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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-24
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED.

Building permits have been issued from the office of Inspector Julian Kendrick as follows:
 Atlanta and Birmingham railroad to erect two-story freight depot on Avenue A and Twentieth, the same to cost when completed s1SoOo.
 D. M. Fulenwider to erect one-story frame dwelling on First avenue and Tenth street at cost of s300.
 S. D. weakley to move two-story frame dwelling from Tenth avenue between Twentieth and Twenty-frst streets. at a cost of s210.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-24
Circuit Court Jurles.

Juries were selected for the week in the circuit court yesterday as follows:
 Jury No. 1--J. Benfield, D. B. Rhodes, D. l.. Hope, L. A. Sutton, J. R. Rob- inson, John c. McPhaul. E. N. Wood, J. o. Carlisle, H. c. Hodges, W. s. Emmol, A. N. Lacey, L. c. DeShazo.
 Jury No. 2-Byrd Hill, J. H. Holmes, w. H. Fuqua, T. J. Hickman, E. J. Radcliffe, L. w. Brand, D. c. Tharin, John William, Frank wasgoner, J. F. Baggett, William tIaddock, Joseph Renkrewes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-24
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers have been filed in the probate court:
 I. V. and J. T. Cooper to M. Fl. Bum lot ID" in J. H. starrs' sub division, con sideratlon s4S50.
 Ida M Wood ct. al. to Margaret 10. B. lIackin a lot in block No. TSP. Birming- ham, consideration sl700
 W. H. Hyronemus to Nettie M. Led. better the east half of the southeast quar. ter of block No. 7s5, Birmingham. con. sideration s10,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-24
TRAINING SCHOOL GLASS.
Exercises to Be Held Thursday lr
 High School Building.

Commencement exercises of the training school of the Birmingham Free Kinder garten association will be held In the high school building Thursday evening at s: 30 p. m. The public is invited to attend.
 The exercises of the children will be held in the Several kindergarten Thurs day morning. Parents and others are in- vited
 Those desiring to enter the training school next session are requested to make personal application to the supervisor, Miss Edna Snyder. Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, Avenue c and Eighteenth street. south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-24
VULCAN IS MOST UNIQUE
 EXHIBIT NOW IN ST. LOUIS

J. A. Holmes, who has charge of the Mines and Metallurgy building at the St. Louis exposition, telegraphed to Presi- dent Jackson of the Commercial club yesterday congratulating him on the Alabama exhibit.
 Dr. Holmes is one of the foremost scientists of the day, and largely through his efforts the Mines and Metallurgy building was one of the first to have its exhibits complete. His telegram was as follows:
 President F. M. Jackson. Commercial
 Club. Birmingham, Ala.
 T congratulate you and the Commer-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-24

cial club on the Vulcan statue, which is now up and receiving favorable com ments from every source 1t will attract more than any other feature we have on exhibition. J. A. HOLMES,
 Metallurgy'
 Recently in St. Louis Dr. Holmes said that he considered Vulcan the most unique and striking exhibit of the entire exposition, and he predicted that it would attract more attention than any other exhibit. He has been very kind to J. A. MacKnight, who has charge of the Ala bama exhibit, in assisting him to get the statue in place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-24
On Trial for Murder,

trial in the first division of the criminal court, Judge Dan A. Greene presiding, charged with murder in the second de- gree. the defendant being charged with taking the life of Thomas Gibbs. Oliver c. Brake is on trial charged with man. slaughter in the first degree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-24
Marriage Licenses Issued.

The following marriage license have been issued by the probate judge:
 T. l.. Smith of Avondale to Miss Rosie Vincent: John Hardan of Cleaburn, Tex, to Miss Kate Furey; Frank Mckenzie Bryan of Iittleton to Miss Amelia Nit chell; Ed Carlton of Maylin to Miss Mary Puriop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-24
PERSONAL.

J. H. F. Moseley, editor of the Labor Advocate has returned from weeks visit to the worlds fair at St. Louis.
 J. s. Choate of Columbia, Tenn, is visiting in Birmingham, the guest of Alex Rittenberry.
 Dr. J. B. Dabney left Sunday for a short business trip to New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-24
Petitions In Bankruptcy.

The following petitions In bankruptcy have been filed:
 Walter s. Hale of Birmingham; liabil- tiles s10171s, assets none.
 E. H. Manning of Birmingham liabi- ities $115, assets s1150
 John Walker of Birmingham, liabil- ities s70. 55, assets $6675
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-24
Attention Camp Hardee

Comrade Cannon will be buried from his residence, ZIG Sixteenth street, north, this afternoon in Oak Hill cemetery at o'clock. You are requested to attend his funeral J. c. ABERNATHY
 Lieutenant Commander
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-24
Gum VIII Act as Mayor.

Mayor Drennen will attend the meeting of the state democratic convention in Montgomery tomorrow and In his ab- sence Alderman Gum will act as mayor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-24
THE WEATHER.

Washington, May 23.-Forecast for Ala bama: Fair Tuesday and Wednesday,; light south winds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-24

Call for the celebrated Wuerzburger Beer-l5c per bottle, two for 25c. On sale at Snow & RamboW's.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-24
ADJUSTMENTS.
AT THE BiJoU

. All the week, with matinees Tues .
 } day. Thursday and Saturday-vaude- .
 } vile. :
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-24
Weather Report.

Birmingham, Monday, May 23. Yesterday marked the highest temper atures in the cotton states for 1904. The average maximum temperature in central and southern Georgia, Alabama, Missis- sippi, and Louisiana was 90 degrees while In the northern portions of these states and in western Tennessee, Arkansas and Texas the average was 8s degrees. The maximum at Birmingham was s6 de- grees.
 No rain has fallen in the cotton states. Light rain is reported from the upper Mississippi valley and from western Pennsylvania and New York.
 Continued fair weather is expected to- night and Tuesday,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-24

Don't Fall to Visit the Free Cake
 Baking School In the cozytorum of Loyeman, Joseph & Ioebs big store. Demonstrations at 10 A. m. and D. m. daily. Cakes sam pied after each demonstration, and sam pie cakes for sale
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-24
Weather Conditions

Temperature and precipitation as re- ported by the weather bureau for select sd southern stations during "A hours end Ing a. m.: Precip
 nrakt lta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-24

Call for the celebrated Wuerzburger Beer-l5c per bottle, two for 25c. On sale at Snow & R3mbow's.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-24
Temperature.
 hHia Ma 4
CONTRACT FOR FREIGHT DEPOT.

w. A. MITCHELL, Observer.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-18
FRANCE AND
THE VATICAN.
The Pope Regards the Dissolution
Of the COncOrdat as AbsO-
lutely Certain.
BP. CRAY'S CASE THE PRETEXT.
II He Is Not ia Rome by the 2Sth
Inst He viii be Sus.
pended

Rome July 1S-From the highest
source It is learned that the vatlcans
view of the situation between the holy
see and France is as follows;
The pope regards the dissolution Of
the concordat by France as absolutely
certain. The pretext is that the holy
see, before the visit Of President Loubet
to Rome, called on Bishop Gray of
Laval, to resign He refused and was
summoned to Rome to answer the grav-
est charges. The bishop. appealed to
the French government, which claimed
that the holy see was infringing on the
concordat, but as the bishop had not
been punished Foreign Minister Del
casse acknowledged that the vatican
was within It's rights.
The pontff is firmly decided to pro-
coed with the case of the bishop, whoA II
he is not IN Rome on the 2Sth instant
win be suspended.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-18
INQUEST HELD OVER
KENT LOOMS BODY
Injuries to the Head We're Caused
Before Death in the Doc.
tors Opinion.
IDENTIFICATION WAS COMPLETE
Jury Found Deceased Was LOOMS and
That There Was no Eyidence to
Show How lie Met Death.

Kngsbridge, Devonshire, July lS,--
The inquest today on the body Of f.
Kent LOOMS. which was found Satur-
day morning at Warren Point, about
10 miles from Plymouth, threw the pic
turesque little Deyonshire village Of
Thurleston. on the shores of Bigbury
bay, into a state of unwonted excite
ment The court over which the county
coroner. DR.. Sidney Hacker. presided,
was somewhat late IN assembling, in
out the official medical examination Of
the remains, This was conducted by
two local doctors, whose testomony
was to the effect that there was a con-
fused wound below ana behind the
scalp and a rupture Of the covering
Of the brain, There was also a general
bruise. involving the scalp and the in
tegument Of the brain on the left side
above the ear. Both injuries, IN the
doctors opinion, We're caused before
death
The American consul at Plymouth.
Joseph @, stephens, attended the pro-
ceedings.
After the jury had viewed the body.
the first witness, Thomas Snowden. "A
laborer who discovered the remains
in the breakers, testified TO the recovery
of the corpse, as cabled to the Assoc
ciated Press Saturday
A policeman who searched the body,
told Of the recovery of gold watch
which had stopped at o'clock, some
English gold and silver coins and pock-
et-book containing $50 In American
notes, receipt for subscription to
the Blennerhassett club railroad pass
issued IN the name OF 4. Kent Loomls.
a receipt from the Grand hotel. Broad
way New Yor! % $3.50 which Loomis
desired to be to his wife, gold
ring with the r--Te Mildred inside.
etc. nh
The jury fon the deceased was
Frederick Kent Loomls. and that he
was found dead In Bigbury bay there
being no evidence to show how he met
his death
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-18
ASKS FOR DISAVOWAL or ACTION
She Also Wants the Mail Sacks Cap
tured BY the SmOleusk
Returned.
QUESTION or RIGHT OF SEARCH.
Arguments That It Can Only be Exer'
cised by a Warship-The Smoleusk
Recently Flew Commercial Flag.

Berlin, July 1S.--The German govern
ment has taken prompt and firm
stand In regard TO the seizure Of the
malls Of the North German Lloyd
steamer Prinz Heinrich, which arrived
at Alden. July l6, from Hamburg and
Southampton for Yokohama, by the
Russian volunteer fleet steamer
Smolensk on July 49, having entered
protest against the carrying off Of the
mails, and asked for a disavowal Of the
Smolensk's action, and the return Of the
captured mail sacks. Tho German gov
eminent, the foreign Office says, recog-
nlzes the right to search mails when on
board the vessel itself. but claims the
Smolensk had no right TO take off mails
In bulk from the vessel The further
argument is advanced that the right Of
search can only be exercised by war
ship, whereas the Smolensk traversed
the Dardanelles only recently flying
the Russian commercial flag. not as
suming the character of a warship tn
German government has not taken ac-
ton on this last point, but leaves It for
future discussion and settlement,
No answer has yet been received from
Russia.
The recent publication by the Russ Of
ST. Petersburg, Of statement that
Great Britain is about to transfer Wei
Hai-Wei 10 Germany In exchange for a
free hand In the Yang-Tse valley Is
secuted at the foreign Office where II is
classed as a revival Of an old story
having no foundation.
BRITISH STEAMER DETAINED.
Alden, Arabia. July 1S--The British
steamer Persia was forcibly detained
for an hour IN the Red sea by the Rus
sian volunteer fleet steamer Smolensk.
which transferred 90 the Persia a por-
ton OF Japanese mails seized on the
North German Lloyd steamer Prince
Heinrich, July 70. The Smolensk con-
fscated two bags OF the Prlnz Helm
rlch's mail, destined for Nagasaki
THAT RED SEA INCIDENT.
London July ls.-Earl Percy. under
secretary for foreign affairs, in the
house OF comons today, asked Gen.
Laurie Conservative UnionisD TO post,
pone question. which he proposed TO
ask anent the dOines Of the Russian
voluntee fleet steamer st. Petersburg
I'm the Red sea, until Thursday, as the
governments information was still In
complete.
Earl Percy further say that the ques-
ton was Of the utmost Importance and
was engaging the earnest attention OF
the government.
WASHINGTON WAITING.
Washington July 1S-The authorities
are viewing with equanimity the ac~
lions Of the Russian privateers In the
Red sea. 1t is said that there is lit
tie chance of America becoming in
yolyed because the American vessels
passing through the Red sea and the
Suez canal, excluding warships and
transports, have scarcely averaged one
year for several years past.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-18
PIONEER PARADE.
"0ld Sow" and Other Ordnance to
Form a Feature,

one Of the interesting features Of
the parade In Liberty Park. on the 25th,
viii be three Of the old cannon which
were hauled across the plains IN 1S47.
one OF them Is the historic "Od Sow
known by that name because, after 1t
had been covered in a hole IN the
ground, placed there by number OF
Mormon" women, In Nauvoo, to pre-
vent the mob obtaining possession Of
It. the old cannon was uncovered by
SOW, with a litter Of pigs. scratching
for artichokes, q desired article Of food.
Previous to that event II had been
known as the New orleans gun, for the
reason that Il was used on L. s. gun
boat I'm the fight with the British at
New Orleans. IN 1872 Its previous his
tory Is unknown, but IL Is reasonable to
assume that IL had done good service
IN the Revolutionary war, as Il Is evil
IDENTIFY a very old piece of ordnance. Its
roar scared hostile Indians on the Pio-
neers' trail and II has proven OF great
value on many occasions IN Utah. The
veteran artillerymen Of the Nauvoo Lee
gion would be 10th 10 part with II for its
weight in gold.
Another cannon with different Kind
OF history, which Governor Wells has
permitted to be Included In the parade,
is splendid brass piece that was cast
I'm Spain, In Independence year. 1875.
II was among the many Spanish guns
captured by "our boys" In Manila, and
was presented to the state OF Utah as
a valuable relic Of that war.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-18
- pAeEs-LAsT EDITION

employed by them has served to inten-
sify the situation,
The strikers have taken It to mean
that the packers have determined to
operate their plants at once with large
forces Of nonunion men, and the pickets
have been increased In the vicinity OF
the packing houses,
The situation In st, Louis Is prac-
tically unchanged. The price OF meat
opened today with n slight increase
over the closing quotations Of Satur-
day.
BEEF PRICES ADVANCED.
Boston, Mass. July 1S.--Another adj
vance went into effect today for all
grades OF beef I'm consequence Of the
continued strike OF the Chicago meat
cutters, Dealers admitted that prices
were reaching the prohbltlye stage for
many consumers.
SUPPORT FOR STRIKERS.
New York, July lS--Work at the abb
battoirs and packing houses on the
east side was almost suspended today
as result of the strike Of beef cutters
end butchers. Nearly every kosher
butcher shop was closed.
Samuel Gompers, presil lent Of the
American Federation Of Labor has
come here.
The federation already has pledged
the moral and financial support Of its
$4,000 unions to the striking meat cut
ters
EMPLOYEES ARE RESTLESS.
st. Joseph Mo-, July lS.--There has
been "A noticeable feeling Of unrest to-
day among the striking packing house
employees. A greater number OF work.
kua al oil
headquarters in South St. Joseph and
the force OF police officers there has
been increased, although there has been
no serious disturbance The packers
bought more literally on the market
today.
The packers claim more men are
working In the plants than at any time
since the strike. Provisions are being
taken into the Swift plant by the car
load.
KILLING on A SMALL SCALE.
Omaha. Neb., July lS-The various
local plants gave out the statement
that they were killing hogs, cattle and
sheep on small scale and were in
much better condition than since the
strike began. Things continue peace
able.
NEW EFFORT AT SETTLEMENT.
Chicago. July 1S.--A fresh effort to-
ward a settlement OF the packing house
strike was made this afternoon by Secy.
G. l., Champ Of the Stationary Fire
mems International union, and by
President Joseph Morton, Of the local
body Of the same organization, The
two officials effected conference with
President Donuelly and proceeded TO
call on the packers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-18
UP AT EsopUS.
Many Prominent Men Are EX.
pectcd There Very Soon.

Esopus, ~ Y. July lS.-A heavy
electric and rain storm broke about
midnight and reached lis height az /
O'Clock Lightning flashes followed
each other at intervals OF few Sec
onds, and the thunder was almost con-
tinuous. In the village Gear was eN-
pressed that lightning would strike the
buildings at Rosemount but the fears
were not realized
Judge Parker rose early. John w,
Kern, of indianapolis, who has been
his guest since Saturday. embarked on
the steamer Mary Powell from Kings
ton, on which he travelled to New
York.
On account Of the conference of lead
ors in New York today no visitors were
expected to arrive here. After the
New York conference many prominent
men are expected TO come here, Former
Suator Davis, vice presidential candi-
date, is expected tomorrow
Among the kilograms received by
Judge Parker today was one from
champ clark, permanent chairman Of
the St Louis convention who sent his
congratulations
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-18
Russians Attack Mo Tien Pass,

London, July lS-The japanese lega-
ton has received dispatch from To-
kio, reporting that an attack has been
made by the Russians on Mo Tien pass
on July IL. 1t says the Russians. who
numbered about two divisions, COM
manded by Liuet, Gen. Keller, hereely
attacked, during thick fog, Mo Tien
pass and the adjacent positions occu-
pied by the japanese The latter
It is added. stubbornly resisted re-
pulsing the Russians on all sides, ana
pursuing them so far as Kunteapaotzsu,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-18
ENGLAND DOES NOT
INTEND TO ANNEX TIBET,

London, July 1S.--War Secy. Brod-
rick stated In the house Of commons to-
day that, with n view Of preventing a
Misunderstanding the government in
formed Russia a. the beginning OF June
OF It's policy in regard to Tibet, and so
long as no other powers attempted to
intervene In the affairs of Tibet Great
Britain would not attempt either to an
mex Tibet or to establish protectorate
over that country for the control Of its
Internal administration.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-18
Rush to Rosebud Reservation.

Omaha, Neb., July 1S.-The Chicago
& Northwestern railroad ran two speel-
ais in addition to its regular trains to
Bonesteel and Fairfax last night, and
today, carrying over 1000 men ana
women who propose to register for
land in the Rosebud reservation re-
Gently opened for homestead entries
by the government. The rush to the
Rosebud country increases as the time
for registration expires, and II Is es-
tlmated that about 10000 persons have
thus far registered.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-18
DEMOCRATIC LEADERS
GATHER FOR A CONFERENCE

New York, July 1s.-Henry c. Davis,
vice presidential nominee, and Nation
al Committeeman James ~ Head Of
Tennessee, were the first out-of- town
Democratic leaders to put In an appear
ance today for the conference on cam
paign plans and choice OF chairman
for the national committee. United
States Senator German Of Maryland.
John |. Mclean Of Ohio, James Guffey
of Pennsylvania, James Smith, Jr, of
New Jersey; John NJ. Kern of Indiana:
Norman II. Mack, David B. Hin and
William f. Sheehan of New York. were
expected later in the day. An informal
conference, In which all would partlci-
pate, was anticipated before night.
The first matter for decision, Is the
selection Of a chairman Of the national
committee and until that is settled all
other matters are held in allegiance,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-18
AT OYSTER BAY.
President Working Hard on His
Notification Speech.

oyster Bay, l., l., July lS.-P G..
Knox, Of Pennsylvania, former attorney
general and one OF the closest friends
and advisers Of the president, was a
visitor to Sycamore Hill today. Mr.
Knox will take an active part in the
campaign ana will deliver at least two
important speeches
The president is working both day
and night on his notification speech,
and his letter OF acceptance. He will
deliver no political speeches during the
campaign, contenting himself with a
statement Of his position and the re-
suits achieved in his administration in
the letter of acceptance.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-18
DRAW POKER DID IT.
Contractor Loses Two Games, Common
ces Fight and ia Thrown Out

An interesting mix-up occurred in a
Second South street cigar store this
morning, A crowd Of men about town
were engaged in game Of draw poker
for the cigars. and Jim Gladden. the
contractor, losing two games In success
sion, became angry and started TO clean
out the place. He first struck the
proprietor and then two of the players,
one of whom got him on the floor, and
things would have gone rather severely
with the disgruntled player had not the
clerks lnterfered and stopped the melee
by throwing GLADDEN. out OF the place.
No arrests.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-18
ANDRIEFF'S ASSASSINATION.
1t Occurred I'm a Much Frequent
ed IhOrOughfarc.

Adgshakent, Government Of Eliza
bethpol July 1S--The assassination yes
terday evening Of Vice-G Governor An
dreif Of Ellzabethpol occurred in a
frequented thoroughfare, The murder
err who fired six bullets into Andrelif's
back escaped
Andreiff latterly had received many
threatening letters, The murder Is sup
posed to be an Armenian. A man has
been arrested on suspicion,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-18
STEAMER HIPSANG.
Overdue and Reported to Have
Struck "A Mine.

Chez Foo July IS, 3 p.m,-The steam
er Hipsang belonging to the Indo-
China navigation company, Is at pres
ent IS hours overdue from Newchwang,
and is reported 10 have struck a mine.
The vessels agents cannot confirm this
report, although they are inclined to
believe 1t,
No news whatever has come out from
Port Arthur recently but the belief that
the final assaults VIII be made this
week is growing here.
Newspaper correspondents are arriv-
ing here from japanese and Chinese
ports, and are ready 10 attempt 10 get
over TO Port Arthur Immediately after
It's fall
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-18
MISSOURI DEMoCR ATS.
They VIII Almost Certainly
Name Folk for Governor.

Jefferson City, Mo. July lS.--On the
day before the Democratic state con-
venton conyenes Circuit Atty. Joseph
Folk OF ST. Louis, seems practically as
sured OF the nomination for governor.
Even his most determined adyersaries
cannot, at this time, name a probable
candidate TO defeat him, There is every
indication that the gathering win prove
one OF the most interesting from a po-
litical standpoint ever held In Missouri.
The Folk men are trying to force the
selection Of Congressman Nandiver. the
manager OF Folks campaign, as tenn
porary chairman, This has aroused the
antagonism OF the state committee and
n bitter fight has been the result.