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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
It Nominates Him.

Andalusia Peoples Gazette.
 Third-termism Is genuine and good doc instance, where at present Democratic victory Is always a certainty, the doc Urine Is good, but as to a national, cam paign 1t Is from a Democratic standpoint under present conditions. bad and dan gerous doctrine and should not only not prevail, but should not be mentioned.
 The question before the National De- mocracy is who is the fastest man we Democratic principles Third -termisnn has nothing to do with it. If Grover cleveIand-the penuineness of his Democ- racy Is now unquestioned save by the prejudiced and the few who still worship at Billy Bryan's shrine-if Cleveland is not the fastest man then he will not be nominated If he is the fastest. and 1t is beginning to be admitted on all sides that he Is, then 1t is not only expedient, but is the duty of Democracy to nomi- nate him.
 in this country and such small things as third-termism should not be allowed to hinder the "git'n uv it."
 In politics, as in war, a good leader is always necessary. If victory over the en- emY Is certain and you have several good leaders, you may pass the glory around, allowing one to whip it this time and strong. and mighty and. with only two exceptions. has whipped you in every fight for more than a quarter of a cen tury, and you have among you one gem eral greater and mightier than any other, 1t is your duty to send him. Shall any man desert because the general that Is to lead him has already whipped this same enemy two t-i-m-e-s,
 Grover Cleveland iSf Democrat; the party with him as iH leader will uphold its principles he can win the fight in 1904 If any man can do it. The Gazette, cratic Partys candidate in 1904, third termism or no third-termism.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
Ir.5s rIME wAsrEn.

The esteemed Norfolk Virginian-Pilot is having mournfully hard time trying to coddle some of the financial idiocy out of It's one-time idoiized Presidential candidate 'tAs hen gathereth her chickens under her wing" so has The V.-P. gathered the late lamented leader of lunacy to it's edi- torial bosom and plead with him to come across and be saved It declares that the action of the Iowa Democrats should have brought home, even to MT. Bryan, the fact, so palpable to others. that the Democracy in 1904 will affirm, not reaf- firm"
 The expression "even to Mir. Bryan" shows that our contemporary considers that statesman just within, by a very mar row limit. the bounds of those who are not past learning in the school of expe- rience.' But we opine that it's labor of love will bear no fruit. In the words of tbe Psalmist Mir. Bryan is like the deaf adder that stoppeth her ear: which will not hearken to the voice of charmers. charming never so wisely" The plain tive pleadings. the melodious yodelings. the wise counsel of his late friends, all these have no more effect on him than does the soft rain on the ducks back. To quote once more from the Book of Books: "Ephraim is joined to idols: let him alone" There's nothing to gain by try Ing to choke or ajole him from the be- lief which has become part of his nature and from which nothing but death can separate him.
 There are men who learn wisdom from experience and who gain information from passing events. To them age brings understanding and the signs of the times add to their stock of knowledge. Unfor- tunately for himself and his friends MT. Bryan does not belong to this class. He cannot see that all power and leadership is slipping from him and that he will soon be a lonely wreck on the sea of pol itics unless he gets into line with the advancing army of Democracy. It is a pity, but true, nevertheless.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
What is Taxation For

New York World.
 Theoretically, Federal taxation is for the support of the Government This is the only purpose for which taxation can be Justified ethcally.
 As a matter of fact, disclosed by off, cial reports, our Government is still en- forcing taxation for a surplus and main taining a tariff for the benefit of monop- olies.
 In spite of the repeal of the remainder of the special internal revenue Spanish war taxes, and of eXtravagant appropri- ations by the last Congress. the surplus for the fiscal year ending on June 30 will be above $50000.000. The collections of customs duties, needed neither for rev. enues nor protection, will be $30, ,000 600 in excess of the high water mark of last year
 Meanwhile the Treasury balance, C$3o,- OOO,000) is nearly equal to the total ordi- nary expenses of the. Government twenty years ago, and the banks are favored ing to more than $15O, 900.
 At the same time, also, several of our most highly protected industries are mak- ing their products more cheaply than they can be manufactured anywhere else /in the world, and are charging home Con sumers higher prices than they make for foreign markets, whenever they have an excess to get rid of.
 The declaration of the Tilden platform, Unnecessary taxation is unjust taxa ton is still as true as ever and even more pertinent. Those who think there Is not dominating political issue in this question fail to understand the temper of the American people.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
A TRUE SAYING.

The Queen City CMd) Courier argues that "a paper that advocates nothing is never opposed, because there is nothing to oppose" There's a whole lot of truth in that sentence. It is really discourag- ing to open paper after paper and not find line of positive opinion on or about anything, neither objective nor affirma- tive. Such papers never take a position on any subject, public or private, nor dc they have the backbone to run counter to what another has said.
 Papers like that can hardly be called a credit to American journalism. It is not given to every editor to have the force, fulness of Greeley. Bennett or Ray mond. nor is it expected. that every paper should have power to change the policy of governments or sway the fate of na- tlons, but certainly the humblest member of the profession should have opinions and express them fearlessly and un- equivocally. thoroughly independent and outspoken newspaper will always Wield an influence which the easy, back. boneless specimen can never attain.
 Men may and do claim that they are not Influenced by newspaper editorials, but they unconsciously deceive them selves when they do so. A man may not like to admit that his mind has been set tied or changed by something he has read in a good newspaper but the fact re- mains that 1t is quite often true. It is the still, small voice" of the editorial that often has more effect than the great. est efforts of the orator. By all means let the editor have and express thoughts of Nis own.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
Some Flag Questions.

How many persons know that the mum. Der of stripes on our flag is fixed, and why? How many know from what flags of Great Britain our Stars and Stripes are an evolution. Who knows how the flag adopted in 1777 and the flag carried in the Mexican War differed? Who knows in what year Congress passed the law which governs the flag honored and loved today around the world? All these facts and many other interesting details will be told in the July St. Nicholas by Parmalee McFadden
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
A Question Answered.
Boston Herald.

MT. Bryan's newspaper asks what Grover Cleveland has done since 1896 to make him popular. We are inclined to think he didn't need to do much. He was reasonably popular before that time, un- til portion of the people thoughtlessly parted with their better judgment. Since then all that it has been necessary for Mir. Cleveland to do has been to remain in dignifed ouietude while they were brought to a realization of the mistake they had made. His opponents have done the work of opening the peoples eyes in the matter. If 1t had not yet been fully achieved it is in a fair way to be, and another quarter have obtained an ample lesson on the subject in the school of ad- VerSity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
JEFF pAvIs,s FIRsT WIFE.
Daughter of Gen. Zach Taylor, She Lived But Three Weeks After
 Marriage.

Atlanta (Ga.J Sunny South.
 While a student in Louisville, Ny. young Jefferson Davis was fond of horse back riding and spent most of his time in that way During one of his horse back jaunts he noticed heavy black cloud rising over the blue grass road ahead of him with mutterings of deer thunders. Just ahead of him he observed a pretty young girl also on horseback and apparently indifferent as to the storm. Suddenly a flash of lightning and a keep clap of thunder frightened hel horse and he dashed of at fearfu speed.
 Mr. Davis. who was a consummatt horseman, saw her immediate danger and determined to save her if possible With whip and spur he was soon beside her and catching her bridle firmly he gave both horses a sharp jerk and stopped them instantly. and grasping the child in his arms lifted her to the ground. She seemed so cool that he asked if she was not frightened. Not much." she said bravely, but don't tell" She was the daughter of General Zach Taylor, who lived on a farm near Louisville. Davis never forgot the little girl. and meeting her again after she had grown up he made her his wife, but she lived oEiy three weeks after the marriage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
A Gentleman of the Future.

Mamma, what is a gentleman?"
 It was in the year 1850 that these words were spoken. The kind and beautiful young mother drew to her heart the little girl with the patrican face. and replied:
 "A gentleman. my dear, is one who has never done any work. It Is a mark of vulgarity to work. and no gentleman would think of it."
 The little girl sighed a sigh of relief
 Then papa is a gentleman?" she said, half-questioningly.
 Surely, my dear. Does he not belong to a trade union?"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
Erred GrievouslY.
Sheffield Reaper.

SheneId Reaper.
 J. c. Manning erred grievously in stat ing in his letter that peonage was charge able to the old slave-holding classes. In no class of men does the negro find a warmer. more cordial, considerate and humane friend and protector than in the old slave owners. and their descendants Peonage is chargeable to a consclenceless element shat is governed only by preju- dice and avarice, an element that Is not typical of any section of the United States. Of course there may be excap- tions among the slave holding class, Slt We speak not for the exceptions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
Homesickness in the Orient.

Nostalg!a-that is what the doctors call 1t. In ordinary phrases it Is known as homesickness. It is a real disease. Strong men die of it in the Philippine Islands. To all ordinary diagnosis they are we'll. No organic trouble is apparent The pa- tient is literally sick for home and unless he Is sent home he grows worse and often dies Officers of the army, private sol diers, civilians. old. middle-aged, and young-all these are subject to the illness. It is no boys malady
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

tranquil suitability. The secret of an amiable disposition is a well-balanced. carefully selected diet, one that Is adapt. cd to the particular needs and physicai condition of the individual. And in this cultivation of an agreeable disposition the science of cookery plays an important part. Don't waste time and energy in swearing at the grumpy grouch: change his dietary and give him better cooking.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
A Specific for High spir, IS.

W Hdt 10 baI.
 uous life needs meat. But what propor- ton does it sustain to the rest of his dietary? Perhaps he is eating too much of everything. Why doesn't the hem pecked husband recommend a diet Of prunes for his wife? They have been known to transform the sourest, most ir- Fitable disposition into the most gentle,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
No Room for Him.
Oakman News.

OaKman NeWS.
 There Is no room for the educated dpone in this hustling republic; we are nation of workers either of brain or brawn, and never was honest labor of any kind more respected than 1t is today. Indeed. the scientific farmer, the skillful mechanic, any man who has made his work sci- ence. Is looked upon as the truest and best type of American citizenship.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

That most ancient and fish-Iike smelR that has permeated the postal depart ment of the government has apparently percolated into the agricultural strong rooms. judging from complaints we have seen in the papers about the failure of seed to come up. They were spoiled by contact or coatiguity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
Right All the Time.

PensacOIa News.
 The Montgomery Advertiser is remind ing the boys that 1t is the original Cieve- land booster, and don't propose to keen quiet while The Brooklyn Eagle tries to infringe on its rights in consequence of the ringing editorial in The Eagle some weeks ago. The Advertiser reproduces an editorial of its own bearing date of June p. 1902 to substantiate its claim to pri- ority: The Advertiser Is right and is proud because 1t has been right all the time, while The Eagle has but just seen the star in the East.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

Having tried every other plan to kill off the Pope the newspaper reporters now tell us that he is losing his appetite As he Is an exceedingly temperate man he Is not likely to feel this loss as some of us might do
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
A Committee of One.
The Whistler.

The Editors of the South should con- slider themselves each as a committee of one to have peonage thoroughly sifted here. and then see that the North clean their skirts from the stain of peopage. There are many well founded claims of white peonage throughout the Northern States. ha
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

Since May 21 there have been seven separate and distinct highway robberies'' in Portland. Ore. but the newspapers of that city do not speak of 1t as anything strange or unusual
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
He Never Smiled.

Tuscaloosa Times-Gaxette. It Is said that King Peter was enthu- | siastically received at Belgrade, but he never smiled. Of course not. A man sit- ting on a hot stove ought not to be ex- pected to smile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

According to writer in The Nashville married men of Chicago desert their wives. That is one reason, why divorce courts do such a rushing Business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

We cannot be made to take water remarks The Augusta Chronicle. or words to that effect. We'll, even a little plain water isn't bad to take, occasionally.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
Would be Few Left.

Birmingham News.
 Governor Beckham of Kentucky says | the whole State Is not like Breathitt County. If 1t was there wouldn't be enough inhabitants in the State in twelve
 | months to justify the expenditure of l $12. 40 to take the census.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 1908.
SUMMER TRIPS.

When you leave home this Summer, have The Advertiser follow you. Senr by mail to any address. postage prCpaid. ct the following .I.es:
 One week, Daily and Sunday.........S ,t5 One month. Daily end Sunday........... .6s Three months. Daily ana Sunday........ t.9s Foreign poslaEe leach month) extra. .6o
 Resort subscriptions are Etrictly in advance. order before leaving.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

Out West when an editor can't think of anything to write about he gets out his old Bible and copies the account of Noahs flood. And 1t is new to most of his readers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

The Milwaukee Free Press says 1t was surprise and shock"-the postal scan dals. We mean. And yet The Press knew that Payne and CIarkson were in the de- partment
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

A South Dakota man nearly killed an- other by hitting him with a Bible. Per- haps 1t was one of the patent Bibles that some men use to carry bait in.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

Bonney-Come, now, be frank! What is there at the beach that is so delightfui
 Feidby-Oh, there's nothing there that's delightful; the delight comes when you run up. to town and tell the can't-get- aways what splendid times you're. having down by the sea.-Boston Transcript.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

The statement is made that Boston is sinking at the rate ot about one foot in century. If that keeps on a few cen- turies the Hub will get down about to the level of the rest of us.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
Not a True Type.

blfmlngham Ledges,
 We object to J. w. Pace being printed as leading Alabama farmer" There is not another farmer like Pace in Ala bama. He is type of nothing and leads nothing but a gang of hirelings. These peonage cases are unique and not typi-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

Hopeful Hawkins-De teddy nex' door give me some angel cake. Couldn't you help me little? Mrs. Stoneheart-Sure, The doctor lives at the second door three blocks down.-Chicago Daily News.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
They Can't Do 1t.

Camp HilI Times.
 The press brings many things to pass. but newspaper reports fail to put Cleve- land completely out of the race or to hasten the demise of the Pope.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

We have not heard of anybody claiming credit for the many varieties of weather we have had recently.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
No Other Way.
Birmingham Ledger

Birmingham Ledger.
 There is no way in the world to tell things to the people except through the newspapers. There Is a growing recogni- tion of this. and that is why there has been such an increase in the size of the papers all over the land.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

The Commoner's comments on the Iowa Democracy will be interesting to a few people. The majority will take no inter est in them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

Perry Heath complains that they have been saying untrue things about him Now. who has accused Heath of being an honest man?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

Under the heading Gross and Vulgar Nepotism." The Nashville News conn plains that the County Court makes the practice of favoring members of that body
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

Your father used to say he couldn't afford the trouble and expense of keeping pony for you. How did you cure him of that idea?"
 T just kept on nagging him .'-chicaso Tribune.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

for the prefefment to office to the exclu- sion of others" That's new definition of nepotlsm.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
Information for Advertisers.

The following sworn detailed statement of the circulation of The Daily and Sunday Ad verueer for the month of May, sos. ia pulp nshed Tor the benefit of present and prospec- .vs i've purcnasers of space tn it's eolume Advsr- and the quality of the service they receive for their money.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

Has any one heard the pathetic voice of George Fred Williams since Iowa went and done 1t?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

It occurs to us that our country now has several mouthy anarchists who could get good positions in Servia,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

It looks to The Minneapolis Journal very much as if Democracy has kidnapped the Iowa Idea
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

Miss Brightlie-Oh. MT. Search, there's a young lady here tonight I know you will like.
 Mir Search-I feel extremely fla ,rcd 10 find that you have made such q close study of my tastes. Please describe her.
 Miss Brightlie-She's worth a million New York Weekly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

A Minnesota editor thinks the common people don't KaradarnOvitch gets killed in eorvIa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
. 4 < | <v< 2 @ ' WHAT THE STATE PAPERS < ARE SAYING. |
To Help the Boys.

Huntsville Republican. ' Just as news was beginning to get scarce the Georgia Legislature convened in regular session. Georgia can always be depended on to help the boys of the press,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

W. 4, Scott. Circulation Manager of The Montgomery Advertiser, being duly sworn, .-ys The f:oregoiug staternent of The Adyer- tisers daily circulation for the month of May, 1908, Is Tus and correct. and compiled after all returns from newsboys. news agents and leftover copies have been deducted
 W. A. SCOTT, Circulation Mgr. Sworn to and subscribed before we this 3rd day of June. 1908. P. W. JACKSON,
 N F.. Ex-o. J. P.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

John Henry. I'll thrash you soundiy if ever catch you telling another story that isn't true!'
 And yet, Ma. I heard you say to the minister that I had great ina agiaation. "- Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
A LITTLE FUN NOW AND THEN
Bright Paragraphs to Relieve the
 Seriousness of Life.

Shc-You promised to stop smoking when we were married.
 He--Well. they won't allow you to smoke in church.-Brooklyn Life.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

City Subscriptions should be paid to the fol- lowing authorized collectors only: J. H. But ton. City Circulator; T. J. Higgs, Collector; E. l. Eason. Collector, !. P. Glass, and at the Counting room.
Gilpin observer., 1903-05-28
ROOSEVELT STARTS EAST.
Resumes Trip After Sunday OF Rest
at Seattle.

Seattle, May 25.-President Roose-
welt left Seattle over the Northern Pa
cific on the return to the east at y.
o'clock this morning. Various stops
will be made in Washington during
the day.
Sunday was spent very quietly by
President Roosevelt. In view of the
fact that the president always OBJ
serves the Sabbath as he sees fit, the
citizens of Seattle gave him full range
to follow his own inclinntions, and
Secretary Loeb said the president ap-
preciated this Difference more than
any public attention. Saturday was
one OF the hardest days that the presl-
dent has had since he started on his
tour. He visited the navy yard at
Bremerton and returned to Seattle
again in the evening. During the day
he made five addresses.
Gilpin observer., 1903-05-28
USE OF OIL FOR RoADwAYs.
Experiment Gives Satisfaction Wher-
ever It Has Been Tried.

Washington. May 22.-The annual
official publication OF the department
of agriculture known as the year book
will be printed about June Is.
James w. Abbot, special agent for
the Rocky mountain and Pacific coast
division. in a special report, makes a
review of the use of mineral oil in
road improvement, which he says has
been a great success in California.
He says: THE growth of oil in
popular favor in southern California
has been steady and rapid. Many of
those who have had most experience
with it have come to regard its use as
the most important discovery made in
roadmaking. Quite a considerable
number of the people have said to the
writer we could not go back to the
old conditions; if we had to give up
our oiiroads we would move awey.' -
Mr.. Abbot thinks that gil can be
used to advantage at any place in the
United States where the roads become
dry and dusty where water can be
kept out of their foundations in the
winter so that they will remain firm
and not give way beneath the oil on
the surface in the spring. The re-
lance must he said. be upon an oil
with an asphalt base.
Gilpin observer., 1903-05-28
Debts Less Than a Million.

Chicago, May 22.-According to a
statement made by Attorney Defrees.
counsel for the receiver of Porter
Bros. company, the magnitude of the
concerns embarrassment has been
overestimated in the printed reports
of the failure. Il know already that
the liabilities are in excess OF $780,.
OO0.' said Mr.. Defrees. "and | don't
know how much higher they will
mount. II any, when we are fully in
formed. It is ridiculous to state, how.
ever. that the liabilities will reach
S3,000,000"