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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
CATHOLIC SOCIETIES.
Convention of the Federation to
 Meet in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, Dec. 7.-Final arrangements were completed tonight for the conVen. tion next week for the Federation or Catholic Societies which will begin neN. Tuesday and continue three days flnai reports of the auxiliary committees lo- night show that everything is in readi- ness for the reception of the delegates and the business of the Convention. Pres ident H. F. Fries of Erie. Pa. and oth- CT officers and delegates are expected to- morrow. They will meet Monday even ing with the general local committed
 Early Tuesday morning the delegates and the local societies. with number of bands will march to St. Peters Ca thedral. A solemn high mass by Bishop HoPstman of Cleveland. with Archbishop Elder on the throne, and a sermon ny Bishop Messmer of Greenbay. will follow
 The Convention will be formally. open ed at II a, m. in the auditorium with ad- dresses by Governor Nash and Mayor Flcischmann and responses by President Fries and others. In the afternoon the Convention will go into executive session and the indications are that the Conven- ton will be in executive session most of the time. Under the delegate system the number in the Convention will not be very large, but the question as to the permanent organization Of federation of the Catholic societies will be finally settled and for that reason unusual in- terest is being taken in the occasion. It is generally believed now that there will be very little opposition to the proposi- tion to make a permanent organization out of the federation that was started at Long Branch last August
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
HATRED OF AMERICA.
The London Saturday Review Shows
 Its Temper.

London, Dec. 7.-In an intensely bitter anti-American article, The Saturday Re view today advocates German-English friendship, for the purpose of holding , the United States in check. Emperor William. it declares, sees in the growing German population of Chile and Brazil the inevitable necessity for future inter- ference which, fin any form involves a conflict with the United States" This The Saturday Review holds it Is impos- sible for Germany to wage successfully if Great Britain is hostile. While not advocating an alliance with Germany against the United States" The Review says. I've advocate still less one with the United States against Germany In the event of conflict, We might, with ad- vantage to ourselves. hold the balance. With friendly Germany forever elimi- mated from the chess board of the new world we should with our present policy, admitting the unbridled pretensions of the United States everywhere, one day find ourselves elbowed out forever from both North and South America, while Canada would be found to have become a frac- tion of an empire
 The Saturday Review stigmatizes Great Britain's policy regarding Nicaragua and other matters as fatuous, ridiculous and unpopular.
 Today's Spectator devotes its chief ar ticle to advocating a closer understand ing with Russia, in order to head of Germany. from whom, it declares, it is impossible for Great Britain to expect friendliness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
Depopulation of France.

London Chronicle. ,,- . ,+
 The depopulation of France aas at lcrgth melted several statesmen to stuqy
 snr1e tactical method by which the dis iessened. Nj. Plot, Senator for the Cote s:0r Department, may be taken as tEe teading spirit in certain proposed social reforms. He has already founded She National Alliance for the increase of the nontIla ation, and has succeeded in arous-- i,1E the legislature. It has been decided
 that an extra Parliamentary Commission sbail he appoint d with the mission to studv every possible means by which france may be paopled in something like the ratio of ,ottler countries. M. Plot A,- lies chiefly upon fiscal remedies. He con siders that the father of a family ought to benefit by the living contributon which he makes to the nation, while some disadyf ntage by comparison may be laid unon the childless without starting to consider the causes. Three other econo- mists-M Paul Strauss, M Theophiie Roussel and M. Leon LahbeIJoin thelr colleague in this crusade. Their methods are less ideal, but probably more enec- tive. M Strauss considers that the large iIIeritimate population of France Is neg lected in all its useful aspects. He bold, iv advocates the special care of the girl
 mother" who ought to find in the ad- ministration, instead of a few bureau cratic crumbs of comfort, all the atten- lion that would be given by her family if her offspring were legitimate, In the case of married women especially those
 who work for their living. employers should be forced to treat them with 1u- dicious kindness during the critical pc riod without diminution of their wages
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
SUIT AGAINST BoNDsMEN.
Money Said to Have Been Illegally Spent in Keeping Troops in
 Frankfort,

Louisville, Ky, Dec. IA dispatch tc The Times from Frankfort says: Attor- neys representing Attorney General Breckinridge for the commonwealth have filed suit in the Franklin Circuit Court against former State Treasurer Walter R. Day and former State Auditor John s. Sweeney and the assignee of their official bonds to recover $2s,12S.02 with inteerst from February l. 1900. It is alleged in the suit that the money was illegally spent by the Republicans in maintaining State troops at Frankfort during the contest for Governor between the late William William Goebel and w. s. Taylor in January, February and March, 1900.
 Sweeney and Day are Republicans and held office until forced by a decision of the Kentucky Court of Appeals to sur render to the Democratic claimants. The warrants of Sweeney as State Auditor and the checks of Day, as Treasurer showing the payments of this amount of money to former Adjutant General Col Her and others, are filed as exhibits.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
THE SHERIDAN ARRIVES,
Transport Reaches San Francisco After an Exciting Voyage.

San Francisco. Dec. After many ex- citing adventures in Oriental waters, having narrowly escaped laundering, the transport Sheridan is safe in port
 With several Congressman on board and large number of sick and discharged soldiers, the Sheridan left Manila fifty one days ago bound for San Francisco She had been at sea but a few days when she ran into a typhoon that all but shook her to pieces.
 When the storm abAted the Sheridan tried to make headway but the machin- cry became disabled. The transport drifted for a time with the currents of the sea and almost went ashore on the Japanese coast.
 October 30 she reached Nagasaki. much the worse for wear. and was put in dry dock. The passengers were transferred to the Warren. sent from Manila for the purpose. Then the Warren went aground and the passengers went on board the Hancock. That steamer bumped on a reef in the inland sea. but after a delay of twenty-four hours was lowed off and resumed her voyage. reaching here runin- Jured.
 After being thoroughly repaired the Sheridan left Nagasaki and made the run to this port in seventeen days and five hours.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
The Question May Become Trouble
 some One.

Washington Dec. 7.-Curiug the after- noon Senator Spoorer called at the W al Department and talked with Secretary Root about the legislative necessities oi the Philippines. If appears that the problem presented Is not as easy as was supposed when u was thought that a simple joint resolu- ton could be put through Congress within a few days to continue practically existing tariH rates as to Philippines ex- ports and imports. Some members oi the Ways and Means Committee see dir. faculties growing out of the existence oi an export tax in the islands and It IS feared that the issue may be made q party one with the result that there will be a bitter struggle at least in the Senate if not in the House before satisfactory legislation can be had. It is the expecta ton, however, that after hearing from all of the leaders Secretary Root will be able to perfect a plan of action by Tuesday when the House next meets.
 In the course of the conferences today Secretary Root took advantage of the opportunity to talk freely with his callers about the pressing needs of Cuba and to urage early action upon legislation along the line recommended in his last report.
 A movement Is on foot among the Re publican members of the Ways and Means Commlttee to incorporate reclp- rocity feature in the forthcoming Philip pines tariff bill. As roughly outlined the reciprocity provision, would recite that when the Philippines Commissioners re- duce the duties on certain articles in- cluding American textiles and various goods easily marketable in the Philip pines, then the President shall by procla- nation grant stated reductions of duty on Philippine sugar and other products shipped to this country.
 This reciprocity provision would be along the lines of that provided in the Dingley act whereby President Mckin- ley by proclamation made tariff reduc- tions on a limited number of articles without the formality of a treaty.
 A reciprocity provision on the fore going lines was discussed at the meeting of Republican members of the committee last Friday afternoon and received favorable consideration although action was deferred until the re-assembling of the Republican members on Monday.
 Chairman Payne probably will call a meeting of the full committee on Tues day by which time the Republican draft of Philippines bill may be ready, although no definite understanding on this point may be reached.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
THE MAIDSTONE.
Cow-Punchers Place Great Faith in
 the Absorbent.

New York Mail and Express.
 The maidstone is supposed to be taken from the ste mach of white deer It 1S about the size of an English walnut, and slightly porous. When person Is bitten by an animal afflicted with rabies the stone is placed on the bite It immedi- ately sticks, sometimes for half an hour.
 One of the greatest fears of the cow puncher Is of being bitten by a skunk. In the cattle country, where the puncher Is on the range and must sleep outdoors of nights, he hardly ever lies down on the ground without thinking of this dan ger When he is bitten, 1t is almost al- ways in the face Nine times out or ten hydrophobia symptoms develop. In most cases he Is anywhere from twenty to fifty miles from a doctor, and search IS made among the rancherS for a madstone. The cow-puncher is simple in his faiths, and he clings to this one And, lnoeeo' many marvellous tales are told or the success of this somewhat vague healer.
 The writer knows of one remarkable case A man in a New Mexican cattle town was bitten in the arm by mad dog. The nearest doctor gave his aid, hut he was not able to decrease the swelling. A maidstone was sen for rom a distance and applied to the bite. The curative properties of the stone lie in It's power of absorption. It adhered at once how was a thin, blue streak, tracing the course of the poison. As the stone stuck this streak gradually decreased, ana was not to be seen when the inanlmate Httie doctor fell of, after thirty mlnues ao, desion The stone was put In water, ana a blue film immediately formeo OH the surface The man got well. Al,
 trba value of a maidstone varies with lie owner The stone just told of was haI at
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
Railroad Agreement Has Lapsed.

Cleveland. O., Dec. 7.-The Leader to- morrow will say: There is a well-de- fined rumor in railroad circles that the proposed agreement between the Wheel ing and Lake Erie and the Big Four for the use by the former of the latter's s tracks between Wilmington and Cleve- land has lapsed. It is said that the ob- jections of the Lake Shore to the move ment which would give the Wheeling and Lake Erie and the Wabash togeth- CT a strong competitive line into Chi cago and also into the Southwest, is responsible for the change of front in this matter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
WAS KILLED BY ACCIDENT
Pistol in ValiSe Discharged While He Was Packiug.
He Was We'll Known and Highly Esteemed Here and Was Mem
 Der of Several Fraternal Orders. A Native of Germany.

Aaron Drum, special agent of the Eouitable Life Assurance Society, who resided at 5i6 South McDonough Street. was accidentally killed at Dothan carly yesterday morning.
 He was in room at a hotel packing his grip when a pistol in the yalise was discharged. The bullet struck him in the forehead. killing him instantly.
 The body was brought to Montgomery last night and was taken to his residence. The funeral will take place from the residence Monday morning. The burial will be in Oakwood.
 Mir. Drum left Montgomery last Mon- day. He expected to return home yes- terday. Friday night he was at Dothan and intended leaving on the o'clock train for Montgomery yesterday morning. At 3:30 the porter at the Silver Hotel went to Mir. Drums room to call hiyn. A few minutes before the train was due MT. Drum had not come from his room and the porter went back a second time. Re- ceiving no response to his call the porter entered the room and found Mir. Drum lying on the floor dead.
 A pistol shot wound was dn his fore head. Hs1s.Was fully dressed. It is thought he was bending over his valise changing his clothes from one grip to the other when a pistol in the grip got caught in a string or strap of the grip which pulled the trigger and discharged the weapon.
 The physicians at Dothan and the Coroner's jury were of the opinion that death was the result of an accident.
 The news was telegraphed to Montgom- cry and the body was taken in charge by friends of Mir. Drum in Dothan and was escorted to the depot yesterday afternoon by committee of the Dothan Lodge, Knights ot Pythias.
 Emanuel Lobmsn of Montgomery. a brother-in-law to Mir. Drum left for Dothan and accompanied the body to Montgomery last night. A committee from Montgomery Lodge, No. Il A. F. and A. M. and from Alabama Lodge I. O. B. B, met the body here.
 Aaron Drum was born in Germany. He was 56 years of age and came to Mont gomery four years ago from Greenville. where he had been engaged in the mer- cantile business for several years.
 He wes a member of the Greenville Lodge Knights of Pythias, Montgomery Lodge No. Il of the Masonic Fraternity and Alabama Ledge of the l. o. B. B He also belonged to the Travellers Pro tective Association. and was highly esteemed by all who knew him.
 Mir. Drum is survived by wife ant three children. Miss Tesse Drum, Nor man Drum and Leo Drum.
 The literary exercises in celebration of B'Nai B'rith Day, which were to be held tonight at the vestry of the new Temple. have been postponed for one week, owing tc the death of Mir. Drum. who was a member of one of the two lodges under whose auspices these ex- ercises were to have been held.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
VIOLIN CASE MONDAY
DE CzEKE's ESTATE CLAIMED BY
 MISS HARDIN INVOLVED.
The Estate Which the Kentucky Wo- man Claims Consists Mainly, It is Said, of violins, One of
 Which is Ancient.

In the Probate Court of Montgomery County Monday morning, argument will be heard in the contested will case or the late Prof. Alexander de Czeke. Through her lawyers Miss Rosa Hardin of Louisville. Ky. has filed for probate a paper purporting to be the only will of Professor dc Czeke. The foreign heirs of Professor de Czeke will contest this will and their lawyers will undertake to show that it Is not valid and that under the laws of Alabama 1t cannot be ad- mitted as transferring personal property or real estate.
 The principal part of the de Czeke es, tate is five violins, one of which IS sald to be of priceless value: It Is Tn pos session of Julius Sternfeld, who was appointed Special Administrator for the estate of Professor de Czeke by the Probate Court of Montgomery County. when it was believed the aged violinlst died intestate. |, 4.
 Miss Rosa Hardin, who Is said 10 have been d pupil of Professor de Czeke' claims these violins and all of the de Czeke estate. Miss Hardin will not come to Montgomery. She will be represented by Col, Charles P. Jones'
 The progress of the case will be watched with great interest by the friends of the aged vioiinist. whose tragic death in Montgomery last winter attracted much attention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
PRESBYTERIAN coMM1TTEA
Progress Must Be Slow to Ensure
 Satisfactory Results.

Washington, Dec. 1.-Two sessions were held today of the Revision Committee of the General Presbvterian Assembly. A statement issued by the committee says:
 ''The Committee. is making progress. but in discussing the great questions pending progress must be slow, ana nothing final can be reached for week or more. When such themes as God and the Trinity, revelation and creation, the Divine decree and the fall of man are under consideration. and statements that will be satisfactory to the church are to be prepared. 1t is obvious that care and time must be required. The discussions have been harmonious. and the Committee is animated by the one purpose of preparing form that VIII be at once true and satisfactory to the church"
 The mems society of the Church of the Convent gave a dinner tonight 10 the Committee. Rev. H. C. Minton, D. D.. Moderator of the General Assembly. spoke to the toast. The Presbyterian Church." District Commissioner McFar- land spoke of the National Capital; Bishop Satterlee on "The Sister Churches" Rev. H. Van Dyke, D. D.. of Princeton. on Educational lnstitu- tions." and MT. J. E. Parsons on "The I.aitV.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
Lumber Company Sued.

Austin. Texas. Dec. 7.-The famous Kirby Lumber Company. which was re- gently incorporated for $30 GOO, 900 under the laws of Texas, was today sued for damages on the ground that 1t is oper- Congressman Cooper is a member of this company The suit is brought by District Attorney Warren Moore of this county. The charges are that the com pany has violated the antitrust law by buying out competitors. The penalties amounting to s77000O. are asked for. No effort is sought to forfeit the charter, as the District Attorney has no authority to ask for a forfeitllre
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
Complaints of Maso's Friends.

Havana, Dec. 7.-Senor Pierra Fiel left Havana today for Washington to pre- sent to the authorities there the griev- ances of the supporters of General Maso as candidate for the presidency of Cuba. One of the complaints he wil! make is that the Central Board of Css- vassers. which is composed exclusively of Senor Estrada Palmas supporters. is not complying with the laws Secretary Root will be asked to appoint a new Board. with Maso representation and a request will be made that new provincial boards be appointed and that the cleo tions be postponed until January 31 in order that reforms may be instituted
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08

te-state Commission Company. a broker age concern of this city. has closed it's d. ors pending a settlement with the Southern Commission Company of St. Louis. The Interstate Company, It IS an- nounced. cannot pay its obligations here until the St. Louis concern settles with it Several thousand dollars belonging to Huntsville spectators is involved and they are anxiously awaiting an adjust ment of the affairs of the company. Manager Sykes is in St. Louis and If possible will arrange to pay off all claims and resume business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
Trees Like Roulders.

The visitor to the Falkland Islands sees a number of what appears to be Uesther beaten. moss-CoVored bou!ders or various sizes scattered here and there On stten attempting to turn one over he is surrrised to find that it is anchored to the ground by roots of great strength No other place in the world can show such a peculiaritv of forest" growth. The Falkland Islands are exposed to strong polar wind, which renders It lin- form: nature has consequently adapted herself to the prevailing conditions ana
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
D'Nai B'Rith Lodges Will Have En
 tertainment Next Sunday.

Today is B'Nai BRith Day in Ala pama. and all of the lodges in the Ala bama District will celebrate the occa- sion.
 Alabama Lodge and Emanuel Lodge. Independent Order of BNai B'Rith of memberships, had arranged to have a joint celebration of the day at the vest " room of the Temple Kahl this even ing. but owing to the tragic death of Aaron Drum at Dothan yesterday morn ing the celebration was postponed until next Sunday evening. MT. Drum was a member of 4fhe order.
 The celebrattpn in the vestry room of the templeH next Sunday evening will consist of appropriate addresses, special music and other interesting exercises. It Is expected that a large audience vii be present
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
Discrimination Against America.

Washington. Dec. Tn answer to nu- merous inquiries from United States eX- porters, Commercial Agent Greener at Vladivostock has supplied the State De- psrtment with a list of the articles whose importation into Siberia from America is affected by the Russian tar if. It appears that there is prohi- bitlve duty on iron and steel of Amer ican origin and importers are required to prove other origin of their material before securing the reduced rate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
Indoor Cycle Racing.

New York. Dec. 7.-The Winter indoor cycle season began at Madison Square Garden to- night The most attractive feature Of the in a blanket finish Frank Kramer, the pro fessionaI champion of 1901. finished several inches in front of Floyd Mcfarland. with Gearge Schreiber third and Hugh Mclean fourth. These four riders lapQed the bunch at the seventh mile. kramers time was 1 o6 :3S George Schreiber of New York with a handicap of S6 yards, won tho mile prOfAs- sioual in 2:o2 354 Albert Champion Of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
Concessions to Belgian Syndicate.

Lima, Peru, Dec. '. via Galveston Advices from La Paz say the Bolivian Congress has sanctioned a concession to Belgian syndicate to construct a port at Bahia Megra and a railway from the river Paraguay to Santa Cruz, with branches to Sucre and Potosi. and has also authorized the Government to ne- gotiate a foreign loan. the basis oi which is not made public.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
Painters and Decorators.

Detroit, Mich, Decv. 7.-After a session lasting from early this morning until all most midnight tonight the American Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paper Hangers in session here elected the following officers: President J. C. Bath orn. Detroit: First Vice President c. F, Hendrick. Albany, N. Y: Second Vice Third Vice-President J. s. Kemp, San Francisco; Fourth Vice-President, Will liam March, Toronto. Ont: Secretary Pa The Convention will hold over until Monday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
An Anti-snitting Scheme.

Cleveland, Dec. 7-Health Officer Friedrich of this city is trying to prevent splitting in the street cars. To further his purpose he suggests the following plan: Supply the con ductors of the street car with bunch of yell low tickets bearing the inscription. Splitting in cars is positively forbidden" Whenever a eonduc tor detects a man in the act of expec
 torating, he Is expected to walk into the car
 taking of his hat, bow low and hand the of fender one of the yellow with the words sir, permit me to present this card to Vou
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
At the Thrilling Part.
nhns State Journal.

Columbus State Journal
 "Didl't I tell you 1 wanted you 10 run an errand for me- asked the mother tha
 "Yes. maw," said Johnnie, laying down his literature.
 And as the boy started to the grocery he mutter d to himself T hope Seven- Fingered Sam won't kill Old Sleuth til I git back"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-08
CELEBRATION POSTPONED.

The best cigar on earth at Ross's. adv