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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08
Peculiar Census Returns.

III Bus.
The Punjab census returns include pro-
fesslonal cricketers under the heading of
clowns and tumbers.' The Chenab has
forty-siX male, seven female and sixty
seven department" piano tuners, and
the inland State of Nahan rejoices in the
possession of e05 shipowners In the
schedule also appear III receivers OF
stolen goods and 126 witches, wizards,
cow prisoners, etc"
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08
Only the MonopOlist Benefited.

The tariff on coal protects nobody out
side OF the coal trust. It does not pro
tect any one single wage Garner In an an
thracite mine or in a bituminous mine.
1t merely enables northumberland coal
profits out of the shivering misery of the
public The tariff on beef protects no
farmer no cowboy no man who with his
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08

white man in Alabama who would as
franchise himself for the sake Of saving
one dollar and half. and then the only
plausible reason for the fIalure to pay the
tax is forgstfulness and indifference
and that is not creditable to the citi-
zen who praxes the right OF suffrage
and who cares to take any voice in the
affairs of government.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08

Poll tax must be paid by the first of
February and that voluntarily, as no Of
ficer Is authorized to take any steps to
collect 1t, but must just take 1t when
you offer to pay it. Every white man
in Alabama, liable to poll tax. ought
to pay 1t without any hesitation, as it
gives him the privilege of exercising the
right of suffrage. Pay the poll tax by
the first of February.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08

Your poll tax Is due and must be paid
by the first Of February or you cannot
vote in any election to be held this year.
either state or municipal. and II you de-
liberately disfranchise yourself by your
own indifference. you must not complain
when the time comes and you cannot
vote
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08
Enforcing Law in pennsylvenia.

Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The laws against child labor have been
freely violated in Pennsylvania and in a
most open and cruel manner, and Vet
when Wilkesbarre woman did a little
OF her family washing on Sunday and
ventured TO hang out some OF the reno
waited garments she was promptly ar
rested and fined and severely loctured by
the court on the enormity OF her trans
gression.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08
New Circulation Record.

The month OF November, just passed, enables
the Circulation Department of The Aeveruser
70 compile q statement OF The AoveEtlset q,
circulation that breaks all previous recv,s ~ -
point Of numbers. The average for pom the
dairy and sunday editions has entered into
new thousand mark-a point that means muc y,
Alahama-and further demonstrates that the
people Of this State appreciate in supstan1,l1Il
way The Advertisers discrimination 70 pupnsn
q live uewnpaper.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08

The Birmingham Ledger speaks of "the
Coosa with water enough for million
people" Take care. or you will have
the Norfolk and Pensacola papers jump
ing on your neck. They think we have
to pour water into the Coosa to keep the
tadpoles from drying up.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08
Quite a Differences.

Greene County Democrat.
There is quite a difference between
pursuit" and possession" and Mr..
Bryan knows II like other men who have
moved from the barn to the palace on
the love manifested for the dear people
before the lemon was squeezed, and the
palace reached. tR 1
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08

The most profitable book deal that We
have heard Of was that Of a Pennsyl-
vania man who bought an original copy
OF THE New England Primer" nine
years ago for II cents and recently sold it
for $500 1t is an exceedingly rare and
very highly valued book. as the sale
shows.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08
Many of Them.
Talladega Reporter.

TalIadega Reporter.
The Centerville Press thinks the edito-
rial page of the newspapers is practically
no good. That Is true of many of them;
but 1t is not true of one that is generally
read and has any proper influence Might
as well speak of teacher, or preacher
without brains.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08
Roosevelt's Laughable Bull.

bUNIUW IltFUTU.
President Roosevelt's cable message TO
the sick mother of Jacob Riis in Den
mark. Your son is breakfasting with us:
We send you our loving sympathy" is
pointed out as a pretty good example of
rhetorical non-sequitur. 1t is an awk-
ward one. anyhow, for our rhetorical
chief magistrate to perpetrate.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08
DR.. Bragg's Report.
Chronicle Times.

Such a scathing arraignment of the
Alabama jails coming from such source
should lead to investigation and reform.
The State of Alabama should never allow
such a blot to rest on her name. Jails
and penitentiaries are necessary for the
welfare of society, but the civil law
should be administered with humanity and
justice should be tempered with mercy
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08

Every year that you put of paying your
POLL lax will add one dollar and a half
TO the amount that must be paid. II you
did not pay uol tax last year you must
pay 50 by the first OF February to be-
come a qualified voter in any election
held this year. Surely there is not
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08

A Kansas man Is suing for divorce be-
cause his wife let's the breakfast dishes
stand unwashed till evening. Why
doesn't he train the family dog to lick
them, IL he is SO nice?
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08

The Memphis commercial-Appeal rea-
sons that the crown princess is just
as decent living unlawfully with the
man she loves as she was when living
lawfully with the man she hated" which
is a brand OF matrimonial ethics that will
undoubtedly meet the approval Of the
woman. at all events. however others
may regard It.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08

Birmingham News.
Since ex-President Cleveland has ex-
pressed mis- opinion of The Monroe doc
trine, Colonel Watterson is making spe-
cial efforts to locate knot-holes in the
same
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08

The Columbus Enquirer-sun is unable
to understand how those Durbar testtvi-
ties could be so gorgeous without the
presence of General Miles and his uni
form. 1t does appear that something
vas lacking, but probably any additional
sc!ntilatIons woUId have been overpowsr-
inH
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08

BY the sale of stray dogs the North
cumberland CEngland) County Council
made pounds los, cd last year.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08

Col. Patty de Clam--we suppose the
zane means CLAM pie. has been heard
from again, and naturally has some
ehing to say about the Dreyfus affair
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08

w. A.. Scott. Circulation Manager OF The
Montgomery Advertiser. being duly sworn,
Gays: The foregoing statement Of The Adver-
Users daily circulation for the month OF NO
ysnaber. 1909, is true ana correct. and COM
piled after all returns from newsboys. news
agents and leftover copies have been deducted.
w. A. SCOTT, Circulation Mgr
Sworn TO and subscribed before me this 4th
r. w. JACKSON.
rEeaf.I NJ p, EXC. ]. P.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08

Total. .............Sl 2.oS1
Daily Net Average for Nov. IL, oSo
Sunday Net Average for Nov. 15,osS
Daily average for November. Ieo2......i 2o2o
H%et VAN 80
Sunday average for November. loo2.... S.oS5
Net gain I.sIT
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WHAT THE STATE PAPERS :
ARE SAYING.

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To Locate Knot-holes.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-07
AT DEATHBED OF PoNTIFF.
Pathetic Scenes Mark Last Hours Of
Holy Father.

Rome, July T.--ts:55 a. m.)--Another
morning has broken on the pathetic
scene within the simple chamber Of the,
vatican where Pope Leo lies dying As
the soft light Of dawn penetrated into
the room, the pontiff whispered to his
devoted physician that he desired the
shutters or the windows to be opened
saying:
II wish to see once more. perhaps for
the last time. the rays Of the sun
II was just a short while after the
none came back to consciousness from
sleep. which Or. Lappcni had induced
by strong dose Of choral. His sleep
vas % deathiIke that artificial respir-
alton was continued and Lapponi every
few minutes leaned anxiously over his
couch 10 observe his illustrious patient
and listen to his hardly perceptible bre-
atmng. The pope awoke wet with
perspiration, feeble to the extreme and
his voice hardly audible.
Fits Of coughing brought pains N ms
chest, and thinking his end was now
near he said to DR.. Lapponi;
Tel me when the time really y
come"
These seemingly last moments Of Leo
are full Of solemnity. Perhaps his last
hours would be less melancholy ana
sad il the august sufferer were less con
scious Of the circumstances and his
mind less clear as to the duration re-
malning to him before he enters etern-
ity.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-07
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
ASTORIA AxMEN ACTIVE.
VIII Initiate 1ol candidates---crowd
Coming from yaneouver-Ax-
Grinding Thursday
Evening.

The local camp Woodmen Of the
World is going ahead vigorously with
It's arrangements for the part which
the Woodmen will take In the regatta
next month. Already the reports from
other points Indicate that the outside
woodmen are interesting themselves in.
the project.
r.. v. Fike. secretary Of the Wood
men camp, at vaaeouyer, Wash. was
In town yesterday and stated that his
camp would charter boat and would
also put float in the parade.
A letter was received from J. ] +, Jen-
nings. dIrector-general Of the Wood
men of the worl1 carnival In Portland
in which he stated that he had present.
ed the matter to the executive commit
tee Of that entertainment and that a
number Of the best features would he
sent TO Astoria.
Astoria camp Will HFt itS lIEl 6uh -
campaign for i0i new members next
Thursday evening. This class Of San-
didates vii be initiated by specially
picked and drilled team for the edifica-
tion OF the visiting woodmen from 9TH
er points. The first gum will con-
sist Of rally of all the old time meni-
bers and the most elaborate entertain
ment which the camp has had for years
Millard Hardesty, win turn the grind
stone, Zeigler will WELD the water-can
and every woodman in town will have
his ak ground afresh. preparatory to
striking for tall timber.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-07
HEADED FOR PORTLAND.
Terry McKean VIII Leave Frisco With
His Company Soon.

Captain John Reid returned on last
nights train from San Francisco, after
an absence Of 20 days. While in the
city Captain Reid met Terry Mexican.
Mr.. Mexican said that he would short
~ be in Portland, where his company
win appear The company will probab-
~ not play in Astoria.
Captain Reid went south to see the
Hanlan- Yanger fight. He is enthusi-
astic in his praise of Hanlan. whom he
describes as the greatest lightweight in
the business. He had yanger on queer
street on several occasions. and, while
the contest was called draw, i really
belonged to the San Francisco lad.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-07

1t is a wonderful soap
that takes hold quick and
does no harm.
No harm 1t leaves the
skin soft like a baby's; no
alkali in it, nothing but
soap. The harm is done by
alkali. Still more harm is
done by not washing. So,
bad soap is better than
none.
What is bad soap3 I'm
perfectly made; the fat
and alkali not we'll bal
anced or not combined.
What is good soaps
Pears.
Sold all over the world.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-07
WILL GO TO ROME
Cardinal Gibbons Is Likely candidats
for the Papacy.

Cardinal Gibbons Is a Likely Candidats
for the Papacy.
Baltimore, July g. Cardinal Gibbons
has made ali preparations to sail for
Rome Immediately in event Of the
pope.s death. As to his ability to reach
Rome in time to participate in the eiec-
ton Of pope to succeed Leo ne said:
Everything depends upon the tiEne
OF the pope.s death. II he should pass
away at such time as win enable me ts
catch steamer. would be able ts
make the journey within the prescrib-
ed time The conclave must begin to
sit within ten days but even Il did
not reach the Vatican until II days,
should still be in time, as there would
be an allowance Of one days grace. n
the steamers are favorable I could
reach Rome in nine days"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-07
SUCCESSFUL OPERATION.

Fred Colburt of Ilwaco. who was in
iured some weeks ago by a team of
unruly horses, had relapse recently
and it was found necessary TO ampu-
tate his right leg. which was done yes
terday by DR.. Klanke, assisted by Dr..
Fulton Of this city. The operation
proved successful and unless other com
plications set in the patient Is expect
ed to mend as rapidly as his age will
permit. Mr., Colburt, although 6s
years of are, has borne up so far re-
markab,y well.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-07

toward the powder magazine near by
for powder with which to blow up the
negro colony.
Throughout the night the officials
have been powerless. The negroes. af-
ter the first armed show Of resistance.
scattered and have not made stand
since. They are flying in terror.
Thousands OF shots were fred during
the night.
After leaving the wrecked place OF
Bud Fruit, the mob OF desperate men,
swelled TO between 800 and 400. ran
down Sycamore street. Bystanders,
seized with the mob fever, joined them.
At First and Sycamore streets an at
tack was made on the store OF Boett-
cher & Kellogg This was repulsed by
an employee OF the company, VINO de-
clared that the store contained no more
guns. The crowd then passed TO Dex-
ter street where the lack OF negroes
seemed 10 rankle the men. Some one
yelled. "on to Baptlsttown," where many
negros live. The march on Baptist
Continued on fourth page.
townwas begun with the unarrned men
bowling for guns. On Main street near
fifth some one yelled that the store of
II. NJ. Bush e. Co. should be attacked.
His suggestion was immediatly ans
wered by IA rush on the plate glass
front. In two minutes the door was
forced open and the big window was
shattered by gun barrels. Policemen
rushed up and drove the mob away.
About this time, a. M, the men were
still crying for victims, The mob rush
ed TO wilmerding's gun store and fore
ed Its way in. Ten minutes later the
mob had 800 additional guns. Boxes OF
cartridges were grabbed and the march
to Baptisttown. where the negro colony
lives, was resumed. The mob continu-
ed its rush for Baptisttown with the In
tention of stopping on the way and rob
bing a powder magazine to secure ex-
plosives with which to blow up the ne
gro colony.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-07
HASTE uNsEEMLY.


Chair of Pope WIN Not Long Be Va
cant if Cardinals Can Agree.
Rome, July 6.--Great activity reigns
among the cardinals, now that 1t is
sure theconclave cannot be far OF.
II is even said that there has been an
exchange of kilograms in cipher be-
tween members Of the sacred college IN
Rome and those In the provinces or
abroad. Innumerable rumors are cir
culating and scarcely any cardinal is
deprived of the tiattery of being con-
sidered a candidate. Cardinal Rampclla
is thought by many to have the best
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-07

chance Of being elected. According q
the most accredited Vatican gossip.
however. Cardinal Rampolla has enter
ed into an agreement with Cardinal
Gotti. perfect Of the congregation Of
the propaganda. to support the election
Of the latter on condition that himself
be appointed Gottfs successor a. per-
feet OF propaganda, the holder Of which
place is called the ''red pope.''
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-07
READY FOR NEXT STEP.

washington, July s.--counter cases
in the Alaskan boundary matters haFe
been exchanged within the time limit
by the United States and Great Brit-
ain. The exchange occurred last FRI
day night. Each side is now ready for
the next step, namely, the preparation
and submission Of arguments IN Lone
don September srd. q
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-07

The business transacted by the coun-
ty court yesterday was principally Of
routine nature. Aside from the audit
ing Of various claims a liquor license
was granted to Fred Olsen the olney
merchant. The court accepted the hid
OF Ferguson & Houston to construct
sheer boom on the Lewis and Clark
draw bridge.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-07

Evansville, Ind, July 6.-At 2:45 this
morning the jail was still surrounded
l,y 500 persons. A mob of 200 white men
armed with rifles and revolvers Is
securing the city looking for negroes
and shooting into the well-known ne
gro resorts. The Jail has battered ap
pearanee. one window has been crush
Cd in. the bars and stone copings are
gone, second window is wrecked
where the hattering ram went through
the walls, and bullet marks by the doz-
ems can be seen on the walls.
Whether the mob is leaving any dead
behind is not known as everyone fees
before the crowd and no search has
been made for the dead. The mob
does not stay to inspect the result Of
its work.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-07

Evansville, Ind, July 6.-The race
riot began growing still worse at I
o'clock this morning. The police sent
after the mob which started for Paptis-
town TO blow up the negro colony, tele-
phoned that they were powerless, as
the mob was armed with rifles and
they had only revolvers. Just after
dawn the mob began bombarding the
houses of colored people in Baptisttown
and the police had reports that many
persons were wounded in the battle
which followed, and that there are
probably some deaths. The police OBJ
tanned no names.
There IS an unconfirmed report that
several houses have been blown up,
Up to this time a a, mo- the militia
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MARTIAL LAW TO BE DECLARED.
indianapolis, July s.--Goyernor Dur
bin has ordered out the militia COM
panIes at New Albany. Terre Haute
and vincennes and is calling out inde-
pendent companies. He Is preparing to
declare martial law at Evansville.
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-07
Four Days Of Rioting And General Law
lessness Between Blacks and Whites
Have Prevailed In Evansville.
Killing Of Policeman by Negro lness White Citizens Who Start Out
To Blow up Negro Colony. Resisted by Drilled Company Of
Armed Neges Who Shout Down With Whites"


Evansville Ind July sFolowng
awessness this city tonight
lad and II are known be injured
md at thought to be hurt
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-07

The steamer Sue H Elmore sails for
Tillamook at a. m. Wednesday, July
Sth.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-07

Rome bufeti at morning
states pnpe easily
holiness win
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-07
LAST HOUR OF POPE
DRAWING RAPIDLY NEAR
Rested Easily During Night But il Grow
q ing Weaker and End is Not Far Off,
May Live Through Day.

Pathetic Scenes Mark Last Hours OF Aged Catholic Leaders Illness
Is Conscious to All About Him--Arsss From Bed And Az
tends Official Duties.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-07

has not rallied but efforts to get ID 10.
gether are In progress.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-06-04
Startling Evidence.

Fresh testimony in great quantity is
constantly coming in, declaring DR.,
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs and Colds to be I'M
equaled. A recent expression from
4. j. Mcfarland, Bentonville, Va,
serves as an example. He writes: Il
had Bronchitis for three years and
doctored all the time without being
benefited Then | began taking DR..
Kings New Discovery and few
bottles wholly cured me. Equally
effective in curing all Lung and
Throat troubles, consumption, Pneu-
monia and Grip. Guaranteed by
Prideaux q Bliss, Druggists. Trial
bottles free; regular sizes 50c, and
81 CO.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-06-04

All ladies and children who cannot
stand the shocking of axative syrup,
cathartics etc, are invited to try the
famous Little EARLY Risers They
are different from all other pills.
They do not purge the system. Even
double dose will not grippe, weaken
or sicken; many people call them the
Easy Pill. w. II. Howell, Huston,
Tex, says nothing better can be used
for constipation, sick headache, etc.
Bob Moore, Lafayette, Ind, says all
others grippe aud sicken, while De
Wits do their work well and easy.
Sold by PrideauX Il Bliss.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-06-04
Lead, Zinc and sulphur ores.
Do You Enioy What You Eat?

If you don't your food does not do
YOU much good. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure is the remedy that every one
should take when there is anything
wrong with the stomach. There is no
way to maintain the health and
strength OF mind aud body except by
nourishment, There is no way to
nourish except through the stomach.
The stomach must be kept healthy,
pure and sweet or the strength will let
down and disease will set up. No
appetite, loss of strength, nervous
ness, headache, constipation, dyspep-
STA and all disorders of the stomach
are quickly cured by the use of kodol
Dyspepsia Cure. Sold by PrideauX y
Bliss
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-06-04
Worst OF All Experiences.

Can anything be worse than TO feel
that every minute will b. your last.
Such was the experience Of Mrs. 5.
H. Newson, Decatur Ala. For
three years. she writes endured
insuflerable pain from indigestion,
stomach and bowel trouble Death
seemed inevitable when doctors and
all remedies failed. At length | was
induced TO try Electric Bitters and the
result was miraculous. | improved at
at once, and now I'm completely re-
covered" For, Liver. Kidney and
Bowel troubles, Electric Bitters is the
only medicine. only soc. It's guar
anteed by PrideauN 4 Bliss, drug
gists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-06-04
Ask Your Doctor About it.

Any physician in this locality will
tell you that with good food and d.
gesuon and regular daily evacua
Go Tonic Laxative Syrup is all the
name implies, an ideal Laxative and
Tonic, it's regular use insures good
digestion. Re-Go invigorates the
Liver, assists the kidneys to perform
their regular functions and is n mild
and pleasant yet certain medicine for
producing regular aud natural
excavations of the bowels. Sold by
Fred Vivian, Druggist.