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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1907-09-26
ALL FOR TEDDY

Washington. Sept. 22.-Another term
for President Roosevelt is the cry
of every member of congress who
drifts in here on business connected
with the departments. A majority
of these men are from the west, but
there is fair scattering from the east
and the south. All agree that Mr..
Roosevelt, IL not candidate, will
have to issue another formal announce
ment before congress meets in De-
cember The Taft men who have been
coming here say they cannot make
Roadway against the Roosevelt tide
except In few sections of the co,m-
try. Where there Is any anti oose.
welt sentiment It is also anti-Taft.
Representative Hull of Iowa, in dis
cussing the presidential outlook, said:
II have been satisfied from the he
ginning that the president was, as he
always is, sincere in his statement
that he would not accept a reronI;na-
ton. The voters. as l find them. are
Indifferent to what the president said,
but are almost unanimous in their de-
sire to have him again as a candidate.
/ find Gov. Hughes the second choice
of many active and thinking Republi-
| cans, but no second chDice will he
counted in the next Republican con-
vention unless the president makes
| decisive utterance on the subject
during his coming "Trip through the
northwest"
Senator Long Of Kansas, who is a
warm friend of Taft, informed a post
office official that four-fifths of the Re.
publicans and one-half of the Demo-
And now the stalwarts fear =
II that Commissioner Wheaton will
stop the supply Of patent medi.
cines and liver pills right here
In the time Of all this machine
sickness brought on by the in.
surgents.-Pierre Dakotan. =
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19
MORRISSEY ELECTED
SUCCEEDS HIMSELF AS HEAD OF
T8AINMEN.
All Grand Officers of Brotherhood HsIec-
ted In Atianfa---sansseI Cons
pers of American Federation
SDeaI<N.

Atlanta, May 1S.--Grand Master +.
II. Morrissey. of the Brotherhood OF
Railway Trainmen, was reelected to-
day to head the organization for two
years. having already filled the office
for twelve years. The other grand Of
ficers reelected were: w. G. Lee. as
sistant grand master; 7. r. Dodge,
Val Fitzpatrick, w. t. Newman and
James Murdoch, vice grand masters.
and A. F. whitney of Eagle Grove, La,
was elected fifth vice grand master.
which office was created at the present
grand secretary and ID. L..
Cease of Phillisburg, N. J.. was ap-
pointed by Grand Master Morrissey
editor of the official organ of the or.
der
During the afternoon the, trainmen
were addressed by Samuel Gompers OF
the American Federation of Labor.
The convention this afternoon adopt
ed resolutions condemning the Cover
nors of Colorado and Idaho for their
part in the removal of Meyer, Haywood
and Pettibone, the miners officials
charged with the murder OF former
Governor Stuenenberg. from Colorado
to Idaho, charging them with con-
spiracy.
An appropriation of $500 was made
for the defense of the accused men,
The convention will not complete its
work until next week. The question
of the next meeting place was not
considered today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19
WEATHER FORECAST.
Washington, May 1S-For Alabamas
Fair sunday and Mondays light to
fresh south winds.

for Senator Borah. now one of the
States counsel.
M H. Goodwin a lumber dealer,
called to replace Shaw. said he was
raised on q Maine farm. moving to
Boston he took up trade as carpet
ter.
did you belong to a union?' he was
asked.
No; we did not have such things in
those days" he declared.
Mr.. Goodwin Is apparently 10 odd
years of age. Leaving Boston he
went to Mississippi to live.
but I soon left there in a hurry
he said.
1T was ST." came the reply amid
laughter.
Returning from Mississippi to his
old home in Maine for a few months,
Goodwin soon caught the California
fever and came West, whore he has
lived ever since.
Goodwin said he had formed tent
alive opinion and had expressed 1t I'M
qualifiedly. He was thereupon chal-
lenged for cause by the defense. the
State resisting, Judge Wood denied the
challenge and an exception was noted.
Prosecution Challenges.
The next arbitrary challenge was
with the. prosecution and was exer-
cised against w. N. Rudge. a farmer
who sat at No. s. Ridge had applied
to Judge Wood for discharge ~on the
ground that he was under bond to keep
the roads of his district in good con-
dition His application came too late.
however. Judge Wood said at that
time.
with the reconvening for the after
noon session. the examination Of Ed
ward Ray at No. 4 was continued.
Ray had formed an opinion from read
ing the newspapers. Challenged by
the defense for cause, Ray left the box.
Clint Matlock, a rancher. followed
Ray on the jury grill but was quickly
excused because of expressed opinions.
During the examination of Daniel
Clark, farmer. next on the list of
prospective Jurors. it developed that
he was client of one of Senator Bo-
rah's law partners. He was challenged
forthwith by the defense. Senator
Borah stated that neither he nor his
firm, as firm, had anything to do with
the matter
1t was a private case, with one of his
partners before he came into the firm
AS matter OF fact, Senator Borah de-
clared that he individually represented
the other side of the case. Judge Wood
overruled the challenge, at the same
time giving the defense permission to
reopen the matter on Monday next
Clark remained at No. A. The prose-
cution exercising its fifth peremptory
challenge, excused George Gribble az
No. 5. Gribble is a farmer. was for
merly q mine owner and member of
the Knights of Labor.
T. c. De Cleroq was under examina-
ton at No. when court adjourned I'M
til Monday morning at 10 o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19

submissive and respectful to the ma
jesty of the law.
The only concession that could be
made was the stoppage of No. 2, the
Louisville and Nashville fast passenger
train at Marburp and Mountain Creek
This train leaves Montgomery at S:25
a. m. The local Louisville and Nash
vile leaves at 700 a. m.
Captain Falkner was not, in a civic
sense, a public man and there have Deem
no official messages in regard to his
death. Many persons in public office.
though, have as individuals dispatched
intelligence of their sympathy with
the be -eaved family.
Indications are that the funeral will
be attended by prominent men of the
State From Mobile, and Huntsville.
from Dothan and Tuscaloosa and inter-
mediate points. have come kilograms.
giving information that their senders
would come to show by their presence,
their respect for Captain Falkner.
Many TO Go TO Funeral.
From Montgomery not only mem
bers of the Memorial Association, the
United Confederate Veterans and the
United Sons of Confederate Veterans,
but many scores of citizens who were
professionally or personally associat-
ed with one who devoted his every
day and his every effort to the bet
terment of his people-the people of
Montgomery and of Middle Alabama.
will go to the funeral.
Practically all of the news of the
end of the great man was received
through George w. Jones, District
Attorney of the Louisville and Nash
willie Railroad who recently succeeded
Captain Falkner. The first dispatch
was received at go o'clock and was
merely to the effect that Captain
Falkner had died suddenly Later
more detailed information was gotten.
Captain Falkner, always an early
riser, awoke about 6 o'clock yesterday
morning and said that he must get up
TO attend 10 mis- duties On the farm. he
arose into a sitting, posture. but sud
denly was seized with pain nearSthe
heart and sank to the bed. Mrs.
Falkner, alarmed at the violence of
the malady. at once called other p's
sons in the household and a servant
was dispatched for a physician. But
within a few minutes Captain Falkner
was dead.
He did not speak after he was first
stricken and was practically uncon-
scious during the time.
Captain FaIkner never held but one
political office of importance in Ala
bama He was once City Attorney of
Montgomery. and served as an Alder
man of this city Once indeed. he was
a candidate for the Legislature from
Montgomery. but he was defeated--it
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19
Sketch of Captain Falkner.

s Jefferson Manly Falkner was born in
Arbacooochee, Randolph County, Ala,
July II, 1S43. He was the son of Hon
Jefferson Falkner, who was known
throughout Alabama as lawyer, minis
ter and patriotic citizen, having serv-
ed on the bench and in the Legisla-
ture
Jefferson M. Falkner was educated at
Lafayette. Chambers County, where his
younger days were spent and at Mer-
Ger College, Ga. He left college in
May, 1851, returned home and entered
the Confederate service, enlfsting in
company his father had organized,
and was commanding, the Chambers
Cavalry, later known as Company B of
the Sth Confederate Cavalry.
He entered the army as a boy and
as private. He was promoted to a
Second, then to a First Lieutenancy and
in January. 1865. became Captain Of
his company, being then but little
more than of age. His regiment was
under Wheeler, and Captain Falkner
was in every battle that Wheeler
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19

, fought from Columbus. KY, in 1861.
to the close of the war.
At the close of hostiIities he re-
turned to Montgomery and with his
father purchased plantation and be-
gan farming. He read law in the
meantime while his crops grew, and
In February, 1868, was admitted to
the bar. Forming a partnership with
his father they entered upon the prac-
tice In Montgomery and continued to-
gether until 1875. when his father re-
tired. He later formed a partnership
with Judge Thomas @. Jones, and re-
manned with him until the latter was
elected Governor I'm 1899 From 1880
until few months ago. when his
health required him to retire. he was
the District Attorney for Alabama OF
the Louisville >nd Nashville Railroad.
He never entered the political field,
but was four years an Alderman OF
Montgomery, and Two years City At
torney.
On July 10. 1897. he married Miss
Lizzie Cameron, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrew Cameron Mrs Falkner
and two sons, Robert Moulton and JEFF
ferson Cameron Falkner survive him
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19
Senator Answers Chair
man Brown.
HE SAYS IT IS RANK BOSSISM
Will Not Be Dictated to by Any
One.
II He In To Lose His once He
Will he Satfsfed--Does
Not Claim To
Control.

Washington. May Ex-senator For
aker of Ohio today issued spirited
reJoiner to the statement made public
in Columbus. O.. last night by Chairman
Brown of the Republican State Commit
tee, embodying his views and those Of
Governor Harris and other State on
Gals respecting Ohio's choice Of q can
didate for the Presidency.
The Senator says 1t Is ''difficult to
make polite answer" to a part OF
Chairman Browns statement declaring
that for rank dictatorial and offensive
bossism. 1t far exceeds anything I can
recall" He gives definite notice that
he not only resents Chairman Browns
dictation but that his choice for the
Presidency will be named by the next
convention of Ohio Republicans, and
that he will abide by that choice.
Following is the text of Senator Fora
aker's statement:
The State officers have right to
their preferences and to declare 1t when
they like. but such declarations do not
dispense with the necessity for a con-
vention nor change my opinion that the
voters should be given chance to be
heard before final action has been ia
ken.
'Tf the Republicans of Ohio are all. or
overwhelmingly or even by bare ma
Jority in favor OF Secretary Taft his
maries or be in a hurry about holding
them.
No one need suffer, certainly not.
wrongfully. IL we proceed In order In
stead of trying to rush conclusions by
unofficial announcements and decIara-
tons.
so far as the control of the stats
organization IL concerned. have never
made any claim as to that have al
ways supposed that the Organization
was mere party machinery. ana not the
personal property Of any one: not even
the Chairman of the State Central Com-
mittee.
"sA to the rest OF Mr.. Browns state
ment, 1t Is difficult to make a polite an
swer For rank. dictateriai and often
slve bossisrn. II far exceeds any thing I
can recall. 1t amounts to threat
that unless straightway declare for
Mr.. Taft, ! shall lose the Senntorxfifp
That may be. but II so, the fact has no
terrors for me.
81 said Mt Canton that wouid not be
dictated TO by any kind OF a boss. big
or little inside or outside of the State.
I mean that announcement for just
such bosses as Mr.. Brown. and for
just such performances as he is now
giving us.
"To be specific. emphaticaiiy resent
his dictation and give him notice that
named by the next Ohio Republican
Convention that is lawfully held to nom-
inate State officers, and that SO far as
I am personally concerned, shall abide
by the action of that convention as to
whether shall be a candidate again for
any office. and. IL so. that that ofiics
shall be-"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19

was in the reconstruction days and the
domination by the Republican PARTY
robbed him of the Office
..- Loved by the People
And this, perhaps, is the notable
feature of his life and HIS career.
Without ever standing before the peo-
pie as its servant he was known above
all others he was revered and respect-
ed by the citizenry of the State. and
was loved by the multitudes that called
him friend above all the men that stood
prominent in the public eye.
Captain Falkner was born in Ran.
dolph County Alabama, in .1S43, and no
was educated at Lafayette, Chambers
County, and at the Mercer UJniversitv In
Georgia mot until 1868 was he admitted
to the bar In Montgomery; vet he was
always looked upon not only as a citt.
zen, but as native of this town. From,
the first of his career In MONTGOMERY
II was notable that he had come hither
not only TO make his fortune. but 10 aa
sist by whatever means he could a neo.
PIE reduced by conquest In their strug-
giles to regain what they could of their
vast and vanished estates.
He was a money maker He wns "a
skilled in finance as IN the law, OF which
he was master: but he could hardly
make and assemble more rapidly than
he could dispense: and though he was
dlWayS' IN tHe IatIer portion of his
life. in easy circumstances. it NAV at
hrst hand be said that Captain FaIk-
ner gave away almost as much as he re-
ceiyed.
After Captain Falkner entered the
Confederate Army-he had been at
Mercer University but two years and
his hrst enlistment was In the cavalry
recruited by his ~father--he displayed
wonderful courage and military abil-
ity A member of Wheeler's cavalry
corps. he distinguished himself re-
peatedly He was wounded frequently
and was breveted on the field.
In the war. as afterwards in peace.
Captain FSlkner won friends by the
wonderful personality that has en-
deared him to so many thousands
But a short time after the surrender
at AAppomattox. when for a short time
he had entered plantation life with his
rather he came to Montgomery and
was admitted to the bar. Immediately
he was recognized as a leader Though
he once stood and was defeated for
the Legislature. the confidence of his
fellow citizens was not destroyed, and
in succeeding years he was looked
upon as man to be chosen as their
chief in whatever movement they in
stituted for the advancement of the
right.
Always active in politics and in all
Continued ON Pnae Three.l
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19
KNOWLES CONVICTED.
Was Charged with MurderOusly As
sauItIng Captain Macklln.

Fort Reno, Ok, May 18.-Corporal
Knowles, a negro, of Company A, Goth
Infantry, charged with murderously
assaultlng Captain MackIin. at Fort
Reno on the night of December 1. last.
was today found guilty by the court
martial. which reviewed his trial at
Fort Sill.
Knowles win lose his identity and
will be known by number only until
the order to that effect Is repealed.
The findings of the court martial
have been submitted to General Nc
Caskey, reviewing officer. who will an
nounce sentence later The defendant
will be sent either To Leavenworth or
Alcastriz Island. The officials who
composed the martiSl left Lawton last
night.
The 25th Infantry was dismissed by
President Roosevelt for their part in
the Brownsville affair.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19
BAPTISM
OF THE BABE
Ceremony at Cathedral
Picturesque.
MANY N0TABLES PRESENT
Cardinal Rina1dini Represented the
Pope at Services.
Child VIII Carry Name of Alfonso Pho
Christine Eduardo Francisco
GuiIlemo Carlos Enrique Es-
geno Fernando Antonio.
ANY NoTABLEs PRESENT

Madrid. May 1S.-The baptism Of
the heir to the Spanish throne, Prince
Alfonso of the Asturias. who was borr
May 10, occurred in the private chapel
of the palace here at noon today.
The ceremony at the baptism was
even more imposing than that con
nected with the first presentation OF
the royal child.
The chapel of the palace had been
richly decorated for the occasion. In
the center was the famous baptismal
font OF santo Domingo de Guzman and
before the high altar were two benches
covered with gold embroidered tapestry
for the sponsors. The 4 walls were
hung with tapestries and decorated
with the banners and insignia of the
various royal orders of Spain.
The starting of the procession from
the royal apartments to the chapel was
announced by a royal salute fred by a
battery of artillery stationed In the
court yard of the palace. The royal
babe was carried in its nurses arms.
accompanied by the mistress of robes.
escorted by Cardinal Rinaldini. repre-
senting the Pope and was followed by
the royal household. the King and
members OF the royal family and the
representatives OF the foreign powers
Including Prince Arthur of Connaught,
representing hluk fiU"oiNs
Frederick Leopold. of Hohenzoilern.
In behalf of Emperor william; Arch
duke Eugene of Austria. representing
Emperor Francis-Joseph. and the Duke
OF Oporto, the representative of King
Charles of Portugal.
Then came the Ambassadors and Min
listers to the Court of Spain, the Cabi-
net Ministers and the great State func-
tionaries and others.
When all had reached their allotted
places in the chapel. the halberdiers
formed up around the walls. the mace
bearers took up their positions at the
doors and four kings-at-arms Sstood
around the font. the whole forming
brilliant color picture. The cersfnony
of giving tb" ~" 'yat child,
Alfonso p Francis
co CUTLER Fernando
Antonio. duration,
and after the pro-
cession ref to the
royal apart ig taken
back to her
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19
SOLD ON BLOCK.
Mexican Men Bring Agents Hundred
Dollars Head.

City of Mexico, May 1S.--Mexican
men are worth 800 a head when put
upon the block and sold like other cat
tie, according to the declaration to
the police of this city by Mrs Dolores
Gonzales, who is now under arrest with
several other alleged kidnappers.
She mentioned one incident alone
where twenty men were sent to the
State of Vera Cruz some months past
for whom she received 800 per head.
While admitting she has been SELL
ing at SO much per head for some
time, this woman and the others of
the accused claim that contracts were
signed by those sold in peonage and
that all the contracts were in legal
form and thus no crime has been COM
mitted.
Despite the denial that a crime has
been committed. the judge has Issued
decree formally charging that Dol
ores Gonzales De Mazeno, Herlinda
Caledrone and Domingo Martinez with
.peonage. Those held have appealed the
case, but Notwithstanding this appeal
communicate for ten days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19

that a monument be erected to honor
the memory of their dead comrade.
The character of the monument, and
the place where 1t should be located
are OF course far in the future. but
one suggestion has 1t that the monu-
ment should be placed on the lawn of
the Home at Mountain Creek where
the veterans who today have a home
through the efforts of Captain Falkner
may daily and hourly, as they view it,
do honor to him whose thoughtfuIness
and efforts were directed toward secur-
ing their comfort.
1t Is believed that the suggestion
for monument will be crystalized into
a definite plan of action within the
next few days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19
Monument Suggested by Veterans
to Man Who Built Soldiers Home

Within few hours after the news
of the death of Captain Falkner was
received in Montgomery. a suggestion
was made by the old veterans Of the
city, for whose comrades Captain Falk-
ner did so much in, his life time. in
the establishment of the Soldiers Home
at Mountain Creek. that monument
should be erected to his memory.
The details of the proposal have not
been worked out, but it is proposed
to raise a fund of $4,000 among the
veterans of Alabama who are able to
give, with perhaps some donations from
friends of >the deceased outside the
ranks of those who wore the gray, and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19
HARVARD WINS MEET.
Crimson's Margin Greatly Cut Down
Through. Over Confidence.

Through Over Confidence.
New Haven, Conn, May 1S.-Much
glory came to Yale athletes this after
noon to compensate for the loss to
Harvard of the fifteenth annual dual
games which were held on Yale field.
the final results in which were 55 LIZ
points for the Crimson to As IL for
the Blues
w. R. Dray broke the worlds pole
vault record made by Samse, of the
University of Indiana, by clearing the
bar at IL feet 5 1-2 Inches, while Cap
tain j. w. Marshall of the team broke
the dual record of feet 5-S inches
made in the high jump by G. r. Freay,
of Harvard, eleven years ago, by clear
ing the bar at feet l IL inches after
he had beaten all his opponents in the
event.
For Harvard. the games brought
some disappointment for their Winning
margin was expected to be a little
larger and Captain William Minot was
beaten out In the mile event. simply
through over confidence in starting to
sprint the last which served only to
set the pace for Splitter, of Yale, who
bid fair to overtake Padden of Harvard,
the winner OF the event, had there
been a few more yards TO go.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19
cntholic Knieht. E1eo,ion-

Cincinnati, May 1S.-The Supreme
Council of the Catholic knights OF
America adjourned today after elect
ing the following officers: President,
DR.. Felix Cauden, New Orleans; Vice
President. NJ. Grogham Providence, r
Mo; Treasurer. Charles Hannaver, st
Louis; Trustee. A. Jaeger, Chicago
The next council will be held at Nash
Vile, Fenn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19
TEDDY GETS MEDAL.
Cousin of President Who Had Been
Given Reward for Galfantry,
namA

Washington. May 1s.--The body OF
Captain George w. Roosevelt. a cous-
in of President Roosevelt, who died
while serving as consul general at
Brussels will be laid at rest in Oak
Hill cemetery this afternoon.
A congressional medal of honor for
most conspicuous gallantry" at the
second battle OF Bull Run and at Get
tysburg. had been granted to Captain
Roosevelt.
President Roosevelt will fall heir TO
the trophy. Captain Roosevelt having
directed that 1t be given to him as
his next OF kin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19
ALL ropsY TURvy.>



City of Mexico, May 1S.-In an ar
ticie published today. The Record
states that the interview accredited
to President Diaz and published in q
New York paper recently has greatly
iniamed all Central Americans and
that according to the statement OF
an American business man who
came to Mexico City today from Cen-
trail America, the present situation
there is topsy- turvy despite the de-
NAL of President Diaz that he made
the statemen that he favored a feder-
alton of Central American states, un.
der the joint protectorate of Mexico
and the United States.
This gentleman says that every pos
slble effort has been made to effaca
the effect of the published interview.
but without avail. The result of the
whole affair Is said to be that plans
are being Matched there and elsewhere
by Guatemalan exiles for getting fnto
action within a short time In a moves
ment against the Cabrera government.