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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-28
COMER SPEAKS.
The Farmers of Madison County Have
 A Housing Meeting.

Huntsville, August N-(Special.) )-One of the largest meetings of farmers ever held il Madison county took place at Gurley yesterday under the auspices of the Madi- son County Farmers club.
 Addresses were delivered by the Hon. William H. Seymour, president of the Alabama division of the Southern Cot ton Growers; pr. J. A. B. Lovett, vice president; Congressman William Richard son and State Senator Robert F. Spragins.
 MT. Seymour advised the cotton farm CTS to hold their cotton for higher prices. He said the cotton growers of the south have a monopoly of an article that is necessary to the whole woNd and can fix the price to suit themselves by sticking together.
 Judge Richardson advised the farmers to stick together, State Senator Spragins delivered ans address on the warehouse plan and Dr. Lovett spoke on practical farming.
 Hon. B. B. Conner, candidate for the democratic nomination for governor, ar rived during the day and delivered an ad- dress which was warmYy received. Inci- dentally touching on the railroad ratN question, he said that the same laws that govern the people of Alabama should be applied to the railroads entering this state to prevent discrimination against the in- terests of the people.
 An address on temperance and the need of the dspensary system was made by the Rev. MT. Watson of Decatur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-28
Opposition In Japan.

Tokio, August 27.-The proposal that Sakhalin be divided between Russia and Japan Is exciting strong popular opposi- tion here, and it is freely predicted that acceptance of 1t will result in demon- strations against the government.
 The Nichi Nichi declares peace under such conditions would be imperfect. Peace must be concluded. Since the island was recovered at the point of the sword, there is no room to entertain the proposal for a partial surrender of it. Should our government try to conclude peace in the presence of so many obstacles to effect ing lasting peace, the result would only be a temporary cession of hostlites, for which we would hold our authorities responsible and unhesltatlngly blame them. Japan shall adhere to her demands with reference to the payment of in- demnlty and the cession of territory"
 The Hochi Shimbun expresses surprise that the proposal to divide Sakhalin was made, and says the proposal verges on the absurd.
 The Mainich says:
 "If the reported proposal to divide Sak- halin Is true, 1t Is a most grave and seri- ous danger to our country. It will be impossible to entertain it, as 1t would only serve to SOW the seeds of further dangers and complications. Let us stop the peace negotiations if the proposal Is seriouslY made.n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-28
TELLS STRANGE STORY.
Boy Says He Was Kidnapped and
 Taken to Chicago.

Chicago, August 27-Declaring that he was kidnapped from his home in Buffalo by man who seized him and hurried him away on a train, John Bosch, 15 years of age, tonight told the police a story of how he had been held captive and tor tured by the stranger during the Journey from Buffalo to Chicago.
 According to the story told the police by Bosch, he was playing in front of his home in Buffalo with several companions when a man approached and seized him by the arm. Before he could realize what was taking place. he said he was taken to the Lake Shore and Michigan South ern railroad station. placed on train and hurried away. When they boarded the train Besch told the police the man beat him severely and threatened him.
 Bosch, according to his story, arrived IT South Chicago with the stranger early last friday morning. He was seized made to beg on streets, but late man. aged to make his escape and came to the police
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-28
GOOD ATTENDANCE
 AT ELYTON MEETING
OLD OFFICERS REELECTED BY ELYToN BEAT SUNDAY SCHOOL AssocIATIoN-RESoLUTIoNS ON DEATH OF j. A. WHALEY.

The regular quarterly meeting of the Elyton Beat Sunday School association was held yesterday afternon at the Ely ton Methodist church at 2:3O o'clock.
 The meeting was well attended, nearly one hundred members being present. On motion all the old officers were reelected. They are Samuel D. Moore, president; Alexander Hall. vice president; Miss Mamie Snyder, secretary and treasurer; ; programme committee, Mrs. M. D. Kill patrick, Mrs. Hobert W. Hawkins and Miss Matilda Walker.
 A committee, consisting of H. H. Huff stutler. Dr. Ali Eubank and T. T. Alley, was appointed to draft resolutions on the death of the late J. A. Whaley, superin- tendent of the West End Methodist Sun day school. The committee will report at the next meeting of the association to be held in November.
 It was decided by an almost unanimous vote to hold the next meeting of the as- sociation in November at the Powderly Baptist church. At the meeting yester- day R. F. Lewis. superintendent of the Jefferson County Sunday school associa- tion, was present and addressed the as- sociation.
 Following devotional exercises and scripture readings, President Moore and Miss Snyder, secretary, made their re- ports. Papers on the subject, How to Get Out of the Old Rut," were read by R. r. Lewis, Miss A. L. Williams and Miss Alice Hale. Among the musical se- lections were solos by Miss Dannydell Waykins and Norvell Bomall. Other items on the programme were reports of com mittees, discussions, and a question box, which was made a special feature of the meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-28
FEDERATION PLANNED.
Proposal to Consolidate the Catholic
 Military Organizations.

Chicago, August H.-Plans for a fed eration of all Catholic military organiza- tions In the United States were discuss ed at the convention of the Order of Catholic Knights of America today. L. J. Kadeski of Quincy, H., commander in-chief of the order, was the principal advocate of the idea, and speeches favor ing such a federation were made by the leading delegates.
 For the purpose of sounding the senti- ment of members of the various military orders, a conference of officers of tho organization will be called in a few days. This meeting will decide whther or not the orders are ready for amalgamation.
 The convention will remain in session to- day and tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-28
REMARKABLE CASE.
Boy Remains in Trance-Llke Sleep for
 Four Months.

New York, August 27-Medical scien- lists throughout the country have had their attention directed to remarkable case of eatalepsy in Yonkers, where Charles Canopi, years old, has been in an unbroken trance-like sleep for more than four months, and it is probable that consultation of specialists in nervous diseases from this city will be called to investigate the case.
 On April 6 last while whirlng around a lamppost, the boy became dizzy fell to the ground and struck on the back of his head. Two days later he com- plained of pains In the head and within a few minutes lapsed into a state of un- consciousness from which he has not awakened.
 Liquids have been poured into his mouth In small quantities sustaining life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-28
FACES ANOTHER STRIKE.
Typothetae Will Walk Out in Chicago
 This Week.

Chicago, August 27.-Before the middle of this week every union printer in the thirty-seven shops controlled by the Chi cago Typothetae will be on strike and be- fore another week the fight may be ex- tended to twelve of the principal cities of the middle west the employers of which are organized with the Chicago Typothe- tae into a middle west association. This forms part of the national body of mas ter printers.
 That the printers will put up a long and bitter fight against the Typothetae was foreshadowed today when Typo graphical Union Local No. 16 met at Brands hall and raised the strike assess ment from 9 to 10 per cent. The union also decided to force the fighting by pre- senting the demands for an eight-hour agreement and an agreement for closed shops.
 The raising of the strike assessment means an addition of $S0O0 weekly to the defense fund, and the printers say they can keep 900 men on the strike without touching the $1 100000 fund which the union says 1t is ready to spend if neces- sary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-28
SHOOTS HIMSELF IN CHURCH.
Man Commits Suicide at Close of the
 Sermon.

Minneapolis, August 27.-But few min utes after the close of the Rev. w. B. Riley's address at the First Baptist church, a man, who Is thought to be w. Rowen of Sublett H.. got up in a pew and fired a bullet through his heart. dying instantly. On search of his clothes a draft for s70O was found on his person, made out In the name of w. Rowen. Sub lett Ill. Some small change was found in another pocket.
 The man was sitting about three seats from the rear of the church when the Rev. Riley had finished his sermon, got up and walked across the aisle, entered another pew, where he pulled from his coat pocket a revolver and fired the fatal shot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-28
Miss Walton Wants Injunction.

Washington, August 27-Proceedings it Is said, will shortly be instituted in the supreme court of the district by Miss Lena Walton of Alaska to enjoin or stop the secretary of the interior and the com- missioner of the general land office from issuing patents or certificates of title to certain lands in dispute in Alaska, in- volving an aggregate value of s,0o0,Oo0. The suit grows out of a dispute between Miss Walton and the Wild Goose Min ing company of San Francisco over the possession of certain lands in Alaska. Miss Walton claims s1, 000, ,O00 worth ot land in Alaska, the mining company alleging on the other hand that the land belongs to the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-28
DYNAMITE ON ROCKS.
Ship Loaded With Dangerous Explo-
 sive Aground Near Cleveland.

Cleveland, O., August 27-The steamer Dorothy, Captain Roderick, from Wil- mington. Del, bound for Houghton, Mich with 300 tons of dynamite aboard, went aground off Cleveland harbor last night, and lay in a menacing position un- til daylight, when tugs pulled her off.
 The Dorothy was pulling into Cleveland harbor, and through mistake on the part of the pilot the boat was sent into the rocks 200 feet from shore. The cap tain and crew worked all night to prevent the boat pounding too hard, else there probably would have been an explosion of sufficient force to shatter the lower portion of the city.
 The pilot who made the error immedi- ately resigned his commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-28
Frost Will End Fever.

Pensacola, Fla, August 27.-Dr. J. Y. Porter, state health officer and assistant surgeon of the marine hospital service, today expressed the opinion that yeiio" fever is not likely to spread in New Or- leans as it has in the past. but he does not believe the disease will be entirely stamped out before cold weather. pr. Porter said:
 "The time to commence work to eradi- cate the mosquito and to clean up Is win ter. This was shown by the manner in which Havana was cleaned. Most Of the work was done. during the winter sea son, and when summer appeared 1t found tha city in good condition"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-28
WILL THROW DOWN GAUNTLET.
Mitchell Says Miners Will Demand an
 Eight-Hour Day.

Tamaqua, Pa., August 27.-John Mit- chel president of the United Mine Workers of America, in speech at Ma nita park today, made an unequivocal declaration that his organization will at the expiration of the present wage agree ment on April next, demand recognition of the union and an eight-hour day. Pres ident Mitchell said that he hoped by that time he would be able to go 1efore George Baer, president of the Philadelphia and Reading company, and pointing to 10000 men and boys who are employed in and about the mines. saying:
 We have fixed the price for our la- Dor. You can take it or leave It."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-28
PASTOR ARRESTED.
Connecticut Preacher Charged With
 Creating a Disturbance.

Milford, Conn, August 2Z-The Rev R. Field, formerly pastor of the First Bap- tist church. was arrested during @ ser vice in that church today, charged with creating a disturbance. He was later ar ance in court.
 MT. Field, 1t is alleged, was asked to resign his pastorate of the church sev- eral weeks ago, but for some time he has insisted on filling the pulpit Mir. Field attempted to force his way into the pulpit just as new minister was about to begin his sermon He was re- quested to take a seat in the congre- gation, and on refusing to do so, the church officials directed an officer to place the minister under arrest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-28
TERRACE coLLAPSES.
Twenty Persons Hurt In Accident on
 Stage of Berlin Theatre.

Berlin, August 27-The collapse of the timber work of a terrace sixteen feet above the stage during the rehearsal at the Metropole theatre this afternoon, while thirty performers were on the terrace and the stage was crowded, caused the injury of twenty persons. Panic stricken actors and actresses rushed into the streets in stage attire.
 It is feared that four of the injured will die, Max Steiden, the most popular comic singer In Berlin, being among the number. Nearly all of the others in- iured are young girls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-28
ST. JOHNS ANGRY.
Prince Louis of Battenburg Will Make
 Short Visit.

St. Johns, N. F., August T.-At public meeting held last night, attended by lead ing politicians of both parties, prominent merchants and other representative citi- zens, 1t was unanimously resolved to abandon the proposed ball and other civic festivities in honor of Prince Louis of Battenberg, owing to his intimation that he intends to spend only one night in St. Johns.
 Indignation is general. Governor Mac Gregor, not knowing of the prince's de- cision to make only brief stay, had ar ranged to cut short his important scien- tihc expedition in Labrador. in order to return here to receive the prince.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-28
CHARGED WITH CONTEMPLATING
Georgia Man Mas Making Flve-Dollar
 Gold Pieces.

valdosta, Ga, August G.-J. J. Parnell, a well-known man, was arrested here by Deputy United States Marshal Goodwin late last night charged with making coun- terfeits of five dollar gold pieces. The coin was made of some cheap compost ton and covered with a gold wash.
 Parnell, who worked In Goodwin's gun smith shop, asked him to become his partner in the work. Goodwin was frightened by the proposition and the first chance he got he smashed the molds to pieces with a hammer. The broken molds are fin the hands of the officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-28
American Bark Captured.

San Francisco, August H.--News has been received that the American bark Antilope has been captured by the Jap anese. The vessel sailed from this port fin JunE last for Nicolaevsk with gen. eral cargo She is the third American vessel to be captured by the Japanese within a few weeks, the others being the steamers Montara and Australia, both owned here. It Is said that all three vessels will probably be released
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-28
First Bale at Gadsden.

Gadsden, August 27-(S (Special) )-Gads- den received her first bale of new cotton on yesterday, which was brought in by John w. Miller of Smokeneck, and was sold at public auction in front of the court house to Davis & Jones at 23 .05c per pound. The bale weighed $50 pounds and was classed as strict middlng. This makes the third consecutive year Mir. Mill Ter has been able to bring in the first bale of cotton. In 1903 he sold the first bale for 21 cents, last year he received 1S% cents and this year 23.o5 cents per pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-28
YELLOW JACK CROPS
 OU1 IN NAICHEZ, MISS.
(contInued from First Paee)

arrived on steamer from Memphis today en route to Indianapolis. She had no per- init and her train did not leave till in the morning. She was permitted to go to a hotel and was pledged to stay inside of the place until her train departed. Many similar cases were experienced.
 The editor of the Paducah Register ar rived from the north last night without a permit. He was allowed to go to a hotel last night on condition he would leave the city this morning. A car containing thirty people bound from Chicago to Pa ducah arrived late last night, and their train was held for several hours. It is said they were abusive to the inspectors and were locked In the car by the guards until the train pulled out this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-28
Contractors File Suit.

Anniston, August 27.-(Special )-T. B. Redmond & Co.,, contractors, have filed suit through their representatives, J. J. Willett and J. F. Martin, against the Louisville and Nashville railway and Dunn & Leland, asking for $40, 735, alleged to be due them for work and labor done on the Birmingham Mineral division of the Louisville and Nashville railway The suit was filed yesterday morning in the city court. and will come up for trial the first Monday in October at the fall term of that court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-28
Situation at Natchez.

vicksourg, August 27.-Physicians of the Nathez board of health at noon today examined and pronounced as yellow fever two patients, a white woman and a ne- gro man. Examining further, five negroes convalescent from yellow fever were found in the northeast end of town. to- gether with seventeen suspicious cases of sickness, thirteen of which are un- doubtedly yellow fever. The infection Is traced to a negro woman who came from New Orleans on July 19 Lake Provi- dence, La. reports five new cases making a total of fifteen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-28
FOR VIOLATING
 THE SUNDAY LAW
BARTENDER AT MRS. KATE kEE- MONS SALOON ARRESTED WITH TWO WHITE BOYS AND A NEGRO. ALL MAKE BOND.

Policemen Baker and Disheroon yester- flaw arrested the bartender of Mrs. Kate Keenans saloon on the charge of violat- ing the Sunday law. The bartender, two white boys and a negro were found in the saloon All gave bond with Mrs. Keenan as security.
 Those arrested besides the bartender were Arthur Toner and Harry Craney, white, and Will Roister, a negro. The quartette will appear before Judge Fea- gin in the city court this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-28
Russian stations Rombarded.

Tokio, August 27 2;SO D. m.-Rear Ad- miral Katakoka has reported to the im- perial navy department that the naval division sent up the Amur river bonn barded and destroyed two Russian guard stations at Zharef and Lazervo on the south bank of the river. These stations had recently been reinforced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-28
Moulder Burned.

Gadsden, August 27.-(Special. )-Dick AL ford. one of the best known moulders employed at the Gadsden Pipe and Foun- dry company's plant, was severely burned at the foundry yesterday by the upset ting of a ladle of molten metal. The hot iron ran out over his left foot, causing painful burns. He will be in bed for sev- eral weeks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-28
Mexican Educators to Meet

Mexico City, August 27.-The departnent of public instruction and the supenof board of education are preparing to con- yoke a great congress of Mexican eau cators, the first ever held In the coun- try The object of the congress is to pro mote unity,> of educational methods throughout the republic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-28
shanahal Faces Panic.

Shanghai, August 27.-The Chinese for eign board has appointed a special com missioner to assist Chinese merchants here to dispose of the enormous quantity of American goods contracted for before the boycott was announced, hoping thus to avert financial panic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-28
! E. Hereford Dead.

Huntsville, August T.-(Special)-J. E. Hereford, prominent young planter of New Market died yesterday after an ill- ness of several weeks. He was brother of Frank Hereford, treasurer of Madison county His wife and two children sur vive him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-28
Importatlons Increased.

Mexico City, August 27.-The changes in the new tariff which goes into effect the first of September, have had the effect of making large incrvases in importations The railways are doing ali that is pos sible to expedite II . delivery Of goods affected by the m ari6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-28
Thought Boy Was Burglar.

Wilmington. N. C.. August 27.-Mis- taking his 13-year-old brother-in-law for a burglar, Frank Nasty of Bloston, N. C.. late last night shot and killed Wade Rob- inson. The victim died in seven hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-28
Belong to Government.

Shanghai. August 27.-An Imperial edict declares that telephones and wireless tee- graphs throughout China are govern ment monopolies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-28

It is splendid rule to leave busi- ness at the office when one goes home. but there are times when emergencies require Absent Treatment, and here's where the Residence Telephone shines. No important message need be missed. The deal that may be on gets your ear every bit as quickly as at your desk. Meanwhile you enjoy a possible half days rest and comfort. If called out of town the Residence Telephone gives you the summons, then gets train de- partures, sleeping-car reservation, ex- pressman and cab, besides delivering messages and instructions to business associate and employees.
 Most men would not think of asking a wife to run a home without Tele- phone. Even if unacquainted with the innumerable complexities of keep ing with which the wife has to deal, a man should be unwilling to remain, all day, out of touch with the home and those who are the object of his labors. Most certainly should he rebel at the thought of being, for more than half his time, the hours spent away from busi- ness, wholly cut off from People and things.
 Many good dinner has been spoil- ed because man was detained down town and did not send word. Many a guest unexpected. and so, unwelcofne and uncomfortable, has been brought home without warning Many long and lonesome evening has weighed on the heart of devoted wife whose hus- band, at the office, toiling ever so hard for her happiness, to be sure, could have frightened things up wonderfully by cheer "Hellop' and the sound of his voice. Such fine elements of true Home-conducting, often not appreciated until after a Residence Telephone has been installed, helps to establish habits that preserve the home Oneness and keep the wife truly Queen in her little realm.
 When away from home, or when ones family is away, it's mighty fine to be able to conveniently use the Long Distance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-28
.cLEANLlNEss IS NAE PRIDE DlRTs NAE HoN- EsTY" COMMON SENSE DICTATES THE USE OF
 SAPOLIO
PERSONAL

Dr. and Mrs. w. D. Cooper and daugh- ter, Margaret, have returned from Kan sas City.
 MT. and Mrs Robert Jemison returned from the east last night.
 Mrs Hughes B. Kennedy and son are in Tuelahoma, Tenn, where they Will spend the month of September.
 Mrs. Joseph V. Allen has returned from several months absence at East Ten nessee summer resorts, and is confined to her home, 1126 Cullom Place, by an attack of appendicitis. Miss Hattie Weakley of Nashville, Mrs. Aliens sis- ter, Is visiting her, during her Illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-28
Elect Ahead of Time.

Swinemund, August H.-owing to the bad weather the British channel fleet arr rived here this evening twelve hours be- fore if was expected. The German fleet will arrive tomorrow to greet the British ships and visit from Emperor William ip considered not improbable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-28
Sir Mlchael-srooks Arrives.

New York, August 27.-Sir Michael Brooks' former chancellor of the exche- quer Of Great Britain, with his wife and two daughters, aerived here on the Um- eria today, and went directly to the Grand Central station, where they took the first tram for Vancouver. Sir Michael is on. his way to Singapore on a government mission. Every courtesy was granted to him oy the customs officials. and he left the steamer without the customary de- lay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-28

The channel fleet, consisting of eleven battleships, eight cruisers and a fiotilla of torpedo boats under command Of Ad- miral Sir Arthur Wilson, sailed rom splthead August 15 for the Baltic sea.