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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-06
ltti STOCK COMMON
DRUG ON THE MARKE I
u Draws No Dividends Being Mostly
water-Preferred Dividends
Decrease.

NEW YORK. Jan. 6.-Steel common
;s onoted at ten fifty this morning.
The general opinion of brokers is that
sfvfaends on common, of which half a
billion dollars worth of shares is held
Nv forty thousand persons, will never
10 resumed. The public paid from
forty to Atty dollars share. This half
n,IIfo, in stock is worth about fifty
million dollars. The brokers this morn
ing offer TO wager even money that
the next preferred dividend will be cut
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-06
Finished Waltz After
Iroquois Took Fire.
Then ESCAPED UNDER THE STAGE
Fire Inspector Is Conducting an In.
igation-Most of Dead
Identified.
~.s-~ s~1

CHICAGO, Jan. 6.-GeOrge Dusen-
bury. head usher at the IrouuOis, who
is charged with having the doors and
exits locked, and several other at
taches of the playhouse We're examined
by the fire inspector today. Witnesses
stated that the orchestra played a
waltz through after the fire started and
then escaped with ease through the
exits underneath the stage. Two more
bodies were identified this morning,
leaving only two others unclaimed.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-06
Vaudeville manacers Meet.

NEW YORK, Jan. 6.-MemDers or
the Vaudeville Managers association
met in New York today and discussed
the necessity for closer relations, the
idea being to Obviate the drawbacks
of long railroad jumps and arrange 1or
consecutive bookings from city to city.
The leading vaudeville houses OF But
falo, Cleveland. Cincinnati, Pittshurg,
Philadelphia and other cities were
represented at the conference.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-06
MAY Be Arrested for
Postal Frauds.
HEATH KEtPNG OUT OF SIGHT
Senator kearns Was Formerly Post
master at Salt Lake-Charsed
With Grating.

SALT LAKE. Jan. 6.-Perry Heath
returned here week ago Tuesday.
drove hurredly to United States Sena-
tor kearnS' house and then dropped
out of sight. Two secret service men
are watching the house. 1t is rumored
that they will arrest Heath and kearns,
who was formerly postmaster here.
Later it is learned that the two
Washington secret service officers
have subpoenas for Heath to testify
in the postOffice scandal cases.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-06
JOINT INSTALLATION.
Modern Woodmen and Ladies Enter.
tain Friends.

At the Odd Fellows hall. corner of
Fifth and Main streets, last night the
officers of Mountain View camp No
5096, Modern Woodmen of America,
and Mispah Circle No. 2345 Royal
NeighbOrs We're Jointly installed in
fitting manner. There was a large
number of the members of both organ
izations and a few invited friends
present. A sumptuous banquet was
served at the close of the meeting.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-06
CHICAGO JeweIer Robbed.

CHICAGO. Jan. Sd. Freeman, a
manufa cturing jeWeler, was held up by
morning at his office on the 18th floor
of the Masonic temple. He was locked
in his Washroom on top of the basin.
the robbers lootng his safe of jeweiry
and $4,000. of which $4,000 was in 500
bills F'reeman's cries brought help
an hour later.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-06
Trials of Congressman briggs.

NEW YORK, Jan. 6.-The case of
Congressman Edward H. briggs. indict-
ed on charges growing out of the pos
tai frauds, was called for trial today
in the United States circuit court in
Brooklyn. United States District At
ecutiOn.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-06
Joan Of Arc Beatified.

ROME Jan. 6.-An imposing cefe-
money preceded the beatlfcatlon OF
Joan dare at the vatican today. The
pope delivered a speech in which he
said that he hoped Frenchmen would
be worthy of their glorious ancestry
and would put an end to the antl-re-
ligious campaign. 0
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-06
EAGLES INSTALL.
New Officers Indicted Into Office Last
Night.

At the meeting of Walla Walla Aerle
Fraternal Order of Eagles the new OF
ficers were installed by Past Grand
President John F. Smails. A banquet
was served after the ceremonies were
concluded.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-06

TOXIC. Jan. Ga semi official state
ment shows that Japan and Russia are
nearer the breaking point than ever
Russia has declined Japan's PROPOSE
tiOns and submitted counter proposals
calling for q neutral zone and prac
tically claiming Manchuria.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-06
Wheat Makes a jump.

CHICAGO. Jan. 6.-Wheat opened al
SS1a: closed at SS4. Great excitement
and turmoil characterized the session
when the board opened grain at 2H
cents over yesterdays close. The rise
was caused by the warlike situation ir
the far east and the decline of cOnsOls
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-06
LOYAL Mothers and Sweetheart.

CHICAGO. Jan. 6.-The aged moth
,rs of Vandine and Neidermeier sat
in the court room today and smiled en-
couragement to their sons. Vandine's
sweetheart, Mamie Dunn, sat as close
to him as the bailiffS would permit.
Two weeks will probably elapse before
the Jury can be selected.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-06
London Firen1cr Ki'ieJ.

LONDON. Jan. 6.-Fireman Roe was
'tiiIed by falling wall and Fireman
SanWich was fatally and three others
seriously injured at a fire this morn
ing in a sleighing shoe factory. The
damages are $4,000.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-06
Killed Over Bottle of Beer,

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan 6.-In a
quarrel over payment for a bottle of
beer Edward Richards. liveryman of
Eisalia. this morning shot and killed
Joseph MARITIME, proprietor of a saloon
here.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-06
Freezing to Death in New York.

NEW YORK, JAN 6.-The weather
has moderated and it was only four
above zero this morning. There We're
Ave deaths due to the cold last night.
For the first time in years the harbOr
is nearly closed with ice.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-06
Must Support Themselves.

SALT LAKE, Jan. 6.-The United
Mine Workers union has Withdrawn
support from the unmarried strikers,
urging them to seek work elsewhere
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-06

LONDON, Jan. 6.-One hundred and
twenty British sailors, and ten officers
left for Genoa today to take the two
newly acquired Japanese cruisers to
Yokohona. The Lloyds are now charg
ing 55 per cent on Oriental bound ship
ping.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-06
Sailors Strike Effective.

BARCELONA, Spain. Jan. 6.-The
strike of the sailors union is becoming
effective throughout all ports of Spain.
Work here is entirely suspended.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-06
General Lonustreet Buried.

ATLANTA Ga. Jan. 6.-General
Longstreet was buried today. His cof-
fin was draped in the Confederate flag.
Hundreds of veterans attended.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-06

LONDON. Jan. 6.-The Japanese en-
bassy denies that Russia's reply to the
Japanese demands has been received at
Toxic.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-06
German Scientist Dead,

MCN1SH Bavaria. Jan. 6.-Council-
lor Won Zittel. president of the academy
of Science. died today
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-06
WAR IN THE FAR LAST
STILL PROBABLE
Both Russia and japan Are Collecting
Warships and Troops for the
Conflict.
korea's King Guarded.

SEOUL. Korea, Jan. GA heavy
guard has been placed around the
kings palace. although everything is
quiet today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-06
SECRETARY GIBSON IS
 BACK FROM ST. LOUIS
Vulcan Statuettes StIII SeIIIng-Great Crowds See Vulcan and Movinq
 Views of Birmingham.

Secretary J. B. Gibson of the Commer- cial club returned yesterday from St Louis, where he has been for several days attending to some business in con- nectlon with Vulcan and the Alabama exhibit.
 MT. Gibson had to check up the sale of the statuettes, and see how they are selling in order to report to the club at the meeting tomorrow afternoon. He states that the little Vulcans are selling as well as could be expected, and that the club will realize a substantial sum from them.
 The moving picture machine, showing a large number of views of Birmingham and the district, has been installed. and Is working well. A great many people are looking at the pictures at all hours of the day.
 4Ae statue is still attracting more at- tention than any other one exhibit at the exposition. and people marvel now just as much as they did when the fair first opened" said MT. Gibson yesterday. T heard a great many people asking where the statue was to be found, and a con- stant stream wended its way to the building and studied Birmlngham's ex- hibit."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-06
YESTERDAYS RAIN
 GREATLY NEEDED
ONLY TWICE IN THE PAST TEN YEARS WAS THE WEATHER AS HOT IN AUTUMN AS IT WAS THIS YEAR.

The unusual spell of summer weather seems to have broken with the rain yes- terday afternoon. The weather for the past twelve days has been exceedingly hot for this time of the year. The weather man promises rain for today and cooler weather to follow. Light showers fell yesterday afternoon and last night and they were sufficient to settle the dust and cause lower temperature.
 Only twice In the past ten years has the weather been as hot the latter days of September and the first of October as this year. The following table will show the Maximum temperatures on the cor responding days of three years. 1898, 1900 and 1904;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-06
S20 Suits are SIS
 SIS Suits are $1O

In the purchase too, are top and rain coats-same $5 off. The SIS ones are all real "Priestly" cravenettes.
 Now mind you-these are not Blacks regular stock re- duced with "hard luck" story but clothing we found all ready-fnished too late to de- liver.
 Hence S5 saving. Every part and parcel guaranteed by Blach's.
 So you can save the $500 with safety
 Shown and sold starting this morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-06
Will Have Hearing Today.

The third case against F. T. Faulkner. the Morris avenue commission merchant, is set for hearing this morning before United States Commissioner Birch at the federal building. This case originated over the shipment of some watermelons. In each instance the defendant was ar rested by Inspector Zimmerman of the postorice department. Faulkner being charged with using the malls for fraud ulent purposes. He has been bound over in two cases already. Bond was fixed at $500 in each of them, which he made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-06
Charged With Forgery.

R. D. Boyd, the young white man ar- rested on the charge of forgery. was yesterday afternoon bound over to the grand jury for Investigation by Judge H. B. Abernathy of the inferior court of Birmingham. He was held in the sum of s300, which bond he did not make last night. Boyd is charged with having had a check cashed on a local bank that was not genuine He was arrested in South Carolina and brought back here for trial several days ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-06
TETHERoW CASE.
Argument Concluded and Court VII
 Charge Jury Today.

The case against Glenn Tetherow, charged with murder in the first degree, will probably pass into the hands of the jury this morning. The defendant Is charged with taking the life of J. Hardy White at Ensley last March by shooting him with a pistol He has been on trial in Judge Samuel E. Greene's first d. vision of the criminal court for about ten days.
 AttorfTey Robert N. Bell for the defense concluded his argument yesterday and Attorney Jesse F. Stallings also spoke for the defendant. Solicitor Heflin argued for the prosecution, and the last argument was made in the case by Capt Frank s. White for the state. The jury will be charged by Judge Greene this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-06
THIRD REolM ENT.
Capt. E. D. Smith Not Candidate for
 Lieutenant colonelcy.

Capt. Ed D. Smith, commanding officer of the Brandon Light Artillery, was asked yesterday relative to the statements that he was to be run in opposition to Capt. Hughes B. Kennedy for lieutenant col- onel of the Third regiment. Captain Smith stated that the first he knew of the mat ter was when he read 1t in one of tho newspapers. and that he was not can- didate for the place.
 Captain Smith expressed utter isnor- ance on the matter. but stated that hs had a talk yesterday with Major Daniels who commands one of the battalions in the Third. He said that this talk had no significance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-06
ADVERTISEMENTS TRIAL.
It Is Set for Today Before Judge Dan
 A. Greene.

The trial of A. J. Mothershed is set for this morning at 9:30 o'clock before jury fin the first division of the criminal court, Judge Dan A. Greene presiding
 The defendant is charged with taking the life of J. J. Hamrick by shooting him one night last winter at the Woodward building corner. Mothershed was arrested immediately after the killing and he has since that time been confined in the coun- ty jail. He has been indicted on the charge of murder in the first degree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-06
HEARING POSTPONED.
United Mine Workers Will Appear Be
 fore Judge Jones October IS.

About twenty members of district No. 20 United Mine Workers of America, were at the federal court yesterday to answer proceedings instituted against them before Judge Jones to show cause why they should not be held for con- tempt of court. By agreement between the attorneys the matter went over until the 18th inst. At that time Judge Jones will also hear the arguments for per- manent injunction against the mine workers restraining them from further alleged trespassing upon the properties of several of the operators in the district.
 President Edward Flynn, Secretary and Treasurer J. L. Clemo National Board Member Farley and vice-President Greer were among those who appeared in court yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-06
ments under ordinances Nos. 21S and 22C their bid being $10,110.5 50
 To Pave Certain Streets,

ments under ordinances Nos. 21S and 220, their bid being s1O,11O.5O.
 To Pave Certain Streets.
 The street committee recommended that ordinances be drawn up by the city engineer providing for paving the follow ing streets and avenues with bituminous macadam: Fifth avenue from Twenty seventh to Nineteenth streets; Twentieth street from Fourth avenue to Capitol park; Nineteenth street from Fourth to Fifth avenues. The matter of paving Fifth avenue brought up a little discus- sion between Alderman Jones and sev- eral other members of the council. MT. Jones con.en0ed that 1t was the sense of the street committee that the material to be used in these improvements was not to be stipulated The council sustained the recommendation of the committee. however.
 Ordinance No. 205, providing for im- provements along Twenty-third street from Twelfth to Thirteenth avenues north went over until the next meeting. Ordinance No 235, providing for sidewalk paving. and otherwise improving Eff teenth street between Avenue K and Fourteenth avenue, was introduced and properly referred.
 The miscellaneous committee reported favorably upon the petition of John Reed, negro saloon keeper, asking to be allowed 10 remove his place of business from Eighteenth street to No. 1914 Sec ond avenue. petition was presented however. by Aldermen Greener and Wheeler from property owners. opposing it, and the matter was referred back tc the miscellaneous committee for recon sideratlon.
 The petition of the Seaboard Air Line for the right to lay side tracks along certain streets In the city was allowed After transacting other matters of mi. nor importance the meeting adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-06
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.
Barge LIne Coal and Coke Company
 Organized.

Tho Barge Line Coal and Coke com- pany. with capital stock of s25,ooo, has filed articles of incorporation in the pro- bate court. The object of the corpora ton is to operate coal mines and 10 lease and construct barges and other yes sells for the transportation of coal. J. w. Miller of Green Pond, r. G. Moore or Ensley, J. W. vanhenhuerck and F. Van- henhuerck of Vance and T. H. Moore or Tidewater are the incorporators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-06
PAYING QUESTION
 AGAIN POSTPONED
HIGHLAND AVENUE MATTER DE. ERRED BY STREET COMMIT. TEE OF CITY COUNCIL UNTIL
 MAYOR AND ENGINEER RETURN.

The street committee Of the city coun- ell failed again yesterday to reach any conclusion with regard to paving High land avenue. The matter however, will be taken up by the committee immediate ly upon the return to Birmingham of Mayor Drennen and City Engineer Ken drick. They are both in St. Louis but will reach home the last of the week.
 The matter of paving Highland avenue has been up before the street com mittee of the council for several months. A majority of the property holders along the thoroughfare signed a petition ask Ing for the improvement, but they dlf- fered as to the class of material to be used. Some want creosoted wooden blocks while others are partial to bltu- minous macadam.
 The regular semi-monthly meeting of the street committee was held at noon in the offices of the city engineer. About twenty Highland avenue property owners were present among them being Alex T. London, E. H. Cabiness, John M. Cad- we'll R. P. WetI. 7, R. c. Redus, W. Hill Ferguson, Eli P. Smith and Robert Jemison.
 Chairman Walter Moore presided at the meeting the following other members be- ing present: Alderman H. A. Stockmar, John c. Forney, Harry Jones, John R. Copeland, c. C. Heidt ana J. G. Greener.
 Attorney London stated that the prop erty owners were anxious to have the matter settled. He said that at the re- quest of the opposition to the wooden blocks, 1t was agreed that the mat ter should go over for thirty days, and inasmuch as that time had expired he thought some action should be taken.
 Chairman Moore informed the property owners present that he had just returned from an extended trip and was not we'll informed with reference to the matter. He thought that the proper steps to take would be to postpone all action until Mayor Drennen and City Engineer Ken drlck return. A motion to this effect was finally put to vote and was adopt ed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-06

The rainfall for the month of septem- Der was only A part of an inch. which Is below the average for that month. The following table shows the rainfall for the month of September since 1896.
 1896. .4s; 1897, .S2; 1898. .45; 1899. .o4; 1900 s.22; 1901, IFS; 1902, L26 1903, .64; 1sOi A
 The last rainfall before yesterday was on September 2O when there was barely enough to mako a record. being only Ol. Previous to that there was a rainfall of AZ on September 12, and before that the last rain was August 26. when 40 fell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-06
NOMINATION FOR CONGRESS. Pu: Up BIakemore h
 Place of Armstrong.

Dr. J. I. Armstrong of Blount county has resigned as the nominee of the repub- lican party for congress from the Ninth district. His resignation was accepted by the congressional committee of the party at a meeting held in Birmingham yester- day.
 Prof. John T. Blakemore was nominated by the committee for the office. His name was presented by Julius w. Davidson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-06
ALABAMA GREAT SOUTHERN.
Annual Stockholders Meeting Held
 Here Yesterday-oid Board.

At the annual meeting of the stock holders of the Alabama Great Southern railway, held in Birmingham yesterday, the old board of directors was reelected. The meeting was held in the office of Superintendent A. Griggs, in the Wood ward building, and the voting was mostly by proxies. The directors will meet in New York later for the purpose of elect ing officers.
 The annual report of President Samuel Spencer to the stockholders for the year ending June 30 showed the road to be in a splendid condition. Superintendent Griggs reports a good business.
 The stockholders then reelected the old board, as follows:
 A. B. Andrews, H. Doughty Brown, S. M. Felton, w. w. Finley, c. c. Harvey, William c. Lane, R. D. Lankford, w. G. Oakman, Samuel Spencer, Frances Lynde Stetson and Charles Steele.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-06
verdlct for PIaIntIm.

The case of John Terry. pre- ami, vs. the Decatur Car Wheel works. on trial in the circuit court, resultede in verdict for the plaintiff for s1OOO He sued for per- sonal injuries alleged to have been sus- tained by the intestate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-06
Don't Bother Reading This Vnless You Are Willing To Save $500

Blach's bought for cash the snappiest lot of S20 and SIS Suits that will be shown in Birmingham this season. We saved S5 each on them and so the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-06

MONEY is liable to be wasted, lost or stolen unless deposited in good,
 RELIABLE BANK. Paying by check is the safest way to settle your bills. Every possible cour- tesy and attention extended to all our customers.
 We have now over $60O,0O000 due depositors. We would like to add your name to our list. Four per cent interest paid on say ings accounts. AMERICAN TRUST & SAVINGS
 BANK,
 BIRMINGHAM. ALA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-06
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfer has been filed in the probate court:
 George H. Reese and wife to G. F. Cramton, lot No. S. in block No. AZ, Bir- ,ningham; consideration, $3,5O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-06
AoouItted of Criminal Ascsault.

John Greer, white man, was yester- day afternoon acquitted of the charge or criminal assault. The man was tried be- fora a. jury in Judge Dan A. Greene's first division of the criminal court. It was alleged that the crime was commit ted at Virginia mines some time ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-06
Weather Report.

fsCHhiiSI nCRoEL
 Birmingham. Wednesday. October 5. Quite cold wave appears this morn- ing over the northwest, its crest being over Montana, where temperatures are below freezing. There Is a cool wave also over the Atlantic slope, and 1t has caused a reduction in temperatures in the eastern portions of the cotton belt. Between these is a hollow or trough of low air pressure, the lowest barometer being over the lower lakes. This depression extends southwestward to Texas and Louisiana, and in the country covered by 1t there has been light rain. Rain also fell In Georgia and Florida. Thunderstorms oc- cured in Iowa, Missouri and Illinois.
 Weather Conditions.
 Temperature and precipitation as report cd by the weather burear for selected southern stations during 24 hours ending [ a. m.: Precip-