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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
How Jordan Pad His Way.

President Jordan. of Stanford Cnvar- sity, worked his way through Cornell ly waiting on table, husking corn an1 dig ging ditches. His tuition was free, under the State schol irship which he rec.i d from wyoming County, where he I've q. As a farmers boy and county school teacher he had learned the entire fauna and flora of his vicinity and shown un- mistakable signs of his genius for schol- arShiD
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
Not Fit to Lecture.
Birmingham Ledger

Birmingham Ledger.
 Governor Durbin of Indiana has issued a severe lecture to the people of Bloom ington because some people there white capped some bad women. That fellow cannot impress his goodness on anybody while he holds his protecting arm around a fugitive from justice from a neighbor- ing State for political reasons. He's not fit to lecture.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

That much-boomed Iowa idea" has evil dently gone glimmering through the dream of things that were" It seems to have been mostly wind, if we may fudge from its ending It really meant tariff revision, or was supposed to mean 1t, but 1t is bursted. No meddling with the sacred tariff Is about the size of Re- publican policy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15


 dorsement propositionr
 Senator Foraker is in Washington and It Is said that he has already prepared a resolution commencing the Roosevelt ad- fninistration ss highly satisfactory to the country.
 May Be overzealous. Of course Foralxer will endeavor to make the endorsement as thorough and enthu- siastic as possible. His zeal in that direc- tion may prove too much of good thing prayer has aH along been for some escape from Roosevelt. They recall the good old summer time. of Hanna's might and his genius for pulling the leg that was padded with money. There Is no multicolored rainbow of promise hav- ing among it's hues the yellow of gold cer- tif1cates and the alluring green of legal tender notes across the Roosevelt horizon. They are in sad plight They appear to be without the guidance of the old time leader. They see him making him. self busy with the labor crowd and court ing their favor on every possible occasion. What he is going to do with the brand new good will of the labor eAment is one of the political puzzles of the times. Will he have 1t crystalzed in the Ohio plat form? Will he hand it over as a choice grain for the plank endorsing Roosevelt?
 It Is interesting to note that the Hanna followers about Washington show the utmost reluctance to give up considering him as still a possibility for President, in spite of his contrary manifestations; but Ut Is safe to say that unless the Senator under goes a marvellous rejuvenation of health and vigor his candidacy is out of all question. He is like a delicate man who desires to go on long journey, but fears that he would collapse on the way
 At all events, the most important poll tical affair of the near future will be the Ohio Republican convention, which not few people conjecture will afford more than a passing sensation.
 There is an element here which quietly insists that Hanna will control the con vention and defeat for some plausible reason the FOraker endorsing prOpositi on. The evidences are all against the idea that MT. Hanna will do anything In the con- vention that can he construed as opposi- ton to the President. If Hanna could only find some efficacious elixir to make his legs work and impart confidence to his brain, he would go in to beat Roose- welt. But the ills of his flesh have ef- Actually disabled him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

"Old Grover Cleveland. whom so many of us have abused in times past, seems rapidly to be coming to the front again." Is the way The Irvinston Wa.) Citizen payes the way for getting on the band wagon if it shall become necessary. The
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
On the Thin Tee.
Mobile Register,

4uUDIIS fNtBISItE.
 Yet another step out upon the thin ice: Should Grover Cleveland say he wants the place those seventeen Democratic committeeman who are opposed would be seen hunting quickly for cover. There was just such talk as this on one other occasion. but the politicians were mistak- en. The people wanted Cleveland then. It begins to look very much as if they want him now.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
Looking Under the Wrong Bed.

Philadelphia Ledger.
 Poor old Miss Madden came near get ting herself in trouble last night. She started, according to her usual habit, to look under the bed"
 ''Yes, yes. Well?''
 well. her bed at the time happened to be an upper berth in a sleeping car"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
Alabama at Departments.
Postmasters appointed:

POstmasters appointed:
 Lymph, Conecuh County-Maggie Tay- Tor. vice A. McCreary, resigned
 Teddy, Escambia County-James M Sanders. vice J. A. Hoome, resigned.
 Childersburg, Talladega County-James H. Stewart, vice James A. Anderson dead.
 Seabord. Washington County-Kate Hyatt, vice Minnie Van Vleck, resigned. A patent has been issued to Burrus L. Sanders of Dalton. Ga, who assigns five. eighths to A. B. Mason of Florence, Ala. for a pneumatic spring.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
What He Wishes.
Mobile Herald.

M0DIIe Herald.
 Congressman J. W. Gaines of Tennes- see who has just returned from New York, says the Parker presidential boom is rapidly gaining ground. A case of where the wish Is father to the thought
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
Seems to be Growing.

ne W nlStIer.
 Cannibalism seems to be growing pop- ular even in this civilized country and the victims are generally men of note. We can scarcely pick up a newspaper now without seeing where one has been | to pieces"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

The Chicago Tribune notes that Booker Washington never seems 10 have any trouble with his whiteI ntghbors in Tuskegee." We beg to inform The Tribune that well disposed neg pcs rarely have any trouble with their ,~:ite me,gh- bors anywhere in Alaolna.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

The statement that Boston Common has been planted in rye causes us 10 wonder if there is nything in the soh of the Common which IS detrimental to bean growing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
The Signs Are Good.
Selma Times.

Selma Times.
 It is against the law to sell intoxicants on Sunday and we are rejoiced to see the law enforced here as well as in other cities. The signs are good when the Sun day laws are to be enforced.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

Some of the papers are trying to answer the question-"why did Lots wife look back?" Possibly she wanted to see if her hat was on straight
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

It seems as difficult to get the Joaquin Miller death story corrected as it IS that of Tom Barsh. The newspaper nlakcrs are bound to have the wrong one dead.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
Is Young and Strong.

NO, sir; he is as young and strong a man to be past sixty as I ever saw. In fact. he impressed me as a man of ex- ceptional nerve and vitality. must con- fess I was somewhat surprised at his re- ception of me. but it gave me line on his strength and vigor didn't dream he possessed.''
 When my paper asked me to go to see told them he would turn me down. They said possibly so. but l would better try him anyhow. So did. When I arrived at his home in Princeton, reaching the door, a lady visitor was just leaving. When she had parted with another lady latter and she pleasantly said that she would give it to MT. Cleveland. In the parlor sat down and waited. waited what seemed a very long time. I had just looked at my watch and noted that had been waiting twenty minutes when l heard quick. heavy footsteps close at hand. Looking up, there was MT. Cleve- land. He stopped in the doorway. He had pen in his hand and spectacies on his nose. Rising to greet him, expectant of some modicum of welcoming courtesy, I was pretty much jolted by his manner. He looked like some great big bouncer. Taking me in with a quick gaze, he blurted out:
 "'Well what do you wantY
 Mir. Cleveland. my paper ventured as placidly as possible, sent me to ask you something about your Western tour.
 I'm not going to make any Western tour he growled.
 "I mean your trip to St. Louis and
 T am going to St. Louis to the dedi- cation of the exposition. I shall come back immediately to my home by the most direct route.
 "'Yes, sir; Mir. Cleveland, would be obliged to you if you, would give me your idea of the outlook for the Democratic party next year and
 "I know nothing about It.
 What do you think of the alleged ex- travagance of the last Congress and
 'I know nothing about 1t. am at- tending to my own affairs"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

of man kisses his best girl in Pensa- cola on Sunday there is no telling what win happen to him. remarks The Apala- chicola Times Can you tell what yin happen to him if he kisses the other fAl- lows girl7 Nj
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

The Atlanta Constitution finds one good thing to say about Cole Younger, he was never a member of the Missouri Legis- lature.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
Make Ali Quit.

Talladega Mountain Home.
 A preacher in Pittsburg has resigned his church because an organ was install ed. Some church organs are enough to make pastor and congregation quit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

A threatened bre very strike is causing some of our contemporaries to lick their lips with grave apprehension.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

Automobile cocksails" are the latest. The man who drinks one tumps into everything and everyDody in the neigh borhood.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

The Commoner is still engaged in the strenuous task of holding up William Joel Stone. It may be an evidence fo loyalty but how about its judgm,nt?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
Then Cleveland Left.

with that he left me fiercely. It was the abruptest performance l ever en- countered and I have had an experience all over the world. Disconnected as l was I felt relieved when I was permitted to get to and out of the door unattended.f
 Such was the story of MT. Miller's unique experience with MT. Cleveland about ten days or so before he went to St. Louis and intellectually capered with the newspaper core spondents from Wash ington, virtually confessing to them that they were not as bad set as he had sometimes formerly regarded them. In view of the fact that Mr. Miller has been & globe trotter of large experience. the narrative of his contact with MT. Cleveland in his home is not lacking in pertinence to the revived interest in his character.
 But we agreed-Mr. Miller and the writer-that, failing in an interview, had MT. Cleveland treated him with suavity coupled with a request that he publish nothing about the visit and effort at an interview. there would have been no news clusion was evident MT. Cleveland adopted the best course, blunt as it was to impress upon his visitor that there should be TO nonsense going abroad about the former Presidents political attitude at this time. As 1t was, the correspon- dent wrote brief account of his repulse, without a single ungen rous ref scd m upon the man he visited. MT. Cleveland saw that story Subsequently he went to St. Louis. and he has had scores of newspaper men talking and writing of what a surprisingly good fellow "Old Grover was, after all.
 The last report from Princeton as con- tained in a letter to newspaper cor respondent is that MT Cleve land is going away for ten days-supposedly fishing and after that will be at home to the recipient of the letter, when, he assures him, "a satisfactory talk" can be had,
 Tke coterie of correspondents who were in St Louis do not look upon MT. Cleve- lands letter to the editor of The Athens (Cia.) Banner as an imp 'rtant chstacle to his accepting a possible nomination for President They point out that he merely oxpresse1 a disinclnation which the public might overcome. But they do not now believe he will be overwhelmed with opportunities.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
ACetylene

Has no equal for lighting isolated homes and public buildings. Village and coun- try residences can be lighted. like city mansions, with the safe. cheap, bright and beautiful Acctyline Light We in- stall complete plants to your satisfac- ton before you pay cent Call to see us and investigate this Light
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
ae pANK oAsHrERs sAX.

o6 BANK CASA1G6bS BAH ons who wishss to attend business college that is reliable. that gives 9upertor tnstruc- ion, that has special facilities for securing posltions. should attend
 DRAUGHONS PRACTICAL BUSINESS
 COLLEGH Montgomery Farley National Bank Building
 Phone e42 Call or aond for catalogue containing above mentioned testimonials, rates of tuition etc. Special rates to city studentnb aAy e nsghts Positions secured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
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A Ready Knowledge

A Ready Knowledge. Birmingham News.
 A negro cavalry troop headed the parade in honor of Roosevelt yesterday. Those Frisco people in selecting a program showed ready knowledge of the Pres ident's taste.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

if they should oppos, the Roosevelt en- dorsement proposition?
 Senator Foraker is in Washington and it is said that he has already prepared a fninistration ss highly satisfactory to the country.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

City Subscriptions should be paid to the fol- lowing authorised collectors only: J. H. But ton. City Circuiatori T. ]. Higss. Collector; z Count.ne Room.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
A Handsome Souvenir.

The magnanimous treatment that was
extended by the Grand Trunk to the
delegates to the Fifth Congress of the
Chambers of Commerce of the Empire,
during their visit to Canada last August,
has still further been accumulated by the
forwarding to the delegates throughout
the British Empire, to their home adj
dresses, one of the most beautiful souve-
Mrs that has ever been issued by any
railway. The souvenir is in the shape
of a book, and includes series of repro
auctions from direct photographs taken
during the trip through Ontario and
Quebec. The reproductions are in half
tone, printed in the duo-color process,
on the finest enamel coated paper that
could be secured, the descriptive matter
being simply the titles of views, and
each page is embellished with vignette
symbOlical of each individual district
and appearing in the bottom left-hand
corner. There are twenty-four pictures
in all in the book which, in addition to
view of the splendid train that was
rendered by the Grand Trunk to the
delegates, shows scenes along the line
between Montreal and Niagara Falls,
Niagara Falls and Windsor, Sarnia to
Muskoka, some beautiful reproductions
of the scenes in the "Highlands of On
tario," and very comprehensive set OF
group pictures that were taken of the
party during their trip. The whole is
bound in dark green silk, with beauti,
full title page stamped in red and gold
showing the coat-of-arms of the Do,
minion of Canada, encircled with band
of green silk ribbon tied in bow at the
edges. This souvenir will be greatly ap-
preciated by the delegates, and will not
only bring back pleasant membranes
of their trip to Canada, but will be an
additional factor in bringing before the
British Empire the great resources and
the magnificent regions in Canada
through which the Grand Trunk passes
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
A MIGHTY NAN.

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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
CURES CATARRH.
"HYOMEI THE MOST WONDERFUL CURE
FOR CATARRH EVER DISCOVERED, !"

"HYoMEI THE MOST WONDERFUL CURE
FOR CATARRH EVER DISCOVERED, v
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Hyomei is the only known method OF
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Thousands of unsolicited testimonials
have been received from the most prom
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who have been cured by this remarkable
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even eminent physicians have given
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powers of Hyomei to cure catarrh.
The complete HyOmei outfit costs but
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essary, and then extra bottles of Hyomei
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F. A. Shurtleff & Co. have so much
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
Murder at Rumford Falls.
ONE ITALIAN DEAD AS THE OUTCOME OF
A CHRISTMAS EVE CELEBRATION, AMI
OTHERS INJURED.

As the result of stabs received at the
Italian settlement at Rumford Falls
Thursday night, one italian, whose name
seems to be CAIRO Gallo, died in the
hospital Friday night, and Francesca
Nicolazzo, another Italian, with a
fractured skull and bullet in his head,
is under arrest.
The men had been drinking freely, and
late Christmas eve a fight began among
them, in the course of which Gallo was
stabbed. Sheriff Porter and Constable
Poor were summoned by some of the
Italians, and on their arrival found
Nicolazzo barricaded in his shanty, from
which every window had been broken.
After his arrest, the officers had to put
up stiff fight to prevent the mob of
infatuated Italians from mobbing and
killing him. 1t is claimed an attempt
had been made to burn him in his camp.
One story is that he shot himself from
fear of falling into the hands of the
Others.
Gallo, the dead man, is called "a years
of age, and it is understood that ne
leaves widow and child in Italy.
Francesca Vattalare was also seriously
stabbed.
A coroner's jury was empaneled Sat
urday morning, and an inquest will 0e
held.
Niccolazzo has been unconscious most
of the time since his arrest, and at l:St
reports still remained so, and his re-
cOvery is considered doubtful.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
Another Lesson in Grammar.
"PRETERITE" AND "PARApIGMs," AN
sUcH-LIKE TECHNICAL TERMS.

NORTH BERWICK, MAINE, Dec. "a, '0S.
Editor Democrat:
If you will kindly allow me one more
recitation in grammar, l, too, will sub
side.
John writes that neither should or
would refers, even remotely, to the idea
of like. In a previous communication
he states that should always conveys to
him the idea of obligation. On each
point he is somewhat at fault. Every one
knows, of course, that should is the
preterite of shall and that would is the
preterite of will. 1t is true that shall is
derived from the Anglo-SaXOn verb
sculan meaning to be under obligation
will is derived from another Anglo
Saxon verb, william, 10 wish, to be will
ing, being somewhat analogous to the
application of ''to like us the latter is
automatically used in every day English.
But, in the development of our language
from the AnglO-SaNOn, which had no
future tense, these duxiliarieS acquired
special use Shall became the auxiliary
for the first person, and will for the
second and third persons in expressing
futurity in declarative sentences.
will, you shall, ne shall, etc., are no
longer considered forms of the future
tense, but are regarded as special verb
phrases to express the willingness or the
determination of the speaker.
The potential Use of the preterites
should and would must follow the laws
governing the use of shall and will, al
least in principal propositions of declara,
tive sentences.
This distinction in the use of these
auxiliarieS is no recent fad, but was
instituted as early as the sixteenth cent
ury,-and has ever since been violated
Therefore, going back to the correct
application, the mooted expression, "a
would like" is equivalent to saying, 81
wish that l liked" or, IL should like t.
like, mot a very complimentary in
ference for the person addressed.
think that much of the Interchange
of will and shall and of would an(
should in the first person in declarativ'
sentences is due to the loose way il
which some of the older gramma
books give the paradigms. For example
Greene gives the future tense thus
shall or will, ETC., thereby conveying tn
idea that either form may be used a
pleasure.
Asking Johns forgiveness for pre-
Stunning to correct his fathers son, know
ing that the sons father was the autho
of some of the notes in Browns Gran
mar of Grammsrs,
am very truly yours and his,
JOHN G.. PARLIN
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
A Deer Trap Discovered.

Game Warden F. E. Jorgenson Las
recently forwarded to the game com.
missioners a trap intended for the catch
ing of deer which is both ingenious and
cruel, as well as illegal. The graphing
irons are very much like ice tongs, with
points very fine and sharp, and were
attached to the spring of bear trap,
and suspended from bent sapling IL
feet above the trail, or run, where the
deer went down to drink. Brush was
arranged beneath it so that the slightest
step upon it would spring the trap,
allowing the grapples to fall and seize
with terrible and relentless grip what
ever happened to be below. If it chanchd
to be deer, they would certainly hold
it securely, though they would undoubt
eddy mangle the animal and cause ii
most excruciating torture before deasf
came to its release.
The trap was discovered by man who
came very near getting caught in it. Ii
is about the most fiendish form o.
poaching that the commissioners haze
ever heard of.