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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28

was, Harrington replied: "He has gone off. He may never come back. l am going to run the house while he Is gone. If he does come back, I'll kill him.
 A trunk belonging to Harrington was found by the police at the Union station, where 1t had been taken today by Bar rington preparatory to leaving St. Louis.
 A gold watch and a diamond ring, iden- tified by Mrs. McCann as the property of her husband, were found under the seat of the patrol wagon which conveyed Harrington from the police station to the Four Courts. Harrington would not say how they came there. Harrington to- night admitted that he went with Me- Cam on the St. Louis. St. Charles and Western railroad on thesnight of June IS, but says he does not know where he got off He admitted. however, that he and McCann got off together. lIr also ad Ait ted that he walked back b'it said he did so because he did not have any mcnsY, saying he had given s27 to McCann in the suburb.
 Harrington came to St. Louis in 1902 and represented himself to be colonel in the British army. He stayed at the Southern hotel and spent money lavishly. He was here for the purpose, he said, of purchasing mules for the British army In South Africa and q special representa- tive of the British government to the worlds fair. He was married to Miss Wilhelmina Grace Cochrane of Kansas City on June 2S of last year. She later re- pudiated him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
LIPTON'S NEW BOAT
 LOOKS DANGEROUS
SHAMROCK III GIVEN HER FIRST TRIAL IN AMERICAN WATERS AND SLIPS OVER THE SEA, MAX ING LITTLE FUSS UNDER BOW.

New York, June 27.--Thomas Liptons new cup challenger. Shamr ock IT, was given it's first test In American waters today in an informal trial with Shamr ock 1 off Sandy Hook. In the first ten miles of a 15-mile beat to windward in light air, the new boat beat the old one about ten minutes, and in a run of fifteen miles to leeward, nine minutes There was Q light gentle sea and the new challenger slipped cleanly over. making little fuss under her bow.
 Taking into consideration the assertion of English yachtsmen that Shamrock I is faster in a thirty-mile course than 1t ever was, and fully as much faster than Shamrock II, the new boats first per- formance on this side of the Atlantic marks it as probably the most dangerous challenger Sir Thomas has brought oyer Tn light air and smooth water. 1t show ed itself to be very fast. The chief pur- pose of the trial was to stretch the sails and resume the tuning.
 Sir Thomas and Designer Fife were aboard the Shamrock III and Colonel Neil sat on Shamrock l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
GERMAN PAPERS
 ON OUR SAILORS
THE MODES ARE DESCRIBED AS BEING INTELLIGENT AND SIN ENVY, BUT DISPLAYING A CARE LEssNEss UNKNOWN THERE.

Berlin. June 27.-The newspapers of Ser lin print the speeches of Emperor Will liam and Ambassador Tower at the ban quet last night, mostly without comment
 The National zeitung regards them as important demonstrations for the promo tion of German-American relations.
 The Tageblatt think the speeches breathe cordiality sympathy and re- stored confidence. but the paper reverts to the Coghlan and Dewey incidents to show that the friendly spirit of the American navy for Germany is new thing and is due to President Roosevelts 8 energetic enterprise.
 The Tageblatt also says 1t considers it singular that Ambassador Tower mem toned the emperors s gift of plaster casts to Harvard without alluding to tine statue of Frederick tine Great.
 The Neuste Nachrichten says;
 Tt is self-evident that our American guests can be sure of good reception on all sides. The people. as well as the gov ernment, wish for the best relations with the United States"
 The same paper also says that 1t re- gards 1t as useful on such occasions mot to have too much exuberance of feelings and to calmly view things from all sides, but it adds that President Roosevelt de- serves sincere thanks for his friendly and correct attitude"
 The Kreuse zeitung prints letter from Kiel which describes the American sail- ors as young. slender, sinewy fellows, with intelligent faces, but in appearance and bearing exhibiting a carelessness un- known among us.'
 The writer of the letter adds:
 They are not giving and returning military salutes, even towards their own superior. Their behavior would cause a Prussian corporals hair to stand on end"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
Whites LynchGrs Will Probably
 Not be Prosecuted
SALOONS ORDERED CLOSED
While All Is Peaceful Now, the Police Are Taking Every Precautlon to Prevent Further TroubIe---Nearo
 Preacher Makes Statement.

Wilmington, Del. June 27.-A week stained with the record of a iynching and mob violating laws. closed calmy and quietly tonight, but it cannot be safe ly predicted that the present tranquil condition of affairs will continue. The entire police force on duty and 100 nat ional guardsmen are stationed in the armory for duty. Captain Kane who Is in command of the police tonight said that he did not look for further trouble The bitter feeling exhibited by the whites and blacks against each other appears to be rapidly disappearing. There has been no clash of the races since Thursday night.
 While this is the condition of affairs to- night. the police propose to keep in force for few days longer all the precaution- ary measures they adopt this week What is undoubtely the greatest factor in keep ing down disorder is the closing of the sa- looms. An order similar to the one sent out last night was again issued this af- ternoon and every one of Wilmingtons 8 1S0 saloons closed at o'clock, to remain closed until midnight Sunday or Monday morning
 Mayor Fisher today sent out a sugges- ton to the storekeepers to close their places of business early tonight but the streets were crowded tonight with the usual Saturday night shoppers The crowd was orderly
 There were no developments today di- rectly connected with the burning at the stake of George White. It is generally believed that the state and city authori- ties will let the matter drop, as has been suggested by some of the leading citizens.
 A Wilmington evening newspaper today quotes the Rev. M. B. Salter of Charles ton, g. C., a bishop of the A. M. E. church, who Is visiting In Wilmington. as follows, with regard to the lynching of White:
 We are willing to take off our coats, mount our horses and ride into hell if necessary to see that the law is carried out if one of our race outrages a white woman. We expect the white men to do the same in case a similar crime is com mitted on our race by white men"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
GOT DISEASE ON
 ARGENTINA SHIP
BULLS WERE SHIPPED FROM lN- DIANA FOR BREEDING PURPOSES
 AND ON ARRIVAL IN ARGENTINA HAD FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE.

Washington. June 27.--A matter of a good deal of importance has come to the attention of the department of agriculture. A shipment of bulls for breeding pur- poses has recently gone from Indiana to Argentina, in South America. They de- yeloped foot and mouth disease wten the got there Nothing of the kind lists in
 tldiana nor anywhere along the line of tr4veI to New York, from which port the animals were shipped. They unduestion- ably contracted the disease on board the vessel that has been bringing wool from Argentina to the United States. The de- partment has reliable information that the foot and mouth disease not only exists now in Argentina, but has existed there for considerable time. Sheep are just as liable to this disease as cattle. The question presented to the department is whether it will stop the importation of wool from Argentine and such other coun- tries as have foot and mouth disease. The department will make careful inquiry into this subject Two propositions are pre- sented. One is the shutting out of wool from these countries altogether the other is the possibility of disinfecting at our own ports.
 If exhaustive inquiry into the countries from which hides come shows that we are In grave danger of getting foot and mouth disease from these countries, one or two things will be imperative, viz: That the importation be stopped or that such dis infection be had as will prevent the pos- sibility of our getting the disease.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
Kills Fellow Jail Bird With Ra- LOT and Ends Own Life
 in Unique Manner
CUTS HIS THROAT WITH
 STEEL FROM SHOESTRING
Mob Had Gathered to Lynch Him and
 While Sheriff Was Pleading With the Leaders tho Murderer Commits Suicide.

Hot Springs, Ark, June N.-Jim Dough- erty. condemned to die August IA for the murder of Chief of Detectives Jack Dono- hue, here on Christmas day last. today deliberately assaulted and killed with a razor, Roger Williams. fellow prisoner In the county jail, and the leader of the men arrested on the charge of perpetrat- ing foot race swindes.
 Dougherty was searched and relieved of a razor three weeks ago during his trial and he held Williams responsible for turn ing him up. Williams at the time of his murder was stopping over wash basin washing his face. Dougherty approached from behind and reaching close under and across his victims abdomen, brought the razor across making a gash twenty inches long. Williams was removed to a sanitarium where he died.
 Dougherty was peering into the cells and calling for other prisoners to come out into the corridor that he might slaughter them, when the jailor appeared, and at the point of revolver drove the infuriated man into his cell and locked him in.
 A mob of 800 people gathered at the jail tonight, and while the sheriff was plead- ing with the people to let the law take It's course a female prisoner in the corri- dor called out through the window that Dougherty had cut his throat, The sheriff quickly investigated and found that the murderer had taken the steel ends of his shoe strings. 1attened them out and made a two-tnch ineision on each side of the throat, causing death The mob was al- lowed to view tho remains and quietly and quickly dispersed. Williams remains will be shipped to Louisville tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
SUMMARY OF THE NEWS
Local.

 Argument in Havis murder trial almost concluded, and case will probably go to jury tomorrow afternoon. Miners and operators have not yet agreed on scale, but the outlook for early agreement Is very bright. Miners refer the operators proposition to the locals for action tomorrow. Test suit to lay damages of fifteen thousand dollars has been brought against the National Association of Master Plumbers Hnder. the sherman antitrust law.
 City authorities are having alleys in business section cleaned up. Funeral of the late Judge w. w. Will kerson was largely attended yesterday. All of judges of the city and two hundred lawyers were among those who paid last tribute of respect. E. Lesser gives a glowing account of the St. Louis Saengerfest which he and other members of the Turn verein at tended.
 Foreign. Precedent has been found by diplomats which will preclude any grounds for a breach with Russia on account of Kishi- nen petition.
 Waldeck-Rousseau's presence in French senate causes intense interest. He makes a vehement speech. German papers discuss United States sailors at Kiel.
 Chamberlain's tariff policy believed to be vindictiye.
 Domestic. Murder suicide and attempt at lynch ing in Hot Springs. President Roosevelt arrives at Oyster Bay.
 Troops are supreme in Breathitt county. Kentucky.
 Wilmington, Del. is quiet after a week of disorder.
 River steamer is wrecked at sea and her captain killed. Body of McCann, the missing hotel keeper, Is found in quarry. Street cars are again running peacefully in Richmond.
 State. Man who kidnapped girl is shot dead in Gadsden.
 Gold is found in lime rock in Calhoun county.
 Recess committee of the legislature ad- journs.
 Many names suggested as probable suc- cessors to Judge Wilkerson. Two more men carried to Montgomery in connection with the peonage cases. One is held for alleged conspiracy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
EPwoRTH LEAGUE ADJouRNs.
Montgomery Chosen as the Next Place
 of Meeting.

Opelka, June 27. - Especially - The twelfth annual convention of the State Epworth league adjourned here last night at 11:30, after one of the most interesting sessions in it's history. Montgomery was unanimously selected as the next place of meeting, and the following officers for the ensuing year were elected: President, M H. Andrews of Prattville; first vice president, c. A. Grant of Montgomery; second vice president. Miss Mabel Wheel CT of Birmingham; third vice president. Miss Helen Gill of Huntsville; secretary, Miss Ethel Hays treasurer, John K. Watkin of Opelika; Leon M. Stevenson of Roanoke league editor. The addresses of the Rev. H. M. DuBose and Bishop Candler were the features of the conven- tion, and were fine efforts. Most of the delegates left this morning for their homes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
Military Instructed to Take More
 Absolute Control
CITIZENS ID BE PROTECTED
It Is Believed General Murray Haa Heard Reports Which Have Caused Apprehension-A Fund Has
 Been Raised for Ewen.

Jackson, Ky, June 27.-Adjt. Gen. Mur- ray this afternoon issued orders intended to make more absolute the powers of the military in Jackson. The first instruc- tions are to the provost marshal to report to City Judge Cardwefl and serve pro cesses issued. This more completely inc vests Capt. Longmire with the authority of a town marshal.
 The second order recites that the abso- iute safety of life and property must be maintained in Jackson, and if any vio- lations of rights. personal or property shall occur in the towns or Breathitt county, the commanding officer will use the troops in active service to the extreme limit of his authority. The latter order was posted at the courthouse. postoffice and in conspicuous places over the town. It is expected to have the purpose of a warning
 Both Feel Safe.
 Judge Cardwel and John S. Clark were called to camp this afternoon and inter- viewed by Gen. Murray concerning re- ports that their lives were in danger and that they feared to walk the streets. Both assured him they felt secure both as to life and property. Gen. Murray told them that if they desired 1t. he would use the military in any manner which they might suggest to afford them the fullest protection. but they declined the tender.
 He said that if necessary he would pitch tents on Main street and arrest any per-t sons. regardless of prominence. whom they had at any tllna believed had inten- tons on thetr lves or property He or sered A Hotehlxiss gun placed on the courthouse square and gave instructions that if necessary any house from which a shot should be fired at any one should be fired into. What inspired the orders today IS not given out, but it Is believed that General Murray has heard reports which have caused some apprehension. and lie Is determined that desperadoes shall know that drastic measures will be resorted to when expedient.
 Fired Pistol In the Streets.
 Tom Bush was arrested this afternoon for firing pistol on the street and fined $2O and costs. The arrest was male by the soldiers. It is understood that c. w. Longmire, provost marshal, was offered the town marshalship by citizens but de- clined. 1t Is now said to be the intention of the citizens to make him back tax col lector. so that he may act as marshal. The citizens are on the eve of taking things into their own hands. As an evil dence of this $350 was raised by leading citizens for Ewen, and the names were given for publication. This 1t Is predicted. will make trouble
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
Excitement at Sour Lake.

Sour Lake, Tex, June 2z-Considerable excitement prevailed in the oil field for a time just after the noon hour today, caus- ed by flames springing up on the five acres of oil waste, belonging to the Guffeys and Texas Addition company The fire was caused by some one throwing a lighted match into the oil. For a time the flames were fierce and led to the belief that the big Guffey tanks were on fire. Surface accumulation soon burned over, however, and by o'clock the flames were com pletely under control and the loss is com paratively Insignificant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
FIRE DEPARTMENT IMPROVED.
EnsIey Will Soon Be Able to Protect
 Its Buildings.

Ensley, June 27.-(Speciai.) .)-Ensley will in few days have her fire department, of which she is very proud, in shipshape The wires are all in place. and everything Is now awaiting the construction of the tower, when the electric current will be turned on, completing the signal system throughout the city.
 The Ensley fire department Is made up of two fire wagons which, under com mand of Capt. Jordan and J. H. Wager, cooperate with the volunteer company. which has been in existence here for some months.
 The department has at length succeeded in training its horses to move off right, Gradually as the demand increases the force will be increased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
Chamber of Deputies.

Paris, June 27.-In the senate today the debate on the government project requir- ing communes to build schools to replace those of the religious congregations brought out divergency of views from Premier Combes and former Premier waldeck- Rousseau, the latter re-entering the debates for the first time in months. M. Combes supported the law and M. Waldeck- Rousseau, who followed, pointed out the enormous cost involved In the project nearly $25,0O00O0 and urged eau tion, lest the benefits of the law of 1901 be checked.
 Following M. Waldeck-Rousseau the senate by 1S3 to 95 votes decided to discuss the law In detail. This constitutes par tial check to the government plan to limit the discussion of the measure as a whole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
THE AFFIDAVIT MAN.
J. Wllburn Harrison Charged With
 Conspiracy to Hold in Peonaee.

Montgomery. June N.-(Specia1. .)--J. Wilburn Haralson. against whom there are five indictments charging conspiracy to hold in peonage. was brought to Mont gomery tonight and lodged in jail. hav- Ing been arrested at Columbus. Ga.
 The indictments allege that Haralson while in the employ of Geo. D. Cosby, in Tallapoosa county, entered into con spiracy with other persons to hold negroes in peonage. Haralson was known as the affidavit man." He Is said to have made the affidavits against the negroes so held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
Curious Accident Happens.

Atalla. June Special )--While Jesse Edwards and his father-in-law, MT. Will Hanson, were arranging their hooks on the banks of Mills creek Tuesday morn ing a double barreled hammerless shot gun lying on the ground near by was discharged part of the load taking effect in MT Williamson's leg and causing d painful flesh wound. No one was near the gun and 1t is a mystery what dis charged it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
LOGAN THE TRAIN ROBBER
 MAKES A DARING ESCAPE

Knoxville, Tenn, June 27-Harvey Lo- gan. the Montana train robber, under sem tence of twenty years, escaped from the Knoxville county jail this afternoon at 5 o'clock While hls guards back was turn ed Logan threw wire over his head and lassoed him. tying him tight to the bars of his cage. Having the entire floor of the jail to himself, Logan next secured two pistols placed In the corridor of the jail for use by officers if needed. When Jailer Bell appeared in answer to a knock from Logan. the prisoner passed out a bottle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28

saying he wanted some medicine. As the jailer put out his hand Logan cov- cred him with a pistol forced him to un- lock the door and take him to the base ment of the jail. Then he forced Bell to take him to the sheriffs stable and saddle the sheriff's horse. This done Logan mounted and rode away in the di- rection of the mountains. A posse started in pursuit of the desperado within one hour.
 Sheriff J. ". Fox tonight offered re- ward of $500 for the capture of Logan, dead or alive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
 POPE RECEIVES eELMoNTE.
Makes Inquiries Regarding Brussels
 and Asked About the King.

Rome. June 27.-The pope received in private audience Monsignor Belmonte, the papal nuncio at Brussels. In the course of the audience his holiness recalled the fact that half century ago he filled the post now occupied by Monsignor Bel monte. He made inquiries regarding the city. and commenting on changes which had occurred. at a certain point ex- claimed:
 How wish I could return
 The pontiff inquired regarding the royal family and recalled acts of kindness shown him by King Leopold I.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
splrlt of Retallation.

London, June 27-sir William Vernon Harcourt, addressing liberal demonstra- ton at Hamshore this evening. said the spirit of retaliation was the secret of Co., 1onial Secretary Chamberlains political temperament. retaliation not against Ger many alone. There Is game" the speak CT continued. which is too risky, name ly, retaliation upon America, our great est friend and most valuable customer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
Another Trust.

Savannah. Ga, June 27.-The Independ- ent Cigar factories have now entered into an agreement not to sell or lease their factories or brands. The Havana branch of the tobacco combine has sent circulars to the trade re-announcing the decision formerly taken and subsequently, rescind- ed to the effect that 1t will not accept orders through Havana commission men. The latter do considerable business, especially with Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
Many Business Chances.

opelika, June 27. - tspecial)-Many changes in locations of business firms will be made here this year. and many impor- tant additions to Opelikas material in- terests will be made. Messrs. Dean and Jones have purchased the Hotel Opelika and will remodel 1t and make of it magnificent city block. The cotton mill has let the contract for the erection of fifteen dwellings for its operatives, as the new additions to the mills, greatly increasing their capacity. will soon be completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
Killed in Tug of War.

Gadsden. June n.-tspecial.) )-James Roberts, son of J. Roberts of Chavies in DeKalb county. while playing game for children known as tug of war was fatal ly injured and died as the result of the accident. They had made line on the ground and each told hold of the end of stick and tried to drag the other across the line. In the struggle young Roberts was injured and died from the effects. He was 19 years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
Falls From a Window.

opeuka, June 2.-(speciaL)-Henry Pope. an aged shoemaker of this city. fell out of window in his room over B. Rogers store a few nights ago and sus- tained injuries from which he dted. He was a Confederate soldier and served the entire time on the field. His remains were inferred here, the Rev. H w. Williams officiating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
Masons Elect Officers.

Opelika, June 2z--tspecial)-Th follow ing officers of the Masonic order at this place were elected at the last meeting to serve the ensuing year: W. M. Bass. w. NJ; T. D. Power. s. w.; B. E. Brown field, J. w.; w. E. Hudmon. T. w; Earle Hudmon secretary; c. M. Warner, s. D.; o. P. Siler. J. D.; c. W. Shearer. tiler. The lodge here. Lee Lodge. 454. is in fiourishing condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-28
DRUoeED AND ROBBED.
Surgeon Lumsden and Ills Wife Given
 Chloral In Lemonade.

San Juan, P. R.. June H.-Leslie Lums- den, an assistant surgeon in the marine hospital service who is temporarily acting as quarantine officer here and Mrs Lumsdem, were drugged and robbed at the hotel Inglaterra last night with chloral which had been placed in lemon- ade.
 While they were under the influence of the drug. all their money and jewelry was taken from a bureau in the room. A porter who took the lemonade to the Lumdens has been arrested on suspicion The Lumsdens today have have recover ed from the effects from the chleral. Lumsden came here recently from New Orleans.