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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23
American Cardinal Returns from
 His Long Trip Abroad
PLEASED WITH THE NEW POPE
Says If a Change Is Made By the Church In It's Attitude Towards the Government of Italy 1t
 Will Be Gradual.

New York, September 22.-Cardinal Gibbons arrived here today on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse. A delegation of priests and laymen from Baltimore went down the bay on a revenue cutter to well come him home. Heading the delegation were the Rev pr. D. J. Stafford of Washington and the Rev B. Singleton of Baltimore and R. B. Tibbett of Balti- more, supreme president of the Cath olic Benevolent Legion. It was originally arranged that Cardinal Gibbons would go directly from the pier to Baltimore. The plans were modified, however, on &C., count of the annual convention of Odd Fellows now in progress in Baltimore. The cardinal will remain in this city guest at the home of Mrs. Keeley of Brooklyn until Friday, when he will ac- company the delegation to Baltimore.
 Cardinal Gibbons Talks.
 When the welcoming party boarded tht Kaiser Wilhelm off quarantine, MT. Tib- bett made an address of welcome, to which the cardinal briefly responded. saying in part: T have reason to believe that the Catholic Benevolent Legion does hold me in that regard, which I have just he7s assured, for I have been as- 2 NO. Avitti1 the legion during the en- 2 fNn. 10t fsfnnFl archepiscopaI sav e-ae t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23
BRITAIN TURNING
 FROM FREE TRADE
ARTHUR ELLIOT, FINANCIAL SEC RETARY OF BRITISH TREAS URY, HAS RESIGNED ON Ac. COUNT OF HIS VIEWS.

London, September 22.-Arthur Elliot, who has just resigned the financial sec- retaryship of the treasury because of his disagreement with Premier Balfours fis- cal views. writing to one of his consti- tuents in Durham City, says he Is in com plete agreement with the free trade views of ex-Chancellor of the Exchequer Ritchie, who found it impossible to hold office any longer in government which is tending steadily towards policy of protection. He would not retain office without an entire loss of self respect. The time has arrived. he continues. when the electors must decide for or against the policy of taxing imports of food, which, though deferred for the moment, will be the ultimate issue.
 Regarding retaliation and fiscal free dom, MT Elliott agrees with Premier Balfour's pamphlet that the government arise on their merits and take such ac- tion as 1t considers right, subject to the approval of parliament.
 Premier Balfour is apparently meeting with considerable difficulty in the task of reconstructing his cabinet. It is stated that MT. Wyndham has been offered the choice of several portfolios, but has de- cded to remain as chief secretary for Ireland.
 Owing to the decision the fifth and sixth army corps of War Secretary Brodrlcks s reform scheme shall not be constituted through the lack of necessary recruits. It is reported that General Hunter, who was nominated for the command of the Sixth corps, is to be transferred to India to command either the Bombay or Madras district. This has led to renewed rumor that Gen. Hunter win succeed Lord Kitchener as commander in chief in India, and that the latter will be called home to succeed MT. Brodrick as secreta- ny of war.
 All this. however, is merely speculation. Much public feeling has been displayed against appointing MT. Brodrick to the India office and 1t is believed that the difficulty centers in providing a secretary of war and a secretary for India.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23

N WASHINGTON, September 22.-Pres-
 IVY ident whitmore of the stereo-
 typers' and Electrotypers union of this city made statement today to the effect that his opposition to the Gen. tral Labor resolutions sent to President Roosevelt in the Miller case was individ- ual and not as representing the union. He says he went to the executive council meeting to present it verbally. but that President Gompers. president of the Fed eration of Labor, refused to discuss the case. MT. whitmore said that the stereo- typers' union is not and will not be in- volved in the controversy. The executive council of the Federation of Labor re- stunned it's sessions today.
 No formal consideration was given the Miller case at this mornings session of the executive council, the meeting being devoted mainly to adjusting disputes be- tween subordinate organizations. It is pointed out that while an official copy of the resolutions of the Central Labor union was forwarded by that body to the federation last night, the local Bookbind- CTS union No. f. which expelled Miller from its membership. has not reported the matter to the federation. It was asserted today that this Is a condition precedent to formal consideration of the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23

1 tives, chosen to represent the state in the | congress which assemblies on the first Monday in December next.
 Of these representatives nine are demo- crats and one is republican.
 The fact that Chief Justice Fuller sat at Richmond with District Judge Edmund Waddill, Jr., when the matter was first called up on a motion for a temporary injunction, and that the chief justice ac- quiesced in the decision of the district judge, which was adverse to the plain tiffs who then appealed, Is regarded in Virginia as indicative of the outcome of the matter when it comes up before the supreme court of the United States for a final hearing.
 One of the cases Is an application for board of canvassers from awarding the congressional certificates. The cognate case is on an application for a writ of prohibition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23
VlRGlNlA'S SUFFRAGE
 CASE SOON TO BE HEARD
BY PATTERSON sTEALEY.

Washington, D. C., September 22.-(Spe- cial.)-Attorney General William A. An derson of Virginia, has begun the prepa- ration of his brief to be submitted to the United States supreme court next month in the now celebrated cases brought by the negroes of the state, through John s. Wise. of New York, formerly a repre- sentative at large from this state to test the Virginia suffrage law embodied in the new constitution.
 There are two of these cases, one an ac- tion at law and the other suit in equity, both having the same purpose, which is sought to be accomplished by different le- gal processes. The effort on the part of those suing is to restrain the state board of canvassers from awarding certificates of election to ten Virginia representa-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23
TAX MORE THAN DOUBLED.
Atlantic Coast Line Assessment Stands
 as Fixed by Comptroller.

Atlanta. September 22.-The Atlantic Coast Lines franchise tax returns has been more than doubled by the arbitrators and the assessment of the tangible prop erty of the road stands practically as fixed by the comptroller general of the state.
 The return made by the railroad placed valuation of sS.099.36O on the property owned by the railroad in Georgia. The comptroller general ffr==:sseed- to accent this return and assessed the property at S12,- 913.471- The question was then given over for settlement to a board of arbitration. The report of the board of arbitration has placed the valuation at s10,649,9S6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23
Judge Hargis Is Silent.
HAS SAVED U. s. $51,ooo.
Rejection of Recent Bids for Money
 Order Supplies Saves Much.

Washington, September 22.-The rejec- tion of the recent bids for the money or der supplies outside of the blank money order forms recently contracted for has made a saving of S51 900 to the govern ment for the next four years, the new bids which have Just been received ag- gregating 1,OOO as against s232.OO the total amount under the bids which First Assistant Postmas aster General Wynne re- gently rejected as excessive. The present total also is said to be 5000 less than the total paid under the expiring contract for the same supplies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23
DEADLOCK IS uNBRoKEN.
Bridge Workers Union Committee Is
 Having Some Trouble.

Kansas City, Mo-, September 22.-Late tonight the credentials committee ap- pointed by President Buchanan of the International Bridge and Iron Structural workers are stlll in session. not having broken the deadlock which 1t developed soon after beginning it's works at noon.
 Just what question the committee Is trying to settle is problematlcal, but it is believed the seating of Sam Parks and his friends of the rival delegation from New York, is the most serious difficulty which the committee has to contend with. It is confidently believed that the creden- tial committee will be ready to report when the convention meets in the morn ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23

The number of bales In each state fol- lows:
 Alabama, ginneries in operation, 243; total commercial bales, 1914.
 Arkansa 12 ginneries; total commercial bales IT.
 Florida, 60 ginneries; total commercial bales 5S2.
 Georgia. 4sO ginneries; total commercial bales 62S3.
 Indian Territory. glnneres; total com mercial bales, 4.
 Louisiana. II ginneries; total conner cial bales, AS 4 Mississippi. Al ginneries total comme [, cial bales, 3S4
 North Carolina, 35 ginneries; total eve, mercial bales, 112 woe South Carolina, 254 ginnerles: total col.-.a mercial bales 1884 -h Cs Tennessee, 1 ginnery; total comHfsr !. bales 1. io.. ar Texas, $50 ginneries; total comme ?, av bales 6761. 9ti Kansas. Kentucky, Missouri. Oklahoms.. and Virginia, no ginneries reported in op- eration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23
THE GEORGETOWN RUN DOWN.
Buffalo Boat sustains an Injury That
 Will Cost $1o,ooo.

Norfolk, Va. September 22.-The steam CT Georgetown of Buffalo. N Y., while lying In the stream near Lambert's Point, was run down today by the tug Salisbury and sustained damage to her port bow that will probably amount to s1o,OOo.
 The Georgetown was placed in a berth at the pier where temporary repairs are being made. The steamer will continue her voyage as soon as the repairs are completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23
Judge Campbell Resigns.

Knoxville. Tenn, September 22-Judge H. Tyler Campbell of Bristol, Tenn. has resigned his position as assistant to At torney General Knox to which he was appointed few months ago. The position kept him on the road a great deal. which was objectionable to him. Judge Campbell was the republican candidate for governor at the last election in this state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23
First Creditors Meeting.

Chattanooga, Tenn. September 22-The first creditors meeting in the bankruptcy proceedings against the Southern Car and Foundry company was held before Referee Grayson and the following trustees in bankruptcy were appointed for the con cern: Thomas c. Bush. Birmingham; Thomas A. Gillespie. Orange, N. J.; o. l.. Hurlburt, Chattanooga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23
Training Ship Aground.

-NewInndon. Conn. -Senternher s2.rhc, United States training ship Alliance Is aground at Race Rock. The ship went upon the rock late this afternoon. and although she is ap9arentiy hard and fast she is in no danget. The sea is smooth and unless there Is a sudden change in weather conditions the ship will be safe ly fioated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23
Election in Richmond.

Richmond, Va, September 22.-The first election under the new democratic legal ized primary plan was held here today, candidates for the assembly from Rich mond being chosen. The vote was very light, amounting to about 5000 only, and the feature of the outcome is the defeat of the two candidates who were particu- larly regarded as representing the anti 1iouor element
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23
Jockey Club Officials Confer.

St. Louis. September 22.-A conference of the Hot Springs Jockey club officials was held in this city today. It was decided to present a formal application on Mon- day. October 4. to the Western Jockey club for dates and license. The dates asked for will be from January 1 to March 20, inclusive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23
LETT IS GIVEN HEATH PENAL LTY ] noints on spots with iee ats on near and ? to I lN'f sss-s,, however We
 Nlvanee O Jury Returns Verdict cii'i,i' u Guilty Causing Surprise PRISONER TAXES II CALMLY 
Attorney Blanton Will Ask for New Trial on Grounds of Absent Wit nesses, Absent Counsel and
 Erroneous Rulings.

Cynthiana, Ky, September 22.-After a trial lasting eight days the jury in the case of Curtis Jett charged with the mur- der of Town Marshal Thomas Cockrill at Jackson, Ky. July 21. 1902, at 51O this afternoon rendered a verdict of guilty, and fixed the punishment at death.
 The jury retired at 2:44 p. m When the jury entered the court room after agree ing on a verdict quiet reigned for few moments Jett's mother had gone away earlier under the impression that no ver- dict would be reached. and the verdict of death. coming about two hours after the jury was out, was a surprise to every one in the courtroom The reading of the verdict did not affect Jett, but his brotfor was very much distressed. His mouth quivered and he slowly turned pale. Just previous to the jury reaching an agreement, Judge Osborne, thinking that they would not reach verdict, sent for them, intending to call off the session for the rest of the day. But the jury sent back word that an agreement had been reached and that 1t would be ready to report finding to the court within five minutes.
 Jury Was Unanimous.
 Elijah Mckinney served as foreman of the jury and after the delivering of the verdict to the court, the jury was boiled. The death sentence was then read to Jett by Clerk T. J. Robinson. after which he was given over to the custody of the deputy sheriffs. Colonel Blanton, Jetts lawyer, will file motion for new trial tomorrow morning, and if the motion Is overruled. he will appeal the case to the Court of Appeals at Frankfort, Ky.
 This has been the second trial of Curtis Jett on the charge of murder. In his first trial fsSg the murder- Of l }, Ne cum. at jackson, Ky. Jett and Thomas White were sentenced to life Imprisonment.
 Attorney Blanton stated tonight that he will move for a new trial on Thursday on the grounds of absent witnesses, absent counsel and erroneous rulings. Sentence will then be passed on Jett and his at- torney will be allowed until the November term to file his bill of evidence for the appeal.
 
 to say that he has nothing to confess and he will make no confession.
 The jurors agreed among themselves not to divulge the proceedings in the jury room One juror. however, stated that for four ballots eleven jurors voted for the death penalty, and one for life sen- tence. All agreed on the fifth ballot
 Judge Hargs Is Silent
 Jackson, Ky, September 22.-Judge James Hargis tonight refused to make statement in regard to the infiction of the death penalty against his nephew, Curtis Jett. Relatives and intimate friends of J. B. Marcum express great satisfaction. People not directly connect ed with the case, avoid talking for publi- cation. The verdict, however, was anx- iously awaited here. the scene of the Mar cum and CoclSrill assasslnations, for which Jett is convicted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23
TOM STACY IS CAPTURED.
Man Who Escaped From Louisiana
 Penitentiary Caught in Mass.

Gardener. Mass, September 2.-Chief of Police w. P. Allen today captured Tom Stacy, who escaped from the Louisiana state penitentiary at Baton Rouge. The man admitted his identity. He had a re- yoIver fully loaded in his belt He said he would have used 1t on his captor if he had got a chance
 Stacy was sent to the penitentlary Jan uary 25, 1901, on a twelve years sentence for burglary and larceny. He escaped with two negroes on July 25 and has since been free.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23
Policeman Not Guilty.

Morristown. Pa, September 22.-After being out fifty minutes the jury in the trial of Harry McSlmoyle, a former coal and iron policeman, charged with the murder at Nesquehoming Carbon county. of Patrick Sharpe, striker. during the coal strike last year, brought in verdict this afternoon of not guilty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23
Hridqe Foreman Killed.

Topeka, Kas., September 22.-Frank Hammond of this city. general foreman of the iron bridge works of the Santa Fe road, was killed at Elk Falls, Kas.. this afternoon. He was aiding in the work on the bridge when he slipped and fell thirty feet to his death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23
WEATHER FORECAST.

Washington. September 22.--Fore- cast for Alabama: Fair Wednes- day and Thursday; light to fresh north to northeast winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23
BOLD BANDITS ROB TRAIN IN MISSOURI
DETAcH ENGINE AND EXPRESS CARS FROM REST OF TRAIN AND BLOW OPEN THE SAFE WITH DYNAMITE.

Kansas City, Mo-, September 22-A special to the Times from St. Joseph, Mo-, says:
 Four masked men at 10 o'clock tonight held up west-bound Burlington and Mis- souri River train No. fl, five miles north of this city. The safe in the express car was dynamited and the car wrecked. Off, ficials of the road say that the safe con tained but little money. Other reports say that it contained from 5000 to $1o,- 900 in money. Everything in the safe was taken and the men escaped in the dark ness with horses. A posse was organized and is in pursuit of the bandits Not a single shot was fired. The train was stop ped by means of a red light. The engine and express car were uncoupled from the balance of the train and backed half mile farther on, where it was dynamited.
 The train was in charge of Conductor Harvey, who hurried to the city and gave the alarm. The officers lost no time in organizing and making the start It was necessary for the entire train to be brought back to the city and a new train made which left at 1 o'clock.
 According to the meagre reports re- ceived from the scene of the hold up at midnight, the instant the train was stopped two of the robbers climbed into the engine and with drawn weapons com peled the engineer and fireman to obey orders. One of the men uncoupled the engine and express car from the balance of the train. The party then climbed into the cab and the engine and cars were run up the track. The explosion followed. As soon as the safe was dyna- mited, the men rushed to the wrecked car It is asserted they did not get cent as a result. The train was loaded with passengers for the west and the hold up created a panic.
 Another Story.
 Kansas City, Mo. September 22.--An- other story Is to the effect that the mes senger commenced shooting but was quickly overpowered, after which the rob bers turned their attention to the safe. A charge of dynamite was placed against the door and exploded. The safe door was blown off. but in the explosion one of the robbers was badly hurt Passengers on the cars. hearing the noise, rushed out of the day coaches and to the express car. The robbers. seeing that there were too many men to attack, fled into the fields along the track and escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-23

WASHINGTON. September 22.-Pres- U ident Whitmore of the stereo- typers' and Electrotypers' union
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-06-29
AS THE CHINESE SEE Us.
The Caucasian Is Regarded by Them
as They Are Regarded
by u.

1t IS good for us TO remember that
we of the western races, who call
ourselves civilized, and sometimes
force oar civilization on the east,
are regarded by some eastern na-
tions as barbarians. Mr.. W. A. Pick
erine writes il his book, Pioneer
ing III rormosa, an account Of a
visit to a Chinese gentlemen. AT
though Mr., Pickering tells Of their
conversation from his own point q
view. one can also see The point OF
view of the Chinaman.
What perplexed him most about
Europeans. or "barbarians.' as he
quite innocently called as. WAS our
amazing energy. Why should we
trouble ourselves SO mFch. and take
so much pains about anything on
earth? To the phleglnatic literary
Chinaman this was lneomprehensi-
bic. Was anything worth such fuss
and bother? We rad at great risk
and difficulty made aa expedition in
to the interior q see the ab 'ig9nal
tribes. What was the good going
to see sayages7
unfolded the mysteries of steam
as a propeller. ] told them Of our
machinery. They seemed not to be
impressed. some Of them had seen
and Travelled on a steamer. Yes. but
that was not much; to invent these
material things, was that worthy Of
mans inseilect2 such novelties
we're merely mechanical.
! told them somewhat Of the stars,
Of on scientific cor illusions. This
appealed more TO them. Then | quot
ed t. them passage from their own
sacf q classics. they approved OF
me.
Later as I lay wakeful on my bed,
| I heard. through the thin paper par
titions. my host and cronies consid-
ering their strange visitors.
"Strange creatures. these barbara
ansin
! "As indeed they are"
.Fhas kl ling (Piekering). he's a
+ strange hara ian. Where did he
/ learn q speak the language Of men
4 tChinessl q
He' CLEVER Tor a barbarian. Hes
slmost 3 msn."
He vas nai the eyes of man
/ They are round like the rest of ths
nimais; not inrued up at the cor
aes. as We men have them"
Wen. be IS a clever barbarian
/ and tie discussion ended.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-06-29

N Indish territory Is full, heap
"a rounded measure Of God's
blessings. An extension Of her
boundaries would dissipase her
richness. Il il twenty. five times
larger than Rhode Island; yet the
advocates Of single statehood
have the mendacity to compare
the two areas. is fifteen times
larger than Deleware. 1t 10 as
large as the combined areas OF
Connecticut, New Jersey, Massa.
ebusests and New Hampshire,
with one thousand square miles
10 spare. Il is more than two
thirds the size Of the great state
of Ohio, With its four million
population, including Mark Han
ma Ii is nearly two thirds the
size Of the Empire state OF New
York. the lair Of the Tammany
tiger. lie population already ex'
caada that Of twelve states Of the
Union. Il is not III the semi arid
or DR. .th regior of the west, but
would he If tackled onto Oklahoma.
Il has no blizzards or hot winds,
but would have il the counsel Of
she single statehood boomer pre-.
vailed. Itis big enough, it has
resource enough, it has democrats
enough to insure lie success as .
separate and independent state.
Il has coal enough at South Nc
Alsster alone to knock the spots
ont Of the sun. It has iron ore
enough TO gisSle the earth with a
band OF steel AZ large as the rings
around Saturn, and water enough
10 tiood the canals Of Mars. LII
i've hundred thousand people de
mand the right to plsnt their own
particular star on the blue back
ground Of the Gag Of the Union. =
Eufaula Journal,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-06-29

The game between CRANKY aud
vinita played yesterday on the Vini-
IA diamond was above the ayeFge
The score was Z to in favor Of Vini-
ia. The players were quiet and well
behaved from start to hnish, aud
good feeling prevailed. VinIta play
ed the best ball throughout, notwith'
standing the fact that two Of her
sregularsn we're absent, Lemon
caught a good game; Peck Reamer
made d clever pickup OF grass cutter
with left hand. Henderson played Q
pretty game, covering the ground De-
tween third aud second. The bat
ting was not very heavy on either
side
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-06-29
constipated Bowels

To have good health, the body should
be kept in laxative condition, and the
bowels moved at least once a dvy,so that
all the poisonous wastes are expelled
daily. Mr.. G L Edwards, I42 n. Main
St Wichita, Kansas, writes: Il have used
Herbine tc regulate the liver and bowels
for the past ten years, and found it a
reliable remedy" sec at Peoples Drug
store dw