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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
IMMENSE LOSS
 CAUSED BY FIRE

Shelby, O.. January 20-The United States Steel corporation stock sustained a ss,OOOOOO loss by fire tonight at the plant of the Shelby Steel Tube company. The fire started in one of the smaller rooms from defective wire and spread to the larger stock rooms, completely destroying all of them. The product of the entire plant for the past six months was de- stroyed within an hour, consisting of S00,- 600 tons, mixing In all 25,000,0 GOO feet of fin- ished product and valued at S2000o00
 The sre broke cut it 9Rcloes and a. 10 o'clock the immense buildings fell in with a crash which could be heard distinctly for miles. Battered and twisted, the fin- ished product 1ies in a heap and is almost a total loss. Tube works officials say that a portion can be worked over but it will require the entire capacity of the plant and will delay the mills on other orders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
Florence Wants to Be Represented.

Florence, January 20.-(Special)-A com mittee, composed of eleven leading citi- zens. appointed by President c. M. Wat son of the Business league, met last night to devise means of raising funds for the purpose of having Florence and Lauder dale counties represented at the St. Louis exposition. The committee Is composed of c. w. Ashcraft, c. E. Jordan, W. F. Mcfarland. J. w. Tuthill, Lee Ashcraft, Miles Darby. E. T. Nisbet, Thurston AL len, J. J. Challen, Dr. A. D. Belamy and w. M. Campbell. Subcommittee were appointed, and mass meeting called for Monday evening, January 25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
PARKER MAY PUT
 HILL IN CABINET
IT IS SAID THAT HE WILL TAKE AN ACTIVE PART IN THE CAM PAIeN IF NOMINATED FOR THE PRESIDENCY.

Washington, January D.-(Special)- John B. Stanchfeld of New York makes the prediction that in case Judge Parker is nominated and elected president he will make David E. Hill a member of his cabinet probably secretary of the treas ury.
 He also says that the opinion among Judge Parker's friends is that In case he is nominated he will not resign his position on the supreme court of New York, and will thus take no part in the campaign other than to write his letter of accep- tance shortly after the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
Water Pipe Bursts.

Added to the fire and explosion. a large water pipe burst, and is flooding the ground about the scene of the accident. One man caught in the debris Is in plain sight, but cannot be rescued owing to the intensity of the heat. It is probable that none of the men penned up can es- cape death either by drowning or fire.
 The accident occurred between turns and great many men were seated in the mill conversing and willing away a few moments in social manner
 The number of dead is estimated at be- tween fourteen and eighteen. The injured will number twenty-five or more, many of whom are terribly scalded, and cannot live. Two bodies have been recovered The injured are being hurried as rapidly as possible to hospitals
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
Liabilities Are $s1, ,e22.

Houston, Tex, January 20.-Albert Hampe, dealer in dry goods, today filed a petition in bankruptcy with liabili- ties of $31, ,622 and assets estimated at $31,191. Creditors are scattered all over the country, with most of them located in New York, Chicago and St. Louis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
PROMINENT DOCTOR
 STABBED BY NEGRO
SUPERINTENDENT OF MACON CITY HOSPITAL ATTACKED BY MAN HE HAD DISMISSED FROM THE INSTITUTION.

Macon. Ga. January 20.-Dr. Eugene P. Elder, superintendent of the city hospital is lying at the point of death tonight as S result of knife wounds inflicted today by a negro servant named Thomas Frank, whom he had dismissed from the institu- ton.
 The physician was stabbed in the head and body seven times. the knife blade be- ing broken off in the skull. As the feeling of the community was becoming intense. Frank, who had been captured, was hur- ried to Atlanta, where he was lodged in iail tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
R. S. Dana Dies In New York.

New York. January 20-Richard Starr Dana. a retired banker who for many years was heavily interested in the china trade, is dead at his home here. He estab- lished in the early sixties a mercantile house in Hong Kong and built up largo business with the interior, being the first white man to conduct a commission busi- ness in China. During the Tai King re- bellion he was made captain of volun- teers and served as a member of the staff of Chinese" Gordon, whose close friend he was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
PHTTUS TO HOLD
 UP HIS REPORT
IT IS ALLEGED THAT w. H. AM BRIGHT MUST ANSWER CHARGE OF EMBEzzLEMENT OF CHURCH FUNDS AND INcoMPETENcY.

Washington. January 2o.-(special.)- Senator Pettus. member of the judiciary committee before which the nomination of William H. Ambrecht for the southern Alabama district attorneyship is pending will hold up the report on the case until charges against confirmation are consid- CT by the committee.
 If is reported that charges alleging em- bezz1ement of church funds and incom- potency vii be filed against Ambrecht
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
Smithson's Body Arrives.

New York, January 20-The body of John Smithson, the founder of the Smith, sonian Institute at Washington, who died in eGona, 1929, arrived tonight on the steamer Princess Irene. The body was accompanied by Alexander Graham Bell of the Smithsonian Institue and Mrs. Bell. The body will be taken to Wash ington on the United States dsptach boat Dolphin tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
Unless She Yields Diplomatic
 Rupture is Certain
PORTS CLOS J ID WARSHIPS.
Emperor of Korea Distributes Revol. vers and Clubs to the Secret Po-
 lice-Many Americans
 Are Leaving Seoul.

London, January 21-cabllng from To- kio, the correspondent of the Standard says the privy council has approved an urgent ordinance empowering the com manders of admiralty stations to pre- vent foreign warships. by force if neces- sary, from entering certain ports in times of emergency.
 The Tokio correspondent of the Daily Telegraph declares that the privy coun- cil at the meeting today discussed proposal to issue an order in the event of war, enacting a state of siege in cer- tain places outside of Japan. and block ade
 Tomorrow's issue of the Jiji Shimpo, the Telegraph's correspondent continues. will contain story of the negotiations, ac- cording to which the first Russo-Japan- csc divergence was hinted at in a meet ing of the council held June g. 1908. This stony relates the succeeding negotiations until october 30, when Japan wired her proposals to St. Petersburg. For forty days thenceforward Russia hurried on war preparations. Japan, meanwhile, re- mained quiescent and awaiting an an- swer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
s15o.ooo Fire In Marietta, Ga.

Marietta. Ga, January 20.-Fire which originated in the mercantile establishment of Florence. King & Go. early today de- stroyed that property and five buildings, entailing a loss of s150,oo0. covered partial ly by insurance. The entire stock of Flor ence, King & Co.,. valued at s42,0o0, was destroyed. The buildings were owned by J. D. Northcutt and George Gober and were valued at $37, 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
Vessel FIoated Without Assistance.

New Orleans. January 2O--The Italian steamship cerea from New York reported that on January F when about s miles south. southwest of Tortugas. was board ed bg the captain of the British steamship Etona of London. bound from Mobile for Montevideo. who requested that cable be sent to London stating that his vessel, which had been ashore two days off Pass IiOutre. foated without assistance after having iettisoned about 100 tons of coal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
River Condition slightly Improved.

Evansville. Ind. January 20.-Ohio river conditions were slightly improved today by the breaking of the gorges at Troy. Ind, and Clover Port. The gorge at Troy was about three miles long, and that at Clover Port was not quite so large. No damage Is expected from the breaking of the gorges- The Wabash river is still closed to uavigatton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
Forfeits Bond of $2o,ooo.

New York, January 20.-When the cases of A. Rosenthal, Martin L. Cohen and Charles C. Browne, charged with conspir- acy to defraud the government by the inn portation of silks under false invoices. were called for trial today. Rosenthal failed to appear. Judge Thomas ordered his s20.000 ball bond forfeited. though Rosenthafs counsel stated that his client was ill and would retv in two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
E. B. smIth Elected a Director.

Philadelphia January 2O.-At a meeting of the board of directors of the Lehigh Valley railroad today. E. B. Smith. banker of this city. was elected a mem Der to succeed Rogers Maxwell, resigned. Mir. Maxwell represented the Central rail- road of New Jersey interests. Other mem bers of the board were reelected E. B. Thomas was elected president
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
Secretary Hay Goes to Georgia.

Washington, January 2o.-Secretary Hay left today for Thomasville, Ga, where he expects to remain ten days or two weeks as the guest of Colonel Payne under his doctors orders. as there remains in his system traces of his recent attack of the grippe. MT. Loomis, the first assistant sec- retary, will act as secretary of state dur ing Secretary Hays absence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
STARTLING EXPERIMENTS

San Francisco, Cal. January 20 = A series of experiments with ra- dium, startling in their scope, has been ndertaken at the University of California. An attempt will prob ably be made to turn the skin of the negro white.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
Proposed Railway Protection.

Japan's note proposed that either power be entitled to send police or troops for the protection of railways in either Korea or Manchuria in case of emergency. but they must be withdrawn directly when order was restored. The Russian reply, dated December il, was overbearlng and uncomprising and it excluded Manchuria, and proposed that all territory north of the S9th degree of latitude should be neu- tral Japan, thereupon, commenced her preparations and on December 22 she pre- sented a note to Russia which, with some minority clauses, made the following de- mands:
 Both powers shall endeavor to main- tain the territorial integrity of Korea and Manchuria; both shall recognize the spe- cial concessions of either in Korea or China, provided the open door policy be resn ected.v
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
THE NATION IS
 SUBSERV|ENT GIOsVBnOI Gives Figures on ES-
 pOrI Facilities IS IN FAVOR 0F SHIP SUBSIDY 
Claims That American Vessels Carry But one-sixth of One Per Cent of Goods Made In This
 Country.

Washington, January 20.-In his report to the house, filed today. in favor of the bill authorizing a commission to con sder the question of ship subsidy. Rep resentatye Grosvenor, chairman of the committee on merchant. marine and fish cries. says
 We fatter ourselvls justly that we are q leading nation a a.i that makes A. nation great and yet We are a subservi- ent nation, and helpless nation in one of the great factors of national wealth and national independence Othe- na- tions carry our products to the markets of the world
 General Grosvenor says that of almost billion dollars worth of exports to Eu- rope during the fiscal year 1902 only one and three-duarters per cent was carried in American vessels. or nearly five hun dred million dollars worth of imports during that year, American ships carried only $S0,000,o00 worth.
 One-sixth or One Per Cent,
 He says that had it not been for the American line subsidized by postal sub sidy, the total of our trade with Europe. carried under tie American flag. would not have exceeded one-sixth of 1 per cent.
 For the carrying of that trade. General i Grosvenor says, we paid S200,O0O,OO0, which amount, he maintains should have gona into the pockets of the Americans. The minority members of the commit tee have designated Representative Luck Ing of Michigan. to present their views. These will contain the following reasons why the bill should not pass
 I've are opposed to congress abdicating its functions in favor of any commission whatever.
 
 shows that almost invariably their work has been useless and expensive, and has come to naught
 We are utterly opposed to ship boun- ties and have reason to believe that the adoption of such a policy is the real aim of the bill.
 We are in favor of the resabntatiow of nur merchant marine by effective alaaaf ures to be enacted at the present sesalon of congress
 Favor Immediate Action. We favor immediate action by this committee in the way of investigation and hearing and then the bringing in by this committee of bill putting in force sub stantially the system of discriminating tonnage and import duties, which was en- acted by the early congress of the United States, and which resulted in the imme- diate and permanent upbuilding of our merchant marine.
 This system has the prestige of src- cessful experience, which cannot be said for any other, while the subsidy plan has been substantially failure both at hcne and abroad.
 The policy of discriminating duties was inaugurated by Jefferson Madison and Munroe, and it received the endorsement of the republican national convention of 1896 of William Mckinley and William r. Frye, now president of the senate. and may, therefore be justly denominated non-partisan and strictly American
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
MORGAN WANTS
 PANAMA ANNEXED Bill Introduced Provides for Payment of S8,OOO,0O0' WILL SPEAK ON SUBJECT Measure Declares That Rights and Properties of the Republic Shall
 Be Vested in United States
 Without Reserve.
WILL SPEAK ON SUBJECT

Washington, January 2O.-Senator Nor gan today Introduced a bill providing for the annexation of Panama to the United States the rights and property of Pan anna resting in the United States with out reserve"
 The bill appropriates s10,oOOOo0 as com pensation to Panama for it's cession: places S10,O00000 at the disposal of the President for the compensation of Co., lombia and appropriates $60. 100000 for the purchase of the property of the new Panama Canal company in Colombia, in cluding the Panama canal It is espe- oially provided that the provisions of this bill shall not have the effect of re- pealing the Spooner act.
 MT. Morgan gave notice that he would submit some remarks on the bill to- morrow
 Secession Is Recognized.
 A preamble to the bill sets forth that many nations having recognized the se- cession of Panama, and that the inde- pendence of that republic is an accom- plished fact, the bill asserts that the President of the United States approved and protected the secession with the naval forces of the United States and that the President and the senate recog- nized the independence of the new re- public by appointing and accrediting a minister to that republic.
 After providing for the construction of the Panama canal by the United States, the bill declares that the rights and properties of the republic of Pana- ma of every description shall be vested in the United States of America without reserve, and shall be subject to their sov- ereign Jurisdiction
 Senator Morgan also introduced a con current resolution directing the Presi- dent to enter into negotiations with the governments of Nicaragua and Costa Rica for the construction of a canal via the Nicaragua route.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21

THE BEST 25c meal in the city.
 Gelders. no 20th Street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
Wants a Neutral Zone.

Japan also refused the neutral proposi- ton and counter proposed a neutral zone for the twenty-five kilometers on both sides of the Korean border
 Russia in her note of January insisted on her neutral zone, but vaguely hinted her intention to respect Japan's rights in Manchuria.
 To this note Japan replied January IS, reaffirming her demands.
 The Telegraph's correspondent concludes his dispatch with these words:
 Therefore, unless Russia yields, a dip lomatic rupture is certain Russia's an- swer Is expected tomorrow.
 Orders Weapons Distributed.
 Seoul, January 20.-The Emperor Of Korea has ordered that TOO revolvers and clubs be distributed to the ''peddlers, who are nominally secret police, and a dangerous element.
 Many Americans are leaving Seoul, fear ing trouble at any moment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-24

Augusta citizens in general ana resi-
dents of Green street in particular. VIII
he, pleased to know that the work OF
placing the new sewer which has KEEP,
IN. street torn up for the past month";
is practically completed. Sanitary In
spertor Bean reports that with the
execution Of three catch basins ana
some minor work which will keep a
small crew busy the remainder of this
week. the sewer work is finished for the
season. The Green street sewer is n
piece Of work which the city may he
Justly proud. Ii comprises trunk
sewer with all connections from State
street to 100 feet beyond CuShman
street. and IS catch basins to take
care Of all surface drainage. Mr.. Bean
saws Green street will require no fur
ther attention from his department for
generations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-24

Street Commissioner Trask is highly
pleased ut the manner in which the
newly constructed roadway on upper
Western avenue stood the test of Fri
days severe storm. 1t is not macadam-
lied. like the lower part of the avenue.
but is built of dirt and gravel. well
rolled. Notwithstanding this fact, and
although the road had not been in use
enough to harden ii into place. the
drainage was perfect. not washout
occurring. In addition to this work,
the department has also completed the
sidewalk over the summit of the hill
grading and building with crushed
rock and gravel. In carrying out this
work it was necessary to move all the
electric wire poles from six to twelve
feet, the sidewalk being graded nine
feet wide. Another Improvement il
this locality is the replacement of th'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-24

Howard MacFarlane, superintendent
of the $. d. Warren Paper Cos. pulp
wood mill at Kennebec siding, was in
tho city, Saturday morning, and in
conversation regarding the mill said
that he expected to get through the
seasons work, sometime this week.
Mr.. MdcFarlane was on his way to
Ronthbay, in search of naphtha
launch which he intended to purchase
for the purpose of towing logs to the
mill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-24

Next Wednesday will be one of tho
important days Of the year for Au-
gusta's Royal Arch Masons. There
will be special convocation at 4 p. NJ.
with work for inspection in the Mark
Master degree. The visiting officer
will be Charles NJ. Sleeper Of Berwick,
district deputy grand high priest. At
$50 there will be banquet and in the
evening the officers for the ensuing
year will be installed by F. w. Plaisted
of this city, past grand high priest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-24

The special meeting of Kennebec
Lodge, n. E. o. p, this evening, is Of
great Importance. All members and
especially those who are on commit
tees connected with the class initiation,
are invited to be present. 1t is hoped
that every member of the order who
can possibly do so, will be at City hall.
Friday evening, to witness the work, as
ekcmplified by the Degree staff of ORR
ent Lodge of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-24

The steamer Kennebec of the Bos-
ton and Gardiner line. which was held
at Boston, Friday night. on account Of
the storm. sailed for the Kennebee
river at ; o'clock. Saturday morning
The steamer only came as far as Bath
in order that she might return to Bos-
ton. Saturday night. and be in readi-
ness to make her regular trip from that
city, tonight. The steamer Della Col
Inns went to Bath. Saturday afternoon
to meet the larger boat and take her
up-river passengers and freight. and
returned to Gardiner. late Saturday
night She made her trip to Augusta
Sunday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-24

chatting dish party to be given az
- N Tuesday. Oct. 25th. Dishes
served. lobster newberg, welsh rarep'''
,rramed chicken. tomato bisque az"
chocolate canopy cents each. Ice cream
AND cake 10 cents. to be given by Cur
it's Daughters of Free Baptist church,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-24

In Green street church. "Wednesday
evening. the Colonial Motion Picture
ca. will show Il fire department in real
action. Il regiment marching. battle
Sims going fun speed. the deserter,
and many other interesting subjects.
An these are up to date motion pic
tures. making all appear AS in real life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-24

The Rummage sale conducted by ,ba
Ladies' Circle of the First Baptist
church, will open. Friday afternoo,
at 129 Water street. The store viii
be open, Thursday afternoon. 10 Re-.
ceiVe articles for the sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-24
LOCAL NOTIcEo.

Mr.. Joseph Q. King has opened
store at No. 81 Water ST.. and all
Catholic articles can be found there
such as statues. pictures. prayer
books, English or French, etc. Mr.
King is doing quite business In inns
line and invites all in need OF SUCH
Oct.24d1t'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-24

The Augusta chorus will hold 70.
hcarsal i'll Golden Cross hall, Tuesday
evening. The music for the next fes-
tival is in the hands Of the secretary
and consists of Wagner's "Lohengrin,-
The Creation by Hayden, and mis-.
cellancous selections, which can be pro-
cured at any time at an expense Of
S1S5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-24
LOCAL MATTERS.

The Ladies' Circle of the Winthrop
street baptist church will meet at Z.''
o'clock this afternoon, Win MIS-
Coynr. 40 school street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-24
SDeclal Advertisements

SMALL, ADVERTISEMENTS not ex-
ceefIng twenty-five words coming under
the head OF WANTED. FOR SALE. TO
LET. LOST, &c, will be inserted once
for Is cents and cents for each suose-
ouent insertion. ADVANCE PAY M f.S l.
IN sending by mail remittance Of postage
stamps should be made with order as the
charges are too small to open account LOT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-24

Governor Hill has received a hand.
some pair of cobs, which he purchased
IN Boston, last week. The animals are
well matched, bay in color, stand la
IN height and weigh about 100 pounds
each. The horses have good action
and are very snowy pair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-24

Mrs. Thomas, chiropodist. VIII -
pleased to receive former and all pa.
rons at 1874 State street. or at tnel
homes If desired. Manicure, shan-
pooling, scalp and facial massas'-
Telephone. PAP. Hlo"'.- 3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-24

Miss Chick. chiropodist. Pano
Green ST.. makes a speciality OF man
curing, pedicuring, shampooing ano
gienic treatment of the scalp ana -,
Will treat patrons at their homes -
Moons and evenings. Tel. 2lt-e.
No.. 11eedls
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-24

Miss Sarah Stanley, chiropodist ana
maaicure, will be at Mrs. A.
Downes', 81 Grove street. THURSDAY, lot
one week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-24

Dance at Wilson hall. Halloween.
this evening. postponed from FRIDAY
evening. Music by Carey's orchestra
oct24d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-24

w. s. Baldwin's crew of roofers h.
gan, Saturday morning. the work Of
covering the roof of Granite block