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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-10
GOVERNOR DURBIN
 FEELS GRATIFED
INDIANA's EXECUTIVE VERY MUCH PLEASED OVER THE LET TER WRITTEN BY PRESIDENT ENDORSING HIS ACTIONS.

Indianapolis, Ind, August 9.-When seen at his residence tonight regarding the let ter from President Roosevelt which he re- ceived by special delivery this morning, Governor Durbin said:
 q naturally feel gratified over the com mendation which the chief executive of the country has seen fit to bestow on my acts in connection with the trouble at Evansville and 1 certainly regard 1t as a great compliment to have his approval. In my opinion, however, it is not for the executive of the state to meet conditions to which he refers as much as 1t is for the people themselves. Legislatures may make laws, but their enforcement lies after all with the people for whose government they are made. There could be no reas- enable complaint either of the executive or of the courts in this state on the ground of non-enforcement of law, for there has been eight executions for capital offenses during my administration a record in that respect that has never been equalled in the state.
 But 1t was not a race problem at Evans vile, after the negro, Lee, was removed to Vincennes the mob assaulted the state when it assaulted it's representatives as they existed in the militia. l am not pre- pared to say that 1t was a war on the colored race, but rather an evidence of a general contempt for the orderly way of enforcing the law"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-10
MILLS ARE SHUT DOWN.
Production Will be curtailed for Sew
 eraI Weeks Yet.

Fall River. Mass. August 9.-The shut downs of the mills of this city will not be more extensive this week than last, and rather less than that of the week before
 The curtailment may be summarized as follows;
 Operatives, 75OO; spindles, 750,000; redue- ton of production, 100000 pieces; saw ing to the mills in weekly wages. $50,00o. Twelve corporations and sixteen mills are affected.
 This condition of affairs Is likely to continue for six weeks or until the new crop of cotton is on the market. The official quarterly statements of dividends paid by Fall River mills shows that for the last three months corporation share holders have received s4O0.000. This is a slight increase of the total dividends paid for the preceding quarter This ap- parent prosperity in the race or present curtailment of production is in a measure explained by the fact that recent divi- dends represent earnings made by the manufacture of goods from cotton bought at much lower figures than the ruling prices of cotton today. Future dividends based upon the present cost of produc- tion are anticipated with less satisfac- finn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-10
FIVE MORE DEATHS
 FROM THE ACCIDENT
NINE PERSONS ARE DEAD AS RE- SUIT OF THE FALLING OF THE WALK AT THE PHILADELPHIA BASEBALL GROUNDS.

Philadelphia, August 9.-Five addition al deaths occurred today as the result of the accident yesterday at the Phila- delphia National league baseball park, making a total of nine fatalities. Two hundred victims were treated at the various hospitals and 1t is believed that fully one hundred more received atten- tion at various drug stores in the vicinity of the baseball grounds. Of the injured in the hospital five are said to be In a critical condition. The list of dead fol- lows:
 Louis McGrath, as years old; Alfred Rogers, 60; William J. Graham, 26 Mat thew P Reed 30; George Cunningham, 50; Joseph Egar, 45; Nicholas Noses 55; Edward Williamson, 30; unknown man.
 Coroner Duggan today began an inves- tigation into the cause of the accident. The coroner and police officials decided today to permit the playing of scheduled games. The left field bleachers will be roped off and the spectators will be allowed to occupy only the seats in the rght field and the grand stand. Thous- ands of people today visited the base ball park and the hospitals were throng ed with friends and relatives of the in- jured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-10
HANDLED POISONED CLOTHING
Peculiar Hydrophobia Case Puzzles
 Physicians of Carrollton, Ga.

carrollton, Ga. August 9.-(Special.)- MT. Charles Upchureh. a well-known planter of the Tyus community of this county, died at his home last night, twelve miles southwest of Carrollton. His son, Mir. Henry Upchurch, a young man, was attacked and bitten by dog be- lieved to have hydrophobia several days ago, A mad stone" was applied to the wound and 1t adhered. The father washed the clothes worn 9y his son when bitten and about three days ago became desperately ill-a case that puzzled the physicians. He continued to struggle in agony until death came last night.
 It is believed he died with hydrophobia. which possibly developed from handling the poisoned clothing If his son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-10
POPE PLUS x RECEIVES GROWN
 AMID SCENES OF SPLENDORl
ROOSEVELT NEVER HEARD
 OF THAT PICNIC ORDER

Oyster Bay. N. r., August 9-Presldent Roosevelt passed the day quietly at Sag amore Hill with Ambassador Won Stern berg and members of his family Mrs. Roosevelt and the children attended the services at Christ church in the morn ing. The President read in the newspa- pers today that he had prevented several hundred from having an outing in the White House grounds because the color line had been drawn by the managers of the affair. It was stated that an appeal had been made to him to withdraw his objections to the use of the grounds for the picnic. but that he had paid no atten- tion to 1t.
 As a matter of fact. the President knows nothing of the affair except what
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-10

he has read in today's newspapers and had not heard of 1t until today.
 As matter of custom the White House grounds are not open for child ren's outings except on Easter Monday, when the annual egg rolling usually oc- CUTS. If an application were made for the opening of the grounds at another time. it would be a matter of routine which probably would not reach the President in any event. It did not reach him in this case.
 It is understood to be likely that the President soon may appoint Charles P. MeClelland senator from the Twenty second New York district to a position on the board of general appraisers un- der the law the appointee must be 'dem- ocrat. Senator McClelland has infiuen- tial support for the appointment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-10
MORE TROUBLE FOR HONDURAS.
Financial Difficulties In Fair Way to
 Cause Revolution.

Mexico City, August 9.-The final trou- bles of recent developments are in a fair way to precipitate another revolution in Honduras in the course of the next two months, according to Manuel Helgueva. who arrived from that Central American republic by way of Vera Cruz. The gov ernment Is at the present face to face with the possibility of the intervention of Eng land in the interest of English creditors.
 Senor Helgueva Is of the opinion that just as soon as intervention appears to be inevitable the enemies of General Manual Bonnila, who are very numerous, will start revolutionary movement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-10
TRAINS COLLIDE IN TEXAS.
Three Employees Badly Injured and
 Passengers Shaken Up.

Dallas, Texas, August 9.-At S:30 o'clock foot embankment leading to the bridge across the Trinity river, two Missouri Kansas e Texas passenger trains col lided while running at a high rate of speed. Three persons were injured. as follows:
 George Gumpert engineer of the north bound train, both legs broken.
 James Alders, engineer of the south bound train, collar-bone broken. s
 Isaac Smith, porter, leg broken and in- ternal injuries.
 The passengers were severely shaken up but no injuries were sustained. Both trains remained on the track.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-10
THREE KILLED IN STORM.
Wind and Lightning Play Havoc in
 South Carolina.

Charleston, s. C., August 9.-This city and vicinity was visited tonight by most severe electric storm. An unknown negro woman was killed in the streets here. ana at Ten Mile Hill J. B. Brittenden and his wife were instantly killed by lightning and their home burned.
 The steeple of St. Phillips church was struck by lightning and set on fire, which was soon extlnguished. This steeple was used as a light house, beacon being hung there which was used as range light in making the main channel of the harbor. The electric motive power of the street car system was burned out and all cars stopped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-10
WOMAN PRISONER WHIPPED.
Governor Terrell of Georgia Takes Up
 Case of Miss Decriss.

Atlanta. Ga, August Ex-Governor Ter rell has taken up the whipping of Miss Decriss, a white woman prisoner from Savannah at the, Mnedgeville prison farm, and tomorrow will call upon the prison commission to make an immediate and thorough investigation of the facts pertaining to the affair and to report to him, that he may take proper action thereon.
 The case excites widespread indigna- tlon, and if the facts are as now report ed, the governor will seek to punish those who are at fault.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-10
TONY LUCIANO MURDERED.
Head of Famous Italian Faction in
 New Orleans Is Assassnated.

New Orleans, August 9.-Tony Luciano, at the head of the Italian faction whose half dozen lives. was himself murdered today. The old fellow, who lost brother, cousin, wife and child, since the murders started over business rivalry. was taken off his guard. He became friendly with an Italian named Sam Asparo, who won his confidence, and they went to a pho tograph gallery to get some pictures.
 On the deserted stairway Asparo emptied his pistol into Luciano and ran through the house into a sice street, evi- dently having planned the affair well. Citizens saw him running and held him for the police. He denies all knowledge of the affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-10
ALABAMA WOMAN KILLS
 HERSELF IN CHICAGO

ham last night from Chicago asking if 1t were possible to locate the relatives or to identify a Mary Gordan, who was regis tered at one of the hotels there and who had shot herself.
 The telegram stated that although she was registered as Miss Mary Gordan 1t was thought that her real name was Mrs. Henry Glover. Efforts were made to To- cate the relatives of the woman, but no one knew of her.
 The city directories fail to give either of the names mentioned in the telegram, and although a number of people were asked about her none seemed to know of a woman bearing either of these names.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-10
Lynchlnq Narrowly Averted.

Geneva, Ind. August s,-Arthur Will Hams, aged 35, charged with assaulting Florence Barr. aged fl, was captured by a crowd today and narrowly escaped lynching. The Jail is very strongly guarded tonight. The officials have se- cured all assistance possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-10
Quarantine Riqidly Enforced.

Laredo, Tex. August 9 The quarantine which was established against San Luis Polo. Mex, a week ago because of the ap- pearance of case of yellow fever is still being vigorously enforced. Citizens of San Luis Polo deny that any yellow fever ex- ists at that territory and have forwarded q petition to the authorities at Washing ton asking that the quarantine be lifted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-10
MANY TICKETS SOLD
 TO THE BIG FIGHT
BOTH THE BIG FIGHTERS ARE IN TRIM AND WILL TAKE IT EASY UNTIL THE FRAY BEGINS IN EARNEST.

San Francisco. August 9.-Both Jeffries and Corbett took 1t easy today. Jeffries has announced that he will do no more boxing, but he has not fixed a date for leaving Harbng Springs. Corbett will discontinue his routine.
 The advance sale of tickets has reached large proportions. All the 10000 seats have been disposed of. Some betting at odds of to l, with Jeffries the favorite. has been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-10
GEN. MILES GIVEN
 A GREAT OVATION
ARRIVES AT CUMBERLAND, MD, EN ROUTE FROM WASHINGTON TO SAN FRANCISCO AND RE- GENES A WARM WELCOME.


 Cumberland Md, August 9.-Gen. Nell son A. Miles, en route from Washing ton to San Francisco, was given an ova- tion here today upon his arrival The Union Veteran legion and members of the G. A. R. were at the station In large numbers and cheered the veteran to the echo, while the South Cumberland band played national airs
 There was cheering and waving of handkerchiefs by many thousands of persons, including many ladies. Gen. Thomas R. Scott of Baltimore made a speech referring to General Miles as the greatest living soldier" and invited the assemblage to form in a line and shake hands with the retiring general of the United States army. General Miles was perceptibly moved by the spontane- ous ovation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-10

Chicago. August o.-Mrs. Henry Glover, who has been living at the Auditorium annex since she came to Chicago from Nashville last spring. while Respondent tonight shot herself in the breast. It is believed she will die. Two shots were fired, both of which took effect near the heart
 The loss of a large sum of money on the Chicago race tracks is said to have been the cause of her despondency. Mrs. Glover, before she married, was Miss Mary Gordon, a society belle of Mont gomery, Ala.
 May be Birmingham Woman.
 A telegram was received in Birming-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-10
William E. podae Dead.

Bar Harbor. Me, August Civilian E. Dodge. the New York millionaire and philanthropist, died today at Stanwood his summer home. Mir. Dodge had been in poor health for several months. He was a member of the New York metal house of Phelps, Dodge & Co.,, and waf seventy-one years old He was one oi the founders of the Union League elut and well known in charitable work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-10

Dallas. Tex, August s.-A dispatch from Chickasaw. I. T., says:
 During heavy thunderstorm here last night a meteor fell in the north part Of the city with a blaze of light and a shower of sparks which lit up the entire city and the country for miles around. The aerolite struck the earth in the back
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-10
 TRADE IS DULL IN MEXICO.
Many Firms Hurt by the Strlneency
 In Money Market.


 Mexico City. August 9.--This is the sea- son of the year when a lull is usually ex- pected in all branches of trade and the present is no exception 10 the rule, though business Is reported more active than during the same period last year. The present stringency in the money market and the reluctance of banks to extend the usual favors seemed to have worked something of a hardship on many concerns.
 The uncertainty in the rate of exchange is largely responsible for the very con- servative methods adopted by the banks, quite a decline resulting when the rate was ranging from 220 to 2.30, many for eign buyers availing themselves of this low rate to cancel accounts contracted when exchange was above 2.50 and many depositors checking on their accounts for speculative purposes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-10
Attempt Made To ASSaSSinate
 the French Minister
HE ESCAPED ANY INJURY
Would-be Assassin Made Desperate Struggle for Llbergty But Was FL nally Handcuffed and Taken to
 Jall-speaks Bad French.

Marseilles August s-As Premier Combes was returning this afternoon to the prefecture from banquet given by the Friendly Society of Teachers, at which M. Pelletan, minister of marine and Henri Brisson. deputy for Marseil- les, and a number of senators and depu- ties were present. two pistol shots were fired at the carriage in which he was riding. The premier was untouched and none of those accompanying him was hurt
 The attempt upon the life of the presi- dent of the ministry caused great excite ment and the crowd pointed out to the police the author of the attempt man dressed in fshermans clothes.
 Was Quickly Disarmed.
 His companion drew a knife, but the police quickly disarmed him. The police had much difficulty in protecting the man who had fired the shots from the crowd. He struggled desperately. but was soon overcome, handcuffed, and taken to the prefecture, where M. Combes had already arrived. The first interrogation of the prisoner took place in the presence of the premier.
 The man said his name was Sanvaire Picolo He spoke very bad French, with a strong Italian accent He denied that he had fired the shots, but when search ed a revolver was found with two cham bers which had been recently fired. 1t is believed that Pioolo anu his companion, who effected his escape during the con- fllct are anarchists. The police are aware of the presence in Marseilles of a p1ira her of old anarchizte
 The Official Version.
 The following official version of the attack upon Premier Combes has been issued:
 the corner of the Avenue Capelette and Rue Saint Eloi, five men began throw Ing tomatoes. 9n4y or9 of lAa missiles reached the carriage striking the coachman in the eye. The detectives aided by the local police, started in pur- suit of the men, who fled. Being close ly pressed and seeing themselves about to be overtaken, the men drew knives and revolvers and engaged in d struggle with the police who fired and seriously wounded three of them. One of those arrested succeeded In reaching his re- volver to an accomplice. An ,ther was them named Piceelo has already un- dergone five previous arrests.
 Premier Combes, accompanied by Min ister of Marine Pelletan left Marseiles tonight for Paris
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-10
LYNCHING TS CONDEMNED BY
 ROOSEVELT LN STRONG TERJYS
NEGRO WOMAN BEHEADS
 HER TWO LITTLE CHILDREN

old. The heads were severed with an ax and then she threw them into a fire. The crime was committed in Colleton county. The woman admitted the crime, saying she had received a message from God ordering the crime"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-10
FLYING METEOR FALLS
 LIGHTING UP THE TOWN

yard of Mrs. Sarah sibley. who was standing in the doorway watching the storm. She was knocked down and se- verely stunned but soon recovered. A terrific explosion occurred as the meteor struck and incandescent fragments flew in all directions.
 The telephone system in the north end of the town was wrecked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-10

Atlanta, Ga, August s.-A special to the Constitution from Columbia, s. C.. says:
 Lizzie Aiken. a negro woman 40 years old, was committed to jail today for be- heading her two daughters, 3 and 5 years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-10
Earthauake In Lisbon.

Lisbon, August 9-Midnight-A violent earthquake shook Lisbon and vicinity at lO:08 o'clock tonight. The duration of the shock was two seconds. It produced a great panic and some damage, but no fatalities have been reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-10
Traffic Resumed.

Kieff, Russia. August 9.-Tramway traf-
 fife has been resumed but are still patroll- ed by Cossacks and infantry. Stringent
 measures have been taken to prevent the workrnen from assembling. The taverns are closed Most of the bakeries are idle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-10
WEATHER FORECAST.

Washington, August s.-Foiiog- ing Is the weather forecast for Ala bama; Occasi onal shower; Monday and probably Tuesday; fresh winds. mostly southwest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-10
Historian Dead.

viena August s.-onno Kloph' the we'll known historian Is dead. at the age of sl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-10

(contlnued on Second Paasl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-10

those memorable occasions on which Pope Leo XIII wore them, for Leo seem ed always unable to support their weight. Over the pontiff's head, a eano- py was held by eight men, while the historic ostrich feather fans with pea cock tips. gave a touch of barbaric splendor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-09
SCHOOLS OF CITY OPEN.
DECORAHS FIVE SCHOOLS BEGIN WORK
improvements Made During the Vacation
in the Public Schools and the
Corps of Instructors
for the Year.

week with the opening of the Valdez
schools and Decorah Institute. Later
in the week a stream of young men
and great loads of trunks headed to-
ward West Decorah announced the
beginning of the year at Luther Col
I lege. Monday the public schools and
Immaculate Conception Academy were
thrown open and by this time every
thing is running along in good shape.
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
All departments of the city schools
opened on Monday for the year of
1904. and are now running in ship
shape. Supt. Coffeen and most of the
teachers have been spending the sum-
mer months in special study and i'll
outings, and have returned with re-
newed spirit and enthusiasm for the
work.
During the vacation some good work
has been done at the fifth ward school,
Besides general repairs a complete sys-
tenn of water flushing toilet rooms has
been installed, and the building has
been partly reseated and reftted. 1t
is now in splendid condition for
school work, and the first six grades
of the public school will be con-
Quoted in this building, the attend
ance being made up of those tributary
to the building, including some on
the east side of the river. Miss Nettie
Sellerman will have charge of the
fifth and sixth grades, Miss Karen
Larsen the third and fourth grades,
and Miss Lottie Johnson the first and
second grades, while the Kindergar-
ten pupils from the west side will be
transported TO the central school.
Miss Treat and Mrs. Whitmell will
alternate between the two schools in
the teaching of Music and Drawing.
In every sense the pupils attending
the fifth ward school will enjoy the
same privileges and advantages as
those attending the general school
building on the east side.
There are few changes in the per-
sonneI of the instructors of the high
school and public school this year.
The faculty as completed is as follows
f. L. Coffeen. Superintendent
Civics, Bookkeeping and Arithmetic.
II. G. Johnson, Principal High
School-History and Algebra.
Miss sther l.. Bissell-English.
Fred Welstead-Science and Geom-
etry.
Miss Cornelia Hermann-Latina and
German.
Miss Fannie Holmes, ith grade.
Miss Lillian Greer, 9Th grade.
Miss Monnie Whalen, 5th grade.
Miss Ollie Orr, 4th grade.
Miss Bertha Moen, 34th grade.
Miss Marie Whitmell, Sd grade.
Miss Edith Daubney, I'd grade.
Miss Mary Uhlev, 2d grade.
Miss Margaret Huston, lst primary.
Miss Caroline Hegner, lst primary.
Miss Mabel Bates, kindergarten.
We believe that tax en- as a whole il
is the best corps of instructors we
have ever had. The high school
teachers are all college graduates, and
the grade teachers have had the very
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-09

Fifty years ago such thing as "a
vacation was not heard of People
took JOY in their work, and contented
themselves with the simple pleasures
that fell TO their lot in their daily in
tercourse. A young man who would
have asked for a vacation in those
days would have lost his situation.
Now the youth is supposed to over
work himself in his daily grind and
to be so exhausted at the end as to be-
absolutely in need of relaxation. And
so for two months IN the summer no.
body pretends to work and they are
ten times as uncomfortable as they
would be if they followed their re-
2ular occupation.