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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-02
BIG STORM PASSES
 OVER CHATTANOOGA
Damage to Property Will Amount to Many Thousands of
 Dollars.

Chattanooga Tenn, August 1.-1n se- we're rain storm which visited the city to- night one man was killed by lightning. and property valued at least at s1o,0oo was damaged.
 Many lighting plans were damaged, putting out lights all over the city, and stopping electric railway systems. Along the principal street cellars in which large stocks of merchandise were stored were flooded The extent of this storm cannot be ascertained. Reports from the sur rounding territory indicate that the dam age has been equally severe.
 It is feared the peach crop. which is now ripening may have been seriously injured by the heavy rain, though no re- ports from the fruit belt have been re- ceived here tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-02
TELEGRAPHERS OF
 M. K. & T. STRIKE
FOUR HUNDRED AND FIFTY MEN STOP WORK-ThE SYSTEM WILL
 NOT BE TIED. UP ENTIRELY BY THIS ACTION.

St. Louis, Mo, August 1.--In response to( a strike order issued by the president of, the Order of Railway Telegra phers aE headquarters here, 45o telegraphers en& ployed by the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroad stopped work tonight. The strike affects the main line and branchea
 The action of the men is the result of demands that were made several months ago, and which has been the cause of ire quent conferences between officials of the telegraph union and the railroad. The men asked for an increase in wages and certain other concessions.
 The matter was first in the hands of a special committee of telegraphers, repre- senting the unions, and it was referred to the president of the telegraphers' or ganization, and last March the men took vote upon the question O. strike.
 A. A. Allen, general manager of the Missouri. Kansas and Texas. made the following statement:
 Although the strike involves about 450 of our operators 1t will not tie up the system. We will continue to run trains, although, perhaps, the regular schedules will not be retained in the future"
 Denison, Tex. August 1.--R. l.. Glover of St. Louis, deputy president of the Or der of Railway teegraphers, who is in Denison. made the following statement:
 "The strike of the operators of the Mis- souri, Kansas and Texas Is due to a re- fusal. for a demand for an increase in wages amounting to about 10 per cent and several other demands effecting the promotion and government of operators.
 "A committee has had the matter in charge but was not able to settle 1t. It was then deferred to the president, who was also unable to effect a settlement. A referendum vote was then taken on the proposition to strike, and about ninety per cent of the operators voted In favor of a strike"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-02
HORSES ARE .STUNG
 ID DEATH BY BEES
Frantic Animals Could Not be
 Driven Away
SELMA HAS HEAVY RAIN
Negroes Are Fined $50 Each In Selma Police Court for Shooting Craps on Sunday-other
 Selma News.

Selma, August 1-(Special) )--Informa- ton reached the city today of the loss by Will Miller at Pine Hill, Wilcox coun- ty, of a pair of fine blooded horses yes terday in an unusual manner, the animals having been stung to death by bees.
 MT. Miller was driven into the city of Pine Hill, and his driver hitched the team under a tree, not noticing number of bee hives near by. One of the horses. while the driver was gone, kicked the hives over, and in a few seconds the alarmed insects swarmed all over the horses. stinging them in a thousand places.
 So terrified were the animals that upon assistance coming to them and being cut from the buggy they could not be induc- cd to stir, although lashes were laid on with will in the hope of running them away and thus driving the Insects off. For about an hour they stood and suffer ed from the stings, then dropped over dead.
 Fined for Sunday Crap Shooting.
 Four negroes were given the limit of the law this morning in police court for indulging in Sunday game of craps in the rear of Walter Maxeys restaurant yesterday afternoon. The negroes entered a plea of guilty. expecting to be fined about s10 but the mayor and the police authorities have endeavored to break up loafing around this place and the fine assessed was $50 each.
 Regular Gulley Washer.
 Last night just about the time the piously inclined were on their way to church the flood gates opened and the floods descended the streets and walks of the city being made almost impossible except by wading The downpour was accompanied by magnificent electrical display and the rattle of thunder was al- most continuous for about fifteen minutes. No great damage was done but the rain fall was record breaker.
 Death of an old Citizen.
 Last night about 10 o'clock occurred the death of John G. Butler, one of the oldest citizens of the town and land mark of the eastern portion of the city. He was born in New York, but cast his fortunes with the south when the war broke out and came to Selma at the end of hostilitles. He was associated in the butcher business with B. M. Lundie and was later market clerk. He leaves a wife and two grown children.
 Died In Louisiana. The remains of Mrs. Mary c. Mc1lwain, relict of the late Pinkney McIlwain, were brought to this city at noon today and carried to Valley Creek cemetery for in- torment. Mrs. McIlwain died Saturday at Merrouge. La, where she was making her home with her daughter Mrs. Lula Vim berly. She was a life long member of Valley Creek Presbyterian church and her friends grieve with her loved ones at their loss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-02
PERSONAL.

Phil Harper of Chicago is stopping at the St. Nichalos.
 J. Alex Moore of Montevallo is at the Morris.
 D. D. Briggs of Anniston Is at the Met ropolitan.
 George F. Rossen of Mobile is at the Hillman.
 R. M. Troy of Savannah is at the Co., lonial.
 R. D. Mckinney of Montgomery Is at the Morris.
 J. T. Delaney of New York is register ed at the St. Nicholas.
 Charles M. Jerome of Atlanta is at the Hillman.
 T. W. Brannen of Eufaula is at the Metropolitan.
 W. T. Adams of Attalla is at the Co., lonial.
 J. A. Ward of Nashville is stopping at the Morris.
 A. J. Campbell of Knoxville is at the IIillman.
 w. B. Browne of Columbia is at tho Morris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-02
PATROLMAN BYARS
 GETS SUSPENSION
NOT GUILTY ON CHARGE OF EN- BEZZLEMENT, BUT WAS CON- VICTED OF BEING DRUNK ON DUTY.

Policeman S. ". Byars was tried last night before the police commission on two charges. He was acquitted on one and suspended for fifteen days on the other. No other business was transacted at this meeting, which was especially called for the purpose of trying Police man Byars.
 The first charge against Byars was in connection with the case against him in police court, where he was charged with embezzlement of a diamond ring from E T. Anderson, painter. Judge Feagin has held up this case to await the action of the police commission and he will prob ably give a decision in the case today The commission found Byars not guilty of getting the ring in dishonest manner.
 The other charge was for being drunk while on duty. This is said to have oc- cured on Friday night while he was on duty on Second avenue above Twen- tieth street. The evidence was against him in this trial, and the police comnnis- sion suspended him for fifteen days
 In the ring case the evidence was that Anderson went to Byars and asked him to keep the ring, as he was getting drunk and was afraid of losing 1t. The police man refused to deliver the ring the next morning. stating to Anderson that he intended holding the ring until Anderson paid him the money he owed. Anderson denied the debt, but the policeman was able to show that the money was due him.
 Anderson then had the policeman ar rested. and the evidence was heard be- fore Judge Feagin, who held the case up until the police commission acted It was on the same night, last Friday, that Byars is accused of being under the ef- fects of intoucants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-02
ANTI-IMP ERIALISTS
 HAVE BIG MEETING Governor Garvin and Bourke
 Cochran Are Speakers ADHERE TO DEMOCRACY {!
Both Speakers Denounce Conduct of Administration in the Philippines.
 Praise Accomplishment of
 Commodore Perry In Japan.

Boston. August 1-Desplte the intense heat and humidity more than 2OOO persons crowded into Faneuil Hall tonight to hear W. Bourke Cochran of New York, Gov. L. F. c. Garvin of Rhode Island and Chas. Francis Adams of this city address mass meeting called by the New Eng land anti-imperialist league.
 Adherence to the democratic platform" was the slogan of the speakers.
 George s. Boutwell,, former governor of Massachusetts, and the president of the New England anti-imperlalist league. presided.
 MT. Boutwell, made a brief introductory address and introduced Governor Garvin, who spoke in part
 Half century ago we came into con tact with an Asiatic people. We found them cut off from the world, and conse quently away behind civilization. We cul- tivated their friendship and led them by our example, advice and assistance to undertake the task of advancing their own fortunes.
 Japan Occupies High Rank.
 To-day as direct result of the wise and consistent action of two democratic administrations, Japan ranks with civil ized nations; possesses constitutional government adapted to her needs and has made greater progress In all that goes to make a nation great, than any country in the world, not excetping our own. Wry could not Admiral Dewey have been instructed to do for the Phil ippines what Commodore Perry did for the Japanese?
 Instead of an independent and powerful friend as Is Japan, we have in the Phil ippine archipelago a costly, dependent, bitter enemy. By becoming a so-called world power which Is another name for bully we have lost our standing as the pioneer of liberty.
 "As was to be expected, our denial of the right of self-government to other people had already reacted here at home. The latest and most fragrant illustration Is to be found in Colorado. As a result of anarchy on the part of constituted au- thorities, there have arisen strikes, accom- panied by violence. martial law and finally an abrogation of the bill of rights through the deportation of citizens be- yond the borders of the state.
 Analogous instances of disregard of law are occurring in other states"
 Cochran Greeted by Applause.
 Bourke Cochran was greeted with en- thusiastic and prolonged applause.
 We have not assembled to suggest any new experiment in government" MT. Cochran said.
 We simply ask that the policy of free doom, justice and liberty established In Cuba, which has proved both creditable and profitable to us. which the Cuban people have found to be a source of pro- gress, and a bulwark of order, which the whole world applauds as a most valu- able contribution to civilization shall be substituted for the imperialistic policy which has proved wasteful and discredit- able to this country in the Philippines"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-02
Have Carried Position.

London. August 2.-British correspond ents with General Kuroki in the field in brief dispatches dated July 31. concur in the statement that the Japanese have carried certain positions leaving only one defensible position between them and Liao Yang.
 The Standard says:
 "The attack on the position beyond Molten Pass was fully justified by its success. Every advantage was In favor of the Russians, whose position was strong and force superior, but again they show inferiority in tactics and in power of resistance. While they made a vigor- ous stand on our left, they were unable to resist our right"
 The Morning Posts correspondent says
 'The Russian force consisted of three divisions. The Japanese shelled the de- fensivo works until o'clock in the even ing. Tho infantry in the center then captured Tao Wan, and the enemy's posi- ton behind and the other positions on the left and right were afterwards car rfed by a brilliant assault on the strongly defended heights'
 There is still no reliable news from Port Arthur The Daily Mails Tokio correspondent asserts that the fall of this fortress Is imminent Similar re- ports emanate from Shanghai and else- where. The Daily Teegraph's Brussels correspondent says he learns from good source that Emperor Nichalos has en- trusted Grand Duke Michael with the negotiations for the purpose of purchas- ing several Argentine battleships.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-02
Bezobrazoff at Port Arthur.

Paris, August 2.-The St. Petersburg correspondent or the Echo de Paris says Vice Admiral Bezobrazoff entered Port Arthur two weeks ago on the tor pedo destroyer Lieutenant ,Burukoff, which has since been sunk, with all on board except three persons. Ad- mlral Bezobrazoff is now commanding the Russian Tort Arthur squadron.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-02
Personal and Local.

c. G, Tissier has returned from a trip to the eastern market, stopping at Tate Springs for week on his way home.
 Past Exalted Ruler w. R. Peacock and Mrs. Peacock have returned from Cincinnati. where they attended the Elks reunion. They stopped at French Lick Springs for a week on their way home.
 Judge w. F. Wilkinson of Autauga, state examiner of accounts, passed through Selma today en route to Mont gomery
 The county registrars are at Valley Creek precinct today. While at Orrville few days ago negro preacher, followed by thirty-hve of his race came Into the place where the registrars sat.
 The preacher made application to regis ter, and 1t was found he could neither read nor write. nor owned any property He was accordingly refused, and followed by his thirty-five fellow-citizens, sorrow fully left the place, none of the others making application for a certificate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-02
BUILDING PERMITS

The following building permits were ,s- sued from the office of Engineer Ken drick yesterday:
 w. o. snider to repair two-srory frame building at 2saO Fifth avenue, to cont $250o
 w. T. Snow to repair one-stor,, t. building at 7l5 North Fifteenth stre.t "a
 mpson 10 erect two-story frame
 at Eleventh street and I,ouise
 iouths to cost 5000,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-02
Chairman Goes to New York.

Joliet, H., August 1.---James H. Fer ris, national chairman of the peoples party, went to New York today for a conference with eastern leaguers. On his return he will announce the plan of campaigp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-02
Cuts of Genera! stakeIb.rc.

London. August IA dispatch to A News agency from Tokio says there is reason to believe that after two davs. fighting the Japanese occupied simou- cheng thus cutting off General stalelhere from General Kuropatkin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-02
Attack Began at Daylight.

London, August 2.-The Times corres- pondent with General Kurohd in the field in despatch dated July 3l, says:
 ''The army began another attack at day light today which lasted until sunset. The Japanese center took the town, cap turing the enemy's northeastern posi- tions.
 "The left advanced and occupied posi- ton jeopardzng the Russians right.
 '"rhe Japanese carried the position against superior numbers
 There was tremendous artillery firing throughout the day, and the infantry fin- ished with a brilliant march under the enemys shrapnel
 q believe that the Russian position will be untenable tomorrow"
 It will be noted the foregoing does not name the town captured by the Japanese. 1t may reter to Simoucheng. reports of the capture of which have been sent o,> from Toxio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-02
RUSSIANS AND LAPS
 FIGHTING GREAT BATTLE
(contInueA from First Paee)

-------~>|-~--~--~~-> drink, all day, the men try to be cheerful and sing soi while grim work is In progress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-02
CITY ITEMS.

Board of Trade-The Board of Trade will meet this afternoon at o'clock in its rooms in the First National bank building. Several matters of i'm portance will come up for considera- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-02

Wants State Buslness.-The Su- vance Insurance company of Florida has entered the state for fire business. The general agent Is Hugh B. Hatton, and the resident agents are Hewes & Booth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-02

Change In SecretayshIp.-F. M. Roof has been appointed secretary of the Citizens Alliance of Birmingham, vice N. F. Thompson. resigned, to ac- cept position with the National Asso- citation of Manufacturers of America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-02

Wilkesbarre, Pa. August 1.-Between 15 900 and 10000 miners of the Wyoming region from Pittston to Nanticoke began their spell of idleness today. All the Sus- quehanna Coal company mines in the Nanticoke region are idle, as are all of the Lehigh and wilkesbarre collieries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-02
Yours very truly, HOOKER T. WASHINGTON ''
Neoroes ActIno.

Yesterday there was meeting of the prominent negroes of the state who are Interested In this movement, and definite action was determined on. Sam Daley, who donated 125 acres of land near Tus- caloosa for the farm, was present. and 1t was agreed to name a board of man. Rgers consisting of prominent negro men and women, with probably three promi- nent white people, to take charge of the farm.
 The board will be incorporated at once, and just as soon as possible the funds for putting the reformarory on It's feet will be collected. The negro women of the state will aid in the work, and 1t Is thought that before long time the movement will be well under way.
 Daley will carry two more little negro boys to the country with him today. He reports that those already there are in excellent health and also delighted with the life they have
 Some sixty little negro boys have been sent to farms in different parts of the state and there are about 200 here on probation. The plan of Judge Feagin has been developed in the past few months. It has reduced crime In the city of Bir- mingham to an extent that it is a sur prise to even those who ,hoped for the greatest good from the movement.
 Many prominent newspapers throughout the country have commented on this movement of Judge Feagin-s. ana speak of it as the solution of the negro crim- inal question in the south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-02
BELIEVE STRIKE
 WILL BE AVOIDED
NEITHER THE MINE WORKERS NOR THE OPERATORS DESIRE ONE AT PRESBYTERIAN REFER QUESTION TO LOCALS.

Scranton. Pa, August 1.-The executive board of the United Mine Workers, Dis trict No. l, held a ten-hour session today and adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
 President Nichols declined to make any statement as to the business transacted, explaining that an official statement will be made tomorrow at the close of the meeting It seems assured that there will be no strike. Neither the mine workers nor operators desire one at present, and 1t seems further a question for the oper ators to devise some modus operandi whereby differences can be overcome.
 They will probably refer the dispute to the various locals with a request to vote on 8 proposition which Is now under consideration.
 President w. L. Connell of the con ciliation board has not received re- quest to call a meeting of that body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-02


 Republican commlttee.--Chairm J. O. Thompson of the republican state committee has called the committee to meet in Birmingham on September 1. A campaign committee Is to be ap- pointed, and candidate for chairman of the railroad commission Is to be nominated.
 Bound Over.-Bob Mcdaniel, a ne- gro, was yesterday bound over to the criminal court by Judge Feagin on a charge of burglary and grand larceny. The negro was discovered some time ago in the act of breaking into Old hams saloon at Twenty-eighth street and First avenue.
 Birmingham Rifles.-A meeting of the Birmingham Rifles has been called for Thursday night to sign the muster rolls of those who are going to Man assas, Va, the last of this month to attend the maneuvers which are to be conducted on the old battlefield of Bull l.un. The company will hold two musters week until 1t leaves. It will carry about forty men.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-07-15
To Good To Keep.

On the night of the Sth, two COWS
whica were kept in Fishers pasture
broke out ard came into town. One
of them, the muley COW that served
time in the city pound and was
adys rtised for sale. belonged to Mr..
Fruit. The other COW belonged to
Frank Irvine ind went straight
to her old home where she proceeded
to work off some of her bovine en-
ergy by cavorting around in the
front yard. The noise awakened
the family but it was so dark they
could not see whose cow it was, and
they were not expecting their cow
home, so Frank telephoned Night.
watch Osburn to come down and
take her to t,e pound and come
prepared to kill her if necessary
Franks hired man and Osburn
took the COW up the street to put
her in the pound. They found by
examining the cow under the cleo
trio light that she belonged to
Frank himself.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-07-15
Insane Patient At Large.

Monday night reports came in
that an inmate of the Insane
Asylum had escaped and had
appeared near Corvallis. The
man whoever he was appeared at
home in Linn county, near the
ferry and asked for something to
eat. The lady became frighten-
ed at the mans appearance and
he escaped to the brush along the
river. Several citizens later
tried to find him but were un-
successful in their efforts. It was
learned from the authorities a
Salem, that a man had escaped
from that place some time ago,
but that he was harmless. and
could do no possible damage.
He is still at large.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-07-15
Major Hardin goes to Philippines

Word has just been received
that Major Chas. Hardin of the
0. A. c. has been ordered by the
direction of President Roosevelt
to join his regiment in the Phil
ippine Islands, the order to take
effect Sept. I. Major Hardin is
absent at present in the East, and
will be home Sunday. 1t is not
known who his successor will be
but Capt. Dentler, who formerly
had charge OF the military de-
part1nent at the College, is
strongly talked of.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-07-15
Business Locals.

The best ice cream soda at Smalls.
Try Small's for cool drinks during the
hot weather.
For low prices on saddles and harness
see J. M. Cameron.
J. M. Cameron manufacturer and deal
er ia harness and saddles.
Red Cedar Star Shingles at the saw
mill at $1.60 per M. E. w. STRONG.
Smokers supplies, largest stock in the
city at Small & Sons.
Finest line of hammocks in the city at
J. M. Cameron's call quick and see him.
Ice cream $1.25 per gallon at Small &
Sons.
Wall paper at Blackledge's new fur
niture store.
For harness and saddles see J. M.
Cameron.
Candies and fruits, fresh and tasty, at
Smalps.
Look at the price! $1.25 per gallon for
ice cream. Parties supplied. Small q
Son.
Buy your harvesting outfits
at Nolan & Cauak,an'S.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-07-15
CORVALLIS MARKET REPORT.

Wheat 75c per bushel.
Oats 32c to 34c.
Flour $l.O4 to $1.30 per sack.
Butter 12zc to 14c per pound.
Creamery butter SO cents per roll.
Eggs 18c per dozen.
Chickens 10 cents per pound.
Lard II per pound.
Wool l9c per pound.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-07-15

Remember that Nolan r
0aIasan's great Reduc fE0n
Sale Of summer goods is
now running in full blast.
Bargains all along the line
for July.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-07-15

Buy your harvesting outfits
at Nolan & CaHakanIS.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-07-15

Look at the price! $1.25 per gallon fol
ice cream. Parties supplied. Small &
Son.