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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
Receipts and Expenditures.

Washington. Jan. 2-The monthly statements of the governments receipts and expenditures shows that for the month of December. 1903, the total res ceipts were $42,747, ,5S9. and the expendi- lures $32, ,255, ,S04 leaving q surplus for the month of $10.O41, ,7SS. The receipts for the six months of the present fiscal year amounted to $27,S37, ,472 and the expendi- lures to $263, ,S99.971, decrease in re- ceipts of nearly $l1.0OOOOO from the cor responding period last year. and an iu- crease in expenditures of slightly more than five and a half millions. The re- ceipts from the several sources of reve- nue during December. 19O3 are given as follows: Customs $19,S15,SS0 decrease B. 75000O; internal revenue $2O.227, ,155. de- crease $750,OO0; miscellaneous $2.704, ,556. increases $2OOOO0. The total expenditures for December decreased about $430,0O0 as compared with December, 1902. The ex- penditures on account of the War De- partment decreased during the month s. 0OO.OCO and the Navy Department increas- ed about $1, ,265, 900.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
Circulation Statement.

Washington, Jan. 2.-The monthly cir culation statement issued by the Con- rtoller of the Currency shows that at the close of business, December S1, 1903
 the total circulation of, national bank notes is $425, ,163O1S. an increase for the year of $4O2s3,2S4 and an increase for the month of A.O56.O39. The amount of circulation based on United States bonds was $SS7. .72S ,62S, an increase for the year of $45.145.779 and an increase for the month of A,255. lS9. The circulation se- cured by lawful money amount to ST. SS9.3a5. a decrease for the year of 34,912,- 545 and a decrease for the month of $199,- 100. The amount of United States regis tered bonds on deposit to secure eircu- ton was $SS9. 6S0 and to secure public deposits together with State and city bonds and Philippine certificates. A69,- S79 e40.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
SHOOTS CASE.
Denies Charges That He is in Senate
 as Repressntative of His Church.

Denies Charges That He is in Senate
 as Representative of His Church. Washington Special to New York Times.
 Senator Shoot, with the assistance of nis attorneys. is engaged in preparing to aelend himself against the charges which challenge his eligibility. Ex-Senator Can- non. who publishes a newspaper in rJtah. Tn recent issue charged that Mir. Smoot was here to represent the Mormon cnurch. Mr. Cannon is himself a Mor- mon, put is believed to be hostile to Mir. for Senator.
 Replying to MT. Cannon's allegations. MT smooth said this afternoon:
 Mr. Cannon would likn to have the american people believe that I am here 10 represent the Mormon Church in my personal capacity as a member of that cnurch; But I want the people to under stand that l do not take that position. and Mir. Cannon nor any on else can force me into 1t. I was elected by the Re- publicans of the State of Utah through the Republican organization and I ain here as Senator representing that State. l shall guard the interest of all the people Of Utah, irrespective of their religious creed or color. Every interest of the State, no matter what it may be nor from fhat class of people it comes shall be protected to the best of my ability. '
 When the Mormon Church was referred to in discussion of the Senator's case ground that the Norman Church had nothing to do with the case.
 Waldemar Van Cott and W. F.. Borah. the former of Utah and the latter of Ida ho. both Democrats and both Gentiles are MT. Shoots counsel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
A National Shame.

Norfolk Nirginian Pilot.
 The grinding up of passengers on Amer tcan railways is a national shame. and has come to be matter of international comment. Run solely for dividends, the average American railway is literally a thread of death through the country. Thus, during the last fiscal year the: s were. according to the Interstate Com, merce Commission, 5,2lS collisions, ten cI which resulted in 104 dead. And this i'll the face of the fact that block system practically avoided altogether. In the same period over a thousand people wei e killed and about eleven thousand injured. And all this because the railway compl nies think 1t is cheaper to kill people and fight damage suits in the courts than to adopt safety appliances.
 As the railway companies only operate 206,0O0 miles of track, they killed and in- Jurcd one person for about each seven- teen miles of track, In a single year. A gruesome showing, truly!
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03

bility resting on them in connection with all buildings intended for public use. Getting together after q catastrophe and discussing the causes is of no aysii Ar resting and punishing subordinates ia . cowardly shifting of responsibility. The primary blame rests on the authorities who allow such q building to be con structed and used. Theatres hotels, school buildings and other houses in which large crowds assemble can be constructed in such manner that such an occurrence is that In Chicago will be impossible. When city is made financially responsible. and the authorities are held personally re- sponsible for damages in all such cases there will be reform, and not sooner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
THE GOVERNMENTS BOOKS. Uncle Sam Now owes Only SOFA,
 15O,8SO.

Washington. Jan. 2.-The monthly statement of the public debt shows that at the close of business December a1, l9O3 the debt less cash in the, treasury, amounted to $914.15O.SSO. which is de- crease for the month of $l1.61S530. The debt is recapitulated as follows:
 Interest bearing debt. $2o1 .sa0; debt on which interest has ceased since ma- turity. $l.196539; debt bearing no interest. $S9O 5S2 O35; total $1. .29S. .525TT5. This amount however does not include $9S5S2S ,S69 in treasury notes outstanding which are off, set by an equal amount of cash on hand held for their redemption.
 The cash in the treasury is classified as follows: Gold reserve funds, $150.00OO0O trust funds. $9S5. .S2S.S69. General fund. $14S. BETA In national bank depositaries are $722, ,159 33S Total. $l.405, ,621 ,9S2 against which there are demand liabilities out standing amounting to $1.026, ,0S6, which leaves d cash galance on hand of $S79 374,S95.
 The cash in the treasury was increased during the month by $10.137, 465, which Is largely due to decrease in disbursing officers balances.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
The Mexican Christmas Jar.

WdsIlIngtOn Times.
 Novel is the method of distributing the Christmas presents at the Mexican En- bassy. Following the custom which pre- VaiIs tn the land to the south of us there IS suspended from the ceiling a huge open mouth jar in which have been placed all the presents, each neatly tied and ad- dressed to the intended recipient. The children and grown people of tho party are armed with long slender canes, and with these first one and then another makes dash for the swinging jar, strIk- ing it or at 1t as they pass. Of course 1t Is only matter of time until the frail treasure hOuEe is demolished, and then ensues a grand scramble for the gifts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
ENGLAND AND PANAMA.

England delayed longer than any other of the great powers in according receg- hilton to Panama as an independent State. The conjecture has been made she was holding off to secure the assumption by Panama of part of the debt owing Eng fish subjects by Colombia. It is true the English foreign office has permitted itself to be made the medium of a communi- cation, private in its nature. to the United States and Panama in which the ground has been taken that Panama was liable in equity for a portion of the debt. Pana- ma being Colombia's most valuable asset. Something may come ot this in the gen. eral desire here and on the Isthmus to put the best possible face on affairs and to isolate Colombia still further from the sympathy of the great nations. Certainly the United States cannot object to Pana- ma doing as it pleases her with the bonus she is to have in event the new canal treaty is ratified.
 Nevertheless England's pretention how ever modestly urged that her creditor citi- gems have any right to share in the pur- chase money we are asked to pay Pana-
 ma has no foundation in law. The law
 is explicit. A State detaching itself from
 a parent State, setting up as an indc-
 pendent power and establishing that inde- pendence is freed under the law and prac- tice of nations from any of the slightest
 obligation, financial or otherwise that
 rested upon the original commonwealth. Panama does not owe & dollar of Colom- | bias debt and we must look further for an explanation of England's hesitation in extending recognition in this case.
 She was making a precedent that she
 knew might sooner or alter rise to plague ! her. Russia and Germany might well be
 indifferent in dealing with the lusty giant of the West for they have no dependen-
 cies here. The United States can never l have occasion to make their example of
 quick recognition against them. With England it Is different and we may well
 believe England would have liked to wait | still longer if she could have politely done so. Even as 1t was the New York I LliuhAtCt WuoSO tOl-lu-CliSL WOulu dearly love to cool his heels at the court
 of St. James, roundly reproached Ambas-
 sador Choate for his tardiness in bringing | England round to the American view ot
 the Panama situation. Let MT. Choate be
 congratulated. He accomplished much.
 England was loath to do what she did | when she did. She would have preferred
 stable government on the Isthmus. Only
 her strong determination at all. hazards
 to maintain cordial relations with the
 United States could have induced her SC
 soon as she did to recognize as independ.
 ent. Republic born of sombrcro hlt
 by greased lightning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03


 The Nashville News looks with decided favor on MT. olney as the man for the Democrats to nominate. Mir. Olney, it will be remembered, was Attorney Gen eral under MT. Cleveland. He was part and parcel of the administration. If there was any treachery. any perfidy and dis honor, any betrayal of Democracy, all of which are charged against MT. CIeve- land by the adherents of Bryan-if there were any of these things. Mir. Oiney is just as guilty as Mir. Cleveland is. He was in the confidence of the administra- tion, intimately associated with it in all respects, and stood, as he now stands, for the policies of the ex-President. And yet newspapers which will foam at the mouth and throw fits at the mere sug- gestion of Mir Clevelands name, look with complalsance, if not with satisfac- tion and approval, on the possibility of one of Cleveland's most trusted advisers and friends being taken as the Demo- cratic nominee. It is a queer phase of politics.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
INDIANA DEMOCRATS.

Favor Parker or German for Presi-
 dent. Indianapolis Special.
 Democrats of Indiana met in the sev- eral Congressional Districts and selected State Committeeman. These men will compose the campaign committee for the presidential year. The selections so far as known are enthusiastic, energetic Dem ocrats. Many delegates favored Judge Parker of New York as the candidate for President, while others believed that Arr thur P. German was the best man to make a successful run.
 Resolutions condemnipg the Republican policy in general and President Roosevelt In particular were passed in several dis- tricta
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
rhn nmhan aanate.

Havana, Jan. "A special session of the Senate today discussed the loan law amendments in connection with subsl- diary proposition eventually to pay the soldiers in full through issuance of cer- tificates for unpaid balances and apply ing the proceeds of the proposed ma tional lottery thereto. The vote was reached. Liberal nationalists in the Isle of Pines have published a statement sig nIfving their willingness to cooperate with American residents there in every respect save that of a movement for American sovereignty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
Stops at the styx.
Chattanooga l'imes.


 Thank the stars that so far as informa- stops at the Styx. It will be conceded, we believe. that the dead body of one man is just as good as that of another. although it may not belong to the fed erated order of organized corpses." Stisl, 1t may have it's troubles before it reaches its final resting place. For instance, IL must be clothed in garments having the garment makers label, be hauled to the cemetery by a union hearse driver. en-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
Build the Canal.
NFnh,la 1fo~


 It has been properly said that the build ing o1 the canal is worth more to the South than any other section of the coun- try Why should the South. out of re- spect for sentiment, join hands with the opponents of the canal to defeat it's con struction? Certainly, by all means build the canal. There is no good sense in quibbllng, now that the opportunity Is afforded to secure this great national con ven1ence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
Coinage Statement.

Washington. Jan. 2.--The monthly coin age statement issued by the director of the mint shows that the coinage execut- ed at the hints of the United States dur ing December. 1903, amounted to $12,- O6l.494. Coinage for the United States is given as follows: Gold. $10O4S, O6O; silver $l,567. .435; miner coins. $451.OO0.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
Maligning the sex.

T IIIIdWOIpIiId ITEe5'
 He-WOmen always have to monopolize the conversation. A woman can't sit still and listen for one consecutive minute.
 She-No? Unless the other party to the conversation were making a proposal of marriage, eh?
 He-Not even then. She'd say "yes" be- fore he had spoken a minute.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
New Katipunian Society.

Manila, Jan. 2.-The authorities believe that General Ricarte, the exiled rebel wanted by the government for an att tempted dynamite outrage some years ago and who recently returned by stealth to the Islands, is organizing a new kRti- punlan society.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
PORTUGUESE PARLIAMENT.
King Charles Says His Nation is
 Friendly to All.

Lisbon, Jan. liking Carlos in his mes sage opening Parliament today said that the relations of Portugal with forelgn countries was cordial He expressed the highest personal appreciation of the visit to Portugal in April last of King Edward and that of King Alfonso XIII. last month and the excellent effect thereof as tend ing to increase the mutual regard and understanding between these nations Continuing he said:
 "A fleet of vessels of the United States navy recently visited our ports as dem onstration of respect. To the President of that Federal Republic. who represents a great nation, offer my gratitude
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03

One tells us that 1t is dangerous to work immediately after eating and another tells us that it is dangerous to eat immedi- ately after working. Will some of them kindly inform us how to split the diff ference?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
What We May Have.

AnnlstOn Hot BIast,
 An Indiana inventor declares that he has perfected q steam engine that requires no boiler. If this era of invention keeps Up we shall in time have horseless and boilerless fire engine hustling to a chem tcal hydrant and throwing an automatic stream of waterless liquid at a smokeless ire.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
If She Wore Pants.

Camp Hill Times.
 We have all made a blundering mistake We have forgotten to ask whom John D, Rockefeller would like to have for Pres ident of the United States. As a matter of fact, wouldn't John D. and Carrie Ma ton make hustling team-provided Car Tie wore pants.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03

covered over with the sods of mother earth by organized grave dlggers-or rather we should say grave iiliers. for we understand the union doesn't allow a digger to fill a grave. Still, there is comfort in the thought that these littl post mortuary incidentals do not greatly interfere with either the comfort or con venience of the Hate lamented."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
Never Disappointed.

HarttOrd Ilmes-HerAId.
 The Christmas edition of The Mont gonlery Advertiser reached us on Satur- day 26th. after seeing 1t. we add our con graduation ana appreciation to those ai- ready expressed. Grandma never disap- points us, when she starts in to give us something good. 1t Is always very good.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
The Best Man.

UpeIlka N6Ws.
 The Hon. Tom I.oftus Johnson says the Democrats will nominate their very best man for President next year and elect him. The proving true of this prediction would be a wholesale misfortune if Tom were allowed to say which is the "veTy best man."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03

The Chattanooga News intimates that Tom Johnson and Gum Shoe Stone will meet Mir. Bryan at Sandy Hook to see if he has changed any. The indications are that his mind has not.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03

A number of our esteemed contempOr- aries ara positively sure that MT. Cleve. land will not be nominated-because they hope he will not be.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
POLITICAL POINTS

war between Russia and Japan is fnevst.
 ilple and that the beginning of hostiIrfisa can not much longer be postponed. Ail hsreed, however. that the United states evVernmens would keep her skirts clear oi entanglement in affairs in the Far
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
November Circulation

November Circulation. r. J. Kelly. Circulation Manager of The @tvntE0mery Advertiser, being duly sworn. HNyHi The foregoing statement of The Adver- ftsef's daily circulation for the month of No- *tnAb1F. 1908. is true and correct and compiled after all returns from newsboys. news agents and leftover copies have been deducted.
 P.J. KELLY. Circulation Mgr, &NeEn to and subscribed before me this l4th day of December. 1908.
 F. W. JACKSON fSe4Ll V. ?. Ex-o. J. P.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
Like Kicking Him.

Scottsboro Citizen.
 We feel like kicking the weather proph- ct of The Cincinnati Enquirer. He pre- diets cold weather. snow. sleet and storms for the entire South during the month of January.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03

An item in yesterdays Advertisers 6 State clippings which was credited to the Centreville Press should have been cred ited to the Dothan slfthgs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03

If Russia and Japan fight don't be in a hurry to bet on the big one. Japan is little but she is quick and active.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
Emperor of Corea Decorate !,

Paris, Jan. "A dispatch to the Patrie from Seoul says the French Minister has delivered to the Emperor of Corea the decoration of the Grand Cross of the Le- zion of Honor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
Q 3 R . e . 6 E 3 s N H 9 q se . c R WHAT THE STATE PAPERS q e ARE SAYING. q c e . R R . e g q & & q ' H q t> c
After the Hash.

Cullman Democrat.
 We poor people that fesated on turkey, cranberr1es and sich, will be grumbling about hard times after the turkey and hash plays out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03

new year and leap year on us all at once. What are we going to do about It?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
1Taero Bold at Auction.

indianapolis. Ind. Special to New Yoik
 Sun.
 Union of this city has been holding d ruTnmage sale for several days. Last
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03

General B. l.. Holt and Messrs. c. l.. Ruth, II. c. Davidson left last night for Punta Gorda, Fla, on a hunting expedi- tion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03

Mir. Jack Watts of Pine Level former ly of Montgomery. has gone to Louisiana.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
Men Who Come and Go.

Mir e. NJ. Smith, who has been spend ing two weeks at his old home in Michi- gan, is expected to return to Montgomery today.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-02
IT MAKES SERIOUS CHARGES.
Intimates that lie Has Been Guilty OF
Malieasance in Office While Act.
ing as Postmaster
Mr.. THOMAS RETURNS TO CITY.
Has Been in Washington Where Ii
Was Understood He Had Been Tx
oncralcd by Postal Department

Postmaster Thomas returned home
from Washington today, and there X
trouble in the afr. though the sx-goy-
ernor refuses 10 talk about IL. 1t IA
understood that he will do so later as
soon ~ he has had time to consult his
friends and attorneys as to what is
necessary IN the case
As is We'll known Postmaster Thomas
went to Washington a few weeks ago
to answer and explain charges that had
been made against him in the postal
department Senator Hearn~ and Per-
~ : Heath. owner and manager re-
speCtively, of the salt LAX, Tribune,
have been wagIng q bitter fight against
him, and following the publication n
thir city, ~ dispatches sent TO tho other
papers, that y" had been cXone'atcd
and proceedings dropped the Tubuu'
yesterday morning came out with u
highly sensational article denying the
statement that the case had fall t.
the ground, aud alleging that as a
matter ~ fact thpt 70 would be We
opened and that MI Thomas would
have to face ana answer charge ot
being short iu bis accounts to the
amount OF $lloo That IS the cause q
the whole trouble, and IL Is Stated that
unless rerarution Is made at once the
MOI auIt WIN he Instituted.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-02
A Kentucky Tragedy,

Louisville. KY, Feb. flames H.,
Shrader. a prominent young lawyer,
who has Just completed a term as az,
slstant commemorative attorney, died
TO-DAY at n hospital from the effects Of
a bullet wound inflicted by w. X. Neal
of Owensboro ny, The trouble arose,
il is said over a suspicion that Neal
entertained AZ to Shrader's relations
with Mrs. Neal Neal has been arrest
ed.
The shooting occurred In the cafe Of
the CAPITOL hotel, where Neal found
Shrader talking TO the bar tender Neal,
il ia sald, without speaking a word TO
Shrader, drew a revolver and opened
fire. shrader started 10 run. The third
shot entered his back, Meals father
Is wealthy farmer and once was a
state senator
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-02
Democratic Committee Meeting.

ST. Louis Feb 2,-Pursuant to call,
the committee ON arrangements for the
Democretc national convention, con-
slsting OF members OF the Democratic
no,Ionnl committee met here at the
Southern hotel today All the members
were present except John Il, Mclean
Of Ohio.
The committee probably win be in
session two days perfectlng arrange
ments FOR the convention looking over
The plans OF the local committees and
providing for the allotment Of tickets.
A visit 10 the coliseum, where the
convention Is TO be held, was made to-
day,
4 committee from the Business Mems
league met with the committee and
explained the preparations that had
been made, especially IN regard 20 no.
Tel rates. The assurance was given That
there would be no advance In the rates
now In force.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-02

Eighteen years In the state prison
is the sentence today imposed upon
Thomas r. Fuller, the soldier who was
convicted by jury IN the criminal di.
vision OF the district court last week
of the crime Of rape committed on the
night OF Dec lS, 1908, The victim of
Fullers foul crime Is Miss Edith Gill.
The assault occurred near the corner
OF Fifth South and Eleventh East
streets ON a Sunday night as Miss Gin
was returning to her home from church
Fuller was brought into court this
morning, handcuffed to another pris-
oner. He wore his uniform again for