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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-24
One of the Gods of Silver Slain.

Vue or the Gods Of S1lv3r Slain. Portland oregonian.
 c'1S n . speech before the Democratic Sluo. ex-Senator Charles A. Towne has declared. in discussing the nexts pla tform or his party, that the Democrats of the west are willing to relegate the silver lvsue; bas M Ine Ifes-coinage question. he said. worlds gold supply. and while matters remain as they are the people do not care anything about it." This statement IS from New York, February IT,
 1t is the favorite statement of those Wno are ashamed of their short-sighted tolly Of few years ago, but wish to present an excuse for 1t. But in 1t is the 1890 there has been some increase of gold supply, but nothing great. The increase mas not. indeed. been so considerable as the general increase of the worlds pusi- enough before; in proportion to the worlds business as much as there Is now and more. The trouble in our country 1t existed nowhere else-arose from the men as Towne.
 Of all the stupIdities this country ever has known this was far and away the chief one. Free coinage of silver, at six teen to one, was a simple proposition to expel gold from current use and change the standard to silver. Under this men. ace gold rapidly disappeared. of course. It was hoarded; people locked 1t up. Even
 
 or silver there was no man fool enough to part with his gold and keep silver Dy choice, or take the obligations of others for payment of silver at future time in- stead of gold.
 There was gold enough, had it not been driven into hiding by the demand of the forcers of silver. The same demaud anni- Inflated credit: for men wouldn't do busl- ness oa promises to receive or to pay dollars when 1t was impossible to know what the dollar was to be worth. This was the whole trouble. It was precipitat- ed by such men as Bland, Bryan and Towne, who had obtained control of the Democratic party and was aided by q ffee-silver Republican faction. It was thl, climax of all the irrationalities this coun- try ever has known. That business has recovered is not due at all to Increase of the worlds gold supply. for the in- crease has been insignificant. It is due to the defeat and suppression of the sil- yer faction.
 Of course these people are willing now to 'relegate the silver issue. " The time long since passed when they could fool anybody with it. They see their own folly, of course They saw It then, but thought they had "catchy'' humbug, on which they might win. There Is no possible reason for supposing sincerity in such men at that time, but by pardon ing everything to their stupidity. This now should be their defense, instead Jf the petty subterfuge that the whole Ques- tlon has been changed hy increase of the worlds gold supply"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-24
IS MILES A CANDIDATEp
Report That He and Hearst Have
 Formed a Combine, .n

Washington Special to Brooklyn Eagle.
 Is Lieutenant-General Nelson A. Miles a candidate for the Presidency? Will he accept a nomination for Vice-President? These questions have been asked a num- Der of times during the past weak or 8 by the politicians of both parties
 General Miles makes no comment him. self one way or the other, and no one Is qualified to speak for him. There have been persistent rumors that an under standing has been effected between Will liam R. Hearst and General Miles by which a Hearst and Miles ticket is to be put in the field.
 The Hearst people are taking liberties with the Generals name If the latter has not consented to this arrangement. for there is lots of talk about a combi- nation of the 'wo. The Eagle correspond ent called on General Miles at his home today and asked for a reply to the ques- rion whether or not he was a candidate for Presidentiai O. Viee-Presidcntias hon. ors. He replied: 'T decline to talk on the subject of politics.
 The General gave the same answer to a question as to whether he had consent ed to tho use of his name on a prospect i've Hearst and Miles ticket It is the prevailing opinio2 here that General Miles would not decline A nomination b become candidate for Vice-President.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-24
Involved Disturbance.
 And All Other Pains Can Be Quickly
 Relieved.

And what Is equally as important with ease and perfect safety Dy taA- ing Dr. Miles Anti-Pain Pills, the pleas. ant, harmless, reliable cure TOT "N kinds of pain. .,
 You will find them equally eneotiVe m cases of sick or nervous headache neu- ralgia, back ache. stomach Sche' sciat- lea rheumat,sr,n, periodic, bearins-doTn and ovarian pains.
 Dr. Miles Anti-Pain Pills cure oS their soothing and invigorating infu- ence upon the nerves. which are suner" ing for vitalizIng food.
 For this reason they seldom 1an To hiring instant relief in cases of nervous ness, irritabiilty. sleeplessness' car-SlcA' ness. dizziness, and indigestion.
 Those who are familiar with the mer- ,.s oT Anti-Pain Pills, the little conn Sorteru' find it unnecessary to suffer at an and take the Pain Pills on first in- dication of pain. and they always ward off the attack.
 are sold under Q guarantee that if first package fails to relieve. the druggist will return your money.
 sSTr Miles Anti-Pain Pills have not onlv relieved me of severe headache, nervousness and indigeshon, but my with neuralgia and dizziness. has been eqsfss qMsfRs. Q: <, BANKS. sss W. srd St.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-24
FEMALE DISORDERS.
These Troubles Are Nearly Always Caused by Torpid Liver, Poor Digestion and Irregular
 Bowel Movements.
To Permanently Cure Them the Liver, Stomach and Bowels Must
 Be Put Right.

It Is fact we'll known to medical men that very large majority of the weak. ness' irregularities and disorders pecul. lar to women are due to torpid liver and constipated condition of the bowels. in men q diseased liver produces kidney
 trouble; In women the genital organs being more delicate than the kidnevs are first affected, the disease spreadins later to the kidneys. To all women who suffer irregular, excessive or suppressed nenses, leacorrhoea (whites) womb trouble, pain or irritation we say prick1v Ash Bitters offers you speedy and her. manent relief. It puts the liver in vic. orous condition, empties and cleanscs the bowels and tones up the female organs. With the liver and bowels ac. tive and healthy those distressing bearing down side and back pains, spells of weakness, heart throbbing, faintness, nausea will quickly disappear, giving place to feeling of vigor and buoyancy of spirits. The eye is frightened, the complexion is cleared, the whole body strengthened and improved, thus chang ing weak, nervous, Respondent woman into one of sparkling health and cheer fulness. Prickly Ash Bitters is in this respect boon to suffering womanhood. As kidney remedy it has merit of the highest order. The experience of years has proven that it is more successful in the mild or chronic forms of kidney dis ease than any of the widely advertised remedies of the present day.
 Accept no substitute. Insist on having
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 large figure in red on the front label.
 Sold by AZ Druggists, Price Sl.OO botiso.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-24
E1K1Ns PLAYED THE CARD.
He Prevented the Nomination of Two Millionaire Republicans in 1888.
 

Boston Transcript
 Senator Hannas seroius condition spares him from being the object of fur ther practical joking. Senator Scott of West Virginia has ceased hurrahing for him for President, and has now started a boom for Senator Elkins for vice presi- dent. This mention of MT. Elkins re- calls a bit of unwritten history regard ing the Republican convention in 1888 when the tide of sentiment, which had set strongly toward Alger for the presi- dential nomination was suddenly shift ed to Harrison. Elkins was the author of that change.
 An inner circle of managers was gathered in a Chicago hotel when mat ters in the convention were rapidly reach ing a climax.
 Senator Platt of New York was one of the group and had in hand the canvass of Levi P. Morton for Vice president. The preference of the whole gathering was for Alger for President, and the chances were strong that word to that effect would have gone forth and changed the current 10 history If Alger had become Presi- dent, Platt would undoubtedly have been made Secretary of the Treasury. the po- sition for which he was ambitious at that time. and would have had the silver problem and the close margin of the treasury gold reserve to grapple with. But when the question was almost set tied Mir. Elkins came into the room and took hand in the discussion. You are all wrong" said he. Then addressing himself to Senator Platt, who had the largest single bunch of delegates fin con trol, he went on: Do you realize what it would mean to put two millionaires on the same ticket? All over the Western country, where We must look for votes they would placard and cartoon us Wltn pictures of moneybags. We could not stand up against 1t before the great army of plain people, who are frightened at the idea of individual accumulatlons or wealth such as our candidates would pos sess. Now, if We have a millionaire
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-24
What shafroth Should Have Done.

AcAliBlOn
 Some years ago a Kentucky cavalryman who remained in Augusta, Ga, when the collapse came and who won his way to wide reputation and large popularity, was elected to the House of Representatives from that district. His opponent was MT. Watson, the leader of the Georgia Pop ulists. the nominee for Vice-President on the Populist ticket with MT. Bryan and the author of History of France and Life of Thomas Jefferson. MT. Watson filed contest and made charges of fraud and illegal voting and various irregulari- ties. MT Black became convinced that as to some precincts and perhaps some counties there was some truth in the charges. He declared he would not ac- cept a seat tainted with fraud and pro- posed to Watson to withdraw his charges and he, Black. would throw up his cer- tificate of election and they would run the race over. Watson was a sincere, brave, honorable man. He accepted the propo- sition. They did run the race over and Black won by an increased majority, and Watson admitted his defeat. If MT. Sha- froth had advised with us, this is the proposition we would have advised him to submit to his competitor and the House: declare the former election void and in an honest contest let the district choose its representative.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-24
MOVE TO DUST
 SENATOR TELLER
Republicans Forcing Investigation
 With View to Gain Seat.

Washington Cor Philadelphia Record.
 Word reaches here of a movement in Colorado to have the Senate investigate Senator Teller's right to seat in view of the revelations of corruption made in the case of Representative John F. Sha- froth. who resigned from the House on Tuesday because he was himself convinc- ed that his election had been brought about by fraud. The movement against Senator Teller is based on the ground that he was a beneficiary from these frauds.
 The movement for the Investigation Is directed by Republican politicians in Col Orado. probably acting on suggestions re- ceived from Washington. It Is not usual for the Senate to go behind the action Of State Legislature in the matter of elect ing Senators, but in this case 1t is ai- legged the proof of fraud in the election of members of the Legislature Is particu- larly strong. as shown by the almost un- precedented action of Shafroth in giving up his seat in the House.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-24
ELs1NoRE IN DANGER.
Danish Tides Threaten to Destroy
 Hamlet's Castle.

According to The Westminster Gazette, the Danish Castle of KronboIg, celebrated in literature as the Elsinore of Shakes peare's Hamlet" is threatened with de- struction in consequence of undermining castle, as 1t now stands, was built by Frederick II in 1874 on a spit of land at the Junction of the Kattegat and Oresund, and its foundations have been seriously damaged by violent storms.
 The Standards correspondent says that unless something is done to preserve Kronhorg the castle will have to be pull ed down, with the terrace on which the ghost of Hamlets father appeared. as well as the not less famous vault beneath the casemates. where Holgar Danske, the national hero. sleeps, waiting for the hour when he will be called to free Dem mark from a foreign yoke.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-24
PENRosE FOR CHAIRMAN
Which Would Mean Quay for Boss.

New York Special.
 The Times has the following:
 A leader close to President Roosevelt declared last night his conviction that Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania would be the successor of Senator Hanna as Chairman of the Republican National Committee. It was even irtimated that he was the personal choice of President Roosevelt. There might be some objec- ton to a Chairman so close to Senator Quay as is Senator Penrose, but as all Republicans concede Senator Quay is c Senator who does things. and Senator Penrose has been trained in the Quay school. 50, if elected, he wouid be a Chairman who would do things.
 The friends of Governor Odell have re- gently been urging that he consider his selection for the National Craftsmanship, and it is believed their efforts were not discouraged by the Governor. But 1t Is believed that the successor of Senator Hanna should be man close to the finan- cters of the country: one who, like Hanna, can go to them and get large sums of money for campaign purposes
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-24
Copying Brains.

ShefheId Reaper.--- Recently The Montgomery Advertiser referred to those papers that clip from or else attach "Ex." A. few days ago we picked up a weekly paper and In looking over it's editorial department which contained one presumably original to ''Ex," whoever or whatefer that may be. Such a credit tells the public that the brains are copied and that the copy ist is not honest enough to tell whose brains he has copied.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-24
Now Higher Up.

Birmingham NeWs,
 Since the war broke out in the East numerous people in diplomatic circles of Europe whom the outside world nevOr heard of before are making strenuous efforts to convince the public that they are now higher up in the scale of anima- tion than the average clothes pin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-24

There is an Enslishman now drawing a pension from his government because an ancestor of his concealed Charles II when he fled from the disastrous battle of Worcester. over 25o years ago. Tho has continued to the mans pos- terity ever since. That is a little ahead of even our pension system.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-24
DEMOCRATS ARE DIVIDED.
Nothing to Gain by Long Session o1
 Congress.

congress. Washington Special.
 It is now conceded that the Democrats in the Senate will offer no opposition to an early adjournment of Congress. Sena- tor Bailey of Texas. referring to this sub ject, said today:
 "The appropriation bills are all now well under way, and the leaders of the majority have stated definitely that they do not propose to pass any special legis' lation; that they desire this to be do- nothing Congress. Under these condi- tions. I see no reason why we should not adjourn by the middle ot April or 1st Of May.
 There is certainly no reason why we session, for nothing has occurred since the converting of Congress to encourage us. The sooner We get away the better, for we have shown to the country that nothing to gain by prolonging the ses, sion."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-24

The efforts of heartless iconoclasts to invalidate the story of George and his hatchet ought to fail. Like the archery story of William Tell 1t is part of all human belief and the grave-diggers may as well leave 1t alone. George cut down that cherry tree and don't you for get it. -.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-24
The First Name.

Bessemer Journal.
 Of course opinions differ. but if we were asked to name some of the great men the United States has produced in the last half or three-quarters of cen- tury, we would first name Grover Cleve- land who was cursed by nearly one-half of the people of the country. but who was great enough to know that he was not in error and today stands as & man who allowed an honest conviction to prove him a man of better judgment and dls- cretion than the party that twice made him President,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-24
A Good Service.
Bessemer RustIer.

BeSSem6T huSIItT.
 Bryan is offering a hundred dollars for a Democratic platform that will be bet ter than the Chicago one, with the "crown of thorns'' and "cross of gold'' trimmings. The farmer politician would do his country and party a valiant ser vice by going over to Japan and write a book on the war, remaining there until after the November election. This would go farther toward a reconciliation and consolidation of the Democratic forces than any one thing the Colonel could do.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-24
Baking Powders.
Mobile Ifa'

Mobile Item. eling wifi a baking powder biil Tt misSt be well for Kentucky salons to remember that 1t was a baking powder bill that brought to the surface so much crooked ness in M,Ss6tr is6t s ana t1ese tSS T,Sne pre- sediment In that State to cause some trouble.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-24
RevolutionarY Joke.

HarVard LaInpoon.
 General" reported the Tory inpkear- CT, ''the American force is divided into one hundred companies, each contsinjn,I sixty minutemen."
 "Good!" answered Cornwallis, ''T sha,, send word to England that We have met the enemy and they are hours"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-24

The New Bedford Standard says that the title of Senator Teller to his seat rests on exactly the same basis as MT. Shafroth's did, but he Is going to keep the seat" Of course he'll keep 1t. He coAldn't be pried loose with a crow bar.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-24
Notice Of Sale Of Bankrupt
 .Sfnck

Pursuant to the order of the District Court in Bankruptcy. at Montgomery, Ala, made in the cause of Hill. Jones 6 Co. bankrupts.. on the 2th day of February, lS04' we, we the un; to sell between the hours of l2 noon and { p. m., on the Eth day of March, gtorehouse recently occupied by the said Hill' Jones & Co., in the town Of Roanoke, Ala.s to the highest bidder for cash the entire stock of goods, wares and general merchandise and store and office furniture and fixtures be. longing to the said estate. as whole, and also In lots hereinafter indicated.
 We will. until 2 o'clock noon, of said date. receive sealed bds for said property as Q whole, and also in the following lots. vis: First, groceries, hardware, wagons, buggies. etc. and farm supplies; second. dry goods and notions; f2urth. undertakers supplies; fifth. store and office furniture and fixtures.
 The highest bid for said property whethee it be Q sealed bd at public outcry, will be deemed and taken by the receivers as the sue cessful bid. subject to the approval of thS court
 Prospective purchasers can examine the stocS at pleasure. and may a copy of the in- ventory, either in said court or at Roanoke. and bids may be mailed to the said receivers either at Roanoke or Montgomery.
 W. H. WEIGH,
 JOHN A KIRRpA~pTcK. gu-wd-fr As Receivers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-24

People who read so much in the papers of late about radium doubtless have nt- tie idea of its scarcity. A scientific lecturer in New York a few nights ago stated that all of the material known to be in existence could lie on a silver quarter dollar, and that If 1t were pos sible to get together a pound of 1t It would be worth $s, 100000 at least. Radium is Very scattering.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-24
Using the Same Air.
Chattanooga Times.

Chattanooga Times.
 It is all right about the blacksmith, but, dear sir. MT Bryan is no blacksmith, nor is he anything that resembles one in the most remote degree But agreeing that the figure fits, we apprehend that the blowing of the blacksmith's bellows, how ever interesting and important to the smith, would become very irksome and tainment for tine outsider. And then there Is a great difference; the blacksmith s bellows doesn't use the same air over and over again.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-24
ALLEN IS FOR CLEVELAND.
Former Senator Says He is the Only
 Logical Candidate.

Logical Candidate. Omaha (Neb.) Special.
 William V. Allen. who once repres anted Nebraska in the United States Senate as Populist, in an interview published i:l an Omaha paper says that in his opinion didate for the Democratic nomination for the presidency
 "Of all the Democrats whose names have been mentioned in connection with the nomination" Mir Allen said former President Grover Cleveland is, I think, the most logical and the most available. Mir. Cleveland is sufficiently strong with the people to win an election. He could carry the East and the South and enough of the Western States to elect him to the presi- dency if he should be nominated"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-24

The Mobile Recorder thinks they must be at at a loss for subjects in The Advertisers sanctum," doubtless passing its opinion on the fact that we some- times write about Roosevelt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-24

The Selma Times tells us that Mir. Hearst "does not belong to the class of men who grow weary by the way" Certainly not. while he has his several newspapers to boost him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-24

If kissing Is unknown in Japan, as some authorities say, it would be we'll for some American soldiers and sailors to be quartered there. They would make ex- cellent teachers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-24

Among other things to the credit of the Japanese is the fact that they are among the most inventive and progressive people in the world-another reason for Ameri- can sympathy and appreciation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-24

The Advertiser is not unaccustomed to jars, and to seeing unexpected things in unexpected places; hence it doesn't quite lose it's breath at seeing a highly com mandatory editorial in The Norfolk vir- ginian-Pilot, winding up thus:
 We regard Hon. Grover Cleveland's latest paper as both an able and timely utteranee.
 The Nashville News, too. which is somewhat addicted to howls at the very mention of Mir. Cleveland's name, refers to his letter as "a plan of campaign. bold, simple and full of hopeful sugges- tion." Verify is there hope for political sinners.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-24

The Portsmouth Star, referring to MT
 Cleveland's paper, says that we may now expect Bryan with his gratuitous per- sifage, intended as a contemptuous menace. threatening the party with an
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-24

If all the energy expended in talking about canal could be applied to pick and shovel the ditch would progress sat- isfactorily.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-24

FREE gndssrs TFss to of g' Df for M.s Es9 ETsl Tpi Pain PIiIs, the New Sclentifo Remedy for Pain. AlsO. Symptom Blank. Our Specialist win diagnose your case, tell free DR, MILES MEDICAL CO~ LABORATORIES. ELKHARZs RD.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-24

other defeat if it does not readopt the nonsense of his silver garrulity.' The Star Is disposed to be severe on the late leader of Democrats. sts
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-24

The Charleston Post is almost disgusted and thus expresses itself:
 It is some years since Nebraska was a Democratic State: South Carolina has been nothing else for a generation. Yet Mr. W. J. Bryan of Nebraska says he has come to South Carolina to tell the Democratic party in the State how to retain authority. MT. Bryan is about as cool a proposition as the weather has been this winter.
 in plain words. having done all the hurt in his power to the Democratic Party in his own section he is now swing ing around the circle for more worlds or more scalps. We predict that he won't shake South Carolina.