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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01
CRIMINAL ExrRAvAaANCE.

The reckless lavishness with which the Legislatures of, some of the Northern States expend the peoples money is won- derfai, and the papers have given details of two recent cases which are good exam ples. The Kansas Legislature mas 300 em- ployes on the payroll, in addition to the Senators and Representatives themselves. Of this number thirty are employed and paid as doorkeepers and assistants. and it would be interesting to learn how all of them are employed. Possibly they are required at times to watch all the doors and windows to keep any of the members from getting away. or it may be that they are there to keep the desks and chairs from being carried off.
 But Illinois can go Kansas one better in this respect, there being 33i persons actually on the payroll, their pay amounting to ss35.25 per day Ninety three of these employees are kept and paid as janitors. But that isn't the worst of it, for this pay of ssss per day was al- lowed for forty days though the two houses were actually in session but sev- enteen days of the time. As a specimen of the way the law is ignored. it is stated that there are forty-seven committee clerks, policemen and pages authorized by law, but that 1ss are actually employed and paid. They have seventy policemen and twenty-eight pages to keep things moving. and these, with stenographers, typewriteEs and various other attaches runs the total to 3S4 who draw regular pay.
 Of course this enormous number of em- ployes and attaches is not honestly on the payroll. and perhaps at least half of them render no service or are of any use to the State Their employment is due to favoritism and the desire of each mem- Der of the Legislature 10 find place for some friend. It is probable, too, that not one in ten of the members would spend his own money in this reckless and un- authorized way, but as it is the States morey each one probably satisfies his eonscietce by refiecting that if he doesn't get it another will. It is curious phase of human nature, as we'll as a fine speci- men of Republican political debauchery, that will so carelessly or criminaiy waste the public treasure.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01
LET US BE UNDERSTOOD.

The Selma Times misunderstands or misconstrues The Advertisers position when it says:
 It would be folly to put Mir. Bryan up again, but we do not agree with The Ad- Vertiser that such men as Harrison and Hearst should be belittled on account of their loyalty to the party's platform when they gave their allegiance to the nominee of the party. The Advertiser should be big and broad enough to rise above its ha I'd money procliNlties and say ''come on, boys; let's nominate winner, 1t mat ters not what he was, nor where he is from but give us man who can win.'
 The Advertiser has not based its ob- jections to Hearst and Carter Harrison on the ground that they supported Bryan two men named is founded on different grounds, which we do not consider nec- essary to discuss Ii Is sufficient to say that we do not look on either of them as proper man for the Democrats to nom- innate next year, and this without refer ence to the ticket they supported in 1900. If the choice should be narrowed down to the three men, we should prefer Bryan to either of the other two.
 And we Dust tell The Times fin the most unequivocal language that we cannot sub scribe to or join in it's proposed call. We look for something better and higher in the nominee of our party than that he may be "a winner" If that is all that is to govern the party's action. it matters not whether we nominate a Democrat, 8 Populist, or a Socialist, or what his prin- ciples may be, or what his past affilia- tions may have been. All we want is to try to nominate winner and let princi- pies go hang. That is not our idea of Democratic duty
 Our idea of the partys duty is that 1t shall endeavor to unite on man whose Democracy is unquestioned. and who will not have to be pat on such platforms as those of 1896 and 1900. We believe such a man can be found, and that the party can unite on him. The fact that he voted for Bryan should cut no figure. but the fact that man now ,dheres to what is designated as Bryanism should be enough to put him out of the running.
 1 Do we make our position plain to our Selma contemporary
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01
OF COURSE. IT RISES.

Of course we are not surprised to learn from a contemporary that there has been rise in real estate in Guam. Dur ing the recent earthquake the island rose six inches.' Of course 1t rose. Neither human envy TOT Natures laws can keep Guam down It was bound to rise, and 1t will keep on rising till 1t will look down with eagle vision on the other in- significant isles of the sea with the lofty contempt born of acknowledged grear- ness. While it required an earthquake to jar it loose from the foundations of the great deep. 1t was ready to take ad- vantage of the occasion. Ordinarily, greatness is a relative term, but the greatness of Guam IS positive quantity. It was pre-arranged and provided for in the scheme of creation and has only wait ed, while passing aeons tempered and sweetened it's emerald groves and elysian fields-it was waiting to be woed and won by Miss Columbia that 1t might take it's destined place among the nations of earth.
 Guam is one of the coming certainties of a glorious future. Envy and prejudice | and selfishness may hold it in the leashes for time but not forever. for time, at last sets all things even." and 1t will set Guam not only even, but two. or three pegs higher. A rise in real estate isn't all that may be confidently predicted for thls glittering gem of the salted seas. and when the future historian comes to sum up the spots of earth blessed above all others, Guam's name, like Ben Ad- hem's. will lead all the rest Guam is a l bird!
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01
An Early Circus.

Leaving out of count the great circuses of Rome and Antioch and coming doWn to something of modern times Iooy naii,z i.. ilton tells you that the first circus in England was on a footpath known as Haifpenny Hatch, in the Waterloo road. London. There. In 1770. Philip Astley first performance was given. with the ala of a drum, two flies and one clown. A charge of sixpence was made for the front standing places. There was no building and not even tent, but merely a ring of ropes and stakes. Primitive as were the arrangements, Astley soon at- tracted good audiences. and was able to add to his program conjuring, transpar- encies, vaulting and tumbling with dis plays of fireworks. In course of time he was able to hire an inclosed ground and erect seats under substantial roof. He called the place Astleys Amphitheatre Riding House.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01
SUNDAY, MARCH l, 1903.
nouprE aounEN sYMBoI..

The American Newspaper Directory uses cer tain signs to denote the relative standing and merit of the whole field of newspaperdom which comes under its notice. and one of these sigma IS the mystid symbol denoting golden" which stands for high quality. and is thus explained;
 'sAdvsrtisers value this pap~r mora for the class and aualitysoe Ats circulation than for the mere number of copies printed.'' l..
 Such papers are credited with a single, gym bol; but there is higher grade, according to this standard authority. which have BOTH QUALITY AND QUANTITY. and require the DOUBLE GOLDEN SYMBOL " to describe adequately their standing.
 The Advertiser has been accorded thIs double golden symbol s,0 and is the only paper so distinguished in this section of the south.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01

numbered accordingly" This is getting the cart before the horse, The ballot will not be numbered till the voter hands 1t in, and it will be folded so that the man agers cannot know for whom the vote is cast The poll list will contain the voters name and a corresponding number, and the secrecy of the ballot will be assured. We agree with The Union that the way 1t understands the proposed law it would be "a curious way for secrecy of the bal- lot" sure enough, but its view is faulty. or a misconception.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01
Revival of Fonpism.

It may have been only one of life's little irnnies says The London Express, that, when MT. Beerbohm Tree was giving 4 picture at His Maiesty's of ''The Last of the Dandies," there should have been revival of foppism all over London. Care fully corrected young men may be seen rately attred, with Ught trousers, gor- rately attired, wit htight trousers. gor- geous waistcoats and slender -waisted frock coats and invariably a crook stick swinging on one arm. The eye-glass which hangs by a slender cord, or is kept in a special small pocket, is by no means an assistance to sight; and though. hap oily, 1t is no longer the custom to make up vast sums of money are spent in soaps and shaving creams, hair lotions and even fine face powder. A mans dressing case today has quite as many appointments as a ladys, and can cost quite as much.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01
Cassava Roots.

Union Springs, Ala, February 2. Editor The Advertiser:
 I see you are writing up cassava and velvet beans. I know you want to bene- 1t the farmer, but don't think you will do it by inducing him to plant cassava and velvet beans. I gave cassava a fair trial and my yield was good, but my hogs would not eat 1t. turned my hogs in the cassava and as they would not root it up had 1t dug for them and I never could get them to touch it. A hog that never saw peas, corn or potatoes will, the first time he can, greedily eat them and had the same experience with artichokes Cassava yields largely and is fine for starch. but if hogs won't eat it what is 1t good for-not for hogs. The only way to raise hogs successfully Is to have pas- lures and plant peas and groundpeas in your corn and then SOW small grains for your sows and pigs and get good breed of hogs. E. Napier.
 (Mr. J. M. Davison of Brewton. a most estimable and trustworthy citizen, gave his experience with cassava and it was just the opposite to that of Mir. Napier, Perhaps the latter did not have the right kind of seed.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01
HALF A CENTURY.
A Prominent Politician is Convinced.

At recent club dinner given by news paper men at Washington, the conversa- ton turned upon the subject of testimo- nials and their value in newspaper ad- vertising. T do not believe" said a prom inent politician who was present, that one newspaper testimonial in a hundred is genuine"
 The owner of one of the largest news papers in the country was present and took up the subject vigorously finally agreeing to let his opponent select any testimonial in his paper and wagering to establish its genuineness to the politicians satisfaction.
 Quite by accident the case of MT. New ton K. Young of Pennington, N. J.. was selected. He had been completely cured of case of hemorrhoids, or piles by the use of Pyramid Pile Cure. The politician was especially skeptical regarding this case, as it was alleged that Mir. Young was man over eighty years of age and had been cured of piles after fifty years of awful suffering and when all other rem edies had failed. It was agreed that the politician should write to Mir. Geo. w. Scarborough. Ph. G., a prominent resi- dent of Pennington and that the result of the controversy should rest upon his re- ply. The following was Mir. Scarbor- ough's answer:
 Dear sir:-Mr. Newton K. Young of this town, a man nearly eighty years of age. and who has been a sufferer with piles for, perhaps half century has been completely cured by the use of Pyramid Pile Cure. I felt especially interested in the case as it was upon my recommenda- tion that Mir. Young began the use of the remedy after having used so many others. Yours Respectfully. Geo. W. Scarborough Ph. G"
 The Pyramid Drug Company of Mar shall. Mich, have this letter in their po- session and are willing to guarantee with hacking of one thousand dollars. the genuineness of MT, scarborough's testi- mony. wed. sun.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01

A great deal of unfavorable comment has been induiged in because of the state ment that a member of the Salvation Army kissed a negro in Memphis. Now General Booth comes to the rescue of his subordinate with the statement that it was only a baby negro. 'Is it not a little one?" asked Lot when he was plead ing for leave to enter near city. Gen eral Booth seems to think there was not much harm done when the kid was kissed. because 1t is some better than the first report. which was that the man hugsed and kissed a grown negro-and a male one. at that.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01
Bridesmaids who Are paid.

The profession of bridesmaid seems to be growing in New York. For some time it has been the habit at weddings in that ding there were no fewer than fifteen bridesmaids. who were all punctuaily paid. Besides the beautiful dresses given by the brides father, they each received s25 apiece for appearing In the wedding cept so much as $10O for their ofice of honor. One girl who Is much sought af- ter for her beauty has appeared as brides maid at more than 200 weddings. and has in a short time amassed quite e goodly sum, besides receiving many costly pres eutS,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01

are all cooled by coils of pipes filied with condensed ammonia. The water Is first filtered thoroughly, and after 1t ts in the cans-the noids in which 1t is to be frozen--a column of air passes up through the bottom of the cans from a rubber tube, thus forcing to the top, by keeping the water always in motion until feozen, The water in the tank. in which the cans are immersed, is made strong with brine to lower the freezing point, and then kept at 20 degrees below zero by coils of pipe passing through 1t filled with the con densed ammonia
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01
Would Sell Offices at Auction.

Colonel J. D. Shires of Marion County, Kentucky, seems to be rather radical in his ideas. "I am in favor" he says, "of putting up all county offices for sale to the highest bidder. Let the auctioneer run each office to the highest notch, then knock it off The money thus obtained should be used for building and better ing roads. As 1t is worked now, candi- dates with money behind them buy the offices from fioaters who spend the money in riot0us living before they get home and leave their families breadless."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01
Letters to The Editor.
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Protecting Human Life.

Protecting Human Life.
 Clematis. Ala, February p, 1903. Editor The Advertiser:
 The resolution of Judge Anderson ito protect human life'' if enacted, would be a Godsend to our country and almost cov- CTS the whole ground-add to it-nine- twelfths of jury decides the case.
 We should have jury commission to examine and teach all persons who are liable to duty and set aside incompetents. Thousands of dollars annually are thrown away in mileage and attendance paid to jurors. merely to state they will not convict on circumstantia1 evidence or will not hang"
 Their names go back in the box and are sent to all succeeding courts to make same statements and draw pay.
 w. A. Seawell.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01
Should Not Turn Bushwhacker.

Jasper Eagle.
 Mir. Bryan should not now turn bush whacker against the party which hon ored him twice with its nomination. He should prove himself worthy of the hon. ors bestowed by lending his influence in all efforts to harmonize and build up the party. Because he was twice nomi- mated it does not follow that he was made dictator of the partys policies, or that he has a corner on all the brains and principles of the party.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01
He pespised omcsseekers.

President Roosevelt was telling friend about his mail. which averages 800 or 500 letters a day "One of the most remark able letters ever received" he said, lar rived on the morning the first full ac- counts of the Martinique disaster were printed in the newspapers. The writer said he saw that the American consul at Martinique had been burned to death. He applied for the place and wound up with this sentence: I make this early appli- cation so as to get in ahead of those loathsome creatures, the office-seekers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01
Not a Happy Lot.

Wetumpka HeraId. ,
 With antikissing bills before the Legis- lature of Minnesota and Virginia, bill taxing bachelors and spinsters introduced in the New York House of Representa- tives and ruling by a New York judge that elopenent is punishable as disor- derly conduct. the prospective lot of the unmated would not appear to be an al- together happy one.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01
THEY DON'T UNDERSTAND IT.

Some of our esteemed Northern and Western contemporaries find 1t utterly in comprehensible that Senator Pettus was at no expense in connection with his re- election, except the one dollar fee to the Secretary of State. They are wholly un- able to understand how a. man can be elected to such an office without liberal expenditure of money. Their surprise is altogether due to the fact that buying office is the rule in their part of the world.
 The fact is that General Pettus did spend a little more than a dollar, but it was done because he wanted to come to Montgomery to see his friends and thank them in person. The trip cost him some thing, of course, but the money spent had nothing to do with his election. No name but his own was thought of and his election would have been just as spontan- eous and unanimous if he had remained in Washington. He came to Montgomery, not to work for himself, but to see and thank those who needed no inducement to support hin. Alabama, we are happy to say, has not yet fallen into the plan of giving a Senatorial position to the highest bidder. True. if an applicant for the position should see proper to canvass the State before the cleo tion of members ] of the Legislature, he might eXpend a considerable sum in a perfectly legiti- mate manner, but that was not required in this instance. All that Senator Pettus had any need to spend was the fee for his commission. The Northern brethren don't understand hat way of getting of | lice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01

The Minneapolis Journal speaks of Mir. Tesla as man 'who is always about to do something and never mars the record by doing anything" That is hard on Tesla, but he has record for unfulhlIed promises and predictions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01
Our Farm Lands.
Birmingham Ledger

Birmingham Ledger
 Alabama people do not yet put any value on farm lands. Recently man bought a plantation within a hunored miles of Birmingham for less money than the house of the planter cost be- fore the war So there is no need to go to the wild lands If northerners want to come to Alabama. Good lands in good neighborhoods can be had TOT practically one years produce value.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01

Our red brothers are learning One Creek Indian has sold his homestead and received pay for 1t four times. and is ready for another customer, They are picking up the white mans ways with despatch.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01

Coming from that source, we temper ance folks is good remarks The Rich mond Times Dispatch. anent a recent ex- pression used by The Advertiser. Do you mean to insinuate?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01

The Manchester (N, ID Union has its information triie awry. Speaking of the Alabama election bill, it says that the names on the poll list will be num- bered and each voter will receive a ballot
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01
A California Peach

Mobile Herald.
 A California dancer has been gwen $250 600 by Berlin admirers to naild a theater. California peaches were alWays famous. and the lady appears to pc one of sunerior aualitY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01

Henry outram BaX-Ironside is the name of the new British Minister to Venezuela, SO far as 1t has been sent in. There may, be other sections yet to come.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01

Fort Deposit Reflector. . .ha
 The attendants will kindly turn e sne lime-light on the Sultan of Turkey, mno will now occupy the center or the s'ase'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01
With a Dull Thud.

Attalla Mirror.
 It is gratifying to learn that the oiack and white ministers of Atlanta, togetneI with Mayor Howell, have settied tne race problem. The wrangling VIII ho" stop with dull thud.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01
The Advertisers Telephones.
A Good Repinniug.

The lrst month of the new year furnishes circulation statement pleasing to The Adver- tiser. indicating that new friends and new readers are constantly being added to its end- grows The Advertiser-onward and upward.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01
Too Flat Headed.

Southern Aegis s. a.a
 Wilhelmina's consort is too nat neaoea sa to be much of man. Perhaps that IS what has been the matter in the do- nestle life of the couple.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01
Hotels Make Their Own Ice.

The larger hotels of New York make their own ice. turning out ton and half day, all of which is actually con sumed in the house, as the refrigerators
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01
INTEREST IN STOCK LAW.
Baldwin County is Opposed to the
 Measure.

Bay Minette, Feb. S2.-(Speciai. )-Ths question of stock law which has been agitated and once passed by the Legis- lature, is of very great importance to the people of this county. During the recess a determined effort will be made to try to prevent it's passage in September. Baldwin being the largest and most thinly populated county In the State. does not need a stock law. nor do the people want 1t left to vote by precincts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01

While Baldwin County took no part In the election of railroad commissioners, the people of Bay Minette are clamoring for & new depot. The business here has in- creased to such an extent that the depot will not begin to hold the freight and frequently there are four or five cars of local freight on the side tracks. This makes 1t impossible to make proper de- livery and keeps some waiting for others to take out that which is on top in the cars. The agents equal Is hard to find for ability, accommodation and prompt ness, but with the work he has to do with no help allowed him 1t is a matter of utter 'impossibility to do justice to all at once. as he has to handle telegram express, freight and tickets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01

Miss Mary Fullen. an old and highly esteemed lady died at the home of 8. Thompson this week and was buried at the Primitive Church cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01

The Ladies Aid Society of the First Baptist Church, has taken the matter of holding an old fashioned singing conven- tion here in hand and is arranging de- tails.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01
NEW LODGE OF ODD FELLOWS.
Mount Sinai Encampment Instituted
 in Eufaula.

Sinai Encampment of the I. O. O. F. was instituted here Wednesday night with the following officers: J. B. Stewart, c. F.: J. K. Sams. ST. War: W. H. Dunbar, H. F.; Thomas Bronnon. Jr. War; M. T. Chapman. Scribe: E. J. Searcey, Treasurer. Thirty or more members were enrolled and 8 public installation of of- fcers will be held March 12 when it is expected that J. Pepperman. Grand Chief Patriach of the State. will be present.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01

". A Scott, Circulation Manager of The Montgomery Advertiser. being duly sworn tser's daily circulation for the month of January, 1908, is true and correct and com piled after all returns from newsboys news agent and left oyer ppies have been deducted. W. A. SCOTT, Circulation Manager. Sworn to and subscribed to before me this 7th day of February. 1903. IsealI
 F. W. JACKSON, N. P, Ex-o. J. P.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-01
WHAT THE STATE PAPERS a
 ARE SAYING.
Turn the Light on.

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