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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-24
me ..Federman sIassacre, !"

Brigadier General Henry B. Caring ton. U. 8. A (retired). is on his way from his home in Hyde Park. Mass, ac- cornpanied by Mrs. Darlington. to Sher- idan. wyo.. to take part in eomnnem- orating the Indian massacre Of 1888 at Fort Kearny. The "Federman Mas sacre" took place on December 21. 1886. Al that time General Darlington was colonel of the 18th infantry. sta. toned at Fort Kearny. The post was attacked by the Sioux Indians under Red Cloud. and few of the soldiers sur vived. One of the features of the com ing celebration will be the maneuvers by large detail Of troops under the large body of the Crow Indians. led by Red Cloud, which will duplicate the movement previous to the massacre. General Darlington is SC years old and Red Cloud ia 90.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-24
This Is My 53rd Birthday
 NORMAN E. MACK.

Norman Edward Mack. the we'll known newspaper publisher of Buffalo who served as chairman Of the import ant Committee on Rules at the recent Democratic Convention in Denver. was born July 24. 1885, in West Williams, Ontaria His education was received in the schools near his home. When young man he went to tS Buffal1 SU nts sr,s3 tS The Sunday Times In that city, having previously served an apprenticeship on on several papers. He was successful he had accumulated substantial for tune He allied himself with the Democratic party and in 1900 was hosen the New York member of the Democratic National committee, He has been a delegate to the Democratic National Conventions of 1892, 1896, 1900, 1904 and 1908. and few. Democrats have had more influence in moldlng the national tendencies of his party. He supported the candidacy of Grover Cleveland in 1884. 1888, and 1892, and is a warm friend and supporter of Wil' liam J. Bran.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-24
A Wittx Surgeon.

The eminent British surgeon. Sir Vic tor Hersley. not only enjoye the raputation of heina enc of the leading patheiosists. but he is also known for his wit Entering his club, the Athsnaeum. one day. says Tit-Bts a friend said to him: ''Halioa, Horslsy. can you tell us whst whisksy s yetf" "The most popular poison in the world, my dear sir" was the prompt retort- Some years ago Str Victor acted as secrs- tary to the commission on hydrophobis. During the sitting of this commissions . rather testy old doctor, who yves mennbsr of 1t. objected to the constant use of the words "a mad dog" "A mad aes, indesar' he snorted. Who can tell me whatAe mad dog Is. should like to kncwf" think if one entered this room just now. Dr.-- would not walt to be told whst his precise condition was" interjected Sir Victor, quietly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-24
4Thirteen,, on Coina.

According to an observing coin col leetor superstitious persons who be- lieve in the thirteen" hoodoo should have nothing to do with quarter dol lar. for the unlucky thirteen is much in evidence on the coins of that denomi- nation He has noted that on the face of the coin there are thirteen stars, and if 1t happens to bear the date 1905 those figures total thirteen. On the reverse side there are thirteen stars above the eaGle. thirteen letters in the words "E Pluribus Ununi," which ap- pear on the scroll held in the eagles beak; thirteen arrowheads held in one claw while the branch held in the oth- CT claw has just thirteen leaves, and the letters of the name, quarter dol- lar,'' at the bottom count Up thirteen. Some future president. says the Phil adelphfa Record, may take 1t upon him self to alter the design of the coin, but this Is not at all likely, for there Is good reason for the design enabodying thirteen articles so frequently. inas- much as the states which originally composed the Union were thirteen in nunnhar-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-24

and 1t is known that the labor organI- cations allowed themselves voted like cattle for the Democratic ticket, is it not practically certain that labor would suffer even more than 1t has done, from Republican rule? And so, as matter of seif-presevation. to say nothing of the sacrifice of manhood. it would be dangerous policy for labor to solidify itself against either party.
 But MT. Gompers also committed an error which is likely to affect himself more than others, leaving out sll aues- tion of assumption and dictation. By pledging himself to the Democratic cause. and assuring the labor organiza- : tiens that MT. Bryan will win, he has assumed the role of prophet and vir- tually staked his power and influence on the success of the side he espouses. If he carries out the pledge and deliv- CTS the vote, and the Republicans win. then labor will not only suffer but Mir. Gompers will have discredited himself and will have lont influence and pres- tise among his followers On the oth . CT hand, if the laboring men of the country refuse to be shackled they will thus set him and his authority at de- tiance and in that way. also. he will be the loser.
 Looking at the matter from any point of view. or from all points. we hold that Mir. Gompers made a mistake. and one which should not be endorsed by Democrats generally. While, as we have said, we want and hope for Dem ocratic success we want 1t to come through the free and uncontrolled &C., tion of the voters. and not through the submissive action of industrial thralls who are willing to surrender their freedom of political action at the dicta- ton of one man. Already some of the most prominent and influential labor leaders have announced that they will not be bound by the Gempers pledge. and we've no doubt that many others will do the same thing, as they have a right to do. and as they ought to do if they are not willing to vote the Demo- cratic ticket. Tn short, while we want to see our ticket elected. we do not want to be placed in position where it will be thrown up to us that our triumph came through the sacrifice of American manhood and independence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-24
FRIDAY, JULY "A. loos.

7 The talk among some of the largest peach growers of Georgia about cut tins down their trees because the pres ent crop is so large that prices are not remunerative is an absurd idea. to say the least. They must know that the law of supply and demand governs peaches as 1t does other products, and the crop next year may be small one and fetch good prices; then they will need all their trees, As well might a poultry grower kill all his hens be- cause eggs may not at some time pay a proft. -The Georgians are not wise in their idea, we should say.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-24

building law. the height of hvildings is limited to TO feet. 50 the preposed sSs- tenn would take care of the skyscrap- CTS without the necessity ef using Iiss engines. chief Horton. who command d the fire lighters when Baitimore,s biggest fire occurred. in February. lsO4. favors pipe lines built down the center of the streets and provided at regular intervals with underground plugs, to which adjustable hydrants, So cons structed that long stretches of hose would be unnecessary, could be at- fached. M
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-24
THOUSANDS OF
 GIRLS AND WOMEN
Drought Good Health to Miss yen De Vert.

Women who become pale and lose weight and ambition and are subject to headaches and fainting spells. need suchaa tonic as Dr. Williams Pink Pills.
 The case of Miss Genevieve Van De Wort. of Darien Center, Genesse Go. ". Y.. Is so similar to that of thousands pr. Williams Pink Pills should lead every suffering girl and woman to try this tonic treatment. She says:
 .T suffered for about four years with female trouble, beginning when ! was sixteen years old. could not eat or digest much food for 1t seemed to dry up in my stomach and was com stfpated. I had such headaches that I could not see and dizzy spells which often caused me to faint away. At critical times I would be deathly sick for four or five days. having to so to bed, and my heart would beat so fast that could hardly breathe. My kid neys were affected and my back ached a great deal. My complexion became over my face. There were sharp pains in my right leg and foot, my limbs be- came numb. and my hands were use less for a long time on this account. My hands and legs were icy cold and became so nervous and weak that the least exertion tired me out. My usual weight Is f40 pounds. but I was run down to i22 pounds. My blood was turning to water and I thought was going to die.
 "The doctors treatment did not cure me and after having tried several other medicines. began to take Dr. Wil- Hams Pink Pills. A few doxes helped me and continued until cured. They built up my whole system. gained in fiesh and strength and am now entirely well. feel like new person and think that pr. Williams Pink Pills saved my life."
 pr. Williams Pink Pills have no equal as tonic as hundreds of cures in cases similar to Miss Van De Vort'S prove. Our booklet. "Plain Talks to Women" gives other cases cured by the pills and much valuable informa- ton for women.s < It is sent free upon request. shs
 Dr. williams' Pink Pills are sold by all druggists. or will be sent, postpaid on receipt of price, 50 cents per box; six boxes s2 50, by the Dr. Williams Medicine Company. Schenectady. N1 Y.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-24

The Memphis Appeal in- inmates that ere score of years have passed the candidates for ohice will be speaking from the tail-ends of flying machines. Well. some of them are usnally up in the air. any way. But If such a man as Taft should be candi- date when that time comes therelI be eanger of tipping the machine end up wards and spilling folks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-24
rrnicnI Enstern Yarn.

One of the many surprises for Eastern visitors at the recent Demo. cratic convention in Denver was the general use of iron dollars"--that is, silver--to the exclusion of paper money It is related that a well heelad" Tammany man passed a $1 ,000 bill over the bar of leading hotel, and waited for his change. Tom" said the bar tender turning to the colored porter, take 75 cents oVA of that and hand the gentleman his change" The negro never turned 6 hair. He took the bill, walked around to the stock room and in forty seconds came trundling a vheelbarrow up in. front of the bar. He stopped in front of the New York man. pulled a tarpaulin of the wheel barrow load, touched his hat and said: 'sYo' change, sah." There was the changS-sss silver dollars aad Ascent aaianAL
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-24
What fke State Papers
 Are Saying and Doing
It Made Na plfferenes.

=. It Meds No Differspee.
 The people of Alabama refus.a to sl.e, Governor Conner rewarded him by appoint ees a ssss 10 q o is; stf s s.Esss Hs ris.
 shelby County Bear. large s IS .s Rs0a soss ss pat Fss'Tss of sss s eoa. s q The ssStns hs sSsaia E sogtssas % -s Ris Af. rtcen trip Ions enough to run down here with the pack of hounds.
 About Edisas Ea. Sohnsep. Tha. sanaaOn Leaser. et which eur. old Tsesas 'hs ssus E took s sRs hide S ati fe eS ess fSY. sPs. ss:s .I. 2. & STS .,; me s been : caesi.tsst aati.eoiasr man. -- ~
 TslladeGa E1hIbit. SyIacauga Advance. The Tali&aesa Reporter thinks that Talr stass ,SP this SSs ss ana ss ss n ssinR % ths idss a good one. Talladega has many reseuFcAs te draw from end with . little effort c9 the Sads that M would IsS Ss q credit te sSs % stass S iRsrs would Ss no hasSa h tryins.
 Kern Known b TaiIadesa. Talladega Mountain Home.
 IRo; " Kern. ths psmoerssss ns@isss ,.g gentleman. q patriotic sitissn and gay. his ssss'sS i: sn dsai If. oss ' wStsea, % I eIsets clan, fcrraeriy lived in Indlana aisd @hen q boy went to school with Mr. Kern He speaks ia the highest terms of hina'
 Not 2 ppildsr. Opelika Morning Post.
 saying hs hSsls tSst wisn sih i assss kss never SsowI sny ssPns ssn sgs sS.ss nas sssia si Gpsse ss sseuIrss I for s spts $ a hs tkrusts forward the politlcal body which ths M msans for others te s originate. ss tSs party to combat plutocracg. cad he pointed Y hints that psnaoersey should givs him the Ttght os track
 The south ls Beet. Limestone Democrat. . .l5.. ;.- employment S sss as sprssns i ssstsra si,ss sFaEs forcibly to mind the fact that the South ss & ss sD so% s sS: S: acss sssst PaDDs saa ering from the effects of the tInaaeial strin. South shouId be very tilankfal for the good fortune that was with us when other sec, tiOns sf our eouatry were suffsFins' 
 Bass Drum Litisatien. Eiba Clipper.
 The famous bass-drum litigation as to inc possession of the drum of the White- water hand was tried yestsrday, The band won the drum The gentleman who blew t cSntended that Ne waa entitled to the pos session of t, while the members of the band said he had drawn out and the drum reverted to the organization; Justiee owens decided in favor of the hand. There were a number of witnesses and the case was interesting from start to finish.
 ssThere with the Goode.' csrFoIIton Herald. The Honorable John A Lusk sometime canSidate for Supreme Court Judge ana a man who is particularly dear to Mir Co: Inerss heart. has been appointed ,ss Rsiiroaa .S, of tine late Major John c. Harris We have nothing to say about Mir Lusk as man, ana we don't venture to express an opinion as to his career as Railroad Commissioner, but as a mouth piece of the adminissratlon and a living exponent of the doctrine of anti-railroads as expounded oy Governos Conner, MT. Lusk Is "thefe with the eooass
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-24
nu.slap Idea Of Women.

'If 1t is true that national adages give an Insight into the ideas of a
 people" says the Berlin Radieal, women must occupy stronge posi- tion in Russia One of these old saws runs: Love your wife as much as your mule and another tells the good man. Shake your wife as you would . fruit tree That woman is not een- sidered frail is shown by the adage You may safely beat your wife with a broom handle, for she IS not made of porcelain Beating must be cons sidered a wholesome pastine, to judge from the saying, If your wife deserves a beating in the morning remind her of her faults by giving her another at noon Tn Justification of this kind of attention the Russian says. The more a man beats his wife the better his meals will be-"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-24

Plainly Mrs. Peary is not an enthu- siastic North Polarist. At any rate. she doesn't seem to care whether it is found or not, for she is reported as say ing that it is a pity the Lord ever made g North Pole. Well. the pole was a necessary part of the scheme of croa- ton. we suppose. but we ara not sure that the good Lord should be held re- sponsible for the pole hunters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-24
Not a Minute to wnste.

Kenebec Journal
 Years ago. said an Auburn woman who is so years young, 1t was counted sin among the good wives of the little Maine town where was born to waste single moment of time. have heard my grandmother tell the story of one dame who much scandalized the church people on one never to be forgotten oc- casion. People who went early to church were surprised one Sabbath morning to see Aunt Betsy sitting way up in front, gray stocking Tn h CT hands and her knitting needles clicking merrily away as she worked. The min ister stopped in surprise as he passed her on his way to the pulpit. but the old lady was not one whit disturbed by his disapproving air. Smiling ser enely. she said complacently: Thought I'd knit stieh while the people are gathering. I never was one to waste a minute, elder and the good dame continued to click her needles, while the horrified minister hastened to his desk. Not till he began his sermon did Aunt Betsy lay aside her Sunday knitting work
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-24

The body of Alex Posey, the Indian author and scholar, who was drowned nearly two months ago in the North Canadian River. was found imbedded in the sand last Monday and identified. It had long since been given up as hopelessiy lost
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-24

The newspapers of some of the cities complain much of the noises that exist, and speculate on the best method of abolishing what they look on as nuis- ance. There is another side to it, how ever. A noisy city Is a live city. while very quiet one is dead one. Better to have noise and prosperity than quiet and deeadence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-24

The woman who prophecied that the world would come to an end on the 2sth of June, and then committed suicide on that day. was determined not to de taunted for false prophet
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-24

Lots of people look thoughtfui--and then let it go at that" says The Co., lumbus Enquirer-sun. Not exactly cor rect They only think they are look ing thoughtful.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-24
This Date in fiistory
,IuI.y z4

JULY @4. lsas-corenation of James of Eng
 land.
 l750--John Philpot curran. an eminent .. Irish bArristnr and sratof, born. l7ee-Treaty of 0swego. making peace
 with Pontiae. lyss-Gen, John A. Dix born. Died
 April 2ls 1873. ls03-Alexandre Dumas. French novel;
 tst. born Died Dec 5, 1870. isss-Llsbon surrendered te Dom Pe- Ise2-Marftin Van Buren. eighth Presi-
 dent Of the United States, died
 at KindeThook, ". Born ,s.. there Qee: B. 17s2. IsaI-Iinitsd stsfsf Congress passed
 the ptugleg tariff act Isa0--Reelproeity treatv between
 France ana the United states
 A.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-24
SWORN CIRCULATION

Tho Montgomery Advertiser guarantees ifs advertisers (and makes it a part of the contract when requested) that its daily cir- culRffon is larger than that of any morn ing newspaper printed In Alabama-and that its Sunday edition has the largest cir cuiAtion of any edition of any newspaper uffnted in Alabama without exception
 The figures for June printed below repre- aenf the actual net circulation. all returns Having been deducted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-24

''The gun toter must go" declares a contemporary. We'll he does go. and generally goes where he is least want ed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-24
snIt Water Cor Flrea.

omeials of Baltimore showed much interest in the recent test of New York's high pressure salt water fire lighting system. because the Menu- nent City is planning something along tha sama lines Under the Baltimore
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-24

The Chattanooga Times refers to another paper as "a pony contempo- .FsFy." as if 1t were talking of horses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-24
DRIFT " OOD nr rHIL '. AHMsTkesr

Of eeurse. . girls father ought to consent to her union to her sweetheart f he's . good union man,
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-02

his manning. But what / have In mind
now is that he never thought OF using
his left hand as anything but as sec
ond to his right till he was recovering
in the hospital.
Would it not be good thing for sue
ceeding generations were attention
given to the development of dexterity
of both of the hands of those who will
some day be the men and women. with
the thought of their teaching IL to
those who shall succeed them7 The
man who can write indifferently with
either hand can write much longer than
the man who can write with but one.
The ambidextrous blacksmith can-un-
less he belongs to a labor organiza-
tion-work not only through the day
but well into the night with no great
increase of fatigue. ! know personally
a carpenter who seems never TO grow
weary. and never to quit work I asked
him why IT don't know no difference
'twixt my hands in sawfn'. nor planfn',
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-02

nor poundin," he replied.
/ have been led TO write all this by
an awakening of mine This awaken
ing was to the consciousness that /
was in shaving in the morning, doing
certain things with my left hand which
/ had been accustomed to doing with
my right The next morning ! noticed
the same forwardness OF my left hand
in throwing a garment from one room
to another after my path. And that
the fingers of my left hand were also
coming to the fore 1 noticed little
later.
Was | becoming arbidextrouS7 1t
looked like IL. Why? The answer
flashed upon me. 1 had passed through
the preliminary agories of learning to
use the typewriter,
began noticing my actions at table.
in my study. everywhere 1 found that
I was as liable to pass my cup. TO re-
ceive what was passed to me. 70 reach
for my dictionary. to run up and down
column with my left hand or one
OF its fingers, as with my right or one
OF its fingers
And I have noticed others. The
young fellow who has learned the
typewriter takes the ball which IS
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-02

his purpose with it as well as he could
have done with the former
The writer expressed his surprise and
his regret that he could not use one
hand as well as the other. The bishop
replied that with him 1t was natural.
The writer does not know whether the
bishop was born left handed and
learned to use his right. That is
usually the fact in such cases. This
comes of the parental or guardian care
that the child. when grown. may not be
odd or OF the minority, but of the ma
jority. But who ever thinks of devel-
oping control over the left hand?
Should this not be matter of re-
gret? l have recently seen a fine
young italian playing a creditable game
OF pool, his cue in his left hand. with
no support at the end near the ball.
It could not have been otherwise The
young fellows right hand is gone.
The same is true OF his right arm, to
the shoulder / know the history Of
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-02

towering sides OF the frigate. Then
Mr.. Porter. with Totten. stepped into
the boat-this time without Ibrahim Lu-
barez-and gave the order to pull for
the Meshboha- Dicky was burning with
in the PhIladelphia's cabin. and. giving
Totten an imploring nudge. received a
whispered reply:
The Moorish commander told Cap
tain Bainbridge some cock and bull
story about acting under orders from
the governor OF Morocco. The captain,
however. replied with the greatest po-
liteness that he believed the Moorish
commander to be lying. and that unless
the truth came out Ibrahim Lubarez
would be hanged as a pirate In pre-
cisely 80 minutes at the yardarm Of
the Philadelphia This brought out
the whole story. andi Ibrahim Lubarez
produced his commission. signed by the
emperor OF Morocco, authorizing the
Meshboha TO capture everything wear
ing the American flag that she could
So. of course, we will take the ship
and carry her TO Gibraltar as a prize
And you. you little beggar. are to go
In her. while 1 will have TO stick to
the Philadelphia I should like very
much TO see how those villains manage
their ship"
Dicky listened with q thrill OF de-
light.
Soon the boat reached the Meshboha
for the third time. and was quickly
followed by other boats bringing a
prize crew.
Mr.. Porter. taking command of the
Moorish ship. proceeded to investigate
things for himself IN the hold he
found the master and crew of the
American brig. and to these men, who
had suffered for nine days the hard
ships OF the foul hold Of the Meshboha.
the sight OF the American uniforms
meant al. the rapture of liberty. The
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-02
nidshipman. and Dicky Faleoner

midshipman, and Dicky Falconer.
Mr. Porter spoke the lingua Franco.
which was well understood by the
Moorish sailors. and he proceeded to
give them a lesson in quickness and
smartness at their duty which fairly
appalled, them. They understood well
enough the handling OF the ship. but
they were desperate sea fighters rather
than alert sailors. Under Mr.. Porter's
orders. however, backed up by the
American sailors, the Moors made sail
in about one half the time they usu-
ally required.
.Dicky Falconer felt himself highly
important when. as fourth prize officer,
with Bulge under him, he took charge
of Ibraham Lubariz's cabin.
II say, Mr.. Falconer." whispered
Bulge, '-it seems to me, sir, mighty
good thing, sir, If we could make them
Moorish devils clean up this here dirty
ship. Twouldn't do bit of harm, sir,
If they was to spend this here night
holystoning, squillgeeing and swabbing
off the floor of the captains cabin and
such like. Mr.. Porter ain't agoin' to
leave the bridge tonight-hes a great
one. Mr.. Porter is, for keeping his eye
on everything. SO l think, sir, you