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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-25

A beautiful afghan Of Eiderdown
Wool in White, Pink and White, and
niue and White is French hand made
worry light In weight taking tho place
q Pique for carly fall wear $500
Another pretty handmade article
for the baby Ia fine Cashmere
eacque In Cream color lined with
Pink Silk and hand embroidered SAYS.
Long Coats Of All-Wool Bedford
Cord lined with moroerizcd Italian
Cloth. Large Collar trimmed with
Satin Ribbon md Irish Point Lace
$500.
Other handsome Long coats Of
Cashmere and Silk.
Long Dresses Of fine Nainsook with
Every thing that the baby nee
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-25

Mrs George T. Parkinson and daugh.
ter, Mrs. Celia Palmer are the guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Parkinson. OF Dan
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-25

'Most nssuredly,'' said the monkey.
'He ought to be good" thought Jumbo,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-25
Personal Mention.

Misses Sue and Mary Davidson. who
hnvo been the guests Of Mrs. r. r.. Hun
ter during the week, left Yesterday for
their homo in Lexington. Va, accom-
panied by their niece. Miss Gertrude
Davidson. laas
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-25

tho Yoke tucked with ruftlc or flne
embroidery $500.
Fine Nninsoole Dresses for children
between months and 8 years old.
Full Skirt with deep hem. Hem
stitched Yoke with tucks and en-
broldery insertion, Neck and Sleeves
trimmed with embroidery SLIPS.
Hand Crochcted sncuucs In White,
Pink and White, and Blue and White
5oc.
Handmade Bootes, in White, Pink,
and White, and Blue and White ESQ.
Hand -mado Capos In All-wool with
Capo trimmed with ribbon s1.25.
Atwood Sweaters in assorted COL
ors Nice thing for childron botweon
/ and years s1oo, $3.50, s2'oo'
in the way Of Bath Robes, Blank
GIL. d. /.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-25

Mrs. George P, Stacy and Mss Louise
Stacy are with Mrs, VIII Jefferson. at
Peru, Ky,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-25

A. notable event In King and Queen
county social circles was the wedding at
noon. last Wednesday, Of Miss Sarah
Taylor and DR.. William Hosklns, OF New
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-25

Mrs. Andrew Gray expects to leave this
week for "a trip to Atlanta and visit
to her mother, Mrs. John Springer, at
Wilmington, n. c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-27
THE RAILROAD coMMrss1oN.

The bill introduced in the House yes- terday by Mir. Starr, of Dallas. is under stood to be the measurN which those who desire legislation concerning the Rail- road Commission have agreed upon. It is to all intents and purposes the Texas Railroad law with the exception of an elected commission instead of an ap- pointed one. We sympathize with the feeling that there should be a more ef- fective law than the one now in opera sicn in this State. but do not believe that the mode of securing a commission pro- vided in the proposed new law will at all meet the difficulties of the present situa- fion- What is wanted is more power for the Commission in the way of carrying it's orders into effect. This, of course, carries with it the idea that a 'Commis- sion with yigor of thought and action will be selected and one that will seek as far as possible to remedy the evils which are now complained of. The precipitation of the election of these Commissioners into a heated political campaign will stir up a strife that had better be avoided. The present plan of selection is infinitely to be preferred to having the railroads made an issue in a State campaign. particularly if this Legislature will enact the legislation which conditions in this State warrant and require.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-27
SAGE THE OLDEST.
Of the Big Men in Wall Street Fi.
 mannA

0dASSs
 Russell Sage, at S6, and recovering from spell of sickness, laughs at reports that he intends to retire from business, says The New Yogk Evening World. He is the oldest of the big men in the New York financial world J. Pierpont Morgan is more than twenty years younger, being but 65. He was educated at a Boston High School and at Gottingen University, Germany, at 20, going to work in the bank of Duncan, sherman & Co.
 Henry Clews is five years younger than Morgan, being 60 years of age. He start ed life as a junor clerk in a mercantile house at 15. His father had, however. intended him for the ministry.
 Isaac M. Seligman is but 46 years old. He is a Columbia graduate and rowed on the Varsity crew. He went to work on leaving college with his uncle, Jesse Seligman, in the banking business.
 Gen. Samuel Thomas began life as clerk in the Keystone Iron Company. He Is 50 years of age.
 E. H. Hartman was a West Point graduate. He is 64 years old.
 John w. Gates was raised on his fath- CTS farm, was married at IS and started a little hardware store, which he soon abandoned to sell barbed wire at $l00 a month. He is 47.
 Jonn U. Rocke1eller, atter common school education. secured a position as clerk in forwarding and commission house. He Is 63.
 William Rockefellers first position was that of bookkeeper in a commission house. He Is 6l,
 D. o. Mills is 77 years old. After an academic education he came to New York and started his financial career as a clerk.
 August Belmont Is 49. On leaving liar yard he started at once in the banking business.
 William F. Havemeyer is 52 He re- ceived a private education, at the close of which he entered a bank.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-27
TUESDAY, JANUARY s7. 1908.
DOUBLE GOLDEN sY1poL.

The American Newspaper Directory uses cer- tain signs to denote the relative standing and merit of the whole Held of newspaperdom which comes under it's notice. and one of these signs IS the mystic symbol 0l dsnoting golden" which stands for high quality, and is thus explained:
 .'Advertisers value this paper more for the class and quality of its circulation than for the mere number of copies printed.'
 Such papers are credited with a single sym bol: but there is higher grade. according to this standard authority. which have BOTH QUALITY AND QUANTITY. and require the DOUBLE GOLDEN SYMBOL US to describe adequately their standing.
 The Advertiser has been accorded this double golden symbol L0OJ and Is the only paper SO distinguished in this section of the South.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-27
Montgomery. January 26. l9os.
Shall There Be Two sessionsp

0naII mere De TWO 0eSSlonSF Editor The Advertiser:
 It occurs to me that 1t would be the part of wisdom and prudence for the Leg islature to divide it's present session into two sittings of thirty uays each, the sec ond term to be held in May next and for the following reasons:
 In the first place, 1t will be four years before any errors or mistakes can be cor rected should there be any. If the ses- sion Is continuous. of course members will be busy constantly in committes meetings or in their respective bodies, giving them but little time to formulate and then review their acts. Every bill should be thoroughly studied by every member; to do this there must be time plenty given.
 It Is suggested that should there be a recess for two months, every bill that has become a law of any grave importance and every bill on the calendar might be printed and each member take these acts and bills home with him and during va cation each member could become famil- lar with their intend and meaning. He could discuss these matters with wise and prudent men among his home people, and when he returns can vote intelligent ly. Not only does this apply to bills not passed upon, but 1t may be that even some laws already passed. after a close criticism, may need altering, changing or amending in some particular
 l need not enter Into any argument in detail, to prove the strength of the posi- tion. It may be true that some of the members will not want to leave their
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-27

business to come back. When a man gives himself to his people In the capac- ity of a iaw-maker. he must lay aside all other considerations save that of the public good. He must make sacrifice, if necessary, otherwise he ought not to have accepted the trust. Not only this. but in a hurried session. when there is so much to do in shaping laws to harmonize with the new Constitution. something may be left undone or not properly done, that may require called session by the Cow ernor. I can see how 1t is possible for such a necessity to afise. To adjourn for sixty days and then return will incur but little expense, only the mileage. Bet ter incur this expense and do all to be done in wise, judieious way. than to leave anything undone or improperly done. Every member may do his best be as cautious and as faithful as possible. and still if the work Is hurried, errors and omissions may occur, and no special blame attach to anyone. As a citizen and one who is deeply interested in the work of the Legislature, I submit these thoughts for the consideration of Sena- tors and Representatives. Sirrah.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-27

Editor The Advertiser.
 have read with much interest your article of yesterday in which you give a copy of the resolution introduced by congressman Jenkins of Wisconsin, pro- Vldlng for an inquiry into the power of Congress (and the necessity and advis- ability of the exercise of such power If It exists) to take possession of and ex- propriate all the coal beds, coal mines and coal railroads of the United States. You have here pretty good illustration or State socialism, as taught and advo- political economy in the University of Wisconsin. Socialism in general means government ownership. It aims at the socialization, in other words, the extinc- ton of all private property by convert ing 1t into public property. Professor Ely does not believe in this. He believes in the sociali2ation of natural monopolies and of nothing else. A natural monopoly Is where competition is physically inn possible. Railroads are natural monopo- lies. So also are gas works, water works and street railroads Professor Ely. in his classification of natural 'monopolies specifies 'monopolies of location such as the monopoly of anthracite coal I do not think 1t would be going far out of the way to speak of both David B. Hin and Congressman Jenkins as disciples to a certain limited extent of Professor Ely. Hills anthracite coal plank in his last platform is directly in line with the teach ings of Ely. Jenkins goes farther and in- cludes all coal mines and coal carrying roads. Accordingly Hill is not so much of socialist as Jenkins and Jenkins is not so much of a socialist as Ely, inas- much as Ely advocates the specialization of natural monopolies of all kinds, with out exception or restriction.
 Elial F. Hall,
 Mlv. OE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-27

The New Bedford NIass.) Mercury, is one of the papers which seems able to see some of the wrongs at home as well as elsewhere. When some of it's Northern contemporaries declared that Tillman should be hanged for the murder of Mir. Gonzalies. The Mercury asks:
 When Massachusetts official accents a plea of murder in the fourth degree for as deliberate a murder as was ever perpetrated. as was the case within a few months, by what authority do we in Massachusetts demand that South CaroIi- na shall render strict justice or stand dishonored among the States?
 It may be that Tlllman's money and influence may protect him from any Iun- ishment. at all, but such result would be no more than can be reported of almost any other section of the Union. It is not creditable to law and justice, but it is a fact. nevertheless.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-27

ing sleep. It increases physical vigor and gives great muscular elasticity, so that the baby's advent is practically painless. It Is the best of tonics for nursing mothers.
 vI gladly recommend Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription" writes Mrs J. W. G. Stephens, ol hila, Northumberland County Va. aBefore my third little boy was born took six botties He is the finest child and has been from birth, and suffered very much less than I ever did before. unhesitatinRly advise expectanS motneFS to use the 'FaVorite Piescr4PeO1.'S l The dealer who offers substitute for "Favorite Prescription does so to gain the little more profit paid on the sale of less meritorious medicines.
 pr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser, containing 1908 pages, is sent Jree on receipt of stamps to pay expense O. mailing ONLy. Send s1 one.cent stamps for the cloth-bound volume. or only 2I stamps for the book in paper covers. Address Dr. R. V. Pierce Buf. falo, N. Y.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-27
Not seriouslx Tnconvenienced.

Chattanooga Times.
 There appears to be no doubt in the minds of South Carollnians. concerning the bailing of Assassin Tillman He will be as lightly and readily turned at large as if he'd committed some petty trespass, and more readily far than he would be if the indifference of the authorities of South Carolina when Captain Dawson, the noted journalist. was murdered by a dis sipated fellow who tried to conceal his victims remains in a cellar. The mur- derer, instead of being punished. was not seriously inconVenienced
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-27
Come to Attalla.
Attalla Mirror.

AtIaIId MlfTOT.
 The Selma Journal and Montgomery Advertiser have been discussing the ques- ton of their drinking water and inviting Birmingham to come to their cities for a' good drink. We invite them all to come to Attalla for pure, clear spring water None colder. None better. Attalla fur nishes the best water of any city to her people to drink
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-27
The Responsibility.

6heIneIu ftapef.
 It is said that a warm fight will occur Is the Legislature over the child labor bill. Should it be defeated, the responsi- bility will rest on the shoulders of those virtuous cavorters who attribute all our evils to Yankee fnachfnations. We be- lieve though, there are enough strong men in the Legislature to overcome the avaricious and false excuse, and do their duty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-27
Not n Political anestion

Omaha WorId-Herald.
 The future of the negro should not he made to revolve upon political axis 1t should rest upon some firmer foundation. The race problem Is before us and 1t will never be solved in a way creditable to the intelligence of the people of this country so long as the men of one section conn plain because the men of another section give open expression to the prejudice which the men of all sections possess.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-27
A Quart Baby.

Now and again there is an item in the newspapers concerning the birth of a puny baby 80 small that a quart cup holds it comfortably. If the article told all the facts it would probably tell also of mother who in weakness and misery had looked forward to the baby's advent with shrinking and fear.
 To have fine, healthy children the mother must be healthy. and it is the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-27
Objects to Its Being Flattensd,

Kansas City, (Mo.) Journal.
 A scientist says that If the earth were fiattened the sea would be two miles deep all over the world" And an Oklahoma editor gives out the following: If any man Is caught flattening out the earth shoot him on the spot, and don't be foo particular what spot. There's a whole lot of us in Oklahoma that can't swim. ;
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-27

If that mdianola affair is to come up for ventilation or discussion in the Senate the remarks that Senator Carmack is expected to make will render any other method of heating the Senate chamber unnecessary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-27

 common testimony of mothers that the use of DT. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip- tion not only pro- notes the mothers health but also gives her strength to give her child.
 "Favorite Pre-. scription |" accom- plishes these results by tranquilizing the nerves, promoting a healthy appetite, and giving refresh.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-27

Hanged if we ain't about to get in a notion to run for some of1ce our own self. Wonder what office we could iii anyWay?-Waynesboro (Miss) Beacon.
 Don't do 1t, John. You have a pretty good reputation now. but there'n not he enough of 1t left to cover a microbe if you set yourself up as a candidate. Bet ter stick to The Beacon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-27

It is sometimes very difficult to get duties. These duties have been neglect and intricacies of our language. Recently in New Jersey two warning Italian fac tions were causing trouble and a justice who was tired of their claver advised
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-27

The statement of Professor Garner that he has mastered seven words of monkey language is encouraging to those who care anything for the tongue of their alleged ancestors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-27
Good Public Schools.
Washington County New

Washlngton County NeWB.
 Education is an individual social and civic necessity. Again, poor States, like poor men, must invest their meager capi- tai and little savings for the greatest safety and the largest dividends. Both may be had by the State in good public schools rightly managed and well taught. and probably nowhere else.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-27
No Time for Blooners.
Huntsville Mercury

HuntsVi1Ie Mercury.
 The hog logic of The Montgomery Ad- vertiser is based on practical lines, and should bear results, because the question of meat supply is growing more serious as the population grows more dense and the industrial world levies it's draft upon the farm for brain and muscle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-27

Delaware seems to have a terrible time electing Senators" remarks The Savannah Press. But Delaware isn't electing any Senators. don't you observer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-27

them to ''get together" They took him at his word and got together 50 strenuous ly that three of them were carried to the hospital and others were more or less dis figured. Yet they obeyed instructions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-27
Has Lots to Learn.

Limestone Democrat
 President Roosevelt has lots to learn about the negro, but if he could come to Alabama and stay with him while prob- ably he would know better how to aid him than by thrusting political offices on needs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-27

The President let the Bostonese off as lightly as he could by appointing a colored man who Is almost white. Boston could hardly have stood a real negro.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-27

We suppose Tom Platt is the sort of man the Republicans of New York want for Senator or they would not have chosen him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-27
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 t WHAT THE STATE PAPERS < ; ARE SAYING,
If It Were Doubtful.

Tuscaloosa Times-Gazette.
 If Mississippi were State in the doubt full column, how careful the President would be of the peoples requests as to such trifles like postoffices,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-27

If this thing of laying hands on the sacred tariff is not stopped Senator Ald- rich will proceed to throw some its
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-27
The Limping Standard.
Mobile Register

The proposition to establish the limp ing standard of money in the Philippines was defeated and silver received another blow. We must expect a severe denun- citation from out Nebraska way.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-27

The Advertisers Circulation crows.
 The circulation of The Advertiser during the last month of last year was larger than in any previous month in its history. It steadily m. creases its lead in circulation in, and its nold on the good will of the people of, Alaoama-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-27

E A Scott, Circulation Manager of The sfontgomery Advertiser, being duly sworn. says: The foregoing statement of The Ad- verfiser's daily circulation for the month of December 1902 Is true and correct and compiled after all returns from newsboys Kews agerts and leftover copies have been deducted W. A. SCOTT,
 Circulation Manager. sworn to and subscribed to before me this 7th day of January, 1908.
 F. w. JACKSON, FseaII N. P.s Ex-o. J. P. --z-.n -.-7+1.pv or 1000
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-27

Total. .. .. ........ .3l1, ,5oo Daily Net Average for Dec. 12, ,214 Sunday Net Average for Dec. n, ,6S6
 COMPARISONS.
 Daily average for December. l9o2......l2.2l4 Daily average for December. 1901 i......lo, 992 Net gain ............................. i.222 Sunday average for December, loo2.... v, ,696 Sunday average for December ieol....l3.6Si Nes gain 4oo4
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-27
Hill-Lenkins-Elv.

Yours truly.
 G. S. Livingston.
The Rising son., 1903-05-22

A certain comic opera soprano In
New York is causing much annoy
ance to Mrs. John Jacob Astor by
initiating that young fashion leader
in every way possible. In dress,
walk. cquipage and manner does the
stage celebrity show this "sincerest
form of hattery." The climax came
last week when the woman OF fash
ion added to her stable accouter-
ments q horse cover of fine seal
leather with the Astor crest wrought
inconspicously in brass in one cor
ner. Every one waited for the bur.
lesQue queen to do likewise. The
next time she appeared, her horse
was covered by the leather trap.
pings. But the crest was as big a.
saucer
The Rising son., 1903-05-22
ALLEN CHAPEL.

Last sundays services were we'll at
tended and those who were fortunate
enough to get to church on time heard
beautiful sermon. We only attend
church once week and IL does seem n
pity that IL takes us until twelve
O'Clock Sunday morning to get ready to
go. Why not prepare ourselves on
Saturday for Sunday as our foreparcnts
taught us to do. The people who live
there, We ought to improve on this.
Our quarterly meeting is May Slst
We are hoping for big day in Zion,
such as We have been enjoying for the
past two years. We can make no COM
plant whatever on any OF our serv-
ices. In everything We are doing cx-
ceedingly we'll entirely out OF the old
way Of dragging along. No service is
drag.
The Sons OF Allen had a splendid
time at their meeting last week We
are very glad to see them getting
down to work again. We are proud of
these young men and they are men
you can depend upon. Our church
needs more younk intelligent men. We
have passed the time of the slow drag.
We must hustle in church work as in
everything else.
Some OF the ladies have not been
able to do any work for the church
since the bazsr, too bad to work a few
so had. We need more workers to
keep this great church in steady MO.
tion. Doing things by spells does not
amount to much. it's the regular doing
that counts.
Keep your eye upon the Rising SON
IL you want To know what We are
doing. We may be a little quiet just
now, but we are not asleep.
The Rising son., 1903-05-22
SPIDER WEBS AND ACOUSTICS.
Scientist Claims There 10 Value In the
Thin Threads.

Scientist Claims There 10 Value In the
Thin Threads.
There Is hope for the spider. Hith.
erto he has been evilly regarded as .
predatory parasite. which tolls not
though he spins; his tolls and his cas-
ties In the air have been rudely
preached by the long broom OF the
housemaid. But he may yet come
into his own. for DR. laval suggests
that the gossamer tissues with which
this artist among insect craftsmen
nang our ceilings may have acoustic
virtues. Speaking recently at the
opening sitting of the Paris Academy
OF Medicine in its new hall (which
is acoustically defcient). he told Q
story Of public hall In England
which was noted for its acoustic pro-
critics until in an unhappy moment the
ceiling was given a spring cleaning.
and clean sweep made OF all the
spiders webs and, with them. OF the
halls good name. The doctor does
not suggest installations OF spiders
webs, but thinks II might be q good
thing to hang cotton threads over the
auditorium.