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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-25

Tn all her educational writing Mrs. Kenyon Warner goes to the bottom of things. In the teaching of little chill dren she would have none of the arti- f1cial expedient of memory drill. ~61e says;
 Reading is the most important of school subjects. By the method used in teaching a child to read his mental habits for life are affected Reading should connect itself with all the in terests of school and of life and should train the emotions and cultivate moral and aesthetic tastes. The school course in reading should tend toward a com prehensive and wholesome view 1T life itself"
 This feminine Herbert Spencer of child education believes with the great socioIogist himself that moral progress Is achieved only by arousing the noble emotions. Mrs. Warner looked about for school readers which should do this, at the same time following the scientific method of induction and de- duction in teaching children. She found none that to her mind filled the require- ments. so took up the task of supply ing the need herself
 Of the two Culture Readers" already published the first, for very young children. deals with Mother Love. Here the author has gathered familiar nur- sery rhymes fairy tales and stories 'out of her head in such an att tractfve way that learning to read will be genuine play to a little one. At the same time all the lessons ring changes on the central theme. Mother Love.
 The culture theme of the second reader is industry treated in a simi- lar manner A manual for the teachers use accompanies the books. In Mrs, warmers scheme song is also an im- portant part of child education. She
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-25
To Cure Pessimism.

Physical Culture.
 Hang these words on your bedpost or tack them into your brain:
 am going to become an optimist.
 From now on I am going to change my entire life and my entire style of thinking.
 I will endeavor hereafter to be gen erous in my view towards others broad minded, large-spirited and kind. thinking we'll Of everybody, mean of nobody. and overlooking the little faults, believing that there are other qualities in the man that overwhelm the deficiency.
 There Is so much bad in the best of us and so much good in the worst of us that 1t behooves each one of us to be charitable to the rest of us"
 I shall see the bright side of every thing
 I shall talk like am optimist, laugh like an optimist. conscious of the fact that I shall radiate sunshine and make every one around me happier.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-25
seabOurd Air Line Issues Beautiful
 Calendars.

The Seaboard Air Line Railway has Issued a beautiful historic calendar for 1905. It Is devided into four sections. neatly tied together with dainty ribbon. Each section bears a calendar for three months. The first sections shows the improvements in the steel industry and gives splendid picture of a steel fur mace at Birmingham, Ala. Section two pictures the discovery of Florida by the Spanish on Easter Sunday, 1512 Sec ton three shows the battle of Hobkirk Hill. April 25th, 17S1, the hill on which the famous Kirkwood Hotel now stands at Camden, S. C. Section four shows the battle of the Monitor and MerrImae in Hampton Roads, March 9th, 1861.
 The calendar Is quite a pretty one, and will be in general demand. The calendar can be obtained by sending 25c to MT. c. B. Ryan, General Passen- ger Agent, Portsmouth, Va.
 adv-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-25
HOLIDAY EXCURSION RATES.
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Fare and one-third round trip. Tick cts for the general public will be on sale December :]. 24. 25 and 31st, and 1905.
 On December 17th to 24th, inclusive upon surrender of certificates tickets will be sold to teachers and students of schools and colleges at fare and one-third for the round trip. final linn 1t January 8, 1905.
 Minimum rate 50 cents whole tick cts, 25 cents halves.
 For additional information apply to Fred B. White, Commercial Agent, No. Commerce Street, or S. T. Sur ratt. U. T A, Union Depot, Mont gomery. Ala. -suwed- -thu--fri
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-25
Millions of Dlamonds.

By and by precious stones ought to be as plenty in reality as they are In fairy tales. Thus one is apt to infer from the govern ment report on the jewel mining industry Nearly every country nowadays makes some to the general stock. South Africa produces s2e. 100000 worth of dia- monds every year; from every 4.OOO,OOo tons of blue rock excavated at Kimberly ton of diamonds ts obtained. Pearls are found in various parts of North and South emeralds in Colombia rubies and opals in Australia. and sapphires. emeralds cts eyes, garnets. topAzes. amethysts, tur- quoises beryls, chrysoberyls, ehrysolites and dozen other precious stones in dozen of other places. Our own country paid s3i,47s,22s last year for jewel importS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-25
THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY. rl.u.aaAnann HnIiAar EunuHalnma

The Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets between all points east of the Mississippi and south of the Poto- mac and Ohio Rivers at one and one- third irst-class fare. tickets to be sold Dec. 2Srd. 24th, 25th. Slst, 1904. and Jan. l. 1905. with final limit Jan. 4th. Tickets will be sold to teachers and students Dec. 17th to 24th. inclu- sive, with final limit Jan. Sth. 1905. For further information. call on or ad- dress Jno. Metcalfe, T. P. A..
 adv--tf Montgomery, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-25
LOOKING FOR FLEET.
Jap Oficers On Outlook for CoalIng
 Vessels.

Victoria, B. C., Dec. 23.-Advices were received by the steamer Aorangi which arrived thls afternoon from Australia, that three Japanese officers arrived at Freemantle shortly before her depart ure, with the intention of proceeding to the South Sea to watch the move ments of forty German steamers re- ported to be in the vciinity for the puf- pose of coaling the Baltic fleet.
 H. M. g. Pylades and Carmus. which were despatched by Admiral Fonshaw. commander of the Australian squadron. to search for Russian warships, report- ed to be cruising in Torres Straits, have returned to Sydney without finding any trace of the Russian vessels.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-25

says: "A song is literature and should be so rendered as to develop all it's emotional values. Nervous. noisy sing ing strains the voice; hearty joyous singing trains it. Songs like a lullaby may be used to calm children after mirth or boisterous play"
 CHARLOTTE VAN BECK.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-25
ROOSEVELT INVITED.
Railroad Men Appreciate Efforts Hm
 Their Behalf.

Fort Worth, Tex. Dec. 23.--One thousand employees of the Texas and Pacific Railroad residing in this city have extended an invitation to Presi- dent Roosevelt to visit Fort Worth Assuring him of the hearty welcome from their branch of industry, the in- vltation concludes:
 We further express our gratitude for your recommendation to Congress for the better regulation of railroads and shortening the hours of employees and we further hope that your life will be spared to see the erowning glory of your administration acconn@ plished--the Panama canal"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-25
Carpet Departn,ent--cbIrd rIoor.

No Department in this store will be more directly affected by the inventory sale than th We have thousands of odd pieces in most everything and almost willing give them away. and splendid quality, made, laid and lin
 GU, yaro .AOc BRUSSELS CARPET-Regular 75c quality, we have only 10
 rolls for this sale, yard .. :. .. :. .... .55c JAP MATTING-Carpe Patterns all colors regular 5000
 value, inventory price .$7.S5 CURTAINS-Many odd pairs left, including ae Muslin and Tapestry For this sale offer 25 per cent off, TRUNKSAbout 20 beauties left On these offer discount
 of 25 per cent for any trunk over $1O.OO ART SQUARES-Including Wilton Vevets, Administers etc..
 $23,75, $25.OO and $27.5O values all at $20OO SKIN RUGSNce large size in white and grey only SPAS WINDOW SHADESAl colors 7xa feet hang them free
 each :. - .:..t.s ...-.s .ssc CURTAIN sWIss-1,2oo yards best quality, yard 1Oc
 millinery Department==Seecnd Floor.
 could ask than the inducements offer in millinery bargains
 We rid ourselves of the stock have hand and to stimulate this removal prices have almost been done away with
 50 per cent. off on all Ready=tc=Wear Bats
 and pari$ian I1lcdeIS.
 8 t=3 per cent. Off cr HlI Crirnff1ed Bats.
 The getting far advanced which fact makes po
 ble for butcher prices we do. a aj
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-25
Fought to Draw.

Milwaukee, Dec. 23.--Maurice sayerA of this city and Aurelio Herrera of California, went six rounds to draw before the Milwaukee Boxing Club to- night. Tn the semi-final Mauro Her. era got the decision over Willis Mack of Brooklyn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-25

SHIRT WAISTS-The famous Knickerbock. CT and Marquise waists. in French Flannels, Sicilians Batiste and other woolen materials. DRESS SKIRTS-In blue and black voiles. cloth and Panama. Handsomely made in every style .. .. .$5.OO to $35 WALKING SKIRTS-Large line in browns,
 blues and mannish mixtures, every style, 37
 plait, brown cravenetted skirts .$12.OO Other pretty skirts in blue, black, brown and
 all mixtures, full plaited, strap and button
 trimmed from .$2.OO to $25.OO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-25
Your Christmas Dinner will not be complete without
 JeII-O

Americas most popular dessert. which received Highest Award. Gold Medal. at St. Louis Exposition An artistic table decoration that also pleasss the palate. Very easy to prepare. Six choice favors;--Lemon. Orange. Rasp~ berry, Strawberry, Chocolate and Cher ". Order a package of each today from your grocer, 10c. When you make Ice Ali ingredients in the package. At all grocefs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-25
:ntory Baraains Cbis Week.

 ed day. but the rest the week will run bunch of almost bargains with
  Big We in ehl ha us and drink
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-25
Suit Department--$eeond Floor.
8 I=3 Per Gent Off on HII Cailcred
 Suits and $birt WaiStS.


  
 
  sleeves strap and button trimmed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-25
Dress Goods and SiIks==First Floor.

This department repee with stock of handsome goods
 ordered late These to off at tiny
 prices not because we rid ourselves of them but ' because
 BLACK GOODS-Worlds of odds and ends in Black Goods Among the biggest drives make. Only BOG yard.
 NOVELTY SILKS-A thousand odds and ends every ton of the worlds greatest fabric yard .49c TRIMM1NGS-Bought by special order late in the put in three designated o the prices being Lot No AOc Lot Mo- 200
 Lot No. 5 0Oc
 DRESS GOODSVy stylish collection of elegant dress goods in 45 inch mixtures Soc
 EVENING FABRICS-Nets etc., going in odds and ends sale at almost Imaginable prices.
 Cadie$' Turnisbines==Seeond Flcer. We offer you and snug clothing in this department
 big reductions but prices modest that could . object JUST RECEIvED-Lades New Fleece Lined Vests Silk Tape
 in neck, beautiful garment in white and grey soc LADIES' OUTING GOWNS-Pnk and blue stripes solid pink and blue collars and cuffs .75c LADIES' OUTING GOWNS-Solid pink and blue, daintily trimmed with silk embroidery .$1.9S LADIES' OUTING GOWNS-White, tucked yoke scalloped with mink and blue silk $2.25 LADIES' HIGH NECK LISLE VESTS .5Oc LADIES' HIGH NECKLong Sleeve Corset Covers, silk finish taped at waist .ooo A
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-25

one has visited us in person, but that each one
 in our endeavor to become an ideal shopping pl to please, as those we please. please us. sa
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-01-19
shot Mother by Accident.

BURLINGTON, Ia, Jan. 19.-While
handling a gun he did not know was
loaded Charles Crabtree, twelve years
old, accidentally killed his mother.
When full realization Of his mistake
dawned upon the boy he tainted on his
mothers body. A c%oroner's jury has
declared the shooting an accident.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-01-19
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The German empress is suffering
from an injury to one of her feet.
There are six cases Of scarlet fever
at Trinity college, Hartford, Conn.
Secretary Hay and the minister of
the Netherlands have. signed an extra
dition treaty.
The United Mine Workers at In
dianapolis are holding their fifteenth
annual convention.
A portion of the sea wall and tenn
porary roadbed of the Santa Fe rail
road in San Francisco bay has sunk
under water.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-01-19

Colonel Pope. of bicycle fame, re-
gently said that the first essential to
business success is "advertising;'
that the second essential was "big
advertising;'' and the third, digger
ADVERTISING"
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-01
BRAZIL FACES
A new CRISIS
Great Strike to Take Place
To-Day in the Capital Of
South American Republic
TROOPS IN READINESS
Government Gives Out Word
That 1t Is Prepared and
Able to Meet Situation

BUENOS AYRES, Nov. 3o.-In
view of the fact that a general strike
will be inaugurated tomorrow, Pres
ident Quintana had long confer
ences to-day with the Ministers of the
Interior, War and Marine and the
Chief of Police for the purpose of
adopting measures for the suppression
of possible disturbances. An official
statement was given out tonight that
the police are fully prepared to pre-
vent any interruption of necessary
public services and to protect purvey-
ors of foodstuffs and those who are
willing to work. The Government also
has announced that it is in possession
of sufficient power to meet any emer-
gency.
Cavalry has been brought to the
capital to aid in the preservation Of
public order and prevent interference
with the railway or street car service
should it be necessary. A state of
siege has not been declared, owing to
the fact that so far no serious breach
of the peace has occurred.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-01
Speyer Helps Banks Victims.
LONDON, Nov. 30.-Edgar Speyer

from Company K, Seventeenth In
fantry, who was apprehended on or
about October 81, 1904, while serving in
Company G, Twenty first Infantry.
now at the Presidio. San Francisco.
and who has been held to service in the
latter company without trial for fraud
ulent enlistment, will be discharged
without honor from Company X, Sew
enteenth Infantry. by the commanding
officer of the post in the Philippines
where his company is stationed, by rea-
son OF desertion.
orders to officers of the navy: Sur
geon A. R. Alfred to be detached from
the navy yard at Puget Sound on De-
cember 9 to the naval station at Cavite,
P l., reporting to the commandPnt of
the navy yard at Mare Island, Cal, on
December II for temporary duty on the
Solace en- route. Surgeon D. N. Car
penter to be detached from the naval
hospital at New York to duty in charge
of the naval hospital and additional
duty at the navy yard on Puget Sound
on December 9.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-01
FIFTY MILLIONS
COST OF FAIR
Estimates Show That Stock
holders Will Have Fifth
of Their Money Returned
Special Dispatch to The Call.

CALL BUREAU, WORLDS FAIR
GROUNDS, ST. LOUIS. Nov. SO.-
When the Louisiana Purchase Exposi-
tion. the greatest of all worlds fairs,
closes at midnight tomorrow, 1880
600 persons will have passed through
the turnstiles in the seven months it
has been opened to the public, more
than S50000,O00 will have been expended
in the construction and maintenance
of the great show and about the same
amount will have been spent by the
public within the exposition grounds.
OF the total admissions, about five
millions have been free, leaving four
teen millions paid admissions, from
which the exposition derived about
$6,0G0,000. According to the best in
formation obtainable the receipts from
the concessions have just about equaled
the receipts from admissions. This
would give the exposition total rev.
enue of 2,000,0 900, to which may be
added 100000 more for receipts from
all other sources. This gives the ex-
position a grand total Of $13,OOOO00 in
receipts.
During the period before the opening,
the worlds fair company received $5,-
900, 900 from the Government, $4,000, 900
from the city and $5,OOO.O00 from in
dividual stockholders. In addition the
exposition obtained a loan of $4,000, 900
from the Government, which was re-
paid out of the receipts after the fair
opened. The receipts from all sources
up to the day Of the opening amounted
to about $40, ,00O,0 900. This sum, which
was all expended, added to the cost of
maintenance during the exposition
period and to the total sums expended
by tie States and foreign governments
and the United States Government,
bring the total cost of the exposition,
exclusive of the cost to exhibitors of
preparing, transporting and maintain
ing their exhibits, up to about $780,
O0O, 900.
Having repaid the Government loan
and settled all outstanding bills pay
able, it is believed there should be.
after salvage, a balance of at least ST.
100000 to be divided among the stock
holders
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-01
RUSSIA REPLIES
TO HAYS NOTE
ot eady to Join in a
Pes e Congress Until the
With Japan Is Ended
AESVER is CORDIAL
W Gives Assurance of
.is Sympathy With Atti-
ade of This Government

WASHINGTON, Nov. -so.-Russia is
unwilling to join the powers IN Sec
ond peace conference at The Hague
until her war with Japan is ended.
The Russian reply to Secretary Hays
circular note TO the powers of Oc-
tober % last, inviting them in the
name Of the President TO reassemble
in conference at The Hague ito COM
plete the postponed work of the first
conference" was delivered verbally
TO Secretary Hay to-day by Count
Cassini. the Russian ambassador.
The ambassador was requested by
his Government 10 say that Russia
heartily accepted in principle the in
vitation to a second conference at
The Hague and readily associated
herself with the American Govern
ment to complete the mission of the
first assembly convened under the
leadership of the Russian Emperor
The ambassador was further request
ed TO say that, while the Russian
Government very sincerely cherished
these views. II did not consider the
moment opportune for the convening
Of such 2 conference, and it there
fore must withhold its formal ac-
ceptance Of the Invitation until the
war in the Far East was at an end.
Although different in form. the
Russian reply does not differ in effect
from those. of Great Britain. France
and the other European powers.
While Russia is the first power speci-
fcally TO suggest a postponement un-
til the close of the war, all the pow
ers, in expressing their approval Of the
proposition. reserved for further
pour .parleurs the time when the
conference should be held.
II can be stated that this Govern
ment is well pleased with the recep-
tion the note received. In his note
Secretary Hay purposely omitted sug-
gestng a date for the assembling Of
the conference, realizing that certain
powers might hesitate 70 take up for
final definition such complicated
questions as the rights of neutrals at
q time when a great war was in
progress. For the present il is prob
able the American Government will
rest on its oars.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-01
TAX PROPOSED
FOR WINE MEN
Suggested That Mild Reve-
nue Be Collected on Brandy
Used for Fertilization
YERKES MAKES. REPORT
Two Million Dollar Increase
in Receipts in His De-
partment During Year

WASHINGTON. Nov. s0-The an
nuaI report OF Commissioner Yerkes
of the Internal Revenue Bureau shows
that for the fiscal year ended June
80 1904. the receipts Of the bureau were
$2S2. 1904. .0O4. an incrase of s2.1ss.O .O79
over the collections for the year pre-
ceding.
The Commissioner calls attention to
the fact that the Government relieves
the distillers and yvinemaKers from the
tax of 81 10 per gallon on the grape
brandy used to fortify sweet wines and
in addition pays all the expenses Incl
dent to the gauging and use Of such
spirits. In view of this latter fact the
Commissioner recommends that a mod
crate tax, if not the full tax, be i'm
posed upon wine spirits or grape
brandy produced and used for fOrtihca-
ton. The present cost to the Govern
ment of supervising the use Of grape
brandy for this purpose is estimated at
from $25. 900 TO $4,000 a year.
The report says that If a tax Of only
25 cents per gallon was assessed as
against the brandy withdrawn and
used for fortification purposes the
actual cost of the wine would not be
increased more than cents per gal
lon and would have produced to the.
Government during the fiscal year 1903
a revenue Of $1.O42,F91.
The Commissioner submits for con-
sideration the propriety of the impOsi-
ton through necessary legislation of
tax on wool alcohol to an amount suf1-'
cient to place wood and ethyl alcohol
on a basis of equality.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-01
MIKADO OPENS THE DIET.
Speaks With Confidence of the Prog
ress of the War.

Speaks With Confidence of the Prog
ress of the War.
TOXIC. Nov. 30.-The Emperor
! formally opened the second war Diet
to-day, reading the following ad-
dress
we hereby perform the ceremony
of opening the imperial Diet.
We announce to the members OF
the House of Peers and of the House
of Representatives
That, to our profound delight, our
relations with all neutral treaty pow
ers are increasingly amicable;
That we have directed our Minis
ters of state to submit to you a
scheme for needing the extraordinary
expenditure necessitated by the war,
together with the budget for the
thirty eighth fiscal year of Meiji. be-
sides other projects of law
That our expeditionary forces have
been victorious in every battle and
have repeatedly shown fresh proofs of
their loyalty and bravery, so that the
progress of the war is increasingly to
our advantage;
That we expect, by the loyal de-
votion of our subjects, to attain our
ultimate object: and
your duties by harmonious CO.
operation, thereby promoting our
wishes and ends
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-01
ADMIRAL DAVIS CHOSEN.
Will Represent America on the North
Sea Commission.

SEA commission.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3O.-Rear Ad-
miral Charles H. Davis has been Of
fered and has accepted the appointment
on the Dogger bank court of inquiry.
Count Cassini of the Russian embassy
and Sir Mortimer Durand. the British
ambassador, who were at the State De-
partment to-day, were informed of the
selection.
Rear Admiral Davis was promoted to
the grade of rear admiral on August
"A, 1904, and was selected recently by
Secretary Morton TO command a divi-
sion of the battleshiD squadron of the
North Atlantic fleet. He completed for
ty-three years of service in the navy
yesterday having been appointed to
the naval academy from Massachusetts
in 1851. He commanded the converted
cruiser Dixie in the war with Spain and
was engaged in blockading duty off the
coast of Cuba. For number of years
he was superintendent of the naval OBJ
servatory at Washington.
Admiral Davis speaks French fluent
ly, and this, with his knowledge of in
ternational and maritime law, COM
mended him to Secretary Morton, on
whose recommendation the selection
was made. He is: brother-in-law of
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts,.
VIENNA, Nov. 30.-It is said that
Emperor Francis Joseph has chosen
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-01
TELLURIDE STRIKE ENDS.
Miners Association Satisfied With
Employers Concessions.

TELLURIDE. Colo, Nov. 30.-Both
mine owners and union miners are re-
jcicing over the action of the San Juan
District Miners Association, in ses-
sion at Ouray, ending the strike in this
district, which was called on Septem-
Der l, 1908. President Charles H.
Meyer of the Western Federation of
Miners, who was imprisoned here for
several months last summer during
military occupation of the camp, said
to-day:
I'VE have called the strike off be-
cause we take the position that the Is
sues involved have been conceded by
the mine owners and operators in the
Telluride district, in that they recently
posted notices to the effect that after
December l they would grant an
eight-hour work day. both for their
mills and smelters, and minimum
wage scale of SO a day These were
the demands we made more than one
year ago"