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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27
Defense of the Editorial Page.

New York Times.
 MT Henry Watterson, who is. noth- ing if not eloquent. and occasionally " nothing but eloquent, has rehearsed in St. Louis that dear old funeral sermon on the editorial page" of newspapers, Like all who repeat that much more than twice-to told tale he assumes the existence of an age when editorial pages were vastly better than they are now, and when their influence on pub, lie opinion was vastly greater and ne implies that if his brothers of the has ty pen do not wake up and emulate the achievements of their fathers the whole tribe will soon be extinct, Now. II seems to us that this is all nonsense --or most of it. That editorial pages have changed with the passing years, and have adjusted themselves to aew conditions especially to the new meth ods of collecting news is undoubtedly true, but that is hardly a crime hardly a reason for humiliation, hardly a proot that the modern editors are dead or even sleeping Whether editorial ar ucles now have much influence on the opinions or the actions of the public. we do not know. but we are far from sure that they ever had any more than they do now, and it Is beyond any dues- tion at all that editorial articles a"~ t"-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27
Slowing Rock Green Park Hotel.

summit or Blue Ridge, 4,34O Feet.
 Opening June 18th under the manage ment of the Messrs. Harper. Scenery and climate unsurpassed Hotel first-class: fur mace and open fire-places; hot and cold water; superior turnpike roads, and excel lent livery; all amusements; large ball room and band: pestoffiee and telegraph in hotel Write for leaflet to GREEN PARK HOTEL. Green Park, N. c.
 sun-wed-fH
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27
All Settled.
Mountain Eagle.

Mountaln EagIe.
 President Roosevelt has all the ar engagements and details completed for nominating himself at Chicago next month, His ringmaster will be present to see that the animals" are all on their good behavior and that the program is carried out just as laid down by him. Great is Roosevelt is the chorus of the pie-brigade.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27
SUMMER RESORTS.
Where are
 you going
 this Summer?

Before deciding write to the Great Southern Hotel, Gulfport, Miss. wkich will open for the s, miner sea. son, on the American plan, Aaay list. at popular prices. This house is new. thoroughly modern, and up-to-dats in all its appointments. All doors. windows, and galleries thoroughly screened; boating, bathing, fishing. end all outdoor an-usements. Pa ironize home industry.
 Address CYRUS H. CLARKE. Manager.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27

Among the other attractions at the St. Louis Exposition must be mentioned Ba- ron and Baroness Won Der Bussche- Had denhausen. who bring their entire names along with the other luggage. The names will probably be placed in cold storage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27
Keeping the Duke Quiet.


 Private seeretary-Theres a duke outside waiting to see you. sir.
 American magnate-T can't see him tust now: there's a directors meeting If you keep him waiting he may not like it."
 Well. give him half million to keep him quiet"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27

The Atlanta Journal returns thanks to Montgomery for standing between that city and the bottom place in the baseball League standing. We presume that if Montgomery should pull out Atlanta would hi; the bottom with a resounding
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27
ShnuId Explain.

Birmingham Ledger.
 The publishing concern which has an- nounced a forthcoming work as sym posium on the negro psychologtcally treated. would oblige number of ne- groes by explaining to them whether or not this means a new kind of drink or the latest wrinkle in a crap game:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27

An exchange says that some day Judge Parker may make the sad discovery that 1t is too late to say anything" We'll even that would be preferable to waking up and finding that he has said too much
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27
Guarantees vs. Claims.

Following long established custom. the guaranteed net circulation of the Daily and Sunday Advertiser. for April, Is herewith submitted. It will be noted that the state nent Is compiled after all returns are de- ducted. and the results not only sworn to. but guaranteed. The Advertisers guaran- teed circulation. Daily and Sunday. exceeds the actual issue of all other Alabama morning newspapers combined Advertising rates absoluteIy invariable.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27

The talented Editor of The Atlanta News was in Montgomery on Tuesday but couldn't remain over to. see a real Democratic Convention. The streaks of yellow among the delegates were so dim and scattering that there was no encour- agement in the outlook
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27
Plans Won't Work.
Huntsville Democrat.

Let a newspaper attack pet scheme, expose a popular vice, air public officers who are derelict in duty, and forthwith, with one accord they stop their sub scriptions, thinking by so doing they can Stop the paper; but such plans don't work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27
Knew the Important Thing.

Harper's Bazar
 Betty-so Maude Is engaged? We'll I'm sorry for the man. She doesn't know the first thing about keeping house.
 Bessie-Oh, yes. she does
 Betty-Td like to know what? Bessie-The first thing is to get a man to keep house for.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27
In the Mountains of North Carolina.
 KENILW ORTH INN

Biltmore (near Asheville), N. c. Switzerland of America: Cool, invigoratine climate; unsurpassed scenery. Inn adjoins Biltmore estate; magnificently furnished UNTAIN PARK HOTEL
 Hot Springs N. c.
 Hot mineral waters and baths famous for their wonderful cures. Both hotels modern in every detail; cuisine unsurpassed: orches- tra, golf. livery, bowling. tennis, hunting. fishing. Popular summer prices. Guests may use either hotel Write for booklets
 EDGAR B. MOORE, Prop. su-wed-fri
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27
soreIy Afflicted.
Mobile Ite

MObiIe Item.
 Wisconsin has two Republican parties. Wisconsin is certainly sorely afflicted. One Republican party Is really more than any one State can stand without totter- ing under the load.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27

There was bicycle run at Cleveland, O., the other day in which 1000 men, wo- men and girls took part on a twenty-five mile track. Wheels still go in Cleveland.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27

The Luverne Critic is surprised to know that snakes can live in Kentucky. Per haps they are trained to bite folks at proper times so that the usual remedy can be applied.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27
Poor investment.

FtudHOko Ieader.1
 A Vice Presidential nominee who hasn't got good presidential timber in him IS a poor investment for any country. Witness present conditions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27
Couldn't Escape.
Ozark stai

OZarK Star.
 Religious services were held in the Montgomery jail Sunday. When you get 'em rounded up in a place like that, 1t isn't a hard matter to get to chunk 'em with little gospel truth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27

F. J. Kelly. Circulation Manager of the Montgomery Advertiser. being duly sworn. says; The foregoing statement of The Ad- vertiser's daily circulation for the month of April. 1904 is true and correct and compiled after all returns from newsboys. news agents and leftover copies have been de- ducted. P J. KELLY,
 Circulation Manager. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 1ith day of May. 1904. F. w JACKSON.
 N. P. Ex. o. J. F.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27

The Chicago Record-Herald claims that Chicago is the most healthful city in the world. but according to its own figures the deaths so far in May have averaged sixty-fve per day, which would make about 24,0oO year. As May is one of the healthiest months in the year it hard ly looks as if the statistics bear out the claim of The Record-HeraId.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27

Work on the Panama Canal has begun. Leastways. a number of appointees have begun to draw their salaries.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27

A contemporary tells of a man who worked and slaved during half a century to lay up money. He denied himself prac- tically all the pleasures and comforts of lifs during these fifty years and died a rich man. All his wealth went to son who ran through the whole of it in one year. If there's any moral to this story 1t is that Inc man who makes the money had better enjoy some of 1t as he passes along for he'll take none with him and can't tell how 1t win go after he is dead
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27
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 WHAT THE STATE PAPERS ' ARE SAYIN0.
V
 Just ns Much.

DUlHdm SIItIngs.
 There is as much in knowing when to press the button as there is about know ing which hip to press a COW on when milking.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27

People returning from St. Louis will naournfully sing: All the way from Rzke.'',.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27

City subscriptions should be paid to the following authorized collectors only; c. J. Oahn. City Calculator; J. G. Jones. c. l. Finnigan. J. H. Remper. J. L. Mapes and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27

Sold by Drsssists. Price Si.0O per bottle.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-14
MONDAY,

Hello, correspondents, hurrah
for the picnic at Smyrna.
W J Beavers, of Canton, visited
J F Beavers and family Sunday.
Died, Mr. Henry Kemp, of Wood
STOCK of blood poison. We SYM
pathlse with the bereaved.
Mrs G B Bentley has lagrippe.
Sunday school at 9:30 O'Clock
All invited.
Miss Pearl France fell and
sprained her ankle last week.
One OF our neighbors has quilt
that has 27S5 stars in it-who can
beat that?
Mrs Dave Durham gave her Sun
day School class an easter party
last Saturday evening, which was
enjoyed by all present.
Success to the Journal.
Rose Bud.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-14
kenneSaW.

Hon G r Hutchens candidate
for Congress spoke to q small audi
ence Tuesday night at the Acad-
envy.
DR. W NJ Kemp candidate for
Ordinary was in our town Thursday
shaking hands with his friends.
Mrs Matte Gibson has returned
home from a visit to her daugh-
ter, Mrs Hull at Gainesville.
Pearce MCGEE is out again after
weeks battle with the humps.
Mr.. Gus Haynie came very near
losing his residence Sunday even
ing by fire. Prompt assistance
though from neighbors soon had
the fire out.
Mr. Will Gibson and wife, of
Rome, visited Mrs. Matte Gibson
here LAST week.
Miss Nellie Cox has returned
home after an extended visit at
Toccoa.
Miss Clara Bennett, VINO is at
tending college in Atlanta, visited
her father and mother Saturday
and Sunday.
Mr. John A Lewis, of Red Rock,
visited his son Mr. J G Lewis Sat-
urday and Sunday.
Politics is exceedingly warm.
All kinds of predictions being
made. Wait until the goth boys
and settle it with votes.
The recent cold weather killed
nearly all kinds Of fruit in and
around here. Elijah.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-14
FRUIT4HEI BREAKFAST TABLE
Nature Provides Its Own Remedies, which If usea
JudioiOusIy, Insure Perfect Health
at ALI Times.

Aside from the pleasure of eating
seasonable fruits before beginning the
flrst meal of the day, this custom has
undoubtedly arisen from the well known
tact that nearly all fruit and more par
ticularly plums and PRUNES contain
natural laxative principles which act
directly on the stomach and bowels.
Constipation, that dread and trouble
some complaint which is undoubtedly
the basic cause of nine-tenths of the
dyspepsia, indigestion, biliousness, etc,
so prevalent among our people to-dav.
and which, if neglected, surely leads
to more complicated and serious or
ganlc diseases, can surely be prevented,
and when not too far advanced can be
absolutely cured by the judicious use
OF the modern laxative and cathartic
California Prune Waters.
Ihey are not a patent medicine in
the ordinary sense of the word, being
compounded from fresh California
Prunes, which every intelligent person
knows IS truly natures laxative.
A dainty little wafer always the
same, compounded il a highly con-
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-14
F7'-sa .
8es2e the - The Kind You Have Always bOugh
Signature a N@(HHzzzx
MaCIand.

The district election held here
last Saturday, resulted in the cleo
ton of l A Rice for Justice Peace
by a good majority, and Messrs
Compton and Allgood for bailiffg !.
Mr. Glenn Hewitt who has been
in the insurance business in North
Carolina is expected home on a
visit this week.
Mr. Ruth Johnston has returned
from Alabama, where she spent a
few days with her sons.
Last Sunday morning Drs No
Ian and Middlebrooks performed
an operation on Bennie, the little
son of Hon G M McElreath, for
appendicitis. The little fellow
stood the operation very we'll, and
is getting on nicely.
Miss Nina Lindley is spending
a few days at Powder Springs with
her cousins, Misses BERTHE and
Nina Murray.
Mr. Elmer Guffin of the South
ern Railroad spent part of last
week with his parents here.
While in Marietta last week, Mr.
A A Griggs met one of his war
comrades, Mr. Henry Belcher whom
he had not seen since May 1865.
Mr. Belcher lives in Gordon county.
The Journal goes to his address
The fruit in this section is con-
siderably damaged, if not all killed
by the recent cold weather.
Mrs Rhoda Chamberlain who has
been visiting her brother, Mr. W P
Clay will leave the first of the
week for Arkansas to join her hus-
band, who has been there several
weeks. Ruby.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-14
Olive Springs.

MARRIED--At the residence of
the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs
D M Warren, on Sunday April Sd
Mr. Ralph Manning and Miss Allie
Warren, Rev L D Coggins offici-
ating. The groom is well known
man and is highly esteemed by
his many friends. The bride is a
beautiful young lady, noted for
her many charming traits of char
acter. The ceremony was witness
ed by a few friends and relatives.
We wish for them a long and
happy life.
We are sorry to note the illness
of Mrs D P Hales. Hope she will
soon be out again.
Mr. Nathan Alexander and wife
have returned to Alabama, accom-
panied by his brother, Dean Alex
ander, of this place.
Mrs G. E Grow and little daugh-
ter, Myrtle, visited her uncles, w
D and J F Brewer, III Marietta
last week.
Miss Myrtle Horn has returned
home after spending some time IN
Atlanta with her sister, Mrs How
ard Barber, who has been quite
sick
Mrs Will Modlin and little
daughter, Ruth, of Atlanta, will
make their future home here with
her mother, Mrs Rob Sanders.
The singing at T T Alexander
Sunday evening was we'll attended
and enjoyed.
J L Moore, of Atlanta, visited
his parents, Mr. and Mrs G A
Moore, Saturday and Sunday.
Rev A J Mccoy filled his regular
appointment at this place Satur-
day and Sunday.
Mr. Wofford Brown, of Atlanta,
is visiting his parents, Mr. and
Mrs w J Brown, at this place.
Mr. George Danlell's family have
been on the sick list.
Carrie May.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-14
Powder Springs

Mr. Jeff Scott, of Hiram, moved
in our midst last week. We well
come him in our town.
Mr. Dilmis Braselton from Fort
Mcpherson, visited his mother aud
family, Mrs H A Stanley, Sunday
and Monday. Mr. Braselton be-
longs to army.
Miss Nina Llndley, of Macland
is visiting here this week.
Miss Leila Talley, OF Mt View,
was the charming guest of Mrs J
f P Lindley Sunday.
Miss Sallie Camp, who has been
quite sick for some time is some
better at this writing.
DR. r NJ Marchman, our clever
druggist, has put nice soda fount
in his store-so we have as nice
ice cream parlor as any bodys
town has. No.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-14

centrated form from fresh California
Prunes, they are natural dissolvent.
acting on the contents OF the stomach
and bowels and not on the organs
themselves.
They regulate the Liver and Stom-
ach, Cleanse the System and Purify
the Blood, Cure all Bowel Trouble
Blliousness, Bad Breath, Bad Blood.
Wind on the Stomach, Bloated Bowels.
Foul Mouth, Headache, Indigestion,
Pimples and Dizziness.
Every household should have its
family package of CALIFORNIA
PRUNE WATERS, and at the first
signs of approaching illness, or when
under the weather, take a couple of
waters, and the doctors bills will soon
be much smaller than they are now.
You can eat what you please if YOU
follow each meal with a CALIFORNIA
PRUNE WAFER, which quickly dis
solves the most indigestible food, and
helps to carry it through and out of the
system in a gentle and healthful man
ner, without the slightest pain, gripin
or nausea. loo Waters for 2Sc
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-14
Mt. Zion.

Mr. William Edwards and Prof
Moon will sing here on next Sun
day before preaching, Let every
body come out.
Mr. James Camp and daughter,
little Eula May, os Atlanta. Wis
tied his father-ln-law, J D Polston
recently.
Sunday School is fourishing
here, we hope to have a good at
tendance next Sunday.
The many friends of Mrs Kate
Ward, will regret to know she is
very low at her home in Marietta
The farmers of our community
have been very busy putting in
their guano and getting ready to
plant cotton.
Wheat and oats are looking fine
in this section.
All right Critic for the picnic
Nav.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-14
Octavia.

We have some hopes that all the
srult IS not killed Corn planting
Is progressing very slowly.
Mr.. J A Templetou resumed his
place as foreman on his old section
with the w. d A. R. r. last Mon
day
W ] Eubanks has been seriously
sick last week but is better under
the skilful care of Dr. W D Wright.
Arthur Templeton Bought a pair
OF farm mules last week.
Mrs VIM Warren and Mrs Ed
Hall attended their mothers flu
neral at Cross Roads church in
Paulding county last week.
Mr. Caleb Burton bought milk
COW from G J Billiard last week.
Miss Sallie Dawson and Ish Reid
visited J A Templeton's family on
the first Sunday.
There was a Sabbath School at
Mt View last Sunday with fifty
dollars.
Rev Mr. Meek preached at Mt
View on second Sunday, and will
have services every second Sunday
hereafter.
A young lady in this community
tried to tie dog to keep the dog
from biting a young man and was
bitten herself. Sylvester.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-14
Red Rock.

Lonnie Phillips and Henry Reid
made trip to Atlanta last week,
Starlight Goggins and wife of
Marietta, spent Sunday with
friends and relatives here.
Miss Lee Adair of Mt Olive
spent part of last week with
friends and relatives at Due West.
Misses Ada and Annie Bell Lee
veil spent Saturday and Sunday
with the Misses Adair.
Lonnle Phillips has purchased
Eew buggy.
Miss Dora Meek, of Macland,
spent last week with A d Green S
family here.
The Literlry Club meets at Joe
Levell's Saturday night.
Mr. and Mrs Ether LEVEL spent
Sunday at Mr. and Mrs John B
Kemp's Bell.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-14
! COUNTY NEWS
BY CORRESPONDENTS.
from other Towns and Lo-
CaIItieS.
WORK OF NEWS-FlNDERS.
Al Points of the County Represented.
Rural News Fresh and Spark
ling for Perusal.
WORK OF NEWS-FlNDERS.
WileyS.

The frost last week killed the
fruit in this section, and also a
great many yonng garden plants.
I have examined a number of
peaches and can't find any that
are alive.
Mr. Yves Brown has planted out
a nice peach orchard this spring.
Robt Wylie has also put out sever
al hundred peach trees. 1t seems
that nearly every farmer, of late
years, has caught thespeach fever.
But few more springs like last
spring will surely cure them, if
they can be cured.
Mr. l. F Fortner came very near
losing his kitchen by fire few
days ago. 1t caught from the
stove fue and burned a large place
before it was discovered,
We are sorry to note that Mr.
B J Hamby's family have the
mumps. Beulah.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-14
Woodstock.

Died-Mr Henry NJ Kemp, April
7th, after an illness of one week
with blood poison, caused by a cut
on the hand with BARB wire. He
passed away peacefully. His re-
mains were inferred in sLittle
River cemetery April 8th, by the
Masons. The grave was profusely
covered with flowers.
Mr. Met Kemp, Of New York and
Or Kemp. OF GAINESVILLE spent a
few days of last week with their
mother, Mrs H NJ Kemp, have re-
turned home.
Mr. J NJ Dobbs and family of
Blackwell, visited H NJ Dobbs
Sunday.
Quarterly meeting will be held
at Bascomb next Saturday.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-14
SardiS.

The annual singing viii! be al
this place the first Sunday in May.
All are invited.
Rev W E McColium filled his
appointment here Sunday and a
large number was present. The
singing at Mr. Waters Sunday
night was we'll attended.
The peach crop is failure in
this section.
Mr. Will Tedford has some cot
ton planted. The early bird gets
the worm. Byron,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-14
OUR CLUBBING OFFER.

We will send the Marietta Journal
the Atlanta Semi Weekly Journal and
the Home and Farm, all three papers
for one year, for $I.75.
We will send the Marietta Journal
the Atlanta Semi Weekly Journal and
the Southern Cultivator, all three pa.
pers one year, for $i,75,
The Marietta Journal, the Atlanta
Semi Weekly Journal and wall MAP
of the states of Georgia and Alabama
the United States and the world fol
$175.
The Marietta Journal is an eight page
paper of AZ columns and it makes the
clubbing offer very fine one.
The Marietta Journal and the Allan.
ia Weekly constitution one year fol-
$175.
The Atlanta Daily News and the Ma.
rietta Journal one year for $3.50.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-14

wonderfully successful in promptly curing
lame back, kidney, bladder, uric acid trou,
bles and Bright's Disease, which is the worst
form Of kidney trouble.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-ROot is not rect
commended for everything but If you have kid
ney, liver or bladder trouble it will be found
just the remedy you need. lthas been tested
in SO many ways, in hospital work, in private
practice, among the helpless too poor to pur-
chase relief and has proved 50 ST. ccessful in
every case that special arrangement has
been made by which all readers Of this paper
who have not already tried it, may have
sample bottle sent free by mail, also a book
telling more about Swamp-Root and how 10
lind out fyou have kidney or bladder trouble.
When writing mention reading this generJu-
offer in this paper and fcLlT
send your address to ga;faFYk1 II -.
DR.. Kimer & Co. ,Bing- H
hamton, N. Y. The -
regular fifty cent and Home of swamp-Root
dollar sizes are sold by all good druggists.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-14
New Salem.

Mr. George Easterln and bride
of Florida are visiting Mrs J D
Easterlin.
Mr. and Mrs Lige Wade visited
relatives in Atlanta last week
Mr. J S Green, of Atlanta, visi-
ted relatives here last week.
Claud Johns has measels,
Mrs Allie Carnes is sick.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-14
G. Il. - 81 Cd R L "a.
Bears the y The Kind YOG Have Always 6Ough
Signature a NakH2zzZw<
Forest Hill.

Mr. Wylie Dodgens visited his
daughter, Mrs D F Green, of this
place several days last week.
Mrs Charley Thomson has re-
tuaned to her home in Birmlng-
ham, Ala, after spending several
weeks with her parents at this
place.
Mr. ROLAND Hodge was on the
sick list last week.
Miss Ora Chandler of near Sandy
Plains, was the charming guest Of
Miss Bessie Green last Friday.
The farmers in our settlement
are about done planting corn and
have planted some cotton.
Sly Coon.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-04-14

Cures a Cold in "A Hours.

Do you ache and feel feverish? One
or two Opaac Tablets are just what you
need, they tone up the system and
drive out all feverish symptoms. Don't
take quinine. Opaac is tonic which
does lasting good.
Opaac is a small chocolate coated
tablet, and is sold at % cents box, by
G.. NJ. Crosby & Co.