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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15
A PARTIAL noUrE

hwe agree with The St. Louis Globe Democrat that the South has every reason to be displeased with the itenerary pre- pared for Prince Henry on his forthcom- ing visit to this country. As individuals we care nothing for a visit from this or any other royal parsonage. but we insist that his trip should be 90, arranged as to carry out the objects of his visit. The Emperor, 1t is said, stated that "he wanted his brother to get acquainted with the American people,
 Assuming that the Emperor was sincere and that the Prince wishes to carry out the expressed desire of his brother it is plain that the journey should have been 70 arranged that he could do what was required of him. If the Emperor had said that he wanted the Prince to see the Northern people of the United States the route he will take would have been a proper one. but he certainly cam not "get acquainted with the American people," by ignoring nearly half the Union. He is to make a stop at St. Louis and Chattanooga and that Is about all of the South he will see unless he visit Charleston. In other words he will virtually not see the South at all.
 If the Prince wants to see the real people of the United States he should 20 to their homes. If he will go from St. Louis or Chicago to and through Texas. thence by New Orleans, Mobile Montgomery, Atlanta, Savannah and Charleston. or some such route as that he will have an opportunity of getting acquainted with the American people and what Is more to the point. will see some of the finest portions of the country and some of the most typical Americans o' the Union. If he follows the itinerar, marked out for him he will go back hom' with a very imperfect idea of the country or its civilization.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15
Honest Elections.

Greenville Advocate.
 Let every white man put his disap- proval on all election frauds; let the spirit of the constitution be carried out in that particular as well as in all oth- CTS. When fraud Is attempted let the perpetrator be punished from the start and put a stop to It. With great many people the great inducement for them to vote for the Constitution was to elimin- ate the negro so that in future the purity of the ballot box might be assured. Now that has been, or will be done, let not these people be disappointed by seeing the old methods again put In force. We believe that In future. at least so far as Butler County Is concerned, we will have fair elections.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15
Little Time Left for Sleep.

NeW 1OIk 1IntS.
 According to the cable dispatches Prince Henry is devoting all his leisure time just now to reading up" on America in general and the United States in partlcu- lar. We publish this report at its face value, but We have more than a sus- picion that the Prince is doing some thing quite different-that he has seen the itinerary of his tour as arranged and Is desperately engaged in laying in a 4tock of sleep beforehand. For it is cer- tain that if present plans are carried out he will get mighty little sleep here. h. spection of the program which he Is ex- pected to carry out in the brief time be- tween his arrival and his departure re- veaIs that nine nights are to be passed on railway trains boarded late in the even- ing and departed from at unearthly hours in the morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15

culture of tobacco depends than Nr. Frye, and no man has more at stake. because his all Is embarked in that in- dustry. But he Is willing to take his chances, and is broad-minded enough to see that there is . national side to the controversy which looms up above all the petty considerations with which 1t is attempted to block the wheels or justice. In withdrawing from the asociation for the reasons given he has undoubtedly made a large sacrifice, but it is reiresh- ing to see such an exhibition of princi- pie, independence, and common sense. We wish 1t was more frequent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15
A Patriotic Stand.
oston Evening Transcript (Rep.)

All Americans who love thvIr country and are jealous of its honor must feel profound respect or and sympathy with Mir. H. s. Frye of Connecticut, who, after being President of the New Eng land Tobacco-G Growers Association for many years, now resigns his position be- cause of his disgust at 'the greed and selhshness" manifested by the organiza- ton in the matter of Cuban concessions asked for. Probably no other man in New England is better posted upon all the conditions on which the profitable
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15

benefit to the water ways of several States. and have material effect on the rainfall of the entire region. By all means this Congress should take some decisive step towards accomplishing ar object which. as The Hartford pape. says, would make 1t ''now possible to save the choicest part of that glorious Southern mountain region for the times to come"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15

The Butte, (Mont.) Inter Mountain is inclined to grow sarcastic at the expense O fthe Democrats. and makes this sug- gestion: .s
 If the Democrats have no principles to defend, no record to point to- no hope of the future, either here or hereafter let them join the Republicans and help the cause of progress. or get out or the way of the Republican band-wagon.
 Isn't that calculated to jar any one. coming. as it does. from Republican? 'sNo principles indeed! That's just what aiis our party now. It has more different brands of principles in stock than it can find use for, and the main desire of the best Democrats is to shed some of them and get back to a condi- lion where principles will be better and not 50 numerous.
 And the advice to join the Republicans is no end of cheekiness. That party seems to be about as badly overloaded with so-called principles as the Demo- cratic Party is. and is equally anxious to bunch them into something more likely to ensure success than its present con- dition indicates. Better look out for yourself
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15
PAYNE sTIRs UP IRE.
Rule to Keep Good Fourth Glass Postmastsrs in Office Enrages
 fPolfticians

Washington Special to Chicago Chronicle.
 Postmaster General Payne is enforcing a rule in regard to the retention of Re- publican fourth-class postmasters that is causing a great deal of angry criticism among members of the House of Repre- sentatfves. The rule Is designed to pre- vent the removal of such postmasters at the instigation of representative if they have established a good record In other words. if they are competent and have not been made objects of complaint or se- rious criticism 1t is the purpose of the postmaster general that they shall not be removed to make way for other Republi- cans.
 Mir. Payne while he has not said so. Is not the author of this rule. It emanates from the White House and can be ac- cepted as an unofficial appendix of the civil service law. The President. actu- ated by desire to save his new Post master General from the worry of deal ing with a multitude of applications for appointments to fourth-class postoffices, dfcided to introduce limited merit sys- tenn In this branch of the service. The members of the House do not take kind ly to 1t. They are already threatening reprisals for being deprived of what has heretofore been their best patronage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15
A Bad Case of Bad Roads.

Livingston Southern Home.
 A citizen who states that he has been fifty years in Sumter County. says that he has begun to take some interest .ln good roads since seeing so much on the subject in the paper. He stated that ne has never seen a good road, and desires to see what one looks like. Further, that he has zen plenty of bad roads. and that he never had hopes of seeing any other kind in this pat of the State. lie says that in fifty years he has become a bit tired of seeing the little scratching of the roads twice year just before the grand jury meets. The grand jury usu-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15
Fire in South Mills, N. c.

Elizabeth City. N. C., Feh H. A lamp exploded in the house of Wiley Taylor. coiored. this morning. caused fire at South Mills, fourteen miles north of here which swept the main business and resi- dential portions of the town. The fire ragged for four hours before 1t was got ten under control Twenty-Five buildings were destroyed. The loss is estimated at $40, 0O0 insurance $15,Ooo. There was no loss of life.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15
RIoTINa IN TRIESTE.
Military Called Out to Prevent Vio'
 lence by Strikers.

Trieste, Austria, Feb. 4.-This city is practically in the hands of riotous strik- CTS. All the factories are closed and the few stores which opened for business were compelled to close owing to the mobs on the street. Traffic on street railways is suspended.
 The headquarters of the Austrian Lloyd Steamship Company. whose ire men were the first to strike, were pro- tected by a strong force of police. who repeatedly charged and attempted to drive back the rioters The military have occupied the public squares and other points of vantage. The mobs frequently stoned the police and some shots were fired,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15
Letters to The Editor.
Basket Ball Playing.

Editor The Advertiser:
 In your article on ball-playing girls in this mornings paper, let us assure you, you have a misconception of the basket ball players.
 The enthusiasm of the audience re- garding the art of playing is SO great, and it Is so accustomed to women taking advantage of their opportunity of equal ity with men. that they overlook the in- difference to 'proprietors' more than mer who are not accustomed to so much freedom would.
 While we acknowledge that we North ern women need lessons on culture still we are sorry that shouts of the audi. ence'' would suggest to your mind such cries as were expressed in your article.
 Yours very respectfully.
 Matilda Rusdy.
 Casey. Ill.) Highland Park Feb. 14 1902. Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15

The General Assembly of Virginia meets again next week, and as their Constitutional Convention is still in ses- sion we are curious to know what Rich mond is going to do with so many great men all on hand at once? And is there not danger than these rival attractions will cause trouble in the told town? It is very true. as The Norfolk Landmark observes. that the two rival bodies have different functions" but that is no reason why they may not lock horns over some of their prerogatives and get up a rough house in the historic city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15
The Party That Wins.
Iasner EaglI

Jasper EaBle
 With the great bulk of the irresponsi- ble vote eliminated, the party that wins in the future will have to be more par ticular as to men and measures. Money. whiskey and corruption cannot longer be depended upon. The great majority of those who vote in the future will be men of independence and men who will cast an intelligent and patriotic ballot.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15
TAFT REsU1lEs STATEMENT.
Again Appears Before Senate Com
 mittee on Philippines.

Washington, Feb. Ex-Governor Taft of the Philippines today continued his state ment before the Senate Committee on the Philippines concerning the conditions in that archipelago with the intention of discussing the degree of tranquility in the pacified provinces. which, he said, includ- ed all the provinces except Tabayas. Sa- mar and Batangas.
 Senator Lodge asked as to the means for maintaining tranquility. Governor Taft said that in June last the Commis- sion passed an act organizing system of judiciary for the entire archipelago. creating a supreme court of seven jus tices and creating fourteen districts. On the supreme court bench there are threo natives and four Americans. Of the courts of first instance in the district, six are presided over by native Filipinos and the others by Americans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15
What's the Use.

Evergreen Courant.
 What's the use of all this fuss about President Roosevelt accepting a present from royalty? If President Washington hadn't accepted a pair of jacks from the king of Spain once upon time, where would the Missouri mule industry be now?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15
Snlit in the Reichstae.

Berlin, Feb. 14.-The frequent differ ences of opinion which have occurred in the Customs Committee of the Reich stag eliminated this morning atter several disturbing incidents in an open split, and in the resignation of the chair man, Baron won Kardorff. one of the Agrar.an leaders.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15
NEW ARMY BILL.
Provides for the Reorganization o'
 The Sta6 Branches.

Provides Tor the Aoof8en11stsVn oA
 The Stan Branches.
 Washington, Feb. 1L-The War Depart ment's bill for the reorganization of the army stan branches and the creation or . general stan corps was transmitted to- day to Chairman Huh of the House Mil- itary Committee and by him introduced.
 1t censolidates the ouartermaster's ., Subsistence and Pay Departments into . division of supplies under an officer rank ing as Major General with brigadier gen. erals in charge of the branches of sup plies, commissary, finances and transpor- tatlor.
 The general stan corps is to consider the military policy of the country and prepare comprehensive plans for the na- tional defense and for the mobilization of the military forces in time of war"
 It also has charge of all questions af- fecting the army and the cooperation of the army and navy. plans of campaign, armament. equipment, etc. Lieutenant- General Is at the head of this Board with one Major General, one Brigadler General four Cslenels and numerous officers of lower rank.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15
Some Strong Terms.

La1ayette Sun.
 The hell-heavers who are trying to foist a hell-borh election law on the South and to deprive us of fair and just representation are frothing again. They are failing. however. in their efforts to injure the South.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15
Joe Letter Improving.

New York, Feb. 14.-Those who are attending Joseph Letter. who lies i'll In this city, said today that he passed the night well and was getting on nicely. He was still weak but 1t was said his case was progressing as satisfactory as could be expected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15
PLATES MELTED DOWN.
From Which Billions of Dollars were
 Printed.

Washington Special to New York World
 This was melting day" at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. All the plates, rolls and dies used in printing gold and silver certificates. postage and revenue stamps. bonds and postal cards during 1901 were loaded early this morning on two big trucks. Although the precaution had been taken to spoil the face of each plate with Q file. four strapping employees of the Treasury Department rode on each truck. A Treasury Committee rode in e carriage.
 The procession went to the navy yard moniously dumped into one of the fur naces. to come out as pig steel and to be used for ballast for warships. There were twenty tons of plates, rolls and dies. s-om which were printed last year $2200. .000. 600 in gold and silver certificates of various denominations. and SsSs. .000. 900 in postage stamps. besides hundreds of millions of bonds, revenue stamps and postal cards. plates. rolls and dies for 1903. Those in use now will be destroyed next February.
 ed by Archbishop Ireland.
 New York Special to Chicago Chronicle.
 The United States now shares the Spain of being the only country where Catholics are accorded a special dispen- sation from Lenten abstinence. It ia Archbishop Ireland who obtained this nOtADle concession from the rope.
 The Archbishop relates that when walk ing to his home one day at the noon hour he observed a party of laborers who had been working at an excavation sit- ting on the sunny side of a fence eating their midday meal. They were Catholics: 1t was fasting season and their repast was bread, with little condiment.
 Within an hour he had written to the Pope petiuoning him to relieve American worhdngmen of the Catholic faith from the law of the abstinence from meat dur ing Lent and suggested that they might, as a compensation. abstain from intoxi- eating drinks during the same period.
 In an autograph letter in reply Leo XIII congratulated Archbishop Ireland on his zealous interest in the working classes and granted the requested dispen- satfon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15
Neither Fear nor Care.

Wilcox Era.
 The way The Advertiser is steering
 clear of the Alabamian is somewhat amusing. We do not believe, however, that Mir. Caffee is so much feared as there Is a desire on The Advertiser mart not to infiict Its readers with long series of acrimonious editorials.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15
Looking for a Girl.

Stevenson Chronicle.
 The detectives of Chicago are looking for a girl who is heress to large for tune. There arc several young men in this town who are not aetectives. look ing for that very girl.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15

The Grand Duke Paul of Russia, car ries his bed-stead and bedding with him when he travels, the reason given being that he can't find bed long enough for him. More likely he's afraid of accu- mulating plebian microbes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15
Would Not Have Been Present.

Blrmlngham NeWS.
 If the rival factions of the orthodox Greek Church in Chicago who engaged in a vigorous knock-down-and-drago fight had spent half so much energy at tacking their common enemy, His Sa- tanic Majesty would not have been pres ent as a highly delighted visitor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15
THE APPALACHIAN RESERVE

The liberal spirit displayed by The Hartford (Conn.) Courant in the follow ing paragraph is commendable:
 We have no information as to the prospects of Senator Pritchard's South Appala chian forest-reserve bill. It carries a relatively small appropriation with it and there are always narrow gauge economists to cry out against any vote of public money for purposes they are unable to comprehend. We hope that congressmen of the other sort will Inteerst themselves actively and earnest ly in the matter. It Is now possible to save the choicest part of that glorious Southern mountain region for the times to come The opportunity creates the duty. In all these matters the Congress Is a trustee for the millions of American children in the nursery and the school room.
 We also hope there will be found enough broadminded men in Congress to insure the passage of the Pritchard bill or something on the same line. The forests of the country are fast disap- bearing and unless some plan is resorted to for their protection it will be but & few years till the entire country will be little better than q treeless region comparatively speaking. The proposed Appalachian Park would be the finest pahk in the United States. and would in time become a popular resort for peo. from the fact that it would be of vast
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15

We are tired of reading that riches are a burden" and any fellow thus over loaded can unload on this ofice as soon as he likes. once hours just any old time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15

Some of the Kansas Populists object to being turned over to the Democratic Party. and declare that if they are not to be Populists any longer they will choose for themselves where they will 20. All right, but there ought to be somebody for them to fuse with in Kan sas without unloading on either of the old parties. unless they propose to aban- don their present political views
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15
Victor H. Hanson. Manager of Advertising Tore1gn and Local.
oemparing Figures.

The Arpe meuth oe the nsv year shows grati- fying hgures for The Advertissrs daily cir culaticn: Comparing January with the same month last year shOWp . marked increase. that . hsrsWith prsssnted for the bensnt of the advertiaing pub,ies and others who may
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15

That old project of importing monkeys to pick cotton has been coming up as long as we can remember and that has been several years. It failed in the first trial because it took two niggers to keep one monkey al. work. and we suspect that the same ratio would have to be observed in any other experiment of the kind
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15

A male COW sold in Chicago the other day for over nine thousand dollars. which is almost as much as some Chicago alder men sell for.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15
ToLsToI's CASE HOPELESS.

Russia's Most Noted Author Said to
 Be Sick Unto Death.
 St. Petersburg. Feb. H.-The Moscow Courier says Count Tolstofs condition is hopeless.
 On the other hand, The St. Petersburg Viedomosti publishes a telegram received from a physician yesterday saying there has been gradual improvement in the patients condition since February and there is still hope he will recover.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15

Some people say lunch and some say luncheon and yet both mean the same thing"
 T don't think fancy lunch Is mas culine. and luncheon is feminine" Phiadel- phia Press.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15

W. 4. Scott. Circulation Manager of the Montsomery Advertiser. being duly sworn, says: The foregoing statement of The Adver- tiser's circulation for the month Of January. 1902. ts true and correct and complied after all returns from news boys. news agents and left over copies have been deducted.
 W. A. SCOTT Sworn to and subscribed before me this 3rd day of February. oo2.
 N. P.s Ex-O. J. P.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1909.

General Harrison is too big a man to enter little politics.-Alexander City Outlook
 Why. of course. And for the same reason heA Ashonld not be held up on the streets of the Capital City and com- manded to lay his political future at the feet of '.Accidentar' Governor Jelks. And refusing to do 50 should not be held up to ridicule in the columns of the wet nurse of the present Governor.-opelika News.
 This is a very peculiar outburst and one somewhat hard to understand here in Montgomery. Surely no one here has attempted to force General Harrison or anybody else to lay his political future at the feer' of Governor Jelks. The right to contest for any office in the gift of the people is open to any qualified voter and it sems from the above thai Governor Johnston's thick and thin organ is exceedingly anxious sto get General Harrison into the contest for Governor
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15
DELAY OF ITS MAILS.
Steamers Undergoing Repairs Cause
 Usual Annoyance.

New York, Feb. H.-The usual annual annoyance. owing to delay in the trans mission of malls from Great Britain to America and the West Is now in full swing, says a London dispatch to The Herald. This is due to the fact that many of the fast steamers of the sub- sidized lines are undergoing repairs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-15
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