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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
DR. FUNDERBERG
 COMMITS SUICIDE We'll Known GadSden Physician
 Swallows Morphine
HIS FAMILY SAW THE ACT
With Knife In Hand He Threatens to Kill Any One Who Interiors and Then Pours Down the
 Deadly Drug.

Gadsden, May 12.-(special.)-Dr. w. L. Funderberg died this morning shortly after 9 o'clock from morphine poisoning self administered. Dr. Funderberg had been drinking for several days, and be- gan early this morning to continue the spree. He tried to catch the N. and St. L. train for Albertville to pay professional visit, but missed it. He returned to town and visited three different drug stores in quest of morphine before he se- cured It.
 He went immediately to his residence on Upper Broad street and dissolved a drachm of morphine in warm water and swallowed it in the presence of his fam ily despite their effort to prevent him. He had a knife in his hand and threatened to kill and one who interfered. Physi- clans were summoned hurriedly, but he was dead when they reached him, the drug taking immediate effect owing to his weakened condition from excessive drinking.
 Dr. Funderberg was one of the best known citizens of Gadsden and Etowah county, and was wonderfully successful in the practice of his profession. All his troubles and death was due to excessive drinking. He was generous to a fault and never forgot friends. He leaves a wife and several grown children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
DIR. E. R. GRAVES
 TALKS OF ITALY
GIVES INTERESTING sTEREoPTI. CON VIEWS oF ST. GoTHARD TUNNEL AND OF SCENES IN ITALIAN CITIES.

In spite of the indictment weather last night large audience was attracted to the Central Presbyterian church by the illustrated lecture of the Rev. Dr. F. R. Graves, whose subject was Italy"
 The event was for the benefit of the Central Presbyterian church and was given under the auspices of the Ladies Aid society. pr. Graves will repeat the lecture at the South Highland Presby- terian church Saturday night, and many who heard him last night expressed a desire to hear him again at that time.
 Taking Italy for his subject, Dr. Graves described the scenes in that country with an intimate knowledge and acquaintance that was thoroughly pleasing and enjoy able.
 He made his entrance into Italy through the St. Gothard tunnel, and splendid view of this marvellous feat of engineer ing skill was shown by stereopticon view.
 Dr. Graves then proceeded southward to Como, Venice, Tifa, Florence, Rome, Naples and other places. describing the historic scenes and cities in a fascinating manner, aided by the stereopticon. These views gave a reality to the lecture that was strilkingly attractive to the hearers.
 Dr. Graves is cultured and observant traveller. and his descriptions of the humorous situations in his own experi- ences added to the charm of his lecture.
 The lecture was indeed instructive, and 1t delighted every one in the large audi ence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
RAILROAD WORLD.

l.. A. Camp, travelling passenger agent of the Central of Georgia, with headquar- ters at Columbus, was here yesterday.
 J. A. Lane, travelling freight agent of the Southern Pacific, with headquarters in Atlanta. spent yesterday in Birming- ham.
 J. 0. Lusk, division passenger agent of the Southern, went to Mississippi last night.
 A special sleeper and chair car were hauled yesterday by the Frisco, contain ing returning excursionists from the con vention of the Southern Baptist associa- tion at Savannah.
 Maj. ,. W. Bushnell, engineer in charge !, of ths construction work on the new line between Birmingham and Atlanta, spent yesterday in the city.
 The cheap oolonists' rates which have been in effect for some time to points west for the purpose of stimulating immi. grafton. and which were seriously ob- jected to for some time by some of the southern roads because they claimed it took too many people out of their terri. tory, have been extended for several months.
 A special to the Constitution from Chi cago says that the Moores who control the Rock Island, which has recently ac- quired the Frisco, are negotiating for the Central Railway of Georgia, which con- meets with the Frisco system at Birming- ham and runs to Savannah.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
Christian Murdered By eendarme.

Washington, May 12-The Turkish min ster today received cable from his gov ernment regarding the report of trouble said to have occurred at Monastir. The governor general said that the whole af- fair consisted of the murder of a single Christian by a drunken gendarme. and a quarrel between private civilians in which another Christian was wounded. The guilty persons were immediately arrest ed. The minister says the reports, accord ing to which Christians are alleged to have been killed in the village of Tshupa- ra and its neighborhood were without foundation. He added that for two days no disturbances have taken place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
STATE NEWS IN BRIEF.
Gurley and Huntsville have long dis tance telephone connections.

Guriey and Huntsville have long dis tance telephone connections.
 Dr. Samuel Rambo, once famous den- tist, died in Montgomery, aged S6 years.
 The Chattahoochee Worker says: All mills and shops will close down next Saturday for the picnic.
 It is stated that the Sheffield Coal and Iron company Is building three of the finest blast furnaces in the south.
 The Etowah Rifles of Gadsden will be inspected on Thursday, May IA. by Cap tain Johnston of the regular army.
 The Capital City Golf club of Atlanta defeated the Highland club of Anniston Saturday afternoon in an interesting con- test.
 The citizens of Oxford will, on Monday. May 1s vote on the question of open sa- looms. This day has been set aside for the purpose by the mayor.
 Anniston will make a strong effort to secure the Presbyterian college which the Synod of Alabama will locate in the state within the next few months.
 The twenty-sixth annual meeting of the State Bar association will be held in Montgomery June 19 and 20. Hon. Edward M. Shepard will deliver the annual ad- dress.
 Adjutant General Brandon on yesterday issued commissions to Capt. P. M Bruner and Second Lieutenant J. E. Bailey of Company K, first infantry, Alabama Ma tional Guard, at Evergreen.
 Mrs Sims of Russellville was burned to death several days ago. While in the house alone she had an epileptic fit and fell forward on blazing log fire. Her face was burned to a crisp.
 It Is stated that the miners and mine workers at the Virginia City mines be- longing to the Alabama Steel and Wire company, are still out on a strike and that there is no production of coal at that place. The company will not recognize the union.
 The Gadsden Times-News says; There is good room to believe that the Louis- vile and Nashville will soon begin to rebuild its bridge across the Coosa river at Gadsden. A new bridge will be neces- sary for the traffic that is bound to come with the Altoona extension, and the off, cials are now figuring on the problem. If the piers will stand the strain, and very likely they will the company will strip the bridge as 1t now stands and add heavier iron. In this event traffic between Gadsden and Anniston would temporarily be sent around by Rome
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
PANAMA CANAL GO.
 DENIES THE REPORT
COUNSEL FOR COMPANY SAYS RUMoRS THAT COLOMBIA HAD BEEN OFFERED $12,ooo,oo WERE UNFoUNDED-ls USELESS.

Washington, May 12.-William Nelson Cromwell counsel of the New Panama Canal company, today made public a statement regarding reports affecting the company including that emanating from Panama, that the company had offered the Colombian government s12,0000O0 of the $40,OO0,OOO the company is to receive from the United States. The statement follows:
 "The New Panama Canal company has not made a proposal to pay $12000,0O0, nor any sum whatever to the Columbian gov ernment nor to any parties whatsoever for, or in connection with the ratification of the pending treaty. Statements to the contrary are absolutely without the slightest foundation.
 "There is no occasion for the consider ation of the subject from that stand point. Colombia has already given it's full consent to the purchase by the Uni ted States. This is a matter of public record. The Colombian congress has just been called into extraordinary session for June 20, to deal especially with the treaty made by it's ministers with the United States, and we have every reason to ex- pect that the congress will not only con- nrm the proposals ana actlon or US president and cabinet, but also of its ministers, Silva, Concha and Herran suc- cessively, especially empowered to nego- tiate and conclude the pending treaty, which is of such vast concern to the Colombian nation. In this matter the new Panama Canal company is not a party. It is a matter between the two govern ments, which have already reached an explicit treaty agreement. Up to this hour have no confirmation of the report that President Marroquin has resigned, but if 1t was true the obligations of Colombia to the United States under the pending treaty negotiations would not be af- fected."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
THREE NEGROES ARE
 ARRESTED BY CORONER
They Are In Jall at lrondale and Sus- pected of Knowing Something
 About Killing of Will Smith.

Will Smith, Lee Flurnol and Lee Jordan were arrested at Irondale last night at 8 o'clock by Coroner Paris and locked up on charges of being suspected of kill ing Will Smith on trailer of Gate City car Monday night or being access sories to the crime.
 All parties are negroes. Smith was shot and killed on the trailer as a result of a quarrel that seemed to have arose among a crowd of negroes who were riding towards Gate City Monday night.
 Coroner Paris spent yesterday at Iron dale Investigating the case. Last night he placed the three negroes under ar rest and this morning at 9 o'clock will assemble a jury in his office for the purpose of making further investigation.
 The coroner said last night that he was convinced that the men he had arrested either knew something about the affair or were implicated In the crime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
More Strikers Arrested.

Charlottesville, Mo, May 12.-Sherif Franklin has returned from Portageville township with six more prisoners, charged with being members of the mob that killed Constable w. J. Monahan and the Rev. D. Malone Saturday night, May charge. The men brought in last are George Ward, Charles Taylor Martin Welch. Fred Enzer, Will Nichols and Lonnie Keith. Several friends of the pris- oners accompanied them here, and say that the people of Portageville are great ly disturbed over what they call a whole sale arrest of innocent farmers. Those first placed in jail have demanded an early trial The trial is now set for Thursday next.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
- - LITIGATION RENEWED.
Kentucky Court Decides to Take Up
 the Election Again.

Frankfort. Ky, May 12.-The judges of the Court of Appeals today agreed upon an order reopening the litigation over the democratic state primary election held last Saturday. The Meacham pri- mary suit, which was decided in favor of the state executive committee some time ago, was later removed from the court altogether by dismissal of the pe- tition for a rehearing. The court today withdraws the order dismissing the petit tion for a rehearing and orders the peti- ton submitted for further consideration. The general opinion is that the court will deliver a response to the petition which will be more exhaustive than the original opinion, which was very hastily considered and very brief.
 The petition for a rehearing in the case attacking Governor Beckham's eligibility for another term is still pending, and it Is presumed that the court will take up the two cases together.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
cLoTHlERs ORGANIZE.
Representatives of Leading Manufac.
 turers Meet In Atlanta.

Atlanta, May 12.-Representatives of the leading clothing manufacturers of the southern states met here today and per- fected temporary organization to be known as the Southern Clothing Manu- lecturers association
 Atlanta, Charlotte. New Orleans, Cor inth, Miss, Rome, Dalton, Nashville. Memphis and Columbus had representa- tives at the meeting.
 Max A. Corey of New Orleans was elected president. and Ora Nunnally of Atlanta, secretary.
 Another meeting will be held here in July and a permanent organization will De effected at that time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
MANY DENTISTS
 IN ATTENDANCE
Meeting of Alabama Dental As-
 Sociation Began Yesterday
INTERESTING PAPERS READ
In Addition to Alabama Men a Number of Visiting Members of the Pro- fession From Other States
 Are Present.

The first session Of the thirty-fourth an ciation was held in the private parlors of the Metropolitan hotel yesterday morn ing at Il o'clock
 About one hundred dentists from various parts of the state were in attendance in addition to a number of visiting mem- bers of the profession outside of the state. The meeting will continue until Friday morning and all of the sessions will be held at the Metropolitan.
 Called to Order.
 The session yesterday morning was cail- ed to order by the president pr. W. B. Proctor of Sheffield, and was opened by prayer by the Rev. Dr. l.. s. Handley. The address of welcome was delivered by the Hon. Augustus Benners and he was responded to by pr. R. C. Young of An niston. Then followed in succession the reading of the presidents annual address, the roll call, the reading of the consti- tution and bylaws, the appointment of committees and the collection of dues. after which the session was adjourned until 9:30 o'clock.
 The committees appointed by President Proctor were one on membership, con- sisting of Dr. H. N. Futile of Montgom- cry, Dr. l.. J. Ramage of Decatur and Dr. l.. A. Crumley of Birmingham and another on the presidents address con- sisting of Dr. J. H. Crossland of Mont gomery' Dr. R. c. Young of Anniston and Dr. s. w. Foster of Atlanta
 Afternoon Session.
 At the afternoon session two very able papers were read, one of which was by pr. L. J. Ramage of Decatur on "Amal- gam: Its Use and Abuse" and the other by Dr. J. P. Corley of Greensboro on lnlays" Discussion followed the read Ing Of both papers, which was partici- pated in by many of those present
 The election of new members, together With the discussion of the papers, con- sumed the afternoon and the session ad- Journed until S:30 last night
 Ihe new members elected were: Dr. George W. Reece of Birmingham, pr. J. T. Dunn of Sulligent, pr. w R. billiard or Birmingham, Dr. H. B. Peacock of Enterprise, Dr. H. B. Smith of Livings- ton and Dr. A. T. Reeves of Selma.
 Night Session.
 At the night session a report was made by the committee on the presidents ad- dress, which was unanimously adopted. Dr. Alexander Sledge of Greensboro read an interesting paper on the Disastrous Effects of Extracting First Molars." Af- ter considerable discussion on the sub Ject the meeting adjourned to meet again at 9:30 this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
PERSONAL.

W. E. and R. c. Fraley and Bob Wis hart, well known Birmingham painters, left last night for Jacksonville, Fla.
 Florence Hotel Arrivals-William A. Lovett Monroeville; F. c. Hoyt, Cleve- land; D. E. Forbes. Montgomery; R. G. Matthews, Gainesville; B. B. Fontaine, Albertville; H. A. Wilson, Lomax; H. M. Macey. Chicago; John H. Moore, Column bia; P. R. Tunstall, Mobile; R. B. Chap man, Troy; E. A. Meader, Savannah; W. w, Simmons, Athens; G. w. Parson, Tal- ladega; J. A. Edwards, Talladega; w. w. Wadsworth, Wadsworth; John A. Sibley Chattanooga; w. c. McSauchlin, Florida; J. l. Logar, Cartersville; Ed. G. Witkowski. Atlanta; A F. Wilson. Mont gomery; B. L. Dyer Opelika; Ray An drews, North Carolina; w. J. Wier, Gadsden; F. B. Dunlap. Beaumont; G. A. Hazard, Oxford; J. M. Averett, Atlanta; O. L. O'Neal, Calera; L. K. c. Glover. Washington; A, G. Nigley, Florence; J. F. Fit, Florence; Walter Stephenson, Mouton: John A. Steele, Huntsville; S. E. Lorg, Chicago; A. G. Conklin, Cleve- land; A. J. Rogers. Hattiesburg; w. D. Finish, Hattiesburg; Dr. S. W. Foster. Atlanta; T. P. Whitley, Selma; J. A. Hall Collinsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
BOY BURNED BY GASOLINE,
Was Playing About Merry-Go-Round When Hot Liquid Was Overturned.

Arthur Thomas a white boy who lives on Avenue c between Twentieth and Twenty-irst streets, was badly burned about the legs yesterday afternoon about o'clock by hot gasoline. He was taken to the Hillman hospital in Warner Smiley's ambulance. It was stated last night at the hospital that he was resting easily, although suffering some from his burns
 It seems that the boy was playing at merry-go-round on Avenue between Twenty-flrst and Twenty-second streets. and that the hot gasoline was accidentally turned over or spilled on him. It was stated at first that 1t was poured on him intentionally by an employe of the merry go-round, but the boy stated to his mother that 1t was an accident. He will be confined to bed for several weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
SEVERAL NEGROES FINED.
Larceny, Pistol Toting and Other Of.
 fenses-StoIe Whisky.

John Henry, a negro, was fined $10O and sentenced to 1sO days on the streets by Judge Feagin Yesterday in the Police court on a charge of larceny of a bicy- cle
 Jerry Taylor and Marion Love. two negroes, were yesterday fined slOO each and sentenced to work 1S0 days on the streets on a charge of larceny. The latter was also fined s25 for carrying concealed weapons.
 Coot Sans and Jesse Wallace two ne- groes, were fined S25 each yesterday by Judge Feagin on a charge of affray. They engaged Saturday night in a duel with knives, in which both were more or less cut
 Charles Emerson and Will Jackson, two negroes, were fined $25 and sentenced to thirty days on the streets by Judge Feagin yesterday on a charge of larceny of whisky from "Baldy' Davis.
 Will Devers negro was arrested yes terday on a charge of larceny or brass He was caught with quantity of brass in his possession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers were recorded yesterday:
 John C. Narramore to Lula F. Thomas lot 10. block 1s5 Birmingham, s225O
 H. c. Watson to M. V. Bedsaw, lot 1. block B. South Side Land company, s10Oo
 E. T. Bedsaw and wife to H. c. Wntson. lot 1. block 8. South Side Land com pany. 5000.
 Alabama Trust and Savings company to Robert Carry, part of block 797 and part of block 34 Phelan's addition. Birming- ham. $6250.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
ADJUSTMENTS.
AT THE BIJou. AT week, with usual madness Glffen Musical Comedy Company.
The RlIou.

Ah0 Stloha
 Manager Jake Wells is full of surprises. This time it is admitted that he has cap ped the climax, for with the Giffen Musi- cal Comedy company he has brought an organization to Birmingham. which Is up to, and a little beyond the standard of merit of many of the big musical com edies that filter through the city in the course of the regular season. It was a daring project to organize such a com pany of clever people for the popular price houses, but he has been justified, and the company Is reaping a golden har- vest with prospects of continued success.
 The cast of 'rhe Girl From Paris is made up of very capable actors all the way through, from the clear coated prima donna to the show girls, who have only line or two to speak. There is hardly a weak spot in the cast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
CLEARING HOUSE ELECTION.
Officers Are Chosen for the Ensuing
 Year.

At the recent meeting of the Brming- ham Clearings association the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: John D. Elliott of the Peoples Savings Bank and Trust company, president; T.. o. Smith of the Birmingham Trust and Savings company, vice president, and George B. Ward of Caldwell & Ward, manager.
 Resolutions were also passed providing for the closing of banks on Saturday at noon during June, July and August, as was done last summer. and for the stamping of all counterfeit bills presented instead of handing them back intact as presented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
MILITARY ENcAMPMENT.
Orders Issued to Company Command
 CTS to Meet In Montgomery.

Orders have been issued to the company Montgomery next Saturday to determine finally about the encampment. There has been a great deal of discussion about Q brigade encampment at Chickamauga or one at some point in the state, but 1t seems that this will be impossible and that the regiments will have to hold sepa- rate encampments.
 It is probable that the Third regiment will go to Montgomery to camp about the second week in June. Company command CTS here expect to receive the orders to- day to come to Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED.

The following building permits were is- sued yesterday;
 J. A. Keife. to erect two one-story frame dwellings on Tenth street, between Ninth and Tenth avenues, one to cost s200, the other to cost s4oo
 J. T. Paul to erect a frame dwelling on Third alley, between Eleventh and Twelfth streets, to cost $625.
 A. Tediscki, to erect a one-story frame dwelling on Eleventh street, between Avenues c and D. to cost S4O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
State Department MIsInformed.

Washington. May 12.-The state depart ment has satisfied itself that it was unin- tentionally misnformed respecting the re- ported Russian re-occupation of New Chwang. The United States consul at that point had 1t on what he regarded as trustworthy authority, that the Russian trops were fortifying and re-occupying the place. and as was his duty in such case. he transmitted the report to the state department through MT. Cooper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
CHAINED TO THEIR CELLS.
Highwaymen Under Sentence of Death
 Become obstreperous.

Will Jones and Will Hudson, two members of the Hudson gang, who were convicted in the Criminal court and sen- fenced to be hanged, the charges against them being highway robbery have been chained to their cells in the county Jail.
 Recently the two negroes have given a great deal of trouble to the jail officials. During the past two or three days Hud- son and Jones have been particularly ugly, and Sheriff Burgin deemed 1t a wise precaution to have the prisoners chained
 The cases against the negroes are now in the Supreme court, appeals having been taken soon after they were con victed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
IS CRITICALLY ILL.
Chief Austin's Father at the Point of
 Death.

While present at a meeting of the police commission last night. ex-Chief of Police Austin was notified that his father was critically ill, and might not live through the night He asked permission to with draw and was allowed to do so He was also relieved at once of the duties of chief of police, Captain Wier having been elected chief.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
Mrs. WInslow's SoothIno svr,,

the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. so,a hv druggists in every part of the world Re sure and ask for Mrs. wtnslovs. Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS fo. ths,r CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING ,r,th PERFECT SUCCESS It SOoTHEs inc CHILD, sOFTENS the GUMS AL LAYS all PAIN, CURES WIND COLIC and ,s twenty-five cents a bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13

Before contracting for pa per or painting see John F. Lewis & Co.,, 423 N. 2Oth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. S. c. Gardner.

Mrs. S. c. Gardner. aged AS years, died Monday night at Kingston. The remains were sent yesterday to verbena, Ala. where the interment will take place to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13

Estcte of Bernsy Warnock, Ellen War noe: and Annie Warnock, minors April 2S 1908
 This day came Turner R. Weakley. guardian of said minors. and filed his ap- plication, in writing and under oath, ask ing to be allowed to sell certain real es- tate of sail minors, in said petition de- scribcd for reinvestment
 It is therefore ordered that said petition be set for hearing on May 22. 1903. at which time all parties in interest may ap- pear and contest the same if they see fit.
 J. P. STILES, 4-29-3t-wed Judge of Probate.