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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
SOUTHERN CONVICT SYSTEM SAID TO BE
 RESPONSIBLE FOR CRIME AND LYNCEiINGS
YOUNG MANS EXPOSURES
 CLEAR MURDER MYSTERY

Chicago, October 12.-Earl Ellsworth, aged 24 years, was arrested here today as the result of an alleged confession which detectives obtained by pretending to be his friends.
 Eighteen months ago at Woodstock. III. Benjamin Ellsworth, Barrs father, find- ing his wife in company with Amos An derson. shot and killed both and then, according to Earl, who gave the police the story, the old man committed suicide
 Earl admitted having advised his fa- ther to kill the couple and at the time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
AFTER CATCHING THE MAN
 OHIO MOB IS DISAPPOINTED

Chicago, October 12.--Arthur Warren. a young man living in the suburb of Ber- wyn. twelve miles from the city, had a narrow escape from lynehing tonight and but for the efforts of two police officers. it is possible that he would have been hung to a telegraph pole. Warren was accused of assaulting an eight year old girl.
 Acts of this kind have occurred several times In Berwyn within the last fort night and the crowd that pursued Warren
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
Louisiana Line Incorrect.

Washington. october 12.-The answer and cross bill of the state of Louisiana, in the case of Louisiana vs. the tSate of Mississippi. involving the water boun- dary between the two states, and the control of large oyster beds, was filed today in the United States supreme court bv Attorney General Williams of Mis- sissippi. The answer contends that the line for which Louisiana contends is in- correct It is also asserted that there has never been any confusion over the markings of the boundary line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
Veterans of Foreign Service.

Washington Court House, O.. October l2.-The national convention of the Amer lean Veterans of Foreign Service was held here today. James Romans, of Co., lumbus, o. was elected president. Three hundred and fifty thousand men are eli gibie to membership, and new camps will be organized throughout the United States. A committee was appointed to arrange a mutual benefit plan. The next annual convention will be held at Cin- cinnau.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
MAINE STANDS THE TEST.
BattIeship Returns From Her Trial on
 the Barren Island Course.

Norfolk, Va, October 12.-The battle ship Maine has returned from the Bar ren Island course. where she was given a thorough sea test, one of the prime objects of which was to determine the big ships obedience to her helm She was taken over the course twelve times with a speed trial on each trip. The first trial. going at her maximum speed with en- zines making 12S revolutions and strld- ing her through the water at a rate of 17% knots, she turned about within a circle of 300 yards with her helm twenty degrees over.
 The full sweep of the helm is 8 de- grees and her performance is taken to demonstrate that she can put about with in her length If necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
Rates to Be Discussed.

Washington, October 12.-Half dozen railroad and steamship men, engaged in the New York and southern traffic, met here today to discuss questions of traf- fc rates. Representatives were present from the Ocean Steamship company, Sea- board Air Line, Atlantic Coast Line and the Central Railway of Georgia. The meeting was held behind closed doors. One of those present said the proceedings were not of public interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13

| ter mains which were undermined by the flood. The distress was great and to- night fully 800 persons were still com pelled to seek to shelter and aid in the armory.
 No additional fatalities were reported throughout the day.
 In Passaic the damage Is estimated to be at least equal to that in Paterson
 Many adjacent villages are still under water late today, but with the falling of the waters all danger of a collapse of the great Dundee Dam was declared to be past Traffic was resumed during the day on all the railroad lines entering New York with exception of the local ser vice on the main line of the Erie The milk famine in the city was broken by the arrival of the usual number of milk trains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
Wilson Coming South.

Secretary of Agriculture Wilson is go- ing south to make a personal investiga- tion of the cotton crop for the present year. There have been so many conflict ing reports on the subject from official and unofficial sources that the secretary has concluded he may be able to learn more by personal observation in the cot ton fields than he can from reports sent by those who may have a commercial in terest in the cotton market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13

was highly incensed. He led then chase of about a mile before he was caught, and during the run the excitement of the crowd had increased. When Warren was captured, he was handled very roughly and a proposition to lynch him met with approval. Two police officers, however, managed to get him away from the crowd.
 Warren. who was a badly used up man, required surgical attendance, but was fin- ally placed in cell although the crowd followed him all the way to the station, pressing the officers hard to get at him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13

was arrested as an accessory, but was al- lowed to go. public sentiment generally being in his favor.
 An insurance company, however, being liable for 5000 insurance, which the elder Ellsworth carried decided to investigate further.
 The talk which young Ellsworth had with the detectives and which was over heard by witnesses secreted in an ad- joining room. Is said to have cleared Els worth mother of the charge of faithless- ness, and to have left open to doubt the statement that the senior Ellsworth kill ed himself. It is said there was a con- spiracy to obtain the insurance money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
Snencer,s Train En Route.

Norfolk Va, October 12.-Presdent Spencer of the Southern railway with several officers and directors of the road en route over the system. on an annual tour of inspection, made thorough sur vey of the deep water terminals of the road at this port. and were afterwards rendered a reception in the board of trade rooms by the business bodies of Norfolk, Portsmouth and Berkeley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
Silver Purchased by Government.

Washington. October 12.-The director of the mint today purchased 100000 ounces of silver for account of Philippine coinage at an average of 60 1-16 cents an ounce. This is the highest price yet paid. and the statement is made that no further pur- chases will be made at that figure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
JOSEPH G. CANNON, SPEAKER, Who Is Now at Work Selecting Ways
 and Means Committee.

means committee may go back to the committee. The place properly belongs to him and If the speaker uses his own judgment 1t Is said that MT. Underwood will be selected. At any rate it is thought that he will either go on ways and means or remain on rules. Sereno Payne Will remain chairman of the committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
Telegraph Service Restored.

Panama, Colombia, October 12-The telegraph service has been restored but no news has been received here confirming the reports of a revolutionary plot. It is believed that the fact that the govern ment knew of the plan long before the date fixed for it's execution dooms it to failure. The country seems to be against further warfare.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
Rube WaddeIl Appears.

Chicago. October l2.-"Rube" waddeli. the well known baseball pitcher, has just made his first appearance in Chicago as an actor. "The Stain of Guilt" Is the drama and "Rube' appears in four acts in the role of detective. The audience at the Alhambra theatre gave Waddell an ovation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
Prisoners Caught Under Clay Bank.

Nashville, October 12.-Three men were caught under falling clay bank at the state prison brick yards today, Ed Jen- nings, a negro convict is dying of inju- ries received Clay DeMoss, a guard had both legs broken and Sandy Benton. col ored. a prisoner. was critically injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
Worlds Record Lowered.

London. October 12.-The Hon. c. S. Rolls. officially lowered the worlds auto mobile kilometer record today at the Duke of Portlands private park, using specially built with 10-horse power car. His time was 26 2-5, seconds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
Want Session Ended.

Bogota. Colombia. Thursday, October 8. via Buena Ventura, October 12.-Several representatives insist on the sessions of congress being ended on October 30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
Appeal for subscrintIons.

London, October 12.-The archbishop of Canterbury has issued an appeal urgently representing the necessity for subscrip- tions to the Macedonian relief fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
Creditors Get Dividend.

Washington, october 12.-The comptrol- Ter of the currency today declared div idend in favor of the creditors of the cytv National bank of Fort Worth, Tex, of two and nine-tenths percent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13

mediately convene their courts in any county to try fragrant cases. This pro- vision was inserted with the intent of further suppressing mob law in the state. Only Objectionable Feature.
 The other provision of the bill and the only one to which the Governor objected, creates three additional circuits, the ff- teenth. composed of Autauga, Chiffon, FL more and Montgomery; the sixteenth, composed of Cherokee, DeKalb, Marshall and Jackson, and the seventeenth com posed of Madison and Limestone.
 The bill becomes immediately effective In so far as the fifteenth and seven- teenth circuits are concerned, calling for appointment by the governor of judges and solicitors.
 It was officially announced this after noon that Earle Pettus of Limestone, one of the leading young lawyers of north Alabama, would be named for solicitor of the seventeenth circuit. There is a hard fight on for the judgeship of this cir cult between Paul Speake, James H. Ballentyne and Tancred Betts, all of Huntsville. The office of solicitor of Madi- son county is abolished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
RUSSIAN TROOPS
 HURRY EASTWARD
Large Force of Men Rushing by Train to the Scene of Trouble Russia Claims That Rowing Bands of Chinese Prevent
 Any Evacuation of Manchuria at This Ilme

Noel is an officer of great energy and de- cision It was he who cleared the Turk ish troops out of Crete, because of an in suit to the British flag.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
THE WEATHER.

Washington, October 12-Forecast
 |. for Alabama: Showers late Tuesday
 |. and Wednesday,; cooler Wednesday, |. fresh southeast winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
RECEIVED WITH RlDIcULE.
Lesser's Announcement About Man.
 churla Is Laughed At.

Yokohoma, October 12-The announce ment by M. Lesser, the Russian minister to China, that the Manchurian conven- tion between Russia and China has lapsed, has been received with ridicule.
 Dispatches from Che Foo report that a Russian warship and transport with 800 troops left Port Arthur october 1 for Corea.
 The Russian forces at New Chwang are reported to have been increased. General Kodoma, the Japanese home minister, mas tary staff. The premier will assume den- eral kodomas portfolio.
 The premier and the ministers of war, navy and foreign affairs had simu.ta- neous audience with the emperor today.
 Japan Needs Help.
 Baron von Rosen, the Russian minister, and Baron Komura, the Japanese foreign minister, have not yet had ! co@ferenee. Uaris October 12.-Speaking of the Russo-Japanese situation today M Flor ems, the former foreign minister of France, said:
 ''rhe Japanese must have another power behind her or she will not take the offensive"
 An attache of the foreign office in formed the Associated Press lha. he did not think Russia would draw France into a conflict at present. He added hat the cabinets at St. Petersburg and Paris are in complete accord, and expresses the opinion that the postponement of The Czar's visit to Rome, was nU. due to the attitude of the socialists, but 70 the situation in the far east.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
Russian Officials Not Alarmed.

Washington October 12.-At the Russian embassy the officials are not alarmed over the situation in the far east. The view held here Is that neither Russia nor Japan desire war, though both may be making preparations to that end, aud there is really no question as issue which cannot be settled without recourse to arms provided the negotiating parties are disposed to use diplomacy rather than the sword.
 The embassy has received no advlccs from St. Petersburg for more than two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
No Opposition to Winter.

There is so far no opposition to Judge John G. Winter of Montgomery for the judgeship of the fifteenth circuit, but the contest for solicitor is quite an interest ing one.
 The candidates are Mac A. Smith of Autauga, W. M. Adams of Chiffon, Fl. J. Gillian, F Lloyd Tate and F. M. Hol- ly of Elmore.
 The governor approved five bills today leaving less than a dozen more on his desk for action. The following bills were arnrnved. a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-13
Other Bills Annroved.

IT e6s-Amending article 1. chapter 19, of the Code. Rearranging and increasing the judicial circuits.
 H. 6s4-For relief of w. J. Stallworth. II. 627-Reating to quarantine and pub lie health of Jefferson county.
 H. 5o-Relating to sale of lands of minors.
 $. 4s9-Abollshng office of solicitor, Madison county.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-21
History of the Lance.
From the Chicago News


Abolition of the lance in the British
army has brought out many COM
ments on it's history. Prince Raymond
Montecucoli, one of the most brilliant
military commanders of his day, call
ed the lance the queen of weapons and
also the most ancient. 1t was used by
the Greeks and Romans, and later by
the knights of the middle ages.
Charles VIII of France seems to have
been the first to introduce a regular
lancer regiment into his army. The
corps was abolished by Henry ", ow-
ing to the difficulty of finding men to
serve. SO lancers disappeared from the
French army until the Napoleonic
wars. In the meantime Frederick the
Great, having seen the excellent use
made of the weapon by the Poles, had
armed part of his cavalry with the
lance, and had ultimately formed a
regiment of 'uhlans. After the partition
of Poland in 1907 many Poles entered
the French service, and a body of Pol
ish light horse was formed, which Ma
poleon in 1909 made into a regiment of
lancers. A year later Napoleon formed
a second regiment of lancers out of
part of the royal Dutch guard. This
arming of cavalry with the lance prov
ed so successful that Napoleon created
more lancer regiments and attached
one to each division of cavalry. Eng
land did not make any lancer regi-
ments until after Waterloo.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-21
PARKHURsT ON RACE ISSUE.
He Says Physical Difference Is An
InsurmountabIe Barrier.
. From the Baltimore Sun.

From the Baltimore Sun.
New York, May 1S.-Rev. DIR.
Charles H. Parkhurst, in an interview
here, discussed the negro problem and
the national type of the American of
the future.
''Since my return from the South"
he said, st have been informed that
some of my critics have accused me of
expressing regrets that slavery days
are over. That is not true. have
merely said that most of the ringers
art unfit for the responsibilities of citi-
zenship. l call them 'niggers' because
that is what they call themselves and
because the word has been accepted
among educated people in the South.
l did not go down into the Southland
to win popularity by expressing views
concerning the race problem such as
Southerners approve. On the contrary,
/ told them nothing more than l have
told the members of my own congre-
cation more than once.
''It is a serious problem to see two
races multiplying and gaining in num-
bers and strength side by side in this
great land of ours. 1t is a most sol
emn problem, one that saddens a
thoughtful man when he ponders over
it.
1.-THE 'niggers' will never be assimi-
lated by the nation. They never,
never will contribute, in any part, to-
ward forming the national type of the
Americans of the future. They grow
blacker and blacker every day. Their
color forms a physical barrier which
even time, the great leveler, cannot
sweep away.
Persons who talk of assimilation in
connection with the race problem do
rot understand what they speak of.
Future generations of our race will be
very much as we are. The physical
barrier that separates the blacks from
the whites to-day viii be just as broad
and as high throughout all the CEN
turtles to come.
"It is different when there is only an
intellectual barrier among men. For
instance, l sincerely believe that the
Jews will contribute in no small part
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-21
in the Navy.

ooh. YES; sailors fight fair. You see
us like this: Two men have row.
No use going at one another on board
shin, for they would only be put in
irons. So they wait till they get
chance to go ashore and fight is liked
I'D for them under regular prize-rlng
rules. That is all right If they would
LEI II rest there, but sometimes the
friends of the two men get in an argu-
ment about the fight. Then they drop
all rules and 1t is a general scrap
with fists. catch-as-catch-can, knives
and pistols or any old thing. l got it
twice with knives--once in the Shout
der and once in the side. They pretty
nearly did me once, but l am tough
and pulled through"
"On shipboard was where you first
learned to fight?"
Il learned the rudiments there" said
Sharkey with a grin. You see.
i,Imped my ship in 1892. saw the Cor
bett and Sullivan fight. 1t was the
FIRST genuine prize fights / had ever
seen and / says to myself Say. old
bow you can fight as well as those
fellows And so l just kept 1t in my
mind. came on to New York and
shipped in the United States Navy
here. Then l went on the Philadelphia
10 Honolulu and soon after had my
first fight with Rough Thompson, the
champion of the English navy and
beat him in four rounds. After that
fought nine or ten battles and the
FIRST thing / knew / was a fighter.
The wrestling end Of II Is new to
me. and / like Il, but anyone who
thinks II Is an easy game had better
try Il. A man to be a good wrestler
must have great strength and endur-
ance. He must be patient and full Of
tricks. watching for the least oppor-
tunity 20 spring one. Unless he Is eau
tious he may be caught IN one Of his
own traps. for the very moment he 10
trying 20. put bis opponent on the
shoulders he may be suddenly swung
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-21
CHOKING CkTARRH CURED.
Mr.. CasweII Says "HyOmei Cured
Him." Your Money Back If 1t
Ooes Not Cure You.

Does Not Cure You.
use Hyomei and he cured of ca
tarrh." is what all who have tried it
for that disease say to their friends
q 6. Caswell of North Middleboro
Mass. writes: "Hyomei has relieved
me from choking catarrhal trouble and
cleared my head. 1 am glad to recon-
mend it to my friends"
TT is the easiest thing in the world
10 stop catarrh or a catarrhal cold at
IT'S beginning if you use Hyomei. Just
breathe the health giving balsamic air
for a few minutes and your catarrh
will be cured. In the worst cases of
this disease, chronic or acute, Hyomei
used four or five times a day is all
that is needed to soon effect a cure.
In this city and neighboring towns
there are to-day hundreds who can
testify to the remarkable powers of
Hvonlei to cure catarrh. Many of the
staunchest friends of this remedy to-
DAY began it's use with little hope that
they would be cured, but as knights
Pharmacy Company offered to refund
the money if it did not cure, they de-
cided to try it on that plan, and were
soon restored to health
The fact that in this city knights
Pharmacy Company have refunded
the money for only two outfits out of
the hundreds they have sold is the
strongest proof that can be offered as
to the truth of the statement that Hy-
omei cures catarrh and all troubles of
the throat and lungs.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-21

toward forming the typical future
American. That is because there is no
physical barrier between us. The only
thing that holds US apart is a matter
of religion, which is not insurmount-
able.
Indeed, assimilation was progress
ing very rapidly up to the time of the
recent heavy immigration of Jews to
this country from Russia. OF course,
we may now expect to see the com
plete mixing of Jews with Gentlles re-
tarded for some generations, but it
has not been stopped. In the ages to
come they will all form one undivided
people, one race type"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-21
From the New York Press.

1t must go without saying that the
neatest of men are navy officers. There
is never a speck of dust on board ship,
and white suits may be worn a week
without receiving so much as a weather
stain. Mentioning this to an officer the
other day, I was amused to hear him
reply: Yes, too --- neat. I'd often
give half a years pay for a chance to
knock around in a rainstorm on shore
and get real muddy once again, as
used to do when a boy" Navy men
live to a ripe ago as a rule. They are
between the sun and the deep sea, de-
irving electricity from one and life
giving warmth from the other, and
breathing an air uncontaminated.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-21

over the other fellows head and lost
the bout before he knows what has
happened. .,.
%But for mine-give. me the prize
ring-and say, don't forget that want
just one more chance at .Jeffries. I
am willing to back my proposition up
with cash. I've got a little money, and
l am not like a lot of these windy
fellows that just talk. 1 will come to
the front at the first opportunity, and
don't ask any man or any set of men
to make up purse for me. Just re-
member that l want one more-only
one more-chance at big Jim Jeffries."
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-21
SHARKEY'S BUSY LIFE.
HAS ROAMED WORLD OVER AND
HAS BEEN FRIED AND FROZEN.

Shipwrecked Four Times-Thinks
wrestling Much More Brutal Than
Fighting-TeIls How He Got Into
the Game of the Mat.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-21
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stroke of the hammer the nail WIN
force aside the particles of WOOD INTO
which 1t is being driven, finally max
ing a place for itself, and proving that
the nail and the wood do not occupy
the same place at the same time.
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