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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24

views to be published. Necessarily. if sought the best business men ana n- nanciers, those most apt te be In po- sition to speak fntclligently, and it merely presented to them an editorial which appeared in . recent issue of The Manufacturers Record. entitled south. ern Prosperity In the Balance, ana asked for a candid expression.
 Of the twenty-four ore hve Inter sorltspoken condemnations of the suicid- al policy of agitation. and every one presented some salient point, illustrnl- ing the evil effects of what has already moi he discounted. cannot be regard ed as prejudiced or as having been put forth with an ulterior motive. Dui even the most shameless demagogue and agitator would be forced 10 acceps them as the honest. earnest expres sions of weillinformed. thoughtfui bus mess men. ef.l tr.f esfs 's
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24

The Chattanooga Times is disposed to take things philosophically in the po- IiticaI world, but at the same time it doesn't hesitate to speak it's mind on the subject. Here is one of its latest
 The Nashville Tennessean, The Alt lanta Constitution, The Knoxville Sentinel and a few other smaller pub 1fcations are serving notice on this newspaper among others, that Bryan is going to be nominated whether you like 1t or not" or words to that effect
 All right, gentlemen, go ahead and mominate and see if we care. We can aahtainly stand it if you can. You haven't had any the advantage of dur ing the "dry lean years" since MT Ryyan appeared in 1896. and you will not get any more out of 1t in 1908 than we will. whatever happens. You can't beat us at optimism. for Bryan or not the old time Democracy lives and some of these daXs will come by its own People get tfred of "fads and fancies" after a while and when they begin to feel the pinches of the pater- ualism of the day upon the rights and personal liberties they have been think fag they are guaranteed under the there,H be something do- ing to the horde of humbugs and dema~ Roeues who have been fooling them s0 long. Have your fun. gentlemen, while you can.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24
The Roustabout.

Nashville Tennessean.
 "The Southern levee negro is 1ust about the laziest type of humanity that ever basked beneath a lazy sun" said John Piekard. of Vicksburg, Miss, at boats, loading hard for several days for small wages and food. The min ute they get dollar or two laid up they'll quit work and go to rolling dice. If they win they'll keep on play ing Should they lose, 1t Is back to work And when they make a win hing they loaf. drink whiskey, dance and have the finest time you ever saw what 1t may bringL They live for to- day and the thought of tomorrow has no terrors. They are worthless ana will never be anything but . lazy lor of loafers"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24
To-day In History
october 24.

October 24.
 164S-Treaty of Munster, first to rec ognize the balance of power l6S0--Samuel Butler, author of Flu dtbras." died.
 1765-Governor Shirley abandoned expedition against Fort Niagara after learning of Braddock's defeat. l774-C0ntinental Congress recom- mended the suspension of all public amusements.
 17S4--Liberty of conscience proclaim ed in Newfoundland.
 1g07-Sir James Henry Craig ap- pointed Governor of Canada.
 1s1s-Erie Canal opened from Utica to Rome. NJ Y.
 1S2O-Spain ceded Florida to the United States.
 1s6l-West Virginia voted in favor of the ordinance to form a new State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24
.BALLARD'S ()beIisk Flour

First Prixe--56 Piece Dinner Set.
 Second prize--1o Piece Toilet set.
 Third PriEe--set Silver Plated Tea- spoons
 Under following condftionsi
 l. Each purchaser of sack of Baliard's obelisk Flour gets ticket from her retail grocer, entitlng tne properly filled out with name and ad- dress of housekeeper.
 2 Contestants can enter breads rolls, biscuits. or cakes, as they cnoose produced from BailardI's I , 0beiisk M ElGnE iSsss Flour baked et home, allowed Tor entry in daily baking contests .s
 A. All articles entered must be sent to the Culinary and Domestic Depart-
 s. Winners of one prize barred from contesting for another.
 6. Winners announced at 4.5u D. ms each afternoon. When all entries of Breads and Cakes will be donated to on the ground at the discretion of the Superintendent of the Domestic and Culinary Department. .l
 '. The decisions of the committee aff fharsday. 1Rsa october a4th. Bread and Friday. october 25th. Loaf Cakes
 Saturday. october zsth. Bread and l'iitsi Monday. october ssth. Biscuits ana rerSd TSesdsy. october 2sth, Cakes. Layer. Wednesday. october seth, Bread and Yrf1i Thursday. october alst Beaten Bis- sui Friday, sr M November lst. Loaf Cakes.
 Saturday. November End. Bread and Rolls.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24
Sidssgalk Psncilings
CeuncII. spare mn Tree.

CeuneIl, Spare That Tree.
 T cordially hope that Council will not ad9pt ths resolutioa that the Mayer removed from Perry street in the bus mess district the half dozen shade trees that are, If we except the edihie only members of the vegetable king dom down town," said prominent citizen yetserday. the eyes of the many to have natural n modest precsution of bis own nigh see see what damage the trees do. and on fierce, they are mighty restfnl to tired tremendous city as that it must re- VGaS' wRieS it's tf inhabitants liSed 'S Sus few W
 sAiderfnan Parrish, who introduced Council at It's last meeting that all the aSd Wasnson ssTsst that case perhaps we shall have to give most most affected, ip but shaii certainly hate to see them go" Governor to CenterviIie.
 Governor z Corner let his oiiice = at the the teTvilre n ostt to attend the sdn@ca @ tionai rally held there during the day. The Gov ernSr was ssn ace9mpanied nns;s ey state sr5 sui was Joined there by Auditor W. ". Brandon. M
 The Sgb sc12sS, sgss ss%lssS. ss9as. rsSIs iy completing the work of visiting the several counties where the high schools are to be established Every spare interest that is awake ened Is considered ample payment for the time and lapor
 1t has been decided that no definite steps will be taken toward locating cities for the high schools until after the special session of the Legislature cenber the represenfatiyes of the sey- erai communities, where there Is a con test, will be asked to come to Mont ments nri they offer for the estabiishment of the schools at their respective cities.
 Decorate Dexter Avenue.
 i'I am in to see the Fair" said a wis itor to Montgomery last night, put to tell you the truth the sight of the gooa old town with it's lights and many colUas coneernsda ne na And believe that most q your visitors feel as do.
 s.But am rather disappointed now. I am really surprised that there IS not more decoration down town. l had teXpGCLeQ LAaL LAS HkoECo dAOh6 NStts1 merce Street and Dexter Avenue, es- pecially the lattsrs would be just one great big flag. But there Is practically no bunting displayed and the lack os color will be noticeable tomorrow.
 T think the merchants could not d0 better for themselves and for their city than by adorning the fronts of their stores, l have read no works on the cost of bunting, but l think 1t ig cheap Probably 1t might be rented and returned after the Fair.
 'sDexter Avenue is one Of the nfoat beautiful streets in the South and with proper decorations by day. as we'll ak night. 1t will afford 6 magnificent spec tacie. hope they get the colors op before I go home
 Mir, Edward Eliasberg and Mfr. H. Hertz, spent last night in Montgomery, en route from Selma to New Orleans. They were accompanied by Mrs. Hertz. @- s to NJ MontSomery, n,Ss after asg7d deiightfui visit to Toledo, ohio, Chicago and other cities in the North.
 MT. ". c. Crumpton, prominent at- torney of Evergreen. was visitor te Montgomery yesterday,
 Mir. J. B. Knight of Elha. is regis. tered at the Hotel Summers.
 MT. T. R. Parish, of Clayton. is staying at the Imperial,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24

when statehood comes to oklahoma fhe people should try to get laws and regulations under which the result of an election can be determined in soms- shink Jess than twa monthsl
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24

MT. Bryan never did have any luck" says The Indianapolis Star. Well, he can console himself with the reflection that there are others.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24

Il s Noble. Circulation Manager of Atife MensgOHnery Ad~srtissr' being duly sWorh' The foregoing statement Of The Adver- fiRarss circulation for the month of Septena- hrr lao7 fs true and correct. and compiled after all returns from news boys. news agents. spoiled and left over copies nave hesn daducted. E. & NOBLE. Circulation Manager Sworn to and subscribed before me this f7fh day of October. 1907.
 tgEAI1 RIGA ALEXANDER.
 Notary Public.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24
sMoRN CIRCULATED

The Montgomery Advertiser guarantees contract when reuuestedN that It's daily cir- cuiation is larger than that of any morning newspaper printed in Alabama--and that its Sunday edition has the largest circulation nf any edition of any newspaper printed Tn Alabama without exception
 The figures for September printed below; representing the actual net circulation. all Hcturns having been deducted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24
NEWS OF RECORD

Marriage licenses were issued yes- tercAy from the probate office to Ar thur L. Brooke and Marion T. Winter. and to E. L. Thompson and Emma E. Cormack.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24

Russia is predicting war between the United States and Japan. Russia wants to see somebody else try it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24

As result of the Hearst-Parsons aI- liance in New York City, truce may be declared between Mayor Mcclellan and Tammany Leader Charles IT. Mur- phy. There is even c chancof 1t is said that Mir. Mcclellan may appear on the Tammany platform before the campaign fs over and speak in favor of the ticket.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24

Robert L. Owen, one Of the new Sem atorB from Oklahoma, has had active continuous business with the govern ment at Washington in the interests Of the Indian Territory for more than twenty years. and has spent the last sixteen winters In Washington, where his success has given him a national reputation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24

The Secretary of State yesterday re- ceived notice of the withdrawal by the Hoyt Metal Company, of St. Louis, of it's agency from the State of Alabama It is certified that for some years the company has done no business in the State. Its principal place of business was on Commerce Street, In Montgom- cry. and its agent was Forhes Iidd~iI
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24

Governor Conner yesterday made the following minor appointments:
 J. P. Mcdaniel, Gadsden, constable Sydney Lang, Greenville. and Miss Nell Freeman, Birmingham ,Notaries Public.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24

Frank Pierce. of Salt Lake City, who is to succedd Thomas Ryan as first assistant secretary of the interior. has politics of Utah. He is a graduate of Williams College and lawyer py pro- fession. Ills practice In recent years has included many important cases uf- der the mining and other public land laws, and his experince in such matters is expected to aid him greatly in the duties of his new office.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24

change, remains empty despite the fact that it has but recently been rem oyated and nice, new cots installed :"
 Truly some people have no appfeci- ation of the beautiful.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24

Despite the gorgeous descriptions of the Alabama possum by Drift" Arm strong, we are privately informed that there have not been eight 'possums seen on Montgomery tables fin ten years. It would be a pity to wake Drift. ."--Houston Post
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24

"So far" remarks The Washington Herald. "the list includes Wonderful Hollering Houston. Busy Birmingham. Comfortable Columbus, Ripsnorting Richmond. Moving Montgomery, Arid Atlanta and Desolate Detroit. Why the others are back ward is hard to say ." It is trife strange that no word has been received from Shifty ChicaEo.-- Birmingham Age-Herald.
 Or Nutty Nashville, or Putrfd Pitts burg, or Painful Providence, or Nod- ding Norfolk, or Malty Milwaukee, but what's the use?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24

The only way to feel free and easy is to be free from debt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24

Col John Temple Graves is to go to New York to intope for MT. Hearst and to i'll all the trumps of fame with a breath richer than Thessalian afr, IS the way The Columbia State puts If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24

Judge Sampson w. Harfis ought to reprint his prose poem on the horn of the 'possum hunter, and the bark of the dogs. It would make Roosevelt forsake the barren bear track.--Sa- vannah Press.
 Surely you are not speaking of a measiy little, Insignificant, half starved Georgia possum, when there are the biggest, finest. fattest, specimens on earth In Alabama?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24

That noise you hear out in the woodi is the sflvery. musical, soul-delighting symphony known as the .gobble of the Alabama Thanksgiying turkey!
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24

At the present time three Republican candidates are counted upon to enter the race for the Governorship in Mich
 igan. They are Governor Warner, the -fncumbont; Auditor General Bradley and State Highway CoEnmissi0ner
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24
Politics and Politicians

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Tru- man H. Nawberry, has announced his candidacy for deiegate-at-large from Michigan to the National Republican Convention next year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24

Ohio claims to have made enough wheat to supply every man, woman and child in the State with c barrel apiece, but will she do it?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24

Say. now. why couldn't you call those st. Louis aeronauts Balloona-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24

". J. Hughey and wife. of Severe beat. Perry County. are 82 and 79 years of age, respectively. They have ten children. sixty-four grandchildren, fifty-nine great-grandchildren of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24

To the reuben and his girl the merry go-round is more than one round O pleasure.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24

First Prixe--56 Piece Dinner Set.
 Second Prize--Io Piece Toilet Set. Third PriEe--set Silver Plated Tea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-04
NEW COUNCIL TO
 MEET TOMORROW
SALOON LEGISLATION WILL PROB ABLY BE POSTPONED BECAUSE
 OF THE STRIKE SITUATION.
 HARRY JONES TO BE ELECTED.

The City Council will hold it's first meet ing since the inauguration tomorrow night. The four new aldermen will at that time get into the routine of service. and the plan for the year will begin to take shape. Alderman Harry Jones will be elected to fill the place made vacant by Lieutenant Governor Gray
 However on account of the present strike situation, it Is probable that all legislation bearing on saloons will be postponed for few meetings. As is well known, 1t is a policy of the administra- tion to remove all saloons from the red light district, to redistrict the saloons and to raise the license. While resolution to this effect was introduced at the last meeting, 1t will hardly be passed at this meeting.
 Several of the new aldermen are expect ed to take a live hand Tn the citys af- fairs from the start. At least one has a pet scheme which he intends to spring on the public, and something out of the or dinary in that direction will probably be introduced.
 So far no committee meetings have been called, but several will meet tomorrow afternoon in the Mayors office. The re- port of the railroad committee on pro- gross in reference to viaducts on grade crossings may be heard. The members are attempting to get the railroads at Twen- ty-seventh street to come together and de- eide what is best to be done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-04
6ATY NOT PRESENT.
Says He Did Not Witness Shooting at
 North Haven Sunday.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 In your report of the killing of w. s. Davis, Jr., on North Highlands yes terday, you published my name as being an eyewitness to the affair. l wish to state that about an hour prior to the shooting I walked down to the bridge in company with w. s. Davis, Jr., Will McCaskey and H. D. Wood. After we reached the bridge we saw a crowd of boys on the ball ground and we walked over there and as soon as we saw what they were doing MT. Wood and myself left. On our way to the city 1t began raining and we stopped at Patton-Pope Drug Store, Nineteenth street and Huntsville avenue north. About twenty minutes later the police and ambulance passed. We then went on back to see what the trouble was and. were told by Mir Mack Yielding that Will Davis was killed. did not shoot any craps and was over there only about one minute. I wish you would make this public in your paper of June f. 1907, and oblige,
 FREY BATY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-04
SWING ID
 LIQUOR QUESTION
After Dropping it They Come
 Back to Theme
MURDER SERVES AS KEY
Speakers Claim That All Murders Are Traceable to Liquor and Want "Hog Removed From the
 Spring."

The Pastors union. yesterday morning, delayed the main issue of the liquor prob lem, but in the discussion of another sub ject swung around to the saloon ques- ton like a needle to the magnet.
 The report of the special committee appointed to draw up a plan by which the union shall make it's first step was read by the Rev. S. L. Dobbs, asking for further time in that matters of spe- cial importance are to come before tho committee during this month The report was received and the time granted.
 The topic of the day having thus been laid aside. the Rev J. W. C. Johnson, who was presiding, asked for suggestions. The Rev I. D. Steele said that he thought the union should turn it's attention to the murderous elements of Birmingham, call ing attention with horror to the three murders on the Sabbath, and believing that the preachers ought to back up the authorities by preaching against 1t from their pulpits
 The Rev. pr. Persinger said that the ing the saloons and told how last week, when the saloons were closed four days, the sheriff only made one arrest.
 The Rev. MT. Brock from West End took a slightly different view, believing that Birmingham needs n class of men to support the law who have more respect for It. He illustrated this need by the shooting on Third avenue in which a young lady was injured. and the case at West End when deputy shot at some fleeing boys. He did not mean to reflect upon some, who are all right.
 MT. Barnett of the Alabama Baptist contradlcted him on that point in that Sheriff Higdon had discharged both of the deputies mentioned. and that Chief Wier Is doing the best he can under the present police commission"
 J. J. Hall of the Pratt prison came back as. he said, to 'the hog in the spring" "Everyone knows" he said, that whisky Is the cause of nearly all the crime of our district. You send them out to me, after they are convicted, and I know of not one who ever committed murder the cause of which was not whisky.
 "The thing for you to do is to get out your gun and kill this thing We may De SLralnlHB the WdlSis phl No get the pig out of the spring. l wonder the Lord don't strike us down with light l hing we are so low"
 1 The Rev. I. D. Steele said that all the pastors protest against the sale of liquor, and are working to get the hog out of the spring and his remarks seemed to received the commendation of those pres | ent.
 If possible the union will secure Charles N Crittenton, the well-known founder of Florence Crittenton rescue homes, who will probably come to Birmingham In the fall and begin one of those revival serv- ices which he only knows how to con- duct.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-04
NEGRO SLASHED
 OVER CRAP GAME
HAS THROAT CUT FROM EAR TO EAR AND HIS AssAlLANT IS ALSO BADLY CARVED UP DUR ING AFFRAY.

One negro fatally wounded with deep gash extending almost from ear to ear, and another badly scared up with knife wounds, landed in the city jail. with d charge of assault with intent to murder is the outcome of crap game which was evidently in progress about 9:SO o'clock last night in the rear of Fies livery stable.
 From all accounts both of the men in- volved had been drinking heavily from an overabundant supply of corn whisky, and about 9:sO o'clock a dispute arose over the game. The result was that Baxter Stewart, alias Grip" slashed Son Brown across the throat, severing both the wind pipe and jugular vein. Brown was taken to a negro drug store on the corner of Eighteenth street and Second avenue, where his wounds were dressed and he was from there sent to the Hillman hos pital.
 Stewart made good his escape until about il o'clock, when he was run down after a hot chase by Officers Benson and Bud Byers. in the rear of the Palace Livery company. When caught he de- nled any knoWleuse or tue AlldlI III lHe Fles stable, stating that he was walking down the alley when some unknown man stepped out and cut him. He was bleed ing badly and was taken to a drug store, where his wounds were dressed. He was carried to the city jail and locked up with a charge of assault with intent to murder against him.
 Stewart is thought to be bad negro, it being thought at the wardens office h. A.. t. a.,f fn,- fo- sued last week. He was locked up in the city jail last night without bond. There Is practically no hope for the re- covery of the other. negro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-04
FOUND ON FIRE ESCAPE.
Drunk Man Had Picked Novel Place
 For Sleep.

Third avenue pedestrians yesterday aft ernoon had the opportunity of taking peep at the old-time high life. Craning their necks to the third story of the Simms building, they observed a person. ality, not the lowly gutter class. but of the heights of social excellence.
 He lay in the platform of the fire es- cape, with his head and shoulders sus- pended over the hole, dead drunk to the world and all It's sins. He was so far gone that those who saw him suspended there in mid-air feared he was dead, and might slide through the hole to the ground at any moment.
 Detective Murphy. who happened to be passing, climbed three flights of stairs, at the head of which he found a box with two empty whisky fiasks reclinig upon it At the window to the fire escape one cot ton headed individual leaned over the sill and his dead eyes looked down through the iron sats to the street below. He was taken in.