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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-02

miles. began after midnight. A force of
$50 expert machinists accomplished the
work without the slightest hitch or delay,
and tonight the same machines were set
ting up the paper that did similar work
fifteen hours earlier three miles away.
In special edition published today to
celebrate the occupancy of the building
there is an elaborate description of its
construction and equipment. Among the
features mentioned in this connection is
that the building is the city's tallest
structure,r from base TO top being 81
stories, with an extreme height of 476
feet; that a new record In steel tonnage
has been made in its construction, and 1t
contains a larger percentage of steel to
cubical contents than any other office
building, having at the same time the
strongest and stiffest steel frame struc-
ture of similar dimensions ever erected. 1t
contains a thirty-ton girder, the largest
in any office building. and in its construc-
tion, $4,000 field-driven rivets were used.
fiftyfoot railway runs obliquely
through It's basement without contact at
any point.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-02
Russian Vessels Run Blockade.

Che Foo, January l. 9:15.-Four Rus
sian torpedo boat destroyers. the Skory,
Stratni, Vlastni and Serdity, accompanied
by a large launch, arrived here this morn
ing from Port Arthur.
Two other destroyers are reported TO
have gone to Tsingtau, the activity re-
ported aboard these craft seeming to In
dicate an intention of putting to sea
again.
What appears to be Japanese destroy
ers can be seen with the aid of glasses in
the dim distance.
A bundle of dispatches was sent ashore
from one of the destroyers. The captain
of the Stratni says that they left Port
Arthur because it had been impossible
for ships to live in the harbor since the
Jananese captured 203 Meter Hill.
The destroyers encountered no Japanese
warships en- route to this port. For the
mast five days the Japanese are reported
to have been storming Port Arthur on all
sides.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-02

ing with its breast the hammering of
500 pound shells which split even the
rocks and went through 18-inch steel like
PAPER Who but Providence can save us
from these thunder bolts? We do not
expect Baltic fleets, we do not expect re-
lief, but we can fight to the death. What
Port Arthur goes through it is impos-
sible to describe, but Russia will know
what her sons here suffered. 1t is past
human genius to paint or describe Port
Arthur's sufferings as they really are
The High Hill lighting, according to
the Novikrai, lasted sixteen days until
December g. when death, which had had
no rest for sixten days, ceased 1t work" !"
The only other mention of the fleet of
the copies of the Novikrai received here.
is the feeling of helplessness with which
every one saw ship after ship succumb
to the huge Japanese shells.
Barashoff Langa, huntmaster of the
Czar and Superintendent of the Red
Cross at Port Arthur. has had a confer
ence with the Japanese with reference to
the protection of hospitals from shells.
The conference resulted in making the
Red Cross flag larger. and also in paint
ing the Red Cross on the sides of the
hospitals.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-02
AWFUL CRIME CHARGED TO
NEGRO4HELD AT MEMPHIS

Memphis, January 1.-Captured tonight
by posse of his own race, General Bone,
a half-witted negro, is now in legal Gus
tody here charged with one of the most
brutal crimes In the police history of this
region. Left as the protector of Matte
Maben, q middle-aged woman, att her
cabin five miles north of this city, while
her husband and daughter were attending
a midnight celebration of the new year,
Bone shot her in the face, beat her into
state of unconsciousness with a billet of
wood, then dragged her from the house
and seizing an axe from wood pile, split
open her SKULL after which he assaulted
the lifeless body Later he dragged the
corps to a creek half mile distant and
threw it into the stream.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-02
PORT ARTHUR NOW ALMOST
IN CLUTCHES or THE laps
MORE IMPOR TANT FORTS
CAPTURED BY THE .JAPS

january 1-Folo~ng the
Mountain Saturday morning the Japanese today captured up
of the entire line between Rhung Mountain and
Housanyentao.
he
part dslodeng enemy occupied
Rhuns Panluna
mi hands,
right which commenced bombardment
occupied height South of Housanyentao at o'clock"
in TOXIC
S Russian
limits of end and numbers
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The screams Of the woman, who had ev-
identity battled hard for her life, judging
from the appearance of her room attract
ed tardy attention. The news of the
crime spread rapidly and scores of me-
groes gathered on the scene The body
of the woman, entirely nude was found
by dragging the creek. After searching
the woods all day for her slayer, Bone
was found in the creek bottom tonight.
A reward Of nearly 800 contributed by the
negroes had been offered for Bones ap-
prehension.
The negro was turned over to the coun-
ty authorities and locked up at the jail.
There was some talk of lynching among
the rescuing posse, but nothing came
of 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-02

Toxic. January 1.-Tne lines of the bloc
kade of Port Arthur have been reduced,
according to a proclamation signed by
Admiral Togo, which was Issued today
The new line commences at the south
head of Talienwan and runs southwest
torly. clearing Dalny to the south head
of South BAY. All Liatung westward
OF the line is included In the blockade.
Evidently it is intended to open Dalny
to foreign shipping, but for the present
only vessels having special permission
will be admitted. The new blockade Is
effective today.
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Hold New Years Ceremony.

Toxic, January 1.-The Emperor and
Empress held brilliant New Years GER
emony at the palace today. From early
this morning they received an audience
of Japanese statesmen and peers and
naval and military officers. who offered
their homages in order Of precedence The
more prominent officials received the dip
lomatic corps at o'clock D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-02
A,c;.nt Fountain is UAearthed.

Mexico City. January LIN excavating
for the foundation of the new National
Theatre. an ancient fountain has been
found covered with hierogylphics and fig
,,res of Indian warriors, priests, etc. The
foundations of some ancient buildings Of
great size also were discovered. The
fountain will be placed in the National
N,sAum.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-02
Russian Vessels at Che Foo.

Che Foo, January 2.-(6 a. m.)-When
the fog which prevailed here this MORN
ing had slightly lifted. 1t was seen that
two Russian torpedo boat destroyers were
in this harbor. later clearing of the
atmosphere showed a total of four Rus
sian torpedo boat destroyers and one
launch in the harbor. A bundle of dis
patches were sent ashore by the Rus
slams.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-02
Mavor Of jackson Dies.

Jackson. Miss, January L-Oliver Cliff
ten, three times Mayor of Jackson. died
here this morning at 2 o'clock. When he
died he had only been Mayor two hours
oil his last term. He qualified yesterday
while in bed. He was 81 year Of age.
and came from q very prominent Missis-
sippi family.
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Run over and kiIIed.

st. Vincent. January 1.-William Sym
ington. manager and director of the West
Indian fruit syndicate. and promoter
of the West Indian and Plmouth fruit
trade, and DIR. T. Murray were acciden-
tally run over and killed on December
30 by freight train on the railway In
the fruit packing shed in Port Of Spain.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-02
REVOLUTION is UNSUCCESSFUL.
Leaders of Movement in Colombia Are
Put In Prison.

Panama, January 1.-Advices from Co
lombia report that the revolution mas
been unsuccessful, and that General
JOAQUIN Kelz and Gonzales Valencia, who
were at the head of the movement, and
others, have been imprisoned.
President Reyes has issued a manifesto
to the Archbishop approving of his con-
duct
Generals Uribe-Uribe, Lucas and Ca
bailero have been appointed ministers 10
Brazil, Argentina and Venezuela respec-
lively.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-02
Mexican Exposition is Delayed.

Mexico City, January 1.-The Mexican
permanent exposition. which 1t was ex-
pected would be opened on January l,
will not open until February II. The
buildings are being stocked with exhibits
which have been delayed in arrival The
English and Japanese exhibitors so far
lead as to number and value OF ex-
hibits
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-02
Many Russians Buried in Debris.

Headquarters Third Japanese Army, via
fusan, December s1.-The fort on Sung
shu Mountain was captured at II o'clock
In the morning. Tho works were mined
and exploded at 10 a. M, many Russians
oeing Killed and buried In the debris.
lhose VINO remained in the fort were cap
tured. There was little opposition to
the attack The norteast section of the
Tort was destroyed affordng cover for
the assaulters. The japanese now hold
Iorts guarding the entire western half
of the eastern fort ridge.
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Follow Up Their Successes.

TOXIC, January 1.-O;30 D. m)-lt is re-
ported that the Japanese are following I'm
their successes as an aftermath of tba
capture of Rhlung and Sungshu Mo,,n-
tains. They have captured the obserya-
tioh fldge behind Sungshu Mountain,
shgnt resistance being shown by the Rus
SANS. 1t is reported tina the losses of the
assaultlng party on the attack on Sung
shn Mountain were small Every lndica-
uop points to material weakening of
the defensive power of the garrison at
Port Arthur
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By the Capture Of Two More
Important Forts the Cit-
ideI Seems Doomed
FEEBLE RESISTENCE WAS
OFFERED TO The ATTACKS
One Hundred and Sixty Russians Are
Buried in the Debris Caused by
Explosion of Mines by
the Japanese.

Toxic January 2.-Q0 a. m.)-The Japa-
nese stormed and captured Mantai YES
ieday (SunGay)
Wantai Hill is situated in about tho
center of the semi-circle of forts north
OF Forth Arthur between the ANTI Noun
tain Fort, the Sungshu Fort Its cap
ture divides the eastern fortified ridge.
The japanese In August unsuccessfully
attacked this hill.
TOXIC, January III a. MA telegram
from the besieged army of Port Arthur
received today says:
Through an opening at the entrance
into the bomb-proof in the gorge at
Shungshu Mountain, all the entombed
Russians were gradually brought out.
The rescued number two officers and over
sixteen men. According to the prisoners
about 100 corpses are buried under the
debris, caused by the explosion of our
mines The trophies taken include field
ana machine guns, not yet enumerated.
AT o'clock Saturday morning our
sapping body in front of the east fort.
ON Panlung Mountain. blew up part
OF the old Shinese Wall. and are now
constructing defence works there
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CUT
BETWEEN THE FORTS.
Preparing to Evacuate.

Headquarters of the Third Japanese
Army, January l. via Fusan.-The Rus
slams are preparing to evacuate their en-
tire position east of Port Arthur.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-02
Departure Of Squadron Postponed.

Port Said, January l.-Tne departure OF
Rear Admiral Borovsky's third division
of the second Pacific squadron has been
postponed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-02
Rheims Cardinal is Dead.

rheims, January 1.-Cardinal Benedict
Mary Langenieux, Archbishop of Rheims.
!. dead. aged so years. He was created
\ Cardinal In 1856
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-02
is AMONG GREAT SIEGES
OF THE WORLDS HISTORY
Within Past Few Days important
Forts Have Yielded in Rapid Sue
cession Until the End Seems
Near At Hand.

Toxic, January 2.-(1o a. m.)-The
following cable has been received from
General Nos::
a received a letter relating to sur
render from General StoesseI, the COM
mander of the Port Arthur garrison
Sunday right at 9 o'clock"
The news that the Russian forces at
Port Arthur have been reduced to such
strait that at last the heroic comman-
der has been forced to propose surrender
follows up a month of reverses.
The siege began almost With the firing
eleven months ago. and when perhaps the
greatest stronghold in the world was
garrisoned by 10000 Russian soldiers, sup
ported by formidable squadron of mod
ern battleships, cruisers and torpedo
boats. The warships have been destroy
ed or dispersed until but a few torpedo
boats remain in the harbor. The garri-
son at latest accounts had been reduced
to about 5000 men.
FORTS ARE TAKEN IN
RAPID SUCCESSION.
On December 4 High (203 Meter) Hill,
one of the most commanding positions in
the series of forts held by the Russians
was captured by the japanese after a
sever fight in which the loss on both
sides was enormous. 1t was from this
hill that the death blows were dealt to
the warships that were then remaining
in the harbor. and afterwards the Japa-
nese guns were trained upon the town
and such forts as were within range.
On December 10 the Kekwan Fort was
taken by the Japanese, affording them
another advantageous position from
which to assail other forts IN the chain
of defences. Mining and sappng were
important factors in the capture of this
position. as they were in the capture
of Rihlung Fort on Decent er 10.
COMMUNICATION CUT
BETWEEN THE FORTS.
These captures served to cut the COM
munication between the Laoti fort des-
tined to be the last ditch of the defen-
ders, and a great part of the chain of
fcrts From the hour of the fall of East
Kekwan, events have seemed to be has
tening to their elimination, for on De-
cember 81 Sungshu mountain fell into the
hands Of the Japanese, and only a few
hours later the "H' fort, another strong
position, was captured
The report that the non-combatants of
Port Arthur had been accorded asylum
behind Liaotie Mountain, may have been
al indication that the Japanese comman-
der foresaw that the surrender of the
Russians within very brief time was
assured.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-12

A smooth book agent selling an en-
cyclopedia attempted to work a slick
scheme on number of the teachers of
Decatur county last week. He first
visited the county superintendent Of
fee and secured list of all teachers
who are teaching this year who were
not thus engaged last year, some 46, and
then went to each of them and inform
ed them that he had been specially sent
to sell them set Of books by county
superintendent Hutchinson. Just how
many he succeeded in persuading to
place orders is not known, but County
Superintendent Hutchinson is naturally
feeling little wroth that his name
should be used in such manner He
desires to give due notice to the teach
ers of Decatur county that whenever an
agent comes into this county with a
book to sell which he desires the teach
ers to buy, each teacher will receive a
communication direct from him on the
subject. He does not authorize any
agent to make use of his name to secure
orders. Teachers should be on their
guard and not let an INSCRIPTIONS
agent work them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-12
NOTICE OF FINAL REPORT.

In the District Court of Iowa, in and for Decatur
county, Iowa. No. Probate
In the estate OF +. Bellamy, deceased.
To Mrs. Geo Davis, Nancy Gilbert, Ben Belamy
Mrs. Willis Frost, Iowa Stanley, Mrs Jas Trisler
Elizabeth Kentner, d. Bellamy, and A. J. Bethany
You are hereby notified that the undersigned l. N
Clark. executor of the estate OF E. Beomy deceased
has filed his final report therein i'll the Office of the Clerk
Of the District Court in and for the aforesaid county
and has asked for its approval and his discharge
from further duty responsibility therein and that
said report and application for discharge will come
on for hearing before the court aforesaid at Leon
10 the 3lst day of October A. ID. 1905, at which
time and place you appear and show cause il any
you have, why said final report should not he APP
proved and the undersigned discharged from any
furthur duty or responsibility therein.
l. ~ CLARK
SGT Execu or.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-12

Last week fifteen cent local was
placed in THE REPORTER advertising for
a pearl set stick pin which was lost by
Mrs. j. l.. Young. Within a few hours
after the paper was printed a pin answer
ing the description was brought to the
office by little Mary Armstrong, but it
proved not to be the one lost by Mrs
Young, which however was also brought
in a few hours later by VIM. Phillips, OF
Clark & McClelland's store, who had
found it in the street. Mrs. Young was
greatly pleased at securing her pin
which she valued as keepsake, and we
have also another pearl set stick pin at
TIE REPORTER office which is unclaimed
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-12
Blankets and Such

No little scrimpy blankets here All
good generous sizes Even the cheap cot
ton blankets are good and big. Want
you to see this blanket stock whether you
trade here or not. Prices range in cottons
from soc to $500 In woods from S.. SO
to 5000. Big stock Of Comforts and Bed
Spreads, Ready made Pillows, Sheets and
Pillow Cases.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-12
Children's Shoes

Only one way to cut your shoe ex-
penses and that's to buy the best you can
for the money you spend. The busy little
feet wear out the best shoes quickly
enough. Don't pay you to buy cheap and
therefore poor shoes. Would pay US to
sell the shoddy sort only you wouldn't
come here for shoes again if we did. Bring
your sizes in and let us show you the
shoes
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-12

The Farmers & Traders State Bank is
presenting to their friends and
customers handy little volume of one
hundred pages, in which are condensed
a copy of Iowa laws and legal forms pre-
pared for the use of farmers, mechanics
and business men. The book is compil-
ed by Hon. Lawrence DeGraff, assistant
attorney general Of Iowa, and the book
will prove valuable to those who re-
ceive copy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-12
Grown-Ups Shoes

New shoes for ladies this week
Heavy half double soles, plump firm kid
uppers. Round full toe with patent tip.
Price $500. Best all around every day
and Sunday shoe we're acquainted with.
Ask to see them. New "Royal Blues for
men at $3.50 per pair. "Kroo'' calf work
shoes made from soft medium weight
stock $1.85. Mems Magnet calf shoes,
light uppers, heavy soles, at $2.oo
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-12

We again call the attention of our
correspondents to the fact that items
received on Wednesday cannot be put
in type in time for that weeks issue.
Items must be received at THE RE-
PORTER Office not later than Tuesday.
Several interesting letters must be
omitted again this week, b. ing received
Wednesday morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-12
Ladies and Misses Goats

Another lot Of new ones came in Mon
day. Looks like black wrap season to
US. Selling a few browns and tans, but
mostly blacks in ladies garments. Misses
and childrens go out in blues and browns.
Ladies AZ and IS inch wraps $500 to
$1,000. Misses and children's long coats
$3.50 to $3.50. Second floor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-12

James r. Bowsher, Of Leon, was a
Humeston visitor last Sunday. Mr..
Bowsher is the junior member of the
firm of Bowsher & Bowsher, one of the
largest implement and harness firms in
Southern Iowa. The firm enjoys trade
extending over all Of Decatur county,
part of Wayne and Rirggold, and two
counties in Missouri, their large bust
ness having been built up in the last
few years by constant hustle and con-
tinual use of the newspapers as adver-
Using mediums Humeston Advocate.
While in Humeston Mr.. Bowsher pur-
chased stock of implements owned by
G. e. Buchanan, and has consolidated
them with their big store in Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-12

From and after this date parties
desiring to talk over the phone to en-
ployees in THE REPORTER office will be
required to do so outside of working
hours. We regret to be compelled to
make this rule, but the numerous calls
in this line each day which requires
some one to stop work to walk to the
phone, and then call some one else
from their work to talk to some friend,
takes up too much Of the editor and
working force.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-12

Old good natured Tom Guthrie came
over from Beaconsfeld and bought
one of Bowsher & Rowsher's best har-
ness. A long distance to come but Tom
says it pays.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-12
At Hurst'S
Special Black Petticoats

Made from fast black satin finished
sateens. All lengths 80 to A. Ruff1es
are tapped on and all seams are felled and
finished
10 inch double ruffle hounce. ... ooc
p inch umbrella f1ounce ........ $I.25
II inch hounce, 4 ruf1les and dust
ruffle ............... .$1.25
26 inch sunburst founce. $2.oo
ID inch hounce cluster ruffles. $500
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-12
Ladies'
Ready to wear Skirts

Three special lots Of walking skirts.
Nearly all sizes. New styles.
Neatly made Repellent skirts $3.50
Stylish Melton skirts $500
HandsomeC. P. Skirting skirts. -. $3.50
All of these numbers come in black,
navy blue and brown. They are correctly
made and will hang right and wear we'll
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-12

Jed and Emma Jean Carlton with a
carefully selected company of metr-
epolitian actors will open the regular
season at the opera house on Saturday
evening Oct. 14th presenting their new
scenic production ellis Fathers Sin" a
beautiful story protrayed in four acts
that reaches the center of the heart.
Strong in dramatic action, rich in senti-
ment, bubbling over with bright
sparkling comedy, staged entire with
beautiful special scenery. The reputa-
tion of the CARTONS is too we'll known to
require any comment suffice to say their
company appearing in the opening bill
is guarantee of the worth of the
play and assures full house. Secure
your seats early. Seats are on sale at
Van Werden's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-12

Just as we'll buy your wall paper now
when you can buy it at soc on the 81 at
w. G. Stempel & Cos. 1t will keep
till spring if you don't want to use it
now
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-12

A pleasant surprise party was held at
the home of Mrs. Little near Pleasanton
on Wednesday evening of last week in
honor of her daughter Pearls twenty
second birthday. After spending the
evening with music and games, about
10 o'clock Mrs. Little called the guests
to the dining room where oysters and
cake were served. Many beautiful
presents were presented to Miss Pearl
and all departed for their homes at a
late hour wishing her many happy re-
turns of the day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-12

w. j. or Jasper Dale with his family
has been visiting his old Decatur
county friends after an absence of
six years. During his absence he has
prospered and likes his new home very
much and is enjoying life, and with this
motto still in view, that man is a long
time dead, he bought and shipped to
Jefferson, Oklahoma, at a freight ex-
pense of S15.60, one of Bowsher & Bow
sher's new English Velie Surries. Jas
per thinks that implements and buggies
are sold with less margins in Decatur
county than with him.