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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08
JUDGES AND A MARR1AeE.

Judges are human beings. They some times marry; sometimes they give in mar riage. It is not often though, we find court, an entire bench, adjourning to see a marriage ceremony The Supreme Court of the United States, the greatest court in Christendom, as it is commonly called, adjourned on Tuesday to meet at a later hour than common on Wednesday, so that the Judges might be present at the wedding ceremony of Miss McKenna and MT. Dufaeld, Miss McKenna being a daughter of one of the Justices. The casual reader may think this was com pliment paid a brother member of the bench. It was not so. The Judges did not go because there was a man named McKenna sitting alongside. who had a daughter proudly and gladly to be given away. They went because as men they love a wedding.
 It was an Irishman who said ''The best of all times for flirting is a wedding; they are all agog poor things" The women are agog and the men too. Women hirt at wedding and men firt. Judges of the Supreme Court cannot be tied away when they have a decent excuse to go Married or unmarried they want to be present. They love the atmosphere It excites them. They are thrilled.
 The Northern Pacific Railroad has s case pending, according to the dispatches and it is still pending. The Judges dron the consideration of this cause and go to a wedding. Every true man is proud of the Judges. The true man loves to see the Judges as much excited as the women are. A wedding means just as much to a man as to a woman. Men deny this and laugh at women because the women hurry to the church to witness wedding ceremony. There is always one man there. More than that, dozens of men are there. They love to be present. 'They are all agog, poor things"
 We cannot reproach the members of the Supreme Court of the United States for adjourning as they did in order to assis, at wedding They prove they are good men and wise men. Let 1t happen often They may differ amongst themselves: they may give us bad law now and then They are always right when they turn the lawyers and ntigants out of court and proceed in a body to a wedding.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08

especially the volume of money caused by the great output of gold and adds:
 We all know that, and there is no reason why we should longer resist the establishment of the gold standard Then, too, the gold standard is an accomplished fact, and if we could not prevent it be- ing adopted. there Is certainly no hope that we could affect 1t in any way after the battle has been won in its favor. The whole question has been settled and there is to be no revival of 1t in the next campaign.
 The significance of these words lies in the fact that Pierce. as he admits, was one of the original disciples of Mir. Bland and later of Mir. Bryan. He only sees what all must see If they are not wilfully blind. And another surprise to us is that The Chattanooga News endorses the views of MT. Pierce. ''The world do move."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08
6OS$ip Of men
 and nlatterS
Driving nfules in streets,

"I noticed an article in this morning s Advertiser" said a citizen, fin regard to driving mules through the streets. I am certainly glad to sec you go for the drov- CTS as I certainly think 1t a very dam gerous practice, especially to children on the street and to ladies driving.
 "Once my wife was out driving and all of a sudden a drove of mules came by and some stopped and came up to the horse. Tn few seconds there were a dozen or more around the buggy, and it came near being a serious thing: Only a few days ago, at our house, where our lot is not enclosed and Is used as sort of play ground for children of the neigh borhood, a drove of mules came tearing up the street and they made break for the open yard. where there were lot o: children playing. The mother called out to the driver to get them out He said, q like to know how 1 can keep them out" and then he and his partner deliberately rode into the yard and had a regular cowboy time. l am told
 She did not know the party, neither do I. I was not at home at the time, luckily for him. !.
 q feel sure unless a stop Is put to it, some child will yet he killed. and that might lead to another tragedy. l hope to see you keep at 1t until an ordinance Is passed putting stop to 1t; they can tie up mules in punches of six or mole; if not. let stables move near the rail- roads,"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08
A WICKED HOAX.
"Marconigram" Read at Mcclellan
 Dinner Was a Fake.

"Marconigram' Read at Mcclellan
 Dinner Was a Fake. New York World
 The five hundred Democratic diners who cheered wildly that so-called Mar conigram from William Jennings Bryan at the Mcclellan dinner on Monday had they learned that the wireless" was wicked hoax
 The discovery was sad shock to Con gressman DeArmond. who read out the message; Toastmaster Bourke Cochran, who gave 1t such a cordial welcome, and M. Marley Platzek, who received it from an unknown messenger boy and deliver ed it to MT. DeArmond. The Celtic. on which MT. Bryan is d passenger, has no wireless equipment.
 MT. Platzek brought in the message in an ordinary yellow envelope, while MT. DeArmond was speaking," said MT. DeArmond finished, and If 1t was some thing that sho Jld be read he could exer- else his discretion about reading it. He handed 1t to MT. DeArmond just as he sat down, and he arose at once and read it.
 There was not the slightest reason to doubt tine genuineness of the message. It was written on the usual form and certainly did not doubt 1t.
 T saw the Marconigram and 1t looked all right said Mayor Mcclellan. I certainly thought 1t was genuine. and the guests did, too"
 MT. Platzek said the message was brought to hlm by a messenger boy. MT Platzek was secretary of the Commit tee on Arrangements and so received the message.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08
The Panama Treaty.


 The submission of the treaty and the message marks the beginning of a great fight. The Presidents contribution to the discussion covers every point in the dispute except such as may be raised by senator Morgan's demand for papers concerning the negotiations between the government of the United States and the Panama Canal Company. Republican support of the treaty in the Senate prom ises to be practically solid, while Demo- nous. The most encouraging sign in the eyes of those who approve the treaty is the growth of sentiment in its favor in the South. American history since the adoption Of the Federal Cons;itution abounds in instances of Senators who have run counter to the expressed wishes of the State constituencies represented by them at Washington. In 1S11 the Legislature Of Virginia laid upon Richa d Brent and William E. Giles, in the mat ter of rechartering the Bank of the United States, precisely the same obli- gation lately put upon Murphy J. Foster and Samuel D. McEne y by the Leg a. ture of Louisiana, in the matter of the trary to his instructions" Giles obeyed them under protest In the case of McEnery and Foster inclination jibes with duty, and both conspire to make acceptance o' the Brent precedent impos- sIole. And as It Is In Louisiana so is it elsewhere throughout the South. The treaty is supported in Demooratic States with vigor and unanimity which indi. cate and inauspicious fortune for those who fail to take account of them. The friends of the treaty must grow stronger the farther the legislative wrestle pro ceeds. The opponents of the treaty by evoking all the arguments at the dis posal Of the opposition may be enter taining and educational If they remem- Der that opposition should never deren. crate into ohsunacy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08

support. Even the men who disagreed with him could not avoid admirtng the courage which defied the counsels or tim idity in the famous tariff reform mes sage, which sent Federal troops to Cbi. cago, which did not hesitate to defend Venezuela and which never hinched Tn the final supreme test when his party turned against him on the money ques- ton. A man of this sort, people feel that they can trust. Their interests are safe in his hands against all the conspiraeies which class selnhness can plot against the general welfare. Besides. there is plenty of human nature in the world. and admi- ration for the brave man is an elemental instinct, as old as the race itself.
 Arts and intrigue and machine domina- ton may advance a schooner in public life even though he be deficient in courage. But the people reserve their supreme ad- miration for the fighter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08
Naval Militia Association.

Washington, Jan. 7.-Sidney Bieber of this city representative of the National Naval Military Association Of the United States, which is to meet here on January 14 and Is. today solicited the President g interest in the projects of the associa- tion. One Jf the principal subjects to be discussed will be the method of up- building the naval auxiliary of the United States. Efforts also will be made to in duce Congress to supply national aid of q substantiS character to the naval mili- tia. President Roosevelt expressed the warmest interest in the work of the as sociation and promised to lend whatever assistance he could in the interests of thu naval reserve
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08

Tom Johnson. we are informed, 'pro- poses to visit Europe as soon as Mir. Bryan gets home." This announcement puts us to guessing. We don't know whether Tom fears that Europe couldn't stand both of them at once or that this country would tit up if both got off it at the same time. It must be one or the other for Tom thinks he and Mir Bryan are about the heftiest statesmen left oyer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08
TAcHERs COMPLAIN.
Broken Promises and Red Tape in
 the Philippines.

oIOACA 6VOAu1SSS anu 1SSQ 4dpS III
 the Philippines.
 Boston Special to New Orleans Times
 Democrat
 Returning Philippine teachers tell amaz- ing stories of scurvy treatment, broken promises and cruel red tape on the part of the Philippine civil government They were promised payment at the rate of $f5 per month and upwards in gold, but never received cent in gold or currency. Instead they are paid in constantly de- preciating Mexican dollars. They were promised that they could purchase sup plies from the army commissary, but on arriving at Manila they found they were not allowed to secure supplies in that way. Instead, they have to buy from private concerns, paying from 50 to 100 per cent. moro for them, almost doubling their expenses. They are being prey ed upon by a lot of sharks throughout the islands who take advantage of Govern ment red tape and bleed them at every turn. Many Americans have been placed under native teachers, and the feeling among white teachers Is much the same as 1t would be if Southern teachers were to serve in the South under colored teach ers,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08
Statement is Confirmed.

Washington, Jan. 7.-The State Depart ment has received advices from Tokio and from its representatives in European countries that go to confirm the expla- nation of the issues as between Russia and Japan cabled yesterday by the press on authority of a high Japanese official. In fact, there is reason to believe that this particular statement has been sent broadcast by the Japanese Government to the various capitals of Europe and Washington,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08
A NEW POSITION
Arranged for an Officer of the Mar inc Corps.

Arranged for an Officer of the Mar
 inc Corps.
 Washington Special to The New York
 Major Charles L McCawley. of the Ma rine Corps, who is the star dancing man Of the uniformed serv.ce. has been re- manently in the White House social Ser vice. Major McCawley Is the man who leads the cotillons with Miss Alice Roose- Welt at the dances she attends here. He ,s the Presidents personal selection as
 Last year Major McCawley was some what overshadowed by Col. Therefore Bingnam, who was the major domo at the White House. This function goes to the Colonel of Engineers. who holds the position of Superintendent of Public Buildings and Grounds in the District the President. Col Bingham. much s to to his disgust, was sent to Buffalo last spring to take charge of the break% water work there, and Col. Thomas Symons was brought from Buffalo to Washington to be major domo.
 Col. Symons found the task too much Tor him in addition to his other duties He has not relinquished his title of mili- tary aide; but he has secured the exclu- sive services of Major McCawley at the direction of the President and he will leave many of the social details to the
 Major McCawley will have his ofice in the Lemon Building and will do nothing but carry out the wishes of the President and Mrs. Roosevelt as to their entertainments, as well as act as major domo on all occasions when there White House.
 The Presidents social stan formerly consisted of the military aide, the naval aioe and two others. The eat number or entertainments at the White House since MT. Roosevelt became President mas gradually increased the stan until IL numbers nine, as follows:
 Commander Cameron McR., Winslow. U. 5: N; Major Charles l.. McCawley, u, S. M. C.: Capt. Joseph W. Glidden, U, S. A.; Lieut.. Granville R. Fortescue, U. S. Lieut.. Clarence O. Sherrill. U. $. A; Lieut. Roscoe c. Bulmer. U. s. N, and Lieut. David F. Sellers. U s. N. Lieut.. sellers was added to the staR last week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08

Even paper usually as well informed as The Charlotte Observer. speaking of The Richmond Theatre fire in 1S11, says that James Monroe, Governor of vir- ginia, perished in the flames" James Monroe was once Governor of Virginia, it is true. but it was nearly ten years before the fire referred to, and he lived till 1881. If he was in the theatre at the time he certainly did not lose his life
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08
MT. prakeford Was Popular.

Hayden D. Drakeford. who died sud- denly in Birmingham Monday night, and who was buried in Tuskegee Wednesday, was one of the most popular men who ever worked for railroad running out of Montgomery" said a well-known rail- road man yesterday.
 His death came as a great surprise to us as he was seen on the streets and talking in a cheerful mood only few hours before his death He was a com potent business man and worked success fully in responsible positions on different roads. His family has the sympathy of the entire railroad franternity of Mont gomery."
 MT. James J. Drakeford. brother of the deceased, passed through Montgomery yesterday en route to Birmingham from Tuskegee. where he attended his brothers 5 funeral.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08
For Better
 Eyesight.

Probably one person in every five has some defect of the eyss and in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred the person afflicted is not aware of the fact. Many a pretty face ia dishgured by a frown that glasses would relieve. Many an eyesight is ruined that could have saved. Lot me look at your eyes for a minute. No charge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08
Nine indictments Found.

Hannibal, Mo, Jan. 7.-The Federal Grand Jury which has been Investigating alleged bribery in the purchase of sites for postoffices in different towns in he State made a report to-day returning nine indictments. Against whom the in dictments have been returned has { been made public nor have the c!Narges been made known. It is said one i dict ment charges cmbezzlement of postollice funds
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08
The Canal Is the Thing.

There is no doubt that. whatever they may think of the ethics or the regularity American people will approve the Prtgi- dents position in this matter of going back. and agree with his conclusion that
 the question actually before this Gov Panama as an independent republic. That Is already an accomplished fact. The question. and the only question, Is whether or not We shall build an Isth-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08
MARSHALL FIELD.

Western Democrats Want to Place
 Famous Merchant in Nomi-
 nation.
 South Bend Qnd.) Special to N. Y. World. A movement started by Western Dem- ocrats, particularly the business men of Chicago. with a view to procuring the Presidential nomination for Marshall Field. the merchant prince. is announced It Is asserted that Field would carry Chicago by 50000 and that the Middle West would rally to his suppor' 2 friends believe that the announcement Republicans as to turn them from the purpose to nominate Roosevelt
 It is declared that the suspicion that Street would seriously hurt Judge Parker or any Eas=ern cand date, while the East ern financial interests would support Field
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08
MT. Bell Known Here.

Frank Bell. mentioned in the dispatches from Topeka. as having saved from death many injured passengers in the Rock Island Railroad wreck at Willard, Kas., is well-known in Montgomery. He is a nephew of Mr. George F. Moore of this city and has been a frequent visitor here. Mr. Bell was always regarded as a highly intelligent young man. He is an number of electrical and mechanical devices
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08
Sails for San Francisco.

Washington, Jan. Limited States Min ister Griscom cables the State Depart ment from Tokio under date of yesterday that the eX-Grand Vizier of Persia sailed yesterday on the Korea for San Fran cisco where he is due on the 22d inst.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08

Hon. Rice A. Pierce. member of Con- gress from the Ninth District of Tennes- see, recently said: There is no doubt that the party will be for sound money in whatever declaration 1t makes in the convention" He reviews the changed conditions now existing, compared to what they were a few years ago. and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08
An Awful Load.

Anniston Hot Blast
 A great many folks never leave care behind them for a single moment, and it makes awfud load to carry. t gives a man that tired feeling. It makes him have long face all the time and 1t wears him out ten times faster than all the work he does with his hands.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08

The progress<and prosperity of this city and section Is in no no S way more ,aes clearly in railroad freight receipts at this point. It has been learned on good authority that the traffic in this line has been great been known in the history of the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08

The Montgomery Advertiser and Rich mond Times Dispatch are discussing the rfeht of the Southern States to secede in fs6l Reminds us of the fierce discussion '-of free silver last year between The Charleston News and Courier and Green vfiIe NeWs-Charlotte Observer.
 But you'll notice that we've "swored ofg,@ for the present. at least. Our con- vfetions have not changed. however
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08

more and more to the conclusion that if the managers of the Iroquois Theatre had Intsnded to cause the disaster that Oc- carred they could hardly have gone at st in a more effectual manner by positive action than they did by negligence and careIssnnsss -@f
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08
Men Who Come and Go.

Reports from Cullman are to the ef- feet that Hon. W. T. l.. Cofer. who fell from a railroad train. Is in a serious but not dangerous condition. He has been a member of the Legislature severa! times and is well known in Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08

We note that the authorities of Mobile are planting Lombardy poplars near the railway station and have already received fifty young trees. being the first install naent of the number ordered by the Board of Public Works" The Register states. This is an excellent movement, for while this tree Is not specially useful as shade tree. owing to It's tall growth and the absence of spreading branches, 1t is not only a very handsome tree, but a rapid grower. In Lombardy and France tall hedges are frequently formed of 1t to serve as screens, and in Great Britain it Is used for hiding tall buildings or other objects. It is a rapid grower and fre- uuentIy attains height of 70 to 80 feet Though it's branches do not spread out and thus shade the ground beneath them they do, when grown near each other. form a handsome screen as well as pro- lection from the winds. The Mobile idea is a good one and it might be initiated
 much more generally than is now done. for the trees grow readily and quickly in this climate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08
No Lack of Confidence.

Mobile Item.
 There is no lack of confidence displayed by the Missouri boodlers who are coming home to deposit their cases with the Su- preme Court of that State without fu.. ther argument. The court has set a pre- cedent by releas sing a number whc have been caught and convicted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08
A Mera Whisper.

Mobile Register.
 Today Senator Germans name is on every Democratic tongue.-Minneapolls Tribune Wash ngton correspondent. Loud CT! It is mere whisper down this way.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08

Many of the farmers have begun work The lands are being cleared of cotton stalks, logs are being rolled and burned soon begin
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08

Capt. A. C. Sexton. Chief Clerk in the office of the Secretary of State, is i'll at his home on Monroe Street He is ex- pected to be at his desk today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08
v S $ s x s e N & S ' U & S A xx 1 WHAT THE ..cATE PAPERS & & ARE SAYING. 1 & v S q y v & & x .s y 1 < & 1 & &
Was Overheard.

must have been oveheard asking Bryan about those two he had over on this side of the briny deep.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08
A Bigger Man.

Roanoke Leader.
 MT. Bryan seems to be a bigger man with some Americans while on the other side of the ocean than he does while on
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08

'"The Chinese have a custom of paying all their debts on the first,' said the creditor, insnuatingly.
 ''Yes,'' answered the debtor. '"rhe Chi nese are mighty hard to civilize. Wash ington Star
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08

The weather moderated yesterday and a good rain fell here last night that con- tinued the greater portion of this morn ing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08

Hon. Erie Pettus of Athens, who was in Montgomery Wednesday, returned to his home yesterday morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08

"Br'er. Williams don't need no coal in winter time"
 How come?"
 wy, he all time dreamin' dat de devil got him. m."-Atlanta Constitution.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08
November Circulation.

F. J. Kelly, Circulation Manager of The Montgomery Advertiser, being duly sworn. says: The foregoing statement of The Adver- kiaer's daily circulation for the month Of No- weInber, 1908. is true and correct and compiled after all returns from Daw~hnys, news agents and leftover copies have been deducted.
 P. J. KELLY. Circulation Mgr. Sworn to and subscribed before me this t4th day of December. 1908.
 F. W JACKSON. Fneai.J N. P. Ex-o. J. P.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08
Not Copyrighted.

DUthdh SlftingS.
 Your vanity is only tickled when you are told that you are judge of human nature. Most of us feel that we've made It q. study. We have. Our living de- bends upon 1t, put our knowledge of it IS not copyrighted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08
Not Fit to Vote.
&SVs 64b " ' Birmingham News.

SUPPLEMENTARY N6Ws.
 Unless you pay your poll tax this month you disfranchise yourself There Is no law to compel the payment. It is gift to the schools. If you make 1t you can vote. If you will not give $l.50 to edu- cation you are not fit to vote.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08
TOY PISTOL CAUSES DEATH.

State Senator W. o. Long of Abbeville is in the city,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08

Mir E. T. Long, a prominent citizen 0 Ensley, spent yesterday in Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08

Small Negro Boy Accidently Killed
 Near Eufaula.
 Eufaula. Jan. L-(special.) )-while three negro boys were playing with toy pis- tol near the city last night one of them attempted to load 1t with a g calihre cartridge when the hammer which was cooked accidently fell. The cartridge was discharged and the bullet entered one of the boys breast and he died from the effect a few hours afterwards Jt