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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-09-21
Assault in Force Imminent, It Is
Said, and May Be TAX.
ing Place.
NEWS AT TOXIC FROM MuKDEN
Japs Vigorously Smelling the Russian
Positions at That Point
st. Petersburg Hears of No Movement
Except the Reinforcement Of
ofthe Jap Armp-Oya.
mas Captures ut
Liaoyang.

st. Petersburg, Sept. 19.-Late in the
day dispatch was received from Cen
eral kuropatkin announcing that Gem
erals Rennenkampff and Samsonoff are
conducting important "Reminiscences
which have resulted in rather heavy
fighting, with many casualties.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-09-21
Half Million Dollar Fire III HALIFAX

Halifax, N. s., Sept. 16.-A fortunate
shift of wind saved Halifax from de-
struction by fire, but the city suffered
loss of half million dollars in the
business part of the water front, and
the progress of the flames was only
stayed by the dynamiting of dozen
buildings. by sailors from the feet and
soldiers from the garrison.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-09-21

Grand. Rapids, Mich, Sept. 19.-Tn
the superior court Judge Newman
sentenced James McCool and ]. Clark
Slocum, who pleaded guilty to bribery
In the Lake Michigan water deal Mt
the last term of court. filming them $500
each. This is the amount of the bribc
they were charged with taking.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-09-21
Bank RobDcr Shot ana Killed,

Coshocton. O., Sept 1G.-Alya Rivers
was instantly killed while robbing the
bank at Warsaw. The village marshal
emptied a shotgun into him. His two
companions escaped, but are being fol-
lowed by posse.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-09-21

Correspondent. These amount to two
generals, 25G officers and 21,SO0 SOL
,dicfs. In addition 1873 guns were lost.
The material losses include fortifica-
tons costing $aO,OOOOOO.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-09-21
Manchester Markets.
Corrected weekly by NJ. I. B. Richmond.
Additional Coach Excursion Data. In
the st. Louis Exposition via
TO r

From Sept. IS to November 10 the
!: g. r: II. will sell coach excufaion
tickets from Manchester to st. Louis
and return on Sundays, Mondsys, Tues
days, Wednesdays and Thursdays Of
each week at Q rate of $3.50 for the
round trip. Tickets good for one week
from date OF sale. Fl. G. PIERCE,
3Swl Agent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-09-21
Annual Convention

Following is the program of the
twenty-seventh annual convention of
the Collins Grove Sunday School
Association to be held at the NJ. E..
Church, Masonville, September 25,
1904.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-09-21

Maya saki, Sept. 1G.-A British sail
ing vessel, supposed to be the British
bark Lucia, struck a mine recently OFF
Port Arthur. One person of those on
board was rescued. 1t is considered
probable that the vessel was running
the blockade.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-09-21

Dcs Moines, Ia. Sept. IL. - Off,
GERS at Winfield. Ia. have given up the
hunt for the Rock Island train rob-
bers. The suspects have eluded their
hunters successfully SO far.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-09-21
Russian Loss Via Paris.

Paris, Sept. 17.-Exact figures of the
Russian losses In killed, wounded and
missing in the operations before Lao.
yang from Aug. 10 to &c have been
received by the general staff, accord
ing to The Journals st. Petersburg
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-09-21
Death on Burning Bridge,

saltwater, MIMI, Sept. 1.-THE
bridge across Lake St. Croix caught
fire and when the fire apparatus and
the crowd attempted to cross 1t, 1t fell
into the water about twenty feet be-
low. Two persons were killed and
FIVE injured
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-09-21

Atlantic, Ia, Sept. 10. - During the
monetary absence of Cashier G. H. Mil
] Ter an unknown thief entered the Rock
Island freight office here and made OF
with $1,545 from the cash drawer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-09-21
Nominated for Congress.

Sioux City, H., Sept. 18.-P. D. Van
Oosterllout, m Orange City attorney,
was nominated for congress by the
Eleventh district Democratic conven-
ton.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-09-21
Japs Demand stoessel,s surren1er.

st. Petersburg, Sept. ia dispatch
from Lieutenant General Stoessel,
commander of the Russian military
lorccs ut Port Arthur, says the yupu..-
ese are actively constructing fortifica-
ton on the Samhon mountain and Mt
other points and that they continue to
lombard the forts and harbor. On
Sept. they threw $50 shells into the
town. The Japanese, the dispatch
adds, have issued proclamation to
the Russian troops, demanding their
surrender.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-09-21

Until the trust evil is stamped out
there is little chance for honest men
in commercial pursuits. The doctor
or the lawyer who resorts to unpro-
fessional and dishonorable practices
soon becomes an object Of scorn, but
for some reason, probably the moral
apathy of the public, the trust mana
ger seems to flourish like green
bay tree.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-09-21
Spanish War Veterans Meet.

st. Louis, Sept. 19.-The first annual
national encampment of the United
|. Spanish war veterans has commenced
ut the worlds fair grounds.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-09-21

Paris, Sept. 19.-The correspondent
of The Matin at Chefoo says he learns
from an official source that the Japan
csc are preparing for decisive at
tack upon Port Arthur, and that troops
are daily being landed ut Dalny with
powerful cannon.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-09-21
DISAPPEARED; FOUND. DEAD


Had Trouble with Her
Husband.
Cleveland, o., Sept. 15.-The body of
a young woman was found crowded
into trunk which was picked up in
the water under coal dock on the
lake front. A half dozen detectives
were at once placed on the case, with
the result that later the body was
identified rs that of Mrs. Inez Smith,
of 95 Oregon street, this city.
The woman disappeared on Sept. G..
That she was murdered and her body
plnced in the trunk and thrown into
the river thepolice say is certain. Some
time ago the woman applied for d.
vorce, alleging that her husband, Sam
uel Smith, had another wife living
whom he married in 1892.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-09-21
PRINCE BISMARCK DEAD

Son of tho "Iron Chancellor" Coos to the
Grave II Disappointed AIan-His
Early Indiscretion.
FREDERICKSBURG, Sept 10.-Prince Her
bert bismarck died yesterday morn
ing ut 1915 o'clock. The end was
painless. Since he ceased to be for
cirn minister on the Retirement of his
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-09-21
= Rein forcements for tho Jap,,

st. Petersburg, Sept. 10. = General
sakharoff has reported to the general
staff, under date of Sept. II: "The
arrival of considerable reinforcements
is noticeable at the advanceposts along
the whole of the enemy's front, and
especially near the village of Bianiupu-
"a and east Of the railway towards
the Yentai mines."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-09-21

London, Sept. 19.-It is asserted in a
dispatch from Toxic to The Express
that the Japanese are vigorously she'll
ing the Russian positions at Mukden,
preparatory to a general advance, and
endeavoring by wide turning move
ment to cut off General Kuropatkin's
retreat. The Japanese armies, the dis
patch adds, are disposed in the same
relative positions as in the fighting be-
fore Liaoyang.
No Decisive Advance for Some Days.
st. Petersburg, Sept. 10, 2 a. H.
Reports that General Kuroh is push.
ing on northeast Of Mukden are not
borne out by official kilograms that
have been received here. According to
the latest advices the japanese forces
continue to increase at Bianiupuza and
Yentai. A decisive advance in the d.
rection Of Mukden is, therefore, not
expected to occur for some days. Mean.
while indications increase of the prob
ability Of the Japanese meeting with
resistance. The Russian forces at
Mukden undoubtedly are very large,
and every days delay enables the com.
mander-in-chief to perfect hisdefenses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-28
LeIshman 6 Co.'s Cotton Letter.

The unexpected happened in the cotton market this week Prices were sent up- ward with a rush on bad crop reports and talk of heavy deterioration in the crop.
 The estimate of Theodore Price of a crop barely exceeoing 10,500.0O0 bales was used as a bull card and this coupled with the over extended short interest made 1t an easy matter for the bulls to mark up prices of cotton futures.
 While the outlook for bumper crop Is still good it must be admitted that the crop had deteriorated considerably since the last government report was issued It Is well known that there Is always more or less deterioration during August and September, but owing to the indictment weather it is thought that the percentage Is greater this year than 1t has been for some time. Therefore the next government report due at noon on September Is expected to show the condition as being materially reduced from that of last month.
 The plant is in a very tender state at the present time and any bad weather must necessarily do serious damage Clear weather Is needed to bring the crop through and as this is the season of the year when snowery conditions pre- dominate, 1t Is evident that the crop is in fair way to become greatly in- jured and thus materially reduce the yield
 Taking all in all. we are inclined to advise conservative purchases of cotton at current prices for the present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-28
BETTER WEATHER
 CAUSED SELLING Heavy Receipts Are Predicted
 for Next Week MARKET BECOMES NERVOUS Considerable lrregularIty Was Also Shown and In First Hour Slight
 Net Advance Had
 Been Made.
MARKET BECOMES NERVOUS

New York, August N.-The cotton mar ket opened better than due on the Liver pool cables and steady at decline of points to an advance of 1 point Selling was encouraged by favorable weather and predictions for heavy receipts next week, while 1t was also rumored that recent bulls had taken the short side for a turn, but shorts were apprehensive of a reaction following yesterdays sharp break. and offerings were promptly ab- sorbed
 At first trading was fairly active and fluctuations showed nervousness and con- siderable irregularity. but toward the end of the first hour the market was mar rowed to net advance of about 10 points It looked very much as though the professionals had been getting evened up for over Sunday.
 Receipts of cotton at the ports today were s725 bales against 31sO last week and SIS last year. For the week, 10000 bales against S25Ss last week and 6S1s last year. Today's receipts at New Or leans were ss6 against 46 last year, and at Houston 5376 against 119 last year.
 New York, August 27.-Cotton dull: gross receipts 20,550; stock 25,b91; exports to Great Britain 1457; continent 125.
 Total today and consolidated net re- ceipts S274; exports to Great Britain l657; continent 1866; stock so,9O5
 Totals since September 1, net receipts ', ,7S9, ,7S6; exports to Great Britain 2,514,- 7s5: France 69913S; continent 2,59S,5s1; Ja- pan 46, ,697; Mexico 27942.
 New York Cotton Futures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-28
TRADING IS VERY DULL AND NARROW Monotony Relieved by Talk of Rate Cutting in the West WHEAT CROP SHORT OF 'O3 Trading Becomes Rather Animated In the Final Dealings, With Practi-
 caIly the Whole List Show
 Ing Upward Movement
WHEA1 CROP SHORT OF '03

New York, August 27.-There Is little ! to be said for today's stock market. Trad ing during the greater part of the brief session was very dull and narrow, and the tone was rather irregular. London sent lower prices and renewed activity in the commodity markets probably ac- counted for the attitude of the trading element.
 A private estimate that the wheat crop is now some millions below that of 1903 had it's effect. The monotony of the day was relieved by talk of rate-cutting on railroads in the west for fall business. Rumors of strike on the local elevated lines were authorltatively denied There were fractional declines at the opening in St. Paul, Union Pacific. Atchison and N and W. The half-point break In can adian Pacific was natural in view of the proposed stock increase. The list stead jed somewhat after the early reaction uE- der the lead of St Paul, which was taken in large amounts. Reading also came In for some attention.
 The publication of the bank statement showing a much smaller loss oI easn than had been anticipated was of senu- ,pental value, even though the statement was based upon the so-called system or declining averages Trading became rather animated in the final dealings, with practically all of the active list sharing in the upward movement.
 The market closed firm with prices Tn some instances better than the previous days close. St. Paul made net gain or 1ss and Reading 13s Another telegraphlo transfer of $50O0O0 to Chicago was made by the sub-treasury. Total sales or ponos' par value, $1,27O0OO.
 The deterioration in grains has been considerable, and speculation has been ex- cited with prices at an advance of from 45 to S5 points for the week. but the ad- vance has resulted largely from forced covering and the market is now regard ed as in an exceedingly delicate position. Damage reports relating to spring wheat have been less sensational, and reliable authorities practically agree upon total yield of 575, 900, 900 bushels, but this will not leave any material surplus for ex- port Wheat prices toward the end of the week made marked recessions from those of last Monday, and it is expected that the government report, due September 10, will show that the damage has been greatly over-estimated by private experts.
 In reviewing the crop conditions, the conclusion Is reached that the total har- vest will be larger than that of last year, while higher prices will naturally give the farmer large returns, and increasing the buying power of the south and west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-28
Southern Railway Co.
Schedule In Effect May q4. 1908,

Schedule In Effect May "A, 1908. Trains leave Birmingham AS fololws: ed0 a. m.-No. sS. for Atlanta Washing
 ton. Baltimore, Philadelphia
 New York and the East. Pulls
 man Drawing Room Sleeping
 Car, Birmingham to New
 York.
 s;p0 ?. m.-No. 1p for Montevailo Ma
 ples11ie Selma and way sta-
 tions.
 i1;B p. m.-No. sB. for Columbus, West
 Point Winona- Greenwood
 and Greenville; also Sheffield
 and Florence and North Ala bama points
 t:fo pm.-No. 15. new train, for Cordova,
 Oakman. Corona and way sta- tions; also Biossburs. s:l5 D. m.-No. 22 for Anniston and way
 tations; also Talsd-ga- ! snb ?. m.--No. 36 for Atlanta. Jackson.
 vile and all Florida points:
 also Charlotte Richmond.
 Washington. New York and | the East. Pullman Sleeping Car Birmingham to Jackson-
 vlle; also Birmingham to l Richmond Va. 1e:so ?. m.-No T. for coiuubus. West
 Point. Winona, Greenwood
 and Greenville. Pullman Draw
 ing Room Sleeping Car Rir-
 minghnm to Greenville. 1o.s6 D. m.--No. 21, for Selma. Mobile and
 way stations. Pullman Draw
 ing Room Sleeping Car Bir-
 minghnm to Mobile. l1sso D m.-No ss, new train. for Atlanta. Anniston and way stationa, Pullman Drawing Room Bieepins Gar Birmingham to Atlanta, aieopfns oar can ba occupied at Onion station s'so ?, m.
 l For dstaiied infsrma ton and sleeping cor reservations apply passenger office ,Norrsp Hotel building Telephone af !. N. HARRISON. Dist. Pasa- Ast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-28
cothran 6 Co.'s Market Letter.

By C.. W. Lee & Co.
 After this break of 40 points and over, things look different. We are not satisfied that the short interest has covered to an extent that would allow a further col lapse.
 In fact. from the action of the market today. there is almost as much cottton wanted around 101zc as there was around 91zc. There will be the scare of a poor weekly on Tuesday, the fear of poorer bureau on Friday, and the fear of an- other twist of shorts.
 This sort of atmosphere is not con- ducive to bear hammering. and so we don't look for much more of a decline for the moment. In fact cotton would seem to be in position to advance easily as soon as buyers start the ball rolling once more. We would not hesitate to buy on any break now, and we don't care to risk the short side until we have more cotton.
 Stocks-The close was firm although activity was confined to very small num- Ter of stocks. Strength In St Paul was propapiy dominant influence Bank state rnent colorless, and for that reason better than the street had expected Traders did not seem to have much stocks to sell to even up over the end of the week. Union Pacific was bid up quietly without find- ing any sellers of long stocks. There was some selling of car foundry issues on uniavorable trade reports Sales to- day, 223.S47.
 Wneat-The strength in Liverpool caused somewhat higher opening in wheat here this morning. but longs were quick to take advantage of 1t, causing the arket 10 weaken off considerably. There was not much strength until later in the session. When shorts. aided by bad crop reports rom the Red river valley dis tricts, covered. where there was more complaints of black rust.
 one or the Chicago experts in the ser wee or Prngle, said: Tn all my experi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-28

Cash quotations were as follows: Flour-Steady.
 Wheat-No. ? spring $1 10a1 12; No. 8 $1 .02Q1 10; No. red $1 .O6sl@ l@1 .072 Corn-No. 2 52Ac; No. 2 yellow 531kc oats-No. 2, 3lq31%c; No. white S3%c; No. white 32933s4c
 Rye-No. ?, 721Ac.
 Barley-Good feeding. 40Q42c: fair to choice malting E@521sc.
 Flax Seed-No. 1 $1 IS; No. 1 northwest ern $1.25
 Mess Pork--Per barrel $11 .30@11. 40. Lard-Per 100 pounds $6s0@6. .S21h. Short Ribs-Sides loose 5. .2017. 30. Short Clear Sdes-Boxed SS. .25gS. .50. Whiskey-Basis of high wines SIPS. Clover-Contract grade s12.50. On the produce exchange today the butter market was firm.
 Creamery. 13G17c; dairy 14@16ikc. Eggs firm 14%c.
 Cheese, Std91sc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-28
Coffee Market.

New York. August 27.-Coffee firm; No. z invoice, Sasc; mild steady Cordova, 91zc @15c. Sugar. raw. firm; fair refining, s .a @S. SIS; centrifugal 96 test, 4Ac.
 The market for coffee futures opened at decline of points. The general news was not favorable. Receipts being mod crate and foreign markets steady but heavy September notices said to reach about 25O, 900 bags were in circulation and caused considerable liquidation. Even tually leading trade interests stopped the tenders, but not until after prices had declined to net loss of about 10 to 15 points Later the market showed a steadier tone and was finally only to 10 points lower, the extreme loss being confined to or 8 of the near position. Sales, S4,000 bags, including August. 6.55; September, 6.55@6. 6.6O: December. 6.S5@6. 90; March. lT15a7.25; May, 7.S5q7 40; July, 760
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-28
LOCAL MARKETS.

No changes have occurred in cotton and the market Is quiet and firm at yes terday's closing prices; good middIing is 10l cents per pound and low middling 9h cents per pound.
 Staple groceries are unchanged, busi- ness being very good at the prices pre- vai1ing the past few days.
 Business Is very fair on Morris avenue. with prices holding firm. The market has resumed its normal condition, and prices are f1rmer The surplus of fruits and vegetables has been considerably re- dueed. In fact some fruits and vegeta- bles are scarce on the street now and a good supply is from the foreign markets. Cabbage and potatoes are very abun- dant. Cabbage is quoted at cent per pound.
 Poultry and eggs are unchanged with a fair stock in sight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-28
New York Cotton Futures.
NeM orIosna Cotton Market.

New Orleans, August N-The spot cot ton market is firm. though the demand ts light Sales 250 bales. including 100 to arrive.
 Futures opened steady with prices 8 points up. Soon after the opening bears sold freely and forced prices well be- low the level of yesterdays close. In this they were assisted by profit taking by longs who did not care to carry their contracts over Sunday. With prices from to points lower than yesterdays close the market looked as if it was ready to take on a greater decI e. It was at this point that the cabll from London were received reporting that Port Arthur had fallen and in a moment the ring was eonvulsed with unanimous desire to buy. Prices shot upward swiftly. bears covered freely and longs com- menced to buy again instead of con- tinuing to unload what they already held. In the trading September opened 8 points up at 10.64, sold down to 1O.55 then up to 1O.so, and finally declined to 10.74 The market closed steady with net gains of 3 points on August and IS to 16 points on the other positions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-28
Special Party to the Worlds Falr.

A select party, conducted by Mrs. w. H. Talbott will leave Birmingham Tuesday, September 20, for St. Louis. via the Louis vile and Nashville railroad. schedule has been arranged for each day. and every exhibit of any Importance will be visited and thoroughly explained. The cost will be $50, which will include round trip ticket in special coach, lodging, breakfast, dinner and entrance to fair grounds once each day. One of the in- teresting features of the trip will be an automobile ride over the city and a boat ride up the Mississippi.
 This will be an excellent opportunity for ladies desiring chaperon to the fair; and full information can be had from Mrs. Talbott. at phone 569 or 716 Wood ward building, or by applying to R. G. Peirce C. P A., L. 6 N, both phones S25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-28
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Fire Engineers, Chattanooga, Tenn,
 September 1916, 1904.

Account meeting International Associa- ton of Fire Engineers at Chattanooga, Tenn, September 13-16. the Southern rail- way will sell tickets from all points on its line at the very low rate of one fare plus 25 cents for the round trip, minimum rate 50 cents. Tickets will be sold Sep tember 11-12 with final limit September 20. 1904
 Original purchasers of tickets may se- cure an extension of limit until Septem- Der 3O 1904. upon the payment of 50 cents deposit fee provided deposit is made not later than September 20 and not earlier than September Il. Write any agent of the Southern railway for full particulars.
 c. A. BENSCOTER
 Asst. General Passenger Agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-28
Naval Stores.

tine, nothing doing; receipts, 56 Rosin firm, sG.S5; receipts, 21. Crude turpentine
 frm 1925, s.75 and s4; receipts, 15e. Tar firm, s1,7O; receipts, 21
 Charleston, August 27.-Turpentine firm, 521hc sales none Rosin firm; sales none. Quote: A, B, c, $2.9O; D. S2.35; D, g. 40; F. $2.45; c. s2.55; H, $2.60; I, s3.O5; K, sS. .S5; M, $8.70; N, s3.s5; w. G.. A.25; w.. W, A.521z.
 Savannah, August N.-Turpentine firm, 53e; sales, AIS; exports 5s4 Resin firm; receipts, 2567; sales. 2073; exports. 41s5. Quote: A, B. c, s2. .421k; D, s2. 45a2. .471s; E. s2. 2.5Oa2 521s; F, $2.55; G, g. 65; H, s2.700 3.25; K, s356; M $390; N, $3.15; w. G., B 90; W. w., s3.95
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-28

Commencing Wednesday, Aug. 24, open trailers will be run on the East Lake line after 3 o'clock p. m., for the accommodation of tn @ women and children wish ing to spend the afternoon at East Lake.