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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14
Having a Quiet Time.

There is distressingiy little interest In the county politics of Geneva Coun- ty; not enough to be interesting. It may be that the candidates who have announced are such good men that others are afraid to tackle" them. or per chance they are the only ones who are competent to fill the offices to which they aspire, or may be there are no others who want office.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14
In ITouor of PsuI Jones.

From present indications Montgom- cry is likely to be represented at the services in cemmemorationN of the rev. olutionary naval hero, JohnNPaul Jones, which are to be held at the Naval Academy at Annapolis. April 24. A number of invitations addressed to prominent Montgomerians. were re- ceived from Secretary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte. to attend the ceremonies on that occasion.
 The invitations bear the monogram of a gold anchor. They read as fol- lows:
 the honor of your presence at the cer- emenies in commemoration of John Paul Jones at the armory of the Unit ed States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md.. on Iuesaay; Apsii twsh'y-iourtn'
 Among those who were honored by the invitations was Postmaster c. W. Buckley. '
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14
Ills Good stun.

Jackson South Alabamian.
 In the rush today at the head of Alabama dalies, The Montgomery Ad- vertiser doesn't fail in its columns of wit and humor. Phil H. Armstrong, who looks out after that department, writes a column or more of bright, witty paragraphs every day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14
A Coincidence.
Sheffield Reaper.

Sheffield Reaper
 Colbert county has but three candi- dates to represent her in the legisla- ture, and all three have the prefix .'Dr.'' to their names: Dr. George T. McWhorter, who aspires to the sem ate, and pr. J. R. Thurmond, Jr.. and pr. c. T. Morris, who are offering for the house. Now. has any other county in Alabama such candidate" coin cidence,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14
ought to Have Them.
UUl nAxhon Cfft

DVlHdh oiAtAh6S'
 Dothan's postal receipts were more than any effice in the third Congress- ion District last year. Dothan ran ahead of Troy nearly a thousand dol lars, or to be exact s972.s4. A govern ment building and free city delivery Is our contention now. We've earned both.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14
WHAT ST ATE PA PIERS ARE SAYING
AtIsnta Wa. There.

DOtnaH SIItIHBS.
 It was an Atlanta minister who was standing on the crest of the crater of vesuvius. when the present eruption began. Of course Atlanta was in It.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14

Representative Rainey. of Illinois. made a speech in the House few days ago on the pernicious features of the tariff. and from The Brooklyn Eagles comments we copy this highly interesting expose of one working of the system:
 He first produced the sale contracts of the American Waltham Watch Company, and of the. Elgin Company. which the watches cannot be sold in this country. Then he showed how it was possible to buy the same move i ments abroad at very much lower fig ures, to reimport them (free of duty, of course. as articles of American production or manufacture" brought back to the United States after ex- portation thereof"l and sell them here Tar below current prices. Thus un 7 der the contracts of the Waltham and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14
Two Ways of Looking at an Easter Hat.
ground of equity. right and eonssrva-

sioohu VI euuitS, iiSht gnu Sohee. VI tism.
 Such a course will leave outside the political breastworks those designing politicians whose desire for ofice Is su- .perior to their care for the best inter- ests of the state.
 The people are aware that the rail- roads are the greatest factors in the upbuiiding of state and in the deyel- opment of its resources.
 There may be much hurrahing in the beginning but in the end, as we see 1t, the serious thought of the peo- pie will prevail
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14
speaks FeeIinslx.

Greensboro Watchman.
 The Birmingham News in a recent is- sue had an editorial on the subject of "Women Who Smoke" The News did not go on and say that those women who do not smoke make the men smoke.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14

At a recent dressmakers' convention a woman orator---or oratress-told her hearers that "a woman with a waist Is not hobby any more, and no wo- man with a bit of style about her has a waist" Seems to us that here is a good subject for discussion but we pre- fer to get around it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14
Portr.it of Professor Smith.

The memory of Professor Otis Smith, who died last year generally lamented. will be preserved at the Alabama Poly ttechnic Institute by a splendid oil por- trait painted by the Montgomery art ist. Samuel Hoffman. The portrait will be hung in the office of the President.
 It has been practically completed and is said to be a remarkable likeness of the famous educator. President c. O.. Thach of the Alabama Polytechnic In- stitute spent yesterday in Montgomery where he came to look at the portrait. It will be sent to Auburn in few days and hung in it's appointed place.
 ' The life of Professor Smith was in- destructahly interwoven with the cause of higher education in Alabama He was Identified with the Alabama Poly technic Institute from tEe day of It's establishment and the, Auburn alumni everywhere learned of his death last year at a ripe old age with deep regret. They will learn with interest that in the institution for which he did so much his portrait will hang in the years to come.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14

Some of our Georgia friends are very much disgusted with Vesuvius for get ting up such a rumpus and thus draw ing attention away from Georgia pol itics.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14

Hon. Jesse Stallings has announced for alternate Senator and proposes to make an active canvass of the State The people have an ample field from which to choose.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14

Now we will probably not soon hear the last of Carnegie's kissing stunts at
 Atlanta Strange that a little kiss should make a noise to be heard
 around the world.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14

Vermont promises the country some genuine maple syrup but we suspect that the principal constituent will con- tinue to come from corn or sorghum stalks
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14

Probably one reason why some Bos- tonians want the saloons kept open till midnight Is that they can then go home "early in the morning."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14

In the days to come will some future Bulwer write sequel to his Last Days of Pompeii," pertraying like ter ribles scenes in this country?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14

Possibly when they are through with Elijah" he will find himself go- ing up without needing a chariot-up in the air.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14
Was Hamburger Right or Wrong in
 Repudiatlng the Contract.

MObiIe Herald.
 Below is the icmarkabie "contract" presented to MT Hamburger in Feb ruary for his signature by three self appointed bosses who attempted to trade off the Conner followers in re- turn for a recognition of their power by MT. Hamburger.
 Read 1t carefully, read MT. Hambur- gers reply. Then decide whether or not he was justified in repudiating the contract, although his action resulted in the Big Three" finally getting a candidate to oppose the man who pre- ferred to be the Senator of all the peo- pie
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14
Rnrnl Maii cnrriern.

Washington. April 12--iSpecial)-- Rural carriers appointed; Brockton' routel, William D. Brock. carrier James A. Brock, substitute; LiviRss- ton route l, Forrest T. Rean, carrier Jodie Battle. substitute.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14

They are getting so over in Geor- gia that when they see halo around the sun they think it Is another polit- ical ring.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14

The Hartford Courant, Republican, "dont' see why living in the South should disqualify," referring to the agitation for a Southern Democrat as q candidate for the Presidency We'll, that will not disaualify any man in the estimation of sensible people.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14

Just think what Dowie missed by not having a successful flying machine at his disposal when he first heard the news from Zion City. If he had ben able to take flight of a few hours from Mexico and had unexpect- edly pumped down among the mal- contents he would have shaken them up a few. to say the least of it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14
Interesting Report

T understand that the Montgomery Traction Company has a force of en- gineers, who have been at work for many weeks laying out road from Montgomery to Alexander city" said a we'll known citizen yesterday. The lated on starting this enterprise. If an electric line was run to this point 1t would open up a country trade to Montgomery that is worth half the trade now coming to this city. Alex ander City Is less than forty miles from here as the crow files. Still Alexander City Is far nearer Atlanta than Mont gomery by railroad. The country ad-
 jaeent to this prosperous town Is the are constantly springing up there If the consolidated line does do this. Mont gemery will everlastingly be obligated to 1t. I think it is wise stroke of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14
The Sort of spirit That Wins.

IuSK6SeB NEWS.
 Our town and county have grown because of the spirit of cooperation among the citizens. The question of who can lead don't bother us. but how all can help is the dominant spirit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14
Finhin, Time.

Mandy grease dat skillet--Raatus go an'dig dat bait; Golly Ans so anxious dat An des kaint hardly wait. Lijah get dat hook an line; don't stand aroun' an grin. Ans gwine to trabble to'ds dat crick~ it's fishin' time agin. Fishin' time--oh. halleluJah. cat fish an' de perch Fishin' ali de week and gwine on suns day to de church.
 meal from out de bin; We's gwine to fry dem yaller cats~
 4. H. A.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14
AunuaI ERr Hunf,

The annual egg hunt at Pickett Springs will take place this afternoon. It Is a public institution-this annual vited.
 The eggs will be furnished. The Montgomery Traction Company will see to that There will be plenty of the eggs, too. Perhaps there will be enough for all the children to get one. Some of the eggs will be valu- able The children will be given an open field for them. It will be chill will hardly be any place for grown ups, unless they come with children. And it's all free. The children will be as welcome at Pickett Springs as the flowers in May.
 MT. J. c. Ware, Vice-President Durr Drug Company, is reported to be in a critical condition at Birmingham in- firmary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14

The Advertiser has enough to do at home without "butting' into the Ten nessee subernatorial contest, but can not resist asking it's esteemed contem- porary. The Chattanooga Times, a question. The Times says:
 The friends of Mir Patterson are figuring his nomination on the first ballot while as a matter of fact the votes so far instructed and uncontes- tial lead.
 The question we want to ask is. do you count in your list of contested delegations that from Shelby county. which is for MT. Patterson and num- bers eighty-seven. And further do you believe there Is scintilla of reason or justice in contest of that delega- tion?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14

Teh cigar of pleasure Is all right un- til 1t dwindles to the ashes of regret.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14

Sometimes people are glad when a man comes into their town and set- ties and are glad again if he settles be- fore he moves out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14

None are so blind as those who will not see their finish.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14

A live topic sometimes becomes . dead weight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14

A man needn't expect warm recep~ tien when he takes cold feet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14

Reading in the papers of the risk being run by some scientist in his eff forts to obtain views and information about the great eruption, reminds us that perilous ventures in the desire for information are not new. and noted historical case is also connected with vesuvius. Caius Phineus Secundus. usually spoken of as Pliny the Elder, was in the neighborhood of the vol canos when the great eruption of 79 began. Wishing to study the phenom- enen closer he ventured into the little town of stabiae and was caught and overwhelmed by the terrible showers of mud and ashes that buried Pompeii and Herculaneum. He was one of the most eminent scholars and historiaRs of his day. but his desire for knowl- edge overcame his prudence and his life paid the forfeit while he was not yet an old man. If he had escaped we may be sure that his account of the eruption would have been edifying.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14
RusfneM

Dear Owen: Your account is of such long standing that we would be glad if you would get up and give 1t your seat. Sktnin.
 Dear skinin: Here Is a dollar; please reseat me. owen
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14
SATURDAY. APRIL al, 1906.
A NOTABLE VICTORY.

The recent Senatorial contest in Mobile attracted a great deal of at- tention because of the open declaration of the Committee conducting MT. Walsh's campaign that he was a Co., mer man and. that vote for him was a vote for Conner. Some Of Mir. Co., mer's supporters resented the state ment, but Mir. Conner went into the county himself and canvassed a con- siderable portion of the county and city in MT. walsh's interest. The re- suit of the primary was a decided vic- tory for MT. Hamburger who months ago expressed himself for Lieutenant Governor Cunningham and has never wavered In his allegiance. His paper The Herald. has been and is an un- fiinching advocate of Dr. Cunning hams election.
 Some things were done in that cam paign that are without a precedent in Alabama political history. A commit tee of three men wrote to MT. Ham, burger, laid down certain propositions ten assent and in that event they would keep down certain opposition to him which at that time was threatened. The agreement was not to hold good in case Conner was defeated for Gov ernor.
 MT. Hamburger indignantly spurned the offer and his letter is one of which he and all his friends may well be proud, In speech at one of the coun- try places near Mobile on the eve of the election Mir Hamburger among other things said:
 Listen. Democrats: I wish to say that if our grand old Democratic yes: sel in Alabama, which has beeff served so nohly and so faithfully, by true , ana has been carried the hopes and aspir- ations of our people If the time has come when one man. B. B. Conner. O! salvation, then let us. in the words of Holmes to "Oad Ironsides. say: Mail to her mast her only flag.
 Set every threadbare sail.
 And gys hsr to anS 1se tSs Sed rsie St storms
 Never before in the history of Ala bama has a man attempted. as Judge Semmes put it, to assume charge of the executive. legislative and adminis-
 Never before has one man gone up and down the State charging that your public oficars were the plia1t tools of corporations and were subsi- dized by the railroads"
 MT. Hamburger is a brilliant young man and we believe will make Mobile an able. faithful and ever watchfui Senator. He has shown true manhood in this campaign. and that he will wear no mans collar. The Advertiser most heartily eongratulates him and is glad that the majority of the Democratic voters of the county resented the out side attempt to influence their action.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14

The poet tells us the night has thousand eyes and If he had ever heard a back fence sereuade he would think 1t had a thousand tongues as well.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14

ih5" Gs'Gss' ss soa srss any retailer in the United States for less price than s2e. You can go into the store at lso Broadwsy and buy grade after grade. Representative Rainey produced the actual watches in the House: He gave the makers. nsnmnsrs; so ns challengins the com cSSmpaniies nrics these watches had been sold abroad. Jt must have been low enough to ai- low the English dealer to make prof 1t, and stiIf sell the watches back to this country at figure admitting Of underseiling the market here by from twenty to forty per cent. It was one of the ciearest cases ever known.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14

No -ene objects to person taking care
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14

whiskey and onions shouldn't be men. toned in the same breath.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14

When a man gives his seat to a wo- man In street ear he always faeIs like some one ought to step up aud hang medal on him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14

What They Are For. Whats the matter old man, hard upHi Yep.
 Why don't you put up somethinGf Good idea; this umbrella Is just the thing. |
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14
D RI F T W O O D
Persistency thou art a jewel
BY PHIL T. ARMsrR oNa.

f A man needn't expect a warm rscsp- ton when he takes cold feet Sometimes people are glad when . man comes into their town and set- ties and are glad again if he settles bee fore he moves out. None are so blind as those who will not see their finish.
 tTeh cigar of pleasure Is all right un-
 A. live topic sometimes becomes q
 No -ene objects to 2 person taking care
 A speaker needs a strong argument to hold the attention Iof an audienea.
 When man gives his seat to a wo- man In a street ear he always fssls like some one ought to step up and hang a medal on him.
 The poet tells us the night has a thousand eyes and If he had ever heard a back fence sereuade he would think 1t had a thousand tongues as well. whiskey and onions shouldn't be men. tioned in the same breath.
 Siishce is koiaeh nut With some I
 Pride Is the attribute of human na- ture that makes woman pay six dol. der to e0f bras sea about o her ePef m o-
 It isNalways a source of much comfort to young man to spend his hard earn- ed savings for box of candy to send to young lady and have her feed the most of 1t to her dirty faced kid bro- ther. her pet dog. and the hated rival The elephant at the Washington Zoo recently ate from the wall a suit of clothes belonging to his keeper. He evidently was much agrieved when 1t discovered that he had put the clethas in the wrong trunk. A woman can make more fuss over discovering that she has walked down the street without her hat on straight than a man can over getting shot,
 Matches may be made in heaven but they are unmade on earth. It Is better to convert a man and marry him than to marry him and con- vert him. Easter Hats. A couple strolled into A mllliner's shop. When he saw the prices he Thought he'd drop. She picked up a frame Said "Whatll cover it bestT' Maybe his check would
 He said he guessed From Experience. Woman Lecturer: Do you believe In women's rights?
 MT Henpeck: certainly do; have been handed many a one in the jaw. What They Are For.
 Whats the matter old man, haTd upHi Yep.
 Why don't you put up somethingf
 Good idea; this umbrella is just the thing. 
 Business Dear Owen: Your account is of such long standing that we would be glad If you would get up and give 1t youg
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14

A speaker needs a strong argument to hold the attention of an audience.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14

Easter Hats. A couple strolled into A milliner's shop. When he saw the prices he Thought he'd drop. She picked up a frame Said "What'll cover 1t bestT' Maybe his check would He said he guessed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14
From Experienc

From Experience Woman Lecturer: Do you believe In women's rights?
 MT. Henpeck: certainly do; have been handed many a one in the jaw.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14

silencs is golden but with some 1t is only plate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14

Pride Is the attribute of human na- ture that makes a woman pay six dol. lars for a seat at grand opera in or. der to brag about it to her friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-14

It Is always a source of much comfort to a young man to spend his hard earn ed savings for box of candy to send to a young lady and have her feed the most of 1t to her dirty faced kid bro- ther. her pet dog. and the hated rival.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-27
A COMPARISON OF
 JEFFERSON AND TAMIL TON
The Great Constructive Statesmen.

markable personalities would meet. and there can be no prophecy of the
 result, had not Jefferson been a man
 of such character that he would never argue question or attempt to force his opinion on anyone.
 By his gentle manners. his absolute frankness and his delicate suavity.
 Jefferson soon became the recognized
 leader of the people; Hamilton. on the
 other hand, by his natural leadership and his appearance of command. be-
 came the leader of the thinking men.
 The people followed Jetfers son
 through their love for him. they fol-
 lowed Hamilton through their respee { for him. Jefferson won their affections.
 Hamilton demanded their respect.
 During the troublous times before the
 Declaration of Independence Was fram-
 ed. Jefferson sought God for aid: Ham ilton went about with commandin r
 bearing and people did what he said. While the signers of the declaration
 were delibcrating and praying. so much is the ridiculous likely to happen upon the sublime. that Bentamin Harrison.
 a huge. unwieldly member from Nir- gipia turned to Gerry "a little, insiG nificant member whom a gust of wind might have blown away .and said: Gerry, when the hanging comes. I shall have the advantage of you. you'll KICK In the air hoif an hour atter IL Is all over with me"
 The declaration was signed and has been recognized ever since as the spirit of our Government. Hamilton. on the other hand. was the chief inHuente in the moulding of our Constitution. and thus he gave us tn" form of our Gcr- ernment Jefferson is the founder of our Democratic spirit. Hamilton Is the author of our centralized Constitution.
 Both will live long in the memory of
 our people and both. indeed, can never die.
 Personally Jefferson was bright and
 wholesome; Hamilton was cold and d ignifed.
 Jefferson was a great lover of home and his remarkable tendency in this respect is shown jn the manner In which he took his wife's 1eath. He threw all public an tirs to the wird and stayed by the bedside of lis wife, when she was dying. To the last she talked to him and thought of no one else.
 After her death. his nature was cen | siderably shaken. but he threw his
 energies into his CountrNs interests | and was willing to sacrifice himself | for her interests.
 | Hamilton had no domestic relations | to soften his nature and bright en his Mfe, for he was too proud to ask for axnapathy and few therefore know that