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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
Wiley on Alabama.


 notice in the sprigfhtly address of Colo mel Wiley to the Brotherhood of Engineers at the Auditorium. a reference in good taste to the pivotal character of Alabama In the affairs of the age generally, The colonel ought to be a member of the State Text Book Committee-up to that point In his public teaching.
 However, like too many other public teachers amongst us, our orator now drops precipitately from assertion of fact to apology for fact asserted. The same as If he were still teaching fact, and not doubtable Colonel contradicts himself by presenting this same Alabama in two separate parts. to wit the part of the rule of sentiment" as he phrases It. for the first forty years of Statehood, and the part of the rule of Common sense," as he discovers 1t, in the last forty years. Lower down in the column the orator eloquently conjures up Nature to attest the stable fame of Alabama's We'll said, Now, if Mature" eschews sentiment !" whence came the brilliant mind of the orator the imagery of "The Raven" the colors of the light, the twinkling of the stars, the melody of the circumambient when the winds pass through If every tree suitable for the saw mill only and the space on earth taken up by and the space on earth taken up by flowers appropriated to turpentine and rosin producing forest?
 "Comon sense" must call lustily to be saved from its friend, this orator, when he essays to take 1t out of the life of the first forty years of Alabama Statehood.
 Alexis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
PRATrvILLE RIFLES INSPECTED
Officers Give Banquet in Honor of
 Captain Johnson,

Prattville. June 3.-(special )-Company B. Prattville Rifles. were inspected by Col. w. W. Brandon and Capt. William H. Johnson of the United States army, last evening in It's armory. There were about forty-five men in line. The con- pany made a good impression on the in- specting officers. After the inspection, the commissioner officers of the company and Col. W. W. Brandon, Capt. William H. Johnson and some twelve or fifteen in- vited guests, repaired to tie Carter House, where a sumptuous banquet was spread. There were plates for twenty four and it proved a merry company. At the close of the meal, champagne was opened, and Col. W. w. Brandon acted as toastmaster, making a very pretty speech in accepting the honor. Captain Johnson responded to the Army and Navy of the United States" Judge G. S. Livingston responded to Our Citizen Soldiers in his usual happy manner.
 Hon. H. s. Doster responded to "Rela- tions of the Volunteers to LeSislative Work" H. P. Gipson responded to Re lation of Citizens to the Soldiers and P. E. Alexander responded to Woman. "
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
Good Authority.

New York Evening Post.
 Mir. Bourke Cochran has been inter. viewed at Berlin on the subject of MT. Clevelanqs nomination for the Presi- dency. He is reported as saying that if there is popular demand for MT. Cleve- lands return to the Presidency stronR enough to force his nomination upon the Democratic Convention, that same de mand will insure his election because the opposition to him is strongest in his own party. Mir. Cochran ought to be an au- thority on the subject of Cleveland s powers, for he went to the Chicago Con vention in 1892 as the anti-Cleveland orator of Tammany Hall and there made a speech, in the name of the solid New York delegation. in which he predicted the loss of the State and the country If Cleveland should be nominated. The same popular demand. however, which forced Clevelands nomination upon the conven. ton was strong enough to insure his carrying New York and the country and if we are not mistaken, the support of the Tammany orator himself. Therefore MT. COckran's sayings on this subject must be considered little less than oracular.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
INTERPRETATIONS.
Lieutenant of Navy Weeds Belle of
 Auburn.

Auburn, June 3.-(Special.)- of the prettiest weddings ever solemnized in the handsome new Methodist Church here took place Tuesday evening at 6:30 o'clock when Lieut.. David E. Theleen of the United States Navy was married to Miss Mary Claud Persons. Miss Mary Casey presided at the organ. The bridal party were preceded to the all tar by the ushers, Dr. Terrell Pearson of Montgomery. F. R. Frazer of Opelika, w. B. Gullatte and s. L. Toomer of Auburn.
 Miss Pauline Persons. cousin of the | bride and daughter of Medical Director R, c. Persons of the United States Navy vas maid of honor, and led the way for the bride, who entered on the arm of her brother, Dr. H. s. Persons. The groom entered with his brother, Oscar Theeen of Kenosha, Wis, who was his pest man. The marriage service was impressively conducted by Rev. E. A. Dannelly. The bride wore gown of cream voile over taffeta with hat to match, and a diamond brooch set with pearls, the gift of the groom.
 The groom wore the handsome uniform of lieutenant of the United States Navy.
 After the ceremony. when the bride had changed her gown for a travelling toilet of a black tailor suit with blue silk shirt waist, MT. and Mrs. Theleen left on their wedding Journey to Washington, D. C., and other points East The groom presented the maid of honor and the ushers each with a crescent stick pin set with pearls as souvenirs of the wedding.
 The bride is sister of Dr. H. s. Per. sons of Montgomery, Prof. H. H. Per sons of the University and of Mrs. A St. c. Dunston of this place. She has spent her childhood and most of hel young womanhood here, where she is uni. | versally beloved for her personal charms and graces.
 | MT. Theleen is a lieutenant in the United States Navy, and for the present
 has shore duty and is stationed at Nor. | folk, Va.
 An exceptional number of weddine gifts, which include handsome silver, cut. giass. hand-painted china and bric-a bIac were displayed at the home of the
 brides sister, Mrs. H. St. c. Dunstan and elicted much admiration
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
GENERAL WHEELER.
Was in No Manner slighted at Ne,
 Orleans

Was in No Manner slighted at New Orleans.
 Letter from Captain Daniel Coleman in Chattanooga Times.
 Huntsville. Ala. May 30, 1sOs To The Chattanooga Times:
 The sensational statement by news paper correspondent in one of the daily newspapers, that General Wheeler ap- peared in re-union hall clad in the uni form or United States general" was so old Confedrates to be so absolutely un- true that 1t was not deemed necessary by the writer to deny it. But some people will persist in believing it, not withstanding the denial by Colonel R. B. Snowden. of Memphis, in The Commer- cial- Appeal of May 28.
 The writer. therefore, as a neighbor and friend. desires to corroborate what Colo Wheeler at he St. Charles Hotel, was in his room with him, was at the table with him, and saw him frequently. No inci- dent of the kind mentioned by the cor did not wear any federal uniform at the auditorium. He was dressed In simple citizens dress at the auditorium and everywhere else, and received a great ovation at reunion hall and everywhere he appeared. While at his room at the hotel constant stream of old comrades poured in upon him. On the morning of the parade 1 found a crowd of his old comrades at ms uO0r as early as o'clock in the m ornlng trying to see him. l told them he had but little sleep the night before, and, while I wanted to see him too, I suggested to them to wait until o'clock and would wake him up. They laughingly said: No, he used to wake us up at all hours, and now we are going to wake him up," and wake him up we did, and they al rushed in on him. and such affectfonate greetings I never witnessed. was in his room for some time. He had no uniform. While in his room, Colonel Snowden came and we had a pleasant chat together. No uu- pleasant incident was mentioned. General Wheeler did not feel sighted at anything that took place. He was as happy as a boy. There may be those envious and jealous of the high position he holds in the affections and esteem of the whole coun- try. especially in the love and admira- tion If his old Confederate comrades, who | would like to slight him. Be that as 1t may. General Wheeler can't be sighted He holds too high and exalted a place in | the hearts of all his countrymen to be | sighted.
 If the opportunity ever comes to his old Confederate comrades. they will show to the world how they love, admire, al- most adore General Joe Wheeler. Daniel Coleman,
 Commander Egbert J. Jones Camp, U. ~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
A MISERABLE FA1sEHooD.

The amount of absolute lying that has gone the rounds of the press regarding the alleged mistreatment of General Wheeler at New Orleans is enough to disgust one with some of the newsmakers of the country-ors rather. with the fak- CTS who Impose on the newspapers. The lying statement which was teiegraphed all over tho United States that General Wheeler was snubbed because he wanted to join the Confederate parade in Fed eral uniform. and that he left New Or- leans hurriedly and in great chagrin, has had It's day, but 1t takes a long time to overtake and stamp out falsehood.
 The Advertiser has thus far had noth- ing to say about this affair. We never for a moment credited the statement sent out from Atlanta, although 1t was made with such an appearance of genuineness and truth that we saw no way to correct 1t at the time. We have waited for the whole truth to come out, having little doubt that our first impressions were correct and that the story was a lie out of the whole cloth. A letter from Capt. Daniel Coleman, of Huntsville, published on this page of The Advertiser ought to be conclusive on this point.
 General Wheeler was not sighted or snubbed. On the contrary, he was re- ceived with boisterous enthusiasm wher- ever he appeared. No veteran met with a more hearty and genuine welcome than he, and none appreciated it more highly. He did not propose to exhibit himself in his Federal uniform, because he had none with him, and because he could not have been guilty of such bad taste. The whole story was a miserable and discreditable invention, and We thoroughly agree with The Chattanooga Times when it says:
 We have no allowances to make for a falsehood, a misrepresentation so un- uuaIihedly gratuitous and harmful as this one. It not only subjected an hon orable gentleman and brave soldier to great embarrassment, but 1t reflected upon the intelligence, the loyalty and the magnanimity of the veteran Confer crates who represent in spirit and in sen tiHnent the people of the South. There is no allowance to be made for a man who could deliberately send out so unwar- ranted a story, and the newspaper re- sponsible for his employment and for printing his mendacious account owes it to the country to publish his name so that hereafter all may be forewarned of the unreliability of what he may offer in the newspapers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
Letters to the Editor.
THE COUNTY BOND CASE.
A Correction Made by One of the At.
 torneys for the County.

torneys for the County.
 Montgomery. June 3, 1908. Editor The Advertiser:
 In your issue of this date under the ns Gennsy s1n s made thss the bond company did not contest its lia- piiity for the general fund of the county, but only for the proceeds. of the bond sale. The statement is erroneous. The bond company never at any time admit; ted It's liability for the general fund which the Treasurer had in bank, until that liability was incoptestably estab- iished by the evidence on the former trial-that evidence being, in substance. fund through checks on other banks; that his predecessor and others gave him checks on other banks which cheeks he deposited with the Morris Bank. and the banks on which they were drawn. The truth Is that from the time of the bank failure. January 25, 1901, down to the time of the trial last July, when the evil dence had fixed the liability as above stated. the bond company on all occa- sions denied and contested Its liability for the general fund as well as for the pro- ceeds of the bond sale. In the proposi- ton to and agreement with the Board of Revenue relating to the extension of One of the provisions of that agreement was that so long as the bank kept up the stipulated payments, no warrant in ex- cess of the amount so paid should be drawn on the fund. When the case came on trial in the Federal Court last July, the bond company filed, among other pleas denying all liability, plea of non est factum. that is, plea setting up that the official bond sued on was not executed by 1t or by any one authorized to bind it in the preimses, and this plea was sworn to by the Vice-President of the bond company, who was then at the court. The plea was based on the fact that the bond. when signed by the au- thorized agent of the bond company, was payable to the State of Alabama. and that before delivery 1t was changed hy another agent who delivered the bond (but whose authority to make the change was denied so as to be payable to the County of Montgomery as required by the statute. It Is true that this plea was subsequently, withdrawn; but it was only after counsel for the county had shown that under the provisions of the Code. the change was immaterial. Had the plea been sustained. the bond conn pany would have escaped all liability, and. of course. paid nothing.
 W, l.. Martin
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04

mineral regions, and for that reason the large corporations which have such great and vital interests in the mineral wealth of the State should be most liberal in their contributions. The mines and the railroads will reap much of the harvest that would follow such showing at St. Louis as we should have.
 But 1t must not be imagined that the farmers. the gardeners, the horticultural fists and the dairymen will not be benent- ted by an exhibit of their products, Ala bama has room for skilled workers in all departments of industry. and a class of immigrants who will bring capital and industry, skill and experience to the vast areas outside the mineral regions will be desirable acquisition to our citizenship. Let us try to get them by showing them what we have to offer them.
 It is not alone the various commercial organizations of the State that should take part in this movement. These bodies can lead in the work, because they are better organised and better fit- ted for 1t, but they should have the cor dial assistance of all the citizens, Each county and each community can get up something. and if 1t Is but few dollars, 1t will do good. It Is probably too late for the State to have a building of its own. but there will be no difficulty about getting space for an exhibit. and there can be no defence for our people if we permit the State to go unrepresented Let the whole people of Alabama feel that they have an interest in the great Expo- sition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04

The Western World, J. c. Leftwicb.s coiored organ. which seems to be publish ed all over Oklahoma and Indian Terri tory. has this explanatory paragraph:
 Professor Washington gets the money out of the Northern people by teaching the young negro how to make beds in the South, and he gets the money out of the Southern people by sleeping in the beds in the North.
 That graft is a new one on us. If the Northern people are willing to give up their money in order to have their beds occupied by negro visitors. we can send them more customers than they can find beds for.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
BRYAN DID IT.
How He Defeated Wisconsin's Demo
 cratic Nominee.


 Chicago Chronicle:
 Mayor Rose of Milwaukee explained to a reporter at Indianapolis how he was defeated last fall as the Democratic can dldate for Governor of Wisconsn. He says that MT. Bryan defeated him. and there Is no doubt of the fact
 At the State election In Wisconsin last date or Governor, received the entire distinctly Populistic and Socialistic vote. MT. Bryan's Nebraska newspaper ad- Vised his Wisconsin followers to vote against Rose, the Democratic candidate Tor Governor. on the ground that the Convention by which Rose was nominat- ed did not reaffirm the exploded Populis- Gc and free silver platform of Kansas It followed that the entire Bryanite vote Of the State was cast for La Toilette. eently usurped Democratic leadership with considerable influence in their localities. Mayor Rose truly says that he received large vote from conservative Republi- cans opposed to La Follette's Populistic yagarleS. He would have been elected but Tor the Democratic detection which MT. I bryah m hls paper and by personal cor Mayor Roses indictment of MT. Bryan IS highly interesting. for there Is no one now claiming to act with tho Democratic party who Is so great a stickler for reg uIarity as the late candidate. He not only Will not tolerate bolter but he even objects to bolters voting his ticket
 The Mayor of Milwaukee Is not a man who IS likely to make an assertion of this kind. without being in possession of con. Vincing evidence of it's truth.
 Don't plunge iced drinks into a heated
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04

IL VIII De remembered that at the re- cent meeting of the editors in Alabama the following resolution was adopted:
 That the Alabama Press Association earnestly endorse the efforts of the Ala bama Commissioners and commercial bodies to have Alabama fittingly repre- sented at this great exposition. and urge upon the State administration and all the people the importance of everyone contributing their faithful efforts looking an organization, pledge our best efforts to assist in securing proper exhibit at St. Louis for the State of Alabama.
 We really hope the brethren of the press will not fail to keep this matter constantly before the public. for it means much 10 Alabama. The State itself may or may not make any appropriation, for 1t may not be in condition to do so but the people of the State can and should c, me forward and enable Alabama to make such an appearance at St. Louis as will be entirely creditable. There are very few States Tn this Union which have more to show than ours has and 1t will certainly be a reflection on State and people if it is not done.
 AHSAO oAo many 6OOu ana pdIFlOtlC CtIl- zens of Alabama who insist that the State ought not to appropriate public funds to such purpose. Whether we do o- do not agree with them, they have one strong point to their arguments, and that is, that while all the people of the State must contribute to a State exhibit, certain sections and certain citizens will derive more benefit than others, and that for this reason the use of public money will not, be fair and equitable.
 We may not subscribe to this method of reasoning but we may as well be guided by possibilities, and one of them as we have stated, is that the State may not be financially able to make any ap- propriation. or only a small one, and for that reason it is incumbent on the people to take the matter up and push 1t in such way that Alabama will not be dis credited in the eyes of the world. It may be, and doubtless is, true that certain sections win be benefited more than others by the proposed exhibit. A proper showing of Alabama's vast mineral re- sources as well as her possibilities will certainly be of immense advantage to the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
 DEATH OF DR. J. A. STOWE.
He Was for Many Years a Physician
 in Lee County.

Opelika. June 3,-(Special)-Dr.J J. A. Stowe. one of the oldest citizens In the County, and at one time a very promi- nent physician; died at l1is home near the city yesterday of old age. and was buried this morning. He Is survived by his wife and several grown children.
 Miss Bird Daffin, one of the city S charming young ladies was married to w. P. Dunn of Nashville, yesterday evening at 6:30 o'clock at the Presbyte- rian Church. by Dr. E. P. Davis. After the marriage a reception was held at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. ". c. Daffin. MT. and Mrs. Dunn left this morning for their future home in Nashville, stopping over a few days with she groom's parents in Atlanta.
 Stitch c. Hannon, about 20 years of age, died at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. J. D. Hannon. yesterday of jaundice. He had been sick only few days and his death was Ia surprise to a large number of friends. His funeral took place this morning at 10 o'clock from the residence of his parents, inter ment being in City Cemetery.
 Captain W. H. Johnson. U. s. A. and Adjutant General w. W. Brandon in- spected company H, 2nd Regiment, A. N. G., Monday night at the armory Cap tain Johnson said that the company stood the best Inspection of any company so far. The general average was S4 per cent.
 Mrs. Frazer, a very old lady, died at her home on Geneva Street late yester- day afternoon of cancer. She had been sick for long while. Her funeral took place this afternoon from her late resi- dencs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
DEATH OF GULLY DUNCAN.
The Young Man Succumbs to Fever
 at River Falls.

Greenville, June 3.-(speciai)-The re- on the Geneva train this morning from River Falls and carried to Honoraville for burial. He was a son of MT. and Mrs. County few months ago. Several weeks ago he was stricken with fever and Mon day night he died.
 this morning by a number of former f. neIRhbors and relatives who accompanied them to the burial. Messrs. Parker and % With them lienon from RiveT s Fails iSasea' came
 Rev. w. H. Morris of Anniston is with
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
ROANOKE NEWS.

Roanoke. June S.-(special)-Quite ( Stevenson. of this place in his being ap, pointed one of, the 100 delegates to repre- sent the Methodist Episcopal Church South, in the great Interdenominationa Missionary Conference to be held or Lookout Mountain July IS. His offlcia duties will prevent his acceptance.
 Tallapoosa County. sent T6ad of ribbon cane syrup to Roanoke last Friday and found a ready sale for it at 55 cents a gallon. which netted him $44.55.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
Keep Their Mouths Shut.

Georgiana Enterprise.
 If the Northern people desire to help simply keeping their mouths shut. The sermons. speeches and writings of such men, as Dr. Hills does the negro race much harm. It does seem that the more the South does for the colored man the harder such fool cranks as this Dr. Hills work to undo what has been done. If they will keep their mouths shut and leI our affairs alone we of the South can and will settle the negro problem.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04

Relics of great battles are eagerly sought for, but the most unique case comes from Indiana, and from a Fed eral soldier who was in the battle of Get tysburg. He recently went to the battle field and hunted out and bought large fuge when Picketts Confederates were making things hot for the Union men. If there had been several thousand boulders handy, the result of that battle might have been different. But is this man proud of his relic?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04
The Advertisers Circulation Tn

Tho guaranteed net paid circulation of the Daily and Sunday Advertiser continues 70 STOW. The sworn detailed figures for the month of April just passed, emphasize The AdTertiser,a oft-fepeated statement tnat us guaranteed net paid circulation is greater than the actual issue of any other two Ala- oama morning newspapers combined Taxing gnta eact. in connection with the htgh class pf the paper's readers into consideration, t ts no wonder The Advertiser prints larger roiume of advertising, local and foreign. gay temporaries. and at higher rate per Inch.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04

We agree thoroughly with The Leaven- worth Times when it says that "Pennsyl- vania was never known to straddle the tariff question" Certainly not That State never straddles any boodling prop- osition. s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-04

"Either W. R. Hearst or Judge Parker will be the nominee of the Democratic Party" Is the dictum of The Selma Times. We'll, we are not going fishing in either case. but If Hearst IS the nominee we shall prepare to feel quite feeble.