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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
srALLINas UNMAsKINo.

From the start, The Advertiser has insisted that the Stallings-Hefiin stump ing tour of the State was really a Hearst movement They have pretended to be against Mir Cleveland and those friendly to him. and to be in favor of regular Democracy" This Is a mere pretense.
 In his speech at Prattville yesterday. StaIlings gave the strongest kind of proof of The Advertisers assertion. Heretofore he has included Judge Parker of New York in his list of permissible names. though he has devoted most of his time to extolling Hearst. Nothing certainly has been said that was detrimental to Judge Parker until yesterday. Suddenly he turns his batteries on the New York jurist He intimates that he voted for Mckinley. He suspects that there are spots in his record. He points the finger of suspicion.
 This Is the first intimation of the kind The Advertiser has ever heard. On the contrary. 1t has been frequently stated in the New York papers in the last year that Judge Parker voted the regular ticket. both in 1896 and 1900. It has been supposed that he would be acceptable to MT. Bryan and his friends on that ac- count
 Possibly this attack Is because Mir. Stallings's boss, Mir Impson has found that Judge Parker is very much talked of in the South, and has sent out word to the Hearst orators to undermine that eminent gentleman. Probably it is an inspiration of Stallings's own genius, resulting from his observation of Alabama opinion. In any event, 1t is further dropping of the masque the Hearst leader Is wearing.
 The sudden movement in this State, born of that Sunday conference at the Ex- change Hotel with Hearst's personal rep resentative, is not really against any one name~for the Presidency, or any set of men here in Alabama. It is actually against the field. against harmony. against cool action. It is for Hearst, and for nothing else. The game Is to set up Hearst ticket of delegates secretly and to fool people into voting for 1t.
 The people of Alabama are on to the Stalllngs-Hefiin game, and they will not be fooled. They want the strongest can dIdate. one to win against Roosevelt, and Hearst lacks a vast deal of being that man. The Presidential nomination is noi to be bought, and the Alabama Democ- racy Is not in the market.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
GENERAL s1cKLEs
Declares That Judge Parker ought
 to Be Nominated.


 Albany Special to \. Y. Herald.
 Gen. Daniel E. Sackles, who retuseo 10 support W J. Bryan in 1895 ana lsVV' anu whose views represent those or many ih- dependent Democratic voters, declared today in favor of the indorsemeht ot Judge Alton B. Parker by the New 1ork State Convention for the Democratic nomination for President. He expressed the opinion that the only chance the Democrats had of winning was Dy the examination of conservative canuioa'e on progressive platform
 In my opinion," General Sickles safo, tho only chance the Democratic Parsy mas of carrying the election IS oy avoid ing radicaiism The party must nave a conservative candidate on a progressive platform. 1t has been going down hill in It's search for candidates ana back ward In its platforms It must look up- ward In making its nomination ana Tor ward in framing its declarations.
 It will be necessary for the party to avoid socialism and radicalism. such as that advocated by Bryan and those who follow in his footsteps like William IL. Hearst. It Is probable that Bryan and Hearst will hitch up together ana form team. If they can gain footing Of course. the adoption of their doctrines by the party would mean defeat.
 Judge Parker has been on the bench for twenty years. He is not politician. A1S AS OI the HiBhCSt and ability and the type of conseva- tive candidate. It seems to me that there Is strong movement in his direction, and l am not surprised at its strength.
 Tt Is nonsense to talk about having no candidate. 1t seems to me that the men who are talking about dark horse either do not know what they want or are unwilling to tell The State Conven- ton should deal fairly and openly with the people. It should have an instructed delegation and 1t should adopt the unit rule so that the delegation will carry some power with 1t into the National Convention.
 Judge Parker Is such man as John Jay and Marshall. who were at the same time statesmen and judges. As a rule. l do not think that Presidential candi- dates should be taken from the bench. but this year the circumstances seem to make that the wisest course to pursue.
 Walter s. Logan of New York city. q member of Tamany Hall. and formerly President of the State Bar Association, also declared today in favor of the nom- ination of Judge Parker. He said:
 T am heartily in sympathy with the movement to nominate Judge Parker for President. l think the times are propi- tiouS and that 1t is a Democratic year, if Democrats will only be wise and get together. Judge Parker seems to be the one man in the length and breadth of tho United States for whom every Dem ocrat can consistently vote. l know of no part of the State where Judge Par ker Is more popular among Democrats tran in our own city of New York;
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
FAULTY LOGIC.
The Philadelphia Record says:

''Tf we did not drink and gamble" said Philosopher Carnegie as he was depart ing for Europe. what great people we should be- It Is worth reflection. and action. Our gambling does not destroy wealth; it changes the distribution of 1t, and while the effect of this Is not entirely confined to the gamblers. 1t falls mainly upon them. But most of a nations drink bill Is dead loss, and the drink bills of the so-called civilized nations are appa,l- ing. and drink is not the only extensive waste. The comfort of individuals and the aggregate national wealth would be something astonishing If wanton waste could be prevented or abandoned
 We have no defence to make of the drink habit, any more than we have of gambling. but 1t occurs to us that The Records logic isn't very sound. All money that is spent Is when brought down to its last analysis, but a change in the distribution of 1t. When one man bets and loses another wins. When a simply changes hands. It goes to the liquor seller and he speeds It on it's way to others. We admit that the man who buys the drink could put his money to better use, but he is assisting the circu- latlon of the currency just as is the man who spends for fine cloths or for rich things for his table.
 One of the worst uses to which a man can put money Is to hoard 1t, unless he Is saving 1t for a specific and proper pur- pose. The miser who spends all his life laying up money only for the purpose of saving 1t is not a good citizen. If he gambles 1t away it may fall into good hands Even if he spends 1t for drink it may eventually go to those who need it and to whom it will be welcome Better spend 1t in some other way than drinking or gambling. but even when spent that way 1t may fall into better hands than those of the miser. Just how The Record makes out that most of a nations drink bill is a dead loss," we can't understand. It may be worse than a loss to those who spend 1t, but the money does not disappear. It only changes hands, possibly for the better.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
POLITICAL POINTS

al of our party men were talking Cor man. but now they are talking Parker. MT. German still has many friends in the State. but the question of personality is being superseded by one of political expediencv.
 We believe now that Judge Parker is the man to carry the country. He can amalgamate all factions of the party. the Cleveland Democrats and the Bryan Dem ocrats. and the independent vote will sup- port him. German is looked upon as ir- cnned to lean toward the Cleveland wing Of the party. and his nomination. in our judgment. would be offensive to the Bry- an followers. All factions must be con sidered in selecting a candidate. With ou: the strength of any particular fol- lowing in the organization we cannot hope to win
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

should set in to outbid Hearst for the Presidency-wouldn't there be high jinks in political circles. Either of them is as we'll fitted and qualified for the posi- ton as Hearst is. and all of them have as much right to bid for 1t as he has. Turning loose one or two hundred mil- lion dollars among the purchasable ele- ment would put lot of them on Easy Street. Who will act as auctioneer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
Could Not Be Elected.

Lexington (Ky.) Herald.
 Of course every intelligent man m America knows that under no possipIe Hearst be elected President; If 1t De possible to buy a nomination. he canhUI buy his election. His nomination VIII VII. forever smirch every prominent politician who helps to bring it about. and disgrace Sv; have not and do not Intend to make any attack on Mir. Hearst. It is not hls peL sonahty that is now involved. We mercy state what every one knows.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
NEW YORK COUNTIES.
Those Up the State Have Endorsed
 Parker

Albany Special to New York World.
 Following Is a list of the counties up- State which have held their Demo cratic conventions to elect delegates to the con- vention In this city on April IS: ChenIng, 8; Montgomery, 8; Cortland, 8: Catta- raugus, both districts, 5; Orleans, 8: Schoharie, 8; Ulster. second district, 5; Ontario, 3; Sullivan, 3. Total. %.
 In every instance these delegates have been instructed for Judge Parker for President. All the delegates are friendly to ex-Governor Hill.
 Four district conventions were held to- day. and at each the friends of Parker predominated These conventions We. e held in Schoharie. Sullivan. Ontario and the Second Assembly District of Ulster
 Schoharie, the only County m the State which voted for Bryan in 1e96, and which has never given a Republican majority unanimously elected three we'll known Parker Democrats.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
BRYAN IN NEBRASKA.
He Will Have to Fight to Get the
 Delegation.

Omaha. March A.-(Cor. of The Adver- tiser)-I suppose you have seen accounts of the revolt against the immaculate one in his own dsgusted State. When the roses bloom in the spring the faded fatulent posy of Nebraska William J. Bryan will surely be faded and with cred flower. unless the money of the un- speakable Hearst does a great deal of corrupting. I have been for months in the close meetings of old BryaA leaders who are now fiercely anti-Bryan. He will probably go to the National Convention, but I am quite confident that he will be accompanied by a strong talking and fighting and working minority against re-affirmation of Kansas City platform even though he may force the unit rule. am very hopeful, however. that he will not be able to elect more than six of the sixteen delegates counting three out of the big four from States at large.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
They Will Not.

DemopollS Express.
 For a long time 1t seemed that Ala bama Democracy was harmonizing nicely and the whole party was returning to the Oldfashioned, sound Democracy of Jeff ferson and Cleveland A star of hope was shining bright in the Armament for 1t will only be possible for us to win with that sort of a platform and man but here comes the clouds, darkening Stallings and Heflin are blowing them up and making trouble. Win they have Influence enough to thwart the plans or not
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
The Most shameless.

Birmingham Ledger
 IL is suggested that San Domingo could be financed by a syndicate if the Gov ernment would back 1t up with soldiers and ships. That is about the most shameless proposition yet. If a company can get control of the island by fair means or foul, 1t is no business of the United States. but our nation is not one to hire its soldiers to looters, nor war ships to pirates
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
NORTH CAROLINA DEMOCRATS.
Seem to Have Turned From Senator
 German,

Washington Special to N. Y. World
 That Senator German can no longer be reasonably regarded as a Presidential possibility at the St. Louis Convention. IS pointed out by The World ten days ago, was emphasized today when Senator Simmons of North Carolina. one of Cor mans closest political friends announced that German cannot hope for the North Carolina vote in the convention, and that the delegation from that State. virtually pledged to him two months ago. will go to Judge Alton B. Parker.
 Until today MT. Simmons has been a persistent German advocate. He has just returned from a Democratic State Cen tral Committee meeting in North Caro- I1na.
 Reluctant as am to state the facts |" said Mir. Simmons to The World corre- spc ndent tonight. 'I am sure that Mir German cannot command the vote of our
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
Taking No Chances.
Mobile Herald.

MODIIe Herald.
 The Republican delegation from Ala bama to the National Convention will be of the black-and-tan order notwith- standing that there are only a few hun dred negro voters in the State. The politicians are taking no chances of of fer, ding Teddy by leaving the colored brother of their ticket.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
DEMOCRATIC SENTIMENT.
A Tariff Rsform Platform

Mobile Register.
 to draft the platform for the next Demo. cratic convention. We move that the lob be turned over to him. It may be tariff retorm platform If he has the writing of Democrats can unite upon and it is the only issue that Is practical; that is to sSyyt, say, IL IS the only issue that can be made
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
Senator Sally.
Dallas News

Senator Bailey prefers Mir. German for the nomination, but expects Judge Park CT to win it. MT. Bailey is one of the few statesmen now in active practice who do not consider 1t necessary to ad- here to a personal policy of confusion and concealment
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
It Will Not

CenITeNlHe PreSS.
 Coi. Bob Mckee writes to The Mont gomery Journal requesting the Alabarla Democrats to send a Hearst delegation to the St. Louis Convention. Mebby the Democratic Party will accede to Colonel Boh's request and mebby it wont. Not il she knows herself.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
Ask This of New York.
Pittshnrr Pnst

FItISDuTR POSI-.
 It is said with great confidence that the New York delegation to the Democrat tic National Convention will give a rnted support to Judge Parker. and that the Indiana delegation will take the same course. Whether this be true or not the Democracy of the nation look to their brethren in the Empire State to agree upon an acceptable candidate and to go to the National Convention united and harmonious.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
ILLINOIS DEMOCRATS.
State Convention Will Be Composed
 of 1900 or 1900 Delegates.

State Convention Will Be Composed
 of 1900 or 1900 Delegates. Chicago Special
 Sixteen counties out of 102 in Illinois have selected delegates to the State Con vention which is to choose delegates to the Democratic National Convention. The delegates selected by the sixteen counties number 143.
 Hearst has carried these counties: Mo- Lean, IT: Cass, q; Will, IT; Scott, 4 Mar ion. 10: Montgomery, 10; Ef1ngham, s; Brown, 5; Lee, 6; Franklin. 6; Jefferson. 8. Total. 95
 Congressman J. R. Williams and Hearst opponents have carried these counties: Adams, P; Crawford. 6: Clinton. T. Rieh- land. 5: White. G. Total. 46.
 Almost all the counties carried by Hearst are in the Twentieth and Twenty first Congressional Districts. which are dominated by NJ. F. Dunlop, the Hearst manager and former treasurer of the State Central Committee. He began early in order to make an impression. The del egates to the State Convention all told will number between 1.200 and 1.30l.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
Must Be Lively.

MIG lile Item.
 Senator Dick has been sworn in and row occupies the seat in the Senate made vacant by the death of Senator Nj. A. Hanna of Ohio. Dick will have to be as lively as a cricket to keep up with the pace set by his late Uncle Marcus.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
The House Warming.

Mobile Register
 Montgomery it to have a frst-class hotel. and Mobile Is to have A first class passenger station or union depot. When two cities will unite in their rejoicing, for both have long suffered in common the lack of adequate accommodation for their best patrons. the travelling public.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
The Only Way to Success.

Not since the war has such an oppor- tunity existed for Democratic sut cess, and at no time has the argument been so strong in favor of a change of adminis- tration; but the argument is based upon the necessity for more conservatism Tn the administration. There Is not a ghost Of a chance for the Democratic party tu succeed unless 1t can. by it's platform it is sound in It's doctrines and has the beEt interests of the country In view
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
Likely to Defeat Hearst.

Snattanooga Times.
 From the attitude of Senator Clay. SnllC %nich tallles almost exactly with that of n;.t Senutor CaTmack 1t appears that the positive and unqualified opposition of Leading Democrats Uo MT. HearstI ia forcing them to a negative support of SoSIee rarker Whether that kind of tattah tottG Cah DC relied on to secure the nom- ination of Judge Parker Is problematicaI guy n IS safe to say that 1t will be suf, nclehtIy potential to defeat Hearst,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
Instructed for Parker.
Buffalo Times.

T
 Five conventions in various counties throughout this end of the State were held on Saturday. At each convention the delegates were instructed to use all honorable efforts to secure an instructed delegation to the National Convention in favor of Chief Judge Alton B. Parker Saturdays conventions indicated the trend of Democratic sentiment, which will undoubtedly result in a solid dele gation from thls end of the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
Would Be Done For.

Anniston Hot Blast.
 If Hearst or any other inconceivable candidate should by chance be nominat- ed. Democracy would be "done for" and go the way of the old Whig organiza ton. Wise leaders fear some such catas- trophe. and again is MT. Cleveland their reliance to save them from themselves.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

According to The Albany (Ga.) Herald, Cleveland is quoted as saying that it is impossible to elect a decent Democrat this year" It is a safe bet that he has not said anything of the kind.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

A contemporary states that every seat, but one. in the Cuban House of Represen- tatives is to be contested. If that Is true. 1t would seem that all the contests must be tried and decided by the one man whose title is clear. If that Is not the plan to settle 1t. then all the others may be expected to make common cause and declare that all their titles are valid.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
Why Does he Wincap

Memphis Commercial-Appeal.
 When MT. Cleveland speaks of a goo |, conservative man for the Democratic nomination. why does Mir Bryan regard 1t as personal attack on him?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
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 } WHAT THE STATE PAPERS 4 ARE SAYING. <
It Has Come,
Columbia Breeze.

Columbia Breeze.
 The Breeze is not advocating the nom- nation of MT. Cleveland for President. l. has always contended that the time would come when both himself and the principles he stood for would be vindi- cated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

The Topeka State Journal gives one reason for 1t when it declares that "the new pension order will prove the death knell of the agitation for reduction In tariff duties" The Government will need the money to keep up the administrations extrsvagances. and the Republican Par ty will supply the need by keeping up taxes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

Who asked Hefiin and stallings to make people?" asks The Cullman Democrat. Does the Democracy really think they have to be asked to talk?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

suspicion of being. It would take twenty years at least for the party to recover from the egreglous blunder of his nomi- nation. and Democrats who really care for the standing of the party in the na- ton might as well determine to face Hearst's candidacy. and. by opposing. end 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

If the President continues to receive lions. hyenas and other animals as pres ents. he may set up a menagerie when his term expires and make a fair living.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

A Westener. who probably speaks from experience, says he had rather be a cat with nine lives than a Mormon with nine wives
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
FOR CORONER.

hereby announce myself aS a candidate foP Coroner of Montgomery County. subject ia tho action of the Demo atic primary.
 T. F. LEAK
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

When that hyena faces Roosevelt's dentigerous showdown, 1t will never have the heart to grin again.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

I am e candidate for nomination for re-eIeC: tion as Superintendent of Education ot cratic primaries in April. and solicit ths suppoE of all Democrats. -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF EDU.
 CATION.

heeby announce myself as a candidate for Superintendent of Education for Montgom- er9 County. subject to the action Of the
 'e O ". CoYINGToN.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

A fashion item speaks of hat with half-a-dozen green owls heads on it." Now who ever saw a green owl.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

Suppose Rockefeller and Carnegie, and the Goulds and the vanderbilts. and Nor gan and some other wealthy citizens
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

County Teasurer of Montgomery County. subject ! the action of the DemocrAtiq primaries. w, E. McGEHEE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

The Marion Standard says hold your breath" to keep from sneezing. Thank Yous but We prefer to snasze,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

I hereby annencs myself as a candidate for nomination for the second term to the Sntion StsITH of th Democratic primaries
 JOHN J. COCHRAN.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

hereby announce myself for reelection for d Coroner of Montgomery County, subject to
 action of the Democratic primaries. ., W. II. TICE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

hereby announce myself 1s a candidate for Solicitor Of Montgomery County suhIeo6 to the action of he Democratic primary.
 s. Fl. DENT, Jr.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
Announcements.
FOR SOLICITOR.

hereby announce myself as a candidate for Solicitor of Montgomery County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 TYLER GOODWIN,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

And Ihmsen denies that he is an agent of Hearst, We are told. Then he should take down his sign.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
FOR, CIRCUIT JUDGE,

hereby announe myself as candidate foR fudge of the Flteenth Judicial Circuit. sub" feet to the aeon of the Democratic Pri- mary on April lth. 1904.
 T. SCOTT SAYRE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
Oppose and End Yt

Birmingham; News.
 candidates for the Presidency ro,,s, Ao h'Sner class than Hearst has given any
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

hereby announc myself as a candidate for fudge of the Ftteenth Judicial Circuit. subject to the actioI of the Democratic Pri- mary on April lIth. Ieo4: o,r,rp.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
FEBRUARY, 1904.

P. J. Kelly. Circulation Manager or Lne TIrtgomery Advertiser. being duly s~oen., S'en, says: The fuRegoing statement of Tfs AdVers tiser's daily circulation for the mcrth or February, 1904. is true and correct ana com piled after all returns from news boys news agents and leftover copies have been de- ducted. F. J. KELLY.
 Circulation ManeRe-. Sworn to and subscribed before mo this Sth
 F. W. JACKSON. Tsesll N. F., Ex-o. J. P.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

paid circulation of The Advertiser for the month of February makes an excellent SHOW
 ing. Alabama's only metropolitan newspapsr' eS The Advertiser I- known the country oses' is pardonably proud of this splendid recoto'