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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
WHERE DANGER LIES.
Ambitious American Policy in Man
 churIa Sure to Breed Trouble.

Ambitious American Policy in Man
 churia Sure to Breed Trouble.
 Springfield Republican.
 There is as much danger of trouble from an ambitious American policy re- KardinK Manchur.a as there Is from the presence of a few thousands of Japan csc in our Pacific coast States, and per haps 1t Is time that the fact was fully appreciated. If Russia tightens her, Rrasp upon Northern Manch uria-and what power beside Japan could possibly prevent her?-Japan is likely to tighten her grasp upon Southern Manchuria. Tn such a case what would the western powers do about 1t? Now it is clear at perior to Russia on land could coInpel her to evacuate Northern Manchuria. superior naval power could torce 1a pan to evacuate Southern Manchuria, because Japan is insular. Does tIle United States purpose ever to drIVe LII . Japanese out of Manchuria? Ihen " must send an overwhelming meet to the East. Destroy the Japanese nSVX sNj not only in Manchuria. but in Korea What the attitude of America toWatu the Japanese position Tn MAhchuI "a 10 to be cannot be foretoid ~lth any Pre- c:sion, but of one thing we may pc sure. That is that some at least oI the recent advocacy in Congress or tne four battle ships program was aVoMoo : ly based upon the assumed t,sseitns a sant,nent Savoring a strong" policy bv our Government in that quarter.
 If this country wants war some some time, 1t will erect an econolllet socfa Ia panese pan p05fl'i on this side of the Pacific and 1ben set out to regulate, if not ae- % tuaily dictate. the condition. .Sn Of their neIr Si54a ef tha ocean. Yet that is exactly what Sibs U the " naval extremists of the Hob son Beveridge school are aiming at while loudly covering their true pur- poses with cries for the maintenance of neace Can any one suppose that the Japanese are SO simple that they do not understand this phrase of the situation? It Is fortunate, therefore, that con action regarding our fleet that cannot be internTeted by the Japanese as fore casting an aggressive policy by the sition to what the Japanese may con- slider their interests.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03

three miles from that town, up in the hills, at a place which is difficult to reach. are the imperial uranium works, which have become famous during the last few years on account of the ra-, There is also a Government factory at St. Joachimstal, where chemical col- ors are made from the uranium and shipped to all parts of the country. About two years ago the imperial man agers of the uranium mines made a report to the Government authorities that the water of the mine was found to contain radium. and medical experts have since declared that these waters are of high medical value in certain diseases.
 During the last fortnight most of the Austrian newspapers have publish-7 ed items according to which the Aus trian Government is convinced of the high value of these waters and intends to take charge thereof, construct proper radium spring. and build hotels. which it will control. The view of the Government is. that the beneficial effects of radium in a number of dis eases have been admitted by the med teal profession, but hitherto the ap- plication has been very expensive and treatment difficult. The Government believes now that by the discovery of radium in those waters a powerful and at the same time cheap medium has been found to make the power of radium accessible for bathing pur- poses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Measure Is Referred to sub-COmmittes of Senate.


 Washington. May 2-The various measures to prevent corporations rom making campaign contributions were taken up today by the senate commit tee on privileges and elections and re- ferred to a sub committee composed or Messrs. Burrows. Long. DillingPam' Johnston and Gary
 It was stated that several states which have passed such Legislation have repealed it for the reason that s1t was designed to promote perjury and fill the penitentiary." The tndi- cations are that no action will be talk an at the present session.
 Mir. Hale declared that the S4oO OoO was not too large sum when the pro iperties of other governments in Paris were considered. In the opinion of MT. Overman a less expensive establish ment would prevent American diplo- matic representatives putting on so many airs" Mr. Hale admitted that it was the intention to follow up the matter each year by appropriations for the other capitols. one at a time. While not opposing the proposition MT. Tell ,er insisted that an attempt was being made to establish a precedent N~1out proper consideration of the subject.
 He spoke of the simplicity of Frank lin and Jefferson while representing the country abroad, but supposed we owe nothing to the ideas of mankind and since we have gotten to be a world power and put on airs; I guess we have got to enlarge our contributions in that line" he said.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03

Many other difficulties were encounter ed on account of conditions of legis- lation at this time in Congress.
 The House Rivers and Harbors Com mittee, of which Representative Bur ton, of Ohio is chairman, and Repre- sentative Taylor of Alabama. is member. have decided that the best and most direct way to accomplish the desired end-an early survey of the bed of the river--is to rehabilitate and revive the board of five engineers who made the examination last summer. The engineers will therefore be fn- structed -to make the investigation and report their findings to Congress by the first Monday in December next. Judge Richardson says this accom- plishes practically all that he has been contending for, and is accepted as an assurance and guarantee that at the next session. Congress will provide the money necessary with the cooperation of the Hydro Electric Power Company. to complete the Mussell Shoals project. He has devoted the greater part of his time this session to the project and has had the active assistance of Sena- tor Bankhead.
 Alfred J. Stofer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
PROJECT Is SETTLED.
DAM WILL HE BUILT AT MUssELL
 SHOALS.
1outhern Congressmen Have Conferred With War Department Omciais And storm Sufferers In
 South Wiil Be Aided.

Washington, D. O., May 2.-(SpeciaI) Anticipating the passage of the res oIution of Representative Bowers tMis- sissippi), by the House this afternoon many of the Southern congressman had already conferred with War De- partment ofacials in regard to the pro- posed relief for the people who have suffered by the recent cyclones.
 The officials have promised to do everything in their power. The BOW CTS resolution could not be acted upon by the Senate this afternoon on ac- count of the eulogies of the two deceased Florida Senators. but 1t will be put fbrobrh the first thing Monday, no doubt
 Tire long struggle in Congress over the Mussell Shoals power project on the Tennessee River. is practically set tied. It will be recalled that at the close of the last Congress. Represen- tative Richardson secured the appoint nent of a special board of engineers consisting of Colonels Rossell and Kingman and three others to examine the splans suggested by the Mussell Shoals Hydro Electric Company for inn provement of the navigation of the river and the development of the water power at Russell Shoals. The engineers, in an elaborate report, sub- uitted to Congress last December. in-
  connection with the project. Then Judge Richardson introduced bill em- bracing the suggestions of the engi- neers. their report having been ap- proved by the Secretary of War and the Chief of the Bureau of Engineers. The friends of the project in which the people of Northern Alabama and South ern Tennessee are so much interested, believe the measure will soon become law.
 It was just at this time that Pres fdent Roosevelt sent in his famous message declaring that the government should exact rentals from corporations securing water power privileges. The message caused serious complications for all pending water projects before Congress. Mussell Shoals, being con- eidered the most important of all. was referred by President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft to the Inland Water ways Commission of which Senator Bankhead is a member. After careful Investigation and considering facts presented by Senator Bankhead and Representative Richardson. the com mission decided to recommend the pro- ject but suggested that an additional survey of the bed of the river sh ould be carefully made before the exact To- cation of the dam could be determined.
 The chief of engineers has also given his approval but with the recommen- dation that the government should not enter into such a vast and important project until minute and accurate de- tails could be presented as basis upon which to determine the amount of money to be appropriated and the amount the Mussell Shoals Hydro Electric Company should contribute.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
HOOK WORM DISEASE
DIR. STILL MAKES INTERESTING RE- PORT TO STRAUS.
Gives the Diagnosis of the Disease Among So Many of the Children Employed in southern Cotton
 MflIs

Washington. May 2--Dr. W. c. Stiles of the Public Health. and Marine Hos pital Service. is comple ting an import ant report to be submitted to Secre- tary Straus. of the Department of Commerce and Labor relative to the existence of the hook worm disease among children employed In the cot ton mills of the South.
 In connection with the child labor statistics that are being prepared by the department. Secretary Straus de- sires to know how much of the poor physician condition of the children in Southern cotton mills is due to work in the mills and how much is due to disease. Secretary Straus desired Sur geon General Wyman. of the Public Health and Marine Hospital service, to furnish him with an expert and pr. wyman detailed Dr. Stiles. who spent several months in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.
 His report to Secretary Straus will show that a large percentage of the ill-heaIth of the youthful workers in the Southern cotton mills, is due to the hook worm disease" which has long existed without recognition from the medical profession in that section. The report also will show that the dis ease is contracted from infected soil. through eating of vegetables or other wise. The worms, once in the sys- tenn, fill the blood and attach them selves to the intestinal tract, where they proceed to literally suck the life out of the victim. The result Is ex- treme pallor, cancellation. fckle and de- prayed appetites. with almost complete exhaustion of energy.
 pr. Stiles will show that the disease is readily combatted by medical treat ment and sanitary conditions which will put stop to the infection of the xoil
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
VIEWS OF zAYIsTAs.
Reply to Governor MagoOn's Request
 on poIitIcaI situation.


 on Political situation.
 Havana May 2-The Zayistas have replied to Governor Magoon's request for their views with regard to the po- litical situation.
 They propose that the Presidential term shall end on May 20 1913 and that the full number of Senators shall ba elected one-half of the number to take office next year and the other half in 1910 at the expiration of the terms of the present Senators. Those taking office next year according to the plan of the Zayistas should be decided by lot.
 The proposals also provide for the election of the full number of Con- gressmen to serve the regular term in addition to three months and twenty days from February 1 to May 20.
 As a result of the new apportion- ment on account of the census the next House will contain eighty-two members instead of sixty three as for merly. The increase by provinces is as follows:
 Pinar del Rio from 8 to 10; Hav- ana from IS to 21; Matanzas from 2 to 19: Santa Clara from 14 to IS: Cam akuel from to 5: Santiago from F to 1S.
 The census enumerators have over looked so many names that Havana may be entitled to more representa- tives when the omissions have been corrected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
Have q sample of Ice cream made of Berden's Columbian Brsnd. In the basement Montgomery Fair.
rNDEpENpENoE PARTY.
William Randolph Hearst Is Elected
 Permanent Chairman.


 New York. May 2.--Delegates to the number of 45O to the New York State convention of the Independence party, gathered tonight at Carnegia Hall and selected four delegates at large and their alternates to the national con- vention of the Independence Party to be held in Chicago some time in July
 There were no contests and the pro- ceedings of the convention were con- ducted tremendously and with much enthusiasm. William Randolph Hearst. who was elected permanent chairman, in a speech declared against any fur ther fusion with either the Republi- can or Democratic parties. Mir Hearst was accorded a great ovation.
 The convention hall was crowded when temporary Chairman Powell called the delegates to order and de- livered a short speech after which the various committees were appointed.
 An adjournment was then taken in order to permit the committees to take up their work. while John Temple Graves and other speakers addressed the delegates.
 When the convention was again called to order, the committee on per- manent organization reported that Will liam R. Hearst had been selected as permanent chairman. Mir. Hearst said:
 My friends, either this Indepen- dence party movement is necessary or 1t is not. If it Is not then let us go back into the old parties and vote there and stay there; and if it is necessary, then let us not sarifice our ultimate high aims and patriotic purposes for the false hope of temporary suc- cess"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
TO CONTINUE COMMAND.
Colonel William F. Stewart Receives
 New Orders From Roosevelt.

Colonel William F. Stewart Receives
 New Orders From Roosevelt.
 Washington. May 2-Colonei William F. Stewart, of the Coast Artillery, who bears the distinction of being the one officer of the army assigned to com 3mand an abandoned post until the date of his retirement arrives. has again received new orders direct from the President.
 As result of the latest decree, CoI- oneI Stewart will contihue indefinitely his command of Fort Grant, Arizona, where he was sent last September in lieu of his refusal to retire. Earnest effort on the part of the friends of Colonel Stewart resulted in a reversal of this order week or so ago, Nhen 1t was officially announced that the Colonel would be permitted to spend the three or four years of his active official career in an abandoned bar. racks at St Augustine. Fla. The order was countermanded today by direction of the President. and Colonel Stewart will remain at the Arizona post.
 This reversal of the order was the result of a vigorous protest on the part of the people of Florida. made Known through the Senators from that State. No other explanation Is made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
A Peculiar Penalty.

New York Tribune.
 sentence, probably unique in this country, was recently pronounced by a magistrate in Everett, Mass. Two youngsters of 12 years had been con- victed of throwing stones, to the de- struction of property and the peril of passers-by. Just how to deal with such youthful offenders was a puzzle for the court for while. but after due thought the judge hit upon the happy idea of turning the youngsters fun into a penalty. He ordered a police sergeant to take the boys back to the lot where they had been captured and make them spend half an hour in throwing stones as fast as they could pick them up. The sergeant obeyed or ders to the letter. and the youngsters got enough of stone throwing to. last them the rest of their lives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
JOIo

Thomas F. Willard describes the is- land of Jolo as the most interesting island of the Sulu archipelago. In landing upon this island one steps at once into a warlike atmosphere. Or ders stpulate that no American soldier shall ever be without arms. Mir. Mll
 lard met a party of enlisted men re- turning from a swim in the surf. each one with a. revolver in his hand. The reason for this extraordinary precap- tion in time of peace.' MT. Willard ex- plains 'ls the puramentada, a type of religious fanatic who occasionally gets it into his crazy head to draw his ba- rolg and run amuck. He exists in all parts of the Moro country. but Jolo seems to be his favorite habitat"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
and the Mayor. and a third took place

and the Mayor. and a third took place tonight.
 Concessions on the part of both sides to the controversy marked the days discussions. The men failed to secure outright the two cents an houe increase in pay demanded. but are given an assurance that they may an> ticipate an advance after the Municip- al Traction Company shows a sufficient surplus. On the subject of free trans portation, employees will be compelled to pay their fares to and from work. but any additional trips connected herewith will be provided for by the company. The men also gain the rIght to purchase their uniforms themselves
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
= SONS CAMP AT TUSKEGEE.
Captain Sexton Organizes Young Mel
 With Thirty-Seven Members.

Captain Sexton Organizes Young Men
 With Thirty-Seven Members.
 Tuskegee, May 2-(Special.)--A camp of the United Sons of Confederate Vet erans to be known as Camp R. H. Abercrombie. was organized here to- day by Captain A. c. Sexton. of Mont gomery. Commander of the Alabama Division
 The camp begins with thirty-seven members and twenty-five more will be added before the reunion in Birming- ham,
 The officers of Abercrombie camp are: E. R. Alexander, Commandant; D. F. Laslie, First lieutenant Command CT: W. C. Hurt. Second Lieutenant Commander: C. Cleveland Thompson, Adjutant: W. E. Huddleston. Quarter master: A S. Danner, Treasurer; B. c. Gibson Color Sergeant; R. H Pow ell. Historian.
 Captain Sexton was given an enthu- siastic welcome to Tuskegee, where he has many warm friends. His adminis-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
Jefferson County Reports.

Birmingham, May 2.-(SpeclaIsJ- The Republicans of Jefferson County held a convention here today. There were between thirty-five and 125 dele gates in attendance and the meeting was harmonious except as to con- tention in the delegation from Ensley. The convention was one of the Thomp- son faction and delegates were chosen to the State Convention, which will be held here Wednesday. A county ticket was nominated and the administration of President Roosevelt of J. o. Thomp- son. State chairman. and the local or ganization were endorsed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
Dentists win Graduate.

Birmin gham, May 2.-(Spectal. )-The fifteenth annual commencement of the Birmingham Dental College will take place Monday night. the exercises to be held in the Jefferson Theatre. The class of graduates is large. The col lege has been established since 1893 The oration of the exercises will be de- livered by J. B. Babb, Secretary of the Birmin gham Commercial Club.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
Preparation for Knowledge.
Emerson

Emerson.
 No man can learn what he has not preparation for learning, however near to his eyes is the object. chemist may tell his most precious secrets to a carpenter, and he shall never be the wiser-the secrets he would not utter to a chemist for an estate. God screens us evermore from premature ideas. Our eyes are holden that we cannot see things that stare us in the face until the hour arrives when the mind is ripened; then we behold them, and the time when we saw them not is like a dream.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
Warden KnIs Negro.

Wheeling, W. Va, May 2.-Jesse Briggs, negro. serving a life sen tence in the State penitentiary at Moundsville was shot and killed by Warden c. W. Dawson today.
 Biggs broke from the lockstep, and when he was ordered to get back in line, began throwing rocks at the war den. Dawson then shot him through the breast. killing him instantly. Briggs had been sentenced to hang for murder but the Governor commuted the sen tence to life Imprisonment. The com ner's jury which sat immediately ex- onerated Dawson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
A RadInn SprInR.

DaITy COnsuIar and ITaues INtpOTI'
 Consul John S. Twells of Carlsbad furnishes the following information concerning the discovery that the wa ter of an Austrian uranium mines con- tains radium. and is of high medical value in certain diseases:
 About eighteen miles from Carlsbad is the small town of St. Jochimstal. where the Austrian Government has one of it's tobacco factories. and about
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
BURIAL OF DIR. DIX.
Many Distinguished Men Pay Tribui
 n Vxf~ N~pnorv

To His Memory.
 New York. May 2-Hundreds of men prominent in New York business, social and religious life. attended the funeral services today over the body of the Rev. Dr. Morgan Dix. The services were held in Trinity Church of which Dr. Dix was rector for more than thirty years
 Owing to the Illness of Bishop Pot ter. the funeral services were conduct ed by the Right Rev. pr. David H. Greer, Coadjutator Bishop of the Dio- cese of New York.
 Among those who attended the ser vices were Major General Frederick ID Grant. Count Nicholas de Lodygenski the Russian Consul General. Courte- nay W. Bennett. the British Consul General. and representatives of the C. A R., Sons of the American Revolu- tion and many benevolent organiza- tions
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
U. c. T. CONVENTION. Several Hundred Travelling Men te

Birmingham, May 2.-(SpeciaD-Ihe State Council of the United Commercial Travellers of Alabama will meet in Birmingham May 22 and 23, and pre- parations are being made to give the visitors a hearty reception.
 The program of entertainment m cludes big parade in which three bands of music will participate and oe- tween three and four hundred mem bers of the organization will be pre- sent.
 There are local councils of the U. C' T. in seven cities in Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
Headquarters Tran.ferred.

Americus, Ga, May 2-The division. al headquarters of the Seaboard Ali Line Railway. transferred to Ameri. GUS from Savannah eight months ago have been ordered back to that city from an economical standpoint. The transfer will be effected. immediately Superintendent Grimshaw and it's en- tire office force will leave for. Savan- nah next week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
REACHES AGREEMENT
Employees of CIcveIand's Street RaiI-
 nrnr NH MAI GAnanrn

Cleveland, O.. May 2-After voting 1.452 to 12S in favor of a strike. the ulotormen and conductors of the Mu- nicipal Traction Company. through In- ternational Vice President Behner and other representatives. today practical ly reached an agreement with the May or and traction officials that will eliTn- mate the prospect of a cessation of work
 Two sessions were hold today be tween the unions executive committed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
uon.a nnrnn In CannhTrnter.

Goodwater, May 2.-tSpeclal)-The house owned and occupied by Kelly Flowers. a negro, was destroyed with the contents by fire today at 10 o'clock. Nothing was saved. There was no i'm surance. Its value was $500. Kelly is a hard working negro having been in the employ of the Pope House here fnr fen or twelve years
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03

tration as Commander of the Alabama
 Division has been more than success full. He has recently organized camps at Alexander City, Ensiey and Besss-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03

A Montreal grain merchant recently sent an inquiry to London by the wire less system and received an answer in less than two hours.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03

Try the Columbinn Brand EvaPorated Milk over cereals at the Montgomery Fair basement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03

GHOSTS. GHOSTS. Tell you about Fun and Fro1ic.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03

Alfred J. stofer.