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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-28
BIG BANQUET TONIGHT.
Atlanta Will Formally Launch Project
 for Exposition in 1910.

Atlanta. November 27-The Atlanta chamber of commerce will make its an- nual meeting and banquet tomorrow night the occasion for formally launching the project for southern exposition in At lanta in 1910.
 A large number of out-of-town visitors will be present, and among the speakers of the occasion will be former Governor David R. Francis, president of the St. Louis exposition former Governor w.. E. Cameron, commissioner general of the Jamestown exposition; Mayor William l.. Frierson of Chattanooga; Mayor l.. H. Chappell of Columbus, Ga; R. H. Ed monds of the Baltimore Manufacturer Record; Governor J. M. Terrell of Geor- sia; Mayor woodward of Atlanta; Presi- dent J. F. Hanson of the Central of Geor- gia railway; President Thomas K. Scott of the Georgia railroad; President c. A. wickersham of the Atlanta and West Point railroad. and representatives of other large interests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-28
Amateur Players Are Competing for
 the Eagle Trophy.

New York, November 27.-ln the first of a series of six games which will decide the ownership of the Eagle trophy emble- matic of the amateur billiard champion ship of America. J. Ferdinand Pogginburg of this city defeated Edward w Gardner of Passaic, N. J., at the German Lieder- kranz club tonight by score of 300 to 155 Although five men have lien on this prize. only three taking part in this tournament, the third player being Charles F. Conklin of the Chicago Athletic association, holder of the American cham pionship title this year.
 The Chicago man will meet Gardner on Tuesday and on Wednesday Conklin and Pogginburg will oppose each other. The three will meet in similar matches during the remainder of the week and except tie the final game will be played next Saturday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-28
Newk Bank Formally Organized,

Atlanta, November 27-(Special )-For- nal organization of the Central Bank and Trust corporation. with headquarters in the new Chandler building, and backed by the CocoaCola company and other suc- cessful corporations will be had next week, and the new bank will open it's doors for business on January g.. 1906. It will have capital stock of $500,0O0. Asa G. Candler will be president and w H. Pat terson will have charge of the bond de- partment. The names of the other off clals have not yet been made public. The new bank will begin business with a capi- tai stock as large as that of any financial institution in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-28
chattanooqa Is Selected.

Louisville, November 27.-At a meeting of the committee appointed at the last convention of the Southern Baptist church to select the time and place for holding of 1908 1t was decided that Chat tanooga, Tenn, should entertain the con- vention early In May. The exact dates will be announced in day or two. The committee of which Rev. Dr. T. T. Eaton of Louisville Is chairman. was some time in arriving at decision as to claims of several cities who made strong claims.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-28
BUYS RICHMOND PROPERTY.
Southern Has Practically Closed Deal
 for Trieg shipyard.

Richmond. November 27.-The Southern railway has made an offer acceptable to the bondholders committee for the Trigg shipyard property here, embracing all of the real estate of the shipbullding com pany exeep5 the dock.
 The offer. which has been virtually ac- cepted, provides for the transfer of the lands of the Trigg shipyard, embracing about thirty acres. The intention of the railroad company is understood to be the erection of a large freight depot and sew eral warehouses along the property and also to offer for sale a number of sites for private enterprises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-28
SHOTS ARE EXCHANGED.
Insurgents In Cuba Are Causing Off
 cers Some Trouble.

Havana, November N.-The first shots between rural guards and insurrectionists were exchanged today near the center of Havana province. telegram has been received from the captain of the rural guards saying that his detachment dis covered a party of twenty insurgents led by Marino Roban and Rafael Castillo, who organized the original band from Salud.
 The party. the telegram says, after an exchange of shots, fled. some towards the mountains and others across the fields. Nobody was hurt with the excep- ton of a sergeant of the guards who was thrown from his horse It is reported that Rabeau was wounded, but this is not con- firmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-28
Sends Out Tax Statements.

Atlanta, November 27.-tSpeciai. )-Comp- troller General William A. Wright IS send ing out today to the proper officials Of all cities towns and counties in the state, the usual statements showing the amount of taxes due to each of them by the railroads and other corporations. Dupii- cate statements are being sent to the corporations. and statements also show ing the amount of taxes due the state. All of these taxes must be paid by De- cember 9. In the case of cities, towns and counties payment is made to the tax collector, while the state tax is re- mitted direct to the state treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-28
Episcopal Rector Is Arrested.

Omaha, Neb.. November 27-Rey. G. C. Ware, rector of the Episcopal church of Lead, S. D., was today indicted by the federal grand jury. charged with com plicity In defrauding the government out of 125,000 acres of land in Hooker and Thomas counties. Nebraska. Frank Lam bert and Harry Welch are made Joint Each of the men is held to the federal court in s5000 bonds. Rev. Ware has qualified for that amount and secured his release.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-28
NINE ARE KILLED IN
 POWER EXPLOSION
One Body Is Recovered and the Others Are Being Picked Up In
 Small Pieces.

Emporium, Pa, November H-An ex- plosion in the mixing house at the Key stone Powder Works today destroyed the entire works, killing nine and injuring several others. The dead:
 James Boyce
 John Butler James Campbell
 John Hamilton.
 Thomas Welsh
 James Murphy
 Frank Harrington.
 John Bessie.
 William Sprung.
 The injured: Joesph Gainer, hip and leg broken. probably fatally hurt; Walter Palmer, face cut; Edward Parker. cut in back by flying glass; John Vanwert superintendent of the works, cut about face and hands
 The body of Sprung was the only one of the dead recovered. The top of his head and one leg were blown off Search CTS are picking up the other bodies in small pieces.
 No damage was done in the town
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-28
St. Josenh Bank Is Absorbed,

St. Joseph, Mo. November N.-The Ma tional bank of St. Joseph was absorbed tonight by the First National Bank of Buchanan county. The sale came as a surprise and is the result of a sensa- tional litigation among heirs of the Burnes estate, valued at s10000,000. w. P. Fulkerson of St. Joseph, cashier of the First National, quietly secured the stock of Mrs. c. c. Burnes and daughter, Mar jorie, of Chicago, and Kenneth Burnes of St Louis. which gave control of the National Bank of St. Joseph. The absorp- tion. therefore, was sudden. Five hundred dollars share was paid for 1000 shares of stock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-28
Spend Thanksgiving With Girls.

Atlanta, November 27-(Special)-Gov- ernor and Mrs Terrell will spend Thanks giving Day in Milledgeville as the guests of the Georgia Normal and Industrial school for girls. They will enjoy Thanks
 giving dinner at this institution and will attend reception given Thursday night fin their honor by Prof. w. NJ Park. at the old governors mansion, which is now fin use as dormitory by that college. The girls at the Georgia Normal are no doubt looking forward with much pleasure to the visit of Governor and Mrs. Terrell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-28
AMERICAN ATTACHE
 ATTACKED IN RUSSIA
Robert w. Bliss Is Set Upon By Row. dies and Is Saved From Death
 By Police.

St. Petersburg November 27.-t5 p. m.)- Robert Woods Bliss, second secretary of the American embassy, who has just re- turned here after a three months vaca- tion in Paris was the victim of an outrage by rowdies in one of the most fashionable streets of the capitol late last night and only escaped being beaten to death through the timely arrival of the police.
 Charge dAffaires Eddy this afternoon sent a note to Count Lap1sdorff, the for eign minister, calling his attention to the assault on MT. Bliss, but making no de- mands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-28
Wants Body Sent Home.

Connorsville Ind, November 27-The local authorities have received tele- gram from Alexander Smith of Concord, Tenn, asking that the body of his son, Ebert who died here yesterday as the result of blows on the head inflicted pre- sumably by highwaymen. be sent home for burial. His request will be granted An autopsy held today revealed that Smiths death resulted from cerebral hem orrhage resulting from a blow on the head The coroner will investigate thor oughly before returning a verdict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-28
eILLETT DENIES IT.
Mccurdys Have No Intention of Leav-
 Ina Warm Berth.

New York, November 27.-Dr Walter R. Gillett. vice president of the Mutual Life Insurance company tonight denied published reports that Richard A. Me Curdy had resigned the presidency of the Mutual Life and Robert H. McCurdv had retired from the general managership of the company.
 pr. Gillett, however, said that Louis A. Thbald. son-ln-law of MT McCurdy, had relinauished the position of the companys general agent for New York. There is, said Dr. Gillett, no truth In the report that the Mutual Life presidency has been offered to J. B. Forgan of Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-28
Conference at the White House.

Washington, November 27.-An import ant conference was held at the White House tonight. Secretary Root, Secretary Taft. Secretary Bonaparte. Senator Knox of Pennsylvania, the former attorney general, and Commissioner of Corpora tions Garfield were among those who were with the President. The nature of the conference was guarded and no in- formation as to the subject, or the na- ture of the discussion, could be ascer tained from any of the participants. The conference lasted until late hour to- night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-28
China Makes Additional Demands.

London, November 2S.-The correspond ent of the Morning Post at Shankhai says china's counter proposals to the de- mands of Japan are that the Liao Tung peninsular be leased to Japanese for the same period that it was leased to Rus sa; that the zone in which the war took place be restored to China; that the Jap anese railroad guards be replaced by Chinese, and that Manchuria be evacua- ted within six months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-28
Fire Truck to Be Repaired.

Mayor Ward yesterday morning signed a contract with Paul Polglases, represen- tative of the American LaFrance Fire Manufacturing company. to repair the old truck now in the service of the Brming- ham fire department. The contract price is $2650. which guarantees to make the old truck an aerial extension ladder. While repairing the truck the company will lend one to the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-28
BLIZZARD SWEEPS
 OVER NORTHWEST
SNOW IS FALLING HEAVILY DU- LUTH AND TREMENDOUS SEA RUNNING ON LAKE SUPERIOR. NO BOATS TO CLEAR.

Duluth, Minn., November 27-A very se- we're storm prevails here tonight. 50- mile-an-hour gale is blowing from the northeast and snow Is falling heavily. The vessel interests were warned during the day not to allow boats to clear There Is a tremendous sea running on the west ern end of Lake Superior. The weather is not cold
 Missoula Mont, November 27.-A severe blizzard accompanied by strong winds and a decided fall In the temperature has been raging in western Montana since early Monday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-28
Live Stock Insurance companv.

Atlanta. November 27-(special. 1.-The Mutual Live Stock Insurance company of Georgia was granted a charter by Secre- tary of State Phil Cook today. Among the charter members are George E. Dead wyler, Jr.. and Senator J. Y. Carithers of Athens, w. T. Dreger of Atlanta and others. The company will do a mutual and cooperative insurance business, par ticuarly of live stock. It's headquarters will be in Athens
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-28
Will Accept American Plan.

Mexico City. November 27.-A bill has been sent to Congress providing for alter ations in the law so as to permit the cre- ation of trust companies on the American plan The executive is empowered to issue the law whereby institutions design ed to act as trustees may be established in this republic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-28
Canada as Haven for Jews.

Ottawa. Ont. November 27.-Premier Laurier tonight in an address before meeting called to protest against the massacre of Jews in Russia, and to sub scribe funds for the survivors, suggested Canada as a haven for the persecuted race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-28
Great storm in the North Sea.

Cuxhaven, Germany, November 27.-A great strom accompanied by lightning and hail is raging in the North sea. The regu- lar English service is overdue. and ship ping from this port has been entirely stopped. There has been great damage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-28

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-28


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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-28
S15,oO0 Fire in Mobile.

Mobile, November 27.-A loss of sl5.ooo was sustained by the George H. Scott G., manufacturers of cedar pencils late tonight through the destruction of the ccmmIssary and offices of their mill, one ulile north of the city by fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-28
Traffic Interrupted By Rains.

Phoenix, Arg, November G.-Rains of the past week eliminating in twenty four-hour storm have raised all streams to torrentlal proportions. The Phoenix and Eastern railroad across Salt river at Tempe has gone out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-28

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-28
Disturbances Among Rifemen.

Tashend. Russia Turkestan, November 27.-Disturbances have broken out among the rifiemen and sappers in this dis trict-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-28
BILLIARD CHAMPIONSHIP.

age was done in the town.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-02
d PASS SC:APTURED
After a desperate Engagement Japs
Take the Place.
OPENING TO FUSHUN
According to Reports From Russian
Headquarters at Huan Mountain
the Mikado's Forces Con.
tinue Aggressive.

Huan Mountain, March 1.-The Jap.
anese attack was renewed on MonoaH
along the whole eastern front, AMI d.
Pass was taken after fighting of the
ment occurred at Kandolesan. wher.
the Japanese opened fire on Liano-
zun, where they advanced in grea,
force, meeting with stubborn resist.
ance.
The capture of Da Pass opens the
way to Fushun and Tie Pass, but the
Russians are gathering a strong force
to meet the threatened attack on the,
line of communications. The japanese
were supported by strong force OF
artillery, a reserve of seven batteries
being discovered east of. Kandolesan n.
which is silent.
The japanese army now holds line
from syaobhe, oppositb Dehanton&
through Shahaopao. along the Shakhe
river, to Vanupudzi, and thence to Da
Pass and Tomaduzi southeastward.
The Japanese have effected a cross
ing OF the Shakhe at Vanupudzi and
attacked the Russian center under
cover Of darkness Feb. e. driving back
the Russian advance posts, but sup
ports came up and stopped the Japan
csc advance. The officer in command
of the japanese heard the Russians
cry out that their cartridges were ex-
hausted, and they therefore advanced
cautiously and received vol!ey, losing
heavily.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-02
SIGNAL VICTORY.
Japanese Proved Their Superiority a,
Hill Fighters.

Japanese Proved Their Superiority a.
Hill Fighters.
Fusan, March 1.-The Japanese
achieved signal victory over the
forces commanded" by General Rem
nenkampff. While this victc-y is i'm
portant. 1t is more so, because of the
strategic advantage gained.
General Kuroxi's men displayed re-
markable qualities as hill fighters and
proved their superiority to the famous
cavalry of the Russians.
The right Of the japanese position
has been near Pochienca, west Of the
Haitse river. In Mondays movement
battery battalion of Japanese troops
which had bean advancing swept the
Russians before them.
The Japanese now hold strong lines
extending from southwest to north
east and partly eastward OF the Taites
river, threatening the Russian left.
General Tennenkampn commanded a
division and half Of cavalry and a
division OF infantry and a body of
sharpshooters with full compliments
Of guns. The principal engagement
was where Russians had strongly de-
Tended entrenchments.
The Russians left ,203 dead on the
field there and lost several machine
guns. Their casualties are estimated
at over 2000. e.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-02
STEWARDS PARDON.
BY Rising Vote House Asks Mexican
Governor to Do This.

Governor to Do This.
Austin, March 2.-Concurrent reso
luton was adopted in the house Tues
day by rising vote providing that tn
legislature Of Texas petition and urg'
the governor Of Chihuahua, Mexico, 4
pardon and deport from Mexico thu
Confederate veteran, Mac Stewart, nov
serving a twenty years sentence TO,
killing a Mexican policeman ten year:
ago. This is a noted case, and Stewar
has already served half his term.
The house concurred in senat,
amendments to Rep q tentative Love-
bill equalizing francl.Se tax, which in
c-eases the permit fees of foreign cor
porations. Senate amendments exemp
corporations without capital stock. TIL.
bill will become a law upon receiving
the governors signature.
A numerously signed petition wa:
presented in the senate from citizen!
passage of bill providing for working
short term convicts.
A resolution of respect was adopte
In the senate on the death of H. E
(Babe) Henderson of Sulphur Springs
Senate engrossed bill prohibiting
adulteration of foodstuffs by manufac
turer1.
The bill passed finally to give fur.
nishers of feed for cattle prior lief
on such cattle.
House adopted an amendment to the
Love and taxing gross receipts of rail.
roads from ~ to l per cent. The bill
was then passed.
Representative Bic ant used hi.
alarm clock again Tuesday to call time
on speakers who were overrunning thu
limit. 1t ran cut on a point Of order
when Mr.. Cobbs was speaking on the
Love tax bill.
Senate finally passed Senator Hale's
bill providing for appeals in receiver.
ship proceedings where the court fails
to appoint receivers.
Senator Davidson called up his bill
requiring railroads accepting any spa.
cial law passed by this or any future
legislature to provide free transporta
ton for heads of departments. MEM
bers of the legislature and sheriffs
Ordered engrossed.
House committee on common car
riers reported favorabiy the senate bill
authorizing the sale Of the Dallas-Sa-
bine Pass division Of the Texas and
New Orleans railroad. This insures
early consideration of the me asure
by the house.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-02
BATTLE BEGINS,
Extends Along the Whole Front oecu
pied by Antagonists.

Extends Along the Whole Front oecu.
pied by Antagonists.
London, March 2.-Fighting on a
large scale is in progress between the
Russian and Japanese. armies in Man
churia. General Kuropatkin. after
meeting the initiative of the Japanese
in the eastern part Of the Shakhe
valley assumed the aggressive In the
western portion Tuesday and under
cover Of a heavy artillery fire from
Putiloff hill and Novgorod hill sue
ceeded in driving the japanese from a
position in the outskirts Of Sandia pu
simultaneously the Russians attacked
and captured railroad bridge on the
japanese center. Much more serious
Is the japanese move against the Rus
sian left wing which threatens, unless
quickly checked, to oblf2e General
Kuropatkin to abandon the positions
on the Hun river, which he has occu-
pied and fortified during the winter.
There is no confirmation Of the report
that the Russian commander in chief
has notified the emperor that retreat
no-thward had become imperative.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-02
SLAIN IN SALOON.

Dead Negro Had Attempted to A.
sauit Propristor's Little Girl,
Oklahoma City, March 2.-The Turf
Exchange saloon was the scene of a
tragedy in which Napoleon Ferguson,
negro was shot and killed. A short
time before the, shooting C. L. Dixon,
the proprietor. was appraised that the
negro, who was In his employ as a
porter. had attempted to assault his
little 5-year-old daughter. Nixon met
Ferguson in sse. saloon and started to
chastise him, when the negro drew a
revolver and fred. Nixon struck III ;
weapon, when the trigger was pulled
and the bullet went wild. Nixon then
drew his revolver and shot Ferguson
In the head. causing death instantly.
Coronor's jury exonerated Dixon.