they really
accept in a spirit OF hopefulness the pa
pers do not hesitate to point out tn
Euarantees. The conservative Liberals
fear that q. continuation of this course
especially II accompanied by a renewa
] Of revolutionary activity. win compel re
n ia fruits Of tie victory gained an,
place the moderate Liberals In a falls
p1iS Is IS nssas,ps N: wltte, president Q
6 m.n, = n.ssn scs'n ne Wiz %
mr. - Is lsr,SsSsese IS laws i pro
css6c6 r. Slb lld1l - aeatiRiea- O
1 nl!a ~ nFe seem
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-29
WISCASSET, WATERVILLE 4
PENNINGTON RAILROAD.

n Arrangements ira of trains in effect Oct.
.s SSS ~ G Ieaxs S wnslox 70. N
Lake, S. China, Weeks Mills Junction. a
Whitefield. Preble's,. Whitefeld, Head
ar1ef oheepscot' arriving Wiscasset, 9.05
as P. NJ, leave Winslow for N. vassal-
Lake. South China, arriving Weeks MiIIs
| Junction 1910 p NJ N''
4.25 p; NJ, leave winslow for N. vassal-
boro, f. yassalboro, Clark's, China Lake,
srr China A w Mills 4 Jupct Palermo China
$50 4: NJ. leave Albion for China. Paler-
W iSns asgv! rs At A. NJ $50 A. NJ and
go P; NJ, leave Wiscasset for Sheep
scot, Alma Centre: Head Tide. Whitehead,
preble.s' n Whitetield, Cooper's Mills.
sero n vassalbOro. arriving Hwi WINSTON,
5.% P. NJ. leave Weeks Mills junction
Tor Palermo, China. arriving Albion, g. 10
SUNDAY TRAINS.
1000 A. M. leave Winslow for North
vassalboro: E. Vassalboro, Clark's. China
Lake. 8. China. w; Mills Junct. > '''
S.% + ~. leaye Weeks Mills junction
sa q N. Vassalboro, arriving Winsiow,
CONNECTIONS.
At Wiscasset and Winslow with Maine
Central r. r.. A AoAiio
Transfer carriages will leave civ Han
square. Waterytlle, daily Except Sunday
at S .ss A. t NJ, ioS NJ 400 r NJ. and
VIII meet .rains at Winslow at $40 a. MI.
Sundays Will leave City Hall SQUARE At
$50 a. NJ. and meet train at WinsioW a.
American Express Comnanv .r.,
business at all points on this f,ra ahsacts
W.,D: PATTERSON, @. p. GT ~
.. J. SEWALI. 0uperintendaut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-29
MUSIC AS A TONIC.
An incident of the Dying Days Of q
Famous Man.

A great statesman, one who had al
but touched the presidency, lay dying
within the walls of an old brick man.
sion on the eastern side of the square
where I had elected to sit.
It was my first afternoon in the
square, when a hand organ began to
grind forth it's turgid strains before
the brick house. l looked and listened,
expecting with each moment that some
one would issue from the house OF
doom and drive the dinmaker away.
Instead, bright black man, evidently
a butler, came and stood on the porch.
An hour went by before the repertory
was exhausted. Then the black man
music and the man went quietly their
ways.
81 should think it would disturb your
master" / said to the black guardian
of the porch.
"He likes it." he replied. "The organ
comes by his orders. The doctor says
it does him more good than the medi-
cines."
For a week / went and sat on my
bench and heard the organ grind. The
concert lasted an hour. Then came
the dollar, and the music ceased.
For full week attended these con-
,certs in the square. Then came a day
when the hand organ did not appear.
d looked at my watch. was surprised.
The concert was ten minutes overdue.
What should delay him? Surely that
easy dollar had it4 charms!
Then. as though in answer to my
question. my eye Ought black fiutter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-29
A COMMON ScOLD.
New Jersey Jury Indicts Female on
OId-Time Charge.

Jersey City, N. j., Dec. 2S.-"She
was and is a common scold," is the
indictment against Mrs. Charlotte p
Wood, to which she pleaded not guilty
The old-time penalty for a common
scold is to be subjected tn the indigni-
ties of the ducking stool. The penalty
has never been repealed by New Jersey
legislators.
There is no ducking stool at the
Hudson county Jail, however, and one
has never been used there, so far as is
known. If the sheriff was ordered
to carry out such a sentence it is
doubtful if he would even FnOw what
sort Of an article to provide, and it
would be necessary for him to search
the musty records at the state library
for an accurate description Of the in
strument of punishment.
Nearly all Mrs. Woods reighbors
have children, and it is the children
who are declared to be respon 3ible for
the trouble. Mrs. Wood does not like
noisy boys or girls, and the Webster
avenue youth know it.
For years it has been a never end
ing source of amusement to them to
throw snow and dirt at Mrs. Woods
house. to take her front. gate off the
hinges. to call names after her as she
walks the street. and do other things
which have led her to chase them.
Half of the population of Webster
avenue were in the police court to
testify against Mrs. Wood.
The matter became so obnoxious that
Judge Manning sent the papers to the
grand jury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-29

he IN hts hands. The majority of the min
;s,ers are hostile to him. but with the
Wsrm support of Interior Minister SviaIo-
polk-Mirsky assured no doubt it entertain
"a that NJ White will make himself COM
niete master of the situation. The dan.
ger is that a crisis may he precipitated
not in the form of an actual revolution
ary movement but in scattered deinol-
STATIONS and a revival of terror ism when
will again place the reactionaries IN the
complete asCendancy. =.
NJ. White. it is understood. proposes IN
the consideration of the various subJecis
touched upon in the manifesto. that Wnlie
avoiding the use of the word r.presetn.
atives" to invite editors, zemstvois's' etc.,
~ Tha hi9 strike at the Baku oil hesds
coming at this time is another cause LoI
anxiety as possibly forming a i raiisihs
cry for the workmens ersahi1"'ioi'7'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-29
Pass on the Praise.

To win the appreciation of others
is one of the strongest desires in the
human breast, and yet few OF us seem
willing to crafty this desire in those
with whom we daily come in contact.
A kind word, an approving smile, a
sincere compliment goes far in making
up the sum in human happiness that it
is strange we do not oftener bestow
them.
There is no greater incentive to hard
work, no sweeter reward of duty full
filled, no better stimulus for tagging
energy than the word of praise. None
is insensible to it, none but feels it's
power to cheer and strengthen.
If mothers would only praise their
children once in a while instead Of
scolding them, they would see the good
effects. Tell Johnny how nicely he has
piled up the wood or cleaned up the
yard. Give Mary credit for setting the
table or busting the room or making
the beds. None of these things may
be done as well as you would do it
yourself, but the children will try to do
even better next time. Why do not
employers more often give a cheering
word to those who work faithfully and
we'll for them at a small salary? A
young man for several years served
most acceptably a large firm. His du-
ties brought him in direct association
with one of the heads of the establish
ment. He knew he was doing his work
satisfactorily, otherwise he could not
have kept his place for day, yet new
er a word in commentator until one
day, after he had been there about four
years, the aforesaid partner congratu-
lated him on the way in which he ac-
cOmpliShed Il certain mission. The
young man in telling of it said. 81 near
ly fell dead | was so astonished 1t
was the first time anyone had given
me word of praise in all the time /
had been there"
Have you never noticed how happy
child is when he comes from school
and tells you his teacher has praised
him for his good lessons. or his punct-
uality, or good behavior? He will try
to earn that praise again. Don't wait
until people are laid in their collins be-
fore you tell them how you love them
and how many good deeds they have
performed. Let them have a little of
the sweetness of it before their ears
are deaf to your kind words AS a lady
who was i'll said to young friend who
took her some flowers, Il am so glad,
dear. you did not wait until l was
dead to bring me these,"-N. w. Agri-
culturist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-29
THE COTTON BULLETIN.
About 11,s46,113 Full Bales Reported
Up to Dec. II.

Washington, Dec. 2S.-The census bu-
reau, today, issued a report giving the
quantity of cotton ginned in 1877 coun-
ties up to Dec. Is last, to have been H.,
1864 running bales, which is the
equivalent of 11.S46,113 commercial
bales. The commercial bale reported to
the same period for 1903, amounted to
S,747.6 $50.
In arriving at the number Of COM
mercial bales, round bales are counted
as half bales. -
The report to the same date, last
year, covered S12 counties as against
137. this year The report for the pres
ent year covers the output of 29,657
ginneries. while 29,527 were included in
the report for 1903.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-29
FRESH INQUIRY.
France Renews Mediation Inquiries to
Emperor Nicholas.

Berlin, Dec. 2S.-It is believed here
that the latest rumor regarding the
Willingness of Emperor Nicholas to
listen to mediation proposals rests up
on a fresh inquiry of France as to what
terms His Majesty is willing to ac-
cept in the case of mediation.
Official circles in Berlin entertain the
possibility that something in this di-
rection has been going on since it has
been known that France and Great
Britain were anxious to terminate the
war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-29

ern base ard the dockyard, where the
Russian fleet was sunk, being on its
western base. 1t is in the rear Of the
great. Etse-Shan, Antz-Shan, Wangtai,
Ehr-lung. Sung-chu and Keekwan forts
that have so long held the besiegers at
bay.
Had the Japanese been able to hold
this position and bring up reinforce
ments they could have driven home
their wedge Immediately and taken all
the forts in the rear. AS it is, they
hold new positions that place the whole
Russian line in peril.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-29
NEAR ITS FALL,
Che Foo Dispatch Tells Of Critical Sit
uation at Port Arthur.

London, Dec. 2S.-The Daily Tele-
graphs correspondent at Che Foo, in a
dispatch dated Dec. rs, says:
"A messenger from Port Arthur de-
scribes a Japanese attack, the evening
of Dec. %, with light column of 5000
and many machine guns on the north
ern defences. They dashed along the
railway, carried trench after trench
and succeeded in reaching the water
course beneath Peiyu mountain.
The Russian artillery on the noun
tain worked terrible execution. A
fierce bayonet fight occurred at mid
night. A strong Russian force. adj
vancing eastward of Peiyu mountain
threatened the retreat of the Japanese.
who, after desperate struggle, retired
to the north. leaving several machine
guns. 300 rifles and 80 prisoners. 1t
is estimated that they lost 600 Killed.
'The Japanese halted near the ceme-
terry. and. finding that both their TANKS
had carried all the works forming the
| outlying range of the main forts, they
| intrenched on small hills near Elise
| mountain under severe enfilading
fire. which caused them heavy losses"
The Daily Mails correspondent at
Toxic cah3es as follows:
ION DEF. l. the Japanese signalled
the Russian hospital ships protecting
the dest4oyers in the roadstead of Port
Arthur TO change their berth and the
Russians requested respite of six
hours, which meant giving the destroy
ers the benefit Of darkness. The sequel
is not known.
1t Isl evident from the Che Foo dis
patch above that Port Arthur was near
to its( fall on the night of Dec. %. Peiyu
mouf tain, to whose base the Japanese
penetrated, Is directly over the city IT.
1 sell. the environs nesting on its east
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Cyr are mourn
ing the death of their infant daughter
Fabiola, which occurred, Tuesday az
ternoon, at their home on Summer
street. The funeral will be held at
o'clock, Thursday morning. The emu
died with a combined attack OF pneu1
monia and whooping cough. A ht''ss
brother, Edgar, is also seriously III VII
the same disease. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-29
MACK HELD,
Answers to Charge Of Arson-Gives
Bail in Sum of 5000.

Portland. Me-, Dec. 2S.-Benjamin Mack.
Hebrew clothing dealer. was given a
nearing in the municipal court, today, on
the charge of arson
Probable cause was found for holding
him for the January term of the supe-
rior court and he was given his liberty
upon furnishing bail i'm the sum of 5000
Macks store and goods We're DESTROYED
ana a tenement above was damaged. Fire
men, according to the testimony. found
the debris saturated with Kerosene oil
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-29
Jap War Budget Goes Through.

Toxic, Dec. 2S.-The House of Peers.
today, unanimously passed the war
budget as originally proposed and the
ordinary budget for 1905 as amended by
the House of Representatives and also
approved the bills providing for addi-
tional taxation and other financial
measures as passed by the House OF
Representatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-29

Pomroy furnished some good music
for dance which was held in Grange
hall in Winslow, Wednesday evening.
and spoke very highly of the character
of the dance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-29
KEEP OUT.
Russian Warships Will Be Prevented
Entering Shanghai Harbor.

Shanghai. Dec 2S.-The taotai has issued
strict orders to the commanders OF the
Chinese warships in the harbors OF Woo
sung and Shanghai and to the harbOr-
master at Shanghai to prevent any at
tempt to escape by the Russian war yes
sells the cruiser Askold and the torpedo
boat destroyer GroZovOi.
More Chinese cruisers are on the way
to Shanghai.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-29

The Ahiram Encampment will hold
special, Thursday night, in which work
will be performed in the Royal Purple
degree upon several candidates. At
the close of formalities, refreshments
will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-29

E. l.. Herrick of Bangor has been
visiting in Waterville for several DAYS.
He returned to his business, Wednes-
day morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-29

Waterville people are learning with
sorrow of the death of Milton w. Gibbs,
which occurred at his home in Oakland
Wednesday afternoon, at the age OF o..
Mr.. Gibbs died very suddenly OF heart
failure. A widow and daughter mourn
his loss. The funeral will be held at
1.50 o'clock, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-29

at the door. 1t was knot OF Grape.
The ear that had listened was dulied,
the audience had departed-Blaine,
secretary of state, was dead.-Every-
body's Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-29

The marriage intentions of Desire
Trial OF Winslow. and Miss Jennie
Chapel of this city, are on file at the
office Of the city clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-29

Miss Gertrude Matthews has re-
turned to her studies at the Farming
ton Normal school, after passing her
vacation at her home in this city.