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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-21
A Preiudiced Deduction.

Waggsby-So De Wruyter says he
wrote ninety nine poems last year, does
he?
Naggsby-I understood him to say
"better than a hundred"
Waggsby-That's what | meant by
ninety-nine. I've read his poems.~Bal'
timore American.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-21

The annals of French academy Vt
science tell of Il tailor's adventure WIN
Il thunderbolt. Hslived in house pro
vided with two chimneys-one Tor
fireplace and the other for stove the
latter not In use. During thunder
storm tremendous report was heard
and everybody thought that the mousse
had been struck by lightning. Instant
" q blue flaming ball dropped INTO the
fireplace and rolled out into the ROOM
seemingly about six inches above the
floor The excited tailor ran around the
room. the ball of fire playing about ms
feet Suddenly it rose above lis mead
and moved off toward the stovepipe
hole in the ceiling, which had piece
Of paper pasted over it. The ball moyeu
straight through the paper ana up 'he
chimney. When near the top IL eN
ploded and tore the chimney INTO thou
sands of fragments. The sight or the
debris left by the explosion showed ihe
family what would have been the con
sequences had it exploded while on It's
pvrating passage through the room.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-21
Wenther a DangerOus Topic.

Newitt-Well, there's one thing ABOUT
the weather-it's always safe topic
of conversation.
Borroughs-I thought it was TO-DAY
when | met Lendham, but "hen
started to speak Of it he said, Eyes, It's
unsettled, and that reminds me OF tna'
note of yours. philadelphia Press.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-21
In Against II.

Don't 20 in there, children" eau
toned the wife of the struggling poet
listening a moment to sounds as Of q
strong man in distress that came from
the other room.
"Why not?" they asked.
"Your father is trying to find rhyme
for sscrofulous.' "-Chicago Tribune.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-21
me- easily Conversation.

Tired Tatters-Dey say dat sum wv
nem poets git 81 word.
Weary Walker-Dat's nuttin. go
80 q word wunst.
Tired Tatters-Wot fer?
Weary Walker-Fer sassin' de Judge
Chicago News.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-21
Making 1t Easy.

"You never allow yourself to read a
book until you have read a review or
it? Why is that?"
"Well, prefer to use only predigest-
ed mental food"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-21
Initials.

Enrolling Oficer-Whati is your name
Recruit-Owen Espy Casey.
Enrolling officer with evident irrita-
tion)-Shoot a few of those Initials!
q. \. s. P. X. G. what?-Chicago Trib-
nna
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-21

Husband Grritably)-It isn't a year
since you said you believed our mar
rage was made in heaven, and yet you
order me around as if l wasn't any
body.
Wife (calmly)-Order is heavens first
law.--New York Weekly.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-21
Getting Even.

Mrs. Won Blumer-We must nave the
Biggsbys to dinner. We owe them one.
Won Blumer-Of course. we passed.
an awful dull evening there, and II Is
nothing more than right that they
should pass one here.-Brooklyn Life.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-21

You will find that the mere resolve
TO be useless and the honest desire to
help other people will, in the quickest
and most delicate ways, also improve
yourself.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-21
Notice to Creditors
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
ACcoMAcK g. H., VA:
February 23rd, 1903. }

To the creditors of Susan
f. Mears, deceased, and all
others concerned: You are mere
by notified that, at the request
Of the personal representative
Of the said decedent, l have I1 aP,
" Un;nted the 3Oth day of March
p pe,a'' at my said office, for re- ,
Giving c, proof of all debts and
demands against the said de-
cedent or her estate; at WHlc1
time and place you are required
to attend and prove your CLAIMS.
W Given under my hand the day
and year first above written
Jno. S. Parsons.
Commissioner Of Accounts Tor Ac-
comack County Court.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-21
sure Thing.

"Nome the worlds greatest COM
poser." said the musical instructor.
"Chloroform," promptly replied the
voune man who had studied medicine.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-21

If society took better care of its poor
out of Jail there would be less need OF
fails or jailers.-Boston Transcript
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-21
Notice..

Owing to the fact that Mr.. j. +:
Parks has retired from the firmSof
the Greenbush Mfg. Co. and sold his
interest to the undersigned, we re-
specially request all parties indebt.
ed to said firm to make settlement OF
their accounts at once that we may
be able to better supply your wants
and needs for the coming year. We
earnestly solicit your patronage
Respectfully yours,
T.. T. Nelson. Greenbush Mfg. Co.
]. s. Matthias. Parksley, Va.
Manufacturers OF
YELLOW PINE and OAK LUMBER
Flooring, Framing and all
kinds of Building Material,
Berry Crates, Crab Boxes;
Truck Barrels and General
Merchandise.
Estimates Furnished when Desired
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161R,TE FOR PARTICULARS
NEW YORK, PHILA. Il NORFOLK
RAILROAD

Time Table In Effect Dec. list, 1902
Quickest and only daily line between =
Boston, New York, Phila., Nor
folk and Old Point Comfort.
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Sent on Trial.

We will send Pianos Tg anV advance
Carolina WIN the Piano. and IL
the sell
comes up 10 fully warranted anu ~ "
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-21
\MELL-KNOWN Makes

the aao! 0aaESU
sd
the oe Carolina nave been Rwina
thernF
aandC College Park da are usns Jul
sexcuI
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-21
Cable, Conover, Kingsbury
and WellingtonPlanos.
Chicago Cottage Organs.
The Largest Manufacturers
of Pianos and Organs
in the World.
Save You From $500 to $4,000

uoandO
the wor anu nleans or e
the local d" " ~
w rte andrea particulars
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NOTICE
TO BUILDERS!

We have the goods both In price
and quality, bought before the ao-
vance. 1000 feet of floor packed from
ton to bottom, such as
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-25
MANY FINE STEEDS ENTERED
FOR ANNUAL HORSE SHOW
Attendance Promises to lie the Lar
EeSt In History of Local
Organization.

The annual st. Louis Horse Show opens
At the Coliseum building one week from
tomorrow night. There will be six night
performances and matinces on Thursday
and Saturday. The sale OF seats for single
performances opens tomorrow morning
II is expected that the advance sale will
b. far ahead OF that Of last year, which
was the most successful show ever given
by the organization.
The entries for the various classes have
been large this year and the best rings OF
horses ever shown In ST Louis will be
seen.
The Horse show is the big fashionable
event 0f the year in tho city. and orders
placed with various dreSSmakiuE concerns
indicate that -. Louis society will be out
IN more gorgeous rdiment than ever be-
fore.
Former Governor Francis. President
or tine Louisiana Purchase Exposition. will
DC Chairman Of the Ring Committee on
Monday night. ana Mayor ROllI Wells Will
Tee uu Friday night. Mayor Wells has Sc
lcCtyd as his assistants NeSsrS Julius ;.
Walsh and Rotert Aull. Mr.. q. Herbert
Walker. who viii be- chairman Of the Ring
as his assistants MeSsr~ J. n. Perry Fran
els and II. ElIr, ~lry Collins. &. II. Hut
tx and other prominent citizens Will Off
Cidtc It vsrlDua performances.
All the boxes have been sold for the sea-
son. with the exception Of "A half dozen.
Among the buNhDld.rS are:
Mayor EuIa Wells q H. Spencer.
fr-tuz T. Ma1- \ A. Busch
Edwin s. Ismp. William j. Lemp.
- r calhoun. Jr..
Arthur h. '-.HrtlU. Claude Fitzpatrick,
-. Lacy crawford. tiuy J.. Billion.
D. F. " WI-Hu. Fred W Nriker.
Max r. Orthwsiu. 5. a Thompson,
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-25
YOUNG HENRY ABEL ROBBED.
Son Of Former Police Commits
Sionrr Meets Two Friends

RETUHLIC SPECIAL.
New York. Oct. si-HeuTy Abel. son Of
former Police Commissioner Ahe!l. visited
friends 90 the upper section ot Manhattan
and started downtown for his home in
Brooklyn In "a Broadway car At Four
tccuth stret two young men got on and
both Of them greeted AbeIl with the in
formation that they We're friends OF his
father.
They seated themselves on either side of
Abel All i.fl the car together and walked
thryuch city Hall Park toward the
Brooklyn bridge. At Park Row the youuS
tr, direction uf the Eowery- Then AIr.
AusU discovered hi~ watch and diamond
scarfpiu had been stolen.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-25

with the brok.u ankle bone began TO fail
ami In an uuUaTy moment the other got
him in strl-Elc hold The squeezed
bear stood il Tor q Few moments. then
his ewes hulEcd out. his tongue protruded,
and he began to WAIVER. A soon as the
sqUeeZsr saw the advantage he had gained
ne r.dogb..I his efforts. and the squeezed
gradually sank TO tho ground and finally
bssIthed his last.
The victorious bear had hardly strength
enough Co sit ON the body 81 the dead
Due. and Hank declared that ne would go
Gown and Ub-rate him. He had. h. said.
armed his freedom, and h. would give IL
TO him n Il was the last good deed OF his
lie. BiII eNppStulated. but % no purpose.
and the two men advanced The hear r.
rardcd them SuspiCiuusiy. but was 200
weak to take much account Of their pres
,UCe. and he allowed them 90 get within
few feet before he staggered 10 his feet
and EgOwlCd.
Hank got a stick and managed TO get
IL m tire jaws uf the trap. Then he pried
she teeth slowly apart. Tho bear felt his
rUmb foot free and no pulled IL out. Then.
like any other wsll-hr.d bear. he luuget
after his iibgratCr. Hank and Bud Went
10 tree. dropping the gun. and the bear
attempted tu follow. His Lex was too
ruIub 80 ne sat at th" bottom and
-rowled But gradually his head sank on
lis chest and he went the way OF his
mate
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-25
BIC BLACK BEARS
IN DEADLY DUEL,
Caught in the Same Trap. The
Battle Until One Sue
cumbs.
TRAPPERS WATCH THE FIGHT.
When One Bruin Dies They Lib.
crate the Other and Ii
ChaSes the Men Up
a Tree.


T. r-TH Tfag
., si,ri,,|,.,,,,- y, 10. o, rJ,rl. White
- - -, - -,
- 80.
r,,,J tI,,,.l,ir,, ,yt,, lives ~, Joal,av can
- -, .,,.,, -, - -,
!. ~. nj, -, ,...,..s,, ~. 90, am,
-, -,
si-i '"S""'s 'i' - nam N-'
With trap ana the carcass OF morse
tu look FOR the bear.
TTa found tho -r,,E= by shelter Spriur
u''' '-,s n, - ..'-
anu l"ii""'N 'H'iA Up ''iS N..i' ''''' u-i''E
mis- old mare 20 snake his bait. At a con-
yeuiant r.oIur he ST the trap. threw the
dead hor=s in a pit Just beyond and went
home.
ne next morning ne so' b1u 20 ''iS. '1N'
The men had reached a point within
s5.rt ~ tl.. t-,-, y,-sar Hank sinupsd and
-
m"uoh'G L" bul 10 remain S-''il'-
'.NaIl Wsur. he WHISPERED. hoarsely.
oh ,y., 1.,- F- ,r- iran an they he
''
Bud poked the bushes apart with his
-. - s,r-r,. --.rr ,~rrr. Within
Sun "''' '"
twenty rods Of him. were Nv" lull-EF""A
49,. -1-.-g..-- -,,.s s,;-sr4r AZ a.rf other
,-t. s.,t--, s.g .-.,
anu SCREENING as 'i''-t'' -
into them Each was caught by a Hin4 lex
and with IN. other three they were claw
m. - III
lhE away lot "''tI "L'- i''' ai'--.'- '-'
about Xas covered with blood and h1ir,
"a g.. ......--.,-..- ,b. rr,r,,t,f1rfs fst.1
-, r.
been hattllEE Ipr n'dIlS "' "'u'- l'''
animals were about Of a Size. and up 4
- - a. ,.. ,-i,.,,1 3,,r7r,-s ,,,srs
~ ~. '''i'' ''''
x.... l.
Which one T EN- viii SOCK luSt IN
gu.-gl Bud Ls soon as At recovered from
his surprise
Don't sock nuth-r 7 en-. cginIriHH-N
Hank after moments : meeli.'tlnh- "
aluS been fer fair play. an ..Nl.ih it
fair. Let e fiEht 10 out an IN best p NJ
win.
WAL. We be- "a fool. hahh- tlaclidt'I
II Eit away
But Hank insisted 10 was apparent TO
both men that each haa- thought tine
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-25

my neck 4 noted London surgeon pro-
nounced il gO-tre and felt sure he could
remove il quickly Instead. il grew rap
idly. Nv appearance was dreadful; my
eyes nearly popping from my head. Sur
geons refused to operate for fear Of rup-
ture Of the jugular vein. Ny husband
heard Of DR.. Haig's home cure for Eoitre
and we tried 1.-THE effect was marvellous.
In a Few weeks all trace Of II was gone.
the pain Ceasing the first time we used
the remedv.-Lucille Lytton'
Your goitre can be cured at home with
cut pain, danger or any inconvenience.
Write to-day 10 DR.. John p. Haig. 80
Glenn Bldg Cincinnati Ohio: tell him
your age the size and location OF your
goitre and how long you have had 1t. and
he win be glad to send YOU. free, a large
paid.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-25
rrc.rdcnt Wright EntertnIn..

The -. Louis Carriage and Wagon
Builders club was entertained ON Tues
day evening by Frank Wright. who re-
Gently returned from the convention Of the
Carriage Builders National Association at
Boston. ~ thIt G., invention Air. Wright
was hHuuTed by election Co the presidency
90 the assuCiat. on j. H. McCBh- was
taastma Hrgr. Tn. guests included M'Ssrs.
S.0lEcmaua. E.r.ck KaCk. Klussrl. W.g-
Saunders. Eor..Iu. Sp.ete East. SahusJsr.
Eick'=. ScEullert Ea-tt.er and Henry and
T. uLam 1 hleEhaut.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-25
TEAII TO PLAY BELLEvILLE.
BurLe's Professionals Have Taken
the Trolley LeREuers ON for
Three-Game Series.

Jimmy Burke's team OF ''AIl-Profession-
ais will play a return match with the
Belleville Trolley League team at Belle
willie this afternoon.
Last Sunday the st. Louis team defeat
ed the Eellevilie club In close match. In
fact. the result Of the game was 50 Gloss
that the hackers of the Trolley League
team have waCered ga on the result Of
a three-game series, To be played at Belle
vile.
Mcfarland and Burke. the two members
Of the Cardinals playing with the ALI
Professionals covered the Beleville
mems money.
Should BeIIeville win to-day. the st.
Louis team will play another game next
Sunday afternoon.
BeIIeviIIe will have in the points for
them Paul Companion. the St Louis
yOunCstsr who did well as a member Of
the Colorado Springs team Of the West
eTn League last season. and Thomas, who
caught him last season
In the matter Of professional players the
st. Louis team will have very little edge
on the Trolley LeagutrS
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-25

She: There is woman whom I envy.
And. curious as Il may seem. she envies
me-
He: How can that beT'
She: We were both after tho same man
and 1 married him. m."-HOustcn Post.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-25

She locked up from her household
drUdgery.
when you used 70 call me the light OF
your life she said bitterly. Il thought
you Intended 10 measure Il BY candle
power instead oc by horse-poW er. Chi
caEc Post
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-25

Stanford. Conn OCT. 2f--Walton Fer
EEson. vice president ~ the PEOPLES Gas
Company Of Chicago. has supplemented
his numerous gifts tu ST. Johns Protestant
Episcopal Parish hy srduwi-E the Edward
Ferguson MsmOrIl building with 5000.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-25

New York. oct. 2i-Relr Admiral Bark
pr says the vessels OF the North Atlantic
Squadron. which are now undergoing Tc-
TTlgs al Jhy brooklyn Navy YARD. viii ue
ready 10 start on the winter cruise by
December l.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-25

October Z7-Laclede Is. Diels at the p. R.
October 27.-Barrs vs., Uniques at the Grand
October 2s-Merchan,s VS.. Baekus at the b.
November 3-Laelede vs. Uniques at the b. r.
November s-Barrs Vs. Backus at the c.. i
November 5-Merchants vs. DieIs at the Grand
November IO-Lacledes VS. Merchants at the
November Io-Bars vs. DieIs at the Grand
November 12-Backus rs. UnIques at the B.
Z. alleys
November T7-Lacledes vs.. Bars at the q. p
November r7-Merchants vs.. Uniques at the
Grand alleys.
November Is-Diels vs Baczus at the Grand
Novcmber 24-Iacledes vs.. BacIsus at the B.
November 24-Barrs vs.. Merchants at the
November ss-Diels vs.. Uniques at the b. r.
December I-Lacledes VS.. DieIs at the b. r
December I-Barrs v.. Uniques at the Grand
December s-Merchsnts vs. Baczus at the b
December s-Laoledes vs.. Uniques a, the b
December -Barrs vs.. Backus at the Grand
alleys
December lo-Merchsnts vs.. Diels at the Grand
NDscember l5-LacIedes VI Merchants at the
December I5-Barrs v.. Diels at the Grand
alleys.
December I7-BacEus vs.. Uniques at the B.
December 22-LAcIedes vs.. Bars at the B. r.
alleys
December merchants vs. UnIques at the
December 24-DieIs vs.. Backus at the Grand
alleys.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-25

M0nday-Ien4's Office Men on Acme alleys
Lincoln vs.. Centurys on Royal alleys.
Tuesday-Crescents vs. Acrnes on Crescent al
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-25

At a special election yesterday in Upper
Alton. Attorney J. V. = Marsh was
Trustees. and John d. Meg Wen and J. E
Christoe Trustees. The other candidates
for President were E g. James and Riley
p owen. The Trustees had no OppCsi-
tiOn.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-25

INDIvIDUAL AVERAGES.

Mcdonald heads the players 4 the Central
League. with Clymer close second, and Rick
art occupying third place
The official figures follow:
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-25

New Rochelle. y. Y. oct. es-The rtenm-
Cr Gl.uvile pic ked up two fishermen IN a
water-toEEgd boat within half a mile OF
Execution Lighthouse.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-25
THIS WFEK'S SCHFDT-T,F

Monday-Parks ". Orphans on Crescent Al
ieys and Elks W N-Rays on Royal alleys
observation-disclosures vs. Beutons on Crescent
alleys and Kinlochs vs. Endymions on Royal
alleys.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-25
New Cure
For Goitre
Any Lady Can Quickly Cure Herself of
This Ugly and Dangerous Disfig.
uratiOH in the Privacy of
Her Own Home.
LARGE TRIAL PLCEGeE MAILED FREE.

woman, after trying great surgeons and
doctors. cured herself in her own home.
She says: 4 noticed a slight swelling on
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-25

TEAM RECORDS
High ayerare-Ruseiaies sls S.
High scOre-NoTld's Fairr slZ
High average. three Eamss-RUssdale-. ~
INDIVIDUAL RECORDS.
HiZh average-I.nuis Pabst II.
HiEh scOre-CisurEe Kai-sr sG5
HiEh average. three Eames-Sturtz. RoEo-
lales. iga.
SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK
october .s-W1rlt's Fairs Unions On Pal
ac. ALLEYS
october g7-RosedaIes We Schnsiits. on Palace
ALLEYS
octoter 2s-Heidbrinls " Ideals on Palace
October ss-En,srprises ~ Palaces on Palace
alleys.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-25
ROWING CLUB LEAGUE.
RIVERsIDE LEAGUE.

Totals 81 30 lss - IA ls 21s 1897 q rs
Handicaps-F. Smith :. Birtsch 10. Diehl 10.
r Jansen = Total g
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-25

nclIuars -----.----.-.-l-o 80 -t-ss 1l--9 -Al-W
Go0dfsIlows .....-.....lg5 6.E5 aT-el 5sl5 sSs 80
INDIVIDUAL RECORDS
High Single Ciame-Aouteith 81. G-iesbaCh.
81. Reilly 81.
High Five Games-E!lers 324
Least Misses Five Gaues-Pondrum. s
TEAM RECORDS.
High Single Game-DliveS Sis.
High Five Games-RouEh Riders. 1s55.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-25
BOWLING.
n II q C.,ndf,-

Reilly leads the Office Men with an average
Of nearly ~. EiIsga and Johnson follow In sec
oud and third place. respectively. Standing
TEN To TWENTY-FIVE GAMES.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-25
DruEEIsts' League Standing
THIs WEEK.s sCHEDTI
Primary League standing.

Thursday-Mofitt Vests ". J. s MerreIls on
Acme alleys. Eli Lillys vs. Enderles on Royal
alleys and Never Bros ~. Mound city Paints
on Crescent alleys
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-25
Western League Schedule.
g.~- s~~TNTA-F-
THIS WEEk'S : 50

THIS WEEKS SCHEDULE
MCnday-Lousianas at home 10 Seniors.
Observation-Disclosures AZ home 10 Juniors.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS At home 20 West
ernE
Thursday-NatIonsls at home 70 oarsmen
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-25
THIS WEEK : SCHEnI LE.
I,-Ra~1Fnug - EnHs On Crescent
LEAGTE.

Tuesday-Bannsrs ~. Clippers on Acme alleys
WsdResday-Ozarks vs. Tigers on ROYAL al
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-25

The ktnlochs have At present a snug lead
FOR the Primary CocSed-flat League reurant
The Encymions and Parks are the runnsrs-up.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-25

High single Eame-Maher, s..
High five games-Maner. 80.
High team Eame-Cresceuts. 5'5-
Tirh fiy.a team zarres-Crcsceufs. 81
BY defeating the CrtsCents. the l;incolns sue,
ceeded in taking the lead IN the Central
CorLeS-Ffat League The Acmes continue to
boId third place standing:
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-25

e. Bck has slight lead over Burton Iu %
kindsTgar League fug fif's-u games az
over r. Sghre Is third Standing:
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-25
Fair Grounds 3. Herbert Spencer 2.

The Fair Grounds took the odd game from
the Sr@ncers on Fishers alleys. Score.
FAIR GROUNDS
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-25

In the Kindergarten League the E1ds arr a
Few games in advance OF the Ozarks and Clip
pers. Standing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
SERIOUS AFFRAY
 NEAR GADSDEN
IN A GENERAL FIGHT AT A TUR- KEY SHOOT TWO MEN ARE BAD- " CUT AND OTHERS SCRATCH ED-cAUSED BY ABUSE.

Gadsden, December 30.-(Special.) )-News just reaches this city of an affray at Hale, some fifteen miles northeast of Gadsden. on Christmas day, that came very near ending fatally. While turkey shooting was going on at Ball Play, a young man named Saught Mckee, about % years old, commenced to curse and abuse the men at the shooting, and was especially abusive to Berry Hale, a boy about F years old
 Young Hale reported the matter to his father, ". | Hale. who came out to sec Mckee and find out what was the trouble. As MT. Hale approached the crowd Mckee turned and cursed him. and made threats, pulled off his coat and made for Hale with a knife, who also drew his knife to pro- teet himself. and in the mixup Mckee was badly cut several times While the two men were fighting James Mckee. brother of Slaught. came up with a shot gun and drew it on Hale and attempted to shoot him, but Hale grabbed the gun. and wrenched it away and also cut James Mckee several times. thus preventing him from using the gun.
 Both the Mckee boys are very badly cut but the wounds will not prove dangerous. MT. Hale is a wel-known citizen, who is the postmaster at Ball Play and a mer- chant, and Is a quiet and peaceable man and regrets the affair.