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The Irish standard., 1903-11-28

General Wood seems destined to
meet with several bad quarters of an
hour in the Senate chamber, when the
question of confirming his promotion
to first rank in the army comes up
for decision. says the San Francisco
Monitor. This Rough Rider hero is
the particular protege of the presi-
dent, and opposition of senators of his
own political faith to the former mill
tary governor of Cuba must prove
rather awkward.
The Irish standard., 1903-11-28

The Minneapolis Journal sees the
hand of John Lind in the attitude of
the Democrats in Congress on Cana
dian reciprocity as evidenced by Il
resolution introduced by minority lead
er Williams. Doubtless the Journal
is right. John Lind is an enthusiastic
supporter of that policy and made
that the chief issue of his campaign
last fall The Journal will also ad-
nit that this district feels as John
Lind does about the matter.
The Irish standard., 1903-11-28

st. Thomas Catholic church, of
Braddock, Pa, probably the hand
soonest editice in the Monongahela val
ley, erected as memorial to Very
Rev. Father John Hickey, the aged
PASTOR. was presented to the congre-
cation by Charles Nj. Schwab, the
donor, last Friday night. The exer-
cises were attended by over $500 per-
sons. The church was erected at II
cost Of over $125,OOO, and the organ.
donated by Andrew Carnegie, cost
$4,000. In presenting the church
Mr.. Schwab said the gift was a per-
sonal one from Mrs. Schwab and to
her alone the congregation was in
debted. After the exercises a recep-
tion was rendered Mr.. and Mrs.
Schwab. The new church was dedi-
Gated Sunday, November 22d, by Right
Rev. Regis Canevin, co-adjutor bishop
OF Pittsburg, assisted by fifty priests.
The Irish standard., 1903-11-28

Premier Combes has carried his
bigotry and prosecuting zeal so far
that he has scared his own supporters
Why does Catholic France submit to
such man as Combes? 1t is past un,
derstanding. He has suppressed the
orders and now the members of the
orders appear in civilian dress and
continue the work of teaching. Com
bes now proposes that no one who
has taken the VOW of celibacy should
be allowed to teach.
The Irish standard., 1903-11-28

That German woman who has Just
awakened from trance lasting seven
teen years has some excuse for her
long-eXtended somnolence, says the
Providence Visitor. How many peo-
pie there are who are more than half
asleep for the greater part of their
lives, apparently, so little do they
seem to appreciate the duties and re-
sponsibilities which life entails.
The Irish standard., 1903-11-28

The latest charges against the Jes-
uits are that they dictate the fashions
In women's costumes and control the
Masonic order, says the Iowa Catholic
Messenger. The first charge comes
from a Protestant woman writing to
the British Western Mail. She cllarg-
es that in order to influence the
women they are actually acting
among the modistes of Paris. The
latter charge comes from Alexander
Dowie. Verify, the Jesuit is many
sided versatile individual as seen
through the glasses of those jaundiced
over his success and unable to COM
prehend the efficiency of his training
and the unselfish devotion to his duty.
The Irish standard., 1903-11-28

of the 1903 Yale foot ball team. Ho-
gan is the name of the man who will
be captain next year. The Irish in
America are no longer confined to poll
tics and the police force.
The Irish standard., 1903-11-28

In the House of Representatives
there are 236 lawyers, 63 business
men and II farmers; in the Senate
there are 81 lawyers, 19 business men
and 3 farmers. There are only 21
foreign born legislators in both
Houses.
The Irish standard., 1903-11-28

Patrick A. Collins has been renomi-
mated for mayor Of Boston by the
democrats. He received more than
10000 votes at the primaries, while
his democratic opponent received but
a few thousand. He is almost assured
of reelection.
The Irish standard., 1903-11-28

Mistress Ito cook, who has dropped
the china bowl, and is crying): Don't
cry, Bridget. You couldn't help
breaking the bowl" Bridget: We'll.
mum! But sure it fell on me fut.
divvil take it!' a.
The Irish standard., 1903-11-28

Senator Hanna's oft repeated oath
of allegiance to Roosevelt does not
prevent him from opposin" the pro-
motion of DR.. Wood, the presidents S
bosom friend.
The Irish standard., 1903-11-28
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Bishop Messmer, of Green Bay, has
been decided upon as the successor of
the late Archbishop Katzer, according
to late dispatch from Rome.
The Irish standard., 1903-11-28

zings in the corridors of the Fifth
Avenue hotel and the anxious look on
every face in the Amen Corner."-New
York Post.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04
The Bethea Extricated.

The steamer Bethea, which ran into the railroad bridge across the Tombigbee Riv- CT Saturday morning. has been extricated from the trestle work and the span now rests on barges sent from Mobile and Is secured by cables so that 1t will hardly be precipitated into the river. Superin- tendent Foreacre and Chief Engineer Lumm of the Southern Railway are on the scene with large force of work men, but repairing Is delayed on account of not having the material needed to re- place the damaged portions of the bridge. It is impossible to tell when the bridge will be again fit for use. In the meantime passenger trains Nos I and between Birmingham and Mobile. are operated only between Birmingham and Selma
 The Bethea's cabin is said to have been badly damaged but her hull is intact
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04

ite lords Kilmarnock Balmerino and Lovat and was as follows: That you return to the prison of the tower from which you came; from thence you must be drawn to the place of execution; when you come there you must be hanged by the neck, but not till you be dead; for you must be cut down alive, then your bowels must be taken out and burned be- fore your face, then your head must be severed from your body, and your body divided Into four quarters; and these must be at the kings disposal. And God Almighty be merciful to your soul" This revolting doom was 'commuted' to de- caiptation. The last unfortunates on whom the first part of the sentence was carried out literally, were Babington and Ballard, in connection with plot against Queen Elizabeth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04
Attempted Burglary.

Another attempt was made at an early hour this morning to burglarize the resi- dence of Colonel w. R. Nelson on Selma Street, but the burglar was shot at and frightened away by Police Officer Griffin. who had concealed himself near the house. Officer Griffin fired his revolver at the man three times but 1t Is not thought the burglar was wounded.
 The burglar when he ran left his hae and several bags which he evidently in- tended to use in carrying away booty and it is hoped he can be identified by means of these articles.
 The attempted burglary ocurred just after midnight.
 Colonel Nelson's home was entered by two burglars about two weeks ago and since that time Officer Griffin has been guarding the house at night In hope he might catch the thieves if they returned Last night he concealed himself in the coal house on the premises.
 Shortly after f2 o'clock a man appeared and went to the window of the pantry into which he tried to effect an entrance. Officer Griffin watched the man who was a negro and was waiting for him to enter the house so that he might be easily captured The negro was unable, how ever, to get the window open and was about to leave when Officer Griffin com manded him to surrender.
 But the negro ducked under the house and thus made his escape, though Mir. Griffin shot at him thre times.
 On the first occasion two men boldly entered his pantry and stole quantity of provisions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04
I. B. JONES RELEASED
sPECTAToRS IN COURT ROOM
 CHEERED DEFENDANT.
Justice Screws Finds That Young Man Killed Andrew J. Smith, His Brother-in-law. in
 Self-defense.

T. B. Jones, young painter, charged with the murder of his brother-in-law, Andrew J. Smith, several days ago, wes released yesterday after a preliminary hearing before Justice B. H. Screws, his plea of self-defepse being sustained.
 The scenes incidental to the announce ment of the verdict were not those or common court case. When the Acting Solicitor closed his argument and Justice Screws began to speak, the audience in the Circuit Court room, in which the case vas tried, was impressively qnist The defendant had his eyes on ihe Judge and appeared confident. His friends, of whom there were over e hundred in the court room, leaned for ward in their chairs anxiously; his mother and sister sat With eyes cast toward the carpet of the court room, brother of the defendant wept silently, while he held his arm around the reck of the defendant.
 Justice Screws, with a few preliminary remarks, said: Under the evidence, l believe that the case is self-defense, and will discharge the defendant"
 The room was hushed a second longer. A big railroad man in a corner of the room broke the silence by throwing his hat high in the air and voicing his feeling in a prolonged yell. All court decorum was forgotten and the interested specta- tors of the trial joined the railroad man in cheers which were heard blocks from the court house.
 Practically every person in the room rushed forward to congratulate Jones. and, with his friends, he walked from the court room a free man.
 Sunday, one week ago, about o'clock in the afternoon, the shooting occurred. t. Sunday night, Smith died. Jones had in the meantime surrendered to Jailer P. H. McLemore.
 The preliminary hearing was set for Friday last but was continued on motion of the State.
 On account of the crowd which listened to the proceedings of the trial, Justice Screws secured the Circuit Court room for the trial.
 The evidence in the case proved that all of Sunday, Smith had been under the in fiuence of liquor; that he had driven his wife and mother-in-law from the house, and had broken the furniture, crockery, glass. etc; that ne had cut F. C.. Schwend, a neighbor, who had attempted to pacify him.
 The defer dant testified that he entered the house. looking for his mother. and that he had been accosted by Smith, who attempted to cut him with a knife. In self-protection, he said. he shot Smith with pistol firing three times. one shot taking effect.
 The shooting took place at the home of Smith, 25 Cleveland Avenue. The dead man was inferred at his old home, Smith vile, Ga., where he was born 35 years ago.
 The defendant is a young man, about 22 years old.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04
Advertiser Bureau,

Advertiser Bureau,
 Selma, March 3. News reached Selma today that F. E.. Logue, agent of the Southern Railway Company at Arlington, was seriously wounded last night by two masked men who after overpowering him carried away all the money in the railway sta ton. There Is no clue to the identity of the robbers, but a special train carried officials of the railway and officers of the law to Arlington this morning and it Is hoped the men may be captured.
 The robbery occurred last evening just after passenger train No. 15 from Selma passed Arlington which is fifty miles south of Selma on the Mobile and Birm- ingham Railway.
 It is said MT. Logue had just entered his office in the depot a mile from the town of Arlington, when a white man wearing a mask and carrying a shot gun entered and ordered him to throw up his hands. But the plucky agent refused to comply and grappled with the robber, attempting to get possession of the gun. ' As they were scuffling a. second man, masked as the other. entered with A. calibre pistol. He immediately fired upon Mir. Logue who was wounded in the stomach His wound is thought to be serious.
 The men then took all the money and valuables they could find and escaped. When the news was received in this city the Southern Railway officials im- mediately prepared special train which was sent to Arlington just before noon today Further details of the robbery could not be obtained.
 News was received tonight that Agent Logue was not so seriously hurt as at at first reported He described the rob- bers as being of medium height and shabbily dressed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04
WERE MOVED BY PITY.
Woman's Grief Causes Thietis
 Friends to Betray Him,


 Boston, March 3.-Out of pity for a woman who had attempted to kill herself through grief over the loss of jewels and money, persons whose names are not made known, gave the police information which led to the arrest of Jacob Brenner on the charge of larceny of the articles.
 In court he was held for the grand jury. Mrs. Jacobovitch owened the jewels. She went shopping February 16th. and carried her diamonds, valued at $500 and $70d in money in a bag which she had tied above her knee. During the afternoon she lost the bag. The police got no trace Of the jewels and the advertisements brought no response. Last Thursday Mrs. Jacobvitch tried to kill herself.
 The newspapers printed stories of this incident which came to the attention of certain persons who said they were moved to pity for the woman and decided not to shield Brenner, who had told them he had found jewels and money in the street Brenner gave the jewels to the police and these were identifld by tn owner. He denied knoweldge of the money. Later the police got a sugges- tion from unknown sources that Mrs. Brenner be searched and this was done, S4O0 being recovered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04
For chicago-New York Highway.

Laporte, Qnd0 Telegram to The Chicago
 Record Herald.
 The movement for the construction of an improved highway between Chicago and New York, first preached some years ago by wheelmen, and since agitated by automobile interests, has been taken up by an organization that is now actively pushing the enterprise with much appar- ent prospect of success. he plan con templates improvement of the roads usually followed by automobile and bi- cycle travellers. A bill now pending in Congress is relied upon to afford Federal aid to the project. L. c. Boardman, vice president of the association, is making trip over the route and holding public meetings. He spoke in this city tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04
GOES TO MADRID.
President D. R. Francis Leaves the
 French Capital

Paris, March S-President Francis, of St. Louis Exposition started for Madrid today after devoting the morning to a further exchange of visits. He also went to the Chamber of Commerce and to the bourse
 Shortly before the days operations be- gan MT. Francis held an informal levee, several hundred leaders of the financial and commercial world crowding around him. while M. Lagrave, the commissioner of France to the exposition, presented the leading officials of the various chambers
 M. Santos Dumont, the aeronaut, was among the callers al the hotel while Mir Francis was out. so that they did not not have an opportunity for a personal conference.
 During the ball last night President Loubet separated from the presidential group in order to confer with MT. Francis on the subject of the exposition and American affairs in general.
 The French President referred with special kindness and warmth to President Roosevelt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04
Play Ball.

Lem Bailey. who is organizing Selma team to play here before the league sea- son opens. stated today that practice would be begun within a few days, and that he is already making preparations to i'll out a schedule of games.
 The threatened rise of the river which may inundate the ball park has tempo rarily deterred MT. Bailey in getting the team together, as he does not wish to put the men to work until he is assured there will be no interruption of practice. It Is probable. though, that the players will be given light practice next Monday afternoon.
 , The fencing around the ball grounds. which was thought to have been swept away by the recent flood, has been found and will be erected -in.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04
To Add to Inflrmary,

The ladies of the United Charities As, sociation are today asking for bids on the construction of a room to be added to the Selma Inflrmary and to be used as an operating room for colored patients. Work of construction will be begun irn- mediately, this having been decided yes- terday at eeting presided over by Mrs. J. A. McKinnon.
 The new operating room will be great convenience in surgical work and the members of the society deserve much credit for their unselfish and charitable undertaking,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04
Well Again.

The many friends of John Blount will be pleased to learn that he ha. entirely recovered from his attack of rheumatism. Chamberlain's Pain Balm cured him af- ter the best doctors in the town (Monon, Ind.) had failed to give relief. The prompt relief from pain which this lini- ment affords is alone worth many times its cost. For sale by all druggists.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04
Executive Committee Meets.

The City Democratic Executive Com- mittee met at the court house at noon today and passed a resolution which makes 1t possible for men who have at- tained their majority since the termina- tion of the time allowed for permanent registration or who having registered elsewhere have moved to Selma to parti- cipate in the coming city primary.
 F. M Wood, chairman of the Com mittee, presided with Secretary. H. Frame lich at the desk. Others present were: R. E. L. Mel of the First Ward, R. D. BuhIer of the Third Waru, Frank Miller and James Donaghey, proxy for G. B. Key of the Fourth Ward and R. H. Bur fit and Bernard Gay of the Fifth Ward.
 The following resolution was introduce ed and read by Committeeman Walker of the Second Ward, 1t being seconded by Secretary Franelich:
 Be 1t resolved that:
 Section i Any young white man who has become of age since the close of the lifetime registration, and who declares that it is his intention to register as soon as the law will permit, will be permitted to vote in the coming city primary.
 Sec. 2. Any white voter who has moved to the city with the intention of making Selma his home, and who Is a qualified voter in the precinct or ward from which he moved will be entitled to vote in the said primary.
 The resolution was adopted unanimous Nv after which the Committee adjourned.
 White Man Seriously Hurt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04
BRYAN THREATENS A BOLT.
Nebraskan's Friend Tells of Hi
 Alleged Intents.

New York. March 3-William J. Bryan has informed his intimate friends in this city, says The Tribune, that if the gold and plutocratic Democrats triumph in the next national Democratic convention, he will lead his followers from the hall and nominate an independent Democratic ticket with a platform that will enlist the support of the radicals.
 The friends of MT. Bryan" said one of the Nebraskan's coadjutors. 'are keep ing the fires of true Democracy burning on the altar of the true Democracy. There is something worse than defeat. It is a sacrifice of principles. Now, don't make any mistake. Not all the Demo- crats who voted the regular ticket in 1896 and again in 1900 were in favor of all the things in the platform. but the platform was nine-tenths right. and should have had the support of every Democrat"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04
Irrieation Ditches in Hawaii,

Washington, March 3.-The Senate to- day passed a bill which amends the House bill which provides for the con- struction of irrigation dltches in the is- land of Hawaii. The bill as amended Is general allowing any company to con- struct the ditches.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04
Negroes Bound Over.

Lawrence Moore and Arthur Weaver alias Arthur Taylor. colored, who are alleged to have entered Jud Brisdin's sta ble on Parkman Street Saturday after noon. were bound over to await the ac- ton of the grand jury by Justice Lloyd this afternoon. The charges against them are larceny and burglary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04
pr. Brattou Invited.

The vestry of St. Pauls Episcopal Church has invited Rev. Theodore Du- bose Bratton, D. D., of Raleigh, N. C., to succeed Rev. B. F. Matrau, D. D., who will vacate the rectorship of the church May l. or. Bratton is now in charge of St. Marys School in Raleigh. He was formerly rector of a church in Spartanburg 8. c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04
Many women and doctors do not recognize the real symptoms of Arrangement of the female organs until too late.

q had terrible pains along my spinal cord for two years and suffered dreadfully. I was given different medicines, wore plasters; none of these things helped me. Reading of the cures that Lydia F. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has brought about, 1 somehow felt that it was what needed and bought bottle to take. How glad am that I did so ; two bottles brought me immense re- lief, and after using three bottles more I felt new life and blood surging through my veins. It seemed as though there had been regular house cleaning through my system, that all the sickness and poison had been taken out and new life given me instead. I have advised dozens of my friends to use Lydia E. Pinkham'S Vegetable Compound. Good health is indis- pensable to complete happiness, and Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has secured this to me. 7" -MRs. LAURA L. BREMER, Crown Point, Indiana, Secretary Ladies Relief Corps. - S5Ooo forfeit [ original Of GbOVs letter prOving gsnuInsnsss cannot be produced.
 Every sick woman who does not understand her ailment should write Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free and always helpful.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04
$4 PENSACOLA AND RETURN. s4

Vu accuuHt or the ssembIage Of the North Atlantic Squadron, con sisting of six of the finest battleships in the American Navy, now at Pen sacola, round trip tickets will be sold from Montgomery on Wednesday, March 4th, and Saturday, March 7th, good for return one day after date or sale at the above low rate.
 For further particulars, call OF S. T. suratt, Ticket Agent, or w. L. Beasley, Passenger Agent, Union De- pot.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04
ELECTION AT TUsKEGEE.
o. s. Lewis Chosen Mayor of the
 Town.

Tuskegee, March 3-(speciaD-The cleo tion of town officers passed off very qui- etly yesterday, light vote being cast as there was no>opposition to the ticket nominated by the Democrats some weeks ago.
 The following officers were elected: For Mayor o. S. Lewis; for Councilmen. D. E. Laslie, M. H. Crawford, M. L. Swan son. John s. Drakeford, c. W. Hare and w, A Cloud. VT
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04
FUNERAL OF CAPT. J. D. COFFEE
For Years He Was a Prominent Bust
 ness Man of Athens.

ness Man of Athens.
 Athens, March 3.-(Special)-The re- mains of Captain J. D. Coffee. one of oldest and most prominent citizens of Athens. reached here from Aran Marshal County. Sunday night and were laid to rest yesterday in the presence, of large concourse of friends.
 Captain coffee was travelling man. and while making trip -throug Aahe noun tains was taken i'll with pneumonia and died before any of his family could reach him. He was a prominent business man for many years and was a fine citizen. He was a Confederate soldier and a va liant one. He was approaching his sixty third birthday. He leaves a widow and a number of children. Captain Coffee was
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04

The appointment and confirmation of Colonel w. T. Sanders to a place on the Railroad Commission was a source of great pleasure to his many friends in this part of the State and high compliment. coming as 1t did without any solicita- ton on his part. He is an able lawyer and a prominent citizen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04

Surveys have been made with view to running the Tuskegee Railroad into the town and to the Normal School. Mike Ma son was here last week from Montgomery looking after the work.