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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
STRUCK WITH A BOTTLE.
Old Confederate Colonel Will Die of
 Injuries in New York.

New York, April 2.-Coroner Cranz took the antemortem statement of Colonel Lennard, aged 70. said to have been a colonel in the confederate army who s expected to die from blow upon the head with d bottle.
 In his antemortem statement Colonel Lennard said his name was Louman Lewis Lennard. He declared that he became involved in a quarrel with Gil- bert Moore, proprietor of the American carriage exchange, and that Moore knock ed him down, fracturing his jaw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
Mormon Beaten By Mob.

Salt Lake. Utah, April 2.-Word was re- eeived at the general offices of the Nor mon church today that Elder A. Olphn. Mormon missionary. was terribly beaten by mob in Williamsburg county South Carolina. few days ago and as a result Of the punishment he received is now A maniac in an asylum at Columbia, s. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
Lowest Coffee Price on Record.

New York. April 2-Safes Of the April and May deliveries of coffee were made today at 4.05. This is the lowest price at which coffee for future delivery was ever sold. The last previous low record price was made in 1899. when October sold during September of that year at A-ln-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03

There were a great many members of the hotel at the time, and they interfcred before any serious injury was done to either of the combatants.
 MT. Brundige went to his room where his bloody clothing was exchanged. When seen he said that MT. Clarke had insulted him and that he CMr. Brundlge) had been struck with a hard object In the alterca- tlon which ensued
 No further trouble Is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
Atlanta Bicycle Race.

Atlanta, Ga. April 2.-No laps were gained or lost by any of the contestants in tonight's racing for the twelve hour American championship. With six hours still to be raced, the store stands as fol- lows: Walthour-L Lawson, 149 miles. one lap; Leander-Newkirk, 149-1 Moran Butler, 149-1; Fenn-Root, 149-1. Bedell- Bedell, 149-1; McFarlandLawson, 149-1; 149; Calvin Krebs, 149.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
Bound Over for Murder

Eatonton, Ga, April z-Mrs. John T. Griffin and her brother, Samuel Knowles, were today bound over to the Superior court for trial for the murder of John T. Griffin, a well-to-do planter Griffin was shot and killed at night, and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
Cattle Quarantined.

Topeka. Kan, April Ex-Governor w K. Bailey has issued a proclamation declar- Ing a quarantine against cattle south of the state line. This is owing to the all legged existence of Texas fever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
Another Purchase of sjIver.

partment today purchased 2s4.500 ounces of silver to be used in coining pesos for the Philippines. the price paid being 50 cents an ounce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
WEATHER FORECAST.

|, For Alabama: Fair Friday; brisk { , to high southwest winds; showers
 ; and colder at night or Saturday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12

Mayor Todd OF San Juan. representing
tho Republican party then appeared be-
fore the committee and gave brief his
tory OF that party which he said was es-
tablished on July / 1899.
The Federal party was established some
time after this. he said. Each party is
represented by two members in the local
senate His party he stated cast 5000 out
of 1s1. 900 registered votes. The aim OF this
party was 10 Americanize the island and
stand by the administration. Porto Rico.
he said. would like 10 be represented in
the next Republican national convention.
Jose Brioso. also representing the Re-
publican party emphasized the good that
II would do the party TO be given recog-
milton by the committee lie declared
that the party was coming anyway" 10
the convention. Chairman Hanna said
that further consideration OF the matter
would be had in executive committee
THE CONVENTION CITY.
The question OF selecting a city in
which TO hold the convention was then
taken up.
s. p. Raylond OF Chicago was recog-
nized to speak I'm behalf OF that city. lie
said Chicago had not secured the last
convention. but meant business this time
IL would be IS years since Chicago had
had convention and II was about time
for the Republicans 10 return TO the city
which was naturally located for holding
conventions. He referred TO the Audi
torium as perfectly adapted for con-
vention purposes.
1T is supplied With wires. pneumatic
tubes and other apparatus which don't
understand he remarked.
The acoustic qualities were such. he
said that even Chairman Hanna had
made speech there 90 which all had re-
mained TO the end.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
PERHAM'S
STORY NOT
UNIFORM
Discrepancy In Testimony Of
Chief Witness at the Rogers
Murder Trial.

Remington, VT, Deo ia spirited
wrangle between counsel regarding testi-
mony given by Leon Perham at the muir
der trial of Mrs. Mary III. Rogers. OCCUR
red when the trial was resumed In the
Bennington county court today. State
ments by defendants counsel that Per-
ham had contradicted himself on csr-
tain points brought forth strenuous OBJ
lection from the prosecution and an ex-
haustive examination OF the stenograph-
ers notes was made before the discussion
was brought to close.
The particular point made by the de-
fense was I'm connection with the bottle Of
chloroform alleged 10 have been used by
Mrs. Rogers The examination of the
stenographers notes developed the fact
that Perham first stated that the woman
took the bottle from the bosom OF her
dress and later that she took II from
stone wall where IL had been concealed.
After this point had been settled, the
cross examination OF DR.. N. j. Wlltsie,
director OF the state laboratory OF hy-
gtene OF Burlington, who was on the
stand when court adjourned last night
was resumed. As result OF a long seri-
es Of hypothetical questions. DR.. Wiltsie
testified that ohlorofoym administered In
the manner In which Mrs. Rogers is al
legged TO have used It, would cause death
by asphyxation.
With reference to the cut found over
Rogers eye, DR.. Wfltsie said such
wound might have been caused by blow
sufficiently heavy to render the victim
unconscious. He admitted, on redirect
examination, however, that the injury
might have been caused by Rogers strik-
ing his head on a stone while endeavor-
Ing TO free himself OF the cord with
which he had been bound.
James G. Riley. formerly I'm charge OF
the Bennington office OF the company,
which had issued a $500 policy on Rogers
life, testified regarding Mrs. Rogers eff
forts to collect the face of the policy af-
ter her husbands death.
After several witnesses had testified re-
garding the strained relations which had
existed between Rogers and his wife for
several years. the court adjourned until
next Monday afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
INJUNCTION
DENIED BY
COURT
Judge Hammond Refused to
Restrain Consolidation Of
Boston Gas Companies.

Boston, Dec. I'm the case OF the suit
of Receiver Pepper OF the Bay State Gas
company OF Delaware against the Mer-
camille Trust company OF New York and
Kidder, Peabody & CO.. ct al. OF Boston
Judge Hammond OF the supreme court OF
Massachusetts, today refused to issue an
Injunction restraining the consolidation
OF the Boston Gas company as prayed
for by Receiver Pepper, the decision af-
fects merely one phase of the general
gas controversy. the chief feature Of
which is the attempt of Receiver Pepper
to nuuify the sale OF various Boston gas
companies and the Bay State Gas com
pany OF Delaware 10 the Massachusetts,
Gas companies on the ground OF the in
sufficiency OF transfer price. The last
legislature granted the right for the con-
solidaton OF the purchased companies
and Receiver Peppers petition was 10
check the consolidation until the real Is
sue I'm the case arising from the sale OF
the property had been settled.
Today's order OF the court was made
with the understanding arrived at by the
contending parties. that the plaintiff be
notified six days prior TO any meeting
OF the gas companies at which a con-
solidation would be voted II was also
agreed that the defendant give n bond
for any dividends that might be declared
by the companies in order that the plain
tiffs' rights might be guaranteed pend
ing a final disposition OF the legal points
at issue.
Commissioner OF Corporations Trefy.
approved today the Incorporation papers
OF the Boston Consolidated companies by
Secretary OF State Olin withheld the
formal granting OF the charter pending
conference with Attorney Snow. repre-
senting the gas companies at the request
OF the latter.
The papers provide for the consoliida-
tlon OF the Boston, South Boston, Rox-
bury, Bay State OF Massachusetts, Dor
chester. Jamaica Plain. Brookllne and
Massachusetts Pipe Line companies.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12

shows her ignorance OF law, national and
international.
Until we have an international sherif
with power to serve papers upon nations
to appear before The Hague tribunal
think that the United States cannot be
made party 10 any suit brought against
II by Colombia. The Hague tribunal can
only take notice of cases brought before
II by the mutual consent OF the parties
concerned"
M'vEAGH.
Wayne Macveagh. formerly attorney
general of the United states and United
states ambassador 10 Italy, who repre-
serted this government and Venezuela In
the recent Venezuelan arbitration at The
Hague. has been retained by General
Reyes. the Colombian emissary here, as
his attorney.
Mr.. MacVeagh Is engaged I'm preparing
a nJe for presentation to the state de-
partfhent In which, II is said, the United
States will be asked to submit TO the arbi-
tration of The Hague tribunal the ques-
tion OF the right OF the United States
under the New Granada treaty of 1916 to
prevent Colombian troops from sending
forces TO the Isthmus TO suppress the re-
volt OF the Panamanos
That this government will decline to be-
come a party TO such arrangement Is we'll
known. IL is believed by officials that
the idea OF Gen. Reyes and Mr. Mac
Veagh is to place the administration In
position OF declining 10 go before The
Hague court after IL had used its endeav-
ors to have the Venezuelan question set
tied there.
The Washington government does not
regard itself as a party TO any questions
at issue between Colombia and Panama
and Will so assert. AS for Panama, any
question involving the territory which Il
now holds will not go before any arbi-
tration court with its consent Officials
here said yesterday that the only matter
which Panama might consent 10 have ad-
Justed by arbitration was that OF wheth-
er the new republic should assume any
portion OF Colombis's foreign debt
Continued on page Two.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
HUSBAND
AND Wife
SUING
Mrs. TI|Isun Seeks $4,000
and Mr. TiI|SoA $4,000 From
tho Rhode Island Company.

Martha Tillson has brought suit against
the Rhode Island Co. to recover &c.,
900 damages for personal injuries. She IL
a resident OF Cranston and on the third OF
October was n passenger on a car from
Cranston to this city and when on Elm
wood avenue notified the conductor OF
her desire 90 get out.
When the car was stopped she started
20 aiight but bcfore'she had fully accom-
plished her purpose the car was started.
Plaintiff was thrown with great violence
TO the ground and badly injured IN vari-
Gus parts OF the body Her nervous system
was derangcd. David s. Baker. Lewis a.
Waterman and John r. FOX are attorneys
for the plaintin.
Thomas Tillson, husband or Martha.
has also brought suit against the com
pany. lie seeks recompense for tho loss of
the society and services of tho wife and
expenses Incidental To the treatment of
her injuries. Mr.. Thomas sues 10 recover
5000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12

Washington. Dec. 12.-After causing a
great furry in military and naval circles
In the United States, the Colombian gov
ernment has abandoned the military ex-
pedition sent to the mouth OF the Atrato
river for the reported purpose of in
vading the isthmus. The news came from
Mr.. Gudger. the United States consul
general at Panama
PLANS NEW MOVE
London, Dec. IA despatch from
Paris to the Pail Mall Gazette says that
Colombia intends to take action TO vim
dicate legally her rights against the
French Panama Canal company, as well
as against the United States She pro-
poses to base her case against the canal
company on article XXI OF the original
concession 10 the DE Lesseps company
which forbade the transfer of the rights
10 any other nation.
In the case of the United States II IL
proposed TO a ppeal to the permanent tri-
bunal OF arbitration at The Hague
against America for the alleged violation
OF neutrality. Colombia on this ground
will claim damages from the United
States, based on the calculation that the
earnings OF the canal would be s4.0o0, 900
per year.
The republic OF Colombia has employed
Maitre Brunei to push her claims on
these grounds.
IGNORANT OF LAW.
Washington. Dec. 12-with reference to
the report that the Colombian govern
ment would claim damages against the
United States before The Hague tribunal.
Mr.. Bunau-Varilla, the minister Of the
Panama Republic said
THE answer to that Is very simple. The
Hague tribunal Is a tribunal OF arbitration
and can only consider cases brought be-
fore Il by two nations which have agreed
formally and explicitly upon the ques-
tions to be arbitrated. In proposing 10
sue the United States without any agree
ment with that country, Colombia again
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12

James j. Sheridan of the Hamilton clut
said that II the convention went to Chi
cago the Hamilton club would show the
Republican party IT'S good work In q
natural Democratic field
George r. Peck advocated Chicago as
being geographically well situated for
the convention.
June" he said. lis always a cool,
nice. salubrius month I'm Chicago There
was no city except New York which had
as many well equipped hotels as Chicago.
ST. LOUIS CLAIMS
r. c. Kearns member OF the committee
from Missouri. announced that St Louis
was desirous of getting the convention.
He introduced ex-Mayor c. r. Walbridge.
who said ST. Louis had been giving tho
Republican party a majority so long that
it had the habit" He said the city had
made It's business proposition in writing.
Chairman Hanna remarked that busi-
ness propositions would be taken up In
executive session.
MIR Walbridge reviewed the concord OF
the Republican party in Missuri, saying
that the state had more Republican votes
than any OF the states west OF the Mis-
sissippi river. In 20 years the vote of
the party had increased l05 per cent. These
facts, he declared. deserved consideration
Former Representative Nathan Frank.
chairman of the St Louis convention COM
mittee, I'm behalf of 81. Louis rendered
formal Invitation for the convention.
Walter B. Stevens, secretary OF the
Louisiana Purchase exposition. made an
address devoted almost wholly TO the COM
ing exposition and urged the location OF
the convention In ST. Louis from polite
al standpoint.
PITTsBURG PROPOSED.
Senator Penrose responded 10 the can
OF Pennsylvania IN behalf OF Pittsburg.
'-They are here with the entrance Fee"
he declared. "and they make no disguise
about H. n il 10000 and n that Is not
enough they are willing 20 make 70
$4,000"
contiprsd on Psse Two
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
POFE EXPRESSES SATISFACTION.

Rome. Dec. i2.-The pope has expressed
his satisfaction TO Cardinal Satolli at the
work now I'm progress OF restoring the
basilica OF ST. John Isateran. The late
Pope Leo XIII has already given a sum
- money for the churchs restoration.
but u Is being insufficient. he interested
the Franciscans In the matter and they
made a quest throughout the world
Pope Leo requested tho Franclscans 90
engage IN this work because ~ the
legend painted by Giotto. according 10
which 81. Francis Of Assist. in one Of his
visions saw the Lateran church falling
and the saint. by order of Christ has
tening TO uphold the walls.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
BOY SEEKS $4,000
Leland Claims Ne Was Injured by Falling
Over Mortar Bel In RIghway

Thomas Leland. Jr.. has brought suit
by his next friend against J. Ellis White.
city treasurer OF Pawtucket 10 recover
5000 for personal injuries Plaintiff n
u years old and on June %. after dark
was going along Knowles street. Paw
tucket and fell over n mortar bed that
was az n dark place on the Highway
Plaintiff asserts that handles or bars
protruded from the bed for consider
able distance lie was badly injured
Hugh J. Carroll Is counsel for the
plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
FOUND DEAD IN THE SNOW
A Wealthy CltIl3ns Of Ithaca Dies Of Cere.
hral lrOpIery After a Long Walk.

Ithaca, Dec. 12.-Henry Hamilton Ban-
chard. one OF the wealthiest and most
prominent citizens OF Ithaca. was found
dead in the snow last night just at the
entrance 10 his residence on Eddy street
Mr.. Blanchard was I'm the habit or taxi
ing long walks, and his family thought
little OF IL when he went Immediately for
walk after dinner and did not return
before dark. He was 30 years old. lie
died OF cerebral appolexy. His wife, two
sisters and a daughter survive him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
FLATS ON WHEELS
Great Western Railway introduces an Up-
tu.Date Train.

Chicago. Dec. i2.-Beginning tomorrow
the entire Great Western system win be
equipped with new combination cafe,
parlor and observation cars. embodying
four-room fat.
Finished in Cuban mahogany there are
to be found I'm regular order a library
and smoking-r room, a parlor. dining
room and a kitchen.
For those who do not care for the
home car there has been arranged
club car. which embraces all the lux
uries to be found In the average club.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
MAYOR SUED FOR LIBEL
Lawyer Hunter Seeks $4,000 From Os-
borne for Alleged False Statements.

Auburn. n. v. Dec 12.-John L. Hun
ter. an attorney has commenced suit
against Mayor osbome for $4,000 dam
ages for libel.
AZ the recent charter election Mr..
Hunter ran for city judge on the Re
publican ticket and was defeated. Mayor
Osbome made several campaign speeches
In which he attacked the charter Of the
plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
INSURANCE
POLICY
NOT PAID
Stephen B. Brown Sues Mutual
Benefit Life Company TO
Receive $500.

The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance
company, a New Jersey corporation Is
defendant I'm a suit brought by Stephen
u. Brown TO recover $500. Mariah Brown
on the sth OF November 1864 insured the
life OF her husband Asa w. Brown OF
Mystic Bridge, Conn.
She paid $500 cash and paid $50 year
for ten years thereafter The policy
was payable To her and In case OF her
death before her husband 20 her chill
dren. Mrs. Brown died I'm 1881 and the
Insured lived until August 10 OF the pres
ent year. Plaintln Is the only child OF
the insured
George T. Brown Is attorney for the
plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
Selected by National Republican
Committee as Place for the Great
Meeting of 19O4-Pittsburg and
St. Louis OutYOted.

ta-THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEES
ARLINGTON
ON THE PLACE AND TIME FOR HOLDING THE
CONVENTION
RIcANs
A HEARING.
CLAIMING
COMMITTEE
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
NJ O T &c e !!

A. u. BRYANT, CH1ROPOp,ST and
PIANIST, formerly asa Butler Exchange,
will continue to remove oorns by his new
method absolutely without pain at No.
2i2 Union st. Fletcher Building, Room
4l2 Telephone 39SS-3.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
Election for Constitutional COnvcn-
tiOn Will be Held Jan. a and
Convention Will Assemble on
Jan. 20-COlOmbia Recalls Force
Sent Against Panama, Which
Landed at the Mouth of AlIatO
and Now Threatens to Sue United
States in the Hague Tribunal.

WASHINGTON, IN
FORMED FORMATION
OF PERMANENT REPUBLICAN
ANA THE
GUpoER
ELECTION FOR CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
THE PRESIDENT L. TO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12

President c. Stanley Hall Of Clark uni
verslty Worcester will address the
Union Ministers meeting at Y. NJ. G. A.
hall next Monday at 1880 a. m. His
subject will he The Psychology Of the
New Religion
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
LADIES' SUITS TO MEASURE.

Lowest Prices. Fit Guaranteed. First.
class workmanship at
H. SALTMAN'S R5 Broadway.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
SUCCESS
7 10 IS Per Cent.

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The National tribune., 1903-01-22

bivoucked at Lithonia, on the Atlanta ana
Augusta Railroad; and, oh! how grateful
We were for our first sleep since We left
Sandtown, on the evening Of the 18th.
Gen. Raum quoting Fitzpatrick, says:
Pioneers were sent in front of the cbarg-
ing columns to remove distractions" This
is entirely n freak of the imagination.
sent from the head of each of my three
columns about dozen men. to charge as
fcragers and to make the necessary gaps
in the fences.
Gen. Fitzpatrick says: "Col. Minty,
with his command in three columns,
charged. broke and rode over the enemy's
left. Col. Murray, with his regiments,
broke his center"
This is incorrect The 4th Regular Cav
airy, my left column, when it struck the
first cross fence, swerved into the Melon
ough road, and this was the extreme left
of our charging force; not one of our men
was to the left, or right of that road.
That was the ground over which Col. Muir
ray said his men could not charge. The
4th Regular Cavalry came nearer to the
enemys center than any other charging
body. The entire line. from in front of
the 18th Pa. on my right TO in front of the
18th T. :. Cav. on my left. was broken and
crushed; | do not believe that there were
10 of their men together in any one place,
except where we held them as prisoners.
Murray with his regiments came out on
the McDonough road behind the ith Regu-
lars and the Chicago Board of Trade Bat
terry.
CASUALTIES IN MISTY's COMMAND.
The following is copy Of my report of
casua tiles, which was Il part of my official
report and is undoubtedly on file in the
War Department:
The National tribune., 1903-01-22

was on the field on that occasion, and, in
justice to the much-abused cavalry, states
the facts in the matter. Martins Divi-
sions, supporting the battery, was formed
on the McDonough road. Ross and Fer
gusson's commands on foot, were in front
and on each side of the battery. behind
rail breastworks. A brigade of Gle
burne's Division was on the left of the
road in three lines. the last one in n piece
of woods about 100 yards In rear of the
position of the battery. On the right of
the road the State troops We're formed in
line. When the Yankees charged, they
came in 4 solid column 10 or II lines deep.
running their horses and yelling like devils.
They didn't stop to fire, but each fellow
for himself rushed on, swinging his saher
over his head. They rode right over Ross s
and FcrguSSons men in the center and
over through Cleburne's lines, one after
the other on the left. Cleburne's first line
tried to use their bayonets, but the
Yankees cut them to pieces. After the
Yankees had cut through all the other
forces and captured the battery, Martin,
seeing the field was lost. rctreated in good
order. The effort to arouse the people
against Martin and his brave division is
Yankees charge itself, and should be
frowned upon by all who wish well to
our cause"
In this charge the First Brigade well
maintained its title of ''the Saber Bri-
gade" bestowed upon it by Gen. w. 5.
Rosecrans in March, 1868. Not less than
500 of the enemy were sabercd, the three
gun battery was captured together with
three stands of colors and over 600 prison
ers. The 4th Regulars captured the colors
of the Sd Texas and Of the Benjamin In