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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30
PLANS ARE VERY
 DISAPPOINTING
Selma Had Expected Much
 Better Public Building
IS BUT ONE STORY HIGH
Programme for Elks' Memorial Service Next Sunday Has Been Ar ranged-other News
 of Selma.

Selma, November 29.-(Special)- )-The plans for Selmas public building have arrived and are distinct disappointment to those who have seen them. Selma is the fourth city in size and wealth in the state and in the amount of business done, as shown by the postal receipts. but if the building for which plans have been received is erected it will be but poor showing in comparison with what this city has a right to expect. The plans show a one-story affair with a basement the entire height from the sidewalk level to the topmost notch of the roof being S feet The height of the caves will be about 26 feet. The building is 30 feet long and 55.6 feet wide, and it is proposed to build it of grey brick with a foundation of five foot of stone. It is to be located opposite the new court house and will by comparison seem even smaller than 1t would actually be.
 The amount appropriated by congress for a public building in Selma was $75, 900, but the lot cost s11, ,250, leaving only s63, 75O for the building, and even at that figure the building plan appears to be but a small return for the expenditure. It Is likely that the Commercial and h. dustrial association will take some steps looking toward securing additional ap propriations so as to have a building in keeping with Selma's growth. There Is also a movement to have a session of the United States court held in Selma, and if Congressman BoWie's bill for this pur- pose can be passed at once it will neces- sitate a court room and the additional appropriation will be forthcoming.
 The Programme Completed. Below Is given the complete programme for the observance by Selma lodge of EllSs of Memorial day on Sunday after ! noon next. The exercises will be held in the large hall of the Elks home and 1 seating capacity will be arranged for 300. The public is extended cordial in- vitation to attend and with such a pro- gramme as the following the hall will no doubt be crowded to It's capacity
 Organ voluntary. Brother L. Benish. Opening ceremonies, By the lodge. l Prayer. Rev. A. l.. Andrews. l "Oh! Divine Redeemer (Gounod), Selma | Lyric club.
 Address, Brother A. J. Messing, of Montgomery lodge No. 596. 1 "The Absent Brother" Miss Louise Donnor and male quartette
 "Thanatopsis," Miss Marie Drofnah, of
 the Charles B. Hanford company. | Eulogies, Brother Robert H. Mangum.
 Rock of Ages,' Dudley BuclO, The 1 Selma Lyric club.
 Closing exercises, By the lodge. 1 Doxology.
 Benedlction, Rev D. w. Gamble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30
Personal and General.

The many friends of MT. and Mrs George Donaldson will be pleased to know that they have removed from Childersburg to Pratt City and will in the future make this city their home.
 MT. Charles DeLacey returned yesterday from visit to the Worlds Fair
 Miss Zera Perkins, a popular young lady of this city, left yesterday for In dian Territory where she has a position as teacher in school.
 MT. and Mrs. Tom West have gone to Mississippi to visit relatives.
 MT. T. J. Carter and MT. Dan Payne left today for few days hunting trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30
Rack Erom Conference.

The Rev. Dr. W. E. Foust, pastor of the First Methodist church, and Dr. R. F. Lovelady, a lay delegate, returned this morning from Talladega, where they have been attending the sessions of the North Alabama conference.
 The announcement that Dr. Foust has been returned to the pastorate of this church for another year greatly pleases the Christian people of Pratt City. This will be the third year that Dr. Foust has served here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30
RIshon ReckwIth In Tuscaloosa.

Tuscaloosa, November 29.-(SpeciaI)- Bishop C. M. Beckwlth preached three sermons at the Episcopal church Sunday. The evening sermon was on "Confirma- tion," after which he administered the ordinance to several candidates. Rev. Father Hughson of the order of the Holy, Cross began series of mission confer ences yesterday that are to last through the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30
PORTER TAKES CHARGE.
Mcclure Also Assumes New Duties in
 LauderdaIe.

Florence, November 29-(Special.)-Ge w. Porter, the newly elected probate judge, and John L. Mcclure, who sue ceeds him as clerk of the county court, assumed the duties of their office this morning, their bond having been ap- proved and their commission received from the governor.
 Judge Porter goes into office under the most suspicious circumstances, having come within few votes of receiving a majority over his two opponents, both of whom were well known and popular cit izens of Florence
 John Hughston, who was bookkeeper Tor Judge Mitchell, will succeed Captain Robert Andrews as clerk of the probate court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30
HOLIDAY GOODS.

Sterling silver mirror sets, manicure sets. beautiful gold and silver mounted umbrel- las, opera glasses, hand bags. card cases, toilet bottle, puff boxes, cigar and cigarette cases, match safes, etc.
 Fl. 0. Abbott & Ere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30
cambIlna Cases Disposed of.

Huntsville, November 29.-All of the midway gambling cases have been dispos- ed of by the payment of two fines by R. H. Bush, who has been in jail more than a week charged with operating a gambling device during the carnival Bush submitted the cases and was fined a. nominal sum, other alleged violators having done the same.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30
Interesting Services at Baptist Church.

Tuscaloosa, November 29.-(speciaL)- The services at the Baptist church Sun day were most interesting, it being the day for the ordination of the two new deacons, Ben F. Edins and B. M. Phifer, who were recently elected. The ordination was performed by the Rev. l.. o. Daw- son, assisted by Dr. B. F. Giles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30
cuvicts Inspected.

pr. Shirley Braggs of Montgomery, phy- scian and inpector of the state convict board, is in this district this week for the purpose o' inspecting and classifying the convicts al Pratt and Flat Top pris- ons. The health of the prisoners at these places is reported very good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30
Mrs. wInslow,s sootb,ro svr,,,

The best remedy for DIARRHoEA. so,d by druggists in every part of the world Be sure and ask for 'Aa-s. Winslov'. Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHEs ths CHILD. .SOFTENs the GUMS. AI.LAYs all PAIN. CURES WIND COLO. and ts twenty-five cents a bottle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30

in saloon on Third street this afternoon. He will be arraigned before Mayor Hud- nall in the police court tomorrow morn ing.
 It is alleged that Hannegan snatched the money away from the womn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30
-----------o'---- - Whole Family Is Murdered.

Ashland, Ky, November 29.-The murder of the whole family by the drunken husband and father is re- ported from near Shelby, Pike county. Kentucky. Enoch Sloan, farmer, went home from Shelby In drunken condition and shot and killed his wife and four small children, and then shot himself dead
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30
Arrested ,n Serious Charge.

Pat Hannegan, a well known mine worker of this city, was arrested this afternoon by Pdice Captain Weaver and Officer Granger charged with having taken 8 from Mrs. Albright, a widow,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30

you a perma- nent cure of private troubles and that you may know my, guarantee is re- liable l refer you with per- mission. to the First National bank, Alabama National bank,
 Steiner Broth CTS, bankers Jefferson Coun- { y s a wing s hank and fba
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30
AUGUSTUS SHAW
 HAS DISAPPEARED
SOLD COTTON IN MoNTEVALLo SATURDAY, GOT THE MONEY, STARTED HOME AND HAS NOT BEEN SEEN SINCE.

Montevallo, November 29.-(special)- Ed Shaw was in Montevallo today seek Ing news of his father, Augustus Shaw who left his home near here early satur- day morning and has not returned since MT. Shaw came here and sold some cot tonu to Davies & Letter to the amount of sSS He had his check cashed at the bank and started home about 10 o'clock No once has seen him since. His son fears that he was waylaid by some one who knew that he had money about him, and tEat he was foully dealt with
 Mr. Shaw was an aged man, probably over sixty years of age. He had done business n Montevallo for many years and had the respect of the entire com munity. Everything is being done to find out what has become of him.
 Mrs. w. B. Reynolds was called to Faunsdale yesterday by the sudden death of her sisters, Mrs. George McKeee. Mrs. Mckee had been i'll but a short time and her death came as a great shock to her relatives and friends. She was Miss Minnie Walker, the youngest daughter of the late Hon. Mims Walker of Marengo county. Fer friends here were numbered by the score. and much sorrow is felt that the bright young life should have gone out so suddenly. The interment was at Uniontown today in the family burying ground of the Walkers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30
Transfers of Currency.

New York, November 2a-currency transfers by the sub-treasury included S4O0.OOO to New Orleans and s25O.O0o to San Francisco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30
Hobson Engaged to Lecture.

Huntsville, November 29.-(SpeciaD.- The Young Peoples Union of the First Baptist church has engaged Capt. Rich mon P. Hobson to deliver lecture at the opera house here on January IS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30

When 1t prints good. it is good cut. The Gawk Engraving Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30

and the values increased this year over last $12S,S9l
 Attorneys Present.
 The following attorneys are in the city attending the meeting of the supreme court:
 John w. Tomlinson, w. II. Denson, M. M. Ullman, J. P. Tillman, E. K. Campbell, s. w. John, George Huddleston, c. P. Beddow, G. R. Harsh, Forney Johnston, William M Walker, B. M. Allen, Roland Shugart, Hugh Morrow, J. w. A. Smith, W. J. Martin, Hinds Peevy, J. c. Crews, A. Latady. W. R. Houghton, R. L. Bell, S. D. Weakley and Ed D. Smith. of Bir- mingham; W. c. Davis, John R. Bank head and R. l.. Blanton of Jasper; H. S. D. Mallory of Selma; J. B. Brown, and George H. Parker of Cullman; w. K. Smith of Bessemer; John c. Eyster of De- catur and H. A. Jones of Tuscaloosa.
 Baptist Mission Board.
 The Baptist state board of mission met at F o'clock today at the Adams street Baptist church. The following members of the board were present The Rev. c. A Stakley, pastor of the First Baptist church. Montgomery; George G. Miles Montgomery; J. D. Elliott, Montgomery N. c. Underwood, Midway; H. s. D. Nal lory, Selma G. w. Ellis, Montgomery w. G. Curry, New Decatur The Rev. O F. Gregory, pastor Adams street Baptist church, Montgomery; L. o. Dawson, Tus' caloosa; J. B. Ellis, Selma; D. D. Coop CT, Oxford; W. B. Crumpton, Montgom cry; w B. Davidson, Montgomery.
 In addition to the regular board th' attendance was augmented by the pres ence of a number of persons of Mont gomery who are interested in the worl of the board.
 The officers of the board are G. G Miles, president; w. B. Crumpton, cor responding secretary and w. B. Davidson recording secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30
DR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY, , SPECIALIST PRIVATE DISEASES,
CURES LAME BACK,

a guaranteed vn1I q r,arrsna y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-30
Attorneys Present.

and the values increased this year over last $12S,S94.
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1904-02-06

Mr.. ]. w. Wilson arrived III
Wmslow. last Sunday evening,
having just returned from old
Mexico. MIR. Wilson is one OF
the promoters OF the Ar'zon2
Cu-Operative Oil Company, re
Gently organized with the pur
pose Of developing the oil fields
about WinSlOw. He will now
push the work to speedy con-
rluSiOn, and expects to bave the
DRILLING machinery on the
grounds within the next sixty
days. All the experts who
hAvc. passed on the WinSlOw oil
field report that every tindica-
tion points to OF i'll paying
quantity. Here hopin' Wins
low Mail.
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1904-02-06

prietor and II. II. Herr will hold
down the editorial end Of the
paper. Under The new manage
mcnt the paper will DC indepen-
lent. Mr.. Herr is all expert
cnced newSpa perman and will
give the people OF Winslow an
up to-date paper. Here's wish
no YOU all kinds of success.
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1904-02-06

g1n nearlysevery town of .prOmi-
hence inthe territory mass" Meet
ings have been held and reSolu-
tions forwarded to Delegate Will
son protesting against joint
statehood wit h New Mexico. 1t
looks as though we will have TO
take joint statehood or nothing
this year. We would rather
remain a territory forever than
be Joined to New Mexico" is the
sentiment of the people of Arl-
iona.
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1904-02-06

AriZ DnL leads every State and
t'err,tOr, in The Union in the
production of hay, per acre,
during the year past, according
to the report Of the Agricultural |
Department just issued, the
average, per acre. l"r the whole
Territory being given at $40
tons. Nevada comes next with
an average OF 3.l2 tons, Utah
POS, Idaho 2.52, Colorado $50,
Washington 2 Al. New Mexico
1870, Wyoming "a, California
2.O3, Oregon , " None Of the
other States reach an average Of
two tons per acre. The high
average FIR Arizona is caused
By cuttin! from SIX to eight
crops a year of from one to two
and one hall tons per acre iii
the southern part ot the Terri
tory.
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1904-02-06

Senator Beveridge has intro
duced. a. bill in the senate provid-
ing for the suppression and pun
ishment of bribery and official
corruption in the territories of
the United States. If some one
would secure the passage of a
law for the punishment of those
who have lied about Arizona,
Bevcridge would be made defend
ant.
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1904-02-06
Range Re port.

M. E. IIy,toue, he WeatIlct
man at Ph1enix, sends ont the
following report for January:
Stock Interests have Su fered
during the month. Enough dry
grass is generally plentiful,
there are many sections where it
has become scarce, 50 that cattle
have difficulty in obtaining a
sufficient quantity of food. III
the northern port Dh of The ter
rltory food is generally reported
to be more abundant t1rn in tile
southern port III, tn ugh it is
fairly plentiful in Santa Cruz
county, and III portion Of oh
southern counties. Some i'm
provcment in the ranges in
northern counties resulted from
snowfall, but the improve nent
was Slight The supply of
available food is constantly di-
miniShing. RIin or snow is
badly needed to put ranges in
cplutiDl to ftrnlsl MSturage
during the approaching spring.
$, 'cN water - decidedly def
cient, and the grazing area has
been contracted Nv Stock lIIving
those localities where water is
unObtainabie for other localities
where conditions are more favor
able, There was some tempo
rary relief from the unfavorAble
conditions BY snowfall in the
more elevated protjonS OF the
territory, and in the north ,rn
portion of (4ilA county the sitll,-
ton was considerably improved,
but the snowfall was generally
too light to be of any consider
able value, 50 that tile condition
OF water supply at the end of
january was less favorable than
at the end OF Decrmb4r, 1893.
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1904-02-06

a.An7attempt will be made this
year in MaricOpa county to col
lect taxes on the wool that is
clipped in the county, but it is
known that stiff fight against
this. will be put up by the sheep.
men. They contend that such
an action world be double taxa
ton, and say it would be just as
reasonable to assess a mans
orange grove, and then, when he
brought has fruit to market, to
make him pay taxes OH it, too.
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1904-02-06
WinSIOw Mail Sold.

The WinSlow Mail was sold
at public auction OH the goth Of
last month The above was
formerly the property OF James
F. Wallace, who used to own the
st. Johns Herald and is known
by the Old-timerS Of this county,
and who died about three years
ago at WinSlow, Navajo county.
Frank F. I1lickinger, member CT
the Board of Supervisors of
Navajo county is the new pro-
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1904-02-06

-Ad, srsiuinS rates furnished on application.
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1904-02-06

be Official Paper OF Apache County.
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1904-02-06

.As4 every Saturday az St. JOhna, Arizona.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-19
Cham erlain May Lead.

London, March 16.-In the lobby of
the house of commons there was much
comment upon the unexpectedly. early
departure from Egypt on his return to
London of Joseph Chamberlain. The
Chamberlain section of parliament,
glorying on the triumph on March 8,
already predicts that if the Unionists
are defeated in the general election
Mr.. Chamberlain and not Mr.. Balfour
will be the leader of the opposition in
the next parliament. They also talk
Of forcing the government in the COM
ing budget to reimpose the shilling
duty on grain.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-19
FOUND PITCH BLENDE.
Rare Substance Found i'm Quantity
in British Columbia.

Rare Substance Found i'm Quantity
in British Columbia.
New Westminster, B. c., March IA
DIR. Charles Howardson is making
experiments with the substance sup
posed to be pitch blende in a little
camp at the base of the mountain at
Harrison lake, but so far so little of
the mineral can be found ON account
of the snow that very little has been
done in the way of experimenting.
About half ton of a pitchy black
substance has been taken from the
crevices at the base of the mountain.
From this substance the scientist has
secured enough barium to supply the
whole province with sulphate for white
paint. There has also been extracted
from this substance compound protox-
ide of iron, which is more soluble than
the substance containing the oxygen.
Other extracts have been made-car-
nolite, from which weak form of ra-
dunn barium carbonite is sub-extract-
ed; potassium uranium sulphate, strong
enough to print photographs through
a certain thickness of paper, and pot
assium sulphide, strong enuogh to
print photographs through metal
The scientist considers the mountain
from which he got his sample stock to
be rich with the mineral, as it is of
volcanic formation.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-19
|EACHLOSTONES
ADMIRAL MAkAROFF MAKES RE-
PORT OF FIGHT.
Hot Action Between Japanese and
Russian Torpedo Fleets Port
Arthur Still Being Bombarded
at Long Range by the Japanese
Fleet.

Mukden, March 12.-Admiral Max
aroff, commanding the Russian fleet,
reports from Port Arthur as follows:
"Six torpedo boats which went to
sea on the night of March 10 enooun-
tered the enemy's torpedo boats, fol-
lowed by cruisers A hot action en-
sued, in which the torpedo boat de-
stroyer Viastini discharged a torpedo
and sank one of the enemy's boats.
On the way back the torpedo boat de-
stroyer Stereguschtchi sustained dam
ages, her engine being disabled, and
began to founder. BY eight O'Clock in
the morning five of our torpedo boat
destroyers had returned. When the
critical position of the disabled boat
became evident hoisted my flag on
the cruiser Novik and went with the
Novik and the cruiser Boyarin to the
rescue.
Meets Stronger Force.
But as five of the enemy's cruisers
surrounded our destroyer, and as their
battleship squadron was approaching
did not succeed in saving her. She
foundered and part of the crew were
made prisoners and part were drowned.
ION the ships which participated in
the night attack one officer was seri-
ously wounded and three others were
slightly wounded; two soldiers were
killed and eighteen wounded.
cat 9 O'Clock fourteen of the enc
my's ships assembled before Port Ar
thur and bombardument was begun
with the heavy guns Of their battle
ships at long range.
"This lasted until o'clock in the
afternoon. 1t is estimated that the
enemy fired l54 twelve-inch shells.
The damage to our vessels was insig-
nicfiant and they are again ready for
battle.
Drive Enemy Back.
"The illumination of the sea at
night by the searchlights was most
satisfactory and several times shot
from our batteries forced the enemy's
torpedo boats to retire.
1.-THE crews of all the ships engaged
gave proof of remarkable GOODNESS in
action Below decks the work of the
day followed its ordinary course, in
spite of the shells falling between the
vessels and covering them with frag-
ments.
"A bonn bardment at such distance
must be regarded as ineffective, but
the Japanese cruiser Takasago is re-
ported to have been seen to suffer seri
Gus damage, the extent of which, how
ever, it was impossible to ascertain at
distance Of five miles. Many shells
were fired at range of seven and
half miles
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-19
PETIT HAD A PLACE.
Carried on Rolls Of Baltimore Post
Office, but Did No Work.

Office, but Did No Work.
Washington, March 1.-THE state
ment made by Postmaster Warfield, of
Baltimore, that former First Assistant
Postmaster General Perry S. Heath
was responsible for placing the name
of John w. Petit on the rolls of the
Baltimore Office was discussed at the
meeting of the senate committee Oh
postoffices and postroads.
One of the members called attention
to the publication of the statement
and suggested an inquiry concerning
its correctness. Pettit's name has been
on the roll for six years and the gov
eminent is now seeking to recover from
Postmaster Wartield's bondsmen the
amount thus paid, the claim being
made that he never performed any
duties in the Baltimore office.
From the discussion in the commit
tee it is apparent that the question
will come up at a subsequent meeting.
It is said that Senator German will di-
rect an investigation in the interest OF
the Baltimore postmaster, who de-
clares that when he was commanded
in a letter to put Petit on the payrolls
he did so thinking that Petit may
have been assigned to some outside en-
ployment of secret nature.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-03-19
READY TO ADVANCE.
Recall of Correspondents Presages
Early Advance.

Recall of Correspondents Presages
Early Advance.
London, March 16.-The dispatch
from Weihaiwei stating that the har-
bors of Korea were nearly free of ice,
closely following ON the report ahat the
japanese have recalled all correspond
ents from the headquarters OF the army
at Pingyang, indicates that an import
ant movement is contemplated. The
Japanese commanding general, Baron
Hasegawa, who, with the impreial
guards, will take the lead in the move
ment against the Russians north of
the Yalu river, is strongly opposed to
permitting any correspondents to ac-
company his column until after the
first land battle has been fought, and
it is known that he has succeeded in
winning over to his way of thinking
the members of the staff.
1t is therefore argued that the north
ward movement, while possibly not
actually in progress, is but a matter
of short time. Gen. Hasegawa was
chief aide of Field Marshal Oyama
during the operations which resulted
in the capture of Port Arthur by the
Japanese in 1894, and is expected to
strike quickly and effectively against
the Russian Notifications which COM
mand the passage Of the Yalu. His
advance column consists of four regi-
ments of infantry, three squadrons of
cavalry and an artillery force of 36
guns, regiment of engineers, twelve
companies of heavy fortress artillery
battalion, ammunition and supplies
columns, etc.
The advance will be supported by
the entire twelfth division of the Jap
anese army, commanded by Maj. Gen.
Inouye.