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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
A NEW TEMPERANCE sUdaEs
 TON.

The Memphis Commerciai.Appeal comes to the front with a temperance sugges- ton that at least the merit of novelty whatever we may say of It's practica- bility. It is no less than a suggestion that Congress should enact laws which would prevent any food-stuff being made into whiskey. This would exclude from the mash-tub and the still corn, wheat, rye and all other grains which are or can be used for food. and might be strained to include the manufacture of brandy and rum from fruit and cane. The Ap- peal refers to the present scarcity of food-stuffs in the country and argues thus:
 The iiquor supply at present is ample. and 1t need not be increased, no matter what the demands may be. According to the theory of the temperance people, the supply should always be kept far below the demand, and If we could sus- pend manufacture for year or two. the supply would fall so far below the de- mand that . great many could not obtain 1t, and would perhaps get out of the habit of using it altogether. With manu- facturs suspended at home. 1t would be necessary to exclude importations from abroad, and this could be done without any trouble. In this way we woud neither be able to supply ourselves by home manufacture. nor by patronising foreign manufacturers.
 This sounds well in theory. but would be impossible in practice. However much we may be in favor of preventing bread stuffs from being made into whiskey. we apprehend there would be found insuper- able difficulties in the way of carrying out such legislation as that proposed. AS prohibition laws invariably increase the number of blind tigers. so such radical laws as this would produce crop oi illicit distiileries and moonshine dens be. yond all precedent Man. being reasona- bie, must get drunk" said some old party. and man will have something tc drink, however he may get 1t. If the law should or could absolutely prevent grain from being manufactured into whiskey people will make 1t of something else. and the poisonous substitutes which would take the place ~of pure whiskey would do infinitely more harm than re- suits from the spirits now in use. Oui soldiers in Cuba and the Philippines have had some experience with the brands of liquors manufactured from other things than grain. and their experience would be repeated and exceeded all over the Union.
 That such laws as suggested might SC increase the price of pure whiskey as to prevent many from drinking it to excess is possible. but the good thus secured would. in our opinion be largely overcome by the pernicious results fol- lowing the use of the substitute which would be found in every part of the country. As promoter of temperance the suggestion is not a good one.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
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If the saloons must be licensed: if the majority of the free-holders demand it; we are bound to have the soul-des- Iroying influence in our midst anyway. shen doubtless the license money may be IS well used for the schools as for any other purpose-perhaps better-but never, never let us get tho idea that we must have salonos in order to maintain our 5chools.-Leighton News.
 The News said in previous issue: srhe public school of Leighton wants nc saIoon money-now or ever" The Adver- tiser showed how absurd 1t would be to refuse money from saloon licenses for the public schools if 8 town decides to have saloons in it. The above extract is a clear admission of all The Advertiser contended for-that if there are to be saloons no injury could come to the schools by appropriating the license money to them. The News agrees with us at least.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
Chance for Real Leadership.

Philadelphia Times.
 Here Is the Philippine tariff before the Senate now. No caucus can be needed to consolidate opposition to measure so understandable and unjust and so oo- noxiously expressive of the Republican tarifr policy. The Senator who shail most clearly expose its falsity and formulate the outlines of a liberal commercial policy in contrast with 1t will put him self at once in the line of leadership. The party in power Is blupdering along in it's colonial policy, in its economic policy in It's financial policy. What is the op- position doing? Disputing over dead issues and tilting at windmills. Leaders are never evolved from such candidates.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
WAS NOT PLEASED.
crumpacker Saw the President on His
 Bill to Reduce Southern Re-


 Bill to Reduce Southern Re- presentation.
 wsshngton Special to Galveston News.
 The question of reducing Southern rep resentation in Congress is not pleasant one for those who take the affirmative side of the proposition. Representative Crumpacker of Indiana. one of the cham pending to carry his idea into effect. cellcd On the President today to know definitely if the measure would receive Psesidenud sanction; When the Judge fused to talk about the matter, and to all appearances was greatly disappointed at tbe result of his interview with the
 Whatever the President may have said 10 Mir. Crumpacker, 1t Is evident that the Indiana Congressman intends to fight for his hobby until he has been showed un- der. He insists that he has supporters tends to press the matter until the cau- GUS decides that 1t is not a timely mat ter for legislative consideration. It Is certain, therefore. that within few weeks the Republican caucus will assem- bit to determine its attitude on Southern representation. There will be lot of hot atmosphere served up with sectional oratory. with the result that tho subject will be referred to a subcommittee for deHberation. which will mean in all ure.
 It comes from semi confidential sources that President Roosevelt. after hearing Crumpacker, announced that he was not prepared to sanction any movement seek ing the re-opening of sectional issues. It Is said he informed Crumpacker that 1t was the sheerest foolishness to un- dertake the control of Southern elections by punitive methods: that such plan would utterly fail to accomplish any good either for the Republican Party or the country. The President, so 1t is said, emphaucally declared that the Crumpacker idea would complicate rath- CT than simplify the negro problem and certainly react upon the Republican party.
 Southern men are indifferent now as to what MT, Crumpacker or those who agree with him may pursue. With the Philippines tarin scheduled for long debate in the Senate, to be followed by a lengthy consideration of the canal bill, oleomargarine bill. and the ship sub sidy. to say nothing of the various ap- propriation bills. it is certain that n1is. chievous measure like the Crumpacker bill, even if 1t should be damned through the House. would never stand any show in the Senate. It Is impr robable even that 1t would ever be reported from Senate committee for consideration, The Demo. crats, therefore. have ceased to be alarmed about the Crumpacker bill. They have wisely decided to permit MT. Crun- packer do all the worrying.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
The Man to Send.

CentreVille Press.
 The Washington Post and The Mont gomery Advertiser suggest and urge President Roosevelt to appoint ex-Presi- dent Cleveland as the United States rep resentative to attend the coronation of Edward as King of England, in July next. All nations (and we are a nation since we own islands and colonies now) will send their biggest and greatest men to welcome and do honor to Bro. Edward on this grand occasion, and Uncle Sam must and ought to follow suit, and send the brightest and best statesman he's got in his shop. MT. Cleveland is the man of all others to send-he won't make of Grover
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14

The Advertiser is in receipt of the Meri- dian CMiss) Press and must congratulate its management upon its splendid editorial and typographical appearance. A we'll known former Alabama newspaper man. F. V. Evans is the editor and W. H. Jeffries. another equally as popular ex- AIabamian is the general manager. They are both splendidly equipped for the posi- tions they occupy. having had many years of experience in newspaper work. It is paper that is highly creditable from every stand point and deserves the liberal support of the people of Meridian and contiguous territory. It is, the only daily published in the thriving city of Meridian.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
No Time for Clubbing Now.

Louisville Courier-JournaL
 We have passed the era of hair-splt- ting, theoretical politics. The great body of sober thinking. right-minded and right.hearted Democrats are tired oi knock-down and drag-out politics. Not a shred of any issue that divided us dur ing the factional times we have quilted let us hope forever-remains actually upon the scene He who is not for us is against us. Whenever you see a Democrat quibbling spot him for Re publican in disguise. There is but one way to unite and that Is to unite. There Is but one test of mans Democracy and that is his vote.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
There is Safety in Publicity.

Philadelphta PreSs.
 When Mayor Low of New York de- clared that news of official doings would be freely given the newspapers ne was taking the best possible course to save his administration from misrepresenta- ton. There is always a great deal ot complaint by some public men about the way in which they are treated by the press, and that their actions are never properly reported. They are themselves to blame for this in almost If not quite every instance. The official who is en- tirely frank with the newspapers is not the one who has anything to complain of.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
SENSIBLE NEGROES. In a recent issue of the Leavenwortn Times is this paragraph:

Times IS tIlS Pdfu8tcPh'
 The negroes of Topeka have joined Tn A protest to Chief of Police stahl of that place asking him to arrest all youns negroes who are found in suspicious acts or places. They announce in their let ter to him that large portion or the young coiored men and boys carry arms and are too frequently known to use them with disastrous results and that the younger element of the colored race at Topeka is growing tough remarkably fast.
 To peka Is evidently suffering. in a small way. from the trouble experienced m almost every town and city in the South The negroes will go to those places In preference to remaining in the country and the natural result is surplus of the idle and the vicious. who must either suffer or obtain a living by dishonest methods. No one need be astonished at race troubles in Topeka, such as they have in many other places in the North and West.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
Sticks to the Combination.

Weekly Enterprise.
 Some of our exchanges have joined in the refrain of The Advertiser complain ing that the name of our paper in con- nection with the name of our city is con- fusion. We do not know of any other paper in the State by the name of The Weekly Enterprise. We are striving to conduct our paper so that the State press, at least will locate it when they see anything accredited to The Weekly Enterprise
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
Will Always Exist.

Birmingham Ledger.
 The Confederate Veterans of Chatta- noogo have been angered to excess by the utterances of a fool preacher. who denounced the Daughters of the Confed- eracy That sort of fool will always ex- ist. and 1t Is better to ignore them than to explain their remarks. made to at- tract public attention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
Was Not Troubling Him.

OdIhp IfIII IImeS.
 A few days since we heard one of our prosperous farmers remark that the high price of corn and other provisions was not troubling him in the least as he had more than years living already made and housed. This is a fine shape for a farmer to be In and when you meet one in such a condition you had better be civil to him, for he Is independent and will not take any sass" He'll knock you down in a minute and pay for you in corn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
Too Slow on the Draw.

Heorla Journdl.
 A Kentucky feudist was shot the other day out in Arizona. It doesn't pay for those eastern feudists to wander down into the southwestern country and make a display of gun play unless they are quick on the trigger. The Kentucky feudists usually shoots from the brush. but there Is no chance for anything Of that kind in Arizona or New Mexico.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
Export Law Against States,

MoDlle Heg1Ster.
 One hundred and fifteen years after the adoption of the United States Constitu- ton the State of Wisconsin has seen fit to pass law laying an export duty on one of its products, to wit, ice. Chicago gets most of its supply of ice from Wis consin lakes, and the reverend law mak- CTS of the Badger State did not see why the Chicdgoans should not pay for what they took out of the State. More re- markable, still. a Wisconsin court has been found to uphold the legality Of the statute
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
A Suspicious Neutrality,

Dallas News.
 Eight members of the Ohio House of Representatives were non-committal in the fight going on between Hanna and Foraker. When an Ohio politician Is non committal he Is looking about him, ab- Sorbed largely in his own interest
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
Reasonably Satisfied.
Rrewton News,

BfeWLon NeWS,
 That $1,127.61 check which Grandma Ad- vertiser received from one firm for one months advertising makes little weekly papers pale into insignificance. But, while We don't get such fancy prices or fill so much space with ads. We are req sonabiy sati fled with our patronage. The weekly field is one that can never be successfully covered by metropolitan pa- pers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
Goes Head as Usual.
Huntsville Mercury.

fIUIIlSVIIIt MtTCuTy.
 In replying to The Commercial Appeal that if Miss Stone had been a beautiful young woman she would have been res cued long ago, The Montgomery Adver- tiser declared that had such been the case Miss Stone would not have been a mis- sionary. As usual, The Advertiser goes head. There is a broader field for charming young women. They find en- agreements as home iss'onaries-the sta tions they are best equipped to fill
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
Tar and Feathers.

Abbeville News. .N
 An exchange tells of fellow who dis franchised himself by whipping his wife and pleading guilty to the charge. He ought not only not be allowed to vote, but tar and feathers should be applied, and wet are almost tempted to say a match stuck to him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14

A contemporary intimates that before many months have passed MT. Root will be the only member of the Mckinley cabinet who will be in the present ad- ministration. His name may have some- thing to do with his hanging on.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
Soon Saw Their Mistake.

It did not require vast amount oi time to convince the Illinois voters thai they didn't do such an all-hred smari thing in selecting MT. Yates as refron executive
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14

The report that Mrs. Carrie Nation is determined to- marry an Iowa man has put the unmarried males of that State to hiding out. An anti-marriage Insurance Association would do good business in Iowa if Carrie heads in that direction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14

So far we have not heard a solitary charge of fraud in connection with the late election In Cuba. which is satis- factory proof that they have not learned American methods.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14

solves. Of course. venesuel& must pay her debts, but European governments should not be allowed to "control her destinya by actually setting up the kind of f'Government they want for their own
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14

The holiday issue of Tho Fraternity. which is the official organ of the Inter- national Printers Protective Fraternity. Is a beautiful specimen of the printers art. The illustrations. press work and general mechanical appearance is a credit to those who did the work as well as to the profession generally.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
Pay Your Poll Tax.

All male persons between the ? ages of 2l and 45, under Section ITS ; of the new Constitution of Ala bama, must pay poll tax before February 1. 1902. or be deprived of the right. of voting at primary, city
 and Stale elections. Do not dis
 franchise yourself.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
The situation in venezuela.

Indianapolis Sentinel.
 Today both England and Germany are working to overthrow the existing gov ernment in Venezuela. It may not De the best government in the world but II is 6Nhat the Venezuelans made Tor them-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
Would Like More Thanks

Atchison (Fas.) Globe.
 It doubtless often occurs to the man who pays the bills that he should hear less crying for cake. and more gratitude for bread and butter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
HsN The Advertiser Grows.

Tn accordance with custom. detailed state ment of The Advertisers Daily and sunday circulation fs herewith presented for the month of December, 1901.
 comparisona are also made with . similar statement of one year ago. which furnishes astonishing facts ~of The Advertisers growth during the year 1901:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
Pads That Have Passed.

Chicago Trlbune. -- of Shetland ponies, why don't you trade them off for something?
 Atom-The only trade I can make Is with Tankersiey He offers to give me two or three dozen Belgian hares for them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
A 11r~LE FUN NOW AND THEN.
Amusing Paragraphs to Provoke Q
 Smile.
 London Density.

Philadelphia Record.
 Migg-The populad on in London is very dense, isn't it?
 Wagg-Dense Is no name for 1t. They couldn't understand my jokes at all.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
How Would You FeelP

Abbeville Times.
 How would you feel before court Of justice (whose officers are elected by the people, in litigataion with another. he allowed to vote. you not qualified as voter?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
WITH ALABAMA EDITORS.
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 More People See It.

Opel1ka Post.
 More people see the value of advertise ing every day. Years ago a merchant could do a large business without ad- vertising. Now the people trade with the man who invites them through the col- umns of their favorite home newspaper.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
A Warming.
Mnhile ReRistar

When Governor Jelks and party got out into Lake Catherine, the first duck that came that way. was met by a charge from the Governors gun, and died. The other ducks took the hint and there was no more duck shooting that day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
Pay Your Poll Tax.

All male persons between the ages of 1 and 45. under Section IFS of the new Constitution of Ala bama, must pay poll tax before February l, 1902, or be deprived of the right of voting at primary. city and State elections. Do not dis franchise yourself.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14

The Brewton Banner very emphatical- ly declares that 1t wants no cotton mills In that town If they are to be operated by child labor. There seems to be no doubt about the growing sentiment against that way of killing children.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
Happy Coincidence.

Boeston Post.
 Mrs Hihy-Is Mrs. Swagger at home. Servant-No, ma am; she went out to call on you.
 Mrs. Hify-How very fortunate for us both.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14

The Austrian Minister of War has issued a secret order to the officers to report every quarrel leading to a duel to the officer tn command of the regiment. The latter may in serious cases eriminally prosecute the ottand- Ors,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14

When The Savannah Press says that Mark Hanna held his own'' it doesn't tell half of it. He can hold anyoody's.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
Victor IT. Hanson. Manager of Advertising Forpign and Local

The Advertiser will be found on sale in the following cities at the places named; BIRMIHsJ{AM-Morris Hotel. Union Depot
 DiniKgroom. Parkers Drug Store MOBILE--A. A, Hall. Battle House. SELMA-Hotel Albert. ATLANTA-Kimball House News Stand NEW Y0RK-Brentano's. Union Square HINGToN-Metropciitan Hotel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14

The man who is fairly entitled to wear the belt has been found in the person of a young French conscript. who was so ugly that he was excused from serv- ing in the army. It was claimed that his urglincss demoralIzed the other sol diers. ell can up head on looks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14

The danger from putting all one's eggs anto one basket is illustrated in the case of Erie. Pa, which depended on the abundant natural gas near by for both light and fuel An accident to the works cut off the gas and as there was no supply of wood or coal on hand the peo- pie are actually suffering for lack of fuel Nothing hut prompt action can relieve them. as the breakage will re- ouire several weeks to repair.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14

The New York Post deprecates the congressional investigation of Southern elections as impractical and also unwise in policy. "The Moody scheme could hardly come to anything if it should be taken up by the Republican majority in Congress. But it is most unlikely that the leaders will allow it to be made feature of party policy Discussion will show the impracticability of action which will do any good. On the other hand, a revival of the sectional issue will work harm to both races. and especially to the blacks. This is the crucial fact of the situation. and 1t is most keenly realized by the wisest leaders among the negroes. ["
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14

The ash man may not be particularly meIan- choly, but he Is often in the dumps
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
Pay Your Poll Tax

All male persons between the ages of 21 and 45, under Section IFS of the new Constitution of Ala bama. must pay poll tax before February l, 1902. or be deprived of the right of voting at primary, city and State elections. Do not dis franchise yourself.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14

TUESDAY, JANUARY IA, 1909.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14

Total for the month.~,..,........2eS,Ieo Daily average --..-.-.......,..... !Vssx Sunday average .................. l3,6Sl
 COMPARISON.
 Daily average December. 1901 ...lo.e92 Daily average December. ico0... 7.6e2 Net gain .......................-.. 3,S29 Sunday average December, 1901 B, ,66l Sunday average December. 1900. .lo.276 Net gain ..........,.............. 3.4o5
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14

A Sunday Average Gain of. -. 33. i2 W. A. Scott. Circulation Manager of the Montgomery Advertiser. being duly sworn, says: The foregoing statement of The Advar- 1901, is true and correct, and compiled after all returns from news boys. news agents and left over copies have been deducted. VI, A. SCOTT. Sworn to and subscribed before me this sth
 F W. JACKSON
 ISeaL1 N. P, Ex-O. J. P.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14

I'm sorry you're leaving. MT. Croker." MT. Nixon said. but I'm deeply grateful to you for what you have done for me" |"
 That's all right, Nixon," the deposed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14

A Daily Average Gain of. .. AS 50 A Sunday Average Gain of. V. 33 i2