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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-25
Selling Dear at Home, and Cheap Abroad.

New York Herald.
 American readers particularly interested in one point embraced in the cabled summary of Mir. Balfour's pamphlet-that in which he deals with the effect of protection in develop ing combinations and declares that the Brit ish manufacturer can ot compete ith trusts that are able 10 sci abroad lower iprices than are charged for the same articles at home.
 It is true that exaction of excessive duties is in effect the filching of money from home consumers to be distributed among manufac- turers-n effect the payment of export boun- ties. If the prosperity of a country and the welfare of its people were to be judged only by. the volume of Its exports. then an ideal condition could be reached by taxing the popu- lation to the verge of starvaticS that the manufacturers could supply goods to foreign manufacturers at less than cost
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-25
Postal Cards Popular.

Interesting statistics in regard to the use of postal cards have just been published by the international bureau of Berne They show that during year more postal cards are used in Germany than in any other country. the figures which throw light on tsis point being as follows: Ger man. 1,135, 100000; United States. 67o.OOO, = 0oO; Japan 4S5, ,O0l GOO; Australia. 25O GOO O0O; France, 600G0,0OO: Belgium, s O0OOOO, and Switzerland, only 43,l00000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-25
NEGRO WORKERS IN ARKANSAS
A Sensible, Conservative View of the Situation.
James B Craighead of Nodena. Ar
 IarDo~',

James B. Craighead of Nodena, Ark, in
 Harpc~'s Weekly.
 Let us do justice to the negro. He is with us and will stay with us. and it Is preposterous to quarrel with this condi- tion and tO make enemies of ehe main reliance of the cotton States. My. close experience with the colored population as employer of slave and of freed labor for more than sixty years convinces me that at least 9o per cent of these people are Gulot easily managed. unambitious farm workers My reading satisfies me that they are the most reliable proletariat on the globe This vast majority of them home loving more or less industrious, indifferently mOrai. content with current
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-25
Painting the Capitol.

No piece of exterior painting during the past decade has attracted more favorable atten- ton than that which is soon to be completed on the National Capitol Some fifteen hundred gallons of paint will be applied by a force of eighteen men working about two months. The job is frsught with dangers and difficulties owing to the very irregular contour of the architecture. It Is said that one or two of the popular magazines are to print feature articles. showing how the work was done. If such is the case no master-painter should fail to study the methods employed. The paint used is of the ready-mixed order. and was specially prepared by Messrs. Harrison Bros. & Co.,, Inc It is said that the firm was aided in securing this valuable contract by the fine reputation enjoyed by their Town & Country brand of ready-mixed paints. That the Capitol looks much peter than it has in many years is a matter of comment in Washington. It is said that one of the best known architects in the country was so impressed by the improved appearance of the capitol that he sent con- gratulations to the Messrs. Harrison on the ex. cellent quality of the paint.-From the Paint, oil and Drug Reporter. July. 1903.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-25
Great is Mobile.
Mnhile Ifam

IC6rn.
 The Montgomery Advertiser says when to leave on ice cream and adopt oysters Is what is troubling some people about this time of year. Down here in Gods own country we are so constructed that may feed his Duicina upon cream while he enjoys the luscious bivalve a la cock tail or on the half-shells But these are luxuries of which The Advertiser man may only dream-with them he is out classed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-25


 The Montgomery Advertiser calls The Daily News lightning summersetter; " We don't know what that is, but will bet 1t isn't SO. for the esteemed Adver- tiser is consistently. perpetually and unanimously wrong on any proposition with which The Daily News has any connection. The only time The Adver- tiser ever got a head mark was when 1t said its lesson in class to itself.-- Nashville News.
 Well, as a general proposition The Ad- vertiser cannot hope to be in the right, politically, rrless tt is in opposition to The News. And we would feel much prouder of Icing in a class alone than standing up in row with some of our contemporaries. But go your own way. Some day you'll see the light of true De- mocracy and have the strength, We hope, to go to it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-25
Swallows the Sentiment.

Greenvflle Advocate
 The average Republican willingly swal- lows the statement that the Republican party Is responsible for good weather and bumper crops. Of course the weather would have been vile and the crops would nave failed had there been a Democrat In the White House. this year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-25
A Foreign Alliance.

Huntsville Tribune
 One of the most remarkable instances Of alliance of foreign powers in a com mon purpose was yesterday when our lit- tie dog and big cat combined to capture rat The alliance was a little awk- ward on account of lack of organized leadership, but proved effective.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-25

To ask MT Bryan whether he would support a sound money Democrat on a distlnctively sound money platform is an act of unm:t gated cruelty. It is impos- slble for him to say yes or no without exposing himself.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-25

W. A Scott. Circulation Manager of The Montgomery Advertiser. being duly sworn. says: The foregoing statement of The Ad- Eertfser's daily circulation for the month Of August. 1908, is true and correct and com piled after all returns from newsboys. news agents and leftover copies have been deducted.
 W. A. SCOTT. Circulation Mgr. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 3rd day of September. 1903.
 F. W. JACKSON. fSeat.1 N. F., Ex-O. J. P.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-25

Estimates that the Turks have killed 60.lOo Christians in one district of Mace donla may be another case fsdding a cipher or two to the cable code.-Pitts- burg Dispatch
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-25

So far tho Ohio campaign doesn't seem to be creating much excitement. Prob ably they are waiting till Hanna gets into the game.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-25

At length We have an explanation of the Presidents pistol toting. contem- porary says, the revolver is one he car ried in Cuba and with which he killed &eaniard." So 1t is only a souvenir, too
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-25

There's one advantage in being a Sal- tan, anyhow When he needs money ne doesn't have to wait for 1t to be raised by taxation hut just wades in and takes what he wants
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-25

Since the administration slew that fe- male postmaster In Delaware the organs are spreading it on again about President Rooseveats war d.-Chattanooga News.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-25

Has any che heard wild geese going Southward yet? That is always supposed to mark the end of summer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-25

That Sandy Hook gun which fired hot shots at the velocity of 250O feet sec ond breaks even President Roosevelts hot shot record.-Atlanta Journal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-25
Up to Date Motto.

Town Topics.
 Do you know that Mrs. Bickers has made three attempts to elope. all unsuccessful"
 Indeed? Her motto seems to be, If at first you don't succeed. fly. fly again.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-25

big to hang on his watch-chain and too valuable to be left off his person. So simple, when we understand it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-25

The fact that riches take unto them selves wings is eXemplified by the plum age on a womans hat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-25

It is now said that Lipton's attack of alleged appendicitis was brought on by eating green corn in the Yankee fashion, To an Eng .shman our way of eating corn is a puzzle as well as menace.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-25
The Biggest Fake.

Alabama Courier.
 William R. 'Hearst's Presidential boom has collapsed. It was the biggest fake this man of fakes ever perpetrated upon the public.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-25
HITS BY THE PARAeRApHERs.

Although pork is still high. the prices on pig iron are down to hard pan.-Bos- ton Herald.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-25
Worse and Worse.

Montevallo Sentinel.
 The Postoffice Department scandal grows worse and worse. Under Repub- lican administration this department ap- pears to have become veritable rob- bers' roost
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-25

The Maryland Democrats seem to have said what they wanted to say and quit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-25

The hearty feeding nations are the much achieving nations.-Mexican Her aid
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-25

The esteemed Dothan Siftings asks us why, if "f-i-r-e" spells fire" should we reverse the 'e' and IT" in spelling fiery" The Advertiser is not trying to explain the wholly unexplaIn- able. It is beyond human intelligence to tell why certain peculiarities of our lan- guage are pcIslsted in.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-25
SOLID AS A ROCK,

The following circulation statement of The advertiser for the month of August, 1908, enows that its product ts just as staple as su- 9af. cotton or any other legitimate article that mnrchAnt or manufacturer compelled to 9epend upon. Like Gibraltar. it is nrm and here to stay.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-25

German ard Hill seem to be trying to a,s which cAr say nothing most AsOssss- Sally.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-25

City Subscriptions should be paid to the fol- iowing authorized collectors only: z. L. Ea- son. City Calculator; J. c. Jones' T. J. Higgs and W. s. Duncan. collectors. and at the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-25

ex ' ' ' ' Y < < < < Y Y < < < ' . % WHAT THE STATE PAPERS < . ARE SAYING. a . x * ' # x x < < * sk Y ss 6 x Y .
 The Kansas Idea. Anniston Hot Blast. The Kansas definition of a god mine IS hole in the ground owned by a man who Is a liar.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-25

The Advertisers Telephones.
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
NEGRO BURGLAR ACTIVE
ABOUT KENILWORTH
Broke Into Several Houses and Was
Frightened on By a Sick Man IN
One OF Them.

KeniIworth. an outlying suburb. was
the scene yesterday OF a number Of small
robberies, supposed TO be the work Of
one thief. At every house the lone ma
rauder entered through a window, ran
sacked the lower floors, but failed to
get much booty.
Among the dwellings visited by the
burglar was that of F. B. Brightwell,
who has been seriously i'll for some
time. The thief was seen by the sick
man. who Immediately gave an alarm.
frightening the intruder OF before he
had time to rob the place.
The places robbed were those of Wal
ter B. Shaw. who reported $50 worth
OF jewelry and clothing as missing. and
Joseph II. Voorhees,, from which work
basket was carried off. but later thrown
away, while Louis d. Hayes and James
NJ Towles state that an attempt was
made TO enter their houses apparently
by the same man. who is described as a
negro OF light complexion
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
GOV. TAFT AND THE CHURCH
IN THE PHILIPPINES

The publication of charges in the
Michigan Catholic" that Governor Taft
is hostile 10 the Catholic Church and
its interests. and has said an indie
pendent" church could count on Amer
lean guns. has caused Secretary Root to
say:
In my opinion the action Of Governor
Taft in determining 10 leave questions
affecting tho ownership OF church prop
erty 20 the courts is emincntly wise II
would not be proper TO trust an eNecu-
tive OF administrative officer with the
settlement Of such questions. Our courts
always recognize the right or the regu-
Iarly established ecclesiastical authori-
ties 10 pass upon sucn matters and in
variably sustain them 1 cannot empha-
size TOO strongly the assurance that the
Catholic Church in the Philippines will
receive the same treatment as does the
church here in the United States"
Arthur W. Ferguson. the executive
secretary Of the Philippines. declares:
The charge that Governor Taft and 9th
or American authorities in the Philip
pines are allowing their influence TO be
used TO root the faith out Of the heaTtz
OF a Catholic people is absolutely and
entirely without foundation"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
INDIAN PUPILS SEEN
At COMMENCEMENT
Interesting Exercises at the Carlisle
School Attended by Six Thousand
Visitors Including Pennsylva-
MIA Legislature.

The fifteenth commencement Of the
Carlisle Indian School in Pennsylvania
was held last Thursday in the historic
buildings OF the school. a part of which
were barracks built by the Hessiaus
during the Revolutionary war. In the
early SOS they we're used as a cavalry
station TO drill the troopers in Indian
warfare. In 1879 they were transferred
TO the Interior Department as a s hoOl
for Indians The school started with
eighty or ninety blanket Indians, and
today numbers over 900 pupils
The graduating class. forty-seven boyg
and girls representing nearly all the
tribes in the country. dressed in their
blue uniforms. presented a picturesque
appearance. More than 5000 people were
gathered in the gymnasium to attend the
presentation exercises. Both houses of
the Pennsylvania Legislature attended in
a body
After the Invocation several selections
were rendered by the Indian band. one
Of which was composed by the lead
ct. himself an Indian.
The papers read by the graduates
were remarkably intelligent treatises on
the history and customs of the North
American Indians.
Among the party OF seventeen which
went from Washington 10 the com
mencement as guests Of the institution
were General Eaton and his daughter,
Mrs. Newton; Mrs. Isabel Ball, Miss Ad-
die Johnson. Mrs. Hogan, president cs
the Sunshine Society OF America; Mrs.
Bidwen. Mrs Alexander, Miss Jackson,
and Mr. Heubner
The school shops were the most in
teresting object TO the visitors. In these
shops the Indians are taught 10 make
everything from tin pans 20 wagons.
All the clothing worn by the pupils is
made in the tailor schools. and all the
food eaten in the school is cooked by the
girls.
a large number OF graduates was
present and gave the lie to the accusa-
tion so frequently made. that Indians
who have graduated from the school 20
back &c their tribes and become no bet
ter than their uneducated fellows.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
WHITE MAN WHOSE SKIN
TURNED TO BLACK DEAD
Letter Carrier a Victim Of Disease That
Baffled Diagnosis.

NEW YORK. Feb. 16.-Jacob Berliner.
a letter carrier attached to the Brooklyn
postofice. died at his home. So St.
Marks Place. Brooklyn, yesterday. after
nearly a years illness. Ills death was
due to a peculiar malay which bafied
the skill of thirty-hve physicians. who
had attended him from time to time.
About o year ago he was taken III and
bis skin began to turn black.
The house stan at the Seney Hospital
at first thought he was suffering from
what is known as Addison's disease. but
they decided after a consultation that
the disease was entirely unknown to
medical science.
A piece OF flesh was cut from Berlin
er's left leg and sent TO medical colleges
in Manhattan. but the physicians and
surgeons there could not agree on n
diagnosis. Meanwhile. his skin turned
wholly black. but shortly after his death
yesterday became a shade lighter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
TEThNUS MITIGATED BY
USE OF CARBOLIC ACID
Employed Too Late to Save Life. But
Gave Patient Peaceful Death.

ST. LOUIS. Feb 16.-Carbolic acid in
jected into the blood Of Fireman viii
liam Wand failed TO save him from
death. but IT may have brought him the
peaceful. painless end for which he
prayed. From the time injections OF
acid we're commenced Wand's condition
improved; and at one time il was hoped
that his life would be saved
But although he convulsions became
less frequent and severe, and though his
Jaws relaxed the third day after treat
ment was commenced, his system was so
exhausted that the vital organs finally
failed for lack of recuperative powers.
Wand foresaw the inevitable and prayed
that he might die conscious and peace
fully. surrounded by his loved ones.
The end came yesterday as he had de-
sired.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
SETTLE CLAIMS
BY ARBITRATION
Treaty Signed by United States and
Government of San Domlngo-AI-
bitrators to Meet in Washington

William L. Pendeld. Solicitor o. the
state Department. has received a copy
Of an arbitration treaty, signed on jan
nary Il bv William L. Powell. Unlte1
states charge d'affaires at San Domingo
CO., and Juan F. Sanchez, secretary OF
etote Of the Dominican republic, lot 4
settlement OF certain claims OF 'he Sun
Domingo Improvement Company asaIhs'
the Government Of the repuolc- rms
comDanv controls and operates the san
Don,inro Finance Company OF Ne" ioi ~
r. cornnanv OF the Central DOMINICAN
n.,,-ood both incorporated under inc
-. % New Jersey. and the Nauohal
-, 80 San Domingo. which operates
~ a French charter. The Dominican
,,o,-srnment has been anxious TO oOIal"
-, DroDertv and rights of the improve
- corooauv, and the treaty proNlosS
for a transfer.
I-nder the terms Of the treaty the
r,o-,{,icaa government agrees 10 deposit
:, zoo Geo in American gold with the
r-.t.oa states Government. and the com
o.,v agrees 10 abandon operations IN
G., r,o,,,inro the Dominican government
,.,,t,g over the railroad and all other
,~oDertips and rights poSSeS7'N -
cornpanv. by the treaty the company
oqrecs to transfer to the government
come san DOMINICAN bonds which IL pos
sesses. The province OF the arol'ra'ors
is n determine the terms upon whlc"
the bonds are to be transferred ana also
- name the conditions under which IN I,
a zoo COO shall be disbursed.
There are to be three arbitrators. one
is 10 be appointed by the President Oh
the United states; one by the President
of San Domingo, and the other Is 70 DC
selected by mutual agreement. or, II the
TWO governments cannot agree upon the
third arbitrator or upmire. one OF the JUS
tices Of the United States Supreme Court
or OF the United States Court Of Appeals
shall be chosen by the Dominican govern
ment. The treaty provides that the arbi-
/ traitors shall not be appointed until after
ninety DAYS from the signing OF the
{ treaty. in order TO give the Dominion
/ government and the Improvement Com
pany an opportunity TO arrange the mat
! ter by direct negotiation The arbitrators
! n appointed are to meet in Washington
within sixty days thereafter
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR.
The Servant Problem.

Commissioner OF Labor Carroll D.
Wright in his recent annual report says
the problem of obtaining proficient do
nestle servants must be solved by ex-
tending the domestic school system. Al
present there are a number Of such
schools both in America and in Europe.
The Commissioner says;
Girls who have graduated at training
schools do better work and more Of il in
a given time than those who have not
had such training and they do not re-
Quire constant oversight. They get no
higher wages as q rule, because all do
;.3estics. whether competent or not de-
mand about the same pay. Were more
women proficient in housekeeping. they
might produce as good servants as the
training school. but under present con-
ditions this Is seldom the case"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
Receipts and Disbursements.

Gold coin and bullion to the amount Of
1929. Osl 6s3. 81 is deposited in the United
states Treasury. The total Treasury re-
ceipts for February Il were 81 .799. 3sS.9S.
OF which S1.Of5. S32.29 were customs.
S747.57559 internal revenue, and
$40. 9SI.1O miscellaneous receipts. The
expenditures were 81 .555 900. OF which
1926. 600 were civil and miscellaneous eE-
peuses. S120. 900 war, $500 600 navy. 5000
Indian. S575, 900 pensions. and $500 900 In
terest The excess OF receipts over ex-
pendltures was S2f1. 3sS.9s.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
DR.. ANES ARRESTED :
At PREACHERS HOME
Mayor of Minneapolis Placed
in Custody.

NASHUA, y. H., Feb. 16.-Dr Albert
Alone Ames. the mayor Of Minneapolis.
Mimi. was arrested yesterday in Han
cock upon request from Sheriff J. NJ
Dreger. of Minneapolis DR.. Ames was
one Of the accused persons in the ia
nous bribery case which was brought out
in ar investigation in Minneapolis last
fall. He was indicted on the charge Of
accepting brides and later disappeared
He was last seen in Louisville, Ky.
and was afterward traced to Boston.
After leaving Boston, DR.. Ames. &C
companied by his wife. went 10 Han
cock. where thew were receive by the
Rev. c. H. Chaplin, pastor Of the Congre-
eationaI Church Of that town. Mrs.
Ames is a sister OF Mrs Chaplin.
Last Friday evening Sheriff Deane re-
ceived a telegram from Sheriff Dreger
and yesterday morning the arrest was
made
DR.. Ames is a physical wreck. as a
result OF the hardships of a hurried
Journey from place to place. Owing to
his condition. he was not told Of his
arrest. but a deputy was left TO keep
him In charge.
soon lftor the arrest United States
District Attorney c. J. Hamblett. OF this
city. was engaged to look after the in
terests Of Mr.. Ames. The lawyer would
not allow his client to be interviewed
but said that he would oppose extradi-
ton.
sheriff Dreger has already started
East with the necessary papers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
New Department of Commerce.


The new Department. of Commerce
will have the distinction Of dealing with
the largest commercial interests Of the
world. In domestic exports. in manu-
facturers. in transportation. and in IN
ternal commerce the United States is at
the head Of the worlds list OF great
nations. The Bureau of Statistics es-
Inmates the internal commerce Of the
country az $4,000. 600 900. or equal to
the entire international commerce or the
world. This estimate included only one
transaction in each article produced
while. in fact. n large number OF the
articles produced pass through the
hands OF several ''middlemen" between
those Of the producer and the con
sumner During the period 1850 to 1902
the population OF the United States has
increased three and-a-half times. but
the internal commerce has become
ton times as great as it was in 1850.
This is due to increased facilities for
transportation. abe cheapCning OF cost
OF the articles utilized. and the increas-
ing wealth Of the people The per cap
ita wealth OF the country having in
creased from $3Os in 1850 to 81 ,236 in
1900.
Meantime the foreign commerce has
made rapid strides. though not at the
same rate as the internal. The imports
I'm 1850 were S173 sos. 52G. and in 1902.
S903.32o. 94s- The experts in 1850 were
SI44,S75,726 and in 1902. S1,3s1. 719, 4O1.