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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-18
HAY IS WATCHING
 CHANGE FOR PEACE
WRITES LETTER DEFINING ATTI- ,TUDE OF STATE DEPARTMENT IN MATTER OF BRINGING ABOUT PEACE IN THE FAR EAST.

Philadelphia, February h.-Alfred II. Love- president of the Universal Peace Union, which has its headquarters in this of State Hay in response to MT. Loves suggestion that the government should make an effort to bring about d cessa- ton of hostiities in the far east on or before the coming anniversary of Wash ington's birthday. Mr. Hays letter Is as follows:
 q have had the pleasure to receive your letter of the ninth inst. in which, ex- pressing the appreciation felt by the Universal Peace Union for the interest this department has shown in the cause of peace in the far east, you asked re- newal of efforts in that direction at this time which you think is opportune
 This government has naturally watched with keen solicitude the course of the struggle in Manchuria, and within all proper limits has successfully en- deavored to cause the neutrality of the neighboring territories to be respect The President has been equally solicit ous to see the war closed by an honor able peace, and if an opening for his friendly offices to that end should ap- pear, he would gladly act in whatever sense might be practicable. So far no indication of any disposition by the bel ligerents td invite or accept the kindly offices of any power has been apparent -on the contrary-it has been intimated that suggestions with that end in view would be inadmissible. This government however, does not relax its watchful- ness nor abate it's desire to see peace pre- vail and to do towards that end what ever duty, counsel or opportunity may permit.
 JOHN HAY"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-18
Ambassadors Extend Coincidence.

St. Petersburg, February r, 6:sO p. m.- This afternoon Ambassador Mccormick and the other ambassadors drove to the palace to express their official condol- ences over the assassination of the Grand Duke; also leaving their cards at the palaces of the various members of the imperial family.
 At the time sentence of death was pro- nounced by the terrorists upon Grand Duke Sergius it was reported that Grand Duke Alexis procurator Of the holy synod, Pobiedonostzoff, and General Ire poff, then chief of police of Moscow, and now governor general of St. Petersburg, were also condemned to death, and ac- cording to some reports a similar sen tence was imposed upon the Dowager Empress Maria Fedorovna
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-18
HARD HEARTED SERGIUS IS
 VICTIM OF ASSASSIN'S BOMB
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Continues from First Page) --------~---------~>-----> Prussia, were immediately summoned to the chapel, where a requiem was held A state requiem, at which members of the diplomatic corps will be present, is announced for today. The funeral ar engagements have not yet been made, but in accordance with tradition the funeral probably will be on an imposing scale.
 Lie In State eeveral Days.
 The body will probably lie in state sev- eral days in the Church of the Ascension of the Kremlin, where Emperor Nicholas was crowned. Thence 1t will be brought to St. Petersburg and placed in the Ro- raI of St. Peter and St. Paul, inside the fortress.
 The tragedy was the sole topic of con versation at the clubs and hotel last night newspaper extras early in the evening having spread the news throughout St Petersburg.
 The story is going the round that Grand Duke Sergius himself, at the last moment, finding the tide against him, was won over to the plan of summoning the gem sky zabor and that he sent a messenger to Emperor Nicholas outlinging his views as to the composition of the body It is added the messenger arrived at almost the same time that the bomb was thrown in Moscow.
 According to Sergius' plan it was pro- representatives in the convention, two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-18
PERSONAL.

Martin l.. Semon, manager of the Bijou theatre, who is quite sick at Browns in- firmary, was somewhat improved yes- terday.
 Arthur Benson, business manager of the Captain Harrington" company, was in Birmingham yesterday making prepa- tions for the appearance of his company at the Bijou theatre for the week be- ginning Monday, February 27.
 F. G. Donehoo of oneonta was in the city yesterday. The general merchandise concern of which he is the head has sold an interest in it's business to J. H. Done hoo and O. B. Bynum. The capital will be increased $s000. The business will be conducted under the firm name of F. c. Donehoo & O. as heretofore. It is one of the oldest firms in Blount county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-18
Count cassini Shocked.

Washington, February H.-Count Cas- sni, the Russian ambassador, was shock ed to hear. through the press dispatches, of the assassination of the Grand Duke Sergius Count Cassni is anxiously awaiting news direct from Russia, as his son-in-law, Count Mengden, is master of the court at Moscow and member of the Grand Dukes houshold, and with the Countess Mengden, the ambassador s daughter, makes his home in that city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-18
Causes Tremendous Sensation.

St. Petersburg, February r., 4:50 D. m.- The news of the tragedy in which Grand Duke Sergius was blown up created a tremendous sensation in St Petersburg where the announcement by telephone from Moscow arrived during the after noon. Owing to the intense excitement prevailing at Moscow few particulars are ascertainable. The tragedy in reality was no great surprise, as it was known that the terrorists had already condemned the Grand Duke to death, and ever since the affair of January % the inauguration Of a bomb throwing campaign had been an ticipated.
 Grand Duke Sergius who was a brother in-law, as well as uncle of the Emperor and who had exercised immense influence at court was regarded as the most reac- tionary of the Grand Dukes. As governor general of Moscow he was intensely un- popular. His advent as governor general of Moscow was followed by expulsion of the Jews from the central provinces and throughout his administration his vigor- ous and harsh measures aroused the greatest hostility, especially among the students.
 Two years ago, after t.e student riots in which many were killed or wounded several hundred eXpulsions to Siberia fol- lowed under the orders of Grand Duke Sergius and General Trepoff, now govern al of St. Petersburg but who was then chief of police of Moscow. As there were many threats made against his life, the Grand Duke was obliged to flee to his summer residence twenty miles from the city. During the recent strike disturb ance the Grand Duke left the Diskoutohny palace on the outskirts of the city where he had been living and took refuge inside the ramparts of the Kremlin, where he had since lived in what is known as the little palace. opposite the famous statue of Alexander II. The trip to the Kremlin on that occasion was made at night between solid lines of troops.
 Was Cordial in Manner.
 Grand Duke Sergius was the wealthiest member of the imperial family. He was tall handsome and cordial in manner, in spite of the ruthless fashion in which he exercised his authority as governor general He was childless, but had adopt ed two children of his brother, Paul, who was banished on account of Morgantic alliance. Sergius' record as soldier was not brilliant He suffered disastrous defeat at the hands of General kuropat- kin during the famous KoursA maneuvers.
 Much of the responsibility for the catas- trophe at the coronation of Emperor Nicholas in Moscow when several thous- and people were crushed to death at the time of tie distribution of imperial gifts, was laid at Grand Duke Serglus door. It was held that he had not taken suffl- cient precautions and the liberals, after the affair on January %, placed the major nortion of the blame on his shoulders.
 The news of the assassination or the grand duke recahed the Isarskoe-Seio while the imperial family was entertain ing Prince Frederick Leopold o1 frussia' It created the greatest cons,eri'a'ioli' ne Fmneror is reported to have been con- pletelv prostrated. All festivities in honor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-18
ASK FOR FUNDS.
Metcaf Wants Money to Investigate
 Standard Oil in Kansas.

Washington. February 17.-Funds with which to promote the inquiry into the methods of the Standard oil company in Kansas were asked of the House today by Secretary Metcalf of the Department of Commerce and Labor. In his com munication the secretary says this in- qury cannot be completed before July next. His suggestion is that the unex- pended balances of an item of s46,O00 and another of s15,00O carried in the cur rent legislative. executive and judicial appropriation act be made available for this as well as all other work of the investigation which his department Is prosecuting
 These items were appropriated to carry on the beef trust and other inquiries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-18
MORE PEACE TALK.
Prince Leopold Is Understood to Bear
 Message From German Emperor.

St. Petersburg. February 1S.-2 a. m.)- Even in the midst of the excitement caused by the assassination of Grand Duke Sergius, there has been noticea- ble and sudden revival of the peace talk
 It is even intimated that Prime Fred erick Leopold of Prussia is the bearer Of personal representations from Emperor William on this subject While 1t Is pos itively known that the question of peace was discussed between Emperor Nicholas and Prince Frederick Leopold yesterday, it is impossible to ascertain. what, if any, conclusions were reached.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-18
Profound Impression in'Rome.

Rome, February 17.-The tragic tn of Grand Duke Sergius produced pro- found impression here, especially as his wife was known in Rome, having often visited the Italian capital. King Victor Emmanuel sent his condolences to the Grand Duchess personally. and was most affected by the assassination.
 The Pope, on learning of the mur- der of the Grand Duke, was deeply shocked He said How sad it is that people think they can find relief in vio- lence."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-18
NEGRO IS SHOT.
Doctor Shoots Negro In sumptervlIe
 About Dog

Dan Wynne, a negro, was brought to Birmingham yesterday morning and car ried to Hillman hospital to be operataed on for a bullet in his neck. He was shoot at Sumpterville by Dr. Campbell on account of a dog.
 It seems that the dog attacked one of the children of the negro, and he shot the dog, but did not kill it. Dr. Campbell, who owned the dog, saw the negro the following day and started to whip the negro who resisted, and the physician shot him. The negro is not badly wound ed and will recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-18
MT. Chadwick Promoted.

Robert E. Chadwick, who has been as- sistant cashier of the Bank of Ensley for several years and who has been acting cashier since the death of Charles A. Nolan, has been appointed cashier.
 c. c. Johnson, who has been connect ed with the bank for some time, has been appointed paying teller and assist ant cashier
 Mr. Chadwick has lived in Ensley for the past four years and during that time he has taken prominent part in affairs of the city. He is popular with all the people and is receiving the con- gratulations of his friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-18
AGAIN BUYING OIL.
Standard oil Refused to Buy Kansas
 Oil for Week.

Chanute, Kan, February 1.-The Standard oil company is again buying oil in the Chanute district, after refus- irg to take any for one week. The construction of the pipe line in the ter rltores is also again in progress. The Standard says it is taking only about ls0,OOO barrels of oil out of the field, but the producers say they are really taking more than that amount
 Reports from Independence, Peru and other places indicate that the Standard is buying there also
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-18
At the Churches.

The Rev J. H. Longcrier, pastor of the First Baptist church, will preach at the morning and evening services Sunday.
 At St. Johns Episcopal church the Rev. MT DeOvies, the rector. will conduct the regular services Sunday.
 fThe Rev. Dr. G. w. Read. pastor of the First Methodist church, will preach at the morning and evening services Sun day.
 At St. Anthony's church the Rev, Father Doyle will conduct the usual ser vices Sunday
 The Rev J. w. Orr. pastor of the First Presbyterian church. will preach al the morning and evening services Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-18
"The Show Girl"

Stella Mayhew, in "The Show Girl'' will conclude very successful weeks engagement at the Bijou theatre with a matinee this afternoon and a perform ance tonight. Miss Mayhew and her ex- cellent company have made very favor able impression in Birmingham. The comedienne has become favorite here and she has entertained large crowds at the Bijou all this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-18
Colorado Wants a Refinery.

Denver, February IA bill for the establishment of state oil refinery has been introduced into the Colorado legs- lature. The bill provides for an appro- priation of sl2500O for the erection and operation of a refinery. The price of crude Dil in this state has recently been reduced from N to so cents q barrel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-18
"san Toy.v

Next Monday night at the Jefferson theatre San Toy will amuse the must cal comedy devotees of Birmingham James T. Powers will play the role of Li and a production of Oriental magni- ficence is promised. San Toy'' has been remarkably successful wherever pre- sented
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-18

arrived in this city say it was common talk there when they left that the ter rorists had marked four persons for ex- ecution-the Emperor, Grand Duke Ser gius, Governor General Trepoff of St. Petersburg, and Interior Minister Bouli- gan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-18
News Reaches Berlin.

Berlin, February 17.-The news of the assassination of Grand Duke Sergius reached the Russian embassy here first through a newspaper correspondent. Travellers from St. Petersburg who have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-18

London, February liking Edward, as soon as he was informed of the assassin aton of Grand Duke Sergius at Moscow telegraphed to Emperor Nicholas, ex- pressing his horror and sympathy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-18
Not Accompanied By Wife.

According to later details Grand Duke Sergius, who generally was accompan- jed by his wife when out driving, was on this occasion going to his private Rus sian bath in his old official residence in Tverswaia street. The vehicle in which he rode was a plain, shabby, closed car riage, such as would not be likely to at tract attention. It was followed by de- tectives in a couple of cabs. The Grand Duke was driven rapidly and was half way across the square between the great bell towen and the Nicholas gate, when the bomb was thrown beneath his car rlage where it exploded literally de- molishing the vehicle, killing the Grand Duke and fatally injuring his driver.
 It still appears to be uncertain whether the assassin was in a sleigh or hiding in the tunnel beneath the Nicholas tower.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-18

each of bolos, the merchants and peas- ants.
 All theatres were closed last night.
 The period of court mourning will put an end to the little gaiety which so far has marked the social session at the Rus sian capital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-18

When 1t prints good. 1t is . good cut The Gawk Engraving Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-18
Edward Telesraphs Sympathy.

of the Prussian guest were at once aban- doned.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-06-01

long body from the wishbone back up
on which to carry plenty of meat. They
are not coarse or bony, yet males
weigh from nine to ten pounds and
females from five to seven.
They have the rich yellow skin and
legs so dear to the American epicure,
and the skin is not thick and tough,
as in some yellow skinned fowls
They are vigorous from the2shell, alert
and gamy, though not inclined to fight
among themselves, says Mrs. r. Met
calf of Ohio in American AgricuItur-
list. in which Buckeye Red of ideal
shape is illustrated. The surface color
of the male is a dark rich yelyety red,
approaching cardinal or garnet. never
buff or bricky, head, neck, hackle.
back, saddle and wingbows richly
CLOSED with metallic luster, under col
or a lighter shade.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-06-01
The High Priced Potato.

The national department of agricul-
ture has arranged with Rev. ]. r. Law
renee of Middleboro, Mass, to use his
farm for potato trial grola Is this year,
Mr.. Lawrence's work last year with
500 varieties having been very salts
factory. This season he will have
about 500 varieties ofspotatoes, which
will be the largest collection of vari-
cites in a single field in the world. One
variety, Ell Dorado, is the most yalu-
able potato grown, being worth $3.50
a pound TO secure the planting of
this potato Mr.. Lawrence had to sign a
guarantee not to allow slip or an eye
of the spud to leave his premises, =
Country Gentleman
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-06-01

THE GRANGE FOR FARMERS.


A Good Suggestion For Many
Oranges to Adopt.
Some one asks what a grange should
do where through death. removal and
change of business the membership
comes to be composed largely Of village
people who have little interest in farm
ing. My suggestion would be to work
such a grange somewhat along the lines
of a village improvement society, says
George NJ Whitaker in the New Eng
land Farmer. Study shade trees and
how to care for them. Work for sen
timent favorable to the preservation of
the birds. Interest the members in
the care of schoolhouse grounds, GENE
terry. the common and other public
grounds. Wake up zeal in attractive
grounds and in a general spirit of civic
neatness about the premises of mem
bers. Try to make your town more
beautiful. Such work Is closely allied
to agriculture, using the word IN its
broader sense. Plenty of amusement
for the young people Is all right, but re-
member that the gange has a serious
side and do not overlook its education
al work. If the members are not in
terested in cuItiyating broad fields, do
what you can for the most successful
cultivation Of the roadside tree, the
shrubbery about the village homes, the
grass of the lawns. In this way you
are carrying out grange principles.
But insist that in the original initia-
ton Of members the grange should be
kept a farmers organization, and am
pleased at the number of Endorsements
Of my position that are coming to me
all Of the time. One critic Of my views
argued that every one should be admit
ted to the grange because this would
make it broader. | admit that such
result might follow such a course
Doubtless many medical associations
would be broader with a few ministers.
1t might broaden the lawyers to cross
swords in debate with physician mem
bers Of bar associations. But this in
creased breadth would be secured at
the expense of losses IN other direc-
tons. A medical body could not act
as vigorously for proper vaccination
laws if half of its members were min
listers. The members Of a lawyers club
should be lawyers. BY parity of rea-
soning farmers association should be
composed of farmers.
! met a grange officer not long since,
and in reply to my inquiry about his
grange he said in substance, I'VE have
more members than ever before in our
history, but we are at the same time
weak for any aggressive agricultural
work because many of our members
have no interest in agriculture, and. as
the community understands this, when
we make any demand in the name of
agriculture it does not receive the con
sideration it would IL the members
really represented the wishes of the
rank and file Of the farmers Of that
locality"
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-06-01

wonderfully successful in promptly curing
lame back, kidney. bladder. uric acid trou-
bles and Bright's Disease, which is the worst
form Of kidney trouble.
Dr.. Kilmer' Swamp Root is rot rec
commended for everything bus il you have kid
ney, liver or bladder trouble It will be found
just the remedy you need. Ithas been tested
in 50 many ways, in hospital work. in private
practice, among the helpless too poor to pur-
chase relief and has proved SO successful in
every case that special arrangement has
been made by which all readers Of this paper
who have not already tried ii. may have
sample bottle sent free by mail, also book
telling more about Swamp-Root and how to
find out if you have kidney or bladder trouble.
When writing mention reading this generous
offer in this paper and f
send your address to SsS'laszI q go
DR.. Kimer & Co. Bing n. go
hanton N. Y The D. 9 sSz fEEs9
regular fifty cent and Homo Of swamp-Roos
dollar sizes are sold BY all good druggists.
Don't make any mistake, but remember
the name, SWamp-Root, DR.. KiImer's
Swamp Root, and the address, Binghamton,
n. Y. on every bottle.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-06-01
NITROGEN BACTERIA.
No More Free Cultures This season
The Trade Product.

ne 4EttUe 1-EO0uct.
Erroneous statements which have re-
Gently been appearing in the public
press regarding the free and unlimited
distribution of inoculating material for
leguminous crops is likely to cause
those who apply for these cultures to
be disappointed A circular of the de-
partment of agriculture now announces
that the results obtained with pure
cultures in inoculating Ieguminous
plants has resulted in such a demand
for this material that the facilities of
the department have been taxed to
been impossible to meet the demand
In fact, the total quantity which could
be prepared this season was promised
early in February.
The patent which the department
holds upon the method of growing and
distributing these organisms was taken
out in such way that no one can
maintain a monopoly of the manufac-
ture of such cultures and so as to per-
NIT of its being taken up and handled
commercially. The commercial prod
net is being handled quite generally BY
seedsmen. Upon application the de-
partment has furnished all necessary
information to the psychologists rep
resenting properly equipped concerns,
but it cannot assume to make any
statement which could in any way be
regarded as a guarantee Of the COM
mercial product, nor is it prepared to
indorse each and all of the somewhat
extrayagant claims occasionally made
for this discovery. The latest of the de-
partment's authorized statements may
be found in farmers bulletin 214
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-06-01

Tioga county Pa) Pomona grange
has invited the state grange to visit
it and confer the sixth degree. so
that members may receive the seventh
and highese degree at the November
meeting of the national grange in New
Jersey. The same plan is likely to be
worked in other states. 1t is, however,
something unusual for the sixth degree
to be conferred oftener than once a
year, and then at the annual meeting
of the state grange.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-06-01

BUCKEYE REDS.
A New Breed Of Fowls Said TO nave
Originated In Ohio.

Originated In Ohio.
Thinking to improve them Barred
Hooks, we crossed them with Buff
Cochins, then used what we supposed
were pure Black Breasted Red Games
with them. AS part Of these games
had yellow legs and pea combs, we
now feel sure that they had been mixed
with the Cornish Indian Game before
we got them. and here is where we got
the pea comb. This mixup produced
a bird or two red as foxes, with yellow
legs, and I conceived the idea of rails
ing whole flock like them.
As layers the Buckeye Reds are sim
ply peerless Heat or cold has no ter
rors for them, as their small combs do
not suffer from frost. They have a
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-06-01
DO you GET UP
WITH A LANE BACK !?
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.

Almost everybody who reads the news
papers is sure to know Of the wonderful
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-06-01
A Modern Grange Hall.

Dracut (Massl grange has a very
convenient and modern grange hall. It
is a two and half story building with