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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09
MOB AFTER NEGRO BOY.
Assaulted Woman and Then Murdered
 With an Iron,

Cincinnati, June S.-A special to the h. quirer from Hartman, Tenn, says:
 Yesterday evening the wife of Jack Bailey, well-known farmer. was found dead in her house, having been brutally assaulted. Her head was crushed in several places. supposed to have been done by an iron found nearby covered with blood, An inquest by Justice New port showed strong suspicion that the crime was committed by George Roberts, aged IA years. a colored servant, who was arrested.
 Tonight large CT owd Of determined and angry men were gathering at the Emory river bridge bent on lynching the negro, but the officers had just started to the Kingston jail with him through the woods. If the crowd discovers they have gone it Is feared they Will overtake them, and then nothing can prevent a lynching.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09
DIXIE EXPEDITION
 WAS GREAT SUCCESS
PROFESSOR HILL, SCIENTIST, AR RlVES IN NEW YORk-SAYS
 DEEPLY IMPRESSED WITH U. S.

Washington, June S.-Prof Robert T. Hill, of the geological survey, who was one of the scientists on the expedition of investigation sent out by this government following the Martinique disaster, arriv- ed in the city today from New York. Pro- lessor Hill said:
 "The Dixie expedition was a great success. The endeavor which the Unit ed States made to relieve the distress and the large representation of naval ves- sels and newspaper men has made a deep land, to whom we a constant marvel and source of astonishment.
 "Too much cannot be said of the enter prise and labor of United States Consul Ayme of Guadaloupe. It Is feared that his health, which was already precar- ious, is now seriously shattered by his labors.
 "The only criticism that could be made of the outcome would be concerning the relief which was distributed upon the island.
 "The slowness of the relief however, was no doubt due to the disorganized cohuili"H "i dHdlra. The lew patients In the local hospitals who should not have been the chief beneflciaries of our char itable expedition, which contained every possible article for the relief of the sick, and clothing enough to have clad the population of the island, did not receive a single article which we carried. The supplies brought by the Dixie were sim ply stored In warehouses. Many people of the island are without shelter, while the tents we carried remain unpacked When we left little of the relief was reaching the. interior of the country, where it was most needed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09
SERMON BY MIR, PATTON.
President Cleveland Marches With
 Him to Alexander Hall.

Princeton, N, J. June S.-The feature of today's commencement programme was the baccalaureate sermon preached by President Patton. The procession of trus- tees, faculty and members of the senior class formed in front of Nassau Hall and led by President Patton and ex-President Grover Cleveland, marched to Alexander Hall. Mrs. Cleveland and Mrs. Patton were in the audience.
 Among other things Mir Patton said:
 T know of no place where a man may be trusted to work out the best in him, so well as in a Christian university"
 Speaking of the falling off of candidates for the ministry among college graduates President Patton said:
 "The reason is simply this: we are liv- ing in the age of intellectual transition and burning unrest and, therefore, have respect for the man who doubts, who overcomes his doubts and gathers strength
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09
COMMENCEMENT AT COLUMBIA.
Bishop Burgess of Long Island
 Breaches Sermon.

New York, June S.-Bishop Burgess of the Episcopal diocese of Long Island, in the baccalaureate sermon today to stu dents of Columbia University and Der hard College, said that while the names of the winners of athletic prizes were preserved in bronze those who won Greek prizes at universities were more often writ In water.
 Continuing. the bishop said: "The time has passed when we can pass by the body and we realize that the man strong In health will be better able to fight the battles of life and the demons of fancy that haunt men. Prizes competed for should be like those of old, old honor. Away with the gate money; awa% with the seat money! Let the young men compete not for money, but for hon IT,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09
Leaves the Sherifrs Irons.

Carbopdale, H., June 8-Harry Kelly, wanted in five states for burglaries. who was about a week ago captured after a seven months chase in Brazil Ind, and who, while in charge of Sheriff Atwood Of Ballard county, Ky, jumped from one of the fast Illinois Central passenger trains about twelve miles north of this city while heavily handcuffed and shackled and made good his escape. has visited Brazil and left the sherifrs irons. accompanied by a warning note to the detectives who captured him. Several re- wards are offered for his capture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09
Killed q Journeyman Painter.

Pine Bluff, Ark, June S.-B. F. New ton, a prominent mer chant of Monterose. has been arrested and has confessed to the killing of journeyman painter. Par ties living near Monterose discovered . newly-made grave in the woods and an investigation showed that the remains of the painter were buried therein. Offi- cers took the case up and arrested New ton, who claims he killed the man in self-defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09
Railroads Asks Franchise.

Guthrie, O. T., June s.-At a meeting of white and Indian citizens of the Osage nation a petition to the Secretary of the Interior was drawn up and signed asking that franchise to build through the reservation be refused the Missouri, Kan sas and Texas Railroad unless the com pany constructs it's road through Paw Huska, the osage capital. The survey of the road misses Paw Huska by six miles. The Osage nation Is in Oklahoma on the Kansas line
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09
Running Negroes Away.

Dcautr, Ind, June s.-For some days persons employing negroes have been re- ceiving warnings to discharge them. Last night a mob of fifty men, some of them intoxicated. attempted to drive all the negroes from the town. Another crowd formed and rescued the negroes. out all afterwards left. There are no negroes in this place tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09
LIGHTNING STRIKES CHURCH.
Commencement Exercises Were Being
 Held at the Time.

St. Joseph, Mo-, June s.-During the graduating exercises of the Odell (Neb. ) High School, held at the First Methodist edifce demolishing tower in the fore part of the structure and rendering sew eral spectators and graduates uncon- scious. The building was soon atire and the lives of many people were in peril.
 large tank of water afforded prompt and effective means of extinguishing the flames IT is believed no deaths will re eult, although several women were re- moved from the church to their homes suffering severely from shock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09
FOR STEALING WATCH.
Charlie Johnson Arrested on Charge
 of Grand Larceny.

Charlie Johnson, a negro, was arrested yesterday by Policemen Eagan and Wal drup on charge of grand larceny. He is accused of stealing watch. chain and gold watch fob from MT. William Hu- bert, superintendent of the Belle Ellen mines. at the eMtropolitan Hotel about a week ago.
 The articles were recovered and the negro confessed he had stolen them and hidden them under a house. The trial will begin today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09
Sensation In Ecquador.

Guayaquil, Ecuador. June S.-A sensa- tion was caused here tonight by the ar- rest of Alfred Formin, partner in the old established export and banking house of Martin, Reinberg and Company, which became bankrupt last October with lia- bilities of over $1o00,000 An order was also issued for the arrest of Martin, who has been for many years the vice con sul of the United States here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09
PERSONAL

Mrs. Thomas T. Ashford and Miss Etoile Ashford left Birmingham the past week to be absent until October At pres ent both are in North Alabama Mrs. Ashford is visiting her parents, Captain and Mrs. c. c. Swope, while Miss Etoile is one of a house party for a week at the beautiful country home of Mrs Geo. s. Houston, near Belle Nina After a week or two spent in Tennessee they will be joined by Mir. Ashford and settle down at the Plantation, their country home for the balance of the heated term to en- joy cool breezes, good fishing, squirrel stews, barbecues and the presence of friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09
Bull Fiqh4 In Mexico.

Laredo, Tex, June 8.-A bull fight was given in the plaza de Tore of Neuvo Laredo, Mexico, today, the un- ique feature of which was the success- full performance of Romulus, the fa- nous Mexican wrestler, who succeed ed in throwing a wild bull from the San Lnis Potosi ranch. Romulus threw the bull at the first attempt. One bull was killed but no horses were injured in the fight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09
Remains of a Young Woman.

London. June S.-The remains of a young woman, sawed and chopped up into a dozen pieces, have been found in an alley in the Lambeth district The body had apparently been boiled. The scalp had been torn off and the hands, feet and intestines were missing. It has been impossible to identify the remains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09
Colombian Troops for Panama.

Colon. Colombia, June t.-Ar the gov ernment troops who we.e stationed here, numbering over 1900, left for Panama this morning. At Panama they will join the government troops at that point, who number several thousand. and the com bined army will start immediately to at- tack the Colombian insurgents by land and sea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09
Alabama Postmasters.

Washington, June S.-(Special. )-Aia- bama postmasters appointed; Cash. La mar county, Elisha Robcrtson; Center Star, Lauderdale county, Andrew Jack son; Clifton, Dale county, J. s. Edmonds Mont Calm, Fayette county, M G. Mus grove; Petty, Limestone county, T. M Coxe; Searles. Tuscaloosa county, J. M Cousins; Sledge. Mobile county, Ellis Morgan; Waddy, Chiffon county. H. M Mahan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09
Little Damage pone by Volcano.

Fort De France, Island of Martinique, Saturday, June 7.-The damage from the eruption of Mont Pelee. which occurred yesterday, Is less than was at first sup posed. The plains of Morne Rouge are covered with hot mud and several fish ing boats with their crews are reported to have disappeared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09
BAPTIST
Young Peoples Union, Providence, R
 l., June 1913, 1902.

For the above occasion the Southern Railway will sell tickets from points on it's line to Providence, R. l., at the low rate of one first-class fare. plus s1, for the round trip; tickets on sale July S. [ and 8, with final limit July 22, 1902 For further information, call on agents South ern Railway, or write c. E. JACKSON. Travelling Passenger Agent, Morris Hotel Building. Birmingham. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09
MYSTIC sHRINERs MEET.
City of San Francisco Has Assumed
 Holiday Attire.

San Francisco June s.-when the call of the Muezzin fioated from the steeples of Islam Temple tonight many caravans of the faitt:nl had ar'ived 10 attend the imperial council of tn. Ancient .rabi , Order of the Nobl s ot the Mystic Shrine. which convenes Tuesday.
 The city has assum. q a holiday ap- pearance. Streets, business houses and residences are bright with flags and bunting and the insignta of the order is seen everywhere. Twenty thousand cleo. tric lights will be used n illumine ting Market street. The grand parade is scheduled for Tuesday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09
CONSPIRACY UNEARTHED,
Men Had Planned to Blow Up Lord
 Kitcheners Residence.

London, June S.-In letter from Pre- toria, dated May IS, the correspondent of the Daily Mail says that the previous Thursday sixty arrests were made there as the result of the d'sc.v,ry O an exten- sive plot to blow up the government buildings and Lord Kitchener's residence, and to spike the guns in the artillery barracks.
 The parties concerned in this plot, ac- col ding to the correspondent, were law yers, chemists, and Boer and Dutch pris- oners on psTole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09
Japanese Banker Arrive.

Chicago. June 8.-Baron Elichi Shibu- sawa. one of the foremost officers and bankers of Japan. arrived here today from the west on his way to London, where he will represent the Tokio Cham- ber of Commerce at the coronation of King Edward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09
pr. Brantley Dead,

Macon, Ga, June S-John J. Brantley, D. D., LLD., died here today. He was for thirty-ive years professor of lan- guages in Mercer University. Dr. Brant- ley spent his entire life teaching and was one of the most accomplished linguists in the South.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09
Strike Averted.

Chicago June s-The threatened strike fomorrw Of all the allied unions em- ployed at the different meat packing con- cerns was averted tonight by the stock yards company surrendering to the stock yards employees union. The demands of the union were granted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09
J. p, Moroan In Ita,v.

Brindisi. Italy. June S.-J. P. Morgan arrived here this morning OF board his yacht Corsair and later in the day left for London by rail. The statement publish- ed in the United States that he had bro ken down and was In a physicians hands is without foundation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09
Negro Man Lynehed.

Blueheld, W. Va., June s.-John wynick, colored, charged with assaulting Mary Green, white, was arrested today and soon afterwards taken from jail at Bond own and lynched. Wynick wAs draggc5
 short distance from the .sil srd rid He'd with bullets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09
To Offer Free Transportation.

Capetown, June s.-Advices received from Buenos Ayres say the Argentine government has appointed special agent to visit the camps in South Africa and offer free transportation to Boers desir- ous of migrating to Argentina.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09
Pete Shark. Arreatad-

Ardmore, I. T., June S.-Pete Sparks, colored. wanted on a charge of assault ing white woman al Decatur. Tex. re- gently. was arrested here today by Fed eral officers. He admitted his identity and started with the officers for Texas tonight without protest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09

The Age-HeraId will give to all new subscribers on rural routes, rural mall box, free of charge, with years subscription.
 For particulars, address The Age Herald or see carrier
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09
ANNUAL MEETING.
The First Church of Christ Scientists,
 Boston, Mass, June 15-18, 1902.

For the above occasion the Southern Railway will sell tickets from all points on it's line to Boston, Mass. and return at the low rate of one fare plus $1.O0 for the round trip; tickets on sale June 11th, 12th and 18th, with final limit June 27th, 1902.
 For further information call on any agent Southern Railway or write
 C.. E. JACKSON, Travelling Passenger Agent. Morris Hotel Building. Birmingham, Ala.
 5-25-to-6-14
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09
Can Use AtmospherIc Electrlcitx,

London, June s.-A dispatch to the Daily Mail from Las Palmas, Canary Islands, says that a promineY engineer of that town named Figueras claims to have dis covered a method of utilizing atmospheric electricity without chemicals or dynamos.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09
Jockey Booker Is Dead.

New York; June S.-Jockey Arthur Booker, who was thrown Memorial Day from the 2-year-old colt Red Knight at the Gravesend track. died today. He was 1s years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09

side After taking your medicine got well. You may publish this or use 1t in any way you 4 think best, as cannot speak too highly of Dr. Pierce and his niedicines.S
 Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser, paper covers, containing 1908 large pages, is sent free on receipt of 7I one-cert stamps, to pay expense of mail ing onky. Address Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09

Declaration of lneorporatIon.-A declaration of incorporation was filed in the Probate Court Saturday by the Red Mountain Development Com pany. The capital stock is $10,000, and the incorporators are Messrs. John s. Going, 0. W. Mills and A. J. Bowen. The principal office will be at Ensley. and the company will buy and sell and dispose of mines and mining prop erty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09

For Passing Bad Money.-Willie Duncan and George Higgins, two ne- groes, were arrested Saturday after noon by Policeman Givens, charged with passing counterfeit money. One of the negroes had given a bogus s5 to the other, who secured $5 in change for 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09
To Take charoe of strike.-Mr. v

To Take Charge of strike.-Mr. W. R. Farley, the Alabama member of the executive committee of the United Mine Workers, was ordered to West Virginia Saturay to take charge of the big strike in the coal mines there. It Is expected that fully 35,000 mem- bers of the union will enter this strike, which is for the recognition of the Union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09
MONEY ORDERS
tor all your Small Remittances. by mail or
 otherwise.
Sold on all points in the United States, Canada, and on Havana, Cuba.
 CHEAP AND CONVENIENT.
 NO APPLICATION REQUIRED.

A receipt is given and money will be re-
 funded if order is lost = Sold at all agencies of the Southern Ex- press Company at all reasonable hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09

To Confirm ciass.-Rabbi Newfield will confirm a class of two at Temple Emanuel next Wednesday. The can didates win be Irwin Levy and Miss Eva Sandman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09
"I had headache and pain in the side ,

u xou will read the letter of Mrs McKsnzie, given below, you will find that ea,s says-aI had uterine disease. aiso headache and pain In the side. BksFina dlssass is common nzzvy cazss of headache, back ache, sidsachs, nervousness and other womanly ilis.
 Dr. Hexce's FavoTtta Prescription cures uter- Sxsk ins dssssss, sud, z=szssA SsE'Assss sas;sss's tizsrefore. cares the headache. side- aaa' ache, etc., which rcsult from dis eaaed condition of
 the womanly or
 gauism. OFavor- Ito Prescription A$ sl is the best medicine for r woeueu. It establishes i regularity, dries weaken I ing drains, heals inhan- fl, nation and ulceration IT. and cures female weak IL mesa. InHlh vised si1 to "au consult s Doctor e!AMl Pierce by letter, ire.
 An correspondence held
 in strict privacy and sa- cred secrecy. Address ..aze - Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buff .s fsio, N. Y.
 ST took two bottles of your ss5za rrsvorite Prescription and z# two of the Golden Medical .z lzz Discovery and am feeling wen,s writes Mrs Dan Mo
 KenEie, Of Lorway Miucs, {zz==5 Cape Breton Co.,. Nova Scotia. sI had uterine trouble, also - headarha aud f,aiu in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-09

Ii you VIII read the letter of Mrs Mcksnzie, given below, you will find that siae says-"I had uterine disease aiso headache end pain in the side
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-10-11

of freeholders, the Jury proposes t" appro-
pirate SIS for the reopening of said portion
of road provided the citizens in interest con-
,ibute a like amount to meet Mr.. Laurent's
prop ISL ion. And provided further that if
slid tax payers in interest refuse this p~opo-
>i,i"n the jury must refer them to legarre
dress. Mr.. Laurent then appeared before
The Jury and agreed to- an amicable adjust
ment OF the dispute, and Presielen, Blleaui
was authorized TO act for the Jury in tn .
uiication of title to said road.
Mr.. Wilmington reported tn. repair of
the Doize Duhon bridge Approved
Mr.. Lacy reported agreement to remove
fencing Q" public road by Messrs George
X. Bradford and Francois Thibodeaux.
BY motion of MIR. Lacy the secretary was
authorized to notify Mr.. Albert Arceneaux
of the first ward to remove his south line
fencing from the public road leading from
Jas. T. Breaux's to Duson station.
Mr.. Alex Br"ussard asked for and was
allowed lumber to bald bridge across
Bayou Queue Tortue at Bakers farm.
Augustn Malveaux refunded 81
special road tax 9TH ward; Elo Gilbert,
$I.25, 9th ward; Jules Mouton, $2.25, grid
ward.
BY motion the following committee was
appointed to estimate the probable expenses
effect a settlement with the parish rensu,er:
J. A. Liable, F. G. Mouton, ]. G. Blu
chanan, John Wilmington, X. c. Gre'g.
The treasurer Submitted the following re-
PORTS:
To the President and Members of the Police Jury.
parish of Lafayette. La.-Folowng is a statement of
receipts and disbursements of the parish funds
my last report:
Balance hand since last report ..........S J 65
I, Z: Martin. treasurer. from bank:..:.. 1900 90
Thomas Mouton. constable
Tax-collector collected August. l67 81
Tax collector, licenses collected August. 90
Total receipts 1890. ....Sr7o3 90
CIR.
Five per commission tax-colle ctor.ta So
Five per cent commission taX-colfr licenses ] 90
Total disbursements
Balance on hand. $Io2.%7.
Respectfully submitted.
]. +. MARTIN. Treasurer.
Oct. 2.
To the President and Members of the Police Jury.
parish of Lafayette. Following is a of
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-10-11
Police Jury Proc ceilings.

Lafayette, La, Oct ?, I9oc.-The Police
Jury met this day in regular session with
Jr., Alonzo Lacy, J. &. Buchanan, F. G.
M"uton, J. O. Blanchet, J. a. Liable, John
Wilmington, Sau! Broussard and Alex. NJ.
| Broussard.
read and apProve'i.
A committee of citizens composed of
Messrs. A. Judice, NJ. Billeaud, Sr, ]. o.
Broussard, Judge Julian Mouton, Col. G. A.
ing the various wards of the parish ap-
peared and urged the appropriation of
$4,000 in aid of the public schools of the
| parish.
dice addressed the Jury upon the impor-
| lance and necessity of increased appropria-
| lions 10 enable the school authorities to
maintain an efficient system of schools.
Whereupon by motion of Mr.. Mouton the
following resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That the Jury fully APP
preciates the necessity for increased appro-
| schools and hereby expresses it's deep in
| terest and concern in the educational well
fare and advancement of the people of the
parish.
Second The Jury pledges itself to do in the
future as it has done in the past, everything
possible for the betterment of the schools
and will make the largest appropriations
consistent with the proper administration of
parOCnlAl af1alrS.
Third. The Jury would suggest that the
various wards aud municipalities of the par
sh avail themselves of the privilege granted
by law, of local taxation for school pur-
poses.
The following petition was read:
To the Honorable Police Jury of the
Parish of Lafayetie:-The undersigned
property tax. payers of the first ward of said
parish respectfully petition your honorable
body to levy a special tax of and one
half mills on the dollar per annum on the
assessed valuation of property in said ward
for term of four years beginning with the
year 1902, and as required by act No. 1871
of the acts of the Legislature of the State of
Louisiana of the year 1893: that your hon
orable body do order special election for
the purpose of taking the sense of the prop
erty tax payers of said ward on the PROPOSE
ton to levy said tax herenabove set
forth.
Which tax, when assessed, levied and
collected, shall be used exclusively for the
support Of public schools in said ward and
shall be paid over by the tax-collector to
the School Board treasurer for that purpose:
J. Baptiste Peres, Philip Martin, Paul Mar
tin, Alex Martin, IT,, G. Mouton, Alonzo
Lacy. Alexandra Delhomme, Aft. A, Del
homme, Fred J, Mayer, A. JUDGE, Leo Ju-
dice, II. y. Guidry, Nj. d.. Mrs. Widow
Martial Broussard, John Heber,, Martin
Prejean, Alcee Dugas, Alexandra Herman
dex, Felix Malapart, Nine. Vcuve Aymar
Mouton. Gabriel Dugas, Sylvan Richard,
Adam Chasson, Livaudais Guillot, Sim. on
b. gnau1, Felix Begnaud, Cleric Sonnier,
Alex Chiasson, Louis E. Bernard. Lucien
Arcenaux. Charles Hernandez, Ambrose
Ancelet (his mark, Theogene Chiasson,