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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
Pain Pills
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08

F
 tenn of local government. A successful mer- chant of the last generation in Boston felt the increasing burden taxation so heavily that he moved from the city to a country town where his father had been a modest clergy man. Inquiring of the town officials to bis taxation, they hesitated little to reply. as If wishing to deal gently with the brilliant fisn thus migrating to their qnuiet pool. To solve the problem, he suggested that they send him tho town blls as presented for the coming year and let him try financial experiment. He then paid them all in succession. and there- by saved twenty thousand dollars on his own previous tax. paid in Boston. The select men, meanwhile. collected of all taxpayers their usual amount, and made separate fund of it, and spent that in securing the best roads and sign boards in the county It was all very well in this instance. But suppose a series of miilioniares, migrating a series of country tows, what would be the result, and how long before should have new form of feudalism? This question to be seriously raised, and there were others.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
Will MT. Bryan Bolt.

Chattanooga Times.
 As was to have been expected, the South Dakota outfit, calling Itself the Democratic convention and which "reaf- firmed' and endorsed Hearst, also select ed the blatherskite demagogue Pettigrew as chairman of the delegation to St. Louis, even while he was announcing his intention of bolting If the national con- vention should fail to act according to his direction. It Is probably too much to say that this first State to declare for the further promotion of the Bryan pro paganda represents MT. Bryans attitude. for somehow We cannot believe he will bolt, however distasteful it may be to him to have his pet measures repudiated. He is peculiarly situated. The men who will represent the large majority of the St. Louis convention will be from among those who have given him loyal and hearty support during two campaigns, although many of them did it contrary to their convictions. It would therefore be a case of monumental ingratitude and a graceless lack of fidelity on his part to desert simply because he cannot for a third time force his personal views and individual opinions against the judgment and conscience of the reunited party. The action in South Dakota may signify what MT. Bryan will do but we do not at this time believe it does.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
He1in in Goodwater.
Coosa nemocrat


 Mir. Heflin's speech here was ludicrous and entertaining, but without the ring of statesmanship. He is a humorist and would make good comedian or a star actor in a minstrel show. But as to statesmanship and depth of thought he Is lacking. Yet his style pleases the thoughtless. We need men in Congress of solid worth, not a demagogue. nor a man who plays to the galleries on cheap anecdotes and picnic oratory. Give us men of brains, whose ambition goes be- yond office holding. to actual results for the country man, whose lifetime goal Is office, is not worthy of office. A man who can not look beyond himself and his own glory can not claim the elements of a statesman. Will our people never think for themselves and >rise to the dignity of sovereigns and study men and questions intelligently?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
The Outlook at St. Louis.

Philadelphia Record.
 There is no question now that the great majority of the Democrats of the United States demand of the National Conven- ton at St. Louis a conservative candi- date for President and a conservative platform. From all appearances the can ddate is already named in Judge Alton B Parker. of New York, and it will only remain for the convention to ratify the popular choice. There is no longer much apprehension that William J. Bryan and his political assigns will be able to con trol une-third of the delegates and thus defeat the will of the majority. When the Democrats of New York shall instruct their great delegation to vote as unit for Parker as is now assured, the solid South will ratify the choice and all op- position will break down.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
NOT A QUESTION OF GEOGRAPHY

Discussing the prejudice alleged to ex- ist in some portions of the North against Southern man for Vice. President, The have ''the obsolete prejudices and pas sions of forty years ago to do with the possible needs of the Federal Government today?" Then 1t adds:
 Public service is not a question of geog- raphy: 1t Is a question of manhood. The Government needs and deserves the labor Of good men, utterly regardless of the accident of birth. Nor is there lacking, In this connection, proof in abundance either of the present loyalty of the South or of its valuable contributions to the more recent history of the nations pro- gress. An unprejudfced study of former President Grover Cievelands two admin istrations would reveal the conclusive fact that he drew literally and with the best results upon the manhood of the sunny South for Cabinet officers, judges on the bench of United States Courts foreign mbassadorships and local off, cers requiring first class administrative ability. This IS known at the North, and constitutes a confidence which would re- spond heartily to demand that a South erner Of character and ability should be recognized.
 The Register is one of the most reliable and conservative newspapers on our ex- change list, and we have no doubt that 1t speaks for large and influential class of the Northern people-perhaps a ma- jcrity of them. Its reference to MT Clevelands continual recognition of the South's best statesmen is deserved and for that he deserves to be held in kindly remembrance by every true Southern man, but he is not. That is not the ques- tion now, however, but whether Northern Democrats would refuse to vote for a good Southern man for second place on the ticket. We believe that a majority of them would so vote, and that our ticket would in no wise be weakened by the nomination of a man like Lee, Daniel. or Williams, or a number of others we might name. We do not be- lieve the Party would lose one electoral vote by having a sound Southern Dem ocrat named for Vice-President. We thoroughly agree with The Register that public service is not a question of ge- ography."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08

battery was brought into action and tore the retreating line with shrapnel, leav- ing a terrible trail of dead and dying" i,
 This be it understood, was the work Tof the Peace Commission" If state of war had existed between the two countries. and the British had invaded to invade another when war is going on between them, there would have been at least shadow of excuse for such inhu- man butchery as the correspondent de- scribes. but under the circumstances>th the act of the invaders would disgrace saw ages. It is no wonder that English peo- pie feel outraged by the act, though noth- ing may be done about it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
Unfit to Lead.
Manchester (N. H) Union.
 The Hearst movement" q

Manchester (N. H) Union.
 The Hearst movement" does not so much illustrate the unlitness of MT. Hearst as it does the unfitness of those who support him; unfit to lead and con- trol a great political party in this coun- try. Discussion of MT. Hearst's per sonal character is not at this time or perhaps at any time, in good taste; dis cusson of his qualifications for the office of President of the United States is, but it is like discussion of the absolute zero, thing that has no existence, and if the mans personal character can not be dwelt upon and he has no record in public affairs which illustrates his capacity why the question naturally arises, what sort of men are those who are inaugurating a movement to make him President and why do they do so?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
Parker is the Man,
Macon Telegraph.

Macon TeIrRfaph
 The Max Ihmsens and the Billie Bryans are calling on Judge Parker to speak" They exercise great solicitude for him and want him Go define" himself
 They want him to say something that they can get hold of and warp to his un- doing, if possible.
 The rapid turning to Parker during the last three weeks is one of best signs of the times, l. vas no manufactured boom made with money and wind. He has neither millions of money nor newspaper properties with which to boom hims eff, Neither was it magnetic leadership, nor handshaking qualities. nor sknlful organ ization that brought him forward. It was the oid-iinr Democracy, returning to sanity. so.king ] leader.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08

Strange and wonderful indeed must be the method of assessing personal prop erty for taxes in New York city, or the after correction of such assessments. Ac- cording to an article in The New York Commercial. about 52 per cent. of the taxes assessed on personal property last year was sworn off by the persons against whom 1t was assessed. This seems to be a convenient method of getting rid of tax burdens. but what of the system which permits these high assessments ir the first place and the swearing off af. forwards? It looks very much like @ kind Of guesswork in the beginning and very pliable board at the last.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
Made A nifferenna

He had just doited his hat as a remark ably pretty woman passed. and his com pan!on "nvlously congratulated him upon his acquaintance
 oh, he replied carlessly. that is Miss Moncyhag Pretty. isn't she?"
 Bet your life, Know her?"
 wei. ! ,h'uld say so. Why, ,she's an Old flame ot yours?" That's what | said.
 ''Hon may be- an old flame of hers, but
 What's lue diNercuce?"
 IT y"A dr" an old flame of hers, her father must nave put you out"
 Aou Fe TlGut, old man. That's just
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
Cleveland and Roosevelt's Pension
 Orders.
Chattanooga Times.

ChattanJlgd TimCs.
 It has been urged in defense of Prt si- dent Roosevelts service pension order that Commissioner Lochren during Mr' lar ruling. to the effect that 75 years be sufficient proof of disability and Co years partial disability, While there is some significance in the appeal to the Cleveland administration for justification of the Ia est order, properly called "executve legs lation,' yet the cases are as dissimilaf in principle as they were in effect. The Cleveland ruling was that the applicant having complied in all other respects Wlsh the statutory requirements, would not O0
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08

Charles Gibson is the Republican candi- date for Mayor of Eufaula, Indian Ter ritory. He is an Indian. and civilization has not broken him of the Indian char acteristic of saying what he thinks, and he says that 'iall Roosevelt and the bal ance of the party want with the nigger is his vote." We have no doubt that his party will privately agree with him though they may be inclined to censure him for his impolitic habit of telling the truth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08

The Birmingham Ledger is authority for the information that MT. Cleveland was "a professional politician" when he was first nominated. The Ledger would do well to study facts. history and the lexicons. and thus avoid such breaks as that one. Cleveland had as little of the professional politician about him as any statesman of recent years, and In that re- spect he has not changed, nor is he the kind of man to change.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
Another Suggestion.

Dothan Sftings.
 Montgomery Is having some trouble in having a name suggested for the pro posed new hotel that suits the people. Why not turn 1t over to the ladies to settle and let them charge so much for suggestion and let it go toward building the hotel, and the name would soon he selected, and a great amount of money raised. Let the ladies settle it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
Cause of Delay.

BIrmlnBham NeWs-
 Perhaps the delay in the expected big land battle in the East has been caused by the failure up to this time of MT. Richard Harding Davis to be on the spot with his field glasses and prepared to take copious notes on the most pictures que feature,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
PHYSICALLY BANKRUPT.
No Energy. No Will Power. No Ambition. Losing Confidence in Self and the Confidence of
 Friends or Employers.
A State of Health That Needs Prompt Treatment to Ward Of
 Serious Disease.

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08

Out of 400 delegates chosen for the Ar kansas State Convention, Hearst has for ty instructed for him; the others are supposed to be sane and, therefore, are against him. And yet his spielers are claiming the State for him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
Failed to Show.

Huntsville Tribune.
 The Stallings-Heflin Comedy Company did not show in our city last evening. The rumor prevails that the Hearst boom had stranded down about Ranger and that the artists were all counting cross ties on their way home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
A Sweeper.
Talladega Mount

Talladega Mountain Home.
 If the Democrats will nominate Alton Brooks Parker he will sweep the coun- try as did Grover Cleveland in 1892.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
A Confession

Anniston Hot Blast
 It may have taken a million years for the monkey to become a man, but man can make a monkey of himself all right in less than a minute.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
What He Cannot Buy.

Birmingham Age-Herald.
 It is reported that William Randolph Hearst has secured acres of rooms in St. Louis hotels for his supporters, but all his money will not purchase the right to sleep in the White House.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
J 4 < 4 A < 4 < < < < < 4 \ A < G
 : WHAT THE STATE PAPERS < ! ARE SAYING. !
Three Good Things.

Birmingham Ledger. There will be peaches on the trees, melons on the vines and dollars in the pockets in Alabama this year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08

Roosevelt Is mistake; Hearst is an impossibility. argues The Portsmouth Star. There is the difference however, that the Democrats are not responsible for Roosevelt. but they would be for the other man, and that would be a worse mistake than Teddy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08

It Is to be regretted that the Kansas City platform didn't get mixed up with that Bennett will case, so as to give the Judge a chance to set it down hard, as he did it's author.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08

Walter Wellman has discovered that Roosevelt is growing subdued." It is the duty of Democrats to give him ad- dtional grounds for the feeling.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
A Trnical Tax Dodrer

tThomas Wentworth Hissinson, in the Allan tic)
 Let us look first at the alarming side of this rapid growth of wealth First comes it's possible interference with our whole sys-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
Cause and Effect.

Atlanta Journal.
 Mir. Bryan has trouble with his throat. The Democratic Party should be able to sJmpathize with him. as it has long been suffering from trouble caused by Mir Bryan's throat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08

The Nashville News has so far recov- cred it's sanity that it can now look with approval on the evident probability of Judge Parker's nomination.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08

The Richmond Times-Dispatch remarks that Judge Parker doesn't need to talk just yet. He has plenty of friends to talk for him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08

It is to be hoped that Russ and Jar will not get their names mixed in the scrimmage. The combination would be terrible.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08

"A Florida man claims to have seen a bright star dancing around the moon, but we suspect it was iishtniug-bug.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08

Why not follow the fashion, and cal 1t The Uneeda Hoter?'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08

There are some who are painfully anx- icus to know if the Hearst barrel will fellow the Hearst boom out of business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08

A recent novel has this passage: And with both arms clasped tightly about her slender waist, he stroked her hair fondly."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08

And so they have made up their quar- rel! on, Yes! As soon as she saw she was was wrong she consented to accept his
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08

It looks as if David E. Hill were shrewdly and successfully using the Parker movement as a means for re-es- tablishing himself as a political leader He could make no stronger play than to secure peace Wa Tammany and the cordial support of that organization. not only at St. Louis, but in the campaisn, by giving the governorship to McClel- Ian. It being liill's ambition to go to the United States Senate as the successor to Chauncey Dcpew, he would have to run his chances on securing a Democrat ic Legislature, and the odds against that are much greater than against Parker and Mcclellan carrying the State The present Legislature on joint ballot is l25 Republicans to GcVenty-tive Democrats a pretty big majority to overcome
 It does not seem to be generally un- deTstood that Governor Odeli intends to go to the United States Senate himself So Odell and Hill arc rivals as responsi- ble managers and in their personal ann bitions in what promises to be one of the fierccst political struggles the Elm pire State has known in many years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
FEBRUARY, 1904.

Daily Average for February. Il ,oo Sunday Average for February. 4'ooo P. J. Kelly. Circulation Manager of The Hftspmery Advertiser heinz duly ss eays: The for egons statement Of ms AhNeI ] tiser's daily circulation for the mcntn oi February, 1904. is true and correct ana com piled after all returns from news boys. news agents and leftover copies have been es- ducted. P. J. KELLY.
 Circulation Managr-, Sworn to and subscribed before me this stn
 F. W. JACKSON.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08

Today and place your valua- bles and important papers in the burglar and fireproof vault of the First National Bank; if you delay, you are assuming an unnecessary risk.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08

large figure in red on the froHt label. Sold Ly Druggists, Price Sl.0O per bolt>
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08

The following detailed statement ot the ne, pad circulation of The Advertiser Tor the month of February makes an excellent snow
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-30

$3.50 Skirts, in both dress and
walking skirts. only about 20 in this
line. Some of these have as many as
20 cores, all beautifully
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The San Francisco call., 1904-09-16
FlamGSDeStrOyP Prop
erty Worth
S5OO,OOO.
Dynamite Is Used to Stay
the Progress Of the
COnflagratiOn.
Wharves, Hotels, Warehouses and a
Number of Retail Stores Consumed
Before Blaze Is Controlled.

HALIFAX, N. S., Sept. ia fors
tunate shift of the wind saved Halifax
from destruction by fire to-day. New
ertheless the city suffered a loss of
million dollars in the business
part of the water front, and the prog
ress of the flames was stayed only by
the dynamiting of dozen buildings by
the sailors from the fleet and soldiers
from the garrison.
Between and o'clock this after
noon, when the fire was at it's height
and a fearful southerly gale was push
ing it straight toward the heart Of the
business center, CONSERVATION reigned
throughout the entire city Shortly
after 4 o'clock. however, the wind
shifted and turned the flames along the
wharves and warehouses.
There the fire ragged on lower Water
street practically beyond control until
o'clock tonight. when two hundred
sailors with torpedo apparatus landed
and with the assistance of two hun
derd troops checked further progress
by removing, with the aid of dynamite,
a dozen small buildings.
The fire consumed six wharves, two
coal piers, two hotels, a dozen ware
houses and a number of retail shops.
During the fire a large tree fell, kill
ing Flora King, 2S years old, and
wounding two others.
Admiral Sir Archibald Douglas per-
sonally directed the sailors in protect
ing imperial property. and two hun
dred marines patrolled the streets
One fireman was fatally injured by a
live wire, and another was badly hurt
by falling slate.
The burned district, which covered
about two acres, was one of wooden
buildings three and four stories high.
many of them built years ago. when
Halifax merchants dealt heavily in
fish.
Crowds Of people who had rushed
down Smith wharf found themselves
hemmed in with the fire on one side
and the harbor on the other, and all
had to be taken off by launches from
the warships By this time the entire
city had begun to realize the gravity
of the situation. At half-past 3 IL
looked as if nothing could stay the
progress of the flames from the main
business section of the city and into
the residential section beyond. Every
effort on the part of the firemen to stay
the flames was futile.
Then came the providential shift Of
wind
BY this time the government officials
had assumed full charge of the situa-
ton, for not far ahead were the big
ordnance yards. in which were thou
sands of tons of powerful explosives
A party of sailors, together with a
company of Royal Engineers, landed
to the north of the fire and began blow
ing up buildings. For an hour the en-
tire city was shaken by the terrific ex-
plosions More than a dozen buildings
were leveled, and at z o'clock the fire
had reached the cleared space, where
it stopped