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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-07
Politics and Politicians

Norman B. Mack of Buffalo, the Democratic National Committeeman of New York, is still of the opinion that Roosevelt and Bryan will be the Pres idential candidate of their parties next year.
 On his way home from the Philip the guest of the Czar at St. Petersburg and of the Kaiser at Berlin. It Is also probable that he will meet President Falheres in Paris:
 It is the growing belief in Washing ton that Victor H. Metcalf, Secretary of the Navy, is soon to retire from the cabinet. Mir. Metcalf it Is said. as- pires to be senator from California
 Doubling the Democratic Ghajority in Mississippi and destroying forever any possibility of negro domination IS the hope of the WOfhan's Suffrage Asso citation in that State, whose president, measure to the next session Of the Legislature granting women the right to vote in the Presidential elections.
 Maryland may again be represented in the United states Senate by an Ar thur P. German. To save himself the humiliation of voting for his father s old political enemy Governor Warfield, who IS a CdnulQdlC AOA biO OOhoS VI young Gorman, State senator twill ,probably be forced Into becoming a candidate for the place himself
 In this years preliminary skirmish- ing for the Republican Presidential nomination seven statesmen have been more or less prominently mentioned, all except one of whom are identified with Federal official life at the present time. Fairbanks Is Vice President Knox and Foraker are Senators; 1aft Root and Cortelyou are members ol the Cabinet, and Shaw only recently re- tired from the Presidents official fam fly.
 The announcement that Major J. c. Hemphill, editor of The Charleston News and Courier, will be a candida tt to succeed A. c. Latimer Tn the Uni ted States senate, has created no lit tie stir among the politicians of South Carolina. MaJor Hemphill has never before, directly or indirectly, been a candidate for any off1ce, and yet by virtue of his control of one of the lead ing papers Of his State he has been a powerful factor in party affairs for years.
 The executive committee of the In- dependence League in New York is mapping out plans for vigorous cam paign. A call has been issued for a State convention of approximately sew en hundred delegates. The basis of representation IS one delegate for every thousand votes cast for w. R. Hearst last fall. The call also provides fol local conventions and. indicates that the independence League intends to exer- else the full functions of a regular DO litical party.
 A remarkable number of men who have been occupants of the White House have come from the ranks oi those statesmen who at the time ol their nomination for the Presidency had been retired from Federal office either by their own volition or by. de- feat. William Henry Harrison had beer out of public life in Washington TOT twelve years when he was nominateo for President. James K. Polk had moi been in Congress for five years, Frank lin Pierce had ten years before re- tired from the House. James Buchanan at the time of his nomination had noI
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-07
Density of PopuIatIon and Fare.

Density of traffic seems to be the factor of most importance in fixing cost of street car service and profits. Where there is small nun number of pas respondingly high to meet expenses
 but where population is ;. dense nHso4a and i'd possible. In London the population per mile of track is 23,95S; in Birming- ham. 14,606; in Glasgow, 6,779,. and in Manchester 513O. In America tn ? situation Is different New York, for example, having but 2,75O persons per mile of street car track; philadelphia, 2,533; Baltimore. 2S30; Chicago. 2,O26, and. Boston 2.07S. Jersey, City, with 3,65S persons per mile, leads American cities in density of population in ref erenee to transportation facilities; It sale patronage obtained by tho street railways of the United kingdom' rr69 thS, itably with average receipts of 26 cents per messenger, while the he aver aysr- In the United Kingdom 9. .65 passen- gers ride for each mile traveled by the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-07
Today In History
sentenher

september C.
 1493-Emperor Frederick ". of Ger many died.
 1522--Circumnavigati of the globe completed by the return of MaGellan's ship to Spain.
 1s31--Gustavus defeated lilly at Letpsic. @ 70 17S1-Lafayette prevented the retreat of Cornwallis into North Carolina. 1s07-Copenhagen surrendered to Ad- mlral Gambler and Lord Cathcart. Is12-France defeated the Russians at the battle of Borodino.
 1s1s-James J. Wallack made his first appearance on the American stage. 1S2S-Earl of Dalhousie finished his term of office as Governor General of Canada
 1s41-President Tyler vetoed the fis- cal bank bill.
 1S65-Prssident Johnson issusd his second amnesty proclamation.
 1sa1---The new Chilean Government recognized by the United States.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-07

cars. while in this country the number of passengers is but 5.2. Baltimore, according to The Wan Street Journal, has 22S miles of track: Cleveland, iS2; San Francisco, 2s3; Boston, 253; Pitts burg, 176; St. Louis, 345; Philadelphia, Few American cities-only New York and Philadelphia--have as many miles of street railway per unit of popula- ton as Baltimore. Baltimore's facili- question of density of population af- fects the profits and possibilities of steam railways as well as. those of street railways.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-07

MT sydney Brooks. a student of in- ternational problems, has been looking into our Philippine affairs, and pro- nounces the whole business "a hasco." We suppose that is as good a word as any, but he might have made it stronger without danger of being discredited.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-07

Butte, Montana, is pronounced the wickedest city in North America, and the amusing part of it is that the an nouncement comes from a Philadelphia newspaper! New let Butte get up on It's hind feet and emit a few howls.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-07

Some curious wills are recorded oc- Gasionally. A late example is that of q wealthy French woman who left all her fortune to her physician. We have not seen the particulars, and don't knew feeling of gratitude or because she sup posed he would get it all anyhow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-07

There was wide difference in the way Labor Day was observed in diff ferent parts of the country, but so far as we have kept tally. no city comes up with a better record than Mont gomery for good order Score one for Montgomery
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-07
The North and west cOntroi,

MobiIe ReBIsteF
 There is said to be a movement in Virginia to call an early assembly of there effect a break-away from MT. Bryan and what he represents. This is in line with the talk of some months ago If he desirabllity of bringing out a Southern man for President. The Register. although ready to welcome 1t, did not discover any great senti- ment in favor of the South's leading in this way. and, therefore. has its doubts of the success of a new movement of the same order. There Is no good req son why it should not be done, but there Is very little probability that # will be done. The South, 1t seems, is apathetic, and disposed to let tho Northern Democrats plan the next carn- paign as they have planned the cams paigps in the paSss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-07
Indifference to .oitineasAip.

Dallas News.
 In the late elections in the Philip pines not five per cent of the voters appeared at the polls. This would in- dicate that the Filipinos are about as indifferent to public affairs as the people of Texas when they are called to amend the constitution.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-07
HrTr CIRcnIATIoN.

The Montgomery Advertiser Eua as inc fkH advertisers (and makes t par o, s,r
 contra. when requestedf that it's daiiS d~,Inv T c1iatton is larger than that of any H Issa, its newspaper printed in Alahama-ana ,aist anH t,on Sunday edition has the largest crs.eS t, oof arv edition of any newspaper prip'eo '' Alabama without exception ~.r-
 The figures for July. printed oe,o~. ,urn. resent the actual net circulation. all rs'0'-' having been deducted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-07
A correct DescriptiOp .

whiskeyg' --.,-.-
 A Correct Description. Moulton Advertiser.
 Politically and religiously we know few people who appear to be made of bamboo wood and 1t just out from ouF wet swamps. They bend to everybody and to every doctrine.
 What Democrats Should Do. Clayton Record.
 Let Teddy, Taft. Foraksr and others do all the shouting and speech making Democratic party to do Is to get ln line. nominate man and sec that hs IS elected.
 A Cry for HOke. Apdalusia News.
 Judge Parker wishes to again head the national Democratic ticket. Bryan wants to do the same thing. Head the ticket with a Southern Democrat like Hoks Smith of Georgia.
 Struck a SnaE. Mobile Herald
 The Roosevelt combination is said to be after Tom Johnsons senip, The administration has really gone Rfs ter big game this time, for the Mayor of Cleveland is no rabbit when it comes to fight.
 A Chrysalis Judge. Huntsville Mercury.
 The bran new judge of the nran new court of Morgan County haB bloonad out into the limelight like A butterfly from its chrysalis. If he does not aues ceed in getting some of the ofiiaeFs or his court in jail 1t will be because they are discreet ofaciala-
 EIba to the Front. Elba Clipper.
 published in the center of the most euia tured town and prosperous county iR the State. If we may accept what the papers say about 1t. and We would know Coffee to be the real garden spot" of the world. and as for culture well. Elba drinks high tea" in How gowns" and if that aint Tt" we'd like to know what is It."
 Drawing the Line. Selma Journal.
 The Sing of England walked cut ef d theatre because the songs were sRs decent It Is a great pity that every Gentleman in the world would not feis low the example of the King and leave every place of public amussmaht whle9 transgressed against deceneY ana cleannssB.
 worst to Come, Ashville AeEis, A. The effect of recent Legislation ln me South to take the entire control nt th9 railroads out of the hands of the lRs corporators and to put thaiF affairs ln1 to the hands of commission Is als ready being felt in this section n \ squeeze of it's industrial spirit hut the worst feature of the scheme has vet to come
 Fewer Negroes With 6uh"' Clarke County Democrat A The new game law seems teN pe ,vorkIng splendidly. and from all aVep inc County come reports of m ahHha= snee of game One notieeRbie feature of the new law Is that you fEFsiF sYef see a negro with gun, whereas hsfoFs tbe law was passed almost every negro toted his single barrel shotgun,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-07
Irony of Fate.

Ohio State Journal.
 It looks like hard slap at the fit- ness of things In general that the prin- cipal damage to the Louisville Courier Journal plant should have been caused by water.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-07
What fhe State Papers
 Are Saying and Doing
Have to Change tha oue.t,on

Have to Change the Question Birmingham News.
 The Washington Herald asks the question, What is whiakey?" From the way things in the South are head cd now, it looks as if the question may soon have to be changed to Where Ia whiskey2' ----s S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-07


 E {. vobla. Circulation Mans ger of Ths Montgomery Advertiser. being duly ern' sayss
 4fserSs circulation for the month of July, 1907 f- true and correct and compiled aftsr ali returns from news boys. news ageneh epotIad and leftover copies have been de- ducted. NobLn. Circulation -anaRer Fvvora to and Fubscribed before me this fsE1T,.1 RIGA ALEXANDER,
 Notary Public. GOING OUT OF TOWNS Subscribers who leave the city temporaFiiy should have The Advertiser mailed them. Addresses will be changed Rs often as re- qz1ested.
 You can keep fully informed about Mont- Eomery and Alabama affairs only through The Advertiser.
 Before leaving ulail or phone your :- dress to this Offire. Phone 23O. City Cteu- lation Department.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-07

A Correct Description. Moulton Advertiser.
 Politically and religiously we know few people who appear to be made of bamboo wood and 1t just out from ouF wet swamps. They bend to everybody and to every doctrine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-07
what Democrats Should Do.

Clayton Record.
 Let Teddy, Taft. Foraker and others that they wish. The thing for tia Democratic party to do Is to get In line. nominate man and sec that hS IS elected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-07
Fewer Negroes With d"n"'

Clarke County DeMocThI' A.. ,.
 The new game law seems taN pe working splendidly. and from all aysV snce of game. One notieeRbie feature of tie new law Is that you rarely eYtr see negro with gun, whereas hsfoPe inc law was passed almost every negro toted his slngle-b bnrrel ehotgNni
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-07

The friends of Mir. John Frazier will regret to learn of his illness at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. John Frazier.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-07

Rev. w. M Crawford, pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. has returned from a visit to Philadelphia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-07
Drawing the Line .

Selma Journal
 The King of England walked out of it theatre because the songs were sRs gentlsman in the world would not feis low the example of the King and leave every place of public amussmant whieb transgressed against decenoy ana cleannesB.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-07
worst to Come ,

AsNNIIIe AeEIS, .l
 The effect of recent Legislation h the South to take the entire control nf inc railroads out of the hands of the !a. corporators and to put thaiF affalFa IT to the hands of commission IS "t. ready heinz felt in this section in E soueeze of it's industrial spirit, Hut the worst feature of the scheme has vet to come.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-07

MT. II. Y. Tennil of Eufaula was among the prominent guests in the city YesterdaY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-07

MT. A. NJ. Harper of Birmingham spent yesterday with friends in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-07

MT. W. F. Dent returned yesterday from Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-07
the same issue it also says:

ton and we hope they will get 1t, bi it looks more like 12-cent crop.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-07

News was received at the Capitol yesterday that Governor B. B. Conner is now sojourning at Atlantic City.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-07

MT w. W. Graves has returned to Montgomery, after an extended trip to New York, through Canada, and to other points.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1907-01-12
Chamberlain Cough Remedy AbsO'
IuteIy Harmless.

Every mother should know that Cham
bprlain's Cough Remedy is perfectly safe
for children to take. as it contains moth
ing harmful. For sale by 7. j. Liable.
MIR. J. w. Bailey the owner OF
the st. Martin Ginnery, having
completed the ginning season, left
last Saturday for Washington, La. i,
where he will spend some time
with bis son.
Remember that when i'm need
of FEED. such as OATS, CORN.
HAY, and BRAN, that l.. BEN
VENU supplies the public at the
LOWEST PRICES.
Mrs. II. Martin entertained her
friends last Wednesday evening
where every one had a most char
ming time. Her guests were Mrs.
Hine and Miss Broussard of New
Iberia, Miss Simon of Opelousas,
Mrs. Levert aud Misses Fournet
and Fuselier, besides the Ducrest
regular club members.
Although leather is very high
yet you can get buggy harness al
special prices at Duchamp d Du'
crest.
We are pleased to learn from
Mr.. Robert Martin, that the State
Engineer, f. M. Ker, had accep
ted the invitation of the Progress
| sive League and together with Mr.
Arsene Perriliat, will be here OF
the 23rd of this month for thu
purpose of inspecting the route o
the proposed canal from the Lake
TO the Teche at or near st. Mar
tinville. We know their stay witt
us will be made both pleasant AM
profitable to the community, ant
to the members of the League.
| Get your Cotton Seed Meal fror
IL. Bienvenu.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1907-01-12

By virtue of a writ of fierie facias
issued i'm the above entitled and num-
bered suit, dated June 14th 1908. and to
M. directed by the Honorable Nineteenth
Judicial District Court for the Parish of
st. Martin.
I have seized and will proceed to sell
at public auction to the last and highest
bidder. at the Court House door, in the
Town of st. MartinviIle between the le-
gal sale hours on
Saturday February 2nd 1907,
the following described property to-wit:
A certain town lot situated In the town
of Breaux Bridge, Parish Of st. Martin,
Louisiana, measuring 40 feet front on
Bridge street by 200 feet. more or less IN
depth. bounded north by Bridge street,
South bv the property Of DR.. H. T. Gull
beau, East by property of Mrs. Numa
Colmier aud West by Street. together
with said lot the buildings and improve
ments thereon.
Seized to satisfied said above mention
ed writ.
Terms-CASH.
Sheriff's Office this 9th dav OF Decem
hor ,oo6 JOSEPH PEI.LERIN
Sheriff
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1907-01-12

There was public meeting held
at the Court House Monday which
was addressed by Messrs. Luke
Bonin, Edwin s. Broussard and !
Walter j. Burke. The subjects
discussed were drainage and navi-
cation.
The railroad yard here appears
to be in bad shape as the cars get
out of the track very often. Last
Sunday the engine and one freight
car got out of the track and twis-
ted the rails in such a manner that
it was necessary for the wrerkiug
train to come here and raise the
wreck. There was little damage
to the engine and one box car.
Manager Justin +. Denechaud
of the New Denechaud Hotel one
Of the finest of new buildings re-
Gently constructed in New Orleans,
will be opened for business Mon
day January 14th. This new no.
tel which is magnificent building
with all the modern improvements
and richly furnished, will soon be
one of the most popular places in
New Orleans.
We CARRY large stock of REED
| ROCKERS made to suit all tastes
and to give satisfaction. Price
the cheapest goods the best. See
them at Duchamp Hardware Co.
! MIR. Arthur Gaudin who has
4 been a Tenant Oh st. John for Sc
veral years. left last Saturday for
Reserve, Ascension Parish, neal
Donaldsonville. Mr.. Gaudn is a
planter of vast experience, and
during his stay in st. Martin Pa
IRISH has made many good friends
who regretted to see him leave thu
parish.
Don't forget. WALL PAPER
SHADES, MATTIN G AMI
RUGS; biggest stock in town. Al
/, the latest styles, colors and kinds
Cheaper than ever before at Du
champ Hardware Go.
v Mr.. Gabriel FuseIier who is
/, planter Of great experience. ha
t wing managed many of the larges
t sugar estates in Louisiana, arri
we'd here last Sunday, and he nov
has charge of the st. John pIanta
: ton as Overseer aud Manager
Mr.. Fuselier was employed on 81
John several years ago as assls
taut to Mr.. Gabriel Grevembere
and has many friends here VIII
will he pleased to see him with us
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1907-01-12
LOCAL NEWS.

N-
Don't forget No % for Groceries
Mr.. l.. j. Gardemal made a trip
TO New Orleans this week.
Mr.. Frank I. Guilbeau visited
the Crescent City this week.
Genuine Insurance Oil 25c per
gallon at Louis +, Gary.
Mr.. Auguste Ln,loux accompa-
MED his son Emile to Baton Rouge
last week.
Mrs. G. .. Lognand Of Crowley
spent several days here this week
visiting relatives.
Miss Mozella Gardemal of New
Orleans is here spending few
days with friends.
Heating Stoves from loo up to
$500, Duchamp & Ducrest.
MIR. 4. HI. Rhymes and sister
in.law Mrs. w. J. Rhymes visited
New Orleans this week.
Stoves, heaters and furnaces of
al, kinds at Duchamp Hardware
Go.
Dir. and Mrs. Eugene E. Sou
Tier and Mr.. Lucien L. Ducrest of
Broussard were visiting here this
week.
When in need Of hrst-class
high grade ready mixed paint; use
the Duchamp & Ducrest's special
grade.
Mr.. JOS. F. Ferran left last FRI
day for New Orleans to take
commercial course at SOules Com
mercial College.
No.. Cook Stove from S5,95 tC
$4,000 at Duchamp IL Ducrest.
Mrs. S. Picard aud her daugh
ter, Miss Rena, OF Biloxi, are here
spending few days with Mr.. and
Mrs. X. Schwartz.
Furniture, Furniture, Furniture
all grade aud prices at Duchaml
Hardware Co.
Mrs. Louis Roger and youn'
son of Arnaudville were here thu
week visiting, having stopped her
while on their way to New VI
leans.
How does it strike you to get
bed, l wardrobe, l dresser, vast
stand and center table for Sl5,9;
Best offer ever made. NEW GOODS
Duchamp & Ducrest.
We have noticed during the pas
few days cart loads after cart load
of furniture passing through tow
going from one place to anothe
This is the time generally TIM
farmers make their changes.
Seed Potatoes,
Two Cars now rolling, hence
see us before buying, our Prlc
will be so low, we Will nav
no competitor.
Bonin Grocery G.
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NOTICE.

Leoutine Smith. my wife, having left
NV house since two weeks, notice Is
hereby given that ] will not be respoh-
sible for any debt contracted by her.
~. IN zoos. FELIX SAM.
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For Sale Cheap.

One two wheel cart, almost new, IN
coed condtion-genuiue bargain.
Dec. %. hAooh FEMME
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1907-01-12

Just received again 1900 rolls of
Wall Paper. prices from 8 to A
cents a double roll Duchamp &
Ducrest.
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Nineteenth Judicial District Court
No. 1851.
BREAUX BRIDGE BANK

LUG A. THIBODEAUX. APOLINAIRE
PATIN, RENE j. THIBODEAUX. ALEX
ANDRE PATIN. GILBERT HOLLIER
and CASTOR PATIN,
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Three story brick school building containing 90 cassfoon
auditorium library gymnasium. Two brick dormtores'
Complete of study in all regular academic SUBJECTS
and also manual training domestic art and science nsu
mental and vocal music senography commerce. agriculture
Fourteen faculty. Military discipline and drill Iymna-
SUM drill for young ladies' Health location so acres
- Sixth annual session open September 18th, 1906
WRITE CATALOG.
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SHERIFFS SALE.

State OF Louisiana. Parish Of st. Martin
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GEORGE GREIG q CO.,

. PINE and CYPRESS LUMBER Of all
Y Kinds and Dimensions, and also Bricks
Z and Cisterns at the George Greig & Cos
Lumber Yard. Prices will be entirely salts
factory.
The daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1906-1907, 1907-03-29
NoEiee OF Application to Appropriate
The Public Waters of the State
of Nevada

Notice of Application to Appropriate
The Public Waters of the State
Of Nevada.
Notice is hereby given that on the
LIST, day Of December, 1905, in accord
anec with Section %, Chapter XLVI,
OF the Statutes of 1905, one Western
Nevada Electric G mpany Of Carson
City, County of Ormsby and State Of
Nevada made application to the
state Engineer of Nevada for permits
sion to appropriate the public waters
of the State of Nevada. Such an
pication is to be made from Ash
Canyon Creek at points n E. 4 Of
S. W. Il Sec. 10, T. Is n, r. 10 E.
by means of dams and cubic feet
per second is to be conveyed to points
\. f. Il Of S. W Il Sec. II, T. 15N.,
2. 10 F. by means of flume and pipe
lines and there used for generating
electric power The construction Of
said works shall begin before May
l, 1907 and shall be completed on or
before May l, 1908. The water shall
be actually applied to beneficial
use on or. before May /, 1909
Signed: HENRY THURTELL
State Engineer.
Date of first utilization, Dec. ?,