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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-31
Mr. J. H. Adams, the Yaehtsman, Perfects Device to Avert ;
 Collisions.

The Adams megaphone fog signal is a new device for obviating the dangers of collision. Its principle rests upon the employment of two steam whistles instead of one and on a time measurement of the interval between the signals made by these whistles. The primary signaller (Al is the ordinary steam whistle; the second ary (B) consists of a similar steam wh.s- tie which is carried at slightly higher point and a little forward, or abaft, the primary, and Is placed at the mouthpiece of a megaphone. This secondary whistle and its megaphonc make automatically one complete circle or turn during the eight second blast of the primary signal Ter The blast of this secondary system, which. may be of different pitch. is of course heard only in the direction to- ward which the megaphone is pointed
 and the number of seconds that elapses between the blasts of the two whistles must therefore indicate to an approach ing or a neighboring ship the quadrantal compass bearing of the signalling vessel
 An examination of the accompanying diagram shows that an approaching ves- sel receives information as to her own bearing from the signalling vessel. accord ing to the time that elapses between the
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IS FOG SIGNAL INVENTION TO THE PUBLIC.

sounding of the two blasts. Should. for example. she hear two blasts siniultane' ously, then only one continuous blast, and finally, at tho end of eight seconds, two blasts again, the signalling vessel must be steering bows on toward her. If an interval of one second occurs between the primary and secondary blasts the signal ling vessel then has the approaching ship on her starbuafd bow; if the interval be two seconds she has her abeam: if three, on the starboard quarter, and if four, dead astern.
 The inventor of this system, Mir. John Howard Adms. Is a well known yachts man. and his particular attention was di- rected to this matter by his long and varied personal experience. Although he has been informed by the best legal ad- vice that any patent he might seek would be amply protected, with much resultant profit, yet he believes that tine foremost consideration should be the good that must result to seafaring and coastwise people if the invention Se given free of all personal claims to the pubic. In this con- nection he has forwarded The Herald the following letter:
 Malvern Hall,
 West Park on Hudson. hereby make free gift to the Ameri- can people. through The New York Her ald, of my invention called the mega phonian fog signal, and trust that by it's adoption on the high seas the danger of collision in fogs will be quite, if not en- tirely. done away with. thereby fulfilling it's purpose by saving many lives.
 John Howard Adams.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-31
Pacific Waters.

The Pacific station requires a cruiser squadron. and this should consist of two divisions, each having four vessels. Hith- srto 1t has not been found practicable to employ more than four ships actively cruising in these waters The extent of this station and our interests in the Pa cifc make it impractIcable to carry on the work properly with less than the two die visions indicated. It Is not intended that these shall interchange with other squad- rons as frequently as in the Atlantic, but it is deemed advisable that one division of four cruisers should from time to time visit the west coast of South America, and when practicable interchange with the South Atlantic squadron at the Straits of Magellan. It Is also probable that a division of this squadron will occasionally interchange with the cruiser division of Ire Asiatic fleet, meeting for that purpose st a caaVelient rendezvous off Honolulu or among inc Aleutian Islands Prepar- cdnesS for war demands that this habit
 of mobility -hould become nearly auto-
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ence to the Atlantic coast, the Gulf Of Mexico and the West Indies. The ships of this squadron find active employment during the summer months as training division for the Naval Academy The increased number of midshipmen makes it necessary to have large practice squadron, and the use of an active cruis- ing force for this purpose has already proved beneficial. The midshipmen be- come familiar with the routine and GUS toms of a regular squadron, and this, 1t is hoped, will make them more quickly available upon graduation for entering upon the arduous duties of their profes- sion. This Is most desirable, be- cause the present lack of com missioned officers enables midshpmen to assume at once positions of consider able responsibility.
 The training squadron. consisting of certain vessels that cruise actively. was organized in July. 1902. It Is independent of the North Atlantic fleet, and has been formed not for manoeuvring and tactical exercises. but for convenience of adminis- tration. Under the old system ships were left largely to their individual devices uniformity of method being secured in some degree by general regulations and regular inspections.
 This system had some success when the number of men in the navy was insignifl- cant; but with several thousand under training at one time 1t is impraeticable to supervise the details and insure energy and uniformity of effort through the per sonal superinterdence of the Bureau of Navigation. The cruises are to extend over a period of two or three months, and at stated intervals in the year the ships will be united for general drill. This sqC 4dron has it's base in Hampton Roads
 The irregular character of this force and the diverse types of ships of which it is composed are undesirable. Economy
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matic. Some objections have been raised that squadronS will not remain long enough on any one station, and therefore fail to become familiarly acquainted with it. This defect must, however, be borne with for the greater good that results from acquiring 'the habit of mobility
 The vessels assembled in Asiatic waters have been for nearly six years actively employed in very trying duties. Owing to patent reasons the force has grown to such a size that it had to be organized
 tn 1902 into a fleet with three divisions, the general situation apparently demand ing battle ship squadron, a cruiser squadron and a squadron of small vessels.
 This organization of the force will take time to complete. but there Is no reason to doubt that it will proceed on these broad lines. The natural base of this fleet Is the
 Philippines. Mention has been made else
 where of a naval depot at Subig Bay, and 1t may be added as a matter of the first importance that the maintenance of our
 force in the Philippines and its readiness for use are largely dependent upon a naval base and dockyard at this point
 The battle ships and cruiser division of this fleet made at the very end of 1873 8 successful and memorable cruise to Hon- olulu, and after @ short rest returned to their own cruising grounds. This cruise tested the seakeeping. qualities of the units in an unusual degree, and it Is grat- living to know that both battleships and crulsers-even the low freeboarded Ore gon-came out of the trial unscathed.
 SIX cruisers .of an improved Olympia type and four cruisers of the scout type are needed on this station. Of these two are available and two must be provided The commander in chief of the fleet rec ommendS that two vessels. small gum boats or large launches, be built and as- siRned for service in Chinese rivers for the protection of our interests in such places as our present gunboats cannot reach. owing to their draught Other na- tons have vessels of this description in Asiattc waters. and as American interests in China are expanding 1t will be wise to provide the small and inexpensive types suggested.
 In addition to the vessels regularly as- signed to the various stations other craft have been employed in important duties. The first destroyer flotilla has undertaken long voyage to the Philippines, by way Of the Canaries, Gibraltar, Mediterranean, Suez. Red Sea and so onward across the Indian Ocean, A curious and inexplica- ble effort was made to interfere with this cruise. but wiser counsels have prevailed and our officers will therefore enjoy a new experience and have an opportunity of comparing their craft with foreign de- stroycrs that have accomplished equally long and severe journeys. It must he said in conclusion that most of this material has been taken from the ofFicial report of
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we should assemble in the various seas of the world Our actual squadrons and what they should be, according to his judgment are set down in the chart ac- companying the article. Beginning with the North Atlantic station, he points out that this force was in 1902 expanded into fleet consisting of the battle ship squadron under G rear admiral. com mander in chief: of the Caribbean squad ron under rear admiral, and of the coast squadron. also under a rear adm- ral. The flag officers commanding these two latter mentioned squadrons are sub ject to the orders of the commander in chief Of the fleet.
 The battle ship squadron thus forms ncleus around which may be gathered the other units to assist as occasion de- mands in special duties or in the man. euvers and tactical exercises which now form a part of our regular winter and summer program.
 The Caribbean squadron, created in October, 1902. is intended to provide A force in Caribbean waters which can pro- ceed quickly to points dema nding pro- tection for American interests. Prompt action is more thoroughly provided for, it fs believed, by the presence of flag onicer. who may of his own initiative
 
 sultation with the authorities of the somewhat difdcult countries that border on the Caribbean. The number of cruis- CTS needed in this squadron is set down as eight, five of which should be i'm proved Olympias, and three be vessels of light draught specially constructed for river service, but capable of keeping the sea. This would provide at all times division or squadron of four cruisers for active sea service and two vessels for riv- CT work. allowing one of each type to be absent for repairs. Culebra Island has hitherto been it's headquarters, but Guan- tanamo has finally been chosen as it's primary base and as a permanent dock yard. With this position well defended by Notifications, it is unlikely that strong works will be needed at Culebra.
 The coast squadron was organized in May 19. 1903, and is composed of the battle ship Texas. monitors Arkansas Nevada and Florida. and a flotilla of five destroyew. This force is to constitute one of the principal clements in the general strategic plan and will be used primarily for the defence of our coast and secondarily as a reserve to strength CT our principal fleet in the West Indies II Is intended that this squadron shall R composed of powerful ships like the three new monitors which, though for inludple 1i m battle, are not designed for olstaht cruising or continuous foreign du'N' It Is to he reEular riy based upom Key West and its vicinity. as this is 4 e7hN enlenl central position with refer
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Foreign Divisions.

The South Atlantic squadron consists of a few ships utterly unlike in design and unequal in possibilities. Our interests in these waters are always important and the little group stationed there should be increased. The least number of cruisers desirable is six, four of scout cruiser type and two improved Olympi1s. Of the cruisers now in service and building three could be spared for the station, thus leaV- ing only three to be provided. In the de- velopment of the fleet this force would be assigned to the South Atlantic station du- ring peace for purposes of tactical drills and incidentally to watch American inter ests in that region. In case of war 1t could be united with other squadrons in the West Indies, thus forming a fleet of considerable strength
 The latest official announcement is that the various sC;ladrons are at set periods to Interchange duties. and if is reported that the European and South Atlantic squadrons arc tO exchange stations at the completion of the wiuver manoeuvres in the Caribbean. This will be better news to the South Atlantic officers and mon than to the Mediterranean cruisers. It must he confessed that of late the latter < employment has not been all skittles and beer. owing to the difIiculues at Beyrout.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-31
THE VALUE OF CHARCOAL.
Few People Know How Useful it is
 in pr0aavf1os Health and HAautw.

in Preserving Health and Beauty.
 Nearly everybody knows that charcoal is the safest and most efficient distnfect- ant and purifier in nature, but few real- ize its value when taken into inc human system for the same cleansing purpose.
 Charcoal is a remedy that the more you take of 1t the better; 1t is, not a drug at all. but simply absorbs the gases ana impurities always present in the atom- ach and intestlnes and carries then out of the system. --' z1.-:--.s z,.s--.s
 Charcoal sweete1ls the breath after smoking, drinking or after eating onions and other ororouS vegetables.
 Charcoal effectually cleans and sims proves the complexion, it whitens the teeth and further acts as e natural and eminently safe cathartic
 It absorbs the injurious gases which col Ieot in the stomach and bowels; it disin- fleets the mouth and throat from the poi- son of catarrh. ~'e
 All druggists sell charcoal in one form or another but probabl ythe best char coal and the most for the money Is in Stuart's Absorbent Lozenges; they are composed of the finest powdered willow charcoal. and other harmless antiseptics fin tablet form or rather in the form Of large. pleasant-tasting lozenges,- the char coal being mixed with honey.
 The daily use of these loEenges will soon tell in a much improved condition of the general health better complexion, Sweeter breath and purer blood, and the beauty of 1t Is, that no possible harm can result from their continued use, but on the con- trarY, great benefit.
 A Buffalo physician, in speaking of. the benefits of charcoal. says: ''1. advise Stuart's Absorbent Lozenges to. all pa- tients suffering from gas in stomach ana bowels. and to clear the compilation and purify the breath. mouth and, throat; [ also believe the liver iS greatly benefited by the daily use of thems they cost but twenty-five cents a box at drug stores, and although in some. sense ia patent preparation. yet I believe set more Aand better charcoal in Stuart's Aosc9bene Lozenges than in any of the ordinary charcoal tablets." eowk--tf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-31

The European squadron consists of a small division, its principal strength being centred in the hagshlp, & |, The ofdcial plan contempiates the as- signment to- this important station of cruisers belonging to the general type be- fore mentioned. Six of these vessels should be provided. four of which should cruise together for tactical and squadron work one be used for visiting distant and minor ports of the station and one be under repairs. r"
 It is important to keep all these Atlantic squadrons at a proper strength, so when gathered into fleet the encouragement found necessary last winter at Culebra, owing to the heterogeneous character of the mobiliZed ships, may not be impera"
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Assayed.

Judge.
 She had silvery laukhI and golden hair. He had plenty of brass HAi knew she was engaged to another man, bot believed he could copper the other feLlQsss bets But one day he mot her on links. Her arms were bronzed and teeth gIeaned as pearls when she AnllAed at him. E 3s3 ' 4sI-3
 ''Your lips" he said, 'are Ike N1bies and your eyes are like greats diafnunds !"
 And your nerve,'' she Uttered, rTs liks steel. but you havenst got enough tin"
 It was then that the iron entered his soul. Alas" he sighed ''she can never be mine"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-31
pUpLIC SPEAKING.

Mir. B. B. Conner, candidate for rresl- dent of the Railroad Commission. will address the people of Montgomery aI Mc- f1onald.s Cpera. House or .Tnesdaxe night. IFebr,ary 2. at 7:l5 Q clock. Tho quSstion of freight rates is something which ccn- cerns every citizen of Alabarna and Mir Conner will claim that the trznsporkAticn companies are charging the people 9f this State too much for this service. The public is cordially invited to attend this
 B.-B. CONFER,
 Adv. T. J4HALL.
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indicates that, we should have q number of vessels similar in class and size, cap able of being used as training ships Tn peace and. as cruisers In war. True econ omy must be furthered by building u type of training vessels that will have an all around usefulness. Eight such vessels are required and they should be of the same size as the, San Francisco, with a sea speed of sixteen. knots and a large coal endurance, but with such reductions in armament as will enable them to berth a large number of men.
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Explaining the Situation.

New York Times.
 Professor E B. Shallow. who is assist ant superintendent of schools in Brook lyn. tells this story of peculiar sxcuss for absenteeism:
 "one of the little boys in the kinder garten attached to school No. failed to show up the other morning" he said, ''but another youngster who lived in the same apartment house remarked, explanatorilys to the teacher: -
 :" 'Tfmmy won't be here. His grand mother is dead and they are going to have the party today
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North Atlantin Cnast

In hls repost for fs03. Hear Admiral H. c. Taylor L. S. N. describes the character of the existing fleets and nqusdrons and makes many pertinent auSGestions upun the actual force that
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-31

All voters between the ages of 2G a. 45 must pay their poll tax on. ,r before Feb. 1st or be disqualined from voting in any primary, State or Federal election this year.
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-18

were plain commercial folk and were
very proud when their son was admitted
to the diplomatic service. There his
powers OF fascination procured his rapid
advancement. Petticoat influence which
always counts for much at courts, backed
him strongly. In quick succession he was
made attache and secretary Of legation
at Vienna, Berlin and Madrid. While at
the latter post, it is said, that the Infanta
Eulalfe became SO infatuated with him,
and disclosed her feelings so plainly, that
the queen regent privately beSought the
king of Portugal to provide Senior de
Several with some billet elsewhere. The
king promptly found something better for
him. He was sent TO London as first
secretary of the legation there, and in
1881 was made minister. He returned to
Portugal four years later to fill the Office
of secretary of state for foreign affairs.
but in 1897, with titles ana higher rank
he was back in London and here he has
since remained.
Many have been the marks of royal
favor which he has received. He is fire.
Quently the sole guest at it's family din
ners. No one receives more invitations
to the great house parties gotten up for
the kings entertainment He often ac-
companies the king on his tours. When
Queen Alexandra and Princess Victoria
went to Paris for three weeks stay. it
was the Portuguese marquis and diplomat
who accompanied them and acted as their
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-18
MR. CROKER I'm ANTIQUES MARY

Before Croker left the store, a cabinet, a
relic of Lord Nelson. caught his eye, but
the price -s500-did not suit
him.
1t is said that he has now become one
of the best judges of antique furniture in
England and that he is an expert also
in articles of bric-a- brac. Much of the
old and valuable stuff which he had accu-
| mulated at Vantage has been removed
to his place in Ireland, and it is under
stood that he is looking around now to
replTce it by articles quite as valuable
and as curious. But the antique deal
ers have discovered that he wants full
vaNe for his money, and knows how to
drive good bargain.
Recently the Marquis de Several was
urged to write a book on "The Art of
Fascination. 1t is said that he replied.
II couldn't if would, and wouldn't if I
could. Yet no one Is better qualified
for such task, for the Marquis de Sow
eral, Portuguese envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipotentiary at the court of
st. James, is acknowledged to he the
most fascinating man at present in Lon
don society. He Is an intimate friend
of King Edward. He is great favorite
with Queen Alexandra. 1t Is an old story
that their daughter, Princess Victoria,
years ago lost her heart to him, and ru-
mors of an impending wedding between
them, though for royalty that would be
q distinct mesalliance. ara freanentH
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-18

mouth. Then he had the straws made up
into a hat, which he always sports when
celebrating the kings birthday or any Of
the other anniversaries associated with
him. There is not straw in 1t" he de-
clares proudly, that has not touched the
royal lips and helped quench the royal
thirst We may hear some day Of a
collection of toothpicks that have picked
none but royal teeth, or of doormats on
which only royal feet have been scraped.
A caller on one Of the equerries of the
Prince of Wales, some time before the
luncheon hour, expressed surprise, when
recounting his experiences, at the dis
tinctive odor of jam tarts cooking and
other CONNECTIONS which pervaded the
royal establishment. With the exception
of the king whose devotion to the weed
long ago spoiled his youthful taste for
sweets and lollipops, all the members of
the royal family are fond of CONNECTION
cry. Queen Alexandra's preference is for
chocolates. While fond of them, too the
Princess of Wales is especially devoted to
fruit farcis. All her children are liber-
ally supplied with sweets and do not dis
dain even to suck at the plebeian taffy.
In these degenerate days among the
mighty the taste for sweets is by no
means restricted to aristocratic feminin-
ity. Several members of the house of
lords have weakness for sweets of all
kinds and sometimes betray it even when
engaged in the discharge of their august
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-18

Special Foreign Service
LONDON, Sept. 17.-While taking life
easy in this country, Boss Croker is seek
ing to acquire some of those cultivated
tastes for which ardueus pursuit of poll
tics On the other side allowed him no
leisure. He has become devotee of the
fashionable craze for antiques, but dis
plays Characteristic shrewdness in MAX
ing purchases. The dealer who under
takes .:play him for a sucker gets
left. He is especially fond of eXamifl-
ing the contents of a secondhand furni-
ture shops, He walks in in a casual
fashion. looks around, and if there is any
thing he fancies, asks the price, but gen.
orally departs without completing the
purchase If he considers it good value
for his money, he usually sends an agent
later onto strike bargain.
He had somewhat strange expert
ence a~dfy or two ago. In a second hand
shop he saw-a table he liked. 1t was
marked at 500. He offered check in
payment. but the salesman told him
checks were accepted only from people
known te the proprietors. He produced
his card. but was astonished to discover
that the salesman had no knowledge of
Richard Croker, Vantage. Berks." He
insisted on seeing the head of the con-
Germ who Immediately recognized him as
the former TamInany chief. With pro-
fuse apologies the check was accepted
and the table packed up for delivery.