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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-10
BIG FIRE IN CHINA.
Damage to Extent of $1, ,ooo, 900 Said
 to Have Been Done.


 Vancouver, R. C., Sept. 9.--The steamer Tartar of the Canadian Pacific fleet has arrived from the Orient with news of the burning of the business portion of the city of Foo Chow. China. Over S1 100000 damage was done and many people are said to have been killed In fights over the loot. The crew of the steamer lett before the disturbance had been quelled.
 The great fire in Foo Chow occurred on August 20. and was caused by the over turning of lamp in a native undertak- ing establishment. Hundreds of acres Of business houses were destroyed and many people perished in the fire, which burned the greater part of two days. European proprietors of business houses and large Chinese merchants were the heaviest sufferers
 During the progress of the fire and im- mediately after. the coolie native popula- ton commenced footing the half burned buildings. The Chinese police, under their European officers, were unable to prevent the footing except in a small de- gree and before the second evening had pahsed a large number of regular soldiers were called out. At that time many peo- pie engaged in fight and there were dead bodies in every street. Five men were killed by the falling of three story building.
 The carnage in the streets was awful. The soldiers mounted, dashed up the main thorOughfares, stabbing to death or tramping under their horses hoofs the robbers, who were carrying away goods in every direction. Even though Knock ed down the natives who were running away with setolen goods held on to their bundles. The horsemen thrust them through the legs or arms with swords to make them drop these and even then some of the coolies chung with such des- peration that they were put to death where they hal been knocked over. Many of ther injured were taken away in ann balances and were being treated in the hospitals when the Tartar sailed from China
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-10
Horneiy Mans ouick wit.

Lippineotts Magazine.
 In the early Indiana days. when both judges and attorneys literally rode the circuit, newiy-eiected judge, noted for his lack of personal beauty, was plod- ding along on horseback between two county seats one fine summer day, Pass ing through piece of woods, he was suddenly confronted by hunter, who un- siung his squirrel rife from his shoulder and ordered the horseman 10 disIn0unt.
 Somewhat startled by this peremptory command and the fact that the hunter was. if possible. even more deficient in facial symmetry than himself the jurist began to remonstrate. He was quickly cut short, however, by the remark: Its no use talking. l long ago swore that if I ever met homlier man than am. I'd shoot him on sight!'
 The judge was duiek-witted. and. sig ing up the situation. he promptly got of his horse. Folding his arms, he faced his aesailant and said:
 eff I am any homlier than you are. for heavens sake.do shoot. and be quick about it!'
 Then came hearty mutual laugh and a black bottle. produced from the Judges saddIebags, was duly investigated. After this came self-introductions, and the rising jurist gained an enthusiastic sup porter for his future campaigns.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-10
The oreen-Eyed Monster.

MT, e'z, Arthur Tapes was showing Mrs
 Tapss tb the ose os of the Stock tour.
 on the street2" asked Mrs. Tapes.
 They are typists from the hundreds of offices around here,' answered her hus- band.
 That was all that was said on that phase of business life until MT. Tapes and ms pride were enjoying dinner in their
 Have you a typist?" she asked.
 Yes" he answered, and again the sub .ject was dropped.
 The next morning. at a quarter past 10 o'clock, Mrs. Arthur Tapes entered the ed a bald-headed. clerk,
 as MT. Tapes in?' she asked. tvnss in asm ,sa newt He is busy with his as he pointed with his left elbow to a partially-opsn door: Shall l call him?" as she took a seat that gave the best pos sible view Of the open door.
 It was most provoking. view. for 1t gave Mrs; Tapes only .glimpse of Mir: in his chair from a fre0uent leaning po- sltion. apparently toward the typist. Then the diStance was such that she could hear the sound of his low voice without catching the words. In few minutes she moved her chair nearer. which did not help her view, hut made the voice more distinct Mr Tapes leaned so far forward that he. was entirely out of sight, and Mrs. Tapes l showed agitation by rapidly tapping the | floor with her right foot Then she arose and approached the busy smooth-pated clerk; writsr?' she asked. Hannah"
 She turned, to her chair and drew 1t a little nearer the door as she sat down. She saw her husband standing. and then disappear as he stepped behind the typist. She heard hi mlaugh-a low laugh that she had delighted In. Then she heard him speak, with some emphasis: ..7'I have had my vacation" he said: and now you must have yours. I hope you will have as fine time as we had wh n we took our vacation together last summer
 Mrs. Tapes sprang from her seat. thrust the door wide open and entered. Mir. TaDes stood with with hands affection ately on his typist's shoulders, and the two turned quickly toward her as she en- tered.
 Why. Mary. how you startled me" he said. ''I didn't expect to see you here. What pleasant surprisei Allow me to Introduce my tvpist to you. MT. Hannah, this is Mrs. Tapes. You see my dear, Mir: Hannah has grown gray in the city. I bad my training in his office. and. though he taught me we'll. like many Oth- CTS. he has met with disappointment"
 Mrs. '1 pes graSped the old mans eX- tended hand. and the sunshine of relief dspelled clouds of suspicion from her pretty face.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-10
Recorder,s Court.

An average Monday docket was befor the Recorder yesterday afternoon. A gang of negro boys who were caught in- dulging in the aristocratic game of craps In a box car near the Seaboard Freight Depot were fined $10 each. { Joe Stevens admitted that he had sys- tematically flched money from his em- ployer Mr. R. s. GrieI and was bound over under a 500 bond.
 sChaf lie Williams. who says he is a German from Cincinnati, was found in an empty box car. He said he was try- Ing to get to Pensacola. He was fined $10
 Harris Berry wasA fined $50 for carry Ing concealed weapons.
 Frank Brown and Charles Graham were fined $2 each for being drunk.
 Willie Williams and Manuel O'NeaL two negro boys. were arrested by Officer Pat Sweeny for fighting and breaking q plate glass show window on the Ex- change corner. Williams was the proud prcrrietor of bootblack stand and 1t was proven that O Neal-who halls from Troy--was to blame. Williams was dis charged and the Troy negro was given thirty days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-10

Iioux frcirht the steamers entered St. waa ys,A dasIaed to ali parts of the globe Af- E. wss hsrf A ssS wers oss cords on welcome was rendered the survivors and the relief commander and his assistants warmly commended by Secretary Cham
 Tl, The achievement, indeed. was one rare ly edtaled, and was unique In its way. Schley ventured into region unknown 10 him. full of dangers even to the most ex- perienced icemasters; he had to traverse an unchartered coast. bristling with hid den rocks, seeking for men of whose hs soId Sa to have Sss, gnly sns responsibility for the directing and con- duct of the enterprise: he had not set rules to govern him or which he might and If failure had been the record of the expedition, even though no fault of his, thousands of Americans would never
 in evesy respect, then, it was an ex- ceptfonal task. calling for man of ex.. tra ordinary capacity. and Schley proved himself worthy of the task reposed in the Ice. foes at the time when these were most dangerous and when the men who knew the region beast feared to vnture thsre.
 He carried out his mission promptly and effectively, so promptly, indeed. that his ships dropped al.chor in our harbor again on July 17, having successfully accom- plished their task In the incredibly short space of six weeks, a record absolutety unique in arctic annals. Only the pre- vious night leading citizen of St. Johns featuring on the relief expedition, gave u as his opinion. from the work of previous explorers. that schIey was then about making his way toward Cape Sabine. and 1t may be observer, in passing. that Lieu tenant Peary, Greely's successor, % tc speak. never started from here with ar expedition before July.
 Schley's arctic cruise. so rapid and sc successful, was the marvel of the world and won him the praise of all whose praise was valuable. Though 1t was moi an an achievement like the Santiago sea light 1t was yet one which called for the noblest qualities of the sailor and the man and was a signal triumph in the cause of suffering humanity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-10
Two Kinds of Girls.

Atlantic Monthly.
 The el-Engraving Lady sat by the slender arm Her drapery sleeve fell back, revealing the aIabaster wilderness of her hand and wrist. Her glossy, abundant hair was smoothly drawn over her ears. and one rose nestled in the coil of her dark locks.
 Suddenly a heavy step was heard upon the stair A,r slight plush shas nantled the
 Can that be Reginald?' she said.
 The door flew open and on the thresh- hold stood the Gibson Girl.
 she said. with silent nod. tossing a golf club down upon a sofa near by. You see, I've been appointed to write a paper on EStlnc, gRe ana tb a
 The Steel-Engraving Lady bowed a
 The Gibson Girl dropped into a low chair and crossed one knee oyer the oth- CT; then she proceeded to inspect the room. whistling meanwhile snatch from the last comic opera. She wore short skirt and heavy, sduare-toed shoes, a mannish collar, cravat and vest and Q broad-brimmed felt hat tiped jauntily upon one side.
 She stared quite hxedly at the fair oc- difficuity conceal her evident annoyance.
 Dear me- you're just as slender and ethereal as any of your pictures" she remarked. speculatively. You ne"d
 
 of my hands and face beside your own The Steel Engraving Lady glanced ai her vls-a-vis and shrugged her shoulde T.
 When the sun set the Steel Engrayiao Lady might have been seen again scs ed beside the open easement. Her taper dn. g'rs lightly touched the strings of a guitar as she hummed a low lullaby Onee more she heard a step upon the stair. and once again the color nautleo her damask cheek. and she Inurmured; "Reginald!" A tall and ardent figure came swiftly toward her. He dropped upon ono knee, as if to pay due homage to lis fair one, ard. raiying her white hand to his lips. whispered: My queen. my lady love-"
 And at this moment the Gibson Girl was seated upon fence swinging her heavy boots. while an athletic youth be- side her busted himself with filling a corn-cob pipe.
 'T say. Joe" he said. with a friendly accent. "iust you hop down and stand in front of me to keep the wind off while light this pipe"
 And the night breeze sprang up and murmured: Hail the new women-be- hold she comes apace! Woman, once mans superior, now his equal!'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-10
LITTLE STORIES
 WITH GOOD POINT.
They Have Been Selected with the
 View of Amusing Everybody. ,
Tempting Fate.

tempting Fate.
 Detroit Free Press.
 No thanks said the sad-faced man when he was. asked to join. cenyivial party. ''The fact Is don't drink. Found couldn't afford 1t, so I swore off. A number of years ago lived in the West. I was going we'll and | had a bank acc count that I was proud of. Seeing a chance to double my money. decided to draw 1t out. The day was a farm one. and, becoming, thirsty. I stopped to take a glass of something cool didn't waste more than five minutes, and was soon in line at the paying teller's window. The paray ahead of me received his money and I was showing my check through the window when the teller pulled 1t down and announced that the bank had sus- pended payment. I believe that the re- ceiver declared dividend year or so later. but the amount was so small that never bothered to collect hire. 1t was a pretty expensive dring for me-
 Do I understand, sah," said a Ken tuckian who was present. that you took that drink alone?''
 Certainly"
 Tt was the judgment of heaven, sah," remarked the Kentuckian, solemnly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-10
REFORM HAS BEGUN.
Evidence That Liberals Control
 Chinese Court.

Pekin, Sept. 9.-The Imperial Ediet is- sued recently providing for reform of the liberals ar. in control of the court. and, its importance. if enforced. is difficult to oVrr-estimate. It provides that the tory, western sciences and industrial methods It aboishes the traditional eight part-classical essays and verbatim reproductions of the classics-~proficiency in which has been the chief qualification for office-holding. It relegates the clas- sics to the backgrouad. requiring 9onl; expositions of their meaning.
 General Yuan Shi Kai's troops are en- tering Pekin today and are assuming the work of policing the city. They are stalwart, well drilled body of men.
 Great forces of workmen are engaged in repairing the palaces and streets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-10
"kingston, Ja;. Sept. ?. 1901.
cardoze compelled to Flee.

Colon. Sept. 9.-On publication of the report in Panama yesterday that a Ven ezuelan squadron, consisting of four ships, was bombarding Rio Hachia oI. tne Carribean Sea, a lawless. irresponsible mob proceeded to the residence of Seno~ Cardoze, the Venezuelan Consul at Pan anna, shouting. Down with the Gov erE- ment of Castro" Cardoze, who Is a Eao- ish subject and a native of St. Thomas, immediately took refuge in the palace of the Governor of Panama, where he was received with open arms. The local officials deplore the regrettable incident The mob was eventually dispersed and nuiet was reafored
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-10
"A TEXAS WONDER
RAlL's sREaT pIscoyeRY.

One small bottle of HalTs Great Discovery cures ali kidnay and bladder troubles, removes gravel. cures diabetes, seminal emissions, weak and lame backs, rheumatism and all ir- reguiarfties of the kidneys and bladder in both men and women. regulates bladder troubles in children. If not sold by your druggist. will be sent by mali on receipt of N. One small bot ue IS two months treatment and will cure any any case above mentioned. pr: E. W Hall. Mo- Send for testimonials Sold by all drug Eists and the Montgomery Drug Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-10
Meeting of Methodists.

London. Sept. 9.-A large meeting of Methodists vas held In St. James Hall to discuss the moral unity of the Eng Iish-speaking people. R. w. Parks, NJ F., presided. Sympathetic references were made to President Mckinley. J. A. Wilson of San Francisco. sobtected to any new version supplanting the line old version of the Bible.
 Mir. Parks declared that the British Methodists, as body. had not the slight est desire to reunite themselves with the established Anglican church. an arrange ment which would be quite impossible he said unless the Church Of England were dis-eStablished and reformed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-10
RocKHILL TO RETURN.
Has Won New Honors by His Work
 in China.
"Pekin. Sept.

Washington, Sept. 9.-The following cablegram was received at the State De- partment today:
 "Pekin, Sept. 'Rockhill left Sth. CONGER." MT. Rockhill has been trying to start home from Pekin since August Is. He was authorized to leave there by Secre- tary Hay, but. naturally desiring to com piete the work he had undertaken Tn connection with the preparation of the protocol, he remained until the finishing ment signed.
 Mir. Rockhill has added greatly to the esteem in which he was held at the State Department and in diplomatic circles Uy the skillful ma inner in which he con ducted the negotiations for tha United States under conditions that ansaSonlZed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-10
Anti-Tammany Meeting.

New York Sept. 9.-The representa- lives of the fifteen organizations com prising the anti-Tammany general con- ference met tonight and submitted the { candidates for Mayor. All these namas were given to committee of IS. which is to rerNrt back to the conference in nine days; The names submitted were: John De Witt Warner, George F. Peabody, Seth Low, George L. Rives. R. F. Cut ting. Herman Ridder. Ludwig Bissen, C. A Shieren. A. R. Lawrence: D. ]. B. Canter. c. s. Fairchild. R. g Ransom. c. Fl. Fornes, J. r. Daly, E. A: Philbin, Edward Cooper Smith Fly. William R. Gree, A. s. Hewitt, Wtl- liam Baldwin, Jr.
 Borrowing is sorrowing. and is lending half the time,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-10
Dividends Declared.

Washington. Sept. 9.--Tbe controller of the currency has declared dividends in favor of creditors of insoivent national cent First National Bank Deming N NJ; thirteen and one-half per cent. First National Bank. Silver City, N. M.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-10
READ. THIS.

' RIPLEY. Tenn. June l.. Isoi.--Dr. E. w. Hall St. Louis, Mo: Having tried various remedies without satisfactory results, I was persuaded to give your Wonder trial have used one bottle and although my case is one of long standing that baffled the ekili of the best physicians, yet 1t yielded at once to the Iexas Wonder" which I heartily recomr mend to all suffering from kidney ugun,es,; .ss, Yours truly. w. H BRUTON, Pastor Baptist Church. Ripley. Tenn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-10
Test of Automobiles.

o'clock the endurance test of the Auto rnohhe Club of American between New York and Buffalo started from the club house in Fifth Avenue. Seventy-fve ma chimes started.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-10

him with some of the most adro.t cipio- mats of the world. He will nov hasten home to be present at the Pan-A nericsn Congress in the city of Mexico next month
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-10
WANTED.


 WANTED-Houses a family of three would take portion of a house in desirable part of the dty, together with another small family; ref rences exchanged: must be south Of Dexter, Address Advertiser Sixty If WANTED-Night students in Montgomery Business College, over Pencks music store, Dexter Ave. Call at office or address L. Le- May. Manager. tf'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-10
HELP WANTED.
wANTED-sALEsMEN.

YANTED-An experienced shoe salesman for Wississippi Address, giving time. on the
 pad. sales. age. etc., Nj. c. Riser Company Atlanta Ga. St
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-10
wANTED-AGENTs..

VANTED-one or two thousand healthy men md women at once to take an accident policy or 1000 each; application blanks at The Advertiser office; practically frees tL
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-10
WANTED-MALE HELP
PERSONAL.


 LADIES Chichesters English Pennyroyal pills are the best safe, reliable; take no other; lend 4c stamps for particulars; Relief for Ladies'" in letter by return mail ask your druggist. Chichester Chemical Co., Philadel- ,hia, Pa p-tu-th-su DR. EDMoNDsoNS Tansey PennyroyaI and Cotton Root Pills cure suppressed menstrua! ion; must not take during pregnancy, mis- rap will follow; mall soc for trial box. Frank Edmondson & Blo,. Atlanta, Ga. tu-th-su
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-10
WANTED TO BUY.

, BUY Confederate money, bonds, postage
 tanps war papers, etc. Chas. D. Barker, At
 Anta. Ga. tV'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-10
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Good farming lanls near Coosada Ala. will be sold cheap. D. P Moore Mill brook, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-10
ACCIDENT INSURANCE.

 EVERY persen in Alabama should have an ac- cdent policy; practically free at The Adver- tiser office: send for application blank. If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-10

Borrowing is sorrowing. and so is lending half the time,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-10

FOR sALE-House and. lot 25 Clayton St : one of the most desirable homes in the city. Herbert A. Jones.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-10
Several Expeditions.

Washington, Sept. Swallowing is a translation of a cablegram received late today by the Colombian Legation from a Crnment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-10

DO YOU wsnt a situation? We'll the quickest way to get one is to advertise in these col arnns; situation wanted advertisements, go vords or less, one time free. AZ
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-10

PRACTICALLY free. an accident policy Tor lI 900 on death. and S5 per week for Injury
 application blanks at The Advertiser office. If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-10
FOR KENT.

For Rent. Four roms suitable for offices or club rooms also large loft suitable for light manufac tuT- ing or cotton sample room; building corner Lee and Tallapoosa Streets. If J. c, Haas 6 Co
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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-09-20
Resolutions of Respect.

Whereas, Our Heavenly Father, in
his wisdom, called our beloved brother
and co-worker, Bro. l. M. Powell, to
himself on the 18th day of September,
1901, and
Whereas, Bro. Powell has greatly en-
deared himself to the members of South
Columbia church by his sweet, chris
tan spirit;
Resolved by the Board of Stewards
of the South Columbia Methodist
Episcopal church South,
~ That in the death of Bro.
Powell our church has lost one of its
most faithful, and the Official Board
one of its wisest and most efficient
members.
(2) That we hereby extend to the
bereaved wife and children of the de-
ceased our heartfelt sympathy, and pray
that the Holy Spirit may comfort and
sustain them in this time of sorrow
81 That copy of these resolutions
be sent to the widow of the deceased
ana to the Nashville Christian Ad-
vocate, the Midland Methodist, and
the county papers.
W. A. QUARTEkMAN,
7. B. GILLIAN,
w. d. CAMERON,
Committee.