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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-17
PREFER TO BE WOMEN.
Reasons Given by Some Women for
 Preferring Their Own Sex.

A writer in the National Review sets forth some curious and amusing results secured by asking several hundred school girls the following question: Which would you rather be, man or a woman, and why?" There is a striking difference between the answers of the children in Germany. in England and in the United States; also between the answers of the little girls of New England and of In- diana. Apparently the farther West one comes the higher is the estimation in which Womanhood is held.
 In Indiana only l4 per cent. wished they were men. and In New England l5 per cent In England s4 per cent. wished to time. more glory and more money. In Germany most of the girls were not al lowed to answer, but those who did So took the sober view that it is wicked to wish to he a man" In Germany there were none who expressed a belief in the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-17
Hard Colds

Hard colds nearly always lead to something serious. They run into chronic bron- chitis, pneumonia, conSump- ton. Doctors know this. That's why they so generally approve of Ayers Cherry Pectoral. They tell us they cannot prescribe anything that cures coughs so quickly.
 "Ayer's Cherry PectOral cured my daughter of q very bad cough after we had tried about everything else without reiiei." ."-E. B. Davis, Providence, RI. 2Se.,Ses., ,SI.Se. .c.AYER CO.,, Lowell. Mass.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-17
AT M.DoNA1D's THEATRE.
'Nell Gwynn" by the Una Clayton
 Company.

Nell GwyLn" was produced at McPon- aids Theatre last night. It was the 1rsl time this play had ever been presenteu to Q Montgomery audience and it was Wltr messed by a fairly good sized crowd oi gOerS. .,
 The play is pretentious and is rather ambitious effort for a repertoire com lN Miss Clayton played the reckless NelI, @ MT Morev was Charles and MT N De I-[,.i' [ had the part of Strings of the kings "r chestra They gave a better renoltioh ol these parts than was expected. L., .,o
 Some of the costumes oDIIra worn teIv 9y ytt"d @ inc period of Charles II and were great l. Ky admired There are four acts oa 9hH tne1n nT' notably the third act, were well staEed
 Considering that the play was produced by repertoire company and at reoueeN prices it gave satisfaction. AL
 Many ladies and children attended tn matinee at McDonalds yesterday ,lI Wnrh "A Midnight MasUuerade" was pr;auC,eu'
 The bill for tonight is ''Esmeralda
 Plant Oysters at Morris & Stuck a1,g 1Dbora oOd
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-17
ADJUSTMENTS. Montgomery Theatre
 Tonight The Eminent Comedian ua--a.s nDo-la

Tonight at the Montgomery Theatre will be presented Edward Owings Towne' comedy, Other Peoples Money" The comedy is of a high class, and in all cities where 1t has been pre- scented has met with great success.
 A very capable company, headed by that promising comedian. Hennessy Le- Royle, give tho comedy an excellent in depreciation. Seats now on sale.
 Adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-17

Mir. and Mrs. N. T. Braswell of De- mopolis. are at the Exchange. They were married yesterday morning at g o'clock from the Methodist Church in De mopolis. Both were born and reared in Demopolis. MT Braswell is a member of the firm of Braswell Hardware Com pany. and one of the best men in the State. Mrs. Braswell was Miss Susie Cornish. second daughter of MT. and Mrs Leonard Cornish She Is an accomplish ed and lovable young lady. and very popular at her home. They will remain in Montgomery for several days and then will go to Florida on an extended trip.
 Mir. and Mrs. w. C. Bibb moved in from Coosada yesterday and will be at home at Highland Park.
 Mrs. J. B. Gaston is visiting her daugh- ter Mrs " P Redd In Birmingham
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-17
AT THE CITY HALL.
Members of Police to Be Named-J. R. G. Ivey to Be Mayors
 Secretary.

The Chief of Police, Captain A: Gerald will not announce the names of the mem bers of the police department until the first meeting of the Council in November; unless a special meeting of the Council is held before that time. The number or men to be on the fore and their pay will be fixed at the meeting Of the Council next Monday night
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-17
MISS HELEN KELLER
 ON A MAN OF WAR.

Boston Transcript.
 Helen Keller spent her summer Yaca- tion in Halifax, and when the Indiana visited that Canadian city Miss Keller was invited to go on board. Lieutenant James J. Raby did the honors of the day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-17
Where Danger Lies.

"I want to Le famous" said the boy.
 "Weu. Nou'H have to be mighty eare- f'l. answered the father. There are mere people who make fools of them elves IF ihg u he famous than Tn any 3tAer way. Chicago Post.
 A iier in the ttock market often proves that ivh"S take unto themselves wings.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-17
MOTHERS UNION.

The regular meeting of the Mother s Union will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock in the lecture room of the Cen tral Presbyterian Church.
 Mrs E r. Dexter. Secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-17
MOTHERS UNION.

Members of the advisory board of the Mothers Union are requested to meet the President this afternoon at 3:2O p. m. ir the lecture room of the Central Presby- terian Church.
 Mrs. R. P. Dexter, Secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-17

1t is reported and generally understood that Alderman Pat Mulcahy, who mas just qualified from the First Ward. will be appointed Plumbing Inspector by the Mayor succeeding J. F. McCosker, and will resign his place as Alderman to ac- Charles Westcott and Lee Well are spok- en of as probable candidates for the place in the Council to be vacated by MT. Null CahV.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-17
PARKER DIDN'T DO IT
Refutation of Story That Negro
 Seized Czolgosz.

LCsllC s Weekly. .-.,,a sI-.,-,-
 l. has been established bcEo'u 1,G G'.i':. :. ,h@t th" first m1a to ter he fired tS 5ats M f. hSta not ' at PrHcsident MekinIG% wa
 rgrcis P O Brien. private in o ,r, R,co ,5, uutld States Coast ArtIiei'' -'i 'e'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-17
THE VETERANS REUNION.
Committee Raising
 r, r ant

Fund for Entertainment,
 The annual Convention of the Aiap3m division of the United Confederaie NSt erans. as heretofore stated, VIII {ak+ Sl place in this city on the 18th ana @ @itth "' November The Committee from ti'e Io- cal camp to solicit subscription tt ', pt3t- ,tt vile funds for the meeting have met VII gratifying success. the amounts subscrl'- od ranging frequently from hlteeh 10 twenty dollars
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-17
EscAMB1A RIFLES COMING

Company Will Bring a Band of 20
 Pieces
 Pensacola. Fla. Oct. 16.-(Special. )-Ine Escambia Rifles tonight decided to at tend Street Fair in Montgomery octooeT 3O and 31. The command will consist Q, fiftv men. besides a full regimental band of twenty pieces Arrangements for the trip are now being made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-17

Fresh and salt water trout at Mor- ris & Stuckey's. Phone 324.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-17

A. H. Arlington having been nominated for Recorder his place as Private Sec, retary to the Mayor will be vacant ana Mayor has given the place to J. K. c. Ivey a well known insurance man. MT. Arlington will not qualify as Recorder until tho first of the month. It IS also understood that the new Treasurer will not go in until that time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-17

City Electriciap Blakey was busy yes terday putting in new batteries in the police call boxes He said that the sys- tenn is in better condition now than ever before and he hopes to soon have II Tn snlendid working order.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-17
THRAsHER-sToUGH.

Miss Kate Slough and Mir Philip H. Thrasher were united in marriage at the home of the bride, PIG Pelham Street, Wednesday afternoon, October 18th at 3:30 o'clock. Rev. w. J. Elliott of this city officiated. Owing to a recent death in the family. the wedding was very quiet one. only relatives and a few in- timate friends being present. Immediate ly after the ceremony the young couple left for wetumpka. the former home of the groom, where they will spend a few days with relatives The bride is the daughter of Mir. W. F. Slough, and Is a young woman of charming graces. The groom is a successful business man and will win his way easily and worthily this world.
 Friends in this city have received the following invitation:
 Mr and Mrs. Peter Shiras
 request the honour of
 Major and Mrs Screwss presence at the marriage of their
 >' daughter
 Mary
 to
 Dr. Aston Fitts on Wednesday evening" the thiEtieth of
 October
 at half after seven o'clock
 at Grace Church Ottawa, Kansas
 Will be at home on Wednesdays
 after the first of December at Tuscaloosa, Alabama
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-17

Plant Oysters at Morris & Stuck ey's. Phone 324.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-17

rdav ION HIGH BRIDGE" by Col Wm Lightfoot vsscher.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-17

Mrs. J. B. Gaston is visiting her daugh- ter, Mrs. w. P. Redd, in Birmingham.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-01-04
THE MESSAGE A FORGERY.
Dispatch to Sprasss Was Sent by Some One
Enabled to Tamper With the Wires.

London, Jan. 2.-Since his arrival
IN London, Major-Generai Sir Henry
ColYille has received information
tending to show that Lieutenant
Colonel Spragge actually received a
forged telegram purporting to be signed
by General Colville, dated Lindley,
May 23, saying:
Il am badly in want of mounted
troops. Come here at once.
The telegram was sent off three days
before General Colville reached Lind
ley, and was the cause of Lieutenant
Colonel Spragge Fastening there. One
OF the principal charges against Gene
raj Colville is that, after appealing to
the Yeomanry for help, he abandoned
them to their fate.
81 never heard OF this telegram, :"
said General Colville, until now.
But it explains the mystery of my
alleged message to Colonel Spragge.
1t was known at the time that some
one was tampering with the wires near
Lindley in the interest OF the Beers. !"
General Colville reported Himself at
The war office today. General Sir
Evelyn Wood, the acknowledgement,
merely sent subordinate to meet the
general
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-01-04
PHILIPPINES TAXES
Commission viii Raise Revenue
From Land.
THE sEDuLA WILL. BE ABOLISHED
AIeIandrlnO's Man Trying to Escape From
Mount kFayat~QusstIon Of Coinage
Laid Before Congress.

Manila, Jan. 2. - The Philippine
commission has completed the prepara-
tion OF general municipal government
bill. The provisions in many respects,
are similar to Gorslal Macarthur s
order regarding municipal governments
and authorizing elections, but they
are much more elaborate, covering
all details. The most notable new
feature is the establishment OF land
taxation and the doing away with the
sedula Tor head taxi and taxation on
peoples occupations. A feature new
to the Philippines is that the revenue
from land taxes is TO be expended
where it is collected. The manner of
holding elections and the duties of off.
GERS are prescribed. decision in the
San Jose medical college case has been
deferred until Saturday.
General Frederick d. Grant wires
that General Alejandrino's men are
trying to escape from Mount Arayat.
Two of them were killed Sunday
4AOAo 40 nv WabCA Oh bhO mOuubdlug
aud food is scarce.
An official report says the Fourth
infantry and the Fourth Cavalry in
Cavlte province have captured 1909
armed insurgents and taken possession
of their camps at Anabo and Malagran.
Captain Blddle, chief OF engineers,
has returned on the transport Meade
from the Island OF Guam. He says
the conditions there have greatly inn
proved by the planting OF trees. The
Arethusa, United States water carry
ing ship, laden with supplies, arrived
there December q after !. tempestuous
voyage from Cavite, during which her
boats were swept overheard. There is
much suffering from hunger in the out
lying districts of Guam, but no starya-
tion. Two-thirds Of the population
are at Agana, the chief city Of the
island and its vicinity.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-01-04
DAMAGES FOR LYNCHING.
After Long Suit Woman Gets $4,000 for the
Killing Of Her Husband.

Chicago, Dec. 3l.-Mrs. Lulu G.
Jennings, now of Chicago, has just
been awarded $4,000 for the lynching
OF her husband in Ripley county, Ind,
three years ago. The money will be
paid over by the eight bondsmen Of
ex-Sheriff Henry Bushing, and is the
result of a private settlement of the
indemnity suit instituted by the wild
ow three months after the murder
This puts an end to case that has
aroused attention all over the United
States.
William Jenkins was one Of five mer
lynched in September. 1897. for al.
legged completely in the stealing Of q
horse from Lisle Levi, of Osgood, In.
diana. Levi also was victim of the
mob. The men killed we're Robert
Andrews, Heine Schuter, William
Jenkins, Clifford Gordon, l7-year old
boy, and Lisle Levi, an aged soldier,
There was fight in which shots were
fred at a deputy sheriff.
Jenkins, with the others, was arrest
ed and taken to Jail at Versailles, Ind.
Mrs. Jenkins. suspecting that mob
violence was brewing, walked from
Osgood to Versailles at night and
paced the streets till dawn, armed
with revolver. For several hours she
waited under the window of her hus-
band s cell, ready to challenge any who
came TO do him harm, Her fears be-
ing finally allayed, Mrs. jenkins
started for home. No sooner was she
out OF sight than mob gathered.
Dragging out the five men, the mob
killed them in succession by beating
them over the head with musket stock.
Mrs. Jenkins was compelled to flee
to save her own life, coming to Chi
cago. Here she brought suit for So, 900
damages against Sheriff Bushing's
bondsmen before Judge Baker in the
United States circuit court. The suit
dragged along Tor three years and
finally the bondsmen decided to settle
outside OF court.
Mrs. jenkins, when compelled sew
eral months ago to 90 to Ripley county
to attend the tlial of the case, was pro-
tected by a body guard of government
detectives. She will 90 to Versailles
next week to get the $4, 900.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-01-04
Found An American Diamond Mlns.

Alamo Gordo, Dec. 8l.-A promi.
nent railway official here today re-
ceiyed box of so gems closely resem-
bling and alleged to be diamonds
found near Captain, the coal camp on
the line OF the El Paso & Northeastern
railway company, so miles north oi
this place. The stones were found by
J. j. Blow, formerly associated with
the De Beers Consolidated company at
Kimberly, South Africa, who has been
secretly investigating the field for the
past month, and letter from him ac-
company ing the shipment states that
they are either diamonds or something
50 closely resembling the gem that
they deceive him. They will success
iully stand every crude test known.
The gems will be sent away for final
analysis.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-01-04
No Particular, Ohtalnabls.

Chicago, Dec. 31.--A special to the
Record from Des Moines, Ia, says:
At 2 o'clock this morning communi-
cation was secured with the mayor s
Office in Oskaloosa over the telephone.
and it was stated there that inlorma-
tion had been received from Ottumwa
confirming the rumor that 40 children
had been dro wned in What Cheer, this
state.
1t was stated that the children had
been skating on a pond near the fair
grounds. There were only few es-
capes. The tragedy occurred about 8
O'Clock in the evening. Beyond this
no particulars were known In Osca.
loosa. What Cheer cannot now be
reached by wire.
Through the Office of telephone
company at Indianola il was learned
from the Oskaloosa Office that the Ot-
tumwa office had learned that the ru-
NOR of the drowning OF 40 children
was true. No particulars could be OBJ.
tanned,
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-01-04
THE MARQUETTE STATUE.
It Is Now Discovered Not to Be Likeness Of
the Famous Pioneer Explorer.

New York, Jan. 2.-According to
the Washington correspondent of the
Herald, the statue of Pere Marquette,
in the statuary hall in the capitol.
about which there was almost a relig-
ious war few years ago, turns out
not to be the statue of Pere Marquette
at all. The statue was presented to
the nation by the state of Wisconsin.
Objections were raised to its installa-
tion in the capitol by persons OF other
than Catholic denomination, and for
many months the authorities hesitated
as to what they should do. They fin-
ally gave Pere Marquette place With
other prominent men.
A discovery has now been made OF
an oil painting of Marquette in Mon
treal, which indicates that the statue
is as far from being an accurate repre-
sentation of the famous priest as day
is from night. The painting in Mon
treal, it is said, is undoubtedly authen-
tic, and was SO covered with dust that
no outline OF the portrait conld be
had until it had undergone a careful
cleaning. 1t is believed that this
painting is the only likeness of Mar
quette in existence, and the face in
oil is not the face OF the Marquette
in marble at the capitol.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-01-04
A CONGRESS OF IDEAS.
That Is What the Pan-Ameriean Exposition
VIII Be.

What veritable mine of valuable
information the Pan American Exposi-
tion will be for business and profession
al people, mechanics. agliculturists,
and in fact all who are engaged in the
various vooations in life, besides afford
ing them the rarest entertainment inn
aginahle. From this wonderful exposi-
tion of the achievements OF the Vest
ern hemisphere during the nineteenth
century, they will return to their
homes and pursuits better equipped
for their work. Those who would not
avail themselves of the benefits to be
derived from this unprecedented con-
gress OF ideas would find themselves
outsiripped by others who had wisely
accepted the golden opportunity TO ia
miliarize themselves with what has
made so much for progress. No one
with progressive turn of mind can
afford to remain away from an exposi-
tion which will be SO rich in its educa-
tlonal aspects and lasting in its pleas
ant impressions as the Pan-American.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-01-04
Contest Over Dead Miners Fortune.

Seattle. Jan. IA contest is ON for
letters OF administration over the estate
of Peter Grant Mcdonald. a Yukon
pioneer who died at Dawson recently.
Frank Buteau, the dead man part
ner. and Colin Mcdonald, brother.
in-law OF the dead man. are the rival
claimants. The latter alleges that he
represents the heirs who live in San
Francisco. The estate IS estimated at
frorn SO. 900 to $50, 900.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-01-04
Burned to Death.

Chicago. Dec. 31.-One woman,
Mrs. Mary Kennedy. was burned 10
death aud two others and child were
seriously injured in a fire Of myster-
ious origin at 224 West Monroe street.
The injured are: Mrs. Mary Mason,
face and body badly burned, may die;
Mrs. Louise IIannon. overcome by
smoke, will recover; Harmon,
7-months old child Of Mrs. Harmon,
overcome by smoke.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-01-04
Caught In a Prairie Fire.

Wichita, Kan. Jan. 2. - Gotlieb
Stacker and his entire family, moving
IRON Saltwater, o. IT,, to Rogers,
Mills county, were caught while asleep
in their wagon in prairie fire last
night. A 17-months-old baby was
roasted to death and boy will die.
A young lady will lose both limbs and
no hopes are entertained OF saving the
mothers life. In their roasted condi-
tion, and with the eyes and hair of
their horses burned out, they reached a
dugout owned by Dennis Carr, a few
miles south. The prairie fire was
famed by wind travelling go miles
an hour
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-01-04
MasIII's Sentence Commuted.

Springfield. ILL.,, Jan. 2.-Governor
Tanner today granted commutation
of sentence to nine months in the case
OF George L. Magill, convicted in Chi
cago in April last of receiving deposits
in his bank after it was insolvent, and
sentenced to Joliet prison under the in
determinate sentence law. The petit
tion for executive clemency was signed
by some Of the leading men.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-01-04
Shoshone National PARK.

Washington. Jau. 2. - The entire
Idaho delegation and Governor Steu-
nenberg have united in protesting
against the establishments of Shoshone
National park. on Snake river, which
they unitedly recommended during the
summer. They contend that the land
proposed to embrace in the park is sus-
ceptible TO irrigation. and would be
worth many millions if irrigated ac-
cording to plan proposed by COM
pany recently organized for that pur-
pose. The matter is held in allegiance
pending report of special agent of
the department.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-01-04
BLIZZARD IN THE EAST.
Heavy Snowfall at Several Places lntsrfsrss
With Railroad Traffic.

Pmver, Jan. "A blizzard visited
Colorado last night, and has continued
with varied strength throughout the
state today. The temperature is fall
ling tonight in most sections, and at
several places the fall of snow has been
quite heavy. Railroad traffic, though
not seriously affected, has been inter-
rupted, aud trains are all arriving
late. No great damage to livestock is
reported.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-01-04
Say Report Is True.

Des Moines, Ia, Dec. 31.--Tele.
phone messages by way of Oskaloosa
and Ottumwa say the report of the
drowning OF 40 school children al
What Cheer is true. The children
were skating on a pond near the fair
grounds and the accident occurred
about 8 O'Clock in the evening. Wire
communication with What Cheer can.
not be- obtained at present.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-01-04
President Wants England to Accent

London. Jan. 2.-The Washington
correspondent of the Daily Telegraph
wires another interview with President
Mckinley, in the course of which he
expresses a wish that the United States
and Great Britain might continue in
amity during the new century. Mr..
Mckinley, according to the CORES
pondent, said he hoped for the accept
ance Of the amended Hay Pauncefote
treaty, and hoped to see the Nicaragua
canal commenced thoroughly in his
second term OF office.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-01-04
For an Immense Storage Reservoir.

Phoenix, Ariz., Jan q Arthur P.
Davis. one OF the most noted members
of the government photographic bu-
ieau, has arrived from Washington TO
eonluct soundings on the Gila river
with view to the construction on
that stream by the government OF one
of the biggest storage reservoirs in the
world. The main purpose in view is
the relief OF 5000 Indians whose water
for irrigation has been diverted by
white settlers.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-01-04
BROKE THROUGH ICE.
Drowning Of Forty.nins School Children Near
Foster. Iowa.

Davenport. Ia, Dec. 31.-A start.
ling rumor is current here thar 40
school children were drowned while
skating on the river near Foster, la.
1t is impossible to confirm the report.
A traveller who arrived at Seymour,
Ia. Is miles west of Foster, early to-
day, states he left Foster late last even
ing and knew nothing Of such an acci-
dent.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-01-04
Paris Exposition Pictures Sold.

Paris, Jan. 2.-The Luxembourg Ga
zette has purchased several pictures
displayed at the Paris exposition.
Among these are Walter McEwen 8
"A Sunday in Holland" !" and Humph-
rey Johnson's Portrait OF a Woman, {"
both from the United States section.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-01-04
Severe Snow Storm in Missouri.

Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. IA severe
snow storm set in tonight, and the
temperature is falling. Reports from
Northern Missouri, Kansas and Iowa
show the fall to be heavy. Winter
wheat in many sections Of these states,
as well as throughout the West gener-
ally, has been greatly in need OF a
heavy blanket of snow, which will
afford ample moisture as well as pro-
lection to the grain from severe free2-
ing.