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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-12-20

A new religious body has been organized
in s. Francisco, and, in the belief that there
ara denominations enough, this is to be an
uDdsDcm'national body, with no text or dog.
ma, hut with tue Sermon on the Mouut and
the Beatitudes as the confession Of faith.
Seeding clergymeu from the evangelical
faiths and others dissatisfied with existing
denomipationsl conditions are the Organi-
GERS. They cali themselves "Ohris;ian
Comrades" and their movement the ssNew
Evangelism" With the enthusiasm OF re-
formers, they believe that they have startsd
o movement towards non.sectarisn Chris.
tianlty, and they are to push it with all Of
the zeal, but none OF the sensation, of the
Salvation Army. They intend to conduct
not only church, but all the institutions OF
the Salvation Army, such as rescue work,
care of the suffering, and publ cations set
ting forth their objects. In connection with
their other activities, they will run some
sort of business, partly, they say, to pay
the first costs Of the movement, and partly
to give an example of how commerce can be
carried on through Christian principles.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-12-20
Cruiser Iowa Leaves Panama
For Chile
It Is Rumored That South Amel
lean War Will Be Stopped

Especial cablegram to Boletin Mcrcantil
New York, Dec. 10th. : Advices
received from the Navy Department
at Washington state that the Cruiser
Iowa has left Panama and is bound
for Chilian waters, possibly to Val
paralso. Il is believed at Washing
ION that the Iowa will prevent if
possible the threatened war between
Chile aud Argentine Republic. AT
The Navy Department information
90 to the Iowa's intentions was re-
lsed.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-12-20

on the Plaza.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-12-20

An amusement enterprise under church
auspices has come to grief in Darlington,
Montgomery County, Ind. Some weeks ago
the ciergymen and active church members
Of that to,cn, worrying over the lack of in.
terest in religious matters on the part of
so many of their townspeople, while the
saloons and bowling alleys never lacked at.
tendance, decided upon worldly adjunct to
the cause Of morals Il was reasoned that
as those who went to the saloons to bowl
remained to drink, so those who came to
church pastime might remain to pray. 1t
was decided, therefore, to open tempsran. !.
CO bowling.alley. For time all went lap
PLY. Many VINO had been regular patrons
Of the saloon We're induced to attend the
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-12-20

The wide prevalence of smallpox has
made tie opportunity for the vendors of
nostrums. II is almost an axiom that a
few cents invested in al alleged remedy for
any or all diseases, aud many dollars in.
Vesssd ia printers ink, viii produce ample
retatHs Persons scho dose themselves are
innumegsols, and with tbs existing an.
tipathy for vaccination, a fertile field is
opsn for the vendors of preventiVes or
cures fer smallpox. Ooe of the numerous
preparations offered, acaich has had wide
advertisement, and which may appeal more
than others Of its Kind to the credulous, is
the cream of tartar prescription. This
reads: ''Plaos one ouncs of cream of tartar
in sixteen ounces of water and take table,
spoonful every day aud you may sleep
with smallpox patient with perfect im.
puuity. II every citizen would do this for
fifteen days there ''wonld be an end OF small.
pcx in any city," Tais has found much
favor in Boston, despite the protests CT
physicians. Cream of tartar, they say, is a
we'll known remedy for kidney troubles, and
may aid in purifying the blood, but it can
cot possibly have any direct effect on
smallrtI.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-12-20

Finely furnished house, the most desir-
able location in the city whose extra rooms
are paying the rent and family Iiving OK
pfgses, for sale on scCSant Of leaving the
efhntry, Address r. P. Q. Box 2O4
San Jpap' p
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-12-20

Order your Christmas oysters atIzsy's. 20
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1901-10-05

Love OF a man for himself never
grows less'-Chicago Daily News.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1901-10-05
The Grief of Mrs. Garfield.

Before the civil war G. w. Clark.
now a state senator from Kansas
City, and Captain W. F. Henry were
tudents in an Ohio academy 10 which
ArS' James A. Garfield was in
tructor in Latin, says the Star.
Senator Clark afterward served 10
Oardeld's regiment during a part Of
the war.
During the week, while President
mckinley was lowering between life
and death, Judge Clark and Captain
Henry were 10 Cleveland attending
the Grand Army encampment. Mrs.
1arheld's home was in the suburbs
ana She sent an invitation TO a few
OF her old pupils and members Of her
husbands regimeHO TO visit her. The
Two Kansas City men were included
an the invitation. AT the time IL
was extended the prospects for Pres
ident McKinley's recovery seemed to
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b. good, bat the day of the reception
was the day when the president ;
condition changed.
"We visited Mrs Ga Il ID, Judge
Clark said, land found her interest
ing and kindly as she had alwA,,
been, but she was living over ia hcr
mind the awful weeks when she, tor
sat by the bedside OF an aSSaSSinated
president. IL seemed so real To her
that it was simply wonderful, When
President Mckinley died Mrs, Gar
field broke down completely, She
has been i'll ever since aud is now
going TO California for her health
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1901-10-05

L. Gillen Lexington, No.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1901-10-05
A Texas WONDER.
HALL's GREAT DISCOVERY.

HHHH WHIT UIDOUTIhI,
One small bottle Of Hall's Great Dis.
covery cures all kidney and bladder
troubles, removes gravel, cures diabetes,
seminal emissions, weak and lame backs,
rheumatism and all irregularities OF the
kidneys and bladder in both men and
women, regulates bladder troubles in
children. II not sold by your druggist.
will be sent by mail on receipt OF 81. One
small bottle is two months treatment.
will cure any case above mentioned. DR..
e. w. Hall, sole manufacturer, st. Louis.
formerly Waco, Texas. Send for testi.
monials. Sold by Crenshaw Il Young,
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SYMPATHY FROM THE SOUTH.
Daughters of C~Ontederacy Send Letter
TO Mrs. Mckinley,

Ennis, Tex, Sept. 29.-The follow.
lng letter has been seut to Mrs. Nc
kinley at Canton, by Miss Kate Daff4n,
Ennis, Tex, state secretary of iht
Daughters of COnfederacy of Texas,
showing the feeling of that large asso,
citation of southern women in regard 10
the death of the president:
"Eunis, Tex.-My Dear Mrs. Nc
Klnley: The Daughters of Confedracy
OF Texas sympathlze deeply and low
lngly with you in the death of your
beloved husband, u noble president.
"Our entire state is bowed in deepest
sorrow, and all hearts feel keenly the
loss they have sustained. The express
slons of love and appreciation are
universal from confederate veterans
and Daughters of the C~onfederacy
throughout our dear southland.
she remembered the graves of our
blessed dead, and caused care and
attention TO be given them, and such
consideration We can never forget. We
loved him and do honor to bis memory.
tie has left upon us the impression of a
sterling son of God by bis f~aithfulness
ana implicit trust and obedience. Like
a beacon light burning through all the
night will be the memory of his per-
sonali.y. His loved ones gone on
before have already welcomed him into
eternal happiness-with us he has left
his beautiful life and loving charity.
1.-The God that he loved and served
will sustain you IN this, the darkest
hour of your life.
"May all that was blessed and good
and sweet in his life be caught up and
assimilated IN yours; and thus, tho
dead, he shall still speak, and bless you
with our earnest prayers for your
strength and endurance In this hour of
suffering. Lovingly,
KATE DAFFAN,
estate Secretary Texas Daughters
Confederacy."
Mrs. Carrie johnson, president for
Texas"
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Major Salmon's Amendments.

Major Harvey w. Salmon, who was
elected b~rigadier general commanding
the western brigade of the United Con-
federate Veterans of Missouri, has
made the following appointments is:
Col. VIM. F. Carter, asst adjt. gen.
eral.
Maj. John w. Halliburton, inspector
general.
Maj. Thos. P. Hoy, judge advocate.
Maj. Geo. P. Goss, commanding.
Maj. j. NJ. Allen, surgeon.
Capt. ]. j. Fulkerson, asst surgeon.
Capt. Henry NJ. Ramsay, aid de-
camp.
Capt. w. P. Gibson, aid decamp.
Capt. James C. Wallace, aid de-.
camp.
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The Glasgow Mlssourian is respon-
sible for the following: "John Golden,
who has been working at the quarry
below town, says that one day last
week while at his work he tackled a
big, perfectly solid appearing stone of
about a half a ton IN weight, and
started to break it. A blow of his
hammer broke off a large fragment.
disclosing a cavity in which reposed a
live full grown frog. John says he
called up Foreman McCarty to see the
curiosity and that the whole gang in.
spected the frog, after which John
lifted him out and he hoped away as
lively as though he had not been i'm.
Prisoned for untold centuries in a
grave"
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READ THIR.

St. Louis, Mo-, Feb. 20, 1901 have
used the Texas Wonder, Hall's Great Dis.
covery, in my family, and can recommend
1t to Others. MRS. GEORGE STERN,
Bill Olive Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-05
DIR. WILLIAM LESLIE
 EXPIRES IN HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville. July 4.-(Special.) )-Dr. William Leslie. one of the oldest physi- clans in North Alabama, died yester- day evening at his home in this city at the advanced age of 79 years. Dr. Leslie practiced medicine in Limestone County many years and was noted for his benevolence to the poor. His chill dren are Thos. Leslie of LaGrange, Ala. Robert Leslie of Limestone Coun- ty. Richard Leslie of Birmingham, Mrs. Jas. H. Beasley and Miss Mary Leslie of Huntsville. His wife survives him. The funeral was conducted from the residence in this city this afternoon at o'clock.
 The cases of Berry Wade. John Ja- mar and Emmet Drake. all charged with manslaughter. were continued in the County Court yesterday. John Couch was tried for burning the public bridge over Paint Rock river and was acquitted. The cases against his all legged accomplices, Van Walker and Jack Davis. were polle pressed.
 It Is reported that a deal will be closed within the next few weeks whereby syndicate of Eastern capi- talists will secure possession of several hundred acres of land at Brownsbore. ten miles west of here. upon which they will erect several industrial plants to be operated by water power developed by the Flint River. The alleged inten- tion of the syndicate IS to make Brownsboro an industrial town of some five thousand inhabitants. Options have been taken on all desirable lands along the river and corps of survey OTIS and engineers are ascertaining the cost of developing the power of the river.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-05
WARD WAS WANTED FOR
 KILLING WILL DARBY

Florence. July 3.-(Speeial )-Sheriff O. R. Hill received the following telegram yesterday morning:
 Ward killed in trying to make escape from me by jumping off train. Notify relatives and John Fl. Greeson, Sheriff of Wayne County, Tennessee. Am en route with remains to Florence"
 The telegram was sent from Stamps, Ark. and was signed by T. s. White, who Waco. Tex. at which point Nard was captured a few days ago.
 The crime for which he is wanted Is the killing of Will Darby last Christ mas in Wayne County, just across the Tennessee line. At the time. Nard sue ceeded in making his escape, despite the effort that was made to capture him. He made his way to Gatesville. Tex, and after getting settled there sent for his wife and family. Sheriff Hill shadowed their movements and having learned their few days later arrested Nard. Sheriff Hill got out requisition papers and brought Nard back and turned him over to the Wayne County, Tennessee, authorities and received the reward offered.
 A short while after being placed in the Waynesboro jail the prisoner made his escape and later turned up in Texas. Sheriff Hill having again located him. wired the sheriff at Waco. Tex, at which point he was arrested and 1t was en route from this last point that Nard made an attempt to gain his liberty at Stamps, Ark, by jumping from the train and met his death Nard. while wild daredevil fellow, had never caused much trouble up to the time of the killing.
 His remains were sent to his old home near the Tennessee line for interment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-05
WILL MCCORMICK DIES
 FROM REGENT ACCIDENT

Tuscaloosa, July 4.-(Special.) )-WiIl Mccormick. the Swear old son of w. T. Mccormick, who Fell from a high oak tree Tuesday afternoon and frac- tured his skull. died at noon today. The little fellow was hunting bird nests when he lost his balance and fell out of the tree to the ground, a distance of thirty or forty feet. His skull was badly fractured and no hope was en- tertained for him from the first.
 The summer law school at the Uni versity opened yesterday with a very fair attendance and promise of others in a few days. Judge w. S. Thoring- ton and Prof. Ormond Somerville, of the law faculty. have charge. of the school.
 The City Council met in regular monthly session last night and did not adjourn until midnight. Bonds amount ing to $2,500 were issued to Jeff Miller of Vance in payment of d consent judgment given him against the city as damages for the death of his wife who fell into a ravine here last fall and died from the effects of the in juries received. A prolonged discussion was held over the granting of a saloon license to two gentlemen from North poN. The license fee is $625, but ob- lection was made by a storekeeper next to the building which the Northport saloonist desired to occupy, so the council granted the license in case they will not rent the store next to the ob- jecting citizen or at least secure his consent before doing so. The right to erect a three-story addition of twenty five rooms and sample rooms to the MeLester Hotel was also granted. The policemen were given alternate leaves of absence of ten days each. The tax
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-05
KIDNEY AND BLADDER TROUBLES PROMPTLY CURED
A Sample Bottle Sent Free by Mail.

Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, the great kidney remedy, fulfills every wish in promptly curing kidney, bladder and uric acid troubles, rheumatism and pain in the back. It corrects inability to hold water and scalding pain in pass ing it, or bad effects following use of liquor. wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being com pelled to go often during the day and to get up many times during the night. Ire mild and the extraordinary effect of Swamp Root is soon realized. It stands the highest for it's wonderful cures of the most distressing cases.
 Swamp Root Is not recommended for everything, but if you have kidney, liver. bladder or uric acid troubles, you will find 1t just the remedy you need.
 If you need medicine you should have the best. Sold by druggists in fifty-cent and one-dollar sizes. You may have a sample bottle of this great kidney remedy. Swamp-Root, and d hook that tells all about it and it's great cures, both sent absolutely free bv mail. Address Dr. Kilmer & Co, Binghamton. N. Y. When writing, mention that you read this generous offer in the Montgomery Daily Adver- tiser.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-05
W. L. LEE CHOSEN AS
 MAYOR OF COLUMBIA

Columbia, July 3.-(Special)-The city election was held Monday and there be- ing no opposition to the ticket placed in the field by the white primary there was no excitement A surprisingly large vote was boiled and unanimously cast for " l.. Lee for Mayor, J. Y. Palmer, ". G. Peterson. J. F. Bowdon,. J. D. Mclean and w. L. Armstrong for Councilmen: and J. T. Baker for Marshal. all of whom succeed themselves except MT. Bowdon, who takes the place of J. N. Johnson. who declined reelection.
 The public, affairs of Columbia nave been in a more satisfactory condition dur ing the present administration than ever before in the history of the town. Inougn heavily loaded with bonded dept' aii obligations are promptly met ana the streets are in good condition.
 The business men are disposed 10 com plain at the present volume of trade and the fall outlook. but if the rains that have been falling in this territory con tinue until a good season is in the ground good corn crop is certain sStat ana aha high price of cotton last fall caused many men who had been working tur- pentine to go to the farm this year, hence that industry is short in this section.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-05
JUDGE sTARKE DIES
 AT HIS HOME IN TROY

Troy, July 4.-(Speciai)@At five min- utes past 8 o'clock this morning Judge R. w. Starke died st his residence on Walnut Street. this city.
 Judge Starke was a Virgfniau by birth, and was admitted to the prac- tice of lew at Richmond in that State when @ young man. He went as a vol unteer to the Mexican war and did valiant service for the United States In that contest. He settled in Alabama before the war between the States. and served for several years as Probate Judge of Coffee County. which office he resigned to serve in the Civil War. He held the office of Adjutant in the 18th Alabama Regiment. and at the battle of shiloh received severe wound in the neck. He was zealous memDer of the Baptist Church. and devout Christian. His long residence in this city and his having always occupied some public position made him quite landmark to this section of country. He was patriotic and public spirited and his life a mission of service to his country and people. He was 79 years Of age, and his upright life of honesty, integrity and Christian devotion so en- deared him to the people. that much sorrow is felt at his death. The County Criminal Court adjourned this morning when the news of his death was re- ceived.
 Judge Starke was Mason and will be buried tomorrow with Masonic hon. ors in the new cemetery of this city.
 The man who begrudges himself an oc- casional hearty laugh is the worst kind of miser.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-05
FOURTH CELEBRATED
 WITH ALL-DAY DANCE.

Eufaula, July 4.-(Special) )-Several hundred citizens enjoyed a celebration of the glorious Fourth in an all-day's dance at the Barbour bridge, two miles south of the city, today.
 A 3-year-old daughter of Mir and Mrs. N. Shelly died of scarlet fever Tuesday and was buried yesterday.
 The funeral of w. B. Powell. who was accidentally killed at Union Springs yesterday, was held from the family residence this morning and his remains were taken to his former home in Macon, Ga., for interment this morn ing.
 Everything is being gotten in readi- ness for the encampment next week. Water and lights have been provided, the band stand, mess hall and other buildings have been erected. and the tents are daily being put in position
 Miss Julia Daniel is suffering from a severe attack of typhoid fever.
 The first ripe watermelons of the sea- son were brought to the city yesterday and commanded fancy prices.
 At meeting of the City Council this week. the following city officers were elected for the ensuing year: E. B.. Young. Treasurer; pr. J. K. Battle. City Physician: c. B. Keller. Sexton; D. T. Sheehan. Street Overseer; J.. Cleghorn, Bridge Keeper; W. E. Brush. Superintendent Waterworks: H. H. Parker, Chief of Fire Depart ment: J. NJ. Jones, W. E. Hey and W. H. Snipes. policemen. A commit tee was appointed to take bids for some needed repairs and improvements on the Union Female College.
 Miss Martha Goode of Atlanta and Dr. A. M. Anderson of Ecquador were married at the home of the brides grandmother, Mrs. M. J. Kendall, Mon- day evening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-05
ST. CLAIR MEN MEET
JIM BROWNS CASE WAS UNDER
 DISCUSSION.
Indignation Expressed Over the Failure of the oficials to Re- turn the Rapist to
 That County.

Birmingham, July 4.-(SpeciaD-A special from Springville says that the indignation of the citizens Of St. Cialr county was expressed at mass meeting held at that place last evening oyer the failure of the officers to allow the ai- legged negro rapist, Jim Brown, to De taken back to that place for trial and the arraignment of Brown at Birming- ham and his preliminary trial in Jener- son county instead of St. Clair county was roundly condemned. i.
 A long set of resolutions were adapted after a number of speeches had been made by both white and colored .ctti- zens The resolutions adopted after reciting the circumstances of Browns crime which was a brutal assault upon a young lady of Spr1ngville, and tell of his capture, conclude by declaring that the people of St. Clair county are law abiding and law sustaining, that they deprecate any effort by few or many to trample under foot the laws of the land or the rights of individuals and that they hurl back with indigna- tion and disdain into the teeth of the individual or individuals the intima- tion that they are otherwise.
 They demand of those whose duty 1t is under the law to proceed at once to try under the forms of the law pro- vided the rapist, Jim Brown. and de clare that if a trial by law is speedily provided in his case at Ashville. in St. Clair county and not elsewhere. that they pledge themselves that the law shall take its course and that the peo- pie will be satisfied.
 The resolutions finally denounce "the effort of the high officials who engaged to outlaw and outrage twenty thousand men. women and children composing the population of St. Clair county, striking down at one revolutionary blow all the rights guaranteed them as individuals and as a county to have and exercise local self government in a farce called a preliminary trial of Jim Brown before tribunal without jurisdiction" -
 Copies of the resolution have been sent to Governor Jelks and the Judge and Solicitors of the Seventh Judicial Circuit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-05
GRAND BARBECUE ON FOURTH AT CLANToN,

Cianton,, July 4.-(SpeciaD--Clantor celebrated the Fourth today in g very liberal way, preparing barpecuei with plenty of bread and pickles. Tor all corners. Everybody was invited to come and enjoy the day, with the as- surance that there would be plenty of wholesome food for all, and the prom- ise was liberally kept. About 4.OOO per sons came and there was plenty for all and to spare. The Thorsby silver cornet band furnished music and the committees arranged amusements for all.
 At Il o'clock Hon. Tom Hefiin was introduced and made an able and pat riotic address free from any allusion that could possibly be called partisan. The speech was listened to with in terest and was freely applauded.
 The day passed off pleasantly. It was remarkable how little drinking there was-less than on former occa- sions of like character for many years
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-05

rate remains the same as last year.
 The zth of July was observed here with a big picnic given at Riverview Park by the volunteer fire department of the city. All of the stores closed at o'clock and a vast crowd attended the picnic. Interesting contests were held and a number of valuable prizes given.
 Two marriages were celebrated here yesterday. In the morning MT. l.. D. Sanders, Superintendent of the San ders Cotton Mill and Miss Bettie Her rington were wed and at night Mir. W. M. Bolton and Miss Blanche Welchel were united in matrimonial bonds.
 The Warrior Guards will leave to- morrow night for Eufaula under Cap- tain w. A. Collier; forty or fifty men will 20.