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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-18
MRS. LYMAN J. GAGE DEAD
Wife of the Secretary of the Treasury succumbed Last Night in
 Washington.

Washington. May 17.-Mrs. Lyman !. Gage, wife of the Secretary of the Treasury, died at her residence, NO. 1715 Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest. at s:3O o'clock tonight. after an illness of nine weeks duration. For time before her death, Mrs. Gage suffered considerable pain. but she maintained her bright and cheerful demeanor and was conscious to the last. Heart trouble, the result of grip complica- tions, was the immediate cause of death.
 Mrs. Gage was a native of Albany, N. Y., and was 5S years of age. She was married to Secretary Gage in Dem yer, Colo, in 1887. There were no children from their union, Tne re- mains will be inferred in Rose Hill Cemetery, near Chacigo.
 During their residence In Washing ton. Secretary and Mrs. Gage have taken quite an active part in social life at the capital. Mrs. Gage wass a woman of charming personality, al with her husband. delighted in extef ing the hospitality of their eleg3 home on Massachusetts Avenue. ' Gage was probably closer to Mrs. Kinley than any other of the ladi the cabinet.
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priest died in Stanley's rooms, either after having been drugged for robbery
 or simply as a result of intoxication and excitement and that Stanley was afraid to notify the authorities, I$lt-
 ting it off from day to day. The
 body was found in such a position,
 they say, as to make it look as if 1t had been carried into the room where 1 it was found from the larger adjoining room, and there laid out.
 Detective Sergeant Kiernan, who in- vestigated the case, said Stanley ad- mitted he used morphine. He told Kier-
 nan that he himself put the bed cloth ing from the window of the room in which the priest was found dead before he went away Thursday morning.
 There is a gas jet in the large room
 adjoining the one in which the body
 was found. Kiernan says that the light
 from this shines directly into the
 smaller room and that 1t would be im- possible for any person to have gone into the room. even at night, without | discovering the body. Stanley said 1 that he went in there a number of
 times. but never saw the body. The
 odor from the body was noticed by the
 neighbors for several days. When the
 detectives asked Stanley if he had not detected it. he said he had made inuui- ries about 1t but thought 1t came from
 a fish market next door,
 The Woman in the Case. l The detectives are in possession of photograph of the young woman Stan l ley identified as his wife. Kiernan
 says that Iast Thursday she went to Stanley's house and tried to get in, but
 finding it locked went down to the
 rooms of Mrs. Higgins, the janitress.
 Mrs. Higgins suggested that she could take the duplicate keys and go up into | the rooms. According to Mrs. Higgins, the young woman threw up her hands and exclaimed: "Oh, could not do that; would not think of going up into that place alone"
 She then left the place hurriedly. The picture of the young woman shows her to be a rather pretty Jewess. | Stanley refused to tell who she is. He
 says he is married, but declares that his wife is lying in California.
 pr. A. s. Dopghtery of Ashley Pa,
 a nephew of the priest. said in speak ing of the tragedy:
 'For some time past, probably two
 years. Father Phillips had suffered | from muscular rheumatism. and for the past six months his heart had given | him considerable trouble. My theory is that the strain resulting from those
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-18
QUEEN DRAGA'S ILLNESS
Conflicting Reports Have Bee1
 Put in Circulation.
Revolution Said to Be Threateno6. and It May Be That Alexande will Divorce His Wife
 and Abdicate.

London. May TIA remarkable efato. of affairs in the servian royal family was revealed by official telegrams from Belgrade today. The Vienna newnpa- pers in February announced the ac- couchment of Queen Draga, who war married August s. 1900. This wal shown to be untrue. Recently the same papers reported she was about to be confined. As the Czar was ono of the attesting witnesses of the mar riage he sent special Russian enyoy to investigate the strange rumorp. The envoy summoned a trio of Russian and French specialists. who declared that the Queen was not enciente and an official notification to this effect was today sent to the diplomatic corpa.
 The diagnosis of the doctors, how- ever, does not seem to have satisfied the royal family and two Specialists have been summoned from Vienna ana Bucharest to report on the case.
 Costly gifts have been pouring into Belgrade from the people of Servia m anticipation of the expected event. The city of Nisch presented the royal cou- pie with a beautiful cradle.
 Still More Inexplicable.
 The scandal becomes stil more inex- plicable According to the Vienna cor respondent of The Daily Telegraph the doctors attending Queen Draga have issued a bulletin declaring that the lease Is peculiar and it Is not impos- sible that the Queen is only ID tne fourth month of her pregnancy.
 x,a a night ran0fI~ ed that Queen Draga was seriously III, with several physicians in consultations and that the case would require pro- tracted treatment.
 From Servia comes all kinds of rumors. According to one story rev. olution Is imminent and Russian agents are melting the population against the Obrenovios dynasty. According to an other report King Alexander is said to he furiously angry and if he Is able to prove that the Queen. instead oh being, as is alleged a victim to nys- teria, has intentionally deceived ann. he will divorce and banisn ner kfoin the country and possibly will himseif abdicate.
 Indignation in Belgrade.
 The greatest indignation has been aroused in Belgrade by a report tnat Queen Dfaga failed in a deliberate at- tempt to foist upon the King the cniiu of her sister as her own.
 The following explanation of the situation in the Servian royal family may be regarded as authentic: Tns phyeicians have presented a written abatement according to which there is no immediate prospect of Queen Draga's accouchment. She is certain ly not in an advanced stage Of preg- rase had the opinion given last Sep- tember by Dr. Caulet. the French phy- sician, been correct. The physicians proceeded to explain that pr. Cauier may have been correct. but thar tne have been subsequently interrupted Tn conclusion they say that the Queens present condition is in no way disauiet- ing either with regard to her neaitn or physical constitution and there is no reason why she should not eventually become a mother.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-18
SKETCH OF THE DEAD PRIEST.
He Has Been Instrumental in Set
 ting Strike Troubles.

Hazleton. Pa., May 17.-Father Phil lips had been away from HazeIton for about two weeks on a vacation. Dur. ing his absence he Is said to have at- tended the ceremonies incident to the elevation of MT. Martineiii to tine rank of Cardinal.
 Father Phillips was pastor of St. Ga briefs Chich. this city. He was Torn in 1851 at Hawley, Wayne County, Pa, where his father worked :n the mines. He attended the public school at Pittston. Pa. and finished his studies at St. Charles College. Ellicott City, Maryland, and St. Charles Theological Seminary. Pennsylvania. He was or dained to the priesthood in 1875. He was located in various parts of the Scranton diocese, coming to Hazslton four years ago. Recently the twenty fifth anniversary of his elevation to the priesthood was celebrated here ard a large number of priests and Catholic dignitaries from the surro lnding coun- try came to Hazelton to do him honor.
 Father Phillips was a prominent mo mber of the Order of Hibernians and the Elk Lodge of this city He took an active part in settling the An cient Order of Hibernian difficulties a few years ago. He was strong tenn perance advocate and his influence with the men of all nationalities Vho make up the population of the anthra- cite region was recognized by the min CTS and mine owners alike. His par ticipation in the settlement Of the miners strike of last year is sIlll fresh in the minds of the public.
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been arrested for d debt of $S owed a Mrs Goldstein. I did not know the body of the pxiest was in my room."
 Phillips With Two Girls.
 In a talk with Coroner Bausch, Stan- lev said he met Phillips on the street talking with two girls: that he joined the party and invited them to his rooms: that while there they all drank until the girls left, and that. after wards he and Phillips were sick, but recovered after taking some medicine that Phillips had with him.
 Do you know the names of the two girls you say you and the priest brought to your rooms on the morning of May 9?" the reporter asked.
 T do not, and I don't think I would recognize them were I to see them again"
 "The police say the woman who lived with you as your wife brought the priest there that morning."
 That's a lie," he cried, excitedly. "She was not there that day at all. We had quarelled.
 Result of Autopsy.
 At the conclusion of the autopsy Cor oner Bausch said: "A complete au- topsy was made by Dr. O'Hanlan and it shows no marks of violence, no frac- ture of any kind and no hemorrhage of tine brain. The conditions of the body would indicate that death was due to chronic nephritis and fatty liver. About a drahm of dark fluid was found in the stomach, the character of which cannot be determined except by chemi- cal analysis. Owing to the suspicious circumstances attached to the case it was deemed reasonably just that a chemical analysis should be made of the organs which will be sent to Professor Witthaus.i
 pr. O'Hanlan said: "The autopsy showed that the man suffered from chronic Bright's disease. fatty liver and heart. any of which would have been sufficient to cause death. Of course, he might have been given a hot bath and might have been amoth- cred. There was no signs of alcohol ism on the stomach"
 Assistant District Attorney -Garvan said that he agreed with Coroner Bausch that an analysis of the vital organs should be made and said the district attorneys office would author ize an analysis.
 Father Phillips's friends expect to make a lengthy explanation of the priests acts up to May 9-the day on which he is supposed to have met his death.
 The police theory so far is that the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-18
YESTERDAYS sUBscRIP-

TTTTTWT"*W~~TW on May 16, 1a>~, to the Sister in charge of St. /incent's Hospital, at Birming,<a,n, as follows: ITO Sis ter Chrysostom, St. Vincent's HosOltal. Birmingham: Can pa tients in your Hospital have free ac- cess to their ministers. non-Catholics the same as Catholics? Answer at once. Thomas H, Carr and also the Yes: have their ministers same as the Catholic patients"
 Our only purpose is to cooperate with the Sisters of Charity and those representing them. in securing the sub scription of $l0,000 desired. and to see that the subscription is paid to the proper authorities and at the proper time, after our connection ceases.
 We have carefully considered the proposition made by the gentlemen rep resenting the Sisters of Charity, and heartily endorse it and recommend it to our fellow. citizens. The Hospital, when erected, will be conducted both as a charity and pay institution. It will have free wards, to which all are admitted alike; 1t will have pay wards, to which all are admitted alike. It will be owned. managed and controlled by the Sisters of Charity, but 1t Is guaranteed by the gentlemen repre- senting the Sisters of Charity, that no distinction will be made in admission between Catholics and non-Catholics: {: and we feel sure that you can safely rely upon the guarantee of these gen. tiemen as to the admission of patients and the access to them by all minis ters Catholic and non-Catholic, with out let or hindrance-the sole and only condition being, unless forbidden by the physician in charge-thereby per- hitting any patient to receive consola- ton from the minister of his prefer ence.
 The. money, as raised. will be depos- ited with MT. Alex Rice. who has Seen selected as Treasurer, and will be by him retained until the total subscrip- tion of $10.000 Is raised, and further re- tained until the lot upon which the hospital Is to be located Is selected, paid for, and the contract for the build ing and equipment made. at cost in accordance with the proposal made. And this donation of $10.000 ia to he made upon the conditions named in the proposal referred to, and accepted up- on the same conditions. ..-
 The proposition made to you does not involve any aid from the city, as the obligation on the part of the Sisters of Charity IS not only to establish and equip, but also to maintain the Hos pital; and We are assured that it will be built, equipped, and opened to Ter ceive patients, without asking or re- ceiving any aid from the municipality. and the question of caring for the indi- gent sick of the city afterwards, is one that refers itself to the judgment and wisdom of the City Council of Mont gomery!
 Our consideration of the question has covered the objections raised, and we find them entirely outweighed by the advantages and benefits assured. We repose confidence in the sincerity and good faith of those responsible for the undertaking, and unreservedly com
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-18
catholic Knights of America.

St. Louis, Mo. May 1.-The supreme convention of the Catholic Knights of America adjourned sine die today after a four days session. Supreme Pfotee- tor P. J. OConnor of Savannah; {; supreme Vice Protector, William Blakeley of Hallettsville, Texas, and Supreme Secretary, Joseph c. Carroll of St. Louis. were reelected. The office of Supreme Treasurer was &C., corded Chas. E. Hanauer of St. Louis, while that of Supreme Trustee was voted to Adam Yaeger. Chicago. A mo- ton that Knights lend their aid to the formation of a Federation of Catholic Societies was adopted,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-18
AN ALARMING BULLETIN
All Yesterday Her Improve ment Was Remarkable.
President Was Overjoyed Because of Hmprovement in His Wife's Condition-Feeling of Cheer
 fulness Lasted All Day.

San Francisco, May 1s.-Q2:15 a. m.) AS the night wore on Mrs. Mckinley became restless and lhe early morning hours are looked forward to with more apprehension. She diI not take nour- fshment freely as she had done earlier in the day. Stimula 1ts including oxy- gen have been administered during the afternoon and evening.
 The bone felon on her hand has spread and has discharged puss from another place. The new wound has been lanced.
 San Francisco. May 17.-President Mckinley described the marked i'm provement in Mrs. h1cKinley's condi- tion today as a transformation. Per haps he may have over-stated the case in his joy at the prospect of his wife's recovery, but it is certain that Mrs. McKinley's condition last night im- proved to an extent that nonplussed the doctors and filled the city with thanksgiving.
 Ire sinking spell that was feared be- fore dawn when physical vitality is al- ways at its lowest ebb. cid not come. There was a. slight tendency in that direction, but that was oll. The physi- clans were so favorably impressed with their patients condition at the early morning consultation that they issued a bulletin announcing that Mrs. Mc- Kinley had passed a good night and they informed the public that there would not be another consultation until evening.
 This reassuring news was communi- cated to all the members of the cabi- net and immediately after breakfast they hurried to the Scott residence to express the pleasure they felt. The Presidents joy was plain. Yesterday he looked haggard and careworn; to- day his face fairly beamed. The feel ing of cheerfulness continued through out the day. Although the other physi- clans left early in the morning, GT. Rixey did not leave the residence and Drs. Hirschfelder and Gibbons were all ways where they could be reached at 6 moments notice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-18
Fr;ck Moi in Oil Company.

Pittsburg. Pa., May 17.-H. c. Prick. when seen today with reference to the Texas oil enterprise with which the reports from Texas associate him, de- nIed that he Is interested in any oil company in Texas and said if his name had been included among the incor- porators of the company chartered in Austin it was through a misunder- standing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-18

labor problems in which he had entered so actively, brought on a condition of nervous prostration and in this con- dition he weakened and thought that stimulants would help him along. suppose he met this man Stanley and in the course of conversation mention ed that he was subject to rheumatism. Stanley having an apparatus which he claimed would cure rheumatism, induc- ed Father Phillips to submit to the treatment. Father Phillips having a very fatty heart, this treatment proved too severe. I believe. as a physician, that in this condition this treatment was enough to cause death, as I un- derstand that the temperature to which the patient was subjected was some times as hgh as four hundred degrees" {"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-18
CATHOLICISM IN PHILIPPINES.
Archbishop of New Orleans Renders
 Report to the Pope.

London. May 1s.-"During an audi ence of the Pope today (Thursday) the Archbishop of New Orleans. rendered to his holiness an account of his mis- sion," says the Rome correspondent of The London Daily Chronicle. He told the pontiff he was convinced that Catholicism had nothing to fear from American rule in Cuba and the Philip Pnes."
 The correspondent adds that "The Vatican will have to submit to the in- evitable with regard to Washingtons 8 demands for the suppression of. the convents."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-18
WILL KEEP NEGROES oRDE
Troops With Ball and Car
 Ordered to AndersonYiIle. (

Atlanta. Ga., May 17.-Gol Candler today ordered two conA of State militia with ball cartridg report at Andersonville, Ga, for dut on May 30. This Is done to preserve order at the famous Confederate pris- on and burial place of Federal dead the negroes for years having made the Federal Decoration Day an occasion of drunkenness and disorder.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-18
LAUNCHING OF THE OHIO.
Possible That the President May Be
 Present.

San Francisco. May 17.-If Mrs. Me Kinley continues to gain ground to- night. the President may attend the launching of the battleship Ohio to- morrow. If he goes, it will be hur- ried trip. and he will not be absent from his wife's beside more than an hour. Miss Barber. a niece of Mrs. Mckinley, in Mrs. McKinley's absence, will press the electric button which will start the ship down the ways, and Miss Helen Deshler, relative of Gov ernor Nash, will christen the vessel with wine.
 It is positively decided that when Mrs. Mckinley is able to travel no stops will be made on the trip back to Washington. A little excitement and the participation of a reception might overtax her strength and the President is determined to take no risk, once she recovers sufficiently to get back home.
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mend 1t to your good will and support.
 Respectfully,
 Phares Coleman, President Advisory Board; Edward A. Graham, Tennent Lomax, James P. Ferrall, Frank F. Glass. Thos. H. Carr, J. B. Gaston. Wm. B. Jones, Leon Well. E. B. Joseph, Horace Hood, James Mcintyre Alex Rice, John P. Kohn, Robt, E Steiner, A. A. Wiley. w. W. Screws Advisory Board.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-18
uneoualised Endorsement.

In subscribing s10o to the fund for the Farley National Bank. MT. Louis B. Farley. Cashier of that institution yesterday communicated the following letter to the Advisory Board:
 Montgomery. Ala. May r. 1901. MT. Phares Coleman, President Ad-
 visory Board, Charity Hospital,
 Montgomery, Ala:
 Dear Sir-We note with extreme interest the movement to establish a hospital in this city and are of the opinion that aA of our institutions and individual citizens should voluntarily contribute in a substantial manner to this grand and noble effort and thus obviate the necessity of appointment of committees and the consequent per- sonal embarrassment of its members in calling for financial aid. Certainly no institution Is more worthy of the kind consideration of every citizen, regard less of his or her position in life, than is a public hospital and an institution under the gentle care and management of the Sisters of Charity, if free of po- litical influence and conducted in a non-sectarian manner, will ever &C., compltsh the greatest good in our com munity.
 With these views. 1t gives us pleas ure to subscribe one hundred dollars to the fund already begun.
 "Very truly.
 Louis B. Farley,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-18
A Chinese Loan.

London. May 1S.-The Press Associa- tion has issued the following state ment: Tt was asserted in the city last night that a Chinese loan of 60,0O0, 900 pounds with an international guar antee has been practically arranged to be issued as soon as political affairs in China settle down."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-18
MT. Gage Buys Bonds.

today bought S59,O00 short term per cent bonds at $11s.693.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-18
Death of Rev. E. I. Fitzpatrick.

St. Louis. May 1.-The Rev. Edwar l Ignatius Fitzpatrick lied here today of paralysis He was 6S years old and was well known as a writer of theo- logical works and as reviewer.