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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
No Explanations Neeeaaary.

Fort Payne JOurnai .l-.
 Whenever a fellow begins to explain the ticket he invariably leaves . gap somewhere in his reasoning that knocks his explanation Into smither- eens. so to say. The latest effort of this kind comes from one who says that the Democratic party believes in the perfectibility of human nature and on this proposition constructs an ar Rument that sounds very well taken by itself. The. trouble is that his premise on which the whole argument Is built is false and therefore the argu- mont built on, the false premise is worthless. as any tyro in ioRIc knows. That is always the trouble with such explanations They are AL most without exception based on Some statement which is assumed and not proven. and which on examination Is usually found to De false
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
t,.g,g1on seuAe on FTln sIde.

New York Journal or Commerce.
 Mir Carnegie was right in insisting upon sticking to conditions and gens eraI principals and appealing to cpnt- mon sense, instead of beink befuddled with statistics that can be made up and handled to serve toe purposes of the 3uRgler. who may even pc deceived long experience and continfed 0bser~ vatIoa that Iron and steer products can be made at less cost in this country than in any other that Is now making them. and he persists in saying so. He knows that the industry. grown to COG iossal stature and giant strength, needs no coddling and should De compelled feuse and he believes it Is no part of the governments business to eodale and nurse inefficient managers" That Is what the tariff now tends to do
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
STORY OF TARIFF DEAL.
COmbination Between Eastern and Veste
 RAnuhlirans

COmblnation Between Eastern and Western
 Republicans
 washington Special to Brooklyn Eagle.
 The first story of an alleged tariff deal' is being told. It involves combination be- tween Eastern and Western Republicans who are interested in securing big cuts in the Dingley law Certain Western Representa- tives. headed by bunch from Nebraska. are willing to abandon. protection on i'm portant farm products in order to secure cheaper materials for house-building and manufacturing purposes. 4
 The reported deal is that the two sections will unite in a demand for free hides. free lumber and free iron and big cut in the duty on sugar. Eastern leather men have been clamoring for many years for q repeal of the duty on hides. There is also a wide spread demand for reduction in the pres ent protective rate on sugar. According to the reported agreement a stand will be made for 0 reduction ih the sugar duty and the transfer of other articles to the free list.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

Now we are told that a movement is on foot looking to the bringing to this country the bones of Christopher Columbus. Would they bury the re- mains on one Of the islands he dis covered. or in the United States?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

It should not be forgotten that Leap Year is nearly out and not much time is left for the girls to get busy. There are still many left over bachelors who need somebody to take care of them, but nothing but a lasso will harness them. Rope them in, girls.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

The Columbus Enquirer Sun is won- dering why no denunciation of any one has come from the White House in several days. Oh. he's stor- ing up ammunition for 2 broadside at Congress when that body reassembIes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
Beasemet's Growth .

Bessemer Daily Ttmes.
 If anybody doubts tns growth Of the BeESseIner district, let him go on the hill where Moore's aprfngE are located and take a bird's-eye view of the. irn- mediate surroundings and he will see somewhere in the neighborh ood of hundred new houses where less than a year ago the, cattle graxed. That's only one sign. There are hundreds Of, others if one will look further. =
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

When he cats away the mice will play" is an old adage which applies fairly well to Castro and his late country. for those left behind appear to be playing ducks and dra1es with his kind of rule.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

We've no doubt hut the morning after" left some with headaches and some with heartaehes. but 1t is ever thus. Some had money that they fail- ed to spend properly and some had uane to spend in any way.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
rae world and Mi. .noosevelt.

Ts . :
 The South will surely not hesitate New York world Ia Democratic jour nab and Theodore Roosevelt. in their controversy. When Mr. Roosevelt was circulating false charges against Jet- ferson Davis. Mir. Pulitzer was the friend of the Confederate President and his family. He recognized the true greatness of the man, and was ever his, firm defender.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
What tke State Papers
 Are Saying and Doing
semathlnr ta Nhorr.

souaeshlng to Show. D0than Home Journal. Men who complain about the cost Of thair wives hats this year must at least admit there is sonisthir1s to show for the money.
 +
 Fer Law Observanee. CutlnaAn Tribune.
 The prohibition law goes into effect all over Alabama pn January 1. Wheth. sse nsssls E slntSTSea Se or nos gepsnds gpoa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

Perhaps you hadn't noticed that the days are getting longer. TRey don't stretch very fast. 1t Is true. but they are doing their best.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
swoaN ClHCUIAYION.

The MontEomsry AdVsrtiser eea -t ss it's adyertIssrs (and nhkss .tt patt Va eis >s cuIaston is larger than that of AisS hloa mas ueRspaper printed Tn Alabama-allo s Laat @ t's sunday edition has the largest clrcul1 PA o1 any cotton oI any newspaper prlnsso Aiaeama without exception. is
 The figures for November prlnteo p ySiSs " represent the actual net circulatlohs sA Igrna having been deductedt i,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
,fsnv Ioox wlthout Seeing.

Austin Bierbower.
 Many meet the lovely unprepaTed, and look without seeing. The heart nation and one should see that his heart Is free when 1t approaches the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
RoosSveIt'a asietaIse .

7Lese majeste. Lese rnajesta Yss that is a term. applied Tn nlonafch9es, and means to make subjects to pretend to reverence the. administrator. when they do not. It has no place iu Amer tea, and Teddy slipped up when, hs sug- gested 1t. Bully for raft ts afi right but Isee maseste doha EolsF s7
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

Can a man marry on ss q week Y's is query now going the rounds. Of course he can. but we are not saying what will happen afterwardss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

Net Daily Average, November, lgoS iSsSss iSsSSss Net sunday Average, November, l90o SS'VsA 
 e L Finigan. Circulation Manager of The Montgomery Advertiser. being duly sworn. says: tisars' circulation for the month or NoVem- Der. Is0s is true and correct. ana compnsa after ali returns from news boys. news agents. spoiled and leftover copies have been deducted,
 e | FINfGAN. Circulation Manager:
 sworn to and subscribed before me this Eth day of December. 1908, ....
 RIGA ALEXANDER. Notary Public.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
saust Make sains.

UpeIlka Morning Post. v +.. TT
 A correspondent to The Boston rrAvs eler says that Bryan is the only Demo- crat who can be elected President al- ring this generation, That correspon- dent must expect Bryan to make wop- derfui gains at the next election if he aver expects to be President
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
Rack tO Caveu.

lst. Louis Globe Democrat. New York's forty-three-story sky scraper will have descenders as we'll as elevators Six stories will be un-
 derground. The era of cave dwellers
 appears to be returning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

It was estimated by the Consul-Gen- eral of the United States in Mexico some time ago that the total sum of United States capital invested In Mex leo in mining and snaelting enterprises was no less than SIzS, 100000 gold.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

A large number of dolls. taken 10 Qua Ibo,. on the west coast of Africa, by a woman missionary who recently left Croydon, Eng, are not to be dls- Tnissionaires already there have detsrm- ined that ''the instinct of worship would In all probability exalt the doliB to the position of SidoIA. ~ - ~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
ohio,s Leading Case.

Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 The case of Burton vs Bar'l" at- tracts widespread attention
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
Oue Way of LOoaLlng at It.

Charleston News and Courier.
 The man who splits" the solid South may provide a supply of inham- mabls kindling wood to this country.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
snme comnetltIon D.

Baltimore American Star.
 There is at least competition of opin- ions among the steel masters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
Castro Has Had THis Day.

New York Sun.
 Well, Castro has enjoyed himself. He has bluffed magnificently the United States and Europe. And he is not likely to go to the poorhouse.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
HIn slIenco Ta Golden.

Philadelphia North American.
 Ii might be observed in passing that MT. Hartman forestalled the court. He not only can keep silence. but he does,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

An Indiana man has ended his iete with a mixed drink! W.what was it?
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-08-20
BANKS TREASURES IN HOTEL.
When Moneyed Men of Maine Feared
for Their Gold.

For two years, from 1912 to 1914,
the treasure of all the banks of the
Forest City lay in the parlor of the
Marrett house in Standish village, and
as evidence of the fact to-day upon the
parlor door can be seen the huge lock
which was placed there nearly cen
fury ago to add safeguard to the
treasure.
During the war of 1912 the bankers
of Portland thought their treasure was
In danger of being looted by the Brit.
ish forces, and in casting about for
safe place their choice fell upon the
town of Standish and the Marrett
house as depository for the treasure
Loaded upon a six-ox cart and guarded
closely, the money. thousands of dol
lars of 1t, was transported 16 miles
and deposited In the place of safety
where it remained for two years with
guard of but one man to watch it.
The door OF the parlor in which the
money was placed was REINFORCED by
a heavy lock having a brass handle,
and extra supports were placed under
the floor OF the room to sustain the
enormous weight of wealth. The house
is still owned by descendants of Rev
Mr.. Merrett and is one Of the oldest
or the town.-Lewiston Journal.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-08-20
UNABLE TO SEE THE FUTURE.
short-Sighted English Statesman De-
nounced Penny Postage.

'Of all the wild and visionary
schemes Of which | have ever heard
or read II Is the most extraordinary.
That was the official comment made
by Lord Lichfield, postmaster general
OF England, on Rowland Hills proposal
to establish a uniform postal rate of a
penny throughout the United King
dom. And that was at time within
the memory OF some men still living,
only II years ago. Despite Lord Lich-
fields condemnation Of it, the scheme
was within three years an established
fact. And men who in their childhood
might have seen and read the first let
tiers ever sent from one part of Eng
land to another for a penny may this
year see and read letters sent around
the globe and practically to every part
OF the English-speaking world for the
same small fee. The achievement will
be not only most impressive rebuke Of
the short-sighted and timorous admin.
istrator of two generations ago, but
also an equally impressive demonstra-
ton of the constantly accelerating
progress of civilization.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-08-20

or. Before he was 16 years of age he
taught district school In Howard coun.
~. He was slender youngster at the
time, weighing little more than 100
pounda.
Many OF Kern's pupils were more
than 20 years OF age and In size were
grown men. He taught one school
for two terms with much success and
gave up the occupation OF school.
master TO become a lawyer
While getting his earlier education
Mr.. Kern attended what was called
the Indiana Normal School of Kokomo.
He rode TO school each morning on
horseback and carried his luncheon.
He has often admitted that he reelted
his lessons to his horse during the
noon hour and that frequently on the
way To and from school he INDUCED
In flights of oratory that made the old
horse prick up his ears.
Anabllity has always been one of
Mr., kern's prominent characteristics
He is keenly satirlcai. but his satire
never wounds.
In appearance Mr.. Kern Is not
rugged man, lie Is of slender build.
but possesses strong vitality. Two or
three years ago his health failed. and
he and his friends believed that he
was rapidly going into decline. His
physician sounded the warning. econ.
sumption" In his ears. and he started
In To make fight for his life. He
sought n moderate climate In the
south. aud after six mouths stay came
home new man. Since then his
health has been coed.
John w. Kern has for years worn
chin whiskerS IL Is his habit softly
TO careSs his beard when he is nj
work. Often his political friends have
made Jokes about "Joha Kern's whls.
kers"
Don't you mind them" Mr.. Kern
has frequently replied, They are a
comfort to me-
une day two or three politicians
called to see Mr. Kern at his Office
Gee OF them. who was iocularly An.
clsned. remarked: "fd like 20 see Mr.
Kern without those whiskers.~ Turn.
INK 10 Kern. he asked why do yoa
wear them. anyway
Kern s,roked his beard thouEh,fs,lly
for a moment, aud turning to his
caller remarked
Wei | thiak wear them chiefly
because they belong to me-
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-08-20
GOOD YARN SPINNER
JOHN W, KERN IS LIKED FOR HE
STORIES.
Democratic Vice presidential Csndi
Gate Once a School-Teseher-
Many Insist on Spelling
Name "Curran."

Indianapolis. Ind.-There is no bet
ter story-teller to be found than John
w. Kern, the Democratic nominee for
yice-president, although when he in
dulges in the humorous for the benefit
Of his friends II is always OF the clean
est sort.
Mr.. Kern has a keen taste for the
satire In life. His friends recall one
OF his sarcastic utterances INDUCED in
on an occasion when he was dining
with w. J. Bryan not long ago At
the time Mr.. Kern was being dis
cussed as yice-presidential posi-
bility.
Some one jocularly remarked that
few years In Washington as the vice
president of the country ought TO
please Kern greatly. The question
arose as to the expense OF living in
Washington.
Yes" said Kern, Il understand
that II Ia costing Vice President Fair.
banks about $4,000 a year Now. at
that rate. considering the state OF my
physical fortune, could live In Wash
ington about one day"
Mr.. Bryan was greatly amused at
the utterance. 1t is said. and often al
lndes TO Mr.. Kern's remark.
AS long as somebody doesn't organ
lie Curran club, J. w. Kern can go
happily through the campaign Cur
ran Ia good enough name and all
that, but II does not happen to be his
name. And many people. since he has
been one OF the big guns In Indiana
politics and his name has been often
spoken. have used II Curran.
Not long ago Judge Pritchard OF the
criminal court received letter from
man concerning the trial OF Harry
+. Brunaugh. then In progress. and
the man spoke OF "Mr. Curran," mean
Ing Mr.. Kern.
Such is fame" suggested the Judge,
through two campaigns for governor
and still Mr.. Curran,"
Yes. such is fame!" sighed Mr.
Kern.
John w Kern has always been
proud that he was once school-teach
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-08-20

whskxed through the window perilous
'ty uear the girls intent Young face.
silence came back 10 the night.
There was no more movement Yet
down there az tho spring something.
maybe ono Of those dark. giant cot,
tuawoods. held deAth--deaih for her
and death for her father A stream of
icy coldaess struck across her heart.
She found herself calculating In delib.
Grafton which tree Il was that held
this thing death. The biggest oae.
shedowing the spring. helping To keep
the pool sweet and cool where Paul
iangfnra had galloped his horse that
day whcn~~ah' " Paul I.angford
would only come now
A Wild. gsrllsh hope flashed up In
her heart. l.angtord would come
had be not sworn Il To her fathers
Had he not gisen his hand as
pledgef Il means something 10 shake
bands IN the cattle country. He was
big and brave aud true. when he
came these awful creening terroFs
woald dispense shadows that
must steal away when morainx comes
Mhsa he came she euald put her
ysiic in his big. contiaeat hands. Ito
do~p ua the acav and--ety. She
waeiea 70 eTy--oh, how she did want
10 cry. Cold reason vams back Ia her
atd Aad dsssinated the weak aud
Nonan1sh longing To give way 10
tears There Was a pathetic aruop to
her mouth. ioeg, aalvoring. sob.
esns slab. aad sav buried h.r WON.
ans weakness right deeply and
stamped upon H. How uttu1ly Wild
ard foolish her brief hape had bSen'
t.tnStoFt sHd all bis msu were SQUAD
10 sleep long aga Hew could he
know Sere the rafHans out there
men TO tell Al. no. There was no
eae to know u would all happen IN
TIE DARK awful loneliness, ana
these would he No one to know until
II ssS all osvr--so- ncrrow. nrayhe. or
hTrt week. Who could tell. they
Ssrc OF the main trad. few people
ever sought them out. There would
Be no oae 20 kaow
Sro nE coNTISuEpl
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-08-20

from down there, just lie low aud
they can do uothlng, Only watch.
child. wateh' They must not creep
up on US. oh. Tor meon'"
She ava STRIP her nerve, and her
hand ceased rs trembling To the
darkness her eyes were big aud
aeiemn. Someilme. tomorrow, the re-
action would come. ba, tonlEht-~
Yes father, keep up yeur own
nerve, she said In brave little voice
that made the man catch his breath.
Again tbs heavy lainases dragmed
away. Al each II the two windows
etoachsd tense figure. brain alert.
eyes In Iron control Il Was frlght
fai strain. this waiting game Could
one br sure nothiax had escaped onc's
Sagilanesf starlight waa deceptive.
and 0ne's eyes must need. shift 10
keep tbs mastery oysF their little
haFiEnn, II mixht sell be- that some
enc 81 these ghoxtly aud hladua san.
slnsis patr0llinx the lunely Homestead
had weFmra hisnSsif past staring eye
balls. crawling. craving. crawling. IT
t+tsMAFF NeaH ~ AAA&t - &tAt tttHEttNatN a
asadsa ii@ht EaFlng uR fsom some
coFseF wvaia tell the salv a. tha cod.
Nos and then cosld be heard ths
ssdt 4heA - aoeg 40 SOME enc ruae
80 sxeeete "a order psscasloealiy
scmwthlaE moyei egt b. Tho sheds.
such mesesasst. II disesFaihls Gran
the hotiae. @as sure Is bv fol.aaed oa
he iassaHl ~ a gsiek. sharp remaa
stgaaex ff0m NNlssgpas riHe How
toas cUsia q LAST Would hiN serve
nsaF a~SS Slgh the etzhgt Could he
Keep BE S'ii a0miuaast II So. be
isas1 dF@E ais miaa sesoiafely aWay
irosa inat anfse Fseklag. suli. ana an
se@n sfesplns creeplas. cFsepinv.
asaE~T and esareF tiow The stiffness
~ssghsd ap.sa him. saa sstll hts mint
d~sit upoa that slaooas. aat.baiils,si
cFewping. craving uofnssg' Goa, il
xks A@tul. he fpa9tt Il dssnefats,v
lie knss be Snk loat n he oNuia M,
stop thihksax alsoas IL. The sweat
eAnse out Ia dig beads ca his forehead
/ on bis body Pc pgicklsd ~ith ths heat
81 the effort Thee Il lssft hin--ths
awful horror--ieft him. eargously cola
but steady 81 nerye and xlth 4 vii, al
ifon aad eyes. eats eyes. for their
! seeing In the DARK. Nos that b. was
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-08-20

calm cree more. he lcI himself weigh
the chances OF succor. They were
pitifully remote. The Lazy s was
situated in a lonely stretch of prairie
land far from any direct trail. True,
IL lay between Kemah, the county
seat, and the Three Bars ranch. but
II was a good half mile from the
straight routs. Even so, IL was a late
hour for any one to be passing by. II
was not a travelled trail except for the
boys OF the Three Bars. and they
were known to be great home-stayers
and little given to spreeing. As for
the rustlers, II rustIers they were.
they had no fear OF interruption by
the officers OF the law. who held their
places by virtue OF the insolent and
arbitrary will OF Jesse Black and his
brotherhood. and were now carousIne
In Ksmah by virtue OF the hush.money
put mp by this same secret tribunal
Watch. child, watch" he salo
again. without in the least shifting his
tense position.
Surely" responded Mary. quite
steadily.
Now was her time come. Dark
sinister figures fiIited from tree tr
tree, At first she could not be sure. IL
was so heartiessly dark. but there was
movement--it Was different from that
terrible blank quiet which she had
hitherto been gazing upon till her eyes
burned and pricked as with needle
points. and visionary thIngs swan be.
fore them, She winked rapidly to
dispel the unreal and floating things.
opened wide her long dashed lids, fixed
them. and-fred Then willlston
knew that his little girl" his one eve
lamb. all that was lief, to him OF a full
and gracious past. must go through
what he had gone through. all that
nameless horror and expectant dread.
and his heart cried out at the unholy
injustice Of II all, He dared not go TO
her. dared not desert his post for an
instant. II one got within the shadow
OF the walls all was lost.
Mary's challenge was met with a
rather hot return fire. II was probably
given TO inspire the besieged with a
due respect for the attackers num-
beers. Bullets battered around the out.
side walls like hailstones. one even
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-08-20

there would be no clemency In this
desperate mans retaliation.
To his quiekened hearing came the
sound 81 steaIthy creeping. Some.
thing moved directly Ia frcnf OF him
but some distance away. SHOOT every
shadow you see. especially IL IL
moves. were the fighting orders, and
his was the third shot OF that night.
Hell I've got 1t Ia the leg'" cried
a rough voice fun Of intense anger
and rain, aud there were sounds Of a
preeipttaie retreat.
oat under protection OF the long
row ~ low-buiit sheds other orders
were being terseIy given and silently
received.
Now. men. I'll shoot the first man
OF you who blnbbers when he's hit
Dye hearg There have been breaks
enough in this affair already. / don't
Intend for that petticoat man and his
pulin pettlcoat kid In there to get any
satisfaction out o. this at all. Hear
me?"
There was no response. None was
needed
Some shots found harmless lodg-
ment In the outer walls OF the shanty.
They were the result Of an una yailing
attempt to pick the window whence
wiiiiston's shot had come. Mary
could not keep back little womanish
gasp Of nervous dread.
Grip your nerve. Mary" said her
father. That's nothing shooting