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The Washington bee., 1909-08-28
The SarnSSSo Sea.

In the middle of the North Atlantic
there is an area of comparatively still
water almost equal to continental Eu-
rope in extent and more or less COW
cred with floating seaweed. 1t was
known as the Mar de SaTgaco to Co
lumbus and the early navigators and
is the SargassO sea of modern
geOgraphers.
The floating seaweed was formerly
supposed to have grown near the Ba-
hama and Florida shores, and to have
dTifted to its present position. 1t is
now, however, known to grow and
propagate itself where it is found In
it are found globular masses of weed
containing fish eggs and known as fish
nests.
Recent investigations show that the
floating weed of the SaLgassO sea is
the chosen breeding place of species
of flying fish.-Field.
The Washington bee., 1909-08-28
He Would Resiun.

The story is told of an English
army examiner who once had before
him a stupid candidate. The candi-
date being apparently unable to an
swer the simplest questions, the ex-
aminer finally grew most impatient,
and in burst of sarcasm demanded: :
Let it be supposed, sir, that you
were a captain in command of in
fantTy; that in your rear was an i'm
passable abyss; that on both sides of
you there rose perpendicular rocks of
tremendous height; that in front of
you lay the enemy outnumbering you
ten to one. What, sir, in such an
emergency would you do?" Sir" re-
sponded the applicant for military dis
tinction, 81 should resign"
The Washington bee., 1909-08-28
DAME FORTUNE WAS SULLEN.
Man Had Grateful Remembrance of
Service, but Was Unable to
Repay 1t.

when l was a farmer in Illinois"
says representative in congress,
there came to me one day an inter
esting looking individual, whose face,
though he was a stranger in those
parts, seemed oddly familiar to me.
The man had stopped to water his
horse. As ne waited, he said: About
ten years ago a poor boy came this
way and you took him in
I gazed at the speaker, puzzled.
Your kindness to that poor boy
was most exceptional, continued the
stranger. You fed him, encouraged
him, gave him clothes and two dollars
and sent him on his way feeling pret-
ty fine. He observed at the time he
would never forget your generosity.
Do you remember
Not precisely I replied, but I had
a vague remembrance OF the occur
renee.
The Washington bee., 1909-08-28
Personality in Politics.

In life, in literature, there is no
magic charm like that of personality,
but politicians are afraid of it in their
business. Of this they sedulously cul-
innate the idea that it must be con
Quoted by committees and parties,
never by individualities. Everything
is collective, nothing personal In
trigue and subterranean management
are the prime forces, and the old prac-
titioners Of the art are always aghast
when some man of native VigOr comes
forward with open methods and direct
appeals.
The Washington bee., 1909-08-28
~ssaa
IS NOT A MILITARY EMBLEM.
Fashion of Wearing Cockade origin
ated In Strings That Served
Useful Purpose.

The cOckade originated simply in
the knot of ribbons or strings by
which the broad flaps of the seven
teenth century round hat were
cooked" or drawn up to the brim in
fine weather, and thus originated the
thTee-cOrnered hat, as well as the
cooked hat of later times. There was
nothing specially military about the
usage, as the ignorant assert. The
same strings survive in the loops of
the hats of bishops and other ecclesi-
astical dignitarieS in Great Britain;
in the strings of the hats worn by
French cures and Spanish and Italian
padres and in the cords which are still
seen on the hats of some livery SER
wants.
1t naturally became the custom for
military men to cock" their hats with
the livery color of the prince they
served, and as the HanOverian color
was the convenient one of black, the
black cockade" became associated in
the minds of the people with military
uniform. In an old Scotch song of
Shiramuir, citing Woodwards herald
ry, we read of the red coat lads with
black cockades," and a knot of white
ribbons was naturally chosen as the
badge of their opponents. When the
old use of the strings was forgotten,
the knot, in the form of a rosette of
ribbon, survived, just as did the but
tons on the backs of our coats, which
were intended to fasten back the flaps
in riding or marching.-"Justice of the
Peace"
The Washington bee., 1909-08-28

HE sa1d,7 went on the stranger,
that if he prOspered, he would see
that you would never have occasion to
regret your kindness to a struggling
boy
Well, well!' l exclaimed, as the
full remembrance of the incident came
to me in a fash. It's like a story,
isn't it? You of course, were that
boy?'
Yes, said the stranger, and as long
as 1 am here, might as we'll tell you
that l am still poor"-Pittsburg Dis
patch.
The Washington bee., 1909-08-28

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

We have the finest black prairie land farm of about 400 acres that we know # in Montgomery county. It IS DOW well rented and well tenanted. making cotton and corn. and can De bought at a very mcderate price. considering lhe quality and location ef the land. We are prepared to make very reasonable terms as we have a customer who will lend 70 per cent of the value of the place. as he knows the value of the place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

FOR RENTING connecting rooms for light housekeeping. Reasonable rent: bath
 and sanitary. Convenient to car line. Ap-
 ply ss Amanda St. ---Ia-st
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

We arc prepared to write at lowest rates liability, personal accident. health. automobile. steam boiler. plate slass. and elevator insurance in a strong and reliable company; in the simplest and most liberal policy ever put on the mar ket-a policy that has no catches or concealments. but a plain. honest con tract, promising to pay the indemnity. in cash, on proof of loss.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07
TWO NEW
 amunzznzu ARTISTIC HOMES

We have begun work on two mod ern artistic homes at Cloverdale. the new high grade district.
 Each house will have seven living rooms. electric lights. and gas for cook ing or heating. They are being built by HusgeT Bros. You know what that means! The lots are 63 feet front and very deep. The houses will be finished in the spring. Terms can be arranged.
 Holt, Nelson G Holt.
 Phone 665.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

For $IO,5O0. O0 we Miu sell the home of Mir. AusfeIdt on South Perry Street. No. Ii24. The lot is I00x3z0 feet. The house $ new and modem in every detail. and contains four bed rooms. We will lend $7.000. co ol the purchase money on the property.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

ONE desirable down stairs front room req. | sonabie and convenient to bath. Furnished or unfurnished. Meals considered if desired.
 Private family. +1o Madison Ave. Phone 1125. --ia.st
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07
We wish to borrow for a customer of ours $i0.000. co at 61s per cent on property that is worth $30.000.0 %.
We have a moderate amount of money to loan on central. well improved store property at five per cent.

If you have $7.50O.o0 in cash. and know anything about values of prop erty adjoining railroad yards. in Moni- eomery. and are willing to go into debt for $6. .000.00. at 6 per cent interest. we can give you a proposition that ought easily make you a profit of S, ,000.O0 in short order. # this in- terests you. see us early on Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

One of our customers wishes to boFs row 100000 on thirty-6ve or forty thousand dollars worth of good prop erty. He is a good business man, and win meet his notes promptly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07
WANTED.

WANTED-Every man who likes the best smoke for his money ito go to Hermann Ross, the home manufacturer to get his supply of fine handmade cigars, the best imported Havana Leaf. no Florida wrappers and cheap Ohio filler is worked at the home factory. Dealers interested in handling the best, can make a reasonable profit Dy
 selling the home made goods; keep the it. -1
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

We have several lots of money. rang ing from $500.00 to $2.000.00 to place on Montgomery city real estate. and are prepared to make loans on first class collateral
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07
W oTICE

ana have' soid an ossr pisaras to me Mssi. gomeFy Loan Co, where all articles may bs redeemed. which are not past due. We will will andoavoT to serve the teweiry buyins public In the future Na in Che past by tAly and honest dealings. We wish to thank our friends who have In the past so liberaiiy patron.sed us and placed their confidence Iil ua which ehalI always Do tAts firm's mot. to' the Square Deal to Everybody.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

We have a 6rst-class store. in the most central part of the city. that we are authorized to sell at a price that will pay good interest on the money.
 We have orders for the purchase of the stock of several of our local bank stocks. If you wish to sell see us.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

SPECIALITY sALEsMAN-competent to
 handle high priced. high class article Bond and references required. Adequate returns to right man. Register, P. O. Box SIS: La Grange. Ga -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07
F. M. KoIiN AND SON. Real Estate and Insurance. Stock. and Bonds.
 ----l-----

We offer for sale for the next three days al the extraordinary low price of $4,750.00 the house and lot on the northeast corner of South Goldshwaite and Mildred Streets. The lot is 50x 100 feet. level and pretty. The house is good. substantial. 6rst-class. two story building-seven rooms, with bath up stairs and bath down stairs. that cannot be built out of the good material that is in it for less than $500. %. We will carry a 6 per cent mortgage for $3,O00.00 on this property. 90 t will only take $l.750.00 cash to han de the trade. The rental value of the proprrty Is $540.00. nearly l2 per cent investment. # you are in the market for a genuine bargain. this $ your opportunity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

FOR RENT--A nice six room cottage. with every convenience, on one of our main res idence Streeta Win take s2o. as t ts nt- tie late In the season. Phone 4s1. -1A
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

WANrED--A butler or house maid. Apply
 at itzS So Perry, st.. Monday morning. %
 wANTED-Good solicitors to sell stock of old line Life Insuranoe Co, Subscription
 books stfii open; good pay; act quick. Na- Louis, Mo. --2s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

WANTED-Salesmen Staple line to retaii- CTS. Permanent position. satisfactorX re. muneratton to producers. Address co. 4oe Safety Building. Rock Island. III.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

sALEsMAN@-Experienc speciality man preferred; high-class, staple line; Will pay s5.ooo yearly to hustler; Box sb, Cedar Rap ids. Iowa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

FOR sALE-House and lot at IT Whit
 man St., rents for S14.00 per month; price Sl425.O0. Apply to any real estate dealer in Montgomery, or to Albert Hanson, Ad- vertiser office, phone SCI. --11-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

wANTED--At once experienced shoe shies-
 man to travel Alabama and Mississippi for an advertised speciality line of shoes. out ssf Broekton. Mass. Address A. O. E.. care Ad. pertiser. -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

We want a nicely furnished house for the months of March and April.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07
A spLENpIp INvEsTMENT.

The undersigned will receive offers up to Feb 20 for the other half of Block ''B," centrally located in West Point. Ga
 Perfect chain of titles to the real estate. which contains about 18,000 square feet 6 large 2-story brick building. with store 80 fl. by 66 1t; 2 large warehouses with railroad siding; a large bottling warehouse; offices and a large hall on first floor.
 The whole of the ground floor Is rented, and we guarantee e good per cent per annum for years on the purchase price, and there are yet to rent the large hall and offices The only reason for dispostng of this prop erty is that we have considerably enlarged our No. ? mill. now doubling our machinery and no further use for the town building. The A and W P, and W. of A. Ky pur- chased the one-half of this block. upon which they have just erected a fine new Address LANG MFG. CO. West Point, Ga.
 lift
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07
wANTED-BoARDERS,

ROOM and Board-b21 So. Lawrence St. {; pleasant sunny rooms, large closets; fine location. first class table. Telephone tes. Y.
 -7-st WANTED-Boarders. couple or gentlemen for two nicely furnished rooms in modern home. An home comforts. Address Home. care Advertiser. - BoARDERs Wanted. two blocks from the square. Rooms with all conveniencea and good meals. Terms reasonable, 1s Madison Ave. Phone 1860. -
 . -.EL L-s
 MAN and wife can secure board and room, in . suburban home for Sse month Mod ern conveniences. Address Home like, D care Advertiser --su-wed-fri-tf -tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07
Fred ]. Dreher S Co.
 10 S. Court

COTTON STATISTICS.
 Weekly Movement.
 This year. Last year. Port Receipts 25l,63S 2i7.G3O Overland to mills and Canada .... .E.. 4969b 26.gT5 Southern Mil Takings (estimatedl g. ,. .... 60000 T2,OOO Loss of stock at interior towns ... ...... 1as27 s.5ss Brought Into sight for the week .... .... 347,401 s0s,2
 Total Crop Movement. Port Receipts ..-; .. ..7s5s,77s s,511.s74 Overland to mills and
 Canada .. ...... .... 85s,295 41051s Southern Mil TRkings
 (estimated).. Q, .. ..1, ,42S.eo0 1,1T6, coo Stock ht interior towns
 la excess of Sept. 6es.3s4 sss.s4S Brought into HiEht thus far for season .1O.B Bee,ts5 s,tss.oss Se2 bales added tO receipts fer seaSon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07
&;
 GOLDMAN Phone I4I 50s-1l First National Bank
 Building
Stocks and Bonds

" " v a-.-'--' are safe investments. For several months the sale of stocks and bonds through out the country have devei- oped in volume of transac- |tions and the trend seems to indicate that there is a good deal of trading afioat in local and State Securities. If you have funds available for investment, we suggest the ad- visibility of your taking ad- vantage of present prices.
 You will be interested in our price lists of local securities as this list is. representative of the best values in our market.
 Get our quotations for eith- CT the sale or purchase of Stocks and Bonds l Loans negotiated on City Improved Real Estate at 5 1-2 and 6 per cent.
 Meyer & Goldman Real Estate. Insurance
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07
FURNITURE.

m ,SI,1 Sc-TTS >,sciS and shin yonr faT. niture: We repair and refinish your turni-
 turs, Geo B. Wrasg Furniture Co., Phons 9k9 "
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07
WANTED-AGENTs.

wANTED-Agents to sell wrapping paper and bags as a side line. Samples light, com missions liberal State where you travel and what other line you carry. Address Paper Department, care the kemper Thom- as Company, Cincinnati. Ohio. -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

WANTED-Railway mall clerks, yearly sal-
 nry $500 to $1,60O. short hours. Annual kacation No '1ayoffs" Examinations in Mont- gomery May 18th. Everyone over IS eligible Common education sufficient Candidates particulars. Franklin Institute. Rochester, N VI -3-sat-su-w-l2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07
FOR sALE-RRAE ESTATE.
FoR sAIF-.-

FOR SALE
 Five room two story dwelling S. Decatur St., porcelain bath. Electric lights sani- tary and cabinet mantels. Rents $500 0 year, Price s2,750. Terms to suit.
 FOR SALE-Two large lots on Heron St, good neIghborhood. Price $1.75O each. 7 FOR SALE-Seyen room cottage Mildred St., all modern improvements. lot 50 by 6 per cent. FOR sALE-south Perry St.. a five room cottage all Improvements. Lot 50 by ITO on corner lot. Price S5,25o.
 FOR SALES. Hull St., six room two story dwelling, excellent neighborhood. Lot 50 by 150, Price $5,250.
 FOR sALE-A good investment in negro property Well situated and houses new, all built of the best material. A good bargain. Price &10.500. Rents $1.s30 a year making over IS per cent investment. FOR RENT-l24 Virginia Ave, six rooms cottage, $s0.
 FOR RENT-Rooms for light housekeep- ing on Virginia Ave, S17.50.
 FOR. RENT-437 Heron St.. five rooms, SIP %.
 CHARLES, cLAPP 6 sIsTRUNK.
 Real Estate & Insurance. eve write The Best Accident Policy.") )
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

AGENTs-Wanted; most attractive prOpo- sition selling our self generating gas burn
 CTS fits all kerosene lamps, gaslight any liberal Endorsements description free, exclus-
 Povv Ne~, York -2
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

FOR RENT--New room cottage large garden. or chicken yard. in good neisn- month IVey Realty q Securities Co.,, "A g.
 Perry St.. Phone 314. -le-tt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

RAILWAY Mail Clerks Wanted; $500 first
 year Promotion to $l,so0. Examination in Montgomery May IS. Common school educa"
 lion sufficient with our coaching. We guarantee where others promise. Full par ficulars free. Ask for Booklet N F.. wash D. c. -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

PREPARE for the July State Examination- Take the Drill Course for teachers spring term, Alabama Normal College, Livingston, Ala Two ex-memhers State Board of Ex- amIners are m the Faculty. For particulars,
 write c. ". Brock, Chairman of the Fac ulty. -S-su-et
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

HELP Wanted a good live agent to repre- cent The New Orleans Item in every town of Louisiana. Mississippi, Alabama and Tex na where We have agency. If you have 4ha enthusiasm. We will equip you for bus snsas The only requirements for success are promptness. ciyilty and perseverance.
 The Louisiana and Mississippt edition of The Nsv, OrIeans Item and Morning World is eoualled by none. Four page Comic Sup Element and page Magazine Section in kkeiors Sunday Best Woman's Page Publish sS.fa the south Terms liberal and wo ,gent a good representative at every point.
 ,scT f,sii Information address Circulation De- partnlent. New Orleans Item. New Orleans,
 T.@ -1-4t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

FOR RENT--on East Washington St.. be- tween Hllliard and Garrison, two cottages
 one. three rooms 90 month the other. i've rooms, 312.5o month. Phone 1eeA --sun-f:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07
FOR RENT-sT0REs.

FOR RENT-A large well located store. l33 Commerce St., suitable for any kind of business wholesale or retail. Phone t5bs.
 Or call at same number upstairs Waldo PtE;
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

WANTED-VHhite man with small family to do dairy work; house, wood, ground for garden, and thirty dollars per month paid good worker. Hiawatha Lake Dairy. ocala. Fla. -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

CLAIRvOYANTS-Sir Francis Emmett and Madam Emmett. the greatest elairvoyants. dictions reliable advice for all. Without knowing who you are. or what you want to know just now, Advice on ali business. changes travel, mines speculation. invest ments love, divorce, marriage. family af- fairs, and all perplexing conditions of lite-
 There is nothing too difficult for them to unFavel. They teech their profession to oth- CTS. office 409 Montgomery st., hours 10 to for few days only. caii now, dQn't wait They will help you --Sa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07
PICTURE GOODS.

Ptctures, Easels. Frames. MouIdings. Glasa
 Brushes, Art Material. Paints, Water Cot. ors, Tube colors. Stationary. NaseA All Store. II N. Perry St. --<A
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

CIVIL SERVICE Employes are paid well for easy work; examinations of all kinds
 soon; expert advice. sample questions and
 Booklet 245, describing positions and tell
 ing easiest and quickest way to secure sthem free. Write now. Washington Civil Service School, Washington, D. C.. -s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

sso A MONTH, 370 expense allowance, at start, to put out merchandise and grocery catalogues; maii-order house. American Home supply Co, Desk 32, Chicago, HI.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

AGENTs-For si.0o0 Accident policy pays 91,000 death and s5 weekly benefit for S1 yearly, Easy seller. Liberal commission.
 Assets S625, GOO. North American Registra- fion Go. Newark. N J. --3
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

FOR RENTING downstairs furnished con- meeting rooms. Electric lights. water and gas stove furnished. Apply si+ S. McDon- ouKh. --1s-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07
FOR RENT-RESlDENCRS.

FOR RENT-Nice, convenient modern six room cottage close to two car lines and large lot; walking distance. Immediate pos session. Phone 33z7. -14-Tt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

FOR SALE-New room house with acres of land, near depot, church. post ofics in Auburn. Ala Also good soda fount. cheap.
 -1l-su- mo- wed-1 3t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07
ENGRAVIN0

W1NTED~You to illustrate your ada with our cuts: they add 26 per cent to the sItractiyeness of any ad; talk Lt over with The Advertiser Engraving Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

wANTED-By a first class, well known and
 old established distilery and wholesale Liuuor House, Salesmen In every county and town in the South to take orders on com
 mission basis. A good thing for the right
 man Address P. o. Box 1147, New Or leans. -o-4t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

CIVIL Service Examinations will soon De held in every state. Full information and
 questions recently used by the Commission free. Columbian Correspondence College.
 Washington, D. C. -o-su-fs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

FOR RENT--A splendidiy located residence corner Bibb and wilkinson Sts.. house and
 furniture $50 per month. rear house rents for SEQ; thus an income for renter. This is . sinch for an acceptable party. Chandler & Douglass. -4A.4t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07
WANTED--MALE HELP.

MEN wanted quickly by big Chicago Nal order House to distribute catalogues ad- Manager. Dept, 3i, 3s5 Wabash Ave. Chi.
 eego.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

FROM March 1st part of cottage IS vIr- Efnia Ave, light housekeeping convenienees Phone TIPS. To couple without children.
 --wed-fri-sun
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

wANTED-Experienced speciality salesman for Alabama Georgia. Florida to call on exceptional opportunity for saiesmen eaph. ble of producing the business; salary and commission; expenses advanced; goods well advertised and meritorious; must have mafs- for this territory at once; give age. exper- Ience, references and lines handled first leo Chicago. --S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

lower floor, electric light and bath. on car line, convenient to business section. For young men or ladies, siB Columbus St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

SIX Weeks Instruction in salesmanship and positions as travelling salesman With re-
 liable firm secured Write for our book ssfIow to Succeed as a Salesman" Brad- street system, Rochester, N. Y. --s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

BECOME A travelling salesman; prepare at for evidence of men we have helped from positions paying SIS .sO weekly to salaries of 3I, 200 year and expenses, S15 to s2.5O0 ana from si2 week to $S.00o yearly: hun dreds of good paying positions open in Unit cd States and Canada; you owe 1t to your
 sslf to investigate what we can do for you; terms easy School of Safesmahhip, Is Bea~ con st., Boston. Mass. Dept. 70. "a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

DESIRABLE Residence for rent: 1o9 Clay ton St., two-story. seven room house Has large reception hal and all modern cons
 yeniences Each room beautifully and freshly papefed. Twc-story servants house and large stable on lot Close in; desirable neighborhood, and convenient to three car Iinee Possession can be had February 10 or March l. V. H. Hanson. Phone q or
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

FOR RENT--A large front room; all con.
 venlences; suitable for couple or or young men; near In. 800 Dexter Ave-. or Phone 423. --is-2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07

WANTED-Two first class experienced can dy salesmen, for Alabama territory. None but experienced candy men wanted Good salary for the right men. Apply by letter only. giving references Verbal applications viii not be accepted. Jos. Manegold & Co: