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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
BRISK WlND EXPECTED
 FOR BOAT RACE TODAY

New York, August 21.-The wind at Sandy Hook at midnight was from the southwest, twelve miles an hour. The weather was clear and the sky cloud less. Indications are that the wind will hold through Saturday.
 Sir Thomas Lipton said today:
 T have not lost hope in the slightest The conditions yesterday were the worst have ever seen off Sandy Hook have been here now since Jnne and we never had anything so bad. It was pure ly matter of luck. Shamrock got no show from the wind Reliance was get ting all the wind she wanted to foot away from us with, while Shamrock was lying without a breath. Whenever we did get breeze we lost no time in mak- ing up Reliance's gain. but the luck never lasted with us.
 Continuing, Sir Thomas said:
 'srhe Shamrock, while the wind lasted, did better work yesterday than the Re
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the tremors passing through the cutter as the gun struck her heavy iron sides.
 That Hotchkiss gun has broken loose down below, and the captain says if you don't want holes stove In the sides of the cutter you'd better get your men down there and tie it up."
 This was the startling message poured into the ear of the gunner by one of the crew.
 The gunner made for the companion way. As he ran he called to his assist ance several of the crew. telling them to bring lines With every roll of the cutter the big gun went crashing to port or star board, following the listing of the boat and threatening with death anybody who got fin it's path. The rolls were so close together that the men were kept busy lodging. Many times they risked their lives in trying to fasten the line and en- couraged by the brave example set by the gunner, they persisted until finally they had the gun under control and tied so se- curely it could do no more harm. The hands of two men were injured slightly in the struggle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
BIG GUN TUMBLES ABOUT
 AND FRIGHTENS THE CREW

New York, August 21.-with a big Hotchkiss gun plunging from side to side and threatening to tear off her plates with every lunge, there was quite a bit of excitement on the revenue cutter Gres-, ham while she was on patrol duty for the yacht race But for the bravery of the gunner and members of the crew of the cutter the result might have been disas- trous. The gun weighed 1900 pounds and was in transport, not constituting a part of the armament of the Gresham, but in tended for one of the oeean-going revenue cutters. 1t had been dropped on the low CT deck and apparently nobody thought it was worth while to lash 1t securely.
 The Gresham, which was the flagship for the course patrol, was lying near the outer mark, where a heavy swell was run ming. At times she rolled so heavily that her rail almost went under water. It was amid this rolling persons on board heard the crashing down below and felt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
A Break in the Solemnity.

From the Lewiston Journal.
 This true story comes from Water vile. It occurred at a meeting of the Sunday school In one of the Waterville churches. Just before the classes were to be excused the superintendent asked If there, was any one present that would like to make any remarks or ask any questions. All was still for a moment, and then a little tot Of five years said, I'd like to speak piece" "Very well, my little miss; you shall speak piece" The little girl walked slowly down the aisle and, taking a position directly in front of the altar, made neat bow and said:
 There was jolly wobbin who kept his
 head bobbin
 As he gobbled up a big fat worm, And he said, i've eaten forty-two
 borthers and half dozen others, And, golly how 1t tickles when they
 squirmr'
 The little girl bowed and, amid laugh ter and applause, returned to a seat be- side her mother.
 We make the best cls in town. Age Herald Engraving Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
ROOT SAILS FOR LIVERPOOL.
VIII Act as U. s. Representative in
 Alaskan Boundary Dispute.

New York, August 21.-Secretary of War Root sailed for Liverpool today. He goes to England to act with Senator Lodge and former Senator Turner as the United States representives in the Alaskan boundary dispute Before sailing the sec retary declared that he would leave the cabinet about the middle of the winter. He refused to discuss his future plans except to deny that he was going to enter' ac- lively in politics. He said that he would not be candidate for vice president since Roosevelt would be the candidate for President, and the President and Vice President, according to the constitution, could not come from the same state. With the secretary went Judge J. M. Dickinson of Chicago, John W. Foster of Indiana and Hannis Taylor of Alabama, who, as counsellors for the United States will pre- sent her side of the dispute before the commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
KILLING IN GEORGIA.
Prominent Farmers Quarrel Over Road
 Hands and Fight.

Columbus Ga. August a.-W. J. Cum ningham shot and instantly killed P. J. Wright at o'clock this morning, near Midland Ga., few miles above Colum- bus.
 Both parties are prominent white farm CTS of Muscogee. county, Ga The trouble grew out of difference of opinion between the two men as to whether certain hands in the employ of Wright were subject to road duty over which Cunningham was overseer. The coroner's jury held an in- quest over the dead mans body today and returned verdict of justiflable homi- eide.
 The sad affair Is greatly deplored at Midland
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
United Lead Company Organized.

New York. August 21.-Details concern ing the organization of the United Lead company, which has been under way for several months was announced today. The company will have capitalization of s27. .OOoOOo. of which s12,0oO,O0o will be in bonds and the remainder in common stock Payment for the constituent com panies will be made in large part in the bonds of the parent company According to trustworthy reports, the combination will eventually combine the plants of Latham Bros. of New York city and Phil adelphia. besides numerous western con- rernS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
AUTO RAN TOO FAST.
Mayor FIeischmann's chauffeur's Ar.
 rest Caused By Judge Parker.

Kingston, N r.. August 21.-Judge AL ton B. Parker and County Judge J. G. Vanetten today caused the arrest of J. B. Bridges chauffeur for Mayor F1eisch- mann of Cincinnati.
 The mayor and a party of friends were on their way to MT. F1eischmanns sum- mer home in the Catskllls. Bridges sped past Justice Parkers carriage at an es- timated speed of forty miles an hour. The team became frightened but was pre- vented from running away. The automo- bile, it is said, caused another team to run away, the horses plunging into the windows of the Kingston Electric com pany.
 MT. Fleishcmann was served with pa- pers in an action of damages when he appeared at the courthouse. He settled all claims for $250 and secured the release of Bridges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
FOUL DRIVING CHARGED.
Two Horses, Each With Two Heats,
 Were Distanced.


 Salem, Mass, August 2.-At Old Sagus track today two horses, each with two heats to their credit, were distanced. Charges of foul driving were made and the judges removed two drivers and sub- stltuted others. Saga was played to win the 2:14 pace. In the third heat Driver Ferry Claimed that Blanchard, with Min nie Bright, cut off Saga on the first turn. causing him to break so badly as to fall back of the distance flag. Stone was put up to drive Luce in the final heat Bard Palmer was put behind John Hooper in the last heat as the judges thought that Bristol was not trying to win. Sum mary:
 2:11 class pacing. purse s5Oo-Princess Mouquette. won, Phebon second; Darius, third. Best time, 2:09
 2:14 class. pace, purse $5OO-Pehaps, won; Minnie Bright second; Rex, third. Best time. 2:13A.
 2:25 class trot. purse 800, unfinished Fanfare and John Hooper won two heats each. Best time, 2:21h
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
Thompson Resigns.

New York, August N.-Samuel W. Thompson. acting disbursing agent for the New York customs house, has resign ed OH account of impaired sight and ad- vanced age. He was one of the govern ment officials mentioned in connection with the recent exposure of so-called gold mining company, but declared that he resigned from the directory of the concern upon learning of its business na- ture before the matter became public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
New Postal Law Is Mlsconstrued.

Washington, August 21.-The decision of the postofhce department to allow bag gagemasters to act as custodians of loose newspaper mall on certain trains has been misconstrued in some places as an inten- ton to permit the indscrlminate swearing into the postal service of all railway em- ployes and the department has received a number of protests. The postal laws and regulations already provide that every regularly scheduled train may be used for. mall purposes If the company is willing to accept the compensation provided by Ia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
CURIOUS RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
Dining Car Turns Completely Over,
 But Without Fatal Results.

A dining car on train No. 8, on the Frisco from Memphis, due yesterday af- ternoon, met with a curious accident when the train was about forty miles west of Birmingham. Conductor Medley. two passengers and two colored porters were injured, but none of them seriously.
 The accident Is notable from the fact that. although there were several persons aboard the car, and 1t turned completely over, there were no fatalities.
 The rear of the car is arranged with seats for observation on the front plat form, this being the last car on the train. At the time of the accident several persons were occupying the observation end of theicar, but the dining room was deserted excepting that the regular dining car crew were there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22

liance. Others may say what they like on this matter, but this Is my positive be- lief"
 London Has Lost Hope.
 London, August 21.-All the press com ments on the Shamrock III.s perform ance evidences the growing conviction that she is incapable of recapturing the Americas cup under any weather eondi- tions. The afternoon newspapers claim that yesterdays abortive race showed nothing of the respective merits of the two boats but they admit that the per- formance of the challenger did not full fill the expectations of her behavior in a light wind and say that Captain Barr seems to have shown smarter seaman ship.
 The suggestion is made that, in view of the repeated wind disappointments off Sandy Hook. the New York Yacht club might try to find more satisfactory course.
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Joe Fromer, a prominent man in Besse- mer, was held up and robbed last night about :45 o'clock by two negro high waymen. They secured about $500 in cash which MT. Fromer had concealed in one watch.
 The robbery was reported to the Besse- mer police at once and they telephoned to the officee of Chief Wier that two ne- groes who were suspected of being the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
Miss Carpenter Wins Her Match.

Chicago, August 21.-Miss Johnny Car penter today won her match with Mrs. W. A. Alexander on the fourteenth green five up four to play and earned the right to contest tomorrow in the finals of On- wentsia Golf club tournament for the On wentsia cup with her old rival Miss Bes- sic Anthony. Miss Anthony won her match with Mrs. A. T. Brewer of the Chicago Golf club eight up and seven to play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
BILL ARP" SLOWLY DYING.
Double Handful of Stones Found In His Gall Bladder.

Cartersville, Ga, August 21.-A surgi- cal operation performed on Major Charles H. Smith (Bin Arp this after noon revealed the presence in the gall bladder of a double handful of gall stones, more than two thousand in num- Der.
 This cause of the patients protracted illness had been hardly suspected, the diagnosis indicating liver trouble. In spite of the operation. Major Smith was alive, but increasingly restless at late hour tonight. His physicians give no hope of his recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
WILL APPOINT RECEIVER.
Justice Davis Does Not Favor the Sale
 of the New York Daily News.

New York, August 21.-Supreme Court Justice Davis today handed down a de- cision in which he granted the applica- tion of Col William l.. Brown for tenn porary injunction restraining Frank A. Munsey from selling the plant of the Daily News at auction.
 In his decision the justice says that in his opinion. the sale of the paper at this time would not be to the best in- terests of the stockholders. and says that unless proceedings are brought within ten days from the date of this order for a dissolution of the corporation and the appointment of receiver, he will ap- point a receiver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
Cotton Mill Situation improved.

Fall River, Mass, August 21.-The cotton mill situation in this city will show considerable improvement next year over the present conditions, re- sumption of manufacturing being plan ned at several mills. Compared with the present work there will be 2300 more operatives working and 26,000 pieces of cloth will be made. There will be 53,000 spindles in operation against 30,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
SAMUEL PARK FOUND GUILTY.
Labor Leader Charged With Extortins
 Money From Laborers.

New York, August 21.-Samuel J. Parks the leader of labor, who has been on trial for several days, charged with extortion in demanding and receiving money from various employees under threat that he would call strikes, was found guilty to- night The jury was out about four hours.
 Recorder Golf remanded Parks until Monday, when should sufficient evidence be presented by the district attorney, he will consider the question of further postponement to dispose of other indict- ments against the prisoner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
No More Plague.

New York. August 21.--Reports from Pacasamayo state that no new cases of bubonic plague have occurred there, ca bles the Lima, Peru, correspondent of the Herald. The infected houses have been burned. Three new suspected cases were discovered in Mollandou. All the patients belong to the lower classes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
Textile Workers Strike.

Crimmitzchau, Saxony, August 21.- About 75OO textile workers of this dis trict have struck for shorter hours of labor. The police broke up four meet ings because nonresident officials of the Textile Workers union addressed them. A fifth mass meeting was allowed to con tinue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
ANOTHER BANK CLOSED.
Suspension Comes as Result of Failure
 at Beaumont

Dallas, Tex, August 21-A special to the News from Groesbeck, Tex, says.
 The Groesbeck National bank was closed yesterday at the request of Rod Oliver, president. MT. Oliver is presi- dent of the defunct Citizens bank at Beaumont, and the closing of the bank here was in obedience to a telegram from him. There is no uneasiness or excite ment as the bana is regarded as perfect ly solvent and it is generally believed will resume business in few days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
HIGHWAYMEN GET $500
 AND A VALUABLE WATCH

highwaymen were coming to Birming- ham on the last car But the robbers were not on the car.
 It seems that MT. Fromer was going home and the two negroes stepped from behind dark place and ordered him to throw up his hands. He did so, and while one of them searched him the other held a pistol to his head This is the second or third daring holdlup reported in Bes- semer recently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
Explorers Set Sail.

Dundee, Scotland August 2.--The aux Hilary relief ship Terranoya sailed today for the antarctic regions to relieve the British exploring vessel Discovery. The Discovery has been frozen in for eleven months in south latitude 775o east. longi- tude 166 46.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
WHITEcAPPERS ARRESTED.
Deputy u. s. Marshal Has Eleven
 Planters in Custody.

Memphis, Tenn, August H.-A special to the Commercial Appeal from Wynne Ark, says:
 A deputy United States marshal passed through this city tonight with eleven prominent white planters of Poinsett county, in custody for alleged whitecap- ping. The prisoners were being taken to Helena to appear before the United States district court.
 The negro laborers employed at saw will in Poinsett county were recently forced to leave under threats of violence by band of white planters, forcing the mill to suspend. The arrests were made at the instigation of the miu owner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
Mrs. wlnsIow's soothIno svr,n.

the best remedy for D1ARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHINOA with PERFECT SUCCESS. IL SOOTHEs the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS. AL LAYS all PAIN. CURES WIND GOLlC. and is twenty-five oents . bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
Harvey Logan in Montana.

Butte, Mont, August H.-Traces of Kid Curry, or Harvey Logan. the Montana desperate who escaped from the Knoxville jail, have been found at Great Falls says a dispatch to the Inter Mountain The Missouri police have received information that Logan Is in Montana.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
Sour Lake Fire Extinuuished.

Sour Lake, Tex. August 21.-The fire was fully extinguished late last night and this morning all wells were about cleared of debris and all things have been or are being put in shape to resume work. The loss, as scheduled last night, does not exceed $50O0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
Kansas Building Inspected.

St Louis. Mo. August 21.-The mem bers of the Kansas Worlds Fair commits sion accompanied by Governor Bailey are here to inspect the Kansas state building, which is nearing completion at the worlds fair, and to confer with the exposition officials Governor Bailey will return to Topeka tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
Women's Relief Corps AdIourns.

San Francisco, August H.-At the sec- ond and concluding days session of the national convention of the Womens Relief corps the following officers were chosen: JAnior vice president Mrs. Mary Tygart, Texas; treasurer, Mrs. Sarah Phillips, New York; chaplain. Mrs. Reynolds of Kentllclxy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
Pope to Issue Brief.

Rome. August 21-The pope has decided to issue brief according compensations to the priests who acted as conclavists. To some will be given ecclesiastical dig mites, to others spiritual favors and to the rest of them pensions, the amount of which depends on the pope.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
Funeral Directors Elect Officers.

Minneapolis, August 2i.-The delegates to the National Association of Funeral Directors elected the following officers: President Col. J. M Colley of Charles ton s. C.; secretary, H. M Fitzpatrick. Elmwood, Ills; treasurer. c. A. Miller. Cincinnati. St. Louis was chosen as the next meeting place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
LibeIIed the German Emperor.

Berlin, August 21.-Konrad Von Fielitz an actor, was today sentenced to eight months imprisonment on the charge of lese majeste in libeling the German empe- TOT in his jokes at the theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
Turkish Troops on Rampaoe.

London. August 21.-According to a Bel grade dispatch Turkish troops under the pretext of pursuing revoiutIonary bands, have destroyed eight villages, massacre Ing women and children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
Settlement Amlcable.

Pittsburg, August a.-The conferences ufacturers on the wage scales in the iron mold. cutting and engraving departments has resulted in an amicable settlement of all differences on the basis of last years wages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
Walker in Peru.

New York. August 21.-Louis Brigano. an Italian pedestrian who left Buenos Ayres on April 20 en route to San Fran cisco. has arrived here, says Herald dispatch from Lima, Peru. He will pro- ceed after a rest of eight days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
Oblecs to "ParslfaI."

Berlin, August 21.-Frau Cosima Wag- ner has written to the Prince Regent of Bavaria requesting him to prevent Stage Manager Fuchs, who Is connected with the Munich opera house. from produc- ing ''Parsifal' in Paris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
Whisky Drops.

Cincinnati, August 2.-The drop in whisky quotations to 124 made at Peoria a few days ago was not followed here until today, when it was ordered that the quotation be 123 as the basis for fln- ished goods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
Demand for Iron Increasing.

sharon, Pa., August H.-A prominent pig iron manufacturer today said that within the next thirty days nearly every blast furnace in the Mahoning and Shen- andoah valleys would be in operation. He said that the demand for pig iron was in- creasing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
Neil and Feltz Matched.

chicago, August H.-Frankie Neil of San Francisco and Tommy Feltz were tonight matched to fight on October IA before the Metropolitan Athletic club of Detroit, Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
ECZEMA, NO CURE. NO pAv

Your druggist will refund your money If PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure Ring worm. Tetter. Old Ulcers and Sores, Pim- pies and Blackheads on the face. and all skin diseases. 50 cents. l0-25-1y-sat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22

Stricken With ralysis.-Dudley Wilson, member of the firm of Will son Bros, is i'll at his home in North Birmingham, having been stricken with paralysis on Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22

Building PernIt.-A building permit was Issued yesterday from the office of the city engineer to D. B. Carlton to erect a one and half story dwelling on Avenue F, between Thirtieth and Thirty-first streets, to cost $1750.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22

Parties desiring copies of The Age-Herald Industrial Review can obtain same by calling at The Age Herald business office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22

Marriage Llcenses.-Marriag licenses were issued from the probate office yesterday to the following coup- les: William s. Sadberry of Morgan and Miss Mattie V. Ward, J. w. De- ment of Lovick and Miss Emma Fay Tor, Curry Jackson of Bessemer and Miss Susie Dennis, Carl Crews of Compton and Miss Matte Bockner.
 Masonic.--Many Birmingham Ma sons attended special communication of Florida Lodge No. 450, A. K. and A. M., at Pratt City last night and witnessed work in the second and third degrees. There were two con didates. The work was impressively performed, Grand Lecturer A M. Scott presiding in the east.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22

Chess Club.-A number of Chess players will meet at the Commercial club at 4 o'clock this afternoon for the purpose of organizing club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22
CITY ITEMS.

Irish League.-The United Irish League will hold an important meeting at St. Paul's hall tomorrow immediate ly after the last mass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-22

We make the best o..ls in town. Age Herald Engraving Company.