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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
Gov. Jelks Did Right.
Birmingham Age-Herald.


 The Fort Payne Journal Is the only pa- per in the State that defends the mob at Ashville. It assails Governor Jelks in this fashion:
 'Governor Jelks sent troops to Ashville for fear that trouble might arise over the trial of Sheriff North, who had been in- dicted for the murder of Walter Blanken- ship, who was shot at the time the al- legged mob assembled in Ashville. Tne public is not allowed to know the grounds on which the Governors fears were pas. ed. but it is to be hoped they were gooo and sufficient, and that they will be given to the public. Sending troops about the State on mere surmise or in de1erehce to the clamor of hystertcaI newspapers is an experiment. which the Governor cam not repeat often with satisfaction to the public or advantage to his own prospects. The people had enough of military swag- gen during Governor Joness aomIniS.ra- nau,,a- who loses his head every time someoooy
 Governor Jelks did his duty at Ashvilie. and so did Sheriff North, and if Ine I Journal will poll the intelligent people of St. Clair it will find that large ma. iority of them applaud ana VIII suppoII these officers for their defense of law ana order. Law and order are one thing, dis or0er and mob rule another. IT tne GoV- ernor of a State and the sherlh or County do not uphold law ana ta1 or1er, wp0, 70. pray will? Who will stand between us and anarchy? ,,,
 The Journal underrates the intelltgance of the State, and partculdrly or ol. S'dlr County, when it threatens Governor Jelks with punishment at the ballot oox. A man is wanted at the head of the State who knows his duty and has the courage to act promptly upon his knowledge of given situation. Such man is Governor Jelks and it will be we'll for organizers of lynching bees and other disturbers of the public peace and interrupters of the due and orderly course of law to recog- nize the fact that they are not dealing with man of straw hereafter. Governor Jelks is entitled to much credit in both the Fillmore and St. Clair cases. In both instances he acted in a clear-headed, business-like manner All action was bas- ed on investigation and information, and he has won for the State an enviable reputation abroad and deep respect at home. Let no one be misled by The Fort Payne Journal. The law-breaker has a man of action and of nerve to deal with when he assails the cause of law and order in this State
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
Letters to The Editor.
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THE NEW COUNCIL
Has Important Duties Before It ana Should Meet Them Fairly
 and Suuarely.

Editor The Advertiser:
 On Tuesday evening the newly elected City Council will enter upon the discharge of its official duties. The triumphs and mistakes of the present Council will then have become past history. Permit me, therefore, briefly to cast retrospective glance at some of the things accom- plished in order that from them we may mould the present and anticipate the future.
 That errors have been committed, none can deny That they have emanated from the head and not from the heart every citizen ardently hopes. Yet, withal errors have been committed as they in- evitably will be: and their pernicious re- suits must be borne.
 The franchise recently granted the Montgomery Light and Power Company is fresh in the memory of all. It's hard ships must be felt for fifty years. Let the new Council beware lest 1t too fall into a similar snare, thus saddllng upon our children and children's children the unjust result of such an iniqultlous con tract
 Another defect that should demand the immediate attention of the incoming Council is one of vital importance to the city's interest If an individual nrm or corporation desires the services or "ond- ed employe. an indemnity company of recognized standing is demanded. That a similar requirement should be made upon the city's bonded employees recent events have. alas! demonstrated.
 The City Council should enact an ordi- nance forbidding the election 10 any or fee of any man who has any interest to represent, either directly or iholreetly, that comes in conflict with 'he '"E rights or interests. .,, - to 1t that men are not legislated cut of office simply because they exercise the right to vote as principles or p.elelehcs enc ' dictate This should hold douoly geo" sood where the men who are 10 pc o"s.eu I,D.,t The The city's welfare demands that the best and nd t not tbe men with the winning side administer office. Previously prepared aG,arn "slates" are not conducive to govern, goNd 4o mental principles and ui'liiia'ei' -e W Nis'i "S' an" N-' Conservative.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
LIGHT AND SMELL.

modern scientist springs an altogether new one on us, just as If there was not already enough new things being dis cussed to keep any ordinary mind in tansle all the while. This new one Is the effort to prove that it may eventually be possible to smell light. That is the plain English of the speculations we nave seen, though the scientific fellows work 1t out in a different lingo. And to begin with. we are told that certain newly discovered metals give out light of their own. not of a phosphorescent nature, but a regular and constant light. A room might be lined with sheets of this metal and no other light would be required the great disadvantage, as we look at It, De- ing that there is no way to shut the light off. This might be inconvenient and worrying at times, but it may be that they will find way to shut it off when darkness is desirable.
 But what has this to do with smelling? Well, attention is called to the fact that each flower has an odor of its own and nobody has yet been able to explain the exact nature of these odors. Now, it is argued that possibly the different per fume of different flowers may be caused by different rays of light coming from them to the nose, just as the color Is caused by the rays from the flower to the eve. Reasoning in this way, they argue that the same rays of light which carry the colors may also carry the odor, so that We may really smell the light, after a way
 How Is the luminous metal mixed up with 1t? We'll. if flowers have a luminous scent, these scientists argue that they may yet discover a metal, or a combina- ton of metals, which will send out odors just as some of them now send out light, and they hope to pursue the subject and find out how to prepare metal which will not only be natural illuminant but at the same time will continually send out any odor which may be preferred. a special metal being required for special
 odor. Then we could have a different light and a different perfume in eacf
 room of our houses, and both would be permanent, constant and without ex- pense.
 It is great scheme, and though it is as
 yet in the air. so to speak, and the ar guments and speculations about 1t are as complicated and elusive as the light and odor about which they are arguing, it isn't safe to declare that there is nothing in it. So many wonders and sur prises are continually being sprung on us that one never knows what art and science may do next, and it is not beyond the bounds of possibility that there may come time when light and smell will be combined and will be procured and va ried at will. It is never safe to deny any prediction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
FEEprNa BY ABSORPTION.

We do not take at all kindly to the pre- diction that the time may come when man will not be required to eat, but that the necessary sustenance will be prepared in form of a plaster to be stuck on some portion of the body, thus feeding him by absorption. We are not stuck on plas- ters. though we've had them stuck on us. and do not believe a man could relish his dinner when he has to take it in that way. What would be the good of an ap- petite, or palate, or stomach? Come to think of it, it might be good thing for those unfortunates whose stomachs have been dissected from them. but a man who enjoys something good to eat would find little comfort in having his dinner stuck on his breast-bone or the back of his neck.
 And if human beings can be fed in that way, why may they not imbibe their liduid refreshments in the same style! Then the druggist, instead of the saloon man, would set up the drinks and apply them where they would do the most good. and so far as enjoyment is concerned, one probably couldn't tell the difference be- tween a mint-julep and stale beer. Per haps the innovation may also extend to ice-cream, soda-water and lemonade. In fact, there's no limit to the possibilities of the theory and we want none of 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13

mittee, upon meeting immediately after the adjournment of the Constitutional Convention, adopted a resolution ty which the State Democratic Campaign Committee was created and was instruct ed to prosecute campaign for ratifica- ton of the new Constitution. To deny that the Executive Committee had the right to appoint a campaign committee Is to deny the right of constituted political authorities to carry out the purposes for which they exist.
 The last Democratic State Convention. whereat the late Governor Sanford was nominated. decided to give the people of Alabama the opportunity to call Consti- tutional Convention if they Gesired changes in the fundamental law. A Democratic Legislature framed In erab- ling act and submitted the question of a new Constitution to the people. The Democratic masses voted for the call. The Constitution Convention sat and that con- vention, almost exclusively Democratic, framed the new Constitution and pre- sented 1t to the people for ratification. Then came the meeting of the Executive Committee and the appointment of the State Campaign Committee.
 It is mere balderdash to assert that Mir Underwood and his committee have not the authority to represent the o-gan- lEtu ItInOCTdCS Ol lulS OtdIN udI VT y Is much like some of the worn-out Popu- list slogans of years ago. Mir Under wood and his committee are all Demo- crats without a taint of party disloyalty upon them and they are acting under in structions from the State Oemoc- -atic Executive Committee. What higher au- thority would a reasonable man demand
 The vantage ground occupied by the State Democratic Campaign Committee cannot be taken from it. It Is ;he cnly recognized and duly constituted eXpone mt of the organized Democracy of Alabama. It alone has title to office. It alone Iep- resents the State Democratic Executive Committee. The constituted Dem ycratic authorities appointed only one State Campaign Committee. That committee is the committee of which MT. Under wood is chairman.
 The Democratic authorities have not undertaken to read any man out of the party because he may be opposed to ratification and vote that way, but it is absolutely absurd to assert that there are two State Democratic Campaign Com mittees when the Sfate Executive Com mittee appointed but one. delegated all its authority to that one committee, instruct ed that committee to use its best endea- vors to secure ratification and made TO provision for a duality of authority or the existence of an standardization com mittee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13

1,itb most men to cause them to sulk and Kick, upiess they are immediately lifted upon the wave of prosperity. There are numbers who quit both parties yearly mule. who gets in the middle of the road, kicks and goes backward and refuses to pull with his mate; but politician win the "studs" is ten times worse WhiS made in human shape, he shows that fe has a whole lot of mule in him. Then are a few who are afflicted with thii naughty habit at present: They want t' Stitution because they did not make 1t. or have a personal or political grudge against some one who did.-Centreville Press.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13

Edward NJ, Shepard the Democratic candidate for Mayor of New York. makes the point that four years ago Seth Low, whom he then supported for Mayor, was an independent candidate for Mayor, and was opposed by the Republican machine, which has now placed him in nomination Mir. Shepard holds that he CShepard) can make as good a Mayor, although elected by the votes of Tammany to which he was opposed four years ago, as can Mir. Low. who is now hand in glove with Mir Platt, of whom Dr. Parkhurst has pithily said that he is considerably more dan gerous and mischievous public enemy than Is Boss Croker.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13

bama Democracy. as putrescent an ag- gregation as can be found anywhere, is divided against itself on the question of revising the Constitution for the State re- gently adopted by convention. It is a source of satisfaction that such strong men as ex-Governor Johnston and others are opposed to the adoption of the Con- stitution because of fear as to the best interests of the people of Alabama. And Governor Johnston does not stand alone.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
ton. and says, speaking of that State:

Her dispensary, her divorce, and her election laws are about twenty-five years in advance of the other States. and. if let alone, she will lead the sisterhood of States in solving the 'pistol-toting" problem.
 We have no argument to make on the divorce laws of South Carolina, but if our contemporary has read the newspapers of that State, it must see that the dispen- huge joke. It may be possible to enforce the new law regulating the sale of pis- tols, but we predict that 1t will have lit- tie effect on those who carry such things.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
Rut One Committee.

Birmingham News. c.u.uo,.., C1o,, roittea oS which Congressman Underwood is ' cha cba,rman is thc delegated authority Al %Iabama 5ag eO Of this there can be no doubt.
 The State Democratic Executive Com
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
NORTHERN SOLDIERS PLEASED
 WITH APPOINTMENT.

The appointment of ex-Governor Jones to the Federal Bench here. has drought forth very numerous and favorable com ments from Northern, Eastern and Wesr- ern, as we'll as the Southern newspapers, We give below an extract from The Rock ford Qll) Post on the subject:
 Illinois members of the Grand Army have a grateful recollection of ex-Gov- ernor Thomas G. Jones of Alabama, the Democrat whom President Roosevelt has just appointed Judge of the United States Court Judge Jones is a former Confed- crate soldier, a typical Southerner, brave and hospitable. When Colonel Lawler was Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army he and members of his staff were present at the meeting of the Alabama State mpment at. Montgomery. Among the citizens who paid special at tention to the hospitalities was Governor Jones, who gave himself, heart and soul, to the occasion. He entered into the spir- it of comradeship, with the respect which one soldier entertains for another At the banquet Governor Jones was the speaker to follow Colonel Lawler. The sentiments he cherished and to which he gave ex- pression were remarkably hearty in their devotion to the reunited nation. At the end of his remarks he reached over the table and clasped Colonel Lawler's hand warmly, in token of his joy at the re- united nation.
 At the succeeding national encampment of the Grand Army at Louisville, Gov ernor Jones was one of the leading South erners who were invited to help entertain the Union veterans, an invitation which he fully honored. Among the Illinois gentlemen who were present at the Mont gomery banquet were Major George S. Roper and C. c. Jones of Rockford. and Major Burst of Sycamore, of Colonel Lawler's staff, and Lieutenant-Governor Ray. Colonel Lawler expresses the hear ty regard entertained for Judge Jones in Grand Army circles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
sentemher Leads All Others.

detailed sworn statement is herewlth ple Figures prove conclusively that this statement outdoes any former circulation record ever a. tained by this paper also lays open oare facts fo The Advertisers former claims Of naNing a larger circulation than that of any other two morning papers in the State ot Aiaoaiiia combined:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13

Now that Alger and Miles have com menced to say things about each other, the public may expect to receive sur- felt of dirty criminations and recrimina- tions-and few will care which comes out ahead
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13

It Is gratifying to read such cheerful notes of enterprise and success as the following from The Canebrake Herald, published in prosperous Uniontown:
 From a letter received by Mir Val Tay- lor, cretary. under date of September 2l. from one of the oldest and most re-
 liable firms of merchants in the East We quote as follows: 'We have your sam pies of Is 2s and 16 3s skems, and they are just beautiful. We wish to compli- ment you on same. We wish to say to you that this is the handsomest l6 2s and 16 3s ply We have ever received iE our office, and we will build up nice trade for you" This shows the esteem fin which the mills are held by the trade It is not surprising that the yarns are of first quality, for nothing but the very best machinery is used, and the men in charge are expert. It Is the aim of the company to keep everything up to the highest standard. so that the name of the Ellawhite mills will be a sufficient guar antee in the market for excellent goods
 That Southern mills can easily compete with the very best anywhere else in the world is being daily proven, and such letters as the above afford convincing proof that enterprising men have but to erect the necessary mills to dictate prices and terms for all kinds of cotton goods.
 The Wilcox Progressive Era is not dis
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
TORRANCE ON WHATP

General Shelley is either badly informed or he is banking largely on the ignorance and lack of information of the people of Alabama. In his recent letter to Chair man Underwood he said:
 Permit me to remind you that the call ing of the Convention or the ratification of any Constitution framed by it, has never been made a party question, but that all voters were left free to vote for the calling of the Convention or the ratifi- cation of a Constitution adopted by it, in case it was called, without let or him drance or influence on account of Party affiliations.
 The Democratic State Convention which met in this city in March last to provide for calling a Constitutional Convention, adopted this as one of the blanks of it's platform: .#>. +... .... First-The Democratic Party of the State of Alabama in convention assem- bled, endorses the act to provide for the holding of a Constitutional Convention to revise and amend the Constitution of the State, approved December II, 1900, and favor the carrying out of all the provis- ions of said act
 The question of holding a Constitu- titutional Convention was distinctively and unequlvocally made Party question and General Shelley ought to know it. It is true that since the new Consttu- tion was formed, the State Committee of the Party held a meeting, and it is also true that the Committee did not make support of the new instrument a test of Party fealty, nor did it do anything which would have a tendency to prevent Republicans and Populists from voting for ratification. That is all true. but the Committee selected a Campaign Commit tee, organized a campaign and proceeded
 just as 1t does in the conduct of all other political campaigns
 Now, with all this knowledge staring
 him in the face. and knowing that these
 are all matters of history and record,
 General Shelley comes forward with the
 virtual claim that he and his Committed
 are as much the Democratic Party of
 Alabama as MT Under wood and his Com
 mittee are. The claim is preposterous,
 and is not supported by the facts and the
 records.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1901.

Professor Cook claims that Adam was an American, and we don't see how any body is to disprove it. And we bet Kan sas or Ohio claims him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13

Ex-Senator David B. Hill, in comment ing on the failure of the bill for the re- presson of anarchy. which passed the United States Senate in 1894. says: ''rhe recent assassination of the President having now produced demand amount ing almost to a clamor for some sweep ing and powerful statute for the preven- tion of anarchistic beliefs and practices the danger lies in the nasty enactment of crude, imperfect and arbitrary legisla- tion of doubtful constitutionality. invad- ing the personal liberty of the citizen and infringing upon the freedom of speech and the liberty of the press. It is pre- eminently a time for wise counsels and cool heads"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13

The negro editor of The New York Age declares that he has never taken kindly to a white Republican Party in the South" Just so, and most of the white people in the South agree with him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
Total for the Month. .3o7, 175 Average Daily Issue. e....... 1o,e1o Average Sunday Issue. .... 13,515

W. A Scott, Circulation Manager Of The Montgomery Advertiser, being duly sworn. says: The foregoing statement of The Adver- tiser's circulation for the month of September. 1901. is true and correct, and compiled after all returns from newsboys, news agents and
 W. A SCOTT. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th day of october, 1901. F. w. Jackson,
 N. P, Ex-O. J. P.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13

The Chattanooga Times thinks if Car rie Nation and Sam Jones should happen to strike Atlanta at the same time. wouldn't it be folly to locate the bad place as far as half a mile from that town?' We'll, We think it would be time to move it up just few car-lengths.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13

Joe Johnston was defeated in 1900 for the United States Senate, and Chas M. Shelley and Jesse Stallings were defeat ed for Governor the same year. They all stitution. Draw your own conclusions.- Sumter Sun.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
WITH THE RATIFIERs.
The Press of Alabama Doing Good
 Work.

The so-called Democratic newspapers that started out to annihilate the new Constitution are now sneaking back into line The tone of their utterances denote desire on their part to be on the win ming side.-Geneva Journal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13

The Geneva Reaper says that all ex- cept its own dear self have deserted the standardization cause. General Shelley says that the cause has no organ, ana there you are. The Reaper doesn't rec ognize Shelley and Shelley does not even
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13

The Nashville American takes the same view The Advertiser does about The New York Journal, saying: ".>:
 What difference does it make to The New York Journal if the Chancellor of Syracuse University says that he "loathes it" and that "tO have our institution com mended by such paper would be burn ing disgrace?" if the leading preachers, lawyers, politicians. and editors of New York city continue to write for it's col umns. No New York paper can boast of such a staff of special contributors. As long as eminent leaders of thought earn pin money writing for The Journal, how is the common herd" to know it's other pages rocking with foul scandal and sen sational fakes should be stunned?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13

The Courant Is truly anxious for Conc cuh to give a majority for ratification of the new Constitution, and from tle many expressions of approval which ve have heard recently corning from mel of all political persuasions, we are encouraged to believe that this county will give 2 gave for the call of the Convention And we are not over-confident in sayirg that if the proper effort is put forth oy the if will give a majority for ratification. We believe that the new law is for the best interests of all the people. and after they have carefully considered 1t they will not be slow to realize it.-EVerEreen Courant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13

Reports from all over the State are very ttattering as to the prospects of the new Constitution being ratified at the polls on the 11th of November. It is white supre- macy and honest elections, and every white man should vote for it.-Gadsden Times-News.