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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-01-20
FACTS OF HISTORY
Which a Tennessee Democrat Was
willing to Fight For.

willing 20 Fight For.
Birmingham News.
"One of the richest speeches ever
heard" said the traveller, was deliver
ed in a little town in Western Kentucky
during the campaign of 1896. The speak
err was squire from Tennessee and
Democrat, while the audience was al
most exclusively composed of Republic
cans and Populists. Notwithstanding the
sympathy of the audience was against
him, the orator was not at all abashed
In fact Squire Tompkins. as we will
call him, was a rough and ready char
acter, a daredevil, and a Democrat by
heredity He lived in Tennessee just
across the Kentucky line. and was the
most influential man in his parts. AL
though 60 years of age, he could out-run
and out-wrestle and outlook any man in
a radius of twenty-five miles, and 1t was
immaterial to him whether he was chal-
lenged to a fight or foot race. He had
a great contempt for the politics of his
Kentucky neighbors, and therefore in a
spirit of mischief he had 1t 'norated
around as they say in those parts. that
he was going TO invade the enemy's
stronghold and make a Democratic
speech. 1t would be a long story to tell
why he invited me TO accompany him
on the adventure and why / accepted,
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-01-20
COFFEE COUNTY coM1TrrEE.
Plurality Nominations IL Decided
Upon-Many Candidates.

Plurality Nominations IL Decided
Upon-Many Candidates.
Elha, Jan. 1s.--(Special)-The County
Democratic Executive Committee met
here to-day and adopted rules and regu-
lations governing the primaries, which
are to be held April II. conforming to
those laid down by the State commit
tee. There was a good attendance of
committeeman, and the festive candidate
was very much in evidence.
The committee decided on a plurality
nomination. thus doing away with a sec
ond primary. 1t also fixed the amount
Of fees to be charged the county candi-
dates. and also the candidates for Smte
offices where such assessments do not
conflict with the rules of the State COM
mittee.
The committee will meet March % to
decide on the eligibility OF candidates to
have their names printed on the bal
lots. and only those who have conform
ed TO the rules adopted to-day can get
their names on the tickets.
There is a healthy crop of candidates
for the county Offices and the fight has
just begun. 1t is expected that this year
will witness one of the warmest politi-
cal contests that Coffee county has ever
seen.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-01-20
MEMORIAL OF
SPENCER CRANE MARKS,
by the
WARDEN AND YES
TRYMEN.
St. Johns Church, Montgomery, Ala.

St. Johns Church, Montgomery, Ala.
Spencer Crane Marks was born at the
old country home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. William NJ. Marks, in Montgomery
County, Alabama, on the 7th day OF
March, 1870. After short illness of two
weeks this noble Christian life came to its
peaceful and Holy earthly end on Tues
day. January 18th, in the year OF our
Lord, 1904.
True to God and man, he accepted and
discharged the manifold responsibilities
and duties of life to the church. to the
community and and to his own family
with such Christian humanity. such abso-
lutte justice, such tender devotion, that
he has left name, and memory, and
an example than which there have been
few more pure and bright.
In the world of business he has left a
name unsullled and unspotted to which his
fellowmen shall do well to take heed, as
unto light that shinethh In the darkness.
The positions of honor and trust which
he held in the world of business testify
to his success; in the esteem and con-
fidence of his associates no man oIitrank-
ed him; and yet the same high standard
of honesty and justice that he professed
on Sunday, he carried into his work
throughout the week, He had but one
ideal and but one standard.
In the church he has been for more
than thirty years an active vestryman,
and for a great part of that time Junior
Warden of St. Johns Parish. which posi-
ton he held at the time of his death
Wise in counsel, diligent In service;
always ready to hear and do what was
right. loving and generous. kind and pure.
We who have gathered here having just
laid his body in its last resting place,
and before we return to the world again
to take up the thread of our lives, de-
sire to pause and pay our poor imperfect
; tribute to him who as Junior Warden and
Vestryman of that Parish deserved and
| exemplihed in a special manner, by word
and deed, the name Of Christian gentle
man.
We shall miss his wise Judgment In our
deliberations, and We shall miss his
reverent and holy presence in the service
of the House of God, but We shall speak
his name and remember his example when
we pray that sacred prayer land we also
bless Thy holy name for all Thy SER
wants departed this life in Thy faith and
fear beseeching Thee to give us grace so
to follow their good examples that with
them we may be partakers of Thy
Heavenly Kingdom"
To his wife and family the sympathy
not only of this Parish, but of the entire
community goes out.
They have known and loved him in the
sanctity of his home and IN the holiness
of his inmost self,
Are the consultations of God small with
thee?" Surely not. blessed be the God
of all comfort, who comforteth us in all
our tribulations that we may be able TO
| comfort them which are in any trouble.
by the comfort wherewith we ourselves
| are comforted of Cod
He was a true type Of that gentle, bene-
' hcient Holy man Of God, who passeth by
us continually"
Vestry Room, St. Johns Church, January
18th, 1901.
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but I did accept. and when the meeting
opened Squire Tompkins and ! were the
only Democrats within eun-shot Of the
school house where the speaking came
or The squire insisted that I should
make some remarks to the audience of
two hundred who filled every available
root of space. made a very serious
speech which was seriously listened to.
Not q sound Of approval or disapproval
emanated from the enemy, for so re-
garded the crowd. finally sat down in
q profound silence and Squire Tompkins
rose TO make the effort OF his life. He
removed his coat that nothing might in
terefere with the freedom of gesture.
His speech ran like this: Ladies and
gentlemen, squirrel-shooters and NOON
sinners: When Andrew Jackson wrote
the Declaration Of Independence at the
Battle of New Orleans he said, I am a
Democrat"
That's a Ne.' shouted an auditor in
the rear. Squire Tompkins glared for q
moment and continued. Every great man
this country ever produced has been a
Democrat. Thomas Jefferson was DEM
ocrat, Christopher Columbus was a
Democrat. George Washington was a
democrat That's a lie." again shout
eo the sceptio In the rear. The squlre's
eyes hlaxed a little, but he continued.
Who was 1t whipped the English? The
Democrats. Who was It whipped the
lrisn and the Dutch and the Mexicans?
The Democrats" That's a lie," again
injected the man In the rear. The squire
had warmed up to his subject now and
continued: who was Benedict Arnold,
VINO betrayed his country? Republic
can. Who was 1t who led the Indians
against your forefathers and mine? A
Popuhst." That's a=lie." declared the
gentleman who was given to doubling
the speakers veracity. II want to tell
you. proceeded the speaker, that nine
ty-nve per cent. OF the criminals in your
JAMS are Republicans and that the old
nag has never been dishonored EXCEPT by
e Populist want to say that Daniel
Boone, Davy Crockett. Andrew Jackson
Apraham Lincoln and every man who
ever did good days work for his coun-
try was a Democrat. Again the doubt
ing Thomas in the rear lifted his voice.
ihere was more from Squire Tompkins
IN the same vein and then the meeting
broke up. When we got outside about
a dozen had gathered apparently to do
US the honors Of the occasion.
VINO was that demanded the squire
VINO Kept calling me a liar? I did, said
one OF the group. The squire let out
WIN MS right and we had to pick the
oo1ecter from out the branch that flow
ca close by. This strenuousness Of the
squire" backed by a redoubtable repu-
tation, cast dampet on the proceedings
ana we mounted our horses and rode on
unrnoiested. VA
Son. said the old gentleman to me
IN kindly tone, didn't hit that Teller
ior personal reasons, but / can't stand
d man disputing the facts of history /"
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-01-20
Lauderdale Committed Meets.

Florence, Jan. 19.-(Special.) 1.-THE Dem
ocratic county executive committee met
ut noon yesterday to arrange for the
holding of the coming primary election.
Chairman Paul Hodges, who is a candi-
date for probate Judge, offered his res
ignation. and DIR. C. NJ. Watson was
elected to fill the vacancy. The action
Of the State committee in fixing the date
of the primary, was ratified and April
II will be the date of the Lauderdale
county primary. The question of wheth-
or one or two primaries should be held
occasoned a heated discussion and was
hnally carried over to another meeting
to be held February 6. The committee
was about equally divided, between
lose who favored the run-of and those
Who believed a plurality should nomi-
nate.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-01-20

Cincinnati, Jan. l9,-The large plant of
Mihalovitch, Fletche s; Co, on East Pearl
Street. used as d!stillery and for com
pounding liquors. was burned today Los
S25O, 600; insurance, 100000. Joseph Rlgle>
and Joseph Eocklaee firemen, were 81"
vercIy injured by falling walls Bocklaet
is not expected to recover. Fifty 81
and many men employed in the six-sto,
warehouse had narrow escapes. TIE ht'
started in the warehouse at 81 to 50i Ea~
Pearl and afterward extended to the ma,
building across the street.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-01-20
WAR ON BOIL WEEvIL.
Secretary Wilson is Mapping Out

Secretary Wilson is Mapping Out
Campaign.
Washington, Jan. 19.-Secretary Wilson
Is arranging the details of the campaign
authorized by Congress to DO waged
against the cotton boil weevil.
number OF government entomoiogists
and scientists already are en- route to the
ravaged Texas fields and to the Sabine
River valley, in Louisiana. the pest hav-
ing been reported from three places in
that section. There will be thirty or forty
scientists at work against the pest before
long. They will organize the farmers to
fight the weevil and will educate them in
the best methods Of attack.
Secretary Wilson expects to make an
other trip to the districts involved while
the fight Is on, and Doctors Galloway and
Howard, of the chronological division,
will keep in close touch with the situa-
ton.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-01-20
Our Trade With China.

Philadelphia Public Ledger.
In twenty-seve.l years the total Chi
nese imports increased about fvefold.
The STARE of the United States in the
interval increased about thirtyfold. In
1875 the share from the United States
of the total imports into China was less
than per cent In 1902 it was practi-
cally 10 per cent. The treasury statement
issued in November, 1903. places the years
exports from the United States to China
at S22, SOS 2s2: imports into the United
which has grow n so rapidly and steadily
has Infinite possibilities of future devei-
opment II not hindered by extraordinary
causes.
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elected. and l believe there should be no
hating or hesitation ON the part of the
Ohio Republicans about supporting
him. If, with this understanding as 10
my position, the Republicans of Ohio
should desire me to represent them, viii,
of course, be glad to do So"
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-01-20
IAnIEa.

Remember we are serving the de.
hghtful "Ferndell Coffee" all this
week, and you are cordially invited
to have q cup with us. A light
luncheon" win be served today, 10
to IL this morning, 8 to 5 this after
noon. Brock Grocsry Co.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-01-20
News i'm Brief.

THE appointment of Charles z. Tucker as
Constable in Perry County was announced
yesterday from the State Executive Depart
ment.
HENRY HUGHES a negro, was arrested and
lodged in the Montgomery County jail yes
terday morning by Deputy Sheriff s. S. Bel
ser on a warrant charging him with the theft
Of cow. Hughes is the ferryman at Jack
sons Ferry. The warrant was sworn out by
William Tolbert. a negro farmer living near
Hughes's home, before Justice r. II. Jones
Monday morning and Hughes was arrested
and brought to town yesterday The trial
OF the case is set for Saturday morning at 8
o'clock before Justice r. H. Jones.
MARRIAGE licenses were issued yesterday by
Judge ]. 3. CASTOR of the Probate Court OF
Montgomery County to w. II. Rountree and
Clara burden and Willie Parker and Josie
Grantham.
PETITIONS in voluntary bankruptcy were
filed in the United States Court yesterday by
Jack Lowe and Lum Monroe of Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-01-20
To Paw Panama Expsnses.

Washington. Jan. 19-A request for an
immediate appropriation to defray the ex-
penses of the diplomatic service of the
United States in the Republic of Panama.
was transmitted to the House today from
the State Department. The draft of an
act accompanies the request This fXcs
the salary of the Minister at $4,000 an
nually and that of Secretary of Legation
at 81. 500.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-01-20
Panama Treaty Read.

Washington. Jan. 1s.-The Panama
treaty as amended BY the Committee n
Foreign Relations, was read in execute
.ession of the Senate today. No disc g.
ion was had and 1t was announced tf''
debate on the treaty will begin tomorroH
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-01-20
Mrs. shipp TO be Cared For.

Washington, Jan. 1S.-President Roose-
welt and Postmaster Payne decided to-
day to reappoint Franllin A. Harkley as
postmaster at Lineointon, q. G. A spir-
tied contest was waged for the appoint
ment of Mrs. Shipp, widow of Lieuten-
ant Shipp, who was killed at San Juan,
being an active candidate. Mrs. Ship
will be appointed to position in the In
ternaT Revenue Service.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-01-20
Mississippi Bank Robbed.

Memphis. Tenn, Jan. ia long dis
lance telephone message has been re-
~eived by the local police telling of the
robbery of the bank of Jamestown, Miss.
The safe was blown open and about 81, 200
In silver and currency secured.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-01-20

All voters between the ages of II
and As must pay their poll tax on or
before Feb. LIST or be disqualified
from voting in any primary, STATE
or Federal election this year.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-01-20
"A Guaranteed Cure for Piles.

Itching. Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles.
Your druggist will refund money II PAZo Oinl-
uent fails to cure you. In to Ia days SOC
Su-wd-fr
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SeabOard Air Line Ry.

Leave Arrive
Daily. Montgomery. Ala DaiIv
S.uuamI HurtsboIo. Columbus. Rich-I
hand, Albany. Americas
ICordele. Jacksonville, MAJ
Icon Wa COrdee) Savannah
and points East 7.s5Dr,
Via Western Railway
and Atlanta.l
6;45aniFoT RAIeigh, Norfolk DIAL a.ono.
Point Comfort Petersburg ~"@tn
RlchmJnd, Washington Bal
ltmore, Philadelphia, New
York and all points East
Pullman SleepeTs AtlantaI
ito Norfolk and New York
Dining service on noonl
L:3opml train from Atlanta e.oonm
6:3Opmi Union Springs Ala. andI
points on Seaboard betweenl
montgomery and FIT Davis
Solid tram for Unionl
Springs no change of cars. S:I5am
Delightful Rail and Water trip to the East
via Norfolk Savannah, Apply to C. s.
Adams. s. P. A; s T Suratt. u I. A., Mont-
gomery. Ala. for fail information. or Charles
+. Stewart, A c.. p. A, Savannah, Ca
'DallY except Sun lay.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-01-20

The American is never called a foreign
er by his English kin. Neither the Royal
Academy nor the Inns of Court exclude
Americans under their rules which dis
qualify foreigners.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-01-20

Constipation leads to liver trouble, and
torpid liver to Bright's Disease. Prickly
Ash Bitters is a certain cure at any stage
OF the disorder. adv-Wed-fri-sn'
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-01-20

Trains 81 and 50 carry Pulma and drs ss esr
Y Yarh anS New Orleans dining service spa
81 S9rys sst eT3uf Ra fas 'o Of
SoGnect dqy,S %'a la carte Grange to Macon
g. 3 TYLER. Il AYla MSn'f Ga; "a B. hRyw
L; tPS; r,4p;sITAM p and G. NJ. Atlanta. Ga;
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-01-20
Distillery Burned.

The Daybreak Fertilizers are here
See our adv. Marks & Gayle.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-01-20

The Daybreak Fertilizers are here,
See our adv. Marks a. Gavls-
-tu-thu-su.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-01-20

room sleeping car New York and New Orleans
ry Pullman drawing room sleeping car New
rtanburg and Washington. Atlanta and New
10 New Orleans NJ & b. r. r tram ga
train "a at La Grange carries parlor car
o'RoURKE, C A. Selma, Ala; j. P. Bill.
ARD, D. P. A. Atlanta, Ca; CHAS. 4.
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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-05-19
Crol) Bulletin.
For the week ending May 16.
noe Mo;poe, To,,,o

For the week ending May 16.
Des Moines, Iowa.
The week has been cooler
than usual, the average daily
temperature ranging from 3 to
5 degrees below normal, with
light frosts in nearly all parts
Of the state. Except in limited
areas the rainfall was below the
normal for this time of theyear.
The first half of the week was
moderately warm, and condi-
tions were favorable for field.
work and the growth of vege-
tatioa. The low temperature
and rain in the latter part
checked termination and re-
tarded corn planting, especially
in the southern section; but no
material injury resulted from
frost.
Reports indicate very good
progress in corn planting, wher-
ever the soil has been dry
enough for field work. The
bulk of the crop has been plant
ed in extensive portions of the
northern and central sections,
and in the drier lands of the
southern section. For the whole
state, 70 to rs per cent of the
entire corn area is planted un-
der fairly good conditions of
soil and tilth. Warm and dry
weather is needed to complete
planting and insure normal
growth. Thus far the germin-
alton has been good as could be
expected. Generally grass and
small grain are doing we'll. Re
ports as to the more important
fruits are quite favorable.
Though the season is late, the
general outlook is encouraging.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-05-19
Mhocpln9 Cough.

"ln the spring of 1901 my
children had whooping cough, "
says Mrs. D. w. Capps, of
Capps, Ala. 81 used Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy with the
most satisfactory results. |
think this is the best remedy |
have ever seen for whooping
cough" This remedy keeps
the cough loose, lessons the
severity and frequency of the
coughing spells and counter
acts any tendency toward pneu-
monia. For sale by Elliott &
Harvey. m31
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-05-19

Miss G.. L. Ruth arrived in
the city this morning. She will
be the guest of Mrs. Goodrich
during the carnival.
Ed Bradley caught a man in
the act of trying to steal a pair
of trousers from his clothing
store this forenoon.
Robert Cam and Charles
Smothers, who have been en-
ployed as car checkers for the
North Western at this point for
the past few years, were laid
off yesterday. They will now
be employed on the platform at
the freight depot.
Miss Edith Amen returned
home today after a few days
visit in Council Bluffs.
Miss Daisy Evans is at home,
after a months visit with her
friends in Omaha.
Mr.. F. L. Burnell, superin-
tendent of Bridges and Build
ing, is in the city today in in
terest of the North Western.
Mrs. Will Wood, of Lake City,
Iowa, is here visiting her bro
ther, Frrnk kits.
Geo. Smith has opened a shoot
ing gallery at 217 Erie street.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-05-19
kGnSin9tOn.

Mrs. Chas. Sargent, Mrs. w.
II. Campbell and Mrs. George
Thompson entertained most
delightfully."- Tuesday afternoon
at a Kensington at the pleasant
home of Mrs. Sargent on Sec
ond street. Miss Thompson of
Sioux City assisted the ladies
in receiving. About seventy
five ladies were present and
the afternoon was enjoyed to
the fullest extent. Miss Ruby
Hopkins admitted the guests
and ushered them to the dress
ing rooms. The rooms were
decorated profusely with lilacs,
which made a very beautiful
effect. The afternoon was spent
in needlework. At 5 o'clock
delicious refreshments were
served. Misses Josephine john
son, Helen Noyes, Mabel Will
son, nellie MacAllister, nellie
Rourke and Maude MacAllis-
ter assisted in serving. After
refreshments were served Miss
Vera Foss gave several inst tru-
mental and vocal solos, which
were greatly enjoyed, after
which the ladies departed,
thanking the hostesses for such
a delightful afternoon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-05-19
"The Carnival Has Came"

The streets were thronged
with people today and last eve
ming from this and adjoining
vicinities. The amusements are
something grand in every par
ticular. On 5th and Erie streets
there is on exhibition the lar
gest horse in the world, his
weight being 1850 pounds and
he stands 81 hands high. AS
one stands and views the mon
ster it seems hard to realize
that he is connected with the
horse family. After viewing
this feature we pass through
the exit and turning to our lett
we see The Artist Model. This
is one of the strongest features
on the ground. They present
the lady enroute to the moon,
and the Transforming of the
lady to a beautiful garland of
flowers, then back to another
lady. This show is we'll worth
your money and you should not
fail to see it. On the same street
we come in contact with the
Venetian glass blowers palace.
This marvellous work is done by
Prof. G. j. Higgins. This show
is something wonderful. Here
is whore you can get an idea
how glass is transformed into
bottles, vases, and in fact
everything that is made OF
glass.
Peter the Great ison exhibi-
tion in front of Ed Bradley's
clothing store. This is the
smallest horse in the world, his
weight being only IS pounds.
He is a Texas bronco and five
years of age. Then comes
Owens, the armless musician,
This man was born without
arms and can perform some
wonderful feats, such as thread.
ing needles, playing a banjo
autoharp and several othel
musical instruments. The dog
and monkey show is something
amusing to both the young and
old. Tomorrow we will tell you
of the many other shows which
are on the ground.
3. M. Block, of Marshal town
was in the city today on bust
ness.
R. D. McEvoy went to Oman;
this morning to attend the Den
tist Convention.
Mrs. DR.. Carr, of Denison, la.
was the guest of Mrs. Ed. d