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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
PLANT DAMAGED BY
 4 MIDNIGHT FIRE White-BIakeSIee Concern Suf- fers Quite a Heavy Loss.
HARD TO ESTIMATE LOSS
Building Containing About $5o,ooo Worth of Machinery Is Destroyed and Much Machinery is Very
 Badly Damaged.

The most valuable portion of the plant of the White-Blakeslee Manufacturing company at Woodlawn was destroyed by fire this morning shortly after 12 o'clock. The amount of the loss and the insurance are not known, as neither MT. White nor MT, Scully, the secretary, had arrived at the fire up to o'clock.
 The portion of the plant destroyed con tained the valuable manufacturing ma chinery, which was almost entirely ruined. It was estimated that the building, which was 100 by 50 feet. contained about s5O,OOO worth of machinery A large percentage of this machinery was destroyed.
 A portion of the loss, how much Is not known, is covered by insurance. The ori- gin of the fire is unknown. It was dis covered few minutes after F o'clock and was not under control until after l o'clock.
 he fire was prevented from spreading into the tool room, warehouse and other departments by effective work of the Woodlawn fire department and the water protection of the company. A high wind famed the flames and made the work of the firemen very difficult. The company is capitalized at $2O00OO and the entire plant is said to be worth about $125,000 the of ficers are c. B. White, president; James Bowron, ce-president; J. B. Scully, sec retary, and R. E. Locket, treasurer. It makes gas and gasoline engines and veneering machinery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
CONSOLIDATION IS
 STILL DISCUSSED
OFFICIALS OF THE LARGE COM PANiEs OF THE DISTRICT HELD CONFERENCES YEsTERDAY-AD- JoURNED UNTIL FRIDAY.

The officials of the Tennessee company the sloss-sheffield company and the Re- public company held conferences again yesterday but 1t was stated last night that the selection of experts to examine the properties of the three companies, with view to consolidation, had not been completed.
 Each company is to be represented by an expert on coal and an expert on iron ore property. Later on an expert to ex- anime the furnaces will be appointed, but 1t may be that the same man will be agreed upon to do this work for all three of the companies. The Sloss-Sheffield company and the Republic company have selected coal and iron ore experts. but the Tennessee company has up to this time decided only on a coal man.
 The conference held yesterday after noon adjourned until Friday morning. when 1t is believed the list will be com pleted, so far as coal and ore are con- cerned.
 President Don. H. Bacon of the Ten nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company is expected here by Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
CUBAN LOAN WILL
 BE POSTPONED
WAR SITUATION AND OTHER IN FLuENcEs MADE IT OUT OF THE QUESTION TO FLOAT THE BONDS NOW.

Havana, February 10.-The Associated Press is informed bya person of undoubt- ed authority that the $S5OOo,O0O Cuban loan will not be fioated until the mone- tary conditions are more favorable than they are at the present moment.
 President Palma and the secretary of the treasury were practically so informed at conference held at the palace this evening at which were present represen- tatives of the National City Bank of New York. the Kuhn, Loeb & Co. syndicate Speyer Brothers and other banking in- stitutions interested in the matter
 The fact that the loan is not to be fioated at the preent time is not regard ed as a reflection on Cuba's credit, but as due solely to the war situation in the far east the effect in Wall street growing out of the Baltimore fire and other current cases. When the situation becomes normal, it is expected that the Cuban bonds will be sold without diff ficulty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
BIR MINGHAM TEAM
 BEAT MONTGOMERY
IN BASKETBALL CONTEST ATH- LETlC CLUB DEFEATED MONT GoMERY Y. M. c. A. BY SCORE OF f6 TO 4.

The Athletic club basket ball team de- feated the team from the Montgomery Y. M c. A. last night by a score of 16 to 4. Until almost the end of the first half the the two teams were playing close game, but the Athletic club team got in the game about ten minutes before the end of the second half, and made points rap idly.
 The second half was easily Birming- hams, and the visitors failed to score but one point. For Birmingham Ware and Chairsell played pretty games as for wards, while the others played we'll on the offensive and defensive.
 The lineup of the teams was as fol- lows:
 Athletic Club-Johnson and Berry, cen ters; Ware, Chairsell and Jones, for wards Jones' Riddle and Johnson, guards. Several changes were made In the team during the game on account of injuries.
 Montgomery-Loeke, center; Patterson, Alley and Tisdale, forwards; Hood and Ivey, guards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
Al tho Jefferson.

Miss Sadie Martinot and a we'll bal anced company presented His Excel lency the Governor at the Jefferson the atre yesterday afternoon and last night. The play is a successful comedy that has had long run in New York and was well received here. As frivolous variety &C., tress unexpectedly placed in the society of an English provincial governors house Miss Martinot was very good, indeed, evoking frequent laughter by her airy hirtations with the Right Honorable Henry Carleton. M. P.
 The comedy element predominates all through His Excelency the Governor" |" Although some of the situations approach the ridiculous the whole story is laugh able enough to satisfy the most exacting.
 The members of Miss Martinot's com pany acted their parts capably. Mir Will liam Webb as John Baverstock private secretary to the governor, was very amusing and his lovemaking by means of notes was extremely Imaginable. w. A. whitcare as the governor was also good A very small audience greeted Miss Martinot last night, but the re- ception accorded her was cordial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
PONTIFF GRANTS
 DIVORCE DECREE
CASE WHICH HAS ATTRACTED A GREAT DEAL OF PUBLIC ATTEN- TON IN CHICAGO IS FINALLY SETTLED.

Detroit, Mich. February 10-Arthur Gaukler of this city has been granted an ecclesiastical degree of divorce from Ma rion Loomis of Chicago by Pope Plus x, after his application had been denied by the Chicago Arch Episcopal church.
 Rev. Father Baart of Michaell, Mich, who was Gaukler's advocate before the Chicago church court. and who appealed the case to Rome. has received notice that the propaganda decided January IS that Gaukler was entitled to his free dom. The couple have been legally di- vorced for over two years.
 They were married in Chicago February H.. 1901. The couple lived together but a short time. and their divorce proceed ings were highly sensational. The case was first tried by the church authorities in Chicago in August, 1901, with the Rev. N. J. siooney as judge. The Chicago court sustained the marriage. The Rev. Dr. Baart, the advocate for Gaukler, to the case to the Cincinnati church court in April, where the decision of the Chicago court was not sustained. The case was then sent to Rome for final decision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
CONTROVERSY IS SETTLED.
Dispute Over Players Jones and Davis
 Adjusted AmicabIy.

Chicago, February 10.-The controversy over players Jones and Davis, which nearly caused a disruption of the peace agreement between the National and Am- erican baseball leagues. last summer has been amicably settled by the National league withdrawing all claims to either one of the players.
 Davis Hnd Jones were claimed by both the New York National league club and the Chicago American league club. and at the recent meeting of the National league in New York, special committee con- sisting of Messrs. Hermann. Dreyfus and Hart was appointed to investigate the claims of the New York club. As the preliminary to the meeting here tomor- row of the commission, the special com mittee tonight gave out a finding that the players should go to the Chicago Am erican league club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
COAST LINE IS TO
 HAVE A BIG STRIKE
Maintenance and Right of Way Elm pIoyes Will Stop Work at
 Noon Today.

Wilmington N. C., February 1O.-Mem- bers of the International Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees in the service of the Atlantic Coast Line rail- way company have been called out on strike to become effective at noon to- morrow.
 The employees claim to have a written agreement from at least 95 per cent of agreement from at least 95 per cent of their number to suspend work if certain demands in the way of increased wages and change in regulations of their work are not compiled with.
 The order for the strike is by John T.. Wilson of St. Louis, president of the I, B. of M. o. w. D., and the employees cl$im that their order will control the actions of between four and five thous- and bridgemen, section foremen and hands, construction forces etc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
N. c. Goodwin.

The best comedian on the American stage, N c. Goodwin, supported by an excellent company of fellow artists, opens an engagement in this city Friday in a revival of Henry Guy Carleton's truly American comedy, "A Gilded Fool This play fairly bubbles over with merry wit and plays upon the emotional strings in a no uncertain manner The many com plications which follow one another in its story are known to be as fine bit of comedy play writing as is contained in the English language Mir. Goodwin will present it most beautifully, and it will be beautifully staged and equally beau tifully enacted. and We are promised that there will not be false note anywhere in it. Everything that adds to good taste and elegance in stage fixtures has been provided and the production is said to be the finest that will be seen in this city in several decodes,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
BALTIMORE DRUMMERs HERE.
One Firm Telegraphs That It's Stock
 Will Be Completed February f7.

There are twenty-three Baltimore drum mers in Birmingham and they are natur- ally anxious about their trade. John w. Donelson and l.. R. Cunningham, repre- senting Armstrong Gator & Co.,, millin- cry and notions, received a telegram from their firm yesterday stating that its stock would be complete by February IT. This concern was one of the largest in Sum- days confiagration and it's building was the first dynamited. It was located at g and Il West Baltimore street
 Baltimore does Q large jobbing business in Birmingham and the firms here that buy from the Monumental City houses will under the circumstances have pa- tience and wait for spring stocks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
DEATH OF NORTH cARoLINIAN.
David J. Fort, Who Has Relatives
 Here, Passes Away in Raleigh.

David J. Fort of Raleigh, N. C., died at his home yesterday morning. He was 2 brother-in-law of pr. W. H. Wilder, Sam uel Wilder, the lawyer; l. J. Wilder, who is connected with the A c. s. railroad. and Mrs. Frank V. Evans.
 MT. l. J. Wilder left yesterday after noon for Raleigh to attend the funeral, which will take place this afternoon at o'clock
 His daughter, Miss Fort, visited Bir- mingham frequently and had many friends here who sympathize with the family in their bereavement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
Officials Accept the Reports.

Tol<io. February 1.-The news of the victory at Port Arthur was accepted in official circles and transmitted to the palace. This. combined with the bottling and destruction of the two warships at Chemulpo Tuesday, stirred up the popu- lace to the highest enthusiasm, and gave additional confidence to the outcome of the war
 Up to nightfall the navy department had not received any report from Admiral Tago or other direct sources, and was dis inclined to accept unofficial statements, but was keenly anxious to learn the de- tails of the result of the main engage ment, although confident that Admiral Tago scored a sweeping victory. The de- partment anticipates early advices. If the Russian fleet Is crippled or destroyed 1t is anticipated an order to advance the army will be given promptly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
MouNDvlLLE GRATEFUL.
storm Sufferers Are Amply Provided
 With Clothing.

The following letter has been received by the Herald:
 Will you please state through your columns that our storm-stricken people are amply provided with clothing and we do not now need any further assistance along that line. We will publish in a few days a list of the contributions and the disbursement of the fund to the diff ferent losers. Thanking you for the as- sistance already rendered in our great calamity. I am, yours truly,
 E. M. ELLIOTT,
 Chairman Relief Committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
Mrs. Charles T. Pollard.

Mrs. Charles T. Pollard died at 10 o'clock yesterday morning at the residence of E. H. Ellerbe. The deceased was s6 years old She was the mother of Mrs. B. s. Lee of Birmingham. Mrs W. P. c. Cooke of Virginia, Charles T. Pollard of Montgom- cry, Robert L. Pollard of Austin, Tex. and was grandmother of Mrs. c. H. Eller- be. Mrs. L c. woodson, Mrs s. Marks, J. P. Lee and Dr. Paul Lee Cooke, all of Birmingham. The remains will be taken to Montgomery this morning on the s:S3 train for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
The Four cohans.

Last Spring the Four Cohans and their company produced for the first time on any stage the musical frivolity, Run ming For Office" by George M. Conan There were many anxious first nighters nervously awaiting the initial perfor- nance of the cohans In their new play and and when that time came they were there in full force-newspaper critics' managers, actors, actresses. composers, authors. city officials, railroad represen- tatives and local politicians, fiocked to see it. Running For office" ran and ran fast and furiously right into public Ia vor, and remained there until the weather and a long and strenuous season caused halt. The Cohans and their company give the original production here at the Jefferson theatre tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
JAPAN CLAIMS
 NAVAL VICTORY
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 suggestion both as to the limit of hostil- lties and the naturalization of China. when she has assured herself that there is no ulteri or purpose Involved.
 On the authority of a high administra- tion official 1t can be stated that this government has no intention of suggest ing anything about Korea. It is recog- nized that Korea is the natural battle ground and it is useless even to discuss the naturalization of that country.
 1t was decided today that the cruiser squadron of the Asiatic fleet with pro- priety could go as far north as Shanghai and orders to that effect have been sent From there, one of the vessels will be sent northward to Chemulpo, Korea, to main tain communication with the American legation at Seoul.
 Probably the vessels of the cruiser squadron will take turn about at this duty It is possible that several naval att tachees may be sent to Manchuria It has been suggested that a naval officer at Dalny and one at Mukden or Autung, could be of assistance to the consuls this government is sending there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
WRECK IN TENNESSEE.
Five Passengers Injured on Yazoo ane
 Mississippi Valley Train.

Memphis. February 10.-A northbound Yazoo and Mississippi valley train was wrecked tonight five miles south of the city, and five passengers injureS. The In jured:
 J. L. Little. sliftondale, Miss cut about face.
 Miss Mary Druillard. Memphis, leg broken.
 Miss l.. Smith, Memphis. arm broken.
 Two negroes. names unknown.
 The train was a local freight which car- ried a passenger coach. It had stopped at a switch and the engine and a cut of cars backed into the passenger coach, overturning 1t. g
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
ESCAPED CONVICT CAUGHT.
An Old Offender Sent From Mobile for
 Burglary.

Detectives Bodeker and Hamilton yes terday arrested Ed Miller, a negro who escaped some time ago from the convict camps at Deliver The negro was sent to the mines from Mobile on charge of burglary and grand larceny.
 Ed is well known in Birmingham police circles. as he has record for stealing brass. He has several times been arrest ed and served time in the street gang. There was a reward of $50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
HERE TO ATTEND WEDDING.
Chief Justice Mcclellan Came From
 Montgomery--Has No Opposition.

The Hon. Thomas N. Mcclellan, chief justice of the Alabama Supreme court, came here from Montgomery yesterday to attend the Smith-Comer wedding. Judge Mcclellan so far has no opposition for reelection as chief justice of the Supreme court and it is likely that he will have none.
 He has been one of the ablest chief justices the state has ever produced and his friends say 1t would practically be impossible for anyone to defeat him if a candidate should be brought out. Judge McClellans home Is In Athens, but he spends a great part Of his time in Mont gomery while court Is not in session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
Gale Raeino at Port Arthur.

London February 11.-1n dispatch from Che Foo, dated February 10 correspon- dent of the Daily Mail says
 "A northeast gale which is raging here bodes no good to the crippled Russian ships. Complete demoralization reigns at Port Arthur.
 Manchuria, say that 10000 armed Chinese unofffcially recognized as government troops, are opera ting in the district and are expected to attack the railroad guards when they hear of the Russian disaster
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
will get to work adjusting the insur anc
 To Relieve Financial Situation.

The insurance companies are also CO., operating with the bank people in their efforts to relieve the financial situation. The largest companies and some of the smaller ones, too, have decided to im- mediately pay 50 per cent of the amount of the claims presented to them, where the loss was total CT nearly so, leaving the remainder to be paid after the insur- ance has been finally adjusted. This will enable many business men to resume business at temporary quarters. but who have not the means to start and go ahead with their arrangements. A few small claims were paid by some companies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
PERSONAL.

J. w. Dimmick of the Dlmmick Pipe Works is in the city.
 Edward B. Crawford. manager of the bond department of the Jemison Real Es- tate and Insurance company, has returned from a business trip to New York.
 J. T. Land. business manager of the Meridian Star is in Birmingham and will remain here today. Mir Land was formerly connected with papers in this city and has wide acquaintance here.
 Mir. and Mrs. M. " Joseph left last night for New York where,they will remain for two or three weeks. Mir. Joseph's trip is partially on business and partially for pleasure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
Resolutions of Sympathy.

Telegrams. lettefs and resolutions offer ing aid or sympathy are still being re- ceived. Among them was a cablegram from Liverpool announcing that repre- sentative meeting of the tradesmen of that city, resolution was unanimously passed rendering the sympathy of that city to Baltimore.
 A letter from the German consul was also received in which he stated that he had been directed by Baron von Rhein- baden, imperial secretary of state of Ger many to extend the sympathy of the Ger man empire.
 The fire insurance underwriters put in very busy day perfecting their organ ization and preparing to get at the work of adjusting the losses. The agents of the companies who organized yesterday, moved into permanent headquarters at the rooms of the Royal Arcanum.
 An early morning meeting was held at which 75 companies were represented. At the afternoon session of the general or ganization, about dozen loss commit tees were appointed, and tomorrow these
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
CITIZENS ARE
 MORE CHEERFUL
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Continued from First Page) adler General Riggs clamoring for passes admitting them inside the fire lines. Posi- tive orders were given, however. not to issue permits to go through the lines to any one except the presidents or other re- sponsible officials of banks and trust com panies.
 A number of large vaults and safes were opened today, and in each Of them the contents were found to be in good condl- ton. Four hundred thousand dollars ia coin and legal tender notes was taken from the vaults of the Third National bank and sent to the vaults of bank outside the fire district. A heavy guard of soldiers accompanied the money.
 The bankers of the city are doing their best to help the financial situation, some of the burned hanks resuming business in small way at their temporary quai- ters Most of the checks for the small amounts presented today were cashed but those for large sums were not paid in full.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
DEATHS AND FUNERALS,
Mrs. M. M. Herring.

Mrs M. M. Herring, aged 72 years, died yesterday morning at her residence In springville. The funeral services will be conducted there tomorrow morning, and the interment will be in the Springville cemetery. The deceased was the widow Of inc late William T. Herring and sister of T. V. D. Moore of East Lake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
S. L. Barnard.

The infant son of Mir. and lrs 8. b. Barnhard died yesterday morning at the family residence, 1904 Fdgp'n avenue. The funeral services wi' be conducted at Il o'clock this morning from the residence and the interrlent will be in the Jewish cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
ParIor Conference Today.

The Young women's Christian associa- ton win have parlor conference this af- ternoon at o'clock at the residence of Mrs. James Bowron. The conference will be led by Miss Hays, secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
jonn Drew.

John Drew wears many novel and strik- ing suits of uniform as Major Kit Bing- ham of the Tenth dragoons in The Sec ond in Command, which will be the at- traction at the Jefferson theatre next Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday: J. c. smith of Montg gom- cry and Miss Mignon Conner; John M. O'Donold of Louisville and Miss Mary Huber.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
For CharitY's Sake.

An oyster supper will be given in the old church building, Avenue F and Four teenth street, by the ladies of the Church of Our Lady of Sorrow for the benefit of the poor children at the parish Friday evening, February 12. An admission of 25 cents will be charged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
ADJUSTMENTS.
AT THE JEFFERSON

Thursday Evening The Four Cohans in Running for Office Friday Evening-Nat Goodwin in "A Gilded Fool"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11

Protect yourself with fire insurance.
 Jemison R. E. & Ins: Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
GRADUATED AT ANNAPOLIS.

! Washington, February 10.-Admiral , Uria who was in first command O.
 b the vessels which defeated the Rus ; sian cruisers off Chemuipo is grad |. uate of Annapolis. He was a mem {, Der of the class of 1882.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
AT THE slJoU

All Week With Usual Matinees- "The Lighthouse By the Sea-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11

We are headquarters for all kinds of insurance.
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