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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-01

'76 to brave every danger. encounter every peril, endure every suffering in defense of thir Hives, their homes and their sacred honor."
 The proud commonwealth of Alabama Is today shaken from centre to circum- ference by an organized religio-fand co-political party, whose tendency is to disrupt the grand old Dem Jcratic party and substitute another new and un- tried. To destroy that emblem of lib- erty and fraternity that united the free citizens of the South in one common bond of brotherhood and led them on to victory in the dark days of recon carpet-bag and scalaWag rule.
 That grand old Democratic flag un- der which The Advertiser (no fiatteryl was found and contesting every inch of ground, drove out the intruder and closed a conflict long to be remem- bered bearing aloft the unsullied ban ner of true Democracy. and the "Old Lady" is still alive, healthy and active considering her age" still contending for the princi- l. pies of Democracy and the people or State and nation.
 for more of the spirit. of liberty that moved the heroes of 76. .,
 Immortal shades of Washington, ot Adams. of Jefferson, of Franklin. of
 o heroes of the distant past. arise, drive hack the dark clouds of discord and strife and bitterness that threatens the fair State of Alabama, protect us from a reign of oppression, of tyranny and civil and religious intoleranGte .tt ; God save the nation. God save tne home, God save the constitution of A'1"" "'''"' Spirit of '76.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-01

"over in Alabama the prohibition fight is so hot that they don't notice the cold weather at aIl' ruminates The Columbus Enquirer-Sun, It may be so. but we are not supposed to be able 10 get anything else to warm us up. you must bear in mind. We must have something to keep off the chilli ness. and we know of nothing better calculated to do the job than hot campaign. When we read some of the malicious falsehoods put forth about men who refuse to support the amend nent we hardly need fire or anything else 10 keep the temperature up.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-01
VALUABLE HISTORY.

A valuable and interesting publica- tion, for GeorgIans and all who are related to Georgians, Is comprised in Georgia in the War of lS6l-lS65 by Charles Edgeworth Jones of Augusta Mr. Jones is from family which ha s done much to preserve the history of Georgia.
 In his new publication Georgia has set a new mark for historical work Alabama may well follow. in the path blazed by Mir. Jones in his excellent volume of records. For his publica- tion is a complete record of all she regiments. companies, batteries and squadrons. which served In the war. But it Is more than that. It contains the record of all the private soldiers who served In the Georgia command
 The valuable little book is preceded by brief but comprehensive sketch of Georgia's rich history since the days of Oglethorpe. It Is to be hoped. for the benefit of posterity, that lahama will soon have a sister publication of this nature.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-01
THE OLD FIGHTING
 SPIRIT IS OPPOSED
Butler County Correspondent Writes of the Determined Opposition to
 the Amendment.
Greenviile. Ala. Sept. 2S,

Greenville, Ala. Sept. 2o, 1909. Editor The Advertiser:
 I was truly glad to note the manly Advertiser" to the ''snarl' of one A, F, smith. It reminded me of an incident some years ago. Two men met an1 were talking. when one. of them sald: 'T think old Grandma Is tottering on her last legs and will soon be defunc'.
 "Never." promptly replied. the othe :. Her basis is too solid. She has fo her assets, money. brains and pure Democracy and will live and mainta n her high standard of influence in th. State and nation, when you and al your ilk are gone where the wood
 If anything politically I'm Demo rat of the "oid type" the type tha ,tapds for liberty. personal, polite and ecclesiastical that stands Tor tha ,pirit of liberty that caused our Tore fathers to flee from the hand or tyran . ny and oppression to the wilds or Amer ica. That spirit of American lib erty that lives and moves an lreathes in every clause ana ilne an bought of the Declaration or lnde
 endence and lights up the uhsullle
 ages of our constitution with lus
 s bright and undyinS as the eVeFIast ,ng ages of eternal truth.
 That spirit that caused the heroes O
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-01
DR IF WOOD

Be lobster" and you will be right in the swim.
 No man is so blind as ne who will not see a sodas water sign when a Montgomery Blonde Is dying of thirst. The cat was used as an object of worship by the ancient Egyptians, but in these days his classical voice is un- appreciated.
 Brown says he has been making rapid strides towards the front. of late"
 That's very true: his girls father has just purchased a bulldog, and his steps have been toward her front gatei
 + + - Parson snewbaiI ssys. a Possum fat an taters sweet Alabama's hard to beat Golly-but 1t am a treat. Des to live an eat an eat. Taters good an 'possum fine. Smack yo lips an don't repine. Turn dat hoe-cake upside down. Bake dat 'possum good and brown It just takes budding orator to make flowery speech.
 Mother: I think our boy will be great poet.
 Visitor: Indeed?
 Mother: Yes; he is so fond of play ing in the garret
 "1s he friend of yours?" "No--he gave me a tip once on the races"
 "Figuratively speaking. that girl Is Sometimes figures lie. though" Weary: I'll never butt in again when a man is abusing his wife. Dusty: Whats de marter-did dey both jump on you as usual- Weary: No-dey was a couple O act ors rehearsin' an dey throwed cold wa ter on me herolsm.
 May: My dear. you made a bad joh of putting your paint on I fear. Fay: Yes. I'll admit I haven't been putting it on as long as you! q wonder why Rip went to the mountains to sleep twenty years?'' His wife probably talked in her sleep"
 Golden Autumn Days. Oh, the golden days--the golden days. When the woods are steeped In the au- When the hickry nuts begin to fall. When the saucy squirrels begin to call
 In the golden days. Oh, the golden days-the golden days, When the thoughts go straying through
 tangled ways. When the haw-bush sways on the lit-
 tie blun And wars with the wind so bold and
 rough
 In the golden days. Oh, the golden days-the golden days, When the zephyr through the tall pine
 sways Till 1t sounds like the sob of my soul
 in vain That longs for my childhood back
 again
 In the golden days.
 PHIL H. ARMSTRONG
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-01

There's a constable up in Mansfield, Ohio, who believes in doing what he is sent out to do. according to the story of one of his recent exploits. A bill for $21 against the Pullman Com pany was placed in his hands for col lection, but when he presented it to the local office payment was refused. Then he procured a lock and chain and locked the cars to the rail, and when the engineer threatened to go off with chain, rail and all, the constable told him if he tried it. he would be arrest ed and jailed for contempt of court. After half an hour spent in telegraph ing back and forth, the engineer re- ceived orders to pay the bill, which he did, and was allowed to move on with his cars. That officer plainly doesn't propose to let little thinks like the Pullman Company work any bluff on him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-01
A son,s Vindicntion of Hls Fathcr

LuHlDklU NTd., sept. 1SUJ. To the Readers of The Advertiser
 An editorial in The Ozark Tribune of recent date pronounced my father. Rev. B. H Crumpton, D. D.. of Bell vile, the friend of the liquor inter- ests and in black and white said of this veteran minister of the Gospel he is 'in league with the saloon" This noticed.
 Wonder if you all know the edit pr of The Tribune? Why was this vio- lent. unmanly attack made by the preacher politician? Because of what he assumed to be the position of my to The Advertiser in which he said. ''I have not as yet committed myself to the amendment" and in a gentlemanly and Christian way gave expression to some thoughts he entertained in regard to this momentous question.
 It does seem, men of Alabama. if this is (and 1t is) moral and religious hold that this Is the Christ-view and everything else everywhere all the time Is of the devil, the amendment side would show more Of the spirit of our Master and not inject so much venom This mud singing seems not to be of the Master. AndS do not boast of your prayers. We pray (writ large.) You don't Good deal of Pharisee over the river. But alas! alas.! not much Christ The editor of The Tribune got off q stale joke In the sarcastic cut at a man who Is to him what Robert F.. Lee is to Benedict Arnold: or John. the beloved disciple, to Judas Iscariot know Harry L.. Martin. Some of us do "Nuff said"
 Yours for Alabama's good and Gods glory. H. T. Crumpton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-01
If is All Politics.
Mobile Register.

Some say that the issue before the people Is a moral one purely and not political but these forget that 1t was a political platform that was violated when statutory provision was adopt ed; anu a political platform was yet further violated when the constitu- tional amendment was adopted by the Legislature: furthermore that the po- litical fortunes of a good many men of prominence stand or fall as re- suit of the coming election. Politics2 There is little else than politics in the movement; although we admit that there are sincere temperance people mixed up in 1t. wholly unsuspicious of what use the politicians are mak- ing of them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-01
His AnRYYer.

An Irishman was sitting in depot smoking when a woman came, and sitting down beside him, remarked, ae- cording to The Kansas City Independ- ent:
 sir. If you were a gentleman you would not smoke here"
 Mum" he said. 'if ..ye wuz lady ye'd sit farther away"
 Pretty soon the woman burst out again.
 If you were my husband I'd give you poison" as he puffed away at his pipe, If you wuz me wife rj take 1t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-01
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1909.
A LAME EXCUSE.

Any excuse Is better than no ex- euse." seems to have been the state Of mind of MT. Harry L. Martin. when he wrote the apology to Rev. pr. B. H. crnmpton, which appears in today's paper.
 It was more than two weeks ago when The Advertiser published th letter of the venerable Dr. B. H. Crumpton, and as his initials are en- tirely different from those of the State President of the Anti-Saloon League, and as his residence. as plainly printed. is in another part of the State. it ar gued a very poor state of mind to &C., cuse The Advertiser of printing the letter in orderf to misload the public as te the ide4atity of tne writer. Why should any one. vita common under standing, fail to recognize distin- guished ministers of the Gospel, who was preaching its truths before the editor of The Ozark Tribune was born? The truth is, the editor of The Tribune, with that spirit of intolerance which seems to pervade the ranks of those favoring the amendment, did not think Tho Advertiser would publish a letter that was not partisan, in line with its own views. and. therefore. felt safe in iambasting the pure-minded and saintly Dr. B. H. Crumpton. We IT T. Crumpton, of Lumpkin, Ga. We feel Justified in printing his letter, In view of the way his father was as- sailed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-01

It is little less than a shameful re- feetion on the intelligence and sense of fairness of Alabama that the wo- men of the State who pride themselves on their skill and taste in making wines and cordials will not be allowed to exhibit specimens of their products at the coming State and County Fairs. These beverages are made from grapes, black berries and other fruits. and are perfectly harmless except to the dis eased imaginations of some fanatics and hypocrites. The good women pride themselves on their work. and their exhibition at the Fair could do no possible hurt to any one, but 1t would be an encouragement to those who make the beverages. while if would stimulate the growth of the various fruits thus used. There may be limit beyond which intolerance cannot go but if there is, 1t has nearly been reached in Alabama. The matter is a shame and d disgrace to the State, though 1t can hardly disgrace those who are responsible for such legisla- ton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-01
RaiIrOnd Wages.

A railroad publication states that more than billion dollars is paid out each year in wages to the 100000 employees of the railroads of the Unit ed States-a mighty host of intelligent men, equalling in number the com hined standing armies of Germany. France Great Britain and Japan. The New York Central lines employ 143,- 0oO men. the earnings of whom amount to sIIO,11OO0O a year. These em- pioyes outnumber by 30'OOO all the navy of the United States.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-01
Trnininr a Dog.

As a South Jersey country physician was driving through village he saw a man amusing a crowd with the an tics of his trick dog. The doctor pull ed I'D and said: My dear man, how do you manage to train your dog in that way? can't teach mine a sim Ele trick" The man looked up, with a simple rustic look, and replied: well. you see, it's this way; you have to know more'n the dog, or you oan't learn him nothin'."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-01
An Song

At a court of justice in Australi" much frequented by Chinese, newly appointed crier was ordered bY tn court to summon a witness 10 th stand. Call for An Song" was tn command. The crier was puzzled fo' a moment. He glanced shyly at tn, judge. but found him quite gray Then he turned to the spectators "Geutlemen," he asked would ans of YOU favor his lordship with | song?"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-01
Referring to the announcement tha

Referring to the announcement that hoopskirts are to come back into fashion. The Richmond News-Leader takes consolation that in most cities. the middle of the streets are better suited for the men to walk on than they were when such skirts were all the fashion, years ago. That Is con soline reflection for us here in Mont gomery. Our streets are well paved. and when the time comes that two women take up all the sidewalk, the poor men can go out in the streets for safety.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-01
4 Note from Bullock. Ifnr Tba AJUarflGar.

Fitzpatrick. Sept. 30. 1909. This community Is, suppose like all other communities of the State. stirred up over the proposed amend ment. And the pro-amendment people face in this community the same dis couraging situation they seem to face in other communities of Alabama. We have in this beat seventy-oue voters We have made very careful canvass and by giving the pro-amendment people every doubtful vote they may be able to poll twenty. but certainly no more out of the seventy-one. believe that the State leaders of the pro-amend nent people are becoming discouraged in the face of the strong sentiment against the amendment.
 Yours truly,
 s. J. Rutland
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-01

Some persons, so we are informed, are predicting that when Roosevelt returns from Africa. he will express the opinion that the Payne -Aldrich law is not the best tariff law that was ever enacted. Doubtless that will be his verdict, iuasmuch as the law was Anot of his making. But what differ Apee will it make what he thinks about 4, for that matter7
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-01
Related Justice.

Ozark, Ala sept. zoI lSVV' Editor The Advertiser:
 I notice that you reproduced an ar ticle that appeared in my paper ana which appears below. The article was written by another gentleman aud brought to the office and I only read the first part of 1t and concluded 1t was only an article to distinguish be- tween the Crumptons, and failed to read the entire piece. When your paper re- produced the article, I then read the article and see where injustice 1t seems to me has nean done pr. Crump- ton. He is an old preacher ana l am informed of very fine character ana l therefore if there Is anything therein calculated to wound his feelings, I do hereby withdraw the same ana here or fer to him my apologies I couIa not % Crumptton and the article was calcu- lated to do that and I sincerely regret the same Please find space In your paper for this article.
 H. L. Martin
 The bitter editorial attack on Or. B. H Crumpton in MT. Martins pa per, The Ozark Tribune was as io'-
 certain pr. crumpton wrote q let ter to The Advertiser last week. in which he stated that he had got yet al amendment. This was no a d9uh, done bv The Advertiser to misiead many prohibitionists Into thinking that this Is the same Dr. Crumpton who IS head of the Anti-saioon League. Tn" Dr. Crumpton who Is writing Tor The Advertiser Is not the Dr.. Crumpton who is President of the Antl-Saioon LeaRue. but another Dr. Crumpton rho Is in league with the saloon. rhe eader can best identify The Adveru- sar's pr. Crumpton by. the following tory: "A court official in Missouri rites that in the mountainous dis rict of that State, tall. eaunt sreci- 'en of the mountaineer, whose Chris- ian name was Joshua. was recehtiS rested in the criminal branch or the Federal Court, on a charge CT Illicit
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-01

It will be seen that 157.o1s men en- titled to vote took no part In the olec- ton. The total vote for Governor was less than one-third of the registered vote. Governor Conner received only a fraction over one-fourth of the total vote registered. and yet the represen- tatives of this small minority have lorded it over Alabama In q way that puts to shame the rule of the Czar of Russia. Is there no possible way to arouse this large conservative element and get thehn to take some interest in the affairs of State? VIII this over whelming silent vote remain in a comatose state and let the State be overridden by the present wave of fanaticsm. which threatens. not only our liberties. but the sacredness Of our very homes Who are these silent vot- CTS holding in their hands the sacred ballot the safeguard of their liberties. and who are too indifferent to bestir themselves into action? Shame on the man who does not participate in every election and vote his honest convic- 'ions,
 In 1908 the total registered vote
 was . ................... 250,3Sl Colored .......... 3,742 Total .................... .254,lZF
  minority will be permitted to mar our Constitution, and strike down the last barrier that makes the home sacred from a vicious and unlawful search by the adoption of the proposed amend ment?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-01

"Is Mrs. Eddy dead7" asks The News and Courier. Seems to us that there are already enough unanswered conun- drums. without putting forth another
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-01

judge. in a friendly manner. turned to the defendant and remarked: Your name Is Joshua, Is it? I suppose you are the man who commanded the sun to stand still.' No was the quick response of the mountaineer. I am the man who is charged with making the moonShine'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-01
SWORN CIRCULATION.

The figures Tor Ausu |, ?. ihIeu uo'e~ e~,,rns resent the actual net cirSuiation. all fe'uiA0' haylns been deducted. ..
 The Montgomery Advertiser guaransees ans ne advertisers (and makes 1t part oi tns ,,,a ton Is larger than that of any moI ns newspaper printed m Alabama-ano that tss Sunday edition mas the larsest clrcuiauon v any edition of any newspaper pTinheo 'N Alabama without exception.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-01

c. I. Finigan Circulation Manager of The Montgomery Advertiser. being duly sworn. says:
 The foregoing statement of The Adver- tiser's circulation for the month of August. lg09 is true and correct, and compiled after all returns from news Toys. news agents. spoiled and left over copies have been de- ducted. C. I. FINIGAN.
 Circulation Manager. sworn to and subscribed before me this 2oth day of September, 1909.
 RIGA ALEXANDER
 Notary Public.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-01

Be lobster" and you will be right in the swim.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-01

The cat was used as an object of worship by the ancient Egyptians, but in these days his classical voice is un- appreciated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-01

Brown says he has been making rapid strides towards the front. of late.'
 That's very true: his girls father has just purchased 8 bulldog, and his steps have been toward her front gatel
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-01

No man is so blind as ne who will not see a sodaswater sign when a Montgomery Blonde Is dying of thirst.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-11-15

Nick Sabadine, who is employed
In the Rockaway restaurant, has
great reason for giving his testi-
monial for publication, as he had
suffered for so long that he had
despaired of ever getting even tenn
porary relief, and even after he was
really relieved and was gaining
strength he would not admit it, as
he says that he had no idea that
the cure could be permanent. How
ever, Mr.. Sabadine now rejoices in
the enjoyment of his health and
strength and wants others to
know of it,
when | went to the Washington
Sanitarium to investigate the HUI
MAN BAKE OVEN" says Mr..
Sabadine, Il had very little hope
that | would be benefited, for |
had tried medicine without getting
any relief and there was not day
that / did not buy something and
Ltry it. | went to California and
tried different remedies that were
recommended to me, but gave up
and returned to SDOkaue | did not
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-11-15
Talking Machine
on Five Days
FREE TRIAL
In Your Own Home

We will send either Victor or
an Edison machine to your home,
let you try it for five days abso-
lutely free, compare it with other
machines, test it thoroughly, and
at the end of that time, if you de-
eide to keep it. pay us 81 to $40
down according to price of ma
chine you select and arrange to
pay the balance at 81 a week or
convenient monthly payments.
Six records to test the machine
may be had for $2.10.
We have Edison machines at
$3.50 to 5000.
We have Victors from $1,000 to
$500. Every instrument is a good
one and guaranteed by the manu-
facturer.
You Must Act Quickly Don't
Put 1t Off.
This offer is good for Is days
only, or until the 100 machines are
placed, and in order to be sure of
one you should act at once, as
there will be big rush for them.
Come where you can hear the
different makes side by side.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-11-15

Fairbanks may have amputated
his whiskers, but who dares say
he has cut off his buttermilk cock
tailS2
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-11-15

Canine Fattens on MicrOes
That Kill Human
Beings.
(By United Press.j

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 15.-The city
hospital here boasts a dog immune
from both tetanus and hydrophobia,
after several attempts to inoculate
him.
yellow" was first inoculated
with hydrophobia germs. The ply
Sicians were startled when he
showed no i'll results after the us.
ual period of incubation had
elapsed. 1t was thought the dose
probably was not sufficient. An
other injection was, given, and the
case watched with interest.
The second dose had even less
effect than the first. !
1t was decided to try tetanus
germs on the dog. 1t was not
dreamed that he could withstand
the deadly germs of lockjaw. But
he did-twice. Then he commenced
to get fat. He's the hospital pet
now.