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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
LEvEE BOARD GETS TO WORK.
Mass of Matters to Be Handled By the
 Mississippi Commission.

St. Louis, Mo, June 26.-After hear ing all of the arguments presented by representatives of the various levee boards, the Mississippi river commis- sion today settled down to active work for the consideration of the mass of matter which has been offered, and to formulate the report which will be sub mitted to the secretary of war.
 No announcement will be made by the commif sion in advance of the off cial report.
 Strong efforts have been made to prevail on the members of the com mission to authorize immediately the improvements and to make allotments on the supposition that congress would stand by its act in appropriating money in advance.
 Farmers and business men from the lower river districts have shown to the commission that 1t would be unwise to hold back the levee work to wait on appropriations, for the reason that the levees and property of all those resid- ing in the valley would be imperilled by delay, and it was believed the re- port of the commission would recom- mend nearly all that had been asked for and possible to grant.
 A serious question arises in the letting of contracts in advance of the time for which appropriations are available, but 1t has been shown to the commission by many able attorneys that the step would be legal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
CORNELL IS DISCHARGED.
Man Who Was Arrested Is cheered as
 He Leaves Court Room.

Wilmington. Del, June 25.--Arthur Cor nell of Hartford City, who was arrested on a charge of manslaughter in connec- ton with the lynching of George White last Monday night, was given a hearing before Magistrate Hollis today Cor nell was represented by ex-Congressman L. Irving Handy and Sylvester Townsend, Jr., and Attorney General Ward repre- sented the state.
 The witnesses for the state were Detec- tive Francis, Chief of Police Black and Warden Meserve of the county work house. The former testified that he heard a man named Saunders say in a saloon that Cornell was at the lynching and was one of the men imported for he purpose.
 Chief Black and Warden Meserve tes- tified that they recognized Cornell as one of those who were at the workhouse when the doors were broken open and White taken out. Meserve testified that Cornell told him You better give up the keys and save the expense.'
 The defendants witnesses were a num- Der of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, which body is holding a carnival at Shellpot park, near here. this week. They said that he was at the carnival during Monday afternoon and evening, and stayed there until 1t closed at midnight, when they returned With nm 10 Whining ton. This precluded the possibility of his reaching the worl1house during the proceedings there. although it is not de- nied that he went out with others and saw part of the lynching proceedings.
 Attorney General Ward asked that Cor nell be held In bail for trial, but Magis- trate Hollis decided that there was no evidence to warrant any such action and dismissed the defendant
 Cornell was greeted with loud cheers as he left the courtroom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
SELMA
Through Freight DeraIIed-Heavy
 Ralns Play Havoc.

Selma, June 8-(Special. )-Through freight Mo- 17s, which left Selma about daylight this morning, was derailed about half mile this side of Boguichitto creek, and three coal cars and the caboose badly wrecked. The caboose turned entirely over and one of the trainmen had his arm broken and his leg sprained.
 The Southern train from Akron had to back from Marion Junction to the scene sengers to the city that were on the Mo- bile train, leaving that city at a. m.
 The precipitation of rain for the past forty-eight hours in Selma has been 4SO inches. Last night and yesterday evening a heavy rain and hall storm occurred, accompanied by an electric display that was not relished by the timid.
 The heavy rains of night before last and yesterday morning played havoc with the excursionists on the Southern rail- way who left Mobile at I o'clock in the morning bound for Selma.
 The train was due to reach here about p. m, and 1t was variously reported from an hour to several hours late. It finally reached the city with about sev- enty-five passengers at quarter to four o'clock this morning. The passengers state that they had an enjoyable time notwithstanding the delay. which was caused by a washout between Pine Hill and Stafford
 R. B. Hardy of soapstone, Southside. was in the city today. MT Hardy state es that his neighbors and himself feel ap- prehensive over the continued rains. Grass is already in the crops and the rain will make it flourish like a green bay tree, and the fear is that 1t cannot be successfully coped with unless the rains stop at once. The rainfall has been unprecedented for this time of the year, and while 1t does not hurt the corn or oat crop, the latter having about been gathered, it may play havoc with king cotton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
FUNERAL TODAY IF
 JUDGE WILKINSON Conducted from St. Mary's-on- the-HighIandS at 2i3O ATTORNEYS TO BE PRESENT Honorary and Active PalI-5earers Have Been Appolnted-The Inter
 ment Will Be In Oak
 Hill Cemetery.
ATTORNEYS TO BE PRESENT

Funeral services over the remains of the late Hon. William W. wilkerson, senior judge of the City court, who died suddenly Thursday night at his residence from a stroke of apoplexy, will be con ductsd this afternoon at 2S0 o'clock from St. Mary's-on-the-H Highlands. The Rev. J. W. Canty Johnson will conduct the services.
 The interment will follow in Oak Hin cemetery.
 The Jefferson County Bar association will attend the funeral in body. going both to the church and to the cemetery. At a meeting of the association held yes- terday afternoon in the Circuit room this was decided upon. and several committees were appointed to draw up suitable reso- lutions. arrange for floral design and to watch at the bier of the deceased.
 The active pall-bearers for the funeral will be D. H. Cabaniss. R. N. Rhodes, ]. s. Gillespie, A. O. Lane, ". s. Lowell, Thomas Warrington, H. c. Miller and John London
 The honorary escort will be Judge II. A. Sharpe, Judge A. A. Coleman, Judge c. A. 5enn, Judge J. c. Carmichael, Judge s. E. Greene, Judge D. A. Greene Judge N B. Feagin Judge B. c. Jones of the City court of Bessemer. Captain John White, William A. Walker and A. G. Smith.
 At the meeting of the bar association yesterday afternoon Capt W. c. Ward presided. On motion 6 committee of five, consisting of E. K. Campbell. E. H. Caba- miss, J. J. Banks, John C. Carmichael and Augustus Benners. was appointed to draft suitable resolutions on the death of Judge Wilkerson. The committee Is to report at meeting of the association to be held next Tuesday morning at e:3O o'clock in the Circuit court room. The resolutions will be spread on the records of the various courts of Birmingham, all of which adjourn on Tuesday.
 A committee of three, consisting oR John W. Tomlinson. s. L. Weaver and A G. Smith was appointed to get floral design.
 Six Of the young members of the bar were appointed as an honorary guard to sit up with the remains from the time of the meeting until the funeral this after noon. The guard consists of Forney Johnston, s. P. Bradley Frank s White, Henry Howze, John c. Forney and George P Bondurants.
 All the courts except one division of the Criminal court will be closed all day today in order that those connected with them may attend the funeral of Judge Wilkerson. It is probable there will be no session of the Criminal court this af- ternoon. and that 1t will be adjourned from dinner until court hour on Monday morning. Judge FeagIn will close the police court afternoon.
 All the courts were closed yesterday with the exception of the Criminal court where the Havis trial Is being conducted The police court was closed at noon.
 On the door of the city court room crepe was hanging in honor of the judge who had presided over it for so many years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
LIGHT WEIGHT SEED
 PUT UP BY NELLIS
IN THE CONTRACT SUIT BEFORE COURT OF CLAIMS AFFIDAVIT IS FILED MAKING SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST CONTRACTOR.

Washington, June 26.--In the NelIis seed contract suit before the Court of Claims an affidavit by Charles Kingsley of Falls Church, Va. has been made public, all leging that A. c. Nellis of New York, who had the contract for furnishing seed ready for the distribution to the govern ment two years ago. directed that no books were to be kept, and that the pack ages should be light weight. The legal representatives of Nellis are suing for the payment of s1sOOO which Secretary Wilson withheld from the contract pay ment for alleged non-performance of con- tract. The full amount of the contract was sl0s,00 Secretary Wilson said to- night that the $lSOOO was withheld as the result of an inquiry into the work of the contractor at the time, and that the government Is still in possession of Nellis bond for sS5,00O. Mir. Wilson said that he had directed that the seed con tract and It's execution be probed to the bottom, and that the investigation has not implicated anyone in the govern ments employ.
 The distributing machines used by NeI- liss, he said, failed to do satisfactory work, and caused serious delay in the annual seed distribution, and great rush of work subsequently,. making 1t inn possible for the government inspectors to see all that was being done.
 Kingsley was foreman for Nellis and his affidavit says that no record books were kept showing the amount of seeds received In bulk; that he had suggested the keeping of such books. but Nellis said he did not want them kept. Kings ley says that these books were kept un- der former seed distributions. He charges that great portion of the seeds was put up in lightweight packages, that Nellis instructed him to notify the employees en- gagged in putting up this seed to let the weights run light, and that he knows that these instructions were followed. Kingsley also charges that Nellis told him that he did not know how many seeds he sent out, and that beet seeds were put up at the rate of 30 packages to the pound, though the contract called for 64 packages to the pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
- Receivers for Leather Mills.

Atlanta, Ga, June 26.-Judge New man. in the United States court here today, appointed Thomas H. Northern Northen and Peter G. Grout receivers of the Allen Mills company, corpora tion capitalized at $30,000, with offices in New Orleans, Chicago, Atlanta and other cities. The concern manufactures saddlery and other leather goods. A petition in involuntary bankruptcy was filed in the United States court by To- cal creditors. The schedule of liabili- ties and assets has not yet been made public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
LYNcHlNa IN GEORGIA.
Three Murderers Taken From Jall at Newton, oa., and Hanged.


 Albany, Ga, June 26.--Three ne, groes, Garfield Mccoy, George McKin- ney and Wiley Anette, were taken from jail at Newton, Baker county, twenty one miles south of here, and lynched last night.
 The three men were in jail for kill ing s. F. Bullard, white man, who was called in to quell row at negro dance near his house one night last week. The mob went to the jailor's house and told him they had another prisoner to lock in jail. When the jailor reached the jail door with his keys the mob rushed upon him and overpowered him.
 The three negroes were taken mile from town. hung to tree and riddled Win bullets. A fourth negro in jail for the murder of another negro was not disturbed. All is quiet today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
Consolidation Forbidden.

St. Louis, June 26.-Maj Thomas Casey, United States engineer in charge of river Improvements at St. Louis, received instructions today from the war department in Washington to in- vestigate the published charges that Merchants bridge is part of the St. Louis Terminal Railway association in violation of the act of congress author izing the bridge, which forbids its con solidation with any other bridge and empowers the secretary of war to take charge of 1t whenever such consolida- ton is known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
Battle on Quaker Gap.

Winston-Salem, N. O., June 26--A fight occurred today on top of Quaker Gap mountain, in Stokes county. There were three or more persons on each side and a number of shots were ex- cnanged. Captain King was killed and one or two others seriously wounded. Deputy Sheriff Smith was knocked down with hoe by Russell Jones. King was shot by John Rhodes, who was arrested and committed to jail. The trouble was the result of an old feud between neighbors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the HlIou.

"The Late Mir. Brown" was much bet ter last night than on the opening night. Then the actors were hardly familiar with their lines and work, but last night they were perfectly at home, and lines which went without laugh on the open ing night were received with long and continued applause. z
 There will be matinee this afternoon at 2:S0 o'clock, and tonight the last pro- duction of the piece will take place. Next week the company will produce Lost Twenty-four Hours"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
EXCURSION RATES
To Boston, Mass, and Return Via tha
 Southern Railway.

Account annual meeting First Church of Christ, Scientist. Southern railway will sell round-trip tickets to Boston, Mass, June 25 26 and 27 at rate one fare plus s2 %, for the round trip. Tickets limited July g. By depositing tickets with 1cint agent. and by paying a fee of 50. cents, an extension of final return limit may be obtained to leave Boston not later than August 1. 1903.
 Detailed information cheerfully fur nished upon application at passenger of- flee, Morris Hotel building. Telephone 617. J. c. LUsK.
 6-15-13t District Passenger Agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
Two Great PIays.

.'confusion' and Young Mrs. Win throp' will form the bill for next week by the Weston Darlington Stock company at East Lake. If all reports are true, confusion" is the most side-splitting farce that the English stage has ever brought forth. It is a big hit everywhere 1t is produced. It is one roar from cur tain to curtain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
Another Lynchina.

Memphis. June 26.-A special to the commerciai-Appeal from Jonesvilie. La. says:
 News reached here today of the lynch ing of Lamb Whitely. a negro, on the Smithland plantation in Concordia parish. Whitely assaulted white man and a mob took him to the woods and riddled his body with bullets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
Jones Murder Case Argued.

Wilson, N. C., June 26.-Today has been consumed in argument in the Jones murder trial Messrs. Uzzell for the state, James H. Pou and John E. Woodward for the defense, have con sumed the day with the arguments. The end of the case is now in sight, there remaining only one speech, that of F. s. Spruill, for the state, and Judge Shaw's charge. The case will reach the fury tomorrow afternoon and a verdict is predicted by night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
CANDY MEN. PAID POODLE.
Had to Raise s25oo to Defeat the Pure
 Candy Bill.

St. Louis June 26.-Boodling in connec- tion with the candy bill was the sub ject of Investigation before the grand jury today Three local candy manufac- turers, F. D. Seward. c. F. wennecker and A. J. Walters were the witnesses
 It had already been brought out by witnesses called in the investigation that poodle fund of $250O was raised in St. Louis during the last session of the legislature to defeat the so-called 'pure candy bill" the passage of which the sugar trust was urging. It Is supposed that large amounts of funds were used, but thus far no evidence has been ob- tained to establish that any $2Soo was re- affixed locally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
Roosevelt Keeps Hands of.

washington, June 26.-Published reports that President Roosevelt was taking part in the framing of the tariff plank to be adopted by the republicans of Iowa at their coming convention are denied here, and it can be stated authoritatively that the President has made no suggestions with reference to the Iowa tariff plat form and has taken no part whatever in the work of outlining it. Since his return from the west no one, it can be added, has ever mentioned the matter to the President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
IN GOOD CONDITION.
Reports Show Deposits In Alabama
 Banks to Be $17,469,o54.18.

Washington, June Especial )-Ab- stract of reports made to the comptroller of currency, on the condition Of the na- tional banks in the state of Alabama at the close of business June g, shows the individual deposits to have been s17,460,- 057. .18: percentage to deposits on hand. redemption fund, and due from reserve agents. 25. .9S; percentage of legal reserve to deposits. 20.74; total lawful money re- serve in banks, $1,Ss4s72.91
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
Honaparte Will Qualify.

Baltimore, June 26.-Mr. Charles Bonaparte said today that he would qualify immediately as assistant to the attorney general in the prosecution of the case of the United States and Nc Gregor and Upton, charged with com plicity in the mail pouch fraud and in many other cases to which he may be assigned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
SUMMER TOURIST RATES
To Principal seashore and Mountain
 Resorts.

Southern railway has on sale round trip summer tourist tickets at very low rates to principal seashore and mountain re- sorts in the Carolinas and Virginias. also to eastern points, via coastwise steam ship lines. Final limit all tickets, octo- Der 31. 1908.
 Write or apply passenger office Morris hote building for Summer Home Fold or. :, rates. etc. J. c. LUSK, District Pas senger Agent 6-21-u
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
PREPARATIONS FOR THE FOURTH.
Will Be Great Attractions at the Fair
 Grounds a Week Hence.

The preparations for the Fourth of July sports at the fair grounds are progress ing rapidly. The races, barbecue and everything else will be handled by the very best people in the city. and a great success is assured.
 The sports are for the benefit of the Orphans home at East Lake. and all the funds will be contributed for that purpose.
 The races will be among the best seen here in some time, and will include run ning pacing and trotting events.
 Memolis full band has been engaged for the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
GERMAN LEADER ATTACKED.
pr. Beck, Who Defeated Herr UIlrIch,
 the Socialist, Roughly Handled.

Berlin, June 26-Dr. Beck, national lib- erai, who defeated Herr Ulrich. socialist, on the re-ballotting at ofrenbach yes- terday was attacked by unknown persons last night while returning to his homo and was severely handled. A manufact- urer named Boehm. who accompanied him. was also wounded.
 Election fights between the police and populace occurred at Dortmund yesterday afternoon. The police drew their swords, wounding several persons and arrested many others. Similar excesses are re- ported from Hof, Bavaria.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
MURDERED IN CHURCH.
Man Stabbed to the Heart and a Mob
 ls Pursulng the Assassin.

Springfield, H., June 26.-John flaw ker of Moccasin was murdered in church last night, and posse of citi- zens is on the trail of the murderer Hawker had been attending services at the Moccasin church, and after the services were concluded and the lights had been extinguished he was heard to remark:
 'Where was Moses when the lights went out?"
 The next heard was groan from Hawker as soma one stabbed him to the heart with knife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
WOMAN CHARGED WITH MURDER
Put Girl In Corn Sack and Built Fire
 Beneath 1t.

Chicago, June 26.-A dispatch from New Orleans says:
 Mrs. Mary Patterson is under arrest at New Iberia, charged with murder. The woman became enraged at her stepchild. little girl of 10 years, and after beating her, tied her in a corn sack and suspended her to limb of a tree. She then made a fire beneath the tree and piled on lot of paper to in- tensify tho heat and smoke. The sack caught fire and the body fell out, burn ing to crisp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
SUMMER EXCURSIONS
Via Central of Georgia RaII

The Central of Georgia railway bas on sale at all of it's coupon tic offices excursion tickets: r
 Tn eastern cities and resorts via Sava..- nea and steamship lines.
 To Tybee. the most delightful seashore resort on the South Atlantic coast
 Quick and convenient schedules; through slecpir car sczSice. Full par ticulars, rates. schedule. etc.. cheerfully furnished upon sppllcatie to your near est ticket agent or John w.. Blount. Trav- cling Passenger Agent. 1921 First avenue. Birmingham. Ala s-2-n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
pr. Driver Dies.

Opelilxa, June 26.-(Special.)-Dr. E. J. Driver. one of Opelika's oldest and most honored citizens died at his home here today of general debility He was high ly connected and a gentleman of the old school. He was the father of MT. c. E. Driver. proprietor of the Royal hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
Steel RalI Record Broken.

Chicago, June 26.-The South Chl- cago plant of the Illinois Steel com pany yesterday turned out 1894 tons of steel rails, breaking the worlds rec ord, which had been 1772 for days work. In celebration of the successful day the company presented every man in the rail department with box of cigars
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
Successful Applicants.

Annapolis. June 2s.-The following are among the candidates for admission to the Naval Academy who have passed both the mental and physical examina- tions and are now midshipmen:
 E.. D. Amy. Kentucky; A T. Beaure- gard. Texas; G. Humphrey. Kentucky; D. s. Howard. Texas: E. L. Turner, Texas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
KING PETER ISSUES
 ORDERS TO ARMY.


 Belgrade. June 2s.-King Peter today is- sued a general order
 ITO My Dear Army: On setting foot on the soil of our dear fatherland. my cradle and that of my ancestors my heart gives greeting to you first. the hope of the Ser vians, my dear Seryian army. On aseend- ing the throne of my glorious ancestors also take supreme command of the whole Servlan army, which, under the leadership of my immortal grandfather, by its virtues and military successes astounded the world, and the late war for the liberation of Servia afforded many proofs of it's military merit l feel happy that the supreme command has been en- trusted to me.
 "Officers. Commissioned officers and Men:
 "At this solemn moment greet you with the words, God be with you, the fal- cons of the Servian people, am happy to see you all united around my throne, imbued with fidelity and loyalty to mo and to the ideals of our fatherland I will endeavor to maintain this spirit by judg- Ing and estimating each and all of you solely on your military merit you are all equally dear to me. I merely ask that you will devote yourselves heartily to the calling you have chosen and that you will assist me in guiding you in the path of honor and glory.
 l therefore cry, long live the hope of the Seryian people-the army"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Birmingham, Ala, June 24th. 1908.
 Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned until 12 o'clock, noon, Wed nesday. the list day of July. 1903. for cer- tain grading, macadamizing, curbing and the construction of brick gutters. Specih- cations may be obtained at this office. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. JULIAN KENDRICK,
 6-25-7t City Engineer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
RooseveIt VIII open Cable.

Washington, June 2s.-on the morning of the Fourth of July President Roosevelt will send from his Sagimore Hill nome at Oyster Bay a message formally open ing the Pacific cable to the Philippine islands. The message will be one or greet ing and congratuiation to Governor Tart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-27
Fast Service Via the M. 6 0. Railroad.

Fast service via the Mobile and Ohio railroad for Cairo. St. Louis -and points in the North. East and West New equipment. through slepers. Superior service P. s. Hay. s. E. P. A.. No. Commerce stret. ---ontgomery. Ala c. M Shepard. G. P. A. Mobile. Ala.
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