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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30
Rohher of Churches.

Jean Antoine Thomas. until recently a respected and wealthy citizen of Clermont Ferrand, a devout church member and philantb ropist, is behind prison bars, sentenced to six years in the penitentiary for robbing churches in various parts of the country of thelr art treasures.
 Several months ago a valuable cope was stolen from a church in town near Clermont Ferrand. The police searched Thomass house during his absence in London and priceless art treasures, all stolen from churches, were found. The people. who had been indignant at the action of the police were shocked but still inclined to be- ueve him innocent, until Thomas, fear ing that a woman. whom he loved, might be implicated in the scandal, returned from London and made full confession.
 For years, the ardent church worker and prominent citizen. had been the leader of gang of international thieves, with headquarters in Paris and agents in London. Berlin. Rome and New York. The gang had robbed museums and churches. and Thomas 8 part of the booty, much of which had been hold to American art collectors, had netted him almost 100000 francs during the last two years
 Since he arrived at the penitenttary, Thomas has been trying to make out a list of the stolen goods and its pur- hasers and these will be asked to re- turn the art treasures, as did J. Pier pont Morgan year or two ago. when it was proved that a cope which he had bought had been stolen from an Italian church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30
VAUGHN CONFIDENT
BUT BIRMINGHAM FANS ARE NOT
 PLEASED.
If Some of the Baron Players Do Not Show Better Form, They Mav
 Not Go to the

Show Better EOEmp AAGS N@S
 Not Go to the
 Post.
 Birmingham, March 29.--(Speclal:l- Manager Harry Vaughn of the Blr- mingham Baseball Club. Is connaeT that the local club will be able 10 noId it sown and take leaolns poslIioH right from the start.
 While there is q little sppreh ension the pitching staff. Manager vaughn believes that the men he has will de- veIon and out of the number there will be a coterie able to hol the oppo- nents down well. The coming Of Rob ita:lIe from Ohio, during the latter mart of the week, will add much strength to the pitching force' IL IS Exhibition games during the week ing the players out and putting them into form for the regular season. The ChicaEo Nationals are due here for games on AprH 1. and 3. The Brook ivns follow on the 4th. and then the CIeveiand Americans will come on the 9th. Other games are being arranged The exhibition games in Birmingham have not been so well patronized, which is taken by some 10 mean mat there is not so much interest taken this wear as was apparent at this time The oid players of the Birmingham team are fast getting into form. It is noticeable that Birmingham has a very strong outfeld. Houtz, Moles- worth and Reagan are hard hitters. The inheld is not so weak, though me men are yet out of form
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30
ADJUSTMENTS. At The Grand
 Tonight
10. Leslie-Carter ln "Za1a.'

Mrs. LesIie-Carter In "Zaza."
 What should prove the dramatic treat of the season is the appearance here of Mrs. Leslie Carter in "Zaza" at The Grand tonight
 Mrs. Carter,s triumph in this play was one of the most interesting events of the modern stage. There is no other play which has, in recent times, approached 1t for bigness of story-for a wonderfully devised succession of thrilling and surprising climaXes. Only an actress of tremendous dramatic powers could have succeeded in this extraordinary role. It required an act ress who could impersonate Zaza. Mrs. Carter has temperament joined to the finest histrionic talent that the modern stage has known. "Zaza" Is a great role in her hands for the reason that she is a great dramatic artist. Indeed the appearance of this most famous emotional actress Is an event of the first magnitude.
 Seats now on sale. ad"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30

The exhibition games SO far indi- cate that Manager Vaughn is trying to gather a hitting team. He ss still maintaining a silence in regards to the team, not yet appearing to be sat- tsfled that everyth ing is as he wants 1t. team is being figured out by Manager Vaughn and promises to be somewhat of a change over what 1t was last sea- son, Big Meek to probably be third on the list.
 It cannot be said that the fans in Birmingham are overly pleased with the prospects, worry being shown, as stated, as to pitchers. The back Tor player, Ferguson. brought here from Cincinnati, is not what the fans ex- pected, and 1t is not Improbable that if he does not show up quick that he will be let go.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30
AMBASSADOR FEARS GHOSTS Constans WantstoLeave
 Turkey. FRENCH MINISTER IS UNEASY Four Persons Convicted On Testi-
 mony of Mute. wealthy citi.sn of France and Relig- aous Nan, Ia Sentenced for
 Rebbing several Churches.
nY HENRI DUBOIS.

Paris, March 2S--That an Ambassa- dor asks to be relieved from his post because of gnosts which play rough house in his bedroom and make him unfit to fulfll his diplomatic duties. sounds rather incredible, and still it is true. for M. Constans, the French Minister to Turkey, has asked the President to choose his successor as quickly as possible or he Is afraid he shall become a nervous wreck.
 Ghosts of an unusual mischievous kind. who care nothing for either the legation guards or two formidable looking Turkish soldiers posted at the entrance, have invaded the French Elm bassy at Constantinople, and as soon as M. Constans lays his head upon the pillow at night. they begin to make themselves heard, producing noises of the most uncanny kind. Nor is this all, for on several occasions they have tossed the dignified M. Constans from his bed several feet into the air.
 This. however. would not have driven him to send in his resignation, M. Con- stans says. but lately the ghosts have become murderers as well. First the Ministers confidential secretary died mysteriously from a disease. which the physicians were unable to diagnose. then the steward dropped dead d few days later; the portier oN the Embassy also died in the same mysterious way. Tho Turkish authorities say that tho house inhabited by the French Minister has years ago had the repu- tion of being haunted. but for years, nothing supernatural had taken place there and it was thought that the ghosts had left, but they now seem determined to drive M. Constans out, and ha prefers to leave while still alive and safe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30
TRAINING FOR MATCH.
HacIkenschmiat ana 5oteh an Good c
 NSffGm

HacI<enschmidt ana 3oteh in Good Con-
 dfff0n.
 Chicago. March 29.-On Friday the Hackenschmidt-Go -Gotch wrestling match for the championship of the world will be held in Dexter eSavilion, and from present indications will be witnessed by a tremendous crowd.
 Hackenschmidt is training at the American Athletic Association, while Gotch is going through his preliminary work in the gymnasium of the Illinois Athletic Club, 200 feet away.
 Both men are reported to be in ex- celIent condition and each expresses himself as confident of success. Gotch has slight advantage in the fact that can, a style with which Hackenschmidt is unfamaliar. He has, however. de- voted much time to the task of gain- ing an understanding of the points of the style and he aud his trainers are confident that he will be proficient by the time the contest is held.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30
The MIunlcIpnI Campalgn.

the warmest municipal campaigns ex- perienced in many a day. Already three candidates are in the field for tn e nomination in the Democratic prima- res. These are W. Mel Drennen, for mer Mayor; Capt. Frank P. O'Brien. Hon. Jere c. King. Mayor George B Ward is expected to enter the race also.
 All four of the men named are we'll and prominently known and have their respective following.
 The City Democratic Executive Com mittee has not yet fixed the date for the primary. The election takes place in September. and the man elected will be the first Mayor of Greater Bir- iningham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30
MOBILE BEATS GULFPCRT
 IN SUNDAY BALL GAME

Mobile, March 29.--(Special.) )-The e third and last game of the series of three with Gulfport was won this af- ternoon by the local Southern Leaguers by the score of 12 to 4, the locals ram ming the Coast City twirlers for a to- tai of fifteen hits.
 The locals went to Meridian tonight for a series of three games:
 Score by innings: R. H B. Mobile .. ....224 3O1 O0"-12 15 , Gulfport .. .. 100 200 O01- 14 4 Batteries-Beeker and Masslng, Tor rey and Garvin; Schultz, Jesl and Graf Aus
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30
DEBT OF DIME BRINGS DEATH Negro Shot Over Owing Small Coin.
 JOHN MACK FATALLY WOUNDED
 Jim Sellers, a Negro, is Accused of Deed.
 While Victim, According to Dying Statement, Sat In Restaurant, sell CTS Drew Revolver and Fired Point Blank. 
JOHN MACK FATALLY WOUNDED

Dead for a dime may prove to be the predicament of John Mack, ne- who, who yesterday afternoon was shot and probably fatally wounded as he sat in a restaurant in North Mont gomery. Mack, in a statement to the police, when he believed he was dying. accused Jim Sellers, a negro. of the assault. and said it was all done be- cause Mack owed Sellers a dime.
 Mack said that Sellers came into the restaurant and practically without a word of warning poked a revolver against his side and pulled the trig- ger.
 Sellers was arrested by Police officers Loe, McDade and Scale. the latter be- pertinent. Sellers declared that the shooting was dono iL accident. He is now incarcerated in the city prison.
 The shooting occurred in resatu- rant at W. L. Aliens store in North Montgomery. Mr. Scale. who worked the case for The police department, said yesterday afternoon that most of the evidence so far obtained was from Mack, who made what he believed to be dying staroinent. the testimony of Sellers and ariAn test.m onials from negroes near or in the restaurant That Sellers fired the shot is known from his own statement; the department is now collecting evidence to determine whether or not st was fired intention ally.
 Bfack's Dying Statement.
 The bullet discharged into Mack's body ranged entirely through his body and almost emerged from the side op- posite to that which it entered. It was immediately known that he was probably fatally wounded, and his dy- ing statement was taken by the of- hcers.
 According to the statement. Mack was sitting in the restaurant when Sellers entered and directly approach ed him. A debt of dime Is said to have been mentioned by Sellers in the words:
 You owe me a dime"
 Immediately, Mack said, Sellers drew his revolver, placed 1t to Mack's side and discharged 1t. The bullet had hardly been fired, Mack said, before Sellers cried out that he was sorry he did st.
 Mack was removed to hospital for surgical treatment. His condition is precarious and his death is expected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30
Evidence of . Mute.

Upon evidence given by a deaf mute, after a most dramatic scene in court four persons, an innkeeper, his wife. a servant and a man named Perrot. were sentenced to Imprisonment for life for the murder of an insurance agent. M. Monget, whose mutilated body was found in the River Garenne some time ago.
 The dumb witness, M. Lacampagne was porter in tho railroad station oppo- site the inn at Langdon. So clear was the witness pantomine that not a sound was heard in the court room, judge, jury and spectators watching en- thrailed the dumb mans dramatic story.
 The man illustrated how he tried to enter the inn of which he was an hab- itue. on the day of Nj. Monget's deathe The door was locked. The mute convey ed in gesture how he walked round te the cellar door. how he opened it, how he found the two men and the woman of the house frantically washing their hands. how he noticed bloodstains on the woman's apron. how hc pointed fl out to her and how she snatched the apron of and threw 1t into the ire
 Next he described how he went alone to the cellar afterwards, and there dis covered in a corner the mutilated body of M. Monget. Branchery, the giant innkeeper, discovered him, and nearly killed him when he threw him out of the house.
 He stayed near to watch and at o'clock in the morning he saw the cellar door open. GaEol. smuggler. came out with a lighted candle. and Branchery and his accompltce. Parzot, followed with a wheelbarrow, in which was the body of the murdered tal fu hlankaf
 Lacampagne's evidence thrilled even the prisoners, who, at first, cried out that the man was lying, but finally broke down and confessed rather than be forced to witness the dramatic reel tai of their crime.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30
PouI Rapport RejoIns Police Force.

Paul Rapport has reJolned lhe FoIIce Department of Montgomery, Of which he was formerly a member. Since the severing of his connection with the De- partment he has been employed as spe- ciaI agent of the Louisville and Nash vile Railroad Company. for which he worked faithfully and effectively. MT. Rapport has many friends in Montgom- cry and In other cities of the State who will hear with interest of his new
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30

caused Manager Jennings to leave on . morning train when the game could have been played.
 The Tigers returned to the Little Rock trsining grounds minus their part of the gate receipts. The field was in condition for play.
 " Cobb failed to jolnethe squad.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30
ERNEST R. WARNER DEAD.
Death Came to Him in Mothers Home
 fin City

Ernest R. Warner. aged AZ years, died at o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home of his mother. Mrs. Sallie Warner. 907 South Court Street MT. Warner had been i'll for a long time, but had been confined to his bed only two or three weeks.
 The decedent is survived by his moth- CT. Mrs Sallie Warner. by a brother, Fred Warner of Meridian, Miss, and by a sister, Miss Sallie Warner. of Montgomery.
 The funeral will take place from the family residence at o'clock this af- ternoon. The interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30
E.rmers should Take Note.

AndaIusIA NsWs' -
 Our farmers should take note or the doSynward tendency of the cotton mar Eet just at this time. when in years mast 1t has always sold for It's high est figure If the price tumbles under present circumstances and at this time cron should be planted and fair vieId promised. Make the price. of cot ion high right now by reducing the acreage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30
BODY SENT TO BANKsTON.
Corpse of Mrs. Fox Owens shipped
 Thffher Today.

ImItueE IUuUys
 The body of Mrs Fox owens. who committed suicide yesterday afternoon at ths home of her mother. Mrs. l.. C.. Dennis. by shooting herself through the head. will be shipped at $50 o'clock this morning from the Union Passen- ger Station to Bankston. where the interment will be made.
 The death of Mrs. owens created sor. row among friends in Montgomery and Pike County. where she lived until about A wear ago. when her husband was murdered there. Her husbands s murder Is believed to have been the cause of her suicide.
 Kinsmen of the decedent will accom- pany her body to Bankston
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30

Every lot bought in Greenwood shows loyalty to the city of AIOnt- gomery and helps to build up a beau- tiful Park Cemetery of which the peO- ple may we'll be proud and visitors will delight to visit Telephone 1864 or call personally at our oAiee ever Kreas'a Store. 2t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30
SURGEONS OF SOUTHERN.
Railway Doctors VIII Meet in Birmine
 ham.

Birmingham. March 29-(Special)- Local members of the Association oi Surgeons of the Southern Railway are making preparations to entertain the thirteenth annual meeting of the or ganization at the Hotel Hillman in Birmingham, April 2S. 2s and 30.
 T. A. Lemon, of Washington, Is pres ident; c. H. Starkell, of Belleville. Ill. first vice president; T. J. Hapel. Tren- ton. Tenn, second vice president and ,. U. Ray, of Woodstock, Ala, secrs- tary and treasurer.
 President W W. Finley will be pres ent at the meeting. provided other du- ties do not require his attendance else where.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30
Cleaning Daxn Named.

Tuesday and Wednesday, April 14 and 15. have been named as spring cleaning days in Selma.
 Mayor Atkins has issued a procla- nation to that effect and in the work will have the help of the sanitary de- partment and the street cleaning de- partment of the city government and the help of the body of women of the city that compose the Civic Improve. ment Society.
 committee of women from each ward of the city has been appointed and on the two days named 1t is pro- posed to give all of the yards, alleys and streets of the city a spring clean. ing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30
Hara Left Down.

Tbe state democratic executive com ynIttee delft the bars down, and all good republicans can now take hand with us in nominating tlcket on inc 18th of May Don't Forget the repubiicans, boys. when you meet up with them
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30
Abbott RInes to Be Ins,ected.

The Abbott Rifles. Company c. Ala bama National Guard. will be inspected at the armory next Thursday night. April 2. The inspection of the com pany will be made by Capt. Paul T. Hayne, IT,. of the 18th cavalry, and Adjutant- General Graves.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30
Nn Gnme in NIemnhIa.

Memphis, Tenn. March 29.-(SpeciaI)
 Five t5nusand people focked, to the gates at the local park today to wit ness the first game between Detroit's American League pennant winners and the local team but rain over night
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30

An arrangement was made yesterday for a game of ball to be played next Sunday mornSpg between the plumbers and plumbers helpers. The game will be played at the Capitol Heights grounds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30
ACTIVE FOR THE LAW
MASS MEETINGS ARE HELD IN
 JEFFERSON COUNTY.
Law and Order League Win Demand Enforcement of the Statutes. City Campaign Is Waxing
 Warm.

Birmingham, March 2s.-(Special.)- Results are expected from the meet ings held today in the various muni- c.palities of Jefferson County outside of Birmingham, prominent citizens be- ing the speakers at each place.
 The meetings were arranged by the Law and Order League, and the ob- jects of the gatherings and the speak ings were for the purpose of looking into an enforcement of the prohibition law
 Inasmuch as there are a number of .sart and literature" clubs throughout the county, the object of which, to all indications, is to violate the prohibi- tion law, the Law and Order League has seen fit to become active and to take steps looking to suppression of the violations.
 The meetings held today will lead to a monster mass meeting called for next Sunday at the First Christian Church in Birmingham. This mass meeting will have a tendency to ex- press the wishes of the good people will reach the grand jury which meets in April.
 A large number of indictments are looked for from the grand jury, as Chief of Police Bodeker and other of ficials have gathered much testimony as to the operations Of the clubs and other means of getting around the pro- hfbition law.
 Rev. Brooks Lawrence, the agent for the Anti-Saloon League. who has done so much work in Alabama during the past two years, made two speeches to- day. He is much sought after by the various congregations, and every Sum day occupies some other pulpit. Hon. $. D. Weakley spoke in the Ensley
 
 wills Barnett. editor of The Alabama Baptist. and Hinds Peevy. the latter being the attorney of Sheriff Higdon, -Yere also on the rostrum today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30
Ln Sunday Game Yannigans
 Beat Reguiars--Score 8 to 5.

League today when an organization will be perfected for the coming sea- son. There will be four teams this gear: Western Railway IT. M. q A. Montgomery Light and Power Com pany and probably the Independents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30
Death of Miss Mary Harvev.

After an illness of several weeks, Miss Mary Harvey died at the home of F. S. Kincey on West Water Street at an early hour this morning. Tn c deceased was q Christian woman and was greatly beloved by all who knew her. She was a member of the Church Street Methodist Church and when her health allowed took an active part in all church work.
 She was an aunt of R. T. Harvey and B. R. Kincey, H. B. Kincey. F. S. Kin cey and T. H. Kincey of this city
 The funeral services took place from the residence of F. s. Kincey this af- ternoon at 4:30 o'clock and the re- mains were Inferred in Live Oak Gem etery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30

Manager Ryan received letter yes- terday from one of the colored fans asking if negro women would be ai- lowed at the game this summer The manager replied that there was . grand stand for the colored patrons of the game and that any of them would be sold tickets at the box ofnce the same as anybody else.
 Bill Stickney will again be in his old place with the Climbers this summer. satisfactory arrangements having been made with him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30
TO MEET MIR. BENISH
COUNCTLMEN OF SELMA WILL As-
 SEMBLE TONIGHT.
They VIII Discuss With Nominee far President of Body Advfsabfl- ity of Holding Another
 Primary Election.
Advertiser Bureau.
 Salma March 2q.

Advertiser Bureau.
 Selma March 29.
 meeting of the newly elected members to the City Council will be held in the Council room at the City Hall tomorrow night at o'clock.
 The members were invited to meet by Louis Benish. who was nominated for the presidency of the Council in the primaries of last Monday and the meeting will be held for the purpose of discussing affairs and becoming &C., quaInted.
 The principal object of the meeting will be for the purpose of discussing whether the nominations of candi- dates for the various city offices shall be referred back to the people or not. If this plan is decided upon primary election for the nomination. cf these candidates will be held during the fall months and when the councilmen take their oatns of office they will elect the nominees.
 There Is little doubt that the nomi- mating of the candidates for the sew eral city offices will be made by .he people. Seven out of the ten coancil- men nominated in the primaries last Monday agreed to refer the matter back to the voters or the city and the other three members will probably agree with them.
 The new administration of the city will not begin until next May but by that time the new Councilmen will have become thoroughly acquainted with their duties. The new members will also work in harmony for the fu- ture growth of the city and 1t Is ex- pected that Selma will improve a great deal while they are in office.
 The next administration of the city will be strictly an administration of young men. While he Is just in the prime of life and not old in years May or Atkins VIII pRobably be the oldest official of the new administration that will go into office next>May. None of the members Of the Council nominated last Monday Is old. The majority of them are under 70 years and nearly every candidate for the several city offices are young men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30
To screen Cltx Market.

Chairman Louis Benish of the Coun- ell Committee on Market Regulations Is working upon the matter of having the city market screened this summer.
 His committee has been considering the question for some time and will hold a meeting during the coming week and recommend to the Council at the next meeting that such action be taken.
 The members of the Board of Health and the city meat inspector approved the screening of the market. The screening proposed by the committee will keep flies out of the market and as the medical fraternity contends that flies spread disease. the health of the oity will be greatly beneflted by the putting of screens around the mar ket