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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
MONDAY, MARCH. 2s, 1904.
\ CHANGH OF sENTIMENT.


 A significant and encouraging change Of sentiment is evident in our neighbor State of Tennessee. It has been but a very few weeks since certain fam boyant devotees of Bryanism in that State were assuring the country that gation to St Louis which would prob ably be for Hearst. ana would certainly be against any but man of MT. Bryan's choice. Now comes The Memphis News with an editorial headed. May be in structed for Parker in which the posi- ton is taken that there is a decided sen tiInent for the Judge. and intimatins that the Tennessee delegation may be in- structed for him. The article concludes:
 IL is now evident that the Cleveland Sentiment cannot defeat Parker. but it might possibly be in the power of Hearst and Bryan combined to prevent his nom iHation. These two leaders may control more than one-third of the delegates to St. Louis, but it is not likely that they could, if they were disposed to be that desperately obstinate, hold all their fol- lowers so firmly in line as to prevent Parker'S nomination. When they find they cannot secure Hearst they will prob ably go to Parker in the convention as the man least objectionable to them and after he Is nominated will no doubt sup port him.
 We do not know that ''the Cleveland sentiment is making any effort to de- feat Judge Parker, but that the Bryan and Hearst influence is against him hardly admits of a doubt, and they may be expected to use every effort to pre- vent his nomination. That they can succeed does not seem possible, but one never knows what is possible in politics. and this may be one of the cases where tlle unexpected will~happen
 While We do not favor instructed dele gations on general principles, if Tennes- ses can only be delivered from Hearst by instructing the delegates for Judge Parker it will be a decided gain for Democracy. We are not such an en- thusiastic admirer of the Judge as some are. but we regard him as a good clean man, of recognized ability and of ltn- blemished private and public life. If New York unites on him and will give him it's earnest support he will be the nominee without doubt, and we believe ths Democracy of the country would unite on him. He could carry his own State against Roosevelt, and that is an important consideration. And SO, if the Democrats of Tennessee will instruct for Parker it will be welcome change from what we have had reason to fear would be the action of that State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
THE INDEPENDENT ORDER
 OF WHITE MEN
By Walter L. Fleming, West Virginia

By Walter L. Fleming, West Virginia
 University.
 It is generally supposed that the Ku Kluz organization of the reconstruction period were confined to the Southern States. but rare pamphlet in the Libra ry of Congress proves that a similar order existed in the far west in the early 70s. The pamphlet mentioned bears the title Ritual of the Independent Order of White Men. designed for the use of Subordinate Lodges, Wand was printed in San Francisco in 1872. It appears to be revision of a former ritual.
 As early as 1868 the Democrats had car- ried the elections in California. thus lead ing the reaction against the radical policy of Congress in regard to the recOnstruc- tion of the Southern States Through out the North and West the reactonary feeling grew especially in 1871 and 1872, and this secret society may have been an expression of the anti-radlcal senti- ments of the Californians, who were con fronted with a smaller race problem of their own in the Chinese question, and who were in sympathy with the Southern whites in their fight against negro domi- nation. Then too many Southerners had settled in California.
 The central authority of the order was vested in the Grand Lodge. and there were various subordinate lodges number ed fin osder of formation. The officials had fancy titles. but none so elaborate as those of the Ku Klux and the White Camelfa of the South. The private mcm- bers were known as Brothers; the Worthy Sentinel guarded the approaches tn the meetings, and prevented surprise and intrusion: the Worthy Knight guard ed the door and reported the alarms of the Sentinel besides receiving the pass word from each of the faithful as he game in; the Worthy Herald and the Worthy Messenger assisted the Knight and also carried orders and messages; other worthy officers Secretary. Treasu- Ter and Warden-looked after the records. money and property of the lodge, and assisted in the initiation ceremonies; the l Worthy Chaplain charged the candidates. | led in prayer durink initiation ceremonies, i administered the solemn oaths on the | Bible, and looked after the morals of the | order generally; the chief officer was
 the Worthy Commander, who was as- | sisted in his executive and administrative | duties by his predecessor in office-the | Past Worthy Commander
 | There was an elaborate form of install
 lation service when new officers were iil- | ducted, and an elaborate and impress l sive funeral service. Signs. grips, words | of recognition, and passwords were used
 and members were bound by oath ca | respond 10 the signal of distress when | given by a brother. They were also
 sworn to relieve misery and suffering 1 wherever found.
 There were in every Lodge three de, ] gress; the Degree of Justice, the DeGree
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
A Discreditable Record.

Baltimore News.
 The Presidents record in the pension question has altogether been anything but creditable Commissioner Evans who had remained at the head of the bureau, under a galling fire from the Grand Army people, all through Mir. McKinley's oc- cupancy, was promoted out of the way by his strenuous successor in the Presi- dency. This was a victory for the pen sion sharks. and they have naturally not been on their efforts to get ''more, more, " There has been a determined endeavor to get a service-penslon bill through Con gress, and 1t was said from the start that MT. Roosevelt would not stand in the way. In spite of this. however, 1t seem- ed to be recognized that the bill would have a poor chance to get itself enacted. Now comes the President and obliges the Grand Army by letting his good-natured successor to Commissioner Evans give the boys" what they want without going tnrougn, the h tedious % ana ah6o,n doubtful task It is not an edifyinR record.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
Abuses of Franking Privilege.
Savannah News.

A thorough investigation of the post office establishment would inevitably lead to an inquiry into the uses and abuses of the postal franking privilege extended to Congressman (by Congress). And such an inquiry would In all proba. bility prove to be quite embarrassing to some of the members. Instances have been known in which members of Con- gress have forced the mall service 10 transport their household effects under one member even wanted to send a COW free In postal car. It Is an open se- cret that some members of Congress make the postoffice do express service for them, and that others circulate various sorts of literature under their postal franks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
Our Daily SbOrt Story
"No, nuthin' fun wuhk. :.

No, nuthin' fun wuhk."
 She became silent His eyes roaned desperately about the room, ending upon the filtered table, whereon new shoes. new stockings and fancy-fgured xooda for dresses posed in extravagant state beside an assortment of grocery luxu- rfes and-reai meal. The ominous still ness became oppressive and he at last brokc it.
 'They raided wii'cat this aftuhnoon. Lassy." he said, awkwar6ly. Who got took?" Twas a prompt, eager. ready query.
 i'm" Shore, Jim?"
 He stole look at her-his face brilliant
 Yes. Lssy. I'm shore.''
 She fumbied at her apron as the des- perate truth grew fixed upon her. Long she mad dreaded it-hated 1t with a fierce, burning hate. Now 1t was come. She stopped and busted herself at the stove-her eyes wide, like those of A hunt ed animal short time elapsed and the 1 savory odor' of frying meat dwelt fra grantiy upon the air. The children cir. eied ciamorously about the table, expec- tant
 "set up. Jim," said the woman, pres- ently. He shook his head slowly. T hain't hungry, Lissy." She did not argue the matter-her voics prevented 1t. The meal was nearly over when the man arose and stood before q cracked bit of looking glass that hung on
 the wall. He moved it aimlessly to the left-then to the right-and back to the left again. Then he abstractedly pushed the nail from which 1t depended farther
 into the wall with his thumb. Presently he turned and dropped a small packet into the woman's lap.
 "Yuh mought git yuh a better glass. Lissy. You wiil-won't yuh, gal ' He
 spoke tenderly. yet harshly. -tt. She dropped her hands and they met ! the packet The fingers instinctively clos
 ed over 1t. Her eye ,sstudied the faded
 design in the oilcloth hxedly. Upon a little shelf stood battered 1 clock. He picked it up and began wind- ing 1t, after which he shook it to his l ear. Replacing 1t, he stretched himself lazly-then kissed the little girls. begin- l ming at the eldest. The womans face was now buried in
 her apron. He put his broad hand upon her gray-fecked locks. bent low and whispered:
 "Lissy-woman-I-I'm goin'." He paused. waiting for reply. Her Heau Dcut lower. AkAin StOODSQ anu
 said one low word, gently. lingeringly: "Good-by." | He strengthened up, swept swift glance
 about the little room-then tiptoed quick
 ly to the door. Silently he opened 1t and stepped out into the darkness | A minute elapsed. The woman reused
 quickly and went to the doorway. She
 stared straight into the night, her hands clenched tightly. her head turned slight | ly as she listened with her whole soul.
 The children came and hung to her. whimpering uneasly.
 Crack! It came up, clear and crisp the sound of a rife. A long minute she
 tarried-then gently pushed her little brood within the cabin and closed the
 door.
 Shifless Jim had taken the prlce-and
 a law. as inscrutable as fate, ordained
 that he should return to the lonely moun- tain home no mere forever.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
Senator Pettus Gives Advice.

chattanooga Times.
 The venerable Senator PeI.us of Ala bama, while at his home the otl Yer day in Selma, gave his nefghbors and friends some fatherly advice with reference to the approaching presidential car npaign. In effect his statement is that in tho present condition of sentiment am,mg the Democratic masses 1t is dangerous to talk loo positively of any of the candidates who have past alliances, and more espe- c!al5y does he warn his people against the form and the talk of Bryan or Hearst He has not gone into reasons, bat inti- mates .that they could be cited in abund- ance 1T the necessities required. The senator was equally positive th;lt ex- President Cleveland had been elir ainated from the possibilities, and while he had no man to suggest, he was positive that the best thing to be done was first to get together on delegates to St Leafs Of known Democratic proclivities and genu- inc worth, and second to go to Il he con venuon with a determination to s elect a man for the head of the ticket upon whom all elements can unite.
 Senator Pettuss advice is sound and will undoubtedly have due weight despitc the noisy agitation of a few Hearst boom CTS who are engaged in Alabama in an effort to disturb the harmonious senti- ment prevailing for the past year or more among all classes and conditions of. Dem ocrats. The Senator's words, however are significant of the attitude of he vas: majority of the sober. sensible ard con servative people of the State. who, il is confidently asserted. will repud GAte the radical demoralizers who are olNrating not for the party good or success. but fol the advancement of personal ends and in. dividual profit In other words, iSenatol Pettus, while too tactful to emplo oy the exact language We use, urged th at the people retain their high ideals of a free and popular government and refuse tC become parties to a scheme having ,foI its purpose the finacing of a trust for the bestowal of the presidential nomim Ition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
THE PRICE.
BY NORMAN Fl. CRowELI.

Copyright. 1904. by Daily Story Pub. Col
 gaunt woman stood in the cabin door way and peered anxiously down the mar row pathway leading into the depths be- low. At her knees chung three tow-head- ed children--hectic-cheek wild-eyed lit- tie giris--and the sound of haif-stified sobbing told of grief ranking in their childish bosoms.
 After a careful scrutiny of the timber far beneath, the woman turned and pat ted the girls head relssuringiy.
 When are we a-goin' to eat, mamg' inquired the eldest, for perhaps the tenth time,
 '.when pap comes, child.'' came the weak response.
 The woman hollow cheeks flushed as she glanced swiftly toward the little cup board in the corner-she knew its bitter secret. Jim, her husband, also knew 1t when he descended that ( narrow path early in the morning. Now. the valley be- low was wrapped in the shades of even ing and the woman's heart beat with un- wonted speed as she thought of the hard. cruel thing called poverty. which held them in it's grasp.
 Sine lifted one hand and pressed a fln- ger firmly into the corners of her eyes then looked again, long and eagerly, into the gathering night.
 Jim had his faults, but he was good to her and she loved him. True, she had worked hard for Jim. while he had spent his time romping with his dogs, or the little girls. He was known as Shif'less Jim, and he took the sobriquet good-na- turedly, as he took everything else.
 From the depths whistle sounded up clear and keen, and the anxious face of the woman became pitiful with tense. eager hope. Nearer came the sound and presently the crackle of branches brush- ed aside could be heard.
 'Lissy?' Twas a mans voice-expec- tant-fur of cheer.
 "Jim!" That word spoke volumes. The children darted away and somewhere in the dark a laughing, ecufiing capture took place. The woman smiled slightly and turned quickly to her work-her prep arations for a meal.
 Boisterously the four entered the cabin, the children tugging at wealth of pack ages ciasped beneath the mans long arms. One stride took him to the table and he dropped his burden thereon, hast fly, as though glad to have done with them.
 tPurty late, Lissy, by Jo." he said. Thought I never would git up them rocks beyond Coles Fork. I'm clean tuck cred"
 The woman heard him not-she was in- tently regarding the table with it's load of bundles. He saw the look and sat down hurriedly. near the stove. avert ing his face. The rustling of paper told him that the packets were being undone yet he stared on. unmindful. It stopped presently-and he became aware of her eyes beaming steadily upon rim@s
 "Jimr' The word trembled pitifully. He half glanced up-then away again. "Yuh haint got no credit down yen der, have yuh. Jim?" He moistened his lips before speaking. "No Lissy. hain't"&
 "No money been a-comin' in to yuh no- where. Jim?''
 "F"um wuhk. Lissx?" He reached at straws.
 Yes"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
Welcomed the Merger.

7N
 The financial world was not only un- disturbed by the decree against the mer- ger, put, so far IS sentiment is voiced interesting is the fact that the market $ action seems to have loosened tongues which had hitherto been silenced by fail ing prices. and which now bear testl- intelligent opinion. distinctly hostile to the Northern merger and to the theories underlying 1t. The phenomenon Is inter esting, but not, in our judgment at all influences of last years financial rea6s tustment' which brought a community which had been dreaming, to look again at the realities eNii'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
Gossip oi men :.a and n1atters
Name for That Hotel.

T read with keen interest the letter of pr. Charles A. Stakely in this morning s Advertiser suggesting that Montgomery's g new hotel should be called the Hotel Dixie,' said we'll known business man yesterday. T desire to heartily second that suggestion. To the outside world, to the travellers in Alabama who come from other States or other countries. Montgomery Is the chief point of inter- est in the State. Alabamians for that matter regard 1t in the same light To the ,out-of-State traveller its peculiar as- sociation with the Confederacy appeals with force. As the Cradle of the Con- federacy, as the Confederate govern ments first capital it challenges the in- terest of all travellers and tourists. Mont RpTnery and the Confederacy are insep- arably linked together. It is regarded all over the United States as the typical Southern city.
 Tt seems but fit and proper that it's principal hotel' should bear the name of Dixie. The average citizen of Montgom- cry would be surprised at the number of tourists who stop over in Montgornery to visit the historic old State House and other points of interest in the city. Hard ly day passes in the winter but a large number of Northern visitors pass through the doors of the Capitol. Moreover near iy all visitors to the city no matter what their business is, the firstetime they come look up the historic features of the city. The Hotel Dixie would fit right in the typical Southern city and the Cradle of the Confectionery"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
THE MONTGOMERY ADVERTISER

We never did believe that Judge Parker measured up to the ideal of Jess Stall ings's Presidential preference and why he tried to convince anybody that he ad- vocated the claims of the New York .jurist Is something we can't understand If we'd try. One thing, that Mir. 6tall- ings may not have learned of Judge set apart in measuring that gentlemans qualifications and that is this: Judge Parker never would prove e success as a stalking horse for William R. Hearst. The Times does not mind giving Jess this piece of information gratis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
Woods Confirmation.

Chicago ReCOrd-HeraId.
 Major General Leonard Wood comes out of the Senatorial investigation with his character fully cleared from all the charges and imputations against him. The heavy majority which the Senate gave in confirming his promotion would not have been possible If there existed even a plausible suspicion of blot upon his record. What General Wood has al- ready achieved in his service of his coun- try is the best guarantee that his future will be of the highest value.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28

The Richmond Times-Dispatch booms Senator Daniel for the Presidency, and axks why Virginia should not continue to send her sons to the White House?" Well, as it has been considerably more than half century since Virginia sent a son to the Presidents chair. the cleo tiou of Daniel could hardly be called a continuation. Daniel is a good man, though.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
Speaker Cannon's Shamrock.

Speaker Cannon wore an improvised sham rock St, fa'rlcks day Most of the mem bers had in the lapels very neat designs h,,, when MT Cannon arrived at the Capitol and noted the prevalence of the green, he took one Of the Congressional bIotters. which are of green hue' and tore out a piece, which he hoieI This tribute to the patron saint of Ire. lana the Speaker wore proudly all the after. noon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
Got It All Fixed.

Dale County News.
 Hearst has as good as got the nomina- ton for President of the United States, right now. and Is the man for the place. The reason we know? this Is because Jesse stallings and Tom Heflln say he is! We are sorry they did not tell HIS sooner; it would have saved us a sight of trouble. It Is now settled for good. We knew 1t would be In some way.
 The party can now go to discussing the platform unless Jess and Tom have already got one for us In their hip pocket.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
Strikes Falling Into Disrspute.

1I. LOuIs FtpUUIIC.
 Strikes are becoming less frequent. Capital and labor recognize that batues of endurance are disastrous and both sides are inclined to make concessions to avoid forced seasons of idleness. Arbi- tration is the key to the situa ton. There Is every reason to hope and to neneVe that within a few years strikes VIII De practically unheard of, at leasts thai there will be no great tStrAksa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
A Distineuished visitor.

Colonel John A. McAnerney of New York Is an honored visitor to Montgom-
 When quite a youth he settled in Mont gonery and when the war of '61 began he entered the Confederate army A wound in one of his arms. received in an engagement near Richmond, has disabled It to this day Ho settled in New York at the close of hostilities and became a prominent business man there. His in- Huence aided largely in forwarding some Of the most important railroad enter prizes in Alabama, notably what is now part of the Central of Georgia from Ope- lika to Birmingham.
 While engaged in some big manufac- turing enterprises he met with reverses. but with indomitable energy and judg- ment he overcame disaster and paid ev- cry dollar of an indebtedness which could not have been collected at law.
 The Democrats of New Jersey, where he made his home, placed him at the head of the Democratic electoral ticket fin 1884, and he had the honor of presiding over the body which gave the vote of that State to Grover Cleveland He was prominent in public matters fin both New York and New Jersey. For a number of years he was President of the Seventh National Bank of New York and while he was at its head 1t was one of the most prosperous financial institutions of the city.
 He bears his years we'll and is warmly greeted by the "old fellows who finger of long ago He goes from here to Bir- mingham where he has some important interests. Colonel McAnerney expressed himself as surprised and pleased with the great progress made in Montgomery since heiwas last here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
The Best Man.

Talladega News-Reporter.
 We heartily agree with several of our more conservative exchanges in the idea that the best men should De sent as dele gates to the National Convention, and that they should go uninstructed, and left to select the best man for President. What we wish Is to lay aside prejudices and bickerings and name the candidate that can re-unite the party and get elected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28

Speaking of the "all-day singings" which are becoming so popular, The En- terprise Weekly suggests that the can didates get together and have an all-day sin of their own. It wouldn't do at all. Every man would want to sing differ ems tune, and there would be neither harmony nor melody
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
Couldn't Take It,

Dadeville Spot Cash.. :.
 There was public speaking in the court house here Monday by Messrs Stallings and Heflin to a crowded house for the regular Democracy" We have been a Democrat all our life but could not take the medicine as they prescribed it. The theme of their speech seemed to be against Cleveland's nominations; and the prospects are now that he is the only available man to win, and If he Is nomi- mated many of the hearers of those speeches will vote for him and be glad of the chance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28

that preachers should preach more about hell. He might coNsider a remark Imade recently by a Methodist preacher in an- swer to a complaint that there was not enough preaching of the ''old doctrines" He said: We preach the old doctrines. but they do not have the old effect"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
A Confession.

Huntsville Mercury.
 We know married man who would have been in a mighty bad fix If he had not learned how to sew his buttons on before he married. And yet, he has the smartest business woman and best wife we have any knowledge of. How ever she has learned how to sew on but tons and darn socks, and now every thing is harmonious and lovely.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-28
Hearst and Rhode Island.

Indianapolis Journal.
 Hearst was good enough for Rhode Island, but Indiana will probably want a man nearer her own size He looks more appropriate in the smallest Stats in the Union.