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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

OF registration. because it measured men
in this Constitution which were never
found in any other Constitution on earth.
II you get a certificate and refuse to
poll tax no matter how much money
you may be worth, and this feature just
offers a premium of $3.50 to every man to
disfranchise himself. 1t looked to me like
this was cutting the man and took away
from the education OF the boy who was
coming on to take the mans place $l5o.
We are told that we must not worship
any craven image, nor the likeness OF
anything that is in the heavens above or
In the earth beneath or the waters under
the earth so that you can worship the
new Constitution without fear of violat-
ing this commandment, for II is not IKE
anything in the heavens above or the
earth beneath or the waters under the
earth. But II is the law of the land, ana
we must accept II as we find it, and eX-
ecute II to the best of our ability, and
this Is what l expect to do.
He evidently models his love passages
for the Constitution after Marc Antony s
grafton over Caesar. He wants to change
the Constitution so that the negro will
be forced to pay his poll tax and thus
have one great obstacle to his voting
removed. He seeks in every way possible
to undermine confidence in the Constitu-
ton and to build up opposition to it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

Mr.. D. P. Bestor presided at the John
ston meeting in Mobile He said he ia
vored Johnston because he did not want
10 see all the money paid into the State
Treasury for taxes" Johnston was Gov
ernor four years and a man who is so
ignorant of State affairs as not to know
that when Johnston went into office the
State tax rate was 5l2 mills. and when
he went out II was Z 1-2 mills, ought to go
TO night school until he learns what is
happening. His man Johnston had taxes
up to the constitutional limit while he
was Governor and did not raise finger
to reduce them. When he was about to
retire and knew that his proposition
would BANKRUPT the State. embarrass
Sanford 5 administration, cut of the sti-
pend to old soldiers and reduce the school
fund he recommended a reduction of the
tax rate. lie took good care TO make no
effort in that direction while he was Gov
ernor but ALPHABETICALLY sought to dis
credit the State when the odium would
fall upon his successor, That is John
ston's tax-reducing record,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

In the report of the speech of Cover
nor Johnston in Mobile, as published in
The Advertiser, is the following:
Voice-Win you tell US why 1t was
that during your administration only 800
0On was collected from convict labor. and
during the present administration $i-H'o1
was collected from convict labor?
The Speaker-I will answer the man
who told YOU to ask that question later.
| am dealing with the Constitution now.
and that is of greater Importance than
money. We will get to that later on.
Up here Johnston talks of the Consti-
tuition as a dead issue and makes his
own greatness the only issue. Down in
Mobile when confronted with plain
practical question about business mat
ter he puts it aside as of no Importance
when compared with a discussion of the
new Constitution The gentleman was
wise. He could not make answer to that
question and although he promised to
deal with it later on. he did not again re
fer to it, He is nothing but u pretender
no matter on what issue he may be con-
sidered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24
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Montgomery, AIa Aug. F. TYU2.
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for distribution Of the Reports of the Supreme
Court Journals laws and reports of the de-
partments of the State for two years. begin
ming Oct. lst 1902.
The maximum price for such distribution is
fixed at 2 cents per pound for Reports Of
the Supreme Court. Acts, Journals. Laws and
Reports Of the Departments.
Persons making proposals must be governed
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served.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24
Letters to The Editor.


Some of Johnston's Love for Soldiers.
Editor The Advertiser:
Your correspondent u. C. V. overlooked
the names of some of the Confederate
veterans in calling attention to the per-
sons who had been victims of .Comrade
JChnston's love for the old soldier
Many people remember Colonel James A
Reeves of Cherokee who lived here many
years. He had long been an examiner
which former Governors considered non
partisan Office. When a youth, he re-
Celved a terrible wound at Shiloh which
permanently injured him. He was de.
posed very quickly. Colonel Dawson was
a gallant old Confederate, and had a ma.
ticnal reputation as a manager of con
victs. This did not save him. Bryant
James of Barbour, was a one-armed sol
der, employed at the cotton factory al
Speigners. The earnest appeals Of ole
veterans could not save him. Then there
was Williams, the one-armed schoo
teacher at Wetumpka. He was put ou
to make way for a political favorite. APP
peals did no good. 1t is disgusting tC
old soldiers to have men ask them t.
support "Comrade Johnston
A Private of the U, C. V.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

The income of Alabama is largely from
taxation of personal and real property
at a fixed rate of 1-2 mills. Collectors
turn collections over to the State authori-
ties and Governors have nothing to do
with it. The people foot the bills. and
to them belongs all the credit. Governor
Jones labored under a rate of mills,
which was not enough to meet expenses,
yet he managed to keep the State in suf-
to tide over. Governor Oates had a
higher rate and began to pay the in
debtedness created by an income not
equal to obligations and stated that at
the rate of IL mills everything ought to
be paid off in two years. Johnston had a
rate OF IL mills and yet boasts of his
wonderful financiering skill in meeting
State obligations. The only place in the
State government where good manage
ment can tell in raising increased revenue
is the Convict Department. Under John
ston that department was run in a man.
ner that reflected discredit on the State,
and in the whole four years yielded less
income than has been derived from less
than a year and half OF Jelkss admin
istration. Jelks has developed himself as
being a better business man than John
ston. Everything connected with his ad-
ministration has been clean, without I'M
seemly boasting and in every way cred
| table to our great State. He deserves
the enthusiastic support of every man
who loves Alabama and who scorns vain
Boosting and. false pretense. 49,.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers, they fill
ter out the waste or
impurities in the blood.
If they are sick or out
of order, they fail to do
their work.
Pains, aches andrheu-
matlsn come from ex-
cess Of uric acid in the
blood, due to neglected
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24
Steadily Climbing Upward.

That The circulation OF The Advertiser -, 10
bteadiy climbing upward Is demonstrates "
she appended sworn statement covering ths
4aily and Sunday issues. for The mon'h u
July. jus, past.
The daily and Sunday average as indlcateu
below for the dullest of the dull Summer
n,enths, Is renarka BILE, in that Il is considerapy
above the figures for the best months OF tne
past Winter. when business in all lines Is
much better than in Summer.
The Advertisers circulation is steachy an.
ereasing. This Winter we hope to snow az
least 5000 daily and 10000 Sunday SUP
scribers and the prospects are particularly
bright
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

General Harrison's main argument for
Johnston against Jelks is that "a lawyer
is needed to put the new Constitution
into effect The duties of Governor do
not necessarily require a lawyer. Inc re-
sponsibility for legislation to carry the
new Constitution into effect rests on the
two houses of the Legislature. Already
some eminent lawyers have been nomi-
mated for that body, and there will be
MANY more We have had only one GOV
ernor since the war who was not law
YER. and he was one of the wlsest ana
hest Governors the State ever had. he
was not q stump orator either. He was
n nerchant-Gov. r. M Patton. He ad-
,n,nistered the affairs of the State at an
exceedingly critical time, and his memory
Is revered to this day.
Why should the people be asked to turn
ont the present Governor because ne Is
not a member of the legal profession?
When the people have not had a Governor
who was not a lawyer in thirty-tour
wears? Besides, if the people want d
real lawyer" they would not hunt up
Governor Johnston. He studied and prac-
ticed law a while in Selma. He soon left
the practice of the profession and devoted
himself entirely to lending money and
trading, and then went to Birmingham to
run a bank with no very great success.
The trading faculty and the turn of mind
required to make a good lawyer are sell
dom united in one person, The best law
vers have generally been men who cared
notbine for money With all the claims
hitherto made for Johnston, no one has
been nd enough to hold him up DIS a
levy II merit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24
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for furnishing to the State stationery supplies
for two years, beginning Oct /, 1902. Esti-
mates of kind and quality will be furnished by
this office at any time after Aug 18Th. 1902.
Persons making proposals must be governed
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The right TO reject any and all bids is re-
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

Just as we anticipated, attempts are be-
ing made to prove the Kansas skull story
a fake. In fact, man has come out
with a story, which he offers to fully
substantiatc, to the effect that The skull
is that of d convict who was buried, at
his own request, at the bottom Of an old
well near the Lansing penitentiary. This
was about thirty years ago, which is
bringing the pre-glacial age pretty nearly
m to date.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

This Is the last issue of The Democrat
before the Democrats of Lamar and the
counties OF the State of Alabama will by
their votes play HI with Mr.. Johnston's
ducks. We sincerely hope that every
Democrat in the County and State will
go to the polls on next Monday and do
their duty towards the State themselves
and the Democratic candidate, Hon. Will
liam D. Jelks Do not neglect this I'M
portant duty that you owe to yourselves
and those who come after you-Lamar
Democrat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

The Fort Gaines, Ga, Recorder is max
ing an honest and earnest fight for white
rule, but we predict that it will lose. The
politicians seem to be on top in Clay
County, Ga, and they need the negro in
their business. We in Alabama, thanks
to the new Constitution which Joe John
ston bitterly opposed, are free of the ne
gro at the polls.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

We are glad to furnish our readers witt
some very interesting Jelks campaign
reading and wish them all to know thai
Ex-Governor Johnston advised his friends
to get hold of the literature and burn il
up That's what he said in Cullman
Ask Mr.. Shannon. the barber there, If he
did not say so! Think of that. He would
pot have you read the truth. This Is nc
gossip, but a known fact. Find out TO,
yourselves what that man is who adj
vises burning papers.-Hanceville Hustler
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

Calling the Turn-She (time II p. ny
Are You aware of the fact that am 6
mind-reader? He-"No, indeed. But tC
out YOU to the test, tell me what / II
thinking Of" She-"You are thinking OF
starting for home Immediately. '-Chiacgc
Daily News
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

Jelks, the new Constitution and white
supremacy are the main issues in the pri-
mary tomorrow and every Democrat
should be patriotic enough to take the
trouble to cast his ballot for them all.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

The Norfolk Nirginian-Pilot wastes
good editorial space when it discusses
William f. Chandler false and malicious
attacks on the South. Bill is built that
way and can't help but show his natural
instincts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

The Times warmly advocates the cleo
him personally, and knows him to be a
high minded gentleman, a devoted and
loyal Alabamisn. and a safe and good
Governor. Lauderdale people will make
no mistake in voting for him.-Florence
Times.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

The people admire a leader. but not
one of Johnston's calibre, who marches
up the hill and then retreats without
firing a gun.-Winfield Democrat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

Let all true and loyal Democrats turn
out Monday and cast their ballots for
William Dorsey Jelks for Governor. The
new Constitution must and shall survive.
-Tallassee Weekly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

of his friends parted company with him.
And when he came out for Governor
opposing the Constitution he lost some
more company. After next Monday we
predict he will not have any company
at all.-Evergreen Courant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

The people of Alabama owe no man
big or little, red-headed or bald-headed-
eight years in the Governors office.-Al-
exander City Outlook.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

Jhonston has been running for Office
for twelve years. but the white people
of Alabama are going to put quietus on
him this time.-Choctaw Advocate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

So far We have failed to understand
what excuse Ex-Governor Johnston Of
strict rule and give him a third term
Dsmopolis Express.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

Go to the polls tomorrow and vote for
Jelks for Governor, for fair elections
and white supremacy by law in Alabama
for all time to come
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

Every citizen of Alabama who is a
qualified voter in the primary election TO-
morrow should be patriotic enough to go
to the polls and cast his vote for Cover
NOR IplLS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

The business and political conditions in
Alabama are in perfect harmony. If you
want them to so continue, vote for jerks
for Governor.-Anniston Hot Blast.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

Jelks is every whit Johnston's equal in
which Johnston has acquired by twenty
years training in the political school OF
the candidate for office, where he COM
pleted his course and graduated in his
contest for Senator MorGans seat
Suottsboro Age.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

1t is as important that a man should
acquire new ways OF complimentinG as
that a woman should learn new ways of
cooking potatoes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

All is vanity-Mrs. Dorcas-''Why is
Mrs Gadsby so glad she hasn't any
time to attend those mothers meetings. "
Judge.
Uncle George-"Harry, I suppose YOU
keep a cash account" Harry-"No, Uncle
George, l haven't got so far as that; but
[ keep an expense account. boston
TRANSCRIPT.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

That there are weak and futile men in
Congress no intelligent observer will
deny. That these men constitute a seri-
GUS and ponderable ingredient of the COM
position intelligent observer will add
init. There are representatives--of both
parties. he it understood-who contribute
nothing to the nations councils. They
come and go without producing or leav-
ing the very smallest impression upon
any one of consequence. They flood their
districts with garden seeds and public
documents and they besiege the depart
ments with noisy and importunate de-
mands for petty patronage. But they cut
no figure in the theatre of public affairs
Washington Post.
Admitting that there are many weak
men in Congress. is it really to be de-
plored ?The House now contains 357 mem
bers, we believe Suppose each of these
was strong man and great orator,
what time would there he for legislation?
wouldn't all the time be taken up in
speaking and none left for the real work
of Congress? That would be the case,
in our opinion. and taking that view of
it. we are inclined to the opinion that it
is better that a ajority of the members
should be men who cannot make speeches
and as a consequence do not take up the
time of the House by mere talk. If they
know how to vote and say nothing, it is
best for the country.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

Tomorrow will end the contest for the
different State Offices and every Demo-
crat should take the time to cast his vote
for Governor Jelks and the good he stands
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

A vote for jerks is vote for the 'onStl-
tuition A vote for Johnston is virtual dl'-
credftirg of the new law under which the
negroes have been removed from the field
of politics.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

Just Started.-"Young man." said the
evangelist, do you not wish to be
ley, I'm only just beginning to be lost.
philadelphia Press.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

Some people always look out for the
strong side and join it. That means Jelks
this time,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

II you care nothing for the welfare and
good name of Alabama vote for john
st0n,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

There are some good men working for
Johnston who will have bad taste in
their mouths after the election.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

General Harrison read in his speech
here a letter from his candidate, John
ston, which the speaker claimed shows
Johnstons friendship for our negro dis
franchising Constitution. Here is a sam
pie of Johnston's way of treating that in
strument. He said in Mobile as reported
by The Register:
l was not in favor Of the present plan
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24
A LITTLE FUN NOW AND THEN
Bright Paragraphs to Relieve the
Seriousness of Life.

First English Lord-"Did you propos'
to Miss Porkpacker?" Second Enshsl
Lord-"No. To her father. l hate to have
any business dealings with a woman. -
Life.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24
Over-WOrk Weakens
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24
THE CAMPAIGN CLOSES.
What the State Papers Have to Say
at the Finish.

Let every voter go to the polls mex
Monday and cast his ballot for Governor
Jelks, progress and prosperity.-WashiEg'
ton County News
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

Johnstons election would mean to rend
the Democratic party in twain and to
divide the State against the best interest
of her people and to jeopardize capital
in our bounds. Vote for jerks. political
peace and prosperity in Alabama and let
us once for all time settle the strife and
contention in the Democratic party
Rockford Democrat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

Mrs. Style.-'I want a hat, but it must
be in the latest style" Shopman-" kindly
minutes; the fashion is just changing.
-Tit-Bits.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

Next Monday is the day for the pri-
mary to come off, and we hope every
voter in the county will go to the polls
and vote for w. d. Jelks for Governor
Florala News.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

hlOllSJ tlOGOiSs
Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats, and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble, because the heart is
overlooking in pumping thick, kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
1t used to be considered that only urinary
troubles were to be traced TO the kidneys,
but now modern science proves that nearly
all constitutional diseases have their begin
ming in kidney trouble.
If you are sick you can make no mistake
by first doctoring your kidneys. The mild
and the extraordinary effect of Or. Kilmer's
Swamp-ROot, the great kidney remedy is
soon realized. 1t stands the highest for its
wonderful cures Of the most distressing cases
and is sold on its merits EIf
by all druggists in fifty
cent and one-dollar siz- "a,
es. You may have a a setSssz e.
sample bottle by mail Home of swamp Root
free, also pamphlet telling you how to find
out If you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing Dr.. Kilmer
& Co., Binghamton, N. Y.
Don't make any mistake. but remember
the name, swamp Root, DR.. kilmsr' 8
swamp Root. and the address, Bingham
ton, N. Y, on every bottle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

Tomorrow is the day of the Democratic
primaries in the State and every public
spirited patriotic citizen should cast his
vote for jerks and the new Constitution.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

DO your duty to your party and State
by going to the polls tomorrow and Vot-
ing for jerks and the new Constitution,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

1t has required thirty-fvc years for TN"
sensible people of the North 20 hnd oat
that ncsro enfranchlsemont was a mis-
take, but about al Of that class now al
init it. The other class stin defend the
damnahle act but nothing else is to be
expected Of them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

Colonel Stanley realizes that this is a
critical time in 1the States history and
that it is encumbent on all those who
love their commonwealth to come out and
enter the war for the new Constitution
and white supremacy by law. The Lord
hates a coward" anyway and this is the
time when the fence stradler should re-
ceiVe neither affection from the Deity OF
from men-Sclma Journal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

Every true mother prefers to nurse her
own baby. So 1t is with our new Con-
stitutioc-those in whose arms 1t was
born, prefer to nurse it until 1t can
stand alone.-Moulton Advertiser.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

But in the close of the campaign 1t
would make one last appeal to the Dem
ocrats of the County to vote for the re-
election of Governor jerks His admins
trotion is worthy of an endorsement, and
we feel that no one need fear that he
would not continue to give Alabama one
of the best Governors the State has ever
had.-Russell Register.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

The "Red-Headed Rooster of Jefferson
(Joe Johnston) has "crowed' over his last
victory. and on August % the Democrats
Of Alabama will pull his tail feathers
out. cut off his spurs and consign him
to his own "barnyard' politically dead
for all time to come.-Sumter Sun.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

The last issue of The Albanian. Joe
Johustons paper owned and edited by
him in his interest in his canvass for Gov
ernor, contained enough falsehoods to
send the State to perdition, and Joe along
with 1t. Johnston is running on a priev-
auce and backing it up with falsehoods.
Jelks is a winner If all his friends will
vote and work for him.-Gadsden News.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

1t will be a long. cool day in July
when the people will turn over this stats
and Cullman County to Joe Johnston and
A. f. Hewlett to burst up the new Con-
stitution and retrograde this county and
State to negro suffrage again.-Cullman
Democrat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-24

The Democrats of Alabama will on the
25th. speak in thunder tones with their
ballots and once and for all relegate TO
political oblivion Mr.. Johnston-the most
blatant disorganizer and strife breeder
that has ever bu7dened the Democracy
of our commonwealth.-Br News.