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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14

received a reply to the effect that there
was not time for the deal. Alexeleff tele-
graphed back respectful message to
the effect that he perhaps knew the Sit
uation better in America than it was
known in Russia and received the neees-
sary permission. In ten days he had pur-
chased eight ships and although the war
cloud soon blew over the incident was tho
making of Alexeieff Upon his return
to Russia he was given command of a
ship and in three years he was an adj
miral. Now he is vice car of Greater
Russia and lord of all the land which
lie between Baikal and the Pacific and
which extend from the Arctic to the
! Yellow sea-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
How Alexeleff Made His Mark.

From the New Orleans Times Democrat
Admiral Alexeieff rose from the ranks
attention while in this country young
lieutenant without influence and without
family. He had landed at San Francisco
from cruise in Alaskan waters on the
battleship Rurick when war was emmi-
nent between Russia and Great Britain
over the Balkans. He at once cabled to
the Russian naval office asking permiss-
ion to purchase in this country a number
of vessels to be used as commerce dis
troyers to prey on English commerce and
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
New Millinery.

and readyrmmed walking Styles out
exhibition Many pretty spring effects here chdens Hats.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
The Craze for Radlun.

From the Court Journal.
Radium is fast becoming a nuisance.
and nothing will save us from 1t but the
discovery of an inexhaustible mine of the
substance, the inevitable formation of a
company and quotation on the stock ex-
change. Only when all romances has been
knocked out of 1t in this way shall we be
free from radium at homes, radiurn we'd
ding presents, radium on the dust heap. 1t
is no wonder that Sir Oliver Lodge is said
to be overwhelmed by radium
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14

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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
In the Wash Fabric Section

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-05
FIGHTING AROUND HILL WAS FURIOUS Russians Resisted the Assaults
 Desperately SkIRMISHES NEAR MUkDEN Rumor That Black Sea Fleet Will sai to Far East Has Caused Much
 Discussion In European
 Capitals. 
SKlRMISHES NEAR MUKDEN

TolKio, December 1.-The diary of the fighting around 2O3 meter hill which Is published in the Japanese papers de- scribes the terrible losses involved in the storming of the Russian position from dawn of November 2S to Il o'clock in the forenoon of that day A Russian counter attack began at dawn on Novem- Der 29 and was so furiously pushed that the Japanese were compelled to retire from both sides of the hill into the val ley.
 The attack was renewed the morning of November 30 when all the Japanese reserves came up from the southwest corners but these assaults only advanced 30 meters by o'clock, so stubborn was the resistance and the Japanese suffered severe losses. Then, being reinforced. the Japanese maintained the struggle with terrible earnestness. Furious charges were repeatedly made and the Russians were compelled gradually to retire. The south western summit of the hill was not taken until ' o'clock In the evening, and the northern not until morning. Several Rus sian bayonet attacks were made in the morning and persisted until noon of De- cember 20 when the hopelessness of the attempts becoming evident. the Russians retired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-05

New York, December 5.-Amid a roar of applause from nearly 10000 spectators in Madison Square Garden. the contest ants In the twelfth International slx-day bicycle race opened to the crack of the starters pistol. fired by Congressman Timothy D. Sullivan at exactly five min- utes after midnight this morning.
 The garden was thronged for an hour or more before the start. When the champions lined up, every inch of room in the great building was occupied. The cheers continued until several laps had been reeled off. the packers of the various eontesting teams shouting themselves hoarse in encouragement of their favor- ites. A large force of police was on hand and perfect order was maintained. The foreign contingent this year is the largest that has ever started in the race, and 1t is the general opinion of the experts who witnessed the start that the native champions will have a hard time In hold ing their own.
 Eighteen teams started from the mark at the call, the California team consist ing of the Downing brothers being broken up, Carl Lmberg of San Jose be- ing substituted for Burton Downing
 When the signal was given, the ridera whirled away on their long 124 hour jour- ney and rider after rider tried to leave his competitors behind and to lead at the first tape, then al the first mile. It was Gougoltz who riding at terrific speed flew over the line in the lead at the first turn around Almost on even terms were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-05
SIX DAY BICYCLE RACE
 BEGINS WITH ACCIDENTS
Twenty thousand People Cheerhe Riders They Start on Their Long Journey-Bobby NaIthour is Vel. Among the
 Leaders and Escapes the Dangerous Spills.

vanderstuyft and Samuelson, second and third respectively.
 Moran lead at the end of the second circle. and at the end of the fifth lap. or half mile. Walthour was ahead He gave way to Moran at the ninth lap and Moran led throughout the tenth. or first mile. making the distance in 2;2S.
 walthour and vanderstuyft were second and third at the end of the mile. Moran kept ahead until the thirteenth lap, which was placed to his score, and Vogler made a desperate effort to get into the lead and possibly steal a lap, believing the leaders had tired by the fast pace. It looked as if he would succeed when his wheel slipped.
 He went smashing down into the trail ing rear -enders. and the crowd rose and roared Five were carried down in an almost inextricable mass of wheels. and riders. Samuelson, Dussot, Dorton, Met ting and Kegan were hurled from their wheels with Volger. Samuelson. Dorton and Mettling remounted with little delay. but the team mates of the others had to take the track. Walthour lead at the second mile and was still setting the pace at the fifth with Moran and Met ting pressing him closely.
 Kegan and Newkirk came Into a collis- sion at 1925. Neither was injured, all though both were thrown from their wheels. Ten minutes later Yolger. who caused the first spill in the thirteenth lap. fell again and caused another spill. John Stol was thrown and slipped down the incline for a distance of fifteen feet. He grabbed his wheel and remounted at once.
 At fifteen miles Caldwell was leading in 36:o4. At twenty miles Bowler was leading in 45:4s 2-5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-05
Pettus Is Optimistic.

The oldest alive democrat. and one of the best democrats In the country, Sena- tor Pettus of Alabama, says the demo- cratic future may be summed up in three words: Watch and pray" The senator Is not pessimistic over the defeat ol last month. During his eighty-three years he has seen the party defeated too often to believe that 1t can not survive the re- verses of the recent election.
 Senator Pettus does not believe the electoral representation of the south will be reduced. The interests of the north in the south, he thinks, of so much inn portance that sectional bill of this na- ture cannot command the united support of the republican party and be passed by the senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-05
ALL DIFFERENCES WITH
 PANAMA ARE ADJUSTED

of Panama. Vessels. entering the canal ports are granted free entry to the ports of Colon and Panama, and vessels enter ing the latter ports are extended the same privileges In the canal ports.
 Complete Jurisdiction Is granted the United States In the harbors of Colon and Panama as to sanitation and quar- atine regulations.
 Panama reduces her rate of postage to two cents and Is to furnish all stamps in the republic and in the canal zone. The zone authorities are to purchase stamps from Panama at 40 per cent. of their face value.
 The order of Secretary Taft is to be ineffective unless Panama shall put into effect the gold standard according to the currency agreement of June 6, 1904. It also makes a stipulation regarding citi- zenship rights to Panamans in the canal zone and provision also is made in the or der for mantainance by the United States of important highways. partly in and partly out of the canal zone and also for the building of hospital The or der Is made effective December F, 14.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-05
BILL PROVIDES ANOTHER ]UDCE Would bt Judge of Northern
 Alabama District PRESIDENT. EAGER 10 COME
Tells Senator Bacon That He Believes He Has Been Misunderstood and Misjudged by the Peo.
 pie of the South.

Washington. December 4-(Special)- Representative Underwood of Alabama will tomorrow introduce a bill providing for the appointment of federal judge for the Northern district of Alabama. Under the terms of the bill said judge will exercise the same powers as now possessed by the judge of the Northern and Middle districts, who, upon the pass age of the bill. becomes simply the judge of the Middle Alabama district
 The bill also provides that as soon as vacancy shall occur in the office of dis trict judge for the Southern or Middle districts the district judge being then in office in and for the other one of the said two districts shall thereupon be and become the district judge of the Southern and Middle judicial districts of the state, and the vacancy shall not be filled by appointment and there shall be thereafter one district judge for the said two dis tricts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-05

Panama, December 4-The differences between the United States and Panama. which made necessary the visit of Sec retary of War Taft to the Isthmus, were settled today by the issuance of an ex- ecutive order signed by Secretary Taft for President Roosevelt and assented to in letter by the president of Panama.
 The order provides that no trade for the canal zone or the republic of Pan anna can enter the ports established at either end of the canal This turns the customs receipts of the ports over to the government of Panama.
 Panama agrees to reduce her tariff from IS per cent. ad volorem to 10 per cent. This rfeduction applies to all kinds of goods, except wines. liquors, alcohol and opium. Panama also agrees to reduce her consular fees and port charges to SO per cent of the rate of the present charges. Absolute free trade is to apply between the canal zone and the republic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-05
Clay Sees the President.

Reports to the effect that the President told Senator Clay 5f Georgia positively yesterday that he would visit the south are denied by the senator, who, however believes that the President will make such a trip though it has not been definitely decided upon.
 "I am going back to the White House later" said the senator today, and talk over the matter further with the Presi- dent. He undoubtedly wants to make a trip through the south, and we are anx- ious to have him do so. The President even went so far as to discuss certain places he would like to visit, and l be- lieve it can be said that he has such 8 trip in serious contemplation"
 Senator Clay found that the President believed he had been misunderstood and misjudged by the people of the south, to- wards which section he said he had the most kindly feelings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-05
FARLEY IS HoNoRED.
Archbishop of New York Is Appointed
 Assistant to Pontifical Throne.

Rome. December 4-Archbishop Farley of New York, was today appointed by Pope Plus x to the dignity of assistant to the pontifical throne. which permits the prelate to sit with the college of patriarchs and functions presided over by the pope.
 The delegation from New York, Albany and Syracuse arrived today to attend the celebration of the jubilee.
 Peters pence, s13000 was presented to the pope The pope received the dona- tions with thanks. and spoke in terms of high praise for the early mass in New York for printers and other night work CTS in that city. He also expressed his appreciation for the encouragement given by the vicar general of the arch diocese of New York to Catholic summer schools and for the assistance extended to paro- chial schools and to Italian immigrants. After the audience a large delegation of New York clergymen were presented by Dr. Kennedy, rector of the American college at Rome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-05
ACCIDENTAL DEATH
 CAUSED BY MORPHINE
Otto Mayer is Found Dead In Ills Room at the Southern Ho-
 tel in Meridian.

Meridian, Miss, December 4.-(Special.) MT. Otto Mayer. district manager for Maas & Newburger, cotton broker, was found dead in his room at the Southern hotel this afternoon, with an empty mor- phine box on the mantel, showing the cause of death.
 It was first thought to be suicide. but the coroner's inquest developed the fact that there was no cause for suicide and that Mir. Mayer was in the habit of using morphine tablets to induce sleep. Mir Mayer left his business in good shape and stood high in business circles. He was a native of Mannheim. Germany, and had been in this country seven or eight years The coroner's jury renedered verdict or accidental death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-05
ON HEfLIN MAY YET BE MADE Spirited Debate Will Likely Re-
 suit in House FORECAST FOR THE WEEK 
Senate Will Adjourn Immediately After Announcement of the De- mise of Two Members
 Since Last Session.

Washington, December 4.--Little in the way of Legislation business is expected the first week of the session of congress. The first day will be devoted to calling the roll and swearing in new members who have been elected to fill vacancies. The usual committee will be appointed to inform the president that congress Is in session and the resolution notifying the senate that a quorum of the house Is ready for business will be passed. Tuesday the presidents message will be read and 1t Is not expected that any other business will be transacted.
 There are a number of minor matters of legislation which may be considered on Wednesday and Thursday as no spec lal order has been made for consideration of any general measure.
 It Is possible that the legislative. exc cutlve and judicial appropriation bill may be reported Wednesday or Thursday. If on Wednesday it will perhaps be con sidered in the house Thursday.
 Friday is pension day and there will be more than thousand private pen- sion bills ready for the house to com slider.
 Early adjournments each day are ex- pected during the first week in order to give time to shape the session business.
 An intimation has been given that on- lection may be lnterposed against admin- istering the oath of office to J. Thomas Hefiin, who has been elected to i'll the vacancy caused by the death of Repre- sentative Thompson from the Fifth Ala bama district, on account of certain lan- guage he is alleged to have used re- garding the president of the United States.
 In case of the objection there will no doubt be a spirited party debate which would occupy considerable time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-05
EXPLOSION KILLS
 MANY TONS OF FISH
Dynamite Charges Were Placed Unde. Spars of Submerged Vessel
 Near Charleston.

Charleston, s. G. December 4-The United States training ship Topeka, which left Hampton Roads Thursday for the purpose of destroying a dangerous dere- lict off this coast Is in Charleston har- bor, and reports blowing up sunken vessel about forty miles to the eastward Saturday morning Three spars were vis- ible in three fathoms of water and dynamite charge was lowered near each and exploded by electricity. The spars were thrown out of the water. There is no clue to the name of the vessel.
 Tons of fish were killed by the explo- sion, and the crew and apprentices en- joyed fresh fish for a day or two.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-05
Elks Have Memorial Day.
Is Now Up to Grand Lodge.

I Richmond. Ind, December 1.-The prop osition to make eighteen years the age limit for admission to the Knights of Pythias of the world, which was sub- mitted to and passed by the last session of the supreme convention ofthat order has been approved by Charles E. Shively, the supreme chancellor. Under the pro- visions of the constitution the proposed amendment will now go to the various grand lodges for action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-05
Has Money for Vessels.

London, December 1.-The Standard 3 correspondent at St. Petersburg tele- graphs as follows:
 Charles R. Flint of New York arrived at Moscow on Tuesday and stayed at the National hotel under the name Of Charies Ranlett He proceeded on "Wednesday py way of Warsaw and Odessa for Constan- tinople. It is reported that MT. flint brought letter of credit on the ho,ns- cb,lda for s35. OO0 the amount payable for the Argentine and Chilean warships. for the purcsase of which Russia Is said to he negotiating; and on his visit to constantinople he will endeavor to ar range that these vessels when purchased should use the Turkish flag.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-05
SITUATION WELL IN HAND.
State Health Officer Visits College at
 MontevaIlo.

Montevallo. December 3. (speciaD.-Dr. W. H. Sanders, state health officer, was In Montevallo today. lie visited the ln- dustrial college, and then gave out the following interview:
 ''The cases of smallpox in the college. are very mild Every precaution has heen. taken. and everything is being done to prevent a spread of the disease. Dr. Wilkinson, the college physician, has the situation well in hand, and I apprehend no danger at all"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-05
WHEELER IN MEXICO.
Little Joe Is Demonstrating Superior
 ity of New Gun.

Mexico City, December 4.-General Joseph Wheeler is receiving many marks of consideration at the hands of the Mexican government and of his country men. One of the objects of General wheeler's trip is to interest the Mex ican government in a new gun
 An ordnance trial will be held tomor- row forenoon at the San Lazano artillery field in the presence of President Diaz Minister Mena, the ordnance board, mem bers of the war office. army officers and othera-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-05
Reports UnImportsnt skIrmlshes.

St. Petersburg, December 4.-Kuropat- kin telegraphs under date of December 8. reporting unimportant skirmishes. He states that Russian scouts found at one point on the left flank fifteen Japanese corpses entirely stripped of clothing, probably by the local inhabitants. Gen eral Kuropatkin also relates the discovery or two wounded Russians who had been overlooked and left in the trenches since October 16, One of them, who had Deen less severely wounded than his fellow, procured food by searching the bodies of the slain, and upon this they had sub sisted for forty-hye days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-05
No chance for camp sItes.

Members of the military affairs com mttees of the senate and house do not express any confidence in the passage of the bill establishing four military camp sites and increasing the size of the Chick amauga, Tennessee, National park.
 There is general dissatisfaction among all members who failed to get a site in their particular locality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-05
Many conaressmen Blue.

There Is a rather blue lot of democratic congressman thronging the Washington hotel Hobbies tonight Many of tfem have been defeated for reelection and are here to serve out their last terms. Others just pulled through by the skin of their teeth, majorities up to the thousands hav- ing in many instances been reduced to less than a hundred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-05
Heavy Snow In Kansas.

Kansas City. December 4.-Snow fell over central and eastern Kansas today and despite the fact that it melted rapid ly at first. the ground tonight is covered with more than two inches in many places. The moisture was needed by the wheat. Snow began falling in Kansas City tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-05
Woman and Children Burn.

Pittsburg, December 4.-Mrs. Rockperry and two of her children were burned to death in their home this evening. Rock perry, the husband and his son, Henry. and daughter, Annie. were forced to stand in the street and see the tragedy. The fire is supposed to have been caused from a spark of a coal stove setting fire to the carpet which Mrs. Rockperry was cleaning with gasoline.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-05
Cannot Confirm Report.

st Petersburg. December 5. -2 a. m.- Neither the admiralty nor the war office is able to confirm the report from Che Foo that the Japanese have been unable to hold 203 metre hill, but this news is quite in accordance with expectations. Experts here are convinced that the cap ture of 2O3 metre hill will be of no ad- vantage to the Japanese unless they can gain possession of the neighboring forts-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-05
Fairbanks at White House.

Washington, December 4.-Senator Fair banks was at the White House tonight for some time in conference with the President. Senators Aldrich of Rhode Island and Depew also called during the evening. the latter to pay his respecls to the President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-05
Big Elevator Burns.

Houston, Tex, December 4.--A large elevator owned by the South Texas Grain company burned today, entailing a loss of s13O,00O. partially covered by insurance. The fire was discovered by train crew and from their story 1t is believed it was of incendiary origin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-05
Mrs. M. H. Knapp Dies.

Philadelphia, December 4Mrs. M. H. Knapp wife of Hon. Martin A. Knapp, chairman of the interstate commerce commission died at the Hotel Ritten- house in this city this morning. Mrs. Knapp has been in failing health for . year or longer.