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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-22
oREGLIA AND RAMPoLLA.
Preliminary Skirmish Between the
 Two Rivals.


 Rome, July 2.-There was a touching scene at the Vatican this morning when the nephews of Leo with their families entered the death chamber to take a last farewell of their uncle for whom they had an intense reverence. The elders were dressed in black and the children in white. As they entered the younger children, awe struck and frightened, be- gan to cry at this. their first acquaint- ance with death, but the beauty of the scene soon quieted them and. they ceased to weep. The little party advanced on tiptoe. and circling around the bed, fell on their knees and joined in the prayers of the penitentiaries. The whiteness of the children's gowns added pleasing note to the rather highly colored scene.
 Presently the visitors arose and slowly filed past the bed, kneeling to kiss the dead hand as they passed. Count Cam lilo. one of the nephews who knew him best, accompanying him always when he went into the gardens of the Vatican, was quite overcome, more so, in fact, than at any time since his uncle's death oc- cured.
 Mgr. Cagiano, the major domo. assisted by the papal notary and Mgr. Blsletti, master of the chamber, sealed all the drawers and boxes in the papal apart ments. making q minute inventory of all objects of value found. These were en- trusted for safe keeping to. Prince Rospi- gliosi. the commandant of the Noble Guard Cardinal Oreglia, in giving i'm structions to the commanders of the pa- pal armed bodies. said:
 Although the relations between the Government of Italy are less strained than in lS7S so that certainly order will be maintained outside the Vatican, re- mind you that 1t Is your duty to watch closely inside the Vatican to prevent, es- pecially during the conclave, the interfer- ence of any extraneous influence"
 According to tradition the camerlingo is entitled to have his apartment watched day and night by picket of the Swiss Guard but at g o'clock tonight Cardinal Oreglia sent word that the eight Swiss Guards posted at his door should be withdrawn.
 Cardinal Oreglia's request to Cardinal Rampolla that the latter should remain at the vatican is considered a most diplo- matic move. being perhaps the first step for an agreement between them and might entirely change all the prophecies heretofore made concerning the issue of the conclave. Indeed some profess to see result of this in the mornings skirmish to the first meeting of the congregation of cardinals over tho appointment of a secretary to the consistorial congregation. After the discussion over several candi- dates among whom was Mgr. Gaspari, known to be Cardinal Rampollas protege some one suggested Mgr. Merry Del Val He was immediately supported by the whole anti-Rampolla element, merely to test the strength of the ex-Secretary of State, but this strategem was unsucess- ful as Cardinal Oregha made 1t manifest that he was not personally interested in the matter, while Cardinal Rampol!a swung his followers to the support of Merry Del Val and thus avoided a meas ure of his strength at this juncture.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-22
THE oPELIKA PosToFFIcE.
No Complaint Has Been Made of MT
 Smiths Conduct.

Washington. July 2I.-(speeiaL )-The visit to a postonice of an inspector does not always mean trouble for the postmaster. Fourth As- sistant Postmaster-General Bristow said today that if there was anything the matter with he affairs of the Opelika posoffice and the con duct of the postmaster, Dallas B smith, as locally rumored he had not heard of it It sometimes happened that inspectors visited postoffiees on routine business. Not a word of complaint of Postmaster Smiths conduct on account of his difference with Ad. Wimbs the black and-ta leader. has been received at the department. Little bickerings In Alabama are more insignificant than ever compared to the horrid mass of rottenness with which the department chiefs now have to deal.
 R. H. Watkins
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-22
THE CASE OF MILLER.
Union Says His Reinstatement Would Cause Discord.

Washington. July 21.--The case of ". A.. Miller. assistant foreman in the bindery of the Government Printing Office. whd was removed from office because he was expelled from the book-binders' union and who was reassigned to duty, came up today at a meeting of the union at which about 500 members were present after session held behind closed doors. Pres1- dent Barrett of the union announced that tomorrow a statement of the case from the union viewpoint would be made. A copy of this will be furnished to the President, to Secretary Cortelyou. to the Civil Service Commission and to Public Printer Palmer.
 MT. Barrett said that the paper would show the position of the boolZ-binders' union was correct in the present ease. and that the reinstatement of Miller would cause discord.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-22
aRANDIosE CEREMONY.
Leo Fails to Answer and is Pronoun-
 ced Dead

Rome, July H.-This morning began the first of those grandiose and unique cere- monies which follow the demise of a Pope, and although private. it was con- ducted with great pomp and was most impressive. All the cardinals present in Rome, numbering twenty-nine, assem- bled at the apostolic palace to view the remains of the late Leo XIII and to of- ficially pronounce him dead.
 Cardinal Oreglia, dean of the sacred college and camerlingo of the Holy Ro- man Church, had to put aside his car dinal robes as a sign of deep mourning, and was gowned in violet. The other cardinals wore crimson robes with violet colors. indicative of mourning.
 Within the dead chamber the body lay with a white veil over the face, on the bed surrounded by Franciscan peniten- tiaries, while outside the noble guard maintained a solemn vigil. The profound silence was only broken by the chanting of prayers for the dead. In to this solemn presence came the mourning pro- cession of cardinals. who. kneeling. silent ly prayed Then the prelates reverentiy looked on while Cardinal Oreglia ap- preached the remains. For this morn- ing's functions the Pope's bed room had been transformed in kind of a mortuary chapel with the altar at one end hav-
 
 by six lighted candles. Four candles stood at the bed corners.
 The white veil was then removed from the dead mans face, revealing the cameo like features of the departed Pope. rem dered sharper and more transparent by death. So life-like was the body that those present half expected Leo to raise his hand in the familiar gesture of bles- sing
 moment of breathless silence ensued. and then the cardinal camerlingo, taking the aspersorium, sprrkled the late pontiff with holy water and said in firm voice. ''Gioacchlmo" (the christian name of the deceased holy father). When there was no answer the same word was repeated three times. louder and louder After which, turning to the kneeling cardinals, the camerlingo solemnly announced:
 Papa we're mortuus est (the Pope is really dead.)
 As the words were uttered there arose from the kneeling cardinals a sigh like that of the wind In the trees at night
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-22
TRIMMED TRIAL HORSE.
Shamrock III Runs Away From the
 Older Boat.

Atlantic Highlands N. J.. July 2I.-After lSr narrow margin of victory yesterday Sir Thomas Liptons new challenger for the Nau- tical Blue Ribbon was again fin racing form today and trimmed her trial horse by 33 min utes. " seconds, in a 2o-mile race. Much of her big victory was due to a huke in which she covered miles of water while Shamrock I hung idle In a calm. Another thing which the sailors say brought luck to the new boat was that Sir Thomas. after watching the race from the Erin for several days. sailed today on the Challenger. Her crew declares that he rarely fails to bring good luck.
 The race was to have been for forty miles, but a shift of wind spoiled the plan and the boats sailed a close reach east-southeast from Scotland Lightship and back, the last five miles about dead to windward. Shamrock |. was juSt passing Sandy Hook Lightship, four miles away when the challenger rounded Scot land Lightship and finished. Summary:
 Start. Finish. Elapsed. Shamrock III. ....Il:4 ;o7 2:lI:45 2:29:36 Shamrock l. ........Il: :42:35 2:44;3o 3:ol :35 The boats then took a broad reach of six miles south along the Jersey Coast, in a TO- knot wind. Shamrock III ran away from the old boat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-22
CONFESSED TO TRAINwREcKING
Conspirators Had Decided to Kill Any
 on Board Who Survived.

Roanoke. Va. July 21.-Detective VII liam C. Baldwin of Roanoke last night arrested James w. Bailey and John W. Kennedy. near Shenandoah. charged with wrecking a Norfolk and Westen passen- December 2S last. when engineer Wesly Bailey was killed.
 The men had a hearing today, pleading guilty, and were sent to the Staunton jail without bond. They are charged with murder.
 In a sworn confession they say they planned with Mrs. Ellen Painter to wreck tie train and kill any passengers who might escape death in the wreck. Only the engineer was killed and the plan for wholesale murder was aban- doned. Mrs. Painter comes from North Carolina and will be arrested later.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-22
Wanted Larger Dividend.

London. July 21.-At an adjourned meet ing of the shareholders of Stratton's h. dependence Mining Company today. div idend of per cent was declared. leaving about $5O0.00O in the treasury. The meet ing became very turbulent. many of the shareholders demanding a large dividend. The question of accepting the resigna- ton of John H. Hammond. the American engineer, which had been placed in the hands of the board provoked a storm. The chairman announced that the com pany had decided not to accept, as the loss of Mir Hammonds services would be severely felt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-22
I. c. Improvements.

Chicago, July 21-Extensive improve ments are to be made at once by the Illinois Central on the line between Louis vile and Memphis The work will in- clude the substitution of steel bridges for wooden structures. These bridges will be completed. it is said, within tine next year. with the exception of the one over the Tennessee River. te wmiles below Paducah The latter structure will cost about S1 100000, and will be one of the finest fin the South
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-22
Rt. Rev. Henry Muehlsiepen.

St. Louis, July 21.-After suffering for six months from the effects of stroke paralysis, which was followed by other complications, the Right Rev. Henry Muehlsiepen, Vicar General of the Catho- lie Archdiocese of St. Louis, died tonight. The Vicar General was 6S years of age, For several days 1t was evident that the end was near.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-22
The Beavers Case.

Washington. July A.-Assistant Attor- ney General Robb returned here today from Brooklyn. where he consuted Dis trict Attorney Youngs regarding tha Beavers case. Later 1t was announced that the Postoffice Department was iu thorough acord with the District Attor. neyis attitude In the casa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-22
Working Force Reduced.

Roanoke. Va. July 21.-Notices were to- day posted in the Norfolk X Western Railway shops cutting off the night shift and reducing the day work from ten hours to eight hours. with eight hours pay. The order applies to all departments except the moulders and about 1890 men are affected. It isi said the reducing in the day hours will be only temporary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-22
Awards are Made.

Washington. July 1.-The awards for the supplies for the postal service for the next fiscal year, which have been held up for several weeks pending a thorough review of the bids on a complaint of several dissatisfied bidders. were made today by the Postoffice Department. The report of the committee which considered the bids and recommended awards was approved as submitted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-22
Cotton,s Squadron at Lisbon

Washington, July 21.-Secretary Moody received a cable message today from Rear Admiral Cotton. commanding the European station. saying that the squad ron consisting of the Chicago, San Fran cisco and Machias arrived at Lisbon to- day from Portsmouth, England.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-22
Priest Fatally Hurt.

London, July A.-A News dispatch from Vienna says that the members of the Macedonian Committee at Teovo fatally attacked the Bulgarian Archpriest' Missa Missail The priests own bishops, whom he had offended. forbade the local doctors to attend the wounded man
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-22

Caracas, Venezuela. July n.-A mes senger, who has arrived here by steamer and train from Ciudad. Bolivar, reports that the city was captured by the Gov ernment's troops at o'clock this nsorn- ing (Tuesday).
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-22
BATTLE RACED MADLY.
Heroic Resistance Met the Assaults
 of Gomez.

OI 0o1ueXs
 Soledad, Venezuela. July 20.-C1:10 a. rn.. Monday. .)--Since the last dispatch was sent to the Associated Press at o'clock yesterday afternoon. the battle between the revolutionary forces at Ciudad Boil var and the Venezuelan Government ar my, commended by General Gomez, has "a ked madly.
 Block after block was disputed, the Government troops entering the city slow ly. All the houses had been barricaded and the revolutienists had been forced from flat roofs called Azotas
 When the revolutionists finally aban- doned the houses, after having taken all
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-22
THE "NoREMDIALEs."

Program For the Nine Days Csre-
 mony. Rome, July 21.-The program for the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-22
PRAYERS FOR LEo's REPosE.

Bishop Curtis Issues Letter to Clergy
 of Archdiocese. Baltimore, July A.-Bishop A. A. Cur
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-22

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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-06-11

AND now its another official position
Food inspector with q $4,000 salary to
reward some faithful LaFollette bench
man. The Dairy and Food department
has made great ado in its prosecution
Of farmers and the small dealers of the
cities for alleged violations Of the pure
food laws, but there was not sufficient
excuse for appointments and new sits
must necessarily be provided From
observation The PILOT would have
suggested that Assistant Dairy and
Food Commissioner G. w. Sweeting,
Of this city, could have performed n
little additional service for the salary
he is receiving, but then he would not
have had the time to devote to politics
and to watch the interests of his Master
under those conditions. Surely the
people Of the state must soon set their
stamp of disapproval on this building
Of political machine at their expense
in largely increased taxes
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-06-11
ton of improved varieties Of the pecan,
the Persian walnut and certain other
kinds Of walnuts from Japan.

THERE is evidence that LaFollette is
fortifying himself for second fight
with opponents in his own party,
whether as a candidate for third term
nomination as governor or as an aspirant
for Quarles' seat in the Senate, Is not
definitely determined. The certain
ty that Pompadour Bob is after some
thing is apparent from his re-appoint-
ment of the tools who proved OF 40
valuable aid last Fall Overlook. OF
Sturgeon Bay, is again named as game
warden; Mills, of Burlington, as oil
inspector and Dr. E. d. Roberts, OF
GAINESVILLE, as State Veterinarian.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-06-11
ON THE GERMAN FRONTIER.
An AlSatian Soldier Who Gould Not
Help Shlutin4 French
Troopers.

Relations between the French and
Germans have considerably improved
of late years and can even be described
as cordial, but this does not mean that
the lost provinces have been entirely
forgotten on this side of the frontier,
as the following touching story, which
the Paris Patrie has lately received
from its correspondent at st. Die, in
the Vosges, will show: A detachment
OF chasseurs-a-pied was marching close
to the frontier when 1t perceived Just
across the border a farmhouse, on q
bench Of which a man was sitting. He
was a soldier, too, and catching sight
of the French sergeant he rose to his
feet, stood at attention and saluted in
accordance with the rule in such q
case. Barely 20 yards away the rifle
men watched him fixedly, taking in
every detail Of his uniform and &C.
couterments, and at Hast, yielding to
an uncomfortable impulse, they re-
moved their kepis, and, waving them
aloft, shouted: "Vive ls France!"
So moved was the German soldier BY
this demonstration that, covering his
face with his hands, he burst into tears.
The tall, fair-haired man, who looked
barely 1S years of age, was an Alsatian
and the sergeant, as soon as he had
realized the fact, addressing the chas-
seurs in low and sad tones, said: "Come
on, boys, let us be off; we must not
tempt the poor fellow. Only towards
desert" A moment later the detach-
ment was leaving the spot, but the
Frenchman, as they looked mournfully
back, beheld the man, who was still
standing on the other side of the
boundary, sobbing as II his heart
would break.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-06-11

THE coal men have given out an
intimation that there is liable to be an
other shortage of anthracite the COM
ing season because of the inability OF
the miners to get it out fast enough,
the deficit being about l,500, 900 TONS
Orders have been issued that oil men
be discharged who cannot get stipu-
lated amount daily from the mines
This threat may lead to another strike,
as the miners are in anything but a
friendly mood after their experience
last Fall and Winter.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-06-11

UNCLE SAM has inaugurated a new
kind Of gift enterprise. He is giving
away trees young seedlings of i'm
proved varieties and is starting in to
distribute them broadcast all over the
country. A building in the rear of the
Department of Agriculture has been set
aside for the purpose with force Of
men TO pack the trees, some of which
are simply tied up in bundles for mail
ing, while Others are shipped with their
roots inclosed in small tin cylinders.
Special attention is paid to nut trees,
with view to encouraging the cultiva.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-06-11

BECAUSE Of the overcrowded condI-
ton of the state school at Sparta for
dependent children, no more can be
received until further provision can be
made for their reception and care. AS
a consequence Of this situation it is
said that dependent children are being
placed in county poor houses, temp
orarily. The only way in which such
children can be kept out of poor houses,
is for humane families to come for
ward and adopt these dependent ones,
until the situation at Sparta is bridged
over
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-06-11
LOOPING TIFF LOOP
DiayOIOs Famous Act Feature Of Fore
paugh-Sells Circus.

Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers
United Shows are exploiting feature
this season which eclipses in point of
sheer daring anything ever attempted
in any arena. 1t Is the famous Diavolo
in This looping the loop" on a bicycle,
an act which created the profoundest
sensation in New York City and Phila-
delphia and elected more praise and
was given more space in the metro
politan press than any single act ever
presented to the public.
Looping the loop is described as
danger-deriding and death -defying
which is as near correct as words can
make it. From the extreme height of
the canvas dome Diavolo makes thrill
ing descent down the narrow plane on
bicycle and the momentum thus
gained carries him around the loop at a
terrific rate OF speed. AT the top of
the loop both the rider and wheel are
upside down and going at the rate OF
forty miles an hour. II is hair raising
act and one that all should see, as 1t
gives practical demonstr alton Of the
first scientific lesson Of youth the
swinging in circle Of bucket full of
water without splitting The date OF
the show here is Tuesday, June 10, at
| the Fair Grounds.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-06-11

THE loss of lives in the West from
the floods, in the South from the storms
and in the East from the fires, in the
past two weeks has been appalling.
Thousands have met their death and
thousands of others have been made
homeless by the horrors. Wisconsin
residents may congratulate themselves
that they live in a state where these
terrible disasters are unknown.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-06-11

FLAG DAY, June IA, will be generally
observed in Wisconsin, Gov. LaFollette
having issued proclamation calling
for display of the national emblem on
the anniversary. The proclamation is
rs follows: In harmony with estab.
lished customs, authorized by national
legislation, and approved by the patiio-
tic sentiment Of the people of Wiscon-
sin, | recommend general observance
Of flag day throughout our common
wealth. As the date set apart for this
day falls upon Sunday in the year 1908,
it is suggested that secular demonstra-
tions or ceremonies be held either upon
Saturday, Jnne 49, or Monday, June IS.
1903, and that general display of the
stars and stripes in commemoration of
the birth of the American flag upon its
anniversary day"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-06-11

THERE is no need Of worrying says
an exchange, but many do just the
same. There is no need of fretting and
losing sleep because some one has found
fault with what you do. TITS the com
mon lot Of men in business. The mer-
chant doesn't please all of his custom
ers; the postmaster is cuffed and kicked
for alleged Mistakes the butcher is
forever reminded of his tough steak,
and even the minister finds it hard to
please all of his congregation with his
best sermon. The newspaper man gets
more than his share Of it and is expect
ed to get out cheerful paper just the
same. A man befriends anothef for
years and is turned down and abused.
Such things are not always pleasant,
but they always have been and doubtless
always will be so, and the wise man
is the one who pays the least attention
to them and goes right on trying to be
pleasant and useful.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-06-11

ONE of the most interesting of annual
gatherings in the state from sentl-
mental standpoint is that now IN session
at Eau Claire-the encampment OF the
Wisconsin G.. A. r. Several thousands
of the veterans Of the civil war are as
sembled and every honor has been paid
to their presence by citizens OF Eau
Claire and the people of the state
The reunion of the G. A. R. is the com
ing together of men who formed the ties
of friendship during the bloodiest and
most determined war the world ever
knew and the bond that joins them is
stronger and closer than is found among
members of any other organization or
society of men. The service in the blue
grab of our countrys soldiers ana
beneath the Stars and Stripes seems to
have developed friendship and close
relationship that is touching and ele-
waiting 1t is now thirty eight years
since the war ended and the boys Of
then are old men now. Every reunion
sees the ranks smaller and the indivl-
dual marcher more bent and feeble.
Most of the soldiers of the rebellion are
now in the closing years of their lives.
The fact is as apparent to them as to
the general public. this that
makes each succeeding reunion the
more important and interesting, The
vets are meeting comrades this week
whom they will never again see on
earth. 1t is gratifying to note that
everything that can ia being done for
their comfort and enjoyment. While the
country and flag endure the veterans
will be honored and it is but just and
right.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-06-11

THE Fond du Lac Reporter clinches
q truth when it remarks that the re-
publicans are worrying more than
Democrats over the question of whether
Grover Cleveland will accept the Demo-
cratic nomination for the presidency
next year. The Democrats are alive to
the situation and will be prepared to
make q selection when the time comes.