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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15
UNJUST TAXATION.
The Mortgage Tax is Paid by the
 Debtor.

flcnmond (Na.t Times.
 Another species of unjust taxation is the tax upon mortgages, and it is to be hoped that the Legislature will do some thing to relieve debtors of this burden for, after all, the mortgage tax is paid by the debtor. A man owns piece of property upon which he has paid part cash and has given his note, secured by mortgage, for the deferred payment. The property is assessed against him and he is required to pay taxes on it and the mortgage is assessed against the man who holds it. But the holder of the mortgage adds on a certain percentage Tn the interest rate to cover the tax, and so the debtor pays the tax both on the property and he mortgage. The only possible relief that We can see for the dehtor is to exempt the mortgage. in which event the rate of interest would undoubtedly be lower This would come about through competition. as there are large sums of money always available for real estate loans and if there were no tax on mortgages in Virginia the rate or interest on all such loans would un- douhtedly come down. To remove this tax would be to give a stimulus to build ing operations and the State would. in our opinion, largely increase it's revenue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15

The people of Georgia failed to grasp the opportunity for securing a first-class business man for Governor, when they turned down the aspirations of Col. j. H. Estill, of the Savannah News. A man who can accomplish for himself what Colonel Estin has done gives indis- putable evidence of capacity to manage public affairs and it is safe to say that if he had been chosen the affairs of Georgia would have been wiser, econom- icaliy and creditably administered. We offer to our Georgia friend the consola- tion to be found in this declaration of the Richmond. Va. Times:
 Take comfort Brother Editor. It is more glorious to be editor of an honest paper and so esteemed of your fellow citizens than to be Governor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15

perfect control of his individual property than has the Senator from Pennsylvania upon the government of that once proud State. The last Republican con- vention simply registered his will al- though a majority of the delegates were originally pledged to another man for Governor than the one who was nomi- mated. It is said that money was spent with a lavish hand and that million aires whose interests are tied up with Quay knocked the head out of many barrel. If the decent Republicans of the State would unite with the Democrats and aid in electing straight Democratic ticket they would do their party and their State great service
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15
COUNTRY EDITORS.
And the Opportunities and Power
 Before Them.

nGIOlC 4ACihs
 Mrs. Mildred B. Pierce in Citronelle Times.
 Those answering to roll call in Mobile were over 100 and the first scan of the bear1less faces gave the impression that the boys had taken captive the weekly papers-the vanguard of journalism. Not even the accompaniment Of wife. and here and there a child in arms. could dis pei the fact of few years and evidently great courage to assume both matri- mony and d country newspaper!
 However we will forgive them their advantage over us and welcome them warmly Time will settle the score. We congratulate them upon tho choice of pro- fession. No training is superior. No op portunity for study. culture and knowl- edge of human nature greater than that possible to the country editor. That he has furnished the obSeTvant with an H. lustration in thread-bare clothes, scanty larder improvident ways and poor arith- metic only approached by the country minister is his fault as it is also his failing that he Is generally estimated a bumptioGs. self-opinionated- parsonage of that fearful knowledge-a little learning and the temperament to rush in where the angels hesitate. The best current lit erature is for the country editor with out price, the opportunity of heart cult ure through broad humap sympathies is unlimited There is the same demand that he should be prompt. systematic and business-like in his methods as in any t,ade or profession. It remains with the ccrntry editor to dignify his calling.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15

exciting tale of adventure and charm ing story of love turning upon the at tempt to capture Benedict Arnold after
 he had betrayed his country and escaped to the enemy, then in possession of New York City. It opens with the rescue of the heroine by means Of a forced mar riage. and after many exciting episodes closes with a voluntary repetition of the ceremony. In the working out of the plot, social life in New York under the British contrasts vividly with the horrors en- dured by American prisoners in the old Sugar House Prison. Dodd. Mead & Co.,, New York publishers
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15
Mayor Collins.
Boston Dos

Boston POSt.
 The announcement ls made hy the mayor that he has no more appointments to office; the slate is wiped clean. IL nas polnt, and very hard work. All his time. day and night, he says, has been given to it. He has listened to the pleas of not les9 than la,oG9 applicants and has done more than two mems work" Now he quits. From this time on the weghtier matters of administration will occupy his attention. We may congratulate May or Collins upon his determination and hope that he will be able to maintain it. The distribution Of the small pa atronage" of the city among some l30oO employees of various grades is a labor that should not be plaCod upon the Chief EYecntive
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15

From time to time We have made ref erence to the official corruption in St been half as severe as is this extract from a recent report of the grand jury:
 Members of the municipal assembly have come before our body and brazenly admitted that they sought seats in the assembly for the money they could make selling their votes, and it Is apparent that this spirit has governed for years, and no bill of consequence has passed unless money has been paid to secure favorable action.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15

Senator Depew, although famous as a wit, sometimes lets loose great chunks of wisdom. For instance in recent interview just before sailing for Europe. he said: 'I am not going to take the water cure on the other side. That's what the Democrats are suffering from too much water cure" The recent utter ances of several Democratic Senators have done the party no good and it IS gratifying to note that they begin to realize their folly and have stopped it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15
Circulation Doubled in Three Years

That the circulation of The Advertiser -, E the figures given in the appended statement, covering the actual daily issue for the mon'h of May, just passed. .S... figures furnish much food for thought rr instance. the average daily circulation durns Sundays has been I4,643 The actual net average gain of this May over last Nay as 2.09l; the Sunday average gain Is S,?ox. twelve months. n.n
 comparison of this May with May ,te9s. only three years ago. is simply amazins- been 6,7s2: the Sunday average increase: I; r;o S76. The percentages are relatively 1ESs daily circulation has simply doubled m the past three years-and the end Is not yef
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15
Not Good Brand of Reform.

PittShurE Dispatch
 The most sensational abuses for which TammdOY was att AcKcd were in It's police department and the most sensational as- pect of the new administration has been it's failure to abolish these abuses. Not only has it failed to close the gambling houses or punish blaCkmail or vice but it is actually the fact that it has brought the police force to a lover stake of de mordlization than under Tammany. The miscarriage of reform administration doA' not argue against the effort to se- of the most careful selection of the mon who are to administer reform govern mentS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15

bottle of Warmers Safe Cure as it is dan Eerous to neglect your kidneys for even day.
 WARNER'S SAFE CTtRE is purely vege- table and contains harmful drugs: it is if does not constipate; it is now put up in two regular sizes and is sold bv all drug Fists. ar direct, at so CENTS AND & co lOTTLE. Warner's Safe Pills taken with Warmers Safe Cure move the bowels gently and aid a speedy cure
 Refuse substitutes. There is none "just ae good as Warmers Safe Cure It has cured all forms of kidney disease during the last thirty years. It is prescribed by all doctors nnl Isnd hn lcndinn. tal
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15
MAt Sunurch Port"

One of the most interesting books of the day is of the above title by w. w. Ja- cobs. author of Many Cargocs" and other stories. published by Charles Scribner Sons. It is a novel very close to human nature and overflowing with the bubblinE humor characteristic of this teller of wonderfully good stories. The scene is the English coast. and the story Is Gull
 It is humorously illustrated by Will
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15
Catchy and Ennhoniolls.

GFEencAsIIe lInd) Star-Press.
 The keynote of the Indiana Democratic State platform is found in the words:
 The Dinglev 'tariff law is the breeder of trusts. and We demand that tarirf du- ties shall ha levied for the purposes of revenue only and limited 10 needs of the government honestly and economically administered" The music of these words is full of harmony: 'hs catchy and en- phonious. and should find ready response in the hearts and minds of the Nnters
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15

that he is a candidate for the Presidency will help to make the situation interest ing if he is really in earnest. The fact that he stands no possible show cuts no ice, for he can make just as much noise as if he had the nomination sealed up in a bottle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15

All over the country about this time the college graduates and the valedic- torians are telling "how to Elevate the Race" but the Race obstinately refuses to be elevated with any degree of sud- denness
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15

The Geneva Reaper is almost ready to forgive and hug The Advertiser provided we will come out in favor of an open white primary and a few other fool cuse us, please.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15

The Minneapolis Journal thinks that Booker Washington bids fair to be the father of his race" In that case he will have the most mixed-up progeny ever fathered by one man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15
How Hazing May Be Stopped.

MlTWdUk NF JNIVu1L
 Tho diStriNItiou of a few guns to freshmen who would not l< afraid to use them would put an effective stop tu this haZng business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15

] Know anything or mySel1 am well. l am persuade i that Warmers Safe Cure did 1t. beliee that the medicine will do all that it claims to do, if the patient will follow the instructions to the let ter. --tRev.) l. NILLARS, Pastor M. P. Church.
 TEST YOUR URINE, Put some morning urine in a glass or bottle, let it stand 24 hours; if there is a red dish sediment in the bottom of the glass or iS the urine is cloudy or milky, or if you see particles or germs floating about In 1t. your Kidneys are diseased and you
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15

A facetious writer, but one who has great regard for the truth. has changed the name of Pennsyvania to QuaysyI- vania Who can say in the light of events in that State that the change is not right and proper? No man has more
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15

Women are always talking about noor help. Men arc compelled to meet the same difficulty. The trouble is. so many people do not realize that the way 10 become an employer is to first become a superior and valuable workman
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15

But won't the kodakers have a high old time at the coronation? They. can snap their machines at everything And everybody, and come back loaded with views.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15

'Is the circus wrong?" asks d contem- porary. Some of them arc, but what uf 1t? People will go to them. whether they are wrong or right,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15

Chicago has a woman with a No. i foot. but so far as we have kept up with them none of the city papers have the hardihood to claim her as a native
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15

Professor Morandmore-The books of Chaldeans were written on bricks Sporter Gin a still small voice)-They must have made hard reading. Lam. pOon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15

A Paradise--Weary Wigglcs-I see by dis newspaper dat nobuddy kin git job down in Kentucky. Tired Timothy-Less go ter kentucky.-Ohio State Journal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15

Just So-Belle-She doesn't seem disap- pointed that the enga cement is broken. She says there are just as good fish in the sea May-But they don't always bite. Brooklyn Life
 Inducements Held Out-Harriet--Wh | shall l say in the advertisement for a cook? Harry-Well. say that we'll take her with us to any summer resort she may prefer.-Deti oft Free Press.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15
TRIAL BOTTLE FREE.

To convince every sufferer from diseases Of the kidney, liver. bladder and blood that War- nsr's Safe Cure will cure them trial bottle will be sent absolutely free to any one "ho will write Warner Safe Cure Co.,. Rochester N, Y. and mention havinG seen this llDerH. offer in The Advertiser. The genuineness or this offer is fully guaranteed by the publisher. Our doctor will send medical booklet. contain ing symptoms and treatment of each disease. and many convincing testimonials Tree 10 any one who will write
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15
"None But the Brave. :"

Few stories of recent years have more closely held the attention of readers when once the hook is taken than None But the Brave" by Hamblen Sears. It IS an
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15
WARMERS SAFE CURE

"Sa1dwich. Ul--After a delay of months to be sure that a of my rheumatism cf over years painful suffering had been ef- fected, l desire 10 asure you that far as
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15

Good Resolutions-Vfs Vfsitor-Young man, hope that when you are free you will turn oyer new leaf? Convict-Sure I will. The lawyer I hire the next time will be a better one-Chicago Daily News
 The Gambling Fover-"Gambler? Well. rather. Why, he's so crazy over games of chance that he patronizes d restahrant where they print the bill of fare in French, and he doesn't know word of the language. ."-Chicago Evening Post
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15
rf tha Rahu Is Cuttine Teeth.

Be sure and use that old and well tried remedy, MRS wINsLOW'S $ SOO1 HING SYRUP. tu. children teething. It soothes the child, softenS the gums allays all pain, cures wind coiIt and Is the best remedy for diarrhoea- Twenty
 five cents a bottle. su-wd-f
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15
A LITTLE FUN NOW AND THEN
Bright Paragraphs to Relieve the
 Seriousness of Life,

A Financial Swab-"Who is dis Schwab anyway" oh, he's do guy Morgan uses ter mop up de floor wid competitors. -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-15

The man entering the store-IIave you Typewriter ribbons? The fresh girl be- hind the counter-ls she blonde or bru- nette ?-Yonkers Statesman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-06
Liverpool Cotton Statistics.
Daily Cotton Market.

NEW oRLEANs-steady; quotations revised; !; sales. 3.45o ordinary, -l6; good ordi- nary, 3-l6; low middlng, 7h; middling, Si good middling, ZIG; midiling fair. SIS; re- ceipts I3,74s: stock 3o7. 542.
 VESTON-Quiet middling. ah; sales. POO; receipts, Io.sIs; stock. 2e4;SIo oo, .,,.. MOBILE-Middling: 7%; sales 200; receip'S' Io7e; stock. 26.777. -
 SAVANNAH-Q Quiet; middling, I1s; sales' BOO: receipts, 7279; stock. l6e, 7o3:
 CHARLESTON-Quiet; middling. I's' sales' 100: receipts 2324; stock, e,o54: WII.MINGTON-FiTm; middlins, IA; receipts 2 60: stock I5,42l.
 NORFOLK-Steady mdding. SIS; sales l'- a22: receipts, 2 2e7e: stock. 37.732.
 IMORE-Nominal; middltng. Sk; re- ceipts, l. I8e: stock, 5(SI6.
 ROSTON-Quiet and steady; middling, oo' net receipts, 437; gross. 3353.
 ELPHIA-Quiet; middhng. S75; re- ceipts 24I; stock 4 269.
 ST. LOIIS-Steadyi middllng, 8 I-lo; sales 100: receipts. 7,6oo; stock. 25, 32I
 NEW YORK-Quiet: middling. 5 5Q; net re- ceipts. 2se; gross g, 626; sales. 4, %; stock. II6 S6o: exports to the continent ioo; to Total today.-Net receipts. 45.sI7; exports the continent, 2:o5o; stock @ ;oea: so S?o Consolidated-Net receipts. 323,SeI; exports to Great Britain, eo,aI! to France as'e3 to the continent, 7e675.
 Total since Sept Net receipts 3, 5,sol 'o4o; exports to Great Britain. I,o99. 9.8 to France sos, 324; to the continent, l, l,l4s,623.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-06
WALL STREET REVIEW
ROOM TRADERS HAVE MARKET
 TO THEMSELVES.
Stormy Weather Prevents Large At tendance on the New York K Stock Exchange-Wire Ser
 vice Suffers from Elements.

NEW YORK. Dec. 6.-The various restrictive influences which have brought down the volume of activity in the stock market had an addi- tion today in the stormy weather. The attend ance of the brokers at the board was meagre and the small number of room traders had the market much to themselves, as they were almost isolated by the cutting of of wire com munication with the outside world. As con- sequence the net results of the days trading was extremely small. The selling by room traders during the early part of the day made some considerable inroads upon prices. but in the absence of outside response and not de- string to remain uncovered over night, they rebought the stocks sold early, causing a general recovery. The market was really with out significance. So far as the sentiment of the day manifest the anxiety over the flu ture of the money market was still evident The forecast of the weekly bank statement aparentIy % lost nearly s7' 900 900 from their cash reserves during the week. 1@ will be re- membered that last weeks loss under stated in the bank statement by nearly S2,- oOo. 900 by reason of the working of the av- craze system of computation. The movement of currency has been in favor of the interior again to the extent of nearly $500, OOO in ,cluding the deposits at the sub-treasury for telegraph transfer to the interior. The balance of the loss is made up of customs and internal revenue payments and the SI.ooo. 900 ex- ported to South America There Is the usual obscurity regarding the changes in the loan item of the bankS There has been nothing fin the stock market to indicate extensive H. quidation of loans. The change in that Item is likely to depend on syndication operations and movements in the foreign exchange market. Tension in the time money market has appreciably grown during the week, but call loan rates show tendency to relax to- day This was partly due to the lightness of the demand. The weeks exports of grain show a rising tendency, promising some relief from that source for the foreign exchange situation.
 The bond market dull and irregular. Total sales (par value), Sl7I5. 900 United States bonds were all unchanged on the last call Total sales of stocks today 34o,- 500 shares. including Atohison i5 700; Baiti- more and Ohio lo,I0o.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-06
Fl. 6 B. Beers Cotton Letter.


 NEW ORLEANS Dec 5.-Liverpool advices were not encouraging, but our market. how ever, opened unchanged and ruled steady for some time thereafter on the light estimated receipts and the exception of bullish weekly statistics. This. though, was offset by the buying and the prediction of clearing weather in the belt Recent buyers became uneasy and their selling a break of points estab- lished the day. The amount brought into 477.ooo last year. and the aggregate from Sept list to date 5,434. 900. against S. I7e 900 last year. The visible supply of American in creased l24 900 during the wek. against an increase of 69 900 last year, and the total to date is 2.942 ooo against 3.7I2 900 last ceipts will continue for the next 5 days. ow- ing to the bad weather and the shortage of cars. This Is generally conceded by traders and 1t is questionable whether any decided en- hancement will be caused by this factor under the circumstances. unless spinners soon become there are large stocks of cotton held in the uncounted towns awaiting shipments which are prevented from arriving at the ports by scarcity of cars and motive power. The fact that the bureau points to a crop of 10 S33 900, which is construed as indicating crop of over | | 900 900 bales. and that the latest crop es- inmates range from | | ,o00. 900 to II,775, 900 seems to have made outsiders less enthusiastic in buying cotton. The steady decline in sil- has practically cut of the textile demand therefore 1t is contended that the usual re- quirements of American cotton will be cur tailed by that cause and that Mir. Ellison 8 estimate of 10. 800 900 will be found to be full instead of II 900 900 and over. Is popularly supposed to be requisite. Sentiment features, and any encouraging factor will be eagerly grasped to occasion an advance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-06
wnrld,s Visible Supply.

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 5:-secretary Hes ter's statement of the worlds visible suppiy of cotton. made up from special caole n,a ana telegraphic advices, compares the nsures .tnls week with last week. last year ana the yeaI before It shows an increase for the werk ,,, just closed of I66, i63 bales. against an m, crease of l7e.576 last year and an increase ot The total visible is 3,463 243 against g.. se7 oso last week. 3.e34. last year yea .atsl and 3'5e7,9I7 year before last. Of this the . ,oeai American cotton Is 2.e42, PAS, against s'Siiee
 oso last week. g. l7l.767 last year hsr shS SinS. including Egypt Brazil, India eteoc o ,st '0oU, @ against 47e, 900 last week, 463.ooo ias' ss~4 and 55 900 year before last ..
 The total worlds visible supply or cotton - above shows an increase compared Wltn iass week of I66, 63 bales decrease compared with last year of I7l526 and decrease com pared with year before last of lo4, 614
 Of the worlds visible supply ct cotton as ahovs there is now afioat and held in Great Britain and Continental Europe '6o6 6o6 Voo Uea, before last; in Egypt ooo against Ssfor. isst Eoo tn InSia s 45. GOO, against e7,ooo last year and s2 year befS5e e0o sstn,t last ana ooe last year and I,5l5, 900 year before last'