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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31
FRATERNAL ORDERS
 OF MONTGOMERY.

Teaeue. Montgomery. Most Illustrious Grand Master: James Esdale, Birmingham Inustrious Deputy Grand Master; Jacob B. Bloch. Mobile, Iilustrious Grand P c. Work w H. DingIey. Montgomery, IIl,istrious Grand Treasurer; G. A. Beaucbamp M>n Eomefy. Illustrious Grand Recorder: B. N Jacobs, Birmingham. Illustrious Grand Cap tain Guard: John B. Lyons. Opelika Illus tricus tirand Conductor Council: w j. Gar ner. Tuscaloosa, Iliusrrious Grand Steward; i; A. Allen. Montgomery, Iliustrious Grand Sentinel
 Commancefy. No 4, Knights Templar.-sir Bog s. Maultsby Eminent Commander; Sir Charles L. Ruth GeneTalissino Sir John ". Terry. Captain General: Sir Charles R. Westcett, Prelate; Sir Gustave F. Mersins Senior Warden: Sir George A, Beauchamp Jtnfor Warden; Sir William H. DinK1ey Treasurer: Sir Henry H. Matthews Record CT: Sir Harry F. Johnson. Standard Bearer; Sir J. M. Riley. Sword Bearer; Sir Waiter z E. Fisk. Warder; Sir William H. Tice, Cap Andrew Jackson Ledge. No. I73.-H. D. Long, W. M; J. W. Terry. S. W: c. A Dennis, W: S. J. Anderson. Treasurer; J. D. J. C. Williams. J. D.: H B. Collins, Stew Tier
 Montgomery Lodge, No. LA. A Ross, w. M: Leo Kline. & w: F. d. Meyer J. w s. Gassenheimer. Treasurer; W. H. Dingley, Secretary; J. c. Mccall. & D; A. J Mes sing. Chaplain; Tilford Leak J. D.. s. Cohn. Tier.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31

orsaa Council. R. and 8. M.-Robert S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28
Chief of Police.

To the Editor of the Age Herald:
 As l wrote you some time ago, it is a matter of surprise to me that the busi- ness men of Birmingham have not taken united and vigorous action for the reten- tion of Chief of Police Austin.
 In these days of political machines, of police blackmail, and of the riot of crime of all kinds, 1t Is something for a city to be proud of to have in it's employ a chief of police who knows no rule, and no influence. which deviates from the ex- act and scrupulous fulfllment of his duty to the public, whose servant he is.
 That Austin is such a man is proven more by his enemies than by his friends And while the former are doing every thing in their power to compass his de- feat, what are his friends doing to secure his retention?
 The registration is extremely small for city of the size of Birmingham. The contest Is vital one, and if the men who realize the importance of continuing Aus tin in office are going to do anything to help him, they must be up and doing. It is believed by many leading business men that the chiefs reelection is so sure that no special effort will be required. But, as matter of fact, where so much is being done by the opposition. 1t behooves these gentlemen to use their influence in other ways than merely to cast their votes.
 Undoubtedly the silent or vest pocket vote here controls the situation, and this vote Is as certainly for Austin. It matters not what the merits of any other can- didate may be. no other mans ability in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28
ON THE RACE TRACK
At New Orleans.

New Orleans, February 27.- War Cry and Honolulu. both well supported were the only beat favorites. Malster was run up to s1OOo and bought by Daniels & Co, J. J. McCaferty claimed Lofter out of the fourth race for 1925. Weather rainy, track muddy
 First race, mile Embarrassment, 105 q4ndsey) to ? won Bondage. 105 Gan nom to ? second; War Cry, 1O5 (Fuller) g to 10 third. Time 1:iG 4-5.
 Third race. five and a half furlongs- Birch Broom no 6Odom) 6 to won; Miriam 95 QHaack) 30 to 1 second; Jo- sette, 110 (Schlling) to third Time Ill.
 Fourth race, selling, seven furlongs-- Malster, 104 qHelgerson) to won; Lofter, 107 (PhilIips) 20 to l second; Lord Neville. lO5 Fuller) 16 to third. Time 1:31-2-5.
 Fifth race. selling. mile and eighth Peat, 10l Nindsey) to 1 won; Latson 96 QaaclO to 1 second; Henry of Fran stamar lO5 Davisson) ' to 1 third. Time 20O
 Sixth race, mile-Imp Albula, 1O5 (Gan- nom to 1 won; Joe Lester, 102 (Davis- son) 8 to l second; Honolulu. ,971s Lind- sey) l3 to third. Time 1:45 4-5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28
KNAPP SAYS HE MIGHT
 HAVE KILLED SECOND WIFE.

Hamilton, O., February N.-Mrs. Sadie Wentzel. who came here last night to see her brother, Albert Knapp, the self confessed multi-murderer, had long talk with the prisoner in the presence of Sheriff Bsdorf. His sister had previously written him about marrying his fourth wife, Anna May Gambell at Indianapolis about a month after the disappearance of Hannah Goddard Knapp, his third wife. and in referring to the wife at Indian apolis, Mrs. Wentzel said; Ally, do you love this woman. who Is now your wife, "Oh I guess I love her about as much as l am capable of loving any woman"
 What do you mean by that?'
 "I mean that 1 did not know what love means"
 Ally, it is said that I have Hannahs earrings and ring. and I want you, in the presence of the sheriff, to exonorate me on that score"
 'Hannah's ring will be found on her finger"
 How about the earrings?'
 If she had earrings, they will be found In her ears'
 Had not you been arrested, would you have killed the wife whom you now have in Indianapolis? was asked Knapp.
 That is hard to tell" was the remark able answer.
 The question did not seem to dsconcert Knapp. but seemed to arouse in him speculative sense that caused him to go into an explanation of his answer.
 T know that she woke up several times since we were married and found my hands on her neck when was asleep too She would wake when I grabbed her, and wake me and ask me what I meant by taking hold of her neck that way and l could not tell her why. because I was asleep and did not know I had done It. Just last week she woke up just in time or she might never have awoke at all. I grabbed her so tight and was choking her so that she was near gone when she came to and woke me up. I can't see what makes me do that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28
MRS. MLEAN NOT MENTIONED.
Echo of Feeling Among D. A. R.'s
 Comes Up In Meeting.

Washington, February 27.-An echo of the feeling between the Mclean and Fairbanks factions in the Daughters of the American Revolution. was sounded at the outset of today's session of the congress. As the reading of the minutes of yesterdays proceedings was concluded, one of Mrs. McLeans advocates moved a correction.
 She said that in the record of the nom- nations there was no mention of second ing by Mrs. Mclean of Mrs. Fairbanks nomination. although the speeches of the others. were recorded. The recording sec retary general explained that she in- cluded only the speeches that were writ ten out and submitted to her. The ques- tion of recording the seconding speech of Mrs. Mclean was submitted and she was ordered recognized in the minutes.
 Mrs. Fairbanks was formally this after noon declared president-general. Mrs. Miranda B. Tulloh, of the District of Columbia, was declared vice president general in charge of organizations. The formal announcements of the results of the election of vice presidents followed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28
MURDER MYSTERY CLEARED.
Al Wade confesses to Having Killed
 Woman In Toledo.

Toledo, February 26.-Al Wade today confessed to the murder two years ago of Kate Sullivan. The confession came at the close of one of the most sensa- tional trials ever held in this city. Wades attorney, Novelist Brand Whittlock, offer ed then to enter a plea of guilty to sec- ond degree murder, but this was refused by the states attorney. The case will go to the jury this evening. Two desperate attempts were made by the brother of the murdered woman to assault the pris- oner in the court room today, but both failed. The prisoner fainted and the county physician is of the opinoin that he is losing his mind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28

weather was clear and track fast. Sum- mary.
 First race, seven furlongs. selling-M. F. Tarpey, 109 (Boland), 10 to l, won Ohio Girl. 99 q. Daly) to 1, seconds Lone Fisherman, 112 CMinder). to | third. Time, 1:29%.
 Second race, futurity course-St Phili- pima, 99 c. Daly), 4 to B. won; Florinet II. 1O6 (Frawiey) 8 to 1. second; Sea Lion, 1O7 Donovan) to I, third. Time, Ill.
 Third race, thirteen-sixteenth mile, sell ing-Orsus, 10s e. Kelly), 2 to 5. won; Action, 1O5 (Frawley), 25 to l, second; Byronerdale. 112 (Minder), to l, third. Time. 1:211.
 Fourth race, six furlongs, handicap Sad Sam, 110 (Donovan) to 1, won; Royal Rogue, 102 (Birkenruth), 6 to 1, second; Double Six, 102 (Reed), to 1, third Time. 1:13A.
 Fifth race, seven furlongs, selling-July Gyp, 109 Qewis), to l, won; Fl Piloto. 1O9 (Frawey). 15 to 1, second; Pupil, 1O9 e. Kelly), 21a to 1, third. Time, 1:2SA.
 Sixth race, mile, selling-Bonnie Lissak, 100 (Birkenruth). 15 to 1. won; Velma Clark 95 G4. Wilson,. to 1. second; Rose of May 105 (Bonner), 8 to 1. third. Time. I'd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28
tOrium
 "The Largest Y OXYENAAI "The Largest Store South H<SIHEIVEAlN. Store South Of the Ohio" Of the Ohio"
 JOSEPH @ LOEB.
The Special Selling of Shirts.

Today there will be special showing of Negligee Shirts. All the new spring styles are in and every man who brides himself upon being fashionabIy dressed will be interested in this display of new shirts. The styles are no- where so near pronounced as they were sea- son ago, but are inclined rather to simply neat, and possess that quiet air of dignity and style which marks the exclusive dresser.
 For special today selling we place on sale some of the best shirts that have been sold at 100. The line consists of solid colors. neat black figures, and stripes, light and dark fancy patterns, and solid white All of fine Madras with separate link cuffs to match
 The shirts have pockets and are made with non-shrinkabe neckband and cushion button hole in back of collar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28
U. S. Collier Crippled.

Hamilton Bermuda, February 27.-The Dutch steamer Beta Captain. Rijkeboer, from Ship Island on February 12 for Rot terdam, arrived here last night, having In tow the United States collier Alex ander, which broke her shaft on February 10 while on her way from San Juan. P. R., for Norfolk. The latter had been adrift for ten days previous to the time she had been picked up by the Beta, which lowed her for five days. N tts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28
% YEARS OLD TO-DAY
With the Worlds Record Medicinal, Commercial
 and Financial.

It is difficult to realize the. mighty growth or the business, done under thisname. From a small beglnning,in the simplest form, against prejndice' and opposition, against monied hosts, countless rivals. and tradeindiGerenee, OaticuTa remedies have become thee greatest curatives of their time, and in fact, of all time, for nowhere in the history of medicine is ;o- be found nn-- other approaching them in popularity and sale.
 In every cline and with every people they have met with the same reception. The confines of the earth are the only limits to their growth. They have con quered the world. By rail and sail, by caravan, by saddle. and on the backs of human beings, they have made their.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28

wny7tootbee faFtheFmest paFtssof. the earth.
 TheTe-seens- to- be- something about Cu$lcuFa remediesS which Invites the confidence Of mankind. National pecu- liarIties, European, Eastern, and Asi- atic teaehtngs md tradFtionss seem4to havcno adverse innaence' upcnl them. Hence they are to be fou0dI neveYy part of lhe world. aSdi the ght Of them In the bazaars andl nAtivee shops of foreign lands has sinsptYedthe>Ameri- can traveller with patriotic emotions second only to those prodaceddby the contemplation of his couAery'ssflag.
 To the test of popular judgment tail things mundane must finally come. The world has rendered. iss verdict in-favor of Cuticura.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28
Presidents EuIoqized.

Washington, February 27.-The National Republican Editorial association today adopted resolutions eulogizing Presidents Mckinley and Roosevelt and saying that their administrations with the unpar- alleled prosperity of the county consti- tuted the highest appeal for continued republican supremacy Senators Hanna and Depew spoke. Both were enthusias- tically received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28
Jusserand Has Full Authority.

Paris, February 27.-It was officially stated today that full authorization was given to Ambassador Jusserand February 19 to sign the Venezuelan protocol so that the delay in concluding the nego- tiations are not attributable to any indis- position on the part of France. The au- thorties here desire it to be clearly un- derstood that France has been ready to sign since February 1q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28
TWO DEATHS FROM PLAGUE. Sixty Thousand Dollars Paid to Own
 CTS of Burned Houses.

Mazatlan, February 27.-There were two deaths today from the plague at the lazaretto A man was brought from the town of Villa Union suffering from the plague, and died late last night. Ten thousand dollars was received today from the City of Mexico. Sixty thousand dol lars was paid out to owners of burned homes.
 Many children have been orphaned by the plague, and it is proposed to build a special asylum for them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28
Spring Showing in Bows Clothing.

We ready with complete line of spring goods in Boys Clothing department Everything shown is of the better and best qualities The styles only the improved and practical All the patterns and shades represented The showing the special Sailor Norfolk, Sailor Blouse s. B. apiece Vertical Tickets, D. B. 2-pece Suit and Norfos. Of there other styles beside these
 The range of prices about thus, in medium weight suits for immediate
 Boys 2-pece Double Breasted Suit, 1. .o5, 2.o5 3.o5 Boys piece Double Breasted Suit, $50, 4o5, 5.o5 Chd's Vestee Suit, 2.5O, 3.48
 All wool Knee Pants, soc and 75c.
 Shirt Waists, soc and 75.
 Tam O Shanter Hats soc.
 Golf Caps all wool, 25c and soc.
 Flinch, the latest game fad, is the best of all===it' here at 30C.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28
3. o. 9. guaranteed a permanent cure for
  Winter Eczema Ring Worm, ErysipeIas, Barbers Itch, Salt RheUm, TetSeF, Itching Piles and all diseases of the skin

Diseases of the skin due parasites and tainted blood Thousands people become hopeless they ncuable blood in reality their aficton simply caused by activity parasite, which be cleared hurry
 The wonderful ps D. D. remedy discovered and formulated by working the theory of parasitic irritation and has failed every skin disease. The created beneath For this able Withstand effect of with impurities. asaed living foreign organisms into Skin diseases be kened the eruption ants in making their anthils.
 The n @ g quickly absolutely without rration burning itching At the time softens the skin and heals and soothe the afflicted part.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28

this important office has been tried ss has that of the present chief.
 To permit him to be defeated would be to confess that good, honest work Is but little appreciated by the public of Bir- mingham, and that the office of chief of police is to be a mere matter of po- litical barter. J. A. MACKNIGHT.
 Birmingham, February q. 1903. It
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28
At San Franclsco.

San Francisco, February 27.--July Gyp, at 40 to 1, surprised the talent at Ingle- side today by winning the fifth race. Three other long shots ran first The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28
Officials Are Criticised.

There Is much criticism of the various officials who knew of the confession for not making 1t public or seeing to 1t that Knapp was rearrested. According to the statement of A. A Womack, who was then Sheriff of Marion county, the con- fession, though he cannot find 1t now. was made in the presence of himself. Warden Harley, the chaplain and the stenographer, who took 1t down in short hand.
 Womack said he wanted the judge and the prosecutor to induce Governor Mount to pardon Knapp so that he could be tried for the Gebhard murder, but they refused, fearing Knapp might not stand by his confession. Womack said his term and the terms of all the other off, cials who knew of the confession expired before Knapp was released from the pen itentiary and he supposed they had just neglected to see that anything was done, as was the case with him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28
Had Accused Him of Murder.

Another reason for killing his second wife was that she had accused him of killing Mary Eckhard. She said she was going to expose him. He told Jones he killed Mary Eckhard for 75 cents and that his wife had accused him of 1t. He said he killed Mary Eckhard and assaulted her.
 Knapp also told Jones of killing a girl in Cincinnati. He said he was lying on stack of lumber. He threw piece of timber down on the little girls head. He thought some one had seen him and went down to examine the little girl. She was not quite dead and he was afraid she would survive and expose him so he finished her by hitting her with plank Then placing her in a stack of lumber he left her there.
 Knapp told Jones there were other crimes that could be charged to him that would break his neck three or four times
 One of the peculiar things about the case Is that the confession made while he was In the penitentiary was never made public and no attempt was made to arrest him on any charge when he was released. If he had been arrested, Han nah Goddard would not have been mur- dered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28

Mir Drennen has dropped the issue of municipal ownership of electric light works since the electric company agreed to support him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28

Did not the city of Birmingham pay the expenses of the mayor on some or ms many semi-official visits to New York?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28

Is 1t not a fact that the machine has promised to support Drennen for county treasurer next time?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28
MURDER CHARGED ID KNAPP t is .Now Believed He Killed
 His First Wife CONFESSED ONCE BEFORE Peculiar Feature of the Case Is That Knapp's Former Admission of Mur- der Was Never Made Public
 and He Went Free.
CONFESSED ONCE BEFORE

Indianapolis, Ind, February N-The first evidence that Albert Knapp killed his first wife, as well as his second and third, is contained in a statement made by Charles Jones, who was prisoner in the Marion county jail and the Mich igan City penitentiary with Knapp. The only reference in the statement of Jones to Knapp's first wife is this:
 Knapp told me he killed his first wife to get his second, and his second to get his third"
 Knapps first wife was Emma Stubbs of Terre Haute. He married her in the eighties, and she has since disappeared.
 Jones says in the statement that Knapp told him he had killed the Gebhard child in West Indianapolis in July, 1885, Jones said Knapp told him about the killing of his second wife. He took her to the Lib erty street bridge in Cincinnati and threw her off into the canal after chok- | ing her. Then he said he went down to where she was. She was not dead and he finished her by choking her. After he had killed her, he went back to town and reported his wife was missing. The police authorities did not find her until the next day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28

Since MT. Drennen has been mayor, will he tell the public the number of months he has spent away from town2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28

In MT. Drennens platform in 'Wnat l Have Done" he failed to say that tne sale of the street car tickets was with drawn by the trolley company with his approval and consent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28

MT. Drennen and his friends are hignly pleased with the work of the gas ana electric meters. They work while others sleep.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28

A campaign fund is one thing Mir. Ward has not got. He has the votes and the good will of the people, which Drennen's money cannot buy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28

TAe only reason advanced so far foi calling MT. Ward cratic is that he says something new on any question. Can MT Drennen say anything at all unless the machine writes it out?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28

Drennen neglects to state that the prop erty owner pays 25 per cent more than Is used In the work for all Improvements
 with per cent interest added, or that they will have to pay for the picturesque rarks bought from Behrens and others at fancy prices. Drennen did it all until the time for paying up comes-then the people catch 1t. How much does Drennen pay? It
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28

Business administration is very catchy phrase; but has the business end of 1t been to the interests or the property owner and citizens or to Drennen and the machine?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-28

Did not MT. Drennen and number of his friends who went to New York to sell the city hall bonds a few years ago and returned to Birmingham with the re- port that nothing could be done In New York on account of the fight in China, U then place the matter in the hands of Steiner Brothers for negotiation? This Is one instant of MT. Drennens business ability.
The evening world., 1903-07-16
Bronx Report Has 1t that the
Pretty Manioure's Wedding
Will Be fastened Because of
Roxbury Case.
TITUS PROMISES AN ARREST
says He Will Capture the Bush
whacker" Slayer To-Day, as the
Motive for Murder Of Rich .ea
Tester is Known to Police.

"WIthln twelve hours expect TO have
the murderer OF Charles W. Roxbury
under arrest
That was the promise Of Inspector
Titus to-day. He said he had worked
the Roxbury murder mystery in the
Bronx down to a simple point. that the
motive had been found, the probable
identity OF the slayer discovered and
that 1t was a , 1stion OF but a few
hours when Ills dozens of detectives
would come up with the murderer.
II am nov satisfied that there is no
woman mystery in this case" said In
spector Titus. II think that Miss
Thomasch has told the truth, and while
Il may be possible that the murderer
was accompanied By a woman VINO
acted as a dccoy, | do not believe there
Is any connection between her u the
blood-stained clothing found under the
elevated bridge over the Harlem. or pc
tween the clothing and the Ro2bury
murder.
~ have also satisfied myself that
there Is no body OF a woman In the
The evening world., 1903-07-16

held over my head at Atlantic CITY as
a'threat. Immediately concluded ,
II was best 70 give the matter out my
sell. and II was those letters 70 which
+ fefe FED III The Evening World on
There never wal a man prouder OF
his family than my father nor prouder
OF his wife. and aside from the fact that
the letters arc forgetlos, father never
rsp-cseh VI himself as a wldower nor
anything OF that kind. And hould lie
ave done 70. eve by the widest pos
slbllity. that will not stop me or my
brothers from running down those whom
we believe to be responsible for MS
death"
On information thai Woods and HIS
wife are In Buffalo. or Niagara Falls. or
near there IN Canada. Charles 3. Best
has hurried from Eastoo. Pa, and Phil
lipsburg, y. j.. In that direction.
Mr.. Best VIII arrive IN Buffnlo to-day
and Will confer with the police there.
One OF the most important Witnesses
left In California Is Minnie Maghetti.. an
ci. months while Col. Best was llv-
Ing In the Woods home. and she has
made g statement in which she says
Best hypodermic injections. II is also
understood that she has recognized GER
tain bottles. found In the Woods's
cottage and which contained poisons.
from which she says Woods took fluids
which he placed in the hypodermic
syringe