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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-18

history of the wedding. The bride had been betrothed to the eldest son of the general in chief Shortly after the war broke out the two eldest sons were killed fighting against the Mexi- can army, whereupon the girl had been betrothed to the third son. In another battle with the Mexican troops all the remaining sons of the old man. except the sixth, were killed. so the girl was betrothed to this son. But fate fol- lowed her again; for her last betroth- ed had been killed the day before our arrival in the city. His body, em- balmed with aromatic leaves in a man. ner known to the Mayas and several southern tribes of Mexico, was brought back to his home and deposited upon the altar of the great heather temple on the top of a high hill
 All the sons being now dead the girl was to be married that day to the father.
 Upon entering the temple we were conducted to a place near the altar. There were no seats in the building and all the people were seated upon the stone floor.
 Near where we sat was the body of the young man who had been killed the preceding day. The odor from the aromatic embalming plants filled the vast building.
 Shortly after we entered the bridal party, consisting of the bride. a rath- CT pretty girl of perhaps 16 years of age. and perhaps 100 yestal virgins, all dressed in white, arrived Then came the groom, an old man of 65. straight as an arrow, followed by a number of his officers and stan of war, the Mayor of the city and tho council of government.
 As the general and his suite entered the temple hidden music from reed in- struments, shrill and high, but pleas ant. burst put into one triumphant. prolonged welcome. At the same mo- | ment a body of white-robed priests is- sued from the back of the temple to meet the general and his stan. whom | they conducted to the altar. upon | which each one In hIs turn placed fruit as a peace offering to the god.
 The groom then joined the bride and
 conducted her to the bier of the young l warrior, where the old man swore sol-
 emnly upon the body of his dead son | to receive his betrothed bride as his own and to protect her as long as he
 lived, and thus to preserve the tradi-
 tion that had been handed down for
 centuries that always the commander
 in chiefs eldest surviving son married
 the oldest daughter of the Mayor ol Chan Santa Cruz.
 At the expiration of this oath all tn, warriors shouted together: Tt q anstl So let 1t bet~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-18
SONS DYING WEEDS FATHER.
sueeessiveIy BetrOthed to SIX Broth
 CTS, Girl Marries Parent.

suceessiVeIy BetrOthed to SIX Broth
 CTS, Girl Marries Parent.
 Modern Mexico.
 Some four or five years ago l made a journey to Chan Santa Cruz, an im- portant city in the Maya country, in Yucatan, in company with a friend. a merchant who had long done business with the Mayas. and who was conse- uuently implicitly trusted by them.
 At this time the Mexican govern ment was making its last determined attempt at the subjection of the Mayas and the pacihcation of the country The war was being carried on by mathematical formula. Every foot of ground conquered was garrisoned and a railroad followed the track of the army. bringing in daily immense sup- plies of food. clothing, arms and am- munition. and line of telegraph kept open communication with Merida and from there with the City of Mexico.
 But at the time of which I am writ ing the Mexican army was still many miles from Chan Santa Cruz. As soon as we arrived in the town my friend said: There must be something out nf the ordinary going on, judging from the number of people In the streets" for the main streets and the great central plaza were one mass Of Indians in holiday attire. ( Story of the Wedding. With considerable difficulty we made our way through the dense crowd to the house of the Mayor. where my friend always stopped when he hap | pened to be in the city.
 When at last we did succeed In reaching the house we were met by one of the sons of the Mayor, who in
 formed us that his sister was to b. married that day to the general il
 chief of the Maya army.
 After we had been shown to ou room. sachez my friend. told me th
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-18
ART OF LAUGHTER.
ScientIlIc Discussion of Good Effects of
 the CachinnatOFy PrOcess.

London Chronicle.
 The immediate physical results of in dulgence in laughter are numerous. In the first place. the act of laughing in- wolves the exercise of a large number of muscles. including many of those of the face, neck, chest and abdomen, often become correspondingly well de- veloped, as do also all those glands. blood vessels. nerves, and other tissues in intimate connection with them. The facial muscles, for example. of the man who laughs often and easily are Rener- ally developed to degree which gives him the facial rotundity of a .contelted child. But laughter accomplishrs much more than the production of this mere outward appearance of well being. It has a highly beneficial influence on those two vital organs. the heart and the lungs
 During what is called 'ht" of laugh iy emptied of their contained air Fresh air is then drawn into the fullest ex- tent of their capacity, infating, per contained previously only stagnant air and hacilli-for in the shallow breath ing we ordinarily practice comparative During this process the general eircu- latfon is accelerated. impure air is hur- ried out of the system and fresh air hurried in. With the forcible ascent and descent oS the diaphragm during inspiration and expiration the liver and other abdominal organs undergo a kind Of kneading not unlike that undergone during massage, and which is of great benefit in rousing them from that tor DOT to which they are liable The heart is also stimulated tn Fnore vigorous con- traction during the active cachinnatorY process Persons who, so to speak. let themselves go. and laugh with a will. sometimes 5ring almost all the princi-
 pal muscles of their body into play, twisting. turning and bending them selves almost double in sheer muscular
 It is a matter of everyday experience that one feels the better for a good | in truth A nerve storm, comparable In | its erect to a thunderstorm in nature | Ion a very small scale). doing gooA by | dIssipating those oppressive clou6S oi l care which sometimes darken the r1en- | tai horizon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-18
New Canal opened.

Reno, New. June 17.-with the open- ing of the Truckee-Carson canal, be- low Reno today. the first irrigation sys- tenn constructed by the Government un- der the reclamation act. a new era, was opened for Nevada and then the entire West.
 The main canal runs from Derby, fifteen miles east of Reno on the True kee River to a point ten miles wesr of Leeville on the Carson, distance of thirty-one miles. -
 The entire system as projected VIII not be completed for nine or ten years and will cost about $9.000.o00.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-18
The State Courts.

Only two cases will be tried in the State courts of Montgomery this week and the benches of the civil and crim- inaI divisions of the City Court of Montgomery will remain unadorned un- til the first Monday in July, when the regular July term begins.
 Tomorrow the case of the State of Alabama vs. J. G. White & Co.,, and Lapp and Flershem vs. I. E. Teagle will be tried before Judge A. D. Sayre of the civil division of the City Court Equity court will be held on and off throughout the month.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-18
sr,nnatl,r for Norwerinnn.

Minneapolis. Minn., June l1.-Resolu- lions of sympathy for the Norwegian reople were passed today at a mass meeting of delegates to the United Norwegian Church of America, now in session here. The resolutions were at once cabled to President Berner of the Norwegian Storthing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-18

A man Is in "hard luck. k" in deed. if he has a wife who ''never reads the ads, and who does her shopping in com parative ignorance Of what things should cost.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-18

The frock pictured is of champagne mousseline voile. The style is princess and made on severely tailored lines.
 The front width Is divided into two panels, closely stitched down their en-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-18
Frock of Chafnpnxne Wolfe.

rated as a capable and efficient officer. The camp will last through Thursday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-18
FINANCIAL.

3FOR RENT-At Chautauqua. New York. a
 5tweve room cottage. furnished, for the sea .son. Apply 215 North Lawrence St.. Mont
 *gomery. 12
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-18
FOR RENT.

;FoR RENT-Furnished residence for June. IJuly and August: 114 s. Perry St., one block @from Dexter Ave; telephone. electric lights.
 Gbells. etc. if
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-18

|FOR RENT-Three nice connecting offices Ion South Perry suitable for dentist spe-
 |eialists. Apply to Pierce & Harjeman, 22 IS. Perry St, 12
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-18

READ our advertisements in tomorrow's
 Evening Journal about our Change of
 Rusiness'' sale at sacrifice prices of our entire retail stock. Sam Trum. 2oS Dexter
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-18

Beautiful dainty patterns and you can use plenty of them these warm days, regular values 35cs now. s-s-s-s~. 5S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-18
WANTED-TO BUY.

WANTED TO BUY-Thoroughored Jersey
 cow must be young and give between three and four gallons of milk per day. Phone 11S0. 8
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-18

FOR sALE-Counters and fixtures used iu our retail department, as we must immedi-
 atelv get rid of our entire retail business, to give our undivided attention to our
 wholesale trade; sale begins Wednesday, 10 m and continues the rest of this week; positive bargains. Sam Trum. 20S Dexter Ave 23
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-18

MONEY MoNEY-we have all you want to <iend long short time. on all classes Aof real estate. Call to see The State Ah-
 stract Co. IT South Perry St. su-tf-27
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-01
WILL TRANSFER BONDS.
Men Scheme to Compel Payment of Re-
 pudfated Debts.

New York, Oct. s1.--The committee Of North Carolina bondholders is pIan- ming novel move by which 1t is ex- pected to compel North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and other Southern States to redeem repudiated bonds amounting to about $4o.ooo.000 in the aggregate.
 Under the Constitution of the United States suit can not be brought against one of the States by citizen of an- other State or subject of any forefrn state. Under the recent decision of tjyl Supreme Court of the United States If, the case of South Dakota against North Carolina, however. a government may recover against a State of the Union up- on It's obligations
 The committee Is now planning to transfer some of the bonds of the de- faulting states not to another State. as South Dakota, but to a foreign State. the idea being that public sentiment in the United States would induce the Southern States to pay of the bonds if suit should be brought by the foreign State Venezuela and Colombia. it ia announced, have consented to accept a gift of some of the repudtated bonds and to bring action upon them against the defaulting States.
 The gift of the bonds however, ac- cording to E. T. Andrews, counsel for the committee, must be bona ade.
 The committee recently sent a letter to President Roosevelt suggesting that he urge the defaulting States to arbf- trate their debts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-01
.IsOLICE JOIN
 THE RIOTERS fingered by Concessions of the Car. PANIC Is ON IN ODESSA ROughs Make Attacks on
 Shops of Jews. Disguised Policemen Fire On 7Ccssacks, Who Use Their Kneuts-students
 Decide To Arm For Self
 Defense.
PANIC IS ON IN ODESSA

Odessa, Oct. 31.--(e:15 p. m.)-Some- thing approaching panic prevails in this city tonight. There is much in- discriminate shooting and bands of roughs are prowling in various quar- ters looking for opportunity to pill lage.
 ' It is openly stated that the police and military are indignant at the the Emperor's manifesto and are der to give excuse for violence.
 With darkness came a serious out break, when the roughs attacked the Jewish retail shops in Dalmtzkai street. It Is reported that they were accom- panied by fifty policemen disguised as workmen.
 The Cossacks. in aiding the shop keepers, used their whips and the flats of their swords freely. while the shop keepers discharged revoivers and rifles on the crowds.
 It is reported that several persons were killed or wounded.
 There were collisions also in other quarters and 1t is said that in every case shots were fired by disguised po- licemen compelling the Cossacks to use their knouts, resulting in numbers of persons being badly injured.
 The students at a mass meeting to- night decided to arm for self defense. The situation is considered critical, es- pecially in view of the possibility of trouble at the funeral tomorrow of students who were killed in the recent disturbances.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-01
NEW THEORY
 IS ADVANCED Male Surgeon DiSmember- cd Girls Body. MYSTERY IS CLEARING UP Miss Geary Died Under Illegal
 Operation. Manslaughter, According to the Laws of Massachusetts is Most Serious Charge Which Can Be
 Brought in Case. :
MYSTERY Is CLEARING UP

Boston, Oct. 31.-Just before leav- ing his onice at police headquarters tonight. Chief Inspector W. B. Watts stated that the doctor who dismem- bered the body of Susanna A. Geary, the suit case victim, had been loca- ted.
 He did not expect. however, that any arrest would be made for day or two. intimating that the police were awaiting something definite from Morris Nathan. the lover of the girl. who Is now in custody in Pittsburg, Pa.
 The theory of the police regarding the whole affair, in which the most serious charge in connection with 1t can be manslaughter. is that Miss Geary went to woman and submitted to an Illegal operation. The operation was not a success, but before the girl died, a male physician was called in and he attempted to save the girls life by a second operation for peril tonitis. Miss Geary died. the doctor then dismembered the body, and dis tributed portions of it in two suit cases which were subsequently, found.
 The charge against the woman can only be one of manslaughter while, according to Superintendent Pierce of bring any charge against Nathan un- less he should be accused of concealing a crime.
 Mrs. Geary. the mother of the girl, accompanied by her daughter. Evelyn, had a long conference with the Cam bridge police officials this afternoon during which she denied that she knew of her daughters trouble and express ed her belief in Nathan's innocence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-01
Tennessee Central Changer Hands.

Nashville. Tenn. Oct a1.-It was an- nounced here today that the Illinois Central and the Southern would come into possession of the Tennessee Gen. traI on December 1, the former to se- cure the western section, and the lat ter the eastern. The Tennessee Gen. tral will for the present remain as now organized. Jesse M. Overton of Nash vile is prominently mentioned for President to succeed Mir. Van Blarcom. President Spencer of the Southern Rail- way and party win leave tonight for Washington and President Fish and party of the Illinois Central will leave tomorrow morning. Both parties will be elaborately entertained at a ban- uuet this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-01
VIEWED WITH RESERVE.
French Press Thinks Promises Neither
 Clear nor Concise.


 Clear nor Concise.
 Paris, Oct. 31.-Oncial circles here are highly gratified at Emperor Nicho- lass manifesto, which Is regarded as being a prelude to a momentous trans formation of the Empire. This view is held by the press and public generally, which follow the Russian developments with absorbing interest.
 However the officials point out that the manifesto is somewhat general and lacking in precision concerning the ex- act nature of the reforms, but Count Witte's acceptance of the premiership is considered to be strong assurance that he will give practical results to the reforms.
 The Semi ofcial Temps views the manifesto with reserve. saying:
 'aThe manifesto Is neither clear nor complete. All the acts of the Emperor are the result of the strength of the opposition or of the riots and do not inspire confidence. His action yester- day was of this character. It was a capitulation not only to constitutional ism but also to the strike and to the revolution. It is to be hoped that the imperial concessions will soon take the form of realities. The unhappy empire has suffered from promises. What 1t requires today are acts"
 The Journal des De Bats says:
 The manifesto sets forth general principles. notably the enlargement of liberties. The application of these prin- ciples promises the Russian people the enjoyment of liberty of opinion. analo- gous to that enjoyed by the Western countries"
 The Journal des De Bats expresses the hope that the manifesto is in time to prevent an insurrection,
 Considerable anxiety Is felt here con- corning the internal interests of Rus sia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-01
to participate in the Psalmody Conven- tfon which meets in that city on No- vember 14.
QUESTIONS FOR nAILRoADs.
Kentucky Commission win Begin Tn
 vestigation of Rates.


 vestigation of Rates.
 Frankfort. ky. Oct. 3f.-The Ken- lucky Railroad Commission today through Chairman McChord. promui- gated forty-two questions to be ar- swered by all ra lroad companies op- erating in and through the State upon responses being made to which 1t will begin the investigation and hearing inaugurated several months ago look ing to the regulation of all traffic rates charged for 1au1s within the con- fines of the commonwealth. It fixed Tuesday. November 14, next. in the department Of the commission here to begin the hearing. which will last sev- eral months.
 The questions put to the companies are grouped under four headings. they being az o"va1uatfon," .gross Earnings and income" operating expenses" and ''traffls and mileage statistics"
 The companies can only be required to answer as to Kentucky traffic. pas senser and freight. and the questions put are directed only to these. Later questions will De put to the secretary of each company and the commission has reserved to itself the right to sup plament the questions put today. These or comptroller of the several compa- nies. In each question what propor- tion is essignable to Kentucky trafiic Y' Is askei and also .Jhe method or as- signnient." The questions put under the heading "traffic and mileage sta tistics'' are the most numerous going into detail as to the tonnage and gross and net earnings per mile on statc traffic.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-01
NEW PUBLIC PRIsTER.
Charles A. stiTiines Of Boston is Name
 BR The Presilrff.

Washington, Oct. 31.---The President has appointed Charles A. stiIiings Of Boston. Macs, as public printer to take effect November 1. MT. Stillings is manager of the printers board of trade of New York city
 The appointment of Mir. stillings was not forecasted by any discussion of his candidacy for the place. The large printing systems of New York and Boston indorsed him as a practical printer and executive He was also strongly endorsed by Senator Crane. He is son of General Stillings, who was adjutant general on the stan of the late Chief Blackmar of the Grand Army of the Republic.
 The position which Acting Public Printer Ricketts will occupy under the new administration of the affairs of the government printing office will be determined by Mir Stillings.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-01
GOES BACK TO BosroN.
Morris Nathan Returms to Scene of Miss
 Gearyss uensh.

Pittsburg, Pa. Oct. S1.--~With the re- iuctant consent of his attorneys and against the advice of the physician call ed in. Morris Nathan. arrested here yes terday in the winthrop suit ease mys- tery. voluntarily left the city tonight at Il o'clock for Boston. in the custody of Silas F. Smith of the Massachusetts State eonstapulary
 Nathan was in such an extreme state of nervousness today that officers Dunne and Dennison were detailed to guard his cell lest he do himself harm.
 Manager Reinold. stage manager Forest, MT. Lorimer's secretary Myfon & Davis, his Japanese dresser. s. Kim wo and other members of the 'Shep- hsrd K,nr'' company were examined senarately today by the Boston officers. Irformation as to the result of the fact that with what they had learned the mystery had been solved and arrests In Toston would he the final chapter Of the case. .,.
 sAsorris Nathan this afternoon admit ted xlat he is responsible Tor MISS Geary's condition and that he endeavor- sa to get her out of the trouble. From tS. adr,issions made by Nathan there ,,,,I, rrdoubtedly be something doing soon. I will say that man and wo- man will be arrested shortly and the suit case mystery will be cleared without
 
 a doubt" o,,.
 The above statement was given out hv Director Harry Moore of the pupiic safety department this afternoon.
 That a man located at Boston IS nm nI,cated in the murder of Miss Geary is a new development. ~,.
 Attorney Askand accompanied Na- than to Boston and while waiting TOT hj. train at the union station startteo ths newspaper men by saying that ne expected to produce Miss Geary aIvs'
 !Tt has not been proven" he said "that the parts of the body found m tha suit case were members Of susan Csarv's body. The head has not been sornS and the Identification were made hv cheap rings, of which there are thousands of similar design on sale In teweIrv stores all over the country. We will endeavor to produce Miss Geary alive.
 He refused to say to what extent his Arm had information that Miss Geary was alive, but said he expected to ma
 .srbere are scores of girls missing in Rc.ton." he said, "as there are in ev- ery city in the country. People hide ths facts of disappearance of sisters and daughters and to ferret out such a ease is a long, difficult task. We v,il arrive In Boston tomorrow and wnrL out the case on the information ,',e nave to the end of finding Miss GAarvn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-01
HEAVY LOSS
 IN PENSACOLA Fire Does Damage of Over
 $l5O,0OO. oscEoLA CLUB BURNED
Leading Social Organization
 of the City.
Mobile Was Tn Readiness te sesd Steamers to the scene, Bat Pen s.cola Departme.t Cheeks
 the Flames. 8

Pensacola, Fla, Nov. 1.--(Special.)-- Fire broke out at 12:30 o'clock this ! morning in the block between Rou- mania and Garden Streets, and before ages estimated at between $f50,00o and $20o.ooo had been done. Several hard ware stores were burned, and loud ex- plosions were heard. The discharge of cartridges did not deter the firemen from doing heroic work.
 Tn the property destroyed were some of the largest stores of the city. and leading social organization of the city, were burned.
 The following premises were involved in the fire:
 Plamer C. Watson & Company. real estate; Sidney s. Kahn. drugs; Y. B. Bruce, sporting goods; Mrs. Bowers, millinery; Hannah Brothers. drugs; Louisville and Nashville city ticket of- flee; Jacobi Brothers. grocery; Charles H. Turner. plumbing; Mrs D. M. An- derson, jewelry.
 At 2 o'clsck the fire was stilf burn ing fiercely aand the destruction of all the premises could not be stopped The first named firm occupied three-story building and the others were all two- stories. On the second story were the quarters of the osoeoia Club. which was the headquarters for naval off1- cers visiting Pensacola for many years and was one of the oldest clubs In the South. It's destruction will be regret ted &by many throughout the country
 In the early part of the fire three firennen were cut off while working on a gallery and for a time it was thought there was no escape for them as the only available ladder was burn ing. but the concentrated efforts of many of their companions saved them with slight burns.
 The wind has changed to the south west and the fire threatened to extend to thickfy settled cottage neighbor- hood. Mobile prepared for call for engines and q special train was ready to convey two steamers to Pensacola if the word came from that city that the Are had gone beyond control l Z At 2sbS a. m it was reported ta&t the Ire was under control Estimated loss. $t50.000 to $z00,00o. ~N