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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26
Federal Taxation Has
 Become Too Great q Burden.

our present ambitious administration can find use for The Federal tax amounts to $S per capita, counting all the men, women and children in the country In families in which the race suicide theory does not prevail this may amount to as much as $60 year for the family. If the people had to pay this sum in direct taxes there would be such a protest as would inn press even the standpatters. But the money is paid just the same. The bur den is as real and oppressive as 1t would be if the people realized that they were carrying it.. So we suggest that this is a good time to press the movement for revenue reduction. which, of course, should involve considera- ble enlargement of the free list. By reducing taxes and curtailing expendi- lures we can do much to prolong the present period of prosperity. The Gov ernment should set good example in this regard. It is true that it's in come is limited only by the capacity of the people to pay taxes. but after all that is limit. Perhaps at such a time as this it is too much to ask that economy be observed. But at least in dividuals and governments alike ought not to plunge" too heavily. A little moderation will do much to continue the prosperity which We are now en- loving. Let us remember. too, that taxation is not good thing itself. On the contrary it Is an evil-though a necessary one An $s7O00.0O0 excess of revenue over expenditures is altogether too large.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26

Indianapolis News.
 The expenditures of the Government for the fiscal year that has just closed were the largest in a quarter of century with the exception of those for the years 1899 and 1904, and the largest in our history. except those Of three of the Civil War years They amounted to s57S,360,5s2. Large as they were, however. there was an ex- cess revenue of $S6,945,543, an increase of $60,75S,000 over the surplus of the preceding year. The receipts of the Government were 65,306,135, which are the largest by far in our history In ten years our revenues have almost doubled. In the last three years they have risen from $543,423,S59 to s594,- 715.O0O, and now to $665 5,306,135. We have seen an adverse balance of s23.- 9S7,752, in 1905, converted the next year into a favorable balance of $26, ,15O, rising in the year just closed to $S6,- 945.545. Every item of revenue shows a large increase. The receipts for the month of June were the largest ever known, while the June surplus was the heaviest in ten years, amounting to $21, 1,S94,000.
 It looks as though there were room for some reduction in the tariff. some additions to the free list It is not well that the Government should in one year take from the people almost sS7,000,O 900 in excess of its needs. Such a sur plus as this is a great temptation to extravaganza, especially when there are men interested in making tariff reduc- tion impossible by getting rid of the surplus Many schemes are being pro- posed nowadays which involve large expenditures. and these will serve the standpatters very well in their effort to show that the Government cannot afford to surrender any of it's taxes. Of course, there is the old trouble that always confronts us when we endeavor to balance income and outgo. Under our system both items are extremely elastic. We can make our expenses as heavy as we please. while our revenue, being derived from taxes on consump- tion, depends largely on the state of trade. If prosperity should wane our income would shrink very greatly.
 But at the same time the figures show that we are collecting more money from the people by millions than even
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26
OPPOSITION INSTITUTED.
New Tariff Agreement With Germany
 Meets with DisapprOval

New York. July 25.-A policy Of op- position to the new tariff agreement with Germany recently put into effect, was adopted by the Board of Managers and Executive Committee of tho Amer ican Protective Tariff League at a meeting here today. It was decided to take up the subject with President Roosevelt, the members of the cabinet and Senator's and Representatives.
 resolution offered by William NJ :. Draper of Massachusetts was unani- mously adopted. declaring that the agreement is contrary to law and to the policy of protection. unfair to the American importer. demoralizing to the customs service and material and in discriminate reduction of tariff which should be made only after hearing and then by the legislative branch of the government.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26
Measures for Veterans Fauored
 by Senate Judiciary Committee

The other bill is for the creation of the Alabama Monument Association. which will have Jurisdiction in all monument work in the State. the loca- tion, etc.
 This bill, from a historical stand point is one of the most important that has been reported on during the present session of the Legislature its passage will place Alabama foremost among all the States of the Union in this respect
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26

bladder specialist, and is wonderfully successful in promptly curing lame back, uric acid, catarrh of the bladder and Bright's Disease, which is the worst form of kidney trouble.
 Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-ROOt is not rec commended for everything but if you have kidney, liver or bladder trouble it will be found just the remedy you need. It has been tested in so many ways, ill hospital work and in private practice, and has proved so successful ill every case that special arrangement has been made by which all readers of this paper, who have not already tried it, may have sample bottle sent free by mail, also book tell ing more about Swamp-Root, and how to find out if you have kidney or bladder trou- ble. When writing mention reading this generous offer in this paper and send your address to Dr. Kilmer ESE
 & Co.,, Binghamton, N. Y. The regular :s:::i sE S ffty-cent and one 4H7 dollar size bottles are Hons of swampRoos sold by all good druggists. Don't make any mistake, but remember the name. Swamp-Root, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root and the address, Binghan,ton, N. Y.. O every bottle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26

The bill establishing the Alabama Monument Commission was yesterday mittee on Finance and Taxation. There is Q strong sentiment among the Sem ators that the time has come when Alabama should do something to com memorate the heroism of its soldiers and to preserve in visible form the greatness of its history.
 For that reason it is believed that the bill has a strong chance of pas sing the Senate. The appropriations carried by the bill are dependent upon the condition of the treasury and the wish of the governor in expending it.
 The important clause Of the bill re- ported by the committee follows:
 That to enable the Alabama Monu- ment Commission to erect suitable and dignified monuments in the national parks of Shiloh. Gettysburg, Vicks- burg and Chicamauga, md at such mo- table places as the position held by the Alabama brigade near the center of the Confederate lines at Sharpsburg,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26
Committee Would Giue Funds to
 Honor Alabama Deeds of Heroism

at the position taken by Rodes' Ala bama brigade just before Stohewall Jackson fell. at Salem church, at the most advanced positions taken by Laws Alabama brig gade in the battle of Gettysburg, in the redout in the Confederate lines at Vicksburg retak- en by Texans and Alabamians led by General Edmund w. Pettus. and at such other places as the Monument Commis- sion may, in its judgment. See fit to erect a monument to commemorate the heroic deeds of Alabamians and suit able monuments and headstones over the graves of Alaba mians who died in prison. there is hereby appropriated a sum SUI Efficient to pay not more than $25. 900 for every one of the monuments to be erected in the national military parks and sum not exceeding $10.0OO for every other monument erected by the Monumen Commission.
 It is further provided that the Com mission can receive donations and as- sistance in monument building from any private and outside source
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26
MISS BRYANT DEAD. Was FavOrite Daughter and Companion

New York, July 25.-News of the death in Paris of Julia S. Bryant, who was the only surviving daughter of William Cullen Bryant, the poet, has been received in this city
 She was 75 years old. and until her father died in 1878 was his constant companion and comrade and associate at his home in Rosslyn. l.. I. In 1873 she went to France, where she mas since lived.
 Miss Bryant was the owner Of her fathers birthplace at Burlington and maintained it as a public memorial to his memory for years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26
TERRIFIC STORM.
Much Damage in Augusta by Wind
 Rain and Lightning.

Augusta. Ga, July 25.-A terrific wind. rain and lightning storm passed over Auugsta at 6:30 o'clock tonight doing such damage to electric wires that the city has since been in dark ness and all electric currents off. Trees throughout the western section of the city have covered the streets with de- bris Damage to the electric company is roughly estimated at $15.000. Five hundred telephones have been burned out Roofs of several buildings were torn out Lightning set fire to the residence of NJ. ODowd and It was impossible to turn in an alarm. the wires being down. From the compa nies which responded four firemen were injured by falling walls.
 A report just received states that two boat loads of negro picnickers were turned over in the canal and drowned
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26

The Reynolds Compulsory Education bill, one of the most important of pend ing bills and one which has been lost sight of since the re-assembling of the Legislature. will De called up in the House today. The friends of the measure have every reason to believe that the bill will be favored by major- itv of the House members.
 IL will be one of the first measures called up today The bill passed the Senate at he last session and it is endorsed by the House committee on Education. The bill Is so safeguarded under its provisions. negroes will not
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26
Compulsory Education BW
 to Come Up in House Today

be forced to attend scnool in any counties. This removes the chief ob- jection which has been held against a measure of this sort. Governor Co., mer has repeatedly endorsed the meas ure.
 It is argued that it is not worth while for the State to spend the amount which will go to the public schools under the new law unless it is so arranged that the children of the State will take at least a part of the facilities afforded. The bill is very mild to begin with an it does not seem that 1t can work hardship on any one.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26

The Senate Judiciary committee re- ported favorably yesterday, two bills of much favor and importance to Con federate Veterans of Alabama, which will also meet with me general ap- proval by the public throughout the State.
 One of the bills Is to take an enumeration or census of all Con federate soldiers now residing in the State, irrespective of to what command they were attached during the war between the States.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26
INSCRIPTION ON MONUMENT.
Words on Tomb of Christopher COlum'
 bus to be Changed.

Madrid. July 25.-When the body of Christopher Columbus, after the Span ish American war was brought back to Spain from Havana and placed in a magnificent sepulchere in the cath edral at Seville, the ASpaniards. smart ing under the memory of their defeat. placed the following epitaph upon the tomb
 When ungrateful America separat- ed itself from tho mother country. Se- vile took back his bones' Now that the i'll feeling against America has largely disappeared It Is
 proposed to replace this with more appropriate words. The municipality of Seville has consulted the Duke of Veragua the descendant of Columbus. and the duke expressed not only his
 willingness but pleasure at the idea of removing from the tomb ssuch an un-
 worthy piece of rancor toward Amer ica
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26
BIG FIRE.
Blaze In Livery Stable Threatens Whole
 Block.

Chattanooga. Tenn, July 25-At o'clock tonight fire troke out in the livery stable of Willis and Campbell in the heart of the city and for time 1t was feared an entire block would be destroyed. A general alarm brought out the entire fire department and It was two hours before the flames were under control.
 When the streets were crowded the 300 horses in burning stables were stampeded. dashing through the flames and into the crowd A score or more person were knocked down, the frightened horses dashing over them Among tho most seriously injured was Frank Reese. a capitalist. who sus tained severe bruisies.
 The loss of the stable and contents is not known but 1t will reach several thousand dollars. Five hundred bales of hay was burned, together with a number of carriages, harness. wagons etc.
 The loss Is covered by insurance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26
AGAIN IN JAIL.
Negro Lad With Record For Crime Gets
 Ninety.Day Sentence. :.


 With a sentence of ninety days hang ing over him, Arthur Bryant. a negro, fourteen years of age, was returned to the city prison yesterday afternoon from the recorders court, and locked up in a cell at police headquarters to work out his time. The negro was arrested yesterday by Roundsman Pat J. Sweeney. The charge preferred against him was that of larceny of copper, valued at $4.90.
 The negro was accused of the theft of the wire from the Montgomery Fair building. the warrant being sworn out by R. A. Hammock
 In spite of his age. Arthur has just recently returned from Henderson s Farm, where he has been serving out a sentence for a similar offense. In oc- cupation the pickaninny is docketed as a thief, the record showing that this has been his occupation more than eny heard of at police headquarters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26

Locking up Prisoner Negro When Negro Hi Him With pick

Birmingham. Ala. July 25-Marshal Pas Romaine of Carbon Hill. Alabama was killed by Lewis Armstrong. a negro prisoner tonight Romaine was in the act of locking the ma. up for the night when the negro hit him in the head w..h a pick. seized the officers pistol and made his escape. The Marshars body was not found until an hour later.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26
Sunipin' Good.

"Sumpin good-you can get it On the ole farm back ter home. An its bout the best O cookin' Ter be found beneath the dome There Is buttermlk and cookies An the milk's as cold 8 ice, There is roastin' ears and squashes-- tCan't be bought for any price.) There is watermelon pickle. There's peach cobbler-fancy that There is peas an beans and ochre Cabbage. turnips. you'd get fat Just ter set at that there table With its good things heapin' high An they don't ker if you do muss us Your ears in eatin' pie. Eatin' pie!
 Mercy my!
 There want never nothin' like it. Goodness-Oh-
 l must go
 Pretty soon I'll have to hike it. For that glass of ice-cold buttermilk h Calling to me now. An I don't mind drinking 1t for I'm Acquainted with the cow. An I'll soon be whiZzin'. siZzin' On the steam cars goin' back To tn ole farm house a sittn' On the Homeward Backward Track Oh, my epicurian soul Will be steeped in milk and roll Where I used to ask for Sumpin
 Good
 An may said Bless your soul" Bet you'd go there If you could Sumpin' good
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26
RTE w OOD
NY PHIL H. ARMSTRONG.

The Mayor of San Francisco Is in jail for stealing Double Springs New Era
 You don't say
 In India some 22.0O0 persons are killed every year from snake bite. The snakes you see in India arn the Nlnd you see in America while clinging to a lamp post either.
 If the Martians are unable to hear Tesla talk to them perhaps we mlSnt ring in the services of MT. Pitts or Perry
 Chicago dentists fill teeth by ma chinery. That's the way 1t always felt to us. and farming machinery at that.
 No tariff revision until 1909 Is no new idea: 1t seems to us it was pet scheme of Senator Hanna s years ago.
 It all depends. Madge. upon the color of your eyes and shade of your com pleXion as to whether pink or blue ribbons fit in best with your peek | boo. Send further particulars. s.-Nash-
 Anybody would think you wanted to look into the matter
 contemporary says, Bryan $ chances Tor the PreSluencN are T r Y 70 goooorts )CMFWYP ETAOINClS294@. .
 Here the linotype's foot slipped but it was d most oportune junCture 
 Shame on Kentucky A man up therc drank some acid the other day thinking it was whiskey. If it comvs to this we think it high time that state declared for prohibition,
 In Indiana a spinster died the other day who had not spoken to a ml1 for 70 years. And how peaceful she might have made some mans life. if she had
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26
Hot Wave Continues

Washington, July 25-The hot wave continued today in the South and West and moved eastward as far as New York where according to the weather bureau 9S degrees was recorded lhe same temperature was officially re norted from the South. The weather bureau predicts a slight drop In tenn perature in the South and west In day or two.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26
Runxan Pleads Chilly,

New York. July 25.-Chester B.
 Runyan. the paying teller of the
 windsor Trust Company. who recent ly defaulted with nearly s100.000 of ly dcfaulted with nearly $100,000 of the companys funds. came into court today, pleaded guilty to the indictment charging him with grand larceny and was remanded for sentence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26
Released from Prison

Rome. July 25.--Nuzio Nasi ex-Min- ister of Public Instruction, who is un- der arrest on q charge of embedding $500 900 of public funds. has been re- leased from the common prison in which he was confined. In future he will be under nominal arrest in his own residence here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26
Bought Seat Cheap.

New York. July 25.-Dull times or inc stock market have been reflected in the sale of q seat on the stock ex- change for $7l 300. which is $1.500 less than the price brought at the last sale a few weeks ago. Last summer when inc nuhlic came into the stock market. in large numbers the price of seats iumped to $95, 900, which Is the record
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26
King to Meet Kaiser.

Berlin. July 25.-It is now certain that King Edward and the Kaiser will meet at Wilhelmhohe, near Essex Gas tle and that the meeting was set from August II to 16. The Kaiser will re turn the visit in England during the first half of November and will be ac- companied by the Empress.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26
Investigate Complaints.

Atlanta, Ga, July 25,-The Senate to- day unanimously adopted a resolution asking the Georgia Railroad Commis- sion to investigate complaints from the peach growing sections of the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26

state regarding the delay in railroads in fnrnishine cars for the shipment Of inc fruit. It is alleged that many car loads of peaches have rotted at stations for lack of cars, which the roads nave failed to furnish.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26

cures Inaue Dy LIT. kilmer's Swamp. Root, the great kid ney, liver and blad- der remedy.
 It is the great med ical triumph of the nineteenth century ; discovered afteryears of scientific research by Dr. kilmer. the eminent kidney and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26

tOut of season. but very acceptable just now ) Oh see the snowflakes falling
 Watch the icy pillows roll; Eddying, whirling, dashing, Oh, 1t freezes up the soul Icicles are clinging The wind blows keen and cold I mean all this happening
 In the regions of the Pole.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26
REMAINS SENT NORTH.

Body of Miss Sarah Johnson to Re In. tered in Indiana. The remains of Mss Sarah Johnson
 were shipped to Lebanon. Ind. yester. day morning for interment. Miss Johnson was found dead in bed yesterday morning as the result of heart failure. She had been employed at the Exchange Hotel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26
PRACTICE REVIEW
PREPARATORY TO INSPECTION BY
 GOVERNOR COMER.
Ball of Montgomery GreHs st Elkdale Park Pronounced Most Delight- full Social Affair of Camp
 JOhn T. Morgan.

Selma. July 25.-(special. )-Prepar- atory to the reviewing Of the compa- nies of tIle 2nd Regiment tomorrow af- ternoon by Governor Conner. prac- tice review was held this afternoon before dress parade. Adjutant General Graves inspected the companies and the review was witnessed by large crowds
 orders were read:
 General. Order No. 8.
 The commanding officer announces the arrival in camp of Adjutant Gen. obeyed and respected accordingly. By order of c. R. Bricken. Colonel
 U. H. Patterson.
 Captain and Adjutant." Special Order No. 4.
 The commanding officer desires to make special complimentary mention of the general efticiency ScS,, or resimenta' By order of c. R. Bricken. Colonel
 "J. H. Patterson.
 Captain and Adjutant." The ball of the Montgomery Greys was held at Elkdale Park tonight and the function was attended by large numbers of invited guests. Dancing the affair was pronounced one of the most delightful of the encampment
 The grand march was led by Capt. E. H. Jackson with Miss Roberta Rob- erts, the company sponsor. They were followed by First Lieutenant F. C.. Locke with Miss Julia May Henderson. Sergeant Sam Jones with Miss Bonnie Andrews, Private Virgil Chandler with Miss Sarah Warren Williamson, Pri- vate Thomas Allen with Miss Florence Davidson.
 Major D. Houston Smith of the 3rd Regiment arrived at camp this after noon. Major Smith will be judge of the individual prize drill which will take place Saturday afternoon. The aver ages of the companies of the regiment in target shooting for the Weiss low ing cup was made public this afternoon. The best average so far made Is by the Montgomery Blues. but close behind them is the Tuscaloosa and Andalusia companies. The average of the Mont- gomery Blues was 134, Tuscaloosa 124 and AndaluSia 1922
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26
DO YOU GET UP
 WITH A LAME BACK? ?

Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.
 Almost everybody who reads the news. uapers is sure to know of the wonderful
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26
Beautiful Snow:

persisted In her silence in the married state.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26

If the Martians are unable to hear Tesla talk to thenh perhaps we might ring in the services of MT. Pitts of Perry.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26

The Mayor of San Francisco Is in jail for stealing Double Springs New Era
 You don't say.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26

Chicago dentists fill teeth by ma chinery. That's the way 1t always felt to us. and farming machinery at that.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26

No tariff revision until 1909 Is nc new idea: 1t seems to us 1t was d pei scheme of Senator Hanna's years ago
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1907-12-13
Abdul Hnmid'a HumOr.

Popular conception Of abdul Hamio,
Sultan Of Turkey, does not accredit
him with a sense of humor, says the
Pittsburg Dispatch, yet we are assured
on high authority that the Sultan not
only enjoys a joke, but is capable of
perpetrating one.
On one occasion the Grand Vizier
gave an elaborate dinner, following
which dervish magician gave an exhi-
bition. In describing the magician's
feats to the Sultan the next day one
of the court officials exclaimed:
"Would you believe 1t, sir, that poor
dervish swallowed silver spoons one
after the other. 1t was simply mar
velous."
"Marvelous?" inquired the Sultan. II
do not see anything so marvellous In
the fact that a poor dervish swallowed
few of the Grand Vizier's silver
spoons. Hassan Pasha my Minister Of
the Navy, used to swallow entire iron
cads without so much as changing the
color of his face"