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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-18
\ WANTED-MALE HELP.

WAETED-MALE HELP.
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 pharmacist: single man kferred; country location; cigarette nends and #rs of intoxicants or narcotics not wanted' ] Lte minimum salary acceptable, age, ex- sience, when can come; submit names or 5erences. Address South Mississippi" this fce. ot
 MANUFACTURER wants reliable man to de. Fer and collect; horse and wagon ana StoO bosit necessary; S2i a week and expenses;
 rmanent. Franklin, Box 75, Pniladelpnla. SANTED-Six solicitors; salary or commits In. Call at once 200 Dexter Ave. =ANTED-A good stenographer in every town Alabama to increase their income without Serfering with present duties For particu- Is, address ''D.' 1921 First Avenue. Bir. bLER BARBER COLLEGE. New Orleans. ,, wants men to learn barber trade; see op- s-tunity offered; free work. careful tnstruc- &ns, wages Saturdays; diplomas granted, kls donated, positions furnished: little ex- 5lse; few weeks completes. Write Tor par ulars today. W-S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-18
HELP WANTED.

or gentleman that can fur kh best references to work a section or CT entire county in which they reside Good fss The Advertiser Montgomery, Ala
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
A Worthey Crusade.
Atlanta Constitution.

Atlanta Constitution.
 Every respectable negro and every gen.
 uine friend of the negro race should ap- plaud the action of Editor Burnett The
 Atlanta New Era. in inaugurating cru Sade against the worthless and criminal of his race. If he shall succeed in aWak-
 ening any number of the respectable, in
 telligent negro citizens to a realization of
 society by inducing them to join In the prosecution of the vicious and worthless
 he will earn for himself an honored place
 upon the roll of real leaders of his people
 The action. of Editor Burnett in causing
 the arrest of woman who was acting in
 disorderly and unlawful manner upon
 tne tn street. ana ana in appearing as prosecu-
 mendation.. There Is nothing trSIer than
 that one of the heaviest handcaps from
 which the good negroes of the South have suffered-perhaps the heaviest handicap of
 ali-has been the practice of the race ta- ken as whole. in assuming responsi-
 bility for the acts of the criminal by
 furnishing them shelter and protection In
 their efforts to escape from the officers of the law: While there have, of course
 been isolated instances to the contrary
 the rule has been that negroes have joined to protect any negro charged with crime and to prevent his capture and prosecution rather than to aiu, us the efforts to see that the ends of justice are met. In almost every instance, the so- called race wars have been directly due to peaceable and naturally peace-ioving negroes allowing themselves to be used by bad negroes who, to protest themselves rom the consequences of their crimes. have appealed to racial pretudices,
 The thinking men of the negro race have long seen that this failure of the negroes, themselves to differentiate be- tween the good and the bad among them Is at the bottom of most If not au. of their troubles. The good negroes. and the race taken as a whole. have suffered greatly. Theer can be no uplifting of the race, no real development of good citizen ship, until the substantial and G ,d-fear- ing join in not only drawing the line sharply against the worthless and inc vicious, but in giving the authorities ev cry possible aid in bringing the criminal to justice. Negro preachers and negro teachers have seen this and talked f .H1ut thcre has been too little action. ElitSr Burnett comes to the front as ono who believes in showing his faith by his works; and now that he has led the way 1t is sincerely to be hoped he will have the hearty cooperation of all good ne- groes.
 The time for action upon these tines is of the new vagrancy law by the Gen eral Assembly furnishes the means by which worthless vagabonds, as well as can be reached. These vaga- bonds are parasites living upon the indus tTious of their race even when they are not open law-breakers. and their pres ance Is an incubus from which the race has suffered in the past and Is suffering greatly. Under the operations of this law those who will not work can be made to work-either for themselves or on the The South furnishes tae op- oortunity for honest labor to every man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
Journalistis Ethics.

Memphis Commercial Appeal.
 Editor Henry Watterson who, as usual is spending his summer at the Manhattan Club In New York, is quoted as favorina the proposed school of Journalism because 1t would teach what is most lacking
 thorough self-respect and full acounta- bility to the public" He cites a recent case of his own where he had been somewhat extravagantly misrepresented by a lead ing New York newspaper. He wrote the editor explaining the true state of affairs but so far no correction has been made, either by letter or through the columns of the paper. ''The writer of the article, '' continues Editor Watterson. "to which l refer is doubtless a mere blatherskite, caring little whether he writes fair or foul, but the editor who denied me my retort courteous is bound to be a black guard, pure and simple"
 Unfortunate, of late years through self-respect and full sense of acounta- hility to the public,' have not character ized the management and control of all new sppaers, and especially of those that are saffron tinged. The integrity of a newspaper Is not always now, as of old, looked upon as a delicate matter of per- sonal honor which the responsible head must look after. In the present strenu- ous life the rush and pursuit after all things, news included, is such that a mere hint or suspicion Is seized upon and elaborated and given to the world as a solemn fact. So common has this be- come that eulIOTldI WrlterS are Chdry abont discussing any subject of more than ordinary interest that appears in the public print until there has been given time for modification or positive denial Pipe dreams are sent out that have no basis whatever, and these are exploited as facts. There Is scarcely an issue of the daily press that does not contain a categorical and positive denial of some story that had been the sensation of the preceding issues.
 Irresponsible newsgatherers or those who are willing to take a chance" are constantly sending out misrepresentations and pure fabrications, and if the number of these can be minimized by MT. Pulitz- CTS school great good will be accom- plished.
 It Is not clear that ethical lectures will accomplish this purpose. however. Self respect and a full sense of ac "ountability are innate qualities and they cannot be acquired or imparted, taught or learned, sold or purchased. The editor who pos- sesses such a homely virtue as common decency will refrain from publishing any thing untrue or inaccurate when he knows 1t to be so, and he will be in no way tender in punishing those who mis- lead him or foist upon him a falsehood o- misrepresentation.
 There are editors who demand some thing to make the paper sell" regardless of truth or justice of anything else, but these cannot be cured in a school of journalism The public alone can ad- minister an effective cure or anodyne by withdrawing its patronage from such pub cations,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
Hsnpecking the South.

chicago Dally Tribune.
 newspapers. especially among those pub-
 lished in New York and New England, seem determined that the old time hatred
 between the Northern and Southern States of this country shall never die out. taunt, insult, and patronizlngly reprove the South. The Southern papers, irritated by the fight of poisoned words darted at their people, reply angrily and defiantfy In this unhappy way the gradu,ly dying passions of the Civil War are being con- verted into smoldering fire of dislike which. If kept alive much longer, will be inextinguishable.
 Why the diesre to sever this country into two parts, hating each other. is en- tertained by an American passes compre- hensiion. Perhaps those who are engaged in pinpricklng the South do not see the logical and inevitable outcome of that policy. but are actuated merely by cer- tain auerulousness of disposition which impe.s its unhappy possessor continually to find fault. Whatever the cause of their attitude, the effect of 1t upon the vigor, unity, and strength of the nation cannot but be deplorable.
 This Is what we wish to say to the South: The Ill will displayed toward that section of the country by these Northern newspapers cannot be found in the slightest degree in the breast of the average Northern citizen. The Northern newspapers WHICH are intent on keeping the nation disunited do not, in that par ticular, reflect the sentiment even of their own constituencies. Far from har- boring malice against the South, residents of the North regard 1t with a positive liking-with a feeling which may be re- garded as sentimental. Nothing, we be- lieve, demonstrates the truth of this observation better than the reception always accorded by audiences in North ern music halls. conventions. theatres, and parks to the tune of Dixie" The vociferous applause which never fails to greet this old anthem of the Confederacy indicates not only delight in its stirring strains but joy that the South has be- come again prosperous, progressive. loyal part of the country. The gallantry of the Southern volnteers in the Spanish war evoked as much pride in Northern cities and on Northern farms as dld the courage and heroism of the sons of federal soldiers. The use of words Northern and Southern which the pur- does not find reflection in the ordinary conversation and ordinary thought of the people who live north of Mason and Dixon's line-a line which should no longed divide sections.
 Lest the South should overestimate the attempts made by some misguided papers to prolong the old feud, we would state that the great body of people living in this part of the country are Americans first. They are proud of the whole coun- try and are loyal to the whole country. They do not sympathize with the at- tempts to encourage dissension and dis trust between different regions of the United States. They know that if Abra. ham Lincoln were alive today no man would view with more profound sadness than he the effort to foster hatred be- tween the North and South.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
IN SYLVAN WOODS.

Mr. Cleveland. as the papers inform us, is enjoying a sfihing excursion on Lake Medybemps, Away up in Maine. It must be an ideal place, right on the borders Of our land 1If he wishes he can climb to tho top of some hill, as Moses climbed to the top of the mountain of Nebo. and from thence he can look over into New Brunswick and see what manner of people our neighbors are, and whether he would like to go over and sojourn with them for time.
 And, If he becomes tired of his rest on Lake Medybemps he can go out and try his hook in Baskahegan. Molechumke- munk, Mattawamkeag. or some other of the many lakes which abound in the Pine Tree State. If he gets weary of still waters and wants to cast fly in the peliucid rivers he can soon reach Chun- quassabamtook, Passadumkeag, Mada- waska, or some other of the many rivers which, as the poet says. ''glideth at hls own sweet wlIl," beneath the soughing pines and the waving grasses. where the coot and the dl-dapper float and the dun deer comes down to slake his thirst in forests primeval. 5-iti
 If Mir. Cleveland wants to project his mind back to those who lived and fshed in those waters centuries ago he may take along his Natick lexicon and read about the namohs, the namasoogs and other varieties of fishes. Or he may find 1t interesting to study the habits of the queaueekum, the ungowaum and the other ducks of the. region. for he Is rather fond of ducks and ducking. He can find plenty to interest him. and while he is enjoying himself liar from the maddlng crowds ignoble strlfe." out of hearing of the baby's lungs and out of reach of the ''scurvy politicians" the ten tacular place-hunter and the ubiquitous reporters re can mediate on the construc- ton of his inaugural address and on the policies to be pursued when he again be- comes the triumphantly elected President of tFls great country, It is good that he is taking a rest for. he needs 1t, de- serves 1t and will enjoyit. Other alleged statesmen may cross the blue ocean and ramble through foreign lands, but our honored ex-President can find plenty of enjoyment and diversion in his own coun- try and among his own people. May he return from his outing, refreshed from his labors and fully prepared to take on himself the fortunes of the great Demo- cratic Party which needs him, wants him and will have him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
A nRANn NEw scANnAI...

Within the last few days a scandal has developed that is in some respects worse than anything connected with the postal exposures, because 1t is an exposure of frauds committed on the Indians who are wards of the nation and practically unable to protect themselves against the scoundrels who have been robbing them for years.
 The exposures are made public through the report of s. M. Brosius, the General Agent of the Indian Rights Association, and he has brought the matter before the administration in such manner that the Secretary of the Interior, to whose De- partment the subject belongs. has been compelled to institute an investigation, and if this is honestly conducted we pre- dict that there will be such disclosures as will make honest men hold their noses. and will be such a burden on the admin istration as win be hard to set rid of.
 As all the details are likely to be made public, for they have reached a point not necessary to go into them fully. Most of the swindllng has arisen out of the governments plan of making 'allot- ments'' to the Indians. White men go in and settle on these lands and refuse to pay rent or other compensation. Others aliottee and take possession on this fraudulent title. Members of the Dawes Commission, which was supposedly in- tended to see justice done to the Indians, are said to be implicated in these vari- ous forms of robbery, for those we have mentioned are only part of the methods resorted to to rob the Indians. and some of the most prominent Republicans of the Northwest. including officials of the Territory and of the Dawes Commission. are implicated.
 We have been rather closely reading the Indian Territory newspapers for some years. and have noted the complaints which have been made in them about the injustice which was being done the In- dians. These papers have no "pulr' with the administration, nor Is their influence feared. For these reasons no attention mas peen paid 10 tnelF cOInplalntS ana exposures. and the business of footing has gone on without interference. If Indian Territory were a powerful factor in poli- tics. and if its electoral votes were needed to elect a Republican President 1t is not reasonable to suppose that the wrongs which have been going on there could have continued without interference.
 The exposures already made by MT. Brosius. and the promise of other and more discreditable ones have penetrated the thick cuticle of those In power and we are told that they are so definite and so we'll substantiated that they will force an investigation, not only by the Indian Bureau. but by Congress. It is sincerely to be hoped that this is true and that the investigation will be full and com plete. The Indians are in no condition to right their own wrongs and this makes the duty of Congress more imperative. If they are not to be protected the coun- try otIght to know it
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
A NEW QUESTION.

A South Dakota paper called The Kim ball Graphic says:
 supposing some of these newspaper fei- half hose and peek-a-boo waists-which isn't so-let up on womens riggings awhile and tell us why man wears a belt and suspenders at the same time to keep his breeches on?
 Now there's a luscious bait for The Norfolk Landmark and other gudgeons to rise to, and it is dead sure to catch one or more of them. We have often noted the pecu.iarity to which The Graphic refers and are free to confess that we are muddled over 1t. We don't know whether the belt is worn to keep the brooches on or the brooches worn to keep the belt up. It must be one way or the other, but we don't know which. But just wait till the Virginia and Caro- lima papers open on the trail and there'n be music in the air. What some of them know-to hear them tell it-would fili volumes, and what they don't know would stock libraries.
 And the query of our South Dakota con- hShiPoAoAy WhA oS Q "SASoAhaO NiNSA- tisement during the hot and dull season They have worried over MT. Gains wife. the rabbits nose, elbow socks and such like until they have worn them all to rags, and something new will be like an oasis in the desert or as ''the shadow of a great rock in weary land" For their sakes we rejoice that something new is offered them and hope to be much edified by the outcome.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23

The Nashville News, referring to the possible nomination of German, Parker or Gray, says:
 We do not believe that Mir. Bryan will bolt either man here mentioned if he Is nominated on a platform ignoring free coinage, but preserving the principles of the Kansas City platform.
 There's richness, in large instalments. A platform ignoring free silver and free coinage and yet preserving the principles of the Kansas City platform" would be such a fearfully and wonderfully made document that none but loyal. Demo- crat" of the Tennessee variety could pos- sibly understand it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23

and those. who will not take advantage black. should be made to work by the process of law and the new vaRabond act chords the method by which 1t can be
 The. white men of Georgia are going to see that this law is strictly enforced against the worthless on their side of the certainly In the majority--can do TO bet ter work for their race than in following up the work started by Editor Burnett by prosecuting. not only the criminal among them, but the worthless vagabonds wno are constantly bringing disgrace up
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23

Alabama ought to be represented at the St. Louis Worlds Fair and $5O,OOO is the least that ought to be expended in that direction. What Alabamiah can visit that exposition of the progress of the rest of the world. and not feel ashamed if his own State has no place in the picture? We have more to show. and more induce ments to offer for settlers or investors than most of the States of the Union. and we will show a wonderful lack of appre- ciation of opportunities if our resources are net displAysa there.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23

There isn't particle of sense in a negro preacher writing to the President, as a Chattanooga specimen did: 'I am sure that express the true sentiment of 90 per cent of my race when I say that We are against crime" What is the good of being against crime in theory and not in practice? Anyone who knows the negro race knows that if the above statement was strictly true there would be very It, tie crime committed by negroes, for nearly every crime they commit is done knowingly and voluntarily.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
Should Lose No Time.
Mobile Herald.

The Northern papers should lose no time in sending some good reporters to South Dakota, where 1t has been dis covered that a 17-year-old girl has been held in bondage since she was two years old, her father having sold her into peonage at that time
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23

The St. Louis man who tried in vain to stop three street cars, and then held up the fourth one with pistol was clearly within his rights. declared the judge, be- fore whom he was hauled up for trial, and dismissed. Will 1t be necessary for St. Louisans generally to resort to that method of stopping the cars
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
SUNDAY, AUGUST as, 1903.
SUMMER TRIPS.

When you leave homo this Summer. have The Advertiser follow you Sent by mail to any address. postage prepaid. at the following rates:
 One " ssl. Daily and Sunday. .l6 One month. Daily and Sunday .e6 Three months. Daily and Sunday. | .9S Foreign postage leach month) extra.... 60
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
Must Stand for 1t.

Alexander City Outlook
 The country newspaper has no way of doing the Mergenthaler act in the editorial columns If it makes a break it must "cuss' the compositor or stand for 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
Green Goods Game.

Tuscaloosa Gazette.
 When rich old man marries a young wife and expects her to keep his memory green later on he is the victim of home made green-goods game.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
Give Their Address.

Editor The Advertiser:
 To enable an old Confederate soldier to secure a State pension. the address is wanted of Lieutenant Robert Morris and George Morris, both of Company G, 3Oth Alabama regiment. Send information to w. s. Neal, Brewton, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
The Primary Lesson.
Mobile Item.


 Does MT. Pulitzer in his school of journalism propose to teach his pupils that feature of the profession that en- ables one to live on a single meal day and look cheerful and contented all the time? This Is really the primary lesson
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
TT rs VERY san

What" said Judge Ely in the first ses- sion of the municipal court this morning insulting white women on the street? Six months" The case was one brought by Officer Finnerty of Sta. { against John Grayson, colored of Piedmont Street and Robert Lee, colored of Cambridge. The black men were drunk when arrested in Pleasant Street last night and were throwing their arms around white women.
 That is what we find in a recent issue of The Boston Record-"only that and nothing more." Not word or line of comment, not an editorial reference or any other allusion except the brief record as printed. We really would like to know somtehing more than that. We want to know if there were no white men around with manhood and decency enough about them to crack the skull of any negro found acting in that way.
 And we want to know something more about this judge. He belongs to the ''get there, Eli" family but he must have some good Southern blood in his veins. The punishment dealt out to the festive coons was probably as heavy as he was allowed to administer and If 1t includes hard labor some good may come of it.
 But what will Bostons exclusive colored set do about it? What say those educated Boston niggers who almost lynched Booker Washington because he was tell ing them some truths about themselves? Win they remain quiet and see their colored brethren deprived of the privilege of throwing their arms around white wo- men in the street? And will the white negropholists of the Hub hold their place while their >lear.y loved ebon-hued allies are sent to prison for merely carrying out the sacred principle of the equality of the races? Isn't 1t time for some body to do something? What is The Bos- ton Guardian doing? And are Plymouth Rock, Bunker Hill and Molly Pitcher nothing but memories? Can't Wendell Phillips, William Lloyd Garrison and the rest of 'em turn over in their graves a few turns? Really 1t is all very sad.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23

we are disposed to believe he is correct in his surmises. Our advice to the negroes is to give the cold shoulder to those who by letter. circular or speech seek to raise funds for any of these pension schemes
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
Cramps Not Cholera

Manila, Aug. 21.-6 p. m.)-Upon in- vestigation 1t turns out that the sup posed case of cholera upon the transport Sherman was merely an attack of severe cramps. Upon raising the quarantine the sherman sailed immediately with clean bill of health.