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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
HARTMAN MAKES
 SURPRISING MOVE
Contest for Control of Securi-
 ties Company Shifted
ASK COURT TO INTERVENE
Acting for Oregon Short Line They Ask Return to Stockholders of Original Northern
 Pacific Stock.

St. Paul, Minn. April 2-The contest for the control of the Northern Pacific railway as between the Hill-Morgan ele- ment of the Northern Securities and D. H. Hartman has been transferred to the United States circuit court and an action has been begun by the Hartman inter- ests to compel the Securities company to return to the original holders the North ern Pacific shares exchanged for North ern Securities company stock instead of the proposed division of Northern Pacific and Great Northern stock The Harri- man interests prior to the formation of the Securities company, held a controlling interest in Northern Pacific stock, the struggle for which eliminated in the memorable 9th of May panic on the New York stock exchange.
 Petition to U. S. Court.
 A petition signed by E. H. Hartman and Winslow s. Pierce, acting as trus- tees for the Oregon Short Line, was filed in the United States circuit court today asking the court to direct the NortRarn Securities company to return to the orig inal shareholders the Northern Pacific stock exchanged for Northern Securities stock at the time of the foundation of that company.
 The petition was filed by Judge John G. Dillon and William Guthrie assistant at torneys for Hartman and Pearce, and no- tee of the action was served on f D. Grower, c. w. Bum and Judge George E. Young, the attorneys for the Secur- ities company
 The petition Is returnable April 12.
 The petitioners ask the court to inter- vene in the suit of the United States against the Northern Securities compaYr~.
 The purpose of the intervention is to have the decree of the court modified. and to have the court direct that the Northern Securities company shall de- liver in exchange for its shares the stock of the Northern Pacific that 1t acquire . and to prevent rateable distribution ol the Northern Pacific and Great Northern shares as was planned by the directors of he Northern Securities company
 The papers in the cases were drawn lat } this evening, and the fact of their being filed did not become known until late to- night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
FORMER CHAMPION
 GETS DECISION
YOUNG coRBETT ADMINISTERS DRUBBING TO TOMMY MOWATT, THE FIGHTING STREET CAR CONDUCTOR, IN SIX ROUNDS.

Chicago. April 2.-Young Corbett was given decision over Tommy Mowatt, the fighting street car conductor, after six rounds of fighting, at the Waverly club tonight. Determined to win by a knockout if possible, Corbett started af- ter Mowatt as soon as they shaped up for the first round and endeavored In ev- cry possible way to bring the contest to a speedy end.
 Mowatt appeared timid at first and Corbett had things all his way during the first three minutes. but from that time on the Chicago man stood his ground and swapped punch for punch with the for mer champion Although the latter in- variably had the better of each rally, still Mowatt reached Corbett with powerful swings to both the body and the jaw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
L. C. HARDING BEING
 HURRIED TO OHIO
ALABAMA BANK DEFAULTER WAS RELEASED IN FLORIDA, BUT WAS AGAIN ARRESTED ON A REoUlSlTIoN FROM OHIO.

Tampa, Fla, April 2.-L. c. Harding, accused of using the United States mails to defraud and for whom the governor of Alabama two months ago issued a requi- sition, which the governor of Florida re- fused to honor, was today brought before Commissioner Crane and discharged, but was immediately re-arrested on requi- sition from the governor of Ohio.
 Detective Callahan left with the pris- oner at once for Ohio, but state officials are in pursuit with a writ of habeas cor pus issued by Judge Wall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
vlcksbura Was All Riaht.

Odessa. April 2.-Before proceeding for Sebastopol with the survivors of the wrecked Russian war vessels variag and Korietz, Captain Stuanoff made state ment to the Associated Press regarding the U. s. s. Vicksburg incident at Che rulpo. He said:
 All the time the yicksburg was sta toned at Chemulpo her crew held aloof The commander took no part in the pro- test preceding the fight. for the simple reason trey were not invited to do so. After the fight, like others, he sent a sur geon with g boat to the resue. As re- gards his not taking Russian seamen aboard the Vicksburg this was unnces- sary. and 1t is more than probable that Captain Rudineff. commanding the Va- riag, did not ask it.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
PRINTERS STRIKE
 IN LOUISVILLE
DEMAND EIGHT-HOUR DAY AND SIS A WEEK, WHICH THEY CLAIM IS GIVEN IN OTHER CITIES. WALKED OUT.

Louisville. April 2.-About 1& primers employed in the leading job offices in Louisville quit work today after the pro- prietor had refused to accede their de- mands for an eight-hour day and 1S a week. This, the printers claim, Is the scale in other cities. The employers claim the strike is irregular, as the difficulty had not been referred back to the Inter- national Typographical union, but the printers say the walk-out has the sanc- ton of President Lynch.
 The following notice was posted in sev- eral shops:
 Please take notice that the work in your department is for interstate ccm- merce. The United States government Ras exclusive control of interstate comi- -,e and it's courts have jurisdiction = cyiA'o- versies pertaining to same"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
Bryan Appeals His Case.

New Haven. Conn.,, April 2.-Notice of an appeal to the supreme court was filed today by counsel for William J. Bryan in the Philo s. Bennett will case. The ap- peal is from the finding which excluded as part of the will the sealed letter by which MT. Bennett expressed a wish that Mrs. Bennett should turn over $50, 900 from his estate to MT. Bryan. Henry c. New ton of Mr Bryans counsel said tonight that the appeal would be prosecuted to the last court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
FIRST SHOT OF WAR.

; Superior, Wis, April "A letter ; from Arthur Bryden of this city
 now a member of the crew of the , United States cruiser Vicksburg,
 , stationed at Chemulpo, Korea, un- , der date of February Il, says:
 The first shot of the war was fired
 on the 7th by the Japanese at 11:35 , five minutes before the time was , up for the Russian boats to leave , this harbor. The range they , fought at was four miles. which ; distance was too far for the Var ; iag's 6-inch guns, so they (he Rus . sians) were forced to run back |. into the harbor After four hours , fighting the Russians abandoned ; their ships, all the neutral ships as- ; sisting them, taking them on board . The crews taken aboard the En-
 ; glish, French and Italian ships, we ; having no room for these men on ; this packet (the Vicksburg).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
Newspaper Man Dies.

Jacksonville, Fla, April 2.-Stephen Powers, editor of the Florida Farmer and Frutgrower and agricultural editor of the Jacksonville Times Union, died here today aged GA years. He was a native of Waterford, O., and graduated at Ann Arbor, Mich. in 1861. During the Civil war, he was correspondent for the New York Herald and Atlantic Monthly and Cincinnati Commercial. He was au- thor of "Afoot and Alone from Sea to Sea"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
SHOOTS HERSELF.
Memphis Woman Twines Roses Around
 Her Head and Commits Suicide.

Cincinnati. April Mrs. E. B. Hunter. wife of prominent business man of Memphis. Tenn, committed suicide in her apartments at the Grand hotel here to- night in peculiar manner. She was re- turning from an eastern sanitarium in charge of nurse.
 She sent the nurse to the theatre. sec cured a large collection of roses. which she wreathed about her head, and then shot herself in the head.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
NEWSPAPER MEN
 HELD BY RUSSIANS
ARRIVE AT NEW CHWANG WITH TWO JAPANESE SERVANTS, AND OFFICIALS OF CITY ARE MUCH OFFENDED.

New Chwang, April 2.-The authorities here were considerably aroused today by the arrival of a press boat, indiscreetely bearing two Japanese servants who were arrested and probably will not be released for several months. On account of. the fact the Russians have not yet to dictate the local status of correspond euts. Such indiseretions are apt to be interpreted as indicating operation with interests inimical to Russ.a. wnlcn may be inspiring erroneous conceptions of the situation in the minds of the war corre- spondents The entire crew and stan of the press boat are under surveillances and the vessel must leave on the first favorable tide.
 The business administration of this city
 has been liberal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
Can Win Few Victories.

Paris. April 2.-The military attachee of one of the embassies says it is clearly part of General Kuropatkin's stategy to permit the Japanese to have a number of small victories in Northern Korea. so as to draw them northward toward Har- bia He adds:
 These are the Russian tactics used In all wars, they permitted the Turks to win small skirmishes which led them forward until the Russians were massed at Pleyanud. Several victories in Nor thern Korea will so stimulate the Japa- nese ambition that they will adopt the cry of Ion to Harbln,' which is exact ly the point to which Kurojpatxin seeks to turn them"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
Fear a Recurrence of the Af-
 fair at Kishinef
VIGOROUS MEASURES TAKEN
Reports of the Rumblngs Are Said to Have Been Circulated Abroad at the Various Foreign
 Embassies.

St. Petersburg. April 2.--Although tho authorities do not believe there is danger of the recurrence of the anti-Jewish riots of last year reports of impending trouble, circulated at Odessa. Klen. Kishineff and other centers, where there are large Jew ish populations. have somewhat alarmed the Jews. and Minister of the Interior Won Plehev has adopted most rigorous precau- tionary measures.
 Not only have the newspapers been warned under threat of severe penalty against the publication of articles which might iniame race hatred but the civil and military authorities in the districts which might be affected have issued warnings threatening offenders with heavy fines and imprisonment. Governor Us- sourousoff of I<ishneff and Governor Kaulbars of Odessa are strong, capable men. in whom the government reposcs implicit confidence.
 Reports of Possible Outbreaks.
 That reports of possible outbreaks have been circulated abroad. is evident from the fact that several foreign embassies during the past few days have received inquiries from their governments on the subject But the authorities seem to he convinced that no real serious move ment will occur to discredit Russia in this time of war and declare the internal situation to be exceptionally good the disaffected clements being unable to make headway against the deep feeling of pat riotism manifested by the people
 Government advices are to the effect that the so-called reformers, radicals and socialists losing fustcad of 0afnin ground in consequence of the war.
 Among intelligent Jews the feeling pre- walls that there is now presented an sop- portunity to show the world tLat they are friends, not enemies, of the native country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
TROOPS FOR RIDeEWAY.
Will Probably Make Clean Up of Ag
 tators Among Miners.

Denver. Colo, April "A special to the Republican from Telluride says:
 A detachment of 200 troops will leave here at 10:3O tonight on two special trains for Ridgeway under sealed orders. They are under command of Colonel Barnum and Major Naylor. It is rumored they are going to make the expected cleanup of agitators in the San Juan district, and that many men will be deported.
 Four alleged agitators, names unknown. came in on the evening train tonight and were promptly lodged in jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
Menace at Russian Rear.

Paris. April 2-The Mathis St. Peters, burg correspondent says that Russians consider the gathering of Chinese troops under General Ma on the Manchurian frontier to be a menace 10 the rear and as good ground for the belief that there Is connivance between the Chinese and Japa- nese. Prince Chi. the Chinese minister at St. Petersburg. interviewed on this sun- ject, says the Chinese on the Manchurian border are there to enforce the observ- ance of neutrality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
Russians Are superstitious.

Paris. April 3.-The St. Petersburg cor respondent of the Petit Parisienne says the Russian soldiers. who are naturally supersthious, have been deeply influenced by a widespread legend that the Japanese possess magnetic stones, capable of rem dering their adversaries powerless.
 The officers are endeavoring to restore confidence among the men. The latter. however, are convinced that they are fighting against sorcerers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
DUTCH HAVING TROUBLE.

Amsterdam, April "A dispatch to the Telegram from Kotoraja Island of Sumatra, today. announc- ed that a column of Dutch troops operating at Achin (Northern Su- matra). engaged a strong entrench- ed body of Achinese in the cajool- oaes district, with the result that 541 Achinaese were killed. The Dutch lost three men killed and twenty-five wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
Working Night and Day.

Paris, April 2.-According to the St. Petersburg correspondent of the Echo de Paris, work is being carried on night and day at the Cronstadt arsenal, in order to prepare a fleet to leave there at the end of July or at the beginning of August for . war port in the far east, which Is expected to be free from ice In three OaalcA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
Field Marshal Yamagata Says the First Clash Will be on
 Banks of Ya|u River
RUSSIA HAS BEEN BUSY
 STRENGTHENING FORCES
cossack Cavalry Is Expected to Worry the Jap Defense Composed of ln- fantry in the Mountain
 ous Country.

Chicago. April "A special cablegram from a Chicago Daily News correspond snt from Tokio says:
 Field Marshal Yamagata, who, after the emperor is first in command of the Jap anese forces, and was the original organ izer of the Japanese army, said today that the Japanese may have to fight odds of two to one and that the clash may come at the Ya1u river The marshal said:
 Russian troops have been coming south for long time, and it is evident that conflict must result. As mat ters have turned out, it would have been better if the war had occurred when the Russians first occupied Manchuria, be- cause ever since they have been strength ening their position in that province. Our statesmen however, wish peace as long us possible It is difficult to say where the first big land battle will take place. The Russians seem to be in force between Liao Yang and Kai Ping. on the Man churian railroad. They may cross the mountains and possibly meet us at the Halu.
 Bridges Have Been Destroyed.
 Bridges and roads north of Anju have been destroyed by the Russian troops and, therefore, the Japanese advance will be difficult. No doubt if the Russians destroy the Manchurian railroad, it may not be difficult to repair 1t for the use of the Japanese troops.
 I've might even replace old material with new, but the difficulty is to reach the railroad Five months ago the Rus sian generals planned to put 350.OOO men in the field. They must have contem- plated supplying them with ammunition cafood-
 Avo rivers that empty into the Arctic sea run near Lake Baikal. They are navigable in summer, and can be used for transportation. The Russians in this way need not rely entirely on the rail- road Large supplies of American flour have been going to Vladivostock for years, and we must expect to meet a we'll equipped and well-nourished army of S5o,0oo. It is difficult thing to fight a nation with 100000 soldiers. We have to lay our plans very carefully.
 Cossack Cavalry Will Worry.
 There is no doubt that the Cossack cavalry will worry the Japanese army which was originally intended for home defense in the mountainous country, and is mainly composed of infantry. We must work with the material we possess. When the Japanese army is compared with other armies, 1t must be remembered that it has only been lartely organized had no small share in its organization and therefore, I see It's faults, and try to improve 1t, but nevertheless find that it reaches my ideal''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
Military Academy Wins Out.

New York, April 2-Intercollegiate fencing championship honors were won for the third time in succession by the representatives of the United States Military academy of West Point at the New York Athletic clubs gymnasium
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
Rural Route Established.

Washington. April .-(Speciai.)- )-Rural free delivery service will be established May at Delta. Clay county, with two carriers John w. Defoor appointed pos.- master at Dsfoor, Winston county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
RESERVOIR BANK
 NOW LOOKS SAFE
IS THE LARGEST ARTIFICIAL BODY IN THE WORLD, AND A BREAK WOULD FLOOD THE SURROUND ING COUNTRY.

Ceina, O., April 2.-The danger of Grand reservior breaking it's bounds at the west bank is at an end unless further rain falls, and stiff wind from the east should again creat emenacing conditions. Celina. situated on the north bank of the reservoir. never was in danger from an overflow The water would have gone out at the west bank. deluging the west half of Mercier county and flooding cas- tern Indiana.
 While this is the largest artificial body in the world. ten miles in length and over five miles in width. and covering 17OOo acres. 1t is so located that should break occur, the waters would not move with such velocity as caused the destruction of human life and property at Johnstown. Pa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
Bank Reported Broken.

Piqua. O., April 2.-warning has been received here by telephone that the west bank of the Lewiston reservoir has broken. The residents of East Piqua have been oredred by the police to vacate their homes and go to a place of safety.
 The Dayton and Troy electric railroad near here is partly under water. The Pan Handle bridge Is watched by men to prevent the threatened washing away of It's piers.
 All of East Piqua is submerged. When the water from the broken reservoir reaches East Piqua the situation will be dangeous.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-05-13
SURVEY MADE.
I. G. to Build Branch From Hickman,
KY, to Tiger Tail, Tenn.

The Hickman Courier says: A
party of illinois Central engineers
was here last week for the purpose
of surveying a line from here to
Tiger Tail, Tenn. They endeav-
ored to keep the object of their
visit secret, but we were unoffi
cially informed that this was their
purpose.
The old survey made several
years ago comes from Clinton to
Hickman, passes through the east
ern part of town and follows the
bluffs around, passes on the east
side of Reelfoot lake, on to Tiger
Tail on the Forked Deer river, and
then into Memphis. The survey
contemplates the tapping of Tip
tonville by a branch four miles
long, and would give that town
rail connection with the outside
world.
1t has been common rumor for
some time that the |. G. had this
change in contemplation and no
definite action has yet been taken
in the matter, but the fact that the
new route would cut off several
miles of track between Cairo and
Memphis is responsible for the be-
lief that the railroad company is
seriously considering the building
of the road.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-05-13
Sweet ohamblin at Home.

Sweet Chamblin, the efficient anc
ever faithful private secretary Of
Congressman Rice Pierce, was in
Dyersburg the other day shaking
hands with his many friends, who
are always glad to give him a cor
dial welcome to his old home.
Sweet graduated in business with
high honor from the old established
firm of Richards & Hamilton, and
hence is we'll fitted for the active
duties of lite all along the line. He
was in Washington City during all
the session of the last Congress,
where we are glad to learn he ac-
quilted himself with ability. Sweet
knows all about Washington City,
for he is built that way. There his
headquarters were at the Hotel
Varnum, a popular resort for Ten
nesseans and distinguished men
from all sections. He talks in an
entertaining way of the big men of
the country whom he has met and
heard speak IN the halls of Con-
gress. Of pleasing address, a hap
py disposition with talent to be
accommodating, Mr. Chamblin was
popular figure at many social
functions in the Capitol City. We
are glad that Mr.. Chamblin has
made place for himself and proph-
esy for him happy and successful
future. During the summer and all
through the coming cam p a i G n
Sweet will have his headquarters at
Union City with Congressman Rice
Pierce. .-Dyersburg Gazette.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-05-13
STRONGEST EVIDENCE OF FAITH.
C, v. Jones Guarantees That HyomeI WH
Cure the Worst Case of catarh in
Union City

When one of the most reputable
concerns in Union City guarantees
that medicine will cure or he Will
refund the money, it speaks volumes
as to the merits of that remedy. 1t is
in this way that Q. " Jones is selling
| Hyomei, the treatment that has made
so many remarkable cures of both
acute and chronic catarrh in Union
City and vicinity.
Hyomei is not pill nor is it liquid
that has TO be taken with a tablespoon
or wineglass. Just breathe it by the
aid of an inhaler that comes in every
outfit and benefit will be seen from
the first treatment.
1t destroys all germ life in the air
passages and lungs and enriches and
puritieS the blood with additional
ozone. 1t cures catarrh of the head
and throat, or of the stomach, liver
and kidneys. Wherever mucous mem
brane contains catarrhal germs, there
Hyomei will do its work of healing.
When using this treatment, the air
you breathe will be found like that on
the mountains high above the sea
level, where grow balsamic trees and
plants which make the air pure by
giving off volatile antiseptic fragrance
that is healing to the respiratory or
gans.
Complete Hyomei outfit costs but
81 90, and includes an inhaler, draper
and sufficient Hyomei for several
weeks treatment.
Remember that if Hyomei does not
cure you @. v Jones will refund your
money. This is a good time to cure
catarrh by this natural method and
prevent catarrhal colds that are so
common at this season.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-05-13
Congressional Primary Ordered.

The Democratic Congressional
Committee for the Ninth District
met at the Commercial Hotel in
Humboldt Tuesday morning at 1C
O'Clock and ordered primary elec-
tion held on August q, the date OF
the regular August election, for the
purpose of nominating Democrat
ic candidate for Congress.
. Both candidates, Mr.. Pierce and
Mr.. Garrett, we're present. both re-
quested the committee to call a pri-
mary, and same was ordered with
out dissenting vote.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-05-13
Marriage Licenses.

H. P. Naylor and Miss Maude
Corum.
Stephen Garrett and Miss Henri
eta Caldwell.
Samuel Roark and Miss Nola
Wiley.
Roy Manning and Miss Ida B.
Harris.
B. H. Ward and Mrs. w. c. Alex
ander.
Hardy Bizzle and Miss Jonnie
Belle carp.
William Scales and Miss Omie
Taylor.
K. M. Wilmeth and Miss Salie
M. Womack.