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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30
HORSES IN DEMAND
 IN BIRMINGHAM Riding and Driving Enjoys a
 Sharp Boom LOVE FOR THOROUGHBREDS >"The Automobile Is All Right" Says George 0. Phillips, "6ut the i Horse Is the Thlng'-Value Y of Horse Shows.
LOVE FOR THOROUGHBREDS

''There are more men and women in Bir- mingham today who ride and drive horses than there ever have been before and the horses they drive and ride arc hand somer. faster and more attractive than they have been since lived in Birming- ham"
 That is vhat George c. Phillips, a pioneer horsemen of the Birmingham dis trict, said yesterday in commenting on the horse business.
 There is always hope for the man or the woman who loves a horse" said Mir. mood. 'I believe that our people down this way are as fond of hores- back riding and of driving as of anything else. It's a good thing, too, when a man or a woman can find companionship in a dumb animal. The people of Birmingham have learned how to do that from the time they were brought into the world.
 Quotes Roosevelt.
 That's one reason why I like President Roosevelt. You know he says that the steam-car. the gasoline launch and the automobile are all very well in their way, but that the horse is the thing. It Is the thing for man or a woman whose veins run with red blood and whose heart longs for comra ieship.
 'It's a good sign when a horse is re- garded as one of the family. A man or a woman can love, and be loved by a horse. but it isn't that way when they're dealing with a piece of machinery pro- pelled by electricity.
 Riding on the Boom. "Yes, riding and driving are on the boom in Birmingham. It is more than a fad or a custom It has grown to be a habit with all persons who can afford it. As a convenience and a recreation, the horse is growing in popularity. The horse show has done a great deal to ed ucate the people. Improved streets. drive ways and country roads have also helped the trade. Horses for family use are being bought in large numbers. in many cases the purchases being made in dls- tant markets.
 For draught purposes the demand for horses is not so great as 1t used to be. For this reason the horse and mule mar ket of Birmingham has somewhat de- clined in importance. Ten years ago, auc- tion sales here were heavy. Nowadays they are light. We used to supply the country within radius of fifty miles. Lately the small merchants in the coun- try towns have been making shipments direct from St. Louis, Kansas City and | Chicago.
 Hlgh.Bred Horses Wanted. But what we have lost in the low grade trade we have made up in the high class trade. Men and women in | Birmingham want first-rate high-bred horses. and are pleased to get these. They are willing to pay good but not fancy prices for them. After we have had few more horse shows here, Birm- ingham will be first class horse mar Irat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30
CHRISTMAS IN YOUR OWN HOUSE
 AND HOME

gives a greater feeling of gladness to the day not to be found elsewhere, as the sense of knowing that you are making others happy as well as your self is increased a hundred fold. If you do not own a home in your own right, by communicating with us, you can easily be put in the way of doing so,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30

MONEY to lend on improved real estate,
 low rates at this time. Central Trust
 Co.,. 227-28 First National Bank build- ing. 11-27-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30

When it prints good. 1t Is a good cut The Gawk Engraving Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30
MONEY TO LEND.

MONEY to loan on real estate at lowest rate. Apply Alabama Trus. and Savings Company. 2oz6 srd avenue. Massey build
 ing 10-2-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30
AGENTS WANTED

AGENTS I6 every city and town in Ala bama and Mlsslssipp to sell our cele- brated teas coffees, baking powder.
 etc; just like going in business for yourself (without capital) Address Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea 70. Birmingham, Ala. n-l74m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30
HELP WANTED.

WANTFD-A good stenographer. J. II. Cranford, Jasper Ala. u-2s-u WANTED-Man and wife for farm, $40. Four walters two jewellers, two cloth ing statesmen, four cooks four white ladies and many other positions. Bir- mingham Employment office. s02s1h First avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30

BARGAIN PIANO-Party has left with us for sale, good make, walnut case. 8 pedals, cost s325; we offer at s190: call and examine. Forbes Piano Co.,. 1909 3rd avenue. 11-27-2t-su-we FOR sALE-271ax1S2h on First avenue. between 20th and Fist streets, at a bar gain If taken at once. W. B. Leedy & Co. 11-27-7t FOR SALE-Two car loads large western horses at Orr's stable. M1rris avenue and Twenty-fourth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30

FOR sALE-Vacant lot on 1ith ave, bet.
 18th and 18th sts., south. Bargain. Price s230O. For three days only. Apply room 40 First Natl. Bank bldg. 1-SO-5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30
FOR SALE.

FOR s1IE~Two car loads large western horses at Orr's stable, Morris nrenue and TWenty-fourth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30

X POSITION Is open for executive. cier-
 ical, saiesmen and technical men. pay ing $i000 to t5oOo. Write for booklet
 fIapgoods. So9 Broadway, New fork-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30

PfANOS-We have several high-grade up- right pianos that have been rented Tor few months that we are offering at re- duced prices; If you wish to secure bareain. call and examine them. Forbes Plano Co, 1909 Third avenue
 11-27-2t-su-We
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30

WANTED-Young man to demonstrate .Looscarf" collars in our window trl- day and Saturday-s250 a day. Apply. advertising manager, J. Blach and Sons. 1912-14 First avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30

SICK nurses, cooks, maids; all servants recommended are reliable. pr. Crook shanks Nurses Bureau, Sl7h N. zOtn St Bell phone. SO4; Peoples 263.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30

FOR sALE-A SO-acre farm on macada- mixed roai ten miles from Birmingham; twenty acres of high rolling land with creek running through one corner, near East Lake car line; suitable for truck farm or subdivision. Jemison Real Es- tate & Insurance Co.,, 223-4-5-d First Nat.
 Rank Rldx 1-29-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30

FOR sALE-Cheap beautiful lots on Bessemer car line; high, dry and well shaded; location convenient to Birming- ham. Bes semer, Ensey and Brighton: only t1OO; f5.Oo cash. balance $500 per month; no interest; we only have few at this price. 1t will pay you to investi- gate at once Call for MT Howard at Jemisen Real Estate and Insurance Co.,. 22a-4-5-6 Fi-st National Bank building. 10-27-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30

FOR sALE-one Lane & Bodley 2ex4s- Inch co R. P. M.. girder frame. left hand. corllss engine single essentrlc, geared governor; fly wheel IS feet diameter, 8 feet 65k Inches face. One Lane & Bodley f8xl2-inch 80 R. P. M, girder frame, right hand. Corllss engine. single ec- feet diameter, feet inches face. These engines can be seen at the power house. Powell avenue and 18th street. Birming- ham Railway. Light and Power Co. 1l-10-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30

FOR sALE-Meat market and grocery store fresh stock and good buildings, reasonable rents established cash trade. Address, b23 South Eighteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30

WANTED--A good distiller to make
 white corn whisky. Address Kohlman eS
 Co.,. Mobile, Ala h-zs-tt WXNTED-Six news agents to run on passenger trains out of Selma; can make good money; must have SlO secur- ity and uniform. Address Union News company, Selma, Ala n-zs-4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30
HELp WANTEp-FEMALE.

WANTED-Two lady stenographers; as- sistant bookkeeper and stenographer combined; three lady cashiers, two la- dies for office: three salesladies. Mu- tuai Employment Bureau, de Chalifoux building
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30

WANTED-C Competent, responsible quar- ryman to take contract for getting out crushed rock. Quarry and full equlp- nent furnished by owner. Address, c. C.. this office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
PFLUG TELLS WHAT
 LAPS ARE DOING
RUSSIAN PATROLS GO WITHIN
 EIGHT MILES OF PING YANG AND
 REPORT THAT TOWN IS FoRTI-
 FEED.

St. Petersburg. March 2.-An official ois- patch received from Major General Phug' Viceroy Alexieffs chief=of-staff, dated March g. says:
 "According to the reports Of our pa- trols near Ping Yang and on the roao to Gensen (Won San), there were no signs of the enemy. Ping Yang has been occupied by coco Japanese who include 2O0 cavalrymen. No particulars have been obtained concerning artillery. It has been learned that the Japanese bring troops by sea from Flu San to Chenanpho (on Ping Yang inleD where they come to Ping Yang Between 1000 and 2oOo Ko- rean troops have been sent to Ping Yang from Seoul Our patrols on February 2S were within twelve versts (eight miles) of Ping Yang, and report that the Jap anese have fortified the town The enc my's troops are arriving daily.
 At Port Arthur and in Manchuria all is calm. According to Korean reports from Vladivostock, detachment of 25OO Japanese without artillery, landed at BruaD on February 19 and marched to the south.
 ''There have been heavy snowfalls at Port Arthur and in Manchuria recently. At Port Arthur there were ten degrees of frost and Vladivostock had a very heavy snow storm"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
ALEXIEFF SENDS
 WORD TO GEAR
PFLUG THINKS THE LAPS HAVE NOT MORE THAN A THOUSAND TROOPS ON THE PING YANG FRONTIER.

St. Petersburg, March 2.-In a dispatch to the czar, viceroy Alexieff says:
 Admiral Starke telegraphing from Port Arthur today, March 2. says the enemy did not appear off Port Arthur on either February 28. February 20 or March 1. Re- connoissances made by cruisers and tor- pedo boats over radius of sixty miles the enemy's vessels
 Major General Pfug, Viceroy Alexieff' s chief of staff. sends in the following te1e- gram dated March 2:
 According to additional information which has reached me. our patrols, having passed the night twelve versts (eight miles), from Ping Yang, approached that town on the morning of February 2e. They were closely pressing a Japanese patrol of seven officers Lieutenant Lon chakoff attacked this patrol with three Cossack, sending it to retreat at a gallop toward the gates of the town
 The presence of our patrols near Ping Yang caused great alarm and soon the enemy's sharpshooters manned the walls and towers and opened fire, expecting an attack. According to the report. our pa trols approached within 700 paces of the town, which they found to be surrounded by old walls, which are practically easy for siege.
 These. however, were not yet occupied by the enemy and it is supposed that the Japanese have not more than 1000 men in Ping Yang"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
WOULD FIGHT FRANCE.
Ito's Son-ln-Law Tells What Japan
 Would Do.

New York, March 2.-Baron Suyema- tau, son-in-law of the Marquis Ito, and formerly minister of the interior in Japan, arrived here today from Vic toria. B. O., on his way to London. He left Yokohama February 10. Baron Suyematau spoke unoffcially about the war between Japan and Russia, which he said was a question O. national ex- istence for Japan.
 He said his country was not ambi- tious for territory, and the scene of operations would probably be confined to Manchuria and eastern Siberia. The object was to maintain the integrity of China. Regarding reports of inter- ference by France, he said that so far the attitude of that government had been scrupulously correct, but # France saw fit to send warships to fight Japan, his country, having van quished one fleet, would not mind fight ing another.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03

Washington, March 2-The President to- day sent to the senate the report of the secretary of state on inquiries concern ing the status of the Red Cross society in foreign countries. In Great Britain no financial support is given the society by the government. In France no financial support is given, but in time of war an indemnity of 20 cents day is allowed the society for each sick or wounded soldier taken care of by the society.
 In Germany the society Is allowed to es- tablish lotteries, but no direct govern ment aid is given. The Netherlands pays the salaries of the society's secretary and makes an allowance for certain expenses.
 Belgium gives support in time of war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
REPORT ON STATUS OF
 THE RED CROSS SOCIETY

Denmark contributes 5000 annually; Aus tria, s240o Switzerland, 5000; Japan. s125O from the emperor and empress Russia gives no fixed sum, but a small tax is al- lowed on the sale of certain railroad tick cts In time of war the government pays for the care of the wounded by the so- ciety.
 It appears from the report that the or ganization has large funds in most of the important European countries, and 1t Is stated that since 1868 it has rendered aid in seventeen wars, and since 1872 in over twenty great cafamities. The greater part of the funds used are from voluntary contributions. It Is also stated that 'in all countries of which inquiry was made, the socity has the confidence of the lead ing people"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
OCCUPY OFFICES.
Russians Appropriate Telegraph Sta
 tions to Their Own Use.

Tokio, March 3.-It has been learned here that the Russians have occupied the telegraph offices at Anju and Yong Pyon, north of Ping Yang. They have imprisoned the district governor and have confiscated official papers. The Russian force near Anju numbers only about forty men. The main Russian force is concentrated at Liao Yang.
 The Russians near Antung aggregate 2000. No important engagement is ex- pected south of the Yalu river, which it is believed the Russians will make their main line or defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
DEADLOCK REACHED
 AT INDIANAPOLIS
RYAN SAYS THE MINERS WILL NOT GIVE IN A CENT AND WILL ACCEPT NO COMPROMISE.

Indianapolis. March f.-The joint scale committee adjourned tonight without eff fecting an agreement. The counter de- mands will be referred to a sub-scale committee composed of two miners and two operators from each of the compet- itive states, which will resume the en- deavor to amicably adjust the differences. There will be no session of the convention until one is called by the sub-scale com mittee.
 William Ryan, chairman of the joint scale committee, said tonight after the adjournment of the meeting:
 From the way things look tonight I can see no way out of the deadlock but strike"
 'Will the miners accept a compromise, Mir Ryan?"
 "rhe miners will accept no compr romise not a cent Besides. the operators have not said anything about compromise ''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
Court sustains Bryan Demurrer.

New Haven, Conn, March 2.-Judge Thayer. in the supreme court, today sus- tained a. demurrer filed by counsel for Mrs. Philo s. Bennett to the suit of Will liam J. Bryan for construction of the will of MT Bennett. In the action brought in behalf of MT, Bryan, an effort was made to have a sealed letter left by Mr. Bennett and giving s50,O00 to MT. Bryan, enforced as a declaration of trust. In sustaining the demurrer. the court decides that the question of the status of the sealed letter cannot be determined in the present action. but must be rested for decision in other suits
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
RECORDS BROKEN
 BY BIG COLD WAVE
THE TEMPERATURE IN COLORADO FALLS SIxTY-THREE DEGREES IN SIX HOURs-A TREMENDOUS GALE IS BLOWING.

Lincoln, Neb., March 1.-Two March temperature records were broken in Nebraska today. At 1 o'clock this after noon in Lincoln. the weather bureau ther- mometer indicated 79 degrees. the highest record.
 One hour later, it had fallen twenty degrees, and at O clock tonight the read ing was Is above zero, a fall in six hours of 63 degrees. descent likewise without a precednt in the state. Throughout the afternoon and night, a tremendous gale has been blowing from the northwest. Reports from country towns show dam age to small buildings, windmills and plateglass store fronts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
Will Arrange for Press Seats.

Indianapolis, md, March 2.-Harry s. New, Indiana member of the Ma tional Republican committee, went to Chicago today to close contracts and arrange for press seats for the repub- lican national convention. There will be about 236 press seats" said he, "and only correspondents of daily papers sending reports daily by tele- graph can be accommodated"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
Summoned to St. Petersburg.

London, March 3.-According to a correspondent of the Times, General former governor of Kieff, has been summoned to St. Petersburg. During the war deliberations he severe ly criticised Russias war policy and insisted that both the fleet and army should evacuate Port Arthur, in order to avoid greater disaster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
Roosevelt Is Endorsed.

Roanoke, Va, March 2.-The Sixth congressional district convention met at Lynchburg today. President Roose- velt's administration was endorsed and delegates to the national republican convention were chosen and instructed for Roosevelt. Postmaster s. Harris Hoge of Roanoke was nominated for cnneress and h" ,cepted the nomina-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
MARYLAND NOW HAS
 NEW JIM CROW LAW
Is Passed By the House of Delegates By Strict Party
 Vote.

Annapolis, Md, March 2.-In the house of delegates today the "Jim Crow bill, introduced by Delegate Kerbin, which pro- vides that steam railways in the state of Maryland shall be furnished separate cars for colored people, except on ex- press trains, and that all stearnboats ply ing in Maryland waters shall provide sep arate compartments, was passed by a strict party vote, all the democrats vot- ing for 1t, and all the republicans against
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
REAL ESTATE LOANS.

< Washington, March 3.-The house < committee on banking and currency . today authorized favorable report < on the Lewis bill authorizing na- ' tional banks tofmake loans on real >estate to the amount of | per cent
 < of their capital
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
Morgan Is Confident.

do not share the view that the out- LOOK Tor the democratic party at the next election Is discouraging, said Senator Morgan of Alabama today.
 'on the cntrary I think 1t is decidedly encouraging. The fact that we have agreed upon no candidate is a good thing Tor the party. It was evidently the inten- ton Of the framers of the constitution that convention should be the place to settle upn candidate. Perhaps every state should have candidate at the con. vention and then the delegates could talk 1t all over among themselves and pick >out the best man. There are today not less than 100000 men In the democratic party who would make good presidential timber.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
Idea Is Absurd.

"The idea that we have none is absurd. It is not necessary to extract any idea from the platforms since the war and in- corporate them this year. I might say all the great questions before the country originated in some form or other before or during the civil war. Certainly if we go back and base our platform upon the fundamental principles there can be no objection from any democrat unless he be personally selfish. As for President Roosevelt, I was going to say give him enough rope and he will hang himself but I'm satisfied that he will take enough rope.
 q notice" continued Senator Morgan, '1t is announced that 1t will be two years before the actual work is begun on the canal I believe this work will continue for years and years. and end in naught. It is fight against nature. which cannot be conuuered."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
conductinc Press Campaign.

power in central Europe is actually conducting a press campaign in England with the object of creating a conflict with France. this person declared, and an emissary of this power has offered a cer- tain English journalist series of articles attacking France; and furthermore, rep resentative of certain Asiatic power is also striving to excite the English press against France.
 Tn my opinion, the peace or the world denends largely upon the maintenance of good relations between France and Great Britain" this person concluded. Let us not allow intrguers, whose motives are known to profit by the fact that France is pro-Russian and Great Britain pro-Ja- pahese to destroy the beneficient work of recent years"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
Consider Newspaper Act.

The senate postofhce committee met this morning to consider the bill intro- duced by Senator Penrose prohibiting. newspapers and other publications from participating In lotteries through the of fer of prizes or gifts based upon the relative accuracy of guesses. No action was taken in the matter and the com mittee adjourned over until next Wednes- day.
 The assistant attorney general for the postoffice department was before the com mittee to advocate the passage of the bill, but Robb had hardly begun his ar- gument before he was switched off by the democratic senator upon the recent postofhce investigation. Senator Culber- son of Texas wanted to know if some of the legal officers of the postoffce de- partment had not suggested that 1t would be impossible to inaugurate prose- cutions in some instances where the laws had been violated owing to the statutes of limitation.
 Senator Clay of Georgia asked Mir. Robb If Mir " 1T did not escape through this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
MUCH DEFENDS ON
 PEACEFUL RELATIONS.

Paris March 3.-The London corre- spondent of the Echo de Paris has tele- graphed an interview with certain per- son in London, who, although, bis identity is not revealed, is obviously Paul Cambon, French ambassador to Great Britain.
 According to the correspondent this person declared that the beginning of hos tiities by Japan came as an absolute surprise to Great Britain, which had done it's utmost to prevent the war The spreading of the conflict will be avoided easily, the correspondents informant continues, If France and Great Britain keep cool but the greatest vigilance is necessary to frustrate the aims of indi- yiduals who are interested in creating quarrel between the two nations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
WARM CHESS

} Meridian, Miss, Mar
 } Harry N. Pillsbury. 1 } chess player. Is here { } playing twelve games } ly with local players
 ' ing the boards.