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The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08
The Prize winners.

The prizes were awarded as follows:
100 Yard Foot Race, Boys Under Fiji
teen-First prize, Job Ballantine, Boyd
Wells, second prize; Robt. Grey, third
prize.
Pie Eating Contest-First prize,
Edgar Rabey; second Job Ballantine;
third prize. Alice Berry.
Fifty Yard Foot Race, Girls Under
Fifteen Years-Alice Sullivan first
Teddie Harris, second; Mary Harris,
third
Fifty Yard Shoe Mixing Contest
Job Ballantine, first; Alex Berry, sec
ond; Jennie Paul, third.
Fifty Yard Egg and Spoon Race
Mary Harris, first; Zena Rucker, sec
ond; Kate Harris, third.
Three Legged Race-Joe. Sognier.
first W. v Brady. second.
Running Broad Jump. A. Dukes.
nrst; B. G. Hodges. second; Il. S.
Beach, third.
Standing Broad Jump. A. Dukes.
nrst; J. 3. Wages second; L. Morgan,
third
One Hundred-Yard Foot Race-L.
morgan, first: }. A. Dukes, second; /.
;. Hicks. third
One Hundred-Yard Foot Race. Union
CONTINUED on Seventh Page.)
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08

The tyers, four In number, do the
fast work. making the connection on
the eleven bands that are placed on
the bale. They first push the ties
through from their side from the bot
tom. Three men on the other side turn
tween the corrugated steel at the top.
and the loop is quickly made and Slip
ped into the buckle just as the press
goes up. With a quick jerk OF the
wrist the tie Is bent into an impro-
vised knot around the buckle. the big
arms relax their hold and the increas-
ed pressure on the bands makes the
tie fast. As the press comes down one
Of the men seizes a huge pair Of
scissors. and az quick a. thought clips
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-12
JURY FOR PEONAGE
 CASE DISMISSED Failed to Agree on Verdict at
 Montgomery IS SEVERELY LECTURED Judge Jones Uses Strenuous Language and Evidently Is of Opinion That the Jury Has Not Done
 It's Duty.
IS SEVERELY LECTURED

Montgomery, July u.-(Special) )-The jury in the Turner peonage case did not agree upon verdict today and they were dismissed by Judge Jones to return to Montgomery Monday. The failure of the jury to agree seems to be over the words in the indictment 'willfully and knowing ly" and the statement of this fact to the court by Foreman Thomas caused Judge Jones to use rather strenuous language to the jury. If the jury believes the evidence the defendant Is guilty" said Judge Jones to the jury in trying to im- press them with the case.
 Judge Jones told the jury that 1t had no right to reject the evidence In the case which was undisputed. You have the physical power to declare as jurors by your verdict in the face of the law and the evidence that a guilty man Is innocent but you have no more moral right to do so than you have to kill one another. Whenever the jury does such a thing, it violates its oath, betrays a sacred trust, introduces mob law In the very sanctuary of justice and strikes at the foundation of civilization. I hope for your own sakes that this will not happen in this case"
 The court told the jury that 1t could only declare it's reproduction of a verdict having no power to imprison for its act, or finding Continuing, Judge Jones said: 'The court does feel impelled under an earnest and solemn sense of duty as to the verdict you ought to render in this case, to appeal to your manhood, your sense of justice and your paths, not to declare that a Jury In the capital of Ala bama would not enforce the law of the United States because it happened that a negro was & victim of the violated law and the defendant Is a white man. If you 1 Fl. v,av.I.,v hofO God and man."
 Attorney Wiley for the defense entered a protest against that part of the charge in which the court lltimated to the jury that if they believed the evidence the de- fendant is guilty, and if they failed to do their duty they are perjured. Notwith- standing the very strong charge of Judge Jones' the opinion prevails here that the jury will not declare Turner guilty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-12
KIDNEY AND BLADDER
 TROUBLES PROMPTLY CURED
A Sample Bottle Sent FREE By w.ll.

Dr. Kilmer's swamp-Root the great kidney remedy fulflls every wish in promptly curing kindney. bladder and uric acid troubles, rheumatism and pain in the back. It corrects inability to hold water and scalding pain in passing 1t, or bad effects following use of liquor. wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to go often during the day and to get up many times during the night. The mild and the ex- traordinary effect of Swamp-Root Is soon realized It stands the highest for it's wonderful cures of the most distressing cases.
 Swamp-Root Is not recommended for everything but If you have kidney, liver, bladder or uric acid trouble you will find it just the remedy you need.
 If you need a medicine you should nave the best Sold by druggists in fifty-cent and one-dollar sizes. You may have a sample bottle of this great kidney remedy, Swamp-Root and a book that tells all about 1t and It's great cures. both sent absolutely free by mail. Address pr. Kilmer & Go. Binghampton. N. Y. When writing, be sure to mention that you rad this generous offer in the Birmingham Sunday Age-Herald. Don't make any mis- take, but remember the name Swamp Root, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, and the address, Binghampton, N. r., on every bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-12
FOUR ARE FINED
 IN STEEL CITY
ROBBERY CASES
 ARE TRIED BEFORE MAYOR
 SCOTT AND RESULT IN coNvIC- TIoN-THE NEWS OF THE DAY.

Ensley, July 1.-(Speeial.) )-At the may or's court this morning the case of the Alabama Steel and Wire company's com missary robbery came up for trial. The prisoners pleaded guilty with the excep- tlon of Miss Pugh. Several witnesses ap- neared and gave the following evidence:
 On the night of July s J. H. Clanbnugh, manager of the store, noticed that sev- eral articles had been stolen. He imme- eiately communicated with the police. Chief of Police Camp and Officer Pattie went to the place and began Investigation. They soon learned from MT. Snow, who lives at Tuxedo Park, that the same night he had been disturbed by the peo- pie who lived near him, and suspecting there was something wrong, he imme- diately notified the police. Chief of Po- lice Camp, Captain Tetherow and Offi- oers 0. Camp and J. R. Tetherow went to the place. After making thorough search they found the stolen goods hid- den under the beds. in the washstands. in trunks and other places. The two women in the house, Mrs. Rogers and Miss Julia Pugh, were arrested. After wards MT. Rapier was arrested on su5- ricion of being implicated in tho robbery. MT. Rogers was arrested in Birmingham yesterday by officers w. c. Rust and John Wrenn, as he was about to board a train for Cincinnati.
 Mayor Scott fined Rapier and Rogers s1OO each and bound them over to the grand jury in the sum of $500. Mrs. Rogers and Miss Pugh were each fined $50 and bound over for s1OO each. George Evins was discharged without examination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-12
FORT PAYNE.
Several Items of Interest From De-
 kalb's Metropolis.


 Fort Payne. July 11.-(special)-T members of the Loyal Temperance league gave an ice cream supper at the court house Thursday night Quite crowd was present and a neat sum was realized.
 Miss Sallie Hunt gave finch party Wednesday evening complimentary to the young ladies who are visiting in town this week. A pleasant time was enjoyed by all present. Delicious refreshments were served
 Mrs. Bidwell and family. who have been visiting relatives in Birmingham, stopped off here Sunday on their way home to Chattanooga, and spent the day with MT. and Mrs. H. l.. Traphagen.
 Mrs. William T. Folsome and daughter, Miss Helen, of North Birmingham. are the guests of the family of Mir. Frank R. Rodgers.
 Miss Fannie and Miss Pearl Gunter of Bridgeport. Ala. are visiting their cous- ins, Miss Lida and Miss Leona Thomson.
 Mrs. Wallace Malone of Dallas, Tex. who was formerly Miss Hattie Mills of thls place, Is the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Barton Mills.
 MT. James Gibson Debbs of scottsboro is visiting relatives here this week
 Miss Katie Mills of Chattanooga spent several days with relatives here last week.
 Mir. Jack Dywer. who has been in Cal ifornia for the last month or two, returned home Monday
 The county superintendent of education, T. J. Cook held the state examination here the first of the week. There were over eighty took the examination this time, this being the largest number ever taking 1t at one time before in this county. The superintendent also paid off teachers here Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-12
SCOTTSBORO.
Excitement Incident to Lynehine Has
 About Died Out.

scottsboro, July n.-(Special )-Franls McMahan and Ed. Day, two prominent young men of Stevenson. engaged in a pistol duel at Stevenson, Tuesday but fortunately neither was killed. They were arrested and brought to Scottsboro, but waived the matter to the grand jury and gave bond for their appearance at the next term of court.
 Mrs. Gentle. wife of MT. William Gen tie, died at her home near Limerock, Tuesday morning, July [ Mrs. Gentle was most excellent woman, and greatly beloved in the community in which she lived.
 The teachers examination was con- ducted in College hall in Scottsboro, by County Superintendent Bridges, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Thirty-seven teachers were examined.
 There will be a public sale of s62 800 of county bonds here on July 20, for the purpose of going on with the work of building turnpike roads. These bonds should bring a good price, as the recent decision of the supreme court makes them gild-edged.
 Immediately after the lynching of the negro at this place a few days ago, Gov ernor Jelks requested Judge Bllbro, judge of the ninth judicial circuit to call an extra term of the Circuit court for tho purpose of trying the five men charged with complicity in the lynching. As 1t requires thirty days notice by publication to convene a term of the Circuit court, and as the regular court convenes Au- gust 31, Judge Bilbro by request of the county officials has decided not to call an extra term. An effort will be made to try these young men at the regular term and Hon. Virgil Bouldin has been retained as counsel for the defense Ex- citement incident to the lynching is about dying out here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-12
"E wrote fO Or. Pierce for advice though 7 thought surely 7 would die. !"

"After my baby came h Jaraa-y, ipe" write. Mrs. Nancy Abner. of St. Paul Ark, VI suffered severely from all sorts of aches and paips u,tE pamphlets treating on female diseases. wrote to Dr. Pierce 10, advice, although th0ught surely would de. as oir physician told me was more liable to die than to get well your fatheriy advice caused my health to be restored. took five bottles of Dr. Pierccs Favorte Pre- scription, three Of Golden Medical Discovery and three vials of Pellets together with your other remedies, and am now able to do aii my work"
 Weak and sick women are invited to consult Dr. Pierce, by letter, E,ee, and so obtain without charge or fee the advice of a specialist upon diseases peculiar to women. All correspondence Is held as strictly private and sacredly confidential. Address Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
 The invitation to consult Dr. Pierce, by letter, /rec, Is not to be confused with offers of ~free medical advice" made by irresponsible persons who are not physicians apd are professionally and legally disqualified for the practice of inedicine.
 Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription Is a safe and reliable remedy for the cnro of wou1anly ills. It establishes regularity. dries weakening drains, heals indarnms- ton and uiceration and cures female weakness.
 FREE. Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser is sent /r1e on receipt of stamps to pay expense of mailing only. Send af one-cent stamps for the book in . paper covers, or 3I stamps for the cloth bound volume. Address Dr. B. v. Pjercs, Buffalo, N. Y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-12
HUNTSVILLE
Death of Three cadets---Furniture Com
 pany to Organize.

Huntsville, July 11.-(Special. )-News reached here last evening of the sudden death of Mrs. J. L. Brumley, wife of a prominent citizen of Monrovia. Mrs. Brumley dropped dead while eating 'din- ner with her family The only cause of death attributed Is heart failure as she was in fairly good health. She was sixty six years of age and was the oldest mem Der of the Zion Baptist church. Her hus- band and two grown children survive.
 Miss M. E. Smith died last night at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Clara T. Gresham after short illness.
 Miss Kate Erslxine, for many years a resident of this city, died yesterday after moon. She was a woman of sweet char aeter and had hosts of friends throughout thi. section. Miss Erskine was a sister of Mrs. Mary Jane Mastin Dr. Alexander Ersklne, of Memphis, and of the late Dr. A. R. Ersklne.
 The Jackson Furniture company Is the nsme of new corporation organized here tc do an extensive furniture business. Charles D. Jackson was made president of the corporation and Louis Campbell is secretary.
 A meeting of leading young men of Huntsville will be held Monday night to effect permanent organization of Young Mens Christian association. A large membership has been secured and the in- come from dues is sufficient to maintain reading rooms, gymnasums and other things handsomely.
 There are prospects of lively county politics in Madison county this fall as there are numerous candidates for every county office. There will be four or five 1AtA FA- ready committed being the present in- cumbent Judge s. E. Stodart, Hon. R. B. Spragins, Charles H. Halsey, and Cir cult Clerk Thomas Lawler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-12
A VALUABLE ACQUISITION.
The Calhoun Jewelry Company Secures
 the Services of Mr. Joe D. Thompson

Among the skilled mechanics. no doubt the trade of a matchmaker ranks fore most, because the requirements are many which make an expert in this line of mechanism. The sklllful matchmaker Is in great demand, and for that reason the Calhoun Jewelry company is to be congratulated for securing a man who stands at the top of his profession.
 MT. Joe D. Thompson. the well-known watchmaker, is now in charge of their re- pair department. and his lifetime experi- ence, coupled with reliability. assures the best workmanship. There are but few men or women who do not at some time desire to have their watches repaired or cleaned and whether it be an old heirloom or a recently acquired ehrono- meter, they are desirous of placing 1t In the hands of a workmen in whom they fully have confidence.
 MT. Thompson enjoys this confidence, of which he has made himself worthy in the past. His many friends and clients wish him good luck in his new position and a large patronage is assured to him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-12
GADSDEN.
Six Negro Prisoners Break JaII-Boy
 Dies of Hydrophobia.

Gadsden. July 11.-(Sepcial. )-Six negro prisoners succeeded in escaping from the county jail last night and so far five of them are still at large. The escapes are Claude Baker, charged with an assault. Tank Green and Henry Bryd. charged with raping a negro girl. Walter Will Hams, a federal prisoner, charged with eounterfeiting. and George E. Horton. a petty theft. Ira Clark a one-legged negro charged with larceny. went out also but after a brief visit to his father in the city, returned to the jail.
 Shortly before Il o'clock some of the sherIffs family heard noise in the jail and when they went to see what was the trouble the birds had flown. They had sawed bar inz two and safter getting on the outside of the steel cages 1t was easy work to remove the brick from the side Of window facing and get out.
 The remaining inmates say that Wal ter Williams. who weighs 1S0 pounds. found some difficulty in getting out of the opening His pal5 stripped him and sreGsed him with soap so that he could be pulled out. The bloodhounds were soon afterwards placed on their track but as the prisoners were soon taken into carriages after their escape they could not be traced and are still at large.
 Jimmie Pinson died at Albertville yester- day from what was said to be hydropho- bla, after most intense suffering for more than two weeks. He was a small lad and had been bitten by a dog that was supposed to have been mad Soon after rewards he began to show symptoms of the rabies and suffered intense agony. He was given every attention but nothing benefited him and he died in great agony.
 Rev. George II. Clare. rector cf the Trinity Episcopal church at Bessemer, has been called to the rectorate of the Church of the Holy Comforter in this city and the indications are that he will accept. The Gadsden church has been endeavoring to get MT. Clare for some time and the bishop may see fit to move him here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-12
INSTITUTE IN SESSION.
Pckens County Teachers Have Inter-
 estine Meet at Reform.

Reform, July 11.-(Speclal. )-The instf- tute for white teachers of Pickens county held yesterday and today has just been closed. There were thirty three teachers of the county enrolled and present and the following visitors: M. c. Wilson, president of Florence normal; John k. Bell, of Oxford graded schools; B. G. Hull. of Columbus, Miss; J. T. Spain, of Mt Vernon High school; w. s. Bell, of Atana City schools, and E. l.. Fergu- son, of Troy normal. James B. Hado of Reform presided and Miss Hester Pratt of Reform was secretary.
 The following papers and dicussion were had:
 Value of Right Questioning B. Byars.
 How Can Cooperation of Parents Be Secured'-W. T. Mckee.
 How to Teach Beginners Miss Hes ter Pratt.
 Education. What is It? How Can It Be Accomplished l.. Ferguson.
 Prerequisites to a Successful School' W. s. Bell.
 Educational association for Pickens county organization and objects.
 Reading-Mis Maud Somervile.
 Plant Study"--M. C. Wilson.
 Benefits of Entertainments in School" Miss Carrie Hudgins.
 How to Cultivate Neatness in the School ROom"-Miss Ollie Manning.
 Why Should the Children of This Age be Educated?'--C. c. Rose.
 "The Dull Pupil How to Encourage"- W. J. Carpenter.
 "The Text Book Law"-M. C. Wilson.
 Relation of Geography and History'- w. C. Carpenter.
 All these papers were freely discussed by teachers In attendance, and Superin- tendent w. H. Storey feels repaid for any trouble or labor in preparing for the in- Stitute
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-12
PRIZE DRILL IS
 FEATURE 0F DAY
Sergeant WheeIock of Birming-
 ham Wins Tanner Medal
ATTENDANCE IS IMPROVING
Soldiers at Camp Graham Are Sore on Montgomery, However, and Give Vent to Derisive Tells.
 Order Is Good.

Montgomery July 11.-(Speeial)-The in- dividual prize drill was the feature at Camp Graham today. Sergeant wheeloclx who was an even shot against the field, won the James l.. Tanner medal. Sergeant Wheelock Is a member of Company G, Bir- mingham, and is recognized as the best drilled soldier in the Third regiment. His closest contestant was Ernest Howe of Company K, who was put down by the judges after prolonged drill.
 Captain Walter Gardner gave the com mands for the special drill and the judges were Captain Carter and Lieutenants Baines and Weiss of Montgomery
 The attendance at the dress parade to- day was decidedly better than on previous days, Montgomerians apparently having awakened to the fact that the Third regi- ment is as orderly and quiet as any regi- ment that has ever encamped in the state. The soldier boys, however, still express a disgust for Montgomery and this was freely vented by yels of different squads in the camp tonight. A local newspaper Is getting the hot end from the boys
 The regiment has accepted an invitation to worship at the First Baptist church to- morrow. The detail for the day is Captain Burr, officer of the day; Lieutenant w H. Long, senior officer guard, and Lieuten- ant L. M Smith, junior officer guard The officers of the Second regiments will hold a meeting here tomorrow to decide upon place for the encampment. The regiment has decided to go into camp July 21 and in all probability Birmingham will be selected as the place Captain John D. Elliott is here in behalf of Birmingham and he states that he has all necessary money to carry the regiment to Birmlng- ham.
 The cool reception extended the boys of the Third by Montgomery is an incentive for the Second tn move on tn Birmingham m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-12
Personal Notes.

Frank Hageman Is back from Hance- vile.
 Prof and Mrs. J. B. Hobdy left yester- day for Albertville, after a pleasant visit to MT. and Mrs. w. K. Smith,
 Mrs. W. I. Brown of Medford, Ore., sister of Maj. w. J. Parkes. and two daughters. are the guests of Mrs. T. T. Huey.
 T. L. Patton of the Central Foundry company returns tonight from South Pittsburg. Tenn, where Mrs. Patton is spending the summer.
 Mrs. J. H. Fulton, Miss Cornelia Full ton and Miss Bessie Walker are visiting relatives in Gainesville.
 M. J. Goodloe of Gainesville was In the city yesterday visiting relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-12
NEGRO BURGLAR CAPTURED.
Has Completely MystlfIed Selma Off.
 cers for Months.

Selma. July 11.-(Speclal. )-Sherlff Blackwell and Deputy Townsend reach- ed the county Jail tonight with Albert Sheppard, negro who. in attempting to avoid arrest Thursday night, was shot by Deputy Townsend. the latter. however. not knowing his craftsmanship had proved true until this morning
 Sheppard is the negro suspected of per- petrating various robberies all in the same block of the city about four months ago and who seemed to bear charmed life, mystifying the authorities and evading capture at every point.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-12

My brother was cured of Brights dis ease from the use of Peruna, and so de- termined to try 1t for my trouble.
 Imagine my great joy when I found that it relieved me quite a bit the first month, and I was entirely without pain during that period after having used Pe- runa only four months.
 This is about two years ago, and all during that time I have suffered no pain. l can now come and go as I like, and consider Peruna woman's best friend, and wish that every suffering woman might know that she can find relief through the use of this medicine. Mrs. Jennie Rose.
 It is no longer a question as 10 whether Peruna can be relied on to cure all such cases. During the many years in which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-12
coUNTERFEITERs CAUGHT.
Two Men Arrested in AttaIa Charged
 With Raising" Money.

city marshall of Boaz. arrested two white men named Young and Wilbourn yester- day charged with making and passing counterfeit money, and brought them to Attalla. He will take them to Gadsden for trial before the United States com missioner, Ed. Pickard
 MT. Ames arrested one in Albertville soon after he is alleged to have passed some counterfeit money. The other was arrested at his home near Carlisle. At the latter's home, the moulds were found. They were carved in seasoned dogwood and were perfect. All of the hgures and letters and the Indian head were in the moulds. These. it is said. were used in raising a certain series of one dollar bills to fives and tenss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-12
Thousands of Women Owe Their Health and Useful ness to Peruna.
Our Testimonials are Genuine and in the Exact Words of the writer.

Miss Katherine Dauter, 239 Thirteenth street, Milwaukee, Wis, writes:
 "I am glad to recommend Peruna, as it has done so much for me. l had been a great sufferer from catarrhal colds until 1 was urged to try Peruna, and l am happy to say it has entirely cured me. l shall never be without it and most cheerfulIy recommend 1t to others who are afflicted as have been.p
 Mrs. Jennie Rose, s62 W. Twenty-second street New York city, writes:
 The Peruna Medicine Co.,, Columbus, O.:
 "Gentlemen: Peruna Is blessing to suffering women l suffered with female trouble since I began menstruation, and every month I suffered two and three days of untold agony and had to ar range my work and duties so as to be in bed every month for two days at least.