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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02
FRIGHTENING THE NEGROES.

About the worst mix-tip we have lately read of occurred at a negro church up in Pennsylvania a short time ago. of which The Macon Telegraph has this account:
 It seems that the church was surround CT liberal supply of these officers, the vaccine physicians forced their way in and charged down upon the worshippers. against their wills. 1t being necessary in numerous cases for three policemen to throw the patient down and hold him Cor herl before the operation could be accom- and such was the confusion that the physicians, losing track of those whom they had operated on, vaccinated many persons four and five times.
 No doubt those poor ignorant negroes having in mind the treatment accorded their race in Pennsylvania and other Northern States. felt that they had cause for fright. Visions of vivisection. fiaying alive and other dire misfortunes doubtless filled them with horror and dread, and they only thought of escaping from what looked to them like a visitation of the devils of their ancestral faith.
 But if they were alarmed and mortified when they were being operated on what will be the feelings of those who got such an overplus of 1t when the vaccine virus gets in it's work? If 1t takes from each operation some of them would better have the smallpox and be done with it. Their opposition to be operated on Is but an- other evidence of the strong feeling of superstition which yet controls many of the race. They look on. vaccination as but another form of voodooism. and seem to think their immortal souls as we'll as their bodies will be placed in jeopardy if they submit to be operated on. It must have been a gruesome. as well as amus- ing spectacle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02

man of this city returned yesterday morning from an extended trip through Oklahoma Territory and Texas. He re- ports having a pleasant and enjoyable trip. ,-
 Among the visitors registered at ho- teis are Mir. R. W. Lee of Clio. Mr. s. F. Atkinson of Tensaw. MT. s. Castle berry of Castleberry, MT. J. 0. Hudson of Mt. Willing. MT. s. c. Henser of Tus- caloosa, Mir. B. A. Wood of Meridian. Miss, and Messrs. o. B. Cook and W. c. Weaver of Fort Deposit Messrs. s. s. Foshee. B. M. Blacksher and Stacy Douglas, leading citizens Of Brewton, are in the city. MT. D. g. Brockway of Livingston. and MT. John F. Ramsay of Sufnterville are visiting Montgomery. Mir. Monroe D. Black and MT. J. R. Little of Mobile, reached Montgomery last night.
 MT. F. K Bunkley, warden at the State penitentiary at wetumpka, came to town last night. Union. is attending the Grand Lodge of Masons. Rabbi M. Newfield of Birmingham came to town last night. He is at the New Mabson.
 Mir. A. E. Garner came up to Mont gomery from Dothan yesterday.
 Dr. K. W. Harrison and wife of Lowndesboro, are in the city. 
 Hon. Alex T. London of Birmingham came to town last night.
 Mir. Guy Durrell and wife of Birming- ham are in Montgomery.
 MT. R. S. W. Browne of Birmingham is in the city.
 MT. J. c. Hicks of Centervilie is in Montgomery.
 Mir. Ernest 6. Blue of Union Springs, is in town.
 Mir. o. K. Cameron of Sheffield, is in town.
 MT. B. B. Deason of Clanton, is in town.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02
A srnoNanR DEMocRAcY.

The Minneapolis Journal, Republican newspaper with strong independent pro- cfivities. is very sfaverabiy impressed with the Democratic House leader. John sharp Williams. Speaking of his leader ship and of his pledges for his party. The Journal says:
 If Mir. Williams is as good as his word. he will have the sincere good wishes of all the patriotic people of the country in his effort to turn the DemoSratlc party political party which will gain. the conf dence of the business interests of the country while keeping in. mind the wei. happen to the Repubiicsn party and the country than the rehabilitation of the Democratic party. A great country forced to commit itself to one political party because there Is no choice. Is taking e hazardous course. %
 Those are more fair and more liberal expressions than we usually find in any of our Republican contemporaries. though the remark that the country has been compelled to accept the rule of the Re- publican party because there is no choice is somewhat raspins. Is 1t not true. however? The serious, conservative sentiment of the country has really had no choice for severab years but to accept | and submit to the rule of the Republican party. Rather 1t was choice between two evils. and it was felt that on the whole the country would be better of under the Republicans than under the Democracy that has controlled the party of late. If there is a hope of getting back to old principles and of having a solidly united Democracy we cordially agree with The Journal that it will be good thing for the country as well as for the party. And The Journal gives another good req son why our party should unite when it says: ga #1
 The disregard of the Republican leaders for public opinion as developed on the ltariff question in the last two or three years and the cynical disdain . of party absence of q worthy opposition party.
 And so. though it may not be possible to put the Republicans out of power. 1t Is possible for them to be led to mend their ways if they can be made to feel that Democracy is again a force to be reck~ oned with and feared. If we can't defeat them we may imbue them with such a firm conception of the power of Democ- racy, and of their own danger that they will no longer move on as if they had a fee simple title to the government We will either defeat them, if we go at.it in the right way, or we will frighten them into better behavior.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02
WANT NATIONAL CONVENTION
Chicago, St. Louis and Milwaukee to Contest for Republican Gathering


 Washington Special to New York Times The Republican National Committee will assemble in this city December Il. less than two weeks from this time. to select a place and designate a time for holding the National Republican Convention. AL ready the canvass has begun for choice of cities. The principal contestants are likely to be Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Louis. The city last named wants both National Conventions next year, the prin- cipal inducement held out being the pres- ence of the Louisiana Purchase Exposi- tion. 1t is assumed that everybody con- nected with President-making next year will want to attend the Exposition, and that by holding the conventions at St. Louis the delegates and the crowds at- tracted to the conventions would have that opportunity.
 Whoever gets the Republican Conven- ton will have to guarantee fund of $50O00, which sum is required by the Na- tional Committee to make the preliminary arrangements. Chicago. 1t Is understood, is prepared to guarante that sum and to provide a hall free of charge. The Coli scum Building is offered for this purpose. It is proposed to furnish and equip that at a cost of about sSo,0OO. and in the ex- pectation that the Democrats will also oc- cupy it for their convention. These Of- fers. together with the hotel and tele. graphic facilities possessed by Chicago
 Will make that city a strong candidate. Pittsburg is candidate. It is urged on behalf of the Smoky City that the first Republican Convention was held there kee will be strong competitor, and there | will be many advocates of that city be- cause of it's geographical situation, conn l paratively low temperature in the sum | places on Lake Michigan. Detroit and San Francisco will be candidates. also.
 The latter is making a strong claim on
 the ground that the Pacific Coast has ton by the party leaders, and that | the electoral votes of those States may | be needed next year to insure the success of the Republican candidates.
 If there should be a contest it will rest between Chicago and Milwaukee, with the chances favoring the former.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02
The Public Debt.

Washington. Dec. 1.-The monthly statement of the public debt shows that at the close of business Nov. 30. 1903, the debt less cash in the treasury amounted to $925 s29. 40. which is an in- crease for the month of s5.426.9O9. This, however, does not include $931. POS S69 in certificates and treasury notes outstand- ing which are offset by an equal amount of cash held for their redmeption.i The cash in the treasury is g, 1,S9S. .957. .932 against which there are demand liabili- ties of outstanding amounting to $l 72O50S, which leaves cash balance on hand of $36s.Z .42a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02
Montana Legislature Meats

Helena. Mont, Dec. 1.-The Legislative Assembly met in special session to-day to consider bill which will give the su. preme court authority to review facts in cases Of equity and change of fudge ship. This bill is the outcome of the recent copper troubles in Montana which resulted in the closing of all the amal. gamated copper company's mines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02
Negroes Well Of.

Demopolis Express.
 It is nothing to see negroes on the streets of Demopolis with g. shot sack full of sil- ver dollars This fact tells a story of prosperity for the rich Marengo section that needs no explaining. After paying advances, rent notes, etc, the average ne- gro farmer has money left and to spend and it is his delight to carry his money exposed while touring the city making his purchases.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02

That is the interesting question in this time was tolerably clear. He clearly in- timated as much. at any rate. Why this change of purpose -virEiniap-P Hot.
 Thank you for nothing. You'd better be trying to devise some method of getting rid of the Old Man of the Sea, who though now in foreign lands. still hangs to the shoulders of the Democratic party. The Advertiser has before this wanted something good that the fates denied 1t
 and has always lived through it. Finally
 there is not scintilla of evidence to show that Mr. Cleveland intsnded to be a can. didate again.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02
Is Q Shame.
Sheffield Res

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 It is a shame that Alabama, with her soil so admirably adapted to diversified farming should have to depend almost wholly on the cotton crop. Some day of sheer necessity, if not otherwise, there in Alabama. and then the State will blos- som and flourish as 1t never did before in it's history.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02
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octogsnariau Mason Q Visitor.

OcboSeu1rxau maeon Q vas&voT.
 An unusual and unique visitor to the State Capitol yesterday was MT. J. A: Hall, an aged and respected citizen of Fillmore county. Mir. Hall. as has been his custom for fifty years, came to Mont- gonfery to attend the sessions of the Grand Lodge of Masons, and in accord ance with another custom of equal length he called to pay his respects to the Gov ernor of Alabama.
 MT. Hall has attended fifty sessions of the Grand Lodge of Alabama. His visit to Montsomery to the present Grand Lodge is hts fftieth annual trip to Mont gomery on that errand. He has come to Montgomery in the first week of every December for the past fifty years. It has been his fnvariable custom to call upon the Governor on these visits.
 When Private Secretary ]. Kirk Jack son. who has served three Governors, reached the Capitol Monday morning he notified Governor Jeiks that one of his callers would be Mir. Hall of Elmore county. Mir. Jackson said that in all his experience as private secretary. MT. Hall had never omitted his visit of res- pect to the Governor.
 True to the prediction, Mr. Hall was the first visitor to the Governors office yesterday morning. He was given a cor dial reception.
 MT. Hall has shaken hands with every Governor Alabama has had since -..e State Capitol was moved to Montgom- cry from Tuscaloosa in 1s46. He is now over 30 years old. but is still hale and hearty. His strength and healthy ap- pearance induces tho belief that he may live to make many more calls upon the Governor of Alabama.
 Mir. Hall, who is 8 planter. is held in the highest esteem by his neighbors in Fillmore county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02
Such High Carnival.

FT0fehC0 HeTaIu. had great deal to say about his honesty and yet at no other period of the coun- try's history have the "grafters" held such high carnival This is probably due to the unsuspecting innocence of his na- ture.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02

The Richmond Times-Dispatch has sa editorial on persimmons and by some uH- accountable oversight falls to claim that they originated in Virginia, or that the fruit of that State is better than all oth CTS. We expect to see The I'D. taken tc task by its bsethren of the Old Dominion for its failure to claim things.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02
Says The Memphis News:

If Bryan will now come forward and declare unequivocally that he will support the nominee and platform of the next na- tional convention. the last stumbling block in the way of complete concord will be removed.
 Possibly so. but We shall not undertake the feat of holding our breath till he ''comes forward" with such declaration.
 The latest plan to destroy germs is by turning lenkocytes loose among 'em. so a scientist tells us. We don't know how you are to catch these last ones.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02

We can aIl join in the wish that Mir. Bryan may have pleasant time on the other side of the big water, but is there not danger that much association with mObles and plutocrats will spoil him7
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02
For the Brain.

Mobile Herald.
 The fellows made so far-famed by the manufacture of wooden nutmegs are now telling about the rich deposit of radium underlying their State. They must be taking breakfast cereals for the brain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02

We thoroughly agree with The Phila- delphia Record that few people in the Uni ted States read Mr. Cleveland's letter with more interest or pleasure than Roosevelt did The ex-President is the one man of all others whom Teddy hal most cause to dread and we've no ds~b4 that he drew long breath of relief s@sa he read the letter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02
Biggest Set of Fools.

Florala News.
 While we have always been Democratic, we believe that the Democrats are the biggest set of fools on the earth. They remind us of the way some people act re- lative to church and schools. No two of them want the same man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02
Will Sour on Them.

They are making umbrella handles now out of milk, and The Atlanta Journal thinks that they should be eagerly bought by the dudes. Possibly the stolen ones will sour on them too.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02
Solid ana substantial.

The appended statement of The Advertisers circulation for the month of October shows not eniy meet satisfactory state of anRirs. 20 far as volume is corcerned but goes furtner and proves conelusiseiy that the clientele ot Afabama's Only Metropolitan Newspaper ts both solid and substantial. The Advertiser maintains that It's circulation exceeds the ac- tual issue of any other two Alabama morning nawspapers eofnhinad-aad the .statefnent re- mains unchallenged
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02

Some of the Chicago poultry dealers tried to get up a cornes to boost the price of turkeys and found thsn beautifully left with a surplus on hand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02

They had little earthquake up fin Illi- nois a few days ago but that is nothing. They can have almost any kind of @ shake in that region.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02
A Plea for the Poor.

Rabbi A. J. Messing. president of the Organized Charities of Montgomery yes terday prepared the following appeal. which will to-day be sent to the members of the organization:
 We beg to inform xou herewith that your membership fee to the Organized Charities is now due.
 Tn view of our limited resources we feel that it would be robbing the poor engage the services of collector and
 would thank you sincerely for a prompt remittance by mail upon receipt of this notification.
 "The minimum membership fee for in- dividuals is s, but contributions in any amount are earnestly solicited and thank fully accepted. It is hoped that every one will give in proportion to his means to the cause of the widows and the or- phans. The present cold weather entails great suffering upon the poor and desti- ute in our midst and reinforces our ap- peal to. your generosity and our plea for prompt attention.
 Make cheeks payable either to Glad den Harrison, secretary, or s. B. Marks, IT,, treasurer"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02

"If not silver, what?'' asks still-in- the-woods contemporary. We'll, if we can't get silver we'll take long green.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02

We shall see how those friends of our intimate bosom. The Charlotte Observer and The Montgomery Advertiser relieve an emhaWassing situation.
 In the meantime 1t seems that MT. Cleveland has really taken himself out @f the situation. Why has he done SO?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02
Nigger Talk.

Coosa Argus.
 Dick, Crumpacker and company seems inclined to inject a dose of .'nigger" talk into Congress. Congress has our sympa- thy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02

Hon. Richard T. Holland of Castleber- ry, member of the House of Representa- tives from Conecuh county, is at the Exchange.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02

Judge Daniel A. Greene of the Bir- mingham City Court. and Mir. F. H. AL lison of Birmingham. are at the New Mabson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02
ocTopFR Ioos.

P J. Kelly. Circulation Manager of lhe Montgomery Advertiser. being duly sworn. says: The foregoing statement Of The AuSSE~ elser's daily circulation for the month or Oc- eober. 1908, Is true and correct. and compiled after all returns from uewsboys. news agents and leftover copies have been deducted.
 P. J. KELLY, Circulation Manager; .s Sworn to and subscribed before me this Stn day of November 1908. F. W. JACKSON.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02

Messrs. Elliott c. Rickarby and Hen ry D. Lesesne, we'll known citizens of Mobile, are in Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02

MT. W. c. Bledsoe of Lafayette came to town yesterday and will be here to- day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02

Messrs. W. c. Miles and J. B. Carr O. Birmingham are in town.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02

Messrs. Robert Neill and Peter Neill Oi Vivian are in town
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02

Mayor A. V. Buck and Mir. J. s. Wind ham of Elba are here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02

MT. George W. Randall of Blocton iC a visitor to Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02
Third Infantrv Muddle.

The Birmingham newspapers" said a Montgomery military officer. pretend to be mystified by the sudden and unex- pected resignation of Captain H. B. Ken nedy from his post as adjutant of the Third Infantry of which Colonel E. l.. Higdon served so long as commander. It is intimated by the newspapers that the 3rd Infantry is about to be mus tered out of the service and reorganized, and that Captain Kennedy resigned to get out of the way before the crash comes.'
 T know Captain Kennedy intimately '' continued this officer, ''and I feel that this suggestion does him an injustice. He Is deeply imbued with the military spirit and Is an active business young man. He takes no interest in politics and I know that he was profoundly disgusted with the injection of politics into regimental affairs. These political plays came near sucking the Hfe-blood of the regiment.
 Captain Kennedy stood with Colonel Higdon, in his controversy with Lieuten- ant Colonel Kyle because Captain Ken- nedy thought Colonel Higdon proceeded In proper military way. When Colonel Higdon entered into a controversy with Governor Jelks, Captain Kennedy an- nounced to his friends that he could not follow Colonel Higdon into such con- troversy as Governor Jelks was the com mander-in-chief of the Guard.
 Lieutenant Colonel Mcconnell" con tinued Captain Kennedy, as adjutant of the regiment, and it Is my opinion that Captain Kennedy has given up his com mission for the purpose of becoming a candidate for colonel. He is the most experienced officer in the regiment, and if I am not mistaken. is the most popu- lar. Whether the 3rd Infantry is re- organized or not I look to see Captain Kennedy it's next colonel"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02

City subscriptions should bo paid to the foi owing authorized collectors only: z. y Gam City Circuiator; Z l.. Eason, J. O. Jones. j. II. Ashley and W. s. Duncan. collectors. and At the counting -room t.!@ sf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02

Hon. W. O. Mulkey and Mir. R. J Purvis of Geneva are in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02
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When It Comes to W,

Birmingham Age-Herald.
 The theatrical press agent does not make quite so much show, but he has tho patent medicine ad writer badly handi- capped when it comes to matter of words.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02

Mir. J. T. Garner of Tuscaloosa is at tending the Grand Lodge of Masons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02

MT. H. H. Watts, a well known young
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02

MT. Claude McMilIan of New Decatur is a visitor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02

Mir. c. L. Dobbs of Bessemer. is in Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02

MT T. B. Wallace of AnnIston is in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02

MT. Theo. Brock of Montgomery, is visiting home folks this week. John Bar ganier spent Thanksgiving In Montgom- ery.-Fort Deposit Reflector.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02

MT. H. G. Earnest, Judge S. W. Tate. Messrs. T. L. Graham and F. M Fixon left yesterday for Montgomery, where they go to attend the meeting of the Grand Lodge of Alabama Masons, which convenes there tomorrow. They will be absent several days,-Anniston Daily News.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02

About the worst mix-up we have lately read of occurred at a negro church up in Pennsylvania a short time ago, of which The Macon Telegraph has this account:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02
Men Who Come and Go.

Mir J. Lee Langley, special representa- tive of the Baltimore Manufacturers Record. was a visitor at the rooms ot the Commercial and Industrial Associa- ton yesterday. The Record is about en- tering upon fresh campaign for immi- grafton South. and has secured the in. terest and cooperation of the Immigra. ton and Industrial Departments of all the railroads in the South. The asso. citation expects to keep in close touch with the movement and cooperate to the fullest extent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02

MT. A. E. Garner went to Montgomery this morning to be present at the Grand Lodge. Dr. H. Green went to Mont- gomery this morning. MT. Starius Rigell of Ashford. stopped over yester- day en route to Montgomery. Mr. J. J. Crary left this morning to attend the Grand Lodge at Montgomery.-Doth- an Daily Sitting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02
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