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The San Francisco call., 1904-09-25
A Monster Cheese.

One of the largest cheeses, if not
the largest, ever made was manufac-
tured at Altamont, in Daviess County
Mo-. recently at the factory of r. T
McCaskey. The cheese factories al
Mabel and Pattonsburg sent their
curd to Mr.. McCaskey's factory, where
it was reworked and placed in pro-
per condition for dressing" says the
Gallatin North Missourian. ''Milk
from Winston and Browndale and the
surrounding country was also received
at Mr.. McCaskey's factory. where II
was transformed into curd. The curd
was hauled to a car near the depol
and placed into molds of the cheese
and pressed. The cheese weighs 210C
pounds. New York Tribune.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-25
AfustacI.es and Crimes.

Of all the great criminals OF our
day. I can recall none who dared to
practice with q naked face. Drs. Lam
son and Neili Cream judiciously con-
cealed as much Of their physiognomy
as might be. Fowler, who murdered
by night at Muswell Hill, and Jabez
Balfour we're bearded men. VAIN
wright wore the "mustachios" Of his
period. James Canhsm Read and
Deeming, and Bennett OF the boot
lace murder. were possessed OF
mouths that prudence compelled them
10 conceal
The blue burglarious jowl is fan
tasy Of the novelist. No burglar goes
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-25
Rr,tons Following Is.

The British House of Commons re-
Gently discussed a proposition to con-
vert Great Britain's existing Board of
Trade into a Department of Commerce,
and to make the chiefship a Cabinet
position. A commission appointed to
consider the proposed change has re-
ported recommending II.
One Of the immediate results would
be very considerable addition to the
salary OF the chief of the board. 1t is
now about $4,000, and the proposed
salary is $4,000. Some one suggested
that the secretary be a merchant. Ger
aid Balfour combated this idea and
said that, If one followed such a line
Of reasoning, Great Britain logically
ought to have a sailor at the head of
the navy and a soldier at the head Of
the army, an arrangement the nation
hes persistently refused to make. This
may not be logical, but 1t accords with
the facts.
The change contemplated would lead
TO a reform that, according to Gerald
BaIfour, is very much needed and
would prove of great practical value.
During the discussion It was argued
that in future the Consuls. although
entirely dependent upon the Foreign
Office, ought to report directly both to
the Department Of State and the De-
partment Of Commerce. The latter de-
partment would write to them direct
and get direct replies. A copy Of every
letter and report received by the De-
partment of Commerce would, how
ever, have TO be sent to the Depart
ment Of State. Consuls would be com
PEELED TO serve for some time in the Of
fees of the Department of Commerce
for the purpose of familiarizing them
selves with the work and the questions
with which they will have to deal. -
New York Commercial.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-25
Dead Man Appointed.

The Admiralty has made the extra
ordinary blunder of appointing a dead
man to an honorary post at Liverpool.
There is a dignified announcement in
the London Gazette that the Admiralty
has been pleased to appoint DR.. John
Charles Ryle, Bishop Of Liverpool. as
honorable chaplain OF the newly
formed Mersey Brigade of the Royal
Naval Volunteer Reserve. DR.. Ryle,
however, died on June 10. 1900, and the
present Bishop Of Liverpool is DR.. Cha
vase, as the King knows, IL the Ad-
miralty does not, for he has just ad-
dressed a letter to this dignitary.-
London Express.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-25
Iouncbing in Missouri Town

L christen thee Lotus. and bespeak
thy success" said Miss Marguerite
LOTUS of Boston as she spilled a bot
tie of real champagne over the prov
of a little skiff at Lake Contrary
recently. Nautically speaking, It
was trim little craft: but. in plain
Missouri, ii was a little mudscow call
cuIated to hold six at a squeeze, and
the Lotus Yacht Club gave it a real
seagoing christening, going to some
expense to get Il girl from Boston and
a brass band, to say nothing of the
cost of the champagne. 1t was a real
society affair, and the women and
men present felt like real Liptons-
AtchiSOn Globe.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-25
Ices victoria's Great Seal.

Although Queen Victoria has been
dead for several years, yet, astonishing
though ii may appear, her great seal
still continues 10 be used for the seal
ing of all official documents. This is in
accordance with precedent, and has led
to a good deal Of confusion among his
torians. since ancient documents are
often found bearing the seal of sover-
eigns who have died as many as ten
and fifteen years prior 10 the date re-
corded therein. The new great seal Of
King Edward will not be ready until
the end of this year, and, instead of be-
ing made of silver. as has always been
the case since the days of William the
Conoueror, near 900 years ago, il is for
the first time being made of finely tenn
pered steel. It consists of a pair of
dies six inches in diameter and three
quarters Of an inch thick When it is
required for the completion Of any state
documents the dies are closed, melted
wax is poured in and the great seal is
ready to be attached TO the document
10 which it is to give official value
Baltimore American.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-25
Want Protection From Americans.

The Association Of German Tool
Manufacturers has urged the imperial
government to prevent the further in
roads of American manufacturers up
on their special branches. 1t is claimed
that in the first quarter of the year
the import Of tools had more than
doubled, having increased from 245
tons to 526 tons, and that in the sec
ond quarter the increase threatens to
become even larger. Special emphasis
is laid on the fact that the United
States government levies a tax of As
per cent on German machines, against
the German tariff of five per cent, and
they insist that German machines are
in no wise inferior to the American,
and that there is no need whatever
for the introduction of American ma
chimes and tools into Germany.-N. Y.
Tribune 49,.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-25
Automobiles in Cuba

A Belgian commission to report on
commercial features in Cuba reported
to the Belgian Foreign Office that
Cuba, on account of the constantly in
creasing use of automobiles, is to be
considered. a splendid market for SUCH
A vehicle known as a voiturette, with
benzine or steam as motive power. is
most in demand. On account OF the
wretched condition of the Cuban roads
a strong, we'll built vehicle OF about
ten horsepower is in demand, which,
however, must not be too high in
price.-New York Commercial.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-25
Her Faith Strong.

At 5S years she is a well-preserved
mother of half dozen grown-up chill
dren, with physical charms indicating
that in youth she must have been a
rare beauty "All that l have now is
nv faith" she said sweetly to her next
door neighbor a practical woman, who
asked. What does that do for you?"
Faith? Why, dear. it gives me eyes
with which to see. ears with which to
hear, a mouth with which to eat and
talk, hands with which to work, feet
with which to walk; it is my guide and
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-25
Rare CIuster oil PearIs.

The most extraordinary pearl-or
rather cluster OF pearls-known as
-fhe Southern Cross" owned by a
syndicate OF Australian gentlemen,
who value it At 100000. So far as
is known, il occupies an absolutely
unique position. 1t consists Of nine
pearls. naturally grown together in so
regular a manner as to form a perfect
Latin cross. The pearl was discovered
by a pearl fisher at Roebourne, West
Australia. The first owner regarded II
with so much superstition that he
buried 81; but il was discovered in
1874 and five years later was placed
Oh exhibition IN Australia.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-25
Number of Breweries Decreasing

In the year 1882 there were 1O,S21
breweries in Germany, while in 1901, al
though the production of beer in
creased, the number of breweries de-
creased to 6674. Since 1901 the decrease
in the number has been even more
marked. The indications are that brew
ing is an occupation which it is more
profitable to conduct on large than
on a small scale. The internal revenue
commission of the German Diet is now
endeavoring to frap,e a law which will
protect small brewers against large
ones. This may make it possible for
the small brewer to continue to do busi-
ness in spite of competition.-New York
Commercial
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-25
British submarine Experiments.

An important series of experiments
with submarines is to be carried out at
Portsmouth One of the principal tests
will consist Of fishing for submarines
with a wire net. For the purposes Of
the experiments a netting 200 feet long,
made of thin but strong steel wire, is
TO be attached to three steam pinnaces,
and by them drawn under water at the
depth which it is known submarines
usually travel. When one of the little
craft becomes entangled in the meshes
the two outside boats will close in
around it. and so force it to come to
the surface or sink.-London Engineer.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-25
Uow,s TIlis Tor EnpIish.

A newly opened establishment right
in the heart of the City of Mexico has
just sent out circular, of which the
following is a sample paragraph:
Our Fabrik is fitted up with all the
most modern and indispensable cleo
tric machinery to the preparation and
manufacturing of meats according to
the European and American proceed
ings. Our mandatory is fitted up in
such conditions as 10 guarantee our
products for it's good quality and hy-
gienic cIeanness. They are sent to
home if desire. We serve also petitions
of sandwiches at Sc a hundred. Requests
at gross must be made to the Fabrik
or to the above said Sucursal. New
York Commercial.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-25
Objected to substituted Bride.

Before the magistrate of Alipore, re-
Gently, one Modhu Sudan Daft was
charged with having murderously as
saulted Nobogopal Chatterlee. match
maker of the locality. The complainant
had negotiated the marriage of the ac-
cused's son. The bride was shown to
the father, and ample marriage gifts
were promised. The marriage was cell
ebrated within closed doors, and on the
following morning the accused found
that an ugly girl, instead of the one
shown to him, was the real BRIDE
Allahabad Qnd.) Pioneer.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-25
victor Hugo,s Granddaughter.

Victor Hugo's granddaughter, Jeanne,
having divorced two husbands al
ready, is now suing for divorce from
her third husband. NJ. A. Edwards,
who was the brother-in-law Of the
late NJ. Waldeck-Rousseau Her two
previous husbands were the sons of
Alphonse Daudet and of Charcot- Her
career and that of her brother Georges
will provide strange notes to her
grandfather's charming Tart d'etre
Grandpere" (the art Of being
grandfather).
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-25
A Good Start.

II understand" tentatively remarked
the book agent, that this village Is
soon to have a new theater in place Of
the old town halI?"
Sure thingI' replied the landlord Of
the tavern at Waupsey, Mo. The Hon.
Bill Billderback had a chance to buy a
secondhand fire escape and an asbes-
tos curtain, cheap. and he's goin' to
build an opery-house to fit 'em just as
soon as he can git some interested
party to put up the money."-Puck.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-25

Yes. our new French cook is an
economical treasure. Did l tell you
about one Of his latest happy ideas p"
mo. What is it?''
He saves all the lemon peelings
to clean his kid gloves and then makes
the most delicious sherbet out of
what's left."-Cieveland Plain Dealer.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-25

goods. Within the past few years Italy
has greatly increased her exports for
cotton textiles to Turkey and is becom-
ing Il strong competitor of England in
that market If American manufac-
turers of cotton goods We're TO give en-
ergetic and intelligent attention to the
Turkish market they would probably
find it a good one.-New York Com
O1orpiaI
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-25

about with @ face that in itself
amounts TO a previous conviction.
When he is in Jail matters are differ
ent, for our prison authorities wisely
decree that the convict's face shall be
shaven and his head be shorn. They
at least insist on seeing the man as
he is.-Cornhill Magazine.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-25
Indo-Chinn Cigars.

The first Indo-China cigars have re-
Gently been shipped TO Paris by an AL
gerian. They are manufactured from
transplanted Havana tobacco plants,
which are said to have become perfect
ly acclimated. The product is pro-
nounced of splendid quality.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-25
other Santa Fe Trains.
To SAN RAFAEL.
ROSS VALLEY.
MILL VALLEY,
CAZADERo. Etc.
Via sausaliso Perry

SUBURBAN SERVICE, STANDARD GAUGE.
Depart from San Francisco. week days. at
e:3O 7:io T:45 $50 9:t5 1000. IL :OO a m.
iii 40 am. Sausalito only). 1920 1;+5. 3:15.
400 4:35. 5:15. $3.50 6:25, T:15. 9:O0 1920
II 35 o. m. Sundays and legal holidays depart
a. ITO. 7:45 500 9:t5, 1000. II 100. II 40
M 1920 90 l -. 2:3O 3:l5. 90 4:3s.
5:l5. 5:5o d:a5. 7:ls. Sis. 300. 1920 IL IS
y
Arrive at San Fransisco. week days. s:17.
ZOO :35 S:15 S:4J 9:s5. 1920. IL :O5 a. m
II :o5. 1928. 2:50. s:35 AGO. SOS. $40. 6:I5.
6:55, so. 10:G5, IL :25 p m. On Sundays and
legal holidays extra trains arrive at 12:45. 2:O5
$3.50 =. m.
Fer Fairfax. week days. depart at AS a m.
3:l5 m On Sundays and legal holidays at
T:45. 9:15. 1000. IL GO m. 12:2o, 1:Uo. :45
THROUGH TRAINS.
7:45 a n daily-Cazadero and way stations
9:15 a. m. Sundays only-For Point Reyes
SIS D. m daily except sunday-Fcr cazs-
Sis D. m Sundays onIy-For Cazadero, etc
TICKET OFFICE-e26 Market ST.
FERRY-Union Depot. foot Of Market st.
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constant protector" Half an hour later
the lovely dame fell down the kitchen
stairs and was laid i'm for week. Her
faith is less stanch.-New York Press
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-25
coASSJ st., LINE 7 Me-, ISsTTsE sI1..; ,saHs'l'

7.46A Santa Cruz zExcursionlsundayo onlyl
e.16A Newark. Lenterville. San jose,
FELTON,. Boulder Greek. Big Basin.
Santa Cruz aud Way StariOrB..-
f9.15A AlvaradO. Newark san Jose. Los
Gatos, ,GlenwOOd, FELTON,, Boulder
Creek, Big Basin. Santa Cruz.
fZ.16P Newark, Centerville. San jose.
New Almsden. Los GatOs. FELTON,.
Boulder Greek, Santa Cruz and
Principal Way Stations .........
l.16P Newark, San Jose, Los Gatos.
G.1SP Wright, Boulder Creek and Santa
Cruz Saturday and Sunday only.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-19
A WEEK OF WEDDINGS.
Hymen's Altar at RusseIlvilIe is Freely
 PntrOnlzed.

Russellville. Aug. 1s.-(Special. J. This has been week notable in tho number of weddings here. Nj. D. Tur- ncr of Brownwood, Texas. and Miss Lula Seal, were married yesterday at the brides home near here. leaving to- day for Erownwood where Mir. Turner hClds a responsible position with n rail read.
 T. F. IIerly and Miss Linnie Sibly were married at the residence of Clerk SibiY her" today
 l.. (, Daniel and Mss Minnie Duke minier sprung d surprise on their friends and were quietly married at the Court House last night Probate Clerk Curran performing the ceremony
 The young couple drove to the resi- dence of the Probate Judge, got the clerk to go with them to the Court House to issue the license and decided to marry right then
 The remains of Miss Birdie West were brought on yesterday evenings train from Vernon Ala. where the young woman died Tuesday from ty- phoid fever. The intprment was tH- day at Old NanVoe. fifteen miles west of here. the old family brryinE ground in sight of which hc- tutaer lives. Her and Editor H. c. Wns. of The Lamar Democrat, came up with the funeral Cortege. For some time Miss West has been associate editor of The Lamar Democrat She was bright. attractive young lady.
 D. L. Daily has bought the Hurst
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-19
DISCUSSED MOB LAW.


Camp LOmax Member. Give Their
 SieNvs on Ssus stiOn.
 Camp Londx l.. L. '. neiu it's regu- lar monthly meeting last night in the oitice ot Commander John B. Fuller on ,. Court St.
 houune business was transacted.
 The meeting was opened with prayer by the Paymaster. Col B. NJ. Wash burn.
 W. L. Gardner Company B.. lst Ala bama Cavalry and W. M. Bird. 8th Ala bama Infantry were elected members
 Applications for membership were received from H. L. Golson. Lieuten- ant, Co G. 9th Alabama; w. H. Mccain Co. H. 51st Alabamil Cavalry and w W. Thrasber, Co. c. 10th Alabama The applications were referred to 8 committee.
 The camp entered into a discussion of the mob law question.
 Informal. but instructive talks wert made by Capt c. A Lanier. Gen.. John w. A. Sanford. and Judge J. NJ. Car michael The camp adjourned with prayer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-19

.f t4a f held and James discharged. John gave the officers no information and when he was returned to the mines. lt wa discovered that he had served out nis sentence under the name of James Harris.
 James left Columbus when dis charged and went to work in Chatta- hoocnee county. wherc he has ueeh since. He was arrested there and car ried to Columbus, Friday 16i. The Ala bama authorities were notified and an officer went to Columbus for him yes- terday. but he refused to return 10 Alabama without a requisition. AS soon as this is obtained. he will be car ried to the mines to work ou this sem tence.
 Rev. J. ". shoaff of Montgomery. was in opelika yesterday. He has many friends in Opelika, who always give him warm welcome.
 Lee County has probably the best Tree rural delivery service of any coun- ty In Alabama It is estimated that from S5 to 90 per cent of its popula- tion receive their mail daily from rural carriers. Routes are in operation from Opelika. Waverly. Loochapoka, Auburn. Chewacla. Salem. Smiths Sta tion. Phoenix. Blanton and Cussetta-
 Opeiika has four rural delivery routes. The first one established In Alabama, was at Opelika in December 1896. with J. T. Ross. as carrier. There were 6I5 pieces of mall matter delivered the first month. on that route, which has increased to about 4.00O pieces monthly There are about 12,000 piec- es of mail matter distributed monthly on the four Opelika routes.
 Large numbers of patrons on these routes are now subscribers to daily papers. The free rural delivery sys- tenn Is great success in Lee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-19
NOMINATION FOR CHANCELLOR.
Arguments In Favor of Mir. Oliver Be-
 ing Pushed by Committee.

Lafayette. Aug. 1S.-(Special.)-Th matter of filling the vacancy fin the nomination for chcancellor of the Northern Chancery Division caused by the death of Hon. H. J. Gillian is almost the sole topic of political interest at present. The candidates who have an- nounced are Hon. p. M. Oliver of La Fayette and the present incumbent. Hon. R. R. Kelly of AnEiston. It will be remembered that the latter was a candidate in the April primaries for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court and was defeated MT. Oliver was a candidate in the April primaries for Chancellor and Was second in the race being only 315 votes behind the suc- cessful candidate. There were five candidates for the nomination at that time-Hon. B. R. Bridges of Coosa, Hon. R. A. D. Dunlap of Etowah, Hon. IT. J. Gillian of Elmore, Hon. F. M. Oliver of Chambers and Hon. w. ". whitesides of Calhoun.
 The official vote for Chancellor in the April primaries was: Bridges 2.724; Dunlap 3,3s5: Gillian 5.597; Oliver 5, 2s2; whitesides 1. 297.
 From this 1t will be seen that MT. Oliver was only 315 votes bihind the successful candidate and was sS5 votes ahead of the candidate who was third in the race.
 "A StTOnS pTcNdiiS HI tuiS section of the Division in favor of the Executive Committee substituting and declaring as the nominee of the party the man who was next highest to the successful candidate instead of calling another primary.
 This course upon the part of the committee is urged and deemed advis- able for several reasons.
 It Is stated that the people have al- ready expressed their second choice; that 1t would be an erroneous expense to call another pri Atry: that another urinary. if called. would have to be held when the people will be very busy and that a light vote will be boiled: that the office of chancellor Is one in which the people generally take very little interesta and that the people should be relieved of the annoyance of having to go through another election.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-19
DEATH OF WILLIAM MURPHY.
One of Henry COunty's old and Highly
 Eatecmed Citizens.

Abbeville. Aug. 1S.--tSpeciai. )-Wil- liam Murphy. one of Henry County's oldest and most prominent citizens, died yesterday morning at the home of his son, c. c. Murphy, three miles from Abbeville. He had been In feeble health for some time, and his death was not unexpected. The body was laid to rest today at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, the Mason's having charge of the services
 The chairmen of the trustees of the several district schools met here Satur- day and elected the following to con- stitute the county board: J. V. Brown of Abbeville, w. M. Lingo of Edwin J. G Jones of Newville and J. R. Davis of Headland.
 These are all deeply interested in the cause of education and will give close attention to the details of their work
 Quite an interesting and successful series of meetings was brought to close at the Baptist Church Tuesday night At the close of the service the ordinance of baptism was administered to ten candidates. Rev. J. F. Gable of Florala, conducted the meeting and his simple, logical way of presenting the subject seems to have been fruitful for. besides making additions 10 the church. the members have determined to en- force the rules and regulations Of their body.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-19
THE STORY OF JOHN AND JAMES
Twin Brothers Who Had Trouble With
 state Authorities.


 Opelika, August l7.-(SpeciaL)- James Harris. white. an escaped con- vict from the Alabama coal mines. was captured in Chattahoochee County, Ga, Tuesday 16, and was placed in jail in Columbus, Ga.
 This is quite d peculiar case. Sev- al months ago, James and John liar ris. who are said to twin brothers, about thirty years old, were arrested under the new Alabama vagrancy law and lodged in jail in Cpelika.
 They escaped from jail. but were re captured and convicted of jail break ing. They were delivered to an agent Of the Sloss- Sheffield Company at whose mines the sentences were to worked out The men were SD much alike the officer who had them in GUS tody never knew which was James or which was John. In the outskirts of Birmingham. while the train was nov ing slowly James jumped through a window and escaped.
 John told the officer that it was John who had escaped. thinking this statement would assist James in es- caping. John was carried to the mines and worked out his sentence under the name of James Harris.
 In the meantime the Columbus po- lice, where the brothers are well known, were notified to look out for John Harris. who was supposed to have escaped After the expiration of his sentence, he returned to Columbus and was promptly arrested. James met him in Columbus and he was also ar rested, as the officers heard he was wanted in Cedartown. Ga. They wired there and were informed that the case against him had been settled. They then wired the Slos-Sheffield Company and were notified 10 hold John. but that James was not wanted. John was
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-19
Vclecttou on l,rIdee Donds.

Florence. Aug. 1S.-(Special. )--The Court of County Commissioners, which has been in session since August s. adjourned today at ncGt, An election was ordered to he held on the same day with tho general election fin No- ven1ber 10 submit to the voters of Lauderdale County the proposition 10 issue bonds to the amount of s20,00o to pay off the bridge warrants now carried by the First National bank.
 The bonds to be isened in denomfna'
 lions of $500 for period of twenty years and to bear per cent interest.