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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
Bill for Civil Pensions.

Washington, February 16.-Willis L..
Moore, chief of the United States weather
bureau. presented a bill he had drawn up
providing for civil pensions for govern
ment employees based on a per cent as
sessment on their salaries to the house
committee on reform of the civil service
He said the merit system was strictly adj
hered to, and that political influence was
no hindrance as the system in use had
become known to politicians.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
WARM TRIBUTE FROM
REPUBLIC OF PANAMA

Washington. February 16.Minister Blu
nau-varilla from the Republic of Pan
anna has sent to Secretary Hay the fol-
lowing expression of regret of the people
of that country over Senator Hanna's
DEATH
1.-The dramatic event which terminates
great and noble life at the very mo-
ment of the triumph of its foremost
achievement, fills with affliction the
hearts of all the citizens of the United
States.
1.-The citizens of the republic of Pam
ma mourn also the lose of Senator Mar
Gus A. Hanna in whcee keen statesman
ship, in whose indomitable will the cause
dearest to them has found a heroic and
victorious defence.
Il beg to convey to your excellency and
through your excellency to the President
and to the people of the United States in
the name of the government and people
of Panama, the expression of their deep
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
RUSSIANS STAY AWAY.
Proposed Symposium Of Quill Club Is
Failure.

New York, February 16-The intention
of the Quill club to hold a symposium of
representatives of Russians and Japanese
at the dinner of the club tonight at the
Manhattan hotel, was frustrated by the
absence of the Russian guests. They were
Count Lodyzensky, Russian consul gen.
eral in this city; Count Paul Tiezen-
hansen and Baron Schilling.
1t was said that they were absent under
orders from Count Cassini. the Russian
ambassador at Washington. Suchidi the
Japanese consul general in this city, was
present 1t was declared after the dinner
that the Russians had stayed away on
account of the feeling in Russia that this
country is hostile to its interests in the
present difficulty.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
Seven Warshlps Are Disabled.

London, February 17.-In a dispatch
dated Port Arthur February 49, cor
respondent of the Times gives a descrlp-
ton of seven Russian warships which he
says are lying disabled there. They in
clude battleships Sevastopol and Petro-
pavlovsk which have not been named in
previous reports of the action.
The correspondent says that altogether
eleven Russian ships were put out of ac-
tion at Port Arthur.
Continuing, he declares that the Japan
ese were driven from the nelghboorhood
of Kinchau near New Chwang after a
skirmish in which 100 Japanese were taken
prisoners and 70 Russians killed.
Z In an editorial article the Times re-
marks that as this correspondent does
not mention the injuries sustained by the
'battieships and as the Kinchau story has
not been reported from any other source,
III would be well to accept his reports with
some reserve.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
INTENDED HUSBAND
WAS IN CONVICT CELL
Mrs. Peffei Answered Advertisement
In Matrimonial Paper and Be-
came Engaged.

Binghampton, N. Y, February 16.-
Miss Hattie Peffel tonight left this city
to return to her home in Chicago. She
came here a few days ago to marry James
C. Rankin, with whom she had become
engaged by correspondence after answer
ing his advertisement for a wife in
matrimonial paper. He represented to
her that he was an employee of the gov
eminent.
After they became engaged, she says,
that she sent money to him at his re-
quest. When she reached Binghampton,
she found that Rankin was in Jail for
forgery, to which charge he PLEADED
guilty in the county court today. He
has been in jail since last fall, and was
in confinement when he inserted his mat
rimonial advertisement.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
LONG Discussion Over Exhibit.

Berlin, February 16,-The measure
providing an appropriation for a Ger
man art exhibit at the st. Louis expo
.sition provoked long discussion in
the reicnstag today of the emperors
attitude toward the German impress
sionists. The emperor's attitude has
been one of strong hostility toward the
modernists of Germany, and some of
his recent utterances were followed
by the restricting Of the space allotted
the impressionists at the st. Louis
exposition to a small proportion Of the
whole area allowed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
Missionaries Are Safe.

Nashville, Tenn, February ia
cablegram was received this, morning
by the foreign mission board of the
Southern Presbyterian church an
nouncing the safety of the mission
aries in Korea. The message is from
Secretary Bull, and is dated at Kunza.
There are seventeen missionaries in
the Korean field, and the cablegram
says they are undisturbed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
Disposition of Russian Sailors.

washington, February l6-Unted
States Minister Allen from Seoul under
yesterdays date cables the state depart5
ment the following details of the disposi-
tion made of the Russian sailors, who
composed the crews Of the Variag and
the Korietz. the Russian cruisers sunk by
the Japanese at Chemulpo on the 9th in
slant:
Russian sailors that were captured
have been taken on the French naval
vessel and will be conveyed by her TO
Saigon Cochin China) tomorrow, where
they will be held until after the close
: of the war. Those on the British naval
vessel will be taken to Hong Kong under
similar understanding"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
All Quiet at Boqota.

Washington, February 16.-Mr. Sny-
der, the United States charge at Bo-
gotta, has cabled the state department
from Bogota, under date of February
10, as follows: Complete quiet pre-
walls everywhere. Election passed off
quietly, but no one knows whether
Reyes or Valez has been elected presi-
ident. Talk of Panama seems to have
compIetely subsidized"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17

Houston, Tex, February ia
northbound passenger train on the In
ternational and Great Northern rail
road ran into an open switch at Healy,
fifteen miles north of Houston, today.
The engine was overturned, and the
oil which used for fuel ignited the
coaches, with the result that the mail
car, express car and two passenger
coaches were destroyed by fire. Sew
eral passengers were slightly injured.
A large portion of the mail was de-
stroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
Mrs. Hanna Is Frustrated.

Washington, February 16.-Mrs. Hanna
is feeling the effects of the severe strain
on her strength incident to the ceaseless
vigilance at the bedside of the late SEN
ator during his illness Of two weeks. To-
day for time she was very much pros
trated. She rallied again, however. and
during the latter portion of the day saw
friends who called to express their con-
dolences. She expects to attend the fu-
neral ceremonies in the senate tomorrow,
and to accompany the remains of the late
senator to Cleveland late tomorrow night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
Forbes Accepts Position.

Washington, February 16.-It was
announced after the cabinet meeting
today that w. Cameron Forbes of Bos-
ton had accepted the Office of Philip
pine commissioner, vacated by the res
ignation of Governor Taft and the pro-
motion to the governorship of Gen.
Luke Wright.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
Publishers Adopt Resolutions.

New York, February 16.-The American
Newspaper Publishers association learn
with profound regret of the death of SEN
ator Hanna, and feel in common with the
American people the great public loss to
the business interests, to the world, and,
further, that this expression of our sor-
row be and Is hereby extended to his be-
reaved family"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
PensacoIa,s Festival Closes.

Pensacola, Fla, February 16.-Pensa-
cola's Mardi Gras celebration came to a
brilliant close tonight when eleven elab-
orately decorated floats formed one of the
most splendid pageants ever witnessed in
the history of Pensacola. Immediately
after the parade the grand coronation
ball occurred at the opera house. There
the king unmasked revealing himself as
William B. Wright of this city. He crown
ed as queen of the carnival Miss Isabel
Quinn.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
Eortlflcations Bill Reported.

Washington, February 1.-THE fortfl-
cation appropriation bill was reported to
the house today from the appropriations
committee. 1t carries a total appropriation
of $z13l,192 which is less by s446224 than
was appropriated for Notifications at the
last session of congress. The estimates
on which the bill is based aggregate SOL
67s fQ5
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
EXPELLED FOR CHEATING.
Six Men Must Leave Princeton for
Breaking Honor System.

Princeton, N. j., February 16-Prince-
toms "honor system committee" today
submitted to the undergraduates its re.
port on the recent exposure or cheating
In examinations The report says:
ut has been found necessary to expel
six men from college for breaking the
honor system and to suspend one for two
and n half months"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
VIII Conduct Trained Nurses.

New York. February 16-Dr. Anita
Newcomb MCGEE, prominently identi-
fed with the American hospital serv-
ice during the Spanish war, will take
to Japan corps of trained nurses for
hospital service with the Japanese
army. Japan Consul Uchida stated to-
day that he had arranged for the ac-
ceptance of DIR. McGee's offer by the
Japanese Red Cross society.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
Bryan's Words on Hanna.

Tallahassee, Fla, February 16.-William
Jennings Bryan, when informed today of
the death of Senator Hanna, said: He
was one of the most forceful figures in
modern politics. He won his place at the
head of his party, in the senate and in
the nation by his extraordinary executive
ability and by his skill in organizing the
forces that control that party Even his
political opponents recognized the
strength of his personality and many ad-
mirable qualities"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
Churchill satterlee Is Dead.

Washington, February 16.-word has
reached here of the death at Augusta,
Ca, today of the Rev. Churchill Satter-
lee, the rector of Trinity church, Column
bia. S. c.. who had been suffering from
an attack of grippe. He was a son OF
Bishop Henry Y. Satterlee of the diocese
of Washington, and was "a years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
New Railroad is Chartered.

Guthrie. Okla, February 16.-Missouri
and Oklahoma Central Railroad company
with headquarters here was chartered to-
day to build line $50 miles in length. be-
ginning in Carthage No. and passing
through Joplin, NO. the Quapaw reserv-
alton and Oklahoma to the western
boundary of Woods county. The capital
stock is given as $5,000000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
CASHIER ATTEMPTS
TO COMMIT SUICIDE
SHOOTS HIMSELF WHILE HIS
WIFE AND THREE CHILDREN
TAKE PART IN AMATEUR PLAY
IN MACON.

Macon. Ga February 16.-claud Trout
man, cashier of the Farmers and Mer-
chants bank of Milledgeville, shot him
self twice Just above the left nipple to-
night with suicidal intent.
His wife and three children were talk
ing leading parts in an amateur play at
the opera house at the time. He left let
ters to the bank president and his wife
the contents of which are not known.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
For Succor of Refugees.

Washington, February 16.-Admiral
Evans, commanding the Asiatic station
has notified the navy department that he
had dispatched three of the cruiser
squadron to North China ports where
they will be held in readiness to serve as
dispatch boats or for the succor of the
refugees during the progress of the war.
The New ORLEANS started from Cayite
for Che Foo, the nearest point to the
theatre of war. The Raleigh and Frolic
have started from Cavite for SHANGHAI.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
Press Expresses Appreciation.

Toxic. February 1.-THE entire press
of Japan is united in expressing keen ap-
probation of the deep and general sym
patty which is being shown Japan by
western countries, and argues that this
year will be the means of drawing the
east and west more closely together.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
Subscribe to War Fund.

Honolulu, February 16.-At meet
ing Of Japanese merchants here $142,-
900 was subscribed to the Japanese
war loan. There was one subscrip-
ton of 10000. The merchants will
canvass the island, and expect to raise
considerable more money to aid their
country's cause.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
Grandstand Is Destroyed.

Newark, N. j., February 16.---Fire to-
day destroyed the entire grandstand
and about one-third of the board track
known as the Vailsburg bicycle track,
which was one of the most famous in
the country. Henry Young, fireman,
was killed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
Five-story BUILDING Burns.

New York, February 16.-The five-story
building on Park Palace, occupied by
Holbertls restaurant, the American
Sports Publishing company and other
concerns, was destroyed by fire tonight.
The damage is estimated at 100000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
Balkan Situation is Serious.

Vienna, February 16-The situation in
the Balkans is creating great uneasness
here. The official denial Of the rumors of
the mobilization of Austrian troops has
failed to mobilize two army corps pro-
visionally for the purpose of guarding the
Balkan frontier because of fears that
Turkey will provoke Bulgaria into war.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
Leased to Great Britain.

st. Petersburg, February ia dis
patch has been received here from the
Russian minister at Pekin, Paul Lessar
saying that upon his official inquiry the
Chinese government informed him that
Wei-Hai-Wei remains leased to Great
Britain.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
Cold Weather In Cleveland.

8 Cleveland, o., February 16.-This
was the coolest day in Cleveland and
northern Ohio in five years. The gov
eminent thermometer here registered
8 degrees below zero, while at some
points the mercury fell to IA below.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
pe.perate Character Shot.

Toronto. February ia man known as
Shorty Bill' said to have Den des-
perate character from Texaf tlwas shot
and instantly killed tonight 4 ght with
the police.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
PERSONAL.

Mrs. Samuel M. Blake will entertain the
Twentieth Century club at the residence
of Mrs. B. M. Brazeal, Cos Twentieth
street, Friday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
Felt Factory Burns.

Berlin. Ontario, February 1s.-The fac
tory Of the Berlin Felt Boot company,
the largest of the kind in Canada, was
totally destroyed by fire tonight. Loss,
s15O.000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
Beverage Takes Vacant Seat.

washington. February Ex-senator Bev-
eridge will occupy the seat which Sena-
tor Hannas death makes vacant. For the
past four years Senator Beverldge has
had a seat on the democratic side of the
chamber.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
six-story Structure Burns.

Minneapolis, MINI, February ia fire
tonight in the Printers Exchange build
ing, a six-story brick structure. Quilted the
entire interior, mourning a loss of over
$4,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17

sorrow for the death of man whose
mind was as high as his heart was great,
and whose name will remain engraved in
the history of the greatest work of
man."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
400. The Ohio state legislature is expected

400 The Ohio state legislature Is expected
to attend in a body.
The committee on arrangements sug-
gests that throughout the state on Friday
afternoon for five minutes, 1 p. m. until
LOS p. M, all business, railroad traffic
and street car service in every city and
town be suspended as a mark of respect
to the deceased.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
JAPAN LANDS 100000
ARMED TROOPS IN KOREA
Continued from FIRST Page)

requested the captain of the Talbot to
fire at her with a torpedo. This request
was also refused.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
OFFICIAL FUNERAL SERVICES
OYER REMAINS OF HANNA TO
BE HELD In SENATE CHAMBER
Continued from First Pase)

the senate protein the clergy will con-
duct the funeral ceremonies.
All the senate galleries will be reserved
for this occasion, admission being by
special cards only.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
Earthquake Felt In Sicily.

Rome, February ia shock of earth
quake has been felt at Calabria, Sicily.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17

If your breathing is difficult, or your
lungs sore, rely on Piso's Cure for relief
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
Hoods SGrsap0riii0
and Pills

Make the blood pure, vigorous and
rich, create appetite, give vitality,
strength and animation, and cure
all eruptions. Have the whole family
begin to take them today.
Hoods sarsaparilla has been used in
our family for some time and always with
good results Last spring was all run
down and got bottle Of it, and as usual
received great benefit" Miss BEULAH
BoYcE. Stowe, vt.
Hoods SarsaparIIla promises to
cure and keeps the promise.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17

70 CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II It fails
to cure. e. w. Groves signature IL on
zach box. &c.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-17
Epriag Medicine

There is no other season when good
medicine is SO much needed as in the
Spring.
The blood is impure, weak and
impoverished condition indicated
by pimples and other eruptions on the
face and body, by deficient vitality,
loss of appetite, lack of strength, and
want of animation.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-11-03

WHEREAS, by the laws Of the Common
wealth Of Pennsylvania it shall be the
duty of the Sheriff of every county at
least ten days before any election to be
held therein Except for township and
borough oiiiccrs) to give notice OF the
same by proclamations posted up in the
most public places in every election dis
trict and by advertisements in at least
TWO newspapers if there be so many pub
iished in the county representing so far as
practicable the political parties which at
the proceeding election cast the largest
and next largest number of votes and to
enumerate the officers to be elected and
give list Of all the nominations except
Tor election officers and assessors to be
voted for in said county so tar as may be
in the form in which they shall appear
upon the ballot and to designate the places
at which the election is to be held.
Therefore. /, j. G, Coit, High Sheriff
of Sullivan county, do hereby make
known and proclaim to the qualified cleo
tors OF SuIlivSS- county that an election
will be held iSthe said county on
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-11-03
Wyoming County for Judge
Dunham.

A letter received from Frank 5.
S. Harding, the chairman of Wy
oming county declares that Judge
Dunham will carry Wyoming
bv from three to five hundred ma
jority any reports to the contrary
notwithstanding.
This prediction is based upon
the most reliable facts and figures.
The conditions in Wyoming
county are such tnat Mr.. Terry
will losa hundreds of Democratic
votes throughout the county, and
Judge Dunham's popularity taken
in connection with the above fact,
and the large Republican majority
that Wyoming county will give
this fall are plain reasons for the
accuracy of Mr.. Harding's figures.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-11-03
John L. Reesers Big StOre> Bal
ELECTION
PROCLAMATION.

Ih rty- four persons for Pres
idential Electors.
One person for Judge OF the
Sudreme Court.
One person for Representa-
live in Congress.
One person for Representa-
tive in Ge leral Assembly.
One person for Judge of the
Court OF Common Pleas.
One PRISON for Proihonotary,
Register, Recorder and
Clelk Of The Court
One person for Sheriff.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-11-03
CENTRAL
State Normal Schoo
LOCKHAVEN, PA.

j. r. FLICKINGER, Principal.
Fall term, Is weeks begins Septem-
Der 5th, 1904.
Last year was the most success
full in the history of this important
school-about 700 students. Loca-
ton among the mountains of CEN
trail Pennsylvania, with fine water,
splendid buildings and excellent
sanitary conditions make it an
ideal training school. In addition
to its Normal course it also has an
excellent College Preparatory De-
partment in charge OF an honor
graduate of Princeton. 1t also h as
departments of Music, Elocution
and Business, 1t has a well
educated Faculty, fine Gymnasium
and Athletic Field,
Address for illustrated catalog,
The PRINCIPAL.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-11-03

Nov. 8,
1901.

1T the several election districts in the
county, to wit:
Beruicc Precinct, at the'Knithis Of
Labor Hall in Bernce.
Cherry, Township at the new township
house near Dushore.
CoIiey Township. at the Colley House.
Davidson Township, at the public house
of Harry Basley, IN Sonestown.
D0shore Borough, at the town hall III
aid borough.
Eagles Mere Borough, at Hotel Ea giea
Mere.
Elhland Township, at the new election
mouse at Eldredsville.
Forks Township, at the election house
Forlsville Borough, in rooms known
as Council Rooms il said borough.
Fox Township, at the township house
1t Skunk.
iIillsgrove Township, at rooms in house
Of Mrs. Anna Sadbler, beneath the hall
II |. 0. 0. f. in said village.
Jamison City Precinct, at Kiles Hotel.
Laporte Borough at the ladies' wait
,ag room in the Court House.
Laporte Township, at the House OF
Henry Kohensparler.
Lopez Precinct, at public hall known
ts I.orez Hall.
Mt. Vernon Precinct, at the township
louse.
Ring,lale Precinct, at the house OF John
Walsh.
Ricketts, Precinct, at the school house
near ricketts,.
Shrewsbury township, ,at.house of Mel
7on Bennett.
AT which time and place the qualified
electors will elect 10y ballot the following
State aud County officers, to wit:
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-11-03

SonestoWn Cider Mill
will open September 10, 100
and Will Continue to run or
Thursday, Friday and Satur
day until neon e ch week
until November IS, 1924.
J. NJ. CONVERSE.