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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-03-09

has been at loggerheads at times with
some of the administration officials,
yet every one recognizes in him a
broadminded American, an able de-
batter, and a man who has brilliantly
served his state, his party and his
country.
Mr.. Pettus, while he entered the
senatorial chamber at later date than
did his colleague, came at that period
Of life when great number of men
seem to think that the time for politi-
cal aspirations and honors has passed.
He is considered one Of the wits of the
Senate. 1t is well remembered by q
great number of the senators how he
scathingly ridiculed the speech Of a
senator during the notable debate on
the Philippine question. His remarks
were so ridiculous and laughable that
the hitherto decorous Senate convulsed
itself with laughter. The same day he
again caused the Senate to break out
in an uproar when he was seen to
slowly rise in his seat as though to
seek recognition from the presiding
officer, and just at that moment when
Senator Frye, the President pro tenn,
was about to signify that Senator Pet
tus was entitled to the focr. the Ala
bama senator slowly put his hand into
his pocket, pulled out piece of black
tobacco bit a piece off in very me-
thodical manner, and with that same
slow motion deposited the tobacco in
his pocket and sat down. Such incl
dents have been the favorite way OF
Senator 1ettus's breaking In. on the
solsDnity Of the Senate.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-03-09
Charges Against England

he remarkable allegation that Tie
British fleet was held in readiness to
destroy the Russian feet if the battle
of the Sea of Japan had gone in the
Russians favor is made by Admiral Ro-
je5tvcnsky in a letter published in the
Novoe Vremya, at St. Petersburg, with
the permission Of the Russian minister
Of marine. Referring to the secrecy OF
Admiral Togo in regard to the dis
position of his forces, Rojestvensky de-
clares that, "this was unknown even to
the admiral of the British fleet allied
with the Japanese, who concentrated his
forces at Weihaiwei in expectation OF
receiving an order to annihilate the Rus
sian fleet if this, the final object on
Great Britain, was beyond the power Of
the Japanese"
From Admiral Rojestvensky's account
of his tactics in the battle the reading
public becomes almost convinced thai
1.-THE Russian commander outmaneuyerec
Admiral Togo at every point and was
himself the real victor. Rojestvensky
declares he Knew Admiral Togo's exac
whereabouts two days before the battle
made his dispositions accordingly, ant
entered the fight with his eyes open
The admiral only casually states in tn,
course of his letter that the ministe
of marine is investigating the causes o
the catastrophe in order to determin
whether the commander shall be court
martialed for the small matter of tn
lloss of the feet.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-03-09
The President and the Emperor

There is a considerable difference
between the hunting exploits of Pres
ident Roosevelt and his friend Emper-
or William. When the President goes
hunting, he takes pot luck with the
bunch and depends upon his activity
and skill to get his share of the hunt
ing, which, because of his real ability
in such lines, is usually a good one.
When the German Emperor goes out
shooting, however, a keeper accompan-
les him, and when the game is reused,
sticks a kind of fork in the ground.
The Emperor then places his gun in
the rest, and handles the weapon PTS
toll fashion. For everything that is
shot notch is made in the fork, and
when this is covered with marks @
new one is brought into use.
/ All these forks, the notches on which
are a prof of the Imperial hunters
skill, are carefully preserved In the
royal sporting museum as record.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-03-09

1t was Lieutenant Bates turn to
mount the guard. In spite of the early
hour the usual group Of young people
had already gathered at the Colonels
when the band came swinging down
the parade. The instruments glittered
In the bright morning sunlight and
every man in line unconsciously moved
in unis0l with the martial music.
The 9 iris over on the porch and sew.
ieral young officers who had joined
them swayed in time to the infectious
strains and each feminine heart wished
secretly that one day she might marry
a soldier.
When the band had marched past
the commanding officers quarters it
took up its regular position a short
distance from the guard and began its
morning program.
IT always love to have Mr.. Bates on
duty" Helen Farnham said. "He takes
such long time to mount the guard
and the band has loads of time to
play"
Gust think, he's going to the Philip.
pines" Katherine Markham, pretty
little blonde, protested. 1--WE were
just getting him so well trained, too.
Well, somebody else will have to con-
sent to mount slowly or we'll never
have more than two pieces in the morn.
ing"
Say, Margery," Helen added, "What
do you think Of the orders?"
Margery Keene looked up from her
embroidery rather nonchalantly. She
hadn't been watching and hadn't really
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-03-09

strictest attention to Mr.. Somers who
was telling her story in which she
wasn't the least bit interested.
Margery played her little game well
but when Bates left with the other of
ficers without as much as coming to
her to be told she was sorry he had
been ordered off, Margery was not only
annoyed but angry with herself for
caring.
Nobody in the merry little group
knew that two nights before Bates had
again been refused by Margery. No
body knew so we'll as Margery herself
that he had made up his mind never to
ask her again. But that was all before
his orders came-before the prospect
Of the great Pacific stretching itself be.
tween him and her had presented it.
SELF However, his manner showed nc
change from the other night when he
seemed to think that one "No' was
sufficient, tossed his head in the air.
gave her a curt "Good night" and left
Didn't every girl want to be told
over and over again that she was the
most adorable creature in the world?''
Margery whispered to herself. She
had now made up her mind that she
would stick to her mo" eff it killed
her." Furthermore, when he came to
say goodbye she would show him that
he was not the only soldier in the
world.
Lieutenant Bates was one of the
youngest and most popular officers in
the army. The prospect of active ser
vice after months of barrack duty was
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-03-09
They Worship Serpents.

Travacore, on the southwest coast
Of InCia, is notable as one of the few
places where the natives, still regard
serpents as deities.
There are thousands of shrines in
the districts" said an Anglo-Indian
where tn superstitious natives make
offerings of food, burn candles, and
chant hymns in order to gain the fav-
or of their scaly idols.
Some of these shrines harbor
swarms of snakes, which increase and
multiply without hinderance, but
snake-bites, are very rare.
Treated so we'll, the reptiles become
docile md harmless, and children play
fearlessly in the groves where the
snakes abound.
when, however, as sometimes hap.
pens, the neighborhood Of a shrine be
comes so overrun with reptiles that
there is danger Of treading on them
the surplus snakes are reverently re-
moved by the priests to other less
crowded localities"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-03-09
Danger in DuSf.

The municipal authorities Of Berlin
are noted for their thoroughness and
scientific methods. Nothing is left I'm.
done to make the city the cleanest and
the healthiest in the world The
Health Board is now making a study
Of the street dust. Along the principal
thoroughfares what are called "dust
catches" have been erected.
These structures are about fifteen
feet high, and contain small tubular
vessels, without covers, in which col
lect all dust particles floating in the
air. Periodically the vessels are re
moved and the contents carefully an
alyzed, in order to determine IL any
germs dangerous to health are per
meating the atmosphere.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-03-09
Rniit of BuIruSheS.

The first place of Christian worship
in Western Australia was unique in
two respects-the material Of which it
was built, and also the several pur-
poses to which it was devoted. This
remarkable building was made at
Perth by soldiers shortly after their
first arrival in 1929, and was composed
almost entirely of bulrushes. In ad-
dition to it's use on Sundays for Divine
worship, it occasionally served during
the week as an amateur theatre, and
was utilized during the whole time as
a military barracks.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-03-09

alluring and his heart beat faster
every time the thought came to him
that probably here at last was an OPP
self at the front. Only one thing
marred his enthusiasm and that was
Margery. "Ifs," butts" and girls! How
they have made history!
So all of that last day passed. In
the evening some of the young people
came over to Major Keene's but Bates
failed to appear.
BUSY packing" said Somers when
somebody asked for him.
"Well, it seems to me Ii I were in
his place and were the only officer or
dered off I'd come around and get my
self ionized," and Katherine Markham
looked very much disguised.
Margery banged the piano until her
fingers nearly dropped off. Three
| times Bates fairly ran past the Majors
that he might not yield to the tempta-
tion to go in.
But the hours wore away and when
the new day dawned Margery awaken
| ed very unhappy but determined
young person.
When Lieutenant Bates began his
round of farewell calls Margery saw
him from her window overlooking the
parade ground. Her little head went
back in defiance and her batteries were
ready to be turned on the enemy at his
approach. When he comes in
But that was just what he failed to
do for on meeting her father, Major
Keene, at the gate the two officers pro-
ceeded down the row together, Stung
to the quick by his manifest avoidance
of her Margery determined to go with
the others to see the Buys off and to
"give Mr.. Bates the incest, coolest
goodbye he ever got" Other officers
were to join the regiment at the train
and as they were all her friends she
determined to take advantage of this
last opportunity So over to the Col
onels Margery- trooped an hour latel
all the time trying hard to make her
} self believe that she didn't care any
more for Mr.. Bates than for the army
buckle on her belt.
} The train was made up and the en-
gineer waited the signal to. start. From
every window a soldier head protrudet
for the men had been ordered ABOARD
, Immediately upon their arrival at tn,
yards.
. Mother, wife, sister and sweetheart
multiplied into throng, swarmed ul
J and down the platform eacn IN searcl
. Of a particular head. The post ban,
J banged away at popular tunes as fare
, we'll to the boys-as bright, jolly an
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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-03-09

heard q word the girls had said until
Katherine mentioned the Philippines
"There's one good thing about It,"
said Margery. at will only take one
officer away from the post and that
ought to be some consolation"
ANYBODY would think you didn't
.care at ALL" ventured Katherine, "and
all the time you know you're just dying
to CO."
"Now, Katherine, you're getting fool
fish," Margery answered good natured-
ly. "You know like Mr.. Bates awfully
we'll but just because I've danced with
him a few times that's no sign that
shall pine away when he's gone"
"Oh mol" Katherine grimaced, and
even Margery joined in the laugh.
Lieutenant Bates was only half way
down the line and the men were con.
scious of the closest scrutiny Of their
guns. Each was examined with the
utmost care but only the young Of
ficers and his friends over on the porch
knew that he was killing time in order
that the band could play the longer.
When the lit lie ceremony was over
the men were dismissed and to the
rollicking strains Of Sousa march the
musicians filed to their quarters.
y Bates crossed the parade and joined
the group at the ColonePs.
ITO think you are going way out to
the Philippines, Mr.. Bates" said Kath-
crime "We only heard it this morning
and Just imagine, you have to go to-
morrow"
"Ycu see, Miss Katherine, what 1t
means to be soldier. I've never been
to the front and there's nothing to
keep me here so think I'm pretty
lucky"
"Nothing to keep you here" Helen
Farnham exclaimed. well of all
things! And this old army post flood
ed with girls. Mr.. Bates you're dis
missed"
"Now really, Miss Farnham,
thought / was lucky when I got my
orders" laughed Bates, "but IL
thought there we're the slightest chance
for me here / might be disloyal to my
colors and condemn orders to the bow
bows. The trouble here is that there
are too many Of US and not enough Of
you"
40. YOU fake" laughed Helen.
- During guard mount Margery Keen'
had sat composedly in a rocking chail
embroidering. When nobody was look
ing she would steal a look at Bates bu
unfortunately for that young man.
peace of mind he was too far off to see
Now that he had Joined the youni
people on the porch Margery paid tn
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-03-09
HUMOR ~ THE SENATE CHAMBER
The Gravity of That Body Disturbed
Twice in a Single Day.

If the chloroform theory as generally
Interpreted by the public, were put
into effect in the United States Senate,
it would rob the State of Alabama of
its two senator's, Morgan and Pettus.
These men are legislators Of excep-
tional capacity and influence. Both
have passed their SOth year, yet both
retain full mental power and their
share of physical vigor, and both pay
more attention to their senatorial
duties than do probably the majority
of members of that body.
Mr.. Morgan has been in the Senate
since 1S77-nearly 30 years-and he
has been recognized as one of the lead
ing spirits in that chamber. While he
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-15
PICTURES OF PRIZE FIGHT.
Fine Exhibition of Manly Defense at
 the KRftOvH.

The progress of the age is aptIy demonstrated by the movin picture show at the Bijou Theatre this week at which one may see accurately repro dueed for a very small fee the prize fight between Jimmy Britt and Battling Nelson. admission to which cost as high as $20 for seat.
 The pictures, there are said to be more than lS2.000 of them, are remark ably clear and distinct. and to a man who has felt the thrills of an actual prize fight the entertainment is highly diverting. The exhibition begins with a panoramic view of the crowd gath ering at Colma. Cal, and after show ing each of the eighteen rounds in detail gives the wild scenes of enthu- siasiasm which followed Nelson's knockout blow delivered on Britt's jaw.
 The picture machine is accompanied by Joe Britt, an older brother of Jimmy Britt, who talks interestinglys Of how the pictures were secured. A parts of the agreement between the fighters as that they were to share In the owner ship of the moving pictures, but Nell son sold his share shortly after the fight for $5,O0o.
 A number of ladies patronlzed the matinee yesterday and several ladies were in the audience again last night It was announced that extra pictures would be shown tonight. The pictures will be exhibited at the Bijou through out the week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-15
WORKING FOR TYSON
FRIENDS or SUPREME COURT JUs-
 TICE ARE BUSY.
Local Bar Associations in Ali secticns of State Petition Governor to Arpeint Him Chief
 .Fu~tsce.

Sentiment in favor of Associate Jus tice John R. Tyson to succeed late Chtef Justice Thomss E. Mcclellan is fast crystalixing md each day finds additional endorsers snts coming to the office of Governor Jelks.
 The endorsements are no longer con- fined to the Southern or middle secs tions of Alabama. but now from the up- State bars comes an insistent voice for the appointment of Justice Tyscn. Yesterday petitions were circulated ! in behalf of Justice Tyson In Hunts vile. Anniston, Gadsden, Tailadegs.
 Camden. Centreyille, Luverne. Alexan : der City and tho Counties of Etowah, Deka1b. Marshall, Cherokee. Jackson and Tallapoosa. It all of these places and counties the enlargement by the bars sife almost unanimous except in Talladega. where it :e said the lawyers are about equally divided between fa- voring Justice Tyson and Hon. sam uel D. Weakley, of Birmingham. It l is said that petitions incomplete are getting good subscriptions to the name of Justice Tyson in Opelika, Andafusia.
 Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Demopoiis, Bay Minette. Dothan, Geneva. Enterprise, Ozark. Dadeville. Ashland, Coiumbiana. wetumpka. Prattviile. Cianton, Tuske- gee and Hayneville,
 The petitions from these latter towns are expected to reach the capitol to- day or tomorrow.
 An Idea of the total endorsement of Justice Tyson to date can be gained by adding the bars aforementioned to the bars of Montgomery. Selma, Decasur. New Decatur, Greenville. Evergreen,
 Brewton and Cullnian. These acted almost unanimously in the first part of the week. 1t is said that half the Birmingham lawyers have put their names down to a petition to arrive this week.. Summarizing at this early date it will be seen that Justice Ty-
 son represents the choice of the bars in nearly forty ot the leading coun- ties of the State. Ot course. there are divisions in a few of these, but the l friends of the associate Justice are claiming the majority in each case. The appointment of Chief Justice
 Mcclellan's successor will last until | the electi n of a successor by the people next fall. Meantime the ap- | pointee would find enough work to keep him busy as the November term of the Supreme Court i5 far from end ed at present.
 Beginning on April g. the justices will sit again on second call for the divisions of counties and with brief re- cesses sit ulttil a late day in June. Consultation will be in order, oG
 course. during the whole time from now on.
 In the short time since the death of Chief Justice Mcclellan there has | been little discussion as to the plan
 of nominating the successor for eIec-
 ton next November. It Is presumed. however, that the nomination will be
 by convention us is provided for the
 selection of the two Associate Justices
 whose terms expire this year.
 | The Democratic ExecuAve Com mittee will decide this in convenient
 time for informing the people. either
 by reassembling or by correspondence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-15
GranaIated Sugar. 20 Pounds For s1.OO. Arbuckle Coffee, IS cents. Bargains in all Groceries.
 Smith & Wornusn.
NEGROES STOLE TROUSERS.
Caught by Dry Goods Merchant Taking
 


 Caught by Dry Goods Merchant Taking
 Ills Goods.
 Jim Worthington and Ed Hill, mes groes. are at police headquarters charged with the larceny of goods from the store of Steiner, Lobman & Frank, Streets, where they were employed. Louise Fleming, negress, Is also in- prisoned at the station charged with receiving and concealing the stolen
 worshington and the woman were arrested as suspects at 5:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon by Patrolmen J. l.. Jackson, Murrell and Partin.. Hiil was Sweeney at 6:55 o'clock yesterday morning.
 Louis Steiner. member of the whole sale dry goods firm. yesterday morning gro men with stealing six pair of trousers. valued at $15, and charging the woman with receiving and conceal ing the trousers.
 The woman was caught Tuesday af- ternoon by MT. Steiner just as she had received bundle containing the trous- CTS. It Is alleged that she went to the store. ostensibly to procure boxes and waste material from the trash box on the sidewalk adjacent to the Store. Hill, who worked in the establishment, had already concealed the trousers and made them into a bundle encased with paper He imparted his theft to Worthington and, while while busy at work. he told Worinington that he would give him half the profits if he would deliver the package to the woman. Worthington accepted the offer and, at the moment he gave the woman the bundle, Mir. Steiner caught the offenders, examined the package and found his goods. He informed the police station and the ar resta followed.
 The prisoners will have a hearing be- fore the Recorder this afternoon and answer to specific charges of grand lar ceny.