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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-22
BURGLARS ARE DARING.
Enter House and Secure $40o Without
 Waking the Inmates.

Columbus, Ga, October H.-(Speelal)- Last night burglars entered the home of l.. W. Skinner, a Muscogee county farmer, and secured from Mrs. Skinner's g dress the keys of her trunk.
 They entered an adjoining room where children were sleeping. opened the trunk and took possession of nearly $400. which had been placed there by Mrs. skinner There is no trace as 10 the identity or the burglars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-22
STRONG PLEA MADE ID THE GOVERNOR Marion Citizens Wanted Respite
 for Jeff Allen EXECUTIVE WAS 0BDURAIE No Statement Was Furnished That There Was New Evidence to Put
 a Different Aspect on
 the Case.
EXECUTIVE WAS OBDURATE

Montgomery, October 21.-(Special)- With the rope around the condemned mans neck and the trap ready to be sprung. ffty-nine citizens of Perry county made last earnest plea to Acting Gov ernor Cunningham at 1:56 o'clock today to respite Jeff Allen for thirty days. The execution was stayed until the message could be delivered at the office of the ex- eeutive in this city. But the appeal fell short of the one particular thing that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-22
Residence Burns in Fayette.

Fayette, October H.-(Special)-Mrs Mary Robertson's residence and contents burned this morning between ID ana Il o'clock. The origin of the fire is un- known. There was no insurance. Mrs. Robertson is one of the oldest and wealth. fest citizens of Fayette.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-22
For AIderman-Fifth Ward.

William R. Gum Is candidate for re- election to the office of alderman from the Fifth ward, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-22
For Aid ,rman-Seventh Ward.

I hereby announce myself a candidate for reelection as alderman from tho Seventh ward. subject to the action of the city democratic primary.
 R. H. TEACH.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-22
"R. M. CUNNINGHAM, Lieutenant and Acting Governor. '
Detsrmined Effort.

Perhaps there has never been a more determined effort in the history of the state to save the life of a negro con- demned to be hung Allen had aroused a great deal of sympathy among the best citizens of the county, and his was, no doubt, the hardest of any of the many pleas received by the acting governor to turn down. He killed another negro five years ago and was convicted and given a death sentence. About a year ago he was recaptured, and in due course of practice was re-sentenced, today being fixed for the execution
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-22
ro, AIdcrman-Ninth Ward.

II. A. stockmar is candidate for re- election to the office of Alderman from inc Ninth ward. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-22

you a peru1a~ nent cure of private troubles and that you may know my guarantee is TO. liable I refeB you with per. mission. to tho First National bank. Alabama National bank, Steiner Broth- CTS b@nkerA Jefferson Coun- ty 9a vim gs hank and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-22

hereby announce myself candidate for alderman from the Seventh ward, sub feet to the action of the city democratic primary. JotlN i+ iAhfN"i'.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-22
ror poIIcF COMMISSION.

hereby announce myself candidate for police commissioner of the city of Birmingham. subject to the action of the democratic primary
 ROBERT H. ALLISON.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-22

am a candidate for Mayor of Birming- hf m. subject to the city democratic pri- mary. CHARLES 5. SIMMONS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-22

To round out your appear ance a suit of our clothes is necessary. They are well made. stylish and good qual- ity. Varley & Bauman. One Price Clothiers, Hatters and Furnishers, 1924 1st ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-22

l hereby announce as a candidate for Mayor of BirmiI ham. subject to the coming city democratic primary.
 M. H. CRITTENDEN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-22

I respectfully announce myself can didate for police commissioner, subject to the democratic primary.
 LICE JOY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-22

JF. Graham Is a candidate for the of- eca of alderman from the Seventh ward, subject to the action of tho democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-22

hereby announce as a candidate for Mayor of Birmingham. subject to the com- ing city democratic primary.
 JOHN w. ONEILL.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-22

I hereby announce as a candidate for mayor of Birmingham. subject to the ac- ton of the democratic primary.
 JOHN C. FORNEY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-22
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR MAYOR.

hereby announce as a candidate for mayor of Birmingham subject to action of city democratic primary.
 GEO. B WARD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-22

am candidate for mayor Of Blrming- ham subject to the action of the city democracy, and solicit the support of my friends and the democrats in general.
 JOHN K. COPELAND.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-22
At the Churches

A successful series of revival services are in progress at the Methodist Episco- pal church The services are being largely attended, and the Rev. MT. Stokes, pastor, is preaching some forcible sermons.
 The Rev. Dr. w E. Foust, pastor of the First Methodist church, will preach at the morning and evening services Sun day.
 At St. Catherine's church the Rev Father Galland will conduct the usual services Sunday.
 The Rev. W. W. Wolfe. pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will preach at the morning and evening services Sum day.
 The Rev. J. A. Hendricks, pastor of the First Baptist church, will preach at the morning and evening services Sunday.
  Springs Fla, boy only thirteen years of age. He was brought back and con- fessed the whole affair. He said there was one watch he wanted and he got it. along with $3S5 in money. He was bound over to the grand jury but will very likely be allowed to go if his mother makes a showing that he will be prop erly dealth with.
 Pushing the Work. Thirty-five miles of the Bay Mfhette and Fort Morgan railroad have been cleared and eleven miles graded. It Is expected that the line will be completed by February This will open one of the best tracts of country in the state and give Bay Minette and Mobile some new and very valuable trade. Work is be- ing pushed and the grading will be done in the shortest possible time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-22
Action of Pardon Board.

Some weeks ago papers were sent to the capitol seeking a communication to life im- prisonment, and the case was carefully looked Into by the pardon board, which recommended that communication be grant ed Auditor Sowell and Attorney General Wilson voting in the affirmative and sec- retary of State McDavid In the negative
 The papers, with the endorsement of the pardon board, were then given to the governor, who was about to leave for St. Louis to meet Mrs. Cunningham and see the exposition. He examined them carefully on the train while on the way to the exposition city, and came to the conclusion that there was no convincing argument presented in favor of interfer- ence, and that no evidence other than what had been considered by the jury in the trial of the case, was contained in the showing made After looking at the mat ter from every standpoint he came to the conclusion that he would not grant the communication, and so wired Private Secre- tary J. Kirk Jackson. MT. Jackson at once informed the attorneys for the negro by wire of the decision of the governor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-22
Then Souah. Respite.

Failing to secure the communication those
 who had interested themselves for the condemned prisoner decided to try for a reprieve for thirty days with the hope of securing new evidence upon which to base a reason for the stay of sentence. The governor, who was still at St. Louis, was requested by telegraph to grant the re-
 prieve, 1t being stated at the same time that new evidence might be secured. Will ing to do everything within his power that was reasonable to give the negro a chance, the governor hurried back from his trip twenty-four hours before he had arranged to return, and met the attorney
 by engagement in the case in his office last night.
 Here the matter was again thrashed
 over. The representative of the condemn
 ed man argued that there should be
 allowed this stay in order that every SUD-
 position of new testimony should be looked into. The governor contended that he could not take new action unless there was some showing that additional testimony would be found. Turning te
 the attorney the executive said: TT you
 will make an affidavit that you know of
 or think you know of new evidence 1T
 favor of the negro I will respite him. This the attorney declined to do. Then, the governor said there Is no reason why should interfere" Speaking of tho
 matter today, the acting governor said
 q wanted to do right in the matter.
 had gone over the evidence In the firs examination and found no reason to in terfere in the sentence of the court. Un'
 less something new was discovered or Q showing was made that it might be dis 1 covered. I could not, in all reason, re- | treat from my former position and gram | the stay"
 No doubt every man in the office of the governor could appreciate the scene being | enacted in Marion while waiting the an. | ewer to the last message and appeal tc | the governor for stay. The court house | and Jail were pictured with party as | sembled in the yard of the latter and tho l condemned man in their midst. As thu 1 time passed no doubt the sheriff watched | the clock and saw the last few minutes | of the legal time limit fitting away | The boy with the message was watched | for, the black cap being held back 1T | order that Allen might get the first sight | of the bearer of what meant to him life I for one more month at least or death by | the throttlng of the moose in few mo- ments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-22
DIR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
 SPECIALIST
 PRIVATE DISEASES,

I gaara.ess
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-12
che barrow G1i011ld
BY MELVIN L. SEVERY
-... Copyright 1904. by Dodd

terrupted, calling her back, HI have
something I have been trying to ask
you for the last hour, but have repeat
eddy put off. I believe your fathers
death to have resulted from poisoning.
You know the result Of the post NOR
tenn inquest. It is necessary to make
an analysis of the poison, if there be
any,, and an absolutely thoro micro
scopic examination of the wound. l.
L regret to pain you-but to do this
properly it will be necessary. to cut
away the wounded portion. Have we
your permission to do so7'
For a moment Gwen did not answer.
She fell upon her knees before her
fathers body and kissed the cold face
passionately. For the first time since
the tragedy she found relief in tears.
When she arose a great change had
come over her. She was very pale and
seized chair for support as she re-
piled to Maitland's question between
the convulsive sobs which she seemed
powerless to check: "I-I have bid
den him goodby. We shall but obey
his command in sparing no pains to
reach the assassin. You-you have my
permission to do anything everything
that may be-necessary to tat end.
IL know you will be as gentle-'
But she could not finish her sentence.
| The futility of gentleness-the realiza-
tion that her father was forever past
all need of tenderness, fell like shroud
about her soul. The awakening / had
| dreaded had come. Her hand fell from
| the chair, she staggered, and would
have fallen to the floor had not Matt
land caught her in his arms.
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To be Continued Next Saturday.
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SYNOPSIS OF PREVIOUS CHAPTERS.

SYNOPSIS OF PREVIOUS CHAPTERS.
The story Is told by John Darrow's family
and keen analyst, has become interested in Gwen
barrow. the daughter, and thru the doctor is
invited to the house. Present also in the eve.
Charles Herne, literary man. Old barrow
betrays some nervousness as they sit In the
SIX nches from I'll the BOTTOM All the doors
are closed. While Gwen Is singing, barrow
springs up, shrieking that he has been stabbed
When fights are brought. no assaiian liant can be
seen. barrow, saying to Gwen: II knew it,
Eemembermyo araptomise!" expires Gwen de-
2 slight abrasion on the old mans throat
Browne starts to call an officer, but Maitland
suggests that no one leave the room until the
detectives come, and servant Is sent Mean
while, Maitland rapidly analyses the three pos
sible theories, natural death, suicide and murder,
clares his belief that barrow died from poison
injected into the blood If murder it must
either have been committed by one of those pres
ent or by someone outside the window. The
abrasion was on the throat, yet barrow sat with
his back to the window and eight feet from it.
Search fails to disclose any weapon and, no one
having left the room, 1t Is evident pres
ent could have been the murderer. Two detec-
tives now arrive, accompanied by NJ. Godin,
only If anyone had heard peculiar swishing
noise. No one had The detectives make a
thoro examination. After all are gone, Gwen
unreservedly puts herself and the case in Matt
lands hands She goes to the Doctors house
and the latter puts In the night at a minute
examination. In loose gravel under the window
he fdns prints made by small blocks of wood
worn someone's feet. The stride shown by
these prints indicates that the person was lame
In the sand Is deep impression of left hand
OF which Maitland takes plaster cast. This
hand had apparently been used. to steady TIT
person. in performing peculiar operation
The nails were bitten except that the little
finger, which was left long. The next morning
the detectives report that Darrow's Investments
had turned out badly and that he had lost all
Ills $4,000 life insurance had recently been In
creased to $50. 900, apparently to provide for hi.
debtors. On this showing the detectives hold Il
to be an evident case of suicide and abandon
work. Maitland questions Gwen closely abou
her fathers habits and their intimate relations
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held his hands clinched until the nails
had worn through the palm and out at
the back Of the hand. He had at one
time maintained for weeks slow fire up
on the top Of his head, keeping the skin
burned to the skull.
When he came wooing Iona, his rigid
asceticism had much relaxed, but he
would still seek to amuse her by driving
knives into his body until she would sick
en- at the blood, condition OF affairs
which, she said, afforded him great en-
joyment. Ragobah was q man of gigan-
tic build and immense physical strength.
His features were heavy and forbidding.
You are familiar with the pictures of Ma
ma Sahib. II had not known this f1end
to have died while beset in swamp, I
should have mistaken Ragobah for HIM.
It was to such a being that Iona was be-
trothed In spite Of the loathing her pa
rents knew she felt for him. She told me
all this one night at our accustomed tryst
on Malabar Hill. We had chosen to
meet here on account Of the beauty of the
place and the seclusion it offered. There,
on bright moonlit nights, with the sea
and the city below me, the Tower OF ST.
lence" In the Parsees' burial plot ablaze
with reflected glory, the majestic banyan
over me rustling gently in the soft sea
breeze, while Iona nestled close beside
me-the exquisite perfume of the luxurt-
ant garden less welcome than the deli
cio,1s fragrance of her breath--hours
fraught with years OF bliss would pass as
IL but pulse-beats. In the world of loSe
the heart is the only true timepiece. On
one or two occasions Iona had thought
she had been followed when coming to
meet me, and she began to conceive a
strange dislike for q little caye-ltke re-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-02-04
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Stock Of the CanVille Creek Oil CO.
The Thousand Treasury of the Canvl Greek
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-09
Bank Officers Elected.

az Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
rectors Of tho Bank OF Chase City met
yesterday. This bank has a branch at
brakes Branch and board OF directors
at that place. who. were present az tnis
meeting. The officers elected for, the
ensuing year were: President, Theo-
derrick e. Roberts. in place OF former
President George A. Endly who declined
a re-electlon First Vice-President ana an
Cashier OF home bank Norman II. VII
liams; Second vice-Presldent, =. s.
jackson. at brakes Branch; Assistant
Cashier at Chase City, Milton s Walker;
Cashier at brakes Branch. William II.
", ~. Wright continues with the bank
Chase city and T. Yeaman at
Eunenbsirg county, was elected director
10 supply a vacancy. The salaries OF az
the employees were Increased. The de-
posits at the home office and q t the
branch bank arc larger than at any time
In their previous history. ",
The following vestrymen were elected
for Saint Johns Episcopal Church: NJ.
il. Hardy, 8. n. Walker, ". n. L.
Nelms. Or. G, G. Taylor and Milton ..
The receipts OF the postoffice at tbs
place up to the first instant were s4,24o.
an Increase of $40 over the previous year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-09
THE FARMERS CLUB.
Gathering at Gloucester Like the
Old Court Day.
Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatch-)

GLOUCESTER COURTHOUSE. VA,
April s-The large attendance at Glouces-
ter Courthouse Monday, tho old County
Court day. more than justified the ex-
pectatons OF the gentlemen who or
ganized the Farmers Club, hoping there
by to aid in tho continuance Of the
monthly gatherings at the county seat,
The discussions on the seed, planting
and cultivation OF corn. vas very instruc-
tive; much disappointment. however. was
expressed at the failure OF the promised
lecture from Mr.. Koiner, who could not
get further than West Point, because OF
some trouble at tho ferry.
Mr. Percval Hicks, OF Mathews. was
elected secretary in place OF Mr.. W. c..
Stubs, resigned, and Mr.. W. G. Ryland,
OF the Middlesex Herald, assistant secrc-
tary In the court green there was the
usual buying and selling, and making and
settling of debts. The oyster carts were
surrounded by their usual customers
the melodious voice of the auctioneer was
heard the patent medicine man was on
hand; the vanders Of cakes, pies and fried
chicken, had their usual rushing trade,
and all the court day scenes We're enact
ed except tho Judge was not on the bench
or the lawyers and jury in tho court
room, and 50 the "day was saved.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-09
CHURCH NOTICES.
BAPTIST.

BAPTIST.
GROVE AVENUE BAPTIST .GHuRCh
Grove Avenue and Beech s,reep-Ray. J., p;
HAWTHORNE, d. D., pastor . Preaching az ~
a, M. and s p. N, by the pastor Sunday
se RfRsT A. BA II Fl + CHURCH CORNER or
twelfth and Rroad Streets -preaeahiIng a. y
IEY' p. D., OF Chicago The service at night
In the interest OF the y, \, 7, Y. \ coralal
N SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH (coFRsMSThiR[
Sixth and Main Streets)-Dr, w. r. !. SMlIii,
pastor-Worship at II a, NJ and SIS - n;
evening theme There Gometh tas End e. IT. the y
Sunday school 0 $50 a. NJ.
LEIGH STREET. BAPTIST CHURCH {GoR;;
ner Twenty-tifth and Leigh Streets, on Broad
street sar lIas3M AsHhf Jones' dRa sss'SSrP
Morning subject. I The Ts;t Of pse'Pls,
s' GRAc,I, s'TTsEET BAPTIST CHURCH, COR
ner Grace and Eoushee streets>.Rey, chAs s;
s.. GARDNER. y. u. pastor. Sunday schoo!
at $50 a. NJ. Preaching by Ne pastor o. y
n and r. NJ prayer meeting WEDNESDAY
CALVARY 1ARTIsT t I, Lar, aRINE, AIsp
mlnister.-1l a. A., "Ths Fatherh9od Of God8i
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-09
UNIVERSITY ALUMNI. .
Tidewater Association to Cele
brate Tefferson's Birthday.
al to The Tines-Dispatch.)

Especial to The T1meS-Dlspatch.)
WEST POINT. VA. April S.-Local
alumni Of University Of Virginia are
making extensive arrangements for the
first annual banquet OF the Underwater
Association, to-be held in West Point in
May, in commemoration Of the birthday
OF Thomas Jefferson. DR.. w. Is. Gate
wood Mr.. T.. II. Edwards and Mr., A.
Julian Bngby form Committee on Ar
irangments.,
Messrs II. I. Lewis and Edwards sold
ona-half Of a lot in the business center
of West Point at public auction this
week for 1925. Mr. Morgan Treat was
the purchaser.
On account Of the State holiday Tues
day, Judge G. T. GARRETT did not open
court at King William Courthouse I'M
til wednesday. Court Is still In session
with prospects OF continuing several days
longer.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Harry Denmead
have issued Invitations to the marriage
OF their daughter Maggie Harvey. to Mr..
Henry G.. Sheppard. of Richmond, on
Wednesday, April Goth, at 5 P. NJ, at
West Point Baptist Church.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-09

IN COTTON.
The Visible Supply Considerably
Shorter Than for Corresponds
ing Week Last Year.
EXPORTS ALSO MUCH LESS.
Difference Between This Year
and Last Nearly Million
Bales.
(By Associated Press.

NEW ORLEANS, April S.-secree1tary
Testers statement Of the worlds yisl-
I BILE supply OF cotton, issued to-day, shows
tho total visible to be 5000 100, against
S,l61, 900 last week; 3,377.774 last year.
OF this total of American cotton Is Lo98'-
100. against .. 900 last week and 2,2o2'-
IA last year and Of all other kinds. IN
Guiding Egypt, Brazil India, ETC., IVY ' W. ~
against 1.056,oe0 last week ana l'-oo'voV
last year.
For the seven months and eight Gays
of the season that have elapsed, the
aggregate Is behind the same days OF last
year 37SCOO, and behind the same Gays
year before last COL 900.
Tho amount brought Into slght during
the mast week has been 7l5 bales,
against l17,4o0 for the same seven days
last year, ana Is, 670 year before last.
The movement srco September lst
shows receipts ut all United States ports
to be G,753. 755, against 7,14o,ST last year.
and Potomac Rivers to Northern mills
and Canada, S70,9o9. against 06O,e5l last
year; interior stocks In excess OF those.
held at the close of tho commercial year
2lO. $40, against 1904 last year; southern
mills takiEgs, 1,4SG,00o, against l,423.o2e
last year. Tho total movement since &C.
September LIST Is 9.2s5.0l3, against 0,664,42
last year.
Foreign exports for the week have been
1914, against 1O33Sl last year. making
tho total thus far for the season 5.e9s,5s''
against 6O2o,204 last year. Tho total
takngs of American mills, North South
and Canada. thus far for the season
hayo been 3,ol5, 10l, against 3,2O9OS4 last
year.
stocks at the seaboard and tho twenty
nine leading Southern interior centers
have decreased during the week 81
bales, against n decrease during tho
corresponding period last season or
5D.sS5.
Including stocks left over at ports ana
interior towns from the last crop, IN the
number of bales brought into sight thus
far from tho new crop. the supply to
date is O.4537lo, against 0,s7959 for tho
Same period last year