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The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-04
BRITISH MFG'RS WARNED.
Extensive Invasion of Their Home
 Markets Predicted.

Markeis Predicted.
 London, Dec. 3.-The Board of Trade Journal for December prints warning to British manufacturers from Seymour Bell, the British commercial agent in the United States. prophesying an ex- tensive invasion of the British markets by American firms in the near future. MT. Bell writes that the decreasing de- mand in the United States for many classes of manufactured goods indicates that American firms will soon be look ing abroad for markets in which to dispose oe the surplus products at al- most any price.
 'It will be well, therefore" says MT. Bell, ito bring before British manufac- turers and shippers in an unmistakable manner the progress made in recent years by American exporters in secur- ing hold on the markets within the British possessions, particularly for cer- tain classes os goods which could be manufactured in the United Kingdom" |"
 MT. Bell asserts that the great exten- sion of their plants by American man. ufacturers in recent years was necessi- tated by the home demand, which has already begun to fall off, and hence he forecasts an extensive dumping of American goods in British markets. He says that while the total Of American exports during the past year has de- creased 4.6 per cent, American exports to the British possessions have increas- ed IT per cent, and this, MT. Bells adds, is a decidedly larger increase than is shown in the statements of exports from the United Kingdom.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-04
o,Brien and Ryan Syin F,sbt.

Chicago, Dec. 3.-Philadelphia Jack o'Brien and Tommy Ryan met here to- night and agreed to fight a twenty round battle for the middleweight championship of America before the club offering the best purse. It is be- lieved that San Francisco will be the city chosen for the fight as both men prefer to fight on the Pacific coast.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-04
WILD DAY IN COTTON.
New Orleans Experiences the Most Ex-
 c,ting h lis History

citing In Its History
 51s New Orleans, Dec s.-To-day was the widest day ever seen in the cotton market The bureau estimate at Il o'clock of 9,9s2, ,0Ss bales for this seasons crop, sent prices up from 90 to 91 points above yesterdays closing figures. The confusion was so great that trading was difficult and it was fully two mfn- utes after the estimate was read before quotations were posted. Within four: minutes prices had advanced forty points. The advance was tseady until March stood 50 points higher than the last quotations before the reading of the estimate.
 From the highest level there was an immediate and wide recession under heavy profit taking, but the recession was of short duration and was followed by another upward movement which carried prices skyward.
 In their enthusiasm bulls predicted 25 cents for cotton. More conservative members, however, thought that 15 cents was high enough for some time to come
 Trading for the day probably was greater than any preceding day in the history of the exchange. Early in the day the floor was crowded with visitors from the country and space had to be roped off about the ring to give as much room as possible to brokers for trading. Eight and a quarter minutes after the report was read, the market received the first check. The rise in March figures suddenly stopped at 12.5O and the next sale few minutes later was seven points lower. The bears made great efforts to keep the price down but the bull movement was ire sistible and a few minutes later prices were again on the boom.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-04
UnnnoS-n nIan Decapitated.

Bridgeport, Dec. 3.-An unknown man was decaDitated in the freight yard, near the steamboat wharf tonight by a freight train which was backing down a spur track. The body was frightfully mangled. The man was dressed in flan- nel shirt, sweater and overalls.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-04
J. L, BLAIR INDICTED.
Former Counsel for Worlds Fair must
 stand Trial for Forgery.

hDF
 St. Louis, Dec. s.-James L. Blair, the attorney, has been indicted by the grand jury on the charge of forgery in the first degree. The indictment was returned this afternoon. Blair was for merly counsel of the Worlds fair and for several weeks has been confined in the hospital
 The indictment ie the result of charges flied by James T. Roberts, an attorney at one time employed in Blair's law office. Roberts, who had become familiar with Blair's private affairs, secured certain papers and rec- ords on which he afterwards based his charges that Blair was Juggling the finances of large estates committed to his trust. That was more than three years ago. The story, however, did not become public until the present grand jury began an Investigator.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-04
BUSINESS MEMS MEETING
MATTERS OF MUCH IMPORTANCE CONSIDERED.

Robert c. Lightbourn Elected 10 Sue
 ceeds Colonel Post as sPrssident-othsr
 Onicers-Aeespiancs of Carnegie Gift
 Discussed of Secretary and
 Treasurer and the Assooiation's co,-
 Iectors-A Banquet to be Held.
 The ninth annual meeting of the New Haven Business Mems association was held in the room over Heublein's last evening. There was a large attendance and much business of importance was transacted.
 The report of the association's attor- neys. Messrs. Tyner & Booth, was first read. It was a splendid report and showed the excellent work which had been done by that firm during the last year.
 At the conclusion of the reading of the report there was loud applause and a vote of thanks was given those gen. tlemen for saving the business men about the city hundreds of dollars.
 President Post also cornplimented the attorneys on the services they had rem dered, saying that he thought 1t his duty to speak of their efficient work before he went out of office.
 The reports of the secretary and treasurer were then read and accepted. They both showed that the organization was in good condition and that excel- lent judgment had been used by the officers during the past year. The re- ports in part, were as follows:
 The membership committee has suc- ceeded in adding forty-eight new mem- bers to our rolls, making a total mems bership of PTS.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-04
Robbers, vtcttm Dead.

Chicago. Dec s.-James A. Fullen- weider, the lawyer who was shot last night by one of two men who attempted to, rob him, died this evening. No ar rests have been made as MT. Fullen- weider was not able to give an accur- ate description of his assailants.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-04
M,ilioma,re Kitted by Train.

Chicago, Dec. S.-Frederick Drews, superintendent of the Chicago and Great Lakes Dredging and Dock com- pany, was struck by a suburban train to-day and instantly killed. Mr. Drews' fortune is said to be close to the million mark.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-04
atasketbntl.

New Britain. Conn.,. Dec. S.-A large audience witnessed the home team score a victory over Meriden tonight by the score of 33 to 19. The game was very fast and the spectacular manner ill which the goals were thrown brought the spectators to their feet time and again. Sperl and Horan. of the home team, shared the honors of the night with Kennedy and c. Martens of Meri- den. Attendance LOGO.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-04
sov.rnoro ode,i s,cns Rcou,s,,,op.

Albany, N. Y, Dec. Ex-Governor odell to-day signed warrant for the extra dition of Mrs. Charity Slattery detained in Poughkeepsie and wanted by the Connecticut authorities, who accuses her of murdering her infant child at Fair field, Conn. :a.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-04
pITTSBURG TROLLEY TROUBLE
Secret Vote to be Taken on Question of
 Strike.

Pittsburg, Dec. 3.-A special meeting of division No. S5, of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric en- ployes of America, was held tonight to take action on the refusal of the Pitts burg Railroad company to grant an ad- vance in wages and change the trip runs to suit the men.
 A resolution was passed calling for a secret vote on the question of strike. Should two-thirds of the men vote to strike the union has been given assur- ances that they will be assisted by the national organization.
 The officials Of the road do not ex- pect that the men will strike.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-04
FOULKE ELECTED CAPTAIN.
Princeton Football Team Makes selec-
 ton of Lender.

Princeton, N. J., Dec. S.-Walter L. Foulke of Germantown, a., was elected captain Of the Princeton football team to-day. Foulke is a junior and has play ed right half-back on the varsity for three years. He did not play in the re- cent Yale game, however. owing to in- juries. He prepared at St. Paul's school, Concord. N. H.. where he played half back. He is twenty-one years old, weighs 1SO pounds and is five feet ten inches in height. His election is received by the students with much satisfaction.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-04
spanish abime, Resigns.

Madrid, Dec. 3.-At the close of to- days ministerial council the Marquis Villaverde, the premier, proceeded to the palace and rendered the resignation of the cabinet to King Alfonso.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-04
SECOND GLASS MAIL ABUSES.
Their Reform is Now Moving Steadily
 Forward

NUFWWEu.
 Washington, Dec. 8.-Third Assistant Postmaster General Edwin c. Madden in his annual report says that the re- form of the abuses of the second class mailing privileges is moving steadily forward and can be completed in two years. Upwards of thirty publications are still. involved in court proceedings on the question of second class privi- leges and on the result of these cases a great part of the reform depends.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-04
BRITAIN THE PURCHASER.
Buys Both the chtIian Warships Liber.
 tad and Constttucion.

London, Dec. 3.-It was officially ad- mitted at the admiralty tonight that Great Britain has purchased the two battleships Libertad and Constitution, built on the Clyde for Chile, the price being $9,S75,000.
 The two vessels are sold in accord ance with the recent convention be- tween Chile and Argentina by which vessels building for those countries are to be sold to some other nation.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-04

The Ford Company offers designs from art workers who have left the impress of their skill.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-04

That indefinable something is noticea- ble with the Ford Company's products.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-04

Gifts for practical use and with axtis- tic beauty as well. The Ford Company.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-04

The prince of holiday gifts, precious stones. The Ford Company
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-04

Gems for gifts, pearls, diamonds, sap- phires, rubies. opals. The Ford Co
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-04

Gifts from The Ford Company. Every thing exclusive. Everything artistic.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-04
ANTI-0HRISTIAN RISING.
Reported an Port Arthur as Occurring
 ih sZcchuau.

London, Dec. 3.-A despatch received here from St. Petersburg says a report is current in Port Arthur, originating in Chinese quarters, of an anti Christian rising in the province of Szechuan.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-04

Beautiful gifts such as good taste die- tate offered by The Ford Company.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-04
THE DREYFUS CASE.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-26
At San Francisco.

San Francisco, March 25.-Only two fa- vorites won at Oakland today. In the second race Golden Light finished first but was set back for fouling, the event going to Fossil. Weather cloudy, track fast.
 First race, three-quarters of a mile selling-San Luition 102 (Adkins) to l. won; Aunt Polly 104 q. PoweD, 12 to l, second; The Miller 97 CWatson). 10 to l, third Time: 1;16 3-5.
 Second race, one mile, selling-Fossil 9i (I<napp) to 1, won; Golden Light 1O6 (BonneD. to 1. second: Swiftwing 9l (ConnelD, 25 to 1. third. Time: 1:42
 Third race, three-quarters of a mile selling-Berendos 102 (Adkins) to l, won; Troy 106 (Sheehan), 10 to l, second; i; Amasa 106 (Bonner), 12 to 1, third. Time 1:15A
 Fourth race, mile and one-sxteenth handicap-Flush of Gold 103 CL. Jackson), to 1, won; Grail 93 (Bonner), 10 to l. second; Horton 10S (Birkenruth), 8 to 5, third. Time: 1:47h.
 Fifth race. thirteen-sixteenths of a mile selling-Athylene 97 tAdkins), to B. won; Hainault 107 Oonovan), to 1, second: : Lady Kent 96 (Watson) to 1, third. Time: 1:20.
 Sixth race. mile and one-eighth selling Gold One 107 (Carson), to l. won; Au- tolight ll2 tDonnelly). even second: Mis- sion lO2 (Adkins), 40 to 1. third. Time: :55la
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-26
M'GRAW'S GIANTS
 HERE TOMORROW
First Practice Game VIII Fur
 niah Great Sport,
MATTHEWS0N WILL PITCH
New York Has Had Some Hard Prae- tce at Savannah, But the Coal Barons Will Give Them
 Run for Their Money"

Tomorrow afternoon McGraw will as- semble his New York Giants at Westa End park. and with Christie Matthewson as his headIiner he proposes to take the Coal Barons' measure and see what o'Brien has gotten together.
 New York Is anxious to win the game from Birmingham. They are now slowly making their way northward and every scalp helps to boost the game in Gotham. On the other hand, the Coal Barons are extremely anxious to make a good show ing before the fans, and though they would like to beat the big leaguers, they will be satisfied with close finish.
 McGraw's team has had many advant- ages over the Birmingham men, besides being a faster class of ball players. He has had the Giants in hard training at Savannah for several weeks, while 0 Brien has only had two or three days practice for the Coal Barons.
 The local team will be worked out this morning and this afternoon, and expect to be in very good shape by tomorrow Mcclure has been made field captain, and under the guidance of Manager O'Brien from the bench the Barons are getting in some excellent team work. Of course, the men are a little sore and stiff, but the winter wings are fast disappearing.
 Leighton Playing Second.
 Joe Leighton, who played second base for the team at Selma. will continue to hold down that bag until the arrival ot Lawler Leighton Is developing into q fast player, and with one more year s hard work he will be a candidate for the sag pile. He has signed with Fort Worth, Tex, for this season, but OBrien will keep an eye on him for next year.
 It is understood that Sox Sorber, the outheder who made himself famous last year by going through the fence after a home run. will act as umpire during the practice games Sox Is a great comedian and nobody can get mad at his decisions. When the big players get angry Sox sim ply gives them one of his broad smiles and it's all off. sox has not signed with any team this season, but he has been a regular attendant at the practice games, accompanied by Dig brindle bulldog.
 New York's Line-Up.
 John w. McGraw, manager of the New York team, photographed The Age Herald his lineup late last night. It follows:
 Pitchers-Matthewson. McGinty. and Cronin.
 Catchers-Warner or Bresnahan.
 First Base-McGann.
 Second Base-Gilbert.
 I hird Base-Lander.
 Shortstop-McGraw or Bobbs.
 Right F'ield-Brown.
 Left Fieeld Mertes.
 CCenter Field-VanHaltren.
 Gossip of the Game.
 The score-card privilege for the coming season has been let to B. w. Brumley and c. E. Jackson With the beginning of the regular league season these score-cards will be given to the public. Heretofore 1t has been custom ary to charge five cents for cards, but a new arrangement nas been made which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-26

Brookwood Bell 101 (Fuller), 3 to B. won; 0omerce, 100 CIIelgerson), to 1, second; Montholon, 100 q. WaIlace). to 5, third. Time. :5O94
 Second race, three-year-old maidens, six furlongs-Shot Proof, 105 (Battiste), 6 to 1, won; Indian Child, 105 (fIelgeson) ? to 1, second; Prince Eugene, 100. (Schil- ling), to 1, third. Time, 1:1S.
 Third race, selling, seven furlongs-Joe Lesser, 1OS (Battiste), to 1. won; Nearest, 101 (Phillips), to l. second; Perry Hunt, 103 (F'uler) 8 to l, third Time, 1:29.
 Fourth race, one mile-Kenova, 103 Helgerson), to ?. won; St. Tammany, 1O5 (Schilling), 3 to 1, second; Flintlock, 103 (Battiste) 8 to 5 third. Time, 1:43.
 Fifth race, six furlongs. selling-Ed L. IA J Matthews), to 5. won; Claude Walton, 105 Donnegan) 10 to 1, second; i; Reducer 105 CEarD to 1, third. Time, :16.
 Sixth race, mile and seventy yards, sell ing-Henry of Franstamar, 104 (Phillips), even. won: Lee Bruno, 104 q. Wallace), 3 to 1, second Terra Incognita, 109 (Bat- tiste), to 1, third. Time, 1:4Ss4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-26
ONLY PARTLY TRUE.
Popular Ideas Regarding catarrh.

It Is the common belief that what is popularly known as catarrh Is simply a chronic cold in the head. This Is true as far 1t goes, but as matter or fact catarrh is by no means confined to the nasal passages, but extends wherever the mucous membrane extends, which means nearly every part of the body.
 The mucous membrane is the inside skin of the body and is nearly as extensive as the outside skin, and any inflammation of this membrane causing an extra secretion of fluid is really catarrh.
 Catarrh Is, therefore, an old enemy dis guised by many confusing names for in- stance; Rhinitis is nasal catarrh; laryngi- lis and pharyngtis throat catarrh; gas- trltls stomach catarrh; cysttis and neph- ritis, catarrh of the bladder and kidneys.
 Therefore, although the location of the trouble gives 1t various names in reality the sum total is a catarrh and nothing else
 Do not make the mistake of thinking you have no catarrh because the head and nose appear to be clear. If there is a cough, tickling in the throat and hoarse- ness you have throat catarrh; if there is no appetite, but nausea, gagging and dis gust for food especially in the morning, you have catarrh of the stomach.
 The surest treatment for every form of catarrh Is an external remedy which acts especially on the blood and mucous mem branes; such a remedy is the new pre- paration sold everywhere by druggists un- der the name of Stuart's Catarrh Tablets, a medicine in pleasant tablet form and containing all the best and latest specifics for cataIrh.
 Stuart's Catarrh Tablets contain in highly concentrated form, bloodroot, red gum of the Eucalyptus tree, and many other equally valuable curative elements, and no one who suffers from any form of catarrh and mas seen the ineffciency of touches, sprays and powders will ever go back to them after once trying so pleas ant a preparation as Stuarts Catarrh Tablets and one which gives so much re- lief in so short a time.
 All druggists sell Stuarts Catarrh Tab lets at 50 cents for full sized package and the regular, daily use of them will effectually cure this troublesome and dan gerous disease.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-26
GENERAL LAWS
(continued From Eighth Page)

AN ACT
 No. 14O) (S. 147. To amend Sections 36lO and 3612 of the
 Code of, Alabama of 1896,
 Section l. Be it enacted by the Legis- lature of Alabama that Section 3610 of the Code of Alabama of 1896 be and the same is hereby amended so as to read as follows: 3610 County Superintend- ents shall make pay rolls.-On the fif- teenth of each month the county super intendents of education shall make in du- plicate. for each race separately a pay roll, showing the names of all teachers engaged in teaching public schools in their counties, wien their post office address, and the estimated amount that will be due to each teacher at the end of the current month from the funds of each township and range or district in it's regular nu- merical order and shall append thereto an affidavit that the same Is correct. One of such duplicate pay rolls shall be retained by the county superintendent, and the other he shall forthwith forward to the superintendent of education who shall examine the same and if found cor rect, it shall be approved by him and filed with the Auditor.
 Sec. ? That Section S6l2 of the Code of Alabama of 1896, be and the same is here Dy amenueu so as 10 fedu as lOlioWS. 3612. Teachers paid and receipts taken Immediately upon the receipt by the county superintendent of the amount of the monthly pay roll, he shall pay the teachers taking their receipt therefor on both copies of said pay roll and must by the fifteenth day of each month return the copy of such reoeipted pay roll to the superintendent of education. Pro vided that in case any teacher shouldfa to call for the amount due him Cor her) the county superintendent of their re- spective counties. shall at the expense and request of said teacher mail the said teacher registered letter or check of some bank in their respective counties for the amount due him Cor her). pro- vided that in no case shall the county superintendent pay teacher or mail him Cor her) a registered letter or check, unless the said teachers monthly report duly certified to- is on file
 Sec. g. That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with the provisions of this act be and the same are hereby repealed.
 Approved, March 24 1903.
 Official.
 J. Thos. Heflin,
 Secretary ofState.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-26
ON THE RACE TRACK
At Bennlnqs.

Washington, March 25.-Two favorites and two heavily played second choices won at the third days racing today at the Bennings Spring meeting. While the track was heavy, the going was great improvement over the first two days of the meeting. In the first race, Illyria, the Daly entry. won handily by two lengths, but on a protest by Aholas jock ey, Henderson, Illyrla was disqualified for bearing in on Ahola on the last turn and the race was given to Ahola. The biggest upset of the day came in the fifth race. Lowly, the to 10 favorite, with Redfern up, got away badly and did not figure in the race which was won by Goldsby, backed down from 10 to G.
 First race, five and a half furlongs- Ahola, 10l Henderson,, to 1, won; Blue and Orange, 1Os Burns) 15 to 20, second Walbrook, s9 CWilkerson). to l. third. Time 1.lO
 Second race, four and half furlongs- Miss Nancy, 109 (Rice), to 10. won; Pe- ter Paul, 1Oa (Sloan), to 5, second; Lista. Way, 109 tPollack), 10 to l, third Time: :57 3-5.
 Third race, mile and half, over six hurdles-Almagrl 132 (Donohue). 20 to 1, won; Gibson Light, 124 (Finnegin), to l, second; Willard J, IA (BernhardD, 5 to l, third. Time: 2:56 4-5.
 Fourth race, selling, seven furlongs- Carroll D, 106 (Miles), to 5, won; Knight, of the Garter. 10S (Byer). 20 to 1. second; Moderator, 1l6 CT. Burns), to l. third. Time: 1:30 2-5
 Fifth race, six furlongs-Goldsby, 115 Pickering), to l. won; Geisha Girl, 100 CT. Walsh), 10 to l, second Prancer, 112 Doyle), , to 1, third. Time 1:17.
 Sixth race. selling. mile and 40 yards Dark Planet, 103 (Redfern) to 5, won; Blue Victor, 107 (Mulholland, P to 1, second; Larva, no (Miles), to l. third. Time 1:50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-26

tion in each case will go, where accept ances have been noted, the following will attend;
 The Russian. Mexican, Italian and French ambassadors; the German minis ter and special envoy, the Guatemalan Haytien, Brazilian. Costa Rican, Japan ese, Peruvian, Bolivian, Korean, Argen- tine Chilean, Colombian, the Portugese, Spanish, Salvadorean, Swiss and Turkish ministers, the Venezuelan charge daffaires, the Uruguayan charge affaires and the Dominican charge d'affaires. The Austrian ambassa dor. the minister from Denmark and the general aide de camp to the Shah of Persia are the only mem- bers of the corps who have declined the invitation.
 M Jusserand. the French ambassador and Senor OJeda, the Spanish minister, have been invited to deliver formal ad- dresses.