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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05
REPUBLICAN, PLAN
To Smother Investigation of Postal
 Scandals.

To Smother Investigation of Postal Scandals.
 Washington Special to New York World. The Republicans of the Senate today took steps to prevent Senatorial inves- they are ready to make it in their own own way. Senator Penrose intl oduced a resp lution requesting that all documents bear ing on the subject be sent to the Commit tee on Postoffices and Post Roads. of which he is Chairman, the Committee to examine these documents and conduct an inquiry. If considered advisable.
 There Is already pending. before the Postoffice Committee resolution offered quiry. This will be smothered. The Re- publicans will not permit the Democrats to acquire political capital by forcing an inquiry.
 The expediency of withdrawing Leonard Woods nomination to be Major General will be. laid before President Roosevelt
 Republican Senators today decided on ths course Tn yiew to fur
 lieVed the President will consent to with oraw the nomination, as he is convinced confirmation can be secured.
 Geaeraf Woos Wds Sf a.o for sentiment was that he probably could not be reached for any acts committed in Cuba, as his course was approved by the suggested that if the statement Wood left. replying to the attack of Major Run cie, Is clearly disproved, 1t might be made the basis for court-martial, but a court martial would have to be ordered by the President or Secretary of War. It Is agreed that unless General Wood q conhrma ton Is secured at this session his commission as Major General will be in validated. The Preident, after adjourn ment, can again nominate Wood and keen his commission alive until the Senate eon- Venes next winter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05

having up here in Tennessee over the matter. It attempts to get our story mix ed up with Senator Pettuss gravy bus mess when, as a matter of fact. there Is no slmilitude in them. We retterate our narrative of the Tennessee story so that our neighbor as well as all others, may understand it. It is this: One of the Nashville papers-we thought 1t was The American, but that paper denies it-pub- lished communication from an 'cld rebeP' from somewhere in West Tennes- see who stated that somebody had said over in his section that there was noth- ing to Senator Bates candidacy except that he was ''d-d old soldier'-sone say the expression was ''d-d old rebel" |" but our remembrance Is that 1t was 'd-d old soldier" Now the inference was that this was said in somebody's interest who Is opposed to Senator Bate. The attitude of The Chattanooga Times is that of an honest inquirer; CD who wrote the artic. @ in the Nashville paper; @ what paper printed it; (9 who said 'd-d old soldier" and (Q In whose interest did he say it9 We believe a categorical answer to these several questions would solve several mysteries and simplify somewhat the is sues of the Senatorial contest
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05
The | .rst Lexicographer.

London Globe.
 pr. Johnson, even if we except his prcd- ecessor. Bailey, was not the father of lex lcographers In the latest volume issued by the historical manuscripts 1t is stated that the idea of illustrating the meaning and correct use of words by actual quo- tations from the literature of a living ian- guage, seems to have been first put in practice by Griffith Hiraethog; the herald bard of Wales. who died in loo4: IL was not till the days of Dr. Johnson, two hum dred years later, that similar idea took root in English soil. An abbreviated copy of Griffith Hiraethog's Welsh Dictionary was made by his pupil, William Llyn. oe- tween IJ67 and 157$. and is now in the free library at Cardiff
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05
POLITICAL POINTS

National Committee. objects to having criticism of his administration of the Postofiice Department in General Bris- tow's report.
 Senator Hanna holds that such action and he also has personal regard for Heath and has urged that he should not retire now under fire. While some party leaders believe that the sooner Heath s is severed the better, the President and his advisers do not intend to urge any course at this. time winch would tend to stir up further animosity in Republican when the National Committee is reorga- nized at the national convention next June. Harry s. New of Indiana, will su- persede Mir. Heath as Secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05
Need For Canneries.
Covington News.

The Montgomery Advertiser writes a most excellent editorial about the import ance of canning factories for Alabama. The writer figures that a plant capable fruit per day will cost less than $500. in this country, when we have a good fruit year, hundreds of bushels of fruit lie on the ground and rot, when If there was be hauled to it and canned, 1t would doubtless yield the owner larger net profit than is realized from any other one crop grown. What applies to this county applies with equal force to other coun- ties of the state where fruit Is grown, and that is all of them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05
PRIMARIES IN NEW YORK CITY
To Be Scene of Battle Royal for Re-
 publican Chieftainship.

To Be Scene of Battle Royal for Re-
 publican Chieftainship.
 New York Herald.
 Will Thomas c. Platt at three-score and ten years be able to hold the leadership of the Republican organization In New York state against Republican Cover nor backed by a Republican Presioent!
 This is the question that Republican leaders throughout the State and the na. ton are aslnng each other. It is followed by the further inquiry whether the con iict that seems to be impending In the Republican politics of New York will not bring about disruption of the party sim- liar to that which gave the Democrats control of both the State and the nation nearly score of years ago.
 In regard to the question of leadership. replies differ in accordance with the sym pathies of the respondents. Senator Platt's friends predict with confidence that he will weather the storm that Is threatening him, as he has weathered similar storms since he assumed the dic- tatorship of the party in the State. Coy ernor Odelrs supporters declare-that he IS already master of the situation and that he cannot be dethroned by anything that his enemies may do.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05

worid--how to make mint julep. One uses sherry instead of whiskey. another uses apple whiskey." whatever that is. and so on. We can imagine Colonel Wat terson's contemptuous sniff when he reads such imbecile directions for build. ing the old Kentucky standby.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05
PLATT MEN
Refuse to Endorse Roosevelt or Gov
 ernor Odell.

Glens Falls Special to New York Herald.
 That w. D. Stevenson, former Assem- blyman and a strong Platt machine man, will succeed the late Assemblyman Hughes in the Assembly was determined by the Washington County Republican primaries this afternoon. The nomination be a formidable candidate against Sena- tor Bracket for seat in the Senate next year.
 The machine voted down resolutions in- dorsing President Roosevelt, Governor Odell and his assumption of leadership, Senator Bracket and Assemblyman Hughes by more than two hundred to two. simply because the Saratoga Senator name was included,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05
STILL FOR CLEVELAND.
Indiana Men Wish to Force Him
 Out.

Indianapolis Special to, New Orleans
 Times-Democrat.
 The friends of ex-President Cleveland, while disappointed over the letter which he wrote, saying he would not be again a candidate are not disposed to consider him out of the rae provided all his friends will work his nomination. They say he is too patriotic to let his personal preferences stand in the way Of his duty to his party and his country, and that if the Democratic party will rally around him and secure instructions for him in such States as New Yo.k, New Jersey and Massachusetts in the East, and Indiana, Illinois and Michigan in the West, there would be no question of his acceptance of a nomination. They say they could not expect MT. Cleveland to be a candidate and did not want him to be, but they have determined to continue their work for him here in the belief that he will not decline the nomination if 1t Is rendered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1903,
AN urusuA1 pRocErprNa.

That was a somewhat remarkable act of Governor Bliss of Michigan. in volun- tarily giving up his pension. It ought not to be remarkable or unusual, but it Is, just the same. There are thousands on thousands of Federal soldiers now receiv- ing pensions who are no more in need of the money than the Governor is, but they continue to receive 1t. He writes ss though he considered it a great honor to be placed on the pension rolls, which we must consider a singular view to take of it. We have no fault to find with a man who is proud to have been soldier on either side. but we fail to see why 1t should be matter of pride to become a pensioner. unless the applicant is in need.
 The undeniable truth is that the pension business is largely a matter of graft. It is not merely that so many are on the rolls who are in no way needy or depend ent. though that is certainly a misuse of the public money. That is not the great blot on the pension business, however. The disreputable part of it is that so
  have no legal or moral right there, wheth- CT they are needy or not. If the adm. ris- tration should at any time get a Pension Commissioner who has the honesty and backbone to turn down fraudulent applI- cations. there has for years been a com plaisant Congress ready to pass private pension bills without limit and practi- cally without investigation-often without a shadow of merit. When MT. Cleveland was President he vetoted a great many of these private bills, much to the dis gust and indignation of the pension grabbing shysters who make a good thing of the business of securing pensions for those not entitled to them and who could not get them honestly. Little did MT. Cleveland care for the i'll will of this class. however. He set precedent which his successors have not seen proper to follow.
 And. speaking of precedents, has not Governor Bliss set one which will also fail to be followed? There are doubtless thousands of pensioners who, if they would be honest with themselves. feel that they should not be drawing pensions, but they probably think that to stop now would be confession that they were never entitled to them. But whether the Governors example is followed or not It is certainly an unusual, proceeding.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05
OTHER CHARGES
Brought Against General Wood in
 His Cuban fjov

HIS Cuban Administration.
 Washington Special to New York Times,
 Evidence is at hand to show that some body tempered with Section { of the Piatt amendment, as 1t was passed in the Uni- ted States Senate, before the amendment was incorporated in the Cuban Constitu- ton. It was supposed to be identical, but two. sAo
 This matter will be brought out in the investigation of General Leonard Wood pefore the Senate Military Committee. Al effort will be made to show that Genarai Wood was cognizant of the change. It is asserted that Section 1 of the Platf amend ment, which applies to various acts of the military government embracing con. cessions, when adopted by the Cuban Con stftutional Convention, was changed to the advantage of a number of imp ortant concessions granted by General Wood.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05

Chairman Payne. one of the high priests of his Party, declares that "the Republl- can Party Is too wise to revise the tariff on the eve of an election" That is an almost brutally frank presentation of the position of our esteemed enemies. Re- vision of the tariff means loss of vote. S, and loss of many dollars to the campaign fund. two things that no loyal Republi- can can contemplate with any degree of serenity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05

According to ex-Congressman Morgan. of Missouri, the Democrats of his State are going to vote the Democratic Presi- dential ticket next year. ''and don't give a d-d" whether the nominee is a Cleve- land man or a Bryan man. They seem to have worked themselves up to a phil. osophic condition of mind.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05
The Man We Wan..

Georgiana Enterprise. -
 A man who can win and one who will be an honor to the country is the one we want to take the place of the hot-healed man who Is now occupying the Presiden- tiaI chair, making him-e.f disgusting to his own people and this country the laughing stock of other nations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05
A War Office Anecdate.

LOnuOn GlODe.
 This story Is told to us as true. An ad- mtralty clerk was giving luncheon to a brother official from the War Otice. "Black coffee?" asked the admiralty clerk. Good heavens no!' cried the other. Why if I were to drink drop of coffee at this hour of the day l shouldn't get a wink of sleep all the weary afternoon
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05
Entirely Too Far.

Birmingham Age-Herald.
 Now 1t has been discovered that man can have delirium tremens and never get drunk. That seems to be carrying scIen- tific research entirely too far.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05
Trying to Get the Truth.

Chattanooga Times.
 The esteemed Mont gomery Advertiser butts in on our I'd old soldier" story and contrary to it's reputation for exactness 1t is somewhat confused as to the signih- canoe of the little controversy we are
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05
Solid and Substantial.

The appended statement of The Advertisefes 2 circulation for the month of October shows not only . most satisfactory state Of affairs. so tar as volume Is concerned, but goes further end proves conclusivdly that the clientele of Alabama's Only Metropolitan Newspaper IS both solid and substantial. The Advertiser maintains that fts circulation exceeds the ac- tuai issue of any other two Alabama morning newspapers combfned-and the statement re- mains unchalIenged
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05

We suppose no one now has doubt that the Senate of the United States is "a dilebefative body" There is a parsonage at the White House who considers it ex- asperatinsly deliberative.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05
On a Dead One.

Anniston Hot Blast.
 New York Sun states that college boys derived their yells from the ancients. That's rght-jump on somebody that's dead and can't get back at you.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05

The Milwaukee Free Press, Republican thought 1t is. sees in the Postofice dis closures "a humiliating commentary on the low moral standard In the public service. and then 1t predicts that the people will yet rise in their might, over throw the corrupt bosses who traffic in public trusts, and recover their own." That last is inst what the Democrats should do-"overthrow the corrupa bosses" which means the Republican Party. Let's do it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05
Surely Rising.
Mohila Item.

An Alabama newspaper man has been indicted charged with practiclng ''peon- age" Newspaper men are slowly but sure ly rising to stations of importance. We should not be surprised to hear of one of the brethren developing a genuine case of LappendiCitis
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05

W. H. Thomas, white man about 5l years old, was killed yesterday about ten miles south of here. He was cutting logs Tor the Raul Lumber Company and was killed by falling tree.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05

If Bristow has been pursuing Perry Heath ever since he went into office, as the latter claims 1t looks very much as if the pursuit is ended. for Perry has evidently been overtakeB
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05
Was Inconsiderate.

AshVllIe Aegls. , ii was just a little inconsiderate in | Cleveland to let Bryan and Watterson waste all those beautifully written ex- plantations before he convinced them he wouldn't enter the race. l-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05
Isn't Satisfied.

Birmingham News --
 If it be true that Croker is urging Bry- cratic presidential nomination, his action would seem to indicate that expatriated DIck isn t yet satisfied with the amount of injury he has donesthe party.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05

We suspect that the Congressional dele- gate from Hawaii would be glad of a spe- cial session two or three times a year If he can collect mileage each time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05

Joe Spigener. a negro, was. arrested yes- terday on telegram from Clanton and placed in the lock-up. He was charged with stealing cotton at or near Clanton. Officers came yesterday and carried him back to Clanton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05

Rev. A. E. Burns, for the last iv, years pastor of the Baptist Church here has resigned and moved his family tc Blocton,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05

Tt really must be stopped" says the President when ne speaks of the multlpH- city of scandals. The remark has a de- cidedly chestnuty flavor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05

Roosevelt got the Senate together but he can't make it do anything. It's the old story about leading a horse to water.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05
Ttt Most Amusing.

EufauIa Times. ~. About the most amusing thing of the ness of Hanna toward the Presidential boom. Sly old coon. he knows how to
 keep his opponents in the dark. until he sheds his light on them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05
nnnmed to Defeat.

Cullman Democrat. -
 Unless one loses all faith in the ulti- mate triumph of honesty he must know that Republicanism, as now practiced, is doomed to everlasting defeat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05

DO you ever take a bath?' asked the wo man. sure said the tramp. ''When? When I'm in jail."-Chicago Post
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05
President Roosevelt honored himself I

President Roosevelt honored himself no less than Washington when they sat down together to dine in the White House. And 1t Is no disrespect to the President to say that the greater man of the two was the one with the black skin.
 We do not really think that any of the Southern editors have had anything to say about the President that was more uncomplimentary than that. If our friends on the other side think Booker is a greater man than Teddy, We are willing that they should enjoy their opinion Tn peace. but to assert that a President of the United States honors himself by in viting a negro to dine with him is one of the assinities of Republican journalism.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05
STICKS TO HEATH.

Not to Be Made to Retire Under
 Fire.
 Washington Special to New York Press. Perry s. Heath, it is understood, will not resign as Secretary of the Republican National Committee when the Committee meets here on December Il. to choose a place and time for the national conven- ton. Senator Hanna, Chairman of the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05
.& & & & .% .ss .s Je 1ss .s .s Js Ss Ss js 1s Ss Ls WHAT THE sCATE PAPERS Js < ARE SAYING. y .ss & & .@ & N Js .& & < < < I& < 1s ; IS
One Thing Lacking.

Birmingham Ledger.
 All sorts of things have been toS6 about that ear-gratting episode except that most interesting fact, how did that rich Wes- terner lose the ear?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05

Certain sympathetic philanthropists have been trying to teach the editor of The Courier-Journal-of all men in the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05

The Sacramento Bee is evidently trying to put itself into the Professor Bassett class on the subject of Booker Washing ton. In an editorial severely criticising the Southern people for. their comments on Roosevelt'a acts. The Bee saya;
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05
SCHOOL BOYS FIGHT.
Harold Lewis Stabbed by Lane Heb

son.
 sylacauga. Dec. 4.-(Special. 1.-Two boys about F years old, Harold Lewis and Lane Hebson. became engaged in a diff. culty at the school yesterday and Lewis received an ugly wound in the neck The two boys. 1t seems had dispute the day before and when they met at school yes terday proceeded to settle their differ ences Lane has been arrested and pui under bond.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-05
ocTopER 1903.

Daily average for Oct. 1O.eo9 Sunday average for Oct. .14, JIG.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-06

Another good man gone wrong
Folks say, but no doubt
IT'S only one more bad man
Folks have just found out.
Miss Ruth Miller and Lizzie Nc
Cam, two popular young ladies OF
New Martinsville. spent Sunday
afternoon with the 1atter's sister,
Mrs. W. H. Kerr, of the South
Side.
Miss Ellen Ludolph, pleasant
and popular young lady of the Ohio
side, who recently returned from a
visit at Rochester, Pa, spent SuH-
day and today IN the city the guest
of Miss Nellie Toy, of upper Wells
street.
Will L. Turner, who recently
disposed of his beautiful home on
Stocking Avenue, at handsome
figure, has purchased a lot ins Par
kersburg. Mr.. Turner'S family will,
however, remain here this summer
and are moving to day to upper
Wells street
is. Lefever, president of the
Mutual OIL & Gas company, who
has been In the city for day or
two looking after the extensive In
terests of his company In this
vicinity, left this afternoon for
Cleveland. Mr.. Lefever resides al
Sharpsburg, Pa.
Charles Daniels, we'll known in
oil circles, who has been transact
ting business here and at Millers
Run, o, left on the afternoon train
for his home In Bradford, Pc.
While here he was the guest of hi:
sister Mrs. E o. Cunningham, OIL
Railroad avenue.
George Morris, the we'll known
Middlebourne druggist, was In The
city yesterday. He was accom-
panied home by Mrs. Morris and
and her sister. Miss Lydia Mason
who spent last week here the
guests of Frank Hicks, Mrs. Chas.
Ramsey and Mrs. John Sayre.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-06
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have taken Kodol for nearly two months
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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-06
Letters from
Women

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