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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-19
THE FRLAR LANDS.
One of the Great Problems Left From
 the Spanish War.
A dispatch from Manila says:

A dispatch from Manila says:
 An agreement has been reached be- tween Governor General Willi m H. Taft and the frjars by which the United States will acquire the frtar lands for S,2e0, V00 gold"
 Negotiations for settling the question of the friar lands in the Philippin- have becn in progress at Manila between Gov ernor Taft and Mgr. Guido, the Papal Del. egate, ever since the Governors return to the islands from Rome, a year ago.
 The main obstacle to a settlement was an issue between the Papal Delegate and the religious orders as to the proportion of the purchase money paid by the lnsu- lar government to be turned over to Rome. The friars desired to receive the major part of the all -tment. When they learnsd that the church insis ed on a certain sum they sought to make good their own proportion by increasing the sum total of the price demanded for the lands. This ran the total up to about $14 000.0c0 a sum entirely beyond any fig- ure which the insular government was wi ling to consider,
 Realizing that with Governor Tafts coming departure the chances of a settle- ment would become more remote. the church authorities brought pressure to bear on the friars. with the result that the insular government was able to effect q settlement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-19
POLITICAL POINTS

Hanna,s successor as Chairman of the Republican National Comnaittee, was very much in evidence.
 The cabinet ofieers were the guests ot honor. but it 10 0eubtful whether they really occupied as much Of their host's at- tention as did the members of the large New York delegation who have come to Washtpgtop to attend q copfereuce vi h the President tomorrow and to whom the cabinet dinner was scarcely more than a pleasant prelude to momentous political discussion.
 It is reported tonight that President Roosevelt learned from Governor Crane that he would be willing ,to accept the Chairnansnip. of the Replbii, ,an National Committee. He and Secretartes Root and Cortelyou were with the President for nearly three hours this afternoon. Every feature of the appriaching national cam paign was discussed, all the weak points were pointed out. all the emertts of strength were carefully weighed. This is regarded as the most important political conference which has yet taken place.
 It Is conceded that the next campaign will be one in which large sums of money must be expended. Mir. Crane is a multi millionaire and acquainted generally with business men of all classes. It Is said he can raise as much money as MT. Hanna did for the campaign of 1896, which was a tride less than sS,000O00. No difficulty is expected in securing funds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-19
6osSip Oi men
 and nlattei.S
Intersstine visitor. Fro,n s..ttl.

Interesting Visitors From Seattle
 NAT: and Mrs. James c. Givens of Seat- tie. Washington, are with MT. and Mrs. h!cnard ID. Browder. SIS Dexter Avenue. the mining industries of his State. but n,s visie south is purely one for pleasure. Iney are making a tour of the different points of interest in the South, and both gre so pleased with Montgomery that they th nave decided to remain here until after
 Speaking of Montgomery yesterday. MT. Sivene said that 1t was one of the most uensnttui cities that they had found since leaving the far West. and especially were uey enJoylng the exceptionally fine ne found that the people of the South generally were radically wrong in their Seattle.
 We never have either cold or warm Weatner Tn Seattle" he said. 'I find in this section, however, the prevailing opin- Ion to be that we have temperature be- low zero. Situated on the Puget Sound seattle gets the full benefit of the breezes rom the Pacihc and this makes a tenn perature that will compare with what ma here today. Across the mountains rom Seattle into the eastern part of washington the weather gets quite cold. put along the coast, even up into Alaska 1t is mild the year around
 Possibly you will be surprised to know that herds of cattle have recently been shipped up into Alaska to be wintered without feed. Along the coast the grasses are always green and the cattlemen are learning to take advantage of 1t to keep their cattle through the winter"
 MT. Givens does not lose an opportunity to put in a good word for his home city. We have a rapidly growing city" he said, "and while you people now dub us the 'backgate,' 1t will not be very long before we will he inc front gate and the East the back gate"
 Completing their stay in Montgomery. MT. and Mrs. Giyens contemplate visit to points of interest further South. MT. Givens Is kinsman of MT. J. l. Mo- Kinney.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-19

The Minneapolis Journal says of the President that~rhe Is so beloved of the people that millions of earnest Republi- cans would indignantly spurn their Party if its convention should fall to nominate Theodore Roosevelt for a second term in the White House." That settles it. and now we just know we must prevent his nomination. If we can prevent the con- vention from nominating him, and those millions of earnest Republicans'' will spurn real good and hard, we'll lick 'em out of their boots. Even if the spurners refuse to vote our ticket, we are, safe. for there won't be enough Republican voters left to elect a cow-constable.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-19

The Springfield OMass) Republican calls attention to a phase of General Brayton's plan of cutting down representation from the South in Republican National Con- vsntions that some of the Party have probably not thought of It says:
 By reducing the Southern delegations in proportion to the Republican voting pow CT in that region, the Party would vir- tually accept the disfranehisement of the negroes by Southern election laws, or at least would cease 10 protest against them. Indirectly, or by inference, the Party would thus aequieSce in the nulli- hcation of the Fifteenth Amendment Possibly General Brayton had not thought of these points, but other Republicans have.
 That seems sound logic. and 1t may prove stumbling block in the way of adopting the Brayton plan. If it isn't right for negroes to go as delegates to their conventions. it isn't right for them to vote, and there you are.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-19

opens with a collision in San Francisco Bay which throws Humphrey Van Wey. wild, brutal captain, who picks him up and whose evolution the story work out. Az Mir: London's other tales have done. The Sea-Wolf' deals with the life and his boyhood was passed on a ranch.
 He left home at fifteen. spent two yea on the bay and among the wharves of San Francisco as saimon-Iisher, oys err pirate, fsh-patrolman. and longshoreman, and at seventeen shipped before the mast.
 His education he picked up as he could,
 found them-good ones, too-in many un- likely places. At present he is living on the Piedmont Hills, overlooking San Fran cisco Bay, and much of his writing is
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-19
BOOM FOR NEW YORK.
As Place for Holding Democratic Ma tional Convention.

Washington Special to New York Herald
 What The Herald said this morning re- garding the holding of the Democratic National Convention for 1904 in New York was echoed today by many prominent Democrats from all over the country, "If New York wants the Democratic Nation al Convention it can get it. The De- mocracy of the country. SO careful in- quiry which I have made today shows, feels very friendly toward the Democrats of New York. Hatred of Tammany Hali has died away sine ethe city gave 12 100 Tor Coler in 1902. and followed with 62, 600 TOT Mcclellan against fusion ticket this year. Besides. these figures have given the Democratic Party the first hope 1t en- tertained since the Congressional elections
 Representative J. 8. Williams of Mis- sissippi. Democratic leader on the floor. said: I should be perfectly willing to have the convention go to New York. I do not expect to try to influence the delib- erations of the committee in the slightest degree. but recognize the fact that. New York would he as good a placA as could he selected. / and possibly the selection would carry with It a recognition of fe- cent Democratic struggles and victories. But do not want to be understood as advocating the claims nf any place. The main question Is not where shall we hold the Convention. but what is that Conven- sion going to say"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-19
crazed by the Annexation Fever

New Orleans Picayune.
 It is funny how the little States of tho in favor of annexing other countries
 = For instance. there Is United States Senator Francis c. Newlands of Nevada, who has offered in the august body of which he is a member a joint resolution ed States of the Republic of Cuba. while Senator Hepburn of Idaho has offered a joint resolution providing for the annexa- ton of the Island of santo, Domingo, in- f9516iins 90ninsS its sG tw8 negro republics of santo
 The State of Nevada had by the last census S2.SSs inhabitants. a popuia ton s9uai only to that of city like Saginaw. Mich: The State of Idaho had by the census population of 16i, ,772 not quite So great as that of the city of Rochester. monwealths. hid away in the fastne ss of the Sierra Nevada and Rock Noun tains are foremost In demands for the acquisition Ss sitNS1s how is not stated, but by largely inhabited by negroes. just as f We did not already have enough blacK, brown. red and yellow people in the GouIl. try. to make no end of race and political trouble The fact stated Is funny in the extreme.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-19
Union Leaeua Humbup.

Washington Post.
 The Southern States are trying to en- tighten and purify the ballot for the pro lection of civilized society and the main tenance of good government, whi their critics at the North exhibit toward the negro an explicit personal aversion which cannot he explained upon any humane and treditable theory
 There Is nothing new in all this We merely mention 1t in passlng-with the additional remark, however, that when the Union League Club shall admit to its memnership few wealthy, refined and highly educated representatives of the race for which it pretends such affection ate solicitude. the outside world may be able to acquit it of humbug and hyproc-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-19
A Fireless steam Locomotiva

From Germany comes news of Ioco- pendent of fire of it's own. The engine has just been completed at the Hohen- zolern works at Dussldorf, and is one of type designed for shuning in explosive factories. Instead of carrying fire in it's own boiler 1t Is filled with steam from stationary boilers, and when so charged Is capable of several hours work. The first warming up occupies half an hour. and subsequent rechArging can be done In a quarter of an hour. The apparatus is so simple that an unskilled workman is able to look after 1t. The absence of fire in a place where dynamite or gunpowder is being handled is the reason for the Invention of this type of engine
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-19
Too Easy With Criminals.

Cleveland PIaIn Dealer.
 It Is probably true that most large cit ies are not adequately poll ed and 1t will istrates are unduly lenient and that of lenders are not made to feel the ,aw g heavy hand: With all respect to tho e who dwell upon the reformatory aspect of the criminal code. the fact remains that crime will flourish wher yer the law Is stripped of its terr1r The hypothesis that crimes of violence will be reduced in proportion to the danger involved in com examination at the hands of those re- sponsibls for maintaining the peace and dignity" of a community.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-19
SATURDAY, DSo. 1s,. 1908.
THAT CONSTRUCTIVE RECESS.

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 There has been quite deal of contro- versy over Roossvelts claim that there was recess between the extra and regu- lar sessions of the Senate, or of Congress. The extra session ended at 12 o'clock and the regular one began at 12 o'clock. The ordinary intellect is unable to see any interval, but the extraordinary intellect of the President could sec a recess long enough to allow him to get in the ap- pointments of two of his medical friends, Wood and Crum Butler, in his HudIbras, tells of one who
 "could distinguish and divide
 hair twizt South and Southwest side" but he wasn't in it with the President who is able to see what Is not to be seen If goat butts man there may be an appreciable space between the time when the animals head strikes and the time when the man starts on his journey through the atmosphere. but it would be a smart man who would try to meas uro 1t on a watch.
 Roosevelt is so addicted to doing what he. considers smart things that no onu should feel much surprise at this evil dence of his peculiar turn of mind, but there is reason for surprise when we fud presumably good lawyers in the Senate agreeing with him. Nobody would admit such a theory or claim in a business mat. ter. As The New Bedford Standard says: Take the case of an insurance policy lapsing at twelve o'clock noon, whi.h the insured had renewed in advance from a1gFN- would give the slightest sanction to the hsSg dS6nS whss might gbst 3S tSsr ey structive" moment in which no policy was in force? To set up such 9 theory, sidered unworthy of a sane and respect able business man. We are sorry that a President of the United States resorts of General Woo@ to be a Major-General al are not in question in his mind at all. He would better be foolishly honest than to be merely sharp-and this idea of a "con. structive recess ifs merely sharp. with no pretensions to good judgment.
 It is plain to be seen that the reason why the President resorted to such a small trick was to save his two pets. Crum and Wood. If there was actually a recess. the two men could be appointed during that recess and could draw their pay until the Senate confirms or rejects them. Consequently. it was necessary that there be a recess and the President made one for the occasion. It was not creditable to him and will not be credit able to the Senate if it accepts and acts yon the theory of a constructive recess" A shystering lawyer might resort to a trick Uf that kind to save client. but no President with proper conception of his ofdee would do it. It was a distlnc- lively Roosevelt dodge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-19

opportunity of securing canal is now presented, and 1t should not be idly thrown away with the vague hope that some other plan can be secured. The Panama Republic Is now an acknowledged Government, and for the Democrats to make an issue over an accomplished fact will be as foolish as was making of the Philippines the paramount issue in the platform of 1900.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-19

Well now let's see about 1t; and where- fore the asininity? Marriage is a legal contract; contracts entered into on Sum day are void: therefore Sunday marriages are void. If that isn't logic what is it?- Pensacola News.
 Don't know what 1t Is. It may even be logic but it isn't good sense. Such contract, if you call 1t contract, is not void in Alabama, or anywhere else among sane people. They may be void in Pennsylvania. though, under Penny hacker
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-19
Dog and Dynamite.

A risky monGFeI eur carrying a stick of dynamite in his mouth caused wild stampede among a West side crowd in tuous creature was more fortunate than luckless Casa blanca, the boy of the burn ing deck, whose fragments strewed the sea. The dog and his death dealing morsel were separated without serious damage to either. and the canine experi- menter in explosives survived the ordeal, and is likely to try again.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-19
BETTER PLAN NEEDED.
For Rsmittances of Money Through
 the Mails.

For Rsmittances of Money Through
 the Mails.
 From report of Third Assistant Post
 master General Madden.
 The practice of the public of using postage stamps for small remtttances in the mails has grown to enormous propor- tions The result Is that the Department loses heavily, not only because of i'm proIer sales by postmasters for that pur- pose. thereby increasing their compensa- ton wrongfully. but in imposing upon postoffices. especially in the largo cities the labor of handling mail matter the revenues from which are derived by other postoffices. It encourages trafficking in postage stamps and this encourages the robbery Of postoffices. Many plans have been proposed for obviating this evil, but none which have come to my attention equal in simplicity, effectiveness and eI- flciency, the ''post check" proposition With such simple means of making re- mittances, merchants would soon be com pelled to refuse postage stamps as cur rency. The postage stamps would then lose its value for the purpose of remit tance. recommend this subject to your favorable consideration. and trust that you may deem it proper to recommend that this symtem ot transmitting money in the mails be authorized at least In an experimental way.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-19
Left No Scandals.

Canebrake Herald.
 MT. Cleveland was twice in office He left no legacy of scandal for his oppon- ents to investigate. MT. Mckinley had the embalmed beef scandal and Mir Roosevelt is troubled about the postoffice villiany. It would seem that Democrats are more honest than Republicans. It at least shows that frequent changes in ad- ministration is the best course or the people to pursue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-19
Another Shock.
Mobile Item

N1ODIIe IIeIl.
 Senator Hanna practically admits to an Alabama admirer, that he might be in duced to accept the Republican presiden- tial nomination, in saying my only de- sire is to serve the best interests of my party" Another shock for President Roosevelt,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-19
WESTERN DEMOCRATS.
Favor Chicago for National conven-
 ton.

Washington Special to Chicago Tribune.
 There is a movement on foot in the Democratic Congressional delegation from New York City to secure the National Democratic Convention for their city. This move does not meet with the ap- proval of Western Democrats, who favor Chicago. which is more central. Another reason why they oppose New York Is they fear Tammany influence on the Conven- tion. The Democratic National Commit tee will convene in Washington January F to fix the place and day for holding the convention. and the New York con- tingent will then make strong fight for the convention, pointing out that the Eastern metropolis ts well equipped with hotels, halls and railroad and telegraphic facilities. It undoubtedly is true the Dem- ocrats will make strong effort to carry New York next November. and this will be used as an argument why the conven- ton should go there. Senator Tillman said today the question of the Democrats carrying New York was paramount, and many of his Democratic colleagues agree with him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-19
Notice Of Insolvency.

Estate of J. W. Klllen. deceased.-In the Pro-
 bate Court of Montgomery County.
 Notice is hereby given to all parties con cerned that Henry H. Barnes, administrator of the estate of J. W. Rileu. deceased. has this day filed a report averring that said estate 10. to the best of his knowledge. information and belief insolvent You further notified that the 25th day of January, 1904. has been ap- pointed the day for determiuinN whether said estate is insOlVent.
 sat-3t Judge of Probata
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-19
The rhomasviile tGa) Times-Enterprise

The Thomasville tGa.) Times-Enterprise says: cow of Alabama journalism, has issued an especially handsome Christmas edi- ton.
 Thanks for the compliment, but not for the comparison. If there is one thing The Advertiser will not wear it is a bell.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-19
Execmor's Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that on the 9th day of August, 1908, the undeI signed was ap- pointed by J. B. Gaston Judge of Probate of Montgomery County. Alabama, executor of the last will and testament of Rosa Bowin Floyd. deceased. All persons having claims against the estate of Rosa Bowin Floyd. deceased, are notified to present the same within the time required by law or the same will be barred.
 CHARLES L.. FLOYD.
 Executor oS the last will and testament of
 Rosa Bowln Floyd. sat-3t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-19
Willing to Show Her.

Chicago News.
 What" asked the girl who reads the newspapers, "is the difference between a trust and a 'ring?'"
 While I cant just explain it." replied the young man. 'if you will trust me until tomorrow I'll sec that you get the ring"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-19
The Naw Firm

Where Doubt & Wait had failed an
 where The ruins of their enterprise Were scattered round in sorry heaps. Offensive to the pubics eyes, The firm of Hope & Try set up And hung their sign above the door. There stands a fine establishment, Where failures ruins were before.
 Chicago Record-Herald.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-19
ss5o,o FOR PARADISE LosTw
American Said to Have Offered That
 for thA Original MAnnsnrinf

AOS bA4O SGAH AAAcA 41OAW1CIAPL London Special Cable to New York Sun.
 There is much discussion as to the prob aAs1s fate of the original manuscript of the first book of Paradise Lost" dlctat- ed by Milton to an unknown amanuensis, which the Sothebys are commissioned to sell at auction in March. 1904, unless 1t is previously sold privately
 Efforts are being made to keep it in England. it being feared that it may fol- low numerous historical treasures to the United States.
 The Daily Express announces that a New Yorker residing in London has of. tered 50 900 pounds for the manuscript.
 The authorities of the British Museum are trying to induce the government to make a grant to purchase 1t, tho museum not having the money to compete with millionaire collectors.
 Milton sold Paradise Lost to Samuel Simmons. publisher. He received 5 DO nds down and a promise of two more pay ments of pounds each if two editions were sold.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-19
It Surely Will.

Birmingham Ledger.
 One Rhode Island woman, who belongs to the smart set, has five husbands. all living in the State. She has divorces from all but the incumbent That sort of thing Is liable to embarrass society sooner or later
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-19

The York Pa) Dispatch tells us that MT. Bryan is coming back a stronger man in his owu Party than he was the day he sal deIo rufEorpaoinn nn." Now, We don't believe he ever said or thought if
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-19

The Democratic Senators will commit a mistake if they make a caucus or politi- cal matter of the proposed Panama treaty. It is not in any sense of the word a political question and should not be so treated. Every man should be left free 10 vote and act as he pleases about ratification or rejection, and such We think in the end will be the case. The
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-19
One Reason.
Birmingham NeWs.

One reason why the constant fighting around about San Domingo doesn't amount to anything Is because the na- tives' knowledge of warfare is about yn par with their comprehension of what they are fighting about.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-19
Plenty of Room.

Washington Post.
 Even a little start in the reduction of tariff taxes that are admittedly and noto- riously too high may excite an irrepreSsi- ble demand for further operations on that line. There is abundance of room In that direction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-19
Could Play the Game.
Sheffield Raanar.

OheHleId heapeTs
 The Montgomery Advertiser suggests that football be played by telephone. The ladies then could pay the game to tragic perfection while 1t would retain all of It's nhoneY features.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-19

The Washington Post and The Spar tanburg Herald are trying to see which can produce the worst poet and each prints specimens. If We may be allowed Worsenesa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-19

Does the National Republican Party object to Southerner and q gentleman:' asks a contemporary. No. it doesn't ob- ject to anything that will bring votes.