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The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-05-20
Saturday War News.

Japanese torpedo boats, engaged in
removing mines from the vicinity Of
Port Dalny, was blown up and sank,
with a number of the crew.
Russians and Japanese are jockeying
for positions in the vicinity of Liaoy-
ang. Cossacks are fighting the advance
guards of Japanese and are slowly
retreating, losing men in nearly every
skirmish.
Reinforcements, it is said, are be-
ing hurried across the peninsula to
General Kouroki's army of invasion.
Heavy artillery accompanies these
Japanese armies.
Berlin has a story that the war
party in Russia is now anxious for
the Russians to treat with Japan and
establish peace. 1t is desired that
negotiations be conducted without in
terference of Great Britain.
Pulatien, near Port Adams, Liatung
peninsula, has again been occupied by
the Japanese. Communications with
Port Arthur is interrupted.
The Japanese are believed to have
bombarded Dalny with the guns of the
squadrons, afterward attacking with
land forces and taking the town.
The Chinese are attacking the Rus
slams, fact that greatly worries the
authorities at st. Petersburg. The
Russians say all foreigners will bt
endangered if the Chinese outbreak be
comes general.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-05-20

1t is reported that in view of the
lootlng OF Boer Bibles that took place
during the late war the Bible society
is to make free distribution of 5000
Dutch Bibles bound in leather.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-05-20
MONTANA NOTES.

The inquest over the remains of
Frank Trites, who was shot by his
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-05-20

Just at present it is not the Rms
sian arms, but the Russian legs which
are robbing the Japanese of victory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
COL. BRECKENRIDGE
 DIES IN LEXINGTON
SUFFERED STROKE OF PARALY- SIS LAST WEDNESDAY,, AND HIS CASE HAS BEEN LOOKED UPON AS HOPELESS.

Lexington, November 19.--Col. William Campbell Preston Breckenridge died at 1140 o'clock tonight from A stroke of paralysis sustained Wednesday. The end came peacefully. He had been gradually sinking for twenty-four hours. and for that length of time the case had been known to be hopeless.
 The funeral will take place at o'clock Monday afternoon at the First Presby- terian church. with burial in the Lexing- ton cemetery.
 William Campbell Breckenridge was born at Baltimore August 2s, 1S37 He was the son of the Rev Dr, Robert Jefferson Breckenridge; graduated from Centre col lege, Danville, Ky, April 26, 1855, from which he has received the degrees of A. M, IL. D.. and also u. B. from uniVer- stiles Of Louisville, February 27, 1857; LL. D. from Central university, Richmond, Ky, aud Cumberland university, Tennes- see. He entered the Confederate army as captain and became colonel of the Ninth KentucKy cavalry, and commander of the Kentucky cavalry brigade when 1t sur. rendered. He was afterwards professor oi equity and Jurisprudence in the Kentuck, university, and a member of congress from the Seventh district from 1885 t' 1895. He was defeated for re-nominatioi in 1894. He was a national (gold) demo crat in 1896, and was defeated by the lat Evan E. Settle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
FIGHT FOR OFFICE
 ALREADY BEGUN
THERE WILL BE A LIVELY CON- TEST FOR PosTMAsTERSHiP OF BEssEMER-PERsoNAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

Bessemer, November 19.-(Special) Although it will be next February be- fore the term of the present postmas- ter expires, the fight for the place is already being waged with much vigor. Two of the most active aspirants ara Postmaster Johnson and Dr. G. R. Lewis.
 Yesterday petition was circulated by Dr. Lewis friends for signers to endorse his application. The friends of MT. Johnson are also working in his behalf.
 Dr. Lewis is one of the best-known republicans in the state. He is the chairman of the beat committee and has always taken a leading part in republican politics.
 In the next year 1t Is expected that the Bessemer postmastership will be one of the best federal offices in the state. A movement is on foot to have the free city delivery extended so as to include Brighton and Jonesboro Both of these suburbs are growing rapidly and it will greatly increase the business of the Bessemer office when | the city delivery Is extended so as to embrace these towns.
 Within the next few months worl will be commenced on the new govern ment building. The site on Eighteenth street and Fourth avenue has already been purchased and the bill providing for the appropriation to erect the building has already been introduced and will in all probability be passed l at the coming session of congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
SONS OF VETERANS
 URGED TO ACTIVITY
COMMANDER TISDAL ISSUES AN ADDRESS CALLING ATTENTION TO THE NEEDS OF THE ORGAN iZATIoN-REcRUlT WANTED.

The following general order has been issued by N. R. Tisdal. commander-in- chief of the United Sons of Confederate Veterans:
 General Order No. 8.
 Fort Worth, Tex, November 1e. United Sons of Confederate Veterans.
 Comrades-The general headquarters of the confederation are hereby changed from Fort Worth Tex. to Rusk. Tex where all correspondence in the future should be addre ssed
 There is one subject that your com mender desires to call your attention to at this time; that is the apathy that seems to exist for a considerable period after each annual reunion and continuing up to within short period of the suc- ceeding one. This inactivity should be overcome without delay if the organiza- tion Is to become the success that was anticipated by it's organizers. Devotion to duty is theme for poets. a beacon light for worshipers at the shrine of ancestry and a heritage to hand down to posterity that should inspire the sons of such sires as ours to great activity in the work that has been committed to us for execution. Remember the duty that is ours and fall in close to your colors. Forward, marchr' and never fall back, no matter what obstacle you have to overcome. Re cruit your rank and organize new camps if it lays In your power. II matters not whether you be an officer of the confed- eration or not we are all working in a common cause.
 Go to work now. Do not walt until to- morrow.
 The matter Is now yours for approval or disapproval. What will the answer be? N. R. TISDAL Commander-in Chief. NJ J. STOCKETT.
 Adjutant General and Chief of Staff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
COMMITTEE WILL
 BE CALLED TO MEET
PRIMARY AT PRATT CITY WILL BE SET WITHIN THE NEXT MoNTH-PoLITlcAL GOSSIP IS RIFE.

Pratt City, November 19.-(Speciai) It is reported on good authority that the city democratic executive commit tee will be called together within the next month for the purpose of fixing a date for a municipal primary to nominate city officers to be voted for in the general city election next March.
 Owing to the dullness of the past few months in Pratt City it has been predicted that the city campaign this year would be an apathetic one. but the developments of the past few days indicate a lively election.
 In the last few weeks there has been considerable gossip in political circles concerning the probable candidates foE city officers. So far no candidate has announced for the mayoralty, although several are being mentioned in con nection with the office. Mayor Hud nall has declined to say whether he will stand for reelection or not. The mayor is a business man and has many private matters to look after. The other candidates who have been spoken of for the place are J. w. Car ter and William Bernard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
UNION MINERS AND
 STRIKE SITUATION
LETTER TO PITTsBURe DISPATCH SIGNED BY FARLEY, FLYNN AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS MADE IN PlTTs6URe PAPER

The following copy of letter to the Pittsburg Dispatch was given out at United Mine workers headquarters in the chalifoux building yesterday "Birmingbam. Ala, November Is, 1904. "Editor of the PIttsburg Dispatch, Pitts
 burg. Pa:
 Dear Sfr-We notice in your Sundays edition of November IS an article under the caption of Alabama Miners Credit Roosevelt stating that the strike of the Alabama miners is settled. which state ment is absolutely incorrect, as the strike in Alabama between the furnace oper- ators and the miners still continues, the | furnace operators attempting to operate their mines with non-union labor.
 Tt Is true the furnace operators ad- vanced the price of mining In the month of October to 4715 cents per ton. claiming that the average selling price of pig iron had netted them more than s9.5O per ton at the furnace, which Is the condition of contract which was entered Into and signed by the parties whose names ap- pear in your article, viz: ], H saffold E.. J. Sigman of Warner mines, Ed Alex ander, John Mosely and Reese Turner of Pratt mines, all of whom are non-union men. While last year the furnace oper- ators paid 47lz cents per ton for run of mine coal on the Pratt basis when the average selling price of pig iron netted them $S at the furnace, the operators who mine steam and domestic coal granted an advance of 2l5 cents per ton. making 90 cents per ton, when pig iron netted ss.50 per ton or less than s9,5O per ton, in accordance with the terms of last years scale.
 'The commercial operators have no dispute, nor have had no dispute with their employers. but are working under temporary contract to pay last years scale of prices and conditions of employ ment until a settemnet is effected be- tween the furnace operators and the United Mine Workers of America, so that your statemnet that the strike of the Alabama miners is settled and the reason you assigned for the settlement Is misleading and incorrect
 You state that several organizers of the United Mine workers. who were taken from the Pittsburg district to as- sist in conducting the strike have re- turned to their homes well pleased with the settlement which Is also incorrect; {; the facts are that National Organizer Joseph Petok was w..ndrawn from Ala bama because all of his countrymen had iNNtfN NAiBiOS III OAIFi SNhAtS coal Is mined under union conditions, and therefore his services were no long CT required In Alabama.
 We hope and trust you will give this statement the same prominence in your Sunday edition of the 2oth instant, as your own statement had in the Sunday issue of the 18th instant and would kindly request that you mall us two copies. We remain. yours respectfully.
 "W. R. FARLEY, M w. of A.
 FED FLYNN,
 President District No. 2O Alabama. U M W. of A.
 "J. l.. cLEMo,
 Secretary y-Treasurer, District No. 20 Alabama U. M. w. of A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
FULLER WANTS TO
 HOLD PRESENT JOB
PROBATE JUDGE OF PULLMAN COUNTY WILL PROBABLY NOT YIELD TO MIR. BURKE, WHO WAS RECENTLY ELECTED.

Cullman, November 19.-(SpeciaL) State Examiner German was In Cull' man this week and examined the DOCKS and accounts of the county ofncers' He found all books and accounts III good shape and commended the enl- cient work of our county officers. me new officers elected at the last gen eral election have not yet taken charge of their respective offices, but 1t is understood that Mr. Burke, the new probate judge, will demand his office next Monday. The present h. cumbent. Judge s. L. Fuller, intends to hold the office for another year If possible.
 Mrs. Asa B. Fuller is spending a few weeks in Chicago with her mother Mrs. Flemming.
 MT. E. c. Kinney has purchased the store and stock of goods of MT. C. C Copeland and will conduct the bust ness in the future. Mir. Kinney ha' been manager for c. ". Johnson fo several years and is very successfu and popular business man. MT. Cope land was candidate for tax assesso on the democratic ticket, but was de feated by D. E. Matthews. c. F.. Dobbs has been appointed as car rier on rural route No. out of Cullma to succeed T. D. Allbrittain, resigned. Mi Dobbs is an old typo from Birmingham who has been living in Cullman for yea for his health.
 Mrs. J. R. Rosson and children ar spending some time at Miltonville wit Mrs. Rosson's mother, who is quite III.
 There will be grand Thanksgiving ba at Kullman's hall on Thursday nignl November "A, for the benefit of the Gull | man fire department.
 l J. H. Crawford of Jasper, one Of tn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
JIMMIE GORUM IS
 CRUSHED TO DEATH
BOY NEAR OPELIKA IS RUN OVER BY A WAGON AS HE WAS AT TEMPTING TO GET TO HIS FATHER.

opelika. November 9.-(Special.) .)-Jim- mic Frank Gorum, son of James Gorum. living about six miles north of this city, was accidentally run over by a wagon yesterday afternoon and killed. The boy ran out of the school yard as his father was driving past. Lon Jemison, a cousin driving immediately behind.
 The lad attempted to catch on to his fathers wagon but was waved off by MT. Gorum. He paused in the road and the mules trampled him down. and the wagon following passed over his body. crushing out his life. The boy was very bright little fellow. favorite in the vicIn- ity for miles around.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
VAUGHAN SIGNS
 PITCHER BONNO
WAS WANTED BY A SCORE OF CLUBS-WON FORTY OUT OF FoRTY-sIx GAMES PITCHED THIS SEASON.

Cincinnati. November 19-(Special.)- J. Harry Vaughan showed his persuasive ability today in signing Gus Bonno, a pitcher who was wanted by no less than a full score of clubs.
 Bonno won forty out of forty-six games pitched this season His most notable feat was in holding the Cincinnati National league team down to three hits Vaughan is very much elated over the fact that he has Bonnos contract slowed away in his inside pocket tonight. Vaughan has several dates on hand, and expressed an opinion that he would land Orville Wood ruff, the famous third baseman of the Cincinnati club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
Carnival Realns Monday.

At a meeting of the Ensley fire de- partment last night all the details were arranged for the Fall festival that Is to be held in Ensley the whole of next week. beginning Monday.
 The Barkout Carnival company has en- agreements with the fire department to exhibit their shows in this city for the benefit of the volunteer fire department. The company carries twelve high class shows.
 The performances will consist of wire walking, high diving, ballon ascension, difficult athletic feats and many other attractions.
 The company has a first class Italian band that will give concerts every hour during the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
Sees Steel Plant.

Vice President and General Manager McCrery of the Tennessee company con ducted a party through the steel plant and the furnace this morning The party numbered over thirty, came out In spe- cial car and spent two or three hours in inspecting the steel plant and fur naces.
 This being general payday at the steel plant the street in front of the plant presented very busy scene this morn ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20

directors of the Geman Bank of cullman' is spending a few days in Cullman.
 The St. Bernard Dramatic and Glee club of 1904-5 will give their first public entertainment at St. Bernard Dramatic hall on Monday evening, November a, at 7:90 An interesting drama In three acts will be presented. "The Prescribed Heir" The Glee club has very fine band and choice entertainment Is an- ticpated. m
 George Adam Young, well known citi- zen of cullman. 75 years Of age dlea as his home here yesterday afternoon as o'clock. He will be buried tomorrow
 MT. Roll Morgan. a popular Gnllman boy, who has been in the west Tor two years representing the Western Gram I company Is spending few days. vaca- tion with friends and relatives in tnis l county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
HARDING BLOCK
 BURNS IN EUFAULA
ONE OF THE CHIEF BUSINESS SECTIONS IS DESTROYED AND THE LOSS IS ESTIMATED AT $11o,ooo.

Eufaula, November 19.-The entire Harding block, one of the chief sections tonight The flames originated in the Pecree Furniture company. With almost incredible rapidity they spread and in the course of few moments the entire block was seething mass of flames. The losses are estimated at about sl10.OOO. half covered by insurance.
 The destroyed buildings are: The Dar- ling undertaking establishment; Craw- ford's bowling alleys; Fay grocery Fay livery stables, the armory of the Eufaula Guards and the Pecree Furniture com pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
MutiIated Body Is Found.

Huntsville, November 19.-tSpecial)- With both legs cut off and his head mashed to an unrecognisable mass. the body of Jim Burns. a negro. was found on the Southern railway in Dallas yester- day and the railroad authorities believe that Burns was murdered and placed on the track and a full investigation will be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20

the ballots as to be voted for as a whole, f. the vote. should so desire
 "The Scott campaign committee en- corsed full set of committeeman and when their names were handed in to the chairman of the committee on arrange ments request was made In writing that these names be printed in accordance with section of the above resolution. Neither the fifth independent candidates nor the fifth candidates endorsed by supporters of MT. Muckinfuss made such a request and it was only today after the ballots had been prepared that the request was made. However, the subcommittee has agreed to issue another official ticket with the names of the indepedent and Muckinfuss candidates grouped as in case of the full ticket endorsed by the Scott campaign committed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
Foundry In operatlor.

The stove foundry of J. R. Day on the Southside has been completed and today the first cast made. The product of the new plant IS to be improved grate stoves that were patented by MT. Day himself. From time to time the capacity of the industry will be increased. Already there is a great demand for the stoves and number of workmen will be given employment in the foundry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
To Give Minstrel Show.

The minstrel lodge of Elks has con cluded arrangements for a minstrel show on Monday and Tuesday nights, December 20 and 21. Every year the Elks hold these entertainments, tho proceeds going to the cause of charity.
 Last year the minstrel given by the lodge was decided success, there being more people present than the hall could accommodate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
Real Estate Changes.

Yesterday George II. Stevenson, land agent for the Bessemer Land and Im- provement company, sold three lots on Third avenue in front of the city hall to H. l.. Jordan of Atlanta for the sum of 5000 per lot. The lots are 25 feet front and very desirably situated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
Odd Fellows Meet.

The Pratt City Lodge of Odd Eel lows held a largely attended session last night at their hall, the feature or the occasion being an address by Judge Samuel Weaver of Birmingham After the conclusion of the business and speaking the members of the lodge and the visitors were tendered a banquet at Treherns restaurant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
Nearoes Play h AnnIston.

The New Jefferson Theatre Orchestra, under manage
 ment E. w. lille, assisted by IF. A. Davidson, is open for Musical E n gage m @ n ts, Dances, Germans, Recep- Itions and Weddings or any thing musical. Address Jef- ferson Theatre or Phone No. |153l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
Miss Ewing Crowned Queen.

Huntsville. November 19.-(speciai)- Miss Edna Ewing was crowned queen or the carnival tonight. Miss Ewing was elected queen by popular ballot and the coronation ceremony was the principal social event of carnival week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20

It will be found upon A comparison of the above statement with those of pre- ceding years that the number of poor cared for this year is greater than that of former years. To whom is this annual in- crease of good work to be referred. If not to the patrons and benefactors of the in- stitution, who by their liberality and good will have supplied the means of carrying on this wok of mercy? It Is to these faith full friends of the poor that they wish to extend their heartfelt thanks-not only for past favors, but also for those of the future
 DOCTORS.
 The physicians and surgeons of Birm- ingham and vicinity are worthy of much praise for the patronage and good will they have shown. Grateful acknowledge ment is made to the members of the staff for their untiring energy and indefatigable zeal which have proved that they take an interest in the welfare of their unfor- tunate fellow creatures"
 Acknowledgement Is also made of the good work performed by the ladies' auxil- iary and the circular closes as follows:
 "Cals are daily made upon the sis ters. not only by the citizens of Birming- ham, but neighboring towns and states appeal to them, desiring their assistance for some poor sufferer. whose cries of distress appeal to their charity for re- lief. To aid these poor stricken ones is privilege which you can make your own by any contribution that your sympathy with the suffering poor may inspire you to bring or send to them. This will secure for you a treasure far transcending all earthly beauty, gem of unfading splen- dor and brilliancy.
 eve live in deeds. not in years" d
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
Takes un Duties.

Judge Matthew Walker, who was elected justice of the peace of beat 29, received his commission today and entered upon his duties at once. His office will be in the Young building.
 Judge Walker succeeds Judge Dick inson, who was appointed by the gov. ernor to fill the unexpired term Of Judge Began, who had removed from the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
wALTHOUR LOWERS
 DIRT TRACK RECORD
Rides Quarter In 25 IS On First Alp. pearance Since Return
 From Paris.

Columbus, Ga, November 19.-"Bobbie'' walthour, on his first appearance in America after his return from Paris. lowered the quarter-mile outdoor dirt track record of 2S seconds held by W. w. Hamilton of Denver, Col, for several years. walthour's time was 25 1-5.
 His motor went wrong in the warm up and a local motor was substituted. and not being fast enought. he did not get the speed at the getaway.
 Negroes Play In Ann1ston.
 Talladega college defeated Clarke uni- versity of Atlanta this afternoon in a game of football to O. The all-round work of Terry of Talladega was the fea- ture of the contest. A large crowd wit messed the game. many being white peo- iple. All of the players were negroes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
GOOD WORK DONE
 AT ST. YINCENT'S
STATEMENT SHOWING NUMBER OF PATIENTS CARED FOR AT THE HOSPITAL-MANYc CHARITY CASES.
ng circular announcement

The following circular announcement has been issued:
 The Sisters of Charity of St. Vincents hospital are desirous to announce to their many generous patrons the near approach of their Thanksgiving donation day. This affords a splendid opportunity of publish ing a summary of the work done during fha mast Uear
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20

When 1t prints good, 1t is a good cut. The Gawk Engraving Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20

When 1t prints good. 1t is good cut. The Gauk Ennravina Co
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
Homeseekers In Madison.

Huntsville, November 19.-(Special)- More homeseekers from Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois and other middle states are visiting this county this season than before. The county has been well adyer- tised in those states and an excellent class of people have been moving in here as a result. One firm of real estate deal CTS has shown fully two dozen home seekers over Madison county during this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20

Vote for w. R. Gum, Alderman Firth Ward. A conservative business man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
Captain Boyd Explaining.

Section of the resolution under which the primary is to be held provides as fol- Jews: The executive committee to be elected shall consist of two members from each ward and the names of any sets snf s.lnh nandidataA hA an nrintad on