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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
The Envlous Woman.

Philadelphla Recoru. and the conductor was on his fare-col- Iecting tour. In one car there sat alone a woman dressed in deep mourn ing, her heavy veil having been lifted to allow a breath of air. When the conductor approached her the woman burst into tears.
 As she cried as if her heart would burst the conductor asked her what was the matter. She sobbed this reply Ten years ago I took my first husband over this road to be cremated; nve wears ago I took the second husband on the same trip to the crematory, and now am taking my third husband to be consumed to ashes"
 Just then there were loud sobs heard coming from a seat on the opposite side of the car. The conductor turned and saw another woman crying. Ap- proaching softly, he asked the weep ing one: "what is the matter ma
 Taking hen handkerchief from her eyes. the second one in tears answered: ..rhat woman has husbands to burn, while I can't get even one"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
Prizes for Butterflies.
chicago Post.

Butterfy collectors are seldom able to estimate with any confidence the value of their collections, since the nrices for specimens SO constantly vary
 A case in point is that of the blue hui tarfiy of Brazil, specimens of which were originally sold for from $j0 to SIS
 Moi long ago some collectors who sim nIjad the London market ran into a rar- fect swarm of these butterflies and ahinped to England such ouantities that better specimens than the original insects are sold Tor Sl each It not in- snecimens of a certain family are dis
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
A Promising Boy.

PhiIadeIphIa Bulletin.
 My boy" said the frenZied financier, you must remember that you can't eat your cake and have it."
 But, father" the young man com mented. surely l can keep my own cake and eat the other chap's?"
 The light of a great joy shone in the fathers eyes. He foresaw for his son a splendid future. Seldom. indeed, had he heard the vital principle of high finance more trenchantly laid down.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
Wants Good County Roads.

Without doubt, the people of Pickens County have another issue before them beside that of railway rate reform, a time mean more to the county as a whole than the reduction. of freight rates. and while plans for the better ment of conditions as they now exist arc yet in the bud, yet 1t would be we'll for every voter to consider care fully every solution offered that from them may finally be evolved a plan that will result in Pickens County having in the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
Nh Pay. Nh Paner.
NV WF3 ISW WWGEs Morgan County (New Decatur)

Morgan County (New Decatur) Times
 The Progressive Age of Scottsboro says 1t mas run for ten years on the plan-pay your subscription when you get ready. It has changed it's mind in this matter and says hereafter the plan will be-pay in advance or you get no paper. This former plan of The Age has seriously crippled hundreds of papers and has caused them to lose much of their hard-earned money. The latter plan is the wisest and it would be better for all concerned if it would be adopted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
When El,hu Was "sauare Root. {,

When Elihu Root. now Secretary of State. was at college his classmates re- and withdrew in a body. They re-
 mained out for two months. during
 which time Root went on with his studies. When they returned. convinc-
 ed that they had been in error, they gave Elihu the nickname of Square Root" which stuck to him for many day. The refusal to desert work has been one of his distinguishing charac- teristics all through life.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
ostrich Prumes.

Apropos of the vexed question of wearing feathers plucked from living birds in hats 1t Is comforting to know that the wearer of long ostrich feathers need have no qualms on the subject. The larger and more valuable feathers which are in the wings and tail of the sird are carefully cut off with scissors, and the ends are left in the skin till they drop out. These p1umes are worth from 8 to SIS each in good con- dftion. so an ostrich may yield $350 worth Of feathers at every cropping.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
Unnecessary Fear.
New Decatur Times.

It looks as though The Montgomery Advertiser is going to make as hard a fight against Conner as it did against Bryan, but 1t is to be hoped that 1t will not go so far as to bolt this time. Though The Advertiser Is still regard ed as a fine newspaper, it's editorial utterances have lost much of their former political infiuence.-Cullman Tribune.
 We think our contemporary is mis- taken. In our opinion, The Advertiser is more influential than ever.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
Entitled to All They Can Get.
Birmingham News.

bIFHIIHBHdIn NeWS
 If turkeys are too high priced for Thanksgiving, blame the Alabama farmer-not the merchant" says an exchange. One can hardly blame the farmer, though. for having learned on cotton, he now knows how to get a good price for all his farm products Union Springs Herald.
 The Alabama farmer is entitled to all he can get for his products, whether they be cotton or turkeys. The other fellow will take care of himself to be sure.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
Did All But Call Names.

True. Mir. Conner has not mentioned the candidates for the Legislature and State offices by name. but he has as effectually dictated these as if he had done so. He has. without equivoca- ton, told the people just what they must do-give him Conner Legislature and State officers in sympathy with the cause"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
Locking for SnInce.

WashInRton Star.
 Charley. dear" said young Mrs Tor kins. i've have one satisfaction"
 stWhat is it?'
 "The money you have given the hookmakers at the races means that much less for wicked insurance direc- tnrs and trust promoters"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
Naunnaner Walfs.

Miss MewsickIe-"Don't you just love Bach?' MT. Knottso-''Well, yes in the springtime. But as general thing I prefer Pilsener. ."-Cleveland Leader.
 .'Why don't you try to make your sef solid with the massesT Well" said Senator Sorghum, my constitu- ents are peculiar. They like plenty of treating and speech making. They don't care for solid candidates. They want 'em liquid or gaseous. Wash? ington Star.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20

The attempt of the Southern plant- CTS to get fair price for their cotton is looked on with horror by the bear spectators of Wall Street. They have pronted at the expense of the planter so long that the present movement is regarded as iconoclastic in the ex- treme.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
What State Papers Are Saying
Can't Say What He Would Do.

HeadIand Post.
 Col. 5. B. Conner, the peoples cam didate CD for Governor passed through Headland Monday, and 1t was the pleasure of Post reporter to shake his hand and pass a few sallies with him. He doesn't seem to be any too confident of success. and realizes the need of a few newspapers on his side, which shows that he Is a man of brains and good judgment as well as q he would handle the reins of the State in the gubernatorial chair, except to give the railroads gull and Alabama railroad just yet. through any biased or prejudtced legislation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20

President .dccnrdy says he really earns the s15o.ooO year. but will be content to give all his time and such talents as he has to the Mutual Life in the future for one-half the sum he has been taking from the treasury. John A. Mccall of the New York Life has not been heard from. And MT. Hege- man of the Metropolitan. as yet is silent in regard to a cut in wages.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
Too Strenuous.

PhiIadeIphla Press.
 My son tells me you have discharged him." said the office boys mother "Its very strange; you advertised for a strong boy and that's what he is----"
 Hes too strong, madam" replied the employer: fin the single day he was here he broke all the rules of thtS oftiee and some of the furniture!
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20

Dying at his Iowa home, David B. Henderson, ex-speaker of the House of Representatives. claims few lines only in the daily prints. A few years ago Henderson. because of his official position. was one of the most courted men of the nation and his words were hung upon by the politicians and the nreas. Sic transit gloria mundi.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
7 GrIscom ComInr Uome

yokohama. May 1S.-American Minis ter Griscom will leave here tomorrow on the steamer Manchuria for the Unit ed States. He was given a reception tonight by the American Asiatic Asso- citation at the Consulate, which was H. fun,inated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20

The trouble with Russia is that 1t has not made up its mind about just what it wants. The people seem di- vided in their desires. A few will be satisfied with liberty. but many prefer red fire and much blood. At last ac- counts reason was beginning to par tiaIiy re-assert itself. and the reyo- lutionists were toning down.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
Hopeful Sign.
Alexander City Outlook.

Alexander City UutIook
 When Ohio goes Democratic and wants relief from Republican graft and rottenness, 1t is a hopeful sign that the great Eastern and Middle States vii fall into the Democratic col umn four years hence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20

Now that the machine has been smashed in Philadelphia. perhaps the dead will be allowed to rest in their graves and not be dragged out at each election to vote the Republican ticket.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20

Among the peculiarities of the late elections was the election of three Mayors in Ohio towns, each of whom has wooden leg. It seems that even a cripple could win in Ohio this year on an anti-boss ticket.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20

If they keep up the habit of indict- ing Senator Burton. of Kansas, he may after awhile decide to go to prison to stop the new indictments that are found against him
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20

covered by collectors. who. encouraged hy the high prices received for their finds, are tempted to prosecute their search for this particular variety with out result for several years. Sud-
 denly they or some other collector finds the insects grown plentiful, and the cherished varieties of the cabinet be- come among the commonest specimens.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
Matter of Importance.

ATDtTINIIIB bttIILpIs
 While men fight for their political belief and women fight for their re- ligious creeds, the facts are that both inherited them from their ancestors, the same as they inherited poor teeth and red hair.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
Will Do Their own Choosing.

Hartford JournaI
 Mir Conner is seeking to build up a strong political machine in Ala hama. by asking that the offices be filled with men of his way of thinking. but the people he professes so much love for will refuse to help him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20

The people along the line of the proposed railroad from Montgomery northward are greatly interested in tho matter. The Alexander City Out look says:
 We are glad to see The Advertiser agifate this railroad proposition. With the strong backing of Montgomery's business men, together with the people of the section along the line of the proposed railroad, there will be no difficulty in building a road. It will traverse a territory rich in snatural resources and one that is growing in enterprise. Our timber and mineral interests and small manufacturing plants will increase rapidly with the tai City will be the market for a vast new territory.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
nnmsntic ninInmncx.

Detroit Free Press.
 Women don't have logical minds" said Shrewd bluntly.
 They don't need them if they're as lucky as I ann said his wife, sweetIy. You see. I have you think for mas
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
went for the Money Bags at Once.

About the first thing the Norwegian Parliament did after Prince Charles was elected King was to appropriate some money for him. There Is nothing like getting an early start on a custom that will have to be kept up indefinite ly
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
Some Restrictions.
columbiana Sentinel


 Hon. S. H. D. Mallory, chairman of the State Democratic Committee. says he favors some restrictions as to who shall vote in the Democratic primary. He doesn't like the idea of permitting men to vote in the primary who will not support the nominees. And Mir Mallory Is correct in his views.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
one Sentence at i. Time

Boston Transcrfpt.
 A convict under life sentence recent ly killed another convict in Texas. He has been tried and found guilty but his lawyer. without disputing the ver- dict, cheerful1y raises the point that he really can't be hung, you know, until he has completed that first sentence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20

A writer in The New York Times thinks the banana was the forbidden fruit. and q contemporary argues that we may thus account for Eyes slip up
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
Au Vrwe tO Ruulnean.

"Fadder, can go into de show--de man said all yo1 want to see for ten cents.'
 ''Yes; Ikey, here ees nickel; go in and tell him you ees near sighted"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
Rx All Menns

"Oh, ladder. ladder. MT. Myer said Ia st night hees heart vas on fire for mel"
 "Den take him, Rebecca, take him; ve han got to half fire in de beesness some vay."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
An Ov~r.eer

Philadelphia Public Ledger
 Did you say your husband was out looking for work?"
 NO, believe he's out looking at work. There are some men digging cellar down at the corner. and he doesn't seem able to get any fufther,"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
Taking Notice.
Troy Messenger.

Coming events cast their shadows before. thus every turkey is now look ing around for the shadow of man with chop axe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
Sidewalk Pencilinss
{, netirl.s TeIssr.ph omci.I.

"The passing from the official life of tne western Union Telegraph Company of '. M. Stephens and Dr. F. P. Mur- ray of Atlanta" said an old time teleg- rapher Of Montgomery, removes rom snos telegraph Service two men wno have been identihed with it for nearly a half-century. the company's main oh1ce in Atlanta Ter great many years and pr. Mur- ray was his night chief operator as welu as being . practicing physician Later MT. stephens was promotea 70 6e Dr. Murray manager of the main oftce, suhsequently promoting him to De As SietAnt Superintendent.
 of the telegraph business. .the 4story or their lives. would make an interesting
 s.Mr. Stephens is rated 2, wealthy man.. He has served as an Alderman or Atlanta and has played conspicuous part in the upbuilding of the Georgia metropolis. He and pr. Murray visit Montgomery often and they have many warm friends here"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
Wait to Hear from the County Beats.

Modesty would suggest that the Bir- from other portions of the State before they pre- empt all the State offices. It may be that they will need a few votes to elect their ticket.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20

Whats the name of that town--Pm too busy to look"
 "W-w-w-which t-t-t-t-town d-d-d'y mean--
 ''oh. the one about three towns back --gse, you're slow"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
NOT so FAST, PLEASE.

The Portland (Me.) Express, com menting on The Advertisers remarks about the duty of good citizens to re- fuse to vote for corrupt nominee of their party. says:
 This. and much more of the same or der, being published in Southern pa. pers shows that new san Kind the 11 'hoaghe nsone of the South. While the fault of which The Advertiser complains has existed to some extent in the North, 1t mas as it has been south of Mason and Dixon's line, where the Democratic label has been sufficient to carry a man through to untold pluralities.
 The Express should not endeavor to saddle so much of the blame on the South and keep so little for its own section. There was time when the great black peril overshadowed all else in the South. Then the white people were forced to stand together in obe- dience to the first law of nature, and to vote for the nominees of the Demo- cratic party regardless of all other considerations whatsoever.
 That time is obsolescent, if not actu- ally obsolete. Tho Southern people have marked out their own road and intend to follow it. The black peril. so far as the suffrage is concerned, has been put behind us forever. It is no longer necessary for our own safety to vote solidly for the nominees of a party, whether those nominees are honorable or otherwise. Democratic leaders should be made to feel and un- derstand that unless they put fit men on the ticket they have no right to ask or expect the solid support of the voters of the party. Believing in party regularity and party fealty, we yet insist that the good citizen owes higher duty to himself. his fellow citizens and the country than blind fealty to party.
 Can The Express study the situation past and present, in the North and congratulate itself that blind adher- ence to party Is a Southern fault? Il 1t will look over many of the States of the North and East, and most of the large cities. it will find cities and States under control of Republican machines as despotic and unyielding as ever was the rule of the Czar. It will find that the voters have been virtually led to the polls and voted as the 2 bosses dictated. The present years elections have shown several very de- cided breaks from boss rule, but we cannot feel sure that it will last. Boss ism. as autocratic and corrupt as war may again obtain control ,.apa wieid its old power. Let The Express look
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
rherc Are Others

"Jones says he speaks three dIherent languages"
 Yes; English, German and Intcxica- tion." .t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
Funny World.

Dis is a funny world, Weary"
 How so, Dusty2'
 why, Rockefeller worries about something of an appetite to eat with and we worries about something to eat with an appetite"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
DriftWccd
Tr1le Enough.
BY pHYL VI. ARMSTRONG

True Enough. 'scribbler, the poet. seems welded Certainly; hasn't he a poetic li- cense?"
 Maude's yocation. ''Maude is going to be great sing er." l,'Yesg" "Yes; know she will be great sing, CT because she 'grates on my nerves.
 Just Like q Woman. ''Did she marry for love or money?" "Neither-for spite"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
NIaudIe's Vocation.
Junt Like n Woman
Raardlpg House JoIkes.

B0Ardtpg House JOAeS. Lots of excitement down at our boarding house last night" "What's the matter--did you pay your boardY
 No; but Jones found solid silver for enough to pay his"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
I'm Bee-I,aud
In fhe AutS

PrOfessOr TOad--SuSIe Bee, you VIII have to stop chewing beeswax in school.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
THE KENYON COLLEGE EPISODE.

Often In the past the people or the United States have been shocked by the coming to light of brutalities prac- ticed by college students. In many in- stitutions the ordeal of hazing has been most severe. and not infrequently have boys been placed in jeopardy of life or limb in order to afford fun" for the older youths. It was only a few years ago that a scandal which assumed national proportions arose over the seventies practiced by the cadets of the Military Academy at West Point. Annapolis also has not been without criticism, although the recent death of young Branch as a result of fist fight with Midshipman Meriwether should not be confused with hazing. In this instance, the trouble arose over a real or fancied in- suit. and a straight out prize fight was the outcome.
 Now the eyes of the nation are upon Kenyon College, at Gambler, Ohio. The death of Stuart L. Pierson, a recent arrival at the college. under the wheels of train has caused the bringing of charges of murder against fellow stu ! dents. The coroner and prosecuting attorney have made an investigation, and they declare that young Pierson was bound to the tracks of the rail- l road while awaiting initiation. into a Greek letter fraternity. Since the death of Pierson and the beginning of an investigation, another student has been found bound and gagged He says that he was maltreated and threatened with serious bodily harm, 1t is charged. if he told what he knew of the killing of Pierson. The President of Kenyon College solemnly ayers that there could be no connection between the initiation of Pierson and his death upon the rail- road tracks. He is vigorously defend- 1 ing his college boys. and accuses the coroner and the prosecuting attorney of seeking to cause a sensation which | can result only in damaging seriously the school at Gambler The county of- | hcials claim to have evidence that will | insure indictments on charges of mur- der, and that the arrest of the young men last seen with Pierson will fol- low.
 It is not the belief of any one that
 Pierson was bound to the railroad tracks that he might be killed. It was only to frighten him thoroughly in or der that he might be in proper mental and physical condition to stand the initiation into the fraternity. It was indeed unfortunate that human life should be sacrificed in order that the gay young fellows should have their fun, but it certainly was not their fault. That no idea of murder was had, the prosecuting attorney perhaps will ad- init But that Pierson's death in real ity lies at the door of his college com
 panions, the official says he will con
 tend with all his power before the | courts.
 To the avsrass mind, 1t is almost
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20
City Band.

wAt Ht AA tNhAS AAStS-
 MOntg0mePy City Band.
 We people of Montgomery. said "a . proas op e MonEso@ery E9oa csg Band heard them practice this afternoon and they are, certainly rounding to in fine Unds5 the sans siyes n being the best musical organization Tn Alabama and 1t will be great credit to the Capital City. first organised, due to the efforts of Captain A. G. Forbes and MT. Duncan May. there was considerable interest waned but the band is none the less enthusiastic and the musicians are working hard to bring it up to high state of musical efficiency.
 "Nothing advertises a city so much as a fIrst-class brass band and this band has the material in 1t to give Montgomery the best band in this sec
 Impressed with Presbyterians.
 T am impressed with the amount or m9ney tne b tha Work Of ther church" said a Montgomerian, who was an attendant on the meetings of the
 .sThere ~ are only 1s.ooo members of the denomination in Alabama and yet these people are supporting as many schools and institutions and paying
  one religious body in the State. This must be a severe drain on the mem- bership and requires the hardest kind nf work and thought on the part of the leaders of the denomination"
 Mfr. John Ringing, member of the great circus firm, Ringing Brothers, reached Mentgomery las. night sns1t in ths his night here and will leave this morning for Troy where he joins his show. MT. Ringling. was accompanied by is his cago Capitalist, and MT. Charles Will son, General Excursion Agent of Fore paugh and Sells Brothers, and Messrs. executive officers of the Ringing shows.
 MT. Harvey E. ,s JSnes Jr, e,|o passsn- $ n : road Company. with headquarters In Meridian, Miss, spent yesterday in Montgomery.
 formerly an artist in the employ of The Advertiser. is visiting Montgomery.
 Messrs. M. J. White and John En- strom, we'll known citizens of Pensa- cola. Fla. are in town.
 Mir. M. A. Rabb of Brewton. accom- panied by Mrs. Rabb. is visiting Mont gomery.
 Mir. Claude W. Smith of Prattville spent last night in MontgomeryA
 Mir. M. W. yenable of Atlanta spent yesterday in Montgomery.
 MT. O. H. Warren of Georgiana came to Mont gomery last night.
 Mir. J. E. fletcher Of, Andalusia. is at the New Mabson
 MT. c. K. Little of Tuscaloosa Is in the city.
 Mir. A. M. Scott of Headland is in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-20

Speaker of the House Cannon is still a stand d-patter. To Uncle Joe the rec cent election held no sign.