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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-18
GIFT FROM WILLIAM.
He Will Present Statue of Frederick
 the Great to United States.


 wiesbaden. Hesse. May 1.-The Ger man Emperor, Wednesday, May H teie.. graphed as follows to the President of the United States at Washington:
 'I am still under the deep impression created by the splendid and cordial re- ception my brother. Prince Henry, by the citizens of the United States or America. In the speeches with which ne was greeted. the fact was often men toned that our ancestor. Frederick the Great, maintained a friendly attitude to- wards the young American republic dur ing the course of her foundation. there by laying the cornerstone of the friendiy relations which have always existed pe- tween our two countries. The examples set me by the great ktng I intend to follow I wish to commemorate the visit of Prince Henry by a gift to the people of America. which I reauest you to ac- statue in bronze. of Frederick the Great to the United States to be erected in Washington on a place which you will kindly choose. May this gift be looked relations which have successfully foster ed and developed between ,,, our two great nations. William. I. May 15. thanking the Emperor heartily in the name of the United States and saving he would lay the matter before Congress immediately. s..--.
 President Roosevelt added: It is a hopeful sign TOT ,t1e WeidTe oi aii h'oh kind that in~the beginning of this cen tury the American and German people are working together in sense Of hap py friendship"
 Site for the Statue.
 Washington. May 17.-President Roose- welt has decided that the statue of Fred erick the Great should be placed adja- cent to the new war college which Is to be established in the arsenal grounds in this city.
 r h., A Charity Dispenser.
 Mrs Sophia Demuth of Alton. III, Is
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-18
THE HOUSE FLY.
N 1y Andrew James Killer. INANsss~sN@<e<f@t.NeSsNksi

am willing to go a long distance out of the way. in my personal convictions. not to gauge the hfe of the lower ani- mals solely in relation to human inter braces liberal line of thought, regard ing the world of life, which warns us not to regard It from the selfish stand point of being melnt only to ,, ;nimsaer anrds to but reach the limit, when benign phil osophy Invites me to be chantabIe In my indictment of the house fly. we are sagely informed that he is natural scavenger and that his la -vIe must de- your hugs quantities of putryfying and decaying matter. and must therefore re- move from the earth's surface much ma terial offensive, If not tdisease-producfng in it's tendencies. This can be conceded, hut the counter -cliafse can be readily and easily maintained that, in addition to his other pesuverous pfoclivities, the fly is known to be a carrier of disease germs. What else could be expected from a creature which pokes its nose into everything. Physicians who have made any study of the question will promptly tell you that while the fly Is germs, yet cultivations of the microbes are readily obtained from the contents of the fy's digestive system. Therefore. we must conclude that our common house fly is an enemy of the human race while the only viftue claimed for him-as scay- enger-is really a source of his being pest and curse. A...
 The we'll known sentimental story of Sterne, and his Uncle Toby, will do for the chifdren's primers, but man, who Is Cato in his conceits, may be a Catullus in his conduct. As to Tennyt sons young woman, whose light blue eyes were tender and fearful over drown ing flies. it may be concluded that the insects were not in her own plate or soup. Perhaps. like Leah. she was the victim of some chronic disorder in those organs. requiring the services of an ex- perienced occulist. Even King James, that second Hermes-f Bacon is to be believed, went so far as to complain: Have I three Kingdoms for you to ex- patiate in. and you must needs fly in my eyes?"
 The race of silver-winged flies, which possess the empire of the air. has been celebrated by other poets than Spenser: never more so, perhaps, than the Mos quea." In this epic-an emulation or the Battle of the Frogs and the Mice, at tributed to Homer-is sung the battle or the Ants and the Flies. The poem con. tains no less than dozen cantos, and tho gods intervene on both sides or the fight. as they are entreated to do in the contests of mem Ultimately. Indeed, the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-18

with 1 cent stamp to pay the fee for transmission. This would leave him 25 cents from dollar book, which remainder he could use on another postal check.
 II Is argued by the postal officials that this system has all the advantages of the post check system which has been re- jecter with none of the disadvantages such as have been mentioned. There seems to be a general approval of the plan by all who have investigated 1t and 1t is highly probable that 1t will be put in use before this year is ended If 1t Is adopted free rural delivery agents will be provided with the postal check books just as he Is provided now with stamps and postal cards.
 Milt Saul.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-18
BlllNiEf N IN THE MAILS
POSTAL NOTE BOOK SYSTEM ei-% MAY BE ADOPTED.
Check Scheme Which Has Been Un- der Consideration for Weeks a Will Be Adversely Reported
 by the Commission.

Washington, May 1S.-(SpeciaL) )--The popular demand for new system by which money may be transmitted through the mails will very likely result in the adoption of the postal note book system of the order of that now in use in Canada. The commission of postal and treasury officials concluded to report adversely the post check system which has been under consideration for weeks. They carefully investigated the merits of that proposition and found that 1t provides for dividing the responsibility for the issue and care of the governments currency between the spostoffice and treasury department. The adoption of the system. they also found, would tie up an enormous amount of the currency in the postoffices of the country and would withdraw large sums grm cir culat tion. For those reasons it was be iieved Congress would never endorse the plan.
 The postal note book system which is favorably regarded by the commissioners and all the postal authorities Is to be especially disigned to meet the demand for fractional currency for mail order business.
 The books will be issued at s1, g and g 50 each and will be placed on sale at all postoffices and drug stores where stamps are now sold. The s1 books will contain coupon for 50 cents. one for 25 cents ,one for i5 cents and one for 10 cents. The books for the larger sums will contain a larger number of coupons. the totals aggregating g and s2.50.
 It Is proposed to charge fee of cent for sending any postal note check through the mails. To illustrate the method by which money may be sent under the new system. person desiring to send q. 50 through the mails would simply write the name of the payee on the $250 coupon, atatch one cent stamp on it and post it as an ordinary letter. The receiver of the postal check would cash 1t at the postofice just as he now would cash a money order. A person desiring to send 75 cents through the mails would use the 50 cent coupon and the 25 cent coupon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-18
ee Helpfoit:: i : Bad Blood. ,
' osisr llsd dIsIas csrss Sssp- o1lod Bleed Trouhles lGakes # IAe Blood Pure aMd Rich. z

@6o Your Skin Itch and Burn7
 ones SAcheP HaveYou Pimples or z 9uptionse Are Your Joints Pain 5 - eer euollenr Havs You Boils c& c4rbunclese Are Your Muscles Swollen with suppurating, Fester- TIT goresf Have You Scabs or 1nlssr Ulcersf Eating Ssoresf 6xofulaf Eczemap Cffensive ca- nxrh or Chronic Rheumatism?
 Lood Thin, All Run Downa Bad \ Dxeathr
 Ies6 symptoms indicate that your 1y1oQ i3 diseased and you are liable at any - to have cancer. blood poison or same
 gnant blood troublezyour system is 1Il of humors.
 c<anic Blood Balm will cure cancer. M poison, all above blood troubles 4 III diseases which can be traced back 411nted. impure blood as a foundation >S4 C proof: 0QDxD OF PIMPLES, ECZEMA, Do1G PAINS, ITCHING SKIN.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-18

ble having some refreshments when the had all that she required tn the way Of food and drink. The old lady thanked her and said that she liked the sandwiches veryimuch, but she was anxious to know not tasted anyfhing of the kind before.
 For a. second Alexandra looked at her and then, seeing with what simple faith the question was asked, spsiled and took q sip of the glass held out 10 her ana. laughing heartily. said, why, you are drinking champiEne cup" The dame, nothing daunted. remarked as the Prin- cess moved away. Well. l suppose 1t Is aIl right, but for my part I would much rather have a glass of stout"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-18
'' The Most Common Ailment.

More people suffer from Rheumatism than from any other ailment This is wholly unnecessary. too. for a cure may be effected at very small cost. c. W. Wescott, of. Meadowdale. N. Y. says: "I have been afflicted with rheumatism for some time and it has caused me much suffering. I concluded to try Chamber lains Pain Balm and am pleased to say that it has cured-me." For sale by E. G. Fowler. Druggist. -ady.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-18

said to be the dispenser of more charity than any woman in Central or Southern Illinois on account of her official positions. She has been superintendent of the Alton Provident Association for eighteen years and is also police matron for the city and bv special appointment of Mayor A. w. Young. special police officer for the Alton Humane Society. Two years ago she was appointed probation officer for that court for Madison County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-18
TAMPA EXCURSION MAY aeTH

The Plant Systems Special train excur- sion to Tampa May 26th. is the greatest trip ever offered for the money. Only $500 round trip, Tickets good seven days. Pullman Sfeepers and Day Coaches, Write w. V. Lifsey. Division Passenger Agent. for sleeper reservations.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-18

A journal in Vladivostock states that ready begun. The Chinese dealers and merchants in Port Arthur. Chaborovsk, Vladivostok and other towns make a great point of adding to their family names Russian ending. beside aping the Russian dress and manners.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-18
Alexandra and the Nurse.

At one of the receptions given by her to the late Queen Victoria.s nurses at Marlborough House one old nurse-one of the few remaining from the old Sairey Camp regime-was sitting at small ta-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-18
PING-PoNG POEM.

As the little ball goes pop Ping
 Pong. It keeps you busy hop Ping
 Pong, To stop the sphere from drop Ping
 Peg. Out of sight. You have no time for nap Ping
 Pong, But must keep right on rap Ping
 Pong, The ball as it goes flap Ping
 Pong, Left and right
 Judge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-18
FREEl FREE!

To prove it cures. a sample of Blood Balm sent free by writing to Blood Balm Company. No. sS Mitchell Street Atlanta, Ga. When writing. describe your trouble, and we will also give you free medical ad- vice in sealed letter. In this way we offer you free help to health.
 NoTE.--The Blood Balm Co.,, are one of the oldest and largest medical con- cerns in the II. s. Their offer is genuine, ns remedy is sent at once, prepaid.
 z)--su-thu.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-18

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-18

Centers of Attraction

All sections of this store are attractive to the pros pective buyer, but this week we emphasize special attractions in special stocks. These trade brngers are worth looking into. It is such bargain giving this that adds to the, natural activity of the selling, and broadens this business into larger usefulness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-18
Great Values In Wash

Coodc The cause for the life and OO'o' activity in our wash goods section is the values. Valueis what every body hunts for in buying, One table full of this seasons prettiest Batiste and Lawn printed in neat desienS stripes and dots, all colors and plenty of black and white;
 worth up to P 1-2c; clearance price Sc yard.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-18
Novelty Wash Goods,

It's selling time for high novelties. All the pretty Swisses, Grenadines. Madras, Examines, Silk and Cotton Novelties that sold up to $1.00 a yard go in this lot, which makes it without doubt the most desirable collection. Cost was not taken into consideration; the clearance price is 47c yard.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-18

Wash Skirts. n: rss .!ss. .ssy sl,,l. ing than at this particular. time, all that is new and stylish is represented here-the hang. fit and tailoring is faultless, the prices most pleasing. Special for Mondays sale 100 white Pique Skirts extra heavy, welt; tailor-made; double stitched seams: plain Aounce; worth s$3.50 at $1.e8 each.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-18
Shirt Waist Suits. ,hI rhsy,ss I5s9,ss
po++s~oo+e Made
 w t44xSl1 D SLI4NOOIS If host

quality Chambray in solid colors and neat styles; deep ruffIed f1ounce; colors are blue, tan, oxblood, pink; regular SIPS seller; clearance price 89c each.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-18
Black Dress Goods. A lael clear T,

ance of our Silk Waist Patterns, in nat ural Pongee, China Silk and Taffeta, handsomely embroidered in floral designs in most exclusive styles; they sold up to
 $10.00 each; all grouped together at the
 clearance price of $569.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-18
I enpting Wash Goods

Ofor 200 pieces printed Persian Ol1oA" Lawns, Cottolain Stripes, Rib
 bon Tissues, Swisses and Novelty weaves, all this seasons best styles; we make one lot of the entire range, mostly values up to 35c; clearance price 15c yard. -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-18
Shirt Waist Clearance.

200 on special sale; odds and ends of our best selling styles. Yoa know what it means to get broken line of sizes in about twenty styles of pretty waists-white and colored, the prettiest you ever saw and shirt waist weather is just coming; choice of waists that sold up to $4.O0 at $1.6s each.
, 1902-12-23
A SERIAL QUICKLY ENDED.
Here Is a Hint to Long-Winded Story
Writer'S.

Here Is a Hint TO Long-Winded Story
Writers.
There were four of them, and all
save the man who once had literary
aspirations had told a story. We'll,
it's up to me, | guess" he began, and
I'm going to tell you the story of the
only time that | ever tried to write a
novel. 1t was for a backwoods weekly
and as the editor was a pretty good
friend of mine he said hat he would
print it.
Il had the plot all worked out, but
vas writing it on the instalment plan
I'd write a chapter OF I've just to keep
the editor in stuff, and then rest for n
while. Well, when I was about hall
through with the story ! became i'll. |
was pretty sick for a wE.ie. The edi'
tor. of course. ran out of copy. and
his subscribers wanted the story fin
ished.
HE was in a %quandary. | was un.
conscious and couldn't help him out,
so he decided to have : friend of mine
finish the story. The fellow n who'll
ly unreliable, but something of a
genius. He read the story and fin
ished the novel in the mex chapter.
What do you suppose he did? He
had all the characters go for a moon
light boat ride. The tub was leaky.
the boilers no good. and there was an
explosion. All were drowned. and that
ended the story"
, 1902-12-23
"kIDS" ARE BARRED
Youths Under Twenty-one Years May
Not Enlist In Army.

Washington, Dec. 23.-Until further
orders persons under the 6 of Fl will
not be allowed to enlist in the army
and extreme caution is enjoined in the
cases of young men applying or enlist
ment who claim to be q years or a few
months over that age. The unsupport-
ed statement of such applicants is not
to be accepted and to be eligible for
enlistment. they must furnish proofs
of age
Hereafter enlistments and re-enlist-
ments will be without conditions and
no promises are to be made by recruit
ing officers regarding service at home
or abroad, as recruits will be assigned
according to the best interests of the
service.
, 1902-12-23
kodol Dyspepsia Cure.

Digests all classes of food, tones and
strengthens the stomach and digest
i've organs. Cures dyspepsia, indiges,
ton, stomach troubles, and makes rich
red blood, health and strength. Kodol
rebuilds wornout tissues. purifies,
strengthens and sweetens the stom,
ach. Gov. G. w. Atkinson, Of w. Va,
says: I have used a number Of bot,
ties of Kodol and have found it to be
II very effective and. indeed, a power,
ful remedy for stomach ailments. l
recommend it to my friends. Laramie
Drug Co., Williamson & Stephenson,
pharmacy graduates.
, 1902-12-23
BODY ENTOM led.
Mrs. Grants Remains Rest In the Mau-
soIeum at Riverside.

New York. Dec. 23.-In the mauso-
pie services were conducted Sunday
over the remains of Mrs. Ulysses S.
Grant. In addition to the members of
the Grant family there were present
500 persons to whom invitations had
been sent. Gov Odell. Mayor Low,
| Secretary of War Elihu Root. Rear
Admiral Barker and staff, Gen. James
Grant Wilson. Gen Granville NJ. Dodge,
Gen Horatio King. Gen. Charles F. Roe,
n. Y. N. G., and staff. Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew Carnegie and many federal
and municipal officials and officers of
the army and navy stationed in the
city.
Gen. Frederick D. Grant and the 9th
err members of the family occupied
seats overlooking the crypt. The ser
vices. conducted by Bishop E. G. An
drews of the Methodist Episcopal
church and the Right Rev. Alexander
Mackay E. Smith, Protestant Episcopal
bishop coadjutor of Pennsylvania,
opened with the hymn. Lead, Kindly
Light" after which the burial services
of the Methodist Episcopal and Protes-
tant Episcopal churches were read.
The services were closed with the read
ing of a poem, THE Land Beyond the
Sea" which had been a favorite of Mrs.
Grant. and the singing of the hymn
abide With Me-"
, 1902-12-23
How to Prevent Group.

1t will be good news to the mothers
of small children to learn that Group
can be prevented. The hrst sign of
Group is hoarseness. A day or two be,
fore the attack the child becomes
hoarse. This is soon followed by a
peculiar rough cough. Give Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy freely as soon
as the child becomes hoarse, or ever
after the rough cough appears, and it
will dispel all symptoms of Group. IN
this way all danger and anxiety may
be avoided. This remedy is used by
many thousands OF mothers and has
never baen known to fail. 1t is, in fact,
the only remedy that can always be
depended upon and that is pleasant
and safe to take. For sale by Frank
II. Eggleston, druggist.
, 1902-12-23
Saved at Graves Brink.

Il know l would long ago have beer
in my grave" writes Mrs. S. II. New
som, of Decatur, Ala. eff it had not
been for Electric Bitters. For three
years l suffered untold agony from the
worst forms of Indigestion. water
brash, stomach and bowel dyspepsia
world of good. Since using it | car
eat heartily and have gained 81
pounds" For Indigestion, loss Of ap
petite. stomach. liver and kidney trou
bles Electric Bitters are n positive
guaranteed cure. Only soc at Chas
n. Settele's drug store.
, 1902-12-23
WAITE TO BE SURE.
Cornwall Clubmar Uncertain Whose
Drink II Was.

The newly completed skyscraper at
the Intersection Of Broadway. Fifth
avenue and Twenty-third street is adj
vertised in a novel way by illumina
ton of its various stories with en-.
circlinG ribbons of light. so thai II
presents n striking effect at night. Re
Gently two clubmen who are noted
for their cOnvivial proclivitics dinpd
generously at a restaurant IN the
neighborhood, spending the major part
of the evening in the cafe. consuming
l%iqueurs, higfhalls. +. p. C.'s and Just
one more for the last" AS they were
about entering their cab one espied
the tall building with its alternate
bands of light and shade dying way
in deep shadow at the BASE and said:
Say, chappie, ISIS Eat your pousse-
cafe or ISIS it mine?'-New York
Times.
, 1902-12-23
A Million Voices

Could hardly express the thanks OF
Homer Hall, of West Point, Ia. Listen
why: A severe cold had settled on his
lungs, causing a most obstinate cough.
Several physicians said he had con-
sumption, but could not help him.
When all thought he was doomed he
began to use DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption and writes. ut
completely cured me and saved my
life. I now weigh 227 pounds" It's
positively guaranteed for coughs
colds and lung troubles. Price soc and
s1.OO. Trial bottles free at Chas. N.
S~ettele's.
, 1902-12-23
MERRY
TIMES FOR THE CHILDREN OF
THE EAST SIDE SCHOOLS
THIS AFTERNOON.
Postponed Entertainments Given In
Presence of Number of Friends of
the Participants and a jolly Gather
ing Of Little Ones To Honor the
Event.

The Christmas entertainments of
the children of the East Side school.
to have been given last Friday. but
postponed on account of the awful
storm OF that day, were given this af-
ternoon, there being IA good crowd pre-
sent and q. merry time had by the par
tipipants and visitors. Many OF the
tots were remembered with presents
by teachers and friends. and this add
ed to the joyousness of the occasion.
The following programs we're prepared
for the entertainments:
, 1902-12-23
Formal Reply Not Received.

Washington, Dec. 23.-lt was an
nounced at the state department that
the formal detailed reply of the Eu-
ropean allies to the administrations
proposition in the Venezuelan matter
Until it comes, the formal reply of
President Roosevelt to the suggestion
that he act as arbitrator will not be
sent. Diplomatic exchanges so far
have been of an informal nature.
, 1902-12-23

The Republican has recently added
some new type TO its already large as
sortment and is now prepared to furn'
ish visiting and professional cards,
wedding invitations and announce
ments. in the very latest style. 1t will
not be necessary to pay high prices for
engraving when you can get just as
reat work from us for less than half
the cost.
, 1902-12-23
what's In q Name7

Everything is in the name when 1t
comes to Witch Hazel Salve. e. q.
Dewitt & Co., of Chicago. discovered.
some years ago, how to make a salve
from witch hazel that is a specific for
piles. For blind, bleeding, itching
and %protruding piles, eczema. cuts.
burns, bruises and all skin diseases
DeWitt's Salve has no equal. This
has given rise to numerous worthless
~counterfeits. Ask for DeWitt's-the
genuine. Laramie Drug Co, william
son Z Stephenson. pharmacy gradu'
ates.
, 1902-12-23
The Pride of Heroes.

Many soldiers in the last wal wrote
to say that for scratches, bruises, cuts.
wounds, corns, sore feet and stin
Joints. Bucklen's Arnica Salve Is the
best in the world. Same for burns.
scalds, boils, ulcers, skin eruptions
and piles. It cures or no pay. Only
s at Chas. N. Settele's drug store.
, 1902-12-23
Accident To Ocean Liner.

London, Dec. 23.-The accident
which happened to the big ocean liner,
Deutschland Sunday. whereby she
burst her boiler, when entering the
channel, is much more serious than
was at first reported. The big ship
will have to lay up for a month, and
the loss will be a half million dollars.
One seaman was killed by the explo-
sion and two others seriously injured.
, 1902-12-23
WRECKED IN CORNFEILO.
Spreading Rails Causes Passenger
Train to Leave the Track.

Paola. Kans.. Dec. 23.-The Nilsson
ri Pacific's Colorado Flyer was wreck
ed in a c~ornfeld, near Rantoul, Sunday
night. The engine and all the coaches
but one left the track and several pas
sengers were slightly injured. That
none we're killed is a miracle. Several
coaches turned over and the mail car
burned. Spreading of the rails was
probably the aus
, 1902-12-23
Twenty-three Dead at Stockton.

San Francisco, Dec. 23.-The list of
the dead in the Southern Pacific wreck
at Stockton, Cali, by the Flyer running
down the Owl train has increased from
20 to 23 by the death of three China
men in the hospital. Four others who
were injured are in a critical condition
An official investigation into the failure
OF the Flyers brakes to work has been
begun.