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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23

Former Congressman Thomas E. Wat son and present Congressman L. F. Liv- tn<ston of Georgia are engaged in a dis cussIon as to priority in free delivery leg islation, both claiming to be the Original Jacobs" MT. Watson, in reply to some of Ltvingston's assertions. says:
 He now says that he introduced his res- oIution for Rural Free Delivery in the Fafty-second Congress. and that did not introduce mine until the Fifty-third Con- gress. The venerable Congressman must be losing his memory. l was not mem Der of the Fffty-third Congress. The the Fifty-second. Livingston and both meandered into that Congress upon the gsve gs s rise to the Peoples Party Tee. livingston and I both rode in. together; cret society (such as Gideon's Band, for exa1nple) and take a solemn oath against the Democratic Party.
 If our recollection Is correct Hon. Rich ard H. Clarke of Mobile was one of the earliest movers in the direction of free rural delivery. as while he was in Con- gress he introduced measures looking to that end. and at just as early a date as Ehe above contestants Many years ago and before there seemed to be any hope of the rural delivery system now In oper- ation. Mir. J. R. McLendon of Montgom- cry County wrote a number of letters which were published in The Advertiser, Advocating the pollay, and he may justly be considered one of its earliest promot- na
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23
DEMOCRATS INDIGNANT
Over Bryan's Lincoln Speech-Call
 Him Marplot,

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 Washington Special to Chicago Chronicle. William Jennings Bryan's speech at Lincoln. Neb., in. which he assumed the right to serve notice upon Democrats that they must consent to ratification of the Kansas City platform at St. Louis next summer, has aroused universal ln- dignation among Democrats in Congress. On the other hand. 1t was received by Republicans with an excess of applause and enthusiasm. They said 1t was the have said had he deliberately planned to aid the Republican party.
 Democrats generally insist upon re- garding his Lincoln speech as the utter ances of a marplot who has adopted the rule-or-ruin policy. While they condemn him for making it at this time they pro- fess to be glad that he has made his at- itude clear so they can meet him square ly on his own ground next July.
 National Committeeman Johnson of Texas voiced the sentiments of practically ali Southern Democrats when he said to- night: T am sorry Bryan made tha, speech He should not have done it. but he is d man who will insist upon having init him to have it. He has made ii necessary for the conservative Democrats of the country to squelch him. Some of us had hoped that this duty would not be imposed upon us. but Bryan has let down easy or with jolt will depend on himself Mir. Bryan might just as well make up his mind. however, that he is no longer the dictator of Democrat ic policies"
 Senator Fred Dubois of Idaho. who lcft the Republican party to follow Bryan and silver, voiced the feelings of other Demo crats when he said: Bryan could not have done a more imprudent thing, and ] might add more unkind thing. It seems to me that he has reached a period in his career where he ought to pause and find out what his friends want. He will make 1t necessary for the convention to turn him down in a manner that we will all regret If he keeps up.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23
overworked Department Clerks.

OIeNeIand PIain Dealer,
 The public has never apparently been clerks in Washington are heavy laden lot. It seems, however, that their burden Is greater than they can bear and the suggestion that it be increased has called forth Vociferous protests. Let the whole horrible truth be told. It Is ordered that from now on they shall work seven hours day. Heretofore they reported at a. m, had half an hour for lunch and were on at ?. m: in ample time for the ball game. Now they must work till p. m. or go on duty at S:30 in the morning. Clerks in private employ are not likely to commiserate men and women whose hours or work are fixed by law at a maximum ot seven hours nor will any idle tears be shed by artisans and laborers whose ut- most demand is for an eight-hour day. time, to6SN1hen these sdrne afflicted ones are moving heaven and earth to induce congress to pass a, civIl pension bill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23
TREATY SAFE.
Soon as Speeches Are Delivered
 Measure Will Pass.

Soon as Speeches Are Delivered
 Measure Will Pass.
 Washington Special .> New Orleans
 Times Democrat
 While the friends of the Panama Canal treaty do not feel the slightest. uneasi- ness about the outcome of the discussion now going on in the Senate in opposition to the treaty. it Is generally believed that lt wili be month yet before the measure VIII come up for a vote. There will be twelve or fifteen more long speeches made on the subject. The friends of the treaty say that it's opponents will never be able Sp rally a sufficient number of votes to oefeat the document, and that the dila. toTy tactics which have been employed oy some have been invoked for the pur- pose Of delaying final action in the hope that something might turn up before a vote is taken.
 The report that the proposition had been made to the United States through Gen eral Reyes, representing the Colombian government, for the purchase of that eountry.s share in the isthmian strip across Panama for $5000, 900. is discredited d n administration circles. The officials. it is said, know nothing of such a proposal. ana the government does not propose to anter into negotiations with Colombia in tle matter. whatever action may be taken 'noependently by the Republic of Panama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23
snub for Miles, Praise for Young.

Springfield (MaSS.) Republican.
 distinguishes the order of the Secretary of War retiring Lieutenant General Young from active service is chiefly nota- ble because of the sharp contrast 1t bears eral Miles a few months ago. There is nothing too good to say about General Young. 1t appears, and certainly every one will join In congratulating him upon the honorable completion of so mcritorious military career. It Is clear, however, that by reviving the old form of the re" tlring order the President and his War Secretary are very willing the country order in General Miles's case was an in7 tended rebuke, slight, or snub to that celebrated officer. The excuse offered by the War Department when General Miles was retired that orders reciting the officers military career were no longer allowable under the military regulations is shown to have been & mere pretenses
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23

No legend of the widely famed valley of the Susquehanna surpasses in strange ness. and certainly none approaches in vital significance. the story of the long struggle in which Phebe Ett Enos has conquered q frightful form of disease the very name of which physicians shrink from telling to its victims because 1t has come to mean inevitable death. The story which Miss Enos told a reporter at her home at Oneonta. N. r., will be read with intense interest throughout the whole world:
 "My trouble began six years ago with a numb feeling in my feet. They ,pricked and stung as if needles were being stuck
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23
WEAK RAILROAD CARS.

One remedy proposed as preventive of railroad executions is to strengthen the cars. The statement is made on what seems good authority that during the past three years there were s2,ooo.ooo people carried on Pullman cars. and of this large number oniy six killed and sixty injured. This practical immunity. 1t is claimed. Is almost entirely due to the fact that these cars are unusually strong in construc- tion. It Is true that they are ordinarily given a less dangerous position in the train. but, admitting that. the fact re- mains that few passengers in these cars are injured in collisions. and that the credit is largely, if not wholly. due to their strength. As an evidence of these claims. and of the danger of lightly con- structed cars. The Portland oregonian gives this instance:
 In late wreck on the Rock Island near Topeka, for example. all of the deaths VGthFia %ith it's doomed passenSers, was placed between a new and heavily built snsoking car and a second chair-car, new and of strong strong enough to resist the the Impact. but rose In the air. crushing and telescoping the light worn-out first chair.car reduc. ing 1t to kindiing wood and killing and maiming Its occupants. This is an object-lesson which proves irrefutably that the strongly built cars largely contribute to the safety of pas sengers in case of collisions or other accidents. just as a strong ship will with. stand waves and concussions which would destroy fiimsy one. It Is not claimed, of course. that it Is possible to so construct passenger cars that they will be abso- lutely safe. because there are cases where no strength of material or good work manship would avail. Neither must we assume that owners and managers of railroads willfully cause the death of pas- sengers by knowingly allowing dangerous cars to remain on their roads, but the fact remains that on most roads there will be found cars so old, or so weakly constructed that when a collision occurs they go to pieces or crush In a tangled mass almost as easily as if they were made of pasteboard. That some of this fault arises from the desire of the rail- | cars built in a great hurry, is certainly true. That Legislatures and Railroad
 Commissions can reduce death losses very
 materially by stringent laws and regula.
 tions looking to public safety is beyond
 question, and that it ought to be done is
 not to be doubted. Human life is too
 cheap on our railways.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23
Barbour Whitecappers.

Clayton Record.
 The Advertisers account of the cases In the United States Court at Montgom- cry charging whitecapping against several to create an impression not altogether Justified by the facts. It Is true that there are several indictments naming con spiracy and Whitecapping but the affair, is not so bad as it would seem. Those men, some of them at least, pleaded guilty
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23

The Buffalo News 'suspicions''' that the Mammoth Cava in Kentucky would be a good place to hold the National Demo. cratic Convention. The News should not forget the case of the man who had his laugh out before the catastrophe that hoisted him over tho fence. He didn't feel inclined to laugh afterwards. It is pos sibIe that before the campaign ends the Republicans will wish the entire Demo- cratic Party bottled up somewhere.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23

to assault and battery in the Circuit Court of this county in one case upon which an indictment has been found in the United States Court. They should not be made to answer twice for the same offense. And, besides. they have had punishment enough. We do not condone their crime, if they are guilty, still we think they have been taught lesson, and we trust they may be shown the leniency of the court
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23

The Minneapolis Journal puts the Re- publican Party on notice that Minnesota stands for "a reasonable and reasonably prompt revision of the tariff We'll, you may set 1t when the Democratic Party gets into power.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23
Can Get Along.
Birmingham Ledger.

Birmingham LedBer.
 The South and West have shown their ability to get along without a tremble when Wall Street sharks were robbing the annual crop of fools. There just simply could not be panic with farmers well supplied with money. The scheme to rob the people with a panic has failed, and the robbers had to rob each other and dIih
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23

We will humbly and cheerfully submit to any species of fun that our contem- poraries say of us or of our city if they'll just refrain from jabbing us about our herds of wild mules driven through the streets" Anything but that. an you love us.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23

into them and the numbness spread un- til both limbs were affected. The pain was so intense that I could not get to sleep. The best doctor in Oneonta att tended me and took his medicine faith fully but kept growing worse.
 "One day asked the doctor to tell me frankly whetrer he could cure me. He hesitated while and then said, I might as well tell you one time as another. Miss Enos. that you will probably never be active again. Your trouble is locomotor ataxia and that is regarded as ineura ble.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23

So far. Mir. Hanna has written two thousand letters denying his candidacy and had them scattered all over the coun- try. If he will just write the words, T a ma candidate" 1t will not be necessary to say another thing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23

As an example of the injury the intolerant labor unions are doing the cause of labor we will mention one instance. The Fuller Construction Company. of New York and Chicago is one of the largest building concerns in the United States. Some days
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23

The Milwaukee Free Press declares that the Republicans of Wisconsin are har- monious on one point, and that is that they will carry the State in November. We shouldn't wonder at 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23
Looking Forward.
Mobile Iten

Mobile Item.
 Some few of us unregenerates have at least the satisfaction of knowing we may some day go to a place where John D. Rockefeller can't possibly store any oil or gasoline.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23

Some of the Western admirers of MT. Bryan are talking of him for the Senate in case Dietrich gets out, but how is the latter to be put out? He has done noth- ing but accept a few bribes and Re- publican Federal Judge says that is noth- ing wrong. As he belongs to the Party controlling the Senate, a vacancy in his seat is not imminent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23
Their Reply.

Attalla Mirror.
 The Bible teaches us to feed the hungry and clothe the naked, but with some people nowadays their reply is "D--n you. you ought not to be hungry and nakedm
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23

The call for the National Republican Convention. signed by Perry S. Heath as Secretary. is causing some of the truly loyal to have pains in the stomach.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23
For Good Cigars

Birmingham News.
 Now that the pure food bill has passed in the House, smokers may get up a measure to prevent cigars from being stuffed with saw-dust and sole-leather shavings.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23

The Manchester (N. H.) Union Is con- tending for legislation to protect the lob sters-nOt the two-legged kind, but the crustaceans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23
Got Away With It.

Mobile Herald.
 Some one has purloined, the manuscript of Ii Hung Chang's biography, The chances are that Mrs. Tsi Anr, got away with 1t for dealing with her age.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23
That Volcano.

Birmingham Age-Herald.
 Embryo scientists have discovered that a Kentucky volcano was the smokestack of a moonshiner's still and 1t has, now become a mere matter for revenue of ficers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23

Mir. Bryan is determined to save the Democratic Party if. he has to move The Commoner to St. Louis to accomplish 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23
Hard to Down.
Troy Messenger.

Troy Meseenger.
 After remaining motionless for five months a man named Dun has been cured of a broken neck in New York. Our things to down.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23

Some of MT. Hearst's friends claim that he will spend two million dollars for the nomination. Does anybody raise the bid:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23
FIRST ADMISSION
By Senator Morgan of Possibility of
 Panama Canal

Washington Special to New York Herald.
 Apparently convinced by the atmos- phere Of the Democratic caucus that noth- Panama Canal, Senator Morgan has ln- troduced bill providing for the annexa- ton Of Panama and for the purchase of the property of the new Panama Canal ator Morgan has ever admitted by wo d or deed that the Panama Canal was a probability.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23
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IlookluR F0rWard

Centreville Press.
 It wont be long before the red bird will begin to whistle, and the coal bill will be a thing of the past for awhile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23

Texas has the boil weevil. Massachusetts has the gypsy moth and all of us have the microbe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23
An Excellent Showing.

The following detailed statement or the @ ne. paid circulation, of The Advertiser for the month of December makes an excellent snow ing. Alabama's only metropolitan newspaper' az The Advertiser Is known the country over Is pardonabIy proud of this splendid record;
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23

P l. Kelly, Circulation Manager of The MontKomery Advertiser. being duly sworn, says: The foregoing statemnt of The Adver+ tiser's daily circulation for the month Of De- cember, 1908, is true and correct and com piled after all returns from news boys. news agents and leftover copies have been de- ducted. PJ. KELLY,
 Circulation Manager. Sworn to and subscribed before me this ith day of January. 1904. F. W. JACKSON. fSeai1 N F.. Ex-O. J. P.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23
nRcEMRER. 1908.

Net Daily December Average. l ,669
 Net Sunday Dec. Average. .16, HE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23
The Advertisers Telephones.

City subscriptions should be paid to the fol- lowing authorized collectors only; e. y. cam n. Ashley Nnd J. c. Beasiey. collectors. and af the counting-room.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-10-08

J. G. Woodward was nominated
for mayor of Atlanta, last Tues
day, in a primary election in
which there were five candidates,
Woodward receiving about two
thousand votes out of a total of
about six thousand po11ed.
1t is contended, and perhaps ad-
mitted, that his nomination would
have been impossible in a straight
race with either of the other can
didates. Now it is proposed to
bring out an Independent candi-
date, which certainly would he a
bad precedent. 1t remains to be
seen which of the two evils Allan
ia will submit to, the bad candi-
date or the bad precedent.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-10-08
THE COLONY RECEIVERSHIP.

For several days the streets
lave been flooded with rumors
Asnt the colony receivership,
owing out of an injunction
nted by Judge Roberts, re-
laing the receivers from re-
King or paying out any money
ransacti1g any other bust
- butrequiring them to make
Full and complete report by
onday, the oath inst.
BE order is intended to pre-
rye the status quo, and to re-
llre a complete showing of the
assets of the colony company,
an tented statement of the
money received, of the money
paid out, with au hority for same
and vouchers attached.
The petition is signed by Gro
vat & Whitfield, attorneys for
Lewis ]. Allen, ct al, of Mich,
and the order was served on w.
r. Bowen, secretary of the re-
ceivers, last Wednesday.
Among the various rumors is
one to the effect that the receiv-
ers have never qualified by Civ
lug the bend required by law.
This rumor, however, arises
from a clause in the prayer of
the petitioners, in which it is al
legged that no bond has been. re-
corded, and leads to speculation
as to its effect on the legality of
the acts of the receivers.
Another rumor is to the effect
that a large sum of money was
paid to local parties for an old
advertising claim of the Ameri-
can Tribune; that the claim was
paid without the approval Of the
auditor, and that the division of
the money has caused more or
less criticism of the act.
Our guess is that the receivers,
who are among the most promi-
nent men of this section, will be
able to make satisfactory show
ing by the 24ta.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-10-08
Satut day Nights DamphOOIery.

Saturday night wild rumors
that the negroes were preparing
to raid Ocil1a we're given wide
circulation, resulting in some ex-
citement in the city and adjacent
country. The Dispatch desires
to state emphatically that there
was not the slightest foundation
for these rumors. The colored
people Gall of whom are making
plenty of money picking cotton,
etc., we're enjoying themselves
at number Of festivals or sup
pers, in or near Ocilla, while the
rumors mentioned were being
circulated. Such rumors do our
colored population great injus-
tice and are calculated to do much
harm in other ways. There is
not the least friction between
the whites and blacks in this
section, and it is safe to say
there will be none, unless it is
brought about by such damphool-
cry as that of Saturday night.
1t ought to be made a criminal
offense to start false reports cal
culated to result in bloodshed be-
tween the races.
We believe that the leading
colored people of this section
would be prompt to aid the
whites in suppressing lawless-
ness among their race, should
trouble Of any kind between the
races arise.
Pay no attention to rumors
such as were floating about
last Saturday night Our color
ed people are too busy making
money and have too much re-
gard for law aud order to even
contemplate an uprising now or
at any other time against their
best triends.-Ocilla Dispatch.
If you feel sluggish, have
slight swimming of the head,
pains here and there, nerves un-
strung, impaired vision, no appe-
tite, pulse irregular, feet, ears
and nose cold, forehead and face
clammy, finger aud toe nails
purple, people around you look
ing like the incarnation of woe
on a wabberjock-if you have all
these symptoms. you are either,
dying or have just ESCAPED from
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-10-08

La t Saturday night many of
the colorvd people in Ocilla and
vicinity had a big jollifcation at
different places in and near
town. There were four festi-
walls, two in town one near town,
at Major Fuller's, we'll known
colored farmer, and Que at Mr..
James Fl.tcher's mill, about five
miles from town. From all
accounts they enjoyed them
selves hugely, and there was no
fighting or other unpleasantness
among them.-Ocilla Dispatch.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-10-08

1t seems that Judge Parker's
letter is the strongest campaign
document the democrats have
yet found. Well, Hoke Smiths
speeches are pretty good and
will make votes if properly dis
tributed.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-10-08

rcer is now admir-
cription list. DOM
Ocilla Dispatch.
rcer gives but little
ention to the fact
IL largest subscrip'
county. Our neigh
70 kick at on that
the Ocilla Dis
snrbn us.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-10-08

Editor Mercer says the whole
town became alarmed, the male
population slept by their rifles,
and an armed guard watched
over the town (Ocil1a) until Sun
day mornings SUM-" Well, sir,
that's corker, sure! So far as we
can learn, there were few peo-
pie in Ocilla Saturday night who
were alarmed, but a large ma.
jority heard the wild rumors
with incredulity, went back to
their beds and TO sleep. There
was no real cause for alarm, a
fact we sought 70 impress upon
the minds of several badly
alarmed people few miles from
town, before we entered the
realm Of dreams about 9 p. NJ.
There is danger in circulating
such reports as were being cir
culated Saturday night, for if even
a few people lose their heads"
there is danger of precipitating
trouble where none existed be-
fore.-Ocilla Dispatch.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-10-08

papers contin-
and night for
heir work is tell
III the Enterprise
II are splendid pa
an honor to Fitzger-
Gazette.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-10-08

There was a great uprising"
of the colored people in Ocilla be-
fore day last Monday morning.
Keep cool! They were only
getting ready for their weeks
1abor.-Oci1la Dispatch.