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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-25
Opinions Rendered
 By Supreme Court

Mathews vs. The State. Indictment for
 Murder Appeal from the Circuit Court
 of Lee
 l. Homicide; Admissbillty of State ments of Defendant Made Shortly After the Killing.-On a trial under an indiet- ment for murder, where the witness testi- fes that no threats were made against the defendant or any inducements offered or any hope held out to him to get him to make any statements about the dif- hculty shortly after the homicide occur red, the statements so made by the de- fendant are admissible in evidence against the objection of the defendant that 1t was not voluntary.
 2 Homicide; Charge of Court to Jury as to Self-defense.-On a trial under an indictment for murder, where the defend- ant introduces evidence tending to show that he acted in self-defense, a charge is erroneous and properly refused which instructs the jury that If the jury be- lieVe from the evidence that the defend- ant was free from fault In bringing on the difficulty and that the circumstances were such as to impress on the mind of
  nent danger of suffering great bodily harm, and he could not retreat without increasing his peril. then he had a right to strike in self-defense, even to the extent of killing his adversary;" such charge pretermitting the element of the honest belief of the defendant in the im- miaence of the peril
 g. Same; Same-On trial under an in- dictment for murder, where the defend- ant introduced evidence tending to show that he acted in self-defense, charge i is erroneous and properly refused which instructs the Jury "that to justify the defendant In taking the life of Link Dallas, the danger need not have been a real danger, but it is sufficient if the danger were to a reasonable mind. an apparent danger to life or limb, and there wsl no way open for him to retreat with out increasing his peril such charge pre- termitting one or more of the constituent elements of seli-defense.
 Affirmed. Opinion by Dowdell, J.
 Noble ct al vs. Gilliam.-Bill in Equity
 by Creditor to Set Aside a Convey
 ance as Fraudulent.-Appeal from the
 Chancery Court of Lamar.
 1. Bill to Set Aside Fraudulent Convey ance; Burden of Proof as to Considera- tion.-Where a bill Is filed by an existing creditor to set aside a conveyance exc cuted by his debtor as having been made to hinder, delay and defraud his creditors. and upon the ground that the considera- tion was simulated and fictitious, the burden is upon the grantee in such con- veyance to prove that the conveyance was made in good faith was founded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-25
Practice at West End Today.

Instead of playing two games in Selma, as was scheduled Manager O'Brien changed his plans and returned to Bir- mingham last night. He Is anxious to get fin some hard practice. and the men will be put to work at West End this after noon. MT. O'Brien believes the men can get in condition quicker at home than abroad, and he will probably keep the team here until the season begins, April 27.
 Yesterdays game shows that team work is already in the club, and if MT. O'Brien can keep up his training for the rext two days the New York National league team will not have a walkover Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-25
Agree to Modification.

Washington. March 24.-rhe state de- partment today received cablegram from Minister Bridgeman from La Page announcing that Bolivar has agreed to the Venezuelan modification of the modus vivendi under which Brazil is to occupy the Acre territory south of parallel 102 and in the event of a failure to settle the controversy within four months, Boil var will agree to the arbitration of the question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-25
At the BlIo,,.

Among the clever women with "The Show Girf' at the Bijou this week Is Miss Kate Walters. Besides being very good actress she makes very stunning stage appearance Her costumes are neat and she has good voice.
 The play went better yesterday after noon and last night than on the opening night and the work of the company seems to have pleased the people better. There will be a matinee tomorrow after noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-25
English Races.

London, March 24.vzAt the Lincoln spring meeting today Over Norton won the Lincolnshire handicap of s5000 for g. year-olds and upwards, one mile. Port cullis was second and Gypsilantic third. Twenty horses ran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-25
ADJUSTMENTS.
AT THE JEFFERSON.

 Dolly Varden"-Tonght and tomor- row night. "Peck's Bad Boy"-Friday mati- nee and night. "The Prisoner of Zenda"-Saturday matinee and night.
 AT THE BlJoU. "The Show Girl."-AlI week, with matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Sat urday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-25

Sorghum, millet seed, corn, onion sets, seed potatoes
 J. H. McCary Go.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-22

ton 10 his soul that, IN 40 short SINCE
OF time his comfortable ministratious had
prodqced So seeming abundant godly ~.
When he had finished her laGvship said
Amen. and thereafter held no her head
with That courage which Is born az one 81
TWO things conscious innocence or pro-
others they may appear puerile. 10 fhe of.
fender are worthy OF the wrath of the
Creator and the condemnation OF man.
She noted the hawthorn In the hedRes
The dew upon the turf; the tall mswkin
swaying In the wind Ia tbs middle OF a
newly soWn Geld; and, as her lids raised
the mastering crowds, all with steps bent.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-22

| suppose7' snys Mr.. Chalmers mischer.
ously, ae he adjusts his recovered fob. 81
could embrace Inn for the rendering Of me
back my witch, but ! think him fool &c
to town"
Jack, snys Percy. low. II Ike not lis
quitting OF rs. Twas too sudden. I believe
III SO n-huuting him. pulling his rcin as
the cavacndc once more prepared to start
"Mherel asks Jack. bah, be not such
ninny: bcike he's or 10 his lady To win
kisses on her lips 10y the rehearsal Of his
proWcss. An q man chooses TO ilcc me. Yet
MIN: do you The same, Percy; It's good adj
Vice, ! promise you.'
hut suppose those devils attack him
gain when nlonef' says this uitr, not AZ ni
renssured, as he aud Jack linger bit Ia the
rear Of their companions.
Go to tho dcvill' rcmurks Mr. Chalmers
hlitbely. "Tm Tor brrnEtasi AT the White
llorso, and for lcavin tho hero of The houI
Go cat bis whore be sccs nc. Hes &fe
enough. 80
"i,'r naei,iuu answers do liobnu,
mud he tlskcd his ne for mine tonight
ltl strike on ivrc to thc-Wcsi aud JOIN YOU
wh"u / hud hu
GOOD luck 10 you for fool." laughs
Jack putting spurs uud going ON 20 tell This
news 10 The others.
.tItr Instant tnu Lady Peggy felt herself
In tho hIghwayman's snddc, SHE tucw from
long acquaintance with every colt BicGrf'
Lad bred. raised or hrobo since she wra six
that her wrists had met thcir match. BclW'
+bc had time 10 utter word turn her head
Ur hiuk, she felt tho warm flesh under hrl
culver with that recovering impulse vhicl
uurscmen know 80 we'll. that streak Of uu
tanned aud untamnblc nature which Hes
however docp hidden, iu every four-fuot thti
hreathes, aud which never fails Ga squirt
10 the front when il gets exactly tho r'lht
chnnCe.
recgy's light, nay. by this weak hand,
now ga,c the big bllcb It's chuucc. and ith
% snort tOss OF its head, aud 'i'tuua
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-22

and rrcedv eyes Fixed wonder, y where ne
~" 49, az ribbet stood ana
~, T rane dongled for her neck
Yet she made no sign a the rabbi, M,
Not even when she heard Wy that K'a1'
Ing their greats aud sixps ame.r
would. or wouldn't, "ole EHu
no be coptInuedl
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-22

StArrHEws.-wei mar leAn, cItisss
1o.-Mr. David Matthews lons .ot 10 y,
tbI. locality. was YESTERDAY sss- and si''
pitsi At San Antonio for trest in. III rriTl
there last night, His
here todaJ,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-22

ACROSS the DaQQOck Win ncF pals,
And ms tie lark doth rise
,IaGy Betty takes the air. etc.
Cries Betty. Haunting mast. ooh ne.
A gallant ali unkenpt
! Sicb ungenteoi and w6cful ,tcht
ISind Tortunn nc ~,er,nt
la pettv tEi,cs tho ,Ir etc
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a.,
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w heue er yr walk absoap.
| ms or the Ilil' nrcc2c that blows
tgch lazy 10 her inrd-
Lady HeGY takes the alr otc
every ono IONS IN inc chorus WIN
| l"0rF good VIII; all save Ter LadyShip.
/ l'oecT dares not lift her won'1us voice, lest
! l.scomto az right or Nopltop on her
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llstont as she has many time hefor"
10 SIR Tcrcy tones. nud w0ndcrs II The
sentiment rs making lin tniuk Of thr
Lady biaua
lhc l1d! liuua however is NcrN Oar
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-22
g Bohun, Charlotte street

anu OF inc thonE, ana gives her n lon
% Tor pencil pencil, with the top OF tho post
TO Sir Percy &c Bohun, Charlotte street
london, writes She. ''plese An vo,, a.
t G"u Ana Inc kinGe zoe not evar Again
bottomo Of llttel Boyc yarde rhsir ~
99nl44e swares Toe Kille you & vnt 49,
Ms isse writ bye onnc now noe more ;,
,n aer ndshlp rods the scrap Of paper over
T Tlro,, over, 1ands hack the pencil 10 Mr.
resweh, ana then she says:
ro,,,ro' MI, You promise me on that Book
foT re holding In your hand. you'll NOT
"f w will, I3!s s on send i until I'm deadT
himself "u'ii'' even 10
me- And TsDf fu Etos says she will you pledge
tended for before this time sundayiS' ;, IN
Il VIII Is the reply, unless n be IN ~.
S SoPtns OF EpstoWe and inaccessible to INV
So, Tx In London, SIR, and quite sccsss,.
DIG It's warning for life and seatb ord
w count you fail me not, nor him wbose
Ait &c, you De the means Of saving. ="
pledge my word, MIR. Kidsc'H ranl,os
the curate backing away TO make room +oS
Justice Biggs and with the very Isn5,b NJ
sensation m his mind that he is to be the
instrument OF preserving some unknogn
from the clutches of the douhtiess -,,ov.
ant outlaws own men AePenE
IN less than FIVE minutes after BIrgs boa
t tpSarsnalca ms cavaleade and rode forth OF
Z
white cob ut the head. a-holding IN bbs
| LETT 1and the Culy signed warrant fnr t I'S
I execution OF one Thomas Kldde Foiin,-1n.
himf sirodc the hastily summoned Mas.ass
, Wl'lam lamhe' tho butcher who was ~ a
( duty as hangman lsooth to saw bsnrlas
We're rare in this county. ana t6ere Me-
no one appointed by law 10 Tho ma o. q,
being THUS 'cft 20 the discretion OF he
The earl. mounted rode NEXT witch
doz"n or MS servants, aud I'm tbo
midst OF these Ny Lady Peggy. asirlde nc
the black once more hut with face an
J hanss tl"d together, and no hat ~ IN.
mead, MT Frewcn M her side veit,,i,
q motley crowd growing and cRtherine
/ every step about her, Of gaping. woBdnEi,".'
Jubisnt and curious persons of sI 49,
sexes aud conditions ''i as'N'
Never whimper out II NV lo-b a.
earl or EKhsm's only daughter A spt rt.Ir
look ahout the drawn iips and an ''s ~,
earthly pallo9r shinlnv througb All the dsrL
stslns her 'adyshlp had been a.n lry p'r ~
Not vord did she say, save - a., a.
Frewen % read the Deciaratlon ~ - ~
ton or Remission Of Sins ONT A -
prayer book as they went, which ms
under ME breath, ana much ioitsS ao
I rough highway, which nov ~. ~. ~ ms
had gsinea' snd likewise laying nu pJSs's nc.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23
A RESIDENCE BURNED HOUSE OF A. E. FRAZER DE
 STRoYED BY FIRE. It Was Located on Cramer Avenue in Cloverdale and Was Discover
 ed Afire This Morning.
 Origin Unknown.

The six-room one-story frame residence q, A. F. Frazer at Cramer Avenue. CloverdaIe was destroyed by fire this morning at about l o'clock.
 Few of the personal effects of Mir. Fraze, ana ms family were saved from tho flames.
 The origin of the fire is unknown. MT Frazer was awakened by his little child. who complained of having bad dream. He heard the roaring of the flames and discovered that the rear Of the house was ablaze. The family ana the neilghbOrs were quickly aroused and an alarm was sent in.
 The Montgomery Fire Department answered quickly, but the flames had gained great head. way when the fremen reached the scene.
 one line of hose was laid and a stream O, water was played on the fire, but with no ap. preciable results
 The house was located several hundred feet from the city limits and on this account but one line of hose could be stretched to the house.
 The property was owned by the Montgomery Loan Company.
 Mir Frazer carried insurance on his furni- ture.
 Neither Fire Chief Browder nor Mir. Frazer offered an estimate of the loss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23
MEETING OF THE C., E. & G.
Important Developments Expected saturday-old Company May
 Sell It's IntArests

Columbus, Ga,, Jan. 22.-(Special )-A meeting of the men interested in the Co., lumbus, Eafaula and Gulf Railroad Com pany is scheduled to take place in this city Saturday.
 There have recently been some interest ing developments in connection with the company, which have not found their way into print, but which will doubtless come to light after the meeting Saturday.
 As is well known, propositions have been pending for sometime looking to the sale or transfer of the interests of the old company to a new company. There has really been a more or less active fight for the control of the charter and fran chtses of the company, which are con- sidered very valuable. Men here inter ested in the road are preserving a uni- form silence in regard to the matter and the indications are that they are await ing the result of the meeting Saturday. c. F. Spencer of Florida, one of the men most interested in the old company, while in the city recently, announced his intention to give out public statement concerning expected developments and also history of recent events connected with the company, which have never been published, but he changed his mind and returned to Florida without having made the promised statement. He is expected to attend the meeting to be held here Saturday.
 A man not connected with the company but In position to know something about it's affairs. said today:
 ''It is unfortunate that there has been trouble and delay in connection with this projected enterprise. The road is need ed and 1t would be a paying enterprise. l believe that it can be clearly shown to any syndicate interested insrailroad build- ing that the investment would be a good and safe one, and I see no reason why the road should not be successfully financed. The line would certainly prove great thing for Columbus. Of course there has been a good deal of delay, but there need be no Encouragement. am 1satistied that things will be strengthened d out pretty soon. and after the meeting Saturday, something may be announced that will put the entire matter in a more favorable light.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23
 As Steady as Clock
 Work. Dr.. Mile g. Nervine Made Them So
After Years of Heart
 and Nerve Trouble.

Weak and hungry spels indicate nervous affection of the heart. The nerves are not getting the nourishment they need, and unless treatments speedily begun, disastrous results are sure to follow. When strengthened, in- vgorated and restored to their normal state the nervous system abounds in energy, vitality and nerve-force, and successfully Tesists the attack of disease and decay. Dr. Miles NeTvine is the true nerve tonic, furnishing, as 1t does, the exact element of nouriShment and strength which the shattered nervous system requires. So that good results, noticeably pro- nounced, follow the giving of the first few doses. It is wonderful nerve specific.
 "For many years I was a sufferer from heart and nervous troubles. 1 would have spells when l would be uncommonlY hungry even after eating; headache, sour stomach, gripping pains, weak, trembling spells, me sometimes quite severe. The doctor gave only temporary relief from pain and de- cided to try Dr. Miles Remedies. 1 began with one bottle of the Heart Cure and one of the Restorative Nervine, and they helped me so much that got some more. When l had taken six bottles my nerves were as steady as clock-work. could eat anything l wanted and as much as wanted without 1t hurting me. 1 thank Dr. Miles for the good it has done me."-JoHN B. ADAMS Glenn, Ga.
 All druggists sell and guarantee first bottle Dr. Miles Remedies. Send for free book on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address Dr. Miles Medical Co.,, Elkhart, Ind.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23
VIRTUES OF THE ESKIMO DOG.
One Domestic Animal of These Peo-
 pie of the Frozen North.
Commander Robert E, Peary in Leslie's

Commander Robert K. Peary in Leslie's
 Monthly.
 Of the Eskimo dog could write book In all probability descended from the wolf, 1t is the Esklmo's one domestic animal, but is of as much value to him as all the domesticated animals of more favored races put together. It drags him and his family and their chattels from place to place; hauls to his door the meat of seal or walrus; leads him with unerring scent to the tiny orifice in the snow, which indicates the breathing hole of a seal; drags him for miles in pursuit of the bear. and finally brings the huge brute to bay; round up the musk-oxen till his master can come up for the kin, and then, perchance. in the darkness of some long winter night when the hand of hunger grips the settlement relentless ly, he yields up his life to feed his m ks- ter and His family. and his coat to Sep them warm.
 Though now mixed with other ntfains, 90 that black and reddish and kpotted dogs are to be seen as well as u ' pure blooded grays and whites, this animal still retains to large de, Nee the strength, endurance and flerct. Alust for blood when in pursuit of game hat char acteri4sd its wild ancestors. Combined with these traits are an int 4iigence and faithfulness that make m @hy of these animals the peer of any ISf their more favored brothers in mo@ congenial cli- mates.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23
L. 6 N. Engineers Talk.

T. J. Bissett and J. w. Pruitt. engi- neers who attended the conference of Louisville and Nashville Railroad engi- neers with General Manager Evans in Louisville recently. and made a satisfac- tory agreemen tlooking to an advance in salaries have returned to this city and will report to the engineers of the South and North division and the Birmingham Mineral divisions of the system, which they represented. that between S1,5oO and $2,0o0 more monthly will be distributed among the throttle pullers in this section after February than now. The gentle men say that the basis of settlement is better than a per centage increase as such an advance in salaries would make an unfavorable condition of affairs as is now complained of.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23
THOS. H. CARR MAY RUN
CITIZENS ASK HIM TO STAND
 FOR MAYOR.
Call Upon Well Known Manufacturer to Offer for Executive Officer of Montgomery Signed by
 Business Men,

Thomas H. Carr may become candidate for Mayor of Montgomery. The Advertiser this morning publishes a call on MT Carr to allow the use of his nane. The call is signed by number of we'll known citizens.
 It Is said that Mir. Carr has the matter under consideration and will announce his intention within few days.
 Mir. Carr is a well known and successful business man and manufacturer of Montgom- cry. He served several terms as an Alderman in the City Council and is we'll informed on city affairs.
 It is said that some of the signers of the call upon MT. Carr are in sympathy with the Municipal Union organized coma time ago in Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23
DEATH SENTENCE FOR } NEGROES CONVICTED ON CHARGE OF ROBBERY. Held Up an Avondale Merchant in His store-Meeting of Bessemer
 Land and Improvement
 Company.

Birmingham, Jan. 22.-(special.) )--Abt Williams, Will Hudson and Will Jones. the three negroes charged with highway robbery and who held up and robbed J. B. Messer. merchant at Avondale. in his store. were convicted this after noon in the criminal court, and all three sentenced to death. Williams turned States evidence yesterday. but this did not save him.
 The negroes are accused of being im- piicAted in the large number of hold-ups and robberies which took place in this city last month
 The jury was out thirty minutes.
 Charles Vest, a negro, charged witt murder, was acquitted this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23
Land Company Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Bessemer Land and Improvement Company was held this morning in Besgemer. Presi- dent H. l.. Badham made an excellent report as to the operators of the com pany during the past year. The profits on coal mining the last eight months of the year were S12S.0o8 as against a like period in lsOI of S74.6S5. The earnings on the capital stock were 10 per cent while g1o6, ,50s yere passed to the surplus &C., count after paying dividends. The profits on real estate sales were in 1902. $21, T3t for eight months as against $10,000 for a like period in 1901.
 The old Board of Directors was re- elected as follows: Henry L. Badham Walker Percy David Roberts, James Bowron, A. L. Dexter and Erskine Ram say. The output of coal at the mines ot this company for the year 1902 amounted to B77, FPS tons an increase over the year before of 60.7e0. A new mine is being opened up in Bibb County by the com pany and coal is being shipped from their
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23
OPIUM AND WHISKEY.
pr, WOOIIey's Opinion as to the
 Cure of These Habits.

'"rhs opium and whiskey habits can be permanently and efsectuAlly cured" SO says Dr. B. M. WOolley, of Atlanta, Ga. ana he ought to know. for he has had more than a quarter of a century of ex- psr4snce in the treatment of these dis eases. and his success has been simply wonderful. If you are affected write him and he win advise you without cost
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23
Reward for Negro "Iack.n

The citizens of Ensley are making up a purse to offer as a reward for the ar rest of the negro Jack who a few nights ago shot to death Policeman F. l.. Bonnet in one of the negro saloons of the steel suburb. A reward of SOO has already been offered and the popular subscription will increase this amount to several hundred dollars. Chief of Police Camp has been chasing several clues af- ter the negro but so far has heard noth- ing tangible
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23
A Young Couple.

John Morrow and Willie Mobiles, the former an ls-year old boy. and the latter lb-year-old girl. were detained today by the police on their arrival in the city on Louisville and Nashville Railroad train From Shelby County. The couple were coming here to get married and the po- nce were advised by the father of the girl by wire to intercept them. The fath- CT came after his daughter. Morrow told the police he would go to jail for his sweetheart. It was case of love laugh ing. etc.. but locksmiths won out this time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23
Remains of MT. Arringon.

The remains of George c. Arlington, the Confederate veteran who died yester- day after a lengthy illness. were shipped this morning to Forkland. Greene Coun- ty, where the interment will take place tomorrow. MT. Arlington was well known not only in this section of the State but throughout the Southern DOT ton of Alabama
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23
Future DeaIers Tndicted

Meridian, Miss, Jan. 22-The grand jury today returned thirty-odd indictments. Among the true bills brought today are some against Murphy < Co. and Baxter & Co. for alleged dealings in futures It is also said on good authority that the Elks Club has been indicted as a corporation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23

GROVES CHRONIC CHILL CURE cures the chills that other chill tonics don't cure. Made of the following fluid extracts; Peruvian Bark, Black Root, Poplar Bark, Prickly Ash Dog Wood Bark and Sarsaparilla No Cure, No Pay. 50 cents. su-wed-fri-eo wkly.