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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
combatIve spIrIt Is Rlfe.

News has come to Selma today of many affairs of blood that have taken place within the last few days within the bor- ders of Marengo county, a section bound closely to Selma by the recent extension of the B. 8. and N. o. railroad into that county.
 At Myrtlewood a negro by the name of Alb Poelnitz killed William Holmes. It seems that the usual cause for homledes among the negroes was at the bottom of this affair-a woman. Poelnitz was jeal- ous and meeting his rival he struck him over the head with a single tree, infict- Ing a wound from which death ensued.
 Buck Anderson, a negro youth 9 years of age and also of Myrtlewood, who seems possessed with homocidal mania shot and killed Albert Rembert who was only years old and who made his home with Anderson's mother Buck has never relshed the coming Into his home of the younger youth and has often made threats against him which were not given much attention. A few days ago he lured the 4 year old boy Into the cabin when everybody else was away from home and painfully beat him all over the face and head and then when the little child began to cry the youthful murderer took down shotgun and standing off a few ASSt btAibtid ditiJ cllplicu Us lOdu lHlD L1e body of the boy.
 When arrested and carried to the jail | at Linden he stated that there was yet one person on earth that he wanted to get even with and he would be satisfied, but he refused to give any names. l At Linden last night, Ed Taylor seri- ously cut Dr. William Lard infiicting an l ugly gash across the abdomen of the latter. It is alleged that the two men were quarelllng, and that Dr. Liard called his assailant liar, when the latter pulled his knife and made the ugly wound
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
East Lake Casino.

Another large crowd went out to East Lake last night, where an excellent vaudeville performance was given in the Casino. This is undoubtedly one of the largest and handsomest summer theaters in the south and Is modern in all its ap- pointments. The entertainment that is furnished this week is frst-elass and a trip to the lake proves most delightful.
 The dancing this week is a strong feat ure. The eight English girls have be- come prime favorites with he public, and gre welcomed st each performance by liberal applause
 The attraction for next week at the East Lake Casino will be The Fays, sup ported by the imperial Japanese troupe of acrobats, the Kingston sisters. Phil Staats and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
Quiet at Lena Wang chens.

St. Petersburg, June 2.-The following telegram from General Kuropatkin dated June 1 to the emperor has been re- ceived:
 Quiet prevails in the direction of Feng Wang Cheng. The town of Simaitsza, which wa sevacuated by the Japanese May S1, has been reoccupied by our troops.
 Our patrols May 31 had a skirmish In Liao Lin pass, ten miles south of Siu Yen with a Japanese detachment com posed of two companies of infantry and half squadron of cavalry. We had one Cossack wounded
 There Is no change in the situation at New Chwang or Kai Chow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
FRANCE WILL ADD
 MANY CRUISERS
BUDGET PROVIDES FOR LARGE EXPENDITURES TO PROVIDE FOR A GENERAL REoRGANlZA. TON OF THE COAST DEFENSE.

Paris. June 2.-The naval budget dis tributed to the members of the chamber of deputies today provides a total ap- propriation of $62,OOO,oOO, which is s1,O5o,- GOO in excess of the budget for the cur rent year.
 The increase is largely in a provision for reserve for armored cruisers for the northern squadron and a division of torpedo destroyers for the Asiatic squad ron. A general reorganization of the coast defense is also provided for.
 Marine Minister Pelletan expresses re- gret that the amount required for ar- mored vessels does not permit him to in- crease the number of torpedo boats and submarines to a greater extent, adding that the immense utility of these vessels has been proved by the Russo-Japanese war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
LIGHTNING KILLS
 THREE CHILDREN
HOME OF JOHN GENTRY IN IN DIANA PARTIALLY DESTROYED BY sTRokE-sToRM SWEEPS OVER THE STATE.

Bonneville, Ind. June 2-Three children were killed, one man fatally injured and a woman and child seriously injured today by lightning which partially destroyed their home near this city. The dead: John Gentry, Jr., aged IA
 Opal, aged 10.
 A baby, two years old.
 Fatally injured:
 John Benrty, ST.
 Seriously injured:
 Mrs. Gentry and daughter, Orta. The storm swept over greater portion of Southern Indiana, doing great damage to telegraph and telephone lines fences and outbuildlngs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
WILL MAKE FIGHT
 ON THE SALOONS
w. c. T. u. MEETS IN GADSDEN AND MANY PHASES OF TEMPER ANcE QUESTION ARE TO BE DIS CUssED.

Gadsden. June 2.-(special.)- .)-The dis trict institute of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union was called to order at o'clock this afternoon In the First Meth odst church, and will be in session until Friday afternoon. There will be some seventy-flve delegates present and they will be entertained by the Gadsden peo- ple splendid programme has been pre- pared, which will be interspersed with music. Mrs. Mary T. Jeffries the-state president, will be on hand and will take leading part in the exercises. Many important questions will come up for dis cusson as What Will You Do With the Saloon" and How Can Christians Make an Aggressive and Successful Warfare Against the Saloon
 All the ministers will take an active part as well as many ladies. The min isters here are getting ready for an az gressive fight on the saloons in this city and county and the outcome will be watched with great interest by all.
 All the ministers of Etowah county will meet at the First Methodist church in this city next Monday for the purpose of organizing the Etowah County Pastors Union. The following questions Will be discussed: "The Nature And Necessity of a County Organization" The deliber- ntions will be presided over by Rev. J. A. Dickinson of the Baptist church. The union will be composed of all the minis fers of the county of all denominations.
 The big steel plant of the Alabama Steel and Wire company in thts city will be making steel in at least three weeks, if not earlier. The open hearth furn- aces are drying out very rapidly and near ly everything has been completed around the plant for starting. The large furnace which has been making foundry iron foi the past ten days has been changed and fl turning out basic iron, which Is another very good evidence that the time of start ing the steel plant is near at hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
RECORD OF COURTS.

In the first division of the criminal court yesterday Jim Dicey plead guilty to the charge of grand larceny. George Sut- ley is on trial in this court charged with assault with intent to murder K. H. Thach,
 w. IT. Thomas has filed suit against w. A. Bagiey in the city court of Birming- ham asking for s5Ooo as damages. charg- ing the defendant of having carnai knowl- edge of his wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
MEXICAN HOME RAiDED.
Robbers Enter, Cut Down Owner anc
 Loot the Premises.

Mexico City, June Five robbers assaulted the home of Mauro Gallos a rich farmer in the zolongica district of this state. They found Gallos in his office talking to the manager of the hacienda.
 Gallos drew a revolver and fired upon the robber nearest him and was cut down with machette. The band its raided the house, but found little money. They took several valuable objects The authorities are in close pursuit of the robbers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
INVITATIONS TO HANGING.
Sheriff of Baldwin County Issues
 Rather Unusual Card.

Neatly printed invitations have been received in Birmingham from the sheriff of Baldwin county to attend the hang ing of a negro next month.
 The invitation reads
 You are cordially invited to attend the execution of Tom Plant, colored, at the Baldwin county jail. Bay Minette. Ala. on Friday, July 8, 1904, at 12:3O o'clock.
 "J. M. Armstrong, Sheriff If you or deputies can come write me so I can reserve seats"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
Buried In the Same Grave.

Barboursville, Ky, June 2.-In shooting encounter on the Sinking creek road, four miles above Flat Lick, Clark and John Mills were killed by Pat Carnes and James Gray. Carnes and Gray have been placed in jail here. The two dead men, aged 19 and 23 years were buried in the same grave. In July, 1900, the fathers of the dead men were killed in a fight in Stinking creek and buried in the same grave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
CAMP HARpEE MEETS TODAY.
Will Name Delegates and AIternates to
 the Reunion.

Camp Hardee U, c, ", will hold a meeting this afternoon at 3:8 o'clock fin it's new quarters in the Adams building on Twenty-frst street, between Second and Third avenues. A number of matters will come up, including the naming of the delegates and alternates to the reunion to ba held in Nashville this month,
 The members of Pelham chapter, U, U. C., will distribute crosses of honor to those veterans who are entitled to them and who do net have them,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
SAYS HE HAS RETIRED.
Senator German Makes Answer to h.
 qulries About Conference.

New York, June 2-Senator Arthur P. German of Maryland Col. John M. Guffey of Pennsylvania and J. Ser geant Cram (Mr. Cram representing Charles F. Murphy, were in confer ence today at the Holland house.
 Ex-Lieut-Gov. William F. Sheehan, one of the main supporters of Justice Parker, called at the Holland house and was with Colonel Guffey for an hour. He would not talk with re- porters.
 Senator German said. in answer to inquiries, that he had retired from politics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
Russians Reacn Gensan.

Vladivostok, June 2--Letters rom the theatre of war report that Russia raiders have succeeded in pentrating as Tar as Gensan and also south of AnJu. Ihey have destroyed depots of Japanese sup plies and captured provision trains.
 Koreans are fleeing into Manchurla 10 escape the hardships or war Cninese are moving from Kwan Tung into North ern Nanchuria in order to avoid living in territory under Japanese control.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
FATHER IS IN HUNTSVILLE.
Herman S. Pettlbone Supposed to Have
 Committed Suicide.

Washington, June 2.-The dead body of Herman S. Pettibone, 31 years of age, son of former Congressman A. H. Pettibone of Tennessee, was found in hotel here today. Some dregs of a mixture of aconite and morphine, which was found in glass on the bu- reau of the room, indicated that the man had committed suicide, and the coroner gave a certificate to that ef- feet.
 Pettibone had been dead some hours when found. His father, who is now in Huntsville, Ala, was notified.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
PEERLESS SALOON SOLD.
Ownership Passes Into the Hands of
 Frank Edwards and w. R. Wilkerson.

The entire ownership of the Peerless saloon has passed into the hands of Frank Edwards and w. R. Wilkerson. The deal was closed yesterday whereby these two well known mon came Into possession of the entire saloon.
 The Peerless was formerly owned by a stock company composed of Frank Ed wards, w. R. Wilkerson. Tom OByrne and Jim Odom. The latter two severed their connection with the company by the deal yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
Commercial Club MeetInq Postponed

The regular monthly meeting of the Commsrcial club has been postponed from this afternoon at o'clock to Friday after nocn, Jure r. The meeting was postponed on account of many of the officers and members of the club being out of the city, some of them in St. Louis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
Marriage Lleenses Issued.

Marriage licenses have been issued from the probate court as foliows
 John T. Morgan of Memphis to Miss Margaret Bonners; J. W, Adams of Bir- mingham to Miss Edna T. ormond, J. H, Goodson of Biossburg te Mrs l., ", Strickland; Henry Hoitz of Vivian to Miss Mary Charvos,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03

The closing exercises of the Avon dale colored school were held last night at the St. James A. M E. church. An interesting programme was carried out. The devotional exercises were conducted by the Rev. w. M. McGill and the annual address was delivered by Prof. W. J. Echols of Birmingham The schools have passed a successful year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
EXCURSION RATES
To Eastern Cities Via Savannah and
 Steamships.

The Central of Georgia railway and its connections sell excursion tickets to east ern cities and return via Savannah and Ocean Steamship company or Merchant and Miners Transportation company. at greatly reduced rates Tickets include meals and berth aboard ship. For further information apply to nearest ticket agent or E. H. Fell. Travelling Passenger Agent. Birmingham, Ala. s-i-eod-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
Action AaaInst Cut Rates.

Chicago, April 2.-The Proprietary Drug gists' association at their annual meeting here today decided on a general reduction of their goods to retail druggists. It was also determined that so-called ''cut price drug sto. es should be prohibited from handling the preparations of the members of the association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
Is Candidate for Chief.

Tuscaloosa, June 2-(Special.)-J. T. Garner has announced himself as candi- date for chief of police. subject to the ac- ton of the democratic primary. Mir. Garner filled this office most satisfac- torily three different times several years ago and will doubtless make a popular candidate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
Angry Mob Storms Church.

Toulon. France, June 2.--In conse- quence of the refusal of the pastor to admit to their communion children who had sung anti-clerical songs. a mob of thousand persons wrecked the pulpit and overturned the statues in St. Jeans church today. A force of police dispersed the rioters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
Mutlneers Are Shot.

London, June 3.-A despatch from Odes- sa to the Daily Mail says that five infan- trymen have been courtmartialed and shot at Krementchug and seven at Pol tava for having led mutinous demonstra- tions among troops destined for the far east
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
JAP ONSLAUGHT MELTED
 BEFORE TERRIFIC FIRE
(continued from first Pase)

var large proportion of those o's- patched during the past week. he says were to reinforce General Oku.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
MANY PERSONS SEE
 INDIANS PLAY BALL
GAME AT BEssEMER RESULTS IN VICTORY FOR VISITORS BY THE SCORE OF 4 TO 3-PERsoNAL AND GENERAL.

Bessemer, June S.-(Special.) )-Over 800 people witnessed an exciting game of ball this afternoon at Fourth Avenue park between the Edmundson Drug con pany team and the Eufaula Indians which resulted in victory for the Indians by a score of to 8. The battery of the local team was Hastings and Childers; Tor the Indians, Mcintosh and Stewart.
 The two teams will play another game at the Fourth Avenue park tomorrow af- ternoon, the game to be called at 3.SO.
 New Officers Named.
 At a meeting of the sweet-Kennedy Undertaking company last night, H. W. Sweet rendered his resignation as presi- dent and M. Tyler Kennedy was elected in his place Walter K. Smith was named vice president and William T. Kennedy secretary and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
An InfaIIibIe Sian.

From the New York American.
 ''Why do you think he means to pro- poser"
 He spends all the evenings he calls on me talking to mamma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
AMUSEMENT
EAST LAKE CASINO.

All the week, with matinees Tues day, Thursday and Saturday af- ternoon-"The Dixie Troubadours presenting vaudeville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
for all your Small Remittances. by mail or
 otherwise.
Sold on all points in the United States, Canada, and on Havana, Cuba.
 CHEAP AND CONVENIENT.
 NO APPLICATION REQUIRED.

A receipt is given and money will be re- funded if order is lost
 Sold at all agencies of the Southern Ex- press Company at all reasonable hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
PERSONAL.
AvondaIe School Closes.

MT. D. Well of Montgomery is in the city for few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
RATES ARE AS FOLLOWS i.
SHIP YOUR GOODS
 Hr THE SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY

which operates on 27, 900 miles of first-class railroads, with connections with other com panies, to all points accessible by express.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
Commencement In Progress

Then annual commencement exercises of the Ensey public school were opened tonight and will close tomorrow night. when the seniors will receive their di- plomas. The commencement address will be delivered by the Hon. J. H. Miller.
 The exercises tonight were largely at tended and full of interest
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-25
NOT MYSTERY
sPH1Nx's, SECRET DISCOVERED
 BY AN AMERICAN.
Does Not Represent woman-t is a Statue of the God of the Morn ing-Portrait of Ra-
 Harmachis.

The Sphinx is no longer a mystery nor was 1t intended to represent a woman, writes Will liam E. Curtis in Cairo letter to the Chica- go Record Herald. The inquisitiveness of mod ern antiquarians has solved the greatest enig- ma that ever perplexed mankind. No other relic of antiquity has been the object of more discussion or the subject of wider theories leg ends and superstitions. During the last 2, GOO years a whole library of books has been writ ten about 1t, and at times controversies as to very active. While its age is still unknown. and no facts connected with its origin have come down to us, yet within the last few years Egyptianologists have shown that it is noth- ing but a colossal image or portrait of the Ra-Harmachs. God of the Morning. Conqu- eror of Darkness and hence 1t faces the Rising Sun.
 This was recently disclosed by inscriptions discovered upon the walls of a temple which lies underneath and around the Sphinx and the discovery was largely due to Col Ram an American scholar. who has been engaged for several years in excavations there. He has uncovered the foundations of the great stat ue and has brought to light many interesting features which until recently were unknown. The temple surrounding the base was intend- ed for the worship of Harmachis and several chambers hewn in the rock were the tombs of Kings and priests devoted to his worship
 In 1896 Col Ram discovered a stone cap with a sacred asp carved on the forehead which once covered the head of the Sphinx like a royal helmet. and must have added immense ly to its granduer. particularly If 1t was gild- ed as Col Ram believes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-25
Inaxcusable Iniustice.

Dothan Home Journal.
 The Cleveland wing of the Democratic hands to come together on Cleveland any mcre than on Bryan. Why should they insist on Cleveland any more than on Bryan. Why should they insist on Cleve- lands nomination If they really want reunited party?-Roanoke Leader.
 That's 1t. But did you ever see Cleveland man who was willing to re- unite the party? They want cleveland March 10.
 The Roanoke Leader is printed away up in Randolph County. in East Ala bama. and that county was in other days one of the strongholds of Populism and Bryanism. The leader, however, has been regarded as an advocate of sound doctrine and of fraternal feeling among Democrats. But change has come over the spirit of it's dream. Surely 1t must have known that "the Cleveland wing of the Democratic Party in Alabama Cea not insist upon his nomination. Surely it must have known that The Montgomery Advertiser, the most prom inent newspaper friend of MT. Cleveland in Alabama, distinctly said, not very long ago, that it doubted the wisdom of nominating him for the Presidency And surely, again. 1t must have known that The Advertiser also said that If Bryan or Hearst should be nominated at St. Louis 1t would support him. Many-we d. not know how many-CleVeland Dem ocrats agree with The Advertiser. Then. if The Leader wants harmony in the party, what excuse had 1t for so grossly nisrepresenting the Cleveland wing of the Democratic Party in Alabama?"
 As to The Dothan Siftings, we desire to say that It's charge Is not merely un- true, but 1t Is absolutely untrue. Let !t give the name of one reputable Cleve- land Democrat in Alabama. or anywhere e:se, who has said that if he cant gei Cleveland he will not have Olney. Cor, rnan, Parker, or any other Democrat who has been mentioned for the Democratic nomination for President but must have Cleveland, else ne will vote the Repub- hcan ticket for President. If The Sift- ing3 can produce one such Democrat, then 1t will have at least a shadow. but only a shadow of reason for its unjust anu unbrotherly accusation against all Democrats who admire MT. Cleveland.
 The paragraph quoted from The Sift- irGs and others which have since ap- peared in its editorial columns, indicate tha' our neighbor Is thinking of some tEing.-of somebody's boom But We will walt and see. We would suggest though, that every man who defends MT Cleveland does not mean to say that It would be wise to nominate him. nor that h1 will take a Republican if he can't get Cleveland
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-25

honorable, pure. sensible and patriotic gentleman. He has had wide and rather unusual political experience. and is thoroughly grounded Democrat In the Fundamental principles of the faith. He was a popular representative in Congress still more popular as First Assistant Postmaster General. and won the esteem and affection of the Senate and all who came in contact with him when he was a Vice-President. He was elected Vice President on the ticket with MT. Cleve- land in 1892. and was on the ticket with Mir. Bryan In 1900. He Is a Kentuckian by birth, but has long been citizen of Illinois. Rather curious Is the mixture of the blood of the Plymouth fathers and the Southern colonial leaders which he inherits. Among those who landed at Plymouth were some of his ancestors; among those whose names are connected with the Mecklenburg North Carolina) Declaration of Independence were also some of his ancestors; and he has in herited and his life has illustrated the best qualities of all these ancestors. And perhaps still more persuasive and in- fluential. he was so fortunate as to marry a thoroughbred Kentucky lady. who would adorn and grace the White House. We fear that neither the Democratic party nor the American voters are quite up to electing him President.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-25
6c SSip of men
 and nlatterS
outspoken Against Hearst.

The Congressional party who came to Alabama with the body of their former colleague. the late Congressman Thomp- son, were on a sad mission. but they talked some politics. as they met and shook hands with the people. The senti- ment was against Hearst among the Democrats of the Committee. and Rep resentatives Clayton and Bowie both spoke out for unity and harmony, fer the man who can win.
 Why" said MT. Clayton. Cleveland has eliminated himself from the consid- eration of candidates; Bryan has e,imi- mated himself and now I want the people to eliminate Hearst"
 All were united in the opinion that the party could win with a man upon whom all could unite, and who could command the confidence and support of the con servative business interests of the 6oun- try, and they thought further tiplt such man could be easily found.
 Mir. Clayton returned to Washington immediately after the funeral of Colonel Thompson.