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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18
DRIF TW OOD
BY PHIL n. ARMSruONG.

Hoti
IAs's wat -
Last call for the Easter Suit.
Time to SO fishiDss H.
The Houston widows oc,oaAsc Titan
tresses are terribly Jealous OF the blue-eyed
blondes Of Montsoraery.
The trees are putting on their wealth of
green foliage, the blossoms are scenting
the atmosphere and the birds down in this
Paradise OF town are singing all at once
but not SO loud as to drown the hum Of our
silver dollars Of our busy money Fnarts.
We read in a Northern papeE--eg Miss
June Early working in canning factory.
Must be canning early June peas. fv-- -
r
Report has Just reached this office of a
mule out in Missouri that sucks eggs. Let
US hope the Intelligent animal viii have too
much delicacy Of feeling to seriously impair
the Easter crop.
over. and the country win settle gracefully
down under the Presidential rule Of that
intelligent and most sstimable gentleman.
Mr.. What's-his-names
An inmate Of q Canadian poor house
laughed himself to death at q joke he read
the other day. 1t is safe to say, however.
that is wasn't in Punch.
Get out your straw hat-maybe it'll look
well enough to wear fishing
Also II you listen carefully you can hear
the tennis racket.
SPRING must be here--ths kites are dang
linz from the telegraph wires.
Hair pins were invented in 1545. Up till
that time what women did We don't know,
II all of US had to undergo the probing
the Standard on Company submits to-
where would we be?
Some people are born great; others have
the idea thrust upon them and dispense
this information tc others for the rest Of
their days.
A man in Chicago wants divorce be-
cause his wife kisses him too much. The
only explanation we can offer is that each
caress must be accompanied by touch"
John D. Rockefeller says BE content
with what you have" We could easily do
it, John with your little 'soO'OOO,oOO..
Scientists say that freshly shaved skin
is an open door for germs and that whls-
kers are full Of 'em, Aren't you glad you're
q woman?
California is said to have the largest
lemon crop on record However. other To-
calities have ether varieties, every bit as
sour.
Don't They3
Hope springs eternal In the human breast.
Old maids spring eternal at the manly
chest.
A western woman says her husband
came home late at night seventy eight
times In succession. and gave a different
excuse each time. Such man as that
should at least get credit for a most
vivid and picturesque imagination,
Must Be-
The kite tails hang from the telegraph
wire
1t must be spring.
The poets heart is all on fire
1t must be spring.
Folks feel tired and drug stores sell
Carloads OF tonic to make you well
Patent medicine signs in field and dell
II must be spring.
Your winter clothes look on the bum.
II must be spring.
The humble bees have begun to hum
II must be spring.
It's time to take the carpet. up
Get down In the grass with the spotted pup
or take your tonic in a cup
1t must be spring.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18
Drinking Men
Not Wanted

The above sign is now seen in many
shops and ofiices in this city. because
drinking men are unreliable.
Competition Is too keen and life is
too strenuous fer an employer to keep
men on his pay roll whose nerves are
unsteady and whose brains re not
clear.
Every line OF business Is beginning
TO close its doors to drinking men.
Drunkenness Is q disease ana like
most diaeases,--has it's remedy. Orr
inc Is the reliable treatment and Is
sold under positive guarantee 70 ef-
feet a cure or your money will be re-
funded, Orrine Is In two forms: No 1
which can be used without the pa.
tientss knowledge in tea. coffee or food; ,
and No. for those who wish 10 be
cured.
Mailed in plain sealed package on re-
ceipt Of 800. Write for free booklet.
mailed in plain. sealed envelope. The
Orrine Co.. washington. D. c.. or y
G. Fowler.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18
POLITICAL STRAWS
Pointers Indicating Way the Winds Are Biowing

pressed By believers In this program
are coincided m by Washington poiiti-
clans at PRESENT IN administration
circles whore there is much political
wisdom, the belief still holds that Bry-
an VIII be the opposition candidate.
The theory has bsea deemed worthy OF
confederation however, as originaas,
stated by the President, who. for OBJ
vious reasons. IL ~ desirous Of know
ing the strategy OF the enemy as he is
own party. n =.
But Washington. generally speaking.
believes at this time that the presf-
dency amounts practically to an OBJ
session with Bryan-believcs ne IL con-
WINGED ne is to be selected. Is the man
OF destiny, and that this Is destinysn
year. Governor Johnson's reported
change OF mind about being q candl-
date. however, VIII arouse much spec
ulation and--having believed some time
ago as much as anyone else In Bryan's
obsession--formal announcement Of his
candidacy for the nomination will lead
to stronger suspicion that something is
been informed. M =
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18
This Is My 61st Birthday
william o. Bradley.

William o'conner Bradley, the Republic
an leader who was recently elected United
states Senator from Kentucky after the
weeks. was born in Garrard. KY. March 1s.
ls47. He was admitted to the bar by spe-
cial act Of the Legislature in 1865 being
under 81 years of age. In 1870 he was
elected prosecuting attorney. and after hav-
ing been many times delegate TO Republican
national conventions he received 10s votes
for Vice-President in the convention Of
1888. His election to the Governorship oc-
CURED in 1898. when he broke all records
and turned a registered Democratic major
plurality Of s,912. In 1895 he was Endorsed
for President by the Kentucky Republican
convention. In 1889 Mr. Bradley was offer
ed and declined the appointment OF United
States minister to Korea
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

New industries Promoted In Alabama and

New Industries Promoted IN Alabama and
Columbus. marss fsn..,., ~
Georgia and Alabama Industrial index Will
say tomorrow In its regular weekly issue:
Municipai enterprise Is decidedly in evil
these days Quite a number OF bond issue
elections are nov pending and In various
cities the agitations for calling further eiec-
probability additional bonds win be- voted
upon and authorized.
At q mass meeting OF the citizens Of
for various city improvements was heartily
endorsed. The people Of Russeiiviiie. Ala,
y, ~ mass meeting assembled. favored .
and also the establishment Of municipal wa
terworks and lighting plant The Albany,
Ca Ca city council meets tonight TO plan for
sale Of bonds. Americas. Ca. citizens are
urging the sale OF city Improvement bonds
authorised some time ago but which have
plans are being drawn for handsome city
nalL Mobile. Ala, is agitating the build
inS OF : city hall that may cost q half
million dollars. Barnesyille. Ca. votes on
bonds IN just few days. Quite number
of bond issues have been proposed for Bir-
mingham, Ala, and the suburban cities and
towns, that in October 1903, will become
part Of Greater Birmingham. the most am
bilious being the proposed issue Of $4,000
eoo OF bonds for waterworks system for
"a good many new Industrial enterprises
are reported by The Index this week.
among them being Bobbin factory, Blake
~ Ca; bottiing plants. Macon. Ca. and
Waycrcss. Ga; canneries Americas, Ca,
and Rome, Ca; harness factory. Eiba. Ala;
Ice factory, Milledgeville, Ca: gas plant.
Bessemer Ala ginnery. Modoc, Ca; light
tns plant 1t Slocomb Ala. and Russeliville.
Ala; stove factory. Milledseville, Ca; syr-
UP refinery, Andalusia. Ala; turpentine
plant enlargement. waycross. Ca; bagging
factories, Columbus. Ga. and Macon. Ga.
Among the items Of interest In the way
of new construction are: Dormitory, Wales
ca, Ca; chapter house. Athens, Ga; thea-
tire, Mobile. Ala. two bridges. seven
churches paving plans in several cities.
two warehouses, and good many new res
licences.
Several substantial contracts we're. let
during the week, conspicuous anneng them
being contract for erecting nearly 100000
Of college buildings ut Tuscaloosa. Ala;
$4,000.
sixteen new corporations are noted.
with minimum capital stock Of $780,
During the week = deposit Of bauxite
was discovered near Mcintyre. Ga. and It
Is declared that 1t IL in such quantities
that It can be mined profitably."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18
This Date in History
Afarch la.

March "a.
lsos--King Frederick III. OF Denmark,
born. Died Feb Q. 1870.
lee2--Public Inauguration Of onanihusae
In Paris under q royal decree OF Louis XIV.
1It6--Slr Robert Waipole. English states
man, died. Born Aug. 2s 1875
t1es-stamp Act repealed by the British
Parliament
lsi2--New Spanish Constitution promui-
gated by the Cortas.
1sis-Unitsd States Congress granted pen.
War.
1sa7-Grover Cleveland, twenty-second
and twenty-f fourth President of the United
States, born.
ls6s-Prince William George Of Denmark
elected King Of Greece.
1sss--AdmIral Farrasut received BY the
Pope at Rome.
Is05-wniiam Warner elected United
States Senator from Missouri.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18
1. wa.tlns Breath.

GddSden IlueS-NSWs.
Governor Conner is utilizinE HE trip
with the school location commission in
defending the acts of his Legislature.
II is WHISPERED also that he Is laying
plans for election to a bigger once In
the future. II the latter report is true,
the Governor must have q low opinion
of the intelligence Of the people of Ala
bama. They have had enough of him
the laws passed by the recent Legisla-
ture, the Governor is wasting breath.
The good laws enacted speak for them
selves and the remainder smell to
heaven every time they are stirred. The
Governor had better let II go at that
and trust to time and forgetfulness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18
WnpNEsDAr. mARcH Is. ICES.

As The chattanooEa Times sees 1t
the only person who Is not worried
over the financial situation Is the
tramp. and we are inclined to the opin-
ion that he is really helped BY Il. There
has been 20 much Of want and suffer-
ms. and such genuine demands on the
eharitable that perhaps the tramp
gains by the fact that charitable peo-
pie are not SO careful az they might
otherwise be, ana thus the undeserving
may be benefited. 1T Is an III wind"
gov know. that doesn't help somebody.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

F's-rs. q oss.. TRAD. sAow,ss on.

s &
Figures 81 osbsn Trade showing Our
Opportunity.
MONTGOMERY. Ala, March 1e, 1905.
Editor The Advertiser;
As q matter Of public Interest to the
people Of this State. beg to enclose
ssr snsto9 FROM e. e. o sS
trasting the packing house exports
from ne United states to Cuba in 1908
Packins House Products from the
United States 20 Cubs. In 1907.
f.ara 1870 ~. $50. ..-s y.SSeeaa'ss55ss
Fork. s SisSpo Or picked ....... sos.sss
bacon f....-....... olz,IoS
ram .,s..............s. ese,ses
Total ........s....... .s7.o5s, sss
Packing Hease Products Exported frOm
the United states 10 Cuba In 1903.
LARD ......-'.....- ..-.. ~, 4Ys'erS
Lard compounds ......-.. l,Sls,aSsas
Pork. salted or picked .....-.. sas.sSs
gNcon ...'....,'.,. .'....... S@s'9eS
Ham ...........-........ bas,7sS
Total "a. ose.414
| GAIN In four years ....s..... 2.s6S,b25
These figures show a great increase
In consumption in four years. There Is
no reason, other than the absence OF
large packing house In this State and
the consequent stimulation OF hog
sads shc ws o bS q Ia
bana. When also. at the same time,
the people OF this State take into con-
s.deratlon the large sums Of money
on higher priced lands, II must be evil
dent to every thoughtful reader that
there IL vast opportunity for develop
ment along these lines In this State.
Yours truly,
@. Grosyenor DAVE.
Secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

refuse to fall in line. but until the con-
vention finishes its work. It Is not only
the right but the duty OF those who
think he should not be nominated to
say SO. Friends like The Journal are
doing Mr.. Bryan no good by attempt
ing to put locks on the mouths Of those
who prefer another candidate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

walker County NeWB.
Mr.. Yoakham OF the Rock Island
Frisco System, says more railroads are
needed. If anyone doubts the benefits
to be derived from increasing the rail-
road facilities of the South. and espe-
c.ally of Texas. says he. he need only
to compare the South ~ today with the
South of 1880. and to try to Imagine
what the South of today would be, had
not its railroad mileage more than
trebled since the earlier period.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

Although Mayor schmitz was cleared
on enc Of the charges against him It is
said that there are stiIl some forty in-
dictments pending. At the usual pace
Of justice IL all these cases are to be
tried. old age will claim the defendant
long before the trials are concluded,
unless the prosecution decides to bunch
the cases and try all at one time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18
Too Much BonalaIn.

SheneId Standard.
The Congressional Executive Commit
tee of this district, which met in Deca-
tur few days ago. formally indorsed
certain candidates for delegates to the
Denver Convention. The committee's
authority for such action would certain
" be challenged, but for the fact that
damn: nobody will pay any attention to
1t. There 10 altogether too much boss.
Ism in Alabama politics.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

THE Republican party" once re-
marked Fred Douglass, "Is the ship and
all besides is the ocean" We suspect
Fred was correct. from a Republican
point OF view. When the ship goes
down II will leave the members Of the
party noundering about in the great
salt seas Of disappointment and blasted
scopes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

The honest people Of Pennsylvania
are no less surprised than gratiaed and
encouraged by the conviction of four
81 the principal criminals in the Capt.
sol graft business. They feel that JUS
slice and integrity have not yet depart
ca from the confines Of their state. and
that it is still possible to convict an in
anential rascal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

Speaking Of the Congress Of Moth
ers," which has recently been in ses-
sion in Washington. contemporary
wonders who took care of the babies
while the mothers were in Washing
ton. How does the brother know that
these mothers nave any babies?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

1T Ia . positive relief" says The
Lincoln tNeb.) Star. ito see the picture
Of an actress whose clothes cover her."
The star must be an adnirer Of nice
clothes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

Newspaper photographers are very
fond Of cracking Jokes about the moth
er-in-law, but suppose one of the craft
should marry Hetty Green's daughter.
wouldn't he close up on that sort of
humor?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

Ir Just about three months the Re-
publican National Convention will as
sembIe in Chicago and then comes the
tug Of war. Many things can happen
IN three months. many changes take
place, and many bright hopes be over
cast with gloom. but from present in
eications it will be "either Taft or l."
with the accent on /.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

And so the I'm God We Trust" motto
IL to go back and remain on the coins
after AL the pother. The President
ought not to object as his egregious
bIunder has brought him additional no.
toriety,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18
PRIMARY EIEoTToN NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given by the Democrats
Executive Committee for the City OF Mont
gomery. Alabama. that Primary Election
will be held In the City Of Montgomery, Ala
hama. on Monday the twenty third (2srd)
mating Mayor. President Of the City coun-
Gill; two Police Commissioners. two Alder
men from each Ward and two members Of
the Executive COMMITTEES from each ward
-3ot JOHN A. BLMoRm. Chairman,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

The latest news from Richard Gro
ker. as well as We can make it out. is
that he is hurrahing for Bryan and
whoopIng ter Roosevelt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

The Washington Herald thinks "sa-
hara must be rnarshy province COM
pared to Alabama" II you think Ala
bama 40 dry as I'll that come down and
have ore on US.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

hereby announce myself q candidate for
Member Of the Police Commission, subject
10 the action OF the Democratic primary
w. b HOLdEs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

hereby announce myself a candidate for
re-election as Alderman from Ward -Four,
subject 70 the action OF the Democratic
Primary. WALTER BRASsBLaKA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

I respectfully announces that am q candt
date for the office Of Mayor OF Monfgon.
cry subject TO the action OF the Democrat.
10 Party. CASTOR GUNTER
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

hereby announce myself q candidate for
reelection as Alderman from Ward -Four
subject to the action Of the Democratic
Primary. W. w. EHTDLE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

hereby announces myself candidate for
Member OF the Police Commission. subject
10 the action Of the Democratic prfnaary
JAMEG GALLAGHER
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

date for the office OF s.avor OF Montgom.
cry, subject to the action % the Dem
ocratIc Party. J. G. TYSON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

hereby announce myself candidate for
Member Board Of Revenue, subject to the
action Of the Democratic Primary
WIN. b. JONES.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

nnilv Asernee For February. 1893. .4,sSS
@anday Average for February As0s ..As'see
Il q Noble. Circulation Manager Of The
Mantworasry Advertiser. bein9 duly sworn.
Ths fefxKoinE statement Of The Adverttss
arsn circulasion for the month OF Eeprusry.
1903. II true and correct. and computed aLtes
@,ssss NJ ID 81 NOBLE.
Circulation Manager.
emorn 70 ana subscribed before me this
10th DAP ok March. Is0a. ~mu
f1wRT3 RIGA ALExANDER,
Notary Public
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

hereby announces myself a Candidate for
Alderman for Ward Two. subject 70 the
action Of the Democratic Primary
J. r, LETCHER.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

FOR PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL.
I respectfully announce that / am 4 cand.
didate for the presidency Of the CoSrnci
subject 10 the action Of the Democratic
Party. IRA H VIRGIN.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

Tbs MONTGOMERY Advertiser guarantees
ftn advertisers tand uaakea II part Of the
ecntraot when feQuestedy that its daily cir-
cuaatiou Il larger than that Of any morning
newspaper printed in Alabaina--and that ite
sunday edition has the largest circulation ~
any nswspapef printed In Alabama. without
exception,
Tbs nRures for February printed below
rsIsrszenf the actual net cfrcuaatiOE. ali re-
1uTns having been deducted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

FOR ALDERMAN--WARD SIX.
rhe friends OF 3. j. Crnmton hereby an
nounce him as a candidate for Alderman
from Ward 8. subject to the action OF
the Democratic primary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

hereby announce myself az q candidate
for County Treasurer. subject to tbs ae-
tiou Of the Democratic primary.
T. ID. COLLIER ~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

FOR ALDERMAN---vvARD TWO.
hereby announce myself q candidate for
Alderman from Ward Two. Subject fo
the action OF the Democratic Party.
JNO. NJ RURCH
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

hereby announce myself candidate for
County treasurer. subject to the action az
the Democrats primary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

I harehv announce myself candidate fos
Men1her Of Board Of Revenue. subject -
the action OF the Democratic primary.
J. g. EDISON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

I hereby announce myself candIdate for
President Of the Council subject 10 the
action Of the Democratic Primary
c L RUTH (
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

respectfully announce that I am q candf-
date for the OFFICE Of Police Commissioners
81 the city. subject to the action 81 the
Democratic Party, / II. DEVICES.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

hereby announces myself Is q candidate
f9f rt-election as County Buperintendenk
o. Education. subject 70 the action Of the
Dsn0s0 q. W. covrNGToN.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

FOR P0LFCE COMMISSIONER,
hereby announce myself candidata for
Member OF the Police Commission, aubfsot
70 the action OF the Democratic primary y
EMANUEL LOBNAN
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

Night Riders Safe.
Admission Evening Star.
Kentucky night riders are having
great luck. Kentucky is the easiest
place In the world for anybody except
night rider to get killed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18
Montgomery Ice andCold
Storage Co.
CAR LOAD SHIPMENTS SPECIALITY.

ALL ORDERS WILL HAVE PROMPT
ATTENTION. OFFICE COR. MADISON
AVE. and N. PERRY ST. PHONE e.
FACTORY PHONE, ESQ.
t. H. MOORE. e. BURNETT,
President Vice Preside1E
T. s. HOWE. Treasurer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

I hershy announce myself q candidate fnt Z
MArnber Bnard OF Revenue. subject TO the
action Of the Democratic Primary. 4
A. Z. TYSON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

hereby announce myself candidate for
re-electfon as Coroner OF Montgomery
County. subject to the DEMOCRATIC pFi-
mary. =. TICS
hereby announce myself candidate fov
Coroner for Montgomery County subject
10 the Democratic primary.
- - w. c. FULLER
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

hereby announce myself candidate for
COUNTY guperintendent OF Education. sub
feet to the action Of the Democratio par
" ID. w. HARRISON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

hereby announces myself candidate tor
Treasurer OF Montgomery County. subject
% the action of the Democratic Party.
GEO. II. SHACKELTORDs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

hereby announce myself candidate fct
Member Of Board Of Revenue subject %
thA action Of the Democratic primary.
N ,. GnExLs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

FOR ALDERMAN--TARD SEVEN
fereby announce myself q candidate for
Alderman for Ward Seven. subject 70 the
Democratic Primary on March 2srd
GEO. w. ELLIS,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

FOR JUSTICE OF PEACE. BEAT 4.
am q candidate for Justice Of The peace
for Beat Three. subject to the primary 81
the Democratic party.
MITF7MI n srsnraxus
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-18

hereby announce myself q candidate fos
the offics Of TAX Assessor Of Montgorn-
cry County. subject to the ection OF tina
Democratic party. "A. SOLOMON.