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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-05
LAPS PREPARE ID GIVE BATTLE Army Said to be Dissatisfied With Peace Terms RUSSIAN ARMY IS PLATED As Soldiers They Are chagrined, But as Citizens They Rejoice at the
 Conclusion of
 Peace.
RUSSIAN ARMY IS PLATED

Liadziapudze, Manchuria, September A. 6 D. m.)-The Japanese are continuing preparations for battle. This has caused astonishment, coming at the moment when the peace treaty Is on the eve of being signed at Portsmouth. The Russian advance posts report that the Japanese troops are very much dis satisfied with the peace agreement. The terms of peace are the subject of discussion everywhere. In the Russian army the prevailing spirit Is one of satis- faction and of even lively rejoicing, though general confidence Is expressed that the Russian troops would be vic torious If they had to fight another bat tie. The feeling of many of the officers may be summed up in the words of an eminent commander:
 "As a soldier I am greatly chagrined, but as a citizen I rejoice at the con- clusion of peace."
 Three thousand Japanese on August 27 descended on Port de Pastries Opposite the island of Sakhalin, and sixty miles northwest of the Sakhalin town of Alex androvslS) set fire to a grass covered steppe and the conflagration took on se- rious proportions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-05
STORMS RAGING ON B|C SUPERIOR Many Lives Lost During Two
 Days Tempest LARGE SCHOONER CAPSIzES Property Loss During Storm Is EstI- mated at Half a Million Dollars.
 Assumed Proportions of
 Hurricane.
LARGE SCHOONER CAPSIzES

Duluth. September Alt was definitely learned here tonight that the unknown schooner near Outer Island was tho Pretoria. Five of her crew of ten were drowned by the eapszing of the yawI in which the crew took refuge when the boat began to founder. The five survivors were rescued by the heroic efforts of John Irvine, keeper of the Outer Island light, and his assistant. The crew lost control of the yawl and were spilled Into the lake.
 Harry Schwartz, West Bay City.
 Axel Lendlis, seaman, Marinett, Wis.
 Isaac Meyers seaman, Milwaukee,
 Alfred Pebsat, seaman, Sweden.
 Frank Wales, colored, Chicago.
 The foregoing persons were drowned im- mediately on the overturnlng of the yawl. Capt. Charles Smart of the Pretoria of West Bay City; Charles Farman, mate. of West Bay City; William Smart, sea- man, West Bay City; Oscar Orlan, sea- man, of Milwaukee, and Ned Blanc olung to the overturned boat. They were 900 feet from shore. John Irvine, the light keeper, observing the plight of the sail ors, launched his own boat and in tha boiling sea with the help of his assistant saved them at great risk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-05
WILSON FINALLY ARRESTED.
Is Charged With Forgeries in Iowa
 Amounting to $4o,ooo.

Chicago, September IA search which has lasted for over a year and which has extended through Europe. Mexico and the United States, eliminated here today in the arrest of D. R. Wilson. formerly a prominent politician of Shenandoah, Ia. Wilson Is charged with forgeries amount ing to $40,00O of which amount the First National Bank of Shenandoah, Ia., is the principal loser. Information to the police said Wilson left Iowa year ago by means of forged check of $15,0OO from the First National Bank of Shenandoah After his disappearance other forgeries were discovered. Wilson was followed through Europe and to the City of Mex leo, where he was arrested. Friends in that city furnished bonds for him and he was released. He immediately left Mexico and his whereabouts was unknown until the police located him in Chicago. Will son made desperate resistance when ar rested. He denied his identity, saying that his name was Johnson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-05
i Japanese give Brilliant Recep- tion at Portsmouth
RUSSIANS PAY RESPECTS
At Supper There Were Many Banzai Toasts and Toasts to PresI- dent Roosevelt and
 Peace.

Portsmouth, N. H.. September 4-Baron Komura, MT Takahira and the mem bers of the Japanese mission held a re- ception in the ballroom of the hotel to- night It was an exceedingly pleasant af- fair, marked by the most friendly ex- changes between the Russians and Japa- nese. Gov. Johnson McLane and his staff, Rear Admiral Mead and the naval officers in the harbor, the newspaper cor respondents and all the hotel guests were present.
 In the midst of the gaiety M. Witte and Baron De Rosen. accompanied by the baroness, and followed by the Russian suite entered the room and paid their respects to the hosts. The greetings and exchanges between the erstwhile foes were very cordial. MT. Witte, after he withdrew from the line, finding that he was becoming the center of a throng who desired to be presented. quietly left the ballroom. Supper was served and there were many "banzai' toats, and toasts to President Roosevelt and peace.
 At the close of the reception Baron Komura speaking to the Associated Press said that he was very much satis- fled with the result of the peace con ference, adding that what has been done here has been for the best interests of Russia and Japan. He attached no im- portance to the telegram from Lidzia- pudze saying that the Russians were ap- prehensive of a Japanese attack. He re- garded 1t as simply an indication of the natural nervousness and tension that ex- isted on both sides, and said he should not be surprised if a similar telegram came from the Japanese army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-05
NO POLITICS IN
 THE SHAFTS VISIT
TRADE RELATIONS BETWEEN RUSSIA AND PERSIA ARE VERY CLoSE-HIGH RUSSIAN ORDERS CONFERRED ON VISITOR.

St. Petersburg, September 1.-The visit of the Shah to the Emperor at Peterhof has no political significance. The Shah always visits the Emperor when he travels in Europe, and considering the friendly relations and the extent of the commerce between Persia and Russia not to have done so on this trip would have given rise to conjecture and produced an unfav- orable impression particularly in Persia.
 Three-quarters of the entire Persian trade is with Russia and not less than 230,000 Persian workmen come to Russian territory annually. The majority of these workmen return to Persia, but a large number always settle in Russia.
 Several high Russian orders have been conferred on the Shah and his suite. Two orders also have been conferred on his sons and grandsons, and the high order of St. Andrews has been sent to the hereditary prince of Persia, who is now acting regent at Tehearn. The Shah will will leave Wednesday for Tehearn, going by way of the Caucasus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-05
FOUR DROWNED BY
 JUMPING OVERBOARD
Careless Man Throws Lighted Match in Gasoline on Naphtha
 Launch.

Detroit, Mich September 4.-Panic- stricken at the flash of flames when a lighted match carelesly thrown into some gasoline on the bottom of the launch Ben Hur late Saturday night at the St. Clair flats. number of the thirty passengers jumped overheard. Four of them were drowned Their names are as follows:
 August Mogg. of Cleveland.
 H. J. Weisenger. of Detroit
 Miss Brecker, of Detroit
 Miss Newman of Detroit.
 The launch was carrying a party of people to the hotels near Aigonac from a dance to Joe Bedores hotel. According to the owner of the launch, one of the passengers who had been drinking. kick ed open a cock on the engine, which per mitted a quantity of gasoline to flow out on the floor and then after lighting a cigar carelessly threw his match into the gasoline. The fire caused a panic among the passengers a number of whom jumped overheard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-05
GOVERNMENT IS READY.
Packing Firms Are to Be Arraigned
 In Chicago Today.

Chicago, September 4-Pacling firms and individuals connected with them will be arraigned before Judge Otis Humphrey of Springfield in the United States dis trict court here tomorrow morning on the charge of breaking the antitrust laws Five concerns and nineteen individuals are to plead to indictments. Attorney General Moody is anxious to have the hearings taken up as promptly as pos- sible. while the indications are that the defense will make every effort to secure delay.
 "The government is ready for trial" declared the attorney general today, ''and We will do everything possible to expedite the hearings. We have not been advised what action the packers intend to take when arraigned, but we are prepared to meet them on any issue they may raise"
 Attorney John S. Mills after a confer ence of several hours with other at torneys for the packing interests, declared that nothing definite had been decided on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-05
LEE AND GRANT TO
 DO SOCIAL HONORS
RELATIVES OF FAMOUS CON- MANDERS ARE TO HAVE JOINT COMMAND OF SOCIAL ARMY AT WHITE HOUSE.

Washington. September 4-(Speciai.)-- Captain Fitzhugh Lee. Seventh cavalry, United States army, a grand nephew of Gen. Robert E. Lee, Confederate States of America, and Lieut.. U. s. Grant, corps of engineers, United States army. a grand son of Gen. U. S. Grant, United States army, will have joint command of the social army at the White House this winter.
 The President designated them yester- day to this important assignment to min gle with the guests at the White House functions this winter and make them selves generally useful in the social line
 Captain Lee served through the Spanish war as lieutenant of engineers and was appointed a second lieutenant of infantry seven years ago today. Lieutenant Grant was appointed to the military academy in 1899 graduating as a second lieutenant of engineers four years later. Both young officers have fine records.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-05
IN PUBLIC PRINTERY
 BECOMES MORE AMUSING

Washington, September 4-(Special.)- The action of L. c. Hay and Oscar J. Rieketts, officials of the government printing office in appealing to the civil service commission because their resgna- tions have been demanded by Public Printer Palmer, is really amusing regard less of what action the commission may take.
 MT. Hay, especially, has never con- cealed his contempt for the civil service law. As foreman of the job division. he has never missed a chance to remove a democratic employe and 1t Is declared that on more than one occasion he has frankly stated that men were removed because of their politics. Now, when he gets orders to step down ad out, there Is hue and cry raised about violating the civil service law and the matter is carried to the commission and one of its members starts off to Oyster Bay to con- suit the President.
 On general principles there ought to be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-05
ADE SCORES SUCCESS.
Critics Inclined to Think "The Bad
 Samaritan" Will Endure.

Washington, September 4-George Ade scored another success tonight at the Columbia theatre with his new four-act comedy, "The Bad Samaritan" and a crowd including many prominent persons in official circles cordially greeted the humorous situation. Henry w. Savage has given the production so elaborately adorned that 1t received generous ap- plause. "'rhe Bad Samaritan" tells the story of American life at the present time and there are many quaint and satrical touches which pleased the large audience present. The opinion was ex- pressed that Mir. Ade has written an enduring comedy.
 The story relates to the experiences of an elderly business man who is induced to retire and turn his business over to q nephew. Returning from a sanitarium thoroughly rejuvenated he finds himself keen to enter Into active business life again. Through the discovery of techni- cal error in the transfer of the property he is enabled to control his interests once more and decides to devote his money in doing good. The comedy complications revolve around his efforts to be a 'Rood fellow" The play depicts several Amer ican character types, giving some mem bers of the cast an opportunity to con- tribute to the enjoyment of the audience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-05

e clean sweep In the government printing office.
 Palmer's friends say that Rlcketts has gone against his chief. Ricketts, friends say that Palmer Is jealous because Rick etts' name has been mentioned as suc- cessor to the present Public Printer, and that Ricketts' resignation was asked for to get him out of the way.
 When President Roosevelt takes a hand in the matter, as he is expected to do, shortly, neither of the two cliques now fighting each other so bitterly is likely to be placed in the ascendency.
 The fight, which Is of several years standing, was brought to a head by the contract for the Lanston machines, made by Mir. Palmer which resulted In an in- vestigation by the Keep commission. Dur ing the course of the investigation both sides were heard and the investigators soon found that the printery was equally divided between the adherents of the Lanston and the Mergenthaler companies. with lot of employees owning blocks of stock in one company or the other
 Palmers removal Is believed imminent. Ricketts Is candidate for the place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-05
SHOOTS HIMSELF.
Famous Berlin War Correspondent
 Accidentally Kills Himself.

Berlin, September 4.--Baron Karl von Binder Kriegelstein, war correspondent of the Lolsal Anzeiger, shot and killed himself accidentally while cleaning his rifle at Harbin on Saturday. He was in the 40s. began service in the army and wrote when only lieutenant a three volume work on ''The Pschology of War that attracted the attention of the Ger man general staff. He was invited to join the Prussian army which he accepted and was appointed first lieutenant In the Eighteenth artillery.
 In 1893 Baron von Kriegelstein was call- ed to the general staff. where he did valu- able work in the historical division, par ticularly in his study of von Moltke as a field commander. He was promoted cap tain and later resigned in order to de- vote his entire time to military writings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-05
TAFT PARTY SPENDS
 THE DAY IN CANTON
TREATED WITH GREAT RESPECT AND IT IS BELIEVED THE BoY- corr WILL SOON BE DECLARED OFF.

Hong Kong. September 1.-The Taft party arrived at Canton this morning and proceeded to the American consulate, where its members were met by a bat talion of the viceroy's guards. After a reception at the consulate the party be- came guests of the new Canton railroad. covering It's entire distance. At 1 o'clock the visitors were entertained at luncheon by invitation of the viceroy, who, how ever, was i'll and unable to be present. His representative made a speech. referring to the friendly relations between the Chi nes nation and America. Secretary Taft in his response said that by direction of the President, he pleased to note the friendly relations of the two countries. The United States did not want one foot or one acre of the soil of China
 The secretary said he thought the boy colt of American goods was unreasonable, violative of treaty rights and conditions between the two countries, and was glad the viceroy had ordered the boycott stopped.
 The party's trip to Canton has had an immediate effect, and it Is believed that within two weeks the boycott will end.
 The viceroy on Monday morning gave notice that he had ordered the boycott to be declared off. and all of its leaders to be arrested and punished. Old residents of Canton say that they believe the agi- tators are using the boycott as an excuse for demonstration against all foreign CTS.
 During their stay in Canton few mem bers of the Taft party visited the old city. They made many purchases and were treated with great respect, there being no evidence of III feeling. The entire party returned to Hong Kong late tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-05
MONTGOMERY BARS
 ATLANTA GUESTS
BY CLOSE VOTE THE CITY COUN- GIL DECIDES TO QUARANTINE AGAINST ALL POINTS INFECTED BY FEVER.

Montgomery, September 4.-By a close vote the City Council of Montgomery to- night decided to at once quarantine the city against Atlanta and all other in- fected points. There is no state quaran- tine against Atlanta, though there is against all points from the Alabama line to and including New Orleans and other places infected.
 The details of the city's quarantine de- cided on tonight are left to be worked out by the acting mayor, who as mem- Der of the council was strongly opposed to the action taken tonight and voted against it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-05
CLOSING OF THE PEACE
 CONFERENCE TO BE TAME

Portsmouth, September 1.-The closing act of the peace conference promises to be a very tame affair There will be no spectacular features. Final arrangements have been made for the signing of the Treaty of Portsmouth at o'clock to- morrow afternoon in the conference room of the naval stores building. Besides the plenipotentiaries, only Assistant Secretary Peiroe, represented the President; Cover nor McLane, the mayor of Portsmouth, Admiral Mead and Commander Winslow win be present. The ceremony will be brief.
 After the signing the members of the Russian mission will go to Christ Episco-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-05
Rain Stops Automobile Races.

Atlantic City. September 4.--Forty thou sand people gathered on the beach here today to witness the automobile races, At o'clock. after three unimportant events had been decided, the races wore de- clared off for the day because of a down pour of rain. Ford refused to ride In the one-nile race against time, because the crowd overran the beach, and he feared an accident. Christie and Campbell did not attempt to start their racing ma chimes. The postponed events will be run tomorrow, Including the big races In which Christie, Ford and Campbell are entered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-05
BOYCOTT sUBsIDINe.
Copies of the PIacards in Shanghai
 Reach State Department.

Washington, September 4.-Consul Gen. eral Rodhers at Shanghai cabled the state department under yesterdays date as follows:
 Northern trade is opening and the boy colt Is apparently subslding."
 Through tine mails the state department has received the copies of the boycott placards which have been displayed in principal Chinese ports. They have been described in the news dispatches and are much alike, giving the unjust treat ment of Chinese merchants and students seeking to enter American ports as req son why the Chinese at home should re- frain from trading with Americans or buying American products.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-05

nal church, Portsmouth, where a te deum service will be held. The Russian ortho- dox bishop of New York, accompanied by twenty priests and about seventy choirsters, arrived this afternoon on a special train NJ. Witte and the members of his suite will leave for New York at g o'clock Wednesday morning.
 Baron Komura before going to Oyster Bay will visit Harvard, his alma mater.
 The service at Christ Church tomorrow will be conducted jointly by the Rev. c, Lev Brine, the rector and the Rev. Alex ander Hotevitsky of St. Nicholas church. New York. The festal even song will be intoned by Father Brine after which there will be solemn te deum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-05
Moody Purchases First Tickets.

Chicago, September 4.-william H. Moody. attorney general Of the United States. who is now in Chicago in connec- ton with legal affairs pertaining to the duties of his department, is the first per son to purchase tickets for the testi- monial baseball game to be played here September 2s for the benefit of Mir. Frank G. Selee, the stricken manager of the local National league team. MT. Moody. who is one of the strongest enthusiasts of the national game in Washington was nresident of the first team that Mir Selee aa [. Fifty tickets were purchased by
 ndv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-05
Bodies Are Recovered.

Duluth, September 4-Searehing parties sent out from Ashland late this afternoon discovered the bodies of Capt. D. s. Me- Donald of the wrecked steamer Sevona and Nelson Shuman, second mate. of Buff falo, washed up on the shore at Sand Island beach. The bodies of five others who were left on the wreck were not lo- cated, but there was no possibility of their escape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-05
Pharmaceutical Men Meet.

Atlantic City. September 1.-Two hum dred delegates are attending the fifty third annual convention of the American Pharmaceutical association which open ed here today. In his address Dr. J. H. Beal of Scio, O., the retiring president, declared that many so-called adulterants added to drugs and other commodities for the purpose of preserving the same, are as legitimate as salt, pepper and vinegar"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-05
Convention Opens Today.

Asheville, N. C., September 1.-The ad- vance guard of the Southern Cotton association convention, which opens to- morrow, arrived today. President Harvie Jordan, Secretary Richard Cheatham and others will arrive tomorrow. About two hundred delegates are expected to attend the convention which will be in daily ses- slons till Saturday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-05
Will Decrease Interior Debt.

San Jose Costa Rica. September 4s-Ac- cording to La Gaceta officials the income of the government for the fiscal year of 19O5-O6 will approximate s3.o41oOO. and the expenditures s2,S9O.o0o. leaving a surplus of $l51. .0O0 which will be applicable pref erentially to the decrease in the interior debts, leaving no provision for the for eign debt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-05
Supply Mexico With Power.

Mexico City, September 1.-The Mexi- can American Power company. Phil adelphia concern with an authorized capi- tai stock of s1o.OOo.OoO gold, operating un- ganized and is preparing to utilize the water power of three rivers in the state O. Mexico near Toluca and will send electrical power into this city estimated at 5000 horse power. It Is expected that part of the new plant will be in oper- ation this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-05
LoomIs Makes Statement.

New York, September 4-When asked for a statement regarding the appoint ment of Robert Bacon to succeed him as assistant secretary of state, Francis B. Loomis dictated the following state ment tonight.
 T do not know that there is much of interest to say About month ago l in- formally rendered my resignation to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-05
Day Observed in Texas.

Houston. September 4.-Labor day was observed throughout Texas. every city and many of the towns being well or ganized by the trades unions. The par ades this morning were the feature. The reports of the various unions show a good growth of membership in Texas during the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-05
Excitement at Bicycle Races.

New York, September 4.-There was plenty of excitement at the bicycle races at Madison Square Garden tonight Col lsions were numerous and damaged wheels and bruised riders were conspicu- ous. The principal event of the night, the one mile race for professionals, was won by Iver Lawson of Salt Lake City In 205 with Floyd Mcfarland of San lose second
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-05
President and about ten days ago

President and about ten days ago made public the specific announcement of the fact that I expected to resign.
 When I have finished up my affairs in Washington I have private engagements which will in all probability take me abroad.
 'The President made an admirable se- lection In choosing MT. Bacon for my successor. Indeed no president ever strove more earnestly and persistently to get good men into the public service than has President Roosevelt"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-05
Change Political Programme

Vienna, Septemebr 4.-Reports from Belgrade assert that the Macedonian com mittee have agreed to change their po- litical programme by favoring a union with Bulgaria instead of the autonomy of Macedonia to which they have hitherto aspired and the committees will soon pub fish a communication to that effect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-05
Uniform SIX Standard.

Turin, September 1.-The international congress to establish system for main taining the standard of silk goods as- sembled here today. Several delegates