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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17

rice with heavy wood or stone pes.le to washing clothes by beating them in the streams and ironing them with sticks. In order to Iron. the clothes must always be ripped apart and wrapped around a wood- en by either one or two women ii is surprising to see the gloss on the white calico and the sheen upon the linen pro- duced by this method of ironing: 1t sur passes the dressing one sees in this coun- try on newly bought linen. Since the peo- pie dress exclusively in white, the wo- mans day-and often much of the night
 too. Is spent in washing, ironing and sew ing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17
An Historic TrAs

w. F. Ellenberger of North Water Gan. while cutting down a giant chestnut tree found in crotch two Indian tomahawks and of the kind the Indians used when they inhabited the region along the Della ware. The tree was six feet four inches across the stump and five feet fin diameter The trunk contained is2 rings wbinh would indicate that the tree was that many years old It was necessary to iiee dynamite to blast the trunk. The tree if ls sald, was council tree of the Dela- ware indians, and under its spreading branches the Indians met to hold thais councils and smoke the pipe of peace,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17
Dropped Letter.
Judge.

cle on the modern hotel,' said Mr' M. lnehost to the editor.
 I'm sorry 10 hear that. What was the error? We will try to correct it."
 Well, where 1 wrote, The problem Of feeding the crops of attendants and at taches has grown to be one of great im- portance,' your printers made 1t read the problem of feeing.''
 "Oh, Rhats nothing" said the editor, turning again to his work. T thought at first that we had made Some misstatement Of fact"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17
To Restore the Sphinx.

A project is on foot in Alexandria for restoring the sphinx, near the great pyra- mid of Ghizeh. to its original condition. Thick layers oE soil completely cover the head of the monument, while the lower parts are greatly obscured by accumula- tions of sand. It is proposed to clear all these accumulations away and to clean the head completely. It is hoped that when the work has been completed the sphinx will once more appear, If not in It's first freshness, at least in the grandeur of it's original proportions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17
An Important Omission.
Washington Telegram to The New To

world. p
 John Sharp Williams. the Democratic leader of the House, and Judge Tate oi Georgia, used to have adjoining rooms at the Metropolitan Hotel. One night Williams was hurriedly dressing to go to a dinner. He had a hard wrestle with his collar and another with his tie. Fin ally he had the one buttoned and the other tied and threw on his coat and went into Tate's room.
 Judge" said Williams, 'how do look?'
 Tate surveyed williams carefully.
 Really, John.' he said, finally, ''I think you would look much better if you would put your trousers on."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17
Eetter$ tc tbe Gdftoi'
He Cannot.

Editor The Advertiser:
 For the benefit of many Methodist preachers in Alabama and possibly Of others will you please answer through your columns the following question: Can a registered voter who has paid his poll tax, but who has not been q resi- dent of a county for twelve months. re. turn to his former place of residence and vote In the primary and in the general election? Minister.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17
Remarkable Trip in Small Boat

Exploits in navigation by small boats are extending to Eastern Europe. Simon a hardy Russian fisherman of Odessa has just accomplished the feat or navigating alone small sailing boat from that port across the Black sea to Constanza and Saline on the return voy- age. One peculiarity of the adventure is that Strdbrovsky navigated without a declaring that the stars were enough. He received a sum Of $1,COO for his exploit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17

fThe Baltimore Sun which suffered the loss of plant and office in the recent fire rises from the ashes and remarks that ''Sne city is now in position to secure an approximately uniform standard of excellence respecting the height oi buildings. the placing of hre-escapes
 plumbing. stairways and other matters
 as well as to get the wires that now deface Baltimore's streets under ground. "
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17

In its advice to The Chicago Chronicle to keep cool over MT. Bryan's oracular ,utterances to the Democratic Party The Detroit Free Press says: There is no reason why any Democrat should allow his angry passions to arise, simply be- cause the sage of Lincoln thinks he is a party pope instead of twice-defeated candidate for President. This is a de- fusion that the members of the party may be relied on to correct"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17
Graduated Eyesight.
Judge.

Yes. sir" said the Denver hotel clsrk to the new arrival; that white;c, ,nnlS mountain away off there is in the Rocpbio' U and 1t is hundred and fifty miles from
 Who would have imagined 1t wac so far?' commented the guest. so
 "Oh." was the airy response fro,, AL. clerk, 'if the atmosphere was onIv a iit1 tie clearer it would be SOO miles ava, II iit Clear Creek Cor. Eau Claire Ieader
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17
No Taxes on Handsome Buildings

In order to encourage builders to make the Russian capital thing of be luty the city council of St. Petersburg has de- clared Its intention of exemptIng from adjudgad ornamental as well as useful. It is doubtful whether our lawmakers would approve of such course, but it appears a powerful way to bring about It's object
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17
Some Biz Eirss

Rome burned for eight days and mos of the city was destroyed. London ha. had seven great fires. In the Moscow con fiagration in 1872 the. loss was $50. .O0O, ,OOO New York had serious fires in 1885 anc 1S45, losses aggsegating $23 OC0, GOO. Ham burg's loss in 1S42 was $35, GOO, ,OOO Pari. lost $15OCO0,000 by fire In IS71. Boston's big fire in 1872 cost $75, ,OOO,0OO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17
Unfortunate Error.
Mobile Item.

There was an unfortunate error in The Evening Times that made 1t say the edt- tor of The Montgomery Advertiser replied on the floor to the criticism of The Ad- yertiser expressed by MT. Bryan during his speech in Montgomery recently. Those who know the distinguished editor of The Advertiser know him to be too care full of the rights of others to make such a breach of good manners
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17

The Raleigh (N. C.) Post is earnestly urging mo curtailment of the peanut crop" We can get along with less cot ton. we can manage to live with less wheat and we might even worry along without tobacco. but give us peanuts or we perish.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17

In 1880 President Andrew Jackson vetoed a bill passed by Congress appropriating money to aid in constructing a turnpike road in Kentucky. basing his objections on the ground that it was not within the province of Federal government to ex-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17

Beyond a shadow of doubt, The Montgomery Advertiser Is the best and most conservatively edited paper in the entire State of Alabama" is the way The Bremen CGa.) Gateway sizes it up, and the remark proves that the editor knows a good thing when he sees 1t and reads 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17
The Only Thing Needed.

6IfunlnBham Newe
 There Is no reason why the Democratic organisation. The onIy thing needed is a platform framed to meet present condi- tions and that will appeal to the inteli- gence and patriotism of a majority of the American people. and candidate whose personality will embody the principles of such a platform.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17
No More Dutch Chickens for Him

James Hartman is an old standby, and a great authority on raising chickens. He says he doesn't want any more Dutch roosters, as the proceeds are not up to the mark. So he has bought two new ones, a Norwegian cockerel and a red, white and blue Yankee rooster that wakes the dead with his crow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17
Maternal Affection.

atlaHtd N>OHSllluIlOn.
 The other day at a rural railway sta tion eolored mother who was waiting Tor her child exclaimed. as the young ter was handed to her from the train:
 'Lawd bless his honey-sweetness! Ain { he de blackest, sweetest, little Satan dat ever you did seeg'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17

The Hartford (Conn.) Times fervently expresses the wish that "the foreign af- fairs of the United States were in safer hands" Same here-also the domestic affairs of this country.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17

William E. Curtis claims to have found the burial place of Eve. He should have had Mark Twain along with him so that they could have wept in concert over the dear departed,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17

In reply to a correspondent, The Rich- mond Times-Dispatch said that Mark Hanna is "sixty-eight and one-half years old" That is two years too much, as he was born September 24, lSS7.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17

If we are to send war vessels to the
 Orient we might send Bob Evans over
 and let him make a few appropriate re- marks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17

The Portsmuth Star declares that there is no necessity for this Russian Japanese war; Perhaps not, but they are at 1t, just the same.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17

During the Boer war the phrase 're- gret to report" became qaite common in the British despatches. and the Russians have adopted 1t this early in the game.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17
The Reason for It.

Alexander City Outlook. ,One thing that keeps a candidate at snlrt-tail distance from you is to inform
 nm that your name Is not enrolled on
 the poll tax books. We are afraid that is painfully true assertion with some of TaIlapoOsa'G citizens.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17
Wcman's work in K,roo

St. James Gazette.
 As there are no labor saving machines in Korea, women's work is done bv tbs ,crudest methods possible. from hullinS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17

The grounding question and the Mardi
 Gras frolics being over we may now turn our attention to Washington's birth day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17

MT. Bryan has paid his respects to the esteemed Montgomery Advertiser, and what he thinks about that paper is hardly fit for publication.-Chattan News.
 Even so. and what he thinks on any subject is hardly worth publication.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17

''Now watch Japan Russia" is the way q contemporary puts it. but out Of respect for the editors family we shall not ex- nnaa the naper by naming it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17
Plenty of Time.

Southern Immigrant.
 It Is well the primary comes early this year as several of the boys will need ume ,e to raise a crop after 1t Is over. They VIII have plenty time to put in late corn ana ana potatoes after they find out they are
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17

The Louisville Post speaks of "the un- disputed leadership of Senator Gorman." but forgets to tell us who he Is leading
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17

The victorious Japanese admiral bears the name of Uriu. Now he is also Heishe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17
Can Figure It Out.

Dothan Siftings.
 The lady who discovered the reason why nusoands forSs. to mail their letters can now nsure. to her satisfaction and most SL ner sex why those men don't spend sundays at home
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17
Q ' 9R eR Re ees R s 4 2 9 Q V CLIPPINGS OF CURRENT v
 COMMENT. @ W W& S z q e 9R 99 s S 3 9 H 9 Q
Al Worse Hole.

cunningham Age-Herald.
 A Connecticut woman recently held a reception while standing in telephone noie. but many hostesses have found snemselves in worse hole without IeaV- Ing their drawingrooms.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17
Daily average for January III 103
 Sunday average for January IA, ,17T

F. J. Kelly. Circulation Manager of The Montgomery Advertiser. being duly sworn eays: The foregoing statement Of The Adver- tiser's daily circulation for the month ot January, 1904, ts true and correct and com piled after ali reta.ns from news boys. news agents and leftover copies have been de- ducted. P. J. KELLY.
 Circulation Manager. Sworn to and subscribed before mo this I2th day of February. 1904.
 F. ". JACKSON. lseal.l N. F., Ex-o. J. P.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17

The following item from The Albany (Ga.) Herald, is copied for the informa- tion 1t contains for other farmers:
 One of the best farmers in Southwest Georgia, who has few ear loads of fat shoats for sale every fall, tells us that by planting plenty of peanuts (he calls them pindars) he can make more money raising hogs than he can make growing cotton.
 This farmer is in the same latitude of the wiregrass region of South Alabama and we suppose that what he does can be done by our own farmers. Fat hogs are mighty handy to have around the house.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-17
Au TxcelIent Showinr.

The following detailed statement of the net paid circulation of The Advertiser for the tnoFth of January makes an excellent show Ing. Alabama's only metropo't@n newspaper Ms The Advertiser is known the country over. i8 pardonably proud of this splendid record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-06
MEETING OF LOCAL BAR.

ResolutionSs of Protest Against APP
pointment of Judge to Be Considered.
The adjourned meeting of the members OF
the bar of the District Supreme Court viii
be held in the room of Criminal Court NO.
tomorrow morning at II O'Clock to con-
slider the resolution proposed at the meet
ing last Friday. making protest to Presi-
dent Roosevelt against his action In nomi-
mating successor to Justice Pritchard
without giving the bar an opportunity to
present the name of a candidate. The meet
ing of last Friday was called for the pur-
pose of naming a local man for the judge
ship, but before the time assigned for the
nee ting the news of the appointment OF
Justice Stafford to fill the vacancy reached
the court house 20
An attempt was.theH made to pass reso-
luton of censure or protest, but an adjourn
ment was taken until tomorrow in order 1t
was stated, to secure the attendance OF the
older members of the bar and have their
opinions heard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-06
HANGED AT wALLA wALLA
Murderer of Lottie Brace Meets the
Death Penalty.

WALI.A wALLA, Wash, May 6-James
Champoux was hanged in the state peniten-
tiary here today for the murder of Lottie
Brace at Seattle, November O. 1902 Cham
poux walked from the hospital building to
the scaftold nearly fifty yards distant, un-
aided.
lennon Champoux killed Lottie Brace, a
variety theater performer, by stabbing her
at theater here in November 1902 He
had met the woman in Alaska and became
infatuated with her. After he had spent
most of his money on her she threw him
aside.
Champoux's first trial was dramatic. He
feigned insanity, fought his jailers and
acted in every way like a madman. but n
jury declared him sane. His case was ap-
pealed to every possible court. but the
convicted mans attorney at last gave up
hope OF staying the execution.
Champoux stated before leaving for the
state prison that he wished to die and curs-
ed his attorney for trying to save his neck
Champoux's wealthy relatives in eastern
Canada, however, made a hard fight to save
him from the scaffold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-06
FINANCE AND TRADE
Prices Hold Well Despite.
Markets Stagnation.
FAVORITES SLIGHTED
PERSISTENT SELLING OF THE
SHARES OF N. z. TRACTION CO.
Buying of the Erie Stocks Encourages
Speculation on the Long
Side.
FAVORITES SLIGHTEI

NEW YORK, May every few stocks
were dealt in at all in the first five min
utes of the trading and of the usual market
leaders the majority were unchanged.
There was no change in excess of quar-
ter, either up or down. except for decline
of Is in Missouri Pacific and an advance of
" in Western Union.
Persistent selling of Metropolitan Street
Railway depressed 1t rs and caused heavi-
ness in the other local stocks. But little
effect was produced on the general list.
which later improved on buying Of Erie.
Trading was in light volume and limited
largely to the better known stocks
Business came to standstill virtually.
and the movement in active stocks was
barely perceptible. Metropolitan Street
Railway rallied Is, Rock Island preferred
rose y. Chicago Great Western preferred
ferred lost 1. Bonds were heavy at noon.
only changes of Importance were in those
less known. New York. Chicago and st.
Louis first preferred fell 3, and Bag pre-
ferred 2. Meanwhile Pullman gained 1, and
Rock Island preferred and Western Union
1M.
Very slight progress was made Iii either
direction, traders restricting operations on
the indifference shown to the market
Prices were hardened late in the afternoon
on demand for Pennsylvania, Union Pacific
and Brooklyn Transit. National Lead
moved up IN and Michigan Central dropped
8 on one SALE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-06
MAY GO TO JURY SATURDAY.
Defense in Powell Trial to Complete It.
Case TODAY

DOVER Del, May 6-The defense is ex-
pected to complete it's case today in the
trial of Mrs. Mary A. Powell for the MUIR
der of Estelle Albin. 1t is probable the
case will be submitted to the jury tomor-
row.
When court opened today counsel for the
defense resumed the quotation of authori-
ties in support of the motion that Mrs.
Bessie Kenney of Wilmington, who was on
the stand as a witness for the defense at
the adjournment of court yesterday, be
allowede to state that Estelle Albin told her
Mrs Kenney) that she placed poison in
the coffee of Mrs Powell on December %
last.
This was in support of Mrs PowelPs tes-
timony in her own behalf, and when the
question was asked yesterday Attorney
General Ward objected.
The court at first sustained the objection,
but when Mr.. Rigley for the defense stated
that he and his colleague had twenty-five
legal authorities on the subject to offer in
support of their course, the judges decided
to withhold their decision until the prece-
dents had been submitted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-06
Always Hits the Target.

In a letter tocthe Navy Department Capt.
swinbourne. commanding the Texas, said
that there is on that7battle ship new six
inch gun which has been fired nineteen
times and made nineteen hits. This is the
only gun in the navy that has never made
a miss In his letter to the department
Cant Swinbourne also calls attention to
the splendid nerve shown by the men of
the Texas in target practice. The Texas
went on the target range within a few
he urs after the terrible accident in the after
Texas began her practice the cause of the
accident was absolutely unknown, but the
Texas made the best record of any ship in
this years target practice, and up to date
stands the best chance of winning the PEN
nant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-06
WOLCOTT IN CONTROL.
fractional Differences Among Colorado
Republicans Settled.

DENVER. Col, May "a sharp contest
has been waged for weeks for places on the
delegation to the national republican con-
vention from Colorado, and was still in
progress when the state convention met to-
day for the purpose of naming six dele
gates at large and six alternates.
fractional differences that have divided
the party in5fhis state for the past two
years had been adjusted. however, before
the meeting of the. convention, and an
agreement had been reached to name for
mer Senator, Edward o. Wolcott as the
first delegate at large.
1t had also been agreed that he should be
made chairman of the Colorado delegation
that Gov James H. Peabody should also
be delegate and that. contrary to custom,
none of the congressman should be sent to
the national convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-06
KENSINGTON NEWS.
Town Council Meets - New Members
Sworn in-Estimated Annual Expenses.

Town Council meeCS - new me1u DeIS
Sworn in-Estimated Annual Expenses.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
KENSINGTON. Md. May 8. 1904
special meeting of the town council
was held in the town hall last night and
was attended by Major Eckhardt. Council
men A. w. Cornwell. G. w. Chamberlain
and F. T. Chapman. and Clerk and Treas
urer Newman G. Little.
Messrs Alton w. Cornwell and Charles
w Hurdle, the two councilmen chosen at
the recent town election, were sworn In
by Mayor Eckhardt. who also announced
the reappointment OF Newman G. Little as
clerk and treasurer. The latter was also
sworn in.
Mayor Eckhardt further signified his in
tention of reappointing DIR. William L.
Lewis as health officer of the town and the
council appointed Mr.. Walter A. Johnston
corporation counsel
The following estimated expenses for the
ensuing year were made and approved:
Clerk and treasurer's salary, $125; mar
ShaPs salary, $500: scavenger service and
inspection $3.50; street lighting, $500; sink
ing fund for redemption of bonds, $500; in
terest on bonds, S415; road repairs 81 600,
contingent fund. 5000. Total, $3.50.
Over two hundred silver maple trees were
planted yesterday on the streets of tho
town and I'm the plaza at the station under
the supervision Of Councilmen Chamberlain
and Cornwell.
Mr.. L. w. Maxson, one of the local trus-
tees of the public schools has rendered hia
resignation. to take effect at the close OF the
school year.
Speaking of the matter. Mayor Eckharde
stated that he heard of the resignation
with the most profound regret. He has al
ways regarded Mr.. Maxson one OF the
very best and most competent men for such
a position. he said. and the loss to the
school interests is shared by all who have
followed his course in the administration OF
school affairs for upward of five years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-06
BIG IMPROVEMENTS.
Million Dollars to Be Expended at Sol
diers' Home.

Extensive improvements are in progress
at the Soldiers Home involving an ag-
gregate expenditure of about 100000
An administration building and hospital
are In course of construction and plans
are being made for mess hall and dormi-
tory. At recent meeting of the board or
governors Of the home its was decided to
Ell ect the mess nall on the vacant side OF
the square, the other. three sides OF which
are occupied by the Scott building, the
Sheridan building and Stanley hall. Like
those buildings, the mess hall will be
built of white marble. The estimated cost
of the new building is $500, 900.
The board of governors is also consider
ing the ACCESSIBILITY of establishing on the
grounds a central heating plant with
view to supplying steam heat to the diff
ferent buildings of the home