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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-02
Mrs. Pillows Pensions Increased.

The widow of Gen. Gideon H. Pillow, formerly of Memphis. and now of this city, has been granted an increase of pen sion from & to so month Represent alive Patterson of Tennessee. has been looking after the proof in the case. and succeeded after its passage by the Sen ate in getting the bill through the House General Pillow was wounded several times in the war with Mexico. once very severely at the assault upon Chapultepec Mrs. Pillow is well known in Tennessee and Alabama
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-02
Hoke Smith a Parkerita.

few days ago The New York Her aid published the charge made by the Hearst boomers in Georgia that the Parker club. to which Hon. Hoke Smith belonged, was nothing but movement under cover for Cleveland. Tonight Representative Bartlett of SIacon receiv- ed telegram from MT. Smith requesting that he set The Herald bureau right on the statement. MT. Bartlett did so. in forming The Herald bureau that to his personal knowledge. Hoke Smith has been favoring the nomination of Judge Parker for the past twelve months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-02
WORK OF MCCORMICK.
Energetically Looking After Interest
 of the Japs.

St Petersburg. April 1.-The American Embassy is energetically looking after Japanese interests. Ambassador McCoE- miek's task is extremely delicate. but happily his personal relations with For eien Minister Lamsdorr and the other ministers and the high esteem in which l,, ls held by them has served to prevent inc slightest friction. All his requests in behalf Of Japan have been met in the best of spirit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-02
was FigurativelY Lynched.

The colored Christians of Washington appear to find it impossible to dwell Tn brotherly love together. A big row has been in progress for some time in the amen corner and around the pulpit of the Metropolitan Baptist Church, and the trouble has been taken into court. Rev. John Drew. the pastor. whom a faction of the flock are seeking to cast out, has given out the following statement:
 Thereafter I will never express surprise at the lynching of a negro in the South. My experience here in Washington has proven to me that the negro race is vin- dictlve. Figuratively speaking they have done their best to lynch me. a man of God, who came here by special sum- mons to preach the word. and they have driven me out of my church."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-02
Pennsylvania Rivers.

Pittsburg, April l. According to A statement issued at o'clock by Forecas- ter Frank Ridgeway of the local weather bureau station, heavy rains up to the Allegeheny River Valley will cause q stage of 2 to g feet in the Allegheny at Sixth Street bridge; about 25 feet at Herr Island dam. 9 feet at Davis Island dam, and 21 feet in the Mononsahela at Market Street. The Pittsburg and West ern tracks are inundated and that com panys depot will not be used tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-02

His latest representations were regard ing the transportation home of the Jap anese refugees on the island of sakahiin. who. to the number of 600, have been waiting with the Japanese Consul and consular stan for an opportunity to re- turn to Japan. Although the matter pre- sents some dif5sculties it has met with a favorable response. Russia will grant Japan's request and the refugees prob ably will be brought to the Siberian coast and thence dispatched by a neutral Mccormick.
 The Ambassador is now taking steps to send forty-eight Japanese at Chita to Berlin and has received from the Japan ese Minister at Berlin a warm letter of thanks for the assistance afforded to the twelve refugees sent by MT. Mccormick to Berlin ten days ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-02
German for Parker.

The word Is going round that Senator German will soon make a statement ask ing his friends no longer to consider him as candidate for President and giving his opinion that the most available can dldate for the Democracy is Judge Parker of New York. Senator German is retieent on this point. but 1t is at least signifi- cant that many Senators, who were known two weeks ago as avowsd German men, now advocate the nomination of the New York jurist. In connection with this sessip is-taIh that Senator Gormaix can be induced to accept the chairmanshlp of the National Democratic Executive Com mittee.
 It Is now remarked that at no like period so far in advance of the National Con- vention have so many Democrats in con- gress of all shades of predilection as to platform been so pronounced In favor of one man as they are for Judge Parker. The Parker sentiment Is indeed growing in strength and enthusiasm.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-02
Coinaee at the Mints.

Washington. April 1.-The coinage exc cuted at the hints of the United States during March aggregated l5.s0S, ,503 pieces and s65, 2i2 les in value, as follows: Gold. Ses 6o5, ,79O: silver. H,4s1.5s; minor coins. Sl6s.s7O. In addition 3.4sg pieces were coined for the Philippines government.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-02
Light Plant Closes Down.

Delaware, O.. April 1.-About noon to- day the oienantsgy river broke It's banks and the water rushed over the reservoir The first story of many houses were in- undated and the occpuants were re A1,. Ic from their homes in boats by the police. The Delaware Gas Company were com pelled to close dOwn, and the city Is in darkness
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-02
The sanduskv on a Rise

Bucyrus. O.. April 1.-Ths san6usky river is higher than for thirty years, and buildings along the bottoms have heen swept away A break In the gas main left the city in darkness and without heat T he water is receding tonight
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-02
Hirh water Mark passed.

Findlay, Ohio. April L--The most de- structive flood in the history of Hancock County h sweeping down the RlaAoharu' mile The high water was reached at 2 o'clock this afternoon and the water is still rising. Main Street for nearly mile is running stream. Nearly half the city is covered with water and hundreds of families are homeless. The court house Is partially surrounded.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-02
Blackburn is Nominated.

Blackburn of Wilkes County, an ex-msn- Der of Congress, was today nominated for Congress by the Repuhlicans of the Eighth Carolina District Resolutions were adopted endorsing Roosevelt for President and Fairbanks for Vice. Pres idenL
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-02
Jap Steamer Taken.

St. Petersburg. April LA semi-oficial disratch from Port Arthur bearing to- days date says: Our entire squadron left the harbor March B. making for neighborfng islands. At Il o'clock the cruiser Novik sighted . steamer towing q Japanese junk. She would not stop be- fore a torpedo boat fired two shots. It was the Japanese steamer Hanyeif. on board of which were found ten Japanese ard eleven Chinese. various papers. tel egrams and maps and two Whitehead torpedoes. The crew was taken on board cur ships. after which the vessel was taken in tow and subsequently, sunk. The Novik and accompanying torpedo boats rejoined the squadron. which returned to Port Arthur
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-02
Will Meet in Winchester. va

Alexandria. Va. April 1.--The Rsslti- more conference of the Methodist Epis- copal Church. South. to-day decided to chester, Va
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-02
Carlisle Talks Parkar.

John c. Carlisle was a visitor at the Capitol today MT. Carlisle begged to be excused from an interview but said to friends that he believed that Judge Par ko- would receive the nomination at St. Louis and in that event he expected 10 work actively for his election.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-02
No News of Fnragement.

St.. Petersburg. April 1.-The Associated Press is officially Informed that up to. the present the Russian government has re- csived no news to confirm the statement by q news agency from Tokio that the Japanese made an attack on Port Arthur during the night of March 3o-3f.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-02

Three new postofices have been estsb- lished in Alabama with postmasters ap- pointed: Carpenter. Baldwin County Charles c. Hand; Maybrick. Etowah County. Lou Riddle;; Janiver, Fayette County. Robert F. Hubbert.
 R. H. Watkins
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-04-14

il would seem that no town could
afford to be without a public libra
rs, especially Chickasha. In con-
clusion will say that we have the
best wishes and the most pleasant
memories in our quiet hours Of
thought for the good men and wo-
men who have helped us by their
liberal donations to secure money
TO purchase a site for a building
and have gone hand in hand with
ms in trying to secure for own city,
the Queen Of the Washita, " this
public institution, which will
help so much in her keeping that
name, and we will now ask and
plead for the cooperation Of all
the good people Of Chickasha, and
we have that faith in our fellow
citizens that there Is good in every
one aud it has been our aim in life
10 hunt for the gold and not the
dross and We ask the help of every
one to make a success Of our good
undertaking. For cqnal benefits
will be to all. A Chautauquan.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-04-14
Riena Maria.
Notice To Contractors

Sealed bids viii be received hy
the city clerk Of the City Of Chick
asha. al his office up tilt 3 O'Clock
p. m, on the sist Of April, loo4.
for the construction Of j alter
house and clear water well. in ac-
cordanee with the plans and speai-
6ca6ons on file al the ofiice Of the
city clerk. a certified check for
$1,000 payahie to the City Of
Chickasha, r.. must accompany
each bid. The check VIII be for
ieited to the city in case the bidder
fails to enter into contract after
received the award.
Bids viii be opened on the ahovc
date hy the city council IN the
presence Of such bidders as may
attend. The council reserves the
right 10 reject any q an bids.
Ss-QS
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-04-14
Rlena Maria.

Ladies. say Did you know 81
mon Pure Baking Powder is the
Best and purest' AlIhrst class sro-
GERS sell it. p yearsa success. Not
made by the trust. bat manufac-
tured by the Gilliland Baking Pow
der CO., Cameron. Mo-. Call for
Simon Pure Baking Powder ii IS
the best. If
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-04-14
Public Libraries
Their Influence and Fofce-A Plea
for the Carnegie Library.

-
To name The many evidences Of
the benefits and educational fea.
lures Of the public library in a
multitude of cities would be TO go
into details too numerous for our
present purpose. The mention Of
4 few of the efforts 70 bring people
and books together will suffice. IN
many places special collections OF
books are sent at regular intervals
TO various points where people cam
not go to the library to get them
Fire departments, street car barns,
nurses rooms and hospitals are los
ing much of the weariness ofwait-
ing that was Formerly incloscd
within their walls, not to speak Of
any higher gains, by the presence
Of bright, entertaining, wholesome
reading matter furnished freely and
gladly BY the public library.
Exhibits Of various kinds of rel
les, photography in all its phases,
pictures, electricity, etc, accom-
panied in many instances by free
lectures under the auspices Of the
library. bring hundreds under the
influences Of the printed page that
could not be reached in any other
way.
Visits TO the manufacturing in
stitutions BY the committees and
special invitations by word and
card to superintendemis aud work
ingmen are bringing 70 tire notice
81 that part Of the community an
opportunity oi which many are not
slow 10 avail themselves Of. In
many cities the school houses are
being opened as soeial cenlers
First, By means Of branch libraries,
which have opened the doors Ct
these buildings for a larger degree
Of usefulness. Collections Of books
from the public library suitable iof
various grades and ages, are heing
placed in these buildings not only
as adiuncts TO the schools bus for
the use OF the entire ueighborhood
The connection between the library
and school Is fast assuming an i'm
portance that those Of the older
generation did not appreciate. The
teacher. burdened to the limit Of
hcr time and strength IN order to
sccnre the Watering and culiivaiing
of tbs sseds which she has sown
with irdinise labor and patience
must trust 10 the help aud sym
pathy and knowledge ot the lihrar
san and her stores. By keeping
thc librarian informed hy means ot
her program. outlines and such
conferences a. may haVe tinse and
place in her round 81 dulis-'. a The
aim ana object and sccpe oi Che
work Of the school Sise aay rc
ceiss. ia return SpeCsa s1hool room
collections Of bcoks as shall fasien
the book habit GA the youthful
person in his inquiripg AeaFs. Col
lections Of hooks sent from tbs H.
hrary for school use are used 10
such q way that children da not sex
the difference between reading A. g
duty and reading as a delight
These hooks, taken into the
homes oi parents who have not
mad much. either fFom iack Of ~
portnnity 81 because 81 diicppS
81 tongne. Ming light and ccmlcri
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-04-14

fore. Then children organized in
to library leagues with the motto,
"Clcan hands, clean books, clean
lips. clean hearts, will be an in
lluence for better things which ev-
en- the parents will feel. All these
things viii educate the general
public and now the time has come
when the prospective investor in a
new home viii ask as to library
privileges as he has been wont to
do in regard to school and churches.
Men with money to dispose Of
sec in the library movement an IN
auence worthy Of the accumulation
Of their long lives Of thought and
labor. At the dedication of the
free library al Washington, D. c.,
one Of The speakers said. Free
libraries maintained by the people
are cradles of democracy and their
spread can never fail TO extend and
strengthen the democratic idea.
The equality Of the c;tizen, the
royalty of man. There is no aris-
tocracv 81 letters save that ex-
pressed By the wise man who said,
no man Is greater than | save he
who is reading better book. "
Truly we are coming to believe
with Carlyle that the only true un-
iversity is collection Of books,
and with Stevenson "that books
are a sort Of circulating letter from
one friend to another, and our
watchword ought 10 be, IF you
have a good book pass it along
In our national uplift the most val
liable adjunct TO the public schools
and churches is the free libraries
The best reading for the greatest
number at the least cost.
To what better movement could
Chickasha give her support than
the project already begun 70 secure
the donation for our building
Through the untiring efforts Of
the library committee from the
City Federation Of Womens Clubs
the site has been procured and ten
thousand dollars donation offered
us for building Resolutions have
been presented 10 the city council
that body TO appoint a
board of directors SO as 10 better
expedite the matter. which result
has brought the proiect 10 a stand
still So far. But do not think for a
moment We are going to stop
working, for an Of us are fully i'm
bued with the idea that IF at first
We don'l sucoeed, try. try again,
for We learned that in McGuifey S
ola third reader when We were
children. and Il stays with ns even
unto this day.
We hear 1t said the city can not
afford IL Did You ever stop to
,hink shas iwo-hfihs Of a mill on
each dollar Of taxable property per
annum would support a library'
Ia the little city Of Jackson. Ohio,
q public library has recently been
started hy iesying 4 tax Of two
ililss Of a mill Ga each dollar Of
.aNablc property. Backed as it is
sy q strong sentiment in its favor. I
{ win he an easy matter 70 increase
.othe maximum rate of one mill. A
atie gives the amount Of this tax
IA property valued al $50. as
cnts pr annum On 81, 900 40
ents. MP 10 ten thous-
ud s. sear. AT this
aw rate Of increase IN taxes
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-04-14
Riena Maria.

Ladies YOU want the best, social
for Simon Pure Baking Powder. II
is the best Try it. If
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-04-14
Riena Maria

If stray stock trouble you, phone
the pcundman. Phone s61. If
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-24
DoUBf ABOUT SNoLENSk,
Britain to Act Vigorously if Durham
Reports Prove True.

London Aug 23.-The Foreign Office has
dered the British officials at Durham 10 make
full report Of the circumstances connected with
the reported examination OF the papers Of the
British steamer Comedian by & Russian auxtl-
iary cruiser off the South African coast. II the
report should confirm that the Smoensk was
the vessel which made the examination. vigor-
Gus protest will be made through Ambassador
Hardinge. In any case, if Russian cruiser
actually held up the Comedian. the incident will
be made the subject of representation the
ground that the steamer was so far away from
the scene OF hostilities that there was not me
slightest reason for her stoppage.
The most important feature of the incident,
however is the identity Of the cruiser. II the
SmoIensk actually examined the Comedians
papers she. according to the British officials,
violated the assurances given by the Russian
goverumenrthat neither she nor the st. Peters
burg would be used again men-of-war.
The Russian Embassy has not been advised
OF the overhauIing Of the Comedian, and Is in
clined TO doubt, II IL occurred, that the Smo-
lensk was connected with It. In view OF the
specific Instructions issued by the Admiralty at
St Petersburg. So far as official information
i concerned, the matter IS so hazy that it is
conceded in both diplomatic circles and at the
Foreign once that il is desirable to obtain all
the facts before formally raising a question
which may QSEeiOp lELO Al AII4pO-t 1Ll ii4LSrIld-
tionaI dispute. The British authorities say that
II thu Srolensk overhaUled the Comedian the
matter has become of such gravity as TO call for
determined action on the part Of this govern
-neut-
The Russian diplomats regard the proclaula-
ton Of the Governor Of Malta, forbidding the
granting o. coaling privileges 70 either oellig-
erent feet proceeding 20 the seat OF war or 70
baliizerert vessels on their way 70 positions
on the lire Of route with the object Of inter
capting neutral ships on suspicion of carrying
confraLand as aimed more az Russia than
japan. the purpose being. they say. not so much
10 ernbarrass the operations Of cruisers in
search Of contra band as Jc discourage the Civ
ing Of assistance by any power TO Vice-Adrniral
Roeestvensky's feet If IL starts eastward II
had been thought IN diplomatic circles that
France would permit the Russian ships 10 coal
from their own Golfers within the shelter OF
french hlrbors, but TIE proclamation OF the
Governor of Malta holds that such hospitality
&c q violation of neutrality.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-24
CHANCE TO END DISPUTES
Royal Guests Confer nth Russian
Emperor ct Peterh0f.

St Petersburg, Aus. 23.-PoHtlcaI conse-
Quences Of great importance may follow the
gathering at Peterhof on the occasion Of the
baptism tomorrow Of the heir to the throne,
The Emperor tonight viii practically exchange
views with Emperor William and King Edward.
as both Prince Henry Of Prussia and Prince
Louis Of Battenberg. who arrived to-day are
not only bearers Of letters. but come fresh from
audiences with their respective sovereigns. Il
IS considered extremely significant that the
Foreign Minister, Count LamsdorTf, VIII spend
the night ct the Alexandra Villa as the I'm
perer's guest, in order that his majesty may
have the benefit Of his Minister'S advice in dis
cuSstng questions raised by the war with Prince
Henry and Prince Louis.
No doubt exists that a free exchange Of the
views held by the sovereigns Of Russia Ger
many and Great Britain on coutroysrted points
Ike contra band Of war, the right to sink neu-
tTaI SHIPS, etc, will certainly result in q better
understanding and simplify the adjustment Of
any future incidents
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-24
TRUNK SEIZURE REPORT.
Ne1c-YOrk Woman Failed to De-
clare Goods, 1t Is Sad.

A report circulated IN customs brokerage
circles yesterday that the trunks Of q prominent
NewYork woman who had recently returned from
Europe had been seized by the customs officials
and sent 10 the public stores on the discovery
that while on her trip abroad she had purchased
about two thousand dollars worth OF goods but
only declared $3.50 worth. The report was neither
denied nor affirmed at the Custom House. but
Solicitor Hamilton. Of the law division. admitted
that recently there had been some cases OF SINH
lar nature and that an unusual ignorance Of Gus
toms requirements was being shown lately on the
part Of persons coming from European trips. He
added:
This kind OF thing. he said. makes necessary
the payment OF duties. the appraisal OF the goods
delay Of some time. the appearance OF the party
before the Collector. a brokerage expense and
other unpleasant and irritating conditions which
might be avoided entirely II the returning passen-
gers would make full and complete declaration on
board ship OF all foreign purchases. gifts COM
missions. required rs Las
Each OF these cases necessarily stands upon its
own tacts and Y II appears that with knowledg
passenger has failed 10 make declaration OF all
goods brought in. the courts have recently held
that suit should bs brought for penalty triple
the amount by the United States attorney. While
Il is not probable that many Homecoming Ame-i-
cans Willingly attempt TO deceive the customs
thorites by false declarations. the punishment
therefor which has been decreed BY the courts is
cases where the facts indicate attempt TO de-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-24
WILL SPEND A YEAR AT PYRAMIDS.
Princeton Professors, Including Emo Lift
man. Plan Researches in Egypt.

Princeton. y. j. Aug. o (SpeciaD- ngeneuts
have been completed by party Of Princeton pro-
fessors for wears scientific research in and about
the Egyptian Pyramids. Professor Emo Llttrlan.
Oriental lecturer in phiololgy Is now in Syria.
where he is conducting a series Of short exped-
tons and looking after some final arrangements
for the rest Of the party, which viii arrive there
bout December Is. Howard c. Butler. professor
OF architecture. and ". K. Prentice. professor OF
Greek. together with Robert Garrett, OF Baltimore.
and Mr. Norris, Of Sew-York City, Will comprise
the remainder OF the party. They will 90 direct
10 Turkey, where they Will seek audience with
the Sultan and endeavor TO obtain through him
an escort OF fifteen soldiers.
This viii 1e the se-cnd trip 10 Egypt by Pro
lessor L.tLuan the frs being made I've years ago.
while accOrapGried by professor Of the University
Of Pennsy iysuia. Al this time V2ult d1ScoV-
cred under one OF tIe pyramids. from which were
taken thousands Of tablets bearing inscriptions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-24

Tue strait and the Chitose watched Kor-
sakovsl1 Harbor
at ua"h OF Sunday the Chitose advanced 10
nc tHorsakoVsk anchorage. and discovered that
~ -soNlA had been beached close to the town,
anu mat the crew OF the Russian vessel an
peered TO De disembarkirg. The Chitose sheIie5
the NoVlk from 6;25 10 IA a. m The hull Of
the -NoVlk was concealed behind clouds Of black
SMOKE and this made sighting by the japanese
gunners difficult
AFTER Smelling her the Chitose steamed TO
within. 200 yards to observe the Novik She
saw that the Russian cruiser had nartIv s7,nl,
one mad Dad list TO starboard. and her side
nsnts and lower deck were under water. Her
null was seriously damaged.
Inc Chitose satisfied herself that the Novik
Llau oeen destroyed and steamed away. The
1sushlna has been repaired and is again in
'iSN0lAs Trim The japanese sustained no
casualties in this engagement. The number Of
the Russian survivors is not known.