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The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-21
BEoHTEL MURDER TRIAL.
Members of Family to Testify for Ac.
 cu.ed mother.

cused Mother.
 Allentown, Pa, Jan. 2o.-The battle of the experts on the blood in the Bechtel trial came to an end this even- ing, and tomorrow every member of the Bechtel family will be placed on the witness stand in an endeavor to prove that the aged mother Is not guilty of being an accessory after the fact in the killing of her daughter Mabel. The de- fense called six experts to-day, and each declared that the biological or Bordet test, the new method for deter mining the difference between human and animal blood, was not standard one, and that it was unreliable. One of the principal witnesses against the Bordet test admitted that he had never made a test by that method. This caused Judge Trexler to instruct the jury to pay no attention to any testi- mony given relative to the Bordet the- ory by witness who is not fully con- versant with the principles of the test. "A man ignorant of a subject is not qualified to testify against it as an ex- pert, ne SHlu, dilu yOu ltAEllJ siS WCih call anybody, even savages, to testify that they knew nothing at all about the biological test"
 The experts called to-day testified that only one of the many articles talk en from the Bechtel home contained human blood, and that was the under vest worn by the girl when she was found dead.
 Before the defense opened it's case to- day the court was asked to instruct the jury to render a verdict of not guilty, because no sufficient evidence had been presented to hold Mrs. Bech- tel, but the court decided that the trial should proceed, Judge Trexler adding that he did not wish at this time to pass upon the merits of the evidence presented.
 Attorney Schaadt, in opening the case for the defense, said that he would prove that all the stains were either from tobacco juice or from Thomas Bechtels dog. He said 1t would also be shown that no member of the Bechtel family had a hand in the killing of Mabel, and that she was murdered away from home.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-21
RUN AWAY TROLLEY CAR.
Five Seriously Hurt and Ten Badly
 Bruised

Pittsburg, Jan. 2o.--Of thirty passen- gers aboard a trolley car which ran away in Rankin tonight five were ser- iolsly hurt and ten others badly bruis- ed and shocked. The seriously hurt are:
 Simon Callahan of Braddock, head crushed and legs broken: will die
 Edward Frazer, Braddock, skull frac- tured. condition critical.
 P. c. Starkle, Williamsburg, head and body cut; critical
 Joseph Scaefelt, Williamsburg. head cut and leg broken: serious.
 Miss Marion McNutt. Wilmerding, face and body cut; serious.
 The car was on the Swissvale and Braddock division os the Pittsburg Railway company, and while descend ing the steep grade on icy tracks got beyond control. After running about thirty yards it jumped curse and plunged over a twenty foot embank- ment. turned completely over and lodg- ed in a snow bank just on the brink of a hill overhanging the Baltimore and Ohio tracks.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-21
Acoounts Absolusely Correct.

Washington, Jan. 20.-The treasury experts who have been Investigating the office of Secretary Edward A. Mosely, of the interstate commerce commission, have made partial re- port. They state that the accounts of the secretary are absolutely correct and are in excellent condition but criticise the method of financial administration in two or three particulars, which, a member of the committeeesaid tonight, do not appear to, be Importance.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-21
ASIATIC LABOR BILL.
Passes Second Reading-opposition
 Premiers Arc criticized.

Pretoria, Jan. 2O.-The Asiatic labor bill passed its second reading before the legislative council to-day. Sir Per- cy Fitzgerald criticised the premiers of the Australian commonwealth and of New Zealand for having cabled the au- thorities here their conviction that it was imperative to prohibit the intro- duction of Chinese labor into the Trans vaal. He said these opinions must be based upon profound ignorance of con- ditions in the Transvaal, that dictation from sister colonies would be disas- trous, and that the example of Aus tralia was not always one for emula tion.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-21
Free Trader Wins.

London. Jan. 20-The bye-election at Gateshead to fill the seat in the house of commons made vacant by the recent death O. Sir William Allan, advanced radical, has resulted in victory for John Johnson. liberal free trader. by a ma jority of 1,205 votes over Lord Morpeth, unionist and tariff reformer.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-21
Niassy-nsne outofa Hundred.

Rochester, Jan. 20.--Harry M. Stew art to-day broke 99 out of 100 targets, thrown from dnknown angles, in com petition for the perpetual challenge diamond medal, emblematic of the Monroe county championship, which title has been held by him since the trophy was first put up. A snowstorm prevailed at the time.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-21
Dust of smithson Here.

New York. Jan. 2o-The steamer Princess Irene, bearing the body of John Smithson was met at o'clock in the lower bay by the United States steamship Dolphin, which accompanied the steamer up the bay.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-21
Asa F. Bushneil,s VIII.

Springfield, Ohio, Jan 3O.-The will of former Governor Asa S. Bushnell was filed this evening for probate. It pro- vides for the distribution of practically all of his estate among his wife and children. The estate is said to amount to nearly seven million dollars.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-21
TO EXCEED GERMAN RECORD.
Plans to sond Tratn Faster Than Ieo
 Miles an Honr.

Schenectady, N. Y.. Jan. 2o.-Plans to equal and possibly exceed the speed record of 120 miles an hour made at Zossen, Germany, some time ago were made this afternoon at a conference between officials and experts represent ing the New York Central railroad and the General Electric company. The tests are to be made on the tracks be- tween this city and Hoffmans, and it is planned to maintain a high rate of speed. If present plans hold, the Gen. tral thus will be engaged to run trains through New York city and on it's su-f burban lines at an unparalleled rate of speed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-21
rhuss Armed .a ssauI.

Seoul, Jan. 2O.-The emperor of Corea has ordered that 700 revolvers and clubs be distributed to the ''peddlars' who are nominally secret police and dan gerous element. Many Americans are leaving Seoul, fearing trouble.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-21
Earthquake In Panama.

Panama, Jan. 20.-A slight earth quake shock of short duration was felt throughout the republic of Panama at about 9:3O this morning. No damage has been reported.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-21
New High Record Mark.

Chicago, Jan. s2o.--May wheat touched a new high mark, 92haA cents, to-day, a net gain for the day of 2A cents and 16 cents higher than the average price last fall.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-21
WARSHIPs' RAGE TO FAR EAST.
Japanese Cruiser Kasaga Leads tho
 Russian Vessels.

Port Said, Jan. 20.-The Russian bat tleships Aurora, the transport orel, the collier Saratoff, and nine torpedo boats, bound for the Far East, have entered the Suez canal.
 Suez, Jan. 2O.-Nine Russian torpedo boat destroyers have arrived here from
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-21
THE HARRINGTON PUBLISHING co

'Mr. Bluebeard" and hired the mem bers of the company.
 Tn other cities" he said, ''we often were annoyed by inspectors who came around during performances to see that the exits were opened"
 Were you ever annoyed by inspec- tors in Chicago?"
 No"
 Chicago, Jan. 2O.-Arthur Hull. leader of the Iroquois Memorial association, announces that he will offer the site of the Iroquois theater for the erection of a memorial to the victims of the fire. MT. Hull refuses to say who authorizes him to make the offer but he declares it is one of the foremost surgeons of the city.
 Eight more churches and several ad- ditional halls were closed to-day by or der of the city building department.
 The Chicago Underwriters associa- ton has approved the scheme suggest ed by the City club that series of practical tests of fire curtains. ventila- tors and sprinklers be held in the Iro- quois theater.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-21

Port Said, bound for the Far East. The Russian transport orel has sailed for the Far East.
 Alden, Arabia, Jan. 2O.-The Japanese arnored cruiser Kasaga sailed from here tonight for the Far East.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-21
TO GUARD FRONTIER.
china 10 send so,OuO Troops Forward
 in Event of War.

Tien Tsin. Ian. 2O.-It is authorita- lively reported here that Yiceroy Yuan Shi-kai has definitely decided to guard the Chi-li-Manchurian border in the event of war between Russia and Japan and that he has arranged to transfer 10000 troops to the frontier.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-21

Shanghai, Jan. 2O.-The viceroys of Nanking and Wu-Chang are sending their best troops to reinforce the army commanded by Yuan-Shi Kai. the vice roy of Chi-n province.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-21

St. Petersburg. Jan. 2O.-The first ex- change of views between the foreign office. viceroy Alexieff and Baron de Rosen. the Russian minister to Japan, on the Japanese reply has not resulted in a definite decision. Consequently Russia's answer probably will be delay ed a little longer than anticipated.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-21
THE IROQUOIS FIRE INQUIRY
MAN WHo REMOVED SKYLIGHTS
 ON STAND.

Endsavor. to Explain Hi. Action and Gets Badly Tangled Up-nIanaser of "Mr. Bluebeard' Gives Testimony Designed to Exonsrats Kiaw and GrIangsr-Mors Churches and Halls Closed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-21
CHANGED THE PARTY RULES
ACTION OF REPUBLTCAN CITY
 CONVENTION.

surprise sprung by colonel uliman Who onsrs subs,isuse Clause Delay ing Action on Mode of Nominating ssna,or.-wants Voters to Have chance to Consider Matter Before Action is Taken.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-21
DISCUSSING JAPAN'S REPLY
DEFINITE DECISION NOT YET
 REACHED.

m.lado's Government Continues to Issue War Orders-Holdlng out for the Integrity of China-British For- eign omcs Informed That Russia is willing to concede Practically All Japan's Demauds-France Declines to Aid Russia in Event of War.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-04

Mr. Earle Burris, who has
been one of the faithful and ac-
commodating attaches of the
Merchants s. Farmers Bank
ever since its establishment sur
renders his place as book keeper
there on the 1st. Of August to
accept the secretaryship of the
Tombigbee Mills, succeeding Mr..
Ben Love who is to engage in the
rope and cordage manufacturing
business.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-04
Progressive Union Meeting.

The directors Of the Progress
i've Union met last Thursday af-
ternoon at the office of the Mer-
chants & Farmers Bank to con-
slider matters of interest before
this organization. The PROPOSE
ton of leading manufacturer of
plows and farming implements
to bring his plant to this city was
presented by Secretary Runnells
and upon motion, Mr.. w. G. Nc
Clure was commissioned to visit
and inspect the plant with view
of giving to the union an opinion
as to the wisdom of recon mend
ing the matter to the Columbus
people. Mr.. Mcclure will leave
on this mission to-day.
The union has under considera-
ton the proposition of a leading
furniture manufactures of the
North who intends bringing his
plant to the South. This matter
was placed before the Columbus
people several months ago and
the owners of the plant would
have been here ere this to make
the offer more definite if it had
not been for illness. They are
expected here in the latter part
of August or early in Septem Der
when Columbus people will hear
more of this enterprise.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-04


Mr.. @. B. Kidder, of this city
and Miss Gertrude Spalding
were married at the residence Of
the bride in Fort Payne. Ala,
Thursday evening. Mr. Kidder
is an employee of T. J. Cady.
plum Der. and his marriage was a
surprise to many of his friends
here. He is a young man who
stands high in the opinion of his
employer and is deserving of the
best wishes Of his friends that
are extended to him. Mr.. and
Mrs. Kidder will make their
home in this city.
The collection which has been
taken for the Methodist Orphans
Home lately burned at Water
Valley now amounts to. $40.
Rev. T. w. Lewis and the stew
ards of the First Methodist
church have worked faithfully
fer this cause and the contribu-
tions as result of their labors
have been liberal. 1t is hoped
that the contribution may be
swelled to 500
THE DISPATCH regrets to note
that Capt. Joe Prowell is critical
ly i'll at his home in the prairie
west of us. He has been Ill some
time and the nature of his mala-
dy leaves little hope that he will
recover. He was very low yes.
tarday and it was feared that the
cad was not far distant.
Mr.. Sid Bluhm left the past
week for Birmingham. Ala.
where. after visit to friends. he
will go TO the World S Fair.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-04
Chief Wakefield To Resign.

Mr.. p. W. Wakefield, chief OF
the Columbus fire department,
has rendered his resignation to
the Council asking to be relieved
on the 1st of September and
earlier If possible. Mr.. Wake
field surrenders his position to
accept his old position with A.
Schwab and the question of his
successor has not yet been de-
termined by the Council.
1t has been suggested that
Officer Munger, who has had
large experience in fire fighting.
will be rendered the place but
with Capt. Hudson s resignation
it is expected that Capt Munger
will again be placed at the head
Of the force. He is man Of
courage and discretion and all of
his friends would be glad to again
see him chief.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-04
Herbine

helps the blood to flow; it afford S
prompt relief from biliousness, indi-
gestion, sick and nervous headaches,
and the over-indulgence IN food and
drink. Herbine acts quickly, a dose
after meals will bring the patient into
a good condition in few days.
G. L. Caldwell, Agt. NJ. K. & 7. r.
r., Checotah, Ind. Ter. writes, April
Is, 1903: Il was sick for over two
years with enlargement of the liver
and spleen. The doctors did me no
good, and | had given up all hope of
being cured, when my druggist advised
me to use Herbine. 1t has made me
sound and well. Soc Sold by
Johnston & Caine.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-04

DR.. c. J. Moffet is a graduate Of
medicine and has as much right to
prescribe for the sick as any physician
and gives to mothers his "Teethina
as the best remedy they can use for
their teething children. 'Teethina !"
aids digestion, regulates the bowels,
overcoInes and counteracts the effects
of the summers heat and makes
teething easy.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-04
Elegant Meats.

[ wish TO sup oily u number OF
the best tables III Colnm bus with
their market meats. All | ask Is
an opportunity 10 servt' you, and
[ can assure y,Dn that [ will give
you the very . est the market af
fords. Send me trial order.
S. M HAIRSTON,
Main Street Meat Market,
4-1O-tf Both Phones.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-04
For Sale.

One 8o-saw Outlet Gin: one GO
saw Pratt Gin. only run one sea
son: one Progress Cotton Press;
ono boiler, 40 h. y. Lot of shaft
ing, pulleys and betting. Will
sell cheap for cash. Call on
or write J. S. BILLUPS, JR.,
Columbus, Miss
or G.. w. MULLINS.
inne5-2m Billups, Miss
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-04
Stop That couqhl

When a cough, tickling or an irri-
tation in the throat makes you fell
uncomfortable, take Ballard s Hore-
hound Syrup. Don't wait until the
disease has gone beyond control.
Mr., and Mrs. J. A. Anderson, 354
West 18th ST., Salt Lake City, Utah,
writes: I'VE think Ballard s Hore-
hound Syrup the best medicine for
coughs and colds. We have used it
for several years; it always gives
immediate relief. is very pleasant and
gives perfect satisfaction. 25c, soc,
Sl.00. Sold by Johnston 81 Game.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-04
The Death Penalty. .

A little thing sometimes results IN
death. Thus q mere scratch. insig-
cuts or puny boils have paid
the death penalty. Il is wise 10 have
Bucklen s Arnica Salve ever handy.
It's the best Salve on earth and will
prevent fatality, when Burns, Sores,
Ulcers and Piles threaten. Only 25c,
al Chapmanl& Mayfield 5 drug store
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-04
For Sale

One short horn bull, five years
old. acclimated. Price SO. APP
plv u. JAS. G. NELSON. 4tW
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-04
Prevented The Nupiials.

Chief Munger was called upon
to stop the course Of two erring
hearts Wednesday morning when
the excursion rolled IN from
Birmingham. Having received a
message from Birmingham re-
questing that young lady and
man be stopped at this place Mr..
Munger with two of the force
were on the ground. Upon the
arrival of the train the officer be
gan a search for a low, heavy set
young lady, dressed in white,
and in the company of a good
looking young man, and in a short
time had located the parties
wanted. They positively denied
their identity. however, stating
that they were cousins. and
threatening Mr.. Munger with
the vengeance of the law if they
were in any way interfered with.
The officers had been advised
that the young people would be
met here by young man by the
name of Alexander and they had
him already in charge. Taking
the three the officers conveyed
them to the Commercial Hotel
where Mayor Gunter was ap-
prised OF their arrival. The
early morning train brought the
father of the young lady who
took her in charge, returning to
Birmingham Wednesday morn
ing. The young lady's name was
Miss Belle Colrad and while but
a child in years was in the city
for the purpose of meeting the
one of her choice, young Alexan-
der. Alexander is a painter who
has been IN the city only a short
while. and also left soon after the
departure of his sweetheart.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-04

panied by Miss Ruth Stockett.
will have a delightful glimpse of
the Southland in visits to New
OrleaLs and Memphis, followed
by a river trip to st. Louis.
With the flight of each week
additions are made to the list of
absentees. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
L. Lewis are ia the East, and
will spend sometime in New
York and other cities nearby.
Mrs. George Banks and children
are with Mrs. Yerger in Mobile
Later they go to Montrose, on
the coast. for a six weeks stay.
Rev. T. w. Lewis has been
granted a leave of absence from
pastoral duties, and with Mrs.
Lewis and r. w. Lewis, Jr, are
in Monteagle for a vacation.
Mrs. Lide, Miss Annie Lide and
Miss Alma Lide, of Birming
ham, are the guests of DR.. Orig
Ter in Crawford. Mrs. julius
Loeb and Miss Anita Loeb are at
Ashville for a summer outing
The Kings Daughters have re-
Gently received a supply of hand :
colored post cards, presenting
the same view of the College as
that pictured upon those of en-
craving like finish. These arts
tic souvenirs have met with a
gratifying sale, and are always
sought after by the strangers
among US.
Miss Elizabeth Wilkinson is now
in Richmond, Va, after spending
the winter and spring in Wash
ington with her brother, Mr.
Walter Wilkinson. Mr.. Wilkin-
son has resigned his position in
the Navy Department in order to
pursue his medical course and
assist in hospital work.
The illness of Mrs. Gid. D.
Harris brings sincere regret to
countless friends by whom she
is beloved, and whose earnest
wishes for a speedy recovery at
tend her. Mrs. William States
Jacobs of Nashville, and DIR. Gid
D. Harris, of Indianola, are at
her bedside.
Mrs. Hunter Walker, Miss Net
tie Walker and little Sallie Will
Walker left Wednesday for Stat
ford Springs, where it is hoped
the change will be beneficial to
little Miss Walker after a siege
of typhoid fever.
Miss Marie Tucker leaves soon
for Fulton, Mo-, to be the guest
of her cousin. Miss Ada Tucker.
Miss Belle Stockett will also
be an early leave taker. Miss
Stocket goes for an extended
visit to Texas.
Col. and Mrs. II. M. Waddell
with their bright little sons,
Marsden and Hugh, leave this
week for the st. Louis Exposi-
ton. Mrs. E. B. Waddell will
be at the Hillside Inn until their
return.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Carter
will occupy one of the Bell cot
tages on College street after the
first of September. Mr.. and
Mrs. Homer Kennedy will reside
at the old Goodwin home.
Mrs. It. e. Franklin is home
from Birmingham, whittier she
was called by the critical illness
of Mrs. John S. White. whose
convalescence it is pleasant to
note.
Miss Anne Louise Lee enter
tanned informally at lovely card
party Thursday morning IN
honor of an admired visitor,
Miss Yonge of Columb bus, Geor-
gia.
Mr.. Howard Teasdale will
probably leave within the next
fortnight for Hot Springs to be
treated for a severe and long,
continued attack of rheumatism.
Miss Lizzette Nelson, Miss
Anne Green and Miss Mary Bill
lups are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Willis Garth at their coun-
try place, Prairie View
DR.. and Mrs. w. r. Mckinley
will be with Mrs. w. W. Humph-
ries until the completion of their
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-04
ShinaIes For Sale

Cvpress shingles of all grades
Tor sale. For price write 10
Il. Il. HALBERT,
Columbus, Miss
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-04

~
Ny Leader This Morning

The Howard Home on the Highlands Inn
mediately west of the Kaye home. Owner has
recently overhauled this place spending over $500
in Improvements. Seven room house with bath,
closet and sewerage, city water, cement walks in
yard. One square of ground one acre in garden,
one acre in native forest orchard, barn, cabins out
houses, etc. Owner will reside at his place in
country and will sacrifice. The place will be on
the Car Line if it makes the Highland loop. A
REAL and GENUINE BARGAIN
is offered in this property. you interested see
me.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-11-25
Not For Fashions sake.

The criminal law of England was
formerly marked by discriminating
severity Theft Of an article valued
above 10 shillings WAS punished with
death. In writing about Sweet Hamp-
stead and lis Associations" Mrs. White
records II pleasant thing of Lord Mans
field. who. as n rule, leaned to the side
of mercy
1t was Lord Mansfield who directed
a jury to find Il stolen trinket less in
value than 10 shiIlings in order that
the thief might escape capital punish
ment To his the jewcler who prose
cuted demrrred. asserting that the fash
ion Of the thing had cost him twice
that money.
'Gcntlemen.' replied the judge, will:
grave sOlemnity. I'VE ourselves stanc
in need of mercy. Let us not hang II
mar for the fashions slke.'