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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-27
SAM PARKS AGAIN
 APPEARS IN COURT
THIS TIME HE IS CHARGED WITH EXPORTING MONEY FROM TIE FANY STUDIO co. TO CALL OFF STRIKE ON A BUILDING.

New York, October 26.-The trial of Sam Parks. the walking delegate who has already been convicted of one of the ex tortion cases against him, was begun to- day before Judge Newburger. The indiet- ment in the present case is known as the Tiffany studio indictment" in which Parks is accused of having extorted $500 from Louis Schmidt, president of the Tiff fany Studio company as the price for calling off a strike on a new building which that company was having con- structed. Former District Attorney James Osborne is conducting Parks defense. As socated with MT. Osborne are George Gordon Battle and Barlow s. Weeks, who as the principal lawyers for Roland B. Molineux, were arrayed against MT. Os- borne, who was the prosecuting attorney in that famous case.
 Parks wore his usual defiant expression when he entered the court room today, but he did not look as healthy as dur ing his previous trial.
 On the calling of the trial MT. Osborne moved for postponement on the ground that he believed his client could not ob- tain a fair and impartial trial; that the case should not be called until the court of appeals had rendered a decision on certificate of reasonable doubt, the is- suance of which released Parks from Sing Sing. and that the health of the de- fendant Is such that the counsel could not properly consult with him.
 MT. Osborne produced affldavits from prominent physicians to the effect that Parks Is suffering from chronic tuber- culosis of both lungs and each of the de- fendants lawyers presented affidavits of a similar character. Justice Newburger, however, denied the motion for com tinuance and directed that the trial pro- ceed.
 As soon as the examination of tales men began 1t was seen that the defen- dants counsel would not accept any juror who had formed an opinion about the case, was antagonistic to labor organiza- tions or unions or was in any way con nected or in sympathy with the building trades employers association.
 When recess was taken two jurors had been accepted. Fred w. Schwiers, a coal and feed dealer and Aaron S. Silverberg, proprietor of shirt factory.
 After recess the examination proceed ed Richard V. Hartsfeldt, a bookkeeper, was accepted as the third juror.
 was accepted as the fourth juror; John J. Schmidt, the manager of an estate, as the fifth, and John G. Stokes, an ac- countant, as the sixth juror.
 Court then adjourned until tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-27
NEW YORK POSTOFFICE
 WILL BE INVESTIGATED

Washington, October 26.-A special in- vestigation of the New York City post office will begin in a few days by in- spectors under the direction of Fourth As- sistant Postmaster General Bristow. There will be thorough overhauling of all the affairs of that office. every de- partment of which will be thoroughly in- yestigated. The inquiry is supplemental to the general postal inquiry, recently concluded, and Is likely to occupy at least a month and probably longer
 It is stated no charges are on file re- garding the New York office, but there have been many reports of laxity of ad- ministration and extravagance. and all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-27
KILLED BOTH CHILDREN.
Girl Punished for MaItreating One,
 Chokes the Other to Death.

New Orleans. October 26.-A special to the States from Jackson, Miss. says
 An unusual tragedy is reported in the Lucknow neighborhood of Rankin coun- ty. Leonard Dillars, negro farmer, employed his half sister, aged ten, to nurse his children while he was working in the field.
 The girl became tired of the Job and maltreated the year old infant so badly that it died. billiard punished her for the crime and thought the other child would be safe with her. On returning from the field the following day he found the elder child, aged two years and half lying on the bed cold in death. When questioned about the matter the little nurse acknowl. edged that she had choked the second child to death
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-27

these will be looked into, but the work of the inspectors will not be limited in any way to allegations already made, orders being in substance to investigate every thing in connection with the office. Tho President has taken an interest In the New York postoffice situation, and it is understood he has talked the matter over with MT Payne. The subject may be brought up at the cabinet meeting tomor- row.
 Postmaster General Payne tonight said that the investigation of the New York office has been contemplated for a long time, and that the only reason 1t has not taken place before now was the lna- bility to spare inspectors He suggested that other large office likewise would be Investigated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-27
Tishomingo Bank Closes.

Ardmore, I. T.. October 26.-The Bank of the Chickasaw nation at Tishomineo. the depository of the Chckasaw nation, closed it's doors this morning. The capital stock of the bank was $5o,O0O, the amount of de- posits being unknown. Shortly after the closing. the bank directors held a meet ing and decided to apply to United States Townsend for q receiver to wind up the banks affairs. It is stated the depositors will be paid within thirty days Kirby Purdue Is president of the institution Cashier McLish resigned ten days ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-27
cresceus Is Not Hurt.

Kansas City. October 26.--George c. Ktchum. owner of the champion stallion Cresceus. said today that the horse had suffered only trivial injury at Sapulpa. l. T., last Saturday, and was not hurt about the legs. MT. Ketcham said that Cresceus' effort to lower the mile record over half mile track here Saturday. would be absolutely his last trial against time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-27
WILL NOT UNITE CASES.
Supreme Court Denies Motion Concern
 ing Giles aud Rogers Hearing.

Washington, October 26.-The supreme court of the United States today denied the motion made last Monday to unite the cases of Jackson M. Giles, attacking the validity of the suffrage provisions of the new Alabama constitution with the case of Dan Rogers. a murder case.
 The Giles cases were advanced to be heard on January 4. and the Rogers case also coming from Alabama, to be heard immediately after them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-27
Frosts in Belt Excite Liverpool.

Liverpool. October 2G-There was con- siderable excitement on the Liverpool ex- change today on rumors that frosts in the American cotton belt would probably result in the next cotton crop not ex- ceeding II 100000 bales. Prices jumped sev- eral points and anticlpations of Q squeeze" next summer were expressed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-27
Gamers, Demands Refu.ed

Chicago. October 26-The demands made by the 1000 canners employed in the Chi cago packing houses for an increase of 2A per cent in wages has been refused by the packers, who tonight notified the union tbat it would be improbable to offer any concessions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-27
Can Use Rifles If Necessary.

Ottawa, Ont, October 26-Lord Dundonald, major general commanding the militia, spoke on military affairs at the first luncheon of the Canadian club today He said that international councils there must be knowledge that behind all argument and conciiation there are the rifles of an armed and organized and patriotic people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-27
pepositors More Honef,,I.

Mexico City. October 2G-There is q more hopeful feeling among the deposi- tors of the International Bank and Trust company since the return of Manager Rice who has declared his belief that they will get their money. General opin- ion Is that he has worked for the good of the institution
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-27
Father Colbert Dead.

Atlanta, October 2G.-rhe Rev. Father Joseph Colbert. aged 53 years. one of the best known priests of the diocese of Sa- vannah died suddenly this evening at St. Joseph linhrmary of which he was chap lain. He has brother in Boston, where 1t is probable the interment will be.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-27
COLOMBIA STIRRED
 OVER ELECTIONS
EXPECTED ACTION REGARDING PANAMA CANAL Is DELAYED ON ACCOUNT OF SENATORS HAVING TO GET IN CAMPAIGN.

Paris, October 26.-Cable advices re- ceived here today from Bogota, Colombia, announce that the committee of examina- ton of the Colombian congress has re- ported adversely the bill declaring in- valid the extension of time granted the Panama Canal company. This committee also killed the resolution to demand from the United States $SO. 100000 and from the Panama Canal company s1o.0oo,000 addi- tional.
 A resolution has been enacted providing for the adjournment of the Colombian congress on November 14. There is pos sibility that resolution of some kind will pass congress regarding the action to be taken by the Colombian govern ment in canal matters, but the situation is complicated by the presidential elec- ton, which occurs in December. and the aspirations of the senatorial candidates.
 To Arrange Permanent Peace.
 La Liberdad Salvador. October 26.-The conferences of the delegates of the five Central American republics, Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Costa Rica, for the purpose of arranging the basis of permanent peace in Central America will begin tomorrow at Aca- julia, Salvador.
 Seventy Men Land.
 Washington. October 26.-The state de- partment today received a cablegram dated Panama today, saying that seventy men, supposed to be from Nicaragua, landed on the Atlantic coast a few miles from Colon yesterday. The government had sent troops to capture them. This is the only information of official character that has been received thus far at the department concerning the latest uprising reported from Colombia.
 To Submit Spanish Claims.
 Paris October 26.-Count De Perreti de IaRecia, the arbitrator of the French mixed commission at Caracas. has arrived here to submit to the definitive arbitration of the Spanish ambassador claims amounting to ss,000.000 which he and his Venezuelan colleague have been unable to settle. The French claims aggregated $16, 900. 900 of which sS,000,o0o was adjudicated. the claimants receiving $1,0oo0oo.
 Six Claims Recognized. N
 Caracas, Venezuela, October 26. The mixed Swedish commission to determine the validity of claims against Venezuela has rendered decisions on seven claims submitted to it, six of which were recog- nized and the other was refused. The to- tai of the claims presented, amounted to $72.se5; the awards made amounted to s34.- $50.
 Enemy Is Located.
 Panama, October 26.-The authorities here have received telegram which says the government forces which were ad- vancing upon the revolutionary band of seventy men landed at Catalonia about two weeks ago, had located the enemy and expected to engage them shortly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-27
Did Not Like His Popularity.

Delaware, O., October 2s.-The trial of Joseph Stout. the young farmer charged with assaulting Prince Lee, son of the Emperor of Korea. several months ago, came up for hearing in common pleas court here today. Stout pleaded guilty. Sentence was reserved. Stouts excuse for the assault was that he did not like the young mans popularity among the Amer ican girls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-27
--.'--~- New Counterfeit S5 Note.

Washington. October 2s.-The secret ser- vice has announced that discovery of q new counterfeit s5 note on the First Nat ional Bank of Lynn, M&s. It is a pho- tographic production
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-27
THE WEATHER.

. Washington, October 26-Forecast } for Alabama: Fair Tuesday and ; Wednesday; light to fresh northeast ; winds, shifting to southeast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-27
DOW|E KNOWS
 NOT HIS SIRE Declares That John Murray OOWie Was Not His Father TEARS FLOW DOWN HIS FACE
Revelation Was Made at the End of an Hours Trade Against the Press of
 New York-Reporter Called
 Yellow Dogs and Reptiles. M

New York, October 26.-In a broken voice, with tears streaming down his idce' and his body shaking with emotion. John Alexander Dowie stood on the platform In Madison Square Garden tonight before an audience of 10000 persons and an- nounced that in truth he was not the son of John Murray Dowie of Essex, Iowa. from whom he takes his patrimonic. but that his father was a British army of- hcer of high family by Scotch mar riage. He heaped villlfication and denun- citation upon John Murray Bowie, whom he declared had made his mother believe her marriage to Dowie's father was shameful, and the army officer having been taken away by his relatives his mother, in the first flush of her shame. had sought to give her son name by marrying John Murray Dowie.
 Tirade Against the Press.
 The revelation was made at the end of an hours tirade against the press or tnis city; it's treatment of his work and hlm- self. styling it a conspiracy of false hood;" denounced the reporters as vel low dogs, poisonous reptiles who have wrecked thousands of homes and broken thousands of hearts.
 He led up to the publication this morn ing of extracts of letters passing between himself and John Murray Dowie' indicat- ing Dowie's renunciation of the latter as a parent, and which were responsible for the general overseer's partial exposition of inc great secret of his life.
 Shouting at one moment in fit of vio- lent rage and vituperation at the news1 papers, MT Dowie would the next mod ment speak in the most gentle voice r. his mother and wife. The great audien3 was moved by his evident emotion. Wo# en w:at and at times bursts of applausc greeted his declarations.
 Man Tried to Blackmaii Him.
 Dowie announced that just one year ago he had addressed a meeting in Chi cago at which he told of attempt to blackmail him by a man writing from Boston who claimed to have certain let- ters which he passed between himself and John Murray Dowie.
 That man wrote me-" said Mir. Dowie, that the letter If published might cause me annoyance. and In the generosity of his heart, said that for $1000 he would turn them over to me instead of a Chi- cago newspaper. Garbled extracts from these letters were published in this city this morning. I challenge that paper to produce the original letters, what was printed being only misrepresentations, extracts, distorted quotations and large ly concoction, obtained either from the man who tried to blaclsmail me a year ago; gotten from John Murray Dowie by him at Essex, Iowa. or else John Murray Dowie. poor wicked man, so far lest to me- as to sell the letters of him who falsely said was his son. These letters have come here by robbery and sin deep CT and more wicked than the basest of all sins"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-27
He Says Southern Gar and Foundry Company Was Run
 on Very Loose Methods
CREDITORS APPEAR IN
 COURT AT CHATTANOOGA
Colonel Bush Asserts That Money Which Was Due the Defunct Con- cern Was Collected and Placed
 to Credit of Elliott Car Go.

Chattanooga, October 26.-The creditors of the Southern Car and Foundry company met this morning in the United States court President Jaequette did not appear for examination as he was expected to do. He sent a letter announcing his inability to be present, and asked that an examiner be appointed to take his statement in New York As his attendance cannot be forced under the provisions of the law. this course will probably be pursued
 Receiver Bush of Birmingham was present and made an incomplete verbal re- port on the condition of the company. say ing the receivers would probably be able to make a complete report by December | His statement contains some severe reflections upon the management of the company. Just prior to adjournment at noon the creditors took a vote as to whether or not the receivers should have a right to continue the operation of the plants of the company which resulted in 
 authorizing the continued operation pro- vided the receivers thought such course proper.
 Had Money on Hand.
 In continuing his testimony Receiver Bush stated that the books show and the testimony already taken shows, that when the credits of defunct concern were sought and used by the bankrupt corporation, it had money enough on hand to render such a course unnecessary. . He expressed the opinion that large amounts are due the estate of the bank rupt from Captain Elliott of Gadsden and his associates.
 He said that s10,000 which became due from the Illinois Car company was passed to the credit of the Elliott Car company. when the credit belonged to the Southern Car and Foundry company.
 He further stated that the Elliott Car company took possession of iron, etc, which in point of fact belonged to the bankrupt company and doled it out in the form of sales at market prices when the alleged sales were made.
 Irregular Methods. He said the Southern Car and Foundry company had no working capital Of con seouenee and its credit was greatly in- iured by irregular business methods
 According to the statement of Colonel Rnsh warehouse companies tags were at tached to large quantities of material ar ter the receivership of the Southern Car and Foundry company.
 He reported the results of operations under the receivership up to October 2S as amounting to S200,515.
 The miscellaneous receipts were report ed at s36s, 395.
 The contracts yet to be completed Will amount to S2f1, ,080. There remains to be paid for labor and material about S75.0o0.
 The open accounts receivable amount to about ITO. Payments made to re- ceiver s257, 111.S9 plus s1, ,765.76 on account of the return of premiums.
 Collected on accounts prior to receiver cni, g53 514 52
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-27
FIRST FALL OF SNOW.
Several Sections of the Country Now
 Covered With the White Mantle.

Altoona, Pa October 26.-The first snow storm of the season was experienced in Altoona and the surrounding country. An inch of snow covers the ground and the thermometer has dropped below % dou
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-27
Should Adjust Disputed Claims.

Colonel Bush stated that authority ought, in the interest of the estate, be given to the receiver to adjust disputed claims. They have on hand by estimate 4 100000 feet of pine and oak lumber prob ably worth s10 a thousand in the market Of scrap iron and other material there is about S1S7.000 worth. Miscellaneous material at three plants s36S05 Total expected from contracts to be completed s2i1 .0so To be paid out of this for labor and material S75,000
 There is much unmcumbered material worth about SiO.000 and "other stuff' worth perhaps $2b500. The bank balan- ces etc, amount to about s467,0O0.
 The apparent, though not actual profits of operations under the receivershp amount to about S50,OO0 But 1t was ex- plained that the operations of the re- ceivership have been and will be more in the way of preventing losses than making actual prfits, If the warehouse receipt holders are successful with their claims the S475,000 reported will be greatly reduced If not wiped out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-27
Depth of Two Inches.

Boston, Mass, october 26.-Snow fell for the first time this season in many states in New England, reaching depth of more than two inches in northern New tro,an.bira and Vermont
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-27
In New York.

New York, October 26.-The first snow fall of the season came this afternoon, when furries passed over Manhattan and Rrooklyn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-27

Mr. Bryan arose to his feet as MT. ctoddard concluded and the stiffness was ainost oppressive. He said in part:
 "It is incumbent on me to respond to so much of the argument as comes under ,ha head of fact. I wrote the letter that Aid beeause 1 believed that other causes tban law inspired him. There is no cause For secrecy in this will Mr. Stoddard seems to feel that everybody should have hesn invited in when the will was written. There is no evidence that MT. Bennett ever consulted me upon law matters. Our frieudship was personal. political and in the way of business.
 For the remainder of his speech MT Rrvan discussed MT. Bennett's return to New York, how he executed the will and Iaft it in safe deposit vault without al- teration three years. although he had every chance to make changes if he de- sired.
 Attorney Newton argued the law for MT. Rrvans contentious. Judge stoddard then moved that the sealed letter and the clause in the will relating to it, be disre- garded in probating the will.< Decision was reserved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-27
To Submit Spanish Claims.
Enemy Is Located.

Panama, October 26.-The authorities here have received telegram which says the government forces which were ad- vancing upon the revolutionary band of seventy men landed at Catalonia about two weeks ago, had located the enemy and expected to engage them shortly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-27
Arrange Permanent Peace.

La Liberdad, Salvador October 26.-The conferences of the delegates of the five Central American republics, Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Costa Rica, for the purpose of arranging the basis of permanent peace in Central America will begin tomorrow at Aca- jutla Salvador
The Tomahawk., 1903-06-25
GRATEFUL, HAPPY WOMEN
Thank Pe-ru-na for Their
Recovery After Years of
Suffering.

Miss Muriel Arnitage, SO Green
wood Ave, Detroit, Mich, District
Organizer of the Royal Templars of
Temperance, in arecentletter, says:
81 think that a woman naturally
shrinks from making her troubles
public, but restored health has
meant so much to me that l feel
for the sake of other suffering
women it is my duty to tell what
Peruna has done for me.
II suffered for five years with
uterine Irregularities, which
brought on hysteria and made mo
a physical wreck. I tried doctors
from the different schools of medi-
cine, but without any perceptible
change in my condition. In my
despair called on an old nurse,
who advised me to try Peruna, and
promised good results if I would
persist and take it regularly. I
thought this was the least could
do and procured a bottle. knew
as soon as began taking it that it
was affecting me differently from
anything had used before, and SO
I kept on taking it. kept this up
for six months, and steadily gained
strength and health, and when I
had used fifteen bottles consid-
cred myself entirely cured. | am
a grateful, happy woman to-day"
Muriel Armitage.
The Tomahawk., 1903-06-25
A Maryland wondor.'

Upper Cross Roads, Nd, June l5th.-
Never in the history Of medicine in this
state has anything created such SEN
sation by its marvellous cures of the most
extreme cases as Dodd's Kidney Pills.
This wonderful medicine seems to know
no limit in its wonder working power.
Long-standing cases that have defed tho
most expert medical treatment seem to
yield easily to this new conqueror of dis
ease.
Hundreds have testified to the virtue
of Dodd's Kidney Pills. They tell of Sc
we're cases of Rheumatism, Lumbago,
Backache, Female Trouble, Nervous Dis
eases and even Dropsy, Diabetes and,
Brights Disease cured by this medicine.
Among those who have been benefited
may be mentioned Mrs. John Cooney OF
this place.
Mrs. Cooney says:
II believe Dodd's Kidney Pills the best
remedy ever known for Kidney Trouble
and weak back.
'They are without exception the best
medicine I have ever used.
II will always praise them highly, for
I know that they are good"
Mrs. Cooney is only one of many who
say of Dodd's Kidney Pills:
'"The most wonderful remedy we ever
heard Of .
The Tomahawk., 1903-06-25
Female Weakness is Pelvic
C,atarrh.
Always Half Sick are the Women
Who Have Pelvic Catarrh.

Catarrh of any organ, if allowed to
progress, will affect the whole body.
Catarrh without nervousness is very
rare, but pelvic catarrh and nervous
ness go hand in hand.
What is so distressing sighta poor
half-sick, nervous woman, suffering
from the many almost unbearable symp-
toms of pelvic catarrh? She does not
consider herself i'll enough to 60 to bed,
but she is far from being able to do her
work without the greatest exhaustion.