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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
RECORDS OF HIGH WATERS
Alabama River Still Attracts
 Large Crowds.
To Extend Benefits of River Service of Weather Bureau to Cover Plantations, Live Stock and
 Lumber Interests.

The Coosa River is falling steadily at all points, and the Alabama began fall ing here during Wednesday night. and will probably begin to fall at Selma dur ing today. It will be several days. how ever, before the waters get back within the river banks again. The fiat ground across the river Is still covered with enough water to float a big boat. The river still attracts large crowd daily. and many of the fishermen are making good hauls of driftwood.
 Now that the danger has passed and the waters are receding rapidly, reports of the great value of the flood warnings distributed by the Weather Bureau are coming to light. At Rome. Ga, a partic- ularly happy hit was made on the warn- ing. That place is at the junction of the Oostanatla and Etowah Rivers. It was so badly damaged during the great flood of 1892 that the people there get quite apprehensive wherever the rainfall is quite heavy over both forks of the river at the same time. The recent Weather Bureau warning was for about a 33-foot stage at Rome; the waters there rose rapidly to 32.s feet, and then began to fall. The warnings were verified al- most to tho exact figure estimated for other places along the river.
 The Weather Bureau records show the following high river stages have been at- tained at Montgomery:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
REACTION IN CHINA
REGENT EVENTS DISCOURAGE
 ADVOCATES OF REFORM.
Dowager Empress and General Yung Lu Said to Be Nervous Lest They Be Punished for En-
 couraging Boxerism.

Pekin, Jan. 2.--Several recent announce. ments tend to discourage the hope that the Dowager Empress had learned les son of reform from the events of the past year. Foreigners are disposed to take a pessimistic view of the outlook.
 General Iung Lu's determination to or- sanize two anti-foreign army corps. to offset the commands of the pro-foreign ing. and is evidence of the continued domination of his influence. which is bit- terly anti-foreign.
 Other incidents which are considered significant are the suppression Of the only independent newspaper in this city by or der of the Governor of Pekin, and the closing of the industrial school here, re- gently organized by philanthropists, also by the Governors order. This school was intended for the training of destitute youths.
 Other liberal Chinese will hesitate now to give practical vent to their theories, fearing the displeasures of officialdom.
 A third edict regarding the recent mur- der of a Belgian priest (near Ningh-She- Foo, in Kan Soo province) has appeared. It appoints a special injunction to pun ish those who are guilty of the crime. and re-affirms the Dowager Empress,s unusual activity upon the part of the court, in the punishment of those guilty of an anti-Christian outrage. and Is ta- ken as evidence of the Dowager Em-
 
 upon the eve of the return of the court to Pekin.
 Proofs accumulate that Prince Ching z arguments persuaded the Dowager En- press to trust herself within range of the legation forts. Officials arriving here describe the Dowager Empress and Gen. eral Yung Lu as being extremely nervous and suspicious lest the foreigners are planning to entrap them after their ar rival and punish them for encouraging BoXerism.
 The foreigners probably will view the courts re-entry into Pekin from the wall, near the legations.
 The Chinese officials have been sound- ed by the ministers as to whether they will enforce the old custom of restraining foreigners from witnessing imperial pro- sessions. The replies are not encourag- ing The treaty gives the legations a strip of wall commanding a view of the gates of the imperial city and the mem bers of the foreign community are plan ming to assemble thereon. It will be a great innovation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
SOUND JERSEY JUSTICE"
A Case in Which a Reform Associa'
 tion Got Of Its Base.

Philadelphia Bulletin.
 Our neighbors in New Jersey are to be congratulated on the action of their State Court of Pardons in unanimously refusing to release Libbie Gerrabrandt. the murderess, who has already served thirty years in prison under life sem tence.
 The case Is notable from the fact that the State organization of the Woman s Christian Temperance Union in New Jersey has made a concerted effort to procure the freedom of the female assas- sin. Led by sentiment rather than by sense. the members of this institution have secured the signatures of thousands of members of their sex to petitions urging pardon for the criminal in ques- ton, and 1t is to the credit of the Court of Pardons that it has firmly resisted the demand,
 The crime for which the Garrabrandt woman was condemned was the cold blooded poisoning of her employer. and the communication of ner sentence to Imprisonment for life exhausted all the lenity to which she was entitled. In making a crusade on her behalf the W c T. U. has been exceedingly i'll ad- vised and the failure of its attempts ought to convince it's members of the unwisdom of meddling with matters which have no connection with the proper work of their organization.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
platform and confine themselves to linn

platform and confine themselves to linn It's which 1t places upon them. In the several congressional districts the campaign will be made exclusively on the tarif, and 1t Is here that the effort will be specially made to educate the people for the more important struggle or the national campaign "ear. As Congress deals with the question. it is regarded as one peculiarly national in its scope, and just in proportion as the tarin Is brought to the front free silver will be relegated latter is not to be accomplished by words, but by acts, and that there will be no effort to demonstrate that free silver is a dead issue except by letting they will not make the mistake of the Ohio Democrats who estranged free silver Democrats, not so much by ignoring the money question as by boasting of the making the platform eppear to be a followers.
 The leaders admit that there is still 8 strong feeling in Indiana in favor of Bryan and that a very large per cent. of the party would be willing to take him up again if there was encouragement This places the leaders in a peculiar po- sition, for any overt act against Bryan or his cause Is followed at once by the accusation that the leaders are pander- Ing to the gold standard element, and such accusations are always accompa- nied by signs of revolt.
 In Favor of schley.
 Realizing that Bryan will not be the candidate again, there has been a good deal of discussion of Admiral Schley in connection with the presidency, and there is little doubt but the Indiana Demo- cTats are prepared to turn to him. In fact, there is already a movement on foot to indorse him in a roundabout way in the Congressional Conventions by demanding that Congress take action to remove the stigma which the court-mar- tial placed upon him in the majority opinion.
 This movement is based on the belief that the present Congress will ignore the controversy in the Navy Department and that the vjncication of Schley may be . proper thing to demand of the next Con gress. Such resolutions would be a vir- tual pledge to schley. regardless of the attitude that Congrees might assume to- ward him, and should he become q pres idential possibility. Indiana would already have spoken in such way that her del- egation would be compelled to support him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03

The Weather Bureau has no record of the river prior to December 1, 1890. but acknowledges as authentic a stage of 59.7 feet at this place on April l, 1856.
 Section Director Chaffee of the Weath- CT Bureau office said, in discussing the flood, that the result of the recent warm ings, particularly the prompt attention paid them by -ho je interested, was very gratifying, as evidencing the public ap- preciation and faith in the bureau river service. He said that, in order to make the warnings of real benefit, 1t was nec- essary that the different interests affected by sudden river rises, should take imme- diate action on receipt of the notification of an expected freshet. He also men, tioned that it is the desire of his office to extend the benefits of the river service as far as possible. With this end in view, the local office of the bureau will fin the near future, endeayor to collect informa- tion from as many plantations, lumber ing. livestock, and other interests along the Tallapoosa, Coosa and Alabama as possible, showing exactly what stage of the river was dangerous to their inter ests during each season of the year; for a moderately high stage during the crop growing and harvesting season will often do much more damage than a much high CT stage during other months. The i'm formation. after being collected and col- lated, will be kept for handy reference so that in time of danger the warnings can be distributed to the best possible advantage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03

But the chief reason why the leaders are turning to Schley Is that he was not party in any way to the issues of the past tKo national campaigns and, there fore. he could not be objectionable either crats. for he cannot be accounted as be- longing to either wing. They also argue that he was one of the most distinguish ed leaders in the war for the freedom of Cuba, which Democrats indorsed and that he has not been prominent in con- nection with the struggle in the Philip pines in a war which Democrats oppose They profess to see in him an ideal can- didate for the presidency, and there is q general acquiescence In the opinion that he would be the strongest man the party could nominate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
ARE TO DROP SILVER
INDIANA DEMOCRATS TO TAKE
 UP TARIFF REFORM.
Also to Endorse schley-Believe the Admiral Would Make Ideal Candi- date for President Under
 Present Conditions.
Indianapolis Special to Chicago Record

Indianapolis Special to Chicago Record.
 Herald.
 If the Democratic leaders throughout Indiana succeed in carrying out their plans in the coming campaign and Tor the organization for which the preiimi- nary steps are now being taken. the free silver issue which was dominant Tn lo9o 1898 and 1900 will have no place in the campaign, but in It's stead the old snip boleth of tariff reform will be heard up- on the hustings' and the fights will be made with an eye single to the more important campaign of 1904
 As a rule, though not blazoning the fact to the world, the Indiana Democrats do not expect very astonishing results from the State campaign, for the Repub- licans are so well entrenched in power and conditions are so favorable In every way to that party that 1t Is only the visionary partisan that even hopes to carry the State.
 Under the present apportionment ana the numerical advantage which the he- publicans have in the holdover members of the State Senate, there Is hardly probabilit that the Democrats will con trol the legislature on joint ballot, ani all the indications now point to the re- election of Mir. Fairbanks to the United States Senate for another term of six years.
 Majority is Dwindling.
 Those who admit the presence of these conditions do not find in them any cause for Encouragement, but, on the contrary. regard them as the natural sequence of events for while the Democratic party was pursuing the will-o'- -the-wisp of free silver. the Republicans were piling up ma jorjties which have given them a prestige in the State which cannot Do overcome in & single campaign. It Is true, however. that the majority against the party was less in 1898 than in lS9S. and less in 1900 than In 1s9S and conserv- ative Democrats believe 1t will be less Tn l9A2 than in 1900. but this does not mean that the Republican prestige can be swept away in single campaign ana turned into Democratic victory
 On the other hand, there Is encourage ment for Democrats in the figures, for they argue that the gradual falling away of the Republican majority means the return of Democrats to the fold and that a judicious campaign. one based upon the bring about a perfect union of the party and place 1t in line for successful strus- gle in 1904, when its leadership will be new and will appeal to it's membership through the old dogmas.
 It is safe to say, therefore. that the battle for 1904 and that the Democratic leaders, who do not expect results in the way of the recovery of offices. will be satisfied if the vote shows that the party is again
 Outlining the Campaign.
 In pursuance of this plan 1t has already beeh decreed that the State platform of the party shall be confined exclusively to State issues, with the exception in favor of asserting fealty to the traditional doctrine of tariff reform. and the men who will go out upon the hustings are to take their cue from the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03

ford against NortoD may take an injunc.. tion psndsnte lite, as prayed, . provioe9e ee s15o.00O. conditional that he will pay whatever may be found due from him to the estate of George F. Gilman; with leave fo the defendantssto move to have the security increased If the cause be not submitted to the court on final hea.- lng during the year 1902, by reason of any delay on the part of the complain ant. If such security be given an intunc- eeiver on the first suit (Edward L. Nor ton against George IT. Hartford), will be denied. g,r ss
 If Hartford elects not to give such security. the motion for injunction In the second suit will be denied. and the court will. in the first place, appoint George H. Hartford and another person to be selected by the court, general receivers. as prayed"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
Montgomery Theatre.
 Tonight
 Last Performance The Elks' Burlesque Circus" Seats on sale at Forbes's Music Store.
PORTO RICO PROSPEROUS.
Governor Hunt Finds Much Ground
 for Encouragement.

TOT encouragement.
 San Juan, P. R., Jan. Ex-Governor Hunts message to the Legislature of Porto Rico was read at Il o'clock this morning before a joint session of that body held in the theatre of San Juan. The message congratulated the Leyisll- ture upon the fact that its work in 1901 had been vindicated as wise. co1serv1- tive and progressive and conducive to the establishment of free trade between Porto Rico and the United States seven months before the existing tariff duties provided for the cessation of the collet- tion of such duties. In his message Gov ernor Hunt says:
 Tranquility and contentment prevail in Porto Rico; schools have multiplied; {; railroads are being constructed; the com merce of the island has been developed and exports have increased; agriculture has become more profitable; roads are being built and debts are being paid. Tolerance of opinion has become more common. former antagonism being for gotten"
 Governor Hunts report said further that SS5 schools were open throughout the island: 93A teachers were employed In them and 45O pupils attended them. Thirty-two school houaes had been con- structed and 129 Porto Rican students were being educated in the United States.
 The insular revenues had increased the ance of July. 1901. and the total balance amounted to 5000, 900.
 Governor Hunt recommended an iE- crease in the excises upon beer. cos metics and perfumes, and road tax of S1 head.
 Concerning the case of Santiago Igle- sias Ohe representative of the American Federation of Labor who was sentenced here December Il to three years and four months Imprisonment on charge ne consptracy) the Governor said: Where the purpose of organization is merely to increase the profits of labor, to dignity its worth through peaceful means. law susceptible to a construction forbidding the execution of sucn a purpose is un- worthy to the American government and should be wiped out"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03

oleasure to lean against haystack and axIs = grind, whose highest ambition is to borrow chew of tobacco. take more pride i6 my ability to guess the weight. of fat hog than do in the capacity to hold the helm Of the ship of State.''
 That's just it. man nearly breaks his neck trying to get loose from his farm, and after he has accomplished 1T and gets what the world calls way up, he is just as anxious to get back on the land again. The contented man on .. a good farm, with little money in the bank, has this world beaten to a nnsn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
NEGROES TO SEE PRESIDENT
Delegation Will Extend Him al
 Invitation to Visit Atlanta,

Washington. Jan. 2-I. Garland Penn of Atlanta, who had charge of the ne- gro exhibit at the Atlanta Exposition. today called on President Roosevelt and arranged for the reception Saturday. January IS, of delegation who are to invite him to yOung negroes Christian congress in Atlanta next August which is to consider the moral and spiritual training of young colored people. Presi- dent Roosevelt told MT. Penn that he looked upon the movement to be promot- ed by the Atlanta congress with favor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
Governor Tired of Office |.

NIlIIIIbSUIt JUUIIIdI.
 Governor Savage of Nebraska, has troubles of his own, even in the mag nificently appointed chambers of the ex- ecutive mansion of Nebraska. T would rather stand and look at piglet squeal- Ing for a place at the trough" he said one day, than sit in luxuriously ap- pointed office. and hear the chronic office seekers squealing for some sort of a snap. There Is something soothing and restful about a barnyard. It is real
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
Levi Reed Recaptured.

Guthrie, Ok, Jan. 2.-Lcvi Reed who was among the prisoners that escaped from the Federal jail here July ,. last. was recaptured on New Years Day and eturned to jail htre today. He was charged with horse stealing before he escaped, but he returns charged with murder, having been identified by Dr. Beanbloesom of Oklahoma City as one of the highwavmen who killed the doc tGr's 4-year-old sen near Rush Springs last August.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
FISHERMEN END STRIKE.

No Concessions Were Granted by the
 Mobile Firms!
 Mobile Ala. Jan. 2.-The strike of fishermen. which commenced in Pensa- cola several weeks ago and spread to Mobile, has been ended here. The boats of the local firms have, with one excep- ton, all gone out manned by the old men. No concessions were granted by the Mobile firms No crew is available at present for the remaining boat, as one crew went to Galveston, Texas, to work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03

The excitement among physicians ca,s- ed by the cases of tetanus in persons recently vaccinated by the health au- N. J., has brought about an investiga- tion of the methods of procuring vac cine and vsccination in both towns. In Cleveland the impression prevails that vaccine. while in Camden 1t Is asserted that the fault lay in improper care of the vaccination wound after vaccination.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
French Wines.

The very large yields of wine in recent years in French vineyards are attributed largely to the importation of vigorous bv phylloxera. The quality, however. Is said to be inferior to that of the wine made from the old French yiAes.<
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
GREASE REMOVED.
And Guaranteed to Stay Out by
 Holt'S Dye Works

Steam-cleaning is the only way in which grease spots can be permanently removed. and Holts Dye Works, 109 g.. Court St., operate the best steam-plant here for removing them. Telephone 432.
 -adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
DECISION IN GILMER CASE.
Judge Lacomb Hands Down ar
 Opinion.

Opinion.
 New York. Jan. 2.-Judge Lacomb. in the United States Circuit Court, handed down an opinion today in the cross-suits of Edward L. Norton, as adminlstrator of the estate of George F. Gilman, against George H. Hartford and The oDnilus Gilman. as administrators, and George H Hartford and Theophilus Gil- man against Edward L. Norton. as ad- ministrator This Is the suit in which was raised the question of the appoint ment of receivers for the affairs of the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, and the Great American Tea Company. and all Of the stores throughout the country operated under those titles, or which the late George l.. Gilman was the promoter. In his opinion Judge Lacombe 'The plaintiff in the second suit Hart-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03

A stone-cutter who was working on the new medical building of Cornell Univer- sitv suddenly fell dead from arsenic poisoning. the arsenic being In the stone inhalation cf arsenic Is not uncommon. Many cases have been reported in in- fants. the source of poisoning being the green coloring in wall paper.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03

Montgomery Theatre.
 Tonight
 Last Performance The Elks' Burlesque Circus" Seats on sale at Forbess Music Store.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
REMARKABLE CURE OF cRoUP<-
A Little Boys Life Saved.


 I have a few words to say regarding Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It saved my little boys life and feel that can not praise 1t enough. I bought bottle of 1t from A. F. Steere of Goodwin, s. D.. and when I got home with 1t the poor baby could hardly breathe. I 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. I am positive that if I had not got that bottle of cough medicine. my boy would not be on earth today.--Joel Demont, Inwood, Iowa. For sale by k. c. Fowler. Druggist. adv.
 Docking of the Sterling. Washington. Jan. 2.--Rear Admiral En- dicott. Chief of the Bureau of Yard and CaIjtain Converse, President of the Naval Board in charge of the test of the new floating dry dock at New Orleans. say ing that the big collier Sterling was very successfully docxed in a strong wind and current.
 Montgomery Theatre.
 Tonight
 Last Performance
 '"rhe Elks' Burlesaue Circus"
 Seats on sale at
 Forbes's Music Store. adv.
 to happen is proof against disappetntment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
HERE AND THERE .

The owner of tannery in which hu- man skins are sometimes tanned as q tanning the skin of a negro Q very del- icate cuticle peels on. leaving the skin Identical with that of white man. gro's color Is even skin deep"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
Docking of the Sterling
Montgomery Theatre.
 Tonight
 Last Performances 'The Elka' Burlesque Circus.

The man who always expects the unexpected 10 happen ts proof against disappointment.