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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-11
FOR
 STATESBORO OFFICER
LIEUTENAN M'lNTYRE CHANGES HIS TESTIMONY SAYING CAP TAIN HITCH WOULD NOT PER- MT HIM TO SHOOT.

Savannah, Ga, October 10.-The court martial ordered by Governor Terrell to try Captain Robert M Hitch and other officers of the Georgia state troops on charges of incompetency and dereliction of duty in connection with the States boro lynching and incineration of two negro prisoners began it's sitting here this morning.
 The proceedings are being held in pub lie. Col. Clifford L. Anderson of Atlanta is president of l--e court. The charges against Captain Hitch who was in com mand of the troops at Statesooro were taken up first. Colonel Toomer of Way cross representing Captain Hitch moved that the charges be quashed on the ground of incompleteness, indirectness and irrei- evancy The motion vas denied cap tain Hitch entered a plea of not guilty to every charge. The names of some iiley witnesses were called and they were ordered sequestered.
 Liutenant Colonel Grayson testiiieo with respect to the orders under WHICH the militia went to Statesporo' tenant A. J. Fulton who went With tie troops to Statesboro. testified ttnat the orders to the men prior to the attack on the militia were that the soldiers were not to shoot. even if attacked, such were the specific orders from the commanders. Lieutenant Mcintyre was on the stand Tn the afternoon. He stated that at one time he asked Captain Hitch for permis- sion to shoot and was denied nm. lieutenant Mcintyre said that when he imnortuned Captain Hitch to let him fol- low the mob anu that officer refused he stripped off his coat and declared that he would belong to no such organiza- ton, and told Captain Hitch to accept his resignation.
 Colonel Toomer asked Mcintyre if he had not testified at the court of inquiry that Captain Hitch had said in answer to his request to let him shoot Jimmie. you can do as you please. He answered in the affirmative.
 Then why do you change your testi- mony now?"
 Because" and the witness faced the court. "I did not feel that I was com pelled to tell it then; in fact was try ing to shield Captain Hitch as well as I could. He was my superior officer But in a court martial 1t is different"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-11
The Besieged City of Mukden,

Charles Johnson in Harper's Weekly.
 Mukden is a series of three concentric squares. The outer, v'ith a wall of clay, encloses the suburbs, and Is three miles each way. The second is Tai-tsong's city, and is the original -danchu capital. It's walls, of stone and brick, crenelated and buttressed like the walls of Peking, are mile each way. The third and inner most square is the old Manchu palace. The retreating Russians and the ad- vancing Japanese, after crossing the Hun river, some two miles south of the su- burbs, were appraised of their nearness to Mukden by lofty pagoda, which stands at the point where the road enters the outskirts of the town If they had found the roads from Liao Yang heavy going, those within the city were not much better though the Russians, dur ing their years of occupation. did some thing to abate the streams of ill., smelling liquid mud, dotted with islands of refuse, which formerly did duty as streets in Liao-Yang and Mukden. Be- fore entering the city, the hurrying troops were greeted by a charming sight; the Manchu par before the south ern gate. with it's splendid pines, it's flow ering shrubs, it's Chinese pagodas and Manchu memorial temples, all gorgeous ly decorated with many colored glazed tiles This park with those at the tombs of Nurhachu and Tai-tsong, give Mukden A singular charm, making it quite unlike the ordinary city of the Chinese Empire. Mukden has many beautiful buildings os most varied styles. Chief among them is the imperial palace, Tn it's sacred en- closure at the centre of the town, cor responding to the orbidden City of Picking. The palace is covered with glaz- ed tiles. colored yellow, the imperial hue everywhere in China.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-11
WONDERFUL GIFTS
Are Possessed by Prof Weber, German Ciairvoyanf
 and ASfrOI0geE

Prof Anton Weber the celebrated German clairvoyant and astrologer, is now located at Hotel Morris. He is a very genial gentleman, and is here for the purpose of giving readings. His work is so wonderful that he ranks among the greatest men in his particu- lar class. He rot only answers sim pie questions as to birth, dates and names, but he solves difficult problems and makes clear many troubles.
 A reporter for The Age-Herald was given a reading this morning by the professor and it does not matter what the professor told him.
 There were revelations which fairly challenged hum1l comprehension The curtain was torn aside so abruptly that it required considerable time to get the pulse back to the normal. As a test the proIessor will tell one his mothers name, the day of the month ana the year when one was born, where one has been employed in the past, the subject that may be preying upon ones m:Ad, the name of the lady or gentleman in whom one may be particularly interested and many other facts that are equally as interesting.
 Prof. Weber will remain in Birming- ham for some time, and already he has received more visitors than he is able to consult with, a number being present when the reporter called this morning. People who consult with him are astounued with the celerity and correctness of the replies, while he has many recommendations to show that come from people who have prof ited by the advice he has given them.
 Ladies ne~I feel no hesitancy in visiting Prof. Weber, as Madam Weber meets all caners in the reception par Tor Hours 9:30 a. m. to z D. m, daily and Sunda. S, at Hotel Morris, neat union depo., rooms IA and Is, one flight, ladies' entrance or take eleya- tor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-11
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
An Additional Teacher to Be Em-
 ployed at Thomas.

At the regular monthly meeting of the board of education held yesterday a res- olution was adopted authorizing Super intendent Phillips to employ an additional teacher for Thomas colored school at salary not to exceed S35 month, and to use the Presbyterian Mission building nearby to accommodate the overflow of pupils.
 A resolution was adopted instructing the special committee in charge of the erection of the new school buildings to sell at public outcry, with the consent of the city council. the frame buildings now standing on the new high school lot.
 letter was read from w. w. Garrett, who lives just outside of the city and in a strip of territory which by oversight was not included in any school district, asking for a concession in the matter of tuition for five children whom he is sending to the Birmingham schools. In view of the peculiar circumstances surrounding the case, the request was granted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-11
TICKET IS NAMED
 BY ENSLEY CLUB
GOOD GOVERNMENT CLUB DE- ClDES ON CANDIDATES FOR BOARD OF ALDERMEN-MEET ING WAS LIVELY.

Ensley, October 1O.-(special) )-In an in- teresting and lively meeting tonight at the old Presbyterian church building, the Good Government club placed an alder manic ticket which will bear it's official endorsement in the municipal primary November 9. A campaign committee was also appointed and the club by its action tonight has started the city political ball to rolling in earnest.
 The ticket endorsed tonight was as fol- lows First ward Lee Cowart and Frank Thompson; Second ward J. l.. Brierton and Dr. w. W. McTyiere, Third ward, Ed Keenan and J. W. Clayton: Fourth ward, George R. Byrum and J. D. Brown; Fifth ward, J. C Williams and John H. Bur- gin.
 The report of the committee, appointed several weeks ago. was first voted down. then adopted in part, and finally another committee was appointed to nominate all dermen for the Fifth ward.
 The committee through its chairman, made it's report. endorsing a full alder manic ticket. On motion the report was turned down. A motion that the aldermen be voted for separately was lost. The club after some discussion then decided to ldhe up ihe report ol tne coiiiHittce by wards. The first four wards carried as was recommended by the committee. The hitch came when the Fifth ward was submitted. The committee recommended that F. O. Harris and II. c. Russell be en- dorsed from that ward, which was voted down by the club.
 A committee of three was then named to recommend two candidates from that ward. After conference the commmttee made a renOrt recommending that T. C. Williams and John A. Burgin be en- dorsed as candidates for aldermen from the Fifth ward. The report was adopted.
 Several speeches were made after the business was disposed of and the meet ing marked by considerable en- thusiasm. Those making speeches were President L. P. Guy, Lee Cowart and T. A. Cohn.
 Lee Cowart was appointed chairman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-11
At Ne. York.

New York, october 10-Collector Jessup, at to 1, won the Westchester handicap, 61b furlongs of the Withers mile, at Nor ris park today. Wotan, the split favorite with Leonidas, was second, and New York third. Lady Uncas made the pace Collector Jessup, who took the lead and won by head.
 Track heavy; summary:
 First race, selling last six furlongs of the Withers mile-Geranium, 9S (W. Da- vis), 8 to 5, won King Pepper. 30 Ora vers), to l. second; Old England. 107 (Crimmins), 10 to 1, third Time, 1:141s.
 Second race. last five and a half fur longs of Eclipse course-My Opia, 109 GHildebrand) to 2, won; Campo, 109 (Shaw). 8 to l, second; My Buela, 109 CTravers) IS to D. third. Time 1 :os.
 Third race, the Withers mile-Alan-a- Dale, 112 Nyne), to 20, won; Jocund, 107 (oNeiD, to 1, second; The Lady Rohe- sia, 104 CIldebrand), F to l, third. Time, :41s4
 Fourth race, last six and a half furlongs of the Withers mile-Oro, 112 Redfern), 30 to l. won; Navajo, 112 (ONeiD. to 5, second; Yeoman, 112 (Odom). 3 to 1, third. Time, :23A
 Fifth race, the Westchester handicap last six and half furlongs of the With CTS mile-Collector Jessup 112 (Odom) 6 to 1, won Wotan, 97 (Travers), to 1, second; New York. 93 (Spering). 30 to |, third. Time, 1:21A.
 Sixth race, mile and three-sixteenths, Withers course-James F. 9s (Cochran)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-11
At Chicago.

Chicago, October 10-king Ellsworth was made the successful medium of a coup in the Owners handicap, the feature at Worth today. Prince Silver Wings was made the favorite, but the best he could do was to secure second place. neck be- hind the winner Ethelyne was third King Ellsworth opened at to 1 in the betting and at post time had been backed down to 5 to l. The weather was warm and the track good. Summary:
 First race, six furlongs-Burning Glass, 112 CTruebilD, 9 to 1, won; Tam OShanter, no (NicoD, 8 to 1, second; Federal llO (McIntyre), 10 to 1, third. Time, :15
 Second race, mile and sixteenth-Little le Wally, 97 (NieoD. to l, won; King Court 104 (J. Foley), to l. second; Arab 90 (Shaver), to 1, third. Time, 1:5O 2-5.
 Third race, six furlongs-Frontenac, lOl c. Foley), 5 to 2 won; Mad Mullah l09 (NicoD, 16 to 5, second; Good Cheer, lO9 (Mnder), to 1, third. Time 1:14.
 Fourth race, owners handicap, mile King Ellsworth 95 tSeamster), to l, won; Prince Silver Wings, l03 (NicoD, S to 5, second; Ethelyne, 9S (Harris)' 10 1, third. Time, 1:42
 Fifth race, mile and a sixteenth-Carat, 1O4 CNicoD, to 1, won; D. L. Moore, lOl (Seamster), to 1, second; Aggie Lewis sl (Shaver), to g. third. Time, 1:49 1-5.
 Sixth race, five and one-half furlongs- Colonel Ruppert, 105 (Nicol), 12 to l, won; Exalted, no CTruebiD, 8 to 1. second; Regale, 1l2 (Helgesen), to 1, third. Time. .0S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-11
Ends Spirited Fight.

Chicago, October 1O.-With the closing of the playing season in the American league today, ended one of the most spirited fights in the history of the game for the championship of the league. For over a month Boston, last years champions, New York and Chicago have been fight ing for first place with only a few points separating them at any time during that period
 In the final test, however Boston came off victorious and won the pennant, finish ing points ahead of New York. Boston's nearest opponent Boston finished the sea- son with a percentage of .617 and New York with 609. Chicago secured third po- sition, 31 points behind New York Then came Cleveland with but points less than Chicago. Philadelphia Is fifth with percentage of .536. Then comes St. Louis with a standing of .42S Detroit .40S, and Washington last with standing of but
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-11
NOTED CRIMINAL CAUGHT.
Estimated By Officers That Mexican
 Has Killed Twenty People.

Mexico City. October 10,-Julio Cortez, notorious criminal, who for several years has terrorized residents of the states of Hidalgo and Puebla, has been apprehended here. His first murder was committed in Pacheca, where he killed the son of former Governor Veravertorio.
 He then became fugitive from justice. In Puebla he murdered policeman and fleeing to the interior of the state, is said to have killed other persons. In all the police estimate that he has killed twenty people. He will be returned to Puebla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-11
Cured of Asthma
After 3S years of Suffering.

It will be gratifying to Asthmatic readers to learn that an absolute cure has at last been discovered by pr. Schiffmann. That tho remedy is an effectual one can
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 Send 2c stampto Dr. R. chiifmann, Box 69l
 St. Paul, Minn., for free sample package
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-11
Excurslonists Golnq to Mexico.

Mexico Cit, October 10.-Some time in December more than 1000 excursionists will arrive in the city in charge of O. B. Lones a member of the Ottawa Institute of Science in the United States. The party will visit Vera Cruz and Oaxaea Among them will be several Milwaukee capitalists, who intend to acquire land in the tropics soon for rubber culture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-11
Hard Luck.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Hes written a historical play called The Fall of Port Arthur 'Why doesn't he put it on?" He can't"
 ''It isn't done" Why doesn't he finish itY" He can't"
 Why not?" Because Port Arthur hasn't fallen"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-11
Personal and General.

Miss Lilie Edmundson. who has been the charming guest of Miss Shortridge on Palmer Terrace for the past few days. returned today to her home at North Birmingham.
 MT. James l.. Ray of Atlanta was in the city today looking after business in- terests
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-11
STOLEN

From in front of Mascott Sa- loon, 2l6 2lst st. last night, black mare and phaeton. Weight of marc about 1900 pounds: is black with small white spot under saddle; has two small scratches on right hip; is 6 years old. Phaeton is black with blue shafts and white stripped; heavy har- ness, rubber mounted. A liberal reward will be paid for return to c. Von Camp, 216 2lSt street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-11
Neuro Killed.

Lewis Brown, a coored miner. was in- stantly killed this morning by being run over by train of cars in mine No. 3 of the Pratt division. Both his legs were cut off and his body badly mangled. Brown, 1t appears. was standing on the track and did not hear the train of empty cars until t was too late.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-11
Home Run Wins Game.

St Louis, Mo. october 10.-A home run by Grady of the St. Louis Nationals In the tenth inning today won the first of the series of seven games to be played by the St. Louis National and American League teams for the championship of the city. The score was to 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-11
Speed.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 I'd like to show you copy of the work I'm selling" said the agent. Tt is something that interests every human being-'How to Live a Hundred Years''
 I've no use for it," said Gayboy, ''un- less it tells how to live a hundred years in ten years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-11
Doinq His Share.

From Town Topics.
 Shea (between sips)-Phwy don't yez hoy a bargain day. Moike. an mark down Everything in the house?
 Sullivan (producing s,ate)-Mar'rk down. is 1t? Begorra iv Oi do much more mar-rkin down Oll be in the poorhouse that makes two sivinty-foive yez owe me-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-11
Game Ends In Tie.

Cleveland, October 10.-The first post series game of the season between the Cleveland Americans and Pittsburg Ma tionals today ended in tic, the game be- ing called on account of rain while Pitts burg was at the bat in the sixth with the score to 2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-11
A Timely Gag.
rom the Philadelphia Press.

From the Philadelphia Press. Coakley-Well. they say time is money and
 Joakley-Yes, and did you hear the lat est? They've arresI-l the secretary of a big corporation. for?
 Joakley-For keeping the minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-11
REDWOOD WINS THE WALNUT FARM CUP lime Was Slower Than That
 of Billy Buck WINNER PLAYED AT 4 10 l Collector Jessup, at is to 1, Takes the Westchester Handicap at Morris
 Park-other Results in the
 Racing World.
WINNER PLAYED AT 4 10 l

Lexington. Ky, October 10.-The great Walnut farm cup worth 5000, donated by C. H. L. Hardness was won in the sixth heat by Redwood, to l starter. The nrst four heats of the race were taken by John Mac, Redwood Hall Fry and Lady Patchen. respectively. The next two heats and the race was won by Red wood. Angioa sold favorte in the pools with Hall Friy second choice, but Angi- ola was never able to win heat and with Direct View, was ruled out in the fifth. The best time made was 2:o9s4, two seconds slower than the record time made by Billy Buck last year
 The 2:16 class for trotters was unfnish- ed on account of darkness. The horses scored for five minutes before the judges sent them to their stable. Mainland, the favorite had won two heats and Willard Sanders two. Hudson, driving Mainland protested vigorously against going back to the stable, declaring they had chance to finish the race before sundown. The race will be run tomorrow.
 The 2:12 class pacing was won In three straight heats by The Broncho. The first two heats were made in 2:07A. The Broncho was driven by Charles Dean. The horse and driver were suspended for a year last week, but were subsequently reinstated on the assertion by Dean that The Broncho could not pace better than 2:11. Summ9ry:
 The Walnut farm cup purse 5000 for 2:15 class trotting, In heats Red wood, b g. by l,orwood
 tBenyon ...... 5 Hal Fry, b g, (Foote).... 6 2 2 Lady Patchen, m, CEc-
 kerr ........ John Mac. b g. (Geers).. 5 5 6 4
 Direct View, Angiola Bonner and Jolly Bachelor started. Time 210; 2:101a; 2:09A i; 2:11; 2:121s 2:12A.
 PIP class pacing, purse, 5000, In 5: The Broncho, m. by Storm
 Cliff Dean) .... ... .... ...... 1 Tllie Saal, b m, CWylie) ........2 Don H., TO g, (Valentine) ........ 5
 Miss Georgia. Roland Reed, Ola Wilkes and Austin Burns started. Time 2.07A; 2:O7A; 2:1OA.
 2:16 class trotting. purse. s1000 In 5 heats, (unfinished)
 Mainland, br h, by Actell OHud-
 son) .... .... .... ........ -. l Willard Sanders, b 2, (Merri-
 field .......... Bell c, br m, OIigbee) -.
 Free Silver, --iss Kinney, Altonette, Circus Girl and Cologne D., started. Time 2;14h; PIP; 2:11%; 2:12A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-11
Dancer.

From the Detroit Free Press.
 He--I never speak unless I have some thing worth saying.
 She-Aren't you afraid of losing your command of language?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-11

Commencing Monday, Oct. 10th, South Bessemer cars will turn in 2Oth St. instead of 2lst. St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-11

of the campaign committee and empow- cred to appoint members of the commit tee as he sees fit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-11

to l, won; Africander, 121 (Odom), to ?, second; Ormonde's Right, 112 Oyne), IS to D. third. Time, 2:02l2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-11
BOSTON TAXES THE COVETED PENNANT Vanquishes New York After a
 Hot Contest HAS BEEN A GREAT RACE Wild Pitch By chesbro at Critical Point Let In the Run That Gave
 Victory to the New
 Englanders.
HAS BEEN A GREAT RACE

New York. October 1O.-Boston van quished New York on the baseball field here today, winning the American league championship pennant for the second time. It was a sensational finish to a thrilling struggle which has been going on for several months. During the last two months these teams have been see saving in the lead for the championship, and the fact that the issue narrowed down to the outcome of today's double header on the Washington Heights grounds. demonstrates how close the bat tie was. In order to win the pennant, Griffith's New Workers required two vic tories today, while Boston needed only one. At the end of the fifth inning, the local men seemed to have the first game well in hand as they had scored two runs.
 In the seventh inning, bad throw by Williams to the plate allowed LaChance and Ferris to cross the plate, and tie the score for Boston. Each side being equal, things went smoothly until the first half or the ninth when Criger reach ed first safely on an infeld hit. Dineen advanced him to second by a sacrifice. and Chesbro losing control at this critical stage, made a wild pitch, the ball hitting the press stand, while Criger was running in with the winning tally. New York failed to tic in their half of the ninth, and the pennant went to the New Eng land team by score of to 2.
 Puttman and Winter was the opposing pitchers in the final game, which went the full nine innings without run be- ing scored A wild throw by LaChance gave the game to New York in the tenth Attendance 2S5S4. Scores:
 First Game
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-11
Even Break at Washington.

Washington, October 10.-The season closed in this city today with a double header between Washington and Phila- delphia, the visitors winning the first and the locals the second. The second game was called at the end of four and half innings by agreement of the captains. At tendance, 2,O0O. Scores
 First game R.H.E Philadelphia ...... ..... .000 800 200- ' Ii Washington ....... zee. .0O0 GOO 312- 13 Batteries-Hughes and Clarke; Apple gate and Noonan.
 Second game E. Washington .... .............30 300 1%-4 5 0
  Batteries-Wofe and Kittredge; Wad- dell and Noonan. Time, 50 minutes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-03-22
AN OFFICIAL DOCUMENT ISSUED TO DEMONSTRATE THAT
RUSSIA ACTED TREAcHERousLV AND WAS ONLY PLAY.
ING FOR TIME WHEN JAPAN STRUCK THE FIRST BLOW

sought by military preponderanee Go
force japan into submission.
'"rhe military activity u Russia hc-
came from the latter part Of January
Co tho beginning ~ February ntill fur
thor intensified ON January Il about
two batt8llouH ~ infantry aud de-
tachmuut Of cavalry were dispatched
from Port Arthur and nainy t. tho
northern frontier 81 Korea. and on
the 18th Of the Same month an order
Go prepare Ter war was given by Ad-
miral Alrxirff 10 the forces witch
were stationed In the vicinity Of the
Yalus and on the tst OF February. the
commander at Nladlvontok under or
dcfa FROM his government. requested
the Japanese commercial agent az that
port that as state 81 Siege misht
az any moment be proclaimed there.
he would make his nationals prepare
10 withdraw % khaharovnk At Port
Arthur all the powerful warnhipa. rS.
crpt a hattirahip then under repair,
steamed into the open sea. while
troops advanced Ia large forces from
Lao Vans towards tho Yaiu.
'Who can then say that Russia had
no warlika Intentions. or that she was
unprcpafed Tor war; Japan seeiug
that the situation had become 80 crit
icai that it admitted % no further de.
lay. was compelled 20 break eff tho
abortiyo negotiations and decided 20