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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
TEN YEARS IN THE PEN
FRANK SMITH, W. J. BELL, CHARLIE HARTMAN GUILTY.
Jury Was Out 4s Hours Before a Verdict, Was Reached-Seven
 Jurors Were Finally
 a1 Won Out.

After forty-eight hours deliberation the jury trying the ease of Frank smith, w J. Bell and Charlie Hartman. charged with robbery. brought in a verdict oi guilty and fixed the punishment at ten years in the penitentiary.
 The jury reached a verdict at noon yesterday.
 It was learned that the jury stood SIX for acquittal and six for conviction on the first ballot. The second ballot re- suited seven for acquittal and five for conviction. The jury thus remained all of the afternoon of Thursday, all of Thursday night, Friday, Fri day night and about 10 o'clock yesterday morning some of the seven who had stood out for acquittal came over for a. conviction. One by one reached this conclusion until the verdict was unani- nous.
 Most of the jurors in this case were business men. Several times important mail came for various members of the jury and Judge Thomas allowed the jury to come out of the box while different jurors were allowed to read their business mail In the presence of the court ant state to their clerks or employees what tt do in regard to same.
 This is the second time this case hal been tried in the City Court, the thre' defendants receiving the same verdic al the last trial ,.
 W. J. Bell resides at Grand View, Ala, Charlie Hartman comes from New Orleans Frank Smith halls from Canada
 It was claimed that the boys-followed D. F. Goree into an alley on Monroe Street. held him up and robbed him of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08

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 A new field of usefulness for the Einei Tower is being gradually developed by French scientists, and especially tne meteorologists. Very important results have been reached in experiments regard ing the decrease of temperature at rising heights and the varying veloclties or wind currents.
 Many interesting spectroscopical ooser- vations have also been made from the ton of the tower by analysing electric light signals thrown on the tower from Meudon, nearly seven miles away. This enabled the spectrum lines of the oxygen and vapor in the earth's atmosphere to be studied. Wireless telegraphy has also found the tower a useful help in its ex- periments.
 Lightning has often passed down the legs of the tower, but without doing any damage, thanks to excellent conductors. Lately an apparatus has been put up to measure powerful electric currents and flashes of lightning up to 10000 volts in tensity have been registered.
 The future will havF to show whether the hopes that the tower may prove a condenser of atmospheric electricity, and thereby source of electrical power will ever be realized, but one cannot wonder that M. Eiffel, who has just brought out a small pamphlet on the scientific uses of the tower. should indulge in such bold speculations.
 For aerial navigation the tower has also done excellent service, inasmuch as signals have been exchanged from Il with distant balloons as far away as tht German frontier. From this it will bt seen of what supreme military import ance the tower may yet prove to be especially if Paris should once more un dergo a siege.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
DIFFER ON POLICIES
DEMOCRATIC HOUSE STEERING COMMITTEE NOT IN ACCORD.
Burial of Silver Likely-Probability That Tariff Will Be Selected as the Principal Issue of
 the Party

Washington Special to Chicago Record:
 Herald.
 The first session of the Democratic steering committee of the House was not productive of harmony. It assembled at a dinner given by Representative New lands of Nevada, one of the members. The full Committee was not present. but Representative Richardson of Tennessee, the Democratic leader of the House. Cummings of New York. Swanson of Vir- of Illinois, Williams of Mississippi and Hay of Virginia, who enjoyed the repast discussed informally the questions which have been intrusted to them for solution. Senator Dubois was also a guest. invited as an expert on the silver question. and freely expressed his opinion at the solic- itation of members of the Committee.
 A strong feeling developed adverse to binding the Democrats to caucus action and in favor of leaving them free to de- eide for themselves the position they shall take on the leading issues. It developed that a majority of the Committee do not regard free silver as popular or live issue at this time, Senator Dubois as um- pire sustaining the claim that it had lost it's effectiveness in the West owing to changed conditions.
 The tariff. the majority believe. should be chosen as an issue that would mar shal the full Democratit strength, while the trusts and the Philippines with num- erouS less important questions would fur nish ample amm milton for the next Con- members resented the idea that Tamma- ny after being beaten and discredited at the polls should attempt at this time to control the party.
 Another meeting of the Committee will be held in a few days. when if all the members be present formal action will be taken and a policy of action during the present session will be outlined.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
CHICKASAw TRIBE.
New Lodge of Red Men Has Been
 Organized in Montgomery.

Chickasaw Tribe No. 51 Improved Order of Red Men. is the name of the newest fraternal organization in Montgomery.
 The tribe was constituted Thursday night, December 5th, at McDonald's Hal by T. H. Watts, Grand Junior Sagamore of the Great Council of the United States; w. H. Tice, Great Sachem of Alabama. and H. c. Hazleton of Jasper, Grand Keeper of Records of Alabama.
 The Tribe started off with forty mem bers, ten of whom put in transfer cards from Owassa and Tallapoosa Tribe of the local Red Men.
 The following officers were elected:
 William Kavanaugh, Sachem; Thomas NJ Owen, Senior Sagamore; R. T. Good. wyn, Junior Sagamore; J. c. Valantino, Prophet: C. C. Prince. Keeper of Rec ords: Henry Englehardt, Keeper of Wam pum; A. Roemer Nose Blank and w H. Taylor. Trustees.
 The new Tribe will meet Tuesday nighi at McDonalds Hall.
 Members of Owassa Tribe assisted in conferring the degrees.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
Origin of Nome.

National Geographical Notes.
 At last the question as to why Cape Nome, Alaska, was so named has been solved by Professor George Davidson, of the University of California, who explains that it was merely the result of a ludi- crous blunder.
 In reply to an enquiry concerning the matter. the British admiralty has in formed him that while the British frigate Herald was searching the Northwestern waters of North America from 1S45 to 1851 for traces for Sir John Franklin a chart was made on which this cape was included, and as it was not known by any name 1t was designated in this way: Name" A copy of the chart was sent to London and the draughtsman in the admiralty office interpreted Nome for Name" And Cape Nome it remains to this day
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
BEWARE OF ... COUGHS AND CATARRH ATTHIS SEASON OF THE YEAR. f1ONu f0 DroNIoaf onA ruea TL.o.
flow to Prevent and Cure Them

People who are subject to coughs or suffering from catarrh even in it's mild est forms, should protect themselves against catching cold now for more cases of consumption are contracted in October and November than at any other time during the year. Just at this season the sputa of Consumptives eXpectorated in the streets of every city and town dur ing the summer, has become thoroughly dried, and teeming with germs of the disease, is taken up into the air by fall winds and inhaled by every living person. If the air passages are in a healthy con dition there is no danger. but let them become unframed by coughs and catarrh, then these germs find Judgment on the | int1amed surfaces. multiply with aston ishing rapidity and the disease consump- ton is contracted.
 Heretofore the public as well as the medical profession have been at a loss to prevent this terrible disease. but now that government statistics and health
 reports have shown there is way, and
 only one, every person who contracts the
 disease has only himself to blame for the consequences
 It mas now been settled beyond all dis ! pute that the new Dry-Air Germicide hSomel Will cure consumption, and that | coughs, catarrh. bronchitis and other dis
 eases or the respiratory organs cannot
 exist where It is used. Hyomei protects
 and cures by destroying the germs which
 cause the disease, and which cannot be
 reached by stomach medicines. Every
 weak lung or catarrh affected person
 should use it daily.
 Hyomei is sold by all druggists or sent | by mail for the following prices: Hvon,eI Outfits complete $1.00 Trial Outfts 25c
 Hyomei Balm 25c. Send for a free sam plo and our book on respiratory diseases
 It may save your life
 The R. T. Booth Co.,, Ithaca, N Y,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
TO ADVERTISE MONTGOMERY
Commercial and Industrial Associa-
 tion Projects Series of Pictures.

The Commercial and Industrial Asso- cistion have had made a handsome set of photos of the principal public buildings and residences of Montgomery.
 Realizing that this is a pictorial age the Commercial and Industrial Association through it's Advertising Committee con- ceived the idea of adopting this method for advertising Montgomery. The pictures have been placed in a large oak frame probably eight feet high. The frame is at present at the Union depot.
 It is the intention of the Associa tior to have the frame on exhibition at the Charleston Exposition and later at the St. Louis Fair. It will be sent about from place to place whenever the advan- tages of Montgomery can be judiciousIy shown to the people of the country.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
Can't Sleep for Silence.

There is a general shutdown of the principal mines of Angels Camp Colo, owing to the fact that the Utica ditch, which supplies them with water power has been shut off since Thursday last. The shutting off of the water has brought about peculiar condition of af- fairs in Angels. 1t is the first time for long period that the stamp mills have been silent. and residents of the town are unable to sleep at night. owing to the absence of the thunder of the stamp mills.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
COURT DOCKET.

Both the civil and criminal division of the City Court will be open Monday.
 A large number of civil cases are set for trial before Judge Sayre. The case of Jim Barnes, charged with murder will be tried before Judge Thomas. ty. disposed of the following cases yes terday:
 Sarah G. Trimble against E. NJ. Trim ble. ct al, decree of reference
 Alex Troy executor, etc. against Annie B. Tompkius, decree confirming sale.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
JUsT AS GOOD.

Just because The Advertiser agrees to practically give every subscriber a $1 ,ooo.oo Accident Policy does not mean that it is inferior to others. It's just as good as any policy you pay full rates for. Ask about it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
OLDEST READERS.

A contest is now being waged be- tween the oldest readers of the Daily and Weekly Advertiser in which the ten oldest shall be rewarded for life time. Find out all about it at The Advertiser.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
HOW LONG HAVE YOU

The ten persons proving their claims to being the oldest readers of the Daily or Weekly Advertiser will be rewarded with a life time subscription. Don't wait. Find out about 1t right away.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
SOME PEOPLE THINK

And others don't have time Tho se who think that the Accident Ptht y The Ad yeT.iser IS giving to its rea5- CTS, almost free, is no good or too cheap, should learn a thing or tive. Ask about it. -tt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
PENSIONS,

A new plan for pensioning readers of the Daily or Weekly Advertiser may be of interest to the many older readers just at this time. Ask about if
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
N.u nses for the Eiffel Tower

not afraid to face a hundred men: pu one woman can reduce me to despair.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
Self-Lightning Gas Street Lamns

An arrangement has just been made whereby the Berlin gas lamps in the streets will be lighted automatically and simultaneously by means of an electric attachment. The current will be switch ed on from the central station, and a turned on by special apparatus
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08

Some taking poems for children are contained in The Grasshoppers' Hop and Other Verses, by Zitella Cooke. Many of and children's papers. but gathered to- Eether they make a harpy addition to the som swhat scanty poetical literature for children. It is hardly an exaggera- tion to rate this production with the sim liar volumes of Robert Louis Stevenson and Eugene Field. Published by Dana, Estes & Co.,. Boston.-Living Church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
GRAssHoPPER's HOP.
Some of the Good Things Said of the
 Work of An Alabama Woman.

From a review by Canon Knowles, rec tor of St. Chrysostum, New York: The book Grasshoppers Hop. by Zitella Cooke has interested me immensely! It is so full of innate refinement, so replete with innocent fun. thorough good sense and really deep wisdom. that I am more than charmed with 1t. It has the ring of in herited and most natural refinement. It imparts knowledge. insinuates ethics. i'm plies religion. and in every way is ad- mirable. It is a real living book for real peoDle. old and young.
 How much labor must have been re- quired to produce those simple, lovely lines with their rhymes which come so spontaneously. Truly, ars celare artem"
 One of the most industrious and skilful of our poets. a writer whose work is we'll known to the readers of this paper. Is Miss Zitella Cooke. She has just col iected her poems for children and pub lished them in a very delightful book en- titled 'The Grasshoprers' Hop and 9th CT Verses" The book contains an un- usual variety of poems. characterized uni formly by bright wit and delicate fancy. Wherever the theme Is appropriate Miss Cooke teaches a gracefully pointed nor al. but her moralizing is always that rare kind which would be acceptable to children. No child would own the book without reading 1t many times. and ev- cry reading would quicken his intelli- gence and strengthen his good intentions. Christian Ende avor World.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-03
THE BLAST OF THE TERRIBLE ONES"

1.-THE BLAST OF THE TERRIBLE ONES"
There are few conditions of human life in
which human weakness and helplessness
against the forces of nature are keenly felt
as in a protracted term of hot weather such as
that from which we are now suffering In
rainy weather we can keep ourselves measur-
ably dry. In the bittereSt cold we can keep
warm. For famine there is relief in the bounty
of fertile lands, and for the deadliest plague
there are some prophylactics. But when the
temperature rises to an uncomfortable degree,
means of relief are lacking. No thinness of
clothing can do in July what thickness of cloth
ing does in January. No resources of science
can yet, on a general scale, do against heat
what stoves and furnaces do against cold.
Whatever the few may be able to do, for the
vast multitude there is no physical shadow
from the heat. when the blast of the terrible
Zones is as a storm against the wall" There
seems for them nothing but to suffer.
The present spell of hot weather is undoubt-
edly one of the most severe ever experienced in
this part of the world. AS special reports
show, it prevails over an unusually wide area,
involving many places which are commonly
regarded as refugees from summer heat. More
over it remains unbroken, almost without fiuct-
uation The going down of the sun gives little
relief Midnight is so hot that it would be
regarded as hot for monday at any other time
than this. When the heat began TO develop,
ten days ago or more, men thought ii might
last for three or four days and then there would
be change. But still it endures, growing hot
ter and hotter with each day, and the
death list growing longer and longer. and still
there is relief in sight. Yesterday was
declared TO be the hottest ever known in this
city since records of weather have been kept,
yet we can only hope to-day will not be hotter
still And before the awful infiction all the
resources of science and all the strength of the
human race stand more helpless than n pygmy
before giant.
There is little TO be said about it that does
not sound like a truism or a mockery. Keep
cool" Yes. with the mercury far above blood
heat Why not bid us take wings and fly TO
other worldsE Yet there is, after ALL much that
can be done for the alleviation of suffering All
work save that which is absolutely necessary
should be suspended. The parks and piers and
all places where il is even a little less hot than
elsewhere should he opened TO the public in
the widest manner. What Il godsend it has
been to thousands TO sleep upon the grass in
the parks or on the sand at the sea beach, The
thinnest and lightest of clothing is to he worn
The least heating of food and drink should he
taken SpirituOus liquors. rich, fatty foods and
the syrlIps of deusive cooling drinks are to
be Stunned. The man who can eat bread and
milk and fresh fruits, and drink plenty of cool
water and who, moreover viii not permit
himself 10 be hurried or worried, is the man
who will get through these dreadful days with
least suffering Happily some Of these ale
waiting things are within the reach of all.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-03
THE N4TIOV'S RALANCE SHEET

Few balance sheets struck by the national
Treasury have testified more eloquently TO the
amplitude of Federal resources than the one
just issued for the fiscal year ending jane 80,
1901. Government receipts for the year
$5S5,S4S, ,a09-exceed those for the year preced-
ing by over S1S.500.0O0. The years expendi-
tures-S509 9S3, ,310-show a slightly greater
increase. about 500. 2.250,O00. The surplus for
the twelve months just ended stands therefore
at S75,S64,99S, against a surplus of $79,527, ,O50
for the year ending June 80 1900. The cash on
hand in the Treasury amounts according to
Secretary Cages statement, to S1,1S1 100000
which includes, besides the stocks held against
issues of gold and silver certificates, reserve
fund proper of Sl50000O00 and an additional
working balance of S176,OO0,O00. The Treasury's
actual gain in cash resources for the last twelve
months is put at S76372 470, a few hundred
thousands more than the difference given for
the year between receipts and expenditures
1t was easily to be seen year ago that under
the stimulus of great national prosperity the
schedules of the Dingley tariff of 1897 and OF
the Emergency War Revenue act of 1898 would
continue to produce a Federal income largely in
excess of ordinary expenditures Great differ
ence of opinion existed at that time, however
as TO the amount Of income which might be
surrendered without cramping the Treasury in
its fiscal operations. In his annual message to
Congress in December last President Mckinley
advised a cut in the revenues of S3000O0G0
The House of Representatives passed tax re-
duction bill which surrendered about $40 900 900
of annual income. The Senate tried to force a
still greater reduction, its bill looping off from
S5O.OGOOO0 TO SG0,OOO,000 of the prospective
surplus Finally, Il compromise, the act of
March q 1901 was passed, under which the
Treasury expects to lose about $40 100000 or
$43, 100000. The surplus figures for 1901 now
announced vindicate, perhaps. the Senate's
view that deeper cut should have been made
If il was desired TO keep receipts and expendi-
lures within strict hailng distance. IT, as some
experts now predict, continued national pros
perity forces internal revenue receipts to still
higher level the reduction made by the act Of
last March may fail TO cut the surplus of 1902
to even half its present figure. At its last ses-
sion Congress voted total of regular annual
appropriations exceeding that for the previous
session by only S15,O0O0O0 or S20OO0O00 and
Of this increase fully half went to the postal
service, and may may not be returned in the
form of increased postal revenues. There is
every prospect, accordingly, that In spite Of
the liberal reductions in internal tax schedules
which have just gone into effect the govern
New-York tribune., 1901-07-03
THE SHIRT WAIST PROBLEM SOLVED

The shirt waist problem which began about a
wear ago in private discussion, has passed that
stage and has now been taken up by official bod
les in various parts of the country. In individual
cases the matter has been fairly traversed in ar
gument and has gone forward into execution
More and more coatless men to be seen day
by day. and certainly it cannot be maintained
that they are all caow youth or men readily
convicted OF desire to look like women. Among
the official bodies which have taken up the shirt
waist problem associations of letter carriers have
been prominent The battle has been waged in
the ranks of the postmen with considerable
fierceness There has certainly been great re-
luctance to adopt the shirt waist the part of
many of the carriers, and in several instances
there have been efforts at compromise In
Washington d. c.. for instance. one de-
vised a peculiar sort of garment which is said to
resemble a shirt waist in front and coat be-
hind. Permission to this garment was Sc
cured from the postal authorities. and 1t was
adopted by some, though not by any means a
majority, OF the carriers of that city.
The question came up before the letter car
riers Of New-Haven recently and there a sug-
gestion was made which ought to solve the whole