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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-06
MONUMENT FUND
 PASSES $17OO MARK
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE MoNU. MENT TO HONOR FATHER GREELEY ARE COMING IN FROM ALL PARTS OF THE STATE.

The fund to erect a monument over the grave of Father OReilly grows steadily day by day, and yesterday it passed the $17OO mark. Subscriptions are coming in from all parts of the state, and yesterday the following letter was received from St. Bernard's college, in which Father O'Reil- ly took not a little interest:
 St. Bernard, Ala, August 4, 1904. To The Age-Herald, Birmingham, Ala. Gentlemen: Subscriptions for the Fath- CT OReilly Monument Fund now being in order permit me to offer enclosed S10 to- wards said fund from St. Bernard Col lege, St. Bernard, Ala.
 May the fair name and noble deeds of our late and lamented friend outlast the solid rock of the monument to be erect ed and may the Magic City grow and prosper in return for it's endeavor to per- petuate the disinterestedness and nobility of character of one of it's foremost citi- zen. Respectfully, F. BONIFACE,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-06
Weekly Cotton Statistics.

Liverpool, August Swallowing are the weekly cotton statistics. Total sales of all kinds. Ss.ooO bales. Total sales: Ameri- cans. 5000; English spinners talxings. 55,- 900; total exports, so00 imports of all kinds, 2s'ooo; imports American. 17oo0; stock of all kinds. S1s,OOo; stock Ameri- can, 2l4ooo; quantity afioat, all kinds. 2,oo; quantity aioat American, 34.OOO. Total sales on speculation. 5000; total sales to exporters 1900
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-06
Were Offered a 5rlbe.

London, August s.-The Times asserts that the captain of the Peninsular and Oriental steamer Malacea Captured by the volunteer fleet steamer St. Peters, burg in the Red Sea and subsequently, re- leased at Algiers) was offered a bribe of S0000 to admit that he had contraband of war on board, and the Russian officers also declared that any dry and unsweet- ened biscuits constituted eontraband.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-06
Mr. seIIars Dies.

Walter E. Sellars, well known busi- ness man of Bessemer, died this morn ing at 9:30 o'clock at his home at Johns. The deceased was thirty years of age and had been suffering from consumption for several years He is survived by his wife and his father and mother, MT. and Mrs. Simon Sellars. The funeral will take place Sunday morning at Il o'clock and the in- terment will be at Blue Creek cemetery
 For several years MT. Sellars was man ager of the Tennessee companys com missary at Robertstown. Three years ago he started shoe business on Nineteenth street but was compelled to retire year latter on account of i'll health. He went to California where he spent several months in quest of health, returning to this city in May
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-06
WITHOUT TELEGRAPH WIRES.
Several Stations on M., K. & T. Have
 No Operators Vet.

Houston, Tex, August 5.--While the Missouri, Kansas and Texas claims to have placed operators at number of new stations today, a large number of the smaller stations still have wires cut out. At two or three points the new men have been given to understand that they are not welcome and have left, and the road announces that these points will be left without agents for the present.
 A conference of strikers is under way at Smithville, but nothing but claims of being able to win the strike has been given out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-06
PLAN NEW ROAD.
North and South Line May Be Built
 Through Wheat Belt of Kansas.

Topeka, Kan, August 5.-The Chi cago, Rock Island and Pacific railroad is said to be behind scheme to build north and south line of railroad through the wheat belt of Kansas, con meeting on the north with the through line to Denver and the northwest, and on the south at Enid for the Gulf of Mexico and other points.
 It is said the construction of the pro- posed Gulf, Hutchinson and North western and the Denver, Enid and Gulf railroads contemplated corralling the bulk of lne enormous wheat traffic from the wheat belt of Kansas for the Rock Island Railroad company
 Parts of the preliminary survey are said to have been made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-06
Headquarters Third Regiment.
 Alabama National Guard,

[itDdllld lNdllOidl 0utiTuf
 Talladega. Ala, July 28, 1904. General Orders No 27:
 1. The regimental commander desires to congratulate the officers and men of his command upon the success of the encampment; and at the same time to express his appreciation at the uniformly hearty cooperation of both officers and men looking toward the military eff ciency of their respective companies and of the regiment as a whole. With rare exceptions the conduct of the men both in and out of the camp was beyond crit icism; while their soldierly bearing and respect shown by them for their duties are cause for pardonable pride
 g. Companies K and G, the Birmingham Rifles and Jefferson Volunteers are com plimented on the efficiency of the guard provided by them respectively the first and last days of camp the two most trying days of every encampment.
 By order of Lieut.-Col. F. F. Mcconnell
 J. T. STOKELl,
 Captain and Adjutant. Last night the Birmingham Rifles and Second regiment. held muster and unus- ually large number attended in both com panies. They drilled until ten o'clock and then large number of them stated that they proposed to attend the military manouvres at Manassas from August s to August 15.
 Two companies will go from the Birm- ingham district one from Oxford and Anniston, and one from Florence and other north Alabama companies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-06
Personal and General.

Mir George D. Waller, MT. Alex Car rel, MT. James Morton and MT. s. E., Jones left today for Kolola Springs, Miss. to spend several days on a fishing and outing trip.
 Dr. E. F. Lacy and family left today for St. Louis to visit the Worlds fair.
 The family of the Rev. l. Q. Adams. rector of Trinity church, arrived today from their former home at Eufaula and will make their future home in the Led better residence on Berkely avenue.
 Prof. s. B. Foster, principal of the Orange. Tex, schools, is the guest of Prof. J. M. Dill.
 Mrs. William T. Kennedy has been car ried to St. Vincent's hospital where she will undergo an operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-06
Many Packers Attend Funeral.

Kansas City. Mo, August 5--Two thous- and packing house strikers today march, ed in the funeral procession of Sergeant Wesley Reynolds of the Kansas City, Kansas police force. who was shot and fatally wounded Monday night by Nor man A. Rupee. a watchman at Swift's plant. All of the local unions were rep resented at the funeral There is practic- ally no change in the strike situation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-06
Senator Davis Returns Home.

Elkins, W. Va, August 5.-Former Senator Henry G. Davis, the demo- cratic nominee for vice president, re- turned to his home tonight from Par kersburg, where he attended the state convention. A large number of per sons met him at the train and accom- panied the candidate from his special car to his home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-06
Will Be Taken Through Country.

Chicago. August 5.-secretary of the Treasury Shaw's suggestion that the members of the parliamentary group for the promotion of arbitration, who will arrive in New York from Europe the first week in September, be taken on a tour through the large industrial centers of the United States, was adopted at a meeting here today of the committee ap- pointed by congress to provide for their entertainment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-06
Recital Draws Large Crowd.

The plano recital given unoer the direc- tion of Mrs. Annie Glenn Grove tonight at Library hall drew large and appre- ciative audience. The programme was as follows:
 Faust, Gounod.
 Caprice. Heindle CMorceaux character istique
 Galop, Ketterer.
 Intermezzo, Eugene.
 Love's Pleading, Kinkle.
 Idyl, Lichner (Opus SO.
 Summer Roses, FantasIe.
 Birds Goodnight, Hoist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-06
FaIconIo in Washington.

Washington. August 5-Monsignor Fall conio. the papal ablegate arrived here to- night after visit to Rome. He was ac- companied by Dr. Marchetti. the auditor of the legation in this city. The latter said they had no knowledge of any pur- pose to send Monsignor Falconio to the Philippines as stated in certain press re- ports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-06
Hessemer Man to Contribute.

The Deheye Publishing company of Chicago, will shortly print a book of poems entitled "The Gems of Poesy." Ar thur Davis, a well known citizen of this city, has been requested to contribute his poem, entitled "The Old Homestead" MT Davis has consented and his poem will appear in the publication.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-06
Deaths In Columbus Ga.

Columbus, Ga, August 5.-(Special) Rolan H. Griggs, well-known citizen and prominent Odd Fellow of Girard, died last night.
 A. F. Phillips, aged 5S years, Con- federate Veteran, was found dead in bed in his home on Rose hill early this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-06
oompers Offers Support.

Fall River, Mass, August 5.-President Golden of the United Textile Workers today received a letter from President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor assuring the Fall River strikers of his hearty support
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-06
Chasing a Steamer.

London, August 6.-The Daily Illus trated Mirror says that two Russian cruisers have just left the Baltic sea, and are chasing a steamer which left Eng land July 30 for Canada carrying ammun- ition destined for Yokohama. by way of The Canadian-Pacifc railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-06
Murdered By Negro In Connecticut.

Hartford. Conn.,, August 5.-Henry os- borne, a former police commissioner and one of the leading business men of this city was murdered by his former colored body servant, Joseph Watson, today. The negro was arrested tonight. Revenge for being discharged by Osborne was given as to cause of the murder by the negro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-06
Populists Have confer.n..

Lincoln, Neb., August 5.-Jo A. Par ker or Kentucky, secretary of the pop ulist national committee, arrived in Lincoln today for conference with Thomas R. Tibbles, nominee for vica presid<xe on the populist ticket
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-06
Breaks Half Mile Record.

Poughkeepsie, N. r., August 5.-Ma- jor Delmar broke the half-mile Record at Hudson River Driving park today, going the distance in 591a seconds. He broke his worlds record of 100, made at Memphis on October 23, 1902.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-06
Rreeze Is Elrst to Arrive.

Chicago August 5.-J. Breeze of New York was the first of the auto mobile tourists, who are en route to St. Louis, to arrive in Chicago. Mir Breeze arrived at the club house of the Chicago Automobile club late this evening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-06
Biu Fire In Idaho.

Kendrick. Idaho. August 5.--Fire broke put today in the old Pacific hotel. destroy ed the whole business part of the city and many residences Thirty-six business houses and twenty residences were burn ed. Loss $250,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-06
Ineomar Wins Another Prize.

Cowes, Isle of Wight, August 5.-The American schooner-yacht Ingomar to- day won another royal yacht squadron prize of $500 for yachts of over 100 tons, defeating six yachts, including Emperor Williams Meteor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-06
PERSONAL.

W. A White of Annlston is at the Nor ris.
 Phii-P. Ray of Nashville is at the Hill man.
 T. H. Field of Louisville is at the Colo nial.
 W. S. Hyatt of Talladego Is at the Morris.
 E. s. Loeb of Montgomery is at the Morris.
 T. P. Jones of New York is at the Colonial.
 T. B. Thomas of Greenville is at the Morris.
 James L. Wells of Louisville Is at the St. Nicholas.
 L. B. Parsons of cedartown, Ga, is at the Hillman.
 R. s. Hodges of University is stopping at the Hillman.
 F. Roman of New Orleans is stopping at the St. Nicholas.
 R. N. McDonough of Gadsden Is stop ping at the Metropolitan.
 Prof; .. A. Cary and Prof E. M Wilcox of Auburn are at the Morris.
 Ben Walker Curry and T. W. Curry of Brewson are at the Morris. 
 Chancellor R. B. Kelly of the north eastern chancery circuit is in Birminp- ham in connection with the case of Mrs A. A. Allen against the Allen I,unber compay. A decree in chancery will be handed down in few days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-06
Interesting Lecture.

The Rev. Dr. William Edwin Hall lec- tured to fair sized audiellle tonight at the First Christian church, taking as his theme, 'The Evolution of the Girl"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-06
Killed In Runaway cane.

Calumet, Mich, August 5.-One man was killed and three were seriously injured by the cage in No shaft of the Hecla branch 0 fthe Calumet and Hecla mine running of the Calumet and Hecla mine running to work, and the car dropped 800 feet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-06
Is Falling PerceptibIy.

Sweet Springs. Mo-, August 5.--Ex-sen- ator George G. Vest Is failing perceptibly and it is believed he will not survive many hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-06
Cincinnati a. Che Foo.

Washington, August 5.-The navy department received a report by cable of the Arrival of the Cincinnati al Che Foo today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-06

The Aae-Herald Engraving Depart. ment n1akes pod cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-06

Ben Walker Curry and T. w. Curry of Brewton are at the Morris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-06

Every member of company A Is here- by ordered to report at armory Sunday morning at 8 o'clock with rations for one meal. Battalion drill and instruction in extended order. Report in blue unl- forms.
 By order Earle G. Evans, captain com handing FRANK HUNT
 First Sergeant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-06

Prof. c. A. Cary and Prof. E. M. Wilco of Auburn are at the Morris.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-08
What Makes Pop pularlty9

The futility of attempting to decide
upon the particular character OF stories
In which the public Is interested. to
the exclusion OF others, at any one time,
has been demonstrated again and
again. Even while the nature story,
the tale of adventure or the romance
Of humble life may be In the highest
favor apparently, there viii suddenly
begin sale for book OF entirely DIFF
ferent character and the chameleon
property OF popular attention be
proved. A case In point II offered by
two spring novels. THE Issue and
Cadets Of Gascony" The FIRST, by
George Morgan, is n thoughtful study
of the days OF Clay. Webster, Calhoun
and Lincoln, cast In fctional form
Cadets OF Gascony' Is a rattling story
OF French life of bygone times and the
author is Burton +. Stevenson, already
well known for his books AT odds
With the Regent and "rhe Holiday
Case" The advance demand on each
OF these boks was sufficient to compel
the publishers TO print n second large
edition before the book was put upon
the market.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-08
AFTERMATH OF BLOODSHED
7" I'm COLORADO CAMPS
Streets There Is NO Present Trouble
at Scene of Crime.

'meen the conditions and that the
trouble will be brought to an end by
sheer force of pluck. Sherlff Bell Is
known as a man of nerve and this was
demonstrated when he compelled the
deputies appointed by the deposed city
marshal of Victor to surrender their
commissions and guns to him. person.
ally. No attempt is being made by the
so-called vigilantes and the new police
officers to interfere with crowds who
congregate on the streets, and, al
though nearly every one is carrying
arms uneoncealed Sheriff Bell and his
deputies and the soldiers mingle free
ly among them searching for persons
upon whose arrest they are bent. All
citizens of the district union and nom
union sympathizers alike. unite in con-
demning the atrocity at Findley which
caused such appalling destruction Of
life and property, and precipitated a
condition in the district little short OF
anarchy.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-08
DEAD COMES TO LIFE.
Doctors Save Life Of Girl Who Had
Been Put in Her Coffin,

Been Put in Her Coffin,
Chicago, June ia dispatch to the
Tribune from Caster, $. d. says;
after lying SO hours In her coffin
Mabel Fearing, the S-year.old daugh
ter OF c. NJ. Fearing, has been revived
The child was saved through the In
terventlon OF Dr, Il. $, Norton, rel
atlve. who was at the house to attend
the funeral, DR.. Norton noted the rosy
cheeks and unchanged appearance OF
the child and refused to permit the
coffin to be closed. He called other
physicians ana an effort was made to
revive the child At last signs OF
stethescope indicated q return Of
strong heart action. An hour later the
child was sleeping In the arms OF Its
mother. with proper care the child
win soon be In an advanced GONZALES
cent stage.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-08
Correspondents Released.

Mukden. June THE authorities
announce that the Interpretation OF
journalistic criticism OF things Rus
sian, written before the war or be-
fore military recognition OF the press
is now waived that all charges against
correspondents detained here on ac-
count OF such criticism or for other
reasons have been removed, and the
correspondents are being allowed &c
proceed south. Few of the newspaper.
men, however, are allowed to go for
ward at the time though about Is will
go to Lao Yang soon. This step Is
taken at the order of General Kuropat-
kin
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-08

Denver, June while early reports
today from Victor and Cripple Creek
where yesterday strife and bloodshed
ruled. indicate that semi peaceful con-
ditions prevailed. fears of another out
break at any moment are general.
Throughout the night squads of citi-
zens, reinforced by details of the mill
tia, Travelled over the district making
arrests until now the bull pen is filled
with 400 or more prisoners. The city
marshals of Anaconda, Goldfield, and
Independence are among the prisoners.
Together with the city marshal OF
Victor and the sheriff of Teller county,
this makes a total of five officials of
the gold camp towns to have been de-
posed since the troubles of yesterday
began.
Adjutant General Bell remained in
his Office at the capitol here until a
late hour last night expecting call
for troops from Cripple Creek, but none
came. The fact that Sheriff Bell, the
successor of the deposed Teller county
official, has expressed determination
to handle the situation without the aid
of troops, other than the local COM
panies, gives assurance to many that
the citizens of the camp have offered
him all the assistance necessary to
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-08
run FAIR ROUTE.

via chicago or New orleans to ss'
louis. IA one that gives you the most
tor your money. and the fact that the
ILLINOIS CENTRAL offcrs unsurpas'
sed service via these points 70 'ns
WORLDS FAIR and In this eonns
ton TO all points beyond, makes
your advantage, In case you cont
plate a trip to any point east, TO
ua before making final arranssm
We can oirer the choice OF at
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-08
A WoMAN's BACK.
The Aches and Pains Will Disappear
f This Advice Is Followed

W MS NubtCU 10 Fplio"Sbs
A woman's back has many aches
and pains
Most times It's the kidneys fault
Backache is really kidney ache.
That's why Doan's Kidney pills
cure 1t.
Many women know this
Read what one has to say about It:
Mrs. Painter, wife Of J. w. Painter
expressman, living at $40 East Seventh
street, Portland, says: Il have had
more or less kidney trouble all my
life. When quite young girl had
severe spell of sickness, and all who
knew me thought was going to die
finally recovered, but ever after my
kidneys bothered me and have suf.
fered at times terribly. could ne
more lie on my left side than could
fly, and could not stoop to pick any
thing off the floor without working
hands on my hips. In addition to this
myself up gradually by placing my
there were headaches, dizziness and
trouble with the kidney secretions, for
all of which ! doctored and used more
than one remedy said to be a sure cure
for such annoyances. Nothing brought
me relief compared with that received
from Doan's Kidney Pills The results
stamp that remedy as one fully up to
representations made for It."
Emphatic endorsement can be had
right here in Astoria. Drop into Chas
Rogers drug store and ask what GUS
toners report.
Sold for SOC per box by all drug
glsts. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo
NJ y, sole agents for the trnItea
States.
Remember the me-Doan's- and
take no substitute.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-08

turers, officers win be chosen at q
later date. The associations principal
objects are to establish bureau OF
information to bring forward the new
and improved method In construction
and to take such action as would be In
the interests of it's members as regards
alcohol as fuel.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-08
CAN'T FIND THE CUP.
King Misses Famous Trophy Won by
His Yacht

His Yacht.
New York. June THE case OF the
missing Cape May cup won by his
majesty's yacht the Brittania, promises
to become famous. says Herald dis
patch from London. 1t Is reported that
dillgant search for the trophy has been
made at Windsor castle, but no trace
Of ii can be found.
A careful record is kept of all the
Items of furniture. silver and gold
ornaments at the castle, but the only
trophy there Is his majesty's Ascot
gold cup, which Permimmon won In
1897. The inspector at the castle be-
lieves that such trophy would never
have been sent to Windsor at all, but
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-08

would have been kept at sandrlngham
with his majesty's other trophies,
which are very numerous and include
many yachting and racing cups and
prizes won at agricultural shows, A
careful search is now to be made at
Sandringham,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-08

IL your chest measure 10 ~ . "
oo.t would be q little uncomfortable
and would cause some comment among
YOUR frlsnds.. 10 your advertising sx'
pendlture cut too small for your DUST
ness chest measurement
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-08
noN,r ao no sr. LOUIS

'TDl you call at or write to the Chi
cago, milwaukee 4 st. Paul Railroad
ONCE tsl Thlrt street. Portland. Ore
Low rates to all points east. In eonnee'
ton with all tranacontinentals.
II. 8. ROWE.
General Agent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-08

If It is worth while to do business
at all 4 is worth while to do a lot Of
lt-and this means, always, a propor
tionate amount Of newspaper space.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-08
Another Trust Formed.

New York, June 7.-Forty-four lead
ing manufacturers of boats have, at a
meeting held here, formed the National
Association of Engine Boat Manufac-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-08
FOUGHT FOR HoNoRs.
Spirited Boxing Contest Said 10 Have
Taken Place in England.

Taken Place in England,
New York. June T.--At the National
Sporting Club there has been we'll
fought boxing contest for $500 between
Bantamweights Jimmy Walsh OF Bos-
ton and Digger" Stanley Of England,
says an American dispatch from Lon
dan. They boxed 10 rounds at ll2
pounds to draw.
Despite the Americans failure a
month ago against the same opponent.
no was fayorite and much money was
bet on him at 4 to 6. walsh's weight
was lllh pounds. while Stanley tipped
the beam at ll0.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-08

See that your ticket reads VIA the
Illinois Central n. II. Thoroughly mod
ern trains connect With all transconti'
mental lines at 81. Paul and Omaha.