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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17
PORT ARTHUR.
Got Its English Name from Young
 Officer. of British Navy.

Got Its English Name from Young
 Officer. of British Navy.
 Asheville Gazette-News
 The greatest stronghold in the Far East, originally a Chinese port. atter- wards captured by Japan, withheld rom her by the powers and finally seized by Russia, bears an English name, and thereby hangs a tale. The port was originally Lu Shun Row. and was, up till 1860, refuge of pirates. from which they sallied forth to harass the Chinese coast, In that year Lieutenant William Arthur, of the Britesh navy, in command of the gunboat Algerine, did what was con sidered a risky thing. He ran his vessel into the channel, then unknown to and una nappreciated by modern navigation He found the harbor to be one of the finest fin the east, and made chart of 1t which came into universal use. China, with inc aid of French engineers. eventually built q great fortress there. which was considered impregnable, but which the Japanese captured in 1892. But even since 1860, Lu Shun Row has borne the name of the young English naval officer who first navigated and charted it's har- bors, and we know 1t today as Port Ar thur.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17
sho. 900 Fire in oil Field

Houston. Texas. March 16.-Fire tonight burned over a large portion of the Bat son oil field. in Hardin County. As near ly as can be ascertained. the losses are as follows: Texas Company ten 1,9OC barrel tanks filled five derricks and compressed air plant; H. R. Decker, one derrick; A. M. Britton Company, one der rick and pumping station, five 1,2OO bar rel tanks filled; Ed Prather. one derrick and pumping station; H. R. Hughes. der rick and pumping station; Moonshine oil Company, six derricks; Guffey Petro- leum Company, six derricks; Little & Mitchell. drilling rig. The loss is esti- mated at 5000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17
STRIKE WILL NOT OCCUR.
Believed That Miners Will Accept
 Reduction.

Indianapolis, March 16.-National off, cers of the United Mine Workers of America say today that from reports they have received from locals of the nine states which yesterday voted on the sub ject of accepting or refusing the offer of the operators the two years scale Is ac- cepted and there will be no strike.
 Returns from Central Pennsylvania show three to one against a strike.
 Eighteen locals at Linton, Ind, show a majority of 300 against a strike
 In a few places in Indiana where for eign element prevails there is a small majority in favor of strike, The bal lots are arriving on every mail and will be opened tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock when the tellers will begin the count.
 The result will be made known as soon as the count Is completed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17
VERDICT AGAINST PARKHuRsr
Dr Schell is Awarded $24, ,ooo by
 Boston Jury,

Boston. Mass. March 16-A Superior Court jury today returned verdict in favor of Rev. Dr E. A. ScheIl of Chicago, formerly General Secretary of Epworth League. in his suit for libel against Dr. Charles Parkhurst. editor. and the Bos- ton Wesleyan Association, publishers of Zion Herald. The jury fixed the damages at $24,0OO
 The suit arose over statements printed in Zion's Herald In 1899 regarding the publication of Dr. Schnell in collaboration with E. O, Excell, composer or Chi cago of a sacred song book for the use of the Epworth League. The alleged libel was contained in statements that Dr. Schell was dishonest and had utilized his position in the church for hls personal gain. The defence was a general denial of the allegations and the claim that the published statements were true and priv ileged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17
Latimer Talks oood Roads.

Erie. Pa; March l6,-Thc first annual convention of the New York and Chicago Road Association met in this city today and will remain In session through to- morrow, Colonel Albert A. Pope, of New York. President of the Association, is presiding. Among the prominent men In attendance is Hon. Asbury c. LatI- mer, Senator from South Carolina. who spoke this afternoon. Senator Latimer' s address was in advocacy of his bill now pending in Congress for national aid in building Improved highways. He was received with an ovation and delivered most excellent and practical address.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17
WHY MOTHERS
 WORRY

Did you ever hear a mother Rorry over a plump childS There is no better bank of health for a child to draw from than a good supply of healthy flesh.
 Scott's Emulsion not only gives a child weight and plumpness, but it feeds the brain, bones and nerves with strength and active power.
 Fewer mothers would worry if they knew more labout Scott's Emulsion. ] ven ssnd you e sample free uPen rogu@se. mcoTF 6 BOVINE. Sss Pearl ssEsst' hSS Eess
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17
MoNraoMERY THEArnE.
Eight Bells" Was a Back Number
 Entertainment.

Hacking back to the sos, the Byrne Brothers have resurrected the ancient s Beus." from the dust of departed things and set 1t up for an evenings en- tertainment in this good year, of 1904.
 AS one sat through It's performance last night at the Montgomery Theatre, he half expected to hear topical hits on the Blaine and Cleveland campaign. It was probably good show in the sos, though, one might we'll doubt it. but It falls short of the twentieth century stand. ard. Tosd do the Rip Van Winkle'' act for an entertainment like 'S Bells" is a doubtful favor to the theatre-g going public. Beyond doubt if some old play 'of a. decade ago had to be resurrected, a better, choice could have been selected than the .Byrne Brothers entertainment If they had to go rummaging among the theatrical archives of the past, why was It necessary to overlook some of the good things of stage history and brush the dust off ''s Bells?''
 How times and ideals change! It was probably funny to wind dead cat around a mans neck in the sos. Even the gall lery refuses to laugh at it in 1904 That's part of the, comedy in 'S Bells" Other bits of its humor were equally side-split- ting. | %
 The performance Is pantomine with a plethora, of horse play. There are a very few spoken lines in the entertainment. It is slap stick, knock down, slam, bang and drag out from start to finish. The number of knock downs scored was sim ply appalling. It wouldn't take many performances like that to wear out ths stage of the Montgomery Theatre. No ordinary stage can be expected to stand the wear and tear to which 1t was sub jected by "S Bells"
 rough! Why. the performers in "S Bells would look upon fierce gridiron contest as a gentle diversion and mild recrea- ton.
 And yet the company carries several fine acrobats. Only expert tumblers could go through such a performance as they give and come out with whole heads and unbroken bones. The acrobats, when they were in action, held the attention of the audience. Too frequently the audience was downright bored. Even the horse play was poor ;as horse play goes.
 The gallery was vastly pleased with the entertainment. The gallery had monopoly on the pleasure of the even ing.
 Miss Ella Shields did a coon song in excellent style. Her little speciality was a fine bit of work. The audience justly awarded her two or three encores.
 The most significant comment upon the performance is the statement that the hlt of the evening, the feature of the enter tainment, was a coon song and cake walk.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17
neWs in Brief.

TWO building permits were issued yes- terday by City Engineer D. w. Ford as follows: To Burton Brothers. to erect d small stable at 45S South Court Street, $25; to w. B. Howard. to change the doorR in the building at 16 Dexter Avenue $25.
 A NEW BORN negro girl baby was found early yesterday morning in Bethel negro church on the Mobile road by Caroline Blount, a negrcss of 115 Mobile road. The discovery was reported to po- lice headquarters but Sue Galloway, a negress of 122 South Oak Street, said she would take the child and care for her.
 John Armstrong, the negro hackman who was arrested Tuesday. charged with larceny of money and whiskey was dis charged by Recorder A. H. Arlington yes terday afternoon after the evidence of the plaintiff. Armstrong was not required to give any statement at all.
 BESIDES the schedule changes of the Louisville and Nashville trains announc- ed In yesterdays Advertiser there will also be a change on the Western Rail way Sunday. Train No. 43 now leaving for Selma at S:3e a. m., will, beginning Sunday, leave at 7:S0 a. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17
T,est Unidentified vic+ir,

Chicago, March 16.-It is believed by the police that the remaining unidentified victim of the Iriquois Theatre may be identified through letter which was re- ceived at police headquarters this after. noon. Relatives of Madame Fannie No relli. a Swedish soprano soloist, who is thought to have attended the theatre on the afternoon of the fire. have asked that an investigation be made, and the iden- tification of the missing woman tallies with some respects with the woman now in the mOrRue
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17
BALED HAY FOR SALE E. S'HoIt Telephone 432.
WANTS DEATH FASTENED
Condemned Murderer Asks Tba,
 There Re No naIou


 . Albany, N. Y., March 16-Govorror Odell has received a most extraordinary letter from man condemned to death TOT murder. requesting the interference or the executive to prevnt any attempt to delay the execution. N'''N' The writer is Frank 1T. Burns. A sailor convicted in Brooklyn of the murder of George B. Townsend. the captain of his vessel. He is confined in Sing Sing pr- son and was to have been executed February Sth. but the execution was stayed by an appeal to the Court of Appeals taken by his attorneys without the consent of the condemned man.
 The letter says in substance that the writer believes himself deserving of the death penalty which he wants inflicted with all speed possible. He declares he does not want new trial as he has a violent temper which he Is unable to control and probably would commit other crimes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17
UNDERSTANDING EXISTS.
Goluchowski Makes Known the
 Balkan Situation.

Paris. March 16-The Vienna correspon- dent Petit Parislenne, says that Count Golouchowski, the minister of foreign af- fairs, has authorized the publication of the following declarations, which he made officially to the French, British and 1tal- ian ambassadors:
 The Russian and Austrian entente on the subject of Macedonia Is tirmer than ever. A perfect understanding exists on the subject of the modus vivendi in Mace donia, and of Turkeys application of the reforms proposed by the two powers and accepted by the Sultan. Russia and Aus tria are determined to use all influence to obtain the fulfillment of the Sultan'S promises. They insist that full powers shall be accorded the heads of the inter national gendarmerie. The rumors that Austria Is mobilizing troops are wholly unfounded.''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17
To oppose Brantlsv.

Waycross. Ga., March l6.-The Eleventh Congressional District Republican Con- vention today nominated Rev. A. B. Fin ley. postmaster at Douglass, Ga. for Representative in Congress to oppose Congressman Brantley. Two delegates to the National Convention were chosen They are administration. or Roosevelt. men. A presidential elector was also chosen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17
Weather Conditions

Light rain or snow fell over the Northeast yesterday. under influence of a storm centre now on the New England coast; generally fair weather prevails over most of the remainder of the country with to 10 degrees cclder in eastern cotton districts, where light to heavy frosts have occurred; the temperature is rising and cloudiness increasing from Texas north, under influence of a depression nov Ang eastward over Western Texas, though tenn peratures continue rather low in the middle Northwest. ,belng now at zero in Montana.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17
FoSs ARBITRATION BILL.
Argument on Measure Heard by
 House Committee.

Washington. March 16.-The Foss arbl- tratIon bill was the subject of a hearing before a subcommittee of the House Committee on Labor today. Fred B. Whitney argued in favor of the measure and presented many letters of endorse ment from labor interests, as we'll as from capitalists
 He made a request in behalf of Judge Gray of Delaware, and Bishop Spauld- ing, of Peoria, both members of the An thracite Coal Commission, to be heard. The bill was declared to be in line with the recommendations of that commission
 Daniel Davenport of Bridgeport. Conn.,, representing the anti-boycott association, appeared against the bill A request to oppose the measure also was made on behalf of the steel interests
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17
Policemen Before Grand Jury

St. Louis, Mo., March l6.-Forty police men who were on duty at different polls during the Democratic primary last Sat urday, were called before the joint ses- sion of police commissioners and grand Jury today that any of them charged with neglect of duty in failing to sup press disturbances at the polls that day might be identified by witnesses. Mayor Wells was also present to assist in the investigation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17
Robbed of 20 Years, savinps.

Morgantown, W. Va. March l6.-Three burglars entered the home of James Pickenhaugh. a farmer living at Cheat Neck. near here. early today, and after torturiRg. theirs.victin1, secured $l LOO in gold and silver. and escaped. Pick enhaugh had no funds in the banks and carried the money which was his hay ings for twenty years. strapped about his ct
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17
Water Works Quits Business.

Harrodsburg, Ky, March 16.-The water supply of this city was cut off today by the Harrodsburg Water Company shutting down it's plant The company claims that the city is in arrears for water for four years, amounting to $21, ,OO0 and has made no provision to pay. The water will be cut off until the claim is paid. Mean while, HarrodsburS Is without fire pro- lection.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17

time. It is asserted, according to this correspondent. that the congregation Of the Propaganda has ordered the mission- aries in Japan to give secretly Japan financial aid in Its conflict with Russia The French chief of the mission has re- fused to obey this order on the ground of patriotism and because of his friend. ship for Russia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17
nockerv Offers Reward.

Jefferson City, Mo-. March l6.-Gover- nor Cookery to-day offered a reward of $1OO each for the arrest and conviction of any member of the St. Louis police force who violated the statutes or city ordinances during the primaries last Sat urday or who was guilty of neglect of duty in failing to quell disturbances at the pollS,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17
Land Bill Will Be Reported by Ser

Land Bill Will Be Reported by Sem
 ate Committee.
 Washington, March 16.-The Senate comrnittee on Public Lands, after a con tract going on over two years. in which an attempt was made to repeal all of the general land laws of the country. today authorized a favorable report on Senator Quarles bill to repeal the timber and stone act.
 No bill introduced in Congress in sev- eraI years has been pushed with more vigor by its friends or fought more stub bornIy by it's enemies than the original
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17

1t is made to appear that by remaIning the ship can give necessary protection to American lives and property there. Other- wise, the State Department will make no request to have the navy's former instruction to withdraw the ship revoked.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17
one's Clothes and one's work.

AOHuOn OTdpeT RecOrQ.
 Wherever a marked personal care Is exhibited for the cleanliness of the per- son and for neatness in dress there Is also almost always found extra, careful ness as regards the finish of work done. Work people whose personal habits are slovenly produce slovenly work; those who are careful of their own appearance are equally careful of the look of the work they turn out. And probably what Is true of the work room is equally true of the region behind the counter. Is 1t not the fact that the smart saleswoman is usually rather particular about her cress, Is aYerse to wearing dingy collars, frayed cuffs and faded ties? The truth of the matter seems to be that extra care as regards personal habits and general appearance Is as a rule indicative of 8 certain alertness of mind. which shows itself antagonistic to s-ovenliness of all kinds. .
 A girl is always proud of her new hat un- til she meets another girl with one that's more freakish
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17
INDIANS ARE STARVING.
General Funston Ordered to Provide
 Them Provisions.

Washington, March 16.-Representa- tions have been made to the Washington authorities that the Copper River h. dians in Alaska generally are sick and dying from lack of nourishment.
 Assistant Secretary Oliver. of the War Department has telegraphed General Funston, commander of the Department of Columbia to do anything he can for the Indians in the interest of humanitv
 The military post in the Copper River region Is a small post at Copper Centre, used by men of the signal corps who have supplies sufficient only for their own subsistence
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17
Fire in Michipan Capitol,

Lansing. Mich, March 16-The Michi- gan State Capitol was threatened with destruction by fire this noon. A belated of- ficial hurrying out to lunch, discovered that the Governors private office was in flames. The fire was extinguished before 1t had done any. great damage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17

]. w. BROWN Kasbeer, H.. writes: .I had Stomach Trouble 2s years Had vomiting spells and threw up pus and blood and would get so weak could not bottle of Drakes Palmetto Wine and had g.sn , up trial bottle got four large bottles and used them am glad to say my stomach is all right and feel fers when afiicted was, nor what relief is ex- perienced when cured"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17
The Gunboat Helena

Washington, March 16.-The State De- partment Is willing to give consideration and probably approval to any suggestions coming from Minister Conger or United States Consul Miller at Newchwang res pecting the detention of the United States gunboat Helena at that place. provided
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17

MRS DANIEL ". NEWTON. Greenfield Mass, writes; Mrs Mary Reese. "A years of age has been % U, witn stomach trouble over and for three me and 1t save her great relief. Then she purchased bottle and has taken two- thirds 1t. and walks mile every day; eat anything without any thorough" e W
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17
To Recall Lorenzelli.

Paris. March 17,-The Rome correspond ert of The Journal says the Pope has de- cided to recall Manager Lorenzelu at Paris. but that in order to show that the action is not connected with the ques- ton of President Loubet's visit to Rome, the decision will not be announced for a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17

JAMES c. GRAY, Gibson, Mo, writes about Drake's Palmetto Wine follows: "I live in the Missouri swamps in Dunklin County and have been sick with Malar1al fever and for fifteen months walking skee- ton. One bottle of Drakes Palmetto Wine has done good than all the medicine have taken in that fifteen months. I am buying two more bot ties to stay cured. .,Drake's Palmetto Wine is the best medicine and tonic for Malarial Kidney and Liver ailments ever used or heard of feel well now after using one bottle"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17
New Minister at Chile.

Santiago de Chile March 16-The new Mexican Minister to Chile, Senor Miguel Coverrubias. presented his credentials to President Riesco today. There were cor dial exchanges of sentiment between the Minister and the President
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17

D. MOORE Geneva. N. r.. writes: "obtaned bot Sas H ol your Drakes Palmetto Wine of our druggist obstinate constipa ticnindeed the most she has re- helped helped of kidney difficulty We regard
 does its work quietly kindly and sweetiy and leaves no evil enects. We take pleasure in speaking of it er and took bottle along, hoping 1t might berefit years old" ~ '-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17

M aES H;, MahA MONTI Geneva Wis, writes: 'I can- not tell you how much good Drake.s Palmetto Wine has done me is the very best that was ever Y ir
 been saved years of suering My stomach and bowels spells. and my bowels would discharge a hot siiryy substance; would feel so bad wished might diss, Your Palmetto Wine has stopped that feenS q svi T T do not have sinking spells My bowels are not quite well. but. oh so much better. truly thank sfsoS fo-, the blessing-for blessing 1t was to me I am truly thanhful to you. and remain your very srate-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17
SENTENCED FOR DUELLINa.
German Officers Convicted by Court
 martial.

martial
 Dresden, March 16.-Lieutenant Won Krehn has been condemned by a court martial to four months Imprisonment in fortress for fighting duels with brother officers in defense of his family honor His opponents, Lieutenants Baxthorn and Gerlach. were respectively condemned to six. and twentyfour months infS prisonment in a fortress. All the officers belong to an artillery regiment stationed at Pirma, Saxony. The proceedings ot the court martial were behind closed doors and in the interests of morality ir the army.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17
1eaeua Win Run the Team.

Washington. March 16.-President Ban Johnson announced tonight that all ne- gotlations for the sale of the local base ball club have fallen through and the American League will run the team. Tom Lortus will again be it's manager.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17

MRS SUE A. MAY. Luverne. Ala, writes: "I am the mother of eight children and have been in bad in bed for three months-had physicians every day when received your Drake's Palmetto Wine. After taking 1t for two weeks able to be up attend to my work; It is truly splendid remedy. will always thank you and my God for such relief"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17
KILLING AT LOTHIAN.
Isaiah Wilson Shot Down By UT
 known Persons.

known Persons.
 Dothan, March. l6-(Speclal.) )-Isaiah Wilson, whose character was not of the best, was shot down at his home, in the suburbs of Dothan last night, and re- ceived injuries from which his death re- suited in a short time Wilson was call ed to the door of his house, and in a moment shot was heard. His wife ran to ascertain its cause, and several shots were fired at her. but she retreated before she was wounded.
 So Tar there has been no arrest, and 1t is unknown who fired the shots.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17

JAMES MCCARTHY. 14s Brecknrdge Street De- trot Mich, writes: T purchased at the drug store
 bottle of Dreke,s .s PSlmstto s Wine and find 1 uTi do all you claim for other complaints. am recom- mendlng it to my friends and wish you every suc- cess for your wonderful medicine"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17

A. A FIELDING. Knoxville. Tenn. writes: T had a bad of Sour Stomach and Indigestion. could eat little that was failing to bones" and co:ld not sleep nor attend to business. I used the teial bottle and two large seventy fve-cent bottles and v,sed msnv fo G Wy,te for @ free tr,aI bottle
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17
River Bulletin.
: Indlcates rise. mdicates fall.

The upper Coosa will remain stationary or za1l slowly and the lower Coosa and Alabama will continue u rise slowly during next two
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17

MISS FLORENCE GORDON. Braymer Mo, writes: ! have for several years been troubled with catarrh of the head and throat until my voice which was at spells which lasted sometimes for two days. Since beginning the use of Drake's Palmetto Wine have not had even slight attack, and feel I am cured"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-17

SQUIRE CLARDY. "The Arlington" Hot Springs Ark, writes: After using Drakes Palmetto Wine seventeen days have sick stomach. and my bowels have become regular as clockwork, digestion is good more. and gaining in weight. Use this for the good 1t will do some other sufferer"