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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1908.
HELPING THE REPUBLICANS.

In the opinion of The Columbus En- uuirer-Sun it is somewhat amusing to note the efforts of the Republican leaders and newspapers to convince the Demo- crats that MT. Cleveland is not the proper person for them to nominate next year The Republicans are in rather awkward position. They have no choice as to whom they shall nominate. It is a foregone con clusion that Roosevelt will be named whether they want him or not. They re- alize his weakness and are endeavoring to influence the Democratic nomination. They fear Mir. Cleveland and are making a strong effort to show that he cannot be elected. Democrats, however. will not be likely to consult the wishes of the Republicans in this natter
 1t is likewise somewhat amusing" to note how some few of our Democratic contemporaries rally to the aid and as- sistance of the Republicans in their eff fo.ts to make MT. Cleveland an impossi- bility next year. The Republicans have real grounds for fear, for well they know that if the Democrats unite on Cleveland the Republican Party will have on its hands the hardest proposition it has had in dozen years. As our contemporary observes, they have no choice as condi- tions now are, about their candidate. If they fail to nominate Roosevelt. 1t will split their Party wide open. and if they do nominate him. it will strain some of the component parts of the Party very seriously.
 Thus it is that the Republicans are aware of their own weakness and are equally aware of the danger, if Cleveland is nominated. This is why their papers and speakers are using all the means at their command to discredit MT. Cleve- land and to widen the breach in the Dem ocratic ranks so as to prevent his nomi- nation This last is vital necessity with them, for they fully realize that if he is nominated, his election is not at all among the impossibiities.
 While this is a reasonable and thor oughly legitimate defence for the Repub- licans. it is certainly no defence for their assistants in the Democratic ranks. They can find no cause of complaint against him. except that he couldn't see his way to support Bryan. For this there Is no forgiveness from portion of the latter gentlemans following, and no argument will overcome the one word 'bolter." It matters not that the very best and most intelligent sentiment in the Union is be- coming convinced that Cleveland is the most available man vet spoken of. and that his nomination will more certainly bring success than can be hoped for from any other man-al this Is answered by the poll-parrot cry that he bolted Bry- an." If these objectors could see how they are playing into the hands of the Republicans by denouncing Cleveland, and by objecting to him as a presidential probability. they would be ashamed to continue their war against the best inter- ests of true Democracy, for that is just what they are fighting In the name of -cIitical decency, let the Republicans pia, their own game in their own way.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

Perhaps The Advertiser really did The Virginia Pilot an injustice in commenting on its stalking-horse story in connection with MT. Cleveland; hence. we give room to this denial:
 Now we do protest that in view of the fact that The Virginian- Pilot in the very first line of the editorial in question gave the authority for the report viz: The Washington Star, this deliverance of The Advertiser is funny as well as peculiar And inasmuch as We took particular pains to point out that Mir. Cleveland always goes after the goods for himself and not for somebody else. We might fair ly have been acquitted of giving blind credence to the report. which was noted merely as an interesting part of current political gossip.
 We remember that our contemporary mentioned The Star. but it went on and discussed the matter in such a manner that it is not to be wondered at if We be- lieved that 1t was pardonable to assume that it was cackling over eggs of it's own laying. However, it sets itself and Mir Cleveland right by admitting his straight forward way of going at anything: 90 We drop the subject.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
City Departme-t Clerks.

No formal announcement of appoint ments of clerks in the various depart ments of the city government will issue from the office of Mayor Carr.
 Tt is my purpose" the Mayor said yesterday, to let the business of the city go right along without interruption and to make no changes unless they be- come necessary. l think this policy will bring us the best service. Subordinate employees of the city are experienced in their duties and no changes Will De made. When it is shown that a clerk Is unfit he will be removed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
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ANN's AGE
TWn Snlutinns

Two Solutions. Editor The Advertiser: Ann's ago when Mary was as old as Ann Is now-Mary's ageA2 Ann's age when May was as old as Am Is nOw-24 ..2-l2 Marys age-24. Ann's age=1 times itself. times Ann's age-l2. Ann's age when Mary was as old as Ann is now Mary's aSe-l times Ann's. times Ann's age-12-24-l times Anns age. ? times Ann's age=24xl2-36. times Ann's age=1s of 36=lS Ann's age. X-Ann's age.
 -4-Mary's age 2l42=Ann's age when Mary was as old
 as Ann is now. 2422-12 X-13--2i-X
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 A--le Ann's age.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
She Will Get Even.
Mobile Item,

MODlle item.
 Aunt Carrie Nation forcihiy expelled from Madison Square Galden. T.ige certainly has no fears of hades and the imps there of if he has the courage to tackle Aunt Carrie. even with his 400 followers But never mind. the ancient sister will get even if it takes all summer and far up Into next winter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
Should Love Them

Selma IlmcS.
 Dowe is said to be millionaire twenty times over. He has succeeded in foolng q whole lot of people out of their money. If 1t had not been for the notoriety the newspapers have given him Dowie would not have been worth onc-twentieth of what he is. He should love the news papers instead of ahu.ing them SO.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
An Expert Opinion.

CentreViIIe Press.
 When a bee persists in buzzing around a fellows mouth. it is a mighty good sign that he has been drinking fresh sorghum or corn whiskey.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
A Good Prophet.

Birmingham Ledger.
 Colonel Youngblood either carries the most sagacious head of any Alabama Republican or is the best of prophets. He says that the Republicans will not carry Alabama next year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
The Progressive MT. Crawford.

"'rhe meeting here tomorrow of the Cumberland Presbyterian Synod" said q churChman, is a forcibIe reminder of what Rev. w. NJ. Crawford has done for his church in this community. When Mir Crawford came to Montgomery two years ago, there were less than two dozen Cumberland Presbyterians here. To enc with less energy and less pertinacity the situation would have appeared hope less. He threw all of his boundleGs en- erGy into the work and to-day he has a congregation numbering nearly 150 per sons. More than this, the congregation is W rshipping in its o".n house and a larger one is to be built. MT. Crawford is an eloquent speaker, and man of deep earnostness and piety.
 Speaking of the Synod which convenes tomorrow night it will bring to Mont gomery number of distinguished min isters. Several prominent ministers will he in attendance from other States. Among these will be Rev. Ira Landrth. editor of The Cum 'erland Presbyterian, Rev. Dr. J. w. Darby of Evansville Ind. and President David F.. Mitchell of Cum berland University, who enjoys the dis tinction of being one of the youngest college presidents in the United States
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
Trying to Lose Tt.
Birmingham News.

Blrmlngham NeWS.
 Mir. Bryan is now reported as saying that free silver will be minor issue in the next campaign. MT Bryan does not believe in separating himself from free silver too violently, but it is evident that he is gently trying to lose it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
WHAT THE STATE RAPERSl SyZ ARE SAYING ZNSz
The Picture Line.
Opellka News

UpeIkd NeWS.
 Some of the premature candidates for Governor of Alabama have already open ed the campaign on the Peruna picture line
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
Gossip of m1efr
 and n1afferS
Places Where One rGnu Sit

"l observe" said Montgomery man. that Birmingham man who recently visited Montgomery has complained to The Birmingham News that while here he could not find a public place to sit. He says there are few benches in hotel Hobbies, no pool or billiard rooms and inferentially no provision made for the stranger within our gates. Surely this Birmingham man was misinformed or he was not talking for publication It is true that Montgomery is q busy place. and it's citizens have little time for idlng. but no one has before paid the city the compliment to say that so few of us have time to sit down that we had over looked such provision for visitors. They are some eight or ten hotels in Mont gomery. and certainly there are chairs and benches in their Hobbies. There are at least half a dozen billiard rooms where a tired Blrmnghammer may find rest. I am sure the visitor to the city may find rest at the two beautiful pub lie parks. which are ornaments to Mont gomery. That Birmingham man should look around him when he comes again"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

The Enterprise Weekly has transform cd itself into T four-column, twelve-pager, and made various other Improvements which We are glad to see. It IS puniIsn d in one of the coming towns of AIAoAma and IS evidently determined to keep up with the procession.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

It is good to have two strings to ones bow. When Editor Watterson isn't roast ing the canal boodlers, he is skinning the society smart set. and he skins and roasts with equal facility.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

Did William Randolph Hearst divide himself and party so as to be in two places at once? The Eufaula, q. TD, Journal of last Friday said he was in Ardmore. Indian Territory, on that day,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

A writer in The London Times admits that the English people are deterioratlng physically. and that the cause is too much soap If that is true the remedy is easy and apparent
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
NJ. E..
Edltar The Advertiser.

There seems to te some controversy as Ip Ann age in your Mary and Ann pug gle. Now correct solution of the prob lem lem Is thai Ann's age is now sweet six Mary at that time was twice as oli 2 s' Ann; ad e'gh; years to Ann's tn n age and it macs Ann 6 add ei Int Mary S Ten ca, ta 1t nakns Mary l4
 tr't 70 Y "c ssa,ny make NJ -rv 's s no nrcs9 ss
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 kn " that Ann's pre- ent age is if be- caus ] am accustomed to figuring on An An Agent of an Insurance Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
DoWie's Talks
Tr0V MeSSeOPpY

TUy
 A man who would talk that way to any one could not Chrstainize us in a thousand years. Dowie and his hosts may get to heaven-we do not stop to argue that point-but as for us. We prefer to go over some other road than by the Villifying route.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

The Richmond Times Dispatch thinks Harry Lehr can hardly like the monkey business attributed to him by Editor NVatterson. But isn't The I'D. giving Harry credit for human intelligence when it intimates that he notices things?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

The Fort Gaines Recorder suggests that q standing committee of Zionists should be folmed to wash Dowie's mouth after each of his harrangues, but it would do no good. Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh," said the sd- vior, and Dowie's dirty language is nat ural.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

and the Atlanta papers insist, that they had him on the same day. If he was in both places at once. we would be glad to know how he does it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
BoYcorTrNG THE ALpERMEN.

We have more than once had occasion to allude to the intolerance and brutality of the labor unions in the North and West, but heretofore Alabama has been measurably clear of anything of the kind, but they are getting very near it in Bes- semer. as this resolution shows:
 Be it resolved. That we. the Trades and Labor Assembly, in convention, do hereby place the seal of disapproval and conden- nation upon the action of Alderman Rich ard Wiles and O. E. Randie in casting their votes for the reduction or wages and in favor of non-union men against union men. in the vote cast in the City Coucil in the fixing of the salaries and the election of officers at a meeting held by said Council in the Council Chamber September 22, 1903
 Of this resolution The Bessemer Week. ly says:
 We suppose the gentlemen referred to would rather have the seal, etc. placed upon their trousers, for 1t isn't So disfg- uring. but isn't it a pretty how to do, when any kind of men will soberiy a,1d seriously attempt to condemn city offi- cials for voting for economy In the city administration, and above all else assert ing that they should violate their oaths of office and favor members of some union in preference to other citizens.
 That seems to cover the case. The two officers upon whom ''the seal of disap- proval and condemnation Is thus unccr- emonionsly placed were simply guilty of doing their sworn duty as aldermen. They were not merely trying to save money for the city but were fair enough to re- fuse to drive out or keep out competent men who were not members of any Union. We doubt if the action of Trades and Labor Assembly, will cause the two al- dermen to lose any sleep.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

What If the moon is smoking. as modern astronomer declares? Hasn't the old thing a right to keep up with the pro- cesSion
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

Wouldn't 1t be funny-or would it?- if Canada should want to fight both John Bull and Uncle Sam on account of that Alaskan business?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

Now if the Canadians want to get ahead of us. ,et 'em discover and annex the North Pole before Peary puts his tag on t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

City Subscriptions should be paid to the fol- lowing authorized collectors only: z. l.. Ea- son, City Circulator; ]. G. Jones. T. J. Htggs Counting Room.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
But He's Still Dad.

Atmore Spectrum.
 The Montgomery Advertiser calls on it's readers to mourn fo- Buck It is re freshing but somewhat surprising to find The Advertiser so tender-hearted as to be mourning for ' dead OK. The great jour nal was touched by the "Plea for Buck which appeared in our last issue It is true, however. that Buck stands in ID need whatever of The Advertisers lachry nose sympathies. Even if he did. The Advertiser might find subjects fully as worthy of grief right under it's nose in Montgomery. as the late lamented Buck of Atmore.
 Speculation is 2 good thing to teach peorlo
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

Mrs, Muggins-My husband always takes a day off when he has a birthday.
 Mrs. Buggins-And when you have one l suppose you take a couple of years off.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

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 W. A. Scott, Circulation Manager or The Montgomery Advertiser being duly sworn, says: The foregoing statement of The Advertisers daily circulation for the month of September, 1903 Is true and correct, and compiled after all returns from newsboys. news agents anu leftover copies have been deducted
 ". A. SCOTT, Circulation Manager. Sworn to and subscribed before me this lst day fEeail N. F., Ex-O J. P.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
Casts a Gloom Over Hnunerilla

- OISOAI1 OVSI 14dyneVlIIe.
 Editor The Advertiser. Ann Department. the age of Ann, has cast quite s1 gloom over this community. Many candidates for Probate Judge are in danger of IJsing the nomination because of unsound posi-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
Men Who Come ana Go.

Mir. Jacob Pepperman went to Mobile yesterday morning. From the Gulf City he will go to St. Louis to meet Mrs. Pep herman. who is returning from Grange vilic. Idaho. where she has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Avery Moore.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
Undisputed

The detailed statementiat The Advertiser.s Daily and Sunday circula1ion for the month or September. 1908, furnished herewith, still re. mains unchallenged as the greatest Of that or any other two morning newspapers in the State of Alabama combined
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

yesterday morning. From the Gulf City he will go to St. Louis to meet Mrs. Pep herman who is returning from Grange vile Idaho, where she has been visiting her daughter. Mrs. Avery Moore.
 Dr Charles A. Stakely, pastor of the First Baptist Church. returned yester- day morning from Ozark where he spent Sunday and dedicated new church. Judge John G. Winter went to Pratt
 ville yesterday morning to hold the court
 of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit He will
 be in Prattville all of this week. | Gen George P. Harrison of Opelika, came to Montgomery yesterday morning.
 He is interested in case in the City Court, and will be here to-day.
 MT. A. V. Buck of Elba reached Mont gomery last night. He is accompanied | by Mrs. Buck and they are staying at the New Mabsen.
 Hon. T. Sydney Frazer of Union Strings has returned to his home after spending several days in Montgomery.
 MT. A. H. Mcclellan, a leading citizen of Lowndesboro. is visiting Montgomery. He is accompanied by Mrs. Mckellar.
 NIr. Richard Walker of Nashville spent Sunday in Montgomery, with his uncle, Mir John T. Walker Messls Michel II. Screws and w J. Conniff have returned from visit to Tuscaloosa.
 MT w E. Knox. well known railroad official of Annislon is in the city. ! Col. l.. |. .'e.n of Edfauia, spent yes ter day in Montgomery.
 Mir. Daniel Pratt of '";. Vile, was in town yesterday
 Mir J. B. Bell is in town from his home
 in Prattville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

Dr. Charles A. Stakely, pastor of the First Baptist Church. returned yester- day morning from Ozark, where he spent Sunday and dedicated a new church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

Speculation i7 2 good thing to teach peorl' how to econorlize afterwards
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

Mir J. B. Bell is in town from his home in PrattVille.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

Judge John G. Winter went to Pratt vile yesterday morning to hold the court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit. He will be in Prattville all of this week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

MT. Daniel Pratt of P"a. vile, was lr town yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

Roundtree admits making money out of the Alabama Press Association trip, and asks if he was not justified in so doing The best answer that can be given, and one that shows the feeling of the "boys" on the subject is. he is not likely to ever make another dollar that way.-Brewton Standard Gauge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

citation admitted he made money off press excursions--that he paid out $1 300 or more MT. Rountree establishes the fact of great shrewdhess on two points, one in making up excursions over lines which pay. another in keeping his business quiet until blowed on by some one else. or in tered other candidates for his renumera. tive place from ranks of hungry local newspapers, and lost his job.-Ashvllle Aegis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

Col. l.. \ -e.n of Eufauia, spent yes teldav in Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

Gen. George P Harrison of Opelika. came to Montgomery yesterday morning. He is interested in case in the City Court, and will be here to-day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

MT. w E. Knox, well known railroad official of Annslon is in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

For the reputation of the Alabama press
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

Another chapter has been added to th,
 Press" scandal. and the Alabama Press Association is covered with glory @. MT Rountree admits just what the public eX pected. and what was practically proved some monthe since. He was working fol money, he made 1t. and he makes no se- cret of 1t. What is the use of a Press Association excursion if only q smal minority of it's members take part? This matter has been disgrace to Alabama editors and the reading public, from the return of the excursion party to the pres, ent time. and 1t should come to speedy end. Cut it out."-The Whistler.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
A PRIMARY BY ALL MEANS.

Hayneville, Oct. B.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

He Aauy refused to furnish the com mltter With statement 1T the rerelptS and disbursements n the Canadian tip contendAg that this was matter for the annual meeting of the Associlu m, not- withstandng the fact that he had asked for this ilve estlgatiol.
 IL developed. however. that he had car rled on the excursion 179 persons. from whom he had received S5.I62: 70. He paid out S,932.5 leaving in his hands unac- counted for the sum of $3 Sll.oo. Mir Rountree frankly admitted that he made money out of the trip. and 1t appears that he did. It has also developed that he was So anxious to make money that he de manded a commission of the hotels where the party stopped. besides free entertain ment for his family of five.
 It also leaked out that certain membeTs of the Ass citation had sold their passes Now. where a railroad had denanG'd printing In return for the transportation furnished there may have been some cN- cuse for member thus acting put as 10 passes furnished by the l.. and N. Rq!- road a gross injustice was done TOT It iF we'll known that this system has neIe5 rec ived a cont for any courtesy eNtended to the press. and i. always stands ready and willing tn render these courteAsS.
 The Reporter seldom goes on these out inGs because they generally take Ip So 1 much time that a country editor, VITO Is also printer and devil ca~not '~ord to lose it. On several occa~ion'. We ave been impOrtuned hv ou+ei'er' "ho 'e- sired to ropres'nt th'- noner tn' ;,ea s $ tb , ,o ,rat H we we s' ",t 9ot Hcli-ve 't would No tr. tin either the As~oc,'tion ', | Q ra'~ H' i-ht 'o oront the'r rNqu '" A sCctatioo on several occaslHNs hlNln adopted resolutions condemning such ac- tion.
 In view of the facts already produced. not only Secretary Rountree but every member of the Association wno mas con nlycd with him i'm getting up these excur- si,ns for the benefit of others than those for whom they were intended should be be expelled from the Associatlon'-llhue" Reporter.
 For the reputation of the Alabama press
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

Mir, A. " Buck of Elba reached Mont gomery last night He is accompanied by Mrs Buck and they are staying at the New Mabsen.