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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-01

the murder; of the messages to his wife to bring the papers and of their failure to return to dinner that evening Con tinuing the judge says in one of Pen nel's letters to Mrs. Burdick there was a threat that he would kill her husband. The cashier and bartender of New York hotel also testified that he said he would kill certain man, and Mrs. Pennell had written Burdick a warning letter. Penneli had complete knowledge of the Burdick home, and considering his rela- tions with the family it would have been an easy matter for him to obtain key therein. Altogether, these facts would, in my opinion, constitute just grounds of suspicion on which warrant could be issued were he alive. That would not mean, however. that he was guilty. He would have the right to trial, the report continues. He can never be placed on trial here, nor can his case ever be judic- ia1ly determined. Let us be as fair then to the dead as the law presumes us to be to the living. He must be presumed to be innocent until proven guilty"
 Nothing Against Burdick.
 The finding in the evidence does not sustain the theory that Burdick had 4 woman in his den that night nor has 1t disclosed q single immoral act on his part, and concludes Tt portrays him as q loving father and more than mag nanimous and forgiving husband. Mrs. Paine and Miss Hutchinson. whose names have been unfortunately brought into this case, are so far as this inquest is able to determine. completely exonerated
 "The actions of Mrs. Hull on that morn- ing and her testimony on the stand have caused me much thought and study. To my mind they are inconsistent with the perfect want of knowledge as to what had actually occurred. So little apparent feeling for the dead man; such an evil dent desire to cover up the crime and no disposition whatever to aid the authorl- ties in apprehendng the murderer may be explainable, but has not been explain ed The opening of the windows from the inside and no one having gone through
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PENNELL IF LIVING
 WOULD BE ARRESTED
Continued from First Pase)

truth and A separation followed, but be- canse of the love of his children he took his wife back and forgaVe the author or his wrong upon his promise to leave Buffalo.
 "rhis promise and the promise which Mrs. Burdick made to her husband, says Judge Murphy, were shamelessly prok- en.
 "Finally MT. Burdicls told her she must leave hTs house and he applied for the divorce which action she did not care to defend as she wished to marry Pen nell who had agreed to secure the di- vorce from his wife. Pennell, however, induced her to defend the suit. Burdiek had been shadowlng Pennell and Mrs. Burdick, and Pennell had detectives shadowing Burdick.
 The Real Motive.
 "So far as appears from the evidence said the judge, "Pennell had not sue ceeded in compromising Burdick in any way. Burdick however, had lot of evidence, consisting of letters written by Pennell to Mrs. Burdick, of such gush- ing love-sick importuning nature that thS publication meant complete humlia- tlon and social ruin to their author. This of all others" says the justice, was the motive strong enough to incite des- perate mind already steeped in wrong doing, to so foul and cruel murder. Did he do 1t? Was he responsible for 1t? He had returned from the dead mans wife the day before the murder. He was here that night. He was very much ex- cited the next morning and went and purchased a revolver. The clerks present at the sale state that at Cat time he did not appear at all like himself
 The judge tells of pennelfs visit to the Aulds on the morning of the discovery Of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-01
PRATT CITY.
Merchants Association Meets, But
 Does Not Elect Officers.

Pratt City, March 31.-(Special0- The Merchants Protective association did not elect officers this afternoon. as was intended, on account of the ab. sence of several prominent members. A meeting will be called for that pur- pose in the near future.
 The Pratt City baseball team and the Owenton college team will play ball at Tuxedo tomorrow afternoon. also on Thursday and Friday after. noons
 MT. Lisle of Decatur, Ala, is the guest of MT. and Mrs. w. l.. Smith.
 Mrs. Jim Donaldson will leave in a few days to visit her father in south Alabama.
 The Woodmen met last evening and initiated two new candidates. Ssnisihrdlaomfwyaomfwaomfwamfwyp
 Mrs. Alice Kennedy left yesterday to visit relatives at Demopolis, Ala.
 Quite large number from Pratt City went to Birmingham this eyen- ing to see the performance given by Rogers Brothers.
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OPELIKA
Continued Heavy Rains Have Done
 Much Damage In County.

Opelka, March 31.-(Special )-The con- tinued heavy rains have done much dam age in this county and placed all farm work greatly behind. Twenty-six days in this month have been rainy or wet and cloudy. Indications point to a fairly good fruit crop.
 There was very little interest manifest ed in the bond election yesterday. There was practically no opposition and only about half the registered vote was cast The bonds carried by an immense major ity, and the city will now take the school building off the hands of the citizens who have put up the money for it's erec- tion. The bonds will be foated at per cent.
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And many other aches to which women are peculiarly subject are generally the result of a diseased condition of the wonianly organism When this dis eased condition is cured, sideache, back ache, headache, etc., are cured also.
 Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription establishes regularity, dries the drains which weaken women, heals infamma- ton and ulceration and cures female weakness. When these diseases are cured the aches they cause are also cured. ,eS
 twill drop you a few lines to-day to let you know that am feeling well now" writes Miss Annie Stephens, of Beileville, Wood Co. West Va. eI feel like a new woman, took. several bottles of Pavorite Prescription and of the sOoiden Medical Discovery have no head aohe now. no backaqhc, and no psiu in my side any more No bearngdowu pain any more. I tbfuk thst there s no medicine like Dr. Pierce's medicine. thank you vcYy much for what you have done for me-your medicine has done me much good"
 The Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser, a book containing 1908 pages Is given away. Send 2I one-cent stamps for expense of mailing oniy, for the book in paper covers, or 3I stamps for the volume bound in cloth. Address Dr R. V. Pierce. Buffalo. N Y.
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New York City, Nov 9th. 1902.
 A little over year ago l was taken with severe pains in my kidneys and bladder. They continued to give me trou- ble for over two months and l suffer ed untold misery l became weak, emac- lated and very much run down. 1 had great difficulty in retaining my urine, and was obliged to pass water very often night and day. After l had used a sam pie bottle of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, which you so kindly sent me on my re- quest, I experienced great relief. 1 im- mediately bought of my druggist two large bottles and continued taking 1t regularly. I am pleased to say that Swamp-Root cured me entirely. I can now stand on my feet all day without having any bad symptoms whatever. You are at liberty to use this testimonial letter if you wish.
 Gratefully yours,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-01
Much credIt to pr. HowIand.
Moody Starts to Porto Rico.

St. Thomas, D. W. l., March 31.-The United States dispatch boat Dolphin with Secretary Moody and party on board left for San Juan Porto Rico. In an inter view. Secretary Moody, replying to in- quiries regarding the reported intention of the department to abandon Culabre islands as a naval rendezvous, is quoted as having said: "rhe navy department has no such intention. It will continue as at present and may also be looked after later on n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-01
SELMA.
w. N. Foreacre of Southern Has Been
 Transferred.

Selma, March 31.-(Special.)-A surprise in railroad circles was sprung today when the announcement was made that W. N. Foreacre, who has been superin- tendent of the Mobile division of the Southern for the past two years, had been transferred to the Atlanta division, succeeding Superintendent Vaughan, who is let out MT. Foreacre was master of trains of the Atlanta division before com ing to Selma as superintendent. He suc- ceeded c. s. Hayden here. He will be succeeded by J. J. Cotter, now master of trains of the northern end of this divis- ion. with his headquarters at Anniston He is an old. Denver and Rio Grande railroad man and Is said to be quite an efficient man.
 The letting out of Vaughan in Atlanta following so closely upon the same treat ment of Ewing of the Knoxville division, all old men. has created no little wonder ment in railroad circles and no explana- ton can be found. The new change is ef- fectiye tomorrow,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-01
DUKE PAYS THE BILL.
1t Is Said That He Asked That the Check Be Presented Promptly.

New York, March 31-The claim of Duven Brothers for $35O against the Duke of Manchester, for which the dukes trunks were attached last night, was paid today and the trunks re- leased.
 The duke explained that when he gave his check for e45 on his bankers in Ireland he asked that it be presented promptly. This was not done, and in the meantime he had transferred his account to New York.
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ous inquiries from northern financial houses have reached our local authori- ties
 Beginning with tomorrow afternoon malls will leave the postoffiee at 7:15 p. m. instead of 5 ;90 as heretofore. This is a great convenience to business men who up to this had to get their mail ready in the middle of the afternoon, or else send their evening mail by private carrier to Birmingham. The new departure is the result of a petition signed by business men requesting this much needed change.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-01
NOTICE.
Office of

The Alabama State Land Company.
 Birmingham, Ala. April 1, 1903 Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of this com pany for the purpose of electing board of directors for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such other busi- ness as may come before the meeting, will be held at the office of the company, in the city of Birmingham, Ala, Monday, April D. 1903, at 12 o'clock noon.
 By order of board.
 F. H. EATON, 4-1-3t-wed Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-01
Game Given to Tulane.

Marion, March S1.-(SpeciaI) )-Tulane university was given the second game with the Marion Military institute this afternoon. With the score ' to in the eighth inning, and the cadets were adding to their runs, a dispute arose over a de- cision of the umpire. The game was given to the Tulanes.
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96<9Ne NeM,ses,e AMyz1>
Ma. c, L2Mt5zz
 359 West 18th St
No. 1920 H. St.. N. W.

Weak and healthy kidneys responsible for sickness suffering than disease therefore, when through neglect other kidney trouble is mitted to continue FATAL RESULT9 ARE SURE TO FOL- LOW.
 organs may your kidneys most, because they do most and need attention first
 you sick feel badly" begin taking the world famous kidney remedy Kilmers because kidneys well they will help all the other to health.
 Kidney trouble irrates the nerves. you dizzy, restless seepless and irritable Makes water often
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-01

as indicated by the snow and ice on the ledge wouldn't indicate burglars work. The person who waited there to wrap the head of his victim in that blanket and pile pillows on his corpse was not burg lar. Nothing was missed from the house except Burdieks watch.
 Much Credit to pr. Rowland.
 Much credit should be given Dr. John R. Rowland for his refusal to entertain the suggestion of suicide. But for his rugged honesty. we may never have known that one of the most clever and shocking murders of this or any other age had been committed at our very doors This Is essentially q city of homes where the marriage contract Is looked upon as the corner stone of society ana is something that Is sacredly regarded by all. To make little of it is to forfeit the good will and respect of our people and to invite their most severe censure. It is our duty to censure Mrs. Burdick. But great as her wrong has been great is her punishment"
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Account National Manufacturers as- sociation meeting, New Orleans, April 15-17, and American Medical association meeting, New Orleans, May 5-S. Mobile and Ohio railroad agents will sell tickets at rate of one fare for the round trip. Ask your home agent or write John M Beall, A. G. P. A., St. Louis. for par- ticulars- -1-wed-frf-su-to-4-15
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LYnehlna Averted.

Lima, Peru. March 31.-A dispatch from Guzeo announces that the police there with difficulty prevented the lynching of Fernandino Seminario, the candidate of the liberal alliance party for the presi- dency. who is now canvassing the south of the republic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-01
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY,

MUHUAY, IUtSDAY, WEUNESgAI THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATUR- DAY of this week for buying your EASTER CLOTHING and FURNISH INGS of the newest Designs.
 Time and space will not permit us to go into the details of descriplns what our stock has to offer. SuiflclenI is said when we tell you that EVER l. THING that the Swell Dresser can desire for Easter apparel awaits you here.
 Make Monday your day.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-01
BIRMINGHAM MARBLE
 WORKS.

Having moved my marble yard to 1901 Second avenue. I will be pleased to see any one in need of marble, gran ite, stone and iron fencing. Prices right.
 l.. N. ARCHER,
 1901 2d Ave.
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Whatever Comes from K. & c. is
 "Korrect and Good"
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during the day and oblges up during the night Unhealthy kidneys rheumatism. gravel caarrh of the bladder pain dull ache the back joints and muscles makes head back ache Indigestion stomach and liver trouble a low complexion makes feel though you had heart trouble; you may plenty ambition strength; get weak and waste
 The for these troubles Is pr. Kmers Swamp the wordfamous kidney remedy In taking Swamp afford natural help to Nature for the perfect healer and gentle aid the kidneys to medical science
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-01

Dover, N J., Nov. 18th, 1902.
 I had both liver and kidney trouble for over three years. I tried the best physi- clans in Washington, D. c, Pittsburg. Cincinnati and Chicago, but received very little benefit until l commenced taking your great kidney, liver and bladder remedy Swamp-Root. After taking the first bottle I noticed quite a change which satisfied me that at last had found the right medicine I continued right on with Swamp-Root for four months, and by this time noticed such a marked improvement in my health, in every way. that 1 felt satisfied that I was cured. But. to be positive beyond a question or doubt when in Chicago dur ing July. 1902, l went to the Columbus Medical Laboratory, No. 10S State St, and had them make a thorough and com plete microscopical examination which showed my kidneys and liver to be per- fectly well and healthy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-01
HALF RATES TO NEW ORLEANS,

4-1-3t-wed
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-06-21
PUT OUT OF BUSINESS.
Fake Insurance Company Driven Out
of Kansas,

State Superintendent of Insurance Chas.
H Luling has unearthed clever lnsur-
ance graft game which has been worked
on the people of southern Kansas Agents
covered the territory writing policies ana
collecting premiums for the Mutual Ben
eft Union of Chicago, which purpOrted 10
issue a sort of life insurance investment
policy upon which a premium of $l.20
per month was collected. The catchy
feature of the scheme was a profit-shar-
ing proposition which was guaranteed to
return to each policy holder large share
of his money each year. Many people
took out policies and received beautiful
certificates, handsomely engraved and
covered over with gold seals and ribbons.
They paid their premiums for several
months and everything went along very
smoothly until some claims began to
come in Then trouble commenced. 1t
seems the policy of the company to take
in all the money possible, but not to
pay out a cent.
The attention of State Superintendent
Luling was called to the matter, and he
started an investigation. He found that
the company was doing business in the
state without authority, and he at once
laid plans for the prosecution of the
officials He wrote a letter to D. /.
Brady, the reputed secretary of the COM
pany, calling him to time, and waited
for a reply He didn't receive an an
swer as quickly as he expected, and yes
terday his own letter was returned from
the Chicago postoffice bearing rubber
stamps marks ell over its face. Some of
them read unclaimed fraudulent;
forbidden the use of the mails by the
United States postoffice department"
1t appears the southern Kansas people
who bit at the game are out of their
money unless it should happen the pro-
moters are caught, which is unlikely.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-06-21
WILL STUDY IRRIGATION.
University of Norman Spends Weeks
in Woodward County.

Englewood, kan, June 20.-The ir-
Eigat:on survey party from the uni
versity at Norman spent last week in
Woodward county, examining the water
supply of that region. From Woodward
the party Travelled west TO Oleta on Wolf
creek, then north to old Camp Supply,
and up Beaver creek through May to La
verne From this point they crossed the
divide between Beaver and the Cimarron
and camped over Sunday at Englewood.
Kansas
The work of the summer viii be in the
nature of preliminary irrigation survey.
Two lines of reconnaissance will be car
ried forward. one along the Cimarron.
the other along Beaver creek. as far as
the head Of these streams in New AIexi-
CO. crossing 10 the head of the Cana
dian. The party viii follow that river
down across the Panhandle Of Texas
into oklahoma.
The general geographical formation
viii De studied. particularly the reference
TO their bearing on the water problem.
A constant watch will be kept for reser-
voir sites and opportunities for instigat-
ing irrigation plants. Wells and springs
viii also be studied.
Professor Gould and his assistants,
Messrs. Larkin. Long. Reeds and Kirk.
expect to remain in the field till the uni
versity opens in September. They have
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-06-21

No. SO, A f. and a NJ. Monday evening.
June ., at 7:3 eo'clock. Work in the Sec
ond degree.
There will be a special meeting of
Council No. 6Sl. knights OF Columbus, at
their hall. Monday evening. June % All
knights are requested TO be present. as
important business is TO be transacted.
Attention Redmen-There viii be
special meeting at Redmen's hall at a.
m. for the purpose of arranging for the
funeral of Brother Z. Baldwin Sunday
afternoon. All chiefs Will please attend.
BY order OF Sachem John Clar.
Harmony Council. No. 12s. F. A. a will
meet IN regular session in their hall.
over 400 East Douglas avenue. Monday
night. June % Members of the team are
expected TO be present in full uniform
prepared to give degree work
There will be an entertainment and
band concert at the Masonic home. after
noon and evening, June "a. Ladies OF
the Eastern Star will serve ice cream and
cake Members will please hold them
selves in readiness TO assist. The public
is cordially invited.
The members of Peerless Lodge No. 271.
a o. L. w. are requested to attend
the funeral OF our late brother, Edward
Baldwin, which Will take place from the
Reformed church, corner Topeka and
Lewis streets. Sunday. June q. at $3.50
p. m. Funeral in charge of Redmen.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-06-21

and the dukes of Hesse. Meckleburg and
Baden and Count Won Waldersee.
Berlin. June pa dispatch to the
Lokal Anzieger. from Eidkuhnen says
that the revolutionary agitator. Gers
chunin, has been arrested at Kief Gers
chunin. II is asserted, was the organ
izer of the murder of NJ Bogoipoff. Rus
sian minister of public instruction. and
of NJ. Sipiaguine. Russian minister Of
the interior.
Hartford. Conn. June 2o.-At the New
England tennis championship contests,
Miss Hall OF Newark. the woman cham
pion OF this country, played the tennis
professional of the Hartford Golf club.
John Pattie. three sets today. She wan
6-2, 6-4 and rs. the last a vantage set.
st. Louis, June 2O.-The finals in the
fourth biennial tournament of the Central
sharpshooters Union OF North America
were shot off at Bobringville today. but
the results will not be officially known
unit tomorrow when the committee hav-
ing the matter in charge will announce
the yictors and distribute the prizes,
Berlin. June pa dispatch TO the Co
lOgne Volks Zeitung from Rome an
nounces the pope said today to a represen-
tative of that paper: You have seen how
well / am. Tell this TO those who have
spread false reports regarding my
health
Washington. June 20.-T'he president to-
day appointed George Francs Patton,
son Of Colonel Patton, OF the paymas-
ter's department, cadet at large at
the United States Military academy %
hll vacancy saused by the discharge
Of deficient cadet.
Washington. June 2o.--zs chary Lyons.
colored postofIce lsborer. today was az
rested IN the postoffice department
building on the charge OF stealing ie
claimed he was the victim of machiDa-
tions % other employees
New York, June 3o-The following state
rnent was Issued tonight by q member of
the firm OF J. PierPont Morgan & Co:
Any statement or report that the Inter
national Mercantile Marine company - 20
be reorganized and its stock assessed IS
absolutely untrue.
Dubuque. Ia. June 20.-MAitia compa-
mics from Independence. Waterloo and
MaquOketa arrived this evening and arc
now guarding the proPcrty of the street
car company Operation % the cars Uill
b resumed tomorrow.
Philadelphia. Pa. June eo.-The Liberty
bell arrived here FROM Boston this after
noon. The historic Feiic VAS escorted
from the Pennsylvania railway fregh;
station 10 Independeace han by the Sec
opd troop Philadelphia city czvairy. the
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-06-21

woman OF Appleton Wis, and President
OF the Appleton Young Ladies' Club.
writes:
When that languid. tired feeling comes
over you ard your food no longer tastes
good. and small annoyances irTitsies you.
Peruna will make you feel nkc another
person inside of week.
Il have now used - Tor three seasons.
and find II very valuable and effieacious-"
Miss Marie Coats.
II you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the usC % PoTunss
write az once 10 Dr. Hartman. giviug a
full statement OF your case and he VII
be pleased to give you bis valuable sdyiee
gratis.
Address pr. Hartman. President ~ Ths
Hartman Sanitarlnm. Colunhus. ehic