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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-20

asserting that he was insisting upon the
change in the date simply because he
wanted the $500 forfeit money. to which
he would be entitled If any changes were
made
Jeffries went to New York Monday and
rad a talk with his DOCTOR Before that
talk he said he did not think he could fight
SEarkey on October p. After the talk and
after the arm which makes him feel so
badly had been steamed he expressed the
hcpe that he and it would be fit to go up
against the Fighting Sailor on the date
agreed upon by ulem-October 81 Then
oRourke and Brady got together and set
tied the diffieulty, O'Rouke conceding a
weeks grace and waving forfeit-giving
everything away, practically.
Jenries action at this late hour in seek
ing to have the fight postponed and in
threatening to throw it up if it were not
postponed has made a bad impression on
the sporting public. It has given birth to
the feeling that there Is something wrong
with the man who whipped Fitzsimmons
and that at this stage of his career he
would fancy easier game than Sharkey.
1t may be that there is no ground for the
Impression, but that 1t prevails is certain
indeed, 1t is growing, as a round of the
sporting resorts and talk with sporting
men will prove. And Jeffrles will have to
defeat Sharkey to blot that impression out
Nnen champion makes a match-when
ne enters into an agreement to meet an
aspbrant for his title-nothing but a broken
arm or leg or neck or severe illness should
prevent him from keeping his engagement.
Bruised hands and arms and distorted mus
cIes are no uncommon ailment among pu-
glMsts or all ranks, but as rule when they
nave an engagement they go into the ring
and keep 1T.
This is a part of their business When
Peter Maher met Fttzsimmons at Ell Paso
he was filter candidate for hospital bed
than prize ring, but into the prize ring
he went and took his medicine.
What would the pubic have thought
II Sharkey had pleaded for more time be-
cause he cut his foot badly-and cut it
while in training for this fight, too?'' asked
well known sporting man.
why, they would have called him a
coward" he said, answering his own ques-
non. They would have said that he was
afraid to meet Jeffries-that he was crawl
ing. But there is no man in the ring that
Sharkey ever refused to meet. He has met
them ALL and, whether he won or lost no
one of them ever was anxious for another
mill with him. He thinks he can beat the
best man living, and that Is a good thing
to think when you are prize fighter. He
never has pleaded the baby act Jeffries, L
hope, is still right, but he has been up
against the sailor and he knows that if he
can whip him at all he must be at his very
best to do so.''
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-20
BROKEN HEARTED
J. w. R. Beard Kills Himself at Gaines
vile, Fla.

Gainesville, Fla, October 19.-Because he
thought he had outlived his welcome in the
world, J. w. R. Beard, broken-hearted since
the death of his wife, killed himself night
before last in Evergreen cemetery, falling
upon the grave of mis- wife, where his body
was found by the cemetery sexton a few
hours afterward.
The death was dramatic in its pathos and
tragedy. Beard had been since the death
of his wife very respondent. He could not
become reconciled to his bereavement and
even to his friends he was distant and I'M
feeling
Gradually the strain began to tell upon
the mans nerve. He was detected and
broken-hopelessly bowed down with grief.
Some time during the night he sought the
cemetery, one of the most beautiful spots
in Florida. At the grave of his wife he
knelt and then fired a pistol ball through
his brain.
When he was found the pistol 32-cali-
bre, was still in his hand and his body,
cold and stiff in death, was lying prone
upon the grave of his idolizezd wife.
1t was discovered after the tragedy that
Beard had recently written a history of his
wife
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-20
THREE YEARS SENTENCE
Count Dunnegan Enters Plea of Guilty
at Admission

Admission, October 19.-(Special.)-Count
Dunnegan, a young white man, indicted for
murder in the first degree by the recent
city court grand jury for killing Louis
Collins, colored, escaped this morning with
a sentence of three years. About a month
ago, while drunk, Dunnegan had a row
one night in the western portion of the city
with Gus Moore, colored, and went away
for his pistol. When he returned Moore
was gone, but Collins, who knew nothing
of the row, had come up and was standing
near where Dunnegan had left Moore.
Mistaking Collins for Moore, Dunnegan
shot and killed him.
Dunnegan fed, but was afterward found
and arrested. His case was set for trial
Monday in the city court and his attorneys
put in a plea of insanity. The case was
continued until this morning, when Dunno
gan's attorneys put in a plea of guilty of
manslaughter and asked for three years
sentence. The jury retired and after few
minutes elaboration returned verdict to
that effect.
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DEAD IN BED
John Hardys Sudden Demise at
Athens

Athens, October 19.-(Special.)-Last even
ing the dead body of John Hardy, re-
spected and clever farmer, was found at
his home seven miles west of Athens, in bed
in his residence. He was living with his
son two miles from his farm, which was
rented out, but he kept his home furnished
and frequently spent night there when
looking after his place. Monday afternoon
he went over to his farm to see about the
fencing, as the woods adjacent to the farm
were burning He and a tenant on his farm
fought the fire until nearly midnight, and
he then went to his residence and retired,
and that was the last seen of him until yes
terday afternoon.
His son missed him, but was informed
that he came to Athens, but learning yes
terday that he had not been in Athens, he
instituted a search that resulted in find
ing his dead body in a bed in his home,
where it appeared he must have died while
asleep, as he was calmly resting. Death
seemed to have come to him without
struggle. He was brave confederate sol
died, spending four years of his young man
hood in the defense of his country. He
leaves two sons.
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HORRIBLE STORY.
House and Family Burned Near Madi-
son, Miss.

Canton Miss, October 19.-One of the
most terrible happenings that has ever &C.
CURED in this section was the burning of
the house and family of ]. H. Gambrel of
st. AIMS, in Lake county, near Madison.
M. Gambrel left home yesterday morning
with a load of cotton and reached Canton
last night. He sold his cotton this morning
and left at once for home. Just as he left
Canton telephone message was received
stating his family, consisting of wife, two
grown daughters and two little boys had
been murdered and robbed and the house
and family of five with everything in the
house was burned. The unfortunate man
left town before She news came and did not
hear of his terrible misfortune until he
reached home. There is no clue to the per-
petrators of the crime.
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The London Daily Telegraph prints an
interview with a British artillery officer
in South Africa, in which forecast of pos
sible British tactics is given. He is re-
ported to have said:
1.-THE Beers have talked SO much about
their rifle practice that the office has
senSfbly decided that in this campaign the
rifle will be out of it, The advance will be
under paralyZing she'll fire from a line
several miles long, and at an average dis
lance of a mile and half, which is perfect
for artillery but impossible for rifle fire.
The Beers sole idea of fighting is lying
quietly and calmly behind kopje and TAX
ing slow and deliberate aim. He has never
known what it is to have to lie quietly
while comrades are being smashed around
him by deadly hail of bullets falling from
the sky. His idea of artillery is something
that comes straight at him, like a rifle bull
let, and can be lodged by getting behind
big stone. 1t will come as a revelation
to him to find bullets falling from above
into valleys and krantzes hundreds of
yards behind, killing his horses and pick
ing off men lying like ant bears in their
holes. The result will be panic. The well
disciplined troops of Europe cannot resist
it. Meanwhile the cavalry will be stealing
up, taking advantage of every bit of cover,
and followed by the infantry. Under a
shell fire, such I have described, cavalry
can advance to within 100 yards of the point
of attack, which they quietly flank.
Them at signal. a terrible final volley
of shrapnel is poured in, the order to charge
is given, and before they know it the Beers
will be among the sabers and lances, with
the bayonets of the infantry just behind.
To talk of men lying calmly and coolly
shooting under these conditions is nonsense.
Half their horses will have been killed by
the fire, and what is the good of the. Boer
on the veidt without his horse? The Boer
artillery will be the first object of attack,
and before 1t has been In action an hour
half theguns will be either disabled or de-
serted. for 1 am told they have poor idea
of artillery. The whole theory of this plan
of attack is to render the rifle and long
range craftsmanship useless. With the
number of troops at the disposal of the
British, the Beers will be surrounded and
forced into the open, where they will be cut
to pieces. Personally I am convinced that
thousands of Beers will not get a bullet
home-they won't have the chance"
The weakness of this forecast is of course
that 1t presupposes set battle ground fav-
orable for the maneuverng of artillery
line mile and half long. Battles have
knack of happening upon all sorts of
ground The appalling effect of the fire OF
a heavy battery is, however, well depicted
in this sketch.
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POLICE And NEGRO
SOLDIERS FIGHT
Shots from Army Rifles and
Pistols Fired.
WAS ONLY ONE CASUALTY
Lieutenant in Command of the Fort is
Much Concerned Over the AT
tair, and Has Issued Very
Strict Orders
WAS ONLY ONE CASUAL TY

Laredo, Tex, October 19.-Friction be-
tween the Laredo police and the negro SOL
diers at Fort Mcintosh resulted in street
riot last night. a Mexican, c. Nuncio, re-
ceived a Krag-Jorgensen bullet through
the shoulder; Policeman William Stoner
was badly beaten with dubbed rifles and
at least one hundred shots from the army
rifles and pistols were fired by uhe rioting
negroes.
Policeman Stoner about midnight arrest
ed a soldier for some offense and turned
MIN over to the military authorities. Find
ing Policeman Stoner, tie rioters covered
I1im with their rifles, disarmed him and then
dubbed and stamped him. Then they
rai1ed a regular fusiiade down the several
streets and bullets whistled all over the
city. Only one casualty from the shooting
has been reported, that of c. Nuncio, Who
was SHOT while walking along Lincoln
street and fatally wounded.
Lieutenant ]. M. Campbell, in command
of the fort, who was attending an enter
tainment in the city, FASTENED to the bar
racks. threw out the guards and had the
lol caied, but all the soldiers mad reached
there ahead of him. The arms had also
been returned to the armory, but showed
evidenceof recent use. The lieutenant is
nfueh concerned over the affair, and has
issued orders combining The garrison to the
reservation for thirty days. Lieutenant
Campbell was a corporal in the Seventy
hrst New York volunteers, and for bravery
SHOWN at San Juan hill was appointed to
a second lteutenancy in the regular army
and assigned to the command there. He
was to be married to Miss Ruth Tompkins
of New York city, tomorrow
Company d, Twenty-fifth infantry, col
ored, now stationed here, and to which tae
rioters belonged, distinguished itself at Ell
Caney.
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SUPPOSED SUICIDE.
The Police Interested in Case at Bos.
ton, Mass.

Boston, October 19-The supposed suicide
from an East Boston ferryboat last night
OF an unknown woman probably so years
Old, fashdonably dressed and with appear
ance of refinement, is engaging the atten-
ton of the police today. After the passen-
gers had left the boat a woman's cape and
handbag were found.
In the bag was a sealed envelope adj
dressed to Mrs. R. |. Clark, general deliv-
cry, Worcester. Mass, and an unsealed en-
velope containing a letter in which the
writer said she saw nothing in life to keep
her on earth and directed that if her body
should ever be found the authority should
refer to Bishop Potter, of New York, who
would see that it was buried.
In addition other letters were found in
dicatfng the supposed suicide was from San
Francisco.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-20
JEFFRIEs-sHARKEY FIGHT.
Two Pugilists Will Meet in the Ring
November 3.

Chicago, October 19-Unless Jim Jeffries
springs a SPAWN, strains a tendon or does
some other thing equally ridiculous, he and
Tom Sharkey will meet in the ring on the
night of November 8. This match was
agreed to Tuesday by Tom O'Rourke, acting
for Sharkey. and Billy Brady, representing
Jeffries.
O'Rourke did more than give Jeffries an
other week in which to train. He was gen.
erous enough to waive the forfeit money,
and this action on his part was blow
in the face of those who ali along have been
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-20
JULIA MORRISON
The Murderess is Either Insane or
Feigning

Chattanooga, Tenn, October 19.-Julla
Morrison, the murderess, is losing her mind
or she is playing a very slick game to get
her liberty.
In her cell in the county Jail here she
spends her time acting almost like raving
maniac. She looks wild, cannot remember
a thing and talks considerably out of her
head.
When people call at her cell whom she
knows we'll, she acts like She does not recog-
nize them.
1t is believed now that a plea of insa n
ity will be made at the trial when it comes
up.
Miss Morrison stated in an interview to-
day that she fears her mind is leaving her.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-20
INVITED TO MACON
Admiral Dewey Will Come South in the
Spring

Washington, October 19.-Admiral Dewey
received a call today from a delegation
from Macon, Ga, headed by Representa-
tive Bartlett and President Smith of the
Macon chamber of commerce, who present
ed an invitation to him to visit Macon Ad-
miral Dewey expressed his thanks and said
that while he regretted he could not make
the visit at the time of his trip to Atlanta,
yet he expected to go south during the win
tetr or early spring and at that time he
would visit Macon and Savannah.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-20
ROYAL FAMILY PRESENT
Centenary Celebration of High School,
in Prussia

Charlottenburg, Prussia, October 19.-At
the celebration of the Centenary of the
Technical High school here today, Emperor
William and the empress with five of their
sons were present. The minister of public
instructions, DR.. Weyauch, read royal
decree empowering technical high schools
to confer the degree of doctors.
Emperor William in the course of an
address pointed out the connection be-
tween his cabinet and universities and
dwet upon the great progress of technical
science.
Technical science" said his majesty,
alike all true science is traceable to God
who enables man to penetrate the mysteries
of creation"
The proceedings terminated with three
cheers from the emperor.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-20
Threw an Axe at Him

Gadsden, October -(Special.)-George
Hughes, of Short Creek, was lodged in Jail
here today charged with assault with intent
to kill, in a difficulty with one of his neigh
bors, Rufus Wood. Hughes threw double
bit axe ct Wood, striking him on the thigh
and cutting a cash to the bone.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-20
Pullman Directors Meet

Chicago, October 1s.-At the annual meet
ing of the stockholders of the Pullman Pal
ace Car company held today over two
thirds of the capitalstock was represented.
All the old directors were reelected. At a
subsequent meeting of the directors the Off
Gers. were elected without change to per-
sonnet in that department.
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Pensacola, Fla. October 19.-Leo Gath
leny, resident of Warrington, while clean
ing out a hall where a dance had been
held, ate some ice cream that had been left
over. Very soon after he was taken vio-
lently sick and died this morning.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-20

London, October 19.-The British foreign
Office asserts that the verbal changes in
the terms of the Alaskan modus vivendi
are of no practical Importance and have
been readily agreed to and it is assumed
that the United States secretary of state,
Colonel John Hay, and the British charge
d affaires in Washington, will sign tomor-
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Germans Satisfied

Berlin, October 19.-Private dispatches
from Germans now attending the Philadel-
phia congress, declare that they are ex-
tremely well satisfied with the reception
accorded them by the Americans, and that
the joint commission to discuss the differ
ences between German and American trad
ers will accomplish much good.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-20
Jerome in Mexico

City of Mexico, October 19-The new
British consul in this city Lucien j. Je-
rome formerly consul at Havana has ar
rived During the Spanish-Ameriean war
he represented the American interest in
Havana,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-20
williams Gets Another once

New York, October 19.-At a meeting of
the Florida Central and Peninsular Rail-
road company held in this city today j.
Shelton Williams, president of the Sea-
board line was elected president to succeed
II. r. Duval, resigned. No other business
of Importance was transacted. President
Williams announced today that his system
hadcolcluded a through vestibule train
system between New York and Tampa.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-20
Fever at Key West

Key West, Fla, October 19.-The new
cases of fever number seven. No deaths
have been reported. The fever is regarded
as on its last legs and the physicians Will
discontinue daily reuorts unless the situa-
ton should become worse.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-20
Stricken with Apopiexy

Goodwater, October 9.-(Special)-N. w.
Albrecht, pump inspector, fell dead at the
depot window of apoplexy at $3.50 o'clock
p. m. His remains were shipped to Column
bus for interment. sNts$
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-20
,,ommittcd Murder ana suicide

Portland, Me-, October 19-Wm. Grewer,
formerly we'll known caterer ofsthis city,
shot and killed Mrs. Jennie LeGrow today.
Grewer then killed himself.
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The Transport Thomas

Philadelphia, October 19.-The United
States transport Thomas, the finest troop
ship afloat, sailed from Cramps ship yard
today for New York. where She will go
into dry dock to be painted.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-20

Washington, October 19-United States
Senator George F. Hoar was today unani-
mously reelected president of the Unitar-
ian council.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-20
The Acme of Stiffness
From Puck

From Puck.
Newell Little-Dulham isn't very bril-
liant.
Newsome Moore-Brilliant! Why, he's
considered fool even in the smart set!
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinne Tablets All
druggists refund the money if it fails to
cure. E. w. Groves signature is on each
box. Csc.
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Resoiute OFF for Porto Rico

New York, October 19.-The United States
transport Resolute sailed today with 500
tons of provisions for Porto Rico.-
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-20
New Orleans Report
VIII Sign Modus Vivendi

New Orleans, October 19.-Tne board of
health reports one new case and no death.
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PRIVATE
DISEASES

Any~p physician
sending me a case Of
Syphilis that 1 do
not cure to his en-
tire satisfaction In
from 20 to 40 days,
1t will cost him MOTH
ing. I do not at
tempt to cure all
diseases that affiict
the human family.
but conlne my study
and practice to the
treatment of private
diseases only.
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WHEN OTHERS
FAIL CONSULT

Men suffering from Sexual Weakness,
Gonorrhoea, elect, Structure, Syphilis. etc,
I offer a certainty of cure. MY charges are
within the reach of all.
refer you with permission to First Ma
tional Bank. Alabama National Bank Jei-
ferson County Savings Bank and steiner
Brothers, bankers, as to my responsibility
for my contracts. I cure many patients py
mail treatment. Write for prices and terms.
Address DR.. Y. e. Holloway, Watts Bldg.,
Third Ave and Twentieth street, Birming-
ham. Ala.
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REMOVAL NOTICE!
We have moved our billiard
parlor and cigar stand to No.
Is N. 2Oth St., back of Ala.
Nat. Bank.
C. w. BROXTON & co.
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Godden's Drug Store. bulb headquarters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
been furnished he would have been able

been furnished he would have been able
to have held onto 1t.
His mile is the fastest that has ever been
ridden on cycle track, and he deserves
special credit for it. When McDuffie made
his record he was partly protected by
wind shield, but E,lkes had nothing OF the
sort Prior to his attempt yesterday the
fastest mile ever ridden on cycle track
was the motor tandem record OF LII Id
made on the local track recently by Henri
Fournier and C. s. Henshaw.
Elkes was accompanied by his father, who
superintendent things. He made two trials
at the record, and in both cases made iden-
tically the same time. In the first attempt
the first third was covered in 0.32, the sec
ond In 02S and the third in 0.31, making a
total of 1.31. In the second attempt he
covered the first third in 0.30, the second in
o3i and the third in o3o. making 1.S1 for
the mile.
Several other local records were broken
at the meet. A one-mile amateur handicap
race was run, which was won by Howard
Rhine, from scratch, in 2.05 3-5. c. l.. Mil
Ter started from scratch with Rhine but he
was forced to drop out, owing to the break
ing of his toe strap A. c. Moran rode
haif-miie exhibition, unpaced flying start,
and covered the distance in 0.5S, breaking
the previous record of o.59 LIS.
C. l.. Miller, Otis Miller and Howard
Rhine, the team of the Arlington Wheel
men, went against the teu-Enile record re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Gently established by the Century Cycle
elup team The record was 2s.09 for the
ten miles, and il was lowered over five min
utes' the Arlington team covering the dis
lance In Dos. The time by miles was as
IoIoWs' FIRST mile, 223; second mile 214;
third. 216; fourth, 2 Is; fifth, 2,Is: total for.
hve miles, 11-30; sixth, 30; seventh, 2l1;
eighth, 219; ninth, 2.17; tenth, - SIS
The professional tandem motor cycle pur-
SUIT race was won by Austin Crooks and
Fred Schefer, in 3.4s, after covering five
and one-half laps. A. c. Moran and H r.
Steenson were mounted on the other tam
dem. The race was highly interesting while
IL lasted but Steensou was somewhat new
at operating the motor of his machine and
Moran unused to steering the peculiar
thing This accounts for the shortness of
the event, the other team fairly flying
around the boards
smith OF Baltimore, who will race Fixes
Friday at the Colosseum track, took mace
from the motor cycles for practice.