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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-07

lieve. from the evidence beyond a reasonable
doubt that William H. Haynes was MEM
ber OF the State Senate Of the Forty first Gen.
eiai Assembly Of the State Of Missouri. and
that during the month of January. 1901 he
introduced In said Senate a certain BILL known
ana designated as Senate Bill No. 40. the OBJ
1ect and purpose Of which said bill was to
amend Section 2es6. OF Article S. of Chapter Is.
OF the Revised Statutes of 1899 Of Missouri. so
n e bs ot .I,t IRON said section the word aun m
William p LRhthnlder ad a sectoh member anS 'ha Of
The House of Kspressn,atiSes Sas of said General
he enf In 'hs nsd aonse o. s
known and designated AZ House Bill No. Ss
section OF Of xhsh Ah,ae said Of s chsp
ter 10. OF the Revised Statutes OF 1893 of Mis-
word alum in the sixth @ line fneu thereof. s an i
shst ,hs.s 5s dsfendant Frank Harris then
ens an9 81 q :nf sad
prior 70 the iindinE Of the Indictment in this
accept and yeseiye an oifer or promise from
said Frank H. Farrls the 's sum na Of one thousand
Farris did then and there feiS I niously s and cor:
sssIns. s:iS .spof.5pF P said aoa.s H and
from sad n.es t2 said and th.
said one thousand dollars. did then and there
wiltully. feloniously and corruptv agree, to
cast his official vote in said SENATE against
Sy said sena.. then YOU viii ii and the % defend.
ant guilty and assess his punishment at i'm
prisonment In the Penitentiary for a term of
not less than two years nor more than seven
years
MAY CONVICT ON
ACCOMPLICES TESTIMONY
The court instructs the jury that they NAV
convict the defendant on the uncorroborated
testimony OF an accomplice alone. II they be-
lieve the statements given by said accomplce
in proof TO establish the guilt m % Of the % derendant
beyond reasonable DOUBT: but the jury are
piice in crime. when not corroborated by some
person or persons not implicated In the crime.
matters connecting the defendant with the com:
mission of the crime charged against him and
ought to be mn, Teceiyed With Great Caution BY
the jury and they ought to pc fully satisfied
The law presumes the defendant to be inno-
has been overcome by evidence which estab-
fishes his guilt to your satisfaction beyond a
nis saiis rests Win the the State Du'a@H o. p'''
II. howev.I this presumption has been over
ant established to a moral certainty and be-
yond reasonable doubt. your duty is to con-
II YOU have reasonable doubt OF the de-
fendants guilt. you should acquit. but doubt
ought to be a Substantial doubt touching the
s o s n out OF n
not mere possibility, of his Innocence.
the e % hs
is fact in the case which you should con-
in the s% quilt g. sbss
one whose character is good is le,s likely to
Dsmms crime n i than an w9.r
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-07

At the request of the Tennessee Worlds
Fair Commission, September 1. 1904. has
been set aside as Tennessee Day" at the
Exposition. Colonel Culp. secretary of the
Ceremonies Committee, says the Tennes-
seeans contemplate carrying out an elabo-
rate programme of entertainment on that
day. 1t will include speechmaking. mill
tary demonstration and a banquet in the
evening.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-07
SPORTING.

Emperor Williams schooner yacht
Meteor will take part next year in the
transoceanic race for which the Emperor
will offer cup.
The new Bulgarian Premier obtained
hearing In the lower house of the Diet by
sharply rebuking those who sought by
noise to prevent him from speaking.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-07
E,RErGN

An American ship runs the blockade at
Puerto Plata. Santo Domingo in spite of
the threats Of the Government. Rebels
receive the duties OH the goods landed.
Chief Of Detectives Desmond of st.
Louis. now at the City of Mexico, declares
he is now sure that he will return with
kratz
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-07
WASHINGTON

United States Ambassador Porter at
-sris reports good progress with the pro-
i.osec treaty with France covering bribery
extradition The United States hope to
procure the return of Ellis Wainwright.
wanted in st. Louis on the charge of
bribery
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-07
INSTRUCTIONS OF. THE COURT.

Judge Graves Declares Jury May
Convict ON AccomDlice's Tesfimony.
Judge Graves instructed the jury as fol-
lows: 80 4.
The court instructs the Jury that II you be-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-07

For those tired feet, wear Doctor Reed
Cushion Shoes. g. H. Boehmer Shoe Co.,
40 North Broadway.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-07
nong the amounts authorized were:
nferencea Asked Anfharixs
!, CURE a CoLD m ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money II II fails 10 cure.
E. W. Groves signatur Is on each box. sc.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-07
JEFFRIEs PICKS FLAWS
IN THE ENTRY BOOK.

Assistant Attorney General Jeffries fol-
lowed with review OF the case. He took
up Doctor Pennington's evidence and the
entry book and seemed to score distinct
point for the State. He displayed the eff
fects to the jury and then read the ac-
counts The first entries were references
to H. Smith and to visit to him In 1887.
Another entry referred to C. Schaefer and
was also dated 1897. Then came two en-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20

ence to a cisim made by the Birmingham Southern Railway against the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company for the handling of hot pots and other cars in and around the furnaces and other plants of the Tennessee company. As will be re- memhered the Birmingham Southern Rail- way consists of the various lines in the Birmingham district and in Blob county, formerly the property of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad Company. The Louisville and Nashville Railroad and the Southern Railway are joint owners of the Birmingham Southern Railway. The amount of the, claim is said to be quite large.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20

Dove makes about 50 per cent. of all the Fruit Cakes eaten in this town at Christmas time. That's his record for several w-ers back and if present prospects pan out, he will even heat that this year. Dove uses only the very purest ingredients in his Fruit Cakes and charges only what the others ask for inferior cake; 25 cents pound for the Fruit Cakes without nuts in them, and 40 cents pound with nuts.
 Now, if you haven't ever eaten a real good Fruit Cake and want a superior article for this years Christ mas Dinner, send to Dove and get one of his. He has them in any size you want. See him without fail {. Phone 55.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
Ordered Rack to Work.

The district board of the United Mine Workers of America met here to-day and ordered all the miners and mine workers at Searles and Gamble mines to return to work at last years contract, two and half cents under this years contract, but to do so under protest. The mines in question are on a fiat basis instead of a sliding basis and the companies have the right to pay last years prices. Judge Gray of Delaware, who was chairman of the arbitration board in August, passed on this question, saying that no provision was made for such conditions and that the companies and miners could co as they see fit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
John Shields Kills Himself at
 His Home.
Posed Before Mirror and Sent Pistol Bullet Into His Temple-worry Over Healtth and Bushes
 Given asthe Cause.
Advertiser Bureau.
 Gntx.a nan 1t

Selmas D0c. ".
 Posing himself before a mirror. John shields this morning ahmed revolver at his head. and fired bullet into his right temple, infiicting wound from which he died in an hour. The suicide. which is thought to have resulted from worry over i'll health and business trou- bles, occurred on the Henry place, ten miles west of Selma, where MT, Shields had his home.
 Soon after the fatal shot was fired, 1t was discovered by a negro servant that Mr. Shields had shot himself. The negro had been ordered by MT. Shields to har- ness pair of horses so that they could come to Selma and soon after the ser- want left his masters room he heard the report of the pistol which. however. he thought was the explosion of firecrack- CT. But when he returned to MT. shield's room to advise him of the readiness of the team, he found that tine noise he had heard was the report of pistol and that Mr. Shields was wounded.
 Mir. Shields sat in rocking chair. his head fallen backwards. his legs crossed. Tn his right temple was a small wound, blnekened by powder and emitting q steady stream of blood; in the right hand was a 32-calibre revolver. He was breath ing slowly and thickly and did not re- spond to remarks addressed to him by the negro. Immediately before the wounded man was the mirror of his wash stand, the glass tilted forward so that he had been able to SC his own image and aim the fatal bullet. It is evident that though ts7 suicide may have been done from q
 len impulse. 1t was coolIy planned.
 ..~se shot was fired between 9 and 1t o'clock this morning and the negro who discovered that MT. Shields had been wounded came to town for assistance al once: but when physician reached the Henry Place the man had died. There had been no white persons on the prem ises and no one entered the suicides room after the messenger had left it to come to Selma for help. Mr. Shields probably lived an hour after he wounded himself
 1t is thought the suicide was caused by despondency over i'll health and finan- cial troubles, though of the later there has been only a hint.
 Nr. Shields was about 55 years old and belonged to family prominent in Dallas County and in Alabama. He served ir the Confederate army though during the war he was only 8 lad. He Is survived by his widow and by a brother, Claude Shields of Selma, and by two sisters. Mrs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
wellonE's Case Again Postponed

After an examination of several addi- tional witnesses the case of F. B. Vel Ions, former manager of the White Com. mission Company. charged with the eme bezzlement of 5000 in handling trades in stock purchased by T. D. Howard, was again continued this morning until Jan. 6. The continuation was granted because of conflicting engagements of B. M. AL len. one of the attorneys in the case. The bond of Wellons was reduced from $1O.- 900 to $500. J. Carter Cook and J. w. Howard are witnesses examined so far in the case. Joel Paisley, who claimed to have furnished funds for the commission concern. was a strong witness Wellons denies the allegations. He has made bond for his appearance in the court at the proper time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
HELP THE POOR.

During the blessed Yuletide week every heart beats in sympathy with the unfor- tunate and distressed. The Organized Charities is endeaporing to bring "Mer' ry Christmas indeed to every cheerless home in the city. Help the cause. Money donations will be received during all oi the coming week by MT. James Galla. gher, No. Dexter Avenue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20

There is a lady in Montgomery. now in md- dle life. who. since young ladyhood, has been an independent breadwinner. Just 20 years ago she took a policy for $1,00O in the New York Life Many times it was not easy to pay her premium, but she has kept the policy up, from the company enclosing to her a check for S1 $50 in settlement of her policy. She is still earning a good living. but 1t must make her feel right snug to have this neat sum coming to her. There is no possible way in which her annual deposit would have yielded her such 2 fine return. Why should you not do as well for yourself as she has done?
 There is no way for you to lose. Even should the time come when 1t would be impossible to keep up the payment of your premium un- der the new policy of the New York Life, you could either withdraw in cash the entire cash value. take a paid-up policy. or borrow from the company enough to tide you over your dif- iculties. Drop us card and we will tell you what it would do.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
Haavv sales of pip.

It is announced today that the Ala bama furnacemen are selling great qpan- titles of pig iron and that the shipments during the week just come to close were exceedingly heavy. Efforts are be- ing made to move out all tho iron the railroads can handle. A high official of one of the larger iron producing com- panies is authority for the statement that iron prices are firm at $9.50 for No. foundry, and that already small lots have been sold as high as s10 per ton. This last figure is about dollar over the price which prevailed a little less than month ago. There are indications that the iron market conditions in this State are going to improve and before the mid dle of next month be in quite healthy condition again. ,-
 Coal shipments from Alabama are very . heavy now also, between 5000 and 4.000 tons being shipped daily to New Orleans by water and rail. The Pennsylvania op- orators could not ship the regular amount of coal to the New Orleans market this year on account of the low conditions of the rivers, and the Alabama mines were called upon to make up the difference. Fairly good prices obtain in this State for coal
 The Alabama furnacemen are engaged in shipping a large quantity of pig iron to Pittsburg. It is learned from good sources that in the last few days ear after ear of pig iron has been forwarded to Pittsburg and the Pittsburg district.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
Ressamnr strika off.

The clerks strike in Bessemer Is off. all differences having been adjusted. The merchants held a meeting last night and met Vice President Squires, of the. in- ternational union and other officials. and after a conference of three hours the matter was settled. Just what the terms are, is not officially given out, but both parties seem well pleased with the settle ment.
 The strike lasted only three days and the cause was due to the failure of the merchants to sign the new contract of the clerks. which provided that the mer- chants employ only union men and give more holidays than they have been giv- ing and provided that the stores close at 6 o'clock in the evenings, instead of 2.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
New Yorkars in Town

Prominent men in Birmingham to-day were Gen. Benjamin F. Tracey of New York, director in the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company, and Colonel Joseph U. Crawford. chief engineer of branch lines of the Pennsylvania lines, headquarters in Philadelphia. General Tracey has an optimistic opinion as to the future of the country. He says the Birmingham district has a bright future. Colonel Crawford is here looking over conditions. He was being shown around by President J. c. Maben. of the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
Aged 1Tan Freegeu to Deatb-

The dead bodysof Isaac Bowman, aged 6S years, was found to-day in the woods between Beseemer and Morgan, fifteen miles south of here. It was believed that the old man had been murdered, but af- ter thorough investigation by Coroner Paris it developed that yesterday Bow man was in Bessemer drinking. While en route home his horse ran away throw ing him from the wagon. He was stun ned and before being found froze to death. He leaves large family.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
Died on Straat Car.

Adolphus Hullar, butcher. who lived at West End. a suburb, and was employed in J. W. Pains meat market in the city, dropped dead in an electric car early this morning while coming to the city to work. He leaves a family. Heart dis ease caused death
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
HOLLY IS SUSPECTED.
Negro Believed to Have Assaulted
 Mrs, Tarver at Fleta.

John Holly, negro. was brought to tht Montgomery County jail yesterday from Fleta, where he is alleged to have com. mitted an assault with intent to murder an aged woman, a Mrs. Tarver, of that community.
 Holly emphatically denied his guilt. Mrs Tarver was unable to identify the negro He yas released on bond.
 Several days ago Mrs. Tarver was struck on the head with stick by q strange negro. For several hours she was unconscious. Holly was suspected and arrested on a warrant sworn out before Justice G. W. Boyd.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20

In this. the joyous gift-giving season of Christmas, let us suggest to you thought that may make some future Christmas time of your little fellows a time of grateful remembrance of the thoughtfulness of provident father.
 If you have not protected your family with as much Life Insurance as your means will justify. give yourself the comfort and sattsfac- fife Insurance policy In the New York Life Insurance Company We are now writ ing & policy the equal of which the world has not produced. It serves not only as protec- ton to your family, but also will return to you at 6 per cent Compound Interest largo part of your investment fin cash. at a time of life when your earning capacity is decreaains.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
Struck by Falling Door.

J. Freeman, aged about forty, living at East Birmingham. was seriously and probably fatally injured this morning by being struck Ky a temporary doorway to the First National Bank. The temporary door way gave way and fell. striking Freeman as he was passing on the street He was carried to a hospital.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
nanutv Shoots Neern

Deputy Sherin Syd Cowan shot and killed Win Hudson. desperate negro, in . house in Fourth Alley this afternoon
 The officer went to the house to serve a sBtsbpoena on a negro, when Hudson of- eered abuse. The negro pulled knife nnd made an assault on the officer, infiict- lng an injury in the arm. Before the ne- gro could use the knife with fatal results tho oIieer pulled bis weapon a=d killed aaQ neRN&
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
Funeral Of Louis Riggs

The funeral of Louis Riggs, who died in New Orleans. took place today from the residencs of his brother, John Riggs. on Church and North strets. Dr. W. P. Hurt, pastor of the Church Street Meth odist Church. conducted the services. Henry Franelich, J. P. Doherty, J. H. Lumplrin, F. M. Blackwell, John Green and !. D. Fitzgerald were the pail bear
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
Railroad Officials.

President M. H. Smith of the Louisville md Nashville Railroad, Vice President
 W. W. Finley of the Southern Railway,
 President Jones c. Moore of the Birming- ham Southern, were here to-day consult ing with President Don H. Bacon and Director B. F. Tracy. of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company, who are holding a conference here tn refer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
Tt, John Bibb Trial.

The trial of John Blob. charged with grand larceny, the allegations being that he took from the safe in the union pas senger station something near 5000 in money. checks and other paper, is still on in the criminal court and promises to continue for a week longer. Superintend- ent B. M. Starks was on the stand again to-day and told of conversations had with Bibb after he had been arrested and brought back to Birmingham. Detective George Bodeker was also on the stand and told of the investigations into the case. The attorneys for the defendant are watching their side closely.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
xnA1 nsrATz AID xMsunANcA

For Sale.
 Christmas Bargains offered by ~-~~>-~ Chandler q Douglass. -s--ssa--s-~ ' sk+ ~ Real Estate and insurance Agts. Beautiful lots on Goldthweite Street oppo- site Winter residence. with 50 or 7s feet front.
 Special prices this week. Rasy terms On Madison Avenue offer pretffest corner lot In city, with one-story, six-rorn cottage: paved street and sidewalks. This property must sell and we are going tc sell it in next few days ct greatly reduced figures How's this? Four sapsre lots; three oe and one on Decatur Street. Elevated and ter raeed with brick retstnins wall. Holiday pFtIe6 hefe.
 Four-roonn house ca Se-soct lot on Holt Street for g6s0 VIII pay 10 per cent interest on sloeo investment. Locased nsar Hammer Corner Mildred end Holt Streets, opposite Hammer Hall,. slx.rocm cottage; S2,00o will purchase it. Cheap for ezS00. Pays 10 per cent
 interest on invesksnent. Also two-Story residence and vacant lot cor ner Adams and Bei1bfidae sefests. win sell
 as whole or separate; or, exchange for other
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
Small Negro, Badly Hurt.

Jimmie Thomas, negro Il years old, riding on a freight train near the Union Passenger Station this afternoon was knocked under the wheels by a switch standard and both his legs were mashed off. the right being severed above the knee and the left below the kne. Jimmie had jumped on the train and was looking back to see if a companion had succeeded in boarding the cars, when he came into contact with the switch post. His inju, ries may prove fatal
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20

Many a man Is troubled to know what his wife, who may be unskilled in business, would do with his Life Insurance How she would invest itl Why not let us write a policy for you that will guarantee to pay to your wife or to your child or children an annual Income of $500 as long they live. You make the New York Life Insurance Company your trus. tee ,the executor of your will and such VIII that no court can break. No hungry creditor or false friend can take this legacy away from your family. '
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
Aceident at Ensley.

The top of No. stove at No. furnace, at Ensley, blew off this morning and five men were injured and the plant was dam aged considerably, though but delay of few hours was caused. James Doug las had one arm broken and was other- wise brtAsed. while four negroes were cut and bruised, none being seriously in- fured. The falling plates crashed through the roof of the stock house. cutting water and steam pipes, and creating a scene of great confusion, but order was soon re- stored.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
selma Cotton Market.

Middling cotton was quoted at 12 5-s cents by the Cotton Exchange today. The movement yesterday was: Receipts. 4o6; shipments. TOT; since September 1. re- ceipts. 7s.l27; shipments. 6s.s7s; stock. 8,054.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20

On an ordinary life policy written in Mont- Ronery 20 years ago with 20-year settlement feature the New York Life this week offered the assured 56M per cent dividend on all the premiums he had paid and the continuance # insurance within Sso of the face of the policy. When this contract was. taken out the man company has had such success that they stop his payment and give him a paid-up policy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
DALLAS COUNTY MAN
 TAKES HIS OWN LIFE

IF. M. Blackwell of Selma, and Mrs. !. B. Ellis of orrville.
 The funeral of Mr. Shields will take place tomorrow from the residence of his brother. Claude Shields. on Dallas Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20

If YOU are thinking of life insurance. drop us A card and tell us what you wish to accom- plish by a life insurance policy. and we will gladly show you the contract to carry NoQt ent on you, or somebody you wish to protect with a fixed income for a number of years or accomplish this end in such way that your aim cannot be defeated either by act of tha beneficiary or creditor Of the beneficiary. In other words. it's a will that can't be broken.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20

Munson Jones, Harry Pegues, Edwin Atkins and Malcolm. Loclxhart have re. turned from the University of the South at Sewanee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
New AirhraIxa Tested

The air brake patented by Messrs. Null len and Shannon of Selma, was success fully tried this afternoon on car of the stret Railway Company. The brake is new in that the compressed air is fur nished, not by direct electrical power, but from an eccentric attached to the axles, and in that the resrvoir for compressed air Is equipped with an automatic cutoff.