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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-22
WILL ASK FOR FUNDS.
General Strike Is Predicted In District
 19 on September 1.

Knoxville, Tenn, August H.-President T. J. Smith. of District 19 of the U. M. w. A.. left today for Indianapolis to at tend a meeting of the national executive board on Tuesday, firmly believing that no compromise will be reached in this district and that a general strike will occur on September 1.
 President Smith will ask for weekly allowance of s25o00 for the district dur ing the progress of the strike. There are 5000 union miners in the district. and they believe that they can take 4000 non union men out with them. If this js true the allowance means that each fam fly will receive about s2 per week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-22
News Received in Washington.

vasl ington, August A.-The state de- partment today received the following caclsgram from Minister Griseom at Toki3.
 ''Jacanebe fleet sunk Novik, off Sak- halin |; day
 ] h- full cetails of the attack on the Ncsik ave been received at the Jap anese legation as follows
 Tine protected cruiser Chitose reports .adt the Chitose and the protected cruiser Isushima attacked the Russian e., ,seI Noyik at Karsakovsk, Sakhalin island, on the morning of the 10th. On the niornnH of the 21st the Novik, which has been heavily damaged, was stranded and partly sunk. The Tsushima was hit once in the coal bunker, but the damage has already been repaired. There was no other damage. nor was there a single casualty on either of the Japanese yes sals'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-22
Causes Surprise In London.

London, August 21.-The intervention Of the An. erican squadron at Shanghai In the Japanese operations against the Rus sian cruiser Askold created considerable surprise in official and diplomatic circles here.
 The Japanese legation was at first in- clined tO elleVe that the report that the U,'ted States torpedo boat destroyer Cna'tncey steamed into q position be- tween the Japanese torpedo boat and the Russian cruiser was Shanghai fake, as 1t had understood that the American government would not object to offensive sc,ion against Russian warships in case O. the'l failure to observe Chinese neu- tral ty.
 An official of the legation said
 If the report Is not untrue the Ameri- san ctticer must have had good reason for his ac tion, such as the protection of the American interests which would have been endangered by flying shells.
 ..Iapan has been very reluctant 10 send ships into the harbor, for she recognized the II ternational character of Shanghai. and that the laws of neutrality demanded that China should order the Askold and Grazovol to dismantle or leave the port, and that she having given the order and the Russian ships having refused. it was then incumbent for Japan to act thereby protecting Chinese neutrality. and at the same time exerting her rights as a bellgerent. It would never have done to permit Russian ships to remain in Chinese port, deliberately and ayowedly violating the neutrality of the country.
 Whatever reason actuated the Ameri- can commander. If he really did as re- ported, it Is certain that no complications will follow"
 Will Enforce the Measures.
 It is believed at the Japanese legation that if the American commander inter- vened to preserve Chinese neutrality, the American government will take measures to enforce it. The foreign office has as- serted to time of the arrival of the Ask old and Grozovoi at Shanghai that it was not the business of Great Britain to in- terfere but that it was China's duty to observe strict neutrality, and 1t has gone so far as to urge her to adopt this policys
 In the opinion of British officials if the Russian sAIps fail to diSmantle, they must take the consequences. At the same time international interests cannot be per- mitted to suffer the result of misdirected fire, in case of a battle and that 1t ia stated that the British consul general probably will be instructed to support ths American consul general In urgent repre- sentations to the Tao Tai that he shal. take measures to compel respect for Cht- mas neutrality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-22
Troops Fight HeroicaIIy.

St Petersburg, August 21.-Emperor Nicholas has received the following mes- sage from General Stoessel, commander of the military force at Port Arthur. dated August 16:
 .'.he Japanese made a two days att tack on our position on the uglovai mountains near Louisia bay. All their attacks were repulsed.
 ''The Uglovia, Visokai and Divisionaia mountains remain In our hands.
 The enemys losses were very great.
 The following officers particularly dis tirkuifhed themselves: General Kondra- t.rko, Colonel Irnann. Lieutenant Col crel 1olchino and Captain Andrieff
 ''This morning a representative of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-22
HEALTHY DEMAND IN CLOTH.
Business for India Was Difficult to
 Negotiate.

Manchester, August H.-There was a healthy demand in the clol.. market last week, resulting in a fair turnover, though the latter was unequally distrib- uted. China took a good many lines of standard qualities. though the trade in these lines were of less volume than recently.
 The business for India was difficult to negotiate, though a fair proportion of the offers found acceptance. Higher grades of finishing cloth were in good demand. Yards were quieter. especially in qualities for the home trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-22
Envy the Americans.

London, August 22.-The morning news papers today show a disposition to re- serve their opinion on the Shanghai in- cidents. The Standard in an editorial. however, says:
 "The spirited and energetic action of the American authorities must move our admiration. not unmixed with envy The British public would be glad to know where our powerful China squadron rs at this moment, and what 1t is doing, ana why the lead in defending Chinese nsu- trality should be surrendered tamely to the Americans. The foreign office might well take example from the Washing ton state department"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-22
severe Wind in chicaao.

Chicago. August 11.--A severe wind and electrical storm passed over the city this evening, doing much damage in the sub urbs. Several small fires were started by the lightning, and the downpour of rain was so heavy that many basements were flooded and much damage done to property. Northwest of the city hundreds or acres of corn were beaten down by the wind and rain and much of 1t will be lost
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-22
Greatest Fight of Modern Warfare.

Vladivistok, August A.-The following additional details of the fight on Tsu island between the Russian Vladivostok squadron and Vice Admiral Kamimura's 8 vessels are supplied by the Russian cor respondent of the Associated Press:
 The cruisers Rossia and Gromoboi. two of the survivors of our brave squadron. are again in this port, after the most des- rerate battle of modern naval warfare. Half of the officers and forty per cent Of the men were killed or wounded in the unequal fight. The gallant Rurik was lost end the Rossia and the Gromoboi became almost helplessly crippled, but there Is grim satisfaction fin knowing that they carried out their orders, fighting so as to weaken Kamimura's squadron with the object of allowing the Port Arthur squadron to force the passage of the Korean straits, which had hitherto been smpassabla"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-22
Buildings Wrecked In Minneapolis.

Minneapolis. Minn.. August H.-The worst wind and rain storm in the history of this place broke here last night about s:30, when three storms, from north. west and east, gathered and broke over the city. Hundreds of buildings were badly damaged. all the great wire systems were paralyzed, and thousands of beautiful shade trees were uprooted For three minutes the wind blew at the rate of ninety miles hour and the rain fell in torrents. So far known two people are dead. They are:
 Richard Hillslsbick. Great Northern op- orator at Minneapolis Junction, killed by lightning
 Unknown woman.
 Several persons were injured but none s.rs, us,y.
 The center of the storm seemed to hit the business district at the corner of Ncolet avenue and Sixth avenue. The damage here and elsewhere will run to $1, ,00O.c00
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-22
Confined to Che Foo.

Che Foo, August 21.-It has been of fcially. confirmed here that the Russian cruiser Novik was sunk today off Kor- sakovsk by the Japanese protected cruis- CTS Chitose and Tsushima. Korsakovsk Is q port on the southern coast of Sakhalin. off the coast of Siberia, and about $50 miles northeast of Vladivostok
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-22
Speyer Elected Manager.

Mexico City, August 21.-Lawrence B. speyer has been elected manager of the Catholic Bank of this city. new finan- cial institution which has in a short time gained strong position The first branch or tnis bank will soon be established in Puebla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-22
Great Damage Around Hector.

Hector. Mnn., August 2l.-A tornado ton miles northeast of this place caused damage estimated in the thousands. Lightning struck many houses, burning ten to the ground. The particulars are hard to obtain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-22
THE WEATHER.

washington, August 21.-Follow- { Ing IS the weather forecast for Ala { nana' Scattered showers and thun- | ders Monday and Tuesday, ! Light variable winds. <
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-22
American Vessel Intervenes.

Shanghai, August H.-Shanghal was thrown into fever of excitement this af- ternoon by the arrival of a Japanese tor- pedo boat which was sighted coming in from the south at 4:30 O clock She passed Woo Song at full speed and started up the river Ju for Shanghai. The United States torpedo boat destroyer Chauncey slipped her cable and followed the Japa- nese destroyer.
 The Japanese boat was cleared for ac. ton. She anchored off the Cosmopolitan dock, where the Russian cruiser Askold Is undergoing repairs. The Chauncey came to anchor practically between the dock and the Japanese destroyer.
 A foreign pilot ship reports having seen Japanese battleship and two cruisers cruising sixty miles outside of Woo Sung.
 There are at present no Chinese men-of- war in this port but the Tao Tai has telegraphed that a Chinese cruiser be sent immediately. The Russian consul general here fatly refuses to dsarm the Askold and the Russian torpedo boat de- stroyer Grozovoi, or to order them to leave the harbor.
 Cannot Protect Foreigners.
 The Tao Tai has notified American Consul Goodnow, who Is the dean of the the foreign settlements. He contends that Russia ignores the orders issued by China, and that China has not the means of making her obey them.
 Consul Goodnow has called a meeting of the consular body to take joint action for the protection of foreign inhabitants. The Askold has docked adjacent to the warehouses here of the Standard oil com- pany which are valued at over $1.000, 900. The Standard oil company has demanded protection for its property from Consul Goodnow.
 The dock where the Askold lies Is owned by British interests. On one side of this dock Is German and Dutch property and on the other side American property. There are eight American, one German, two British and four French warshipa here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-22
Russian Vessel is Reached and Abandoned on Coast 55O
 Miles Above VIadTOstOck
JAPS PRAISE BRAVERY OF
 PLUcKY CREW AND OFFICERS
Vessel Is Run Down by the Cruisers Chitose and Tsushlma, and
 Not a Man Is C Lost.

TokIo, August 2f, 5 p. n.-After a severe engagement with the protected cruisers chltose and Tsushima, the ureyhounds of the Japanese navy, the fleet Russian cruiser Novlk has been vanquIshed. The fight occurred today after the Novk, in sinking condition, was run ashore in korsakovsk harbor, on the island SakhaIin.
 The details of today's fight are not known here, but it is evident that the Chitose and Tsushima caught up with the Novik yesterday and that a running flight ensued. The contest was resumed and terminated early this morning. Cap- Nain Sukeyichiro TAkahashi, who is in command of the Chitose, reported the engagement in brief telegram which raached the navy department here this afternoon. He says he first attacked the Russian cruiser Saturday afternoon and that on Sunday morning he inflicted heavy damage upon her. The Novik nearly sank, but was beached at Korsa- kovsk shell from the Novik struck the Tsushima in bunker. Temporary repairs. however, rendered the Japanese cruiser seaworthy and she continued to fight. The Japanese suffered no casualties.
 The imperial Prince Yorihoto, of the House of Higashi- i-Fusimi, is second in command on board the Chitose. Captain sento commanded the Tsushima.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-22
Port is in Fever of Excite
 mtnt Over Developments
SITUATION GROWS SERIOUS
American Torpedo Boat chauncsy Steams in Between Japanese and Russian Vessels and Further
 complioates Matters.

Che Foo August 22.-Noon-The first detailed ntws of the general assault on Port Arthur. indicates that a tremen- dous conflict Is raging and that victory Is hanging in the balance.
 Che Eco. August @ d1 a. m.)-The Jap anese have swept the Russians from Pigeon Bay and captured the mortimer most fort of the western line of inner de- lenses at Port Arthur. The Russian ar- tillery prevents the Japanese occupying the fort on Pigeon Bay.
 Tien Tsn. August 2l C1 p. m m)--Lieuten- ant Newton A. McCully United States navy, who has been observing the oper- ations at Port Arthur for his government has arrived here. He left Port Arthur. on junk August 14 and came via shan Hai Kwan. The lieutenant acted as an escort for three French women from Port Arthur. He left here this morning for Vladivostock, via Sing Ming Ting.
 Mukden August 21-The belief Is in- ereasing here that the Japanese do not intend to make direct attack on Gen. eral Kuropatlxins position at Liao Yang. The movements of the Japanese and other information indicate that they will try rather to force an engagement In the vi- einity of Mukden
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-22

Japanese army, Major Yamaoka. pre- sented himself at our advanced post with a letter signed by General Nogi and Ad- uirai Togo, demanding the surrender of ie fortress. The proposal was, Of course, rejected.
 T have the happiness to report that the troops are in excellent condition and hat they fight heroically."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-22
ALL READY FOR
 NATIONAL SHOOT
TEAMS FROM FIFTEEN STATES INCLUDING ALABAMA ARE ON HAND LT FORT RILEY TO TAKE PART.

Junction City, Kas., August H.-Every- thing Is in readiness for the commence ment of the national shoot at the new national range on the Fort Riley reser- vation, which will begin at o'clock tomorrow morning. This will be the greatest small arms competition that has ever been held in the United States There are fifteen states represented by their national guardsmen here tonight They are Kansas. Connecticut, Alabama. Maryland, Georgia, District of Columbia. Massachusetts. Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Washington.
 In addition to the state teams the army Is represented by team from the cav airy and infantry. The navy is repre- scented by one team and the marine corps by one team. Each team Is composed of eighteen men.
 In the national competition there will be three matches, the national teams match, the national individual match and the national pistol match. The team shoot will be of three days duration. The na- tional individual shoot will be 8 two days contest. The marksmen wi-i use the reg ular carbine or rife, and in shooting will fire two sighting shots and ten shots for record at each range.
 In the national pistol match there will be three kinds of fire-slow timed and rapid, and with ten shots for each at a distance varying from twenty-five yards to seventy-five yards.
 Regulation army pistols will be used
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-22

for two blocks below Robert were dam aged. The Davidson building at the cor ner of Fourth and Jackson, was unroofed. the entire roof being picked up and blown on top of an adjoining building. The storm then swooped across Smiths park, levelllng all of the shade trees. Half dozen wholesale houses facing on the park were all damaged to a greater or less extent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-22
Many Structures Wrecked.
Four Killed in Glencoe.

Glencoe, Minn. August 21.--A tornado struck the townships of Rich Valley and Bergen Saturday night about o'clock, killing four persons-Mary O'Donnell, aged 13, daughter of Patrick O'Donnell. and the 7year-od son of Anthony O'Don- nell. and Frederick Gross and his mother, and destroyed thousands of acres of grain and many barns, houses and sheds. The storm extended over many counties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-22

St. Paul. Minn., August 2i.-Fifteen peel lle were killed in the fierce tornado wrich overwhelmed the Twin Cities and which wrought devastation in other parts of the s;aa. last night. The aggregate property loss is oonservatively placed at S3eUN,,0O. Of this St. Paul suffered to the extent of about S10oO,OoO, Minneapolis damage estimated at 1000, while in tlis outside districts 1t Is feared that $5aO5 500 .sia not cover the damage.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-18

A middle aged resident of Virginia.
who always shoots with the cosliest
and newest Of guns. has never owned
q fowling piece iu his life 10 Is doubt
ul If he has sufficient capital to buy
one Recently a discovery was made
10y q party of shooters from New York
who shot with him near Currimck
few days before wild ducks were out
lawed in this state He had a beauti.
ul gun tina had never been used The
price Of it was $3.50, a big one in these
days He shot two days and dlsap-
peared, to return withint twenty-four
hours with another weapon Of differ
ent make. but quite as costly with
that he also shot two days. An nquls-
itive member of the club learned Gun
manufacturers know pretty well who
are the good shots of the world they
know that our Virgnian can hold his
own with Grover Cleveland; they ship
him a gun C. 0. d.. with the privilege
of trying it two days. he depositing
the price and freight charges with the
express company ne shoots two days
aad returns the gun as not quite TO his
liking. That's all His two days with
the finest gun in the world cos So
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-18
TRAGEDY Averted.

"Just in the nick of time our little
boy was savyd," writes Mrs w. Wat
kins of Pleasant City, Ohio. "Pneu-
monia had played sad havoc with him
and a terrible cough set in besides
Doctors treated him, but he grew
worse every day At length we tried
Or Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, and our darling was saved.
He's now sound, and we'll" Every
body ought 10 know, it's the only sure
cure for Coughs, Colds and all Lung
diseases. Guaranteed by F. B Lille
& Co, druggist. Price soc and 81 co.
Trial bottles free.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-18

Graduates of Bowdoin college had a
dinner in Washington the other eve
ming. President Hyde was present and
told the story of how a Bowdoin pro
fessor was bowled over by Maine
fisherman. The professor was stroll
ing along the seashore one afternoon,
when he met a native wearing high
rubber boots and carrying clam
rake The two fell into conversation
AID the college man gave his new
found acquaintance a great deal OF
scientific information regarding FISH,
CLANS. oysters. etc. In fac, he rather
took the attitude of teaching the man
his business. Al length the native
said. "say mister seoin' you're so
doggone smart. won't ye tell me wheth-
er diggin' clans is hshm or farmin,
huh?"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-18
GOING TO SIBERIA.
Big Wages Proving Big Inducements
to Santa Fe Men.

Meu en- all roads are beginning 10
Yield lo NE brilliant offers made by
the management of Che Trans.slberien
railroad Conductor Clark Ward and
Engineer Frank Scott are the last two
Santa Ne men Who have dropped heir
positions to go Several others lef
over a week ago and are now ia san
Francisco They win wait tor Ward
ami scotd before proceeding on their
journey 10 the Far East
The Trans Siberian people are after
not only engineers and conductors but
are Offering Inducements to railroad
officials Horace G. Burt. formerly
president Of the Union Pecldc. it IS
said, has accepted the onioe of chief
consulting engineer of the Trans
Siberlan railway a a salary of S100.
600 a year Mr. Bur- is to remain in
The employ Of the company at least
one year His work win be to plan
Improvement along The Orenberg and
Tashkend Trans Baikal and Trans.
Siberian railways
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-18
BEN CRAVEN'S
GHOST AGAIN
Was Seen Last Mon
day Near La Junta
Colorado

Pawnee. oklag March 1S.-Last
Monday morning a telegram was re-.
ceived at he sheriffs office stating
that the notorious Ben Crayens had
been captured at La Junta. Colo. and
was held awaiting the action Of Paw.
nee county authorities Sheriff
shockey was in Saltwater, nut was
Immediately notified and authorized
by County Attorney Conley to go after
this much wanted criminal BY the
time Mr. Shockey reached Newton
Kas Monday night a second tele-
gram was handed him from the Colo
RADIO sheriff, stating that it was a case
Of mistaken identity. and that the
prisoner had been released. but was
still there Acting on this infof'ma-
tion, Mr shockey came back home
Ben Cravens Is wanted on three dis
tinct charges OF murder The state
OF Kansas wants him for killing a
penitentiary guard the United States
wants him for the killing Of Bateman
at Red Rock. and Pawnee county
wants him for The killing of Johnson,
west of this city Who discovered
that the wrong man had been arrested
was not stated but Mr. shocltey felt
that the fellow sull hanging around
La Junta was evidence enough that it
was not Crayens
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-18

Many OF them measured wits with him,
ard few scored victory. On one occa-
sion young Frenchman tried his best
to anger the prelate, hen Mgr Far
ley, by scoffing at religion and clergy
men Failing in this, he resorted to
sheer impudence, saying: 81 am in
formed that in Madagascar, whenever
they hang priest they hnng a donkey
along with him The young man
laughed and Mgr Farley looking at
him mildly. said Wei. let us both
be thankful my young friend, that we
are not in Madagascar"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-18
Nothlna More Dangerous

Than Cutting Corns The Foot-Ease
Sanitary Corn Plasters cure by alb
sorption. Something entirely new.
The sanitary oils and vapors do the
work. Sold by all druggists 25c or by
mail Sample mailed FREE. Address,
Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-18

Il owe my whole life to Burdook
Blood Bitters. scrofulous sores Gov
cred my body. / seemed beyond cure.
3. B. B has made me a perfectly wen
woman" Mrs Chas, Hutton, Beryille,
Mich.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-18
lnvaIuabIe for Rheumatlsm.

have been suffering for the past
few years with a severe attack of
rheumatism and found that Ballard's
Snow Liniment was the only thing
that gave me satisfaction and tended
to alleviate my pains March gath.
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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-18

Laban w Haughey of Sou h
Charleston, O., has received the vet
eran degree in Odd Fellowship on ac-
count of his long membership In the
order. Mr. Haughey was initiated into
The order in 1852 and is now the oldest
living member in Ohio
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-18

which this material has been subject
ed, being the atmospheric test. which
includes the exposure cf the cloth to
the weather for thirty days. Il has
been found so far that the American
goods hold their color much better
than the British material.