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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-05
NO COMMUNICATION TO MAKE,

London. Oct 5.-In reply to an inquiry
as to the truth OF the report that the
delay In settling the cabinet crisis was
due to. the indecision of the Duke Of
Devonshire. lord president of the coun-
ell. who IL was alleged has sent his con-
diuonal resignation to Premier Balfour.
the duke telegraphed today: II have no
communication to make.
This was accepted in Liberal circles as
tending TO confirm the report. Official cir
cles. however. were equally as reticent as
the duke.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-05

Richard Burke. who resides near the
scene OF the accident. ran TO the unfor-
tunate mans assistance. Tusco was then
tilted Mounted Patrolman Luby. who scnt
Q hurry call to the Rhode Island hospital
for an ambulance.
Tusco was tenderly laid upon a grassy
young men. who saw that he was fatally
injured. The unfortunate man started
from Mr.. Almy's ledge early In the morn
ing, and was en- route for the city yard
on Eddy street
Ftisco lives at SummonsviIle and leaves
a widow and number OF small children.
He died soon after reaching the hospital
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-05

'ly overhauled Butler and grappled with
him. 1t is alleged that Butler demanded
hisr elease and upon the refusal OF his
captor. Dean Evans. to let go. Butler fired
twice. one OF the bullets piercing Evans
heart.
There was a panic In the neighborhood
among the white persons who were wit
nesses of the killing and a lively chase
ensued Butler would have escaped,
however, had not the trolley car been
utilized
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-05

The shooting was the result OF dispute
between negroes over a crap game. The
prisoner. William Butler started the trou-
BILE by taking possession of he-disputed
stake and making off into the street The
other players gave chase and shooting
began.
The streets were crowded with women
and children. One OF the pursuers final
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-05
EIEW OPEN SAFE.

wicasset. Mo. Oct. 5.-Robbers early
today ransacked the postoffice and blew
open safe In the custom house. Only
small amount OF money and postage
stamps were obtained. Two explosions
required TO wreck the same we're heard
by the postmaster's sons. The burglars
escaped.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-05
New York Policeman Captured the
Fugitive and Then Had to Defend
Him From a Mob That Threat
cucd to Lynch Him.

New York Oct s-Fearing that alleged murderer would
policeman from the West street station took
Seventh and after chase
FIVE blocks during which the top speed he overlook
fugitive him the point of a revolver
After dang the the policeman was compelled to turn
upon of excited who wanted
lynch the prisoner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-05
FuScO Fell Under Wheels of Cart
Carrying $500 Weight of Stone
on Plainficld Strect-DieS Soon
After Removal to Hospital.

Tusco Italian about old died the Rods
hospital this from injuries received by being
by opposite residence of f. Crowley
7oa Plainheld street. o'clock this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
RTH CERTAINLY
 JUMPED IN SEA
APPEARS TO BE NO GROUND FOR RUMOR THAT HE WAS SEEN IN GALVESTON LAST SATURDAY NIGHT.

Galveston Texas, December 9O.-There appears to be no ground to the telegram sent to New York that MT Garth, the missing bank president. was seen here Saturday night. Chief Evans of the steamer Denver and Mr Thomas Law -~s0fi, who were most intimately connect ed with MT. Garth while on the steamer, are both of the opinion that he jumped overheard. After hearing the story of these parties Galveston's chief of police Is satisfied to accept their statements. Lawson left here Monday. purchasing a ticket to New York by way of St. Lous with a view of explaining to Garth s friends all that he knew about the case. It is understood that one of the employees on the steamer Denver claims he has some information which he will give out on reaching New York He refused to talk here. The substance of his state ment is understood to be that he would not be surprised if Garth had concealed himself on the ship.
 There Is no reason to discredit the statement of Captain Evans All other statements are looked upon as efforts on the part of correspondents to sell bogus cle to Garth, arrived here today. He in- vestigated the possibility of Garth hav- ing concealed himself. and is satisfied he is dead. He has offered reward of s250 for the recovery of Garth's body think ing it might be picked up by some pass ing vessel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
COTTON WILL GO HIGHER,
H. B. Grir:shaw Says Sea Island Pro. duct Will Command Higher Price.

Savannah, Ga. December S0.-H. R.. Grimshaw, general superintendent of the Savannah and Statesboro road, with head quarters at Statesboro, is of the opinion that sea island cotton is in for a still greater boom in price. Statesboro is one of the greatest centers of this cotton in Georgia, and the crop in that section, though probably shorter than that of last year by some 2OOO bags, is yet of very fine quality.
 Last year some 10000 bags were mark eted at Statesboro. while this season it is hardly likely that the total crop, and practically all of it will be picked, will amount to more than 5000 bales. It is now bringing about "A cents a pound, Mir. Grimshaw states, but so confident are the planters that 1t will bring a higher price before the season is over that many of them are counting on receiving in the vicinity of 30 cents a pound. Probably two-thirds of the crop has already been harvested though only a portion of this amount has been marketed as the owners are holding on to it waiting for the ex- pected rise in the market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
Estimated Age of the Earth.

From the London Post.
 Lord Kelvin's estimate of the age of the world is. Not so great as 100000 years: probably as little as 10000 900 years; probably 30,000,000 years" These estimates are based on mathe- nautical and physical considerations. The geologists have another way of arriving at their results. The stratified rocks attain an average thickness of 100000 feet. Some of the sedimentary rocks, they observe have grown foot in 730 years; others have taken $500 years to rise that height. Thus the period of time required to build up 100000 feet of sedimentary rock has varied according to locality from 73,- 000,000 years to 6S0,000,000 years. It follows that the active work of crea- ton has lasted for a cycle between these two figures. Volcanic disturb ances or glacial action, they conclude, may have retarded the work, but can not have accelerated it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
At Sar Francisco.

San Francisco, December 30.--One favor ite and a second choice won at Ingleside today. Roekaway, at to 10, did not carry the amount of money his price would indi- cate. San Nicholas, the second choice, in the fifth race, was well backed. Weath- CT cear track fast.
 First race, futurity course, selling-Troy, 102 0Hildebrand), 5 to l, won; Oraviva, 103 (Larson), to 1, second; Yellowstone, III tHoarl, 10 to 1. third. Time, 1:11i4.
 Second race, three-quarters of a mile Rockaway, 11S (Burns), to 10, won; Otto Stiefel, 114 (Boland), to 1, second; judge, HIS (Daly), S1s to 1. third. Time, 1:14. Third race. futurity course, selling-Jen- nie Hughes, 1o3 CHildebrand, F to l. won; Montebank. III o. Martini, PIE to 1. sec ond; Planet, 9S (ConnelD, to l. third. Time, 1:11A
 selling-Arthur Ray 1O2 (Haack). 15 to |, Dottre % (<untz), 10 to 1, third. Time, 1:i64
 Fifth race. thirteen-sixteenths of mile. handicap-San Nicholas, IF (BelD, to 5, won; Iridus. IF (J. Martini, ? to 1. second: {: Dolly Hayman. 105 Uowe). to 1. third Time, 1:2o.
 Sixth race. mile, sellng-Red Cross, 95 dIildebrand to 1, won; Avenger, 106 Burns) to I. second; Ebony. 103 c. Mar tin), 6 to D. third. Time, 1:11h.
 
 Popularity called the king of medicines Hoods Sarsaparilla. It cures rheumatism and catarrh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
FATAL SHOOTING
 AT WEST POINT, GA.
CHAS. HILL, WELL KNOWN MER- CHANT, SHOOTS AND ALMOST WHO CURSED HIM.

West Point, Ga, December 30.-(Special.) Charlie Hill well-l1nown young man of this place, shot and almost instantly killed Watt Brown in Scott & Smiths livery stable this morning at Il o'clock. The killing is said to have been caused by Brown calling Hill an abusive name.
 It appears that Brown had been drink ing. Hill walked by the stable where lie was sitting and Brown is said to have called Hill an abusive name He is sad to have repeated the same thing as Hill passed by him again. Hill then went to Adams hardware store and purchased a pistol He even called for the merchant S discount, which left the impression with Adams that he wanted the pistol for a customer. He returned in few minutes to where Brown was sitting, who is al- legged to have called him the same name. Hill drew his weapon and fired at Brown the ball taking effect in the left side. The wounded man died in a short time.
 Hill is one of the most prominent busi- ness men in the city. He Is connected with the firm of J. J. Hagedorn x Co.,, and is a grand nephew of the late Ben Hill and brother of the Hon. Ben Hill, ex- member of the legislature and a leading attorney of this city. Brown is promi- nent beef dealer of Lanett Ala. just across the Georgia line. He is well con nected and leaves a wife and two chill dren.
 The whereabouts of Hill are unknown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
PANAMA CANAL GO.
 HOLDS 4 MEETING
ACCOUNTS AND REPORTS OF THE MANAGEMENT ARE APPROVED AND OLD OFFICERS REELECTED COLOMBIAN EXCLUDED.

Paris, December 90.-At the opening oi the meeting of the Panama Canal com pany the management submitted a report of the recent events on the isthmus and the course taken by the company. The re- port sets forth that the republic of ,Pan- anna today exercises sovereignty over the isthmus, displacing Colombia's former sovereignty that the United States France Russia. Great Britain. Germany and other countries had recognized Pana- mas supremacy and added 'In view of the accomplished fact and in face of supe- rior force, we can only maintain and continue the existing engagements with the United States"
 The report also explained the fact that the United States senate had not ratified the treaty with Panama deferred the execution of the company's engagement with the United States
 Ut is under these circumstances" the report continues. that we convoke you to give to our agreement with the United States your definite approval"
 Two resolutions were adopted, the first approving the accounts and the second re- electing the old officers. The vote on the hfst resolution was 9239 in favor of it to HE against it, showing the insignihcance ot the opposition to the United States
 The exclusion of the Colombian repre- sentative from the meeting caused further disorder MT. Thiebaud protested in his behalf. The president explained that Co., lombia claimed her shares in the com pany, but he said the question of their ownership would be doubtful so the mat ter had been referred to the courts
 The question of approving the sale of the company's property to the United States did not come up formally before the meeting today, and was postponed to a subsequent meeting. but the overwhelm- ing vote sustaining the managers is con- siedered to be decisive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
Has She Sent uItimatum7

Berlin December 30-While the German government denied that Japan has in- to information emanating from official circles here late tonight, Germany admits the possibility that the members of the Japanese cabinet, in informal conversa- tions with foreign diplomatists, may have mentioned Japan's measures for mobiliza- ton in order to show her serious inten- tons and as an peculiar demonstration of the determination with which she will assert her claims Germany refuses to be- lieve that Japan has sent an ultimatum and will continue to so believe until she has been informed to the contrary by the Russian government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
HymnaI Committee Meets.

Washington, December 30.-The joint hymnal committee of the Methodist Epis- copal church, south, met today in the third session of that hody. The commits sion is to draw up common hymnal and an effort will be made to complete the work at this session of the commission. Bishop D. A. Goodsel of Chattanooga presided. The most important business today was the adoption of a motion to instruct the joint committee on music to provide chants for the new hymnal Thus far, 641 hymns have been agreed upon tentatively
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
NEW ORLEANS COTTON
 BROKERS LIKE WILD MEN

day, but purchases of 5000 bales at time were often noticed. The stout oak en ring about which trading in contracts is carried on, fairly trembled as brokers hurled themselves against it or were forced against it by the mass of brokers that crowded around 1t ten deep. The fierce eagerness to sell at any price caused values to tumble five points at a time. Outside of the exchange, curious crowd of people thronged Graviere street and Varieties alley and the frantic yells of the traders could be heard for blocks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
CHRISTMAS EXCURSIONS. Very Low Rates Via Southern.

Account Christmas holidays Southern Railway will have on sale December 2a 24 25 30. 31 and Januay 1. round trip tickets to all points south of the Ohio and Patomac. and east of the Mississippi rivers. limited January 4, 1904. at greatly reduced rates. To teachers and students presenting proper credentials. round trip tickets will be sold daily December Is to % inclusive. limited January 8. 1904.
 For further particulars. apply Passenger Office Morris hotel building; telephone 617. J- .. LUSK.
 12-5-27t District Passenger Agent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31

Few Orleans, La, December 30-The Is at the cotton exchange was sur |lnded by a crowded mass of struggling bkers all day long. The opening was Id but the confusion grew even greater the day advanced. The bulls fought |'perately, but the heaviest support they |ild give the market could not keep |ces up against the irresistible force of |uidation by weak longs. The bulls
 bt heavily during the middle of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
Hom oseekers' Excursions.

On the first and third Tuesday of each month the Frisco system offers very low rates. both one way and round trip from Birmingham to all points in Texas. Okla homa and Indian Territory. For particu- lars apply to or address L. B. Washing ton. city passenger agent. Frisco system, Birmingham. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
An Important Sale of Oriental Rugs

Here is sale of Oriental Rugs including Dagastan and Carabaugh These rugs sold at from l250 to 500. They marked 1000.
 The Kazaks were 1900 to 2OO0 They are now mark ed 15.00.
 The Shirvans were marked at 20OO and 25OO. They marked 15.0O and 1850.
 The Shiras were marked 25.00 They mark ed 1850.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
Mrs. WinsIow's Soothing Syrup.

The best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world Be sure and ask for Mrs. winslow' Soothing Syrup and take no other kind Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS bv MILLIONS of MOTHERS for tbair CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHEs ina CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYs all PAIN, CURES WIND COLO. and is twenty-five cents a bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
A Special Sale of Yard Wide Black
 Taffeta Silk.

Here are three special lots of Black Tafeta Silk and the selling price very much less than you have usually known, there ought to be brisk response
 The 125 black Taffetas are marked 99c
 The lSO black guaranteed Taffetas are marked 95c. The 2.S0 black guaranteed affeas are marked 10S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
ON THE RACE TRACK
At New Orleans.

New Orleans. December 3O.-Big Ben was the only winning favorite and the books had a good day The weather was clear and track fast. Summary:
 First race, selling, mle-Jake Weber, 107 (Minder), IS to 5, won; John Coulter, 9S QIiggins), 4 to 1, second Ithan, 92 (NY. Fisher), 20 to 1, third. Time. 1:4O 4-5. Second race, mile and a quarter Boaster, 92 (W. Hennessy), to ?. won Malay, 96 Gindsey), to 1, second; Mary Moore, s1 (Aubuehon), 30 to 1, third. Time, POS 4-5.
 Third race, handicap, 2-year-olds, five furlongs-Agnes Brennan. 1OS (Gannon), , to l, won; Allista, III (Fuller), 15 to 1, sec ond; Komombo, 105 Helgerson), II to ,, third Time, 1:01.
 Fourth race, selling, mile and seventy yards-Captain Gaines, 103 (AIinder), Il to }, won; Leeking, 93 Jenkins) 9 to 1, second; Bard of Avon, 96 (II. Phillips), 8 to 2 third. Time 1:46 1-5.
 Fifth race. six furlongs-Bix Ben, 112 (Robbins), to D. won; Parisienne 10l tFuller), to ?, second; Invincible. 9S (II. Phillips), 12 to l. third. Time, 1;13 2-5. Sixth race. selling mile and seventy
 
 1, won; Henry of Franstamar, S6 c. Hen- nessy), 12 to 1, second; One More, 9715 tIiiggins), Il to 5, third. Time, 1:46.
 Entries for Today.
 First race, three-quarters mile, selling Chats, 90; Algrette, Overland, Hexam, 94; Bountiful 95; Snow Gap, 1OO Silver Meade, 10l; Bronx, 103; Cedar Rapids, 104 Julia M, 105; Low Cut, 106.
 Second race, mile, selllng-Deeoration, 80; Vesuviua, Floyd K 9S; Commena, Mauser, 100; Erbe, Dutch Carter, Circus Girl, Trial More, 10S Zyra, 106.
 Third race, mile and one-sixteenth, purse-Marion Etta, Whitsie, Mynher, 1OO Bon Mot, 102; Dr. Stephens, Satire, Bondage, 105; Ethics, 107.
 Fourth race, six and one-half furlongs, handieap-Our Nugget, 9l; Dutiful, g3; Tally H, Bud Embry, Travers, 9S.
 Fifth race five furlongs, plrse-Palmist, 90; Jim A. Long, Caterpillar. 1O4; Tioga, Autumn Leaves, 109; Sadduceee, Scorpio, 114; Over Again, IT,
 Sixth race, six and one-half furlongs purse-Dusky, 95; Aggie Lewis, Noweta 100; Banana Cream, Feronia, Josette, 103; Elsie l., 106; Heroine, Fair Lass. 10S; Eva Russell, 11O; Siah, Bonnleithe, 11O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
IoViIsliiiiiiliiaiiiiil J0jl8Eiisi|ph s &Loiliei; <;
A Special Sale of Black Velvets for Coats
 and Costumes.

We place on sale a large lot of high class black silk Velvets, suitable fol. coats and costumes, at very muchsless than reg ular prices. We have divided these velvets into three lots:
 Lot No. I-2o-inch black silk Velvet, the LOO kind, for ooc Lot No. 2-2I-inch black, moonshine finish, silk Velvet, the I.5o kind for Lo5.
 Lot No. B 27-inch black costume Velvet, the 200 and 2. 50 kind, for s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
A Special Sale of Moquette Rugs.

At special prices here are two lots of Moquette Rug They marked at about g per cent less than usual The 18X3o Rugs were 100 they are now sc.
 The 27x54 Rugs were 250, they are now 95
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
Low Prices on Foot Stools

Here are three special lots of Foot Stools and prices will take the places of old prices. The LOO Stools are now 69c.
 The 150 Stools are now 98c.
 The 2.50 Stools are now 1.75.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
WINTER TOURIST RATES
To Principal Points In Florida, Nassau
 and Cuba.

Southern railway will have on sale daily until April 30, round trip winter excursion tickets to principal resorts in Florida, Nassau and Cuba. at greatly reduced rates. Final limit May 31. 1904. Through Pullman sleeping car Birmingham to Jacksonville. Write for booklet entitled ..Winter Homes in Summer Lands. For reservation. detailed information. etc.. apply passenger ofnce MOTHS hotel building. Telephone 67.
 J. c. LUSK. n-26-tf District Passenger AgepRz
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31

We have reopened at 1911 First avenue and are in posi- tion to take care of our trade. The goods damaged by our late fire are now on sale at 22l3 Morris avenue. BIRMINGHAM GRAIN co
 Both phones 629.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31

We make all kinds of cuts. The Age-Herald Engraving Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31

Popularly called the king of medicines Hoods Sarsaparilla. It cures rheumatism and catarrh.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-03-28
The News Of the Sport World.
AMERICAN AND ENGLISH
STUDENTS PLAY CHESS
Britishers Lead at End of First Day of
Cable Match.

BOSTON, Mass. March 27.-The
gymnasium of the Boston Athletic asso-
citation today was alive with club mem
Ders, Harvard men and their friends who
came to witness the play in the fifth in
ternational cable chess match between
a team of six picked from the chess clubs
or Columbia, Harvard. Yale and Prince
ton universities. and team drawn from
Cambridge and Oxford. Play in the cor
test. which is to last for two days. was
begun after the exchange of courteses.
America had the first move on the odd
numbered boards The players were paired
follows:
Rice, Harvard. vs.. Webb. Cambridge.
lumbia
Swain, Yale VS.. Davidson, Oxford
Roome, Oxford vs.. Richardson, Prince
Keller, Columbia. VS. Bumpass. Oxford.
Brown, Cambridge, VS. Blidgeman, Har-
American umpire at London, H. y.
I'ilShury; English umpire at Boston. John
+. Cook. Referee. Baron Albert &c
Shortly before the adjournment of the
morning session, Swain succeeded in win
ming a pawn from Davidson. thus giving
ms SIDE temporary advantage. The
other five games stood about even.
In the course Of the afternoon play an
exceedingly complicated position arose ON
the, first board when Rice and Webb.
series Of exchanges. When hostilities
We're suspended Rice had still a pawn to
the good. while all the pieces were off
the board. save the two queens.
The game on the second board stands
Slightly in favor of Bateman while on
the third board Swain suffered defeat
after twenty moves having made an I'M
sound sacrifice. The fourth and =
games are about even. and on the sixth
board Bumpass has the advantage. Thus
the match looks much in favor of the Brit
ishers, the actual score being l to 0 in
their favor.
Play will be resumed tomorrow morn
ing
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-03-28
DISCUSS TRADING STAMPS.
Twin City Retailers and Representa-
tives Present Their Case.


The house committee on judiciary
yesterday gave public hearing on the
Jepson anti-trading stamp bill. which
attracted over 200 St. Paul and Mime
apolis merchants and packed the SEN
ate chambers. I.ts.
1t was the opposition's day. and only
two voices were raised, against the
bill. The merchants were out In force,
and their enthusiasm was proportion
ate to their numbers. Secretary Fred
Mason, of the State Retailers associa-
ton, acted as chief spokesman for the
retailers, who was followed by l. T.
WinSlow, North Star House Furnish.
ing company; j. f. Mcclure for thu
retail hardware men;NJ G.. Robb, of
the Minnesota Soap company; H. w.
Fagley, H. H. Chapman, William Ban
non and Louis Nash, st. Paul, and p
G. Hanson, Secretary Schlenker, Min
neapolis retail meat dealers; John
Powell, president Minneapolis grocers,
and o. H. Roberts, for the Minneapolis
hardware men. rs
Morton Barrows attorney for the
National Tobacco company, spoke in
favor Of slightly amending the bill, and
Mr. Gibbons, of one of the local trad
ing stamp concerns. briefly defended
the business of himself and his COM
petiters. Another hearing will be given
next week, When the trading stamp
people will be invited to state their
side of the case. and the retailers given
an opportunity to answer the argu-
ments presented. Yesterday Secretary
Mason, for the retailers, attempted to
defeat farther hearing, but Chairman
stevenson stated that the same fair
ness and courtesy should be shown
both Sides
The gentlemen supporting the Jepson