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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-03
AUBURN COMMENCEMENT.
This Years Exercises Promise to Be
 of Unusual Interest.

Auburn, April 2.-(Special.)-The com mencement at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute promises to be a very brilliant one. Bishop W. A. Capdler of Atlanta. Ga, will preach the commencement ser mon, Chancellor J. H. Kirkland of Van- derbilt University will make the address on Wednesday of commencement week. Rev. Edgar Gardner Murphy of Mont gomery will speak before the literary societies and J. F. Webb, Esq, of Tal- ladega will deliver the alumnie address.
 The N. T. Lupton Conversation Club met at the residence of Professor and Mrs. C. c. Thach last night. There was some good music by Mrs. J. J. Wilmore, Miss Mary Drake and Miss Mary Casey. Mrs. Belle Wills read some humorous selections.
 pr. George Petrie lead with fine paper on Thomas Jefferson. He dealt with the life and work of the great Virginian in a way that gave an insight into the real life of Jefferson and the importance and value of his services to the country. The paper was very bright and interesting to listen to and there was a tone of fine sincerity and feeling running all through 1t.
 The forthcoming British exhibition at St. Petersburg is arousing the livelest interest in he Russian capital and promises to be a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-03
CLARKE A SURE WINNER.
Believed That MT. Dinsmore Will Be
 Returned to Congress.

Little Rock. Ark. April 2.-Autheutic returns give the following revised figures on the United States Senatorship: For James P. Clarke. A members of the Gen erai Assembly, for James K. Jones, q: doubtful, IA. There are 135 members and the number required to elect a Senator is 6S. The election of Clarke Is now as- sured.
 Complete returns from the Seventh Con- gresslonal District show that R. Minor Wallace defeats W. V. Tompkins for Con- gross. the vote being: Wallace. 4: Tomp- kins, 6. Unofficial estimates from the Third District place Cong essman Hugh A Dinsmore's majority over J. c. Floyd on a popular vote at between 100 and 200.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-03
TEN coUNc1LMEN INDICTED.
Accused of Having Solicited Bribe
 from Street Railway.

Wheeling, W. Va. April 2.-At the con- cIusion of special session of the grand jury today in which eleven counciimen appeared to answer to the charge of forming a combine to solicit t50,000 from . street railway for pa sing its ordinance. ten of them were iNdicted. The investi- gation uredrthed other scandals which will be probed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-03

Some corn had been planted. It is esti- mated that the damage. from high wa ter. in Hale County, will amount to near $100.0O0.
 A very artistic and handsome stained glass window was placed in St. Paurs Church Saturday. It Is a beautiful Eas- ter gift from Mrs. Tilney of Orange, N. J., in memory of her sister. Mrs. Frank lip. The subject of the window is the marriage feast in CanS of Galilee and the beautiful work is done by Booth of New York,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-03
HENRY GOING TO ENGLAND.
Will Be the Kaiser's Representativs
 at the Coronation.

Berlin. April 2.-An official note just published says that Emperor William will be represented at King Edwards corona tion by Prince Henry of Prussia, who will be accompanied by vice-admiral and Baron von Seckendorff, field marshal Count von Waldersee, vice admiral vcn Rooster and Count von Seckendorff. the chamberlain of the late Empress Frederick. Prince Henry will be accom- panied by his wife on the special invita- ton of King Edward.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-03
DEATH OF COL. S. E. WILSON.
He Was the Able Editor of The
 Marion County News.

Hamilton, April 2.-(Special. )-Colonel s. F. Wilson. editor of The Marion County News died yesterday morning after a lingering illness of four months. MT. Wilson has been in the newspaper busi- ness here for the last seven years and had few superiors in the State. He was 72 years of age.
 The Board of Registrars for the county is doing good work in making life voters
 The farmers are behind with their
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-03
At lime Again.

pr. James kenan. who has been surgeon in the army in the Philippines. is home again. and is being most cor dially greeted by his hosts of Dallas County friends. Dr. kenan enjoyed his stay in the Philippines very much and talks most entertsiningly of tho archi- pelago
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-03
Links in Fine Shape.

Lovers of golf go out to the links these lovely evenings and play that invigorat- ing game. Since the hard rains have ceased the links are in fine condition and are hard and firm and free from dust. and those who have been out the past few evenings have eenjoyed the sport very much.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-03
matter in hand and have ordered the con struction of several iron bridges In Madi-

matter in hand and have ordered the con struction of several iron bridges in Madi- son County.
 w. j. Montgomery. President of the Cotton Oil Trust, and R. N. Towers, Sec retarv, are making a tour of the cities of the South where their mills are To- cated. The gentlemen inspected the Ala bama Cotton oil Mill yesterday afternoon
 A we'll known capitalist in Augusta. Ga, is in correspondence with the Cham Der of Commerce relative to the establish ment of a large woodworking plant in this city. The capitalist proposes to estab- fish a shuttle factory to cost not less than $10.000.
 Political metings are being held nightly in some of the precincts of this county. The present campaign for the Democratic nonoina tion for State Senator is about inc warmest ever experienced here and both MT. Spragins and MT. Wallace ex- nreas confidence in their nomination. The urinary election will occur next Saturday.
 United States Court will convene % ye,e. hers r,, next Monday. Judge Thomas U. Jones wlii preside for the first time since his ap- nointment as Judge
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-03
THE FLOODS IN HALE.
Estimated That Damage Will Be Near $1OO,OOO.

' fGreeusporo. April a.-tSReciai)-The res cent floods in this section have cut Greensboro off from the world for so 1t seems, when The Advertiser fails to ar rive. The trains over the Southern only go as far as Marion Junction. They cant get over the Cahaba.
 The Warrior River is very high. and the lands adjacent are badly washed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-03
MORRIS MADE RECEIVER
Policy Holders of Anvil Insuranc'
 Company are Dissatisfied.

Savannah. Ga, April s.-John Morris was appointed receiver for the Anvil h. surance Company this afternoon upon the application of dissatisfied policy holders. The company recently sold out to the American Guild and 1t is claimed by the policy holders that the face value of their values was to be cut down.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-03
Had Desperate Duel.

Quitman. Ga, April 2--Carl Taylor, watchman for the Plant System at Oka- piloo Creek, was brought here at noon Sesperately wounded and physicians say he cannot live. Taylor made a statement that he had been attacked by man named Bass. whom he shot and killed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-03
Mrs, wiIcox Not Dead.

A day or so ago this department pub lished the fact that Mrs. Eliza Wilcox of Mobile, was dead. This proves to be erroneous. She Is very i'll and is likely to die at any time. but she was not dead when the notice appeared in these columns. Her sons are at her bedside and no one need be surprised hearing of her death at any moment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-03
THE RIVER NOWFALLING
REACHED 50. FEET IN SELMA
 THIS WEEK.
oficers of Dallas County Prepar- ing to Move into the New Court House-Fire Ap-
 paratus in Selma.
Advertiser Bureau,

AUV6ICIScI
 Selma, April 9. The river was on a stand all night, hav- ing gone to about sos feet. It commenced to fall slowly today. and by tomorrow morning the fall will have been quite perceptible. All day long yesterday dif- ferent persons started jokes about oead babies being caught floating down the river. and a great many believed what was told them, and went rushing to the bridge to find that they had been April fooled. Another false alarm was started about one of Jim Hays's little boys hav- ing his boat upset by the waves created by the steamer City of Mobile, coming up the river The little tot was found down in the railroad yards in the eastern portion of the city and there was great rejoicing in that family when he was restored to his mother.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-03
Cleaning the City.

Sanitary Officer Smoke has issued cir cular and is now making his rounds. ordering everybody to clean up his premises before hot weather sets in. Cap tain Smoke is most efficient official. He says that Selma must be in perfect sanitary condition before hot weather arrives
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-03
Fire Apparatus Arrives.

The firemen of Selma are rejoiced that the new aparatus for fighting fires has arrived The new hose wagon for the Mechanics Fire Company was on the streets today. and was greatly admired by all who saw it.. The combination chemical and hose wagon for the Phoenix Fire Company has also arrived and was being rubbed up for inspection before it was accepted. These new hose wagons cost several thousand dollars, and the Selma Fire Department is now in first class condition with the exception of light hook and ladder truck. An effort is to be made to get a light truck In place of the heavy one now being used.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-03

and parts of the remains were burned. The trunk and one arm of the body were horribly mutilated before the house was set on fire. The house and two out build ings were burned. The discovery was not made until today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-03

court to look after his law practice He has large famaily connections In Dallas and should he decide to enter the race would make a strong fight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-03

A full length oil painting of the late John B Cough has been presented to the Worcester County (Mass) Mechanics' As sociation and it was unveiled at the an- nuaI meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-03

Austin. Tex. ApIh Mrs. o. l. Levy, aged 70 years and q resident of Travis Conntv for tho past forty years, living sixteen miles west of here on Barton Greek, was murdered and robbed last
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-03
Committee at Work.

The committee appointed to solicit sub scriptions for the Y. M. c. A. natatorium and gymnasium commenced work today. The sum of s4.O00 is wanted to build the new gymnasium and natatorium. The new addition will be built in the rear or the present Y M. c. A. building. The natatorium will prove a most attractive feature for the Y. M. C. A. bored well. four inches in diameter, will be sunk to a depth of TOO feet. The stream will pour into the swimming pool, thus keep ing the pool fresh all the time. The pool will be shallow at one end for small boys and those that cannot swim. and VIII deepen gradually toward the other end, where it will be five or six feet deep. It is expected that a considerable revenue will flow into the coffers of the Y. M. C. A. from strangers who pass through the city, who would like cool bath There is little doubt but that the desired sum of money will be raised for erecting the gymnasium and natatorium.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-03
OMcers to Move.

Judge Pitts will commence to move the books and papers from the oio court house to the new one tomorrow. A large crowd of hands was at work today SCOUT ing the new buildings, and large lorce of painters was busy putting the nnisnins touches to the interior. Captain k1rk- patrick. the member of the Board of Rev enue who has the construction or the court house directly under his supervi- sion. says that ali of the offices will be ready for occupancy next week, ana It ia thought that all of the officials or Dallas will be safely housed In their new quarters in ten days or two weeks.
 There is a good deal of work t9 be oone vet on the exterior of the building The ion of the portico on the Lauderdale side Is vet to be erected and the hnishihe touches of paint are yet to be put aoou. the windows and other woodwork. lhe old trees of paradise will be cut dowh around the building. and 1t will then snow m to a much better advantage. Captain Kirkpatrick also informed your core, spondent that a cement pavement would be laid on both the Alabama ana Lau- derdale sides of the building.
 Inst inside the portals of the main en- trance on the Lauderdale side Of the huiIdinr a handsome marble tablet has heen placed in the wall containing these words.
 "A. D. 1900.
 Judge of Probate.
 P. c. Wood. Board of Commissioners. S. M. Kirkpatrick. A. J. Martin,
 W. C. Phillips. M. D. S. A Reynolds" The letters are sunk in the marble ana are eilded and the tablet looks very hano- some and will tell to future generations the names of the officias who had the construction of the new court house m charge. The county omcaals are gettlns very anxious to move into their hand some quarters in the new court house
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-03
R.ds Won Y. M. c. A. Contest.

The contest for new membership TOT the Y. M. c. A. which was SO warmly waged between the Red and Blue teams. endeo last night at o'clock. It has been svi- dent all along that the Reds would win: They seemed to know how to work ana organized so as to work sys.ema'lcaliy. The Reds won by 11s to 52. This was g grand success for the Y. M. c. A., for 1t gained I'll new members in month. With inc aid of these new members 1t Is now almost certainty that the new gymna- sium will be built. The plans have been drawn and all will in the near future be in readiness to begin on the building.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-03

Bass's body fell on the railroad track, and, according to the statement, was run over by a passing freight train.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-03
Moroan Sails for England
Aoed Woman Murdered and Robbed.

New York. April 2.-J. P. Morgan sailed on the Oceanic today for England.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-03

The forthcoming British exhibition at St. Petersburg is arousing the liveliest interest in the Russian capital, and promises to be a great success.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-03-07
HAVE NO CLAIM.
Commission Decides Against Maine
Claimants.

Washington, March 6.-The Span
ish treaty claims commission today
handed down decision against the
claimants for damages for deaths
and for injuries received by officers
and seamen in the wreck of the bat
tleship Maine, in Havana harbor.
The commission holds that sindivid-s
ual claims of citizens of one nation
may arise against the government Of
another nation for redress of injuries
to- persons or property which such
citiZnes may have sustained from
such government or any of it's agents.
But such individual claims don't arise
in favor of the officers and seamen Of
ship Of war. who receives, in the
line of duty, injuries to their persons
for which a foreign government is re-
sponsible, their claims being merged
into the national one.
Claims thus far filed with the Span
ish treaty commission which will be
affected by today's decision aggre-
gate $2,5OOOOO.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-03-07
COURT MARTIAL ORDERED.
Members Of Marine Corps to Be Tried
for Killing Natives.

Manila, March Ga court martial
has been ordered to try Major Little
ton,s w. T. Waller and Lieutenant
John H. A. Day, of marine corps, on
March II next, on the charge of ex-
ecuting natives of the Island of Sa-
mar without trial. Some of the cir
cumstances in the case are peculiarly
atrocius. One native was tied to a
tree and publicly shot in the thigh.
The next day the man was shot in
the arms. The third day he was shot
in the body and the fourth day the
native was killed.
Friends of the two officers attribute
their actions to loss of mind, due to
the privations which they suffered in
the Island of Samar
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-03-07
PAYNE TALKS
ABOUT CUBA
THREE PROPOSITIONS HAVE
BEEN PRESENTED.
MAJORITY FAVOR ACTION
The Chairman Of the Ways and Means
Committee Gives Out a
Statement.

Washington. March 6.-Chairman
Payne of the ways and means commit
tee, today gave out the following au-
thorized statement in connection with
the discussion over Cuban reciproc-
ity:
Il think the large majority Of the re-
publicans have made up their minds
that we must do something for Cuba.
There are three propositions present
ed which have this professed end in
view.
Many misleading statements as to
the attitude of the president the cab
met and the house republicans, are
appearing in the newspapers. can
not speak of the conferences with
the president. But I have every as
surance that the cabinet is not divid-
ed on this question, nor has a major
ity of the house republicans commit
ted themselves either to the Norris
the Tawney. or the 'sdo nothing" pol-
icy.
id
The proposition of 20 per cent
reduction if adopted will put off, in
my Judgment, the annexation of Cuba
for many years. She will not come in
until her population is Americanized
from the states. It will settle the
question for generations to come and
give rest and tranoiulitv tn tho cnoar
business. If the reduction is made
no further change will be made until
we have annexation and free trade.
To refuse to do anything would put
the house in a position hostile to the
president, would cause uncertainty
and feeling of apprehension to the
producers of sugar in the states, and
would be utterly demoraizing."
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-03-07
Prince Henry Proescheli.

indianapolis, March Indianapolis
will claim the distinction of the first
American born child to be named af-
ter Prince Henry. The board of health
today received return of the birth
Sunday of Prince Henry Proeschell.
He is the son of George and Regitto
Proeschell. Prince Henry Proeschell
was born just about the time the spec
ial train bearing Prince Henry of
Prussia pulled into indianapolis.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-03-07
ADJoURNs WITHOUT ACTION.
Republican Congressional Caucus
Fails to Reach Agreement,

Fails to Reach Agreement.
Washington, March 6.-The third
caucus of the republicans on the
Cuban reciprocity question was held
tonight and again adjourned without
coming to an agreement. About 1875
members were present and interest
was very great, owing to the sharp
differences Of opinion as to the vari-
GUS plans submitted. Mr.. Dalzell of
Pennsylvania spoke in favor of
Payne's plan, for 20 per cent reciproc-
ity; Mr., Taylor of Ohio opposed any
plan for making inroads on the policy
of protection; Mr. McMahen of Penn
sylvania opposed any concession what
ever, saying that west had stood by
Pennsylvania in her fight for a tariff
on iron and steel, and Pennsylvania
proposed to stand by the west on the
sugar question. Finally at Mr. Hen
derson's suggestion an adjournment
was taken until next Tuesday.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-03-07
CONCRATULATES PRINCE
HARVARD UNIVERSITY coNFERs HONORARY DEGREE OF
DOCTOR OF LAW ON HIS ROYAL HIGHNEss
HENRY OF PRUSSIA.

Boston, March 6.-Prince Henry of
Prussia was the guest of Boston to-
day and his welcome to the city was a
cordial one. Governor Crane and
Mayor Collins, acting for the state
and the city, extended the official
courtesies to him, and when the prince
tremendously returned their calls he
went to Cambridge to deliver the
gifts of his brother, the kaiser. to the
Germania museum and to receive from
Harvard the honorary degree of Doc
tor of Law.
Prince Henry's first act at the
Harvard university, (shortly after he
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-03-07
EXPLOSION IN COAL MINE
FIVE MEN KILLED AND SEVERAL
INJURED.
Relief Parties Narrowly Escape Sim
liar Fates BY Other Ex-
plosions.

Monongahela. Pa, March 6.-An ex
plosion in the Catsburg mines of the
Monongahela River Consolidated Coal
and Coke company, today resulted in
the death of five men and serious in
jury Of several others, two fatally.
The Dead.
Robert Howey, mine boss, aged so.
married
James Howey, aged 20 son of mine
boss.
Isaac Eastwood, of Monongahela,
40 years old, married.
John Glider, of Charleroi, Pa, sin
gle.
William Mcfarland of Monongahela,
married.
Fatally Injured.
James Hagger, married, badly burn
ed
James Terrent, married badly burn
ed.
On Monday premature explosion of
dynamite caused gas to ignite and
since that time the mine has been
burning. All the air chambers were
closed and it was hoped that the
flames could be smothered. This
morning 20 men entered the mine to
investigate. A terrible explosion fol-
lowed. A relief party made an effort
and nearly succeeded in reaching the
imprisoned men. but were compelled
to return for air. All We're overcome
and are tonight in serious condition.
A second relief party entered the
mine by another way, but second
explosion occurred and the men were
forced to retreat
A third relief party made a futile
attempt. and a fourth attempt will be
made to reach the bodies of the men
who are believed to have perished
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-03-07

received the degree) was to propose
and lead three cheers for President
Roosevelt, who is a Harvard alumni
The prince received a cablegram
from the emperor congratulating him
on his newest honor.
Tonight the prince was given din
ner by the city of Boston and sat at
table with hlore than zoo of the repre-
wealth. He will resume his journey
early in the morning and tomorrow
he will visit Albany and the United
States military academy at West
Point, en- route to New York, which
he will reach Friday evening.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-03-07
REPORT. UNFouNDED.
Hudson Bay Company Unable
Learn Anything About Andree.

Winnipeg, March 6.-Hudson Bay
company officials positively deny the
story that they have secured confirma-
ton of the report that Andree, the
famous Arctic balloonist. was killed
by Eskimos on the shores of Hudson
bay in the far north. The story was
originally published about two years
ago, and the company has sought to
trace it to it's source, but have found
nothing to confirm the report
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-03-07
A FAVORABLE REPORT.
Grow Reservation Bill to Be Reported
Favorably to House.

Washington, March Especial to
The Gazette.l The Crow reservation
bill passed by the senate few days
ago, providing for the ceding of the
northern part of the reservation. was
up before the house committee on In
dian affairs today. The bill will be
reported favorably to the house.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-03-07
CAPTAIN REED RELEASED.
Was Captain Of Volunteers Convict.
Of Receiving Bribes.

Leavenworth, Kan, March 6.-Cap-
tain James G. Reed was realeased
from the federal penitentiary today on
writ of habeas corpus He has been
behind the walls only one week. His
release was the result of the recent
ruling of the United States circuit
court of appeals who held that SEN
tences passed on volunteer officers by
a court martial Of regular army of
ficers were void. Reed was sentenc-
ed to serve five years in the peniten-
tiary for receiving bribes. He was
captain in the commissary depart
men at Manila.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-03-07
The Presidents Attitude.

Washington, March 6.-The follow
ing statement was made public at the
white house: "Any statement that
the president has changed his atti-
tude on the Cuban reciprocity bust
ness is without the slightest founda-
ton in fact
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-03-07
THE BOER DELEGATES,
Their Mission Ended so Far as Known
to Officials,

Washington, March 6.-The mission
of the Boer delegates to the United
States government is ended so far as
officials know They presented no
credentials and made no effort to en-
barrass the administration by formal
applications for relief. Their future
movements are not known to the Of
-ficials.