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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-20
He Does Not Understand the Negro.

MOnIkCHcTy. Ald.s OSb. Aot A"V1' Editor The Advertiser:
 The little item in Thursdays Advertiser announcing that certain prominent ne- gro had dined with the President excited in the Southern mind mingled feelings. or regret and disgust. For the Southern people are very anxious to reconcile old differences and to meet the people or oth. CT sections more than half way. And now that these differences have been rap idly melting away under the beneficent influences of the Mckinley era it Is pain full to the Southern man to be rudely shocked by this foolish act of the Pres ident.
 There is no doubt in my mind that the President not only does not understand the negro, but he does not nor cannot understand the Southern feeling toward the negro. This feeling cannot be defined. It must eithe, be born in a man or by long association he must absorb it. Whole volumes are expressed in the few words, He dined with negro To the South his social equal. He took him to his fam fly table. He sank to the negro's level
 But, MT. Editor. it is my fortune to un- derstand the Northern view of this cpl your readers of something which they have never known when I say that 1t is as difficult for them to understand the Northern idea as it is for the Northerner to understand theirs. The President sees in Booker Washington man who Is per- sonally above reproach He Is of another race. the same as Is Agufnaldo, or Ge- ronirno. or Minister Wu. Should Agui- naldo be laboring among his people to ad- vance them to the plane of American cit iZenship. and should visit the capital, the President might invite him to dine. The same might be said of Geronimo q use this name merely as a type), yet no one who understands the Filipino or the ln- dian character would consider that the President admitted these representatives of their races as his intellectual or social equals. I mention Minister Wu for the benefit of those who have lived on the Pacific coast, where the Chinaman Is in the same relative category as the negro in the South.
 This, then, is the idea. The President Is noted for his impulsiveness and his in- dependence but he is also known to be high-toned gentleman. and if he could know the negro and understand the feel ings of the Southern people this unfor- tunate affair would not have occurred.
 The one person to blame Is the negro himself. No one knew better than he what would be the effect of his accepting the Presidents invitation. When he fail ed to decline this invitation he missed the greatest opportunity of his life. He un- derstands the sentiments of both sec tions and knew that his acceptance of the invitation would alienate the South ern people both from the President and himself. But his vanity got the best of him as it has of better men before and will of better men to come.
 Observer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-20

This is an era of centennials In 1903 that of the purchase of Louisiana will be duly celebrated by the great Expo tional importance was the expedition of Lewis and Clark which opened the way for settlement of the magnificent coun- try in the far Northwest The city of Portland, Oro gon, will celebrate the great achievement with an Exposition in 1905. That is an interesting country and those who wish o obtain valuable information as to it's history and progress can obtain 1t in the most compact and satisfactory form by sending cents to The Portland Orsgonisn for one of the beautiful pam RhIets which it has just Issued.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-20
The Disappearing Forests.

Birmingham Ledger.
 A sawmill is being located in great poplar forest near Huntsville. The fine forests of Alabama have been cut away and sold for a song. The lumber to be cut now will bring a better price, but even then the timber wealth is not appre- ciated, and most of it is gone. Had the pine forests of Alabama been preserved till now they would have been worth mill lions, where they have only brought hun dreds of thousands. The poplar forests of Madison are very valuable, and the owners ought to get fair share of it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-20
The Job He Preferred.

london Spare Moments.
 Just after the fall of Bloemfontein sol diers were called upon. owing to the scarcity of civilians. to work the rail- Way.The weary men were lying in camp one night after a hard days work when a sergeant called out:
 Any of you men want to put your names down as railway porters. drivers. stokers or for any other appointment connected with the railway?'
 The silence was broken only by snores. Then one Tommy slowly raised his head and drOwsily muttered:
 Put me down as a sleepSrlr
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-20
Birmingham and Atlanta.

Greensboro Waterman.
 Professor Cook claims that Adam was an American, and we don't see how any, bodv is to disprove it. And we bet Kan sas or Oflio, claims shim.-Montgomery Ad- vertiser.s And how about Birmingham and Atlanta? Don't ever leave these places out when there's anything worth claiming going the rounds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-20
Has Already Spoken.
Huntsville Mercury.

Huntsville Mercury.
 Chairman Underwood was too smart to be caught by General Shelley With the white primary proposition. He Knew very well that General Shelley was not authorized to speak for the white Repub- licans, and, as for the Democrats-their party organization has already spoken for them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-20

Trnst a Colorado Legislature for mak- ing things fit the occasion. In that State the Legislature may, in case of emer- gency enact law to take effect imme- diately after it's approval. Recently an act was passed declaring the Columbine to be the State flower, and the act con- cluded with: "Wherea as, in the opinion of the General Assembly. an emergency ex- ists, therefore this act shall be in force from and after its passage" What the emergency was. We are left to conjec- ture, but probably the members feared an early frost might come and nip their flower before they would have time to get it's position fully established, unless they should hurry matters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-20
whistling for Courage.
Geneva Reaper.

JFHtVH
 The Reaper assumes the defensive. However, The Reaper warns some people that her breastworks are all right. If they don't believe it, they can just shoot of their pepper boxes little while longer. The Reaper arnt scar't; she just don't like the noise that's all.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-20

The trouble of finding rhyme for Roosevelt is not half as hard as it seems to be to get at the proper pronunciation of his name Probably if that difficulty could be gotten over. the other would cause less worry.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-20

Letter carriers were sent out from the Homo lulu postoffice on Auust 4 for the first time in the history of the islands, though actual free delivery of mail was not then begun The letter carriers were sent out to familiariZe themselves with the streets and house number inH. to apprise householders of the beginning of the free delivery system and to secure a practically complete mail census of the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-20
Eating by Absorption.

He could run over to the nearest plaster counter, grab a mik-and-apple-pie plas- ter, clap it on the back of his neck and be back to business again in half the time 1t requires to absorb the food by the old process. But we doubt if the new idea will ever obtain for dinner parties. with long and elaborate menus. A ma tron in full dress after attending plas- ter dinner would present too much the appearance of an animated bill board.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-20
Will Get on the Wagon.
Eufaula Times.

 The Mobile Item don't like 1t because Senator Pettus is for the new Constitu- tion. All on the fence will be getting in the band wagon singing the new Consti- tuition Is all right before the 1lth of No Vefnber
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-20

power they shifted around in that direc- tion. Now they have joined with the Re- publicans and sorenead Democrats against the great body of the white peo- pie to try to prevent the ratihcatlon or the new Constitution.
 An honest opponent is entitled to re- spect, but the other kind Is not.-Dothan Home Journal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-20

AS The Birmingham News well puts it, 'The negroes are against the new Con- stitution. The Republicans are against the new Constitution. The Democratic authorities of Alabama are for ratifica- tion. The classification will cause a coalescing of the white people of Ala bama on the ratification side"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-20

Mrs. Nation has managed to untangle herself from the tentacles of West Vir- ginia law and is heading back towards Kansas, much to the discomfort and dis gust of the Kansans She Is living sam pie of the objects to which distance lends entertainment to the view" and the people of her State would rather look at range
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-20

The alleged discovery by New York doctor that the men of this country are drinking less and the women drinking more every day shows. if true. that our population is bound to keep up the aver age. It also shows that the men defer to the women in this as in all other things Let us indulge the hope, however, that but half the doctors conclusion is true.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-20
Total for the Month. BOT, ,175 Average Daily Issue. ...... 1o,91o Average Sunday Issue. .... 13,515

w Scott. Circulation Manager ot The Montgomery Advertiser being duly sworn. says: The foregoing statement of The Adver- tiser's circulation for the month of SeptemHer' 1901. is true and correct, and complied after leftover copies have been deducted.
 w. A. SCOTT. Sworn to and subscribed before this 7th day of October. eoi. F. W. Jackson,
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-20
ssn.smt,sr Leads All Others.

A detailed sworn statement is nerewi.h pr, p, sented for the month of September Just pas.. Figures prove exclusively that :his sthteHisn' outdoes any former circulation record ever fss.. fained by this paper, also lays open pare lacts fo The Advertisers former claims of having a larger circulation than that of any otner two morning papers in the State or Aiaoai"a eomhined:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-20
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1901.

The report that Kansas officeholder was going to resign was without founda- tion
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-20
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Blrmlngnam NeWS.
 Attendants upon the Powers trial In Kentucky are required to check their weapons at the door. This is calculated to detract greatly from local interest In the proceedings.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-20

So far as we have kept up with the procession, Quay has not yet tried his rabbit foot on the new President.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-20

If the franchise clause of the new Con stitution means anything. 1t means just what it said by The Advertiser. If any ratification because of the franchise clause he will do it. not because any white man will be disfranchised, but be- cause most of the negroes will be dls- franchised or for some better reason. The Advocate hopes every white man in Choctaw County. yea in the State, Will remember this.-Choctaw Advocate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-20

Everyone knows where The Mirror stands on the question of the new Con stitution and some or our friends of the opposition may condemn our attitude, but our conscience does not. We honest ly believe that the new instrument is su- perior to the old one, and. should the former be defeated (which is hardly prob able), our opinion will remain unshaken and the same.-Attalla Mirror.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-20

In South Carolina, according to a con- temporary, they test whiskey by inject ing some of it into a rabbits veins. If 1t makes him want to fight, it is consid- cred up to the standard.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-20

If you love your State County and home you will vote for ratification It gives honest elections, white supremacy. lowers taxation and g1ves more money to the public schools. How can you vote against it?-Gadsden Times-News.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-20

A Democrat could employ his time far more profitably and reasonably in hunting up arguments te strengthen his position with his party than in finding fault ana in pulling off from his party. hemenper that the Convention was called by Democratic legislature, was endorsed by a Democratic State Convention, and that every Democratic delegate pledged ms supnort of the new Constitution. Isn't that enough for a Democrat?-Clarke County Democrat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-20

How little a real politician is governed 20 ,Tl1,s by honest principle finds bnstn anotnsp s;iu sbni- tration in the attitude or Sa nsv, Consti- uton iE Sno For Feai%ss years after they came out for office they were just the r neS' df 4eioe tbe crats and strongest suppSdribepS, b ,onnsUte 11 the SeaE S.i're them IIsm tell tell 1t. Then when they tbSught jsSu te that PeDuiisna would come into
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-20

Scrofula is but a modified form of Blood Poison and Consumption. The parent who is tainted by either will see in the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-20

makes new and pure blood to nourish and strengthen the body,
 and is a positive and safe cure for Scrofula.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-20

If not for sasSy druggist send 6oc in stamps for Savannah. Ga
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-11-15
TRAPPERS HARVEST.
1t is Now at Hand on Fur-Bearinq
Animals.

st. Paul, Nov. Flew of the resi-
dents realize that it is unlawful to kill
or trap, skunk, muskrat, mink, or fur
bearing animals in Minnesota between
April and Nov. 1. Bears .are11not in
cluded in the list, and can be killed at
any time.
The law makes an exception in that
fur bearing animals may be killed at
any time when destroying or injuring
property. The furs are not to be sold,
however. The object of the law is not
only to prevent the extinction of fur
bearing animals, but also to insure
the trappers good price, as the furs
are in prime condition only during the
winter.
Shipments including unlawful furs
are confscated the same as shipments
of illegal game. Several shipments of
furs were confscated by the game and
fish commission this fall. Saturday
Executive Agent Fullerton received
! about seventy-fve steel traps that had
been set for muskrat about Lake Min
netonka. The traps were seized before
Nov. 1.
eur bearing animals should be pro-
tected the same as game, said Ex-
ecutive Agent Fullerton of the state
game and fish commission yesterday.
eur bearing animals are fast becom-
ing extinct, and unless change is
made in the Minnesota laws, there
will soon be no more in the state, ex-
cept few skunks and muskrats. No
trappings should be allowed before
Dec 1. Muskrats are now worth only
from to 10 cents, but if the skins
were secured in December they will
bring at least twice that amount.
Minnesota has long been recognized
as one of the leading fur centers of the
world, and has large fur trade. The
only furs secured in the state now are
those of the skunk, muskrat, and
mink. with few pine marten, or fox.
If things go on as at present even
these species will soon be extinct.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-11-15

1t seems that when Thompson, the
defaulGing treasurer of the Maccabees
was using the funds of that order in a
lavish manner, he thought more of
money and the idea of how he might
make a fortune than he did of his re-
putation. Had he paid a little more
attention to his reputation, little
more thought of its priceless value to
himself, and that when it was gone he
would lose that which money, no mat
ter how much he might have, could not
buy back for him, he would not be in
the pitiful condition he finds himself
now. his name by word, and his
family broken with shame and dis
grace. 1t pays to look into the future
in such matters. There is great OBJ
ject lesson in Thompson's career,
which ought to- be carefully considered
by every young man. A little less
plunging, and little more care for
ones reputation is what every young
man should carefully keep in mind.
More to be desired and of greater
worth than great sums of money is a
spotless reputation. Be known to your
fellow by your strict integrity.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-11-15

The normal-b board of control case is
now before the supreme court, argu-
ments having been made in the case
yesterday. The position taken by the
counsel for the board of control is that
the normal schools are in way
charitable institutions and therefore
naturally come under the jurisdiction
of the board of control upon that score.
The argument upon the charitable line
was. based upon the fact that when
the schools were established, the cities
in which they were located donated
the sites therefor, and in some in
stances gave quite a sum besides.
Also that contributions in the shape
of books had been made to some of the
normal libraries. 1t would seem that
this was very slim foundation : for
the board to base their jurisdiction
upon, and was evidently so regarded
by the-court, AS Chief..z.Justice. Start
cut it short by Offering the suggestion
that it must. be- taken..into considera-
ton in this connection AS to-. whether
the members. of the legislature and the
people looked upon the students who
attended .the--schools-a as objects of
charity. This..ssmove.srather discon-
certed the board Of. CONTROL counsel
Judge Collins also suggested, that he
stick to the law in his argument and
drop the side issues
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-11-15

pose of friend of Iceberg to try to
bring about the separation by traduc-
ing his character to the young lady,
although this would be strange pro-
ceeding. The authorities are divided
in their belief - ..-.--- - -. 'H'I'1' ...1s's
Mrs. Kawell carried 1895 insurance
on the house and its contents and
stock, in the Mcpherson Farmers Fire
Insurance Co. This will not nearly
cover the loss. Neighbors are giving
temporary shelter to the family.
1t is a curious fact that in all of the
letters, the name Kawell is spelled
"Gabe's la train for ST. Edir-, ~, ts4 .
the will reside, and where they will
at once go to housekeeping.
take VIII, them the best wis., ON what
ne g. oge ~ D6 Z. " % the person
who set the fire, but he will not dis
close any particulars
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-11-15
SAVED BY A FRIEND
One Woman Rescued From Death
by Another,

eff it had not been for one Of NV
friends would not be here to tell the
tale"
These were the words of Miss Fran
ces Hathaway, of No. 416 Pine street,
Kalamazoo, Mich, whose interview a
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cit is really remarkable that did not
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asked the newspaper man.
eyes, but they did not help me either.
My parents tried various remedies and
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By the time was 10 years old I was
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"What did the doctors call your dis
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"They said my blood had turned to
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i "Have you ever had any return Of the
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: "No; never bit. I cannot remem-
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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-11-15
The seizure of the island of Mitylene

The seizure of the island of Mitylene
by France, and the subsequent pro-
ceeding of that nation to collect GUS
tom duties at the ports thereon to off
set the claim which the French have
against Turkey, has caused consider
able feeling in Europe, and especially
in Germany. There is also much in
terest exhibited in Russia, but it runs
al ong an entirely different line than
that aroused in Germany. While Rus
STA rejoices over the move, it also
views the situation with some alarm
as to the outcome, but that is solely as
concerns it's own particular interests,
which may be more or less affected. 1t
is altogether probable, however, that
France would not have made the move
without the consent of Russia. There
is no doubt a complete understanding
between them upon that score But
Germany's feelings takes on more of a
jealous nature. She complains that no
notification was given her of what
France intended to do, but that all the
other powers were so notified, and that
no communication has as yet been
sent to her. The incident down there
in the Mediterranean waters may yet
prove the cause of tanning quite a
flame in Europe. yet there is every
probability that all will be smoothed
over and quieted down.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-11-15

The larger share of the contracts for
supplies for the various state institu-
tions, which are now being let by the
state board of control, are said to be
going to Minnesota firms, only small
per cent being captured by outside.
The Free Press did not share the hur-
rah which was made by some of the
state papers last summer because few
large contracts went outside of the
state, for it was of the opinion that
time would level things up. However
the fault last summer did not lie with
the board but if at all it was with the
law, which they were obliged to fol-
low. We have seen no reason why
Minnesota dealers could not furnish as
good quality of goods at as low a
price as those outside of the state, and
the experience of the board this quar-
ter justiies that view.