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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04

tie up the coal-carrying roads for two or three days not pound of coal would be received in the localities that are now without more than days supply. and the consequent distress would be appalling.
 About 70.OO0 tons oI coal it is estimated, is needed daily in what is known as the metropolitan district. which includes New York City and a few of the larger New Jersey cities near here. But the retailers estimate that, at no time since the long strike has been ended, has more than 5O,000 tons been received here in one day All of this does not get into the hands of the retailers. For some reason, which they cannot make clear, they have per mitted some of the middlemen to get ahead of them in obtaining the coal and these men, it is said, keep the coal for speculative purposes and charge exorbi tant rates for 1t when the retailers, forced to get coal for their customers. have to go to them for 1t.
 It is this system, together with the fact that the supply for this district is less than 1t should be- that will keep the price up all winter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
A Sure Cure for Diarrhoea.

Coming, as 1t does, in the busiest sea- son, when a man can least afford to lose time, a sure and quick cure for diarrhoea Is very diserable. Anyone who has given it a trial will tell you that the quickest surest and most pleasant remedy in use for this disease is Chamberlain's Collie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. There is no loss of time when 1t Is used as one or two doses of 1t will cure any ordinary attack. It never fails. not even in the most severe and dangerous cases. For sale by E. G. Fowler. Druggist adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
The Dog-fsh ..

Prof. c. F. Holder writes: Several years ago I witnessed a sudden run of dogfish-a small sharS,-on the New Eng land coast In the morning the men were cod-fshing on the banks, but suddenly the 'dog-f1sh' set in They came in countless thousands, destroying the fishing; ray enous horde, fairly filling the water and eating even jelly fishes to satisfy their hunger. No sooner did a bait strike the water than several rushed at it and the boat near me had the sail, which was dragging overheard, torn in pieces by them The fishermen imediately changed tn ar tackle and began fishing for dog fish for their flyers, which were valued al q cent apiece, soon filling their boats. As the fish were hauled in they uttered load croaks, sounding like 'r-o-i-k, r-o-i-k and this was heard from scores of snapping mouths in concert. It seem ed to require no little effort to produce a sound and it may have been, in all proh- ability was. the accomp lniment of con- vulsive gasping for breath"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
THE GARDEN OF EDEN
A German Professor Declares Aus
 tralia was the Place.

The cradle of humanity has been io- cated more than once. More than one anthropolOgist has staled out a little sec ton of the globe and has said: rms was Eden. But now another scientist has used certain premises as compass and certain theories as chain ana mas surveyed a new portion of the world ana has located a new nursery.
 Australia is the new Eden, and Profes- sor Schoetensack of Heidelberg, is it's dis coverer. His conclusions were presented to the Berlin Anthropological Society at a recent meeting. The methods by which they were reached are as interesting as the conclusions themselves.
 The anthropologist began with the as sumption that during the geological ages the brain of man was developing and hlS body was extremely feeble. At this time there were beasts of great strength and agility which would have made the de- velopment of race weak physically i'm possible.
 With this assumption fixed, Professor Schoentensack with his knowledge of the various forms of life which existed at various times on the globe, began to count out the regions where it would have been impossible for man to be nour- ished.
 America, Europe, Asia and Africa were quickly put out of consideration as there existed on these continents animals which would have destroyed every trace of hut man life in extremely short order.
 Life could not have been sustained a the northern or southern eXtremites Cl the globe because of the cold. The brain of man at this time was not sufficiently developed to enable him to discover fire, and he could not have warmed himself. The only place men could have existed where ferocious beasts lived would have been in the trees. and if they had led such a life the result would be four handed instead of a two-handed race. Every one of the scientists premises forces the conclusion that men were de yeloped in some cline where the temper ature was moderate, where food was cas- uy obtained, and where life was not continual struggle against animals supe- rior physically.
 Such being the case, the anthropologist finds but one place answering that de scription That is Australia. At one time this may have had connection with aourished and developed. he reasons. It southern Asia. Here man may have been nourshed and developed he reasons. It is safe from carnivOrous beasts which could threaten the existence of men.
 Such carnivorous animals as existed on the island or continent were too small to be d danger. The dlngo. or Wild dog, now known to have existed there with prehistoric man, was not dangerous foe. One of the marsupials was carniverous, but it was neither large enough nor strong enough to have been a danger at any time
 There was m abundance of food easily procured, and the climate was tempered to a weak race. There more easily than anywhere else the art of fire might have been discovered.
 Australia also lacks the dense forests
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
Advertiser Bureau,


 Selma, Dec. 3. R. w. Green of Marengo was in the city yesterday. This is his first visit to Selma since the Civil War. He was at Fayette Court House near the close of the war when the Confederate soldiers had a brush with the Federals. In that fight ex-Mayor H. H. Stewart was shot through the body with a minnie ball and many of his comrades thought that he would die from the wound Mir Green and several other men picked up MT. Stewart and placed him on a mule Mir. Green then mounted behind him and placing his arms around the wounded sol dier. rode to the rear with Federal bull lets whistling about his ears.
 This was the first meeting that Mir Stewart and MT. Green have had since that eventful day and it was most touching scene. Mir Stewart has a gem erous, impulsive nature and he was com pletely overcome at meeting the soldier who did so much for him. Mir. Green was equally affected, and after the two old soldiers had suppressed the first emo- tions of their meeting again after so many years of separation, talked over the stirring events through which they had passed
 After he was wounded. MT. Stewart was conveyed to the Confederate hospital camp at Talladega and finally recovered and no citizen of Alabama has borne his part more nobly in peace and in war than MT. Stewart. MT Green is a sub stantial citizen of the neighborng county of Marengo, and he received a warm vel come at the hands of H. H. Stewart on his visit to Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04

which might have procured an arboreal race, but it is pointed out that the tall Australian trees would be calculated to produce just such hands and feet as the human race actually has.
 All these theories have led Professor Schoetensack to pronounce with positive ness that Australia was the cradle of the race and that it was the Garden of Eden
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
Drowned in a Creek.

Sunday last while walking a foot log across Mush Creek, ten or fifteen miles south of the city, on Mrs. Reese's plan tatfon, negro woman, whose name could not be learned, slipped and fell into the creek. There was no one with her ex- cept her husband at the time and he says that he jumped into the creek and did his best to save her. The creek was up from the recent rains and was very deep and swift and she quickly disap- peared.
 There is some suspicion in the neigh borhood that her husband pushed her off and drowned her, but there seems to be nothing to justify such a suspicion. He seems to be greatly grieved over the drowning of his wife and says that the log was wet and slippery from the recent rains and that the death of the woman was entirely accidental
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
GOOD POSITION.
Pay Tuition After Position is Secured

A worthy student from each postof1cc may pay tuition without security after course Is completed and position Is se- cured. For Application Blank A" and catalog., address Draughon's Practical Bus. College. (Write either place) Nash vile. Atlanta. St, Louis. Ft Worth. Lit tie Rock. Montgomery, Galveston or Shreveport adv-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
RING WORM AND DANDRUFF. They Are Each Caused by Pestife-
 rous Germ.

Ring worm and dandruff are somewhat similar in their origin; each Is caused by d parasite The germ that causes dan druff digs to the root of the hair and Eaps its vitality. causing falling hair, and, finally, baldnes. Without dandruff there would never be badness, and to cure dan druff 1t is necessary to kill the germ. There has been no hair preparation that would do this until the discovery of New bros Herpicide. which positively kills the dandruff germ, allays itching instantly and makes hair glossy and soft as silk. At all druggists Take no substitutes
 There is nothing just as good" Send 10 cents in stamps for sample The Herpi- eide O.. Dept "K." Detroit, Mich. Sold hy 3. c. Fowler. Druggist, -.-. thu.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
Cheap Rates West via L. & &NR RR

On the first and third Tuesday in each month, up to and including April Fist, 1903. Homeseekers excursion tickets will be sold at one first class fare plus $2OO for the round trip to all points in Texas Indian and Oklahoma Territories, and to certain points in Arkansas. Louisiana and Missouri. Tickets limited % days for return journey. with stop-over privileges at all points within homeseekers' terri tory on going trip.
 For further particulars. call on & T. Suratt T. A, or call on or write w. l., Beasley, Pass Agent, Union" Station, Montgomery. Ala. adv-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
one-third Go to Church.

New York Tribune.
 According to non,offcial but pretty care ful count on recent Sundays, it appears that only one-third of the adult popu- lation of the city go to church. That is a poor showing. calling for missionary effort to correct it. and perhaps the call ing in of some who now garrison pagan outposts far of with results too obscure for definition or tahulation. The pagan too obviously is at our doors. and in vites local treatment and all the heroic remedies going.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
Bids for Old House.

Today was the last day for receiving the bids for the brick and material in the three-story building adjoining the court house. which has been purchased by the County. The person putting in the high est bid will get the old house. The new court house will be shown to a great deal better advantage when this old building Is torn away. The ventilation will also be great deal better as the sunshine and air can then reach the building from that side.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
The Newc 0 Selma.

If the work is delayed until the spring It will be impossible to put the iron in position till next summer and then 1t will be the following summer before the structure can be completed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
LEAVING FOR THE WEST.
Many Persons in North Alabama Dis
 couraged by Short Crops.

Scottsboro, Dec. 9.-(Special)-A great many persons are leaving this county for the West. Seventy-two tickets were sold here yesterday for points in Oklahoma, Indian Territory and Texas. The larger land owners are finding great difficulty
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04

Will Petrie formerly of this place writes from San Francisco that he is that far nhis way home from Nome. Alaska. where he has been for two or three years in the thinning business. Owing princi- pally to legal difficulties caused by mine sharks and the heavy expense entailed by the attending litigation the mine in its pan out" was somewhat of disappoint- uent to him. While making some money ele amount is less than he had a right to expect.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
EN ROUTE HOME.
Dr. Alonzo Graves, U. S. A., Will
 Spend Christmas in Franklin.

Russellville. Dec. 3.-(Special.)-J. L.. Graves, farmer living at Stouts, is just in receipt of a letter from his son, Dr. Aalonzo Graves United States army, writ ten from Naples. Italy. Dr. Graves writes that he is in route home from the Philip pines where he has been as surgeon in the United States army for the last three years. He is making his return trip via London and Paris in which cities he will spend some .-me, reaching home in time to attend Christmas with the home folk So far, he writes. his trip has been de- lightful The Doctors career, and he is yet a young man, is a subject of pride to his friends. By working awhile and going to school awhile'he secured fair literary education. Deciding on medicine as a profession the same course was necessary. Immediately after gradua- ton he secured a position as assistant surgeon was sent to the Philippines where he has since been twice promoted and Is now en route home where royal welcome awaits him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
Death of Mrs. R. M. Kilburn

Florence, Dec. 3.-(Special. )-Mrs. Martha Martin Kiburn. wife of R. M. kiburn of St. Florian. died Sunday morn ing at o'clock and was buried Monday afternoon in the family graveyard near
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04

in securing tenants. A number of small renters have sold their crops at a sacri- flee to obtain railroad fare to go West
 The negro labor for the farm is scarce owing to the fact that they receive better wages working on the pikeroads. The cause of the dissatisfaction is the short crops for the past three years. A few, however, are returning There Is a fine opening here for men who wish to invest in small farms The short crops for the last three years were caused by the drouth, and not for want of fertility in the soil
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04

Attention has been called to the survival of folklore in rural parts of England by evidence given in a stabbing case tried al the Essex assizes. To quicken the healing of the wounds the knife with which they were inflicted was smeared with grease and laid op the bed of the patient. The purpose served by the ap- plication of grease or oil to the knife or to any steel instrument that has in- hicted wounds-is to prevent it from rusting. For if the steel is allowed to become rusty the wound is supposed to he affected and fostering and mortifica- tiCn follow the progress of the rust. An other quaint belief is that the appfica- ton of an oiled knife is a certain and quick remedy for scalds and burns
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
HUNTSVILLE LIGRIS.
People May Pass on Question of City
 Engaging in Business.

Huntsville Dec. 3.-(Special 1.-The new members of the Court of County Com missloners assumed their duties Monday John w. Bates of Toney succeeds l. II Lowe from the Second District and Dr. B. w. Hinds of New Hope succeeds A E. Matthews of the Fourth District
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
Burglars Get S4SO.

Butler. Dec. ,3.-(Special. )-Experts rob- bed w. B. Gilmers safe last Wednesday night and secured $4S0 There Is no clue to the thieves.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04

Captain W. R. Lee of Carlowville, was struck by a falling tree a few days ago and one of his arms was broken.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
BRIEF ODDITIES.

One of the small States composing the Argentine Republic has no use for bach elors. The law holds that A man is mar riageable when he is 20. The exchequer gives point to the opinion by taxing all bachelors of between 20 and 30 $5 a month. After 30 and up to 35 the tax increas ses 100 per cent Between B and 50 single blesedness costs $2O a month. From his 5Oth to his 75th year a bachelor may fol- low his own wild road by paying in 80 month. After that comes relief. The vicious example of an unmarried man of between 75 and so is considered to be neutrallzed by a payment of only $20 a year and when the S0th birthday is passed the treasury finally ceases from worrying. A widower is given three years in which to mourn and choose success sor, but a man who can prove that he has proposed and been refused three times in one year is considered to have earned immunity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
Plenty of Guns Handy.

' IThlCagO NeWs.
 It was absurd to think that Krupp night have killed himself by taking 1"son when he owned so many handsome
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04

The public library will be kept open six hours a day instead of four as here tofore.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04

Mrs. Frank 1T. Bates of Bates's Farm is in the city. the guest of MT. and Mrs. J. c. Privett for few days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04

Patrolman Seymour arrested Charlie King, a negro youth, on a charge of stealing a bag of apples from a Southern freight car.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04

P. W. Milhous, R. H. Tuck and J. r Potter of West Dallas, are among the visitors to the city today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
Local and Personal.

Miss Nettie McKellar. a lovely young lady of Memphis. Tenn. is in the city the guest of Miss Octavia Lauderdale. She is here for the purpose of attending the Phillips Lauderdale wedding this af- ternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04

M. J. Connolly of Birmingham has ac- cepted position with the yardma ster of the Southern Railroad in this city
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04

Florence. Mrs. Kiburn was 75 years of age. Her husband and six children sur vive her.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04

Cards have been received announcing the approaching marriage of Edward C. Snodgrass to Miss Elizabeth Gross. to take place at the home of the bride-to-be near Jacksonville December 10th They are two of the most popular young persons in the county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04

A good crowd was at the park thi afternoon. but on account of the heav. track Cresceus did not go against time He will do so tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04

Circuit Court convened here yesterday. Judge Bilbro presiding. It is a special two weeks session called to fill out the unexpired term of the last regular court. which was adjourned by. Judge Bilbro owing to the fact that he was summoned to the bedside of his son. who was at that time thought to be dying.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04

Miss Julia Bates of Bates's Farm, is on visit to relatives in this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
BAZAAR AT GREENv1LLE.
Given by Ladies of Methodist Church
 and Parsonage Society.


 Greenville. December 3.-(SpecialD- bazaar given by the ladies of the church and parsonage society of the Methodist Church, proved a great success It be- gan yesterday morning and closed tonight. The city hall where it was held. looked like a county fair. Each side was lined with booths artistic and beautiful. A remembrance table contained articles donated by former members of the church who now live elsewhere. They were sent from different States, from New York to Florida, and around this table it was pleasant to finger and. examining the array of exquisite donations recall the days when the absent ones were active members of the church and church socie- ty.
 Captain and Mrs. R. F. Corry have as their guest MT. J. F.. Blount of Chica- go The three spent yesterday and Mon day in Mobile, returning last night.
 Mrs Welsh of Atlanta, was brought here for burial yesterday. She was Miss Ida Stallings and formerly lived here, She was sister of Dr. Thomas Stalings of this place.
 THE INWARD EFFECTS of humors are worse than the outward They en- danger the whole system. Hoods Sar- their inward and outward effects. It's the great alterative and tonic. whose merit has been everywhere established. adV-(O
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04

It is of no use to read the Bible unless you remember 1t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04

H. F. sterns Is on a visit to Montgom- cry and Troy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04

heavy wind and rain storm passed over this city yesterday morning wreck ing trees and tanglng wires of all kinds. No serious damage has been reported
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04

It appears very likely that at the next municipal election the people will be call ed upon to decide whether the city should engage in commercial lighting. The City Council has decided to establish a muri- cipal plant to furnish street are lights and there is some debate on the question of whether lights should be furnished business houses and residences in opposi- ton to the Huntsville Railway Light and Power Company. Some believe that the company would be compelled to suspend operation of the electric cars while others argue that this proposition is ridiculous. There is so much feeling in the matter that special vote must be taken to de eide it satisfactorily.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04

The Baptist State Mission Board has made preparations to establish a mission church at Merrmack, which will in short time become the largest mill village in Alabama. The sum of 5000 has been set aside for the purpose
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
THE LEGISLATURE.
The Senators and Members Who
 Were Nominated.

The Legislature meets on the second Tuesday in January and below will be found list of Senators who hold over in the odd districts and those elected in the even districts and members of the House of Representatives:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-29
SALOON PETITION SHORT.
Shelby County Temperance Workers
VIII Fight the Petition.

Snetpy SouHty lenpeFdHCe WOTNeFS
Will Fight the Petition.
Special to Times Republican.
Harlan, Dec. 29.-On the evening of
Dec. 3 a saloon petition was filed with
the auditor of this county. The saloon
men of the county began circulating
their petition on election day and filed
it as above stated. 1t now appears that
the petition is little short. 1t has
been gone over quite carefully and
seems to contain but 1853 names, while
the required 65 per cent would be 1850.
thus making the petition short eleven
names. The board of supervisors will
take up the canvass of the petition at
their next meeting, which will be on
Jan. S. 1t is understood that the tenn
perance forces of the county will be
represented at this meeting and will
make number of legal objections to
the petition.
As result of the effort to establish
saloons in this county Charles Book,
who formerly conducted saloon in
Harlan, has sold his old saloon property
to the Davenport Mating Company. He
received much larger price than the
property would have sold for had 1t not
been expected that the petition would
carry. 1t now looks as IL the Davenport
Mailing Company would have an OPP
portunity to use the building for an
other purpose for at least another year.