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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-14
GUN EXPLODED.
Accident Aboard Battleship Iowa
During Target Practice.

Pensacola, Fla, April 1O.-A dis
astrous explosion occurred on the bat
tleship Iowa while the vessel was at
target practice in the guilt. The for.
ward port Pinch gun burst from the
premature explosion OF a shell, IL feet
of the piece outside the turret being
demolished. Three men were killed
and five injured, two seriously. The
killed are:
FIRST CLASS SEAMAN KIELE.
ORDINARY SEAMAN PERCELL.
GUNNER'S NATE BERRY.
Injuder:
First Glass Seaman Caught.
Ordinary Seaman Brown.
Ordinary Seaman Mansdale.
The men killed and injured were
on the second or gun deck at mess.
Three pieces of the exploded gun,
each weighing over a ton, passed
downward through the p a deck, fall
ing upon the men at mess, instantly
killing the three named. All the men
were horribly mutilated.
The heavy missiles, after passing
through the gun deck, continued on to
the third deck, where they came in
contact with the armored deck, the
heavy steel bringing them to a stop,
thus saving the engineers and firemen
who were at work below.
Although the upper decks were COW
cred with men, no n there was seri-
ously injured.
The explosion occurred just as mess
call was sounded. Firing was to have
ceased after the shot for dinner hour.
The Iowa was steaming along at a
speed of IL knots an hour, when Lieu
tenant Reid, in charge of the forward
l2-inch turret, gave orders to load and
fire. The time fuse was cut for the
range, the piece charged, the breach
closed and the word given to fire. Fol-
lowing the report of the gun there was
a smothered noise as the shell explod-
ed midway in the gun and pieces OF
the bursted gun and shell we're scat
tered broadcast. Three great holes
were torn through the deck.
The MASSACHUSETTS, six miles dis
tant, was signalled for aid and one of
the cutters put off with a surgeon and
assistant surgeons. The injured men
we're taken to the hospital and their
injuries dressed. The dead were
brought to Pensacola.
Some claim the explosion al caus
ed by a defective she'll and others
think that the frequent firing of the
pieces at Culebra during the winter,
added to the work done here during
the past three days, SO strained the
piece that the force of the charge
burst the gun.
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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-14
GOV. HAusER WINS.
Granville Stewart Loses Seven Devils
Mining Case In Idaho.

Boise, Ida, April 1O.-The supreme
court today decided the Seven Devils
mining case brought by Granville
Stewart against Ex-Governor Hauser
of Montana, and others. The decision
is in favor OF defendants, the judg-
ment of the lower court being affirm
ed. The case involved mining proper
ties valued at 81, zoo, 600.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-14
For Sale.

TX dairy farm, situated one mile
south of Billings, consisting of 26O
acres, together with farm implements.
Milk business with so cows and
dairy utensils can be had il connec-
ton or separately. Enquire on prem
Uses. 94-S
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-14
Notice.

am out about 10 head of cattle,
branded OIL on right ribs and o on
right neck. Information as to their
whereabouts will be suitably reward
ed. OLOF NELSON,
90-4f Columbus, Mont.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-14
POOL is DISSOLVED.

Scheme to Corral Southern Pacific
Stock Falls Through.
New York, April 1O.-Oficial an
nouncement was made today Of the
dissolution Of the Southern Pacific
pool, which has been engineered by
Mr.. Keene and the firm of Talbot j.
Taylor & Co. Mr.. Taylor made the
announcement. He said also that the
stock in the pool had been distributed.
Mr.. Taylor confirmed the report that
Mr.. Keene is to take a trip to Europe.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-14
New Gun Ready.

Washington. April 10.-Because of
the meager details of the explosion OF
a 12-inch gun aboard the Iowa yester-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-08
TWO DARING ATTEMPTS.
Negroes Were Discovered Trying to
 Enter Residence-A Pistol Used.

Two daring attempts at burglary were made Friday night within few blocks of each other, and within half hour About o'clock Miss Lillie Dunlap saw the face of a negro at the window of the residence of her father D. R. Dunlap, 232O Seventh avenue, and told him. He ran out on the porch and grabbed the negro, who said that his name was Frank Jones, and that he wanted to see his mother, who worked for Mrs. Dunlap. Mir. Dunlap held the negro until he drew a pistol and pointed 1t at MT. Dunlap's head and com manded him to release him. The negro when released ran out of the back gate.
 The other attempt was about S:30 o'clock at the residence or Frank J. Barnes, Huntsville avenue and Twen- tieth street. Some women in the house saw a negro climbing through the win dow on the second floor. They screamed and two men in the house came to their assistance. The negro had escaped.
 The store of I. M. Tremble on Twentieth street, between Avenue B and c, was burglarized Friday night. Very little was taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-08
ONE WEEK. Postum Coffee Remade the Dominic In Week.

Where a person has no trouble ex- cepting those caused by coffee Postum Food Coffee if faithfully used will usual ly act with remarkable quickness. Here is an example even where the coffee habit has been one of long standing.
 T had been coffee thinker for 20 years and until recently regarded it as one of the stays of life'" writes Ten nessee clergyman.
 About year ago an attack of malaria impaired my digestion and I began to use more coffee than usual. thinking it would help my system throw off the malady. During that year I suffered indescribable agonies of nervous indiges- ton. Finally I noticed that every time I drank coffee for dinner or supper was much worse. I told my wife I thought 1t was coffee and that I would quit 1t and use hot water. Then I thought would try the Postum we had heard so much about.
 From the very day I left off coffee prove and at the end of one single week did not have even the slightest symp. tom of nervousness and dyspepsia left It is many weeks now since then and I have not only gained in flesh but am en- tirely free from indigestion and am strong and happy. My wife had been nervous and her stomach in bad con- dition and when she saw the change wrought in me followed my example. and after using Postum short time ex- tremely beneficial results followed.
 T am a Methodist minister in charge of church at Graysville, Tenn" Name furnished by Postum Co.,. Battle Creek, Mich.
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course is not expected to be convinced. I shall have nothing more to say on this subject, but will leave it to the well-in- formed public. T. c. M'DONALD.
 Birmingham, February ', 1908.
 LInnehan Replies to Austin.
 Alderman Linnehan sends the following letter to The Age-Herald:
 To the Editor of the Age-Herald:
 Please publish for me the following re- ply to Chief Austins letter of February 5:
 I desire to state to the people of this city that the charge I made at the last meeting of the city council is positively true, and is as follows:
 Chief of Police C. w. Austin and Officers Jordan and Culpepper were being paid by the city of Birmingham while on duty at the gambling exhibit recently opened in the city hall building. To prove this statement. I refer any one to the monthly pay roll of the police depart ment for the month of January which shows that full time was credited to the above named officers. l refused to ap- prove the pay roll and voted against 1t, stating at the time that I was opposed to the city of Birmingham paying the political bills of any city official and especially at time when the people were incensed at the way their homes were being robbed; good citizens had to go armed, as they had every reason to be- lieve their lives were In danger while going home after dark. Highway rob berries were of nightly occurrence. and the press and public generally were adv. ,At- ing for a larger police force.
 Perhaps we should have a larger force. but believe In employing the officers ~e now pay for no other purpose than t.e n1A tad fnr a md the ordinance that I introduced at the last meeting is confirmed, the political ex- penses will be paid by the party directly interested, and not by the city. Respect fully yours, P. II. LlNNEHAN.
 Birmingham. February :, 1903.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-08
FUTURE TELLER
 WAS ARRESTED
CHATTANOOGA WOMAN CLAIMED MADAME JEANETTE "WITcHEpv HER AND GOT CLOTHING AND ooops-MApAME EXPLAINS.

Madame Jeanette, otherwise known as Mrs. Greenly. and Miss Greenly were arrested yesterday by the police on a re- quest from the chief of police of Chat tanooga, where the former Is accused of obtaining money under false pretenses. Yesterday afternoon the chief in Chat tanooga telephoned list of the missing goods to Chief Austin and stated that the woman would not be prosecuted there if she could return the stuff. She agreed to- do this and was released.
 The woman who reported the loss in Chattanooga claims that she was ''be- witched' and while under these influences was forced to bring her goods to the office of Madame Jeanette. The latter asserts that she read this womans palms and charged her BIO to write her horo- scope, and that the woman could not pay the money. so pawned the goods to get her future told.
 Madame Jeanette is running a "fu- ture" store on Nineteenth street near the corner of Third avenue, and only a half block from the police headquarters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-08
THE RIGHT THING.
A New Catarrh Cure, Which Is Rapidly
 Coming to the Front.

For several years, Red Gum. Blood root and Hydrastin have been recognized as standard remedies for catarrhal troubles, but they have always been given sepa- rately and only very recently an ingenious chemist succeeded in combining them. to- gether with other antiseptics into pleas ant effective tablet.
 Druggists sell the remedy under the name of Stuart's Catarrh Tablets and it cure of nasal catarrh, bronchial and throat catarrh and in catarrh of the stomach.
 MT F. N. Benton, whose address is care of Clark House, Troy, N. r.. says: '"When I run up against anything that is good I like to tell people of it. I have been troubled with catarrh more or less for some time. Last winter more than ever. Tried several so-called cures. but did not get any benefit from them. About six weeks ago I bought a 50 cent box of Stuart's Catarrh Tablets and I am glad to say that they have done wonders for me and I do not hesitate to let all my friends know that Stuarts Catarrh Tab lets are the right thing
 MT. George J. Casanova of hotel Griffon West 9th street. New York City, writes: T have commenced using Stuart's Ca- tarrh Tablets and already they have given me better results than any catarrh cure I have ever tried"
 A leading physician of Pittsburg advises the use of Stuarts Catarrh Tablets in pre- ference to any other treatment for Ca- tarrh of the head, and throat or stomach.
 He claims they are far superior to in- halers salves. lotions or powder. and are much more convenient and pleasant to take and are so harmless that little chil- dren take them with benefit as they con- tain no opiate. cocaine or any poisonous drug.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-08
FOUR MORE DAYS
 FOR REGISTRATION
ONLY 1880 VOTERS HAVE QUAIL FEED FOR PRIMARY so FAR, BUT THE NUMBER WILL INCREASE FAST THIS WEEK.

Six of the ten days for registration for the municipal primary on March have passed and total of 1880 voters have reg istered in the different wards of the city.
 The registration up to last night was divided as follows:
 First ward 112. Second ward 2s5. Third ward 101. Fourth ward 105. Fifth ward s56. Sixth ward 1sS, Seventh ward 1Ss, Eighth ward 123 Ninth ward 169.
 The indictment weather during the past week. with the exception of two days IS thought to have materially effected the registration, but it is expected that be- fore the registration books close at 10 o'clock next Thursday night, between 5000 and 4OOO voters will have qualified themselves to vote.
 | A number of the candidates paid their entrance fees yesterday. They are l. Epstein, candidate for alderman from the Second ward; w R. McGavock, candi- date for police commissioner; Thomas L. Sims, candidate for alderman from the Ninth ward, C. +. EnSley, cdnuiudle ioi alderman from the Fifth ward.
 The candidates will be required to pay their entrance fees between now and 10 o'clock Thursday night.
 ( provision made in regard to registra- ton is that If any voter fails to register before Thursday night he will be allowed to register on the day of the primary if he can give satisfactory excuse why he did not previously register. Of course every one applying for registration must ! be eligible and have compiled with all requirements of the constitution. The re- squirements are that the applicant has ireceived a life registration certificate and paid his poll tax, if not over 45 years of age or exempt from the payment by being member of a military company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-08
CAMP HARDEE WANTS TSEX-SLAVES
 PROVIDED FOR BY GOVERNMENT
JEFFERSON COUNTY
 TEACHERS TO MEET
INSTITUTE WILL BE HELD HERE THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND sATuR- DAY-PRocRAMME FOR THE THREE DAYS.

The Jefferson County Teachers insti- ute will be held in Birmingham Thurs day, Friday and Saturday of this week. The opening session will be in the high school, and the remainder in Magnolia hall. The programme will be as follows:
 Thursday Evening. Meeting at high school building at 7:So D. m.
 Devotional exercises.
 Address of welcome. Principal J. B. Cunningham.
 Response, Ernest F. Bush.
 How to Teach Physical Geography for Jefferson County" Miss Florbel Brown. Address on Reading" Principal c. A. Brown.
 Friday Session. Friday morning, 9:30 a. m, meeting at Magnolia hall.
 Educational Value of Geography in the Common Schools" Mrs. J. M Richard. Why and How Should History Be Taught?' Miss Kate Saulsbury How To Teach Reading in Primary Grades, Miss Carrie Barber.
 Number Work for Practical Use and for Ability and Skill in Reasoning" Miss Claude Morgan.
 Essentials of Good School Work. ]" Mrs. M. A. Layet.
 How to Secure Attention" Primary grade, Miss Florence Filliamson gram mar grade, c. R. Weston.
 How to Conduct Recitation" pri- mary grade. Miss Susie Osborn; gram mar grade, Miss Susie Osborn; grammar grade, H. A. Little.
 Patriotic exercises. "The Value of Holi- day Exercises, Arbor Day, Thanksgiving, etc." J. w. Hanchey
 a, xT,rlr f,, o.lf irg and Writing as Fundamental Insfru- ments in Education. Miss Elizabeth Fri delle
 Value of the Library to the d) Teach CT, @ the School, (3) the i'upil," Miss Eloise Mckenzie.
 Addresses.
 Rev. J. P McFerrin Will talk to the teachers on "lducation and Behavior on Friday night at 7:3O.
 Rev J. w. Canty Johnson VIII deliver an address to the teachers on 'Westmin- ster Abbey" the same evening.
 Saturday.
 Native Reactions and Acquired Reac- tions. chapter vi, James. conducted by Principal c. B. Glenn, Birmingham. What the Native Reactions Are, chap ter vii, James, conducted by Prof E. P Hogan, Howard college.
 The Basis of Promotion, chapter VI, Seeley. conducted by Superintendent J. M. Dill Bessemer.
 Politeness chapter vii. Seeley, conduct ed by Superintendent w. E. Dickson. East Lake
 Saturday, Reading union, 10 a. m, Mag nolla hall.
 Chapters vi and vii. "Seeley's Founda- ton of Education" chapters vi and vii, James Talks to Teachers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-08
Rear Admiral WiIdes Dead.

Washington, February 1.-The navy de- pertinent today was advised of the death of Rear Admiral Wildes. The admiral had been in i'll health for some time and was invalided home on account of gem eral break down of his physical consti- tuition. Rear Admiral Wildes was junior squadron commander on the Asiatic squadron flying his flag on the Rainbow. He entered the naval services in 1860 and attained the rank of rear admiral in October 1901.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-08
TOBACCO TRUST GROWS.
Plant of w. s. Mathews & Son Is Ab-
 sorbed.

Louisville Ky. February 1.-The Cou- rier-Journal this morning says:
 ''The enormous plant of w. s. Mathews & Son of this city the largest rehandling tobacco establishment in the world, has been absorbed by the British-American Tobacco company, the English adjunct of the American Tobacco company. MT. John V. Mathews, head of the Mathews plant, will leave today for New York to complete the final details or the deal, which Is the biggest of the kind for some time. All the main terms have been agreed upon, the purchase price being in the neighborhood of s2 2,00O000.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-08
Merchants and Manufacturers' coIiec-
 ton Association.

This is a company that makes a spe- ciaity of collections and if you have any business. either in Jefferson county or any county In the state, that needs att tention, send it to this company at its offices in the Chalifoux building this city. where it will receive prompt and energetic attention. Some of the leading merchants. manufacturers and industrial corporations in the state are now clients of this company and all seem satisfied with the results obtained If you have any business in the nature of collections. do not hesitate to send it to this com pany at once, where 1t will receive prompt attention. -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-08
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that at the pres ent session of the legislature of Alabama application will be made for the passage of an act to repeal an act approved December 9. 1898. entitled. An act to provide the manner of selecting the po- lice force in the city of Birmingham, and to provide for the efficient management of the police force of said city,
 HARRY WHITE,
 JOHN ANTWINE,
 H. B. ABERNATHY,
 P. OHARE.
 ( W. M. NEWTON,
 JOHN HARAN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-08
MONTREAL STRIKE STILL ON.
Employees of Street Railway Refuse tc
 Ratify Agreement.

Montreal. February 7.-The employees of the Montreal street railway at a meeting today refused to ratify the terms agreed upon by their representatives and Pres ident Forget of the railway company for Tuesday night.
 President Forget announced last night that the company was ready to grant the men an advance of 10 per cent. rec ognize the union and reinstate men re- gently discharged unless their dismissal had been for just cause.
 The committee seemed satisfied and it was generally believed the end of the strike was In sight. A meeting of the employees was called at 1030 a. m. to ratify the terms of settlement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-08
GENERAL BOOTHS
 SERVICES TODAY Leader of Salvation Army in
 Excellent Form IS ENJOYING HIS TOUR nany ssIvatIonists Are Here From Various Cities of the South to Greet Their chief-A Large Audi
 ence Expected.
IS ENJOYING HIS TOUR

General William Booth. founder of the Salvation Army accompanied by Com mander Booth Tucker. Colonel John Law ley and other prominent officers, arrived in Birmingham early yesterday morning. The party occupies a suite of rooms at the Hillman, and General Booth remained there most of the day
 On every train yesterday men and
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II a. m., one at D. m, and at D. m. he will lecture on the subject. '"The Story of My Life"
 A great many tickets have been sold for these services, and 1t is expected that Birmingham will give General Booth the largest audiences he has had in the south.
 The general and entire party leave for Atlanta early tomorrow morning, and from there they will go to Washington. They have enjoyed their tour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-08
Andrew c. Chambers.

At the request of Andrew G. Chambers I take pleasure in stating that I have known him since he was small boy. He is a son of a Confederate veteran, who was in the first battle of Manasses. When I first knew him he was stirring, industrious, honest boy, and by his lfrugality, sobriety and integrity of char acter accumulated a nice comfortable living for himself and interesting family. With heart ever willing, he has a hand always open for charity and good works. He informs me that he is a candidate for the position of alderman in the Sixth ward and for uprightness. intelligence and practical business capacity, I can safely recommend him. J. W. BUSH.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-08
A CARD.

MT. Charles w. Broxton, formerly pro- prietor of the Appollo Billiard Parlors. Q5 North Twentieth street.. will be glad to see his old friends at the parlor again. MT. Broxton has accepted the position as manager of the Apollo parlor and promises the patrons the same courteous treatment as of old. MT. Broxspn Is well known in the billiard world. and Is the oldest billiard room keeper in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-08
CONTEST DURING FUNERAL.
Fight for Congressman Moody's Seat
 Keeps on Just the Same.

Asheville. N. C., February '. - While Congressman Moodys funeral was being held today at Waynesville the contest for the seat he can never occupy was going steadily on. This strange and regrettabIe procedure was necessary. the lawyers who have the affairs in charge say. in order to maintain the contest.
 The republicans are seeking to have the election declared void on account of sl- legged frauds and a new election ordered. It Is necessary to conclude the affirmative testimony by the 26th. The testimony to- day Is being continued at Trion, in Polk county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-08
$7.8o-oNE FARE RATE-$7.so to Mobile and Return Via Southern Railway.

Account of Mardi Gras Carnival the Southern Railway will sell round-trtp tickets to Mobile at rate of one fare. Tickets on sale February 17th to 23, in elusive, final limit February 18th, except that by deposit of ticket with joint agent and upon payment of a fee of 50 cents extension of final limit may be obtained to March 14th. 1903.
 For sleeping car reservation and de- tailed information, apply to Passenger Office. Morris Building, telephone 617.
 2-4-20t J. c. LUSK-
 All kinds of cuts. Age-Herald En, graving Department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-08
Religious Lectures.

Pilgrim Brother Hasrison will deliver lectures on "The Divine Plan of the Ages as outlined in the Millennial Dawn and Zions Watch Tower, today at II a. m. and p. m. at Fox's hall, corner Fourth avenue and Nineteenth street. NGrth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-08
Entries for American Derby Closes.

Chicago, February 7-Entries for the American Derby of 1903 have closed with 12o nominations. the pick of eastern and western 3-year-olds being named as pos sible starters in the Washington Park clubs great classic. The race, which is at mile and a half, with $25.O00 added money as the prize, will, as usual be run on the first day of the Washington Park meeting next June.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-08

women active in Salvation work came from various cities of the south, and there are now probably more officers of the Salvation Army in Birmingham than ever before.
 Yesterday morning at 10:3O General Booth received the newspaper men of the city, and he talked of the armys work, It's colonization plans. its attitude toward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-08

The cures a medicine makes are the proofs of It's merit, and Hoods Sarsa- parllla makes the most.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-08
Mcdonald Replies to Austin.

Ex-chief Mcdonald sends the following letter to the Age-Herald.
 To the Editor of the Age-Herald.
 I see from your paper of the 5th that c. w. Austin says he has never seen or heard any thing to change his opinion that I was endorsed by the whisky men two years ago for chief of police. Every well-informed man in Birmingham who wants to be honest with himself and his fellow man. knows that I was not so endorsed. Mir. Austin being so obtuse, of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-08

the race question, and the inception of the Salvation Army. He is a man of en- gazing personality and he appeared to be in excellent form and vigorous health.
 General Booth will conduct three ser vices at the BiJou theatre today, one at