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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07
AM oLp-rIME CouNrRY SCHOOL.

AN oLD-TIME COUNTRY SCHOOL.
 Miss Elizabeth D. Abernathy. from whose communication to the Southern Farm Magazine we made some extracts last Sunday. recently, contributed an article to The Progressive Teacher, at Nashville. some points of which are worth noting. She begins. s.,$
 Thirty years ago it was my privilege to attend an old-fashioned country school in which one feeble man instructed forty or fifty pupils in readins,. spelling. writ ing. arithmetic. geography, grammar, his- tory, Latin. algebra, composition, physio- logy. physics rhetoric. geometry and casional demand.
 This was soon after the close of the war, when the people were much poorer than they are now, and when books. as we'll as other educational facilities were limited to an extent which people of the new generation cannot appreciate. This old man did not even have a school house. but taught in the little country church. He had but few books, he was suffering from lung trouble so that he could do but little talking or featuring, but mark the result, as stated by this pupil of his:
 Just a. commonplace school. with com- monplace teacher, and commonplace methods; yes, but strange to say, when ever a pupil left that school to continue his studies in college or university he took first rank. graduating with distinc- ton in almost every case,'
 Is not this a somewhat remarkable re- suit to proceed from or follow such un- favorable conditions? The whole secret of it lies in one sentence: He taught the children" People who live in cities where there are good and comfortable school houses. full corps of teachers, un- limited books, and all other facilities for teaching and learning, can hardly imagine a more discouraging or inadequate con- didisn of affairs than those set. forth by Miss Abernathy, but what modern school can show better results? The children were taught from the ground up." They step. They builded the foundation first. and when they went out in the world they had an education. Comment Is needless. so far as the results are con- get the impression that we want to see a return to the material conditions sur rounding this school. We contend, as we have before contended. that our chill dren should have good school houses. all the books required. and have good teach CTS. and we would rejoice if all our schools were 50 conducted that the results would be as gratifying as were those mentioned above.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07

cite coal mines does not seem to meet with very general approval. The New York World Dem.) says that it is an inconsiderate and nasty utterance re- flecting the just public indignation at the national menace of a coal famine The crisis. though acute and alarming at the moment, must be a transitory one. and does not warrant the innovation of so radical and revolutionary a remedy as state socialism, The Philadelphia Ledger Qnd.) says the demand Ifs an obvious appeal to a temporary sentiment that probably will not be dwelt upon in the campaign" Considering the platform as a whole. however, The New York Times Dem) says: Turning from the candidate to the platform, Democrats who wish we'll to their party and desire its restoration to power will find cause for satisfaction. It is a very long platform we do not remember ever to have seen a longer. There are things in 1t that might have been omitted without detri- ment to the party cause. But on the other hand, there are many distinct and positive announcements that deserve the approval of all sensible men of inde- pendent minds. announcements that will strengthen the party and increase the public confidence in its purposes and in its wisdom"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07
Riches Turned to Mud.
Gair esville (FIa) Sun.

NdIFeSVIIIS VT Id'J DUH
 Some time after the warrants were is- sued for those having claims against the State of Florida for service In the In- dian war Capt. J. F. P. Johnson placed @7 900 worth of them in a safe belonging to his father. This safe was moved from place to place and as the warrants were not considered of any value. they were never removed. The key to the safe was lost. and several efforts were made to drill into it. Holes were bored into the ter Not long ago Captain Johnson open ed the safe to get the warrants and found that the rains had completely destroyed them. They had been transformed into mud and not a line or scratch of the pen could be discerned If the warrants could be had now they would be worth $40, GOO.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07

The Galveston News Dem.) says: "The Republicans of the South have elimaneted khe negro as factor in politics. Why? Various reasons have led to the change One main reason is that to keep the negro in politics and to use him successfully, he must be given something. It has come ko that in many places. As there are hot enough good places for the whites, Df course there is nothing left to appease khs blacks. The fewer Republicans there are in politics in the Southern States the easier it is for the faithful to get post pfiees. They do not want more than enough to man the machine and keep the Organization alive. There are not enough good things for the negroes to have any shake at the plums The State and local officers cannot be won any more. So the vote of Sambo is no longer needed" That's about the size of 1t in Alabama In spite of all this talk about Republican desire to have white mans party"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1909.
DOUBLE GOLDEN SYMBOL.

The American Newspaper Directory usss esr- Rain signs to denote the relative standing and merit Of the whole neid of nswspaperdsm which comes under its notice. and one of these signs is the mystic symbol t@l dsnoting r'gcldsn.- which stAuds fer hish quality. and s thus ezUlsinsds
 'sAdvsrtisers value this paper more for the elass and qpslity ef it's circulation than for the sners numbar of copies printed"
 Such papers are credited with . single sym Dol, but there is . higher grade. according to this standard authority. which have BOTH QUALITY AND QUANTITY. and require the DoyBLB GOLDEN SYMBOL eOI to describe adequately their standing.
 Ths Advertiser has been accorded this nouhls golden symbol L09l and Is the only papse % distinguished in this section of tho South.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07
Tn. ideas of President Roosevelt do T

The ideas of President Roosevelt do mol seem to be as extreme on the civil service reform line as they were when he was president of the commission. Then he would not tolerate the idea of any Federal ofiice holders being members of ponvenaons, running for other office or making political speeches, He shuts his nyes to that sort of business. as was demonstrated by the recent performance in Birmingham. In lSs6 when Congress- nan Clayton was United States District Attorney he was nominated for Congress and under the rules governing during Mir. Elevsland's administration he had to re- Uign the attorneyship in order to make shis campaign. That sort of policy suited nar. Roosevelt at that time. but it is not Fhe rule now. We have a candidate for Congress in this district against MT. Wiley who Is an assistant district attor- nsy, but the rule applied to MT. Clayton and other Democratic District Attorneys ls not applied by President Roosevelts s administration.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07
How Tropical Birds Defy Their En-
 emies.

The brilliantly plumed birds of the tropicaI forests arg exposed to many dangers, and if th.y were not gifted with queer yet useful instincts they would fall ready victims to their enemies. Chat tering monkeys and big snakes steal and eat their eggs. while their fledglngs are preyed upon by foes on every side
 But it takes a sly monkey or snake to get ahead of the mother tailor bird. She hides her nest SO skiIlfully that her en- emies cannot find it, no matter now ha d they try. This she ioes by using her long. slender bill s a needle.
 With the tough fiber of a parasite plant abundant in the tropics as a thread, she sews dead leaf taken from the ground to living one near the end of a slender and hanging branch, and between these leaves she builds her nest where neither monkey or snake can approach. because the branch will not bear their weight
 The Indian sparrow Is equally ingeni- ous. She makes her nest of grass, whi, h she weaves like cloth and in the shape of a bottle. Then she covers the outsi le with flreflies to scare away the bats that prey upon her young ones.
 The Oriole of North America makes it's nest of hemp woven like cloth. The Pinc-pins of Africa Is also called the feit bird. because 1t makes 1t nest In the style usually adopted by felt-makers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07
A Valued Friend and Reader.

Editor The Advertiser. Since 1852 have been a reader of The Montgomery Advertiser and I believe I began reading 1t even earlier than 1852, but my memory is rot positive. A few days after the battle of Shiloh I very well remember reading a letter written by Lieutenant Henry, of 22nd Alabama Volunteers. Captain Hart's company. giv- ing a most heroic account of this regi- ment and especially of Capt. Ben Hart's company in that great tragedy. April $, 1861.
 Tn that ever-to-be remembered strug. gle I had two brothers killed and many goods friends either killed or wounded. love The Advertiser because its teach inss have always been sound on Democ- racy Although many isms have arisen during the last half century and have, cy- clone like, threatened to destroy and ten down the old landmarks set up by The Advertiser. her walls remain intact at the present day as though no furious storms had ever strove with all their might to send the good old ship into an abyss of destruction.
 aadan
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07

Editor Greene of The Fort Gaines (Ga) Recorder. made an earnest and strong fight for white supremacy and clean election methods in his county. but the side which controlled the colored vote won out The Recorder says:
 That we are disappointed we do not hesitate to say. We fought for what was right from our point of view, and the only regret we have is that we could not be successful. If we were wrong it is best that we should be defeated. if we were right. time will correct the error that was made yesterday. We nave no hard feelings toward any one and here and now we offer the columns of our paper to the opposing element for the upbuilding of our community.
 That is the right spirit. As nearly as we could keep up with affairs over there the methods which prevailed are the same which once prevailed in some portions of Alabama, but We are done with them forever, it is hoped. and the Georgians will discard them eventually.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07
Time to Settle.

It is said the Republican party is anx- ious to settle the coal strike. Perhaps they will be called upon to settle the tar if question. Then, again, Cuban reel procity may have to be settled by them. in fact, it's about time the Republican party were settling up.-Birmingham News.
 If the leaders could only get the party to settle down 1t would relieve their minds no little. They have more de- mands on them for settlement than they can honor. and they keep increasing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07
Still at It.

Charleston News and Courier.
 In the library of the late Dr. Claudi:s B. Webster of Concord. N, H., has been found a copy of the first sermon preached in New England. The preacher was Rob. ert Cushman and the sermon was preached at Plymouth. Mass, on Decem- Der 12. 1921 The subject was "The Sin Was. Corinthians, x:24, Let no man seek his own; but every man another 8 wealth. Now that is what the New England descendants of Robert Cushman and his neiyhbors all over Plymouth Plantation have been doing ever since his sermon was preached; and they have found the other fellows wealth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07
When It will Stop.

There is big strike among the street car operatives in New Orleans, and only three cars moved during the day Mon- day. When Is this striking to stop?- Clarke County Democrat
 It will stop when we have laws to reg ulate labor in such manner that employ CTS and employees can be forced to stand up to the letter and spirit of their con- tracts, and when it will be made crime for one or more persons to interfere with the rights of others to labor when and where they choose.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07
Should Remain Out.

The negro will do very well to remain out of politics. He can vote for the best men in the general elections and in that way render his State a service instead of causing trouble in party conventions is all right, but theories go only short distance in politics.-Huntsville Mercury
 If the negroes. as they become fitted and qualified to exercise the right of suf. frage. will exercise that right intelli- gently and independently, voting with whatever party they think proper. they will subserve their own interests. and in no other way can they do 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07
WITH A COMMENT OR TWO.
Rather Shy of Him.

Your uncle Grover Cleveland is looming up as a Presidential candidate. Some Democrats are rather shy of Grover, don't you know.-Edwardsville News.
 You'll raise all varieties of Hades if you even hint that Cleveland has even the rsmotest prospect of becoming a csndi- date. There is no prospect of such a thing. and we have practically quit d. luding to 1t. because we have so much feeling for some of the brethren.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07
It Wouldn't Do.

The Presidents sore leg has occasioned a lot of unnecessary talk through the newspapers. Why don't they have some what to say about his head being out of whack? Pears to us that that has gone wrong ever since His Excellency asce nded the White House steps. He ought to hang up for repairs in both his under standings. News.
 You know 1t would never do for a Pres ident to admit that anything Is wrong in his upper works. That would queer him with all creation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07
Nothing New Under the Sun.

Washington Post.
 The Aiata Republican statesman who believes u at State is about to take up its position in the Republican column is also firmly impressed with the notion that he would like to be United States District Attorney to succeed the gentle man who suffered official decapitation be- cause of his political activity on lines not approved by the administration. The Southern Republicans continue to use the same cid makeup in preparing their minds for publication purposes
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07
They Like to Direct.

The King of Spain insists that he has a right to choore his own wife. but that his mother had no right to choose a husband. People who like their way in their own affairs, frequently like to di- rect the affairs of others.--Tuscaloosa Times.
 If the mother had been permitted to marry a gentleman instead of the disso- lute Alfonzo XII, the now reigning mon- arch might be a man, or have in him the making of a man, instead of being the degenerate and disreputable offspring of a long line of reprobates.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07
Commissions That Fix the Rates.

Mobile Register :
 The Railroad Commission question Is difficult one to handle. A Commission without power to hz rates Is generally regarded as . wooden thing. A Commis- eion enjoying such powers Is capable of hecominR a dangerous thing. Some peo- pie want ths C0mmlsslen elected by di-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07
Why Call It Poisonp

Memphis Commerciel-Appeal
 Dave Henderson would have some trouble in showing that free trade is poison. How could there be anything poisonous in the privilege to buy goods wherever one pleased. without having to pay a tax for the privilege? If this is a poison then free speech: freedom of con- science and an independent press are all
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07

Mir. Smith, the Republican nominee fos Governor of Alabama, informed ye editor that he wants to be her next chief execu- tive, It is not what you want MT. Smith that makes you happy, it is what you get West Point News.
 And sometimes what he gets doesn't add a great deal to his stock of happiness. When he gets it in the neck, for example as MT. Smith will.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07
Hit It, the First Time.

New York Press,
 ern Democracy as a whole consenting to Federal control of anything than there Is of 1t joining the Republican party. And the Southern Democracy is the head both armc and one leg of the whole Democratic party.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07

Bill Devery says he will get even with the New York Democrats for giving him the cold shoulder. Devery's business Is to keep even with the game. He must feel at home now.-Birmingham News
 If the Democrats of New York are to be dominated by men of the Devery type they can hardly expect sympathy or con- soIation if they are defeated in Novem- Der. or at any other time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07

Minnesota comes forward with promi- nent Democrat who says he has quit the Party because it will not give him any office. He differs from many other changelings in being truthful about 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07
overstepped the Bounds.

New York Times.
 The platform oversteps wise bounds in advocating national ownership and opera ton Of the anthracite coal mines. But The Times has for months been warning the operators that their policy would lead to demands of that nature.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07

So far as they have indexed 'em the Presidents troubles consist of "a traumat- lsn,' "a cyst" "a circumscribed collec- lion of serum" and all of them are located tn "the middle third of the left anterior Eihial region" They have not yet found That he has stormgullicks. and hope to save him from any touch of noncom- hooefty
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07

The Kansas City Journal insinuates that Democrats would shout just as loudly for karin revision if there were not a trust en America. Possibly they would. The trusts are the direct offspring of the present tariff system. and Democrats want te begin reforming at the top. ,-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07
The Leavsnworth Times. speaking of the General Torrance matter, says:

A few weeks ago General Torrance, commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, issued an appeal to mem bers of the organization for funds to aid in the building of home for disabled Confederates in Alabama. This was hall ed as a new evidence of the country g unification. The Confederate veterans so regarded 1t, but declined the offer with thanks. saying that they preferred to care for their needy comrades without aid from the North. The declination was courteous and self-reliant without any tone of bitterness.
 The Times is slightly in error. Those having in charge the building and main- taining q home at Mountain Creek. and for whom the appeal of General Torrance was made, did not de- cline the offer of aid from Union soldiers. but accepted 1t in the same spirit in which 1t was offered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07

Just now Mobile and Birmingham are revolting nature. In each place 1t seems to be almost an epidemic for which we hope the law will find speedy cure
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07
The Relish of Humor.

October Century.
 It may be said of humor. as Mark Twain in conversation once said of ba- con, that 1t would improve the flavor oi an angel. Those who enjoy humor cer' tainly enjoy 1t very much; indeed, il would not be strange if half the world should consider the extravagant praise of humor by the other half as in very poor taste, since it is acknowledged by him who laughs. as by him who refrains that the lack of this quality of mind. (oI shall we say of mind and bodyD may consist with the most admirable quail ties of character. There is a second count in the indictment; that praise oi humor implies in the praiser the conceit of possessing 1t. However, as no one wanting in humor ever praised it, the latter consideration may be neglected.
 The world Is full of girls from IA tC 20 who wish they ,ould trade their ac compliahments for the chances theil young brothers have to run errands and earn money.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07
Wanted in Texas.

Galveston News.
 We want in our sprightly little Texas cities some eloquent person who is able to convince the people that they are in sanitary affairs more than fifty years behind the world,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07

The Savannah Press says that in view of the approaching cold it Is time to get out your winter wraps" But suppose you havn't the price or have lost the ticket.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07

A Boston mother said to her little daughter: ''lf you had my faith, darling, you would have no toothache." The child replied: "Wen mother, if you had my toothache, you wouldn't have any faith.
 If that isn't good sense and human nature what is 1t?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07
THE ADvERTIsER's TELN-
 PHONES.
Circulation Reckoning.

A comparison of circulation figures for the month of September. Iso2, with those of soi shows that steady, healthy growth is gradu sny forging the agures higher. The ever changing kaleidoscope of numbers is most in- xeresttng to watch In any business and more especially when they have a constant upward tendency.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07

It really seems to us that the following little anecdote which We find going the rounds, fills the bill exactly:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07

The part of the New York Democratic platform which advocates the national ownership and operation of the anthra-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07

The American Journal of Sociology mas been trying to toll what the curriculum of a public school is, with this result:
 It corresponds to the stimulus. the in- dividual factor being represented by the response. Since stimulus and response are but two phases of one activity, 1t is evident that the complexity of the stimu- Jus bears direct relation to the com plexity of the response. That which con- stitutes the stimulus in given case is not the external object itself but the object functioning with reference to an individual. Whether an object functions as a stimulus in a given situation depends upon its relation to the attitudes of a child. These attitudes, which are largely a product of remote social activities, de- termine, within fairly definite kmits, the nature and complexity of social stimuli. :"
 You may read that sideways. or snd- ways, t other side up oF hind stde bseors. and if you find any eenae in it VI ahssed be glad to have 1t sent h Uy slew fraeA&
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07

Speaking of the di6aeulty of agreeing on a site for their Precautionary Exposition The Norfolk Pilot remarks:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-07

The NorLolk Euot teHHhs'
 Oh, well, we are suffering from an ern- barrassment of riches. Now, If Ala bama should propose to hold an exposi- ton they wouldn't be bothered that way. She would have to hold it in Birningham or nowhere.
 That's all you know about 1t. When Alabama gets old enough to have one of the Ter-whats- its-name, it will be held in Montgomery and nobody vii. kick about 1t.
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