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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-01-23


The dark. tempestuous nights when
the shadow Of the death angels wing
lowered over the home have often been
In Gods sight the bright, shining days
for the broken hearted household cir
Gle. 1t WAS awfully hard for you to
hear the doctor say there was no hope.
You felt that other people might die,
but somehow the truth WAS never fully
brought home to you until then that
your mother or wife or child could ever
be taken. Since that moment not only
this life, but the next, has for you an
entirely different significance.
Why did you place upon her coffin
plate the words AT rest7" Did you
mean that her sleep was TO be an end
less sleep, which shall never have an
awakeningi You used to revel in the
theories Of Darwin's evolution. You
used to claim that the physical man
was only a higher form OF developed
animal Man was born like q dog; he
must die like dog. Did you still cling
to those theories when you placed upon
her coffin lid the words AT restf" oh.
no. You Immediately went back to the
sweet faith OF your father and mother
You acted Ia your own life just a.
Ethan Allen, the New England iniidcl
acted In reference To his dyiag dangh
ter. She called the gren, Revolution
airy soldier into her lrdIponi and said
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-01-23

arrive baltimore 8 q. m. w ednesdays
and Saturdays.
Returning, Steamer Enoch Pratt win
leave Wednesday and Saturday, weather
nRrmftfip0
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-03
A Chinese Argument Against West
 ern Learning.

Schools for instruction in Western learning are being established in all the provinces of China, but not without an occasional spurt of conservative opposi- tion. The Shanghai Mercury prints a translation from an article in a NadinR na gathers any good from these schools Hhe @ is likely to reap big crop of harm. that they will lead to neglect of the Chi nese classics, which the empire has al- ways leaned on as the rod and staff of It's defense. Western learning is well enough to instruct pupils In Ia knowi- edge of chemistry. sound. light. electric S Chinaman cannot be expected to treat his parents and superiors with due re- spect" Moreover, the new culture intro duced: while 1t enlightens the people, also fills their. brains with all sorts of new new ideas which. If not properly reEu- lated ana bounded by the rules of pro bellions against the Rov0rnment'I
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-03
Letters to the Editor.
A Conservative View.
Middletown, Conn.,. May S. 1908.

Middletown, Conn.,, May a, 1903.
 Editor The Advertiser:
 A trip through part of the South in the spring of 1902 was my first visit to your charming section of this great country, and 1t had much of interest for me. I have always had sentimental at- tachment for the South. 1 love its litera- ture; It's old customs attract me and the hospitality of its people so freely extended during my trip, appeals to me. One of the pleasantest memories of the trip was an acquaintance formed with Virginian of advanced age-a typical gentleman of the old school, with whom we of the North seldom come fin contact these days, but of whom l saw many in Dixie. He was from Charlottesville, the home of the immortal Jefferson. He fought in the war between the States and his sto- rles of the old days. before and during the struggle, were highly entertaining to me, a New Englander, born and bred. After my journey through the South am free to say that my ideas and sentiments changed very materially. Before that had seen your black aifd white problem only through Northern eyes. But when observation and inquiry uncovered to me the great question with which the South has to deal in handling the negro, my eyes were opened. I am more and more convinced that 1t is a question of en- vironment rather than of sentiment I doubt not that if l were a citizen of the South my sympathies would be as truly Southern. xxx
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-03
A Good Reason for It.
Editor The Advertiser:

LuIIUF I
 The Rev. Dr. Newell Dwight Hiilis of Plymouth Church" along with other mis- Informed authorities who have used their sacred office to cuss and discuss the ne- gro has more recently come out with a vail that Plymouth Church has scarcely sent out preacher within the last twen- ty yearsl How discreet in The Rev. Dr. Hills" Is not the reason obvious? When the pulpit is used to work off personal venom and to political or to economic ends, what becomes of the spiritual and the religious? The spiritual and the re- ligious die just as 1t has died with '"The Rev. Dr. Hillis.' and Plymouth with whom and with which church 1t has ap- parently been dead for twenty-five years. Be discreet. pr. Hills, and get down to preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. and we will hear from you more favorably later on.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-03

cents on each $100 of taxable property in such counties, for the support of public schools" This tax cannot be levied until 1t has been voted on at a special election and approved by at least three-ffths of those voting. and provided. further, that this special tax shall not bring the entire taxes above S1,25 on each $100 of taxable property in any county.
 These are the provisions of our new Constitution. and we suppose 1t will not be questioned that portion of this special tax can be used for building new school houses or for enlarging and im- proving the old ones. And we say with out hesitation or reservation that every community and every county ought to be willing to tax themseles little for the purpose of providing for the health, com fort and education of their children. It will entail very light burden on the poorer people of the State, and they will derlve more benefit than any other class. The rich can send their children to board ing schools, to colleges and other institu- tions of learning, but the poor cannot. For that reason to build good houses is a solemn duty which they owe to their children and to posterity. It was a say ing of Plutarch that: ''The very spring and root of honesty and virtue lie in the felicity of lighting on good education" and Aristotle declared that education was an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity." Shall the people of Alabama be less mindful of the ad- vantages of education than were the heather philosophers of old? Good schools, good books, good teachers and good school houses should be the pride of Alabamians and the last is not the least.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-03
The Physical" Argument.
Washington Times.


 The strongest argument against the ern- ployment of children under 10 years of age in factories Is plainly the physical argument. No child compelled to labor tine of toll can escape the conseouences. and these are. in the majority of cases. such as tend to the stuntipg and weak die; they may live to become fathers and mothers. but, they will be physically. mentally and in consequence, morally race of imperfect men and women will be the result of these unnatural conditions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-03
Like a Hearse.

LUWIFutS NtWS,
 wagon does look sorter like a hearse, anyhow. It has been used for that pur- pose so long. and has made so many successive trips of late to our political resting place, that the tap of the cam paign drum sounds more like the knell of a funeral bell, and we almost believe that the old turn out would start of of its own accord, through force of habit, and head straight down the unkempt and dreary lane of '96-l900 to that most un- canny spot. the erstwhile union ceme- tery of Democracy and Populism!
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-03
splendor in the German Embassy.

The German embassy in Washington is to be made as splendid as possible. Elm peror William having given Baron Won Sternburg carte blanche as to expense in connection with the redecoration. This unexpected liberality Is regarded in kaiser wishes to make a favorable im- pression on America. Over this new em- bassy the American-born baroness will be a power in society. She was Miss Langham of Kentucky. She came to Washington late this season, and, there fore. did not have the best of chances to shine as a hostess. Next year she will have every advantage necessary to suc- cessful social career. -...
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-03
Know the Least.
Sheffield Reaper.

Sheffield Reaper.
 Those who talk the most about the race problem know the least about 1t. and those who do the most to solve it say the least. The bitter discussion of the question, North and South, has accom- plished no good. A little more let alone" will improve the situation. for the problem can only be solved by natural processes and the best influences, not withstanding the political ranters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-03
Nobody to Object.
Birmingham News.

BlTmInBham NeWB
 The Rev. Newell Dwight Hills, having expressed a desire to embark in the chamber-maid business, nobody in the South will protest If he ties up his head with a rag, gets a duster and goes to work There's nothing like following a congenial calling.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-03

The Philadelphia woman who tried to bring in a $2oOOO pearl necklace without paying any duty on it. claimed that 1t was wearing apparel. She lives in the wrong khe South Sea Islands and in portions of Africa. @ necklace and a pair of ankle rings constitute full dress, but that won't go in this country, not just yet, at ell Uvents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-03
Had Too Much.
DeKalb Times

DehalO Times.
 Some of our citizens had too much pe- runa aboard at the ball game last Sat- urday, and made nuisances of themselves. We have a few-and only a few. thank the Lord-who always take advantage of public occasions to get drunk and make fools of themselves.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-03
Shut Him Up.

Talladega News Reporter.
 Now that the Pennsylvania Legislature has passed their famous press muzzling treasure, it is time to put a muzzle on Senator Quay and shut him up in the soiled linen closet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-03
They Are Patted,
Alexan6

Alexander City Outlook
 Grover should take off his hat to the Alabama editors. and We feel sure that Granny Advertiser is quite anxious to pat the editorial boys on the back.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-03
Right and Proper.

Marion County Democrat.
 It is nothing but right and proper to know what a mans political record is, but before any one Is read out of the party, we would like to know whether or not Mir. Bryan scratched the Democratic presidential ticket in 1892 and voted for Weaver
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-03
BUT WE ARE NOT.

Some old poet, we believe 1t was John Erumbull, wrote about this way:
 4 But optics sharp it needs, ween, Il To see what is not to be seen,
 and we are reminded of 1t by reading khe following in The Birmingham News; 0It has for several years been a mys- lkery why Montgomery should be Jealous of Birmingham. The people of this lwdde-awake, hustling city are in no way Irresponsible for the languid gait of that INillage.
 1 "Lealous of Birmingham, your granny! iwhy, we are delighted with Birmingham. sEhe noise. the dirt, the confusion and ERhs general cussedness of Birmingham k3orm such a vivid contrast to thriving and order-loving Montgomery that we leouldn't do without it. When a Mont igomerdan visits Birmingham, as is some
 times the case, he comes home with a Sheart filled with gratitude for that he is lprivileged to live in the very best city lan the Union. It takes him several days Do get the smoke out of his eyes and the dust washed off, and to realize his good l6ortune ip getting out of bad BirTning- lham with whole bones and enough noncy
 seft to pay his fare home. He reflects ion his narrow escape from the night hawks, the grafter and the grade cross sngs and renders devout thanksgiving to the giver of all good that he yet lives.
 Seriously, dearly beloved there Is no l9ealousy here about your city. We regard
 Birmingham as one of the great cities lOf the South, and as destined to be the Igreahest. We recognize the push. the Ewim. the energy of your city and its bpeople. realize the wonderful ? sssibinnas as well as the actual achievements of
 vour town. and are proud that Birming- kam seems destined to rival its grelt Eng
 aash namesake. We are proud of Birm- Iangham and dewoutly thankful that we Isre not foFced to live there instead of in Montgomery. How does that strike your
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-03

Boss Quay, we are told by the news papers. is going to retire permanently from politics. That sounds very m1oh like the farewell touSs" of some actresses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-03
Uhe Advertisers Circulation In-
 creasas

The guaranteed net paid circulation cf the
 Daily and Sunday Advertiser continues 10 grow. The sworn detailed figures for the month of April just passed, emphasize The lAdvertisers oft-repeated statement that its guaranteed net paid circulation is greater than the actual issue oe any other two Ala tnams morning newspapers combined. Taking ltnis tact in connection with the high class kof the paper's readers, into consideration. 1t kss no wonder The Advertiser prints larger kyoiume or advertising. local and foreign. day Eey day, than either of It's State morning con- tkemporaries and at higher rate per inch.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-03
Q f 4 Y 4 4 4 Y 4 Y Y < Y Y Y ' WHAT THE STATE PAPERS { ' ARE SAYING.
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The Same Complaint

Mobile Herald.
 Memphis also has the union depot com plaint It is calling for a new coat of paint. It would be a waste of material to paint the old shack which does duty at Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-03

! The May number of The Dixie Home has a beautifully executed picture of the poet-priest of the Confederacy, Father Ryan, one of the finest poets the South has produced. for, although some claim that he was born in Ireland, 1t k certain that the South was his home and here he developed and gave all that was in him co our people and to the cause of the confederacy. Alabama has good cause Co reverence his memory for all the last years of his life were spent in the service of our people. As long as men revere genius and goodness so long wIM they cherish the name of Abram J. Ryau.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-03
German Not Afraid.

The New York newspaper story that Senator Arthur P. German had gone abroad to escape newspaper reporters and correspondents is taken as extremely ab- surd by Washington. newspaper men who know the Senator
 They know him of all men who have been in public Fife here to be least liable to distur rbance by newspaper importuni- ties. Among no class of men Is the Maryland Senator more respected and admired. They know his admirable self circumstances. They know that he is a man who is extremely averse to exploit ing himself in the press and that he pre- ances should do the talking for him that the newspapers print. It is not every Congressman who Is ready to talk to newspaper men who is the most esteemed by them. The man with an interview on tap finds himself available only in the dullest of seasons
 There is not a correspondent in Wash
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-03

' The latest name for the man who is
 always ready to take another one is jsNbooz0logist." He is supposed to know mlI about 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-03

Slavery in Alabama" is a favorite and fetching headline with some of our esteemed Northern contemporaries just now.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-03

Washington, June 2-(Special. )-Fron Senator Sam Houston to Senator Joe Ball ley the garb of Texans has been subject tn Washington of more or less remark been to the State of Texas and i'm mediately his minds eye conJured the broadest brfmmed of hats, an expansive shirt bosom and, like as not, a|bulging hir pocket.
 In the more modern trmes remoter from the days of the Alamo and San Jacinto. people were rather beginning to have not so much to say about the typical Texan attire, until Senator Bailey directed at- tention to 1t by proclaiming his determina- ton not to go to a White House recep- ton because he was expected to wear a Jmswipger. But even Senator Joe has grown more conservative in his sartorial essays. When he first came to Wash inEton as 6 member of the House, he was a spectacle of notable singularity. His raven locks were long, they sfeekd glossily about his massive brow; his coat had very long tail, and his shirt bosom was the largest and whitest thing of level surface In the hall of the House. not accentuated, and his shirt bosom is of modest proportions. He wears his dark hair trimmed as do most modern gentle men. The Senator now attracts atten- tion by less fictitious aids to fame.
 The news of the recent alleged cause of
 
 tenderfoot appeared m public there wear ing silk hat, has started remark again about the dress of Texans. It Is recalled that they now dress as do most other people who come to Washington.
 Representative Thomas H. Ball of Huntsville; Albert s. Burleson, of Austin. and James l.. Slayden of San Antonio, 1t Is recollected. all wear silk hats, as high as Senator Beveridge's, and in manner tndi-familiarity with that style of head and a dpQrrsa n tr- compatible with the suggestion that they fear any tales will get home about their habits being reprehensible.
 How Congressman Ball settled the tall tile problem, in view of the discussion, is interesting. I wear high silk hat in my district and in all proper places. as do here" he said when he was last In Wash ington. T do not change my style of clothes when go home. When I first went campaigning in a silk hat there was style. I replied by saying: Well, that's what ! am doing. am visiting you people and my best clothes are none too good for me to wear when come among you. I never heard a word after that about my plug hat"
 There is not much difference nowadays. after all In the style of dress of members of Congress. Southerners and Westerners probably wear pretty much the same style of long coats and soft hats, while the Fasteners stick to business suits and derbies or silk hats. But as rule for members from all sections the dress is almost uniformly conservative and in- conspicuous.
 The only public man of any note in Washington who wears curious clothes is President Roosevelt when he rigs himself for a walk across country. He has been seen frequently striding along Connecticut Avenue, the most fashionable thorough fare in Washington. wearing a dirt-brown suit, slouch hat, and coarse shoes, whi.sh makes him appear about as tough a look ing human proposition of pedestrianism as ever passed in view of Vanity Fair.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-03

w. A. Scott. Circulation Manager of The
 Montgomsry Advertiser. being duly sworn, says: The foregoing statement of The Ad- vSrtisers daily circulation for the month of April, 1908, is true and correct and com piled after all returns from newsboys. news agents and leftover copies have been deducted. W. A SCOTT. Circulation Mgr. Sworn to and subscribed before this 2nd day oe May, 1908. F. W. JACKSON, teeal.l N P, Ex-O. J. P.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-03
WEDNESDAY, JUNE g.. 1908.
SUMMER TRIPS.

When you leave home this Summer. have The Advertiser follow you. Sent by mail to any address. postage prepaid. at the following rates:
 One week. Daily and Sunday. .l5 One month. Daily and Sunday. .66 Three months. Daily and Sunday........ I.e5 Foreign postage leach month) extra.... 60
 Resort subscriptions are strictly in advance. Order before leaving.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-03

Some old poet, we believe 1t was John Erumbull, wrote about this way: But optics sharp it needs, ween,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-03

not required to wait more than two minutes at any house. but as a matter of fact it is stated that 1t is rarely found necessary to wait more than one minute, and 1t was very uncommon thing for a child to miss the van.
 The advantages of this system are many. chief among them being better school buildings. fewer teachers needed and better teaching. These are some of the good results of consolidation and there are doubtless many sections in Ala bama where two or more schools could be united with the best results. In the | old days when the country was more sparseiy populated than at present we have known children to walk three miles to school and take no hurt from 1t. If no means of conveyance can be .ecured, such as alluded to in Mir. Robertson's address it would be better for the children to walk further than they now do if nv that means they could secure better facilities for learning and for their health and comfort
 But If this plan of consolidation is not practicable or agreeable then it is the bOunden duty of the people to provide better school facilities at their own ex- pense. Every community in Alabama, from the richest to the poorest, can build safe. comfortable and adequate school house if they will, but if this cannot be done it then becomes the duty, as it Gs the privilege of the people to tax them selves for the common good. Under our present constitution the several counties in this State shall have power to levy and collect a special tax not exceeding 10
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-08-13
MUNCY VALLEY.

Ransom Biggar is now employed
by Frank Magargle.
Miss Pearl Bender returned to her
home at saltwater on Monday.
Mr.. Roe McCarty was a visitor in
town Thursday.
Mrs. l.. V. Burkholder of New
berry is visiting friends at this place.
A large crowd from here took in
the moonlight excursion to Laporte.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Remsnyder OF
Jamison City, called on friends here
Thursday.
Miss Hannah Kelly of William,
sport, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Mat.
thew Taylor.
James p. Miller and son Grant
and Miss Hattie Johnson of Hughes
vile drove to Eagles Mere on Sun
day.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-08-13
HILL.SGROvE.

Misses Freda Mcbride and Liz
zie Hoffman had narrow escape
from runaway on Monday. The
horse they were driving became
frightened at a man who was carry
ing a bed tick filled with straw, anG
only with the utmost difficulty was
the horse stopped.
Minor Jackson and wife of Piatt
were in town over Sunday.
The new p. o. S. of A. District
Pres, Harry Basley, and wife Of
Bernice, were in town several days
last week.
Rev. John Bryan and daughter
are the guests of Mrs. Galough.
Thos. V. Kelly of Dushore, repre-.
sentative ofthe knights of the Mac.
cabees, is organizing lodge here.
The Proctor Ball Team ran up
against Hillsgrove again last Satur-
day and were defeated. They play
ed well though, the score being 8 to
/.
Mrs. John Brown of Wyalusing is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Ira
Shaver.
Mr.. Vernon Hull.and Mrs. Sad
dler were in attendance at the Sun
day School convention at Forksville.
Miss May Smith called on friends
at Forksville, Sunday.
Mr.. Belts of Williamsport was in
town Monday and Tuesday.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-08-13
SKUNK.

Miss Ida Rightmire of Canton and
friend Mr.. Wilsey of Williamsport,
are visiting the lady's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Abalina Rightmire.
Mrs. f. ID. McMullin and children
of Walten, n. Y, are spending sew
eral weeks with her sister, Mrs. A.
E. Campbell.
Mrs. J. l.. Hoagland and children
of Scranton, are visiting her sister,
Mrs. j. H. Campbelle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Williams of
Canton spent Sunday with relatives
here.
Mrs. LOttie Balm and child of Buff
falo, N. Y, is visiting her cousin,
Mrs. j. w. Raub.
Mrs. Alice Brown visited her sis.
ter in Waverly, last week.
Mrs. j. II. Campbell visited rela
tives at East Canton Saturday.