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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-11
DRUGGISTS MUST BE CHARY.
They Sell All Kinds of Hair Prepara.
 tions, and Fear to Discriminate

Druggists sell all kinds of hair prepa. Iations and as d rule they are wisely chary of giving preference to any partic- ular cne but many of them have come out plainly for Newbros Herpicide the new treatment that absolutely kills the dandrun germ. II. Swannell & Son
 Champaign. H., say: One customer of ours who did not have a hair on top of his headNwhen he began to use Herpi- eide now has a fair start towards a good head of hair. We believe FIerpicide to be by far the best prcparat ton of its kind on the market" Hundreds of similar testi- mouisls from everywhere Send 10 cents in stampg for sample The Herpicide Co. Dept. K, Detroit, Mich. Sold by E Fowler DrugGist -th"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-11
Cotton Mill for siluria.

The Siluria Cotton Mill Company has been organized with a capital of s25O GOO. T. c. Thompson is President, Brevard D. Miller, Secretary Treasurer. and w. B. Smith. Whaley & Co. engineers of Co., lumbia. s. C., will have charge of con struction which will begin the first of January Ten thousand spindles will be installed the first year and ten thousand the second year, making a total equip ment of 20,O00 spindles Narrow print goods, 64X64, will be made out of Alaba- cotton. The plant will be erected at Si- luria which is twenty-three miles south of Birmingham on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad main line. It is be lieved that the location is in the midst of d section which will furnish a large quan- tity of cotton for the plant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-11
Call for Dr. Curry.

A committee from the Second Presby- terian Church of Memphis arrived in Birmingham early this morning and for ally presented to Dr. A. B. Curry, of the First Presbyterian Church here. the call extended to him last Sunday to become pastor of that church. The committed consisted of Maj. G. w. Macree and Capt. J. M. Goodbar. They called on Dr. Curry and presented the call in person. Dr. Curry has not yet decided whether he will accept the call or not and he indi- cated when seen that he could consider the matter for several days before mak- ing reply one way or the other. Great pressure is being brought to bear upon Dr. Curry Co remain in Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-11
He Wanted to Die.

Dudley R. Blasingame. stenographer. employed in the local office of the New York Life" Insurance Company. was ar rested this morning by Officer Culpepper after he had made two unsuccessful at tempts 10 commit suicide. Blasngame was about to drink some carbolic acid and was prevented before he was ar. rested, R. C. Harper. assistant cashier for the New York Life, was burned by the drug which he knocked out of Bias ingame's hand The latter purchased a second bottle of the fluid and the officer took him in charge before the stun could be drank. His home is al Zebulam, Pike County. Georgia. He appears to be des- pondent. He is man of considers ele ability. He said he was going to give
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-11
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY EXCUR- SION RATES, SOUTHERN
 pATTWAv CN

The Southern Railway Company will sell round trip tickets account of the above at one and one-third regular fare. Tickets for teachers and students sold December 18th tC 22nd, inclusive, with final return limit January sth, 1903. For indi, viduals, tickets will be sold Decem. Der 23rd, 24th, 25th, 3oth and 31st and January lst, final limit for re. turn January 3rd, 1908.
 Jno. Metcalfe, T. P. A.
 Montgomery, Ala. ". H. Tayloe, A. G. P. A,
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-11
Cheap Rates West.

On DecembeE 18th, the l.. and N. R. R. will sell cheap one-way settlers tickets from Montgomery to all points in Texas Indiana and Oklahoma Territories, and to certain points in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Missouri. at greatly reduced rates.
 For full particuars. call on s, T. Sur ratt. Union Ticket Agent or write or call on w. l.. Beasley. Passenger Agent. Union Station, Montgomery, Ala.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-11
Col. YouuShlood Talks.

Colonel William Youngblood. the well known Republican, has just returned from Washington and he gives out the follow ing interview: There will be no further removals for political reasons in Ala bama. l have had conversations with cabinet members. Senators. Representa- tives and other public men in the Capital City and I am confident. that there will be no other removals in this State as was done in the case of Collector Bingham. There may be some removals for cause and even this is doubtful.'
 Colonel YoungbIood states further that President Roosevelt and Senator Pritchard. of North Carolina are on good terms. Colonel Youngblood does not be- lieve Wick will be re-appointed postmaster in the little North Carolina town.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-11
Must Answer Murder Charge.

Will Lawrencse, colored, was taken to Columbia, Tenn, at noon today to an- swer the charge of murder He is alleged to have killed a negro at Mount Pleas ant. Tenn, on Christmas eve last. The negro was arrested at New Castle yester- day by Deputy Sheriff Cole and the off, cials at Columbia were notified.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-11

T he wom a Il W ho suffers from ill-health casts a shadow on her own hap piness and the.
 happiness of
 ot h CTS. She cannot help it. Those who sui fer can n o t smile and sing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-11
Not Permanently Fixed.

Washington Times.
 And do you feel" asked the capitalist. that you have stable position in life
 "No, indeed" replied the buoyant youth. My position is going to rise so quick it'll make you dizzy to watch me go up. I don't intend to be in a stable position till I got clear to the top
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-11
Incorporated at $500, 900.

A declaration of incorporation was filed this morning by the Bessemer Coal, Coke and Railroad Company. capital $500, 900. The incorporators of the new company are: Benjamin F. Baxley, w. A. Me Whorten, w. F. Teltop, Lucy Baxley. w. B. Acker. and NJ. H. Heldman, all of Bessemer.
 The purpose of the company is to mine coal and ore and to manufacture coal tar coke, etc. The principal place of business is Bessemer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-11
LIGHT AND OZARK,

Day and night, sunshine and shadowl are not more different from each other than a healthful from A sickly woman. The healthful woman carries light and sunshine with her wherever she goes
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-11
Looking for Negro.

Constable Sol Geismar of Chattanooga Is in Birmingham in search of a negro who stole $120 this week in Chattanooga and also for negro who skipped a bond recently in that city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-11
D. III. Hill i'm Chicago.

D. H. Hill, who mysteriously disappear ed last Friday, has wired his wife from Chicago that he was all right and would write at once more fully.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-11
AANz4kN> zasz!zl zazz1zz2zzszz'1 Montgomery Agent KNOX HATS.
Christmas
 Present Bargains.

From now up to Christmas day I will offer BIG BAR. GAINS in such goods as will be suitable for Christmas pres ents. PRICES GUARANTEED TO BE THE LOWEST on finest Ball Bearing Sewing Machines, Regina Music Boxes, Pianos, Organs, Monographs, Graph ophones, Victor Talking Ma chimes, Fine Guitars, Violins, Mandolins, etc. Some splen- did Sewing Machines at $1O. Graphophones $5 up to $50.
 I make a speciality of repair Ing all kinds of musical instru- ments and makes of sewing machines. Can rent you ANY MAKE of sewing machine by week or month.
 Prompt attention to orders by mail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-11

States Commissioner by Judge Jones. He succeeded his father, Maj. A. A. Nab son. M. B. Mabson was formerly Lieu tenant in the United States Volunteers and saw service in the. Philippines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-11

Cheap Rates via the Atlantic Coast Line for Christmas Holidays. Special arrangements for teachers and students. See any agent of A. C. L. or
 J. A. Taylor. T. P. A,
 16 Commerce St, Montgomery. adV-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-11

The average political meeting is so un- interesting that we wonder. when we at tend one. why more of those present are never seen at a prayer meeting
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-11

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take Laxative Promo Qunins Tablets. All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to cure
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-11

up his position because he could not talk over the long distance telephone from his office to his home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-11
 HON. w. A. HANDLEY SICK.
Distinguished Citizen of Randolph
 Underpoes an Operation.

OlSLluS ulSueQ OlI1Zen or ha0QOIp1
 Undergoes an Operation.
 Roanoke. Dec. 1o.-(Special. )-Cards have been issued to the marriage of Miss Anna Lee Manning. for several years a popular young lady in the society of Roa- noile, to Alexander Morgan Johnson of Norfolk. Va. The ceremony will occur on December r at Norfolk where Miss Man ming has gone to visit her brother. Dr. J, W. Manning
 Rev. R. w. Anderson. pastor of the Methodist Church. and Prof. L. M. Ste verson. Epworth Lea gue Editor of The Ala bama Advocate, went to Montgomery this morning to spend a few days in at tendance upon the session of the Ala bama Conference.
 Hon. W. A. Handley is confined to his bed at present having undergone slight surgical operation. He Is better today. and his numerous friends hope to hear of his complete recovery at an early day.
 Chancellor R. B. Kelley was in Roa- noke yesterday, on route to Wedowee, where he is holding Chancery Court. There isn't much kicking in football as l had expected" said the young woman
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-11

Chancellor R. B. Kelley was in Roa- noke yesterday, en route to Wedowee where he is holding Chancery Court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-11

There isn't as much kicking in football at had expected" said the young woman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-11
There's a Difference

in shopping for men at an exclusive haberdashery such as we have. The difference in the tone and style of goods is apparent at glance-more ex- cusiveness. more up-to- -dateness-these are the life of this business. Holiday shoppers will be easily and satisfactorily supplied here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-08
THE PECAN TREE "GRAFTERS. '
Note of Warning Sounded by Mr.;
 Sam James.

NickSburg Herald.
 The letter following is from Mir. Sam Fl. James, a well known planter and tree grower in Madison parish. The Herald knows Mir. James we'll enough to say that it believes all he says concerning pecan trees.
 The letter follows:
 For the last twelve years I have been | writing articles advocating the planting | of pecan groves. In my own youth planted very largely of pecan trees, and | am beginning to reap the rewards. These articles have been msquoted and mis- stated so largely by tree peddlers and men selling trees that l now deem it my duty to enter warning to the public at large. The country is simply overrun with these sharks. making every possi- ble false statement in regard to oceans, in order to sell trees, and referring to me and my grove as an example. They have sold large numbers of common wild trees some claiming them to be grown from the largest oceans in the world. In the last week one of these men has been at Mound securing the woods over, and filling his orders with common trees from the swamps. The sap has risen in all trees, and all honest men have stop ped filling orders for the last month. Any pecan tree reset in this climate in that time will die.
 
 posterous claims in order to sell pecan trees. They claim that by the use of certain fertilizer a tree comes into bear ing at four years old and bears barrels at eight.
 I have brought more trees from seed to the bearing age than any man in Amer ica; I have used every known fertilizer, and now I give the facts as they really are. A pecan tree comes into bearing at eight or nine years of age. It never be- comes profitable investment under thir teen years old.
 When l wrote all my articles advocat- ing the planting of oceans, I intended to do the public a service, and did not in- tend to have the way paved for these bogus tree agents to commit such fraud. over a hundred thousand common wild pecan trees have been planted in the last three years, all sold by travelling agents under the most preposterous claims. Can you imagine the feelings of the owners of these trees after giving them careful at tention for ten years when they find out what they really are? Persons wishing to plant pecan groves should write to the director of the various experimental sta tions and find out who the honest dealers in pecan trees are. The commissioners of agriculture should also be consulted. Honest men should use every endeavor to put stop 70 this wholesale robbery. l
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-08
HEFLIN MAY RUN.
Talk of His Entering the Race for
 Lieutenant Governor.

Birmingham News
 It is reported today that Hon. J. Ihom- as Hef1in of Chambers County, Will en- ter the race for the Democratic nomina- tion for Lieutenant Governor against pr R. NJ. Cunningham of Ensley., If this proves to be a fact there will be two Of the brightest men and best campaigners in the State pitted against each other: Both are great as stump speakers. ana are par-excellence as story tellers. To- cal lawyer sizes it up about this way: If there is any man in the State that can tell a story as entertainingly as J. Thomas Hefiin it is Dr. Cunningham, ana
 if Dr. Cunningham has rival in the faculty of getting people in good hu- nor and keeping them so, 1t is the gen. tleman from Chambers"
 Mir. Hefiin is a young lawyer who has made his impress upon the political thought of the commonwealth. He has served his County in the Legislature and was a member of the Constitutional Con- vention. He has six brothers in Jeffer- son County, Drs II. P. and H. T. Hefin. who are practicing medicine in Birming- ham: Hon. H. P Hefiin. Solicitor of the Criminal Court of Jefferson County, and his brother and assistant, John T. Hef1in; Rev w. W. Heflin of Bessemer. and Rev. Marvin Heflin of East Birmingham. Meth- odist preachers.
 "A joint canvass between Tom Hefiin and Dr. Cunningham would be worth fol- lowing up" is the opinion of local lawyer, who knows them both. They will certainly provide a high class of en- and will make people laugh while they are being instructed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-08
THAT CONVENTION.

The Virginian-Pilot. which has an idea lodged in some portion of its anatomy that The Advertiser Is an enemy of grammar, gets enthusiastic over our re- marks about the forthcoming fiddlers' convention in Decatur and adds:
 Amen and Amen! An, but that con- vention will be worth going miles to see and hear! We trust that the good old darkey fiddler. he of the snowy hair and benevolent face, and joyous voice as he calls de figgers." will not be left out of it. What picturesque, but, alas. passing figure is he and how he would enjoy it all!
 We depend upon The Advertiser to keep us posted as to that convention. In the meantime, let The Charlotte Ob- server get ready that monograph on The Origin of the Old-Time Jig and Reel.''
 We don't know whether any of the darkey fiddlers will be present or not, but our contemporary's comments turns our memory back to one of them whom we knew in the old days. He was a genuine "nigger," black, with low, re- treating forehead. flat feet and sharp shins. His hands and fingers, hardened by toll, resembled a turtles foot, and when he picked up the fiddle and the bow, he went at 1t as if he thought they would bite. And yet that black, ignorant and hard-working slave could make such music as no trained virtuoso could ever get from the fiddle. Music-at least fid- dle music-was as natural to him as his breath. and when he was settled down playing the old tunes for the country lads and lasses. earth and all its troubles slipped from him and he became the very incarnation of simple and heart-strirring music. Yes, Mitch" could surely play a fiddle .and if he is still living, we doubt if his fourscore or more years have driven 1t all from him.
 But about that meeting at Decatur we shall have to depend on our contem- poraries in that town to keep The Pilot posted, which we hope they will do, and that the meeting may be a long-to-be remembered success. And we beg that The Charlotte Observer, with which we have not the pleasure of an exchange, will hurry up that monograph and send us a copy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-08
Strongly in Favor of It.

Piedmont Inquirer.
 We are glad indeed. to see that The Montgomery Advertiser has declared for primaries for all officers. State, Coun- ty, etc. The Advertiser has correspond erts in every nook and corner of the State. and this step favoring primaries but proves our assertion that the people are demanding to be heard in the selec- tion of their officials. The Advertiser is the leading daily paper of the State and Its position on this question will carry great weight in bringing about this wish of the people. The leading dailies all over the State are now favoring prima- ries for all offices. We mention The Ad- vertiser, Mobile Register. Age-Herald, The Evening Star, and in fact all dailies of any prominence. There are some few weekly papers still advocating the back room plan" of selecting candidates but. they belong to some would be- and will have no influence either way. This ac- ton, if taken by the Democratic State and County Committees will unite the white people. We are all Democrats when 1t comes to State and County affairs and will unite in a primary and faithfully suI port its nominees. This Is all the people of Calhoun County ever demand ed and when 1t was denied them they declined to follow the little town bosses like dumb cattle being driven to the slaughter" and with fair primaries re- stored to them they will return to the house of their fathers and begin house. keeping for themselves. This means the Survival of the Attest and return to honesty in elections. God grant 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-08
What Can Be Fearedp

Talladega News-Reporter.
 For years we have been an advocate for the primary. and can not now see what any good and worthy man has to fear in them. It is Democratic, and as we understood 1t. was the great end and object of the new Constitution At any rate. we think the public understands it, and do not believe that anything short of 1t. will satisfy them.
 If the press of tAe State. as well as the sentiment of the people, are to be taken into consideration. the primary is the demand of the day. and the one thing unite the white voters of the State This has been the demand of the opposers of the constitution as well as the promises of it's supporters and now as the Con stitution Is the law of the land let Us fulfill the promises by fairly conducted primaries. we'll as a fair count and honest elections.
 We are glad to see the press of the State practically unanimous on these de- mands. The leaders In all factions are demanding them. We have limited the registration and there need be no longer fears of disqualified voters dominating the elections. It is to be free race and fair fight for all. and the best and fairest way to decide who is entitled to nominations is at the primary. That makes the fights within the party. and quiets the defeated after they are de- feated.
 The qualified voters are the judges. and surely 30 one can, or should fear their decision. Let the people rule: and mo- where else can they so well and truly express their will as the primary
 The people will nominate whom they wish: and will elect whom they nominate in the primary. Trust the people The man who can not should himself he mis- trusted and he who fears their verdict is the very one who should have his con stituents pass upon Is fitness before be- ing promoted to office.
 Let us have the primary
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-08
THE THIRD PARTY.
The Minneapolis Journal says:

There is no field for a third party, to- day. There were eight tickets in the field in 1900 Some of the promoters De- Iieved they would draw the world aiter them, Six of them sunk out of sight. party must show some reason for It's existencs if it expects to survive.
 We are not so sure of The Journals premises or conclusions. There may be something before 1904 to reconcile all the conflicting clements to ore or the other Of the two main political parties. but just at this time it must be admitted that tkere is much dissatisfaction among both Republicans and Democrats. If there was nothing else to cause division save the question of finance. that is enough, under present circumstances. to make a very large hole in the ranks Of either Party. There are Republicans who are as thoroughly opposed to the gold standard as any of the Democc Its are, and certainly there are very many of the latter who appear determined not to give up their belief in free coinage
 Then 1t is well known that in the canks of both the old parties there are seeming Iy irreconcilable differences in many questions, both foreign and domestic. Our foreign policy. the tariff, the trusts ownership of public utilities and various other matters are sources of what appear to be serious differences of opinion and policy. It is true that all these diff ferences may be settled, and when the time comes 1t may be possible that all who have heretofore borne the name of Democrats or Republicans may find their struggle of 1904. but it doesn't look that way now. On the contrary, from present indications. there has rarely been a dime when a third party might better hope for growth, and the Allied Third Party just launched at Louisville bids fair to get up quite respectable following in point of numbers. Of the odds and ends which are now unattached, or which may hereafter detach themselves from the old parties.
 We have no fear that this third party will come into power in 1904 but it is useless to try to laugh it down. The next President will be Republican or a Democrat. and the Party which loses least by defections to the new organlza- ton will elect the President. The Demo- cratic Party will need all it's strength to succeed, and much wisdom and tolera- ton will be required to pull 1t through If it succeeds at all. it must succeed on sound Democratic platform and with a man who can command the respect, confidence and support of all Democrats. The third party may hold the balance of power in 1904.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-08
As Good as Any.
WaftIpnnka Herald

Wetumpka Herald.
 The question of primaries or convention for nominating candidates Is the all-ab- sorbing question in this State. All the big daily newspapers are in favor of pri- maries and it seems that most of the people are also When brought down to the last analysis. primaries are all right when only two candidates are running. When three or more are in the race. the weakest man usually wins. unless the race is run over by the two strongest. The paramount question to solve is the best way to get an honest and true ex- pression of the Democrats of the State. Our experience teaches that conventions can be manipulated by the politicians, that primaries. where three or more are running. the minority candidate is usual iy nominated. that second primary is objectionable, because the people are kept in continual political turmol-verily the best plan to get an honest expression of the people as to their choice for candi- dates is hard to find, perhaps the primary is as good as any.