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The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-11-16

Separated by Divorce.
Meantime, Kate Chase brought her
sensational suit for divorce. Gov.
Sprague filed counter charges. So
ciety glutted itself with gossip of the
case. A compromise was finally effect
ed by which both these charges were
withdrawn and charge of cruelty in
terposed. On May 81. 1882, Kate
Chase-Sprague got the decree divorc-
ing her and giving her the right to re-
sumo her maiden name and the Gus
tody of the three daughters, Ethel,
Portia and Kitty.
On March 8, 1888. the governor mar
ried his present wife. She was Dora
Inez Weed, Of Virginia. She was then
25 and Gov. Sprague SO. They imme-
diately went to Canonchet, where Mrs.
Sprague has since reigned as its chat
elaine.
For while this romance seemed to
work revival of the governors olden
power. The Independent state con-
vention nominated him for governor
on March IA, 1883, few days after he
had come north with his bride. On
March 21, the Democrats also nomi-
mated him, and It looked as II the little
war governor would retrieve his for
mer place.
Soon after the governor married his
present wife, his son, Willie, married
her sister, Avice Weed, Of Whining
ton, Del. The governor then became
his sons brother-in-law, and Willie's
wife was at the same time his sister
in-law and his daughter-in-law, and the
governors wife was Willie's sister-in-
law and stepmother Meantime, Kate
Chase had retired to Washington with
her three daughters.
There was a hot campaign. But the
old-time war governor was not reflect
ed. It almost broke his heart-he,
governor of Rhode Island in the civil
war, leader of her troops. United
States senator for two terms, defeated.
Unfortunate Willie spragus.
After few silent and pathetic years
down there by the sea, the household
of Sprague was again disrupted. Willie
Sprague had again come under the In
| fluence Of his mother. He became q
reporter on q Washington paper, then
shifted to q similar position In New
York. A beautiful girl was born to his
wife-Inez Sprague--and the present
Mrs. Sprague became at once an aunt
and q grandmother.
Willie's wife procured Q divorce from
him and married Gerrit 8. Wheaton,
a welcome guest at Canonchet for
three years. Wheaton was million
aire; Willie Spraguc was an erratic
genius. at times exceptionally bril-
liant. always impulsive. loving and az
fectionate.
Canonchet was having it, house par
ties and the halls we're aglow with
oriental splehdor. The Tlorentine
fountain on the dinintroom WAS trick
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-11-16
sERMoNETTE.

IN this lnctoent We seq tno Dc
ginning Of the fulfilIment Of the
prophecy Of Nathan spoken at
the time Of DavId's great sln,
when he declared that "ths sword
shall never depart from thine
house," and "BehoId, will
raise up evil against thee out Of
thine own house,"
Tho sins Of the fathers are
visited upon the children a. the
Inevitable outworklng Of tho
natural law Of cause and effect.
II 10 a. true to-day 40 In tho
days Of David.
David could not violate the
moral law without lts exertlng
q hurtfui influence upon the
members Of his household. His
example proved demoralizlng.
His yielding to tho iusts Of the
flesh encouraged q like lnduI-
pence on the part Of his own
sons.
Sad 10 II not to contemplate
such reckless violation Of paren-
tai obligations, and yet how re-
peatedly we see lts repetition
to-day. Fathers and mothers
Into whose care have come the
little innocent lives forget the
DIvlneIy imposed obligation and
live to crafty their own selfish
desires. They think to indulge
the secret sin without poisoning
the atmosphere Of the home and
contamlnatIng the lives Of their
children. But can they3 This
tragedy In the family Of David
protests an emphatic MOI And
InnumerabIe cases which fiIl the
columns Of the papers Of the
country daily relterate over and
over again the same emphatic
MOI
Does that drinking father ex-
pect his children are not going
to be Influenced by his exampIe7
Does that mother think that she
can abandon herself to the
pleasures Of society and indulge
In all manner Of excuses and
not have tho daughters life
poisoned by the evil exampIef
Does that father Of easy morals,
who 10 reckless Of the sanctlty
Of another's home, forget that
the monster Of vice may enter
his homo and claim az a victim
his daughter, or his son7 Why
is Il that divorce 10 Increasing
at such a terrible rate7 10 II
not because children are follow
Ing In the footsteps Of their dI.
vorced parental
But the sins Of parents, while
being a reason, are no excuse
for the sins Of children. Tho
example Of the parent may have
encouraged the child to like sin
fuI Indulgence, but II does not
absoIve the child from respon.
sibllity for his own conduct.
Amnon, the Hrstborn son Of
David and heir to the throne,
saw his father crafty his lust.
fuI desires at any cost, and why
should not he7
AbsaIom saw David his father
deliberately plot the death Of
another, why should not her
AbsaIom, the natural protector
Of his sister, should have seen
that punishment was visited
upon the head Of the wicked
Amnon, but II should have been
strictly within the limits Of the
law. Had he In the neat Of pas
sion at the moment struck Am
non down II would not have been
surprising, but for him to har-
Dor hatred and wIckedIy and In
coId-bIood plot murder indicates
an evil heart which, knew not,
neither feared, God.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-11-16
Pay Women Small wages.

About 50 tons Of woolen rags are
collected annually 1t Smyrna and
shipped chiefly TO England and FRANCE.
They are sorted in Smyrna BY women,
who set - TO 30 cents day wprkinD
from dawn to sungek h.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-11-16

The corn and the wine may b.
wanting. but tho ssdl hat rssts IN God
10 satisned. ~ i'tss'
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-11-16

Some men who hate the church aix
ne unfrisndly 70 ~ kingdom.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-11-16
p.oos a. cbrl.4IanI4x

Christianity does not put chicory I'm
the coffee. or sand in tho sugar; Il u
at least decent.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-11-16

The reason opportunity does NOT
knock at some doors r. that she fnds
them already open.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-11-16

his mother. On November 6, 1883
Willie was arrested for shooting at
Thompson as he attempted to visit
Canonchet- The boy was largely given
to impulse all his life. A court in
quiry resulted in his discharge.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-11-16

It is as much the test Of discipleship
to wash or mend net on the shore
as to catch great draught in the
open sea.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-20

rights of the people promised in the imperial manifesto of October 30, 1905; with filling the prisons with liberals, the introduction of drumhead court martial law: protecting the organizers of riots and countenancing the Min ister of the Interior and other bureau crats in robbing the peasants through the purchase of estates by the peasant bank; despoiling the working classes and unjust incrimination.
 The resolution concluded with the declaration that the people can liber- ate their friends, fighters for freedom only when they themselves are free
 A general debate followed which lasted until late in the evening.
 The speakers were all conservatives or Social Democrats, the other parties in the House declining to participate. Finally Premier Stolypin again arose and in a second speech laid down the uItimatum that the House must con- fine itself to legal paths. While hon. est criticism was welcomed the Gov ernment would not permit revolution ary results or firebrand tactics. If the House chose to cry Hands up" to the Government. let it beware
 After the resolution of the Consti- tutional Democrats had been adopted. the debate was closed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-20

1905. regarding liberty of conscience and the inviolability of the person.
 Before legislating for the purpose of assuring religious tolerance the gov ernment deemed it necessary to formally lay down the principle that all legislative changes must recognize the fact that Russia is a Christian State in which the Orthodox church is pro- vided. Nevertheless, the rights of the Orthodox church must not infringe on the rights of others and the govern ment was introducing a series of laws dealing with proselytism, the holding of Divine services. etc
 The premier said the government had decided to abrogate administra- tive exile.
 M Stolypin promised a complete re- organization of the Zemstvos, munich pal and other local administrations The Premier said that the reform of the local courts would be based on the election of the justices of the peace by local population. The Ministry of Jus tice would present bills patterned on the procedure of civil and criminal law in other European States, proposed the en- forcement of an entirely new criminal code as well as laws relating to mort gages and real estate. The Premier then outlined the plans for the con trol of agricultural administration to assist the peasants in establishing themselves on the newly purchased lands.
 Of the labor problem he said:
 '"The government must safeguard its interests in order to protect 1t against excesses. but the government will in- sure full liberty of action both to em- ployers and their workmen, including the matter of economic strikes.
 "As positive measures, the govern tnfanda tn {nfrndn0n a,ga insurance and old age and medical re- lief to prohibit night and underground work for women and children and pro- vide shorter hours for all working peo- ple."
 In conclusion the Premier asked the house to deal with the budget imme- ditely, and thus furnish adequate forces to carry out the reforms, adding:
 "Whatever our efforts are to preserve peace, whatever the necessity to pacify the country, If we desire to regain our military power and the dignity of our country; if we will not consent to lose the place we occupy among the great powers we cannot recoil before the necessity of the expenditure imposed upon us by Russia's past. The extra ordinary character of the requirements demands extraordinary resources. The Minister of Finance, therefore will propose fresh taxation including an tn- come tax and a modification of the death duties"
 Despite the courteous reception given the fremier's declarations, the first speech. that of Prince Zereteli. in be- half of the social democrats, provoked an angry scene between the members of the right and left parties. Prince Zereteli proposed resolution in behalf of the social democrats which arraign- ed the government for violating all the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-20


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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-20

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-20

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-20

length upon the coming exhibition and asked the cooperation of the Associa- ton.
 MT. Peacock urged that the associa- ton take some action in the matter of building the Cahaba Valley Railroad from her to the Birmingham district He urged the association to appoint a committee to interest capitalists in building this line.
 W. c. AEee spoke on the question also, and suggested the building of an electric line about fifty miles in length which would put the terminal in the heart of the mineral district.
 Among the speakers on this subject were J. B. Ellis and Isaac Schwarz. who told how the old company which had been organized to build the road had fared and the experience that had with promoters.
 resolution was adopted which em- powered President Melvin to appoint A committee to look into the matter of building this road
 Mayor Atkins spoke on the matter or street 2avink and made a motion that committee of three from the as- sociation shall be appointed to co-ouer- ate with the committee from the citv council in selecting the material with which to pave the streets with.
 Another manufactory will be- added +o Selma's list of industries tomorroH, morning, when the actual transfer of the property upon which the plant will De erected is made. The new enter prise is crate box factory. which win employ force of about 800 peopIe. r. Will be branch of the BrtdRenort Ala. 'e''f"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-20

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-20
FaIr Clrcuit NTeetinr.

The executive board of the Southern Fair Circuit, held an important meeting in the office of President J. B. Ellis today.
 The meeting was in session for about three hours, and during that time many questions of importance pertaining to the approaching fairs were discussed and acted upon by the board. There were present at the meeting: J. B. Ellis, President, of this city; Robert Tait, Montgomery; H. M. Smith, Selma; Frank M. Fuller. Nashville; Ben Renick and President w. c. Agee Of Selma; Eugene Fies, Birmingham.
 Among the business which was trans acted at the meeting was the question of offering purses for the big harness races during the fairs this fall It was decided that purses of $500 each should be offered for the 2:40 and 2:16 class trots, and for the 2:30 and 2:15 pacing stake races. In addition purses of $500 each will be offered in the three year. old and under trotting and pace stake events.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-20
WARNING TO DOUMA
nrrNIsTERIAL DECLARATION READ
 TO THE PARLIAMENT.
At Close of stoIypin's Address RevOlu- Sionary Debate Sa Started by Social pemocxats--Premier Charges
 Them To Beware.

st. Petersburg, March 1s--The min lnteraal declaration setting forth the urorrnn of legislation was read this Afternoon by Premier Stolypin oefore the lower house of Parliament assem- 6ied in the hail of nobility. Later in tha day the declaration was read bee fore tha Council of the. Empire or up- xer house. at a special session.
 srhe declaration of policy which was ut,,Sioualy courteous in tone and avoid s6 aIl reference to drum head courts n1artiai and other causes of contention. Svaa received in respectful silence:
 The projects of law enumerated arc summarized as follows:
 Freedom of speech and of the press; ,ihertv of faith; habeas corpus on the wa.Yna basis as other states; the suosti- t1.tion of a single form of martial law for the various decrees of exceptional nnr,,ritv: local self government; reform of fine zemstvos; responsibility of of ficsals: arrarian reforms; the abolition of the free entry of goods into Nlaol- vostok; completion of the trans-Siber- ian railroad in Russian territory; popu- lar education
 M. stoIypin not once interrupted and at The close of his address received hearty applause. M. Stolypin's state Fneut opened with recital of the dith- euIties which faced the government He elaborated on the laws suitable for a country passing through period of reconstruction and announced that all the bills be submitted to the house had been drawn up with the same general Idea of upholding the new legal condi- lions arising from the recent reforms.
 'sour country said the premier, must be transformed into a constitu- tfonal state. Real measures must be mdopted to define and determine the rtxtts of the state and of private in- dividuals and to abolish the contradic- tionp between the old and new laws and the arbitrary interpretations plac- cd upon them by private persons as well as of onicials. The government there fore has decided that it is necessary 10 submit a series of bills establishing the new regime in Russia"
 M. Stolypin then enumerated the laws promulgated before the meeting of parliament and said they are not submitted to the House for its con- alteration, He emphasized the urgen- cy of the laws determining the civic status of all classes and Legislation by which the peasants could obtain more land and otherwise improve their lot. The government, the premier added. was now preparing series of bills giving effect to the portions of the emperor's manifesto of October 30.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-20
BiJOu Matinee Today, "A Chlld of the Regiment.
GovERNOn LIrrLvs LI.NEss.

Arkansas Executive Reported DespeR-
 ately Sick at Corpus Christi.
 San Antonio, March 1e.--It is re- ported from Corpus Christi. Texas, that Governor Little of Arkansas is a very sick man.
 The Governor went there several weeks ago and entered a sanitarium in an effort to regain his health. The attending physicians decline to make a statement as to the condition of Gov ernor Little. but 1t is generally under- sood to be serious.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-20
AT WORK FOR SELMA
MEETING OF COMMERCIAL AND IN-
 DUsTRIAL ASSOCIATION.
Business Men Hold Enthusiastic Meet- ing and Discuss Important Mat ters-Building of Cahaba
 Valley Road.
Advertiser Bureau.

Advertiser Bureau,
 Selma. March 19. At an enthusiastic meeting of the commercial and Industrial Association tonight. much business was transac- ted.
 Secretary Slater reported that tne freight bureau was getting lower rates to different points on number Of com modities. He had extended to Prest- dent Finley of the Southern Railway an invitation to visit Selma. President Finley had accepted the invitation ana had promised to pay visit here at an early date.
 MT, slatter said Selma might soon secure a large crate box factroy which would employ 300 workmen.
 MT. Peacock said the city was taking active steps in the matter of paving the streets. He thought that work of paving two of the principal streets or the city would be started within the next two months.
 MT. Agee president of the Central Alabama Fair Association spoke at
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-20
BREACHES STRONG SERMON.
Dr. F. F. Reese of Nashville Speaks On
 aaIItlIitX nR prnNer 7,


 Dr. F. F. Reese. Rector of Christ Church, Nashville, preached a strong and effective sermon on ''The Utility of Prayer" at St. Johns Church last evening. The text was taken from the Epistle of James V. 16. "The efEectual. fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much"
 St. James, said Dr. Reese, was an apostle who treated everything in a practical sense; he was going to try to treat the subject he had chosen in this manner and not in an abstract or the oreticaI way. The world, he said, had speculated on every phenomenon of the world and had finally despaired of ar- irving at any explanation of them. He said the utility of prayer had been demonstrated as effectively as any fact of science. In this age of competition, the act of prayer, or as he defined it the set of the human soul putting it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-20
COUNCILMEN ARRESTED |.
Nashville Aldermen to Appear Before
 Tenneanee LegisIature Thnrsday.

Nashville. Tenn, March 19 .-Accord- ing to agreement the members of the Nashville City Council. who are charg- ed with being in contempt of the Ten nessee House of Representatives in adopting resolutions conforming Sneaker Cunninghams utterances credited to him, refiecting on the Coun- cII met at the city hall this afternoon, whereupon Sergeant at Arms Vernon sharp of the House served on the mem bers warrants for their arrest on the charges indicated above, directing them to appear before the bar of the House Thursday morning at 10 o'clock to make answer to the charges and show cause why they shall not be inn prisoned. The councilmen were all armed with petitions for writs of ha- beas corpus.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-20

self in touch with the Infinite and Eternal. was the only way to obtain could give.
 He said that prayer was the means of overcoming tke moral difficulties in our daily life. The world was not simply an minimizing mechanism, but a world ruled by a rational thinking personality, Many times people had fallen because of their inability to de- eide this question.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-20
TREASURER sKIPs OUT
WeIIs-FargO People Believe They Hay
 Been Stung.

WeIIs-FargO People Believe They Have
 Been Stung.
 Hot Springs. Ark. March 19--D. H. Barker, who has been Treasurer of the WeIIs-Fargo Express-Company here for the past three years, is missing and the officials of the express company are here for the purpose of going over his accounts.
 Barker asked permission last Satur- day evening of the local agent to go fishing. since which time nothing has been seen of him. He left what was supposed to be tho combination to his safe. but winch this was tried 1t would not work.
 The officials have beep endeavorins to gain access to the safe without re- suit