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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-10
MEKMATnS

.nere IS on exhibition the body of what sbont slaimsd slsaesn to ,ns, be mermaid" It is arms and hands, neck and head, very slprilar to a human. The lower mart of ane body is like a fish, having scales and f, Is .,a there such an animal or fish living seen seen, pictures of them., but have always myth. If there Is such q thing. how near the human form do they approach?
 Respectfully.
 Our correspondent touches on a subject that has been favorite one in the n.y. thology of England and Scotland for ages. The belief in mermaids, like the belief in fairies and witches, was firmly fixed in the minds of those ancient .peo- pie, and 1t is but proper to say that it yet exists among many of the country folk. ii As to what they were, one prominent authority has this to say. The typical mermaid has ther head and body of A woman. usually of exceeding loveliness, but below the waist is fashioned like a fish with scales and tail. Her hair is long and beautiful, and she is often rep- resented, like the German rusalka, as combing 1t with one hand while in the other she holds looking glass. At oth- CT times, like the rusalka, she Is seen in the more prosaic occupation of washing or beating clothes"
 This is a brief description of the rner- maid. She has been a favorite theme for writers of folklore stories and legends Tor centuries, and many pages of solid discussion have been devoted to the in- vestigation of the truth or falsity of these stories. No scientist, we believe, now puts any faith in such a being, and vet 1t is fair to say that there are in Great Britain many quasi-historical accounts of mermaids who have been seen and de- scribed, and in many instances we are told that they have mingled and con- versed with human beings. These stories usually rank with the tales of the sea- serpent, and 1t is not to be disputed that strong belief in the reality of both still
 exists in the popular mind. and it would seem that such beliefs could not prevail for ages without some foundation.
 We might write a book on this subject
 without exhausting 1t, so popular has it
 been in all ages. but must refer our cor
 respondent to the mythologies and ency-
 ciopedias. If they have one of the non- I descripts in Hartford they should be- careful not to let 1t get away, for they are exceedingly scarce.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-10

"Hurrah for the penltentiary!' shouts The Raleigh Post. Think of going in?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-10

In most respects The virglnian-Pilot is getting right down good but when 1t speaks of MT. Cleveland's reply to Tom Watson as "coarse and boorish" 1t con- clusively proves that it's attack of Cleve- landphobia Is yet acute.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-10
IT IS PROBABLE.
That House Leader Williams Will be Temporary Chairman of St.
 ~..k-

Washington Special to New York Herald.
 There has been a strong sentiment among Democrats In flavor of showing some distinction to Representative John Sharp Williams of Mississippi, at the next Democratic National Convention. It has been about determined that he shall be the temporary chairman of the conven- tion, and make a speech which will fore cast Che attitude of the party in the cam paiKn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-10
FEBRUARY. 1904.

~@@AAy AVeEage Eor E0bfuhEys Sunday Average for February. IA, ,oeS F., ]. Kelly, Circulation Manaser of rue 'rSznrnery AdSeftige- haing du'v sworn' says; The fofs~ot~e statement of Tns Aaver.. ttser's daily circulation for the mcnsn or February, 1904 ie true and correct and com piled after all returns from news boys. news agents and leftover copies have been de- ducted. P J. KELLY. Circulation Marag"~ Sworn to and subscribed before ms this Sth day of March, 1904.
 F. W. JACKSON. fseal.l N F., Ex.O J. P.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-10

The Memphis News has come down to hard political bedrock sense when it thus speaks of Judge Parker:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-10

He is a safe man, a wholesome man. and he represents that class of law-lov. ing, God-fearing citizens who are the pil- lars of church and State. Contrast such a man with the bizarre and dangerous freak who now occupies the White House. and you have the strongest req son for the belief that Barker instead of Roosevelt will succeed Roosevelt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-10

The following detailed statement of the net pad Circulation of The Advertiser tor the month of February makes excellent snow ing. Aiabama's only metropolitan newspaper' as fnN. AdveI tlsef known the country osrs is pardonahiy proud of this splendid record
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-02-27

Keller, Brice & company's clothing
store was damaged by fire. Many peo-
pie were saved through the heroism of
Otto Pierce, the elevator boy who made
nine trips while the building was burn
ing, carrying down load of panic
stricken passengers each time. Loss,
$50, 900.
Frank g. Senter, railroad contrac-
tor of Denver, Colorado, recently killed
his wife and then committed suicide.
He shot her three times and then shot
himself in the head.
Rev. Father joseph G. Zealand, a
noted Jesuit priest and educator, died
recently at st. Louis. aged rs years
The statement that w. M. Koko' :
zoff, secretary of the empire of Russia
has been appointed minister of finance
is confirmed.
Insurance experts are now confident
the loss caused by the conhagration at
Baltimore recently, will not exceed $40,
100000.
The Abbott, 2:OO%, John Scannel's
celebrated 10 year old trotter, died
ercently.
Dartmouth Hall, the oldest building
at Dartmouth college. and one of the
Oldest colleged buildings in the country,
was burned to the ground recently.
Loss, $25, 900. 1t was buildt 10 years
ago.
The Wyoming anti-gambling law of
1901 has been sustained by recent de-
cision of the state supreme court.
In an effort to close a poolroom that
has for long time operated in the out
skirts of Madison, Ill. across the river
from ST. Louis, three constables, aug
mented by posse of citizens and bear
ing warrants for the arrest of six men
connected with the poolroom, precipi.
tated riot recently which resulted in
the shooting of six men, one of whom
may die.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-02-27
Russia Favors Hays Plan.

Russia gladly and willingly favored
the suggestion of Secretary Hay thai
as far as possible the belligerents in
the far eastern war localize hostilities
and respect that neutrality of China
in the interests of the peaceful inter.
course of the rest of the world. My
government expressed the conviction
that Mr.. Hays suggestion was prompt.
ed by motives of the highest humanity
and was mutually advantageous to the
belligerents."
This statement was made by Count
Cassini, the Russian minister, in the
course of a conversation with a repre-.
sentative of the Associated Press.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-02-27
HE APPEALS TO CHINESE.
AIexieff Issues Proclamation iu Man.
churia.


churia.
| have learned from Tashichio that
Niceroy AleXieff has issued a procla-
nation in Chinese which is posted in
every town and village in Manchuria
and on the Liaotung peninsula, ex-
planning the causes which led to the
treacherous beginning of the war by
Japan and requesting assistance in
maintaining the railroad untouched.
The viceroy states that Russia has
always been the friend of the Chinese
and that the railroad is necessary for
the future agricultural and commercial
development of the country.
The proclamation is issued in reply
to scurrilous placards by Chinese and
japanese authors. alleging that Russia
provoked the war. always has i'll treat.
ed the natives and promising that Jap
anese forces will land in Manchuria
quickly and eXpel the Russians.
General Kondatoravitch has been
appointed TO the command of the Rus.
sian forces in southern Manchuria,
With headquarters in Lao Yang.
NORRIS NEWMAN.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-02-27
Fire.

Chicago, Feb. 22.-Three persons are
known to have lost their lives and it is
believed others were burned to death
in another big theatre and hotel fire
here.
The blaze started in the basement of
the Alhambra restaurant.
The Alhambra theatre, hotel and
business block was destroyed.
Fire broke out at an early hour and
it spread with such fapidity that the
guests i'll the hostelery barely had tine
to jump from their beds and rush out
Of the building in their night clothing
in order to save their lives.
AS it was. three could not escape.
Their bodies have been recovered, and
it is believed that other bodies will be
found in the fire rnins.
The temperature was below zero at
the time of the fire, and those that es-
capped from the burning building in
their scanty clothing endured great
suffering from the cold.
Twenty children in an upper story
barely escaped being burned to death.
They were rescued with great diff
entity.
The Alhambra theatre had but re-
Gently been reopened after having been
altered to comply with the city build
ing ordinances at an expense of 500,
900.
A number of those escaping from
the hotel were slightly injured by
broken glass. The discovery of fire
caused panic in the hotel.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-02-27

A telegram from Viceroy Alexieff
to the czar on Thursday says:
Numerous japanese torpedo boats at
tempted to attack the battleship Retvi-
Fan and sink her with large steamers
loaded with infammables. The Retvi-
Fan was the first to observe the tor pedo
boats and opened fire ON them. She
was supported by the land batteries.
She destroyed two steamers near the
entrance to the harbor; they were COM
ing directly toward her. One of them
went on the rocks near the lighthouse
on Tiger peninsula and the other sank
under Golden hill. The Retvizan OBJ
served four steamers in sinking condi-
ton and eight torpedo beats slowly
steamed away to rejoin the awaiting
Japanese warships. A portion of the
crews of the japanese vessels were
drowned. The grounded steamer Il
still burning. The enemy is observed
in the offeing of Port Arthur in two
lines. The japanese crews saved them
selves III boats, and it is possible that
some of them were picked up by the
enemy s torpedo boats. | am proceed
ing to examine the coasts. The en-
trance the harbor is open. | attribute
the complete arrangement of the cir
emy's plan to the brilliant action and
destructive fire of the Retvizan. Float.
ing mines are still visible in the road.
stead. l have recalled the three
cruisers sent in persuit of the enemy ,
in order, in the first place, to clear the
roadstead of floating mines. We had
no losses. -
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-02-27

Misunderstanding Hay is con-
siderably agitated by advices received
from Minister Allen at Seuol. These
adyices are regarded as most important
from the far east since open hostilities
began between Russia and Japan. The
dispatch was to the effect that Japan
has guaranteed the independence aud
integrity of Korea. This answers the
contention advanced by Russia that
Japan had violated the law of nations
by landing troops on neutral soil.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-02-27
King Edward Would Have Peace.

The Petit Parsienne's London cor.
respondent says that during an inter.
view preceding the departure from
London for st. Petersburg of Count
Benckendorff, the Russian ambassa-
dor, Lord Lansdowne, the British for
eign minister, minated to him that
King Edward was willing to offer his
mediation in the war in the far east
if the czar thought he could accept it..
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-02-27
Warships in Cuba.

A dozen United States warships are
at Guantanamo. Cuba, preparing for
the maneuvers. A camp of marines
will be established at McCalla hill, and
marines will replace the Cubans who
are now in charge of the harbor lights.
The work of the Cubans is considered
unsatisfactory.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-02-27
Dam Bursts.

1t is stated that hundreds of lives
have been lost by the bursting of dam
in the Huanghoo river in China. sew
eral villages were destroyed.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-02-27

terfuge of altering their appearance,
Disgusting them as merchantmen. The
porte is almost willing, and if EnglaL d
makes an objection. the dispatch con-
tinues. sit will be signal for an adj
vance ON India"
Admiral Alexieff's retirement to
Harbip with his staff is interpreted to
mean that he is convinced the japanese
will besiege Port rthur, says the ST.
Petersburg correspondent
The correspondent of the London
Standard in Tientsin cables that the
conveyance of Chinese troops outside
of the great wall began when four
trains of cavalry, numbering 5000
men, were dispatched. Several Japa-
nese officials were at the station to
inspect the proceedings. About 1000
Chinese, many of them old soldiers,
are harassing the Russians in Lao
Yang. The Chinese troops are guard
ing the railroad. Apart from the TO-
900 men now being forwarded, 5000
are distributed along the railroad $500
in LAO Fang, 1900 in Chinchofou,
1900 in Simnim Tong, and 100 in Tien
Chuan Ia.
The movement Of the Rus ian troops
are being rigidly concealed. The
correspondents in Newchwang are I'M
able to ascertain any particulars
There are persistent reports at Toxic
of further engagement in Port Arthur
waters between the Japanese and Rus
sian fleets on the night of the goth.
The admiralty has not received any
details of the alleged engagement.
PERCIVAL PHILLIPS.
The Japanese who were hanged by
Russians in Manchuria for attempting
to blow up the railroad bridge over the
Sungari river, were disguised as cool
les. They we're arrested just as they
were about to make the attempt. In
quiry revealed that they were japanese
officers of the general staff. They |
were at once hanged from the Orders
Of the bridge.
After speedy trial by drumhead |
oourtmartical, they were hanged to the
very culvert they had tried to destroy. !
The two lieutenants were expert sap
pers. The disguise is declared to have
been perfect.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-02-27

The Indifference of the masses is to
be accounted for partly by the differ
ences OF the churches.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-02-27

1t is of little use making earth like
heaven until we make mems hearts
like Gods.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-02-27

The modern pharisee knows enousn
to adopt the publican's prayer.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-02-27

The sign of the dollar is the one
most sought by this sinful generatioH
The daily tribune., 1904-04-11
Proper Treatment of Pneumonia

Pneumonia is too dangerous q
disease for anyone to attempt to doctor
himself. although he may have the
proper remedies at hand A physi.
clan should always be called. 1t
should be borne in mind, however,
that pneumonia always results from a
cold or from an attack Of the grip,
and that by giving Chamberlain q
Cough Remedy the threatened attack
Of pneumonia may be warded off.
This remedy is also used by physicians
in the treatment of pneumonia with
the best results. DR.. W. j. Smith,
of Sanders. Ala, who is also drug
gist. says Of it: II have been selling
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
prescribing 1t in my prsctice for the
past six years. l use it In cases of
pneumonia and have always gotten
the best results" Sold by all drug.
gists.
The daily tribune., 1904-04-11
NEARIrG ITS END.

Tho Trinidad Chronicle, an afternoon
paper. which has bs,n very fair and
Conservative Of its reports of the coal
strike in the southern nsld. and which
has never taken mp the fight for either
side. in . long article In Saturday a
issas In regard to the report sent out
shat . conference WAS to be had and .
sstslsnsnt effected. winds up the
article - fellows:
"Thsre 10 and has been but one way
in which the present strike can be
settled. and that 10 for the men to
retsrn TO work. They are fast doing
%. At sopris on Wednesday. the
superintendent went out to secure
ssvsa men to nrsi up twenty ovens
Hs obtained ninetssn at ono house, in
hvs minates. and they were all
strikers. He WAS for the moment
almost taken on his feat with sur.
prize, bat BY further inquiry among
the mon. found that he could get men
ready 70 90 to work in large numbers
on moments notice. Nearly 200
mon have returned to work in the
county In the past week. at Sopris,
Berwind. Seeando. Cuatro, Green
Canon. Piedmont. Cedar Hill and
Hastings. Tho detection from the
strike is becoming more general every
day, and in truth the strike in this
neld 10 nearing it, end. Il will of
cosrse Be weeks yet before . return to
normal conditions. but that time is
In sight at least. and draws nearer
and nearer every day"
The daily tribune., 1904-04-11

The attorneys for Russell Boles.
whe was convicted Of the murder OF
Harold Friedborn. appeared before
Judge Dixon in the west side court
In Denver and asked tor . new trial.
Attornsy o. N. Hilton and J. Maurice
Finn represented Boles. At the con-
olusion Of the argument for . new
trial. tho Judge took the matter under
advisement.
The daily tribune., 1904-04-11
Best Cough Remedy tor Children.

0est C0ugn Nemeoy Ioi NniioIen.
When you buy cough medicine for
small children you want one in
which You can place implicit conf
dence. You want one that not only re-
lieves but cures. You want one that
is unquestionably harmless. You
want one that IL pleasant to take.
Chamberlain Cough Remedy meets
all Of these conditions. There is
nothing 40 good for the coughs aud
colds incident to childhood. It is also
certain preventive and cure for
Group, and there 10 no danger what
ever from whooping cough when it
is given. 1t has been used in many
epidemics OF that disease with perfect
success. For sale by all druggis
The daily tribune., 1904-04-11

Cha1los DaNolli, the Italian editor,
who was recently arrested BY the
United States postal authorities. was
brutally assaulted In Pueblo Satur-
day night while starting for the union
station to get aboard . train. Six
men were engaged in tho assault. One
posing ~ his friend IL among those
suspicioned BY, the police.
The daily tribune., 1904-04-11
Sclatic Rheumatism Cured.

~ have haan :rbjAn. m s"iia.i" NJ; ;h1yg-
matlsm Tor years. says T.. Ii. Wald-
ron. Of Wilton junction, Iowa. my
joints were stiff and gave me much
pain and discomfort. My joint.
would crack when l Strengthened up.
l used Chamberlain PAIN Palm and
have been thorouhgly cured. Have
not had pain or ache from the old
trouble for many months. 1t is Ger.
tainly . most wonderful liniment. "
For sale by all druggists.
The daily tribune., 1904-04-11
A FRIEnD's ADVICE.
VIII 0ftea Help Yes Greatly. Read
What q Flsrence Nan Says

Yea nay bssitAss 20 listen 70 the
svdics u ssranesrs. bat tbs testimony
q iriesds OF residents Of Colorado
spsines 10 worth your more careful
assssssoo. Il 10 IN easy matter TO In
vsstiesis such proof - tlss. The
evtlsnss Dass b cooclusive. Read
shs following:
James Niles. carpenter. of Is E
Cinsrron street. Colorado Springs.
Ays. when Doan's Kidney, Pills
cured me Of aD axgraved attack Of
kidney complaint Ano bsckache. in
tie summer OF 1883. I made that fact
known 70 the citisens Of Colorado
Springs through the newspapers. 90
thss others who had kidney complaint
In any Of its various forms might
know what course to pursue to get re-
lief. Ny opinion Of Doan's Kidney
Pills then expressed il the same to
day - It WAS when they we're first
brought to my notice. To say / re-
endorse the preparation. mildly express
ses what 1 think of it,"
just such emphatic endorsement
can Be had right here in Florence.
Drop into W. ]. Daniels drug store,
and ask what his customers report.
For sale by all dealers Price 80
cents. Foster -Milburn Co . Buffalo.
N. Y. sole agents for the United
States.
The daily tribune., 1904-04-11

Ths Cripple Greek district is rapid.
~ rsgaining its former prosperous
placs In the mining world. The
effects Of the strike, while still
visible, will soon 30 thing Of the
pAst. visitors from the district say
IL will b the greatest place on earth
the coming summer.
The daily tribune., 1904-04-11
Inflammatory Rheumatism Cured

ln6ammatory Rheumatism Cured.
William Shaffer, q brakeman of
Denn,son. Ohio, was confined to his
bed for several weeks with inflam.
matory rheumatism. Il used many
remedies" he says. FINALLY l sent
to McCaw's drug store for a bottle OF
ChAmberlain's Pain Balm. at which
time Was unable to use hand or foot
and in one weeks time was able to
go to work as happy as clam" For
sale by all druggists.
The daily tribune., 1904-04-11
Best Remedy for Constipation.

The finest remedy for constipation
I ever used 10 Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets SAYS Mr.. Eli
Butler. of Frankvills. n. Y. They
act gently and without any unpleasant
effect. and leave the bowels in = per-
fectiy natural condition. Sold by
all druggists.
The daily tribune., 1904-04-11

The oil hsld 10 giving Florence
sooh . substantial and nrm basis for
. city thas her people have ses the
stakss for . 10. 900 population in the
ne1t Avs years. And good healthy
Chamber Of Ooumcrce can aid mater.
ially in bringing about this result.
The daily tribune., 1904-04-11

II have used Chant erlaiu's Stom-
soh and Liver Tablets with most sat
f6aotory results" says Mrs. F L.
Phelps. Houston. Texas For indi-
session biiiossness and constipation
these tablets are most excellent. Sold
BY all druggists.
The daily tribune., 1904-04-11

On Tuesday and Wednesday. April
II and Is. ". O. T. U institute
viii be held at the Presbyterian
shsFoh, conducted BY Mrs. Adraina
HunssS1ord. state viz president. and
Aiss Ross Davidson. secretary Of
branch. Some OF the subjects dis
cussd VIII b physical education,
purasy n literature and art. young
*o0ea's plaos In reform. etc. Mrs.
Hsnssrford and Miss Davidson are
talented and Interesting. Come and
brfng . hasket iunoh for the roon in
tseniuios. w-s
The daily tribune., 1904-04-11
Atchison. Topeka & Santa Fe Railway

No. 6z5-From Pueblo and all
points cast, arrive daily- II 90 a m
No. 626--For Pueblo and all points
east, depart daily 55s D m
No. 6Sl..From Florence and Rock
vale. daily, except Sunday, depart 400 D 10
No. 6Sz-From Canon City, daily, ex-
cept Sunday, arrive l2:2op m
ri direct connection is now made at Pueblo fol
Cnicago ana all points east, and at La Junta
with California limited for Los Angeles and
San Francisco.
Inquiries solicited and promptly and cheer
fully answered.
Descriptive literature folders free By apply
ting tn A.a. PALHxr Asapt
The daily tribune., 1904-04-11

II toubled with weak digestion,
belching or sour stomach. use Cham
brelain's Stomach and Liver Tables
and you will get quick relief. FIo
sale By all drueRists.
The daily tribune., 1904-04-11
Denver & Rio Grande Railway.
O. T. MENzEL. Agent.

ARRIVE DEPAK,
';s7 pm ss7 p NJ
ii:i4.m nI4.n
i0l . m lol an
SIS p m s.a pm
i::s p m IL as p M
sos a m Cos n
$50 ) n $50 N
12 :& D m fa:An-
2~a N 2:@a.
In lMa.|
The daily tribune., 1904-04-11
RAILROAD TIME CARDS.

Florence and Cripple Creek and Associated
Companies
Leave Canon City z- 90 N 800 p m
FLORENCE VA ID. Il. Il. 2A3 IN 2:37 y m
Arrives at Victor l0:15 :06 p m
cripple Crook lO:O 70 5 80 p m
Leaves Cripple Creek s:55am
Victor 10:2D m
Arrives Florence via D 4 3 G IL 46 pm
Canon City 1925 m
L. R. FoRD,
v.P. r. Denver Colo
The daily tribune., 1904-04-11

No. Pacific coast limited
from Denver and eastern
connections 9:
No. 2-Atlantic coast limit
ed, from California and
western points---l II /:
No. EPacific coast express
from Denver 1.
No. 4-AtIantic coast ex.
press from California and
western points S;
No. STsans-contine q tai
limited from Denver and
6astern connections IL
No. 6-Trans-contine n tai
limited. from California
and western points 6,
No. s-Denvsr and Canon
No f0-Canon City and
Denver Flyer---l2 l2.
No. l5-Colorado Express
from Denyor--- 2:
No. M-ColorAdo express
hon al western points a
ooaoeod0.-........---..s.. 1:
The daily tribune., 1904-04-11

TeAAy - the date ~ By Jedee
9esvsas Sse Gen. Ball 70 produce
FRESHEST nsSss In soart o. . writ
a hAheas eoypss. 0eneFal Bell says
shas Mr.. Moyer will remain In the
military prissa at Telluride inden-
nitsly.