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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
FAMOUS TATTERsALL,s
Noted Resort Is Known the Wide
 World Over.

From Tlt-Bts.
 It seems a little strange that there are thousands of people the whole world over to whom "Tattersalls' is a household word. and yet who probably could not give you the name of the present prime minister or the archbishop of Canter- bury. And so it has been for long time more than century, and seems likely to continue for centuries to come.
 What interesting stories the generations of Tattersalls could have handed down to us if they had cared to- for they have had intimate relations with many of the greatest men of the last five generations It was at Tattersalrs that Lords Palmer ston and Derby met one May day in 1859 The Derby ministry had just received its deathblow in the commons, and both statesmen had horses in the coming Derby.
 Well, Palmerston.n said the earl you don't expect to win the Derby, 1 hope? Two wins in one week would be too much" q don't know" answered Palm erston. |Mainstones a good horse" Palmerston became prime minister a few weeks later; but his horse did not win the Derby-neither did his great rivals.
 It was at Tattersalrs that Lord Hast ings paid his Derby losses in 1866 amount ing to e103,000 Hermit, fairly broke my heart" he said, but l did not show It. did I?' But 1t would fill column merely to mention by name the men who have become historic for one reason or an- other whose faces have been familiar at Tattersalls. They range from George ". to King Edward; from Lord Eglinton of tournament fame to Lord Rosebery; and from Lord George Rentinck and the Earl of Glasgow to the Duke of Portland of today
 The original Tattersall was training groom to the last Duke of Kingston, and when his patron died he opened the auc- tlon mart which was to become so famous on the site on which St. Georges hos pital now stands. Richard, it is said, laid the foundation of hls fortune when he bought Highfyer for the then enormous sum of e25O0; but he seems to have been a singularly shrewd man, and there is lit tie doubt that he would have got on quite well even without Highf1yer. He quickly established a great reputation as a judge of horse and as a man of strict probity, and his mart was patronized by all the principle horse owners and soon became quite a fashionable resort-"a place where men of position and honor might congregate without breathing the pes tilential vapor that too often surrounds the stables"
 The original mart was approached through an arched passage, at the foot of which was a taproom, the Turf, pat ronized by jockeys, grooms and horse dealers; and it comprised the subscrip- tion room, where bets were recorded and settled, a "garden-like enclosure which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

formed kind of open-air club for patrons of rank" a courtyard with rostrum where the auction sales were held. and large number of stables for the horses. In the center of the enclosure was a pump shrined under pillared dome, which was crowned by bust of George ", Richard Tattersalls good friend and patron.
 When the lease expired in 1865 the mart was moved to it's present quarters in hnlghtsbridge, near to Albert gate where the king-crowned dome still holds It's own in the new courtyard. It is inter- testing to note that the triangular piece of ground in front of Tattersall's, which SO many of our readers must have seen, was once part of village green with q maypole, as well as watch house and a pound, which survived until seventy years ago. Auctions are held on Mon days throughout the year and on Thurs days during the height of the season. And what exciting scenes and what phe- nomenal bidding have been seen at Tat tersalPs
 In September, 1861, Sir Tatton Sykes had bidden 5000 guineas for Fandango, and in his anxiety immediately sprang another hundred. When he was reminded by the auctioneer that he had made the pre- vtous bid as well, he said, Knock him down, MT. Tattersall. knock him down We want to go to the races" But 310O guineas Is a very small figure compared with many in Tattersalrs books. Blair Athol fetched 125O0 guineas, and Meddler 2000 guineas more; Isonomy was knocked down for 5000 guineas/ and Baron Hirsch paid $500 guineas for La F'Iecne as a lilly. But more wonderful than all these figures was the G30,000 which Tattersall's paid for Ormonde.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
INSURGENTS ARE
 CAUGHT IN TRAP
PRESIDENT oRDoNEz OF URu- QUAY SENDS ARMED VESSELS TO WATCH FOR EXPEDITION. ARGENTINA IS PiQUED.

Bucnos Ayres August 2S-A great sensa- ton has been created here owing to the surprising by the troops of the govern ment of an insurgent force numbering 1900 men fully armed and equipped under Colonel Pampillion on a steamer on the Uruguayan coast, but in Argentine terri tory.
 President Ordonez of Uruguay had been warned that preparations were being made for an insurrectionary expedition and despatched two forces with armed vessels to watch for the expedition. At night the government troops attacked the insurgents with a continuous and merci- less fire. Many of the latter swan ashore but eight, badly wounded, were captured The fate of the others is not known.
 The insurrectionary vessel was also captured, and with it a considerable quantity of telegraph apparatus.
 Diplomatic relations between Argentina and Uruguay have become much strained owing to this incident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
RUNAWAY COUPLES
 ARE UNDER FIRE
Columbus, Gay is Gretna Green
 for Alabama
QUESTION IS DISCUSSED
Views on Both Sides of the Problem Are Given and Minister Defends His Course In Marrying
 Girls Under Age.

Columbus, Ga, August 2S.-(Special.)- Quite a lively discussion Is going on here as to the propriety of issuing marriage licenses to and marrying young runaway couples, most of them elopers from the state of Alabama, in this city. Several communications on the subject have ap- peared in the local press and the minis ters in self defense are taking a hand in the discussion.
 For many years it has been custom for runaway couples in east Alabama to come to Columbus. this being the nearest city in the adjoining state and this city has acquired the reputation of being the Gretna Green of Alabama couples who desired to be married under cireum- stances other than prosaic. Often the girls are under age. Frequently girls In short dresses have come to Columbus from points nearly 100 miles distant, vil- lages near Montgomery and Birmingham and 1t can be readily seen that they gre not more than 1t or 16 years of age.
 Wonder is expressed that couples can get marriage licenses under such circum- stances, but thls is explained by the or dinary. who says that when young couple are a long way from home, in a strange city, with no friends or relatives who may aid and advise them. if they wish to get parried the best thing to do Is to marry them. The honor of the young girl often demands that the license be issued. for if it is not she would be placed in a most embarrassing position. Couples often arrive on the night trains from Alabama.
 Local ministers, in explaining why they marry young couples from Alabama and other points give practically the same reason. One minister says over his sig nature: If I had a daughter wandering around a strange city at night with man whom she had determined to mar " l would thank the brother minister who gave her the protection of legal marriage"
 The other side of the question is being presented vigorously. One writer, Con sistency." protests against the marriage of romantic children" and says that the law relative to the issuing of license should be strictly enforced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
REDMOND SPEAKS
 IN CARNEGIE HALL
SAYS THAT IRISH LEAGUE IS NOW IN POSITION TO BOLDLY ATTACK THE ENGLISH GOVERN MENT.

New York, August 2s-John E. Red mond, the Irish leader, and those who came to America with him. Capt. A. J. c. Donelan, Patrick O'Brien, Conor O'Kelley and Mrs. Redmond, were ten dered a reception tonight in Carnegie hall by the New York municipal council of the United Irish League of America. MT. Redmond, Captain Donelan, MT. o'Brien, MT O'Kelley and W. Bourke Cochran spoke. Ten thousand dollars was either subscribed or paid in cash to- wards the fund for carrying the Irish movement on.
 In his speech MT. Redmond said:
 During the two years we have so strengthened our position that we are now in a position boldly to attack the English government. We have met the revival of coercion. Trial by jury had been suspended, 1t has been resumed. The new from of conspiracy by the Irish landlords sued the holders of the land has been met. thanks to the aid of the American fund. Never again will free speech or trial by jury be denied us or arbitrary imprisonment be in- flicted."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
NEGRO CAPTURED.
Mob Taxes Man Charged With Mur-
 dering Georgia Farmer.

Macon, Ga, August 2S.--A few days ago J. A. Bishop, a prominent farmer of Wilcox county. was murdered on an At lantic and Birmingham train by a negro who at once escaped. A search for him has continued and he was located to- night near the village of Rebecca. He refused to leave the public hall. It was at once burned by the mob, and the negro running out, was shot two or three times, though not fatally. He has. 1t is said made a confession duplicating others who are now being sought for. When these are taken the mob now holding the wounded man will decide upon further &C., tion. The name of the negro is Scott.
 The Atlanta and Birmingham road sent out special to Rebecca from Cordele tonight and 1t was filled with people
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
BLOODY AFFRAY IN
 NEW MEXICO TOWN
CONSTABLE IS KILLED AND THREE MEN WOUNDED IN A FIGHT AMONG COWBOYS AT slL- YER CITY.

Silver City, N. M. August 2S.-In a shooting affray here today Constable Per- fecto Rodriguez was killed, Town Marshal Kilburn was fatally, and Patrick Mum and Howard Chenoweth, badly wounded.
 Mum, who is foreman of the Diamond A" cattle outfit, in an effort to influence several of his cowboys to return to the ranch became involved in a fight with one of them Chenoweth a friend of the cowboy Mum was trying to subdue, grab bed Nunn's revolver which the latter had laid aside and began shooting. Nlfnn was hit twice and Rodriguez was shot through the heart. Kiburn then at tempted to disarm chenoweth and was shot in the neck, his wound being eonsid- cred fatal.
 Deputy Sheriff John Caller. armed with a shotgun, then engaged Chenoweth in a duel, and shot the latter in the face and neck The fight occurred on the main street Of the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
LITTLE TAKES CHARGE.
Has Control of Locks on Warrior at
 Tuscaloosa.

Tuscaloosa, August 2S.-(Special)- George K. Little has been appointed gov ernment engineer in charge of all--the locks and improvements on the War rior river. MT. Little has had charge of the Tuscaloosa office since the death of Richard MeCalla and O. E. Strehloe has had charge of the Demopolis office, MT. Strehloe has resigned and the two offices have been put in charge of Mr. Little.
 MT. Little Is the son of Dr. George Lit tie of this city and while he Is young man, has had several years of exper- fence, having served several years. with the government under MT. McCalla He is a young man of great ability.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
:. DRINKING ALABAMA WATER.
people of Columbus Are Glad of the
 Change.

Columbus, Ga, August 2S.-(Special)- The people of Columbus are now quench- ing their thirst with Alabama water again. and 1t is a welcome change from the Chattahoochee river.
 The river water has been used during the past two or three months, the reser- voirs of the Columbus Water Works company failing as a result of the drouth. Heavy rains have fallen recently. how ever. and the reservoirs are now over- flowing. while the branches running Into them are in good condition
 Receiver Greene cut off the river water yesterday, and turned reservoir water into the mains The mains are being thoroughly flushed with Alabama creek water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
Killed in Argument.

Chicago August 2s.-The stockyards strike was the indirect cause of murder late tonight Thomas Osborne, colored man. and white man whose name is un- known were arguing about the strike, when the white man called Osborne "a strike breaker" A fight started and Thomas Dillon, another white man, at tempted to act as peace-maker. Osborne attacked him with a knife, wounding him so badly in the back of the neck that he died within ten minutes. Osborne was arrested
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
BALLOON SIGHTED.
Card Is Dropped Into Mans Potato
 Patch.

Avon, H., August 2s-A balloon SUD- posed to be from St. Louis, en route tc Washington, passed over Avon today going in an easterly direction, and drop fell Into the potato patch of w. H Case. MT. Cace found the card on which had been written, "Will finder please write and tell of balloon passing town or city, George R. Tomlinson. worlds fair grounds care w. E. Smith"
 The balloon was seen by many citizens of Avon. It is estimated that 1t was more than a mile high and going at the rate of twehty miles an hour
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
PREDICTS VICTORY.
Judge Adamson Thinks Parker Will
 Win Hands Down.

Columbus, Ga., August 2S.-(Special )- Judge William c. Anderson, congressman from the Fourth district of Georgia, who was in the city today expressed the opln- ion that not only would Judge Parker carry New York but he would sweep the other doubtful states as we'll and be elected.
 Many thousand business men who us- ually vote the republican ticket will cast their ballot for Parker this year" he said. They know that Roosevelt Is in accord with them in their political prin- ciples, but he Is so peculiar and cratic they are afraid to risk him"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
Labor Leader Sentenced.

Albuquerque, N. NJ, August 8.-o. M. Arinan, president of the Albuquerque Central Labor union, has beeen given a sentence of seventy days, and four other strikers, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad machinists, have been sentenced to sixty days each for assault upon a strike-breaker, In violation of an injunc- tion published by the local court re- gently, restraining the strikers from in- terfering with the new men. The cases win be appealed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
Election Ordered.

Tuscaloosa. August Especial )-The county commissioners have ordered an election to be held on Monday. Septem- Der de for the purpose of determining whether or not a special tax shall be levied for the next twenty years for the support of the public schools of the coun- ty. Considerable interest is being taken in this movement and it Is hoped that the law will go into effect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
Suicide in a Church.

Cincinnati. August 2s-The body of Conrad Ringle was found in Finley Meth odist church today when the tanitor was opening the place for the morning Sum- day school It developed that he re- mained after the Wednesday night prayer meeting and took carbolic acid win sui cidal intent. The empty bottle was found by his side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
NARROW ESCAPE FUR BARNEY OLDF|ELD Machine Crashes Into Fence at
 St. Louis A WATCHMAN IS KILLED oldfeId, Blinded by the Dust from Racers Automobile, Could Not See That He Had complet-
 ed the Turn.
A WATCHMAN IS KILLED

St. Louis, August 2S.-Blinded by the dust thrown by the swiftly moving ma chine of A. C. Webb of Toledo, Barney oldtield of Cleveland O., lost control of his machine in a false start of the fifth event of the worlds fair automobile speed contest today and crashing through the outer fence of the course instantly killed John Scott. a watchman and inflicted injuries upon Nathan Montgomery, ne- gro, from which he died few hours later. Oldheld was painfully injured and his machine completely demolished.
 The accident occurred after a false start The nagman vainly attempted to signal Oldfeld and Webb who were lead ing that the start, was not allowed, but they did not see his flag, and continued around the course at a high rate of speed
 How Accident Happened.
 Shortly after turning the first turn of the mile track Webb secured the lead by a narrow margin. and the men were in a relatively equal position when passing the three-quarter pole. In making the turn Webbs machine skdded and raised blinding cloud of dust that completely blinded OldneId and half smothered him. Not being able to see that he had com pleted the turn, Oldfeld continued his course and crashed through the fence.
 When oldheld failed to appear after Webb had emerged from the dust cloud there was considerable excitement, but it was announced that he was not seriously injured and shortly afterward he WAS driven to the club house in an automobile It was not generally known that the accident had resulted fatally.
 The race, after short delay, was run, being won by Webb by large margin. It was the most important of the day, the prize being the Louisiana Purchase exposition trophy valued at $500.
 The Results.
 Five miles, vehicles weighing SS1 to 1432 pounds-W. J. Winchester. Syracuse, N Y, won. Time. 6:331a.
 Five miles. vehicles weighing 55l to sS1 pounds-W. E. Winchester, Syracuse, N. r., 10-horse power, won. Time, 7:04
 Three mile exhibition-Barney Oldheld, Cleveland, O. Time, S:17 2-5.
 Five miles, flying start stock cars weighing sS1 to 14s2 pounds-Webb Jay, Cleveland. O., won. Time, 7:16
 Five miles, stock cars, carrying four passengers, weighing 1432 to 2204 pounds Ed Godsey, St. Louis, 24-horse powen won. Time, 9:37h.
 Ten miles, flying start, Louisiana Pur- chase exposition $500 trophy vehicles weighing 1432 to 22O4 pounds-A. c. Webb, Toledo, O., 6o-horse power. won. Time, 10:52.
 Ten mile lap race, all types weighing SS1 10 1432 pounds-Webb Jay, Cleveland O., won. Time, 15:12.
 Motor cycle race, five miles-P. Maher. 1A-horse power, won. Time 7:26h
 Five miles. Greyhound stakes-Webb Jay, Cleveland, O.. won. Time, 7O5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
FUNERAL NOTICE,

The friends and acquaintances of Mir. and. Mrs. Claude Hagan are invited to attend the funeral services of their in fant son Harold. from their residence 5oa North Nineteenth street At 4 m interment at SWoodlawn.
 The following gentlemen will sarve as pail bearers; Gordon Woodruff. John IT. Long, Frank N. Robertson, E. Frank Greene
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
AERONAUT SAFE.
Prof. Carl Meyers Returns to St. Louis
 After Trial.

St. Louis, August 2S-Prof. Carl Mey- CTS. the acronaut who started in a race from the worlds fair grounds yesterday afternoon for the Washington monu- ment. and whose balloon landed near St.. , Charles last night returned to the city tocay. Professor Meyers said he landed where he did because he feared he would be unable to catch an upper air current that would take hlm east.
 After. leaving the worlds fair grounds the balloon vas carried In a northwestern iy direction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
Miner Taken bv Mob.

Cripple Creek Coo August 2S.--A. G. Legdu, one of the members of the Vest ern Federation of Miners who was de- ported, returned to Anaconda today and while in the custody of deputy sheriff. was taken in charge by body of armed men. When news of the occurrence reach ed Sheriff Bell, he sent a force of depu- ties in search of the mob and its cap five
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
Hurt In Collision.

Pittsburg. August 2s.-In head-on col- lision between two passenger trains on the Pnttsburg division of the Baltimore and Ohio near Glenwood tonight four persons were severely hurt, and ten or twelve sustained minor injuries T. Lynch, engineer, has both legs crushed and may die.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
DEGREE ISSUED.
Estates of Finland VIII Meet at Hell
 sinafors December 6.

St. Petersburg August 2S.-An imperial decree has been issued summoning the estates of Finland to meet in ordinary session at Helsingfors. December next. ing of the Finland diet will be held in 1907
 The Finnish charter provides for na- tional parliament consisting of. four es- tates, the nobles. the clergy. the burgh- CTS and the peasants. The estates are ronvoked by the emperor of Russia, who Is grand duke of Finland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
Great Horse Dead.

Sacramento, August S.-Rhe Darebyn, one of the oldest stallions at J. B. flag gins Sancho del Paso stud, is dead. The great horse was put to death to rid him of his misery Darebyn had reached the age of 27 years He was imported from Australia by Haggins. The price paid for him was $30 GOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
NINE BODIES RECOVERED.
Fire in Antwerp oil Tanks Now Prac-
 tlcaIly Ended.

Antwerp, August 2S.-The fire in the oil tanks near here continued today but 1t is now practically ended. Nine bodies have been recovered and several are still missing.
 The loss is estimated at 100000 gall Ions and the damage at nearly $2,500,00
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
Drives Off Rrldae.

Columbus, Ga, August 2s.-(Special.)- Allen Clay of Girard, Ala, has filed suit against the city of Columbus for s5000 damages. He drove off a bridge on Twelfth street, resulting in breaking two of his limbs, injuring him for lfe, killing his horse and wreclSng his wagon, he says. He alleges that 1t was the fault of the city in that the guard rail on the side of the bridge was not properly kept up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
pardox to be lnaugurated.

Lima, August 2S.-Joseph Pardox who was elected president of Peru in June last. will be inaugurated September 24 Excitement over the political situation in Peru is lessening It is known that Former President Pierolla. 3Dr. Durand and the people are opposed to revolu- tfafy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
Don at Vluo

London. August 2S.-A despatch to Lloyds from vigo, Spain. says that the Russian auxiliary cruiser Don formerly the German steamer Fuerst Bismarck, has put into that port for water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
To Leave for Manassas.

Tuscaloosa, August &.-tSpecial.) )-Tht Warrior guards. Company F, A. N. G., Capt. w. A. Collier, commander will leave on September 8 for Manassas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
Vice Consul Dead.

Valparaiso, Chile, August &-August Miller Jr., American vice consul here. is dead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
LAPS ARE MAKING
 GALLANT STRUGGLE
The Russians Are Now at
 Their Mercy
CONTEST IS STUBBORN
Shooting on Both Sides at Port Ar thur Was plendid-correspo dent Describes the Tac-
 tics of the laps.

London, August 29.-The London papers this morning have numerous special de- spatches from the far east most of them 5ealing with the position of Port Arthur. It is pointed out that the Japanese tac- ties are very similar to those adopted by General Oyama in 1894, but that granting that the Japanese have penetrated as far ss represented. which is considered doubt ful, there are still formidable forts to be silenced before a general assault is possi- ble. Equal interest is displayed here in what Is regarded as the precarious posi- ton Of General Kuropatldns force.
 According to despatch to the Daily Mail from Koupangtse dated August 27, Russian staff offcersN Nconfess themselves in the dark as to the meaning of the Japanese movements and that conse- cuently they have no definite plan. Ten days ago feeling that Liao Yang would be surrounded General Kuropatldn began to draw his troops nortward. Then on the Japanese retiring he brought them back again but continued his prepara- tions for effecting a retreat. There Is no doubt. says the correspondent that the Russian army is now completely at the mercy of the Japanese whenever they choose to attack.