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ing character, substantiating the story of the crime, as here told. He was sentenced to hang on the 18th day of April following, but an appeal to the supreme court acted as c stay of execution. The supreme court reversed the opiniQn of the lower court on astecnnicality, And Lipscomb was given a second trial in March, 1898, when he was again convicted, but this time the jury rendered a verdict with the recommenda- ton of mercy, so, under the laws of the state, the judge was obliged to give Lips comb a life-sentence, which he did, and the aged doctor is now life convict, the supreme court having affirmed the decision of the lower court
 Jack was arrested when the indictment against him was returned, and languished in jail for several months, and was final ly released on heavy bail. His case has been continued from term to term, and ap- pication was made at this term for a change of venue, and then for a continu- ance, but both applications were over ruled. Two special venires had been ex- hausted before a jury was secured.
 This case has excited a great deal of in- terest throughout the south, and especial ly in this state, where the alleged conspir- ators took high rank as citizens before the commission of the crime. Jack has se- cured the very best legal talent in the state to conduct his defense, and the fight, with his life as the stake, will be a bitter one.
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THE TRIAL BEGUN.
Several Witnesses Testified for State
 The Fight Bitter One.

DeKalb, Miss, March 20.-(Special.) 1.-The greater part of the day in the Jack trial now on before the circuit court of Kemp CT county here was taken up by the argu- ment of counsel in the case as to the rele- vancy of the testimony offered by W. P. Minor
 This witness is chancery clerk of Noxu- bee county, and his testimony was to the effect that insurance to the amount of $21,- 900 had been issued on the life of Charles T. Stewart, and that some months prior to the tragic death of the latter, the policies for his insurance had been made payable to Guy Jack by transfer, which transfer was on record in his office. The counsel for the defense objected strongly to the introduction and admission of this testi- mony and the matter of it's competency was argued at length by the counsel on either side. Judge Huddleston rendered a decision admitting the testimony as evil dence.
 This matter having been settled, J. w. Duran was introduced by the state. Duran was living with Charles T. Stewart and was at home when the latter came home on the fatal night. Duran testified that Stew art came home at a rather late hour ap- parently as well as ever, and attended to his usual duties. Before retiring he took a foot bath and swallowed capsule that he had brought home with him in a pill box.
 There was only one capsule in the box and Stewart swallowed that one. Within ten minutes after taking the capsule Stew art commenced jerking all over and com plained of being in great pain and died in about thirty minutes after taking it, in great agony.
 The next witness was Dr. J. B. Mooney who compounded the capsules for Stewart upon Dr. Lipscomb's prescription. He tes- tified that Dr. Lipscomb, whose partner pr. Mohler, also had drug store, came to his place on the afternoon of January q , 1897, and requested him to fill a prescrip- tion, which he did, delivering it to Dr. Lipscomb who paid for 1t. The prescrip- ton contained bromide quinne 10 grains anti-kamnia 10 brains, strychnine N. V. 3-60 grain. This prescription was divided into three capsules with directions to take one at night. He had never before sold medicines to Iipscomb for Stewart The witness said that less than 1a grain of strychnine would not kill a man and that the three capsules compounded by him con tained only 1-17 of a grain After pr Mooney had finished giving in his testi- mony, court adjourned for the night
 Judge Huddleston is pushing the trial as rapidly as is consistent with the proper course Of justice, and it is the general im- precision that the trial will not be long drawn out The counsel in this case are contesting for every advantage and the fight for the life of Guy Jack will be bit- ter one.
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.EN SOCIETY.
5SsEaINlsNS sNSeE,eSE.SNlsylsXS

Rev. John Monro Canister has cards out announcing the marriage of his grand daughter, Louise, to Truman Herbert Ald- rich, on Tuesday evening, April A. al 8 o'clock, in the Church of the Nativity, Huntsville. The engagement of Miss Ban- ister and MT. Aldrieh has been known for several months in Birmingham society, where they are both so popular and well known. Miss Canister has spent a season or two here with her relatives, MT. and Mrs. Sidney Lanier, and is much admired for her beauty and other personal charms. She is a fine musician, and has studied under well-known masters. MT. Aldrich is a son of Former Congressman T. Ii. Aldrich. Among the Easter social func- tions will be a reception for the bridal couple by MT. and Mrs. Truman H. Ald rich at their residence in highland ave- nue.
 The Highland Book club will meet to- morrow morning with Mrs. Edward Leake.
 Miss Bertha Woodward has returned from West Virginia.
 Mrs. Nathan Malone returned a few days ago from Greensboro.
 New York.
 Frank Field of Eufaula, is in the city.
 Miss Annie Yerby, of Uniontown, who is the guest of Mrs. Simms, will return home today. Miss Yerby is one of the we'll known young newspaper women Of the state and is a very charming anu attractive girl She is one of the brightest members of the press club.
 The Nineteenth Century club will be en- tertained tomorrow by Miss Kate Rogan.
 Miss Metcalf, who has been the guest of relatives, returned to her home in Tennes- see yesterday.
 Mrs. Mary c. Bass, of Bessemer, is visit ing her sister, Mrs. Walter K. McAdory, 2421 Fifth avenue.
 The board of managers of the Mercy Home will meet this morning with Mrs. A. N. Ballard, 1921 Sixth avenue, at 10 o'clock.
 MT and Mrs. Lew Lazarus have returned from a short visit to relatives at Okalona, Miss.
 Miss Mary Leigh Broadnax has returned from Augusta, where she spent the winter
 Miss Mamie Louise Gregory, who has been spending several weeks with Miss Winnie Wussinger at the East Lake Atheneum, returned to her home in Marion yesterday. Miss Gregory made many friends here during her visit here who re- gret her departure.
 Dr. A. c. Davidson, pastor of the South side Baptist church. has gone to Marion to assist Rev. MT. Bomar in a series of church services.
 The department of philosopy, science and literature of the Woman's club will meet in the club parors Tuesday afternoon at o'clock Members will please note the change in the hour. The subject will be "Oriental Philosophy" the special topics being concentration and meditation. Mrs. L. Crozier French, director.
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~THE PLAYS

Phil Peters broke box office record last night at O'Brien's and followed it up with a show that made good; made the audience indulge in almost one continuous laugh and sent them home happy
 Before o'clock yesterday evening every seat in the house had been sold, a record which is without parallel in Birmingham as far as repertoire shows are concerned, and after o'clock all Treasurer West had to do was to sit in his little bird cage, smile and say I'm sorry; but you'll have to come tomorrow, for there's nothing left"
 When the standing room was offered there were over two hundred people in line.
 The inimitable Phil was just as funny as ever, and Nettie Peters the same charming soubrette. As team they are without doubt head and shoulders above any and -all others in the repertoire business. The supporting company is stronger than he has ever had, and the specialties are ex- ceptionally good, with an abundance of them. "A Knotty Affair was the bill last night, and the audience did not fail to take advantage of the opportunities it afforded for laughing purposes.
 Specialties were introduced by Phil and Nettie Peters, James Derlin, George Tim mons, O'Brien sisters, DeIve sisters and the entire company in a cake walk that made hit.
 This afternoon at matinee "A Miserable Marriage" and tonight My Boys'
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BASE BALL AT UNIVERSITY.
Schedule of Games for the Season Glee Club Being Organized

University, March 2o-(Special) )-Great baseball. Games have been arranged to be played on the university campus with Tu- lane on April 27, 28 and 29, and with Au- burn on May Il, 12 and B. The manager expects soon to have games arranged with Sewanee, Mississippi and probably Texas.
 The Juniors and Seniors will cross bats on next Saturday.
 The observatory, which for some time has been out of repair, has been over hauled and put in excellent condition by pr. H. A. Sayre, assisted by Professor Wilkins.
 The chapel has been divided up into sec tion rooms, and prayers are now held in the mess hall.
 A study room for the co-eds is being nicely fitted up on the first floor Of Manly hall, the law library having been moved over the presidents office. The seniors re- gret that the president does not fix a place for them to. study.
 Professor J. Carter Troop delivered the third of a series of five lectures in Clark hall on last Friday evening. His subject "The Novelists of the Nineteenth Gen. tury," was treated in masterly manner.
 Miss Lawhorn. of Montgomery, has been forced to resign from the university on account of ill-health.
 Miss Belle Clements, who is quite popular with the university men, has returned from Helena, Montana, where she made a lengthy visit to her sister, Mrs. Adams.
 Miss Vesta Anderson, of Montgomery, is a visitor on the campus. She is the guest of Mrs. T. N. Palmer.
 The Glee club has been organized among the cadets, and they expect soon to give an entertainment for the benefit of the base ball team. Cadet Woods, of Florence, is leader, and under his efficient leadership a success Is assured.
 Miss Abbie F. Searcy, one of the most popular co-eds., has been kept indoors with a sprained ankle.
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some new quarters. which added greatly to his attractive spring opening. The large and beautiful store was crowded all day with visitors and the fabrics shown were of the latest weaves and colors. Mr Marx always selects his stock with the greatest care, and the result has been that Blrmr ingham women realize that he keeps in touch with the latest designs and fashions.
 -Tz E EBbE.
 The Trade Palace
 Loveman, Jaros & Co.,, at their Trade Palace, held a reception all day, so crowd ed was each department for their spring opening. The Palace was handsomely dec orateds and in each department was a profusion of beautiful goods and stylish millinery. The Trade Palace was unusual ly attractive in it's spring attire. The open ings will continue today, and the streets and the shops will no doubt be crowded.
The age-herald., 1899-03-21
CAPT. DANIEL COLEMAN,
Of Huntsville, will Deliver Memorial
 Day Address in Birmingham.

A week or two ago an invitation was ex- tended by the Confederate Veterans of Bir- mingham to Captain Daniel Coleman, of Huntsville, to deliver the memorial ad- dress on Decoration Day. Captain Cole man has accepted the invitation and will be the chief speaker for that occasion.
 No other arrangements have been made for that day, nor has any other part of the programme been decided upon. It is possible that all of the exercises will be held in the auditorium, after which the march to the cemetery will be made and the graves decorate
The age-herald., 1899-03-21
THE CRECHE.
Good Work Being Done Raising Money
 to Fit Up Ward in Mercy Home.

The ladies of the Creche are making strong efforts to raise the money necessary to furnish and completely equip the child ren's department of the Mercy Home They are being assisted by number of gentle men and are meeting with a great deal of success. Only a small amount is asked from each contributor, but these little bits are rapidly amounting to a nice little sum.
 The Greene, of which Mrs. Charles O. Locke is president, is one of the noblest charitable institutions in Birmingham, and one most deserving of public support It takes all of the homeless babies and little children of the city and endeavors to bring them up and start them out in life free from corruptinS influences.
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DON'T MARRY

Until you have obtained our samples and prices of latest style and finest quality En- graved Wedding Invitations, sent free Lar gest plant in the United States for this class of work. therefore we quote lowest prices. 100 Engraved Visiting Cards (name only), latest script. for one dollar. Address, SS cents per line extra. J. P. Stevens & Bro, Jewellers and Engravers. AZ Whitehall St.. Atlanta, Ga.
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MRS. CAROLINE ASHFORD,
Mother of T. T. Ashford, Died at Noon
 Yesterday-Funeral Today.

At noon yesterday, Mrs. Caroline Ash ford, mother of T. T. Ashford, died at the residence of the latter, at 926 South Twen- tieth street. She was over seventy years of age, and her death seems to have been the result of old age.
 She has been living with her son in Bir- mingham for two or three years past, hav- ing come here from her old home near Courtland, in Madison county. She was loving mother, and an estimable woman in every respect.
 The funeral services will be held at MT Ashford's residence this morning, at 10:30 o'clock, and the remains will then be taken to Madison county for burial.
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-- RafeR fO 1T. IF. A. Convention

A rate of one and one-thrd for the round trip has been granted to Montgomery and return on account of the convention of the Travellers Protective Association, which is to be held in that city next month. Colonel D. l.. Higdon. of this city, secretary of Post B, Is furnishing the information as to how these rates can be obtained.
The age-herald., 1899-03-21
PERSONAL.

George Thornton, of Tempe, Arizona, ar- rived in Birmingham yesterday morning. He was called here by the serious illness of his little daughter, at the residence Of Mrs Rebecca Anderson, on the South Highlands. He found her much improved from an attack of pneumonia and in a de- cidedly better condition.
 Charles Linn, formerly oGShis city, but now of St. Louis, is visiting relatives in Birmingham.
 News was received in this city yesterday that Rev. James L. Britain, pastor of the Methodist church at Oxford, had been made presiding cider of the Talladega dis trict, to take the place of Rev. s. M. Hos- mer who has been made president of the Southern university at Greensboro.
 Dr. B. J. Baldwin, of Montgomery, re- turned home yesterday afternoon.
 President Nat Baxter and Vice Presidents James Bowron and A. M. Shook of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com- pany are in New York to attend the an- nual meeting of the directors of the conn., pany. Officers for the ensuing year are to be selected and other important business transacted.
 Coleman Ward has returned from Nash vile.
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Best of All

To cleanse the system in gentle and truly beneficial manner, when the springtime comes, use the true and perfect remedy, Syrup of Figs. Buy the genuine. Manu- factured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only. and for sale by all druggists. at 50 cents per bottle.
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From the Philadelphia North American.
 You were on your beat when this riot occurred?" asked the attorney.
 "No, sor," replied the policeman, 'I was on the neck av the spalpeens in the dock, yer 'anner"
The age-herald., 1899-03-21
No scriptural Authority

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 'I see that some writer who opposes poly. gamy says that one wife is enough for any man.,
 well, that's an open question. Father Adam and the late King Solomon certainly held widely diverging views on the sub iectn
The age-herald., 1899-03-21
Notice

Ladies are invited to attend correct and exclusive display of samples of ladies' dress stuffs (Tussday and Wednesday, March 21- D. Morris hotel, rooms 114-115.
 MISS F. SATTERWHITE, Purchasing Agent of Louisville, ky. 3-H-2t
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Death of a Young Man

Opelika, March 2O.-(Special)- )-Master Clifton Gladstone Purnell, son of I H. Pur- nell manager of the Western Union Tele- graph, died yesterday of pneumonia aged 16 years. He was a lad of brilliant prom ise.
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Wal Paper.

The largest assortment of the latest and most artistic Wall Papers to be found any where in the south at w. D. Colby's Wall Paper and Art Store, 2023 First avenue, Bir- mingham. Samples sent free.
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BeautifulPIctures.

All of the new and artistic things in pic lures, such as the very popular Platint Prints, Copley Prints and Vienna Water Colors, at Colby's Wall Paper and Ar Store, 2023 First avenue, Birmingham, Ala
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MUNYON's REMEDIES.

If you have Rheumatism, my Rheuma- tsm Cure will cure you in a few hours; my Dyspepsia Cure will cure any case of in- digestion or stomach trouble; 90 per cent. of kidney complaints, including Brights Disease, can be cured with my Kidney Cure; nervous affections and diseases of the heart are controlled and cured by my Nerve and Heart Cure; my Cold Cure will break up any form of cold in a few hours; 57 cures for 57 ailments. Every druggist sells them-mostly 25 cents a vial.
 Write Professor Munyon, 1505 Arch street. Philadelphia, for free medical advice on any disease.
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A Day and a Night

Without any question Charles Hoyt is the most prolific and fertile writer of Ameri- can farces in the history of our stage Hardly a season passes that does not give the theater-going public one or two new plays. The name of Hoyt has become a guarantee that any play that has his name as author. will tickle the public palate . nightly. Mir. Hoyt has for many years . most successfully felt the popular pulse , in hilarious entertainment. He is a pjay- wright who always has a reason ard a good one for whatever he does. For in- stance, in his latest comedy, "A Day and a-r Night In New York;" one act is sup posed to occur during the day, while the other two are at night. MT. Hoyt has re- ceived many inquiries why this division has been made in favor of the night If } I made two acts in the day and one at night" said MT. Hoyt, Tit would not have been possible for me to locate the comedy in New York at all. What is dinner time in good many places is the hour for early breakfast in New York. Dinner is eaten barely in time to let the diners reach the theater as the curtain rises. while the third meal is taken leisurely somewhere toward midnight. In fact, if were to re-write this comedy, should divide the first act into two scenes, and only have the first one of these occur while the sun shines" - This company will be at O'Brien's Fri- day night.
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Our r6S
 By Inhalation

Clouds of medicated vapor are inhaled through the mouth and emitted from the nostrils, cleansing and vaporizing all the inf1amed and diseased parts, which cannot be reached by medicine taken into the stomach.
 It permeates every air passage.
 And at once destroys the disease germs. It cures through medicated and vitalized air.
 It is an invigorating tonic to the vital forces.
 A remedy which soothes heals and in- vigorates.
 It positively cures catarrh and d'seases of the nasal organs
 It enables you to cure yourself at home. It renders unnecessary any cutting, burn ing or cauterizing.
 It destroys at once the bacilli of bronchi- tis and consumption.
 Its use is followed immediately by sense of relief.
 It enables you to save doctors big fees,
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Dr. B. J. Baldwin, of Montgomery, re turned home yesterday afternoon.
Prompt Attention

Coleman Ward has returned from Nash vile.
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One of the most popular emporiums at all seasons Is that of Ferd Marx. This season has found MT. Marx in very hand
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-15
new POSSESSIONS
A Congressman on Their
Various Needs.
representative Moody OF M ssa-
chusetts on Alaska, Hawai-
and Porto Rico.

WASHINGTON, Dee. 6.-Represent-
alive Moody of Massachusetts,, who is
a member of the Appropriations Com
mittee. and one of the strong men OF
the House, says that he thinks there
will be important legislation this WIN
ter
With reference TO financial legisla-
ton he said today that he had no
doubt that financial measure would
be passed. Just exactly what form 1t
would take could not be told at this
time, but he thought there would be a
satisfactory adjustment between the
House and the Senate on the subject.
ALASKA. HAWAII AND PORTO RICO
There are three of the possessions
of the United States which | think Con-
gress will Iegislate for during the
coming session. These are Alaska, Ha-
wall and Porto Rico. Each of these
possessions should as soon as possible
be given full territorial form of gov
eminent We know about them; there
is no doubtful question and no excuse
for their being kept in their present
condition. | remember that in the last
Congress we were considering in the
Appropriations Committee an item for
the erection of an additional school
house in Alaska and there was no one
here who knew what were the local
needs of that Territory. [ thought
| then that it was shame the Territory
should be left in this helpless condl-
tiCn with no local government and no
one to make known it's needs to Con-
gress and look after its peoples inter-
| ests The relations Of Hawaii and Por-
TO Rico toward the United States are
| fully understood and there is no pro-
priety in holding them without popu-
lar form of government.
| CAS- to Cuba, do not see that there
is anything that can be done now az
| to a permanent form of government
| We are pledged to give Cuba complete
| independence as soon as stable gov
eminent can be formed, but when TINS
| will be no one can tell | believe II
| will be a difficult task, and that it will
| be a very long time before the Cubans
are prepared for independence
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-15
Sale of Fancy Work.

An exhibition sale of elegant fancy
work, eminently suitable for Christmas
gifts, will be held at Henry Williams
store, on Fort steet, on Monday and
Tuesday next. The entire work was
executed by Mrs. Williams and includes
sofa cushions in exquisite designs, ORR
entail and fancy patterns. Especially
fine is a cushion upon which has been
painted and worked the figure of a
Geisha girl, the completion of which
must have entailed considerable time
and close attention. Pin cushions, tray
cloths, pen-wipers. elegant ladies'
handkerchiefs, decorated glass glove,
jewel, necktie and handkerchief boxes.
comfort and shopping bags, dressed
dolls and long list of other articles,
all most artistically executed, make up
a most charming display of fancy
work, we'll worth a long trip to see.
The sale will commence at 9 O'Clock
on Monday morning and continue till
Tuesday afternoon.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-15
THE WATER SHORTAGE
SUPERINTENDENT Brown Wants Poo
pie to Use Supply Frugally.


Mr.. Andrew Brown, superintendent
of the Waterworks Bureau, said yes
terday evening that unless the resi-
dents of Honolulu use water frugally
there will be almost certainly short
age before long. AS long as the pumps
can be kept going there will be a reas-
enable supply in the district furnished
thereby, but as a great deal will be
needed in cleaning and flushing the in
fected districts of the city the supply
must be used with caution by every
body.
The Nuuanu. valley supply is also
quite short In reservoir No. l, the
largest, there are now only nine inches
of water In the No. reservoir there
are five feet and in No. 3 about six
feet. If carefully used the department
will be able to pull through, as there
is a limited supply now running into
the reservoirs daily. Mr.. Brown espe-
cially requests that the published hours
for irrigation be strictly observed for
the present. or the department will be
forced TO shut off the water now used
for that purpose.