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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-10-21
WHY ALVERSTONE HELD WITH Us
His Decision on the important Question
OF the Coast Line.
sp.e,a, Cable De,patcn to THE SUN.


SpscldI Gable Dsspdteh 10 THE SUN.
LONDON, Oct. 20.-The chief interest in
the decision lies in Lord Alverstone's con-
illusions upon the fifth or main question.
This was furnished to counsel tonight, but
will not be made public until Tomorrow,
The following however, is an abstract
.The broad, unGisputed facts are that
the parties were engaged in making an
agreement respecting the archipelago and
islands of the coast and some strip Of land
upon the coast itself The western limit
81 these Islands extends in some places
about a hundred miles from the ooaSt and
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-10-21
Preacher Speaker for Tom johnson Hangs
Himself.

WHEELING. W. Va, Oct. 20.-The Rev
Hall Freepan, Baptist clergyman at
Huntington, committed suicide last night
by hanging himself with a chain In his
barn. He was an ardent Democrat, and
Of late had been making speeches In Ohio
for Tom johnson.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-10-21
FOOrBALL--Yai. W. West Point.

Shore X. H. will sell round trip one day tickets
for H25. Special train leaves Franklin street.
l.i5 r. NJ; West I'D Street, 100 =. M.-Ad.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-10-21

BLACK & white" scotch whisky
Has the delicate flavor peculiar TO hnc old liquor.
--Adr.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-10-21

Burnett's Extract Of Vanilla
Is tho leader all the world over. Use no stAsrs
-Adr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13
A FORMER MINISTER
 DIES IN AIMS HOUSE
Escaped From Asylum at Tuscaloosa, and Was to Have Been Returned
 to the Place.

J. P, Powell, who 1t is said was former minister, died tuesday at the aims house, where he had been sent by physicians in Birmingham to hold him until he could be returned to the insane asylum at Tuscaloosa.
 What disposition will be made Of the remains Is not known, and Under taker Gaudin is waiting to hear from some relatives of the deceased. Ac- cordipg to the information at the un- dertaker's, where the remains are be- ing held, the deceased inherited some money from an aunt's estate about d year ago.
 From that time on he seemed to lose his mind gradually until it became necessary to send him to the insti- tuition at Tuscaloosa, from which place he escaped several days ago and came to Birmingham, It was not known where he was until physicians were summoned to attend him. It was inn possible to get him into the hospitals here owing to his mental condition, and the aims house was the only place where he could be held until the au- thorities could send for him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13
AMERICAN BOAT IS CHASED BY GUTTER Silver Spray Damaged in En- counter With the PetreI CANADIAN BOAT FIRES GUNS Rakes the Flying American Craft With Shot and Attempts to Capture
 Her for Violating the
 Revenue Laws.
CANADIAN BOAT FIRES GUNS

Erie, Pa, Aug 12-The Silver Spray. fishing boat owned here, came into port this afternoon in a badly shattered con- dition, due to an encounter in mid-lake about noon. with the Canadian revenue cutter Petrel
 Tho Canadian authorities have had trou- ble with American fishermen for years, who were poaohing on their side of the lake, and the Petrel is kept constantly on the lookout for them
 About noon she came upon the Silver Spray on the Canadian side of tho lake and at once ordered Captain Cris Chau to stop.
 The Petrel is a strong steel craft, and it is stated, attempted to ram the Ameri- can boat before she could comply with the Petrers order. Captain Chau. remem- bering the fate of several boats from their side which had been captured and con- fiscated, two from Erie, only last season, decided to try to escape, and started ahead at full speed. The captain of the Petrel, when he saw that the Silver Spray was trying to get away. opened fire with all the guns he had on board, and before he ceased firing some twenty shots had struck the Silver Spray.
 One passed through the smoke stack into the pilot house. in which chau stood at the wheel, and two more struck the pilot house, one coming within a few inches of chau scattering splinters around his head.
 Two shots entered the water close. two pierced the cabin two split the roof, three swept the after hurricane deck, while oth- CTS hit various parts of the boat.
 The chase was kept up for some time and Captain Chau was nearly in despair, as his cold water pump refused to work and he feared that his boat might be struck below the water line. He finally crossed the International line and the Petrel gave up the pursuit.
 The Silver Spray is a double decker and was for twelve years in service at Buffalo as a pleasure steamer.
 Captain Chau wll report the affair to the state department at Washington, as he says he was not fishing, but was looking for some of his nets which had drifted from this side toward the Canadian shore.
 A large number of American fishing tugs have been confscated by the Cana- dian government one however, belong ing to Dunklrk was a few days ago or- dered returned by Secretary of State Hay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13
BABBITT ANSWERS
 JOHN |. GRAVES
Contrasts Georgian's Views
 Win Sentiment of Nation
PRAISES BRAVE GOVERNORS
Denounces Lynehers as Brutal, Savage Murderers, Who Should Be Dealt With Like Other Criminals.
 Gordon Pleads for Unity.

Chautauqua, N. T., August 12-Rey. Dr. Dean Richmond Babbitt, rector of the Church of the Epihhany Brooklyn, an- swered John Temple Graves of Georgia in an elaborate address today at the Chautauqua assembly on lynchings and mobs, from an American standpoint. Dr. Babbitt's address was the chief one of today on mobs. He contrasted the view of lynching justified by MT. Graves with what he called the more general and Letter view of the American nation," and showed the prevalence and increasing violence of the mob spirit It's tendency to leap the color line and to lynch for minor offenses than rape and murder. He dwelt upon the psychology of the mob and gave the Wilmington lynchlng of the negro White as typical, and de- nounced the officials who refused to pro tect any prisoner of any color, or for anS crime He paid a glowing tribute to or- der and law as represented in Governor Durbin and Governor Yates of Indiana and Illinois, respectively, and upheld President Roosevelt in his recent letter on lynching. Lynehers. the speaker de- clared, were plain, brutal savage mur- derers and should be treated as such by the authorities and by all worthy to bear the name of American citizen.
 More mortality, less prejudice, stricter law quickly applied; fair play to negro and white. and both the race question and the mob problem will assume less dangerous dimensions" said Dr. Babbitt in conclusion.
 General Gordon. after paying tribute to the devotion of northern and southern women alike, appealed for a national feeling of brotherliness and unity.
 Now that we have emerged from that long period of darkness and blood" he said, '1et one who fought on the south- ern side appeal for a petition to Heaven that the last vestige of sectional bitter ness shall die; let us hold aloft rae bar- ner of universal humanity. that 't shal float forever the most potential emblem of freedom in all the world
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13
PRATTVILLE.
Citizens Nominate Town Officers In
 Mass Meeting.

Prattville, August 12.-(SpeciaI.)- "A mass meeting of the voters of the town of Prattville was held at the court house yesterday evening for the purpose of nominating town officers to be vetod fer on the second Monday In September. The following weer nominated;
 For mayor, W, l., Bllls,
 For counciimen-M A, Graham, J, B. Bell, G, C. spigener, I. A. Kent and Dr. J, ID, Wilkinson.
 These men, with the exception ef MT. Ellis, have served the town for the past two years, and have given entire satis- faction,
 The Prattvilie Cotton mills, after a stop of about a week, resumed operations on Monday, They have bought enough cot ton to run fer few weeks, and by the time this gives cut they hope to be re- ceiving the new crop,
 As soon as the s1s0U0 % bonds are placed by the town work will begin graveiing and improving the streets, All the streets that are not already graveled will be put in first-eiass shape,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13
SELMA.
Farms of Dallas County Are still Free
 of Pest.

Selma, Aug, 12.--(special)--A careful in- quiry from farmers in the city today has failed to locate the appearance of the caterpillar on any of the farms In Dallas county. Reports from Lowndes and Ma rengo state that this pest has appeared in considerable numbers, All paris green ex- cept small quantity held by one firm has been sent to these places and more has been telegraphed for to be shipped by express. Dallas planters will keep sharp lookout for the worms and the poison will be used the moment they make their ap- pearanee
 The Abbott Rifles. Company c. A. N. G.. reached home this morning and as they marched through the streets headed by the Selma band, which was sent to the depot to meet them, they were the recip- ients of frequent cheers. The company brought home their new Krag-Jorgensen rifles and other equipment which were dis tributed to them during camp.
 The negro grand lodge, Knights of Py- thias Is still in session in this city and will probably continue until Friday morn ing, The election of officers will take place some time tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13

"l feel better than 1 ever dld oefors. ] was sick for year and a half. Had rns doctors. but none of them could help. Your Peruna has brought ne back to heslth. ! can eat and slesp we'll, and sn no longer weak as wae ] had .rohkle with my throat, had pam In the lungs, heart and liver, then in the sides, chest, kidneys and stomach. ! had headache so much that could hardly do my work. No doctor could help me, and spent all my money for nothing until l began to take Peruna. have now taken half of the seventh bottle, and shall not have to take any more, for ] am now well. express to you my slncerest thanks. feel good and am getting fat. My wife takes Peruna aIso."-Mr. chas. Schmidt.
 Systemic catarrh is often called by many other names. Few doctors realize the cause of this condition. They call it stomach trouble or kidney trouble and doctor for these diseases without once
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13
GOAT ATE THE STAMPS.
Ills Stomach VIII Be Analysed By a
 U. 8. Chemist.

Louisville, Ky, August 12.--A special from Memphis, Tenn. says
 The stomach of @ goat Is to be analysed by expert chemists in an effort to ac- count for the disappearance of a num- Der of the United States revenue stamps, involving several hundred dollars A wholesale whisky firm sold five barrels of whisky to a saloon keeper. The whisky was delivered and left on the pave ment in front of the store. The pro- prietors' pet goat ate the revenue stamps off the heads of the barrels and soon af- ter a government inspector inspected the whisky and found the necessary stamps missing. He thereupon confs- cated the whisky.
 The proprietor explained that the goat ate the stamps. The inspector declined to accept this explanation. After a con ference 1t was agreed to kill the goat and examine it's stomach to locate the missing revenue stamps in order to pro- tect the saloonst from heavy fine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13
SUBSCRIPTION FOR SCHOOL.
Negroes Have Already Raised $fsoo.
 Another Meeting Tonight.

A third mass meeting was held by tho colored citizens of the city last night at the A. M. D. church for the purpose of soliciting subscriptions to secure the location in Birmingham of the proposed school of the Freedmans Aid and South ern Educational society. and the sum of S4o4 was raised At the first meeting the amount raised was s3e5 and at the sec ond meeting the amount subscribed was $685. The total amount raised up to the present time Is s13o4,
 The names of the subscribers and the amounts given at last nights meeting arei
 R. J. Brown $7 II, H. Hudson s25, F, 10, Jones s25. w. H. Hairston s25, Attorney E. A. Brown $50, w, A, Mccey s1oo, w, L, Lauderdals s1oo, I, L. Dismukes s75, Rev, G. F, Welsh sa5 RI B, Arneid slo. Rev, G, W. Bell sis, J, B, Beeman s5,
 Another mass meeting fer the same purpose will be held at the Sixth ave- nue Baptist church tonight, and all inter- ested in the movement are urged to att tend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13
MEXICAN DOLLARS TOO
 CHEAP FOR PHILIPPINES

Washington. Aug. 12.-seeretary Root left today for New York He will be ab- sent until Saturday. Before leaving he had a conference with Judge Henry c. Ide, financial officer of the Philippine commission who is on his way to Ma nilla. The currency question was discuss ed and in view of the near approach of the time when the new Philippine eurren- ey will go into effect cable messages on the subject have been exchanged with Governor Taft. September 1 is the date when the new law will be put in force, unless something unforeseen happens in oriental finances to make delay neces- sary.
 The insular bureau of the war depart ment has been unoffically informed of the price of Mexican dollars in Manila Is 46A cents, in Hong Kong 44A and in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13

New York 42N. It has been suggested that the difference between the price in Manila and Hong Kong will result in large i'm portation of Mexicans and the English bankers have suggested that an important tax be levied upon the Mexicans in order to protect the Philippine people who hold Mexicans. The war department authori- ties take the view that the bankers prob ably hold more Mexicans than the people, and that such a tax is unnecessary. These Mexicans will not be received for public dues and imposts after the new currency law goes into effect. The posi- ton of the war department is that there should be no Interference with the Mex jeans. as they are a floating foreign coin. It Is probable that the Spanish silver coins in circulation vii be redeemed as were the Spanish coins in Porto Rtco as 1t is held that the Spanish coins were a part of the government which was acquir- ed by the eession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13
Arrested for Murderous Assault.

George Washington, a negro, was ar rested last night by Captain Johnson and Detectives Hamilton and Bodeker on a charge of assault with intent to murder, and a pistol was found in his pocket. He was also charged with carrying concealed weapons. The ne- gro is accused of cutting another ne gro some time ago. The victim barely escaped with his life, and 1t is said he is still suffering from his wounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13
CELEBRATES WIPES DEATH.
Eastslde Merchant Gives Immense
 Spread to His Friends.

New York. Aug 12.-Despite the objee- tions of the members of his family, Henry Michael, an East side merchant, has eel ebrated his silver wedding two years af- ter his wlfe's death. It Is said his two daughters appealed to the police, who re- fused, however, to interfere.
 According to Michael and his friends, his married life was not happy one. so that he decided to celebrate the anniversary In his own way. Eight hundred guests gathered in a hall rented for the occasion. Seventy-five kegs of beer, 1,175 bottles of wine and enough chickens turkeys, fish. soup, etc., to satisfy everybody present, was provided and they were served as last as they could consume the food Mi chael footing the bill of several thousand dollars.
 Several of the deceased wife's relatives were present, and said they co-incided in Michaels views
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13
OPELIKA
Tax Collector Booker May Be Able to
 Pay the State.

Opelika. August 12.-(special) )-Assis- tant State Examiner sedberry found the late Mir Booker. tax collector of this county. short s7.425.11 to the state. The amount he was due the county Is not known accurately, but it is said that MT. Booker had enough money on hand to pay the taxes due the county.
 Prof. O. T. Geckeler has resigned as as- sistant principal of the opelika public school and a successor has not been elect ed, Professor Geckeler has been called to an assistant professorship of the Georgia School of Technology.
 Mrs. J. H. Powell has begun the erec- ton of a handsome brick store on North Railroad avenue. It will be one of the most imposing in the city when com pleted.
 The County Commissioners court re- duced the assessment of the opelika Sewer company from s75,ooo to s1o,ooo Monday. The tax assessor nad them as- sessed at 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13
INDIAN ENTITLED TO SUN
 DANCE BY NATIONAL LAWS

Seger, superintendent of the reservation school, pr. Dorsey makes charges of du- plicity and ignorance, and says that Se- gers allegations were not disnterested Concerning the torture itself, which MT. Seger describes" said Dr, Dorsey, mot only did MT. Mooney and myself not insti- gate 1t, but we actually knew nothing about 1t until the Indian was we'll on his way, making his rounds of the camp cir cle This torture occurred, by the way, on the morning following the final rites of the ceremony, and had nothing to do with the performance of the so-called sun dance"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13

Los Angeles, Cal, Aug. 12.-Dr. George A. Dorsey, curator of anthrosology of the Field Columbian Museum of Chicago who has Just arrived here, has given out an interview concerning the published ac- counts of his recent visit with Dr. Mooney to the Cheyenne Indians in Oklahoma. Dr. Dorsey contends that the sun dance Is religious to the Indians, and that they have a right to celebrate 1t under the clause of the constitution granting Ameri- can citizens freedom of worship,
 With regard to statements made to the Indian bureau at Washington by MT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13
VICTIMS BURIED.
Fifty-eioht Dead From Tunnel Disaster
 Inferred at Paris.

Paris. August 12.-Fifty-eight victims of the Metropolitan tunnel catastrophe were buried this afternoon. the condition of the bodies not permitting any delay. The funerals were held at different times throughout the day, chiefly in the quarter where the disaster occurred.
 The rest of the victims will be buried tomorrow when a formal ceremony will be held, Premier Combes pronouncing a discourse on behalf of the government and the president of the municipal coun- ell speaking on behalf of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13
WOODWA ARD CAFE

the rebellion. The Turkish soldiers are powerless to deal with the small bands but to show that they are active they oc- casionaly loot peaceful Christian villages and perpetrate the most terrible outrages under the pretense of combating the in surgents.
 Bashi Bazouks have become the curse of, the villages. They rob and murder indiscriminately. A climax of terrible massacres may occur at any time.
 Even at Belgrade the Moha,nmendans are beginning to arm themselves.
 The Turks now threaten recourse to dynamite.
 As far as known twelve villages have been totally destroyed. On Tuesday the rebels failed in an attempt to set fire to Monastir. The correspondent regards the situation as desperate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13
PLUS DRIVES AND WALKS.
Pope Is Almost Recovered From Faint
 Ing Spell of Tuesday.

Rome, Aug. 12--The Pope left his apart ments for the first time since his fainting fit yesterday, going for a drive and walk in the vatican garden this morning. He and returned to the palace feeling much better. All that remains of yesterdays collapse Is slight feeling of lightness in the head.
 Drs Lapponi and Davenezia visited Plus today. and though they found him almost entirely recovered they continued to say that he should take a rest and abstenta- ton from all work.
 But this will mean such an accumula- ton of work that it will kill me afterwards to catch up with it." said the pope, in reply.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13
CITY ITEMS.

Marr age Licenses.-Marriage licenses were issued frDm the probate office yesterday to the following coup les: J. M Balton of North Birming- ham and Miss Myrtle Dornell, H. F. Nicholson of Nashville and Miss Kate B. Fox Allen Anderson and Miss Bes- sic Johnson, J. M. Grim of Calera and Miss Agnes J. shannon, T. B. Marrett of Montgomery and Miss Lillie M. Wade, R. D. Q'Barr and Miss Alma Duran, w. c. Nations of Sheffield and Miss Mary R. Ellard.
 Catholic Fast Day.-Tomorrow being the vigil of the festival of the Assump- tion of the Blessed Virgin, will be ob- served by the Catholic church as a fast day,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13
Cheap Summer Tours.

To the Great Lakes, California, Colo raao. the Rocky Mountains and other western resartsI to Michigan. the vir- ginias, North and South Carolina. Ten nessee. Kentucky and all summer resorts in th~ United States and Cenada, Low rates via Mobile and Ohio railroad, Tick cts on sale daily to September 30 Ask agents or write John M. Beall A, c, P, A. for full particulars. e-11-thur-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13
Caught With the Chickens.

John Parnell, negro, was arrested yesterday morning by Policemen Phil lips and Perkerson on a charge of stealing chickens. The mounted po- licemen rode upon the negro, who had two chickens under his arm. He made an attempt to escape. but was caught.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13
NASHVILLE MAN ARRESTED.
Armed With Hunting Knife and Charged With DisorderIy Conduct

B. R. Alexander, white man, who recently came here from Nashville, was arrested last night by Policeman Murphy on Second avenue, near Eigh- teenth street, on charge of disorderly conduct. When searched he had a large hunting knife in a case in his pocket, and charge of carrying con cealed weapons was also placed against him.
 The blade of the knife Is about five inches long and 1t is very dangerous looking weapon. It Is such as hunters carry to cut up the game after they have killed 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13
Edward Sails for ElushInn.

London, August liking Edward sail ed today from Port Victoria at the mouth of the Thames on the royal yacht Victoria and Albert for Flushing, whence he will go direct to Marienbad to take the waters for night He will travel incognito as the Duke of Lancaster until August s1, when he will proceed to Vienna to pay his accession visit to Elm neror Francis Joseph,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13
charaed With Highway Robbery.

Charlie Thompson, negro, was ar- ro ted last night on a charge of high way robbery and carrying concealed weapons. He is accused of holding r1 another negro and taking some money away from him at one of the camps near the city. The assault was committed, it is stated, with an axe, and Thompson made sle other negro get down on his knees. Thompson clsdms the money was won in a crap xame.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13
PERSONAL.

The Rev, Father Gaffney. O. P. of Memphis Is in the city for few days.
 Mir, George R, Philips. leading mer- chant of Tyler. Tex, his wife, Mrs. Ada Townsend Philips, his daughter, Eliza beth, and son. George Houston. are vis- iting his sister, Mrs, w, T, Hodges 2S North Fourth avenue, city.
 fiill Fentalne Little has returned to his home in Memphis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13
ROOT TO SUCCEED HANNA
 AS HEAD OF COMMITTEE

frequently dlsresarded good advice of fered to him by tho war secretary.
 MT. Root Is in close touch with the moneyed men of the country and it Is realized that ho could do more towards avertlns the natural hostility to Roose- welt from this quarter than any other man closely connected with the president Hence the mention of his name in con- neotion with the committee chairmanship. It is said to be the wish of the President that Root succeed Hanna.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-13
DRESS SUIT CASE STOLEN.
Taken From the Union Passenger Sta
 ton Yesterday Morning.

A dress suit case, containing large amount of clothing, a pistol and some other articles, was stolen from F, s. Farrell of Bowling Green, Mo, yes terday morning at the union passenger station.
 It seems that MT. Farrell left his grip while he went to purchase a ticket and that when he returned the grip was gone. There is no trace to the thief.