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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27
Every Hour Adds to Anxiety of
 Relatives and Friends
SHE IS CONSCIOUS BUT WEAK
No Operation Has Been Performed, and 1t Is Doubtful Whether Her Sys- tme Could Withstand the
 Shock-Daughter Arrives.

Buffalo, N. Y, September 26.-"Mra. Davis condition remains the same" was the report that came from the bedside of Mrs. Jefferson Davis at Castle Inn to- night Owing to the advanced age of the patient and the failure of her organs to yield to the treatment or the physicians in attendance, every hour that passes adds to the anxiety of her friends and the rel atives who have hastened to her bedside.
 Mrs. J. A. Hayes of Colorado Springs, a daughter of Mrs Davis, arrived to- night Miss l.. T. W. Hayes, daughter of Mrs. Hayes, came to Buffalo with Mrs. Davis from Humberstone club on the northern shore of Lake Erie and has been in almost constant attendance upon her grandmother since she became i'll.
 Mrs. Davis is conscious although very weak. She recognized her daughter the moment she entered the room and greet ed her with loving words.
 Four of the leading physicians of the city held a consultation at Castle Inn this afternoon. Dr. Stockton. the regular hotel physician, realizing the seriousness of the case. has called into consultation Dr. R. G. Park, the surgeon who assist ed in the surgical operation on President Mckinley. and Drs. Jones and Carry.
 The four physicians spent two hours in the sick room this afternoon. No op- eration has been performed on Mrs. Davis and it is doubtful whether her system could withstand the shock of the opera tion that would be necessary to relieve her sickness,
 At 12 o'clock tonight Dr. Stockton made the following announcements
 Mrs. Davis condition is unchanged. Drs. R. G. Park, Charles Carry, Allen and myself held consultation this after noon. It was deelded to continue tf,e trfatment which has been followed since the beginning of Mrs. Davis illness. Mrs. Davis condition is serious"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27
MAY CLOSE CABLE OFFICE.
Telegraph Company Will Stop Busi.
 ness Unless Matters Are Adjusted.

Washington. September 2G.-Unless dlf- ment and the Central and South Ameri- can Telegraph company are adjusted by October 1. it Is probable that the company will close it's office at Buena Ventura, which operates the Colombian end of the cable.
 Dr. Herran, the Colombian charge daf- faires, said tonight that he had refused to sign new contract for twenty years re- newing the concession of the telegra ph company, owing to a provision. which, if accepted. would grant to the company certain privileges amounting to monop- oly.
 The present contract does not expire until August 1904.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27
This Is Shooting Some.

San Antonio, Texas. September 26.- Adolph Toepherwein, of this city, cham pion wing shot of the world, today broke his former record of 9S6 targets thrown into the air by breaking 9s9 tar gets, using an automatic rifle of 9 cali bre He used only one gun during the shoot loading it himself and not clean ing it, while when he made his former record he used several guns, which were loaded and handed him by an assist ant. He announces that he will endeavor to break the record made today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27
Prisoner Sent By Express.

Boston, September 26.-Floyd l.. Ferriss arrived today by American Express. from Columbus, Neb., on the way to Lynn. Mass, where he Is wanted for the larceny of s25o from the company which trans ported him. Ferris was willing to return. He was accordingly entered on the regu- lar waybill as "one man" consigned to Police Lynn" at owners risk" He was placed in the express car with the mes senger as guard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27
NO CHANGE IN SEABOARD
 SAYS JOHN s. WILLIAMS

Baltimore, Md, September 26.-President John Sketon Williams was in this city today and in referring to the status of the Seaboard Air Line railroad and his reported intention to resign, made the following statement:
 There has been no change in the Sea- board Air Line situation as announced at the time of the entrance of the Frisco Rock Island interests of the board. six weeks ago. The Seaboard system is an in- dependent property and no change in this condition is contemplated, nor am l con- siderlng any change in my official con nection with the system as its president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27

Washington. September 26.-(Special.)- Senator Marion Butler. chairman of the national populist committee, announced today that he would retire from that posi- ton after the next convention is held. Press of personal business was the reason he assigned
 "The populists will have their own ticket in the field'' replied Mir Butler in re- sponse to a question, And they will poll more votes than were cast for Weaver as an independent candidate. In the con- gressional campaign at the time Weaver ran over two million of votes were boiled. We'll do better
 ''The great feature of the populist plat form will favor the national ownership of means of carrying on commerce. for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27
HAVANA IS NOT
 KEPT so CLEANLY
DIR. PORTER REPORTS THAT SAM ITARY CONDITIONS ARE NOT so GOOD AS THEY WERE A YEAR OR so AGO.

Washington, September 26.-Joseph E. Porter. sanitary inspector of the public health and marine hospital service. who is located at Key West, Fla, has recent ly made a professional tour of part of Cuba The mines at Dalquiri were his objective points, and while he reports that there is no ground for the apprehen- sion that was felt in the United States on account of sickness there, he does not make an entirely favorable report on conditions in Havana. On that subject he says:
 q looked over the district pretty thor oughly and regret to say that the sanita- tion is not up to the mark of year ago.
 Tn talking to pr. Trotter, find that he too, is convinced that there has been a falling off in sanitary requirements for the year previous. Along the Prado and outside of the old walls a better system seems to prevail. The cases of yellow fever introduced from Mexico were well handled especially the cases which devel- oped ashore after two or three days from landing. There was no spread, and I am told from reliable sources that a cru- sade will be made In the interior block against mosquitoes and possible infection therefrom.
 There is no good reason why quaran- tine restrictions for yellow fever should be continued by any intelligent communi- ty against Havana or Cuba, outside of Havana"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27
CAMPAIGN IN MARYLAND.
Democrats Fire First Gun at Mount
 Airey Before a Crowd of ssooo.

cratic state campaign was opened today in the presence of about 5000 persons at Mount Airey. in Howard county, rail- way point at which four populous coun- ties join. All the state candidates and the democrats of Baltimore city and Nary land were present.
 Among the speakers was Gen. Fitz- hugh Lee of Virginia. Edwin Warfield. nominee for governor, and former Con- gressman Joshua Miles The burden of all the speeches was the race issue. MT. Warfield declared that the great and pressing problem of the day, not only in Maryland, but in every section of our common country, north as well as south, east as well as the west, Is the negro question, and it cannot be put aside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27
Railroad Man Kills Himself.

Hot Springs. Ark. September 26.--A. Grottman, railroad man from Chicago. committed suicide here this morning by shooting himself in the head. He left note asking that his brother at Golconda. H., be notified of his death Among the dead mans effects is a check for s37. 50 from the paymaster of the Illinois Cen tral railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27

My interests in the road are now, and always have been. large, and so long as this condition exists l expect to remain president.
 "The position of the Seaboard system, has, in my opinion, been greatly strength ened both from a traffic and financial standpoint by the intimate association with the proprety of the gentleman who have also recently acquired large in- terests in the property for Investments
 "The policy which I and my associates have pursued in building up the Seaboard Ar Line system and operating it for the best interests of the stockholders will be continued"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27
NEGRO PAYS THE PENALTY.
Assaulted Small White Girl In Geor-
 aia and Is Lynched.

Thomasville, Ga, September 26.-A ne- gro was lynched this afternoon about five miles north of Whigham. town in De- catur county, twenty miles west of here. The negro assaulted a small white girl this morning.
 Up to a late hour tonight 1t was impos- sible to get particulars concerning the af- fair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27
POPULIST PARTY WILL
 TOTE ITS OWN SKILLET
BY wATTERsoN sTEALEY.

which the constitution provides govern ment control.
 There is no doubt that the gold men will control the democratic party It will be the Cleveland influences. Of course it is not possible to tell whom these forces will nominate, but that will make no diff ference. Their candidate and platform will be such that populists who voted for MT, Bryan can never go with them.
 NO, I can't tell whether MT. Bryan will stay with the democratic party or not. 1 am sure of one thing. Whatever may be his influence in the national dem ocratic convention when that convention has acted he will not be able to keep his following in line and have them vote for the democratic candidate if he should wish to do so.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27
Plague Conference to Meet.

Washington, September 26.-Assistant Surgeon General Geddings of the public health and marine hospital service, has been detailed by the secretary of the treasury as delegate to the international sanitary plague conference, which is to convene in Paris October TO- This confer ence has been called by the French gov ernment at the instance of the Italian government for the purpose of revising the findings of the two previous plague conferences. both of which were held at Venice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27
PosToFFIcE ROBBED.
Burglar Blows Open Safe Door and
 Secures Many ValuabIes.

Dallas. September 26.-A special to the News from Eureka Springs. Ark. says:
 Burglars entered the postoffce and general store of Postmaster c. B. Grim at Green Forest last night anu secured longin gto the government and to Mir. Grim The safe door was blown open and one till containing valuable papers and s3OO in currency was taken. The currency however. was dropped on the floor and was recovered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27
Foreign.

Premier Malfour is bringing every pres sure to bear to have Lord Milner accept a portfolio in the British cabinet.
 The Sultan of Turkey announces his peace commission and the personnel is an indication of his insincerity.
 The royal surgeon who has been on visit to King Edwards castle at Balmoral says he was not called officially as re- ported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27
SUMMARY OF THE NEWS
The Weather.

Washington, September 26.-Weather forecast for Alabama Partly cloudy Sun day; showers and cooler in the interior, and at night Monday in the extreme southern portions light to fresh winds. shifting to north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27
CARMACK WOULD
 AVOID ANY STRIFE
IS SORRY IMPRESSION GOT OUT THAT HE WOULD SEEK TO RE- PEAl. THE s51s AMENDMENT. HAS CURIOSITY, HOWEVER.

Nashville, Tenn, September 26.-The American will say tomorrow:
 Senator E. w. Carmack, in an interview here today, said when asked about the notification that he would make an eff fort to secure the repeal of the fifteenth amendment:
 T am sorry that the impression has been created that I am preparing to agi- tate this question in congress.
 "A reporter was discussing with me an article had written on the race aues- ton. He asked me if l intended to in- troduce a measure for the repeal of the fifteenth amendment. I replied that had not thought of doing so, but added that might do itljust to bring on de- bate. That was all
 "I confess that I have a great curios- ity to hear the fifteenth amendment de- tended by the republican leaders, who now take the position that the general principles of the declaration of independ- ence are applicable only to white and not to colored men, and who hold that the brown man in the Philippines has no right that the white man in the United States is bound to respect.
 ''At the same time. I know that any progress toward the repeal of the fif- teenth amendment depends on It's not be- ing made partisan or sectional question. To make it such would be to check at once healthy growth of public senti- ment. It may we'll be that any direct ef- fort on the part of southern man for it's repeal would result in making this sectional or party question. This must be avoided
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27

criminal.
 Mir. Byars secured the passage of a bill transferring certain cases to the new branch court for Blount county at Blountsville.
 Mr. Powell called up and had passed the bill to authorize cities and towns in Alabama, to secure the payment of the bonds issued, and debts created and the interest thereon, in the purchase, con struction, extension or enlargement of water works plants or gas plants, elec- tric light or other light and power plant, by executing a mortgage on such water works plant, or light and power plant as may be purchased or constructed, ex- tended or enlarged by such cities and towns, and to provide for the execution of such mortgage. prior to the construc- ton of said plant.
 Must Give Notice.
 MT. Glover called the bil to prohibit tax collectors in towns of less than 1000 inhabitants from collecting fees on delin- quent taxes without giving thirty days of notice as to amount of such taxes. and when delinquent.
 The bill amending the code fixing the salary of the clerk of the state board of health at 5000 instead of $400 per year was called by MT. Mauer. who explained that it was not an increase of salary, as the salary was now S1O00, but $6D0 of the amount was paid out of the regular ap- propriation for the health department
 MT. Lusk bounced upon the bill quick had been Unoksgo-vxibBcuiro ly, and insinuated that formerly money had been used for other purposes than that for which it was appropriated
 As author of the bill. MT. DuBose re- scented the imputation that money had been misused, and he explained why he thought the bill should pass. After some further discussion the bill was defeated
 The bill to require the tax collector of the several counties of this state to pfe- pare and file in teh office of the judge of probate in theis respective counties an alphabetical list, by beats, of those per- sons who have paid poll tax, fixing the compensation at 21a cents for each name recorded was passed.
 The bill providing for the per diem of the deputy sheriff attending county court ip lieu of the sheriff at g was passed by a vote of 35 to 34.
 Clerks Can Increase Membership.
 Mir Benners secured the passage of a bill permitting social organizations to ~~--~-~~--~---~------
 Continued on Second Page)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27
Domestic.

Enraged lion escapes at Coney Island and after fight with an elephant terror izes thousand of people.
 Mrs Jefferson Davis lies at the point of death and relatives are at the bedside. Doctors report no improvement
 Chicago's fire celebration is crippled by soaking rain
 Senator Butler Will no longer pc at heao of populist party.
 Charles Frank accepts management or New Orleans baseball club.
 John Skelton Williams says there will be no change in the operation of the Seaboard Air Line.
 Stock market is still unsettled and had break is expected by the more timid of the professional operators.
 State.
 Senate passes the anti-boycott bill and the measure now goes to the governor for his signature
 House passes the bi1i providing for republication of the laws of Alabama. Bessemer court docket is crowded and bar has hard work ahead
 Judge J. J. Mayfield will probab bly, be appointed to recodify the Alabama sta tutes
 Marshall Dill. charged with peonage. was arrested III MlSSisSlppl ana Is now in the Jefferson county jail.
 Dr. J. H. Phillips, superintendent of the public schools, gives out correspond ence concerning textbooks. The Rev. pr. A. C. Davidson may test book com missions action by bringing a friendly suit.
 New First National bank building Is now being occupied.
 G. B. Burkhalter gets contract for con- structing several sections of sanitary sewer.
 Camp Hardee making arrangements for the Confederate reunion.
 Medical college will open fall session next Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27

bers through their mutual cooperation | and association.
 A bill amending the Madison county commissioners districts was passed.
 MT. McDonald's bill seeking to repeal | the statute of limitations in cases in which the state is a party was opposed by Judge Walker, MT. Woods and Mr.. Maner. It was killed by indefinite post ponement
 Aid for Auburn.
 Mir Handley called up the bill to ap- propriate S55GO annually for four success sive years from the moneys covered into the state treasury by the Alabama Poly technic institute from the tax on illumin- ating oils for the purpose of erecting the necessary public buildings to accommo- date the increased number of students at the Alabama Polytechnic institute.
 MT. Lusk warted the bill amended so as to provide appropriations of $5OO0 for two years. He was unwilling to vote more than Sl000 for the purpose proposed Mir. Handley differed with MT. Lusk There are about 450 boys at Auburn. and they were crowded for room. It was due the great school to make room for the boys who wanted to take advantages offered by it. He moved to table the Lusk amend
 
 The bill was passed.
 Afternoon Session.
 MT. Thompson's bill constituting record- ed notice of claims of title to minerals and mineral rights under bona fide recorded conveyances a Lar to actions from thei- recovery after ten years successful undis- puted record, was passed after slight mendment
 Mr. Bankhead secured consent to call up the bill providing for the revision, codi- fcatlon, digesting and promu gation oe the public statutes of this state. both civil and criminal
 The bill provides for the election of one codiffer by the legislature, and his compensation is fixed at s10,000 dollars. the code to be completed by the next session of the legislature in 1906. MT. Callahan tried to amend the bill so as 10 provide for appointment of the codiher by the governor. but the house refused to accept the amendment by a vote of 47 to "A. The bill was then passed with out opposition. Three volumes are to be printed, including one political. civil and
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27
Children and Dirt.

Joe. Trigg, of the Rockford Register
does't contine himself to agricultural sub
jects altogether, although his matter in
that lineIis always full of meat and worth
the study of the farmer, but he sometimes
touches on other things and shows as
clearan insight into them as he does into
agricultural matters. Here is his latest:
''There is a natural affinity between
children and dirt. Every mother has
found this out. 1t is all right that it
should be so. We are made out of dirt
to start with; have to dig our living out
of it while we live and return to the
bosom of old Mother Earth when we are
through with our trouble. Nearly all
mothers want to keep their children
clean and slick when nature is working
against them all the time. The best way
is to let the kids have all the dirt ant
water they want to play with and ther
have tub of water handy to throw
them into when they get through. Dir
dosen't hurt children bit if you get i
i Off them every night"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27
HIGHWAY NOTICE.

TOR d. Gardner, Thomas Waller, S L. Cox and
ct al The Commissioners appointed to view and if re-
quired, to vacate highway, commencing at IA point
is rods north of the southwest corner of@ortheast
quarter of section 12 township SO, rs, west
p. NJ, in Decatur county, running thence northeast
about 20 rods thence north of northeast IS rods and
terminating at public highway at point % rods east
of the line of northwest quarter OF the northeast
quarter of section IL, township 3d. range 26 west T. NJ
has reported of the vacation thereof and all
objections thereto claims for damages must be filed
in the Auditors office before noon OF the ~ day
of August A. y. 1903, such highway will be ted
without reference theretoN
So J. f. GILL, Auditor of Decatur county, Iowa
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27
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HalYs Great Discovery


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in both men and women, regulates blad-
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one bottle of the Texas Wonder Halls Great Dis
covery, and do cheerfully recommend it to Others
suffering in the same manner.
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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27
A Physician Healed.

DR.. Geo. w. Ewing, practicing ply
sician of Smiths Grove, KY, for over
thirty years, writes his personal expert
ence with Foley's Kidney Cure. "For
years ] had been greatly bothered With
kidney and bladder trouble and enlarg-
ed PROSTATE gland. used everything
known to the profession without relief,
until ] commenced to use Foley's Kid
neY Cure. After taking three bottles /
was entirely relieved and cured. pre-
scribe it now daily in my practice and
heartily recommended its use to all physi-
clans for such troubles. | have pre-
scribed in hundreds of eases with per
feet success L. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE
Alice Al Ray deceased

Estate of Alice NJ. Bay deceased
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested
that on the 4th day August A. D., 1903, the under
signed was appointed by the clerk of the district
court of Decatur county Iowa, administrator of the
estate of Alice NJ Bay deceased late of said county
All persons indebted to said estate will make pay
lnent to the undersigned and those having claims
against the same will present Them legally autheni-
GATED, to said court for allowance.
Dated August 4, 1908.
PATRICK GRIFFIN
49, 5l-2t Administrators
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27

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