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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28
Farmers Congress in Session.

St. Louis, September 2l.-The twenty fourth annual farmers congress opened today at the Worlds fair grounds. The meeting was called to order by Harvis Jordan of Monticello, Ga. F. W. Taylor, chief of the agricultural section of the Worlds fair. delivered the welcoming ad- dress to which B. Cameron of stagville, N C. and Joshua Strange of Marion, Ind
 responded. Following the presidents ad- dress E. s. Peters. president of the Texas Cottongrowers' association read paper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28
MUST HAVE CREDENTIALS.
Miners at LeadviIIe All Required to
 Have Letters of Recommendation.

Leadville Colo, September N-Notices informing the miners of the camp that it would he necessary for them to have cards of recommendation by October l in order to work in the mines of the district, were posted in every shaft in thls section yesterday.
 Tonight the secretary of the Leadville District Mining association reported that nearly one thousand cards had been is- sued No difficulty has been experienced. The men seem to appreciate the neces- sity of taking out these cards and are of- fering no objection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28

St. Louis. September eI-Spreading rails today caused a wreck on the St. Louis. Iron Mountain and Southern rail- way near Vulcan, Mo-, fifteen miles from here, in which thirty-one persons were injured, six seriously. The train, a south- bound passenger, known as the Hot Springs special, had left here about F hours previously.
 Seriously injured:
 Patrick Martin. Pocahontas, Ark; ". W. strothers, Des Arc, Ark; Dr. s. s. Baker, White. Ark; R. & Hays. Fayette, Mo. Mrs. J. W. Michaels, Little Rock, Ark; H. II. Rill. Little Rock. Ark
 It was stated at the general offices of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28
Important Jap Movement.

Mukden, September 26, via Pekin, Sep tember 2l.-The Russian cavalry west of the railroad report an important Jap anese movement with a threatened at tack. No change eastward is reported. Four Japanese divisions remain at Bent siaputze, three divisions are supposed to be near the Yentai mines, and two others wes of them. General Mistchenko re- ports that he penetrated to the Yentai mines and found only small attachments of Japanese there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28
M'coY GETS DECISION.
Fiqht With Sullivan Was Fierce From
 Start to Finish.

Los Angeles. Cal, September 27-kid Mccoy was given the decision over Jake .arwin" Sullivan of Boston at the end of the twenty-round contest at the paVh- ion tonight. The fight was fierce one from the start, both men taking advant- age of every rule that was short of ac- tual fouling. Mccoy punished Sullivan severely having his nose and mouth bleeding in every round after the fifth.
 Barring the unfair tactics of the men which did no damage, the fight was good one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28

the special guard of marines, two watch men had not been stationed at the stern of the vessel with loaded revolvers and instructed to fire at any suspicious ob- ject in the water. It Is believed that the obstruction was brought to the yard and placed in position from a boat.
 "As Is the custom when a large ship Is launched, divers went down to see that the ways were clear, They went down for the first time on Saturday and since the obstruction was found they have been making the most careful examination and were working there yesterday evening. They will be sent down for the hast time tomorrow morning before the ship Is launched and Naval Constructor Baxter, who has charge of the launching will be satisfied that everything Is all right be- fore he gives the signal which will send l the great battleship into the water"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28
EIks Are Not RenevoIent2

Madison, Wis, September 27.-The supreme court today rendered deci- sion holding that under Wisconsin laws the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of America is not a benevolent association, and therefore any property it holds is not exempt from taxation under the statutory pro- visions exempting benelovent associa- tiOn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28
THIRTY-ONE INJURED
 IN MISSOURI WRECK

the Iron Mountain route tonight that the accident was caused by the recent heavy
 rains The train is a fast special and was running well up to schedule time when the accident occurred. The baggage and chair cars, day coach and a sleeper left the rails and overturned. At the place where the accident occurred. the track is on a level with the surrounding coun- try so that the derailed cars did not roll down an embankment, and to this is attributed the fact that none were killed.
 A special train brought the injured to St. Louis and they were taken to hos pitals or to the homes of friends as they desired. Physicians who accompanied the relief train. stated tonight that in their opinion none of the injured would die.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28
PARTY MEN CALL ID GREET PAPKER Taggat Confcrs With Candidate
 for an Hour WILL STAY OVER TOMORROW Ex-Governor McMiIIan of Tennessee Calls and Renews Old Friendship. Connecticut Delegation Con-
 fident of Victory.
WILL STAY OVER TOMORROW

New York. September z7--Judge Par ker today met and conferred at length with democratic politicians from half a dozen states covering territory as far east as Connecticut and west to Cali fornia.
 His visit 10 New York is the third of a series. He arrived at 9:30 a. III. from Esopus and will not return before Thurs day noon at the earliest.
 In accordance with his custom, Judge Parker prohibited broad circulation of his plans for his New York visit and as a result had the forenoon clear to receive suan persons as came by appoint ment. During the afternoon he saw a number of delegates who learned of the judges presence through the democratic national committee. Fewer of Judge Par kers political managers called today than on the two previous occasions, but it is thought they will confer with the can didate on the succeeding days of his stay here
 Callers From Headquarters.
 Those who called from national head quarters were Chairman Thomas Tag gart, Delaney Nicol, vice chairman; Will liam F. Sheehan, chairman of the execu- tive committee; and George F. Parker, chairman of the literary bureau.
 Gen. Matthew c. Butler, formerly Uni ted States senator from South Carolina, called on Judge Parker today to con- graduate him on his letter of acceptance. General Miles, who expects to make sev- eral speeches in support of Parker. and ex-Governor Benton McMillln of Tennes- see, called during the afternoon. MT. Me- Millin is an old friend of Judge Parker. and will campaign for him. No dates of places to speak have yet been assigned to him.
 National Chairman Taggart spent an hour with Judge Parker talking over mat ters concerning the general campaign, but especially relating to Indiana. Illinois and Wisconsin. He will call on the judge again before he leaves the city.
 Among the afternoon callers were Col. Daniel Lamont Charles M. Preston, chairman of the Ulster county committee, which is the candidates home county; James B. Phelan, ex-Mayor of San Fran cisco. and a delegation from Connecti- cut.
 Members of the Connecticut delegation said they told Judge Parker that their state will go democratic, and that they are prepared to make good their claims.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28
Death Rate Is Very Small.

Toklo. September 2s.-u1 a. m.)-Unof- fical estimates place ne number of sick and wounded Japanese soldiers under treatment in Japan at 45,000. The mill itary hospitals at Tokio, Osaka and Hir- oshima contain 10000 each. Nine thous- and have recovered sufficiently to be sent to mountain and health resorts The system of handling and treating the sick and wounded is working splendidly, and the deat-- rate is exceptionally small
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28
TALKS ON PARkER's LETTER.
Speaker Cannon Accuses Democratic
 Candidate With Perversion.

Norfolk, Neb,, September 2s.-speaker Cannon finished busy day in Nebraska with an address at Norfolk tonight. He took for his subject the part of Judge Parkers letter of acceptance, referring to reciprocity, and openly charges the judge with perversion in his quotation of McKinleys speech O. reciprocity.
 The speaker charged Judge Parker with deliberately cutting out the protection point by President Mckinley in his Buff falo speech, and expressed a hope that New York had mo more great jurists who would deliberately pervert the lan- guage of a dead man to misrepresent what he .d when living"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28
Mine owner Is Killed.

Fl Paso, Tex, September 27.-In an attack which was made upon him to- day by his employees, owing to his re- fusal to increase their wages, Jesus Camille, a mine owner at Sabinal, Mexico, was shot and instantly killed. The mal who did the shooting was arrested. All of the others who made up the attacking party managed to escape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28
Colonel coIson is Dead.

Middlesboro, Ky, September T.--Col D. G. Coson. former congressman from tho Eighteenth district and colonel of the Fourth Kentucky regiment during the SpanIsh-American war. died here tonight. He was tal en suddenly III last night with nervous prostration and sank rapidly to the end. He was one of the most promt- nent republicans in the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28
Rhodes Scholarship Men Sail.

Boston, September 27.-Thirty-ive stu dents living in various states of the union who won the Cecil Rhodes scholarship for a course of study at Oxford univer- sity sailed today on the steamer Iverni for Liverpool Paul Nixon. one of the Massachusetts winners, wrote sometime ago to each other scholarship holder of the country suggesting that they sail from Boston The plan was adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28
Vessel is Not Damaged.

Titus. Fla, September 27.-Capt. F. Bro- ward of the tug Three Friends after examining the schooner Frances bound from Havana to Brunswick. Ga- which
 Is aground about sixteen miles north of this place says that the vessel Is intact and apparently not seriously damaged. and will be pulled off without difficulty. This boat was erroneously referred to last night as the Florence from Havana to Jacksonville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28
General Grant chanaes Post.

Chicago. September 27.-Brig. Gen. F. D. Grant relinquished command of the department of the Lakes here today and left for New York to assume command of the department of the east. General Grant will be succeeded in Chicago by Brig. Gen. Frederick Funston. at present in charge of the department of the Co., lumbia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28
Want Easing Point chanoed.

Chicago, September Committees representing the Central Freight asso- ciation and the Western Traffic asso- citation met today and discussed the advisability of changing the passing point for grain and grain products from the Mississipp: river to Chicago. The eastern are all in favor of the move. Western traffic men are divided O, the subject.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28
LAPS THREATEN
 EASTERN SIDE Ranking Movement Thought 10 be Under Way AN ATTACK IS THREATENED Entire Absence of News From Port Arthur Indicates That Much Closer Blockade is Being Main
 tained.
AN ATTACK IS THREATENED

Indications point to the imminence of a forward movement of the Japanese armies against the ISussiars at Tie Pass, Sin lintin and Mul<den. General Kuropat- kin is f3rtlfyirg Fnkoman, northeast of for the contingency of the evacuation of Sinmintin. Reports of a naval engage ment with the southeastern extremity of Salhalin are not verified; to the con- trary it Is believed the Vladivostok squad ron remains in the harbor.
 There is no news from Port Arthur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28
 Will Segregate Lepers.

Owing t1 prevalence of leprosy in the Philippine ielands the United States gov- ernment has been forced to set apart the Island of Culion In the province of Para qua for their detention. It is expected ly estimated at from 10,0Cj to S0,000-will be gathered on this island within a year though the task Is a very difficult one.
 They will be kept there to end their days under the care of guards who will prevent intermarriage among the unfor- tunates and endeavof to stamp out with this generation the lolthsome. disease. The leper colony will be hnder the super vision of Governor E. Y. Miller, who is here consulting with the bureau or in- sular affairs. Workmen are completing the buildings In which the governments wards will be housed and preparations are being made to undertake the un- pleasant task of tearing lepers away from their families.
 "Of course. the 1epers In the Philip pines will offer the same objection they offered in Hawaii to segregation but the duty of the government is clear If the lepers are allowed to live all over the islands marry the disease cannot be wiped out" said Governor Miller. Leprosy has existed Tn the Philippines since 1633 when the Japanese carried it Into the island.
 1t is said that the letter of Gen. Luke E. Wright, governor general of the Phil ippines was issued prematurely. It was the intention to hold it until the last week of the campaign ana Issue it with several other statements designed to help the republican cause at that time.
 Negro Is Enthusiastic.
 John c. Dancy, the negro recorder of deeds of the district, has returned to Washington after making Roosevelt speeches In Cleveland and Pittsburg Daney says the mention of President Roosevelt's name brought all the audi ence to their feet. the cheering being continued for several minutes"
 R. J. A. Foreman. treasurer of the West Virginia republican committee has resigned. He says he cannot support a ticket nominated In a campaign of in- sincerity and duplicity." Foreman says hundreds of prominent republicans all over the state feel as he does and will work against the party ticket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28
ALABAMA IS LOW.

} Mobile, September 27.-The Ala < } bama river has become so low that $
 } it has been declared unnavigable { } and river steamers will be laid up -
 } till a rise. The banks are lined with $
 } cotton and the low water will cause :
 } thousands of dollars loss. Old river } men say the condition Is unpreced- } ented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28
Hosiery Mill Destroyed.

: Harrisburg, Pa, September 2s.-Fire early this morning destroyed the four story hosiery mill of W. H. Sheaffer at Wiconisco mining town near here. to- gether with Il or 12 other buildings. The loss is estimated at $1O0,006
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28
SENTENCE IS PASSED.
Mexicans Who Killed Americans Are
 Convicted of the Crime.

Boston. September 27.--William T. Way of this city was informed today by Her bert H. D. Pierce, third assistant secre- tary of state, that the Mexican authori- ties has passed sentence upon the per- sons concerned in the murders of MT. Ways brother, Clarence, and Edward B. Latimer, another American citizen. The United States consul at Mazatlan reports to the state department that Francisco Castro has been sentenced to death; Her molao Torres, the alcade of Augua Cal ciene de Waca, the town where the trag- edy occurred. to ten months imprison- ment and a fine of 800 pesos, and Fidelio Carrasco to eight months imprisonment. Way and Latimer were killed July 19.
 Washington, September 27-It is prob able that some time may elapse before the sentence imposed by the Mexican court of first instance upon the murder CTS of Way and Latimer will be put into effect The laws of Mexico permit an ap- peal to be taken from the decision of the court. and doubtless the counsel for the men implicated already have availed themselves of this privilege. The case, therefore, may be dragged through sev- eral tribunals before the verdict is con- firmed and the sentences executed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28
FAIRBANKS ENDS
 HIS MONTANA TRIP
PRACTICALLY THE ENTIRE PoPU- LAYTON OF TOWNS PASSED THROUGH TURNS TO HEAR THE CANDIDATE.

Butte. Mont, September 27.-With a speech at Anaconda, Mont, late last night and two in this city tonight, sena- tor Fairbanks concluded his second day in Montana. The Itinerary of today cov- cred the line of the Northern Pacific from Billings to this point, and the party passed from the upper Yellowstone coun- try into the Gallatin valley, crossing the continental divide and arriving at Butte very little after schedule time.
 In addition to Anaconda and Butte, stops for speeches were made at Big Timber Livingston, Bozeman and White Hall At all of these places except Boze- man, practically the entire population turned out to welcome the vice presiden- tial candidate, and his associates, and the exception at Bozeman was caused by misunderstanding of the time of ar- rival.
 The Panama canal question was among the Issues discussed at the Anaconda meeting by Senator rairbanks and on that point he said:
 ..The opposition condemns the methods by which the President secured the nec- essary right and franchises to construct and maintain the Panama canal, but they cheerfully accept the fruit of his efforts, and promise to carry on the great work. The President acknowledges the inde- pendence of the people of Panama in the proper exercise of his constitutional powers"
 White Hall, Mont, September 27.-The only approach to an accident that has oc- cured on senator Fairbanks tour occur red today at Dogan In this state. It con sisted in breaking off of the steps on one s'de of the private car Edgemore There was a brief stop at this point and the lower step was let down. and when the train started, It struck the station plat form. Colonel Randall st pod on the steps, hut escaped without injury.
 Senator Fairbanks was still standing on the station platform and did not try to enter the car until the train came to a full stop Agasn.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-12-02
JAMES LINDSAY GORDON.

The death of Mr.. James Lindsay
Gordon, which took place ON the night
of Nov, 29th. in New York city from
pneumonia, will be heard with I'M
feigned sorrow by all who knew him.
Brilliant, versatile, Of engaging man
ner, and splendid person, gifted in
speech and thought, charming to a
degree in all those graces which are
the heritage Of exalted manhood, he
stood out among his fellows at an alt1-
tude seldom equalled # indeed it could
ever be surpassed. In the very zenith
of physical and mental manhood, with
that portion of the time usually allot-
ted to man yet before him, when by
reason of experience and teaching his
best life efforts remained to be accom-
plished, his meteorie light went out
and closed career which held as many
possibilities and as much of the fire Of
genius, as any son of Virginia soil, wht
has engaged public attention IN many
years. Fl aving seen and known him
having listened with profound enjoy
ment and admiration to his elOluence
we sorrowfully lay this, our humble
tribute, upon his beir, and mingle gu
grief with those who mourn.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-12-02

One thing of interest touching Rus
aia's attitude toward the United States
b efore the present war with Japan,
has been revealed by an interview
with captain of marines had within
the la st few days. This captain was
on board the Oregon during the Boxer
uprising in China. During that time
the Oregon ran aground off one of the
numerous shoals south of Port Arthur
and her hull was punctured. The near
est port was Port Arthur, and request
was made of the Russian government
to allow the vessel to dock at that
port. The request was declined, the
excuse for declining being that they had
no dock there sufficiently large to per
NIT. This, subsequent events and
knowledge of their docking facilities
show to have been absolutely untrue
The japanese, however, no sooner thar
they heard of the accident sent an(
proffered their docks, and the proffel
was accepted and the ship repaired il
the japanese docks.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-12-02

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" StauntOn. Va, Nov. %, 1901.
The Western State Hospital. a Corporation
VS.
J. G. s. Myers, ct ais.
All parties interested i'll the above enti-
tied cause, now pending in the Circuit
Court OF Augusta county, Virginia, Take
Notice, that, pursuant to decree of said
court, there entered of date November IS,
1901, 1 shall, at my Office in StauntOn, Vir-
ginia, on
December the 22nd 1904,
proceed to ascertain and report
/. An account showing the true amount
of the debt asserted by the plaintiff in this
cause;
2 An account of the transactions of N.
&. Watts. late Sheriff OF Augusta county,
and as such administrator of Jacob N.Y.
ers. deceased. and particularly the facts
| in connection with the release made by
| him of the Vendors Lien mentioned in
the Bill;
3. An account showing the transactions
of J. e. s. Myers. Committee of Jacob
Myers, with the estate of his ward:
4. An account of the property to which
Jacob Myers was entitled at the time of
his death
S. An account showing the rights, if
any, of the plaintiff as creditor of Jacob
Myers deceased, in the farm known as
Poplar Grove Farm. ard an account of the
rents and profits of said farm during the
time Jacob Myers was in the Western
State Hospital;
6. Any other matters deemed pertinent.
etc. HENRY W. HOLT,
Commissioner in Chancery.
Timberlake & Nelson. M
John N. Opie. pf nov25 At
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-12-02
VANITY FAIR.
Return Thanks ito Those who Aided
$3.50 Cleared.


At a. recent called meeting OF the
aides Auxiliary to the Y. M. G. A.,
at which the accounts of Vanity Fair
werc cast up, the following resolution
was adopted:
In view of the fact that the great
success of Vanity Fair was due as well
to the generosity of friends OF the I.
M. G. A.. who are not here present as
| TO our own members, be it resolved
that we express to them our gratitude
for and appreciation of the service
they have rendered;
TO the people of stanton for their
contributions and patronage;
II To the Staunton SPECIATOh
AND VINDICATOR and the Dis
patch and News for advertising;
To Messrs. Van Pelt, Shultz, and
Stoneburner s. Prufer for printing;
| To Messrs. Blackburn, Lambert:
Fretwell, and Huffman, for erection OF
booths;
| TO Mr.. j. W. Spencer of Lexington,
for his entertainments;
TO Miss Walter for the children .
TO Miss Emily Moore for the delight
full concert;
To all who took part IN tue N"flou0
entertainments; A..
To Mr.. Thos. Beardsworth for the
, orchestra and the Guitar and Mando'
lin club of the V. s. D. B;
To Mr.. W. D. Hoge, secretary OF ! :.
M. C, A.. for bis assistance in too many
ways to be enumerated.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
The following is the report of Mrs.
Frank T. Holt, cha irman OF the hnaIce
committee.
: Cash subscribed, $172 80.
Receipts from children's entertain
ment, the 18th, $7.55. ,o..
Receipts from concert on the l6tb
4 $4105. ,-
a Receipts from MRS. Wigs" on 18th
e $3.50. ,e.,
. Receipts from "Mrs Wiggs"on 18th
$500. ,o..
: Receipts from MRS. Wigs" on 10th
d $25 rs. -.
h Receipts from bazaar door. $l!7 AZ.
Receipts from 'Wayside Inn" Mrs
Hutchinson, chairman, So n:
= Receipts from restaurant, Mrs. klni
y chairman, $4,000. ~ v
3 Receipts from Old Curiosity Shor
Mrs. Lang chairman, $1O3 IL.
+ Receipts from Midsummer Night
{, Dream. Mrs. Alexander chairman
y $780, 90. NJ.
I'll Receipts from Arabian Nights, Mrs
- Sprinkel chairman, $114.N.
" Receipts from Christmas Carol, re
y SPOTS chairman, $l15.OO.
i, Total, 81, 034 rs
v Expenses, to booths, printing, etc
o $4,000.
- Net, 1910 25.
le Of this amount $67S was used topa.
II a note, 5000 was voted to pay the SEE
rotary of the association salary dut
and enough money was donated by To
Ladies' Auxiliary to make the remalnt
&c er of 800, and this was paid on $5(
7e bond, which is now being taken up.
a At Mrs. Wigs" Friday, the 25tl
a the sum of $65.74 was realized. on
:. half of which was. given to the King
H. Daughters Hospital, and one half
q the Ladies Auxiliary.