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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-22

The above pictures represent what Botanic Blood Balm did for MT. C. W. Robertson. Augusta, Ga. He says: My face was cov- cred with fostering eruptions and pimples. bones, joints. and rheumatism, and my skin itched with scabs and scales. was discour- aged, doctors and patent medicines had ut terly failed to cure me. Finally I took Bo- tanic Blood Balm, which cleared my system of all the impurities, healed every sore and gave my skin the rich glow of perfect health, and made my blood pure and rich. Botanic Blood Balm will do the same for any sufferer from bad blood or skin troubles.
 Yours truly; - by B. B. B. of cancer and eating sores. says that "it is a gift from God" J. J. Rose, 533 N. Eighteenth Street, Richmond, Va, cured and all sores healed by B. B. B. of a horrible case of Blood Poison, having aching bones and his flesh covered with sores an1 ulcers from his knees to his head We have over 5000 original and unsolicited testimonials
 Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. B.) is not a mere tonic, but a real blood purifier, made espe- cially to all malignant, deep-seated blood troubles. It goes to the seat of the trouble and kills destroys the humor or virus in the blood. thus making the blood pure and tion, giving the skin the rich glow of health; stops all aches and pains or old rheumatism and deep-seated catarrh. Sold at drug stores S per large bottle.
 To prove 1t cures sample of Blood Balm SENT FREE AND PREPAID if you describe es Mitchell Street. Atlanta, Ga. Free medi. cal advice also sent in sealed letter.
 Don't hesitate to write, a trial of Blood Balm is our best reference.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-22
A TAR-HEEL DEMOCRAT.
Aged Fourteen, Arrives in New
 York With One Cent.

New 1Ork Times.
 A bright-eyed boy neatly clad, ana ap- parently about IA years old, entered Tam many Hall at 3 o'clock yesterday atter- noon and inquired of half dozen men sitting in the outer room:
 "Is Judge Lyman E. Warren here: No one present had ever heard of Judge Warren" and all were puzzled by the question Then the caller. who was a trifie over { feet in height said:
 Maybe he ain't Judge, but he's big New York lawyer, anyway, and he's q Tammany Hall man. l come from Will mington, N. c. saw him down. there last fall at the Orton House. l took sup per with him, and he gave me s5, which i've got vet" and the lad proudly pro duced a pank book on the People Bank of Wilmington. He told me to write to him if I wanted to come to New York. and he'd get mo a position, and maybe send me to college. l got chance to come to New York. but didn't have tune to write him.
 "Tm George Love Shepard of Whining ton. Sometimes they call me 'Skeeters.
 It was learned that the Lyman E. War ren sought by the young traveller was member of the law firm of Warren, War ren & O'Beirne. at a Nassau Street. Young Shepard was taken there by q New York Times reporter. He receiyed a cordial welcome from MT. Warren, who was greatly surprised, however, by his young friends visit.
 Sitting in Mr. Warren's private office, the little, fellow told how he reached New York.
 "Ever since I talked with you last fall" he said. I've wanted to come to New York. I was sitting in the Dixie Cafe, in Wilmington, one day and said to some gentlemen theiH: How I wish I could go to New York" One of the gentlemen spoke up and said: well, you can go up with me- This was Captain Penwell of the three-masted schooner Emily F. Norton. I told my brothers l was going and they said, All right sailed on December 5.
 "We had terrible storms, and were nearly wrecked. They threw lots of the lumber overheard to save the boat, and we lav Off Cape Hatteras three days in terrific storm. Several times they talk ed of running ashore. When We reached Red Hook wanted to come to New York but they wouldn't let me, and the cap tain locked me in a cabin.
 Then we went to Stamford, Conn,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-22
DEFEAT CAUSED SUICIDE.
Hoffmeister Killed Himself When Beaten for Legion of Honor Office.

St. Louis. Jan. 21.-William H. Hoff- mester of St. Louis, ex-Supreme Re corder of the Legion of Honor, commit ted suicide at the Planters Hotel today by shooting himself with a revolver.
 The only witness to the suicide was George M. Ackley of Kansas City. Dep uty Coroner Boogher was notified and took charge of the remains.
 MT. Hoffmeister was defeated last night for reelection as Supreme Recorder for the Legion of Honor by c. R. T. White, was elected after a sensational contest. One feature of the struggle was the ar rest of Otto A. Overbeck, candidate for Supreme Chancellor, the highest office in the order. leader of the opposition to the administration.
 MT. Overbeck was arrested by a detec- tive as he was entering the Holland building. on his way to the meeting where the election was to be held.
 At the Four Courts a complaint was lodged against MT Overbeck for carrying Q concealed weapon. Friends of the Overbeck ticket, however, procured Mir. Overbecks release on bond and hurried with him to the meeting hall, where they arrived in time to vote, his one vote be- ing necessary to win.
 George M. Ackley of Kansas City, former Supreme Overseer or the Legion of Honor, says that Hoffmeister killed himself, he believed, because he was de- feated in his candidacy for reelection to the office of Supreme Recorder.
 George W. Teasdale. an intimate friend of the dead man said: ''Mr. Hoffmeis- ter's accounts were found to be in good shape"
 The coroner rendered verdict of sui- eide.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-22

where they unloaded the lumber. l was talking to some men there, and the stew ard said to me: Shut up, or I'll throw you overboard' Then he kicked me and ran away. I got policeman to get my trunk off the schooner. This was two days after Christmas. Wed been more than twenty days coming from Whining ton.
 T made a speech before the Demo- cratic Club at Stamford, and they took up a collection for me and gave me a dollar. Then I staid at the Hotel Subur- ban and washed dishes and worked for my board. Thursday the police put me in the guardhouse. They said I had no home. l think it vas because l am a Southern Democrat. They offered to send me back to Wilmington, but I said No; 1 want to go to New York They got me a ticket and I reached here this morning"
 How much money have you got?' ask ed MT. Warren, smiling.
 "Oh. I've got money" said the little fellow. cheerfullys I've got a cent. had cents when I got here"
 My, my" said Ira D. Warren. "One cent and alone in New York" and he little fellow.
 The young traveller. after many warn- ings from the Messrs Warren. started out to see New York.
 L. Warren. Come here early in the morning and I'll get you a position. Where's your trunk?'
 Oh. that's down at the police station at Stamford"
 Well, we'll get that the first thing and find you nice place to stay"
 T saw this Attle fellow in hotel down at Wilmington one day last September. |" said Lyman E. Warren. He was ex- pounding Democratic doctrine to the Re- publican United States District Attorney and arguing constitutional questions in a marvelously brilliant way. 1 took a great fancy to him. I didn't expect him tc come to New York in this way or quite so soon.
 He comes of a splendid Southern fam fly, but impoverished by the war. His father was a brave Confederate officer, serving in the Bloody Eighteenth. North Carolina Both his parents are dead, and he lives with an old grandmother more than So years old. He has an uncle who Is one of the most famous physicians in North Carolina. I shall see that the lit- tie fellow has chance here in New York"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-22
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NOTICE 70 CONTRAcTORS.

Sealed proposals for building a two-stoiy brick court house in Livingston. Sumter County, Alabama, are invited and will be re- ceived until o'clock p. m. on Thursday, Feb ruary 9th, 1902 and not later.
 Work to be paid for in cash.
 Plans, drawings and specifications will Do open for inspection at the Probate office in Livingston. Sumter County, Alabama, and at the office of the architects, Ausfeld & Chapman. in Montgomery, Ala, on and after January 9th loo2
 Cidders will be required to file with their bids a certificate of deposit of $500 evil dence of good faith and to be forfeited to the Probate Judge for of Sumter County in of failure to comply with the terms of bid if accepted, Unless so accompanied the bid will not De entertained.
 Bond with approved security will be required of the successful bidder. The amount and condition of said bond will be made known at the time and places above mentioned. The Commissioners Court will reserve the right to reject any and all bids. Bond and contract, in acceptable form, to be completed and filed within 0 days after the bid or proposal. Bids will be sealed and marked ''Proposals'' and addressed to the undersigned. care of the Probate Judge, at Livingston. Sumter County, Alabama.
 By order of Commissioners Court
 w. A c. JONES,
 I. L. HORN, : J. A. MCCONNELL. Livingston, Ala. Jan g. 1902 su-wd
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-22
Notable Extracts from the Big Dailies' Corre- spondents.
CREAM OF THE SPECIALS

i, gation. who up to recently has been Charge d'Affaires in Constantinople, IS now on his way to Washington. When he arrives he will report to Secretary to the responsibility of Bulgaria or Fur, key for the. conditions which enabled the seizure of Miss Store.
 It is considered as somewhat significant release are nearing q successful conclu- sion the European Squadron, under the command of Rear Admiral B. F. Crom- well, should be en route to the Levant' raeus, and it is sad at the Navy De- partment will touch at other poihts' probably calling in Turkish waters.
 It is asserted at the Navy Departmenn. n'. that no orders have been given 10 tne European Squadron to & proceed esp sp All. sne miral Cromwell was in Washington apout New, Years he consulted with secretary ;ns tcrest to the United States Tn EuI0Pea. waters. Admiral Cromwell, as wei as the administration, appreciates the III pardaneiles into the Black Sea to force Bulgaria to comply with the AHerica" demands for reparation. r,,r,,.,.
 If any claim be made against sso, aurkey, however. the presence of the squadron will have a strong moral effect.
 With respect to the collection or an indemnity from Bulgaria great dimcuity is anticipated. Diplomatic pss,a repaeseihaLad aiaed the United States materially in inducing Bulgaria to refrain from drastic meas ures against the brigands holding MISS Stone, this government fearing that an attack on the brigands would be followed by the death of the captive, and it is believed that Russia will not refuse to apply pressure to force Bulgarias conn., piiance with the indemnity demand or the United States. ,,
 Besides demanding m indemnity this government will probably strongly point out the necessity of Turkey and Bulgaria protect citizens travelling within their
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-22
FOUR SENATORS.
Times Whirlgig Has Brought Di'
 verse Faiths Together.

verse a1LuS 1OSetAe1'
 Washington Post.
 Four men sit shoulder to shoulder on the Democratic side of the Senate whose political histories have been unique. They are Turner of Washington; McLaurin of South Carolina; Harris Of Kansas ana Teller of Colorado
 Turner was a Republican until 1896, when he went over to Nhe Bryan ticket, gradually passing through the stages of Silver Republican, fusion and Popu- list into the Democratic party. He Is an able man and possessed of large wealth. McLaurin was born and bred a Democrat in South Carolina, but has now affiliated himself with the Republicans, although he keeps his seat on the Democratic side. He and Turner are as far apart as the poles The next man, Harris of Kan sas, being a Virginian, grew up amid Democratic surroundings, but when he began to mix in politics in Kansas joined the Populists, and came to Con- gress as one of their representatives. He is now back in the Democratic party. And last of all is Teller. who was a cabinet officer in Republican adminis- tration. and who withdrew from the party of his old allegiance when it declared for gold at St. Louis in 1896. He has been in public life for great many years. and like Turner, has passed from straight Republicanism to Democracy through the intermediate stage of Silver Republican, isk. All of these four Senators with checkered political careers are now col leagues on the same side of the Senate chamber. although the probability Is that eventually MT. McLaurin will go over to the Republican side and thus break up the interesting quartet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-22

the full grown state or in the larvae Of grub state, and that they pass through very cold weather more secureiy tnan during mild spells alternating with cold spells. The cotton boil weevii is no ex- ception to this rule, and while freezing weather kills this insect in the late polls of the cotton, the normal hpernauoh habits of the insect are by no means ln- terfered with by cold weather. no mat ter how severe it may be. The cotton boil weevii hibernates in its full grown state and on approach of cold weather It
 instinctively seeks such snei.er as pro-
 During his stay at Victoria Mr. Schwarz has been in the field every day and has found the living weevil under variety or conditions, no where in numbers of spec, linens. but singly and difficult to find for the most expert entomoiogist; All reports that the weevil has been found in large numbers in the fields in winter are, according to him, either founded on
 confusion with other insects or simply erroneous. He has found some in the vi- cinity of Victoria in the middle or De- cember and January in old cotton ooiis. and few more under old leaves m tne river bottoms; some others were found near cotton fields, and quite number were found hibernating safely under leaves surrounding old corn stalks. Con trary to the general supposition that the weeyils can be found in fence posts or under old bark of oaks and other trees. Mir. Schwarz said that hitherto he failed to find the weevils under these condi- tions.
 MT. Schwarz is we'll aware that the weevil cannot be successfully combated in it's winter quarters. still his experience shows that the advent of spring will do something in lessening the number of weevils that would otherwise attack cot ton in spring. He said that he has had a lifelong experience in collecting insects during winter time. and that it is a most difficult task to trace the insects in the fields during it's winter slumber. As every farmer knows, the weevil is of consider able size, but as 1t is in a torpid condi- ton in its winter slumber it can hardly be distinguished from particles of earth or old leaves, or any other surroundings among which the dormant weevils are during winter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-22
HON. T. L. M. CURRY.

It is curious how some of the Georgia papers, in order to lay claim to Hon. J. l.. NJ. Curry as a Georgian, ignore his life. Here is The Savannah News saying:
 Dr. J. L. M. Curry, who has been named as the special envoy of the United States to the court of Spain, to attend the coming-of-age ceremonies of the King of Spain, is a native of Georgia. He was born in Lincoln County, this State, on June 5, 1s25. He was a member of the Confederate Congress and soldier in the Confederate army. For number of years he has been identified with the Peabody Fund and the cause of educa- ton. He was United States Minister to Spain when young Alfonso was born.
 Alabamians who know and appreciate MT. Curry will laugh at such state ment. He came to Alabama when a child only IF years of age and obtained his first honors at the hands of the peo- pie of Talladega County. among whom he grew to manhood. As early as 1S47, when only 2 years old. he was a member of the Alabama Legislature. and again in 1853 and 1855 he was a member of that body. He gained great reputation by his champic 1ship of railroad State aid bills, which passed both houses of the Legisla- ture and were only kept from becoming laws by Governor Winston's veto. In 1856 he was an elector for Buchanan and Breckinridge. and was elected to Con- gress in 1857 and again in 1859. One of his speeches in Congress attracted the attention of the English newspapers. and was greatly complimented for its ability and power of statement. He served for awhile as a member from Alabama in the Confederate Congress. and at the con- ciusion of the war, he was Lieutenant- Colonel of an Alabama regiment of cay airy. His record in recent years as Min ister to Spain under Mir. Cleveland and as directing head of the Peabody and Slater fund, is we'll known to the entire country.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-22
MEN NOT MULES.

The Weekly Enterprise truthfully ar gues that men who wilfully disfranchise themselves by refusing to pay their poll tax would have howled ioudest if the Convention had disfranchised them. That is human nature. A man will do himself an injury, or deprive himself of a privi- lege, but if any one else should do 1t for him he would consider himself very ill-used individual. For example. the Constitutional Convention makes the pay ment of poll-tax prerequisite for vot- ing, and many are critcising the provi- sion and refusing to comply with it. thus disfranchising themselves as absolutely as the Convention could have done 1t in direct terms. but in the latter case they could hardly find words severe enough to condemn the delegates for taking away their right of suffrage.
 Men who deliberately disqualify them selves are estopped from complaining at anything that others do affecting the franchise, and we predict that some citi- zens of Alabama are going to find them selves in a very embarrassing position IT they neglect their duty in this respect. | It is A very common occurrence for good citizens to criticise officials who are elected by the people, not only finding fault with those officials but with their manner of conducting the business of their positions. and we may reasonably expect to hear much of it in future. No l man who wiifully fails or refuses to qualify himself as a voter will have shadow of right to criticise the State, country and municipal governments or find fault with anything they do or leave undone. Such citizen will have put lock on his own lips as effectually as if he had robbed a bank. and will not have a shadow of moral right to express an opinion about officials or their acts If he refuses to qualify himself to vote for good men or against bad men. he ought in common decency to hold his peace.
 This is plain speaking. but 1t is true and appropriate. At a great expense. a Constitution has been formed and adopt ed, and one of the main objects contem- plated and determined on was to elimin- ate, as far as possible, ignorance and corruption from the ballot-box and to place the government of the State in the hands of those best qualified to admins ter 1t. To ensure this the cooperation of all good men Is required and that re- quirement is that they shall pay an in- significant sum into the public school fund. This must be done before the first of February. This is plain duty and all who voluntarily refuse to assume it should have nothing more to say aboHt good or bad government in Alabama
 Let Alabamians be nen, not mules!
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-22
The Growing South.

New York Sun.
 In the matter of increase of population in the different portions of the country the inevitable has come, and it is well come The South Is reported by the Di- rector of the Census to have shown dur ing the last decade relatively a greater rate of increase in population than eith- CT the North or the West.
 The awakening of Southern energy, the restoration of self-confidence and the stimulation of ambition, and the conse- quent spread of industry have at last brought the South to It's own as fertile and resourceful nortion of the Union. The country rejoices that the South is so sharing in the national prosperity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-22
CABINET MEETING.
Appointments Under Department o1
 Justice Agreed Upon.

Washington, Jan. H.-The Cabinet meeting today was devoted largely to the discussion of pending appointments in the several departments and the coming visit of Prince Henry of Prussia.
 The following appointments under the Department of Justice were agreed upon: Abram M: Tillman. as United States At torney for the Middle District of Tennes- see; John W. Overall, as United States Marshal for the same district; William Warner. as United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri. and Robert " Cozier for re-appointment as United States Attorney for the District of Idaho
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-22
TICKET RATES TO PYTHIANs.
Commander Carnahan Announces
 Fare to San> Francisco.

San Francisco, Jan. H.-James B. Car nahan, Commanding the Uniform Rank. Knights of Pythias. announces that the trans-continental lines have agreed to make rate of $50 for the round trip from Chicago to San Francisco and return for the biennial meeting of the Knights of Pythias, which opens in San Francisco on August F of this year. From St. Louis, Memphis and New Orleans the round trip will be $47.5O, and from Mis- souri River points $45. The dates of sale at all points east of Colorado and Fl Paso will be from August 3 to August s. inclusive. The final limit on returning will be September 30. Stop-overs will be permitted
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-22
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 An unusual incident occurred recently at the University of Budapest. A con- firmed lunatic from the local asylum ap- peared in charge of his keeper and asked to be allowed to pass his examination. He found examination work quite con- genial, passed very successfully, and re- turned to his asylum again with his diploma as professor.
 That relieves our mind considerably. and explains something that has caused us no little worry. It makes plain the reason why so many professors talk 50 like lunatics. We can hardly take up a paper or a magazine that we do not find some learned man exploiting a theory that one would think must have had it's origin In an asylum. One has discovered a plan for prolonging life indefinitely. Another has discovered that the soul is located in the backbone, and thus 1t goes. Nothing Is too absurd to be sprung on the public, and all of it comes from professors of something or other. That Budapest lunatic is not solitary specimen, by a great deal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-22

One doctor contends that whiskey is a preventive of smallpox, and then along come the newspapers to tell us that smallpox is 'prevalentin Kentucky. How are we going to know anything about it under such conflicting conditions?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-22

simple inhabitants. One day, on one of these vacations, MT. Long took his laundry under his arm and carried it around to the local laundry. A day or two later, feeling the need of clean collar and shirt. he trotted around to the laundry to find out if it was ready. Entering the little shop he made his in- ouiry of the man in charge.
 ''Is my laundry ready"
 "Ill see." replied the man. Then, turning toward the back room, where his wife was, he shouted:
 Hey, Mary! Is Johnny's laundry done
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-22

It may be some satisfaction to certain tlewspapers to sheer at the action of the ladies of Lexington regarding their op- position to the Uncle Toms Cabin per formahces, but if all Southern ladies are as true to the South as are those of Lex ington. any company trying to exploit that slanderous play in this section will find it necessary to count cross-ties when they start North.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-22

After studying over it a matter of six months. the Virginia Con. Con. has turned down the proposition for quadrennial ses- sIons of the Legislature Said We not that things were movin'? Yea and verify; also. likewise But We never had any thought that the Convention would dare give such Jolt to one of it's cherished traditions and customs. The desire of a Virginia statesman to spend a portion of each alternate winter in dear old Rich nond on the James is not to be thus rudely checked to please any modern iconoclast not on your life.