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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-15
Major W. w. Screws.

Talladega Mountain Home.
 It Is to be regretted that, in the last hours of the campaign, an attack should have been made upon the distinguished gentleman whose name appears at the head of this article. and Talladega Coun- ty is to be congratulated upon a repudia- tion of the attempt.
 In the progress of time 1t has been thought wise of the Democratic party in the United States to pause and take it's bearings before shaping another course. The conservative men of all factions and proclivities now concur in the wisdom of this conclusion. Whatever of errors have been made by the party within the last ten years. with the new century a more stable position Is sought for and is necessary for the actual existence of the party. Hence, we say, 1t Is to be de- plored that an effort was made to rake up the dying emhers and blow into flame the disastrous differences and in testine discords which have for many of congratulation that we find so sturdy and successful an opposition to such at tempted disturbance in the nomination of personal friends of Major Screws
 Major Screws Is a high-minded, pure, conscientious and courageous man. He has stopped to no deception; he has spoken no sentiments not his own; he has sufferd the calmuny and sarcasm which comes to the lot of all men occupy ing prominent places where they are un- willing to take shelter under cover of sycophancy and hypocricy; and. while many may differ from him in his opinion. no one who knows him doubts his faith fulness to Democratic principles as he understand them.
 Major Screws has tho right to stand for delegate to the National Convention. and because he admires MT. Cleveland it Is not thereby to be assumed that he would not conscientiously discharge his duty to his State and to his party by exercising the wisdom of a sound discre- tion. It is, therefore, pleasant to know that Talladega County has not thought fit to retard the advancing march of the Democratic party upon the eve of reform ing its lines of battle, and advancing anew with courage and hope upon the common enemy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-15
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARKER.
Seem to Be Well Assured by the New
 York Convention.

| York Convention. New York Special to New Orleans Times Democrat.
 By more than five to one the King s County delegates pledged themselves Tuesday night to vote for instructions for Judge Parker in the State convention next Monday. The unit rule was applied and sixty at least of the sixty-three dele gates from the County viii vote to in- struct the New York delegation to St. Louis for Parker.
 :. A feeble opposition was made by wil- Ham Doyle, reinforced by two other dis tricts, Shevlin's and Register Matthew Dooley's. The three delegates from the ninth district stayed away from the cau- action.
 Contrary to their threats, Doyle and his following did not bolt the caucus. Doyle astonished every one by showing the mildest sort of disposition. He made it clear that he has given up the fight for Murphy against McCarren il
 He declared he woull go to the State Convention and work with the Kings Parker.
 The overwhelming victory of the Par ker men evoked a loud demonstration even in the small caucus committee. Sem created great enthusiasm when he said:
 we have made a President here to- night This meeting will be historic, for it must not be forgotten that upon our action depends the fate of Judge Parker's candidacy. If we had not declared for instructions 1t would have been fatal to his chances. By declaring for instruc- tions we insure the pledging of New York's delegation to him and his nomina- ton at St. Louis."
 The meeting not only marked the col lapse of Doyle's attempt to capture the leadership, but 1t swelled the triumph of McCarren by bringing under his banner Martin W. Littleton, who has been count ed by the Tammany men as their staunch ally.
 Littleton was selected as one of the del- egates to the National Convention at St. Louis. Comptroller Edward M. Grout was also chosen as one of Brooklyn's delegates.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-15
CONGESTION or popuLATroN.

One of the old poets speaks of an ideal and utopian condition as having once prevailed in England when every rood maintained It's man. That was poetic license of course. but there are portions of the world where a very small patch ot ground serves to maintain family. A correspondent of the Chicago Chron- lcle writes to that paper In high terms
 of the pleasures and independence of the farmers life, and gives it as his opinion that five acres of land is sufficient for | tho maintenance of the average family. | In this connection we note an article in the Portland Oregonian which shows cities and towns Is not increasing nearly as fast as formerly, while the country population is gaining. This indicates one 0: two things: either that city people are going to the country or that smaller proportion of country people are going to the cities than was formerly the case Whichever is true the result Is encourag- ing. The congestion of population in most cities and towns is serious prob lem. Both vice and suffering are the unavoidable consequences of having more people in city than can find employ ment or honest means of subsistence Only few days, ago we saw the state ment made on what seemed good author ity sthat there are not less than 10000 boys under A years of age in New York City who are growing up without educa- tion-and without any honorable occupa- ton. A sf
 This may be an exaggeration. but If 1t is even approximately true 1t shows lamentable condition, and one which is bound to become worse every day It is a condition which prevails to some ex- tent in all large cities. and which forms one of the dangers of all civilized coun- tries. The remedy for, it is one of the problems confronting all who have at a remedy can be found we. may expect sthe sevii to continue to- grow as long as people forsake country life and crowd into the cities. s x 5
 The correspondent Is correct in theory, beyond doubt The life of the farmer can be made. an ideal one. Limiting a family to five acres of land would not be possible until a great advance has been made in our agricultural methods, but facts and statistics in other coun- tries prove that one family does not reed such large farm as Is here con- sidered necessary. One thousand fam:- lies of average size might i've comfort ably in a township of six miles square, under m intensive. system of farming They would not feel isolated as they are on the large plantations, but would be in ncighborly distance of each other. and could have all the conveniences and com forts of life Such condition may not be practicable yet, but certainly 1t would be better If thereby the dangerous cor- gestion of urban population might be pre- vented or remedied.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-15
My Breath.
Shortness of Breath Is One of the Com
 monest Signs of
 Heart Disease.

Notwithstanding what many physioi fans say. heart disease can be cured.
 Dr. Miles New Heart Cure has per. manently restored to health many thousands who had found no relief in the medicines (allopathic or homoeo- patnic) of regular practicing physicians.
 It has proved itself unique in the his- tory Of medicine. by being so uniformly successful in curing those diseases.
 Neary always. one of the first signs or trouble is shortness of breath. wheth- CT 1t comes as result of walking or running up stairs. or of other exercises. if the heart is unable to meet this extra demand upon its pumping powers-there is something wrong with 1t.
 The very best thing you can do. is to take Dr. Miles New Heart Cure. It will go to the foundation of the trou- ble. and make a permanent cure by strengthening and renewing the nerves.
 T know that Dr. Miles New Heart Cure is a great remedy. For a number Breath. spefs 1sH anS sn9rfness nais Sf my left side. For months at a time | would be unable to lie on my left side. sns af friend G y aSSseS ssfk Toud Tsna Ey Miles New Heart, Cure. which I did with good results. began to Improve of Se Ha esre tas9s m sotss sss and other symptoms vanished. I am now entirely we'll. All those dreadful p:DipRs iEs MddsSfoSn tdhdRS Sf tec S :. If the first bottle does not help you. the druggist will refund your money.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-15
EGG INDUSTRY.
Agricultural Department Makes Ex
 periments With Hens.
Washington Special.

pST1menLS WlLn deuS.
 Washington Special
 Experts of the Department of Agricul- ture have found a means for mak ng fens lay eggs in winter. The whole thing is based on forcing early molting in the tall, which can be accomplished by judi clous feeding. The idea is to have new plumage grown before cold weather be- the production of the new coat of feath- CTS in cold weather is such a drain on the vitality of the fowls that few, If any eggs are produced until spring.
 The government agriculturists made a number of tests during the past winter with two-year- old Rhode Island reds and white Leghorns. The method of promot- ing early molting consisted in withholding food, either wholly or in part, for a few days. This stops egg production and re- then fed heavily on a ration suitable for the formation of the feathers and the general building up of the system. Begin ming August the chickens received no feed for thirteen days except the very small amount they could pick up in 15x10O foot runs. They were then fed literally on mash, beef scraps, corn, wheat and oats, a ration rich in protein or nitrogen ous matter, which is believed to be est pecially valuable for promoting the The hens stopped laying on the seventh day. Thirty days after the test began the Rhode Island reds had practically a com plete coat of new feathers, had begun to lay, and within week from that time one-half of the hens were laying regular ly, while another lot of Rhode island reds, which had been fed continuously. were Just beginning to mott and the egg production had declined materially The white Leghorns were a trifle slower in otherwise the treatment affected them in a similar way.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-15
Hoeo AND LEw1s ON PARKER.

If the country has any two perfect specimens of the blatherskite, Texas fur nishes one and Chicago the other Hogg of Texas nd Ham" Lewis of Chicago,
 formerly of the State of Washington are both disturbed by the fact, that Judge Parker will not make stump speech from the bench at1Albany. Hogg threat ems if he does not get his answer to cer- tain inquiries he propounds he will come out for Hearst. This is but to say Hogg is for Hearst and chooses this way of Parker will treat his inquiries with con- tempt.
 These two men, Hogg and Lewis. are good examples of the men who are so restive under the judicial silence of the New Yorker. Both of them are accus- nity that offers and Lewis gave out his interview on Parker as he whlsked through one of the larger cities on an express train. The notion that any con si6eration of delicacy could prompt a man to keep out of the newspapers is to these self-trumpeters puzzling in the ex- treme. They would long ago have mount ell the housetop and called the attention of the country to their views.
 It is the clamor of such men as Hogg and Lewis that Is daily furnishing a justification of Judge Parker's course in maintaining silence. Bryan Is help ing, too. toward a comprehension. A man who has now for eight years coursed all over the Union. speeding his train by blowing hurricanes of talk from the rear platform of a railroad coach. finds the simple dignity of the New York jurist insupportable. He never acted like Judge Parker Is acting. so, down with Parker
 The press of the North and particularly that of his own State Is putting Judge Parker before the public in the best way he can now be presented, as a man and a citizen and not as a politician. This is as it should be. His candidacy has grown to such proportions that Demo- crats are eagerly studying the man. They are learning he Is immensely popular with his neighbors for his klndliness and his courtesy and with the bar for his ability and impartiality as a judge. He is successful business man, who joins farming to his professional work. In the simplicity ard dignity of his character he offers Q perfect contrast to the man who is to be put up by the Republican party, This much should be said as the simple truth about Justice Parker. It Is foolish to decry him for not being all eager bustling, hustling candidate We have tried such a candidate twice and his fate teaches its own lesson. Bryan is now an eager, bustling. hustling can didate to get on his own State deiega- ton to St. Louis. This fact Is it's OWE comment on the Hogg-Lewis type of public man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-15
FRIDAY, APRIL 15,, 1904.
THE aRAn rHrnRx

The New York Evening Post has a sen- sible editorial in connection with the Presidents pension order which, while it ia no sense condones Roosevelts action, takes the position that the demand of the c. A. R. which was acceded to by Roosevelt, is no more than natural re- suit of the growing desire on all hands to get something from the government. s6peakiDg of those who demanded this sservice pension order The Post says: z They have seen the manufacturers or ganize for. tariff, fayors. shipbuilders for subsidies, contractors for big navy, sand letter-carriers for increased pay, and have observed all classes of government wclerks and dependents display more and 4more of the trades-union spirit in rela- stlon to the government, so why should Sthey too not combine for their own ad- svantage and the depletion of the Treas Jury? Tariffs were not their line They ehad no salaries to be increased. But reuch a large and well-organized body of svcters as they were had an inalienable EriBht to get something out of the gov fernment, and so they went in for pen sions.
 Taking that view of 1t, which appears to be the correct one. there is nothing to sbe surprised at in the action of the old soldiers. What The Post calls ''the grab theory of government" is fast becoming the prevailing one. The administration Itself sets the example by expenditures of public funds which 1t is speaking mild ly to call reckless extravaganza. In his sefforts to ape royalty the President calls S1or and obtains sums which would have seemed appalling in the better days of rthe Republic. and which the earlier Statesmen would have called loot, If they had been familiar with the word
 For years a large and persistent con- fingent of the Union veterans has been sclamoT1ng for increased pensIons-not Sonly increase in the number of pension Gers but in the amounts paid them. It had almost gotten so that any man who seven claimed to have served in the Union sarmy could get his name on the pension troll If the Commissioner was not com splaisant a Republican Congress would enact a special law for his relief By sone swoop the President removed practi- .cally all restraints and threw open the door to all claimants. whether deserv- ing or not. It was open and bold usurpa- a vote getter. and that is an important consideration. He was following his in- stincts and those who demanded 1t of him were only trying to get their share of the loot before other favored ones exhausted the supply.
 These pension grabbers had their proto- types in the protected manufacturers, the government contractors. the naval constructors. the public buildings bidders, the mail contractors. and almost all oth- CTS who have anything to do with the public service. In the words of The Post "All have been going on the assump- tiou that the government Is a public crib to be cracked" and we may add that all seem to fear that they will not be in at the cracking. "The grab theory of the government" prevails, and the dominant party encourages it. Let grab ping be unrestrained and after me the deluge," say the Republicans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-15
Non-ReSide1t Notice .

The State of Alabama Montgomery coun. ty Probate Court, April 7th. 1904
 To Minnie Franklin, formerly Minnie Cooper, who resides at Lander. State of Wyoming:
 You will take notice that on the 14th day of March, 1904 a certain paper in writ ing, purporting to be the last will and tes- lament of Sarah M. Gerard was filed in the Probate Court of this County by w. P Morgan and herewith his application for the probate thereof as such will; and that the 2Sth day of April, 1sO4 was appointed A day for hearing said application. at which time you may appear and contest the same if you see proper.
 Given under my hand this 7th day of April 1904. J. B. GASTON,
 fri-3t Judge of Probate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-15

As :air specimen of the unfair and misleading methods of MT. Hearst and his packers we copy this paragraph from his New York American of Wednesday, the 18th:
 Ir Alabama the Hearst party and the reorganizers came to a test of strength over the election of a Railroad Commits sIoner. The railroads of the State naturally took up the fight against the Hearst side and threw the full weight of their power and Influence against him. but Mir. Conner. the anti-raiiroad can didate. was triumphantly elected, and the returns so far indicate that MT Hearst has the State.
 So far as The Advertiser has been atle to learn-and it's opportunities have been at least as good as those of any other newspaper, in or out of Alabama there is not even a semblance of truth iI the statement. If the Hearst infiu- ence was used for or against any candl- date for Pe1road Commissioner we have
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-15
Fishin' Time.
lone forgit what day 1t is

I done forgit what day 1t Is, done forgit the year; You can't tell me bout de seasons Cause de mix 'em up so queer. Bu. dars one day you can't fool me; When de surf begins to climb An de sparrers staht a-chirpin'. Den I knows it's flshin' time. When de breeze Is soft an singin' An de clouds Is fluffy white. An de sunshine on de water Keeps a-dancin' gay and light. An you kind O feels dat workin' Would be nothin' short O crime, Den you needn't stop to figger, Cause you knows it's fishin' time.
 Washington Star.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-15
Wants the old Name.

Union Springs Herald.
 and modern hotel to fill the long felt need. and we of this section are particu- larly glad to hear it. There is some talk however, of changing its name when the new structure Is completed. Mont gomery without it's Exchange would hardly seem like the same place, and out of respect for old times it is to be hoped that the name will remain the same The old place has been the meeting place of notable gatherings for a number of years and in memory of it the name might be perpetuated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-15

The Charleston News and Courier is talking very earnestly in favor of cam ming and pickling establishments at home. It is something The Advertiser has been striking for, but whether our arguments, or those of our contemporary will have any effect, is for the future to determine. Of one thing we are dead sure, and that is that Alabamians should not be compelled to import canned fruits and vegetables
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-15

not heard of 1t. From our knowledge of Mfr Conner he is as far from being for Hearst as Mir. Smith is. The question had nothing whatever to do with the cam paign. and the result has no bearing on 1t. The statement is simply false.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-15
May Get Together.

Our Mountain Home.
 Cleveland has mounted the Parker band wagon. and watterson shows incli- nation to follow suit, and thus these hostile political chiefs may get together.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-15
A Double Issue.
RIrnninrhan, Nama

blfnlnBndm NEWS.
 There is an issue inside of an issue in the coming campaign. Not only is 1t of vast importance to the interests of the people that the Republican party and its reckless extravaganza. unjust taxation and trust-ridden favoritism be defeated, but that Rooseveltism with all that word implies be repudiated by liberty-loving people. With this latter issue the Demo- cratic party has a strong card to play.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-15

The Indianapolis Sentinel, speaking of Dr. Mary Walker and her style of dress argues that "Dr. Mary has just as much rieht to wear pants and frock coats as anybody else. but she should be careful where she wears them" Now, where should she wear them If not where any body else" does?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-15
Going to the Bad.

Birmingham Ledger.
 Many boy goes to the bad because he has no mother and is allowed on the streets without control When such an one comes to death he does not deserve the harshest judgment. A boy who never had any strict training is not so bad as one who goes wrong without ex- cuse.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-15
Condition of Governor.

Editor The Advertiser:
 Your reference to the Governor in this mornings paper has. unintentionally of course caused needless alarm to many of his. friends, and brought me so many 1nquiries that I ask you to publish this short statement: He has not been very well. and pru- dent man that he is has determined to take a rest. Dr. Mangum going with him was not the result of the Governor s condition. The doctor went West to see member of his own family.
 His condition Is not so serious that his friends need be alarmed. I am justified In making this statement after consulta- ton with his physician today.
 J. K. Jackson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-15

If Hearst should capture the St Louis convention there will be feasts of crow In many a Democratic sanctum With It's usual eye to provisions for contin- Eencies-not that 1t expects it. however -it is understood that the Montgomery Advertiser will have ready an ample sup ply of the delectable diet-Mobile Item.
 Are you right sure 1t will not be bug gard?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-15
No Sensible Reason.

Marion County News.
 We see no reason why the Democrats will not win in November if they ger together and see no sensible reason to prevent them from getting together.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-15
Duty of the Whites.

Jackson (Miss.) News.
 There can be no doubt of the entire correctness of the proposition that when the white men of the State assume the entire governmental guardianship of the negro. by eliminating him from all par ticipation in the politics of the State. 1t Is their duty to govern him upon princi- ples of fairness and justice, according to the law of the land and not according to the law of the mob.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-15

Russia can hardly hope to make Port Arthur more secure by changing the name Some Russian names are enough to Tighten most people but they can't Jar a Jap.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-15
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Roosevalt,a Idea.

Mountain Eagle.
 Let the rascals steal until l get in again." is the substance of President Roosevelt's position in reference to an in- vestigation of the departments.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-15

The San Antonio Express reminds Mir. Bryan that his favorite ratio of Is to is preserved between himself and Judge Parker. in the matter of talking.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-15
Eetters tc tbe Gdftcr
One Of Andre's Captors.

Decatur, Ala, ApriI II, lgJf. Editor The Advertiser
 VIII you kindly tell me the Christian name of the patriot Williams who was with Van Vert and Paulding and cap- tured Andre? .
 John Andre was captured near Tarry- town. N. J., September 23 i1S0. by John Raulding, David Williams and Isaac Van Wert. The Advertiser has no data from which 1t can obtain any further particu- lars with regard to either of the parties.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-15

The Clarke County Democrat is IT. - able to hear any Presidential ring in 10 word Hearst" How can anything Ing wnen 1t is cracked?