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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-26
FOOD AND DRUG INSPECTION.
hoard Appointed to Relieve secretar
Wilson of Duties.

washington, April 25.-Secretary
Wilson today created. by executive or
der, the board of food and drug in
spection, whose duty it shall be to adj
minister the national pure food law.
The board consists of DR.. Harvey w.
Wiley, chief of the bureau Of chemis-
try. chairman; DR.. Frederick l.. Dun
lap. whose commission as associate
chemists dates from today, and George
r. Mccabe. solicitor Of the department
If agriculture.
Secretary Wilson has found IL prac-
tically impossible to take the requir-
ed time to go into all the necessary
details imposed in the administration
of the pure food law The amount OF
administrative work in this connection.
he says. has been rapidly increasing
during the past months and to keep
up with 1t. he has found 1t Will take
absolutely all his time. President
Roosevelt was consulted In the matter
and at once gave hearty assent to the
plan of the placing the administration
Of the laws In the hands of board.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-26

Ohio. All was In the best OF nature.
however.
The all day session of the Board
was devoted to the Southern and the
lines affiliated in one way or another
with the Southern. The hearing COW
cred the case of the Southern, the Ala
bama Great Southern. the Mobile and
Ohio and the Woodlawn and Blocton.
Appearing to assist the Board in It's
search for information were Alfred
M. Tunstall OF Hale county, H. w.
Miller of Birmingham. e. y. Smith
of Birmingham. Sid Prince OF Mobile.
r. " Taylor of Mobile, and J. Manly
Foster of Tuscaloosa.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-26

treasury, while on duty early yesteF-
day, received a message tnat ms
and saw good bye. The old man start
ed to leave, but at the door OF the
treasury, remembered his oath net TO
leave the building under any circum,
stances. He stayed at his post ana
when he got off watch his wife WAS
dad
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-26
sHONTs GIVES.
Fifty Service Scholarships are Donated
to Drake University.

10 UTuEAt z WIkNHNHNF'
Chicago. April 25.--A dispatch to The
Tribune from Des Moines. Iowa. says:
Theodore p Shonts has decided to
give some of his wealth 10 Drake Uni
versity. which was founded by his IA
ther-in-Iaw, former Governor Drake OF
Iowa.
President Bell of the institution an
nounced last night that Mr. Shonts Will
give the university fifty service schol-
arships 10 be effective at the beginning
OF the 1907 school year He will turn
over to the school each year $4,000
equal TO the income from $4,000 en-
dowment.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-26
PRINCE FALLS FROM HORSE.
Emperor Williams Son sustains Acct
DENT mt Cavalry Drill.

dent mt Cavalry Drill.
Berlin. April Is. --Prince Eitel Freid-
erich, Emperor Williams second son.
fell from his horse during a cavalry
drill yesterday afternoon.
Alarming reports were spread here
this morning regarding his condition.
but a telephone message from Pots
dam said there was no, cause for fear
of serious result.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-26
FRUIT rs KILLED.
SNOW and Freezing Weather Are Dis
- Aafroua I'm Colorado.

Colorado Springs, Colo, April U.s.
Colorado Springs and vicinity, was
visited by light snow and freezing
weather again last night. A circular
lette.. received by the commission
houses in this city and signed by the
Delta County Fruit Growers Assoc
citation, announces that fruit of every
description in that section of the state
has been killed.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-26

liamentary union in recognition of hts
efforts in the cause of peace.
The presentation was made by Mrs.
Augusta A. Stetson of the First Church
of Christ Scientists OF this city, in the
presence OF 100 members OF the church
who formed the auxiliary reception
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-26

committee at the peace conferences held
at Carnegie Hall last week.
Mr.. Bartholdt was born in Germany.
but has been naturalized in Ameriea
for thirtyfour years. ana the rags
symbolized the nations of biR hixth ana
his ADOPTION
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-26
FELL THROUGH Sky LIGHT.
Mrs. Bette Cohen Dies In Nashville
As Result

Nashville, Tenn, April 25.-While
hanging clothing on the rear of the
roof of a store on Broadway yesterday
afternoon, Mrs. Bette Cohen, aged AZ,
fell through a skylight and sustained
injuries from which she died last
night.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-26
SUIT FOR THREE MILLION.
state Of Illinois VIII Eater Proceed
fnEs Against Railroad.

inEs Against Railroad.
Springfield, ILL.,, April 25.--Attorney
General stead stated today he would.
tomorrow, begin suit in the circuit OF
La Sale county. against the Illinois
Central Railroad for the 100000 OF
back taxes alleged to be due the state
from the railroad company This is
the case in which the Supreme Court
held II had no jurisdiction.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-26
NEW PHILIPPINE STAMPS.
Pretty Series Recently Adopted by the
InsuIar Government.

Washington, April 25.-The Philip
pines government has recently adopted
for the use of Its postal service a dis
tinctive series of postage stamps,
which were prepared by the bureau of
engraving and printing. The values
and colors of these stamps correspond
to those of the United States postal
service and there are the same num-
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-26
RECORDS ARE BROKEN.
Dead Letter once Returns 2O,28s Lett
tiers In One Day,

WE
Washington, April 25.-All previous
records for a days work in returning
letters to writer's from the division OF
dead letters were eelipsed on Monday
last. when 20,26S letters were return
ed.
The largest number heretofore re-
turned in a single day was 1888 In
March 2S, last. The number OF let
tiers on hand awaiting return has been
reduced to $4,000.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-26
REMAINED AT POST.

sub-TrensuFy waite man wouldn't
Leave Though wife Was Dying.
Chicago. April 25.-A despatch to
The Tribune from Cincinnati. says:
Joseph A. Morris, an old soldier and
watchman in the tAnited States sub
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-26
PRESENTED WITH FLAGS.

Efforts of Congressman BarthOldt for
Peace are Recognized.
New York, April 25.--An American and
a German dag, each edged with white,
were presented yesterday to Congress
man Richard Bartholdt, President Of
tina American Rroup OF the interDar-
New-York tribune., 1907-06-16
FANS WHICH ARE POPULAR AS GRADUATION GIFTS.

But words We're beyond his reach h. With With must mgs
y sing the scale. one OF his sisters is a devotee
OF the piano. and in whatever part OF the house
no would rush to her side and never leave it until
she arose from the instrument Atter closely waISh
he finally essayed Il himself She took pains 70
so earnest pupil that IN a short time he was able able
and then down again He always appeared inn
mensely srataed at this performance and was never
Rex was extremely sensitive. and IN one rather
P the Iord & oafer M ' or GGneS i % to Himself Where
he had ever learned that these words were oppro-
rate one dare call him either name. not even
would begin REX is a To- Rex's countenance
instantly expressed approaching fury, but on her
boy. his relief and satisfaction were iaughable to
to be told that he gentleman. And
gentleman he truly was. so far as dgnity and
cious dogs rushed at him in the street he merely
looked at them with indulgent condescension. He
even grow at them
Once, when the house cat had presented the fam
lly with litter kittens. Rex unaware OF the
event untl he happened TO hear the tiny creatures
gate. hastily followed by an anxious maid. lest he
should do them some harm. But he only looked Mt
kittens. watching the mother cat WASH them With
the same grave concern he gave to every house
absent and the kittens curled up asleep he put
them moving them until they all woke Then with
utmost care, he began licking then Just as he had
seen their mother do. After that 1t became one OF
his daily duties to wash those kittens.
Rex. the $5,Oo0 st. Bernard. is dead and was
buried several weeks ago in the dog cemetery at
Yorktown. n. Y. y special coffin 8 feet . inches
long made for him. and the strength of four
required to lift that coffin when Rex was
placed therein He died peacefully in his Sleep and
the surgeon who performed the poSt-m -mortem gave
the cause OF death enlargement of the spleen.
No other animal can ever take the place OF Rex
I'm the hearts of those who loved him and whom he
loved much, but when The Tribune reporter rang
the hell at the family home the other day sonor-
Gus and resoundng bark of decidedly disconcert-
ing quality echoed through the interior OF the
house, and when the door opened another i'm
ST. Bernard rushed out TO pass critical iuds-
ment the intruder. This was Colonel a
younger brother of Rex. not nearly large, so
handsome intelligent Rex. his mis-
tress said yet a magnificent creature. Both dogs
had the proud distinction OF owning certified pedi-
grees from the Kennel Club of America showing
their direct descent from ancestors in Berne Swtz-
erland-from Barry. in fact. the dog praised both
in poetry and prose for his nfesaving work with
the 81. Bernard monks.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-16
THE DIGNITY OF REX.
Great Intelligence of Senator Frasc-
Ieus DOG That Died Recently.

.eyvbenever a person is unhappy God sends him
a dog" said Lamartine in exile. and Byron wrote
this epitaph for his favorite:
To mark friends remains these stones stones arise.
never knew but one-and here he Hes
MANY famous men have immortalzed the
ory OF their favorte dogs, and even erected monu-
ments upon their graves. but no me7nber OF the
faithful canine species ever more deeply
mourned than is Rex, the magnificent 81. Bernard
that considered himself and was considered a
member Of the family of Senator Frawley OF NO.
1s East e5th street This is meant literally for the
women of the house spoke of themselves as MS
sisters" and when making request would say:
REX, please bring sister the paper ihsteau Vi
using the customary form Of command
Rex was the busiest man of affairs ever knew
said Miss Josephine Frawley his best beloved
SISTER" in speaking OF him. He had careful
superintendlng eye on everything that went on
in the household. and kept himself most energeu-
cally going from room to room up and down
stairs to see that everything went as IT should
1t was not always practicable 10 take him out
every time any member OF the family went on the
street devices to evade his notice were adopted
The word out was spelled sometimes when ne
was within hearing. but after only few times he
knew what "o-u-t" meant. He always aCcoEnpa-
MED one member of the famly-a teacher-to and
from school, calling for her at the proper time with
unfailing punctuality On Sundays he escorted the
family TO church. then returned home TO wait
for service 10 be over. When the clock struck i
he rushed to the front door and demanded 10 be
let out Gaining exit. he marched with solemn
dignity to the corner opposite the church lron
whence he could view the thrOng 1t left the edl-
fee and when his family emerged hastened to
4 join them.
| With Senator Frawley he took Ions walks every
day for a constitutional. without ever asking any
fayors but when his sisters" took him for walk
| he invariably entered a certain shop and could not
| be prevailed upon leave until he had his desire
Granted-namely. three cakes OF maple sugar 1t
was OF no use TO try TO make him content with one
| or with two. Three his dole. and he knew IT,
| But in passing this shop with his master he
never even limited at the existence Of maple sugar.
1T is not be doubted" said Miss Josephine
Fravley that when an animal IS treated with the
same consideration that is shown 10 person that
animals intelligence develops 10 a more remarkable
extent than we can ever have any means OF know
ing owing to the imperfect method OF counnuaica-
| tion between u.s.
| Miss Frawley has doubt whatever that Rex
used try talk to her and his other sisters
| He would watch their faces with great tntentness
| when they spoke and then try initiate the move-
| ments. at the same time attempting vocal SOUNDS.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-16

To meet a woman who is entirely satlsheo VII"
her state OF aVoirdupos is indeed uitusua' ia I
davs OF discomfort 10 flesh fhysiela't9 o.
aane,art,,, being appealed TO for some quick ana
eaey method Of reducing flesh. They uSuahy
answer that exercise and moderation II eaU''s al
the safest obesity cures. and unless the oojectoi
ebIe flesh IS of the kind due 10 an unheallhE ooii
dition Of the body. they commonly suggest 'i''
the patient had better leave well enough alo''e'
What do the anxious women do next me!
promptly read every word Of each adVeIllSeiiie'i'
that NAV come their way. they consult all thelI
women friends who have tried some. and posslOS
all Of these remedies. and then they hegln lheiA-
selves TO experiment with curious mixture o. lle
many preparations and reducers with the result
that in a few months they have 10 90 under a
doctors care At one time certain pellets were
tgoing the rounds Of the overplump women OF ll7
most fashionable set in New York society ana ~
consequence more than half Of these women 'iie
fnow suffering from a heart affection that u VIII
take them months 10 outgrow, whhe olHeFs VIII
l,ay.r again have perfect action from that organ.
THE nellets It must be confessed produced wonder
sful results and beautiful! figures ensued TOT tile
time being, but soon as the e1ects wore on,
which happened IN a month or two after tney mao mao
tpeen discontinued, the flesh slowly but surrey
lceros hack. much 10 the encouragement Of the
victims.
But 81 is not necessary 10 resort TO any such ex-
Incidents There reliable and perfectly SAKE
Inethoos Of keeping the flesh in proper subjeetion-
IA restnen recommended by physician of world
wide renown begins with an early morning Walk
ito be taken rain shine. the distance not 10 eh-
ceed two miles. for statistics, or, more properly
speaking, notebooks of practising doctors, VIII
show that patient Will gain in flesh from long
walks that are bound stimulate the appetite
and create thirst and that short walk, regularly
taken. with indoor exercise and a considered diet
SIS much more effective. Before going out the pa
tient is required TO take cup Of coffee and one
roll. and the time for the start is o'clock On
reaching home a tepid bath is taken, with a few
drops Of nyrrh the water. After the bath comes
" rub off with alcohol, and after that a very light
breakfast At II o'clock masseuse arrives and
sor a half hour daily this treatment is given, an
ether sponge off with alcohol following. No nap
any time of the day is allowed. and the luncheon
and dinner always 10 be served at set hour.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-16

that no food must be partaken of after indulging
IN the sport until the time for dinner or luncheon
is reached. Hot water with lemon juice therein Is
the best thirst quencher, the benefit from II being
the greater because IL has TO be taken slowly and
the digestion is impaired by II. il would
be If rs much cold water were taken when one Is
heated
For special parts OF the body there are different
exercises which may be taken independently OF any
diet other treatment, and In the privacy OF ones
own room much may be accomplished In tho thin
ming down line. The hips. for instance, VIII occa
sionally grow quite out OF proportion 20 the rest
of the figure. and what is easier than the quick
movement around the room, bent g-fashion with
the finger tips just touching the floor? Ten min
put in at this ungraceful but effectual excr-
else II done systematically every morning or nj M.
or both, for Il IS a harmless caper. VIII keep the
hips in normal condition. Rubber gloves on
the hands al night VIII prevent them from having
q puffy look and will keep the fingers soft and
white and for the double chin there IS rubber
strap, which, with massage, Will keep that in
proper subsection. for both hands and chin are
Frequently affected by causes which the dieting and
exercise do not seem to reach. and which have 20
be put down TO hereditary tendencies.
word OF warning should DO given about the
many advertised flesh foods" and obesity re-
ducers" II they have tho immediate and start
lingly rapid results claimed they Just surely are
compounded from the strongest drugs which will
affect digestive organ seriously, and possibly
may prove fatal. The majority testify 10 the loss
of forty poundL more IN amazingly short
time, and this alone should convince a person OF
even ordinary intelligence OF the danger Of taking
such preparations. AS has been suggested more
than in this article. any reducing methods
should be followed only with the advice and guild
of the family doctor. that no III effects
result
New-York tribune., 1907-06-16
-Four U0oYs Of Keeping Slim.
Thew All Include SeIfSacrifce and Strenuous Effort
Rubber Garments Worn While Bathing.

combines nassaging daily with exercise and
"Fletcherizing." The diet is not strictly regu-
lated. the amount of masticaton required
means that much less food satisfies very
hungry person As the diet thus really takes care
OF itself if the 'Fletcherizng'' is carefully and
conscientously done the principal attention is
given the massagng and exercising. The latter is
usually done with a gymnasium class, with the ad-
dtion of special exercises for such parts are in
need Of thinning down. And again is the restful
nap prohibited, for it is claimed that the short,
soothing fifteen minute sleep will destroy all that
has been gained against the arch enemy, "embon-
point" in a couple of days. a rest may be taken
but sIumber cannot be INDUCED in
\ third method is the wearing of medicated rub
Der garments when exercising. The exercises may
include bending 4 stipulated number of times TO
touch the floor both sideways and forward; that
cheerful position Of face down. PROSTATE on the
floor, with swimming motions, and then the same
motions taken fat the back, with another ex-
ercise following Of raising one leg and describing
circles in the air With the foot while still prostrae'
and the last trial, that of raising the body to Sit
ting posture without bending the knees. But the
list grows as expert confdes to another the
latest thing that has helped her to grow more
timber and lissome. The rubber garments con-
sist OF fitted jacket and trousers that resemble
those worn by competitors in athletic games, and
the amount OF good they do in reduction from the
perspiratou they induce Is really wonderful ana
they said 10 be harmless, which is an i'm
poTtant factor 1t readily he realized mat TINS
precincts Of ones own home although entire
suit is frequently donned beneath the costume for
the necessary walk.
\ rapid way of getting results from the rubber
garments is TO take hot bath IN them. continuing
in the tub. with the water kept up 10 the desired
temperature. for from fifteen minutes 10 haIt an
hour, as the system is able to endure it. This in
winter has the effect walk in summer
with the garments Immediately after the bath
comes the masseuse, completing her ministrations
by a thorough rubbing with alcohol. Otherwise,
with the very open pores that naturally follow the
treatment the wearer would be susceptible TO cold
at every turn and serious results would follow eX-
posure to the slightest draft of air. The diet is
ever looked by the family doctor. who frequently
told of the rubber garments because of the
ridicule with which he might regard them.
The fourth method is the simplest OF all and ab-
solutely non-injurous for It consists principally
Of keeping busy every moment of the day. going
simple diet which includes much fruit, lean meat.
no fats sweets starches. soups or coffee. All
drinking is done between meals, and hot water
with q little lemon juice IN Il is often taken two
New-York tribune., 1907-06-16

hours after eating. The keeping busy begins with
a commendable hour Of housework-sWeepng II
possible unless the heart is not in proper working
order-and whenever a reduction Of weight IS at
about the state Of the heart, for undue haste or
strenuous exerton of any kind will give the heart
unwonted work and permanent injury may be the
result. After the housework should come tepid
bath. cold bath always being too much OF
shock to the system even If only slight weariness
IS felt. After dressing comes brisk walk. The
whole day must be filled with occupation of
kind. and at ali times the patient
briskly. The time for sleep must be limited 10
seven or eight hours. and the rule Of early rising
strictly adhered Almost all women who have
grown stout are later Tisers and indugent them
selves to food and rest after amusements. Self
Indulgence does more toward the accumulation of
fat even than natural tendency, for the person
naturally inclined 10 be plump will fight against
at all times. while her luxurious sister with no
such tendency invites flesh constantly. Riding, golf
and tennis three enemies TO overweight, and
swimming is another but IT must be remembered
New-York tribune., 1907-06-16
WEDDING OF MISS CLEGG.
Eight Hundred Guests Invited to Witness
Her Marriage to Edward A. Stevens

Miss Edith S1aie CIegg. daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Alfred CIegg OF Sunset Park Will bs
married to Edward Addison Stevens. jr.. tomorrow
evening at $50 o'clock at ST. Peters Protestant
Episcopal Church IN West 10Th street. the Rev.
Olin s. Roche performing the ceremony.
Miss Florence HeroId. OF Newark, is 10 be maid
Of honor while the bridesmaids to be the
Misses MeIita Kruger. OF Newark; Donna Easley
and Ella Belle Taylor. OF Yonkers. and Elizabeth
Austen. OF Manhattan.
Moses Taylor. OF Manhattan, will assist ths
groom best man. and the ushers Will be Leon
V. Kendrick. Percy Quintard and William B.
Shelton. OF Manhattan; Harry Moore and Herman
New-York tribune., 1907-06-16

from which there must be no deviation No sweets
ssnd no wines or alcoholic stimulants of any kind
sere permitted. In tea coffee little sugar.
81 any, is taken. and bread and potatoes other
lstarchy vegetables are eaten sparingly Water is
drunk freely between meals. but never with them,
and night before retiring and also before dress
lsng in the morning full glass OF water is an
tobligatory draft. A routine and diet of this kind
tsnay appear somewhat appalling 10 those who DO
mot care whether they are stout or lean, but the
woman Of society will work earnestly TO reduce
f3er weight as the sef-supporting woman must
work TO earn her daily bread. Even after the de-
sred result has been attained the method and diet
iHre never wholly relaxed and the instant there are
any signs of weight returning they begun again
isn fun visor.
A second method which is highly commendable
New-York tribune., 1907-06-16
BUYING COOKED FOOD.

In France 1t is common thing for the wife to
be out at work well the husband From this
circumstance, doubt, has developed the facilities
that country affords for obtaining ready cooked
food outside the home. Whole meals can be pur-
chased outside, and they are good meals, too.
A whole fowl, or half one, smaller portion
can be bought hot or cold from the rotisser Soups
and salads be bought in the way, and In
shops where eggs are sold there is always basket
of red eggs we'll white ones. tho red color
being used TO indicate that the eggs are cooked
All these things are sold at prices within the
reach or ALL, and in many homes scarcely any at
tempt is made to do cooking.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-16
THE DOCTOR KNEW.

Doctor. what do YOU think is the matter VIII
my little boy?' .-,. ar,lspas-
medically emanating from the germ OF lls t-yita-
refriSerator, producing prolific source o. sartsI
bility In the pericranial ePdermis OF th9 '
profundity,'' =. -, ,to,csa Il
"Oh that's what / told Betsy, but she lows" "
was wurrums. Birmingham (E>nSland) Fos''