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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
CHILDREN ARE BURNED
 IN CINCINNATI CHURCH

of frivolity into charnel house. All those seated around the fire were burned.
 Besides the seven taken to the hospital. three were taken home badly burned and others not seriously injured were taken home. Patrol wagons and physicians were immediately summoned and the in- juries of the little ones were bandaged so as to ride through the snow storm safely. The blame for the draft Is charged to the little girls who had been excluded and were opening the doors to look fin.
 About midnight 1t was reported at the city hospital that George Mangelo could not recover, and 1t was feared that nth- CTS had inhaled the flames, so that their condition Is doubtful. It was at first announced that the bottle of alcohol which the pastor held in his hand to re- plenish the weird fire was Intact While the bottle was not broken, later reports are that the explosion happened when he poured It's contents In the kettle after the fire had once burned down. Then the flames burst forth like a red cloud over the boys that surrounded the kettle of salt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
How Much He Drinks.
Miss Clayton Is Engaged.

Mexico City. February 25.-The engage ment is announced of Miss Cathlene Clay ton. youngest daughter of United States Ambassador PokelI Clayton. to Arthur Cunningham Grant Duff, charge d daffaires of Great Britain, who has been here some months Another daughter of the ambas- sador married Baron Monchur. the Bel gian minister at Washington MT. Grant Duff Is son of Sir Mount Stuart Eiphin- ster Grant Dun, noted writer on oriental subjects and a famous scholar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

oT. PETERSBURG, February '5-
 The irritation against the United V States on account of the supposed unfriendly attitude of that country to- ward Russia, which was slightly no'ice- able throughout the far eastern nesotia- tions. seems to have become daily more pronounced, and, since the Vicksburg in- cident at Chemulpo, (when the com mander of this American gunboat is said to have refused to unite with the com manders of other foreign warships at Chemulpo to protest against the hghting which resulted in the loss of the Russian warships variag and Korietz, and the fact that the vicksburg did not take on board survivors of the Russian ships), American business men here are really alarmed concerning the possible effect upon American trade.
 within the last few days orders for American goods have been countermand- ed. the only explanation being that tho
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

Cincinnati, O., February 25.-An accident at the Richmond Street Christian church here tonight resulted in ten children be- ing seriously burned and others painfully injured. Seven of those burned are In the City hospital and it Is thought that many whose names were not learned were bad ly burned
 The Sunday school room was crowded for a childrens entertainment given by the pastor. the Rev. Vernon Stauffer. This evening was spent in games, after which the pastor was telling fairy stories. One of the stories was to have an air of mys- tery with ghostly scenes. In order to make the story realistic the pastor pro- vided a kettle which had salt in the bot tom of 1t.
 This was saturated with alcohol and set afre for the weird lights of the ghost story. When the boys were gath cred around the weird fire, suddenly a draft struck the stream of alcohol and an explosion followed transforming the scene
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
JAP VICTORIES
 ARE BELITTLED
RUSSIANS PRINT CIRCULARS IN
 CHINESE AND DISTRIBUTE THEM THROUGHOUT MANCHURIA TO
 GAIN THEIR SYMPATHY.

Che Foo, February 25.-Circulars from Russian sources have been printed in the Chinese language and distributed here be- littling the success of the Japanese and exaggerating those of the Russians. It Is stated on the authority of those close to the Chinese that at the first success of the Japanese army, the Chinese will join the Japanese, with the hope of driving all foreigners out of China
 A Russian official report states that four Japanese battleships were sunk at Port Arthur in last Wednesdays attack, but the report is not credited. The Japanese have only six battleships in these waters. Four of them were off Wei-Hai-Wei last Wednesday evening, and the remainder of the fleet is intact
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

prospective purchasers did not desire to buy American goods under the circum- stances. United States Consul General Watts has been appealed to in the cases of an American firm which had large contract for school supplies the contract having been peremptorily cancelled.
 Orders for the importation Of big consignment of wood pulp have also been countermanded the intending. purchaser saying in his letter that he could not be expected to do business with America after the Vicksburg incident MT. Watts has felt 1t to be his duty to write to the state department. pointing out the state of of public feeling here, and the great prospective damage to American trade unSes smeasures were taken to allay the irritation
 Americans here believe that an official explanation of the vicksburg incident would be opportune. and have an excel lent effect.
 The government officially has not taken notice of the incident. being without direct official advices from the far east on the subject In government circles, however,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
RUSSIA IS BECOMING MORE
 BITTER AGAINST AMERICANS

1t is seen plainly that Russian susceptibil- ities have been wounded and the fear is expressed that should Washington now disregard Russia and procure exaqaturs for the newly appointed American consuls at Mukden and Antung from Pekin and attempt to send those officials to their posts. really unpleasant incident might be created
 Russia does not want to be placed in the position of refusing to allow these con suls to enter upon their duties, but with state of war existing, and commerce at a standstill, military considerations are paramount, and Russia might consider herself warranted in interpreting such a course on the part of the ijaited States to be political rather than commercial, the refusal of Russia to allow MT Nor gan, the newly appointed American con- sul at Port Dalny to go to his post at present. is based solely on the military situation which may compel all foreigners to leave Port Dalny.
 The sincere hope is expressed that the United States will not embarrass Russia further by pressing the question of con- sular representation at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
JAPANESE THINK THEY
 CAN TAKE PORT ARTHUR

 posture to the heavy guns of the shore batteries. The Japanese. however, are confident that the place is vulnerable at three points on the sea side and in proof of their opinions is .he explosion of a number of shells il the town on the occe- sion of the recent nigh. fight. The Japan csc once possessed Port Arthur, and they have the most completo attenuation in- formation regarding distances and range. A bombardment of :ae place should prove highly destructive. us it is narrow and cramped.
 A few shells thrown over the hills into the basin holding the bay and town could not fail to be of serious execution.
 The Japanese shells are charged with a high explosive and are very effective, and it is believed possible to render the har- Dor untenable for Russian warships by bombardment and force them to put to sea and fight in the open.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
HOBSON'S VIEWS ON ATTEMPT
 TO BOTTLE RuVSSIA'S FLEET.
sY RICHMOND PEARSON ROBSON.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

Tokio, Tuesday, February 2S.-De- layed in transmission.) .)-Advices are hourly anticipated here of the third naval engagement which lias taken place at Port Arthur. It was known the fleet under the command oe Admiral Togo had been in motion, but the nature of the operation und artaken had not been disclosed to the navy department. The latter admits anticipating information, but says it does net expect to receive any before Wednesday, It is thought here that Admiral Togo first attacked with his torpedo soats and then shelled Pert Arthur.
 The opinion expressed hy the foreign ministry here IS however, alm5st unite d against the ability of the 1apanese ships to shell the pace without dangerous ex-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
LAPS ARE LANDING
 AT PASSIET BAY.

YInkow, February 25.--NaHve reports that the Japanese have landed at Pos siet Bay and subsequently undertook op- erations against Hun Chun and toward <irin, have received qualified confirma- ton from English missionary refugees who have arrived at New Chwang. The people say the Russo-Chinese bank has removed from Firin to Kwang Cheng Tsi, where commercial interests are seeking safety and defence.
 This reported advance has produced con- sternation among the European civilians residing in the line of march.
 It is reported also that the Russian government bureau at Vladvostock has withdrawn to Khabarovsk.
 Possiet Bay Is in Russian Manchuria, about 75 miles southwest of Vladivostock.
 Kirin is a big Manchuran town and lies about 220 miles inland and to the west of Possiet Bay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
RUSSIANS HAVE NOT
 YET MOVED SOUTHWARK.

Tokio February "A. delayed in transmits sion. .)-Three weeks ago it was thought In some quarters that the opening of the war would be speedily followed by movement of Russian forces toward the south, Ping Yang being picked as their objective point. The appearance later oi Russian scouts in the vicinity of Wiju tended to confirm this opinion and created the impression that there would be an early conflict in that vicinity.
 If the Russians ever intended to make this movement they have apparently been beaten by the rapidly moving Japanese. The latter are said to have a large enough force to check the Russians thus insuring possession of the Korea as soon as they are capable of making an aggressive northern movement themselves. The small bodies of mounted Russians who are scouting south of the Yalu river speedily withdrew to the northward
 Storms are interfering with naval oper- ations. The Yellow sea is being swept lH- gales, heavy snow is falling and the weather is bitterly cold. The forces of Japanese are going to the front, splen- didly equipped to withstand the cold. but despite their preparations both sides vii suffer much during the next sixty days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
Fire In skyacraper.

New York, February 25.-Fire in the sub-cellar of the twenty-three story building of the American Tract society today filled the lofty skyscraper with dense clouds of smoke and also an ad- joining building both being rendered un- inhabitable. The only persons in the build ing when the fire broke out were the Jani- tors family and twenty-two scrub wom- en. Some of these narrowly escaped suf- location. Loss estimated at $30,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
THE RUSSIAN ARMY.

' St Petersburg, February 25.-Ac- Y cording to information received by < well-informed military men, the Rus < sian army which is intended to op- < crate in Korea will consist of an ' advance guard of two regiments of < Siberian sharpshooters. a vanguard ' of sixteen regiments of infantry with < ninety-six quick-firing guns, three
 < batteries of mounted guns and a < corresponding force of cavalry. The < main body will consist f-forty reg ' iments, including cossack cavalry
 < with three hundred guns. ' It is added that no complete mili-
 ' tary operations will be possible be- ' cause the melting of the ice and that
 < the present operations will be con ' fined to necessary preparations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
ealhralth Makes Chance.

Laredo Tex, February 25.-It was an- nounced here today that J. N. Galbraith. assistant general manager of the National of Mexico railroad, has resigned to accept similar position with the Tehauntepec National railroad MT. Gailbraith has been connected with the National for fourteen years and Is widely known in railroad circles. His successor has not yet been decided on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
Negroes to Hold Convention.

St. Louis, February 25.-The executive committee of the National Negro Demo- cratic league today decided to hold the next national convention of the league in St Louis, July T. and g. 1901. James A. Ross of Buffalo, the present secretary, was empowered to act as president in the place of George E. Taylor until the con- yention assemblies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
IMAGE ON THE WA /.

. Moscow, February 25.-The most . . sacred image In Russia has been sent | . to st. Petersburg and 1t will be ' . taken later to the far east with the '
 . army. . This image is a representation of | the Virgin appearing to Saint Ser .
 . gius and Is always kept at the Tro- ' . itzko monastery. It Is about one foot ' . square and is covered with precious ( stones. The image has remarkable ' . history It accompanied Alexis, Peter |
 . the Great and Alexander l on all . . their campaigns. ' . A silver tablet attached to it enum- < . crates the battle at which the Ikon . < was present. '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
African Missionary Work.

London, February 25.-The Rt Rev. Joseph c. Hartzell, missionary bishop of the Methodist Episcopal church of Africa, who has just returned from a tour of the African missions. says the missionary work in Africa is progressing well. In- cidentally. he mentioned the importation of Chinese labor into the continent which had been a source of discontent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
Create Favorable Impression.

Tokio, February 25--The views ex- pressed by Emperor William of Ger many before and after the beginning of the wa, VI ich are characterized here as broad and disintorested, have created favorable impres s,ol and are tending to remove the prejudice which at one time existed against him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
Reported That Troops Are Be- ing Landed by Japanese
 Just Below VIadiVOstock
LONDON IS SATISFIED
 WITH RESULTS 50 FAR
ToIo Government Is Somewhat Sur prised That Russian Troops Have Not Been Moved South
 ward Before Now.

London, February 26-War correspon- dents and Europeans in Japan comment- ing in amazement upon the success or Japanese officials in preserving secrecy regarding all the operations of war. de- clare this conspiracy of silence is not confined to government and service cir cles, but that 1t extends to every section of the community All classes of people are submitting with marvellous patience to being deprived of news, which they recognize as imperative to the success Of the cause It is undoubtedly in pursuance of this policy that no Japanese account of the Port Arthur attacks has yet been published, and none is expected until Adj miral Togo has completed his designs there.
 Landing Near Vladlvostok
 In the meantime, if the report from Yinkow of a Japanese landing near Vladivostock, which at present is based on missionary and native statements should prove correct a most important and new development in the Japanese op- erations will have been revealed, as It points to an attack on v1adivostock, from which Possiet Bay is only a little over seventy miles distant.
 The report that the railroad has been gut between Harbn and Vladivostock may possibly be connected with these opera lions. but until more reliable information Is forthcoming this report must be re- ceived with reserve. It has already been reported from Tolkio that certain Rus sian forces were concentrating at Possiet Bay.
 Togo Has Succeeded.
 No further news of an attack on Port Arthur after the telegram in which the Japanese attempted to sink two vessels Tn such manner as to block the harbor en- france, has reached London. Almost all the English newspapers in discussing Vic- eroy Alexieff' reports, incline to the pe- lief that Admiral Togo succeeded in so far ne to inc make of the channel impossible for large battleships, even if 1t is still Tree to smaller craft and resume that the reported second attack if it did occur was devoted oan attempt to sink further obstacles to navigation.
 America's Eastern Interests.
 The Morning Post today devotes a long editorial article to an historical record of the rapid growth of American activity in far estern affairs, comparing the present attitude of the United tSates with her passive interest in the Chino-Japanese war The paper remarks on the notable pro-Japanese feeling in the United States after such a long traditional friendship with Russia and contends that American friendship for the empire was always arti- ficial.
 Admiral Dewey's guns. the paper says, literally shattered the superstition that Russia was the appointed friend and Great Britain the appointed enemy of the United States.
 We believe.'' the Morning Post con- tinues. that the appearance of America as working element in International af- fairs and her unmistakable hostility to Russia Is destined to become epoch marking, if not epoch-making."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
Patton Is Ordered Back.

Washington, February 25.-(special.)- J. First Lieutenant Irwin W. Pattons assis- tant surgeon, now on leave of absence at Huntsville, has been ordered to New York City for duty as surgeon on the transport Mcclellan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
Two Brothers on. Trial.

Kishineff. Russia. Februay 25.-Two brothers named Petreske were placed on trial here today charged with having talk en part in the Jewish masacres. Each were sentenced to four years penal servi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
Takes of His Hat.

And now I want to say" he added, that l take my hat off to the man who invented the machine, the man who had the reans and courage to go to the ex- pense necessary to install it. to the ma chine itself. rather than to the man who merely stands beside 1t and feeds in the white paper.
 "The manufacturing industry of this country has developed far in excess of our consumption" continued MT. Downey." and therefore we need the foreign trade in order to exist The laborer needs it as much as the manufacturer. I am not a calamity howler. but I believe that the present period of unprecedented pros- perlty is nearly at an end, and that the country will settle down on something like a reasonable basis. It is then that the working men will have to put their heads with ours and be willing to do a part of the calculating in keeping our thousands of mills and factories in opera tion"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
Postmasters Appointed.

Washington, February 25.-(Special)- Walter T. Colquitt appointed postmaster at Buyck. Emore county. vice H. c. Can't resigned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
BISCOE CANNOT
 LEAVE OREGON
PAYMASTER AT ASIATlc STATION IS NOW UNDER ARREST AWAIT. ING A coURTMARTIAL FOR NEG- LEcT OF DUTY.

Washington, February 25.-The navy de- partment has been informed by Rear Ad- miral Evans of the Asiatic station that Paymaster Harry E. Briscoe of the bat tleship Oregon cannot be detached at present as requested by the department, and that he has been placed under arrest pending his appearance before court martial on charge of neglect of duty.
 Little is known of the case at the de- partment, but the paymaster general of the army has found upon examination of ther ecords here that Paymaster Biscoe's account with the department and the secretary are absolutely straight.
 The charges were preferred by Captain Burwell commanding the Oregon. It will be recalled that Paymaster Biscoe pro- tested to the secretary of the navy last year against the severe language by Ad- miral Evans of a courtmartial of which MT. Biscoe was a member, for what the admiral regarded as an inadequate sen- tence.
 because he saw every other state get ting the money of the country. Contin- uing, he said:
 we are paying the taxes and getting nothing back. I paid $l0 taxes and got 50 cents In return"
 "Yes," responded MT. Bailey. and un- der this procedure you will soon be pay ing go and getting $1 back, and then you will be s19 out
 Bottle Taken From Pocket.
 While MT. Tillman and MT. Bailey were both on their feet. MT. Warren tlptoed to MT. Tillmans side and abstracted hot tie from the South Carolina senator's pocket The bottle contained colorless liquid said to be eye medicine. Mir. War ren removed the cork, smelled the con- tents, replaced the cork and then un- noticed by MT. Tillman, returned the bot tie to the latter's pocket. Then senate and the galleries were convulsed with laughter. MT. Tillman was st'll uncon- scious of the by-play. but not go with Mr. Bailey MT. Bailey was not pleased with the procedure, and exclaimed sharply:
 When this vaudeville performance has ceased, will be glad to contirue."
 The chair rapped the senate to order.
 Later, when MT. Tillman had been told of the incident, he walked to the seat of MT. Warren and taking the bottle from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
Object to the Japs.

St Petersburg. Februarv 25.-Following the dfspafrh of Major General Pflug say. ing the Japanese had again attacked Port Arthur Thursday morning, and had been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
HAM EMBEZZLES
 LARGE AMOUNT
IS CHARGED WITH LARCENY OF $1o4,ooo FROM AMERICAN SURE TY CO, OF WHICH HE WAS Bos- TON MANAGER.

Boston, February 25.--wallace H. Ham, manager of the Boston branch of the American Surety company of New York treasurer of St. Luke's Home for Con- valescents, Roxbury, and until recently treasurer of St. Paul's Episcopal church in this city. was arrested today charged with larceny of $104,O00 from the Ameri- can Surety company. He was arraigned and held by Judge Ely In s50,O00 for hear ing March g.
 In court, George N. Berry, counsel for the surety company stated that although the warrant alleged the appropriation of $1o4,00o he was ready to prove that as much as S175.000 had been taken by Ham as manager of the surety company.
 MT. Berry also said that Ham was re- sponsible for loss of from S40, 900 to $5O0.- 900 in the hands of St. Luke's Home.
 After Hams arrest, the American Sure ty company issued a statement in which they claimed that the accounts of St. Paurs Episcopal church were involved in the general deficit, but to what extent was not known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
Sustain Point of Order.

his pocket, offered 1t in the attitude of one proffering a drink of the liquid. The offer was declined
 Sustain Point of Order.
 The chair sustained MT. Lodges point or order against MT. Hepburns amend ment and the debate continued. MT. Clay defended the agricultural department against charges of extravaganza. He also expressed the conviction that the, rural free delivery system was a great boon to the farmers.
 Mir. Tillman referred to the incident of Mir. Warren taking a bottle from his pocket and explained that 1t contained only a throat gargle.
 "If I had known" he said, that the senator wanted drink, would have provided him with something stronger"
 Explaining the incident. Mf. Warren said that everybody knew that Mir. Till man neither tastes or handes.'
 How Much He Drinks.
 Don't go too far" interrupted MT. Tillman. q sometimes taste 1t but 1 don't get drunk except at banquets, and then don't get so drunk that I have to be carted home"
 The agricultural appropriation bill was then passed as amended, and the execu- tive. legislative and judicial appropriation bill was immediately taken up.
 On point of order. made by Mir Nell son. the committee amendment providing that no bureau of the public service shall be transferred from one executive depart ment to another. was ruled out as new legislation. The bill was passed, and at 5:45 D. m. the senate adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

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