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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-26
MRS. DUNLAP DROPS
 DEAD IN PULLMAN
HUSBAND IS IN BIRMINGHAM, WHERE HE CAME YESTERDAY TO ATTEND THE HANGING OF FRANK DUNCAN.

Cullman, November 25.-(speciaL) L)-Mrs. Dunlap, wife of Deputy Sheriff J. H. Dunlap, of this county dropped dead in the door of her home here at o'clock of heart failure. She was in robust health to the moment of her death. She was a noble woman oJ years of age and her death is a great shock to the city.
 Her husband is in Birmingham where he went this morning to witness the hanging of Duncan and is spending the night with his son. Charles Dunlap at Green Springs, suburb, and his relatives cannot reach him with a telegram.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-26
Mrs. j. Kaiser MOrtaIIy Wounds Miss Nellie Edwards and
 Kills Herself
FIRES BULLET IN BREAST
 WHILE ON EAST LAKE GAR
Miss Edwards Is Shot Through the Neck, and Physicians Offer No Hope for Her Recovery.
 Both We'll Known.

Crazed with jealousy, but as cool and determined as woman could be- Mrs. John Kaiser, wife of an engineer on the Alabama Great Southern railroad, shot and probably fatally wounded Miss Nellie Edwards at her home in Woodlawn last night about 6:sO o'clock. and half an hour later she shot herself twice in the left breast and died within few seconds.
 Mrs. Kaiser was on an inpound East Lake ear at Twenty-sixth street and First avenue when she shot herself. and ap- parentlg she did so to avoid arrest, as Policemen Disheroon and Ray had board ed the car to apprehend her,
 The shooting was the result of jealousy. Mrs. Kaiser was jealous of Miss Edwards on account of her husband. who had been engaged to the latter until about two months ago, and was to have married her on the first of last month.
 From the statement of Miss Edwards Kaiser had told her that he intended get ting a divorce from his wife. It is sup posed that he had told his wife something about getting divorce and that breeding ever this drove her to the desperate act
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-26
MRS. JOHN KAISER,


 some way, otherwise she would not have been able to go through with what she had planned Sometime Wednesday or Thursday she wrote two notes, which were found in her purse aftetr she com mitted suicide. In the notes Mrs. Kaiser prayed God for forgiveness for her crimes and also prayed that she might have courage to resist the temptation to kill Miss Edwards. whom she claimed mad some between her and her husband.
 Learned Location of House. On Wednesday night Mrs Frank Ed wards, a sister in law of Miss Edwards. was called to the telephone at her res idence on South Highlands. and asked where Miss Edwards lived The voice was that of woman, who stated that she was just down from Attalla, where Miss Edwards sister lived Supposing that it was some friend of her sister ir. law, Mrs Edwards described the house and told the woman exactly where to find it. She was thanked. The woman told Mrs. Edwards that she expected to go out and spend Thanksgiving with Miss Edwards.
 Mrs Edwards drove to the house Thurs day afternoon to see who the visitor had been. but was surprised to find tha. no one had been out to the house at all. She forgot the matter until 1t came to her mind last night
 shortly after 6:30 o'clock last night. J. A. Edwards, a brother of Miss Edwards; and one of the two with whom she lived, went out on the porch to get paper. He failed to find it and started to the drug store at Woodlawn station to get one. He met a negro mna at the gate, who asked if Miss Evans lived In that house. He replied that she did not and the negro turned away.
 Negro Was With Her.
 Mir. Edwards went on down the street to the store minute. later the negro met Mrs. Kaiser on the street and then
 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-26
Constitution of Next House.

While the Roosevelt landslide causes many changes in the next congress It Is a fact that 75 per cent of the membership are old members, while in the present congress only 60 per cent had previous service. Two hundred and ninety mern- bers were reelected which leaves onl2 ninety-six new members.
 The states that will have solid repuoii- can delegations are: California Colorado, Kansas, Maine. New Hampshire, oregon, South Dakota, Vermont, Washington, and West Virginia.
 Of the 134 democrats that VIII confll- tute the entire strength of their party in the next house 1OS will come ftois the south. leaving only twenty-six distrib- uted among the other states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-26
DEAD BODY FOUND.
Leo Minkus Is Believed to Have Com
 mitted Suicide.

Memphis, Tenn, November 2o.-Ine dead body, supposed to be that Of Leo Minkus a stave exporter representing an English syndicate, was found today in a secluded place in South Memphis with two bullet holes in the head.
 A pistol held tightly in the right hand indicated suicide. Minkus IS said to have been acting mysteriously for several days. He has not been at his office since Wednesday. A letter and a railroad pass wiln Minkus' name on them were found in his pockets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-26
Favor shlp Subsidy slll.

Tho Mercnal Marine commission au. thorized by the last congress. Is about ready to make ils report. AS those wbe were behind the commission intended. the repcrt vii! favor the passage Of ship subsidy bill very much on the order oi Senator Frys old measure.
 The bill will hardly became laT ei this session of congress owing to %sra ocratic opposjtion in the senate. but {: Ia taken for granted here that every e. fort will be made by the republicans n tine new congress 10 pass such meastr- and 1t will probably be kept oe;ore 'ke serata untii disposed of.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-26
Rivers Are Frozen Over.

St. Petersburg, November 25.-A dis patch from Mukden says the Hun and Taitse rivers have been frozen over. A low stage of water in the Liao river, the dispatch adds, impedes transport of Jap anese stores from Yinkow and the for warding of ammunition is delayed by the scarcity of wagons. The removal of the wounded from Iiao Yang to Dalny is be- ing executed with difficulty for the same reason.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-26
Negro Hanged In Texas.

Columbus, Texas. November 25.-Henry Holmes, a negro. was hanged here today for murder He slew John Bell and his 4-year-old son oy beating them to death with an iron bar, his motive being rob bery Afterwards he placed the bodies on a railroad track and Bell was struck by an engine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-26
President Takes Boxing Lessons.

Nika Donovan, the pngiiist la rero to give tbe president and Theodore Jr., ls5' sons in boxing
 oMr. Roosevelt is an excellent in- fjehter." said Donovan. He knows the game well and surprised even me witA bIs science. The man opposite him nas to flo lively footwork. The only way U do him is 10 keep him away. He is rear sighted. you know. Let him get through vonr guard and you are sonof
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-26
ARMY AND NAVY ID
 MEET ON GRIDIRON
Thousands Will Witness Sport
 in Philadelphia
COLD DAY IS PREDICTED
Prince Fushlmi Will Attend the Game as We'll as Many Notable Men of the Army and
 Navy.

Philadelphia November 25-Thousands of enthusiastic football rooters arrived in this city during the day and evening to attend the annual struggle on the grid iron between tho West Poins and As- napolis cadets at Franklin field tomorrow. Clear and cold weather is predicted, and with. the exception of the year when President Roosevelt attended the game, the largest crowd in the history of the annual army and navy contest is expect eded to be present.
 All the leading officials of the army and navy who can get away from their duties will see the game. The occasion will be made notable by the presence of Prince Fushimi, cousin of the emperor of Japan.
 The two football squads arrived early in the day, and went through a signal practice on Franklin field in the after noon. Special trains carrying the cadets from West Point and Annapolis will reach here tomorrow shortly before the game begins.
 The taanas are axnanted tn line 1ln as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-26
Aa Inquest Today.

Mrs. Kaiser was Miss Lois LuttreI. and was employed at the store of J. L. Morris, BPS North Nineteenth street. She North Twenty-third street. Her body is being held at the undertaking establish ment of the Gaudn company until Coro- ner Paris holds the inquest today.
 The story of the shooting shows evident ly that the woman's mind was affected in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-26
VIII WsIcOms President C0r- diaIy When He Comes South
CONGRESS- 10 TAKE II EASY
Senator Mccreary Thinks Little Will Be Done-Presldent Roosevelt ia Taking Boxing Lessons
 From a Professional.

Washington November 25.--(Speeial)- Discussing reports that the President may some time next year visit certain cities in the south Gen. Fitzhugn Lee says ii Is of course needless 10 say that he will get a most friendly and cordial recep- ton.
 Human nature Is the same almost everywhere says General Lee
 "The southern people while impulsive are warm hearted and respond most read fly to kind actions and kind words but like the people of the country generally, will growl if the hair Is runped the wrong way, owing to the problems with which they are confronted. and which arc not necessary at this time to mention, they have voted almost solidly against repub- lcan presidential candidates, and with almost equal unanmity the negroes in thelr midst have voted the other way.
 T for one do not think the south will be found hostile to President Roosevelts administration, but will assist it in every measure tending to increase the general prosperity and promote the general well fare of the people. In other words 1t will help him in every way, as the late great  great republic what our forefathers in- tended 1t should be, the glory of Ameri- ca and blessing to humanity.
 q am one of those who are glad that he will see the southern section of this l country, and glad that he will see the l southern people and that the southern people will see him. A closer acquaintance 1 will be of service to both him and to the | country"
 Senator Mccreary's Views. | Senator McCreary of Kentucky takes the view that there will be little legisla- ton at the coming session of congress out side of the passage of the regular appro. priation bills and routine measures, The senator does not believe there will be any attempt to reduce southern repre- sentation at this session and in fact has great doubts if at any time in the fu- ture the republican members of the senate will care to enter Into the long hgnt which would be necessary to pass such a bill through the upper branch of con- gress
 ,"As for .ariff reduction said the sen ator. i've all know about what the re- publican party will do on that question. There will be a reduction but it will amount to nothing so far as the in- terests of the people are concerned The republicans will reduce the tariff in a slight measure and then go before the country with the declaration that as the tariff has been revised there should be nc further agitation of the question. I doubt If an extra session will be called for the purpose.
 ''The members who will comprise the next ways and means committee will likely give hearings next summer and when congress meets a year hence will have a bill ready to report"
 ''The democrats will of course insist" :" concluded The senator. upon the great est reduction possible. We will join heartily with our republican colleagues in any sincere efforts they may make to reduce the tariff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-26
Roosevelt Invited to Nashville.

Nashville, Tenn. November 25.-The chamber of commerce has invited President Roosevelt to visit Nashville
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-26
Neqro Was With Her.

MT. Edwards went on down the street to the store minute later the negro met Mrs Kaiser on the street and then
 
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-11
MIOGENE, a., HAS
A BANK SHORTAGE
w. n. McGarghilI, Cashier of Private
Institution Decamps Leaving
$4,000 Debt.

Shenandoah, Ia, Nov. 11.-W. H.
McGarghill cashier of the Citizens
bank of Imogene, ten miles north of
here. left home Saturday morning os-
tensibly TO look after business matters
at Maryville, Mo. That night he wrote
to his home folks from St. Joseph,
Mo. that he had a shortage of about
100000, the result of playing the board
of trade, and that he would not return
The bank was a private one. and
Edward McGarghill. father of the cash
ier, is able to stand the loss, and he
has arranged to pay all of the deposi-
tors. The bank has been sold to the
First National bank at Council Bluffs
and immediate possession given.
Mr. McGarghill, the missing cash
ier, is extremely popular at home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-11
Crop Estimated at 2.453.00O,.
900 Bushels---Oats and
Hay Rank High.

Washington, d. c.. Nov 1.-THE
agricultural department reports the
total yield of corn in 1904 to be 2.453.-
900, 600 bushels, an average of 267
per acre as compared with 25.5 a year
ago and a ten year average OF 24.2.
The quality is SG.2 as compared with
S3.1 last year. II is estimated that
4.6 per cent of the 1903 crop is still
in the hands of the farmers as com
pared with 50 year ago.
The average yield of potatoes per
acre was 110.4 bushels. as against S4.1
a year ago and ten year average of
$40. The quality this year is 93.4 as
compared with SG.4 a year ago.
The yield of hay is 1.52 tons per
acre as against Isl for last year and
q ten year average of 1.35.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-11
ROOSEVELT DECIDES
TO VISIT THE FAIR
Promises Committee Headed by Mayor
Wells That He Will Arrive in
ST. Louis on Nov. 26.

Washington. ID. c.. Nov. 11.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt has promised to attend
the Louisiana Purchase exposition on
Saturday. Nov. 26. He made this
promise last night to committee
from ST. Louis, headed by Mayor
Wells who came to Washington espec-
tally for the purpose of inviting him
to visit the fair. The probability is
the president may remain in st. Louis
until the night of Sunday, Nov. 81.
The president has been anxious to &c
to st. Louis to see the fair ever since
its opening. but the presidential cam.
paign impelled him to remain in the
east
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-11
new ATHLETIC CLUB TO BUILD $5OO,OOO
HOUSE AND HAVE A Membership OF 5000

gold, vice president, and Charles b.
Pike. treasurer Among the members
of the advisory board are Judge Arthur
H. Chetlain, Dwight Lawrence, Charles
B. Stafford, George NJ. Wisner, DR..
Frank C. Greene. Charles B. Pike and
Frank l.. Pasdeloup.
The clubhouse. u stories high and
fire proof throughout, is to be erected
in Michigan avenue, between Monroe
and Adams streets, adjoining the Chi
cago Woman's Athletic club on the
north Ground will be broken for the
structure early next spring, and it will
be ready for occupancy in the autumn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-11
The New illinois Athletic" at
Chicago Will be the Big
gest Yet Attempted.

Chicago. Nov. 1.-THE New Illi-
nois Athletic club" is in process of
formation. The plans were outlined
by the promoters in a prospectus is
sued yesterday. The clubhouse is TO
cost $50e 600 and a membership of
5000 is expected. Already 1,460 are
pledged. OF the signers 800 are mem
bers of the Chicago Athletic associa-
tion. with which the new club plans to
work harmoniously.
The originators of the club are vii.
liam Hale Thompson. who has been
chosen the first president, and Charles
H. Genslinger, formerly secretary OF
the Missouri Athletic club at st. Louis
and organizer of the New Manhattan
club at New York and the Olympic
club at New Orleans.
Other officials are William A. Meri
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-11
'CANC TAKES POSSESSION
Of WEST VIRGINIA TOWN
Killing of Three Men Leads to Calling for Troops
Will be Sent if Large Posse Meets With
Determined Resistance.

Charleston, w. Va, Nov. 11.-As a
result of the killing of Constable Jack
son in Montgomery by Policeman Eli
oft Wednesday and the subsequent
capture of the town by four brothers
of Jackson at the head of about forty
of their friends reign of terror eX-
lists there.
Asked for Troops.
The mayor. bdpg helpless, appealed
to Sheriff Daniels yesterday. When
Daniels and John Rolf were killed by
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-11
Has No Intention of Re-
signing From National
Committee.
NO EXCUSES TO MAKE
Declares it is Too Early to Dis
cuss Campaign Four
Years Hence.

New York Nov 11.-Thomas Tag
gart, chairman of the democratic ma
tional committee, has no intention of
resigning his post, according to a
statement he made today.
Taggart said the utmost harmony
existed among members of the com
mittee and that they see no necessity
for a reorganization of the party.
Makes No Excuses.
He makes no excuses for the over.
tional ticket and believes this is no
time TO consider either candidates or
the policy for the campaign four years
hence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-11
KING CORN'S YIELD THIS SEASON PROVES
TO BE BOUNTIFUL AND QUALITY THE BEST
WANTED: EPIcURE, By WILEY
Government Chemist Seeks Real Test
of Food Long in Cold Storage.

Washington, Nov. 1.-Dr. Wiley.
the government chemist, wants a real
epicure 10 eat cold storage food. He
has on hand a fine assortment of pro-
visions which have served long term
in the cold storage plant at West
Point, and government clerks with a
Washington lunchroom training will
not do. as il is test of taste and not
chemical action that he wishes to in
augurate. By this means he desires to
show whether years spent on ice can
alter the flavor of the choicest viands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-11

Washington, Nov. 11.-Although rec
ognizing the desirability of having
some government yards equipped for
building naval vessels of the largest
size, Rear Admiral w. l.. Capps, chief
report published today says the navy
has been increasing so rapidly that
ample work will be provided for the
yards by repairs and refits' alone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-11
A new POSTAL
INQUIRY Is ON
Railway Mail Service Being
Quietly investigated for
Two Months
ORDERED BY THE PRESIDENT
Object to Learn if There Has Been
Collusion in the Letting Of
Contracts.

Washington, Nov. ia new inves-
tigation of the postoffice department is
now under way. 1t involves the rail-
way mail service. which calls for the
largest single item of expenditure in
the service. Half a dozen railway mail
contracts are now before the depart
ment of justice for examination as to
their legality, and an investigation of
charges of collusion by government Of
ficials, some of whom are supposed to
be in congress, is being made.
President Roosevelt ordered this in
vestigation before the death of Post
master General Payne. but the fact
that the inquiry has been going on for
nearly two months did not become
known until now. The report of the
department of justice will be made to
the president, who will take up the
matter with Postmaster General
Wynne for whatever action develop
ments may show to be necessary.
In ordering the railway mail con-
tracts to be examined secretly the
president has stole march on mem
bers of congress, who have always pro-
tested against such an investigation
on behalf of the railroads. These pro-
tests have not been confined to the
majority party, for democrats have
come forward whenever the railroads
in their part of the country have been
suspected of charging more than just
price for mail transportation.
Reform Is Expected.
One reform likely to follow in this
department applies to the method OF
weighing mails on which to base a
price to be paid to the railroads. This
weighing is done once in four years for
a short time, and on this basis four
years contract is based. 1t has been
charged that mails were increased dur
ling these periods by collusion between
postoffice officials and the railroad
companies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-11
PROPOSE TO REVISE
PHILIPPINE TARIFF
Recommendation Will be Made to Con-
gress That Action Be Taken
For Good of Islands.

Washington, Nov. 11.-President
Roosevelt will recommend to congress
that authority to be given the Phil
ippine commission to revise the tariff
now in force in those islands. The de-
cision was the principal and about tho
only accomplishment of the cabinet
session today.
The commission has already pre-
pared scheme of revision with a
view more to development of the bus
mess of the islands than from a rev.
enue standpoint
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-11
M. X. & T. FLYER WRECKED
NEAR PARSONS, KANSAS
All Available Surgeons Hurried 10 the
Scene-Two Known to
Be Killed.

Kansas City. Nov. 1.-THE north
bound Missouri, Kansas & Texas flyer.
due at Kansas City at 7:40. was wreck
ed today at South Mound. kans.. eight
miles north of Parsons. Every surgeon
at Parsons was hurried to the scene.
John Farrell, fireman. was killed a ne
gro porter probably fatally injured and
10 others hurt. George Miltmore, of
Illinois; J. f. w. FOCAL. of Quincy, H..
and G. S. Seymour, of Hillsboro, H.,
were among the injured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-11
ANOTHER CROW TO
PICK WITH PORTE
Brieands Robbed American Caravan
And We Want Some
Damages.

Constantinople. Nov. Il. - The
American legation here has addressed
a note to the porte demanding repara-
tion for the recent attack. near Alep-
po. by brigands upon caravan be
longing TO the American house of Mac
Andrews & Fobes. of Smyrna. The
raid resulted in the killing of six o.
the caravans camels and carrying off
by the bandits of GO camels and con-
siderable sum of money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-11
PRIVATE Contractors CAN
BUILD WARSH|PS CHEAPER
Government Attempt to Compete PLENTY
to Do MAKING Repairs.

Capps says that despite every effort
to reduce the cost OF the battleship
Connecticut, the first to be constructed
in the navy yard to most economical
basis lit can hardly be hoped that the
work will be done as cheaply as when
performed in private shipbuilding
yards whose rates Of pay for nine
hours work are in many cases less
than those being paid for eight hours
work at the navy yard"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-11
CONVICTS FATHER
THEN FREES HIM
Chicago Boy Says Testimony in Court
Was Given in Fear of
Police.

Chicago, Nov. IL. - Apparently
straightforward testimony from a boy
convicting his own father of murder
had remarkable sequel today in the
discharge of the alleged murderer.
John WiltraX. The boy when taken
from the influence of the police, re
pudiated the testimony given in court
and stated that his accusations against
his father were made under the stress
of fear.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-11
POSTAL DEFICIT
EIGHT MILLIONS
Annual Report Of Auditor of Depart
ment Shows Receipts and
Expenditures.

Washington. Nov. 1.-THE annual
report of the auditor of the postoffice
department shows the fiscal business
transacted through the postal and
money order branches OF the depart
man during last year were:
Revenues. postal service-s142.5s .5s3.-
600.
Expenditures. postal service.-sl52.-
3G2. 900.
Total money orders issucd: Do
mestic. s383. 1852 600: foreign. s37.s7c.-
900.
Deficit in postal revenues, S.57o. GOO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-11

Ed Jackson yesterday the saloons were
at once closed. and Gov. White was
asked to send troops.
The governor replied he would hold
the troops in readiness, but advised
the forming of large posse. If the
posse should meet with serious resist
ance the troops will be sent To their
relief.
Get Away to Mountains.
The Jackson followers escaped to
mountain strongholds. with which they
are familiar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-11
HERMAN HAAS GETS 6 YEARS
Wrecker of Corn Exchange Bank at
Chicago Pleads Guilty.

Chicago. Nov. 11.-Herman Haas
charged with embezzling funds from
the Corn Exchange National bank
pleaded guilty today and was SEN
fenced to the penitentiary for six
years.