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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
TRIED TO KILL HIMSELF.
A Man Threw Himself In Front of a
 Locomotive In Paris.

New York, June 20.-Anthony Shone- derf of New York, 72 years of age, has attempted to commit suicide here, says a Paris special to the World. by throwing himself in front of locomotive on the Paris Belt Railway at the Courcelles sta tion. Both legs were cut off below the knees and he will die.
 Shonederf is said to have lost heavily at Monte Carlo last April. His daughter in-law arrived at the station just in time to see the wheels roll over him. Then -she fajr>ed-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
BURTON WILL MAKE RACE.
After Conference With Senator Hanna
 All Is Satisfactory.

Washington, June 2o.-Senator Hanna and Representatives Burton and Dick held a conference this afternoon over the controversy over Burton's accepting the renomination from the Cleveland dis tr,ct After the conference 1t was stated that satisfactory adjustment was as- sured and that Burton would remain a candidate.
 Although another conference is to be held, it is expected that the basis of set clement will be that the county commit tee will conduct the county campaign and that MT. Burton will organize the Congressional committee in order to con- duct his campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
ANTITRUST LAW VOID.
Important Decision Rendered By Judge
 Hanecy of Illinois.

Chicago. June 20.-In a decision given today by Judge Hanecy. the state Circuit Court held that the Illinois antitrust law of 1891 is unconstitutional and void in all it's parts. He ordered a finding in favor of the defendant in the case of the people on relation of the attorney general against the Butler Street Foundry and Iron Com pany.
 The decision has a direct bearing upon a large number of cases that have been begun against many concerns to collect fines for noncompliance with the pro- visions of the antitrust law to the filing of affidavits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
ROOT SHARPLY ARRAIGNED ON
 REGENT PHILIPPINE ESTIMATE
HOUSE MAY QUIETLY
 SUBMIT TO THE SENATE

Washington, June O.-Soon after the House had sent the canal bill to confer ence today reports gained circulation among members that there was not likely to be a protracted struggle in confer ence and that the Senate amendment would be the basis of the ultimate agree ment
 CT of Minnesota, frankly stated to his associates that he thought an agreement would be reached on the Panama amendment. MT. Hepburn was not pre- pared, however, to concede that the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
GERMAN BARK OVERDUE.
San Franciscans Who Wagered $15o,'
 GOO Stand to Lose.

San Francisco, June 2o-San Francis cans who wagered s150o0O on the safe arrival of the German bark H. F. Glade, stand to loose all their money unless the lorg overdue vessel arrives by next Wedn esday. Information by cable from London says that Lloyds will post the vessel as missing. The Merchants Ex- change here crossed the bark from the overdue list as no longer insurable.
 The Glade sailed from here october 19 last with wheat and barley for Flu rope. and is out PAS days. Many local plungers believed It's foul bottom was the cause of delay and ventured large amounts on it's safe arrival.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
GEN. WOOD ANSWERS HILL.
Says He Shows Profound Ignorance of
 Cuban Affairs.

Washington, June 2o.-Genera1 Wood former military governor of Cuba today authorized the following statement in re- gard to the criticism of his administration made by D. B. Hill at the Tilden Club re- union in New York last night:
 '"The statement made by MT. Hill shows either profound ignorance of the sub ject to which he refers aor an absolute disregard for the truth. If he had ascer- tained the facts and desired to state the truth he would not have made the state- ment which he Is credited with having made,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21

fight was over. The Democratic con- fierce. Judge Davey of Louisiana also was counted on as strongly ravoring the Nicaragua route. At the same time the lateness of the session and the prevail ing desire to avoid further complications In the Senate led to a rather general feeling among the members of the House that the Senate amendment had some thing of an advantage in the conference.
 After the bill had been sent to confer ence MT. Hepburn went to the Senate to arrange for a meeting, but as this was Senator Morgans busy day the arrange ment of meeting was deferred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
LITTLE GIRL BURNED.
Caught Fire From Blazing Rubbish
 and Injuries Caused Death.

P:ttsburg, June 2o.-Annie Reno. aged 10 years. was fatally burned at Braddoclx to6ay and four others who went to her assistance were severely burned. Their names are Jennie Ellis, Mrs. Annie Baker. Mrs. Mary Malloy, Justice John G. Rich- ards.
 The little girl was playing near a rub bish fire in the rear of the Robinson Ho-, tel when her clothing caught fire. Her screams brought help and the four people who rushed to her assistance were all seriously burned They will recover. Tho girl was burned so badly that her death b -~aly ~ 0a~VttoD of a few houpA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
ALABAMA WOMAN ASSAULTED. Lies In Critical Condition, While Her
 AssaiIant Escapes.

Meridian, Miss, June 20.-A special to the Meridian Press from Quitman, Miss, says:
 Miss Ollie Barfield, who was assaulted and badly cut about the throat yesterday morning at Cocoa, Choctaw County, Ala, is still in a critical condition. Her negro assailant has not heen apprehended. al- though 2 posse is q, pur S,it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
MONTGOMERY GETS s25, ,ooo.
Sundry Civil Bill Carries That Much
 for Public Building.

Washington, June 20. - Especially - The sundry civil appropriation bill agreed to in conference carries $25. GOO to be made immediately available for the Montgom- cry public building authorized by the public buildings and grounds bill. This amount Is estimated to be sufficient to last until March 1, 1903.
 The bill donating the proceeds from the sale of the mineral lands of Alabama to the public schools of the state will prob ably go over until the next session of Congress. It is favorably reported and undoubtedly will pass when vote Is reached.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
SUPPLY OF COAL
 WILL SOON BE GONE
If There Should Be a General Strike the Miners of Twenty-four States
 Would Be Involved.

Indianapolis, Ind, June 20.-It is es- timated by W. B. Wilson secretary and treasurer of the United Mine Workers of America, that the supply of bitumin- ous and anthracite coal above ground will be exhausted in less than three months if there should be a general sus- pension of work in the mines.
 Wilson has statistics showing there are approximately 45O.000 miners in the coun- try, scattered through thirty states. The miners of twenty-four states would be actively involved if there should be a suspension of operations.
 There are now over 3o0,0O members of the Mine Workers organization. Mr. Wilson says nearly every non-union man would go out if a general suspension Of work should be ordered.
 Fireman's Home Burned.
 Wilkesbarre Pa, June 2C.-The wife of John Snyder, fireman employed in the Dorrance colliery of the Lehigh Val ley Coal Company of North Wilkesbarre, reported today to the officials Of the company that her home and contents were destroyed by fire some time early today.
 Another Sweeping Injunction.
 Clarksburg, w. Va, June 20.-Marshal Elliott and deputies left for Parkersburg tonight with twelve mine organizers and strikers charged with violating the in- junction issued by Federal Judge J. J. Jackson at Parkersburg on petition of the Clarksburg Fuel Company The in1unc- tion is more sweeping than the one issued a few days ago and restraints the strikers from in any way interfering with the mine property or employees and prohibits them from camping or holding meetings within such distance of the mines or property of the coal company as might in any way interfere with the non-union miners through intimidation or otherwise. The operators claim all the mines are in operation and no accessions are being made by the strikers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21

victory of the Panama lobby yesterday, he was among the early arrivals at the Senate chamber this morning, and takes considerable satisfaction out of the gen. eral expectation that there is to be an isthmian canal.
 After all he considers this the main point. It seems to be the belief that the House after a struggle will accept the Spooner Panama substitute. The Repub- licans led by Hepburn of Iowa and the Democratic side are sorely disappointed over the result In the Senate, but to use the language of a prominent Nicaragua supporter, we had better take Panama than nothing"
 There Yas a very sangnine feeling ex-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
Another Sweeping Injunction.
Bank Cashier Shoots Himself.

Newport R. l., June 2o.-Anthony s. sherman, cashier of the Merchants Bank of this city, shot himself in the head last night Today the bank, which is private institution, is closed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
Prince George Proclaimed.

Dresden, Saxony. June 20-The Saxony ministry has proclaimed Prince George brother of the late King of Saxony Prince George has taken the oath of alle- glance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21

"A WASHINGTON, June 2O-(special) ~ This Is Senator Morgans sev-
 V VI onty-eighth birthday Despite the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER
The Weather.

Washington, June 2o.-Alabama: Rain and cooler Saturday; Sunday fair and warmer; south shifting to fresh north west winds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-30
TRAGEDY AT TURKEY SHOOT.
Judges Disagree and One Kills the
Other.

Judges Disagree and One Kills the
Other.
Colquitt, Ca, Dec 29.-On Christ.
mas eve at q turkey shooting near here
Fletcher Bush and Zeke DuBose be.
came involved I'm a quarrel. Which re.
suited in DuBose shooting Bush's head
off with double barreIed shotgun
1t seems that the two men were
the judges who were to decide the
winners They disagreed as to who
was the best shot, and Bush, it is re.
ported. advanced upon DuBose with a
drawn knife, whereupon DuBose seized
shotgun and fred both barrels into
his head at close range, shooting the
top Of his head off
Public opinion it that DuBose was
iustifable and he has not yet been
arrested, although he went to the sher.
if Of the county in which the crime
was committed and surrendered him.
self, but the sheriff die not arrest
Kim.
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Hardy Wants New Trial.

Augusta, Ca, Dec. ga motion for
a new trial will be argued today be.
fore Judge F. l.. Brinson in the case
of Tom Hardy who is sentenced to
hang on Jan 2. Tom Hardy and two
other negroes brutality murdered Ed
Griffin and stole his load of cotton
seed he was bringing to town. All
three we're convicted, but the other
two got Imprisonment for life. About
the only question in the case is which
one of the three was more guilty than
the others, and why one should hang
If the other two do lot.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-30
FIRE AT wETUMPKA, ALA.
Entire Block Wiped Out-Loss EST.
mated at 100000.

Entire Block Wiped Out--Loss EstL
mated at 100000.
Wetumpka, Ala, Dec. 29.-Fire
which broke out in a general merchan.
disc store Sunday morning at 2
o'clock almost destroyed an entire
block of two-story brick buildings, and
caused loss of over 100000, partly
covered by insurance.
The block destroyed constitutes the
business center of the town The 10.
cal firemen were unable to cope with
the flames, and an engine was sent
from Montgomery By the time it
arrived, however, the fire had almost
turned itself out, and was practically
under control of the small squad
OF men, who by their efforts had pre-.
vented the flames from spreading to
the residence section. The heaviest
loss was sustained by D. w. Walkley,
which will reach $4,000. He carried
$4,000 insurance
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Cave erandchIld Acid.

Florence, Ala, Dec. 29.-Calvin Car.
son, an old confederate soldier. driv-
en- to desperation by want, with his
grand daughter, a helpless cripple, de.
pendent on him, gave the girl canbolic
acid and cut his own throat at Z
O'Clock yesterday morning The girl
has been a cripple from birth and was
q years old.
When found at o'clock by another
tenant of the house she was dead. The
man is dangerously wounded. The
blade just missed his jugular vein,
and he may recover. Carson bought
the acid Friday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-30
HUMsERTs IN PRISON.
Arrested in Madrid They Are Con-
vsyed 70 Paris.

Vsyed to Paris.
Paris, Dec. 29.-The members of the
Humbert family, recently arrested in
Madrid in connection with the great
safe frauds in this city, arrived at Or
leans railroad station here at 7:40 a.
N. There was no demonstration. The
prisoners were conducted to prison,
The arrival of the fugitiyes was devoid
of sensational Incidents as the French
police had chosen an hour for their
return here when Paris was only half
awake. The crowd at the railroad
station was comparatively small, but
large fore of police and soldiers
mounted and afoot were drawn up.
Nine Humbert was dressed in black
and was yelled, but she was speedily
recognized by the people. The young
daughter, AVA, was the most pathetic
looking of the women. Nine Humbert
was followed by her sister Marie, who
did not show the bravado she eXhib-
tied at Madrid, but was pale and APP
peared disconsolate. Frederick, Mad
anne Humbert's husband, looked com
pletely broken down. D'Auugnac
and his wife maintained the calm, de
tiant attitude they had shown through
out. NJ d'Aurignac still wore a Span.
ish beard which had served him as a
disguise. The party entered the car.
riages in waiting. Police surrounded
the vehicles, which were driven at a
rafting pace to the Contierrie, where
a minute preparation had been made to
receive the fugitives.
All classes Of society is equally
interested in this case. as the Hum.
berts were known everywhere.
Crowds from all parts of the city
were ready to assemble at the station
and give the prisoners a disorderly re.
ception, but the secretary of police
baffled the plans Of the mobs and per.
mitted the Humberts to be landed ST.
lently and swiftly inside the gray
walls of the prison The public had
doubted the sincerity of the govern.
ment in ever briAging back the fugi.
tives owing to the political scandals
sure to follow, but the arrival of the
prisoners is now generally accepted
as showing the purpose Of the author.
tiles to spare no efforts to push the
| prosecution and punishment of the ac
cused. The plans at present are not
announced Owing to the belief OF
the authorities that Eva Humbert was
an innocent victim of her mothers
observations, they proposed to intrust
her to the custody Of her grandmother
Nine Gustave Humbert, widow of the
former minister Of justice in the De
Freycinet cabinet, but Mile. Eva pos
| itively declined the proposal. declar
Ing her purpose to remain with he1
mother in prison. The attitude of the
girl excites universal sympathy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-30
BAD Ere At Rraddook. pa

Braddock, Pa, Dec. 29-Three build
ings We're burned to the ground and
two hotels and the postoffice were
damaged by fire today The buildings
destroyed were occupied by Van
Horns restaurant, Torreson's poolroom
and Murphy's and 10-cent store. Kel.
ly's hotels, the Amuhole house, the
Braznell house and the postoffice were
damaged. During the fire Chief Nc
Michaels, Of the fire department, and
Policeman George Young were badly
injured by an explosion of gas. Loss
is estimated at SIS 900.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-30
ATLANTA FIREMEN
AGAIN FIGHT FLAMES
Fire Breaks Out In Star The
alter Building.
ENTIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDS.
For Time It Seemed as If the Whole
Block Would Be Consumed-Vaude-
willie People Living In Building BE-
Iieved to Have Escaped.

Atlanta. Dec. 29.-Fire broke out in
the Star theater, located on Decatur
street, midway between Pryor and Ivy
at 1870 o'clock this morning. The
entire department responded to gen.
eral alarm. Dense volumes Of smoke
were issuing from the burning build
ing when the firemen arrived. In a
few moments flames shot through the
roof. 1t looked as if the whole block
bounded by Decatur, Pryor, Edgewood
avenue and Ivy street, was in danger
There was a large number of vaude
vile people living in the upper floors
of the front part of the building. II
is believed they have all escaped.
At this hour the entire fire depart
ment is using every effort to extin
guish the fire.
The Star theater was formerly call
ed the Imperial. 1t was built il
1872 just before the Cotton States
and International exposition. The
builder was Barney Kleibacher, who
had before that been manager of the
Lyceum theater.
Harry Frank, then a cut-rate ticket
scalper, furnished the money Will
which the theater was built. 1t was
said to have cost about $4,000. The
land upon which the theater stands is
owned by Major J. H. Mecaslin. The
playhouse has had many ups anc
iowns-chiefly downs. Not less thar
a score of theatrical men have under
taken to manage it, and nearly every
one who has been connected with #
has lost money.
At 1870 o'clock the fire was under
control and confined to the Star thea
ter building.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-30
NEGOTIATIONS NOW
WAITING ON CASTRO
Question of the Venezuelan
Arbitration.
U. $. MINISTER eowEN's PART.
He Has Been Charged to Take Case
In Hand Himself and Arrange De-
tails Of Protocol To Be Submitted
to The Hague Arbitration.

Washington, Dec 29.-The Venezu~
elan negotiations now wait on Presi-
dent Castro. Minister Bowen has
been fully advised by the state de-
partment Of the result Of its exchanges
with the foreign Offices at London
Berlin and ONE, and he has been
charged to take the case in hand him
self and arrange the details of the
protocol, which viii precede the sub
mission of the foreign claims to the
arbitration of The Hague tribunal. In
so doing Mr. Bowen is acting, not as
United States minister, but as Ven
ezuela's representative. The officials
here wish it to be distinctly under
stood that their functions ceased. so
far as the Venezuelan difficulty was
concerned, when they brought the par
ties to the controversy together.
BY the latest Venezuelan adyices 1t
is noted that President Castro is ex-
pected at Caracas today, and it is felt
that he viii not consume much time
in making up his mind to accept the
proposals held out to him through
Minister Bowen by the allied powers.
It now seems probable that Minister
Bowen viii como to Washington as
Venezuela's representative on the
commission, which win draw up the
protocol providing for the submission
of the claims of the powers to The
Hague tribunal It has been decid-
cd that he may so represent Venezue-
la notwithstanding the fact that he has
been charged with the interests Of
Great Britain Germany Italy and
other European powers In Venezuela.
As soon as he leaves Venezuela this
charge viii pass to Mr.. Russell. the
secretary and charge Of the American
legation. whose reputation at the state
department is that Of a thoroughly
competent and able official. The Sc
lection of Mr. Bowen VIII cause a
postponement of the assembling Of the
proposed commission until he can ar
rive here from Caracas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-30
The Sick8st Man is MOI Always in Bed.

,x11ean, kind of sickness is Just to be able
o,tend to dI IS and yet not feel equal to the task.
rho aternaI gr p keeps many in the traces who
aupht to be in bed
thorough course of JOhnsons Chill and Fever
Tonic would give anew lease on life to such people.
II tones up the the whole digestive apparatus Puts
the Liver in the best condition possible. Gives a
srIendd appetite. Renews strength and restores
vitality
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-30
OFFICE OF J. R. LASSITER.
HENDSONVTLIE, s. q Ser

HENDsONNIILE, 5. z, Sept 2 1896
MR. A. B. GIRARDEAU, Savannah, Ga.
DEAR SIR:-Some years ago operated float
ing sawmill on the Savannah River. My base of
operations was being constantly changed and nv
hands were always exposed to the worst maIarial
Influences. l employed over one hundred hands,
and the work was conducted as much in water as
ont of it. For this reason, in August and Septem-
Der there was great loss Of time and business, on
account Of sickness among the workers
MY attention was then called to Johnson's Chill
and Fever Tonic, and l determined to give the
medicine trial. | procured 1t, and those who
were sick were put on this treatment and those who
we're feeling badly were at once given the Tonic
In a short time every one Ofthe one hundred hands
was well and reported for duty; and from that time
On ! used nothing else but Johnsons Tonic and
never had another case of fever.
Yours very truly,
J. r. LASSTTER
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-30
pIed while PraYlnn.

Rutherfordton, N. c., Dec. 29.-At a
prayer meeting 8 miles from town
James Snyder called upon several
sinner to assist in prayer. On
their refusal to do so Mrs. Snyder
went forward and assisted. When
the congregation arose they were as
tonished to find Mrs. Snyder dead. She
died while praying.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-30
Hundred Men Buried Alive.

St. Petersburg, Dec. ga fire has
occurred in coal mine at Bachmut,
Ekatorinoslav province. A hundred
miners were under ground when the
fire started; 20 of these have been
rescued, but 1t is feared that the others
have succumbed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-30
Rebels Threaten suItan.

Tangier, Morocco, Dec. 29.-The sui
tan Of Morocco is said to have retired
to the palace at Fee with all his avail.
able artillery and ammunition and to
have strongly barricaded himself In
consequence of a threatened attack on
the part OF the rebels.
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Mo Truth In Renort.

Caracas, Venezuela, Dec. 29--There
is no truth in the report circulated in
the United tSates that British marines
have been landed at LaGuayra. Com
modore Montgomery, the British com
mander, said no landing had taken
place and that such a step would not
be in accordance with the policy Of
Great Britain
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-30
General satisfaction Expressed.

st. Petersburg, Dec 90 General
satisfaction is expressed here at the
turn of affairs In the Venezuelan CON
troversy. President Roosevelt comes
in for many compliments for forcing"
a recognition OF The Hague tribunal
The Bourse Gazette describes Mr..
Roosevelt's action as "a splendid
Christmas gift to Europe
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-30
plsappears wnh seeurltIea.

Berlin, Dec. 29-Albert Heyde, a
submanager OF the Potsdam branch Of
the National bank Eur Deutschland,
has disappe red Examination shows
that $23.750 IN securities are missing
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-30
Eel Down stairs to Death.

Decatur, Ala, Dec. 29.-Tommie
Cunningham a well known Irishman,
fell down stairway at his sisters
home here today, and was killed al.
most instantly. He was nearly 20
years old. He is said to have been
drinking
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-30

which unchecked
has gradually in
volved the lungs
in disease. Such a
c Dug finds its
cure III DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical
Discovery whic Il
cures bronchitis,
obstinate coughs,
lung disease, hem
orrhage, and con-
ditions whic b,
if neglected or un-
skilfully treated,
lead to consumption.
WFor twelve years I
was a sufferer from
catarrh and was treat
81 bvy one Of fhe bAet