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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-11-10

humed. Mr.. BurforI, a member of
the grand jury. was also present.
The body was buried in a hole on
the bank of the creek. No coffin OF
box of any kind was used. Mr. Min
nick said only the head was exhum-
ed The back part of the skull was
bursted all to pieces, showing that
this was where the charge of shot
entered Several shots were taken
out of the head The shot were
small, probably about a No. 6.
The case was argued by the attor-
neys and last night about 9 o'clock
the courts charge was delivered to
the jury The jurors retired to the
jury room and deliberated over the
matter until j O'Clock AT the
hour Mr. Ward was called to his
home near Forrsston on account of
a sick child He was accompanied
by an officer who will remain with
him until he can return to the jury
room.
Later.--"We, the jury. find the
defendant, John Henry ,npg,
guilty OF mI"ier in the fir JaGrSo
and affix his punishment at death. q"
Such was the verdict returned by
the jury this afternoon at 2:20. Mr..
j. M. Ward, the juror who was
called home on account Of sickness
in his family, returned during the
day AS soon as he reached the jury
room the deliberations OF the jury
were resumed, with the result that
verdict was agreed upon about 2
O'Clock. During the time the jury
had the matter in hand about one
hundrend ballots were taken. The
degree of the crime vas soon agreed
upon, but several ballots were taken
before the punishment was fixed.
On the first few ballots a number of
the jurors were in favor of sending
the negro TO the penitentiary for
life.
At the afternoon SESSION of the
court today the case of the state
against Earnest Stone, charged with
rape was continued suntil the next
term Of court
The case of the state against J K.
Edwards, charged with mansIaugh-
ter. was then called Both the state
and the defense announced ready
for trial The work of empaneling
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-11-10
a NEGRO MURDERER
PLEADS GUILTY
Slayer OF AIbertus hOOre Submits His
Fate 10 Jary.

Judge billiard returned yester-
| day morning from Kaufman and he
Immediately reeonvened district
court. The first case called was that
of the state against John Henry
Young, colored. charged with the
killing of Alburtus Moore, another
| negro, the offense beng committed
| near Palmer about the first of May
| this year VIII Hancock was ap-
pointed by the court to represent
| the defendant. When the prisoner
pressed a desire to enter a plea OF
guilty to murder. The work of max
ing up the Jury was then commenc-
| ed and 1t was about 4 O'Clock in the
afternoon when the jury was sworn
in. A special venire of forty men
had been summoned from which
to select the trial jury The special
venire and the regular jury for the
week were exhausted before twelve
men were selected The last three
members of the jury were picked
up on the streets by officers Fol
lowing is the personnel of the Jury
into whose hands the negro entrust-
, ed his fate:
G. d Peak. c. r. Sessions, John
Steel. W NJ. Parten. J. B. B. Over
all ] r Wolaver, J NJ Ward. W
p shoffner. w H. Parker, G. A
Rousseau, s G MeFadden and W
A. Rothrock.
The Indictment was then read by
Assistant County Attorney Pierson.
'rh Trhh rough his attorney The defendant
entered a plea of guilty He had
no witnesses to testify in his behalf
and did not go on the stand in his
own defense Several witnesses ap-
peared for the state and those whose
testimony vas of most Importance
were placed on the s-and
Cora Moore. wife of the murder
ed negro Was the first to testify She
gave a detailed account of the XIII
ing OF her husband by the defend
ant on the day of the murder she
and her husband had gone 10 Grove
I Greek to fsh the ground beng TOO
/ vet to chop cotton. About noon
while they were sitting on the bank
fishing. Young came up behind them
and shot her husband in the back of
the head with a shotgun. He fell
over on the side OF the bank with
out utteriug a word Young then
shot ar him again. but witness did
not know whether or not the charge
TOOK effect in her husband body.
YouuE then came up and rolled the
body In the creek where b. was
found eight DAYS later Witness
said that after her husband had been
knled Young loaded his gun and
drew it ON her Ia "a threatening man
ner. saving be- would KIN bier Il she
ever told any one what he had done.
she testified that 81 was through the
fear Of Young that she dId NOT tell
Of the killing at once
Dan Armstrong. coI0rcd. testified
to hearing the defendant as rha,
the murder of Moore would never
hs suoVn unless Cora alt,d
sheriff MlnuIek was urNt placed
uu lHe stand See testified chat Dee
Nas present lozt Saturday a- neek
ago ahen tNe boas ut Moon. sa- eN
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the jury was then commenced auC
was completed this afternoon
Testimony is DOW being taken
The defendant lives at Ennis, and
is charged with killing Sam Rie-
man. d. that place last December.
Get School Hats and Caps for
your little girls at Mrs. DaltOu's. tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-05
LAID TO REST IN THE
 CEMETERY AT GRANVILLE
Funeral Services Over Remains of Mrs. E. w. Barrett Held Yester-
 day-Many Floral Tributes.

The following special dispatch was re- ceived last night from Danville, Va:
 Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. E. W. Barrett were held at II o'clock this morning at the old Sutherlin mansion-the home of Mrs. Barrett s grandmother--where the deceased had lived from her infancy until her mar riage.
 The Rev. Dr. Lambert of the Mt. Yer non Methodist church, whose father was the minister officiating at her mother 8 funeral, twenty-nine years ago, conducted the funeral, assisted by other ministers of Danville. Mrs. Barrett was buried be- side her mother.
 Floral offerings in the greatest profu- sion came from her friends in Birming- ham, Augusta. Atlanta, Washington and other places. In Danville, where the de- ceased was best known and beloved, every one rendered a loving floral re- membrance, entirely covering the family square in the old cemetery.
 No death in Danville for many years has occasioned such profound grief As a girl Jamie Sutherlin Smith and as a woman Jamie Sutherlin Barrett was be- loved by every one in Danville
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-05
|. S. GOVERNMENT
 WANTS GOOD MEN
VACANCIES EXIST IN POSITION OF RAILWAY MAIL CLERK IN MANY sTATEs-cIVIL SERVICE EXAM NATIONS COMMENCED.

The United States Civil Service commls- sion announces the following examina- tions:
 November 90 to secure eligibles from which to make certification in the posi- tion of railway mail clerk in Alabama, Arizona. Arkansas, Florida, Indian Terri tory, Kentucky, Mississippi. Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Washing ton and Wyoming, and other similar va eancies as they may occur. The age limit is IS to 35 years of age.
 December ', for train master in the quartermaster's department at large. Fort Logan, Colo, at a salary of $720 per an- mum. The minimum age limit is 20 years.
 December T. for interpreter, (male) in the immigration service, at Ellis island, N. Y; requiring ability to read, write and speak Armenian, and in addition either Syrian or Greek. The salary of 5000 per annum and the age limit 20 years.
 December 2, for paleontologic drafts man in the geological survey at initial salary of $S4O per annum. The minimum age limit is 20 years.
 Full information with reference to all these examinations will be furnished upon application to D. Harris, secretary of the local examining board. He is al the post office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-05

Breeding & Whilden, the architects whose plans and specifications were &C., cepted by the joint committee from the board of education and the city council for the new Birmingham High school, have been officially notified of the action of the joint committee on Thursday night.
 The plans. water colors and specifica- tions furnished by the other fourteen architects who entered the competition will be returned as soon as possible.
 The Birmingham firm which was suc- cessful in securing the contract is quite well known. These men drew the plans for the Torrey hotel in Birmingham and the city hall at Selma, and other large buildings.
 In speaking of the new High school building yesterday afternoon, Mayor Drennen, who is a member of the joint committee, said:
 "The next step to be taken is for the successful architects to furnish blue prints
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-05
ADJUSTMENTS
West,s MlnstreIs.

This afternoon and tonight William H Vests minstrels will appear at the Jef- ferson theatre, with a bargain matinee. This season Sandford B. Ricaby, the min strel manager and promoter, has made special efforts to get together company of olio performers and minstrel men who know their business thoroughly, and 1t Is said that the West minstrels this season are fully up to the high standard they have maintained in the past. The olio is exceptionally strong while the first part is said to be very pleasing. The West minstrels recently appeared In Att lanta and Montgomery, where the press notices were very complimentary. This Is an organization that is we'll known in Birmingham and will no doubt be greeted by large houses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-05
.PIG IRON MARKET
 CONTINUES STRONG
Considerable Selling for Next
 Year at S13
IRON STOCKS NOT LARGE
Advance in Both Northern and South ern Irons a Duplication Of 1902 In Its Size and Rapldity
 of Changes.

The local iron market continues very firm at s12.5o on a No. ? basis. Inquiries are rapidly increasing and iron makers seem to find no difficulty in obtaining S125O for 1904 delivery and $13 for the second quarter of 1905. It is understood that considerable 1905 iron has been sold here this week. The Sloss-Sheffield and the Alabama Consolidated are about the only Birmingham companies that have large stocks on their yards. The for mer is holding 5o,0OO tons.
 Rogers, Brown & Co.'S Cincinnati re- port of yesterdays date says:
 "A succession of advances in price has characterized the pig iron market in all districts for the last few days. The ad- vance in both northern and southern irons has been a duplication of 1902 in it's size and the rapidity of its changes As yet this has seemed to have no effect on the amount of inquiry and sales, as both have been well maintained. It has been predicted that this imitation of prices Is unnatural, and one which could stand the test but short time, as the idle stacks coming into operation would have
 
 prices. As long as it were possible to ob- tain new coke contracts at the figures ruling up to a few days ago, this was very plausible, and no doubt some of the idle stacks covered for their coke re- quirements at q figure which Is out of the question today. The advance in iron. how ever, has been so sudden that many buy CTS, and even coke operators, were slow to comprehend what was going on, with the result that furnace coke has advanced in greater ratio than either iron or foun- | dry coke, and Is now at a figure which makes the Flowing in or these furnaces problem at the present price of iron. Again, the scarcity of the fuel and diff ficulty in transportation add to the per plexities which confront furnace men, The tone of the coke market throughout is exceedingly strong.
 ''The pressure from buyers for prices during the various portions of next year continues and in some instances fur naces which hitherto have refused to l quote, have conceded point and are naming figures for first quarter or first half delivery, but in general the business recently booked has put the furnaces out of the market to January l, or later and they are now content to wait. confident that the advance will be maintained.
 There Is a scarcity of northern silvery Iron for early delivery and as the makers are not offering for next year, this mar ket is very firm Large sale of Bessemer, basic and forge iron are reported. Deliv- | hof | aellsville Fields are meeting with con
 iderable delay from car shortage and 7 difficulty in transit"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-05
npollY Warden"

Next week will be a gala one at the Jefferson theatre, and conspicuous among the attractions will be tuneful Dolly Warden" a comic opera that has won great popularity wherever presented. Miss Maude Rollins, the beautiful Eng fish prima donna, will sing in the title role, and she will be supported by the original Herald Square theatre company. Dolly Warden" will be presented at the Jefferson theatre next Tuesday afternoon and night. The sale of seats will begin this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-05
RESCUE HOME WORK.
Money Being Subscribed Literally.
 Home to Be Opened Soon.

Capt and Mrs. Boucher of the local post of the Salvation army are still at work raising funds for the rescue home for fallen women, which is to be estab- lished in Birmingham. They are meeting with success, and it is expected that the required sum of 5000 will be in hand by the time the home is opened, which will probably be about the middle of next month.
 Staff Capt. J. M. Berriman of Atlanta, who has been instrumental in locating the home here, is expected to return to Birmingham about December 1. He is at present in the north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-05
RECORDS OF COURTS.

The damage suit of Morgan L. Brown vs. the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company on trial in the circuit court, resulted in a mistrial. The plain tiff brought suit for $9O,o0O as damages for alleged personal injuries.
 On the plea of recoupment, judgment for the defendant for s1Oo has been given in the circuit court in the case of Peter Peroli vs. John Gulas.
 Several prisoners who have been con- victed during this week, in the two div isions of the criminal court, will be sent enced today. Judge Dan A. Greene pre- sided in the first division and Judge Samuel L. Weaver in the second division.
 A certificate of judgment has been is- sued In the circuit court for $40 and costs in the matter of A. $. Vandegrift & Son vs. J. A. Belcher
 The probate judge has issued a mar riage license to George c. Letten of Bir- mingham and Miss Alice Shoemaker
 The grand Jury which has been in ses- sion all of this week at the court house, may make partial report to Judge Greene of the criminal court today. The grand jury will be in session for over a week longer, 1t is expected.
 The federal grand jury is still at work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-05
Communicated CRITTENDEN CLUB WAS ORGANIZED
YOUNG MEN WILL SUPPORT
 JUDGE cRITTEDEN IN RACE FOR
 MAYOR OF BIRMINoHAM-W. F. STEWART WAS ELECTED PRIEST

A large and enthusiastic crowd assem- bled last night at the headquarters of Judge M H. Crittenden, the prominent candidate for mayor of Birmingham, and organized a Young Mems Crittenden club The club starts out with membership of over two hundred and fifty registered voters, all of whom will comprise a cam paign committee. They are all pledged to vote and work for the election of the judge.
 Beginning next week, and up until the time of the municipal primary, meetings will be held in all of the nine wards in Birmingham. The following are the of- fcers of the club: W. F. Stewart. presi- dent: J. e. Smith. first vice-president; C.. G. Cooper, secretary; Wyatt J. Hefin. secretary; S. H. King. assistant secre- tary. s's
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-05

of their plans in order that contractors may prepare their bids for constructing the new building. This matter will be at tended to immediately and we expect to see the competition for the contract lively. The plans presented by Breeding & Whll- den provided for the building complete with the exception of the movable fur niture, such as desks, chairs. tables esc."
 It is expected that within thirty days the contract for the new building will be let. Actual work should begin not later than the first of the year, and the build ing will probably be ready for occupancy by the beginning of the next fall ses- sion.
 The new High school is to be located on the northwest corner of Twenty fourth street and Seventh avenue, on what is known as the Sage-Dunlap prop erty. This property is several feet high CT than the street and avenue, but 1t Is to be cut down to the street grade for the new building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-05
TO PLAY BASKETBALL.
Students of Classical School Organize
 for the Winter Season.

At meeting of the students of the Birmingham Classical school Friday afternoon, a basketball organization was formed, and Rufus H. Hagood was elected manager. Communications have already been received from a number of schools in regard to games, and efforts will be made to arrange a schedule which will include games with the strongest school and college teams of the south. Manager Hagood has begun negotiations for a trip to Montgomery, Mobile and Pensacola.
 At the close of the Athletic meet ing, Henry J. Porter was elected presi- dent of the debating union, and was instructed to secure a number of de- bates with other schools.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-05
THE WEATHER.

Washington, November 4-Following is the weather forecast for Alabama: Fair Saturday and Sunday; light to fresh nothwest to north winds
 Weathc9 Report.
 Birmingham, Friday, November f. The center of the rain storm has moved from Alabama to the coast of North Carolina, near Wilmington, but the rainy conditions still extend westward to Arkan- sas and Louisiana. The area over winch rain fell during the past twenty-four hours was mainly the southern states east of the Mississippi river and south of the northern boundary of Tennessee and North Carolina. The heaviest amount was .Ss inch at Nashville.
 Clear and cold weather prevails over the middle west and northwest. temper atures being below freezing agaln in the Rocky mountain and plateau region.
 Weather Conditions.
 Temperature and precipitation as report ed by the weather bureau for selected southern stations during 24 hours ending a. m. Precip-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-05
NEW LAUNDRY BUILDING.
White Swan Company Will Erect a Good Structure-Permit Issued.

Building Inspector Julian Kendrick has issued a permit to the White Swan Laundry company to erect a building on the corner of Twentieth street and Alley C. The new building will be constructed of brick and it will cost when completed about $8000. This is the first permit issued from the office of the building inspector during the month of November
 The building which will be erected by the White Swan Laundry will be used exclusively for laundry purposes, and 1t will be modern in every detail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-05
CLAIMS MADE FOR
 LOCAL CANDIDATES Primary Only Little Over Two
 Weeks Off CANDIDATES ENCOURAGED
Campaign Comparatively Quiet, But the the Men in the Mayoralty Race
 Are Being Warmly Supported
 By Their Respective Partlsans.

The municipal primary election is just forty-eight hours over two weeks off. Monday, November 21, Is the day that has been fixed by the city democratic executive committee for some to win and others to lose In the clamor for office by those eager to aid In conducting the af- fairs of the city government. There are but two strong indications up to the present time-in other words 'cinches'- and they are:
 First-The democrats will carry the day.
 Second--There will be more losers than winners in the race.
 On other questions of vital importance In the campaign the great mass of voters differ. They are so wide apart in their opinions that nothing but the official canvass of the votes cast at the primary will convince them.
 The campaign has been comparatively dull The old-timers, in fact, do not re- member when there was so little doing in municipal politics. There has been lit- tie mud-slinging, and political gatherngs on street dorners are not in evidence Probably once a day a wager is made or the final results, but money is scarce when 1t comes to the point of putting up
 No two meh in Birmingham can agree as to how the first race for mayorallt, honors will end. One will tell you thai simmons will run first" another that | is easy for "John O'Neil," another tha "Crittenden has it," the next one remark, Ward has won out sure" and the next that 'it is only matter of Just how many votes Forney will be in the lead"
 crttenden's Friends. | The friends of Judge M H. Critten- den have been active during the past few days. Escar Floyd. manager of Judge Crittenden, stated last night that good reports were being received by him from l every ward in Birmingham and that he was confident of the final result.
 The friends of c. S. Simmons claim that the fight has been won, and that their candidate will De head of all the candi- dates when the, votes are counted.
 The supporterb of John w. O'Neill are working hard, and they claim that o'Neill will be Blrming5am's next mayor.
 George B. waId's friends and support CTS are equally as active, and they say their man is q winner.
 John c. Forney is making vigorous campaign and he says ne is meeting with encouragement every day.
 Crittenden Young Mems club was or ganized last night, with a membership of several hundred. w. r. Stewart was elected president; j. Q. Smith. first vice president; c. G. Cooper. second vice pres ident; Wyatt J. Heriln, secretary; s. H. King, assistant secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-05
Small Fire Last NIaht.

Fire in the rear of the three-story build ing on Third avenue between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets, formerly used as livery stable caused little damage last night shortly after 10 o'clock The place is unoccupied, and in the opinion of the fire department it was set on fire. An overturned lamp was found in the place by the firemen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-05
At the Bllou.

This afternoon and tonight will close the engagement of "A Hot old Time" in Birmingham. This attraction has drawn good houses to the Bijou theatre all this week and seems to have given general sat- isfaction. While the comedy Is of the rough and tumble order, the musical numbers are quite tuneful and the trapeze performance of Mile. Ami is one of the hest acts of the kind that is given on any stage. The closing performances will probably be well attended