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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
THE PRESIDENTS CHICAGO SPEECH.

Although there nothing essentially in President Roose
ves Chicago Monroe doctrine of his
great apd significant importance For example,
hass his concerning what he termed the ever
growing influence of the United States the affairs of the
hemisphere be viewed other light than notification
European powers policies any way touch the nations of
world this exercised authority the
may and likely do the future In brief these
European powers told that they adapt their policies
inevitable and irresistible expansion of the influence of the United
States.
Coupled with this pregnant plain
concerning powerful adequate navy
interpreted they intended
timely and friendly warning.
Just why president necessary give this warning
explained his presentation the Venezuela incident AS
focefuly showed there that affair aggression the
the allied powers particularly Germany which him appeared
kind of control that would in effect be equivalent
seizure of territory 1t was because OF this conviction the president
directed Secretary Hay the German ambassador Wash
ngton reeratng with emphasis the of the pes
and of subject Of coercion The
the president his message congress
which he defined the effect of the Monroe doctrine and that of
ambassador formal and explicit disclaimer of intention
the Of Germany occupy permanently territory in Vene
zuela.
That president impeed recall
time may fairly indicating deliberate purpose
with stronger emphasis than before the position of this
under the Monroe doctrine which led it intervene
against the proceedings of the allies Venezuela and insist the
arbitration of the dispute Germany perhaps
there unqusonab exists feeling jealousy envy
the growing influence the United States presidents
remarks irritation but other quarter will they
either surprise uneasiness
There be gansaying President Rooseves declaration
that the majority of the American people believe and stead
sty uphold the Monroe doctrine and they gladly accept
of that doctrine that
compelled by the Venezuelan mbrogo approving
stronger any section country great
which the president travrsng The people
their adherence the policy of naval development that will
atey give this nation unequaed
the threa of violation of the Monroe doctrine impossible
country that is blind enough invite chastisemen
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
AN APRIL FOOL JOKE.
Caused Run on a Bank During Which $780,
600 Was Withdrawn BY neposltors.

Chicago. April 4.--As the result OF an
April fool joke the private bank OF Kas-
par & Karel has experienced run. dur
ing which fully $4,000 was withdrawn
by 40 of the poo deposltors. President
Kaspar expresses confidence that the
storm has been weathered. He expec t..
no further Withdrawals today but de-
clsred entire readiness TO meet and legi-
innate demands that might be made.
A man, whose identity has been re-
vealed TO Mr.. Kaspar said In a nearby
saloon Sunday, with an air OF deep mys-
terry that the Ksspar a Karel bank
would have a sensational April FOOLS
joke for its depositors. The remark
gained many meanings in circulation and
the following dav the run began
The concern is capitalized at $3.50 900
and the last monthly statement disclosed
assets In the nelghborhood of 81 $50 900.
with corresponding liabilities. Through
out the run Mr.. Kaspar has been I'm re-
ceipt OF offers OF assistance In themselves
more than sufficient 10 meet the drain,
without the normal resources OF the bank
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
ONE MAN KILLED.
Three Others Seriously Injured In Railroad
Collision Caused BY a Sand Storm.

San ROSA, n. NJ. April l-1n a rear end
collision at Guadeloupe Station on the
Santa Fe road. one man was killed and
three others were seriously injured The
dead
James n. Munger. brakeman.
The injured
Gus Ensiehart. conductor.
K NJ Rompe. engineer.
r. r. Bowsner, engineer.
The wreck was caused BY a severe sand
storm that prevailed at the time Ten
freight cars were burned. Brakeman n
Munger was caught under the wreckage
and burned 20 death.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
THINK FIRE WAS SET.

Groton. Mass. April 4-The buildings
owned and occupied by Augustus Woods.
Just outside OF the centre OF the town.
were burned early today. The flames ap.
parently started under the barn which
leads Mr. Woods 10 suspect that the
nre was set
The family. including Mr. and Mrs.
Woods. a son and a grandson escaped
through MIR Woods room which had be-
come filled with smoke before he was
awakened The loss is estimated AZ 5000
and Is partially covered by insurance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
MlNSTRElS RenEARSE.

The minstrel troupe Of the Holy Name
Parish club are busy getting ready for
their annual minstrel show which Will
be held April q. In the hall OF the Par
ish club.
The following are In the troupe: James
Healey, Daniel 4. Moran, Edward CALL
CHER. Vincent Mccain. Thomas Kelly
James Mccarthy, Al Reynolds. Brinkman
and Flanagan. Miss Mamie O'Brien. Lou
Kirby. Miss Katherine Morris. Mrr. Nc
Carthy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
KILLED HER HUSBAND.
After Shooting weare to Death His Wife
Refuses 10 Make Any Statement.

Little Rock. Ark. April 4-Robert
weare. a machinist has been shot ana
killed by his wife, Matte.
Mrs weare refuses 10 make any state
ment as TO the cause OF the killing The
couple were married about year ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04

The Springfield Republican pretends have discovered in SEN
Lodges speech before the Home Market club Boston twist
of rabd partsanhp One generally finds the speech of pub
about what looks for The antmperass when they
ass Senator Lodge and others with charges of uppressng the
truth regarding the Philippines they praised patriotic and
but when Lodge shows the aty and
worthssne of the charges he guilty of abd partisanshp
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04

is charge that seldom be made against
legislature but certainly with truth be preferred against
law makers of Texas who adjourned without making appro
praon OF the government for years
AS result OF this forgetuness the has been
PEELED call special session of the Legislature
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
TS . = 9 . = . 9 . &S<1
! N)HAr OTHERS! /!
J NRR >NY1NG !
L<S q OOOOOOO ss<l

THE United States have done very well
In taking over Florida and other parts OF
original Spanish America which have
been incorporated in the territory OF the
Union. Whether we shall succeed as well
in our new insular possessions In the
West and East Indies is disputed ques-
ton. our aptitude In the work OF coloni-
zation will be put 10 the severest test. -
Philadelphia Record.
Between the American people and the
German people there Is no hostility. Both
have too much sense To allow the organs
OF the aristocracy to create an animosity
that could advantage neither In any way.
And IL Is to the credit OF the mary sided
and busy Kaiser that he makes constant
effort TO Increase the mutual good will OF
the two nations. He IL sufficiently proud
OF his own pet navy TO understand the
enthusiasm OF Admiral Dewey for ours.
Moreover, Emperor William Is not him-
self always so discreet In his utterances
when he has patriotism for his theme
that he can pretend to be astonished II an
American admiral. speaking as sailor
became for the moment blind TO states
manship. The little tempest will blow
over without doing any serious harm -
New York American.
"The president is the representative OF
the whole people. who are astonishinsly
fair minded and honest In the main, and
II the long journey draws the head OF the
government into even more cordial reia-
tions than at present with all parts OF the
land. the country will be the gamer WIN
the president t"--Philadelphia Ledger
"A new comic weekly Is TO he started IN
New York. II might make big MT rish'
a, tha start hv barring the Irish joke. -
Chicago Record Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04

While Daniel Lamont his way home to pay his taxes
he have passed good New York dodgers bound the
other way.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04

Peace loving husbands will buy that bonnet and thus talk
and time If not
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-07
Left With Another.

An interesting and romantic affair took place in the Probate Office this morning when bride-to-be, in the temporary ab- sence of her intended husband, left with another admirer.
 There appeared In the office this morn- ing at 10 o'clock a young man accompa- nied by three ladies. One of these was the intended bride and the accompanying ladies were her mother and sister. A n- cense was asked for, but when in the course of making 1t out it was found that the young lady was but r years of age. The mother of the girl was willing to give her consent, but the law stands intended groom then left to bring the gone the mother and sister decided to take a walk down the street, leaving the intended bride alone In the office. Tn a few minutes stranger appeared and af- ter a short conversation with the girl the pair left the building.
 The would-be groom then returned with the father ready to give his consent, and the mother and sister returned from their walk. What was the surprise of the par ty to find that the would-be bride had pre-. sumably eloped. The father instructed the office to issue no license to the pair, should they apply, but 1t is supposed that they are already in another county where no diflculty will be experienced in secur- ing license. The identify of the parties is not known. the names not having been when the second man, sup posed to be an old admirer appeared on the scene and took the girl off.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-07
To Discuss Encampment.

Lieutenant Colonel F. P. Mcconnell of the Sd Regiment, Alabama National Guard. the officer in command Of the regiment, is coming from Talla 1esa, in reply to a request on the part of other officers of the regiment. for the purpose of discussing an encampment shortly. It was first intended to hold the eLcamp- ment on the 11th of this month, but there was some misunderstanding, and arc tn CT conference is to be held in tce cff.ce of the Adjutant General in Montgomery on the 12th inst. Some of the officers in the regiment expressed a desire to go 10 Chickamauga, but this idea appears to be over now. It is believed that at the conference which will be held he-e tomor- row some definite action will he taken as to an encampment. the same to be re- ferred to the AdJutant 'iene:al next Friday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-07
Fined for Illegal Blasting.

Leander Williams. a negro employe of Burkhalter & Co.,, contractors, was fined $100 and given 1S0 days extra this after noon by Judge Feagin of the Police Court, on the charge of illegal blasting in the city limits This is the first case of the kind that has come up during the past twelve months or so. and is regarded as a precedent for future punishment of those convicted of recklessly blasting rock and other material.
 Williams, 1t was alleged. was assigned a blasting job near Twenty first Street and Fifteenth Avenue yesterday after noon. A large fragment of rock was hurled several hundred feet. and fell through the roof into one of the rooms of the residence of Capt. N. W. Trimble nearby. This would have killed an inmate, it is said. if he or she had been under the rock when 1t fell
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-07
stratton is Identified.

John Sexton. member of the Louisville police detective bureau, arrived this morning armed with an indictment against Roy Stratton, alias Charles Dick inson. charging grand larceny from the person. Mir. Sexton readily identified Stratton as the noted pickpocket of Louisville, where he has been a criminal from youth, 1t is said.
 The requisition papers for Stratton have been signed by Governor Beckham and will be forwarded to Governor Jelks Mon- day. Stratton Is wanted in Louisville on in the possession of Sexton naming as one victim Henry Bosduet of Louisville. A habeas corpus writ has been issued from Judge Samuel E. Greene, Judge of the Criminal Court. commanding City Warden Mack Rittenberry to cause Strat- ton to appear before him Monday. June 8, at 10 o'clock.
 Dickinson, according to Detective Sex ton. has a lengthy criminal history. He was born in Louisville and since he was il years old has committed several burg laries, served several sentences there and finally jumped a $500 bond on a pickpocket charge. This was about three years ago, and the police have been on the lookout for him with keen eye ever since. He was traced to St. Louis, where he was held on similar charges, but not until a day or two after the expiration of his sentence. This was three months ago. During the three months he is alleged to have operated throughout Alabama, be- ing for a few days in Jasper, Mobile and Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-07
Forced to Sign Checks.

Great excitement was brought about to- day when it was stated on the streets that James Parrish of Selma had re- eurned home suffering from injuries received at the hands of Slavs working al his stave camp near Myrtlewood, who, through threats and duress, compelled him to sign a large check for money. The rumor was an exaggeration, though the matter is serious enough. It was first said that MT. Parrish had been seized by the Slavs and threatened with a shot gun so that he signed papers giving over to the men money they wanted. It was also stated that he was physically mis- treated.
 MT. Parrish stated this afternoon that the trouble was between the men and his foreman, Antonio Turk. also a slav. The men insisted that Turk had not paid them enough, and with a couple of shot guns and much talk they persuaded him to have Mir. Parrish, who was standing by. to sign pay checks for the amount wanted. The extra amount is about $500 A trusted negro was sent from the camp 1t is said, to warn persons in Myrtle wood that the check should not be psid
 James Parrish and Henry Parrish. who is part owner of the stave plant. Jeff for the camp this afternoon with their at- torney. L. E. Jeffries One of the men has been arrested and other arrests will probably be made
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-07

fund to purchase the public school bufl1Inr and tax of about 26 cents to supplsmen& n public funds to pay the salaries Of teechsre
 Ths County Commissioners In sossf0n th1r week fixed the tax rate for the year as f11- iows: County tax. 3k mills; bridge tar, | mills, and special school tax, IA ufI1s m regard to the issuing of bonds for buidlne public roads. they decided that 1t owuH b6 l1- legal to take action at this term. and thsrs- fore special meeting of the board hns ben called June l6, at which time it is eun- sfaliy believed they will instruct the sbexi1k to call an election to vote on issuing S2oo.oc0 worth of bonds to be used in building pub13o roads all over the county. Strange to e2& there Is very little objection to this uovemsn&
 W. T. Hand. President of the Baldwin coun<v Bank of Bay Minettc. and who lives in Bfrnx. ingham. stopped over here a few days this week en route to Mexico. where he has soma large gold mine interests. It is said the cIrn~ pany has 6i5.ooo acres there. but on askinx him for an interview for publication ha de- clined. saying that if he were to publish ths facts as he has seen them. the business world would believe the statements 50 fabulous e to consider him crazy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-07
WILL UPHOLD THE LAW.
Citizens of Bibb Hold Mass Meeting
 on Whiskey Question.

Centervilie. June 6.-fspecial.) )-The mas meeting of the citizens of Beats and Of Blob County. which was called sone days ago to discuss the prohibition question for Blob County. assembled at the Court Houps here today. About seventy-ive representative citizens were present. A. J. Hardin was mads chairman if the meeting and J. T. Fuller secretary. Several interesting talks were made.
 committee was appointed by the chairrha1 to draft resolutions After being out sevef11 minutes the committee brought in resolati5ns strongly condemning violations of the prchibl- tion law in Bfbb County and pledsing tkcse present to assist the officers in the tsosecu- Ition of the vioiators of the jaw. The rcsolu- Hons were adopted without Q dissenting vote.
 The farmers in this vicinity are much erccur- aged. as good rains have fallen here and ths prospect for crops is good.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-07
John Mitchell Coming.

John Mitchell. President of the United Mine Workers of America, headouarfsry in Indianapolis, will attend the joint con vention of the Alabama district organiza ton of the miners, and the Alabama Goa Operators Association. called for the 22nt instant He will come probably on the 2oth. ant may spend two or three days here, Durine his stay 1t Is likely that he will be en. tertained by the United Mine Workers of America in this district. This Is not the first visit of Mir. Mitchell to this dis trict Three years ago he came here and delivered an address before the miners convention. He is one of the best known labor leaders in the United States and is one of the most progressive.
 President Ed Flynn of the United Mine Workers of America in Alabama stated this morning that definite information concerning the trip of National President Mitchell was not known beyond the fact that he would be here during the confer ence between the miners and operators in this State.
 The books of the Secretary Treasurer of the district organization have been ir- spected by the Auditing Committee and found to be in good condition. Secretary Treasurer Joe Clemo has given the duties of the office strict attention and the books are in fine shape.
 The hst or ueiegateS to the convention called for the 18th instant in this city is now being made up. There will be more than 125 delegates here The convention will be held in Foxs Hall, on Nineteenth Street and Fourth Avenue. Positively no intimation Is being given out, as to what will be contained in the scale to be pre- sented to the operators. in fact it is stated that the intimation will have to come right from the convention itself. President Flynn stated this morning that as far as he knew there would be no Ex- ecutive sessions of the miners conyen- ton except when the scale was under con sideration or matters of an executive na- ture came up. If agreeable to both sides, he announced that the conference be- tween the miners and operators would be open.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-07
Prattville School.

Prattville. June e.--(special. l-Ths com mencement exercises of the Prattvflie Academy and Graded School closed last night with an interesting program. Large audiences greeted the children at each entertainment, the larss hall being filled. The students acquitted them selves with honor. They showed accuraxs training and much care in their preparation for these exercises
 Crop conditions have improved with the warm days and plenty of rain. Grass Is growing very rapidly also. and should the rains ccs- tinus for many days the farmers would be 1n great need of more help in this section of the country.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-07
DECIDE TO INCORPORATE.
The Citizens of Bay Minette Hold 6
 Meeting.

Bay Minette. June 6.-(special) )-At meet ing of the citizens of Bay Minette last night
 under a call of the County Superintendent ol Education. it was unanimously decided that as this is the largest town in the State which is not incorporated, and an effort would be irn- mediatel made to effect incorporation. The general idea was to make the town limits extend practically one mile in every way from the depot except that 1t should include .hs town of Dolve. which Is one fourth of a mile from the limit. The object of including this sawfnll town is that 1t is in Bay Mins.te school district, When the town is incorporated. the decision was to levy a tax of say 50 cents on each Sl0o for the purpose of providing a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-07
Y. M. c. A. Notes.

Dr. W. W. Harper will conduct the mems gospel meeting at 3:30 o'clock to- morrow. Every man should hear this address.
 A meeting of the Board of Directors has been called for Monday, June 8. at D. m.
 The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary will be held Wednes- day, June 10. at p. m.
 I. R. Askew will address the meeting for men at the Railway Department Monday evening next at p. m. A cor dial welcome will be given every man who attends.
 The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Railway Department will meet Wednesday even ing, June 10, at 7:15 o'clock to make def mite arrangements for a barbecue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-07
Vetoed by Atkins.

When the City Council meets Monday night 1t will once again have to fix the salary of the police officers, for Mayor Atkins has vetoed the resolution provid- ing that they shall receive $55 every month, and at the present there Is really no legal reason why policemen should have any payments at all for their ser vices. L
 When the new administration entered office in May, the policy recommended by Mayor Atkins was one of geneSal de- crease of expenses and In line with his movement he advocated the reduction of police salaries to $50 a month. The recommendation was passed, 1t being un- derstood that the me1 elected to posi- tions on the force had agreed to the cut. After the election. however, members of the Council stated that the policemen had misunderstood the agreement and were dissatisfied with the lower salaries. The salaries were then increased again, and it was this increase that the Mayor has turned down.