The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-03
The News of Pensacola

Peusacola, Fla March 2.-tSpecial)
 An the witnesses in the celebrated 1udxe ewayne case have returned from Washington, where they had spent three weeks in connection with the inpeachment proceedings. and they they were. for the most part. very xIad to get home again to enjoy the Florida climate.
 The result of the case in the Senate was not surprising to those who had personally witnessed the daily grind of the body. as 1t was conceded very early in the matter that Swayne would ba white washed, and that he would bo returned here and assume the du- .ties of the office.
 There is not much credence placed in the report here that Judge Swayne will resign. He has not come to Pen- eacola since his acquittal, but Is ex- pected each day The other attaches of his court reached the city last af- ternoon. these being United States Marshal McGourin. and Fred W. Marsh, nlerk of the court. These officers have heard nothing of the resignation of Judge Swayne. So far as known. Judge swayne himself has given out no such intimation, and the idea Is here that tn report was the product of the fertile brain of a correspondent fin Washington.
 It is the intention of Judge Swayne's friends here to arrange for a grand reception when he returns, although the 1urist has stated that 1t would be distasteful to him to have this well come planned on a very high scale. This reception will take on the form of possibly a banquet, at which there will be gathered those who have stood by him in his recent trouble.
 
 Marai Gras Preparations.
 Preparation for grand Mardi Gras elaboration next wek have been going on with a rush during the first few days ok this week and these preparations will be kept up through out the entire week, as it Is anticipa- ted that the usual large crowd will be here during the two days of the aus picious event and already the hotels are filling up fast with advance ar- rivals.
 Boarding houses by the score have made known their respective accomo- dating capacity and there will be no difncuity for any of the thousands to find lodging while here. The streets over which the grand parades will pass have been given atter >n in the past few days and the, forces are yet at work on those thoroughfares. In fact Uy AOnudy dI nOOn, when tne klHB Ot tte carnival arrives, there will be noth- ing to mar the plans of the associa- ton.
 The program Is simple. At high noon on Monday the King will arrive at the foot of Palafox wharf and land amid the most deafening din from ali the steam craft in the bay and from the several manufacturing plants along the water front. Immediately upon being seated in the carriage which will be waiting. the procession. with His Majesty well guarded. will move north ward to Hotel Escambia, where the Headquarters of the first man of the day have been established.
 Absolute seclusion so far as the Identity of the king is concerned, will be maintained until the grand ball on Tuesday night at the opera house. when the mask will be removed and the king will crown his beautiful queen. On Tuesday night also the grand and closing night pageant will be held. to be followed immediately by the grand ball
 Indications are that the crowd will be as large as on former occasions, in spite of the fact that the Navy De- partment has refused to provide a naval vessel for the port. A street carnival will also be held in the city on a prominent location. and this will furnish amusement to the many strang- CTS