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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-23
HON. R. M. CUNNINGHAM's AN
 NoUNCEMENT.

While it has been generally Believed that Lieutenant Governor Cunningham would De a candidate for the Demo- cratic nomination for Governor, no one until today has been authorized to speak positively on the subject. He has now made an announcement and speaks in no uncertain tones as to his intentions. and leaves no one in doubt as to where he stands on important public questions This announcement will be found in today's Advertiser and is worthy of the careful consideration of every man in Alabama.
 The tone and temper of the address is admirable and should serve as a model for others who may seek politi- and judicial, qualities which should predominate in all campaigns for of flee. There Is no appeal to passion. no arraying of classes and no disposition to show greater favor to any one ln- terest than to all interests. It is em- phatically a declaration for "a square deal" and we believe that those who read it will so declare.
 Lieutenant Governor Cunningham has served the public in legislative capacity in both houses of the Legis- lature, and to his record there he ap- peals with serene confidence. It is one to which he can refer with pride and pleasure. There are many mat ters of great importance to the peo- pie and in this address he plainly dem onstrates that he is not "one-idea' man. On the contrary. he discusses. with great ability and sincerity. all questions which are likely to call for executive action, and does not confine himself to one proposition, ignoring all others Under such an administration as he outlines. all interests in Ala bama will be conserved There will be neither injustice nor favoritism, but such action as will Keep Alabama marching steadily to the very front rank of the States of the Union.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-23
FOUND A NEW ONE.

Of microbes there is apparently no end, and we have almost reached the point where we feel like saying that many microbes are & weariness to the flesh. Almost every disease to which the human family is subject has its own exclusive brand of microbe, and the scientists have practically reached the point where they can tell what ail- ment one of the little fellows carries about with him as soon as they get good look at his style and bearing.
 Now here comes a statement to the effect that one of the wise fellows connected with Johns Hopkins Uni versity has found microbe that he can't identify. classify or find name or use for. As The Indianapolis Star says, it may be called an orphan mil crobe. The professor says he found it in the body of a crow, but doesn't know whether it belonged there or whether the bird swallowed it--or them, for there were more than one, and when we speak of 1t" we refer to the family it belongs to.
 We'll, the science man has captured this one and doesn't know what to do with it; or, rather, he can't do any thing with it. He has not only tried it on the dog, but has fed it to rabbits, guinea pigs, pigeons and other crea- lures. but it doesn't have any effect. It thrives and multiplies in the interior economy of these animals and fowls. but doesn't set them back a fraction. They go on as if they had never heard of a microbe and apparently enjoy the sensation. *--. .-.~... .-
 Here's a nice wall for science to butt her head against, and we'd like to know what they are going to do about it. They might try the new brand on a man and produce a new disease that the doctors couldn't manage and then they'd feel cheap. To quote from The Star, the theory that It is harmless will not do. The fact that it declined to inoculate inferior animals proves nothing. It may be an exclusive and aristocratic microbe, with a taste for man only It may be the advance Its resemblance to microbes of we'll known evil proclivities disposes of the theory that its nature is benignant. The scientists who have it in custody, should take no chances. Let thom cage the creature and profit by their early capture when the disease to which it belongs makes its appear ance." T=
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-23
AfUaDAf, sEpTEMBER zs, 1905,
THE ONLY RELIABLE.

A recent issue of The Cotton States Magazine has a handsome cut of The only successful cotton picker ever in- vented" It represents an old negro beading over the cotton stalks. each hand busy gathering in the lint from the open boI1s about him. When we remember how many cotton picking machines have been exploited, and that some of them really seemed to be ef- fective, we might doubt the correct ness Of the cut and it's title. but it is a fact that machine has not yet been invented that will fill all the require ments.
 In this day of machines and machine work, when hardly anything Is done entirely by hand, 1t seems hard that a successful method has not been de- vised for doing one of the most tedious and tiring jobs that fall to the lot of the farmer If may be added that we know of no crop that suffers more from delay in gathering than our great staple does When the weather is favorable and the cotton well opened, if a field could be gone over and cotton extracted in a few hours, instead of being days at the job, it would be the greatest help the plant CTS can imagine. A hard rain or a severe wind storm means serious loss, and millions of dollars are lost every year because the cotton cannot be gathered rapidly when it Is fully open, .aTfd when all conditions are favorable.
 And the need for a successful ma z chine is now much more urgent than it was in former times. In the old days not only was the crop smaller. but labor was reliable The planter knew with almost absolute certainty how much cotton could be gathered and made his calculations accordingly. It is very different now. The world demands a much larger quantity of the staple. and the labor to make and gather it is growing more uncertain each year. A machine that will save the cotton crop with something of the yeeIeFity and reliability with which the wheat crops are now gathered would be the greatest boon that could be be- slowed on the South. From all parts of the Cotton States we are continu- ally hearing the same reports: that it is becoming almost or quite impossi- ble to get the cotton picked out. That trouble Is bound to grow unless some means can be found to secure ample and reliable labor on the farms. With the inventors continually at work on the problem 1t may be solved, but as matters now stand the only reliable cotton picker Is the old-time darkey or the white man who is willing to dc the work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-23
Watch Ont for a Joker.

ITS IiVIU Nhdss.I J HBpUbIIcaH.
 senator Elkins, who Is to frame an aoministration railroad rate measure. says In New York interview that he would create United States court to which all rate disputes should be re- !erred and disposed of. This would mission little excuse for existence, and practically constitute no advance from the present situation in Government control of rates. For the United disputes as are appealed to them from the Commission. The Elkins bill will be worth watching. If 1t does not conceal a sizabIe railroad joker" to the practical destruction of effective government control. a good many peo- ple will he surprised
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-23
Newspaper Waifs.

Tommy--"Pop what Is fret-work?" Tom my's Pop-"wrinkles. my son"-Philadel- phia Record
 He says he can not live without me" said the impressionable heiress. Don't be- iieve It." returned Miss Cayenne. He will live. But he may have to economize. "- Washington Star.
 Friend-"Did the lawyers get you con- fused?" Ex-witness-"Did they set me con- fused? Why, testified that Jones lived next door to me- but couldn't remember the street nurnber"-Puck. G
 Little Girl Gin church)-'Why does so many people put those little envelopes on tn contribution plate?" Little Boy - 'Them's to keep the pennies from maxim so much noise"-New York Weekly. .
 "Do you believe that education promotes morality7" asked the inquisitive person Undoubtedly" answered the cheerful idiot lat least 1t is responsible for more intelligent class of criminals Daily News
 Owner of Automobile (to chauffuer)- Have you any recommendations from your last employer" Chauffuer-"No. sir; but l guess can get one in the course or month or so." Why the jelay?" Hes in the hospital"-Life
 "rvs heen to see BiudRerly's latest paint ing and it's a perfect daub And yet you said it bordered on Nthe sublime" That tho way 1t struck me. old man. It IS en- closed in one of the most magnificent frames I ever saw"--Judge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-23

atmosphere of the santa Fe and con v seresa him to the righteous life. As s,,a laesvit MT Morton. purified, reformed nr sesaasm, ssnriven, Is now President of an el- salary of $so,eoo. Perhaps Mr. Roose- trying to render a service of sad s1dai M nome missionary value to society oarat MI Morgans former partner. Ac- tSon MT. Bacon was showed into ons nrst office that became vacant in Hroer Sa, that he might De held continual " Wlthin the sphere of the Presidents benevolent influence.
 70 orag a former classmate from the Gemoraltzlng influence of Northern Be- SSSttl.ies. United States Ftsel and the sulPplng Trust might prove an achievement in consecration that would surpass the Morton miracle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-23
Tips in Department storeu.

Phlladelpnla Ledger.
 The tipping evil is growing in New York despte the discussion aroused by the new law aimed at purchasing agents. The latest class to demand tips are clerks in department stores. According to an experienced shopper the woman who does not recognize and satisfy the itching palm of the girl who waits on her will obtain poor service in some stores. Akin to this is the store graft" on which many of the clerks figure as a regu- lar addition to their income. This is the change left over from purchases at odd prices. such as $l.4s, Si.s7, etc, Usually 1t only amounts to two or three cents, but very many persons give the seller Sl.5o or S1.75 and go away without waiting for the change, This often amounts to considerable sum in the course Of a day: some tinnes if even amounts to white mon ey." as silver is called. and adds ma terially to the days takinss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-23
Rnt VIII He Telh

Hartford COurant IRep.)
 The Philadelphia Press has perform ed a public service in calling the Pres ident's notice to a recent occurrance in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The Republican name has been used there as in other regions of Pennsylvania year the managers made their nomina . lions as usual a revolt of the honest rank and file followed. Becoming frightened. the managers decided to pull the ticket in. But John N. Guss, nominee for the district -attorneyship; refused to be pulled in. "Thereupon;
 says the Philadelphia paper, accord fully confirmed. he was offered Fed eral office paying s2,500 a. year If he would withdraw. This failing to per ments were presented. eliminating in a cash offer of Sl2,OO0" Who offered Guss that S2.5O0 Federal office? It for Theodore Roosevelt to find out'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-23
rhe Americnn Humone Ar.oclatIop.

viduals for the prevention of cruelty, especially cruelty to children and an imals. cordially invites all societies in corporated in the Unitd States for eith- CT subject, and all interested persons, to It's next annual meeting in Philadel- phia, Pa, in the New Century Drawing Room, 18th Street. below Chestnut Street. October 10, II. 12, 1905
 The meeting will be an important one in addresses and reports. and an ana ana each person to . present views or to ask questions.
 Early Correspondence is invited, and full information will be given on any desired point. .
 Please address. Dr. William o. Still man. President. 2S7 State Street, Al bany, N. .Y.; or. MVs Mary F. Lowell, Secretary, Wyncote. Pa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-23

plying, to the Norwegian storthing. The late king of Norway has been fired because he was trying to hold down q similar job for Sweden at the same time and siighted Norway's work. The job is open to any jour neyman king who may apply and who has a union card. That seems to be the trouble. All the kings who are not working have been fired from the union for "ratting" or fer sraftins, and most of the others are content with their present employment. It looks like as if an apprentice or prin- ceiling will have to be advanced in ranks and given the place, for the 'Norwegians refuse to go out of the union, even to secure more eompe- tent man,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-23

The goodly-or is it godly?-city of Philadelphia has grounds for a very vigorous kick at that other goodly city of Cleveland, where 1t Is said that they have been voting dead men. We think an injunction would lie against the latter city to prevent infringement on the well-established rights of Phila- delphia. If any and every city can keep dead men on the voting list. there's no credit left for the originator of the plan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-23
Q the preams We pream

| O the dreams we dream | Tn the fireiEht's Kleam.
 When the heart is young and merry: | o the castles grand | In the mystic land
 We builded once. my dearie >--.
 o the wonderful golden dreams that
 bloomed ~:-: +'..
 In the Garden of Hope. whose sweet per | fume. --t..m~.-
 Dank OCT the fiowrs. dispelled Life's gloom
 In the beautiful years agone- l in the ever present sweet and pleasant. | Happy years aEon"! ..:'.
 0 the hopes that burned l In our breasts. and turned
 December into May. | o the awful fears l And bitter tears l Nc'er came till gone away.
 o the kind word here and the sweet smile l there.
 That made the world less cold and bare. That wrinkles smoothed from the brow of Care
 In the beautiful years agone-- i In the sweet and olden, ever golden | Happy years agone! | o where are the dreams.
 The beautiful dreams We dreampt in the years aao1 1 when the heart was liEht 1 And the hopes were bright
 As the firelights ruddy glow? 1 When the rainbow of Promise. adown Life's I civ.
 | With it's Kold-red tints, SO dased the eye. 1 That we almost touched it. it seemed so l ni&ht | Tn the beautiful years aRone. | Almost clAsped It. but not quite grasped it | Tn the happy aRonsi | O where are the hopes. | The silver ropes | That bound our souls 10 heaven3 | Hopes 90 frall 1 That I,ife's fierce gale | Have now. dear all hut rtven; | Hopes. that like bubbles a child would | reach. | Bursted full in our faces Each | A shattered dream--this lesson to teach l tFrom the happy years aeonel 1 Men are purer. kinder. truer. 1 For dreams in the years aRona!
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-23

We can hear strange things about politics if we keep our ears open. One of the latest pipe dreams we have mo- ticed comes from Missourian who says if the Republicans do not nom- mate a Presidential candidate in 1908 who Is entirely satisfactory to Roose- welt, he will bolt the ticket and turn his influence to Folk If the latter is a candidate. The President does unex- pected things sometimes, but 1t is diff ficult to think of him as a bolter. And If he should determine not to support the candidate of his own Party. why shouldn't he decide to retain the of- flee himself That would upset his Party friends if they should prove mule-headed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-23
Went Back on Their Word.

Louisville Courier Journal.
 Judge Parker not only knew all about 1t. and the extent of it, but he had the proof promised him when he made the charges. The men who gave the promise had neither the integrity, nor the courage to redeem it. They went back upon Judge Parker and their word. But time is great detec-
 murder is wont to sneak Win most miraculous organ. The worst part of the whole business is the matter of- course way the public takes 1t. There are others, besides the President, who need to apologize to Judge Parker.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-23
Two Bad Little .Negroes.

Mir W. Boyd, a we'll known planter of Sprague Junction, spent yesterday In
 T read in The Advertiser today" said MT Boyd. that the Governor had paroled Hessie Nichols and Calvin Boyd, negro boys about years old, who were in the county jail for lar cenv. They are had little rascals. but their age makes 1t difficult to reach a conclusion how to handle them. The waywa wardness of these boys is an illus tratlon of theory of mine that no rule little boys were born and reared thus far on my place. They are brothers and their parents are good negroes, know that they tried to bring them up right. Hessie, the oldest one. was given to his grandmother, a good old negress. as negroes go. and she labored to teach him what was right. They repeatedly ran away from home, hid In barns and outhouses and stole anything they could lay their hands upon.
 The community was fearful that they would set house afire and the last time they were caught stealing they were sent to the county jail.
 "A negro, Handy Toles. since they have been parole1, has taken them to the plantation of Sheriff Waller and I hope he will not be troubled by them. but that is doubtful"
 Mir. Boyd says that negro labor Is plentiful around Sprague Junction and there is little difficulty CT that score with the planters of his section of the county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-23
Mobile to the Front.

Mobile Herald. ......3~
 The upstate political bunch. espe- cially the eoterIe at Birmingham Conner. Rhodes, Gray, White, Johnston the fat jobs are theirs in the near fu- ture, may prepare for a jolt from Mo bile In our own way and at our own leisure we will make an announcement which will give one or more of the Magic City aggregation a severe case of Insomnia. Mark the prediction, boys Mobile will claim her share of the political patronage
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-23
Editor GrubBs Sick.
Decatur NAIVE.

OecatuF NEWS.
 We have been having chills ana fever for the past eight days. When the fever scars up to 104-05, we become classical and quote Shakespeare, Satan and Socrates, while our children listen amazed at the brilliant lore of their Frau sends for Rob Ross to come and brace the timbers of the house to pre- vent their falling to pieces. And our feelings, who can describe them! We feel almost as bad as Editor Lane did when he was defeated for Governor on the Repubiican ticket
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-23
The Road to Peace.

selma Journal.
 If the rulers of the nations of the earth would give as much time to prao- teal things affecting the daily lives of the people, the physical, mental and they do to such things as this peace conference and other similar matters, the world would soon take care of it's peace and disbaRd its armies and nayies
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-23
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Selma Journal.

66INld JOuTHdI.
 Selma has the finest chance for growth and development of any city in the State at this time. The efforts that have been made here towards city building within the past year or two have met with a success which ought to inspire our citizens to continue to last three years that the price of real estate in Selma could not remain as high as 1t has been and yet 1t has not only done that but has steadily ad"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-23
In n Posltion to Dictate.

Clayton Record, t. .n5
 The supply Is undoubtedly, short aIl ana the demand correspondingly large. me me mills and manufacturers must nave ~, .,1, .ilS !, cotton then why should the lar .rieA nIes that he will take. By concert or - ac- ton, we believe that the SoutHern Ster,I farmers can now outdo the eastern t gamblers, and get what thelr 00''oi is honestly worth
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-23
National Quarantine.

CentreViIIe Press,
 The only thing that we know of that the government should take precedent over State authority is in the matter of quarantine. All the States have a different system, which will continue the national government takes charge and a systems tic quarantine of all the States alike is adopted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-23
Wbat State Papers
 lire Saying
Roads Not Due.

Geneva Reaper. x .,.h..
 Has 1t become chronic with A AiaUaid ,.'a,id to nav interest on bonds3 N Woulu seem s p So with a balance of $7oo.ooo now lying idle in the treasury
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-23
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Birmingham Age-Herald.

Birmingham Age-Herald.
 Four months of Mayor Wards admin istration have elapsed, and he Is able to present handsome results, In the n,s ronr moptaas op a1aBss sr sna as Sares a,n n expenses of $10, ,fS7---a total gain Sf $23,9s3 over the corresponding months of last year. This handsome gain Ia reflected In the temporary loans of ths city. #z
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-23
Doing Business in the old way.

The Philadelphia Record complains that more than three years have elapsed since the Roosevelt administration be. gan its assault on the beef trust, and nothing beyond the finding of few in- dictments against some of the packing corporations, and some individual packers, has resulted They are yet all out of Jail and defiant. doing busi- ness in the old way. Here Is another instance In which the ton is teo4 tally with the acts of 1905.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-23
Getting Him Located.
This Is Not ( JJna0n Joke.
Punxent Philosophy.

The street piano man isn't necessarily conceited because he puts on many airs No one but the cook deserves the fare. Marry in New York and repent In Chicago The person who offers 6 penny for your thoughts hasn't very high opinion of your intelligence.
 When a man tries to stick you for the drinks you naturally see the point.
 The watch has q charm too for the pick pocket.
 There are times when a lie is nailed-on a sign attached to tree.
 The boot black shines in the best society
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-23

For unadulterated, iron-clad gall we are disposed to award the chromo to the Philadelphia Republicans. In com sequence of exposures made by the in- vestigations now going on the ticket lately put out by the machine gang has been made over. and one of the bosses puts out this explanation:
 Our sole desire and purpose has been and Is to preserve the Party which, as consistent and lifelong Re- pubiicans, we feel firmly convinced has in the past and will in the future best administer the government of our city, State and nation for the best in terest of all the people.
 To make such statement as that must have required unlimited effron- try After all that has been made public concerning the Republican Par ty ill Philadelphia and Pennsylvania. it is hard to think of any of the Party claiming that it has only considered the best interests of all the people and of State, city and nation. Leaving the country at large out of the discussion. we think no unprejudiced witness will claim that the rule of that Party has been best for city and State. The au- thor of that statement has another eff fort coming to him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-23
Advice Worth Taking.

Florence Times.
 The young men of Alabama can make no better investment of the funds they blow in to have good time" than by the purchase of Alabama land. Even the old fields have q value that is en- hancing yearly. and ct no remote period will be the basis of a wealth that will represent an easy competency for their owners.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-23
Historical Oversigtfs. 'ferson waa signing the DeclArau of

Jefferson was signing the Declarau of Independence. .--
 ''It really makes me blush." said the great man. ito think of the number of people who will claim their ancestors at taohed a signature to this little document Talk about your race suicide-bah. Teddy ought to be here"
 Saying which. he slowly dipped his pen in the ink.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-23
A Rraud from the Durning'

" Mr. Bacon as Assistant seerefbary ba ae. Q. State IS a mystery. He gan ca Srand snatched from the burning; .Ialf it Titl took % remembered that Mir. RoosssN rrAbat fin q Paul Mortar out of the tetlp
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-23

We have no evidence that Mother Eve wore corsets, but some searcher into the past tells us that such things were worn by women not less than 1,So0 years before the Christian era and that is taking us back towards the starting point.