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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
THE RATTLEsNAKE.
Most Gallant Reptile Always Issu- ing a Challenge Before He Flights.

The rattlesnake, probably the most deadly American snake, is really gem tleman. as snakes go. He never eats his own trends, as mos other snakes do, ana he always plays fair and gives warning before he strikes. In the early poineer days, west of the Rockies, rattlers were frequently eaten by hard-pressed trave- Iers, andtheir flesh is said to be as good as chicken. Great skill must be exer- cised in catching this snake, if he is to be eaten, as he has trick of biting him. self when cornered and so committing suicide, and in this case his flesh is as deadly as his bite.
 The maligned pig, who is known by those who properly understand him to be really brave and intelligent little beast, regards rattesnake as the greatest luxury and attacks and kills them with absolute fearlessness. On a California ranch a certain field was so overrun with rattlers that, it was practically useless. It was fenced in, and pair of young pigs turned into it. The pigs grew fat and sleek, and in a short time they had gobbled up every last rattler. Piggiwig has been known to attack the largest and mist deadly snakes and come off victor in the fight.
 Apropos of the well-known fact that ratter will bite himself and commit
 
 his enemies. the tale is told by >hupters in the far West that a little bird, native of the Rockies, is extremely in- terested in the extermination of the rat tier. So far as is known this bird does not feed upon the snake, but is actuated solely by motives of benevolence in rid ding the world of these dangerous rep- tiles. eSeing a rattler asleep or summing himself on a stone, this thoughtful and energetic little body flies off and returns with bits of very prickly cactus. which the bird places in little circle around him. When the circle is quite, complete the enterprising bird, eager to see the results of it's toll, swoops down and runs his bill into the sleeping snake. which starts to move away only to encounter the cactus over which he cannot crawl. He turns about and strikes the cactus again Finding himself unable to escape, he bites himself and dies by his own deadly weapon.
 A rattlesnake never goes out of his way for fight, but when he is attacked he gfihts desperately. lad who was trout fishing In d country where rattlers abound slipped and feel. In falling he saw to his horror that he was coming down on the cold body of large snake. He heard the rattle which is the snakes war cry. He had the presence of mind in falling to grasp the snake close to the head and hold on like grim death. Like d flash the snakes body coiled round his arm and frightened in an effort to make him relax his hold. It moved it's body so vigorously that in spite of holding with both hands he feared it would escap De. Fortunately his companions came to his assistance and cut the snake from his arm before he was quite exhausted with the struggle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
STRIKE IS AVERTED.
Trouble at Lowell Postponed for a
 Week.

Lowell Mass, March e9.-The strike os e.o0O cotton mill opera tives in seven of the largest mill plants here, has been averted for week with a possible revo- days "
 During the day the union men who number only about 1000 of the 5000 per sohs who would be out of employment if the strike went into effect. were disposed to object to the agreement entered into by the delegates to the business men's s conferences. They claimed that these del egates had not ben instructed to nego- tiate a prostponement of the strike; that their instructions had been to demand 10 per cent. increase in wages 10 go into effect Monday and if successful to report back to the council The Textile Council finally tonight voted to endorse the delegates.
 Tonight it does not appear that the wage question is any nearer solution than carly in the week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30

We shall offer for your choosing Monday and Tuesday variety of seasonabe bargains which points of quality style and prices cannot be duplicated.
 Wash Dress Goods. 150 New stylish patterns Dmitis Bastes, Tissues most skirts 12 quality, Monday SC inch Spring Percales a Toe quality at 1-2c.
 Muslin Underwear. perfect combination of workmanship price what shall offer line of regular Gowns chem and beautifully choice. It is soc
 Infants Caps. large shipment Childrens ceved this week Monday have special % soc and 25c
 Umbrellas and Parasols. 2e inch Pearl Handle Gloria % inch Ivory worth $500, in assortment choice for $10O
 Ladies' Shirt Waists. line of White also Pca and striped waists, at choice for 75c
 large hndsomest effects desirable choice $1.5O
 En1brOiderieS. We received shipme beautiful wide Insert Embroidery We show them all counter Monday yard, 1oc
 Ribbons! RibbOnS! Crepe de chne Ribbon the numbers 30 and 100, regularly 25c and 35c, at per yard 1ec
 White Goods Departn1ent. Swiss Lawn sheer and pretty 40 inches wide 1sc value Monday
 White price 12 1-2c Monday choice, 9c
 Millinery Department.
  Easte thanks and timely arrivals able prices a special feature
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
Will Not Grant Increase.

New Bedford. Mass, March Evolving to the inability of Secretary O'Donneil or the Fall River Splnners' Union to come over today to take part in a conference between the New England Cotton Yarn Company and members of the labor or ganizations when a discussion of the de- mand for an increase of wages of 10 per cent was to be had. the conference took no action and adjourned until Monday af- ternoon to allow the Fall River operatives chance to be represented The general leehns among representatives is that a lO per cent advance will not be granted. Ihere are eighteen yarn mills controlled py- this company. The operatives that would be affected in all these mills nuu- her nearly 5000
 BenJamin. Wilcox. treasurer of the City Miiis' which are not in the yarn syndi- cate group, today announced that he would pay 10 per cent advance in wages
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
 VAGAR1ES OF ANIMALS.
Oysters That Grow on Trees-Rooks That Fight for Nesting Places.

Chicago News.
 The British government conducts tur- tie farm al Ascension Island Januarv in each year sees the commencement of the turtle season, which doqs not, as rue, last more tha.l three months All tur- ties caught at Ascension Island are the propuerty of the crown and arc only sent to Englan and other places for disposal as directed by the admiralty, in whose hands the govrnment of the wholo is- land practically rests. The particular sDc- cieS which favors Ascension with its visits is the gren turtle, from whose green fat fat and portion of the fins that particular brand of soup is made which is pro- verbally associated with the banquets of London's civic dignitares.
 Many people still smile when they hear travellers talk of oysters that grew on trees. just asc. long ago, sailors were laughed at when they came home with stories of flying fish. Both are real enough. however. and the tree oyster is of delicious taste if voyagers through the tropics are to be believed. At a confer ence recently held in Barbadoes, J. E.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
AN INCREASE IN WAGES
PAY OF COTTON MILL HANDS
 WILL BE RAISED.
In Southern New England Many of the Manufacturers Will Grant
 an Advance of Ten
 Per Cent.

Boston. March 29.-The advance of 10 per cent which was granted to the 27, GOO employees of A Fall River Cotton mills early In the month. has become general in Southern New England. It is estimated that by April fully 6O,oOO hands in this section will have had their wages in- creased. The decision of the New Bed ford manufacturers to concede the de- mands of their help was followed early today by that of the leading mill own CTS of Rhode Island and while no authori. tative announcement has been made as to what the big mills of Lowell. Law renee. Manchester. Lewiston, Nashau ana other cotton centres will do, it is gen. orally believed that they will follow Fall River and New Bedford
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
Damage Around Huntsville.

Huntsville. Ala, March 29.--News from the county began to come in this morn ing of the work of the terrible wind of yesterday. Farm houses were blown away. groves of fine trees were levelled and many farm animals were killed. MT Trevels house. west of the city, was completely wrecked, and Nose Shepherd lost his home and barn and narrowly cs- caped with his life. Flying timbers held the man to the ground for several min utes. Sandy Mitchell's house and barn were completely wrecked and one of his sons was seriously injured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
THE HOUSE.

Washington, March 29.-The House de voted most of today to the bill increasing the efficiency of the revenue cutter ser vice, but did not complete it's considera- ton The opening argument was made by MT. Sherman (N. Y0. Speeches were made in its favor by Messrs. Miner CWiso and H. C. Smith tMich), and against it by Messrs. Richardson tAla) Little (Ark), Cochran (Mo) and Mann Qll).
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
Fixing Washouts.

Cincinnati, March 29-The Cincinnati Southern Railway officials state that they will have all their washouts along the Emory River repaired and ready for trains at 10 o'clock tonight. They are running trains by detour routes today without interruption, hut traffic south of Chattanooga for Birmingham and other points cannot be resumed till tomorrow
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
Trains are Annulled.

Birmingham, March 25.-(Speciat 1.-The As ht ma Great Southern Railroad be- cause of the floods between Livingston and York. has attempted to operate none of its through trains south of Blrming- ham. The Southern Railway nas had bad wsshouts near Steens. Miss, and Near Dogwood. Ala. At the latter place thirteen cars in q freight train went through a trestle No one was hurt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
Operatives Make a Kick.

Fall River. Mass, March 29-The card room employees of the Pocasset mills com. plain that they are not receiving the full 10 per cent. advance recently agreed upon by the manufacturers. Their grievances will be considered by the Carders' Asso- citation Monday night. bout 200 more operatives went out on strike today at the Globe yarn mills of the New England Cotton Yarn Company, making eAout lO0 out in all
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
Trains Interfered With.

:. New Orleans, March 29-The railroads passing through Mississippi are still very much interfered with by the floods and are compelled to adopt roundabout ways of reaching New Orleans. Schedules for the time being are impossible to main- tain. but improvement is beginning to ap- pear.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
Schedules Being Resumed.

Vicksburg. Miss. March 29.-The rail communication with the outside world Is practically restored, although trains are running on irregular schedules. Meridian is still cut off from Jackson. Reports from Gibson state that ali trains are running on schedule.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
Scranton Bridge Not Damaged.

Mobile Ala. March 29.-A special to The Item from Scranton. Miss, says: There has been no damage to the Scran- ton bridge from high waters. All trains from New Orleans and Mobile are on
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30

Washington March 29.--Chairman Sulloway. of the House Committee on Invalid Pensions. is preparing report on the bill granting pension of S5 900 annually to the widow of President Mckinley and will present it prob ably next week The bill has been favorably
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30

time and passing over the bridge. The river is high and rising fast, but no damage has resulted so far.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30

If the saloon keeper doesn't have Utopian, as loyal citizen you should go where Utopian is sold.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
S1OO.ooO Loss by Fire.

Clean, N. Y, March 2s.-The plant of the Wilson Sash and Blind Company, ex- cept a store house, was burned to the ground today. Loss, $100 GOO.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
MANY BRIDGES
 WASHED AWAY
Continued from Page one.)

at over ssooo. The loss to Middlesboro merchants is greater than at first be- lieved. it being sl.5oo. 1t will take s1.00o for this city to replace her bridges which were washed away.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
Wood Again in Havana.

Havana, March 2e. Governor General Wood. who has been In the United States some days. arrived at Havana today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
Pension for Mrs. Mckinley

Have you noticed the flavor of Utopianp
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30

Casey-pid ye hear about poor Flannery? Cassidy-Sorra the word
 Cascy-Shure the big stame hammer in tho foundry dropped down on his clist aTl killed him.
 Ca<sdy-Wel. O'im not surprised. for he always had a wake chist.-Philadelphis Press
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30

One touch of rumor makes the whole world chin. --Schoolmaster
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30

Some of the political prophets should. he. without honor in their own party.-Judge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
dn anYthing rash ".l

oh, John. don't do anything rash"
 ''Rash@ Why. I'm going to help him. You don't suppose he can remove shat piano from the house without assistance. do you? Phil adelphia Press.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30

John" she whispered. there's burglar in the parlor, He just bumped against the piano and struck several keys"
 You don't say. I'll go right down.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
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We shall offer for your choosing Monday and Tuesday variety of seasonabe bargains which points of quality, style and prices cannot be duplicated.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-31
POINTS IN JEWISH HISTORY.

INTERESTING PAPERS ON THD DoINGs OF THE
ANCIENT AND MODERN RACE
Prominent Hebrews from all over the United
States attended the opening session OF the tenth
annual meeting or the American Jewish Historical
Society in the assembly room Of the Temple Emanu-
Ell Fcrty-thrd-st and Fifth-ave.. yesterday. Pro-
iessor ]. H Hollander. of Baltimore, read paper
on "A Note on Jewish Names in the Maryland
Muster Rolls 11I5-S3' Jewish Activity in Amer
lean Colonial Commerce" the title OF Max J..
kohler's paper.
The Rev DR. H. Pereira Mendes read the memoir
of the Rev. Abraham Pereira Mendes. Reference
read by Professor Morris Jastrow, jr.. Of the Uni
versity OF Pennsylvania.
At the afternoon session officers were elected for
the years 1902 and 1905 as follows: Dr. Cyrus Adler
president Simon W. Rosendale. Mendes Cohen. the
Rev. DR.. 3. Felsenthal and Professor Charles Gross
voe-presidents; DR. Herbert Friedenwald, corre-
tary; Professor Richard Gotthei. treasurer the
following additional members OF the executive
council; Mayer Sulzberger; Professor Norris Jas
trow ;tr. y. Taylor Phillips. simon Wolf. John
Samuel, the Rev. Dr. David Phipson. the Rev
Henry Cohen, Professor Morris Loeb and Professor
At the evening session the president DR. CYRUS
Adler: OF Washington. delivered his annual address
ProIessor follander read paper prepared by DIR.
cd OF Determining the Jewish Population of Large
Cities in the United States"
In commenting on the paper, DIR. Adler said that
his Investigations had con vinced him that most
large cities considerably exaggerated Henrv
Necarsulmer of New-York, read paper on Major
served in the 18Th 1nfa1try s ors NTH SSTPErt sf,n
tion. and who died In 1871. at the age OF ninety-ve
years. other paper read were: a Sketch OF the
History of the Jews of Chicago by II. Eliassof
this city; The Cincinnati Community in iSa5' by
the Rev Dr. David Philipson, of Cincinnati
New-York tribune., 1902-01-31

10 serve the brewers and the beet root maEnates
Then, too the Senate does not favor the an
nexation of the island The majority of the
House claims. also, TO be opposed TO anneXa-
ton, immediate or remote. but il is pointed out
that the methods OF the Ways and Means Com
nlittee. If persisted In. are to precipitate
annexation early date But under the
House system should Cuba be brought into
closer political union with this country there
would be trouble with the islanders for an IN
definite period, because their union with the
United States had been forced. While II Is
recognized by farsighted men of all parties that
perhaps annexation TO the United States Is the
manifest destiny of Cuba, still II is argued that
Cuba should first be prepared for that event ny
being permitted to experiment with lndepeh-
dent sovereignty. so as to train the CUBAN Inlnu
10 correct ideas of republican government
FOrcible annexation. such as the House seems
determined to bring about. would be. an out
rage upon the island before all the world, since
Congress distinctly avowed I'm the declaration
of war against Spain that it was not the desire
purpose of this government to control the
island But a gradual process Of assimilation
II that be Cuba's destiny. would bring about a
natural and easy absorption Of the island on
terms satisfactory TO both parties TO the con-
tract. and in keeping with the pledge of the
nation.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-31
QUIET DAY IN THE SENATE.
PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION RESOLUTION
ADOPTED-TTLLMAN ON SOUTH CARO-
LIMA IN THE REVOLUTION.

Washington. Jan. 3o.-To-day's session of the SEN
ate was entirely void of the tumultuous scenes
which characterized the sessions of the last three
days. Ths-RaiiPpine Tariff bill was taken I'D at
O'Clock. and Mr.. Tillman. of South Carolina de-
lvered a speech devoted almost entirely 20 a dis
cussion of the part his State took I'm tho vyar or
the Revolution. incidentally he referred occasion
ally TO the pending BILL drawing morals as he said
for the benefit of the majority that they might he
applied to the Philippines
MT Hoars joint resolution proposing an amend
Hent 10 the constitution respecting the succession
to the Presidency in the Presdent-elect sbouId
die between the time of his election and the date
OF MS inauguration was adopted. II provides that
IN az cases not provided by Article III clause
taa 2. me M constitution where there is no person en-
tleu 10 dlScharge the duties of the offica of tha
4,' Presden.' tne same shall devolve upon the Vice
E,lesiueht- Inc congress may by law provide Tor
the case WneIe there is person entitled To hold
ba ns.e OF IreSident or Vice President declaring
Hnat oincer shall then act President ana sunSS
onlGsr hIs shat act accordingly until the disabiiitv
sisl pc removed or President shall he eiectsd
sti SeNtrai ollls or minor importance 10 wbicb No
In executive session a n,imhsr n, ,...,-.,.
hclu.uins that or General Wilder s. Metcaif 10 hs
pension agent at Topeka, Kan were connrmsd 20 De
New-York tribune., 1902-01-31
CENSUS BUREA U BILL PASSED
FRIENDS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE LA"
DEFEATED IN THE HOUSE.

Washington JAN so-The House to-day passed
the bill for the creation of permanent census
Bureau The friends of the Civil Service law VINO
we're opposed to making the employees or the bureau
eligible for transfer retention. were over"heni
ingly defeated. By the terms OF the Din the per
manent organization will succeed the present tenn
porary organization on July l, 1902, ana all EN-
nIoves on the rolls on the date of the passage OF
the act will become eligible for transfer TO other
denartments or retention in the permanent organ
jzation The bill also provides for a manufactur-
ing census in 1s and for the collection OF certain
special statistics annually.
Mr. Gillett of Massachusetts, chairman OF the
Civil Service Committee. opposed the bill. which.
he argued. would keep the friends OF members OF
Congress in office and initiate against those who
In good faith had passed the Civil Service exam
ination. Mr. Gillett offered but the House reject
ed an amendment to provide that all new appoln.-
1nents in the office shall be made IN accord
ance with requirements of the Civil Service act
and authorizing the President in his Gscretlon 10
classify the employees in the Census once =,
An amendment adopted providing tnat All
employees of the Census Bureau should De cltlzens
of the United states. A., . -
Mr. Maddox OF Georgia. demanded the ayes and
noes the passage of the BILL but only eieNen
members seconded the demand, ana the OH was
passed without division. . w.,
Several hundred employees of the Census bureau
who in the gallery appiauded the announce
rnent that the bill had passed.
Early in the session bill was passed LOT tne pro-
lection of the lives of miners in the Territories
New-York tribune., 1902-01-31
MR. CARNEGIE,S GIFT ACCEPTED
TRUSTEES OF THE INSTITUTION COMPLETE
THEIR ORGANIZATION

Washington Jan. 50.-The Carnegie Institution
completed its organization to-day by the election OF
Abram S. Hewitt. Dr. d. G. Gilman, Secretary
Root, DR.. J. $. Billings. Carroll d. Wright Dr. :
Weir Mitchell and DR.. c. D. WaIcott an executive
committee. DR.. Gilman. president of the institu-
tion. reported that house at No l4S9 K-st I'm
this city, had been secured . a temporary home
for the institution. The erection later of an adj
ministration building in this city contemplated
Judge Morrow. of California. offered the following
resolution. acknowledging the gift, which was
unanimously adopted:
Resolved. That the board Of trustees acknowl-
edging the generosity OF the gift OF Mr. Carnegie
in the foundation of the institution desire to ex-
press the concurrence of the trustees In the scope
and purposes stated in his deed OF trust apd
hereby formally accept the donation and the re-
sponsibities connected with ii.
Preceding action the resolution DR. Gilman
spoke at some length explaining the scope and pur-
poses of the gift.
The meeting brief. Ex-Mayor Hewitt nre
sided. The bylaws of the institution were care
fully considered, and a few changes in the Ian
suage of the final draft were made. These changes
make the terms of Office of the trustees three in
stead Of five years. A specific provision was in
serted in the fifth article that expenditure shall
be authorized or made by the executive COMMITTEES
except in pursuance of previous appropriation bv
the board. Tho executive committee Is sIso
directed TO submit at each annual meeting a de-
tailed estimate for the expenditures of the snc-
ceeding year, and amendment of the bylaws is
permitted Dy a majority vote of the entire mem
bership OF the board of trustees at auy nrior as
Well as subsequent meeting TO that of the hoa rI
10 be held next November The executive commit,
tee spent most of the afternoon In conferences sro
next meeting of the trustees will be held NJ -
headquarters OF the institution next November VIC
New-York tribune., 1902-01-31
APNY AND NAVY ORDERS.

Washington Jan. So-The following army and
navy orders have been issued:
ARMY.
Captain ALBERT 3 BRoOKEs 29th Infantry VIII pro
ceed TO Fort Bayard for treatment
The RESIGNATION by WILLIAM B. GORDON, professor OF
natural experimental philosophy Military ACADEMY
OF his commission captain in the ordnance depart
only. has been accepted
Major EDGAR a. MBAINS. surgeon, Is relieved ITon
duty az Eorr Adams the arrival OF Major NONlS
". CHAMPION su7seon and val then proGeeI S,, 70
Fort TO relieve Contract surgeon JAMES
B. FERGUSON who will proceed 70 his home Tor an
nulment OF contract
second Lieutenant MORRIS e. LOCKE. 5sth Company
coast artillery. ana Second Lieutenant JEAN =
OAKE,S. seth Company. coast artillery are uaas-
ferre,i to unassigned list These officers viii re-
commanding orlcer. arthleFS oisIIlCt Ol
San Juan Porto Rico, for stan duty.
cartain GEORGE WHITE. 9th Cavalry. IS detailed 70
nh a vacancy IN the quartermasters department
Contract Surgeon WILLIAM A. WICKI.INE viii proceed
no Fort I.swtcn TO relieve First Lieutenant HENRY
5 KIERSTElD assistant surgeon. Lieutenant klER-
STF;D report duty at the General Hospital
Preside OF Francisco
NAVY.
Lieutenant 7. T. CRAVEN. detached Navy YARD Ports
y. II, and report % President Board or tdu-
cation. NeN-YorS for duty on the ST. Narys