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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
WoMAN's DEAD BODY FOUND.
Mysterious Death of New York Widow ,. Will Be Investigated.

New York. December 26-A close inves- tigation Is being made into the death of Mrs. Mary Reimer widow 45 years old who has been found in the backyard of tenement building on West Tenth street where she lived. The woman is said to have had several thousand dollars on de- posit In the bank and carried about with her a bag filled with jewelry. No trace of bank books or valuables can be found.
 Persons in the building heard noise of falling body, but the cause was not dis covered until several hours later, when the woman was found dead in the area way. Her skull was crushed and there were many marks upon the body evidently not caused by falling from the window of her flat. Four lodgers have been detained by the police, but all de- clare Mrs. Reimer was absent when they went to bed and believe she fell from the roof while hunting her pet cat The wo- mans life has been somewhat of a mys- tery. She is known to have had a com fortable income. but ,she never disclosed it's source and had little in common with her neighbors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
DEBTS ARE PAID ID
 HELP CONSCIENCE Unknown Persons Pay City of
 St. Louis $400 RAILROADS RECEIVE S900 Letters Were Evidently Written By
RAILROADS RECEIVE $500
Letters Were Evidently Written By a Woman, But So Far Officials Have Failed to Establish Her lden-
 tity-Unique Case.

St. Louis, December 26.-The troubled persons has resulted in $4OO being received by the city treasurer and $9OO by officials of different railroads during the week. During the fore part of the week City Treasurer Franciscus received the follow ing letter enclosing five $2O bills:
 Herein find s100 currency on account of any old claim or evasion of tax by us There is SS00 more to come to you on this in full to date.
 "SCRUPuLoUS CONSCIENCE"
 The next letter enclosed a similar amount and said there was $200 yet to come. The third said $l0O was yet to come, and the last letter. received today, said the full amount of $40O due had been paid.
 All four letters bore date of December 23. 1903 and apparently had been written by a woman, and Treasurer Franciscus does not know who sent the money. It was placed in the municipal revenue fund. Apparently the same writer sent the let ters received by different railroad of- ficials during the week distributing 800.
 President Joseph Ramsey, Jr., of the Wabash and several other officials of that road received letters. all of which read as follows:
 Herein find $50 currency, in full pay inent of any cid debts of years goneby.
 "SCRUPULOuS CONSCIENCE.'
 Eight of these letters enclosing alto gether $4OO were received by Wabash of- ficials.
 Vice-President c. G. Warner of the Mis- souri Pacific received two letter. one coming today, each of which contained $50 officers of the Burlington road re- ceived six letters enclosing altogether $500.
 Vice-President c. II. Beggs and Treas urer Hamilton of the St. Louis and San Francisco road each received a $50 letter today. All the recipients are at a loss to know why the money was sent or who sent it. It was at first thought that some practical joker had sent spurious bills, but the banks declared the money to be legal tender.
 "Scrupulous Conseience' also sent a let ter containing $l0 bill to D. McAuliffe. a druggist Ito pay any old debts." and quoting the golden rule. Mrs. William Cullns wife of an undertaken, received a letter containing a $1O bill in settlement of "any old debts' which concludes; Pray for your honest friend" It is believed that many other letters from "Serupulous Conscience" have been re- ceiyed in the city during the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
WOMAN COMMITS SUICIDE.
Hazel Davis Shoots Herself In Breast
 and Dies at the Hospital.

Hazel Davis, an unfortunate. committed suicide yesterday afternoon by shooting herself with q small pistol She shot herself in her room at 2415 Third avenue, and lived several hours. She died about o'clock this morning at St Vincent's hospital, where she had been carried in Lige Loy's ambulance, The remains have been carried to his undertaking establishment.
 The woman gave no reason for her act. The bullet entered her left breast just above the heart and came out under her left shoulder several inches lower than tn place 1t entered. She suffered great agony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
let San Francisco.

San Frahcisco, December 26-Kenil- worth won the six and a half furlong race, the feature of the card at Ingleside today. It was lucky victory, as Gold Money, who was beaten half a length, was knocked to the fence at the start and thrown out of the race. 1t was her first start here and she was plunged on. Wonderly, rider of San Nicholas, was re- sponsible for crowding the lilly and he was suspended for a week, except for his stable. Five favorites met with defeat.
 Albemarle and Bee Rosewater fell in the fifth race. Foley, rider of Albemarle. sustained a broken collar bone. The weather was clear and the track fast.
 First race, futurity course. selling-Ro- maine, S7 QIildebrand), to l. won; Lady Bimbo, 97 (Anderson), 12 to l, second; Hellas 102 CBeD, to 1, third. Time Ill
 Second race, six furlongs-Dr, Powell, 105 (BelD, to 1, won; Caseine. l19 (Burns), to 2, second; Oteo Stiefel, 112 (Boland), 10 to 1, third. Time. 1:15. Third race. mile and seventy yards, selling-El Oriente. 1Of (Burns), ? to 1, won; Lunar. 1O4 (Mertin). 3 to l. second; 1llowaho 1l2 q. Daly), to l, third. Time, 1:47.
 Fourth race. seven and one-half fur longs. handicap-Kenilworth 12l CBurns), to 3, won; Gold Money, 1OS 0. Martini, to l, second San Nicholas, 119 (Wonder- ly) to 1, third. Time, :31.
 Fifth race, futurity course, selling Cardwelton. 100 (Otis), 5 to l. won; Oro- viva, 100 (Anderson), to 1, second; Puss- n-Boots, 102 QHildebrand), 30 to 1, third. Time, 112iS.
 Sixth race, one mile, purse-Our Bessie, 109 (Burnsl, 4 to l. won Namtor 115 CWonderly) Il to 5, second; Young Pepper 92 QIidebrand), s to l, third. Time, 1 :45 1-5
 Entries for Today.
 First race, futurity course. selling Wistara, 97; Prude Wood Rosebud, loo; Rinaldo, Liver Garian, D. Rushman, Se- cret, Cardwelton. Optimo, 100; Shark, 1O5; Amoruna. 106.
 Second race, six furlongs, selling-Ethel Abbott, Flea, 112 Telephone, The Cure, Standard, Anirad. Slmy. 102; Play Ball, 1o5 The Mighty, 112.
 Third race, futurity course. selling Mary Dunn, S2; Enervescence. 90; Fort Wayne, 100; Puredale 102; Quiet, Elfn King 1O4; l Do Go. 1O4; Louis Wagner, TOT; Matt Hogan, Aunt Polly, Laurenz, Yellowstone. 112.
 Fourth race, mile. selling-Dugmartin Plant 97: Brissue, Postmaster, G. w. Ira horn Expedent, I. O. U Position Mer- wan Burdock, 102; El Chihuahua, 105; 1llowaho, 110
 Fifth race. seven furlongs. seling-S- lent Water. S3; Avenger, 91; Emshee, Dr. Bissell, 100; Somenose 101; Jane Holly, 102. Pierce J.. Macgyle, Mildred Schultz, Bill Nassie, Diderot, 105 Redwald. Com stellator, 10S.
 Sixth race, mile and seventy yards. sell ing-Lacy Crawford. sS; Jockey Club, 99; St. Ilcho, 101; Cougar 110; Forest King. Ill; Mehanus, 11s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
NEWSPAPER MAN ILL.
Lucien Julian Walker in a Serious Con
 ditson at St. Vincent's Hospital.

newspaper man. is lying at St Vincent's s hospital in a very serious condition. and the physicians have doubts of his recov- cry. An attack of pneumonia is feared
 He has been at the hospital for the past three days, and his condition last night was lower than before. A change for the better or worse is expected today. A number of friends have called to inquire about him, and he is receiving every at tention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
TOLD MOTHER GOODBYE.
We'll Dressed Young Man Commits Sui
 eide in Chattanooga.

Chattanooga, Tenn, December 26.-A well-dressed young man, apparently about 21 years of age, supposed to be Albert Dunn, committed suicide at the Lookout house this afternoon by taking morphine.
 He left a letter to his mother, Mrs Maggie Dunn, telling her that she would never hear from him again. The letter also alluded to young lady. The man is supposed to have come here from Nashville, though nothing further is known of him than the address to his mother and the signature "A. B."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
How Russia Watches ToIstoI.

The official attitude of the Russian government toward Tolstoi is Illustrated in the experience of Lombroso, the crim- inologist, while visiting in Moscow re- gently. Lombroso, being desirous of pay ing his respects to the distinguished nov elist and reformer, telegraphed from Moscow to Tolstoi. asking for an ap- pointment. Scarcely, however, had the message been taken from the room in the hotel where he was staying than
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Slate.
From Puck.

From Puck
 The citizen handed the coal man ten dollar bill
 That means a clean slate" said the coal man, condescendingly
 The citizen smiled a wan smile
 Good, The last slate you sent up was pretty dirty" he said with something like animation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Florida Mob RepuIsed.

Barlow, Fla, December 26.-Thirty- five armed men Thursday night at tempted to secure Henry Berry, a ne- gro, confined in jail here, charged with the shooting of Col. and Mrs. John Beatty last Thursday. The men de- manded that Sheriff Tillis turn the prisoner over to them, but that officer refused their request, threatening to fire on the mob. Henry has been car ried to Tampa for safe keeping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Eclipsed.

From the Chicago News.
 We can excel you in everything" boasted the American.
 T don't think you can," responded the Englishman.
 How about our get-rieh-euiek con cerns? Have you any to equal them?'
 Sure! How about our noblemen that marry American girls?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
InsuruentIemen,

From the Philadelphia Press.
 Mir Plane-"You don't hear much now adays about the Filipino insurgents"
 Mrs Plane nee Kulcher of Boston, Gracious William, will you never learn to avoid that barbarous word 'gents?' You mean gentlemen of course"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
atural E ducation.

From the Chicago News.
 Wife readng) )-"Here's an account of a man who was shot by a burglar, but his life was saved by the bullet striking a button on his coat"
 Husband-"IIe was a lucky bachelor"
 Wife-"How do you know he was a bachelor?"
 Husband Didn't you say the button was on his coat?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Motherhood Up to Date.

From Town Topics
 Think of a woman with her social responsibilities having a child!'
 "Disgraceful But they say she is fond of it."
 That's the strange part. She is almost like a mother to 1t"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Going Back.

From Town Topics.
 Cora-Kiping must be very difficult writer to initiate.
 Merritt-It would seem so, my dear; of late he doesn't appear to be able to imi- tate himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
How She Enjoyed 1t.

From the Philadelphia Press,
 Miss Sharpe-"She was telling me how she enjoyed her dance with you last night"
 Mr. Klumsay-"Well the only one we had she insisted upon sitting out"
 Miss Sharpe-"Yes, that's what she told me-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Typhoid Fever Record.

Butler, Pa, December 26.-Three deaths and two new cases from the typhoid fever epidemic is the record for the day. The total number of deaths from the disease has now reached so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Valuable Knowledge.

From the Detroit Free Press.
 For clearness read Macaulay, and for logic read Bacon," said Mrs. Bondclip- per, who is literary.
 And for valuable information read Bradstreets," added Mir Bondclipper who Is not literary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
BIG BEN SCORES
 AN EASY VICTORY
Captures the New Orleans
 Handicap Worth S1290
WAS NEVER IN TROUBLE
Captain Arnold Was Coming Fast at the Close and This Forced Rob- bins to Make Show of
 Riding.

New Orleans, December 2G-Bg Ben, favorite at even money scored easily in the New Orleans handicap, worth $1290 to the winner today The favorite went to the front at once and was never in trouble, though Robbins made d show of riding him at the end, when Captain Ar mold was coming fast Josette and Noun tebank were the only beaten favorites. The former finished with a nose in front so the spectators thought But when other numbers went up, there was a howl of dissatisfaction. Weather cold, track lumpy and heavy.
 First race. mile-Begone 1o5 Davisson), B to 20, won Class Leader. 1O5 qIelger- son), to l, second; Russellton, III NMin- der) 12 to 1. third Time, 1:46.
 Second race, 2-year-olds, six furlongs- Harmakis 1lO PieratD, Il to 10, won; Tower, 112 Fuller), to 1. second; Chan ley, lO9 (B. Bhclo, 20 to 1, third. Time 1:1G 3-5
 Third race. five furlongs-Tioea, 1O5 RomanellD, F to l, won; Josette, 105 (Da- Visson), Il to 10, second, Eva Russell, l05 Cochran, to ?, third. Time, 1:02 2-5
 Fourth race New Orleans handicap seven furlongs-Big Ben. 116 (RobbiHs), even won; Captain Arnold, 104 QIelger- son), 10 to 1, second; Ascension, 105 (W Fisher, 10 to 1. third. Time, 1:253A.
 Fifth race. mile. handeap-Bondage, 106 (Hslgerson). to D. won Footlight's Favoi1te. 92 (W. Hennessy), to l, sec ond; Montebank, 9i CW. FsheO, to 5 third. Time, A 1-5.
 Sixth race, mile-Floyd K, no Fuller), ? to 5 won Malay, III G4indsey), 15 to 1, second; Pompino, III (CrawforD, 10 to 1, third. Time, :43 4-5.
 Entries for Today
 First race, four and one-half furlongs, purse-Bessie Kirby, Quick Step, Equity, Second Sight, Rachael Ward, Coral Leaf, Komombo, Sextette, Echinate, Tribune, 104; Torassachs Docle, 1OS.
 Second race, mle purse-Noweta, Sa- bot, 90; Rankin Floyd K, 93; Mint Bed, Henry of Franstamar, Potente, Barbara Freitschie Major Mansr 30; Boaster, Loclet 102; Tribes Hill, 107
 Third race, mile, purse-Colina George, Tower, Ryevale, Establish, 97; St. Jolly, Louis Kraft Scotch Thistle, Dickens, 100; Pinky B, 104; Town Moor 1O5; Mildred L, Short Cake, 109.
 Fourth race, seven-eights of a mile, andicap-*Dutiful, 93; FMontebank, 9i; Elsie l., 9S; Annie Max, 100; Cardinal Wolsey 1O5; Dan McKenna, 10S; Ethics, 109. *-Schoor entry.
 Fifth race. seven flirlongs, selling Irene Mae. 96; love, Mamselle, 99 Ponca, Fleetful, 101; Decoration, 102; John Coul- ter Sarah Maxim, 1O5 Peeper, 109
 Sixth race. seven furlongs, purse-Our Nugget, 97; Bounding, 10O Autumn Leaves, Circus Girl Felix Bard Ethel Wheat, Lampoon 1O2; Bon Mot, 105; Hands Across Ivernia. Charley Thomp- son, Sadduccee 107
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Will! Not Let Him Alone.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer
 They won't let Grover Cleveland alone, although they know that when he puts his foot down it stays put. There are still people who think he may be Presi- dent again, and State Senator Opie of Virginia denounces him as "a political Judas Iscariot '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Olympia Goes to cartaaena.

Colon, December 26.-The United States cruiser Olympia sailed for Car taGena last night, and the cruiser At lanta left for the same destination this morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Real Thing.
From the Chicago News.

From the Chicago News.
 Wife-Who was that gentleman you just bowed to?
 Husband-Why, that was Spooner, the famous composer
 Wife-Composer?
 Husband-Yes, he manufactures a fa- nous brand of soothing sirup.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

Charles L. King files suit In the cir cult court against the Semet-Solyay com pany asking for damages to the amount of $500 The suit sets forth that the plaintiff owned some land along Village creek and that the defendant caused the stream to become polluted. This it s claimed by the plaintiff caused his family to become i'll. as well as damaged his land.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

Ed Brown sues the Dimmiek Pipe com pany for $1OO0O as damages for alleged personal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
l >ECORD OF COURTS.

All of the county courts have adjourned until Monday on account of the holidays
 In the city court R. Blumberg files suit against B. D. Blackman for S464.5O on an alleged contract
 Marshall Scales files suit against the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany, asking for damages to the amount of s1o,0OO for alleged personal injuries sus- tained through the negligence of the de- fendant's employe. The accident occurred at Bessemer.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-03-27

lie coroner's investigations in the
Burdick murder case at Buffalo are
showing some very surprising condi-
lions, Mrs. Burdick, wife Of the
murdered man, was placed on the
stand and the questions that were
applied to her with regard to her
associations with Arthur Pennell,
showed that she was infatuated with
the man whom it is supposed shot
her husband. Letters were read in
court that were written by Pennell to
Mrs. Burdick, and the terms of en-
dearment which were applied and
the appointments for meetings in
secret places made it plain of the
guilt that was prevalent between
them. 1t was understood that Pen.
nell and Mrs. Burd.ck were to secure
divorces and then marry.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-03-27

Again is Mrs. Florence Maybrick
brought before the public. 1t is an
nounced from London that the Ameri-
can woman is to be released from,
sentence by an English court, which
was for life. She was convicted of
numbering her husband many years
ago. Efforts have been made many
times to secure her release. but they
have all proved futile. She will be
released from prison in 1904. 1tIs
said that the English courts decided
to release Mrs. Maybrick upon adj
vices and influence from this country
that she might be present to defend
her interestsin a prominent land case
in Kentucky, West Virginia and Vir-
ginia. She has been in the English
prison since 1889.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-03-27
THE OLD MILL STREAM
Daaiel ssaiiys asad- His Company Pro
sented tine Play Admirably
and Twas Satisfactory.

For two hours Wednesday evening d
good sized audience listened to the
production OF The Old Mill
Stream" as given by Daniel Sully
and his very capable company OF
playefs. There is that sentiment in
the play which appeals most
Tho .oughly to the sympathetic side Of
ones nature. and it was SO true to
life as to bring wildly to mind scenes
similar in ones existence.
Daniel Snlly in the character Of
Robert Ryan, the Irish miller. was
a whole host in himself, and it was
just as II Ryan himself stood on the
stage and uttered the words of Suliy.
His part was of a dry, quaint
character, with a high touch I'll
nature. One moment by the patheir
recital of some incident he moved
the audience to tears, and then in
the next the eyes were dried by
laughter. MI. Snlly's support was
most excellent. Miss Augusta True
was a delight in the part of Margaret
Ryan, daughter OF Uncle Bob, and
Immediately won the'sympathy of the
audience by her comely appearance
and her faithful portrayal of her
character. Miss Leslie Lyle played
the part of the dashing college girl
and Miss Helen Young gave a good
representation OF the fiery spirit Of
the mountain girl, who won her point
and her lover. though all were against
her. VIM +. Koaman, as Gus Shul-
tus, the German farmer, shared the
honors of the evening with Dan.
Snlly. Els was the qnaintest Of
Dutch characters we ever saw, and
the way he mixed up the Queens
English never failed to bring the
laugh. The exceedingly hearty good
natured smile which always o~'erspread
the %countenance of G. O. Wallace, in
the character of DR.. Rufus Winnie,
was infectious with the audience.
He did the part to perfection.
harold LaCosta as Sam WILDER, the
impetuous young farmer lover, and.
Robt. Blaylock as Abe Shultus. the
young attorney, we've both excellent,
and John T. Powers found a way in
which to produce his share of the
amusement.
1t was a most excellent entertain
ment and the public is indebted to
Manager Gottschalk for sending as.
good an attraction to Mitchell.
While the crowd was not large
enough to encourage Mi. Gottschalk
in sending such good companies we
hope he will keep it up and the
will doubtlessly increase as
the merits Of the shows become better
known. AIT
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-03-27
SCALP HUM0URS
Itching, ScaIy and CIusted
With Loss Of Hair
Speedily Cured BY Guticura
Soap and Ointment
When Every Other Remedy and
Physicians Fail.

Warm shampoos with Cuticura Soap
and light dressings Of Cuticura, the
great skin cure, at once stop falling
hair, remove crlsts, scales and dandruff;,
soothe irritated, itching surfaces, des-
troy hair parasites, stimulate the hair
follicles, loosen the scalp skin, supply
the roots with energy and nourish-
ment, and make the hair grow upon a
sweet, wholesome, healthy scalp when
all else fails.
Millions Of the worlds best people
use Cuticura Soap, assisted by Cuticura
Ointment, the great skin cure, for pre-
serving, purifying and Identifying the
skin, for cleansing the scalp Of crusts,
scales and dandruff, and the stopping
Of falling hair, for softening, whiten-
ing and soothing red, rough and sore
hands, for baby rashes, itchings and
chafings, in the form Of baths for an
noying %irritations and inflammations,
or too free or offensive pe%rspiration, In
the formof washes for Lucrative weak
nesses, and many antiseptic purposes
which readily suggest themselves to
women, as well as for all the purposes
of the toilet, bath and nursery. Cuti-
cura Soap combines in one soar at one
price the best skin and complexion
soap and the best toilet, bath and baby
soap in the world.
Complete treatment for every hui
mour, consisting of Cllticura Soap, to
cleanse the skin, Cuticura Ointment, to
heal the skin, and Cuticura Pills, to
cool the blood, may now be had for
one dollar. A single set is often sufii-
Gent to cure the most torturing, disfig-
uring, itching, burning and scaly hui
mouls. ecZemas, rashes and irritations,
from inf;ancyto age, when all else FIJI, .
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-03-27
SCOTT & BOVINE,
Chemists,
400 Pearl ST.. N. Y.
soc. and 81; all druggists.

There is an immense amount Of
artesian we'll drilling going on in
many parts Of the state this spring,
more, 1t seems, than for a good
many years. The improved machin-
cry makes it possible to complete a
well in much less time than ever
before. a case is noted out at Mil
Ter, where a well 1910 feet deep was
completed in four days and four
nights. The time was when it took
four months to complete a well as
deep as that. It Is a grand good
thing to keep up this artesian we'll
drilling.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-03-27
Hoods ~JarsdpdriHa
and Pills

Eradicate it, positively and absolute
ly. This statement is based on the
thousands Of permanent cures these
medicines have wrought.
my daughter had s%crofula, with eleven
sores on her neck and about herears. Hoods
S~arsaparilla was highly recommended and
she 0 1t and was cured. She is now In
good health" MRS. J.. 81. JONES, Parker
City, Ind.
HOODS SarsapariIia promises to
cure and keeps the promise.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-03-27

In Anticipation OF the presidents
visit to the west a good deal Of trou-
BILE is being raised between rival
towns. The most notable is at ST.
Paul and Minneapolis. There is
quite a rivalry existing as to which
town shall entertain the president
the longest. It is hoped that the
matter will be adjusted amicably
between the twins. We are glad to
lave the president with US, if only
for a half hour.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-03-27
Poor Country for seorchera.

The Monaco authorities are making
q ! c bag out of alleged automobile
scorchers in their Kingdom" There
are no half m~easures-the cars are
stopped, the occupants rushed OFF to
the Commissaire of Police, who, after
nearing the charge, briefly remarks.
One thousand francs" and the money
has to be paid before the victims are
set free. Six cases of this kind in one
day occurred at Monte Carlo recently.