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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
GIVE, NATURE A CHANGE.

It is we'll to know if you are sick or half sick: that the na tural tendency of all our bodily functions is toward health No matter what your ailment is. the life ele- ment within Is trying to make you we'll This wonderful life principle is in the blood and any help you give must be given through the blood.
 Knowing this. and knowing also that whenever nerve, or tissue or organ is to be built up. nature requires iron, you can see why Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic has produced such wonderful results. It gives the. working, striving vitality within you something to work with. It gives it ma terial with which to build up your strength and energy.
 All ordinary forms of iron are apt to do more injury than good, but forty-five years ago Dr. Harter discovered meth pd of so preparing iron that 1t would en- ter Into the blood without taxing the system whatever.
 Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic consists of this form of iron in combination with other important ingredients. and for nearly half q century 1t has restored thousands of people to sound, rugged health. If you feel run down or have any reason to fear the approach of some serious disease let this time-tIied remedy help you. It is certain because it reinforces life itself Prepared by The pr. Harter Medicine Co. Dayton. Ohio. Soil everywhere zxEs Astnrs chance. up
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
APPOINTMENTS TO OFFICE.
Duty of Democratic Congressmen to
 Seek to Have Best Men Appointed

Nashville American Dem)
 In order to emphasize his partisanship Congressman Burleson, the beginning of the present session. introduced res olution in the Democratic caucus rec ommending that Democratic members re. frain from soliciting appointments or ad Vising with the President in reference to the same. This brilliant suggestion of MT. Burleson inspires this gentle jolt from The Dallas News:
 Mir. Roosevelt is now consulting South ern Senators and members of the House in regard to Southern appointments. A few days ago MT. Richardson, the leader of the minority. called on him for the purpose of recommending candidate for a Federal appointment in his State All this. too. in the face of the fact that Congressman Burleson of Texas had in- troduced resolution before the Demo- cratic caucus of the House deprecating the conduct of Democrats who conferred with the President In regard to appoint ments. Perhaps MT. Richardson and oth- CTS who represent Democratic constitu- ents feel that they are doing good work for such constituencies when they recommend and secure the appointment of good men. If the President were to write a nice friendly note, a nice and friendly one, mark you. to MT. Burleson, asking him to come to the White House and give him information as to candi- dates who desired to fill offices in the Burleson District does any one suppose that the Congressman would refuse 10 re- spond? And if he did, in refusing would he be doing his duty? In fact, if some incompetent person were an applicant and a competent man were contesting for the same place, would it not be the duty of MT. Burleson to go and insist on the appointment of the good man? It is probable that MT. Bureson would go. He knows the way to the White House. having been there often when MT. Me kinley was alive. after offices for con stituents or to secure other things. if the press dispatches of those days are to be relied upon.
 Mr. Burleson's suggestion that Demo- crats refrain from asking for anything at the pie counter will hardly be needed even by himself. The public offices are not the private property of the Presi- dent. The Senator or Representative who seeks to have the best and most fit men appointed to attend to the people business is certainly within the scope of his duty. If he cannot secure the ap pointment of men of his own party he should be interested in seeing the best men in the opposing party selected, and if he can give the President assistance or advice in the matter he should do so.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03

than any other man or woman in the country
 When touring through the country she di- rects all her attention toward the inVestiga- ton of methods whereby barren soil is en- turn to her native State suggests where these irrigation schemes may be improved and used to good advantage in Oregon.
 Many of her plans have been adopted and proved successful and 1t is greatly due to her ent ,Ipriee and energy that there has lately been awakened in the East a lively interest in the agriculture, and mining advantages of oregon.
 have on several previous occasions honored her with appointments to represent them at various functions and commercial enterrrises and in 900 sne was appointed commissioner 10 Buffalo.
 As commissioner to Buffalo Mrs Weatherred entered d field for years considered pfe-emi- nently mans domain, but by her knowledge of the value, commercial and financial, of not only her own State but of other States factor in the growth and position of the United States among nations she has displayed ability and comprehensive underst tanding of her subject seldom seen in her masculine competitors and justified the wisdom of Ore gon's choice in her appointment conmis- sioner.
 She is of the two women who have en- joyed the distinction of being delegated coH- missioners on the general board of the Pan- American Exposition and is secretary of the Pan-American Press Club.
 Mrs Weathcrred is already deep in the ex- eculiVe buSineSs preparatory to other eNhipi- tlons and now that the Pan-American Expo stion is she will perfect her plans for the South Carolina Interstate and West In- dian Fair. which is to be held at Charleston, s. C.. from Dec |, 1901, to June |, 1902
 She is also interested in the preparations for the Lewis and Clark Centennial and Ameri- can Pacific Exposition. to be held in her na- tive town. Portland in 1905 and Of which she has charge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
JAMES DAVIDSON.
Oldest Odd Fellow in United States
 is Dead

Santa Barbara. Cal, Jan. 2.vJames Davidson. the oldest Odd Fellow in the United States. Is dead here. He was born in West Virginia, eighty-nine years ago and became a member of Franklin Lodge at Wheeling on June IT. 1888.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
Examining Golfers Brain.

Chicago. Jan 2.-Sliced into minute fieeks and placed on glass slides, the late Frank Golfers brain is being sub jected to the searching sight of micro scope under the trained eye of a nerve pathologist, Dr. Theo. Rothstein of the University of Chicago. The first dis covery of importance was made today when the doctor announced that he had found some peculiar degeneration of the brain cells of the once brilliant attorney As result of the discovery it is said that the theory of Frank Golfers in sanity was due to blow on the head may have to be altered substantially.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
Manipulation of Grain Rates.

Kansas City. Jan. 2.-The Interstate
 Commerce Commission will conduct an- other investigation of illegal manipula- tion of grain rates by railroad lines run ming out of Kansas City. Subpoenas have been issued on grain men and nume Der of freight agents representing KanS sas City railroads to appear before the Commission in this city on January and explain their rates on grain to the Atlantic seaboard. The grain situation ln Kansas City has been in 8 chaotic lar Investigation was attempted by the Commission here last spring but nothing was developed. Now the Commission, it is said. expects aid from the grain men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03

the stage. No greater tAstimonial to the actuality of his achievement could be had, and while We are inclined uis- tinctly to condemn the company Tor US childish and fatuous endeavor to impede the march of science, we congratulate the distinguished scientist upon the m m piled compliment to the results or ms iabors. Coming as MT. Marconis sue, cessful experimentation does at ts@t,t,I% the end we may entertain the notion that l9ol has set pace for the years that |, are arr. to follow which they will find 1t dlfncult to surpass or even maintain. MT. san tos-Dumont has mastered the heavens; Mr. HollsSd has imperilled the secrets of the sea; Professor Pupin has won fame and fortune by his discoveries ana inventions in submarine telephony, and now Mir. Marconi caps the climax or the scientific achievements of the year by projecting the letter "S'' from one pole to another through two thousand miles of space, thereoN establishing the practical utility of his wonderful theo- ries
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
MAY CAIN HIS RELEASE.
Confession of Suicide May Prove
 Prisoners Innocence.

Columbus. O.. Jan. 2.-The confession of Walter Wragg, a supposed suicide in Pittsburg. may be the means of liberat- ing Thomas Carter, a Hamilton County prisoner, who is serving twenty year sentence in the Ohio penitentiary for manslaughter,
 wrag, in his confession sent to Pitts bug paper. said he and pal had held up saloon keeper named Hitxler in Gin cinnati in July, 1896, and in fight which ensued Hitzler was killed. As they ran away from the saloon Wragg says he shot at a man who was running toward him. Carter says he Is the man referred to; that hearing the shooting in the sa- 1oons he ran to see what was the trouble. He claims he was wounded in the should CT.
 When he reported the assault to the police he was taken into custody and charged with the murder. convicted of granddaughter and sentenced to twenty years. Carter always maintained his in- nocence and 1t was the doubt in his case which prevented his conviction of a higher degree of murder.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
Report of "Parson Sheriff 5

Portland. Me. Jan. 2.-Rev. MT. Pear County. who has made great efforts to enforce the State prohibitory law to the letter, made public his annual report on that particular work today. He served 49l6 seizure warrants and was success fui with 927 took a total of 9,553 gallons of liquor. and secured 296 convictions out of 6H arrests, with fines totaling 3.S96 Of seventy-four cases appealed, thirty nine convictions were secured. and the fines thus collected netted $25 429
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
Woman as a Highwayman.

Omaha. Neb., Aug. 2.-Anne Johnson,
 a colored woman today held up and robbed T. J. Graham, a stocknnan, of was accosted by the woman who asked to be directed to an address in North Omaha. Graham was explaining that he was stranger in the city when the wo- man. who was very powerful, grasped him and forced the money from his pock- ct. He attempted to hold her until the police arrived but she made her escape. She was arrested few minutes later and the missing money was found on her per
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
chilean-Argentine Agreement.

London, Jan. 3.-The valparaiso corre- spondent of The Times says that it can be announced upon good authority that the protocol signed between Argentina and Chile was conveyed to Buenos Ayres personally by Senor Portela, the Argen- tine Minister to Chile, who left Chile De- cember 29. and that it will be accepted by Argentina. The correspondent adds that the calling out of the Chilean re- serves has been postponed. '-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
The Inventions of the Year.

Harper's s Weekly for Tuesday. Dec. 31.
 The achievements of MT. Marconi with of the world, but apparently the confu- sion of number of other scientists, some of them his friends some his jeal- ous rivals. We do not find all these peo- pie agreeing as to the credibilty of the feat by which wireless commune atiOn between the two worlds is said to have been established. No one questions MT
 Marconis good faith in the matter, but certain scientific minds are not so easily receptive of his facts as to be convinced that the inventor is not deceived. It is reassuring therefore to find one of the cable companies trying to oust Mir.
 Niarcon' from his "Xoe-i mental station because of its fear that his achievements will leave it tagging superfluous upon
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
Preparing Philippine Bill.

Washington. Jan. 2,-Secretary Root spent most of the time at the War De- pertinent today in conference with Sena- tors Lodge. Platt of Connecticut and Spooner and Colonel Edwards, Chief of the Insular Division, in the preparation of bills to be introduced in Congress to carry into effect the recommendations made by the Philippine Commission and indorsed by the President and Secretary of War, for the establishment of neces- sary reforms in the government of the Philippine Islands
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
Tammanv to Support Belmont.

New York. Jan. 2.--Colonel Asa Bird Gardiner called on Candidate Belmont this evening and assured him of the sup port of Tammany Hall, some of whose leaders had opposed him. The regular committee of the First Assembly District has decided to support him and have delegations from the regular organiza- tions in the Second and Third Districts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
HONOR TO A CLEVER WOMAN.
Oregon Gives Her a Rowing Commis-
 sion at All Future Expositions.

The state of Oregon proposes to be represent ed at all future national and intei nati5 nal eX- positions by one of her talented resi- dents. Miss Edith ToZier Weatherred and that the State will be well represented is vouched for by those who know the appontee. For Mrs Weatherred has given careful study to the commercial and industrial interests of Oregon, with the object in view of officially imparting this Information in the interests of the State future.
 She has made speciality of thr agricultural and mineral wealth of Oregon and knows more Of that States potency us a productive power
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
Evans Succeeds Valentine.

San Francisco, Jan. 2.-The principal stockholders of Wells Fargo and Com pany met today for the purpase of selecting president and director to fill the two vacancies caused by the death of John J. Valentine. Dudley Evans of New York was elected acting president and E. H. Hartman a director.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
naafh of q H. Moore.

Chicago. Jan. 2.-Silas H. Moore, a pioneer insurance and real estate man of this city. is dead. One of his most inn portant philanthropic undertakings was the establishment of the American Ar menian Relief Society. An Armenian colony was established in Georgia, where many families of the refugees still live.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
Burned Mission Buildings.

London. Jan. 3.-A despatch to The Times from Wellington, N. Z., says that in retaliation for the desertion of a native boy, French trading vessel sail- ed up and down the coast of one of the islands of the New Hebrides group, fir ing upon the natives. Later a landing party from the vessel burned certain mission buildings The French admiral who adjudicated the case caused the for feiture of the vessels license. but re- fused compensation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
sPILLMAN APPOINTED.
Will Be Chief of Appointment Di-
 visions in Postoffice Department.

Manhattan. Kan. formerly private secretary to Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bris tow. has been appointed Chief of the Appoint ment Divisions of the latter'S office. This division has charge of appointments of all the postmasters in the United States. Carter B. Keane of Freedom. Me, formerly Chief of the Appointment Divisions. has been appointed Postoffice Inspector.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
Sherwall is Indicted.

Evansville Ind, Jan. 2.-The Wander burg County grand jury late this after noon returned an indictment against former Patrolman w. s. Sherwell. charg- ing him with the murder of Fannie But Ter, whose dead body was found in stable in May last. The coroner said the woman was choked to death.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
PAN-AMERIcAN CONGRESS.
One Article of Proposed Extradition
 Treaty Approved.

Mexico City, Jan. 2.-Today the Pan -Ameri- can delegates and their families attended the ceremony of the laying of the corner stone of monument to Mexico's independence on the Paseo de la Reforma. All the delegates signed a document which was deposited In a strong box in the cornerstone.
 At this evenings session of the Pan Ameri- con Conference one article of the proposed extradition convention was approved the United States delegation abstaining from vot- ing for one clause of the article owing to diversity of State legislation in the United States but endorsing the project as whole. There Is no great change in the arbitration situation. but it's complexion has slightly inn proved,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
Fire in Memphis.

Memphis. Tenn. Jan. Sire was dis covered shortly after midnight in the building on Main Street occupied by Mer riweather and Company and the Kremer Company. dealers In millinery and wo- mans goods. and for a time the whole sale dry goods district on Upper Main Street was threatened. Prompt work by the fire department. however. confined the flames to the Merriwether building. The total loss is estimated at $75,000, partially covered by insurance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03

Aside from the flooding of basements of q half dozen business houses, and the shutting down of few factories, tempo rarily, was the only damage done. The Central of Georgia Railroad was the only road which had to transfer passengers into the city,. In the lowlands a few families moved out temporarily through fright, but the flood did not reach them and no damage was done.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
Loss of S37, ,ooo by Fire.

Meridian, Miss. Jan 2.-Fire destroyed sippi Cotton oil Company here tonight about o'clock. The loss Is $37, ,OO0 fully covered by insurance. The origin of the fire is unknown. In addition to the de- struction of the above an N. C. and St. l.. car loaded with fertilizer was de- stroyed and the M and O. side track badly damaged. The total loss aggregates x5A O00
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
THROUGH THE LAKES.
Standard Oil Company Passes Barges
 from Cleveland to Philadelphia.

New York. Jan. 2.-According to The World. the Standard oil Company has successfully and the Loyalty. from Cleveland through the lakes. the Canadian canals and the St. Law renee to this city, whence they have been sent to the Cramp yards in Philadelphia to he converted into tank barges for conveying fuel petroleum from the Beaumont oil fields of Texas. Each barge will have a carrying canacitY of 5. 900 tons of oil.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
Believe in College Education.

Cleveland, O.. Jan. 2.-President Thwing, President of the Western University, re- gently asked a number of railroad presi- dents to give him their views on the ad- visibility of boy of IS years taking a college course prior to entering upon a railroad career. President Thwfng says the majority of the railroad presidents believe in the advantages of a college educaticn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
Chinamen, Ordered Deported.

Ogdensburg. N. Y, Jan. 2.-Commission- CT Gray today ordered the deportation of twenty-one Chinamen for having unlaw- fully entered the country. Appeals are being filed in each case. Forty-five Chi ing the action of the higher court, Of eighty-nine Chinamen examined during the quarter, the dismissal of twenty-three has been ordered and the deportation of sixty-six has been sustained.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
SAMPSON SLOWLY DYING.
Science of Medical Men Unable tt
 Check His Disease.

Washington. Jan. 2-Admiral Sampsons malady progresses slowly. but very stead- fly toward the end. Medical science can not check it. Symptoms Of arteriai oe- generation have appeared. such as are incident to his malady. injecting great uncertainty into the case. Moreover, the patient is becoming less tractable and responsive to treatment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
Breaking of Fly Wheel.

Huntington. w. Va. Jan. 2.-The break ing of a large fly wheel at the Chesa- peake and Ohio shops here today result ed In the blaming department being bad lv wrecked and six men were seriously, though not criti ally injured The injur- cd are: J. N. Qualls, RoaS Henson, J.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
AMERICANS RELEASED.
Men Who Refused to Pay Military
 Exemption Tax.

Constantinople. Jan. 2-The recent ar rest of two naturalized Americans at Trlpoli, Syria, for refusal to pay the tax providing for exemption from military service. has led to sharp representations on the part of the United States Minister to Turkey, John G. A. Lishmann, to the Porte. The latter promptly ordered the rele ase of the men arrested and instruct ed the authorities not to modest Ameri- can citizens.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
EDITOR KILLS HIGHwAYMAN.
Attempted Holdup Results Disas-
 trously for George Donovan

J HOH SCO1 SU OUHUVdu'
 Chicago' Jan 2.-George F Donovan. who attempted highway robbery last night at Twenty-first Street and Calumet Avenue. and was shot and killed by his intended victim, Eugene Hector. Finan- cial Editor of a Chicago newspaper. is thought to be the son of respectable pa- rents living in Springfield Mass. In his poc'At was found letter addressed Dear Mother" and signed Will" dated Manila. January SO 190l and referred to domestic affairs at Springfield. It indi- cated that the writer was stenographer in the employ of the United States Phil ippine Commission. Another letter. dated Boston, Mass. 1899 recommended George Donovan as faithful man who had been employed in Trinity Court, Dar- mouth Street, Boston,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
Man Ground to Death.

Carbondale, H.. Jan. 2.-Superintendent of Masonry Stephens, of the Illinois Gen. tral Railr oad.. was ground to death this morning near Watson, while attempting to take from the track a velocipede.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03

New York. Jan. 2-Paul Blouot Max c Rel), the French author and lecturer. un- derwent a successful operation for appendicitis in this city today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
-=----------------- CHOLERA RAGING.
Killed 1000 in Java Islands During
 November.

Seattle. Wash, Dec. 2.-Colonel E. F. Hand, who arrived here yesterday from Java Islands, states that cholera is rag ing more severely than ever before this year. The death record in the city of Saurabaya, during the month of Novem- Der, he states. was over 1000 Colonel Hand is returning from mining expedi- tion to Celebres Island, where. he said, gold abounds in great quantity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
Sentenced to Death.

Van Buren, Ark, Jan. Exit Helton, charged with killing his wife Oct. 2e, was adJudged guilty today of murder in the first degree the penalty being death. The plea of the defense was insanity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
BArrLEsHIPs FOR ENGLAND.
John Bull Preparing to Make Heavy
 Increase of Navy.

Glasgow Jan 2-The English Admiralty has invited the Clyde Ship Yards to tender bids for the construction of two battIesnips each of re- 500 tons. five armored. nrst-class cruisers and two protected cruisers. The or ncials ask for promptitude: Work on twenty warsbips now in course of construction may be expedited The new battleships will have greater gun power than any vessels now In the navy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
Fishing Vessel Wrecked.

Yarmouth N S. Jan. 2.-The Glouces ter fishing schooner Oliver Wendell Holmes was wrecked on Seal Island Sunday. The crew got ashore. The vessel bound from Glou- Cester for New Foundland.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
Dinner to fine Cabinet.

Washington. Jan. 2-The dinner to the Cabinet. the first of the large formal functions of the year at the White House. was given by the President and Mrs Roosevelt tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-03
Rev. Lohn Reach Dead.

Middletown. Conn. Jan. 2.-Rev. John Wesley Beach, ILL. D.. formerly presi- dent of the Wesleyan University, is dead at his residence here.