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The age-herald., 1901-12-06
MRS. NANNIE CHEEK
 ASKS FOR PARDON
CONVICTED OF KILLING HER FOR MFR HusBAND-cAsE RECALLS ONE OF MOST SENSATIONAL
 CASES OF SOUTHERN ALABAMA.

Montgomery. December 5.-(Special)- with the State Pardon Board asking clemency, and the case was heard by the board yesterday. The case was presented by the attorneys for Mrs. Cheek Espy and Farmer of Dothan.
 Mrs. Cheeks case Is one of the most celebrated ever before the courts in South Alabama. She is the daughter of Joe Baker, one of the wealthiest and most prominent citizens of Dothan. She is serving a two years sentence in the penitentiary for manslaughter. The sen- tence was given her for the part she took in fight that resulted in the death of her former husband, W. T. Danzey.
 Danzey and Mrs. Cheek had been mar ried, separated and divorced. A child was born of this marriage and for this child the fight that caused the tragedy was waged. Both Danzey and Mrs. Cheek married again. The child was in the keeping of Danzey Mrs. Cheek and her brother-in-law went to Danzey's house to get the child. Mrs. Cheeks friends claim that they were on a visit to the little one.
 The prosecution claim that Mrs. Cheek was attempting to steal the child away, and Danzey interferred, as did also w. T. Bunting, who was at the house. A gen. eral fight ensued and Danzey was killed outright, Bunting dying few days later. It was claimed that Mrs. Cheek used a large knife in the fight. At the trial Mrs. Cheek was convicted and given a sen- tence of two years.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06

when examined after being carried to Chief of Police Austin's office about 2 o'clock in the afternoon names galore were found on and in it. In the top there appeared the name of Willie Lee, Besse- mer, Ala, and on still another portion of the top were the words Care of E. How ard, Northrop." The third inspection was, however, the charm, for on the han dle at one end was tied plain tag bear ing the name of Miss May Lee Bir- mingham, Alabama"
 But on this same tag was what ap- peared to be a solution of the mystery. It was the key to the trunk, tied with fine wire to the tag. With this magic key the trunk was opened at the chief < office and in 1t were found several books for children, toy drum and many ar ticles of children's clothing.
 In the tray were found letters and packages addressed to Dr. w. T. Downey, M D., Scotts, Ala, and also a large number of visiting cards of Mrs. w. T. Downey The school books and toys bore the name of Master Willie Lee, but failed to show from whom they were purchased. The trunk will be held for Identification.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06
BURGLARS USE AUeERs.
Adopt Unique Method of Working Into
 CommIssary Store.

Several daring burglars succeeded in | rather unique manner night before last in robbing the commissary store of the Louisville and Nashville Rail- road, situated at the Fourteenth street crossing.
 how many there were, crawled up under the floor of the store and then patiently bored holes through it with a brace and bit until they had a space large enough for their bodies to enter. They then proceeded to rife the store, but as their wants were not very great, man wants but little here below" they took only about s15 worth of goods. It was reported to the police.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06
ASKS $21,526,S59
 FOR NAVAL DOCKS
REAR ADMIRAL ENDICoTT SAYS THE RAPID GROWTH OF THE
 NAVY NEEDS INCREASED DOCK FAcILlTIEs-FoUR DRY DOCKS.

Washington December 1.-The rapid growth of the navy Is the plea set up by Rear Admiral Endicott, chief of the bureau of yards and docks, to justify the submission of estim ates for the mainten- ance of the navy yards and stations and improvements aggregating S21, ,526,359. He admits that these estimates are much beyond the limit supposed probable when the current appropriations were made but declares that all the works named are considered necessary.
 The estimates for the various navy yards are as follows:
 Portsmouth. N. H., s1,o47575 (this in- cludes $500,OoO for a new floating dry doclN; Boston. s1,57O, GOO; naval coal de- pot, Rhode Island, $2OO,OO0: naval station New London, s51, ,OOO; New York SS, 475, 900; League Island s74l, 300; Washington $622, 900; Norfolk, s1,5l1. .OOo; Charleston, $1,- o50,0OO; Key West, $93 900; Pensacola, sss5,sOO; Algiers, La, s35s, 900; Mare Island, $Sss,70o; Puget Sound, $1.169, 300; San Juan, ,613,OO0; Tutuila, SOS, GOO; Cavite, $SS1, ,OO0 Olongapo, S,443,0 900; Guam, $12,30O.
 In addition to these items the report asks an appropriation of s$1. .050, 900 to com plete the four dry docks at Portsmouth, Boston, League Island and Mare Island
 An engineering feat of the report Is that recommendation that all the power plants in the navy be concentrated
The age-herald., 1901-12-06
KNOWS NOTHING OF
 JOHNSTON'S VISIT
DIDN'T SEE PRESIDENT FOR SHE'LL LEY-JOHNSTON FACTION BE- CAUSE THERE IS NO SUCH FAC TON, SAYS SHELLEY.

CT am absolutely ignorant of the pur- pose of Captain Johnston's visit to Washington said General Charles M. Shelley last night. Tn fact I did not know he had left Birmingham until his son came. to my office and told me his father had gone to Washington.
 ''As to recognition of the 'Shelley-J ohm ston' faction I never heard of such a thing There is no ShelleyJo Johnston fac- tion of the Democratic party In Alabama, and as long as can prevent 1t there never will be. I am not Johnston Democrat nor Stallings Democrat, nor a Shelley Democrat am simply a Democrat. and one who believes in sticking to the prin- ciples of the party as he sees them.
 'I seem to have some difficulty in making the people understand" continued the general, that I did not go into the movement against the new constitution for an personal gain. I have no personal ambitions whatever to gratify, and I want the people of Alabama to under stand that. I do not want any office, and it is my inclination to discourage the eff forts of any persons who join our move ment for the purpose of being a candi- date.
 'I made the fight against the constitu- tion because I thought 1t was my con scientious duty, and I had nothing ex- cept the good of the state and the people in mind during the campaign.
 ''No." continued General Shelley, lex Governor Johnston's visit to Washington and to the President has nothing to do with our movement so far as I know. 1 do not expect nor desire any cooperation on the part of Republicans. Ours is a Democratic fight inside the party. and we will let the people decide which side is right
 The general said it would probably be several days before the state executive committee appointed at the recent con- ference would be announced.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06
Congress- Must LegisIate Against This New Peril, Says
 Senator McComas
.HOAR IN FAVOR OF ISOLATION
If the Anarchist Is Deported to an Island Where There Is No Gov ernment He Will Have
 Reached His Utopia.

Washington, December 5-Senator Mc- comas of Maryland made an extended and carefully prepared speech in the Senate today with anarchy for his theme, and was followed by some brief remarks by Mir. Hoar of Massachusetts on the difficulties in the way of dealing with anarchist assassins.
 MT. McComas remarks showed careful examination of the legal authorities. He maintained that Congress had full power under the constitution to enact law punishing with death any person killing a President or assaulting the President with intent to kill, or aiding, melting or procuring such an act. He favored rigid provisions in the immigration laws for the deportation of allan anarchists. Much of the speech was devoted to an explanation of the dangerous doctrines of anarchy and the extent to which these doctrines had been propagated within recent years.
 Senator Hoars remarks were interest ing as coming from the venerable chair man of the judiciary committee, which will have much to do with the framing of any legislation on this subject He said the difficulty was that assassins of kings and rulers always gloried in their crimes and were in no wise deterred by the fear of. punishment. The most effective remedy, he suggested, would be to have the civilized nations of the world agree upon some desolate spot on the earth's surface to which all anarchists who upheld assassination or the overthrow of government should be transported. In such a community the anarchist could cary out his theories of living with out a government and the world would be rid of his presence.
 The Senate passed bill extending the
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Hillman Hotel yesterday afternoon. The conference was held in room Il and was of executive nature.
 President Phillips of Nashville presided at the meeting and H. H. Sinnige was prominent in the work accomplished. While nothing regarding the business transacted would be said by the officers 1t was learned that the main object of the meeting was the discussion of plans Tor renewing interest in the association in this part of the country and to start crusade against 'cut price" druggists.
 There were a number of delegates at the conference, representing all the Southern states The work of the mem- bers was not completed at the afternoon meeting, but will be continued this morning.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06
START LuHRIcATINe COMPANY.
Atlanta and Birmingham Men Inter
 ested In New Corporation.

Articles of incci poration fer the Amcri- can Lubricatins Company were filed yes- terday morning in the clerks office of the Probate Court by Thomas W. Kirk patrick, Atlanta. Ga; John T. Stocks, Atlanta, Ga.; E. S. Brazelton, Ensley and William Hood, Birmingham.
 The capital stock of the company at present is s4o,0OO. but they hold the privilege of raising 1t to s1oo.ooo The ob- ject of the company is to manufacture and refine oils, and it's head quarters will be in Birmingham, although it is probable that it will have branch offices.
 The company petitions for the power of buying and selling oils and other pro- ducts of their plants, and also the power to buy and sell lands and equipments for manufacture of said products.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06
speer Appoints Receiver.

Macon, Ga, December 6.-Judge Speer today appointed J. J. Rogers receiver for the Gainesville Manufacturing Company and the Hanson-Crowley Manufacturing Company, also of Gainesville, on a bank ruptcy petition filed against them by the Barnesville Savings Bank. The bank claims the concerns are indebted to 1t in the sum of s67.0Oo. The banks off, cials will soon be able to resume.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06
QUEER MUNICIPAL,
 MUDDLE IN GERARD

Columbus, Ga., December 5.-(Special) Municipal politics In Girard, Ala, are badly muddled. Today was the time for the regular election for Mayor and other city officers. but no eledion was held.
 There were two tickets to be voted for one nominated by the regular Democratic primary and the other an independent ticket. Two registration lists had been prepared. One was prepared by an officer appointed by Clerk John T, Echols. who declared that he had this privilege. The
The age-herald., 1901-12-06
Negro Seriously Cut.

c. s. Matthews, a negro who lives in Alley F, between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets, South, was brought into the city prison yesterday after noon in a very serious condition, hay ing lost quantity of blood from bad cut in the back of his neck, which he says another negro did in a fight in
 Ferguson's saloon, in Avenue B and Twentieth street. The negro is being held at the jail until he gets well enough to answer the charge of join- ing in an affray, which was entered against him. The negro who cut him is being sought for by the police.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06

other list was prepared by ree>stry of- ncer appointed by a committee from the council. taking the position that it had the right to make the appointment. The three managers of the election could not decide which registry to use, and wran- gled over the matter until the time for opening the polls had closed, circum- stance that prevented an election being held.
 one taction claims that under the char ter the present city officers hold over for two years, the other faction main taining that the council has the right to call another election.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06
WALDRoP VERY ILL.
Brother Officers Growing Uneasy
 About His Condition.

Officer R. G. Waldrop, who has been very sick at his home, 510 Twenty fifth street, South, is much worse this morning. His brother officers are anxious about him, and one of them spent last night there in order that they might render any assistance nee essary to Mrs. Waldrop.
 There will probably be a called meeting of the police fund committee today to act on the matter and to send what aid it can from the police fund.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06
DECLARES A DIVIDEND.
Meeting of Board of Directors of the
 Alabama National Bank.

At eeting of the board of directors of the Alabama National Bank yester- day afternoon dividend of per cent. on the entire capital of s2OO,0OO was declared. This will be paid within the next few days, the transfer books now being closed fer that purpose.
 The officers of the bank are J. B. Cobbs, president; H. H. Mayberry vice president, and W. A. Porter cashier. Mir. Cobbs and MT. Mayberry have only held their positions for about four months, they having recently joined forces with the bank.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following transfers of real estate were recorded yesterday:
 ". T. Petty to H. L. and J. F. Finsle. lot IS, block H-D. Ensley, $500.
 J, l.. Vincent and wife to H. Culberson. parts of lots and 8, block 1. Smithfield, s110o,
 J. A. Curlee and wife to the City Land Company part of lot 13 and all of lots A. 15 and 16, Birmingham. s750o.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06
ASSASSINATION OF MANY RULERS SHOW
 GROWTH OF ANARCHY

life of the industrial commission until February 15 next.
 The Senate adjourned until next Mon day.
 Senator Mccomas Speaks.
 The announcement that Senator Mo- comas of Maryland would inaugurate the discussion on the suppression of an archy and anarchists had filled the Sen ate galleries with goodly number of spectators.
 MT. McComas said in part:
 within soven years President Carnot, Prime Minister Canovas del Castillo the Empress of Austria, King Hu1nbert and President Mckinley have been foully as- sassinated by anarchists. It is humillat- ing to consider how importent are our federal laws to punish this fearful crime. These tragic assassinations in five coun- tries widely separate in so short time show that this hideous crime of anarchy is increasing. Congress must leg1slate against this new peril with courage, with f1rmness, but also with conservatism and prudence.
 ''The constitution permits Congress to enact a law to punish such crimes against the very existence of the govern ment the constitution ordained. This sovereign nation Is not so weak that it must depend upon the varying laws of its different states to punish a criminal who assassinates or attempts to assassi- nate the President whom the constitu- ton declares shall take care that tho laws be faithfully executed.
 Crime Against State.
 "If the President Is receiving the people of our country or representatives of for eign countries in any city or any of our states he Is at the time within the peace of the United States. If, after he per- forms such function he journeys to the white house and at night when asleep the car wherein he sleeps be assaulted with dynamite. such crime is still a crime against the peace of the United States in whatever state the Presidents train be. Can this be doubted? The President s duty is continuous or pretermittent He is always on duty; he canont delegate his highest functions. Until he dies or resigns or ends his term he is ever taking care that the laws be fully executed,
 Congress should enact a law to give Federal courts jurisdiction to try and punish by Imprisonment for term of years two or more who confederate and conspire to murder the President or Vice President, or both, or any of the officers in line of succession to the Presidency, or who advise or incite any person to overthrow the Federal government or de- stroy it by force and violence by will fully killing or assaulting with intent to kill the President or Vice President, or both, or any of the officers in line of succession to the President.
 This statute should make it crime, with penalty of Imprisonment for term of years, for any person to knowingly become or continue to be a member of any association, club or assembly where any person or persons advise or incite any of the offenses before mentioned.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06
Thought to Be Crazy.

Ben Smith, white man who was sentenced to work in the city chain gang several days ago by Judge Fea- gin, was brought before him again yes terday afternoon on charge of refus- ing to work. Judge Feagin, after hear ing considerable testimony, stated that he thought the man was insane and ordered him held, pending an investi- gation by a physician.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06
Watkins-Grady.

Miss Gillis Grady was married last night at S:30 o'clock to Guy L. Wat kins at the home of the Rev. L. &. Handley. They will reside in future at Speaker station, Woodlawn. Mir. Watkins was treasurer of the Audi torium last season, and has many friends in the city. Miss Grady is an attractive and popular young lady of West End.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06
ROOSEVELT NOT AN
 ANTI-SOUTHERNER

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  making stead f to ider the measur southern red, for any ''
The age-herald., 1901-12-06
AntI-saIoon League Adlourns.

Washington, December 5.-The sixth annual convention of the American Anti Saloon League closed today. The dele gates today contributed about s4775 on a deficit of $7075. The Rev. Edwin c. Din widdie, the executive superint endent, re :. ported that the army canteen as an insti- tuition was dead beyond resurrection.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06
To Build Parallel Road.

Guthrie, Okla, December 5.-A party of Rock Island surveyors started from Fl Reno yesterday to run a line parallel to the choctaw, Oklahoma City and South McAlest CT. The Rock Island has deter mined to build this line unless 1t can purchase the Choctaw, which is stated upon authority is not for sale.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06
Believe Watch Wac Stolen

Hattie Walker, colored, who was arrested on suspicion by Officer Briz- endine yesterday, has a gold watch in her possession which the police be- lieve is stolen. The woman says an unknown man gave it to her.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06
Snow at Columhla.

Columbia, s. C., December 5.-snov ia falling throughout middle and upper South Carolina tonight.
The age-herald., 1901-12-06
WILL FIGHT THE "CUT
 PRICE" DRUGGISTS
The Wholesale Druggists of Southern States Hold Conference at
 the HilIman.

A number of wholesale druggists mem- bers of the National Wholesale Drug eists' Assoaiafinn- haid A naAaetin1 at the
The age-herald., 1901-12-06

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The age-herald., 1901-12-06
VAUGHANS NAME IS
 NOT SENT TOSENATE

Washington December
 
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-19
Education IN Porto Rico.

The expense of main tanning schools
ia Porto Rico is very high, If we con-
slider the amount spent for the small
number of pupils enrolled, but as the
country is gradually brought in closer
touch with our own, their system will
evidently be changed. until IL reaches
our present state of perfection. In
this country the people are being edu-
Gated to the fact that there is a sure
cure for dyspepsia, Indigestion, con-
stipstion, liver and kidney troubles
and that medicine is Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bit ers. 1t should be taken at the
very first symptom. if you would
avoid unnecessary suffering. 1t will
give prompt rel eff and eventually cure,
as hundreds of people, including many
prominenf physicians, have testified
during the past fifty years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-19
FOOD CURE
Mimi.

| Results In Change of Diet are Wonderful.
Good food, properly selected. will,
/ in my opinion, cure almost any dis
ease. l want to te!l you my exper
Ience and of my recovery by the Sc
| lection of the proper diet l am a
| business woman, very closely COL =
dued indoors, with considerable ca t
and anxiety. Some lime sgo had a
severe case of the grip and after re-
covering from it, had a serious time
following as many people do
al was unable to get well until l
changed my diet, leaving eff Moch \
and Java coffee and using the Postum
Food Coffee in is place. and taking
up Grape-Nuts breakfast flod rnis
| winter have given both fair and
continued trial and the results are
superb. l am restored to perfect
health and strength, and as ycu
claim, have a reserve force bndil-
and mentally. that carries me thTough
many hard places
Il cannbt praise the food 500 much
for it will, if used steadily, cure all
disturbances of the system caused by
the COMPOSITIONS la grippe is answers
BILE for. A dish that contains the
most powerful rebuilding elements
can be made as follows; hot milk
brought to boil, break in two fresh
eggs and as soon as the eggs set
pour the boiling milk and eggs over
some Grape Nuts in a soup DISH. Nd
breakfast of meat can be so good
Il use Grape-Nuts in this way every
morning and have no sense of lack of
food all day. have kept well and
remarkably free from colds all winter,
which 1 attribute to fine condition
of health, brought about by the use of
Coffee " (Grape-Nuts are perfectly
cooked at factory and are usu ally
served cold, with a little cream or
milk } Mrs. c. S. Woodward, 81
Grenada street, St. Augustine, Fla.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-19
SIDES
On Question of Telephone Ordi-
nances Under Consideration
Last Evening.
EIGHT TO SIX AGAINST COL. THOMAS
How Many are for Bills e Workman
is Now Only Matter of
Doubt.

If the action taken by the city
council last evening at the special
meeting held for the consideration of
the telephone ordinances is to be
taken as Indicating the zeal sentiment
of the body, the question in regard to
the granting of an independent fran
chise has been relegated to the rear
and the sole proposition now is
whether it shall be the Union Electric
Telephone and Telegraph company or
the Illinois Independent Telephone
company that shall be given the pref
erence.
The report of the special telephone
company entrusted with the framing
of the two ordinances was read. and
recommended the adoption of the
ordinance of the Illinois Independent
Telephone company, or the Thomas
ordinance. The committee was COM
posed of Aids. Anderson, White,
Westbay, Eckhart and Gall For
some reason the name of lid. Sober
strom was also signed to the report
and on all proposition presented
during the evening the 81 aldermen
named voted solid and the remaining
eight-Andrews. wilkins. Robbins,
Snyder, Hause. Moeller, Willis. Ken
nedy-did likewise. The report COM
mitted the six to the Thomas ordi-
nance, and the inference, which was
supported by the separate declara-
tion of the other members, would be
that they were for the Bills ordinance.
Aldermen Line Up.
The first inJimation as to where
the mem bers were "at" came when
the claim was made that the special
committee had not lived up to the
instructions of the council when it
was created, to notify all the MEM
bers of the council when the meet
ings were to be held for the consio era
ton of the Thomas ordinance A
sharp debate that came very near
descending TO personalities ensued on
this point. The first motion was by
Aid. Kennedy that the report Of the
com mittee be filed. AT er amend
ments had been lost the motion pre-
vailed and Aid. Kennedy moved the
reading of the Bills ordinance. An
amendment was made and accepted
that both ordinances be read and the
motion carried.
Aid. Kennedy next moved the con-