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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-13
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dren have entered the competitioh'
 Mothers, commend the work, not only to beautify the city. but flowers appear to the best that Is in our natures, ana es- pecially in the young; flowers are tne happy medium by which our chiidren are kept in close and sympathetic touch witn nature. We must ever bear in mind tnat a nations greatness rests Tn It's nomes- as the home is, so Is the people.
 l would like to suggest a plan that strikes me as being good to keep up tne newly a wakened interest in this work' Suppose all that are really interested m flowers organize themselves into a pano- A "FIower-lovers' Association" Then subdivide the organization into ''circles," each circle to choose favortte ana de- vote all the time and attention possible to it's thorough cultivation. Now this would naturally lead to several flower shows during the year. according to the flower and it's season. At these exhibitions the growers should be able to give out Tor the benefit of the public, some val uable suggestions concerning It's proper cultivation. These personal experiences of our neighbors; or fellow citizens. VIII be pleasure to all
 This idea embraces the smsiiest city yard as we'll as the more pretentious homes.
 Think how many beautiful pansies can be raised on four-foot bed; nastiTtiums take little room and their beauty and variety are infinite.
 Thus We realize it is not necessary to have a skilled gardener or florist to do our work. but just to remember that me Lord God planted a garden" and put our first father" in it ito dress 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-13

to the United States instead of a detri- ment. Cuba imports nearly everything which she uses. This she ought to buy from the United States but the machetes which are sold in the stores are mace In Germany the wines come from span and the United States, which ought 10 supply the whole of her trade, only sup plies a part of it. The proposed reduc. ton will give our manufacturers ana producers an equivalent benefit and thus enable them to control the market. The profits of this trade will very much more than make up anything that might be lost in the way of the reduction of the duty on the sugar and tobacco of Cuba. Besides, if Cuba is prosperous. as she ought to be if she gets a market for her products, the amount she will buy from US will steadily increase.
 . But above and beyond the material side of the question, every consideration of Ihonor and good faith would seem to require that the United States, after hay ing organized this republic and set it on its feet. and in doing this having spent an enormous lot of money and sac ri1ced many valuable lives, should make such further concessions as will enable the new government to exist and not ex- pose 1t to the internal dissensions which are certain to result if the present condi- tion of things continues beyond the coming May. While we have. of course. made many mistakes, yet on the whole our treatment of Cuba is most creditable. It Is unparalleled in history and one of which every American has reason to feel proud lt is earnestly to be hoped that we will not mar 1t by refusing to the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-13
SUGAR MAKING IS DEAD.
Primitive Methods in Cuba Keep Cost of Production Above Selling
 Price in United States.

5eUs'sG SeHa Georss W. winga.e, who has just returned from a trip to Cuba. was interviewed this afternoon by reporter of The Eagle in regard to the condition of the Island. He. said:
 While in Cuba visited Havana, Ma tanzas, Cienfuegos and Santiago. l saw a great many army friends who had been on the island for a considerable time, and had a thorough knowledge or It's condition. I also met a number CT ous- iness men. and did all that could to endeavor to ascertain the facts in regard to the situation. I have no interest in the matter. and was only trying to ma cut the truth.
 T do not think that any unparalleled observer can see the island as did without being profoundly impressed with the truth of General Woods statement that it is indispensable that the United States should make a substantial reduc- ton in it's tariff on Cuban products. We owe tt to the Cubans to do this, as a matter of good faith. irrespective of business spolicy There are few planta- tfons such as that of Mir: Atkins. in Cienfukgos. which are now equipped with inc most modern machinery and have snecial facilities for transportation which can produce sugar at the present prices st s profit These, however. are con- eerns which have a capital of over Ill., eoO. GOO and are the great exception. The ordinarv plantation Is not so equipped. sr4 rrod,Ises sugar in the old fashioned ~av -rqos market price of their product I- nor less than cost. I do not believe iS to he true that the Sugar Trust has ScuSht ur the suzsr. On the contrary. tlss ris nters have been expecting that the United states would make reduction
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-13

an forth in de middle; den dey all sot iH an shouted nit toseLnor, an see. sawed and zig-zaggeo up. an oown ds scales. wiuie uc o,gSIlist played wld ms all fours. an ever stop pulled out to de very, een!''
 It would be a pleasant, task to point out the excellence of the literary art dis played in The Dragon Candlestick the keen insight into the mystery of the hu. man heart in Under the Rose-Tree: and the strikingiy. dramatic incidents in Far, From the Front" but the space of q newspaper article will not permit: The stories have already run the gauntlet of trained editors of some of the great mag aSines, and have commanded in pertod- ical pu blica tons a goodly share of public approval and applause. That they will find a warm place in the affections of Alabama readers can scarcely be doubt. ed.
 The little volume is dedicated to the authors sister, Mrs. Lucy Peck Martin. widow of the late John Mason Martin. who for many years was one of the most conspicuous political leaders in Western Alabama. serving his State in her Gem eral Assembly. and his. country in the Federal Congress, and filling for many years the chair of equity Jurisprudence in the Law Department of the Univer- sity of Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-13
sAL ABAMA SKETCHES'
 BY AN ALABAMA AUTHOR
Samuel Minturn Peck Makes His Bow to the Public in q New Role Shows Flavor Of Soil
 - of His Native State.

,The Political Split in oakvilie." Under the White RoseTree." What BecaTe of Mary Ellen" and Far From the Front" Without exception these stories all show. delightful local color-an Ala bama, tintinK' that will necessarily br.ng them appreciative. readers among the aathor's home people whom he loves and honors4-and some of them display the delicate touches of humor for which his society verses are noted. Only one, the first mentioned. can be chased strictly In the genus of the dialect story. so much Tn vogue with the new school of Southern story writers. although in sev. eral of them he introduces with artistic effect the. hemelv- English of the foot. hills of Northwestern Alabama. The Trouble at St.. Jamess"--an Easter story full of quaint huuaop and exquisite local coibr-shows that this writer of polished society verse is equally past ma ster in the negro dialect, of the middle South. The story Is put into the mouth of the negre sexton of St. James's, and nothing could be finer in; it's way than his de
 scription of the Hallelujah chorus as rendered by the choir on Easter: i..D1d syou ever chance to know dat chorus -sah? We'll. ,sah, hits de .gipri. fyin'e est .chune ever hyerd. De spran- ners haileiujahed high np ir de treoles, den de basso roared hit down low: an de 'traltos- an de tenors pitched hit back
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-13

ries. Will he, be able to. make for him a.l.a ni 4.-s' ~ '' .iel+ . ..'s ,~r s' .
 It is pernaps not too much to say that the book gives great promise. The short story, except at its first appearance. In periodical pubroatione, does moi, hind an aver- anxious army of readers. unless 1t be from the pen of a Kipling Or a Hardy: The magazines are ready buyers of good short stories; but when they have done esrvice in the periodicals. they seem, in most cases, to have somewhat exhausted their usefulness. In book form. 1t Is the popuiar novef that has the right of way. fp challenging the Judgment ot the pub ifc and the critics. in not the most tn- viting form of literary venture. the. au- thor of this book of "Aia.bara Sketches
 gives a refreshing exhibition of confi- dence that he has something to offer worthy of a more thoughtful considera- ton than is usually given to ephemeral magazine publications.
 The table of contents offers wide range of titles indicative of variety of scenes. Incidents and plots-an indi- cation which Is fully Verified by read ing: "The Trouble at St. -Jafnes's. Sis ter. Taylor's Registered Letter" The Dragon ardiestick,," "Pap's Muies." "The old piano," '"Mrs. Mcyiurtrie's z Rooster" '"The Maid of Jasmindaie. :"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-13
 THE CHECK WAS FORGED,
Impostor Succeeds in Securing $40.
 Tuscaloosa Events.

Tuscaloosa. April 12. --tSpeciaf.) .)--A young man recently appeared at the cf- flee of the suerintendent of the MisSissip- pi Insane Hospital with cheek for so bearing the signature of Dr. James r. Sesrcy. superintendent '-ef the Alabama Insane Hos pital. The young man claim ed to be the son, of pr 'SeaFcy and wished the check endorsed fDr. McCannan sigr- ed his name and when the check was sent here it was found to be a forgery Noth- ing has been heard'of the imposter.
 Woolsey Finell, the chief engineer for the northern section of the Mobile and West Alabama Railroad. is in the city. fIe9 reports a successful Location ofs the Hue as -far aS Berry Station. which rnnn throngh;a section of land rich in minerals The u1aSifuliIn grade for. the greater part of the distance is only l per cent. The citizens of Berry station are willing to subscribe $l.00o if they, have the assur- ance that the road win go through Berry Station, Mir. Finch. shipped several mules to- Mobile yesterday to be used by now engineering corps. which will leave Mo bile coming north, at ,once. He stated that 1t was very probable that a third corps would be sent out shortly.
 Thirty-four pensioners have recently been granted relief by the County Com rnissioners. The sum they are to receive Is small E to $5 per quarter.
 Mayor w. G. Cochrape is, in receipt of a letter from Robert c. Ogden. who is touring the South in the'interest of edW- cation. At a recent meeting of the Board ft was decided ,to.iuvite this distinguished man to Tuscaloosa. Mir. Ogden stated that it would be impossible to accept the invitation as his course was already map ped out
 The emergency hospital opened on Thursday and yesterday afternoon the first patient was received. She was an old negro woman from the plantation of H A, Jones, and was in a desperate con- dition. Without an operation. she could not live. She was operated on success- fully.
 The marriage of Mir. John Halbert wii- kerson to Miss Antoinette AIurphree is announced to take place at Troy. Aprii 18th. The groom-elect was formerly most popular law student at the Univer- sity and his marriage is of interest ta many friends here
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-13

,1Ae :vell.knswn Alatana< poet. Samuel lfinhrn Peck. who for seveeai years past has been sojeurnlng for the most part in New York City, has made his bow to the public .in-.a new role. There has appeared of late In various magaxtnee over hiS sigtaulrS = number or An0gt Stor1D end Otetches which have ghowu distinctly tho 1ajpri of the soH of eae nativo Stato. Ten, Of &hese stories he has now collected into q fAndsome little vol: ume. entitled" "'Aiaabma Sketches
 which, comes from the press of A. c. McClurg & O., Chicago.
 The author of Alabama Sketchee has long ago set for, himseH q standafd Of e1celiencs in poeffy which he can Hardly hope to eeiipse ,ir the field of prose nc. tlon. Since the pubiication of his ;nrst book Of, Verse. Gap and Bells. which supeared in isSs. few contemporary verse writers have. comipandcd iarger audl- ence., or have been more constantly be- fore the public In .the leading magazines and other periodicals. His fame as . writer of songs and society verse IS es. tablished. He has not aspired to build the lofty. rhyme" but the field in which he has herstofore labored he has made his own, The freshness and originality of fiis songs and the polished technique ef his rers de, societe have left him scarcely, a. rival among his cnntempora-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-13
UNION MEETING TONIGHT
At Court St. M. E. Church Under
 Auspices of r. M. c.

Instead of the usual services at the First Baptist. the Dexter Avenue Methodist, the First Presbyterian, the Central Presbyterian. and the Court Street Methodist Churches tonight, there will be held a union meeting under the auspices of the Young Mems Christian Association at the Court Street Methodist Church. This meeting will be addressed by MT. E. A. Marshall of the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, who is in the city to conduct a Bible Institute for men at the '. NJ. C. A. building this week. services being held every night at 7:45 o'clock. ell will also speak to men at 3 80 today at the building
 The meeting at the Court Street Church tonight is not for men only. but the public generally is cordially invited. Those who heard MT. Marshall on a previous visit tp McntgomeTy. stys that he is an interesting snd feFgihle speaker, and that a stIcns 'Fddr smag be .sxs pected re 4-.za4% st.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-13

ing parterres on every side give ample evidence of earnest emulation in the de- lightful enterprise. Montgomery peine one of the prettiest and most pleasantly situated cities of the South. should take precedence also in the order and elegance of It's homes. both within and without It has always been conceded that the ap- pearance of the approach and grounds about the home Is sure indication or the condition and character of both the inner dwelling and its inmates. There are none so poor that can not cultivate at least A few flowers, and hence it may be asserted that wherever one finds plants and flowers, if only even in the window of the humblest home, there. too. may Dc found taste and refinement It Is to be hoped. therefore. that the yard work be- gun may continue to grow and prosper, and that the yards and gardens of Mont gomery may proudly and justly compare with those of the richest and grandest' not only in the South. but in the Union
 Loretta Academy. April 12. 1902. u.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-13
THE ADVERTISER co.

The Advertiser Amateur Gardeners s Contest has aroused widsspread interest in the improvement of residence yards. and a visit to homes in every part of Montgomery reveals an enthusiastic in- terest in the ''city beautiful
 A reporter of The Advertiser paid a visit yesterday to several of the gardens whose owners have entered the contest. In some instances the contestant had begun the cultivation of flower garden solely through an awakened interest in- spired by the suggestions in The Adver- tiser. In others the owner already was the possessor of a pretty garden and was ambitious to strive Tor more striking ef- fleets. All expressed themselves as pieas- cd with the movement which will bring about aesthetic results. In the western part of the city many of the yards have pcen laid of in graceful lines There ts seen something more than an amateur eye for landscape gardening. One lady remarked that she had not entered the contest SO much for the sake of the prize as to show what Is being done in hori- culture in her part of the city
 Mrs. Payne's Pretty Iard.
 Mrs. J. r. Payne. living on Heron Street has most attractive front yard with beds outlined by luxurant borders of violets. the leaves of which had grown into beautiful green mass since the blossoms have disappeared. In the center of the oe ds are young tender plants, giving promise of lovely bloom when the sum mer advances, aud over the white columns of the verandah graceful vines chamber to the roof.
 Mrs. Payne when asked her views on the subject of flower culture said to the reporter:
 ''I have no specially among flowers. but nothing will so add to a home or beautify a. place more than a pretty little front ard. Different vines twining around the porch and upon rustic fences will add greatly to the appearance of yard. Heavy green foliage after the flowers dis appear is pretty, and d double border of white flowers within the green border is quite effective. I think it an cXeellept idea of The Advertiser to get the people interested in the work. It will tend to beautify our city more than anything that has ever been done In that dlrcc- tion."
 A Generous Offer.
 The following has peen received:
 Editor Advertiscr's Amateur Gardener g
 Contest ontgcmery. Ala:
 Dear Sir-,I have read your plan for
 
 inducing tho people of Montgomery to improve and beautify their front and hack yards and think it should bear good fruit. wish to help the good work along and offer. the flowing through your tcolumns: 14s
 I have many more plants than often need and will give to fifty boys or girls. one from a family ten cosmos plants if the child will call In person to get them. I shall merely require that the child be under l5 years 'of age and are to plant and attend the growth of them. This plant blooms very profusely during September. ,. I would suggest you give description and method of raising the plant. These olants vii, be given from and after April 18th until all are gone
 Yours very truly,
 Mrs. O. A. Clapp,
 27 Jefferson Davis Avenue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-13
ABOUT ROSES,
Garden Editor:

Garden Editor:
 think The Advertisers plan to stiuu- late interest in the cultivation of flowers is a splendid one. and should meet with hearty approval from all the people Of our beautiful city. Allow me to throw out some hints and suggestions on the cultivation of roses as I make them a speciality in growing flowers. Roses thrive better in clay soil. If the yard has no clay. deep holes can be dug and filled with clay. Care should be taken to let all the roots of the plant come in con tact with the clay soil. Now is good time to plant roses, especially small ones, If you want them to grow to be nice large bushes don't let them bloom the first season. Keep the buds clipped off.
 We have in the yard sixty monthly boomers do my own pruning, also the designing of the beds and walks l am always glad to get any information on the cultivation of flowers.
 Very respectfully,
 Mrs c. B. Coins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-13

not he easy for the Cubans to maintain this condition of affairs under the new government They certainly cannot do if iIIess the country is prosperous. Not only Is the expense considerable. but tho work is now done by American officers whose salaries are paid by the united States. When they are removeo IL must he done by new officers who will have to be paid by the Cuban Government. It is not easy to see where the money to do this is going to come from in any event. But if the planters are ruined, the whole system must stop. The serious thing, however, is the labor side of the situ- ation. -
 ''The real reason of the last insurrec, ton sn Cuba was that the Span1ards nad imposed such onerous taxes upon tns owners of the sugar plantations una. Iney were unable to operate them anu Iau to shut down. This threw the laooTlns men on . the plantations out or. enIpIoS- ment and being without means tney
 joined the rebels. in other words, became handifs- Having had this experience It will he very easy for them to do 1t agaln. T'hir Is wfrat the thinking people of the island are apprehensive about ana the fesr of 1t deters capital from investing in inc island met number Of Amer icans down there who were looking into various enterprises but they were all shy shont investing money until the future oS thA island has been placed upon a much more substantial foundation than noV exists.
 It does not seem to me that there can he any question but what the propossd reduction in the tariff VIII De A hensft
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-13
ADVERTISER AMATEUR GARDENERS CONTEST
 HAS AROUSED WIDESPREAD INTEREST

Improvement Residence Yards Shows Awakened EnthuaSm Among the Residcnts-A Express Themselves as Pleased with the
 Movement Noticeable Improvements.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-13
A WORD OF coMMENDATroN

From IOfeLLd NCduVIIIJ'
 The Monteomerv Advertiser assuredly deserves hearty commendation for the worthy and much-desired enthusiasm 1t has created among the residents of Mont gomery to cultivate and beautify more seduously their yards. lawns and gardens. Already a decided improvement is to De seen, and the smiling gardens and charm
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-13
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Cubsns access to our markets without which they must starve. while debarring them. as we have done. from making any treaty with other countries"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-13
REWARD.

Ten ($loo0) Dollars rewaf9 will be- paid for the arrest and conviction of any person found stealing flowers, plants or shrubs from any yard either back or front, in Montgomery.
 THE AnvrpTrsER co,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-13

An sanual cyelopedia for lsol places ths fotafs gifts and heuests in the United Stataa iast year at 4lo7, 36o, GOO.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-13
gI JeUeFSUH DdVIS NFtHUF' GARDENS AND YARDS
 FOR CHILDREN

By Mrs. R. F. DexteT.
 know many a cheered heart will this season say. "Bless the man or woman who inaugurated this amaetur garden work"
 We mothers Cthe majority members of the stay at home Club'O appreciate and | ecognize in advance how fsr-reaching In good influence will be the result Of this movement
 As drive over the city I already per ceive that interest in yards is greater than ever, or rather more general l con- stantly receive requests from children. Do give me some canna roots vines. or anything you can spare" I reply, Ger tainly: are you trying for the prize?" No. but don't want to be too badly left"
 Mothers. are your children interested in this movement? Are the girls. or the boys the most interested? It has been my experience that the boys are more in- terested, or at least they are acting more independently. I know of many boys who are working enthusiastically on their backwards. Now. I wonder why this Is? Do you suppose it is because they are different and fear criticism if their work was lon display in the front?
 Maybe the girls are working with their mothers. Anyway. I want to know. through The Advertiser. how many chil- 4 sA fl sa q aR e
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-12-07
Rnhher hoots ID Norwood's.

Rubber boots at Norwood's. 2
Fleece-lined pique at Coulter's. 4;
Wool soles, all sizes, at Norwood's
Plush capes at half price. Coulter's,
DR.. J. NJ. Nicks of Stone City was
In town yesterday.
The prettiest limo Of china In sets
or pieces. Reads drug store. .
Mrs. Beulah March, Of Bremond,
Is here visiting relatives.
Fireworks, best quality, lowest
prices. Reads drug store. 8
Mrs. Arthur jenkins arrived yes
terday from Allenreed, northwest
Texas, 20 visit relatives.
Misses Buena Smith, Tennie Mills
and Carrie Ryan, OF Milllcan, were
shopping In the city yesterday.
You can't match them In style or
price. Those $3.50, $500, $50 and
5000 ladies jackets at Webb Bros. 8
The Maccabees will hold an i'm
portant meeting Monday night.
There are seven candidates for initi-
alton.
Lamar Betha has succeeded Mon
roe Edge In his real estate business.
Call and list your property with
him. 1
The ladies Of the Episcopal church
will conduct n bazaar on Tuesday,
December 9, at the city hall, begin
ming at II o'clock. The patronage 4
the public Is solicited. 1
SOC fleece lined pique, iOc.
5Oc sofa pillow tops, pc.
zoe bleach fleece lined vests, 25o.
soc boys fleece lined shirts, Pc.
Coultei's.