The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-08

the State such handsQme revenue was thought out by Dr. Cunningham. The State works its own convicts at
 Ss oa sssem mam only y brasrht ras mns G "fs b abolishmeut of the county convict sys- tem is to be desired. It Is a disgrace in the minds of all right thinking men control the county convicts,. keeping separate account from each county and returning to 1t the money earned would derive revenue to pay ali county officials their fees and witnesses in cash and in twenty years would build a masnincent system of public roads In heferring to the prosperous condi- ton of the State Treasury. he said he would 1s only on, faSor sspsndisg the money cces or tncreases in salaries would have his support The state University needs money and with a thousand acres of State mineral lands and one hun dred men. it could earn a handsome revenue. The Girls Industrial School at Montevallo needs a new dormitory and in to nspss .s sVsy sSscapen git was had enough whenever . woman had to work for 8 living but we should o @ her aaspenx that s ts when they do have to make their sup port.
 He favors limited appropriation 10
 
 The scene was dramatic when refer euce was made to the increase of pen sfans for needy Confederate veterans. as Governor to relieve every veteran in need. At this point, Capt, T. s. Flow man. interrupted the speaker. Acting gpon q resolution of the the Talladsga mander. had written . letter to all the candidates asking their views on the subject Of pensions Dr. Cunningham l. t- L. h. a~ Eaxr nr doins ali that he could for the veterans in need. The letter to Captsin Flow man was courteous reply to his letter. in which pr, cunninghsm stated that the letter fully as t contained new propositions as to methods of revevnus Captain Piowman stated that he was comer. Cor aehs but " asked . more ,' sxplici. ex. pression.
 Dr. Cunningham asked Captain Flow man, man to % read his letter. to which is the pr. Cunningham then said. Captain Piowman. presume you are gentls-- man and you will produce that letter
 Then pr. Cunningham reached the he received was the srsatsst tSN sss been given a candidate in Talladega In years.
 Before would use these patriotic veterans for political purposes. he | sald, would go down in defeat All | that l will eyer do for them will be | through d spirit of patriotism and love and any man who does so for getting votes is not worthy of support" The speaker referred to Mir. Corners declaration that as a farmer. he wanted Recent cotton and as manufacturer. cents. as evidence that he was gov erned by his environment. MT, Conner has the advantage of me" he said. He draws $500 per month as the head Of Railroad Commission which, he says, is h0 account, and the State of Alabama gives him $1,200 on every S100.000 worth of his cotton mill prop erty.
 Dr. Cunningham said he was in favor of every man bearing his just propor- ton of taxes and would oppose any further extension of time on the cot ton mill exemption. He will favor the enforcement of the child labor law in mills. mines and everywhere 1t is vto- lated.
 Dr. Cunningham closed his speech with most enthusiastic appreciation for his cordial reception, after which the au- dienec almost to man went forward and congratulated him. pr. Cunningham made a great hit with the veterans. and on all sides they are warmly sup
 pr. Cunningham has made eight speeches this week and said he never had more respectful attention and Judging from the reception of his re- marks, 1t augurs well for the future. His speech here today is the talk of the town and surely won him many supporters.