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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-29

to help poor neighbor who really needed help. They were not marble hearted misers, those grand old plant CTS of the grandest civilization the world ever saw.
 The natural result of abolition was install new one. The change. like all great changes. has been gradual, but 1t has been none the less remark able. We still raise cotton for all the world, but when slavery perished the system changed. The Southern people have gradually but surely ceased to raising money or of building up the great waste places left by the war. Cur people have learned that commerce, manufacture and railroads are three of the mightiest factors for securing prosperity and independence. and they are putting that knowledge into prac- that astonishes the world. In spite of the efforts of misguided law-makers. or political demagogues. to cripple the railroads, we are and have been build ing them into and through all unoccu pied territory of the great South, and the investment Is a good one. We are building mills and shops and factories of all kinds all over the country. and they are also profitable in the main. We are investing capital in multitudes of commercial enterprises and there is profit there. Of surety. the South is growing rich and commercially great. If we wanted to appear vindictive we might say that we are paying tho North back for some of the ruin 1t i'm fiicted on us, but we will let that pass. There's enough for all to get a share.
 But with this change and advance in prosperity has come also change in Southern habits and manners. We are becoming commercialized. Per- haps Yankeeized might be a more prop CT term. Is that for the better? We'll, opinions will differ. There be those who look on the accumulation and pos session of wealth as the sum of all earthly good and they will hold that our language and habits must all be of commercial cast. There are others who realize that this change is but the in- evitable result of changed conditions and will accent what the fates pro-
 vide And yet there will be found
 many who will. while life lasts, regret the departing old South with its habits. its high ideals. its beautiful courtliness. It's general civilization, and its great influence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-29
''This is My 42nd Birthday"
William E. BOrah.

Senator William E. Borah of Idaho. who has a conspicous part in the prose- cution of the Haywood case at Boise, was born June 29. 1885. at Fairfield. Ill. He was educated at the University of Kansas. and afterward read law at Lyons in that state. In 1888 he was admitted to the bar. and in 1891 he set tied at Boise. where he has since made his home MT. Borah is a tireless stu dent. Ho gives the closest attention to his profession, and never neglects any possible line of investigation to. strengthen a case which may have been placed in his hands. But he does not permit the necessities of his profess sion to divert him from painstaking study in many other fields, and he is said to be one of the most widely read men of the Northwest. In 1903 he re- ceiVed twenty-two votes of a necessary twenty-six in the election for the United States Senate. and last year. when the question of nominating candidate for senator in state conven- tiou was brought before the people. he was successful A
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-29
HARpWARE DEALERS.

The hardware dealers of Alabama contemplate an organization for the promotion of their interests on lines They constitute a large and growing part of Alabama's business men and the amount of goods they sell mounts up into the millions. The Advertiser has received letters from Greenville, ,Florala and other points on this sub 5ect. We would suggest that com mittee arrange a date for meeting in Montgomery. Any publicity desired for furthering the call will be gladly given by this paper.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-29
OF THE SOUTH.
We find the following in the current issue of Collier's Weekly:

We ma the folloWlnB Tn the current issue of Golfers Weekly:
 The South, pretty soon, is going to be very rich. That Is one reason why we like to contemplate what is left of the Old South before it passes. Most of the jeering things which unpleasant or thOughtless Northerners say about the South amount, in the final analysis. think more of their feeling and emo tions. like patriotism and pride, than they do about money. When the South says extravagant things ana does fool ish things, 1t Is. as rule, because 1t acts on emotion and impulse rather than upon cold -blooded reasoning and a chilly logic which can see prudent self-interest at the end of the syllOg- ism.
 Yes, the South is going to be "very rich" in all that makes for real pros perity; If not it will be the fault of our own people. It Is not now as it was half a century ago, we will say. At that time almost the whole of the South's wealth consisted of slaves and cotton, and that was about all, The wealthy planter would grow a large crop Of cotton with which to buy more slaves. and he would buy more slaves with which to raise more cot ton It was a kind of endless chain which built up two great industries. It was good for the planter and not so bad for the poor man as some have charged. for the big planters were big hearted, large-souled men and in almost every case they were ready and willing
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-29
Raising on Us.

Blrmin gham Ledger
 The tax on foreign money has al- ready raised the price of money in the State. The Ledger has heard but one man commend the law, and that Is a a rich man, who said: T like the law: why. money had become so cheap in Birmingham that l could not get 8 per cent for mine."
 The State does not need the tax money, and the only effect of 1t will be the higher price for all who have to borrow money. Just why the new ad- rninistration wishes to raise taxes and raise the price of money to borrowers, Is one of the mysteries. not joyful mystery, either.
 All development in this State has been doing with borrowed money. Said one rich man who has built more than forty houses in ten years: Tn all my building 1t has been my policy to borrow money. Only once did l build a house with my own money" All other builders do the same way.
 The higher price of money will check building and coupled with the increase in taxes will hamper this dis trict. Anything that cuts off the em- ployment of men Is serious to all Of us. It is the wage money that makes prosperity.
 Many people look forward to the ses- sion of the Legislature with a hope Of relief, and many with apprehension. Money and taxes are to be higher.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-29
SMALL AND LATE
Is the Cotton Crop, Declares a Travel
 ing Man.


 ing Man.
 Selma Journal.
 MT. J. Warren Hudson, formerly of this city. who was bred and born in the cotton business, and who, for twenty years, has been actively en- gagged in buying cotton in several States, is in Selma on a visit. He is travelling for a cotton gin attachment during the summer and has been in several States in the cotton belt during the past six weeks. Speaking of the cotton crop today, he said.
 q have been through Arkansas, Mississippi, Indian Territory, Oklaho- ma, part of Texas, Louisiana and Ala bama during the past six weeks ard the best cotton I have seen during my trip except in one or two places in Texas is around Montgomery. I find the plant from three to six weeks late and exceedingly small and while inn provement is noticed from the favor able weather of the last two weeks, had not such improvement come. the crop would have been practically a uni versal failure.
 "The farmers everywhere seem to have made the best of the conditions. and the crops are well worked out in most, places. The results depend greatly, however. upon the conditions hereafter and upon a late Il. At best 1 do not see how anything but short crop can be made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-29
To-day In History

1s44-Chartes I. victor at CroDredy Bridge.
 1Sl2-Mrs. Siddons took her farewell of the stage.
 1Se1-Elizabeth Barrett Browning, poetess. died. Born March 6. 1906.
 1S63-General Meade succeeded Gen. Hooker in command of the Army of the Potomac.
 ds65-william EBorah, United States Senator from Idaho, born.
 1891-An inland lake appeared in the Colorado Desert.
 1S93-Banks of New York prevented a money panic by the loan of $6,000,000.
 1885, Thomas Henry Huxley. physi- OloEist. died. Born May 4. 1925.
 lS99-Harvard victorious in three boat races with Yale
 1a00-United States battleship Ore Gon grounded near Chefoo. China.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-29
Hearst,s New Party.

AnnlstOn HOt BIasts
 There can no longer be a doubt that 1t is MT. Hearst's intention either to be presidential candidate himself or to put a candidate in the field who will stand for what he is pleased to call his policies. Tn Mondays issue of his New York paper. The American. in an article entitled The Independ- ence League" he says:
 "The announcement from the Inde- pendence League headquarters that the organization is to be made national Is good news for all who believe in- &C., tual rather than pretended reform. The American ne0nls hava
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-29
Not Too High,~
Dadeville Courie.

DdUbVIII6 OUUI TO.
 Nesbit of the Railroad Commission says rates are not too high in Alabama, but 1t Is discrimination that needs reg ulation He does not know whether the roads can stand 2 1-2 passenger fare. This is news that makes 1t clear that the Conner administration does nou know where 1t Is at. Wild, reckless, and prejudiced legislation is dangerous for a iuntry, especially when dealing tions. railroads and money power should be controlled, but every care should be exercised not to cripple the depends on. The State Is in danger when selfish enmity takes the place of conservative statesmanship and pa triotism,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-29
MUST BE MISTAKEN.
No Such Resolution Appears in The on.
 clal Proceedings.

No Such HesOIuti0n Appenrs Tn The Ofil-
 clal Proceedings.
 Selma Journal.
 A telegram sent out from Montgom- cry says:
 U Craig Smith, president of the State Board of Convict Inspectors. said, while discussing the senatorial question. Did you know that at the meeting of the State Executive Com mlttee which adopted the alternate senatorship plan a resolution to make the selection the nominee of the par ty was defeated. It was and this seems to have been overlooked. Mr. Smith said this in the presence of the Governor, VnO looked Iaterestt d."
 A careful perusal of the official pro- ceeding If the State Executiv4 Com mittee meeyirg which adopted the all ternate senator plan, said neetir be- ing held on January 9th. 1906 does not disclose any such resolution as that stated above
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-29
Decided Change in Sentiment.

Marion County News.
 We were more than anxious that the present State administration would prove a success, but 1t looks very much like 1t will travel a rocky road from now on. Most of the laws passed by the Legislature on railroads are being held up by the courts, and other laws of general nature are meeting with the severest opposition from the people. Every men in the Capitol got good their ultimate election. but If a vote was taken today for an endorsement fthe acts of the present adminlstra- tion, Marion Couny would set down this change of feeling are several, but we do not know that 1t would mend matters to specify them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-29

It is suggested that "a shirtwaist. necktie and a neat belt" is the proper uniform for a mail-carrier. If the uni form is to consist only of those three articles, we hardly think they will be allowed in public.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-29
Dan Hanna's DIvOrces Cost Him S5O0.-
 nO0.

Cleveland DlSpatch 10 Ine NeW IorA
 American.
 Close friends of Dan Hanna estimat- ed today the cost of his divorces at more than a half million dollars. His first wife, May Harrington, received nearly $200.O00 as alimony, and he was forced to support the three children until they are of age.
 Daisy Gordon received S250,000 and the home in which they lived. this be- ing valued at $50.000. Then Hanna has paid all the expenses of both dk yorces, and in each his wife was rep resented by lawyers who are known to take only cases that carry liberal fees.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-29
Bees Tie Up Four Roads.

Sioux City Dispatch in PhiIa. North
 American.
 A swarm of bees clustered on the haudIe of a major switch in the rau- road yards here today, and for half an hour tied up traffic on four ran- roads, and the Standard oil Company which had a train of tank cars stretch ed across the yards, was impotent. Half a hundred trainmen and trainmasters and yardmasters galore stormed and frettd, but the swarming bees buzzed merriIy, and chung to the switch handle small boy in the gather ing crowd took in the situation.
 My pop can get them bees off n there" he volunteered.
 Co get him." chorused the division superintendent and the yard master.
 Pop came and deftly stuffed the bees into a wash boiler and carried them away Trafgc Was resumed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-29
He'll Plead Insanity.
Speed the Day.
Bossism WMI Not Last.

A few designing politicians may con- trol affairs in Alabama a short time, but the day has passed when they will be suffered to remain long in power. The Democratic party is too great and too large to be under the control of few would-be bosses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-29
Becoming Alarmed.
Selma Journal.

Selma Journal.
 The people are beginning to get alarmed over the law that will drive foreign money out of the State. They are figuring when the mortgage falls not again syndicate" the old planta- tion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-29
ADMIN ISTRATOR'S
 NOTICE

under and by virtue of power and the direction given me in the will of Joanna Dove, deceased. recorded in the office of the Judge of Probate. of Montgomery Coun- ty, in win Book No. T. Page 1s7. I will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder at the Court Square Fountain, in the City of Montgomery. Alabama. on Monday, duly balance in one and two years. with inter- est, the following property, to-wit:
 I15 South Court St.. 31A Washington Ave. 1ls-120-122 Montgomery St, 900 Lee; { acres Goode St., 20 acres Goode St.
 For further information. to location or condition of the property. or to incum- brances thereon, apply to the undersigned.
 JOHN J. DOwE Executor and Trustee under the VIII of
 Joanna Dove. Deceased.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-29
MAY CIRCULATION.


 The Montgomery Advertiser guarantees ets advertisers (and makes 1t a part Of the hontract when requested) that its daily cir nuIation is larger than that of any morning newspaper printed in Alabama-and that US Sunday edition has the largest circulation of any edition of any newspaper printed in Alabama without exception
 The figures for May printed below, rep resent the actual net circulation. all returns having been deducted MAY 1907
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-29

William RockefeTler crows OptiEaistfe.
 Wal street did not lack today for cheering news to temper the depres- sion that properly belongs to burst ing Thermometer with humidity up among the record percentages. While the midday mugginess was at its strickiest, the ticker buzzed out most ontimistio Interview with William Rockefeller. This is what he said: T think the situation which has prevailed for several months past Is wearing it. self out rapidly, and the prospects for the future are good. I see. no signs ot general reaction in business. some setback in business. but 1t should not be important
 "Concernlng railroads. their earnings will continue to make astonishing gains. However. it would be a great would run 10 to Is per cent lower. In that case there would be more profit in railroads. There is more business now than can be handled economical lY"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-29
A Majority NomInates.

bIrWlnRham Age-HeraId
 In the next National Republican con- vention 992 delegates will be seated, and the South without an electoral vote behind it will send up 332 of them. The number required to nominate is 497, and the favorite-son States will turn the scale.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-29
What the State Papers
 Are Saying and Doing
HIndsirht and Foreulrht.

HIndsight and FOresiEht. Clayton Record.
 If GoXetilor Corners foresight iR, tho Bankhead business had been as good "s his hindsight has; whatY
 It Doesn't Appear So. Eufaula Times.
 William Jennings Bryan is opposed to second and third term in any of Ace. Now we wonder if this applies to In Wrong Place and Wrong Company. Luverne Journal
 We failed to state last week that Mir. Charlie May was painfully stabbed at a crap game on a Saturday night. It Is said that a negro did the cutting.
 A Little Premature. Sheffield Tri-Cities Daily.
 Wonder if the Governor does not wish he had not precipitated the dis cnssion of the Senatorship. by his un- warranted letter?
 He'll Plead Insanity. Mobile Herald.
 A bungling Pennsylvanian shot his grandmother recently, and quite by accident; next he accidentally shot his anxious.
 Speed the Day. Russellville Times.
 All of Alabama's steel and one-half of her pig iron Is consumed in home finished products, and the day Is not far distant when all of her iron will be turned into manufactured articles at home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-29
.SidetDak Pencilings
only Figure. were wrong.

Som man was talking In The Ad- vertiser this morning about State poll tics who was all right on his principles but all wrong on his figures" said a Montgomerian yesterday, who takes an interest in all politics. He is quoted as saying Dr. Cunning ham got 2S.ooo in the primary last got more than 3S.o0o votes. suppose the speaker gave the correct figure and the reporter or the machine opera tor lost. But he was right on the proposition that there were thousands of Alabama Democrats waiting to get Q chance to stand up and be counted, as protesting against an administra- tion which puts a fine on prosperity and industry and premium on shitt- comes around you find out that there will be twice as many Democrats pro testing against the policies of the ad- ministration that went in on last sum mer's primary
 Honor For George Miles.
 George c. Miles has returned from Baltimore where he was elected presi- dent of the Insurance Association which he went to attend.
 The association was made up of the General Managers of the Phoenix Life Insurance Company. They held their sessions in Baltimore and a delightful time was had by all who attended. In the election of new officers, MT. Miles received the highest tribute of esteem from his associates. He was given the presidency of the organiza- ton unanimously and without ,solici- tatton. It Is a place that has been filled in other years by general man., agers who have been with the compa- ny much longer than MT. Miles.
 Professor A. W. Van Hoose, presi- dent of the Alabama Rrenau at Eu- faula, spent yesterday in the city.
 Return From sewanee.
 Rev. E. E. Cobbs returned yesterday morning from Sewanee, where he at- the University of the South and the semi-centennial anniversary of that great institution. He reports that the attendance was very large and the the alumni from all parts of the South were present.
 MT. Hardwick Ruth. ont of the lay trustees for Alabama of the University yesterday, where he attended the meet ing of the Board.
 Rev. Stuart Mcqueen. will return from Sewanee thIs morning. He is one of the trustees of the University of the South. He will hold the services as usual at the Church of the Holy Com forter tomorrow.
 
 MT. M. D. Pratt of Prattville paid the city visit yesterday. Mir Pratt is a. frequent visitor to Montgomery. and has number of friends in this city
 
 MT. c. c. whitson, a well-known at- torney of Talladega. Is in Montgomery in attendance upon the State Bar meet ing.
 Mir. J. H. Lyons, a we'll known busi- ness man of Mobile, was one of the visitors in Montgomery yesterday.
 
 MT. w. A. Johnston, a weil-known Selmian. was visitor in Montgomery yesterday.
 Mir. James Hudson of Banks was in the city yesterday. stopping at Hotel Summers.
 MT. F. D. Merritt of Birmingham was stopping at a local hotel yesterday.
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 MT. ". G. caffey of Haynevillt was in Montgomery yesterday.
 
 Judge A. H. Alston of Clayton paid the city visit yesterday.
 w. W. Callahan of Decatur was in Montgomery yesterday. =
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-29
Good News.
AbbevilIe Times.

AbbONlllG llilG5s
 The cotton crops are late this year on account of late spring, but with CTS expect a good yield. The water melon crop through this section is re- ported fine, A good many loads have been brought hero and sold, there be- ing a good demand for them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-29

Now for the college boat races; we thought 1t was hard to make a college man take water. but he seems to enjoy 1t; that Is, if he's on the winning eide
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-29

"The grasshopper shall be a burden" ." quoth the wise Preacher of Israel. and the prediction may literally be verified if the suggestion of a late writer is worth anything, for he tells us that We may eventually come to eat and relish xrasshoppers. And why might they not be as paIatable as some of the other things we eat? Habit or necessity will overcome all things, pretty nearly. and the time may come when we shall relish grasshoppers as some now enjoy shrimpS,
 ''Fish, heas and mosquitoes are all biting now" remarks The Baltimore Sun. That combination is sufficient to .AAsn 6 sportsman busy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-29
Senatorial Possibilities.

Birmingham Ledger.
 It is just three years till We elect an other Legislature and that Legislature will have to elect two Senators. Surely there are possibilities in that to meet the. wishes of everybody who has a Senatorial intention. There will be two seats, two chances and fair field. Those who play fair now will be In better position before the voters than those who want to be unfair now.
 The Order Has Gone Forth. Fort Payne Journal. < The President of the State Tax Com mission has sent out notices to the boards of revenue of the various coun- ties to the effect that tax values must be increased. Has the word gone out that more offices are to be created at the adjourned session of the Legisla- ture and more money will be needed to provide salaries for the officers?
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 A Question of POrtentOus Importance. Mobile Item.
 The cause of the alarming breakage of steel rails is receiving the intense attention of the manufacturers, who, it is said, will agree to produce a more perfect steel rail at $33 ton. The price now is $2S. Here Is presented a question of more serious import than the mere question of selling steel rails, Protection of life and property are not tn ha fnrRnttan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-29

Your Uncle Mark Twain seems steam boat or dining with royalty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-29

Ambassador Bryce's cruel fling is not worrying the Alabama poets. as most of them are fishing and gathering wild roses these days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-29

bssnday Average, May 1907. .. ... ..21,724 E. g. Noble. Circulation Manager of The Montgomery Advertiser. being duly sworn bays:
 The foregoing statement of The Adver- biasr's circulation for the month of May, kse7, is true and correct, and compiled after hli returns from news boys, news agents. spoiled and leftover copies have been de- Aucted.
 p S. NOBLE
 Circulation Manager. Sworn to and subscribed before me this bsth day of June. 1907.
 RIGA ALEXANDER
 Notary Public
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-29

The nice thing about an automobile is that 1t won't stop in front of your favorite thirst parlor (when your wife horse will,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-29

Many a man who burned the mid- night oil making the family fortune. discovers later that his son burns the midnight gasoline in his automobile tearing 1t down..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-29
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Oh. see the pretty garden hose
 Out upon the grass G'm speaking of the garden hose On the gardeners pretty lass).