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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-06
IF VOTE RESULTS
 IN PRIMARY
Neither Candidate is Elected in
 Fourth Ward
BELL IS MADE CITY CLERK
Executive Committee Meets Tuesday Night to Canvass the Vote and Declare the
 Results.

Ensley, December 6-(Special.)-The ''run-off'' of the city primary today, not withstanding there were only two off, eers to be elected. proved almost as in- teresting as the first election two weeks ago. J. A. Bell was elected city clerk over J. R. Acuff by a majority of six votes, and the contest between George Byrum and J. F. Culpepper. candidates for alderman from the Fourth ward, re- suited in a tie.
 Despite the fact that the campaign since the last primary has been much more subdued than the first, 442 votes were boiled. which only lacked about Il Of being as many as were boiled in the first primary.
 The official count was: For city clerk, J. A. Bell, 224; J. R. Acuff, 218. For al- derman from the Fourth ward. George Byrum, A4; J. F. Culpepper, 214.
 In the first primary MT. Bell, the nom inee for city clerk. led the ticket by a handsome majority, and although he did not receive majority of the votes cast, his election was generally conceded. Mir Culpepper led MT. Byrum in the first pri- mary, and 1t was predicted that the race between them would be very close. 
 The city democratic executive committee will meet tomorrow night and canvass the vote of the primary and install the newly elected members of the committee into office. The general opinion prevails that no action will be taken in regard to run-off between Mir. Byrum and MT Culpepper. The report Is tonight that in order to relieve the people of any further primaries the question of naming the other alderman from the Fourth ward will go over until the general election in February.
 Acting Governor Cunningham came up from Montgomery and cast his ballot this afternoon, returning to the capitol on the evening train. He was accompanied by Mayor Scott, who goes to Montgomery on official business.
 Mr. Bell has served one term as city clerk and is regarded as a popular and competent official.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-06
JOHN D. CHICHESTER DEAD.
Prominent Birmingham Citizen Passes
 Away In Baltimore.

John D. Chichester well known in this city as most highly respected and use- full citizen of Birmingham. died at John Hopkins institute, Baltimore, yesterday. from the effects of an operation perform ed by skilled surgeons for serious phy- sieal troubles.
 MT. Chichester was prominent here in the real estate and insurance business and social and religious circles He was a deacon and consistent and active member of the First l'resby terian church, and enjoyed the esteem and friendship of the entire community.
 A Virginian by birth, he came to Birm- ingham in his young manhood when Birmingham was much younger than he. and was an important factor In It's growth and development. He was always actively at work In the front rank of the forces which pushed Birmingham for ward.
 Deceased leaves a widow formerly Miss Minnie Jolly, and two splendid young boys who have the love and sympathy of the entire community in .heir sad bereavement.
 Mir Chichester was a member of the firm of Chichester and Yancey. The re- mains will reach Birmingham tonight over the Southern railroad and the funeral will be conducted from the First Presby- terian church tomorrow morning at Ii o'clock.
 The following gentlement are requested to act as active pall-bearers
 W. V. M Robertson, Robert L. Seals George c. Whatley, Eugene F. Enslen. c. P. Orr R. P. Whetmore. Dr. W. H. Wilder, l.. A. Townley and J. T. Beasley.
 The honorary pail bearers will be the deacons of the First Presbyterian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-06
Japan VIII Maintain Rights.

Tokio, December -Evening.-Popular sentiment regarding the question of the assistance which neutral powers are giv- inK to the vessels of the Russian second Pacific squadron, which heretofore has been repressed, Is now growing more acute, and prominent newspapers are voicing the demand for determined action by the Japanese government. Appar- ently it will depend on the course of events when the Russian warships arrive in oriental waters If the squadron shall have been permitted to exceed a fair construction Of neutrality it is prob able that Japan will consider herself under no obligation to observe neutral ity and may send her fleet after the Russians into ports the neutrality of which she believes the Russians are vio- lating.
 If the Russians seize base In neutral territory Japan probably will do likewise, should urgency demand such action.
 Japan is keenly anxious to avoid com plications, but she will forcefully insist upon what she considers her rights.
 Preparations for meeting the Russian war ships are progressing on a most ex- tensive scale, particularly In the case of the navy which is confident of solving the problem under fair conditions. The preparations Of the army include the call culation that the Russians may attempt to cut the Japanese communications to the Liao Tung peninsula but when the Russian vessels arrive the Japanese arr mics in Manehuria except to be in po- sition to carry on the campaign of many months without necessity of communicate ing with Japan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-06
AN OLD FASHIONED
 HUSK|NG BE HELD
Young People of Gadsden Enjoy
 tho Novelty
MUNICIPAL POLITICS WARM
Immigration to Sand Mountain Is Very 5rlsk-Flfteen Families During the Past Week Have Settled Near
 Roaz and AlbertvlIIe.

Gadsden, December 5. (SpeciaD.-A number of Gadsden's young people en- Joyed an old fashioned corn shucktng at the home of the Tillisons. in East Gads- den, last Saturday night. large pile of corn was heaped up in the yard and the young people circled around 1t and pro- ceeded to shuck for more than two hours, and every few minutes red ear would be found and the lucky finder would siege his partner and demand the forfeit.
 The fun was fast and furious for while and after they were tired out all were invited to a splendid supper, which was highly enjoyable. Old fashioned corn shucldngs are very rare these days.
 The carriers of the rural free delivery mail out of Gadsden now leave the post office at 10 a. m, instead of 7:30 a. m. This change was made in order that the carriers may catch all the mails entering the city in the mornings, and therepy making the rural mall daily mall Tn fact Gadsden now has three routes out of the city and the people are pleased with the service.
 Municipal politics Is opening up very rapidly in Gadsden. A board of mayor and five aldermen and other lesser offices are to be filled next March for term of two years and the candidates are an- nouncing. For mayor Chares F. Smith. a successful hardware merchant, and Otto Agricola, manager of the A. & j.. stove foundry, have announced for mayor and others are thinking of running. So far none have announced for aldermen, but Chief H. C.. White Is a candidate for reelection and Is opposed by Bob Leath and J. H. Huffman. For clerk C.. D. Clarke is a candidate for reelection and he Is opposed by Edgar Allison and J. ". Nelson. It is very likely that a vi, xsFflI l. dates thinned out some time In January.
 The Adams knitting mill, which was established here at cost of $10,000, Is now in full operation and Is turning out 200 dozen shirts per day, the entire out put for twelve months being sold to a New York firm. The first shirts turned out stood the test and were pronounced to be the best made in the south. R. L.. Adams is the owner and manager of the plant.
 Robert Connolly general organizer of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, with headquar- ters at Birmingham, who has been in this city several days, delivered a splen- did talk to the members of the various unions at their hall In this city Satur- day night. which was highly appreciated by all who heard him.
 There Is a regular and continuous stream of people passing through this section now, bound for Sand Mountain. The past week fifteen families liging in the southeast part of Calhoun county, passed through Gadsden en route to the mountain, a part of them settling near Boaz and some near Albertsville This is the garden spot of the Gadsden section, and many new farmers locate there ey- ry year and land is becoming difficult to obtain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-06
LAPS ROUTED BY RENNENKANPFF Five Hundred Dead Left on
 the Field READY FOR TIE SQUADRON Sole Topic of Discussion In Toklo Is the Coming of the Vessels and
 New Problems That
 VIII Arise.
READY FOR TIE SQUADRON

Mnkden, December 5.-There is per- sistent rumor that the force of Japanese sent to turn General Rennenkampffs flank has been repulsed with great loss. The story is not yet officially confirmed, but details are given with great circum- statiality.
 It is stated that General Rennenkampff who knew the movement was maturing. awaited the Japanese at the mouth of one of the captured passes, and that the Japanese turning lorce threw themselves unsuspectingly into the ambuscade, where after the fight, the Russians col lected 900 Japanese corpses It is added that there are 1000 more Japanese corpses which 1t has been impossible to collect, owing to the fire of the Japanese. This does not include the Japanese loss in wounded The Russian loss, according to this account was only thirty or forty men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-06
MASONS HOLD BIG
 ANNUAL RECEPTION
TWO BIRMINGHAM LODGES EN- PERTAIN REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER LODGES ON THEIR WAY TO GRAND LODGE.

Birmingham Fraternal Lodge. No. SS4 and King Solomon Lodge, No. 460 Anci- ent Free and Accepted Masons, held their sixth annual joint communication last night at Gelders hall
 A number of masons from other lodges in the Birmingham district were present as well as several delegates from other cities who were en route to the grand lodge meeting at Montgomery. An inter esting programme was carried out after which an elaborate sup<er was served.
 The programme was as follows.
 Opening.
 Invocation-The Rev. E. W. Jones'
 Hymn, Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow"
 Address of welcome-Henry Hinds Peevy.
 Response-F. F. Blackburn.
 Music.
 Address-James Bowron. past master.
 Music.
 Address-John M. Caldwell.
 Music.
 Address-D. N. Hamill, past master.
 Music.
 Address-Rev. A J. Dickinson.
 Good of the order.
 Benedlction-The Rev. Quincy Ewing.
 It had been given out that coffee, sand- wiches and cigars would be served, but the committee of which MT. Gelders was chairman, had provided a sumptuous col lation consisting of cold turkey, chicken, roast beef, salads and fruits.
 For the past six years it has been the custom of the two Birmingham masonic lodges to entertain the representatives from the other lodges on the way to the grand lodge meeting.
 The reception committee last night was oo Fotion,s. M CtI1reyie Arthur Ra ton, J. s. Vance. Ta B. Long Paul Cal ame Sr., NJ T. Stradford, R. J Vance, E. L. Keiser, Samuel Simpson. J. A. Downey. c. A. Moffett. c. A. Ellis. H. Rich. w B. Copeland. W. M. Brock. J. F. Budwig F. T. Wilcox. Coleman Blach c. F. Foust. A D. Nelson, ". R. Kent, W. K McNeill. H. M. Austin, O. E. Baker, J. T. Burke. W. J. Rushton. w. T. Berry, M Friedman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-06
MUCH GOOD IS DONE
 BY THE CONVENTION
FULTON s. WHITE PRESIDED OVER MEETING HELD IN JAS PER LAST WEEK-PRoMlNE AGRIcULTuRALIsTs SPEAK.

Jasper, December 5.-(Special. 1.-The two days farmers convention which closed here Saturday evening with an address by Fulton s. White on the rural home, will, no doubt, be productive of much and lasting good to the people in Jasper and Walker county. The convention was well attended, notwithstanding the un- favorable weather, and much enthusiasm was aroused among the farmers.
 The convention was presided over by MT. White, who Is land and industrial agent of the Frisco system, and his dis cussions of diversification in farming were among the most interesting features of the meeting There was also able dis cussions by Professors R. s. Mcintosh, A. Cary and E. Mead Wilcox, of the Agricultural college at Auburn; Messrs. R K Guthrie and w. M Elliott. of Des Mones Iowa; and Prof. A. B. Me- Cay of the Agricultural college Stark vile, Miss. These gentlemen were acc corded earnest attention, and their re- marks were well received.
 On Saturday the work of organizing a Fruit and Truck Growers association was taken up, and officers for the asso- citation were chosen as follows: Pres idents, w. G. Davis; vice presidents, J. R. Ililgore and W. F. Propst; secretary and treasurer T. B. HazlIton; board of direc- tors, J. l.. Davis, Samuel Snoddy T. J. Amiss, J. E. Ferguson and Martin O Rear. All these gentlemen are prominent farm CTS in Walker county. and 1t is the inten- ton of the association to increase its membership so as to include as many farmers as 1t is possible to obtain.
 On Saturday MT. White and party wis., tied J. R. Kilgore's model farm one mile north of the city, and after looking over the farm they were thoroughly con- vinced of the adaptability of the soil for the production of all sorts of crops. The party were dined by MT. Kilgore at his home in the evening.
 The canning factory of Davis and Pos ten, located at this place. is perhaps the most convincing argument in favor of the production of small fruits and vege- tables. and in the discussions before the convention. attention was frequently call ed to this plant. The plant has just closed it's second season and the product Is now being placed on the market. The output for the past season has been more than five thousand dollars worth of to- matoes. beans, peaches, apples and sim liar products. and a ready sale Is found for the output in this district.
 The movement inaugurated during the convention is considered as forward step, and it is believed that gratifying results will inevitably ensue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-06
WILL BE A FINE
 POULTRY EXHIBIT Annual. Show of Ala. Pet Stock and Poultry Association EXHIBITION OPENS TODAY Association Has Developed Into an Im- portant Institution and the Display
 This Week Will Be Well
 Worth Seeing.
EXHIBITION OPENS TODAY

The annual show of the Alabama Pet Stock and Poultry association begins this morning and promises to be the most successful exhibition Of It's kind ever giV- en in the state.
 When the doors are thrown open in the vacant building on Nineteenth street next to the city hall this morning 1t Is estimated that not less than 150O thor oughbred fowls will be on parade be- fore the people of Birmingham and the judges who are to pass upon their looks.
 While the Alabama Pet Stock and Poul- try association is a comparatively young organization 1t has developed Wondef1ul- ly and Is known far beyond the borders of Alabama. In the show which begins this morning there will be chickens from every state in the south and some rom far beyond the Mason and Dixon line.
 Secretary Barber's Work.
 Secretary Barber who has had charge of the show has worked night and day to make 1t a success and trip through the many rows of coops last night would indica hat he has made 1t success.
 There are 300 coops in the various rows and as these will accommodate from two to five chlekenS tne eSliiiihlo OA A0se fowls on exhibition Is not considered too large. There are cochins, wyandottes, Brahams, Plymouth rocks bantams ana all of the technical varieties known 10 those who make the raising of poultry a profession. TO one not versed in the breeding or poultry 1t was surprising to see the num- Der of magnificent specimens of fowis raised within ten miles of Birmingham. In fact some of the prettiest varieties come from Jefferson county and bid fair to capture some of the largest prizes
 More Chickens Today
 Most of the chickens are already in the GOODS, but Mr. Barber and his as- sistants are expecting large number In by o'clock this morning.
 There will be an admission fee Of ten cents charged at the door. The money derived from this source will be devoted to paying the expense of erecting coops, and other details in making ready for the show.
 Captain F. I. Tarrant of Jefferson county Is president of the association and Charlie Barber Is secrAary. H. J. Me Cafferty will be superintendent Of the show room.
 Loring Brown, well known poultry expert of Smyrna, Ga. will be the official judge and will award the prizes.
 A number of fine dogs will also be on exhibition at the poultry show J. c. Moses will have an especially fine ex- hibit from his kennels at East Lake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-06
JAS. C. PERRY IS
 IN JAIL AT LAST
CHARGED WITH POSTAL FRAUDS, MAN OF MANY ALIASES, IS IN DURANcE-DisTRIcT ATToR- NEVIS OFFICE WILL ACT.
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James 0. Perry, alias David A. Hall. deputy sheriff Ftowan county. Alabama alias "W. D. Manuel, attorney at law. Tuscaloosa" who Is charged with oper- ating swindling games in the states of Tennessee North and South Carolina. Georgia. Alabama and Mississippi, for more than year, and whose victims are in almost every great oity in the north and west, was brought to Birm- ingham yesterday by Deputy United States Marshal w. l.. Standifer from Gadsden. Perry was promptly committed by United States Commissioner Pickard to the county Jail on the charge of using the United States mails forfrauduient purposes.
 Since Perry was recently arrested at Gadsden by federal authorities. the United States district attorneys office here has heard of great number of swindling games said to have been operated by Perry within the last two years The first intimation of these practices wes brought to the attention of the postal author tiles last January. Since that time of- flcers have been on the alert to appre- bend the swindler. Until a few weeks ago when. IS has been told in The Age Herad, Perry was arrested at Gadsden. he had successfully eluded the postal au- thorities It is now said that Perry has
 
 that the methods were so clever that he escaped apprehension.
 His scheme, it is charged, was to de- fraud dealers In metals In large cities of the north and west. To do this he as- sumed an alias, represented himself as reputable citizen and offered for sale brass or wire upon which, he said. he held bills of 1ading. He would, 1t Is said. steal pad of bills of lading from some railway office, forge them and send them on to the victim, requesting that on re- ceipt of same he be sent the. victim s draft for one-half the amount agreed upon, the other half to be paid when the goods were weighed up."
 The moment he received payment of the draft, he would leave the community and go to some other town. He operated successfully in TuIlahoma, Tenn, by us- ing an alleged bill head of prominent firm in Murfreesboro. Tn Tuscaloosa he posed as an attorney at law. In West Point and Meridian, Miss, he used similar devices.
 Among his victims are said to have been firms in Kansas City, St. Louis. Chicago, Buffalo, Cleveland, and other cities.
 At the United States district attorneys office here 1t was stated yesterday that they have a strong case against Perry and that he would be speedily prosecuted for using the mails for fraudulent pur- poses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-06
BEFORE CHANCELLOR ALTMAN. Matters That VIII Be Disposed of.
 Certain Contempt Cases.

The case of the Ensley City Furnace and Land company against J. E. Fitz- patrick was set for final hearing Janu- ary 13 1905, by Chancellor Altman yes- terday.
 Chancellor Ataman will take up the docket again this morning, and each fol- lowing morning, at 10 o'clock until the dates for all cases are set in order to dispose of the docket as speedily as pos sble.
 The cases of contempt against miners for violating the order of injunction will be set for next week. Attorneys will meet this morning and determine the date If they fail to agree Cancellor Altman will fix the date himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-06
At the sIJou.

The chief characteristics of Mrs. De- laney of Newport which opened a weeks engagement at the Bi1ou last night, are some pretty girls who dance well, wear variety of fetching cos tunes and execute a number of stage drills with precision and energy that wins them liberal applause There is not even suggestion of a plot and the whole affair is concluded about Il o'clock with out any one being the wiser, but in the meantime performance that is genuine ly entertaining and funny at times has been given.
 The chorus worked hard and had the company been distinguished by more singing ability the musical numbers would have been delightful. However the staging of all the songs and the graceful figures executed by the girls atoned for any absence of vocal powers that might have been noted One of the most strik- ing features of the performance was Uncle Sans Girls" company of young women garbed in the patriotic at tire of Uncle Sam who sang Dixie" Yankee Doodle" America" and sey- eral other songs that stir the blood while all the time they are in the midst of A very pretty stage drill. This number was a pleasing and novel presentment and one of the brightest spots In the performance. Ahotner song that deserved encores was Katy Did," as sung by Miss Eleda Man ston and members of the company, while Down on the Brandywine was effec- lively staged and the Baby Girls" were "cute.'
 The comedy element was we'll sustained by Kate Fillmore. Ross Snow and several others whose ability was not conspicuous. Miss Fillmore has a strident way that seemed to tickle the audience immensely and MT. Snow was at times quite funny
 While Mrs. Delaney of Newport'' has some weak spots and the big company promised was reduced to about half, the crowd seemed to be well pleased with the show
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-06
Bystander Injured.

Pratt City, December 6.-(Special.) .)-In clash between union and non-union negro miners last night on the drift track Scott Parker, a non-union miner. in shooting at another union miner shot Albert Snead in the leg. inflicting a wound which may prove to be serious.
 The case was called before Judge Mat thew Walker in the justice of the peace court this afternoon but was continued until in the morning. Parker has been released on bond.
 It seems that a number of union8 and non-union miners met on the drift track last night and became engaged in wordy quarrel As the fuss proceeded 1t grew very bitter. Finally Parker and one of the non-union men were drawn into an open clash. Parker drew his revolver and open- ed fire but instead of hitting his oppo- nent, one of the bullets struck Snead, a by-stander
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-06
Alabama at Departments.

Washington, December 5.-(Special) Postmasters appointed: Chrystine, Limestone county, Roy H. Osborne; Elkmont, Limestone county, Edwin c. York.
 Rural carriers appointed: Hance- vile, Route 2, James R. Johnson, car rier William s. Linton, substitute; Route 3, James W. Dowda, carrier, Alvy L. Jones, substitute; Newton, Route 2, W. s. Balkcom, carrier, Mar tin A. Thomas, substitute.
 The application of J. H. Hicks, j.. c. Lanier, George P Kyser, R. W. Henderson, J. K. Dixon and others, to organize the Talladega National bank, Talladega. with S100.000 capital, ap- proved by comptroller of the currency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-06
ADJUSTMENTS
opon Caesar de nazan.v

Charles B. Hanford and an excellent supporting company presented Don Cae- sar De Bazan'' at the Jefferson theatre last night with correct stage appoint ments and histronic costumery. MT. Han ford Is well adapted to the character of a dashing cavalier and of the many roles he has played acceptably. his Don Caesar is perhaps the most pleasing. There is life and spirit in the part, and the bold blade of an earlier day is faithfully re- produced. MT. Hanford was given good support by Miss Marie Drofnah while the company, as a whole. was well bal anced The care devoted to the gener- al production of the play and the con- sistent portrayal of MT. Hanford result ed in a performance that was greatly en- joyed.