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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-03
FUNSTON AND SAN FRANCISCO.

General Funston seems to have got ten himself into a whole lake of hot water by his insulting language to the Fourth of July Committee of San Fran cisco in his refusal to march in the procession on that important day with the local garrison of Government troops. He refused very curtly, say ing that he didn't care to march through the streets "to be insulted by an unwhipped mob" Then when there was discussion and criticism of his language by the Committee he got back at them in another letter in which he told them that flor the bIatherskites I don't care a whoop in h."
 All this has warmed up not only the 'Friscans but other Californlans as we'll The Sacramento Bee, for example, TO- marks that under his guidance the pen is used to write its holder down as an ass" This Is not a creditable scrimmage for a General of the army
 
 to be mixed up in. Time has been when such a performance would have resulted In call down from Washing ton, and very properly so, Tor an army officer is supposed to be q gentleman and to have proper regard for the ptoprietIes and amenities of the ser vice and of the people among whom he may for the time being be station ed We are informed, however. that no notice will be taken by the ad- ministration of this Funstonian break, probably because of a fellow feeling on the part of the President, who is himself given to shooting off his mouth at random.
 There is really no defense for Gen. eral Funston's conduct in this instance The people of San Francisco arc mak-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-03

asserted that some of the County su~ perintendents in the past were iGnor- ant of the very fudiments of ail sduce- tionf There may be some such now in office. Certain 1t fs that there are Superintendents who in talking and writing make gross errors tn the use of the English language How shall such persons be regarded as 1t to pre- side over the education of the youth of this State? We are satisfied that the Governor, who has achieved an envf. able reputation as the friend of edus cation. would not of his own action put persons of this sort in charge of education. and that he would be one of the most vigorous opponents of a policy that would keep persons of this sort in office; yet, inadvertently, we hope, he has offered a very strong ap- peal to those who are responsiblH for this very thing. It Is much to be re- gretted that he has taken issue with our capable State Superinte tendent on ., matter of so much importance. for his opposition is likely to thwart re. good to the State. Superintendent Gunnels has seen and knows the com ditions that exist, and how the money of the State has been wasted by req son of the ignorance and tnefhciency of those who superintend It's expeqdi. ture; and he has proposed bill that Is intended as a remedy. It Is good bill. The Governor should reverse his decision in regard to the proposed leg tsiation. and give his hearty approval.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-03
nra.ar "A Hzeeussra.

Memphis COmm0rctaI-AppeAL
 We doubt very much whether any man known pre-eminent as an orator is fitted for the severe and practical routine of the Presidency We can conceive how MT. Bryan might be an admirable spokesman of the Democ- racy, but he impEesses us as being pri- mariIy a spokesman for himself. He is not 90 much the champion of Demo- cratic as of Bryanite principles. And he Is not a man of sound political judgment His bitter arraignhnent of Judge Parker before the nomination of that gentleman In 1904 of course queered the effect of his advocacy of the Democratic ticket during the presi- dential campaign. He drove voters away from the party coming and go- ing. Furthermore, Mr. Bryan has In recent years been headed for socialism, and he seems to take only a Iukswarm interest in the fundamental principles of Democracy. We believe that the Democratic party will before long be restored to power. if 1t will stand un- aIterably for the constitution. for in dividual effort, for States rights and for a tartff that will put Q cfimp in the trusts at the same time that it pro tects the individual from the spolia- tion of the big manufaoturtnR com pines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-03
LIAR OR vuLLAINf

We really think that man Orchard has mistaken his calling. As the heavy villain in 8 sensational play he might be a most brilliant success, for he could play the part from nature. A contem- porary has made tabulation of what 1t calls ''his bloody trail," as follows:
 First--Attempting to blow up the mill of the Sullivan and Bunker Hill Mine at Wardner. Occur d'Alene, and were killed. but the superintendent es- caped.
 ssoond-Helping to place the bomb in the Vindicator Mine at Cripple Creek, which killed two men.
 Third-Planning the assassination of Governor Peabody of Colorado.
 Fourth-Shooting and killing Deputy Lyte Gregory in Denver.
 Fifth-Planning and helping to ex- ecute the blowing up of the railroad station at Independence Mine. Colo rado, when fourteen men were killed.
 Sixth-Attemptin6 to poison Fred Bradley 2 mine manager then living nine in the family milk pitcher on the doorstep one morning. Seyenth--Arrangfng the bomb which blew Bradley from his doorway into the Street.
 Eighth a bomb for Judge Gabb&rt. which killed another man.
 Mhth-Planting oomb which never exploited before Judge Godard's house. Tenth-Lying in wait to kill Gen.
 Eleventh-Planning the killing of .Andy" Mayberry, which was aban- doned.
 All these bloody deeds. as The Co., lumbia States expresses 1t. ''were un- dertalken on contract. as it were. with no animosity toward the victims. !" Then it continues the list as follows:
 Twelfth-settins fire to his cheese factory for the sake of the insurance Thirteenth-swindling farmers with fake insurance against damage from hall storms.
 Fourteenth Planning to kidnap the child of Paulson. 8 former partner.
 Fifteenth-Deserting a wife in Cam ada.
 sixteenth-Desertirg a wife in Grip pie Creek.
 Seventeenth Stealing sheep. Eighteenth-Breaking open a cash register and stealing $40. Nineteenth-Stealing a trunk.
 notwithstanding a saloon at In- dependence for the Insurance.
 Tn good sootn we think Earry is one of the wonders of the times. Eth CT he is the most monumental liar o1 the age or he has all ordinary scoun- drels skinned a mile." to use a slang | expression. whether he is without truthfulness or conscience, or both, he is entitled to the premium.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-03
wnBNHsDAx, JULY 8, 1907.

Col John ". Tomiinson of Birming- ham announces his withdrawal from the contest for a seat in the United Esakes Senate. for the balance of Sen es0r MorEan's unexpired term. This is . wise step on Colonel Tomlinson's part, ms it has been evident from the start that an immense majority of the mem beTs of the Legislature felt that they were instructed to vote for Captain BazzIxhead. No matter how fine spun may be the arguments drawn out by shose who dispute the binding force of the primary. 1t is a fact that nine- tsnths of those who voted for sena- torial succession felt that they were naming their choice and that Cover ner ana Legislature would have to re- apsct 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-03
CHEAP MONEY NEEDED.

In view of the bill of the Alabama Legislature increasing to almost a pro- hibitive amount the tax on foreign money loaned in this State. it Is well to call attention to the recent attempt of New York city to sell large amount of per cent. bonds. The city adver- tised for bids for $2s,0OO,0o0 of her bonds. and although { per cent. bonds of New York are looked upon as first class investment, bids were submitted for less than one-tenth the amount of- fered. What may be expected here in Alabama If the offer of New York was treated in that manner? Our people possible rate of interest, and yet the law puts on additional burdens and forces what Is here from abroad to go outside State limits and keeps more from coming in. Certainly when a higher rate of interest can be com manded in large business centres than has been prevailing 1t is poor policy to enact laws that will virtually keep 1t from coming to Alabama. Vast in terests in this State have been jeop- ardized by this foolish law and If it Is not repealed much injury will be- fall many who have improvements to make and force to the wall others who will have to see their property put on the block to meet demand for payment on refusal of lenders to renew their loans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-03
scAN SUCH THINGS BE
In a Great Cos.ty Like Jener.on'

In Great County Like Jenersont Bessemer Weekly
 By the way. gentlemen of the Board of Revenue, have you investigated the status of the prisoners In the County jail? We have just learned of one lit- tie incident that will certainly open your eyes and there may be scores of such. Some five years ago, before A. H. Burgin was inducted into office, a negro by the name of Bud Brown stole an album worth a few dollars from a furniture dealer. o. W. Wilson, who soon after moved to Mississippi. Bud was indicted and jailed and It is said Bud is still in that jail and untried on that charge. A prominent business man of this city says he is compelled to go to Birmingham every year as a witness in this case. only to be dis charged and be told that he would be resummoned when needed.
 Here the County Is out some $500 or $700 keeping this negro, who is sup posed to be guilty of theft of $3 or $4. And this in a civilized community. No wonder the sheriff wants a ten story jail, and would like to have 1t full from roof to basement. In fact we wonder that he don't want a twen- ty-story skyscfaper.
 Can such things be. and the Board of Revenue. the courts and the people not know 1t?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-03
Today In History

14ss-Louis X1,- of France born. Died Aug. 30, 14S2.
 17S7-John Singleton Copley, Ameri- can painter, born. Died Sept. 8, 1915.
 1775-Gen. Washington assumed command of the Continental Army at Cambridge.
 1S14-BritIsh surrendered Fort Erie. 1832-United States Congress passed bill to recharter the national bank.
 1837-Grand Junction Railway from Liverpool to Birmingham opened.
 1S39-First normal school in America opened at Lexington, Mass.
 1SA2-Attempted assassination of Queen Victoria by an insane youth named Bean.
 1s56-House of representatives vot- ed for the admission of Kansas with 8 free soil constitution.
 1a6A-Sherman's troops occupied Kenesaw Mountain.
 1s91-Nineteen persons killed by collision of trains at RaVenna. Ohio.
 1S9S-Spapish fleet destroyed off santiago
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-03

inx smnnxsnau1M tD esasoasas fnds- psnoaaus psy m nttang ssysA and the Coznmafsss hss4ng charxs of the ar Esngsmeuts nstursaly thought ftwould be right and proper to ask the General and his men to msrcA in the process sion. If he had thought there was any impropriety in complying with the TO guest he could have said 50 in cour- tsous language If thsre was any per sonaI or official reason why he did not wish himself and his command to take part in the parade he could have so informed the Committee without giv- ing any cause for offense. There is always 6 way to refuse courteous re- quest without causing hard feeling.
 But this Is not E'unston's way. He cares little for the proprieties or even the common courtesies of civilization. By virtually referring to all the peo- pie of San Fsancisop as an "unwhipped mob," and the Committee as ''blather- sixties" he evidently thought he was doing the right thing. just asa the Pres- ident not infrequehtly insults good citizens by what his admirers call This bluff and direct manner of speech" The line between bluffness and insult ing rudeness is often very dim one.
 We know that San Francisco is suf- fering under 8 very undesirable repu- tation of late. There has been much that was discreditabie in oficial cir cles, and much that was downright shameful in the acts of hoodlums and lawless characters, but there are good people and good citizens there for all that and it was not necessary to in- suit and mortify them. In any one else but Funston the refusal to join in the parade would have looked like per- sonal cowardice and fear of what tur- bulent citizens might do or say, but we suppose that charge would not be filed against him. Perhaps he merely acted according to the nature and habits of the man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-03
''7his Is Ny 4Sth Birthday"
Marquis Of ChOlm~ndeIsy.

The Marquis of Cholmondeley. who hoidS Inc ancient and hereditary of flee of Lord Great Chamberlain of nngland. was born July 3. 1858, The Euished soldier in the time of Henry VIII, while another Earl of Cholmon- deiey commanded William lI1.'s horse Boyns. The present Lord Cholmonde- icy only exercises his duties as lord great chamberlain on the occasion of e coronation. and thus up to the pres enf has been called upon to fulfill them only once, On coronation day inc lord great chamberlain has to car ry to the king his wearing apparel. and when his majesty leaves the bed chamber the official is entitled to tako the bed and all the furniture. with the nlghtgown and any clothes there may bs lying around. as his fee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-03

John D. Rockefeller is not only a law defsn but tax dodger. and a 1<&te swindler. Ordinary autos used M men of his class cost several thous- Ana dollars. yet this man, said to be akA richest in the world, gives jn for zaxAkscn in the city of Cleveland, o.. eixht automobiles at the aggregate waxue of S1,SOo. about $150 apiece. why &hM authorities submit to such traves- tisa Is one of the strange things of the AMya
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-03
The Governor and the County superin-
 tendents.

tendents.
 Mobile Register.
 Governor Conner in his speech at Plantersville. opposed the effort of the State Superintendent of Education to raise the standard of education as ap- Governor argued that as the people have sense enough to elect their Gov ernors and Senators they have sense enough to elect their County Suprin- tendents of Education. Hearing this, and taking 1t to mean that the Gov ernor Is the champion of popular rights, the auditors sshouted their en- thuSiastic approval
 We think that the Governor, in desire, perhaps to please, has spoken brought up, by, the Gunnels bin is not as to the election or the right of elee- ton, but as to the qualification ofacan- didates. There Is constitutional qual- ihcatton both for those who aspire to be Governors and those who aspire to sn why there should not be a qualifi- cation as to Superin tendents of Educa- ton. And what qualification is to be required? Simply, that a Superintend- ent of Education shall have some edu- cation. It Is required by the consti- tuition that the judges of the law shall be learned in the law, because they are expected to expound the law. It should be required of Superintend- ents that they have an education, the expected to supervise tn teachers and the teaching in their counties They are not to be required to be learned men, however, but simply to know as much about teaching as a nrstgrade of popular rights by such a require
 bnas thA GnvArnAr LRAw thAA 1t la
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-03

They have g new liquor law in Texas ana a prominent lawyer who has close 1y examined 1t lets out the information that 'Its provisions may be evaded ." Well, 1t would certainly be a remark able law If no way can be found to get around it. We have heard that the laws of Moses are sometimes evaded.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-03

Some of the New York papers are as- suring their readers that there can be no danger in airships. Maybe not as long as they remain quietly on the solid earth. But one might explode even then.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-03

Numbers of our contemporaries are writing editorials in favor of "a re- formed 4th of July" but we fear it wiII be in vain. It wiu be necessary to Tsform boyish humanity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-03

The man who tries to rule or ruin everything and everybody is a danger ous citizen" truthfully remarks The IAnevilie Headlight. Almost every town has one or more of this kind and pzAaIa As panah hAttAF without them,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-03
ADMINISTRATORS
 NOTICE

In the matter of James ChappelE. deceased, in the Probate Court of Montgomery County, Alabama!
 Notice Is hereby given that the upaeF- signed has been on the 92nd day of Jana appointed administrator with thS will en- ceased. all persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same win be barred.
 p H. MURPHY, wed-.st AdministratsA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-03
Bryan In Texas.

Austin TribuflAT
 It was prevfJAsly arranged that up on MT. Bryan n'sdy sdyappearance at Dallas yesterday, Senator Culberson was to introduce him to the audience. In view of the fact that Senator Culberson is being talked about all over the oopn- try in connection with the nomination fact that MT. Bryan was Senator Gull persons guest, there was much specu- latton as to what Mr. Culberson would say in introducing Mir. Bryan. Those of MT Bryan's more enthusiastic ad- mirers who thought Senator Culberson must in deferenco to the distinguished speaker and his guest, and in disre- gard of the day and subject commit himself to the support for the Demo- cratic nomination for president of gentleman already twice defeated, Democrats honor Mir. Bryan as one of the purest and most eloquent of our public men. If @ Democratic nomtna- tfon would make him president, he would most surely be president; but the party has a contest with a DOW erful and crafty foe, hard contest. with the odds against 1t. and a mau who is not only one of our purest and ablest, but one who can bring to. the support of the ticket votes whichSMr. Bryan cannot get, must be nominated. Harrison or some other, MT. Bryan wlA always occupy a warm place in the hearts of the Democrats of the country. If MT. Bryan could himself recognise the fact and throw his Influence to man like Culberson. both his populast- ty and his greatness would be enhanc sd ten fold.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-03

Day breaks very early these summer snorninss, and sometimes the husband hreals into the house about the same dime. Curious coincidence. eh?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-03
Change fin Sentiment. Andalusia News.

Bankhead to lie awake at nights and wonder wha. Comer's Legislature will do. The public has spoken at the bal lot box, and the legislators who seek to set aside the will of the people awe rarely ever successful Conner refers to the selection of Senator Bankhead as "an unwarranted and unrestricted ought to grate harshly on the nerves Governor says that "c6nditions have changed and the people do not desire Bankhead." We will agree with Cc- mer that conditions have changed" |" and were an election held today In CoVington you could count all of the comAr votes in taA minutes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-03
MAY CIRCULATION.

The Montgomery Advertiser guarantees IT adxesfisssn (and makes 1t a part of the 'o6pfrAcx when reQuestsdl that its daily cir cofaexou is larger than that Of any morning Eewnpnpex printed in Alabama-and that It's Hundny sdlt<on has the largest circulation of ,&ar ed<<tcn of any newspaper printed Tn AzAhAma without exception
 I&e ABnFaa for May printed below, rep 3S&suk tho actual net circulation. all returns &nm&ng bean deducted. NAY rn07
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-03

k negro preacher recently scored EoOlxer T. Washington as the political Agent of the President. Well. Booker 1s a sort of member of the Kitchen Czbsnet, as they used to call 1t in the aeys of old Hiokory.-RichmondJ Jour nal.l
 And you may also bear in mind that Booker always has an eye out for the main chance. Jollying Roosevelt and other prominent Northerners brings in substantial results. and that Is one of ' Booixer's strong points.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-03

Monticello, rnt1. has a baseball nine composed of young ladies which has yanduished several male teams. Wom- en make us feel more and more molly Soddlish every day with their incltna- tion for masculine pursuits. The hand that rocked the cradle twirlS the raw hide.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-03

7snrk Twain is now Doctor 2f Lit eea&sre. but we suppose ths not 1.ssa hAsh tram being S1annx-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-03
Eneouraeing Outlook.

HanceVlIIe HustIer.
 The crop situation in CuIIman Coun- ty Is much more encouraging. The fact Is that 8 large per cent of our population do not depend on cotton. but make living with small fruits. veg etabIes. corn and hay These have all done we'll this year. The corn Is look ing fine. and oats have been the best in years, and peas are doing we'll. Cot ton is small. but has taken on strength and health. and if the season permits will mean more than a half crop. Ev- erything Is growing. Many are pre- pairing to plant late Irish potatoes. One lesson will be learned thoroughly, and that is a diversified crop is the safest. best plan for the small farmer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-03
ADMINISTRATORS
 NOTICE

Under and by virtue of power and the pcwe, deceased, recorded in the Otiao oR the Judge of Probate. of Montgomery cosa- ty, in WIn Book No. !, Page lbI. Etll st the Court Square Fountain. iH the city of Montgomery, Alabama on Monday. July Balance in one and two years. with intsFs sst, the following property, to-witi IlS-i20-I92 Montgomery St, 800 LaoS 6 acres 0oOds St., 40 acres 0oodo SC.
 For further information, as to looatton OR condition of the property, or te incum. hrances thereon. apply to the undersigned
 JOHN J. DOWA Exscutor and Trustee under the WiiI Oe
 Joanna Dove. Deceased.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-03

Yes. evsl the washwomap may in- aAAlza in Irony.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-03
A Veteran and Pioneer.

1VOW1'
 Col. J. J. Whorton, who died re- gently in Cherokee County, was elect ed County Surveyor twenty-eight years ago, and had been for fifteen years before the war. Had been Jus tice of the Peace and Notary Public continuously for over forty years, Built the first cabin ever put up in Centre, 1886; worked upon the first Court House ever put up in Centre, (log house), and had a contract on the first Jail. Had attended 136 out of I36 terms of Circuit Court held in the county. and never had a law suit with Q man in his life.
 Greensboro Watchman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-03

Whenever . man gets to the point where he tells 1t around he Is . woman hater you can bet he is just worship. ing some female from . distance. ( considerable distance.