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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-21
Prinetti Tenders Resignation

Foreign Minister Prinetti sent his resig- nation to Premier Zanardelli this after noon and that the name of the success sor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs soon will be announced.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-21
oHoUL PLEADS INSANITY.
Case of Rufus Cantrell is Called in
 Indianapolis.

Indianapolis, April 2o.-The case of Ru- fus Csntreil, confessed "king of the ne- gro ghouls," was called for trial today Sam Martin. the, first of the gang to be called, was convicted last Friday, and will be sentenced this week.
 When the trial was called in the Grim inal Court this morning by Special Judge Charles r. Conn. the defense bombarded the court with number O. motions. all of which were overruled.
 A special plea of insanity was then hied by the defense, and . plea of not guilty entered. The indictment under which Cantrell is to be tried charges him with stealing. concealing and having In his possession the body of Rose Neidlinger, stolen from Pleasant Hill Cemetery, and with conspirfng to commit a felony.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-21
VAST FRAUDs ALLEoED.
Havana Merchant Said to Havs
 axindled Forei9ners.

0W1uUI0W GVxc3Bu uS1bs
 Havana, April 20--Transactions that arc alleged to constitute frauds upon mer- chants in London, Paris and Frankfort to the extent of half . million dollars were developed as the result of ths ar rest this afternoon of Santos vasquez. who conducted . merchandise brokerage the Mutual Mercantile Agency of New York. Complaint was mad by the Ger man Consul acting on behalf of mer- chants in Frankfort.
 It is alleged that vasquez had quantities of foreign goods shipped to Havana dur ing the last six months. giving in pay ment ninety day drafts on Fruhling Bros. of London. This firm accepted the drafts
 but refused payment when due saying the Havana house had not sent it money. Mexican merchants also are reported to have been victimixed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-21
peath of Judge oarluck.

Manila. April 2o.-Judge Carluck of the Court of First Instance, Is dead at Cebu of cholera. He contracted the disease in Bahol. He was a native of Illinois.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-21
Snow storrn in DenmarIZ.

Copenhagen. April 20--A heavy snow storm was experienced Sunday and Mon- to railroad traflc and telegraph and toie- phone communication.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-21

To Clear Omaha of Grain. Chicago, April 2o.-After considerable
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-21
sLAYTNa TENS OF TEousANps
Famine in China Assuming Horrible
 Aspect.

Hong Kong, April D.--The famine In Kwang si province is killing tens of thoH sands of persons. and women there are selling themselves into slavery to escape starvation. The American Consul has started relief fund
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-21

Tt is ordered that upon the giving of an approved bond to the United States. by or in behalf of the defendants in the sum of $500O0. conditioned to prosecute their appeal with effect. and to pay all damages which may result to the United
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-11

bers of death were found the bodies of five men, who while bravely awaiting their impending doom, spent their last moments in writing words of comfort to their loved ones. When the dying pris- oners realized they were almost face to face with their Creator, their words came from the heart, revealing the true character of the men who wrote them. can vouch for the genuiness of these letters as I copied them myself from those found in the hands of the dead men.
 ''To my wife: We are shut up in the head of the entry with a little of the air, and the bad air is closing in on us fast, and it is now about 1:20 o'clock (Monday) Dear Ellen 1 have to leave in a bad condition. Now, dear wife, put your trust in the Lord to help you raise my little children. Ellen take care of little darling Lillie. Ellen, little Ebert said that he trusted in the Lord. Charles Welker said he was safe in heaven if he never seed the outside world again. If we never get out, we are not hurt but only perish.
 There is but a few of us here and I don't know where the other men are. Ebert said for you to meet him in heaven. Tell all the children to meet us there."
 My dear wife and baby: I want you to go back home and take the baby, so
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-11

goodbye I'm gone to heaven, so meet me there"
 ITO everybody: have found the Lord. Do change your way of living. God be with you"
 ITO my wife: If I don't see you any more, bury me in the clothes 1 hafes 1 want you to meet me in heaven. Good bye. Do as you wish" k
 Dear darling mother and sisters I have gone to heaven. I want you all to meet me there. Tell all your friends to meet me there and tell the church I have gone to heaven. Tell all my frierlds not to worry about me as l am nowsin sight of heaven. Tell father to pay all I owe and you stay there at home, CT at my home, and bury me at Pleasant Hill if it suits you all Bury me in black clothes. This is about 1:30 o'clock Mon- day. So goodbye dear father, mother and friends, goodbye all. sN
 Your boy and brother.";4
 Such is the miner as I know him, hardworking, generous. loyal and brave, and thus would I picture him to those who look upon him, not in the light lof a God-fearing, law abiding fellow being, but as a disturbing element in the na- tion's progress. ta
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-11
GREENS SBORO.

Greensboro, January 10.-(Special)- Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson, who is making such a success of his lecture tour over the country under Major Pond s management, has recently purchased a summer home in Minnesota. As far ahead as the summer is, plans are being made that will insure the visiteors most delightful stay. There will be belles from the north and south, and beaux to admire them. The captains lovely moth- CT, will be there, of course but the pre- siding genius will be his handsome, gifted sister, Miss Annie Hobson.
 A very, lovely affair in every particular was the card party with which Colonel and Mrs. Thomas R. Ward entertained fifty of their friends on Tuesday evening. The decorations of this artistic home consisted of holly wreaths tied with crim- son ribbons and graceful sprays or pan- boo, while many vases Of crimson ana white carnations added their beauty 10 the occasion Seven handed euchre was played The score cards were hand nainted hearts for the ladies and clubs for the gentlemen. At the conclusion of the games, the prizes were awarded ana an elaborate supper, consisting or oysters, salads olives coffee and stuffed dates, was served.
 
 Edward de Graffenreid, MT. and Mrs. Winn Coleman and Miss Bessie Ward Little Miss Eleanor Ward beautifully sowned in red, dispensed delightful frappe to arriving guests, assisted by Master Bestor Ward. Many handsome costumes n,ore worn. Mrs Wards lovely gown was of white lace. her flowers white carna- tions
 Mrs. Malone of Birmingham has been the charming guest of Mrs Annie Stol- lerwerck since Thursday.
 Mrs NNorthington of Birmingham is the guest of her friend. Mrs James E. Webb, Jr.
 Miss Addie Murphy, accompanied by her brother, MT. Mat Murphy, left Tor enter one of the finishing schools for the remainder of the term. .is .ifs Dr. and Mrs. William Hailsof Sewanee, Tenn, after visiting Dr. and Mrs Rich ard Co5bs, have gone for fortnights s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-11
WoMAaNNc aNciprv
Continued from Eighteenth Paee)

ners as follows The first, to Mrs. Riv- CTS A. Rush. Kaiserin bon-bon spoon, and on the cut Miss Mary Hybart se- cured a Kaiserin brooch heart shaped. Those present were Mrs Rivers A Rush, Mrs. Chas. Cunningham, Mrs Julia Wolf, Mrs. Harry Smith, Mrs Louis Dunlap. Mrs. Montgomery Inge, Mrs. Imogene Little, Mrs. Edward Fifth, Mrs. Inge Sel- den, Mrs. c. Robinson, Mrs. Dortch, Miss Adele Batre, Miss Lily Bragg Miss Daisy and Miss Rosa Tycon, Miss Mary Fly bart, Miss Carrie Kyle and Miss Anita Gaillard. The score was kept by little Misses Henrietta Tacon and Lorane Gun ningham who wore the uaintiest of white organdy and pink ribbons and were per- feet pictures.
 Mrs. J. T. Gaillard returned from ten days visit to Greenville, Ala, on Satur- day evening.
 visiting her niece Mrs c. M. Ross, No. GA. North Lafayette street, and will re- main until after Mardi Gras.
 MT. Murry Wheeler entertained at a very elegant dinner at the Battle House Saturday evening, in honor of Miss Ludle Heustis. now of New York.
 Miss Dorothy Donald gave a delightful progressive euchre party Friday evening that was greatly enjoyed by all who were present.
 Miss Viola Strauss left Saturday for New Orleans to visit her sister, Mrs. Beer
 The Pivot Whist club was entertained on Thursday by Mrs. S. C. Shawhan.
 Mrs. l.. Hammel has returned from visit to her daughter, Mrs. Beer, in New Orleans.
 Miss Irwin's dancing class which Is always largely attended was much en- joyed on Monday evening at the German Relief hall.
 Miss Marcia Burgess was the charming hostess at an informal dinner on Sat urday, complimentary to Miss Wright or Pensacola and Miss Tate of Memphis.
 A delightful social event of the past week was a card party given by Miss Amanda Moore to a number of visiting ladies on Friday The tally cards were postals with views of Mobile on each. After a spirited game of progressive eu- ohre Miss Wright was awarded the prize a hair comb of gold and pearls. The gentleman's prize. silver knife was won by MT Walford and the consolation fell to MT. John Allen.
 Miss Moores guests for the evening in- cluded Mrs Will1e of New Orleans Mrs ] George Hurd. Mrs. George Clarke of Bir- mingham, Mrs. Cleland Smith, Miss Tate of Memphis, Miss Wright of Pensacola Miss Hattie and Miss Helen Smith Miss Alice Moore of Birmingham, Miss Jessie Whiting Mr Marshall MT. w. Her ron. MT. Geo. Furst, MT Walford, MT | Upton, Mir. Joe Lyons. MT Orville Caw- thorn, MT. Harry Wheeler MT. R. Pag- gio.. MT. John Allen of Mississippi, MT. CIeand Smith, MT. Arnold. Captain s. Crosby, Dr. Goldthwait and Dr. Dupree Mrs. John Quill held reception on Fri day night January g, from to o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-11
JACKSON, TENNESSEE.

Al inc handsome colonial residence of Mir Thomas Polk, East Main street, Mon dav afternoon, the marriage of his niece Miss Katherine Elnora McNeill, to MT. Francis Montgomery Swift was solemn izod. the Rev. William Cochrane of Boli- var officiating.
 The parlors in which the wedding took place was tastily and beautifully deco rated The hymeniai altar was arranged in the deep bay window. which was com pletely screened with ferns and palms, a large mirror in the center giving depth to it and adding much to the effective ness.
 At the appointed hour Mendelsohns s wedding march was played by Miss Earl Adams on the piano, and Miss Christine Long on the violin, and the two pretty little ribbon girls, Wilma Polk and Eliz- abeth Schoolar advanced from the rear door of the dining room carrying the broad white taffeta ribbon.
 MT II. P. Rogers was best man. Miss Willie Polk McNeill, a sister of the bride, was maid of honor. She wore very be- coming gown of white smousseline over pink and carried a large bouquet of pink carnations.
 The bride was given away by her brother, MT. Jack McNeill She looked lovely in her orange blossoms and long, soft veil She was gowned in white chif- ion. with satin trimmings, and carried a bouquet of brides roses i
 All kinds of cuts. Age-Herald En- crou;,,o Denarfmpuf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-11
Jacobs Pharmacy.
Jacobs Carnation Cream.

NeVeT Ter g cough or cold get the start of you.
 Disease finds its best ally in disdain of "only a cold" Find a remedy you can rely on and keep it in tho house. A reliable remedy is that cures quickly without the possibility of harm. Such remedy is Dr. Palmers Tou and Honey. Cures at once soothes the infamed promotes expectora tion Price. ..... .15c 35c and 75c California Syrup lgs. =. -. ........ .35c Ponds Extract ... =. -. ....... 3se McAlsters Mocking Bird Food, tin ....... 15c Cuticura Ointment. =. =. =. ....... 39c Lapactc Pills, per 1O0.. =. ,.. =. ......5s 5sc Wampoles Cod Liver Oil... =. =. ..... .71e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-11
Dr. Paln1er's Tolu and Honey
 Cough Mixture. {

Don't wait until your hands grow rough and fed Midwinter winds quickly mar the skin Use Jacobs Carnaton Cream daily. It will keep the hands, and lips soft and smooth One particularly pleasing point
 about this preparation is that you it at any time because it isn't sticky or greasy 4
 Price. .... .-..t.... ...-..48e Paine's Celery Compound. .7... ..... z5e La Creole Hair Restorer. ...a..... .71e Kmer's Swamp Root. .3Sc Stuart's Gin and Buchu.. ...... .z1c Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery -. .75c Stearns Wine Cod Liver Oil. .......75c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-11

stay in the city of Mexico, where they will be the guests of MT. John Cobbs.
 MT. and Mrs. Hal T. Webb have re- turned from their visit to New Orleans and are at home at the residence of Dr, S. c. Carson.
 Mrs Mary Pickens entertained Thurs day with a delightful luncheon in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Cobbs. This takes place annually. and is one way the hostess finds of expressing her love for the good rector and his wife. Those so fortunate as to be invited enjoy to the uttermost a charming event.
 Misses Milhous and Hunter or Selma have returned home, after week spent as the guests of Miss Eloise Pickens at "Umbria.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-11
Only Death is Sure.

From the Philadelphia Press.
 Dolly" said the sick MT. Hyroller tc his little daughter "has it occurred tc you that papa might die and go tc heaven?'
 No" replied the child, because ] asked the doctor that very question:" ?
 And what did he say?'
 'iHe said I don't think he will, al though, of course he will have to die some day.'' F.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-11

All kinds of cuts. Age-Herald En. graving Department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-11

The engagement has also been an- nounced of MT. Henry B. Rollins, Jr, and Miss Lillias Livingston, a daughter of Mir. and Mrs Henry B. Livingston, and whose mother was Miss Francis Red mond; of Mr. Oswald c. Herring and Miss Catherine M. Clark, daughter of MT. and Mrs. James Wilson Clark, and of MT. Ashbel P. Fitch, Jr. and Miss Josephine Hoyt Smith, daughter of Mir and Mrs JJonru Smith
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-10-21

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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-10-21

Ing at the cattle or his poker partners.
and now and then, in the Quieter mo-
ments. he was back in his old home.
boy. with boys friends and sports.
Nothing could check the fever. 1t
batfied the doctor, who often during the
night declared there was no sense
I'm n wound like that working up
such fever. adding curses upon the
folly or the Duke and his Company
You don't think he will not get
better, doctor?" / asked, in answer TO
one of his outbreaks.
He ought to get over this" he
answered impatiently. but believe"
he added deliberately, hell have to
60"
Everything stood still for moment.
1t seemed impossible. Two DAYS ago
full OF life, now on the way out.
There crowded in upon me thoughts OF
his home; his mother, whose letters he
used TO show ME full or anxious love;
bis wild life here. with all its generous
impulses. its mistakes, it's folly.
How long will he lastT' l asked,
and my lips were dry and numb.
Perhaps twenty-four hours, perhaps
longer. He can't throw OF the poison"
The old doctor proved a true prophet
After another day OF agonized delirium
he sank into stupor which lasted
through the night.
Then the change came. As the light
began to grow at the eastern rim OF
the prairie and tip the far mountains In
the west, Bruce opened his eyes and
looked about upon us. The doctor had
gone; the Duke had not come back;
Moore and l were alone. He gazed at
US steadily for some moments: read
our faces. A look OF wonder came
into his eyes.
us il comingT' he asked In a faint
awed voice. do you really think /
must go?"
The eager appeal I'm his voice and
the wistful longing in the wide open.
startled eyes We're too much for
Moore. He backed behind me and
could hear him weeping like a baby,
Bruce heard him too.
us that the Pilotf" he asked. In
stantly Moore pulled himself up, wiped
his eyes and came round to the other
side OF the bed and looked down, smil-
ing.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-10-21
TIE SKY PILOT
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II was a weary day. The Intense
pain from the wouro and the high
fever from the poison I'm his blood
kept the poor fellow In deiirium I'll
evening, when the Duke rode up with
the Fort doctor. lingo appeared an
nearly played out as a horse of his
spirit ever allowed himself TO become
Seventy miles, said the Duke
swinging himself OF the saddle. .sTbe
doctor was ten miles out. How Is he 20
L shook my head, and he led away
MS horse to give him rub and feed.
Meantime the doctor, who was of
the army and had seen service. was
examining his patient He grew NOM
and more puzzled as he noted the vs.
rious symptoms. Finally ne broke out:
What have you been doing TO himl
Why is be in this condition? This
Tea bite doesn't account for ALL" point
ing 10 the wound.
We stood like children reproyed.
Then the Duke said hesitatingly:
Il fear, doctor the life has been n
little too hard for him. He had a Sc
we're nervous ack-seeing things.
you know.
Yes, l know" stormed the old doc
tor Il know you well enough. with
your head OF cast iron and no nerves
to speak OF. l know the crowd and
how you lead them. Internal foolsi
you'll get your turn some day. I've
warned you before
The Duke was standing up before
the doctor during this storm smiling
slightly. All at once the smile faded
out. and he pointed TO the bed. Bruce
was sitting up quiet and steady. He
stretched out his hand to the Duke.
Don't mind the old fool" he said.
holding the Dukes hand and looking
up at him as fondly as II he were a
girl Its my own funeral-funeral? 20
He paused. Perhaps IL may be-who
knows 2-feel queer enough-but, re-
member. Duke. It's my own fault.
Don't listen to those bally fools" look
ing toward Moore and the doctor.
MY own fault'-his voice died down
my own fault"
The Duke bent over him and laid
him back on the pillow. saying:
Thanks. old chap. You're good stuff.
III not forget. Just keep quiet and
you'll be all right" He passed hts
cool, firm hand over the hot brow of
the man looking up at him with love in
his eyes. and in a few moments Bruce
fell asleep. Then the Duke lifted him
self up and, facing the doctor, said in
his coolest tone:
Your words are more true than op-
perfume, doctor. Your patient will
need all your attention. AS for my
morals. Mr.. Moore kindly intrusts him.
self with the care of them" This
with bow toward the Pilot.
II wish him JOY OF his charge. "
snorted the doctor. turning again TO the
bed where Bruce had already passed
into delirium.
The memory OF that vigil was like 6
horrible nightmare for months. Moor,
lay on the floor and slept The Duke
rode OF somewhither. The old doctor
and i kept watch. All night poor
Bruce raved in the widest delirium
singing now psalms. now songs, swear
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-10-21
To Land Buyers.
PARTIAL LIST OF FARMS.

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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-10-21

MY1T was not many days after
III my arrival in the foothill coun-
k61TS0i try that / began to hear OF
G2xSJ Gwen. They all had stories
OF her. The details were not many. but
the impression was viwd. She lived
remote from that center of civilization
known as Swan Greek ia the postal
guide, but locally as Old Latour's. far
up among the hills near the Devils
lake, and from her fathers ranch she
never ventured. But some OF the men
had had glimpses OF her and had come
to definite opinions regarding her.
What is she hke?" asked Bill one
day, trying TO pin him down to some
thing Ike descriptive account of her.
Like! She's terrier" he said,
with slow emphasis, "a holy terrier"
But what is she like? What does
she look lkeT asked impatiently.
Look hker He considered a mo-
ment, looked slowly round as II search
ing for ssmiIe, then answered. II
dunno"
Don't know? What do you meant
Haven't you seen herg
"Yeh! But she amt like nothin'."
Bill was quite decided upon this
point.
tried again.
well. what sort OF hair has she got
She's got hair, 1 suppose?'
'Hayer! Well. a fewr' said Bill,
with some choice combinations OF pro-
family In Reputation OF my sugges.
ton. Yards OF it, Redw
"Git outw contradicted Hi. Red!
'Tain't no more red than miner'
Bill regarded HIS hair critically.
What color do you put ON to your
old brushf" he asked cautiously.
"Tatn't no difference 'Tain't red,
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-10-21
THE COURIER

The Coz Ter, as YOU are aware, is
the only newspaper in Clarke county.
There is no need of another, because
this journal covers the local field so
completely and promptly with uniyer.
sal satisfaction, that it has long since
been recognized as permanent in
stitution.
We are endeavoring to get the
COURIER into every Clarke county
home, and our efforts are meeting
with great deal of success.
1t will cost just ONE DOLLAR
TO have the COURIER mailed to your
address for whole year. You will
then get all of the county news.
Send for free sample copy.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-10-21
An Inoufsftive Jury.

Gentlemen OF the jury" said the
judge as he concluded his charge. IF
tie evidence shows In your minds that
pneumonia even indirectly was the
cause OF the mans death the prisoner
cannot be convicted"
An hour later messenger came
from the jury room.
The gentlemen OF the jury, my
lord" he Eaid. "desire information"
''On what point Of evidenceT
.None, your honor; but they want to
know how to spell pneumonia. Lon
don Globe.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-10-21

ments OF civilization. to which, after
all. she belongs, and from which none
OF us can hope TO escape" The Duke
was silent for few moments and then
added with some hesitation. Then. too,
she Is quite a pagan-never saw a
prayer book. you know"
And so IL came about. chiefly through
the Dukes influence, imagine. that l
was engaged by the Old Timer to 20
VI to his ranch every week aud teach
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-10-21
HI. Aitruis,ic Conscience.

Fuddy-You say you have very ten
der conscience. I notice 1t is wonder
fully sensitive to the faults OF Others,
but II never appears to be troubled by
your own shortcomings
Duddy-No: hope not. That would
he egotistical, you know.-Exchange.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-10-21
Sour
Stomach

No appetite. loss OF strength. nervous
ness. headache. constipation. bad breath.
general debility. sour riSings. and catarrh Of
the stomach are al due 70 ind gesuon. Kodol
cures indigestion. This new discovery repre-
senfs the natural juices of digestion as they
exist In healthy stomach. combined with
the creates, known tonic and reconSructive
properties. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure does not
only cure Indigestion and dyspepsia, but this
famous remedy cures all stomach troubles
by cleansing. purifying. Sweetening and
strengthening the mucous membranes lining
the stomach.
Mr.. ) 5, Ball Of RavensWood. W. Va says.-
. was troubled with sour stomach for twenty years
Noool cured ne and We now using Il In mix
Ter baby.
kodol DiSests What You Eat.
Bottles only. Sloo Size holding ~ times the trial
size. which sells for so cents.
rrseared oY C. o. DEWITT & CO.. CHICAGO
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