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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-07
COUNTRY IS SAID
 TO BE IMPASSABLE
THE VILLAGES BETWEEN GIL NAMPHO AND PING YANG ARE DESERTED AND PROVISIONS GAN NOT BE OBTAINED.

London, March 6.-The Daily Mails Che Foo correspondent describes a visit which he made to Chinampho. He says the country thence to, Ping Yang is im- passable owing to the thaw. The vil- lages are deserted and horses and pro- visions cannot be obtained, everything having been bought up by the Japanese.
 q am informed" says the correspond ent, that there will be no advance until 100000 men have been concentrated at Ping Yang It Is thawing inland, and the waterways have greatly helped the transportation arrangements. The Jap anese are busy at every landing place and are buying all suitable craft along the coast.
 At noon Friday, transport steamers, conveyed by the cruiser Takao and two torpedo boats, landed men and stores ten miles below Hwangdu.
 "Cossacks are keeping a sharp watch on their movements"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-07
RUSSIAN REPORTS
 ALONE RECEIVED No Indications as to Location
 of Squadron JAPANESE CRUISERS SEEN The Daily Telegraph's Correspondent Says Russians Are Still Employing Thousands of coolles at Port
 Arthur and Dalny.
JAPANESE CRUISERS SEEN

London, March 7.-Only Russian reports on the bombardment of Vladvostoek has yet been received, and these give no indi- cations as to whether the Russian squad ron is still there. According to a report from Tolkio, the squadron was seen off Gensan, Korea, last Thursday, but on this point there Is no reliable information. Speculation, however, mostly inclines to the belief that the Russian squadron Is not in port at Vladivostock, as neither the official nor the other reports of the bonn bardment mention Russian battleshps
 Port Arthur despatches of Saturday and Sunday, say that everything Is quiet there and on the Lilac Tung peninsula. The Jap anese cruiser squadron was seen recon noitering off Port Arthur Friday night during a heavy snow storm.
 The Daily Telegraphs Che Foo cor respondent says the Russians are still em- ploying thousands of coolies at Port Ar thur and Dalny on entrenchments and new forts, and that they are also mount ing over a hundred guns to protect the neck of the isthmus
 The correspondent of the Standard at Tien Tsin gives rumor that thirty Russian SdllOiS were caught III dli 1ettAhpt to 70 cape from Port Arthur, and that they were shot the same day.
 The Standards St. Petersburg corre- spondent telegraphs under reserve, story to the effect that a party of Japanese dis guised as Tartars. were arrested by a guard of the Siberian railroad bridge at Syzran. on the River Volga, having pack ages of dynamite in their procession.
 special dispatch from Tien Tsin esti- mates that there are 5000 Tungese irreg- ulars in South Manchuria largely led by patriotic Japanese who volunteered for danpero work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-07
PREPARATIONS MADE TO
 EVACUATE NEW CHWANG
Furniture of Police and Military Headquarters Unnecessary EqupmentO Railway Terminus, and Silver from Bank
 Withdrawn-AlI is Activity at Port Arthur.

Arthur has not been attacked since Feb ruary 26, but that stores and ammunition are still arriving Work on the mud dock In which it is expected to repair the bat tleship czareyitch has been abandoned for the past three days. the foreign engi- neers being unable to rise the Retvizan and quitting Port Arthur, together with the only other Anglo-Saxon there.
 That considerable damage within the Notifications has been caused by the Japanese fire from Pigeon Bay, Is corrob- orated. and the defences on that side are being strengthened by barbed wire entanglements and additional artillery.
 Street traffic in Port Arthur, the refu- gees say, is largely confined to the am- munition carts. All the forts have been provided with naval signal officers for the purpose of identifying Russian ships and preventing the forts from firing on them when they arrive.
 The derailment of one car yesterday north of Dalny, delayed trains for fifteen hours and a serious accident was only averted by the low speed at which the train was running.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-07
KING EDWARD ABSENT.
He is Unable to Attend Celebration of
 Bible Society.

London, March 6--The celebration of Bible Sunday" by the Bible society at St. Pauls cathedral today was robbed of con- siderable interest owing to the absence of King Edward. who Is suffering from a cold. Queen Alexandra. Princess victo- ria and the Prince and Princess of Wales drove to the cathedral, and were met at the west door by the lord mayor, the high sheriff the bishop of London. and the dean of St. Pauls, who escorted them to a reserved portion of the cathedral back of the choir
 The Archbishop of Canterbury. who preached the sermon. referred regretfully to the absence of King Edward, and then traced the history of the Bible society dur Ing the past century. He said that when people realized the great obstacles of pow erty, distance and language which the society had to overcome in placing the sacred book in the hands of every student they would realize what wonderful work had been accomplished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-07
RUSSIA IS UPHELD.
Irish Natlonalsts Pass Resolutions
 Against England and Japan.

St. Louis, March 6.-The Irish national ists of St Louis, at their celebration of the birth of Robert Emmet, tonight adopted resolutions upholding Russia in her war with Japan. and expressing sym pathy with Christian Russia against this pagan horde" The resolutions con- cluded
 "The special thanks of the exiled chil- dren of the scattered Gael be extended to the Russian government for her work done in the interests of humanity by her opposition to the designs of England in Persia, Turkestan, Thibet and other Asiatic countries. thereby preventing the extension of England's tyranny over help less people,"
 A copy of the resolutions will be sent to the Russian minister at Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-07
The President and Mrs. RoDst- VeIt and Prominent Peo-
 pie Attend Exercises
SENATOR DOLLIVER AND
 JUDGE BREWER SPEAKERS
pr. Gilman PresIdes and In Few Re- marks Tells of Great Work Ac- complIshed by British and
 American Societies.

Washington. March 6.-President and Mrs. Roosevelt, Justice Brewer of the United States supreme court Senator Dol liver of Iowa, the British ambassador and Lady Durand and many of other persons prominent in official diplomatic and social circles, attended the service today in com memoration of the tooth anniversary of the British and Foreign Bible society at St. Johns Episcopal church. Justice Brew CT and Senator Deliver were the principa. speakers.
 Dr, Daniel c. Gilman. president of the American Bible society, presided, and made a few remarks in which he said that during the life time of the British and American societies, they had circulated 25o, GOO copies of the Bible and parts of the Bible to the nations of the world.
 Justice Brewer said the poorest way to estimate the value of A life, whether of an individual or of an organization. Is by numbering the years. We should count by deeds, not by years. So, said he, we eel ebrate the anniversary of the British Bible society not so much because 1t has endur- ed for a century as because of the gigan- tic goods 1t has accomplished
 Senator Deliver said that the Bible so- ciety had contributed more than any other influence 10 unite the creeds of ehristen- dom Into one grand whole. representing universal Christianity.
 "One of the grandest enterprises I ever heard of any organization" said Senator Deliver, was the offer of this society to make a language for a barbarous peo- pie. whose speech had not even attained to the dignity of an alphabet. The society undertook to make an alphabet, then translation of the Bible and finally liter ature. Certainly the brain of man never conceived a grander philanthropic pur- pose"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-07
STILLWELL IN MEXICO.
President of Mexico & Orient to Con
 fer With Government.

Mexico City, March GA B. Stillwell, president of the Kansas City. Mexico and Orient railway. accompanied by party of London and New York capitalists, ar rived here today. President StillwelPs main purpose in coming to Mexico at this time, Is to confer with the government relative to the acceptance of the com pleted portion of the road from Topoto- bampo to El Fuerte, distance of nearly a hundred miles.
 The line is now being operated and as soon as 1t is formally accepted by the government, the subsidy offered for It's construction will be due and payable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-07
Says China VIII Fight.

St. Louis. March 6-Francis A. Carl. commissioner of the imperial maritime customs service of China and assistant commissioner with Wong Kai Khai. in charge of the Chinese worlds fair ex- hibit arrived from the Orient today. Speaking of the Russo Japanese war. MT. Carl said that the Chinese would un- doubtedly pitch into Russia should she invade neutral territory. though such liberty might be taken by the Japanese without serious consideration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-07
FIVE JAPANESE SHIPS
 SHELL NLADIVOSTOCK
Bombard the Town and Shore Batteries for ForVe Min utes But Did Little Damage, and Russian Bat
 tereS Did Not Return the Fire

The Russian batteries commanded by Generals Veronetz and ..stamonoff did not reply. awaiting a closer approach of the enemy. The Japanese fire ceased at 2;20 D. m. and the enemy retired in the direction of Askold Island
 Simultaneously two torpedo boat de- stroyers appeared near Askold Island, and two more near Cape Maidel. The Japan csc ships were covered with ice.
 The attack resulted in no loss to the Russians but cost the enemy 100000 rubles (S100000) in ammunition. Most of the pro- jectiles were and 12-lnch shells The population of Vladivostock was warned this morning of the presence on the hori- zon of hostile fleet, and the prospect of attack during the day but it remained tranquil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-07
THEATRE BURNS.
Loss of $68,ooo Results from Fire at
 Elmira, N. Y.

Elmra, N. Y, March 7.-Fire broke out in a cigar factory under the Lycenm thea Ire at Ii 15 o'clock last night and soon the entire block was a mass of flames. It started from natural gas explosion. The Lyceum theatre is one of the Reis' circuit houses, and owned by Col. D. c. Robinson, was totally destroyed, loss s6s,00O The rest of the block was badly gutted, and the loss will be over $50000.
 Henry Boulle a stage manager, was nearly suffocated by the smoke when res cued.
 The Mamie Fleming Repertoir company lost It's trunks and scenery.
 At 1 o'clock this morning a burning rag was found on the Auditorium stage. This theatre Is next to the Lyceum It Is thought from this that both theatres were deliberately set on fire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-07
RIVERS ARE FALLING.
Improvement in Situation Along the
 Juniata and Susquehanna.

Harrisburg Pa, March 6.--The Juniata and Susquehanna rivers have been failing all day. The gorges above and below Harrisburg are still intact and there has been no ice movement in the Susquehanna since the break of yesterday in the gorge at High Spire.
 The conditions in the flooded district show an improvement over yesterday and unless there is sudden rise the worst is over. At Middleton the water is still high CT than in the great flood of 1S99 and the water supply and the electric light supply of the borough are still cut off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-07
TRIAL BEGINS TODAY.
James Gillespie Charged With Murder
 of Twin Sister.

Rising Sun, Ind. March 6.-The trial of James Gillespie for the murder of his twin sister. Elizabeth last November, and of his ister, Mrs. Belle Seward and MT. and Mrs. Myron Barbour, as accesso- ries, will begin here tomorrow.
 It was thought that there would be continuance because of the serious Ill., ness of Captain Coier, leading counsel for the defense, but James Gillespie, who is in jail while the others are out on bail, has insisted on the trial proceeding, and 1t Is stated tonight that the counsel and the other defendants will do as James re- quests Congressman Griffith and other attorneys for the defense are here to- night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-07
Dies in Pullman Berth.

Cincinnati. March 6.-Charlee Washing ton Foltz of St. Joseph, Mich, died in his Pullman berth near Somerset, Ky. on the Queen and Crescent limited today. When the train arrived here tonight. the coroner met Mrs. Foltz at the depot and arranged for her to proceed with the re- mains to Michigan. Foltz had gone south for his health. and on being advised that he could not recover, wanted to get home before he died.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-07
RUSSIAN LOSSES
 ARE NOT REPORTED
PRIVATE ADvIcEs, HOWEVER, STATE THAT FIVE PERSONS WERE KILLED IN LOMBARD MENT OF VLADIvoSTocK.

St. Petersburg, March 6.-Official dis patches received here concerning the bombardment of Vladivostock by Jap anese fleet this evening, do not mention any Russian losses, but private advices say that five were killed four sailors and the wife of an engineer
 It is apparent the Japanese were afraid to risk exposing their ships to the plung- ing fire of the land batteries, and it is considered probable here that the attack was really for the purpose of drawing the fire of the Russian forts, compelling the Russians to disclose the position and call ibre of their guns, and also for the pur- pose of ascertaining whether the Rus sian squadron is in port. If this was the object of the Japanese, 1t is believed to have failed signally as the batteries did not fire shot, and if the squadron is in port, it could not be seen from the Jap anese position in the Bay of Ussuri. on account of the high land which rises from the cost on that side. obstructing the view of the harbor.
 = one-third of the strength of this column Is invaided It is now supposed that the column is retiring for the purpose of AA1 ftar~ -4<
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-07
Student Riotins Renewed.

Prague. Bohemia. March 6.-Student rioting was renewed here tonight on larger scale than that of last week Rival German and czech factions. demonstrat- ing for and against Russia. came to blows and many persons were injured. The mounted gendarmerie was unable to dis perse the demonstrators and the military was called out and quelled the rioting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-07
NO DEvELOPM ENTS.
TruckdrIvers Are Still at War In Kan.
 sas City.

Kanas City. March 6-There were no im- portant developments in the truckdrivers strike today Each side is confident of ultimate victory. and neither gives evi- dence of weakening in any degree.
 The employees say they have a strike fund which Is ample to meet all the ex- pense incident to the strike. The transfer companies say that they will appeal to the national organization of the Employees association rather than make any con- sessions to the strikers. They say they have all the men needed to carry on their business. and tomorrow they expect to run 250 wagons or about three-fourths of the number in use before the strike be- gan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-07
7 IN ROW, March s.-rhe removal of

" IN ROW, March 6.-The removal of
 Y the furniture of the police and mil
 itary headquarters at New Chwang, the withdrawal of unnecessary rolling stock and equipment from the New chwang railway teuninus. and the removal of silver fre- the bank. indi- cates an intended evacuation of New Chwang. The bank authorities have ar ranged to leave French and German agents in charge of their interests.
 A large force of cavalry is expected to return to New Chwang before the river opens for the purpose of maintain ing patrols between the main railway and the sea, and of reconnoitering the coast
 Russian private letters disclose the fact that in the recent engagements be- tween the Yalu river and Ping Yang, the Russians with superior numbers, de- feated the Japanese. but lost heavily.
 Refugees arriving here, say that Port
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-07
DUEL IS STOPPED.
Pini and Baron de Malto Fight Nearly
 Three Hours.

Paris, March e.-The much-talked of duel between, the Italian fencing master Pini and Baron Athos de Malito was fought at noon today at Nouilly. It lasted two hours and fifteen minutes and was finally stopped because Baron de Malitos hilt had raised a large blister in the palm of his hand.
 The engagement developed wonderful display of skill between the two rival schools, that of which Signor Phi is the exponent, being especially devoted to the foil, and that of Baron de Malito to the sword The duel was witnessed by a large number of distinguished French swordsmen. The adversaries were recon ciled after the fight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-07
COMMANDMENT EXPLAINED.
Japanese Were Looking for Russian
 Fleet at Vladivostock.

Paris, March 1.-The St. Petersburg correspondent of the Echo de Paris says concerning the bombardment of Vladi- vostock yesterday afternoon, that the opinion of competent men is that the Jap anese wished to find out whether or not the Russian squadron was in the port of Vladivostock in the belief that should it prove to be absent, 1t would be necessary for the vessels to return and defend the place. The correspondent adds
 These tactics are useless, as the gen. eral staff here knows Reitzenstein's exact destination, and that he has succeeded perfectly in carrying out the plan con- fded to him. despite the constant vigil lance of the Japanese"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-07
MRS. DYE ARRESTED.
Is Charged With Sending Box of Pois-
 oned Candy.

Pierre, s. D., March GA telegram re- ceived from Sheriff Laughlin announces that Mrs. S. Dye, the woman accused of sending a box of poisoned candy from Boone. Iowa, to Miss Rena Nelson. living near Pierre has been arrested and that her attorney has applied for writ of habeas corpus. The hearing has been set for tomorrow.
 Miss Nelson is still alive, but her phy- sicians announce that she can live but few hours longer. The hearing on the application for the requisition of Mrs Dye will be held before Governor Cum mings at Des Moines Tuesday. Sheriff Laughlin will ask that the hearing on the application for the writ of habeas corpus be postponed until after the governors decision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-07
CITY IN DANGER.
Ice Gorge Causes the Water to Rise
 at Toledo.

eminent danger tonight There has been rain during the entire day, and at 10 o'clock the ice had formed a temporary gorge five miles above the city, and the water was seven feet above normal and rising six inches an hour
 The gorges took out three pieces of the Urban and Inter-Urban Railroad compa- ny's bride across the river at Maumee City, and also did considerable damage to the wagon bride across the river at that point
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-07
Cement Workers VIII Strike.

Chicago, March s.-The Cement Finish CTS and Helpers union will go on strike tomorrow to enforce It's demand for high CT wages The walk-out will tie up ex- tensive sidewalk improvements that have been planned in every section of the city. The demand of the union calls for wage increase of 10 cents an hour. Nearly 1000 workmen are affected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-07
Another Race Riot Reported.

Guthrie. Okla, March 6.-It Is reported here that the negroes and whites at Bo- koshe, l. T., engaged in another fight last night. The negroes were driven out of town and about twenty shots were fred The negroes were recently sent from Guthrie for employment on the Midland Valley railroad, now being con structed in the Indian territory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-07
ADvENTIsTs GATHER.
President of Conference Predicts Dire
 calamities Following War.

Omaha, Neb.. March 6.-Seventh Day Adventists of the southwest division of the general conference of that denomina- ton began weeks session tonight.
 Elder A G. Daniels of Washington, D. C., president of the general conference. who preached the opening sermon de- clared the present war was the beginning of a strife that would disrupt the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-07
FUNERAL ON WEDNESDAY.
Death of Field Marshal Count Won
 Waidersee Deplored.

Berlin. March 6.-The funeral of the late Field Marshal Count von waldersee vii be held at noon on Wednesday,
 Emperor William and Empress Augusta Victoria all members of the house of HohenzoIfern. and the soveretgns of all the German states, and also many emi- nent persons abroad. have telegraphed condolences to Countessvon Waldersee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-07
Charges Woman With Poisoning.

New York. March 6.--Lon Melles, the atrical agent. died today at his home from the supposed effect of knockout drops. Just before he died he gave the name of young woman with whom he had been on friendly terms for about year, who, he said, was responsible for his condition The attending physician said that in his opinion Melles was the vctim of chloral poisoning. The police are looking for the woman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-07
FoRTIFYING ANTUNe.
Russians Will Probably Make This
 Base for Resistance.

Tokio, March 6.-The Russians are briskly fortifying Antung, which it is be- lieved they will make base for resist ance. Scouts near Anju are being with drawn towards Kasan.
 It Is denied here that the French gov ernment in behalf of the holders of the concession of a railroad has made ob- Jection to the Japanese completing the Seoul Wiju railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-07
Ice Gorge Weakening.

Port Deposit, Md. March 6.-The ice gorge in the Susquehanna river at this point has resisted the pressure of the flood for thirty-six hours. but now shows signs of weakening. The tracks of the Port Deposit and Columbia railroad which follow the east bank of the river. are submerged for a distance of three miles, and North Main street, which par allels the railroad yards, is running stream The dwellings which stand be- tween the tracks and the street have been vacated and are filled with water to a depth of several feet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-07
' rLApIVosToCK. Mareh 6.-

" of five Jepanese battleships and
 two cruisers appeared off this place at 1;25 o'clock this afternoon and bonn barded the town and shore batteries for fifty-five minutes.
 The fleet approached from the direction of Askold island at the eastern entrance to Ussuri bay. and about thirty-two miles southeast of Vladivostock.
 Entering ussuri bay, the enemy formed a line of battle, but did not approach to a closer range than a mile and one third. They directed their fire against the shore batteries and the town, but no damage resulted, as most of their 20O-pound lyd- dite shells failed to burst.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-07
Flood Conditions Uncertain.

York, Pa, March 6.-Flood conditions along the York county shore of the Susquehanna are tonight rather uncertain. The ice Is being held by Hartman's is- land, near New Holland, but 1t Is ex- pected to start again at any minute, and if 1t does. some damage is expected. For miles, towering gorges present mag nihcent spectacle, and there is ruin and devastation in their wake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-07
Pioneer Packer bead.

Kansas City. March civilian Epper- osn, prominent live stock dealer of this city, died tonight aged 1 years. He was the pioneer packer of this city, having built packing plant in 1868.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-07
Fire still Burning.

I,awton. o. T.. March 6.-The fire which broke out in the military reservation north of Fort Sill last night, is still burn ing tonight The soldiers and Indians have been busy all day fighting it. All the cities in the territory are sending aid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-07
Water Receding.

{ Wilkesbarre, Pa, March 6.-Since o'clock this morning the water in the Susquehanna has been slowly receding. There is much anxiety among the people living on the west side of the banks, though there is no apparent danger ahead for tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-07
King Edward Better.

London. March 6.--King Edward. who Is suffering from cold. Is much better, and will preside at a sitting of the prfvy council at Buckingham palace tom0- row.