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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-19

the fact that It is possible to prepare artificial camphor by mutual action of hydrochloride acid gas and oil of tur- pentfne, which produces 8 white sub stance possessing camphor-like odor and which is soluble in alcohol. Cam phor. condiments and the cordial which gave his own name. were the three chief specifies recommended for the cure of almost every ailment to which human flesh 1t heir by the skilful chem ist and fervid republican Raspall. Year after year, in his once popular Alman- ack, the virtues of camphor were ex- tolled, and, could the French savant spirit wo.d s be egorely 9 tro1bied pq by ths intelligence that, in all probability, there is likely to be scarcity of cam phor. Since the war the imports of prodigous extent. It is not only. how . phor.
 Almost all the camphor of commerce is the product of the camphor laurel, or camphor tree, which is a native not only of Japan, but of China. Cochin China and Formosa, and it's cultivation has been introduced into Java and the West Indies-.two regions which have certainly not been affected by the war in the Far East. The Chinese camphor tree is found in Kwang-Si and Foo Kien and affords both timber and gum for exportation and domestic use. The gum Is procured from the branches, leaves and chips by first soaking them in water until the liquid become sat- urated with 1t, when it is turned out into an earthen basin to coagulate, and undergoes other treatment. It comes to market in a crude state, and is us- ually again refined after reaching Eu- rope. There is also an oil extracted from camphor, which rarely comes to Europe, and the article made in Bor- IneO and Sumatra Is so much esteemed in the East that, even in markets of Ja- pan, 200 pounds of camphor of the lat ter country used to be given in ex- change for one pound of the product of white. like chalk. but has the same smell and taste as that of China and Japan. The natives ascribe extraordi- quently hang 1t, powdered. in bags around their necks or around their waists. wrists and ankles, and, euri- ously enough, this use of powdered eamDhor was strongly advocated by RaSpall.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-19
CAME NEAR DYING
From an Awful Skin Humour, Scratched Till Blood Ran.
 Wasted to Skeleton.
CURED BY CUTICURA
One Application soothed Him to Sleep. Cure Speedy
 and Permanent.

"when my little boy was three months old his head broke out with s rash, which was very itchy and ran considerable watery fluid. We tried everything we could, but he got worse all the time till it spread to his arms, legs, and then to his entire body, and he came near dying. 1t itched so he would scratch till the blood ran, and thin yellowish stuff would be all over his pillow in the morning. had to put mittens on his hands to keep him from tearing his skin. He got so weak he took fainting spells and we would think him dying. He was almost a skeleton and his little hands were thin like claws.
 "He was bad about eight months when we tried Cuticura. I had not laid him down in his cradle in the daytime for long time. He had got so that he just slept in our arms all the time
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-19
THE BLACK DIAMONDS.
Digging the Precious Stones on the
 Banks of the Sac Jose River.
World Wide Magazine.

World Wide Magazine.
 The black diamond is an important article ot commerce, not because Il Is destined to embellish the hand of fem mine grace but because of the fact that 1t has been widely applied In in dustry, where it is almost as valuable as it's white fellow. The home of the black diamond Is Brazil. the classical land of the diamond the richest beds of the mineral having been found In the province of Bahia and on the banks and in the bed of the Sac Jose River The stone. which is perfectly opaque, Is not beautiful, and if the magical word dia- mond had never been applied to the substance there Is no doubt that to this day the black diamond would be q thing unknown. However, the favor which this mineral enjoys is of very re- cent date. for twenty years ago it's properties were unknown and the trade in the stone was practically nothing.
 The constantly increasing perfection of boring instruments brought out the value of the black diamond, the use of diamond point drills now having be- come so general that the price of the mineral has in consequence rapidly in creased. Today the diamond has be- come of prime necessity in working tempered metals, saving of marbles, piercing of tunnels and galleries. and in mines At the time of the inaugura. ton of the Laboratory of Arts and Trades. on July 1. 1903, circular saw.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-19
How Soon Forgotten.


 An editorial in The Montgomery Advertiser a short time ago. headed shameful Neglect" in relation to the national forgetfulnesS of the brilliant naval services of Paul Jones, of revolu- tionary fame. who lies in an unknown grave in Paris, recalls the fact that at least two of the former Presidents of this great Republic sleep in obscure, lected graves. And yet one of them was the once idolized hero and com mander- chief of our armies in Mexico. General Zachary Taylor. to States is indebted for much of her southwestern territory. comprising New Mexico. Utah. Arizona, part of Neva- da and Colorado and California, rich military achievement made him the popular idol of the day. and won for him the Presidency, of which death de- prived him after sixteen months tncum- bency. He was buried at Louisville, Kentucky. but hls obscure and almost unmarked tomb is known to very few. and thousands pass 1t by not dreaming that under the sod of that remote cor ner repose the dust of the conQueror of Mexico and twelfth President of the United States.
 Such is fame, so eYanescent rever- ence for earth honors and dignity! His Vice President and successor, Willard Fillmore, has an almost similar posthu- nous fate. Some visitors to the Buffalo Exposition had great difficult ty in finding his neglected grave in that city. No relatives of his sur wives and his fellow citizens do not feel enough interest in the man who was once Chief Magistrate of this coun- try to keep the weeds off his last rest ing place. Such is life, such the re- wards of ambition. Yet these two men once represented the majesty of this government, and were once as prominent in the public eye as the am bilious man who now occupies their place.
 saith the Preacher
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-19
cetters tc tDe GdftcY
More About Major Montsomery's Grave
. pudleyyille, Ala. April l6. 19O6.

Dudleyyille, Ala, April Is, 1905. Editor The Advertiser:
 MT. Andrews of Ozark in his letter asks for further evidence on the mat there was any one still living who knew positively about this grave. MT. B. J. Vines, an honorable and highly respected citizen who lives four miles west of this place informed me a few days ago, that he was here and at- tended the re-interment of the body of Major Montgomery. MT. Vines's nar- ration of the event is as follows:
 Colonel William c. Morgan got up a large company of men and a negro, named 'Mericus" Hammock. who was with the army when Montgomery was killed This "Mericus" dug the grave, and burnt logheap over 1t and marked 1t. so 1t could not be lost sight of. Mericus told them the grave was ashes were on top of ground, and that Major Montgomery had bullet hole readily readily found m and the body fully in- identified to the satisfaction of all pre- sent. The militia then brought the the woods) and buried it little west of Dudley's store. The grave soon went down. and as the little town was built up the lone grave was looked over and forgotten. Colonel Morgan and his militia men reintered- Major honors they could bestow. It was n great day here and all the country turned out to honor the dead hero
 At that time Dadeville was not in eX- istence There was a small court house here Hence the error in
 Respectfully yours.
 W. G. Carleton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-19
TO BE A GREAT BATTLE.
It is Certain that ROjestvensky Is Not
 Afraid of Q Fight.


 Afraid of a Fight.
 Washington Special to N. Y. World.
 Tt will be great battle" said Capt. Samuel W. B. Diehl, the Judge Advo- cate of the Navy, to The World corre- spondent today, and will be watched with great interest by naval officials of the whole world. It would be worse than foolish to predict how it will be fought or what will be the outcome. Those not near the scene of prospec- tive operations can know nothing about the strength of the respective fleets. All depends upon the condition of the vessels O fthe contending fleets.
 The Japanese are great strategists. and I do not believe they will engage the Russians far from the coast of Ja- pan, if it is possible to bring on the battle near a Japanese base. 'I imagine that the Russians will force the fighting, as the information we have indicates that their fleet is much stronger than the Japanese. It is certain that Admiral Rojestvensky is not afraid of a fight, because he has gone to the China Sea, where he is likely to meet his enemy. Such conduct on the part of a commander always pleases naval officers and challenges their admiration"
 Major General George L. Gillespie, as- 'sistant to the Chief of Staff of the Army and formerly Chief of Engineers, says:
 If the Russians destroy the Japan csc fleet they will have complete con- trol of the sea. and the Japanese will find it difficult to maintain communica- tions wit htheir army and keep 1t sup pile with rations In such an event the Japanese army would be in a very dan gerous position and the Russians would have a great advantage. Owing to the short distance between Japan and Corea the Japanese might be able to supply their army in Manchuria by this route. but of course the Russians would be in a position to intercept the supplies in tended for their enemies.
 "It has been suggested that the army of Japan would be able to live off the country for a long period because of the frugaIity of the men. I do not agree with this proposition at all. Manchuria has been completely swept of all vegetation, and there Is noth- ing left which would furnish susten- ance The future will present more difficulties in this direction. because the country is completely overrun by the soldiers of both countries, and there will be great trouble In growing any crops this year"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-19
INSTANT RELIEF

"I washed him with Cuticura Soap and put on one application of cuti- cura Ointment and hewas so soothed that pu. him in the cradle. You don't know how glad felt when he felt bet ter. It took one box of Cuticura Oint- ment, pretty near one cake of Cuticura Soap, and about half bottle of Cuti- cura Resolyent, to cure. I think he would have died only for the Cuticura.'
 MRS. M. C. MAITLAND, Jasper, Ont.
 Noreturn in IA years: Mrs. Maitland writes, under date of Feb. A, 1903: "It affords me pleasure to inform you that it is fourteen years since my boy was cured of the terrible skin disease. He has been permanently cured and is hearty and strong"
 Sold throughout the world. cuticura Rssoivent e0e (n form of Chocolate Coated Pills 25c vial of 60, Ointment, 60c, Soap 25c. Depois London, Charter house sqi Paris Rue de Ia Paix; Boston la Columbus Ave Potter Drug Chem. Corp, Sole Proprfetors.
 na- Send for "How to Cure Every Humoar"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-19
cAMPHOR's NUMEROUS USES.
Drug Has Many VIrtues-vaINable as
 SedatIVe or Stlmulant.


 Camphor Is used in medicine, both outwardly and inwardly, sometimes as a temporary stimulant and sometimes as sedative. Everybody has heard of the use of camphor drops for persons liable to fainting fits. It Is frequently employed in gout and rheumatism. Ill small doses it acts as an anodyne and antispasmodic, but in large doses 1t is an irritant poison. The alcoholic so- lution and the liniments in which 1t is the chief ingredient are much used for external applications. for sprains and bruises, chilblains, and even for incl pient paralysis. The employment of camphor as a medicine in England is not very old; it was used in Germany before 1t became known in England, and in medical books of the last cen tury 1t was called campfire" All kinds of healing properties were ascrib- ed both by English and foreign doe tors. to the drug. of the importation of which from Japan the Dutch had the monopoly. Camphor was said to be powerful antiseptic. to be a cure for hypochondriasis, and to be useful in cases of epilepsy
 It was administered mixed with vim egar, or rubbed up with a mucilage of gum arabic, or combined with a cer- tain quantity of sweet almonds. There cannot be any doubt that camphor has many medicinal uses. and could be Hi spared from the pharmacopoeia, but there is some consolation to be found in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-19
April Frost.

Editor The Advertisers:
 The cold snap now with us was ex- pected by all observers of weather who know that when Easter is late seasons are late. The full moon of April IS always attended with violent change in the temperature.
 But the historic frost Of April To 5, 1S49 is of record" not by the Weath- CT Bureau, but by other agencies yet surviving. The school boys winter clothes had been packed for the sea- son. On Sunday April 15, the heavens clouded ominously and the people at church shivered in their light apparel. Before dark a sharp fall of snow came, By bed time the sky was clear, but the full grown forest foliage was laaen with the dry snow; As the sun rose Monday morning the wonderful scene presented itself, oak and pine and dog wood and the whole green forest droop- ing under the white sheet. That was the aspect in the Pee Dee cotton re- zion of South Carolina.
 In Montgomery County, Alabama, there was no snow, but killing frost. T began to plant cotton the day Gen l eral Taylor was lnaugurated.' said Dr. Charles Lucas of Mount Meigs years after. When the frost of April came my cotton was chopped to stand and my corn had been plowed twice. z
 There is an interesting bearing of this fatal frost of April 15-16. 1S49, on the United states census reports ol crops in the cotton States. that is not recorded there as 1t should be. The census of 1850 reports the crop of the year next prior. 1s49. The cotton crop of Alabama of that year is given at say 500. 900 bales, short by reason of the frost of April The cotton crop of the census of 1860 is given at say 1 l.0O0. 900 bales. that Is the crop of the year 1859. a remarkably fruitful year: The State has by the simple figures of the census credit for doubling her cot ton crop in ten years, but if we would know the truth we must take into the weather conditions in 1S49.
 Age in the cotton plant, given to it, in 1904, by the late fall. is the most potential of all forces that follow the blow in effects upon yield If age is cut off at both ends in the season of 1905, spring and fall. those who are holding the crop of 1905 will lose nothing by the present frost.
 Mark Antony.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-19
BUYING A LEGISLATURE.

When 1t comes to genuine, unadul- terated graft the Legislature of New York seems to be about as bad as some of the Western States. An example is given in connection with the bill to virtually turn Niagara Falls over to one or more companies which will utilize it for electric plants and thus destroy all its beauty. Correspondents of the New York papers give the de- tails, this from The Tribune being a sample:
 For petty corruption, expressed in terms of hundreds rather than thous~ ands of doia,rsi nothing at Aipagy an ture has approached the manoeuvring % hs ra S 6ered A 9nss srses as they passage and signature by the Govern or. But this was too small even for and the grGe sGs was gent on passage by the Legislature alone. On this basis the necessary votes in the Assembly were secured. The next step was to stop criticism on the floor. and number of men known to be against 1t were approached, and various sums. in one instance $500, were offered them to keep still, no mat ter how they voted.
 Few of the States which have earned reputation for bribery and corrup- tion can surpass that record. Whether Governor Higgins will veto the bill. in case it gets through the Legislature, we are not apprised. but that will make no difference as far as the grafters are concerned. They have done their work and We presume most of them lave received their pay, but one thing is sure: if he vetoes it all the facts in connection with the passage of the bill should be set out so plainly that they will not dare pass 1t over his veto. A bill of the same nature was passed last year Apd vetoed by Gov ernor Odell, but that did not deter those behind the measure. who doubt less expected to find Higgins an easier proposition. There is much opposition to the movement to destroy the gran deur and beauty of Niagara, and it is doubtful if 8 bill of the kind could be gotten through the Legislature in any other way except by a liberal use of money. It is shameful showing, and reminds us of some railroad legis- lation in Alabama during reconstruc- ton days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-19

your hare." and that cautionary ad- vice may apply in ais instance. Those who have been looking for the body seem to feel sure they have succeed ed, and 1t is certainly to be hoped that they have. but whether Philadel- phia is the right place to lay him is a quuestion that Is likely to be dis puted. However. t/e main thing Is to get him to the United States. and when that is assured the style and location of the monument can be de- eided
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-19

Readers of Dickens will remember the famous law suit of Jarndyce vs Jarndyce, which had been in the courts for generations. A modern case is that of the Cherokee Indians in North Carolina against a former chief of the tribe. The suit began in 1867 and is just now in process of settle ment, and not one of the attorneys originally employed is now living. It wore them out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-19

As The Eufaula q. ID Journal sees it 'ft was almost cruel to greet Pres ident Roosevelt with brand new set of Democratic officials in every city in the Territory at which he stopped" We don't know whether the Territory people were laying for the President or not, but it Is a fact that the Demo- crats anticipated his visit by carry ing most of the towns in the Terri tory
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-19
In Desperate Straits.

Selma Journal.
 Poor old Russia is In desperate straits and like a drowning man she will catch at any hope. We doubt, however, if her tom-tom beating will confuse anybody. If there is q peril" she stirred it up and we be- lieve she ought to be allowed and made to work out the matter as best she can alone and without other nations becoming involved.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-19
Webber X Johnston, HI Bibb Street.
 IS CoOsa Street.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
 relating to SWAMP LANDS.

All persons desiring to purchase any of the swamp and Overflowed Lands situated in the State of Alabama. which were grant, ed to the Trustees of the Alabama Insane Hospitals under provisions of the Act ap-
 proved October 10. 1903, (Gen'l Acts of Ala under provision of section of said Act. new and legal patents to s. and O. Lands heretofore disposed of by the State in 8 and legal Ipatents for such lands adversely claimed, but which have not been disposed of in a legal and effective way, are re- quested to make application to the under signed. by letter or otherwise, for an ad. justment of their claim in order to acquire Lands which have, for some years been in dispute as to true ownership and title The Trustees have already adjusted adverse claims and title to quite a quantity of lands. and are anxious to complete the work as provided for by the Act of Oc. tober 10, 1905. Address VIM. M BYRD. Commissioner of s. & O. Lands, Lock Box AIS, Montgomery, Ala sOt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-19
Young Men of the south.

The young men of the South are to- day doing more to develop this won derfully resourceful section than the men of any other section are doing for theirs. when capital and opportuni- ties are considered. and hence when young men from the North or West come South to make their fortunes they will find plenty of competition to make it interesting for them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-19

The Philadelphia Record claims that city as the proper place for the remains of John Paul Jones. and that fitting monument be erected there as d fuurther testament to his name
 nd services. An old recipe for cook ing hare begins with first, catch
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-19
An ImnossIble nefor:n.

Boston Transcript.
 Deacon Jones-What do you think of the proposition that women remove their hats at church?
 Rev Mir Wyse-Think of it? Why, it is the most absurd thing I ever heard of, What do they think the women come to church for, anyway?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-19

The Virginlan-Pilot can't under stand why The Advertiser should see a erumhling of fundamental things in the claim made by Mir. Vignaud" No, but if he had said that John Smith temporary would have several fits, we suspect.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-19
Another LId.

Birmingham NeWs.
 Secretary Taft went to New York Saturday. According to pr. Park hurst there's Q lid in that city that also needs holding down. but 1t Is believed all of Secretary Tafts talents in this direction are already working on full time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-19

A Philadelphia judge decided that man is master of his own home and we suspect that the judge "smole a smile" when he announced it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-19

If Jefferson could be permitted to read all the speeches made on his birthday he'd be ready to write an- other Declaration.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-19
nnr Lihertiea AIenaced.

Kansas City Journal
 George Tucker of Eureka says 1t will soon be dangerous to kick out 8 book agent. An Arkansas nan has been hanged for killing e sewing ma chine agent
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-19

Ida TarbelI says she likes the Kan sas people very much because they are SO thoroughly in-esrnest." She was probably thinking of Carrie.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-19
In a recent issue The Cincinnati En- quirer said:

What greater contrast can be imae. ined than the President of the United States careering over the country, Joy, ous and unafrald, and the Czar, somber and melancholy, covering, wretched and fearsome, even within his iron cage? Both conditions are the logical outcome of the systems which the two men represent. Surely the days of au- tocracy, whether by voluntary conces- sion or by revolution and blood, must be numbered.
 The Enquirer did not stop to con- slider the fact that in spite of our free dom three Presidents have been assas- sinated in the last fifty years-Lincoln, Garfield. Mckinley.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-19

Most of the country brethren, and some of the city ones. will be holding their breath till they learn if the blackberry crop has been injured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-19
And others.
Dothan Siftings.

 Court Square In Montgomery for an office building, she may now content herself with the Moses building.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-19
Wbat State Papers
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AGainP Birmingham Age Herald. It looks as if William Jennings Bryan is trying to make the Demo- cratic mule do tricks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-19

Oaty average, March, IDO0. lE,604 Sunday Average, March, 1905. ..... 16,64S E. s. Noble. Circulation Manager of The Montgomery Advertiser, being duly sworn, says:
 The foregoing statement of The Adver- tiser's circulation for the month of March. 1905. is true and correct and compiled after all returns from news boys, news agents and leftover copies have been deducted.
 E. s, NOBLE,
 Circulation Manager. Sworn to and subscribed before me this i2th day of April. 1905.
 F. W. JACKSON, fseal,l Notary Public.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-19
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