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Backbone., 1901-01-01
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The reduction in the war tax on
beer, which has already been made
by the House ways and means commit
tee was by the advice of Mr.. Hanna,
chairman of the National Republican
Committee and Mr.. Babcock, Of Wis
consin, chairman of the Republican
Congressional Committee, who raised
more money to re-elect Mr.. McKin
ley, and who knew more about what
was promised the brewers in return
for their liberal campaign contribution
than any other two men. The brew
ers have an immense lobby at the ma
tional capital.
Some of the cleaner, or at least more
conservative, Republican papers are
alarmed at the possible result to the
party of the shameless bargain. The
New York Press, strong administra-
ton daily, declares that in the ap-
pointment Of Congressman Babcock
to the ways and means committee
Speaker Henderson has honored the
sight draft of the brewers and that
"this unexpected revelation of the
Speakers weakness shows that the
party leans toward fearful fall on
the very threshold of splendid fu-
| ture."
Backbone., 1901-01-01

fifty men, who threatened it, were dis
persed by the sheriff. She was sent
to Newton late on the evening OF the
22d to prevent injury to her person.
Twenty members of the W. G. T. u.
have voted to stand by her.
Mrs. Nation is described as a fine
looking woman of about sixty years
of age, educated, refined and mother
ly. It will be remembered that last
summer she and other members Of
the w. G. T. U. of Medicine Lodge,
her home town, destroyed a quantity
of liquors in so-called drug store.
She was not arrested, and shortly
after her husband, who is 73 years
old, a veteran of the civil war and an
attorney, prosecuted the proprietor
and two others and drove them from
the county. Later Mrs. Nation raid
ed the joints of Kiowa, destroying
the fixtures and liquors. She was ar
rested but was released, the best
legal talent in the county advising
the authorities that a man engaged in
an unlawful business could not re-
cover damages for the destruction of
property used for unlawful purposes.
Since the Nation raid other women's
crusades have taken place.
One was at Long View, ILL.,, where a
blind pig was annihilated at midnight,
after the women had spent five hours in
prayer and conference.
With blacksnake whip in one hand and
hammer in the other Miss Name Kelley
and Miss Florence Frey entered the two
saloons in Harmon, Ills, and horsewhipped
the proprietors Of both places. Then they
proceeded to demolish the fixtures Of the
saloons with the hammers. The saloon
keepers threaten to use the law on the
girls. The girls claim that they were JUS
Backbone., 1901-01-01
f John Brown Raid.
Kansas Women DemOlish Illegal
Saloons in Wichita. The
End is Not Yet.

Kansas law prohibits the saloon.
But in violation of their oaths of Of
flee Gov. Stanley and other officials
allow it to run, in some cases openly.
These facts so stirred the heart of
Mrs. Carrie Nation, president of the
Barber County w. G. T. u, that on
the 9th ult she inaugurated cru
SADIE that may have far-reaching re-
suits. She chose Wichita, the Gov
ernor's home, for her first attack.
It boasts forty joints, beside various
wholesale houses which defy the law.
On the day preceding her attack she
visited nine joints and warned them
that she would smash things on the
following day if they did not quit
their unlawful business. The day
arriving, she visited the saloon in the
Hotel Carey, threw stone through
the glass covering life sized picture
of a nude woman, knocked the de-
canter from the bar and smashed
large plate glass mirror behind the
bar.
She was arrested and indicted for
"wilful destruction of property She
was committed to the county jail, to
which, after her indictment, she was
accompanied by sixty white ribbon
A in thn
asked by the court and her release
was demanded, but fake quarantine
was quickly declared upon the Jail
and she has remained there during
the three weeks of the quarantine.
Quickly upon her release from Jail
on bail on the 21st inst, Mrs. Nation,
assisted by two members of the local
w. G. T. u, wrecked two more
Wichita saloons. Concealing hatchets
under their cloaks, they made speedy
work of the show cases, mirrors and
slot machine in the first saloon WIS.,
tied. They then hastened to a Sec
ond joint and had everything reduced
" SplluCSIo WuOu IuO plOpI1CCOl op-
peared, and placing revolver at Mrs.
Nations head, threatened to blow her
brains out if she did not desist. She
yielded, and, with her companions, ran
to the Carey hotel bar, where she
made her first attack three weeks
ago. There three policemen met her.
A struggle is said to have ensued and
the four ladies were taken to the city
prison, followed by 1000 people. The
chief of police discharged the pris.
oners at the Jail, they making him a
promise that they would wreck nc
more saloons until the following noon
After leaving the city building, Mrs
Nation addressed the crowd in cool
manner, declaring her intention te
wreck every saloon in the city. The
women procured wagon and drove
through the streets singing religious
hymns. They held prayer meetings
in front of the wrecked saloons There
is intense excitement. Mrs. Nation il
threatened with lynching. A mob o1
Backbone., 1901-01-01
The 6dnt66n Killed.
Congress Again Accedes to Popu-
lar Demand. Will this Law
Also be Nullified?

The U. S. House of Representative
voted to abolish the sale of liquors at
post exchanges, etc. The Senate COM
mittee on military affairs reported an
amendment allowing the sale of beer
Only fifteen senators stood by the can
teen when the vote was taken, while
thirty-four voted against it, Senators
Nelson and Towne being among the
latter
There was an earnest discussion, ex-
tending through a considerable portion Of
two days. Not only the canteen, but our
introduction of liquor into our new terri
tory received liberal airing Senators
Hansborough and McCumber of North Da-
kota and Pettigrew of South Dakota Wig
orously assailed the canteen. Teller Of
Colorado said the United States was "curs-
ing the people of the Philippine islands
with curse as vicious as any the Spanish
ever placed upon them" 1t was, he said,
within the power of the president and with
in the power Of congress to destroy the gov
ernment encouragement of drinking among
the soldiers of the American army and the
Filipinos. He directed attention to a state
ment of President Schurman Of the old
Philippine commission to the effect that
one of the most demoralizing influences
! taken to the Philippines bv the United
| States was the American saloon. 1t was
within the power of the president to close
every saloon in Manila as soon as a cable
gram could reach the city.
| Mr. Todpe said ho donroootod Tho os4oh
lishment in Manila Of the American bar
Of the American army. eff there be any
way to close them I would favor it heart
lily. I do not know the reason for the
condition in Manila" said Mr.. Lodge, "but
l do know that, under the command of
General Ludlow, that thing, the establish
ment of saloons, absolutely was stopped
in Havana"
Mr.. Gallinger offered a new section to
the bill, providing that all licenses for tn"
sale Of liquor in the Philippines heretofore
granted be revoked and that none here
after be granted; and that the importa-
tion Of beer, wine and distilled spirits into
the islands be prohibited. The amendment
was rejected-23 to 43.
The amendment Of Mr.. Lodge prohibit
ing the importation into the Philippines
of distilled liquors except for medicinal
purposes was rejected-23 to Al.
Mr.. Gallinger then offered his amend
ment in modified form, providing that the
liquor licenses heretofore granted in the
Philippines be revoked and that none be
granted hereafter. Rejected-20 to Al.
At this writing the army bill is before
the conference committees of both houses
Two hundred rattlesnakes running
through the town unmolested, biting
everybody they come in contact with
that's free rum Put the two hun
dred snakes in box with twenty-five
holes in it-that's low license; plug
up one hundred of the holes, the
snakes all go out at the other one
hundred-that's high license; drive
the snakes all over into the adjoining
town-that's local option; cut OF
their tails just behind their ears
that's prohibition.
If it is 'all right" for anyone tc
a11v himcn1f with tho Prohibition
Backbone., 1901-01-01

titled in their attacks on the saloons, as
the saloonkeepers have been selling liquor
to brothers of each who are minors.
Backbone., 1901-01-01

A movement toward civic right
eousness which takes no account of
the saloon has about as much SUBJ
stance as the hole in doughnut.
Backbone., 1901-01-01

If it is "all right" for anyone to
ally himself with the Prohibition
party, why would it not be "all right"
for you to do so? If it is anyone's
duty, why is it not yours?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26

are being continually reminded is natural and honorable state. while it is modest and proper for man to do so7 Such a distinction would never be drawn except for the "cheapness" to which reference has been mdae. If a man wants to marry he can marry: if the first woman he asks refuses him, he has only to ask a second, or per haps a third or fourth. It would be safe to guarantee that within d month any man of fairly respectable life and position and appearance who cared to make the experiment could marry in his own class. could marry probably woman much superior to himself. But what about the girl who intends to marry some day?" Is she not in a very different position from the man2 Here is a girl of good character-much better than the mans, probably-aver- age intelligence, average good looks. Theoretically, she is free to marry whom she will; but is she? If she re- ceives one distinct offer of marriage she has had more than her share, ac- cording te the probable average. The fact that, by an unwritten law. wo- man must not take, and. indeed, does not want to take, the initiative, has very little to do with the extremely limited choice which modern conditions impose upon Englishwomen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
Hon. Thomas J. Cornwell.

The Bessemer District of Jefferson County, is represented by Hon. Thom- as J. Cornwell, a banker of that thriv- ing little city. MT. Cornwell was born in Chester County. South Carolina, March 26. 1864. He was educated at Greenville. S. C., and began his busi- ness career as bookkeeper in bank ing institution at E2ockhill. s. c.
 Later in life Mir. Cornwell located at Meridian. Miss. Afterward he removed to Chattanooga. Tenn, and at 22 years of age was general bookkeeper in the Chattanooga National Bank. From this position MT. Cornwell was called to Bessemer to accept the position of Cashier of the Berney Bank, after wards he First National Bank of Bes- semer. In 1890 MT. Cornwell resigned his position to take part in the organ ization of the Bessemer Savings Bank of which institution he was elected Vice President and Manager. In 1900 MT. Cornwell purchased the controlling interest and became President of the Bessemer Savings Bank.
 Mir. Cornwell hss taken an active in- terest in the public affairs of his city and County. He has served several times as an alderman of Bessemer and is at this time a member of the Board of Police Commissioners and of the City Board of Education. He is q member of the Baptist Church, is mar ried and has five children.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
The True Poker Flat.

W. NJ Clemens in The Bookman.
 In 1852 Poker Flat produced s700 GOO in gold bullion in single month and celebrated the event with a triple hanging. Then came the public spasm of virtue which caused the John Oak hursts and the "Outcasts of Poker Flat" to depart from thence and die of cold and starvation on the snowbound road to Sunday Bar. There are no "Oakhursts' nor Uncle Billvs" in Poker Fiat todaq. and when the stranger makes the slow descent and suddenly, by sharp turn in the trail, comes upon the famous camp. he finds in that huddle of cabins little to remind him of the Poker Flat of 1852.
 The famous slope presents almost a picture of utter ruin. There are but eight persons living in the old town. while a hundred dead ones sleep in the cemetery. Some of the graves are marked with wooden headhoards. some with stakes, but many have nothing above them. Nearly all of them were
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
adV-tU-thu-Sun
The French Navy, 1793.

Cornhill.
 France had gone bodily into the melt ing pot. and no one krew what the re- suit would he. Royalty had recently Verished in the Place de la Revolution; aristocracy was even then being made mincemeat of by the national guillo- tire; the torrent of the revolution had swept away many of the abuses and all the decent institutions of the country; army and navy had gone with the rest. The lilies of France were withered, and the fire-neW tTicolOr Haunted in their place. The ragged levies of Valmy and Jemappes had shown that Republican France could improvise an army; Great Britain had now to find out if the windy politicians of Paris could as readily eXtemporize d navy. D'Orvil- Hers and Suffren. De Grasse and De Guchen were dead; DEstaing still lived, but he was ill-regarded by the convention. who sent him to the scaf- fold early in !I94. Tho officers of the old navy were Royalists, almost to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
The Cow.
outing.

OullHS.
 We learn from sacred history and hooks of ancient writers that the cow like the OK, originally was used solely for agricultural purposes, at least, for many hundred years, perhaps, petore her milk was used as product TOT household consumption. It is generally believed, also, that originally the cow like the deer, buffalo moose. and elk, gave only sufficient milk to rear her young, from which we see what wonderful improvement has taken place when q. single animal Is nowadays made to produce 100 pounds (5O quarts) Of milk in a single day, or loo pounds of butter in a month: or. again, when COW has averaged over her own weight in milk every month for year. When we consider the original inferior an cestry of these animals, these results are something marvellous.
 Care, climatic influences. selection, n.,ting. and food have been the causes, and of these, food has played the prin- cinaI part in producing improvements. Man, by selecting and mating. has taken advantage of the variations pro duced by food, or the abnormal charac- teristics. and has gradually molded and fashioned an animal to suit his taste Eand ideals as to greater production. as well as greater beauty and symmetry of form.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
Hon. Cecil Browne.

Hon. Cecil Browne. one of the dele gates from Talladega County, was born in Shelby County, January N' 1855. He was the son of William Phi meas and Margaret Stevens Browne. His father, prior to location in Shelby lived in Mobile, and once represented that County in the legislature. MT. Cecil Browne graduated at the Univer- sity of the South. Suwanee. Tenn. He moved to Talladega in 1877 and enter ed upon the study of law and was ad- mitted to the bar n 1878. He soon grew into popular favor and secured good law practice. In 1882 he was elected to the House of Representa- lives. In 1886 he was chosen Senator from the Talladega District and was Chairman of the Committee on Revis- lon of laws. In 1896 he was again sent to the House and since then has been diligently practising his profession. Mir. Browne Is eminent figure in most of the Democratic Party Conven- tions. He is a good speaker. and an attractive man,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
Hon. John T. Ashcraft.

The Florence Herald says that few young lawyers of. North Alabama measure up to the standard of Hon John T. Ashcraft. one of the represen- tatives of Lauderdale County in the Convention. Notwithstanding Mir Ashcraft has an extensive jaw practice he has found time to give his attention to the development of the material re- sources of North Alabama. He has organized a number of cotton mills.
 MT. Ashcraft is connected with the lslie-real, is Secretary of the Board of Education He takes deep interest in educational matters and has recently established a free kindergarten for the children of the employees of the Ashcraft Cotton Mills at Florence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26

man, and most of them who did not emigrate were guillotined." Junior of fcers were promoted to fill vacancies Tn the flag ranks, merchant shippers were made naval captains, while petty officers and seamen held conventions of their own on the lower deck. Discipline had practically banished; republican zeal was a better recommendation than professional skill; and the change was typified by the new names that were given to the old ships. for the Royal Louis had become Republican. the Dauphin- Royal was now Sans Culotte
 Suffren was Redoubtable, Gas indeed she always had been) the Couronne was the Ca Ira, the Sceptre had become the Convention. the Lys was the Trlcolor, and-strangest transfornation of all- the Saine Esprit was now the Scipion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
A Very Remarkable Remedy.

Tt is with a good deal of pleasure and satisfaction that I recommend Chamberlain's Colic. Cholera and Diar- rhoea Remedy" says Druggist A. w. Sawtelle of Hartford. Conn. "A lady customer seeing the remedy exposed for sale on my show ease, said to me:
 really believe that medicine saved mv life the past summer while at the shore and she became so enthusiastic over it's merits that I at once made up my mind to recommend it in the future. Recently a gentleman came into my store so overcome with collie pains that he sank at once to the floor. I gave him a dose of this remedy which helped him. I repeated the dose and in fifteen minutes he left my store smilingly in forming me that he felt as we'll as ever.' For sale by E. G. Fowler, Drug giSt Adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
NOTION AISLE.

laid to rest without religious rites save d Bible reading by old Charlie Pond, who, though a professional gambler, was selected for the religious office, owing to his excellent voice and orato- rical ability.
 In 1853 and 1854 there were 2,0O0 souls in Poker Flat, and 15 stores. hotels, 3 dance halls, and 2 gambling houses. There is but one man left today Of that original company. He is Henry Was- goner, an old and grizzled veteran "ho delight to tell how in 1856 & circus came to town and sold l 1,5OO tickets of ad- mission at $2o each.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
{ FF E F Y x E x x N E F NV .
 TENS SHOES.

On general principles we all feel asif we'd like to go back to the scenes and in- cidents that made us so happy, light hearted and light footed in our youth-- which desire is not so in= tensified by any other feel- ing as by that we ex= perience in we ring ill fitting, uncomfortable shoes=-but as the journey back might be rather lengthy TOT some or us,We recommend at present for real youthful bare footed comfort, Shoes like these: Mems Goodyear welt, cap toe, new last Vici Chocolate Balls, 5 to III, worth $500 at S2. AS.
 Mems Beacon last, cap toe, Goodyear welt, Black Vici and Silk Vesting Top Balls i'm light summer weights, 5 to 10, worth S5.5o at SAYS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
weather Conditions.

TFor past twenty-four hours.1
 A shallow depression over the South east, with an overflow of cold air from an area of decidedly high pressure. the crest of which is over North Dakota and which is spreading southward has gwen rains in central. northeasterp and middle '0uthern districts, the rainfall being .avy in portions of Louisiana and excess in West Centra! Mississippi; moder-
 heavy rains have also occurred in
 and Northwestern Texas; gener-
 weather now prevails along the
 e Gulf and South Atlantic scoasts. and in middle western and west ern districts, with considerably lower femperatures over most of the interior, the temperature falls being quite decided in the Great Central Valleys and light frost is reported this morning from the Dakotas and Minnesota.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
Hon. James T. Kirk.

Hon. James T. Kirk, member or the Convention from Colbert County, IS one of the best known lawyers or North Alabama. Mir. Kirk has always taken A great interest in political affairs and served several times ss Chairman of tie County Democratic Executive Com mittee. He Is what may be called self-made man, and by dint of hard work and perseverance he has steadily climbed the ladder of fortune and is now a most substantial business man. MT. Kirk Is the son-in-law of Hon John D. Rather of Tuscumbia, who IS well known in the political arena or Alabama. MT. Kirk is married and has one child. He resides in Tuscum- hia
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
Music and Mountains.

The fourth session of the Asheville Summer School and Conservatory will be held this year from July 10th to August 24th. Instruction will be given in all branches of music by eminent New York artists at less than New York prices. Four grand concerts will he given during the course. Everett Pianos used exclusively. For particu- lars, write A. P. Babcock, Asheville, N z, adv-sun-6t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
Talk of Marriage.
Nineteenth Century,

Nineteenth Century.
 A man may remark on his intention to marry at some indefinite future time, when produce or other cons'icera~ tions may make it possible or advisa- ble, without having, as d rule. to run the santlet of a chorus of impertinent and stupid wculd-be witty remarks. But should a girl be bold enough, or, rather. natural and simple enough, to say the same thing, what would be the result? Why. every one knows that she would be promptly sneered out of countenance. And why? Is if i'm modest for a woman to express a deter imitation to enter into a state which we
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
Good Positions

May deposit money in bank until po- sition is secured, or will accept 1otes. Special rate to city students. Our fa- cilities for securing positions and our courses of instruction are strongly en- dorsed by business men. Call or send for catalogue. It will explain all Drarghon's Practical Business College, Dexter Avenue, opp. Postoff1ee.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
CANNED FRUIT.

No matter how bounti= full the new crop may be or how large and luscious the plums may grow, the most favorable conditions cannot place them before you at such a price as this.
 1000 2h pound cans Bonit a Brand DamsOn Plums, worth 25c. at Hoc.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
On Southern R. R. Five Miles East of CaIera.

weeks ago, is now general as far as the mills of that company are concerned in this city. A communication was sent to President Baer yesterday, in which a general increase of 10 to 15 per cent in the wages was demanded at all the mills. He was given until 10 o'clock toeay to reply. No answer was given. and the joint committee is sued orders calling out all of the men at the Sheet Street, Oley Street and Ninth Street mills. There are now 2500 men out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
ANNUAL CONVENTION.
National Travellers Protective As sociation of America, Old Point
 Cornf fort Va June 3-S 1901

On account of the above occasion, the Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets to Old Point Comfort, Va, at one fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale June l, ? and 3. limited eight days from date of sale. An additional ex- tension of limit to June 18th may be had by depositing ticket with joint agent at Old Point Comfort prior to June 9th, on payment of a fee of 50 cents.
 Double daily trains, fast schedules and direct connections via Atlanta and the Southern Railway.
 For further information. address
 Jno. Metcalfe, T. P. A. Montgomery, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
United Presbyterians.

Des Moines. Ia.. May 24.-The Gen. eral Assembly of the United Presby- terian Church of North America devot- cd it's time today 10 a discussion on changes by the committee on revision to article fifteen of the creed of the church with regard to the admission of nine candidates for membership be- longing to secret orders.