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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-02-19
Chronic Constipation Cured.

One who suffers from chronic con-
stipation is in danger of many seri-
Gus ailments. Orino Laxative Fruit
Syrup cures chronic constipation, as
it aids digestion and stimulates the
liver and bowels, restoring the nat
ural action of these organs. Com
mence taking it today and you will
feel better at once. Orino Laxative
Fruit Syrup does not nauseate or
gripe. and is very pleasant to take.
Refuse substitutes. Geise's Pharma-
cy.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-02-19
CONGREGATION WHISTLES, TOO.
Evangelist Small Declares This Sort
of Music Is Proper.

One of the odd features of the re-
vival meetings now in progress at
Grace Methodist church, in Rich
mond, Va, is the whistling done by
the congregations upon the invita-
ton of the evangelist in charge, the
Rev. Mr. Small
Mr. Small declares there is no
harm in whistling N the church !;
that whistling is one of natures mu-
steal gifts, the same as the human
voice, and it is just as proper and
right to use one as the other.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-02-19

Heavy, impure blood makes a
muddy, pimply complexion, head
aches, nausea, indigestion. Thin
blood makes you weak, pale, sickly.
Burdock Blood Bitters makes the
blood rich, red, pure-restores per-
feet health.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-11
.CoIlossal Conceit. ?

San Francisco ArgonauI.
 In the Presidents letter to MT. SpreckeIs we have the reflection of a euriously vagarious mind. It is a mlnd quick to conceive. but quite as likely to gain false impressions as sound ones. It is a mlnd predisposed to Vir- tue. yet forgetfuI or the first precepts of virtue under the working Of its own cumulative impulses. It is a mind prone to be carried beyond the sphere of self-control by an egregious develop ment of self-esteem. 1t Is minds upon which reason and even facts adverse to its own mood make no impression other than to tntame and carry beyond all bounds the spirit of resistance. Is there In the world one other man so self sufficient as tV venture to set him. self up as the final determination, at a distance of 5000 miles from the scene of events. without investigation of the facts. and on top of all unin- vited. of matters like those in Ques- ton at San Francisco? Is there an- other man in the world whose conceit is so colossal as to justify him in his own mind in censuring the Judgments of courts whose responsibilities are positive. whose examination of iu- volved questions has been manifestlY profound and whose virtue is pre- sumptively as good as his own?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-11
SATURDAY, JULY II, 1908.
CHAIRMAN CLAYTON.

Alabama made good at Denver and great credit is given to Hon. Henry D.. Clayton. permanent chairman of the Democratic Convention. Mir. Clayton was selected largely as the personal rhoice of Mir. Bryan, who had confi- dence in his ability and in his devo- ton to the political fortunes of the great Nebraskan. It was great conn piiment to Mir. Clayton to be chosen as the presiding of1icer of so great a body of men. and one which will live in history and all Alabamians feel gratIfied over his selection and his suc- cess in filling the position.
 The Advertiser published in full the speech he made on taking the chair. It vas an able presentation of the is- sues from the Democratic standpoint and is well worthy of the wide circu- lation which will be given to 1t. His arraignment of President Roosevelt and his manner of administering affairs could not be improved on.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-11
WHO IS REsroxsrBLH.

The Pittsburg Post touches on 6 mat ter that might be a good subject for a debating society, or some such body. "who is responsible" it asks. "when a performer, doing one of the numerous death -defying stunts now so common, sustains injuries which cripple for life, even when they do not knl out right7 That the law and society of which law Is an expression has some responsibilities in the matter Is seen by the frequent interference by the po- lice with such exhibitions. The ingenn- ity of promoters and performers alike Is exercised in eluding the slow. easily. evaded law. and in keeping popular appetite whetted up to remunerative stage. for neither performers nor amusement managers win undertake anything in their line which does not pay"
 We suppose the general public Is pri- marily responsible for the deaths and injuries resulting from these danger. ous performances. The performers do not do such things for the amusement of themselves or for exercise. but for pay. If the public would not pay to see such exhibitions they would not take place. One trouble is that these perilous stunts are generally part of show that is not objectionable. and that a great many people like to witness If they see part of it they cannot cas fly avoid seeing it all. and for this req son 1t is difiicult to avoid part of the responsibility of accidents.
 One of the strange features of all such exhibitions lies in the fact that the greater the risk to the performer. and the more danger involved. the greater is the anxiety to witness it on the part of perhaps a majority of peo- pie. Nothing can be advertised that is so dangerous or improbable that It will not draw crowds to see 1t, and # 1t could be known in advance that the performer would be sure to lose his life we suppose the attendance would only be increased instead of diminished. Curiosity is 6 strong factor in control ling human actions. and as long as there is hope or prospect of seeing something unusal and perilous there will be crowds to witness the perform. ances.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-11
ALL HAVE SOMETHING GOOD TO


 It cannot be otherwise than grat. flying to read the many and widespread tributes being paid to the memory of Joel Chandler Harris by the press and people in all parts of the country. From every section of the Union come expressions of the high esteem enter tained for Uncle Remus, and evidences of the warm feelings of love and rec spect felt for him by old and young alike. It Is especially gratifying to his native State, and to the people of the South generally. for in every fiber of his being he was with and of the South, which he loved, so well. It, will be difflcult to i'll the place he so long occupied, if it can be done at all.
 Of course Mir. Harris did not origin ate folklore stories. They have been popular for ages in all known lan- suages. reaching back perhaps to pre- historic periods. and dealing with the subject in many ways and from mauy writers. But while he was not tbe originator of this kind of literature we may well call him the perfecter of 1t. so far as the Southern negro is con. cerned. No other writer has gotten so near to the real negro with his super stitions. his religious beliefs, his quaint dialect and his peculiar habits and manners. as Uncle Remus did. and we doubt if any writer has given pleas Wve to such a vast army of young readers as he has done. He studied the colored people as no other writer has done and he made good use of what he discovered. The South has pro- duced many writers of note. but in his own field, Uncle Remus waS unique.
 Among the many nice things said of him we will copy a paragraph from The Hartford Times as a fair sample. ''Joel Chandler Harris" says The Times. twas one of the fortunate men who win per- sonai interest and affection without ef- fort. and not merely from those with whom they live but from thousands upon thousands whom they have never seen. And it all came through the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-11
This l. My S2nd Birthday
RICmARDsON CLOVER

Richardson Clover, Rear Admiral in the American Navy. who retires today having reached the age limit of 62 years, was born July II, 1S46. He was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1887 and was appointed ensign Decem- Der IS, 1868. He became master on March 21, 1870. lieutenant. March 2t 1871. lieutenant commander. May Ia. 1891, commander. September. I4. 1s97 and captain. April Il. 1902. He was an ofAcer of high scientific attain ments and served in various stations and departments, notably in the Coast Survey Service. in charge of tho sur vey Of Southeast Alaska. from 1885 to 1sS6 He also held the position of Hydrographer of the Bureau of Navi- Ration, Chief of the once of Naval In- teiliRence and member of the War and Stategy Board. During the Spanish American war he commanded the U. E. s. Bancroft Tn 1900 he became naval attache in London and In December 1908. was placed in command of the U. S. S. Wisconsin of the Asiatic Station. He retires with the rank Of Rear Admiral.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-11
HoN. soHN yy. Krnr.

The Convention at Denver in nomin- sting Hon. John W. Kern. of Indiana. for Vice President. selected the strong est and most available candidate of aii.. on the large and full list of Vice Pres identiaI possibilities. which was before the Democratic Party in convention assembled.
 The Convention acted wisely and well. Mir. Kern strengthens the ticket in that part of the country where the fight will be hottest The lighting ground in the campaign on which the party is just entering will be in the pivotal States of the Middle West. Tn. revolt against Republican rule is nos in the East but in the Middle Western and Western States.
 In these States ana as the leader of the Democracy of Indiana. Mir Kern has stood conspicuous for ability and character. He Is one of the ablest and most successful lawyers of the Middle West. He is honored aliko for his abfi- ity and for his character. The Demo- crats of Indiana have loved and ad. mired him and the Republicans have respected him. He Is not only known and respected in Indiana. but in tha surrounding States over which the tide of battle will rage from now until November.
 The ticket is complete. Bryan and Kern. It Is worthy of the unanimous support of the Alabama Democracy and that it should receive. A solid and united party in Alabama and othor Southern statesawill have It's moral ef- feet on the doubtful States where the fight will rage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-11
SOME ENGLISH IDEAS,

The British people are not all a phlegmatic generation who wouldn't know a joke if they should meet it :. There IS now a proposition before Par lament to enact law requiring all the clocks in Great Britain to be set for- ward one hour and twenty minutes and kept that way. The reason given is that by thus advancing the time all the people would be induced to rise in the morning and get to bed at night an hour and twenty minutes earliss than they now do, and thus be doubiy beneftedl
 Is not this the very height of absurd. ity in proposed legisiation7 As The Hartford courant observes. "there Is . period in every summer known as the silly season. Real questions and diff faculties are dropped when the perspir. ation flows freely. and the human mind takes up all kinds of fantastic and senseless ideas as if they were of real importance and graveiy examines them. This proposal to make over the habits of the British people by fooiing with their clocks Is a unique specimen of this hot-weather nonsense. The eul. minating stroke of art in 1t is the ss- fort to give to such foolishness the force of British law. thereby making 1t the business of British judges ans juries to decide that inaccurate time is true time"
 It will occur to most people. we imagine. that it would be as easy to pass law requiring all the people To get out of bed in the morning. and get into bed at night. one hour and twen- ty minutes earlier than they now de. It would be as easy to enforce such law as 1t will be to force them to reg ulate their hours of rising and retiring by the newly regulated time pieces and we think it pretty safe to say that neither can be done. Those British so- Ions must have been taking Ies- sons from some of the brain-storm re- formers on this side of the water.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-11

writing of books which he regarded as . diversion from his occupation of . newspaper writer and editor. Through force of circumstances he became a newspaper writer and editor. but by natural gift he was the writer of stories, and from the beginning these stories were almost perfect in their kind. They had the subatantiaf truth, the humor, the balance. the ease and simplicity. and the charm. which are found united only among the greater writers. Not that he would have ad- mitted half of this. He was sincerely modest. and while he could not ignore the popularity of his books. it was hard for him to understand why they should produce just the effect they did"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-11
What [. He up to No,rr

WILCOX Era
 Tn his Fourth of July speech at Sam son, Saturday last. Governor Colner again broke out against Judge Jones and the railroads. which indicates that he is after fooling the people some more. Perhaps he wants to call the legislature together again or announce his successor in the office of Cover
 Notwithstanding Judge Jones has been sustained by the United States Supreme court in the decisions he made on the railroad questions, the governor in his speech Is said to have been unusually severe in his criticism of Judge Jones because of his attftude in holding up by injunction the state railroad laws, and intimated that inc railroads, emboldened by the attitude of the Federal judge were already laying plans to again secure con trol of the State Legislature and place corrupt Hobbies in the capitol. He declared that if the railroads sueceed- Ad now in bringing about repeal of the laws already passed 1t wln be
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-11
WhO Is Trues

Grover Cleveland goes Into history as one public man who never went back on an interview. He stood by what he said. whether 1t looked well in print or not. The public has come 10 know that newspaper interviews arc true, and that denials of them are not true. All official statements" arc looked on with suspicion If all public men were like Mr. Cleveland. there would never he a difference between the papers and the officials as to state ments. Mir. Roosevelt has reached the point where he says statements are unauthorized" The papers made 1t uncomfortable for him to denounce truthful statements as false Mir, Roosevelt says that "any statement not authorized Is virtually false" That is the usual resort of the official The newspapers do not intend to submit fo the denunciations of men who tell de- liberate falsehoods. Fairness is always the better policy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-11
This Date tn History
IuLY 11.

JULY H.
 1356-The Elector of Brandenburg was appointed hereditary Arch Cham berlairl of the German Empire by the golden bull of Charles w.. and in that Capacity he bore the sceptre before i7osMEnElish and allies under Duke of Marlborough and Prince Eugene, defeated the French bestegers at Oud- enarde. Belgium.
 I7s7-JOhn Quincy AdaEns. sixth President of the United states, born Is45' In Washington. D. c.
 I8o4-Famous duel between Hsmil- Iss2EGeneral Halleek appointed commander of all the land forces of 'H Hiast-pemocratic National Conven- tion nominated Cleveland and Hend- isss-charles D. Graham went through the Niagara whirlpool rapids ih 1sso4President signed the wyoming iSsl-Earthauake at constantinopls. with loss of 200 lives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-11

They are also going to have a nice question of law to settle over in Geor- Gia. the bone of contention being the near beer proposition. As our read CTS know, there is such a product sold in prohibition preserves in place of real beer or other intoxieants. Judge El- lis. of the Rome circuit, has just de- cided that selling near beer is not . violation of the Georgia prohibition laws. and if his position is sustained that substitute for real beer can be Is- galIy sold anywhere in the State. Nov the question is sure to come up as tS how near this drink can come to be- ing real beer without violating the law. and how fs 1t to be settled? Will 1t be necessary for each bottle to DC analysed by the government chemist to know whether 1t Is beer or only near the real thinS7 Possibly it may be found necessary for each bar. saloon and hotel to keep a professional tester --or taster-who would give an opinion on the relationship between the near beer and the geunine beer and thus satisfy the law. However 1t Is ar ranged we predict some complications.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-11

There are few persons living who can say that they Saw the stars fall" in 1893. but a man has just died in Mis- souri who was young man of IS when the event occurred. Of course there are some living who were old enough to remember 1t. but as it occurred Ghree-quarters of a century ago the number who were old enough to re- member the occurrence and who are yet living is small. We well remember the older people telling of 1t long ago, what a wonderful sight it was. and how 1t frightened many people. espe- cially the negroes. who thought the end Of all earthly things had surely osEpSa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-11
Conner Economy.

Roanoke Leader.
 The Leader is not able to see the wisdom or necessity for the very gem eral change made in the text books in use in this State. as was done by the Text Book Commission at its re- cent sitting. This will cost the peo- ple of the State thousands of dollars extra, besides the added confusion and delay The main argument in favor of uniformity of text books is to save money to the patrons by avoiding the cn,as cnans sinnS T1 Bnt noyv if there is tnst A q wholesale change made every five years there Is not so much gain after all. How about abOlishing the Text Book Commission2
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-11

After Congress adjourned it was given out that there was a large de- ncit. amounting to many millions of dollars, in the government finances. but now MT. Cortelyou is explaining 1t away and trying to make it appear that there's no such thing. The campaign is on and it might inJure the party's chances to have the truth known: therefore 1t must be kept dark.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-11
The Three Weeks Grin.

NeW HOrk FTcss.
 How long do you expect to be gone?" asked the manager of the fam fly hotel of the man who was going away for a vacation.
 "A little more than two weeks" the guest replied.
 we have planned to stay three weeks. Jim" whispered the mans wife. "Why didn't you tell him so?"
 Lust because 1t Is three weeks, ,'' said the man. T didn't want all those folks hanging around the desk grinning at me like Cheshire cats. That is what happens the minute anybody says anything ringing in the title of that confounded book"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-11
LiEhtnimgss Queer Franks. waterbury Dispatch to the New York

Lightning plays queer pranks. Tn Woodbury during the storm last night. dwelling owned by H. B. Beardsley. tore out a window and hurled the tenant of the house William Shaw, out onto the back veranda without in- turing him in the least.
 The family sewing machine was moved from the parior Into the dining room. but Mrs Shaw says she wanted it there anyway. To add to it's good work. the lightning killed thousands of elm tree beetles which were turn ing the old towns majestic trees into bkrran seufana
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-11

1Aa NVg Haven Register declares thAt the thermometers showed that ed Saes on last Monday; yet the wealth. CT bulletins for New Haven regis tered a temperature of only eighty-two degrees as the highest point for the day. They must be cold-blooded peo- pie up there if they call that hot weather.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-11
seheeI nooks.

Montgomery. Ala. July 10, 1908. Editor Tlie Advertiser:
 criticisms called forth forth by the recent action of the state Text Book Com mission. public attention seems to have been centered almost entirely upon questions or economy and the distri- button Of contracts. We hear a great deal about the expense of the new adoption on the one hand and the faulty mechanical construction of cheap books on the otheg, while scarcely a word has been said about the only important point to bc considered--thc fitness of the books selected for edu- cational purposes
 The only competent judges as to this requirement are the teachers who use the books. and they are precisely tho ones who, under our present system of selection, have no voice in the matter, while the book agents, who are about as competent Judges of the value of their own wares as fond mother of the claims of her own particular angel at baby show, seem to have had the noor practically to themselves.
 Now. must of us know what 1t Is to be interviewed by a book agent-and If the members of that Commission. after three weeks of such experiences, were not fitted for an insane asylum of sterner stun than common human flesh and blood. They deserve not criticism but commiseration. In other words, it IS methods rather than men that are to blame If there Is any cause for dissatisfaction.
 In the frst place, book agents should be r1gfdly excluded by law from all communication with members of the Commissions while in session. at least. Give them every facility for displaying their wares. not only at the Capitol while the Commission Is in consultation but at all times, in all especially for bringing them to the attention of teachers at institutes summer scnoOIs, educational conyeh- tions,and the like: but prohibit All attempts at personal influence. Then, months before the meeting of the Commission. invite all the teachers of the state wn3 nave eIad not less than nve years experience in the prores- son to submit 4 llst of sucn books as they tnInk ought u be- dropped, wItH a brief exposition of the advantages Of the new works they woui0 supsti- ute in their place.
 comm unicatlvns should be tabulated and laid before the Commission, 1t is safe to predict they would show g uilanimity ot opinion among the best educators that would furnish valuable data as a basis for its decision. In fact wherever the verdict of the teach- CTS was unantmous-or concurrent by a large maJOrIty for or against en.inge. theiF recommendation shoulos m most cases. be considered as finai. without regard to the price of the 1ook or the publishing house that issues it. In this way too. the patrons of the schools would be made to see that the chef object m choosing school books Is not to save money, out to further tue educational interests of their chil. dren, and that for thIs purpose the best bzook is always the cheapest. no matter what it's price, ana the cneap- est may he the dearest even though well bound and warranted to wear.
 .lAA E. E. A.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-11
n,e oat Weld.

Judge sorreli threshed out s70 bush els of oats of the Appier variety. saved 2o.uoo pounds bright oas na nns patch si0 feet eauars. fifty-four bush eis of oats were made, which is at the rate of sixty bushels per acre. On ten acres 425 bushels we're made. wnicn s of feed oats this Is sso to s45 per acre. But rnis is the Applet oat which ts worth yf per bushel or $45 to $eo per acre. This is better than cotton or corn and stili another crop CT miilss the same land. which Is also very profitable crop. Our most progressive farmers are fast realizing that feed stun must be made on the farm anu not shipped from other points
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-11

The clerk in calling the roll forgot that there was no longer an Indian Territory. but the delegates from OE- lahoma did not forget to work thetV rabbit foot on the convention and ob- tain the right to cast eighteen votes when under the rules applied to all other States they were only entitled to fourteen.