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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22
RETRIEVING THE DESERT.

One of the most significant and en- couraging items of news that we have lately read is the statement we find in The Chicago fnter-ocean to the effect that the Bureau of Forestry is now practically sure that with proper se- lection and care the desert sand hills of the Western region can be covered with forests. Experiments already made give assurance that success. Is morally certain.
 If this ciaim is true it means very much for large areas of our country. '.The Great American Desert of which the early school books and travellers told us is largely a myth, 1t Is true but for all that there are many thou sand acres of treeiess desert west of the Mississippi, the reclamation or which would mean almost uncaicuiable good to this country. Among the trees experlmented with may be mentioned, osage orange. locust. cedar, western yellow pine. and perhaps one or two others. These have been planted on number of waste sandy hills in Kan sas and Nebraska, and the. result is "a substantial forest" and 1t is stated that there Is no longer doubt of suc- cess.
 The kind of timber that may be grown is not so material as is the as- surance that these wastes may event. ualiy be covered by a growth of tim ber And kind-of wood will be val uable in the years to come. but that is not the greatest advantage to be de- rived from success along this line. A growth of timber will be followed by growths of grass and the two will bind and hold the sands, while the foEest itself will probably increase the rain fall and the vegetation will sretain ft as the sand will not. Then, again, if these wastes can be covered by a growth of trees and other vegetation the result will be that nature. by the slow but continuous process of addi- ton and preservation, will eventually produce soil sufficient to make the lands valuable. It is certainly a hope ful and encouraging prospect
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22
ouNNINoHAM IN MONROE.
VIII Carry COuntS-Few Conner NOte'
 In Lower Part of Wilcox.

xviu Carry County-Few Conner Votes
 In Lower Part of Wilcox
 Selma Journal z~,.-
 MT. R. E. Barnes, one or the rest to Selma today MT. Barnes lives at Eliska and is one of the most prom nent citizens of the county as Wei ae one of the best informed. Lately ne mas been all over the county regis tring voters, and he is in position 10 know whereof he speaks.
 II have been all over Monroe cpun@ ty and have visited in the northern part of Baldwin and H the soutnern ,ndan pars sna wherever 1 have been l have found nothing but Cu4etngham sentiment In the town of MonroeVllle where there are about eighty votes there are but five Conner men, the remainder are for Cunningham. In Buena Vista in lower Wilcox there are but two Conner men in the beat. Monroe will roll up a handsome majority for Cunningham and so will Wilcox and Baldwin, though there is some room for doubt in Wil- cox. Much to my surprise l learned from a strong Conner man rom Dailas county with whom l was talking. that Cunningham will likely cary Selma. had been led to lelieve that it was all for Conner, but when a Conner man himself has doubts about 1t, cannot but believe that not only Selma, but that Dallas Is likely ito fall in the
 '4 have never seen such a change in sentiment as was made in Monroe MT. Conner came there and spoke and 1t looked all one way until DrA Gun. that people fell over each other rally ing to the Cunningham standard. have known Dr. Cunningham in var ious capacities for years and do moi hesitate in proclaiming him the man that ought to be and will be governor of Alabama to succeer Governor Jelks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22

mission. the President of the two hun dred thousand dollar corporation up at Conner Station. Harris postoffice. in this county, and the big cotton mill owner, is reputed to be worth. more than a million dollars. Just think of 1t!
 And refecting on this statement tho query is natural, how could Mr. Conner, have accumulated so mfuch property. If the railroads are the robbers he claims them to be In all branches of his bus- mess he mas had to use the railroads, and in spite of what he says about their great robbery, he has waxed fatter and fatter in purse each year. Verify Mir. Conner must be mad because he has not made money fast enough. The railroads. however, have not stood in the way of his accommodating for tune
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22
Letters to the Editor.
Pensaeola's Fish Rgslnsss;; .s.l S on.

Editor The Advertiser:
 Under the caption r blsning IS THs Panssl 0n cola" etc. there appeared in your pa per of today a very sensational news story from your correspondent Tn tnls city bearing upon the fish industry or this port. 1t cannot be said that there was not a thread of truth upon which to- hang this story, but the thread was from T W it absurd. I feel certain that you will not object to making correction to remedy, as far as possible. any dam age that may aSe pe9n fac that ing industry at Pensacola.
 There has been no cessation Of the industry here. for the very sufficient reason that there has not existed in the past and there does not now exist any reason for such condition. Sew passed an act prohibiting the taking of several species of food fish in nets. This law was taken up to the Supreme Court of the State. ana It's provisions The last session of the State Legisla- ture passed an act making 1t unlawful to take from the waters of the State for commercial purposes. any mullet, during the spawning season. and upon this fact alone your correspondent here has relied for basis for the story above referred to.
 None of the fish houses of Pensacola is at a standstill. and would never be- come so if there were a permanent pro. hibition placed upon the shipment or mullet, for the reason that this species of fish does not figure exceeding 2 per cent of the fish shipments from Pensa- cola.
 loss has been recently incurred by the Ash dealers here, and at other. Gulf ports, through the arbitrary. action of the Mexican government relating to fishing on Campeachee banks. but those emharrassms snts were temporary and have been adjusted.
 Pensacola has for years been the leading fresh fish market of the entire South her fish business Is one of her prides; for more than decade the bus iness has shown an increase over the past year. and this years business will not be an exception to the rule of the past ten years. as the leading point of supply for Gulf fish, and the Chamber of Commerce or Pensacola would ask that you assist it in correcting the error to which you have given such publicity as you did tn | the publication of the story above re- ferred to. Very truly yours Secretary Chamber of Commerce.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22
Dr. CunnInmham's AppoIntments

The following Is the itinerary of pr. Cunningham as now arranged:
 ste,Xsnson, Jackson lack County. satur- Bridgeport, Jackson County. satur- day. 3 p, m, July Fl;
 Roekwood. Frankdliin County. Tues Russelivilie. Franklin County, We'd nesday. Il a. m., July 2S (non-political Beligreen, Franklin County. wednes day, p. m. July 25.
 Fordton. Franklin County. Thursday, Il a. m.. July 2e; c.xa. 10 Mount n: mt HoSe. fSlS Lawrence County Fri. N q, &NoSIsonii % igI@ hSyss6as ys County Saturday, II couTtiand, S rtii Lawrence County, satur- snlIigent' Lamar County. Tuesday. 10 @ Vernon, Lamar County, Tuesday. p. nj MilIport, Lamar County. Wednesday y kennedy Lamar County. Wednesday. 2 D. m., August 1.
 Gordo. Piekens County. Friday. II a. ' Etheisville, pick4ns County, Friday,
 Reform, Plckens County, Friday, p. Carroiiton,, Pickens County. Saturday,
 Pickensviile. Pickens County, satur- day 4 D. m., August 4.
 Alliceviiie. Plckens County. Saturday
 ERqaaiity' ai coosa County, Monday. II l. Central. Ger, Monday. August sth, Electic. Tuesday August 7th, il a. Kent. Tuesday August 7th, p. in.
 Tallassee. Tuesday August 7lh. at night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22
pike one of the Model Counties.

Troy Messenger. r erence Is made to the Pike county, Alabama, roadways and the splendid progress being made in this county lh Bike moi only has good roads. but Is head and shoulders above most other counties in all other matters -
 It has telephone systems through
 If has more rural mail routes than any county Tn Alabama except Jener- son, ,., .
 It Is an educational center, 6elng tne sides a splendid public school system
 1t has fine farm lands.
 It is fast developing into one or the
 Pike has many Advantages for her people and no one can find better nlans to live
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22
d NOTED INDIAN.

Some weeks ago The Advertiser had something to say about Elias Boudi- not and the Boudinot family, and a re- cent article in sturm's Statehood Mag azine gives some interesting details of the family. He was full blood Cher okee Indian and his name was Buck Waite, meaning Male deer" The Cherokee name for him was Kille-ka- wah. but he was best known as Buck Waite A noted missionary. Elias Bou- dInot, had him educated in one of the Eastern schools and gave him his own name, and he afterwards married Miss Gould When he went back to his pec- pie he became a prominent character among them. and his descendants were among the best people of the Cherokee Nation.
 when The Cherokee Phenix was es- tablished in the old homo of the tribe in Georgia in 1928 he was it's first editor and had the reputation of an able and vigorous writer. The paper was afterwards changed to The Cher okee Advocate and was continued up to few weeks ago at Taleduah, in In- dian Territory. His son, Elias C. Bou- dlnot, who was a half-bred Cherokee, was Secretary of the secession con- veufion of Arkansas, and when hostil- ities began he went to the Cherokee nation and organized regiment for the Confederate army and was promo ted to lieutenant colonel. He. had an uncle named Stand Waite who retained the old family name and was appointed by President Davis a Brigadier Gen. eral in the Confederate army Colonel Boudinot, while serving in the army. was elected to represent the Cherokee Nation in the Confederate Congress and remained there till the war ended. Un- til his death. which occurred recently. he was one of the most useful men among his people.
 Very few of those who have read and heard of the Boudinots know their origin, or what their name really was,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22
Vote Making Campaign.

The campaign conducted by Dr. Cum ningham, is making him many votes. The Doctor has no campaign commit tee, with unlimited money, to send out literature to each voter. He has no campaign fund to be used in such manner. but is relying upon himselr and the honest yoemanry of Alabama to distribute his literature and tell of his distinguished services to the. masses He has no broken promises to haunt him and his record Is known of all men. His campaign is based upon a high plane and he does not appeal to the prejudice of the voters by pledges and Vituperatlon,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22

The Marion Standard quotes Con- gressman Oscar Underwood as saying, "as to the railroad rate issue this ques- ton was settled by the interstate law passed by Congress. and as the States will be governed by this National law the question is virtually settled and not longer an issue"
 This is the whole matter in a nut shell, and all of Mir. Corners beating the air and frothing at the mouth is the veriest humbug. In all probability State Railroad Commissions will be abolished in. a few years, and if not they will have practically nothing to do
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22
Judge Jone. on the Money, sharks.

Birmingham Age-Herald.
 "The recent opinion of Judge Thom- as c. Jones of the United States Dis trict Court made In a bankruptcy case concerning the money sharks, ought to be preserved a a classic with a rank not far below the philippics of Demosthenes and Cicero" said a man who claims to keep in touch with ju- diclal matters. The shameless and inhuman treatment of the poor and ig. norant which these men practice is enough to awaken contempt for their morals among decent citizens who try to earn an honest living
 "The average citizen probably has no conception of the number of financial ly embarrassed persons who are com pelled to resort to the bankrupt court to secure relief from their persecu- tors I dare hazard the estimate that an average of something over two pe- titions are filed in the Birmingham Federal Court per day the year round. These unfortunates get nothing but sympathy from the officials of the court, who, through long familiarity with the methods of the usurers, have come to realize that the law and the law only. without any claims Of hu- manity, Is able to give those whom misfortune or simplicity has entrap- ped, surcease from the prosecutions of this species of human vampire"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22
No occasion for Alarm.

Mr. W. K Murphy of New Haven. Conn, assures the South. through The New York Times, that there is no oc- casion for alarm over Secretary Tafts speech at Greensboro. The South Is not aware that shy alarm exists; In fact, the only concern Southern States had in the speech was at the point where the Secretary told them what they should do politically. The in structtons caused the South to wonder ar John sharp Williams went into Massachusetts to instruct Republicans on their political necessities, but there was m alarm
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22
DodEes anc Explains.

SeImH beuBtT. .,-. . When Mir. Conner first realized that ise could not make good with any or his promises he said It was due to the was smoked out of that position he said the Commission had no authority and the people would have to elect him Governor. When he was expos ed in that he employed a lawyer who declared his election to the presidency of the commission illegal. He has been too busy dodging and explaining to still findS tirna to dsS~s hi- far sala- ".
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22
Cunningham Sentiment.

West Alabama Breeze.
 The Cunningham storm cloud is slow ly but surely rising. Colbert. Frank lin and Lawrence counties are already conceded to Cunningham. Lauderdale County is growing in his favor every day, and prominent West Lauderdale the western part of that County is al- most solid for Cunningham, and that in the town of Waterloo he did not know of more than three Conner men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22

A Western college professor has dis covered. or thinks he has, that college graduates of this day do not think as much as they did in former days. Well, he should remember that this is a fast age and people think faster than formerly
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22

We don't know where or from whom The Louisville Times Enterprise gets its information, but It's statement that an oyster weighing eninety-eight pounds was recently taken from the Columbia River has shell-fishy sound. Perhaps it was a turtle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22

In an item yesterday morning about Congressman McCreary we used the term gage of battle" but the Mer- genthaler put 1t gauge" and we sup pose some of our bumptious brethren will try to make capital of the error. We know there are various kinds of gages and gauges but they are not the same. For example, we have a mar row. gauge man running for Governor on the general smash platform, but his gage of battle has been promptly talk en up and hsll go down the broad gauge track to defeat. unless he can engage somebody to disentangle him from the tangle he has gotten himself into That's all on the subject of gages, for the present
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22

The portrait of his Satanic Majes- ty, sometimes called the devil. will no more be posted on bill-boerds, accord- ing to the direction of the National Biilboards Association. We suppose the old fellow is looked on as scab by the bill-posters' union and is to be boycotted in consequence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22
Their Desperation Marks Defeat.

ChOCtaW AdVOCate.
 One of the best signs that Conner is fast losing strength. is evidenced by the desperate attitude of his few re- maining friends Dr. Cunningham has completely overwhelmed MT Conner with his superior fitqess for the high office of Governor. The people of Ala bama realize this and are going to do the right thing by electing the bril- liant and brainy Cunningham
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22

The attorey who tried so hard to save Mrs. Surat from being murdered by the United States tunder the name of legal execution) has just died. Pity our government must bear the odIum of this shameful episode in it's history.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22

The Thomasville (Ga) Times Enter prise intimates that there is yet plen- ty of time for the Georgia candidates to accuse each other of horse-stealing before the. campaign is over. As a matter of fact, It Is about the only thing they have not brought into the controversy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22

The famous J. Ham Lewis predicts that there will be no lawyers on earth eight centuries from now. Is he try ing to fix date for the coming of the millennium?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22

Have the Thaws no sense of hu- mor?" plaintively inquiries The Rfeh- mond Journal Evidently not. They don't even seem to have any sense of disgust
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22

The Kansas City Journal inciines to the opinion that the odor of the pack ing house business has driven Dr. wi- Icy out of his laboratory, as he has been silent some time. There are some smells that even a chemist can't en- dure
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22
roo Prosperous for soldlerlng.

GHuSueH JOUIHdI.
 The country is. too prosperous Tor for military and naval service. There Is more money in all kinds of waiting jobs and the boys prefer to stay at home. Our foreign possessions and the possibility of being sent far away from home also puts a damper on military enthusiasm.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22
What Q RaiIroad Has Done.

HAymeVIIIe E8duIIlIEI. - -
 The buildings for the new enter prises in Hayneville are being rapidly completed. and by the time the season opens for cotton and cotton seed. the people interested wilT be ready to han die those products to avantage. The outlook for an increase in business in the town is now very bright.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22
The statement that Japan spent mor,

The statement that Japan spent more than three billions of dollars for ac-
 ual expenses in connection with her war with Russia is another matter of wonder in the history of that coun- try. How a nation only about three times as large in area as Alabama could stand such expense is hard to understand. and we doubt If there is another that could do 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22

According to the statistics there are 1900 more women than men in Evans town, Ind, and If that becomes gen. eraliv known we may expec. rush of womenless men to that place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22

The Headland Post intimates that old father Adam lived about s70 years longer than he should. according to osler's theory. Yes, but think what start he had.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22

The Chattanooga Times has never heard that wheels were located in bel frys" No, and you probably never knew that they were located in mans head. but they are often referred to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22
Insane.
D R I F T w o o D sr PHIL H. RMsTR oNo

While the Moon Was Shining. Twas while the moon was shining Upon summers night Twas while my heart was ptninE For some strange delight. The~hQsom Of tho river Trembled less than thine And thy warm lips seem to culver Az felt them close to mins. Twas while the moon was shining There seemed a silver lining For each cloud in the land. Oh, the years have seemed so dreary And my heart has been so lone And often sigh. my dearie, For that night the bright moon
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 Broken Reflections. The man whose heart Is. fullest os good intentions usually has the purse that is emptiest .. of 5. n money Food for reflection is also indigast-g ible--sometimes.
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 It's no reflection. on the comic edi-s tor because he can't always take \ It isn't necessary to have wheeis n your head in order to run over ar
 @%% The most necessary thing to put in anyons's cup. of soErow TT, ' is a little of e&ie AhAtAt> VA 4HAtAAASS0e ! Lots of girls will rush intc . storm party who have sense enough to come Some men will come down pretty low to live high. ie :"whafs your namss" x .'Your full namss" - "EIic"
 Philosophy. Honey, don't kick Bout de blackberry Pickin' berries You must 'spece Some scratches. Honey, froo fife Fore your big schemes Matches, Piclkin' Berries You must 'spect Some scratched
 Good Luck. 'TIow did you get that dent in your headT'
 'TtIwas made by horseshoe. "You wasn't kichedf"
 "Oh, no; it was my "good-luck" em- blem and fell on me from the door,"
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 Dreamin' O. the Light. I know the days are dark to some But don't see the gloom. know there's lots O weeds around But I look for the bloom. Some people sets an grumbles An worry bout the night. Rut when it's dark why--goodness
 me
 I'm dreamin' the wi lr' Lirht. This world Is something like a cave: A man goes stumblin' through. Some falters by the way-side Some keeps on--a few. We all must feel the darkness But mindin' 1t. aint right We all should keep on gropin' And a dreamin'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22

England proposes to stop boys from smoking cigarettes by law prohibit ing the sale of tobacco to boys under sixteen years of age. Do they expect to stop it that way?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22
Nofhing in . NaHne.

Anniston Hot Blast.
 As another evidence that MT. Shake speare was right in maintaining thai there Is nothing in a name. we cite the case of those leading Prohibitionists, Dr. silas c. Swallow and Rev. Ezra S. ripple.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22

Attorney General Moody made grab at Standard oil at Cleveland bue 1t was too slick for him. He'll have to use more sand before he can hoId 4f
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22

That was a grim joke on crowd or Virginia picnickers who opened can of "potted chicken" and found part or A dog collar mixed in 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22
Bigger Barnes Needed.

The farmers of Jackson County will have to build bigger barns There Is going to be raised an immense corn and hay crop and storage room Is go- ing to be serious problem.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22
WHAT STATE PA PIERS ARE SAYING
Bearing Fruit.

SamSOn LedEer.
 That s8,000 spent by MT. Conner to educate the people Is bearing fruit but not in a manner to please MT. Conner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22

An exchange has an article on Van fshing fish" We suppose they are the big ones that always get away.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22

Referring to Mir. Corners immense wealth The Clayton Record says;
 MT. Braxton Bragg Conner, the stren- uous candidate for Governor, the Pres taent of the Alabama Railroad Com
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22

Total copies printed. ... .... s.Nss'sess Asss all returns .... .... s''. s .s.--s Total net circulation ..........sss.sea = .,.sE NSe Daily Average for May s.tssSSSsss NDt Sunday Average for May .....AosesA 
 Y. q. No .. Circulation Manager ot Lns RHFHs The foregoing statement of The Advsrti- 9ers elTcalatton for the month ok MA{. x9ee. is true and correct. and complied X tar all ret ms from news bo.4 news agents. spoiled and lett-over copies have been de- &uGted E. s. NOBLE
 Circulation Manager. Sworn to and subscribed before me shis
 E. W. JACKSON.
 Notary Public
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22
Light.

This world Is something like cave: A man goes stumblin' through. Some falters by the way-slde
 Some keeps on--a few. We all must feel the darkness
 But mindin' 1t, aint right We all should keep on gropin'
 And a dreamin'
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