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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-15
VENERABLE MIR. BANKS
 SPEAKS OF DEAD FRIEND

When Rev. MT. Moore had concluded Rev. MT. D, M. Banks, a venerable Methodist preacher. but for many years connected with the schools of Lee County. spoke of his friend, the late Governor Sanford.
 MT. Banks said that a great and good man had indeed succumbed to the influences of disease. He said that the manifestations of love by a people is greater than any language that can be used. Everywhere in Alabama, he said, there was mourning because the great and good Governor was dead. The cultured people of the classic city where he died had done him honor and the people all along the route to the Cap ital City had stood in reverence with uncovered and bowed heads. The pick ed men of Alabama in the Constitu- tional Convention, he said, had paused in their work to do honor to the mem ory of the great and good man. When the body of Governor Stanford was lying in state in the State Capitol MT, Banks said thousands passed the bier and looked upon the cold figure of their erstwhile leader. The remains had been taken from the great building which was the Capitol or Alabama to the old home of the dead Governor and now they were in the sanctuary of God.
 In this sacred house he used to ex- pound the Holy Word" said MT. Banks. deep emotion in his voice. Tt is fitting that the last sad rites should be paid him in this consecrated and holy place"
 Continuing MT. Banks said that Ala bama recognized the greatness of Gov ernor Sanford in public life but it was | in his private life at his home In Ope- lika where he was known the best that he was loved the best.
 Turning to the large gathering of citizens from various points in Ala bama Mir. Banks said that while oth- CTS of the State had paid him their tributes the citizens of Opelika pay him a higher tribute because they had known him through all of the varying conditions of life and knew better his true worth. ''In all the community, declared MT. Banks, there was not a man. woman or child, who d!d not love | him"
 | MT Banks said that Governor Sam ford loved the church and he loved the | State. but above all things he loved God better. He was great in intellect and in culture. He was great in states manship but his greatness was in his goodness. He was elected because oi the confidence the people had in his integrity and in his goodness.
 The speaker referred to the sacred precincts of home and said that he had known Governor Stanford intimately He had an intimate relationship witf the Sanford family. He had taught all of the children of the stricken Gov. ernor and knew their training. He was frequent visitor to the Sanford home and he had never visited a home where there was less asperity. It wal
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-15
THE FREE PASS SYSTEM.

Ina Chattanooga Times has this to say on subect which is receiving some attention at the hands of the Constitu- ton makers:
 As a mater of fact. 1t would be a good thing if theS convention would make a law providing for the purchase of trans poYtation for members of the Legislature, and leave off the mileage compensation. It is a matter of common scandal that Iegislators travel on passes and are al- lowed mileage, which is always collected. Nothing connected with legislative bodies is one-haff SC disSracefui as the abuse of the free pass privilege and the Alabama Constitutional Convention has an opportunity to set an example for other states by remedying the evil with proper regulations.
 The idea of The Times is one of the many that have been suggested as a remedy for what all will admit is an evil. The fact that there are men in public life in Alabama who cannot be bought with railroad passes or in. any other way does not alter the principle involved, which is that men whose duty it is to make or execute the laws should not receive pecuniary favors from persons or corporations. Proba- bly, the railroads. when they give these passes, do not expect to be benefited by the courtesy, but that does not alter the principle involved. either.
 The plan proposed by The Times IS somewhat different from any other that we have seen, and would at least re- lieve the Iaw-makers from any feeling of obligation to the railroads. If any lerislation of the kind is ever put through however, 1t will either have obe done by the Convention itself, or the new Constitution will have to spec ify just what is to be done. Future Legielatures can't be relied upon to do what past ones have refused to do- make the present Constitution opera tive.
 If looks as If the convention could not we'll avoid acting in the matter. It could not afford to leave out the anti mass clause which Is in the present Constitution. That would look as if the Convention wanted to license all officers hereafter to take all the passes for which they could hold up the roads. Nor could the Convention afford merely to renew the present provision of the Constitution. in the light of it's notorious inefficiency. That would lay membc~s open to the charge of in sincerity and intend to deceive. In jus | tice to itself the Convention will have to take some step that promises re- form among office holders and relief to the roads. who are already paying more than their share of direct taxa l
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-15

drawn in the letter from special cor respondent in Montgomery which is published elsewhere. No important ac- ton has yet been taken by the body but tendencies have been clearly de- veloped, and the drift Is in the right direction. The indications are strong that the scheme for dividing the public school money between the two races ac- cording to the amount that each pays which would leave the Alabama blacks as badly off as the French-Canadians would be in manufacturing towns of New England if their children had no other schools than the parents taxes could provide, will be defeated: and that will be a severe rebuff for the Bourbon element, which hoped to con- trol everything. There Is thus far no approach to an agreement upon any plan for regulating the suffrage, but here, too, influential leaders are throw ing their influence in favor of a con- servative action. Altogether, the out look is decidedly hopeful.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-15
MRS. MINGE ENTERTAINs.
Reception in Honor of Her Son and
 His Bride.

Laneville, June 14.-(Special.) .)-The hospitable home of Mrs. Bessie G. Minge was thrown open Wednesday night when she entertained in honor of her son, MT. Theodore Minge. and his bride. The house was prettiiy adorn- ed with palms and cut-towers. and the porches were illuminated by Chinese lanterns In the reception hall stood the three beautiful daughters of Mrs. Minge, Misses Elvira, Melville and Fannie. They wore dainty gowns ef white organdy and received the guests in their own sweet way. Here, also was arranged co2y nook, where frappe was served, and this was pre- sided over by Miss Anna. Adams of Faunsdale.
 In the front parlor. Mrs. Minge in- troduced MT. and Mrs. Theodore EIinge. The fair young bride, formally Miss Kate Dixon of Lafayette, Ala, has on several occasions been visitor to the Canebrake. She has host of friends here. who admire her for her personal charms and many fine qualities. Last evening she was particularly handsome in a gown of white organdy with black velvet ribbons, and red roses.
 The color scheme of pink and green was prettily carried out in the refresh ment room, where candles shed their slow. glowing lights upon a centre piece of sweet peas and asparagus ferns. Dancing was one of the even ings amusements and a stringed band discoursed sweet music.
 Among the guests were Mrs. Lundi Sloss of Birmingham. Dr, and Mrs. Hugger, Gallion; MT. and Mrs. Percy Hilton. Uniontown; Miss Nelson of Selma Dr. and Mrs. McCorkle, Fauns- dale: pr, and Mrs. R. Inge, MT. and Mrs. S. R. Bethea, Mir. and Mrs. J. H. Minge, MT. and Mrs. J. H. Minge, Jr., MT. and Mrs. W. Hopper, Mir. and Mrs. John A. Selden, MT. and Mrs. c. D. Walker. Mesdames Adams, Waller Harrison, MT. and Mrs. Garber, Misses Ruffin, Selden, Brown, Wilkins, Sha- han. Minge, Blake. Harris. Harrison, Smith. Messrs. Geo. W. Adams, West brooke Connor, Jackson Duggar, Fttts, Smith. Rev. J. J. Harris.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-15
. The Sheep and Goats.
Roanoke Leader.

Roanoke Leader.
 We hardly know which to cespise most-the sheep element or the goat element in human nature. The first leads men to drove with the crowd jump any bars over which the leader goes. The Second characteristic men toned. manifests itself in a Aposition to go through in ones own way, re- gardlcss of what others 10 or say. Some men possess the latter character istic to an abnormal degree. while the majority are afflicted with the con- trary weakness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-15
A DrscoURAa1Na VOTE.

The Constitutional Convention made a record yesterday on one question indicating an extreme of conserve tism amounting almost to timidity. The Convention declined to adopt the majority report of the Committee on Executive Department providing for an increase of the Governors salary to five thousand dollars per year. The vote was practically two to one in fa- vor of the minority report.
 part of those who voted against the increase, but the keynote of the argu- ment that was made was fear of the people. The idea was dominant that they would not approve any raise in salaries, and that the proposed change would be a sort of stone around the neck of the new instrument.
 Ex-Gov. Jones. Chairman of the Committee, who was in charge of the report. made an admirable effort to secure the raise. His appeal detailed his experience in the office. showing the humiliation and discomfort he went through on the low salary of three thousand dollars. His remarks were at times eloquent and thrilling. He was ably supplemented by ex-Gov. Oates. who confirmed his predecessor s experiences and amplified upon the ne- cessity of the increase as a matter of decency and expediency. The two men argued with a power and effectiveness born of absolute knowledge
 Not a point they made was answered Little attempt was made even to dis pute their arguments. Yet the large majority of the Convention turned g deaf ear to their position. The only exclamation appears to be that the majority knew the increase should be provided for. but were too tinnid tc vote for it. Doubtless the roll cal had much to do with the vote: prob- ably a number of members would have voted for the increase if they could have avoided the record of their names. If a viva-voce vote had been the test. very probably the minority report would have failed.
 After the session was over one of the most solid men in the body, who did no speaking on this question but voted boldly for the majority report. was heard to say: That vote is the most discouraging development to me so far in the session. It looks like many goood men haven't the courage of their convictions, and are too much afraid of the people,"
 It is true that this matter of a raise of the Governors salary is not a vital issue. Much more important things are to be determined. But so much the worse for the Convention. If it hesi- tates to take responsibility on a small matter. what may be expected of it on a larger, more vital issue? We have been very confident heretofore that the Convention contained majority of strong men in character as well as in brain, but We must confess that yes- terday's action has weakened our faith just a little in their, backbone. Per haps they are husbanding their strength for a final stand on some vital question. Let us hope so.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-15
Too Busy for Politics.
Anniston Star.

AIHIblUH OtdI.
 If the new Constitution provides roi fewer elections in Alabama 1t will meet with popular favor in that respect al least. Alabama Is too busy developing the wonderful resources of the Statei too busy converting the raw prot uct: of the State into manufactured arti- cles; too busy extending it's commercC and enlarg!ng Its home capital to de- vote much time to political matters There Is an era of prosperity on in Al abama now and the indications are that 1t will last long tinAs. So long as fl does last there will be more attention paid to business in Alabama than .t( politics.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-15

At Arbury Park. N. J., day or two lgo. a man who had beaten his wife narrowly escaped a lynching at the hands of an infuriated mob. who had both the rope and the will. but the victim was gotten out of the way. It was close call, but he was safely locked up in prison, and next day the wife appeared and begged his release. Now those who wanted to lynch him Ire probably doubly ashamed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-15

The philosophical axiom that two solid bodies cannot occupy the same place at the same time seems very difficuIt to teach some street-ear driv- ers. Almost every day we read of ac- cidents caused b yfailure to realize or remember that two cars cannot pass nach other on a single track.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-15

Considerable stress is laid by some pn the fact that the Japanese have no swear words in their language, but we don't see what difference that makes A Jap or a Chinaman could cuss a man all day without the victim know Inc if
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-15

The ease with which figures can be made to mislead is shown in a recent item about the cloth manufacturers at Fall River Mass, in which 1t is stated It makes 3,OOO.cOO yards of cloth annually Every working day its mills weave more than 1.50O miles of cloth.
 A little figuring will show how mis- leading those figures are in one or the other of the sums given:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-15

"If the theory of the survival of the Httest is correct, will some evolutionist tindly explain how it is that the Eng ish sparrow drives out all the song eirds?" asks The Memphis Commer- sial-Appeal. Doesn't our contemporary mean the survival of the fghtest?"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-15
Says The Columbus Enquirer Sun:

Hon. Joe Manley has announced his candidacy for Governor of Maine. MT. Manley is in favor of a One-year term for Governor and a suppression of the whiskey traffic.
 Doe probably has some kind of an ldea that a new Governor every year might enforce prohibition in Maine. for he knows that no one can do 1t in one tArnn,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-15
Which is Most DangerousP
Whistler News.

Whistler News.
 Which Is the more dangerous to so- ciety the handful of insane and crimi- nals now disqualIfied, or the mass of iiiiteratc coiored voters who are led by the nose and do the bidding of black legs? If the former are disfranchised legally on the grounds of their being a dangerous class, inimical 10 good government then the latter can and should be disqualified summarily.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-15

A recent item in one of our contem-
 poraries euggo sts a new industry for Inc United State .or portions of it. The statement is that kangaroo skins to The value of more than one million dol- lars are imported to this country from Australia every year, and the further statement is made that the supply nhowa no dIminution. We are not an exrert on kangaroo farming, but it must be that they would increase and flourish in some sections of the Union. and that raising them would be a prof ltable business. The main objection we think of to the plan Is that they might multiply so fast as to become a pest. ns they are in Australia. but as there are not such immense wooded tracts in any of the Southern sections of the Union as there are in that country. the chances are that the animals would not increase SC fast as to be troublesome Maybe there is money in kangaroos.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-15
She Has a Treasure.

Tuscaloosa Gazette.
 If that poor Long Island swain is forced to pay 22.000 for the privilege of courting one woman for twenty-two years he will likely come to the con- clusion that the woman he pretended to love was much more of treasure than he had any idea of.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-15
Waving Exemptions.

Tuscaloosa Sun.
 The Convention should either make 1t impossible for a man to waive his ex- emptions, or should abolish the exenp- tions entirely. A man who needs mon- ey is not in any position to make any terms with his creditors. and unless the exemption Is absolute, 1t becomes of practically no benefit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-15

The census of men who have been s.spoken of' as suitable Presidential timber is being added to every day but we doubt if the right one has yet heen found.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-15
Favor Smaller Counties.

Anniston Hot Blast.
 The Hot Blast Is now. has always been and always will be in favor of the reduction of the constitutional area of counties in Alabama when 1t can be done without material hurt to any considerable number of people.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-15

The Savanna Press argues that SOL diers and looters follow the nag' wheth- CT the Constitution does or not.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-15

As a claimer of things John Alexan- der Dowie is several laps ahead or campaign manager before an election.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-15

ruled by love.
 For a man to possess all ot these varied virtues in the details or hIe, said Mir. Banks. 'proved that ne nao the characteristics that make splen, did man" He said that his ire VII afford a study to the old ana ms friends will love to contemplate 1t in their declining years They will be glad to commend 1t to young men as an example for their emulation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-15

Now Chance Depew can spring some other brand of joke on the country. as the third-term one has played out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-15

Nobody but Frenchmen would con- duct duels on the serial plan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-15
Aspeaklng on the proposition to reduce
 U tinnal area of countieI

Aspeaklng on the proposiuon to reduce
 constitutional area of counties The Bessemer Weekly says:
 q. Aa not agree with The Advertiser ...ss tlse matter of the formation Of new ssnss,s,tIes should be left to the General cSoantsI,lSy IT should inhere in the people ssAlsnse--hy petition to the Governor. an or aar of @leetinn from biTn. and the people Sv vote. to determine the matter.
 The people alone cannot form new county without a legislative en- actment authorizing it.. At the same time our contemporary and The Ad- vertiser are practically in favor of tbe same thing, as we have more than once stated that we want the Consti- tution to authorize the formation of new counties of smaller area than 600 square miles whenever the people most Interested desire it." That Is the posItion we have all the time main tained. and We think The Weekly will
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-15
Encouraging Picture.

New York Evening Post.
 An encouraging picture of the Ala bana Constitutional Convention is
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-15
WITH ALABAMA EDITORS.
Would Be More Successful.

Rockford Courier. r Some of our merchants would be more successful if they could lie as enter tainingly about their goods as they do about the beauty of their customers babies 4
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-15
cRneKET SPRINGS AND BATHS.

Opens June lst Elevation 2,O0O feet. Arsenic, Bromide and Lithia Waters. Celebrated for it's cures of Nervous Pros tration, Dyspepsia, Rheumatism, Skin and Kidney Troubles; clears and beauti- fies the complexion. Modern convent ences. Write for pamphlet.
 M. c. THOMAS. Manager.
 Crockett Springs, Va.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-15

Victor H. Hanson, Manager of Adver- fising. foreign and local. 
 The Advertiser win be found on sale In the following cities at the places named; BIRzfINGHAM-Morri Hotel. Union De-
 pot Diningroom and Parker's Drug
 Store.
 MoBTLE-C. Burkes Cigar Store. BELMA-Hotel Albert. ATTANTA-Kimball House News Stand. NEW YORK-Brentano's Union square
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-15
COMPLETE REPORT OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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 Notices of deaths. funerals. marriages and births. $1.oa
 Notice is hereby given that The Adver- tiser Company will not be bound oy any order to make changes in address or to discontinue rapers unless sucn orders are given in at the Business Office In person, or addressed by maii to the Business office.
 Eorrespondence containing importa at II news and discussions of living tepics is solicited. but 1t must be Brief ana ' written upon but one side of the paper c to have attention. Communications. unless accompanied witn stamped envelope will not be returned. All communications should be addressed and all money orders, cheeks. etc., os made payable to ~
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-15
THE DISTINGUISHED DEAD
 SLEEPS IN SOIL OF LEE

Continued from Page ona)
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-12-06
WARNING to Hunters.

We, the undersigned property OWE
ers and farmers inNeosho and Wilson
counties, hereby warn all parties from
hunting or tresspassing on our prem
ises and the public highways adjoin-
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-12-06
FRIDAY, DEC. 6, 1901
THE MESSAGE.

President RooSevelt's message
strikes the average man as beng a
very common sense buSlness'hke
document. We notice 1t Is receiv
ing very fattering and compliment
airy notices from the press, generally
not only in this country but in the
old world.
Those who expected an erratic and
extreme document are disappointed.
1t deals with vital questions OF the
day IN straight, forward, intelligent
way and seeks not to avoid any re-
sponsibility but suggests to congress
the lines on which legislation is
needed.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-12-06
Stops the Cough and Works Off the Cold.

Laxative Bromo.Quinine Tablets cure
a cold in one day. No cure-no pay.
Price % cents.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-12-06
ADVERTISED LETTER LIST.

ADVERTISED LETTER LIST.
The following is a list Of letters that
remain uncalled for in the postoffice
at Chanute, Kansas, and will be sent
to the dead letter Office if not called
for in two weeks from this the Goth
day of Nov, 1901.
Corben, D. johnson, Alvin.
Colema, Mrs jessie Zimmerman, John
Forester Chas. Moore, Mrs. Thompson
HugRans, Miss Oracle Parsons, Lena
Huffman John Richardson, W Fl.
Jordan, Charley Wolfe, Miss Anna
One cent due on all adveI tised let
tiers. Parties calling for for same say
advertised.
D. E. MCCLELLAND. P. NJ.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-12-06
Congress is now in session.

Congress is now in session. The
Republicans are in charge and the
business world feels perfectly safe.
The old Reed rules are in force and
the minority have but little oppor-
tunity in the house to retard leglSla-
ton. The whole responsibility OF
this session is on the shoulders OF
the Republican party and the peo-
pie will hold the party leaders re-
sponsible for any plumbers that may
be made.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-12-06
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS.

Taxes must be paid promptly as the
penalty will be added on Dec. 20.
The County Treasurer is now COM
PEELED to follow strictly the provisions
of the law in regard to the collection
of taxes, ard all parties having any
tax to pay in this county should see
that they have their receipts before
Dec. 20. All remittances reaching
this office after the close of business
for Dec. 90 will be returned to the par
ty sending them, unless the per cent
penalty is added. Parties paying tax
to tax collectors at Chanute, Thayer,
St. Paul, Galesburg, Stark and Earle
ton should pay early to be sure their
money reaches this office in time to
avoid the penalty.
R. STEVENSON,
County Treasurer,
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-12-06
Subscriptions Paid.

The following subscriptions were
paid during the month of November: