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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-12

A woman understands how to tell
a funny story even less than she IN
derstands how to understand il.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-12

The man who discharges all his re
lgious obligations by going to church
never had enough 5&z;on to bother
any one.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-12

Little Elmer-Isn,t the emperor OF
Russia called the czar, papa?
Papa-Yes, my boy
Little Elmer-Then s'pose his
kids are czardines, amt they, papa?
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-12

There is no way to save men ex-
cept by suffering with them.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-12

When the father and son join to.
gether in jokes on the mo her, it is a
sign they are very fond of her.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-12

Any woman should be mortified tt
death if she went in swimming dressed
the way she goes to dinner
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-12
For Cheap Holiday Excursion Rate

To Points in Texas and Louisiana,
Missouri, Arkansas Illinois, Kentucky
Indian and Oklahoma Territories, ana
the Southwest, see any Texas and Pa,
cifc agent, or write E. P. Turner, gen
eral passenger agent, Dallas, Texas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-12

The pen is certainly mighty. A der
rick can't raise a check. but p"n can
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-12

They who let their feelings govern
their faith generally let their greed
govern their gifts.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-12

Those who try to make the best of
everything generally get the best of
everything.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-12

Itching plies? Never mind il ply
lcians have failed to cure YOU Doan's
Ointment No failure then. soc
at any drug store.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-12

The best way to make sure OF
heaven is to make your homes like
heaven here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-12

Some salarys are so high as to be
beyond our reach.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-12

Powdered borax in small quantity
is best for laundering colored hnens
ef delicate shades.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-12

\ mother says her son has tho ar
istic temperament when he can't earn
his own living.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-12

When The preachers heart is full
Of salary his sermon is likely TO be
short on salt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-12
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GENERAL OFFICES, ~ pIne St.

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1t has the payment nr
snee company has 1t has death losses
onehal Of life Its physical
tion considered monthly a,
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-12

The moon is not all it is spooned up
to be.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-12

Novelty shades, such a. osian 81
red ana dahlia. are to>be YER much
avOred for house wear.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-12

Every family should have It's house.
Itola medicine chest-and the first bot.
tie in ii should he Dir. Woods Norway
Pine Syrup. Natures rene ly To-,
Icouehs and colds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-12

There are times when every man
feels that he ought to be ashamed OF
himself. but he n't.-PhiladeIphia
Record.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-12

Eggs may have their faults, but at
anv Tate they are never too fresh.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-12

Love + neysr &eepenel By Tar
ming it up.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-12

Don't blame woman for being vain.
she is only what man MADE her.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-12

\ half-hearted servant always has a
hard-heart I'd boss.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-12

The dressmaker allows many of her
best ideas to go to waist.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-12

There amt any difference in the
financial result between man run
ming for office and going to the raees
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-12

Croupe instantly relieved Or.
ihomas. Eclectric Oil Perfectly
safe. Never fails. Al any drug
store
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-12

The grave danger or business is
that man shall place his solll on the
counter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-12

Burdock Blood BHters Gives a man
a clear head. an active BRAIN strone
vigorous hodY==mahes him fl fer the
attic OF life
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-12

4 pretty good way to marry an heir
ess is to admire the way she plays
bridge whist.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-12

Self.denial is a specific for sell es,
teen.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-12

The religion tha' scatters Sunshine
; never wholly moonshiue
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-12

For sale by L. B. Coon, ST ecial agent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-12-12

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01

|, in full rendered yesterday. is as fol- lows:
 Hon. R. M. Cunningham, Acting and Lieutenant Governor:
 Dear Sir-I have considered the question you referred to me. relating to the issue of commissions to the gen. tlemen voted for and declared to have beer, elected members of the Board of Revenue of Montgomery County. '.rhe first proposition insisted upon on behalf of those claiming to have been elected is. that the Governor should issue commissions to them whether tiey took any title by their election or not, and leaves the parties to litigate that question in the courts. If the ofiice was clearly elective, and | the question was as to when the In
 cumbents' terms ended and their suc- cessor's terms began, or whether the
 election was held at a time prescribed | by law, or any other similar question, the course suggested would probably be advisable. The question here, how ever, is whether or not the statute requiring the Governor to appoint the 'onicers named has been repealed by implication. Should he issue com
 mission to a person voted for and de- clared elected, his action would be in derogation of the statute imposing up-
 
 officers. It could be sustained only upon the theory that he considered the statute requiring him to appoint re- pealed, and would be an executive con- struction to the effect. Such con-
 struction, while 1t would not rise to
 the dignity of a precedent to be fol-
 lowed by the courts, would be enti-
 tied to weight, and should be followed
 unless clearly erroneous. (State vs. Compton. 26 South. Rep, 91, and cases there cited.) For that reason I think
 1t the duty of the Governor to con
 sider and determine whether, in his
 opinion, the of1ce is elective or ap- pointive, and issue a commission if he
 thinks it elective, and decline to issue
 it If he thinks it appointive. This course would entail no great hardship
 since the parties have speedy and
 adequate remedy to have the Cover nor's action in the premises revised.
 Upon the main point am of opinion
 that there is nothing in the general election law, so> far as 1t is appli cable
 to this question, to except 1t from the general rule that a prior local law is
 not repealed by a later inconsistent general law on the same subject. There is room for the operation of both statutes. the one in general and the other in the particular locality, and they are capable of standing together For the authorities and reasons upon which this conclusion Is based, re- spectfully refer you to the able briefs presented by both parties. which are herewith transmitted to you for your
 consideration. My opinion Is that you should decline to issue commissions. Very respectfully.
 Massey Wilson, Attorney General November 30." It is announced that the gentlemen ele cted members of the Board of Rev enue in the November election will in- stitute quo warranto proceedings to ] settle the matter in the courts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
Our Daily $bort Story

made" muttered MT. Brent.
 Hall right, now go on-'now in the savings bank at Shields to my loving friends Joe Brent and Richard C'dges. 'alf and 'alf each, and two pun to Billy for writin' being in sound mind That's all right. Now, Tom. you sign hit"
 Mir. Blodgett, supported by the two legatees, managed to scrawl his name to the will. and two seamen were awakened and induced to add their names as witnesses on promise of a liberel spirituous entertainment when the bark reached London. Then the fateful paper was placed in the in- side pocket of MT. Hodges pea jacket
 "Hi'm going to buy a interest in a public I know hof In Sunderland, said Hodges that night, when he and Brent were on deck again.
 "Aven't mado up my mind what to do with mine" remarked Brent Him going to take in the play a lot"
 The next morning the skipper and chief mate came into the foreca stle to see Mir. Blodgett.
 He's about to up anchor, from his look," whispered the mate.
 1 cant think what ails him." unused the skipper. When he took sick I stdTLeu 1Orfad Tn the medicine chest and travelled aft. giving him a dose out of each bottle. Then. turned about and travelled forrard and give him 'em all over again. I don't see why he isn't better"
 He was always obstinate was Tom,' suggested the mate.
 T found this here bottle in an old locker this morning." said the skip per. It has no label on it, but it looks Ike medicine"
 Smells like varnish." remarked the mate sniffing at the bottle. Maybe it's bug poison"
 Its not varnish." replied the skip- per. and I don't believe it's bug pois- on. I've half mind to give Tom dose of it."
 Good idea" exclaimed the mate. He'll die anyway, so give him the whole of it.
 When Tom had swallowed the con- tents of the bottle the skipper cast it overheard.
 '"E's better" said Hodges, with deep
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
A MARRYING RECORD.
That has Landed the Bigamist fin Pri

That has Landed the Bigamist in Prison.
 Four hours after going to trial today. says a special from Circleville. Ohio, to The Philadelphia Record. the Rev. William T. Nickerson, a Baptist preacher of Columbus. was convicted of bigamy. MT. Nickerson had a mania for child wives. and he suc- ceeded in accommodating four more than the law allows. Almost every time he assumed a new pastoral charge he took unto himseis another wife.
 Five times he was married with great eclat Five congregations saw him take the vows and incidentally. were afforded an opportunity of becoming acquainted with their new minister. but the last one, the quietest of all proved his undoing. Kicker son started the marrying game in Ellington. Ga, where he welded Hattie Bennefield. 14 years old and still wearing short dresses. This was in 1888. A year later. in Marshall town Iowa. having left his first bride be- hind, he provided another home. and mar ried Lena Gilmore. barely IA years old. two weeks after arriving in the town. From there he went to Minonk III. where he made 13-year-old Amy Benson his bride. and shortly removed to Lebanon. Tenn. where he wooed. won and welded Alice Hornady. 14 years old About a year ago he anne to Circleville. where he married 15-year-old Myrtle Zimmerman. after a courtship of barely three weeks. Kicker son refused lawyer and pleaded his owl case.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
THE BLODGETT HEIRS.
BY J. c. PLUMMER.

Copyright. 1904. By Daily Story Pub
 The forecastle lamp burned with a spasmodic splutter as it swung from the beam to the motion of the bark and cast its dim light on the wrinkled face of Tom Blodgett as he fought for the few sands of life that remained in the hour glass of his allotted time. Over the side of the narrow dirty bunk his horny hand hung nerveless, and his waxen face betokened the last stage Of illness.
 Joe Brent, coming down from his watch on deck. asked him how he did.
 Hi wish" murmured Tom. T could talk with a clergyman
 .sOw would 'Odges do?" asked Brent; "his fathers a sexton hin church and he's nearer clergyman than any one hon the bark
 Tom nodded and Brent proceeded to awaken MT. Hodges.
 Wake hup, you bloomin' lump O lead" believed Mir. Brent. and at the same time hauling the representative of the church irreverently out or his bunk.
 Say somethin' comfortin' to old Tom commanded Brent; you know somethin' habout church matters.
 you'll be 'appy. Tom." began MT. Hodges, somewhat sleepily; you II ave no taupsails to reef and no decks to'olystone-"
 COW about 'ell?" interrupted the sufferer, with solititude.
 ''No ell for you, Tom" replied Mir. Hodges. cheeringly; hits straight course hup for you. my boy"
 Hi pushed a man noverboard in Shields once" moaned Tom. Joe here knows Hi did Mebbe e was drowned Hi don't know" v, calculated MT. Brent. "The Halmigh- ty 'as no grudge ag'in you for that. Hi'l bet my wages e was glad to get Pete hoff of is books"
 "Hi've A matter O twenty pun some hodd shilling in the savings bank at Shields" whispered the sick man. want you two fellers to ave 1t.
 wen happreciate hit and take good care hof the money. for your sake' said MT. Brent feelingly.
 wen 'andle it Cnristian-like add ed Mr. Hodges, put youd better make a will. Hit'n ease your mind a lot"
 who'll write the wIll7" inquired Mir. Brent.
 Billy" retorted the resourceful Mir. Hodges; "e I'll write 1t"
 The cabin boy was bundled out of his. bunk and with many suppressed protests produced pen, ink and paper from his bag.
 Then Mir. Hodges dictated Tom Blodgett's will.
 July 5th. Hon the bark semira- mis. bound from Capetown to Lun- non, fifteen days bout wind sou'-sou'- west, fresh Hi, Tom Blodgett' hof Hengland, 'avin' made up my mind to die with Christian fortitood hof a hunknown disease. do give, will, de- wise and bequeath-
 Whats the use O nall that" grumbled Mir. Brent
 Hits law" rejoined Mir. Hodges. firmly. GO on Billy-to sum hof twenty pun some hodd shilllngs-"
 what do I get?" asked Billy, lay ing down the pen, flor writln'?"
 ''YouII get the hodd shillings," said MT. Hodges, generously.
 You ought to be ashamed Of your self. 'aggling at a death bed" said MT. Brent angrily.
 Let him ave it, snapped Mir Hodges; ''go on
 .Tt's to be put in the will" insisted
 "E'n die afOre you get the wili
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
APPOINTED REVENUE BOARD
 UPHELD BY THE OPINION
Governor Refuses to Issue Commission to the Elect cd Revenue Board of Montgomery County
 Upon Advice of Attorney General.

T declined today to issue commits sions to the five gentlemen elected to the Montgomery County Board of Rev. enue November g."
 So said Acting Governor Cunning ham yesterday. and he accompanied 1t with the statement that in the matter he is guided by the opinion of iAttor- ney General Wilson, which was given to him yesterday. This throws the in- itiative in litigation on the men who were elected in November pursuant to a general act of the Legislature which provides that all County Commission CTS and Boards of Revenue shall be elected by the people.
 A local act prior to the aforemen- tioned general law, however. had been passed by the Legislature making ap- pointive the Board of Revenue mem bers Of Montgomery County which by the same enactment was divided into i've districts. The following are the members of the Board who were ap- pointed by the Governor and will hold ofiice unless busted by proceedings in the courts: M. B. Houghton, W. D. Brown, M. H. Hudson, H. H. Barnes and Dr. Thomas Duncan.
 The gentlemen who were elected in November and claim title to the offi ces on the Board under the general act of the Legislature and who will have to employ quo warranto writs against the present fncumbents or mandamus writs against the Governor to obtain possess sion of the offics are as follows: ANP. Tyson, David Fleming. c. A. Allen. Amos Jones and W. D. Zuber.
 T have declined to issue commis- sions to the gentlemen elected by the people mainly for the interests of the county" said Acting Governor Cum ningham, explaining his action. If I had issued the commissions on appli- cation Montgomery County would now have two Boards of Revenue.
 Persons and corporations having occasion to do business with the Mont gomery County Board of Revenue off, .cially would not know with which set of officers to deal It Is at present up to the courts to decide who are entitled to the offices."
 It is generally conceded that trans actions made by the appointed Board since the applications for ofiaces by the gentlemen elected are valid and will be until the incumbent members are busted by the courts if they have no title to the of1ces.
 The opinion of the Attorney General says that there is room for the oper- ation of both statutes, the one in gen eral and the other in the particular locality, and they are capable of stand ing together. Upon the main point I am of the opinion that there Ns nothing in the general election law, sd far as 1t is applicable to this question to except it from the general rule that a prior local law is not repealed by a later inconsistent general law on the same subject"
 The opinion of the Attorney General
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
BIJOU THEATRE. Tnnlghf.

There is every indication that smart Set" the musical comedy offering that will entertain at the Bijou tonight, will prove to be one of the treats theatri- cally of the season. Though this or ganization is composed of colored en- tertainers, it Is an attraction that is booked in the most exclusive theatres. and last night appeared at the Jeffer- son in Birmingham having already en- tertained in that city on Monday night. It is booked in just such places of amusement in Southern territory, and belongs to the make good" class.
 There is every assurance that the bill of entertainment is clean and re- fined. and that really true entertain ment will result. The scenery to be exhibited Is declared to be elaborate, and the wardrobe has been much ad,, mired. There are original muscal numbers. and the comedy situations are said to be naturally brought out and not in the slightest over-done.
 It is safe to predict that the theatre goers who witness the performance will get bargain in their fight against dull care. and in their search for amusement adV.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
Building Permits.

Three building permits representing a total expenditure of $4.0S5 in build ing improvements in Montgomery were issued yesterday by City Engineer D. W. Ford. All of the permits were for the erection of buildings, no repair work being included in the list.
 V. II. Tulane secured a permit to erect a two-story brick store house and residence at the corner of Ripley and High Streets. The building Is to be modern in all respects and Is to cost $4.000.
 For the erection of a two-room frame house on OConnen Street be- tween Hardaway ana ot. John Streets. costing $50, Mary Galloway was grant ed & permit.
 A permit was issued to c. P. Nich- olson to build a back porch and 8 pantry room to the house at t46 Jeffer- son Davis Avenue at a cost of $3s-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01

General George B. Elliott, comman- dant of the United States marine corps is in California on 8 tour of inspection. He is quoted as saying that he believes a large depot for marines should be established at Mare Island navy yard, near San Francisco, to supply the drafts for Pacific stations and for the recuperation of men returned from the tropics.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
gloom. addressing Brent.

gIO0m address1ng Brent.
 Seems one can't trust to hany- thing" grumbled MT. Brent. "Whats more, he's going to get well. Did you hear i'm cussin' at Billy this morn ing?" a
 Two days later Tom was furling topsails and the will had been de- manded from the the legatees and burned.
 'I wish." muttered the skipper, I'd kept that there bottle. It's blooming good medicine. whatever it was"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01

Belgrade, servia Nov. 29.-A wedding party near Monastir, Macedonia. has been attacked and slaughtered by Greek bandits, according to-. a tele- gram received at the Foreign ohice. Thirteen of the party were killed and five wounded. The Greeks escaped to the mountains.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01

You Needn't keep on feeling dis tressed after eating, nor belching. nor experiencing nausea between meals. Hoods Sarsaparilla cures dyspepsia 1t strengthens the stomach and other digestive organs for the proper per formance of their functions. Take Hoods. AaV.-tu-thu-Su.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01

The only man who is willing to ad- init he did not predict the result of of the election is the one who got beaten.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01

sIJORT HORN SALE-If you want a bar eain in registered Short Horn cattle. call st the Union Stock Yards. Perry & Lester:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01

FOR sALE-Drug store in suburbs; fine lo- cation for competent physician; about s25o. cash or on time Address G. & Mci'' care The Advertiser.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
FOR SALE.

FOR sALE-$45oo worth of property at Banner Ala, for sale at great sacrifice. Ad- dress B. H. Boyd, Brundidge, Ala. Al EOR SALE-Farley residence, 10 rooms, modern and in good repair; lot fronts loo feet on Hull Street by 155 feet on Adams;
 This property is now on market for sale and ua intend selling it. Chandler & Douglass. we iH' St
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
ENGRAVING.

LET US SUGGEST a good cut for your business-somethinR-th will tell tale of your own individual business, something that no one else uses. We will show you A design. and then you can decide. Ad-
 vertiser Engraving Co, Phone S67. If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01

rOR SALE-A Standard adding machine low price. Also an Al typewriter. bar gain. Address Ad-Type. care The AoveT. tiser.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
FINANCIAL

LOOK AT OUR WORK. and you look at ZOO work Phone 967. Advertiser Engraving Co.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01

WANTED-BOARDERS AND BOOMERS Two couples and several young men can eet rooms and board; good table. rooms ssa.,,I,, furnished: hot and cold baths; rates reasonable. Apply 319 Montgomery St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01

MONTGOMERY ABSTRACT CO, S. Perry. Money to loan on all classes of real estate
 Interest and charges low. Negotiations promptly concluded. If MONEY TO LEND-I have Seo,ooo to lend on real estate security at 6, or 8 per cent; ex- penses moderate. Fred s. Ball, First Ma. Bank Building tf-a7
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01

DRAWING will come off at p. m today for the embroidered linen photo frame c. Y. w. Keynton. the Wan Paper Parlors lo4& Dexter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
W1NTED-BoARDERs ~ OR BOOMERS.

WANTED-BoARDERs AND BOOMERS Two couples and several young men can rst rooms and board; good table, rooms ss.,,, turnished: hot and cold baths; rates reasonable. Apply 319 Montgomery St. ct
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
WAN7,ED-TO BUY.

WANTED ITO BUY-If you have a gun al hor,e of any kind which you do not need bring 1t to the Montgomery Loan O. anu get all that 1t Is worth in cash
 WANTED TO BUY-If you have 6 gun at home of any kind which you do not need hrinr 1t to the Montgomery Loan co. ana get all that 1t is worth In casn.