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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-29
BJoRnsoN SPEAKS.
Urges the Union of Norway, Sweden
and Denmark.

Aalbourg. Province of Jutland. Dem
mark, May 2S.-Bjornstjorne Bjornson,
the Norwegian poet and dramatist, who
is visiting here today, addressed a meet
ing on the Norwegian crisis. He said
he desired to see the Norwegian, Swedish
and Danish races united They num-
bered altogether only 100000 souls and
must hold together
Norway" he declared, must become
free as the other northern races. When
she is free and Independent 1t will be i'm
possible to deal with the next great ques-
tion, how we small states are to arrange
our FUTURE
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-29
Town Was Not Damaged.

Austin, Tex, May PSI. L. Mather.
mayor of Mineral Wells, Tex, requested
the Associated Press to correct the re-
port sent to several papers that the town
had been badly damaged by a tornado
last week He says that no damage was
done at all, and that excepting very
high wind which swept over the town
last Wednesday, there was no provoca-
ton for such report.
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No Opinions Expressed.

Washington, May 2S.--ln the absence OF
any official lnformatioH whatever regard
ing the reported sinking of an American
steamer by Vice Admiral Rojestvensky,
officials In Washington profess a dlsineli-
nation to discuss publicly any interna-
tional aspect the case may have.
Much depends on the action of the ves-
sci when she was halted whether the car
60 she carried was contraband and on
other matters. If the vessel refused to
stop when the Russians ordered II to.
the latter according to the view here,
In the exercise Of their rights under the
existing war conditions, had a right to
sink her on the spot. Many American as
well as vessels of other nationalities are
asserted to be carrying contraband OF
war in the far east and If the vessel sunk
was doing this she was liable to seizure
under the law as to prizes and disposed
of according to the rules of war
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-29
Sunbeam Is SIGHTED.

New York. May 2s.-The British steam
er Acara from Cardiff which arrived to-
night at quarantine reported that on
May % at 7:45 p. M, (ships time) in
latitude 2.22, longitude 45.22, she passed
barkentine supposed to be the yacht
Sunbeam, steering east under full sail.
seven miles astern of her was a two
masted schooner yacht. The sea was
smooth and the wind south, light.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-29
LOSSES ARE HEAVY.
Traffic Still Interrupted in Oklahoma
by Floods.

Oklahoma City Okla, May 2S.-The ces-
sation of rain leads to the belief that flood
damage in the two territories has been
arrested
Traffic in the western part of Oklahoma
is seriously crippled and Rock Island Of
ficials state that it will be several days
before trains can run south and west of
Anadarko. Washouts on the Santa Fee
in the chickasha nation are also reported.
The loss to farmers along the principal
streams will be heavy.
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TWO DISPATCHES ARE
RECEIVED IN WASHINGTON.

Washington. May 2S.-The following is
tho text of the Nagasad dispatch to the
state Department:
"Nagasaki. May 2s.-Japanese sunk the
puss;an hattlerhip Borodno and four
more warships. and repair ship.
The other dispatch read as follows:
Toxic, May 2s.-Japanese feet engaged
the Baltic squadron this afternoon In the
Straits of Tsu Shima. which was held.
Cannonading heard from shore"
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the second Russian division before making
a general encouragement.
The majority VI the naval authorities,
however, continue to believe that Rojest-
vensky could not risk a division of his
fighting ships. They of an optimistic
turn hope that Roiestvensky did actually
throw Togo off the trail and escaped
him as the French fleet eluded Nelson
and that they encountered only torpedo
boats in the Straits of Korea. This opn-
ion is not generally shared, and the great
majority think that Togo's scouts were
able to keep in touch with the fighting
divisionh and that the japanese lay in
wait for Rojestvensky In the narrow
waters where a battle is reported to have
taken place.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-29
Scott Breaks the Record.

Vallejo, Cal, May 2s.-In target prac-
tice in San Pablo bay today. Kempster
Horne Scott. an apprentice on the torpedo
boat Preble. broke the American navy rec
ord with six-pound gun. When the
Preble was moving at the rate of ten
knots Scott struck the target, distance
of 1000 yards. nineteen times out of TWEEN
ty-one shots.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-29
ROJESTVET1SKY ROUTED, TOGO IS IN PURSUIT

Washington, May % "A dis
patch was received at the state
department today saying that the
Japanese government has made
the announcement that it's fleet
had engaged the Russians in the
Straits of Korea, Saturday, and
had held them.
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Correspondents MuzzIed.

Toxic, May IS, 7:45 p. m.--Absolutely no
news concerning the operations OF the
Japanese and Russian fleets was obtain
able mere today. Newspapers are neid
under absolute leash, and all telegraph
and cables are closed to press dispatches
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-29
American Jockey Wins.

Paris. MAJ @.-The Prix Jockey club.
the French derby for S-year-olds. at one
mile and a half, for purse of $4,000
was run at Chantilly today Michael
Eprussis Finasseur with the American
jockey Nash Turner in the saddle, won
the race. beating the favorite Pboenix
and also Clyde, the winner Of last sun
days Prix de Dianne.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-29
RUSSIANS FLEE NORTH.

London, May 2S.-The correspond
ent of the Morning Post at Shang-
hal says that a telegram has been
received there from Pelxin announc-
ing that Rojestvensky's fleet has
been defeated off the Tsu Islands !
and is fleeing northward, and that
four Russian ships. including the
hattleship Borodlno have heen sunk.
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Name of Ship Is Unkncwn.

Toxic, May 2S.-The name and destina-
tion of the American steamer which Vice
Admiral Rojestvensky is reported to have
sunk off Formosa about May q is un-
known Details concerning the sinking
of the vessel are expected to be made
known when the crew OF the steamer
reaches Japan. Although nothing ia
known here about the case, it is ex-
pected In official circles that Vice Adj
miral Rojestvensky will claim that tho
vessel was cruising.
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Name of Merchant Vessel
Sent to The Bottom is
Not Learned
ENTIRE CREW TAKEN OF
BEFORE SHIP WAS SUNK
ST. Petersburg Can See Where Cir
cumstances Might Justify Ro.
jestvensky in Keeping His
Tactics a Secret.

Washington, May 2S.-Conhrmation has
been received here from Shanghai OF
ships have sunk an unknown American
merchant ship off the Chinese coast.
Heavy gun fire is plainly heard to che
northward
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MAIN FLEET TOOK
pART IN THE BATTLE.

ST. Petersburg. May PA dispatch TO
a news agency from Che Foo says that
nr,yate advices have been received BY
the Japanese consul there, stating that
the main portion of the Russian Bai1lc
feet engaged the Japanese squadron III
the Straits of Korea last night.
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RUSSIA is THROWN INTO
BREATHLESS SUSPENSE
OVER FATE OF VESSELS
USED TORPEDO BOATS.

Washington, 2S-The belief In
naval circles in Washington is
that the Japanese resorted to
free use of their torpedo boats.
in their attacks on the vessels of
Vice Admiral Rojestvenskys fleet.
The Japanese have large number
of to torpedo boats in their fleet,
and they demonstrated their effect
iVeness in the operations around
Port Arthur. Naval officials here
tonight express the opinion that il
was unlikely that such serious
losses as those reported could
have been inflicted by ordinary
fire.
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LOST FOUR VESSELS.

Tsingtau, May pa telegram I
from Chinese sources says that In 4
the naval battle in the Straits of 4
Korea Saturday until Sunday, the 4
Russians probably have lost two 4
battleships and two cruisers. This 4
report has not been confirmed 4
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-29
Toxic WithhoIds News.

Toxic, May 2s, s:11 a. m.--The embargo
on the publication of naval news con-
tinues.
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FAVORABLE TO JAPs.

Washington, May 2S.-Japanese
Minister Takahira has received a
dispatch from Toxic saying IN ef-
feet that the fighting in the naval
battle thus far has been with IA
vorable prospects to the Japanese.
The minister's dispatch is from
private sources.
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burg telegraph agency publishes the fol-
lowing from Shanghai under date of
May %:
From all quarters kilograms are ar
irving here announcing that a naval bat
tie is in progress between the Tsu Straits
and the Japanese coast No details are
given, but the tone of kilograms from
Che Foo is favorable to the Russians.
The kilograms say that the Vladivostok
squadron participated in the engagement.
AN English firm in Shanghai has re-
ceived a telegram from Toxic to the eff
feet that the japanese have been vic
torious, but nobody here believes it,
There is the greatest excitement in
Shanghai. All the warships in the harbor
have cleared for action.
1.-The cable to Woosung has been inter-
rupted since yesterday, but the cause is
not known.
Numerous merchantmen have deferred
their departure pending the receipt OF
further news
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-29
Togo's Losses in the
Big Fight Were One
Cruiser and Ten of
His Torpedo Boats.
Two Fine Vladivostok
Cruisers Are Steam
ing Southwark to As
sist the Russians.

lslngtau, May 2e.-There Is
running naval engagement
between the Russian and Jap
anese fleets In the Straits OF
Korea, near the island of OK.
1t Is reported that the whole
Russian fleet is not participat-
Ing, all the slower vessels nav
Ina steamed around Japan. The
Japanese losses so far are
stated to be one cruiser ana
ten torpedo boats.
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Che Foo May 2S, noon.-Private tele-
grams from Korea to the Japanese con-
sui here state that a battle was pro-
crossing yesterday afternoon at or near
the Straits of Korea between the main
portion of the Russian squadron and
the Japanese fleet under command of
Admiral Togo.
kilograms almost Identical with the
above have been received here, and an
nounce that large portion of the Rus
sian fleet was sighted approaching the
Korean straits Saturday, headed for the
channel between Tsu island and the Japa-
nese coast.
According to best information received
here recently, the main portion of Ad-
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Bulletin-W Washington, May
% : The American consul at
Nagasaki cabled the state depart
ment today that the Japanese
have sunk a Russian battleship,
four other warships and a repair
ship in the Straits of Korea.
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Did Not offer Open Battle.

Nevertheless. practically nobody be-
lieves that Togo offered open battle, the
consensus of opinion being that the Japa-
nese, favorede by a stage of the moon
which was at three-quarters full, waited
and delivered series of torpedo attacks
Saturday night. with such aid their
heavy ships could offer without running
too much risk. Mines may have played
an important role, and perhaps been
responsible for the large share of the
losses reported. At any rate the result
is not fully satisfactory to the naval au-
thorites.
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Fight at Long Range.

1t is possible that running fight at
long range took place Sunday from which
better results are anticipated as the naval
authorities generally do not believe that
torpedoing could be renewed Sunday
night in open sea.
The cruisers Gromoboi and Rossia of
the Vladivostok squadron probably have
sailed south to afford Rojestvensky any
assistance in their power. If Rojest-
vensly gets clear of the straits Sunday
night he. should be close enough to vladi-
vostok Monday to communicate.
No light has been thrown on the iden-
tty of the four cruisers reported from
Toxic as passing the Kuiles straits, and
the only explanation is that possibly an
other division of converted cruisers mas
been detached for the purpose of confus-
ing the Japanese.
At | o'clock this morning Admirais
Avellan and Wirenius on returning from
Tsrasko-Selo were shown the latest dis
patches to the Associated Press. Admiral
Ayellan said:
practically all the information in the
possession of the Emperor or the admir-
atty Is contained in the Associated Press
dispatches. Like the general public, we
are now dependent on them for news
but we hope to be able to relieve the
general suspense by dispatches containing
authentic information from Vladivostok
this evening"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-07
News at St. PETERSBURG.

st. Petersburg, March 6-2:57 p. N
The Associated Press has just
learned that General Kuropatkin has
launched blow at Field Marsha,
Oyamas left center just east of the
railroad. The fighting is desperate
along almost the entire line
Kuropatkin's losses in Killed and
wounded up to last night are placed al
23,5OO.
Oyama is believed to have alreaddy
lost fully 10000 men. The japanese
army, according to prisoners, is great.
ly exhausted. They repeat the story
that some of General Nogrs men have
not had any food for two days.
st. Petersburg, March 6, 2:50 p. m
The result of the greatest battle OF
modern times is expected to be deter
mined today or tomorrow. Two OF
the largest armies of recent times.
both in men and guns, are now locked
in death struggle, and although Gen.
eral Kuropatkin has evidently made
every preparation to cover his retreat
by removing his accumulated stores
and munitions northward it Is now the
opinion of mllitay men here that one
side or the other cannot escape an
overwhelming disaster. With both
wings bent backward Kuropatkin's po
sfton appears to be desperate, but
the issue is still in the balance The
news of victory for him is only re
garded as possible by his breaking
through the enveloping lines and news
of concentrated offensive is hour
awaited. Unless Kuropatkin can
strike, and strike hard, is is realized
that he must lose.
Military critics declare Oyama has
not great enough superiority to take
risks. According to the war Office
Oyama has not over 10000 men in ex
cess of Kuropatkin, whose forces to-
tai about 100000. Should Oyama sue
ceed the critics declare that he will
prove himself to be a master of mill
tary science and establish a reputation
for military genius of the first magni
tude. But unless he can completely
crush Kuropatkin's right they say
Oyama is in imminent danger of hav.
ing his own left cut off and destroyed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-07
A,DIes Sell at $3.50 Eac,7.

New York, March G-Tne prices are
said to be high in this country on ac
counc of the tariff but in England
there is no tariff, but the prices OF
two seedless aples from Colorado were
so high that several bushels of them
would break even the richest man in
the old country. Just so shillings, OF
$3.50 in good cold cash, apiece for two
beauties from Colorado, is the quoted
price in the London market. The
following clipping from the London
Times tells about them "The first
two seedless apples received from Col
orado were sold last Friday at Co
vent Garden by Messrs. Garcia, ia
cobs & Son to Messrs. Shearn, of Tot
tenham Court road, for so shfIlings
each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-07
MAY LIVE FOR $50 YEARS.
An Ohio Divine Says this Fact Can Be
Accomplished.

Accomplished.
Chicago, March 6.-Man may live
happily and usefully for $50 years, &C.
cording to DR.. Lyman Beecher Perry,
of Oberlin, g., who has expressed this
belief in an address on science of iv-
ing, before the Young Mep's Christian
association of Chicago.
After third of a century of scien.
tific study such is my conclusion, said
DR.. Sperry. The destructive forces
which bring about the present low
average longevity were manifold, but
/ believe it is possible to enjoy good
health and an activity up to a century
and half by proper understanding
of the human possibilities and the ex-
ercise Of this knowledge.
DR.. Sperry says the Science of Liv-
ing" his main object, apparently be.
ing to point out the influences which
retard longevity, with stress on the
theory that immortality has direct
bearing on the physical being
Climatic conditions, according to DR.
Sperry, have been reduced to stats
tics, proving beyond doubt that both
torrid and frigid atmosphere tend tC
shorten existence. All the longevity
worth mentioning, it is claimed, ex
listed in the temperate zone.
In relation to the destructive force
of evil habits DR.. Sperry spoke a.
length and his scathing treatment OF
drink, tobacco and opium was said tc
be derived from personal association
with victims
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-07
5s5 Pound Man Seeks Office.

Pittsburg, March 6.-Tne fourteenth
ward is proud of the fact that it has
the heaviest justice of the peace in
the world. Alderman Charles Kalten'
hauser, who has been dispensing jus.
tice in that ward for years, tips the
beam at sos pounds. He Is candi
date for reelection on the Republican
ticket, and the campaign managers
have got out large-sized placard an
nouncing his candidacy and display
ing faithful likeness of the alderman
When inducted into Office Is years ago
he weighed 365 pouns; since that time
he has gained just 200 pounds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-07
Will Make Finest Madras

Columbus, Ca, March ct is~un
derstood that Edmund M. Mclean has
rented space and power from the Bibb
mill on North Highlands Tor the pur,
pose of installing rooms and engaging
in the manufacture of madras and
other fine shirtings and shirtwaist
goods of superior quality. The goods
to be manufactured will be the finest
of the kind made in the south, it is
reported in local mill circles Mr.
Mclean is a young man, a member
of a prominent Savannah family, and
has had an experience of several
years in textiles. He has been assist.
ant superintendent of one of the Grif.
fin mills. where he gained practical
experience in cotton manufacturing
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-07
MRS. CHADWICK IS
PLACED ON TRIAL
Andrew Carnegie Faces Woman
In the Court Room.
BOTH SIDES READY FOR TRIAL.
Mrs. Chadwick Is Charged with Viao-
tions of the National Bank Laws.
Andrew Carnegie Present to Give
His Testimony.
His Testimony.

Cleveland, March 6.-The trial of
Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick for alleged
violation of the national bank laws be-
gan in the United States district court
today before Judge r. w. Taylor No
one was admitted to the court room
without credentials.
The case was set for $3.50 and ten
minutes prior to that time Mrs. Chad
wick came into court in the custody
Of two bailiffs. She was calm and
self-possessed. She wore a black skirt,
white silk waist, over which was worn
black velvet coat. She wore wide
black hat She took a seat at a long
table in the center OF the courtroom
immediately behind her leading coun-
sci, Jap P. Dawley and resting her chin
on her right hand remained closelly
interested spectator. AS soon as Judge
Taylor had taken his seat he said:
"The case of Mrs. Cassie L. Chad
wick"
"We are ready, your honor" said
Prosecuting Attorney Sullivan.
eve are ready" announced Mr.
Dawley.
United States Marshal Chandler
summoned II jurors to the box and as
soon as they were seated Mr.. Dawley
addressed the court, saying:
eve would like to know, your honor,
what will be the rule in this case as
far as the matter of challenges is con.
cerned?"
81 don't think" replied Judge Tay-
lor, that we can make any hard and
fasts rule concerning challenges, but
l would suggest that the counsel chal,
lenge as much as possible for cause
without saying that the charge against
Mrs. Chadwick was conspiracy against
the United States in connection with
financial Irregularities committed in
various transactions with the Citizens
National bank of Oberlin, Q.
Mr.. Dawley then commenced the ex.
animation of the jury. He was busy
with the third juror when the door
opened and Andrew Carnegie, follow
ed by S. T. Everett, at whose home he
is staying, entered the room.
Mr.. Carnegie gave one quick glance
at the woman sitting by the table and
then walked quietly past her to a
seat on the east side of the court room.
Mrs. Chadwick was ignorant of his
arrival and made no sign as he passed
her. Later the information was whis-
pered to her that Mr.. Carnegie was
in the room, but she did not turn her
head nor glance in his direction.
Mr. Carnegie, on the contrary,
seemed to be highly interested in Mrs.
Chadwick, and as he sat where he
could study her closely without being
himself observed he took advantage
of his opportunity to the full, and sub,
iected her from time to time with
close scrutiny. From time to time he
held whispered conversations with Mr.
Everett and they reviewed his interest
in the proceedings.
Mr.. Dawley in mentioning the name
of his client invariably called her
Mrs. "Shadwick" which afforded con
siderable amusement to tae audience
at first and caused Mr.. Carnegie to
smile broadly when he first heard OF
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-07
DEATH IN BOILER EXPLOSION.
Fireman Killed and Engineer ls Badly
Injured at Jacksonville.


Jacksonville, Fla, March Cone OF
the boilers of the City Electric Light
works exploded Sunday afternoon at
4:45 O'Clock, instantly killing John
Davis, the negro fireman, and fatally
inj1ring Captain Fred W. Ellis, the en-.
gineer of the electric light plant, and
of the waterworks plant, which are
only about so feet apart.
Lewis Carroll, aged As, and John
Dunn, aged %, were seriously injured
Carroll is badly burned about the body.
his collarbone is broken, his head and
face gashed by falling brick. Dunn
was cut about the face by falling brick
Both men are internally injured.
Carroll and Dunn were standing in
the door when the explosion occurred.
Carroll resides in East Jacksonville. II
is not known where Dunn resides.
The explosion tore out one side and
a part of the end of the engine room
The property damage will amount to
about $4,000. The plant is the prop.
erty of the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-03-07
Negro Charged with Arson.

Atlanta March Con the charge OF
setting fire to the building of the
Southern Bell Telephone company,
Will Head, negro, was arrested Sun
day by Call Of1cer Abbott on COM
plant Of w. T. Gentry, vice president
and manager of the company. The
case was entered on the state docket
under the head of suspicion"
Head admits that he was in the base
ment when the fire broke out, and that
he was the first person to discover the
fire. He denies that he did anything
by which the flames could have orig
mated.