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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
Homeseekers Line Up.

St Paul, Minn., August IA special to the Pioneer Press from Devils Lake, N. D., says: The lineup of prospective homesteaders for registration in the land lottery began today, although the filing does not begin until o'clock tomorrow morning Numerous gamblers and graft CTS have come with the crowds, and the police department has been largely in creased .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08


 Tolxio, August 2, D m.-General ku- ropatlxin's success in extricating his army from the Liao Tung peninsula without disaster has elicited much praise from the Japanese The concentrating of his army at Kai Chou at one time seemed certain to involve it in destruction.
 It was believed that a generally de- cisive battle would be fought at Ia Che Kiao or Hal Cheng. It is considered here that Kuropatkin showed his ability by withdrawing his immense army without a battle. He was forced to abandon or de- stroy valuable stores and munitions of war when transportation was the most serious problem to the Russians. He also impaired the morale of his army, but he preserved his men and guns.
 Planned to Check laps.
 It is evident that he had hoped and planned to check the Japanese at Ia Tche Kiao Then after holding the enemy fin check it is believed to have been his purpose to concentrate his remaining force at I.iao Yang and to strike Kuroki. The unexpected loss of the Russian left at Ia Che Kiao and the appearance of the  Japanese Takushan army on the flank forced the abandonment and surrender without fight of Yin Row, Hai cheng and New Chwang. It is generally be- lieved that the crisis will come shortly at Lao Yang, and that Kuropatkin will be forced to give battle, whatever his present purpose may be.
 General Okus and the Takushan armies are pressing northward, and Feneral Ku- roki is close at hand, ready to take any part necessary in the general Japanese play.
 ! The possession of Yin Row (the port of New Chwang) has enormously simplified the transportation problem for the Japa- hese It gives their two armies freedom Iof movement which they have heretofore hot possessed. The Japanese are speedily repairing the railroad which the Rus Bions failed to seriously damage in their nasty failed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
TOULON, FRANCE, SUFFERS
 FROM A DISASTROUS FIRE

A division of the reserve squadron has been called upon to aid.
 Within an hour after the fire broke out the entire population was aroused. Guns are being fired as signals for help, which is coming in from the whole country side.
 The flames are spreading with the great est rapidity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
War Vessel for Monte Christi.

the request of the state department Ad- miral Sigsbee at San Juan has been d. rected to dispatch a war vessel to Monte Christi, San Domingo. This was done at the suggestion of MT. Dawson, tNe Am erican minister to San Domingo and the inference Is that trouble is impending in that country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
Dr.. Nevin Returns to Rome.

Rome, August 7-The Rev. pr. Nevln. rector of St. Pauls. the American church in Rome, returned from Wiesbaden, and officiated at his church today Dr. Ne win recently underwent an operation as a result of which his eyesight Is being restored.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
Capture Commanding Position.

London. August s-The Times corres- pondent at Tokio under date of August says that there are unofficial reports there that the Japanese have captured commanding positions north and north east of Port Arthur at distance of two miles, fifty yards from the main line of the Russian defenses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
Set Fire to Village.

St. Petersburg, August 7.-General Ku- ropatkin, in a telegram to the emperor, dated August 6. reports a reconnaissance August on the south front in the direc- ton of the Japanese positions. The Rus sians set fire to the village of Henchu- antza, thirteen miles northeast of New Chwang, from which place small force of Japanese fled precipitately, leaving their transport animals.
 The report gives details of other skir- mishes and concludes with the state-
 
 lcontInued on secand Paae)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08

Toulon. France, August 7.-F'ire broke out in the arsenal here at midnight origi- hating In the extensive stores. The fire spread rapidly and now threatens to embrace entire blocks of buildings.
 The troops were at once called out and mustered in the street. The prefect of the maritime port is organizing assis- tance and admiral and generals are help ing in the work at the pumps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
Will Formally Open eadquarters.

New York, August 7.-The republican national headquarters will be formally opened tomorrow by Chairman cortelyou, and such members of the executive com mittee as may be in the city. There will be no ceremony but the members of the committee will begin the campaign work Senator Nathan B. Scott of West vir- ginia arrived tonight and other mem bers probably will be here tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
Democrats Are Catherine.
Status of Yellow Fever.

Mexico City, August 7-The sus- pected cases of yellow fever at Vera Cruz have been disproved. There was one case of fever at Coatsacolcoz yese terday and one death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
preparatlons for Notification.

Esopus, N r., August 7.-Preparations for the coming to Rosemount of the noti- fication committee occupied the attention of Judge Parker today.
 Mir. and Mrs. William s. Rodie of New. York were the guests of the afternoon. MT. Rodies is a member of the New York state democratic executive committee and expects to take an active part In the campaign in New York state. He will be in charge of the Sagamore which will bring the committee from New York on Wednesday.
 The boat will land it's passengers at the Esopus dock and then anchor in mid- stream until the ceremonies have been concluded.
 William F. sheehan, chairman of tha national executive committee. called on Judge Parker late in the afternoon. Hd will return to New York tomorrow when the committee will holds its first meeting. Judge George Gray of Delaware and form CT Secretary Daniel Lamont. who had arranged to visit Rosem0unt were unable to make connections to reach here today and 1t is now possible they will not be able to consult with Judge Parker until after the notification ceremonies.
 Judge Gray Is st3-~ing with Mir Lamont at Millbrook, N. H. Judge Parker and members of his family attended church services at Kingston today, making the trip in a steam launch.
 Democrats Are Gathering.
 New York, August 7,-Demoerats from different parts of the country began gath ering here today in anticipation of tha meeting of the executive committee to- morrow, and the notincation of Judge Parker of his nomination Wednesday.
 w. s. Cowherd, chairman of the con- gressional campaign committee, came over from Washington to consult with the democratic national managers regarding concerted action for both President and congress. Among other arrivals were Jefferson D. Brown, member of the na- tional committee from Florida and Rep- resentative Claud A. Swanson of Vir- ginia. ]
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
Max Arnold Hess Dies.

Philadelphia, August Max Arnold Hess, known In the theatrical profession as Max Arnold, the blind comedian, died here today in a sanitarium after an ill., ness of several months. He was 4S years al
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
Fire Raging in strasburs.

Strasburg, Alsace-Lorraine, August "A great fire is raging in the old quarter of the city. A large orphan asylum and the Magdalen church have already been destroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
Davis coess to chautauqua.

Elkins, w. Va, August 7-Ex-Senator Davis will leave tomorrow for -dount Lake Park to be present at Hobson day at Chautauqua. Senator Davis will prob ably make a short talk introducing Hob son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
British Consul is Better.

Mexico City, August 7.-British con. sul George Greville arrived today from England in improved health. Captain Halliwell, British vice consul, has re- signed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
Death Hourly Expected.

Sweet Springs, Mo, August 7.-Ex-Sena- tor George G. Vest has been gradually sinking today and tonight his death is expected hourly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
HAVE ONLY PRAISE FUR KUROPATK|N Japs Recognize His Ability in
 Handling Troops
 THREATENED ON EACH SIDE
Conviction Is Still Strong That the Great Battle of the War Will be Fought at Liao
 Yang.

Llao Yang. August 5.-Delayed in transmission .)-The Japanese are ! advancing on Liao Yang, and 1t IS
 probable that a simultaneous at {
 tack will be made on Mukden and |
 Liao Yang, in which case a deels- | i've battle Is assured. 1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
Eamous Critic Dies.

Vienna, August 7s-Dr. Eduward Han slick, the famous musical critic, is dead He was born in Prague September, 1852.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-08
WAS THE AMERICAN
 LEGATION STONED?
NO NEWS HAS BEEN RECEIVED IN WASHINGTON OF oUTRAGES COMMITTED BY LAWLESS CHAR AcTERs IN BoGoTA.

Panama August 7-No information has from Bogota regarding reports circulated in the United States and said to have been sent from Panama that revolution oc- cured at Bogota Friday last when the American consulate was stonned by mob and troops called out to protect Alban c.. Snyder the charge d'affaires.
 The American minister believes that if the consulate was stoned as alleged it was nothing more than the act of ire sponsible people resulting from the feeling against the United States which obtains in Colombia. General Rafael Reyes should have assumed the presidency of Colom- bia today but according to the latest news brought by coastwise vessels adjourned without proclaimng his election as re- qulred by the constitution. This is said to be part of the plan of the war party to annul the election of Reyes.
 It is reported here that General Reyes being favored by the army was to pro- claim himself president.
 Charleston, W. Va, August '. Counsel tive at Charleston. He is 29 years of age and unmarried. He is a graduate of Washington and Lee University at Lex fngton, Va. After his matriculation Sny- der went to Mexico as private secretary to his father, Judge c. P. Snyder of Charleston. who was in the United States diplomatic service there. He spent four years there and returned to Charleston, where he remained until appointed consul at Bogota two years ago.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-08-19
BRIBERY CHARGES
MADE IN HAVANA

HAVANA, Aug. 6.-The Secretary of
Finance today disapproved the Havana
city budget for the coming year, say
ing the total amount of $2,820,9S0 is
s569, 1855 more than can be collected. For
the fiscal year 1902 to 1903 and to March
"a, 1904, the amount collected was only
s1,S7S,3 1894. He rejects specific items of
5000, 1877 and 100000 for the purchase of
the Vedado waterworks and an old
cemetery in Havana ON the ground that
the city has no money to buy this prop
erty.
There is much discussion in the local
papers over the Vedado waterworks and
there are accusations of wholesale brib-
cry in connection with the matter. The
Mayor and Civil Governor are accused
by innuendo of being mixed up in some
crooked work. Some newspapers are
also accused of having an interest in
the purchase.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-08-19
BAD WATER At
ATHENS SICKENS FLEET

TRIESTE, July 19.-IIlness prevailing
in the American fleet, and particularly
on the flagship Kearsarge, has reached
considerable dimensions. Among others
Ensign Timmons and Chaplain Isaacs.
of the Kearsarge. are i'll of typhoid and
enteric fever, which, however, may
prove only maIarial fever. Six other
officers and men are under close OBJ
seryation because of the high tempera
lures they show. Ensign Timmons is
being nursed on shore in private sani-
tarium by his wife, who is a daughter
of Senator Fairbanks.
The authorities here are acting in ex-
ceedingly kindly and helping spirit. In
addition to those mentioned. Lieutenant
Hudgfns, Captain Dion Williams, fleet
marine officer; Lieutenant Commander
Willets, a fleet engineer. and two more
sailors have beenl taken on shore to the
Maddalena Hospital. where they enjoy
every care. Lieutenant Clement con-
tinues to have dangerously high tenn
perature.
This epidemic of illness is ascribed
to the drinking water at Athens.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-08-19
CANADA SEEKS
AMERICAN SETTLERS

WASHINGTON, Aug. cit is prob
able that the attention of the British
government will be directed to a move
ment conducted officially by the Can
adam government to induce immigra-
ton from the United States to North
west Territory. There can be no objec-
ton to such efforts on the part of pri-
vate immigration agencies, but, when.
as in this case, the government itself
seeks to attract citizens OF other coun-
tries, the matter is one which calls for
official remonstrance.
1t appears that the Dominion Depart
ment of the Interior, through one of its
assistant secretaries. has been sending
broadcast circular letters, principally
to clergymen. professional
men and persons of influence describ-
ing in glowing, terms the splendid re-
of the Canadian Northwest. and
inviting immigrants, by the offer of
$50 acres of land for each, free schools
and sound laws.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-08-19
RIVAL OF MAMMOTH
CAVE is FOUND

SERGENT, KY. Aug. Gone oSSthe
largest caves ever discovered in east
ern Kentucky, and one that perhaps
will rival the great Mammoth Cave in
Edmonson county, has been discovered
on Line Fork Creek, in southern Letcher
county.
A party of sightseers explored it's
mysterious confines to a distance of
over seven miles. They were unable
to find any end to the natural wonder.
large, swift-fiowing stream of water
was discovered rushing into undiscover-
ed regions. Fearing to go further. the
party returned. Another party will be
organized to explore the cave to it's ex-
tremity. Several other caverns have
been discovered in Line Fork region,
but this is the most extensive yet found.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-08-19

: small. The iightness of the mass in
sures its floating on the surface. How
ard says that if the eggs are kept com
pletely immersed the larvae will never
develop, this being because of the in
ability of the developing embryos te
obtain the necessary air supply. The
peculiar structure of the bottom of the
eggs prevents the water from actually
wetting them.
When the eggs hatch they open
downward letting the larvae into the
water. This occurs from twenty-four
hours, under favorable conditions, to
two or three days, after the eggs are
deposited, Naturally the young on
Matching are very small but develop
! in a few days into fair sized wrigglers.
These are the common natural history
! objects of the rain-water barrel which,
| as youngsters, we all believed were
"rained down"
The larva of this species is found nor
mally at the surface of the water with
its head in a downward position. The
explanation of this peculiar position is
this: the larvae of this and all species
of mosquitoes, though aquatic as re-
CARDS living in and obtaining their
food from the water, are true air
breathers and must necessarily come to
the surface to obtain the air. How this
operation is performed is shown in the
figure of the larva. The larva while
breathing at the surface continues TO
feed beneath; hence the position of the
head downward. 1t moves away when
disturbed and can frequently be seen
foraging about in the water for food
but coming regularly to the surface to |
breathe. It's food consists of the de-
caying organic matter and the micro !
scopical organisms common to stand /
ing water. Only one comment in favor |
of the generally condemned mosquito !
can be found and that is in regard TO
the larvae. Comstock says: The lar
vac of mosquitoes are doubtless bene-
fetal insects for they feed on the de-
caying matter in water, and thus act
as scavengers," and then he adds, but
the annoyance caused by the bites of
the adult female more than balances
this good" The length of the larval
life was found to vary under different
conditions from seven to fifteen days.
At the last larval moult, the pupal
stage begins. The pupa is an ungain-
w looking creature resting quitely at
the surface taiI-end downwards and
further distinguished from the larva
by its big head. This head is really
the head and thorax of the insect fused
together. The pupa has also two
instead Of one, rising,
not from the tai-end OF the body but
from the upper side from that portion
known as the tllorax. The end of the
abdonaen is supplied with two broad
laps used for swimming. with which
1y vigorous motions of the body the
insect drives itself down into the water
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-08-19
I'll TIT UDLTUHW HIT
NOMINATIONS ON OAHU
Evening of Saturday, Seventeenth OF Septem.
Der, Fixed By Conference OF Fourth and
Fifth District Committees.

accordingly. but Mr.. Vida declined to
accept the honor
Mr.. Boyd nominated Mr.. Nawaakoa,
who was elected with applause.
Mr.. Piianaia was elected to serve as
temporary secretary of the convention.
After it was made clear that lessrs.
Andrews and Vida. as chairmea II the
respective districts. should issue the
cali for the convention the conference
adjourned
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-08-19

when disturbed. The manner in which
the pupa rises to the surface without
effort demonstrates that it's weight is
less than that of the water. The
length of the pupal stage is a matter
of about two days.
The length of the life-cycIe of Culex
| pipiens was obtained by placing eggs
laid the previous night COLLECTED in
vessels exposed for the purpose) on
water of ordinary temperature. The
water was kept shaded and no food
was added. The eggs were placed in
the breeding jars on January 16 They
Matched in the forenoon of January IL.
The first larvae changed to pupae on
January 81. The first adults issued from
the pupal cases on February 2. The
life-cycle in this instance was II days.
To illustrate the effect of tempera-
ture on the Matching of the eggs. sew
eral newly laid clusters Were placed on
ice-water and put in an ice-chest.
These did not hatch until three days
afterward, while on the other hand
egg-clusters collected the same day,
December %, 1902, Matched the same
afternoon.
The Yellow-Fever Mosquito Stegom-
via fasciata.-This mosquito is the no.
torious yellow-fever species of Cuba.
Just how or when it came to these Is
lands is unknown. DR.. Howard under
date of January %. 1903. writes: "The
two species of Stegomyia listed (from
occur throughout the East In
dies Prof V. L. Kellogg of Stanford
University. in writing of his trip to
the Samoan Islands a year ago says:
II am interested to learn that your
day mosquito is the yellow-fever chap,
fasc;ata. That is just what
found the Samoan mosquito to be.
This is the abundant Samoan
mosquito and the one which presum-
ably disseminates elephantiasis.'
TO be continued.)
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To be continued.)
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-08-19
REMOVAL NOTICE.

The TOWNSEND UNDERTAKING
co. and HONOLULU MUTUAL BUR-
EAL ASSN. have moved next door 10
the more commodious quarters former
" occupied by Pacific Vehicle & sup
ply Co. Roomy office and pariors are
Rieely and comfortably arranged.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-08-19
AT $50 A. NJ.
and ChIdren's = ~ ~
nUSLIN UNDERWEAR
to be cleared out at MANUFACTURERS PRICE.
AT $50 A. M.
TO be cleared out at MANUFACTURERS PRICE.

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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-08-19
PACIFIC IMPORT Comply.

Our entire stock of Chdren Dresses from the cheapest
Milford chronicle., 1904-09-23
GREENWOOD.

The severe storm OF last Wednesday night
caused considerable damage by blowing of
apples, peaches and pears. The corn was laid
fiat and many trees thrown down A few
buildings were damaged, but no serious loss
to them done.
! Fishers school district will be taught by
Miss Belle McKague, of Georgetown, this
coming term.
Prof Wesley Webb, Of the State Board of
Agriculture, has been here this week inspect
ing the berry plants Of W. s, Todd, who is a
large dealer. He has orders now for plants
to be shipped to far OF New Zealand and also
to Mexico. He has an excellent reputation
for honesty and square dealing. His straw
berry plants are beautiful to look at.
The marriage OF Miss Hester Wright and
Mr.. Lesley Parker, took place last Wednes-
day. The ceremony was performed by Rev
w. n. Redman.
The StOrk visited the home of George VII.
liams and wife last Saturday morning and
left bright baby girl.
Miss Edith Todd left here last Thursday to
nnlsh business course at the Pierce College
in Philadelphia.
The public schools OF Greenwood will open
on September goth and II is hoped that ali the
children will be prompt to start on that day.
so that they can be alt properly classified,
Ira Williams LEFT last Monday to enter Cor
mel University.
Many Republicans went from here last
Monday to Dover to attend the Repu bican
mass meeting and hear Senator Fairbanks
speak.
Miss May and VIM. Morris will attend Dover
Conference Academy this winter.
Rev. and Mrs. G. E. Dryden are visiting in
Washington, ID. c.
Fred Clifton, or Lewes, are visiting relatives
G. W. Parker was in Georgetown last Tues /
day.
W. S. Lord has been at Lewes.
Robert Palmer, of Milton, has been visiting /
DR.. Walter Hunter.
Miss Bessie Fisher will teach in the public |
schools at Townsend this school year.
Miss Rachael COrdTay, OF Farmineton, has |
been guest of Minnie COrdray this week.
Misses Mary Russum and Lizzie Fisher Of
Hillsboro, are visitingsfriends here.
Mrs Ltllia salisbury and son, Willard have
been visiting in Philadelphia.
Senator Harrington was in town Wednes.
day looking after business interests.
Edward Robinson, and wife, Of Philadel. /
phia have been visiting W. H. Hopkins and
family.
Thsd Windsor, of Milford, was Greenwood
visitor this week.
w. H. Morris and Mrs. Ella Lord, of viii
mington, passed last week with w. F. Nor
ris.
VIM. Hastings passed last Saturday and
sunday with Georgetown friends.
Misses Georgie and Gertrude Isaacs, OF Can
er6ury' have been Visiting Misses Lovey and
Miss Lila Hitch has been visiting in Mil
ord.
Mrs j. L. Houseman and daughter have
'een visiting at BridgeVille.
Milford chronicle., 1904-09-23
PRIME HOOK NECK.

The school house in this district has been
improved in its appearance by a coat Of
paint.
A valuable young horse owned by T r,
Wilson died last week.
There has been time for visiting even
though It Is. the busy season. Master Cove
and Parvis Draper we're guests Of w Ingram
last Sunday; VIM. Fowler, of Broadkiln,
passed the same day with Harry Clendapiel
and brother, and Harry and George Ingram
have been visiting at Harrington.
Miss Mary Carpenter and brother Willie
were guests Of Matte Ingram on Sunday. and
from Wilmington.
An old-time apple cutting was given bv
Mrs. Charles Stevenson last Saturday even
Ing and royal good time is reported nom
those present. These affairs are rare nova
days. ~ "a
Thomas Lindale and wife. of Harbeson
family. anu
Manship Ingram and wife, Hrs. Iindale
and Mrs; Jones were guests OF N. r. Ingram
this week. '''-'