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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-11
ROJESTVENSKY IS
 NEAR MADAGASCAR
GERMAN COALERS REFUSE TO
 FOLLOW THE FLEET BECAUSE OF THE CLOSE PROXIMITY OF
 JAPANESE VESSELS. IT

Port Louis. Mauritius. February 1O.-Ar- rivals from Nossi Be (off the coast of Madagascar) report that the Russian sec ond Pacific squadron was still there on February 2. A dispute had arisen be- tween Vice-Admiral Rojestnesky and the German companies which are coaling the fleet The Admiral. who is we'll supplied with coal. wishes the colliers to follow the fleet. but they refuse to do so on account of the too close proximity of the Japanese squadron.
 The Russian ships will not leave Nossi Be before February 2S. They are get ting little news from St. Petersburg and the crews are dispirited owing to the fall of Port Arthur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-11
REPUBLIC OFFICIALS
 DENY MERGER RUMORS
Company Will Shortly Issue $1o,ooo,ooo First Mortgage Bonds to
 Pay Notes.

New York; February 10.-The Republic Iron and Steel company will shortly is- sue s1O,OOo,Ooo per cent first mortgage bonds, part of which will be used to pay SC, 3OOo 900 in short term notes which the company issued year ago.
 It is understood that Blair & Co. will have the entire issue. Rumors connect ing the Republic Iron and Steel with the proposed merger with southern iron and steel manufacturing companies were denied by officials of the company today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-11
Gas Franchise Extended.

Huntsville. February 10.-(Special.)-The Huntsville City Council has granted the New York and Alabama oil company a years extension of time on the fran chise giving it the right to lay gas pipes in the streets of this city and furnish nat ural gas to consumers. In a letter to the council asking for the extension, Presi- dent Francis Wilson of New oril stated that his company will be supplying enough natural gas from its wells at Hazle Green to keep every citizen warm. President Wilson's company has gas in abundance now. but no pipes will be laid for several months yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-11
Will Be Held Responsible.

New York, February 1O.-Rear Admiral Sigsbee, commanding the Carribean sqiadron. has notified the Dominieian au- thorities, cables the Herald correspondent at Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo. that if any harm is done Lieutenant Commander Leiper the cruiser Detroit's executive of ficer who is in charge of the customs house in Monti Christi. they will be held responsible,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-11
wltte's Residence Is Searched.

London. February 1.-The correspond ent at St. Petersburg of the Daily Mail sends to that paper the extraordinary report that the first act of the new min ister of the interior, M. Bouligan, on ar- irving in St. Petersburg on Friday, was to have the residence of M Witte, presl- dent of the council of the empire search cd by the police who removed mass of documents for examination. M. Witte was at home at the time. and the police made a systematic and thorough exami- ration of all the private papers in the house.
 The correspondent adds that when Min ister von Plehve was assassinated, he was carrying an order to the Emperor for his signature authorizing just requi- sltion for M. Witte's papers. It looks, therefore, the correspondent says, as though the new interior administration ig beginning just where yon Plehve left rff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-11
GOOD OPENING PROMISED.
Well Known Turfman Represented at
 New Orleans Club Races.

New Orleans, February 10.-Should the weather continue favorable the New or leans Jockey club will be assured of an encouraging opening tomorrow. Excel lent transportation facilities between the center of the city and the New City Park race track have been provided for, ana though the track will be heavy and slow it will not be what would be termed bad.
 About fifteen or twenty bookmakers VIII be in line and an attractive card IS or fered. Captain Brown. T. c. McDowei ana other prominent turf men are represented in the entry list.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-11
FOUND BETWEEN TRACKS.
Seattle Contractor Dies Soon After Be-
 ing Removed to Hospital.

Oakland, Cal, February 10.-Reuben c. Collins, contractor of Seattle, was found lying between the Southern Pacific tracks at First and Jefferson streets shortly af ter 6 o'clock last night unconscious and bleeding badly from a fracture of the base of the skull, and other wounds about the head. He was removed to the re- ceiving hospital, where he died.
 Papers found in his possession showed that he had been a member of the firm of Gerrick, Collins & Gerrick, contractors in iron construction. with offices at 62D Pioneer building. Seattle. He apparent ly lives at 1919, East Third street. Seattle: is married and has two children. Tickets found on his person indicate that he left Seattle on February g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-11
SULLIVAN WANTS
 TO ENTER THE RING
PUBLICLY CHALLENGES coRBETT TO RETURi MATCH, THE WIN NER TO TAKE THE MoNEY-HE WANTS MONTHS TO TRAIN.

St. Louis, February 10.-After an ab- sence of more than twelve years from the ring. John l.. Sullivan tonight pub licly challenged J. J. Corbett to a re- turn match. Sullivan declares his sin cerity
 q am on the level" he said, T can lick Corbett and all I ask is another chance I want eight months to train, Is all Am willing that the winner take all"
 In reply to the challenge Corbett tele- graphed from Cincinnati late tonight:
 My answer to Sullivans challenge is as follows: I wish lie had the health and youth to be able to fight me or any body else. That's all the luck l wish the poor old fellow"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-11
Boy Loses Both Leas.

Decatur. February 1o.-(speciaI.) )-Will Brown, age 12. son of Timer w. A. Brown, jumped from freight train here today and in jumping his foot slipped. throwing him under the train, cutting off both legs below the knees. Charlie Law son jerked him from under the cars, otherwise he would have been ground to death. He will recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-11
COLORADO RIVER RAMPANT.
Valuable Property Is Threatened at
 Yuma, Ariz.

Los Angeles, Cal. February 1o-A spe- cial from Yuma, Ariz., says:
 The Colorado river has risen three and one-half feet In twenty-four hours. At midnight last night 1t registered twenty nine feet, which Is the highest water since the 1891 food when it was thirty three feet and the town was wiped out. Citizens with shovels and scraper teams have labored all night strengthening weak points.
 The government lee on the Gila side is generally conceded to be safe. but the entertainments on the Colorado river are causing grave apprehensions, as sew era, breaks have occurred there. one near inc territorial prison. and another close to the Yuma Water and Light companys power house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-11
Postmasters Appointed.

Washington, February l0.-(special)- Postmasters appointed: Burbank. Wash ington county, Anton Hoffstadt; Hard away, Mancon county. William s. Carr; Wainwright. Monroe county. William H. Bradford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-11
EGG TRUST FORMED.

, Chicago. February 1o-The Daily : ; News: It is estimated that there : ; are 45.0oo.0Oo eggs in cold storage. : 1. Not withstanding this famine in : ; the product exists and householders ; are paying ss cents dozen. The big : ; meat packers are said to have : ; corner on the market. The eggs were > bought at a price ranging from 10 10 ; 17Lzc a dozen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-11
At the Jail.

At the Jail.
 When seen last night at the county jail by an Age-Herald reporter, Mrs. Herring stated emphatically that she was not guilty of killing her husband. Her appearance in feature, expression and dress. indicates that she is intelligent and refined. She has a matronly manner, and in commenting on the tragedy show ed a depth of womanly feeling. Her state ment though calm and coherent, seemed to indicate that she does not yet realize the grave peril of her present position.
 Mrs Herring is somewhat stout. Her hair is golden with a tint of gray. Her gray eyes are frank and luminous. On her left hand were two gold rings. In her black waist and grey shirt she pre- sented the apearance last night of an attractive woman.
 Here IS what she said;
 '.As God is my witness I would gladly give my life to bring back my husbands. I am innocent O the charge against me. I know that I will come out of this dif- ficulty and be vindicated.
 .'It is bad enough for my husband to be taken away from me without me being arrested and brought to jail.
 Threatened With Grip.
 q was lying down when MT Herring came in the room last night. For several days I have been threatened with the grip and have been i'll.
 My husband had been to Johns to hear John Mitchell speak. When he found me lying down he came over to the bed and soothingly said that had too much work to do. that I must see the doctor and have him prescribe for my illness.
 '.He then went into the adjoining room. Shortly afterward I was startled by two shots.
 "When I rushed into the room I found him lying in a pool of blood. May never again be called upon to witness such a sight,
 q was thrown into a panic. don't know what I did or said. Some of the neighbors who came in said that I had shot my husband and that would do 1t again.
 ''The Lord knows don't know what said..
 q have not shot gun in my life and wouldn't know how to handle onev'
 What kind of revolver was 1t and to whom did 1t belong?" was asked Mrs. Herring.
 Tt belonged to my son and was ss- calibre," replied Mrs. Herring.
 Had you and your husband ever had any quarrels?" we had been living together for over twenty-five years and had never had what you might call quarrel. True we had our little differences. We some times fused among ourselves. Where Is there married couple that doesn't fuss some tiraes?''
 Have you employed a 1awyer" "No, have not I don't think 1t is nec- essary. am sure they will turn me out in day or two. They know there is no one to look after my children. Now they are alone with their grandma Oh. this is terribler'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-11
Prominent Mason.

The dead man was a prominent citizen in his community He had been worship full master in the Masonic lodge at Johns. He was a miner but had at one time been a contractor.
 The killing of MT. Herring whether it be murder or suicide. does not show reconciliation. There is no evidence that shows it was planned. Mrs Herring ad- mitted to the people at Johns that her husband had abused her. She said also that MT. Herring had frequently threat ened to kill himself, but that they had never taken the matter seriously. Per sons who have investigated the wounds of MT. Herring asert that it is impossible that they were self-infiicted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-11
Unpaid WOTknen Threaten ia
 Renew Demonstrations
GREAT PRECAUTIONS TAKEN
New Minister os Interior Causes Sen sation By Having Home of M. Wtte G.. ched for Secret
 Documents.

St. Petersburg, February 10-Q1 D. m.J-. repetition of the labor upheavel. the im- mediate indictment being the failure of the worlxmen to secure payment for the time they were out on strike, added to the fact that there has been no adjust ment of the demands which led to the strike last month. The Putiloff Iron works, where the former strike origina- ted. Is playing the principal role. There are thirty thousand already out within the metropolis and the workmen at the torpedo factory in Kolpino, eighteen miles distant, have also joined the strikers. There Is a strong prospect of the move- ment extending.
 Troops Are Energetic.
 Only energetic measures by the troops and police prevented the resumption to- day of the former tactics of the strikers, marching from factory to factory and in- ducing or compelling employees to lay down their tools. Thus far there has been no disorder in St. Petersburg and the authorities appear to have the sit- uation well in hand in this respect, and it is generally believed that such pre-
 
 repetition of the scene of bloodshed of January 22. However, oircumstantiaI evidence of the revolutionary element about to join the strikers and resort to bomb throwing is causing grave appre- hensions.
 The workmen today held a number of orderly meetings in fields and big as- semblages are scheduled for tomorrow. Sunday will be the crucial time. The position of the workmen Is distinctly weaker than 1t was three weeks ago, for they are without money while the author ities are not repeating the mistake of understanding the gravity of the move- ment or neglectlng precautions. Father Copon's organization still eSsists, but l secretly, and it is less effective
 Cannot Reach Agreement.
 On the other hand the employers real. ize the importance of a prompt settle ment of the workmen's grievances, but have allowed weeks to slip by without deciding on combined action. few have made concessions. but the majority have refused. saying allowing the de- mands of the workmen would mean the ruin of the owners and have resigned themselves to the strike. They seem to think that the government is trying to make them shoulder the responsibility of settling the difficulty and have drawn up a petition setting forth that the gov ernment's persistent effort to conclliate the men has not borne the expected fruit and that the anger caused by the events of January 22 has ben aumented by the delay in settling their grievances.
 Father Gopon's organization is report ed to have appointed thirty-three dele- gates who are to request Governor Gen. eral Trepoff to permit tho workmen to send another representative delegation to see the Emperor and present pro- gramme of labor reforms. and in case of refusal of this request to repeat the att tempt to march to the palace square: but there is no confirmation of this re- port and it Is doubtful if the men can be induced to re-enaet their part In the tragedy of January p.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-11
Preliminary Hearing.

At the preliminary hearing at Adger this afternoon three persons testified that Mrs. Herring had told them Thursday night she had shot and killed her hus- band and would do it again under the same conditions. Mrs. Herring denied in court that she had killed her IT. sband. saying she was in an adjoining room ly- ing on her husbands bed when the shots were fired.
 Mrs. Herring was transferred from Ad- ger to the county jail in Birmingham to- night by Deputy Sheriff Patton. In a statement made to the deputy sheriff and to others, she protestetd that she was in- nocent.
 Mrs Herring has five children, two sons twenty and twenty-two years of age; one unmarried daughter and two young children, boy aged IA and a girl aged 16. The two younger children alore were living with their parents, but at the time of the tragedy were absent from home on an errand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-11
Mrs {, H. Herring Must An-
 sWsr for Grave Crime
MOTHER DE FIVE CHILDREN
At the County Jail Mrs. Herring Pro. tests Her nnoeence-Husband
 Was Prominent Mason
 at Johns.

Bessemer, February 1O.-(Srecial)- Charged with murdering her hrsoand in their home near Weller mines, at 6 o'clock Thursday night, Mrs. c. fl. Her ring, 50 years of age. and the mother of five children, was bound oyer Ky A. l. Thorp, justice of the peace at Adger this afternoon to await the action of the grand jury at Bessemer tomorCtw morn ing. Pending the grand jury g decision, Mrs Herring was sent to Birmingham and lodged in the county jail.
 The tragedy with which Mrs. Herring is charged has profoundly shocked the community. The Herring family is a prominent one at the Weller mines set clement. MT Herring's body. when found Thursday night, was lying on the floor in room adjoining the hIsDG-d's and wifes bed room. There was one bullet wound in the back of the head and one in the right hip.
 Mrs. Herring and her mother. Mrs. Wil- liam Parsons, 70 years of age. were the only persons in the house when the trag- edy occurred.
 Mrs. Herring was arrested on a war rant sworn out by Dr. William Bloomer, the physician of the Herring family.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-09-08
Saw Snakes.

Mr.. t. W. Drewry, residing for
merly in the vicinity of Pleasant
Hill, now resident of the country
near Hickman, was in town Mon
day and enlightened The CONNER
cial with a snake story. In the
first place Mr.. Drewry said that he
was at work on Mr.. Sam Wades
place. They were cutting crab
grass and the crop was the most
extraordinary ever seen in that
country 1t was waist high and so
thick it was almost impossible even
to walk through 1t. They we're
making hay and right smart job
they were having. Mr.. Wade ran
into stump and broke a section
out of his machine and not until
this had happened was he conscious
of the fact that large rattlesnake
was coiled up on his machine. The
reptile was in a menacing attitude
ready for assault 1t was very
narrow escape, but Mr.. Wade had
time to get pole and mash the
snakes head with il. Only a few
minutes interyened when Mr..
Drewry ran into some roots or logs
with his machine and snapped a
guard. Another rattlesnake was
unearthed, perhaps the mate to the
one Just killed. 1t was about the
same in size. The team gave
start and there was CONSERVATION
when Mr.. Drewry discovered the
cause of the trouble. He summons
ed help and in few minutes there
was wrigling mass with its head
severed from the body. Now comes
the eye opener. Mr.. Drewry says
that these snakes, full length,
stretched from one side of the
'land" to the other More than
that Mr.. Drewry adds that there
was not an ounce of "snakebite'
on the farm.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-09-08
Burglars Cooped.

Deputy Sheriffs Enloe Chiles and
Scott Wiley Friday night placed
Bob Robinson, Ben Adcock and n.
Stringer, of Polk Station behind
the bars on the charge of house
breaking and robbery. The men
are accused of burglarizing the
house of John Ezell and drug
store at Rives. A lot of clothing
was taken from Mr.. Pierce's store
at Polk. Five grips belonging to
the prisoners were found, which
contained clothing, knives, razors
and other things which had been
stolen. The officers caught the
fugitives after a warm chase at
Rives.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-09-08
Prominent Wedding.

Rev. {. c. Brown, formerly pas.
tor of the First Christian Church
of this city, but now a prominent
banker of Obion, and Mrs. Florence
E. Walker, a popular lady, were
married at the latter's home day
or two ago, Elder T. H. Mills Of
floating. The groom is son Of
the late c. S. Brown, of Glass, one
of the best known families in that
section of the country.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-09-08

This great, soothing, curative
remedy relieves pain, reduces
swelling and inflammation, and
heals up all open wounds and
sores. It is the one perfect, mod.
ern dressing, or treatment, for a
wound. Its quick use will posi-
lively prevent blood poisoning.
Always keep it at hand.
Says Mrs. Jessie Farris, of Eliz-
abeth, Ky: my little boy was
badly burned on both legs, which
were so drawn out Of shape that
he could not even crawl. / tried
many remedies without relief, but
finally Hamlins Wizard Oil made
a perfect cure, and he can now
walk and run. We thought we
should have to amputate both his
legs, and feel that Hamlins Wizard
Oil saved his life. - Price SOC and
$1.00.
Sold and recommended by
Martin-Allen Drug Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-09-08
To Clean Cemetery.

We are authorized to state that
a meeting OF the citizens Of the
neighborhood Of Old Republican
has been called TO be held Friday,
September IS, for the purpose of
cleaning up the cemetery. All
those who are interested in the
work will please be on hand early
on that day and assist us.
The Committee.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-09-08
We are the leading undertakers
of Obion County. - Union City
Hardware & Furniture Co.

Mr.. G. w. Worley, of Elbridge,
was in town Monday. Mr.. Worley
was a very popular candidate for
Trustee in the last election, He
saws that he does not expect to OPP
pose Mr.. Hayden for second term.
He speaks very highly of the pres
emit Trustee, saying that he de-
serves to be reelected. After that
Mr.. Worley will again enter the
canvass for that office.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-09-08
Special Premiums.

President Farris authorizes us to
state that Messrs. Sam Alexander
and Marsh Glenn have offered So
for the best job of horseshoeing,
shoes to be made and put on by the
blacksmith, and 50 for the second
best job. These premiums are to
be awarded by the West Tennessee
Fair Association.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-09-08

Mr.. Fernando S. White, who has
been spending a few days out of
town, was home this week looking
very much improved in health.
Mr.. w. H. Bell, of Leland, Miss,
formerly associated with the Com
mercial Bank of this city, is here
this week mingling with his friends.
Miss Jessamyn Harrison has re-
turned from a several weeks visit
with her sisters, Mrs. ]. f. Paxton
and Mrs. F. N. Johnston, in Nal.
den, mo.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-09-08

Mr.. C. ]. Paessler, the chief
operator for the Western Union
Telegraph Co. at this place, accom-
panied by his wife and Miss Annie
Naylor, left Monday for few
weeks pleasure trip. They will
visit Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and
important Canada points before
they return. Mr.. U. A. Flowers,
the night man, will fill the day
place and Mr.. Hunt Moore, of Tren-
ton, will fill the night position dur
ing Mr.. Paessler's absence.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-09-08
To Phvsicians and Citizens.

Physicians and families are here
by instructed to report all cases OF
contagion, such as scarlet fever,
diphtheria, etc, to the county and
city boards of health promptly
when the facts in the case have
been discovered. The law provides
for report of these cases and it is
hoped it will be properly observed.
JNo. T. WALKER, Mayor.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-09-08

Good advice to women. If you want
beautiful complexion, clear skin,
bright eyes, red lips, good health, take
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea.
There is nothing like it. IS cents,
Tea or Tablets. Msrtin-Allen Drug
Company.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-09-08

Mr.. Pierce, merchant, and Mr..
M. L. Phillips, of Polk. were in the
city Sunday. The former was here
looking for some new trousers that
the gang of burglars had taken
from his store, the same parties
who were arrested at Rives last
Friday and lodged in jail here.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-09-08
Runaway.

L. P. Monfree and Miss Annie
Berry, a young clipping couple from
Mound City, ILL.,, we're united in
marriage Saturday morning in the
Office of the County Court Clerk,
Squire H. S. Sacra officiating.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-09-08
me-. Moriah Marriage

Mr.. Ben Nerren and Miss Belle
Harrison we're married last Friday
night at the brides home in the
neighborhood of Mt. Moriah south.
west of Troy. The young people
are well known and very popular in
that section.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-09-08
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
watch the Label.

If you are a subscriber to The Com
mercial your name Is printed on lit
tie yellow label, On this label is
printed the date to which your SUBJ
scription is paid. Look it up and If
you owe the paper anything we want
it. The amount may be small, but
several hundred small accounts mean
a great deal to US. The Commercial
appreciates your patronage, but if you
will attend to this matter to-day the
favor will be doubly appreciated.