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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-06
THE BEST so FAR.
Gov. Jones's Paper on the Suffrage
 Reform.

Reform.
 Birmingham Age-Herald.
 No better, broader or more philoso- phfcai presentation of the difficulties that beset the suffrage problem has been made, or Is likely to be made, than that from the pen of Governor Jones, printed in yesterdays Age-Her- aid. In it one can see the problem stripped of racial prejudice. One can see what federal perplexities surround us, for Alabama Is Q part of the fed erated union, with duties and obliga- tions, moral and legal, in it. One can see from that paper what economic questions are bound up in the suffrage question.
 Governor Jones prefers to present the case in all its breadth and fullness rather than to push forward his own plan. He does, however, in two or three closing paragraphs, defend his grand-jury plan. He depends in the main upon a poll tax provision, supple mented by grand jury action. If a poll tax needs a supplement, GoVernor Jones's Is the best that has been de- yised and proposed-much the best.
 But when Georgia and tennessee and really Mississippi and Louisiana for in the two last-named States the understanding" and grandfather clauses have proven inoperative-When in these States poll tax paid at least A year previous, Is ample for all sui frage reform purposes, why would 1t not be ample in Alabama? Is Ala bama worse off than Mississippi, or Louisiana, or Georgia? Or is the Black Belt more exacting than circumstances iuStifVf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-06
WHAT IS DESIRED.

The Kansas City Journal, speaking of Senator Morgan's proposition to insert in the new Constitution clause de- barring any negro from holding office in Alabama, says:
 The excuse which the Southern whites have for so many years offered TOT tne,r ar that negro domination had to De prevent Cd at any cost, otherwise that negroes would be elected to the various state, county and city offices and bankrupt property owners with their pronigate ex- penditure of public money. senator Morgan's suggestion be adopted tnls ar gument can no longer DC maas; ss; n me ne disastrous kind of race dominaton would lose its terrors. The negro vote would still" have to be reckoned Witn. and for that reason the black man would not be deprived of all his political inftu- ence; he would be in position to demand that due attention be paid to his inter ests, giving his vote to the candidates who made the best promises.
 The Journal correctly sizes up the main reason why the negroes have-not been allowed to control affairs in the South, but the proposition of Senator Morgan, if adopted. would only go very little way to wards removing the danger which has so long confronted our people. The fact that the negroes could not themselves hold office would not prevent them from being used by interruptions white men to- put them selves in power. and we would be little better off than if the negroes were in office.
 We agree thoroughly with The Journal that "the whites of the South would prefer to exclude the negro from politics altogether, chiefly for the reason that they have never wanted him there. They do not like any thing that emacks of race equality political. social or any other kind" for we certainly never wanted the negro in our politics and have never admitted that he ought to be there. either as a voter or an office holder. Neverthe- less we of Alabama see and feel the smpossibility of eliminating them as a race. and the next best thing that offers atself is to so regulate the suffrage that he will never again be a controlling factor in our politics. That, of it. self, will accomplish what Senator Morgan desires. for if the negroes do not control the elections there will cer- tainly be none of them elected to of fce. What our convention desires to do. and what we believe 1t will do, is to frame a constitution under which the white race in Alabama will control our political and social affairs by means which will be strictly honest and proper. Does not The Journal agree that such a consummation is desira- hle7
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-06
COTTON DUCK CORPORATION.
Directors are Selected and the ofhcers
 Chosen.

New York, June 5.-A meeting Tor the organization of the United states Cotton Duck Corporation was held to- day. at which the following were eject ed directors: s. D. Warfield' Balu- more; E. A. Brinkerhoff. New Aork; spencer Turner, New York; Slgmuhd Lehman, New York; w. H. Welllng- ton. Boston; R. Cromwell. Baltimore; James E. Hooper. Baltimore; Mlchael Jenkins. Baltimore; Charles K. Oliver. Baltimore; David H. Carroll, Boston Thomas M. Turner, New York; Theo- dore Hooper, Boston; Henry A. Parr' Boston; T. L. Park, New York; James M. Barnard. LaGrange. Ga; W. K. Cromwell, Baltimore; Horace 5. sears Boston; E. V. Carpenter Manchester N. H.; G. K. Sheridan, New York; Robert S. Grun, Elizabeth, N. J.
 The United States Cotton Duck Cor poration has an authorized capital or $50 OOO, ,00O divided into $25,O0O,OOO per cent. cumulative stock and $2o,O OoO common stock. There will be issued at this time to meet all present re- auirements. $16,lOO.OOO preferred and $1O, 100000 common stocks. This com pany acquired, through ownership Of stock or by purchase. the Mount Ver- -Wocdbury Cotton Duck Company
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-06

Abiding to the fact that no Southern Democrat can be nominated for the Presidency. The Chattanooga Times argues that "our statesmen do not aspire to the first national places and honors, because they know themselves to be unavailable" We think The Times did not use the correct word in that sentence. Our statesmen know that they are unacceptable, but cer- tainly many of them are available for the Presidency or any other position in the government.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-06
WARNING Al DELEGATE.

The Edwardsville StandardNews severely criticises Hon. w. P. Howell because he introduced an ordinance into the Convention to reduce the area of counties, and threatens him with all sorts of dire political mishaps for his course. On the other hand The Heflin New Era comments the ordi- nance, and says:
 We hope to see Captain Howell s amendment adopted, for its provisions are just.
 He need not have fears that he is mis- representing the people or Cleburne in this matter-at the proper time they will indorse his act.
 We agree with The New Era that MT. Howell need have no fear on ac- count of his stand, aside from the fact that various other members have in- troduced measures providing for a re- duction of the minimum size of coun- ties. If the new Constitution contains such a provision, as it certainly should, it does not mean that there will at once be a general cutting and slasAing of territory, and that all or many of the present counties will be shorn, dis membered, eviscerated or emasculated without cause or reason. It would. re- quire an act of the Legislature before an new county could be formed. and we take it that no such act would be passed unless the people most vitally interested wanted 1t and expressed their wishes on the subject.
 w do not know the real reason for the opposition of The Standard News The reasons it gives are principally based on the fact that the formation of new counties will cause some addition al expense in the way of new county buildings and more officials. and these reasons are not sufficient to over balance the good that might result from new counties in some cases. If the territory of Alabama was divided into counties of exactly 500 square miles each, there would be eighty-six coun- ties in the State, and none would be inconveniently large. perhaps. but that is out of the question. AS it now is some counties are inconveniently large, but there Is not enough territory avail able to form another without making one or both less than the present mini- mum.
 If the new Constitution will reduce the limit to 400 or even 500 square miles the Legislature would be authorized to pass laws allowing the formation of new counties whenever the people de- manded it. We do not think the old counties need apprehend any danger and we believe the people would. find ample compensation for the temporary increase of taxation in the greater cop- venience of getting to and from their county sites. We feel sure that such an ordinance will be incorporated into the new Constitution and we are equally sure that neither Captain Howell nor any other delegate will come to any harm by advocating the change
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-06
STEELE AND THE ATcHIsoN.
What His Election to the Directorate
 Means.


 New York, June 1.-The Mail ana Express says of MT. Steele 5 electioh to the Atchison directorate:
 .HThe election of MT. Steele means that in the future MT. Morgan Will De one of the ruling factors in that com pAny. It also brings to light some eA- ceedingly interesting facts Tn regard to the Western railroad situation which thus far have been kept secret. Nobody supposed th&S MT. Morgan wanted to get foothold in the Atcnl- son. but 1t has been known for some time that the Pennsylvania Hallroad had bought a large block Of the stock' and would, in due time, De gwen representation in the board or uirec- tors. A representative of the Penn sv,vania will be chosen soon. Most of the Pennsyivania's purchases of Atch- ison were made months ago at ma terialiy lower prices than prevail to- day. The Burlington incident ana the Northern Pacific corner have brought financial powers into opposition ana changed the program which nau pech outlined only short time Detore.
 with the possibility that the union Pacific and Southern Pacific might De used to the great disadvan'ase ol some of the Eastern railroads sucn as the Pennsylvania, Vanderbilt ana Southern Railways, it became essen tial that sufficient interest in the Atcn- ison should he acquired to enaole Messrs. Morgan, Cassatt ana thelr as sociates to reach far Western points which are accessible by both the North- ern ans-continental lines. ,.,-
 According to a man identifled With the Atchison MT. Morgan and those whom he represents, including, he as- serts. the Pennsylvania, now hold a majority of the common stock 2t which $102 O0O,0 900 is outstanding. It may be that Morgan is acting in har- mony with the Pennsylvania interests and that they will pool their stock
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-06
THE vErERANs RIGHT.

We fully endorse and agree with the action of the veterans in Memphis in adopting resolution that in future none but ex-Confederates shall be in vited to the reunion. This Is the right position to take and it will avoid many complications and unpleasant nesses in these meetings. As the cere- monies attending these reunions are public affairs of course any one can attend and look on who chooses to do so, but to invite any one who fought on the other side to attend as guest or participant is not only in bad taste, but may be the cause of embarrassment and criticism. as was plainly shown when President Mckinley was invited to Memphis. If at any time it Should be decided to hold reunions of the veterans of both sides, we'll and good. We are not arguing against anything of that kind. but our Confederate re- unions are our own, and no good can come of inviting those to participate with us who feel and think differently from us, and who cannot be expected to join with us in our ceremonies and eulogies.
 There is nothing sectional in the position taken by the veterans at Mempis. So far as these reunions are concerned all but Confederates are foreigners. and have no claim on the courtesy of the veterans. These meet ings are family affairs and we should confine the ceremonies and favors to members of the family. There should be nothing which could cause any ill., feeling, engender any sectionalism or produce discordance. and hence ve rejoice at the position taken at Mem phis and hope it will be adhered to for all time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-06
A. P. I. COMMENCEMENT. {
Program for the Closing Exercises of
 College at Auburn.

Auburn, June 5.-(speciaL)-The fol- lowing is the program of the com mencement exercises of the Alabama Polvtechnic Institute:
 Sunday, June g, Il a. m.. commence ment sermon by Rt. Rev. R. A. Barn. well of Alabama; 8:30 p. m.. address before the Y. M. c. A by Bishop Barn well.
 Monday, June 10, 1o:so a. m.. Junior class orations; 5 p. m., competitive company and individual drill; s to Il D. m., Festival of Lights"
 Tuesday, June Il, 10:30 a. m., alumni address by A. A. Persons of Tuscaloosa; 2 to p. m.. inspection of mechanic arts, laboratories, etc.; 6:3O p. m.. re- view of battalion by His ExceNency. Governor William J. Sanford; S:3o p. m.. address before Literary Societies by Judge Fayloe; awarding of prizes.
 Wednesday, June 12, 10:30 a. m., senior class orations; commencement address by Prof. A. E. Alderma nof Tulane Uni- versity; conferring of degrees by Pres ident Wm. LeRoy Broun: S:So p. m.. commencement hop.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-06
William Receives Baroness Won
 Ketteler.

Berlin, June 5.-The correspondent of the Associated Press learns that Em- peror Williams reception of Baroness von Ketteler, who was accompanied by her mother-in-law, was most kind. His Majesty listened with interest to the recital of the widows sorrowful expe- riences during the siege of Pekin. also to her account of Baron von kettler death. The Empress, who was present at the audience, often interrupted with questions. eyincing the highest regard for the widows courage, and eubse- ouent nursing of the sick and wounded. Her Majesty, at the Emperor's request, pinned the insignia of highest class of the Louise Order to the widows breast. In the evning the Baroness dined with the Emperor and Empress. The widow was formerly Miss Maud Led yard of Detroit, Mich.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-06
WASTE IN PUBLIC EXPENDI-
 TYRE

In the current number of the Satur- day Evening Post ex-President Cleve- land discusses in an interesting man. ner the subject of waste in public ex- penditure. He points out the steady and rapid increase in the cost of carry ing on the government, and shows that this increase is out of all proportion to the increase in the wealth and pcpul1- ticn of the country. What surprkes him is the indifference of the people to the extravaganza Of the government. They seem to find some satisfaction in the fact that the appropriations of Congress are approaching a billion dol lars annually, since it affords ar op- portunity to speak of the country as a billion dollar country"
 MT. Cleveland calls attention to the vsrious ways in which the public money is squandered. He speaks par ticularly of the appropriations for pen sions, pointing out how the generosity of the Ieople in providing for those who have become incapacitated in the nations service Is abused in the ip- terest of designing politicians.
 One reason why the people do mol insist upon greater economy in public expenditures is that the public reve- nues are raised in so indirect ana stealthy a manner that they do not feel the burden of taxation. and an. other is that there is feeling that the country is so rich that there is nc need to fear that the government vii ever be in position where it will not be able to meeA-4tA Axpenseas -. RheEa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-06
NEW PASSENGER STATION.
Commodious Building Will Be Erect
 ed bv Southern at Russeiiville.

Russellville. June 5.-(Special.) .)-The Southern Railway Company is tearing down its passenger station at this place for the purpose of erecting larger and more commodious building. The new passenger station will be about 100 yards up the track and in connection with the freight depot The building will be an up-to-date passen- ger station.
 The town Is full of agents represent ing the different book concerns. Frank lin County has a uniform school book law and the board appointed by the Governor will meet next Friday to se- lect a series of school books for the next five years.
 Quite a nice law point was recently decided in a suit brought by Prof. J. IC. Brcughton against Jake Hammel
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-06
Decision on Copyright Law.

Chicago, June 5.-A decision which is novel under the copyright laws was an- nounced by Judge Kohlsaat in the United States Circuit Court today. The court holds that the act of a subscriber in using a copyright story without mo- tice of the copyright owned by the com pany which had leased it, does not give another company the right to ap- propriate the story for its own use. In deciding this point of law, Judge Kohl saat denied the injunction asked by the American Press Association to re- strakn the Daily Story Publishing Com pany from suing customers of the American Press Association who had used a story owned by the Daily Story Publishing Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-06

1t is not at all surprising to read that the Association of Military Surgeons. representing the surgical and medical department of the United States army, has been in session at St. Paul during Hhe last few days, and on Friday it adopted by unanimous vote a resolu- tion asking Congress to repeal the anti-canteen law. The surgeons of the United States army are better situated than any other class of men to judge of the good or evil effects of any mili- tary regulation, and their united opin- lon as above expressed is of importance and will doubtless carry grea: weight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-06
WADsWoRTH-BURNs.
Pretty Church Wedding is Celebrated
 in Prattyille.

Prattville, June 5.-(Special.)- IA bril- liant and eclipsing event in Prattville social circles was the marriage of Miss Kate Burns to MT. John A. Wads- worth. which occurred tonight at the Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. John B. Rush officiating.
 The church presented a scene of splendor, the decorative effect being most beautiful.
 At the sweet strains of Mendelssohn's 8 wedding march, Mrs. Hattie McCarty at the organ, the bridal party entered as follows, coming up either aisle. ing at the altar: Ushers, Messrs. Charles Wadsworth, Dave McCord, Ed ward Crenshaw and William Archi- tald: attendants, Miss Matte Alexan- der with Mir. R. l.. Faucett, Miss Lu- cile Elan of Troy with MT. Simeon Fair. Miss Mary Wadsworth of Wads- worth, Ala, with MT. Sidney Herbert Elan of Troy, Miss Mamie Mims with MT. Ernest Archibald, and Miss Nell Livingstone with MT. Howard Doster. Then following came the lovely bride, leaning upon the arm of the maid of honor, Miss Birdie Burns, while up the opposite aisle came the groom and his best man, MT. P. E. Alexander. The JOAhCO oS NAAO oAee~A . and Rev. MT. Rush spoke the cere- mony.
 The bride was charmingly gowned in a beautiful white organdie, with chif- fon trimming over white taffeta. Her veil was secured by sprig of orange blossoms. She carried a magnificent boquet of brides roses. The maid of honor was most attractive in a crea- tion of white organdie and carried a sshower boquet of pink carnation. The bridesmaids were also dressed in white organdie and carried pink carnations.
 The bride is a daughter of Hon. J. C.. Burns, one of the superintendents Of the Pratt Gin Company, and Mayor of this city. She is a charming young lady of much culture and possessing many accomplishments. The groom is one of Autauga's most progressive young planters and man of sterling qualities and high moral character.
 There was a large and pretty collec- tion of valuable presents.
 After the marriage, the bridal party were tcndered a royal reception at the Burns home, at the Intersection of Chestnut and Third Streets. Here, as at the church, the decorations were elaborate and were of marvellous beau ty throughout. The decorations were or bamboo, palms and cut-fiowers. Miss Alice Montgomery, assisted by Miss Elan. charmingly presided at the punch bowl. A most sumptuous feast was served in the elegant dining hall. the room being radiant in the splendor of decorative effects.
 MT. and Mrs. Wadsworth will reside at his plantation, a few miles from this city, a very commodious dwelling there just having been finished.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-06
Brewers in Session in Buffalo.

Buffalo. N. T.. June 5.-The forty first annual convention of the United States Brewers Association was called to order today by President Brandt who said he endorsed the whole report of the Board of Trustees and particu- larly that part which relates to the cancellation of revenue stemps by per Soration. The report of the trustees also contained a denunciation of the war tax on beer. a demand for closer organization that shall make the power of the brewers felt at the polls, to the end that an effective fight may be made against such legislation. A denunciation of the abolishment Of the army canteen was also part o[-1ne report.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-06
Has Got to Be Changed.

New Decatur Advertiser.
 Ii becomes more apparent every day that the tariff law-"the most perfect work of human ingenuity" Senator Hanna describes it-has got to be changed, if not altogether abolished. The manifest atrocity of putting tariff on goods that we can make cheaner than the foreigner solely for the purpose of enabling the manufac- turer to squeeze the home consumer, is an outrage that cannot be endured nuch longer. Even if the meek ana iowIy American puts up with such m Justice, how long will foreign iiatlcns endure the strain of keeping out thelr nroducts by a heavy tariff, ana row soon will they form "compine W lo boycott American manuractarers ny heavy prohibitive tariffs!
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-06
Go All the Gaits.
Huntsville Tribune

Huntsville Tribune.
 We suggest that the ordinance re- quiring railroads to furnish free trans portation to legislators be amended so that it include street cars. hotels. sa- looms, theatres, lunch stands, newspa- pers. in fact let them practi caily own the State. Such Is the common sense and justice of dictating to railroads, roads which have to accept anything thrust at them. We suggest wher the State issues a certificate of election that it issue free pass D everIth.rg essential to the lawmakers purity oi heart and peace of mind.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-06
DIR. UNGER PAID BILL.
Body of Marie Defenbach Cremated
 at His Expense.

Chicago. June 5.-F. Wayland Brown testified today that Dr. A. M. Unger furnished the money to pay the expense in cremating the body of Marie Defen- bach. The cost was $25. Brown said Unger gave him the money and that he gave it to the undertaken. Brown de- nied knowing a plan had been made to defraud the insurance companies, and said he had met Miss Defenbach only three times. He claimed that he SUD- posed the woman's fictitious engage ment to Smiley was genuine. but ad- mitted the engagement was made so that Dr. Unger could get the insurance money.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-06
Appointments on the Atchison.

Chicago, June 5.-The Atchison, To- neka and Santa Fe Railroad Company announced today the following ap- pointments: J. W. Kendrick. Third in charge of operation; w. B. Jansen, Assistant to President in charge of the Chicago %ofi1ce ana the coal properties: Capt. A. H. Payson. Assistant to the President, in charge of Northern California affairs, headouarters in San Francisco.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-06

The discovery or invention of Maxi mite, the new explosive which it is claimed will send a shell through a 12- inch armor plate. will only put the plate makers on their mettle to invent something which will with stand the new explosive. It is race which is forever going on-that be- tween the offensive and the defensive.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-06

The statement that an ostrich in New York was choked to death on a collar button needs confirmation. How ever, the button may have been of a size proportionate to the altitude of some collars now worn, in which case 1t would choke an anaconda.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-06

Since Philadelphia female doctor charged fee of ss0.0OO. and a Chicago female doctor charged one of $10O,0O0 the Columbus Enquirer-Sun is impress ed with the belief that the doctors have decided that there is no reason why they should leave all the big fees to the lawyers