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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-21
PALMA IS DISAPPOINTED.
Not Pleased With Reduction of Only
 Twenty Per Cent

New Orleans, March 20-A special tc The Times-Democrat from New York says: The decision of the Republican members of the Ways and Means Com mittee to report to Congress a 20 per cent reduction as the basis of a solution of the Cuban reciprocity problem is not at all satisfactory to Cubans who are now In New York. According to them, sO small a reduction for only one year does not give the required relief Among those who hold to this opinion arc Gen. eral T. Estrada Palma, President-elect of Cuba and pr. Diego Tamayo. Cuban Secretary of State. and Dr, Domingo Mendes Capote, president of the consti- tutionai convention.
 Dr. Tamayo and pr. Capote who ar rived here on Tuesday. were in confer ence nearly all day yesterday with Gen. eral Palma. They were joined oy Senor Gonzalode Inesada. who represented the Cuban provisional government at Wash ington during the last rebellion General Paima said today:
 "I do not wish to criticise the action of Congres but l will say that, if noth- ing better is done. the Cuban people will be greatly disappointed. What is needed is a reduction not only sufficient to allow the planters to meet their expense. but one that will give them some profit.
 "As to limiting the reduction to one year, this is most unsatisfactory. or course. Congress will act in accordance with It's own views. and Cuba will sub init to her destiny. whatever it may be.
 Sugar growers are in the worst plight as they look solely to the United States for a market. while the tobacco growers can still find market in Europe. There are millions of dollars invested in sugar mills. which cannot be operated until d reasonable price is obtained for products.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-21
ATTITUDE OF RUSSIA.
Peace in the Far East is Greatly
 Desired


 St. Petersburg, March 20.-The Official Messenger in publishing today the Franco Russian declaration relative to the Angio-Japanese convention accompanies it with an official statement as follows:
 The imperial government received with the utmost calnness the announcement of the Anglo-Japanese agreement The principles which have guided Russian policy since the beginning of the disturb ances in China remain and will remain invariable Russia insists on the main tenance of the indepedence and integrity of China, a friendly neighboring country as well as that of Korea.
 Russia desires the preservation of the status quo and general peace in the far West by the construction of tho great Siberian Railroad. together with its branch line through Manchuria. toward a port always ice froZe. Russia aids in the extension in these regions of com merce and industry of the whole world. Would it be to her interest to put forth obstacles at the present time?
 "The intention expressed by Great Britain and Japan to attain those same objects which have invariably been push ed by the Russian Government, can meet with nothing but sympathy in Russia in spite of the comments In certain political spheres and in some of the foreign news papers which endeavor to present in a quiet different light the passive attitude or the imperial government toward dipio- matic act which in its eye does not change in any way the general situation or the political horizon"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-21
NEW THEORY ON Cause of Hay Fever.

Hay fever is not so much a result of climatic conditions as it is a showing of the weak spot in the general condition of the body. If hay fever sufferer can be fed up to a prime condition of health chances are the hay fever will not pre- sent itself.
 As an illustration, a lady in Cave Spring, Ga explains how the change of food affected her. This past summer l found myself in very low state of health and much emaciated. I got down to 95 pounds and YVES worried, especially as I had to look forward to my annual tussie with hay fever in September and felt it would push me even further down.
 one day friend told me she had been using Grape-Nuts Breakfast Food and that she felt like a new person with greatly increased strength and vigor grasped at the straw and began the use of Grape-Nut The effect was really magical. In a week l felt toned up and in a month began in earnest to gain flesh and strength. By September my weight had increased to l10 pounds and much to my smazement discovered that when the hay fever sufferers began to complain ] had not one symptom and escaped it alto gether. Inasmuch as l had suffered for years from this miserable disease and had made no change except in nay food l naturally concluded that my improved condition was caused hy the daily use of Grape-Nuts and by observing the usua laws of health" Name can he given by PcstNm Co. Battle Creek, Mich.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-21
NEWS IN BRIEF

THE CITIZENS of Highland Park are united in saying that the little town to the east of Montgomery is on the verge of an era of prosperity that is very nearly a boom Real estate conditions they say have been greatly improved by the recent sale of lots on the eastern borders or the city. It is said that in nearly every in- stance the many purchasers of lots at the recent sale will build homes and in other ways improve their newly acquired property. A boom in building. is con- fidently expected. In fact some of the purchasers have already made arrange. ments for the immediate erection oi houses.
 THE BOARD of Registrars of Mont. gomery County has completed its most pressing work and the task of registering the voter has frightened considerably Yesterday was the quietest day that the Board has yet passed, it was estimated at the close of the day that over one fifth of the total number of voters who would come in under the new constitu' ton in Montgomery County had been registered. The total number registered when the Board quit work yesterday afternoon was 1.1s4. It is expected that about 5000 voters will be registered III this county.
 EPHRAM FOSTER, negro was ar raigned before Justice w. c. Fuller yes terday on the charge of deserting his family The law makes it felony fol a man to run off and leave his family af a charge on his charitabily inclined neighbors and Foster from the evidence was plainly guilty of this. He was committed to the county jail. AN INVESTIGATION into the affairs of the bankrupt firm of John R. Darh, & Son of Troy was continued yesterday before Referee Asa E. Stratton. The firm failed with liabilities in the neigh borhood of s23,o0o, with assets slightly above $20,0O0
 THE MEMS MEETING at the Young Mems Christian Association will be ad dressed Sunday afternoon by Rev. Chas A. Stakely. pastor of the First Baptis Church.
 PETITIONS in the bankruptcy cour
 were filed yesterday by Aaron Goodsir and Henry Brunson. Both arc railroad men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-21
ADMIRAL BEREsFoRD SPEAKS.
He will Brave Courtmartial and
 Discharge from Service.

New York. March 2o.-Admiral Lord Charles Beresford at dinner or the ln' stitute of naval architects referred to the dec line in British shipping. says The Tribune's London correspondent.
 Ten years ago, the British India com pany had the largest tonnage, the Mes sageries Martimes came next and the Peninsular and Oriental third. Today the Hamburg American line leads, with the North German Lloyd second and Elder Dempster third.
 Ten years ago the British mercantile marine formed so per cent of the ship ping world. but today it accounted tol only 50 per cent
 Proper preparations should. he said, b' made for the protection of England mercantile marine. He appealed to tn nation to see that the naval reserve wal placed on a more satisfactory footing an' then electrified the audience ny declarini that he should go to different towns the country and explain the condition of affairs, even if the authorities court ma rtialed him out of the service.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-21
ARE NOT DIcoURAaED.
The Protectionists Will Keep Up the
 Fight.


 New York, March 2o.--A Press Wash ington special says:
 In spite of the victory of the enemies of protection in tho House. the protec- tionist Republicans have not given up the struggle They count in their number such able parliamentarians as Mr. little- field, Judge Crumpacaer and General Dick. They will hold several conferences before the reciprocity bill is brought into the House, with view to agreeing upon action in which the two score protec- tionists can unite.
 The ways and means leaders have abandoned their effort to enforce con. sideration of reciprocity with special rule from the Committee on Rules. They have selected more insidious form of coercion.
 It is their purpose to have the Speaker rule out all tariff amendment to the bill as not Eermane. Then, if the protec- tionists desire to protest they will he forced into the attitude of opposing their party and joining with the Democrats to oyerturn Republican Speakers decision. f Nevertheless. the fight to be waged for protection will be most stubborn. It will not only be continued in the House to the last extremity, but in the Senate Senator Burrows of Michigan Is making d beet sugar States to stand by him in protest and vote against the iniduity oi tariff revision that will injure the farm ing interests for the benefit of foreigners
 The Senator is not anxious to parade the strength of the movement he has IT hand, but he says that before the enc mics of protection are through they VII know that they have been in battle Speaking of this tonight, Senator Bur row ssaid:
 'T will resist the reduction Of the tarih in Cuba's behalf to the last extreme can indicate my position in no other way than by extravngant terms. The pee, sugar interests which l represent and the protection principles which l believe in are dearer to me than the commands oi so-called party leaders even with the executive included.
 'It is mistake for Republicans to, cut the tariff on beet sugar. an American in' dustry which party pledges have been re' corded to maintain. It is mistake to tamper with the tariff for any purpose whatever, when some other form of legls' lation can be substituted for the Cubans who insist that they need relief.
 Tt seems to mo that before this strug' gle is ended tho protection sentiment of the country must call halt in the pro- gress which the tariff reductionists are making at the other end of the capitol. IL it does not. then it will he the duty oi the protectionists In the Senate 10 throw themselves into the breach and struggle gallantly to maintain unbroken the tarih rates which have brought prosperity to the country. Once the tariff is invaded 1t will spread distrrst and uncertainty in the encouragement that will give for fur ther tariff agitation to cut down the Ding- ley schedules"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-21
Iniunctions Asked For

Chicago March 20-Petitions for in functions were fled here today in the United States Circuit Court hy United States District Attorney S H. Rethea, agalrst six 0: the railway companies cen tering in Chicago. charging them with infractlons of the Interstate Commerce law in regard to the rate-cutting. In substance, the complaints are the same as those filed at Kansas City. The de- fendants are the Illinois Central. Michi- gan Central Pennsylvania. Plttsburg. Cincinnati and St. Leuis, Lake Shore and the Chicago and Northwestern roads.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-21
NEW sWIMMINa RECORD.
Scott Leary Swims no Yards tn One Minute and Thirteen Seconds.

San Francisco. March 20.--J. Scott Leary and Howard F. Brewer. the crack swim mers of the Olympic Athletic Club. set several new American records last night, Lary swan 1l0 yards in one minute and thirteen seconds. the record being one minute, twenty-two and two-ftfth seconds held by H. II. Reeder Leary covered i35 yards in one minute and thirty-six seconds, the former record being l:4o' held by J. II. Taylor.
 Brewer reduced the 660-yard record of I0:s, 4-5 held by Otto Wahle. to s:i1. He continued on to the s40-yard mark cover ing the distance in 1924. In this he lower cd his own record of 12:4o 20,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-21
PASSING THRONG.

Captain White, a travelling representa- five of the government Department or Asriculture was in Montgomery yester- day and called at the State Capitol to see Commissioner Poole of the Agricultural Department Captain White has just returned from Texas, Louisiana ana MS. sissippi He says that he Is now satisheu that the cotton crop of 1sOl-l9o2 VIII ho' exceed 9, ,75O, 900 bales. The estimate maoe 3 by the Commissioners of Agriculture oi inc cotton growing States at the conven- tion held last October in Hot Springs, Ark. was 9.JOo,0O0 bales and captain white complimented Commissioner Poole upon the accuracy of himself and asso- ciates.
 Governor Jelks did not return from Mobile yesterday morning as he contem- plated when he went to the Gulf City Wednesday to attend the annual meeting of the Alabama Division. Travellers Pro- tective Association. The Governor came in from Mobile last night Hon. J. R. Mccain, State Land Agent has accepted an invitation to deliver the Confederate Memorial Address at Roan- oke ou May 10th. The veterans and ladies of Roanoke will not observe the usual day, April 18th. owing to local con ditionS. Mir. McCaIn was IorIneriy III tiV State Senate from Clay County and has a reputation as an orator.
 Judge J. NJ. Carmichael. President of the State Convict Bureau and MT. J. F. O'Connor did not go to Speigners yester- day as they expected. MT. OConnor has purchased 33s bales of cotton from the State Convict Department and 1t will be delivered to him by Judge Carmichael at Speigners today.
 Grand Captain General c. R. Westcott of the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Alabama and Inspector Gen. eral H H. Matthews will leave today on a visit of inspection to New Decatur.
 Hon. William Hodge Sanford Of Troy was in Montgomery yesterday on legal business.
 Mir. Lyman w. Martin. well known citizen of Scale spent yesterday in Monteomery and was a visitor to the State capitol.
 Messrs George H. Cole and H. P. Wat son, citizens of Mobile were in Montgom- cry yesterday.
 Miguel Loeb has returned from two weeks visit to relatives in New York City.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-21
Comment in Berlin.

Berlin, March 20.-The extension Of the Franco Russian alliance to eastern Asia has caused a great amount of comment and conjecture in the circles here which follow international politics. It does not appear that Germany was invited to par ticipate in the Franco Russian declara- tion and it is absolutely certain that she would not have had anything to do with it, Germany's policy at present being to keep entirely clear of entanglements in China that might lead to acute con- traversies
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-21
Funeral of Felix McManus.

The funeral of the late Felix McManus took place from his late residence on Adams Street at 3:30 yesterday after noon. The large attendance of friends of the we'll known manufacturer eM- denced the esteem in which he was held large concourse. made up of old Con federate soldiers. business associates and men who knew him well followed the re- mains to their last resting place. The services were conducted by Father D. Savage of St. Peters Church. ,.
 The following gentlemen served as pail bearers; Active, Brown Janney. Joe Ow- en. M. M. Sweatt. c. W. Barnett, James McMillan. Thomas Howe. B. M. Wash burn and W. A. McBryde; honorary, w. D. Brown. R. B. Snodgrass, Rev. A. L. Andrews and Rev. c. A. Rush.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-21
Smith ordered to Texas.

Washington. March @-An order WIS issued today relieving Brigadier Gener9l Jacob II smith from further duty in the division of the Philippines and directing him to proceed to San Antonio. Tex to assume command of the Depa rtment of Texas General Smith is in command of the American troops which arc conduct ing such vigorous campaign in the Is land eG Samar.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-21
AT M'DoNALD's THEATRE.
Rentfrow's PAthAnders Give Very
 Pleasing Performance.

A good sized audience witnessed pro duction of "The Three Musketeers, by Rentfrow's Jolly Pathnnders at McDon- aids Theatre last night. This is the most of the company and the audience ex' pressed it's satisfaction by frequent ap- plause. -
 New specialties were intreuiced by members of the company between each chestra were greatly enjoyed.
 There will be a change of bill tonight and the company will remain at McDon- aids throughout the week. giving chil- drens matinee Saturday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-21
ANOTHER GOOD SPEECH.
Prince of Wales Advises England t'
 Wake Up.

New York. March 20.-The Prince of Wales speech in declaring the National Physical Laboratory at Bushey Park open was the most interesting he has delivered sincs his famous speech in the Guildhall on his return from tour or the Empire, says The Tribune's London correspondent. He again told England 10 wake up; her commercial supremacy was threatened, and the only way to maintain 1t, he said, Is to give greater facilities for furthering the application of science to commerce and manu- factures.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-21
Americus Bank Closes.

Macon. Ga. March 2o.-The Peoples Bank of Amcricus. Ga. W. II. simmons President closed It's doors today as a rasuIt of n nuiet run for q week. The capital of the bank was $5o,o0o and the amount due creditors Is said to be $s0.Wo The County had $6.000 on deposit. Pres ident Simmons claims that the assets VII nfgsat inc liabilities. The assignee Is G. R Ellis of Americus.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-21
NO DEMAND ON TURKEY.
United States Has Not Requested
 Rettlrn of Stone Ransom Money.

Washington. March 2O.-The State De- partment has made no demand mon Tur- key for the reimbursement of the money expended in the ransom of Miss Stone has not fatlV refused to pay. Mr. Leish- man some time ago lodged caveats with the Turkish and Bulgarian governments saving the right of the United States gov ernment to prefer demand for repara- tion and reircbursemeut in the Stone ease when it was able to fix the responsibility for the abdr"tjon, but this has not yet been established
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-21

Secretary Frye, had taken on new life. Additions to the memb,rship of this de- partment were made daily.
 sociation were elected: J. W. Woodruff. R; R. Meyer. J. M. videtto. Browder Finn, W. B. Cheney, Alex Clark, H.. c. Crenshaw, M. R. Soweli, R. A. Teaeue. and Joseph Seaman.
 A basket baal league has been organized from che Business Mems Gymnasium Class and from the gymnasium class of the young men and exhibition Eames are being arranged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-21
Nominations Confirme ]

washjngton. March 20.-The Senate to- day confirmed the following nomina-
 Morgan Treat Marshal Eastern District of Virginia: s. B. Allen. Marshal west ern District of Virginia. ., :.
 ie,stenant Commander, R. Mr G. Brown. U. s. N. retired. to be Com mander. ,,,.rsor Bristol
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-21
Two Coinage Measures.

Washington. March sD-Ihe House Com r,ittoe on Coinage today renorted two coinage m.asur g. ono introduced hv Mir. TIil of C"nnecti"pt. t1 increase the suh- sidisry silver coinage hv coininc the sill yer hiilliol n the treasury purchased un- propriatinS ;soo.oco foS additional asiaos
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-21
FrTzJoHN poRTER's PAY.
House Committee Gives Hearing on pill to Com nsate His Widow,

Washington. March 2o.-A sequel to the famous Fitzjohn Porter case came ne- Affairs today when a hearing was given on the bill authorizing the Secretary Of War to compute tho amount or pay ana allowance for the General during the pc riod of his enforced retirement rom inc army and making appropriations for inc amount of his widow and children
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-21
To Declare the Seat Vacant.

Washington. March 2O.-In the contest ed election case of William H, Horton vs. James J. Butler. from the Twelfth Mis- souri District. the Republican members of Election Committee No. l. have de- clded to recommend that the seat be de- cIared vacant
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-21
Holding His Own.

New York. March 20.-"IIolding his own," is the announcement of physicians with reference to the condition of Dr. Thomas Dunn English. the former Con- gressman and author of Ben Bolt" who is lying i'll in Newark. N. J.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-21
spain's Cane Crop Short.

Washington. March 2O-Spain cannot expect more than half a crop of cane sugar this year, according to a repo- { made public at the State Department to- day from United States Consul Ridgeley at Malaga, bearing date of February 2l. The small crop is attributed to the unu- sua, frosts of December and January.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-21
SHORT AND SHARP.
Reply of Street Railroads to Demands
 of Unions.

Of unions.
 New Orleans, March 20-The reply of tho Presidents to the street railway em- rl0yes union was short and sharp. It re ferred to the impertinence of the demands which assumed to take over the business of the companies to manage and to the implied threat of stopping the business in case the demands were not complied with and refused to hold any communication further with the Amalgamated Associa- ton.
 The executive committee of the union called on the mayor to ask his influence and bring about joint conference May or Capdeville arranged a meet.uy for to- morrow between the presideTAi of the railroads and a committee composed of men from each road. The matter is in abeyance until then and the roads have announced that neither then or at any other time will the question of unionism be considered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-21
MONTGOMERY Y. M. c. A.
It is Growing in All Lines-Work oi
 Secretary Dix.

Never in its history has the Montgom- cry Young Mems Christian Association been more vigorous than now.
 This fact was emphasized at the March monthly meeting of the Board of Direc- tors. The Association was shown to be vigorous and growing in all lines. The report of Secretary Dix gave the total membership at 515. Of this total eighty four had united with the Association since its removal into its new home on South Perry Street.
 The Sunday afternoon meetings had been resumed. said Secretary Dixs report. with increased attendance and ap in creased interest The average attendance at these meetings was fifty.
 Chairman Chapel Cory of the Educa- tional Committee. reoorted great improve ment in the Association's reading room. The Boys Department under Assistant
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-21
Shaw Issues a CircuIa"

Washington. March 2O.-Secretary Shaw has issued a circular to customs officers directing them to keep and render sep arate accounts of all collections made un- der the Philippines tariff act approved March &. 1902. which are to be returned to the Philippines government.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-21

coins of copper, nickel. etc. The substdi- ary coinage bill also authorizes the Sec retary Of the Treasury ''as public neces' sites may demand. to ieeoin silver ooi- lars into subsidiary coin."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-21
Military Appropriation Bill.

Washington. March 20--The military ap- nronriation bill was today ordered by the Committee on Military Affairs. It car. ries 800. 9(5, ,94O as against estimates of $l01,- 9O5. 90 and appropriations last year of sl15Iz34049.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-21
MISCELLANEOUS.

ALL charity patients desiring admission to the wards of the Montgomery Infirmary must lowing physicians: Drs. Goldthwaite. McCon- nico, Baker, Pollard and Billing. who compose the visiting stan. from either the city or county physicians. Drs. Thorington and Bill
 ling. su-wd fri If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-21
WILL BE HELD HERE
STATE CONVENTION or GRAND
 ARMY or REPUBLIC.
National Commander Eli Terrence Will Be in Attendance-Woman
 Breaks Her Neck by Fall ,, from Ladder.

Birmingham, March 2O.-tSpeciaD-A meeting of the stockholders of the Peo- ple's Home Telephone Company here was held this morning and the issuance of $10o 900 first mortgage bonds were author ised The company Is placing s5o,ooo otherwise improving the system