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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11
THE PRIVATE PAPERS Of Former President Polk Sold in Chicago.

Chicago Special to Louisville Courier Journal.
 The Chicago Historical Society is now the owner of the most valuable set of private pa pers in America, which remaln dhWoi ked into historical volumes. It includes the diary and core spondence, State and personal Of James K Polk, and has been purchased Of the heirs in Nashville for S3, 800, a sum which is con siiered a Bargain by those who are familiar with the collection.
 Credit for securing them for Chicago IS due to Dr. J. W. Fertig. Professor at the Lewis Institute and Secretary of the Historical So- cicty, He has tried to get them to this city since he prepared his doctors thesis some years ago when he became secretary of the Historical Society he bent his energies to securing honorary members, whose dues of $500 should go toward the purchase of the collection. He accomplished this part Of the work in two days. Today he installed the records in the societys home. l42 Dearborn Avenue. .,,
 The diary Is contained in forty volumes full of interesting data and comment impress sions of the different members of the Polk Cabinet are found under the dates when the meetings were held and there is much which gives a truer insight into the character of the man and the President, so it is claimed, than anything the historians and critics have ever written.
 The correspondence covers a period of twenty years-onel of the most important and trying own handwriting and Is remarkably legible. &here are letters from Andrew Jackson and replies from Polk, negotiations on the Oregon boundary the remuneration of Texas, com munications with the British Parliament over what then were veXing questions and com plete history of the progress of diplomacy Of that time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11
Thackeray at the Century Club.

James Grant Wilson, writing in the December Century of 'Thackerary in the United States. in 1852. tells of the nov elist's liking for the Century Club.
 Perhaps there was no place in New York so popular with Thackeray as the Century Club, in Clinton Place, where he was first taken by Mr. Appleton. There he Sat with an admlring circle, in- cluding Curtis and Cozzens and Daly. and smoked and sang his Little BllIee" and Larry O'Ttoole" and "Dr Luther" or listened to a sentimental song from Cur tis. or a lively Irish air from Judge Daly. The artist Cranch also contributed vulsed Thackeray with his droll imita. tions of Webster's oratory. He would draw forth a huge red bandana hand kerchief. and unfolding it with Dutch deliberation, would, after many nose: pullings and trumpet- blasts, proceed with his ponderous sentenoes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11
Today, Mayors Remnant Sale
REIFF STILL BARRED.
English Jockey Club Refuses to Re-
 open the Case

English Jockey Club Refuses to Re-
 open the Case
 New York, Dec. l0.-When Lester Reiff was ruled off the turf by the English Jockey Club stewards he sent letter to them asking for any evidence they might have against him which was not produced at the time he was called before them for an explanation on his ride on Delacey in the Newburns Plate. His letter is as follows:
 "tEhe severity of the sentence which you passed upon me and its terrible inn portance on my life. will. trust, justify me in appealing to you to state whether any evidence was brought before you. showing that l had illicit transactions with the ring, or with the betting agents of any description. If such evidence were brought before you, claim from your sense of justice to be informed of its nature, so that l may rebut it, and show 1t to be false. This l am confident of doing.
 If your sentence were based exclu- sively on the evidence of those who saw the race and who formed the opinion that l did not do my best to win, my char acter will be much less affected than in the other case"
 Following Is the reply of the stewards just received from London:
 Tn reply to your letter, I am directed by the stewards of the Jockey Club to inform you that after careful considera- ton of the circumstances, they see nc grounds for reopening your case. They have, therefore, nothing to add to the notice published in the racing calendar of October g. The stewards regret that there should have been delay in reply ing, but it was caused by the absence abroad of the senior steward"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11
Today, Mayors Remnant Sale. se... M,DoNALD's THEATRE.  Hubert Labadie in "Faust" Witness
 ed bv a Fairly Good Audience.


 The Hubert Labadie version of Faust was produced at McDonald's Theatre last night and was witnessed by a fairly good sized audience Mir Labadie played Me- phisto and Miss Mary Van Tromp had the part of Mar guerite.
 The play as presented by MT. Labadie follows more closely the great work of Goethe than the Morrison and Griffith adaptations and the Labadie version is perhaps more difficult in staging.
 Critical ones find much to condemn in the crudity of some of the stage pie lures presented by MT, Labadie. but he is a capable reader and a meritorious elocutionist. He has an intelligent un- derstanding of the requirements of Me- phisto but his support is not adequate.
 Miss Van Tromp was very acceptable Marguerite and MT. Smith played Faust fairly well.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11
vIcKsBURG BATTLEFIELD. Commissioners will Locate Spots Where New York Troops Fought.

New York. Dec. Io.-There will start from this city tomorrow morning party oi seven Miss, to try to locate the various spots on which the New York troops of the Sth army GODS lad their most sanguinary experiences during the siege of Vicksburg in the Civil War The purpose of this trip to the scenes s, oI long ago is to decide where the state or New tion of the daring deeds of Northern soldiers during those memorable two months.
 The present New York Committee was ap- pointed by General Sickles Chairman of the Gettysburg and Chattanooga Commission; which has already placed monuments and tablets on the various spots about those two great battle fields, where New York troops distinguished themselves.
 Colonel Baird Major Wright, Captain Henry Dreyer and Lieutenant J. J. Johnson They stegman, Major Charles A. Richardson and Major A. J. Labrlske. who will act in an advisory capacity, The party will spend a We.k in tramping about over the historic ground, Lad. ....
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11
Such a Little Church!

New York TrIbune.
 Across the North River there is a par ish of New York suburbanites who own a valuable church property. Upon their Dlot stands what is perhaps the smallest church building known to the denomina- tion. One of the women members de- ciared to the minister in charge that the building ought to have slit In the rnot, in accordance with the traditions or child hood.
 A little girl, on her first visit to the service, received five pennies to put on the plate. When she returned. her moth CT found that she still retained two Of the five pennies. "Why did you not give it alI?' the mother asked. .-
 i"Oh. mamma" was the ingenious an swer, Tit was such a little church, thought cents was enough for tt!
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11
STATE REGISTRARS
THEY MET YESTERDAY, BUT
 TOOK NO ACTION.
Commissioner Poole Was Absent But the Board Will Probably Meet Again Today to Ap-
 point County Men.

The State Board of Registrars had a meeting yesterday morning put in the absence from the city of Hon. k. R Industries, who is a member of the Board no definite action was taken upon the large number of applications for the po- sitions of County Registrars. It is proba- day.
 A number of influential citizens of the State were here yesterday to confer with nointments of RegisGrars for their respec- tive counties. Among these were Judge Thomas Wilkes Coleman of Eutaw, lien ry B. Gray of Birmingham. Hon. Jones Moore of Blocton, and Hon. M. M. Smith. member of the recent Constitutional Con- Vention from Antauga County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11
STUART ROBSON COMING. It is Said It Will Be Farewell Tour
 of the South.

Positive announcement was made last night of the engagement of Stuart Rob Monday night, December g. in his fare well appearance in this city as Bertie the Lamb. In The Henrietta"
 Peculiar interest will attach to this en- gagement, inasmuch as the dl7tinguis he'd comedian may never again make a tour of the South, and many of the older res idents of Montgomery, who recall MT: Robson In the old stock company of ante-bellum days here will take advant- age of this opportunity of witnessing his performance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11

President. Those members of the Board each. and they are to be chosen regard less of political affiliation. There is a provision authorizing the establishment of regiment from the regular army on the canal belt to guard it properly. and courts also are authorized conformable to the powers granted by the govern ments of Nicaragua and Costa Rica. There Is also a provision making three divisions of the canal during it's con- struction and there is to be d chief en- gineer and two assistants on each divis- ion. the chief to receive a salary of SG0OO and the assistants $3 coo
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11
MoRGAN's CANAL BILL.
It Provides for an Aggregate Ap-
 nronriation of 100000

Washington. Dec. 9.-Senator Morgan today introduced a bill providing for the Construction of the Nicaragua Canal
 The hill provides for an aggregate ap- pronriation of $1SO OOO, 900, of which S5OO6,- 60 is made immediately available and such other amounts as are needed from time to time.
 nal belt is vested in a board of eight c;tizens of the United States in addition to the Secretary of War. who is to be
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11

existed fifty years ago in the state of which 1t has reached today. and If its utility had been as well un- derstood. It promises to be better un- derstood within the next quarter century and far more greatly developed.
 In its practical and early application to production of lumber would seem to lie the only possibility of permanence for that great industry.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11
soME PECPLR THINK

And others don't have time. rhtse who think that the Accident PCEty The Ad yertissr IS giving to It's rea3- CTS, almost free, is no good or too cheap, should ltsrn' thing or two. Ask about 1t. -te
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11
MRS. R. s. DICKINSON DIES. Highly Esteemed Resident O
 LoWndesboro Passes Away.

Mrs. R. S. Dickson died at her resi- dence in Lowndesboro Monday after noon at o'clock after a few days ill., ness
 Mrs. Dickson was 26 years of age and was a highly esteemed resident of Lowndesboro. She is survived by her husband R. s. Dickson. and her mother, Mrs. J. H. Bargainer and several broth CTS and sisters.
 The deceased was a member of the Baptist Church at Lowndesboro. from which church she was buried yesterday afternoon at ? o'clock, Rev. w. J. FL lott of Montgomery officiated at the fu- neral.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11
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 it right away.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11
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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 it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11
THE PASSING THRONG.

MT. w. c. Ray, an honored citizen Of Montgomery is being congratulated upon having just passed the eighty-fourth milestone of an honorable career. He celebrated his birthday last Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11
Read This.

STEVENSON, Ala, June D, ,g.r ,Syt. Dear! Sir-I have been great ana nv from bladder trouble for two years s,,neIlins mr me to have several painful and dansef,osss ssor, op erations I have also taken many un,es ,aars ..,' remedies; I took Swamp Root tni ssoy oni,, Warmers Safe Cure two years, ana tneS oh'' gave temporary relief. =. ,.r.r, After having two operations and preparing for the third saw your Texas Wonder a1- vertised. and purchased a bottle And l go, almost immediate relief, and nave eohtih"eu to improve ever since , . 4. My doctors said my bladder had grown to- Eether in three places, and l was suHerlhg al most death, Nc man living can say more than I can say for your Texas Wonder. And cali if d Worlds Wonder and I hope all who suffer will give 1t e trial.
 Wishing you success, am, Yours truly.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11
NATIONS BODY COMING.
Young Man Who Shot Himself in
 T.cl1sonviIIA Died Yesterday.

E. R. Walton, the young man who shot night, has since died. The body will b. brought to Montgomery reaching here at S:lO o'clock this morning, The funeral will take place from the residence on HoIcombe Street at 10 o'clock this morn ing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11
A TEXAS WONDER Halls Great Discovery.

One small bottle of Halls Great Discovery tures all kidney and bladder troubles, removes gravel, cures diabetes, seminal erniss,ois weak and lame backs, rheumatism ana al, .. !. rekularfies of the kidneys and bladder n pos., . men and women, regulates bladder roupisess t h' children. If not sold by your druggist, VII - sent by mail receipt of SI. One small pot tie is two months treatment and VII rgau ga any case above mention d. Dr. E. ". nss sole manufacturer, P. O. Box 62S, St; E1u s,s, , Mo, Send for testimonials. Sold by all ui1e gists and the Montgomery Drug Company
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11

A conyalescent patient is one whSN has out witted his physician.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial fleets of the well known remedy, SYRUP or FIGs, manufactured by the CALIFORNIA FIa SYRUP Co.,, illustrate he value of obtaining the liquid laxa, i've principles of plants known to be incidentally laxative and presenting hem in the form most refreshing to the iaste and acceptable to the system. It IS the one perfect strengthening laxa- tive. cleansing the system effectuaiiy, iispelling colds, headaches and fevers gently yet promptly and enabling one to overcome habitual constipation per. manently. Its perfect freedom from every objectionable quality and sub stance, and it's acting on the kidneys, liver and bowels. without weakening or irritating them, make 1t the ideal laxative.
 In the process of manufacturing figs are used, as they are pleasant to the taste, but the medicinal qualities of the remedy are obtained from senna and other aromatic plants, by method known to the CALIFORNIA FIa SYRUP Co. only. In order to get it's beneficial effects and to avoid limitations, please remember the full name of the Company printed on the front of every package. CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
 SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
 LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK, N. '. For sale by all Druggists Price b0c. per bottle
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11

celebrated his birthday last Monday.
 MT R. E. Pettus, president Of the Huntsville Chamber of Commerce, was in Montgomery yesterday to attend the meeting of the Baptist Board of Mis- sions. He returned to Huntsville last night.
 Hon, J. l. Guyton, member Of the House of Representatives from Lamar County, is in the city from his home in Vernon. He is staying at the Exchange Hotel.
 Hon. George H. Parker, member of the recent Constitutional Convention from Cullman County, is in the city on private business.
 Hon. H. S. D. Mallory of Selma. was in Montgomery yesterday to attend the meeting of the Baptist Board of Mis- sions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-08-09

Do you know Of any warrants issued by the
state of Iowa in the hands of rhe money
changers? She does not owe single dollar
or debt. The last report Of the state treas
urer shows available funds in excess OF
Sl,:OO,ooO, which is ample to meet all just
obligations. Can we conceive Of more
splendid showing of material prosperity
than our state can make?
To what political party can these incom
parable results be attributed? The state
of Iowa, during almost all the prosperous
years Of her statehood, has been under the
continuous control and direction of The
publican party. From the great gov
ernOr elected in 1861 down to the present
able, conscientious and patriotic executive
with the exception of two short terms when
he republicans Of Iowa went away into
idolat1y and followed after false gods. the
state mas been under the guidance of rcpub.
!ican governors and republican legislators
Has not the party right to be proud Of it's
stat eSmanS hip?
But the products of Iowa in which we
take greatest pride splendid
mel aud beautiful women. Have you ever
cont cmplatcd the controlling influence the
st;te Of Iowa exercises in national affairs?
Go to the more turbulent and democratic
body, thC house of representatives. and ask
which member of that body exercises the
greatest lower and influence upon lcgisla-
Of that body who controls its legislation and
at whose beck and noi laws are enacted or
prevented, and who in many instances
wiclds more power than the president him.
self, is 4 gallant and popular son of Iowa.
Our representatives in congress, indlvIural
~ ana as !: ueleSHtlD1 are inc cIlal III III
tlucnce. power and wisdom of any in the
unicn. In the cabinet Of the president sits
son Of Iowa whose energy and discretion
in the conduct OF his department IS winning
for hini the praise and cOmlncndation of his
countrymen. In the diplomatic service Iowa
has furnished many great names. and posi-
lions the bench, in presidential cabinet !
and III the army and navy have been filled
with honor by illuStIiOuS men from this. our
prosperous and beautiful state.
We believe that The republican party of
Iowa may rest witt: pride and satisfaction
upon its record in the past. and fcarlesSly
challenge scrutiny criticism from it's
advcrsares in the splendid management
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-08-09

two factors which stand for so much in
the growth of nations and communities.
are organizing themselves into compact
and powerful organizations. Labor in
many of the departments of manufacture
ing and skilled work is organized so that
the entire country are members or Il SIN
gle organization. Capital, following the
example of labor, has entered into similar
combinations. 1t is the belief Of many
and the hope of all that this spirit OF or
ganization will enable these two controlling
more literally with each other; will bring
about union of action and common inter
ests will be established. The questions
which confront today concerning the
right to combine capital by legitimate or
ganization for production and commerce.
which Should receive fair, judicial con.
sideration, and should be the subject OF
dispassionate argument rather than partl.
san or prejudiced criticism. The right OF
labor to organize for all legitimate pur-
poses is unqucstoned, and laws upon the
subject of combinations should be so fran
cd and phrased that while unlaWfui ana
illegal unions are strictly prohibited ana
severely punished, vet legitimate commerce
and manufacturing may not be lnterfered
with. In our manner or living ana IN our
homes we are continually progressing the
average of wages growing higher and the
average prices Of the necessities and com
forts Of life growing cheaper. Legislation
may be necessary upon the subject OF great
aggregati0ns Of capital, and when these or
binary citizen and to the consumer, prompt
and specific control and regulation by this
government, under properly enacted laws
must follow. vociferous cutlery against
combinations of capital will not avail. The
right to produce and manufacture upon al
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-08-09

Cedar Rapids, Aug. s-The Cummins
forces were in complete control of
1he republican state convention and
nominated candidates of their choice.
Refore the convention convened Tie
lines had been drawn so clearly as to
@,;cmonstrate to Mr.. Herriott and his
.,eleoates that their cause was hcpe-
las. and following the loss of a large
number of delegates who had declared
their intention Of voting for Cunmins
Mr. Herriott announced his with
drawal.
The biggest fight of the convention
was upon the report of the commits
fee on credentials, which recon-
mended that the full delegation from
POLK county and the delegation from
Carroll headed by B. l. Sallinger, and
the dele ton from Jackson headed
Nv Frank H. Williams be seated. a
minority report was similar to the
majority report, except, that it rec
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-08-09

commerce in American vessels.
1t is difficult to appreciate the great re.
spOnslbllitieS that have rested upon the
present administration, questions new and
Of supreme and controlling Importance
questions for the solution Of which there
We're no presidents, ana which involved the
peace and prosperity of the American peO'
pie These questions. have ali been solved
with honesty and sincerity of purpose and
with such an exhibition of Judgment, ju.
dicial consideration and wise craftsmanship
That William Mckinley has grown in the
minds and hearts of his countrymen as to
stand today the one prominent factor in
this blessed period of prosperity, head and
shoulders above his fellows, ana his admin.
istration will go down to pOSterty as one of
the great administrations of this country.
his name inseparably linked with the great
presidents with Washington, with Lincoln
But this convention at this time has no
special duty to perform in connection with
national politics. Our great interest cen
ters in the welfare of our own fair state Of
Iowa. Iowa! what responsive chord that
name strikes in the breast of every one of
her patriotic and loyal sons. Iowa-so poet.
ically and appropriately named the beau.
tiful land lowa-an inland empire. bound
ed upon either side. by two mighty and
merce, capable should necessity require, of
carrying upon their ample bosoms the com.
merce Of the great Mississippi valley to the
cities of the sea. The fact that an al-wisc
Providence has not given us the usual gen
erous yield of the fruits Of the earth does
not disheartcn the farmers Ct Iowa, nor
ueIfacI from lutif Splenulu courage. FOR
so many years her fertile soil has re.
sponded With generous prodigality to the
industry Of the husbandman that we have
a reserve of riches to withstand some re-.
verses, and Iowa, in her normal condition
in time of harvest presents a scene as fair
golden grain reaching from horizon to hori-
Zon, that have submitted to the hand of the
harvester--felds of growing corn. thar
and tasselcd head to drink the dew and
meet the dawn bounded in extent only by
the limit of human vision--a vcritahle gar.
den of Eden. possessed by happy. pros
porous and contcnted people Will Il brief