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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-26

The young white men of the black bell
of Alabama know what it is to be under
even the semblance of black rule and vii
never unite with party which put upoL
the country the fifteenth amendment an.
which would be swept out OF existence to-
day but for the negro vote in Ohio, In
diana. Illinois. New York and even Re,
publican ring-cursed PeHnsylvania Ii
the young men OF the white counties arc
as true to the democratic Party as thos
of the black belt counties, Republican re.
cruits will be few and far between. Tn,
average young Alabamian knows that the
Democratic Party is the hope of thu
country.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-26
STERNFELD'S SPEECH.
He is Not Making Much impress
SION

Daphne baldwin County, Standard.
Republican nominee for Congress for
the Second District. Mr.. Julius Sternfeld.
spoke at the court house in Daphne TO
about fifty people. No one can take Sc
riously the effort being made by the Re
publicans to defeat the reelection Of Mr..
Wiley. so we need not consider Mr.. Stern
field further than to say that personally
he is pleasant speaker, evidently sin
cere and far too honest to long uphold a
party controlled by the trusts. He Is
iations. The speaker was introduced by
Mr.. John NJ. Green In a neat manner, and
at the close of Mr.. Sternfeld's address
he answered a question put to him by
one of his auditors. His speech abound
ed In ideas culled from the Republican
campaign text book and withal showed a
state of unpreparedness to be expected of
one who is only partly informed as to
circumstances and facts.
In giving reasons why citizens should
support the Republican party the speaker
dOne-put upon the statute books the
antitrust law, but the speaker did not
tell his hearers that no Republican off,
cial with one exeeption) from the Pres
ident down, had ever enforced that Law.
That one exception was Attorney Gen.
eral Monnett of Ohio, who drove the
Standard Oil Company out of doing bus
mess in that State by enforcing the Sher-
man antitrust law, and for this he was
defeated for denomination as Attorney
General at the following Ohio Republi-
can convention and the Office was given
to another, who, on his election. dismiss
ed all the suits against the Standard OIL
Company and all other trusts In Ohio
that Monnett had instituted
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-26
The Pensacola News says:

In the last presidential campaign the
Republicans shrewdly encroached IN
Democratic principles, while the Demo-
cratic platform was so wonderfully and
fearfuliy made that thousands of solid.
substantial Democ- ltic were afraid to
stand on it. Our party, consequently, was
defeated. Cannot we learn lesson from
this experience that will bring us victory
in the next campaign?
Well, that depends. If We are to be
governed by those who insist that our last
platform was the sum of all political
wisdom and that IT is treason to ignore
or criticise 1t, then there is no sound of
victory in the air. That wonderfully
and fearfully made" deliverance can
never bring success to Democracy.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-26
ALABAMA APPOINTMENTS.

We note that there is a recurrsnt in
teIest in the question as to how far
Booker T. Washington has been respon-
sible for the federal appointments in this
State There are those who wish to con-
vey the impression, with prejudice to
the appointees and to the Principal OF
Tuskegee, that Washington is debating
Alabama appointments
The Birmingham Age-Herald publishes
a telegram from its special correspondent
quoting a letter once written by the ne
gro educator to President Roosevelt. The
letter strongly urges the appointment OF
Ex-Governor Jones as Federal Judge. 1t
Washington secured the appointment
of Judge Jones. rs
That Booker Washington favored the
selection of Judge Jones is probably true.
This would have been but another Illus
tration of the signal good judgment
which the Principal of Tuskegee has
usually manifested But tie fact that
Washington was probably favorable to
the appointment or that he strongly
urged it, does not constitute the slightest
proof that the Influence of the negro
educator was the determining factor in
the decision of the President.
The Advertiser happens to know that
some of the strongest men In this coun-
try, both North and South, urged upon
the President the advisability of the ap-
pointment of Judge Jones. One who was
close to the President at that time re-
ports Mfr. Roosevelt as saying that he
had saldonn seen such endorsements as
those forwarded, from every quarter of
the country, In support of Alabama's ex-
Governor.
1t is altogether probable. therefore, that
the decision of the President was based,
at last. not upon the "dictation' of any
body, or upon the Influence of any man
or group of men, but upon the concur
rent testimony as to the essential fitness
of Judge Jones for the position rendered
him.
When 1t is clear to all that Judge Jones
was the one available man in Alabama
most obviously qualified for high judicial
position, what Is the use of all this in
terminable talk about 'infuence?' Per-
hsps there arel abroad some disappoint-
ments which are unforgiving and some
jealousies which are not altogether
frank
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-26
sLANpERINa JOHNSTON MEN.

m the latest issue of the Geneva Reaper
we ind this paragraph:
There is not 100 honest Johnston sup
norters In Alabama but who pray in their
hearts that the Democratic nominees Do
defeated as a Just rebuke for their unjust
and unfair treatment of Johnston.
The grammar of that sentence Is bad
enough, but it isn't half as faulty as the
sentiment conveyed, and we are surprised
to and It in The Reaper. That paper
was Johnston and anti-Constitutlon
nhouter. but since the primary 1t has
shown disposition to be fair and to sup
port the ticket. BY the assertion above
quoted it throws suspicion on its own
advocacy of the Democratic ticket and
leaves the impression that any support 1t
gives it is hypocritical.
Leaving out this phase of the matter,
however, we unhesitatingly deny the ac-
eurscy of its charge, for it is charge
against almost all who supported John
ston. IT Is a charge that they are trait
ors at heart and that such support as
they will give the nominees is against
their win and done for personal or selfish
reasons. We do not believe a word of
this. some of the strongest and most
earnest advocates of the Democratic
ticket were among Johnston's warmest
supporters. Some of the newspapers
which were really intempeTate in their
zeal for the Ex-Governor are now giving
q loyal and effective support to the nomI-
nees.
Il may seem little singular that a
newspaper which fought Johnston as per-
sistsntly as This Advertiser did should
nov feel called on to defend his friends.
tut we wall defend them against such un-
Just charges as The Reaper makes
There may bs a few such hypocritical
supporters as The Reaper alludes to. and
there are DOUBTLESS Democrats who voted
for Johnston who will not vote for Jelks
or pretend to support the ticket, but the
number in either class Is not large, in
our opinion
p AS TO The Reaper's charge about "un-
5ust and unfair treatment of Johnston"
that il a matter which is out OF date 1t
is only q repetition of the false and base
less charges made by some of the extreme
Johnston supporters before the primary.
There were no grounds for such allega-
lions at any time ana there is not the
shadow OF excuse for their repetition now.
The Johnston men as a general thing are
working for the success OF the ticket and
they do not deserve such ISLANDERS as the
one quoted.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-26

On Friday, oct. 31st. ami Saturday
Nov. 1st, the Registrars will be at al
the court houses in this State and or
those days will BIZ prepared to register
those who failed to obtain certificates
prior to the LIST of August. Persons quail
fled to register are those who have becom,
of age since Aug. list; those who were pre-
vented from registering on account o.
sickness and those who were prevented
on account OF absence from the State
There are great many who ought tC
take advantage OF this opportunity OF get
ting on the roll of life registered voters
1t is a matter that ought not to be neg,
lected or lightly cast aside.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-26


On the 4th of November the people of
this State will have the opportunity of
voting for Congressman, State officers
and legislators. That an immense ma
jority of them are Democrats is an I'M
disputed fact and If they go to the polls
Governor Jelks and all his associates will
be elected by such majorities as will 81
lence opposition and make the so-called
lilly white Republi cans" 10 Ok exceedingly
small. Tho affairs If State have never
been more faithfully looked after. The
entire ticket deserves the earnest and
hearty support OF all v ell wishers of the
State. Alabama's Congressional delega-
ton is now soil lily Democratic. and as
there is a prospect of the next House be-
ing Democratic the good record of solid
ity should be maintained.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-26
The wilcox Progressive Era is talking

The Wilcox Progressive Era is talking
right out in meeting because. as it
charges, the courts of that county are not
doing their duty as to Furnishing crimi-
nails. We know nothing of the conditions
existing there, but The Era makes some
assertions and statements which ought
to be effective in either bringing about a
better state of affairs or in giving those
who are to olame an opportunity to clear
themselves, if they can.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-26

Mr.. Cleveland, it is reported. will make
an elaborate speech during the campaign
and his active entrance into politics again
may mean Democratic victory this time,
Savannah Press.
If you don't get swatted and otherwise
done up by some of your Groverphobist
contemporaries, we miss our guess. And
wen wager a ping pong-pu that when
he makes that speech he will not speak
up for the coal plank.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-26

The Choctaw Advocate doesn't favor
the Moulton Advertisers suggestion that
reach the age of one hundred. 1t thinks
that those who have reached the ripe
age of one hundred should be willing to
pay bonus for the privilege and not ex-
pect one from the State and besides. the
centenarians would increase in number
so rapidly that a special tax of large Pho.
portions would be- required to meet the
demand
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-26

The New York Post is pleased with
the Presidents sharp reproof of Senator
Quay for his fragrant violation of the
civil service laws regarding political as
easements, but thinks it would have been
much better if Quay had been fined and
imprisoned. as the law authorizes. The
Post certainly can't imagine that a Re
publican President would really punish
one of the most influential Republican
officials in the Union. That would be
awful, it really would.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-26
Take Them AnyhoW.

The refusal of the Denmark Lands
thing to sell the Danish West Indies ap-
pears TO have been based largely upon
sentiment. Just as soon as IL il learned
that cents cost more than sentiment, the
Danes will be willing to drive bargain
Mobile Register.
Well, If the Landsthing or the Folks
thing or the Anyoidthing, will not sell
us the islands. why may not one Of our
warships "sorter sidle'' along, accidental
like, and take possessien7 Then We could
arbitrate with Denmark.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-26
YOUR UNCLE HORACE
May Surprise the Whole Country on
Election Day.

New York Evening Post.
There are many Indications which point
to the probabel election of Ex-Governor
Horace Boies, the Democratic candidate
for Congress in the district in Iowa long
represented by Speaker Henderson. The
Ex-Governor is rs years old, and has re-
Gently been affectionately described as be-
ing tough as pine knot, but gentle as
any lamb that ever Mary had" He
was a Representative in Congress from
New York State when only Is years old,
and has had two terms as Democratic
Governor of Iowa. He is actively stump
ing his big district enduring hardships
of travel that younger men would avoid.
everywhere talking on tariffs and trusts.
He is conservative in his arguments and
refuses to make any estimates as
to the outcome, remarking however, that
a good many of his old time friends in the
district are still alive.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-26

So far as Republicanism goes in Ala
bama we have a right to connect 1t with
the past and that past is something which
can never be effaeed from the minds and
hearts of those who suffered from its
corruptions and prosecutions. Men who
are now prating about the young men
who are to unite with the so-called lilly
white Republicans were actions in those
dark and evil days. Some of them hold
high Office now and occupy front seats
In the Republican Party. Only few
years ago some of these lily white leaders
were engaged in broils, arising over the
votes of negro delegates to State Con-
ventions and the noise of the pistol shot
rang out in the Capitol itself
and the blood of its victim stained the
publican candidate for Governor never
fails to attempt to weaken confidence in
the suffrage clause of our new Constitu-
ton, and if the negroes had not been
deprived of the right to vote by the action
of Democrats in adopting our present
Constitution we would hear nothing of
lilly white Republicans and of appeals
to young men to join in such an organi-
cation. The Republican Party holds out
no attractions to brave, courageous and
conscientious young white men. They
will steer clear of it and remain with
the party which redeemed Alabama from
the horrible condition into which il was
plunged by Republican rule.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-26
SOME COMMENTS IN PASSING
Let Them Search.

We are getting tired of SO. much being
said about the north pole, aSd where it is
body is going to get hurt. Do you all
hoar?-Eufaula Times.
Well, there are restless people in this
world who are never satisfied unless they
ate trying TO find out what is probably
rot Intended to be found. But some of
them get hurt all right enough.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-26
Justice Where Due.

Cincinnati ENQUIRER.
Mr.. Sage has long been a text for
thoughtless photographers. He has been
pictured as man of simple. frugal hab-
it's, and the inference has been that he
was not mere aequisitive, but mean,
Fewer accusations of dishonesty, though,
have been made against him than against
almost any other man who has been sue
cessful in financial operations more or
less speculative. He was not helped TO
his fortune by those who nag him, and
did not get il through fobbing other peo-
pie. He is entitled to enjoy 1t his own
way, especially now that he is past the
active period of life.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-26

to inform himself before referring TO KAN
sas. for there is not State or community
In the Union where the prohibitory law
is a more complete farce than 1t is in
Kansas. Whisky is sold all over the
State, and about the only penalty is
nominal fine which the seller pays and
goes on with his business. Kansas is
really one of the horrid examples we read
about.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-26
Stav Right There.

Wien the Republican sp sakers and vote
hunters convince you that the princi-
pies and policies of Republication
are right and those of the Democracy are
wrong, you can get up, go over and sit
down on their side of the house. Until
then, you'd better stay right whar you
ID are. "-Andalusia Gasstte.
The Gazette's language is a little siren
uous. but the sentiment is all right. The
young men, especially, should reflect very
seriously before casting their lot with a
party having behind it such a record as
the Republican party has.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-26
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1909.
DOUBLE GOLDEN SYMBOL.

Ths American Newspaper Directory uses Ger
lain signs to denots the relative standing and
msrfs % the whole geld OF newspaperdom
which comes under its notice. ana one Of thess
elens n the mystic symbol tel asnotins
s,xoiden. :. which stands for high quality. and
b thus explained:
ssAdvertissrs value this paper more Ter the
eiaas and quality Of It's circulation than Cor the
ssare number Of copies printed"
such papers are credited with single ssm-
heii but there d . higher grade. according to
thia standard authority, which have BOTH
QUALITY AND QUANTITY. and require the
n0URLE GOLDEN sYMRoL eel 70 describe
edeQnataly their standing.
Ths Advertiser has been accorded thia
esubls golden symbol I col and In the only
aper a. distinguished IN this seetion Of the
auth.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-26

The old story of the three black crows
has its revival in the recent riot at Lit
Teton, Jefferson County. The Richmond
Times speaks of it as a race riot in
are reported killed. AS a matter of fact
there was no race riot and only one per
son was killed, and he a white man
That is all there was of it.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-26
Into Politics.

Now that John Mitchell has won the
fight for the striking anthracite miners,
We sincerely hope that he will not rush
into politics.-GreensbOro Record.
Already some of his ill-advised admir-
ers are trying to excite his ambition and
get his head filled with political aspira-
tons. but it is to be hoped that he has
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-26

Referring to a statement that Roosevelt
has. SecIaed NOT to visit Mr.. Cleveland,
the Portland oregonian suggests that
the President will miss lot of extra
me nsh stories" lie Wall also miss a
lot OF extra tine" information winch
would be of benefit to himself and the
country, if acted on.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-26

An Alabama minister. in advocating the
dlspensary system says: y admire crazy
Kansas because Of her prohibition law"
Now, of course, we have no word of CEN
sure or of criticism on the minister for
any efforts he can or will make in pro-
noting temperance. but he would do well
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-26
UNION INTOLERANCE.

The latest absurdity In the way of la
Dor unions is to apply 1t to music ana
musicians. when music. heavenly
maid. was young" as Collins sings. she
was free. and 1t remains for the intoier-
ance of this day and this free country TO
demand that the union label must appear
on her forehead. We find this paragraph
In contemporary:
Reginald De Koven, having been In.
formed that his music would be boycotteo
all over the United States unless the Ma
rine band members of the Washington
symphony orchestra were forced out,
deemed 1t best to submit to the threat
and has formed the De Koven orchestra,
composed entirely of union musicians.
Isn't this carrying unionism entirely be-
yond all reason? Must it go on to its
legitimate conclusion till no band will
be allowed to play on the streets, in our
parks, in our theatres unless all the per-
formers belong to some union? And must
it go ON till the organists. choristers and
other musicians in our churches can show
their cards? All that would be the legiti-
mate and ultimate outcome of the spirit
which forced De koven to organize a
band of union men.
The union spirit in it's intolerance may
go a long way, but 1t cannot accomplish
everything. 1t cannot prevent the lover
from serenading his lady, or the small
boy from whistling in the streets. 1t
cannot still the voice of the birds nor ST.
lence the sighings of the wind through
the trees. 1t cannot put an embargo on
the cricket on the hearth nor stop the
twittering of the swallows. 1t cannot do
great many things which some of its
intolerant advocates would gladly do, but
it can do and demand things which are
unreasonable and which disgust and drive
off the real friens of labor. Intolerance
not infrequently defeats its. own objects
and this is case in point.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-26

James Younger, the famous bandit,
killed himseIt me other day and left a
note in which ne said that Bryan was
the smartest man in the United States
jackson (Adlss.J News.
We've been wondering why Jim Younger
committed suicide and that settles it..
The weight OF that secret was too mucn
for an ordinary human brain.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-26
Would Spank the Bride.

Brooklyn Times,
When a lady of the mature age Of IL
decides to get married she should not
neglect to at least inform her school
teacher. If Miss Mabel +. Allen of Mid
dletown had observed this wise precau-
ton she would not have been exposed to
The modification of visit from the tru-
ant officer and the threat of an immedj-
ate spanking if she failed to return to
school Fancy a truant officer spanking a
young bride in the midst Of her honey
moon! Wouldn't it jar you?
No Maude. dear; canYasback duck is
not sold by the yard.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-26

If you want good men in office, vote
the Populist ticket" advises the Column
biana Peoples Advocate. Just how that
would put good men in Office is a conun-
drum.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-26

I'VE see her footprints everywhere. but
we cannot see her feet" is the way a
Kansas obituary writer speaks of dead
girl. 1t is evident that she was not a
Chicago girl.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-26

In a recent speech Senator John c.
Spooner declares that if we could elect
a good. strong Republican President like
Theodore Roosevelt and a strong Re-
publican Senate and House for term Of
twenty years, It would be better for the
country" From all of which all good
people will pray. GOOD Lord. deliver
us!H
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-26

Kansas City, Mo, is gradually working
its way citywards. and its Common Coun-
Gil has just adopted an ordinance doing
away with board side walks. We presume
they will have street cars next.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-26

And now, after giving it to Baer in
every other way. they charge him with
copying almost literally from King George
Ill. in his late remarks about the coal
miners. And George is too dead to kick
him!
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-26

1t is comforting to know that Senator
Mason denies the report that he is going
to Join the Democrats If Billy ever re-
solves TO join our party. we beg that he
will do it gradually and avoid jolting US.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-26

There's a preacher in Topeka who de-
clares that the country needs more Carrie
Nations. Perhaps he thinks if there were
more of them they would eat up each
nfhRr
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-26
head strong enough to keep him frem
making such mistake :
A Child Labor Law.

There will be child labor law passed
by our next Legislature all right enough
but the cause Is not helped any by oppos-
ing the location of a cotton mill here
Shelby Sentinel.
II is an unjust and falss argument ia
charge that those who oppose child labor
are opposed to Southern development.
They manufacture cotton goods in the
North without the labor Of little children,
and it can be done in. Alabama Te
charge friends of the children with being
opposed to cotton factories Is unjust and
untrue.