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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-12
THE FEDERAL BUILDING.

The Federal Building at Montgomery, never large enough in the first instance, is now entirely too small for the public needs. The Advertiser 10 sure the mem- hers of Congress from the other districts. will aid Congressman Wiley, in his ener- Eetic efforts to enlarge the facilities of the present building in the Capital of the State. He has laid the facts before the Supervising Architect of the Treas ury. and hopes to get a special agent to come to Montgomery to see what can be done. in the way of enlarging the present building. The Commercial and Industrial Association of Montgomery could greatly aid our Congressman if 1t would lend a hand in the matter by urging upon our Congressman and Senators the public needs here.
 Strangers who visit the United States Court room here are astonished and mor- tified at the dinsy appearance it presents. and at the sight of the worn and dirty carpets which have been on the floor for nearly fifteen years. If Montgomery wishes to keep up with its reputation as a progressive city. 1t should rouse itself and help Congressman Wiley remedy the present situation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-12

and unequivocal declaration for sound money and safe and hxed monetary sys- tenn, and for the Democrats to undertake to make the fight on platform of dodg- ing and cowardly evasion on the currency question would mean defeat from the beginning. It is as certain as anything can be in politics that the entire country has made up its mind on the currency question and any Party which attempts to disturb or disorganize our monetary system is defeated at the be beglnning Whatever form or language the leaders of the Party may see best to adopt in dealing with this question 1t must be done in such way as will assure the country that our currency will not be debased or our finances disturbed and de-
 With all Mr.. Hilrs shrewdness as a leader. if he thinks Democracy can win A battle by dodging the financial issue. he is as badly mistaken as Jones is when he thinks he can unite the Democrats Of the country on a declaration of anti-im- perialism.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-12

are very few people who remember 1t. mat the indiscriminate authorizing the issuance of bonds by counties. cities and towns 10 prohibited and prevented and IL is expressly provided that no law shall De passed authorizing any county, city. town, village, district or other political subdivision, of . county. to issue bonds or other securities unless the Issuance of said bords or other securities shall have been authorized before the enactment or such local or special law, by vote of the duly qualified electors of such county, township, city. town, village. district or other political subdivision of a county, at the election held for such purpose, in the manner that may be prescribed by law; provided, the legislature may, with out such election, have special laws to refund bonds issued before the date Of the ratification of this Constitution.
 The work of registering the voters un- der the present Constitution will soon begin in the different counties as soon as the twenty days notice required can be given. The Registrars can register any citizen who comes up to the requirements and 1t must be borne in mind that the failure to pay poll tax has nothing to do with your registering. The getting on the registration list Is most essential to the future citizenship of every individual. The poll tax pay be paid up at any time in the future and the holder vote. but a failure to get on the registration list may disfranchise YOU for all future time. Remember the importance of regis tering and be sure to get your name on the permanent list
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-12
C. I. FITZPATRICK Exchange Hotel Corner.
SheriFs Soie.

Under and by virtue of an execution plaeed in my hands from the City Court of M6nt- gomery against John W. Hood q O.. John w. Hood. M. A. Burchell and Julius Isaac and in favor. of Ludowici Roofing Tie Company. eorporation ! w,li proceed to sell tion at the Artesian Basin, in the City of Montgomery, Ala, during the legal hours of sale to the highest. best and last bidder, for cash the one-third undivided interest of Julius Isaac in the following described real estate, to wit: Lots Nos and 39 on the west side of Court Street, each lot measur- ing seventy feet the west side of Court Street and running back of equal width two hundred and ten feet and being the same meta Isaac by deed dated Aug. 90. l659. and recorded in the office of Judge of Probate of Montgomery County Alabama. in Book No. U of Records. pages 559 and 56o; lot Mo- s, west side of Court Street and running back io9 feet: also lot beginning on the east side of Court Street fifty-two feet and six inches uth from the southeast corner of Court and Mon- ten inches. running back east of equal width ninety-eight feet. being the same property conveyed by Isaac Abraham and others to Shanneta Isaac by deed dsted .... day of ........, 1866, and recorded in Book No l5. pages All. 472 and 473, in the office of the Judge of Probate of Montgomery County. Ala bama; also lots Nos. 29. 29. 30 and 3i, ac- eording to a survey and plat made by Pelham J. Anderson of land of said wm. D. smyth. POO feet Copton Street and running south I29A feet adjoining lots Nos. 52. 53. 54 and 65; all of said property being in Montgomery County and State of Alabama.
 W. R. WALLER, Sheriff.
 This Feb. II. 1902. wd-3t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-12
Anarchy Or Annexation.

Anarchy or anneXation-one or the other" declared The New York Herald, lis bound to result from further delay in granting relief to Cuba. While Con- gress potters and procrastinates the Gu ban people starve.
 For more than two months they have been eagerly looking to Washington for that reduction in the tariff on their products which Governor Wood, Secre- tady Root, President Roosevelt--every disinterested American familiar with the situation-had declared to be immediately and vitally needed.
 'The Republican members of the Ways and Means Committee are still interpos- ing delays. while the meeting of the Cuban electors is near at hand and the posture of affairs on the island is become so serious that Senor Palma may decline the presidency on the ground that gov ernment by the Cubans has been made impossible.
 Then what? Anarchy or else strong military occupation and annexation. with the removal of all the duty from Cuban products. Thus the protected domestic interests which prevent a moderate re- duction of the duties will become the victims of their own blind greed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-12
A VALUABLE PUBLICATION.

Some days ago The Advertiser made note of receipt of the proceedings of the last meeting of the Alabama State Bar Association. A closer reading of the vol tune proves 1t to be we'll worthy of care full perusal by every lawyer as we'll as by citizens generally. The address by the then President, Judge Thos c. Jones. is careful review of all the important legislation throughout the Union for the preceding twelve months.
 The annual address by Hon. Hilary A. Herbert was a thoughtful discussion Of ''she duties and responsibilities of the American lawyer in the Twentieth Gen. tury" It attracted great attention at home and abroad and may be put down as one of the notably able addresses of the day.
 The report of the Committee on Juris- prudence and law reform" by MT. Will liam A Gunter. makes many wise sugges- tions and proposes salutary reforms:
 'The Annexation of West Florida to Alabama" is the title of an interesting paper by Mir. F. G. Caffey. It furnishss all the information and gives complete history of all the proceedings bearing on the subject. It is valuable contri- button, dealing, as it does. with an inter- esting feature of Alabama history.
 Judge N. D. Denson's report from "the Committee on Judicial Administrator and Remedial Procedure" and MT. F. c. Bromberg's report from the Committee on Correspondence are interesting and noteworthy papers.
 paper that was heard with delight and that will be read with pleasure was that of MT. Lawrence Cooper on ''The Makers of the Law" There is not dull line in it from beginning to end.
 Another exceedingly interesting paper was that on "Ephraim Kirby, First Superior Court Judge, in What Is Now Alabama by Mr. Thomas M. owen.
 The memorials to Judge R. C. Brickell, by W. L. Clay; to Judge Henry C.. Speake, by Daniel Coleman: to Governor William J. Sanford, by Judge William H. Thomas; to Samuel D. c. Brothers, by Joseph J. willett, are all worthy of the subjects to which they were devoted
 Secretary Alex Troy deserves the thanks of the State for getting out so valuable a publication.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-12
DISUsE OF ITALICS.

Those who remember the newspapers of the old times remember how import ant was the italic type of that day, ana how profusely such type was used by the editors. The editors of those days e'l- dently thought their readers would never know what words or lines were Of most ,mnortance. unless they were printed in type which would show the reader where to place the emphasis. The almost en- tire absence of this fashion makes marked contrast between the newspaper of today and that of generation or more aRo. In those days the writer who want ed to put peculiar emphasis on word phrase or sentence invariably had il printed in italics, and if it was consid- cred of special importance, italic capitals were brought into requisition.
 That editors in those days rather over- did the italic and capital business is doubtless true. but We are not sure that their entire abolition is the best. There are occasions when the best writer for a newspaper would be glad to emphasize a word or sentence, but he has no italics to help him out, and has to let the reader find the point for himself Some newspapers use a blacker type where italics were formerly used. and we have Norfolk contemporary which. when 1t gets in real earnest. resorts to black type, and if it gets very much in earnest, it calls black-letter capitals to its assist ance. This saves the editor from burst. ing, but if he had some good old italic to fall back on 1t would help him out wonderfully. But setting type by ma chinery is not as favorable to changing the style used as was the old hand method.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-12
Honesty and Policy.

Brooklyn Citizen.
 ''Yes," said the policeman. "a patroi- man meets with many thrilling adventures and hairbreadth escapes. and I had my share of them while on the force. I think the one that made my hair curl hardest happened one night on Fulton Street. l was sauntering along and wondering If the horse I had backed for the days races would come in first, when I saw a package on the sidewalk . few feet away. 1t struck me in a a moment that the package contained money, and my heart was in my mouth as l sprang forward and picked it up. It was scarcely in my hand when the roundsman turned the corner and stood before me and said:
 "'Dick, I'm sure that package is made up of greensbacks."
 ''So am I, sir.' said.
 Hand 1t over to me- says he.
 For why?' says I.
 Because I'm your superior officer and looking for $5o,oo0 to buy and furnish me a country residence
 I'll divide says I.
 That's agin discipline and tempting an honest man. Hand it right over.'
 T handed 1t over." signed the ex. "and the roundsman bought him a beautiful country seat and lived the life of nabob to his death. When he left the force asked him if he would not hire me to cut his grass and wash his carriages, but he shakes his head and says:
 "'Couldnt do 1t, Dick. Nabobs and patroimen never get along well together. You go right on and find another package and keep it for your honestly"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-12
AN IMPOSSIBLE IsSITE

The announcement of Senator James K. Jones that anti-imperialism must be the paramount issue upon which the Demo- crats go into the next Presidential cam paign would have a tendency to disturb all Democrats who wish for the success of the Party were it not for one thing. That is the settled conviction that James K will not be allowed to dictate or formulate a policy for the Party in 1904. His day as a leader or dictator is past. and the Party will select a safer man to follow when it again falls into line for national campaign. His inefficiency as leader has been fully demonstrated, and he and those who think with him may as well retire gracefully or they will be re- tired.
 The folly of making, or trying to make, definite issue of a7ti-imperialsm is more moons hine It matters not what the individual opinions of Democrats may be on the question of our foreign policy, 1t Is foolish to suppose that the Party will unite in opposition to the policy of the GovernmSlt while it Is engaged in a iOiSieh wal At ID pCIltCIlJ InaL some of our strongest Democratic states men are opposed to the retention of the Philippines. but it is equally true that others of equal prominence and patriot ism, as we'll as of equal devotion to Democracy are in full accord with the policy now being pursued. We admit that Democrats may hold these diverse nnfn xsyit thot, crats, but to talk about uniting the Party on policy of virtual opposition to the Government is tommy-rot. Evidently Senator Jones wishes to fall upon an issue which will virtually relegate the money question to the background with would find. if he could have his way. that his paramount issue" would divide the Democracy infinitely worse than free coinage did
 While We are speaking of issues and platforms, 1t may not be out of place to by one of the shrewdest men in the Party-David B. Hill It is thus briefly stated:
 A strict construction of the Federal Constitution. No entangiing alliances with foreIgn nations. Iusistence upon the reserved right of the States. Pubic taxation tor public purposes only. Oppo- sltion to monopolies and dange. ous com binations of capital. The preservation of the personal liberty of the citizen. Nc Ct ntI alIzauon. Home rule for States and municipalities. These are Democratic principles, which survive all defeats, and must ultimately triumph.
 We thoroughly agree with MT. Hill that these are all Democratic principles old as the Party itself. and 1t should not be difficult for Democrats to unite on a platform of this kind, but We do not be- lieve 1t will be honest or good policy to ignore the money question, for the Re publicans will not allow our Party to re- main silent on that point. The Party must declare itself in favor of a safe and sound financial system and Of a safe and permanent currency or it need not go into the light at all. Nothing is more absolutely certain in our estimation than this. The Republicans will undoubtedly go into the next campaign with a plain
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-12

Rev. CD Joe Jones, brother of Sam. is several adjectives and a few coarse remarks behind Sam. but he is able to do pretty fair stunts in the line of indecent pulpit oratory. He has recently been do- ing Kansas and the Kansans which leads The Chattanooga Times to remark that Kansas has long been sitting in hard lines, and the invasion of her territory by Jo. Jones Is her latest calamity" It is hard on Kansas, of course, but that State can console itself with the refec- ton that it has survived the dispirit.ng effects of having several cranks of its own, and can survive an occasional wis., itation from outside.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-12
CANCER

Sufferers from this horrible malady nearly always inherit it t-not necessarily from the parents, but may be from some remote ancestor, for Cancer often runs through several generations. This deadly poison may lay dormant in the blood for years, or until you reach middle life. then the first little sore or ulcer makes its ap- pearance-or a swollen gland in the breast, or some other part of the body, gives the first warning.
 To cure Cancer thoroughly and perma- nently all the poisonous virus must be eliminated from the blood-every vestagt of it driven out. This S. S. S. does, ano is the only medicine that can reach deep seated, obstinate blood troubles like this When all the poison has been forced out of the system the Cancer heals, and the disease never returns.
 Cancer begins often in small way. as the following letter from Mrs; shirer shows :
 A small pimpie came on my jaw about an inch below the ear the left side of my face. It gave
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-12
.$92,O39,76S

Total ........ .$s2,0 7SS
 ''To this list must be added Texas. &C., quired in 1S45; Oregon Territory. in 1SA6; the Hawaiian Islands in 1897; Porto Rico and Guam. annexed in 1898; and one of the Samoan Islands. in 1sss-for none of which dsl we pay a direct money con- sideration.
 ''The aggregate area of territory added to the United States by purchase, ces- sion or conquest, or by Q mixture Of pur- chase and conquest-as in the case of the Mexican cession and our recently gained insular possessions-from 1900 to 1902. in- elusive, is 2,971.376 square miles.
 '"The territory now covered by the American flag. including both henis- pheres, exceeds the area of all Europe by just about z35, 900 square miles-or say by an area one-ffth larger than that of either France or Germany"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-12
v.-Gen. Woods Circular.

St. Louis HepuDNc.
 The fact that Governor General Woods circular letter to members of the Senate constitutes a powerful argument for a reduction of the tariff duties on Cuban sugar does not legitimately make him knows. also, that General Wood is too soldierly by 4arit and raining to have so violated army regulations as to lay himself open to rebuke. What he has done has been to show United States Sen ators that a tariff reduction on Cuban sugar is imperative if the Cuban people are to be saved from calamity. If Gov ernor General Wood is censured. he will he censured for having told a truth mili- tating against the scheme of high-tarin R'pubicans to starve Cuba into anuexa- tlon. Americans hesitate as yet tn believe his old colonel and comrade-in-arms for so ignoble a reason.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-12
New York Democrats Get Together

New York Democrats 0et 1oSoeloF' Chicago Chronicle.
 It is announced, that a Democratic re- union and banquet will be held Feb. 22-- washington's birthday-at the rooms Of the Manhattan Club in New York city. This is the Democratic social organiza- tion formed many years ago of which distinguished Democrats from all parts of the country are active or honorary members.
 At this memorable meeting the con spicuous Democrats will be Mayor Patrick Collins, with his 1900 majority in the Republican city of Boston: ex- Governor David B. Hill, Lewis Nixon. the new Tammany leader; Hugh Me- Laughlin, the veteran Brooklyn Demo- cratic leader; Edward M. Shepard. late Democratic candidate for mayor of New York, with Southern and Western Demo- crats of conspicuous rank.
 The reunion and love feast, however, has more inteerst locally for New York Democrats than it has for the country generally. It Is an era of pacifcation and harmony between all Democratic faction. The retirement of Croker made 1t easy for Tammany Democrats to re- unite with ''up State Democrats, who regard ex-Senator Hill as their represen- tative Consideration of the Chicago platform of 1896 and the Kansas City platform of 1900 will form no part of the proceedings at this reunion.
 A Governor and other State omcers are to be elected this year in New York All the members of both houses or the legislature are also to be chosen. The legislature will elect a successor to Sena- tor Platt, whose term expires March 4. 1903. The State Senators elected this year will hold over and form branch or the legislature which will elect United States Senator to succeed Chauncey M. Depew in 1905. This makes the coming election of great importance.
 The Republicans of New York are di- vided on many questions. The opera tions of the Raines liquor law-especially in authorizing immoral hotels-are of- fensive to large classes of citizens. The farce of Sunday closing cities enrages alike those who want open Sundays and those opposed to the illicit but tolerated side door" traffic. The suppressed war between Senator Platt and Governor Odell is a source of weakness.
 If the Democrats make brilliant, ag- gressive and united campaign in New York this year they may carry the State. Their prospects will be inestima- bly increased by abandoning the false and vicious isues of the last two Presi- dential campaigns.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-12
Al Hint to Crumpacker.

New York Evening Post
 MT. Crumpacker might we'll supplement his studies of the Tribune Almanac with some inquiry-if he needs to make any Into the character of the Republican man. agers in such States as Mississippi. men so disreputable that President Roosevelt is appointing Democrats to Federal offices in many cases. because he cannot find any decent men of his own party. It is plaiE that what is most needed to secure large votes in Southern States is the pre- sentation of respectable candidates by the opposition to the dominant Democ- racy. Until we can have that the vote
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-12
One Child's Curiosity.

New York Times.
 The child was years old. logical. per- sistent and curious The mother en- deavored, in all possible conscientious ness, never to depart from any statement once made the child as fact One after noon this conversation occurred:
 Mother where Is your grandmother" "In heaven, dear"
 "Oh."
 Silence and apparent absorption in toys for a full hour. Then:
 Mother. didn't come from heaven?'
 "Of course.'
 Well mother, its awfully funny that I doesn't remember meeting your grand mother there!"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-12
Would Get Things Mixed.

Pine Belt News.
 Think of it! How would you feel if a waiter in Flomings or some other restau- rant should bring you a tray full of doll dishes with one or two lozenges on each? How would you know what's what, or which is Yhich? You'd get things mixed and apt asfnot would swallow the dessert tablet first Not us! We can't take to any such "fads.' Give us plain, whole bill of fare printed in plain United States; if at home set before us anything from garden sass seasoned with hog jowl to cakes pies and things. and we'll do the rest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-12

Mrs. Annie Diggs has got the Repub- licans to lodging. A while back it was rumored that she was about to quit the Populists and join the Democratic Party, which had Democrats badly demoralized, and some of them were even thinking of getting out an injunction Now it is charged that she is thinking of applying for admission into the Republican church. and that has put them to squirming like something hurt them. We wish her and fke Republicans much Joy Of the combi- nation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-12
Teague & Sons, Montgomery, Ala." v''' : or Walter BrOs.,
 Snra0me. Ala.
TAKE HOTcE.
Sprague, Ala.
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STATE OF ALABAMA.

STAIE OF ALABAMA,
 Montgomery County.
 Take notice that under and by virtue of decree of sale of the Probate Court of Mont gomery County. Alabama. rendered on June l. Weil, as executors of the viii of L. Lemle. deceased. will proceed to sell at public suc- ton, for cash. to the highest, best and last bidder at the Court Square Fountain, in the City cf Montgomery Ala. at t2 o'clock noon. on Thursday. the 18th day of February. 1902. to the estate of L. LeInle. deceased, tv wit: That tract of land. lying in the County of NJ ontgomery. State of AIabaua, more par ticuiarly described as follows, to wit: The E. ]. of Section 23, except 5 acres in the N. E. corner of the N. W. k of the N. E. A: also the S W. L of Section 24, the S. W. A of the N w A of Section 24. all in Township i4. Range 20, and containing 5o5 acres more or
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 l. WE'LL, As Executors of the Win of L. Lemie. de ceased. we'd St