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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-21
THE WEATHER.

Washington, July 2O-Following is the weather forecast for Alabama: Showers and thunder storms Thursday and Fri day; light southwest winds.
 Weather Report.
 Birmingham, Wednesday, July 20 The hot wave was most intense yes- terday over the country east of the Ms sissippi and south of the lakes. The high est temperature reported was 9S degrees at Charlotte, N c. Throughout the Allan tic states from New York to Georgia maximum temperatures ranged from 92 to 9s degrees, and in the cotton states the average was about 94 degrees. In the northwestern portion of the country tenn peratures were not as high as on the pre- vious day.
 Showers have occurred scatteringly throughout the south, except in Okla homa and Georgia; rain has also fallen In Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Pennsyl- vania and New York. It appears 10 have been more general in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee than else where.
 Weather Conditions.
 Temperature and precipitation as report ed by the weather Bureau for selected southern stations during "A hours ending a. m: Precip-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-21
RECORD OF COURTS.


 Mrs. Josephine Nowlin has filed suit in the circuit court against the Southern Railway company for $1999. The plaintiff claims that she was told by the com pany's agent that the route to Lumberton by Asheville was better than the route by a certain other route and accordingly went by the former. She alleges that she suffered both mental and physical pain as the result of her trip.
 Richard Pitts filed suit in the circuit court yesterday against the Birmingham Machine and Foundry company for sl999 He alleges that he was injured by the overturning of a pot of molten metal on the 7th day of July.
 Suit was filed yesterday by M F. Spake against the Atlanta and Birmingham rail- way company for 5000 The plaintiff al- leges that the defendant tore down a portion of the fence around the farm. or Snake. and as a result cattle got in and destroyed, the crop
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-21
BUILDING PERMITS.

Building permits were issued from the office of Engineer Kendrick yesterday as follows:
 Martha Blunt to repair one story frame building on South Eighteenth street, to cost $100.
 J. c. Turner. to erect two story frame building on Bush street and Fourteenth avenue, to cost s5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-21
PETITIONS IN BANKRUPTCY.

The following petitions in bankruptcy were filed yesterday:
 W. H. Wesley of Birmingham, liabili- ties $70.75, assets $25.
 Rob Lowery of Birmingham. liabilities $192.50. assets $27.
 Jordan Johnson of Bessemer, liabilities sS3, assets $10
 Ollie Crawford of Birmingham. liabili- ties $83.S0 assets $2.S0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-21
POSTOFFICE SHOWS A STEADY INCREASE Annual Report for the Year
 Ending June 30 RECEIPTS OVER S2OO,OOO An Increase of Nearly s2o,ooo as Com pared With 1eos-chanses and
 Improvements Made In the
 Birmingham Office.
RECEIPTS OVER S2OO,OOO

The annual report of Postmaster ]. W. Hughes for the fiscal year ending June s0 covering the operations of the Bir- mingham postofhce. makes a strong showing According to t..e report of the postmaster, the receipts from all sources for the year just ended show an increase amounting to s19519.02 for the year. Tho total receipts of the postofflce for the fis- cal year amounted to $202,s4S72, against slS3 324.70 for the fiscal year ending June 90, 1903.
 The receipts by quarters for the past year were as follows
 First quarter. sfS, 1000; second quarter. SEQ. 79399; third quarter, s49, 70l.5s; fourth quarter, s5s,5s7.55.
 The increase in the receipts of the Bir- mingham postoffice during the past seven years, or since Dr. Hughes has been in charge, have been steady. Following are th0 figures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-21
NO CONCLUSION REACHED. Is Probable the Court House Question
 Will Be Decided Today.

No conclusion was reached yesterday by the board of revenue as to the plans for enlarging the court house. There are numerous propositions under considera- tion. but in all probability the question will be decided today. and would have been yesterday had the full board been present.
 There is much speculation as to the plans which will be adopted, and the public awaits with interest the announce ment of tR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-21
William H. cunninohar.

William H. Cunningham died suddenly at Bessemer yesterday of heart failure. The remains are being held by Green Co, waiting the arrival of relatives from Columbia, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-21
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Oscar c. Riddle.

Oscar c. Riddle, aged 20 years, died yesterday morning at St. vincent's as a result of a case of typhoid fever The remains will be sent to Huffman this af- ternoon for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-21
Mrs. c. Edwards.

Mrs. C. Edwards died yesterday at her home, PIP North Ninth street. The re- mains are at Green & Co.'S place, pend Ing funeral arrangements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-21
Many Improvements Made.


 During the past year a number of changes have been made in the system at the postoffice. all of which have proven to be quite successful. Several days ago Postmaster Hughes issued orders for the registry window to remain open from a. m. until D. m, for the transaction of all business.
 According to the report of Dr. Hughes there has been a large increase in the amount of postage paid by the three newspapers of Birmingham and other pe- riodicals published here. The free deliv- cry system has been extended during the past year to take in East Birmingham and Kingston, and number of extensions in the delivery have been made in the outskirts of the city.
 Dr. Hughes report shows that between 13, 600 and 140O0 special delivery letters have been received in the local postoffice The special delivery department has been built up remarkably well. seven boys now being employed to deliver this class of mail.
 Thlrty-four clerks are now employed at the postoffice, against thirteen in 1893. This does not include the five extra clerks recently allowed the Birmingham office by the postoffce department. The office now employs thirty-elght carriers and two mail collectors. In 1897. fifteen car riers delivered all the mall sent to the Birmingham Olnce.
 Heads of Departments.
 The following are the heads of the vari- ous departments at the postoffce.
 Dr. J. W. Hughes, postmaster; John Towers. assistant postmaster J. W. Hughes, Jr.. superintendent of the money order division; Harley Darlington, money order clerk; S. D. Harris. clerk in charge of the mailing division; E. O. Howell. chief of the registry department; Claude Cunningham. clerk in charge If the city distributing department; GIL. Stapfeton. acting superintendent of carriers and city delivery; W. D. Gresham, clerk in charge of special deliveries; Mrs. T. M. Elliott. clerk in charge of the directory depart ment; D. c. Deloney. superintendent of the Woodlawn station; Frank Hunt. su- perinttendent of the Avondale station. which also includes East Birmingham and Kingston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-21

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-21

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-21
Camp Notes.

At a meeting of the Officers club of the Second regiment yesterday morning the resignation of Captain Tyler Goodwin as president was accepted and Lieutenant Colonel c. R. Bricken was elected to succeed him Lieutenant Colonel Brick en had previously been vlce-president of the club. and Captain s. H. Roberts was elected in his place. The Officers club has proven quite an addition to the social life of the regiment, and 1t has brought the officers together as few other things could have done.
 Lieutenant Brane, who was officer of the guard Tuesday, was complimented by Colonel Graves and also by officers of the United States army who are on duty at the encampment for his general effi- ciency. Lieutenant Brane is with the Montgomery Grays, and he Is one of the most popular officers in the regiment.
 In this connection 1t might be said for the Second regiment. of which Colonel Graves is in command that it has had the most nerfect order of any reximent or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-21

Major Simpson of the Third infantry mas been detailed as field officer of the
Arizona republican., 1904-09-20
After Fortnight of Resting No Big Battle in Sight
SLAV REINFORCE MENTS
At the Same Time They Do not Indi- cate That KurOpatkin Intends to Make an Early Stand The Japan csc Slowly Advancing.

Except for an important reconnais- sance by Generals Rennenkampff and Samsonof there seems to have been lit tie interruption of the quiet that has ensued after the hard fighting around Liao Yang more than a fortnight ago.
 Indicative of the mortality among the Russian officers at the front is a report from St. Petersburg that about one seventh of the officers in the regiments of guards stationed at the capital are to be drafted for service with regi- ments at the scene of the war.
 The Japanese are reported to be ad- vancing slowly upon the positions held by the Russians, in line extending about twenty-seven miles. There have been no developments at Port Arthur beyond a reported futile sortie by the garrison against height which recent ly fell into the hands of the Japanese.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-20
AN ALABAMA LYNGHING
A Grand Jury Finds Officers Generally
 at Fault.

Huntsville, Ala, Sept. 19-The spe- cial grand jury, which investigated the Horace Maple lynching made it's re- port tonight, recommending the i'm peachment of Sheriff Augustus Rod gers, Mayor Thomas w. Smith and Chief of Police David Overton and re- commenting that the police force of the city of Huntsville be reorganized. The grand jury finds that Sheriff Rodgers was guilty of neglect of duty or in competency in that he did not prevent the lynching and failed to take pro- per precautions for the defense of the prisoner.
 The jury finds that Mayor Smith was guilty of neglect of duty because ne allowed an unlawful assembIage of police to throng the streets for hours and failed to use proper means to dIs- perse them, failed to adopt any mea- sures to preserve the peace of the city. Chief Overton of the police depart ment is charged with failure or refus Il to disperse the riot or mob or refusal to carry aid to the sheriff upon the summons of that officer and. adopting
Arizona republican., 1904-09-20
Two Italians Killed in Fidht
 With HOIdupS
REGULAR CHICAGO WAY
A BOld Robbery in a Suburb of the
 City in Which Two Men Overeane Several LabOrers and RaIIroad Hen With Ease. Accuracy and Dispateh.

Chicago. Sept. 19.-Two men were killed and another shot and seriously injured in a battle with hoIdup mn at Riverside. small town on the l. C. railroad, fifteen miles south of Chiea- go, tonight.
 Late tonight robbers broke into section house which was occupied by several Italian labOrers and railroad men, who had retired for the night and made them produc Q the.r money. Instead Of complying with the demand, the Italians rushed on the robbers and tried to Overpower them In the fight that followed. revolvers and knives were used. with the result that two of the Italians were killed and another seriously wounded See ing that they were getting the vo-s- of the fight the other occupants of the section house fled from the place and left the robbers in full possession
 The robbers then searched the pIace and secured S4S5. set fire to the shanty and escaped in the darkness. When the other employees Of the railroad reached the place. the building was lr. flames Three men who had been shot were lying on the floor, but the ire had not reached them The police so far have been unable to learn the names of the men who were murdered
Arizona republican., 1904-09-20
CORONATION OF PEER
Nations Generally Hold AlOof From
 the Festivities.

Belgrade, Sept. 19.-The city which is lavishly decorated is filled with visi- tors but there is no great enthusiasm over the approaching coronation of King Peter, which will occur on We'd nesday.
 Only the governments of Germany. Austria, Italy and Roumania have sent special messages of congratuIation. Other powers will be represented al the coronation in a merely formal manner and some of them. like Great Britain. and Holland, who withdrew their min isters after the assassination of King Alexander and Queen Draga. are talk ing no active part in the affair.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-20
ANALYTICAL JAPANESE.
They Disdained Assistance From Rus
 sians Who Would Save Them.

Moscow, Sept. 19.-Commander Da- bitch of the cruiser Gromoboi, one of the VladivOstok squadron has been in .. terviewed here. He tells the story of the battle of his squadron with Kami- mura practically as it has been told before. He says that during the fight the Gromoboi fired 5000 shells and Commander Dabitch himself was twice wounded.
 He speaks of the Japa nese bravery as fanatical and says: During the sinking of the Japanese transports by the Vladivostok squadron it was almost impossible to save their crews. At one time the water around the cruiser was filled with a thousand Japanese who sank rather than to be rescued. Two were thrown a rope which fell across them, but they deliberately threw off the rope and sank shaking their fists at the Russians
Arizona republican., 1904-09-20
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR HURT
A Serious Accident on the Union Pa-
 cific in Kansas.

Junction City, Kas., Sept. 19.-The Pullman section of the east bound At Iantlc express on the Union Pacific was wrecked six miles west of here shortly after l o'clock this afternoon by the rails spreading. The train was travelling at forty miles an hour. Three Pullman cars left the track and one at the rear O. the train rolled over 9 fifteen foot eEhankment, turning over three times. There were thirty TWO persons in this car. Six of them were seriously injured and the rest received slight but painful injuries. The injured are: Fred s. Coburn of Woonsocket, cut badly about the head; Geo. l.. Paddock of WooHsocket, R. l.. over come by gas and legs bruised; A. Johnson of Providence, R. l. cut about the neck and head, may prove fatal.
 Geo. Engle, a colored D. man DOT ter was badly crushed about the chest. Mrs. H. w. Rice of Providence, R. l.. was bruised on the hio. serious
 Others receiving slight injuries were: Mrs. 4. L. Peck Of Providence, R. l.. bruised about the body and limbs Henry A. Carpenter of Providence. body slightly cut and bruised; Walter $. Grout of Providence, slightly cut about the head; pr. w. H. Carpenter of Providence, limbs and back badly sprained. c. w. Webster of Putnam. Conn.,. sprained shoulder and hand cut; H. Reynolds of Providence. sprained arm. J. Golf and H. Clarke of Charlotte, N. C.. badly bruised.
 The injured were brought to this city and will be cared for here The last two cars e the train were occupied by St Johns commandery Knights Templara No. l, and Calvary com mandery Knights Templar No. 13. both Of Providence. The members were re- turning home from the San Francisco conclave.i
Arizona republican., 1904-09-20
The Probable Nominee of
 New York Democrats
THE FAITHFUL ASSEMBLED
The Late Mayor of New York Seems to Be the Choice of All and Is Fur- ther Backed by the Influence of Judge Parker.

Saratoga, N. Y, Sept. 19.-A major ity of the 450 delegates who will con- stitute the democratic state convention called to meet here at noon tomorrow are in Saratoga. Hotel Hobbies and corridors streets and places of public resort are filled tonight with demo- crats from all parts Of the state, dis cussing the probable action of the con- vention. Since the arrival this morn ing of Former Senator D. B. Hill and Patrick H. McCarren and this evening of Wm. r. Sheehan, August Belmont, Former Senator Edward Murphy, JT., and Chas. F. Murphy, leader of Tam many hall, conferences have been in progress almost constantly. The net result of today's developments is the selection of Duncan Campbell Lee of Ithaca, present chairman of the com mittee, and Geo. Rains of Rochester, to be chairman of the committee on res olutions.
 Otherwise, according to the most au- thoritative information Obtainable to- night. the situation stands as it stood last Thursday night when Judge Park CT left New York City after his series of conferences with various leaders, nothing having been announced as to the prospective candidates at that time.
 There is no diminution of the under current of feeling, which has been in evidence since the delegates began to gather, that unless some compromise becomes necessary the action of the convention will result in the nOmina- ton of Edward M. Shepard of Brock lyn. The belief is prevalent that MT. Shepard has the support of the nation  to the Shepard movement, although no ole in authority will admit that Uther than state conditions will influence this convention. Those who hold to Shepard's nomination think that ire final conferences will eliminate other considerations. The state organization is in harmony with Judge Parker. But there was no indication today Of any thing definite.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-20
MIsTcHENKo's DEATH.
One of the Rumors Heard by a Lon
 don Correspondent.

London, Sept. 2O.--The Morning Posts Shanghai correspondent tele- graphs that there is an unconfirmed rumor there that General Mistchenko commander of the Russian eastern cossack brigade has been killed.
 Other special dispatches from Shanghai report that the Japanese on Sunday last repulsed an attack to the eastward of Yumentzsushan, northeast of Yentai, inflicting heavy loss on the Russians. According to the Daily 'Selegraph's Tlentsin correspondent, General KurOpatkin is in need of SUD- plies, but his orders cannot be filled.
 The Daily Telegraph's correspondent at Chefoo telegraphs a report which he claims emanated from an officer at Port Arthur that the guns at Liaoti Hill fort are worn out from incessant firing and that consequently the land
Arizona republican., 1904-09-20
MONTANA FOREST FIRES
A Mountain Resort in Danger of De-
 structiOn.

Anaconda, Mont, Sept 19.-Forest fires west of this city have prOgresssd so far that there is now danger that the buildings at Noun -alnv'ew Park may be destroyed. The adVa ance of ths. flames is being watched closely by a force of men employed by the railroad company. Should tue danger he great a general alarm will be sounded and a bucket brigade organized There Is plenty of water at the park if II Sould be properly directed.
 Up in Montana along Warm Springs Canyon fully a dczen prospectors' cabins have been burned. In some fu- stances the cabins contained giant powder which was exploded Wood haulers who have piles Of cord wood In the path of the fire are taking the wood to a safe place.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-20
HEATED RESOLUTIONS
How the LeadVilIe Democrats Feel
 Toward Gov. Peabody.

Leadville, Colo, Sept 1S.-The de- mOcratic county convention met here today and selected delegates to tlse state convention.
 The resolutions are very bitter Ia their denunciatiOn of Governor P body, one paragraph sayif his action have shown him to be incapable Of knowing the difference between con stitution and chatteI mortgage
 He is referred to also as an i'm beetle" and stress is laid on the stat ment that he appointed a -Iunaticr for his adjutant general. The Lake councy democracy demands the nomination Of a man who will make peace in Colo- rado and make it to stay"
Arizona republican., 1904-09-20
WEDDING LONG .>EPT SECRET.
Miss Ardine H. De campi Married to
 Springfield Man.

Springfield, ILL, Sept. 1s.-The mar riage on May 90 of Miss Ardine Holing De Campi of 6543 Greenwood avenue. Chicago. to George c. Hickox of this city, was announced today. The cere- mony was performed at CassopoIis. Mich, small station on the Grand Trunk railroad near Niles. No expla- nation is offered for keeping the an nouncement of the wedding secret un- til this time.
 Mir. Hickox is a son of Charles V. Hickox, secretary of the Springfield Coal association. He met Miss De Campi while she was visiting in Spring field last spring. He went to Chicago today to bring his bride here to re- side.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-20
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
FIRST GAME.

ST. LOUIS. 5; CLEVELAND, 1.
 At St. Louis R H F St- Louis .-.-.. -........ 15 1 (ASN Sidiu .--...-- lU Ratteries-Suthof and Sugden
Arizona republican., 1904-09-20
SECOND MANcHURIAN ARMY.
To Be Formed of the Forces Already
 Ordered to the East.

St. Petersburg, Sept. 19.-Acting on the advice of his military advisers, the emperor decided to form a second Man churian army. It will be formed of the corps which are being sent to the fac east and Lieutenant General Linevitch probably will be given command. General Kuropatkin will become the chief of both armies.
 The Associated Press is informed that Kuropatkin will be in complete control of both armies. The latest dispatches leave the situation practi- cally unchanged. There is no truth in the cabled report of a battle progress ing at Mukden.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-20
CATTLE AND SHEEP.

Chicago, Sept. 19.-CattIe receipts 3D. OeO. Texans 2,OOO, westerns 1000. Mar ket 10 to 15 cents lower Good to prime steers $5.60@6.15, poor to medium SS.5O @5.25, stockers and feeders $2.2563.S5, cows d-50G4.50. heifers $2.OOG4S5, can ners $1.5O@2.25, bulls S2.OOG45O, calves $3.O0d6.25, Texas fed steers S4OO65.OO, western steers $3.OO64.OO.
 Sheep receipts 10000. Sheep low. Lambs 10 to 20 cents lower. Good to choice wethers $S.SO@4.25, fair to choice mixed $3.3503.75, western sheep $3.OO0 AGO, native lambs $4.OO96.OO, western lambs $4O065.3O.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-20
TO LEARN MINISTER'S FATE.
Elder Herriek, kokomo, Ind, Will h.
 Vestigate Case of Missing Porter.

Knkomo. Sept. 19.-Presiding Elder H. N. Herrick of Kokomo has under taken an investigation hoping to learn of the fate of Rev. A. D. Alexander pastor of the Alto, Ind. Methodist Episcopal church, who has been mys- teriously absent from his home since conducting a funeral at Warsaw Thursday. Rev. MT. Herrfck went to Warsaw today. Mrs. Alexander is a second wife and several years her hus- bands senior, but she disclaims any domestic infeicity. Several reports are in circulation in the neighborhood, but all lack confirmation. Virlin Alexan der, the missing minister's son, restd ing at Warsaw, thinks his father was a victim of foul play.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-20
GRAIN.

Chicago, Sept. 19.-With worlds shipments increased and larger prima- ry receipts in the United States, lib- eral profit taking in wheat today re- suited in a net decline of 11sc. At the opening December option was 1O91k to 1O912@%. December sold off to 1OS1a. After selling off to 107k the market closed at 1O7k 61OS.
 December corn opened at 5O1s to 5O2s ranged between 495s and 51A, and clos ed at 495s0%.
 December oats sold at S21s and S27s, closing at 321s after opening at 325s6D2l.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-20
"BEFCRE DAY" CLUB.
A Murdering Organiza ion Discovered
 in Alabama.

Montgomery, Ala, Sept 19.-At Prattville, just across the Alabama river. Before Day" club, composed of negroes, has been discovered. There IS great excitement. The body of one white man has been found in the house of negro which had been set on fire.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-20

FOR sALE-Se acres fine land wea located, full water rights under ArEzo- na canal at half value if taken ct azca- F. E. Pascoe. Real Estate and Loa.- sl1O N. Center street.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-20
METALS.

New York, Sept. 19.-Copper was higher in London, closing at e5S. 5s for both spot and futures. Locally the prices showed hardening tendency with lake quoted at $12.62013.O0: electrolytic at $12.5O@12.75, and casting at S12.S71s @12.5O.
 Lead closed at e11. 6s, Sd in London and was also unchanged in the local market at S4206430
 Spelter was unchanged at e22, los in London and at $5.10@5.20 in the New York market
 Silver STE, Mexican dollars 451k.