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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27
TWO IRArE CRITICS.

The Advertisers report of the joint debat. at Opelika between Conner and Cunningham must have been unusually good' n has stirred the ire of both The Selma Times and The opelika News
 The Sea Times had no representa- tive at opelika, and, of course. does not know anything about the matter.
 The News wastes two columns Of space on the subject. without chai- longing the accuracy of a single specif- ic statement in the report of Mir. Comer's remarks. The article Is pro- fessediy an appeal to the homefoiks'' of Lee County to judge of the unfair ness of this paper in devoting thirty five inches of it's report to a summary of the news of the day-to the lead" as newspaper men call it; to giving thirty-nine inches to pr. Cunningham s two speeches and only sixteen inches to an effort to find something new in Mir Comer's harangue, a. ut which we had printed pages previously in reports of his other speeches.
 The Advertiser is not alarmed about the effect of The News effort to preju- dice the people of Opeiika and Lee County against this paper. In the re- cent congressional campaign in the Third District The News for weeks did it's level-best for Martin. The prir ary vote showed 33 votes for him in opelika to 2s4 for Clayton. and in the county 1o2 to SPA. The News home folks evidently don't pay much atten- tion to its appeals.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27
NO INTERFERENCE WITH SUNDAY TRAINS,
 SAYS SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION

ton has placed itself on record as re- fusipg to enter into politics. Not even a temptation to join in the advocacy or a plan for the more complete opser- vance of the Sabbath day was suffi- cient to draw it into the center of the political arena.
 Yesterday when letter was presented to the convention. urging that the Sunday School organization in the different counties join in a petition to the next legislature to prevent the run ming of freight trains on Sunday, the committee apointed to consider the communication, flatly refused to take any official action in the matter:
 The request that the. Sunday Schoois take the lend in oposing the Sabbath breaking operation of the .raflroads came from J. c. Majors, Superintendent of Ebenezer Sunday School in Shelby County, Pelham Charge. The letter
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27
A MIXED CONDITION.

The Brooklyn Eagle calls attention to a recent decision made by the Ap- pellate Division of the Supreme Court of Manhattan which is of interest else- where if the court of last resort sus- tains the decision. Briefly the conduc- tor of a pool-room obtained an in- junction to prevent the po..ce from molesting him or interfering with his business without a warrant In short, it mattered not what information the police might have to the illegality or even criminality of the business carried on they were restrained from entering the house without first ob- taining a warrant A test case was made up and carried to the Appellate Court and 1t decided and ruled nat courts of equity cannot interfere with houses and other criminal resorts may be raided or "picketed" on suspicion and that redress for injury wrongfully in flicted fin the process must be sought, if sought at all. through recourse to criminal or civil action against the police authorities"
 The case may be carried to a higher court and that body may reverse the lower one. If it does 1t practically protects such houses and others of even more dangerous characters from molestation, because the police will not be disposed to put themselves to the trouble of getting out warrants, and even if they do it will be singular If in a city like New York. the ,proprietors of such houses will not learn what is going on in time to take precautions for their own safety.
 On the other hand. if the highest court sustains the lower one there will be no privacy or safety. for proprietors and keepers of any kind of public houses. If any policeman may with out warrant enter any house where he thinks. or pretends to think, all Is not exactly right will there not always be found men on the force who will imagine reasons for r'entering all houses or rooms, even private one? It seems to us that there is a chance for trouble, no m how the courts decide.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27
"P R Mastir
Redden-Mayberry.

CentrevIlle, April 26.-(Special.) )--One of the prettiest home weddings that ever occurred in this place was sol emnized at the home of Captain and Mrs. Jacob Dennis Mayberry last night, when their youngest daughter, Miss Ella Olivia, was united in marriage to Robert Guy Redden. The marriage took place at S:30 o'clock last evening In the presence of relatives of the bride and a few intimate friends of the family. Rev. J. M. Glenn, pastor of the Methodist Church performed the ceremony. Little Miss Sybil Nunnelee was ribbon girl, and Miss Alma Knigh- ton was maid of honor. and Clyde Mathews was best man. After the ceremony delightful refreshments were served. Many elegant and beautiful gifts of cut glass, silver and hand painted china were received by the young couple. They left today for Sulligent. Alabama, where they will reside
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27
SIDEWALK PENCILINCS
Jake Wells In Town.

Jake Wells, of Richmond, Va. pro- moter of numerous Southern amuse- ment enterprises and owner of the Bitou and Casino theatres of Montgom. cry, accompanied by his General Manager. Hugh Cardoza. of Atlanta, left last night for New Orleans.
 We ha-en't given up our idea of building a new theatre downtown in terrogated on the subject, The mat ter is in abeyance, however, and l have nothing to say to the public about II on this trip"
 Messrs. Wells and Cardoza visited Electric Park yesterday. This park has been merged into the Wells enter prises and will be managed thIs sea son by Hen--- Greenway, one or MT Wells representatives. The new sum, mer theatre is nearing completion and MT. Cardoza expressed treat pleasure at progress that Is making on the var ious new devices which are being in- stalled at the park
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27
Dr Cunningham Pleased.

cunningham, Democratic candidate for gov ernor passed through Opelika this morning enroute to Birmingham. Since the joint de bate here Monday the Doctor has spoken to large. attentive and enthusiastic au. diences at Lanett. Lafayette. Roanoke and Wedowee He Is much elated at his recep- ton at all of these places and the manner in which the people are turning out to hear him speak. Although it is busy season with the farmers they turn out en masse to the speaking pr. Cunningham was introduced at Lanett by Senator J. D. Nor man. at Tafayctte' by Hon A. W. HoIstein. editor of The sun: at Roanoke by Rev. MT: Stoves, and at Wedowae by Judge stel Blake.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27

be remembered that a majority of the board of eminent engineers decided in favor of a sea-level canal while the minority was for one with locks Re gently we have seen the statement thai if Congress fails to agree on tine plan of canal and provide for the work the President intends to adopt the minori- ty report and proceed on his own re- sponsibility. If he does what reason have we to hope that there will be any improvement? Is not the whole affair a miserable mess?'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27
Not Winning As He Expected.

Alabama Courier, (Athens.)
 It seems that MT Conner is not win ming in his fight as fast and easily as he anticipated, For he has lost each of three efforts in direct succession. He went to Mobile and made a hard fight against Max Hamburg. for the senate, because Max was antagonistic to him and his principles. Max won easily He then went over into the Calhoun against Mr Blackman, won and then Cullman elected MT. A. A. Griffin who was antagonized by MT. Conner So 1t is easily noticed that he is not vim g the fights he hoped to. He said unless he could control the legislature he did not want the office. He had about as well call of the hounds on this propo- sition, for he is not going to be able to control the legislature that is sure.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27
Department of Police.

'Iwant to compliment the police de- partment on the magnificent showing the Memorial Day exercises, said a well known citizen yesterday. The patrolmen all wore their new uniforms and white gloves There was an abun- dance of them at the cemetery and while the crowd was gathering they kept the roadway c.ear and made congestion impossible.
 When the parade passed by and Police Captain Miles Smith and his twelve mounted patrolmen passed along the line, each policeman came to attention and saluted the captain with military precision. This sort Of work makes a fine impression on strangers and helps boost city or competent police department is one of the very best advertisements for any community.
 Chief Taylor and Captain Smi.. should be congratulated on the excel lent. work of their department to- day"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27

addressed to the convention, after ex- read as follows.
 And while.you have met to plan to save the people in our great state, are you not burde1ed in heart that there is so many of the poor laboring people who are deprived of the privilege on the Holy Sabbath Of resting, worship Holy Word with us?
 Feeling that God should be honored by keeping the Sabbath Day holy, we humbly pray this Christian body to furnish petitions and ask each county by beats, to petition our next legisla- ture to stop the running of freight trains on the Sabbath in our beloved State"
 The committee, of which T. H. John ston, of Birmingham, was chairman, recommended to the convention that no action be taken in the matter. The report was adopted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27
April 18th, 1906.
Conner and Child Labor.

Frankly, fellow citizens. ought we to pin our faith unreservedly upon a man who will make such statement as MT. elevate to the high office of governor a man who offers such appeal to preju- dice? The working of children in the mills is a small thing in this campaign, we know. It is not and will not be a paramount issue. But strictly fair dealing on the part of one who aspires to be governor Is paramount. And MT, Comer's statement was not strictly fair. either to the children in the mills or to the public.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27
,r.paorial Day fin prnttviIle.

PrattvilIe, April 6.-(Special. .)-All bus o'clock today so that every one might at tend the Memorial exercises at the ceme- services The number was variously estt- mated from 500 to 1.2oo persons. As the procession formed In front of the old court house, and marched by the public school and academy 1t was swollen by 300 children and all the teachers.
 The orator for the day was W. H. Sam ford of Troy The speaker caught the im- mense crowd from the start and held at tention throughout. After the addresses ceeded to decorate the graves of veterans In the cemetery. The Daughters of the Con- federacy for several years now have taken much interest in the memorial services
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27
Declined With Thanks.

Washington, April 2s.--The Empress Dowager of China offered personal subscription of $75,O00 to American Minister Rockhill at Pekiu for the relief of the San Francisco sufferers which MT. Rockhill was instructed to- day by the state Department to de- cline with thanks. It is probable that this money will be sent direct to Chi nese representatives in San Francisco for use of the homeless Chinese.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27
Meaning of B'Nai B'Rith.

The question has been asked so of- ten" said a Jewish citizen of Mont gomery, that I will endeavor to briefly explain i.. The term is Hebrew and translated literally into English means Sons of the Convenant. The first word 'Ben,' nir ring son. 'B'Nai, there fore means Sons of B'rith' means the convenant.
 Just how this name came to be adopted bv the order bearing 1t do not know. But. it Is a fact, that the garded as the sons of the convenant. Convenant is construed to mean com pact between the Jews and God: There were three such convenants. The first came to Noah. the second to Abraham and the th.. ,- when the Ten Command ments were delivered to Moses"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27
Cut to Pieces by Engine.

Russellville. April 26.-"Babe" Woods. an empioye of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company was killed here yesterday evening at the, mines one mile from town. He was riding on the donkey engine. and either jumped or was wheels He was cut in three pieces his head being completely severed from his body. He leaves wife and five
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27
MANER AND MASTN
CONTESTANTS DISAGREE AS TO AN
 AGREEMENT.
County Democratic Committee Meets Monday to Consider Claims For N0mniatiOn As the Fourth
 Representative.

The Democratic Executive Committee of Montgomery County will meet at the court house at noon next Monday to consider a contest of the nomination The contest was filed with the commit tee by T. R. Mastin. brother of Capt. F: B. Mastin who ran three votes be- hind MT Maner in the primary cleo official returns received by the com
 Captin Mastin said yesterday a statement that he and MT. Maner had agreed on tie vote which they would run on in the general primary election to 5eGneid .b on August I MT M Maherj hej entered into such an agreement, say ing that be was the nominee of the par ty but that he would abide by the act
 The following signed statement was delivered to The Advertiser by Captain Mastin:
 Montgomery. April 20.
 Editor The Advertiser:
 Yesterday O. c. Maner made, prop csition to me. that we consider our race for the Legislature tie and that we mary. which proposition I promptly agreed to and feeling that the public would be interested in knowing the situation, l hand you this statement
 "This. proposition was made and ac- cepted in the presence of witnesses.
 'Respectfully.>
 "P B. Mastin."
 When the statement of Captain Mas tin was shown to MT. Maner. he said
 T made no agreement with Captain Mastin to declare the race for the Legisla- ture a tie and run 1t over. A proposition was made to me to declare the race tie and let Beat IA decide 1t which I promptly declined, stating that I would consult my attorneys as to declaring therace a tie and running 1t over in the whole county. Later I teiephoned Captain Mastin at his resi- =dence that my lawyer. MT Rushton was out of his slice and that could do nothing without him. and there the matter ended" MT. Maner said further that the commit tee has declared him the nominee. but if 1t should find that malconduct. fraud or corruption was practiced by any manager or clerk in the election. whereby he received the plurality of votes he did not desire to be declared the nominee of the party and that he would abide by the decision of the com mittee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27
Fire nenartment Called.

At 12:4o o'clock last night the Mont gomery Fire Department was called to a one-room house at South Decatur street, occupied. by Matte Crew, a negress, and owned by Professor J. M. Starke. Goals had fallen out of a burning grate and set fire to the floor. blaze was put out with chemicals. The damage was slight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27

If all the 'steen candidates for Gov ernor of Gee Gia could arrange to have joint iebate. with dinner on the grounds" it would make things hum over there. It might be -acessary to call out the militia. but at any rate there would be something doing while it lasted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27

As a general proposition when an American becomes very rich he begins to look for ancestors, and he will find them if he has to go back to Noah. Sometimes the search brings him up against somebody that was or should have been hanged. but he can usually sidestep such undesirable forbears
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27

Mir rnegle insists that the Atlanta Women caught him on the fly. as 1t were, and kissed him when he wasn't looking. It strains the imagination to try to think what would happen in that city if he should go there and announce himself a candidate for asculatory stunts,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27

If Count Boni has as much and as fine clothing as he is said to possess he ought to be able to do a good busi- ness at the pawn shops. He could keep himself in cigarettes, pelnapsx
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27
Danger to Peach Crop

The news from the peach crops of the State Is not at all encouraging grower of Montgomery county yester-
 Tn this county" MT Dawson con- tinued. there will be fairly good CT varieties have been damaged great ly by the freeze of March 23rd.
 C. s. Rabb. of Evergreen. who was in MontFomery today told me that the abundant and have had the, same statement from F. c. Shepard who has large orchard in South Alabama.
 A most encouraging report was re- ceiyed late last night from the resi- dence of Dr. G. W. Patterson, pastor has been desperately i'll for two weeks It was said that pr. Patterson passed a comfortable day and that his condi- tion was so much improved last night much hope for his recovery.
 Captain John c. Finley who has very i'll some time at his residence on Finley Heights was reported last night to be in desperate condition. Hope of his recovery has been abandoned
 General ...n w. A. Sanford w..ose limb was broken by fall last Sat urday night continues to improve He is at his home on South Hull street.
 Mir. w. E. Pettus of Huntsville. is in town. accompanied by his wife.
 Mir. H. H. Bates of Marbury, spent last night in Montgomery.
 MT. M. H. Carter of Troy, Is in town. accompanied by his wife.
 MT. D. A. Curtis of Evergreen, spent last night in the city.
 Dr. H. W. Caffey of Verbena, is visi- ting Montgomery.
 Col. J. E. Bush of Birmingham, is visiting the city.
 MT. W. F. Wood of Tuskegee. was in town last night
 Mir c. W. Mills of Birmingham, is in Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27
A Hard Matter,


 Several prominent ministers in diff ferent parts of the country have drawT the conclusion that the destruction o San Francisco was d punishment fol the wirkcdness of the city. It will b' hard matter 10 convince the average man that all the innocent people In tht city Were made to suffer as they hav' suffered in order that the guilty nigh be punished Such conclusion would be at variance with the declaration made to Moses on Mount Sinai that ". the Loud lhy God am a just Cod.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27

If Gorky wishes to write and pub fish his Impressions of America" who cares? If he has read what the news papers say about him he can get im- pressions enough to fill several vol- umes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27
MncnlIIa Rc-EIecteh-

Boston. April 26.-James R. Mccall. of Providence. R. l.. today was re-e1ect- cd President of the National Assocla- tion nf Cotton Manufacturers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27

Now Mobile has taken up the "100.- 0o0-by-1s10' slogan \and is going after them. We'll race you
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27

Wonder if John Paul Jones feels like he is at home. or must he wait till they bury him again?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27

Sunday Average, March, 1906. ..... .I5.o1S E. S. Noble. Circulation Manager of The Montgomery Advertiser being duly sworn. says:
 The foregoing statement of The Adver- ttser's Circulation for the month of March. is06 Is true and correct, and compiled after all returns from news boys. news agents. and leftover copies have been deducted.
 E. &. NOBLE,
 Circulation Manager. Sworn to and subscribed before me this F. w. JACKSON,
 Notary Public.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27

About two thirds of a mans time is taken ID in making explanations of mis- construed meaning
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27
WON BY ABBEvILLE.
Third District School Successful in De-
 bate at Wetumpka.


 Wetumpka, April 26.-The debate be- tween the Abbeville and the Wetumpka schools drew a large audience to the Court House last night. Every avatla- ble seat in the court room was taken and the speakers were given the closest attention. Prior to the debate lwere a declamatory and elocutionary contest; Abbeville, subject: Men and Memories of the South" and Gordon Robinson of Wetumpka. subject: The Curse of Regulus." Both of the young men dis, much credit upon their respective in stitutions. The recitationists were Miss Willie Moore of Wetumpka: sub, ject: "The Madonna at Palos," and Miss Eleise ssarey 0tS of AP6eville tSs sgs is dies showed gifts of no ordinary de- gree and each received much applause.
 The principal feature of the evening was the debate which was participated in by William Pittman and Thomas William Yancey Williams ond Charles H. McMorris of Wetumpka. negative; the subject of discussion being: Re- solved that United States Senators people" Both sides had evidently .giv,- en the subject much study and their points were well taken. The argu- ments were presented with force and | telling effect and were frequently in- terrupted by applause. Abheyille car ming the debate and the Reclamation contest. Miss Willie Moore, for We tumpka by her ease and beauty of ex- pression won the recitation contest | The judges were lawyers and men of distinction from adjoining counties. | About twenty-five friends from Alp beville made the trip with the contest ants to be present last evening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27

Fell OR His Horse. Belgrade. April 26.--King Peter, while out riding this morning. fell off his horse and injured his ankle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27
COLLIER
 Pure White Lead tMade by the old Dutch Process,

Send for booklet containing several hand. some reproductions of aGtial houses, offering valuable suggestions for a color scheme in painting your house. A test for paint purity ts also given.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27

Joe skinner. one of Wetumpka's old est citizens, died suddenly Wednesday morning. He was a brave ex-Confed- marks of many of the battles in which was engaged hts command, the Third Alabama Regiment. Twice of yecent years friends have persuaded him to enter the Soldiers Home at Mountain Creek, but old associations drew him home. His love for Wetumpka was great and he could not stay away from from cabin on the banks of the Coosa River from the waters of which he, with hook and line had drawn the substance of his life
 Mir skinner is survived by several sons The simple burial service this afternoon was attended by many old frieEds and by three members Of the same mess with the deceased through out the war
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27

MT. w. E. Pettus of Huntsville. is il town. accompanied by his wife.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27

General ...n w. A. Sanford w..ose limb was broken by a fall last Sat urday night continues to improve. He is at his home on South Hull street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27

NATIONAL LEAD COMPANY Freeman Ave. @ 7th St.. SincinnatiAet FOR SALE BY ALL DEALERS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27

Mir. H. H. Bates of Marbury, spen last night in Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27

Captain John G. Finley who has very i'll some time at his residence on to be in desperate condition. Hope of his recovery has been abandoned
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-27

MT. M. H. Carter of Troy, Is in towr accompanied by his wife.