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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-09

bottle of Prickly Ash Bittsrs kept in
the house and used occasionally means
good health to the whole household.
-adv-su- wed-fri.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-09

Sunday School Teacher Ceiling of the
deluge)-And then it rained for forty
days and forty nights Johnny-Were the
farmers satisfied then, sir?-Tit- Bits
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-09
Queer.

Detroit Free Press.
Hes a queer cuss."
Yes: just now he. was saying that
nothing was certain in this world but
the uncertainty of things and you couldn't
bank on that"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-09
PE-RU.NA

letter from 1927 Street E. Wash
D. c. write
earnestly Peruna excellent tonic It's
firmly established by my friends
by of
qualit Isaac Sharp
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-09

Almost daily the London newspapers chron-
icle the capture Of a royal sturgeon
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-10-11
OUR PENSION SYSTEM.
Comm La sdoner Ware Presents Hls
Annual Report-Nearly 1,OOO,-
900 Names ON List.

Washington, Sept. 29.-The annual
report of the commissioner of pen
sions, Eugene +. Ware, shows that the
number of names on the pension rolls
still is under the million mark, despite
a net gain of 5,732 pensioners since
1898. The total enrolment July l.,
last, was 999,446, against 997,735 last
year. The total comprises 73S,S09
soldiers and 260,637 widows and de-
pendents. The aggregate includes
4,605 pensioners outside the United
States.
The number of death notices of old
soldiers, not now in service, received
by the bureau during the year was
50,12S, but only 27.043 of them were
pensioners. The report says that the
death rate among the pensioners for
the coming year will be about 10000,
and the losses to the rolls from other
causes will be about 5000.
The total amount paid for pensions
during the fiscal year was 1887 ,5o4,-
26S, and the yearly cost of operating
and maintaining the bureau and the
pensions proper, aggregates $780,
500. The pension system. says the
report, since the beginning of the gov
eminent has cost $4,000, 509,O19 exclu-
sive of the establishment of the sol
diers' homes. The pension disburse-
ments by the United States from July
1, 1870, to June 80, 1865, were $96,445,-
414
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-10-11
LATER

The coal strike conference in Wash
ington between President Roosevelt,
anthracite road presidents and John
Mitchell, united mine workers presi-
dent, failed because operators refused
to arbitrate, except with miners in
dividually; Mitchell's offer to accept
arbitration by President Roosevelt
and committee appointed by president
rejected by operators, who demanded
troops To enable reopening of mines;
President Roseveit's action now un-
certain.
Crazed by jealousy Policeman Luther
McNear killed his wife and committed
suicide at Springfield. Ill.
There were 1874 business failures in
the United States during the week
ended on the Sd, against 207 the same
week in 1901.
John Whitaker died at Eugene,
Ore, aged SO years. He was the first
governor of the state.
Fred and Charles johnson, 20 and
81 years respectively, and sons of one
of the hest known residents of Wood
vile. IND, were asphyxiated by gas.
Weekly reviews of trade report
lcontinued satisfactory conditions and
bright outlook, particularly in the
west.
Massachusetts republicans nomi-
mated Lieut.. Gov. John l.. Bates for
governor, pledged the state to Pres
ident Roosevelt's denomination, and
indorsed the presidents Cuban, trust
and tariff policies.
In an elevator accident at n shoe
factory in Lynn, Mass, two persons
were killed and II others injured,
some fatally.
Leading men of all classes every
where express regret at the failure
of the conference i'm Washington and
many advocate government receiver
ship for coal properties.
Two hundred persons were injured,
some seriously, by the collapse of
seats in II show tent ut Marysville,
Mo.
At the meeting in Chicago J. Hamp-
ton Moore, city treasurer of Phila-
dclphia, was elected president of the
National League of Republican Clubs.
Gen. Bella NJ. Hughes, one of the
most noted characters in the history
of the west, died at his home i'm DEN
YER.
The exchanges at the leading clear
ing houses in the United States dur
ing the seven days ended on the Sd
aggregated s2,715,3lo,slO. The in
crease. compared with the CORE
spending week of last year, was 267.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-10-11

The Cunard steamship line will re-
ceive $751000 annual subsidy from
the British government and stay out
of the Morgan trust.
All but one stronghold of the Maciu
Moros on Mindanao in the Philippines
are reported destroyed by Capt. Per-
shing. of the Fifteenth cavalry.
Colombia and Nicaragua are said to
be on the verge of war.
Since July IS there have been 36,65s
cases of cholera in Egypt and 30,oss
deaths.
The new Panama Canal company has
been qualified to transfer the property
to the United States.
Gen. Chaffee and Vice Gov. Wright,
of the Philippines, sailed from Manila
for San Francisco.
The coercion policy Of the British
government against the nationalist
party has resulted in the imprison-
ment of IA members of the Irish
|. parliamentary organization.
Canada is said to be entering into
offensive and defensive commercial
treaties with European countries
against the United States.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-10-11
FOREIGN.

Twelve hundred public schools have
been opened over the entire island of
Porto Rico.
Emile lola, the great French novel
list, was found dead in his apartments
in Paris, where investigation shows
that his demise was due to asphyxia-
ton by gas from defective stove.
Minister Brown sent an urgent re-
quest to Washington for warships,
fearing that the Venezuelan govern
ment will cut off all cable lines.
A tidal wave drowned 500 persons in
the Odawara district in Japan.
Garcia Monies, secretary of finance.
reported the Cuban budget to be $14,-
O00,00
King Victor Emmanuel has sent
$4,000 for the relief of the families
of the victims of the recent storms in
Sicily.
The pope calls on the clergy in tho
Philippines to aid the authorities in
restoring order.
1t Is said that the dowager queen Of
Spain, Maria Christina, has been mar
ried to her master of horse, Count Es-
cosura.
An autopsy on the remains Of
Emile lola shows that the great
novelist died in Paris fSom asphyxia-
tion caused by carbonic oxide fumes.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-10-11
MINOR NEWS ITEMS.

High meat prices in Germany may
compel repeal of the laws against i'm
portations.
Marconi says he has solved the prob
lem of sending wireless messages over
n distance of more than 1900 miles.
Exorbitant coal freights charged by
eastern railroads are likely to be i'm
vestigated by the interstate commerce
commission.
Government ownership of coal mines
and railroads was demanded at New
York mass meeting attended by
10000 persons.
Discomfort among burghers in South
lack of method in work of reconstruc-
ton by the British.
Cuba is over S1,000,000 richer than
the new republic was supposed to be
when Gen. Wood turned over the reins
of government to President Palma.
The London Daily Chronicle gives
currency to a rumor that a movement
is on foot to make President Roosevelt
colonel in British line regiment.
The American Christian convention,
the national meeting of the Christian
church. inaugurated in 1919 and held
annually since, will take place at Nor
folk, Va, this year.
Jealousies between European pow
ers prevent action on Hays note, and
Roumania will not institute perma-
nent reforms unless the nations unite
in armed Intervention.
A patent has been secured in Lon
don covering a novel engine for marine
propulsion which John Wills, the in
ventor, asserts will reduce the cross
ing of the Atlantic to three days
journey.
District Attorney Jerome. of New
York, in an address at settlement
house opening blamed labor unions for
keeping nonunion men from work.
Capital, IL aroused, he declared, will
crush labor.
Attorney General Sheets, of Ohio,
has begun proceedings to prevent the
American Farm company from doing
business in that state on the ground
that IL intends to monopolize the agri-
cultural interests of the state.
Election returns show that the sup
Elemental Indian treaty has been rati-
fed by the Chiclasaw nation, in In
dian Territory, by substantial ma
jority. The purpose of the treaty II
Ito terminate the tribal government.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-10-11
WANTS MORE MONEY.
Estimates of Postmaster General for
Next Fiscal Year Exceed Those
of Present Year.

Washington, Oct. 1.-The esti-
mates of the postmaster general OF
the appropriations required for all
the postmasters in the United States
during the next fiscal year aggre-
gate $46,025,220, an increase of 3d.
614,7OO over the appropriations made
for the current year.
The estimates for the regular free
delivery postal service, which is sep
arate from the rural free delivery
and which constitutes the postal
service in the cities and large towns
of the United States, aggregate $21,-
32s.3O0, an increase of S1,S22,s50
Washington. Oct. 1.-The estimates
of appropriations required for the de-
partment of agriculture for the next
fiscal year, as completed by Secretary
Wilson, aggregate almost $5,00o,00o.
The appropriations for the current
year amounted to $4,503,960.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-10-11
A CHARITY FIB.
Th~ Young Idea Was to Set the Sem
sitIve Person Perfectly at Ease
About His Nose.

Notwithstanding the man knew how ne
had come by his red nose, he was extremely
sensitive about it, and any reference to 1t
was resented promptly and with emphasis.
One day he was calling on some ladies when
the small boy of the family was present. Inc
youngster was strangely attracted by the
radiant nose, and kept watch on it from the
moment the visitor entered the room until
he had chance to speak to his mother, re-
lates the New York Herald.
SIS it wrong to tell story, mammal ne
asked SO that everybody could hear.
"Of course it is" she replied, with proper
degree of horror.
"But isn't it right to tell one just some
timesH he persisted.
"Well," she hesitated, possibly ii one Is
told to spare the feelings Of some person it
might be excused"
7And why does my little man ask such
question:" inquired the gentleman very
coaxingly.
Because" responded the boy, II wanted
TO say your nose wasn't bit red, If some.
body else wasn't going to say it pretty soon"
Later when the culprit was going to pun
ishment he asked his mother If she wouldn' 7
have licked him just the same If ne had
told the truth.
Moral-Don't monkey with morals.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-10-11
A SUPERVISORS STORY.

Lockport, N. Y, Oct. 6th.-Mr.
George p. Penfold, Supervisor for the
First ward of the city Of Lockport, has
written the following letter for pub
lication to the newspapers:
ut gives me great pleasure to rec
ommend Dodd's Kidney Pills as cure
for Kidney Trouble.
my kidneys troubled me more or
less for years and treatment by local
physicians only gave me partial and
temporary relief.
"An old friend, knowing my trouble,
advised me to try Dodd's Kidney Pills
telling me at the same time how much
they had helped him.
81 used altogether six boxes and
found permanent cure.
This was two years ago, and have
not since been troubled in any way
with pains in the back or any of the
many other distressing difficulties aris-
ing from diseased Kidneys"
tSigned) George p. Penfold,
307 Church ST., Lockport. N. Y.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-10-11
Chicago d Alton InauEursfe Novelty
Between Chicago and
Kanans CITY

A grill room chair car has been introduced
into service by the Chicago L. Alton between
Chicago and Kansas City. In the fore part
OF the car is a small kitchen connected with a
little room 10 by feet. The grill room is
fitted after the style of small American
dining-room. Other rooms will be finished
after the English and German styles The
grill rooms OF the cars put in service are
finished throughout in mahogany, with
small, well-stocked and ornamented side
board and round table at which six people
can be seated. The kitchen is isolated and
the diners are in close touch at all times
with the steward-cook. The decorations are
elaborate. The tableware, including the
china, is made to correspond with the gen
eral decoration, whether American, English
or German, as the case may be. This innova-
tion adds to the enjoyment of travelling, as
a meal consisting of anything from sand.
wich to champagne supper can be ordered
at any hour of the day or evening.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-10-11
Personal AND POLITICAL.

Gen. r. A. Alger, former secretary
Of war, has accepted Gov. Bliss tender
of the nd interim appointment as Uni
ted States senator from Michigan.
The Ohio democrats have nominated
Thomas Bentham for congress in the
First district and Harry C. Bush in the
Second.
The Michigan democratic state GEN.
trail committee has named L. T. Durand.
of Saginaw, as candidate for governor,
his brother having declined on account
of illness.
Mrs. Elizabeth Lane, one of Iowa's
oldest pioneers, died at Trenton, aged
one month less than 100 years.
Gov. La Toilette in a speech in Mil
waukee opening the republican cam
paign in Wisconsin declared the an
thracite trust has robbed consumers
of $500, 100000 in overcharges.
Joseph NJ. Terrill (dem.) has been
elected governor of Georgia without
opposition.
The New York democratic state con-
vention at Saratoga nominated Bird
S. Coler, of Brooklyn, for governor,
urged the confscation of coal mines to
end the strike, and trust control and
tariff for revenue only.
Rear Admiral James +. Jouett, re-
tired, an officer with a distinguished
career, died at Sandy Spring, Nd, aged
"a years.
Rhode Island democrats have NOM
mated DR.. L. F. c. Garvin for governor.
The Vermont legislature has elected
Gen. John c. Mccullough (Rep) gov
ernor. He received plurality but not
majority of the votes cast at the re-
cent election.
Frank Jones, millionaire brewer and
democratic congressman from 1875 to
1870, died at Portsmouth, N. H., aged
20 years.
The National Republican league met
in biennial convention in Chicago.
At Burlington, Wis, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Pattoute celebrated the sew
entieth anniversary of their mar
riage. They are believed to be the
Oldest living married couple in the
United States.
C. L. Beach, aged o5, said to be the
oldest hotel man in the world, died in
Catskill, N. Y.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-10-11
Quhts Baseball.

New York, Sept. 30.-Andrew Freed
man, president Of the New York base
ball club, announces his retirement
from baseball. He says that he has
sold the New York club to John 7.
Brush, former owner of the Cincinnati
club. Mr.. Freedman has been in base
ball since the winter of 1894, when he
purchased controlling interest in the
New York club from Edward II. Tai
colt and others.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-10-11
Strike Averted.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Sept. 29.-There
will be no strike Of the employees of
the flour mills of Minneapolis, for, be-
ginning October 10, the mills of Min
neapolis will be operated on an eight
hour schedule, instead of under tho
present system of two 12-hour shifts.
The men do not receive the same pay
for eight hours as they did for the
longer day, but they have expressed
themselves as satisfied with the sched-
ule offered of wages by the millers,
and the best of feeling prevails on both
sid es.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-10-11
A sorroyvinr Widow.

In her "card of thanks" Miami county
widow, after thanking everybody else, con-
cluded: II also thank the band for its con-
selling music and Mrs. Avering, the milliner,
NV dear husbands farm is for sale as soon
as proper legal steps can be taken, and will
be sold at bargain. Oh, death, thou art
terrible. Chicago Chronicle.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-10-11
GEN. RUSSELL A. ALGER.

formally accepted Gov. Bliss tender
Of the ad interim appointment as Unit
ed States senator.
Saginaw, Mich, Sept. 3o.-Gov. Bliss
has affixed his signature to the COM
mission that makes former Secretary
of War II. A. Alger UnitedI States
senator, to succeed the late James
Mcmillan.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-10-11

There goes poor fellow who has hard
work to make ends meet" says my friend,
indicating portly person across the street.
"So" inquired.
Eyes. He is an artists model, and before
he got so fat he made good money. posing as
heroes and demigods. but now he is so obese
that the only occupation he can. find is an
occasional pose as a purse.proud plutoerat
for some cartoonist. Philadelphia North
American.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-10-11
Awful Disn.ter In rrnpc..

Paris, Sept. 29.-Twepty-six per-
sons have been killed and lccorc of
people have been injured as the re-
suit of an accident to an express
train running from Lille to Paris.
The train left the rails while cross.
ing the switch at Arleux, where IL
did not stop, and while going at
great speed.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-10-11

n
The monument at the grave of
Nancy Hanks Lincoln, the presidents
mother, was dedicated ut Lincoln
City, Ind. Gov. Durbin participated
In the exercises.
Julia Kachiny, ten years old. was
found strangled to death and buried
under a blacksmith shop at Menomi-
nee, Mich, and Joseph Beck was ar
rested on suspicion.
A Cuban land company, capitalized
at $4,000, 900, has been organized by
New York, Cleveland and Chicago
citizens TO build an American city in
Cuba 40 miles from Havana.
Fred Hardy, convicted of killing
Con and Rooney Sullivan on Unmak
island June 7. 1901. was hanged at
Nome. Alaska.
Naval estimates for 1904 show to-
tai Of over $s2 900, 900 and make liberal
allowances for all departments.
Postmaster General Payne has adj
dressed circular letter to postal en-
ployes advising them to avoid any un-
due activity in politics.
The ship combine, with an authorized
capital of $120.c0o,000. has filed incor-
poration papers at Trenton, N. J.
Five persons were killed by the explo-
sion of boiler at Jesse Hinslow's mill
at Rocky Hills, Ky.
A st. Louis councilman testified that
Robert NJ Snyder, banker and pro-
moter, on trial for alleged bribery, Of
fered him 100000 to vote for the Gen.
trail Traction bill.
The Ohio legislature has voted down
municipal home rule.
John NJ Burke has given $4,000. 900
as an endowment for n hospital for
convalescents at Marshall, MINI.
The Brotherhood Of Locomotive En-
gineers at n Chicago conference de-
cided to request 10 per cent. wage
increase.
Perrine's comet is now visible to
the naked eye. Astronomers are
watching its course through the
heavens.
The monthly statement of the comp
troller of the currency says that the
total national bank circulation out
standing amounts to $500, 500.
Five persons, including Engineer
Fred Pearce and Brakeman William
Miller, were killed in railway col
lision near CORVALLIS, w. Va.
Twelve men were killed by an ex-
plosion Of fire damp in the Lawson
mines at Black Diamond, Wash.
Former Superintendent of Police
Fred w. Ames has been sentenced in
Minneapolis to six years and half in
the penitentiary for accepting bribe.
Burglars took 81 900 from the safe
of the bank at Norman, Neb.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-10-11

"The boy who is always as clean as his
mother wants him to be-" remarked the
large-waisted philosopher, may turn out all
right, but precedent is against him. In
dianapolis News.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-10-11

He-"You are all self Why should you
throw me over?" She-"But it was wholly
unselfish in me. didn't throw you over for
INV own qualification, but for the sake OF
another man."-Boston Transcript.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-10-11

Everybody's liable to itching piles. Ricf
and poor, old and young-terrible the tor
ture they suffer. Only one sure cure. Doan',
Ointment. Absolutely safe; can't fail.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-10-11
ALcER is SENATOR.
Accepts Appointment Made By Gov.
Bliss and His Commission
IL Made Out.

Saginaw, Mich, Sept. 29.-Gov. Bliss
has rendered the United States sena-
torship made vacant by the death OF
James Mcmillan to Gen. Russell A. Al
ger.
Detroit, Mich, Sept. ao.-Gen. r. A.
Alger, former secretary of war, has
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-10-11

New York, Oct. 2.-The monetary
stringency is finally relieved by Secre-
tary Shaw's action. Interest will re-
main high to check speculat ton till crop
funds return.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-10-11

A schoolboy remarks that when his teach.
err undertakes to "show him what liz what,
he only finds out which is switch.-London
Tit-Bits
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-10-11

'Tisn't safe to be a day without Dr. Thorn
as Electric Oil in the house. Never can tel
what moment an accident is going to hap
pen.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-10-11

Politeness costs little and yields much
Nine. de Lambert.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-10-11

Do not believe Pso's Cure for Consump-
ton has an equal for coughs and coids;MJ
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-10-11
The Irony on Fn.te.

Putnam Fadeless Dyes color Silk, Wool
and Cotton at one boiling.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-10-11

The man who is stingy on ten.dolla
salary will be stingier on million.-Rami
Horn.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-10-11

1t doesn't better misfortune to complain
of it.-Chicago Daily News.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-03-17
Ticket Thieves Tried.

Ralph Bland and George Koontz
we're today arraigned before Judge
oDonnell, and pleaded not guilty, and
demanded an examination.
At the the preliminary hearing three
witnesses were examined. Station
Agent Thomas, at Turner; Conductor
@. E Blew, running from Roseburg to
Ashland, and the hotel keeper at Tur-
ner.
The tickets we're stolen one week
ago today. The two boys went into
the Turner depot and sat by the fire to
dry and warm themselves, and we're
left there by Mr.. Thomas, when he
went to dinner, just before o'clock.
When he returned they were gone
Koontz had climbed over 10-foot
partition, and unlocking the ticket
case, had secured the two San Francis
co tickets. The punch was lying on
top of the case, and he punched the
tickets, while Bland watched. His
work was quite exact as II passed two
conductors without detection. The mis-
takes made we're in the expiration
punch and the amount Of rebate, one
being for s755 and the other for $10.65,
when both should have been $3.50. Con
ductor Blew telegraphed Supt Fields
for instructions, and then had the boys
arrested at Ashland. They admitted
their guilt to him.
They claim to be II and IS years OF
age.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-03-17

ligence. He also found that the exec
utor had paid bills he ought not TO
have paid, and interest where no inter.
est should have been allowed. The
court stated that, while he knew the
executor TO be an honorable man,
and had done no intentional wrong he
cannot allow estates to be neglected
without rebuking those neglecting
them; and that the court will see to It
that all business concerning estates
will be properly attended TO.
The judge decided that the executor
must account to the estate for rental
Of the estate, amounting to about 800,
for $40 interest monev wrongfully paid
and $50 for money charged to error in
account, and pay bis attorney fees Of
s175 out OF his own fees as executor
turn over to and account Immediately
to the court for all property in his pos
session, and that his letters Of execu-
torship be revoked
w. II. and Webster Holmes were at
torneys for the executor and L. II. Nc
Mahan for the heirs.