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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
THE TRUTH WELL EXPRESSED.

John Sharpe Williams never said a truer thing than this: Tn the United States a man can't get any higher than being a citizen. being an American gem tleman, whether he is President, post master. justice of the peace or mule driver"
 No doubt there are many who will take issue with MT. Williams on this proposition. There will be those who will contend that the man who holds a high office, before whom the common people bow. and to whom they look for favors, is much higher and better than the plain citizen who holds no office and wants none. but who goes through life doing his duty as he sees 1t, at peace with all mankind and envying no man. They will say that the ordinary citizen occupies much lower place than the big official does. but they will be mistaken. To use the language of The New Bedford Standard:
 Outside of officials, there are men who have so little comprehension of what 1t means to be an American citi- zen that they set the official on a pe- destal where he does not belong and view him as a superior being, with themselves as grovellers; and there are the plain toadies who are worse yet. Thinking they have respect for the of fee, they really have sycophancy for the man who happens to occupy 1t. Citizens who proffer that treatment and officials who accept it do not under stand-we are afraid they never can understandable dignity of the Ameri- can citizen. To such, Representative Williams's observation that man can't get any higher than being citizen is more puzzling than a cuniform in- scrIption.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
BLAMING THE DEMOCRATS.

| r Before The Advertiser took to pub. fishing verbatim reports of MT. Com. CTS speeches he was not quite SC guarded in his expressions as he seem, to be just now. He spoke at Luverne in Crenshaw county, some weeks ago and the impression be created upon the mind of MT J.C. Fonvilie, the leading Populist of the State, Is best expressed in that Populist's own words. In let. ter to The Montgomery Journal. among other things he said:
 But. don't let me forget to tell you about MT. Corners speech.
 l heard him for more than two hours and he didn't appear to suffer for lack of wind.
 Indeed 1t looked like, at the end of two hours, he was just beginning So make up his mind to begin.
 He gave the Democrats down the country" (which is short for some- thing else) and I couldn't say word in their defense.
 But, do you know, I think it is in bad taste for Democrat to be heap ing up all manner of criminal charges against the party.
 s In such case can't help but think of that philosophical remark of the
  There is but one bird that befouls it's own nest"
 Most anybody knows which bird that is-doesnit he?
 It is not the proud American Eagle.
 It is my nature to side with she under dog in the fight. but 1t was So plain that Mr. Conner Is right in hts accusation of the party that I just naturally quoted little from Shakes peare. something like Lay on Mo-
 When a fellow is telling the gospel truth on his fellow Democrats I have not the heart to challenge his state ments.
 According to Mir. Conner. the Demo- crats of Alabama are to blame for the distressful condition which he paints and depicts and portrays. And he makes 1t so plain that the doctor, in the amen corner is bound to confess the corn" Mir. Conner intimates that the constitutional con- vention, which was tolerably Demo- the railroad than for the Sfarmer man."
 He intimates that the Legislatures of the State, which has inci.ned somewhat to the Democratic faith, have been very careful to protect the poor railroads against the stlf-assertive, vulgar far mer man" all these years in spite of the good doctors efforts to the contra ry.
 I couldn't help but think Mir. Conner is right :n holding up the Democrats to the scorn of the people and in a kind of sotto voice. I said Lay on McDuf! and while you're at. it, d--n 'em. give 'em enough!"
 The Populist leader was not alone in his construction of the plain import of MT. Comer's speech at Luverne, and at other points in Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20

must be settled by investigation and to a large extent by experiment. The enc fact that stands out too plain, to be misunderstood Is that, the South must supply the place of the negro by the importation of white labor. and to practical and satisfactory solution of that problem the best thought and the best efforts of the Souh must be direct- ed. The task Is with us and on us and cannot be put aside. It is largely t2 be settled by our own people. and every movement looking to an early and satisfactory solution will be wel- comed,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
Had Better curtaiI.

Clayton Record.
 From the way the farmers are buy ing fertilizers. there will be no de- crease in cotton acreage this year. The streets are lined with wagons loaded with fertilizers each day. The present high price stimulates the farmer to plant cotton. of course. He should not neglect, however to plant corn and raise hogs, so that he may be independ- ent, in a way. should the cotton crop fail, or such a quantity be grown as to reduce the price. With cotton as the surplus, so that they will not be forced to sell, the farmers would be the absolute masters 1of the situation. Diversity in crops is the doctrine that we would preach.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
Get Land.
rarntte Banner

The great object of every young mans ambition in this country should be to get land. It will pay better than any investment that can be made. there is plenty of land to be had at low prices. and any price below $15 an acre is cheap. The tide of imuigration Is setting this way and men are coming every month who want land and who know how to make it pay. Land is be- ing taken up rapidly by men who know the value of it. Tn a few years there will be no land for sale in this part of the State. Already there are vast tracts taken off the market. With all thy getting, get land. It is a good thing to have.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
Don't Need Him or HI. Views.

The people of Choctaw County do not need Comerism nor will they have it. In this neck of the woods" we need railroads and progross, not Comerism, with It's attendant ills. We have no fight to make on railroads and the rates of freight deos not bother us. The iobber is the only man who would be benefited by a reduction. We, of Choc- taw County, would still pay the same price for goods and the N difference would go into the pockets of the job Der. Prices are governed by the gen eral market and the masses would not be benefited In the least. ---
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
Driftwcod
The pa,ter of c,hildinh Feet.
BY PHIL H. ARMSTRONG.

 The batter of childish feet-why gee luv the happy sound Of course thar's some old crabby FOLKS don't like 'em round. But bless their hearts love to hear the ever welcome beat The pit-a- -pat-a- -pit-a-pat of little childish feet. I love to see the little legs twinklin in the sun. love to hear their happy peals of laughter as they run. And after all in life there ain't much music half so sweet As to hear the batter of our little childrens feet. How soon the little kids STOW up and leave us all alone How oft we hear their echo in the night winds doleful moan. How oft we long fer days gone by time never will repeat How oft we miss the batter of the lit- tie childish feet!
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
Sidewalk Pencilinss
PrnIsr Tor M. F. Ynndiyer.

!.
 Montgomery should take off it's hat to w. +. Vandiver," said a well known citizen yesterday. To-day have been carrying in my mind everything that has been for the betterment of Mont gomery for a number of years and l can trace where Mir vandiver was the leading spirit in the movement that gave these things to Montgomery
 For years and years we struggled with street railway proposition that was nightmare to us. The service we had reflected no credit on our city. The service was criticised by every visitor to whom Is the credit of sour present magnificent system due? I thiFk that most Of 1t is due to Mir. Vandiver. The present magnificent lighting system is due to him. He took no small part in securing the new hotel. and to-day see that we are to have Freight Bu- reau here to make sure that Montgom- cry merchants are not discriminated against. And at the same time l call to mind that MT. Vandiver was tho leading spirit in that movement.
 Tt has become a byword in Mont- Romery that if yandiver Is interested in any movement it's a go. He has never sought office. He has asked no reward. He Is the kind of citizen that any city might well feel proud of.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
c.rmnu rnDres., Jev-I..

The German empress in addition to jewels worth $50O,00O that are her own private property has the right to use the splendid collection of gems that be- long to the Prussian treasury. The Empress is thus able to sometimes ap- pear at court wearing jewelry valued at G1,26O, 900.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
Darkness or the Light.

Tell me which you gwine to choose
 De darkness or de light? Gwine to seek de shadder
 Or de sunshine bright? Gwinter loow fer trubble
 Or gwinter. look fo right Which you take
 De darkness or de light? Amt you gwine to help some brother
 Struggling in a plight? Ain't you gwine to say word to
 Cheer 'em in de fight? Gwine to eat your grub alone
 An not divide a bite? Which you take
 De darkness or de light?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
For Law Enforcement.

The Press in it's advocacy of enforce ment of the law, Is merely doing a duty we owe to society and good govern ment. We are after no one individual but all individuals who openly and notoriously violate the laws of the country. The strict enforcement of the law, means Q higher citizenship, which every individual should aspire to. When man takes an oath to deal out justice, we believe in carrying 1t out to the letter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
Keep At It.

This spirit of defiance towards law will live and grow just as long as en- deavors to enforce the law are sporad- ic and occasional It makes no differ ence how great the wave of reform" may be, law breakers are never terri fled or very much disturbed by such movements as long as they take the wave" form. It is the patient, per sistent, persevering, untiring and de- termined effort to enforce the law which breaks their hold.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
Right Sort of Growth.

T.- : already begun. It will he 5oxao leaf with two stories. There will be six class rooms and an auditorium or as- semDly room The building cost Sf2,- oVV. cement stone will be used in tho construction, and the plan view exhih- US pretty building. August is set for the completion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
Prepare. For the Great Fnir.

AndaIuSla Times.
 It seems now to be settled fact that Montgomery will have State fair next fall. Our farmers and others as we'll should take advantage of this oppor- they can do In the way of raising fine stock and agricultural products. We know of at least two Covington County farmers who would take premiums on fine ho1s.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
First American FIrem,n.

Letehworth Cox, who was a stoker on the first locomotive that ever got up steam in America, celebrated his 91st birthday at his home in Jones' burg, N. J.. on Christmas day. MT. Cox was the son of Joseph and Hanna Cox and was born in Chester county. Pa in 1914.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
satlsfaetory Arrangement.

GunterSV1lte Democrat.
 The Committees plan for a primary, appears to cover all the ground. The date was made late to meet the de- mands of farmers, and 1t gives the people an opportunity they never be- fore enjoyed, that of naming the United States Senator. The convention ter to select these gentlemen in con vention than to have them nominated by primary We are content with the arrangement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
Times Have Changed.

duHIsVIIIe Mercury.
 The general idea seems to be that the result of the action of the committee will be to overshadow the Governors race and make the Senatorial race the main question of the campaign. Thom- as Nelson Page, in one of his southern stories, makes an old gentleman de- clare with pride, My father resigned from the United States Senate in order to become Governor of his native State"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
Must Have Better Rules.

Unless the rules are changed to elim- mate professionalism and dangerous is doomed in America. It is entirely too rough and detrimental to the moral or the student body. With sensibIe changes our school lads could not fr- vent a finer sport. -a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20

Of Soap, six boxes Gu ticura Oint- ment, and two bottles of Cuti- cura Resolvent. I bathed with the Soap, applied the Ointment once . day, and took the Resolvent as di-
 T.. A1s.k.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20

The editress of The Americus Times Recorder puts it forcibly when she says 1t would be decidedly peculiar if la dies visiting the White House hereaf- ter should have to arm themselves to prevent official rufiians from knocking them down and dragging them out"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
Candldates Galore.
Annistnn star sHm'

HTHIStOH StaF. '
 In Alabama the fun is just beein- ning. but 1t is beginning in good shape. 1nless all signs fail. and they never do, Alabama for every office to be filled. and there may be one or two candidates more than are needed. It sometimes happens that way.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20

Recently The Advertiser noted that the cities of Galveston. Houston and Dallas were contending as to which had the worst sidewalks. The Mobile Item entered Mobile in the contest The Advertiser wants to enter Montgomery as having the best. Not only that. we have more of them than any city of similar size in the United States.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
A suExe.tlon.
MobiIe Herald.

IT some of those sizzling South Am erican republics really want to sbake things up. bit and get out a casualty list that Is noticeable. why don't they remember South Africa and make an
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
T'his To Marvelou..

Attalla- has one of the best. teIephone services in the State. We rarely have even the least complaint. The opera tors are courteous and obliging, and what. Is necessary to improve the ser- vice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
A Good BAsiness.

Cassie L." is making button-foles As buttonhoiing bankers was her long suit, this seems to be an eminentiy fit- tinE vocation. But she will not be able 10 buy many jewels, gowns or bric-a- prac while she holds her present job 2
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20

The action of the Republicans in the New York Legislature in sitting down so hard on the Bracket resolution may satisfy Depew but 1t will have little effect on the countrys opinion of him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
Wiz. Mnn.

Wifey-Jack don't you want to go to Ketchum and Cheatem's today-they are going to knock down number of bargains?
 Hubby-No-excus me, my dear they are also going to knock down a number of people in the rush.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
What State Papers
 Are Saying
It Is Lonely In Its Calllns.

NuEstT7 FfeKlSteT.l 77- -
 The Birmingham News Is calling on the State Executive Committee to meet and rescind its action.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
: U. Tell Those Near By.

MT. Carnegie predicts that we shall sooE nave universal peace. He ought .o let M Corey and some of his other steei Corporation proteges know about
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
ConfessIon of Weakness.

Demopolis Times.
 Just as was anticipated the action of the Democratic Executive Committee has raised howl in some some 5zs,Gtl9}ns ion and I'd News scents a words of damage to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
The Rrute.

T. suppose your wife was speechless with fright when she saw the burglar?
 No. indeed. Whenever a woman gets to that point where she is speech less you may as well send for the un- dertaker.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20

E. s. Noble. Circulation Manager of the Montgomery Advertiser. being duly sworn. The foregoing statement of The Adver- users circulation for the month of Decem- per, 1905s Is true and correct, and compiled after all returns from news boys. news agents, and leftover copies have been de- uucted. E. s. NOBLE,
 Circulation Manager Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14th day of January, 1906.
 F. ". JACKSON,
 Notary Public.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20

Mrs Mary Ellen Lease says poverty Is only imaginary and that no man is poor unless he thinks he Is. Mary may be right about 1t but we have our doubth
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
AWFUL PSORIASIS
 35 YEARS
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ANOTHER WONDERFUL
 CURE BY CUTICURA

CT was afflicted with psoriasis for thirty-five years. It was in patches all over my body. 1 used three cakes
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
One View.

Tired Tim-Say pard what do dey mean by de horn ob plenty?
 Dusty DaVe-I guess it refers to dat bull over yonder-when he lifted me over de fence wid his horn just now
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
BathOs.

Poor wretched man-didn't you ever feel divine afflatus?
 No mum-But l got poison oak wunct from a vine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
THE HIoH wATER MARKs.

The fast month of 1905 was the banner month in The Advertisers circulation. A new htgh-water mark established. It should be remembered that The Advertisers s circulation statements are compiled after the returns from all sources have been de .ueted and the figures given represent only ihe net paid-for output. Here are the De- gfemher figures:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
Hasty All Around.

They married in haste.
 And repenter at leisure I suppose?
 Not a bit of it-they repented in just as much haste-she didn't have the money expected nor he the title.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
TO Improve Federsl Buildine.

T sincerely hope that the bill intro duced in Congress for the appropria- tion of $t00.0e0 to be used in improving the Federal building here will pass" said government official yesterday.
 Montgomery has grown so steadily during the past five years that we have actually 'outgrown the size of the present building The addition made last year helped matters to some ex- tent, but many of the departments which have quarters in the building are right now pressed for room. The post-office people, of course. need the room worse than any of the rest of us in tho building. There Is certainly nos doubt that we ned a bigger and better build ing that we now have.
 "The bill appropriating s1.000.000 for a new public building in Atlanta went through Congress a few days ago, and hope that that body of Legislators will be as generous with the Alabama capitol people as they have been with those who. live in Georgia's capital city. There is plenty Of room on the lot for a good big extension of the build ing, and feel sure that Mir. Wiley will exert every effort to see that the bill meets with success"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
nIhn,t WIah tn Rnr
Tnrn Down.

Oh, Jack, isn't that perfect poemi Yes; but you must remember poetry is seldom paid for.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20

He-I love you with an undying love.
 She-Then l can't accept you-I
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20

Poor man-he is under the influence of drink. isn't he?
 Yes-political influence you might say-thats how they bought his vote.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
TrndOubtedIy,
EIectinn Times.

She has a large circle of friends
 Then I suppose that accounts for the fact that she is always running around
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
summer weather in January.

1T don't like this summer weather a bit in January" said citizen yester- day, recently we have had some as sultry days as I have ever experienced. The weather we are now having at this time of the year is almost unprecedent- ed within my recollection, and 1t will be the worst thing that can happen to us If we don't have about ten days or two weeks of real freezing tempera- lures to kill the germs created by our long summer.
 q have always found that the South has been in need Of icy weather after a summer spent in fighting the yel- low scourge. To kill these pests W" must have either extreme heat or ex- treme cold. We couldn't live in a tenn perature of extreme heat. and hence the frfgid weather is essential for our health.
 Think of it. we are nearing the close of January and to-day we can comfort ably sit on our verandas. If this con tinues tourists will no longer need to 20 to Florida. but they can stop in Montgomery for the Winter
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
Stayed Sober Only During CercFnOl

Jack, you said you would stop drink ing when I married you.
 I did, m'dear-(hic) when you mar ried me.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
WhnfR

Money makes the mare 90
 Is very true they say. But what makes the money so
 That on the mare we play,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20

The necessity for paying poll tax and being qualified to vote is constantly H. lustrated in this State. We notice that in Evergreen beat. Conecuh county, an election will be held in February on a proposed stock law. No one subject to poll tax can vote who is not free of poll tax indebtedness No one knows when the occasion for voting may arise in the next year over some city, town, beat or county matter and the few who qualify as voters will have the deciding of all local questions. The safest plan is to meat all requirements and be in position at any time to cast your vote.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20

Messrs l.. s. Livingston, w. T. Smith H. s. Doster and s. s. Mins, citizens o1 PrattviIle, are in Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20

While John Browns body lies moul- dering in the ground his State of Kansas will no longer allow white and colored children in tho same rooms at school If John could come back he would feel dtsKusted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20

Mr c. A. Nicely of Selma. has cor to Montgomery to attend school
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20

The condition of Police Chief A. S Gerald, who is confined to his home on Washington Street with LaGrippe, was reported yesterday as unchanged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20

MT. c. M. Greene of Birmingham, is a visitor to Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20
North Alabama Endorses FaIr.

North Alabama man visiting Mont gomsry surprised some of his local friends yssterday 1y gVi9eg 9ee ms Srenosed enoas State Fair to be held annually in Mont
 We people in the Tennessee Valley" he saids Took upon Montgomery as not only the centre of the State affairs. but as the typical agricultural center of the State Right here in the very heart of the agricultural district Of hibit of the States agricultural pro- ducts. Farmers will not look to Bir- mingham and although the fairs held there have not been failures, they have not been successful rom the VleWpolhL
 "T have observed with pleasure the movement to have an annual State Fair in Montgomery, and you may depend Interest and that we will be well repre- sented in the yearly show"
 MT. Henry H. Matthews, Clerk of the Masons of Alabama, who has been i'll at his home on Pieasant Avenue more than a month was reported last night to be very much improved.
 MT Durwood B. Adams who under went an operation for appendicitis on Wednesday, was reported yesterday to be resting comfortably. He Is at St. Margaret's Hospital
 The condition of Police Chief A. S. Gerald, who is confined to his home on Washington Street with LaGrippe, was reported yesterday as unchanged.
 Messrs L. S. Livingston, w. T: Smith, IT S Doster and S. s. Mins, citizens of Prattville, are in Montgomery.
 Mir. c. A. Nicely of Selma, has come 4n Mont f0 attend school.
 MT. c. M. Greene of Birmingham, is a visitor to Montgomery.
 MT. J. N. Rogers of columbiana is in the city.
 MT. B. Hendon of Marion. is in the city,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-20

MT. J. N. Rogers of columblana Is in the city.