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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30

ed women without babies who came out of the caves of the winds some years ago to save the country by ap- plying to 1t heroic doses of strenuous rhetoric" That is hard on Mary El- len. whose great fault seems to be that she didn't happen to have, the right opinion of herself, but The Appeal winds us with this:
 Mrs. Lease has a ruined home. broken marriage contract. suit in bankruptcy and sthe contempt of tine country. Her desire for fame led her far afield and she may not return. Growing hens are said to be destined for Ill fortune, and women who essay the role of political same leather.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30
CAPTAIN LUCAS TALKS.
Says Stories in Atlanta and Nash
 vile Papers are Absurd.

Hartselle, May 29.-(Special. )-Cap- tain A. F. Lucas, the noted oil mag net, of Beaumont, Texas, whom was reported yesterday as arriving in Hartselle was seen by The Advertiser correspondent and shown the articles from The Nashville American and At lanta Constitution claiming to be cor rect biography of him up to the pre- sent, as well as a purported picture of his wife in the last named paper.
 These statements do me quite an injustice" said Captain Lucas, and are entirely without any foundation. am entirely misrepresented in the mat ter, and want 1t distinctly understood. that it is some other man and not myself and want the matter straighten- ed up, and all of this nonsense credited to the right party. l am mining engineer have been mining for ten years in Louisiana, Texas and other Southern States, am an Austrian by birth, having come to this country about twenty-thre years ago. 1 was educated at one of the Austrian poly sechnic schools, came to this country on a visit to some relatives and found | the country great, so decided to re- main here. I am A years old, my home | is in Washington City, where 1 was married in 1887 to Miss Carrie Fitz- gerald. After our marriage we went abroad for one year and travelled ex- | tenSively, I have mined in California and had my wife with me. I have one child, a boy 12 years old and have never married but once. My wife was
 with me at Beaumont, Texas during
 my entire work at that place and
 stayed until things got such a fever
 heat, when she left for Dalonegha, Ga.
 on a visit to relatives and friends
 where she has since resided. I have a
 handsome residence in Washington City, where we are provided with all
 the comforts of life. The newspaper
 reports that my family are in Atlanta
 in strengthened circumstances is false,
 and has no semblence of truth"
 Captain Lucas has gone out in the
 country today to look over some of the
 land which he has leases and on which
 there are indications of oil being under
 the surface. He will in a few days,
 probably begin preparations for devel- ] opment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30

The Advertiser sides with the Con- vention and against The Mobile Regis ter regarding the use of the title Rev." The Convention takes the po- sition that 1t is not good form or due courtesy to speak of minister as "Rev. Smith," for example. while The Register contends that such expression is proper and right. Referring to this title the Century Dictionary defines it as Specifically, title of respect giv- en to clergymen or ecclesiastics: as Reverend Cor the Reverend) John Smith," This is good authority, and plainly indicates that the best English usage insists on giving the name, or at least the initials of a person to whom the title is to be applied, and the ex- pression Reverend Smith" is a slip shod and disrespectful method of ex- pression. The Register must withdraw its dictum.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30

l < u . is not in the Convention to construct ingenious. polite and misleading schemes. ostensibly in the interest or reform, but really providing 'how not to do 1t"
 Governor Jones rarely writes without giving evidence of marked ability, but l am much pleased, without reference to the wisdom or practicability or us provisions. to see an elaborate ordi- nance from the pen of a'gentleman who has been much in public life, touching the most vital question that will come before the Convention, which Is entire ly free from the earmarks of the dem agogue, or the candidate for omce: There have been so many signs or playing for points of personal advant- age in the preliminary business Of the ConveHt Ion. that desire to emphasize and coparnendr the patriotic spirit Of the ordinance in question.
 t7 Livingston.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30
ovER-sruDY IN SCHOOLS.

A contemporary having remarked that lover study Is a dangerous foe to the lives of the young" The Spring field (Mass.) Republican says:
 True enough, but with our public school is required of even young children. what are poor parents going to do about 1t?
 On this obviously pertinent question The New Bedford (Mass.) Standard comments. and among other things says:
 Whatever may be said for or against the methods and requirements of the schools. there Is no manner of excuse for any parent who allows his children to suffer by school overwork. He is the person who above all other persons Is charged with the responsibility for his child's health, and 1t Is simply a weak evasion of that responsibility when he puts the blame for breakdown on the schools.
 The Standard is hardly fair in its criticism, for parents. at least in this part of the world, have little voice in the matter. The curriculum of the schools is fixed by the officials or the teachers and the child must study just WHdL IS dIOtIC0 LO lts II lk A0AA6 VI AC- fuses to keep up with the requirements of the grade in which the teacher places it. the pupil will be punish able. If ft refuses 10 apply itself it will be dismissed. That too much is required of young children is plain to all parents, guardians and others hay ing charge of them. but, as The Springfield Republican puts 1t, what are poor parents going to do about it?" Rather. the question is, what can they do about 1t? They are not allow ed to decide or dictate what the chill dren shall study or how much they shall study. or how many books they shall be required to study. However, plain it may be to the parents that their child is being overworked they must submit or take the child from school. It is easy enough to say that the parents are to blame if their chill dren are injured by overstudy but it is not the case here, to a certainty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30
M'LAURIN,s HEALTH POOR
Not Strong Enough to Make an Ac
 tive Summer Campaign.

Columbia (S. CD Special.
 Senator McLaurin will prooapiy make an earnest protest against having the campaign in August. as suggested by State Chairman Jones. His pur- pose in having the resignations to take effect in September, was to have Iuii campaign. He says that his health Is such that he cannot undertake a can vass of the State during the not months without taking grave risks.
 It is not known how many frlehds McLaurin has on the Executive Com mittee. The State Chairman IS strongly opposed to him, and had de- termined some time ago to make the race against McLaurin next year. Inis Is Colonel Jones's first quest of ohice. He was elected chairman of the dis- pensary board some years ago, but re- signed as soon as he could get out or 1t. He is the cashier of the Carolina National Bank, owning a large block of the stock, and was colonel of the End South Carolina Volunteers-the regiment that went to Cuba. ..
 Lawyer D. 6. Henderson of Aiken, one of those who will be in the race, is perhaps the most eloquent ana graceful public speaker in the state. He has been a mild conservative. Colonel George Johnstone. another conservative and a good debater, will do all within his power to prevent Congressman Latimer going to the Senate. Colonel Johnstone made good congressman and no man enjoy ed that office more than he; when. he attained that ambition was satisfied, but he was not to enjoy it long. In 1892. Latimer, supported by Populists and Alliancemen, was swept into of- flee and has ever since retained It.
 All the counties have not been heard from yet It is almost certain Edege- field will have a man in the race, while the Pee Dee section will demand a representatiye.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30

As an evidence of the need of uni formity in divorce laws. and a further evidence of the queer laws in force in New York The World states that "the children Of a second marriage of a divorced person may be declared legit- innate in the State where he has again married. while their legitimacy will not be recognized in New York. This Icertainly affects the distribution oi estates, while stain is often cast up on the innocent children Of these unions"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30
GAS in a Looking Glass"

The Constitutional Convention has made arrangements to have a full stenographic report made of the pro- ceedings and the best part of it is that The Montgomery Advertiser will publish the report daily. It may be a little tiresome to wade through col umns of uninteresting and unimport- ant details, to get at the milk in the cocoanut. but 1t will have the good ef- feet of making some of the delegates little less bombastic and that will be a great saving of valuable time. It may not have visible effect at first, but when the delegates find themselves faithfully reflected the next morning "as in a looking glass;" it will act as an excellent panacea to flights of fam cy and exhibitions of ugly humor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30

Referring to a recent editorial in The Advertiser in relation to the dispen' eary muddle ia Charleston The Post says:
 We do not believe the closing of the dis penalties will result in the opening of any blind tigers. There is a limit to all busi' mess. and that of the blind tiger has beer about reached in Charleston. There Is scarcely room dor any more of the crea' fures than were here while the dispen' Baries were open.
 Conditions. then. are Yfuch worse than we thought, and e' dispensary there was only an incub& tor for blind tigers. or an excuse for heir unlimited prevalence. We do not see how the true friends of temperaf Ice can derive any satisfaction from su%h condition pS affairss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30
NO SELECTION MADE.
Presidency of the University is Still
 Open.

Tuscaloosa, May 2s-(Special. )-The meeting of the committee of three appoint ed by the trustees of the University of institute adjourned this afternoon with out deciding on any particular person for the position.
 There are a vast number of names with recommendations before the committee and 1t will meet again in the morning to take final action. The trustees meet to- morrow morning and one of the hrst things will probably be the selection of the president. The proposition to confne Themselves to Alabama applicants for the place does not find favor with commit teemen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30

The Virginia Constitutional Conven- ton will assemble June F, and The Richmond Dispatch says of the dele gates that "they will be as fine body of representative virginians as was ever brought together" This is as it should be. for that Convention will have to settle some of the same im- portant questions which are now be- fore our own, and it is we'll that there, as here. the work is in the hands of strong men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30
AN rrrEn-srArE LAW SUIT.

Some time ago the question or right sof one state to divert water from flow ing into another State threatened to cause trouble and litigation between Connecticut and New York. We have seen nothing of 1t recently, but we mo- tice that more serious contention has sprung up between Colorado and Kan sas. and it, promises to be both seri- ous and interesting.
 The Arkansas River rises in Colo rado and runs eastward into Kansas, and is one of the most important streams in the latter State. Near Can- on City, almost in the center of Col orado. is a great canal owned and con- trolled by the State, which authorizes its employees to divert water into this canal to an amount almost equal to the entire natural flow of the stream. Besides this. Colorado has authorized the construction of other canals along the river. which receives many small CT streams between Canon City and the Kansas line, and If all these canals take water they will probably consume almost or quite the entire flow of the stream.
 As is we'll known, Kansas is a great wheat producing State, and much of its fertility depends on irrigation. AL luding to this The Topeka State Jour- nal says:
 It is sacredly believed by the entire tx~t zH 4 A A~lr UaIl lo4y 11o< to the sheet of water that stands under the soil for miles on either side of the river, which is popufarly known as the ''underfiow,' and its presence and tnf1u- gion's enormous wheat crops are due. If Colorado absorbs the entire Arkansas River the ''underfow" will be destroyed. This is a fear of alarming proportions and enough tn Itself to justify the con- tentaon.
 Taking this view of the matter 1t is easy to see that the Kansas farmers in the river valley have real cause Of complaint. It is not surprising, there- fore, that Kansas has filed a bill in equity in the United States Court against Colorado. the conclusion of which bill reads thus:
 And your orator believes, and so charges the facts to be, that 1t is the intention of the State of Colorado to divert abso- luteiy all of the water that does, can or might flow down the Arkansas River into the State of Kansas, so that all Of the water shall be used in the State of Colo rado. and none whatever, either above or below the surface. that may by any pos sibility be utilized, shall cross the line into the State of Kansas. all to the great profit and advantage of the State or Colorado: and to the great damage and injury of the State of Kansas.
 This will be an interesting case. and it may be that other States will be in terested in the decision. If one State can prevent the water of its rivers from flowing into an adjoining State, it would be hard to tell where the end would be. or where it would stop, or how far a State can protect its citi- zens against another State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30
Claws Rich Minerals.

Talladega Reporter.
 Clay County's Graphite mines are destined to be a valuable source oi revenue to this section of the State along with our iron. marble, gold. etc Extensive strata of this mineral are stored in the sunless mines of Clay and their output is shipped to Eastern markets from this point. Fifteen hun dred dollars worth are brought here every months by c. J. Wesley from the Allen Graphite mines of Stock dale, Clay County, Alabama, and ship ped to New Jersey. These mines arc seventeen miles from Tallade9a, and four miles from Chandler Springs, on the road between Talladega and Ash land,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30
A Hopeful Sign.
Editor The Advertiser:

Editor The Advertiser:
 x-Governor Jones's ordinance on suffrage and elections in Alabama, is, evidently the offspring of an earnest desire to do something of lasting ben eft to the commonwealth. I do not approve some of the provisions of the ordinance but hail with pleasure the obvious fact that all of its provisions are prompted by a sincere purpose to make a good Constitution, and not by design to construct a tissue of pop ular makeshifts.
 The object of SO much of the ordi- nance as relates to elections is evident ly, to secure an honest ballot and a fair count. The Governor, it is clear.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30

A Maryland court holds that if a man dictates a libellous statement to his stenographer and typewriter it constitutes a publication of the libel under the law making such libel &C., tionab1e. A fearless contemporary as- serts that such a decision can only be sustained if the typewriter is a wo- man. but we wouldn't dare make such d suggestion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30
New Grew for the Protet.

Colon, Colombia, May 2s.--The French steamer Versailles. Captain Lelanch- son, which sailed from St. Nazaire' France, May g, has arrived here with 294 officers and men for the french second-class cruiser Protet, now lying At Panama. The old crew of the war ship will return to France on the Yer sailles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30
Were Agreeably Surprised.

Ashland Stand2Tu.
 A party of capitalists from Chicago were in Ashland one day last week, the object of their visit being to examine the extent of the iron ore deposit in the mountains four miles northwest of us. It is reported that they were agreeably surprised at the vast quanti- ty of surface out croppings indicated and that they will return at an early day for a more particular and minute investigation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30
Cnnnoil of Ministers.

New York, May 29.-The session of the Council of Ministers of the General Convention of the New Jerusalem Church was continued here today. The General Conference will begin its eigh- ty-first annual session in Brooklyn,
 Sattfeday, and will continue to June A.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30

Senator Lodge made speech in Buff. sfaio the other day in which he virtual. iy told all the; other powers of earth that theysmay Ego to der left. init del goats. ]" for anything this country cares
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30

The Topeka State Journal suggests that the canteen question may be set- tied by putting all the army posts in Kansas. which is a prohibition State. Does The Journal want to add to the already strenuous reputation Kansas has as the breeding place and home of blind tigers?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30

McLaurin and Tillman having both resigned their position as United States Senators for the purpose of going be- fore the people for election. it would be good joke on them if the old Dem- ocrats of South Carolina should turn to and send two good men and good Democrats in their places.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30

Ex-Governor Lon Stephens of Mis- souri. says he is "for Bryan first. last and all the tirne." and then adds in a whisper. "but I don't think it will be wise to nominate him again." He is probably for him for editor of The RsflInInouer sIii iiIss time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30

According to the fossil-diggers Kansas. some thousands or millions of years ago, was inhabited by strange and remarkable specimens of the ani- mal kingdom-and Kansas hasn't changed a great deal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30
Natiopal suffrare Convention.

Minneapolis, May 2s.-The business committee of the National Suffrage Association. whose convention opens tomorrow. decided today to hold con, ference at Buffalo, September anu 10, at which the leading feature wlll be a symposium on some important as- poets of suffrage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30
Full and Detailed Account.

HCntSViIIe RepubIlcan.
 The Montgomery Advertiser is giv- ing it's readers a full and detailed &C., count of the Constitutional Conven- tion's sessions each day. We presume it is the most complete and reliable re- port ever printed in an Alabama paper of the proceedings of legislative body and The Advertiser deserves much credit for its enterprise, it Is easily Alabama's leading daily.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30
WiIl Aid Sufferers.

Louisville, Ky. May 2s.-The Direc- tors of the Board of Trade this after noon considered the appeal of the peo- pie of EIizab, thton, Tenn, for aid, and adopted resolution calling upon ths citizens of Louisville to do all in their power for the flood sufferers. The board will forward all donations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30
Death of William spiers.

Chicago. May 29.-William Spiers, late Commissioner of the Southwestern Traffic Association at St. Louis, died at his home here today after service in the railroad profession of thirty-hve years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30
So Mote It Be!
Florence Times.

Florence Times.
 An abler body than the present Con- stitutional Convention has seldom' II ever. assembled in Alabama. We have an abiding confidence that it's work will be approved by the people, and that the new organic law will be a lasting monument to the memory or it's members. So mote 1t be!
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30
One of Sadness and Woe.

Covington Enterprise.
 In some instances, no matter how hard one tries, and how close he fol- lows the line of light he is made to suffer for it, and But for the fact that after this life there is place where no contention, strife or trouble Is known this life would be one of sadness and woe indeed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30
May Interest Others.

Citronelle Times.
 Mrs. Nation advances the theory that God does not approve Of her lecturins because the receipts are small. This may interest other lecturers who have been frosted without being able to &C., count for the frigidity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30
Continues to Agitate.
Evergreen Courant.

Evergreen Courant.
 Agitation is the first station this side of consummation in awakening interest in public enterprises. It required good deal of agitation to get our water and light system. but it's here. and a great boon to the community it is. Agitation will bring a cotton mill, a canning faeteTyy,r -rAilnery, +tc The Courant will continue to agitate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30

The Memphis Commercial-Appeal is not at all courteous to the fair sex. It speaks of Mrs. Lease, who wants the courts to declare her a bankrupt as "the last of that school of short-hair.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30

"A negative inclination to work" is the gentle method Porto Rican au- thor adopts to speak of laziness. It expresses the fact without brutality of diction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30

The Texas man who bought tract of land for seOo and sold it for $65o.o 900 doesn't care if there's an octopus on every blackberry bush.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30

The absence of reports from South Africa must be regarded as singular. to say the least of it. Both sides have apparently suspended operations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30

The contest between Chicago and John Alexander Dowie will be watched with some degree of interest by out siders.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30

Victor n. Hanson, Mhnager of Adver- f1glng. 1aDsign ana iocoa. The Advertiser will be found on sale n lhe following cities at the places named: BIRMINaHAM-Morris Hotel. Union De-
 pot piningroom and Parker's Drus
 Store.
 MoBILE-C. Burkss Cigar Store. BELMA--HOtei Alhart. HILANTA-Kimha1i H House News stand NEW yORK-Brentane's. Union Square.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30

The problem Of how to live on. Slo a week isn't SD difficult as the problem oi how to get the ten.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30
A Great Separator.

Goodwater News.
 The Constitutional Convention IS a great separator, separating the chaff from the wheat so that none but the pure grain will go in the ballot box.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30
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 Trv A Chicken Coop.

Brantley Reporter.
 Some people think they could do pet fer framing A. Constitution than any one else, We would like to see them try their hand on a chicken coop first.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30

Mir. R. O. Simpson, prominent and wealthy citizen of Wilcox County, is in the city with his friend, Hon. Dabney Palmer, delegate to the Convention from the Nineteenth Senatorial Dis trict.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30

Mir. Charles Braasch, a leading citi- zen of Cullman. was in the city yes- terday with his friend. Hon. w. T. L. Cofer, delegate to the Convention from Cullman ounty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30

The Committees on Counties and County Boundaries and Amending the Constitution met yesterday afternoon in the Hall of the House immediately after adjournment of the Convention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-30

Hon. W. F. Glover of Choctaw Is an old time legislator having repre- scented Choctaw County in the House of Representatives in 1SS0-S1. He has had much experience in public life in his county. He will, no doubt, do good work in the farming of an organic law for all the people.