davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-21
JUDGMENT CONFIRMED.
Sheriff Ousted for Failure to Protect
 Negro From Mob.

Indianapolis, November 20.-The su- preme court today affirmed the judg- ment of the lower court in the suit of the coroner to oust Sheriff John S. Dudley of Sullivan county for failure to protect the negro billiard, who was lynched last winter.
 Suit was brought under law declar- ing the office of sheriff vacated for such negligence. The lower court de- cided that the law was unconstitu- tional The supreme court did not pass on the constitutionality of the law, holding that the coroner had no interest in the office of sheriff. Two of the five judges dissented
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-21
Nat M. Wills.

Theatregoers are generally familiar with the stars which come through in season and are well able to forecast the worth of the plays in which they are to appear, but in the case of Nat Wills he comes unheralded for what he is really worth As delineator of a tramp character this comedian has no equal on the American stage, and for years he has been head liner in the biggest vaudeville houses in the country.
 Mr Wills has an originality about his tramp act which is productive of sponta- neous laughter from the time he appears on the stage until he leaves it. The play is "A Son of Rest and MT. Wills is as well able to play the title role as any man on the stage The play is at the Jefferson this afternoon and tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-21
DEBATE RESUMED.
M. Delpreh's Amendment Adopted In
 the French Senate.

Paris, November 20.-Debate was re- sumed in the senate today on the gov ernment's education measure. The first amendment discussed was that of M. Delpreh, by which it is proposed that members of the congregations, author- ized or unauthorized, shall be forbid den to teach in the higher educational establishments. Premier Combes sup ported the amendment and insisted upon the necessity for removing the sons of the official classes from the in fluence of the clericals.
 M. Combes made the question at issue one of confidence in the govern ment, whereupon the senate adopted M. Delpreh's amendment by vote of 147 to 136.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-21
Hill Addresses Teachers.

Greensboro. November 2O-(Special)- Hon. I. w. Hill state superintendent of education, addressed the teachers of Hale county in the Greensboro public school building Friday. MT. Hill was introduced to his audience by Prof. D. P. Christen- berry. and made stirring speech As this is the first time state superintend- ent has visited Greensboro in his official capacity his presence was doubly appre- ciated. While here MT. Hill was the guest of c. E. Waller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-21
SENATE TALKS
 ABOUT THE BILL
(contlnued from First Page)

of Montana, Teller. Stone, Overman.
 Indian depredauons-Bacon. Martin, Berry, Pettus, McLaurin.
 Inter-oceanic canals-Morgan, CaImack, Taliaferro, German.
 Interstate commerce - T1llman, Mo- Laurln, Carmank, Foster of Louisiana, Newlands.
 Irrigation Bailey. Patterson. Gibson, German, Newlands. : Judiciary-Bacon, Pettus, Cuiberson, Blackburn, Patterson.
 Library-Clark of Montana, German.
 Manufacturers-Clay, Gibson, Latimer.
 Military affairs-Bate, Coclrell, Pettus, Blackburn.
 Mines and mining-Tillman, Clark of Montana, Clark of Arkansas Newlands.
 Naval affairs-Ttllmsn, Martin, McEln- cry, Blackburn.
 Organization, conduct and expenditures of the executive partments-McLaurin, Blackburn Carmack, Stone.
 Pacific islands and Porto Rico--Cook- ren Mallory. Blackburn, Clark of Mon- tana.
 Pacific railroads-Morgan. Taliaferro, McCreary. Latimer.
 Patents-Mallory, Foster of Louisiana, Latimef.
 Pensions--TaliaferTo, Patterson, Car mack, Gibson, Overman.
 ilippines-Culberson, Dubois, Car mack, McCreary, Stone.
 Postoffices and postroads-Clay, Gull person, Taliaferro Simmons, German. Printing-Gorman.
 On private claims-Teller, chairman, Mc- Emery, Pettus.
 Privileges and elections-Pettus, Black burn, Dubois, Bailey, Overman. Clark Of Arkansas. . Public buildings and grounds-Culber- son, Simmons Clark Stone, Latimer. Pi.plio health and national quarantine Batel chairman; McFnery, Mallory. Gull bersofSA
 Public lands-Berry. McEnery. McIaur- in, Gibson, Dubois.
 RailroadsA-Baoon. Pettus, Money. Car mack.
 Relatious with Cuba--Teller. Money,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-21
ATHLETIC CLUB WINS.
Rifle Experts, outshoot the Nineteenth
 Street Gallery Team.

The Birmingham Athletic club team of rifle shots was again victorious last night over the Nineteenth Street Gallery team. The former team won by S9 points with each man shooting ten times and with a possible 250.
 The best score of the contest, which was on the Athletic club range, was 242, made by Hill The next best scores were by billiard and G. Dunne of the same team. Another contest is scheduled for next Friday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-21
Putting Up More Wires.

Decatur, November 20-(Special)-A party of men in the employ of the long distance telephone company have reach ed the Decaturs and are putting up four wires for their company between Mont gomery and Nashville. For some time the long distance company has had lines between the cities named. but owing to the increase of business they have been compelled to put up more Wires.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-21
Rural Carriers Appointed.

Washington, D. C., November 2o-(Spe- cial. )-Rural free delivery carriers were appointed as follows
 Brundidge, regular, Augustus H. Col Her; substitute, Amasa J. Pitts.
 Clinton-Regular, P. M. Mckee; substi- tute. Thomas Mckee.
 Waverly-Regular, William Fl. James; substitute, Charles E. James.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-21
Patternmaker Dies Suddenly.

George White, pattern maker, died yesterday afternoon in a room at 22131s Second avenue. Coroner Paris was summoned and rendered decision that death was due to alcoholism. The remains were carried to Lige Loy's under- taking establishment and are being held there until it is found out if the deceased has any relatives or friends to care for his remains
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-21
OLIVER DlSAPPRovEs.
Sees No Reason for Disturbing Indians
 at Fort Sill.

Washington, November 20.-General Oliver, assistant secretary of state, has disapproVed the appropriation made by Major-General Bates, commanding the department of the lakes, for the trans fer of the Apache prisoners of war from the Fort Sill reservation in Okla homa to the reservation at Fort Reno, in the same territory, with a view to the utilization of the Fort Sill reserva. tion for military maneuvers on a large scale, General Bates recommending Fort Sill as an ideal place for army maneuyers.
 Secretary Root and Assistant Secre- tary Oliver have reached the con clusion that there is no special occa- sion for disturbing the Indians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-21
Coroner Paris Reaches Decision.

Coroner Paris rendered a decision in the death of Lee Martin, the negro who was shot last Monday at Thomas furn~ aces and died yesterday morning from the effects of his wounds. The decision is that he came to his death from a bullet wound in the abdomen at the hands of Jim Rogers. q negro
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-21
RUSSIAN PRESS SARCASTIC.
Scoffs at the Idea of the United States
 Remaining Neutral.

St. PetersburgS November 20.-A por- tion of the Russian press Is sarcastic in the tone of it's comments on the part played by the United States in Panama. The Nevoe Vremya regards the whole proceeding as being the last evidence needed to prove the imperialistic tendency of the United States. It intimates that it will be another Roman empire and re- calls Lord Palmerstone's remarks: "Who controls the Pacific controls the world"
 The paper scoffs at the idea of the neu- trality of the Panama canal in time of war in which the United States is in- volVed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-21
BRAZIL IS READY.
Will Recognize the New Republic
 When Properly Requested.

Washington, November 2o.-The state department received today cablegram from United States Minister Thompson dated at Petropopolis yesterday. stating that the Brazilian minister of foreign af- fairs had informed him that the Brazilian government was ready to recognize the new republic of Panama whenever appli- cation shall be made in due form.
 Ambassador Tower from Berlin made similar report as to the attitude of Ger many in regard to the recognition of the republic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-21
Gettlnu Ready for Ealr.

Opellka, November 20.-(Special.)-A large number of people have arrived and are at work on the street fair decora- tions and grounds. MT. Berger president of the carnival company, is having the city beautifully decorated with electric lights and the fireworks will be immense The midway will be very fine. There will be many free shows and a large crowd is anticipated. Cheap rates have been granted by the railroads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-21
TALLADEGA WINS.
Booker Washineton's School Eleven Is
 Defeated at Montgomery.

Montgomery, November 2O.-(Special)- A stubbornly contested game of football was played on Highland park field to- day between teams from Booker Wash ingtons school at Tuskegee and the Tal- ladega negro college.
 The Talladegians outweighed their op- ponents about 15 pounds, averaging 1S5. They were also superior in bucldng the line
 Score; Tuskegee O.; Taladega II.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-21
Voting for Queen.

Opellsa. November 20.-(Special.)-Th young people of the city are very busy balloting for queen of the carnival next week. Miss Lottie Echols, one of the most popular young ladies here, is lead voted for: Miss Echols. Miss Willie Mel ton Miss Lizzie Buchanan, Miss Lois Melton, Miss Mary Frazier Miss Mabel Lonsshore, Miss Maria Hosmer Miss Lt- ther. Miss Kittrell A s2O0 diamond ring is the prize.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-21
New Town Gets Office.

Tuscaloosa. November 20.-(Special.)- A postoffice has been established at IIol- ton the furnace town five miles north of this city. It is called Holt, so as not to become confused with Hilton. an Ala bama town. Joseph Beard has been ap- pointed postmaster but states that if the petition for the rural free delivery route is granted he will be ready to resign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-21
Banker Retires.

Greensboro, November 2o-(Special)- Dr. A. Lawson has retired from the banking business and transferred all of his deposits to the Bank of Greensboro. pr. Lawson has conducted his banking business for twenty-two years and has made a success of it. His friends and depositors regret his retirement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-21
SUCCESSFUL REHEARSAL.
Knights of Columbus Expect to Have
 Big Crowd to Hear Opera.

Prof. Weissner held a successful re- hearsal last night of Birmingham Soci- ety on Torchlght Parade the comic opera which is to be given at the Jeffer- son theatre December Il under the aus pices of the Knights of Columbus The knights are taking an active interest in the sale of tickets and indications point to a crowded house
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-21
Settlers Expected.

Decatur, November 2O.-tSpeeial)-A large influx of emigrants from the north and west is looked forward to this win ter. During the past few weeks the Com mercial club of this city has received many inquiries from northern people con- corning farm lands in this section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-21
Doing Good Business,

Decatur, November O.-(speciaL) )-The new electric street cars, which started less than week ago, have been doing a fine business. Yesterday two cars car ried nearly 1900 people during the day The company is working on another line to West Decatur and hope to have it completed within few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-21
WILLIAM LITTLE DEAD.
Made Guns for the Southern Soldiers
 In South Carolina.

Charleston. s. C., November 2O-Will- fam Little, a native of Dumfries. Scot land who is said to have been great grandson to an earl of Annandale. died at Greenville today. During the war be- tween the states he was general manager of the Cherokee iron works at Blacks burg. s. C., where guns were made for the southern soldiers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-21
At the Biiou.

The matinee today and the performance
 tonight closes the very successful en- gagement of Peck and His Mother-in- Law at the Bijou
 Next weeks offering at the Bjou is the
 big scenic production 'rhe Night Before
 Christmas" which opens Monday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-21
LIABILITIES.

State of Alabama, lss County of Jeffer on. I, W. A. Porter. Cashier of the above named bank, do solemny swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
 W. A. PORTER, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 20th day of Nov, 1903
 CHAS G. DAVIDSON, N. P. Correct-Attest: H. II. MAYBERRY. LEWIS MINOR. Directors. EDMUND w, RU CkER. J
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-21
Made Knights.

Tuscaloosa, November 2O.-(Special.)- At a meeting of the Tuscaloosa Com mandery of Knights Templar. yesterday afternoon five candidates were made knights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-21
Weddlnn at onelika.

Opelika. November 2O.-(SpeciaL)-Mr H. F. Hayes and Miss Fannie Berry of Roxanna were married at the court honse by Judge Renfroe yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-21
State of Alabama, q

State Of Alabama, County of Jefferson. s' s I, W. W. Crawford cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
 W. W. ORA WFORD, Cashier Subscribed and sworn to before me this goth day of Nov, 1905
 JOHN LEWIS, @
 Notary Public. Correct--Attest:
 ' Y !. ! Hf5S2 &fG5%SAS' %H2SHSH" Directors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-21
Cold Wave Ruins Cotton.

Opelika, November 2o.-(Special)- "A cold wave ruined what cotton there was left unopened in this section last night The mercury went down to q.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-21
F. M. Drake Dead.

Centerville Iowa. November 2O.--F. M. Drake, ex-governor of Iowa and founder of Drake University. died today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-21
ADJUSTMENTS.
AT THE JEFFERSON

Saturday afternoon and night-Nat M. Wills in "A Son of Rest" Farce < comedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-21
AT THE BIJoU

' All the week, with matinees Tues {
 . day, Thursday and Saturday, { : Peck and His Mother-in-Law { . Abroad" Farce comedy at popular { ' prices. %s%%.%%>-%>&>%.&&.&..,4.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-21
PORTO R|CANS HAVE
 4 VERY HARD TIME Commissioner Elliot Makes Some Pointed Criticisms RESULT OF SPANISH RULE Says It Is a Pity and a Shame That More Has Not Been Done to I'm
 prove Conditions in the
 Island.

Washington, November 20.-A severe ar- raignment of the legacies of Spanish maladmlnistration of Porto Rico is made in the annual report of William H. El- liott, the commissioner of the interior for Porto Rico, made public at the interior department today. MT. Elliott says it is pity and a shame that during the four centuries preceding American occupation of the island so very little effort was made to open communication; that so small a portion of the million of dollars taken from the people should have been spent in the betterment of roads. for edu- cation or any useful purpose. Pompus officials came, ruled with vigor, tarried a little while and departed with compe- tency of ill-gotten gains. leaving the un- happy native to labor and to suffer.
 Interior Towns.
 There are yet a number of interior towns whose only outlet is over ancient trails, but they are now being approached as rapidly as possible. The economic value of the road extension work now in progress is demonstrated, he says, "by a saving of from 30 to 70 per cent in the | | interior" The report says the power of the mayors to remove the health officers of their towns seriously interferes with good sanitary service and that conse- quently the people, and particularly the sick and poor of many municipalities suf- fer and die for want of proper attention. The next session of the legislature is ex- | peeted to remedy this evil The report says | the advent of civil government found a ma 1 jority of the municipalities in a bankrupt | condition from which none has fully re- covered, and most of them remain mis- erably bad"
 Hospitals Deficient.
 "The hospital accommodations" adds ! the report, 'even in the towns where | pretense is made of providing them, is sadly deficient so that the poor who have not the means to employ medical att tention are left to sicken, die or recover as nature wills or native remedies fail or avail. A great field for philanthrophy l lies open in Porto Rico.'
 The report says that coffee, once the 1 passed through many vicissitudes in the past decade; there has been very little new planting; there is no profit to plant CTS with coffee at the present prices; and should prices go lower the situation will be distressing"
 The only hope held out is from a pos- sible demand from the United States"
 An appropriation for improving the | harbor of San Juan is asked to be incor- porated in the river and harbor bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-21

You will meet the best people in town at the Peer less Lunch Counter, 18th and Second avenue.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-12-10
HORSEBACK RIDING.
beneficial Exercise which should he
More Common Among Amer
lean Women.

HORSE back riding is ranked as one OF
the most pleasant exercises TO bring
back lost health. Aside from its bene-
fetal effects In the matter of health, II
creates In woman sympathy with the
noble animal which she rides. A true
story is told by a woman who made no
pretensions toward unusual horseman-
ship In fact, she ranked herself as
rather below the average, She came
into possession of beautiful mare di-
rectly descended from magnificent
Arabian. The animal was under three
years OF age and as untamed and frolic-
some as young dog. But the Arabian
beauty seemed 20 understand the love
OF her mistress and soon the mere sound
of her voice exercised a perfect control
over the spirited animal No one ex-
oept the mistress could mount her with
out being thrown. but the owner would
fearlessly take her seat and canter over
the widest country. controlling her
spirited steed by only an occasional
gentle word.
Riding among American men and
women Is not the common exercise
which Il should be nor which II prom
ises TO become, says the Prairie Farmer
We admire fine horsewoman and, in
deed. she cannot but command our at
tention. graceful woman is at her
best In the saddle, and when true turf
woman mounts fayorite steed her face
lights up until it is aglow with life and
happiness. In history we read of many
queens who were noted as superior
horsewomen Queen Anne of Luxem-
bourg. the wife OF Richard H., first In
troduced the side saddle into England
In the year l34l But many OF the Eng
llsh women still ride astrfde like men
In 1885 an Andalusian horse and mare
were shipped TO Paraguay and here orig
mated those numerous mobs which
have spread over the whole Of South
America and have passed over the 18TH
mus Of Panama into North America.
Il Is rather strange that the women Of
the great South American plains have
discarded the side saddle and ride
"Pisana" fashion, that Is. the lady In
front OF her escort. II would seem that
these women with the wild Spanish
blood coursing through their veins
would love daring too we'll to submit
10 this tame fashion Of riding This
method is not at all graceful. In Mex
ico there are now magnificent horse
womer who will attempt to ride almost
anything They seem never to tire of
the saddle, but they use the cross sad
die Their riding garb Is a most sem
sible one consisting Of Norfolk jacket
tucked in at the belt loose Turkish
paiamas. thrua into riding boots Of soft
yellow leather pair Of Mexican spurs
and a ladles' "aamhrern.n
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-12-10
sPARRows AND CARP.
Considered aS More Worth
less Than nenedciHl.

German carp which were put In some
of the southern lakes Of Wisconsin
years ago seem to have done more
harm than good In eating the eggs Of
bass and other fishes. and a plan has
been suggested for getting hold ef the
lay. almost worthless creatures In
large quantities. shipping them east
and Kidding the lakes Of their unde-
slrable presence But the east does
not want German carp. alive or dead
They are a coarse. rank. unpalaiable
ash dwellers in mud II was a mis-
take ever to import them. as Il was
70 import English sparrows says the
New York Tribune
We had an abundance and a variety
Of exeelleni food fishes in the new
world before well-meaning but mis-
guided ichthyoioIigts brought about
the shipping over from Europe OF this
gross and sluggish mua habitat, the
carp II the United States could get
rid Of every carp and every English
sparrow ii every part Of lts domain.
their sxtifpaiion would be Of general
benefit Don't send carp from Wiscon-
SIN 10 New York; They may be fit
for fertilizers. but the states OF the
Ahsntia coast prefer menhaden 20 earn
for enrichment % the fields
Enellsh sparr0ws stlll hold n place
on the bills Of fare of cheap eating
houses under The disguise OF freed
birds But the legislature OF this
state became 81 thoroughly convinced
that zparrows were moi only useless
bH injurious. thar It passed law
which IS now on our statute books max
inc Il q mlsdemeanor 10 give them
food or shelter The German carp and
the English sparrows we're assisted"
Immigrants which ought never 10 have
been admitted within our borders
They should be banlshed
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-12-10

Anything that IL boiled, stewed.
fried. steamed Or aauted may be cookee
II ; chHfng dieh.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1903-12-10
Proclamation

/, James $. Davenport, mayor OF
the city OF VInlta, Indian Territory,
in compliance with law do hereby
give public notice aud proclaim Sat
urday, December 10TH 1903, as a day
on which an election shall be held for
the purpose Of selecting twn school
directors To serve three years IN The
schoUl district OF tue Guy ~ Vnita.
Said election 60 be oper ed at eight
o'clock 10 the moruine AVID clo.eed AZ
sun down OF said day, aud hereby
designate the fullO~inE places OF
holding said election:
Ia the First wafu AZ the Il sm.ey y
Gerllcn building; in tie Second ward
at the Fire department builditg; IN
the Third ward at the ciy hill, and
IN Ire Fourth ward at kpud " II tn-
ford. Implement bullilag.
la witness wnereuf, | nave hefeunt0
set my ha ,d ana caused the zeal of
The city uf vinita 10 be aflxed tins
aOih day u Nnyem Der, 1908.
Jas ). Davermft,
An r