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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
FRIDAY, TEBRUARY ls, 1904.
HOW WILL IT END.


 He would be a bold prophet indeed who would undertake to predict the duration or outcome of the war in the East.- Com pairing Russia with Japan and noting the difference in size. numbers and resources one might say that-the struggle would be of brief duration. and that Russia would soon overpower her plucky little antago- mist, but we have scriptural authority for saying that the battle is not always to the strong. Then, too. we have recorded his- tory during many centuries to testify to the numerous instances where powerful nations have failed to conquer smaller ones In all the history of the world the smallest nation has not always been the loser.
 It is true that the population of the two countries Is almost as one to three, and that Russia's vast territory and resources supposedly give her an immense advan- tage in a conflict between the two. but size and resources are not everything. Skill, courage and patriotism count for much in war. and Japan has all these. She has arms, vessels and munitions of war of the latest and most approved kinds, her soldiers are almost unsurpassed fighters, and, so far as can be seen, the Japanese are periodically devoted to their country.
 But there Is something else to be con- sidered in making predictions. in the pres- ent case, and that is the attitude of the other European nations.c Can they ali preserve strict neutrality? or, will they be drawn into the quarrel and be forced to take sides? Already we have seen the prediction that France would assist Rus sia, and if that occurs 1t is almost sure that Germany will side with Japan. Then 1t may be- that English interests will be threatened or injured and thus bring Great Britain in. It IS not at all sure that the United States may not eventually take a hand, or that some of the other European powers besides those already mentioned may find 1t impossible to keep out. There are possibilities, not to say probabilities, of war which may shake the civilized world. However 1t may re- suit, and however long the conflict may be waged, our sympathies are all with the little brown men as the Japanese are sometimes caI1ed..It is hard for any civ- iliEed person to feel sympathy with Rus sia or tine Russians, and it is hard to avoid sympathies with the Japanese and hoping that they may come out victors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

It is very rare indeed that The Adver- tiser interteres in any of the affairs of its neighbors but we really think the two Luverne papers would better please the reading public and subserve the interests and objects of clean Journalism if they would cease their continuous abuse of each other. Such continual and bitter criminations and recriminations as they indulge in. and with which their editorial space is mainly filled. cannot be either pleasant or profitable to their readers, and. to speak plainly, 1t is discreditable to the newspaper fraternity of Alabama, In all kindness and good feeling we beg them to stop 1t and settle their hostility in some other way.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

There is talk now of leaving 1t to a vote of the people whether New York shall be divided into two States, one consisting mainly of New York City and Long Is- land. and the other taking in the balance of the present State. Such a division, if considered only as political move. ought to please both parties. as it would leave one sure Democratic State and an equally sure Republican one.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
CONFEDERATE ROLLS.
War Department Refuses to Permit
 of Any Revision.

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 of Any Revision.
 Washington Special to New Orleans Tic
 ayune.
 quests of Governor Montague of Virginia, and other representatives of Southern States for proof sheets of the muster rolls of the Confederate Army now be- General Ainsworth. Explanation for the refusal is given that the law does not permit such a modification of the roll, for the reason that this course would require much additional clerical work, ana thus delay the completion of the rolls.
 Secretary Taft urges that every Confed- crate roll found anywhere be sent at once to the Department. The Secretary states that he will adhere to his oris-- inaI rule as to both the Confederate and Federal rolls, and not allow anything to go in which IS not an official record of the civil war period.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
Disguised Insects,

A we'll known naturalist tells of an in- sect in Nicaragua so completely disguised as a leaf that a. whole host of the ants who prey upon 1t actually ran across 1t without recognizing It as their food. Mir. sclater noted in South America another insect-one s,of the nlembraeidae--whi not only rnimicked the leaf-cuttIng ant for it's own protection, but, like its model, carried in its jaws a fragment of leaf about the size of a sixpence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
sherman's Sentiments.

Tuscaloosa Times-Gazette.
 Before this war between Japan a1d Russia is over there will be plenty Jf people to echo General Sherman's sent- iments as to what war is.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
An Ancient Pension.

It was discovered the other day that an English infantry sergeant is still receiv- Ing the annual grant of money given by Charles II. to Dick Pendri1l and his de- and enabled him to escape after his de- feat by Cromwell at the battle of Wor- cester. In 1851. The sergeant Is a descen- dant of Pendrill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
Plugging Herself.

Huntsville Democrat.
 Dear old Montgomery is just hugging herself and getting young again becau e the Supreme Court has declared Greater Montgomery with 5000 citizens, a leg1t- innate fact. Three cheers for Greater Montgomery! With old Rip we say: May her shadow never Krow less!''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

We have one serious objection to war between Japan and Russia. and that is the lists of hedgehog names with which the dispatches will be loaded. Japanese mo- menclature Is bad enough but the Rus sian very nearly passes the limit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
Turns Up Her Nose.
Ozark Star.

Ozark Star.
 Germany turns up her nose at the Amer ican hog, but Austria wants him to enter her borders. Not the sort, however, you meet on the train sometimes, but the greasy porker from the northwest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
6csSip of nlei,
 and flaatferS
Camps This Summer.

the National Guard of the state" said 2 prominent guardsman yesterday ssas to what the Alabama soldiers are going to whether they will 90 into camp in the State: as they have done heretofore, or whether the Governor will take advantage of the provisions of the new military law nnd ask that the troops of this State be allowed to go into camp with some por- ton of the regular army, at or near some regular army post.
 "rhers is a strong sentiment among the boys to so to St. Louis and spend q week what the higher authorities think of this. but for me, do not believe it. will be within the meaning Of the law to carry the boys to St. Louis on the state appro- as 1t certainly. will not be a camp of in-
 T am of the opinion that the Alabama National Guard, to get the benefits of the law passed by the last Congress, and to receive the instruction therein contem- plated, should go into camp at some regu- lar military post and spend a week or ten days with the reguiars in maneuvers and government wifi pay the entire expense. The trip to St. Louis does not strike me as being within the law. and no good can come Of it, except sightseeing and a big not what is intended by the law in which go much money is appropriated annually for the use of the State militia"
 Preparing for Show. 2.
 ''They are making great preparations for the Mardi Gras festivities in Mobile" said q weli-known Montgomerians who has just returned from the Gulf City. 'Tn fact. the statement is broadly made there Orleans observance of the day.. One thing Is certain, and that is that the peo- pie of Mobile are giving both time and Sey s to rpeas. msss the % nt day m ts of the big pond. They expect a big crowd and they haven't overlooked the preparations to extend the heartiest hos
 "Tn fact" he continued. 'Mobilians dis pense hospitality peculiarly their own. Their arm-heartedness to visitors is snS s as to snSw of at ts airs"
 Men Who Come and Go. City is in Montgomery and will remain four or live weeks longer.
 MT. J. B. Letcher, a well-known citizen of Shorter. is in Montgomery.
 MT. James B. Ellis of Ofrville visited Montgomery yesterday.
 MT. Il. L. WnHamS or Wetumpka IS Tn Montgomery.
 Judge J: J. Mayheld of Tuscaloosa is In Montgomery. MT. A. s. Andrews of Birmingham is in Montgomery. Fs.
 MT. J. B. wadsworth of Birmingham is in the city.
 MT. C. c. Hanson of Atlanta is at the Exchange.
 MT. Robert Lewert of Jasper is in Mont gomery. .....
 Mir. M. D. Norton of Birmingham is in the city.
 MT. H. E. Reynolds of centrevilie is in the city.
 Hon. H. J. Gillian of wetumpka is in town.
 Mir. T. B. Wallace of Tallassee is in town.
 MT. H. E. .Gipson of Prattvilie is in the M. MT. R. E. Matthsws of Athens is in the
 Mir J. T. Enwright oEf1&obile Is in the city. r,.at,, -.e.. ~.
 Mr. H. B. Bryan of centerville Is in the city.
 Mir Lum Duke of Opelika Is in town,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
Some Epithets.
Birmingham N

Birmingham News,
 Rear Admiral Evans has been ordered to the Eastern waters. He win probably be able to supply some of the epithets for vividly describing the situation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
First Choice.
6 N Mountain Eagle,

Mountain Eagle.
 Our iridescent friend, Bryan, is the first choice of the Republicans for the Demo- cratic leadership in the coming cam palgn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

A Philadelphia paper is of the opinion that ''there is danger of sending too many men to Congress who ought to be headed in the direction of the penitentiary." The truth is that some of that kind are all ready there. or two Western Senators have been slanderedv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
The Wicked Dollar.

Birmingham Ledger.
 Tnese paper dollars are now accused of carrying smallpox germs. Until soi- ence got after 1t we had no idea how really wicked and depraved dollar could De.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

hereby announce myself for reelection for Coroner of Montgomery County. subject to action of the Democratic primaries.
 w. H TICH
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

The esteemed Butte. Inter Mountain gravely informs its. readers that "snow is several feet deep in Alabama and Missis' sippi." The papers informant stopped too soon. He should have told that ices bergs are floating down Alabama river and ice-boats coasting on Mobile Bay. Let. him try again. ... 7
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

I am c candidate for nomination for re-elec- ton as Superintendent of Education of Montgomery County, subject to the Demo- cratic primaries in April, and solicit tho support of all Democrats.
 | A TE1nMpS0N
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF EDu.
 CATION.

hereby announce myself as c candidate fo, Superintendent of Education for MontRom- cry County. subject to tho action of tho Oela"Sr@''s W. covrNcron,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

hereby announce myself as a candidate for nomination for the second term to the office of County Treasurer subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. L ,
 JOHN ]. COCHRAN.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
FOR CORONER.

I hereby announce myself as a candidate 6or Coroner of Montgomery County, subject Id the action of the Democratic pripary.
 T. F. LEAR
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
FOR, CoUNTY TREAsuRER

County Treasurer of Montgomery County
 subject to the action of the DemocFatiS
 primaries. W. E. McGEHEE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

That Miles boom started by the Chicago Irroquois Club must have been related @ Langley's air-ships.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

hereby announce myself as a candidate eo, Solicitor of Montgomery County eubieot to the action Of he Democratic primary
 s. H. DENT. IF.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
Purity Tn
 Medicine

is necessary to get best results in fighting disease. There should be no doubt as to whether it is right or not. This drug store has the per- feet confidence of physicians and others who know our methods. They know that every drug or medicine from this store is correct in every way, and that they may feel sure of the greatest benefits from its use. Will be glad to serve you.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
Announcements.
FOR SOLICITOR.

1 hereby announce myself as Q candidate for Solicitor of Montgomery County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 TYLER GOODWIN
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

The Marion County News. speaking of the Kansas City platform, asks: ''If the platform was correct .pronunciamento at t5e time of its adoption why Is it not now good Democracy?" Well. as 1t was not "a correct pronunclamento" then 1t cannot now be good Democracy. That ought to be plain enough for The News.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
E. C. SPANN,
 Druggist. 100 Dexter AVeune.
MOrtqoae Sale.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain mortgage executed to the undersigned by G. M Best and recorded in mortgage book 5S page 53, in the office of the proceed to sell on the 23rd day of February, l9o4. at the Artesian Basin in Montgomery, Ala. within the legal hours of sale, the fol- F. A N M of N. W. t and s. W. of N. W. K of Section 20. Township |. Range l7. containing 200 acres more or less, and situ- ated in Crenshaw County, Alabama.
 As Surviving Partner of Bradley Edwards
 M. W. RusHroN. Attorney. 'fri-4i
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
Graphically Described.

Chicago Post.
 "What kind of girl Is she?'
 "Well. she's the kind of a girl who will firt desperately for six months and then want to be a sister to you."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
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Be Nice to Him.

Be Nice to Him. Roanoke Leader. Gf ,-F Don't forget to be nice to the candidate He Is one of the cleverest fellows you ever met.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

MT. Bryan'a. best friends now. are 1ne Republican newspapers of the North, which are favoring him with the same me delicate attentions accorded to him py Republican diplomatic Officials abroao'- Utica 0bseryer. . -.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

P. ]. Kelly, Circulation Manager Of Ths Montgomery Advertiser. being duly sworn says: The foregoing statemnt of The Adver- eember, 1908, is true and correct and com piled after all returns from news boys, news agents and leftover copies have been de- ducted. F. l., KELLY,
 . Circulation Manager. Sworn to and subscribed before me this lth day of January. leo4 F. ". JACKSON.
 fgaail N P Ex-O.. J.-P. -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

MT. T. B. Wallace of Tallassee is in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

MT. J. B. Letcher, a well-known citizen # Shorter. is in Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

The Republican party ought to have 2 years supremacy in National affairs has been due mostly fa him. and be con, sfitutes one of its chief hopes Of continueu hold on power.1-Nashyille Banner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
Preparing for Show.
Men Who Come and Go.

MT. Norman L. HIckok of New Yol City is in Montgomery and will rema
 four or i've weeks longer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

MT James B. Ellis of Ofrville visite Montgomery yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

There is a: feeling of great disappoint- ment and pain that Mir. Bryan. who Tor ms personal honesty and ability 30 many admire, now. announces that he IS golns Deliver us, from the body of our dead.- Knoxville Sentinel. '.' '.'' "
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

Mr. H. E. ,Gipson of Prattville is in the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

Au 34CeAAent OuoWAAB. The following detailed statement of the net fuonfA of Decennber makes an excellent show ing. Aiabama's only metropolitan neWspape.' ne Tho Advertiser is known the country osef' ss pafdonabiy proud of this splendid recoro.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

Hon. H. J. Gillian of wetumpka is in -Oun-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

MT. Robert Lewert of Jasper is in Mon gomery. ..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
Long Lines of Kings.

r. Lum Duke of Opelika Is in town.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

The Democracy, however, has learned enough from experience to know that whiie political martyrdom may be prof.
 table venture for, Bryan, it affords but a cold and scanty comfort to those who are fools enough to. follow him. The most disastrous; result of Rryan'ss leadership would be his election, for, 1t would place every Intrinsic interest of the country in perpetdity against the party which had elected him and imposed his hostility
 upon them.-Trenton (N. J.) True Amert- can. s .e .s>s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

MT. H. E. Reynolds of centreviIe is in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

Mir: Bryan Is simply trying an inhpudent trick-he seeks to lash the rank ana nle, pAssink away from his leadersmpi over the, shoulders of the bolters' he would consume the growth. of party har- mony by rekindling the embers of Popu- distic prejudice.--yIeks Herald.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

MT. c. c. Hanson of Atlanta is at u Exchange.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

It Is gratifying. to note the steady prog ress of Democratic opposition to Mr. Bryan's insistence that the Democratic party shall go into this years campaign handicapped by its platform adherence to the deadly issue of the free and un- limited coinage of silver at the ratio of 16 to 1. It is no wonder that Democratic sentiment in all sections of the country revolts at this insistence that the. Demo- cratic. party shall deliberately. commit political. suicide.-Wilmington Del.) Every, Evening, .i- ~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

The Democratic party should cut loose from every lappeafance of afffliation or sympathy with Bryan and his populistic visions, and nominate a conservative man on a saneaplatform, -or else prepare for third defeat. even worse, than the other two. And we believe it will put itself squarely. on record as having had an |ample suficiency of Bryan. Bryanism, and defeat, and drop the Nebraskan like a hot cake when the time comes to act.- Birmingham News.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

MT. M. D. Norton of Birmingham is 1 the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

MT. H. L. Williams of wetumpka is Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
MT. J. T. Enwright oali6Oblle Is in the

MT. R. E. Matthsws of Athens is in the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

MT. J. B. wadsworth of Birmingham in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

MT. A. S. Andrews of Birmingham is Montgomery. Fs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

Sold Everywhere at $i.O0 per bottIs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

With Mr. Bryan. as its Warwick, the condition as with Mir Bryan as it's king.
 It should protect itself. If necessity or advisabiiity arises, the, two-thirds rule
 should be, abolished. Many good Demo- crats have tlmg advocated its repeal.-
 Norfolk Landmark. .<.... : ,er-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

Judge J. J. Mayfieid of Tuscaloosa is ] Montgomery.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-17
Who Owns vesuvIus?

The story of the strangest quarrel
the world has ever seen comes from
Italy. 1t is nothing less than a strug-
gle between four little towns for the
possession of Vesuvius.
These little places are Resina, Tor
re Greco, Boscotra Case and Ottajano.
Resina owned the volcano in the past,
and thirty years ago erected land
marks limiting the area Of its posses
sions, but successive eruptions swept
away these stones and they had to be
re-erected quite recently. Then the
authorities of the other places inter
vened.
At first sight there may not seem
to be much advantage in owning a
volcano, but the successful town prob
ably intends to charge a small fee
to tourists who inspect its treasure.
Another point about which the sue
cessful town would do well to have
a Legal ruling is whether it could be
hele responsible fol damage done by
It, vvicano.--Londou Mirror.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-17

antly, though its OF no consequence"
took the sunshade and waited.
Chloe's two feet were now -, the low
est bar She peered over. The stile
let down beyond in a big drop into a
kind Of hollow or ditch.
"Ol" said she. 4 didn't" was
still waiting.
Il wish you'd go on and not stare
In that atrocious way" said she, with
asperity.
| begged pardon. vaulted the stile
with ore hand. and strolled on. Pres
entity looked back Miss Bohun was
seated astride the top bar, clinging
with both hands to it. Her face was
deeply flushed.
40 60 oni" she called out, vehem-
emily. I went on. leisurely.
But, somehow, l could not make up
my mind to walk briskly. She did not
join me. so | flung myself upon the
grass and pulled out a cigarette.
Then I heard my name called in a
distreNsful voice. stood up and
looked round. Miss pohun was still
astride the top bar, and she was pinker
than ever.
Please come-don't be so unkind!"
she cried. with tears in her voice. !
hurried back like the wind.
"Or, just give me your hand!" pant
ed Chloe, nervously. lifting one from
the bar. Il can't-it's such long
drop. can't get my"
Wait a bit" said l, consl. .ing.
You're halfway over now. You've
only got to lift that foot of the bar
and"
Il shall 90 over. know | shall 90
over" she said. pathetically.
mo. you won't" said l. 1T only re-
quires confidence. Imagine you're on
a horse and"
"Hut I don't ride horse this way.
said Chloe, miserably.
NO" said l, but men do; and
women are just as good as"
ITS cruel of you-it's beastly. when
I'm in such peril!" sobbed Miss Bohun.
Now, just lift that foot" enjoineG.
Chloe's weight lay limp on my shoul-
der
I NdL I EEl IL AANSs II cA4NAf oAS
said, pitifully. l moved closer. still
with my burden on my shoulder. and
loosened the dainty foot.
Now l said She lifted 1t ginger
ly. Don't mind about your ankles"
said.
20. but am I-?" Her foot vent
back. "Shut your eyes. please" she
entreated. shut my eyes The next
instant the weight on me was doubled.
and two arms went stranglingly about
my neck.
As have explained the foothold
descended into a hollow. l went
down precipitately on my head. saw
several cornfields and two or three
stiles; also more than one Chloe But
1 seemed content 10 be there. Miss
Bohun extricated herself quickly.
20, are you hurt? o, how dreadful
Of mel" she said. 20, please, do
speak,"
Il liked t." I said, "and I'm only
hurt In one place"
y You frightsped me-" she raid,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-17
Long Names Of Persons and places.

Long Names Of Persons and Places.
In my travels" said the sailor, Il
have come across some mighty long
names--in fact, regular jawbreakers.
"A friend of mine worked on an es-
tate in Madras that was named Arade-
maravasadeloovaradooyon That word
has thirteen syllables. The estate next
to Arademara (as they used to call
the place for shorD was named Kami-
nagadeyatho hooroosoomoka a,
Kaminaga has sixteen syllables.
"A lady friend of mine was once as
sistant cook for a family whose house
on the Isle Of Null was called Drim-
taidhorickhilliechattan. Another lady
friend that / met in London was born
in the Welsh village Of Lanvairpwil-
gwyngyll.
Them is all names Of places. Amt
they jawbreakers? I know some peo-
pies names that are jawbreakers, too.
AS fine a Spaniard as I ever drank
with was old Don Nepomuceno de
Burionagonatorecagogeazcoecha Of Ma
drid--Louisville Courier-Journal.