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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09
Turned a Roast to Advantage.

New York Journal.
 Every one has heard of Horace Greeley s handwriting and of the peculiarities which made 1t famous. For complicated and bewil- dering obscurty 1t stood unsurpassed. The vagaries of hts pen in travelling over sheet of paper bore. as 1t seemed but n chance re- semblance to words. and could only be trans lated by those whom long practice had quali- fed for the task. The following story relates an incident in which one of his letters was made to serve purpose precisely the reverse of that intended by the author:
 A reporter whose work was not up 10 the standard required by MT. Greeley was dis charged. Tke letter of dismissal was written in the editors usual stlye, and bore his we'll known signature. IL occurred to the young man this letter might be advantageously used as a recommendation. since the mysterious hierogyphicB might mean almost anything.
 He went to a Western town. and there of- fered the letter at a newspaper office as a fattering testimonial of merit, No one being able to prove the contrary. he had little diff hculty in securing an excellent position on the strength of the encomiums which he asserted the letter to contain
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09
Seal Hunters on Strike.

St. Johns, N. F.. March S.--The crews of the sealing fleet, numbering about 5000 men. went on a strike today, demanding an increase in price for the catch from B per cwt., to $4. It is understood that the utmost extent of the owners con- sessions will be a small reduction in the outfitting charges. If this be not accept ed. the owners say they can secure new crews within forty-eight hours. No dis turbance is expected
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09
MortoaQe Sale .

Under the power of sale in mortgage made on the 2l st day of August. lS9s, and recorde l in the ofice of the Judge of Probate of Mont Mont gomery County, Alabama in Book or Mort. she Court f square Basin in the City of Mont romery, Ala, to the highest bidder, for cash, m. the following described real estate, situ- ated at the northeast corner of Monroe and Ala. designated as lot No. 55, fronting 55 feet on Monroe Street and running back along Ripley Street 10 feet, formerly occupied as a residence by the said A. and I, M. r. Ock- enden together with all improvements and ap- ni,rtenances thereon thereto belonging.
 LUCY k. LATHROP.
 See Pierce & Thornton. mche -aprI 9
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09
Stockholders Meeting
MONTGOMERY. Ala. Feb. I2. 1902

MONTGOMERY. Ala. Feb. l2. 1902. 10 whom it May Concern:
 Notice Is hereby given that the regular an nt,al meeting of the stockholders of the Mont gcmery Light and Power Company will De held in the office of the company, No iol Bsbbs Street. in the Cis of Montgomery. Ala, at i2 o'clock nn, on the fourth Wednesday in March, 1902. the same being on the 2eth day of said month for the election Of Board of Directors and the transaction of such other business may be legal and proper tn such meeting. B. 5. MACLISb1. Secretary Montgomery Light and Power Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09
MRS. F. J. FUTILE DEAD.
End Came at One O'Clock This Morn
 ing at Her Daughters Home.

Mrs. E. J. Futile died this morning at 105 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. ]. M. GalIaspie 733 South McDonough Street. Ms. Futile had been i'll for some time and her loved ones were not en- tirely unprepared for the worst. She was an old resident of Montgomery County
 Mrs. TuttIe leaves three children. They are W. J. Futile. Mrs. J. M. Gallaspie and Mrs. Annie Lewis. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at Il o'clock from her daughters residence, Mrs. J. M. Gallaspie, on South McDon- ough Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09
Rids for GrdveIIin0 Streets.

Sealed bids, with bond attached will be re eeived by Marion Council in Marion. Ala, for craye.ling main street, 40 feet wide. and sne and one-fourth miles long Plans and sr,ectfications in clerks office in Marion, Ala We reserve the right to reject any and all bids Bids will be received up to ApTli f 1902, " Wsioi II. ESsmnNp Sanorn,,tss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09
Bishop spalding Very Sick

Denver, Col. March S-Rev. John F Spalding. Bishop of the Protest Episco- pal Church of the Diocese of Colorado, is reported dangerously i'll from heart dis ease at the home of his son, Rev. Frank S. Spalding, at Erie. Pa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09
SPECIAL NOTICES.
FUNERAL NOTICE.

rUTTLE-The friends of MT. W. J.. Tuttle. are invited to attend the funeral of their mother Mrs. E. J. Futile. from the resi- dence of Mrs. J. NJ. Gailaspy. 733 s. Me- Donough Street. at il .. m. Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09

He Merely Worked the Real Cranks. Washington Post. V"t%
 It is a mistake to class Jerry Simpson as one of the Kansas cranks. Jerry sim ply took advantage of the crank epi- denic.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09
Squadron at Colon.

Colon, Colombia. March s.-The United ships Kearsarge, Indiana, Massachusetts and Alabama under command of Rear Admiral Higginson. entered this harbor this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09
THE WEATHER.

Daily Local Weather Report-Daily
 River Bulletin. U. S. Department of Agriculture.
 Weather Bureau. Local observations Central tims.)
 MONTGOMERY. Ala. March 8.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09
At Oakland.

San Francisco. March s-weather rainy, track sloppy.
 First race. eleven -sixteenths mile, sell ine-Rubino. l0+ (Hoar), 3 1-2 to l, won: Black Thorn. 107 (Ransch). [ to 10, second;
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09
DOCTOR HATHAWAY
 TALKS ENTERTAININGLY

An Advertiser Reporter Obtains Interesting Inter- view with Americas Ablest Specalist-Dr. Hath- away Fully Explains Why So Many Cases of Chronic Diseases Remain Uncured and
 Gives Some Valuable InforrIa-
 tion and Advice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09

The Four Hours Sleep Society Is the latest thing in associations. and it is Chicago bred The members argue that more than four hours sleep Is unnecessary, and they pledge themselves not to have more. and to bring up their children on the same nlsr
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09
CASH PAID FOR OLD GOLD

And Silver or taken in exchange for new goods. Jesse Davidson. 17 Commerce 9t' phone 759, Montgomery, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09

Augustus Scarlett of Newark. N J. has been a school principal in that city for thirty nine years. for the past thirty years at the head of the same school Those who were boys and girls under his care now send their sons and daughters to his school
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09

River Forecast
 The Coos and Alabama will continue to fall steadiie during the next three days.
 Weather Conditions.
 tFor past twenty-four hours. The depression Kansas yesterday has moved to Illinois. with decreasing energy, though 1t has caused light to moderate rains in central districts and southward almost to the Gulf coast. The barometer is high the New England coast though temperatures have risen in nearly all eastern and southern districts. The pressure has increased over the Middle West. giving fair and cooler most of the Great Plains, while another decided disturbance developing over the Pacific North west is causing warmer unsettled weather in that region.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09
Weather Conditions.
Temperature and Precipitation.

For selected Southern stations during 2 ending a. m, March 6, 1902:
The Washington times., 1902-08-13
Movements of Naval Vessels.

The cruiser Atlanta has arrived at Rio
lie Janoiro, the battleshlp Wisconsin
lnaGship of Rear Admiral Casey at Ia
cong. he training ship Panther at
League Island the training ship Ian
caster at Cardlner's Bay. the battleship
Iowa Flagship Of Rear Admiral Sum
ner) at Bahia. and the training ship
Hartford at New York. The training
ship Alert has sailed from Santa Bar
lara for Santa Cruz. the gunboat Glou-
cester from Annapolis TO the Barren
Island trial course. the collier Alexan-
der from San Juan for Bahia. and the
battleship Kentucky Flagship of Rear
Admiral Evans). the cruiser New Or
leans. and the gunboats Helena and
Nicksburg from Chamulpo for NagasakI.
Tho gunboat Boston was placed in
commission July II at the Mare Island
navy yard. The torpedo boat De Long
was delivered yesterday by her builders
TO the commandant at the Boston navy
yard
The torpedo boat destroyer Dale. built
by the William K. Trigg Company, OF
Richmond. was today accepted by the
The Washington times., 1902-08-13
PRESIDENTS STAND
FAVORED BY TEACHERS
Civil Service Commission Receives Set
of Rules Adopted in Indian
Pedagogy Convention.

The Civil Service Commission has re-
ceived a copy Of the set of resolutions
recently adopted by the national Indian
teachers convention in annual session
at Minneapolis. The Indian workers are
very much in favor of the civil service
rules. The resolutions are as follows:
Resolved. That We strongly indorse
the firm stand on Indian matters taken
by the President In his annual message.
in which he stated that we should treat
the Indian as an individual. not as a
member of tribe: that the reservation
and ration systems are barriers to prog
ress, and should be abolished; and that
we should preserve the Indian from the
evils of the liquor traffic.
Resolved, That we commend the Sec
retary of the Interior for his hearty ad
vocacy OF industrial training, and for
his efforts TO make the Indian self-sup
porting through practical means.
Resolved. That we indorse the broad
economical business administra-
tion of the Commissioner OF Indian Az
fairs, and commend the superintendent
Of Indian schools for making personal
visits to the schools, and for her help
full suggestions tending to better the
condition of the Indian.
Resolved. That all employees of the
Indian service should be subject to civil
service rules"
The Washington times., 1902-08-13
CRUISING LOCAL CADETS
TO RETURN ON FRIDAY
The Thirty five Youngsters Have Wis
tied Many Places on the Martin
Wagner.

The thirty-five members of the Young
Mems Christian Association Cadets who
have been taking a cruise are expected
home on Friday. From advices re-
ceived from them while on the trip
they will have many novel experiences
to relate to their friends They have
kept in communication with headquar-
tiers in this city through J. V. He Hsmilton
the boys secretary. who has had charge
OF the party When last heard from
they had just finished an exploring trip
about the old town of Yorktown, Va,
and from there 1t was intended to visit
jamestown. Richmond and other towns
in the section.
Capt. Edwin Yost, who is an old-time
skipper. is looking after the running
Of the boat on which the boys have been
cruising. It is the Martin Wagner.
two masted schooner, and ii is under
stood that now she is well laden with
souvenirs of the voyage. The boys have
been out since Friday week. and II is
doubtful If they have ever enjoyed any,
thing so much before. All of them have
enjoyed good health, and the weather
has been quite favorable.
The Washington times., 1902-08-13
BRAGG INCIDENT is no 30
PRACTICALLY CLOSED
Our Consul General at Havana Will Not
Be Recalled Unless Cuba Makes
Formal Demand

Unless the Cuban government makes
some further representations in the case
of General Bragg. the United States
consul general at Havana. and indicates
that he is not wanted there any more,
the United States will not disturb him.
The complaint OF the Cuban minister of
foreign affairs regarding General Bragg $
uccomplimentary remarks concerning
the Cubans in a private letter to HIS
wife, together with General Bragg's ex-
planation that ne had a right to sd,
what he pleased TO his better half, ami
that what he said wasn't anybody's
business. were sent to President Roose-
vslt That was the end OF the matter so
far as anybody here knows.
President Palma has mentioned the
Bragg incident once casually to Mr..
Squiers. the United States minister In
Havana, but he did not indicate that his
government wanted General Bragg re-
called
The Washington times., 1902-08-13
MUSICAL PROGRAM AT
RECHABITE LAWN FETE
Several Fine Selections From Excel
lent Local Talent-Good At
tendance Continues.

A rare musical program was render
ed last night at the Rechabite lawn fete
on Robertson's lawn, 645 Pennsylvania
Avenue southeast. The performers in
cluded Mr. Artie Burdine. pianist
Sergt. Frank Manville. a veteran of two
wars and several Indian campaigns. who
gave the bugle calls of the war with
Spain on his captured Spanish bugle:
selected airs on the mandolin harp by
Mr.. Lawrence L. Mitchell, the Recha-
bite Glee Club. and an excellent pro-
gram by the Alexandria Mandolin, Ban
10 and Guitar Club. The members of
the club present were Messrs Jerome
Kaufman, leader; mandolin players, D..
E. Robey and NJ. w Hancock; guitar
players, W. II. Jett and Guy Mander;
banjo C. ". Briscoe.
The beautifully decorated lawn was
crowded with patrons throughout the
evening. The pavilion was devoted to
dancing and games, including THE Wild
Irishman." and concluding with the
Virginia reel.
This evening has been set aside. as
Jonadab night, and a large attendance
is expected. The fete will continue
every evening this week Mr.. J. \. Rid
die has been appointed special officer
of the grounds for duty every night.
Several valuable prizes were awarded
winners at the paddle stand.
The Washington times., 1902-08-13
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

The Raleigh-Count r. De Adhimar,
Paris; A. L. Flack. Ohio: f. W Michel
District of Columbia K. Allen. c. II
Machen, Pennsylvania; Mrs. J. T. Ire
so. New York; F. C. Webb, Mrs. Morri-
son. Minnesota: G.. H. Roberts. jr., b,
Chon. New York: W. s. Roe, T. NJ. Roe,
L. II. Pratt. Pennsylvania; L. Andrews.
New York; NJ. w. Davis. Texas; ]. ".
Wood. Mrs. W. J. Almond. Virginia
Mrs. P. Mallard. North Carolina; Mrs.
L. NJ. Gray New Orleans.
New Willard-S. J. johnson, J. C.
Wilson. A. IIaggin, T. Spratt. New
York. E. P. Vogels. Pennsylvania; w
NJ Tompson. Illinois; Mrs. z. Bennett,
Arkansas. Mrs. j. A. Wright. District
of Columbia; C. d. Wilcox. NJ. e. Dun
can, A. d. Sheridan. G. W. Gait. New
York A. l.. Barbee. city.
Ebbitt House-w. H. Boyd. city; f. 7.
Callamore. New York; W. ID. Henry
New Hampshire; c. X. McMulleu. Penn
-. ylvania; s NJ. Simmons, W. II. Sim
mons. Kentucky.
Riggs Housc-C. W Lenpold. Penn
sylvania: l. Katzerstoin. NJ l. Ar
snapa. p. Arsnapa, NJ. Lamadrid. New
York.
The Arlington-H. p Lipford. Miss
I.ipford, California; Henry Lipford.
Georgia: Y. c. Van Hoen, New York:
=. w Callahan. Georgia
The Washington times., 1902-08-13
"BRIDGE OF SlGHS"
TAKEN TO ROCK CREEK
Structure Spanning Street Between Old
P0stoffice and Civil Service Build
ings Being Removed.

The bridge which spans Eighth Street
between the old Postoffice Building and
the offices of the Civil Service Commits
sion. commonly known as the Bridge
OF Sighs,'' is being taken down The work
of removal was begun yesterday by EN-
ployes of the District Engineer Depart
ment
The structure was erected about eigh-
teen years ago by Mr.. Hooe. the owner
OF the Civil Service Building. when that
structure was used as an annex to the
Postoffice Department. 1t was for many
years a great convenience to many peo-
pie.
The District government ordered 1t re-
moved on the grounds that 1t was an
obstruction to the street. 1t was never
thing Of beauty. The structure was
presented by Mr.. Hooe TO the District of
Columbia. The Commissioners will have
it taken down carefully and rebuilt in
Rock Creek Park. over the stream which
gives its name TO that reservation
The Washington times., 1902-08-13
NAVY ORDERS.

The following orders have been iss.ed
Commander W. W. kimball detached
Abarenda; to home and wait orders.
Lieut.. j. l.. Jayne. detached Abarenda.
to home anj wait orders.
Lieut.. W. s. Smith, detached Abaren!
da; to home and wait orders.
Lieut.. T. A. Kearney, detached Aba
renda: to home and wait ordes.
Ensign z. W. Mcintyre, detached Hist:
to Indiana
Lieut.. E. T. Fitzgerald, detached
United States revenue steamer Column
tia. navy yard. New York. etc; report
to superintendent Naval Academy on
the 22d instant for duty on board In
diana.
Ensign L. c. Richardson. detached
Abarenda; TO home and wait orders.
Midshipman B. A. Long. detached Aba
renda TO home and wait orders.
Assistant Surgeon r. o. Marcour, de-
tached Abarenda; to home and wait or
ders.
Chief Boatswain H. Hudson. detached
Abarenda to home and wait orders.
Boatswain j. F. Brooks, detached Ma
val Academy Annapolis, Md, to Hart
ford
Boatswain c. L. Weiss, detached Hart
ford; to home AID wait orders.
Boatswain II f. Olsen, detached Aba
renda: TO home and wait orders.
Warrant Machinist A. Skinner. de-
tached Abarenda; to home and wait or
ders.
Warrant Machinist G. Auberlin. de-
tached Abarenda; to home and wait or
ders.
The Washington times., 1902-08-13
DAINTY WHITE DRESS GOODS
At Midsummer Clearance pr;Ce,.

One case of Fine Fancy White Goods
such as Fancy Woven and Leno Dotted
5wisses. Hemstitched and Lace
striped Lawns; actual value, IS to 1Sc
25c. Per yard. d........,........... W
Sergine Skirting. in blue. brown. gray,
red, green, and electric mixture, 81
inches wide: colors the best
made-the very thing for noun ice
tain and seashore wear. Per yard. ~
We have a few of those Fine White
Satin Plaid Musiins left-so do
not miss this last chance. 15c t0IC
value. Per yard d-....-........ tVH
90 pieces of Dotted Swiss, a beautiful
quality for dresses, etc.-also used for
draperies; Poe material for 1910
half price; yard. d.......-.... iIZ
A iull line CT Black and Navy Blue
ground Duck. with white stripes and
spots-best grade and colors first
class; 81 inches wide. Per 1916
yhru -.--.-..-.....
25c white India Dlmity; designs;
all neat and quality sheer. Per 1Qc
yard. .-..-...-...-..--.--.-
The Washington times., 1902-08-13
WILL INVITE FLORISTS
TO WASHINGTON
Mr.. GUIDE Urges Commissioner Macfar-
land to Extend Invitation
for Next Convention.

president of the Business Mems Asso-
citation yesterday called upon Commits
sioner Macfarland, who congratulated
him upon his election
Mr.. GUIDE asked that the Commission
ers send an invitation to the Society OF
American Florists, about to meet at
Asheville. n. c., to hold their next an
nual convention in August, 1903. in
Washington. Ten years ago the Society
of American Florists held their conYen-
tion here, and greatly enjoyed the visit.
Mr.. Guide stated that If the society ac-
cepted the invitation the florists of the
District would provide for the entertain
ment of the visitors. Upon this assur-
ance Commissioner Macfarland will rec
ommend that the invitation be offered.
The Washington times., 1902-08-13
WILL LOCATE FAULT.
Navy Department Will Investigate
Causes of Explosions.

Tie Navy Department, following a
recommendation Of the Board on Con-
struction, has decided to make a
thorough investigation OF the recent ex-
plOsIons on the submarine torpedo
boats Holland and Fulton
There is considerable opposition in
naval circles 10 submarine craft and
the court will endeavor to ascertain
whether the criticism Of these vessels is
Just iiied
The Washington times., 1902-08-13
RESERVES IN ACCIDENT.
Volunteer Seameu Behave Coolly in the
Face of Danger.

NORFOLK, Va, aug. 12-The con-
vertpd yacht Sylvia arrived today with
her mast torn out and her gig smashed.
She carries the Maryland Naval Re
serves. under Commander Badger.
AT O'Clock this morning. while get
ting UP her anchor in Hampton Roads
the yacht was caught by the wind blow
ing at hurricane velocity and carried
against the hospital ship jamestown.
The Reserves were called to the deck.
and when the collision was inevitable
they behaved as coolly in the face OF
danger as old seamen could have done
Commander Badger praises the Re-
serves cordially. and declares that they
will be splendid seamen. The Sylvia
Will be repaired and proceed tomorrow
to Block Island. where the Reserves VIII
witness the attack on the coast.
The Washington times., 1902-08-13
AMERICAN ASKED TO
TAKE LONDON PULPIT
Pastorate of City Temple, 1t Is Be-
lieved, Offered to the Rev.
DR.. Gunsaulus.

LONDON. Aug. 12.-The Rev. DIR. F.
W. Gunsaulus, of the Central Church of
Chicago. who has been occupying the
pulpit of the City Temple during the alb
sence of DR.. Parker. has been approach
ed with view of taking London pas
torate, which is believed to be that OF
the City Temple, as there is talk of DR..
Parker resigning that charge.
DR.. Gunsaulus says his friends and in
terests are all in America. On the other
hand, London offers great opportunity
for continuing technical education simi-
lar to that of the Chicago Institute of
Technology. There is no organization of
that kind at present In London or-og
DR.. Gus ssaulus will confer with his
friends before making a decision.
The Washington times., 1902-08-13
FORMER HOME OF THE
VlGILANT Is SOLD
Building Erected in 1879 Presents Much
the Same Appearance as
When Built.

The property located on the west side
of Thirty second Street, near the Chesa-
peake and Ohio canal. occupied by Sam
uel C. Parker as a bottling establish
ment. has been sold by Rein W. Darby
to George W. Wise. The consideration
is said to have been about $4,000.
One of the buildings was the home
of the old Vigilant Fire Company. later
No. Engine Company before it moved
to its new quarters on NJ Street The
tablet, commemorating the old fire dog.
Bush" still remains In the front wall
Of the building.
The old Vigllant house. which presents
much the same appearance from the
front as it did when occupied by the
fire company, was taken possession of in
December. 1929. An addition was made
TO the original structure in 1885. The
vigilant Company was organized in 1914
Its first house being on the east side of
Thirty second Street. Its first president
was John Kurtz, and the first engine
was christened the ''Vigilant."
In the possession OF No. Engine
Company, practically the successors OF
the Vigilant Company. is an old leather
fire bucket. marked. -P. B. K. No. 1727.'
formerly the property of Philip Barton
Key, who was killed by Daniel E.
Sickles. February q, 1859.
The veteran volunteer firemen of
Washington have in their possession.
presented by the late John D. Angel. OF
No. 8 Company, a hat of the old Vigi-
liant Company. the word "Vigilant'
forming a semi-circle in large gilt let
ters in the center of which Is an eye.
On the back of the hat is a shield, and
eagle, inscribed: Instituted 1857,
Georgetown, ID. C. Never Despair. p"
The Washington times., 1902-08-13
MASTODON'S BONES FOUND.
Interesting Discovery Made in a Blue
stone Quarry.

WILKESBARRE. Pa, Aug. 12.-Re-
ports were received here today that the
skeleton of rnastcdon had been found
near Forest City. It was discovered
while men were quarrying for bluestone
The skeleton is in an excellent state
of preservation. 1t shows that the ami
nal died while lying upon its back un
der a ledge of rock. and one of its hind
legs was broken. The backbone Is about
sixteen feet long.
It is stated that some of the bones have
been carried away by farmers as curl
osities. and an investigation is now be-
ing made by scientific men.
The Washington times., 1902-08-13
WIRELESS TELEGRAPH
APPARATUS PROTECTED
Thirteen Separate Patents Issued to
Reginald E. Fessenden, Expert
Of the Weather Bureau.

The Patent Office: :Gazette." published
yesterday, contains record of thirteen
patents on apparatus for the transmits
sion of messages by wireless telegraphy
granted to Reginald E. Fessenden. an
expert OF the Weather Bureau in Wash
ington. The patents include device for
signaling by magnetic waves. current
actuated wave responsive device, and
a conductor for wireless telegraphy
apparatus.
The apparatus for which patents have
been granted to Mr.. F'essenden was used
by the Government in the competitive
tests of wireless systems held on the
Carolina coast some time ago. in which
the Government apparatus proved to be
superior to all other systems tried.
The Washington times., 1902-08-13
A COLOMBIAN CELEBRATION.
Guatemala Observes Anniversary of
Discovery of Central America.

NEW ORLEANS. Aug. 12.-Passengers
arrived from Guatemala report that July
30 was celebrated by the students OF the
University OF Guatemala with great en-.
thusiasm as the tooth anniversary of the
discovery of Central America by Chris
topher Columbus.
The populace generally Joined in the
celebration.