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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-06
A NOTED FAMILY.

The following brief dispatch in an ex. change is of interest in two widely sepa- rated sections-Alabama and Oklahoma -
 and also serves to connect parts of three centuries:
 Aidmore, O. T., Sept. 26.-Amos Colbert. a widely known Chickasaw In1ian, died at his home near Lebanon today. He was a leader among his race and had held many positions of trust with the Chicka- saw Nation during the past fifteen years.
 The Colberts belonged to one of the most influential Indian families in Ala bama, their father being an Englishman and their mother Chicasaw Indian. They were always on good terms with the Americans, General William Colbert being in the army of General St. Clair, and sharing with him the humiliating and disastrous defeat at Miami. O.. in 17s1. In our second war with Great Britain
 although then an old man, he joined
 the American army with some of his tribe and marched first to Fort Montgom- cry and thence nearly or quite to Pensa- cola. At one time he pursued a detach- ment of hostile Creeks or Muskogees aI-
 most to Pensacola. killing number of them and returning to Fort Montgomery with eighty-five prisoners.
 There are some who think General Col bert's Indian name was Piomingo. and there are good reasons for the belief. At Hopewell, Jan. TO- 17S6. a treaty was held by Colonel Benjamin Hawkins. Andrew
 Pickens and Joseph Martin with Piomin- go and other Chicasaw chiefs. at which
 the Indians renewed their pledges of | friendship for the whites and told of
 some of the troubles caused by lawless | and worthless white men coming into the
 country and swindling the natives. We | have also seen letters to Government of- | fcials in l793 Nariously signed by William | Colbert and Piomingo. detailing hostlli- ties with the Creek Indians and vOwing
 never to make peace with them. Again, | in l79i, we find a letter from General Robertson detailing d recent incident l where William and George Colbert hsc
 wsylaid party of hostile Cherokees AnC
 killed a number of them. Several othel
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-06

New York journalism is concerned, 1t Is not as high as might be desired, we con- fess: but when We are. brought to the ordinary and practical definition. which Is support of the platforms and nominees of the National Democratic Party, we find The Journal the only, prominent New York paper which can be depended upon to do this.-Columbia (S. co State.
 The explanation is satisfactory to The Advertiser. We had thought that De- mocracy was principle. not platform. and that 1t was not in the power of a Convention or platform to change prin- ciples. If. however, adherence to plat form. and nothing elze, constitutes De- mocracy, then we may take The States designation of The New York Journal as a correct selection.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-06
FIGHTING HIS OWN ADVICE.

The Nashville Banner which aspires to the dubious honor of being a special champion of ex-Governor Johnston, quotes this expression from his recent manifesto:
 Our present Constitution was prepared by wise and able men, It has not been found hurtful in a single matter except as to suffrage.
 This 1t considers a knockout argument. In all fairness, The Banner should pub fish this declaration of the same man in his first message to the Alabama Leg islature. Dec. 1st 1896:
 The duty is upon you to consider the necessity for a new Constitution for our State. That the present Constitution has served its purpose and now embarrasses rather than promotes the objects it should subserve Is manifest to all think ing men. We should approach the con- sideration of this question divested of all Party spirit, and with a patriotic pur- pose to consider only the good of the State and the prosperity and advance ment of all it's people. Various attempts to secure amendments to our organic law have demonstrated that the very re- quirements of the Constitution prevent any amendment. It is essential that some of the iron bands that have pre- vented our growth and development should be struck of. The fear of inn proper restriction of the right of suf- frage should not be allowed longer to stand in the way of relief demanded more strongly each year.
 There was much more of the same gen. eral tenor. showing that this now leader of the forces trying to defeat the new Constitution was ardently enlisted on the other side when he was the Governor of the State and hopeful of molding things to suit his own narrow purposes. He had no such opinion of the wisdom of the men who formed the present Constitution as he now expresses. The old Constitution has indeed served its purposes. It was made by wise and able men" who had to work in an environment that does not now exist, and consequently they could not make Constitution giving the re- lief so sorely needed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-06
Have Spoken Too Hastily.

NufanIa IImtS.
 Those who criticise the new constitution because it will increase the number and expense of courts have spoken too hastily It is the first constitution ever framed in Alabama which curbs the hitherto un- limited power of the legislature to create new courts. It prevents new courts in any territory not having enough popu- lation and wealth to sustain them, and leaves the legislature free to abolish existing courts and create new ones in- stead, according to the needs and wishes of the locality to be affected. In short it puts the whole matter of courts under the Democratic doctrine of local self government, and into the hands of the people most nearly interested. Does not such a plan commend itself to every Democrat?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-06
N coMMENpApLE MOVE.

l Tn another place, The Advertiser copies from The. Dixie Manufacturer an article on perhaps the most important subject which can come before the people of Ala hama after the new Constitution has been ratified. It is subject wnfcn equally concerns the rural and the urban population of the State and all are in- esrested, for all the people are interested in rood roads The country people want the best roads so they can haul their produce to market with the least expen- diture of power and the least wear ana tear of wagons and teams. The city peo- pIe are desirous that good roads shall lead to town as an inducement to the
 farmers and others to visit them. Thus
 good public highways are mutual bene-
 fit to the city people and the country
 people, and both classes should work in
 harmony to obtain what both desire.
 The proposition to hold a Good Roads
 Convention is a good one, and we na-
 turally hope 1t will be held in Montgom-
 cry That. however, is a matter of sec
 ondary importance. The main thing is to
 get together an assemblage of intelligent
 and representative citizens who will dis cuss the subject, and who can agree on and formulate plan which will relieve
 us of the reproach of resting satisfied with our present inferior public roads. Something has been done within recent years by some of the counties and cities in the way of building roads, and the re- suit has been not only satisfactory but profitable. But the work thus done is but drop in the bucket to what Is need ed. the main good secured by it being to In a plain and practical man. ner that good roads pay in any conn munity
 In most parts of Alabama the people are pursuing the same system-or want of system-handed down to them by their fathers. At stated periods. usually just before Circuit Court convenes. the hands are called out for the ostensible purpose of working the roads. the main object being to put them in such condi- tion that apportioners and overseers will be in no danger of indictment by grand juries. The natural and inevitable result of this proceeding is that during a great part of each year the highways of the are in a discreditable condition and the people who travel are the suf- ferers. Certainly the time has come for better. and it is to be hoped that the proposed convention will be able to make such a beginning as will lead to good results. A meeting of well-informed and observant men, of all professions and occupations, after consultation and dis cussion. ought to formulate plans and suggest legislation which will place Ala bama in the list of good roads States. The Advertiser heartily favors the propo- sition of Dixie Manufacturer and will cooperate in any way that will further the movement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-06
White People Want It.

MODIIe F1tTaIu.
 There is no doubt that majority of the white people of Alabama want the new constitution ratified. If it is defeat ed, it will be by union of disgruntled Democrats, Populists. and Republicans. People who were mortified at the idea of Democr ats voting with Republicans in 1896 are now proposing to vote with Republicans and Populists to defeat the will of the majority of the Democratic party of Alabama. We don't know what they call this. We call 1t blind pre- iudice on the part of those who are led, and a mixture of prejudice and disap- pointed ambition on the part of those who lead. But the constitution will be ratified, and before many years its present opponents will have to acknowl edge their error.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-06

And Birmingham is to have dollar gas The citizens of Montgomery will now re. alize what their fifty-year franchise means.-Huntsville Mercury.
 The people of Montgomery do realize it, but they are helpless-and are likely to remain s6 unless the City Council re- traces its steps.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-06
Making Little Progress.

Talladega Mountain Home.
 The anti-ratifiers. led by Shelley, John- ston and other defeated candidates for political office, are making little progress in their efforts to defeat the new consti- tuition. The people show no inclination to resent their disappointments at the ex- pense of Democracy. and the veal of the commonwealth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-06
Victor H. Hanson. Manager of Advertising. Foreign and Local.
AUGUST CIRCULATION FACTS.

The constant increase in The Advertisers CIT suiation is attracting marked attention. The appended statement of the actual number or pald for and delivered copies, day by day. Tor the month of August, further emphasizes the generally conceded fact that The Advertisers r,faranteed net maid daily issue exceedsths clairaed circulation of any other two Alabama morning newspapers combined.
 Comparatively spAaking. the figures for Au- xust just passed as against the same month last year. show an increase equal to 4I.So per cent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-06
Pannla Did Nnt Want Then

DOthan Home JournaI.f
 When a man is given greater honors than he deserves and is then refused still greater he is quite likely to sulk and re- fuse to pull, or else to kick entirely out of the harness. Johnston wanted to be Senator and Shelly and Stallings wanted to be Governor. The people did not want them in those offices, and now they are turned against the white people and gone with the onpositiOn,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-06
A Shameful Proceeding

Birmingham Ledger.
 That schley court is not making Ameri ca proud of her naval officers, There Is as much cross-swearing and taking back and reswearing as a New York criminal court ever saw. There has been as much jealousy and little meanness displayed as was known in any kind of trial any where. It is a shameful proceeding and the public wants it stopped.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-06
There is No Explanation.
Jasper Eagle.

Jasper Eage.
 The only Democratic paper in the State against ratification, so far as our obser- vation goes. is The Marion County News. Our venerable friend has perfect right as a Democrat to take either side of the question he pleases, but we would like to know the whyfores of his opposition, as he has not yet undertaken to explain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-06
The unkindest Cut.

Roanoke Leader
 "The most unlSindest cut of alp was the jilt the meeting of negro Republican anti-ratifcationistsy ;n Birmingham last week gave to Governor Johnston and General Shelley. They expressed their suspicious of these willy politicians with the Democratic brand on them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-06

N A. Scott. Circulation Manager of ThsI Montgomery Advertiser. being duly sworn.l says: The foregoing statement of The Adver- tiser's circulation for the month of Apgust.l 1901. is true and correct. and compiled aftes all returns from newsobys, news agents ana ieft-over copies have been deducted.
 w A. SCOTT | Sworn to and subscribed before me this oSo, cay or sep'em0er' 'sq, W. JACKSON,
 N P, Ex-O. J. P.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-06
An Effectual Plan.
Huntsville Democrat.

Huntsville Democrat.
 The recent regro convention held at Birmingham, Ala, has caused The Mont gomery Journal to speedily declare itself in favor of the ratification of the con- stitution. If the negroes desired to unite the white people of Alabama in favor of the new constitution, no more effectual manner could have been adopted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-06
Is No Danger.
Dothan Siftings.

DUtHdf CIItIHBS
 There is no danger of such an instru- ment as this new constitution not carry ing over the old one. It is such an inn provement over the old constitution, that the intelligence. the patriotism, the good judgment and the integrity of the people of Alabama will save it by an overwhelm- ing majority.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-06

According to a careful analysis in the current number of Municipal Affairs, the present street railway franchises of Chi cago, with which city will soon have to deal upon their expiration, are worth about $75, ,00O, 900. Of the present outstand- ing liabilities (stocks and bonds) amount ing to some SIS, 900, ,OO0 fully s72.OOO, 900 is "water." The water covers an amount greater than the value of all the stock. and includes some of the bonds. The New York Evening Post says: Even on this largely inflated basis, immense divi- dends have been paid. From 15 to 42 per cent have annually been divided by the different companies during the past nine seen years. In asking for renewal of the franchises the question naturally arises, What compensation will the com panies offer? Whether this compensation shall be taken in cash or in lowered fares, or partly in one and partly in the other. deserves careful consideration. The city cannot afford to- give away these franchises again. although it did so at the outset, when the lines paid only a fair rate of interest. It must decide upon some mode of payment for them ir the interest of taxpayers" No city should give franchises to great corpora tions extending for half century with. out getting some equivalent in return.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-06

The statement given out that Mrs Roosevelt is going to dispose with all colcred employees at the White House and have white help exclusively Is liable to jar tho relations between the President and the G. O. P. in the South.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-06

When the labor organizations turned out the other day several well known politl- clans were seen in their ranks.
 Didn't know those fellows belonged said a querulous onlooker.
 "Oh. yes" said a man of information. they're members of the Wire Workers union. n."-Indianapolis News.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-06

The Chicago News declares that Adam was the only man created free and equal" And he only remained so till he lost a rib.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-06

weare hearing and seeing as many ways to pronounce the name of the Pres ident as we hear of the assassin, and would be glad if all interested would compromise on something easy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-06

The press of Alabama join in extending sympathy to Editor Comstock of The Sheffield Reaper. who recently lost an- other daughter by death.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-06
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1901.

Kansas breaks into everything boasts The Leavenworth Times. Is that hit at Mrs. Nation?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-06
Rirht Into Line.
I.afayette s

Lafayette Sun.
 The action of the negro politicians of the State in organizing against the new constitution was enough for some of those who were holding back They dropped right into line and are now hustling for the adoption right along.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-06
WITH ALABAMA EDITORS.
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 What We Need.
Ozark Star.

And SO President Roosevelt is half Southerncr We like that; but why nor have a President that is full blood! we certainly have the brains here-tnen what we need is-money ana gall
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-06

If President Roosevelt has in him any disposition to appoint colored men to off, flee. we respectfully suggest that he be- gin in New England.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-06
JUST FOR A SMILE.

A Mercenary Beauty.-Dolly-Would you marry a title?
 Madge-I wouldn't mind one of those Coal Barons.-Judge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-06

Too Bad-"I didn't see you in church last Sunday"
 No. l was going. but at the very last minute I discovered that I didn't nave solitary cent for the collection.
 ''Is that so?"
 "Yes; nothing less than a dime, and no place to get it changed. d."-Philadelphla Press.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-06

The Montgomery Advertiser and Nor folk Landmark take exception to our ref erence 10 The New York Journal as the only reliable Democratic paper of that city They wonder what The State g standard of reliability is." As far aS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-06

An Irish judge of the old school Tn recent summing m at the Four Courts, Dublin created great effect. The plain tiff was even more beautiful than her beautiful daughter. who was a witness
 "Gc.tlemen of tho jury" his lordshIp began. everything in this case seems plain Mrs. o'Toole ana her charming daughter. ."-Lonoon Olly News
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-06

''It is not the Agricultural West alone that is moving in this matter of freer trade observes The Washington Star Qnd) in It's comment on the New Jersey Republican platform. The manufactur- ing East is also astir, and the two sec- tons together cannot fail to produce re- suits. The country's growth stands every
 where confessed, and those the most vi- tally interested in it. and having a prac- tical understanding of how it has been promoted and what is necessary for the future. unite in recommending reciprocity as the best policy to be adopted at this time. Can a Republican Congress afford to be dull of ear toward such an appeal?'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-06
Sometimes Thrown Out.

Mobile Register.
 General Shelley says: Jess Stallings is no quitter" Right. He never quit any thing; but sometimes he was thrown out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-06

Kind Lady-Why are you crying, little boy?
 Little Boy-Coz ma jis made example out O me fer my little bruther's sake Ohio State Journal
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Hutchinson gazette., 1901-02-21
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State Of Kansas, County Of Reno, 50,
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February l4, 1901,
First publication, February n 1901,
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-02-21

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Hutchinson gazette., 1901-02-21

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Hutchinson gazette., 1901-02-21
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Hutchinson gazette., 1901-02-21

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Hutchinson gazette., 1901-02-21
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