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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
HUMBERTS IN PARIS CITY HALE AGLEEP WHEN THE PRISONERS ARRIVED. They Were Quickly Placed in Jail and There Were No Disorderly
 scenes-Ths Government
 as in Earnest.

Paris. Dec. e,-The members of the Huma,ert family, recently arrested ir Madrid in connection with the great safe frauds in this city, arrived at Orleans railroad station here at 7:&O o'clock this morning.
 There was no demonstration. The pris- oners were conducted to prison The ar rival of the fugitives was devoid of sem sational incidents, as the French pohoe had chosen an hour for their return here when Parts was only hah awake.The crowd at the railroad station was com paratively small, but a large force Of police and soldiers. mounted and on foot. were drawn up.
 Mime. Humbert was dressed in black ana was yelled, but she was speedily recog- nized by the people. The young daugh- ter, Eva, was the most pathetic Looking of the women. Mime. Humbert was foi- lowed by her sister, Marie, who odd not show the braVado she exhibited at Mad rid, but was pale and appeared disconso- late. Frederick, Mime. Humbert's hus- hand. looked completely broken down. D'Aurtgnac and his wife maintained the calm, defiant attitude they had shown throughout. M d'Aurignac still wore a Spanish beard which had served him as disguise.
 The.party entered the carriages in walt ing. Police surrounded the vehicles, which were driven at a rattling pace to the Contierrie, where a minute preparation had been made to receive the fugttives.
 All classes of society are equally inter ested In this case, as the Humberts were known everywhere.
 Crowds from all parts of the city were ready to assemble at the station and give the prisoners a dIsorderly reception, but the Secretary of Police baffled the plans of the mobs and permitted the Humberts to be landed silently and swiftly inside the gray walls of the prison.
 The public had doubted the sincerity Of the government in ever bringing back the flIgitives, owing to the political scandals sure to follow. but the arrival of the pris- oners Is now generally accepted as show ing the purpose of the authorities to spare no efforts to push the prosecution and punishment of the accused. The plans at present are not announced
 Owing to the belief of the authorities that Eva Humbert was an innocent vic tim of her mothers observations, they proposed to entrust her to the custody of her grandmother. Mime. Gustave Hum bert. widow of the former Minister of Justice in the DeFreycinet Cabinet, but Mile. Eva positively declined the propo- sal. declaring her purpose to remain with her mother in prison The attitude of the girl excites universal sympathy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
pecisions as to Intunctions.

Kansas City, Dec. 29,-Judge John F.
 Phillips in the United States District Court here, today held that foreign corporation has right to sue in the Federal Court for an injunction. The Re- tail Clerks Union and the Tailors' Un- ion had declared boycott against the Schull X Jelly Furnishing Goods Com pany because that firm kept It's store open after 6 o'clock and caused pickets to patrol the sidewalk in front of It's place of business The firm, unable to secure an injunction in the State courts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30

of Chamberlain, Harrington and kindt. The action was brought in assumpsit Tor $2.OOo. The suit according to Mir, Heard Is for the alleged violation of a contract to present the Mascagni opera company under the Chamberlain. Harrington ana Kindt firm at Burlington, Muscaune' Davenport and Keokuk, Iowa, and Peoria and Rock Island, III. The company was scheduled to appear at these places. out on account of hte illness of the composer the performances were not given. The suit is directed against Richard Heard, doing business as the Mascagni Opera Company"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
The Cuban End

Havana, Dec. 29.-After a long confer ence between President Palma. the mem- oers Of the cabinet and leading Senators, 1t has been decided not to call an extra session of the Senate to discuss the re- ctprocity treaty with the United States. President Palma Is anxious to bring the discussion of this measure to an im- mediate conclusion and has urged the Senate to resume it's session January 9th instead of waiting until January F. Sena- tor Capote. chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, said 1t was impos- sible to resume before the 18th as the committee would not be ready to report on the 9th
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
Ended in Failure.

Vienna. Dec. 29.-The meetings which have been held here during the past week between Austrian and Hungarian minis ters in an endeavor to compromise the question of the Ausgleich, or the arrange nent between Austria and Hungary con- corning governmental expenditures, have ended in failure. Unless the Emperor succeeds in compelling pr. won Koerber, the Austrian and Solomon de Szell, the Hungarian premier, to agree tomorrow. it Is expected that both Premiers will re- sign
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
HERMAN RESIGNS.
Relations With Hitchcock Strained
 to Breaking Point.

Washington, Dec. 29.-Bingar Herr. mann Commissioner of the General Lanc Office. has resigned at the request o' the Secretary of the Interior ana wiii DC succeeded by William A. Richards. AS sistant Commissioner of the Land once
 Commissioner Hermann said this after noon that, the, change will be operanve February 1.
 The relations between Secretary Hfoch- cock and Commissioner Hermann nave been strained for a long time.
 Charges have been preferred against Harry King. chief, and Fred P. Metzer, assistant chief of the draughtsmen's d. vision of the government land office. The former is charged with neglect of duty and the latter with mismanagement and unsatisfactory administration of his du- ties. They have until tomorrow to sub- init their answer to the charges. Mir. Metzger was once chief clerk of the gen. erai land ofice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
 MANoUvREs IN THE EAST.
The Philippine Fleet Seizes Fortifica-
 tion on Shore.

Manila, Dec. 29.-The naval manouvres have begun with the retreat of the fleet in subig bay and the seizure of fortih- cation on shore to serve as naval base. The fleet entered the bay by the west channel which was then mined by the bat tleship Kentucky, the flagship, in 55 minutes. Meanwhile the transport Zafiro had landed 200 marines on Grand Island, at the entrance of the bay The marines laid 400 yards of railroad approaching the heights where three batteries and camp were established. The tug Wampatuck mined the inner channel.
 The United States steamship Rainbow, carrying Rear Admiral Frank Wildes who has been ordered to Hong 'hong' parted from the fleet last Friday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
Elocutionists MAet

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 2s.-A three days convention of the Southern Association of Elocutionists began here today, being called to order by Mrs. William Colvin Chiffon of Oxford, Miss, President of the Association. An address of welcome was delivered tonight by John Temple Graves Papers upon elocutionary subjects were read by L. P. Hills, and Miss Rortense Lufsky of Tennessee. The meetings of the Association during the remaining two days of the convention will be open to the public and will consist largely of readings and recitations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
Hnl1ehen in Washington.

washington. Dec. 29.-Dr. von Holleben. tba German Ambassador, who has been [, New York for some weeks past on husiness mission. called at the State De- nartment today and talked with Secretary Hav on the Venezuelan situation The Ambassador was unable to throw addi- .InaaI Night on the subject, having re- sa,,,od no dispatches from Berlin. Indeed. Sa desIred to inform himself more mi nute1v in regard to the negotiations that have occurred in his absence. The Am hsssador will remain in Washington for The remainder of the winter and will as- s,rne charge of the negotiations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
TO CoLoNIZE BoERS.
Pearson Has Scheme to Bring
 Rurghers to America.

Pearson Has Scneme 10 brlng
 Burghers to America.
 Laredo, Tex, Dec. 29-A Monterey spe- cial says: General Samuel Pearson, the Beor commander who became famous du- ring the war between the Boers and the English by appearing at New Orleans and strenuously opposing the sale of mules to English agents, is in Monterey as the agent of thousands of his countrymen who propose to establish colonies either in Southwestern Texas or Northern Mex leo.
 He is now locating route over which he will conduct commission of Boers who are expected to arrive in New Or leans Jan. Is. The Boers will travel in a private car. first through Texas, accord ing to General Pearson, over the South ern Pacific lines. It is probable that the entrance into Mexico will be made over the International to Monterey. From here they will go to Tampico. The com mission that General Pearson will lead has no connection with the colonization project of General Sryman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
Excursion to New Orleans,

Kansas City, Dec. 2s.-Four hundred delegates to the National Live Stock Convention, which will meet in Kansas City beginning January 1S and their wives. will. it Is expected. compose an excursion to New Orleans, which will leave this city in a special train over the Frisco System on January IT, One day. Sunday. will be spent in Memphis From there the trip South will be over the Ini- nois Central Railroad.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
Cnmhes Sees President.

Washington, Dec. 29.-Hon. Leslie Combes of Kentucky, recently appointed Tinted States Minister to Guatemala in succession to Godfrey Hunter, had an interview with the President today. Min ister Combes expects to leave within few days for Qua temala-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
Contract for New 0un.

Washington, Dec. 29.-The award of contract for a rapid fire six Inch type gun was made today to the trustees of the Brown Segmental Wire Tube Gun by the chief of ordnance of the army un- der an allotment of sA.00o provided by 4AA 2AAxd of Ordnance and Fortie~~AA---S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
suain Rushes Soldiers.

Madrid, Dec. 29.-The Spanish Govern ment is preparing for .eventualities in Morocco. and has order troops at Mall aga. Cadiz and Algiers to be held in read mess to promptly reinforce the garrison at Ceuta and Melilla. Morocco. should the situation require 1t. A Spanish cruiser has been ordered to Tangier.
 According to dispatches received here from Tangier. the rebels charged the troops of the Sultan of Morocco at the gates of Fez.
 It is reported that the Europeans are preparing to leave Fes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
Wreck on the Santa Fs.

San Bernandino. Cal. Dec. 2s.-The Santa Fe overland train ran into freight locomotive today at Siam. killing Engi- neer C. Hayward and injuring Fireman A Arkills. NJ. l.. Shackelford, fireman on the passenger locomotive, was bruised about the body. Engineer Gray of the overland. escaped by jumping. None of the passengers was injured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
MURPHY & co. SELL OUT.
A. B. Baxter 6 Company Purchase
 Brokerage Business.

Brokerage Business.
 Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 29.-Murphy X O. brokers whose general offices are in this citv have sold out their entire business to A. B. Baxter & Go. of New fors and Pittsburg. the sale to take enec' January 1. The property transferred in the dea, consists in a lease of telegraph wires ana about sixty offices throughout the South, East and West. MT Murphy states that the firm of A. B. Baxter & Co. has been in the brokerage business for many years and has ample experience and capital. Murphy & Go. operated one of the larg- est private telegraph systems in the coun- try, there being about 1000 miles in their control
 The price paid for the brokerage prop erty was not stated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30

the engagement of ships, 1t was added. have been going on for a fortnight and are expected to continue for several weeks. Forty steamers have already been chartered. The same authority says the coal purchases are the result of an ''un- expected hitch in the coal strike arbitra- tion In the United States"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
wo prine Coal from Wales.

London. Dec. 29.-It was said on good .rthority ir Liverpool today that con- tracts had been made for 100000 tons of coal for shipment from English, Scotch and welch ports to Eastern ports Of the United statSs. The purchase of coal and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
Shot Sweetheart and Killed Himself

Washington, Ga. Dec. 29.-Chick Har- ris, a married man aged 36. last night shot and slightly wounded Sallle Ed monds. a girl of IS. and then inflicted a mortal wound upon himself. Harris died today. He was infatuated with Miss Edmonds, and had attempted to induce her to slope with him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
Masoagni,s Manager Sued.

Chicago. Dec. PA spit was brought today in the circuit court against Richard Heard. formerly manager of Signor Pietro Mascagni, by F. W. Chamberlain, Samuel Harrington and Charles kindt of the firm
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
Missionaries are Fleeing.

London. Dec. 2o.--A dispatch from Tam sder. dated yesterday, received in London today. gives notice of the departure of the English women missionaries at Fez and Tetuan for the coast No mention is made of the departure of the Americans. several of whom were stationed at Fez and MoQuinez, nor of the departure of the English male missionaries.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30

incorporated under the laws of Colorado and applied to the Federal Court as for eign corporation. The unions filed plea setting up that the court had no juris- diction and that the firm was not bona fide corporatio
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
Fnraatru Association.

Washington. Dec. 29.-The twenty-hrst annual meeting of the American Forestry Association will be held here December 2.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
Christians afe Safe.

London, Dec. so.-A dispatch to The Times from Tangier dated December 20. says a courier from Fez reports the Christians there to be safe. The mis- sionary women are in the British consul late.
 The attack on the camp occurred at night. It is reported that 2.0oo of the sultans troops were killed. An absurd rumor is current continues the cores pondent, that the French are supporting the rebels. As matter of fact the anti- Christian movement is more dangerous to the French than anybody else as 1t threatens them In Algeria Tangier is tranquil
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
Rrittsh shtps Sail.

vaileta, Island of Malta, Dec. 2s.-H. M. s. Bacchants. the flagship of Admiral Walker. together with the British battel- ships Canopus and Victorious and the cruiser Diana, have left here for Gibraltar it is believed, in connection with the Moroccan situation. The battleship Im- placable will follow the other warships shortly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
SULTAN AT BAY.
Morocco's Ruler Shuts Himself in
 His Castle.

Tangier, Morocco, Dec. 2e.--The Sultan of Morocco is said to have retired to the palace at Fez with all his available ar tillery and ammunition. and to have strongly barricaded himself in conse- Quence of a thReateAs& attack on the part or ahe rebels.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-03

Will Set an innocent Man Free,
After MANY Years.

Columbus, O., Jan. 3.-Yesterday
papers brought good news to Thomas
Carter, who is serving 20 years from
Hamilton county for manslaughter,
and upon this news he will base an
application for pardon. Dispatches
from Pittsburg state that Walter
Wragg, who committed suicide in Pitts
burg on New Years day, confessed
just before his death that he was gull
ty of the crime for which Carter is
serving.
Carter was received at the peniten-
tiary Dec. %, 1896, for the killing of
one HITLER, a Cincinnati saloonkeep-
er. Hitzler's saloon was entered in
July, 1896 by two masked men and
the proprietor was killed after an at
tempt had been made to rob him. The
only witness of the shooting was Hitz-
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-03

"the Wood King" was knocked down
and seriously injured by James Davis,
an irate relative, late last night.
The trouble occurred over the fiat
iron" strip of land which has become
famous for its oil production. Mrs.
Cobb, sister of General Davis, claim
ed not to have quit-claimed the land
but a deed on file shows that she did
and she accused her brother of for
gerry. Trouble followed and resulted
in the assault, which will probably
get into the courts.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-03
REMARKABLE CURE OF GROUP.
ALittle Boys Life Saved.

have few words to say regarding
Chamberlain Cough Remedy. 1t
saved my little boys, life and | feel
that | cannot praise it enough. l
bought a bottle of it from A. E.
Steere, of Goodwin, S. D., and when
got home with it the poor baby could
hardly breathe. l gave the medicine
as directed every ten minutes until
he threw up" and then ] thought sure
he was going TO choke to death. We
had to pull the phlegm out of his
mouth in great long strings. am
positive that If / had not got that
bottle of cough medicine. my boy
would not be on earth today.--Joel
Demont, lnwood. Iowa For sale by
all druggists. Z. Steinbacher & Co.,
wholesale druggists.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-03
DIsROBED
And Took a Bath h the Wklglha
Room.

Altoona, Pa, Jan 3>SAfiks E3sie
Beaver, comaly ysuns woman of the
city, returned yesterday from a visit
to Philadelphia in a strangely excited
state Of mind. Some OF her friends
insist that she is demented. She ere
ated a sensation at the BeIlwood rail-
road station about noon. Entering the
ladies' waiting room she drew the
blinds, disrobed and proceeded to take
a bath, after having placed the water
cooler on the floor. The employees of
the station ventured nothing more
than an occasional peep. but when
Policeman Bratten came along ne
forced the door, entered the room. as
sisted the young woman to reattire
herself and persuaded her to so to po-
lice headquarters.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-03
Child Worth Millions.

my child is worth millions to me-"
says Mrs. Mary Bird, Of Harrisburg,
Pa, yet I would have lost her by
Group had I not purchased bottle
of One Minute Cough Cure" One
Minute Cough Cure Is sure cure for
coughs, Group and throat and lung
troubles. An absolutely safe cough
cure which acts Immediately. The
youngest child can take it with entire
safety The little ones like the taste
and remember how often it helped
them. Every family should have a
bottle of One Minute Cough Cure
handy. At this season especially it
may be needed suddenly a..
William Warner. Gem Pharmacy, lis
S. Howard st.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-03
Children Especially Liable.

Burns, bruises and cuts are extreme
ly painful and II neglected often re-
suit In blood poisoning, Children are
especially liable to such mishaps, be-
cause not so careful. As remedy
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is un-
equalled. Draws out the fire, stops
the pain, soon heals the wound. Be-
ware of counterfeits. Sure cure for
piles. de Wits Witch Hazel Salve
cured my baby of eczema after two
physicians gave her up" writes James
Mock, N. Webster, Ind. "The sores
were SO bad she soiled two to Ave
dresses day" i5.N
VIM. Warner, Gem Pharmacy. III
So Howard IT.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-03

When he had invited Mrs. Potter
to recite in his church last July, the
Vicar of Gorleston found himself the
most talked-of man in England, and
much of the talk was uncomplimen-
tary.
But he did not care, and Mrs. Potter
AS she did this second time-appear-
ed in the chancel gowned in white,
wearing a large white Gainsborough
hat
Mrs. Brown Potter, speaking Of re
citing in the church, said: Surely
the most puritanical person can scares-
ly find fault with an actress for recit-
ing in church to congregation large
ly composed of simple minded fisher
folk.
After all the priests were the fxst
actors. The early Christian drama ac-
tuauy had its source In the liturgy of
the church.
THE fuss is made merely because
1 am an actress. What rubhishi I
am a woman, and women have a kgha
in church wor1A"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-03
SHE AND WORRY
Are Strangers, and Her Age |,
lOA Years.

Pittsburg, Pa, Jan. 3.-Mrs. Mary A..
Johnston, nee Adams, who is cou-
sin Of John Quincy Adams, celebrated
her one hundred and fourth birthday
at the home Of her son.in-law, William
e.. Foster. in Highland ave. She was
born near Baltimore in May. 1893, but
lived for many years in Covington,
Ky. Her husband died there of chol-
era, over 30 years ago. Her health
is good, but her sight weak. She says
she has lived long because she never
worried.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-03
A Profitable Investmt mt.

~ was troubled for about seven
years with my stomach and In bed
half my time" says u. Demick, SOM
erville, Ind. II spent about $1,000
and never could get anything to help
me until tried Dyspepsia
Cure. have taken bottles and
am entirely WELL" " Cont live by
what you eat, but by what you d.
gest and assimilate. If your stomach
doesn't digest your food you. are real
.ly starving. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
does the stomach's work by digesting
the food. You don't have to diet. Eat
all you want. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
cures all stomach troubles.
william Warner. Gem Pharmacy. lis
Is. Howard st.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-03
BEvERIDGE
Summoned TO Bedside Of Sister,
Who Is III.

Peoria, ILL.,, Jan. 3.-Senator Albert
j. Beveridge of Indiana, is here, hav-
ing been summoned with other men,
bers of his family to tire bedside of his
sister, Mrs Edwin ". Brown who is
critically i'll. Mrs. Brown was taken
suddenly III last Friday and pneumonia
developed rapidly.
She has steadily failed since and a
consultation Of physicians was held.
Last night she was very low, anu
the members Of the family are unable
to predict the outcome, Her husband
is travelling salesman. and his moth
er resides with them.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-03
VICIOUS
Assault on a Fellow
Prisoner.
Convict Henderson Given a Dose
Of the Water Cure.
Especial Correspondence.y

Especial Correspondence
Columbus, O., Jan. 3.-William Hen
derson, a Stark county convict, as
saulted Charles Thompson, who is
serving a term from Franklin county,
at the penitentiary yesterday, and as
a result he was taken in hand by the
officials. He was padded. given a
dose of the water treatment and re-
duced to the third grade. The as
sault took place in Reynolds foundry.
Henderson is serving eight years for
burglary, and upon expiration Of this
term on July IS, 1904, he will COM
mence a life term for second degree
murder. Henderson was convicted Of
Implication in the killing of John
Hartong at Greentown, on the Stark
and Summit county line.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-03

Butter, creamery, per 10. 2Sc.
Potatoes, per bu., SOC to S5c.
RETAIL PRICES.
Eggs, strictly fresh, per doz, 30.
Chickens, dressed, per h., 10 to 1914
Butter, creamery, per ID, 32c.
Potatoes, 30c PIX.
(Thesa prices furnished daily by
Armour & Co.
Sugar cured hams, 10&.
Skinned hams, liz.
California hams, 8 to SIC.
Bacon, 101a to II.
Dried beef. lie to 14c.
Simon pure lard, in tierces. 11A.
Country kettle lard, in tierces, 101a
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-03

ler's wife, who was not able positive
ly to identiry Carter at the trial, and
the prisoner was convicted on circum-
stantial evidence. He mas always main
tanned his innocence and his story CO.
incides in the main with that of the
suicide.
At present he is one OF the teachers
in the night school at the penitentiary.