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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
cowARD1cE OR WEAKNESS.

A St. Louis preacher stated In the pull pit that there is 8 limit to human endu- rance and suicide is often the only escape from intolerable conditions" This The Chattanooga Times rightly characterizes as "a despicable doctrine" and wants to know what can be expected of the world when the churches get awry?' Of course 1t is both despicable and cow ardly. As Daniel Webster once said. Suicide is confession" and the man who takes his own life in order to es- cape the consequences of his own wrong doing no. only tacitly confesses the wrong but admits that he is too cowardly to means he removes himself from human criticism and punishment and leaves his family, If he has one. to bear all the obloquy and endure all the suffering.
 That suicide sometimes results from mental alteration or weakness Is true but frequently the victim resorts to 1t because he or she has not the physical courage to stand suffering and misfor- tune, or lacks the moral courage to face the consequences of wrong doing. "En- durance is the crowning quality of great hearts," James Russell Lowell wrote, and one of the highest qualities of humanity is to endure not only physical pain but to face the consequences of a crime or a mistake.
 But we have no fear that the churches will 'go awry'' because an occasional preacher indulges in sensationalism or mistakes his own feelings and thoughts for gospel. This same speaker might be- lie his own words if put to the test and might endure all things rather than take his own life. or he might yield to pain or fear of exposure and commit suicide. We have little patience with such expres- sions as he used but the church will en- dure and outlive sensational ministers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
QUEER LAWS IN KANSAS.
This Years Legislature has Made a
 Record in Freak Statutes.

The Kansas Legislature has taken the record for freak laws. says The New York Sun. The old-time Populists thought they had a monopoly on this sort of amuse- ment at the expense of the taxpayers, but at this session new statutes have been adopted which make the former experts seem mere novices In the art.
 The session has been devoid of general legislation of value. The larger part of the time was devoted to the consideration of special bills introduced by members from the interior counties who wanted to please somebody of some institution.
 One of those which became a law has the remarkable title: An act to prevent snake eating" It is supposed to be direct ed against exhibitions of snake eating given at the small town carnivals and fairs.
 As matter of fact, there has been only one man who did the trick, and the bill, item of interest 1t may be added that he did not eat real snakes. but limitations, made of candy.
 In the course of long debate on the bill it was proposed to amend 1t to in- clude prohibition against eating chiggers. grasshoppers and dragon flies. but none of these amendments prevailed.
 Then there is the new law to protect Chinese pheasants. It may be that there Is Chinese pheasant somewhere in the State, but even the name is strange to most of it's residents. as it was to the members of the Legislature. Someone WdHteu tHt biil pdSSeu, anu Su the law now prohibits the shooting of these birds in the State. Circuses and menageries having the fowls on exhibi- tion now feel safe,
 Here is the title of another of the freak bills which the Governor signed:
 An act requiring the Register of Deeds of Rice County to keep bulletin showing the markets and all current news for the benefit of loafers who do not subscribe for newspapers.
 Where but in Kansas could such a law get on the statute books? It is the result of a joke, someone out on the plains. where Rice County is, having suggested that such bill he passed. The Repre- sentative from that county introduced 1t. To his surprise it did pass the two houses and has become a law.
 Now the other counties of the State are asking that similar law be adopted for them, on the plea that it will be well to keep the county officials busy disseminat- ing the news instead of giving them time during the summer to play seven-up for watermelons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
A Good Number.

Twin Territories for March has just been received. having been delayed by an accident which destroyed the entire issue after 1t was ready for mailing, thus necessitating reissue from the start
 It has a number of good articles in 1t and some beautifully executed pictures. It is an excellent publication for those who wish to obtain a knowledge of the habits and traditions of the Indians, as well as for those who take an interest in the wonderful advance made and being made by the Indians of the five civilized tribes of Indian Territory. Published by Miss Ora V. Eddeman, Muskogee, I. T.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

him. In the last number of his paper. The Commoner. he says: Tt Is the duty of every Democrat who telieves that the control of the par.y should not be sur rendered to the hands of men who would destroy its principles and corrupt it's methods to engage promptly in the work of organization"
 1t IS evident from this that Mir. Bryan has no love for those who failed to give him hearty support in 1S96 and 1900. That he hates them there is no doubt. and that he is going to defeat them if he can. even at the risk of forcing the to be evident.
 Mr. Henry Watterson thinks that Mr., Bryan has no ground for feeling that he mas a grievance. In Fridays issue d of opinion that Mir. Bryan has been more fortunate in the matter of gathering wealth and fame than almost any other one of hts fellow citizens, and that In stead of making trouble in the party he ought to be trying to harmonize the fac tions. Along this line MT. Watterson says:
 MT. Bryan, we fear, will never quite If he could, there might ultimately pc the making of great man in him. It IS a sad thing to see a talented young Tel low of three-and-forty already soured ana embittered; though. in MT. Bryan's case, there is no reason why he should be. The Presidential orbit into which, taking him by the nape of the neck and the seat of his brooches. the fairy goc-mother flung him heels-over-head in 1896. found him obscure and poor and 1t has left him rich and famous. Of all men he could afford to bide his time. Of all men he could with honor to himself and profit to his party take a philosophic and a cheerful view of life: recognizing his own mis- takes: revising and correcting his errors; quitting the drivers seat. from which he lashed the steeds so furieusly and took the ditch so disastrously, to put his shoul- der to the wheel of the old carry-all and to help to get her out of the slough of Populism and Socialism and Free Sil- yer Republicanism, all dating back to 1S96."
 The foregoing extracts indicate pretty fully the feeling between the factions of the party. It is regrettable that there are factions. There are no good reasons for them. It is certain that the Demo- cratic Party cannot win in the contest next year if these factions continue to exist. In order for them to get together it is necessary that there shall be con sessions It looks as if Mir. Bryan does not intend to make concessions. He talks as if he believes that he and those act ing with him are the only honest leaders in the party, and that 1t Is their duty to save the party by insisting on con trolling 1t. The effect of such a course | as he is pursuing is to make it more diff | cult for Democrats to get together and | harmonize their differences.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
Miss. Judson's Story.

Blrmngham News.
 The April number of The Ladies Home little love story written by Miss Lulu Judson of Bessemer. tt is entitled. "ln Each Others Eyes, the Love Story of an Easter Journey" The scene Is laid on train coming from New Orleans to Birmingham, and the heroine is repre- scented as a young woman of the Cres- cent City, who was coming to Birming- ham to spend Easter with her brother She was also fleeing from the man she ought to marry" according to the yer sion of her family and friends, but to whom she did not desire to he welded for the very good reason that she did not travelling was boared by a Congressman, whose home was m Birmingham, and who had been on hunt on the Gulf Coast. They had seats opposite each oth- CT in the Pullman car, and 1t proved to he case of love at first sight, but fate decreed it that no accident should hap pen on the way which might enable the couple to become acquainted. They were about to separate without ever having spoken a word to each other, when the brother of the young woman met her at the train and introduced her to the Congressman. who was his friend and who is represented as having been the ideal of splendid young manhood The introduction was sufficient to pave the way to friendship, which soon ripened into love. with the IsIll resL't The story if charmingly written and has clio tied much favorable comment. not only on that account but because of the local colorlns. passing reference being made by the writer to the scenes along the route from New Orleans to Birmingham and of the glare of the furnaces and rolling mills as seen as he train entered the smoky city If Birmingham. Miss Judson wieds ., graceful pen, and this Is by no means the first time that her work has attracted attention. She Is the daughter of MT. v. H. H. Judson, the we'll known BeSsemer journalist. and has been reared n literary atmosphere which. together with ncr own distinct talent, has equipped her well as a prac- tical newspaper worker and an attract I've writer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
WEDNESDAY, APRIL l, 1908.
DOUBLE GOLDEN SYMBOL

The American Newspaper Directory uses cer tain signs to denote the relative standing ana merit of the whole field of newspaperdom which comes under its notice. and one of these signs IS the mystic symbol denoang golden" which stands for high quality and Is thus explained;
 Advertisers value this papsr more for the class and quality of It's circulation than Tor tne mere number of copies printsd.'
 Such papers are credited with single sym poi; but there Is a higher grade. according t1 ihs standard authority. which have BOTH QUALITY AND QUANTITY. and require ths DOUBLE GOLDEN SYMBOL taG to describe saequateiy their standing.
 The Advertiser has been accorded thi' double golden symbol l00l and Is the e=iI r4per sv distinguished in this section Of th' south
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
SOME FINE sENrrrrNrs.

We find the following truthful and beau tfful sentiments in The oakman News:
 The valley of contentment' and "ev- erything right is just a few miles east or west of us. We are eternally planning change; we are disgusted with our pres ent surroundings and some day we will land in that beautiful valley of content ment and everything just right and be troubled nor sigh no more forever. We let the yard palings tumble down. we never put out flower or fruit tree. The house rots from want of a coat of paint. We are. signing and longing for that somewhere" where life has no vexations and where all the people are pleasant and agreeable, and life passes pleasantly and sweetly each day. How much more sensible 1t would be if we would go ahead and create a place of beauty and joy forever ourselves. The man who only owns square acre of ground can beauti- fy 1t and adorn it with fruit trees and flowers, until it has charm and home- like look that Is ever pleasing. Fix up the palinss. paint the house. put out some flowers and fruit trees. beautify your grounds. and in a few years your home will be the admiration. of all who see it. This is one of the quickest possible ways to become contented. Get your mind on a pleasant task, become interested and the troubles that have occupied your mind are gone.
 aot AS dS VCti put aS it ib true. w ncu one is contented there is no more to be desired" wrote Cervantes. and each man and woman may add something to the happiness of others as well as to make his or her own lot more pleasant. If all do something to make the home pleasant all will get some enjoyment from it. We have travelled somewhat extensively along country. roads and have taken some note of the appearance of different homes. Some that we have seen hardly had a pleasant or attractive feature about them and were more like prisons than homes for human beings. No pretty trees, no bright fiowers-nothing to make the home pleasant or to take away some of the burdens of life of toll and struggle. And then we have seen homes where the people were also poor but where bright ness and pleasant objects abounded on every hand. Truly there are some who make 'the valley of contentment' wher- ever they are and surely they enjoy life more than do those who are always com blaming and who make no effort to shed brightness on themselves or others.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

Monroeville comes to the front with a decidedly neat little newspaper-'"rhe Southern Home" by Dr. William A. Lovett. It is a four-page and four-col- purpose to be ito bring to the attention of our readers the conditions, develop ments and possibilities of South Alabama. and especially of Monroe County" This is a good intention and this first issue shows that the editor is going to work for the building up of his community Success to him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

In the editorial in The Advertiser yes terday the sentence beginning, Suppose some of the Northern clubs had sent del egates to the meeting at New Orleans should have read, Suppose some of the Northern clubs had sent colored dele gates,'' etc. By leaving out the word "coiorcd' the entire meaning and object of the editorial was changed. We do not often correct typographical errors, but this one should not go uncorrected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
The Poets Keep Coming.

New Orleans Times Democrat
 To the gray and weary elders there is solace in the thought that the young poets are forever renewing the race. Faithfully the peach tree blossoms and the birds come back and shake the boughs with song; spring is green with hope. amid the dead leaves of lingering winter. and not till these fail at their appointed sea- son need we fear that poetry will perish in the hearts of men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
The Lost Microbes.
Decatur News.

Decatur News.
 Our daily exchanges state that a scientist is very much disconcerted over the fact that he has lost bottle full of healthy vigorous microbes. Unless that bottle and its inhabitants are recovered beforehand, we will positively refuse to take the trip with the Alabama Press As- socfation this spring. We have all the microbes at home that we can success fully contend with, and don't propose to go up against any foreigners in the busi- ness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

We rather like Richard Watson Glider s new word, 'publicitician," which he ap- plies to Hon. David R. Francis. Like a great many new words which are being added to our language, 1t Is appropriate and expressive. We use politician, statis- tician, and many other words of like na- ture which are part of our language and could not be dispensed with. The new word is equally convenient and appro- priate and will stick
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

that the Republican Is badly deceived or that there will be some exceedingly lively times in Alabama next year. And if there are no colored delegates in their next State Convention we shall conclude that time has made a remarkable jump In the direction of the political millennium.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
Preparing for a Struggle.

4NtWS.
 It is evident that MT. Bryan is getting ready to make the fight of his life to con- trol the Democratic National Convention. And the reason he wants to control it Is that he may have the Kansas City plat form re-attirmed. He Is going about the work in a systematic manner. He is ad- vislng the formation of clubs of those who favor standing by that platform, so as to be in a position to select delegates to the National Convention. He uses very plain words n speaking Of those
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
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Remains to Be Seen.

"uuiie Herald.
 MT. Roosevelt forced Crum down Charleston's throat It remains to be seen whether he can force himself down Uncle Sam's throat for another term.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
A Combination.
Washinrton Countv No

Washington County News.
 In looking out over one issue of an ex- change we find that the editor hopes, is glad. Is pained, is pleased, Is delighted. has regret and has heartful sorrow. No one could stand such a combination but the country editor, who generally has a very elastic conscience and an india rub Der stomach.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

The Kansas City Journal wants to know why does Colonel Watterson "try so hard Colonel ought to know that such vicious attacks sometimes result in kicking a man uo stairs. That would be joke on the Kurnel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

An English Professor has discovered, so he claims. that rabbit meat is a better brain food than fish. Probably this ac- counts for the craze of some Kansans for rabbits. They hope to strengthen their brains.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

They have discovered jade in Oregon bu; It isn't the ''arrant jade on a journey, :" of which Goldsmith wrote. but the real stone.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
Senator Morgan,s Work.

ChattanOOBa Times.
 At any rate, the speech may be filed away as containing everything the aver age man may want to know about isth- milan waters. And now that the Panama route has been accepted it may be said that no man in America had as much to do with creating the public sentiment that made the project possible as Senator
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

The Chattanooga Times regretfully notes that Tennessee hasn't yet quite passed the cur-dog stage of progress. |" Wel Tennessee has no call to feel lone some.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

A candidate for alderman in one ward of Chicago is running strictly as a pro- hibitionist, and if he gets elected it may be set down as another of the queer things in politics.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

The Birmingham News notes that the last resting place of the man who struck Billy Patterson remains undiscovered. How do you know he is dead?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

Those German rulers and other high of ficials make us weary with their ever lasting boasting. The time may come when they'll get some of the conceit taken out of them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

The Butte Inter Mountain rather lets the feline out when 1t says that the Pres ident, in his proposed Western trip ''is after delegates" That is about it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

The Columbus Enquirer Sun thinks If Spooners only chance to be President Is by remaining quiet till 1904 he has no chance at all, for he can't keep quiet that long. It would be a mighty severe strain on him, for a fact.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
The Elusive Dollar.
Ressemer N

Bessemer Workman.
 It Is good for people of town to be industrious.N thrifty and economical. but this everlasting chase after the elusive dollar should be leavened with moral and intellectual enjoyments to make the dol lar worth anything when secured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

poet in The New Orleans Times Dem- -ocrat wants to know what has become of the brindle steer?" We'll, we get a slice of him occasionally from the butcher.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
Like . Checker Board.

AEe-Hera1d.
 A serum that will prevent tuberculosis nas been prepared, and infants are to be inoculated as soon as they are born. If an Infant must absorb all the serums it VIII look like a checker board.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
Will Not Be Molested.

BrminGham Ledger.
 The efforts to make the Burdick case an unsolvable mystery will probably suc- ceed. After giving the public an inside view Of Buffalo social life the curtain will be dropped and suspicion allowed to rest on Pennell, and the living conspirators will not be molested
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

We don't care a button whether Mars Is inhabited or not. Its inhabitants wouldn't be allowed to vote here, and we'll bet they're not Democrats. anyhow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
Supplies the condiment.

Jacksonville Times Union.
 Charleston IS to give Senator Tlllman a banquet. The Senator may be depend ed on to bring his own hot air and to- basco sauce.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

MT. Arthur R. Kearney has taken charge of The Guntersville Democrat and will edit 1t in future. The Democrat is one of our best weeklies, and we hope the tion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

After the Burdick episode closes we may look for some manager to offer her good position on the stage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

The Huntsville Republican, lily winter. remarks;
 The only way a negro can get into the next State Convention Is to be elected a delegate from County Convention and that is not going to occur again.
 We are, very decidedly otythe epiRlap
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
The Advertisers Telephones.
Preyious iecords Smashsd.

By referring to tue following circulation Statement for the month of February, 1908. IL will be noted that the Daily and Sunday out put is gradually increasing in sptic cf the mid-winter season being one of the duliest of ths year. February. 1908. is record preaneI ADVERTISER,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-12-01
o A. C. TO THE FRONT.
Finest Laboratory on the Coast
Now Being Added.

One of the finest chemical lab
oratoties on the coast is now il
process of constructing in the
Agricultural Hall, the entire
south half of the first floor being
given over to this purpose.
The main laboratory contains
six long desks, with places for Of
students, and also a desk on 9
platform for the instructor. The
tops of these desks are made o1
California redwood, two inches
thick. This wood has twice been
treated with each of two preserv.
ing solutions, and now are receiv.
ing a coat of linseed oil, after
which they will be covered with
parafne wax, making the wood
almost impervious to the action
of chemicals. Each student is
provided with a locker and key,
where he may keep all of his ap-
paratus, consisting of test-tubes,
beakers, etc., while on top of the
desks are placed shelves for the
smaller bottles of chemicals.
Situated about the room are
shelves for the more bulky bot
ties of reagents. One especial
convenience of this laboratory is
series of circular porcelain siuks
or basins placed every four feet
along the middle of desks, giving
one basin to every four workers.
Along the north side of the room
is placed a long glass cabinet
containing "hoods" for carrying
of gases. All experiments liable
to generate gases of an obnoxious
nature are performed in this
cabinet.
Opening off the main room are
two smaller ones in which all of
the chemical supplies are stored,
one for the main laboratory and
one for the station laboratory.
The station laboratory is situated
on the second floor of the build
ing, and is furnished similar to
the Students laboratory, except
in size, having dishes for only
"a workers.
It is said by those who have
seen the laboratories of Berkeley
and Cornell, that they are no
larger nor better equipped than
those of O. A. c..