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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-18
MIR. SKINNER OF GEORGIA.
4e Creates 8 Sensation Upon His
 Visit to Parliament.

bOnuOu lClcBTdpH.
 A worthy son of Anak visited St. Ste lhen's last evening in the person of J. '. Skinner. an American citizen, hailing rom Georgia, he Is 2 feet inches in leight, and his presence In the General Hall naturally attracted considerable at- ention. By no means reluctant to en- CT into conversation. he remarked that here might be men as tall as himself the United States, but. he syly added. T have not seen them" Being now in he ''old country" he was anxious to see ihe House of Parliament. To gratify his 'nriosity, Sir Howard Vincent took charge of the young giant, conducting dm first to the Strangers Gallery in he House of Commons and afterward
 behind the bar in the House of Lords The visitor was very much delighted with be Chlded Chamber, but what impressed jim most was view of the spot in West ninster Hall where Charles l. stood when cceiving his death sentence.
 The sons of Anak in the House were at- ,racted to the Central Hall and all agreed his must be Anak himself redivivus. The Secretary for Foreign Affairs. the Mar auis of Lansdowne. on his way to the upper house. deviated to more closely in rpect this prodigy.
 Our Parliamentary correspondent in- terviewed the young gentleman. who said 'ff l tell you my name (aS he handed his card) you must not speak of my aeighS If you speak of my height you may not use mY name. But l am just over to look 1ronmd the home of my parents l have been to Scotland. I am now seeing London and l go back to Georgia on Saturday via Liverpool"
 For the moment he was derelict. He had sent his card to Alexander Cross, and that gentleman not being available, Sir Howard Vincent. who is always to the aid of distress, proffcred his services as escort over the sights of the palace. Sir Howard. who 's a fair-siz"d man. looked like boy of four feet as he walked be- side his prOtege
 But the visitor did not think much of the House. though he begged his admis- sion card as a souvenir of his visit. He was also shown the House of Lords, and displaying an intelligent interest in the crypt. was taken there.
 He was the counter attraction of thv evening, and peers as well IS Ministers left their places 10 look at possibly the tailest man ever seen under Barrys roof.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-18
The New York Girls Latest Fad.

"The punching bag. otherwise known as the striking bag, solves the problem of indoor exercise for girls ana Is the reign Ing fad among New York girls at pres ent.' says The Ladies Home Journal. By the use of this apparatus every mus cle in the body Is brought into play, and the stout girl grows thin and the thin girl grows plump. By the daily use of one of these bags lightness of foot, a graceful poise and springy step develop even to greater degree than by means Of dancing lessons. The waist and the abdomen are reduced in size anu the weak muscles of the trunk are SC strengthened by its use that the amateur athlete holds herself straight with ease and comfort. The bag should hang al about the height of the shoulders,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-18
Notice to Contractors.

Bids will be received by the Building Com mlttee of Camp Jen Falkner. for the erection of Soldiers Home. at Mountain Creek. Ala. erection of this home will be delivered on the grounds at Mountain Creek. and the bids are requested for the erection and completion of the building as per plans and specifications. which can be seen at any time at the office of J. M. Falkner, or at the office of Smith & Blackman Architects Thees bids will be opened on the goth day of March. 1902. at the office of ]. NJ. Falknsr. The committee reserves the right to reject any and all bids
 J. M. FALKNER,
 i'd Chairman Building Committee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-18
veronica's Handkerchief.

All women who visit St. Peters at Rome are shown the handkerchief of the pions matron. Veronica. who was standing in front of her house in Jeru- salem as Christ passed on his way to the cruciiixion and handed 1t to him to wipe the sweat from his face He did so and left distinct portrait upon it.
 Veronica herself brought the handker- crief to Rome and upon her death be- 0uesthed 1t to Clement I; the fourth Pope, who was the head. of the church t,om A D. 9l to 100.
 The handkerchief is exhibited from balcony at St Peters on certain feast days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-18
Let the Negro Alone.

Let the negro alone! He is showing a better ability to hoe his own row every year. He is at peace with his neighbors, and he is appealing for no foreign ad- vice or agitation in his behalf He is hustling for provisions and not politics. He is anxious for sugar and sorghum and Sunday go-to eting duds and not for universal suffrage Let him alone, md he will cheerfully take all the risks lf being his own redeemer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-18
ss: Aloha II: ios: pr. Barn.y..
At Charleston.

Charleston, March 17.-Alsora, Lare- auoise and Patchwork were the winning favorites at the exposition track this afternoon Weather cloudy. track heavy.
 First race, selling, four and hair fur iongs-Aizora. won: Glad Hand. second; Olea third. Time 59.
 Second race. six furlongs-Vince. won: Nellie Fonsu, second: Chinook. third. Time 1:22 1-2
 Third race, selling five furlongs-Lar- auoise, won: Give and Take, second; Me. third Time 1:0S.
 Fourth race. selling. seven furlongs- Patchwork. won; Welsh Girl, secono; Dandy H.. third. Time l:36
 Fifth race, selling. seven furlongs- Queen L., won; ordeal second; Agnes Claire. third Time 1:35 1-2.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-18
Bids Wanted.

Sealed bids will be received by the City Treasurer until l2 o'clock noon April 2. 1902. for furnishing electric lights to the City of Montgomery. Ala. for one. two. three. four. five and ten years from Jan |. 1903 at such places 1t may designate in the streets. parks and public buildings. Each bid to be accompa nied by a certified check on some national bank for thousand dol lars to guarantee good faith that bidder will execute contract if bid is awarded, according to specifications at the City Clerks office. The city reserving the right to reject any and eli bids. R. s. WILLIAMS.
 City Treasurer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-18
NAsoNIc.

=. There will be a regular commu- A 5 ]: ';:: 5: i: }; M nicafion Of Andrew Jackson A Lodge. No. l73, A. F. and A. .N M., held this 18th day of March at 7:3o ?. m.
 1A Members of Montgomery Lodge. E~N No. ti. and visiting brethren
 are fraternaily invited to attend. ' 'Fde or ING. ING M D. GARTER. Secretary
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-18
N o TT cE!

To the Officers and Members Emanuel and .Alabama Lodges, T., O. B. B.:
 Brethren-You are hereby summoned to ap- pear at your lodge room this (Tuesdqy) after. noon at 2:S0 clock to attend the funeral of cur late brother. Augustus Lewy. Visit ing brethren fraternally invited to attend. By order of the Brother Presidents.
 L. YOUNG. Sec. Emanuel Lodge
 s. MEYER, Sec. Alabama Lodge
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-18
FUNERAL NOTICE.

LEWY-rhs friends and acquaintances of Mir. and Mrs. Augustus Levy of San Antonio. Tex, and of Mrs. C. Calm and family are invited to attend the funeral of the former from the residence of Mrs. C. Calm. No. Ili 8. Court Street. Tuesday. at 3:3o o'clock D. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-18
THREE SHIPS A WEEK FOR
 KEY WEST AND HAVANA

Ly. Port Tampa, Tuesday. Thursday, Sunday Eor further information address
 W V. LIFSEY. Div Pass. Agent. B. ". wRENN, Pass Traf. Mgr.
 Savannah, Ga
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-18
SPECIAL NOTICES.
FUNERAL NOTICE

RAOUI-The friends and acquaintances of MT. Thomas C. Raoul and family and of Miss Theus Raoul respectfully invited to at tend the funeral of Mir. Frederick s. Raoul from the residence of his father at Scotia. Ala, at o'clock today CTussday).
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-18

The neore who neglect 10 make hay while the sun shines cut no ice,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-18
READ DOWN.

Trains 37 and 38 have Pullman vestibuled and Atlanta and New Orleans. and trains 35 n tween New York and New Orleans and through leans with Superb Dining Car Service. G. B. T OROuRkE. c. A, Selma, Ala; J. F. E LUTZ T. M. Montgomery. Ala: CHAs. A WI
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-18

Sleepers between New York and New Orleans nd 36 have Pullman Vestibuied Sleepers be- , coaches between Washington and New Or
 YLER, C. A. Montgomery. Ala; D. P
 BILLUPS. D. P. A, Atlanta, Ga; R F 'ICKERsHAM Pres and Gen. Man. Atlanta
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-12-05
STATEHOOD FIGHT OPENS.
The Omnibus Bill VIII Be the Most Inter.
esting Contest of the Short Session
Republicans Divided.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The contest
over the omnibus statehood bill began
upon the meeting of congress. AS
soon as the senate adjourned there
was conference in Senator Hale's
committee room attended by Sena-
tors Allison, Aldrich, Hale, Platt
Comm, Cullom, Lodge, Hanna and
Beveridge, the latter the chairman
of the committee on territories.
These gentlemen represented the re-
publicans who are opposed to the
omnibus bill admitting Oklahoma,
New Mexico and Arizona, and it is
understood favor bill admitting Ok
only. The friends of the
omnibus bill were also active, and
claim to have the names of Is repub-
ican senator's pledged to support the
omnibus bill, which, with the demo-
Gratis, will insure it's passage. 1t is
probable that a republican caucus
upon the subject will be held.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-12-05
FATAL TO THIRTEEN
Boiler in Chicago Packinghouse
Exploded with Awful Results.
Fifty or Sixty Other Employees Were In.
jared by Being Scaided and Many May
Perhaps Die-water In the
Boiler Got Low.

Chicago, Dec. with a deafening
report, a boiler in Swift & Co.'S plant
exploded Saturday. Thirteen lives
were sacrificed and so or 60 employees,
visitors and others were injured.
Huge boilers were sent through the
roof of the structure and hurled hun
dreds of feet. Nobody within the
boiler room survived to tell the story
of the accident. 1t may never be
known what caused the explosion. A
careful Investigation, however, con-
vinced the experts that the explosion
was the result of carelessness on the
cart of an employe, whose own life
also was lost. Five minutes after the
explosion nothing of the building ex-
:ept pile of twisted iron, bricks and
mortar remained. Sheets of flame
iprang from the ruins and the specta-
5Ors realized that it would be impos-
'ible to save the lives of those who
we're caught in the wreck. The ex-
plOSion was of such force that adjoin-
-ng buildings were wrecked. Men,
women and boys at work in adjoining
departments were hurled about.
1t was rumored that from so to
100 persons had been caught in the
wrecked building. In response to re-
peated calls a dozen patrol wagons
and as many ambulances were sent
from all parts of the city. While the
fire was still burning, police, fremen
and employees of the packing firm be-
gan digging.
Many theories were advanced as to
the responsibility for the disaster.
One inspector declared that the ex-
plosion had been caused by cold wa
ter injected into the boiler. but a
majority of the investigators hold
the opinion that the catastrophe had
been caused by low water. 1t is not
thought that the loss to Swift & Co.
will amount to more than $4,000.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-12-05

A Mount Airy woman who is enter
tanning a couple of New York girls
was very much surprised yesterday
morning when her colored maid, who
was laboring under great excitement.
came to her and said: Mrs. s.,
did you know dat Miss Dolly had
wooden feet ?" wooden feet!" re-
peated the hostess. "What in the
world are you talking about? OF
course she hasn't wooden feet"
"Yes'm, she has," insisted the colored
girl. ''She's done got five or six, an
she jes' screws 'em on an off when
ever she wants to put on anodder
pair O. shoes. seen 'em dis mawnin'
when I was a-fixin' up her room.
Come, an I'll show you" Rather
mystified to know what the girl was
driving at, her mistress followed her
to the room occupied by Miss Dolly.
Deere, ma'am, what did I tell you?"
exclaimed the maid, pointing tri-
umphantly to the closet in which
were several pairs of shoes supplied
with "trees" to keep them in proper
shape.-Philadelph Record.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-12-05
coNcHA MUST GO HOME.
Colombian Minister Had Offended Secre-
tary Hay By, His Opposition to the
Panama Canal Treaty.

Washington, Dec. 1.-Senor Concha
has been relieved as minister for CO.
lombia by order from Bogota and it
is believed that DR.. Thomas Herran,
the present secretary of legation
here, will be the minister to succeed
Senior Concha in the course of a few
days. Meanwhile DIR. Herran has been
clothed by his government with full
authority to prosecute the negotia-
TOMS looking to a canal treaty with
considerably enlarged powers. 1t
has been known that Minister Con-
cha has been fighting the proposed
Panama canal treaty and his opposi-
ton caused Secretary Hay some days
ago to lodge a protest with Colom-
bia against Concha's conduct.
Minister Concha, having stod fast
against several strong representa-
tons from his own government favor
ing treaty, the latter decided to
place the further negotiations in the
hands of DR.. Herran. 1t is, of course,
assumed from this change that the
chances of the treaty have been bet
tered.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-12-05
SHE COMMITTED SUICIDE.
Woman Under Arrest Suspicion OF
Poisoning Her Children Hangs Her
self to Bedpost.

Dexter, Mo-, Dec. Mrs. Hattie
=. Written, who was arrested Satur-
day on the charge of having poisoned
her nine-year-old daughter, from
whose funeral she had just returned,
committed suicide yesterday by hang
ing while in the custody of the dep
uty sheriff. Her death ends a case
which promised to be as sensational
as any inquired into in many years.
Mrs. Written is suspected also of
having caused the death of an elder
daughter, aged II, on September 10
last, and this body had been ex-
humed. Both children died suddenly
when previously they had appeared
to be in the best of health. Mrs.
Whitten's husband also died suddenly
two years ago. The children were
insured for $50 and $s5 respectively.
AS a cause of death the physicians
certificate mentioned meningitis and
heart failure.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-12-05
WOMEN TO HAVE BUILDING.
Worlds Fair Oncials VIII Erect a Hall of
Philanthropy to Cost e15O.OoO-Work
Will Soon Be Commenced.

ST. Louis, Dec. 1.-The programme
for the dedication of the Louisiana
Purchase exposition April 80, 1903,~i is
being prepared. President Roosevelt
has promised to attend the dedication
ceremony, which will be distinctly
government affair. Every branch of
the national government will be rep
resented and many foreign commits
sioners are expected to be present.
Plans for woman's hall of philan-
thropy were discussed and it was
fully agreed to have such a building
at the worlds fair. Mr.. Francis is
said to have promised to secure from
the Louisiana Purchase Exposition
company sufficient funds for the con-
struction of the building, which will
cost between $15O,OO0 and $200,O0O.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-12-05
MEMORIAL OF GRATITUDE.
Armour Will Richly Endow q "Bloodless
Surgical' Institute In Honor of the
Healing of His Daughter.

Chicago, Dec. las a monument
of gratitude because his daughter,
heiress to fabulous wealth, has been
reclaimed from life of utter help
lessness and given one of activity and
enjoyment, J. Ogden Armour, million
aire, now turned philanthropist, like
his father, has begun making plans
for the Lolita Armour Institute of
Bloodless Surgery" which is to be
endowed with 100000. First of all,
it was announced by the donor, the in
stitution shall be absolutely free to
whomsOever may need treatment
There is not to be knife in the place.
Mr.. Armour said he had selected the
site and that the only thing remain
ing to be done is the construction of
the building and the equipment. 1t
was decided that the hospital will
need an endowment of nearly $3,O0O,-
COO to insure an income of 100000 a
year.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-12-05
SEEDS FOR THE FARMERS.
Agricultural Department. Instails . Ma.
chine That Will Distribute $4,000
Packages . Day.

Washington, Dec. sixteen ma
chimes have been installed in build
ing south of the agricultural depart
ment for filling seed packages to be
distributed by members of congress.
One hundred women will be employed
and 10000 packages will be filled daily
by each machine. The distribution of
seeds has reached the total of 49,
100000 separate packages annually.
In former years all the work was
done by hand. An expert working ten
hours day could fill 5000 packages.
One machine fills this number of
packages each hour and the work is
more accurately done. The machine
is fed through large hopper. The
seed is measured, the package is
opened, the package is closed, glued,
and the Pc ckage is discharged ready
to the mailed to the admiring rural
constituent of senator or a repre-,
sentative.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-12-05
A Fish Story.

Talk about fish and things O. the
sea-" said he who claimed to be sea-
faring man. "'Twas in the year
well, it was good while ago-and we
were floating somewhere around
well, one of the oceans. One day we
were heading SOU by SOU west, lati-
tude-I forget exactly which-when
a ripple in the water suggested the
presence of shark. You can always
tell a shark by its ripple-he's got
one of his own. We never landed a
good specimen, and when he showed
his head I could well tell he was a ten
footer. I always was quick and pre-
else. A knife in me mouth, jump,
and landed head foremost between
the sharks jaws. Quick as a fash,
turned around; with me knife I cut
holes through his sides for my legs
and arms to pass through, and swan
back to the ship. Well, he was fine
morsel, that fish was, and we lived on
him for weeks. Is it true? Welr'-
and he displayed splinter from the
handle of the knife.-Harper's Month
ly.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-12-05

A short time prior to the outbreak
of the civil war, Wendell Phillips was
travelling through the west, making
abolition speeches, says the Philadel-
phia. Ledger. On the same train
one day was pro-slavery Baptist
minister from the south, who, on
learning that Phillips was on the
train, entered his car and introduced
himself. "And you are Wendell
Phillips, believer" Yes, SIR" said
Mr.. Phillips. Engaged in saving ne
groes from slavery, eh?" Eyes. sir"
'Well, why don't you go down south
to save them?" Mr.. Phillips replied:
you, 1 believe, are a minister of the
Gospel?" eyes, sir" Engaged in
saving souls from help" yes"
''Well, why don't you go there and
save them?"
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-12-05
MISSOURI FINANCES.
fhe Secretary OF State and the state Treas
urer Make Reports for the Month
of November.

Jefferson City, Mo-. Dec. 1.-The
iecretary of state reports having re-
ceived and paid into the state treas
ury taxes and fees for the month Of
November, 1902, as follows: Notarial
commissions, sS75; domestic corpora
ton tax, 1866; foreign corporation
tax, $3,155; miscellaneous fees, ST.
1885; land department fees, $S9.25;
bank inspection fees, s1,117.5O; re-
cording railroad contracts, $197.15.
Total S16,2S7.25.
The state treasurer, R. P. Williams,
has filed his report with Gov. Dock
cry, showing the states financial con-
dition for the month of November.
The report is as follows: Balance
October 81, $1,604, s62. &c; receipts for
November, including transfers, $685.
COG; disbursements-fo November, in
Guiding transfers, $2O2, $500; balance
on hand November 20, 1902, S1,671,.
912.O6.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-12-05
Dewey Return. to Active Sea Duty.

Washington, Dec. Admiral Dew
ey resumed active sea duty Monday,
for the first time since his return to
the United States from his ever
memorable cruise in Philippine
waters. His four-starred pennant
was hoisted on the presidents. yacht,
Mayflower, at the Washington navy
yard, accompanied by the mem
bers of his staff, the admiral sailed
away to assume command of the
large feet engaged in the maneuvers
in the Caribbean sea.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-12-05
ELIHU ROOTS REPORT.
The Secretary of War Convinced That the
Canteen Should He Returned to and
Urges . General Stan.

Washington, Dec. 1.-Elihu Root,
secretary of war, is convinced that
the army canteen should be returned
to and he speaks plainly about it in
his report to congress. He also tells
about the good effects of the army
maneuvers at Fort Riley, Kan, and
urges the creation of general staff
for the army.
The secretary also shows that OH
October Is the regular establishment
consisted of 1856 officers and 66,OO3
enlisted men, total of SO, $50. In adj
dition, there were 1888 men of the
hospital corps not included as part
of the enlisted force of the army.
On October "a an order was made
reducing the enlisted strength to 3d.
s66.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-12-05
COMPTROLLER'S REPORT.
william b. Ridsely Gives His Plan to Re-
lieve stringency and to Expedite the
Movement of Crops.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The subject
of greatest interest to bankers just
now-that of asset currency and
branch banks-is discussed by Will
liam B. Ridgely, comptroller of the
currency, in his annual report to con-
gress. AS a remedy in a measure for
panics and other emergencies, he
urges congress to pass an act permit
ting national banks to issue from 20
to so per cent. more notes than they
are now allowed to>issue, with grad
uated tax on the amount issued.
This, he says, would always be a
safety valve to relieve a stringency
and would vastly expedite the NOV
ing of crops.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-12-05
In Sweden 10000 Are Starving.

Stockholm, Nov. 3O.-The famine is
spreading throughout the extreme
north of the country. Seventy thou
sand people are starving or on the
verge of starvation. Heavy and pro-
tractcd rainfalls have inundated the
fields and meadows and flooded many
houses. Much of the live stock has
been isolated on the hills, which are
barren of pasture, and is likely to
perish.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-12-05
Victims of Football.

Chicago, Dec. IA resume of the
football in 1902 carefully compiled
from all sections of the country by
the Chicago Record-Herald shows
that the game has claimed more vic
Tins this season than ever before.
Fifteen have died as a result of acct
dents on the gridiron. More than
100 injuries have been recorded, rang
ing from conclusion of the brain and
insanity to broken ear drums and
tearing loose of ribs.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-12-05
Big Land Deal in Marion County. Mo.

Palmyra, Mo-, Dec. 1.-The biggest
land deal in the history of the coun-
ty was consummated Saturday when
H. C. Huiskamp, a millionaire manu-
facturer of ST. Louis, bought from
r. L. Bowles, president of the First
national bank of Palmyra, 1900 acres
of Mississippi bottom land six miles
east of here. The consideration was
S115,367 in cash.
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Rroker Campbel, Also Retnrn..

ST. Louis, Dec. flames Campbell
the broker, for whom deputy sher-
ifs have been searching for weeks,
returned home Sunday. He and his
wife have been at Eureka Springs,
Ark. Campbell is wanted to tell what
lie knows about $4,000 alleged to
have been distributed by eN-Speaker
Charles f. Kelly to the house of dele
gates combine for the passage of the
city lighting bill.