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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27
RESIDENCE BURNED.
4 Revival Meeting is Meeting With
 Mmch SmeceaH.

Altcn success
 Luverne. May 26.--(Speciai.1- Fire destroyed the home of c. H. Parks and the Misses Parks here this morning and only two trunks were saved from the flames. The origin of the fire ia unknown. but 1t is thought that 1t must have caught from a defective fiue. The home and contents were insured for $1,000 which only partly covers the loss.
 Rev. R. A. J. Cumbie, pastor of the Baptist Church here, began series of sermons some ten days ago, and the meeting has been protracted and Rev. ". A. Taliaferro of Greenville joined him later to assist in the meeting. Very much interest Is being manifest ed in the services and Rev. TaliaferrO is doing splendid work here. The business houses all close their places of business at each service hour and splendid congregations attend.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27
SLEDGE-RUDISILL.
Wedding of Prominent Young Couple,
 Young Man Buried. t

Young Man Buried.
 Demopolis, May 26.-(SpeciaL) IA wedding of social prominence occurred in this city this morning, being that of Miss Laura Sledge to MT. Herbert Rudisill, both of whom are well-known and popular. The wedding occurred in the Methodist Church and the cere- mony was solemnized by Rev. O. S. Welch.
 Mir. and Mrs. Rudisill will spend their honeymoon in Washington.
 The funeral of Jonnie Vaughn, son of MT. and Mrs. J. A. Vaughn, who died Tuesday. was conducted yesterday af- ternoon from the Vaughn residence on Knox Avenue, by Rev. Father Oben-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27

The Montgomery Fair has bought the entire stock of Sol Lewy. consisting of all kinds of Crockery, Bric-a-Brac and kindred lines. The Fair will an- nounce the sale of this stock. in a few days adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27

pliable all the parts, and assists nature in its sublime work. By it's aid thousands of women have passed this great crisis in perfect safety
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-20
A Hard Man to Please.

The New York Evening Post should insist
ON hearing further from one Of its corre-
spondents on an important subject. This Is
Frederick Upham Adams, described as an
author and inventor. and residing at Hast
ings-on- Hudson, New York.
The Post addressed to Mr.. Adams, as to
many other men of prominence through
out the country the following questions:
"Q) Do you favor revision of the tariff?
"(2) In what schedule should you ike 10
see rates lowered?
"(3) Have you any further comment to
make on the subject?
"(4) For which party did you vote In the
last presidential election?'
was in favor of tariff revision, and address
ing himself to questions . and 3 went into
details AS to question he said:
"Since neither of the so-calied great par
ties stood for any principle, / voted the So
cial democratic ticket.
This Is a rema kab1e statement. Neither
of the so-called great parties stood for any
principle?" Why, the republicans In their
platform took position on every principle
associated with the practical politics of the
day. Money. the tariff. imperialism, capital
and labor, and other questions were handled
quite frankly. The democrats evaded moth
ing but the money question. and that their
tariff they expressed themselves very much
as Mr.. Adams himself now does, and the
wonder is that that deliverance of itself did
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-20
The Sidewalk Problem

The fact that the District Court of APP
peals declared the latest legislation requir-
ing the cleaning of sidewalks to be uncon-
stitutOnal should not deter Congress from
trying to devise a substitute statute which
will withstand the scrutiny of the courts
If it cannot frame a law which will bear
this inspection. If, in short, it cannot write
into the law the requirement that house.
holders and property owners shall take
proper care of the sidewalks in front of
their premises, it should forthwith, upon
discovering that situation, adopt a system
of sidewalk cleaning in winter at public ex-
pense which will insure safe passage for
pedestrians after a snowfall or freeze.
The case should appeal to the lawyers in
Congress as worthy of immediate attention.
IT is surely not desirable to allow the win
ter to pass without the enactment of a
fairly promising substitute for the de.
stroyed law, thus conspicuously setting
Washington apart from all other large
cities as practically the only community
where the sidewalks are not cleaned after
snow storm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-20

around q bloody circle. He would try to
do" creation. but would probably be
"done' himself And thus after a brief
trial Of hundred and odd years would
come to an inglorious end the venture in
popular government OF the American peO-
pie.
At this very time these treaties were
being framed. There has never been day
since the war with Spain closed that the
best sentiment of those who fought that
war has not been for peace with all ma
tons. 1t was ridiculous to suppose and
charge that a ninety-day scrap like that
could intoxicate a people who knew what
war on gigantic scale was. The contest
lasted just long enough and was of that
character to make us desire amicable terms
with our neighbors. We had hardly got
'our mad up" Our foe was simply annoy
Ing. 1t was not much more than vexatious
to have to stop in the midst of a revival of
prosperity here at home and put an end to
nuisance at our door.
But we have not been injured either at
home or abroad by the Misrepresentation
of the anti-imperialists. The foreign DOW
ers OF greatest influence have been glad to
sign with us for means of arbitration, and
an overwhelming majority of the American
people have testified at the polls to their
approval of our relations with the outside
world, and virtually Endorsed the purposes
set forth in the treaties in question
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-20

not secure his support. He ana John Sharp
Williams talk very much alike on the sub
ject Of tariff duties, and Mr.. Adams is elf-
gible for membership in any Massachusetts
club moving for reciprocity with Canada.
There were men-Iwho tfauaght the repub-
licans had said too much. and there were
men who thought the democrats had said
too little. The confession of the Chicago
platform that the schedules of the Dingley
law were not sacred was disapproved by the
standpatters. who held TO the opposite
opinion. The failure of the st. Louis plat
form to declare for the immediate evacua-
ton of the Philippines was bitter disap-
pointment to the anti-imperialists, who
would have Uncle Sam leave the Islands be-
tween two suns. But Mr.. Adams, so far,
is the only man who complains that neither
of the two, great parties stood In the CAM
paign for any principle at all. What would
have satisfied him in that line?
In despair-as a sort of taking to the
woods-he voted for the social democratic
party. For what did that party stand? 1t
cut SO small figure in the fight that Its
deliverance escaped all but those who were
willing to fire in the air.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-20
Poison Packages.

A Princeton. N. j.. business man received
a small parcel in the mail few days ago.
containing a plug of tobacco and a note, ad-
dressed to him In familiar terms. express
ing the hope that he would enjoy the
Christmas gift. Its peculiar appearance
caused him to examine 1t before taking
bite of the tobacco. and he found that 1t
had been split open and quantity Of ar
senic and Paris green inserted. 1t Is need
less to add that the note was unsigned.
This close escape from tragedy furnishes
another reminder to beware of the anony-
nous gift of something to eat or drink that
comes through the mails or by express.
whether at Christmas time or otherwise.
If the sender is friend he will not hesi-
tate to sign his name to the accompanying
card or note. So many poisoning cases
have occurred in the past few years in
consequence Of the thoughtlessness and
perhaps the greed Of people who get such
presents from mysterious sources that the
public should by this time be we'll warne1
of the possible danger. But the reminder
must be repeated occasionally to make 1t
effective. and the hope always is that 1t
need not be expressed in terms of crime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-20
Philippine Legislation,

Why this partisan division in Congress
on legislation for the Philippines? Why
should not both parties work together in
the matters which are proposed for the
benefit of the islands?
1t Is agreed-leading democrats frankly
confess as much-that last months verdict
at the polls means American occupation of
the archipelago for an indefinite period. 1t
Is certain to. be for years, and 1t may be
forever. Who shall say what the future
has In store for us on this account? When
We sent Dewey with his ships to Manila
we did not foresee the full consequences
But as they have developed we have met
them, and met them successfully. We shall
continue to meet the responsibilities as
they arise; and the more we meet the
firmer will be our grip on the situation.
1t may be that in a few years the Filipinos
will unite as one man and beg us to stay.
And there is no doubt that such an appeal
would be echoed by the world at large.
We confront today. then. a plain propo-
sition so far as our presence In the islands
is concerned. We are there by right, we
are there to stay, and we are there to do
whatever in US lies for the advancement
of the people and the development of the
country. We must share our opportunities
with those whom we have attached to u.s.
We must give them the benefit Of policies
which we have proved in our own affairs.
We must do unto them as we have done
unto ourselves. Less than this would fail
to meet our everyday obligations
The tariff question marks our duty in a
conspicuous way. Those people should
trade with us to the full extent Of their
needs from beyond their own shores and
to the extent that they do this both they
and we shall prosper. They are anxious
for the necessary terms. and we should be
eager to grant them. Now. what is there
in this for dissension between republicans
and democrats? The freest trade between
the people living under the flag is sound
republican doctrine and the freest trade
everywhere Is an oft-repeated democratic
doctrine. If the time Is not ripe for re-
moving all trade barriers between the Phil
ippines and the United States, why not
lower them as much as possible, and thus
prepare the way for their ultimate disap-
pearance? Where are those democratic
votes that John Sharp Williams pledged
the President in any matter affecting lower
tariff rates? Now is the time to trot them
out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-20
Panama.

You can't please everybody. And 1t some
times happens that your most conspicuous
failure is with the man whose advice you
have taken, or are taking. The President
was denounced for his promptness in deal
Ing with Panama. We were told that in a
matter of such transcendent Importance he
should have gone slowly and weighed every
point with the utmost care and deliberation
Now he is denounced for not expedting
work on the isthmus. Why. it is some ten
months since work was authorized. and yet
not single ship has passed from Colon to
Panama. When IS he TO begin? why
doesn't he poke up the men he has called
to his assistance? Why does he permit them
to put him off with talk about plans, and
the necessity of starting right and then
keeping right? Why should they not be
required to settle all OF that over night, and
report TO him at sun-up? What world this
Is both for criticism and good advice!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-20
Arbitration.

The arbitration treaties are not in peril.
but there will be some criticism of them
when they are taken up by the Senate.
One could wish the doors unlocked and a
public discussion. No subject is more in
terestng, or commands wider audience
The whole world literally is at attention.
Peace Is the universal wish, and all that
will promote II should command respect
These treaties are in the line of that aspi-
ration, and If ratified Will serve very val
liable purposes. They are not all that the
slgnatories could wish, and where amend
ments are practicable they should be made
But In general they are worthy of support
and should receive IL.
We are leading the world in this business
end very much as the world desires. It is
not the part our anti-imperialist friends
prefigured for u.s. They had somehow per-
suaded themselves that We were on the
eve of running amuck. They saw Uncle
Sam, intoxicated with his exploits In Cuba
and the Philippines. brandishing long
knife. and braeed for a vigorous swing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-20
The Place for the Ball-Reception.

The question of a place for holding TINS
inaugural ball-reception was materlalS
simplified yesterday by the action or the
House District committee in abandoning
the nroposItion to use the Library OF Con-
gress and the subsequent action OF the
House itself in voting down an ameho-
ment naming the Capitol. Thus the house'
although failing to take final action on tiie
Senate resolution which names the PenSioii
building. Is confronted only with that
proposition and the way to the passage vi
legisla ton designating that structure Ia
cleared.
1t is noteworthy that In the course Vi 'io
discussion in the House yesterday every
speech in advocacy of the pension ONCE do
the place for holding the ball-receptioh wa.
applauded by both sides OF the chdiiioe'
The sentiment against using the app.
was unmistakable. while the Library p'aA
developed few followers. Thus as 'he .a,a
stands the pension ONCE project Is pi",'
a ravorite. II being conceded that puprc
building is to be used. to the emu '"a'
Inauguration of Theodore Roosevelt. as
compared with those of his predecessors
NAV NOT he belittled and rendered discredit-
able.
IT is encouraging that no disposition was
.,,irood In tho proceedings to place obsta-
Giles in the way of the holding OF the BALI
racention In a public building this time.
The House seemed to recognize the neces-
sitv of continuing as in other years TO
mark the Induction Of the President into
office with a great function at which the
neonIe can see the presidential party at
close range and engage in social gather-
ing appropriate to the significant event Oh
the day.
There Ia no meeting of the House today.
and tomorrow Congress will adjourn TOT
the Christmas holidays 1t is highly deslr-
able, In fact almost necessary, that the
question of where the ball-reception Is to
be held be answered beyond all doubt be-
fore the holiday adjournment. A post
ponement of two weeks would seriously re-
tard progress in the preparations, cutting
down the time now available before the 4th
of March by one-ffth. What the commit
tee of citizens chiefly needs today is assur-
ance beyond the possibility of mistake that
a government building will be designated
for this purpose 1t Is also important that
1t should know with the least possible de-
lay which building is to be used so that the
plans may be shaped accordingly.
In view of the sentiments expressed and
indicated In the House yesterday unmistak
ably in favor of using the pension building,
1t would seem to be the reasonable course
for the House to act favorably tomorrow
on the Senate resolution as it stands, save
for the minor amendments which the COM
mittee has recommended. Although that
action would send the measure into confer
ence, to adjust these small differences, the
agreement upon the name of the building
to be used for the ball-reception would re-
move all doubts and leave the citizens COM
mittees free to act with the least embar-
rassment. The conference could be held
after the holidays and the resolution
shaped at leisure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-20
Mems Um breIIas.

II UMBRELLAS are gifts
" that always reach a
mans heart, and the
handsomer the article the
greater the appreciation. All
degrees of extravaganza may
be INDUCED in when selecting
the handles, which are particu-
larly elegant this year. Silver
mountings are, of course, al
ways beautiful, and the de-
signs are particularly attract
i've this season.
There are also handsome
buck horn handles and a
charming variety of ivory,
pearl, natural wood with silver
trimming and many other nov
elites and elegancies in handles.
English Gloria Umbrellas, 800
each.
Silk Gloria Umbrellas, $50 each.
Union Taffeta Silk Umbrellas, 500
to $500 each.
Union and All-silk Umbrellas, 500
each.
Heavy Twill silk Umbrellas, $500
TO $1,000 each.
Main floor, + st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-20
Beautiful
Decorative Screens.
(Second Floor-G Street.)

Il N our new Screen Depart
ment, on second floor, &c
street, we are showing
very large assortment of
Folding Screens, both practi-
cal and ornamental, selected
with great care and with espe-
cial reference to the holiday
trade. They are useful and
convenient and welcome in ev-
cry home. Oak and mahogany
frames, with filings of silko-
line, burlap with pyro-etched
designs, French panel effects,
Japanese designs and plain and
fancy effects in burlap, leather
cite and other materials. Prices
range from $500 to $45.oo.
4-fold Japanese Gilt-emproldered Screens.
In artistic effects.
$3.50 each.
S.fold Weathered Oak Screens. filled with
5000 to 5000 each.
3-foid Screens. filled with burlap and fin
ished at top with tapestry panels
$3.50 each.
4-fold Screens, filled with burlap, in rich
effects.
$1,000 each,
Jointed weathered Oak Screens. filed
with buriap and finished with tapestry pan
els-handsome and very artistic
S22.5o to $1,000 each.
Handsome Screens of japanese Mahogany.
artistica1ly carved and set with beautiful
embossed panels. In bird and flower designs
$500 each.
Fire Screens, with tapestry covered frames
and burlap filling.
$3.75 to $1,000 each.
Second floor, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-20
Common Sense.

I never saw a man so smart
That when you got right near
You didn't feel. down In his heart,
A strike that's kind o queer.
A Door man wastes his little share,
A rich man skimps his pence.
The thing that's needed everywhere
Is just plain common sense.
The greatest genius will dismay
With foibles that distress.
And in his vanity display
A downright foolishness.
For power and wealth and wit and ease
Ny wishes are intense.
But more than each or all of these
I pray for common sense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-20
Georgia and the Negro.
From the Savannah Press.

The best way to help the negro, to make
him satisfied with his condition and attached
to the government, is to keep the ballot in
his hand After forty years of preparation
1t would be travesty to take it away from
him now. The national government would
not stand for 1t, and the southern people
would find themselves more isolated than
ever If such a thing were attempted. So
far as Georgia Is concerned there is no Sc
rious idea of DISTINGUISHING the negro, nor
do any considerable number OF the people
clamor for a repeal of the amendments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-20
Mems Rain Coats.

1.-THE up-to-date, smart,
good-looking kind, that
appeal to men of good
taste. Such coats are no longer
a sort OF side issue, but an ac-
tual necessity. A mans ward
robe is incomplete without one.
They are such a splendid sue
cessor to the macintosh of a
few seasons back, which at best
was clumsy and served one
purpose only-kept out the
rain. The Rain Coat does the
same thing, but not at the ex-
pense of good-ftting, good
looking, dressy garm ents.
Prices from
$1,000 to $3.50.
We are showing some new
Paddocks at $4,000. Strictly
high-grade coats.
Main floor. F st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-20
Rugs as Xmas Gifts.
RUG is a gift that is sure
\ to be appreciated. It is a

An
IN to be appreciated. It is a
q present whose mission is
not lost after the holidays, but
is a constant reminder of the
good wishes of the sender for
years to comeii
A particularly desirable
point about our stock is that
YOU can sfndI,sizes to fit any
size space desired. Sizes for
parlors, reception halls, libra
ries, dens, dining rooms, bed
rooms ahd OTHER parts of the
house, ,sM sg
The lissbahOW gives a. gem
eral idea of this extensive
stock 1aiiEEtfA wide range of
prices: x9
Smyrna Rugs 75c. to $500.
Art Squares, $500 to $3.50.
Atwood Ingrains. $3.50 to $1,000.
Kashmirs, $500 to $3.50.
Brussels, $500 to $3.50.
Rexburys, $3.50 to 5000.
Barados, 1880 to H7.50.
Wilton Veiyets, 5000 to $500.
Body Brussels. $3.50 to SGT. 80.
Bigelow Administers, $3.50 to $500.
Bigelow Wiltons. $500 to $4,000
Paris Wiltons. $3.50 to $500.
Anglo Indians, 5000.
Anglo Persial1s. $4,000.
Skin Rugs, $50 to $475.
Bath Rugs, % to $4.75.
Oriental Rugs. $1.75 to $4,000.
Fourth door. G st. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-20
Guaranteed
Sewing Machines.

I'm selecting Xmas presents,
something that is useful as
well as ornamental may be
chosen with the assurance of its
giving pleasure. You will find
the two most happily combined
in a Sewing Machine-and a
machine is a present that any
housewife will greatly admire
and appreciate.
Our Sewing Machines are
the equal of the best, and the
most perfect and complete pro-
auctions on the market today.
The principal features are:
Easy running, light, noiseless,
nickeled-steel mechanism, ball
bearing and complete with a
full set of steel attachments and
flve-year guarantee.
wv & L." box top, three drawers.
$500.
''W. & L." drop-head, $500.
'W. &c L." drop-head, with auto
matte lift. $28.50
Surprise" drop-head, $500.
Improved Howe" drop-head, with
automatic lift; cabinet case; $500.
"Eldredge Automatic" box top,
$500.
'Eldredge Automatic" drop-head,
with automatic lift, $4,000.
Hand Machines, $500 to $780,
Specials:
AS special values for the HOLIDAYS
we have purchased and offer two
lots of Sewing Machines first-class
in every particular and fully guar
anteed for five years. Easy-running,
simple, durable. with dlop-head to
make table for sewing.
New Howe" S drawers, $4,000.
Enterprise" 8 drawers, $r5.oo.
Eecona door, q ct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-20
The Christmas Gift.
from the PHILADELPHIA Ledger.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
The crucial days of the year are here.
That difficult duty, the selection Of the
Christmas gift, must be heroically faced,
can no longer be put off. 1t Is fearsome
business. The storming Of the marts at
Christmastide is as ferocious as was the
storming Of the Bastile. Men go about the
strenuous work in their laundering, irrita-
BILE way, buy quickly, higgle little over the
price and take the chances of buying a
present that misfits and that nobody wants.
Women select with discrimination. hold
anxious consultations with bosom friends,
meet the crisis with the patience. courage
and endurance of the seasoned shopper,
which no besieging throng at the counter,
no chilling frown Of the overworked sales
man. can appall