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been changed there is not the re
rlotest doubt, and is fact admitted
by chose who know Men who
will Steal Offices will steal the money
Of the people when they get the Off
ces!: The law s'snot enforced as it
should beo against these political
highwaymen who are fast destroying
the liberties of the people by their
theft of public offices and setting al
naught. TIE will of the voters. -~-s
FOR FAIR ELECTIONS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-06
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Editor Graphic:-When you opened
out your cblumns to letters from the
people, you iexposed yourself to the
calamities that fathers Of family
bring on when they encourage their
boys to ask questions. One thing is
a great puzzle to some people Why
is it that newspapers are killing them
selves almost to increase the guam
men the quality? The daily naDers
are now so voluminous that very rare
ly anyone can read them With thor
oughness. There was time when
the whole paper was carefully read
and the thoughts of the editor care
fully considered. But now. in spite
of Henry Watterson's pronunciamen-
CT, the editorial page does not carry
much influence. Nor is there any
modern way OF disposing of the ex
ira sheets. Some years ago your
evening contemporary was congratu
new lady subscribers. being in bliss
ful ignorance for time of the adapt
ehility of the paper to bustles. But
l'astles won't explain matters now.
The cry is now becoming universal
about the Sunday sermons OF our
preachers, that they must be shorter
and better If that cry is heard with
sympathy, the next Cry will be for
smaller newspapers and better ones.
7 his letter of inquiry is not intended
to insinuate that Pine Bluff papers
are specially weak on this point
They are probably specially strong,
but they have many wicked ex-
changes who may lead them into
ways that are dark.
READER.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-06
Sore On the Town.

Editor Graphical recent para
graph in Pine Bluff daily stated
that Careful investigation by an. ex-
nert in Cincinnati, st. Louis, Cleve-
land. Kansas City and other cities
revealed the fact hat there were
many empty dinHer pails,' and laid
the blame at the door of the trusts,
principally. 1t does not need the
services Of an expert to see there
must he many empty dinner pals in
Pine Bluff-rather no dinner pals,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-06
Elks' Theater and Falling Plaster.

Editor Graphc:-The falling OF
plaster in the opera house not long
ago reminds the writer of an occur
renee of similar nature, which oc-
Cured in the court house at Month
cello several years ago. The tax
payers of Drew county built a beauti-
fpl brick two-story courthouse in the
town of Monticello. The court room
proper was about forty feet square
t was plastered on the four sides
and ceiling. When court. was abou;
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-06
READER.
Heavy Taxation for Special Purposes

Heavy Taxation for Special Purposes
Editor Graphic:-Is there any re-
lief for equalization of special tax
atom 1t seems to come like a THIEF
in the night and hold a man up so
that he can scarcely know Just what
to do. There was much said in GER
tain quarters about the hardships OF
bond issues, but nothing can COM
pare to the weight of the burthen
imposed by special taxation, which
is now alone fully ten per cent of
the ordinary property valuation.
There was a time when taxes were
spoken of in the denomination OF
mills. but it is a waste of time under
lresent circumstances. Some prop
erty owners on East Sixth avenue
,are called upon TO pay in pavement
tax. to say nothing of sewer tax and
general taxes for city, county and
state, amounts ranging from fifty to
one hundred dollars annually for
eleven or more years. Such things
do we'll enough in 5he business cen.
ters of a town, but suburban proper
ty cannot stand it, The city would
be more merciful to confiscate the
pIoperty outright.
PROPERTY OWNER.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-06

1t is love that enlarges the least
deed and self that shrinks the great
est.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-06

See Drs. Black Brothers about.
your teeth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-20
J. o. U. A. M. MEETS
SESSION BEING
 HELD IN DECATUR.
About One Hunderd, Delegates and Visitors rresent-s. Y. Lock of
 Mobile is Chosen State Coun-
 cillor--Committee Named.

Decatur, April l9.--iSpecial.) )-rhe Junior Order of the United American Mechanics of Alabama began its eighth annual State meeting here today, and the session will continue until tomorrow night.
 About 100 delegates and visitors are present, and the meeting is one of the most interesting ever held.
 At the morning session the following program, interspersed with music was rem dered: Opening ode; prayer, Rev. J. D. Ellis of Decatur; welcome to the city, H. A. Skeggs, Mayor of Decatur; re- sponse, State Councillor W. J. Nesbitt, Decatur: welcome in behalf of the juniors, Rev. C. W. Matheson, Decatur; response, Dr. J. H. Krudop of Mobile; Upbuiiding of Public School System. Sam Blackwell, Mayor of New Decatur.
 Among the visitors present were Stephen Collins, secretary and manager of the beneficiary degree and the funeral benefit association of Pittsburs, Pa, and c. c. Haizlip, business manager of the Western Junior. Both addressed ne meeting at the afternoon session. W. H., Bankhead of Huntsville delivered bril- liant speech at the afternoon session.
 Committees were appointed as follows:
 Credentiais-A. H Lewis, Madison: 1T. A. Hamilton, Jr., Mobile; W. A. Berry, hill, Village Springs.
 Good of the Order-Frank Perkins. Mo- bile; T. P Patterson. Birmingham; j.. H. Hurst, Gadsden.
 Press-W. w. Nelson. Decatur; John L. Hay, Huntsville; J. w. Roberts. Hunts vile.
 Vacancies were nlied by the following appointments: F. F. Conway. vice-Coun- cilor; D. N. Teague. Finance Committee
 Officers for next year were elected as follows: State Councillor. s. Y. Lock. Mo bile; Secretary, W. l.. Humphrey. Hunts vile; Treasurer William Mitchell, Hunts vile; Warden, John Knox Walker Deca- tur; Conductor, Sam Foster, Decatur; In- side Sentinel, J. D. Brown, Ensley; Out side Sentinel, J. H. Hurst, Gadsden; Rep resentative to National Council, w. J. Nesbitt Decatur.
 The place of meeting next year is Huntsville
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-20

present 1t has two negro counciimen ana two negro members of the school board. the County has a negro County Clerk ara a big burly black buck" serves an his deputy, while the white Register of uty.
 There arc negro police officers and A nigger tailer. while the city adminIsfra- tion and entire municipal Government In very much discolored. The white niEner In Guthrie is even worse than hts black brother. Niger gambling dives rs14 wide open with police protection; niwssr wenches promenade the streets at szil hours of the day and night ana prsb- licly advertise thelr nefarious bsislnenn. Niggers predominate on the streets ana white men and ladies often have to gter of the sidewalks to pass ky q nigffeT push that fill the public thoroughfareS.
 The Republican party is responslbia for this shameless condition of affairs Im Guthrie and Republican majority irl Con gress would add insult to injury hy making this nigger' town the capital ofty of this grand Commonwealth. How da you like it neighbor, fellowf-eftizen9
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-20
SOCIAL ITEMS.

Y where they will make their home.
 SOCIAL ITEMS.
 The Kentucky Commissioners. at the St. Louis Fair, has paid Mrs. J. I. Me- Kinney the compliment of having. on Kentucky day, the famous Kentucky
 Ss HS erssn Kssaesy ss rsssares rns ss! ens Tss Kentucky Commissioners have also writ ten Mrs. Mckinney requesting por- trait of herself which will be hung in the library. of the Kentucky building. The musical program. including Mrs. Festival Han" of the Kentucky Build Ing. on June 2. which is Kentucky Mrs Eiisabeth Salter of Birmingham, Grand Worthy Matron of Alabama of the Order of the Eastern Star. who has been in the city the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chaffee. returned yesterday to her home. Mrs. Salter came to Montgomery by special invitation of the Elizabeth Armstrong Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. to be present at the initia- ton of four new members, which took place on Monday evening. There will be an open meeting Tuesday afternoon of the Mothers Union at the home of Mrs. R. S. Williams ,when Judge W. II. Thomas will address the club on the subject of "Reformatory Work" especially Juvenile Courts" A full attendance of the members Is re- ouested and cordial invitation Is ex- tended to all the friends of the Club to sttend this meeting.
 Mrs. Louis B. Farley, Miss William B. Kelly. and Mrs. Joseph l.. Hall of Mont gomery arrived Wednesday to bc the guests of Mrs. Harry l.. Matthews, to attend her card party at the Hiliman on Thursday.-Bfrmingha News.
 The meeting of the Y. W. c. A. at the rooms of the r. M. c. A. has been post poned from today until Thursday at 1 o'clock p. m.
 Miss Annie Pendleton, after a visit of several months to Mrs. Frank Saimonds. returned yesterday to her home at Louis- vile, Ky.
 The friends of Mir. N. J Bell will be glad to learn that he has returned from Hot Springs much improved in health.
 Miss Ira Lee Houser of Autaugavilie, 1 who has been visiting Miss Mary Blue Grove. has returned to her home.
 Miss Saiiie Smith of Union Springs Is visiting her sister, Mrs F. A. Flowers at her home on South Perry Street.
 Mrs. William Pierce of Greenvilie. who has been the guest of Mrs, J. M. Falk- ner. has returned to her home
 Mrs. Walker Hines. who has been the guest of Mrs. J. M. Fallxner,' has gone U Bay St. Louis, Miss.
 The No Name Club will meet this morning at 10:30 o'clock with Mrs. Hor- ace Stringfellow.
 Mrs. Carrie File of Ohio is the guest of Mrs. George O. Egge at her home on Mobile Street.
 Mrs. Roy Dougherty has returned from visit to relatives at Bowling Green. Ky.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-20

mIttee. is here to attend the meeting of the committee today. He has been quite in and his friends are glad to see he appears to be much improved. pr. !. R. sherman of Albertviile. Mar shall County. Is one of the visitors to the city.
 Bfessrs. W. G. Finlay of Pollard and L. s. Beatty of Atrnore are in town.
 
 Hon. J. c. wood, Judge of Probate of Lowndes County. is in Montgomery. Hon. A. T. Driver, Probate Judge of Chambers County, is in the city. Hon. M. B, Mccoilum and MT. Louax Smith of Jasper are in town
 Mr. Pelham D. Brown of Tuscaloosa Is visitor to Montgomery.
 Mr. I. Poilak of Birmingham visited Montgomery yesterday.
 Mr. James L. Herring of Asheville Is In Montgomery.
 Mir William K. Brown of Birmingham is in the city.
 Captain A. A. Walker of Eufauia is in Montgomery.
 Hon. w. T. Sanders of Athens is In Montgomery.
 MT. H. T. Jones of Birmingham is in Montgomery,
 Hon. Frank S. White of Birmingham is In the city.
 Mir. Allen Northington of Prattviiie Is In the city.
 Mr. J. B. c. Rogers of Talladega is in the city.
 Hon. John F. Proctor of Scottsboro is in town.
 MT. s. R. Bell of Calhoun is in town.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-20
He Was Former Citizen of Mons-

He Was a Former Citizen of Mone-
 gomery.
 News was received in Montgomery yes- terday of the death at College Park, Ga. Calhoun, a former well-known citizen of Montgomery.
 Major Calhoun was about 70 years old. He was a brother of Mrs. John O. Winter and Mrs, James Duncan ofs Montgomery and had a wide circle of friends in this city. where he lived twenty-five years or more
 During the closing years of his life, Ma jor Calhoun was an invalid and made hts home with his daughter in Georgia. The funeral will take place in Tuskegee today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-20

of nominating State officers. There will be but two contests in this election. tina, between Chief Justice T. J. Simmons of the Supreme Court and Col. R. B. Rus sell, who opposes him for the office. and Judge J. S. Turner of the Prison Commis- sion, who will be opposed by Judson M Strickland. Governor Terrell. Treasurer Park, School Commissioner Merritt, Comptroller General Wright, Secretary of State Cook Commissioner of Agriculture Stevens and Attorney General Hart have m onnoaltion. -.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-20
Gossip of men
 and a1latters
Cleaning the Cemetery.

City Sexton P. M. Ryan is especially Geslrous that persons owning lots In Cakwood Cemetery should have them cleaned as many days before Memorial Day as is possible. He writes to The Advertiser:
 Please call the attention of the peo- pie who anticipate cleaning up their tots in the cemetery to the importance of having them cleaned before Memorial Day as it makes great deal of extra work getting up the trash on that morn ing after having gone over the same ground the day before"
 The working force of the Sexton is iini- tied and it is his purpose to make the city burial ground as clean as possible for Memorial Day when great throngs os people will gather at the city of the dead
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-20
purial of n Child.

The funeral of Ida Miliicent DeJarnette, tho ie-months-old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. W. P. DeJarnette, who died Mon day morning, took place at 10 o'clock yes- terday morning from the family resi- dence, z22 South Hull Street. The funeral was largely attended and q good many flowers were in evidence. Interment was made in Oakwood Cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-20
MEETING OF THE :. oMAN's
 HOME ASSOCIATION.

called meeting of the Working Wo- mans Home Association was held at the Home yesterday afternoon, at which there was a large and interested attendance The most of the afternoon was taken up in discussing plans for a May day fete which will be given on the lawn at the Home for the benefit of the inmates. An committee was appointed and instructed to arrange an excellent program of music and recitation by the best local talent and to arrange special attractions to be placed on the lawn fo the amusement of the children who will attend the fete. A committee was appointed to take charge of home made candy which has been donated for the occasion by the members of the Associa- ton.
 A decoration committee was appointed and instructed to beautify the lawn with palms and flowers. A refreshment con- mittee was appointed and reception committed, who will extend a cordial welcome to the many loyal friends of the institution. The fete will be held on Tuesday afternoon of the Sd of May.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-20
MISS WOOD AND MIR.
 MTTT.ER. MARRIED.

The following will be read with much interest by the many friends of Miss Wood, who at one time lived in Mont- gcmery:
 "A quiet wedding solemnized Tuesday afternoon at { o'clock, Rev: Lamar Jones officiating, was that of Miss Kittie Wood and Mr. Frank Mills of Birmingham. It teok place at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. J. A. Wood, Mar bury, Ala. Miss Willie Mae Wood, sister of the bride. was maid of honor, and Mir. K. Miller. brother of the groom, best man.
 "The house was beautifully decorated in ferns. bamboo. wild honeysuckle, and dogwood. Only few friends were pres. ent.
 "The bride wore a handsome travelling gown of brown etamine, with hat to match. Miss Wood is a young woman of many lovabie traits of character whose friends will wish her and her hus- band happy and prosperous welded life.
 'Mr. Miller is with the Labor Advo- cate,' and stands high in the esteem of his friends. The young couple left on the afternoon train for Birmingham, their future home"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-20
chanpea on tha Q. & Q.

Richmond. Va, April 1s.-M. s. McDon- aid, former claim agent of the Chesapeake and Ohio for the Richmond division. has been promoted to General Claim Agent. with headquarters in this city He Is sue ceeded in his former position by w Af. Dunn. formerly agent at Gordonsviile. E. L. Fitzgerald. claim agent. Kentucky division. has resigned and has been sue ceeded by J. F. Saunders of Clifton TnrgM
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-20
A "shady" Capital.

Muskogee q. T.) Democrat.
 Guthrie, the town which Is designated by the new Statehood bill as the capital of Oklahoma. for a period Of ten years "shadfest" town in the country. At
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-20
AUCTION DAILY.

Morning and afternoon. China, Glassware, Lamps, Cutlery and House Furnishings. Montgomery Auction and Commission O., 24 North Court St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-20
D.atb os H M. Ruford.

Phenix City. April ls.-(speciai.) )-H. M. Buford, formerly Ordinary of Dough- erty County. Georgia, died yesterday at his home in Lee County. At one time he practiced law at Albany. Ga. The fun erai occurred today at Oak Grove Church
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-20
Music

Music
 This afternoon
 From 4 to 6 at Dows's.
 The Piano Concert will be given every afternoon from 4 to 6 by Mir. Haney on the Apollo Player.
 Any piece will be played by rquest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-20
Republican Convention.

Republicans of Alabama will gather in Birmingham for their State Convention on May 10th, when matters of great im- Lortance to the party organization will bs decided. It is said that candidate for President of the Railroad Comnis' sion will be nominated to make the race against Hon. B. B. Conner, the Demo- era tic nominee.
 Postmaster J. w. Hughes, of Birming- ham. announces that he has made ar engagements through the Southeastern Passenger Association for a one and one- third railroad ticket rate for delegates to the convention and others who may de- sire to attend. The tickets will be good May 9th to 11th inclusive and will be sold by all railroads in the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-20
Men Who Come and Go.

Hon w. c. Davis of Jasper Is in town.
 Right Rev. G. Mott Williams. Bishop of Marquette, Wis, of the Episcopal Church, with Mrs williams. spent a few hours in Montgomery yesterday. They have been resting several weeks in Bald win County and are returning to their Northwestern home. Bishop Williams is tai and slender. He Is about 50 years old and of striking personality. He made a deep impression on those who met him yesterday. Bishop and Mrs. Williams loft for Atlanta on the afternoon train.
 Mir. Charles F. Moritz is in San Antonio, Tex, in attendance upon the thirteenth annual convention of the District Grand Lodge, Independent Order of B'Nai B Rith.
 MT. Stuart E. Washburn. Assistant City Engineer, who has been i'll at his home on Madison Avenue. has sufficiently recovered as to be at his office yesterday.
 Col. J. J. Altman of Birmingham, Dem ocratic nominee for Chancellor in that Division came to Montgomery yesterday on legal business.
 MT. R. A. Hardie. Jr.. of Uniontown. who has been tn Montgomery several days visiting friends. will return home 1 today.
 NIT. R. + Mangum of Selma spent yes. ttrday in Montgomery.
 MT. J. H Meigs. editor of the Albert vile Banner, member of the State Com
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-20
B. c. HALL ACQUITTED.
Man to Guard Whom Troops Were
 Called Out.

Man Go Euard Whom Iroops Were
 Called Out.
 Guntersville April 19.-(Special. )-Beau- regard c. Hall was acquitted in the Cir cult Court here today of the charge of se- duction.
 It will be remembered that Hall is the Marshall County school teacher who mar rowly escaped mob violence here two years ago, when three companies of State troops were sent here by the Governor. T. A. Street, former Probate Judge, and the head of the Populisl party of Marshall County, is a candidate te for Probate Judge on an independent ticket to oppose J. H. Carter, the Demo cratic nominee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-20
Remember

Remember The Piano Concert At Dowe's every Afternoon from 4 to 6 on the Apollo Player. Any piece will be played by re- quest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-20
MEETING OF ELIZABETH
 ARMSTRONG CHAP,

At a meeting of the Elizabeth Arm strong Chapter of tho Order of the East ern Star, held on Monday evening. four new member were initiated. Mrs. J. A. Stewart, Miss Minnie Stewart Mrs. Cor rie and Mrs. c. G. Egge.
 Miss Mary Chaffee was appointed Mar shal and Mss Carrie ziie of Ohio com sented to act as Marshal until another one Is appointed by the worthy matron. Mrsl F. P. Chaffee. s
 This Chapter has grown wonderfully since its organization, about four years ago. and the members have become very proficient in their work and received much praise from the visiting Grand Worthy Matron of Alabanaa. who by spe- cal invitation was an honored guest oi the Chapter at that meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-20

For chafing dish suppers one can get the oldest of plates. They come in heavy yellowish china and have highly eolored de- scenes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-20
Tax on Washerwomen.

"The recently passed city ordinance" said a business man, which imposes a yearly license tax of $1 on washerwomen is a hardship on the negro women and ought to be repealed. Some of these wo- men do not earn more than g to s a week and are not able to pay the tax Naturally they will evade 1t until they arc arrested. Then they will be hauled up and will have to pay costs of the court.
 Tt seems to me that there are plenty of other people to be taxed without the city government levying a burden on ne- gro women which will have a tendency to make vagrants of them instead of honest citizens"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-20

eatinoia is . new discovery that re. stores the beauty of youth to a faded. wrinkied or sailow complexion. Re- moves the worst cases of Freekles. Liv- er-spots, Pimples. Discolorations or Eruptions in ten to twenty days: money refunded if it falls. Thousands of grate- full ladies testify to the merits of Satin ola. Price 50 cents. at all druggists or by mail.
 National Toilet Co.,, Paris, Tenn.
 For sale in Montgomery by Nachmau q Meertief, E. c. Fowler.
 Gay, Hardie & Durr. and Greii Bros, -c.. wholesale Distributors
 wed-fri s f
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-20
BOY THROWN FROM HORSE.
Little Clinton Gordon Meets Death
 at Canoe.

at Canoe.
 Atmore, April la.--(speciaI)-This morn ing about o'clock little Clinton Gordon. son of Frank c. Gordon, a very pronli- nent mill man and merchant of Canoe, was driving cows on horse back. From some cause the horse threw bim, his head striking upon a hard place in ths road. causing death from concussion of .the brain, He was about years of age and was a very bright little boy. Inter ment will take place here Wednesday at il a, m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-20
MISS HODGES AND AND
 NRR ROwEN MARRTET

Miss Frances Hodges and MT. Nen Bowen were quietly married last night at 7:3O o'clock by the Rev. Stewart Mo. Queen, at the home of Rev. Mcqueen.
 The ceremony was witnessed by only a few intimate friends of the young cou- plc.
 MT. Bowen Is a railroad conductor in the employ oS S.e L. and N. Railroad and MisS SSodges is the daughter of MT, and Mrs George D. Hodges. They beth have many friends who are inter ested in their marriage and whose best wishes will be with them for happy welded life.
 MT. and Mrs. Bowen were rendered a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-20

Primary in Georgia Today.
 Atlanta. Ga. April 19.-The State Demo- cratic primary will be held in every coun- ty In tho State tomorrow for the purpose
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-20
4I- it's new, it's at A4csb's'

Tn the summer, Eobs eake the place of watch chains al- most entirely. I have q large assortment of fine and cheap. Fobs for ladies' and gentlemen, in all lengths and widths. let me show you the selection.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-20
Story of Our Pre-
 scription Filling
 I CHAPTER xv

Obvious physicaps their prescriptions 4o standing exclusion That is why solicit prescriptions We telling exactly what phycian might feel se what -
 (To be Continued.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-20
|Wcfnen and Society.
BY MRS. '. N. DE coTTEs.

reception directly after the ceremony by Mrs. l.. c. Paul on Jefferson Street, where they will make their home.