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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-26
The Afternoon Session.

The Convention reassembled at 3:30 D. m. and MT. Weatherly concluded his argument in support of the report of the majority. and argued as to the con- stitutionality of the soldier clause.
 MT. Handley of Randolph spoke for the majority report. He said the par ties were pretty equally divided In his county between white Democrats and Republicans. and that both sides are anxious to get rid of the negro vote. too expensive. His county, he said, is going to vote for the Constitution and the grandfather clause" is the most popular thing with the people that had been proposed in years. They did not desire to disfranchise any white men and would not stand it.
 General Jones of Wilcox made a strong speech for the majority report. He said that in a few years he would be gone end forgotten but he wanted to perpetuate good government in Ala hama in the hands of the sons of the soldiers Not a single authority had been presented to show the plan to be unconstitutional. It was only the oninion of the distinguished gentlemen on the other side. He denied that Senator Morgan had given any au- thoritv to that effect. He said the plan of the majority did not give to any one any right o- privilege he did not already enjoy, but 1t simply proposed to perpetuate that privilege with the white man.
 Governor Jones made legal argu-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-26
Steamer Strikes Ledge.

Boston, July 25.-The Italian steamer. Fert, bound fo Baltimore and New Or leans, struck on Hunts ledge on her way down this afternoon and Captain Marconio returned to this city for a survey. The Fert has been recom- mended to be dry docked for examina- tion as she Is leaking
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-26
The College of Cardinals.

Rome, July 25.-Although the Pops is in excellent health, the feeling pros vails at the Vatican that a meeting of the College of Cardinals cannot be far off. and there is no secret that the candidates to the papacy are making elaborate preparations for this con- clave.
 One of the chief characteristics of the next conclave according to a igb prelate, will be the large number ot candidate for the chair of St. Peter, whereas, after the death of Plus K, there were only two or three candi- dates whose chances for the papacy were serious. Today half the sacred college aspires to the chair and first scrutiny is expected to show that six or seven Cardinals are favored for the pontificate.
 Those who are well informed antici- pate a deadlock and the ultimate se- lection of an outsider who has not yet been mentioned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-26
Mrs. Inpersoll Sues.

Butte. Mont. July 25.-Mrs. Ingersoll of Dobbs Ferry. N. Y. widow of the late Robert G. Ingersoll. and admins tratrix of his estate, brought suit in the district court here today against several heirs of the estate of Andrew J. Davis. to recover judgment for $9,O0S for legal services rendered by MT. In- gersoll in the suit involving the valid ity of the alleged will of the dead mill Iinnaire A. J. Davis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-26

here this afternoon with an attendance of 1,60o delegates. H. D. W. English of Pittsburg, President of the United States Brotherhood, was made chairman of the joint session. The council report showed that the brotherhood includes 1.676 chap ters and of the GOT chapters which had reported. a showing of 6,190 members the Junior department 2 73O boys.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-26
A SOLEMN SCENE.
Conservation of Father MuIdoom
 Witnessed by Thousands.

WAbAACo6O0 " 4@&C0oeAAA1s
 Chicago, July 25.--An audience of thousands. awed by the solemnity and magnificence of Roman Catholic cere- monial, today witnessed the consecra- ton Of Rev. Father Peter J. Muldoon. as TituIar Bishop of Tamassensis. sl1e auxiliary to most Rev. F. ~ Feehnn. Archbishop of Chicago.
 Holy Name Cathedral, where the conservation took place. presented a scene of almost regal splendor to the spectators crowded within it's walls. The solemn rites. the somber music. dignitaries in their most splendid vessments. created a picture hardening back to medieval days.
 Cardinal Sebastian Martiuelli. of Washington. D. C.. acter as consecra- tor. while two archbishops-Feehan. of Chicago: Ryan, of Philadelphia. a dozen Bishops. four hundred priests and scores of acolytes assisted in the ceremonies and celebration of mass.
 At g a. m. Cardinal Martinelli Eleel- ed in his chapel. while in another the Bishop-elect was donning the Episco- pal etockinxs and sandals of pure white watered silk. edged with small pearls. Father Muldoon then emerged from his sanctuary escorted by the Right Rev. James Ryan. Bishop of Alton. H., and the Right Rev. Henry Cosgrove. Bishop of Davenport. Iowa.
 The young priest was led between( the sWo Bishops to the foot of the main altar where uncoverfng his head he bent in profound obeyance to the oonsecrator who was seated and kissed the latter's ring.
 The Bishop-elect was robed in a Iona purple cassock and on his head was the purple baretta which later he laid aside for the nitre.
 Following the kissing of the ring. Father Muldoon prostrated himself on the carpet leading to the altar. He then arose and was official intro- duced for promotion. After exaniin- ing the candidate on church doctrines, Monsignor Martipelli administered the oath of fealty and duty.
 The Cardinal then laid aside his milred and after saying the confession proceeded with the high Pontihcal mass with which the ceremony of con- secration had been interspersed.
 He then blessed the vestments, after W hich each one was solemnly con- ferred on the Bishop. The ceremonies occupied three hours and reached their climax when Bishop Muldoon. crozier in hand made the rounds of the cathe- dral escorted by the assisting bishops. blessing tne people. ne pnen reluTueu to the altar and the ceremonies came to an end with prayer and hymn.
 Bishop Muldcous vestments. tnclud. ing the gold plated and jewel bedecked crozier, were presented to him by va< rious organizations of priests of which he was a member. and cost $10,000. They were of the finest silk and linen. edged with pearls and bestrewed with amethysts and diamonds A small company Of artisans worked for months in Lyons, France, preparing them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-26
Fire in Sioux City. Ia.

Sioux City, la, July 25.-J. P. Phelan & Co.'S dry goods store here was destr oyed by fire supposed to have been started by the suns rays in the front show windows today. The loss is $S0,0O0 about half in-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-26
Shot Her Assault.

Indianapolis. July 25.-A special 10 The Sentinel from Shelbyville. Ind. says: Mrs. Mark Freese of Franklin shot and killed William Gray. a stone contractor. at Briggston. this county, this afternoon. An attempted criminal assault Is given as the reason for the killing. Alter the shooting Mrs. Freese surrendered to the. ahsgi2.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-26
Miss Nielson's Plans.

London. July 2s-Miss Alice Nelson. according to The Daily Express. IS going into grand opera and win appear first in Romeo and Juliet" and Faust after short course in Italy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-26
Kimhsrly in Ill Health.

West Newton. Mass. July 25.-Rear Admiral L. A. Kimberly said today that owing to III health ho would ask to be relieved from serving on the Sampson-Schlcy court of inquiry.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-26
Brotherhood of st. Andrew.

Detroit. July 25-The opening session of the joint convention of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew of the United States and Canada was held in Light Guard armOry
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-26

Louisville. Qy.. July 25.-The maxi mum temperature today was 100 at 3:30 D. m. There were four deaths and twelve prOstrations. A number of towns in the State report rain today.
 Owensboro, Ky. July 25.-Miss Kate Hill and Mrs. Katherine Brooks died last night from heat prostrations.
Mohave County miner., 1901-05-11

XTe have Five Thousand acres of land in the Valley of
the Colorado River that shows oil blossom all over it
The sands mpregnated with parafine the most val
liable Petroleum base. In this field the oI-bearng char
acter of the land is evident every hand one-nnth
interest in this body of land will be given to the party or
company that will put down well or wells to test the
territory. ~ " ~ ~ ~
All necessary information regarding the property
and terms can be had on application to
Arson II. Smith,
Kingman Arizona
Mohave County miner., 1901-05-11
The Opportunity Of a Lifetime

Others offer you ground floor proposi-
tions We let you in at the Basement
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-02

exhibits, TO the Worlds fair officials
The Colored Citizens Louisiana Pur.
chase exposition committee has issued
through It's chairman, Capt. c. II.
Tandy, call for state conven-
tion of the colored citizens of Nilsson
ri, in St Louis. on the 10Th Of Novem.
Der. to consider the work of prepar-
ing for exhibits that will give the col
cred race OF Missouri "A proper rep
resentation AT the Worlds fair.
The Wyoming Press association put
the Worlds Fair ball In motion for
that state by appointing Gov. De
Forest Richards and Editors Deeming,
Constant. Chaplin, Slack and Holiday
n committee TO take up the matter Of
organizing a State industrial commits
sion which will take care OF the
stnte's representation at the Worlds
fair. This commission is to be Sc
lecfed at convention of delegates
from counties on December II and IL.
Oklahomas Louisiana Purchase Ex-
position commission, after a personal
investigation Of the Pan-American ex-
hibits and state buildings. has reached
the conclusion that II Is best TO dis
tribute the exhibits among the de-
partment buildings designed for the
several particular lines and To reserve
its territorial building as museum
of Oklahoma's historical and peculiar
features, and headquarters in which
0klahoma's visitors can meet and
entertain their friends.
The railroad and other tFansporta.
ton companies are keeping tab on the
progress of Worlds fair matters. A
belt line will be built connecting all
tracks with the grand entrance to the
exposition grounds, near which will
be erected great station with abun-
dant trackage. Union station will be
relieved of congestion during the
Worlds fair by providing other sta
fions for local trains. One of these
receiving stations will be at the west
end Of Eads bridge, provided with
elevators TO transfer passengers be-
tween cars on the surface tracks, on
the bridge tracks and on the ele-
waited road on the levee.
Mr.. =. w. Baumhoff. postmaster OF
st. Louis, has arranged TO establish
at once sub-post Office at Worlds
Fair headquarters. in the Laclede
building, and full station in the
building formerly occupied by the
Athletic club, on the Worlds fair site
in Forest park.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-02
LIONS FOR THE WORLDS FAIR.
David Il. Francis, Thomas Jefer-
son and Louisiana Purchase.

st. Louis, Oct. 25.--In the menagerie
of Frank {. Bostock, the wild animal
trainer, who has the concession for a
wild animal show at the Pan-Ameri-
can exposition and who is an appli-
cant for the same concession at the
Louisiana Purchase exposition, three
little lion cubs were born several
weeks ago. One of them is named
David r. Francis, another Thomas
Jefferson and the third Louisiana
Purchase.
The christening of the cubs took
place October 10 last. at the reception
given in honor of the Latin-American
commissioners by Mr.. Jose de Olivares,
representative of the Louisiana Pur-
chase exposition in the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition building at the
Pan-Ameriean exposition. A large
number of invited guests were pres
ent, among them Mrs. Ella Wheeler
Wilcox. Frank c. Bostock was also
invited. While the festivities were at
their height, one of Bostock's train
ers entered. carrying the little tawny
animals in his arms. lie placed them
on the floor in the center of the re-
ception hall, and they at once became
the center of admiration. The cubs
were then but few days old, as
playful as kittens and as easily car
ried in the arms. Bostock announced
that the animals had been brought
up 10 be christened. Mrs. Ella Wheel
er Wilcox chose the name David X.
Francis for the first. Miss Marie Bay
liss, a belle from Ohio, named the
female cub Louisiana Purchase"
with Louise" for short, while Mrs.
Norris Gregg, wife of Director Norris
Gregg, named the third Thomas JEFF
ferson."
Mr.. Frank Bostock declares that the
schooling of the three young animals
will begin at once, and that IL he Sc
cures the concession for a wild animal
show at ST. Louis, they will do sur
prising stunts there.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-02
FOREIGN.

American and European merchants
in China fear another outbreak.
A petition for annexation to the
United Statesis being circulated among
Cuban business men.
A reciprocity meeting at Havana Is
expected to favor union with the
United States.
Gen. Sir Redvers Butler, who directed
Sir George White to surrender Lady
smith, has been deprived of the COM
mand of the First army corps and re-
duced to half pay.
Nine. TsiIka, companion of Miss
Stone. is said to have died in captivity.
Shepherd reports that the stolen mis-
sionary was seen near the Turkish
frontier.
United States authorities in the
Philippines have decided to surround
the Island of Samar with war vessels,
6ll it with troops and eradicate the
5olomen, who are in active insurrec-
ton.
Five members Of an American mis-
sion, fugitiyes from Macedonia, were
killed by Turkish frontier guards
while trying TO enter Bulgaria.
The Pan-American congress In Mex
ico adopted a resolution calling upon
Venezuela and Colombia to come to
terms Of peace.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-02
THE WORLDS FAIR BONDS.
the Special Tax Ordinance
shall he Passed.

ST. Louis. Oct. 2s.-when the munie.
ipal assembly shall have passed an
ordinance providing for levy of taxes
for interest and sinking fund for the
$4,000. 900 of Worlds fair bonds TO be
issued by the city. the bonds will be
prepared so that they may ee ready
for sale as soon as the proceeds are
needed for the work of the fair.
The state constitution requires that
provision must be made To pay inter.
est and establish a sinking fund for
bonds to be issued by any municipali.
~ before the bonds can be sold. The
second amendment TO the city char.
ter, which received n favorable vote
al Tuesdays election, authorizes the
city to levy special tax for the pur.
pose of meeting obligations incurred
in issuing the Worlds fair bonds.
The annual expense 10 the city will
he about 100000. of which Si50.00o
will be for interest and $3.50. 900 for
sinking fund. This will make the city
able to meet all the bonds within 20
years from the date of issue. even II
the Worlds fair should fail TO pay
any dividends on the money spent.
Five thousand bonds of 81 900 each
will be printed from the eity's bono
plate under the direction of the may
or and comptroller. When other form
alities shall have been complied
with, and the officers of the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition Co. notify tn,
mayor and comptroller that the city
money is needed TO carry on the worl
of the Worlds fair. these two city OF
ficials will advertise the bonds fol
snle.
Whatever amount the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition Co. may be abl,
to repay to the city after the World'i
fair will be applied to the payment o.
the bonds, and will make just tha
much less expense TO the taxpayers.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-02

The British discovered that the
Beers are buying horses in Russia and
cannon in France.
Henry Watterson, in an editorial,
said the president is only living up to
republican party religion in entertain
ing Booker T. Washington at the white
house..
President Roosevelt is likely to ap-
point successor to Judge Woods with
out waiting for Indiana politicians to
agree on an appointee.
DIR. G. NJ. Bartlett, for 81 years
president of the Maryville college at
Maryville, Tenn, died at the age of 81
years.
Frederick Archer, the noted organ
list, died at Pittsburg, aged 63years.
Ohio democrats formally opened
their state campaign at Bucyrus.
DIR. George Stockton Burroughs, pres
ident of Wabash college at Crawfords-
vile, Ind, from 1892 to 1899, died at
Clifton Springs, N. Y.
George t Barnes, congressman from
the Tenth Georgia district in the
Forty-ninth, Fiftieth and Fifty-frst
congresses, died at his home in Au-
gusta, aged 60 years.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-02
HAVE START
The Dak. and uurncss OF cornwall
and York Leaye 81. Johns,
n. ~. for Home.

81. Johns, y. r., Oct. 2B.--The duke
and duchess of Cornwall and York
started for England at daylight. FRI
day. on board the royal yacht Ophir-
with the British cruisers Niobe and
Dadem forming the escort. The flag.
ship, the frst-class cruiser Crescent,
accompanied the Ophir outside the
port and fired farewell salute.
The duchess, who has recovered
from Thursdays faintness, attended
the state dinner Thursday night.
Prior to the dinner the duke made
Robert Bond, the premier of New
foundlnnd, a knight commander of
the order OF ST. Michael and St.
George.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-02
TERRIFIC OIL EXPLOSION.
Four OIL Tanks, n Tank Car and Na-
merous Barrels of Gasoline Ex-
pIode at Milan. Mo.


Milan, Mo-, Oct. ga battery Of
four oil tanks of the Standari Oil Co.
caught fire about G,ven o'clock Thurs
day evening, exploding with terrific
force, throwing the burning oil in all
directions, and making one of the
largest fires in the history of the
city.
In the oil house were barrels of gas.
oline, which exploded, throwing lhs
metal barrels through the air for sev-
eral hundred yards. A number of per-
sons had narrow escapes. An oil tank
car exploded, burning the car and set
ting on fire number of railway cars.
1t is reported that the oil delivery
man, Tom S. Sewer, can not be lo-
Gated. and it is feared that he burned.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-02
A WILD DASH FOR LIBERTY.
Dssscttses oNsrpowered. Horse. stoiea
Bioodheuad. Kui-d aud tho nes-
ptrado Escaped.

Nashville, Tenn. oct. -. \ dcsper
ate man fought his way clear of twe
city detectives here to-day aud after
thrilling chase. made good his rs.
cape. In his aee for liberty he util.
iscd two-hofse wagon team, horse
and buggy and riding horse,
all forcihly taken, while Two dead
hloodhouuds mark the first portion OF
his trail.
The officers believe the mnn is one
OF the gang that held up the Great
Northern express near Wagner. Mont,
last June. his attempt TO get change
for $50 bill Of the series secured In
thu robbery attracting the attention
of the police 10 him,
At l0;3O "A. IN. rawhoned man
about Ave feet ten inches in height,
florid complexion. offered the bin In
payment Of small purchase made ai
n store on the public square. Difficult
~ in making the change caused the
salesman to closely notice the bill
which proved 10 he on the Montana
bank, TO which the stolen hills were
consigned. The police were quietly
notified, the clerk meanwhile delay
ing the matter of change.
Detectives DWser aud niekns were
soon on hand and, approaching the
man. demanded his name.
Ferguson WIS the reply. aud af'
ter another question or two Detective
Dwycr informed the man he wns un'
der arrest Quick as Il flash Ferguson
held revolver in each hand and
started for the door. \ hand-to-hand
fight ensued. both officers graphing
with the stranger. who proved more
than match for them. Using his
pistols as clubs, hc fought his way 60
the door and tled down the street.
passing ice wagon caught his atten.
ton, and the three negro occupants
were soon out of bis way. Then. al
Terrific clip. the wagon WAS headed
ross the Cumberland river bridge
o East Nashville, fuslnde of shot,
flowing il.
Out Woodlawn street went the fly
k team, bur sudden turn brought
to grief. One of the horses fcl
plu hibkf Ills liEs hHN Ati' ihEiNf'
las not TO be delayed. Running across
he street. he held up an old ncgr'
no was driving by In "A buggy, am
be- flight was continued.
Out into the commons he sped
nee the .hnggy overturned, but wa
kiickly righted. Finally. the tire
Sorse was abandoned. and after
We into Shelby park ON foot, th
opposed bandit secured anotbe
Prise, hitched at a point near III
#hrk. Then, after a sensational rid
BE- horse was left and the fight COZ
nued on foot. Further out The pu
#Iers found two Of the bloodhound
Ased in the chase shot 10 death.
bort distance apart, and after thel
he trace of the man WIS lost.
The sheriff, with a large posse.
Mt tonight securing the country fo
he missing man. When the buggy wa
abandoned the man threw away wa
{ let containing sl,-- in ten and tweI
: ty-dollnr bills, of the Montana banl
] chief-of-Poliee Curran now has IN
money.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-02
CAPITAL CONGRATULATIONS.
The Washington Post ConRratuIates
81. Louis On the Outlook for
the Worlds Fair.
Washington, Oct. a7.-The Washing.

Washington, Oct. 27.--The Washing
ton Post says:
''The Post extends it's conRratula-
tons to ST. Louis on the adpotion, at
the special election on the 22d instant.
of such amendments to It's charter as
will enable the city to put itself in
proper shape for the entertainment
of the millions of visitors who will
flock there in 1903 to see record
breaking Worlds fair. Stupendous
as is the work to which ST. Louis l.
pledged. she has the capacity TO per-
form it. Not only are the finances
of the gigantic undertaking in ex-
cellent shape, but the organization is
admirable in all respects. Add to
these indispensables the energy and
enterprise which are st. Louis norma
characteristics, and we have made as
Eurance doubly cure and taken bond
of fate that the seemingly audacious
promise CT the Louisiana Purchase
exposition will be faithfully execut-
ed"
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-02
PREPARING FOR THE FAIR.
The Construction Period of the Loui,
siana Purchase Exposition is
Fairly Begun.
BUILDING DESIGNS MIST ELABORATE
Picture 81 stupendouH and Das
siinnIy Benutifui n. to FRiri,
startie Its creators-oth.r Item,
of Interest.

81. Louis, Oct. e5lrhe genera
ground plans and perspective views o,
the buildings Of the Louisiana FUR
chase Centennial exposition were fur
nished the press for publication dur
ing the past week, They are the lie
signs of the most celebrated grchi
teets of the country. and their set
ting. or grouping, among the forch
trees in the Forest park Worlds inii
site makes n picture SO stupendoui
and dazzlinely beautiful in every de
tail as to fairly startlc the CREATOR
of the work themselves. The work
ing plans for these buildings. whitl
will cost about eight million dollars
nre now being prepared, and contracts
for their construction will be LEI
about December OF the present year
Other building plans are Ia follow
About four million dollars will he eN
pended on the grounds within tn,
next six months
In addition TO the yast sums a
money 10 be spent on the Worlds fuil
grounds aud buildings in the near fu
tnre, there will be something else do
ing in st. Louis during the prepara
tion for the International exposition
| Al special election. held last Tues
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-02
LOCOMOTIVE BOILER LET GO.
Terrible Destruction and Loss os life
by the Explosion of Locomo-
tive Boiler Near Boody, III.

Springfield, ILL.,, Oct. 25.-The boiler
of a Wabash locomotive, No. 7l0,
hauling a train of freight cars, ex-
ploded two miles north of Boody.
Thomas Evers, of East st. Louis, fire.
man, and Thomas Holland, of Clay
ton, ILL.,, brakeman, were instantly
killed, and Engineer i. NJ. Donnelly,
of Decatur, was injured, as was also
Georfe Anthony. who was riding in the
first car. The engine and six cars
were destroyed and 100 feet of track
torn up.