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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-10
Texas collara Rurnad

Austin. Tex. April s.-Tonight at g o'clock. Edwards -College, a Catholic school building, situated three miles south of this city, and valued with con- tents at $175, 900. was totally destroyed by fire, which started on the roof of the main building from some unknown cause and spread rapidly to every part of the immense structure.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-10
ENGLAND WANTS PRIVILEGES.
Negotiating for Concessions in Con- nection With Panama Canal.

London. April 9.-Negotiations are pro- ceeding according to the Birmingham Post, between the United States and Great Britain with the object of obtain ing certain privileges for British com merce in connection with the Panama Canal when built The Post says the concessions include opportunities for re- pairing and coaling ships and privileges helpful to the British squadrons in North Atlantic and West Indian waters in re- turn for facilities to be granted the limited States,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-10
penisons for Alabamians.

Washington. April s.-(SpeciaL)-Pen- sions granted today: Increase-Israel. B. Barnett. Delmar. $1o; Joseph H. Mayer. Green Pond, $S: Isham P. Roman. Nor gan, s14; Franklin Williams. Demopolis, S16 (Mexican war0
 Widows-Mary A. Leutz. Barker. s; Emily Reed, Vernon, SIP (war with Spain.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-10

road. The demurrer alleges there is c misjoinder of plaintiffs; that the plaintiff, George c. Haclett of Philadelphia, has no right of action with the other plain- tiffs, and that neither the plaintiff, Charles A. Chase of Philadelphia nor the plaintiffs. Wolf Brothers 6 Co.,, have . joint right of action with each other. or any of the other plaintiffs. It Is asserted that the cause is improperly united in that the cause of action as alleged by the separate plaintiffs in any way affects each other.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-10
EXPLOSION OF
 12-INCH GUN Three of the IOWa'S Crew
 Killed. FIVE OTHERS ARE INJURED Tons of Steel Fall on Them While They are at Dinner Some Think Shell Was Defective, and :, Others Believe That the Gun
 Had Been Strained
 by Usage.
 
FIVE OTHERS ARE INJURED

Pensacola, Fla, April 9.-A disastrous explosion occurred on the battleship Iowa today while the vessel was at tar get practice In the Gulf. The forward port 12-inch gun burst from the prema- ture explosion of shell, twelve feet of the piece outside the turret being demol- ished. Three men were killed and five Injured two seriously. The killed are First-class Seaman Kiele. Ordinary Sea- man Percell and Gunners Mate Berry. The injured are First-class Seaman Caught, Ordinary Seamen Thursdale. Brown, Mansdale and Purucker.
 Killed While Eating.
 The men killed and injured were on the second, or gun deck, at mess. Three pieces of the exploded gun. each weigh ing over ton. passed downward through the spar deck, falling upon the men at mess. instantly killing the three named All of the men we've horribly mutilated. The heavy missiles, after passing through the gun deck, continued down to the third deck, where they came in contact with the armored deck, the heavy steel bringing them to a stop. thus saving the engineers and firemen, who were at work below. Although the upper decks were crowded with men, no one there was se- riously injured. The explosion occurred just as the mess call had been sounded. Firing was to have ceased after the shot for the dinner hour. The range had been set and the Iowa was steaming along at a speed of 12 knots an hour, when Leu- tenant Reed, in charge of the forward 12-inch turret. gave orders to load and fire. The time fuse was cut for the range. the piece charged, breech closed and the word given to fire. .a
 Exploded Midway.
 Following the report of the gun. there was a smothered report as the shell ex- ploded midway in the gun and pieces of the bursted gun and shell were scattered broadcast Three great holes were torn through the deck. Those who were below began coming up on deck some bloody and mutilated, while lying on the floor, crushed almost beyond recognition, were the three unfortunate men.
 The Massachusetts, six miles distant, was signaled for aid. and one of the cut ters put off with the surgeon and assist ants. The wounded men were taken to the hospital and their injuries dressed. The dead were brought to Pensacola.
 Some claim the explosion was caused by defective shell and others think that the frequent firing of the piece at Cule- bra during the winter, added with the work done here during the past ten days, so strained the piece that the force of the charge bursted the gun.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-10
A namnrrer Filed

New York, April 9.-stetson, Jennings and Russell, counsel for the Northern Pacific Railway Company. today filed the company's demurrer to the complaint in the action taken against the corpora tlos recently by George c. Hackett, Charles A. Chase and Wolf Brothers 6 Co.,. stock brokers. to declare void the retirement of the preferred stock of the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-10
HowsE DEMANDS INQUIRY.
Resents Criticism Passed on Him
 by General Miles.

Washington, April 9.-Major Robert L.. Howse, commanding the Porto Rico regi- ment, arrived in Washington today and demanded a court of inquiry.
 He was mentioned in the report of Gen eral Miles and charged with great cru cities on the Filipinois while in command of post in the extreme north of Luzon. It was asserted that he caused several Filipinos to be beaten to death. One case was cited as especially revoiting.
 It Is alleged that Major Swigert re- ported to the War Department that in the absence of Major Howse he caused the body of this particular Filipino to be disinterred and examined. The medi- cal officers, he reported, found no marks of violence whatever upon the corpse, but did find that the man died from an aggravated case of Bright's disease. Sev- eral other bodies were exhumed. but bore no marks of violence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-10
FOUL PLAY IS FEARED.
 -e---- The Diaappearance df Dave Thonaas Excites Battslle Ala.

ChAttanooBA, Apf1I VIA epecIaI From Battelle. Ala, says:
 Dave Thomas the city policeman, is missing this morning. The circumstances are these: It has been the habit of wild eaters of late to invade our town and seii whiskey. It had been rumored that on last night they would be back again, and MT. Thomas said that he would ar rest the offenders and thereby put q stop to this practice.
 It seems that while attempting to make the arrest single handed they got the drop on him and had him at their mercy. He was marched off across the ridges by the vendors and nothing has been heard of him since. Foul play is feared.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-10
Religious Cermonies Forbiddsn.

Mazatlan. Mex. April s.-There was one death today at the lazaretto. There are two patients in the lazoretto. one of whom Is seriously il. The patient who died was not sick of the plague, but of complication of diseases. The sanitary authorities have forbidden the usual re- ligious ceremonies during Holy Week on account of possible danger arising from the assembling of people in large num- hers
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-10
The Case of Jim Howard.

Frankfort. Ky, April 9-Ten of the twelve jurors before whom Jim Howard Is to go on trial for the third time for the murder of Governor William Goebel were selected today. It is expected the jury will be selected tomorrow morning and the hearing of evidence begun.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-10
Decided to Remove Campbell.

Delegates today voted to remove from the bench Judge Clarence J. Campbell of Amherst County. who cowhided Rev. pr. Crawford of the State Anti-Saloon League. @The division was 6S to IS. The removal resolution now goes to the Sem ate for concurrence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-10
Virginia Revenue Rill.

Richmond. Va. April s.-Both the House of Delegates and the Senate today agreed to the conference report on the revenua bill which carries with 1t the Mann measure restricting the liquor traffic. The Mann bill Is the longest step in the direc- ton of prohibition which has been taken fin this State in years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-10
MILLS Pleads Not Guilty.

New York, April 9-George Edward Mills. law partner of the son of Dr. R. c. Flower. pleaded not guilty in court today to an indictment charging him with att tempting to remove. destroy and conceal public records, and for attempted grand larceny in the aecond degree.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-10
900 Loss by Fire.

Marshall. Mich. April 9.-The Hurd Mill. six dwelling houses. the Queen Soap Company's factory, a Michigan Central Railroad round house and fleet of twenty pleasure yachts on the Kalamazoo River were destroyed by fire today, the losses aggregating SlO00O0
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-10
Hammond Going to Mexico.

Mexico City. April s.-John Hays Ham, mond, the noted mining engineer. will arrive here about the middle of this month to manage the mining interesL of the Guggenheims.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-10
PIRATES LACKED NERVE.
After Meeting With Success They
 Become Alarmed.

Mexico City, April s.-News comes from Belize, otherwise known as British Honduras, of the exploits of British sail- CTS who. it Is alleged, seized a sloop, fit- ted 1t up as a pirate craft. and set forth in emulation of Blackboard. Captain Kidd and other pirates.
 They seized an American fruit vessel and took provisions and money. Then, greatly alarmed over the consequences of their piratical act. they returned to the mainland and fled into the jungle of the interior, where they are still in hiding.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-10
Shot Hinself to neath.

St. Louis. April s.--R. B. Swift. Pres ident of the Cahlll-Swift Manufacturing Company. tonight shot himself to death. He was the son of Col. William P. Swift. President of a construction company. Nc motive Is assigned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-10
Hi1arv Bell prons Dead

New York, April s.-Hilary Bell. dra- matic and musical critic for The New York Press. dropped dead in the barge office today. Heart failure is believed to have been the cause of death.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-10
Death of William Dixon.

Washington. April Civilian Dixon, who. ever since the close of the war has been a resident of Washington, died tonight. He was always active in polI- tics and for twelve years was a member of the National Democratic Committee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-10
SAYS GET BACK TO WORK.
John Mitchell Sends Letter to the
 Strikers.

Philadelphia, April s.-The numerous snall strikes in the anthracite coal re- zion resulting from the disagreement be- tween operators and miners regarding the strike commissions ruling on the number of hours constituting . days work has brought forth letter of instructions from President Mitchell.
 District officers of the miners union are In receipt of communication from MT. Mitchell calling upon them to end all strikes and induce the idle men to return to work.
 At the Maple Hill Colliery of the Read ing Company, near Mahoney City, run ners. leaders and door tenders today join- ed the striking drivers and about 150 men are idle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-10
Old Bank to Be Sold.

New York, April, s-Assistant Cashier Adams, of the Seventh National Dank said today that special meeting of the stockholders of the bank had been called [ Gex today t0 vote on the proposition to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-10

right of secession, such as 1t may be, stands yet m the Constitution unchal- lenged and unabridged. You said by Act of Congress that the black man should be white man. You confscated the debts and the money of the Confederacy. But you left in the Constitution that fa- tai double construction to which. along with slavery. we owed all our trouble, take Kentucky and 90 out of the Union, there is no statute to hinder me, and though you may make 1t uncomfortable for me, yout cannot find the law to hang me for treason: beg that you will not
 Tha Rn1lv nf na~riy,s{u N fiou
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-26
REAR END COLLISION.
Although Trains We're Crowded None Of the
Passengers Was Fatally Hurt.

New York, Oct. 2s--A rear end collision
occurred today at Orange. n. j., on the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
railway. AS the Orange accommodation
was pulling out OF the station. the Ches-
ter train crashed into it, damaging the
rear car OF the Easton train and the en-
gine OF the other
OF the dozen persons injured, Mrs.
Henry NJ. Dowd Of Orange, y. j.. who
had both knees caps broken and Law
renee T. Fell. New York broker. who
was badly shaken up and had an ankle
sprained. were the most seriously hurt
Both trains were crowded with oommu-
ters' The engine OF the rear train which
was the Bennardsville express. crashed
into the rear car of the Orange sccommo-
dation, having come rapidly around a
sharp curve and the engineer being uns-
bic TO slow up. The rear train Is the same
express that crashed into the carload of
school children at Clifton avenue In
Newark killing nine last spring.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-26

elder sister. who was a Dowieite, ana
had gone to Zion City. Since then her
father had not seen her until last night.
He pleaded with her 10 return 10 his
home. but she refused.
The outward rush Of the crowd divided
them and the old man left the Garden
weeping. He refused 10 give his name
but said that he lived in Newark.
Dowie denied the report that his wife
had taken EOO0.000 i'm bonds and securi-
ties in an iron box 10 Australia. lie said
that she had no iron box with her. One
OF the overseers explained further that
the aggregate wealth of Zion CITY
amounted to only s230Oo.0co. and that
Dowie laid claim only TO per cent of IT,
And any way" said the deacon, in
these times a man wouldn't take S7ooo,oO0
in stock and bonds 10 a foreign country;
He'd simply get letters OF credit. There q
be no need for a strong box.
Max Altman. Deputy Sheriff Wallace's
sssista MT. who In handling the attachment
issued by Justice Gaynor OF the supreme
court against Dowie I'm favor Of Robert
n FARLEY. said last night that he had at
ia ched Saturday morning everything that
Dowie might have at the Firth Avenue
hotel and thought II would require 10
trunks to contain the goods and chattels
OF the prophet. Altman said he hadn't {
located the prophets chariot although he
had followed up at least elk different
clues diligently. Altman expects To at
tsch the horses and carriage when Dowie
appears at the Garden today
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-26
D0WIE IS
AGAIN
ATTACHED
This Time His Coach and
Horses Are Levied Upon by
a Deputy Sheriff.

New York. Oct. 2s.--The usual early
morning service OF the Zion Restoration
host in Madison Squsr Garden today was
attended by large crowd OF Zion citizens
with a small sprinkling OF outsiders. DR..
Dowie attended the meeting and spoke
for a short time. Today he begins the
last week OF the hosts restoration work
in this city. The occupation OF the city
by the host will end next Sunday.
An attachment was served today on
Dowie's coach and team. As they were
being driven past the Fifth Avenue hotel.
a deputy sheriff jumped on the drivers
seat. serving the attachment on the coach
man. seized the coach and team, and
drove OF with them. The attachment is
said TO be for 5000. and was secured by
Attorney Robert f. Farley. his claim be-
ing for services rendered I'm defending ].
Luther Pierson OF White Plains. a former
Zionite. who was convicted for allowing
his child TO die without medical assist
ance-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-26
4 FOOTBALL FATALITY.
CHAPTER Of Accidents Has Started Out
Wei,

EImira. y Y, Oct. 2s--William F. Con
nelly. aged Is. a guard on the high school
football eleven, died yesterday as re-
sult Of injuries received Thursday In
practice game. He secured the ball on a
tumble and while running and about TO
be tackled he dropped the bail and kick
ed missing H.
Immediately he fell 10 the ground and
his comrades passed by He lay on the
ground. being discovered a few moments
later. The doctor could find mo- bruises.
however and decided that in kicking
Connolly had ruptured an intestine Peri
tonItis developed. terminating I'm death
this morning The boy was one Of the
bes, athletes in the school
CHARGED INTO CROWD
Grinneu. Ia. Oct 2e.--During the Iowa
C;rinnell football game saturday after
noon Jones OF Iowa. one Of the heavy
players In an end run In which he was
going full speed. ran too close 20 the line
OF spectators and plunged headtoremost
into the crowd A dozen men fell under
the impact while others. carried OF their
feet. svaved and fell back on the strug-
cling men Panic followed and during the
mlxup one OF the specta tors had his leg
broken and several others had sprains
and fractures.
KICKED IN THE HEAD
Rockford. Ill. Oct 2s.-George Trues-
dell OF the Rockford football team re-
ceived serious injuries IN game AT Ell
gin Saturday. being kicked In the head
when tacklng near the close OF the
game. His neck was also wrenched I'm the
fall Physicians think ne will recover.
but his playing days are over
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-26
EAST PROVIDENCE
Continued from page Six
OF their caucusea a short time ago.


or their caucuSes a short time ago.
4 BIRTHDAY PARTY.
Saturday afternoon n number Of her
Young friends assembled at her home at
Valley street TO assist Miss Leona Har-
rison In the celebration OF her birthday
There were many reminders OF the occa-
sion and the young hostess entertained
the company at a luncheon at which
light the Juvenile heart were served
After the luncheon games and pastimes
were INDUCED In and general good time
enjoyed.
LOCAL ITEMS.
Deputy State Councillor Cobb will make
an official visitation 10 Netop Council,
q. Y. A. NJ. this evening
The regular monthly meeting Of the
school committee the last of the present
wear. will be held al the Town hsr this
evening
William slavln died az his home this
morning
There we're no cases in court this morn.
ing
There was heavy riding on the local
lines Of elertrics YESTERDAY
Saturday was another dull dsv a. FAR
AZ real estate transactions were concern
ed None were presented for record
Have YOU counted the Dots In The
News .-ook on another page for the ad
explaining the contest Sent in 50 cents.
with YOUR count, 90 the Dot Department
Providence News. Providence. r. l.. and
have the paper sent to you.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-26
THE CLEVELAND LEApER,"cLEvE
LAND, OHIO.

"a Rival to Josiah Aliens Wife,
Josiah Aliens wife has a rival. and n
spirited one, too Her name is Mrs. T.
wilberforce-the IT stands for Tolera-
tion-and she lives In Canterbury, Conn,
which should be held in loving memory
by Clevelanders because there Is where
Moses Cleaveand came from.
she Ia a mighty pert sort OF woman
old enough TO have pretty good knowl-
edge OF human nature, and yet not too
old 10 have quite a broad spirit, She be-
lieves in progress when there isn't any
humbug In II.
'Humbugs are her detesta ton. so she
has written a book about the most glar-
ing ones Of modern life. She calls II
'Humbugs and Canterbury Folks and II
more than that. There Is plenty of good
horse sense and honest. wholesome senti-
ment In H.
And Mrs. wiiberforce has plenty OF
fun about her. She sees the humor OF the
affairs OF life. and eNe Is broad enough
to tell Joke ever when II happens 10
her.
This 'Humhugs' In book that will
appeal 20 great many people because
II touches upon a variety OF subjects
with a mingling Of shrewcness humor
and common sense, which the great world
likes. and which II doesn't get very
often There II nothing 10 indicate who
IL the author OF the book but II the
present gait can be kept up she will make
Marietta Hollsy divide some OF the hon
ora that have heretofore gone to Josiah
Aliens wife alone"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-26
r Rival to Josiah J4I!en's l)je."
Full OF Laughter flowing Stores
g. Every Page Snter resting and Profitable Reading -
A Few Extracts From Newspaper Reviews /:
npRoylpENcE JOURNAL"

Mrs wiiberforce has more than
SAVIOUR OF Samantha Allen. But much
OF her comment Is amusing. and the
huhibugs she derides deserve no mercy
The author has shown considerable skill
In depicting the various characters
through M. wfberforce5 eyes. and the
comments upon persons and events are
sufficiently shrewd 10 be amusing.
Mothereddyites and others should read
the chapters dealing with hypnotic and
religious humbugs."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-26
"paov,oENcE NEWS,

When one can make combination OF
humor wit and common sense they have
struck just what nine-tenths OF the read
ing public enjoy and appreciate. Hum
bugs and Canterbury Folks All the above
to perfection. and from beginning to end
II proves more than interesting. There
Is q most delightful vein OF humor run
ming through the book which cannot fail
to please old and young alike. It's semi
local color and the fact that II touches
on timely topics makes II doubly inter
esting. Funny. serious. filed with humor
and sense, II will undoubtedly make a
hit and be appreciated by all"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-26
"zioN's HERALD" (METHopisT)
BOSTON,,

There is no lack Of spice In this book.
The author speaks out her mind freely
on almost all conceivable subjects and
finds a vast amount OF humbugEery and
folly everywhere She expresses herself
pungentiy on Christian Science, Hyp-
notism. 'women's Rights. County Fairs.
Quilting Bees, etc. She scores religious
humbugs, charity humbugs. political hum
bugs. and all the rest. She has very
pronounced opinions on all topics. and Of
course. In saying so much. says many
things with which her readers will not all
agree. For example. she says that the
theatrical profession must not be con-
demned, because II wins millions of doll
lars year for the feeding of thousands
OF little mouths. and these children are
just as dear to their actor parents az
yours or mine are to us 1t requires no
particular penetration to see through the
humbuggery OF this kind Of argument
How about the children Of the saloon
keepers. who are many times as numer
Gus as those OF the actors? But apart
fr yrn some flaws Of this sort. the book.
on the whole. strikes the right note and
tells lots OF truth
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-26
NORWICH MORNING eULLETiN,-
NORWICH, CONN.,

This is an uncomnonly good book, with
purpose. 1t takes for its foundation
life In the rural districts, and while q
Is combination OF fact and fiction.
biography and humor. II let's no modern
humbug escape a drubbing This Is
done through the utterances OF Mrs
wiberforce the wife Of liberation WILL
berforce. Canterbury farmer, whose
opinions are positive and whose expsri-
ences with modern humbuggsry have
qualified her 10 write oaustically md
amusingly about most Of the fads "
modern times-mentsl religious and
speculative. In this book the vernseulsr
OF the section 10 as we'll sustained as
that which marks the story of David
Hsrum, and II never fails 10 interest and
please. II IL book which merits popu-
larity: II certainly IL sensible as we'll as
funny. and artfully cast Its good things
ought 10 keep IL alive for many years"