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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-22
GEAR PANIED BY
SORROW OF WAR
FEELS KEENLY THE LOSS OF HIS
BRAVE MEN, AND HIS FACE
LOOKS VERY SAD AND CARE
WORN.

st. Petersburg February 20.-The czar,
according to those who have access to
his presence, feels keenly the outbreak
of hostilities and sorrows at the burdens
the war entails.
Since the receipt of the news of the
bombardment of Port Arthur, his majes-
ty has been much occupied with confer
ences and has appeared in public on only
one or two occasions to review the de-
parting troops, or to show himself at
the window of the winter palace to ac-
knowledge patriotic demonstrations.
Persons who have seen him. say he is
looking sad and careworn, and that his
we'll known kindness of heart causes him
to feel acutely the loss of his brave men.
His majesty's sole recuperation now con-
sists In a morning saunter in the garden
adjoining the palace.
The ground Is covered with snow but
still he walks about invariably accom-
panied by five samoyed dogs, which are
trained to march In single file behind
him. The car selects one of the dogs
to heard the pr ocession.
1t is known that the car has received
at least three personal letters from Eu-
ropean sovereigns expressing hearty
sympathy. The writer's are Emperor Will
liam of Germany, King Christian of Den
mark and King Oscar of Sweden and
Norway.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-22
WILL TRY TO STOP
STOCK DEPRESSION
FRENCH FINANCIERS ARE BEcoM-
ING ALARMED AT THE WEAK.
NESS SHOWN BY THE MARKET
DURING PAST FEW DAYS.

Paris, February 21.-Promninent finan-
ciers have been in consultation today and
measures were taken which will be put
into operation tomorrow to prevent a
continuance of the depression which since
the opening of the war in the far east.
and particularly on Friday and Saturday
last, characterized the bourse The gov
ernment is assisting these efforts by posi-
lively denying that there is any ground
for alarm for further complications.
The serious result of the weakness of
the market is shown by the estimates of
securities listed on the bourse, which
have diminished in value about one billion
francs within the past two weeks
Since February French rentes dropped
3 francs 10 confines; Russian consols
francs; Brazilian As francs 30 centimes
Bank of aPris 9S francs; credit Lyonnais
81 francs; Suez 200 francs; Thompson
Houston so francs, and Rio Tinto GA
francs.
1t is recognized that something must
be done to stop the reckless efforts to
sell All the financiers who discussed the
matter today united in stating that the
crisis was pertinently produced by spec
ulation based on the general fear of COM
plications arising out of the war between
Russia and Japan. and it Is because of
this that capital has been timid of inter-
vening.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-22
STRAIN IS SURE TO
TELL ON RUSSIA
FINANCIAL EXPERTS ARE FIGUR-
ING HOW LONG SHE CAN STAND
WAR WITHOUT REsoRTINo TO
FOREIGN LOAN.

London, February 21.-The question as
to how long Russia will be able to bear
the financial strain caused by the war
without having recourse to foreign loan
exerts great influence in the money
market. 1t is the general belief that ow-
ing to economic conditions resulting from
bad harvests, and other causes, it will be
difficult for Russia to raise internal
loans, and that If the war lasts beyond
a couple of years, that country will be
bound to raise money abroad.
The stock exchange experienced very
depressed. and nervous week, due largely
to the fears of trouble in the Balkans
Rumors of the illness of Emperor Will
liam, as we'll as the war in the far east
has also exerted a considerable influence
in causing this depression.
Foreign stocks of all classes were al
most demoralized, quantities of them b.
ing thrown upon the market from ! I'll
Paris and Berlin where operators ere
overloaded by. recent heavy pura ,ases
made under the belief that Port Arthur
In the far east would be maintained
The other markets were dull and de-
pressed in sympathy with foreign mar
kets. while American securities were
characterized by an almost complete alb
sence Of dealings.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-22
HOUSE FORECAST.

Washington, February 21.--The house
has the house naval bill under debate and
at the proper time 1t is probable that a
rule will be brought in making the item
In the bill providing for a training sta
ton on the great lakes in order. IT Is
expected that a contest will ensue over
the location Of the station.
Notice has been given by Mr.. Hitch
cock of Nebraska, that he will propose
an amendment to the naval bill provid-
ing for the construction of govern
ment armor plate factory. The Indian
and the district appropriation bills will
follow the naval bill, and there is some
expectation that all of them will be
passed this week by the house.
On Shipping Industry.
At the first lull during the week, the
bill providing for committee to in
vestigate and report on the shipping
industry may be called up under a rule
limiting debate to few hours.
Following the Indian and district bills,
will come the postoffiee appropriation
bill, but 1t may not be ready for consid-
GRAFTON before next week. II the APP
preparation bills are out of the way by
Friday, the private claims or pensions
bill may have a show.
Mr.. Williams, the minority leader,
served notice yesterday that he would
endeavor to secure the reading tomorrow
of Washington's farewell address, and
then have an immediate adjournment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-22
CAUSED A SCANDAL.
Reason for Sands Resignation Has
Just Been Made Public.

London, February 22.-According to the
NagasalX correspondent OF the Daily
Telegraph while William r. Sands. the
emperor of Korea's adviser, was enter
tanning an officer of the French cruiser
Pascal and number of other friends at
dinner in his official residence at Seoul,
some geographical, statistical and mill
tary maps and papers were stolen. This
caused a great scandal and necessitated
Mr.. Sands withdrawal.
Mr.. SandsNwas appointed United States
secretary of legation in President Nc
Kinleys first administration. In 1894 he
became advisor to the Korea government,
succeeding two other Americans. Early
In 1903 the announcement of Mr.. Sands
resignation was received in Washington,
but the reason for his withdrawal was
not then made public.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-22
RAILROAD WORLD.
The Atlanta Constitution says.

The Atlanta Constitution says:
Severance & Weinfeld and 1seman &
Moore, two ticket brokerage firms which
have for many years done business in At
lanta closed their offices yesterday and
retired permanently from the ticket brok-
erage business and there are now no
ticket brokers in Atlanta.
The closing of these offices is the result
of sl1ilful work done by the Railway Ticket
Protective Bureau, which was organized
by tho railroads at the suggestion of
william A. Pinkerton, head of the cele-
brated Pinkerton Detective Agency, on the
same general lines as the jewelers. Sc
curity Alliance and the American Bankers
Protective Bureau.
The depredations of the ticket brokers
United States and the extent to which the
influence of certain scalpers had permeat-
ed the offices of the railroads, so that
clerks and others having access to tickets
could find ready market for stolen tick
ets had grown to such an extent that
1t became absolutely necessary for the
railroads, for the protection of their own
revenue and the morals of their employees
to take active measures.
It was while the railroads were looking
about for ways and means that Mr.. Pin
kerton suggested the organization of the
Railway Ticket Protective Bureau. The
results OF the work of this bureau have
been eminently satisfactory, and here In
Atlanta the work of the bureau has re-
suited in closing up both offices which
the railroads claim have been troubling
them. The bureau has accumulated very
considerable amount of other evidence
which 1t was about to submit to the
courts, when on the 14th day of January
j. p. Billups, general passenger agent of
| the Atlanta & West Point Railroad, re-
ported to Joseph Richardson. the Attain
| ia representative of the bureau. that he
had just discovered that forty mileage
tickets, representing $1,000 miles of trans
portation, had been stolen from his ticket
| department. Mr.. Richardson Immediately
telegraphed the headquarters of the bu-
reau in Chicago, and on the 10th one of
Pinkerton's expert operatives arrived in
Atlanta. This operative and his assist
ants traced some of these tickets into
the other tickets out of Severance &
Weinfeld's office. On January &c, by vir-
tue of search warrants, the officers made
thorough search of both of the ticket brok-
ers' offices, with the result that that night
Sam NJ. McClurkan, a clerk In the audi
! tors office of the West Point route, was
arrested on the charge of larceny, and
in default OF bond was committed to the
city Jail, where he staid until Saturday,
January 80, when his bond was made. He
implicated a negro. VIII Edwards. who
was found by the Pinkerton people in st.
Louis and brought to Atlanta. At his
preliminary trial before Justice of the
Peace Ormond he pleaded guilty, as Nc
Clurkan had previously done. and it is
now understood that Weinfeld and Ste
phens will plead guilty when their cases
are called in the superior court.
Thus far the protective bureau has
confined its prosecution TO the brokers
themselves, but 1t is understood that their
campaign will in future include passen-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-22
SUGAR TRUST Is
ABOUT TO BREAK
MEXICAN CAPITALISTS HAVE
MISCALCULATED AND HAVE
MUCH OF STAPLE ON HAND BUT
NO DEMAND.

Mexico city, February 1.-THE sugar
trust, organized here a year ago and
comprising in its membership the largest
planters in the various states has failed
to corner the sugar product successfully,
and finds itself with Liabilities of $7,2 900
and with assets. taken on a liberal esti-
mate Of s770o,oo0.
These ssets include the stock of sugar
on hand. The supply of sugar In this
country is already far in excess of the
demand and the new crop is coming to
the market. These facts give rise to the
fear that the assets are not what might
be hoped.
It has been feared that the trust would
smash but three very wealthy members
of the combine have come forward as
personal guarantees of the liabilities. SO
II has turned out that the courts will
not be called on to wind up the trust
which owes the banks nearly $2,00o00o.
One of the causes of this failure to con-
troll sugar prices is said to be the Amer
tcan-Cuban reciprocity treaty, which de-
moralized local sugar prices. The trust
aimed TO keep prices up in this country
and to regulate export prices for surplus
sugar.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-22
JAPS BY THOUSANDS
ARE ON THE MARCH
kodama viii Again Take the
Field
JAPAN'S GREATEST LEADER
Unconfrmed Dispatches Talks of Rus.
sian Repulse on the Yalu
With Loss of $500
Lives.

London. February 22-The cables are
still absolutely silent with regard to the
progress of the war. but there are vague
rumors of land fighting. As an instance,
the correspondent at st. Petersburg of
the Paris edition of the New York Her.
aid talks of Russian repulse on the.
Value river with a loss of 25OO lives.
These rumors are unconfirmed. and
from reliable quarter the Morning
Posts Che Foo correspondent says he
learns tens of thousands of Japanese are
advancing by forced marches from vari-
Gus parts of Korea on the Yalu, and
that severe fighting is expected shortly.
These are the only references to actual
operations that have reached London.
kodama is Replaced.
The announcement that General Kod-
anna has been replaced in the japanese
cabinet by Mr.. Koshkawa, is regarded
as meaning that General Kodama Is
about to take command of the Japanese
land forces. Kodama, who Is Japan s
leading general did splendid work during
the Carbohydrates war.
1t is said that yiceroy AIexleff has ask
ed the ministry of marine to send him Of
ficers who are not too young, and admir-
ais who are not too old. of whom he al
ready has too many. The viceroy has
issued proclamatlons to the Chinese
throughout Manohuria seeking to enlist
their sympathies in behalf of Russia and
their assistance In maintaining the rail-
way intact by representing to them ia
pans alleged treacherous methods in be-
ginning the war.
Novik Is Repaired.
A Port Arthur dispatch received at st.
Petersburg reports the Russian cruiser
Novik had been repaired and had left her
dock.
The Standards Kef correspondent
hears that the Caucausas and Turkestan
armies are to be modified. He adds that
the rumor is not confirmed, but says If
1t Is true, it can only be interpreted as
yelled threat against India in certain
emergencies.
The correspondent at Tien Tsin of the
Standard reports an attack by 500 Chinese
brigands on the Russian post at Foo
Chow, as probably an attempt to wreck
the railway.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-22
Big CONVENTION
TO BEGIN ITS WORK
NJ. r. THOMPSON OF BIRMINGHAM
WILL ATTEND INDIANAPOLIS
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. PARRY
MAKES A STATEMENT.

Indianapolis, February 21.-The nation
al convention of the Industrial Arbitra-
ton of America will begin it's session
here tomorrow. Five hundred manufac-
turers and justice men of the country are
expected.
Many have arrived today of the meeting.
Representatives of the National Associa-
ton of Manufacturers, the American
Founders association, the National Metal
Trades association, the American Anti
Boycott association. the National Cooper
association, the Electrical Contractors
association, the Merchant Tailors' Pro-
tective association, the National Builders
association and a number of local en-
ployers associations and citizens ALI
ances will be here.
N. F. Thompson of Birmingham. Ala,
is among those expected to attend. Speak
ing of the work of the convention Presi-
dent Parry said:
can effort will be made to evolve some
Kind of a scheme whereby bureau of
tabulated information may be kept in
reference to men who are the fountain
heads of riotous strikes. The public has
the opinion that we are opposed to labor
unions. This conclusion is highly errone-
Gus. We are not opposed to unions, but
we do stand against some of their work"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-22
WILL REMOVE REMAINS.
All That Is Mortal of Hanna to be
Placed In the Tomb.

Cleveland, February 21.-Tomorrow af-
ternoon without unnecessary ceremony
the casket which contains the remains of
the late Senator Hanna will be placed in
the tomb and all that is mortal of the
dead statesman will have been hidden
from the eyes of his family and the
world.
The members oft he family win be pres
ent when the casket is taken from the
receiving vault, and in all probability
will be the only witnesses to the final dis
position of the remains of their kinsman
Mrs. Hanna who has been Ill since the
funeral services on Friday, Is expected L
be able to attend, but in case she is still
unable to leave her home 1t is probable
the body will be permitted to repose II
the vault until her health is improved
sufficiently to permit her presence at the
cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-22
VISIT is POSTPONED.
President Loubet VIII Probaees.- No
Visit Italy at Present.

Paris, February 22.-Gil Bias affrms
that at the last ministerial council it was
decided definitely to put off President
Loubet's visit to Italy, but the reason
for the postponement of the trip has not
yet been announced.
Foreign Minister Delcasse informed
President Loubet and his colleagues that
the Russian army operations will not be-
gin seriously before April, and it is con-
sidered impossible that the President
shall take part in the fetes which will
attend his visit while the ally of France
is engaged in a desperate struggle.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-22
DENY THE REPORTS.
Italy Claims No Unusual Military
Movements Are In Progress.

Rome. February 22.-Rumors of war
like preparations by Italy having been
circulated a semi-offeial communication
has emanated frcm the government which
Is in substance as follows:
"Stories of alledged ornaments and of
the movements of warships and troops
for service abroad are entirely false. In
dications exist that this false news Is
connected with stock exchange specula-
lions, and those responsible have been
brought before the law courts to be pun
ished according to the law with impris-
onment of from three to thirty months"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-22
Knights of Columbus Train Wrecked.

Kankakee, ILL.,, February 2.-One per-
son was killed and five others were injur-
ed in a wreck of Knights OF Columbus
special train today on the Kankakee and
Seneca railroad near Wauponsa, due to
the spreading of a frog. One passenger
coach containing twenty-five people turn
ed completely over. James Martin, who
was killed. was hurled through window
some distance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-22
Spain VIII Explain.

Paris, February 21-frhe correspondent
at Madrid of the Temps says that at the
session of the cortes on Monday the gov.
eminent will deny the reports of foreign
alliances which were the cause of the ex-
citement Saturday, and will say the move
ment of troops is only precautionary and
for the purpose of enforcing Spanish
neutrality In the war of the far east.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-22
Tablet Factory Burns.

New York, February z.-The factory Of
the Frazier Tablet company at Eighteenth
street and Eighth avenue, Brooklyn, was
completely destroyed by fire tonight. Mr..
Frazier estimates the damage at about
$3.50, 900, on which there is s250,0O0 insur-
ance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-22
A stateman's queer Ambition.

From the London Chronicle.
The great Lord Grey had an ambition
far above politics. He had passed the
Reform BILL but that did not satisfy his
soul. There was talk of Taglioni, and
Grey said quite earnestly, What would 1
give to dance as well as her!" The states
man who had been prime minister and
had left an indelible mark on the history
of his country was envious of an opera
dancer!
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-22
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends and acquaintance of A. G.
Chambers are invited to attend the funer-
al of his father, 8. T. Chambers, this
afternoon at o'clock. from the family
residence. $500 Avenue G. Interment in
Elm Leaf cemetery Mr.. Chambers was
a member of Camp Hardee
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-22
Mrs. Shields Commits Suicide.

San Antonio. Tex. February 21.-Mrs
Carrie Shield, wife of Fred Shield, treas
urer of the Gaskill Carnival company,
committed suicide in the presence of her
husband She left letter to her brother,
A. Well, 2012 Carondolet street, New Or
leans. She was 20 years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-22
EIotiIIa Goes to Port saId.

Malta, February 21--The United States
torpedo boat f1otilla consisting of the
Decatur. Dale. Barry, Chauncey and
cambridge, conveyed by the cruiser Buff
falo under command of Lieut. Lloyd H
Chandler, sailed today for Port Said.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-22
eros piarute Causes Murdcr

Maysville KY, February n.-Jerry
Hunt today shot and killed b. F. Davis
at the home of Charles Lee In Jennings
burg They quarelled over crops.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-22
Order Has Been Restored.

Constantinople, February a.-Shemshi
Pasha has telegraphed the Porte that or
der has ben restored in North Albania.
and that the Albanians are dispensing
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-22

Your persistent, annoying cough will
disappear IL you use Piso's Cure 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-22
TOGO'S FLEET IN
GOOD CONDITION
None ofthe Large Ships Went
in for Repairs
sHlKlSHlMl IS ALL RIGHT
Struck Bottom and Was Slightly In
jured But Was Ready to Take
Part in the Port Ar
thur Fight.

Toxic, February 21.-The reports in vari-
Gus quarters saying that Admiral Togo's
fleet was partly crippled in the operations
at Port Arthur are unfounded
It has been necessary to send a single
large ship to sasebo for repairs. Two
torpedo destroyers have been damaged
but not In fighting. The Aknebo in at
tempting to coal from collier during a
storm eollided with the oborro, disabling
her machinery Both were sent to Sasebo
to be repaired and they will be ready for
service soon
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-22
VOTING ON TREATY
BEGINS TOMORROW
Morgan Has Prepared Several
Amendments
WILL ALL BE VOTED DOWN
In House the Naval Appropriation Bill
Viii Bring Out Discussion on
Location for Train
ing School.
WILL ALL BE VOTED DOWN

Washington, February 21.-The Panama
canal question will continue to hold ex-
elusive attention of the senate until next
Tuesday when voting will begin on the
treaty. 1t is probable that the doors of
the senate chamber will be closed the
greater part of teh time the treaty is
under consideration Monday and Tues
day.
Senator Morgan has prepared a number
of amendments, and, If offered, they
will be considered in executive session.
Mr.. Morgan probably will speak on some
of his amendments, but the prospect is
that very few other senators will desire
to further the treaty or amendments to
it. All amendments will be voted down.
There will be only sixteen or seventeen
votes, or pairs against the ratification of
the convention
Senator Hoar will probably make an
other speech before the vote Is taken.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-22
HunOrs

They take possession OF the body, an
are Lords OF Misrule.
They are attended by pimples, boils, th
itching letter, salt rheum, and other CO.
taneous eruptions; by feelings of weakness
languor, general debility and what not.
They cause more suffering than anythin
else.
Health, Strength, Peace and Pleasur
REQUIRE their expulsion, and this is posi-
lively effected, according to thousands
grateful testimonials, by
Hoods j0rsGpdriNt
Which radically and permanently drive
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-22

All kinds OF cuts. Age Herald Ed
craving Department.
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Agricultural Bill Next.

with the Panama question disposed of,
the senate will take up. appropriation
bills, giving precedence to the agrieultu-
raj bill. There are features in this bill
which will arouse opposition, and 1t is ex-
pected that it will be debated at some
length. BY the time the agricultural bill
shall be passed, the legislative, executive
and judicial bill will have been reported
to be followed by the naval pension and
army bills
Monday being Washington's birthday,
the senate will listen to the reading OF
Washington's farewell address by Senator
Hepburn of Ohio.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-22

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money If 1t fails
to cure. Z. w. Groves signature Is on
each box &c.