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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18
SATURDAY, JUNE IS, 1904.
WHERE WAS THE BLAMEs

The awful tragedy in New York har-
Dor last Wednesday by which hundreds
of people lost their lives has hardly a
parallel in this country fire on the
land is dreadful but there is always a
chance to escape from burning build
ing, though the Iroquois disaster In
Chicago proves how terrible the loss or
life can be even on land. But when a
great vessel takes fire, loaded beyond
all capacity of the means of escape at
hand IT is worse. Death by fire or by
water is inevitable and the only choice
left is the mode of dying. To remain
on hoard is to be consumed by the
flames and to jump overheard is to
drown. Death one way or the other Is
inevitable for many.
In the present case the horror of the
catastrophe Is intensified by the fact
that 1t occurred so near the land. The
wretched victims felt like they could
not be suffered to perish with land and
help so near, and doubtless their an
guish was intensified by the fact that
safety was in plain view, a safety
which so many of them were never to
realize.
AS was the case in the Chicago disas-
ter there will be Inquiries and investi-
cations, but whether anything will
come of it remains to be seen. The
statement is made that there were
boats. RATS and life-preservers enough
to have supplied all on board with
means of safety. but for the rapid
spread of the flames and the panic
which ensued. This may be true, but
the fact remains that several hundred
people, men, women and children, were
burned to death or drowned almost in
the great city itself Was not the real
blame in taking on such a great num-
Der of practically helpless people? The
larger number of them were women
and children. and when the fire broke
out a panic was unavoidable. Wheth-
ef such numbers OF them should have
been allowed on board is a question
which may come up in the investiga-
tions, and possibly many will hold that
this was the first and greatest fault
that was committed. Whatever may
have been the fault or whoever may
have been to blame. the event was o.
a nature to shock humanity.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18

Taking up the denial by the Oswego
IN. W Times tRep0 that Corteiyou
will retain his cabinet position at the
same time he is chairman of the Re-
publican National Committee the Alba
ny Argus (Dcm.) asks: by what rule
of ethics or duty can 1t be right for
Odell. Governor of the state to do
what he is doing, If it would be wrong
for Cortelyou to do the same7 How
could 1T be wrong for Cortelyou to fol-
low odell's example. IL Odelfs exam
pie is iight?"
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18

waited rather than a race of narrow and
minute specialists. Which is the more
important that boy should be able to
pronounce Ilyssus with some of its
thousand romantic and historic asso-
Citations or to know his ancestors had
tails, were halfy and climbed trees7
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18

Is it not singular that Henry r.
Jackson's beautiful poem, My Wife
and Child" should still be credited to
stonewan Jackson? Yet one of the
Nashville papers made this break even
while the reunion was going on. 1t
does seem that the correction has been
made often enough, and with sufficient
detail. to make it almost impossible to
repeat it. but the fact shows how diff
ficult IT is to destroy an erroneous sto-
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18
Something Bryan Can Endorse.

OnaILanOOgd IIIHtS'
list Party is sending out an address in
which is outlined the great principles
of the party" If a copy should fall in
to the hands of Mr.. Bryan of Nebraska
for which he is holding out so sturdily
and on which he is seeking to wreck
the Democratic organization. He can
cordially indorse this address because
1t reaflrms the platforms of 1896 and
1900
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18

With the holding OF the Illinois DEM
ocratic convention. notes the Rochester
Herald Dem.), the extent of the radi-
cal influence on the national gathering
is very well kpown. This estimate is
given: The final total of the radical
strength in the Democratic national
convention may therefore be put at 231
delegates out of 1909, the full member
ship of the convention"
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18
Something to BE Proud OF.


Every Albanian who has a spark
of patriotism in his soul. Is proud of
his State. We always feel proud when
out of the State to tell strangers we
are an Albanian. State that has
such wonderful advantages, and such
Il glorious name in history is worth be-
ing proud of.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18
June 14th, 1904.

In reply to these questions, The Ad-
vertiser states that the Constitution In
its opinion requires that all poll taxes
due from such person for the years
1901, 1902 and 1908. must be paid on
or before February 1. 1904, in order to
eutitle such person to vote in the cleo
ton in November, 1904.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18
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y WHAT THE STATE PAPERS =
y ARE SAYING. =
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Mysteries of Our Courts.

NdMutN banneT.
We at loss to understand why
some of our citizens of Confederate
lineage are so solicitous concerning the
welfare of the United States govern
ment that they will pay $500 for a
United States license to retail liquor.
for violation of the prohibition law
they come into court with long array
of witnesses. who with them swear
they never sold drop of the ardent
yet as soc as the trial is over, and
the innocence of the parties charged is
provided, suit is filed, or claims
against these same parties are placed
in the hands of attorneys by some
Mobile or Selma merchant for overdue
and unpaid liquor bills. We have
figured on the age of Ann and other
~odern problems, but just how TO
solve this one-damfino.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18

P. J. Kelly Circulation Manager OF the
Montgomery Advertiser being duly sworn
says: The foregoing statement of The Ad-
vertiser's daily circulation for the month OF
May, 1904. is true and correct and compiled
after all returns from newsboys. news
agents and leftover copies have been de-
Quoted
p. J. KELLY,
Circulation Manager.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
9th day of June, 1904.
F. w JACKSON,
N. p, EXC. J. P.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18
ALawyer-Not Politician Needed.

ONIIIIIdII IJ6IIIUCIdI.
The Associated Press dispatches
mention H. Clay Evans. the present
consul-general to London, as the suc=
cessor to United States Attorney Gem
eral Knox. In former times it would
have been thought necessary that the
Attorney General of the United states
should be lawyer but since Teddy has
abrogated the Constitution, and Attor-
ney General Knox represented the
trusts only, we presume that Mr..
Evans who has never made any
pretentions to any knowledge of the
law, would fill the place to the liking
of the G. o. Pm.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18
HE CANNOT.
Editor Advertiser:

Editor Advertiser:
Can a man register this year, pay his
poll tax in October and vote In the No
vember 1904 election?
Can a man already registered. but
who has not paid his poll tax for 1901,
l9c2 and 1903, pay his back poll tax IN
october and vote in November?
ENQUIRER.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18
Thanks-But wait Awhile.

Selma Times.
The Times is not at all disposed to
crow over the Montgomery Advertiser.
the Mobile Register and the Rirming
ham News, because Illinois instructed
for VIM. r. Hearst for President.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18

GerOBlana Enterprlse.
The Montgomery Advertiser Compa-
ny have begun putting another story
on their Office building. The Advertis-
er is. great paper and the company
is constantly adding to their plant and
home that which will enable them to
issue the best paper in Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18

The Providence Journal Qnd. Rep)
thinks that voters generally will not be
deeply impressed by the figures, prom
Used by Secretary Shaw, intended to
show a greater increase in wages under
protection than in the cost of living.
They will not as rule be able to find
in their own experience during the last
few years that their regular income
has increased as rapidly as the cost of
livfn&; they cannot Gnd in the general
industrial news of the day evidences
of a general wage advance"
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18
Has Had Enough OF That sort.

Talladega Mountain Home.
If Roosevelt is a fair sample of the
scholar in politics, the country has had
quite enough of that type. But I'M
fortunately. it is said the devil takes
care of his own, and the country is
threatened with eight more years of
strenuous Teddy.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18
The Whole show.


Mr.. Roosevelt assemblies himself in
convention on the 21st and will declare
himself nominated by reclamation, and
a brief platform laudatory of Roose-
Welt will be adopted and he will ad-
iOurn.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18
Gnaranfeaa VS.. Claim.

Following a long established custom. the
Sunday Advertiser. for May. is herewith
submitted. II Will be noted that the state
ment Is complied after all returns are de-
quoted. and the results not only sworn 10.
but guaranteed. The Advertisers guaran-
teed circulation. Daily and Sunday. exceeds
the actual issue OF all other Alabama
morning newspapers combined. Advertising
rates absolutely invariablet
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18

So far as money considerations are
concerned Attorney Knox mas
been regularly going down hill. His
law practice was said to be worth
$40 600 a year, but he gave it up for an
$4,000 cabinet position and now he ex-
changes that for $1,000 seat in the
Senate. What will be the next step?
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18
More Truth Than Poetry.

IuUSE,
Mrs. CholmondeIay Browning-oh.
yes, my dear; he got his money by ex-
tremely hard work.
Mrs. Upton Stokes-Trent-I thought
1t was left to him by his uncle.
Mrs. Cholmondelay Browninr-1t
away from the lawyers.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18
Your Hope VIII be Realized.

1t is to be hoped that none but bona
fide newspaper people viii be allowed
to go on the editorial trip to st. Ions
and we believe Secretary West is going
to closely scrutinize every mans cree
dentials before he will be allowed to
go.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18
The Way to Win.


Clanton Banner.
Every Beat in the county should have
at least one great Democratic gather
ing Which will be the first on the
list7
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18

Even the Virginian Pilot has reached
the conviction that Mr.. Bryan is prepar-
ing to bolt. 1t can find no other expla-
nation of his course nor can anybody
else
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18

Japanese women sell their hair. we
are told, but so do some American
wcmen-and the head goes with 1t, as
well as the rest of the individual.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18
Gossip OF men
and matters
The Alabama Delegation.


THE article in The Advertiser today
concerning the Alabama delegation to
the st. Louis convention was a revela-
tion to me-" said a Montgomery Demo
crat yesterday. Il had thought that
our convention reflection the sentiment
of Alabama Democracy by selecting an
out and out Parker delegation, but 1t
seems that there is a possibility of dis
appointment to many of us.
IF 1t Is true that there are Hearst
men and German men on the delega-
ton the will of the Alabama Democ-
racy may yet be defeated when the
delegation gets to st. Louis. Twelve
delegates is a majority of our delega-
ton and If twelve of them should see
fit to oppose Judge Parker the unit
rule would throw the delegation to
another candidate. II eleven of the
delegates develop opposition to Judge
Parker the delegation would divide
evenly and he would get but eleven
votes from Alabama.
las Alabama will be the first State
called the vote of our delegation will
have great influence on the convention
and / sincerely hope the talk about
some of our delegates being for
Hearst and German is mere gossip.
II feel sure that fourteen of the
delegates are enthusiastic supporters
of Judge Parker, Notwithstanding
statements of persons who claim to
have inside information, and for myself
have little doubt that the vote of
Alabama will be landed in the Parker
column at the st. Louis convention"
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18

1t begins now to look as If Fairbanks
is to head the tail end of the RepublI-
can ticket, after all
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18

The discovery that electricity may be
substituted for whiskey will not be IA
vorably considered in Kentucky.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18

The statement that The South is to
be strong at ST. Louis is not in the
nature of unexpected news.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18

Mr.. j. G.. Johnston of Bessemer, an
old resident of Montgomery is visiting
his brother, Mr. David Johnston.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18

Mr.. T. w. Jones, a well-known citizen
of Camden, is in Montgomery on
short business trip.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18
Hall Gaines New Story


on a 800
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18

MT Frank P. Glass. Jr.. has returned
from Princeton University, where he IS
a student, to spend his vacation al
home.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18

Professor A st. C. Dunstan. at tbs
head of the electrical department Of
the Alabama Polytechnic Institute al
Auburn, is in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18

A number of prominent Montgome-
rians, members of the Gunter and
Gilmore families left last night on
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18

Mr. Charles S, Reeves of New York
City spent last night in Montgomery
He was en- route to New York from a
short vacation trip to his old home in
Eufaula -
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18
Colonel Miekle TaIk of Reunion.

Colonel NIicIxIe Talk of Reunion.
Colonel w. E. Mickle, Adjutant Gen
eral of the United Confederate Veter-
ans. spent an hour in Montgomery last
night returning from the reunion
which has just closed in Nashville.
1T was a great gathering of the
Veterans" said Colonel Mickle. Nash
VILE took splendid care of the crowd
and the meeting was a success in every
way. There seemed TO be a closer
feeling of kinship between the older
| soldiers than ever before and we en-
joyed it. 1 think this closer feeling
listing between all of us over the death
of General Gordon. In General Lee
we have a great leader and we will
have another great reunion in Louis
vile next year. Alabama made a
good showing at the Reunion, but the
States furthest away made better
| showing than ever before. l was
much gratified at the large attendance
from Virginia and Texas"
| Colonel Mickle was until his selec-
ton as Adjutant General a prominent
citizen of Mobile. His headquarters
are in New Orleans but his family still
resides in the Gulf City.
Hon. I. w. Hill. State superinten-
dent of Education, will leave today for
Birmingham. superintendent Hill will
the Jefferson County campaign for the
| levying of Il special local tax for school
purposes. The friends of the special
tax levy have been very active in their
campaign and 1t is confidently believed
that the voters of the County will au-
thorize the levy of the tax.
Captain S. H. Dent and Mr.. George
! II Dent of Eufaula passed through
Montgomery yesterday on their way
home from Nashville where they at
tended the reunion of Confederate vet
Grams. Captain Dent saw hard service
around Nashville during the great war
and his visit there greatly interested
him.
Mr.. j. p. Williams of Savannah, Ga.
President of the Georgia. Florida and
Alabama Railroad. is in Montgomery on
a business trip. He came to Montgom-
chase of the railroad line between Tai
lahassee and Carabelle. Fla,
Acting Governor r. NJ. Cunningham
arrived in the city shortly before noon
today to fill his date this evening at
Ensley. where he speaks in behalf OF
the special tax for schools.-Birming-
ham News
Mr. Charles S. Reeves of New York
City spent last night in Montgomery
He was en- route to New York from a
short vacation trip to his old home in
Eufaula.
Professor A. ST. c. Dunstan. at the
head of the electrical department OF
the Alabama Polytechnic Institute at
Auburn. is in the city.
Mr.. Frank P. Glass. Jr., has returned
from Princeton University, where he IS
student, to spend his vacation a;
home
Mr.. j. G.. Johnston of Bessemer, an
old resident of Montgomery is visiting
his brother, MT. David Johnston.
Mr. T. w. Jones, a ell-known citizen
of Camden, is in Montgomery on a
| short business trip.
A number of prominent Montgome-
rians members of the Gunter and
| Gilmore families left last night on a
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18

Acting Governor R. NJ Cunningham
arrived in the city shortly before noon
today to fill his date this evening at
Ensley. where he speaks in behalf OF
the special tax for schools.-Birming-
ham News.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-18

Mr.. j. P williams of Savannah, Ga.
President of the Georgia. Florida and
Alabama Railroad. is in Montgomery on
a business trip. He came to Montgom-
cry to make negotiations for the pur-
chase Of the railroad line between Tai
lanassaa and Carabelle. Fla.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-11-01
THE CITY

Rum mage sale Bargain day.
! 3. G. Smile was in the city last
night from Nary.
| Bargain seekers call at Ross
Hardware Bargain day.
Fancy groceries, fresh butter
and eggs at Peterson's.
| For the best meal and the
cheapest go to Armstrong & I'm
derWood's.
A. T. Wheelock was at Kelliher
last evening with mum Der of
men for the camps.
| Fine fruit for the table or sick
room. Complete variety always
at Peterson's.
| Mems strictly all wool fine
suits worth $14 at the Hub Cloth
ling store only $40.
A. J. McCarty spent the night
at Northome on business return
ing this morning.
| Bargains in steel ranges at
Ross Hardware store ten per
cent off. Bargain day.
Mems pants worth $3.50, $1.75
and So your choice at 81 per pair
at the Hub Clothing house.
A gang of men are at work in
the lake at the mouth of the,
river picking up dead heads.
For Sale Short mill wood, So
per load; dry slabs, 1925 per
cord, delivered. Crookston Lum-
Der Co.
Mr.. Stewart, superintendent of
the Beltrami Land & Cedar COM
pany was in the city today from
Blackduck.
Every delicacy of the season will
be found on Bargain day at Arm
strong & Underwood's, Bemidji's
most popular cafe.
w. A. Gould and j. e. Black
left this morning for three days
tour for the Crookston Lumber
company's camps.
! For Sale. Household goods,
call Monday and Tuesday, at
residence of A. P. White Bemidji
avenue and Sixth st.
| Yves Irwin came down from
Northome this morning and left
on the noon train for ST. Paul,
where he was called for few days
business.
/ Every delicacy of the season
will be found on Bargain day at
| Armstrong & Underwood s.
/ G. r. Martin went north on a
| freight this morning and will
distributed advertising matter
flor the rally day in the various
! towns along the NJ. & I.
The biggest bargains of bar
gain day will be at the Presby-
terrain rummage sale.
/ r. j. Albrandt, who has been
ill at the hospital at Blackjack
for some time passed, has re-
covered sufficiently to rejoin his
! family here this morning.
& IF" a woman ever gets so
''homely' she isn't worth looking
/ lat, she'd better take HOLSTER
j Rocky Mountain Tea. Brings
back the bloom Of youth. 35
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-11-01

and see the line Ross handles at
reasonable prices with an addi-
tional ten per cent off.
George Tanner went to Cass
Lake this noon on business.
Anything at Ross Hardware at
ten per cent off. Bargain day.
Poor fruit is dear at any price.
We offer the best. AtPeterson's
Charles Hayden has spent the
day in the city from Blackjack.
Snaps at Ross, Bargain day,
ten per cent off.
|: W. Lanyard, the Blackjack
attorney, is in the city attending
court.
Mems all wool dickey pants
worth $3.50 at the Hub Clothing
house only $1.90.
Go to the Hub Clothing store
for mems Royal Blue shoes So. SO
look and wear as good as SIS shoes.
Fruits, confectionery, toys,
papers. books, school supplies.
The biggest variety, at Peter
sons.
Snaps in ranges at Ross Bar
gain day. Don't fail to call. We
will be pleased to have you ex.
anime the finest line even though
you do not wish to buy.
U. Fl. Showdown, st. Paul
Wife was sick for years, nothing
did any good until we used Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea.
Now she's strong and healthy. IS
cents, Tea and Tablets.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-11-01
cents, Tea or Tablets. Barker's

cents, Tea or Tablets. Barker's
Drug store.
For good butter see Thomp.
son, the milk man.
Headquarters for fine fruit at
Peterson's. Look and see.
G. 3. and J. w. Crandell are in
Bemidji from Laporte today.
For the best meal and the
cheapest go to Armstrong & I'm
.derWood's.
Everything a snap at ten per
cent off at Ross Hardware on
Bargain day.
Albert Stephens is at Cass
Lake collecting for the Iron
Range telephone company.
The Model Bakery delivers
goods to all parts of the city.
Phone 1875.
Mems fine dress pants worth
from $3.50 to S. at the Hub
Clothing store only So.
Mrs. Danaher and children
came in from Tenstrike today for
a few days visit in the city.
Job lot of standard SC cigars
at $500 per hundred at Peter
sons.
The best underwear in the city
at ST. per suit at the Hub Cloth
ing house.
The county auditors office is
hard at work on the November
settlement of taxes
Before you purchase your
heating stove Bargain day call
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-11-01
Yours for Bargain Day,

:, Best flour, cheapest, Pierce,
Phone 1877.
Nothing can be better than the
Dest-Mark's lung Balsam is the
Blue points and Holsters this
week at Armstrong & Under.
woods.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-11-01

R. 3. White is in from his
camps at Kelliher today.
Big cut on hats at Conger's
millery parlors bargain day at
IO'Leary & Bowser's
Boys long pants worth $3.50
and $1.25 at the Hub Clothing
store only 75c per pair.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-11-01
VIM. McCUAIG.

> New shine stand at the Mark
ham hotel.
Our dinners are a bargain
every day. Armstrong & Under
wood.
Rummage sale at old Beaudette
tailor shop Thursday, Friday and
Saturday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-11-01

One dollar will go a long way
at the rummage sale Thursday.
Big bargains in boys knee
pants suits at the Hub Clothing
house.
Blue points and Holsters this
week at Armstrong & Under
wood s.