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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04
FIGHT IN TUSCALOOSA.
Lee and Robert Thomas and Jack
 Hollihan the Participants.

Tuscaloosa. Aug. 3.-(Special.) .)-A fight took place on Cotton Street this afternoon about o'clock, when Lee Thomas and Jack Hollihan became in volved in a dispute. The formers fath- CT, Robert Thomas, ran in and struck Hollihan over the eye with his fist or cut him with his knife, it is not known which. Hollihan's right eye was badly cut, and it is not yet known whether the sight is impaired. The combatants were taken in tow by the police and gave bond for their appearance. It seems this was the second fight Thomas and Hollihan have had in the past week or ter days
 The work of securing the $2,50O sub scription for the survey of the Birm- ingham and Vicksburg Railroad is in progress. Committees have been ap- pointed by the citizens meeting and the Commercial Club and they are at work now. It is hoped the money will be raised in a day or two.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04
DIsPENsARY A SUCCESS.
Its Advocates Say It is in Florence
 to Stay.

Florence. Aug. 3.-(Special.)- )-The dispensary managers report that the business for the first month ending with July S1st, shows conclusively that the system is a financial success and that the city and county will get more revenue from the dispensary than from licenses. The police docket shows four arrests for drunkenness for July against an average of B 1-2 for the five months previous. The dispensary adherents are very enthusiastic over the results of the first month and claim that 1t has come to stay.
 Two cases of smallpox arc reported from the cast of the county. They were brought here from Birmingham. The cases are mild and have been quarantined and there is no uneasi- ness over the situation. Two cases of scarlet fever have broken out in the county and one in East Florence. Some excitement prevails but there is no occasion for alarm as the disease Is well in hand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04

and MT. Fern Rainer the gentlemans prize for being the tackiest couple or the floor. Miss Lena Mae proved to be l most gracious and charming little hostess, entertaining in a manner be- fitting young lady of several seasons experience. She is the interesting little daughter of MT. and Mrs. Henry Harris. and bids fair to be one of the popular debutantes of the future. The
 "Tacky Party" was a well-rounde1 success, and at the evenings close, each little guest bade the hostess good night with a smile of gratitude. glad to have been entertained at an affair so thor oughly delightful.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04
AN oPPoRTuNE INVENTION.

To many people bathing is looked on as one of the essentials of life, espe- cially in hot weather. While some bathe occasionally and some not at all. there are others who are largely ann phibious in their habits. and would hardly consider life worth living if de- prived of their daily ablution.
 In the present day too, the Turkish bath is a fashionable fad for many and to them the invention thus de- scribed by a contemporary will be boon:
 Appreciating the demands of the stren- uous time. this St. Louis inventor has per fected a device whereby man who has yielded too readily and too frequently to the desire of his friends to slake his thirst may be brought to the boiling point while riding from the office or store to the home. This Turkish bath car Is to run on the streets like a mail or express car When the days work is done the weary wrestler with the markets who is loaded with business care and other liquid per plexities may board Turkish bath car and after a run of a few miles be deliv- cred to his waiting spouse, property steamed and par-boiled. smelling as sweet and clean as new baby.
 That is what we might designate as a bully scheme. but why confine It exclusively to the Turkish bath? There are many persons to whom bathing is necessity and a luxury, but they don't consider that they need parboil- ing In fact there are certain grades of goods and human beings that are injured by boiling, and people who ob- ject to the Turkish system should be considered by the inventors. If this St. Louis genius wants to make complete success of his invention, he will provide cars ir which the tired. dusty and overloaded citizen may in dulge in the luxury of a shower or plunge bath while going to or from his place of business. and thus fit himself for "thc cares which infest the day or rid himself of the effects of the aforesaid cares and other things. A street car bath house is the thing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04
DOWAGER EMPRESS ILL
WILLIAM TO GO TO FRIED
 RICHSRoFF.
Believed That the Condition of His Mother is Serious-German Tariff Bill Still Being
 Discussed.

Berlin. Aug. 3.-Enperor William s sudden decision to abandon his pro- grom to visit Emden, Hamburg and other places owing to the news from Fr.edrichsrhoff. about the health oi the Dowager Empress Frederick. at tracts much attention here. It is known tLat His Majesty anticipated with the keenest interest welcoming Field Marshal von Waldersee person. ally on the latter's return from China intending to make the ceremonies a great patriotic occasion. The Emper- or's abandonment of the plans Is there fore regarded as meaning that the con- dition of his mother is most serious.
 The tariff bill continues to be dis cussed in lively manner. It is gen erally recognized that much depends upon the attitude of the South German Cabinets. and during the past few days the semi-official uterances there take the cue of the North German Gazette that the bill Is only tentative. But 1t is regarded as certain that South Ger man officials desire considerable changes.
 Regarding the bills chances In the Reichstag. it Is everywhere recognized that the balance of power will rest with the Centrist party. The Centrist papers, however. have generally ab- stained from committing themselves. But now, The Cologne Volks Zeitung prints an editorial which is being tele- graphed all over the country, coming out strongly for the tariff bill The editorial admits that some duties may be changed and some. perhaps. in- creased
 An Austro- Russian tariff alliance against Germany is impossible since Austria herself exports grain. The writer further points out that the United States is far. less indignant about the tariff bill than the German Liberal press wishes. In this connec- ton The Vossische Zeitung prints a ca ble dispG tch from New York saying that Ambassador White advises Wash ington to send MT. Rockhill here, as his successor, to handle the tariff Gues- tion. The correspondent of the As sociated Press wrote to MT. White on the subject and received telegraphic reply: Nothing known here about the matter"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04

tax of their own accord. If a num- Der of counties were forced to provide that tax, with the prospective limit Of county taxation. they, too. with their present expenses, would soon fall into bankruptcy. And we have had enough of that in the past. We want no more "strangulated' coun- ties.
 We hope The Age-Herald will have no further excuse for misrepresenting this paper. or for<us intaining a sep ulchral silence on e vital question of the free pass evil.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04
powager Empress' Condition.

Cron5erg, Aug. 3.-Emperor Will I.am's resolve to hasten here Is due to the .act that the DoWaEer Empress Frederick has a serious failure of strength yesterday evening. The con- dition of the Dowager Empress, how ever. has since improved and there is no disposition to anticipate immediate danger. Professor Renvels, the spe- cialist it to arrive at the pa lce tOmor- TOW. All Emperor Williams children and other members of the royal fam fly except Prince Henry of Prussia, who is with the German fleet at Cadiz. are expected here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04
A Merry Evening.

Union Springs. Aug. 3.-(Special.)- Quite the gayest and one of the most enjoyable entertainments of the sea son was the "Tacky Party given by little Mss Lena Mae Harris Monday evening to her guest. Miss Olive Smith of Se!1ha. Looking over the home before the a~rivai of the guest
 no one would have thought d tacky party was on tapis, Lul a brilliant reception. Ms HarM"3 pretty home was ex4u!s!tely decorated with palms, pot plants, cut-flowers, and brilliantly illuminated with many lights. The children in their costumes of varied hue and style, presented a very inter esting and Imaginable scene. All was fun and merriment, each new arrival calling for a fresh outburst of laugh ter and applause. At II o'clock great surprise was offered the gay revelers.
 Instead of carrying out the tacky idea
 in the refreshments, MT. Harris ush- cred the guests back to a most beau- tiful and artistiCally decorated dining loom. and served them with delightful ices and cake. Owe. n nety guests were entertained and the evening was replete with fun and amusement. Miss Olive Smith secured the lady's prize
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04
TWO OF THEM.

We are under obligations to New York papers for putting US onto some thing genuinely amusing this hot weather. There is Robert Treat Paine in Boston and another in New York. There was also a Robert Treat Paine who signed the Declaration of Independence. it will be remembered. All this is the cause of the trouble. The New York man, inadvertently opened a letter which should have gone to the Boston man. but was misdirect- ed. As soon as the New York Robert discovered his mistake. he sent the let ter to his namesake with his regrets. Thereupon the Boston bearer of the honored name wrote thus:
 Your letter. with the inclosure. has been received by me. 1 hope you will allow me to express my sincere regret that you should bear the name that by right of lineal descent belongs to me and my fam fly here in Boston. There is no other di- rect male descendant of Robert Treat Paine, signer of the Declaration of Inde- pendence, who was the first to bear that name. If the name was given to you out of honor to the signer, think such a practice should not receive the sanction of thoughtful persons
 We think the reader will agree with us that it is difficult to imagine an an- imal with only tworlegs exhibiting his ears so plainly as this one did. His as- sumption that no one but himself has right to bear the honored name would be amusing. if it were not some thing else, and it is a pleasure to know that the New York branch of the com bination was equal to the occasion. This is his reply:
 Your remarkable letter has been re- ceived by me, and for the reason that it is impossible to stop the bray of the donkey without killing the ass l will allow you to express your sincere regret. Ihe family to which have the honor to belong ex- isted for many years prior to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. and your statement that the signer was the first to bear the name suggests thoughts sufficiently interested to look up my genealogical tree. and certainly snal, never attempt it now, lest l might nnd that one of it's withered branches reached out to you. = It must be admitted, we think, that this letter just about fills the bill to the last jot of epistolary requirements He hit the bulls eye. rang the bell made home run and did any and ev- erything else that indicates a complete and successful job. ot :"
 But now we are curious to know what is to come next. The Boston man very plainly intimates that he holds copy right on the name and that any other ololroant t~, an intruder or a maverick or something of the kind, and must move out. This the New Yorker re- fuses to do. He not only refuses tc move himself and his name from the earth, but accentuates and embitters his refusal by saying things about the | man of baked beans and codfsh He even intimates that somewhere in the line of the Bostonian's pedigree a jackass got tangled up in the combina- tion and left his ear-marks on the page All of which is very sad.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04
A Proper Word, However.

Camden Era.
 No use denying 1.-The Era "goes out of court" on the last sentence. We have seen the word "diaphanous" used in describing certain substances, but this is the first time we have ever heard of "disphanous argument" We are glas. however, that these were the only kind of arguments that had to be contended with by those who were op- posed to legislators having free passes,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04
The Result in Lowndes.

Selma Times.
 Among other things which Lowndes County has been noted for for several years were its prohibition law (which didn't prohibiD it's mania for homi- eide and it's bad roads Ohe worst in the State.) The prohibition law that didn't prohibit has been repealed and the county's share of the whiskey license goes to the repairing of the roads. What has been the result? Some roads, here tofore impossible in the winter, have been made splendid thoroughfares, Hle people are more peaceable and pro- gressive, and drinking to excess the exception and not the rule.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04
LETTERS TO
 THE EDITOR.

More Light on the Government
 Clock. Editor The Advertiser: Why not have the governasent clock better lighted at night instead Of be- ing so dark that people have to guess at the time?
 This mistake should be remedied and at once. as 1t Is not right that the city 5 clock should be so poorly lit up. 1T II is to indicate the time, let the dial re- fleet the time plainly to those even al some distance rom the building. We look for quick change from dark to light on our city's clock. Remedy the fault.
 Observer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04
DEATH AT TROY.
Mrs. D. ". Cannon Succumbs tS
 Heart Failure.

Troy, August 3-(SpcciaD - This morning about ? o'clock Mrs. D. w. Cannon of this city died at the Canv non residence on South Three Notch street. Mr Cannon anl his wife have both been confined to their beds for several days. but not until near the end was it thought that Mrs. Cannon was SO seriously i'll. Heart failure set in and this morning she expired. Mrs Canrnn was g most excellent lady and a davcut Christian.
 NJ. Cannon is still sick and his vife'e death comes to him as a great shock i1 his illness.
 Mir. Willis Hall and Mr. R. p. Mc- Bride are both very i'll at their re- spective residences
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04

But a few days ago the people of Kansas were in the lowest depths of despair because of the drouth. half crop of corn was all that the most hopeful claimed and many put 1t much flower. A good rain has fallen, how ever, and already they claim three quarters. at least, of an average corn crop will be raised. and some go high CT than that, A little water does a heap of good, outside of Kentucky.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04
Would Result in Good.
Dothan Siftings,

Dothan SiftingS.
 Speaking about organizing a weekly paper press association The Siftlngs believes that If the papers of the en- tire State would organize to the extent to each agree to charge railroads Tn cash for their advertising and accept no passes whatever. that it would re- suit in good. But it would be next to impossible to accomplish such 1ea'' and it would not work well without concert of action by all of the papers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04

A St. Louis man claims 10 have in- vented street car fender which will dc what is required of it. and the tests to which it has been subjected indi- cate that his claim is valid. There have been so many claims of this kind which were found to be without any thing to sustain them that it will not be surprising if there is more or less dorbt of the efficacy of the new inven- ton. Even if 1t Is effective. will the companies adopt it? Not in Montgom- cry. certainly,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04
Too Drastic and Risky.
Florence Herald.

Florence Herald.
 The article for quadrennial sessions of the Legislature is too drastic anu too risky. We favor quadrennial state and county elections. but the business of the State and public matters require a session of the Legislature oftener than once in four years. In case law should become obnoxious or bur densome the community affected would have no redress or chance to repeal The law under four years. We are tired or too much politics. and too many cleo tions but it is unwise to throttle leg islation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04
A Watermelon Freak,

The Advertiser has recqijad from the farm of MT. ". J. Sharp. who resides at Buckhorn. Pie kCounty. twin water nelon. The melons were fed by one stem and grew in perfect shape. being joined as closely as the S.amese twins The meat of each meop is red and sweet, but the middle. or place where they arc joined, is hard and green. showing that each melon grew Independently of the nthar.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04

The arguments of some people that the Constitutional Conventon-the creature of the Legislature-is greater than its ere ator indicates a desire of that class to see the convention rape the law that gave 1t life.-Ashville Aegis.
 The Aegis has singular conception of the powers of a Convention. if 1t holds that such 'body can do nothing except that which the Legislature call ing it specified. The Convention IS su- preme in it's powers, SO far as the Leg tslature is concerned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04

The English Parliament grants Lord Roberts half million dollars "in re- cognitlo1. uf his services h South Af- rica and 60 enable hini suitably to meintain his peerage. as the papers pu. it. That last reason was the dom inant one. no doubt. Not being spc- cially up on the expense of keeping up peerages, we can't say how long the half million will last, but it will give the noble Lord a start, if he isn't too dee ply in debt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04

in this County owned by corporations and 1t was cases of this character which took up most of the time of the court. Most of these cases were set tied by compromise and there will be no further litigation between the par ties on the subject at present
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04
Cases Compromised.

Evergreen Aug. 3.-(Special.) )-The
 Board of County Commissioners of this this week hearing and passing upon cases where the Tax Commissioner had raised the valuation of property above the figures listed by the owners. There
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04

While one newspaper assures us that the consumption of cigarettes is de- creasing, another tells us that one fac tory in New York turns out 30,000,00O of them each week. It is evident that somebody uses them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04

] At one theatre in Kansas town we are told that free soft drinks are passed around between acts" Any thing that a thirsty kansan couldn't label a soft drink would set fire to a having stone.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04
Rocks to Hide Them.

Geneva Reaper.
 If the press of Alabama was ooid and fearless in Apholding right ana condemning wrong wherever 1t touno it-either Inside or outside of party or, what a change would soon De brought about in the politics or thls State! Gosh, but If this was so wouldn't some of the party bosses De calling for the rocks to hide them'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04

"On neither side of the Atlantic Is it a crime to steal money if the amount is large enough" declares The Memphis rommercial-A Appeal. and no one can successfully deny it. For the stealer of trifles conviction and punishment; for the stealer of millions, delays. re- hearings and acquittal. So wags the nnrnrld AWAY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04
A Right Step.
Elmore News.

Elmore News.
 We are glad to note that propo- sition has been introduced into the Constitutional Convention to incorpo- rate a provision in the amended con stituuon. that no negro shall hold ot- flee in Alabama. and also that 1t was warmly debated on. We think this right step towards the advancement or our great State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04
The Mobile Item says:

MT. Bryan was declared the leader of the Democratic Party thruogh two cam paigns by nearly St, ,500 GOO Democrats while The Advertiser was founderng around outside as one of the mouth-pieces of a party of 132, 000 organized to defeat the Democratic Party.
 Isn't that putting the price too high |?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04

Possibly that court of inquiry may settle the question as to who whipped the Spanish fleet. but the fact that the job was done with neatness and dispatch is not a matter of doubt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04
One of His Own.
NohiIa RnwfStaY

MObiIe ReglsteT.
 Seven men iu Columbus started new national party Wednesday ana before they got through the meeting one of the seven seeded. This man will probably start a national party of his own. as is his right and priVi- lege.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04

The St. Louis Chronicle advises its unmarried readers to get married and go to housekeeping as cure for indi- gestion. This is contrary 70 the gener- ally received opinion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04

The Columbus Enquirer-Suns sdeeides that the famous loop, about which so much is said and written, was really a moose in which Schley caught the Spaniards.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04
BLOOD SATURATED WITH POISON OAK.

MT. John Friel, of Bear Station, Del, writes: "I was poisoned with poison oak which went through my blood, and my condition became so serious that the dootors all said could not get well. I .emainee in a precarious condition, con- fred to the house, for six months, when ] saw 8. s. 6. advertised and began it's ,se. soon realizing that 1t was doing mo :-ood. I continued the medicine and was cured entirely. think it tho best blood medicine made"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04
SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 1901.

In one town in Kansas eggs went down to two dozen for a nickel last week, and that, too, when the hens were laying 'em hard boiled.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04
Circulation High Water Mark.

During the month of June. just passed: the circulation Cf The Advertiser reacnsd tae highest point since the paper was es- tabiishei in 1928. and by fer tne sn- nasn- ing newspaper.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04

W. A. Scott. Circulation Manager ot The Montgomery Advertiser being duly sworn. says: The foregoing statement of Tie Advertisers circulation for the month of June. 1901, is true and correct, ana complied after all returns from newsooys' agents and leftover copies have been de- d,,cted W. A. SCOTT gworn to and subscribed before me this
 F. W. JACKSON,
 N. P, Ex-O. J. P.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04
WITH ALABAMA EDITORS.
Will Let Them Alone.

VIII Let Them AIoHe' Greensboro Beacon.
 We are somewhat of the opinion that the delegates to the Convention know more about their business than we do. So we will not stand off and cuss and make faces at them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04

!: Andre is living. it's a pity some body can't telephone him what a hot As--~@ - ANvSa b.-~A A<==--A E~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04

The Advertiser will be found on saIe A. the following cities at the places naHiSe Ha. RIRMINGHAM-Morris Hotel. Union D
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 American Exposition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04

ike edges and downy apPear trance underneath. WnN m appearance the poisonous effects very similar After the swelling subsidies the skin remains for long time ill rough and nAamed condition dotted here and there with bad looking ulcers and little fostering l. is truly remarkable with what regularity and certainty the disease returns and always schedule time, appearing the month, day and hour almost that 1t did the year before Don't be deceived should all
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04

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