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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1908.
THE LEGISLATURE AND THE
 WORK AHEAD.

The members of the General Assembly meet at noon today in adjourned session. They have before them task Of her- cu.ean proportions, and one which We are frank to say we do not believe they can accomplish in the time allotted to them. It is useless now to repine over what can not be remedied, and no time need be lost In arguing about the flood or local legis- lation which impeded the progress of mat ters of general import in the first days of the session. Can the members avoid consumption of more time in the same way during the. remaining twenty-two iays? On an affirmative answer to that question depends the making of the gen sral laws which are so absolutiy indis- pensable for counties, cities and com munities.
 The failure to enact a general election law deprived many men of the right to vote in the municipal elections that have taken place this year. Only those who were registered on the first day of Janua- ry, 1908, were eligible as voterss There is trouble today in some localities be-
  municipalities can make changes in their charters.
 There is no way by which countless matters of purely local import can be reached until some sort of a local legisla- tive system is put into operation.
 The legislature will be confronted from start to finish with difficult problems and if there is much discussion the allotted time bids fair to come to an end with much that is unfinished.
 The members of both houses have had the experience of several months inter- course and interviews with their consti- tuents and no doubt have thought seri- ously of the propositions they are to con- sider. We hope that they can speedily and satisfactorily transact their business. The Advertiser extends a hearty vel come with the hope that their sojourn in our midst will be pleasant to them and beneficial to the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01
American City and State.

F1tTuIu.
 Louisville has d stronger claim to be considered ''the American city" than Philadelphia. The percentage of the lat ter's foreign-born population is 22.s. Louisville. out of a population of 2O4 73l has 21 427 foreign born. or 105 per cent. Cincinnati's foreign born people arc IFS per cent, Clevelands 266. Plttsburg's. 25.4: Philadelphia draws most of its popula- ton from Pennsylvania. whose popula- tion is S4 per cent native born. against 97.3 per cent for Kentucky. Of Ken tucky's total population. 2,147174 there were in 1s91 reported 1888, ,3SS born in Ken lucky itself. The total native population or the State was 2.os6.c95. Kentucky Is thus American to the core. and it's busy and beautiful metropolis American, too. in every sense of that noble term.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01
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A PLEA FOR MERCY.
From . Prominent ColorcdN Lead
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From Prominent Colorcd Leader
 Normal. Ala, Aug. 9. 1903. Editor The Advertiser:
 have studied carefully everything in connection with what is known as the Alabama peonage cases. Under all of the circumstances. I wish to be counted among among those who ask mercy for those who have been found guilty. In taking this position, do not think the dream of endorsing such violation of the laws of the land and of God. But on the other hand. I denounce with all of my soul such wickedness that would deprive any of Gods creatures of personal lib- erty. I feel that law abiding and liberty loving people everywhere owe debt of only upheld tthe law in this matter, but has enlightened all to that extent that we feel secure from a like occurrence. highest appreciation of law and my love for all mankind to join in the request for mercy to these men. My race is not 2 malicious. nor vindictive race. We nave nothing whatever against the white man: On all occasions we set before him the best that We have. We give up ev- cry comfort in our humble cabins, in or- best. All the world must in time admire such Christ-like humility, whose conquest IS more enduring than the sword. If country would stand with me. 1 would not hesitate in asking that those men be restored to their liberty, their homes and loved ones. I know that I express the wishes of the true negro, whose heart admits all races, and conditions to the fullest enjoyment of all that God has placed in this world-that negro who kept faithful vigils around the virtuous fire- sides of those who went down with Gen. eral Lees banner at Appomattox. In keeping with the record of my race for love and mercy to all, pray for these men. the same prayer that their loved ones would around their own family al- tars. Shakespeare, when in his Christi like mind. has fittingy said: The quality of mercy is not strain'd It droppeth. as the gentle rain from Heaven
 Upon the the place beneath: it is twice It blesseth him that gives. and him that takes;
 'Tis mightiest in the mightiest; it be- comes the
 Throned monarch better than his crown; His scepter shows the force of temporal power,
 The attribute to awe and majesty. Wherein doth sit the dread and fear of kings;
 It is an attribute to God himself; And earthly power doth then show llkest When mercy seasons justice"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01

If Johnson should be nominated for President next year wouldn't the cam paign conducted by he and Roosevelt be a circus? In the event that anything so unlikely as his nomination should occur he and Teddy should by all means carry on a joint campaign In many respects they would be good match. Boisterous, noisy. spectacular gallery-shouters, they would be a good pair. Roosevelt could get a few Rough Riders and COW boys and Johnson could rig up an automobile red fire and pink lemonade aggregation, and between the two of them there would undoubtedly be something doing. Just how much credit and dignity would ac- crue to the office and to the country is another question, but there'd be oceans of noise.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01
The Scales Have Fallen.
South Alabamian.

The scales have fallen from the eyes of the Democrats of the United States and they are returning to their father cratic National Convention will adopt an old-tine Democratic platforms and put Cleveland on it for President; In our our Gfnifsd States who would have a shadow of chance to defeat the Rerubhcan nominee. whoever he may be. We are for Cleveland tooth and toenail, and we tnink avery man in the South should be. It is lime the Democrats of the country lay
 aside all prejudices and act with wisdom. The party can win with Cleveland as a leader We doubt if 1t can with any other
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01
Combination Not for Farmers.

Springfield (Mass) Republican.
 Especial efforts are being made under the Society of Equity" to bring the Western farmers into an agreement to hold back their wheat and force prices up to $1 bushel Pretty much every body else in industry Is combining. so why not the farmers-if they can? But the trouble will be that they cannot. If they could succeed in forcing dollar wheat on the country the wage workers would have to strike over again all around for more wages and the trusts would then raise prices higher against the farm CTS and their last state would be as bad as at first. But agriculture cannot ocn- solidate. It might as we'll recognize that fate first as last and shape it's course in relation to the trust question accordingly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01

On one of the principal avenues of Bos- ton a few nights ago two young girls were walking when they were accosted by two burIy negroes" as the paper puts it. One of them asked one of the girls to go to the theatre with him and when she and her companion tried to pass the negroes without replying to them they were both knocked down and severe Iy beaten before help could arrive, The negroes escaped, and had not been found at last accounts. This was in Boston remember, where the Degroes are all "our brothers"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01
Rapid Growth of Argentina.

Springfield (Mass.) Republican.
 Argentina is not only growing fast in population-faster than the United States. and the only country in the world able to say so-but it is growing as a producer of corn or maize as no other country out side of the United StateS. So far this crop year, or since January 1. Argentina has exported 35 4S4.0O0 bushels of corn. aside from 55 500. 900 bushels of wheat For the whole calendar year these shipments or corn will possibly exceed 5000 0oO bushels. which Is close to the average of our own exports of corn up to within less than ten years and which may exceed our shipments thls calendar year
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01

The Houston Post gives us the infor- nation that Miss Ruth Bryan it will be remembered, is the young lady after whom Ruth Cleveland is named" Why, certainly, and Ruth Cleveland was also named after a certain celebrated woman who died some thousands of years ago. and who was the great-grand-mother of King David, If our chronology is straight
 It Is just as well to be accurate in such matters. And. by the way, was The Post trying to rile Bryan or Cleveland?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01
Ought to Die Happy.
Coosa Democrat.

Bryan was precipitated on the people but not more rapidly than he is being re- pudiated.H He was very much overrated and nearly everybody except Bryan him. self has found it out. He ought to die happy for he was allowed to die in his own way and on his own cross of silver. He insisted that the people should not be crucifed on cross of gold. His wish has been fully granted and now he should quiet down and humbly submit to the pain and death of the silver cross and pan out easily
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01
Imnortance of the Juror.

NeW Orleans IIn1eS-D5IuOCItll'
 If Is scarcely necessary to show that un- der our jury system the efficient admin istration of justice depends upon the character of the jurors. If they gre In cornpetent, ignorant or weak of a class to he easily influenced or approached. it is not possible to have that .igid and even administration of justice that Is de- sired. The courts and the law officers. however well they do their share of the work, can scarcely hope to accomplish much good.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01
Bewildering Politics.

V
 Referring to the editorial of this date on the Ohio omelet I would like to know if the Johnson ticket wins in Ohio in No yember; just what kind of a victory will II De. VII 1t he single tax. rublic own Democracy or socialism? All these thines seem to he represented In the platform or on the ticket. A few weeks experI- ence with Ohlo politics this fall will make messing a five-ring circus-C. R.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01
Horn-Blowing.

Chicago ChrOnlcIe.
 If anybody but a President and a Sec retary of War had made public core spondence given up to reciprocal glorifi- cation and mutual admiration there might have been criticisms of the taste of the proceeding.
 We live, however. in an age in which he who wants his horn blown must not be afraid to blow 1t himself.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01
Signs of Longevity in the Face.

The eyes should be round and wide, not oblong and narrow, for such eyes denote weakneSs, says The Philadelphia lnqulr- CT. The mouth should be full ana we'll set. A small mouth is bad sign. The chin should be square and firm. The nose. however, gives the most important capacity A woman with a nose that is wide and full through its whole length anu has open nostrils. probably has good lungs and a good heart, and Will hve
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01

A large and somewhat interesting book could be made of the newspaper com ments on the assassination of Consul Magelssen." The fact that he was not assassinated would not detract at all from the interest of the book. All the and all commented on it, and what they said would form a noted instance of wasted energy and hustle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01
Prayers of No Avail.

OHldHd Dee.
 many years has been that the Lord would speed the day when the tax shirker who avoids his just share of tax burdens by pertured concealment or under-valuation Of his property would be condemned by public opinion, but prayer for the noun tains of public opinion to fall upon per- jured tax dodgers will not suffice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01
Seeking Definite Information.

Kansas City Journal.
 Beers-Good mornin'. Could you give little relief to a needy veter'n wot fought wid Sheridan?
 Business Man (wIthout looking mp from his wrlting)-Fought with whom?
 Beers-Wld Phil Sheridan. de hero.
 Business Man (after a pause)-Which licked?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01
Tho Proper Spirit.
Huntsville Tribune.

f1unISVIIIe ITIDune.
 The suggestion of The Montgomery Advertiser in Wednesdays issue that the Worlds Fair exhibit ranked other mat ters in consequence to the State, and that It should be looked after and even gwen precedence, was the proper spirit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01

The Norfolk Landmark intimates that Vesuvius immediately commenced to throw up" when Roosevelt's nauseating letter to Root was made public There are some things that even a volcano can't stand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01

longer than . person whoss noss Is The secret of longevity is to have eiglt hours sleep. Sleep on the riGht side; keep the bedroom window open all ntDht; don't have the bed against the wall; eat exercise daily in the open air; live in the country if you can; take frequent and short holidays: limit your ambition and keep your temper
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01
A Headache Next Day.

Anniston Hot Blast.
 What does Sir Thomas want with the cup. anyway? If he wins 1t one day 1t will mean a headache the next. That's one of the unfortunate things about get- tins too intimate with cups.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01
Some superheated Remarks.

Modern Society.
 He-I met your friend Bin when was in my automobile this morning.
 She-Indeed. Did he say anything to you?
 He-I should say he did. l ran over hts dog.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01

AlIuding to The Birmingham Age Herald's remark that last Tuesday was "a blue day ia The Montgomery Adver- tIser ofice," The Columbus Enquirer-Sun declares that it was "a blue day for Democracy. all around" Oh, well, it was A triumph for a certain kind of Democ- racy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01
THE HnuRS.

Why talk of years and centuries and ages? thee? It is the hours that profer thee their pages whereon to trace Life's brief epitome.
 Clarence Urmy
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01
The One Thing.

Camp Hill Times.
 One thing that will assist the Demo- crats to victory next year Is the cer- tainty that Roosevelt will be the Republi- can nominee. Most any sort of a Demo- crat on sound platform ought to be able to win.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01

That would-be assassin at Beirut is a poor marksman, for which both Turkey and the American consul have reason to be thankful.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01
The lcholastic Mouse.
September St. Nicholas

September St. NIchoIas.
 Said the mouse with scholastic hat, ''I will study the subject of cat!' But when puss gave yawn
 Mir. Mousie was gone Much quicker than you could say "ScatI'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01

The esteemed Virginian-Pilot is fatly certain that Tom Johnson will not do for the Presidency. All right, We don't want him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01

The Edwardsville Standard-News last Friday issued a twelve-page Educational and Industrial Edition" which was quite creditable to that paper.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01

Mary McLane declares that she has leaned over the edge of a chasm. . Wonder If she saw spooks at the bot tom?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01
Famous in His Dream.
Pilnk

Puck.
 He became famous in a single night" Yes, and Tn the morning he woke up. just as usual"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01
Report comes from Washington that

Report comes from Washington that the Senate may hold up the nomination of Leonard Wood to be Major General of the army. It is not seriously thought the nomination will be rejected. but If it should be a serious complication would baAprecipitatetd. A number of men have been promoted as a consequence of the vacancy In the list of brigadiers caused by General Woods promotion. So there Is much uneasiness in the ranks of these men.-Nashvflle American.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01

Everytime We feel inclined to grumble at the hot weather We are shut off by the remembrance of coal bills later on.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01

Professor Langley Is having a hard time keeping his airship out of the water and we suggest that he change it's name and call it a di-daDper.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01

The Selma Times predicts a three-cor- nered race for Congress in the Sixth Ala bania District: Bankhead, Hobson and w. B. Oliver of Tuscaloosa, solicitor ot the Sixth District. The Times figures that If Hobson carries Hale, the Tusca- loosa man will carry the convention on the first ballot.-Mobile Register
 MT. Oliver spells all this by declaring that he does not intend to be a candidate for Congress next year. and that he never authorized anybody to say that he would be-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01

In two years there has been a loss of about ( GOO 900 GOO In the current value of the stocks of ten great corporations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01

.I had scarcely taken dozen more stems" continued MT. Borem, when right at my feet I saw yawning abyss! :.indeedv' exclaimed Miss Weery, osten- tatiously emuiating the abyss, II don [ suppoge it began to yawn until you got near it, t,"-Phlladelphia Ledger.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01
Why Was 1t Donep

Birmingham Ledger.
 If everybody in the United States and In the Philippines so regretted the pro- motion of Governor Taft, why In the world did the President pull him of the islands to ricketey seat in the cabi- net?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01
A LITTLE FUN NOW AND THEN
Bright Paragraphs to Relieve tho
 Seriousness of Life.

Tell me what you eat," says Brillat' Savarin, "and 1 will tell you what you are.'' ..,
 That's easy Anybody who can tel what he eats these days Is a clairvoyant Detroit Free Press.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01

Talk about man being the lord of creation,' exclaimed Mrs. Ferguson; What would the Garden of Eden itself have been without Ever"
 "Vhat was 1t after she came?" de- manded MT Ferguson, in rasping voice.-Chicago Tribune.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01
We Deserve Your Confidence

in matters pertaining to drugs and medicine, because we have made it point to buy only the best. WeJdo not believe in substitution. Rest assured any prescription that is filled by us is prepared from the freshest and purest drugs it is pos. sible to buy. "r
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01
A Populist Revival.

Shelby Chronicle.
 Some people are predicting a Popuiist revival in 1904. They must think the banks in which the Kansas farmers have their money are going to fail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01
{ Moves On.

It Moves On. Fort Deposit Reflector. MT. Bryan refused to eat the day the cruiser Cleveland was launched. And yet the world moves on just as if Mir. Bryan had partaken of three hearty meals.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01
Current Comment.

Mir. Bryan can console himself with the thought that all politicians have their George Fred Williams friends. Tribune.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01

If you are referring to the weather, you are off little, as We are having sum mer resort temperature just now. l.: you mean the character of debate, likely to arise over public questions, that's another matter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01

NtW DIX Irlbune.
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 The Sultan is having more trouble. A Mussulman in Monastir has called the Italian Consul a 'giaour. Had he call ed him an anthrax, or pterosaur or heutontmOrumenos an apology might be accepted. But giaour. like school but ter, is a fighting word.-Columoia State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01

on." said Kloseman, trying to. get some medical advice free of charge. Every once in while feel an itehhng @hags i1 MomlX mg uo,, do in a case like that, doctor?'
 So'Tf f feel I pretty sure' replied Dr; sharp, that I would sneeze, too. o.'-Phlladei- phfa Press,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01

spelibinder-Yes. my friends, eternal vigilance Is the price of liberty! Be on cient ~ must take us for goldarn fools! YOU have been talking for an hour ana haif.-Kansas City Journal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01
They are Not.

They are Not. Birmingham News.
 contemporary sapiently remarks that not all rascals are in the penitentiary. Certainly not. A number of them are distributed @ among the departments at
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01
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 ' WHAT THE STATE PAPERS { ARE SAYING. {
Putting 1t Strongly.

MUDI1e Ne3fSISf.
 Alabama needs a worlds fair as badly as Mobile needs a new depot: and that Is putting 1t as strongly as we can.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01

It is now plain enough that King Pe- ter picked a peck of pickled peppers in Belgrade. and does not like the flavor New York Tribune.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01

l So now for a hot time in old Montgom- cry for twenty-two working days!- | Mobile Register.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01

w. A. Sc1tt, Circulation Manager of The Montgomery Advertiser. being duly sworn eays: The foregoing statement of The Adver- tiser's daily circulation for the month of July. 1908. is true and correct. and compiled after ell returns from newsboys news agents ana leftover copies have been deducted
 W. A. SCOTT. Circulation Mgr: Sworn to and subscribed before me this 4th day of August, 1908. F. ". JACKSON, tseai.l N. P. Ex-O. !. P.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01

Daily average for the month !,R4z
 Sunday average for the month. .....t4,oSI
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-01
ABRAHAM LINCOLN

W. H. Councill.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-01-13
Iron and Wood Work

The undersigned has taken he shop of Nj
D A. Phillips. neGr the b Il o Depot iu
Charles Town, and viii do all kinds of
BLACksMITHING AND
NERAL REPAIR WORK
both IN wood and iron. Horseshoeing spe-
cialty Buggies, Wagons, etc. repaired and
made as good as new. you have anything
10 wood or iron out of keller, or buggy OF
carriage top that needs 'ioctoring, bring il 10
me aud see what / can do for Aou.
Feb. 26-y. JAMES I. LIFTLETON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-01-13

In many of the tohaeconists' shops
| perique tobacco chopped into granu-
lated form is displayed fer use by pipe
smokers. This is the same perique that
has been grown by Frenchmcn and
Spaniards In Louisiana since before our
Revolutionary war. 1t is a Jet black,
intensely strong tobacco. famous for
its flavor and its ability to wreck the
nerves.
1t is grown and made In st. James
parish, Louisiana. and the crop only
amounts to about 100000 pounds a
year.
The makers follow the primitive
processes which were in use 100 years
ago The stems are taken from the
leaves and the latter put into a box
under a heavy gradual pressure. This
causes the juice to run our. even
through the wood Of the boxes. A
gradual process OF fermentation and
curing takes place.
At the end of three months the to-
bacco is rolled into carrots and wrap
ped in cloths tightly bound with ropes.
1t is left in that way for year before
it is ready for market.
The flavor of periaue is considered
delicious by all pipe smokers, but Is
too strong. The tendency OF smokers is
continually toward lighter and lighter
tobacco and perique is now used al
most solely for mixing with very mild
t0baccos to flavor II.