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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02
Chances of Barons.

'.The Birmingham baseball team looks better to me right now than it has at any time this season." said well known local enthusiast yesterday. "If we only had one more good pitcher and another good hitting outfelder I would think our present team had a chance with any in the league with special reference to New Orleans.
 Where are you going to get better hitting infeld than Vaughan. Niles, Montgomery and Alleock, and with Clark or Stultz pitching and Matthews catching, where will you find better hitting team than we have all round? Smiley Ander- son Is not a weak hitter by any means. ard Wagner is liable to make a bingle and time he goes up to bat. Then there Is Carlos Smith whom we all know can hit a few. I tell you we are now cer- tain to finish in the first division unless something very unlocked for happens"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

I with the doxology and an address by the
 bishop. It will probably be re-opened with
 the familiar words. "Boys, come up and
 have something on the house." The Sub way Tavern did not pay. It was a bad
 venture. The scriptural texts on it's walls
 and its atmosphere of bogus piety no doubt discouraged veteran topers and failed to attract light drinkers. Rum and
 religion" never would mix well and prob
 ably never will
 A centenarian died in Kentucky at the advanced age of 105 years. He drank
 "good' whisky all his life and indulged in three sprees year. He was an in- veterate smoker and had thirty chill
 dren. His record was not half bad. Russell Sage has lost his cat. A man ] can't watch the ticker all the time and
 keep an eye on his pets. There were several reasons why the
 Hon. Hoke Smith of Georgia did not at tend the reunion of the Smith family at
 Peapack, N. J. One of them was the Hon. Clark Howell.
 A flood of peace poems has broken loose. Mir Kipling, who is official on such oc-
 casions, has not yet had anything cabled over.
 News note: 1.-TWO suspicious looking characters were seen hurrying rapidly
 through side street last evening about
 dusk. They made their way to water tank with hats pulled over their eyes
 and were seen to board a freight train going west" They were probably insur- ance men trying to avoid an investigation. There are heroes of peace as well as war. The doctors who are risking their lives so nobly in New Orleans and the fever-infected towns of Louisiana and
 Mississippi are displaying a courage and devotion to humanity that might make
 the boldest soldier quail There is dif-
 ference-heroes will tell you so-in facing
 rain of shot and shell on a battle field or charging breastworks, while the ex-
 ample of one's fellows calls every chiv-
 alrous impulse into play, and in bat
 ting with an insidious disease that
 strikes surely and brings a horrible death. Four doctors have thus far suc-
 cumbed in New Orleans. Dr. Berry was the first and 1t is source of congratula- tion that he recovered. Dr. Max Landry, Dr. l.. A. Meraux and pr. J. T. Wolfe are now suffering from the disease. Other , doctors are making heroic efforts to stay
 on their feet in spite of Illness. The quail
 tiles displayed by the physicians who are fighting yellow jack entities them
 to the respect and admiration of the
 world.
 About the only persons of prominence
 who did not send messages of congratula-
 ton to President Roosevelt when the
 news was announced at Portsmouth were Johann Hoch and James Hazen Hyde. VERSATILE MIR. ROOSEVELT. He can discourse with eloquence On topics of the day, And to prevent race suicide He can point out the way. In literature and ''roughing it'' He also takes great pride, While he has lately worked for peace, As 'twere, upon the side. He's fought Dit and shot a bit, He's made the trusts feel hot, In politics and poetry He's Johnny-on-the-Spot. In fact, there's nothing on the list The President cannot do. He's all to the good and versatile, American and true bluel PAUL COOK
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

be turning out its normal output of coal For some time the strike has cut down its production. but conditions all over tho district are now said to be normal
 Surplus stocks of iron in the south are growing smaller. Much of that in the sloss-sheffield yards has already been sold and only awaits consumers or ders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02
Castro's War Plans.

President Castro of Venezuela pro poses to make war regardless of rela- tive sea or war power. He despises the Monroe doctrine. It is too patron izing to suit him, and he dislikes all Anglo-Saxons. He is in truth endeav- bring tc organize z Spanish American league against t'(e doctrine and the protection pretenstons of this country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02
About Persons.

T. H. Aldrich left Birmingham last night for Chattanooga and vicinity on a business trip.
 T. II. Jones of Union Springs Is in the city.
 Phiestly Toulmin of Lehigh, Blount county, was here yesterday.
 J. ". Worthington of Sheffield was in Birmingham last night.
 I. w Hill of Montgomery state super intendent of education is at the Hillman. Roger B. Atkinson of Atlanta is at the Hillman. He is associated with the Southern Bell Telephone company
 Mrs. p. c. Stevens has arrived in New York city from her European trip, and will be home in Birmingham Monday night.
 Judge Thomas R. Roulhae, United States attorney of Sheffield. returned last night from Naragansett Pier, where he has heen attending the meeting of the Amer ican. Bar association. Judge Roulhac Is at the Morris.
 w. c. Klein of Anniston is in the city.
 Frank B. Briclen of Luverne. Is at the Morris.
 MT. and Mrs. T. A. Gleason of Green wood, Miss. are in the city.
 w A. Billingath of Montgomery, was at the Morris last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02
COST OF THE VAR TO JAPAN
History of the War-1eo4.

History of the War-1904. February 6-Japan broke off diplomatic relations with Russia. February 7-Japanese seize Masanpho and landed troops in Corea. February S-Admiral Togo attacks Rus sian fleet of Port Arthur; disables three ships.
 February 9-Japanese sink two Russian ships off Chemulpo, Corea.
 February 9-Bombardment of Port Ar thur.
 February 13-Sea battle off Port Arthur; battleship sunk.
 April 2e to May 2-Battle of the Yalu won by General Kuroki.
 May S0-Japanese capture Port Dalny. June 23-Sortie of Russian squadron fails.
 August b-Japanese capture outer de- lenses of Port Arthur.
 August 14-Defeat of vladivostok squad ron.
 August 25-Baltic fleet sails from Cronstadt.
 September s-Russian army retires from Lao Yang.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02
Servant Question.

s'Now that the servant question is causing so much trouble in Birmingham. I have suggestion which may offer a solution to it,' said Judge Feagin yester- day. My suggestion is that we strictly enforce the laws in regard to vagrancy, larceny and gamblinaA These laws, strict Iy enforced. would not only give plenty of help, such as it is, but would make better citizens of idlers. thieves and gam blers.
 T would also suggest that our boys and girls be raised to more industrious life. Let them be raised to take a pride in doing something that may be neces- sary. instead of raising them to believe that they are above work.
 ''There is an old saying. and never has there been truer one. that an idle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

Fairbanks attitude while the Pres ident was on the submarine must have been study In facial expression. but come to think about 1t the long states man from Indiana was not notified that the President had gone down on the Plunger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

It is reported that grasshoppers GOV cred the rails of a traction road in Ohio so thickly that car slipped up and caused wreck There Is quota tion to the effect that truth is stranger than fiction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

The 61,0o0 bogus names on the Phil adelphia registry lists are still there, open to public inspection. They are sad commentary on republican in- stitutions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 No man is wise to his own children.
 A man can gain a lot of public confi- dence by not going into politics.
 Some women seem to show more of themselves by their dressing than by their undressing.
 It is awful easy to think what a lot of money you would give away in charity when you haven't got 1t.
 A girls idea of an interesting man is one she can keep making love to her when she tells him he mustn't.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

The Japs set out to capture Port Arthur, drive the Russians out of Man churia and Corea, and to destroy Rus- sian power in the Far East, and they did it to a finish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

Mobile enters upon the new trade year hopeful and optimistic. and 1t has good grounds for optimism in general. It is Alabama's one port, and that is glory enough.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

Neither the Russians nor the Japan ese are satisfied by the peace terms, but the two nations will be able to get along better for that very reason.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

The recognition of the independence of Norway is not nearly so speedy as the recognition of Panama was.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

This country has more school teach CTS than it has lawyers, preachers and doctors, and the teachers lead all the rest in good works.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

It is sea level or high level in Wash ington now, where the consulting en- gineers are sitting on the Panama canal corpse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

''Trolleyitis" is not a bad complaint to have at this season of the year. A ride on a trolley car beats an electric fan several city blocks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

August's record is made up, and Sep tember Is here to be met and utilized as we go along. Hope and energy will stand above par this month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

President Roosevelt has brought the war in the Far East to an end, but he still has the tariff war in Iowa on his hands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

General Linevitch Is still talking about what he would have done to the Japs if the war had not been stopped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

Theodore Roosevelt, special peace envoy, Is highly praised by both sides and by the rest of mankind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

The oyster season is now open, but it is young and it may be best to let 1t accumulate some age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

Mark Twain says he Is sorry that peace has been concluded, and he Is not joking, either.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

Prophets are already beginning to snow why Russia and Japan will be fighting again before many years have passed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

Acting Mayor Fornes of New York was shocked by some show posters. He recently figured in a divorce suit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

Japan will grow faster than Russia, and in that way her grip on the Orient will be clinched.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

There is no evidence to show that the politicians of Philadelphia are a sleepy crowd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02
Then and Now.

When l was offered a position with the Southern Bell Telephone in Brming- ham In 1882 I declined to accept because unpromising community" said w. L. Woodruff. Nowadays, realize how far short I was of being prophet
 The Bell Telephone established an ex- change here in 1892 Capt. Frank P. O'Brien, then as now liberal and pub lie spirited citizen, greatly aided the com pany in getting started in Birmingham. If twenty-five subscribers could be ob- tained an exchange would, be installed; otherwise the project would be abandon ed. Captain o'Brien put his name down at the start for three phones. The list was increased to 22, but the requisite number was twenty-five A notice was inserted in the papers unless twenty-five subscribers were secured there would be no telephone service in Birmingham. Cap tain O'Brien on reading this notice came forward promptly and put his name down for three extra phones.
 In 1884 I was persuaded to come to Bir- mingham and take charge of the Bell Telephone business. In one month I se- cured 51 new subscribers, and this in- crease was a record breaker in those days. Atlanta had made nothing like so fine record. Those were the days of the company's infancy. The Bell com pany now has 5000 phones connected with the Birmingham exchange and it expects to have 36,000 ten years hence."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

Labor ay promises to be generally celebrated this year in this district. Next Monday, remember.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

It is sad to contemplate how little attention Portsmouth will attract next summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

It would be surprising if some husky in ,ividual would turn up and knock MT. Jeffries out while he is talking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

"Black Patti" has never figured In the race question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

Mrs. Taggart found 1t too warm to attend church in Manila. CT excuse Is not at all original.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

Summer theatricals are on the wane. The playgoing public gladly waits for something more substantial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

All this eulogy of "the man behind" does not apply to the man behind the times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

The chug-chug of the gubernatorial candidates in this state begins to be heard in every county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

Secretary Shaw favors reciprocity until the ratification stage of such a treaty is reached, and then he is agin' if
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

Magnanimous Japan has even out done the United States in the treaty of Paris,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

The fever is well curbed and screened except in few small Louis jana towns, where 1t rages unchecked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

The straw hat is also entering upon the days of its decline.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

The Taggart trial cannot, alas, bs quarantined against.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

King Cotton will make the planters of the soutl rich, if they will let him
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

The Massachusetts census will give special attention to the race suicide is- sue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

"Whistle softly" will now take the place of speak softly" in Roosevelt jana.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

The new toast to Theodore Roose- welt declares him first in war. first in peace, and first in the heart of the submarine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

The odds are in favor of the doctors in New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02
THE WAR COST OVERBlLLION
COST OF THE WAR TO RUSSIA.

 a . %   Men the 4..
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 JAPAN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

There were several reasons why the Hon. Hoke Smith of Georgia did not at tend the reunion of the Smith family at Peapack, N J. One of them was the Hon. Clark Howell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

Russell Sage has lost his cat. A man can't watch the ticker all the time and keep an eye on his pets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

A flood of peace poems has broken loose. Mir. Kipling, who is official on such oc- easions, has not yet had anything cabled over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

News note: 1.-TWO suspicious looking characters were seen hurrying rapidly through side street last evening about dusk. They made their way to a water tank with hats pulled over their eyes and were seen to board a freight train going west" They were probably insur- ance men trying to avoid an Investigation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala. post office as second-class matter under act of Congress March 8, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

Washington Bureau Age-Herald. 142t c street, N. W.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

A centenarian died in Kentucky at the advanced age of 1o5 years. He drank "good'' whisky all his life and indulged in three sprees year. He was an in- veterate smoker and had thirty chill dren. His record was not half bad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

Mayor Rolla Wells of St. Louis an- nounces that he is going to New York to rest. He will probably be tired sure enough before he gets back home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

About the only persons of prominence who did not send messages of congratula- ton to President Roosevelt when the news was announced at Portsmouth were Johann Hoch and James Hazen Hyde.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-02

e NeW fOrk WOrId. s at s1,500,O00 per day (estimated)
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18
PERSONAL MENTION.

A. C. Callan is visiting friends in
Portland
C. b. Case of Albany is registered
at the Central.
r. J. owens is in Portland, registered
at the ST. Charles.
]. r. Sullivan of Tacoma is a visit
or In Astoria.
Richard MARI of Seattle is register
ed at the occident.
w. r. Hume was registered at the
Hotel Portland yesterday.
B. A. Seaborg the Bay View packer,
was In Astoria yesterday.
J. Il. Sullivan of Tacoma registered
at the Occident yesterday.
District Attorney Harrison Allen will
leave for oregon City tonight
VIM. A. Tollman of Skamokawa was
in Astoria yesterday ON business.
Captain Harry Haslam of Cathlamet
was visitor In Astoria yesterday.
Miss Elizabeth White is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Chas. Jordon at Cathlamet,
Ben S, Olsen, the Little Falls lum-
Der merchant, was in the city yester-
day.
VIM, Anderson, the Deep River mer-
chant, was In Astoria yesterday On
business.
r. ID. Dyer of the Clatsop Mill Co.
was registered at the Hotel Portland
yesterday.
Deputy Sheriff Allen Anderson went
to Seaside last night to serve some pa
pers In the case Of Dresser & Co. vs..
the Seaside Livery & FSfei Ce.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18
HUSBAND APPEARS.

Portland, Jan 1.-THE body Of the
woman, supposed to be Mrs. Ella
Shearer, left at Dunning McEntee &
Gilbaugh's undertaking parlors a week
ago, has been claimed by tae husband
OF the deceased, L. d. Burdick of Leb-
anon, Wash. Mr.. Burdick, who did
not know until few days ago his wife
was dead, called yesterday and made
arrangements to have the body shipped
to Lebanon for interment He said his
wife left her home for South Bend a
month ago, In poor health, and that she
probably met Shearer, who had her
taken to hospital here, where she
died, Shearer then ordered casket,
but left for parts unknown without
paying for II.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18

The following. taken from Cleve-
land (O.) exchange. shows what can
be accomplished by the Astoria Civic
Improvement League: THE American
civic Federation which is doing it's best
to beautify tae cities OF this country,
makes an encouraging report about
Cleveland, O. That city has just
adopted comprehensive building code.
The most significant provision Is the
one relating to signboards. This de-
clares all signboards and billboards
now or hereafter erected on any resi-
dence street within 200 feet of any
park park boulevard or driveway to be
nuisances, and the inspector of build
ings is given power to abate them.
Moreover, the code provides that mo
sign. signboarj or billboard shall be
placed upon any public property, nor
shall any such sign or billboard. in
elusive of placards, be fixed or placed
upon any building so as to project be-
yond tne street line without an official
permit"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18
TO TEST LAW.
Nease Pleaded Guilty to Get His Case
Higher Up.

Portland. Jan. 17.--In order to have
his case carried to the supreme court
and to have that tribunal determine at
the earliest possible moment whether
a person conducting poolroom is guilty
of violation of the law and whether a
poolroom is nuisance and menace
to public order, NJ. G. Nease. manager
OF the Warwick Club, admitted that
he was guilty of maintaining such a
nuisance and a verdict in accordance
with his testimony was returned by a
jury in Judge Frazer's department of
the state circuit court this morning.
A fine of $3.50 was imposed on Nease.
His attorneys Joan NJ. Gearin and f.
B. Watson will at once carry the case
to the supreme court.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18
LOCAL

LOCAL -. -. ...ocA lea. mt -rsllal. :.
Tne Elks will give ladies' social
during the month OF February that Is
promised az treat to the members Of
the fraternity and their friends. The
committee OF ladies' that viii have the
arrangements in charge is composed OF
Mesdames q. c. Fulton. +. D. Kuetner,
Charles HeIlborn. J. 7. N. Galloway,
w r. schmpff and Mrs. DR.. r. J. Pill
klnton. Further announcements will
be made from time to time as the prep
arations for the event near compile
tion.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18
A Wise Yaeksx or q d. Fool Yaekax7
SUSPECT FOUL PLAY.
Death Of Timber Cruiser Laid to Land
Frauders.

FtGbdWt9s
Roseburg. Ore, Jan. 17-That the
finding Of the body OF Jack" Rogers
timber locator and cruiser, In Pix
ington & Bristow's blacksmith saor
yesterday morning. following foul
and mysterious murder is the growing
belief In Roseburg. That the supposed
killing grew out OF some phase Of the
government land frauds, Of which Rog-
ers, as a locator. doubtless had consid-
erable knowledge finds equal cred
ence here. The coroner's jury, which
began work yesterday. viii not return
a verdict until probably late this even
ing. the case being filled WITH per-
plexities . !
The wound which caused Rogers
death is about two inches from the
center of the body on the right side
and the bullet, which was from a 3S-
caliber weapon, passed directly
through the body and was found In the
dead mans underclothing. The theory
OF suicide was at once shaken by the
fact that before striking the body the
bullet went through the fleshy part
OF the right forearm, as was evidenced
by wound and by bullet holes In the
coat sleeve. Some still cling to the
suicide theory on the ground that Rog-
ers was lefthanded. but the physicians
in examining the body are said to have
tried without success TO place the
hands and arms in any position that
would have allowed self-destruction.
In addition, there was no sign Of
powder burn about the clothing.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18

Fred Borwn will leave for Portland
In a few days TO confer with Chief En-
gineer Dave Campbell about arranging
for the Astoria hose team participant
Ing In the firemen's tournament TO be
held In Portland during the Lewis and
Clark fair Mr. Campbell is desirous
that Astoria should have the manage
ment Of the tournament. The Astoria
hose team is very enthusiastic over
tae matter and expect to have the best
team on the coast nj the tournament.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18

The county court viii meet In ad-
journed session this morning at 10
O'Clock. The principal business to be
transacted will be to make the tax
levles for the year. making a contract
with Mr. Dougan for the construction
OF the court house In accordance with
the law passed by the legislature. A
contract was made last spring. but a
new one Will have 10 be entered into
In conformity with the act authorizing
the county court to levy tax for
court house purposes.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-18

The late Isaac LindquIst, who died
Mt his home In East Astoria Monday
morning, will be buried this afternon
at | o'clock from the First Lutheran
church, OF which he mad been a mem
Der in good standing for many years.
The interment Will be at Greenwood.
The deceased leaves a son veteran OF
the cIyil war. who resides In Portland;
three grandchildren. with whom the de-
ceased nad made his home.