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The Glenwood post., 1907-09-28
Is Proposed By Nicaraguan
Executive Joining Five
Small Republics
ROOT TO INVESTIGATE

Washington, d. c., Sept. 25.-Presi-
dent Zelaya of Nicaragua has a plan
which, if carried into execution, will
result in the union of five Central
American republics into one big nation.
1t was at first considered AS a drean,-
er S dream, but the heads of the differ.
ent governments of the republics are
now looking upon the matter seriously
and definite results may follow con
gress of the republics which, it is pro-
posed, may take place in the near fu-
ture. Continual strife such as has been
going on in these various countries will
be avoided to Il great degree by the
union.
Under the wise administration of
President Diaz of Mexico the various
states of that country were brought
into harmony with each other and it
is believed that the same thing may
he done by joining together the Cen
tral American republics, which may be
sand to be nothing more than states,
in size, at least.
Whatever his personal ambitions and
aspirations may be in connection with
this tremendous scheme, it is admitted
that Zelaya is Il brainy leader and
diplomat. He realizes the helplessness
fense against foreign invasion and he
knows, too, that if several of the neigh
! boring republics are punched together
with Nicaragua, the united nation will
be able to present a formidable front,
and will be reckoned with by the great
nations of the world.
Washington expects results of an i'm
portant and far-reaching character tv
follow the visit of Secretary of State
Elihu Root to Mexico. Secretary Root,
accompanied by his wife and daughter,
expects to be gone several weeks. While
the visit is ostensible for the purpose
of cementing the good relations be-
tween the United States aAd Mexico,
it is understood that other questions, of
even deeper significance, will be dis
cussed by the American secretary Of
state of the Mexican president. 1t is
regarded as quite probable that the
condition of affairs in Central America
will be an important subject of discus
sion.
Advices from Mexico indicate that
the government and people of that re-
public are making elaborate prepara-
tions for the reception and entertain
mcnt of the distinguished visitors. The
private train of President Diaz will be
sent to Laredo to meet Secretary Root
and his party and to convey them to
the capital The commission that will
meet them at the border is composed of
Ignacio Mariscal, the minister of for
eign affairs: Governor Guillermo do
Landa Escandon, General Pedro Rim
quail distinction.
The secretary of state and his family
will be the guests of President Diaz at
Chepultcpec castle, which has been rem
ovatcd' and refitted for their accommo-
dation. The Mexican president will
give n state dinner in their honor at the
national palace. Foreign Minister Mar
;scal will also banquet them, and
state ball is on the program. The
unique entertainment Of the visit will
be furnished by Governor Guillcrmo de
Landa Escandon, who has arranged
FOR a roping contest at Mexico city, Ill
which the cowboys will show their skill.
The Glenwood post., 1907-09-28
BINGHAM-JONES.

Winnipeg, Man, Sept. 25.-The wed
ding of Mis- Katydid Jones, sister of
DR.. ]. f. Jones, the American consul at
Winnipeg, and Judge Selden Bingham
of Honolulu, formerly of Ohio, took
place at the consulate today. The wed
ding journey will include n month s
travel in the Northwest before the
Judge and his bride will sail for Homo
lulu, their future home.
The Glenwood post., 1907-09-28
A LUNATIC's WORK.

New York, Sept. 25.-Harry Their
nocI!, garment cutter, tried to stab his
wife this morning with a large pair of
shears. He then jumped from fourth
story window, receiving injuries from
which he died few minutes later. 1t
is believed that the woman will re
cover. He was crazy
The Glenwood post., 1907-09-28
Weak Women

10 weak and ailing women there Is At least one
way to help. But With that way. two treatments,
must be combined. One is local. one 10 constitu
1onsl, but both are important both essential
Dr.. Shoop's Night Cure 10 the Local.
Dr.. shoop's Restorative. the Constitutional.
Tho forme-Dr. Shoop's light Cure-is topical
nucous membrane suppository remedy. while Dr..
8hoops Restorative Is wholly an Internal treat
Aent. The Restorative reaches throughout The
entire system. seeking the repair Of all nervA
N tissue and all blood ailments.
The Night Cure. as It's name implies, does ~
work while you sleep. 1t soothes sore and innAm.
ID mucous surfaces. heals local weaknesses and
discharges. while the Restorative. eases nervous
6uiids up wasted tissues. bringing about renewed
Strength vtgor. and energy. Take DR.. Shoops
ksstorAtive-1ablets or LQuid-asa general tonic
o the system. For positive local help. use well
The Glenwood post., 1907-09-28
TRAIN WRECKED
MANY INJURED

Nantes, France, Sept. 25.-1n COLI
sion today in the Bredal tunnel, trans
Atlantic train was telescoped'. Nineteen
persons were injured, one of them ia
tally.
The Glenwood post., 1907-09-28
DENVER WEEKLY HAS
NEW EDITOR.

Denver, Sept. 25.-The Rocky Noun
tain Herald, one of the oldest weeklies
in the state and published in Denve1
has made its maiden appearance under
new editorial control, C. o, Sprenger
being now editor and publisher.
Mr.. Sprenger is one of the Oldest and
best newspaper men in the state, hav-
ing been prominently connected in the
past with several of the Denver dailies,
and lately having been on the editorial
staff of The Coloradoan.
The Glenwood post., 1907-09-28
PROUD OF HIS cABBAaEs

Greeley, Sept. 25.-J. +. Ferguson, "a
pioneer farmer, breaks the record for
output from his cabboge field, which is
yielding fifteen tons an acre, worth
5000 to $3.50 on each of five acres,
The Glenwood post., 1907-09-28

"Well, have you maze enough money
to retire on?" Better yet-I've made
enough money to stay up all night on"
Cleveland Leader.
The Glenwood post., 1907-09-28

o 90 90 o o 600 o o oooc
The Glenwood post., 1907-09-28
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

Charles Rohr left for an extended
rip to California last Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-06
Bankruptcy Law.

Birmin gham Ledger. -.
 It is regretted that Congressman Clayton insists on his effort to repeal the bankruptcy laws Those laws have blessed thousands and made 1t possi% ble for thousands of men to get on their feet again after a failure.
 We have all grown accustomed to the law and count it in when we ex- tend credit. A person extending cred it does 1t with full knowledge that the debtor may not pay and may seek the benefits of the bankrupt law.
 Of course, there are bad men who abuse the law and their creditors. but no way has ever been found to keep men from being bad. even God allows us to sin on credit with the settlement to come after death.
 We are obliged to do business on credit to some degree, and we must expect to lose occasionally and allow the debtor to loseoccasionally and allow the debtor to start again. than 1t would be to force every man to stay down who falls one time.
 The bankruptcy laws are good laws, better by far than most laws. It would be a public misfortune to re- peal them. Congress will not do 1t. and we regret to see the effort made so constantly. The bankruptcy laws and homestead laws and exemption laws prevent the need of additional poor house laws.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-06
What the State Papers
 Are Sayfng and Doing

Pennsylvania Ahead. Birmingham Ledger.
 shows that Pennsylvania has nearly double as many persons in the gov ernment service at Washington as Ohio.
 A Great Old Sport.
 President Roosevelt has added an- other stunt to his long record of uR- precedented doings. In the~ White House the other day he tossed up a coin to determine to which Senator from South Dakota certain Federal patronage in that State should be giy- en. The President is great old sport First Too Much and Then Too Little. Birmingham News.
 Former Japanese Minister to Wash ington was recalled because he talked too much, while Minister Aokps re- didn't talk enough. Japan seems to need a man who can learn from tho oyster just when 1t is better to shut up.
 PIuclSy and Prosperous. Talladega Mountain Home.
 Talladega's first cotton factory was erected in year which contained more hard times than any since the civil war and reconstruction days, and the same pluck that put that factory on foot and kept. our town gong when stagnation and industrial inactivity was all around us, is still here
 
 Conservative, Hut Lengthy. Mobile Register.
 Although we could not have done 1t so well, we think we could i've done 1t in fewer words. The Presidents message, by its great length, exhausts the patience of the patient, and cer- tainly is a tax upon the printer as well as the reader of 1t. Its tone through out Is admirable however, and 1t has been shorn Of all sensationalism. It is likely to have quieting effect upon the financial situation, the President seeming to have profted by the ad- vtce given him to adopt more con- servative course than aforetime char acteriZed him in his public utterances.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-06
Prefers Being n Prisoner. >

Worcester dispatch to Boston Herald
 Gen. Josiah Pickett, one of the best known military men in Worcester. who has been confined to his home for about a year. observed his S5th birthday to day. He was visited by many Of his friends. and received flowers from va rious organizations with which he Is connected. His physical condition Is critical. and during the last six months his death has been expected at almost any time
 General Pickett claims the distinc, tion of being the only officer of the Civil War still under military arrest. The incident took place before the bat tie of Cold Harbor. Colonel Pickett being in charge of the 18th Massachu- setts regiment. The questioning by him of orders issued by General Stand nard. sn command of the brigade of which the Massachusetts regiment was a part, resulted in Colonel Pickett be- ing placed under arrest. He went into the battle. however and distinguished himself. so that he was recommended for promotion by the officer who or dered him under arrest
 The incident of the arrest was for gotten. and although Senator Hoar during his lifetime had offered to have a special act introduced into Congress to relieve him of this arrest. General Pickett declined. preferring to die a military prisoner
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-06
The Edge Has Gone on.

Charlotte Observer
 The popularity of the crusa@aes @ States of the South has qufte worn out and there Is manifest reyulsion of sentiment in their favor. Yet re- for it would imply that there had been some considerable public sentiment be- hind this agitation, which is not the case. nor Is it exactly accurate 70 say ity, for that would imply perma- nency of favor which 1t never enjoyed. In North Carolina the people were not concerned about railroad rates except the discriminating freight rates, which have always been grievance to our people, until the legislation was enacted. and even then 1t attraeae4 a1, n1, into the United States Circuit Court when temporary 4. sentiment was passenger rates. But the palpable per secution, especially in Alabama, has brought a modification of tfts senti- have lost the edge of public favor. Deep down in the hearts of the people Is implanted the sense of fair play. and they are rapidly arriving at the getting this and that personal and political reasons rather than any zeal for the public welfare have prompted over-reached themselves and have made the people tired. If any one does not believe this he has only to. talk to business men, to intelligent farm. ers-to intelligent men of any class. Under the best condiHons the rail- roads have been discharging their function none too well and the people have no desire to see them further hampered and their capacity for use fulness to the public further impaired. They have recovered from the shock attendant a upon the taking of the cases to the Federal Court. having realized that they are there by right. and have no stomach for a contest with the Fed eral Government on account of the liti- gation. The longer 1t is protracted the more unpopular 1t will become, and the more certain are some of the political hopes founded upon it to be disappointed. The situation in North Carolina now is as 1t Is in Georgia as defined by The Augusta Chronicles For some time past it has been appa- rent that the people were beginning to feel the effects of their overdose Of reform Slowly but surely a change in public sentiment has been setting in. and today hundred will speak out boldly and emphatically against the politicians who brought on the recent epidemic of agitation against corpora tions. where not a dozen of them would chirp a year ago."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-06
EXPENSIVE roGs.

To see an article in a newspaper headed What the Fog costs.' is with out meaning to us in this part of the world. We sometimes have a moder- ately fogey atmosphere during very brief period. but if the fog costs any body anything no one takes the trouble to estimate it. 1t Is widely different m h.ngland, especially in the large cities. The London fogs are proverbial for their frequency. permanency and densi- ty. Many writers have told us of them an estimate of fog's cost until day or two ago when we read the figures compiled by The Boston Globe from es- timetes made :n London. Those figures go to show that one day of typical fog costs that city not less than three- quarters of million dollars.
 This large expense is divided among all who are in any way affected by the fog. Many people find it impossible to get to their business, or even to the railway stations and suffer loss in con- sequence. Business houses lose cus-, tom. cabmen lose fares, the railroads and street railways must employ extra men, the city pays out large sums for the public benefit, a great number of accidents occur, and thus In various ways the actual and constructive loses tor one day of a London fog runs up to the large sum mentioned. We no- tice also the statement that the city of Liverpool on a recent occasion was so completely enveioped in a fog of fic on tlle river Mersey was entirely suspended. and even the large ocean liners. as well as the smaller coasting vessels were forced to tie up, os they dared not venture out while the fog lasted.
 These details will convey some idea of what fog means in England, and particularly in London. It seems strange to us here, because the rare fogs we have are not heavy enough to cause any serious inconvenience. It is common expression when speaking of a London fog to say that 1t is thick enough to cut with a knife, and judg- ing from some of the accounts it wou require a very strong and keen bla de to cut through one. And the most an- moving thing about these fogs is that no human means have been found to do away with one of them. It cannot be destroyed, dispersed or driven away, and its evils and inconyeniences must be endured until the ordinary forces of nature dispel the nuisance. But the fogs are expensive. beyond doubt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-06
FRIDAY, DECEMBER e, 1907.
TURNS STATES EVIDENCE.

The Republicans in and out of Con- gress have demonstrated that they do not intend to touch the sacred" tariff. The President leads the chorus for the stand-patters. If any one desires to know how the tariff burdens the con- sumner and how 1t promotes che forma- tion of trusts and how needless high duties are, he should read the article in E. Miles turns State'sN evidence and gives the whole graft Git is his own word) away. MT. Miles is President of the National Association of Implement and Vehicle Manufacturers
 Congress gave a rate of 45 per cent of protection to vehicles and imple- ments. MT. Miles says: "We have no use for it. Not one in ten of our people know what the tariff rate is. If they see this it will be their f1rst informa- tion. We probably do need Is or 20 per cent; possibly more. We have, how ever, no great difficulty in shipping abroad. where we get as high prices $ at home and meet the competition of the world" Then MT. Miles says:
 When Congress gave us 45 per cent we needing only 20 per cent, they gave us Congressional permit, if not an invitation, to consolidate, form one great trust, and advance our prices 25 per cent, being the difference between the 20 per cent. needed and the 40 per Srix HiffarAnHa give a net annual profit, to my com pany only. of from $500,OOO to S6O0,O0U. and to the industry at large net in crease in profit ot $60, ,000,JO0 to $75,- O0O,00 If $50000, ,O0O, that would be, by the time it had passed through in termediate hands, to the agricultural consumers, approximately 100000, OO0.
 We buy lumber, leather and steel. The lumbermen had six meetings in one year, and at each meeting raised the price. 7. <. There was no tariff i've years until the Bryan free silver campaign. Then 1t is reported Mark Hanna, raiser of campaign funds, said to the packers: "I want $s5o,oCO; untrue. but it illustrates wonderfully well. l note with pride and joy that not only did steel men go to Washington when the last schedule was made and complain bitterly be- cause it was so high, but the very best men in the steel industry today have said. repeatedly. that they want the tariff lowered. and want it lowered at once both in the interest of the steel industry and of the Republican party of which they are members.
 'Tt is a pity" says The Philadelphia Record. "to condense or mutilate such . gem as thls. The Protective Tariff League and the Home Market Club will throw fits over it. but there is the state rnent of a manufacturer that he has to pay more for his materials because of the tarif; that the tariff gives him more than twice as much protection as hc needs; that fifty millions thrown to the manufacturers by the tariff means Q hundred millions extorted from the consumers. and that the tariff invites the manufacturers to combine. raise their prices and squeeze the commun- ity."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-06

This article is intended to take up sofne local matters, which. with q little exercise of memory, wilhb famiifer 70 most of us, and show tsat tnere forcement of a new law until It's con- stitutfonality can be tested
 Four years ago the legislature passee law placing the officers of the Coun- ty Court of Coffee county on saia.y basis. Some folks who did not like the new law. after time deciced they would see whether 1t was cnnstitu- tional, and so they hired some law. yers and sued out one or those aWIu. things-an injunction, which stopped the county treasurer from paying out any money under the new law until the courts could pass upon whether the law was constitutional. The case went through the lower court and then Cn to Supreme Court. and not nickle was paid out after the injunction was granted till the Supreme Court had decided the case.
 This happened right here In Coflee courts While 1t was being tested it was suspended from operation
 No one said mean things about the people who brought the suit. NO one said moan things about the judge who granted it. You see no one wanted 70 run for office on the matter as an fs- sue: it was to no ones interest to teif fairy tales about it.
  awful. so awful. why did not the Louis ville and Nashville Railroad sue in the Ala bama State Courts instead or the United States Courts?
 Now every justice of. the peace Tn Coffee County and every constable ana several thousand more of us know that the Constitution of the United states provides that certain cases can be tried in the Federal Courts, and that one of those cases is where a citizen Of one State Is oh one side and citizens of another state are on the other side, and many other sorts of cases exist which may go to the United States courts. Lots of us Coffee Countians know that there is something else involved in the this; hundreds of us have been parties or witnesses in the United States Court and surely we can not believe that there is treason or sedition in rail- road company going into the United States Court to test a law--that Is all the Louisville and Nashville Is trying to do.
 We are constrained to believe that there is something also involved in the matter; with present information we believe that is demagogism pure and unadulterated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-06
"7his IS Mvy46th Birthday
Edward H. Sothern.

Edward H. Sothern, the we'll known actor, was born in New Orleans. De- cember G. 1859. His father was Ed ward A. Sothern. the popular English comedian, and the younger Sothern's boyhood was spent In England. In 1875 he returned to America, and again in 1879. On the latter occasion he made his debut at the Park Theatre, New York, in support of his father. After that he spent several months in the Boston Museum Stock Company. then one of the most famous organiza- tions of its kind in America. The foi- lowing season he returned to England with his father. John Mccullough there engaged the you1g man. and he returned with that tragedian to the United States. After his mothers death in 1882 he travelled with his broth CT. Lytton. in England. playing low comedy parts. The following year found him again in America and du- ring the several seasons that followed he played in number of different companies. He first took a leading role in the Lyceum Theatre Stock Com pany In New York in 1887. Since then he has starred successfully in num- her of plays, among the best known of them being Lord Chumley.'' The Dancing Girl" Captain Lettarblair, "The Prisoner of Zenaa," Under the Red Robe" and If I Were King"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-06

We think that The Birmingham Ledger is wide of the mark when it says:
 It is a well known fact that 90 per cent of the men in Alabama are armed. The bad men are heavily armed all tn @ time. In nearly every home there is a pistol for defense of that home and it's inmates
 If there was any way of arriving at the facts we are of opinion that a very small proportion of the white peo- pie of Alabama carry arms. The car rying of concealed weapons Is a crime which ought to be stopped and laws against it ought to be enforced. but the people of Alabama are no greater sin ners in that respect than those in other portions of the country.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-06
Harmony With q Big 1T.

Birmingham Age e-Herald.
 Harmony reigns Tn the Democratic party in Alabama. For the first time in decade at least there are no men acing cliques in the Democratic party in this State. When The Mobile Reg ister accepts Mir. Bryan as the more than probable nominee for President and when The Montgomery Advertiser actually advises It's readers to support his candidacy, peace reigns in the party In this State. There are no kick CTS. no dissentients among the papers of the State. The press Is solid-that is to say. the Democratic press is to paper anticipating the nomination or MT. Bryan by the Democratic National Convention.
 And what the Alabama papers are doing other Southern papers are dupli- eating In fine style. Says Henry watterson in The Courier-Journal; "The practical and sensible thing for Democrats to do now Is to close ranks and keep step to the drumbeat of des- tiny. to the third coming of the man from Nebraska. It is useless to contest his leadership longer" This seems to sum up the situation. both in and out of Alabama.