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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-27
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Thomaston Post.
 There IS an S00-acre plantation within three miles of Thomaston that i've years ago could not be sold at $5 an acre. There is now an offer of it for SIP The railroad cauSed this in- crease in value. Down with the rail- roads! The BlackIanI place near town ten years ago went begging at $5 per acre. It is now worth $20. The rail- road did it. Down with the railroads! !! Five years ago our farmers hauled their cotton fifteen miles through mud and sand, and the merchants got their goods the saIn3 way. The railroad has saved us all that. Therefore, down with the railroads. The railroads pay one-sixth of the taxes of the State of Alabama. Therefore, fight and crlp- pie them all you can.
 In these days Of push and progress Alabama would be a desert, except q narrow strip along our naVigable rivers, were 1t not for the railroads. But, in order. to be one of the "peo- pie" and not ''subsidized," railroad slave, you must vote for Conner, whose whole stock in trade is to harass the railroads We do not believe the sen sible. thinking citizens of Marengo County will be misled by the attempt of MT. Conner to arouse their prejudice against the railroads. but will give a rousing majority for Dr. Cunningham, who will do as much as MT. Conner in the way of rate relief, and a great deal more in other affections.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-27
NEWSPAPER ADVANCE.

f it were possible for Henry J. Ray mond and Horace Greedy to come back to New York today, look over copies or the newspapers with which they were so long connected and then go through the buildings of The Times and Trib- une. see the machinery that renders the daily issue of such papers an easy mat ter, they would probably feel as if they had gotten into a new world. Mir. Raymond died in 1869, and Mir. Greeley in 1872-not long time ago. as the world goes, but the newspaper busi- ness since their day has made more wonderful progress than 1t made in all the years since Ben Franklin pulled an old hand press in Philadelphia. In fact, the present size and equipments Of some of the metropolitan offices, and the size and character of the sheets they issue form one of the most strik- ing examples of progress that we can imagine.
 The old editors mentioned doubtless thought they were getting out big papers, but how insignificant they would look beside one of the Sunday issues of today2 It is not merely in the great size of the issues. but in their matter and appearance that the great advance is noticeable. The news alone of one of these big issues would have
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-27
A bud nnd upright Indre.

Alabama Christian Advocate.
 Judge J. R. Dowdell, candidate to sue ceed himself as associate iustice oc cuples a unique position. The justices were elected two years ago Tor six year terms. The law required that he judges be divided into three groups. so that the terms of only two justices would expire at the same time. In the drawing Judges Dowdell and Tyson drew the short term. Judge Tyson is not a candidate for reelection, out Is a candidate for Chief Justice against Judge Weakley. It Is generally conced- ed that Judge Dowdell Is entitled 70 succeed himself both by Virture of the fact that he lacks four years of having served the time for which he was elect ed and also because of his Christian character and legal ability. None of the candidates for the vacancy Is making war on Judge Dowden His danger. if danger there be. lies in the fact that he is unopposed. Although un- opposed he must get more votes than the other candidates In order to be elected If through the apathy of his friends he should fall to do so he would fail of being nominated.
 Alabama has within her borders no man of cleaner life. purer character, and higher purposes than J. R. Dowdell. From early bOyhood. the writer has known and loved Judge Dowdell and is qualified to say these things about him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-27

Geneva Reaper. sThis is The Reaper's last appeal! Vote for Cunningham! And whyf Listen, please:
 Because he is a statesman.
 Because he is liberal.
 Because he is just.
 Because he is honest.
 Because he discourages the expen- allure of money to secure public place.
 Because he has no hired agents to help him.
 Because he Is relying on the loyalty of his friends to help him.
 Because he WILL, If elected, regu- late the differences between the rail- roads and the people, without hurt to either.
 Because his administration will in- vite capital into our State instead of Frightening 1t away.
 Because he is NOT millionaire, but
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-27
A LAST WORD,

The Advertiser now. on the morning o. primary election day. would again beg its readers to carefully consider the claims and qualifications of the op- posing candidates for Governor. One of them, Lieutsnant-Governor Cum ningham, by mental equipment. by na- tural gifts of temper and tempera- ment. by experience and well-demon- strated wisdom and by environment" is pre-emninetiy qualified to ably and acceptably serve the people as Gov ernor of Alabama. As humanitarian. his work among the convicts, when. as physician, he looked after their health and innrmities. gave him national reputation. As a friend of education, his great work in the Legislature and in public speeches all over Alabama show his heart and mind are enlisted in the cause. As a friend of pure govern ment, his great campaigns in favor of a Constitutional Convention and his State canvass for ratification of the new Con- stitution, speak trumpet-tongued as to his yearning desire for white suprem- acy in Alabama. The increase in the revenue of the State from convict labor, from comparatively nothing to hun dreds of thousands of dollars. shows his wisdom and foresight, for no man can deny that he is the author of the plan which has worked these great results As an advocate of railroad regulation, his vote in 1881 in the Leg islature for a Commission law that gave power to order, and power to have things done, proves that he was among the first to favor such a policy. For the fact that the Commission is today elective. the State is indebted to his deciding vote, when. as presiding officer of the Senate, he broke the tie between the friends and opponents of the meas ure. and cast his vote in favor of the measure He is a man of great heart, of great human sympathy. of eauabie frame of mind. attentive to hear. wise to act, and ability second to no man in Alabama
 His opponent, Mr. B. F. Conner, can lay claim to no such record. No pub lie words ever came from his lips on any of the great questions of the day. except when he was to be the benefi- ciary No educational movement re- ceived the aid of his einausnce. No man was inspired to vote fer the new Constitution because Of anything he has said and done. No great money saving plan for the State stands to his credit. His promises of two years ago. when canvassing for the position hs now fills, are all unfulfiileS, and he is seeking to get away from the place where he might do something, and seeking another which gives him no power along that line, There Is noth- ing about him that can compare with his opponent in attractiveness of per sonal qualities or in the good done for the State and people.
 Vote for Cunningham today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-27
nIintlctoc Loven the onls.

London Chronicle. -
 A review In the Outlook rebukes an American writer for wondering whetn... CT err there Is any natural connection" between the oak and the mistletoe. seeing how constantly they are asso- ciated. "In Great Britain" says the reviewer. 'the oak Is one of the trees on which the mistletoe notoriously does not grow" And it Is true that the English child learns in an early lesson of the honor in which its Druids held the mistietoe that by rare chance did grow on an oak. But the reviewed book, being American, is amply 1usu- fled. The hills that surround the Lick Observatory. in California, and that bear it's domes on their highest sum- mits are entirely covered with oaks
 and it is not too much to say that eV, cry oak carries a bunch or punches oi mistletoe. There are square mites on miles. a whole district, full ofAthe 'nat- ural connection" And connection certainly existed in the Druidical mind
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-27
rhree RIllngunl Legl.latures.

London Chronicle.
 Under it's new constitution the Trans vaal is to have a bilingual Legislature. English or Dutch may be spoken. The empire has had a couple of double- tongued Parliaments for many years. Tn Canada an M. P. can adress the House In English or French. and it was only the other day that MT. Bou- rassa, who Is a strong opponent of Jin- goism and vehemently denounced the Boer War, attacked Sir Wilfrid Lau- rier for replying in English to a speech of his in French. Tn New Zealand the Maori or native members have the right of speaking in their own lan- guage their speeches being translated sentence after sentenc by an official interpreter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-27
neht to PosterIty.

hdnSdS Allg OldI
 ManifestlY. we do owe a debt to pos terity society which takes no care for the people to come after IS very nearly unthinkable, but If 1t should exist. it would he a most reprehensi- ble sort. What is that debt? It cer- tainly is not any obligation which con- hlcts with the lawful and moral well fare of the people now on earth. If good roads or creditable institutions of charity are proper and legitimate for the citizens of today, 1t cannot be an obligation to the later gener- Then what is the debt? Well, to es- tablish a condition Of society where in "every man shall have his share to hand down untarnished to the later citizens of this republic the love of lib- erty and the fact of liberty which have come as a heritage from the Fathers: to drive corruption from the state. and, wherever an honest intelli- gence can profit by experience to i'm prove on past conditions This Is the largest part of the debt. There Is another part touching that material consideration so much misconceived, To refrain from leaving a debt for oene- fits which are consumed in one pc- riod and in which posterity does not sh are; to be wise in expenditures that draw on future credit. and to bequeath sound assets as security for the invest ments,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-27
IMP OF INDIGESTION
How to Get The Better of Tais Cnass
 of Misery.


 A scientific writer upon stomach troubles says: 'Tf you have ever euf- fered from indigestion--and who has not 7--your imagination has probably pictured a ferocious little imp dancing in the pit of your stomach. causing that organ to neglect all of it's duties. with result that is not only painful. but fills you with misery from day to day" This writer certainly had suf- fered with indigestion. for there IS no more disagreeable, nerve-racking and sick -all-over disease than indigestion.
 A great many people who have been treated for years for diseases of the heart, liver or kidneys, when they used Miona stomach tablets found that not only did Miona cure the stomach dis. order, but it made them well all over and the other troubles were also cured
 If you suffer with nervousness. sleep lessness, indigestion, sick or nervous headache, pains in the back or sides, get a soc box of Mi-o-na from D. O Fowler and take one of the little taD- let's before each meal It will do you world of good and you will soon be well and free from indigestion, and its symptoms. F. c. Fowler has so much faith in this medicine that he gives an absolute guarantee with every box. Ash him to show you this guarantee
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-27
Vote for H. 4. SkeRGs, IT,. for AssO- ciate Railroad Commissioners.
An orIentaI Brewery Trust.

Everybody's Magazine.
 There is a brewery trust in Japan. Once Japan imported all the beer she consumed. After a time she learned how to make her own beer. and at several places breweries were established with Japanese capital. These for a time competed with the usual result Tn 1904 the government itself con- ceved. planned. initiated and organized the brewery trust of Japan. and now directs the trusts operations. Under government direc- ton the trust has thrived amazingly. and while stupid competition has been injured. one has been garroted or robbed. Mean while. under government control the amount of beer exported from Japan in 1905 was double the amount exported in 1904. and the amount exported in 1908 will probably double the amount exported in 1905. for under government direction Japan Is begin hing to seize. the beer trade in China and Corea-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-27

filled every column of Tribune or a Herald only one-third of a century ago, while Raymond or Greeley would have considered 1t unpardonabIe extrava- gance to use as many elaborate illus trations--even if they could have pro duced thAm---in month. as is now used in some special issues. Verify and truly. newspaper enterprise and advancement has been wonderful. even within & generation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-27
VOTE FOR CUNNINGHAM! A STATESMAN--A MAN OF MORE THAN ONE IDEA

only a plain. honest citizen, aspiring to position on merit alone.
 Because he Is a friend in reality and not by pretense. to every citizen of the State, advocating justice and fairness to all alike.
 Because he said IF YOU WANT ME FOR YOUR GOVERNOR YOU MUST GIVE ME THE HONOR. I AM OP- POSED TO MEN PAYING THEIR WAY INTO OFFICE"
 Now, fellow citizens. had he not ut tered another word except these last, during his entire campaign, then he would be justly entitled to your vote, for embodied in them are all the high CT traits of human character Then vote for the man who uttered them that high pinnacle of dignity and hon or to which she Is justly entitled. Vote for Cunningham
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-27

Talk about corporation support of Cunningham in the light of the great lumber, cotton mill and fertilizer trusts anG corporations stand at the back of Conner Up to the very hour of open- ing. Cunningham has no support of any kind from any corporation with head quarters in or out of Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-27

Recently the authorities of an Ohio town had a careful examination made of can of "potted chicken and found that practically the entire contents were veal Now. if the veal was good and sound article. the purchaser was rot injured, so far as the mere matter of diet was concerned. but as we have more than once contended, the buyer was really swindled. because chicken is more expensive than veal and the buyer paid a high price for a cheap article under an assumed name, There ia where the wrong comes in.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-27

In his whole career, Dr. Cunningham has always placed the honor and inter- est and welfare of the State above all other considerations. He is worthy to b. Governor of Alabama. and ought to bs chosen by the Democrats at today's primary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-27

The different effects of heat North and South is shown by the fact that there were nine persons prostrated In Boston last Monday, yet the highest temperature was only eighty-nine de- grees. We have it six or eight degrees hotter in Montgomery and no prostra- fiona
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-27

strange news can often be found in the newspapers. A late example is the statement that Hetty Green is go- ing to put up the money for her son to make the campaign as the Republican candidate for Governor of Texas. If may be that she has some spite against him and wants to help him to make fool of himself Unless it is something Of the kind, we, can't understand what at is that can get money from her.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-27

The swift Packing Company. Chi cago, offers prizes to it's employees who will get married. The Massachusetts Board of Education announces that the marriage of woman teacher in the public schools is equivalent to a res- isnation, and that no married woman will be employed as teacher. That's one point of difference between Chi cago and Massachusetts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-27

It will take but few minutes of your time to go to the polls today. Many important positions are to be filled and you are neglecting your duty as citizen if you do not express your sentiments at the polls.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-27

It is estimated that the wheat crop of the United States this year will reach ahe enormous amount of three-quarters of billion bushels, or possibly more. If any one wants to figure out the num- ber of biscuits that will make he is welcome to the job
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-27

Those Conner shouters who have been claiming such immense majori- ties for their candidate will be laugh ing out of the other side of their mouths Tuesday morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-27

There should be no hesitancy as to h choice for Governor between R. NJ for Cunningham. the man with a record O. work done for the State. for the chtl- dren. for education, for white suprem- acy and for humanity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-27

 n Noble. Circulation Manager of The Montgosry Advertiser, being duly sworn. saFsf
 The foregoing statement of The Adver- SihAFea circulation for the month of June. aeea. is true and correct and compiled after all retatns from news boys news agents. spelled and left~ovsr copies have heen de- dueted E G. NOBLE.
 Circulation Manager. Sworn to ard subscribed before me thts Jeth day of July. 1908 fseai1 P ". JACKSON
 Notary Puhife-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-27
PIctures Must Be Decent.

Selma Journal.
 The mayors of Birmingham and Mont gomery have both declared that while fhey are in office they will not allow obscene, indecent and lieentious pie lures to be posted on the bill boards in their cities. A few days ago the at" tention of Mayer Teague. or Montgom- cry was called to some pictures wnicn had been posted in Montgomery, and he promptly notified the hill posters that they must be covered, and that m future no pictures of that chacter must be posted. In the rush and struggle to beat competitors and catch the pupnc eye many advertisers have gone Tar beyond the limit of common decency with thcI. pictures. Posters are stuck ur, in uublic places that have no busi- ness anywhere except in the middle of bon fire and modesty and virtue are practically derided It is time that fbs public conscience was being aFous- ed upon the question and the law yas taking the matter closely in hand. we have seen little children standing on the streets looking at pictures whlcn were posted on public bill boards mat would not be tolerated Inside or any decent place If the same picture nad been handed to the child and earfaso home 1t would have been promptly, c-n. fiscated by a horrihed mother and I.ft into the fire. Selma has not yet peeh greatly troubled with this class or az. Vertisfng matter We have no Houpt that if 1t ever Is the mayor VIII pc found in harmony with the mayors ot Birmingham and Montgomery and olacC such pictures under the ban or muhi- atnal law.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-27

A vote for BanIxhead is a vote for RaOd public FOads.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-27

Hon. Tyler Goodwin and Hon. James J. Sullivan have returned from Milwaukee, where they went to att tend the annual session of the Grand Aerie, FraternaI Order of Eagles. Mir. Sullivan spent several days In Wau- keshau, Wis, and Mir Goodwin was in Chicago several days before their return to the South
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-31
MONUMENT TO GOV. SMITH

The unveiling OF a splendid monument
to Gov. William Smith C'Extra Billy ,
in Capitol Square, Richmond. Nelnes-
day, was an event OF unusual interest
The parade, consisting OF State and cit.
officials, military, veterans and citizens
marched TO Capitol Square and tine mon
ument was unveiled with appropriate
ceremonies. The parade then formed
and ATTENDED Tie memorial exercises at
Hollywood Cemetery. The proceeding
were under the auspices OF r. f. Lef
Camp OF Confederate Veterans, witt
Judge Theodore 5. Cau..t. a- cAi..
marshal
Judge James Keith, president OF the
Court OF Appeals, presented the monu-
ment and Governor Swanson received II.
each making eloquent addresses. A sa-
lutte was fire by the military.
Miss Eleanor Smith, neice of Governor
Smith, of Fauquier, drew the veil
At the Hollywood ceremonies Col0ne
Thomas Smith. Of FauQuier, was Tie
orator of the dav.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-31
FUND FOR RICHMOND COLLEGE

Five years AGO John d Rockefeller
agr,ei 10 give onc-iourth oi an endoN-
nent OF 800, 900 for Richmond COLLEGE
prOvided the college should raise the
other tbrte-fourth- The Baptisis obi
Virginia. fine alumni Of the college, and
other friends have paid into Che treasury
of the institution $75.I5O. and formal
announcement OF tie fact viii bamadeto
the trustees at their next meeting, which
will bp held next month.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-31
MEMORIAL SERVICE At LOUISA

Louisa Lodge, No a., / O. O. IT,
assisted by Kaloha Lodge, no. 81.
Rebekahs, held their annual memorial
service at the Christian Church at Louisa
Sunday afternoon After a splendid
sermon by Rev. D. r. Hanna, in which
he dwelt on friendship, love and truth.
the foundation of relationship, the
two lodges in full regalia marched to
the ceremeteiies and decorated the
graves Of the departed Odd Fellows.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-31
NEWSPAPER CRITICS

An exchange says: "Some one took u-
to task for failing as he said, to publish
all that happened. 1t was fortunate for
this particular individual that discretion
occasionally demands the omission of
unpleasant items. We try 10 print all
items that are news, or that viii ancour-
age, help or cheer any of our citizens
along liie's rugged road. We all, doubt
less, would enjoy reading all the news.
but our policy is To turn over to the
gossips the spreading OF scandals that
only leave sorrow in their trail"
The above will apply to fredericksburg
as well az to all communities.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-31
JOIN c. MELVILLE, Manager.
Not PeddIers. But I1ere to Say

AMI we are prepared 10 protect your
homes. barns and the Ives Of your fam
iIios from any damage by lightning. We
handle ONLY The best goods and guarar-
Tee an worl, and give a policy IL 5000
ON each building against any damage by
LIGHTNING. Our cXperia nee for nine years
over the same counties mas proven that
we give absolute protection. All orders
given our statesmen will receive prompt
attention and erected BY skilled work
Virginia Lightning Conductor Co.
Office and warerOOm 9l3 L. street
Jacobs Yard, fredeIicksburg' Va W.
b Smitten, Mgr, j. W. Jones, Asst. Mgr
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-05-31
REPORT ON JAMESTOWN BILL

Senator Daniel reported from the
Senate Committee on Industrial Expo
sitions his bin appropriating $4,000
for the jamestown Tercentennial Expo
sition. to be held Mt Hampton Roads.
A lunacy commission has reported
Josephine Terranoya as sane aiI the
tlial was resumed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-21

A southern judge tells OF the disqualifi-
cation OF a juryman who came before
him. The case was a capital one and
the lanky backwoodsman declared deter
mined opposition to capital punishment.
Looking at him sternly and in tones some
what suggestive OF wrath the Judge ask
ed the fellow II he did not think there
were conditions so extraordinary as TO
warrant the hanging OF the offender. He
said he did not believe anything could
make him assent to such a verdict.
But will your honor let me explain?'
said the disqualified citizen. I'D like 10
give the court my reasons"
II don't wish to hear any explanation
from you. Go and sit down"
Excuse me. judge. but you must hear
my reason"
well, then, give It, and go along with
you"
The reason l am opposed TO capital
punishment, your honor. is that my old
mummy taught me IL were n sin TO kill
anything that wasn't lttin' to eat