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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-22
A DISTURBING THEORY.

No doubt many of, our readers by using their memories somewhat will recal the name of John Gloves symmes, a somewhat noted crank of the past generation. Among his other queer ideas was that of a hole through the earth from one pole to the other. We are somewhat hazy about Symmes and his theories, but as we now remember it he contended that the earth is hol- low. and that by going down through the hole from either the North or the South pole the explorer would find a new world and possibly a new people. We do not remember that he ever made the attempt, doubtless because he couldn't get to the starting place. Perhaps Peary or Wellman may solve the mystery
 Something that we have recently read has recalled this old story to mind. pr. See, astronomer at the United States Naval Academy. has evolved the theory that there is a dangerous leak somewhere In the bottom of the ocean and insists that the matter should be looked after His idea is that to this leak is due the earthquakes and other disturbances that caused so much dam age and uneasiness of late. and he thinks the matter should be investigat- ed and the leak located and stopped. Just how any one is to go about find ing the leak we do not know; still less how they can stop it. Perhaps if we could by some means induce the famous McGinty to come up from "the scended so suddenly he might be able to give us an idea.
 And there is another point in con nection with this affair that may be of interest. If Symmes was correct in his history of the earth being hollow and this leak should get that far 1t would not only cause serious incon- venience to the inhabitants of that inner earth, but might empty the great oceans into the hole and then what would become of our commerce, to say nothing of the fishes and things? Dr. See. if we correctly un- derstand him, does not believe that the earth Is hollow, and he may be correct. If he is, the leak must stop itself in time for therell be no place for the water to so. All the same, the affair may be serious and we submit that there should be an exploring party of scientists organized to discover this leak and plug 1t up before it hurts somebody or something. Such matters as this should not be allowed to drift along without attention until there may come an explosion that would scatter the inhabitants of earth all through the atmosphere. See should see that the sea Is plugged
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-22
SATURDAY. JUNE 22, 1907.

Chairman New. of the Republican National Committee, declares that if an anti-Roosevelt man Is nominaked for the presidency "he will be beaten before the ballots are cast" and there is little doubt that he knows what he is saying. More than that, if it can be made clear to the leaders that no man can be elected unless he has Roose
 veits full endorsement there will be no hesitation about nominating the man he wants What the Republicans are in for is success, and when they are convinced that success can come only by following Roesevelt's dictation they will fall into line like lambs. They are not going to take any chances.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-22
"This is My 5Ist Birthday"
II. Rider HaEEard.

Henry Rider Haggard. the English novelist, was born at Brandenham, in Norfolk, June 22, 1856. He was edu- cated privately and at the age or nineteen becanae secretary to Sir Henry Bulwer, Governor of Natal, Two years later he was on the staff of Sir Theo- philus Shepstone, special commissioner to the Transvaal, and was one of those who formally hoisted the British flag over the South African Republic. TWO years later again he was lieutenant and adjutant of the Pretoria Horse. In 1879 he returned to England, having laid in rich stores of knowledge or South Africa, which were to be of great valus to him when he turned his atten- tion to story writing. His first nqyel Dawn" was published in 1884, and this was followed by many others, Ashe" being probably the best known of all. MT. Haggard is now justice of the peace in his native county ana of late years he has interested himself greatly in agricultural matters and the welfare of the rural population.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-22
Governor COmer's Logic.

Birmingham Age-Herald.
 Governor Conner" says The Nash vile Banner. lis illogical in acknowl- edging the binding effect of the pri- mary on himself while denouncing its spirit and purpose and holding 1t of no effect in its bearing on the action of the legislature. He should repudi- ate it in toto or acknowledge that 1t entities MT. Bankhead to the full per iod of the vacancy caused by Senator Morgans death"
 It is indeed difficult to defend Gov ernor Conner from The Banners piti- less charge. He did indeed try to ride both the primary horsv headed towards John II. Bankhead, who carried forty ringboned convention nag headed away from 4S.S62 good reputable Democrats to say the least These two horses are gong in opposite directions. One is an inner circle horse, and the other is the horse of the Democratic masses.
 The truth is, Governor Conner. in his desire to defeat the popular selection TOT Senator. got entangled in maze of technicalities, and he did not. mis- led by that desire. see how crisS- crossed his steps were. He wound in and out. but he never lost sight of the fact that he was opposed To John d. BGnkhead and that he expected the legislature to meet his views, no mat ter how forty-siX counties had gone or how many Democrats had voted for John II. Bankhead.
 The entire matter is summed up in the fact that John H. Bankhsad re- ceived the highest vote in forty-six counties-that he in a field of six was actually indorsed by a majority of the voters and that there should under such circumstances be no resort to technicalIties or boomerang logic
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-22
Among the cranky ante-mortem r

Among the cranky ante-mortem re- quests that we sometimes hear of one of the cran, was that of Pitts burg man W. lied recently. He want ed his body burned, the ashes mixed with cement and formed into a block. with the inscription Let me rest in peace" and the block was then to bo buried. We can understand how a Pitts- burg man would want to rest in peace but we don't understand why he should want to go about it in such a round- about manner. @.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-22
MIR. roMLrNsoN,s CANDIDACY.

The announcement of MT. John W. Tomlinson as a candidate for the United States Senate is published in another place in today's Advertiser, Mir Tom linson is known to Alabamians as nav ing made a remarkable race for Demo- cratic nomination for governor in 1900, so remarkable in fact that after hav- ing made tour of the State. he did not allow his name to be presented to the State convention. He has figured also as being a close friend of MT Bryan, and judging by declarations in his announcement he Is standing more upon MT. Corners platform of last year than any special claims upon the people, that have been created by any act of his own.
 The people elected Senator Morgan for another term In the United states Senate, after he had voted against the Hepburn bill. and they are rot likely to be turned against their pronounced declaration in favor of a particular man for his successor by any long drawn conclusions of MT. Tomlinson as to what may happen in the future
 In after days MT. Tomlinson's an- will be regarded as political curiosities of a curious period In Alabamas his torv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-22
FOR REVISION.
Resolution Creating Insurance Commits
 sion in Georgia Win be Submitted.

Resolution Creating Insurance Commits
 sion in Georgia Win be Submitted. Insurance Herald.
 It Is reported that s. A. Barksdale, a member of the Georgia house will advocate at the coming session of the Legislature, the appointment of an insurance commission for the purpose of revising the present laws pertaining to insurance and to suggest such. new laws as will furnish adequate pSbtec- ton to all interests. rar. Barksdale has drafted a resolution which has been submitted to a number of legislators and has met with almost universal en- couragement.
 It Is proposed that the commission will sit durin gthe recess of the Legis lature and consider the present laws and suggest new measures rather than attempt to investigate insurance condi- tions. MT. Barksdaie does not believe, 1t is understood in the 75 per cent reserve deposit law which Is now in effect in Texas and which is driving so many large life comnanies from that state. It is also believed that the suggestion of MT. Barksdale for the appointmen of an insurance com mission will meet with the hearty ap- proval of the insurance interests, both fire and life as many of the fnjustices of the present law can be explained and measures for the relief suggested. Insurance Herald.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-22
HAN N.

A chain is only as strong as it's weanest link.
 "A shoe will wear until it's poor est part gives out.
 Putting a poor top, vamp sole or lining into shoe can only re- suit in dissatisfaction to the wear CT and dealer.
 All of these faults we believe we have overcome in this seasons HANN'S SPECIAL OXFORDS for Men-price $3.50 and $4.00. Style "up-to-date" and all of the seasons most popular feathers Gun Metal, Russia Calf, Vici and Pat. Colt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-22
titlon which would lsssen the rate of

tition which would lessen the rate of transportation.
 If elected to the Senate. I promise to put forth all my energy in getting for the South. and especially Alabama, the South's just share of internal im- provements. regardless of the oppos- ing railroad influences.
 Shall the consideration of these mat ters. so vital to the welfare not only of our State but of the whole country, be forbidden, merely because It Is claimed that the Legislature is bound by the action of an alleged primary, when the highest authority of our party has declared that they are not so bound?
 I further pledge myself. if elece,d to uphold the principles and. further the policies of my party as declared in its platform.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-22
THE SENATORIAL SUCCESSION.

Some Comments of Papers In and Out
 of the State.
 1exas has every reason in the world to wish Colonel Bankhead well, If Gov ernor Conner respects the deciaratton of the primaries and appoints hirh. As a member of the rivers and harbors committee and the committee on public buildings and grounds Colonel Bank head was one of the best friends Texas ever had in the national house of rep resentatives.-Houston Post.
 But Gov, Conner is illogical in ack- nowledgeing the binding effect of the primary on himself whilSdeuouncing its spirit and purpose and holding it of no effect in its bearing on the action of the legislature. He should repudi- : entities Mir. Bankhead o-the full period of the vacancy caused by Senator Mor- gan's death.-Nashville Banner.
 We hope to see Bankhead elected by the Legislature, and believe he will be. for tine same Democracy that selected Conner and the present legislature nave declared in DO uncertain terms TOT Vent on a primary to let the people de- Democracy declared for Bankhead, and now he wants to overthrow the will of the same people that elected him. Athens Courier.
 The only question now IS whether the will of the people shall be carried out or not. The people have named it appears that unless he shali be chos- en by the legislature the primary-tne popular direction-shall be brought In to disrepute. The primary Is the voice tions shoud stand From it there should be no appeal except to another primary.--Columbus (Ga.) Ledger.
 The election of alternate senators" in Alabama by primaries has been DC inted to as the nearest possible ap- roach to direct election of senators permissible without an amendment to the federal constitution. There is no reason to believe that if a majority of tl,. voters desired to have MT. Bank head appointed to any senatorial va c2ncy that might occur during recess of the legisfatnre. they were not equal Iy desirouy of having him elected to fill such vacancy when the legisla- ture convened. On the contrary, 1t IS entirei, logical to believe that is pre- cisely what they wished to have done. -Ohio Journal.
 To fail to elect Bankhead United States Senator would be equal to the legislatures saying it didn't care con tinental for the people whose reprs- privilege to take advantage of a tech aical right CD more than they do the wishes of the men who sent them there. There is no doubt in anybody's mind as to who is the peoples choice to i'll the senatorial vacancy and it will be a very unwise legislature that will fail to endorse the said choice.- Tuscaloosa Times Gazette.
 The politicians are quarreling over who shal stand in MorgalSs shoes. But that is nothing new. These same office hunters are guilty of insulting the poor old man during fife, in the contention with one another over who should sue ceed him at his death. The whole thing has been shameful and discredi- table to the State, and there are those who would furtner dishonor themselves if they had sufficient aid. to overthrow the expressed wish of the people at the ballot box.-Dothan Siftings.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-22

The uncertainty attending betting on horse races Is graphically illustrated by an incident related by The Pitts burg Sun. A man took chances on a horse against witch there were very large odds and bet one hundred dol lars. The horse won and the better found himself the possessor of $15.- 300. That was a case where the light ming struck very unexpectedly. but the man might try a hundred times and not win a dollar.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-22

those who argue that . woman should not be required or forced to work be- fore in the morning or after in the evening. but if she chooses to do so. or necessity requires it. has the law a right to forbid it? If so, then how about household work? The old saying:
 Mans works from sun to sun
 But woman's work Is never done," applies to household drudgery. beyond a doubt. and is it any worse to worR early and late in. an office than about the house or yard? We may argue of course that the work at home is part of woman's duty. and possibly that is correct, but if she is NeIl paid to work early and late in an office or store may not that also be a duty to her. self and family?
 However, it is not question of propriety or humanity but of ethics. It is question of whether the law may fix hours for woman to work and not for a man. Whether govern ment. national. State of municipal has any right to specify or restrict the hours of labor. We know that the Federal government has fixed eight hours as the limit of a days work wherever~>i has exclusive Juridiction but we have never admitted its right to do so. We also know that many States have enacted child-labor laws and we approve them, for the children should be protected, but we do not ad- init that a State can fix hours of labor which do not abply to men and women alike In short. we hold that the de- cision of the Court of Appeals is sound in law and morals.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-22

The hustling little city of Roanoke Is rejoicing and feeling good over the arrival of the new railroad. The first passenger train pulled in from La Grange last Sunday and from The Lead CTS account there was rejoicing galore on the occasion. The more railroads the better, for they are the greatest de- velopers any section can have.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-22
CROP CONDITIONS.
In . sample Black Belt County.

In . Sample Black Belt County. Haynevile Examiner.
 The farmers have had two weeks of good weather, and have taken advant- age of it to their utmost in getting the crops in better condition. The cot- ton crop prospects seem to be very much improved and with seasonaple weather during the remainder. of .he growing season. a fair yield of cotton may be expected aS The tSa Gorn n,ppf pr9spse. ee mained too long without work. but great deal, of corn has been planted since the bad weather. prevailed snd the chances are that 1t will make A good crop. The cotton plant has won derful recuperatiye powers If tho weather is seasonable during the sum mer months for growth of the plans fair crop of cotton can be grown and gathered. Cotton Is a summer plant, It's successful cultivation IS more de- pendent on warm weather than on any other one condition of its growth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-22
To-day In History

Blackheath.
 1535-John Fisher beheaded for de- nying the supremacy of Henry VIII.
 1792-Ferdinand Christian Baur, German theolosian, born. Died De- cember 2, 1860.
 ls46-B. R. Haydon, English pain ter, died by his own hand.
 1S56-H Rider Haggard. English novelist. born.
 1SsO-City of Fort de France. Mar unique nearly destroyed by fire.
 1S95-The Rosebery Liberal Ministry in England resigned.
 1S96-Sir Augustus Harris, operate manager, died. Born 1852.
 1901-General Chaffe4 appointed Milt- tary Governor of the Philippines.
 1903--George White, a negro mur- derer, burned at the stake in Whining ton, Del.
 l506-King Haakon VII: and Queen Maud of Norway crowned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-22
ThsWherefare of the Republican.

Charleston News and Courier.
 William Henry Haworth. in a com munication to The New York World, answers the question recently asked by The News and Courier: What Is a Republican," He says that the first words. the exact meaning of What is Republican, is man that never fired on the American flag" One would judge such to be the case by have been able to squeeze out of the United States treasury since the war in way of plunder under the name of patriotism. This would be the true answer to the question
 We do not know who MT. Haworth strange as it may seem, but the re- cords would doubtless shoW ors,dan that .5s the were were DemocTats. MT. Haworth has probably heard of Ulysses 8. Grant, for example, and of George B. Mcclellan, two of the greatest test figures .,Oat on the the of them were Democrats. Grant did not change his. politics until after he
 If Mir. Haworth will consult the rec ords he will find doubtless that the camp followers on the Union side, the suffers, the b9mmers, were almost in He will also find that the people of this country are paying today in pur- suance of Republican policies more than s15O,0O0,O0O a year in the way of pensions to those who followed the much abused so-called American flag" in the great struggle for, what MT Abraham Lincoln felicitously de- scrlbed as the taxing districts more than forty years ago. A Republican is a grafter, a hypocrite, a public plum derer He stands by the American flag" because it has sheltered for nearly two generations his schemes of public plunder
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-22
Talk Up-Not Down.
Russellville Times.

Let merchant and his clerks tall dull times and 1t is infectious: ever other merchant begins to see dul' times ahead Instead of rustlnF around to take care of what busincs' there is they all go sit down and nope happen to drop into one of these dull times" stores he actually gets fright ened out of buying what he expected, catches the spirit of the store and re- solves to hang on to all his money with a death grip. This talk of hard times should be sat down upon; 1t is doing more to kill business than anything else. Tell a man he is'sick, keep 1t up and you will eventually make him sick.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-22
LIQUOR MEN MEET.
<Predict Dome "PIatROrm Doctrine" At
 Next Election.

Atlantic City. N J.. June 21.---Iniee- ton of anti-saloon sentiments In the platforms of both great parties in the national campaien was predicted at last nights session of the National Wholesale liquor Dealers Assoniation convention in this city. The call was made for the federation of liquor in terests in the United States, Tot only to meet the present sweep of prohibit tion agitation. but to prepare 10 check the movement in the presiden- tial conventions of 1908, speakers de- elaring that growth Of crusades against linuor will force the party to recognize the necessity of placing dome ''platform doctrine" dealing with the subject, before the people at tho com LnG alacttah
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-22
BASEMENT

We are showing some very pret ty 1tyles here at popular prices.
 Golden Brown, Gibson, Pat. Vamp Gibson, Pat. Vamp, Matinee Tie, Pat. Tip, heavy sole, Blu. Ox- lords and number of styles In Mems and Women's House slip pers, Soc and 75c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-22

According to the calendar for this latitude the longest days of the year several of them-occurted during the present week The days were fourteen hours and nineteen minutes long, and each carried a full stock of caloric
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-22

Texas is still Texas" sapiently ob- serves The Portland Oregonian. Sure ly our contemporary has never thought that any earthly power could make anything else of Texas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-22
What some Mea VIII Do.

I1iDa Sltppcf-
 Captain R. P. Hobson will do all in keep faith and elect Bankhead Senator for he will not want a man who knows how to scrap like Bankhead does hang ready to take the seat In Congress that Hobson secured with so much labor. should inclination seize him: want the Legislature to bolt instruc- tions, for if they slaughter the peo- ple's. choice for first place. then ;he peoples choice for second place, John ston, will be in the painful attitude of awaiting, for an indeterminate time, a similar fate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-22
APRTL CIRCULATION.

The Montgomery Advertiser guarantees its advertisers (and makes 1t part of the contract when requested) that its Daily cir culation is lar than that of any mfSning newspaper printed in Alabama-and that its sunday edition has the largest circulation Of any edition of any newspaper printed ID Alabama without exception.
 The figures for April, printed below, rep resent the actual net circulation. all returns having been deducted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-22

The Kansas City Journal notes that there has of late been a noticeable falling off in the demand for warmer weather. We haven't heard any such demand in this neck of woods late ly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-22
VIII Obey the People.
 Wilcox Banner.

W llSOA
 We are authorized to state that the Senator and two Representatives from Wilcox will support Hon. John H Bank head in any fight made against him though neither of the three voted for him in the primary The people have spoken and our representatives will obey.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-22

A modern poet tells us to "rorgeE what the other man hath" The advIce may be good. but too often the other man won't let us forget it,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-22
ADMIN ISIRAIORS
 NOTICE

Under and by virtue of power and the DoWe. deesased. recorded in the office of the Judge of Probate, of Montgomery Coun- sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder, at the Court s4uare Fountain. in the C!:$S Sth, at IF o'clock, noon, one-third cash, balance in one and two years. with inter- est. the following Property; to1Wit: 1lS-l2O-l2s Montgomery St.. 200 Lee; { acres Goods St., 20 acres Goods St.
 For further Information. to location OF condition of the property, or to incum- brances thereon, apply to the undersigned.
 JOHN J, DOWR Executor -.., Trustee under the Will of
 Joar -a Dove Deceased
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-22

wonder if they'll put schmitz and Ruef in the same pen? They've work ed in partnership long enough to aaeep in one bed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-22
DRUNKENNESS

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-22

The frock coat is no longer worn by men of fashion in London. Country ed- itprs and members of the Alabama Legislature will please take notice.