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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-27
ADVANCE IN ORE.
Its AuthorftativeIy Predicted by Cleve-
 land Papers.

land Papers.
 Cleveland, O., Dec. 26-The Leader tomorrow will say: The price of iron ore for the ensuing year will be be- tween fifty and seventy-five cents a ton higher than 1t was during the year which is drawing to a close. The prob- abilities are that an average will be struck and that the advance will be about sixty cents a ton. This statement was made yesterday by ons of the fore- most ore producers of the Lake Supe- rior region. Some of the consumers of ore have been anticipating this ad- vance during the past week and have been trying to buy their supply for the coming year. The ore producers arc
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-27
Explosion of Magazine.

Findlay, Ohio. Dec. 2s.-The maga- zine of the Bradford Glycerine Com pany, north of Findlay. which contain ed about 1000 quarts of nitro-glyce- rine, blew up today. the explosion shak-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-27
nenth fo Mrs. sharn.

Washington, Dec. 26.-Mrs. Nellie Dent Sharp. the widow of Major Alex ander Sharp, U. S. A, and sister of the late Mrs. U. s. Grant and Mrs. James s. Casey of this city, died today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-27
FRATERNITY MEN LEAVE.
Delegates are en Route to New Or
 IeanA

Chicago, Dec. 26.-Delega -es from Wisconsin. Minnesota. Michigan. Iowa and Chicago to the national conference of Sigma Nu Fraternity. which con- venes in New Orleans on Wednesday. left here over the Illinois Central this evening. Delegates from Indiana. Illi- nois. Ohio and Kentucky will join the party en route and from Memphis they will travel in a special train to New Orleans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-27
Arsh Moderator Dead.

Madison, Ga, Dec. 26.-Hon. Joel Abbot Billups. moderator of the Pres byterian Synod of Georgia died at his home here today aged n.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-27
WITH KNIFE IN SKULL.
Remains of Man Missing for, Three
 Years Found.

Years Found.
 Paducah, Texas, Dec. 26.-The re- mains of Bus Sitker, a boot maker who disappeared from this place on the night of February 15, 1902, were found today in canyon in the pasture of H. c. Cook, four miles west of town. A knife blade broken off in the skull indicates foul play. The body was identified by the cloth- ing. Sitker was supposed to have had $500 on his person when he disappear cd
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-27
They Took Roat bud.

tcolumbus, Ga. Dec. 26.-(SpeciaL)- Ykasterday thA negro dackhands of thA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-27

wEATHE FORECAST. Washington, Dee. 96.-For Aiabama' Rain Tuesday, colder with cold waveJ Wednesday fair, brisk north- west winds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-27
Protection of Workmen.

"Fourth-That for the further devel- opment of the measures introduced by us for the protection of workmen in factories, workshops and commercial establishments, attention is to be given to the question of the introduction of State insurance for workmen."
 "Fifth-That there should be a re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-07
FASHION IN JEWELRY.
All the Original Designs Are Taken
Direct From Nature.

From the London Mail.
All the designs which have been actually
originated by living artists and compose the
art of the day seem to be taken directly
from the world of nature
The leaf of the geranium, the fruit of the
vine or the flower of the poppy may serve
as models to be carried out in precious
gems 1t is by these things that the jewels
or this age VIII be recognized by future
generations. One is glad to notice that ar
designs of the periods of Louis XIV, Louis
XIV and Louis XVI. but that some scope is
given to their original genius.
Coronets are Superseding tiaras in popular
favor. A beautiful coronet has fairly
close design surmounted by magnificent
pear-shaped and round diamonds the CEN
ter one measuring an inch in length A
still popular fashion Is to have the single
stones for either tiaras or combs set on
springs. One novel tiara with curious out
standing fan-shaped ornaments was sug-
and looks singularly suitable and becoming
in raven locks.
An entirely new decoration for the hair
consists of couple of large flowers on
narrow f1llet These are intended to come
on each side of the hair in front. They
are In brilliants, and the effect of the shad-
ows in the blossoms is given by an inlay
of cut rubies.
There seems only one idea for necklaces
ded at intervals with fat set groups of
three stones. The ends of the chain are
passed through clasp in front gemmed in
the new way, and they finish in a couple OF
jeweled drops, probably in a leaf design.
Dog collars are fashionable as ever. but
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"Pennsy" Awards Big Contracts.

A dispatch from Philadelphia says: The
Pennsylvania Railroad Company awarded
contracts yesterday for its elevated freight
line along Duquesne Way. Pittsburg. and
for the construction of the piers and other
masonry work necessary for the double
track steel bridge to be built across the
Susquehanna river at Havre de Grace.
Drake, Stratton & Co. of this city received
the contract for the elevated tracks in
Pittsburg, and McMullen & McDermott. also
OF this city. the contract for the bridge
masonry. The two contracts will aggre-
gate 81. 500. coo
: a part of the plan for the elevated line
is to give the Pennsylvania lines west ac-
tcess to the shipping center of Pittsburg,
and freight trains will be run into the yards
Pover the new line. Freight from this city
and other eastern points will be delivered
to Pittsburg merchants over the elevated
line. 1t is the intention OF the company to
abandon Liberty street, and. instead of a
wholesale commission district, as IL Is
now. the thoroughfare will be turned into a
retail store district Work will begin at
once
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WHY MANY MEN DIE YOUNG.
Irregular, Incorporate, Irritable and
Hard Working.
From Health Culture.

From Health Culture.
1t has been said that few men die of old
age and that almost al. persons die of dis
appointment, personal, mental or bodily
toll or accident.
suddenly. The common expression, "chok-
ed with rage has little exoggeration in it,
for even though not suddenly fatal, strong
passions shorten life. Strong bodied men
often die young weak men live LONGER than
the strong, for the strong use their strength
and tho weak have none to use-the latter
take care of themselves, the former do not.
AS 1t is with the body so 1t is with the mind
and the temper; the strong are apt to
break, or, like the Candle, run; the weak
burn out The inferior animals which live
temperate lives, have generally their pre-
scribed term of years. Thus the horse lives
IS years the OK Is or &C. tic lion about 90
the hog 10 or IL, tic rabbit 8, the guinea pig
or z. dive
The numbers ELL bear proportion to the
time tho animal t.~kes to grow its full size
But man of all animals, is one that seldom
comes up to the average. He ought to live
100 years, according to tho physiological
law, TO-. Ave times twenty or 100: but in
stead Of that he scarcely reaches an aver
age of four times the growing period. The
rea son is obvious-Aman Is not only the most
Irregular end most Incorporate but the
most latorious and hard working of all ami
mails.
He Ia always the most irritable. and there
is reason to believe, though we cannot tell
what an animal secretly feels that more
ii an any other animal man cherishes wrath
to keep 1t warm end consumes himself with
the fro Of his own reflections.
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WANT TAXES EXEMPTED.
Reform Bureau Officials Confer With
Commissioners,


DR.. Wilbur F. Crafts and Rev. DR.. j. G.
Butler, representing the international re-
form bureau. appeared before the District
Commissioners this morning to present ar
guments in favor of exempting from taxa
ton the property of the bureau located on
Pennsylvania avenue near I'd street south
east At the close of the hearing the Com
missioners stated that they would an
nounce their decision on the matter at q
later date
the reform bureau should be exempt I'M
der the law relating to charitable and edu-
cational institutions. He said that the bu-
strikes at the root of evils and prevents
pauperism, the breaking of homes and
the violation Of moral and civil laws In
cidentally he said 1t Is educational and he
contended 1t is similar to the w. c. T. T.,
the property of which organization was
recently exempted
Hopewell II. Darneille, the District as
SCISSOR, opposed the exemption of the bu-
reaus property on the ground that the
educational work of the institution Is not
collegiate, but rather in the nature of class
education He also declared that Its chart
table work is directed all over the coun-
try and not confined to the District. Only
strictly District charities. he said, are con-
law He was of the opinion that the claims
for exemption of the reform bureau and of
the w. G. T. U. are not identical in char
acter, as the union desired the exemption
of It's home, which is regarded as a sort
of District charity
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the old and somewhat inartistic notion of
rows upon rows of pearls has given place
TO three slender bands set with brilIiants
and connected at intervals BIZ graceful
sprays of flowers
A diamond shoulder strap is the last addi
ton TO the fashionable woman's Jewel case
1t Is made in some elegant scroll desigr,
and finishes at the back, where il fastens
10 the top of the corsage with a couple of
single stone drops. In front 1t hangs sew
erai inches lower, and ends in a tassel
stcdded and frfnged with gems
Plain gold is seldom seen now. and when
IL Is used is colored to initiate the old metal
and given the same dull appearance Then
consummate artist has made ii up into
designs showing the most exquisitely mod
eled little Cupids. In one brooch a couple
OF these saucy rogues toss a football COM
posed of perfect pearl, between them. In
another the golden child with wind blown,
golden hair, clutches a balloon also COM
posed of pearl, while he battles with the
wind. The genius of the craftsman is
shown not only in the perfect modelling and
proportions of the tiny figures. but in the
movement and action expressed.
Round watches are the craze of the mo-
ment, enameled and studded with dali
monds to be used by fair ladies. Gentle
mems watches are, however, also carried
out with elaborate and beautiful workman
ship. Flat watches with inlay of pale
gray blue enamel decorated with Louis
Seize designs In gold are very beautiful. An
absolutely unique specimen. suggested APP
parently by Japanese art, Is made of steel.
curiously inlaid with gold.
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PROPERTY OWNERS TO APPEAR
Proceedings for Condemnation of Land
for Street Purposes.

! Justice Gould of the Supreme Court of
the District of Columbia. on motion of AS
Sistant Corporation Counsel A. Leftwich
FSinclair, today signed an order notifying
fall persons having any interest In the pro-
Sceedings recently instituted by the District
Commissioners to secure the condemnation
sof land for the widening of street north
west through square south of square
1896. from the west line of 18th
street west 40 feet to the line of wash
ington county. to the full width of sixty
feet. TO appear in court on or before the
9th of July next. Such persons are to con-
tinue in attendance until the court shall
have made it's final order ratifying and con-
firming the award of damages and assess
ment of benefits of jury to be summoned
by the United States marshal for the Dis
trict of Columbia.
The land necessary for the proposed ex-
tension Is described in the petition filed by
the Commissioners as follows:
beginning at point on the south line
of street and the dividing line of Bur-
ieith and the city of Washington, thence
eastwardly 40 feet to 35th street and at
right angles thereto, thence northward
along the west line of 35th street a distance
OF thirty-five feet thence to westward at
right angles to 3Jth street a distance of
120 feet. thence direct to the point OF be-
ginning.
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ger of left hand; when he disappeared wore
black cheviot sack coat and pants, navy
olue vest Clothing custom made and has
tailor's name Brown" on hanger or inside
OF pockets, white straw hat, low collar,
white tie, patent leather Shoes geld hun. ing
case watch with monogram ''W. H. M"
on inside of back case. gold chain with
onyx charm, seal ring with initial M" a
neat dresser.
The further information is given that
Myers has been a bookkeeper for the past
twenty years, quiet. unasSuming and re-
served disposition, does not use tobacco or
liquor, and apparently man of exemplary
habits. and 1t is believed will depos the
money in bank or deposit company under
an assumed name wherever he may locate"
In conclusion. Maj. Sylvester asks 1.-The
officials of all banks and deposit companies
to be on the lookout for such described
man opening an account, also hotel pro-
prietorS and their clerks to cooperate in
locating him. and if found cause his arrest
and Immediately telegraph him.
No Information of Whereabouts.
1t was stated al police headquarters to-
day that no information had been obtained
to show where Myers went after his de-
parture from this city. Detectives Harti-
gan and Baur are still working on the case
1t is the belief of many members of the
police department that Myers contemplated
a trip abroad when he is said to have OBJ
tanned the Merganthaler stock and disposed
Of 1t. Anticipating his supposed intention of
leaving the country copies of the circular
have been sent to the principal ports and
shipping agents. Hotel proprietors are also
being furnished copies of the circular in or
der to swell the number of persons to act
detectives in the case.
1t was by sending such circulars broad
cast that Frank Funk, the murderer, was
captured and brought here from Columbia
Mo-, more than year after the crime was
committed. The police are confident that
Myers will be caught, although he may
elude the officers until he has spent most
of his money.
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ORIGIN Of "Pounds Sterling"

From the Liverpool POST.
How many folk who work every gay ~
tba year who use the phrase pounds ster-
,,ne,, are aware of it's origin? Probably
not one in thousand. Yet the adjective
STERLING" which apart from its CONNER
cIal sense has come to indicate worth and
eenuineness has curious historical Sig
nificance, and is a distinct survival OF the
times when England did not weigh SO heav-
,,r IN the balance of power as she does
now. In the fourteenth century the trade
Of the known world was. almost without
exception, in the hands of the Hanseatic
League. Within this league there were
many towns. most Of which coined money.
some using better metal than others. Luz
bec. a Baltic city, made the best money
and the English merchants, who even then
knew q good thing when they saw 1t. used
to contract for payment In the moneys OF
the Easterlings''- Easterling being their
name for the Baltic merchants. Short
ened for convenience. the word still
obtains. and has all Its original force.
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RETURN OF GEN. HARRIES,
Officers of the National Guard to Nee
Him at Depot.

Officers of the District National Guard
have been requested to assemble at the
Pennsylvania railroad station this evening
to meet General George H. Harries on his
return to this city after a trip abroad.
General Harries will reach Washington on
the train scheduled 70 arrive at $50 CLOCK
officers will wear dress uniform without
side arms.
General Harries has been away exactly
one month today, having sailed from New
York May for England. The trip was
made for the purpose of rest and recupera-
ton, the general having put in an I'M
usually busy winter. He took a slow
steamer and returned in the same way
twenty days of his vacation having been
consumed in crossing and recrossing the
ocean.
The arrangements for the reception to be
given in his honor by the officers of the
National Guard have not yet been COM
pleted.
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MYERS DESCRIPTION
POLICE SCATTER CIRCULARS
THROUGHOUT WORLD.
Hope to Catch Alleged Embezzler by
Same Means as Funk Was
Detected.

Copies OF the descriptive circular Is
sued for the arrest of Willard H.
Myers. the alleged defaulting book
keeper of the National Safe De-
posit Savings and Trust Company. have
been mailed to all parts of the world by
the police department. In the circular 1t
Is stated that the Fidelity and Deposit
Company of Baltimore. Md, will pay $3.50
for his arrest and delivery to an officer of
the local police department 1t is stated
in the circular that Myers absconded with
about $1,000 in currency on Saturday, May
%. He Is described in the circular as be-
Ing forty-three years old, feet 8 or 8. 155
pounds. light brown hair and mustache
(may now be clean shaven), light pale COM
plexion. light gray eyes. even white teeth
India ink dot between thumb and first fin
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To Put an Egg Into a Bottle.
,om the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.

From the st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
'Tf you were to see an egg inclosed in a
bottle with a neck 80 narrow that 1t would
scarcely admit of the passage of an object
one-half the size of the egg, 1t would give
you just cause for wonder and amazement,
wouldn't it?' Mr.. r. w. Brandon said to
me.
..And yet it is an exceedingly simple and
easy trick to perform. In order to ac-
complish 1t with entire success, an egg of
any size may be taken and placed in a
quantity OF vinegar, enough to cover the
egg completely. and In the vinegar 1t should
During this time the vinegar will gradual
ly absorb all the lime in the SHE'LL thus
rendering It as soft and pliable as a piece
Of cloth. but without altering Its appear
taken and forced through the neck of a
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certain arrangements he has in view The
descriptive circulars containing copy of a
photograph taken ten or twelve years ago
have been sent to the authorities of other
cities. asking for his arrest
In the circular the information is given
that Fields is forty years old, five feet
nine or ten. 155 pounds. light pale complex
ion. light brown hair, slightly bald, gray
eyes. smooth face, very neat dresser, uses
tobacco and intoxicating liquors. associates
with sporting fraternity: will be found in
first-class hotels and sporting resorts; car
ries cane; lame at times from rheuma-
tism. and may apply to physician for
treatment"
The circular adds that Fields is a lawyer
by profession, and as receiver for the
Washington Endowment Association of
this city. which failed. during the past five
years embezzled $4,000: was last seen here
about May 10, 1904 Kindly have inquiry
made of all hotels and first-class sporting
resorts. and II found cause his arrest
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CAPE JACKALS.
Yearly Loss Directly Traceable to
These Animals, $7,5OO,OOO.

These Animals, $7,5OO,OOO.
From South Africa.
During discussion on jackals in the
cape house of assembly few days ago. Mr..
Rubidge gave figures based on intelligent
and recorded observation of the depreda-
lions caused by jackals. In one year the
losses caused to his stock amounted to 10
per cent. Estimating on basis of $780,
600 sheep and goats. the number Of the
flocks in 1895, he worked gradually up to
yearly loss fl. 10000 directly traceable to
jackals. Mr.. Garlick called attention to the
fact that the present estimate of the fiocks
of sheep and goats stood at 100000 and
with that number as a basis the Cape
Argus works as follows upon Mr.. Rubidge's
figures.
ALLOWING for loss of 3 per cent. instead
of 10. the annual destruction of small stock
would be $50, OO0 equal at IS. per head to
or hair to f17O.0O0-cr together f382, 900.
That is the first item In the tale of destruc-
ton. Next there came the estimate of loss
caused to the weld and to the fiocks by the
kraaling system. II there were no jackals.
the focks would run free at night with
great advantage In the manuring of the
weld, and an increased value in the quail
ity of the wool. Mr.. Rubidge estimated the
loss from the enforced kraaling at pound
weight Of wool or hair per animal. and TAX
ing Cd. as the average price. this accounts
for q further loss on lt,WU,OU Sheep or
E425. 900. bringing the total loss SO far to
1901 600. But that does not end the indct-
ment against the jackal
1.-THE kraaling system has reduced the
dropping Of lambs from 80 per cent. to 60
per cent, and Mr.. Rubidge estimated the
loss on % 100000 sheep from this cause at
a45O,OOO.-or, say. about 9250,000 on II ,OOO,-
600 bringing the figure of annual loss up to
q, O57 600 Now. In 1902 the colony exported
wool to the value of Il. $50. 227-so that the
loss caused by the 5ackal. according to the
estimate of practical farmer. who speaks
from facts, amounts to over one-half of the
total export of wool.
when we remember that wool Is our
STAPLE article, 1t will be admitted that If
this industry suffers annually a loss
amounting to one-half Its export value. the
matter is one for the most serious consid-
Grafton Of parliament"
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bottle. one not too small, however. put
S,,e care should be observed in this, for
any punching scratching with the a;, nng gers
~ to pet II through is to roll 1t out
slightly Mny between the palms Of the hands .1ss
ghs hottie should also be held so that the
egg will slide easily down i the sioeI , d the
no. " ho,f ful of lime water and let 1t
stand thus for several days al.
The shell will absorb the lime, ana IN TINS
vav We resume its former hard and brittle con.
dition. after which the WAFER, waaer epa a in D
poo rrew bottle one has decidedly
cIlrious object"
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Companies Incorporated.

Certificates of Incorporation have been
filed in the office of the recorder of deeds
by the following:
The Nome Tundra Fuel Company: capital
stock. $500. 600: incorporators, L. 8. Walton,
Watson b. Miller and G.. l.. Peckham
Merchants Printing Company; incorpora-
tors, Charles E. Richards. Bessie F. holland
and Byron Graham; capital stock, 5000.
The Second Presbyterian Church: incor-
porators, John L. Beatie, George p. Du
Bose, Thomas d. Waters, ]. ]. Register and
w. s. Feland.
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Bill of Exceptions Approved.

, The bill OF exceptions In the Machen-Lo-
renz-Groff Post Office Department conspir-
.acy cases was today entered as approved
On the records OF Criminal Court No. !.
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BELIEVED TO BE IN NEW YORK.
Thomas M. Fields Friends Say Hi
Will Surrender to Authorities.

Thomas NJ. Fields. or Tom Fields. as
he was so Familiarity known, has not yet
been apprehended. He was last seen in
this city shortly after May 15 and five days
later. it is stated, he was in New York. 1t
Is believed by some of his friends that he Is
still there and that he will return and sur
render to the police when he has concluded
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Poor Prospect.

From Life.
The x-ray operator makes an excuse to
call his assistant into a room away from
the patient upon whom the assistant 10
operating.
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Thousands Of situations have been OBJ
tanned through the want columns of The
Star.
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Perfection Silk Taffeta Binding.
80
White Linen Skirt Braid. piece. .10c
Black Worsted Skirt Braid, piece.5c
Velvet Grip Hose Supporters, wide
elastic, never slips or tears. .... 21c
Foster Abdominal Hose Supporters,
reduces the form. pair. .44c
The Genuine Rogers Steel Scis-
Sors, pair. .................59 SOC
Warranted Nickel Safety Pins,
dozen. Observation-Disclosures. ......3c