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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
ROYAL FAMILY IS
 WILDLY ,CHEERED All Drive to Palace to Partake
 of Sacrament WOMEN WERE IN WHITE Son of Grand Duke vladlmer Departs for Far East and Tears Are
 Shed By Relatives at
 the Station.
WOMEN WERE IN WHITE

St Petersburg, February 2z-Having lasted the czar this morning drove to the Anitcheff palace to partake Of the sacra- ment. He was accompanied by the czar- ina and his daughter, Olga, who were dressed in white, In honor of the occa- sion. His majesty was clad in fuil uni- form. The congregation included the dow ager empress. the czar's sister, Grand Duchess Olga and her husband, the Duke of Oidenburg.
 His majesty took the consecrated bread and wine from Court Chaplain Yanishen and afterwards bestowed the bread, steep ed in wine, on the dowager empress the czarina and the grand duchess.
 The rules of the orthodox church forbid the administration of the elements sepa- rately except to men. The customary mutual congratulations followed the par taking of the sacrament and the imperial party then breakfasted at the winter pal ace. Later in the day they dined at the palace. The crowds along the Nevisky Prospect heartily greeted their majesties as they drove through the streets.
 Grand Duke Cyril, eldest son of Grand Duke vladimer the czar's uncle. tonight left for the far east. Grand Duke Cyril returned to St. Petersburg this morning and will leave again this afternoon. He partook of the sacrament in the church at the Vladimer palace. and then proceed ed to the Nicholas tation. where he was met by large number of imperial princes and officers who were waiting to bid him farewell.
 Grand Duchess Marie. Cyril's mother, broke down at the last moment and wept as she embraced her son. Even the vet U Vladimer. Cyril's father, shed tears, aIfd Grand Dakes Boris and Andrew held their brother in long embrace. Grand Duke Cyril Is going to Port Arthur to act as chief officer of the flagship. Grand Duke Boris will leave on March Il with General Kuropatkin
 Although there is no confirmation here of the reported landing of Japanese at Possiet Bay near Vladivostock, private advices received here say that Japanese warshps have been sighted off Kenseng. Korea. about 80 miles southwest of Pos siet Bay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
FRANCE WORRIED
 BY POSSIBILITIES
CONSERVATIVE SENTIMENT, HoW- EVER, IS THAT NO FURTHER IN- TERNATIoNAL COMPLICATION WILL ARISE IN FAR EAST.

Paris, February N.-Reports of inter- national entanglements growing out or the war, continue to occupy prominent place in the sensational branch of the press. But, within week, the officials of the government who are in close and constant touch with the cabinets and oth- CT capitals, have satisfied themselves first that no international complications are imminent, or are likely at least for the present, and second, that France is in no political or prospective danger of be- ing embroiled in an international con- fiict.
 The recent bourse panic brought about a rather thorough survey of the situation throughout Europe as the heavy decline in securities resulted mainly from fears that the European powers might be drawn into the conflict The inquiry disclosed that while the possibilities of unexpected complications are always present, there Is no immediate reason to expect Eu- ropean complications. the military activ- ities at various centers being the na- tural result of an outbreak of war be- tween two great powers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
PLUCKY CREW SUFFERS
 HARDSHIP BY VENTURE

Tokio, February N.-The official report of the naval officers who attempted to block the entrance to the harbor of Port Arthur on the morning of February 24, has just been made. It differs in some respects from the accounts already print ed. From this report 1t appears that the Russian searchlights discovered the ap- proach of the five Japanese steamers be- fore they had reached the point where .it. ;Ras .propased to sink them, and that the Russians guns disabled three of the five. A portion of the crews of the sunken steamers was not picked up until the afternoon of February "A. The re- port of the officers follow:
 Five vessels intended to obstruct the entrance to Port Arthur advanced about o'clock on the morning of the 24th from the southward through the Lac Tohi Shan channel toward the mouth of the port It appears that the steamer Ten shin, which was in the bay, was steered too far to port, and when she was sunk about three miles to the southwest off shore, she was shot and seriously dam aged. She was run on the shoals inten- tionally
 The other steamers which were in her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
WILL MAKE BIG EXHIBIT.
Mexico to Bring More to Worlds Fair
 Than Ever Before.

Mexico City, Febraury H,-President Diaz has appointed ten commissioners for the exhibit at the St. Louis exposition. Albio Muncio is commissioner-in-chie Each of the commissioners will have an assistant. The commissioners cover the departments of education and social econ omy, art and ethnology, liberal arts, man. ufactures, machinery and electricity, agri- culture, mines, metals, and forestry, game and fish.
 The exhibit in It's totality will be the largest and most comprehensive Mexican exhibitors have had anywhere, surpassing the exhibit attempted in Paris and Chi cago The manufacturing and agricultu- ral displays wil be great and mining will be superbly illustrated. The collecting of Mexican woods is to be complete. The commissioners expect to spend nearly a year in St. Louis.
 The Mexican artillery band will leave here in July and remain at the Mexican building until the close of the fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
Macedonian Leader Goes to Italy to Confer With GaTi-
 ba|di About the Crisis
WILL BE GENENAL RISING
 IN CASE OF NECESSITY
Garibald Suggests Arbitration and That the United States Be Re- quested to Act as
 Arbitrator.

Rome, February27. The situation in the Balkans with which Russia, Italy and Austria are closely connected although it has improved somewhat during the last few days, still occasions considerable anx- iety. It is no longer a secret that Boris Sarafoff, the Macedonia leader, came to Italy with the principal object of confer- ring on course of action with Riccioti Garibaldi who heretofore has not ap- proved of an isolated move on the part of the Macedonians.
 In an interview the two leaders agreed upon a plan which will result in gen. eral rising in the Balkans, should neces- sity arise. With this object in view. been provislonally arranged to take place In Venice about the end of March.
 United States Is Suggested. The possibilities of arbitration was also discussed Garibaldi proposed to sound the United States as to whether or not that country would be willing to act in the capacity of arbitrator. as he regarded it as the government best fitted to do so 1t having no direct or indirect interest in the affair, while its fairness has been already established Should arbitration or one of the other suggested arrange ments for a peaceful settlement through the threated trouble fail, general revolu- ton seems inevitable and Garioalol IS ai- ready secretly preparing body Of voiun- teers, each member of which Will pc equipped with arms, two thousand rounds of cartridges and food for a month.
 Offered General Direction.
 Garibaidi was offered the general direc- ton of the Macedonian movement, but re- fused oh the ground that he thought IL better te leave the leadership 70 some man directly interested in Macedonia, as | this would give him, Garibaldi, a freer | hand.
 The financing of the movement being the most difficult part, Garibaldi Is ask ing all his friends in Italy and abroad to | contribute funds to the cause. Confiden- tial and official information from Au- stria points to the fact that the govern ment is making extensive preparations to check any movement on it's southeastern frontiers, where endorsements amount ing to 5000 men have been centered.
 Seized for Military Purposes.
 The proprietors of theatres and other | large buildings in that part of the coun- l try have been warned that their premises may be seized for military purposes l It is known that negotiations are going on between Russia and Italy with refer ence to the Balkans. Signor Tittonu, for eign minister, alluded to these exchanges in the chamber of deputies on February 22, when he protested against the Russian manifestations In Italy, and said they would endanger the relations of Italy and Russia just when the two governments were exchanging views of very vital in- | terest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
MIkADO WILL DECORATE
 THEPORT ARTHUR HEROES

of fne daring seamen would be killed.
 The steamers did not carry lights and were not armed, and consequently were not discovered till the operation of sink Ing them was practically completed Ja- pan Is till singing praise of the volunteer crews who participated in the dangerous work. It is expected that the emperor will publicly thank them, and give them medals to commemorate the daring act
 It Is understood that Admiral Togos main fleet is still In the vicinity of Port Arthur, and it is expected his fleet will continue bombarding the place until it Is untenable, or until the Russian fleet is destroyed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
Russia May Vet Take Part.

St. Louis. February 27.--A cable dispatch was received today by the worlds fair management from Ethelbert Watts. Am erican consul general at St. Petersburg, saying.
 Retain Russia's space fortnight
 The message Is taken to mean that Rus sla Is still undecided about participation. and wants two weeks to settle the ques- ton. Work on the Russian pavilion will continue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28

" OKIO, February 27.-Naval officers
 commanded and ''jackies' manned
 the first steamers that were sunk at the entrance to Port Arthur. Mer- chant sailors volunteered for the danger ous undertaking, but their services were not accepted as Admiral Togo decided to entrust the perilous mission to regulars. There were ten officers and sixty-seven sailors In the crews and all volunteered for service. They bade farewell to their comrades, expecting to die under the fire of the batteries of the enemy. The res- cue of the entire crews surprised even the Japanese, who expected that a majority
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
Seized for Military Purposes.
TOXIC AWAITS RESULTS.
Is Wondering How Powers Will Take
 Signing of Korean Treaty.

Tokio. February N.-Great interest Is felt in Toldo as to how the powers will receive the news that Japan and. Korea have signed the protocol of a treaty by which Japan guarantees the independence and integrity of Korea. No doubt Is held as to the general approval of Great Britain and the United tSates.
 Belgium. France and German subjects, as well as the representatives, of com- panies conducted officially by Russians. have been pressing for concessions which may be affected by the altered status of Japanese and Korean relations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
BOOKS TURNED OVER.
Investigation Is In Connection With
 Hams Shortage.

Boston, February N.-The American Surety company, in connection with the alleged shortage in the accounts of it's former manager, Wallace H. Ham. has turned over to St. Luke's Home, of which Ham was also treasurer. all of the books of the home. It was learned today that a bank book and the stubs of check book which the trustees of the home are anxious to find, are missing Among other things it was learned that at least one account that the home had with a saw ings bank, had been drawn, and that there is no record of what was done with the money.
 The Traveller tonight says:
 "In an official statement to the Traveller today, B. C. Ecker and A. B. Sheridan, auditors for the American Surety com- pany give Wallace H. Hams shortage as s276 900, of which s2000Oo was of the funds of the surety company, $50.0o0 from the treasury of St. Luke's hospital. and s1,- 500 from St. Pauls church. Mrs. Ham has reimbursed the surety company to the extent Of 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
JURY FINALLY SECURED. Will Try the Case of Joseph King,
 Charged With Perjury.

Cynthiana. Ky, February FLA jury was finally secured today In the case of Jasper King. charged with perjury in qualifying last September as juror at the trial of Curtis Jett and Thomas White, sentenced for killing Marcum at Jackson. Ky. The jurors stated that the jury stood Il to for execution, that King tried to induce others for acquittal, and that the yfnally compromised on life inn prisonment on Kings account Circuit Court Clerk Robinson today testified to Kings swearing he had neither formed or expressed an opinion In the case. Capt. E. T. Briggs. Frank Barnes, Lloyd Thompson and J. B. Berry testified to very pronounced opinions on the case that King had made to them previous to serv- ing on the jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
PLAN OF OPERATION.

< Paris. February 2S.-The Matin ' this morning publishes information :
 . which 1t declares to be reliable, to
 . the effect that the recent Japanese
 : attacks at Port Arthur were prelim- . mary to the execution of the plan
 ' which follows: > The investment of Port Arthur. N < < The renewal of the attack by land > and sea until the place is reduced. . The occupation of Korea. and the { < erection of forts there. and then ' await offensive operations on the . part of Russia . In any event, the Japanese will { < not venture into Manchuria. but { . await their adversaries in Korea. <
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
Mormons Go to Washington.

Salt Lake City. Utah, February N.- President Joseph F. Smith of the Mormon church, accompanied by Apostle Frank M. Lyan and Andrew Jensen, the church historian; Hiram Smith and other promi- nent leaders left today for Washington to testify before the subcommittee of the United States senate committee on priv ileges and elections in the Shoot inves- litigation. Three of these subpoenaed will not appear before the committee on ac- count of sickness. The United States mar shal was unable to find number of others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
Plan to Suppress Epidemic.

Mexico City February 27.--A compre- hensive plan for suppressing and pre- venting epidemics in towns and cities has been devised by Mir. Liza, chairman of the superior board of health. The plan is to follow the course the board took last summer by taking rapid action should the fever show itself Mosquitoes will be thor oughly destroyed The board proposes to work in entire harmony with the health authorities in the United States and Texas The remarkable exemption of this city from typhoid fever this year Is an indication of what can be done by sani- tation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
Want to Kiss and Make up,

St. Thomas, D. w. l., February 27- The Spanish consul here visited the Uni- ted States cruiser Columbia Thursday, re- turning the visit of Captain Miller. the exchange of visits being intended to close in a friendly manner the recent incident between Spanish and American sailors. which Is mutually regretted The consul was received with full honors including a salute, the band playing the Spanish na- tional anthem and the marine guard pre- senting arms The Spanish cruiser Rio dc la Plata, which was passing at the time, stopped and saluted the American flag
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
Conspiracy to Kill Her Husband.

Winchester. Ky, February 27.-Mrs. Arabella Marcum, for herself and chill dren. and by her attorneys, Bird and Jewett, has just filed suit in the Clark county circuit court against James liar gis, Alex Hargis, Ed Callahan and B. F. French for $100000 damages. She alleges in her petition that the defendants en- tered into a conspiracy with Curtis Jett and Tom White to murder her husband, the late J. B. Marcum. Callahan was formerly sheriff of Breathitt county Jett and White are now in Jail in Louisville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
WOMEN MALTREATED.
Japanese Refugees From Harbin Ar
 rive at Nagasaki.

Nagasaki, February 2S.-The British steamer Kwang Ping has arrived here from Chin Wang Tao on the Gulf of Liao Tung with $50 Japanese refugees, mostly women from Manchuria. Many of the women claim they were maltreated by the Russian soldiers at Harbin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
vIckBURG's ACTION.

Washington, February N.-The text of the message to the navy de- pertinent from Commander Marshall of the Vicksburg is as follows:
 Took the initiative by sending medical assistance to the variag as soon as possible after learning that they were abandoning the vessel. Sent three boats and assisted in talk ing off the Russian sailors. putting them on board the British and Ita1 : ian vessels. The Variag remained afioat over five hours. filling slowly. Our boats were instructed not to bring the Russian sailors to the vicksburg, offering the Zaf1ro tenn porarily, but offer was declined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
vardaman on the Scene.

Jackson, Miss, February Ex-Governor vardeman left here tonight in a special train for BatesvIle, Miss, and will be joined at Greenwood by military com pany to protect the negro Albert Baldwin from a mob which threatens to lynch him. Baldwin is under arrest at Bates vile for killing Engineer Fogarty at Tutwiler and 1t Is feared he will be lynched. Governor Vardaman Is deter mined to prevent the lynching if possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
Philippine Scout Dies.

Savannah, February N.-James T. Mox- ley, lieutenant In the Philippine scouts. died this morning at his home at wad- ley, Ga. Young Moxley enlisted in the Third Georgia regiment for the war with Spain and later with the Thirty in- fantry. He went to the Philippines. For assisting a wounded man and for cour- age shown upon an expedition he was ap- pointed lieutenant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
TURKEY NUT ID
 DECLARE WAR An Official Discusses the BuI- garlan Situation RELATIONS ARE STRAINED Says Black Sea Fleet of Russia Is In Bad Shape and Could Not
 Stand Long Sea
 Voyage.
RELATIONS ARE STRAINED

Paris. February 2z-An American off, cial who for the past two years has been studying the conditions in the Balkans. has just arrived in Paris and today made a statement of the situation. He said:
 "I am satisfied Turkey will not declare war She has been informed by the pow CTS that even If she does engage in hos therefrom. and even may suffer from military occupation by the powers, which would result in the separation of Mace donia from the Turkish empire. It is true that Turkey Is sending endorsements to Macedonia, but this Is due to the prospect of an outbreak of another instruction and possible interference on the part of with Japan; but the sultan has everything to lose and little to gain by a war, and if it comes you may depend upon it that Bulgaria will be the aggressor.
 Bulgaria Will Be Defeated.
 Should war come, I am satisfied that Bulgaria will be defeated. Operating In the mountains where few men can pick off a whole regiment, the Bulgarians and insurgents have distinct advantage. But the Turkish troops can sweep them around toward Sofia, where the country Is level Bulgaria says she is able to put 200, GOO men in the field. The Turks can quick ly throw double that number into Mace donia and reinforce them if necessary.
 Ut has been said that Russia and Tur- key are discussing the question of the passage of the Dardanelles by the Rus sian Black sea fleet. Turkey would not give her consent if asked unless she gained some concessions in the Balkans, such as dealing with Bulgaria as she saw fit But Russia could not make suck a concession, because she would thereby forfeit the preferential position which she and Austria hold in consequence of hav- ing been designated by the powers to act as their representative in dealing with the Balkan question.
 Others Would Intervene.
 Moreover, Russia understands that If she ceased to be a representative of the powers, other powers would intervene. But granting that Russia may take this risk and induce Turkey to permit the pas sage of her feet this would be viola ton of the Berlin treaty. of which Great Britain is a signatory power. It would mean, furthermore, that Turkey and Rus sia had entered into an understanding which might be interpreted as bringing into place the Anglo-Japanese alliance.
 Aside from this latter point, there Is hardly any question that Russia would find British ships blocking the Suez canal and the Straits of Gibralter. Finally, the Black Sea fleet has been greatly over rated. It was examined a short time ago by an American naval officer.
 He reported that 1t was not in very good condition and in any event it was of no use for sea operations, in consequence of the small coaling capacity of the vessels. The ships were constructed simply for the operations in the Black sea and not for service in the far east. Their bunkers are inadequate to permit their making trip to China or steamng any long distance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
Convention Called.

Denver, Colo, February H.-Word has been received here from Mrs. Clinton B. Fisk. national president of the Women's Home Missionary society of the Methodist church. that the twenty-fourth national convention will be held at Denver next September.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
EruptIons Stop Navigation.

Mexico City, February N.-The recent eruptions of Santa Maria volcano in Guatemala have choked the channel of Usumacinta river to such a degree that navigation is prevented commission of engineers will be dispatched there to ascertain what is needed to clear out the channel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
Dates Have Been Changed.

Nashville, February N-The general committee having in charge the coming of the United Confederate Vet erans, at a meeting here, decided to change the dates, originally set for Sep tember IS, IA and 15 next. It was de- termined to leave the selection of dates to the commander-in-chief and the depart ment commanders, with the result they decided that June IA, 15 and Is be named. Sub-committees for convention work were chosen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
Russians to Have Wireless System.

Paris. February 2s.--In order to prevent Interruption of the telegraphic service during field operations in the far east, a French company of wireless telegraphy :: arranging to provide the Russian gov ernment with a wireless system which will enable 1t to communicate between stations thirty miles apart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
Wisconsin Beats Worlds Record.

Manila, February N.-The battleship Wisconsin has beaten the worlds record with thirteen-inch guns. it's expert gum ners having made nine bulls eyes out of ten shots fired within ten minutes.
 Paymaster Morse of the Wisconsin, &C., cused of irregularities in commissary fund accounts, is to be tried by court martial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
Killed In Baltimore Ruins.

Baltimore. February 2L-William Fair fax was killed and Walter E. Bolt was se- verely injured today while at work raging a wall in the burned district. A number of other workmen were slightly injured by flying bricks, but all of them continued at work pulling down walls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
ApproprIatlons Authorized.

Paris, February 2s.--The minister of war. General Adrae. has issued cir cular authorizing the army to make ap- propriations for the benefit of the army in the Russo-Japanese war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
Steamship Is Reached.

Philadelphia. February 27.-The steam ship M. F. Plant Brunswick. for this city, is beached in the Delaware river at Marcus Hook, Pa, few miles below here. The hull of the Plant was damaged by ice.