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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-14
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-14

New Word Contest
Begins next Sunday. Interesting new
features, and valuable cash prizes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-14
Situation Exaggerated"

The general staff is by no means a
unit i'm it's views on this question. II
is feared that no method of selection
will be entirely separated from some
sort of influence. and that in the end,
or in some administrations. the theory
of the survival of individual merit may
be ignored.
Some of the members of the general
sten who have looked into the question
say that promotion by seniority is not
imposing on the army a body OF Of
hcers who are unfit to discharge their
duties. and those who believe in the
present system insist that no better
results would be secured by any other
policy. They say that the present sit
uation is greatly exaggerated by the ad-
vocates of selective promotion.
Secretary Root is anxious TO round
out his career in the Cabinet with this
bit of legislation, believing that it is
a fit companion to his achievement of
rotation in staff corps duty, the crea-
ton Of general staff. and the organiza-
ton Of a national militia. Mr.. Root has
made the examination for promotion
more effective than any Of his predeces-
sors. Hitherto. these examinations had
been almost perfunctory, and defects re-
ported in the cases of officers have been
easily waived
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-14
ARMY SERENITY
MUCH DISTURBED
Promotion by Selection Is
the Bugab0O.
FEARS CONGRESS MAY ACT
General staff by No Means a Unit in
It's Views on This
Question.
FEARS CONGRESS MAY ACT

The serenity Of the army has been
much disturbed by the prospect that
Congress viii seriously consider the
scheme oS promotion by selection rec
commended in President Roosevelt's an
nual message.
The subject is now under discussion
by the general staff, which seems likely
TO evolve some scheme which employs
form of selection in the advance
ment of commissioned officers from
grade to grade in place of promotion by
seniority.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
TO- OPPOSE MR. COMER
REPUBLICANS MAY NAME l
 MAN.
Negroes Expected to Appear at the State Convention in Birming-
 ham May 10 and Make De- mand for Recognition"

Birmingham, April 17.-(Special) )-The attendance at the Republican State Con vention, to be held in Birmingham May 10, promises to be largely, not only of delegates regularly elected, but of on-lookers. There are between twen- ty and forty negroes selected as dele gates to this convention. Rumor has it that there will be hundred and moro negroes here to make demonstration and ask for recognition
 The most interesting business to come up is the selection of four delegates-at- large to the National Con 'ention. Four delegates favorable to President Roose- welt for the presidency will be chosen be- yond all doubt Already fourteen Reosc- welt delegates have been chosen and a statement made by leading Republican Is that all of the twenty-two delegates from this State to the National Conven- ton will be for President Roosevelt, first, last and all the time.
 It is believed that the Republicans at their convention next month will name a candidate for chairman of the State RaIl- road Commission. The leaders of the party are looking around now for a suit. able candidate an industrial magnate be- ing preferable, so 1t Is stated. -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
DRENNEN IS GROOMING MAY TRY FOR GUBERNAToRIAL
 HoNORS. Cunningham Will Be in the Race and Henry Gray May Attempt to Secure Second Place
 on Ticket.

Birmingham, April l7.--(Special )-The departure from the State of Governor Jelks for his health and the announce ment of the return of Lieutenant Cover nor R. M. Cunningham from London, where he has been taking courses in med icine and surgery, coupled with the ex- citement attending the recent primary in this State, has brought about much talk iu this section of the State at least in connection with the next election for governor and lieutenant governor
 While it is admitted that Lieutenant Governor Cunningham will be a candi- date for governor, 1t Is also a fact that hs will have strong opposition.
 Mayor Drennen is said to be groom ing for such a contest He hes been three times elected mayor of Birl 4ngham and has taken a. position on several matters or State interest," among the most mo- | table that in favor of good roads. There Is heard that Henry B. Gray, at present treasurer of Jefferson County, member of the Birmingham Board of Aldermen. treasurer of the Birmingham
 Board of Education, and President of the Peoples Trust and Savings Bank of Birmingham, will be a candidate for lieu tenant governor of Alabama. NA-. Gray | has many friends in the State Ss.ad if is
 understood that already some work Is being done by his friends looking to the campaign for lieutenant governor. There is said to be more than ta1lr i, the candidacy of MT. Gray and some ot l the strongest leaders in the State will
 be notified, it is stated, to take the enc | in all sections of Alabama. Mir. Gray Is warm personal friend of Governo,
 Jelks and the present regime at Mont | gcmery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
Capital Brewing
 and Ice Co.
eat-mon
 s...

your command will participate in the proposed joint exercises? Please desig- nate the organizations. (See e.)
 (b) What excess organizations to be designated. will participate, if 1t be found practicable to increase the quo- ta of your command? (See e.)
 {c) For what number of days, in- cluding travel days, will the organi- zations be ordered out by you?
 (d) If ordered out for not exceed ing seven days in all, would they ar- rive at their camp on September 5 or 12? If not all on the same day, des- ignate the organizations to arrive on each day.
 (e) The number of officers and en- listed men of each organization desig- mated as requested. You are authorized to designate complete organizations, notwithstanding their total strength may be somewhat in excess of the quota of your command, as it Is be- lteved that some States will find it i'm practicable to send their entire quotas. The organizations should be armed, uniformed and equipped for field duty.'' Governor Jelks has received such a letter and the number for Alabama is $50. There has been some talk of the Alabama National Guard going to St. Louis. There is some objection to plan of above letter as the time is so late that the boys cannot get of to spend that time in camp.
 An officer. high in the councils and near the commanding officers, when asked about 1t, said: 'In my Judgment the encampments of Alabama troops will be held this year inside the State under the State appropriations for the purpose"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
HEALTHY PLANTS.
Require the Most Careful Attention
 as We'll as Good Soil. ,

 . Did yod ever see a rosebush which despite the most beneficent environment of soil-of sunshine-and of atmosphere, seemed never to achieve a healthy growth.
 A ton of manure will not help a plant that has canker eating out Is heart. You must destroy the cause before you can remove the effect.
 You cannot cure Dandruff and Badness by rubbing on hair lotions, and rubbing in vaseline. etc.
 You must look to the cause of the trou- ble-it's germ at the roots of your haiI which causes 1t to fall out.
 Newbro's Herpicide destroys the germ and healthy hair is the sure result. Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c. in stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co. Detroit, Mich.
 E. G. Fowler, Special Agent. mon
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
RIOTOUS SAILORS QUELLED
 BY POLICE AND MARINES

especially if there was any need Of work of policemen.
 All Sailors Not to Blame.
 It might be said that all sailors ashore last Saturday night were not to blame for the trouble. Many who were more sober and therefore more sensible than the majority. hurried to the docks and were ready to go aboard ship at the first opportunity These men realized that their presence on the scene of trouble would do nothing more than add fuel to the fire. some of them arguing that a show of force was all that the rough ones needed to go even against the armed police and marines. The wiser plan was chosen to take walk to other parts of the city.
 Master-at-arms from the different ships and armed marines were placed ashore and patroiled the city all day today. This was more particularly for the purpose of picking up sailors who might show a dis position to get bad.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18

RED EYES AND EYELIDs. " Granuiated Eyellds and other Eye troubles cured by Murine Eye Remedy; doesn't smart. adv--tf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
E 6SS&3 St|
Louisville & Nashville R. R.
 THE MORLB'S FAIR ROUTE.

The quickest time, most direct route from all points South to ST. LOUIS.
 Round trip tickets go on sale April 18th at the following rates: SI0. 1O.-Good for return within IS days
 from date of sale. $22 70.-Good for return within 60 days
 from date of sale
 18th
 SIS 05.-on May 18th. Special Coach Ex-
 cursiOn. Good for 1J days from date of
 sale.
 Through trains carrying Pullman sleep CTS, Chair Cars (seats free), High Back Seat Coaches. and Dining cars (service A la Cartel. leave Montgomery at 25 a. m. and 33 p. m, arriving St. Louis the fol- lowing day at z. 20 a. m. and l. 30 D. m
 For further particulars call on ticket agents, L. N R. R. or write or call on Walter L. Beasley, P. A.. Montgomery, Ala
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
Iiany pivorces Invalidated.

DesMoines, Ia., April 16.-Justice Weav- CT, of the Supreme Court in a decision today does not recognize divorces grant ed in Dakota to Iowans. In the case of Beeman vs Beeman, 1t is held that the husband must pay to his wife one-third of his fortune amassed since the decree of divorce was granted. Mrs. Beeman will receive about $30,000. The decision invalidates many divorces granted Iowars
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
MONTGOMERY THEATRE. Tuesday Night
 "Tha Kilties.n
Canada's Crack Military Ban,

Canada's Crack Military Band.
 The announcement of the coming of the Kilties Band, who will give two per- concerts at the Montgomery Theatre be- ginning Tuesday matinee and night. will be welcome news to all lovers of music. It's personnel includes, aside from the bandmaster, vocal choir of sixteen voices, six Highland dancers a number of bagpipers. and a giant Drum Major. MT. Donald MacCormack, who Is the won der of the people wherever the band plays. Seat sale opens this morning.
 ---adN
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
TO OUR PATRONS.

For the convenience of our patrons. the business office of The Advertiser will be kept open on Sundays until noon and from to D, m. Persons having adyer- tisements for insertion in the Monday issue will kindly bear this In mind and endeavor to get their copy in during office hours. Adv. The Advertiser Go.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
Hunting @ New Route.

Paris, April 16.-The Journals St. Petersburg correspondent says hydo- graphic mission under Colonel Brizenke will start next week for Archangel to make an exploration of Boring Strait for a route for Russian squadron.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
Railway Pleads Guilty.

Springfield H., April 16.-Today in the United States District Court the St. Louis Terminal Railway pleaded guilty to viola tion of interstate commerce law and was fined the costs on the charge of operating cars not provided with automatic coup lers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
F he Special
 Brew

Sells at Two Dollars a Barrel higher than any other Beer on the market. Yet Saloons and Restaurants buy it freely every day. Why? Because people know what's good and cali for it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18

San Domingo, April 16.-The govern ment has issued a decree augmenting considerably the export duties on all products. The decree will become op- erative April 20 The city and it's sur roundings are quiet
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-09-21
A Suggestion.

Postmaster DOmengeaux re-
quests US to state that the Office
frequently experiences difficulty
in delivering mail to the right
parties, because of the failure OF
many people to have letters adj
dressed in their full names.
There are a great many people
receiving mail at this office WITH
the same name and same initials.
When letters come with only
initials given, of course the Office
force have no way of telling
which one of the owners of the
name and initials the letter is in
tended for. He suggests that in
the future, those having mail adj
dressed at this Office, have it ad-
dressed in their full names,
wherever there is the least likeli-
hood of a mistake.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-09-21
Card OF Thanks.

The ladies of the Presbyterian
Church have requested The Ad-
vertiser to express their sincere
thanks to Judge J. G.. Parkerson
for the use of his grove, to the
Sontag Band for their delightful
music and generous gift of the
gate receipts, and to all who at
tended and assisted in making
the entertainment a success.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-09-21

What isn't his name?:"
Case"
"Who said it was"
"You did. You wanted to
know what l knew about this
Case. His name is Smith"
your Worship" howled the
lawyer, will you make this man
answer"
Witness said the chairman
"you must answer the questions
put to you"
Witness-'Lor' luve me, amt
l been doing it? Let the idiot fire
away. l am ready"
"Then," said the lawyer. don't
beat about the bush any more.
You and the prisoner have been
friends?"
Never" promptly replied the
witness.
What! Weren't you sum-
mOned here as a friend?".
mo, sir l was summoned here
as a strict Baptist. None of our
family are Friends: there amt a
Quaker among 'em"
Stand down." yelled the law
yer in disgust.
"Hey?"
Stand down.
Cant do it. I'll sit down or
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-09-21
Several Hurt.

Monday night as a result of a
taste for sugar cane, four
negroes had to go to the doctor
for repairs. Out in the second
ward on Mr.. Gustave Duhon's
place a cOlOred tenant has a nice
crop of cane. Three negroes
passing by decided to sample it.
The owner promptly raised
and incidentally a shot
gun and with a load of birdshot
advised the three cane-hungry
trespassers to vamOse. They
did--fOr a piece: but discovering
no great damage done to their
anatomy, they returned and
tried to carve the shot gun
shooter. They left him a warn
ing to handle fire arms more
carefully in the shape of a cut
across his head laying open the
skull and a thrust in the side.
None of the wounds are serious.
Yesterday the entire party was
brought before Judge MOnnier
who let them out under bond.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-09-21
In the Witness Box.
The SimcOe RefOrmer.

The SimcOe RefOrmer.
do you know the prisoner
well?" asked the young solicitor
who was burning to make a
favorable impression in his first
case.
Never knew him ILL.," replied
the witness.
mo levity," said the lawyer
sternly. Nov, sir, did you see
the prisoner at the barr"
Had many a drink with him
at the bar of the Spotted Cow"
Answer my question SIR
yelled the lawyer, How long
have you known the prisoner?:''
From two feet up to five feet
ten inches"
L appeal to your worship"
Chairman of the Bench: wit
ness, you mustn't trifle with the
Court"
Then the lawyer placed both
hands on the table in front of
him, spread his legs apart,
leaned his body over the table
and said:
will you tell the court what
you know about this case?"
That amt his name," replied
the witness.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-09-21

stand up"
usher remove this man from
the box"
Witness retires muttering,
"Well, if he amt the most pig
headed lawyer l ever set eyes
on"
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-09-21
Bought .ChamberIain's Cough Rem
edy and Sent it to Friends.

Mr.. F. w. J. Fletcher, a druggist
in Victoria, Australia. says: "A
customer of mine. was so pleased with
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, which
suffering from colds and groups, that
during a fortnight's time she obtained
at my shop. nine bottles, which she
sent to her friends in different parts
of the State, telling them how much
good it had done and advising them
to give it a trial." For sale by Lafa-
yette Drug Co.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-09-21
lFsir 1T Scott.

A Fair will be given at Scott
Oct. % and %. Watch this
paper for further announce.
mentS.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-09-21

Let us take your order if you
want anything in the engraving
line.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-09-21
Yom kippur.

Monday, the day of AtOnement
called Yom Kippur, was OBJ
servet by our Jewish citizens by
offending services in the syna-
gogue. and by closing their
places of business all day.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-09-21

Morgan & Debaillon sell the
best of groceries at the lowest
of prices.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-01-30
FOR
THE EXPOSITION
The New Mexico Worlds Fair Cont-
mission Before Adjourning Took
Action on This Matter.

The New Mexico board Of the Louis
lana Purchase Exposition adjourned
yesterday afternoon after a thorough
discussion of plans for the New Mexf-
CO exhibit Accounts were passed up
on and ordered paid. 1t is feared that
the New Mexico building, owing to Ia
Dor troubles at ST. Louis. will cost
more than the sum which has been ap-
propriated for it,
The matter of literature for the ex-
position was discussed at length. W.
B. Walton of Silver City, was author
lied to publish a volume setting forth
the resources, the attractions and the
progress of New Mexico, and Professor
F. A. Jones was authorized to prepare
a volume upon the mineral resources
and development of the Territory.
Both books are to be amply Illustrated.
No definite date was set for the next
meeting, which is subject to call
from the chairman.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-01-30
MAKES AN ASSIGNMENT.
The Atlanta Office Of A. B. Baxter and
Company of New York Ordered to
Stop Business,

New York, Jan. 30-A. B. Baxter &
Company incorporated, have offices in
this city and did general brokerage
business in stocks, bonds and cotton.
An assignment was made today for the
benefit of the corporations creditors.
Atlanta, Jan. 30-The Atlanta office
of A. B. Baxter & Company of New
York, today made an assignment as
the result of an order from New York.
The capitalization of the company was
estimated at 100000 and the company
controls offices in the principal cities
in the south. No reason is known
here for this action, further than the
heavy break in cotton yesterday.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-01-30

"a straight donation by Congress OF
enough money to do SO and to retire
end to pay off the railroad bonds,
which have been issued by several OF
the counties in New Mexico and Ari.
zona since 1880 and thus free them
from ihe.e onerous and burdensome
debts. These debts were fought by
the people of these counties, but as the
Congress of the United States saddled
them upon them by Congressional en-.
actments, l think it is but just
and right that the United States
should assume the responsibility for
paying them eff and liquidate them,
81 should like to see proviso in the
bill to fix the capital of the new state
in Santa Fe for ten years, and thereaf-
ter by selection by the people; there
should be at least three U. S. district
courts with Judge for each. The
new state would be too large for two
districts There should also be given
the new state more public land to aid
in the support and maintenance OF its
public, penal, charitable and educa-
tional institutions, as the new COM
monwealth would have quite mum.
Der of these on it's hands for support.
"a proviso should be contained in
the enabling act to the effect that
when what is now known as New Mex.
leo has $4,000 people and Arizona 25O,.
900 inhabitants, the question of separ-
ating and making two new states
should be submitted to them and If
favorably considered the two new
states should be created out OF the
state of Arizona.
''This is my position but | cannot
speak for the Democratic party, nor do
| know what the Democratic Territor-
ial Convention will do when it meets
for the selection of six delegates and
six alternates to the st. Louis Demo
cratic Convention. speak not for the
party, can only speak for myself. In
short, single statehood for New Mexico
if we can get it. combined statehood
if we must accept it. The details OF
the bill, of course. to be as favorable
and as liberal for the new state as the
combined efforts of our friends in Con.
gress and of all our citizens in what
is now New Mexico and Arizona can
make them