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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-22
GERMANY ID TAKE
 SOME IF THE LOAN
New Japanese Issue Probably
 to be $5O,OOO,0O0
GUARANTEED BY CUSTOMS
Is to Be Divided Among German, Eng fish and United States Bankers. Japan Wants to Broaden
 Base of Credit.

Berlin, March 21.-The new Japanese foreign loan will be divided among three nations, the United States. Great Britain and Germany participating. The amount will depend upon how much sne bankers here and elsewhere will guarantee to dis pose of, but probably it will not be less than $50 GOO, ,O00 of which amount Germany is likely to take sl5o 0oo. although this is still undetermined.
 The security offered by Japan includes the customs previously uncovered and the railroads. Baron Takahashi. the Japanese financial agent was correct in saying that .Japan was not negotiating with Berlin direct She has no agent here. The Deut- sche Asiatische bank is conducting the business in connection with the Hohs Kong and Shanghai banking corpola- tion through London.
 The German government, the Associated Press is informed definitely, gave us ap- provaI in advance to part or .he loah oS ing taken here. The Japanese sosein IT ~ ment desires to broaden the base or us foregn credit and interest Germany in inc affairs of Japan so as to counterpa.- ance to some extent the material reasols for Germany's wishing Russia 10 sue ceed. Japan would be glad if the fIencn bankers had taken some of the bonus Aoi the same political reason, but that naIu ally is excluded from considerations AS 1t Is. that influential banking group nere which supports Russian credit Menaeis- sohn 8s co. and H. Bleichreeder, the Der lin 5andelsgesellschaft the Disconto Gesellschaft and Robert Warschauer V Co. takes no direct part in the loan. us interests for the present are nuehlAieH with those of Russia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-22
GERMANY WOULD BE
 FRIEND TO FRANCE
EMPEROR IS WILLING TO CALL OFF OLD QUARRELs AND STRENGTHEN TIES BETWEEN THE TWO NATIONS.

London, March 22-The Daily Chron- icie this morning claims to have the au- thority of the German embassay at Lon don for stating that Germany is anxi- GUS for reconciliation with France, and the Emperor William Is desirous of get ting on terms of closest friendship with the French government.
 According to a high official of the em- bassy, whom the Daily Chronicle inter viewed, the present movement Is con- sidered most opportnne to arrive at such an understanding, the Russo-Japanese war having entirely changed the politi- cal situation. Germany this official said had reason to consider the FrancoRus- sian alliance as directed against himself and In that case the motive of German oy ertures to France might have been misjudged. Now however. 1t will be impossible for Russia to engage in war with Germany for years to come, even If she wished and therefore If the ques- ton of revenge is buried there is nothing to prevent Germany and France from shaking hands and inaugurating an era of peace and good will.
 Prince Henry's visit to France to see the James Gordon Bennett automobile races will be the first official visit of Prussian prince since the war, and the relations of the two countries never have been better. Germany has no ter rItorlal designs on Morocco. and no de- sire to embarrass French political ann bitions there, her only wish being to open the door and guarantee her large co mmercial interests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-22
Is Made Commander of First
 Siberian Army
CASUALTIES IRE ENORMOUS
Revised Lists Place Japanese Losses at 5o.ooo and Those of the Rus sians at 75,ooo-Llnevitch
 Destroys All Bridges.

St. Petersburg. March 22, 2.So a. m.-The Russian army in Manchuria is still to have the services of General Kuropatkin who is considered by many in spite of his series of reverses, the best general and foremost strategist of the Russian army. Sinking all feeling of personal bit- terness because of his supercession, and all the old-time enmity between himself and General Ldnevltch in a patriotic de- sire to be of service to the fatherland the former commander-in-chief yolun- teered to remain in any capacity with the army which he had so long com manded. The tender has been accepted by Emperor Nicholas, and gratefully received by the new leader of the grand army ,
 General Kuropatkin having passed on his homeward journey at Harbin, started southward Monday afternoon amidst a most remarkable farewell from residents of Harbin, and soldiers who are on the way to i'll out the ranks of the depleted army.
 Retreat is apparently progressing un- eventually. No dispatches of moment were received yesterday.
 Little weight Is placed here on the de- duction drawn at certain European capi- tals from the dispatch announcing that cannonading had been heard south of Tie Pass; that General Rennenkampff's S corps endeavoring to rejoin the main army, had been intercepted south of Tie Pass As stated yesterday morning, the dispatch in question undoubtedly was erroneous.
 Preparations are now making for the on ne pot, however, on a general scale, the preliminary orders affecting but twenty two districts in the governments of odes- sa, Warsaw and Moscow. The grenadiers have not received orders to proceed to Manchuria, but many officers of that or ganization drafted to command units now day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-22
Jap Pursuit Is Delayed.

Tokio, March 21, 3 D. m.-No reports of the Russian retre~t or Japanese pur- suit were received today which is strengthening the belief that the Rus sians plans Is to hold the line from Changehun to Kirin. The Japanese con tinue to closely follow General Line vitch's rear guard but the damaged bri- gades impede their progress and pos sibly will create sufficient delay to per- init the Russians to reconcentrate, rein force. partially reorganize and construct works at Changchun and Kirin.
 It is reported that Q portion of the Vladivostok garrison has been withdrawn and hurried to Harbin, but no confirma- tion of the rumor is obtainable.
 The discrepancy between the Japanese and Russian reports of the number of guns captured at Mukden remain un- learned. The Japanese are recovering guns from Welbin in the vicinity of Mukden and 1t continues to be suggest ed that the Russians buried guns for threw them into the rivers. The Japa- nees are continuing their search.
 The first Mukden prisoners are arriv- ing in Japan. The government has char tered and fitted out forty steamers to assist the transports In carrying prison- CTS and wounded. Revised figures of the Jspanees losses at the battle of Mukden place the number at 10000 and revised estimates of the Russian losses from the commencement of the battle of Muk- den and ending with the fighting at Tie Pass place the total at 175,0 900 killed. wounded or captured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-22
CARRIER SERVICE
 TO BE EXTENDED
EAST LAkE ANr NORTH 8lRMlNG. HAM ARE TO BE MADE FULL STATIONS TO THE BIRMINGHAM PosToFFlcE.

Washington. March 21.-(special )-Upon the recommendation of Representative Underwood the East Lake and North Bir- mingham stations are to be made full stations to the Birmingham postoffice and the services of city carriers extended to them.
 MT. Underwood has also succeeded in having an inspector of the postoffce de- partment visit Birmingham for the pur- pose of readjusting the rural free deliv- cry routes in Jefferson county. The new arrangement will result in much more efficient mall collection and delivery throughout the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-22
Men Hunting Will Ptonty
 Shoot j. B Powell
THOUGHT HE WAS THE NEGRO
Was Coming Down Road In the Dark, When George kyser and George nrantley MIstook Him for Fusi-
 tive From Justice.

selma. March a. (Speciai) = News reached Selma tonight of horrible trag- edv that occurred last night near schus- fer in Wilcox county. growing out of the hunt by a posse for the negro VIII Pto- mey who last week shot Prof. Clauoe Hardy near, Pineapple, and who up to this time has no, been apprehended.
 I. R. Rowell, a popular citizen of Pine apple who has ben with the posse many times since the shooting of Prof Hardy' located Ptomey late yesterday evening in A swamp near schuster and notified the citizens of Pineapple who formed g posse, and surrounded the swamp.
 MT. Rowell stated to the crowd that he could not possibly leave home thas night and the posse left him with that under standing. Each man of the posse went to the station around the swamp assign .d tban bv Mir. Rowell. George Kyser and George Brantley being put to guard a road over which it was thought most likely the negro would attempt to leave the swamp. While the posse was waitins for endorsements before closing in on the point Ptomey was supposed to De ih hiding, MT. Rowell for some unknown reason, left home and came up the very road which he had indicated the negro was most likely to take. and walked up to the two guards. Kyser and Brantley, who hailed him.
 MT. Rowell evidently thought ne had run upon Ptomey anc raised his gun 10 fire, when both guards fired upon him. killing him instantly. The posse was nor rihed to learn of the tragedy and have teen in desperate condition all day to- day.
 Up to 8 o'clock tonight no further eff forts have been made to capture Ptomey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-22
Bid Him Coodspeed.

Harbin, March 21, 8 a. m.-At the de- parture southward of General Kuropat- Kin, crowds of civilians and soldiers gath cred at the station and gave him a great ovation. Above laundering hurrahs were heard cries of God send you happiness -
 Good-bye brother,' Goodbye father"
 As the train started soldiers rushed forward in a surging crowd and grasped the handrails of the Generals car, throw ing their fur caps in the air and running some distance with the car The scene made deep impression on General Ku- ropatlxin, down whose face tears stream ed. Removing his cap he saluted again and again and stood bareheaded on the platform of the car as long as the train was in sight.
 Residents of Harbin are uneasy and many of them are departing. Chinese are withdrawing their deposits from Chin ese banks here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-22
WILL GUARD WITNESSES.
Secret Service Men tc Be Present at
 Beef Trust investigation.

Chicago, March 21.-Fifteen secret ser- vice men have been brought to Chicago to guard the witnesses who will appear and testify before the special grand jury which tomorrow will begin investigation of the transactions of the so-called :;beef trust"
 of the transactions of the so-called beef authorities to maintain 8 strict secrecy in the investigation, that every witness who estihes Rir be closely guarded by one of the secret service men 10 prevent him being approached by newspaper men, or agents of the packers. Twenty men have qualified as grand jurors and tomor- row four more men will report to be questioned concerning their qualifications as jurors.
 The work of the investigation is to be begun immediately after the venire has been filled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-22
RAILWAY IN GOOD SHAPE.
Chicago company's Position Is Not
 at All Damaging.

Chicago. March 21.-Carefui analysis to- day of the ordinance depriving the City Railway company of any franchise rights to the streets of Chicago. apepars to show that the company's position, instead of being damaging. Is substantially inn proved. The ordinance contains clause that the executive officers of the munich. pality are to take no steps to interfere with the operation of the company's street car system. pending determination of the respective rights of the company. and city In the courts.
 The case. 1t is stated, will certainly go to the supreme court of the United States A final decision in the litigation Is not expected within two years. Meantime the company has a virtual franchise through the very measure which ostensibly Is a forfeiture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-22
INVESTIGATING BERRYs AFFAIRS
Was Trustee Tor Ten Estates In Bos-
 ton Values at $1,oo0,ooo.

Boston, March 1.-The affairs of Charles Berry. trustees of ten estates, the total value of which probably will reach fully a million dollars, are still under investigation. Herbert l.. Baker, counsel for Berry, insists that the only thing that can possibly be said against his cli- ent is that he may have made bad in- yestments of some of the funds entrusted to his charge. James D. Colt, appointed receiver. MT. Berry's affairs, today said he had been unable to find trace of any books that would give a detailed account of property entrusted to Berrys manage ment
 Among other properties handled by Berry were an estate left by the Rev. Henry F. Foote whose son. a minister bearing his fathers name, lives in New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-22
Ia plmIssed From Army.

Washington, March 21.-The President has approved the dismissal of Second lieutenant J. Mohn, Fourth cavalry recommended by the agent court martial convened at Jefferson Barracks St. Louis' on conviction of the charge or conduct unbecoming an officer and gentleman An officer had written letters 10 the rresi- 5ant a,Iepine that a number of his su- ,,ar,or officers in the department of the M,ssouri were engaged in conspiracy to force him out of the army. Lieutenant Mohn Is a graduate of the Butler. Ohio, IIioh school,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-22
wIu Re Offered Shortly.

New York, March 21.-Progress is being made in the negotiations for new Japanese loan, and it is believed the bonds will be offered for sale shorty. banh- .l are bere and in Europe are considering the final details today, and will very like lv offer the issue at price considerably higher than the Notation of last November when the bonds were offered at sS
 While the New York bankers interested would not say just what price was mace a short 6 per cent issue would commano a price considerably above so py reas1n nonnlaritv of such an issue with American bankers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-22
ACCIDENT TO FUNERAL PARTY.
Trolley Car Gets Beyond Control and
 Is Wrecked at Foot o f Hill.

Lancaster, Pa, March 21.-While de- scending steep hill on the Lancaster and Southern railroad, near Meartic Forge. about POO miles south of this city, this afternoon trolley car bearing a funeral party. got beyond control Of the motor man and was wrecked against an em- bankment at the foot of the hill. Not one of the 20 persons aboard escaped injury.
 Thomas Cummings aged 80 years, whose wife had just been buried, was so badly injured that he will die. The injuries or several others are serious. The car han borne the funeral party from this city to cemetery at Mount Nebo church. and was returning to the city when the accident occurred
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-22
HAS HARD VOIAG
sarmatIan Arrives at Halifax win
 Two Men Gone.

Halifax. N. S.. March 2l-with the news that her fourth officer and carpenter hao heen lost during tempest during the nossaga tbe Allen Line steamer Sarma- tian arrived here today aiter oei's eighteen days out from Glasgow.
 The sarmatian met continuous strong head winds, some of her daily runs pe- ing as slow as sixteen and nineteen mics On March B, while Fourth Oilicel S,iavar and Carpenter Thomas Muir were securing one of the matches they were washed overheard by a tremendous sea. The sarmatian is bound for Boston
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-22
Refuses to Dlmiss Injunction.

Chicago, March A.-Judge c. c. Kohl saat of the United States district court refused today to dismiss a bill and in- junction against William E. Hyde, su- preme archer. and Charles E. Piper, su- preme scribe of the Royal league, who are charged with misappropriating s34,0O0 of the orders moneys The matter was called up on an allegation by the at torney for Piper and Hyde. They claim that enemies have tried to besmirch their records Judge Kohlsaat declined to take cognizance of the allegations of the defendants attorneys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-22
Bomb Thrown In Warsaw.

Warsaw, March 22-Q a. m.)-A bomb thrown from the window of q house in volsk street at o'clock in the evening exploded in the midst of passing patrol, composed of police and infantry Six soldiers and two policemen were seriously wounded. They were removed to the military hospital The assailant escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-22
DIG OUT OYER TON
 OF PUREST SILVER
TREASURE DISCOVERED IN OHIO IS BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN BURIED BY INDIANS BEFORE BATTLE OF TlPPEcANoE.

Akron, O., March a.-While walking along the south shore of Silver Lake to- day George Lodge stumbled upon a huge billet of metal which was found to be silver. Making further investiga- tion he and his brother dug out twenty six large blllets of an average weight of 100 pounds. making over ton in all.
 For many years the late Henry Wet more, who died at the age of no years, told story how an encampment of five hundred Indians, shortly before the battle of Tippecanoe, left the vicinity of this lake in single night. and 1t is thought this silver was the treasure they dumped into the water for safekeeping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-22
TAecART coNeRArULATEs.
Is Pleased at News Elevation to Chair.
 nanship of Republican Committee.

Indianapolis, March 21.-Among those today who telegraphed their congratua- tions to Capt. H. s. New who was yester- day appointed acting chairman of the national republican committee, were Thomas Taggart, chairman of the demo- cratic national committee Chairman Taggarts telegram read as follows:
 Let me congratulate you on your elevation as acting chairman of the re- publican committee. Most all good things come to Capitol Ave. Indinapo- lis"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-22
Charged With Peonaoe.

Savannah, Ga.. March 2l.-William F.. Crawley, an attorney of Waycross. and T. J. McMillan, former sheriff of Ware county. were placed on trial in the Uni ted States circuit court today, charged with selling a negro woman and two boys into peonaEe to be worked on convict farms. in Ware county. The trial is att tracting great attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-22
Steamer HekIa Disabled.

Queenstown, March 21.-The Brit ish steamer George Pyman, which passed Brownhead today, reported that in latitude 46 north and longitude 46 west (date not given), she spoke the Scandinavian-American line steamer Hekla with her steering gear disabled. The Hella was bound from Copenha- gen for New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-22
Heavy Snow In New York.

Albany. N. r.. March H.-Rain later turning to snow fell throughout the up- per part of New York state today and tonight, and reports from various direc- tfons show that between three and seven inches of snow have fallen. The noun tain streams are swollen. The storm increased in violence tonight and In the western part of the state, railways, cleo tric light and telephone services are badly crinDled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-22
cIves startIIna TestImonx

Lexington. Ky. March H.-Mrs. Sarah Patrick testified that in conversation with Alex Hargis at Jackson after Cockrills death he said: '.It was a good shot. It killed him and I am a friend of the man who did 1t and will defend him. Coclxrill was low down. dirty dog" Mrs. Pat rick b an aunt of Alex Hargis' wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-22
PerteIa comes to WashInaten.

Washington. March M-Epifano Portela. at present Argentine minister to Spain. has been appointed minister to Washing ton as the successor to Garcia Nero. who has been promoted to Berlin The new minister is' expected here some time this spring The Brazilian ambassador. MT. Nabrco, who was expected here some time in March. probably will not arrive until later in the spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-22
confesses DeKaI. County Murder.

visalia, Cal, March 2l-A B. Smith. who was arrested at Farmersville on a charge of murder, has made confession that he shot and mortally wounded James Roebuck in DeKalb county. Alabama. on the 27th of last December. As soon as the extradition papers are prepared and signed, Smith will be taken back to Alabama for trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-22
DEVASTATING CYCLONE
 SWEEPS OVER CHAMBERS.

O O
  
 
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  of andt killed the Holly plantation demolished of Mir Lucas was and of of down
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-22
YOUNG GR|SCOM
 DROWNED AT SEA
Believed That Wealthy Man
 Did Not Commit Suicide
DISAPPEARED FROM HOME
Rumor Connected Ills Name With That That of a Former Governess In the Home of His Father
 Philadelphia. 1s

New York, March 21.--Andrew M. Gris- com of Philadelphia, who disappeared from Philadelphia several weeks ago and was supposed to be in Europe, committed suicide on March 19 by Jumping over board at sea from the steamer Minne- tonka. Griscom sailed on the Minnetonka from London for this city. It is supposed that he was temporarily unbalanced men tally.
 When Mir. Grfscom disappeared from Philadelphia, where he Is prominently known, 1t was reported he had eloped with young woman and that both of them had gone to Europe. Griscom's mother, however denied 1t. News of his suicide was made public when the Min netonka reached this port.
 Searched an Hour for Body.
 At the cry of man overheard" the ship was stopped, a boat was lowered and search for Griscom was kept up for more than an hour.
 Griscom boarded the boat on March g., on the day she sailed He had intended to sail on the Minnehaha, which arrived last week, but did not do so, though his name was on the passenger list. On the Minnetonka he occupied room S5 which was an inside room. He had no effects except small pormanteau This was noticeably new and had evidently been purchased in London. He did not ap- pear moody on the boat, and spent most of his time with the other passengers, either on deck or in the smoking room. He seldom talked to any one. Most of the time he was reading. The officers of the ship say they believe his death was accidental They did not think he Jumped from the boat deliberately.
 Griscom was unaccompanied, the other berth in his state room having been occu- pied. It was said by some of the pas sengers that when he went overheard he grasped the log tine and ciung to 1t un- til he reached the log towing astern, where his hands were cut by the blades of the log before he released his hold.
 News Broken to Father.
 William A. Griscom, the young mans father, and his two daughters were at the pier to await the arrival of the Min netonka. When Superintendent Jones ot the pier learned of their arrival he asked Mir. Grlscom to go around to the offices of the Mercantile Marine com pany, where an official broke to him the news of his sons death.
 It was learned that in the portmanteau left in Griscom's room was found some cheap clothes and ticket for the steam ship Messa, which sailed from this port OF February Il. It Is presumed that Grscom went abroad in that manner. Two cablegrams to him from his father were also found, which told him that London banking house would supply him with credit and give him his passage and for him to apply to them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-22
Boy Disappeared From Home.

Philadelphia. March 21.-Andrew Gris- com was the son of W. A. Griscom, a millionaire resident of Bryn Mawr. a suburb. Young Griscom, who was a student at the University of Pennsyl- vania. left his boarding house during the flr,t week in February and was not heard from until February 9th, when he visited the New York office of the Read ing Hardware company, of which his father is one of the owners.
 The boy made request for money and his father. upon being communicated with, ordered that his son be supplied with funds. Nothing further was heard Of Andrew until February 20, when 1t was learned he had sailed for Europe
 Later 1t was learned that Elsie Hand son. who had been a governess in the Griscom family had preceded young Griscom and there were rumors of q contemplated elopement. but this was subsequently, denied. When Griscom' S father learned that his son was In Europe he sent a friend to bring the boy home and 1t is supposed he was accompanying this man on the Minnetonka
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-22
cotton Exchanqe VIII Close.

New York, March 21.-The cotton exchange vii. be closed on Friday. April 21 Good Friday). end Saturday, April 22.