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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-05
YELLOW FEVER STILL RACES.
Practically No Change in the situa-
 tion at Laredo, Texas.

Laredo, Texas, October 4-There has been practically no change in the yellow fever situation during the past few days. The official bulletin today shows there have been four new cases and one death. The total number of cases to date is six ty-one, while there have been five deaths.
 The work of fumgating, general clean ing up, and the carrying on of the house to house canvass. is practically complet- ed and has resulted in placing the city In a perfect sanitary condition.
 Conditions are improved In Neuvo La redo, the day developing only one new case and three suspicious cases, while there has been no deaths reported.
 Reports from Monterey Mex, state there have been two deaths there from yellow fever. The physicians, however, have the situation well in hand and claim there is no danger of the disease becom- suspicious casess> One of the victims of the yellow fever was Lieutenant Juan Lyceaga, nephew of Dr. Eduardo Lyce- aga, the famous yellow fever and bubonic plague expert, who is president of the superior board of health of Mexico. Lieu tenant Lyceaga was a graduate from the military college of Chapultepec, having graduated last spring. He came to Mon- terey two months ago with an engineer ing corps to study Notifications. He be- came i'll about a week ago.
 Reports from Victoria and Linares. Mex ico state that the yellow fever conditions are gradually improving and it Is expected the disease will soon be stamped out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-05
COLLECTOR TOOK PRESENTS.
Treasury Department Will investigate
 Charges Against A. R. cruzen.

Washington, October 4.-The treasury department is about to conduct further investigation into charges that Collector of Customs A. R. Cruzen, at San Juan, P. R.. had accepted presents of more or less value from certain importers and ship agents, and an inspector will be sent to the island for that purpose. The charges were investigated and made the subject of a report last February by Special Agent Leslie Cullom, in which he said that the collector did not deny that he had received certain presents, but did deny he made any request or demand for them.
 The collector in his defense declared that the inspector's report was badly col- ored, but he acknowledged receiving some presents, asserting, however, that none of them was of a character on which duty had not been paid.
 MT. Cruzen was appointed from Me- braska.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-05
HORSE SHOW A SUCCESS.
International Exhibition at Louisville
 Comes to an End.

Louisville, October 4.-The fourth inter- national exhibition of horses came to an end last night, the attendance exceeding in numbers and brilliancy the crowd which thronged the horseshoe building on the opening night. The closing night was military night, and many of the boxes were filled with officers in com mand of the forces now at West Point for the maneuvers. Among them were Maj. Gen. John c. Bates, Brig Gen. w. A. Mckee, Brig. Gen. Tasker H. Bliss, Brig. Gen. William A. Kobbe, Brig. Gen. W. A. McCurrin, Col. Arthur l.. Wagner, Col Stephen c. Mills, Col. N N. Raspapoff, general staff of the Russian army, and Lieut.. Col. Hubert Foster, royal engineers British army.
 At the conclusion of the programme, which consisted of exhibitions in classes of American saddle horses, roadsters, ladies' saddle horses, hunters and jump CTS, the horse show association announced that the success of the exhibition made necessary the erection of a new building in order to accommodate the people and exhibitors, and that work on the new auditorium, which has been projected for some time, will probably be begun soon. The premiums for next years show will be s30,000 instead of $22000, the amount offered this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-05
CHAMBERLAIN IS WRONG.
Sir Thomas Upton Says Britons Will
 Vigorously Oppose Policy.

New York, October 4.-Speaking of the proposed British preferential tariff, Sir Thomas Upton said today:
 ''In my opinion MT. Chamberlain Is the foremost man in England today. But think his policy of advocating a pre- ferential tariff rate for the British colo nies is entirely wrong The British peo- pie are not ready for protection.
 I have studied this question of sup ply and demand very carefully, so far as 1t applies to my own country, and I am thoroughly convinced that in the ques- tion of food supply, Great Britain has no choice. America is the only country in the world which is prepared to meet her demands.
 T have profound respect for MT. Chamberlain, but I must say I think this tariff rock is the one on which his polit- ical career must founder. The British people will bitterly oppose any policy that must inevitably add to the cost of living'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-05
SELF-SACRIFIcING PRIEST.
Father Spieardl is a Monsignor But
 Kept 1t a Secret.


 St. Louis, October 4.-Dressed in the somple costume of Catholic priest, Rev. Father Caesar Spigardi has for eight years labored among the Italians of St. Louis, keeping as his own secret the fact that he is a member of the official house. titled to wear the garb of a chamberlain of honor.
 The fact became known today through the issuance of the official of the roster of the Roman Catholic church, which had this reference of the St. Louis priest
 Caesar Spigardi, Monslgnor, Camerieri d'Onore in abito pavanazzo November 9, 1892"
 When seen Father Spigardi was some- what embarrassed that his secret had become known, but admitted that Pope Leo XIII had conferred the honor upon him three years before he came to Am erica. The rank of Monsgnor was con- ferred upon him in recognition of his achievements in leading three pilgrimages of Italians of the working class, one of II 900 persons to Castiglione Dele Stiviere, of 5000 to the House of Loretto, and an- other of 4OOO to Rome Bishop Sarto of Mantua now Pope Plus x, was concern ed in the first pilgrimage
 Father Spigardi said he had never men toned the matter in St. Louis, as he de- sired to labor as a common priest, that there might be no ground for any one asserting that he was taking undue dig nifty to himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-05
CEASES WORK
 NOT AGREEABLE
GENERAL WITHDRAWN FROM CRIPPLE CREEK BY GOVERNOR PEABODY ON ACCOUNT OF POL ICES IN HANDLING TROOPS.

Denver, Col, October 1.-The summon ing to Denver of Brigadier General John Chase by Governor Peabody continues to be the feature of interest in the Cripple Creek strike Governor Peabody declines to give his reasons for ordering the Gen. eral from duty and placing another in command in his stead. When pressed for a statement tonight the governor said:
 General Chase is in Denver Oh depart ment duty. His stay is indefinite"
 The governor called General Chase on two occasions today, but just in what na- ture and what occurred at these meetings, has not been made public
 It is positively rumored that Governor Peabody has become dissatisfied with cer- tain policies pursued by General Chase in handling the situation in Cripple Creek, but no one in authority will verify this rumor, nor can it be learned in what particular the governors ideas of the proper method of treating the Cripple Creek strike, disagree with those of Gen. eral Chase, if at all
 General Chase admitted tonight that in the conferences today the question of his removal from the command of the troops in Cripple Creek was brought up, but that the matter had not been definitely dis posed of The immediate cause of the trouble Is said to be due to a recent order of General Chase for a courtmartial to try Colonel Gross, payniaster of the Colorado National Guard. The report is that Colonel Gross objected to an examination being made of the pay rolls by a representative of General Chase and that during a dis pute which followed Colonel Gross drew a revolver and threatened to use it. General Chase on learning of this afrafr, ordered the arrest of Cross and his trial by court martial
 The latter, according to the story, came to Denver and informed the governor of the trouble, and Governor Peabody at once summoned General Chase to Dem yer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-05
GERMANS GET THE SPIRIT.
Negro Residents of Berlin Complain to
 Police of Treatment.

Berlin, October 1.-The negro residents here of whom there are about 200. mostly American, have complained to the police recently of various attacks made on col ored men by stone-throwing, etc In two or three instances. in the East End, where most of them live negroes have been subjected to severe beatings. These occurrences are ascribed to the lynching news which the New York correspond ents of German papers are particularly fond of cabling. the impression produced on the East side roughs being that this is the proper way to treat negroes.
 The members of the Black and White society (Schwartzweiss Verein), composed of both races, has issued a protest to the public against this brutality. Colored men have measure of social equality. Some of them marry white women
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-05
THREE KILLED BY TORNADO.
Severe Wind Passes Over Section of
 Illinois, Causing Great Damage.

Princeton, H., October IA tornado passed two miles southeast of this city last evening. killing three persons and de- stroying a large amount of farm prop erty. The dead:
 Mrs. c. F. Sherwin.
 Mrs. Alvira Sherwln, mother of Charles F. Sherwin.
 Miss Emma Welsh.
 Charles F. Sherwin received serious in- ternal injuries. The storm started at the home of J. F. Carter, two miles south east of Princeton. At that place it de- veloped more vigor and did much dam age. The storm travelled in an easterly direction Into the residence of Mrs. Sher- win, which was blown away, the three women in the house being killed and MT. Sherwin, who was about to enter the house, was seriously injured. Consider able corn in the field was ruined and some stock killed. Many families escaped by going to their cellars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-05
PRISON ASSOCIATION MEETS.
Nearly Every State in the Union and
 Canada Represented.

Louisville, October 1.-The National Prison Association of the United States held the opening session of it's annual congress here last night, the delegates crowding Music hall almost to suffocation. The opening session was devoted for the most part to welcoming addresses by state and city officials. and to responses by of ficers of the association.
 The convention will continue for six days, and nearly every state and Can ada is represented. Among those present are John L. Milllgan, Allepheny, Pa, sec retary of the association Mrs. Kate M. Gordon, New Orleans; Mrs. Anna M. Welshe, Auburn, N. r.; William J. Bait, Concord, Mass; James F. Richards, Memphis, and Gen. R. Brinkerhoff, Mans field O.
 The feature of tonights session was the address of the president, Hon. Henry Wolfer, warden of the state penitentiary, Saltwater Minn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-05
NO STEPS FOR A CANAL.
1t Is Believed In Bo5atc That U. S..
 Will Accept Colombian Route.

Paris, October 1.-The Paris edition of the New York Herald has dispatch from Bogota, Columbia, which says that no immediate steps will be taken in favor of the canal. The opponents of the treaty are apparently pleased because the United States feigns to return to the Nicaragua route.
 President Roosevelt's action is inter preted at Bogota as sign he will wait until August If necessary, and that the United States will eventually accept Co., lombias condition. The dispatch adds that President Roosevelts intention of awaiting the opinion of the United States congress before making a decision, has produced a bad impression throughout the isthmus
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-05
ACTOR SHOT BY DOCTOR.
Charles Tolson Fatally Wounded at
 Station at Van Buren, Ark.

yanburen, Ark, October 4.-Charles Tol- son, an actor and leading man and man. ager of the Tolson Stock company, was shot and probably fatally wounded at the depot here today by Dr. Perchmont, a well known practitioner of this city.
 The theatrical troupe played at the opera house during the past week and the members were at the depot awaiting a train when Dr. Parchment appeared, and calling Tolson by name, opened fire on him with a revolver. Tolson was shot through the body and is in a critical condition at the hospital in Fort Smith, where he was taken for medical atten- ton. The cause of the shooting is not known
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-05
Redmond Crowd Started Row.

John Howard Parnell, brother of the late Charles Stewart Parnell, at the par liamentary election for Southmethe, which is deeply resented by Redmonites. led to riot yesterday when John Red mond and other nationalists went to speak in support of their candidate, David Sheehy The rival factions came to blows at Dunshaughlin. Bludgeons and stones were used and many persons were injured John Redmond In his speech denounced J. H. Parnell as a traitor to the Irish unity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-05
GEO. c. HARRIS GIVES DINNER.
Entertalns Employees of His Company
 and Friends at HiIIman.

George c. Harris, president of the Harris Transfer and Warehouse com pany. gave a dinner at the Hotel Hill man yesterday to the employees of the company and several invited guests. The affair was much enjoyed by those pres ent and several hours were spent in so- cial converse.
 Yesterday was MT. Harris birthday and the dinner was in a measure In CO., memoration of the fact. Dr. J. M. Ma son acted as toastmaster and several toasts were responded to. Among those making responses were Dr. Frank An derson of Nashville, l.. w. Friedman and MT. Harris. Among the invited guests was Lucien Brown. There were between fifteen and twenty present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-05
LONDON ARTILLERY AT BOSTON
Large Crowds See Veterans March to
 Trinity Church.

Boston, October 1.-The quietness of the Sabbath was stirred up today by the sound of martial music as the Honorable Artillery company of London, and their hosts, the Ancient and Honorable Artil- lery company of this city, marched through the streets to Trinity church. The services in that edifce had been ar- ranged by the British residents of this city, and the parade included besides the two military bodies, those army and navy veterans of the British service, whose homes are in this city. The line of march was we'll lined with spectators.
 At the conclusion of the service, the parade reformed and marched to the American House, where the several or ganizatons were entertained at luncheon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-05
Steamer Neptune En Route.

St Johns, N F. October 4.The New foundland steamer Neptune, conveying the Canadian government expedition to Hudson Bay, whither 1t is going with the object of expelling any American whalers found fishing In those waters, passed Northern Labrador September 3 and entered Hudson Strait. The steam CT was expected to reach Chesterfield In let in the northwest section of Hudson Bay about September 20 and it's winter quarters there will be made. The expe- dition will not be heard from again until next summer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-05
COL S. w. SPRATT DEAD.
Was a Member of the South Carolina
 Secession Convention.

Jacksonville, Fla, October 4.-Col Leonidas William Spratt, one of the sur viving members of the South Carolina secession convention, died here today in his S5th year. He was editor ~of the Southern Standard, which was establish ed in Charleston, S. C., in 1858. He-sdvo- cated secession most strenuously. He was sent by the secession convention as ambassador to Florida to induce that state to cast its lot with South Carolina, and succeeded in his undertaking. He wrote several well known scientific books. He was the first cousin of Presi- dent Polk.
 Death was due to old age
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-05

he warning symptoms of disease, he is carelessly inviting calamity.
 Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures diseases of the stomach and other organs of digestion. and nutrition. It enables the perfect digestion and assini- lation of food, which makes strength. It stimulates the liver, cures biliousness, and removes bilious impurities from the blood.
 VI had been troubled with a pain iu lower part of my stomach for three years so severe thought t would kill me in flme,p writes MT Aaron vsA, Dam, of Hepsinstonl as4a i,sth ,sst. g big. weight hanging on we and got 70 bad that l had to take medieihe, used Stomach Bitters hr time, but 1t did no sped so wrote to pr R, Y Pierce fSr pddes which he gave mf im, bottles af his psdicine and wss cured, had q torpd iiyer which was trouhliHg me ipstefd ct sramps les thoughtl so pr, Pierce told ne, ? have pleasure iR living now have gained in weight IS pounds since then"
 Dr, Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con, stipation. They do not beget the pill habit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-05
LABOR DISPUTES THROW
 HUNDREDS OF MEN IDLE

Albany. N. r., October 1.-The state department of labor. in it's quarterly bulletin, attributes the diminution of the unprecedented degree of employment and wages reported in June almost wholly to labor disputes. "The lockout in the building trades of Manhattan and Bronx boroughs of New York city" 1t says. "overshadowed all other disputes of the summer and threw several thousand wage earners out of work"
 In general the bulletin holds that, ex- elusive of the building trades. New York industries were generally as active as in the summer of 1901. which was a banner year.
 According to the bulletin, immigration this summer has exceeded even the re- 1-A-A@A q asAaAAA-A 4 A A A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-05
THE MISSOURI PUTS TO SEA.
New Battteship Proves Herself a Sue.
 cess in Every Way.

Newport News Va, October 1.-The bat tleship Missouri put to sea on her builders, trial trip this morning and returned this afternoon. The new warship steamed out 100 miles beyond the capes and was put through the usual evolutions.
 On board were Superintendent Post of the shipyard and a number of prominent naval officers. Superintendent Post re- ports that the Missouri is in every way a success. No attempt was made to speed her past the contract requirement.. The ship will be given her official trial trip October 19
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-05
Gives Anothc- $5o,ooo.

London, October 1.-The Tangier corre- spondent of the Times says the sultan of Morocco has given a second installment of s500OO to the American syndicate, which is undertaking the Moorish exhib- it at the St. Louis exposition. The cor respondent adds
 This action on the part of the sultan creates considerable criticism here, as the Moorish government, pleading the existing crisis has refused to consider or pay the claims of the Europeans who have suffered loss of property through the rebellion"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-05
YOUNG WOMAN GETS DAMAGE.
Was Dismissed from Sacred Heart
 Convent and Put in Asylum.

London, October Miss Mary Archer formerly of Milwaukee, who sued the Sacred Heart convent for damages for dismissal from the order, and incarcera- tion In an asylum on the ground of in sanity, and also for remuneration for seventeen years services, has been award ed sS000 damages, sSO0O for wages and 5000 for wrongful dismissal after her liberation from the asylum.
 The verdict of the jury was cheered in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-05
UNION SUED FOR $5o,ooo.
Suit Filed in the Federal Court Against
 the Bricklayers' Union.

Louisville, Ky. October 4-suit for S5O,O0O damages was filed yesterday in the federal court against the Brick layers union by the Hydraulic Brick company, which is said to have been boycotted last August by the first named organization. Each member of the union. 113 in all, is made party to the suit.
 Thursday it was rumored that the union would withdraw the boycott that night. In view of this, the brick com pany, which filed it's suit that day, con cluded to withdraw it. It is said that a ruling on the boycott Is expected shortly from the officers of the Inter- national union at Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-05

cord breaking current of last year, and indicates the eagerness of the low paid laborers of central and southeastern Europe to enjoy the prosperity, which, on the whole, still reigns in the United States. The largest contingents are still the Italians, Poles and other races of southern and central Europe, with a low standard of education. Notwith- standing the great tide of immigration the superintendent of the state free em- ployment bureau in New York city, states that at no time during the quar- for domestic help.
 Prosperity is so widely diffused' says the bulletin, that the servant-keeping class is larger than ever before, and has thus created a demand that exceeds the supply"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-05
Sir Thomas Leaveo Friday.

New York, October 4.-Sir Thomas Lip ton arrived here from Chicago today. He will remain here until Friday when he will return home. He has no present in- tention of building another challenger, and said that Shamrock III will remain here possibly to serve as trial horse, should the fortunate day ever come when he should feel justified in bringing over another challenger. There would be no use, he said, in doing so unless he could find another Herreshoff on the other side
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-05
Miners Strike In Tennessee.

Knoxville Tenn, October 4.-Between four hundred and five hundred men em- ployed by the Coal Creek Coal company struck today, because of disagreement of the wage scale Thistle and Frater- vile mines are involved. It was in the latter mine that 200 men met death a year ago In an explosion, This company does not recognize the union. but has always paid the prevailing union wage scale,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-05
Ashland Stud to be Sold.

Lexington, Ky, October Airs John M. Clay has consigned all the horses of the Ashland stud, consisting of stallions, broodmares, yearlings and weanllngs, to w. T. Woodland for closing out sale No vember 8. The farm was established in 1881 by Henry Clay, the great commoner. Ashland stud has been the birthplace of many famous horses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-05
SchWah Couldn't Attend.

Baltimore, October 4.-Much disappoint- ment was expressed at the failure of Charles M Schwab of Pittsburg to be present at Music hall this evening. when the last meeting in the nature of a re- union of the National Boys brigade was held. During the day visiting delegates to the convention visited the various churches In squads Many of the visitors have left for their homes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-05
cHINAME.I IN A FEUD.
Boston Celestial Caught With Three
 Hundred 3e-caibre Cartridges.

Boston, Mass, October 4.-The police tonight arrested Guy Long as he was preparing to smuggle a package of three hundred 3S-calibre cartridges into a building alleged to be the headquarters of local highbnders.
 The police connect Guy Long's move ments with the gamblers of Chinatown and the so-called reform element, which resulted Friday night in the murder of one Chinaman and the wounding of a second. It Is believed that both parties are preparing for desperate fight, and the police are seeking to disarm those suspected of being involved in the feud,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-05
China Refuoes France.

London, October 1.-The Daily Mails correspondent at Shanghai telegraphs that the Chinese government has refused France permission to station French troops on the Minlkiang river to protect Annam against the rebels in the ad- jacent Chinese province of Kwang Si.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-05
eenedIctine Monks poinq We'll.

Mexico City, October 1.-The Benedic- tine monks, who came here some months ago, have already established various hourishing religious societies among the laity. The order. though one of the old est in the Catholic church, did not take part in the early missionary and educa- tional enterprises in this country.