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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-11
SHOOTING AFFAIR
IN MARSHALL
Result of an Old Feud Between
Families.
DAVE THOMPSON WASkILLED
D. P. Mitchell Became Enraged on Ac-
count of Thompson's Treatment of
the Mitchell Boys, and Muir
dered His Old Enemy.

Decatur October 10.-(Special News has
reached this city of a shooting affair
among prominent people in Marshall county
last Monday morning about o'clock. The
whole section is very much stirred up on
account of it.
D. P. Mitchell, a resident of Joppa, a
small town in Northeast Culman shot and
killed Dave Thompson, who lives in the
southeast section of Marshall county. 1t
seems that Mitchell has three sons who in
suited Thompsons daughter, and Thomp-
son caught the three boys passing his house
some time after and made them apologize
at the point of a gun. The boys went home
and told of the affair to their father.
Mitchell became enraged, mounted horse
and swinging a gun over his shoulder set
out after Thompson. When he rode up to
Thompson's house, Thompson was in the
yard.He Mitchell and started in a run
for his house. Mitchell saw him, and dis
| mounting ran to the yard gate. When he
arrived there, Thompson was on his porch
when Mitchell reached the gate. Mitchell
told him to halt, but he continued on in
the house, presumably to get a fire piece.
Mitchell, seeing his words had no effect,
raised his gun and fired. The first shot
struck Thompson in the back of the neck
killing him instantly. After the affair,
Mitchell rode away and made good his es-
cape, in company with one of his sons, Lon
Mitchell.
The next day the marshal caught the
other two sons, who did not succeed in es-
Gaping and they are now safely landed in
the Guntersville Jail. The son, Lon Mitchell,
was not at home at the time of the killing,
and the marshal sent two miles in the coun-
try to catch him, but he made good his es-
cape Both parties are well known in the
vicinity of the killing, and for miles around.
Mitchell is very prominent in Joppa, own
ing a saw mill near there, and it was at
this place that young Lon Mitchell was
working when the marshal sent for him.
Thompson is a progressive farmer and
has a nice place in Marshall county. The
feud is old one, recently renewed, and
both parties have many friends who are
very much excited over it. Thompson
leaves wife, daughter ard two young
sons. The funeral took place the next day
from the house.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-11
WHEELER AT HUNTSVILLE
Arrived There This Morning to Take
Command of Fourth Army Corps.

Huntsville, October 7.-(Special. )--General
Joe Wheeler will reach here at O'Clock to-
night to take command Of the fourth army
corps. He was expected here this morning
and great preparations were made to re-
ceve him. The Fifth and Seventh cavalry
and a mounted band were awaiting his ar
rival at the Southern railway depot, when
word was received that General Wheeler
missed connection at Chattanooga.
Troops r, l and K, of the Seventh cav
airy, 242 men in command of Major
Knowles reached here this morning. The
equipment of the Tenth cavalry came in
this afternoon. The regiment will follow.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-11
Clash with Great Britain

Manila, Philippine Islands, October TO-
Lieutenant Wilcox and six men from the
flagship Olympia have gone to the northern
provinces. Agunaldo yesterday refused to
permit funeral party belonging to the
British first-class cruiser Powerful to go to
with which to fire the usual salute over the
remains of a member of the ships company.
Representations were made to the insur-
gent leader today with the result that the
funeral was held in the manner and at the
place proposed.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-11

than better. In consulting Mrs. Pink
ham no hesitation need be felt, the
story is told to a woman and is wholly
confidential. Mrs. Pinkham's address
is Lynn, Mass, she offers sick women
her advice without charge.
Her intimate knowledge of women's
troubles makes her letter of advice a
wellspring of hope, and her wide expert
ence and skill point the way to health.
g suffered with ovarian trouble for
ccven years, and no doctor knew what
was the matter with me. I had spells
which would last for two days or more.
thought I would tr1 Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. l have
taken seven bottles of it, and am en-
tirely curcd."-MRs john FOREMAN, 20
N. Woodberry Ave-, Baltimore, Md.
The above letter from Mrs. Foreman
is only one Of thousands.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-11
Agricultural Report

Washington, October 10.-The October re-
port of the statistician of the department
of agriculture shows the average condition
of cotton October 1 to have been 75.4. as
compared with 1913 September 1, a decline
of "A points. The average condition on
October l, 1897, was 70, and the mean of the
October averages for the last ten years is
1873. The decline during September, though
by no means uniform, affected the entire
cotton producing region, being two points
in South Carolina, Texas and Tennessee;
four points in Alabama, five in Georgia and
Arkansas, six points in Mississippi, seven
in Virginia and Florida, eight points in
North Carolina, nine points in Louisiana,
fifteen in Oklahoma and twenty-five in
Indian Territory.
The averages of the states are as fol-
lows
Virginia, "a; North Carolina, 76; South
Carolina, 70; Georgia, rs; Florida, 66; Ala
bama, 76; Mississippi, ~; Louisiana, 81;
Texas, 70; Arkansas. "a; Tennessee, 90;
Missouri, 90; Oklahoma, rs; Indian Terri
tory, 76
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-11

eral Joseph Wheeler for congress will prob
ably be presented They will put out no
congressional ticket themselves. >.iy
seventy-five delegates are in attendance
here.
The Central Methodist church organized
an Epworth league yesterday afternoon. A
numser of prominent church members met
at the church at o'clock and formed an
organization, with the following officers
Joe l.. Weaver, president; DR.. S. G. Hughes,
first vice-president; Mrs. e. s. Johnson,
second vice-president Mrs. n. C. White
third vice-president; Hugh Davidson, sec
rotary and treasurer The league organized
with about twenty members, and will meet
every Sunday afternoon.
Junior league was also organized with
twenty-eilght members and the following
officers: Mrs. F. Tralor, PRESIDENT; Mrs.
Elise Johnston, secretary.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-11
Killed His Sweetheart

Louisville, Ky, October 10.-A special to
the Times from Monticello, Ky, says:
Last night Alex Keith, a young farmer,
called on his sweetheart, Miss Lou Dick,
and found a rival talking to her. Angry
words passed and Keith attempted to shoot
the other man. Miss Dick interfered when
Keith turned his revolver on her and shot
her through the right breast, inflicting
mortal wound. He then fled. Officers are
in hot persuit.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-11
MORGAN AT SELMA.
Says His Services Are at the Command
of His Party.

Selma, Ala, October 1O.-(Special) -Sen-
ator Morgan reached home tonight from
Admission, where he remained a day with
his daughter. The senator is looking ex-
tremely we'll, ad to the Age-Herald cor
respondent said, on being asked if he
would enter the campaign, that he expected
to be in Alabama until November 20, and
ii he could do good his services We're, as
they had always been, at the command of
his party. He talked most entertainingly
anu interestingly on hawaii and other mat
tiers now attracting public attention.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-11

bic that statesmen with Mr.. Chamberlain's
experience and astuteness should declare
that the passage of the Irish land bill salts
he'd the aspirations of Irishmen. The Par
inelites would not be satisfied until they
secured lone rule
Resolutions were passed in favor of home
rule, approving the local government act.
denouncing the project of Anglo-American
alliance and urging the release of political
prinoners.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-11

my patients the exact cost of a cure for
Syphilis, Gonorrhoea, elect, Structure, etc..
including medicines. This sum they can
pay in easy installments as the cure is
being effected.
I wish to call special attention to my
treatment of Emissions, Sexual Weakness,
etc. The young and middle aged are perm
anently cured; the old are invariably
benefited.
While consider my word as good as my
bond, you may not know me personally;
therefore I refer you with permission to the
First National Bank, the Alabama National
Bank, Steiner Bros. Bankers, the Jefferson
County Savings Bank, the editor OF this
paper CThe Age-Herald). all of Blrpaing-
ham, Ala, as to the responsibility for my
contracts. L cure many patients by mail
treatment Call at my offices, or write me
for book and question lists. Very truly,
Y. z. HOLLOWAY, M D.,
Watts Building, corner Third avenue and
Twentieth street; entrance on Third ave-
nue.. Birmingham, Ala Office hours $3.50
to ~ M, 1:30 to $50 p. m.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-11
Murdered pv His Brother

Valparaiso, Ind, October 1O-Albert Aig-
ner, % years old, living near Wanath, was
murdered Saturday night by his brother,
Henry, aged IS. The younger brother came
home intoxicated and was driven from the
house. He waited outside and when Albert
came out struck him on the head with
club. The murderer has not been arrested.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-11

From the Cleveland Leader.
Marie-How long have you and Charlie
been engaged, anyway?
Winnie-Nearly three years.
Marie-Whats the matter? Won't any,
body else propose to you or does he really
expect some day to be able to support a
wife?
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-11
A Depressing Comparison

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
"And what chance for success do you
think my play has?' inquired the anxious
young dramatist of the veteran manager.
The veteran manager balanced the man.
uscript on his knee.
"Of course" he said, "you don't want
me to fiatter you"
"No-o-o,' replied the dramatist.
'sWell, them" said the veteran with much
gravity, IT think your play has about the
same chance for success that reform has in
China!'
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-11
Negotiating for Land

London, October 10.-The representative
of a Pittsburg company is negotiating for
twenty acres of land on the banks of the
Manchester ship canal, where it is pro-
posed to erect a mandatory of nom
corrosive metal which will employ 5000 men.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-11

New York, October 1O-Tom O'Rourke, in
behalf of Tom Sharkey, posted $500 with
Honest john Kelly today as an accept
ance of Corbett's challenge issued yester-
day to fight anybody. 1t has been agreed
that articles shall be drawn tomorrow, the
fight to take place about November rs.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-11
Won BueIow,s Successor

Berlin, October 1O.-It is announced here
that there Is no truth in the rumors that
Germany contemplates not filling the post
of minister at the vatican. 1t is added that
Baron Won Buelow's successor has already
been chosen, and that his name will short
ly be announced.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-11

From the Cleveland Evening Plain Dealer
HAS Baseton named the baby yet?'
mo; you know the baseball season is
nearly over, and he's waiting to see what
player has the highest percentage"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-11
Charming Frankness

From the jewelers. Weekly.
Jeweler-I suppose the subject of this
portrait lost his life in the Spanish war.
| The Locket Purchaser-Oh, no! He's
coming home sooner than I expected.
That's why I'm in hurry to have it
mounted.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-11

Los Angeles, Cal, October 10.-The condi-
ton of Governor Smith of the Soldiers
Home at Santa Monica, who was recently
shot by an inmate of the home, was SO
much improved today that he was able TO
sit up. He will undoubtedly recover.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-11
Refused to Endorse Wheeler

Decatur, October 1O.-(Special) AT the
night session of the republican eighth con-
gressioaai district convention, resolutions
endorsing General Joe Wheeler for congress
were defeated by a vote of 80 to l. No
nomination to oppose Wheeler was made.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-11
CHANGE OF QUARANTINE REGULA-
TIONS

Quarantine regulations in the state of
Mississippi having been modified, Southern
railway trains are again running between
Columbus and Greenville, Mss
Passengers destined to local stations be-
tween Birmingham and Greenville must
provide themselves with health certificates
]. p. BILLUPS
Travelling Passenger Agent
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-11
breckenridge Added

Washington, October 10.-General J. C.
Breckenridge has been included in the list
of major-generals to be mustered out, and
will return to his duties as inspector-gen-
eral with the rank of brigadier-g general.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-11
DR.. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
SPECIALIST.
GENIT0 URINARY DISEASES,
rs YEARS IN PRACTICE. " L
II YEARS IN BIRMINGHAM, n Il
I honestly believe

I honestly believe
that 1 have q
greater experience
in the treatment
of private troubles
than any physician
In the south. Hav--
ing in the past IL
years successfully
cured thousands,
having the very
worst forms, which
had not been bene-
fitted elsewhere.
/ invariably tell
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-11
Parnellite Convention

Dublin, October 10.-The ParnelAte con-
vention opened here today. John q. Red
nond, presiding. said that It was incredi-
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-11

II your blood is poor and impure you
can't do better than take Hoods 6arsapa-
riila.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-11

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This condi-
ton of the
minddcstroys
the effect of
advice; and
she grows
l worse rather
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-11

Fresh stock of Baby Pim-
Olas. Fowlkes & Myatt Co.
Cor. Sd ave. and Goth st
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-11

q physicians Office
where she has un-
dergone a critical
examination with
animpiession, more
or less, of discour-
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-11
CONSULTING A WOMAN.
Mrs. Pinkhan's Advice Inspires
Confidence and Hope.

Examination by male physician is
hard trial to delicately organized
woman.
She puts it off as long as she dare,
and is only driven to it by fear of can
Ger, polypus, or some dreadful i'll.
Most frequently such woman leaves
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1898-08-26
FREDERICKSBURG

FREDERICKSBURG
AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MAY 10, 1898.
LEAVE ByRD-sTREET STATION.
41O A. M, Daily, for Washington and points
North. Stops only at Milford and
fredericksburg, Pullman Sleepers
to New York.
82o A. M, Sunday only, for Washington and
points North. stops at Elba, Glen
Glen, Penola, Mil ord Guinea. Pred
ercksburg, Brooke, and Whitewater
SAG A. M, Daily. except sunday, for Washing
ton and points North. stops at
Elba, Ashland. Taylorsyille. Dos
well, Ruther Glen, Penola, Milford,
Woodslane Guinea, Summit, Fred
ericksburg, Brooke, and Widewa-
ter. Pullman car.
1900 M. Daily, except Sunday. for Washing
ton and points North. Stops at
Elba Gl,n Allen, Ashland, boswell
Milford, Fredericksburg, Brooke
and Whitewater. Parlor-car Also
connects with Congressional Lin
tied at Washington.
7:12P. M. Daily, for Washington and points
D DosMe ss mRor a. Flea
Brooke, and Underwater, and other
stations sundays. Sleeper Rich
mond to New York.
ARRIVE BYRD-sTREET STATION.
$40 A. NJ. Daily. Stops at Widewater, BROOKS
fredericksburg, Milford, boswell,
Ashland, and Elba, and other sta
tions sundays Sleeper, New York
to Richmond.
2:46 p. M. Daily, except Sunday. Stops at
Whitewater, Brooke, Fredericksburg
Summit. Guinea. Woodslane, Mil
ford, Penola, Ruther Glen. boswell.
Taylorsville, Ashland, Glen Allen,
and Elba. Parlor-car from Wash
ington.
7:1OP M. Daily. Stops only Mt Frederick
burg, boswell, and Ashland Pull
from New York and
Washington 'a~s.
$50 p. M. Daily Stops at Widewater, Brooke
Fredericksburg, Summit, Guinea,
-. Woodslane, Milford, Penola, Ruth
err Glen, boswell, Ashland, Glen AL
len, and Elba. Sleeping-car.
FREDERICKSBURG ACCOMMODATION.
DAILY except Sunday)
400 p. M. Leaves Byrd-Street Station.
$50 A. M. Arrives Byrd-Street station
ASHLAND TRAINS.
DAILY except Sunday)
Leaves Elba, GAP A. NJ.
Leaves Elba, $40 p M.
Arrives Elba, $40 A. M
Arrives Elba 600 +. M.
CA TAYLOR, Traffic Manager.
r. T. d. MYERS, President.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-25
NOVEL ACCIDENT.
Trolly Car Struck by Lightning--.One
Killed and Several Wounded Try
ing to Leave the Car.

Pittsburg, August 24-During hea-
Wy thunderstorm to-day lightning
struck a summer car on the Second
avenue traction line as it was passing
Greenwood avenue and as a result one
passenger is dead, another will proba-
bly, die and four others are badly hurt.
B. S. Fear, aged 62, well known
business man of Hardwood, is dead.
The injured are Mrs. Sarah Munhall,
skull fractured, arm broken and hurt
internally, will probably die. Eugene
Munhall, her son, badly cut about
head; David Thomas, head and arm
cut and bruised: unknown foreigner,
foot crushed; James A. Butler, shock
ed.
The car which contained about II
passengers. was travelling at about a
twenty mile rate when the bolt struck
it, exploding the motors and setting
fire to the car.
The passengers were panic-stricken
and made frantic efforts to escape
through the tightly drawn canvass
sides.
Mr. Fear, in jumping, alighted on
his head, crushing his skull in hOr-
rible manner He lived but a short
time All the injured received their
hurts in attempting to jump before the
car came to standstill
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-25
GENERAL GARGIA'S REPORT
OF the Recent Operations of His Army in
Cuba-Driving Out the Spaniards

New York, August 24.-The follow
'ng report from General Garcia was
received at the Cuban Junta to-day.
The report was addressed to President
7. Estrada Palma, ard is dated at Gil
bara, August 3.
On the 10th of July | held the last
conference with the American General
Shafter. He informed me that the
American troops had captured Santi-
ago de Cuba. Aware that my troops
were not longer needed IN that vicinity
while they wre needed very much in
other places still occupied by the enc
my, | So informed General Shafter
He asked me to delay my departure
two or three days, which | did, start
ing on the goth toward Holguin, by
way Of Jiguane. | am at present with
my general headquarters in the town
Of Gibara, where | arrived on the 30th
of July.
On the 29th, while encamped in San
Pedra Cacccum. ! learned that Gener-
al LuGue had evacuated this town and
that General Luis Deferia with the
troops under him had coupled it. The
Spanish left in the hospitals over 600
sick and wounded, whom | have pro-
vided with beef
There is perfect order In the town;
new municipal authorizes have been
elected and everything is working reg
ularIy. The United States steamship
Nashville was il the harbor when
entered. | requested It's commander
to ask his government to open this
port to foreign commerce or with the
United States at least.
The Spaniards took every thing
they could. General Luque is in Hoi-
guin with II eco men and a cannon,
and l am trying to force him out, al
though | can only count On 1909 men
and four cannon with which 10 fight
him. Volunteers and guerillas are
daily joining us About 1,5CG have al
ready Joined us and If it continues the
Spanish army will be dissolved
Mayari, Fraybenita, Jururio and jan
diaga are garrisoned by our army.
The first of these towns was evacuated
on the I'd Of July leaving 100 sick
and wounded that we are caring for in
the hospitals.
When the Spaniards left Mayari we de-
feated them. capturing their convoy. con-
sisting Of three hundred rifles. ~. go Rem
ington and Mauser cartridges two can
non with ammunition for them, and pro-
visions and clothing They suffered Sc
we're losses. not many arriving at Hoi-
gum.
have received propositions for the sur
render OF Manzanilfo under conditions
which / have refused TO accept. Very
soon ail my department viii be free from
the dominion Of Spain.
Signed cALIxTO GARCIA.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-25
SEES HOPE.
Mr.. MOreton FreWen Believes the
MINIS of India Will Be Opened
Again to Silver.

Denver, August 24.-Mr. G. G.. Mer-
rick has received a letter from Mr.
Moreton Frewen, the noted British
bimetallist, in which he expresses the
hope that the party in this country
which fayors currency expansion will
also favor national expansion. Re
garding the currency experiment in
India he says:
Il understand that the commission
now sittine-a commission carefully
packed with complacent officials are
yet unable to get any evidence which
they dare print which favors the gold
standard In India. 1t cannot. then be
very long before the Indian minis re-
open"
Mr.. F'rewen also says China will alb
serb an enormous quantity Of silver
If the trade of those myriads is about
to be unlocked by modern conditions
of transportation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-25
WELCOMED BY THE QUEEN.
Spanish Soldiers From Cuba Arrive at CO.
runnn-EnormOus Crowds Turned Ont.

runna-EnormOus Crowds Turned Ont.
Corunna, Spain, August 24.-The
Spanish steamer Alicante, with the
first of SPANS repatriated soldiers
who arrived from Santiago de Cuba,
reached here to-day.
Enormous crowds gathered on the
quays but were not allowed to get near
the vessel for fear of the yellow fever
contagion. All the military and civil
authorities were present. Some of the
sick will be taken to the Osa Lazar-
etto, where they will be quarantined.
Others will be kept five days in hos
pital ships before they are dispatched
to their homes. Those who are in
good health will be promptly disem-
barked.
The queen regent sent message to
the troops on board the Alicante con-
graduating them upon their conduct
on the field and saying that she pro-
posed to be the first to welcome them
home.
The reading of the dispatch was re-
ceivod with great enthusiasm. The
debarkation is now in progress. There
was no yellow fever on board, though
sixty died of other diseases during the
voyage.