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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-10
UNION LABOR IS
 GIVEN HARD KNOCKS
New York Department of Labor Speaks of Disastrous Effects
 of Recent Strikes.

Albany N r., July 9.-In it's quarterly bulletin the state department of labor speaks of the disastrous effect of recent strikes upon the labor organizations that prosecuted them.
 "'The failure of the strike on the Rapid Transit system in New York" says the department, resulted in the disruption of unions embracing a membership of more than four thousand men; that of the glaziers was followed by ,ae dissolution of a union of 300 men; while the disputes in the Fulton County Glove Manufactory also caused very large losses. In some industries trade has only recently recov- cred from the recent depression which greatly weakened the worxmen's organ izations. Between October 1, 1904. and April 1, 1906, 165 organizations in tbis state dissolved, and twenty more almalgated with other unions of the same trade. On the other hand only nine new unions were organized, causing net decrease of eighty-six. and leaving 24ls organizations in existence at the end of March. The aggregate number of members of unions was then 34.262. signfying a net de- crease of 17.414 since September. New York City lost 8741. or 3f per cent of it's mebership but still have 245g7S union- ists.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-10
SOUTH ON EVE OF
 GREAT PROSPERITY
Students of the Cotton Market Ex- press Amazement at the Un-
 paralleled Situation.

New Orleans, July 9.-(Special.) )-Stud- ents of the cotton market express amaze ment at the unparallel prospective pros perity of the south by reason of the peculiar situation the spinners of the world are placed in with reference to raw cotton supplies. The farmer holds, of the old crop about 1,500,00O bales. now worth about Il cents per pound Every pound of the new crop will bring in the open twelve millions of bales of the old crop have been sold at an average of about St2 cents. Thus the cotton producers and the southern interests dependent upon them are now in fair way to enjoy a period of the greatest prosperity they have ever had, for the world will need every bale of the old surplus and every bale of the new crop to meet the unpre- cedented demand for manufactured goods At least for the time being, the day of farm mortgages in the south has passed, anu the year from today the southern farmer who hasn't snug sum in the bank and all debts paid will be singular ly alone, and except in very rare in- mismanagement.
 The responsible agents are. the excel lent trade conditions of the world con- tinuous bad weather which has prevented another gigantic rop and the holding Of cotton by the farmer and thus prevent ing the speculator from controlling the markets
 UnquestionabIy. the south as a. whole is on the eve of great prosperity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-10
EPWORTH LEAGUE
 IS DOWN ON SHOOT
RESOLUTION ENTERS SOLEMN PROTEST AGAINST HIS ADMIs- SION TO sENATE-REPoRT FA- voRs UNIFORM DIVORCE LAW.

Denver Col. July 9.-The seventh inter- national convention of the Epworth League closed tonight with meetings in the downtown churches and auditoriums, at which were read the report of the committee on resolutions, previously adopted by the board of control. the gov ernng body of the league. The report re- - to the Smoot case as follows
 "Inasmuch as Reed Smoot, senator-elect of the United States from the state of Utah is subservient to authority that Is antagonistic to the purity and integrity of the American home, and subsersive of the laws of the lands. by reason of his official relation to the Mormon hierarchy, we earnestly and solemnly protest against his admission to seat in the supreme leg islature of the nation, and we urge in Congress the need of passing laws making it an inpossibility for representatives of such a treasonworlsing system to obtain seats in the legislative bodies O. the Unit ed States. And we urge the Congress of the United States to submit to the peo- pie constitutional amendment prohibit ing polygamy or plural marriages with
 
 The reports favors uniform divorce law; heartily commends the work of the national bureau of reform; the Lords day alliance of Canada. and similar organiza- tions; pledges incessant warfare against all forms of intemperance and expresses qualification at the progress of the work Of the anti-saloon league Of the United States and Canada; declares uncompro- missing opposition to the sale of intoM- cants in the army canteen, and endorses the Hepburn Deliver bill for the preven- tion of interstate transportation of intoxi- cants In violation of prohbitory laws.
 The resolutions express sympathy for Bishop Boyce of St. Paul, whose illness prevented his attendance at the conven- ton.
 During the day divine services were held in nearly all of the churches of Dem yer, the sermons being preached by visit ing Methodist minister's
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-10
CASSINI BIDS FAREWELL oS
 TO WASHINGTON FRIENDS

sian fashion with a kiss The last to bid him arieu was Baron Mayor des Planches, who succeeds Count Cassinf as dean of the corps.
 The ambassador will spend today and tomorrow in New York, where several dinners will be given him. He goes to St. Petersburg direct to see the Emperor. and later to several watering places in Europe for rest. The ambassador prob ably will not take up his duties at Madrid before late in the autumn.
 Words fail me to express my regret at leaving the many friends I have made here during my several years residence v Count Cassini said to friend today. My heart Is too full to say the things feel Your country has given me pleasant home, and it has been privi- lege for me to watch the progress of this great nation, for whose people cherished an admiration and affection before my ambition was attained, and l received my appointment as ambassador at Washing ton That admiration and affection has increased each year of my stay and while' for many reasons European embassy will be welcomed at parting l cannot but regret breaking the ties made here I have been deeply touched at the many kind words and evidences of friendship that have come to me specially in these last few weeks, and l leave with the best of good wishes for this country, and heart full of gratitude for the many kindnesses have received
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-10
FEATs BY WIRELESS.
Five Vessels in Mld-Ocean Engage in
 Conversation.

New York. July 9-The French liner La Savoie in from Havre tonight. brought news of wonderful wireless conversation in midocean in which there were five par ticipants. La Savoie and It's sister ship. La Lorraine, the Lucania, the Celtic, and the St. Louis were the vessels in com
 muication. Two of tine liners-La Lor- raine and the Celtic-were east bound. The other three were coming this way. The talk lasted twelve hours. l. Savoie, at the western end of the line, began
 talking when 1t picked up this morning the Lucania, which is following 1t into port.
 The Lucania in turn caught signal from the St. Louis. while the St. Louis made the connection with the Celtic. Tks Celtic connected with the easternmost ship. La Lorraine The distance between La Savoie and La Lorraine was about 800
 niies.
 The conversation began by the operator on Savoie telling the Cunarder that his ship was going to beat 1t to part at least twelve hours The Lucania's operator an- swered that his ship was not after any records. Then he flashed the news to the St. Louis that both La Savoie and Lu- cania would. barring accidents, beat 1t by many miles to the Scotland lightship. After the man on the St. Louis Rot through returning what he termed "a jolly" he sent another flash to the east and picked up the Celtic. conveying to the operator on 1t what he had learned from the trio of west bound liners After word or two of thanks the Celtic operator forged the last link in the chain and signaled La Lorraine that it's sister | was almost in New York. Greetings all laround were exchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-10
HOME COMING PRINCE
 WARMLY GREETED
Gustavus Adolphus and Bride Are Welcomed by Two Hundred Thou
 sand People at Stockholm.

Stockholm, Sweden. July 9-The home- coming of Prince Gustavus Adolphus, son of Crown Prince Gustav, and his bride, (who was Princess Margaret of connau- ghD, today was made the occasion for enthusiastic demonstrations amid glorious weather.
 The royal yacht flew the Norwegian standard at her foremast, and the Swedish standard at her main. King Oscar and the other members of the royal family viewed the disembarkation of the prince and princess from the roof of the palace. Two hundred thousand persons lined the route of the royal procession to the pal ace. After the arrival of the bridal couple the entire royal family attended te deum In the royal palace. In the address of the court chaplain, reference was made to the glorious Swedish people who had not broken the allegiance they were sworn to keep
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-10
.SHREWD MOVE
 MADE BY LAPS Occupation of Sakha|in is Of
 VIsI importance GIVES JAPAN TRUMP CARD. Is the First Time After Eighteen Months of War That Japanese
 Flag Is Hoisted on Rus
 sian Territory.
GIVES JAPAN TRUMP CARD

St. Petersburg. July 10, a. n.-Witf the Japanese flag hoisted for the first time on Russian soil after eighteen month of war. the importance of the landing on the island of Sakhalin is gen orally admitted both in newspaper com ment and in government circles. Com plete occupation of the island is regard ed as a foregone conclusion.
 The Novoe Vremya voices the general sentiment in holding that control of Sak- halin puts a powerful lever in the posses sion of the Japanese diplomacy, which finally has something tangible in it's hands to throw on the scales with the sword in the coming conference.
 There is divergence of opinion with regard to the effect 1t will have on the negotiations at Washington. some of the irreconcilables declaring that it makes peace at the present juncture more im- possible than before. as Japan will be able to demand the cession of the island. and heavy indemnity as well, which terms of peace will be too costly, but the more prevalent view is that Japan has now in her hands enough trumps to take the game.
 The attack on the island certainly dissi- pates one of the hopes of the peace advo- cates who have been suggesting that its voluntary cession might be an offset, with Port Arthur and the Chinese railroad against the payment of larger part. or all of a monetary indemnity.
 No further report of the landing oper- ations has been reached
 M. Muravieff, Russian ambassador at Rome, and one of the peace plenipoten- tiaries, has arrived in St. Petersburg and called on Foreign Minister Lamdorff yes terday. His sailing arrangements have not been perfected, they being dependonr on the date of his audience with the Em peror which probably will take place Tuesday His suite has been completed by the selection of two secretaries from the foreign office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-10
WILL SWIM TOGETHER.
Men and Women at Vale Use Swim
 ming Tank Promlscuously.

New Haven, Conn. July 9.-The official athletic department of the Yale summer school was called into executive session today to decide whether the university should favor promiscuous swimming in the Yale gymnasium tank. Men and women students of the summer school both want to learn to swim, and they are anxious to learn at the same time in the Yale tank.
 There is opposition by some of those who hold that Yale should take stand with few summer resorts where pro- miscuous bathing Is frowned upon and prohibited.
 Others held that If Yale men and wo- wen wanted to swim together the uni versty is not called on to make a rule to the contrary. The latter element pre- vailed, and tomorrow the Yale tank. for the first time in tis history, will be thrown open to all who want to take a plunge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-10
Flood Reaches Highest Point.

Minneapolis, July s.-The flood in the Mississippi apparently has reached it's highest point. after rising steadily for three weeks. Lumbermen believe there is no further danger to be apprehended from the great log jam at Camden. and unless heavy rains take place, the worst Is thought to be over. Hundreds of houses along the Mississippi flats have been abandoned by their owners. and they will not be re-occupied until the flood sub sides
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-10
THE RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR WILL SPEND SEVERAL MONTHS AT EUROPEAN WATERING PLACES b-.oRE GOING TO MADRID.

Washington. July 9.-Count Cassini, Russa's first ambassador to the United States, after seven years service here. left today for New York, where he sails Tu9sday for Europe. and will later go to his new post at Madrid Gathered at the station to bid him God speed were nearly every displomat remaining here, and number of the ambassadors per sonal friends. Among them were the Italian ambassador and Baroness Mayor des Ranches, his closest friends in the corps. M. Brun, the Danish minister, and MT Gambo, the Mexican charge d'af- faires, and his stan. the secretaries and
 attaches of the Italian embassy. The ambassador led the way to his car with
 Baroness Mayor des Ranches. followed
 by the Italian ambassador, and the re- mainder of the party. Shortly before the train left Baron de Rosen reached the station and was among the last to say good-by greeting his conferees in Rus
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-10
DYNAMITE BLOWS WORKMEN ID PIECES Eight Killed Near Scene of
 Pennsylvania Wreck FLESH BLOWN 200 YARDS Two Bodies Disappear Entirely and 1t Is Thought They Were Blown
 Into the susque-
 hanna River.
FLESH BLOWN 200 YARDS

Harrisburg. Pa. July 9-Eight men injured by the premature explosion of a big blast of rock powder on the Penn sylvania railroad improvements near New Cumberland, at 7:30 o'clock this mora ing The accident occurred directly across the Susquehanna r.ver from the scene of the Pennsylvania railroad wreck on May Il, in which 2s persons were killed and many others injured. All the victims of today's disaster were employees of P. s. Kerbaugh & Co. incorporated, contrac- tors, who are building the double tracks for the Pennsylvania railroad to con meet with the Enota yards The bodies of the men were terribly mangled and par ticles of flesh and bano were scattered for q distance of 200 yards.
 The dead:
 Jamcs wiseman, aged 50. dynamite boss. Buffalo, N. Y.
 Arthur Green, aged 2s, coiored, Harris burg
 Robert Thompson, aged g, colored. Pittsburg
 Frank Mullah, Slav. aged 4s years.
 Three Italians and one slav, known only by numbers.
 The injured: William Reed, colored, D years, will probably die; William Miller, aged 5s. of 1davelle.
 Not a trace of the two colored men who were killed can be found and 1t IS supposed their bodies were blown into the river. which is being dragged.
 The coroner's jury rendered a verdict of premature explosion from an unknown cause and no blame attaches to the con- tractors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-10
ADJOURN TO SWITZERLAND.
German Government Refuses to Allow
 Socialists to Speak.

Constance, Grand Duchy of Baden July 9.-The international scientists con- gress opened here today. The Baden government had forbidden speeches by foreign members because they refused to ignore German politics.
 Herr Bebel, the socialist leader in the reichstag, attacked Prince von Bueiow' the imperial chancellor because he pro- hibited M. Jauers, the socialist leader in the French chamber of deputies. speaking in Berlin today. The confer ence then adjourned to the neighboring Swiss town of Kreuzlingen, so as to en- able the foreigners to speak.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-10
RAIN STOPS RACE RIOT IN
 THE HEART OF NEW YORK

New York, July s.-Two persons were shot. one probably fatally, in fight be- tween mobs of whites and negroes in West Sixteenth street today
 The trouble began when Henry Hart. a colored man, was attacked.in the street by number of white youths, who ac- cused him of interfering with ball game. Hart fled, pursued by a mob of whites hurling stones and other missiles, and got revolver while his pursuers made efforts to break into the building. Hart began firing. one of his shots striking James Hunter. Policeman John Love ran into the house and arrested Hart, after the latter had fired twice at the officer. As Love brought his prisoner out sev-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-10
COLDFIELD SUFFERS
 LOSS OF S2oO,OOO
T.. Blocks of Buildings Burned and Destruction of Town Was
 Averted by Wind.

Goldfield, New, July 9.-Two blocks of Goldfields business and residence sections have been destroyed by fire, entailing a loss of $20O,O00 The fire originated In the basement of Mrs. Wilson's millinery store, spread to K. Romero's brokerage office and automobile establishment, which blew up.
 A new s40O00 hotel being built, lasted about twenty minutes. and the Nevada Detective Agency md Grandview hotel both across the street, soon followed. A light wind blowing away from the main street was all that saved the town from total destruction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-10
New York Jews Honor Hay.

New York. July 9.-Jews of the East Side thronged the synagogue of the Rou- manian-Amerfcan congregation in Riv- ington street today to honor the mem ory of the late John Hay. Secretary of State. Congressman Goldfoggle deliv- cred an eulogy on MT. Hay. Resolutions were passed declaring that by his acts in behalf of the oppressed Jews of Rou- mania. Mir. Hay had endeared himself in the hearts of all Jews. and that in his death the nation had lost great statesman, and the Jews sincere friend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-10
WOMAN'S BODY IS
 FOUND IN CELLAR
MAN WHO IS BELIEVED TO HAVE COMMITTED MURDER DIED RE- GENTLY IN HOSPITAL IN PHIL ADELPHIA.

Philadelphia, July 9.-With the back of the head crushed in. mutilated from head to foot, and several bones broken the body of woman known only as Annie" was found today buried in the cellar of a house in the northeastern part of the city, formerly the home of Charles Bluhm, German who died in hospital on May 19.
 The police believe that Bluhm murder ed the woman, who was his housekeeper and buried the body in the cellar to hide the crime. A hole had been dug in the middle of the cellar and a quantity of quick lime thrown in. The body was then placed in the hole and covered with earth. Bluhm's wife left him about four years ago because of his violent tenn I,er, especially when he had been drink ing. Both of them drank to excess at times, and they frequently quarreled Last December the woman disappeared. Neighbors asked Bluhm what had be- come of her, and he replied that she had gone away. He lived In the house alone. He was taken i'll with consumption, and as he was about to be removed to a hospital, he told neighbor If you hear of me dying then go Into the house, but not before."
 Bluhms wife called upon him in the hospital at which he became enraged He forbade her going into the house. He died without any suspicion resting upon him as to the disappearance of the house. keeper
 When Bluhm's will was opened 1t was found that he left the little house 10 his wife and her occupancy of 1t led 10 the discovery of the body by workmen making repairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-10
Await kruger's Report.

St. Petersburg, July 10, ? a. m.-The government Is awaiting a report from Ad- miral Kruger before making representa- tons to the Roumanian government for the return of the mutineers of the Kniaz Potemkine. It was stated at the foreign office yesterday that no official informa- ton of the attitude of Roumania towards the mutlneers had been received
 A dispatch from Theodosfa stated that during parade of the volna regiment shot was fired from the ranks at the colonel but missed him. The shot was a signal for an outbreak which was quelled after an officer and a private had been severly wounded. The trouble evidently was a reflex of the mutiny on the Kniaz Potemkne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-10
SHOPS BURNED AT
 STATE INSTITUTION
SmaIIness of Mains at TalIadega Ham. pered the Work of Fight
 ing the Flames.

Talladega July 9.-(special)-shops of the State Deaf and Dumb institute burn ed at noon today The water supply was sufficient but the mains were too small to save building.
 The value of the building and contents was probably s30,0ts. The principaf or the school, J. Hal Johnson, is away. It is im- possible to learn tonight whether the buildings were insured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-10

eral negroes armed with all sorts of weap- ons attempted to rescue Hart.
 The policeman was knocked down and kicked, but he kept firm grip on his prisoner and finally succeeded in warding off his assallants. By this time the whites had been reinforced and the ne- groes fed A shot fired from negro tenement struck Mrs. Mary Donohue in the head. infiicting a probably fatal wound. The police arrested Albert Mid dleton who is supposed to have nred the shot and five other negroes.
 In spite of the presence of large body of police reserves. desultory hght- ing between whites and blacks continued until a sudden downpour of rain ended the hostilites.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-10
Running Meeting at Columbus.

Columbus. O., July S.-A six days run ming meeting. the first ever held in Co., lumbus opens at the Columbus Driving park tomorrow, About forty horses. which have been brought here from Cin- cinnati, Indianapolis and St. Louis, are quartered at the track The Columbus derby. with seven entries. is the chief event for the opening day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-10
ONE IS KILLED.
Nine Are Injured in Street Railway
 Accident in Detroit.

Detroit, July 9.-Nine persons were injured, one of them fatally. this even. ing at the corner of Fort and Hastings streets, when Trumbull avenue car crashel into wagon load of people returning from drive about Belle l. , park.
 Joseph Schwartz of Toledo. who was fatally injured in the collision, was driving and did not hear the car ap. preaching The wagon was demol- ished. The occupants were hurled in every direction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-10
More Bodies Ard Found.

Guanauato, Mexico. July s.-In the work of clearing the streets of the debris caused by the flood, more bodies have been found. Most of the corpses are manaIed beyond recognition The city is still without light or drinking water. Relief funds are being carefully dis tributed.