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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
MONSTER WILD CAT.
Choked to Death By Cincinnati Man
 Who Can Throw Stones.

From the Jackson (Ky) Hustler.
 thrilling story of an adventure with wild cat had by a Cincinnati drummer comes from the region of country lying between Torrent and Zachariah a small commercial center of two or three stores. zachariah Is reached from Tor rent by two routes. one being the wagon road which compasses a distance of three miles between the two points, while the other route Is pathway which mean ders through a Gensely wooded and rocky ravine to Zachariah and is a much shor- ter cut to that place
 Just at dusk a few days since a Cin- cinnati travelling salesman, MT. H. L.. Reynolds, resolved to make the hazar- dous trip from Torrent to Zachariah through the ravlnes and return the next morning. He had reached the point where the path ascends a steep place and descends to the ravine again. Here he heard coming from dense mass of undergrowth a series of growls, and, talk ing in the situation at once, he summon ed his skill as a stone thrower, and stopping down gathered a stone as large as his fist with which to make a fight He stood motionless for developments while the animals growls became louder and 1t seemed to be approaching nearer to him. He bent over slightly and, peer
 
 tected the monsters fiery eyes. The wild cat was only five feet from him and crouching to make a spring at him. As quick as lightning almost the salesman hurled the stone at the glaring eyes with all his might, and then a terrible, scream rent the air which was reverberated by the tall cliffs on either side of him. The animals was stunned but not dead, and then the salesman sprang Into the brush, and adu bxrt he applied grip which soon brought the fierce beasts career to a close. He was monster, measuring, MT. Reynolds said six feet from the tip of the nose to the tip of the tail. He shipped the animal to Cincinnati the next day, where it will be stuffed by a taxidermist
 MT. Reynolds has been travelling in the mountains for many years, and he said he never felt more grateful to the moun- taineers for teaching him to become skill ed and accurate in throwing stones, which pastime he often indulged in with them while stopping at their homes during his long and hazard ous tours through this region It Is not generally known by the outside world that the Kentucky noun taineer, are the most expert people in the world at throwing stones. as well as the use of the rifle and there are extant many interesting and true accounts of their performances In this line of sport Old Uncle Ike Terry of Breathitt, and now past so. once killed an OK by the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
NEWS OF MERIDIAN.
Preliminary Trial of Henry shotts
 Takes Place at Dekalb.

Meridian Miss, June 23.-(Special. Dis trict Attorney J. M. Currie has returned from Kemper countey where he attended the examining trial of Henry A. Shotts charged with shooting at Ross Legette and his brother, Mansun, about ten days ago. The trial took place at DeKalb and lasted two days.
 MT. Curry says that the court after hearing all the evidence in the case bound MT. Shotts over in the sum of $750 to ap- pear before the grand jury at the next term of court. The prosecutors, Ross and Mansun Legette, swore to two shots be- ing fired that night, one while they were in bed, and other after they jumped up.
 Mrs. M. B. Dement,, wife of Charles P. Dement. editor and manager of the Meridian Star, died this morning about It o'clock after a lingering illness of several months, she was AS years of age and leaves a husband and large family Her death was occasioned by a disorder of the stomach. She was q most estimable woman, a member of the Methodist church, and is mourned by her large cir ole of relatives and friends. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon with ini erment in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
FEELING AGAINST FOREIGNERS.
Causes Attack on French Minister at
 Port au Prince.

Port au Prince, June 23.-The attack on the French minister, here M. DePrez. who was struck by stone yesterday thrown by one of the guards on duty at the palace, was the outcome of the feel ing among the population and the gov- ernment, against foreigners, the natives desiring to hold them responsible for the wretched financial situation of Hayti.
 The proceedings against the French and German officials of the national bank charged with participation in the issue of $2OO.OOo in fraudulent securities early in 1903 have not been ended. Some of the officials are still in prison and others have sought safety in flight Persons prom inently connected with the national bank have been protesting against the long detention in prison of officials who are under charges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
DEMOCRATS IN CONVENTION.
North Carolina Delegates Have Not
 Yet Nominated Governor.

Raleigh, N. C., June 23.-The democratic state convention was called to order at Greensboro at noon today by State Chair man F. M. Simmons. John II Small was made temporary chairman and the con- vention proceeded to business. First came an address by Governor Aycock, con- trasting the state under the democratic and republican regime. R. A. Daughton of Allegheny being elected chairman, nom- mating speeches were in order, and the friends of the four gubernatorial candi- dates presented the claims of Turner, Glenn. Stedmann and Davidson After seconding speeches the convention. pos- sibly the most largely attended that was ever held in the state, adjourned at o'clock until the night session.
 At the night session the voting for gov- ernor began. The roll call on the first ballot for governor was concluded at 11:20.
 The four men in the race for the gov ernorship are Maj. c. M. Stedman, B. R. Glenn, Gen. Theo F. Davidson and W. D. Turner, lieutenant governor of the state. The vote follows:
 Glenn, 552; stedman. 4ls; Turner, 11s; Davidson, 17S; Daughton, B.
 no changes.
 The second ballot has just been com pleted, resulting as follows:
 Glenn, 570 49; Stedmann, 419.. .42; Turner, 11s20; Davidson, 14O.7; Danghton, 8.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
DILLINGHAM; GETS CREDIT.
State Department Gives Out Details
 of Settlement With San Domingo.

Washington, June .-seml-offcial ad- vices received at the state depart ment give in detail the negotiations by which peace was accomplished in San Domingo. Much credit Is given Captain Dillingham; of the Detroit for the ser vices he rendered while there. The agree ment entered into with the revolutionists provides
 | The authority of the government will be recognized and the revolutionists will submit to'its orders
 ?. They will deliver up all their arms, retaining only 150 rifles for policing
 3. The government guarantees them their lives and property and will not per secute them for the part they have taken in the revolution.
 1. The government will pay the debts and expenses made by the revolution af- ter examining and finding the accounts are correct
 D. The government agrees that the mili- tary authorities of the various districts shall be residents of their own district
 g. The government gives them 5000 to pay off their troops
 The writer says that he feels sure i've can now expect peace .or a long time and that the Morales government will consol- idate the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
Personal and General.

Last night at the pavilion took place the concert for the benefit of the Frank Pettus Field artillery and a great suc- cess it was in every way There was a large crowd in attendance and more than a hundred dollars net was realized for the battery. The Frank Pettus battery has the distinction of having attended three annual encampments and never had single member in the squadron guard house
 Last night at the home of the bride in Fairland was married Miss Miriam Dunk lin to MT. James Cabiness. the ceremony being performed by Rev. J. D, Ray of the Second Baptist church of this city.
 Hon. R. R. Poole commissioner of agri- culture of Ala bama was visitor to Sell ma today.
 The city court of Selma will reconvene tomorrow and the cases set for trial are those of Bessie Harrison, charged with killing a negro at Tyler. and Wilson Smith, charged with killing Naoh alias Norah Morgan near Eleanor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
DEGREES AT CORNELL.
President Schurman Has No Patience
 With Deliberate Bachelor.

Ithaca, N. Y, June 23.-At the thirtysixth annual commencement of Cornell, degrees were conferred as fol lows: Arts, 296 law ,49; agriculture, h i; veterinary medicine, 16; forestry, g.; architecture, 4; civil engineering, 37; mechanical engineering, IA. President Schurman, in his address to the gradu- ates, said, among other things:
 q have no patience with the college graduate who deliberately elects bach elorhood, whose social circle is the club, and whose religion is a refined and fastidious epicureanism It would not be worth while maintaining col leges and universities for the produc- ton of froth like that. The family is the germinal principle of our nation, and the soul of our civilization; it were treason in our educated young men to shirlx the primary duty of bread win ners."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Rail-
 rnad CompanY-"The New Way"


 The undeveloped resources along the Mobile. Jackson and Kansas City rail- road are perhaps superior to those of any other railroad in the south; the timber is nra ctically inexhaustble consisting of inc highest grades of long yellow leaf nine. short leaf pine and variety of hardwoods. The line also trayerses one of the finest farming and agricultural sec- tions to be found in the south Corres- nondence is solicited from those conte m- plating the location of any kind of man. ufa curing enterprise or who may be ,.rospecting for a superior field for the nuruose of tilling the soil. In addition to the merits of this section for the products of the soil which are staple, we would call especial attention to the peculiar ad- vantages which obtain in favor of fruit and vegetable raising. splendid transpor- tation facilities to the best markets at req sonable cost. Information cheerfully given on request to l.. B. Sullivan. Gen. erai Freight and Passenger Agent. Mo- bile, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
A Brilliant NuptiaI Event.

1empie M1shkan Israel, which has been the scene or so many brilliant and beauti- Iul marriage ceremonies, was again thronged last night with the friends of the contracting parties to witness the eel epratlon or the nuptials of Miss Florette Meyer 10 MT. Albert Thalhemer Both or the young folks were exceedingly nom ular and they have entered upon Iife's highway hand in hand greeted bv hum oreds of well wishes and congratulations.
 me ceremony was performed In the usual impressive manner characteristic or the Rev. E. s. Levy. the rabbi of Con- gregation Mishkan Israel. The ushers were Louis Benish, Max Lillianthal. Monroe Elknan, Leon Seigle. Jerome stsrne and Marcus Sterne, Jr., of Selma; -donroe -Heiheberg. Morris ErdrIeh. M1l- ton Fies and Edgar Newman of Birming- nam; Harry Kchn and Mortimer Meyer oI Montgomery These formed in open order at the foot of the stairs leading To the altar, making an aisle through which the brides maids passed.
 The brides attendants were Miss Blanche Meyer, Mss Fannie Gusdorf and Dora Thalhenmer of Selma. Miss 5adle Well of Montgomery and Hiss Adele Hochstadtel and Miss Rose Mayer of Birmingham. They were eowned in lowered organdie in the beau tiful style or 1S30 and formed a beauti- ful setting for the exduisitely robbed bride, attired in the conventional white with veil and orange blossoms. She car ried daintq white prayer book in lieu of a bridal bouquet
 The bride came in on the arm of the matron of honor, her aunt, Mrs. Clara Kohn, who was attired in a handsome gown of crepe that well became her.
 After the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the Hotel Albert, where a reception was rendered by the brides pa- rents Mir. and Mrs. M. J. Meyer Here hundreds of friends called and extended congratulations.
 MT and Mrs. Thalheimer left on the midnight train for St. Louis and other points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
THIRTY KILLED IN WRECK.
Train DeraiIed on Bridge Over otIca
 River In Spain.

Madrid, June 23-Thirty persons were killed last night in train wreck in the province of Teruel (one of tho most mountainous in Spain, abounding in torrents) The train was derailed on a bridge over the Otica river and the coaches were burned.
 The bridge took fire and the engine fell into the river, dragging a number of coaches behind it. A terrific storm was raging al the time and the wind famed the flames.
 Some of the coaches were caught on the projecting parts of the bridge and hung in midair, and by the light of the burning bridge passengers could be seen Jumping into the river.
 Relief trains nave been sent from Teruel capital of the province and seventy-two miles northwest of Val encia.
 The victims were mostly gendarmes. In addition to the large death list, it Is feared that many were injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
Snyder Made President.

Milwaukee. Wis, June 23.-R. P. Shy der of F'reemont, N B., was tonight elect ed president of the Graindealers National association after A. E. Reynolds of Craw- fordville, Ind, withdrew. The other of- ficers are: First vice president, l.. V. Cortelyou, Kansas; second vice president. Daniel P. Byrne, St. Louis; secretary treasurer, George A. Stibbens, Chicago. Among the directors chosen was J. c. Robb. Kingfisher. for Oklahoma and h. dian Territory. The next place of meet ing will be decided by the board of direc- tors later. Buffalo and New Orleans are candidates for the next convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
BRIDE ACCIDENTALLY KILLED.
Girl Points Pistol at Her and 1t Is
 Discharged.

Knoxville, June 23.-Mrs. Avery Owens by, bride of two months, was acci- deBtally shot and killed late this evening by Miss Blanche Cole, aged IS. at the latter's home.
 Mrs. Owensby was paying a call to the girls mother. when Miss Blanche opened a bureau drawer to find a comb, Spying a pistol in the drawer she piayfully picked it up, and pointing 1t at Mrs, owensby, said, Look here" Scarcely had she uttered the words when the weapon discharged, the ball entering Mrs Owensby's forehead and causing in stant death.
 Miss Cole was so overcome by the trag- edy that she has net been able to utter a word since,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
10000 TAlLoRs ON STRIKE.
Seriously lnteferes With Work of
 Manufacturers and Contractors.

New York, June 23-The strike of the United Garment Workers, growing out of the open shop" policy of the National Association of Clothing Manu- lecturers, seriously interferes with the work of the manufacturers and con- tractors in this city According to the strike committee, 10000 more tailors went on strike today.
 The cutters, who struck first, held continuous meetings during the day, and renewed their pledges to stand out with the other workers of the trade.
 The employers admit tonight that their shops are crippled and that the non-union men with the union men who have remained at their benches are unable to cope with the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
SULLY GAVE MORTGAGE.
Obtained $82,ooo on House Given .o
 His Wife.

New York. June 23-When the examin- alton of Daniel J, Sully of the suspended firm of D. J. Sully & Co.,, in bankruptcy proceedings was continued today, 1t was brought out that he gave a mortgage of $s2.000 on the house at No. 6, East Sixty second street. the property which he re- fuses to turn over to the receivers on the grounds that 1t belongs to his wife. He said in a previous examination that he gave 1t to her as q Christmas present.
 It was also learned that he paid the Insurance premiums but that Mrs. Sully controlled the household expenses. An automobile he bought in London for S5500. he said he had given to his daughters. A bill of S6S00 for furniture was for his wife and daughters. The meeting was adjourned to July Il.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
J.. o. u A. M. In Session.

St. Louis, June 23.-Worlds Fair Grounds.-The final session of the thirty-sixth annual convention of the Junior Order United American Me. chanics, was held today in assembly hall No. in the Temple of Fraternity The following officers were elected :: National councillor, w. k. Faison. North Carolina; national vice councillor, w l.. Gilereest, Massachusetts; treasurer Charles Rimer, Maryland; member of board of control, beneficiary degree, Walter l.. Humphrey, Alabama. The next annual meeting will be held at Nashville, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
TWO NEGROES DEAD
 WHITE MAN HURT
Blacks Engage i1 a Fight Over
 a Woman
OTHER NEWS FROM SELMA
Wedding of Mss FIorette Meyer and Albert Thalheimes q Brilliant Af- fair-concert for Benefit of
 Frank Pettus Artillery.

Selma, June 23.-(Specia1.) )--ThIs morn Ing a wild rumor gained currency in Selma that A. P. Howison, the well known citizen of Randolph, Blbb county, had been shot and was on his way to an inflrmary here for treatment. The story so far as MT. Howison was con cerned was set at naught by the appear ance of that gentleman, safe and sound upon the streets shortly before noon.
 The report, 1t seems, grew out Of a mes sage sent by MT. Howison asking for physician to meet the Birmingham train and to make arrangement for party that was shot. The injured man was Joe Smitherman, logging superinten- dent Tor MT. Howison and who was the victim of a load of shot intended for negro by another of his race.
 MT. Smitherman and a negro by the name of Joe Scott went to the logging camp mile and a half from Randolph this morning. While at work the negro saw a woman, the wife of Sam Houston, another negro. beckoning to him. Scott told MT. Smitherman of hay ing had some trouble about the woman with her husband and asked if he should go to her, MT. Smitherman told him to go and settle the affair." As Scott neared the woman Sam Houston arose from A clump of bushes and fired at him. Scott ran pack to where Mir. Smltherman was and Houston followed him and shot again. IL was this load that missed it's intended . Vcllm and struck MT. Smitherman full III the hand, causing a wound that 1t is reared will result In the loss of his thumb.
 Scott pulled his Ss-winchester after Houston had emptied his gun and killed iiouston' nearly all the balls taking effect m ms body MT. Smitherman hastened 10 Randolph and then to Selma but in the meantime relatives of Houston sur rounded Scott and shot him to death.
 Ihe affair has created no little excite neht in that section of Bibb and the au- lhorities have been notified and will make an Investigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
He Rubbered.

From the New Orleans Times Democrat. The incident you may. think quite shock
 ing,
 Old fellow Q'n swear I'm not knocling): 1: Twas exquisitely funny
 When she reached for her money Deep down in tn eside of her purse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
EIlhu Root to Be Chairman.

Chicago, June 2S.-The chairman of the committee to notify Charles w. Fairbanks of his nomination as vice. president Wa be the temporary chair man of the convention, Hon, Elihu Root of New York, The formal notifi- tion will be given probably at Indian apolis, August 3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
Alleged EmbezzIer Arrested.

I.awrencehurg, Ind. June 2S.-w. K. Mansfield of Dixon Tenn. charged with embezzlement and for whom a reward was offered by a Tennessee sheriff, was arrested today at the Big Four railroad camp near Guilford. where he has been working as blacksmith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
Will FIqht Austria.

Rome, June 23-Gen. Ricciotti Gari- baldi is continuing his preparations against Austria. He writes that there are already in existence nine hundred committees, which are capable of pro yiding 63,00o volunteers with arms. Garibaldrs assertion is looked upon as exaggerated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
Hobson Will Speak.

Huntsville. June 23.-(Special. .)-Capt Richmond Pearson Hobson has written acceptance of an invitation extended him by the people of Maysville to be their guest at big barbecue. and deliver an address, He will also deliver an address in Huntsville on the same date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
Delegates Leaving Chicago.

of delegates to the republican national convention began tonight. St. Louis being the destination of probably a majority of them. At St. Louis the delegates will pc official guests of the Louisiana Purchase exposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
Miner Commits Suicide.

Denver, Col, June 23.-Emil L. John- son, a miner who was deported from Cripple Creek by the militia, commit ted suicide here today He was de- spondent because his wife and two children were lett destitute in Cripple Creek.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
They Can't Come Back.

Cripple Creek, Col, June 23.-The Citizens Alliance has ordered 5000 buttons for coat lapels, bearing this inscriptions: "They Can't Come Back. ]" Every man in the district who is op- posed to the Western Federation of Miners is expected to wear them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
Shot From Ambush.

Jackson, Ky, June 23-Mack White was shot from ambush near here today while hoeing corn in his field. He will die There is no clue to the assassin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
Oyster Bay Celebrates,

Oyster Bay, l.. l., June 2S.-When the news of the nomination of Presi. aent Roosevelt reached this village this afternoon a salute of twenty-one guns was fired, and tonight there is display of fireworks and many of the residences in the village .asa Sillu..l- mated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
Thrift.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 Mrs Mudgely is such a thrifty wom- an."
 'I know It. She worried herself nearly sick because her husband paid his life insurance premium two days before it was due. It would have been just that much good money lost, she complained, if he had died in the meantime"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
EPWORTH LEAGUE
 SELECTS GADSDEN
Meeting at Montgomery Comes
 to a Close
H. M. ANDREWS PRESIDENT I
At the Morning Session Bishop cand- Ter Presents the Cuban Mission Cause and Talks for an
 Hour-Other News.

Montgomery June 2s-(speelal) )--The thirteenth annual meeting of the Ala bama Epworth league came to close at Court Street Methodist church this even ing. after an address by the Rev Frank r. Culver, pastor of the Methodist church at Huntsville The attendance was very large and much work was done. The morning session was devoted to l addresses largely. Bishop Warren A. Candler presented the Cuban mission cause and talked for an hour. He took a collection to build a church at Cor alfoso. Cuba. receiving subscriptions for s1015.
 Miss Daisy Davies of Atlanta talked of Bible study. using the twenty-third Psalm for her text G. A. Grant, president of the Court Street league, discussed the contest plan In securing members and regarded it as very successful.
 Rev John W. Shackford conducted an open conference on the mission study class He emphasized the mission idea in all league work.
 Officers for Ensuing Year.
 The following were elected officers for the ensuing year, in the adoption of the report of the committee on nominations:
 Presidential. M Andrews, Prattville.
 First Vice Presidential. T. Strout, Evergreen.
 Second Vice President-Miss Mabel Wheeler. Birmingham.
 Third Vice Presldent-Mrs. E. M. Graves, Montgomery.
 Fourth Vice President-Miss Dora Gar ner, Huntsville.
 League Editor-L. M. Stevenson, Ro- anoke.
 Secretary-Frank F. chapman, Jack son.
 Treasurer-Miss Grace Hayes, Avon dale.
 District Secretaries.
 Eufaula, J. A. Scale; Greensboro, Miss Eula Palmer; Mariana, Jesse L. Car roll Mobile, Mrs. M. H. Holt; Mont gomery, Miss Fannie May Duskin; Pen sacola, J. B. Airey; Prattville, Miss Mat tie Alexander; Selma, Mrs P. H. Sims; Union Springs. Miss Maude Mcdonald; Birmingham, Rev. W. E. Morris; Deca- tur, s. T. Slaton; Florence, s. E. Wasson; Gadsden, Mrs. F. Midgley; Guntersville, Rev. W. B. Hope; Jasper. B. T. Cantrell: Huntsville, pr. F. C. Altenberg; Lafay- cite. C. Wolford; Talladega, E. D. Teth- ero; Tuscaloosa, Robert Echols.
 The report of the outgoing treasurer