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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17

1860. being comparatively young man; he was educated at Troy Acade- my and at Howard College. He in herited much of the aptitude of his father for busipess, and for some years was a successful merchant at Troy, re-
 tiring therefrom to cxetend his busi- ness as capitalist, in which he has since been very successful. He is q director in the Standard Chemical and oil Company at Troy, the largest con cern of it's kind in the South; is a director in the Troy Compress Com- pany director in the Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Troy and leads in every prominent business undertaking in his native town. He is one of the founders of the Troy Normal College. being largely instru- mental in securing the necessary leg islation for its establishment and has since been in it's board of trustees talk ing a leading part in it's management and direction: he also established in 1887 the present system of graded schools of Troy. which ar. the pride ot it's people. MT. Henderson is Democrat, and takes a leading part in politics. He was appointed Inspector General on Governor Samford's staff and is at present on Governor Jelks' staff as Aide Camp with rank of Lieutenant Colonel He is a member of the Masonic order, being a Knight Templar; is president of the Troy Commercial Association and has been instrumental in establishing many of the industries of that city; is Vice President of the Alabama Commercial and Industrial Association; he was the prime mover in the organization of the Farmers. Merchants and La borers' Association of Alabama. with the motto. "A Railroad Commission elected by the people to protect their interests This Assonia tion through q campaign committee of which MT
 Henderson was a member initiated and carried on the fight for freight re-
 form in Alabama. in which much has already been accomplished. and which he and his friends hope to car ry out fully in the election of their champion as one of the Associate Commissioners. Mir. Henderson's an- nouncement Is expected early in the new year when it is anticipated it will be enthusiastically received and the- firmly believe will result in his most flattering success in the primaries.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17

The public men in Alabama today are mostly young men and are clean and honest: the example set. them by
 the sons of Alabama before and since the war has impressed them and they are endeavoring to follow in their foot steps as far as it in. their power lies. The present primary system is what the people want, in that 1t gives them the opportunity to name the candidates Tor the various public offices to be filled
 without help or hindrancc from the of1ice seeker or the politician and yet it is not just what is needed In our political system. for the reason that 1t costs too much to run for off1ce, prac- tically barring the poor man under the present plan: the cost to get on the ticket. State. county and district, is too much for the man of average means to pay and In many instances they nave been known to go in debt for more than the pay of one year of their office and to go out in debt, suffering under the embarrassment of the obligation during their whole term of service. l do not know what the remedy Is, unless the cost of the primaries be paid out of the public treasury or the old conven- fion plan be returned to. The primary plan in Alabama Is approaching hon. esty and fairness ond the people express their choice at the ballot box about as near as it can be done, and yet there is the cost that stands In the way of many good and capable men running for of- ice. s
 In the pages that follow am giving only few of the more prominent men public in the affairs of the State today. and yet they are a representative set and would do credit to any party; tho candidates this next year are most ca pablo and the people cannot make much mistake in the selection of any of them. I have no candidates for Governor in rhe list. the reason for which cam not give, unless 1t be that they have to husband their resources" and can't stand the cost. This is to be regretted, for It would be of great benefit to them to have the use of The Advertiser Christmas edition to reach the reading people and to let them know upon what platform and principles they arc asking their votes. an opportunity not often offered candidates and which may not be offered again during the present canvass: some of the candidates for other offices have profited by 1t. how ever. and that they will reap the har- vest when the ballots are counted. there Is little doubt.
 First in this list appears the name of Alabama's grand old man." who helps 10 represent Alabama in the higher branch of Congress with so much ability and rugged honesty as to attract the attention of not only this. hut of other countries may he long be spared to our people.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17

Reporters that the lack of Navai con. structors was something dreadfui, ana that our country would suHer incsi ar, culable injury if every constructol oi. not get to work quick ana iot new ones didn't come on the he soon began having HoosoiI appoIn c dto the meanest stations. thosr espeS ially calculated to humliiale nm VI drive him blind. And he kept on even ofter thn cocretarv or President would set these appointments aside until to save them further trouble and him self further mortification, Hobsou felt compelIed. most reluctantly to resign the Navy A few short months after this. when still more ships had to be pulit' ana no new constructors had appeared: when it would seem under Bowles' claim. that it was like case of de- sertion in the time of war--the Inn mortal Bowles himself quit the Navy for q better paying job in private ship yard, and took along with him another constructor besides htmseif thus proving himself not merely the arch ingrate, but under the logic of his own words, the dirtiest traitor of the age.
 The Merrimac Incident.
 And as to the misunderstood Merri- mac incident. It was purely a question OI suuty. w HtH lHS ii tiShtd Hobson to work out plan to block the harbor. he asked him as a Naval constructor. not a fighter. It was seemingly out of Hobson's line. Ha had come along to repair ships, not to sink them: to save lives, not to get them killed Nobody on Gods green earth woulid have expected him to take the Merrimac in. Why did he ask and even demand to do 1t? Simply, because he saw the plan would in- volye such knowledge of mechanics. engineering, etc. that he alone could best put 1t through. When this thought struck him. his course was settled. It became to his soul simply cold blooded' business proposition of Duty. So he smilingly cheerfuily and very calmly and deliberately resigned his life to the prospect of absolutely cer- tain death. Here he stood the sup renie test, the life test of devotion to Duty.
 Opposes War.
 We haven't room but for one more instance. After he had made.a success of featuring on the Navy, he found that many uniformed people incor- rectly believed that he favored War speech he would actually introduce peace resolutions (which have since become celebrated throughout the en- tire world) thus proving that his own supreme aim was peace, and at the same time bringing to a practical test right in the presence of the people themselves, sentiments that were only occasionally written of by dreamers or only hushedly hinted at by practical men of peace.
 F His friends feared that such an in- novation would ruin his lectures, and that the venture would be a dismal failure. But he thought 1t his Duty and he did 1t; with the result of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17

The most important question now agitating the minds of the people of Alabama is an adjustment of the pres ent freight rates on goods, wares and merchandise as charged by the common carriers. The rate as at present exist Ing are regarded IS unjust and unfair and in many instances as arbitrary. and last year the contest for President of the Railroad Commission was waged along that line. with what re-
 suit is too well-known to be told again. The thing the peeople desire is an adjustment of the rates and the bringing them down to a figure which the carrier and the shipper a chance to live. While others have been argu- ing and debating the question, making known their theories and plans and along with promises of what they would do, MT. Vandiver, the leading whole sale merchant and business man of this city. has been quietly at work, and is his business-like practical. methodical way. has gone to the root of the trouble and has been mainly instrumental In the establishment of freight bureau in this city. which will accomplish re- suits that will do credit to the busi- ness tact and practical discernment of Mir. Vandtver and those who have aided him in the future, and will give them the lasting praise of having done some thing. This is MT. Vandivers way, and is the secret of his great success which has been closely and intimately connected with the commercial growth and business advancement of the city for the past quarter of century. He
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17

Judge William H. Thomas of Mont gomery is a native of Chambers Coun- ty, having been born and reared near Gold Hill. He is a son of Hon. W. C. Thomas, who was a member of the Ala bama House of Representatives in 1880 and one of the leading farmers of Ala bama- Judge Thomas was graduated at Emory College, Oxford, Ga. with the degree of A. B.. and otherwise distin- guished himself in his college career in winning the essay medal. Dr. Atti- GUS G. HaYgood, afterwards Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was president of the college at the time He read law under Judge J. R. Dowdell at Lafayette and began the practice of his profession in 1888 in Chambers County and was a partner of the late Governor William J. Sanford at Lafayette until 1892. when he came to Montgomery and formed partner ship with Hon. Thomas H. Clark in the practice of the law, which lasted until Mir. Clark went to Washington.
 When Governor Sanford came into the chief executive office at the first op- portunity. knowing and realizing the fitness and capacity of his former partner and friend for judicial work, appointed him Associate Judge of the City Court of Montgomery and the re- suits have proven the wisdom and ac- curacy of his judgment, for no man on the bench in Alabama for the same length of time has made so enViable and splendid q record. He has enforced the laws against evtl-doers with firm and positive hand. tempering justice with mercy in ell deserving cases and having the guilty and vicious to under stand that they would be punished in accordance with the enormitv of their crihhe and their just deserts. His charges to the grand iuries have been all straightforward. able and learned
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17

ships. After the war he entered the law-of1ce of Cato & Baker at Eufaula. and in 1867 was admitted to the bar. practicing with abllit yand success until 1882 he was ap- pointed Judge of the Probate Court of Barbour and reelected in 1886 over three competitors to suc7 ceed himself After his retirement from this position he resumed the practice of law at Clayton under ths name of Alston & Peach. When the office of Supernumerary Judge was created in 1899 he was elected by the legislature to fill the position and in 1904 was reelected by the people Of the State without opposition: an hon or well deserved and a tribute to a long and useful and honorable life, His record on the bench has been most honest and upright and his con duct just and without blemish. Judge Alston enjoys the respect and conf- dence of the people of the State to a marked degree and his friends love and honor him for his noble and lovable traits of character. He is in the midst of a most enviable career and the future for him Is full of promise.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17

Is the architect of his own fortune,
 Having come to Montgomery practically penniless. he has worked his way by his splendid native ability and forged to the front by hard Ticks. The lead ing business house, the chief indus tries, are the products of his active brain and having recently come into possession of the Moses Building.
 the first sky-scraper in the city. they will all stand as monuments to his sagacity and business worth. He has shown a special tact for politics, but, although doing much for friends. he has declined and turned a deaf ear to every importantly to enter public life, but if he should the public service would be the gainer in selecting him to any office. He has done much for Montgomery. establishing the lpresent line of steamers on the Alabama River; building the Montgomery Light and Power plant: he is an officer of the Alabama Chemical Company. and in the enterprises. where his wise counsels are sought and followed with profit.
 MT. Vandiver has come into a, conl- potency as the result of his we'll directed efforts and his remaining days be spent In leisure and that he will give the benefit of his wide and sue cessful experience to the future prog ress and advancement of the city Is to he assured. There are many who be- iieve that he will yet be persuaded to enter public life, and when he does. he will fill any public trust with fidelity and honor He is honored and beloved by his fellow citizens and they would be proud to do him further honor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17
Hon. Charles Henderson.

One of the leading and most active movers in the fight for the regulation of freight rates as existing in Ala bama was the subject of this sketch, Hon. Charles Henderson, a capitalist and most prominent business man of Troy, Pike county. He agltated the question and spoke from his own ex- perience. to large degree. as to the existence of discrimination and ex- horbitant rates to shippers and con- sumers, and in every public meet his presence and voice was given in aid of the enort 10 right the wrong. as he saw It against the masses of the people; he was one of the prime nov CTS in the campaign last year which culminated in the candidacy and cleo tion of MT, Conner as. President of the Railroad Commission, he giving of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17

and have received favorable and ex- tended comment from the press or the country. Some of the papers making such comment being The Brooklyn Outlook. Elmire (N. Y.) Gazette and Free Press. Salt Lake City Tribune. Rochester Chronicle, Sioux City Oa) Tribune Louisville CourieT-Journal. Atlanta Constitution, Macon Telegraph. Columbus EnquirerSun, Houston Post, Dallas News. Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Religious Teles ~ope, Dayton. O.. and all the leading State papers. and attracted the attention and received the endorse ment and alriration of thinking peo- pie everywhere.
 Judge Thomas is a director of the Y. M. c A, a member of the Executive Committee of the State Sunday School Associt tion. a member of the Court Street Methodist Church. and was one of the lay delegates to the annual Ala bama Conference of the M. E. Church South, held in Pensacola, and one of the leading and most highly respect ed citizens of Montgomery. He is a member of the National Bar Associa- tion and member of the leading com mittees. He has attracted the atten- tion of that body by his able work and is acknowledged leader among the first lawyers of the country. No judge in Alabama has made or deserved a better record and the people praise and commend his fearless and impartial en- forcement of the laws.
 Judge Thomas has made such a splendid record as a judge that 1t Is more than probable that the first op- portunity that offers that he will be promoted and go up to the highest place in the Judiciary of the State. He is a young man. only 3o years of age, and has before him the promise of a long life of homo: and usefulness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17

No one man in Alabama enjoys the confidence and esteem of the people to great degree, at the present time. than the Hon. IL S. D Mallory, of Da1. las. Born in Talladega, February 6. 1S4S, he was educated at the University of Virginia and of AlaDama and from the former received the degree of l., L. D.. in 1868. He began the practice of law at Selma in 1869. and since that time has served as magistrate, com missioner of the United States cir cult court and mayor. But he has moi sought public office; while taking an active part in politics and being ear nestly interested in securing good and honest government for all the peopIe
 he Is not an office seeker, rather de- voting his whole time and talent to his profession, having a large practice. which is constantly increasing as he grows and expands and constantly in- crcases his hold upon the admiration and affection of the people He ia conservative and saft in council and in the councils of the party exerts a wide and potent influence. He is the present chairman of the State Demo. cratic executive committee and one hears his name mentioned often in con nection with the office of Governor. If he becomes a candidate he will have to be conscripted. He is true and steadfast to his convictions, honora- ble and outspoken in his views and Alabama would be fortunate to secure his services as her Chier Magistrate
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17

genator Edmund W. Pettus. the Junior Senator from Alabama In tho Congress of the United States Is na- tive of Limestone County. and Is near iy the same age as Is the State which he has so honored in his public and private life. He is in the midst of his second term in the senate and no man Of either party has won greater re- nown or distinction in that great body of law makfiers in As same length of service than he. Going to the Senate from private life, he was in close touch with the masses of the people has kept so during his term of ser vice in the Senate and knowing the needs, the requirements and being ac- quainted with their wants. he does what he can to get such laws and such favors for the people as will best promote their future interests and welfare. He has been a citizen of Ala banna all his life, except three years he spent in California during the gold fever from 1S49 to 1852: returning to the State he has been actively engaged in the practice of law ever since. He has never been an office seeker and has never held any office out of the line of his profession. being solicitor of Sumter County in lS44; then of Pickens County. In 1855 he was elected Judge of the Seventh Judicial Circuit. resigning to enter the practice at Ca haba, the Capitol Of the State. He continued in the pursuit of that pro- fession and was engaged when sent to the Senate. He entered the Confed- crate Army as a Major. was promoted 10 be Lieutenant Colonel and in 1863 was made Brigadier General. and his record in war. as that Tn peace, is a matter of pride to all his people. He stood by his people in the dark and trying days of reconstruction and did much by his courage and unfaltering efforts 10 relieve them of much of the ty- ranny and hardships sought to be hAaped upon them. His influence In yAe Senate is great. not confined to party and Alabama Is especially for xunate in having so able and so con- scientious and so true a representa- tive to look after her interests. Ills career. public and private. has been a most happy one and it is our prayer that he may he spared many years to the service of his county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17
Hon. John B. Ward.

Hon. John B. Ward. of Henry. is a candidate for the Democratic nomina- fion for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries before the approaching Democratic primaries and asks the support of his fellow citizens. He is a practical farmer. lives upon his farm and gives his personal attention to every detail. He is a native of Henry County, as were his parents before him and all his time and talent have been given to the study and work of the farm. He knows what the people need along that line and as the head of the great department of agriculture none who know him doubt that he will do faithful and satisfactory work, achiev- ing results, holding it up to its pres ent high standard and improving and advancing it along the scientific. mod ern methods He has been successful as a farmer, lives at home and those who have had the good fortune to sit at his table can testify that he knows how to live well. He has serv- cd eight years in the legislature. 1SSS-9, Iss4-s-and was the Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture. being one Of the originators of the agricultural schools in the State. He is an ardent member of the Southern Cotton Asso- ciation and has parts of three cotton crops now on hand that he is saving for better prices. The Wiregrass stands solid for him in his present race.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17

his time. talent and means to secure
 his success in that election. Now he
 realizes that to accomplish what thcy set out to do, that the Governor and
 the Railroad Commissioners must be
 in sympathy with the effort. and he is being urged by partial friends all over the State to allow them to use his name as a candidate for one of the Associate Commissionerships, and while he has as yet made no announce ment. 1t Is confidently believed that he friends are firmly of the belief that he will secure the nomination of the par ty in the primaries and be elected. and that he will ably and conscientiously and satisfactorily discharge the duties of the position, they do not for mo- ment doubt. Mfr. Henderson Is a native Of Pike county where he was born in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17

Judge Augustus Holmes Aston was born in Bihb County, Ga, December 17th. lS44, and has been prominent in the social and political life of Ala bama for thirty years, He was edu- cated in the public schools when tho war interrupted his studies. entering General John H. Morgans command when a boy of IS. He was taken prisoner and was at Rock Island. Ill., for nine months He served with galIantry and endured many hard
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17
BOMles, Treacherx.

Many years after this, Bowles had his opportunity to show his gratitude. He had now become in the line of promotion, Chief Naval Constructor. Hobsen was back from the Orient with eyesight almost gone. trying to get retired, and save his eyes. Bowles pretended sympathy at first, but soon threw off the mask, and giving out statements almost daily to the News
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17

But his indornitable spirit saw no The very day he resigned he
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-02-09
TWO ENTERTAINMENTS
For Almost the Price Of One, at First
Baptist Church.

"A concert by a male quartette and
a recital by a talented young lady
are to be given at the First Baptist
Church, the former; tomorrow night
and the latter the 14th Of March. The
male quartette and the young lady
are all representatives Of the Ithaca
Conservatory Of Music. of Ithaca, New
York, and come here to advertise the
school rather$than to make money.
The entertainments are guaranteed
tosbe high class but for the reasons
above stated the prices are very low,
a ticket to each entertainment costing
but35 cents, or by buying tickets for
both now, the price is only 50, cents
for the two entertainments. These
are worthy entertainments and de.
serve patronage. Il