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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-11-08

A Klondyke miner declares that he dug
down S25 feet and the ground was frozen
all the way What becomes of the theory
that the heat increases as we go towards
the centre of the earth? But perhaps
this Klondyke man was digging through
edgewise.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-11-08

A few days before the election The
Washington Post had an editorial on the
possibility Of the Democrats having a ma
pority in the next House, and asked:
what will they do with TT" Well. we
don't have to worry over that conun-
drum thank you.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-11-08

Paris Cable to Chicago Record-Herald.
MANY Americans We're present at the
Nouveau Cirque 20 witness the first per-
Torrance of "Joyeux Negres." in which
there was a real cake walk with real
negroes The show was considered very
good. and there was great applause for
the pickaninnies.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-11-08

The opposition played a low trick on
Abednego, and when he became can
a candidate in Topeka. He had once de-
MED the story Of Shadrach. Meshack and
didate his opponent put all the Bible
readers onto his agnosticism and showed
him under. He recanted. but it was too
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-11-08
STORY OF GARFIELD.

Garfield as stout hater of the South
is the subject of story which used to
be related by General Oates of Alabama.
During Hayes's term as President the
Democrats in Congress insisted on a
rider to the army appropriation bill for
bidding the employment of troops at the
polls in the South. Pending the debate
on the measure, which was prolonged and
Of unexampled bitterness, General Oates
was a visitor to Washington. One day
he was listening to that debate, which
was led on the Republican side by Gar
field. Suddenly Garfield shouted in his
most peculiarly rasping and exasperat-
ing tones:
A few years ago, Mr.. Speaker. the
Democratic Party was engaged in shoot
ing the soldiers of the Union and now
that party Is trying to star-r-r-ve them to
death!'
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-11-08

Strongly believing in States rights and
also believing that Alabama is just a
little the best State in the Union we
shall try to be satisfied with the reflection
that we are all right, politically and other
wise in Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-11-08
Napoleon's Homer.

Columbus (O) State Journal
Professor-We are told that Napoleon
always had a copy of Homer in his
pocket.
Student-Well If he always had ii in
his pocket what good did it do him?
Professor-There, there, young man
don't get smart
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-11-08

Rhode Island is not a very large state
hnt she holds a man who has been mar
red eleven inns. The public is not sur
prised at the fact that the man mas
married so often, however, but the sur
Prise comes when II Is announced that
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-11-08

Newspaper accounts of crime should
have touch of .truth in them, but we
don't find any in the story of the coun-
try editor in Iowa who was robbed of
81 300 worth of jewels. unless he was also
running a pawn-shop.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-11-08

The New York Commercial uses up one
third of a column to tell its readers that
1t took Roosevelt four minutes to cast
his vote We presume he used the ordi-
nary ballot prepared for the common
Daople
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-11-08

We have the satisfaction of knowing
that there's to be other elections after
this The Democrats of this great coun-
try have had too many set-backs to feel
discouraged over this one.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-11-08

As a specimen of the workings of our
pension system, The Columbus Enquirer
Sun calls attention to the fact that a
Louisville woman has been drawi,- : fo3r
pensions from the governm snl IS the
widow of four soldiers who served IT. the
Civil War She has made no conceal
ment of the facts. and no fraud is charged
against her. as each pension was granted
in accordance with the law
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-11-08

1t is very hard on the prophetic political
prognosticators, but they may console
themselves with the reflection that there's
big crowd of them, and they can con-
dole with each other.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-11-08

The Lafayette Suns chief engineer has
been sick and talks feelingly of his ex-
perience. That's what comes of trying
to eat all the good things the subscribers
send in.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-11-08

The biggest corn story We have 80 far
of some corn-stalks which grew so high
and so fast that the roots couldn't reach
| the ground!
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-11-08

In Pennsylvania a member of the Leg
islature gets 1880 year salary and all
he can make outside by selling franchises.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-11-08

1t Il really interesting to note how many
arguments the advocates Of a Republican
tariff can find TO sustain their contention
that the tariff should not be interfered
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-11-08

The Eufaula Times notes that the last
cold man has is always the worst one,
even though he has tried all the remedies
which are too numerous to be counted.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-11-08
And it added:

The Party will tolerate no dictator. We
have a sincere, a profound admiration for
Mr. Bryan. But we would tolerate no
dictator for the Democratic Party, though
he came with a harp and halo. And
that, be it said. is the attitude of the
average Democrat-and 1t is precisely that
attitude that has made the Democratic
Party the conservator of the liberties of
the people.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-11-08

A sweet potato weighing nine pounds
and two ounces Is the claim Of a Vir-
ginia farmer. Can he find 'possum to
match II?
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-11-08
Negro Cake walk in Paris.

Well. we fit EN- all along the line, bu'
they had the most voters.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-11-08
OCTOBER, 1902.

w. A. Scott. Circulation Manager OF the
Montgomery Advertiser. being duly sworn
says: The foregoing statement Of The Adver-
tiser's daily circulation for the month of Oc-
Hober 1902 is true and correct and COM
Piled after all returns from newsboys. news
aeents and leftover copies have been de-
annfsd w. A. SCOTT,
Circulation Manager.
pvorn to and subscribed before me this 9Th
day of November. 1902. F. w. JACKSON,
ESeal.l N. p, Ex-o. j. r.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-11-08
A Circulation cinch.

The circulation statements that appear In this
column each mosith are all sworn to. Inc 40
ysrtiser's claim that 1t has a larger circulation
than an other two Alabama morning newspa,
pers combined has never been questioned: ano
this proves eonciusiveiy the Justice or the
r1aim. The proof Of the pudding Ii In the
eating thereof
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-11-08

one result of the late election was to
add largely to the number of men who
.-aIso ran"-and didn't get anywhere.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-11-08

His obstinate and uncompromising in
sistence upon issues not now para
mount: his assumption OF the right to
excommunicate any man who does not
share his views; his covert threat to
bolt the party If it does not accept his
dictum at the next national convention
these are the things that now, more than
anything else. foment discord in the party
and prevent the accomplishment of that
amicable understanding that every loyal
Democrat should desire.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-10-31

indifference in regard to the situation
which Is likely to lead to extremely bad
results. Let the press arouse public opin-r
ion in this matter SO that the town Of
Yorkton may be relieved from an intoler-
able situat ion as well as some relief given
to misguided people, .s-..
Mine Center Laborers Join "the Arr1xJp
The Dukhobors Of Mine Center, Ont,
who have been employed on the rail-
road construction work. have deserted
their employers and left for Yorkton.
The trouble there is Of comparatively
recent growth. Several Dukhobors had
been employed on construction work for
the Canadian Northern, and had caused
no fuss. About week ago, however, one
apparently in authority among them, ap-
peared and then the trouble began. At
first the whole gang applied for instant
dismissal which. of course. was not
granted, as the work in hand was within
a week Of completion BY making liberal
promises the foreman finally persuaded
them to remain on the job.
ALI went we'll till last Saturday, when
some further word was received from
headquarters, for as one man they i'm
mediately rushed to the foreman and de-
manded transportation, which they re-
ceived as far as Winnipeg. They then
proceeded to Yorkton to join the Dukho-
Dor army.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-10-31
A. POINT AT ISSUE
Interesting Discussion In Coal Mine Yes
terday.

Interesting Discussion In Coal Mine Yes
terday.
Carbonate, Pa, Oct s1.-The coal strike
arbitrators had an interesting time at Coal
brook breaker at Carbonate. They went
to the top and inspected all the machinery
down to the ground. They inspected the
coal as sent to breaker by means of a
conveyor, an endless chain arrangement Of
cars. Here one of the contentious be-
tween employees and employers was found.
The miners contend they are often unjust
ly locked on account Of slate, honey and
refuse coal. The arbitrators watched the
movements Of the cars. After the arbi-
traitors had watched the weighing Of coal
for while Mr.. Clark inquired how many
pounds constituted ton at this colliery.
Superintendent Dryden of the Ontario &
Western, thought it was about $500
pounds, but District President Nichols
said it was a litsle over 3,100 pounds. The
two began, to discuss this. each maintain
ing he was right. Mr.. Nichols said that
granting that $500 was correct the figures
are too high. He said when the COM
panies called $500 pounds ton so as to
get out Of it 2,240 pounds of pure coal,
the operators did not sell pea coal in the
market. Now they have market for pea
coal and about three other sizes below 1t
and the miners ton Of $500 pounds has
not been decreased. Judge Gray was an
interested listener to the discussion. He
stood by with his hands deep in his over
coal pocket and never uttered word. It
was quite evident that Messrs. Nichols
and Dryden both tried to make good
impression with the commissioner, but
what he thought he did not even express
by his actions. While the discussion was
on the company whistle blew the signal
for quitting and thep the judge broke In:
scxxy ie ND
guess we will have to stop work This
interruption broke up what might have
grown into a heated discussion as to how
many pounds should constitute a ton at
the mouth of the mines before the coal is
cleaneu.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-10-31
PROTECTING HER MOTHER
Little Ashland, Wis, Girl Fatally
Burned During Quarrel
Of Parents,
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Ashland, Wis. Oct. 31.-In an attempt
to protect her mother from the vicious
attack Of her tep-father, Myrtle Boyle,
q sweet faced little child Of IL years,
met a horrible death. AS near as can
be learned Mcfarland, who Is a lumber
shower, went home intoxicated last even
ing and got into a quarrel with his wife,
Becoming enraged, he picked up large
lamp from the sitting room table and
hurled it at Mrs. Mcfarland.
Myrtle Boyle. a 12-year- old daughter,
noticing the action of the father, stepped
between her mother and the enraged man
just In time to be struck by the lamp
In the chest. The oil from the lamp spread
over her clothing and in a short time she
was all ablaze. Before the flames could
be extinguished her ears, breast arms and
cheeks were cooked. She was removed to
a local hospital where she suffered all
night. dying at $50 this morning.
Mcfarland was arrested this morning
and charged with an assault with in
tent to kill He pleaded not guilty and
his hearing set for Tuesday. He
was placed under $1,000 bonds which he
could not furnish. He is heavy drinker
and when under the influence Of liquor Is
Quarrelsoma.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-10-31

important to make it's Investigations de-
liberatey, and that it might be well, 4,
order to relieve itself from pressure from
any source which might cause undue
haste, to inform the operators and the
miners that, should the investigation and
the deliberations following 1t warrant any
change whatever, either In the way OF
increase or reduction Of wages, such
change should be from certain date,
thus enabling all parties to facilitate their
calculations.
The action of the commission in taking
this step at this time will the COM
missioners a lot of time. It is known
that each side to the controversy would
take a determined stand on the question
of when the new rate Of wages, II one Is
made, shall go into effect. The operators.
in their original proposition to President
Roosevelt, wanted the commission to Tx
the date. The miners wanted the pros
pective new rate to be retroactive and
go into effect on the day when the miners
returned to work, which was week ago
yesterday, Oct. %. President Mitchell,
who was here over night, left for Wilkes
barre to-day before the announcement was
made. It is not known here what he
thinks Of the commissions action.
Inspection at Green Ridge.
The program of the anthracite strike
commission for to-day called for an in
spection Of the Manville colliery at Green
Ridge, two miles from this city, and a
drive through the nearby territory for
the purpose of viewing the habitations of
the men who toll in the mines. The COM
missioners expect to complete their in
spection Of this region this afternoon and
go to Wilkesbarre tomorrow morning.
The members of the party were up early
to- day and ready for another hard day 8
work. They left the hotel soon after the
arrival of Commissioner Watkins, whose
home is in this city. Mr.. Watkins, ow
ing to his intimate knowledge of mining
in this region, is the guiding spirit of the
party. He arranged yesterdays trip and
has general charge Of to-day's tour. In
this he is assisted by the superintendent
OF the companies located in this vicinity
and also by President Nichols Of District
No. 1 of the miners union. The Man.
vile mine, which was inspected to-day,
is operated Jointly by the Delaware &
Hudson and the Delaware, Lackawanna
&. Western companies. The mine Is one
of the worst for miners in this territory.
The veins are small and there is barely
room enough for workmen to stand up.
This colliery was visited at the sugges-
ton of the mine workers representatives.
.r Under Ground Again.
The commissioners party left the hotel
at $3.50 o'clock and drove to the Manville
mine. After donning suitable clothing the
party proceeded under ground.
Accompanying the commissioners were
Assistant Recorders Mosely and Neill,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-10-31

A plan is on foot to build a flrst-cass
modern theater in Minneapolis. Subscrip
lions have been made already and mo- ay
sufficient to finance the project Is assured.
Business men dissatisfied with the play
house accommodations Of Minneapolis are
backing the plan. They propose to build
a theater equal in every feature to the
new Willis opera house at Kansas City.
The new theater will insure the presenta-
ton of attractions which 1t has been i'm
possible to present hitherto In Minneapo-
lis because Of the inadequacy Of It's
theaters.
The loss Of the old Grand Opera House
has been source Of regret to patrons OF
the theater. Some Of them have tabooed
the Minneapolis playhOuses and even
make occasional pilgrimages to Boston,
New oYrk or Chicago to appease an APP
petite for good things operate or dramat-
&c. A growing disapproval Of conditions
impossible to remedy in the present the
aters and the fact that insufficient ac-
commodations have marred elaborate
productions or kept them away from the
city altogether, has crystalized sentiment
for a new theater.
The site will be far enough up town to
be satisfactory and at the same time it
will be away from the street car noise
nuisance. The amount required Is $780,,
900. 1t Is understood that the bonds are
twenty-year 4 per cents.
In memory or the late genial comedian
whom Minneapolis was proud to call its
own, the name RUSSELL has been Sc
lected.
The preliminary draft of plans shows a
careful attention to the social propensi-
ties and the comforts Of the theater goer
and to the neds Of those behind the foot
lights. The porte cochere Is so supported
hiatt those who come in carriages are not
threatened with accidental death from
collision with posts. At either side Of The
outer lobby is to be a ticket office, an ac-
commodation that will be appreciated.
An inner lobby provides against disturb
ance from outside noise and light.
From the inner lobby the entrance to
the foyer Is immediate. This foyer will
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-10-31
GETTING BLACK IN FACE
Mr.. Bryan and the Commoner Cry
Out, ITO the Polls! To
the PollsI'
SDeLial to The Journal.

Special to The Journal
Lincoln. Neb., Oct. 31.-In the Com
moner to-day Mr.. Bryan makes q frantic
appeal to the voters to support the Kan
sas City platform with, their ballots. In
black-faced caption he urges. ITO the
Polls! To the POLISH In the editorial,
enclosed by a black border, he says:
Citizenship brings responsibilities as
we'll as privileges and it is to be regretted
that these responsibilities are not always
realized and lived up to.
In the great struggle between human
rights and inhuman greed no one can re-
main Indifferent or neutral
In many Of the states the democratic
party has boldly met the issues and pre-
sented the Kansas City platform remedies.
BY doing so it has alienated the represent
tatives Of organized wealth and must rely
upon the support Of those who believe in
equal rights to all and special privileges
to none.
Mr.. Bryan urges all members of the
party to assist lin getting the vote out"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-10-31
NEW IHEATER PROJECT
ALREADY WELL ALONG
TT WILL BE CALLED RUS SELL IN HONOR OF THE GEN.
IAL COMEDIAN.
Viii CHI Shall Also Social Meeting
Pace-sage Accommodate Will Ample Largest
OPERATE Dramatic Productions

be a Joy to the patrons Of the Russell.
1t will be palatial. On the right Is to be
the dressing-room for women, in charge
of attendants. Tea and waters or SINH
lar ''betwecn ct" refreshments will be
provided. 1t win be delightful feminine
resting place.
The men will find at the left an attend
ant to direct them to a clubroom provided
with refreshment facilities. An opportu-
nifty to lounge, smoke and converse Is a
desideratum which the projectors OF the
theater appreciate. They wish to make
the house a social meeting place as well
as a place for individual enjoyment, and
ample corridor and foyer space will be
provided. The auditorium has been
planned only in the rough.
In place Of the regulation proscenium
boxes, the boxes will surround the entire
parquet circle starting fro neither side
Of the foyer entrance to the parquet and
circle. Access to the boxes will be from
broad corridors leading from the right
and left Of the foyer.
The stage will be large enough for all
purposes and will have the conveniences
and attachments of the modern theater.
Special attention will be given to the
sanitary conditions of the green rooms as
we'll as to the ventilation and airing Of
the auditorium. The capacity Of the house
behind the curtain will be ample to shell
ter all the stage settings and the COM
pany baggage.
A peristyle entrance with access to the
box office leads to the second floor from
the extreme right Of the main entrance to
the theater. Third floor patrons will pass
through beautiful peristyle from the eX-
IRENE left.
The exit plan Is conmodious and suf-
ficient for regular or emergency purposes.
Box holders will find numerous exits into
the private alleys at either side of the
building convenient modes of avoiding the
usual crush in passing out through the
bottle necked exit Of the average play
house. The entrance to the alleys will be
guarded by high ornamental iron gates
which will Open outward onIy
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-10-31
CONFIDENCE IN ROOSEVELT
The Hardest Fact the Democrats
Have to Fight,

Washington, Oct. 31.-Chairman Jones
Of the national democratic committee ad-
mits that the universal confidence in
President Roosevelt makes the admins
tration impregnable against the assaults
of the democrats and that the advantage
the republicans have taken of this sit
uation in the last week Of the campaign.
by putting to the front as the paramount
issue, the president and his policies has
done much to assure the election of a
republican congress next Tuesday,.
Chairman Jones said: .Z. i
1.-The general belief in the rectitude.
sincerity and courage of President Roose-
welt is aiding the republicans more than
they will ever know"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-10-31

that he decided to go to the surface. He
was hoisted to the top with Bishop Spal-
ding.
General Wilson was the most aggressive
Of the commissioners In seeking informa-
ton. He did not appear to mind the phys
ical discomfort and went wherever he was
asked. He asked many questions Of both
the company officials and Of the miners
and their representative, and usually got
answers to questions from both sides that
were at variance with each other. Com
missioners Clark and Parker also asked
many questions.
The commissioners returned to the Ho.
tel Jermyn at / o'clock.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-10-31
IN TOUCH WITH FIJI
The British Imperial Pacific Cable
Around the Globe Is in
Operation.
Last Section Laid at Fiji Yesterday
Message to King Edward
To-day.

London, Oct. 31.-The last section of
the British imperial Pacific cable was laid
at the FIJI islands yesterday. A congratu-
latory cable message to King Edward
reached Buckingham palace this morning.
It was the first message sent over the line
which links the British empire together.
Great Importance Is attached here to the
event. The completion Of the line brings
into being for the first time a British tele-
graphic girdle around the globe, The
cable Is 1900 miles In length.
The Vancouver-Fanningp portion is the
longest line without 8. break in the world,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-10-31
OTHER DOCTORS ARE IN It.
Negro Grave Robber Promises to
-: Tell the Grand Jury the
-. -. Full Details.
xs.o Kors s..,. speosas Service

Indianapolis, Oct. a1.-Rufus Cantrell,
the leader Of the negro grave robbers.
whose disclosures have been SO startling,
will testify before the grand jury and viii
implicate, he says, fifteen additional ply
the local medical and dental colleges that
have thus far escaped scandal.
He also makes the statement that one
or two women embalmers will be shown
guilty Of completely in the purchase or
concealment Of bodies. He says he has
shielded these men long enough, and he II
also tired Of protecting the women.
Doctors connected with the medical col
leges Of Fort Wayne, Louisville and Gin.
cinnati viii he implicated. Cantreu says