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The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-11

A novelty in the way Of : b
garden for a church is plL"rotos1
Rev. H. E. Herthum of GeorgSI |. to
Christian church. The struc urs
be one story, with a roof gaLu to
tected by a large canvas co's''D'
keen out the rays of the sun
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-11
WATERS ARE REcEDINo.
Flood Now subsidins Rapidly at Fay.
etteviIIe, N. c.

Fayetteville, n. C.-After reaching
the unprecedented height of II feet
the flood waters of the Cape Fear
river began to recede Saturday, with
a fall of about six inches an hour.
Families were driven out OF 100
houses and at least 200 other houses
were destroyed by water. The land
resembles a vast lake as far as the
eye can see.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-11

The stopping Of an express train re
quires twice as much power as start
ing II.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-11
Coast Wool and Hops.

San Francisco. - Wool Spring
Humb. and Mend, 1591Sc; Nevada,
9G12c; eastern oregon, S@13c; valley
Oregon, 11G15hc; mountain, 1850;
South Plains and s. j., 799c.
Hops-Crop, 1hQ6c; new, 991Oc.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-11
Pacific Northwest Grain.

Tacoma, Wash.-Market weak but
unchanged. Choice milling bluestem,
93c; club, Gle; red, soc; export blue
stem. old, Gle; new, 90c; club, old,
soc; new. SSc; red, old, SIC; new, sec.
Walla Walla.-Bluestem, Sic; club,
7Sc.
Colfax.-Bluestem, tic; forty-fold
Use; club, 73c; fife, 73c. Oats, $1.15
Barley, 81.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-12-11


others Hardware Department
articles of Hardware
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-12-11

Tom Woodman will be hand every day receive taxes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
Overwhelmingly Victorious.

His nomination for governor follow ed one of the hottest campaigns in the history of Georgia. Against Smith were some of the most distinguished citizens of the state who were strug- gling for the nomination. In addition, he was opposed by the powerful rail road interests that had been running the politics of Georgia for years. Hoke Smith took stand against corpora tion domination as unqualified and de termined as that of La Toilette in Wis consin. He waged the battle for a year, going into every county. Despite all the powerful interests combined against him he was overwhelmingly victorious
 The recent triumph of the two cent fare was largely due to the efforts of Governor Smith. He also favored the prohibitory law which went into effect in Georgia the first of the year, one of the results of the remarkable temper ance wave that has recently swept over the entire south. Moreover, Hoke Smith is an effective speaker, man of broad culture, of clean life, of lofty ideals. of a rounded character and of a solid ability that have won the uni versal respect of his people. A man of that record and reputation is of presidential size, whether he lives in Georgia or Maine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24

A factor that should operate power. fully in Governor Smiths favor is his name The large. industrious and in huential Smith family has never had president. If its members would only stand together. they could make it worth while to nominate one of their number. They might even join forces with the Browns, the Joneses and other numerous clans that have likewise lacked White House representation. A trust could be arranged on the basis that a Smith would be elected in 1908 Brown in 1912. Jones in 1916, and SD on till all the large tribes had their turn. It is a fact that the presidency has usually gone to men of unusual patronymics. This is not a square deal. and it should he stopped. The hour has come when the Smiths should stand together. and they can do no bet ter than to unite for the Hon Hoke Smith Of Georgia. Their battlecry could be adapted from the German: HOCh. Hoch. HOkc! Tiger
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
Southern Legal Light.

, He is only fifty-three years old, and as he is man of iron constitution and of long lived race he should have the best of his career ahead of him. He was educated by his father, distin- guished professor, still living, from whom he inherits his physical and some of his mental characteristics. The father is a cousin of Mrs. Mary Baker c. Eddy, the celebrated head of the Chris tisn Scientists. although he is not a believer in that faith. Hoke Smith was admitted to the bar at the age of eighteen and is today one of the most distinguished lawyers of the south. Mrs. Smith, who is one of the most famous hostesses of Atlanta, is a daughter of Thomas R. R. Cobb. the Confederate general. A brother of Governor Smith married the daughter of still more celebrated general. John E. Gordon.
 Examined from every possible stand point, NIT. Smith seems an ideal candi- date. of fine appearance. an able law yer, a fOrceful speaker. of distinguish ed family, well educated. located in n section that deserves recognition, an uncompromising foe of corporation rule. a man who has shown his high loyalty to principle in many fights. his we'll rounded strength and availability appear the more he is studied Despite these facts be is not actively a candi- date. He shares the belief that a southern man cannot yet be elected president. It is only his peculiar mer- its and claims that have forced him upon the attention of the country. de spite this old time prejudice and his own modesty.
 In all Candor it must he said that the shadows cast by coming events look more and more like the features of William Jennings Bryan of Nebras- ks. With most Democrats support of Bryan has grown into a habit Be sides. there is some poetic justice in the claim that So long as the country has adopted his principles they ought to adopt the man
 This is as it may be. Every one will have his own opinion about 1t. and only events will settle the issue. But. whether in 1e1s or later. keep your ere on Hoke smith. Sectional prejudice will not last foreEer. and he has quail ties in him that vf1l uesr.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
Marching Through Georgia.

When Hoke Smith was secretary of the interior he naturally appointed a large number of Georgians. It kept on till people from other states made remarks. Senator Voorhees, of Indiana had Hoosier friend that he wanted an office for, but so long as there were any unappolnted applicants from MT. Smiths own state he was in de- spair.
 One day Voorhees, walked dejectedly through the interior department whis- ting Marching Through Georgia" !" The tune grated on Smiths sensitive ears, and he reproachfully said:
 What are you whistling that for?'
 T just can't help it" explained Senator Voorhees,. Whenever come through your department feel as if were marching through Georgia"
 That day Voorhees, Indiana friend was appointed.
 Physically Mir. Smith is a giant six feet and two inches in height and weighing over 200 pounds. His head. face and body all give the impression of nassiyeness
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
By JAMES A. EDGERTON.
Vv THY not southern president? " Aside from any question of w party, would not such con.

NN/ Aside from any question of
 w party, would not such a con.
 summation be fitting pledge that sectionalism is forever ended and that the country is indis- solubly one? Moreover, should not the generous north be the section to de- mand the placing of southern man in the White House? Nothing could more touch the heart of the south or go further toward restoring mutual faith and good feeling. Have not the senseless partisanism and prejudice that would prevent this happy event at last burned themselves out?
 Before the civil war the number of presidents was about equally divided between the two sectionS-eight from the south to seven from the north. It Ms only fair to say, however, that the southern occupants of the office were liar and away more conspicuous and able than those from the north. Like wise their tenure of office was twice as ong-approximately forty-nine years to twenty-four. The Virginia and Ten nessee chief magistrates of those days were giants. Here are names to con- jure with
 Washington. Jefferson, Madison Monroe and Jackson. Very much of the worlds history might be raked over without finding another such group These five that belonged to the two wars with England and that ruled for forty years were tall of soul and far shining.
 ,, The other three southerners-Tyler, Folk and Taylor-were not so notable,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
Great Smith Family.
\ campaign song could be built on lines something like the following:

lines something like the following
 Who are we
 Who are wes
 We are the great Smith fau1-i-lee.
 Every dog. they say.
 Must have his day.
 And this is ours. sO get out Of the way. IT not interfered with by the police or the big stick. this could be made very effective. Imagine 1t being rOared out by marching millions of Smiths. In the opinion of some people the worst thing against Hoke Smith is that sA was once mixed up with Grover Cleveland. but he did his best to re- move inc stain by resigning before the end of his term. Besides. it has gone out of fashion to knock a man with volume of ancient history.
 Much can be forgiven one who can be Democrat. a temperance advocate and president of Sunday school asso- ciation all a. the same time This Is a Democrat 0f the new schOol of Bryan rather than one Of the old school of Tarlmanv Hall
 like Tncie Joe Cannon Hoke Smith
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24

Save money and get the EvenEne IpemOcrat and three monthly maza- zines by paying subscription in sd- vance. The price Of paper and tflree mzgazineS, namrIy. the Evening Democrat. Spare Moments. Dress- making at Hon1e. and Ire Mother-s Magazine. all for 42 cents c month. This is not a cBasce of the three mag szines. remember. but the whole combinstion fer 42 cents . month.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
ABOUT FOX TERRIERS.
One Swallowed Frog, Another Pro-
 yided for in Will.

NAuSo ASA @~A w ~~~' Medical opinion is said to be great ly exercised over a dog story that comes from Wedham, in Essex, Eng land. A fox terrier, which was recently very i'll. was thought to have been poisoned, and strong emetic was administered. Presently the cause of the ailment appeared in the shape of a frog.
 It is held to be quite unlikely that terrier would swallow grown frog, and the inference is that the dog while drinking absorbed a baby frog, which settled down to make the best of bad business.
 A sequel to the story is that one can buy portraits of dog and frog on picture postcards.
 Lady Tierney, widow of Sir Mat thew Edward Tierney, of London, who died in February, leaving a for tune of s1,500.000, wrote the follow ing provision in her vii:
 "As I desire that my loving and dearly beloved fox terrier Maisie shall have every comfort and care. l bequeath an annuity of ZIP year to her, to be paid for her to Sarah Zone, my maid, so that in case of my darling Maisie's illness, Zone can take her to London to see Mir -, the only doctor that must attend my sweet pet. also desire that she only be washed with his shampoo. |"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
nonor For Noted Pr..sy,.ri.r.

\ monument is to be erected st Holdens Creek Va to the memory of Francfs Makemie. who founded Pres bvterisnism i1 the United States In IT0ss and was first moderator of the general urpssvre-v-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24

Out even they measured up very vel with the northern antebellum presi dents. as glance at the list will show The two Adamses. Van Buren. William Henry Harrison. Fillmore. Pierce Buch. anan. The north had great men in those days, but she elected mighty few of them to the presidency.
 Since the war the south has had but one president, Andrew Johnson, and she was not proud of him. Neither was the north.
 It must not be forgotten that the greatest of all the presidents. Abraham lincoln. was born in the south.
 Nor is it entirely beside the point to remark that Theodore Roosevelt is the son of n southern mother.
 On this showing is the south not en- titled to another trial? If we are real ly one people, why not be big enough and generous enough to show it? The war has been ended more than forty years. Why not have it ended in fact:
 Noted Southern Candidate.
 IT there is tO be a southern candi date what more fitting than that he should hail from the Empire State of the South. Georgia! Despite all her great sons. including men like William H. Crawford. Alexander Fl. Stephens. Robert TOOmbs. John R. Gordon, How ell Cobb, Henry W. Grady. Joel Chan dlcr Harris and Thomas F. Watson. Georgia has never furnished a presi- dent of the United States. In the person of her present governor. the Hon. Hoke Smith. she now has a can didste big enough to he considered sside from location and still bigger when to his own claims are added those of his section and his state.
 Governor Smith is descended from the famous General Hoke on one side end from a New England educator on the other. He has heen a distinguish cd lawyer and editor. He was ia CleveIa1d's cabinet. but had such a lofty sense of duty and party loyalty that. although a gold man. he decided to support Bryan in 1Ss5 and resigned his portfolio. Prior tO his elevation to the cabinet he was an ardent taTiT re
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
Hoke Smith of Georgia
Distinguished asouthener Who Though Not Actively can- dldate For the Presidency, Has Qualities That Demand Attention and Will Wear-Man of Giant Phy-
 sique, Broad Culture and Lofty Ideals.

former and by his own personal ef- forts swung his state to Cleveland when the chief politicians were for Hill. In 1899 he was unanimously elected president of the International Sunday School association.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24

was born in North Carolina. Cannon went west to enrich the brains and sensationalize the language of Indiana and Illinois, while Smith drifted south to make life more interesting for the railroads. That these two distinguish ed Tar Heels are now candidates for the presidency shows what North Carolina birthplace may do for man provided he leaves the state at suff1- ciently early age.
 Clark Howell, editor of the Atlanta Constitution and member of the Dem ocratic national committee, was slated for the succession to the governship, and rumor said that this was only to be stepping stone to the senate. It was beautiful plan, but something happened to it. The something was the Hon. Hoke Smith. After he got through the plan was not so lovely to look upon or would not have been if there had been enough left of it to be seen with the naked eve.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
Joked With His First Name.


 When MT. Smith went into the cabi- net the northern papers showed a dis position to regard him as a joke. They had all kinds of fun with his first pocus and other irreverent forms. It did not take long, however, to discover that the wearer of the name was a big man in his way, big enough to live down any name or any efforts of the funny men relative thereto. This fact dawned even on the jokesmiths, after which Mr. Smith was treated with re- spect. A man cannot help his name any more than he can help being fat or having warts. Considering its distin- guished origin, Hoke is a very good name indeed AS for Smith, no one would think of refecting on that any more than he would of refiecting on the attraction of gravitation. To paraphrase what Lincoln said of the common people, the Lord must love the Smiths-he made so many of them.
 We hear much these days of vari- ous kinds of consciousness, class con sciousness among the rest What the Smiths need is family consciousness or name consciousness that would cause them to stand together The ar dor for their common patronymic should so burn in their boSoms that it would consume to ashes all such minor differences as Smythe and Schmidt, es- pecially Smythe. Any kind of con sciousness that would obliterate Smythe should be hailed as public benefac- tor. After the simplified spelling board finishes with such words as tho and ''kist" 1t should get busy with Smythe and few other proper names.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-03-06

people. Regarding the saloon as n
whole, its influence pollutes both
public and private life.
Under the law it enjoys only such
rights ms are given to ii under the
form of license. 1t is restricted Hs
to the hours ii shall keep open; ii is
closed ON days OF election, in times
OF calamity and during periods of
great public cNcitmcnt; the sale of
its goods are restricted to minors
and other classes; il is invariably
the companion of vice, as is born"
out 10y anyone who will read Tia"
story of the wine room, tn" story OF
the gambling tables and records Of
the various Ccntcrs of the pOpula-
ton. Its record of five or six years
In St Francois county alone with
its humicidcs and suicides, its hrok-
cn homes and divorces, its poverty
and want, sin and shame to young
men and women, merely confirms
the wisdom and the necessity of tn"
legal restrictions thrown about 1t,
Few men would think Of rearing
their families In close proximity to
n saloon. All these things and
many others that might be added
have definitely fixed the status of
the saloon as Il pcrnicious influence
to morals. Morally, without refer
encc to religion whatever, there can
be no plea made for its pcrpctuatiOn
in St. Frpncois county or elsewhere.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-03-06

by the experience of other counties
and towns when he says, saloon rev
cnue is absolutely essential.
.. Even the advocates of the sa-
looms from revenue standpoint ad-
nit that there will he IA decrease in
criminal costs and in the costs of
policing when the saloons are closed.
Here is another saving,
T. The estimated half million
dollars going out of st. Francois
county each year from it's IS saloons
is direct and distinct loss. With
out tn" saloon 1t will b" diverted IN
to lcgitimat" channels and each
member of society will necessarily
receive the benefit from having this
immense sum remaining at HON"
and lcgitimntcly employed.
/. one dollar per capita Will pay
in st. Francois county tn" entire
amount now received from tn" sa-
looms licenses.
!. The attitude Of the saloon in
demanding its retention from pure
ly revenue standpoint Is clearly de-
pictcd in the following circu ar pub
iishcd by the Local Option League.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-03-06
Local Option Departno't
City councils Extraordinary Act.

The closing chapter in the writ
ten history was made on Monday
night, Murchs2nd. The city attor,
ney introduced resolution into the
council that had for its object the
making Of the city party to the
suit being prosecuted before tn"
higher courts. Again, this was with.
out any written or otherwise "N-
pressed desire of the citizens ui
Pennington then before the council.
This resolution was carried 10y "A
vote of six To two of tn" council. II
spells additional legal expenses, and
if the council did not exceed its
jurisdiction, the citizens viii have
to pay the expenses. And for what
purpose? Merely becoming II party
To a suit that had been prosecuted
to pcrp"tutatc the saloons and that
has that for it's object. Acadcomi-
cally and technically, 1t might b"
stated that the city became IA party
to the suit to preserve it's own rights.
But according to the decision of tn"
circuit court, whatever rights had
lllilfl'N III lllt tlt llhh ''''' i''N ~
its not having awaited itself of thos"
rights. Bcfor" the matter was pre-
scented tn" city could have moved in
Il legal way, had the census taken,
certified to the county court and
saved the eXpcns" of legal proceed
ings.
There are several observations
that can hc made, without rejecting
upon the council, it's officers or
members.
For some time past tn" city has
been very dclicatr about becoming
involved in any legal proceedings.
The council has wisely taken into
consideration the costs that must
be paid, the expense of attorneys,
etc. But in this matter, the Nom
bcrs Of the council voting for tn"
resolution seem to have departed
from their heretofore cautionary
manner Of dealing with such things.
1t seems that they have been mis-
led by others or else hav" taken n
snap Judgment.
II appears also that the resolution
is designed more to help the inter
ests that are contcSting the Local
Option movement, the saloons and
liquor, than it is to protect the city
OF Pennington and its citizens.
II should also be noticed that the
resolution upon which the city acted
was introduced by the city attorney
and that he stated that he was act
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-03-06
A FEW FINAL THINGS
FOR You TO CONSIDER

On Saturday, March eth, the
voters of st. Francois county will
definitely decided the question of 10
cal option, which has been agitatcd
for the past month. In these col
uns there have appeared each week
information bearing upon this sub
jcct, designed to fairly present
the arguments for the adoption of
this measure. The discussion has
been conducted in II spirit of fair
ness without abuse, without attack
upon the opponents. II is n source
Of qualification that the arguments
advanced have not as yet been
answered by anyone, although these
columns were declared by the Editor
of the paper to be open to the other
side. Much matter has been printed
in one or two other papers of the
county bearing upon the other side
Of the question, but these articles
were so evidently inspired by the
liquor interests outside of the county
that little attention has been paid to
them. The only local plea that has
been made is thnt with reference tn
revenue and rock roads. The com
mittee for the local option campaign
has taken much pleasure in publish
ing the figures prepared by an eff
cient Couny clerk. Its answer to
these figures and the argument for
revenue is fairly presented under
the heading "3l Miles Rock Road.
After careful thought and delihera-
ton, We are entirely willing to let
the matter rest with this rs the final
answer to the plcadiugs of dollars
and cents. We bplicV" that TIA" ar
ray of homicidcs, suicides and more
or less serious woundings from sa-
loon brawls in the county for the
past five years, is an absolutely un-
answcrahlc argument to tn" plea,
eve need tn" rovcnu" of tn" Sa-
looms
With the matter presented in this
issue the work Of the publicity com
mite" is ended, for tn" tim" being
at least That committee desires to
thank all lovers of fair play for the
kind manner in which its work has
hccn received.