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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
DIVERS NARRow ESCAPE.
Air Pumpers Stopped work To Fight
 Each Other.

New York. Dec, 13-Left without air because the two men whose duty 1t was to pump 1t to him had stopped work to fight each other. George Smith. a diver. just escaped death, fifty feet under the surface of the East river today.
 The diver Is tonight little the worse for his experience. Benjamin Parking, one of the combatants in the fight which so nearly caused Smiths death is in hospital with fractured skull, while his assailant. Thomas Russell, is under arrest charged with feloni- ous assault.
 Smith was working on the hull of the sunken steamer H. M. Whitney. A disagreement between Russell and Par kins who were working the air pump was followed according to the police. by Russell grabbing piece of iron pipe and striking Parkins over the head with it. Parkins fell unconscious and Russell leaped overheard and swan away.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
FATAL AUTO AcciDENr.
One Man kIlIed and Three others Sc
 rfousIy Ynimrea

OMe AA0M kAAhc0 ana NMRGG Others See
 riously Injured
 Baltimore, Dec. 13--In an automobils accident early this morning. Harry Kestler was killed and Frank Radford Samuel Rosenberg and William Rey. holds were more or less seriously in. jured.
 The men were taken to St. Lukea Hospital Radford being still in a com atose condition tonight
 The automobile, which belongs te President Oscar c. Murray, of the Bal. timore and Ohio Railroad. was betns driven by his chauffeur. James H. Hild who of the five men In the car. wa. the only one who escaped injury.
 Hild had taken out the car withoui the owners permission. The car crash. cd into a lamp post. breaking 1t ofl and throwing the men to the ground Under the law here. a chauReuf whs takes out his employers car Without permission, is punishable by a fine.
 Hild was placed under arrest and nned S25 and costs. and. in addition was held for the action of the coroner in connection with the death of KestIer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
THEBOWERY MISSION
STEEL TRUST MAGNATE CON
 TRIBUTES LARGE SUM.
Indigent Americans May Be Provided With Transportation to West, Where Positions May Be
 Offered Them.

New York, Dec. 13.--As the result of visit paid to the Bowery Mission by former Judge F. H. Gary, head of the Steel Trust, at .an early hour to- day, that mission is several thousand dollars richer.
 Also, as a further result, a move- ment may be instituted to bring about the passage of a law to provide for the transportation of deserving indi- gent Americans to places in the West where positions may be offered them. Several days ago, Judge Gary made ar engagements with the Bowery Mission to visit that strange oasis in the des- ert of New York's underworld. Rev. John c. Hallimond. superintendent of the Mission. and pr. Charles Vincent Herdliska formed committee, and several others acted as escort. The .'bread line" at the Bowery Mission forms at midnight. From to o'clock men to the number of about i,500 are given hot coffee and ham sandwiches nightly. There were L4s7 in line this morning.
 Judge Gary wrote a check and hand ed 1t to the superintendent of the mis- sion. The character of the men who formed the bread line surprised those who came to observe.~ Judge Gary talked with many of them. They all had the same story to tell--no work. no chance to earn living. And I can- not get men to work in my mines out West" said Captain Demar.
 It was this remark that brought up the question of transportation and the desirability of c law that would make 1t possible for men to be transported at public expense to distant points. the same as immigrants are transport ed by the Federal Government. Dr.. Herdlistka feels that the visit made by Judge Gary will be productive of permanent result. He said:
 We sent 1000 men West during the last year. Their transportation charges were paid by rauchmen and others who sent for them, the money to be deducted from their wages. Of the 1000 sent, there were but twelve desertfous" !"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
INTERNAL REVENUE BOARD
 RFP0RTS A BIG DECREASE

Washington. Dec. 13--Commissioner John c capers, of the Internal Revenue Bureau, in his annual report, states that for the last fiscal year, there was a decrease in the receipts of $1799S,O72, as compared with the previous year. and that for the first three months of the current year, there has been a de- crease of $1.262,23S as compared with the corresponding months of the last fiscal year.
 The revenue for the full current year is estimated at s250.000.000. which IS S1, s65 900 less than for last year.
 The production of distilled grain spirits for the fiscal year 1908 was 126,- 9s9,740 tax gallons, decrease of over 40, 900 000 gallons as compared with last wear This is accounted for by the Commissioner by the prohibition move ment. the high price of grain, and the agreement among distillers to curtail production.
 The total production of denatured al cohol during the year was 3.321.451 wine gallons, which is about 240.000 gallons less than for the previous year. The cost of production has not been sufficiently reduced, Mir. Capers says. to enable completely denatured alcohol to successfully compete with kerosene, gasoline, or gas. Nevertheless. 1t is gradually growing in favor for fuel. light and power. Under special regu- lations an agricultural experiment dis tilIery recently has been established in Washington by the Department of Ag- riculture upon its own premises. The purpose is to determine the spirit prO- ducing capacity of various materials.
 The cost of the collection of the ip- e.. Nl3a ct was s4s3O,69S, and the estimated ex- penses for the next fiscal year are giv- en as S5,36s.51 During the year, 1.1So illicit distilleries were seized and de- ,stroyed; 32s arrests were made: 73,l51 gallons of spirits and property to the value of $19s,610 were reported by seizure.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
THE OLDMAID PROBLEM.
Suffrage Would Solve It, Says Niece of
 Matthew Arnold.

New York World.
 According to Miss Ethel M. Arnold of London, the niece of Matthew Arnold and sister of Mrs. Humphrey Ward, one of the strongest arguments for woman suffrage in England is that 1t will save many women from the tragic fate of single blessedness.
 In discussion of the whole ques- tion before the League Afor Political Education she said that to American women, through the peculiar protec- tion of their rights and unassaiiable position, or to French women, to whom the system of the brides dot gives an added independence. the bal lot might not seem necessary. Even in Rome, Miss Arnold pointed out. the sexes are more nearly equal. men be- ing at no such ''unwh olesome prem ium" as in London.
 "In London society" said the speak, CT. "a clever wife can float Q dull husband. but man with a dull wife is forced to leave her at home. The dearth of marriaseable men in Eng land is appalling. Many women in the higher classes have remained un- married. This hideouS and tragic
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14

high preiates. The decree to Joan Of Arc recited the details of three miracu- lous cures in the years 1892, 1893 and 1900. Following the invocation to Joan. Pope Plus delivered an address extolIIng the faith of Joan.
 Turning to the French prelates. the Pope said:
 When you return to France, tell your fellow citizens If they love France, they should love God, the faith and the mother church. Let them re- member eJoan'ss cry, Long live Christ and the King of France" 4 The Pope expressed the deep convic- ton that France through divine inter- cession. would return to the bosom of the church. saying that the interces- sion of the new saints strengthened him in this belief.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
Body is rdentiaed.

Ellicott City, N J., Dec. 13--The body of a mah known as A. H. Craw- ford, who committed suicide at q house near here yesterday just as he was be- ing placed under arrest by Federal offi- cers. has been Identified as that of Or Ian Clyde Cullen, of St. Paul, Minn. Among his papers was found his ap- pointment as 'traveling manager and diplomatic agent of Peoples Guard of the Russian Republican Military Asso- ciation."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
EMPRESS OF HEAVENS.
EdicA Issued COnfeKrinG POsthumoul
 Title on Late Dowagea EmpFesa.

EdicA Issued COnfeEring POsthumous
 Title on Late D0wages Empress.
 Picking, Dec. l3.-An edict was is- sued today conferring upon the late Dowager Empress. Tsu Hsi An. the posthumons title of "Filial and Ad- mirabIe Empress of the Heavens, Equal and Bright in Practicing Holi- ness"
 The edict orders that special cere- monies be carried out in connection with the comforting of this title. It says that during her forty-seven years reign. the Dowager Empress's fame became worldwide; that her virtues were universal and her bounties nu- merous. Earth and heaven, therefore. recognized her as Empress
 Edicts aIso were issued ordering the enforcement of the statute fixing the status of the regent. Prince Chun. and prescribing the court ceremonial in the future.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
vaste of lIfe cannot continue indefIn-

waste of life cannot continue indefin- itely.
 with the new status the franchise would give them the masculine con tempt toward this class would disap- pear. They would seek outlets for their energy elsewhere and go to oth CT countries where women are at q premium.
 "England has the idea that there is little interest in the feminine move ment in America, and this seems true of the well-to-do classes.
 Perhaps if l were an American should not want to vote" she contiu- ued. There is such a thing as ex-. changing the substance for the shad- ow. But the fact, if fact 1t be, that women do not need the vote should not blind them to the interest of the race. The movement is on. If the women of the world unite they will get it.n
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
DExTER AVENUE REVIVAL.
Two Effective SermOIs Preached D
 FeymugelRmt s. L. Johnson.

Two Effective SermOms Preached by
 Evangelist s. l.. Johnson.
 The winter revival at the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church for negroes continued yesterday with increasing interest. The services, morning and night, were largely attended. and the evangelist, Dr. S. L. Johnson. from Virginia, preached two good sermons.
 At the morning service the evange- list preached from the subject: Christ the Drawing Card" and at night from the subject, TWO Things Accomplish cd by the Death of Christ"
 The music furnished by the large choir was very interesting. and the meetings yesterday resulted in the conversion of nine persons. Tomorrow in company with the pastor. Rev. R. c. .Judkins, the evangelist will visit the State Normal School and hold services for the school. The evangelist will preach tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
BATTLE OF THE SEX.
Subject as Handled by pr. stewsr

Subject as Handled by DF. Stewart
 Roberts Drew Large Audience.
 A large and attentive audience lis- tened to the excellent address yester- day afternoon at the Orpheum to She young men of the city under the au- spices of the Y. M. c. A. by pr. stewart Roberts, the famous physician of Atlanta, Ga. His subject was '"rhe Battle of the Sex"
 The speaker was introduced by Dr. F. c. stevenson of Montgomery. The subject made an indelible impression on the hearers as handled by the visi- tor from Atlanta.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
FIre ChIee BeIt Dead,

Washington, Dec. 13.-Chief William T. Belt of the Washington Fire De- partment, vice-President of the Ma tionaI Association of Fire Chiefs, and one of the best known fire fighters in the country ,died suddenly tonight of heart disease; aged 63 years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
GENERAL McLELLAN,s oRDERLIEs.
Mayor Thinks Father Must Have Had
 O,OOO in Army of Potamae.

M~S0r Thtnks Father Must Have Had
 5000 in Army of Potomac. New York Tribune
 p H9w many orderlies did Gen. George
 This Is the burning question at the City Hall agitatIng the men who SCOUT the marble tiling without charge to the city. William P. Haher, an aged but fiery man. at the hearing on the ticket speculators' ordinance before the Mayor yesterday declared that he was an orderly on the stan of General Mcclellan much of the time that Gen eral Mcclellan was In command of the Army of the Potomac.
 After the hearing was over and the Mayor was on his way to his office on the floor below some one mentioned Maher.
 ''I haven't kept tab on the number Of orderlies by honored father had while he was in command of the Army of the Potomac" said his honor. "buf roughly estimating. l should judge that Maher must have been one of at least 5000. However, I do not question Mahers statement. I was not there" 
 Excessive wealth generates no hap piness. And yet we enter the race the last one of us.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
FOR TAFTos, INAUGURATION.
The Chairman of Various Committee
 Are APpOInted.

Are AppOInted.
 Washington. Dec, 1s-James S. Henry, Washington correspondent for The Philadelphia Press. has been ap- pointed chairman of the Press Commit tee and Charles H. Boynton of New York, vice chairman of the committee on finance for the inauguration of William H. Taft as president of the United States on March 4. next
 Major General Barry, commanding the army of Cuban Modification, has been designated to command the regu- lar army division of the inaugural parade and Rear Admiral Sperry, com rnanding the Atlantic battleship fleet now on its way home from the far east will command the navy division.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
nARwIN CENTENNARY.

American Association for Advance
 ment of Science to Meet.
 Philadelphia, Dec. 13.--Nearly 1000 members of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, will meet in Baltimore during Christmas s week to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Charles Darwin and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
WRECK ON SOUTHERN.

A SOuthbOund Freight From Selma Dee
 rafied at Catherine.
 Mobile, Dec. 1S-A special to The Register from Selma, says that a freight wreck oh the Southern Railway occurred at Catherine this morning.
 A southbound freight from Selma to this city was derailed at Catherine ana nine cars loaded with coal demolished. All passenger trains are transferring at the wreck. the third transfer of the week because of wrecks. The members of the train crew escaped inJurey.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14

the semi-centennary of the first pubii- cation of origin of Species"
 One of the speakers will be Profess sor E. H. PoViton of Cambridge, Eng land. who is well-known as an eyoiu- tionist.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
MARRIAGE IS ARRANGED.
Miss Beatrice Mills to wed Earl of
 Granard.

London. Dec. 13--It is officially am nounced that a. marriage enRaEemenf has been arranged between the Earl of Granard and Miss Beatrice Mills, the daughter of Ogden Mills. of New York.
 Bernard Arthur Forbes. the eighth Earl of Granard. is a lord in waiting to the King and master of the horse. His estate consists of 10000 acres and his country seat is Castle Forbes in Long ford CotintY. Ireland.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
senator Hansbrourh's Condition.

Minneapolis, Minn., Dec. 13--Although Senator H. c. Hansbrough, of North Da- kota, who was operated upon at As- bury Hospital last Friday. is still se- riously H. his physicians said tonight chat hIa condition is hopeful.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
Mlnlnter DecIlnes CaII.

Waco, Tex, Dec. 13-Rev. W. T. cald- well, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of this city. announced today his intention to decline a call to the First Presbyterian Church of New Orleans. preferring to continue his work here
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
AN IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY.

Decrees Conferred Upon Joan of Arc
 Read in Vatican.
 Rome Dec, 13-There was an Am- pressive ceremony at the Vatican today upon the occasion of the reading of the Identification decrees conferred upoh Joan of Arc and thirty-six French mis- sionaries who met the death of martyrs in China.
 The reading of the decrees took place in the presence of the Pope and many
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
Arrives at Cologne.

Cologne. Dec. 13-President Castro arrived here at II o'clock tonight from Paris. It is expected that he will con- tinue his journey to Berlin tomorrow,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14

\ mHT Diamond ring setting, about HIM K karat somewhere in busi-
 ness portion of city; a liberal reward will be given for return to A. II, wilson. wilson Printing Co., eeta Commerce St. Phone PTS,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14

Our Christmas line of Post Cards Ia immense. MattOx's corner.
 See them before buying.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14

sweaters--Eet us clean yours, " mont ahrink 1t.
 FRENCH DRY CLEANING co. Phone II3. 2O3 Dexter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-28
CALLED DOWN BY cARrELYoU..
Surveyor Of Port Of Boston to Lose His
Job Because of Political Activity.

Boston, Dec. % -Wnena Jeremiah J,
Mccarthy, surveyor of the port. opened
his mail Saturday morning one letter
made his eyes look large. 1t bore the
signature 81 George B. Cortelyou see
rotary of the treasury, and called for
the resignation Of Mr.. Mccarthy from
the Republican city committee. 1t IL
understood further that this resigna-
tion is not requested, but commanded,
the letter u understood 10 carry the
implication that ii the surveyor does
not care to offer the kind or resigna-
ton the secretary Of the treasury com
mands another kind Of resignation win
be requested.
This will call upon him to surrender
lis job OF surveyor Of the port, which
now yields Mccarthy an income Of So
600 year.
The letter IL said to be unusually
caustic. 1t says the sseeretary's atten.
tion has been. called 10 the surveyors
participation in Boston city politics
and to the boast of his friends that
tire surveyor has had tip from Wash
ington that ne would not be inteffered
with in his political activities. The
answer of the secretary If that in this
the surveyor Is entirely mistaken,
Those who know say Surveyor Me-
earthly is reported for. venturing to as.
piFe to the presidency of the city COM
littee and the improperly Of such as
pirations while surveyor Of the port IS
pointed out to him.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-28
GRIscoM MAY RETIRE.
Report in Rome That American Ambas-
sador Is to Leave.

Rome, Dec. 28.--The fact that this
American ambassador, Lloyd G. Griscom
has given up the lease Of the Del Dragc
palace, where he has made his residence
since coming to Rome, has given rise
to various reports with regard To the
ambassador future intentions. Among
these reports is one to the effect that
the United States government has pur-
chased the palace for the uses Of the
embassy, another is that Mr.. Griscom
win seek new quarters in which to re-
side.
Inquiry at the foreign Office and
among attaches Of the court, however,
indicates that 1t il the ambassadors I'M
tention to retire from the diplomatic
service. 1t is stated on good authority
that he has already forwarded to Wash
ington his resignation, in which he de-
clines to take Office abroad after the
retirement Of President Roosevelt.
tt ID understood that Mr. Griscom has
informed King Victor Emmanuel and the
Minister Of foreign affairs, Sig. Tittoni,
of his decision. Both expressed deepest
regret at this step
MIR Griscom is known to be close
friend Of the presidentrelect. When
questioned Saturday night with regard
to his reported resignation, Mr.. Griscom
refused to reply directly, but be did not
deny the report.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-28
NEW BAY STATE TAX LAWS.
Bring to Light Some sso,ooo,o0o of
Property That Has Escaped Taxation

Boston. Dec. 2s-As 4 result Of the
Efforts Of local assessors working II
conjunction with the Office Of the State
tax commissioner approximately $40.
600 900 ~ personal property which mn
heretofore eAcaped has this wear beer
,sdiseoyeredy and placed in the val,a tion
lists. OF the 35i cities and towns e10
have thus far been heard from and
thetse show total increase Of S26.4s5..
1856. but as several cities, including
Boston. are among those which have
not vet made returns there Il no doubt
that the figures win be more than
$40 100000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-28
MATHS WAS A "coME-oN."
French Presidents Assailant Victim Of a
Fake Matrimonial Advertisement.

Paris, Dec 2s.--The entire press OF
Paris, with the exception Of such reac-
tionary newspapers as La Libre Parole,
and EAction FRANCHISE, consider the at
tack made Friday In the streets OF Paris
on President Fallieres by an unemployed
waiter named Maths fanatics act with
no political Importance. Maths APP
preached the president while he was
taking his regular morning walk and
threw his arms about his neck In an
effort to seize his beard. The president
was not hurt and Mattis was arrested.
IF the cause of the Bourbons and the
Bonapartists were not as dead as door
nail, such pitifui exhibitions Of iinpotont
fury would completely diseredit them"
voices the general opinion. Nevertheless,
some Of the Republican organs express
the opinion that the government should
do something TO put an end to the cam
psign being conducted 20 persistently by
a small group Of militant royaiists aided
hy clerical Organizations, with the OBJ
ieet Of keeping public opinion inhamed
The mental calibTe of Maths is illus
trated by the fact that he was victim
lied a few weeks ago BY matrimonial
advertisement He gave UP his entire
savings, $1,000, under the impression
that lie was about to marry a woman Of
great wealth.
The MATHS incident was discussed at
Saturdays meeting Of The cabinet, and
ii was decided BY energetic action to
prevent the occurrences Of similar out
RACES"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-28

is PRESIDENT
GOMEZ NOW
Is Given Recognition in Ven
ezuela
BLOODLESS REVOLUTION
The New Chief Executive Changes Many
Of the Policies Of the Government
"A Message from Castro
Ridiculed.
BLooDLESS REVOLUTION

Caracas, Venezuela, Dec 2S.--Thc pres
idency Of Juan Vicente Gomez has been
recognized by the country At large, Off.
cially and unofhcially.
Thus Venezuela Is through with one
of the most popular revolutions in the
annals Of the republic. in which not one
drop of blood has been shed.
The authority Of President Gomez Is
accepted as supreme. 4
Even General CeIcstino Castro brother
Of the former president, who was chief
Of the department of Taehifa. has turned
over TO the new military commander OF
that district all the arms and ammuni-
tion in his possession. This property
amounts 20 5000 rifles and 100000
rounds Of ammunition.
Celestino Castro's acceptance of the
new regime is regarded as final and con-
elusive evidence that his brother is no
longer factor in the present situa-
tion.
President Gomez is showing In many
ways his desire TO propitiate all inter.
ests, to promote business both local and
foreign, and to improve foreign rela-
lions.
Jose de J. Paul, who was minister
Of foreign affairs in the Castro cabinet,
received two days ago a dispatch from
Cipriano Castro at Berlin, reading as
follows;
Declare the Dutch warships pirates
Suspend the payment TO the powers
under the Washington protocols. l am
forwarding you a solution OF the diff
Guilty"
This communication has been received
here with ridicule. 4