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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25
SWALLOWED BAc11I1.
Nurse Attempts Suicide in a Novel
 Manner.

New York, Oct. A.-The London Lan- cet. says The Heralds London correspon- dent, reports that a nurse at one of the French hospitals has just tried a new way of committing suicide. by swallow ing two tubes of Eberth's pure culture of typhoid bacillus. On the third day the nurse had a headache. but no fever. Sey- eraI spots were visible on the eighth day.
 The short duration of the period of in- cubation Is explained by the large num- Der of baccill introduced at one time. If proved to be a very short attack of ty- phoid fever, but apparently not fatal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25
CLOTH MEN MEET.
Unsatisfactory Condition of the Trade
 the Camsa

FaH River. Mass. Oct. 24-The unsats- iactory state of the cloth market, the high price of cotton and the underselling or Fail River manufacturers elsewhere, are Ieaoins some of the treasuters here 10 argue Tn favor of reduction in the cost of production.
 They contend that such a step would tend to prevent stock accumulation at nrst hands The majority of the noanu. facturers have fear that such A move. ment would benefit dealers in the outnu, solely. The present period of curtsii. ment does not appear to have had any great effect on the local market.
 Should trading not improve. if is thought the question of reducing wages may be considered. but an attack Sill be made on the pay rolls only as a last resort.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25
sausage Makers strike.

Chicago, Oct. 4.-Fifteen hundred saul sage makers at the Union Stock Yards struck today. It Is the declared purpose of the union to tie up the industry in each of the nine packing centers of the country. Acting In accordance with a plan of peaceful campaign decided upon when the strike vote was taken, the atrik- CTS remained away from the yards. \,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25
MONTGOMERY. ALABAMA. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1eO3

ary commission except Secretary Root left London this morning for Southannp- ton to board the American line steamship Philadelphia. which sails for New York to-day. The party includes Mr. and Mrs. John W. Foster. Mir. and Mrs. John M. Dickinson. Mir. and Mrs. Hannis Taylor, Mir. and Mrs. Lansing and Mir. and Mrs Mittman. A party of friends bade them farewell at Waterloo station. All the Americans expressed satisfaction at the result of their trip and appreciation of English hospitality.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25
Refuses to Accept clemency,

Rome. Oct. A.-Richmond Pearson, for nerly United States consul at Genoa and 0ow minister to Persia. has been fined . and $15 costs for insulting an Italian -ilway official last December previous his. appointment as minister. The gov
 nment was desirous of settling the in dent by pardoning Mir. Pearson. but 7 he latter refused to ask for the King'a clemency, as prescribed by law.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25
Asheville Auditorinm Rnrn.

Knoxville. Tenn. Oct. 24-A special to The Sentinel from Asheville, N. C.. says the recently completed Ashevilie Audito- rum. valued at $4t0OO was destroyed bv fire this morning shortly after 4 o'clock. Besides the Auditorium. the residence of Mrs. w. H. Penland valued at SiOOOO was also burned. The properties were in- sured for go O00 The Favor of the Queen was played at the Audi .orium last night, and this companys scenery and effects were burned. The Auditorium will be immediately rebuilt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25

prisoners confined in the jail here escap- ed before daylight to-day by cutting their way through the brick wall in the rear of the building. Among those who es- caped was JamAe, White. a negro, indict- ed for. murder. Eight other prisoners were left in the jail. There Is strong evidence that friends on the outside furnished the prisoners with key to unlock the cell. None has yet been recaptured!
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25
nrdnrsd to Washington

Washington, Oct. 2.-(Special. )-First Lieutenant Ernest G. Bingham of Talla- dega, Ala. recently appointed assistant surgeon has been ordered 10 report on Noyen,ber { at he Army Medical Museum hn,i6ine in this city for course of in- struction in that school.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25

ready for such union. President James declares that all but two colleges have asked to be taken under the protection and management of the Northwestern University. while the university has al ready annexed two preparatory schools. Elgin Academy and the Grand Prairie Seminary of Orange.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25
Goes Into Bankruptcv.

Chattanooga. Tenn, Oct. A.-The Ton nessee Iron and Metal Company to-day filed q petition in bankruptcy in which it's liabilities are scheduled at SSs.S1e, and giving the assets at SS. The creditors in- clude Cincinnati, Chicago and 0thaE northern dTms.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25
LIBERALS ARRESTED.
Politics is at White Heat in Rep,

EUIILICS IB Ut W uIpG h6Ht m Hepu b1-
 lie Colombia.
 Colombia. Oct. A.-Many Liberals were arrested at Cartagena. Oct lS and 1t is expected that the government will take similar steps in other parts of that de- partment. as the authorities are in pos- session of conclusive evidence that pub lie order is menaced, which is causing much anxiety.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25

San Antonio, Tex, Oct. 24.-Dr. Tabor. State health officer. in charge of the fe- yer situation in San Antonio, announced to-day that he hoped to be able to raise the quarantine against the city inside of ten days. The official bulletin Issued to-day shows: New cases 2; deaths 1: total cases II; total deaths 4
 The death was that of a Mexican.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25
All Sail Rn4 nnnt

London, Oct. A.-The last of the Amer jeans connected with the Alaskan bound
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25
The Yellow Fever Sitra+ior

Laredo, Tex. Oct 2.-The official vel. low fever bulletin issued tonight is as follows: New cases 13; deaths 1: total number of cases to date 522; total deaths to date 43
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-05
SPRING WOULD RUN
away FROM WINTER
Girl Forced to Marry Man Fifty
Years Her Senior Is Tired
Of the Union
a YOUNGER MAN IN CASE
Letter to Mrs. Lille Green Was Inter.
cepted. and She Left tior Homo at
Spencer With Her Child, Whom,
Fatsr Seeks to Recover.

sheldon, la, Feb. b, The sheriff OF
Clay county was here 10 serve Il sam
mons upon Mrs. Lille Green Of Spen-
GER, who left her husband three weeks
ago and came to this place, bringing
with her one of their tW children.
Mrs Green is q pretty little woman.
only 20 years of age. Five years ago
her parents forced her to marry Mr..
Green of Spencer. He is AN ex deputy
marshal and at the time they were mar
ried he was % years old and she 10.
He Is fairly wcll-to-do and has always
provided We'll for her. They have bad
two children. both girls. one IS 4 and
the other , years old
She craved the gay life and society of
people of her own age. and would have
been perfectly happy had She been al
lowed 10 have her own way, but 1t
seems nor husband was rather strict
50 she decided to leave him.
II seems that Il letter from a certain
young man. directed TO her, miscariiea
lnd was road by her husband This
VAS the cause of am open rupture and
she left him. She took with her one
child and came to sheldon. At This
place she obtained employment rs soc
9nd cook at the Arlington hotel.
During her stay here her husband
eanle and tried to get possession of the
child. but the clerk refused to allow
him To see the child until he furnished
the proper papers.
Yesterday the sheriff came and cs-
torted mother and child to Spencer,
where the triad will be held today To
decide whether the mother OF the father
shall have the custody of the child
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-05
SUNDAY IN THE oLnEN TIME.
Going to Religious Exercises That Wers
an AIl.Dav Affair.


an All. Day Affair.
Atlantic: The mother, in her best
black gown, and with her foot stove,
If the weather was cold, the father
freshly shaved, in his high black stock
and equally uncomfortable tall black
hat, and such of the sisters as were at
home filled the two broad seats of our
wagon, with perhaps one of us young
sters wedged in, though we preferred
to walk in good weather; then the
vehicle moved out of the front gate,
and Joined the procession of carriages
going in the same direction inpelled
by the same pious duty. With the foot
stove or without it, went luncheons for
the monday hour, for the religious ex--
ercises We're an all day affair, with
forenoon and afternoon services, and
the Bible class and Sunday school In
the interval which the minister took for
rest between his sermons. 1t was not
supposed that his hearers needed rest.
There We're sheds for the vehicles, and
the man who was kind to his beasts
usually put into his wagon, with the
family sandwiches a small bag of grain
for his team. The services began at
1920, and were over at $3.50, unless the
afternoon sermon was lengthy" as it,
was apt to be; five hours of Doctrine
and edification OH which heaven was
supposed TO smile; five hours of light
and sunshine and recreation stricken
out of our lives on that so-called day Of
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-05

Read how to cure the kidneys ard
keep them we'll.
Mrs James Beck Of 314 West
Whitesboro street, Rome, N. Y, says:
u was troubled with my kidneys for
eight or nine years; had much pain in
my back; as time went on could hard
~ endure it; could not stand except
for few moments at time; l grew
weak and exhausted; could not even
do light Homework, let alone washing
and ironing; could not stoop or bend;
my head ached severely; was In pain
from my head down to my heels; CEN
tering in the kidneys 1t was heavy,
steady, sickening ache; could not rest
nights, and got up mornings weak and
tired. | thought was about done for,
when saw Doan's Kidney Pills nd
yertised for kidney complaints, and got
them at Broughton s. Graves drug
store. Within week after commenc-
Ing their use began to improve, and
from that time On rapidly grew better.
used five boxes in all and was cured.
have recommended Doan's Kidney
Pills to many others, and my case
ought to convince the most skeptical
sufferer to give them fair trial.
FREE TRIAL of this great kid
ney medicine which cured Mrs. James
Beck will be mailed on application to.
any part Of the United States. Ad-
dress Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.
Y. For sale by all druggists, price SO
cents per box.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-05
FILIPINO GIRLS TRAGEDY
Neither Whites Nor Blacks Would Re-
ceiNA Her

ceIVe Her.
| Des Moines. la, Feb 5.--Alcendrea
Gonzales, u Filipino girl who came tc
| pes Moines as domestic in the family
| Of Captain Ely, an army officer who
| recently returned from the orient is
lying at the poiat of death in one OF
| the hospitals.
| The girl went to live in apartments
on Walnut street after being in the city
a short time, and soon became involved
In trouble She caused the arrest OF
Frank L.. Thompson, II eolored man
and charged him with being RESPONSE
BILE for her condition. Thompson was
arrested and is under bonds. He wa
called to appear in Justice Duncan
court, when 1t WAS announced the cas-
would be continued because of the i'll
| ness of the prosecuting witness. Hu-
ihane officer Ed Crawford, who is ut
tending the case, said advices he re
ceived from the hospital were 10 th,
effect the girl is seriously i'll and in al.
probability Will not live. inflammation
OF the bowels is the nalady. The sick
ness is the direct result of her condi-
ton, but 1t is doubtful if a more serion :
charge can be maintained agains.
Thompson should she die. ON the 9th
or hand it is claimed that her deatl
VIII itSttll III tIle DISMISSAL 6 AZ
charges against him.
The story of Alcendrea Gonzales i.
pltliu, She became attached to Cap.
tain lsly's household and wanted to
come TO America. He brought her
Little and dainty, light brown in color,
withfea lures nearly Caucasian In mold,
she was very bright and soon learned
English. But her social status. when
she reached lDes MONIES, vas pcrp!ex
ing In the neighborhood where she
lived several colored servant girls liyed
They hesitated about calling on Alccn-
dlea, for they didn't know but the Fill
Pine girl would assume equality with
white people. The white girls IN her
walk of life, on the other hand, didn't
care to recognize her as AN equal.
She was AN ideal servant and the
whole town became interested iii her as
representing Il possible solution OF the
servant problem. Indeed, there was Sc
nous consideration of having Il NUM-
Der of Filipino girls brought here for
service.
But the social question stopped ii all.
Alcendrea decided for herself. after her
mistress and her mistress friends had
debated the question ut great length
that she would associate with white
people or remain by herself She was
left to herself. 1t grew tiresnine; at
length she left the ELY household, she
fell into the hands of Thompson; an6
her ruin followed
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-05
WILL MEET AT ALTA.
Busna Vista County Association in ses-
sion Friday and Saturday..

Alta, Ia Feb 5.s.'rbc Isuena Vista
County Teachers association will hold
IT'S annual meeting III this city Friday
ana Saturday of this Week Meetings
viii be held in the Presbyterian church
ana some of the best kns YIN Instructors
IN nsrtheln Iowa Will be present The
program sas follows:
Higher Ednaation Il, +. Reed. pres
ideii OF liuena Vista cclegc.
Londoni Her Places of interest
Schools, Etc" +. ]. -. s;tlter of Man-
SON.
The Educational Nsrue of Reading"
f. w. Nogel of Newell
Pupil Government" j. H. O'Dona-
gbt, Of storm Lake.
Reading: How 70 Teach IT, Alice.
Waterman of Newell.
Whiting H. w. Dan Of Storm luke.
The Music Problem" Lizzie Wood
ruff OF sulphur Springs
What Subjects should he Omitted
in Teaching Arithmetic" Mamie Hal
version of Storm Lake.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-05
MANY AT RUMPLE,s BIER.
Congressional Delegation Pays Las
Respects to Noted Iowan

hGoPGCIS TO lNOlCu IOWal1,
Marenso, la. Feb. Sin the face OF
storm that assumed the proportions Of
Il blizzard hundreds of the admirers al
Congressman euinple came from. an
parts of Iowa county yesterday after
room 10 pay their last sad respects IL
the earthly remains of Il man who had
tndcared himself i'm the hearts Of an.
Inc exercises were i'm charge OF the
Masonic fraternity. of which orcaniza
ton Captain Rumple had long been a
member Masonic lodges from all ths
nearby towns TUNED out ca mssse tc
assist in the ceremonies. The Rev. @.
-. Lanssitt pastor of the Presbyterian
church, utiieiated as minister while he
was assisted by the Rev j. Nj. Mccel-
land.
The exercises at Captain Rumple's
home We're Very brief From there the
remains were taken TO the Presbyterian
church, where the public services Were
held. Captain Rulnple was for many
Years leader of the choir in this
church. The remains We're inferred in
the odd Fellows cemetery about half
mile from the church, and many peo-
pie followed the funeral colte e. to The
grave, without seeming to mind the
snoWstorm.
The congressional committee appoint
cd by congress to be present al the flu
neral arrived Monday evening The per
sonnet of the committee WAS: .Iuflge
Waiter |. Smith of the First Iowa dis
trict. j. II. Crowley of the Ninateent Ii
Illinois district. A. II. Darragh of the
Eleventh Michigan district. and Wash
inston Gardner of the Third Michigan
district. Edwin S. Pierce. deputy SEP
Geanl at arms of the house of replesen-
tatiNes, Was in attendance. as Was alse
Fred }. Randolph. clerk of the commit
tee ON pensions. Judge Martin j. Wade
~ IOWA s1ty, conSiesSnlan- elect. who
VIII succeed Captain Itumple ON The 18th
OF next month, and ex-congressrnan
Joe r. Lane of Davenport. and State
Senator w. II. Hayward of Davenport,
We're among the prominent lowans here.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-05
WILL RETURN TO PRACTICE.
Col" John p. Irish Will Resign Poei
fiop at Sat, Er,pc;cco

Iowa City. la. Feb s. John p. Irish,
many years a leader among the demo-
rats of Iowa. now of SAN E'r;lciseo. is
soon TO resign his position a collector of
The port that he may engage in law
md newspaper work exclusively
Colonel Irish has been retained under
republican administration because of
MS service as a gold democrat in weak
aning the i3ryan position. Irish was y
stanch supporter OF General Palmer fol
president.
There has been rumor that he i'm
tended to return to Iowa, hut thie
proves to have been unfounded
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-05
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE VICTIM.
Dubuque Stirred Up Over Death OF
YOUNG Girl.

Dubuque, la Feb. .. 1t has develop-
ed that Miss Mary Hranlt, a resident
of the north end of the city who died
ON sunday last had no medical attend
ance The deceased WAS Il member Of
the Christian Science cult. aud although
the young lady VAS gNievously sick sito
did not call Il physician. but placed all.
trust in Mrs. Post. a healer Who had
had hen. under her care for the past
two months
The girl became steadily worse, but
M not ten her parents she was sicl; Un-
III She was all but dead They live ut
l.9uisbefs, Wis. but they ordered a
physician TO attend the glrl. He reach
ed her Just as she was dying.
Ihe physician refuses To issua cer-
tileaie of death. The body has been
turned over 10 the coroner and he is
now investigating the case.
lhe case viii be brought before the
state board of health
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-05

The Rev c. a. Herman OF Hamilton,
O.. has announced his retirement
While serving as q pastor of Hamilton
he has baptized 2,1S2 infants, confirmed
LOIS children solemnizeG 96S mar
riages, preached l.i96 funeral sermons
and has had over $4,000 communicates,
He was ordained at Albany. y. y. and
came 10 Hamilton in 1866 as pastor OF
St. Johns church. He has truly been
with many members of his flock from
the cradle to the grave.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-05
A Watery Joke.

Judge: Neptune had just propoanded
riddle
"How do you know I'm not from Chi
cago?" he asked.
because you use fork answered
The mermaid. And how do you know
am not?"
You haven't any feet he replied.
However, when they sprang this on the
rest of the company passing mariners re-
ported angry seas.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-05
Following the Leader,

Brooklyn Eagle: YES" said the nler.
chant who doesn't believe in advertis-
Ing, the country is going to the devil.
II thought as much when read that
placard in your window" the solicitor
answered.
Which placard?"
THE one that says: We Lead. Others
Follow"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-05

Professor Mason of the Smithsonian
institute says that the most needed
achievement of 1893 is the discovery of a
satisfactory method of econcmzing
electricity. Some day, he says. In the
not far distant future. the rivers will
make all the electricity we want We
shall harness the streams and they will
heat every house, run every wheel and
light every lamp
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-05

breaking g;.ler beer bottles has been
held by tine eastern district court at
Jitenhase, Cape Colony. 10 be a Grim
inal offanse. The parents of a little
SRI who smashed two 10 get the mar
bles out We're fined So; while two boys
We're btrched for the same offense.
i'eopie who purchase aerated waters
the court held. do not buy the bottle.
but Its contents.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-05
Hickman Collects for Fall

Fort Dodge, Ia. Feb. 5.--John Hol-
lingsworth, a hackman, has been given
verdict for $1,000 in his suit against
the city for $1,000 for injuries received
from fan from his hack City At
torney Mitchell will appeal the case
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-05
Pleads Not Guilty to PERJURY

Iowa City. la. Feb. 5.-Nrs Sarah Cal
iaugher. charged viii perjury at her trial
for her husbands murder. pleaded not
guilty. Judge Byinston will hear mo-
ton fer change of Venue Monday The
trial comes The third week in February.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-05

Jay Cooke. the venerable tinaneier. al
ways wears 4 felt hat of pale fawn
color. Three or four of these hats are
given each year 10 Mr. Cooke by his
;riend and neigfbor. John b. Stetson.
They are made of the fun Of South
American sqeirrel that is only TO be
captured among the heights of the
Andes. They have to be so carefully
and slowly made and their material is
so costly that to buy and sell them
would not pay.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-05
A Gloomy Pessimist.

New York Weekly: Nocash (6isconso-
lately)-The rich are getting richer, and
the poor poorer.
I'riend-What's wrong now?
Nocash-Miss Fatpurse has refused me,
and is going to marry Mir. oupon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-05

For the first tirae since the reforma-
ton peal of bells was rung In the
Catholic church in Londonderry last
Christmas day
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-05

The ssven-year drought in Australia
mas brought that new commonwealth
TO the verge Of Bankruptcy and unless
some system Of heavy taxation can he
iqund-ard no one seems able to find it
1t Will topple over the edge The GOV
eFnor general has resigned In disgust
ana gone home to Enslandi
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-05

OF the 267,l24, Sas acres composing the
iorty,six provinces OF European Rug
sia. the nobility owns ISL. cp6.5i9
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-05
TIE Kaiser has issued q d

The Kaiser has Issued a decree which
is the death knel TO The black overcoat
OF the German officer. After April l
only the light gray overcoats are add
Missile. These ATE Worn a good deal
already, but many officers still prefer
the black coat With its neat red collar
and cuffs. His majesty decides upon the
uniforms Of ali his many regiments
not button or inch of gold braid but
has tbs kaiser's consideration and sane
tim or llnralal
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-05
Continued Next Weekly

Chicago Tribune: What is an asteroid2"
asked the instructor of the class.
An asteroid." replied the young woman
with the pert nose, lis q understudy TO a
star
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-05

Senator George G Vest of Missouri
eorrects the statement recently made
that he IS the Only surviving member OF
the confederate senate. A. j. Maxwell
OF Florida, who represented that state
az me capital in Richmond, Is still
alive at the age of SO years.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-05
An Opinion.

New York Sun: l(nicker-!I iglea6
boasts he is a self-made man.
Bocier-Well. he must have called
himself out on strike before he finished
he iob
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-05

Australia could do with 30O.00O British
wives, Canada with 10000 and the Cape
with 10000. There are said to be near
ly 100000 too many women in the
British isles
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-05

A lawyer in Canton, o. has brought
suit against local barber for 5000 dam
ages, alleging that his hair was cut in
q most inartistic manner in his shop.
making him an object of ridcule among
his brethren at the bar and his ac-
Quaintances generally