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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-05
Hon. Edward M. Robinson.

To Whom II May Concern:
At banquet given by Post G. Ala
bana Division T. p. A. OF America, on
Wednesday evening, March Is, 1907, at the
Battle House, Mobile, Ala.
/ was present during the entire banquet
and Was seated In about three seats OF
Governor w. d. Jelks. After the banquet
/ was in company with him ana with
several other gentlemen at the Battle
House for more than an hour, and until
he retired to his room.
At no time during the banquet. or af-
forwards was he, in the slightest degree
his conduct in any way susceptible OF
Edward NJ. Robinson.
Sworn to before ]. e. Afford.
These affidavits are suficient to show
that the dirty story was concocted by
malicious persons. We were promised a
circulation of such falsehood as that
exposed by the above afldavits furnishes
evidence to the contrary.
The Editor of The Advertiser has known
Governor jerks. boy and man. nearly all
his life, has been with him on many oc-
casions, where one so desiring could have
INDUCED in drinks to his hearts content.
and never saw him the least under the
influence of drink. Indeed. he has al
ways regarded him as exemplary in his
conduct. and as setting a splendid ex-
ample for his associates and for those
who saw his daily walk and conduct.
Governor Jelks was averse to publish
ing the above afidavits but the falsehood
was gaining such general circulation that
in the interest Of decency and truth he
was persuaded to give them to the public.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-05
None Coming to Him.

Mr.. Johnston is clearly a personal griev-
ance runner, who wants vindication for
alleged mistreatment at the hands of a
party convention. There's no vindication
coming to him-at least not this year
from Alabama Dem )crats-Ptne Belt
News.
And two years hence ne will ask to be
indicated some more His reasons for
vindication are piling UP, and each cam
paign adds a new one. Eventually
therell be a perpetual demand on his
part for somebody TO vindicatc him.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-05

The pension looters are already criti-
eizing the new Commissioner. Ware. just
as. they did Evans. and for the same rea-
son. He is continually turning down i'm
proper pension claims and of course that
is an objectionable sin in the eyes OF
those who are now finding out that they
were badly disabled by military service
which ended nearly forty years ago. II
Ware can continue to secure the ill will
Of this brand of patriots he viii deserve
well Of the country.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-05
A Colony of Filipinos.

Fifteen Filipinos have arrived in Cald-
we'll County, Texas, just south Of Austin,
and will form the nucleus for a large ag-
ricultural colony which will be estab-
lished there. They come direct from the
Philippines, and when they have made
homes for themselves they will send for
their families. They propose to introduce
a number of Philippines agricultural pro-
ducts, which they believe to be adapted
to Texas climate and soil.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-05
Mr.. John II. McAndrew, Ex-Presi-
dent Alabama Division +. p. A.

To Whom it May Concern:
I was present at a banquet given by
Post C, Mobile. Ala, to the Alabama
Division, T. p. A.. of America, ct the
Battle House. Wednesday night. March
49, 1902. I was sitting at the right hand
Of His ExceIiency w. d. Jelks, being
about ten feet from him.
was present from the beginning to
end OF the banquet, and had the pleasure
of conversing with him before and after
excursion which left Mobile Thursday
morning. March 20. 1909, at 10 o'clock and
returned about 1850 Of the same after
noon. Later thst evening. at about
O. clock l saw him on the Shell Road with
friend. I saw him Thursday night
about 10 o'clock at q concert given at
the German Relief Ball. and while there
introduced him to a number Of ladies who
expressed a desire to meet him. Later on
Thursday night, about IL O'Clock I saw
him at the Battle House and had a con-
versation with him, and at no time dur
ing the time mentioned was he under the
influence of liquor.
John NJ. McAndrew,
Ex-President Alabama Division T. P. A.
Of America.
Sworn to before H. w. Reardy.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-05
Absolutely Untrue"

Mobile Register.
The opponents of Governor Jelks are
seeking TO arouse i'll feeling against him
by asserting that he opposed the election
OF Hon. Hannis Taylor to the Presidency
of the University of Alabama, because
an immediate member of his family is a
member of the Catholic Church. Letters
have been circulated containing this
charge, and Colonel John l.. Rapier of
Mobile has been referred to as one who
knows all about it," Colonel Rapier.
however informs us that he knows moth
ing about 1t, although application for in
formation has been made to him. The
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-05
Not watermelons.

A candidate presented us with a large
ripe, deliciously favored watermelon
last week and II made us sick. The
question now IL, are we under oblfga-
lions to vote for that candidate?-Jasper
Eagle.
Watermelons don't count. If 1t had
been a good square drink. now. you
might have had cause to feel skittish,
but 1t il understood that nothing but a
drink will buy an Alabama editor.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-05
AMONG THE BRETHREN.
Short Talk With Those Who Make
Alabama Newspapers.
On Both Sides.

The Montgomery Journal seems to be
supporting both candidates for Cover
nor. The editor does not propose to take
any chances.-Scottsboro Citizen.
Several of our esteemed contemporaries
are making heroic efforts to ride two
horses. and the chances are good for
them to fall between the animals and
get left.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-05
The Mayor of the City of Mobile.

TO Whom Il May Concern:
BY Invitation Of Post c. Alabama Di-
vision. T. p. A. of America, was pres
ent at their banquet given by them on
Wednesday evening. March 10, 1902, al
the Battle House in this city.
During the banquet / was seated about
two seats to the left of Governor w. d.
Jelks. After the banquet / was in COM
pany with him and several other gentle
men for about an hour. and until he re-
tired to his room.
At no time during the banquet or after
wards was he in my opinion under the
influence of liquor, nor do see how any
one could come to such conclusion.
Walter F. Walsh.
Sworn to before H. w. Reardy.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-05
For the Campaign.

II the Montgomery Advertiser keeps up
its amusing tactics with the easily rat
tied papers some of them will dub the
Montgomery morning paper the Old
Teaser. Teaser or not, she's got 'em a
supplying amusement for the campaign.
Sheffield Reaper.
1. may be cruel but its no end of fun
to stir the animals up occasionally and
hear 'em howl. Their yawping doesn't
hurt The Advertiser, and If it makes them
feel better let them have their brief
period of enjoyment
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-05

In each of the Congressional Districts
four members Of the State Committee
are to be chosen, making a membership
Of Sc. The friends of Governor Jelks
should see to it that his friends are
chosen for a Committee composed Of a
majority of Johnston men might do much
harm in the next four years.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-05
Sworn to before H. w. Reardy.
Mr.. Hopper, President of the Mobile
Post. T. p. A.

To Whom 1t Nav Concern:
At a banquet given by Post c, Ala
bama Division, Travellers Protective As
ISOLATION of America, on Wednesday
evening, March 10. 1902. to the delegates to
the State Convention held in this city
on the above date, p occupied the next
seat on the right to Governor w. D. jerks
and was with him until he retired for
the night. and at no time during the
evening was he under the influence of
liquor. H. NJ. Hopper.
President Post (Mobile), Alabama d.
vision T. P. A. OF America.
Sworn to before II. w. Reardy.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-05

Each beat in Montgomery County is
entitled to one member OF the County
Executive Committee. and he is to be
elected at the primary on the 18th inst
Careful attention should be paid to the
and reliable men selected in each IN
mtance
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-05
AS THE CAMPAIGN GOES.
Opinions and Predictions Of the Ala
bama Dailies.

Seriously. the comparative strength of
Governor Jelks and Ex-Governor John
ston il about four for Jelks to every one
for Johnston. Wherever you go the
Jelks men compose the crowd. There is
feeling in each community that the
welfare of the party and the usefulness
Of the new Constitution depend upon the
Mercury.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-05

Are the Johnsons and Johnstons re-
lated? If so, what kin Is Tom to Joe?
If you don't know say so, and pass ii
down the ine-Greene County Democrat.
We cheerfuIly pass it along, because we
don't care a cent. Ohio may have both
IL she cares to.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-05

We would be glad If some mathematl-
clan would tell lis whose abuse Mr.. Cleve-
land cares least for. Bryans or Waiter
sons. We apprehend that neither causes
him half as much worry as losing a five
pound trout would
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-05

the same character. Such 1uiep may
please q Yankee man. but it would be
better than circus to see drink Of
that kind worked off on a Kentuckian.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-05

rhs appended detailed statement OF The Ad-
verttesrsS circulation for the month OF sgne'
1909. shows a continued and heaisny klS 1w
msht OF The Advertisers efforts 70 gve ma am =
peopAe OF Alabama thoroughly live. put e'E tn
provSments In each department. thus l n
ing not only. .. maintenance OF ~, hs Ig2a,med
issue OF any other two Alabama mornin& aeasS
papers combined, but will make new frishu'
and Subscribers each day.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-05

The Ohio Legislature is to be called to-
Eether in extra session to repeal some
Of the fool laws passed at last regular
session. The people pay for that sort of
idiocy.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-05

A newspaper which has Jelks mouth
on one side of its face and a Johnston
mouth on the other is in danger of dis
locating its jaw trying to use both
mouths at the same time.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-05

The Pensacola journal is authority for
the statement that celery growers in
Florida have made more than $1,000 per
acre, net. That is kind Of farming
that pays.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-05

One precinct in Mobile county has twen-
ty-five registered votes. twenty-three of
whom are for Governor Jelks One of the
opponents is an avowed Republican. The
his neighbors. Mobile county is as GER
tain to give Governor Jelks a good ma
jority as Jefferson is to turn down its
''sore-toe candidate. mobile Herald.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-05

The Alfalfa Mirror is afraid our new
primary system is going to prove 'rath-
err bundlesome." Well it will bundle
Johnston out. at all events
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-05
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Piling Up Mud Balls.

Mobile Herald.
"a clean campaign" cry several Of the
balls with which to assail Governor
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-05

In some portions Of Kansas when they
dig up prehistoric bones the coroner
holds an inquest over them.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-05

Some Northern newspaper gives care
full and explicit directions for making a
new brand of mint-juleps. but doesn't
mention whiskey once. or anything Of
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-05

1.-THE crime Of '7S' is somewhat old
and shop-worn but seems still good
enough for the Missouri Democrats to
use az part of their platform.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-05
A Mighty Bad Sign.

Colonel benson jumps on the newspa-
pers with both feet. Well. the Colonel
has nothing to lose, for the papers think
as mean Of him as they can. It is a
mighty bad sign. however, for a man to
hate the newspapers, for it is a strong
hint that he likes darkness, and fears
publicity.-Talladega News-Reporter.
While the grammar of the above para
graph might be improved on the sub
stance is all right. Colonel benson is not
the first statesman to go up against the
Alabama newspapers ard fall down with
q dull thud.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-05
Would Have Covered the Case.

Governor Oates occupied nearly two
columns in answer to Johnston, when
two words would have expressed the
meaning very plainly. An emphatic adj
jectfve and three letters would have COW
cred the case.--Mobile Herald
No doubt The Herald Is right, but
General Oates preferred to be governed
by the demands of parliamentary law
and practice. His reply was conclusive
without violating any of the equities.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-05

After II is all over and the Ex-Governor
takes an inventory of his injuries he will
wish he had gone to the hospital at the
start.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-05

Colonel Billy really should have al
lowed two drinks for a newspaper; one
"a very unsatisfactory
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-05

Notwithstanding the declaration of ex.
Governor Johnston as to the financial
success of his administration, it would
seem that the taxpayers had something
to do with 1t. Governor Jelks' admins
tration has been even a more pronounced
financial success. but he is willing to let
all share in the glory.-Birmingham
News.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-05

In selecting the States chief executive
at a time when a new Constitution Is
to be put on trial is 1t not a reasonable
thing to select a man friendly to the in
strument? william D. Jelks is the man.
Even were so able a man as he ready to
hand, would it be proper to pick out one
who fought the Constitution both before
and after it was promulgated? For the
Constitutions sake, at least. 1t should be
started forth in the hands of its friends.
Tuscaloosa Gazette.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-05

A gentleman who has just returned
from a buggy trip through Clio. Blue
Springs, Louisville and Cox's Mill Beats.
reports cheering news for the jerks cam
paign. At Clio he heard of only two
Johnston men In the town. At Louisville
1t was pretty much the same way. At
Blue Springs he was informed that no
serious opposition existed in that beat.
In Cox's Mill beat two prominent farm
ers stated they did know OF a single
Johnston man in their neighborhood. The
alleged opposition to Jelks in that Sec
ton is imaginary .-Eufaula Journal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-12
Mr.. HIXON is GIVEN
OVATION AT CLUB.
Member From Sumter is Thus
Honored.
HIS VICTORY MOST COMPLETE
Entertained at Capital City Club After
Passage of Bill Measure Goes
Through Senate and is Now Before
Governor For Signature.

The Atlanta friends of Representa-
tive James A. Hixon of Sumter signal
lied his pronounced and splendid VIC
tory in the police commission bill fight
in the house recently by entertaining
him at the Capital City Club, extend
ing him an ovation.
The Americas bill brought on the
hottest local fight of the session.
No other measure before the Iegis-
lature was attended by such hot
fight. It was battle of giants, with
some of the big guns of the house
lined up on either side of the fray.
The bill, after its passage by the
house, where the real fight was made,
went to the senate and was quickly
passed by that body. The bill is now
up to the Governor. 1t viii receive
his signature today and our city char
ter will thus be amended.
The new law becomes operative with
the Governors sIgnstu
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-12
a Cold WaYe.

The forecast Of sudden changes 10 the
weather serves Iotico that hoaTse
voice ard heavy cough may invade the
sanctity of beallh in your own home,
Cautious people have a bottle of One
Minute Cough Cure always at hand. E.
Fl Wise, Madison, Ga. writes: 81 am in
debred to One Minute Cure for my
pres 9nt good health, aud probably my
life" IT cures Coughs, Colds, La
Grippe, Bronchitis, Pneumonia and all
Throat and Lung troubles. One M mute
Cough Cure cuts the phlegm, draws out
the Inflammation, healsland soOthes the
mucous membranes and strengthens
the lungs. W. A Rsmbert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-12
FEW VETERANS GET PENSIONS
A Dozen In Sumter Are Added to the
List.

Judge L. NJ. Allen, of the court of
ordinary, received notice yesterday
from Pension Commissioners Lindsey
of the approval of claims to pensions
of sixteen INDECENT veterans and poor
widows of Americus and Sumter
county
Eleven names of veterans and five
of Confederate widows here will thus
go upon the rolls
Bat at the same time the claims of
two other veterans and one poor wo-
man were disapproyed, though all are
worthy and are known among their
friends to be poor and needy.
The one widow whose claim was
disaproved is poor and old, blind and
helpless, with an invalid daughter to
car for as we'll as she can. They live
together in little house rendered
them, rent free.
The owner of the little cabin is him
self an old Confederate veteran; one
who knew the dead husband and father
to be a gallant soldier, and thus d.
vldes his little all with his afflicted and
Deepen dent ones.
Judge Allen is going to make anoth-
er effort to have the name of this poor
widow, who sorely needs the pension
denied her, placed upon the pension
rolls, if it can be done
Thousands who draw pensions are
not half so needy as this one.
While the approval sheet with the
names Of the additional sixteen PEN
sioners here has beer received, Judge
Allen has not yet received the neces-
sary blanks which Will get for them
their small stipend.
These papers, however, will be sent
here in few days for signatures.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-12
What's In a Name?

Everything is in the name when it
comes to Witch Hazel Salve. Z. g. De-
WHIT & Co, of Chicago, discovered,
some years ago, how to make salve
from Witch Hazel that is specific for
Piles. For Blind, bleeding, itching and
proruding Piles, eczema, cuts, burns,
bruises and all skin diseases De Wits
Salve has no equal. This has gwen
rise to numerous worthless counterfeits.
Ask for DeWitps-the genuine. w. A.
Rem bert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-12
A Thousands Dollars Worth of Good

A. Il. Thurnes, we'll known coal
OPERATOR of Buffalo, o. writes. 81 have
been afflicted with kidney aud bladder
trouble for years, passing gravel or
stones with excruciating pain. l got 20
relief from medicines until began taxi
ing Foley's Kidney Cure, then the re-
suit was surprising. A few doses started
the brick dust like fine stones and now
l have no pain across my kidneys and /
feel like new man. 1t has done me a
81 900 worth of good" John r. Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-12
After reaching ripe old age some
men have nothing to do but sit around
and nurse their frost bitten aspirations.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-12
GREAT SERMON WAS PREACHED
BY Rev, Walker at First Baptist Last
Night.

One of the most powerful and enter
tanning sermons delivered during the
series of meetings at First Baptist
church was that of last evening when
Rev. W. L. Walker, the evangelist,
preached upon the second coming o.
Christ. The congregation was the lar
gest of the week, and the eloquence
and force of the sermon made an inn
press upon the minds and hearts of the
vast throng of hearers. Mr.. Walker
has done a great work in Americas and
the series of meetings, which close
with this week, will result In vast good
to the community at large.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-12
GET READY FOR THIS TRAMP
Great American Play at Opera House
On 18TH. inst.

Great American Play at Opera House
On 18TH. inst.
"a Jolly American Tramp, " come
dy drama by the author of Sol Smith
Russells successes, peaceful Valley
and "a Poor Relation" will be the
bill at the opera house next Wednes-
day night, 18th Its theme relates
the efforts of one of the worlds unfor-
Inmates, who, while Stunned by Sc
c:ety, yet fulflls the teachings of the
good by aiding the oppressed and per-
secuted. Love, passion, despair, Bit
terness, desire for revenge and the
self torments of the soul of the villain
who causes all the trouble, will be
shown with an intensity and natural
ness by the thoroughly competent cast
that will enact its various roles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-12
THE MOTION FOR A NEW TRIAL
In Adams Case viii Be Argued Here
Tomorrow.

Tomorrow.
At Chambers tomorrow morning
Judge Littlejohn will hear motion for
new trial in the case of Monroe Adams,
sentenced to hang here on 30th inst.
for murder. The case will be argued
by Adams attorneys, Messrs. Fort,
Taylor and Galloway. Adams is under
sentence to swing on Tuesday, Both i,
for the murder of his wife and daugh-
ter. The shadow of the gallows does
not cast any great amount of gloom up
on the spirit of Adams or affect his APP
petite appreciably, and he looks for
ward to his Christmas dinner with as
much pleasurable anticipation as does
the ordinary hog thief in jail with a
sentence of few months only to serve.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-12
A Giant Nerve Builder.

The Mystic Life Remover is the most
Powerful Nerve Builder known. 1t
absolutely cures all forms Of Nervous
Diseases and Weaknesses no matter
how aggravated or how long duration,
such as Neuralgia, Nervous prostra-
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Dance, Palpitation of the Heart, Physi-
cal aud Mental Weakness, Debility Of
old Age, etc. Sold by b, j. Eldridge
druggist, Americus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-12
COMMENT ON POLICE MEASURE
Atlanta News Has Word on Ameri.
GUS Bill.

Representative James A. Hixon, of
Sumter, won a victory over his col
league, W. T. Lane, in his bill to have
the police commissioners of Americas
be elected by the people. This body is
now self-perpetuating and the effort
has been made at several previous ses-
sions to have the Legislature amend
the law so as to make it either elective
by the people or city council. Mr.. Xix
on was formerly mayor of Americas
and said the police board considered
itself bigger than the mayor, council or
people in that city Atlanta News,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-12
If yoa fesl i'll and need a pill
Why not purch SO the best?
DeWitt's Early Risers

Are little surprisers,
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W. H. Howell, Houston, Tex. writes
Il have used Little Early Riser Pills
in my family for constipation, sick
head lche, etc. To their use l am in
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A. Rembert.