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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23
BRIGGS STAYED
 TO END OF BOUT
YOUNG coRBETT WAS GIVEN THE DECISION OVER BOSTON BOY IN FIGHT BEFORE TAMMANY CcUB. SLOW EXHIBITION.

Boston, July 2.-Whlle Young Corbett, champion featherweight of the world. got the decision over Jimmy Briggs in their ten round bout tonight, before the Tammany Club. the Boston boy gained considerable prestige by staying the limit.
 It was the second time the two had met and each time Briggs managed to stay with the champion the full length of the bout. An agreement to break even was costly to Corbett, who does his greatest execution when fastened to his opponent. Briggs used excellent ring judgment and kept away from corbetts swings. or tucked when he was pulled in close. As a consequence Corbett fail ed to land any damaging blows and Briggs was fresh at the finish.
 corbetts poor condition was evident as he refused to set fast pace. Briggs grew more confident as the fight pro- gressed and went at the champion with swings to the body. but was content to let the champion do the worrying. For five rounds the bout was slow. Corbett simply stabbing his left, trying to get near enough to reach over his right, but he never got chance as Briggs was ready to back away or duck under the powerful blows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23
DYNAMITE EXPLODED.
One Man Probably Killed and consid.
 erable Damage Done.

Little Rock, Ark, July 22.-A special to the Gazette from not Springs says.
 A large quantity of dynamite acci- dentally exploded this afternoon on a lot in the heart of the city, throwing enormous stones in every direction. James Conway, a laborer on a build- ing being erected at the scene of the explosion, was probably fatally injured by mass of stone thrown upon him by the explosion. Several large bould- CTS were thrown through windows Into the rotunda of the Arlington hotel and both the hotel and the adjoining bath house were considerably damaged. Many persons were on the streets at the time, and though literally show cred with fragments f stones, no in- juries have been reported other than of the workman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23
FIRE DESTROYS HORSES
 AND BARNS OF MADDEN

Lexington, Ky. July 22.-A conhagra- tion today destroyed s15O,OOO worth Of horses and about s2Oo,ooO worth of prop erty at the Hamburg stud farm of John b. Madden. The first intlmaton of the disaster came to Manager Hiram Steele while in bed. He heard crash and was suddenly raised two feet off his bed and thrown to the floor. He attributed this to the seven telephone wires running into his room making connection with the springs of his bed Steele, barefooted and half clad, rushed from the cottage. The big barn was on fire in dozen places. He rushed towards the barn arouslng the help.
 There were over fifty horses in the barn, which had sixty stalls and was the finest structure ever butt for horses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23

In Kentucky Steele is of the opinion that Mirthful was shocked by lightning. as when he reached the horses stall with the colored groom and Night Watch man Donley. the famous stallion, an un- usually quiet one, was a perfect demon. He fought the groom, Steele and Donley with heels and teeth. The efforts put forth to save Mirthful cost John E. Madden five other horses, and John A. Drake, the Chicago turfman, one colt, as all the others could have been saved had the great sire not been in the barn. The full list of the horses destroyed fol- lows:
 Imp. Mirthful, Scalper. b. C., by Quick Time-Soubrette; Clarke, b. g., years, by Imp. Mirthful-Pride of Montrose; Imp. B. F., 1 year. by hIdewicl-Poca- hontas bay gelding, years, by Imp. Star Ruby; bay colt, years owned by John A. Drake; bay colt. years, by Imp. Benstrome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23
POPE LEO'S BODY VOW LIES
 LN BASLLICA AT ST. PETERS
PREPARING
 FOR THE GREAT CONCLAVE

allowed to hold communication of any kind with the outside world.
 In 1878 Cardinal Hohenlohe was permit ted to have his meals sent from Rome, through which medium, 1t Is said, he ad- vsed Crispi. the minister of the interior of Italy and Bismarck about the proceed ines of the conclave. It has been de- elded that the cells for each cardinal in the conclave shall be chosen by lot. Prep arations for the conelave have already be- gun In the Sstine chapel. where the bal loting will occur
 It Is said that an agreement has been reached between the ecclesiastical and governmental authorities to have the Ital- ian troops enter St. Peters should any disturbance occur during the three days Leo will lie in state in the chapel of the sacrament.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23

Rome, July 22.-At this mornings session of the congregation when Cardinal oreglia asked if the conelave would be held in Rome it is reported that only Cardinals Martinelli and steinhuber objected on the ground of possible influence of the Italian government.
 Cardinal oreglia, who at the time of the death of Plus K had favored pro- posal to hold the conclave outside of Italy. today declared that interference by the Italian government was impossible, and the proposal to hold the conclave at Rome was carried unanimously The congregation decided that all who par ticipated in the conclave should not be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23
CAN'T UNDERSTAND
 CHINESE POLICY
UNITED STATES DOES NOT SEE WHY THE cELESTIALS DO NOT OPEN MANcHuRIAN PORTS AS WAS AGREED.

Washington, July 22.-Inasmuch as the Chinese government recently expressed its willingness to yield to the desires of the United States for open ports in Man churia officials here are at loss to un- derstand the communication sent by Prince Ching to Minister Conger refus- ing this concession. They have received no advices on the subject.
 Washington officials continue in their belief that the situation will be ultimate ly clarified and the efforts of the United States must be rewarded In some quar- ters the objections urged to the opening of ports in Prince Ching's communication are regarded as a mere diplomatic quib- ble designed perhaps to placate Russia.
 No matter what fresh obstacle may in- tervene our government, firm in the con- viction that the principle of the open door in China should be enjoyed by all nations, will continue to exert its in- fuence In that direction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23
Briaantine Run Down.

Eastbourne, England July 22.-The British steamer Middleham Castle, Captain Lloyd, which sailed from Ant werp for Galveston recently, ran down the Swedish brigantine Svithiod at 2:30 o'clock this morning, thirteen miles southeast of Owners Lightship. Six of the Svithiod's crew were drowned and three were landed here The Middleham Castle has since passed the Isle of Wight, bound for Galveston. The damage she sustained was only trihing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23
TORNADO VISITS PATERSON.
One Man Is Killed and at Least HaIf
 Dozen Injured.

Paterson. N. J., July 22.-A terrific tor nado visited this city today. During the blow, which lasted about three minutes, one man was killed and at least half a dozen injured. One house was blown down. more than a score of buildings were unroofed and havoc was done to trees fences, signs and awnings.
 Half a dozen men were at work pack Ing up a house. When the tornado struck this building it collapsed. Joseph Van Dam was buried under the wreck age and instantly killed. Four other men were caught but were dug out alive, though unconscious. Two other men were injured in other parts of the city. At St. Joseph's hospital, the patients were thrown into a panic. Big trees in the grounds around the hospital were blown down, the windows were smashed and the awnings carried off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23
Coal Men Reach Agreement.

Pittsburg. Kan. July 22.-The sub-com- mIttee of the conference of coal miners and operators tonight reached an agree ment on the scale for the Cherokee dis trict, which includes Crawford and Chero- kee counties and Vernon and Bates coun- ties flu Missouri. Seventy-two cents ton will be paid in this district during the en- suing year. An increase of 121k cents will be paid for entry yardage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23
Editor Is Fined $10o0.

Jefferson City, Mo, July 22.-The su- preme court today refused to set aside the contempt order to J. M Sheppard. editor of the standard-Herald of warrens- burg, Mo, because of criticisms of the Su- preme court in the Oglesby case. shep- pard was fined $500 which was paid on subscriptions by the citizens of Warrens- burg. Editor Cundiff, of the Sedalia Cap itol. who copied the editorial. apologized to the court and was fined s1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23
BOTH SOUGHT DEATH.
Man and Wife Tried Twice to Commit
 Suicide With Laudanum.

New York, July 22-Gerald Jordan, a promoter, who gives his age as AZ, and his wife Laura, 20 years younger, made two attempts at suicide last night and today.
 Mrs. Jordan says that they came to an agreement to kill themselves last night and swallowed laudanum. The poison did not take full effect, and at noon the couple drank more of 1t. Mrs. Jordan apparently relented after the second dose and called a doctor from the ground floor, who summoned an ambulance, Mrs. Jordan recovered rapidly. The man was slower in re- spending to treatment. It is thought that both will be well enough to be arraigned in the police court tomor- row.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23
NORTHERN MOB IS
 CHASING SHERTPFS
WANT TO LYNCH JOE SCOTT, A NEGRO, WHO ASSAULTED MISS OLSEN AT WATSON, MIN.

Glencoe, Minn., July 22.-It was reported by telephone tonight that mob was after Sheriffs Mckenzie and Hartley, who start ed today from Glencoe to take Joe Scott a negro who assaulted Miss Helen Olsen, to Watson, the scene of his crime. The officers believed that the feeling against Scott had subsided sufficiently to warrant his return to Watson.
 At Minnesota Falls small crowd was awaiting the train which carried the off, cers, and the sheriffs were advised that they would not be able to get their pris- oner to Montevldeo. With drawn re- volyers the officers left the train, faced the mob forced their way to a buggy and started full gallop for Glencoe.
 Minnesota Falls is seventy miles from Glencoe, and this evening the sheriffs were reported to have passed Bird Island with the mob in close pursuit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23

wrung from builders and contractors un- der threat Counsel made the open asser ton that one builder in Brooklyn had been forced to pay the union men $10,000. Questions were put by the defendants counsel to make it appear that counsel was in possession of information, that, in the last year over s2o0.o0O had been paid to unions in this city by bosses and em- ployers for fines assessments and expen- ses."
 At one time in the course of his ques- tioning defendants counsel asked wit ness If 1t was not true that one builder in New York had raid $1J,o01 tD settle some difficulty with a union.
 The witness, who was union man, an swered that he would not tell if he knew.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23
CONTRACTOR FORCED TO
 PAY THE UNION $lO,OOO

New York. July 22.-Before Judge New burg in general session today the taking Of testimony began In the trial of Lawrence Murphy, former treasurer of the Journey men Stone Cutters association for grand larceny in the theft of all the funds Of
 The Evening Post says:
 Tt developed in the trial of the former treasurer of the Journeymen and Stone Cutters association for grand larceny to- day that his counsel will put in the de- fense the funds he is charged with steal ing were not legitimate dues and fines of the organization, but extortion money
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23

canon of St. Peters. solemly sprinlSled holy water over Leo's body and pro- nounced absolution. As 1t was borne across the threshold the cathedral choir still singing, took the lead of the now lengthy procession. The intense silence which pre- vailed was broken only by the chanting which echoed and re-echoed from the huge dome and deserted aisles of the chapels as the body was borne down the nave to the chapel of the sacrament. There candles burned brightly In this chapelle ardente the body was reverently stretched behind the gates and two members of the noble guard took up position on either side of the bier. The procession then reformed and returned to the vatican, leaving the body of Leo XIII. in the greatest church in the world, alone. except for the faith full guards and penitentaries. whose pray CTS could be heard In the immediate vicln- ity of the chapel of the sacrament. Throughout the remainder of the vast baslica silence reigned.
 The body of the dead pope rests tonight on the high catafalque with his slippered feet protruding through the gates to be kissed by the faithful when they will be admitted to the chapel tomorrow and the following days.
 Pope's Will Not Vet Read.
 Rome, July 22.-The will of the late pope Is still unopened, as proved by the fact that his apartment is sealed. Oth- erwise the objects there would have been distributed in accordance with n- structions left by him. Leo's intimates gay. however, they know the testament begins with advice about religion and morals and that it declares his firm in- .ention to leave all he possessed to the church. Those bequests include presents which appear to be personal property on the ground that no one could claim anything he had during his life, as he had generously provided for those bound to him by ties of blood and affection. The report published In the United States on the authority of the Rome Tribuna to the effect that the will had been opened by Cardinal Oreglia and that 1t showed that the pope had left pri- vate fortune of s150o0.000 was premature and retracted in a later edition of the Tribuna itself.
 Couldn't Find the Key.
 Rome, July 22.-While the body of the pope was being carried into St. Peter's this evening the private ceremony of de- posting the urn containing his viscera in the Church of St. Vincent and Anastasius was taking place.
 A curious hitch occurred when the solemn procession arrived at the door of the special depository in the crypt. The key was not to be found. The attendants hunted high and low and were finally obliged to break down the door. The de- pository had not been opened since 1s46. as, contrary to custom, the viscera of Plus K is at St. Peter's. The rector of the Church of St. Vincent and Anastasius will ask that the viscera of Plus TX be transferred to his church also in order to make the sequence complete.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23

mitted through the apostolic delegate. Monsignor Falconio. at Washington, was as follows:
 Cardinal Rampolla Vatican, Rome, Italy.
 The Knights of Columbus of the United States and of Canada tender their heartfelt sympathy for the severe loss the Catholic church has sustained in the death of the great pontiff. Leo XIII. (Signed) "EDWARD L. LEARN,
 Supreme Knight notice has been sent to every grand knight of the order expressing the de- sire of the board of directors that every member of the Knights of Columbus shall wear on the lapel of his coat for the space of thirty days a small bow of pur- pie ribbon, as a symbol of sorrow for the death of the pope
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23

ago fortified his home, Whitehall, and entered a life of seclusion that ended only a few weeks ago when the courts appointed a committee to take charge of him and his effects. He was found des- perately i'll and has had every care since. His children. long estranged by reason of his eccentricities, were again able to be with him and were at the bedside when death came. The surviving child ren are Brutus J. Clay prominent in na- tional politics of Richmond; Miss Luara Clay, Lexington; Mrs. Daney Crenshaw, Richmond; Mrs. Mary Barr Clay and Mrs. James.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23
Erenehmen Entertained.

London, July 22.-The members of the international arbitration group of the French chamber of deputies, head ed by Baron D'Estournelles, who ar rived yesterday, were entertained at a dinner tonight at the house of com mons, under the chairmanship of Sir William Houldsworth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23
GEN. CASSIUS M. CLAY
 DIES AT THE AGE OF 93

Lexington, Ky. July 22.-Gen. Cas- sius Marcellus Clay ambassador to Rus sla under President Lincoln. noted aboli- tionist and author, died at his home, Whitehall in Madison county, at 9:1O o'clock tonight Death was due to gen eraI exhaustion.
 General Clay was born October 10. 1910, in Madison county. He led q stirring lie, which begun to tell on him in late years. He believed conspiracy to assassinate him had been formed, and some years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23
Austrian Sale of Woola.

London, July 22.-The fourth of the 1903 wool auction sales closed today. During the series 156,000 bales were catalogued, of which o0,000 were taken by the home trade, 53,000 by the con tinent and 5000 by America. Fine qualities were firm today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23
Inducing Emigration.

San Juan, P. R.. July 22.-The agents of the company claiming s4,00000O capital in concessions from Mexico Tor colonizing the coast of Yucatan are successfully engaged at Mayaguez and in the vicinity. inducing Porto Rican families to emigrate. The newspapers of this island oppose tho plan, claiming that better times are coming for Porto Rico
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23
Want Quarantine Raised.

Washington. July 22.-The depart ment of agriculture is endeavoring to have the British government raise it's quarantine against livestock from the New England states. Secretary Wilson feels that the danger in shipments of stock from these states Is over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23
Got News From America.

Paris, July 22.-The Figaro this morn ing calls attention to the fact that the English press received It's first rfws of the death of the pope by way of New York through the Associated Press.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23
MESSAGE OF COINCIDENCE.
Knights of Columbus Send cabIegram
 to the Vatican.

New Haven, Conn. July 22.-By order of the board of directors of the Knights has been sent to the vatican palace in Rn--~ rha message. which was trans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23
WEATHER FORECAST.

For Alabama: Fair in south. show CTS and not so warm in north por- ton Thursday. Showers and cooler Friday; light variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23

From the Sistine chapel the procession vound around the loggia immortalized by Raphael encircled the court of San Da- naso and descended the private staircase, still chanting into the basilica.
 The moment the flaring torches. which still led the cortege, entered St. Peters, he choir which was waiting there com nenced to sing in sorrowful cadence 'Li- ,era me domino" Signor Carcan. thA
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-11
FIRST STEP TAKEN TO ORGANIZE
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

the responsibilities of putting out team
on the stock which it is the purpose
OF the association to subscribe. and
VIII make no one liable for more than
ne has subscribed, and in the event
season proves unsuccessful. finan-
cially, no one will be the loser.
Chairman Mcintyre further stated
mat as he understood it the only thing
to be done at the initial meeting was
10 appoint a committee to solicit stock
ana feel the public sentiment in re-
gard to the organization of an asso-
cation The stock is to be valued at
81 per share, and 500 shares are to be
subscribed.
On motion of Mr. Max Neuberger
the chairman was empowered to name
a committee which should select a cam
wasting committee. Later Mr.. Cor
don Saussy moved that the original
motion be withdrawn and a motion
empowering the chair to appoint
committee to commence the work i'm
mediately, this committee to consist
OF not less than ten men. and as many
more as the chairman saw fit to APP
point. This motion was passed and the
following committee was appointed:
Messrs. Gordon Saussy, Fred Bern
hardt, R. Michaels, Nose Smith, Max
Neuberger NJ. Ed. Wilson, William
baltimore, Nathan Coleman, Athur
We'll and Goode NJ. Query. The MEM
bers of this committee will be provided
with subscription blanks to-day and
will call on the business men and
others interested in outdoor sports.
The work of soliciting subscriptions
will be continued until next Thursday
night when the committee will report
and then the plans for the permanent
organization will be perfected, the
charter prepared and all of the de-
tails incident to an organization per-
fected. Mr.. Mcintyre will be chairman
of this committee.
The football team for the coming sea-
son will be put on the field at an early
date as possible, and the perfection
of the permanent organization will in
no way retard the arrangements for
schedule of games for this fall All
candidates for places on the team will
commence practice on the 18th, and it
is believed that the strongest eleven
that Savannah has yet put out will be
developed.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-11
FLIGHT STAKES WAS WON
BY THE FAVORITE
But in First Race at Sheepshead Ostrich Fifty
to One Came in Winner.

New York, Sept 10.-The Flight
stakes at seven furlopgs, the feature
of the card at Sheepshead Bay to-day,
was won by the favorite, Leonora Lor-
ing, in the fast time of 1:25 is, with
Young Henry second. Leonora Loring
went to the front at fiag-fall and made
all the pace and won drifting by a
length from Young Henry. Summaries:
First Race-Selling, last five and a
half furlongs of futurity course. Os-
trich, so to /, won, with Eagle, to 1,
second, and Rob Roy, to 1, third
Time 1908.
to 8, won, with Moharib, IS to 5, Sec
ond, and Race King, to l, third. Time
1:5S 2-5.
Third Race-Handicap, six furlongs
on main track Abdell, to l, won, with
Turquoise Blue. to 1, second, and
Luxembourg, Is to l, third. Time
113 2-5.
Fourth Race-The Flight, seven fur
longs of futurity course. Leonora Lor-
Ing, 4 to 5, won, with Young Henry, 8
to l, second, and Shot Gun, to 1, third.
Time 1:25 is.
Fifth Race-Handicap, mile and a
quarter. Carbuncle, to 1, won, with
Lord Badge Is to 5, second, and Gold
Bell, 10 to /, third. Time 2O7 As.
Sixth Race-Selling, mile and six
teenth on turf. Conundrum, Is to 5,
won, with Ernest Parham, to 2, sec
ono and Tribes Hill, to 1, third. Time
149
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-11

OUR BICYCLE REPAIRING IS ALI.
right, and stands the test; a trial on
your next repairs would please us;
prices will be right Walter f. Hig-
gins, President Drayton.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-11
Taken With Cramps.

VIM. Kirmse, member of the
bridge gang working near Littleport
was taken suddenly i'll Thursday night
with cramps and kind of cholera.
His case was so severe that he had to
have the members af the crew wait
upon him and Mr.. Clifford was called
and consulted. He told them he had a
medicine in the form of Chamberlains
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
that he thought would help him out
and accordingly several doses were
administered with the result that the
fellow was able to be around next day
The incident speaks quite highly of
Mr.. Gifford's medicines.-Elkader
Iowa, Argus.
This remedy never fails. Keep it in
your home. it may save life. For sale
by all Druggists.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-11

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The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-11
standing of the Clubs.

men, to 5, won with Miss Mollie, Z
to /, second, and Shaitan, 60 to l, third.
Time 1:04 2-5.
Second Race-Six furlongs. Muressa,
8 to 5, won, with Albermarle. to |,
second, and Rag Tag, 8 to 2, third.
Time 1:1S 3-5.
Third Race-Sapling Stakes, four
furlongs Don Domo, II to 10, won,
with Copperfeld, 6 to l, second, and
Touchstone, to /, third. Time 1850 S-6.
Fourth Race-One and one-eight
miles. Fonsoluca, eevn, won, with
Ancke, 8 to 2, second, and Louisville,
9 to 2, third. Time POI So.
Fifth Race-One mile. Hindus to
5, won, with The Don, to l, second,
and Lady Jocelyn, II to 5, third. Time
1:4S 2-5.
Sixth Race-Mile and a half. Little
Elkin, to 5, won, with Learoyd, rs to
/, second, and Moor, to l, third. Time
2:4S 2-5.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-11

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