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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-16
DEAD COMES TO LIFE.
After Having Been Mourned as Dead
 the Boy Shows Up at Home.

Chicago, October 12.-After having been mourned as dead since early in Septem- Der. Guy Jones. eleven years of age has turned up alive and well. In grave at Graceland cemetery is the body of boy which was buried as that of the missing lad Taking offense at a scoldlng by his father the boy left home A search by the police revealed body resembling his floating in the river.
 The features were distorted but the par ents believed they had identified their son and buried the corpse as his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-16
 WOMAN KILLED BY LOVER.
A Young Man Shoots Student and
 Then Commits Suicide.

San Francisco, Cal October 15.-Jose- phine Mead, student of the University of California. was shot and killed by Paul Schmidt, aged 20, who afterward com mtted suicide.
 Miss Mead was formerly a resident of Los Angeles, where she was employed as teacher in the public school. Schmidt was also a resident of Los Angeles, where he is said to be prominently connected. Schmidt and Miss Mead have been ac- quainted several years and were once engaged to marry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-16
Dynamite on Track.

Helena Mont, October 15.-Six sticks of dynamite were found on the Northern Pacific track near Birdseye. eight miles west of Helena this morning. An extra freight, east bound, passed over the pow der during the night without exploding 1t. Chief of Detectives McElridge of St. Paul, in charge of the Northern Pacific division and officers. lert with pack of bloodhounds soon after the finding of the explosive was reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-16
ANOTHER WOMAN SHOT.
Young Mans Love Causes Him to
 Commit Rash Act.

Pittsburg, Pa, October 15.-Near Edge wood station tonight William F. signor. aged 25, twice shot and perhaps fatally injured Amey Garrett, aged 22, stenog- rapher, as she was returning to her home.
 After the shooting, Sgnor raced across the woods and under a tree cut his throat and shot himself through the right temple. He was removed to the hospital where it is reported he cannot survive the night. He left a note stating that his love for the girl caused him to commit the deed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-16
TRIBUNAL DECIDES IN
 FAVOR OF AMERICANS

> London, October 16.-The Morning | ' Advertiser announces that it regrets . . to learn from source which it re- ' . gards as beyond question, that the . -& decision of the Alaska boundary tri- -s < bunal virtually comedies the Amer . < iean case. :
 . The Morning Advertiser which ap- '
 < pears to be thoroughly satisfied | < with the reliability of it's statement, (
 ' says the news will be received in | -% Canada with consternation. 1t gives ' < map and a detailed explanation |
 ' showing how the decision will affect < ' Canada, and adds that those who .
 ' have followed the arguments Lave -s -< been thoroughly satisfied with Hon. |
 \ Clifford Sifton's preparation and I
 < presentation of the case. <
 < (
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-16
WaIthour and Horses Furnish ed the Best Sport for Large Crowd at the Fair
 Grounds YeSter-
 day Afternoon

Bobby Walthour, champion bicycle racer of the world, yesterday defeated twenty of the running horses of the Seventh cavalry in ten mile race at the open ing of the fair The race was close to the finish and had there been a fast horse
 the lasi ay the result might have The crowd was evidently interested more in this race than any of the other attractions furnished by the fair associa- tion, and from the time Walthour appear ed on the track his every move was watched closely
 Eager Interest.
 While the race was on every one in the grand stand was standing on the benches and anything else high they could find, oranlng their necks so as not to miss any of the riding. During the entire ten miles the crowd was interested, and when Walthour passed the last horse in the stretch he was warmly applaudcd. The race was decidedly the feature of the safterieon.
 Before the relay race was commenced Walthour rode an exbition mile, which he made in 2:02. The track was a little rough for a wheel, and this kept him from making as fast time as he might other wise have done.
 Track Cleared. When the cavalry came on for the relay race the track was cleared of every one and the 5000 people were breathless with interest. The horses got away a little in advance and kept the lead to the , quarter pole, where the first relay was made. This horse ran neck and neck with Walthour to the second relay, where a little ground was gained by the ani- mals. Walthour and the horses see-saw- ed for first place for about three miles, when the champion lost his pace and was thrown nearly quarter of a mile be- l hind. He called for all the speed pos sible and Gussie Lawson, the terrible swede his motor man. opened the lever and let the machine go for all 1t could on the track. Walthour hung on closely and gradually overlook the horses.
 WaIthour and tho Horses.
 Again 1t was first Walthour and then the horses in the lead, and many thought that the animals could win On the first half of the ninth mile the horses again secured a good lead, and if looked bad for the cyclist, but fortunately one of the horses baked several seconds, and Wal thour was able to gain much of the lost ground. The crowd got wildly excited and there was plenty of cheering and ap. plause.
 In the first half of the tenth mile Wal thour and fleet runner came around the upper bend neck and neck, and it was ex- citing to the last degree As Walthour reached the quarter pole for the last quar- ter, the horses had him by about twenty yards, but the last of the relays was late in getting off and the cyclst went to the front Speed was called for in the upper bend and the horses were left behind. It is believed by many that the fair management would do well to get Wal thour for permanent attraction, to race against horses every afternoon during the fair. It is safe to say that fifty per cent of the people at the fair yesterday were there to see the race between animal and man, and that none of them were disap- pointed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-16
SEVEN TRAIN LOADS OF
 DOWIEITES IN BUFFALO

against the use of the public park for missionary work by the Zionists. When pr. Dowie's lieutenants asked for per mission to erect a stand, their request was refused. Dr. Dowie when informed sent them back with a message for the assistant superintendent, stating that he had no intention to violate the law and that he merely wished to hold a short song and prayer service in the park, and incidentally have the meeting photo graphed. MT Perry granted the permit to that extent
 The special trains left for New York this evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-16
Woman Shot By tilted Lover.

Butte Mont, October 15-Mss Helen Kelly, aged 1S was shot and killed in her room today by Albert Beckman, who es- capped Beckman claimed he advanced the girl $500 to buy rousseau, but she changed her mind and would not marry him. Beckman brought suit to recover the money but lost the case. Miss Kelly came here two weeks ago from Ireland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-16

Buffalo. October 14.-seven train loads of John Alexander Dowies restoration host, bound for New York. arrived here today, and after spending a few hours at Mag ara Falls resumed their pilgrimage to New York. Six of the trains carried about POGO zionists and the seventh was the prophets special. Each of the six trains was in charge of forty Zion City guards.
 It has been announced that Dr. Dowie would hold meeting in Prospect Park upon his arrivals at the falls. Several local preachers called upon Assistant Su- perintendent Berry and lodged a protest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-16
TiIIman Makes Statement.

James H. Tillman. after his acquittaI made the following statement to the As sociated Press:
 T feel very grateful at the result of the verdict, but at no time did I appre- bend any serious consequence. I, of course, deeply regret the death of MT Gonzales, but I was forced to do what I did. I have never apprehended a con- viction for I felt that t5td na more than any man would have done under the same circumstances and what I was compelled to do. My position was fully stated in the testimony I gave on the stand
 T did ask for a change of venue, be- cause l was convinced of prejudice in Richland county that I could not get fair and impartial trial in that county. l felt sure that as soon as my case could be presented to an impartial jury I could be vindcated. The verdict has justified the correctness of my judgment. Lexing- ton county was selected by the prosecu- tion. It's people are law-abiding and have long been noted for correctness of their verdicts and have been praised by the press.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-16

waved his hand, saying: "They are not mine."
 This was the first case in which MT Gary had presided as judge, and it was with a sigh of relief that he heard the verdict rendered in a case of such great importance, and one in which so much was required of the one sitting on the bench. With the continuation of the Till man trial the court house was soon de- serted.
 As an indication of the deep interest manifested in this trial locally and abroad, it need only be said that it re- quired some eight or ten telegraph wires to accommodate the newspaper corre- spondents.
 The trial ended just eighteen days from the day the jury was drawn, and court was in session thirteen days out of that time, with the addition of the short time consumed this morning in receiving the report of the jury, and in going through the brief legal formalities closing up a case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-16
Woman's Dead Body Found.

St. Louis, October 15.-The dead body of Mrs. Kate Lauman, aged 56. was found lying in clump of bushes near the road side this evening, at Normandy, a suburb of this city. She had ben shot and rob of this city. She had been shot and rob
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-16
Joy Boy and Walter I. Won Both Races Yesterday in Three Straight Heats
 Without B cling
 Pushed Hard.

In both the races at the fair yesterday afternoon a horse had an easy thing and walked away with the first money in three straight heats.
 In the first race, the 2:5O trot, Joy Boy. owned by E. A. Woodell of Atlanta, had no trouble in opening large patches of day light between the rear of his sulky and the head of the next horse The lit- tie geldihS A ake in the first heat, but In the back stretch the second time around he settled down and passed the rest of the field as if they were standing still. He had equally as easy time in the next two heats, although Lettie Lee got out af- ter him in the third
 The other three horses were about even- ly matched and there were some close finishes for place and show. From the going yesterday Joy Boy easily outclassed the field Annie D. and Grotis were scratched.
 Had Walk-over.
 Walter T. had a walk-over for the sec- ond race His victory was as easy as that of Joy Boy. The big chestnut had the speed to throw away when it was required, and always responded to the call of the driver.
 In the first heat he broke twice and was going badly, but managed to go past Clara B. without trouble the second time around the upper bend.
 Races Today.
 The races today are expected to be some faster than those of yesterday, and they will probably increase in class as the time goes by.
 First race 2:5O trot, purse s4OO, best in , heats:
 Joy Boy CE. A. woodeD ........ 1 Lettie Lee q. Pollard) .......... 3 2 Princess, CT. M. Dyer) .............. 2 1 Rosatine, C1. II. Thurston) ........ 1
 Time of heats: 2:27 1-4; 2:22 1-2; 222 1-4. Time by quarters:
 First heat-36; 1:13; 1:52; 2:27 1-4. 1 Second heat-.36; Hi; 1:46; 2:22 1-2
 Third heat-.36; 1:12; 147; 2:22 1-4.
 Second race, 2:30 pace. purse $40O, besi | three in five heats l Walter T. q. B. White). 1 l Clara B. (Bing & Truitt). )....... 2 Silhouette Q1arlan & Son). ......... 3 Pattie Ledyard (S. L. Burpee)..... "7 Ella P. (W. R. Ewing) )........... 45 llspanita G. IT. Ewal0. Clark CH. c. Trainor) .............. 6 Fell in second half. Time of heats: 117h; 1:17% 1;19. Time of quarters: First heat-:34; :091s | .43: 2:l7ls. Second heat-:33; 1:0S: 1:43 l 217s. Third heat-:36; 1:10; A; 2:19 The Entries.
 The entries for today are: First race, 2:30 trot, purse s4O0. three In five heats-John IT, Lady Pierce. Gratis Bonnie McGregor, Gambrel or Princess. Second race. 2:25 pace, purse s4OO best i three in five heats-Marcus Daly. Plant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-16
Thousands of People Witness Parade and an Immense Crowd Passes Through
 Gates on the
 Opening Day.

The Alabama state fair for 1903 is in progress.
 The gates were opened yesterday morn ing after a military parade through the streets of Birmingham. which was headed by Chief Of Police Wier and pl2..9 Q mounted police, followed by z Q +S Seventh cavalry, U. S. A.
 Thousands of people witnessed the pa rade, and many of them went to the fair grounds after it was over and witnessed the attractions there The chief of these were the exhibition drill by Troop and the race of Bobby Walthour. the worlds champion cyclist, against twenty of the best horses the cavalry could produce.
 The Cavalry.
 At night there was a second exhibition of the cavarly and there were fireworks. Troop was the center of attraction, which brought about 5000 people to the fair grounds last night, and it is a cer- tainty that tns-e was Fsot disappointed person in the crowd.
 To those who have never been around a United States cavalry camp and seen the exhibitions of fancy horseback rid ing that of the troop yesterday morning and last night was nothing short oe marvellous. It was better than the star stunts in a circus in that these are just nfJf that any member of the troop Is capable and ready at any time to do any of the feats which has made this company one of the cracks of the service.
 Bobby Walthour.
 In the same way that the cavalry drew night, Bobby Walthour drew them yes- terday afternoon He drew great crowds of people to the fair and so strong was his drawing ability that the fair asso- citation at once signed him for another race to be run tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Every one of the 5000 people will be an advertising medium for Wal thour today, and he should attract a much larger number tomorrow. The 
 The fair was officially commenced yes- terday morning when the parade marched from down Nineteenth street in front of the city hall at 1O:90 o'clock. and was re- viewed by Mayor Drennen and a number of the most prominent citizens, including several of the members of the board of aldermen After passing through the principal streets the procession headed | for the fair grounds, where the amuse- ments commenced.
 The Parade. 1 The parade consisted of: l Troop D under Captain E. J. McCrossin. l The Seventh Cavalry band.
 Troop c, Seventh Cavalry, U. S. A., under Captain o. w Bell. Memoli's band.
 | Brandon Light artillery. Carriage with Allen J. Krebs. president | of the fair and John w. O'Neill, secre- | tary.
 | Carriages with Mayor Drennen and | members of the board of aldermen
 Troop c will give exhibition drills every afternoon and night during the progress | of the fair.
 No fair ever had such fine music as is now heard here. The full band of the Seventh United States cavalry and Mem offs full band play dsi4y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-16
THE WEATHER.

' Washington, October 15.-Forecast | , for Alabama: Fair in north, rain in .
 , southern portion Friday Saturday | } clearing and cooler. increasing west | : winds. (
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-16
Henry c. Perkins Dies Suddenly.

New York, October 15.-Henry C. Per kins, aged 65 years. a cotton merchant, died suddenly of heart disease today in his office in Wall street Without warn- ing he fell lifeless from his chair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-16
JAS. II. TZLLMAN ZS SACQUITTED
 OF WURDER OFN c. GONZALES|
TEACHER SAYS VERDICT
 IS TRAVESTY ON JUSTICE

Knoxville, Tenn, October 15.-Before the Knoxville Civic Federation tonight President Charles W. Dabney of the Uni Versity of Tennessee said of the verdict in the Tillman case:
 From what have read and heard, the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-16

verdict is travesty on justice. I don't
 say it was murder but 1t was a crime. some influence, which I don't
 say is in every instance money our judges. officers and juries don't enforce the law"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-16
The Entries.

The Entries.
 The entries for today are:
 First race, 2:30 trot purse s400 three in five heats-John T.. Lady Pierce, Gratis, Bonnie McGregor, Gambriel or Princess Second race 2:25 pace purse $4OO, best three in five heats-Marcus Daly. Plant inc, Watt. Hattie Wilkes or Robbie Wilkes, Maxie Blass and Oceola.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-16

Time Of heats: 1:17l5; 1:17A; 119.
 Time of quarters: First heat-:34; 1;O91z, .43; 2171A. Second heat-:33 :0S; 1:43 2:17s4. Third heat-36; 1:10; A; 2:19.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-16

The crowd was evidently interested more in this race than any of the other attractions furnished by the fair associa- tion, and from the time Walthour appear ed on the track his every move was watched closely.
The Jasper news., 1903-05-21
L. N. nanley, Es:$4ssss! hss3 H;sa: s:ss$'' s$s
Harrington Hotel Block, Carthage, Mo-. -,
no Comrades.

To all soldiers and Sailors OF our great
Republio--You and your families and
friends, also AIfcitizens OF the surround.
ing county are urged to meet
with the comrades OF the Grand Army
OF the Republic on the, 30th day Of
May to decorate the graves Of our de-
parted comrades and pay Q lasting tti-
butte to those heroes that .ihe deeds
Of their patriotism may be honored aud
revered and kept green in our memory.
All soldiers will meet at tho hall owe;
Hepdrick's store, al one o'clock P. NJ.
and Form in q procession and march to
then E church where We will meet thoss
that wish TO march 10 the procession 10
tho cemetery whore the memorial SER
vices will be rendered, after which We
will return to tho N. Il. church and list.
en- To an address. Come every ono and
honor Decoration day r
- BY order Of committee.
The Jasper news., 1903-05-21
COLUMN
Conducted by the W. q. T. U.

The influence and example Of . mod
crate drinker was discussed at the home
Of Mrs Ferguson Friday. The ladies
decided he was . dangerous character.
No young man wishes 10 become
druLkard and looks with abhorencs up
on a man who lies IN the cutters or in
alleys or behind some places OF business.
but the ttuukard cohmeneed - y
moasfate dfinker just like tina, young
man In Jasper who told me his mother
kept a bottle in the cupboard and he
could tsgesS - sip whenever he wanted to.
A drupkArd Is nOtA ereation OF few,
dripkA but a steady growth OF the Aleo-
holic appetite and q steady, weakening
Of, the will Pos sE. .Xhs moderate drink, f,
sr seems TO have eoRtrol Of his, Appstits
for . time and sets an example Of safe
ty, which example aud influence Is ono
Of the greatest injury to young men.
He is also generally a social good
hearted man and wants to show frsiDd-
ship by treating every one be meets,
OF all the curses upon the face Of the
earth neIt.to the saloon is the habit Of
treating. Add to think man TO show
frierdship will ask his, brother to "put
that in his mouth To steal away his
bFAins".
This subject was discussed by Mes
DANES Dray, Fesguson, Houck, TillmAn.
Matthews, aud Aesdsmss Cline. Dear.
dorn and Roupe seconded every thing
said. One mother present Who has sons
said she would just ~ sooa have q rot.
,le snake 10 her cupboard ~ bottle Of
Hhiskey. s1,~,. r--g.
A little sentiment Of cost is now 10 be
considered. Tho farmer gets for corn
70 10 so ots. A bushel with drugs
makes four gallons Of .whiskey. The
distiller gets tI6.4o, the revenue q, the
retailer gets 81 per gallon or SIS out Of
busheI Of corn aad the mAn who drink.
il gets drunk. his family IL he has one
gets mistrssted, the court gets crimi
DAI to try; tbs Jail gets m inmate; the
county gets . man TO board. Let you,
imaEinstiop tinish. UP ths last .seons, in
this lsgitimats business OF ons OF th'
greatest patious OF the earth. 90.
..s MAY Sw NC MATTHKws.
The Jasper news., 1903-05-21
oreea cousty Angor. Goats,

A.B. Hulit, tho Angora goat man. is
beginning TO get the people Of this section
interested 10 the raising Of this animA..
MIR. Hulit was ono of the first men who
came to this part Of the country with
the goats and he has kept after 1t ever
since. AboutA month ago Mr.. Hulit
and J.J Gentry OF Texas came here
with one thousand Of the animals and
lodged them 10 the northside Frisco
stock yards. The animals were pastursd
by day on the commons around the
Frisco hospital. Thoy eleaned out the
undergrowth In foe manner and the
people In that locality were glad 70 have
them thero. Mr. Hulit sold out the
goats In . short time and than brought
another consignment. A few days ago
he sold 500 worth Of the goats ut one
sale. He will bring 1000 from Texas
hero in few days and hopes TO sell them
out rapidly.-SpTingieid Leader Demo
oFAt.
The Jasper news., 1903-05-21
RYAN & DAUGHTER
Dewey spsrkIings.

The Dewey neigh bborhood is usually
quiet and peaceful but a warlike spirit
breaks out at long intervals. At this
time Il came from non.fesidebt COM
batants. The ROAD supervisor asked u
person living 2 miles south Of tho Dewey
70 work out his road tax. He became
angry and began to use up bis energy on
the supervisor instead Of on the road, by
kicking him Fortunately for the
supervisor, Who Is much smallss than
his antagonist, he hSd stick in his
hand, with which TO defsnd himself.
The irate man picked up nm AZ and
staft6d after the supervisor with earnest
intention Of using it, judging IRON his
wrathtul eountepance but Was disarrned
ny the others present Tho immediate
results are! The supervisor is very lame,
hardly abie W walk; tho othGr PARTY Has
a,iarseg gash over his eys.' Probable re-
sult:-A prospective lawsuit or two and
some cost for some one. Moral don't
get mad when asked to work the road
but promptly respond aud use up your
surplus energy on improving the road
not 10 trying to demoiisb the uniortun ate
sups ;Fisor. s,- y..s3 t--' -s,.. ..
Mr.. George Wright WAS buried from
his homo Monday after srck uesgos on
~ two days. Rev. Walter Grigg OF
ftarth.u. "a lo.. 10, - ,h. S,,u...l III =.
The Jasper news., 1903-05-21

An ordinance approving s b LswsOns
addition to the city Of Jasper. Missouri.
Be 1t ordained by the Aldermen % the
city Of Jasper, ms follows:
Section 1.-The Plss Of S.sP, .Ls~foPt
edition TO tbs ,sisy 8. y Jssaake - ths,'
County oi Jasper, and state 81 niss0uh,
Is hereby approved, and the lots, streets
and alleys as designated thereon arc
made part Of the said city Of'JAspsr.
7. Section 2--This ordinance shall be in
ioSpe from and atrer -ks pAssese cod
approval.
Approved this 18th day Of May 1908
ss~r~Sevxy,, Gro RHleEsJ
President Of the Board OF Aidcfmsn shd
Acting Mayor.
ArTEsr:J J. h. HALL, City -eierk.eS.
The Jasper news., 1903-05-21
Program.

Seml.monthly W G. T. U. meeting a.
Mr.. A. II. DrAy's home Friday May 20.
Opening services.
Subject The eject that the license
system has on iptsmperAnce. Rev. o.
z. Palmer.
Solo Miss Nina Oiay.
Paper Mrs. Tillman.
RecitAtion-AAris Banks.
Song.
Benedictiou.