The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-20
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Would Treat C.,. Sam. Way

Would Treat Cats Same Way.
 That was a facetious law" said an back in his chair to appreciate more fnlly the Legislatures action as re- gards the dog tax bill. ..though l con fess that I am heartily in sympathy with 1t. It's all right.
 Tt is a sure enough Tacetious meas ure. We have now made provision against the pests. They will not be allowed any longer the freedom of the streets; automobiles will be safe from not be troubled by the untimely mark ing They must be restricted from their every antic: they must be good. However. I think that one amend end ment to that measure would have been good one. It is good one, too. for 1t would limit cats In the same way that 1t will limit canines. They mew 100 much. disturbing our slumbers and naughty feline: they sure are, and l would certainly like to see the bloom- ing. creatures going around with a medal appended to their glossy necks, Anyhow. the cats will get jealous of the dogs enhanced splendor. and more fuss will be the result"
 Gave, But Couldn't Take.
 Teasing. teasing. I was only teas ing you these few words from a Ia miliar strain convinces me of the hu- man nature of some persons. every tlme I hear the melody hummed." said Montgome rian yesterday. T never hear this strain but 1t reminds me or an apparently good natured old fellow whose greatest hobby was to tease oth- CT people It was his delight to play jokes on and bother his friends and he could never see why one of them should be angry at anything he did.
 But this same old fellow was an unreasonable chap. His friends, alter being tantalized by him for some time, huge joke on the old gent, and so they planned one and carried it out with unprecedented success.
 Well. the teaser got right up on ms high horse. He was actually enrased He thought he had been insulted ano it was months before he would consent to join in merriment again l believe. though. that he was cured ot his fond-
 He was one of the sort whom all of us know. who loves to tease but can't bear to bc teased. There are a great maay like him in the world"
 John wanted His Money.
 Boss, wont you telephone my wire an get my money?" . N,u,. This request vas made fd,, of Nssnt ss nl ders just as the negro prisoner was crossing the threshold of the prison door to be locked up Tuesday night in q room with fully dozen other ne" pathos as he appealed to the jailer to please get his money. He asked as dying man making his last request. He was trembling and 1t was evident rom his demeanor that he was terror strlcK-
 What do you mean, John?" said Mr Elmore. "I jis' wants my money"
 Don't you think you had better let let need it?" remarked the jaiier.
 Ross. I'm skeered desc here niggers is gwine ter whip me- replied the ne-
 Nothing like that goes here." said MT. Fillmore. that's been cut out long
 Rob" continued MT. Fillmore ad- dressing himself sternly to the floor walker. take John in there and don't you allow anyone to bother him"
 John. 1t could be observed. felt in stantly relieved. He heaved a sigh of satisfa ction. crossed the portals and the great iron door was locked behind him.
 From days almost immerorial, 1t sesms the impression has gone out among negroes that whenever a new prisoner is put in sail. he must produce the large sum of twenty-five, cents or adminisE. such p,t,ishment until he ''0ntes' up his initiation fee. The say ing, 1t appears. has gone out that a is what John was alluding to when he implored the Night Jailer to "git' his money.
 MT. J. H. Kirkpatrick is quite i'll at his home. 617 Columbus Street.
 MT. George A. Hill. of sylacauga, is registered at Hotel Summers.
 MT. J. G. Whitfield. of Birmingham, is registered at the Exchange.
 MT J. E. Hughes, of Floraia. spent last night in Montgomery.
 MT. s. ". Boyd, of Opp. spent last night in Montgomery.
 MT. Brooks Lawrence. of BIrming- ham. is in the city.
 MT. J. M. Gray. of Birmingham was in the city last night.
 Rev. A. A. Ross. of Brewton, is visi- ting Montgomery.
 MT. Charles T. walker. of Birming- ham. is in the city
 Mir c Murphree. of Troy was in the city last night.
 MT. J. P. Elliott. of CIanton. is in Montgomery.
 MT .a. C. Cant, of Andalusia. Is visi- ting the city.
 MT Marcus Stern. Jr.. Of selma. Is in Montgomery.
 President C. c. Thach, of Auburn. is in the city
 
 MT. J R. Knight. of Elba, Is in Mont gomery.
 MT T. s. Berry, of Birmingham, is in the city
 Hearst and Bryan. Mobile Register
 When MT. Bryan refused to encour-