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Mower County transcript., 1903-03-25
The New Cilarte Carried

To THE EDITOR:
In the last issue of the TRANSCRIPT
in an editorial, you express grave
doubts as to the adoption Of the new
charter. You say: So. :. s-ss,. ".
"There is aegrave question in the
minds ofemany whether or 969, the
total number of voters voting at the
election, are not required to ratlty.
On. this Interpretation the charter is
not ratified. We hope that It Will pc
authoritatively: settled one way or the
other SO that there will not be need
less line of litigation over it's legality
at serious expense of the tax payers.
There ought not to be any question
in regard to the legality Of the rati-
tication of the new charter. 1t has
been authoritatively settled by the
Supreme Court of this State that the
charter was legally adopted. The poll
list shows that the highest number Of
votes cast wa 969. OF this number
28 we're blank ballots. IF the 81 blank
ballots are subtracted from the 969
votes the charter received Al of the
qualified voters voting at such election.
In the recent case, Hopkins against
The City of Duluth, 81 Mimi. 189, this
identical question came up for decision
of the Supreme Court. In that case
there were 6707 ballots deposited in the
ballot box by voters. Fifteen ballots
had markings upon them but express
ed no effective choice for any candidate
or the ratification of the charter. Six
other ballots we're total blanks which
the voters without the use of the pen
Gil in any way deposited in the ballot
box. Five other ballots we're fraudu,
lently cast. The Court held that the
5,ballots fraudulently cast, the Is bal
lots without intelligible markings, and
the blank ballots were void, and their
use violated for any purpose; that thef
voters who deposited these ballots die
not by any mark or Indication express
a choice, and that the 26 ballots shoulc
be taken from the aggregate vote ap
pearing upon the poll list; and that the
poll list cannot be regarded as absolute
evidence of the aggregate vote upon
which the constitutional majority is te
be estimated. And the Court held thai
the proposed charter of the City o1
Duluth was adopted.
The Court in conclusion say: "Wt
hold that bare attempt to vote, b!
depositing a blank ballot or an untel
ligible ballot. is not effective, ant
should not br included in the tota
count upon which the required four
sevenths is to be estimated, and tina
the court below properly excluded tn
twentysix votes from the, aggregate
number cast, and it follows that tn,
new charter of Duluth was legal!
ratified by the constitutional majority
LAFAYETTE FRENCH.
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:. .DeBeII's- Kidney Pills.

Are not recommended for every
thing, but they will positively cure a
series OF diseases arising from dis:
ordered. kidneys, such as backache.
weak back, diabetes, intlamm alton of
the bladder and all urinary troubles.
In using DeBell's Kidney Pills you
afford natural help" tor nature, For
DeBell's Kidney Pills. are the most
perfect healers and gentle aid to the
Kidneys that is known to medical
science. Price 25 cents per box.
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For Catarrhal deafness.

: You will find Bunsen's cream
Catarrhal just the remedy you need.
Avoid drying inhalents, !, use- that
which cleanses and heals the mem
-brane. Bunsen's Cream Catarrhal is
such remedy. Cures Catarrh easily
and pleasantly. Contains no mercury
or other Injurious drug. Is quickly
absorbed. Gives instant reltef.si Mon.
.ey refunded II it fails to cure: Price
so cents. S;,,. s.sss ~ e.:
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A Choice of Ways.

A Choice of Ways.
To California is afforded by, taking
the Chicago Great Western Railway.
Close connection is made at Kansas
City with the tiaest trans.continental
"Limiteds." The. choice OF two
through tourist cars via different
routes may be had via this ltne.c ASK
any Great Western Agent about
them. .:'. 8
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Grip Remedies in Great Demand.
When. colds and grip are prevalent
the quickest aud surest:: .remedief are
in great. demand, Mr.. Joseph ID.
Williams, Of McDuff. Va, says that
he was cured Of a very deep and last
ing attack Of Ia grippe by using
Cham berlain's Cough Remedy after
trying Sc ve'al other preparations with
no effect. For sale by All druggists.
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Murphy''s.: Store,
HONEST SELLING
HONEST BUYING.

are the fundamental principles behind each and
every undertaking in this store. We have for the
past six months been digging and delyng early and
late, ransaGkingl the -arkets and buying when and
where we could find piece of goods at exceptional
value with a free hand. As a consequence we show
the choicest and finest line of merchandise have
shown. AS to values we honestly ask comparison
for this week: "F' >* ~ ":;
The following items for your inspection:> III
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FOR: SALE

One seven year old bay mare. one
three year old roadster gelding, one:two
year old roadster mare, one :yearling
grade bull, hay and, corn at building.
*::x:: If .~..> JONATHAN FIREEMAN.
F4"Hillcrest" 6 miles N. w. of Austin, !.
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NORMAL. SCHOOL NEWS

Inc ot1f g1ve l 1111
March 20.
E Students are now leaving for their re-
sspectiye .hames: but. others arrive and
attendance*is holding up quite well. . g.
!. Indications: Are that the attendance
during the spring and summer terms
will be more than double that:.of any
corresponding terms in previous years.
Frank "A. Heilman is at present taking
a >telegraphy course. ~: =: =.== =. <.
Chas.H H: Mielke former student has
accepted a opposition at Buffalo, n. Y.
with the Vir Pub. Co. at 500 per month.
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HOmeseeker's 3 Excursions.

HOmeseeker's Excursions.
Homeseekers tickets to nearly all
points on sale at low rates by Chicago
Great Western Railway on fist and
third Tuesday of each month, Novem-
Der to April inclusive. Available. In
the: through tourist sleeping cars.
For particulars apply to. any Great
Western Agent, or J.=P. Elmer, G. p.
A.. Chicaqo, Ill. j.: - 8
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To Cure Cold in One Day,
Take Warmers White Wine of; Tar
Syrup, the best cough remedy on
earth. 25 and SO cents.
Mower County transcript., 1903-03-25
.A<o~e ff,a Conn

~. stops the Cough - ).
aid Works off the COld.~',r
Laxative BromoQuinine Tablets cure cold in
one day: No Cure, noPay. Price rs cents. .
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Trees For Sale.

For: Sale Evergreens and other shade
trees in limited quantities. South Of
South Bridge, Austin, Mimi: :. :: :.
...- g. .:~~~ - j. a. THOMPSON:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
SHIPS HURRIED TO
 ADMIRAL COGHLAN
TIME FOR DEPARTURE FROM CEN TRIAL AMERICAN WATERS IS LEFT TO THE DISCRETION OF THE ADMIRAL.

Washington, April ?. = The navy de- pertinent today received the following cablegram from Admiral Coghlan, dated Guatemala, April 1:
 "Following sent by Marietta, en route Belize for stores: Raleigh arrived Trux coftez, reports T xillo captured by revolutiouists Eth; Cur interests pro. tected; conditions unsettled; communica- ton uncertain and another collier needed. . Brutus nearly empty"
 The collier Marcellus will probably be sent to Admiral Coghlan.
 In addition to the collier Marcellus, orders were issued at the navy depart ment detaehing the supply ship Culgoa from the north Atlantic squadron for duty with Admiral Coghlan, and it will proceed at once from Pensacola.
 To Admiral Coghlan's discretion has been left the time of hls departure from Central American waters but the tenor of his dispatch received today indicates that his presence there will soon be un- necessary.
 On starting north he will join the Att lantfc squadron at Pensacola. The ships of the Caribbean sea division will prob ably be docked at Norfolk or Boston.
 Admiral Higginsons squadron is ex- peeted to reach New York early in May. and such vessels as need repairs will be doeked at the New York yard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
WILLIAM TAKES A SAIL.
Is Warmly Greeted By King Christian
 at Copenhagen.

Liel April 2.-Emperor William today embarked on the imperial yacht Hohen- zollern and, accompanied by two cruisers sailed for Copenhagen, amid salutes from the war ships
 Copenhagen, April 2.-The emperor, who was In the best of spirits, was warmly welcomed by King Christian and replied most kindly to the latters remarks The speeches which King Christian and the emperor will deliver at the galf dinner at the palace tonight will not be of a political character.
 The population turned out en masse to welcome the German emperor. When the imperial yacht Hohenzollern anchored at Q o'clock, the Danish war ships and the forts fired salutes. There was great cheering, the bands played the German anthem and the artillery thuhdered saiutes when Emperor William, wearing an admirals uniform, stepped on the land- ing stage where he was met by King Christian, who was accompanied by the princes of the Danish rolay family. Kino Christian embraced the German emperor Kissing him on both cheeks After in specting the guard of honor their maies- Hes drove in carriage drawn by six ho~ses to the Danish royal residence. the castle Of Amalieberg, escorted by a de- tachment of hussars. The route was thronged by cheering crowds who in inc warmth of their demonstration at one point broke through the police cordon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
HAY OF VIRGINIA SAYS
 GORMAN Is A WINNER
Though He Likes Parker Mr. Hay Thinks Gornse Would Make Better Leader Account of His Popularity and ConSer-
 vatsm-Coud Carry New York, Indiana, New Jersey

as it's leader without a dissenting voice, although many democratic senators in- elined to views upon certain subjects of party not altogether In sympathy with his.
 Ut was a splendid tribute to Mir. Cor man and his ability. and likewise a con- vinelng indication that he was regaeded by democratic senators as the man around whom all democrats In the upper branch of congress could center ard out of disunion bring harmony l think the people of Virginia regard MT. German as the senate democrats did when he was made leader, they will support him in convention and at the polls if he is a candidate.
 with the tariff question to the front I cannot see why we should not carry such states as New York Connecticut, New Jersey and Indiana, which have supported the democratic ticket in the past. The money question. which has been a bugaboo to the voters of these localities in the last two national cam paigns, Is now in the background. Fur thermore. l think that Mr. Roosevelt has lost in popularity i'll such states and that if he soud be nominated by the republl- cans our candidate on a tariff platform will be able to reclaim states which went to the republican party by reason of the financial issue. l think German Is a winner"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
KING EDWARD IS WARMLY
 WELCOMED IN PORTUGAL

Lisbon. April 1.-The British royal yacht Victoria. with King Edward on board. arrived in the Tagus today from Portsmouth, and was saluted by the war ships and forts The yacht steamed up the Estuary, followed by the escorting British and Portuguese cruisers and anchored opposite Black Horse square, where the immense crowd had assembled. A royal salute was fired. King Carlos embarked at the arsenal on board the royal galley, which was built for the marriage of Don Maria and Carlos ". The galley is beautifully decorated with carvings, Is thirty-six feet long, and was manned by eighty men, who pulled forty oars. The warships manned sides and yards and the ssilors cheered as the stately galley followed by a number of galleys, proceeded to the Victoria and AL bert.
 The interview between their majesties on board the Victoria and Albert lasted
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w Representative Hay of Virginia,
 one of the democratic leaders of the house. takes an optimistic view of the presidential election situation next year. and believes that under certain conditions. for which the next national convention will be responsible, the man to be nominated by the party wla win
 MT. Hay is particularly impressed with the desirability of Senator German of Maryland as a candidate. He also ex- presses the view that Parker of New York would be an available man.
 ''I think the democrats of Virginia are inclined to look favorably upon the, Par ker boom," said MT. Hay today. but my belief is that if German can be in- duced to become candidate the state of Virginia will support him through It's delegation at the next convention. We believe in Senator German by reason of his long experience In public life and his well-known conservatism. That party leaders have confidence in him was made evident by his selection to the minority leadership of the senate immediately af- ter he resumed his seat in that body. The party as represented there claimed him
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an hour and a half, after which pro- cession was formed and the two kings went ashore. The historic galley occu- pied by the kings led the way. It was followed by flotilla of various craft. Their majesties progress was aceompan- jed by salvos of artillery and the sailors of the warships again manned the sides. On landing King Edward and King Car los were greeted with tremendous enthus- iasm. Their majesties wore admirals uniforms. King Edward looked in the best of health, and accompanied by the king of Portugal walked to the recep- tion pavilion, where the presidents of the two legislative houses and others were presented. The royal party then en- tered six ancient state coaches, the last of which, drawn by eight horses, was oc- cupied by their majesties.
 The procession received a great ovatioss along the route from the immense crowds of spectators. The costumes of the coun- try people the decorations of the streets and the bright sunshine, added to the brillianey of the royal progress through the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
CRITTENDEN HOME
 WAS BADLY BURNED
FIRE ORIGINATED IN KITCHEN AND CAUSED LOSS OF ABOUT $2ooo, WITH NO NsuRANcE-A NEW HOSE WAGON.

The residence of Moses H. Crittenden, at 1500 Fifth avenue, was partially de- stroyed by fire this morning at 2 o'clock The loss will amount to about 5000 from fire and water. without any insurance. The house was occupied by MT and Mrs. Crittenden, their two unmarried daugh- ters, MT. and Mrs. Foster Hamilton and J. Quincy Smith and H. D. Stark.
 The fire originated in the kitchen. It was discovered by J. Quincy Smith, who barely escaped with his life. He was awakened by smoke in his room, which is directly over the kitchen. He awaken ed the family and all escaped.
 The new hose wagon at the West End house was the first on the scene, and had a line of hose laid before any other appar- atus arrived. The fire was out by 2:35 o'clock.
 The roof Is badly burned, and small portion of the second flood. Much of the furniture was injured by water. The house is valued at about $6000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
NiNE-HoUR LAW TROUBLESOME.
Miners and Operators Have Different
 Interpretation of the Award.

Scranton, Pa, April 2.-Trouble has al- ready been experienced as a result of the operators and miners not agreeing in their interpretation of the strike commits sion's award.
 The commission adjudged that the men should be paid lon the basis of q nine- hour day." without reduction of wages, and with pro rata increase for over time.
 This the operators say does not decree a nine-hour day, but simply that they are to get the old ten-nours' wages for nine hours work, and overtime for each hour worked more than nine.
 At some collieries, where the companies proceeded to work ten hours as before the strike, the men refused to work more than nine hours. and the collieries had to shut down. The men themselves are di- vided as to the right interpretation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
COURT WAITS ON
 SENATOR FORAKER
WHEN HIS ARGUMENT IS CON- GUIDED THE CASE OF TAYLOR VS. SOUTHERN PACIFIC WILL GO TO JUDGE LURToN.

Nashville, April 2.-The case of Talbot J. Taylor vs the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific will go to Judge Lurton tomorrow morning. It only remains for Senator Foraker to conclude his argu- ment, which was started and the greater part of which was finished on Thurs day. This will be the last argument made.
 Judge Lurton stated to a representa- tive of the Associated Press on Thursday evening that he expected the case to be concluded before noon. He said it would be two or three days before he would render his decision. There is a vast amount of cansideration to be given to the matter, 'oying not only some very fine points e- law, but immense property holdings. It will probably be the first of next week, Judge Lurton said, before he would finish his deliberation of the case and announce his decision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
HYMELIA LEVEE
 WILL BE SAVED
CRIB WORK IN THE cREvAssE HAS BEEN FINISHED AND NOW LOOKS AS IF THE WIDE GAP WILL BE CLOSED.

New Orleans, April 2.-With the suc- cessful joining of the crib work lead ing from either side of the broken Hy- melia levee, an achievement which was critical stage is considered to have been passed in the attempt to close the cre- vasse, now seven hundred feet in width. Only the most unexpected misfortune re- sulting in the carrying away of the crib ping can prevent the success of the un- dertaking, which in view of the extent of the break and the conditions that sur rounded 1t, is regarded as an unusual triumph in crevasse fighting.
 Generally speaking, the river conditions are considered to be improved in Louis jana. The intervention of good weather of the levee system. Every embankment in the state above New Orleans Is holding except those at Bougere and Angela, where the damage done Is local, and 1t is felt that the maximum flood Is at least in sight. The river here remained sta- tionary at 201 today.
 Unconfrmed reports were received of a further break in the vicinity of the Bohemia crevasse below Pointe-a-la- Hache. which is over fifty miles down the river A break there now has no signi- ficance, as there is little if any cultivat- ed land to be overAowed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
Operators Consider Award.

Scranton, Pa, April 2.-Thirty-five in- dependent operators representing the whole anthracite region, met today to consider the award of the commission A committee, consisting of H. H. Ashley of the Parish Coal company; H. c. Reyn- olds of the Wyoming Coal and Land com pany, and w. l.. Cornell of the Green Ridge Coal company, was appointed to confer with committee of superintend- ents of the big companies with a view to reaching a concerted agreement about putting into operation the various recom- mendations of the commissioners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
SAFE BLOWERS AT WORK.
Rob Depot, Express Office, Postofflce
 and an Office.

Little Rock, Ark, April "A special to the Gazette from Newport says:
 The little town of Cotton Plant, forty three miles south of here on the White and Black river branch of the Choctaw, was visited last night by a daring band of safe-blowers. who burglarized the depot, express office, postofhee and the office of Dr. R. R. James
 At the last named place the safe was cracked.
 Very little booty is thought to have been secured at any of the four places Before the town was aroused the merry despera- does, who had previously cut the tele phone and telegraph wires running north and south, escaped by means of a hand car in the direction of Brinkley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
FLORIDA GETS THE LAND.
Lone-Drawnout Case With U. s. Gov
 ernment at Last Ended,

Washington. April 2.-commssioner Richards of the general land office today took practically the final step in the set clement of the long drawn out contention between the United States and the state of Florida over the ownership of lands located in that portion of the state of Florida known as the Everglades. The en- tire land in dispute includes about s.0oO.- 000 acres, all of which goes to the state in fee simple and will be at it's disposal. The lands are all within the frostless belt and 1t Is believed with draining they soon will become valuable for fruit-growing purposes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
BLUE JACKETS ASHORE
 TO GUARD U. s. CONSUL.

= APE HAYTEN Hayu April 2-The situation Domingo o is extremely
 The which rived at san yesterday landed detachment of fifty buejack United general that city.
 shell Dominican Presdente, which Is the 0 consulate
 proecle did not
 lasting yesterday morning between troops Caribbean santo Domingo.
 me killed wounded
 Domingo city, the last
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
CANNOT GRANT INCREASE.
Several Pilots Are Reported to Have
 Deserted Their Boats.

St. Louis, April 2.-At a meeting of the representatives of the various lines of river steamers today 1t was decided not to grant the demand for higher wages recently asked by the pilots. The pilots demand an advance of 25 per cent. Sev- eral pilots are reported to have deserted their boats at points along the river on learning that the advance had been re- fused.
 It was said today that the Pilots asso- citation was preparing to apply for af- filiation with the American Federation of Labor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
TWO ARKANSAS STATESMEN
 HAVE FISTICUFF ON STREET

Little Rock April "A fight occurred here today in front of the Capitol hotel on one of the most prominent streets of the city, between United States Senator James P. Clarke and Congressman S. Brundige. The difficulty occurred over a statement given to reporter by Mr. Brundige in an interview several weeks ago.
 Senator Clarke struck MT Brundige sev- eral blows on the head, which were promptly returned by Mir Brundige
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
NO FRISCO MEETING HELD.
In the Absence of a Quorum If Was
 Indefinitely Postponed.

New York. April 2.-Tnls was the regu- lar meeting day of the directors of the St Louis and Sal. Francisco road, but in the absence of quorum the meeting was indefinitely postponed. President foakum returned from the west today, but there were no deyelopments in tba reported Frisco Rock Island deal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
Spencer Eddy in Washington.

Washington, April 2.-spencer Eddy, secretary of the United States legation at Constantinople, has arrived in Wash ington. It was in large part due to his energy that Miss Ellen Stone was ran somed The money paid to the eaptors. 1t is learned, has gone towards supplying firearms and ammunition to the Mace donians who are in revolt against the Turkish government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
Baseball umplres Meet.

Newport News Va. April 2.-The um- pires of the National Baseball league held morning and afternoon sessions behind closed doors at Old Point Comfort today. There were fifteen umpires in attendance. No information was given out, except the statement that the new rules and regula- tions were under discussion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
Will Increase Capital Stock.

Portland, Me, April 2.-At a meet. ing of the stockholders of the Mohawk Valley Steel and Wire company, held here today, it was voted to increase the capital stock of the company from $25,000,000 to $60,000, ,00O. The increase makes the corporation the largest in Maine. The company was organized three months ago by New York capi- talists and is building $5,000, ,000 plant in the south and acquiring iron and coal lands in southern states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-03
CREEKS BODY RECOVERED.
Is Found in Mobile Bay With Head
 Badly Crushed.

Mobile, April 2.-Andrew Lavender, a Greek barge tender, was murdered some time Tuesday night on board coal barge at the foot of Beauregard street and his body thrown into the river with iron weights attached to it.
 The body was recovered this afternoon and the head found to be crushed by blows of a blunt instrument. Six dollars was found in his pockets.