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Arizona republican., 1901-12-12

A woman can have absolute faith in her husband if he makes her believe that he believes that if he should lose the lock of hair she gave him when they fell in love. he would lose all his luck too.
Arizona republican., 1901-12-12

"verily verify, more and more It pays to trade at McKee's Cash
 Store"
Arizona republican., 1901-12-12

All kinds of printing, ruling. book and magazine binding and book repair ing done satisfactorily and quickly a, The Republican office.
Arizona republican., 1901-12-12

Wigg-"I hear Bjones has lost his baby. What did it die of?" Wagg-"It got into the pantry and ate all the pre- pared health food.''
Arizona republican., 1901-12-12

Women never believe a man appre- ciates the importance of his engage ment unless he acts restless and rat tied
Arizona republican., 1901-12-12

When an old person is sick. don't say he hangs on": say he fingers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20


 Dr. L. L. Seaman, who has served as army surgeon in Cuba. Porto Rico. China and the Philippines, gives this testimony as the result of his observa- fions at army posts where there is no canteen:
 wien a soldier, cannot obtain a glass of beer or light wine at the post exchange in camp, the first place he generally Strikes for when on pass is the nearest saloon. where. in Porto Rico, he is served with rum loaded with fusel oil; at home. vile, doctored whiskey; in the Philippines, vino, sort of wood alcohol. distilled from the nipa leaf; or in China, the seamshu, product of rtce-an rank away his brains" Then follow excesses, Dc the last to descend; insubordination, drunkenness. debauchery or desertion.
 Practically all the unbiased testimo- ny we have seen on, the subject is in aline with the evidence here given. It Is skhe almost universal observation of sthose who have had any army experi- ence that soldiers will drink, and the only question to be decided is how they can drink with least detriment to themselves. to the army and to discip- line.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20
IGNORE THE PLATFORM.
The Convention Should Not Be Elm barrassed by Nasty Instrument.

Birmingham News.
 'Alabama's Problem Is the title of an able editorial from The Knoxville Sentinel, which is reproduced in an- other column on this page and to which The News directs the attention of it's readers. It is well worth read ing, containing, as 1t does, some solid food for thought on the suffrage Ques- tion.
 In prescribing the qualifications for voters, Alabama cannot afford to ny directly in the face of the Constitu- ton of the United States or any of it's amendments The members of the Constitutional Convention are them selves under oath to observe the Fed eral Constitution.
 A settlement of the suffrage question cannot be satisfactory to the intelli- gent and patriotic men of Alabama or outside of Alabama throughout the civilized world if it does an act of rank lawlessness or injustice, or stamps the white race as inferior to the negro and a requirement of more intelligence on the part of the negro in order to entitle him to vote than on the part of the white man is such a stigma.
 Good character knowledge of what constitutes good citizenship, payment of poll tax and taxes on some property several. if not all of these qualifica- tions. should be required hereafter Of an elector in the State of Alabama.
 A descent" proposition, like "the grandfather clause" Is not in keeping with the spirit of free institutions. No title of nobility has a place in this country; nor privilege of birth.
 The News thinks a conservative de- termination of the qualifications of an elector in Alabama should be supple mental by the convention, before 1t ad jeIrns, by the- a aaeRt!on of 8 well d. gested and wisely worded memorial to the Congress of the United States for the repeal of the Fourteenth and Eff EteentE amendments. Such memorial will pull the teeth of South haters and furnish good ground for the friends of the South to insist that the people of the Southern States are anxious to proceed within the law, in decency and order.
 The platform on which the Demo- cratic delegates to the Constitutional Convention were elected-a platform which was not given proper considera- tion and which is not wise document should not be permitted to embar- rass sworn members of the highest law making tribunal possible in a free State in doing their full duty as patriots.
 The Constitution as adopted by the Convention must be ratified by the people. The people will not ratify a Constitution drawn in technical com pliance with the strict letter of the Democratic platform, and intelligent men outside of Alabama, should the people ratify 1t, will not approve 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20
THE MONTGOMERY NORTHERN.
The Great Advantage to This City
 of Building It.
Rockford Argus.

Rockford Argus.
 Reports of the progress of the Mont Romery Northern Railway Company continues to make many of our people dream of the time when Rockford will be connected with the Capitol City by direct rail.
 This enterprise seems to have first been conceived by the people of Mont gomery, and 1t has long been a source of surprise to us why they have neg lected this territory even this long while looking after building railroads in other directions.
 We are told that in the days of the past, before the days of railroads, this entire country made Wetumpka ana Montgomery it's market, but It IS all most quite otherwise now, except when some old citizen hitches up his wagon and starts out on a trip prepared to spend several days and goes to Mont Romery not so much for business, but rather for the pleasure of renewing the acuuaintance of other days. If he wishes to go to the city to trade, he goes to Kellyton, Goodwater or Syla- cauga, gets on the train and goes to Birmingham, Opelika or Columbus. He Drefers to trade in Montgomery, but because we have no railroad to get there on, and our merchants would pre- fer trading in MonI&oae[y, NoO' ,D, on account of existing conditions. BIT mingham, Columbus and AtiahI@ con, troIs the sales in this territory. and Montgomery is deprived of sales em- bracing thousands of dollars.
 If this road is built to Rockford. Montgomery will be the gateway by which the vast stores of valuable tim, Der and minerals which abounds m Coosa will be shipped to the outslde world. c,oo,o
 The people of Rockford and Coosa County would be much benenIed oy tne road, but not more so than Mohtsoh'- cry. .,4.z +No+ would be derived from this road would be at least 10000 bales of cotton ship snip ned from this point that Montgomery never sees. and never will as It no" ls' Let us have the road.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20
A WRONG IMPRESSION MADE.

There were some resolutions intro duced by MT. Greer of Perry in the Constitutional Convention yesterday apropos of the assemblage of the Ala hama Press Association here today.
 These resolutions were trihe long, but they were entirely dignified in lan- suage and tone. In substance they were statements of facts known of all men. This must be especially the case so far as the large majority of mem hers of the Convention is concerned.
 Nevertheless these resolutions appear to have been. received by the Conven- tion in a spirit of levity. The official report of the proceedings shows that the question of their reference was made a matter of joke. and, that the reference itself was greeted with laughter. The incident is calculated to convey the impression to the outside world that the Convention has no re- spect for the Alabama Press, little sympathy with it and almost con. tempt for it.
 Now as a matter OL COuISC tAiS 70 AAN~ the case. The bulk of the Convention respect and honor the press Of Alaoa- ma as A whole. Yet their action yes- terday can be misunderstood, and. as we learned last night from several Of the State Association, has been mis- understood. The Convention should not permit this impression to remain or to extend. It would not be calcu- dated to forward the work of the Con- vention or to help carry out its pur. poses.
 We have no suggestion to make as to the best way for the Convention to indicate its real attitude in this mat ter. So able and just an assemblage can easily devise a method. We ear nestly hope it will take some proper means of doing itself justice as well as +he nress of Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20

1t follows that the section relating to free passes is dead letter. II win be noted that the section referred to does not prohibit members of the General Assmbiy and other officials receiving these favors, but only prohibits the railroads from giving them. The lat ter cannot be punished without the enactment of a law for the purpose, and the State officials are not prohib- tied from accepting passes or reduced rates.
 But these considerations or condi- tions do not mean that General As semblies have not been derelfct in their duties. It will be noted that by the language of the Constitution it is made the duty" of the General As- sembly to enact all laws necessary to give effect to the mandates of the Constitution. Each member of Legis- lature takes an oath to support the Constitution but no session has seen proper to perform the duty enjoined by Article XVI, and consequently the free 
 pass evil has gone on without any ap- parent effort to correct 1t.
 If the present Convention really de- sires to put stop to the whole free pass business it must adopt an ordi- nance which will be positive. unequiv- ocal and seif-enforcing, like that in- troduced by Mir. Brooks of Mobile. or something of the kind. for it is useless. in the light of past experience. to ex- pect the Legislature to enact any ef- fective law on the subject. That 1t is an evil which ought to be abated is evident. Those who are intrusted with the duty of making or executing the laws should not be under pecuniary ob- ligations to corporations, and the rail- roads should be relieved of species of indirect tax which is as onerous as it Is unjust.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20
THE FREE PASS QUESTION.

The Sheffield Standard says
 Any action by the Constitutional Con yention looking to the prohibition or State and county officers accepting free railroad passes will amount to nil There is already a statute to that effect, yet two-thirds of the officers. including judges. ride on passes.
 The Standard is under misappre- hension. Section 2S of Article XIV of the present Constitution prohibits rail- roads and other transportation com panies giving free passes, or selling tickets at reduced rate "to any mem Der of the General Assembly or to any person holding office under this State or the United States" and under Article XVI it lis made the duty of the Gen eraI Assembly to enact all laws nsces- sary to give effect to the provisions of this Constitution"
 Those are the provisions of the Con- stitution. but no Legislature has obeyed the last mandate above quoted, and as the Constitution cannot S1fonca itself
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20

niflcant and suggestive, and are appli- cable at home. Montgomery has mos suitoes. and Montgomery has malaria and sometimes yellow fever. If they car all be prevented is 1t not an ai- most fatal policy to delay or neglect what is shown to be the remedy? The civil and medical authorities should take steps to begin the work before the harm has been done and should in- vite the cooperation of citizens and enforce it if necessary. All standing water which is liable to become stag riant and offer a breeding place for mosquitoes should undergo the petro- leum treatment. Surgeon Stark de- clares that "even a small tomato can in which water stands will breed enough to Infect a whole block" and though this may be an extreme opinion It shows how important he considers the question of prevention.
 There are many places in and around Montgomery where stagnant water Is to be found at all times, and these places are the breeding grounds of ma laria germs. A little oil and a little labor will render them practically in- nocuous. It Is easier to prevent than to fight some visitations .and our au- thorities have the same power ana au- thority to make war on the mosquitoes in systematic manner that they have to establish and enforce any other sani- tary regulations. Timely precautions and intelligent efforts now may gave US a deadly and expensive visitation in the fall, and, to get back to the start ing point. delays are dangerous.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20
PRESIDENT or THE UN1vER-
 gTTY.

The future prosperity of the State University depends upon it's being ab- soiutely free from politics and political influences. Several propositions have been submitted to the Constitutional Convention looking to that end and many things that have taken place in past years justify such action. It is well known fact that the Trustees now have before them the selection of a President. A committee which was ap- pointed many months ago to survey the field and report to the full Board such names as they might deem most suit- able, discharged that duty at the meet ing recently held in Tuscaloosa. Fail ing to make an election at that time the matter was postponed until the 25th inst Those whose business it is to make this collection ought to be left absolutely free from any out side pressure, for in event of failure to secure the proper man, they alone will be held accountable by the people of the State. No matter to what ex- tent members of the Constitutional Convention may endorse candidate for the position the Trustees ought not to be influenced thereby If with the lights before them they think the right man has not been presented for their con- sideration. It has become known that efforts have been made to secure rec concentrations from members of the Constitutional Convention and that a large majority of their signatures have been obtained in favor of one of the aspirants. The Advertiser has no cam didate for the high office of President of the University and has no war 10 make upon any one who seeks the po- sition, but feels that it is only dis charging it's duty in urging that the Trustees should act upon the informa- tion they have gathered as to fitness Of and not be influenced by any other considerations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20
THREE GREAT ASSOCIATIONS.

| The State Teachers Association has been in session here two days and it's proceedings have been of an interest ing and instructive character. Some of the abIest and most experienced edI- cators of the State are present and talk ing an active part in the deliberations. There is no doubt of the fact that past recommendations of the association have already borne good fruit. Some of the best statutes relating to the public schools are the result of the de- Alterations of this body of earnest edu- cators. Their deliberations will be concluded today.
 The State Association of Commercial and Industrial Associations will con- vene this morning. It is composed of representatives from industrial and commercial bodies of the State and 1t Is safe to say that the papers and dis cussions will be valuable and in- structive,
 The State Press Association will, sl- So meet Here HI dAhhuoi SeSSAoA '""0S' This body is composed of representa- lives of every paper in the State. if thev see nroner- to attend its delihera- tions. Men who have grown grey in the service as well as those who have just donned the harness will be pres ent. After it's labors are concluded about one-half of them will so on a pleasure trip to California.
 It is a great honor to Montgomery to have within it's limits at one and the same time four great and influential bodies. viz, Constitutional Convention. State Teachers Association, Commer- cial and Industrial Association and State Press Association.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20
Neither Right Nor Reason.

Collinsville Clipper:
 There is neither right, reason nor religion in any law compelling the railroads to furnish free transportation to Legislators. While railroads usually do. as a matter of courtesy, furnish passes to our Representatives and Sen ators. 1t is unwise and unfair to att tempt coercion in the matter. Rail- roads are seldom found unwilling to give fair treatment to their patrons if approached in a proper spirit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20
More Good Than Rad.
Bessemer Workman:

beSBeLiGr WOFkman:
 We hardly ever find things just to our liking in this vale of tears" but nevertheless there are some very good things here. We don't like some things about The Montgomery Advertiser, for instance-but. never mind; Grandma has so much more good than bad that we are tempted to say, as a newspaper. she's about perfect.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20

The Kansas City Journal Argues that it is serious matter for even a good looking woman ''to go to mans office and shoot him full of holes." Drilling one. or two bullet holes in him would be nothing serious, we infer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20
still on the Deck.

Detroit Journal. .,. ,..
 Tragedy wrung her hands. such was her extremity. ,r..4 ooo
 "Ay, truly" she cried. But one cannot live on wind! o,,.,
 'TOh. I don't know!" quoth Comedy with a ghastly gayety quite character, istic of her in these later years. l have existed comfortably for extenoeo period on little besides wind and whls- kersi"
 Even now. forsooth. the wino ana anu whiskers joke. while not the only JoAe' was facile princeps.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20
Very Little Backing

Tuscumbia Dispatch:
 The proposition to give the negro schools only the taxes paid py the ne groes has been turned down by the Eommittee on Schools. in the Consti- tutional Convention. At first the pro position was quite popular. but after mature thought it appears 10 have found very little solid backing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20
.. The Boy and the Waist.

OdkIldn N6WB.
 One of our shirt waist boys happened to get his finger cut in rather a pe- culiar manner this week. It seems that not being accustomed to the beasts his shirt waist got out of the proper bounds. Two of his friends endeavor- ed to head him off and fix it, but as he charged past his hand was impaled upon a knife blade. The bucking shirt waist was quickly subdued by a pro- fessional. while the young man was having the wound dressed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20
Found His Vocation.

Do you remember Ovsrdy Playte who used to pitch such a remarkably straight ball that the batters could hit him every time?"
 "Yes. What has become of him?"
 He's making a living by throwing at English sparrows and betting he car hit five out of six" -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20
He Didn't Want 1t.

Gadsden Times-News:
 It is matter of regret that Gov. Jos- eph F. Johnston is not a member of the Constitutional Convention. His clear intellect and deep acumen are what is needed in that august body New Decatur Advertiser.
 Why. you forget that Joe did not want new constitution. and of course he has no business there. and as for intellect and deep acumen there Is plenty of it in the Convention, and we predict a good Constitution that will answer Alabama years to come.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20
Can Now Celebrate.

fIorence Herald:
 Florence should celebrate the glor- ious Fourth in true American style, Garnished by devil chasers and cannon crackers. Southern people can now celebrate this day without aualms of conscience since 1t was made glorious by Admiral Schley at the battle of Sam tiago three years ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20

Asking ''how far may lawyer go in badgering female witness?" is like asking how near to a mules heels a man may safely go. It depends, very much on the woman and the mule safety does.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20
Alabama Mans Luck.
Florence Times:

FIorence Times:
 Col. Merritt K. Clements of Athens, Ala. who is one of the best-known men in this part of the South, has re- turned to his home in Limestone County after an encouraging visit to Beaumont. Texas, where he owns a farm on which there is a gusher of fine oil. Col. Clements, while in Texas, thoroughly investigated his property and was convinced that he has one of the richest pieces of soil in or around Beaumont.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20
A LITTLE FUN NOW AND THEN.
Amusing Paragraphs to Provoke |
 Smile.

ATG VS. NdIuTes The church choir soprano soulfully sang her solo.
 Then she sat down.
 There was hush.
 And through the open windows-for it was a hot day-the audience could plainly near a sheep bleating in a neighboring back yard:
 "Ba-a-a-a-a-a! Ba-a-a-a-a-a! Ba-a- a-a-a-a-a-a-a!
 As if the animal had said: What a sorry failure that young woman makes in trying to initiate me! My tremolo is natural, and hers isn't.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20
The Greensboro

The Greensboro Watchman cruelty insinuates that the editor of the Lu- verne Journal can't go back to the greasy place where he slipped and feIi in the creek. The Watchman is prob ably wrong in its insinuation. The Jounrnal man doubtless left a path like an otter slide.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20

The covington Enterprise complains that there is nothing to write about since ''the Lease-Nation business has about played out" Whats the matter with snake and sfiGh stories? This is the season for them. and the waters and swamps of Covington ought to fur r.sh an unfailing supply.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20

If women may play the part of Ro- meo or Hamlet why not appear as Falstaff or Henry VIII? They might take the part of King Lear but for she fact that he was an old man:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20

From far off Tacoma, in the State of Washington, comes this condensed truth in the Democrat: $"
 If the Know-it-alls outside of the South, who persist in airing their ignorance on the negro problem, could be muzzled, there would soon be no negro problem.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20
Contrary to All the Traditions.

q shall fine you $5O." said the Judge.
 q will pay 1t, your Honor" said the prisoner. counting out the money in gold coin.
 But you are not paying it in crisp $10 notes," rejoined the Judge, with strong displeasure. Tt will not read well in the newspaper accounts!"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20

whether Dowie can heal others or not there is no doubt that he has heeled himself, if we may be allowed 0 slang axnressfon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20

one fault attributed to smokeless nowder is that it has a tendency to go ofr without provocation. We have some statesmen with the same habit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20

NDomie's claim that he is Elija doesn't prevent him from looking out for his own grub. He's afraid to risk the raven commissary department.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20
The Constituent Elements.

Once upon time these three persons found themselves together in the office of a Park and Boulevard Commits siCner: l. The paving contractor.
 2. The sprinkling cart fiend.
 B. The man with the narrow-tired buggy.
 "Ha!' they said. we are all here. We will organize a paving trust"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20

The positive declination of President afcKinley doesn't appear to have given any appreciabls hist to Rooseveit's little orphan boom.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20
Information,

Mrs. Ferguson-George, how do they read a man out of the party?
 MT. Ferguson--Well, I suppose they put his name in the index expurgato- rius, and then let things take their course.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20
Never Heard of Him.

Brewton Banner:
 A London paper has printed sn eIab- crate aerense or the honest liar. That the existence of such a creature.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20

Depew's statement that he loves all the women and would marry all of them if he could might have more force if he had never married one of them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20

The hot season has not broken the British in South Africa of their habit If getting into hotter places.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-20

Should women ever get to be a poNsr in politics there will be lot of scratch ing oone at the polls.