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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-05-02
OF the Aetna Life Insurance Company

OF the Aetna Life Insurance Company
Of Hartfor, onn, for the year ending
December 81, 1902:
Capital, paid up ... s 10000 90
Assets -. ...... 60, 401 PA o.
Liza bilites, exclusive of
capital and net sur
Plus -. ..... ...... 579O2,G77 6S
Income.
Premiums ....... -. S,404,466 II
Other sources ... 4412.33333 80
Total income 1902 ..... 12,S16. 500 90
Expenditures
Paid policy holders 80. 5,677.9SO 81
Dividends ...... :. $4,000 90
Other expenditures 49,. 1855. 700 20
Total eXpendtrs. 1902 -. 92OS6S9 50
Neva'a Business.
Number of risks written 10
Amount Of risks written $4,000 o.
Premiums received. $3.50. 724 05
Losses paid none
Losses incurred mono
Number Of policies in
force Dec. 81. 1902 %
Amount Of said policies 50 977 90
E. H. Lestock Gregory,
Gen. Agent.
San Francisco. Cal.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-05-02
Official Count Of State Funds.
STATE OF NEVADA,
County Of Ormsbv, s, 8,


w. G. Douglass, Secretary of STATE
md James G. Sweeney. Attorney
General, being duly sworn, severally
say they are members of the Board
of Examiners of the State of Nevada;
that on the 18th day Of April. 1903.
they, (after having ascertained fror.
the books Of the State Controller tie
amount of money which should be in
the Treasury made an official eXami-
nation and count of the money AMI
vouchers for money in the State Trn-
asury of eNvada and found the sane
correct as follows.
Coin :11G.G37 81
Paid Coin vouch-
ers not returned
to Controller 32354 81
Total 20S,992 10
State School Fund Securities.
Irredeamable Nevada
State School
bond 100000 90
Nevada State
bonds 240,1 100 90
United States
bonds 100000 90
Mass. State per
cent bonds 900 90
w. G.. Douglass,
Jas G. Sweeney
Subscribed and sworn to before m;
this 2Sth day of April, A. D., 1903
]. DOane,
Notary Public, Ormsby County New
SEAL
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-05-02
NEW DECORATIONS

COwing. the painter. has new dec
oIatiye scheme that Is attractive to
house holders. 1t is known as cove
ceilings. 1t is applied to any room
ceilings. Inspection is Invited Also
anew and attractive Inc of anvil paper
only the very latest OF this years
styles. Prices and estimates on appli-
cation.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-05-02

w. P. Stewart. the reliable piano
and organ tuner and repal:ar is rec
ewing orders at Stein'1eIz Drug
Store for few days on'y BARGAINS
III Steinway & Son : and Wasson &
and easy terms. 5 G hin: 1T once #
Hamlin upright p.s.nos. Low rices
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-05-02

IN the matter Of the estate of Jacob
We5er' deceased, Notice &c credi-
tors
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-05-02
WOOD FOR SALE.

Split pine wood, cordwod length,
sold in quantity to suit patrons. Has
at Carson Exchange. If
never been f1umed For price enquire
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-05-02
Notice..


Notice is hereby sven that the
Board of Examiners NJ the State of
Nevada, at a regular monthly meeting
Of said Board held Oh the Sd day of
February, A. D., 1903, adopted the fol
lowing resolutions:
Resolved That all persons having
claims against the State of Nevada
be required to present the same on
CT before the first tuesday Of each
month, and il not presented at such
time, the same will not be acted up.
en- until the third Tuesday Of said
month.
Attest:
George \. Noel, Clerl: of
Board
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-11
FIGHTERS BEGIN
 TO USE HOT AIR
JEFFRIES' TRAINER SAYS THE CHAMPION WILL MAKE SHORT WORK OF coRBETT, WHILE
 SUNNY JIM DON'T BELIEVE IT.

San Francisco, Cal, August 10.-The latest news from Harbin Springs is to the effect that champion Jeffries now weighs close to 23O pounds. but does not appear to be fieshy. Trainer Delaney is confident that the mill with Corbett will be comparatively short one.
 "The champion" he said today, "does not intend to permit the bout to drag along to an endless length. Jeffries will fight with such strength and speed that he will early bring Corbett down to his level in the question of agility. When he once gets him there the battle can be considered as over"
 When this statement was repeated to Corbett the latter said:
 "So Jeffries expects to make the fight a short one does he?" He inquired.
 Well, I hope he tries to, for if he does he will find me on hand. He will not have to chase me either. for l have invented a short arm defense which believe is an engima to him. l am a much stronger puncher now that have ever been and firmly believe l will be able to put force enough in my blows to knock Jeffries down and put him out"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-11
WAS A QUESTION OF COURTESY,
Attorney for Gaynor ard Green Ex-
 plains Decision of Prlvy Council.

Quebec, August 10.-T. Lechereau, who went to England to represent Gaynor and Green. the fugtlves from the United States before the privy council has re- turned to Quebec. MT. Lecherau tonight said:
 ''When l set out for England, I was under the impression that the notice of motion before the privy council for leave to appeal the judgment of MT. Justice Caron was private cause, but when reached London l learned that the ques- tion had been made an International oney The English counsel associated with me at once realized that the privy council out of courtesy to the United States could not do otherwise than grant the requests for leave to appeal.
 When Sir Edward Clark. in behalf of the attorney general of the United States, made his motion for leave to appeal. MT Asquith -t pod up in the court and in- formed the privy council that while we did not admit the statements set forth Gaynor and Green had no objections whatever to the leave of appeal being granted. but on the contrary, welcomed 1t, as they desired final judgment on the case that would close 1t forever as far as the British courts were concerned. The leave requested was then granted with out any comment whatever being made by any one of the presiding judges and all the dispatches to the contrary sent out to this country and published in the press simply were fabricauons."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-11
HAD NO LYNcHINe.
Three Negroes Have Close Call From
 Mountaineers.

Nashville, Tenn. August 10.-By a nar- row margin a triple lynching was avert ed in Winchester, Tenn this afternoon. The. intended victims were Henry Judge, Joe Delp and John Evans, and tonight, after a close call, they have found securi- ty in the Davidson county jail here, where they were brought by Sheriff Jim Stewart of Franklin county.
 The men are charged with the murder, near Winchester, of aged simon Booker and his wife and the cremating of the latter's remains in the Booker home, which was set on fire by the murderers. The crime was committed on Tuesday last and feeling among the mountaineers of that section has steadily grown.
 Friday the last of the suspects was arrested and when this became known, preparations for a lynching began To- day a well-organized mob of four hun dred men came into town and proceeded to the jail. The sheriff had been ap- praised of their approach and hurriedly left with his prisoners, reaching the rail- way station by a circutous route By the time the mob discovered their absence they were well on the way to Nashville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-11
GEN. BLACK WILL BE
 COMMANDER 6. A. R.
]. T. STEWART SAYS NO OTHER CANDIDATE HAS A CHANGE. GENERAL MILES COULD NOT BE ELECTED.

Kansas City, Mo- August 10.-J. T. Stewart, present commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, who passed through Kansas City today on the way to the grand encampment, said to reporter:
 "Gen. John c. Black of Chicago will be the next commander in chief I don't think that any other candidate can win against General Black The majority of the larger departments in the country have instructed for General Black and he will be elected"
 'Will there be any recognition of Gen eral Miles in the convention; any resolu- tions or anything of that kind?' was asked.
 q cannot say as to that" said General Stewart. .'The retirement of General Miles has been so recent that any senti- ment created at the time or following his retirement has hardly developed yet. It may be that there will be action taken in San Francisco that would express the appreciation of the boys Of 51 for the services rendered by a comrade in that war, especially a comrade who has since commanded the army of the United States, but as I said before, I have no knowledge that General Miles is a candi- date for commander in chief but l am sure that he cannot be elected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-11
PLANTS WILL BE
 STARTED AT ONCE
SOUTHERN GAR AND FOUNDRY co. AFFAIRS BEING GOT IN sHAPE-REcEivERs ARE AL THoRIzED TO RESUME WORK.

Thomas A. Gnespie, the New Jersey receiver of the southern Car. and Foundry company, is in Birmingham.
 While MT. Gillespie is a resident of New Jersey he is largely interested in New York and Pennsylvania iron manufactur- ing companies.
 When seen yesterday ne was with Col. T. G. Bush, the other receiver. He had nothing to say as to the immediate out come of the difficulties of the car com pany, but in a general way. he spoke hope fully.
 Last night the following Associated Press dispatch was received by The Age Herald:
 Chattanooga, Tenn, August. 11.-A set tlement has been. effected in the suit in- volving the affairs of the Southern Car and Foundry company, as result of which all the different plants belonging to the company which have been idle since the original receiyership suit was filed in New Jersey, will be started fup at once.
 In the Federal court this afternoon all the creditors of the company submitted an agreement giving Judge Clark juris- dietion over the plants some of which are in Tennessee. and others in Alabama, and authorizing him to name receivers. Judge Clark thereupon appointed T. G. Bush of Birmingham, Ala. and Thomas A. Giles pie of New Jersey, joint receivers for the company, and authorized them to start all the plants in operation and pay off the creditors.
 It is stated that the company, under this settlement will be able to pay all creditors In full.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-11
ARGUMENT BEGINS
 IN THE LETT CASE
JUDGE LAFFERTY SAYS cAPlTEE PUNISHMENT DOES NOT CON- FORM TO CHRISTIAN CONDUCT AND SENTIMENT.

Cynthia, Ky. August 10-The thirteenth day of the trial of Curtis Jett and Thom- as White, for the assassination of J. B. Marcum, was opened by an argument by the defense by Judge w. T. Lafferty. He spoke in a strong and forceful way for his side of the case. He devoted much time to the testimony of Ewen the chief witness for the prosecution.
 Judge Lafferty, in conclusion con- demned capital punishment as not con forming to Christian conduct and senti- ment.
 He was followed by Thomas Marcum of Indian Territory, brother of the man who was murdered. He answered Lafferty s argument against capital punishment by quotations from the Bible and proceeded to make an address to the Jury of thrill Ing interest.
 Marcum spoke for three-quarters of an hour until the dinner hour, when court was adjourned. MT. Marcum resumed at :30 and at 3 p. m. finished.
 Capt. Ben. B. Golden followed Marcum Golden was merciess to Ewen, the main witness for the prosecution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-11
BAGGAGE MEN CAN
 DELIVER PAPERS
NEWSPAPERS GAN BE SENT IN
 OPEN PACKAGES ON TRAINS WHICH CARRY NO MAIL CLERK. A GREAT CONVENIENCE.

Washington, D. C., August 10-Postmas- ter General Payne has decided to make the experiment of employing maggage men on trains which are not provided with mail clerks to take charge of and deliver and open newspaper mail This decision has been reached after much consideration and in response to a petition filed by many of the leading newspaper publishers of the country, who. asked the postofhce department to provide facilities for distributing open bundles of papers along the lines from trains which carry only closed pouches.
 There are large number of such trains and as the department is not represented by an employe on them, the postmaster general declined to assume responsibility for papers not enclosed in the pouches. Second Assistant Postmaster General Shallenberger then suggested the expe- dient of employing the baggage men to take charge of the mall in such cases and the suggestion was adopted. The plan contemplates that the baggage mas ters shall be sworn in as postofhce en- ployes and that they shall deliver the papers to those to whom they are address ed at points along the line from the car doors, this saving much time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-11
A Dream Study of Italy.

Bernard G. Richards in the Reader.
 They are a most musical race-the Ital- fans are; and they supply the world with some of the finest singers at the highest rates payable. As is seen by their grand operas, whenever anything serious hap pens among the Italiants they sing about 1t to each other. A man tells his troubles to his grandmother in a beautiful mel ody, accompanied by a large orchestra. This Is the way much of the conversa- tion Is replaced A soldier comes back from the war. He finds that his sweet heart has, during his absence, married another man So they sing duet to- gether.
 One of the centers of Italy Is Rome It is called the Eternal City, and was built for Hall Caine for the purpose of his novel. Rome is the seat of the vatican, which contains the pope and other treas ures of art and antiquity. It must be a beautiful sight to behold the brigands in their picturesque costumes as they are camping about the vatican, where they pitch their tents and lie in wait for the pilgrims to the Holy City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-11
CECIL STICKS TO
 HIS FIRST STORY
WITNESS IN THE CALEB POWERS CASE SAYS HE GOT TIRED OF DoDGINe AROUND THE CoUN- TRY UNDER ASSUMED NAME.

Georgetown. Ky, August 1o.-Frank Cecil. the Bell county witness, who gave strong testimony against Caleb Powers be- fore adjournment of court Saturday after noon. was called on the opening of court this morning for cross-examination, He held close to his story on direct examina- ton and said the reason he surrendered was that he grew tired of -dodging about over the country to avoid arrest and of raising his child under an assumed namA.
 The defense had Cecil Identify letter written by him in April 1900 in which he said that the members of the mountain army went to Frankfort only to petition the legislature to repeal the Goebel law and drop the contest The commonwealth brought out that this letter was written at the dlctation of J. B. Matthews, Powers detective, and that the witness refused after writing 1t to swear to It's truth as re- quested by Matthews He also told of James Bagley, then secretary to Godfrey Hunter. minister to Guatemala. asking him if he would not like to go to Guate- mala, and of County Judge Rice of Bell, offering the money for nim to go
 At the afternoon session twelve wit nesses were put on the stand. all of them old ones, who have testified at former trials. They testified as to the bad char acter of the members of the mountain army and gave proof of the presence of Jim Howard in the legislature building at the time of the shooting. All of the tele- grams sent and received by Powers and Finley for organizing the body of noun tain men were also identified and read to the iury
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-11
HIGH WINDS IN PORTO RICO.
People of the Island Are Alarmed Over
 the Prospects.

San Juan, P. R., August 10.-The people of the Island are alarmed over the high southeast winds, which are blowing. Hur- ricane signals have been set by the order of the weather bureau. Barbadoes reports that a hurricane is headed northwest.
 There were heavy rains along the north coast of Porto Rico last night, but the barometer Is now rising and 1t is hoped that the danger is passed.
 Kingstonf Jamaica, August 10.--The tail of hurricane moving over the Antilles struck the eastern end of the island of damage to the banana properties of the United Fruit and the Jamaica Fruit com panies. The full extent of the injury is unknown. The hurricane appears to be moving northward in the direction of Cuba
 Fort de France, Martinique, August D. The island of Martinique was swept by a hurricane of great violence last night It's duration was ten hours and it was par ticulariy severe during two hours nt Fort de France, where it caused much destruc- ton. Hundreds of houses were unroofed and several sailing vessels were badly damaged. No fatalities, however, have been reported. The streets are encountered with debris from the tiled roofs and the roads are impossible on account of fallen trees. which were literally torn up by tho roots Several towns on the island suffer ed considerably, principally Trinito, St. Marie, Carbet, St. Joseph and Francois. The storm moved in a northwesterly direc- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-11
WITNESS GETS A PARDON.
President Has to Llberate a Prisoner
 to Use Ills Evidence.

Washington, Augusty 10.-The Pres ldent has granted a pardon to William Polls of Texas, whose testimony is said to be esential in a murder trial pending in Texas in which James Follis, a ne- phew of the pardoned man is the ac- cused.
 William Follis is said to be the only one who established the identity of the body of the dead man, an old and well to do farmer, and ferry tender in Hem derson Texas, named McDonald, but as he served a term in the Detroit House of Detention some years ago, after convic- ton in a federal court in Texas for counterfeiting, his testimony was incom- petent under the laws of the state until he was nardoned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-11

Baton Rouge La.. August 10.-In dis oussing the letter of President Roosevelt to Governor Durbin of Indiana. Governor Heard said:
 T think the remedy for lynch law is prompt and speedy trial. The law should be relieved of its teehnicalities by which criminals are enabled to get long and repeated delays. Every lynching weak ems respect for the law. and when men persist in this form of redress they lose all respect for the law. and this in itself superinduces and invites other crimes. agree thoroughly with the President in his statement that the cornerstone of the republic. as of all free governments, is respect for and obedience to the law. Whenever the law Is permitted to be de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-11
WRECK IN FRANCE CAUSES
 THE DEATH OF 82 PERSONS

Paris. August 11.-A catastrophe occur red last evening on the Metropolitan Electric railway, which runs mostly un- der ground. in which scores of persons are believed to have lost their lives. Up to o'clock this morning S2 bodies have been recovered and the search continues. One of the trains broke down at Menil- montant station, which is in a poor and popnlous quarter of Paris. This train was promptly emptied and the train which followed was ordered to push 1t to the repairing sheds. On the way there the two trains caught fire but the em- ployes succeeded in escaping While crowded train reached Les Charones, the preceding station and the officials see- ing smoke pouring out of the tunnel. gave the alarmJ A panic ensued, the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-11
Postal Receipts an Index.

From the Cleveland Leader.
 There are a few tests of general com mercial and industrial activity which are as accurate as the business of the post offices. The patronage of the postoffice department comes from all classes. It is not limited to any one industry or interest. Postoffice charges do not change like rail- road rates. The volume of traffic Is meas ured by the money received. In bad times many economies affect the postoffices di- rectly. and others indirectly. A rapid in- crease in postoffice receipts tells plain story of prosperity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-11
SOU. RY. TRAIN WRECKED.
Fast Mail Deliberately Thrown From
 Track in North Carolina.

Charlotte, N. C., August 10-The fast mail, south-bound on the Southern rail- way, was wrecked near Gastonia late tonight, resulting in serious injury to Engineer Block and his negro fireman, also to Postal Clerks Burchheld and Sharpe The locomotive and all the cars, excepting the last two pullmans, were de- railed or wrecked, but 1t is asserted no passengers were hurt. A number of prom inent people from the north and south were among the the passengers.
 Telephone messages from Gastonia indi- cate that the train was deliberately wrecked. The switch has been turned and the red light that it always presents after being turned, had been extinguish- ed.
 A large amount of mall matter is under the wreck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-11
MANY ARE HERE FOR
 BIG TOURNAMENT
ANNUAL SHOOT OF BIRMINGHAM GUN CLUB COMMENCES THIS MORNING AT COUNTRY CLUB. WILL BE A SUCCESS.

The annual shoot of the Birmingham Gun club will commence this morning at g o'clock and continue through tomorrow afternoon.
 A number of the best shots in the coun- try are in the city in attendance on the shoot. and 1t promises to be the best that the club has ever given. Besides the professionals who represent the various powder and gun companies there are number of amateurs from all parts of the south.
 In all 1t is probable there are 100 men here to take part in the sport Prepara- tions for lunch on the grounds have been made, and the shoot will last until dark tonight The grounds adjoin the Country club. and 1t is thought that many visitors will go out this afternoon to watch the shoot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-11
GOVERNOR HEARD THINKS
 ROOSEVELT ABOUT RIGHT

fled or evaded. in the words of the Presi- dent, it weakens the bonds of our civil- ization and increases the chances of It's overthrow The Presidents letter Is a strong and timely one, and l agree with much of what he says. But there is one point on which he Is clearly mistaken and on which l strongly dissent from his view He seems to think that the pun ishment meted out to negroes for certain nameless crimes are punishments espe- elally aimed at them by reason of their color Ills misconeeption arises, doubt less. from the fact that this crime is -lifn- ited almost exclusively to the colored race. The punishment knows no distine- ton of color. White men rarely commit this crime but when they do, the record shows that 1t matters little in what sec tion 1t occurs. the same punishment usn- ally follows"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-11
BILL HAS SECOND READING.
Irish Land Bill Win Probably Pass In
 House of Lords.

London, August 1o.-The report on the amendments to the Irish land bill were read in the house of lords tonight. and the bill probably will be passed to a third reading tomorrow. John E. Redmond, na- tionalist, said to a representative of the Associated Press tonight:
 "The Irish land bill may now be regard ed as past all danger. We may look upon it as an accomplished fact. If it works as it is confidently hoped it will, there is no question that 1t will effect a revolution in the condition of Ireland. I feel quite sure that the national movement Is now on the high road to complete success
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-11
WILL SHIP GRAIN.
Santa Fe Road VIII Relieve Pressure
 at Kansas City.

Kansas City, Mo-, August 10.-The AtchisoA, Topeka and Santa Fe Rail- way ssGnpany, today announced that it will throw the facilities of It's system open to the transportation of grain to and through Kansas City thus afford ing relief to the grain men who have been unable to ship their grain. The Santa Fe will deliver cars to the Bur lington, Wabash, Missouri Pacific and Kansas City Southern railroads, the re- cent order against these roads having been rescinded. The decision to deliver cars to these lines is conditional on the prompt return of cars which they have received from the Santa Fe.