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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-09-06
1cHINAMAN ExcLUDrD.
Rich Celestial Not Allowed ia Enter
fJnited States.

Hich Celestial Not Allowed "a Enter
Jnited States.
New YORK. sept 6--sasn Idonagng., 4
British subject. who is said to be one of
the weaithiest residents of the ls,ziid "
Demerara, Is held aboard the steamship
Grenada, OF tho Trinidad line, and denied
q landing in this country by the immi-
grafton inspectors on the ground thai ie
would he a violation of the Chinese ex-
clusion act. fa
Honagng. who owns one of the largest
cocoa plantations in the island. decided
q few weeks ago that he would take .
trip through the United States and E.u-
rope. Letters of Introduction to proni-
nent and wealthy persons all over the
world were forwarded by his correspond
ents and he set out on the voyage. Hon
aging has never been to China.
He was born in Demerara of Chinese
parents. They were both British SUBJ
jects. SO that the Chinese exclusion act
did not figure in his plans.
When the ship, reached her dock at
Long Island City the immigration in
spectors held up the traveller, who finally
called upon friends in New York for aid.
The inspectors would not release him.
however. and the papers, together with
Honagng's passport. were forwarded to
the authorities at Washington.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-09-06
RADIUM AND DIAMONDS.
New Substances Peculiar Effect o,
Gems.

New York. Sept "A quantity of "a
dunn. of the activity OF 300. 900, the first
OF its kind seen here. will be placed on
exhibition at the American Museum OF
Natural History Monday.
This radium. with some of 10000 activ-
ity has been used in connection with the
Roentgen ultraviolet rays in an inves-
tigation of the interesting properties de-
veloped in many substances, Including
the Bement- Morgan collection of over
1900 specimens and the Morgan-Tiffany
collection of gems. several thousand in
number and some thousands OF other dia-
monds and other gems and minerals.
Certain diamonds. 1t was found, exhibit
and retain wonderful phosphorescence
when exposed to the radium rays, the
glow of some small diamonds being clear
ly visible through six layers of paper.
The new gem. Kunzite, is one of the
most phosphorescent of all the substances
examined. the entire gem assuming under
the radium ray a rich orange red light.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-09-06
The Cake Undid Him.

Portland. Ore, Sept. "a coaching let
ter. concealed in the inside of a cake.
was the undoing of Gee Fook. a Chinese
lad, who endeavored to establish his right
TO remain in the United States on the
ground that he was native born. The
boys father wished to present his son
with a quantity of cakes. The inspector
ordered the cakes dissected and in the
center of one was discovered a thin sheet
of paper with instructions to Gee Fook
written in Chinese characters. III
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-09-06
Keller Is Ra-alActAd.

Syracuse. N. Y. Sept. 81. c. Keller
was reelected President of the National
Association of Letter Carriers today. de-
featlng John d. Holland OF Boston by q
vote of $50 TO 49,. The other officers elect
ed were: Vice-P President. ]. c. Bunton.
Hoboken. N. j.; Secretary, f. j. Can't
we'll Brooklyn; Treasurer. G. w. But
terrified, Bay City. Mich. Portland, Ore,
was selected for the next eonysnsion city.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-09-06
Mackau Made Fireman.

New York. Sept 5,-Clarence H. Mack
av who received as a wedding present
the 5000 900 estate on Harbor Hills. L.
from his father, has been made a
nnenober Of the Rosslyn fire department
In recoenition of his gift of steamer.
hose carriage and hose to the Rosslyn
department. His gift was prompted by
the destruction of the picturesque coun-
try home Of William Cullen 6ryant
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-09-06
THE CAMPAIGN OPENED.
5000 Persons Present to Hear Cover
nor Beckham.

I Winchester, KY, Sept. about 5000
persons attended the opening OF the
Democratic State campaign here today
by Governor Beckham and several can
didates of the State ticket.
The Governor held an informal recep-
ton during the forenoon and was visited
by many political leaders. Governor
Beckham spoke for an hour and twenty
minutes and was followed by Senator
Blackburn and Senator McCreery,
On account of rain the speaking was
then adjourned to the opera house where
addresses were made by Colonel Harry
Weissinger of Shelby County and Con-
gresham Ollie James. The speeches
of Governor Beckham and the others
were devoted to State issues.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-09-06
DECISION ON SMUGGLING.
No Crime Committed Until Goods are
Landed.

San Francisco. Sept Sin the trial of
the case of the United States against Mao
I Nanamatsu. who is charged with SNUG
Cling. Judge Dehaven delivered instruc-
lions to the jury which in substance said
that a landing of the goods was neces-
sary to constitute the crime Of smuggling.
1t is contended by the officials charged
with the capturing and conviction of this
class of offenders that II the opinion of
the Judge is right it will be a difficult
matter to punish evaders of customs
laws.
Judge Dehaven positively instructed the
Jury to bring in a verdict of not guilty
on the first charge. that of smuggling,
giving as his reason the facts as above
stated. Despite this the jury. after be-
ing out six hours disagreed,
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-09-06

st. Louis. Sept. 5.--The site on which
the Chinese government will erect q re-
production Of the palace Of Prince Pu Lun
as its national pavilion, was dedicated to-
day With speeches, the unfurling Of flags
and the drinking of toasts from q loving
cup. The entire suite OF the Chinese gov
ernment in st. Louis. including the fam
fly Of the vice-commissioner attended the
ceremonies. A large crowd attended.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-09-06
EMBASSIES IN DANGER.
Marines VIII be Landed as Matter Of
pYecaution.

.t. 1Joceutlo0&
Paris, Sept. k-Ambassador Constants
latest report from Constantinople says
the embassies there are constantly In daf-
ger Of being attacked by agitators or
fanatics, but It does not mention the
landing Of marines. The officials here
say that II marines were landed they
would be from the small guardships
maintained at Constantinople for police
purposes. but which do not form part Of
the regular fleets: that the landing Of
marines, II 1t has taken place, would not
be considered q naval demarkament in
its serious sense or q preliminary war
measure. BY agreement with Turkey
each Of the powers maintains two guard
ships at Constantinople. France having
two small gunboats. 1t Is said here that
II the United States Government desires
the gunboat Machias to go to Constanti-
nople for guard duty 1t Is wholly a ques-
ton between Turkey and the United
States, as certainly France, and probably
the other powers. will interpose no OBJ
lection to the Machias passing the OAR
danell0S,
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-09-06
Inuites Rrother President.

Havana. Sept. 5.-President Alexiandro
of the Republic of Santo Domingo has in
vited President Palma TO participate in
the Inauguration of the President of the
Dominican Republic. President Palma
will spend most of the present month In
making a tour of Eastern Cuba.l
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-09-06
STOLE PLATE GLASS.
A Unique Theft Committed at Fort
PAYNE.

Fort Payne, Ala. Sept. "a bold and
novel robbery has been committed here.
Five plate glass windows measuring q
by So inches, were neatly cut from sever
al buildings which are under the control
of F. Y. Anderson of Birmingham. The
heavy glass were handled bodily and
placed in wagon, being hauled through
the country and headed for Birmingham.
1t Is believed
The thieves completed their jobs with
great skill and were not observed by a
single citizen OF the town although the
work must have been tedious. Sharp in
struments were used and 1t Is said the
glass was not broken in any window. The
stolen property amounts to hundreds OF
dollars
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-09-06
Storm in Indiana

Indianapolis, Sept. 5.-A severe rain and
electrical storm visited Indiana this af
ternoon. At Brookville. Joseph Beninger.
aged 45, and his 13-year-old son were in
stantly killed by lightning. Peter Webb.
who was standing with them under a tree
was fatally burned. 10y. -.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-09-06
WAR FEVER RISING.
Mussulmans are in a State of Un.
rest

Constantinople. Sept. 5.-Although in
high Turkish official circles the tendency
is decidedly against war, the unrest
among the military element and in GER
tain sections of the Mussulman civil pop
ulation has markedly increased during the
last few days. Considerable significance
is attached to the Sultans gifts of wooden
coats to the troops and the appeal to the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-27

Only Few hours later' by the puDAc cohslstorg'
which is usually held IN the Sala Regiar and
which takes place with much pomp and cere-
mony. The Pontih wears FOR the occasion not
me iafnlll4! triple crown out usuaily hlitre
OF "hi'e SATIN rchly adorned WIN go4o' the
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gola emorolaeiF. As ne taxes ms seat on the
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-27

the Papacy, and which views with disfavor any
disposition 10 increase the number Of non-Ital-
ians in the senate Of the Church. Leo XIII was
disposed. especially during the latter part OF
his Pon;ifcate. 10 do something 10 allay the dis
content caused abroad by the monopOlization
OF the administrative power Of the Papacy by
the Italian prelacy. and. realizing that no con-
sistory could ever be depended on TO deal with
the matter with an unbiased spirit, conceived
the idea OF summoning ecumenical coun-
ell. the twenty-first in the history Of the Pa
pacy. with the idea Of Transforming the system
Of Church government IN accordance with the
altered conditions Of the present day, TO render
the Curia more international in its constitution
and, IN one word. TO give 10 foreign Catholics
the voice in the governn ent Of their Church
to which they are entitled by the Importance Of
their numbers and OF their contributions. No
less than two hundred million persons belong
ing TO at least fifty different nations give their
spiritual allegiance 10 the Pope. OF these less
than thirty million are Italians. Yet the gov
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-27

He was seventeen years old when the police ar
rested him for a nisdemeanor, and he was sen
fenced TO the workhouse on Blackwells Island for
six months. "A degenerate Of the first water"
was the language used IN describing him by the
head keeper on Harris Island. where he was subse-
quently taken. His history is typical Of that o;
many between the years OF sixteen and twenty
one who make the streets OF New-Nork their play
ground IN the mean time turning themselves into
the material OF which thugs and criminals Of every
sort are made II did not take him long 10 answer
the questions OF the keeper, How did you come
here? Have you parents?' He lived with an
aunt he said although his father vas living out in
New-Jerssy
why did YOU not stay with him?'
He drank and beat me. and ran away FIVE years
ago"
lie had had a month or more OF the sort OF life
the bows OF his &c live Harris Island before be
u,elloved sufficiently 10 tell this much about him
self. During his lie on the streets Of New-HoFk
he had mingled with other boys OF about his age
had stolen fruit when Il pleased him. led the police
q wild chase now and then committed petty lar
cenv when little cash was wanted. slept on STAIR
WAYS smoked cl-arettes necessarily, engaged In
street escaDades with the rest O: the gang. and at
last arv respect ne may have had for himself mad
given way 10 active qualification Of the worst de-
sres OF his nature.
one dav he was caught and the court decreed
that he was A. person 20 be committed 10 the
work house for six month";. Ordinarily this official
stamping OF a hayward youth as a criminal would
have decided his career. Who wants 10 employ "A
boy who has served a term IN the WorkhOuseE
when Tammauy vas i'm power II was customary
10 shut them up with the mature and hardened
criminals who crowd the buildings on Blackwelis
Island. and what the young misdeneanart lacked
In the knowledge OF crime he learned there from
the old FOUNDERS" The acqUaintanceship with
these old fellows often continued after their sen
fences had expired. and all were classed alike
The first thing that he observed when he reached
BlackveITs Island was that ne was not ordered 10
don the suit Of bed ticking which the older men
wore lie was taken up 20 Harris Island and con-
Quoted 10 long building. which had been left by
Tamuauy IN n fthy condition. The building was
ecrupuIousIy clean now. When he entered he found
himself ir q room bounded by the four walls OF
the building. II -esembled soldiers barrack room
2 ore than a prison. save for the small vertical
iron bars across the windows. would never
have suspected its character Neat iron beds lined
the walls and in the centre OF the room were a
number Of tables. on the wall by each bed was
a large reproduction OF a picture OF some scene IN
another part OF the world. all labelled AZ the
1bles were seated q number OF young fellows OF
lis own a-e. one glancing over a piece Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-27

hela eighteen consistories. while his predecessor
rus AZ, whose tenure OF the Pontlfcal throne
was almost long had nineteen to bis record
As a general rule they take place at the vati-
can but Plus VII presided ever two at Paris.
While Others have met at Avignon and Ferrara-
IN tact, time and place 1epend the wishes Of
the Pontin. Whenever II pleases the Pope" is
the formula in the ordinances OF sixtus ", and
when Leo XIII occupied the chair OF St Peter
his reluctance 10 summon consistories
subject Of much criticism among the highest
ranks of the Church.
When the Pontiff has finally decided upon the
date Of the consistory the dean Of the Apostolic
cursores comes 70 him and. kneeling at his feet.
exclaims in Latin: Holy Father. health and
long life. VIII there be a oonsstory to-mor-
row." The Holy Father answers in the affirm
ative and dismisses with his blessing the cursor.
who al once hastens TO the Maggiordono and to
an the cardinals in residence at Rome. TO whom
he solemnly communicates the summons. On
the following day the Sacred College assemblies
IN the concistorial hall 20 await the Pope. who.
clad in white. with stole enters. accompanied
. by HIS suite. and takes his place the throne.
After brief address 20 the Holy Father
ally delivered by the dean q the Sacred College.
the signal Of extra ornnes" is given. and all
withdraw save the PontT and his cardinals,
who then 80 into secret session. An arocution
touching upon some important ecclesiastical OF
political question of the day. and after having
expounded his own views he asks for those OF
the cardinals present and the action OF the
Holy Seat in the matters al issue is determined
upon.
The PontiT likewise debates with the members
present the creation Of new cardinals For
this purpose chair is placed at the right hand
az the Ponrif. while all the cardinals take seats
al distance. out Of earshot Of the Papsl
throne. Advancing with the customary obeis-
ances the dean Of the Sacred College then places
himself in the empty chair. and the Pope there
upon tells him low tore Of voice the names
Of the preiates upon whom he proposes TO confer
the red hat. adding in a tone Of inquiry. 'QUid
vobis videtur." 10 which the cardinal In ques-
tion replies either with the word "Placet' or
else non placet" one by one all similarly
Intercepted, ana then the Pope eXclains: Dec
gratias. habemus de Tersonis creandis concor-
diUm omnium fratrum.' or quasi omnium.'
Majors parts" For not infrequently cardinals
jority o. the cardinals express themselves as IN
favor OF the candidate the Pope is obliged TO
withdraw his name. and is unable 10 grant him
the hat II. however, the candidates receive the
votes Of the majority. their names are pro-
claimed aloud by the Pope, who then imparts
his blessing to all present, thus bringing the
secret consistory 20 close
The secret consistory is followed. generally at
an interval Of couple Of days, but sometimes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-27
COMPULSORY EDUCATION FOR YOUNG PRISONERS.
GOOD YORK OF SCHOOL ON HARTS ISLAND ESTAB-
LISHED By THE Reform COMMISSIONER.

sheet music Another was reading "Hucldeberry
Finn third was engaged in cutting out from
cardboard a number of model houses cnuTcheS'
schools, etc. from which he was constructing a
model village
When he went 70 his first meal IN this place he
found that the tables were set with better table
ware than he remembered TO have eaten rom oe-
fore. There was certain amount Of etiquette Cd
served in eating the meal And the meal ITSELF! Inc
food was better than served 70 the Oh
FOUNDERS on BIackweu's Island. That afternoon
ne learned that he was 70 attend school Whatever
he had picked up in the way Of useful knowledge
had been buried beneath the accumulation OF the
kind OF knowledge that IS distributed in the streets
The schoolroom was cheerful room II opened
from the dornitory and Ike a classroom in
any OF the public schools of the city except Il was
SUMNER. IL was open the sunlight both sides.
and this streamed down through the leaves IN .
heartenng way. On the walls were colored pictures
and notices which he learned had been done by q
previous prisoner who had developed kuack for
drawing. over the teachers desk hung several
maps. and the platform was fauked by reversible
brackbOards. only the bars the windows re-
minded him that he was prisoner serving out a
sentence There were about thirty young fellows Tn
the room. Some OF them were foreigners and unable
10 speak a word Of English or TO read write in
any language. Laboriously they were learning TO
speak read and write IN English Among those Of
American pareutage he found that. Ike himself
there were few who knew much beyond what they
had picked up in their life mature street arabs
He himself was not overwhelmed 10 study. but
every one seemed interested at least busy in
doing something. The teacher came around to his
desk and after some questioning and explanation
put him al work.
months time revealed 10 him that he was not
among enemies. and that an effort was being made
give him something Of value Then Il was that
he told OF his life TO the head keeper. Somehow he
was inspired 10 DO better He finally was admitted
10 the morning class. which was made up OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-27

eminent Of the Church is monopolized by the
Italian clergy to such an extent that not even
the Pope himself can be considered free to put
into execution any views which he may enter
tain with regard TO America Leo Kill met Win
so much opposition the part OF the cOIlSlslO-
ries and Of the Curia that he was never aDIe 20
realize his project Of summOuins an ecu1nehlcal
council-that is TO say. a synod OF the dlocesatIls
Of the Catholic universe For the cardlhals OF
the Curia were we'll aware that the preNa
spirit at any council Of the kind to-day would
be similar TO that at the council OF Constance
held in the early part OF the nfteenth century
when special measures were taken for the
avowed purpose OF keeping the Italian pTelates
from outweighing the rest But there Is no
doubt that unless Plus Y succeeds in carry
ing out the plans Of his predecessor IN cOnnec-
ton with the summons OF an ecumenical cOun-
ell which will internatioualize the Curia, MS
reign will prove a disappointment both 10 MN
self and TO his admirers For, limited as he Is
in the exercise Of has authority by the senate
Of the Church, 1t is only right and proper that
in its sessions or consistories all Roman Cath
Ole nations should enjoy propOrtonate repre-
sentation. instead OF the membership being
virtually monopolized by Italian cardinals.
EN-ATTACHE-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-27
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. WHIsKEY.

A TrimbIa County woman has a far OF gooseberry
preserves IN perfect condition put Up fOrty-one
years ago. our old friend Colonel "Di0Il' AIexan-
der OF Bells Ford. Salt River. can lay II over
the TrimbIe lady. He has ten Jars % peach pre-
serves that were put up ffty-thres years ago. sun
better. ne has a three-gaIon Jug OF whisky that
was distilled September :. 1.l2 10 was placed IN
the Tug and sealed and dated that day, and has
been handed down with the understanding that il
was not 70 be opened until one hundred years had
passed. From handling and shaking the jug one
would judge that about half OF the liquor had
erapOrated. leaving the remainder about thick
sugar tree mOlasseS- Uncle Dick will open the jug
and jar OF the preserves the sth q next month.
and mas invited former Sheriff John l. FOrsythe
and the writer 10 break bread with him that
occasi0u--C Harrodsburg Ky Herald.