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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-04
NEW AlRsHIP A SUCCESS.
Ascended About 20 Yards and RaI
 Against Stiff Breeze.

Paris, November alt has been known for some time past that the Brothers de Baudy and an engineer named Jul Hot have been constructing a steerible balloon, but such secrecy has been ob- served that little or nothing has peerl published about the new flying machine.
 A newspaper reporter now says he witnessed the first experiment with the new balloon. which. he asserts, occurred yesterday at Robert Lebaudys country house near Bonsieres. The balloon as cended to height of about 20 yards and was held down by ropes and the motor drove the airship against a stiff breeze After maneuvers lasting half an hour. the airship was replaced in it's shed. En- gineer Julliot. who had charge of the motor. said he was completely satisfied with the test.
 The reporter described the LeBaudy bal loon as similar in appearance, but twice the size of those of M. ntos-Dumont
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-04
Sam Harris Brushes Heads OI
 Two Women
KILLED BY POSSE OF WHITES
Entered Home of George Meadows t, BurgIarlze It and Strikes Mrs. Meadows and Daughter
 With an Axe.

opelilka, November s.--(special. )--sam posse of more than a hundred white men about o'clock this morning. Harris en. tered the home of George Meadows, a prominent planter who lives six miles from Salem in the western portion of Lee county, while Mr. Meadows was absent, and with an axe struck Mrs. Meadows and her 1s-year-old daughter each on the head. crushing the skull of the former and fracturing that of the daughter.
 The negro entered the Meadows home for the purpose of robbery. It Is said that he had knowledge that several hun. dred dollars was in the house. and when MT. Meadows left home this morning to attend the organization of a school soma miles away he stole into the house and finding Mrs. Meadows struck her two blows OF the head. and she fell insensib1a to the floor. He then began a search of the house, but before he had completed the job Miss Meadows reached ths house. As she entered Harris struck her a severe blow. breaking an arm. Tho
 
 sailant at the gate and a blow on the head from the ave knocked her insensible The brute then kicked her several times bruising her side. He returned to tha house and continued his search without effect
 Miss Meadows finally regained con- sciousness and crawling to the home of a neighbor, told of what had occurred. News of the tragedy quickly spread and soon large crowd gathered at tha Meadows home. Suspicion soon pointed to Harris, who was picking cotton in a field near by, as the guilty party and he was taken into custody. He was car- ried before Miss Meadows and she posi- lively identified him as the man who had committed the crime. By this time crowd of more than hundred persons had gathered. and the sight of the hor- rible crime caused them to swear ven- geance. Harris ct first denied his guilt but later he gave in and acknowledged that he was the. right person. Immediate ly a report from a pistol was heard, and this was followed by hundred more. Be. fore his body fell to the ground it had been riddled with bullets
 Mrs Meadows has never regained con- sciousness and will die. The wife of Har- ris Is under arrest charged with com plicity in the crime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-04
INDICATIONS ARE THAT
 HOUSE WILL BE CLOSE
In New York Democratic Managers Increase Ticket, While the Re- pubIicans Stick to the Old
 Claim of s7,ooo Majority.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

New York November 3.-The Hull pe1ore the opening of the final struggle tomor- row finds the leaders of both great par ties claiming large, and in many 1n- stances, increased pluralities for their re- spective candidates.
 Frank Campbell, chairman of the dem ocratic state committee, said of his pre- vious statement that the state would give sO.o0O plurality for Coler: T now raise my figures to 5000. The indica- tions are that the election will be land slide for the democratic state ticket, and would not be surprised if MT. Coler's plurality reached 65,0OO"
 Col George w Dunn chairman of the republican state committee, on the other hand, stanads fast to his original esti- mate of 3z0OO plurality for Odell, which is practically the same as that of the candidate himself.
 Despite the enormous divergence of es- inmates, there is at the last moment practically no change in the betting, the odds remaining at ? to 1 on Odell
 President Ready to Vote.
 Oyster Bay, L. l., November 3.-Presi- dent Roosevelt reached Oyster Bay this afternoon in order to cast his vote to- morrow. About the station a thousand persons were gathered with a band; big bonfres blazed and fireworks were dis charged The President will vote before noon tomorrow in the fifth district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-04
KILLED BIG BAG OF GAME. Count and Countess casteIlane Enter tain King Carlos at Shooting.

Paris November 3.--Count and Countess Boni de Castellane entertained King Car los of Portugal at a shooting party yes- terday at the Chateau Marais. near St. Cheron. The bag included 461 pheasants 25 partridges and 20 hares.
 On the return to the Chateau actors and actresses from the Capacines theatre played an opera bouffe. This entertain- ment was followed by a grand dinner.
 The Castellanes' guests included the Count and Countess D'Haussonville, the Marquis de Breteuil, the Duke and Duchess de Rohan, the Duchess de Luynes. Prince Lucien Mural Count Gontant-Biron, the Marquis Marchioness de Castellane, Count and Countess Stanis- laus de Castellane and M. Beraud, the painter. King Carlos and the other guests of the count and the countess returned to Paris on 8 special train at midnight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-04
MAssAcHusETTs.

Boston, November S.-The first word from the stump in the Massachusetts po- litical campaign was spoken tonight. Should the Indian summer weather which has prevailed for the past few days continue tomorrow it is believed the total vote will run we'll above 300000. Republicans are exceedingly confident and the democrats very hopeful. The former claim the state by 25,000. while the latter believe they will elect their candidate for governor by 5000 plurality. The present congressional delegation stands ten republicans and three demo- crats, but this year Massachusetts gains congressman on the re-districting. Un- der the new apportionment, the republi- cans assert that twelve of the party candidates will win, while the democrats say that they will elect at least six out of fourteen congressman. The uncertain element in tomorrow's election is the strength of the socialistic vote. This year a phenomenal increase is looked for and it is generally acknowledged that that will be at the expense of the democrats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-04
DELAWARE.

Dover, Del, November 9.-Estimates B. from various sources tonight indicate that J. Edward Addicks will be unable to control the next legislature. William Michae Byrne, the union (Addicks) re- publican nominee for congress, predicts a combined republican majority in the legislature, with a deadlock on the sen- atorship, but the ultimate election of two republican United States senators. The regular republican and democratic lead CTS, however, dispute this claim. and assert that not only will Byrne be de- feated, but that the Addicks faction will elect not more than sixteen members of the legislature, which would preclude the possibility of Addicks' election to the sen- ate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-04
EYES OF THE NATION ARE TODAY
 CENTRED ON THE BALLOT BOX
SITUATION IN NEW YORK.

York s(speca)-R betting indicates anything reeect Governor At Il o'clock tonight the odds continue at 1 n o Ode1L
 while claiming victory evidence confidence The had campaign fund the other hand the repub could desire.
 is possibility predictions here will control the next house of repre- sentatves majority not exceeding twelve
 gains in the New York congress- districts possibility that there be sufficient control the next house
 manifested tonight New York preceding election Every there change in the noltical w. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-04
WITH MANY BULLETS
 A NEGRO IS RIDDLED
BLUE BOOK DOES
 NOT HELP MUCH
GIVES INFORMATION ABOUT THE COLONIAL CONFERENCE, BUT MOST OF THE FACTS THEREIN WERE ALREADY KNOWN.

London, November s.-The blue book on the colonial conference does not add much to what is already known. The res olution adopted on the subject of prefer ential trade is the most interesting part of the report to America. In the resolu- tion the conference recognizes the pre- ferential trade between the United King dom and the colonies would stimulate and facilitate commerce and strengthen the empire; that in the present cireum- stances of the colonies it would not be practicable to adopt a general system Of free trade; that with a view, however, to promoting an increase of trade within the empire it is desirable that these col onies which have not already adopted a policy should as far as their circum- stances permit give substantial prefer ential treatment to the products and manufactures of the United Kingdom. memorandum from the president of the board of trade shows that the premiers were prepared to recommend preferential treatment on British goods as follows;
 Canada, the existing preference of SS 1-5 per cent and an additional preference on selected articles by reducing duties in favor of the United Kingdom, raising duties on foreign imports and placing duties on certain foreign imports, now free; New Zealand, 10 per cent; all round reduction on present duties on British goods, Cape Colony and Natal 70 per cent preference on British goods.
 The conference also adopted resolu- tions advocating the use of the metric system. the reservation by the govern ment of future agreements of the right to purchas cables and the insertion in new shipping agreements of provisions to prevent excessive freight charges or any preference in favor of foreigners.
 The blue book shows also that owing to differences of opinion among the dir- ferent colonies, no decision was reached on the question of imperial military de- lenses. Secretary of War Brodrick in a speech in which he urged the colonies to perfect their military forces insisted that it would never do in any future war to count on having an enemy likely to enable Great Britain to make up dur ing hostilities the deficiencies found at the start. He said that the Boers had neglected at the beginning of the South African war many and obvious opportun- ities and although the home ana colon ial levies had improved enormously after few months service. 1t would have been unfair to pit them, in the condition in which they were sent to south Africa, against European troops. The whole pres- ent organization of the war office was directed, said Mir Brodrick, towards be- ing able to strike quickly in a defensive action for any of the empires depen- dencies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-04
INDEX TO TODAYS PAPER
The Weather.

The Weather. Washington, November 3-Forecast for Alabama: Fair Tuesday; Wednesday rain; fresh southwest winds.
 Page One. Result of election in doubt. New York republicans have best chance to win. Secretary Moody speaks of the strike arbitration. Lynching near Salem, Lee county. Miss Biggar has trouble getting in jail.
 Page Two. Work on car plant begins shortly. Cuban congress reconvenes.
 Page Three. General state news. Bessemer business men to be protected. Loan company in hands of receiver. Amusements.
 Page Four. Editorial comment. Gossip heard in local hotel Hobbies.
 Page Five. ing prospects. State and congressional election takes place today. State fair comes to an end.
 Page Six. Social news of the city and state. Miss Thurston spends day shopping.
 Page Eight. Guessing contest. Treasury filled up with money.
 Page Nine. Local and foreign market reports.
 Page 10. General sporting news. Auburn hard at work to defeat Se- vance. Frank still in the baseball fight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-04
PLAYED REAL BANDITS.
Two Boys Hold Up Another and Fire
 On Him.

New York November 3.-If true story has been told by Eugene Steagemann 10 years old, who is in the Kings County hospital, in Brooklyn, in serious con- dition, he was the victim of a hold-up in true frontier style, in clump of woods near his home.
 Young Steagemann is the son of a wealthy electrical manager. He was gathering mineral specimens in the woods near his home, according to his story, when he was seized by two boys, carrying rifles. Pointing their guns at him, Steage- mann says, the boys threatened to blow his head off'' if he did not leave the neighborhood.
 Before he could utter a word or get out of the way, there were two reports. A bullet whistled by Steagemann's cheek and a second bullet lodged in his left shoulder. The boy fell to the ground with a groan and the two boys responsible for the injury fled.
 Steagemann was found by a passer-by and carried home, where it was found bullet had penetrated his left lung, and that he was in a serious condition. The police were notified and arrested two boys, who declare they were shooting at a target
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-04
MARYLAND.

Baltimore, November 3.-The night be- fore the battle finds both parties ex- pressing the strongest confidence in the gresult Chairman Goldsborough of the republican committee issued a statement this evening predicting that the state will go republican by from 10000 to 12,0oO majority, and that Maryland will again send a solid republican delegation to congress. Chairman Vandiver of the democratic committee, in final state ment, professes confidence in the elec- ton of four democratic congressman with good chances for fifth. The safest fore cast seems to be the election of four re- publicans and two democrats. The vote promises to be light on account of apathy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-04
NEBRASKA,

Lincoln, Neb, November 3.-Final state ments of political managers on the re- suit in Nebraska tomorrow were made tonight. Chairman Lindsay, for the re- publcans said:
 Every effort will be made to get the republican voters to the@ polls. If this is accomplished there is no doubt as to the result. We will elect six congress- men, the entire state ticket, and two thlros of the legislature"
 Chairman Hall, for the democrats, said:
 We are going to elect w. H. Thomp- son governor by approximately 10000 ma- jority. We will not lose a single one of the fusion congressional districts and will be disappointed if we do not control tho lower house of the legislature"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-04

E AvRE HILL. Mass, November B. ION As his closing speech in the campaign. Secretary Moody to- night devoted attention to President Roosevelt's settlement of the coal strike a subject he said, he had avoided while on the stump. MT. Moody explained that he touched upon it at this time simply as a reply to attacks made upon the President by Representative James F. Carr of this city, socialist, who, during political speeches, had said that President Roosevelt was coward and was afraid to act in bringing the strike to an end
 ''The President MT. Moody said, "ask- ed the advice of the members of the cab
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-04
GEORGIA.

Atlanta, November S.-Lack of republi- can opposition and certainty of demo- cratic success. have deprived the con- gressional campaign in Georgia of both excitement and interest The democrats will return eleven congressman from this state. The only shadow of opposition is In the Seventh district, where A. J. Mc- Knight has been announced as a can didate to oppose Congressman John w. Maddox, democrat. There Is not doubt about Maddox's election:
 A city election will be held in Atlanta. Captain Evan F. Howell the democratic candidate for mayor has no opposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-04
ohIo.

Columbus, Ohio, November 3.-Before the party managers left for their homes tonight to vote, no unusual developments were reported anywhere In this state. The democratic managers still persist that there may be a surprise in the vote on the state ticket, and that they will gain three ongressmen-sureIy two. The present Ohio delegation in congress con- sists of seventeen republicans and four democrats. Chairman Dick, before leav- ing for Akron this evening, said he ex- pected republican gain of one by A.
 H. Jackson defeating Congressman James A. Norton in the thirteenth dis trict While Chairman Dick has not changed his estimate of 10000 plurality on the state ticket there are others at the republican state headquarters who pre- dict that the plurality of Laylin over Bigelow for secretary of state will ap- proximate 100000. The republicans ex- press more confidence tonight than usual
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-04
INDIANA.

Indianapolis, November 3.-Senators Fairbanks and Beveridge, who have de- livered speeches in nearly every county in the state, are out tonight with state ments claiming the state will go republi- can by from 10000 to 5000, and that their party will have majority in both houses of the legislature. The coming legislature will select a United States senator to succeed Fairbanks
 state Chairman O'Brien and other dem ocratic leaders are equally as confident as the republicans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-04
WAIVE EXAMINATION.
Motorman and Conductor of Car Which
 Hurt President Are Held.

Pittsfeld. Mass. November 3.-Euclid Madden and James T. Kelley, respective motorman and conductor of the electric car which on September 3. collided with President Roosevelt's carriage. today waived examination on charge of man slaughter and were held for the grand jury. Madden was released on a s5000 bail and Kelley on s25Oo This was the acci- dent which resulted in the death of Sec ret Service Agent William Craig, severe injury to B. J. Pratt driver of the Presi- dents carriage and minor injuries to Secretary Cortelyou and the President himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-04
MINNESOTA.

St. Paul, November 3.-General apathy is what the republicans of Minnesota have most to fear in tomorrows election, although the democratic management has put in the best campaign in years. Re- publican Chairman Jamison, Democratic Chairman Buck, are equally sanguine, however. and in their public statements are credited with belief in 250O0 plural ity for their respective parties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-04
COLORADO.

Denver, Colo, November S.-Party man. agers predict a heavy vote tomorrow. Both democratic and republican chairmen claim victory, the former by 1S,000 to 20,- 900 plurality, and the latter by 10000 to l5 ,OOO on the head of the state ticket. The other four tickets are not expected to poll more than 30,OO0 votes out of prob able 22OO00. Three congressman are to be chosen, and both democrats and re- publicans are claiming all these. It is generally conceded that the democrats will secure a majority in the legislature, and will re-elect United States Senator Teller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-04

inet when the situation was gravest and he was advised to appeal to both sides for settlement of the strike. Every one knows how the coal operators received the proposition with ill-concealed con- tempt; how President Mitchell was will- ing to arbitrate; and how the coal oper- ators were finally forced to accede to the popular demand"
 President Roosevelt MT Moody declar- ed, proved himself anything but a cow ard Many people wanted the President to send federal troops to the coal re- zion, but this the President refused to do stating that until the executive of the state applied for aid, he could not do SO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-04
KENTUCKY.

Louisville, November 3.-on the eve Of election the outlook in the congressional races in Kentucky has not changed, nor has the interest in the election become greater. It is generally conceded that the democrats will elect seven congress- men and the republicans one, while the remaining three districts are in doubt Four appellate court judges are also to be elected and the democrats claim they will make a clean sweep in these races, while the republicans declare they will win in three districts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-04
NORTH CAROLINA.

Raleigh, N. O., November 3. S.-Indications are that there will be sweeping demo- cratic victory in North Carolina tomor- row with a majority of the state ticket of fifty to sixty thousand. Indications point to nine democratic congressman as certian, with the rest probable. The re- publicans say they have hopes in two districts. the Eigth and Tenth, and claim they will win in both.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-04
Burned the Car Up.

Decatur, November s.-(special)-B tween here and Hartselle today. on the Louisville and Nashville railroad, a freight car jumped the track, causing considerable trouble. The car blocked the track, delaying trains one hour.
 Finally the car was burned up to get it out of the way. The wrecking car from the New Decatur shops was there and the crew worked all day to clear the wreck. No one was hurt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-04
MISSISSIPPI.

Jackson, Miss, November 3.-Mississip- ballots tomorrow. No interest whatever is shown in the congressional election, there being no opposition to the democratic candidate in any district, and but lit- tie interest is manifested in the consti- tutional amendments to be voted on. The chances are the vote will be smaller than last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-04
GREAT NORTHERN woRsTED.
Western Union Gets Best of Decision
 On Right of Way.

St. Paul, Minn., November S-In de- cision handed down late today by Judge Thayer ot the United States circuit court of appeals, the Great Northern is worst ed in it's suit to oust the Western Union from the railroad right of way.
 The decision holds that the contention of the Great Northern railroad in this instance meant little less than confisca- tion. The litigation involved S25 miles of line built prior to 1892 and now valued at $2,5O0,000. The lines on the old St. Paul. Minneapolis and Manitoba railroad were built prior to 1892 and decided by the court to be held pointly by the tele- graph and railroad companies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-04
MISSOURI.

St. Louis, Mo, November S.-Political leaders have been resting since the close of the campaign Saturday night. The real contest in Missouri is apparently over the legislature the Eleventh dis trict in the city of St. Louis and the city itself. Republican State Chairman Aik- ems says the legislature will be close but republican on joint ballot. He predicts that the republicans will carry St. Louis unless election frauds are ~ommitted.
 Democratic State Chairman Rothwell claims the state by 3O,00O plurality and a majority of thirty in the legislature. He also claims fifteen out of the sixteen con- gressional districts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-04
WISCONSIN,.

Milwaukee, Wis. November 3.-Party differences are expected to cut quite a figure in tomorrows election on both sides Especially is this the case among the republicans, who have been practical ly divided for two years. Mayor Rose. democratic candidate for governor, ap- pears to be confident of being elected by anywhere from 12,0o0 to 17,00O plurality, and General Bryant, chairman of the re- publican state central committee esti- mates Governor Lafoletts plurality at 40000
 It is generally conceded that the re- publicans will control the next legislature which elects a United States senator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-04
CONNECTICUT.

New Haven, Conn.,, November 3.-The republican state committee tonight is confident of a general victory in tomor- rows election, though Chairman Gates believes the plurality for the state ticket will be reduced from the 14,000 of two years ago. MT. Gates also predicts re- publican success in all the congressional contests, the hardest fight being in the Fourth district, where Congressman Hill is opposed by Wi--lam D. Bishop, Jr.