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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03

summer time, to take a run down to Brighton or Manhattan Beach.
 Relatively speaking, the man who owns and directs a small business has a much harder task. In most cases he has no one with whom to divide the responsibility or to relieve him of the burden of detail work If he Is conducting a dry goods store, he must buy the goods, see that they are properly displayed, write the ad- vertisements, look after the finances, make collections, hire the clerks and per form the work of 8 salesman himself.
 Ills hours are long, his duties exacting ana his periods of pleasure extremely Him. ited. When he koes home at night 1t is not to sit down and chat with his wife and children, but to write business let ters to make out bills, or to draw up plans for the future.
 The small merchant thus has much to contend with in making a success in life. Usually his capital is small and he must have decided ability as a financier to be able to raise sufficient amount of money to tide him over the dull summer months. Maturing bills must be paid, new goods for fall delivery must be ordered, and nis family must be prov1ded for.
 While the responsibility resting upon the shoulders of the manager of @ big establishment Is great, 1t is not to be compared with that of the conductor of small one. The latter Is Individually compelled to bear all the vexations of his business. No one shares with him. Things
 get onto his nerves" and unless he learns to be philosophical, and to meet the dIf- faculties as they arise with a firm and patient spirit he soon goes to pieces un- der the pressure.
 am not prepared to assert that it takes smarter man to make a success of small business than of a large one but l will say that he who can, in the midst of sharp competition, establish and satisfactory develop a business of his own must be possessed of a natful of brains and know ho wto use them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
First Quarter, Lesson T.; Acts XVI
 22-34; January. 4, 1908.
Paul and silas at. philippi.

The Philippian magistrates had never ,heard that maxim. Better that ten guilty men should escape than one innocent De punished" The scandal of a tumuit must be avoided. The sight of blood VIII appease the mob. Paul and silas's gar ments are rudely torn from their backs. They are thrown violently to the ground, face downward. Then the tough elm-rods of the lictors descend with a sickening sound, drawing blood at every blow. The Jewish law mercifully provided that not more than forty blows be given; but the Roman law left 1t to the caprice Of the magistrates. So Paul speaks of having received on thIs occasion stripes above meASure." Years atterward Paul remem- be.s and mentions how he was shame laI.y treated at Phiiippi."
 A moment after this disgraceful scourg- ing. Paul. aad S!.as found themselves thrust into the leeking filth and mid night gloom, of an Oriental dungeon. in the hideous company of thieves and mur- derers, down on their backs, corrugated by the welts which the rods had raised, their feet spread wide apart and fast ened in relentless stocks.
 Do you not imagine that the old tempter was near to whisper in Paups ear: "Ah! Paul. that vision of yours at Troas was certainly all an illusion. What opening is there here for the Gospel? One con- vert, and that woman. fine opening this!' What reply does the apostle make? Listen: on the still air of mid night there rises a sound never heard before in that prison. Its walls have often echoed to curse, and ribald song, and signing of the captive. But never before to such sound as this: And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and them."
 To the prayer of the apostle the Lord sent an immediate and glorious response. The earthquake was the answer of Heav- en to the worship of the dungeon. Most earthquakes are destructive and deadly; this was not The prison doors and the prisoners chains fell to the earth-thAt was all.
 What admirable self-possession Paul showed; what a forgiving spiritl He heard the clang of the keepers sword as he whipped it from it's scabbard to take his own life, supposing that the pris- oners had fled. Paul cried with a loud voice, Do myself no harm, for we are all here." Such unearthly magnanimity as that put the finishing touches to the keepers sense of conviction.
 From the lips of the penitent tailar drops the most important question ever asked, What must do to be saved?' The response is the whole Gospel in epibome: Believe on the Lord Jeshs Christ and thou shalt be saved.''
 There. at the prison fountain, by the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
Teachers Lantern.

Christianity, on it's entrance to Europe. was antagonized by species of spiriusm. The young woman of the narrative was possessed by spirit of Python" Ref erence is to the Pythian oracle at Delphi.
 The young woman, probably mentally unsound, was a cheap imitation or the oracle. saving people the expense of journey there. She was a gild-edge in- vestment for the syndicate which owned her. Persons paid well for consulting her. in affairs of love and business.
 She had, of course. heard of the apostle and his preaching; had heard him called a servant of God, and that the burden of his message was salvation. So she followed the disciples daily with her rythmic declaration.
 When the proprietors of the Pythoness saw that further gains were gone, they were in a rage against Paul. Roman law allowed accusers to act as arresting officers. The msters of the demon-pos- sessed girl were unceremonious in use of their right.
 If 1t had been said that Paul had stolen a pig 1t would have been easy to formu- late 6 charge, but even Roman law did not recognize any property right in dew ills.
 Those men were not to be denied the sweets of revenge by such a circumstance, however. To trump a charge was easy. Appeal to racial prejudice was next in order. They Jews" us Romans!'
 Paul could not receive praise from the afflicted girl without appearing to ap- prove the current superstition. He could sympathize with the sage who exclaimed. What base thing have I done that such a one praises me?'
 The consolatory and persuasive power of Christian song is well III istrated Sing oni You will be comfortsd, and solne prisoners of grief or sin will hear You.
 The instantaneousness Of the taIier's conversion is worthy Uf note. One mo- ment he was brutal, the next compass sfonate.
 Christianity Is the religion of the fam fly. It is Lydia and her house, Corne- Illus and his-the jailer and "all his straightway."
 There is no finer comment on the pass age. "A1l things work together for good to them that love God" than this Phil- ippian incident.
 The Philippian dungeon was the Cat acombs in miniature.
 He washed their stripes. The jailer be. gan the Christian life we'll. 1t is q life of service for others.
 Do myself no harm. Religion is the best means of keeping people from harm. ing themselves.
 Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved." Pour Scrfpturt into the inquirer. It is the entrance ot Gods Word that gives light.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03

Elegantly electric lighted dining cars are run on trains 1 and between Birmingham and New Orleans. Lebanon Junction and Cincin- aati; also on trsins and between Montgom- srS s~ ana nd GdutiwasKyi, seryiee S 2 Ia carte; free) are operated On trains 1 and between Cincinnati and New Orleans. High lack seat through trains between Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis, Evansville. Memphis. Nashville and New Orleans. IT
 Train No. carries through Pullman sleep CTS from Chicago. Cincinnati and New York to New Orleans.
 Train No. carries through Pullman sleep. CTS from Cincinnati and New York to New Orleans and Chicago to St. Petersburg: also through tourist sloepers to San Francisco leaving Montgomery at s:I ?. m Tuesday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03

The time was in this country when there was a great deal of work to be done for which little mere than muscular strength and a willingness to use 1t was required. But those times are rapidly passing away. Muscular strength is still a good and necessary thing. Without 1t there cannot be good health. But more is now increasingly demanded, and that Is the knowledge of how to 10 some par ucular thing at least reasonably well.
 The parents who permit their sons to grow up-the boys who permit themselves to start out in the world-without that knowledge are laying up sorrow for the future. Beaten in life's race from the start is the tradeless man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
Probably His Last order.

The friends in Montgomery of superin- tendent B. c, Epperson of the Central were pained to hear yesterday of his serious illness at his home in Macon. Mir. Epperson was stationed in Montgom- cry as superintendent of the Mobile and Montgomery Division of the Louisville and Nashville for several years and he has great many friends here A teie- gram from Macon in yesterday'g Atlanta Constitution gives the following:
 Superintendent Epperson issued today what in all probability will be his last order.
 It was a request that the employees of his oftice call at his bedside so he could see them once again In obedience to his wishes all the employees called at his home.
 MT. Epperson's condition at midnight showed signs of weakening. The at tending physicians state that death may be expected at any moment. Stimulants are administered ever! few hours. When awake Mir. Epperson insists on being allowed to sit in an arm chair He recognizes that he will not live long and has had his business affairs finally ar ranged.
 woman can have only ona pas+ hrt cha |.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
Charles A. Wlckersham,
 President and General Manager.
Harry shanks's New oAace.

The very many Montgomery friends of Harry ShanhSs for many years car ao- oountant of the Western hero, will learn with great deal of pleasure of q recent appointment that he has received. He has been appointed oar accountant of the Atlanta, Knoxville and Northern Rail- road, his headquarters at present being at Blue Ridge. Georgia, though the of- hoe will in the next few days be trans ferred to Knoxville. Tenn. Both Mir. and Mrs. Shanks were exceedingly popu- lar in Montgomery, and Knoxville is to be congratulated for the addition of these deligtful young people.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
Bubonic PlaguA in Maxicn.

Washington, Jan. 2.-Consul advices re- ceived at the State Department from Mazatalan, Mexico, relative to the out break of the bubonic plague state that the disease was brought over on a Chinese ship arriving there on December l5. Every precaution will be taken to prevent the entrance of the plague into this country.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
THE TRADELEss MAN.
Parents Who Permit Sons to Grow up
 Without Special Training.

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
 When the first severe weather of the present winter struck London the dis patches from that city chronicled much suffering among the poor and an unus- ally large number of men out of work. Iany of the unemployed were stated to pc men discharged from the army be- cause of the return of peace in South Africa.
 The facts were stated in such way as to lead to the inference that British em- ployers were somewhat needless of the special claims of men who had risked
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03

sd,..sy sLnurssday and Saturday. via New Orleans ana Train No carries through Pu,rnnn ..a..n- eis I rom New Orleans to New York ay6 fsiE iinnau and St. Petersburg to Chicaao. naassar oireot connection at Nashville With thro,-Ss sleeper to St. LouiG ~ s1tSuen 1 Irsin e Ne carries through Pullman sIeep. na., ron nnn MeW Orleans to New York, CiEeis. Al through trains make close connectiops as Sincinnati, Evansville. St. Louis and New or West ~@"' 1ASs 'AnS For further information pertaining to raaas, roIteS ana scnedules consult ticket agents L. and " R. R.. or write or cali o1a
 W. L. BEAsLEY,
 Passenger Agent. Union Station.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
Bob Neyers's Promotion.

His friends in Montgomery will be glad to know that R. J. Meyers, formerly travellng passenger and freight agent of the Macon and Birmingham, has been promoted to the position of Commercial Agent of that road with headquarters in Macon. For many years he was solicit ing agent of the Western in Montgomery where he is pleasantly remembered. In q happy New Years greeting sent to his friends he announces that his road now has thorough service from Macon to New Orleans, connecting with the Western trains to Montgomery at LaGrange.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03

Miss Anna E. Schaffer of Chippewa Falls, Wis, begins the new year as state Superintendent of the schools for the deaf in Wisconsin, to which position she was recently appointed by Governor La Fol- lette. She has been County Superintend- ent of schools for the past two years. The salary of her new position is Ss,0Oo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
Notice of Partial Settlement.

STATE or ALABAMA Montgomery County.
 -prueate Court. Jan- 2, ,tso2.
 Net1cs Is hereby gfvsn that J. P Saffoid and ". q Tnorangton. eUecutors of the will of H. n Hexrun, decsnsed this day filed their ac- onmnt vpuchers and swtAternentn for a partial ss<fsousus of thetr snecutoruhfp of said estate nnd thnk xhs 24<h 6Ay o& JAnuzry. 1908. was 2. B. GAsToN, eAA-2< yuAgs of ProhaeA-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
Blood Poison Cured Positively.

This horrible disease not only blasts the life of the unfortunate victim, but blights the hopes and happiness of his posterity. For centuries it has been fought incura- ble. but after years of deep research and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03

The exodus of Scandinavian emigrants to the United States continues to be the great est in twenty years The hard times at home tion of soldiers gether with the fepof ted prosperity in Anne lea. are responsible for the universal movement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY-SCHOoL LESSON
Copyright, Davis W. Clark, N<NSSes<ss@<ee<=s<-zex

light of fiaring torches, is a double wash- Ing. The rough hand of the jailer. made gentle by grace. bathes the bloody welts upon the apostles back-and he In turn, from the same fountain. gives the jailer the outward and visible sign of the in- ward spiritual grace.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
DfYIOENO NOTICE.

IfN FARLEY NATIONAL HANK.
 NontHumary, Ala, Jauuary |. ieo3- Al . Msss1ng e< the Beard of Directors of 1Ae Enxsey HNt3onal Bank. heSd at fs bank fng honse shis day, the uEzA2 sernf-annul div f1snd ef par cent upon its capital stock NAs dealnxn6 p&yahie a1 demand.
 GOu18 n FARLEY. CAahAsr.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
DIVIDEND. 40. 5A

AA a uest1ng oe the Directors of tha 1Gsr- assasszR and fanneasT NaxapnAa Bank, hAld pao aIsR, ieo2. the usual se1ni-annnAi dky1- aand of per cent was deolAre6, payAols on annsnnd- 6 B MARK6 JR-,
 O. CaaASar.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
SPECIAL NOTICES. {
FUNERAL NOTICE.

0nAHAM-Tne friends and acquaintances of Mxa. LN B Graham. R. T.. E. w. and !. n. 6raham and family are respectfully in- viksd to attend the funeral of H. c. Gra- ls han from St. Pe<ars Catholic Church this afternoon af otuIock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
Stockholders' Meeting.

"A meeting of the stockholders of The Poo pte'e Cotton Factory is called to assemble af the office Of Greil Bros. Company, in tho City of Montgomery. Ala. at o'clock D m, on the 9th day of January, 1908 Most tmpor-
 T. |. JONES.
 Secretary and -Treasuer-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03

Save for my daily range
 Among the pleasant fields of Holy Writ. I might despair. -Tennyson-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
LUXURY ON WHEELS
CAR TURNED OUT BY WESTERN
 SHOPS.
The Completeness and Artistic Fin ish a Distinct Compliment to Mas ter Mecanic Frank Walsh and
 His Capable Force.

Some of the most palatial cars in the United States-and that means In the world-have been through the trainshed at the Union station in Montgomery. In briiltancy of conception, thoroughness of detail with which the. artistic designs were carried out in every department, beauty and elegance car that went out of the shed on the Western train 3s ys- Pullmans look shoddy and shopworn. It was the reincarnatsd cafe car that the western people put into service about a month ago--a handsome car 1t was then as 10. elz: but yesterday evening. blazing with nnyrtads of lights and brave in ali the glory that fresh paint and careful polishing of brass the car now the 4o1 gave gasp of astonishment at her own exquisite reflection. Everything is new about the car from the six wheel trucks every wheel snew--to the giistening yes ubules- All the painting was done by Foreman w. L.. Marsh of the paint shoo ana s,,, the greatest credit is reflected on woodwork about the car was done by Foreman John Sheen of the car depart4 ment and a complete joh he has made of iI. The exterior of the car is painted ske all of the other Western cars. but poem, dream. The interior Is done sol tdly in the daintiest tint of pale green, tne heavy draperies at each end of the aining compartment being green. heavy
 ASs s~oAAAAS tue pldCe or curtains on the windows, which are of unusual size with heavy plate glass. The eight tables are done in the same delicate shnde of light green. while one walks on a heavy carpet of the same shade giving a iuxu- rious finish to the entirety. This car will ne used on the Western trains 8 and 36.
 Thirty y-six leaves Montgomery at SEQ p. m:: while $ arrives at l0:65 a. m.
 The first thought that strikes one after looking over the car is the state of per- lection and immense capabilities that Master Mechanic Frank Walsh has made of the shops of the Atlanta and West Point and Western of Alabama in Mont gonery. He has labored in season and out of season for the success of the shops and the indefatigability of his strenuous endeavors has emblazoned on his office in letters of gold the word success" While nis heart and soul has been in his work by the same token that of every employe Of the shops has also. for to a man they love Frank Walsh with that loyalty and devotion that has made his work lighter
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
Offices Combined.

As was stated by The Advertiser yes- terday morning the official circular an- nouncing the resignation and successor of Trainmaster Johnson of the Western was issued yesterday. The office of Train master Is combined with that of Road master. Mr. o. T. Nelson. roadmaster, filling both offices.
 Following is the circular which was dated Thursday night and issued early yesterday morning:
 Montgomery. Ala, Jan. 1st, 1903. O. 4. Nelson Is hereby appointed train- master. in addition to his duties as road master, vice. Charles W. Johnson, re- signed with office Montgomery, AAla- Effective this date w, N. Cox.
 Acting Superintendent. Approved:
 Charles A. Wlckershan,
 PreGdent and General Manager.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03

Delightful Rail and Water trip to the East via Norfolk or Savannah. Apply to c. s. Adams S F. and P, A, Moses Building. Mont SC mery. Ala, for full informationu, c. B. Walworth, A G., P. A. Savannah, Ga
 'Daily except Sunday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
 nsnsgemsry, Ala.
 DIVIDEND NO. 54.

A4 . meeting of the Board of Directors ee ne First National Bank of Montgomery, held thin day, the usnAl serai-annuaA dividend of ehroe per cent. @ D. c.), was declared, payable nr, daznand !. c GTRATFORD.
 lfk Assistant CashAsw.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
SANATQRluM $::.:: $;;:3::! $:;3::: $;;;;::

C diseases, opium and whiskey habits. Psy- biological method Free book, Van Valen
 Pnatorium, l50 Park Ave, Atlanta. Ga.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03

WiO6 e1pSrl- ence. I am able to de- clare posi- lively that I can cure any case which l
 undertake.
 If you ave any of its s y m p toms, such as sores Tor ulcers.
 s pl O tch es, falling or the hair, erup- tons, ptni- ples, aching
 bones or
 joints. etc,
 you should Consult me al once. as this disease Is de StructiVe in US progress. 'and can he SH SSured only oy scientific tfeatpnapt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03

nently- and there Is no danger oS .perma- ease breaking out again. as it cons.s ne ais does when treated by the patcSe SeI.lly eahtly Y. rnedies of the average doctor IiS,.,k work sulch as sores, pimples, eruptionsp toms, oTomptIy disappear and every yesti.et etc.
 me vile poison is thoroughly eradiSsee O., or
 rom the s sS system; eSpe yoT will n.g give leSs Ssading banks, and commercial assro ihe the send for symptom blanks, explaininac res ,t
 Successful plan of home treatment T,dIi my ed fin plain sealed envelope. Evervth9na strictly confidential. Address
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03

A woman have only one past, bat she is not limited to presents
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03

Trains s7 and Ss have Pullpan veJtibuled and trains 55 and 3S have Pullman VestibuleC anD through coaches between Washington an c. B. TYLER. C. A. Montgomery. Ala P. Bu.LuPS. q P. A, Atlanta, Ga.
 CHAS A wICKERSHAM President
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03

sisepers between New York and New orIesn-
 Sleepsrs between New York and New Srissns' New Orleans with superb dining ear asryicS
 P ITT1 IH49EKE; I C. A. Selma Ala and General Manager Alta 1Sa
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-21

WANTED-several persons OF good char
acter IN each state for house of good
standing: salary, $40 cash weekly. with ex-
pense money advanced. Colonial Caxton
Bldg, Chicago B-o26 Pix
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-21
MEDICAL.

LADIES, our harmless remedy relieves
without fail delayed or suppressed mem
situation. For free trial address Paris
Chemical Co., Milwaukee. Wis.
LADIES, Chichester English Pennyroyal
pills are the best; safe; reliable. Take no
other. Send &c, stamps, for particulars.
"Relief for Ladies" In letter by return
Chemical Co., Philadelphia, Pa.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-21
TRANCE MEDIUM.

SEND 25c and stamp, with date OF birth.
and get trance reading OF your past, pres
ent and future, / tell full names, dates
fun name OF future husband or wife with
age and date OF marriage; give advice on
love, business, marriage. speculation, di-
vorce, changes, etc, and tell whether tn
one you love IL true or false; guarantees
satisfaction. Address, Nine. De We're
Lock Box Slb, Kansas City, Mo. SOS ax
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-21
SPECIAL NOTICES

Advertisements for these columns
will be taken until ~ m. for the
evening edition and until $3.50 y. m
for morning and sunday edition.
Rates, 4 1-2c n word hrst insertion
&c n word thereafter. Nothing taken
for less than 2bc for the nrHt inaer-
tion. These advertisements must be
run conHecutively.
Advertisers, by requesting = num-
bered check, cen have answers ad-
dressed 60 n numbered letter in care
of The Bee. Answers 80 addressed will
be delivered on presentation of the
check only.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-21
Piles Cured

without pain-no cutting. tying or burning.
All blood, kidney and bladder diseases
cured a guarantee given In every case
treated by w. G. Maxwell, NJ. D., 524
Bee Bldg, Omaha, Neb., graduate OF
Bellevue Hospital Medical College, New
York City.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-21

SPECIAL. Inducements for men 10 learn
barber trade during summer monthsi po-
Saturdays; diplomas granted Country
applicants receive prompt attention, Few
weeks completes. Write today. Moler
Barber College, l5O2 Douglas 81, Omaha.
B-Mu6 FAX
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-21
wANTED-FEMAL HELP.

COPY letters home; $3.50 paid weekly;
send stamped envelope, sample letter.
Eureka Co., % Duane St, New York.
C-597 2lx
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-21

WANTED-Man in every city where artih-
cial gas Is used 20 sell our Magic Gas lg-
Titers; no more matches needed; lasts
forever, Matchless Gas lgniter Co., In
dianapolis, Ind. B-629 ELK
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-21
SITUATIONS WANTED.

WANTED, position as bookkeeper OF gen
n GE Ree A-4Si %