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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30
MIR. BRYAN WAS CORRECT.

General Luke Wright, perhaps in order that he may keep himself on good terms with his present employer. has departed a long way from the true principles of Democracy and of good government. He resents MT. Bryan's perhaps unnecessarily bald characterization of Roosevelt as "a hired man." and says that the Presi- dent is "the chief ruler of the people"
 General wright's definition is clear perversion of terms and meanings, and a misconception or misrepresentation of our governmental system. Under our theory of government" comments The New Haven Register. "the Presi- dent is the deputy of the people. Democratic government requires a vis- ible head. a central management For that purpose we select man for man ager. whom we call President To him we delegate the power. just >as the owners of a corporation delegate pow CT and authority to a manager. For the time being he Is the head of the concern. But he is every minute re- sponsible for his actions. and can be called to account. He is paid salary. He is in a sense hired man. At any rate. he comes, or should come. nearer to being that than he does to being chief ruler"
 It may easily be admitted that the President himself fully endorses Gem eral wright's definition. His natural vanity and inordinate self-concett have been so worked on and built up by the flattery and sycophaney of those who "crook the, pregnant hinges of the knee that thrift may follow fawning" that he doubtless looks on himself as one of the mighty rulers Of earth, @nd the monarch of the American people. It may be true that Mir. Bryan put 1t somewhat baldly when he spoke of the President as a hired man, but in its last analysis the term is a correct one. General Wright resents 1t because he thinks or affects to think-it is a reflection on the man who gave him his job. Be that as 1t may, real gsnu- inc Americans will not take his defini- tion and regard Roosevelt as chief ruler of the people" We have not yet fallen to the plane of serfs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30
TEXAS RAILWAY CONTROL.

Commission Regulation Amounts Near
 " To Public Ownershlp.
 Dallas News.
 With the commission precribing how many locomotives how many flat cars, and how many coaches a rails road shall buy, not only next year. but the year after. regulation seems to be drawn down to q pretty fiHe point In addition to making rates, the commission Jeeides--or at least undertakes to decide-how many pas senger trains a railroad shall run. and when. Such details as buying coal and luBricating oil still remain within the discretion of the railroad managers. but the principle which seems to actuate the commission will warrant the assumption of this and even smaller details Of management whenever 1t becomes its wish to look after them.
 Regulation has been brought down almost to the line of absolute com trol and if it proceeds much further we need not be surprised if railroad men become more insistent advocates of government ownership than, even the Socialists are. Certainly if the circle within which they may move with freedom continues to be narrow ed they must soon begin to think that government ownership is preferable: To A regulation which almost amounts to absolute control. Admitting that the commissioners are more generously disposed toward the public than are the railroad men, one may still ask if the commissioners can manage the railroads as economically and effici- 2 ently as their nominal managers could if allowed a little more discretion. Tn other words, however virtuous the principle, is it good policy from the standpoint of the public to tle tne.
 
 extent that the commissioners seem disposed to do in their increasing ef- fort to secure more power for them-S selves? This, entirely aside from the grave Jiscouragements, losses, and dangers that are apt to come of the railroads as bogies Tor campaign use or of the extraordinary power of the ambitious man in politics when all the business of the country has been turn ed over to his control
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30
|. MORNING THOUGHT
BY J. MARVIN NICHOLS.
sfoikern.

stokers. A heavy mist bathed my face. Along the far-fiung waters edge a dark cloud hung low Across its bosom the light min gleaped and played The magni- tiently at her moorings. i listed Tor a long nights passageSfron Buffalo 10. Detroit. l walked upon the upper deck until the glimmering electric lights tore except the lowering storm -cloud that girted the horizon. One could hear nothing but the whistling wind and catch the mutterIng of distant thunder; The waters of Erie were making wlio leaps as if to greet the gathering storm. One could feel nothing save the Great Eastern as she staggered m the contest for every foot or water The kind-hearted captain, seeing eyid- ence of dread. said: .ou be calm we've been this way many time be- fore. storm will be upon us aoout o'clock. Rest assured that IT our en- zines keep going. and If the pilot holds her to the wheel. we'll all be in Detroit beaten face inspired me with conn dence One by one. dropping eyes warned of the be 1-time hour. Bul TOT a few wakeful spirits the great steam er's saloon seemed deserted. l resolv- ed on tour of the floating pat ace. 4 chat with a steward, watchlhe the pilot, and the stories of sailors as they recited the expectations that llvs along that wondraus chain or Lakes. But 1t was far down in the hull Of the steamer that I learned the wonorons lesson. Massive machinery was turhlns the great side-whcels. Wtth famil- tar ease the engineer Wolld touch tno pondrous mechanism and the snip would throb with power. on ana oh' down and down. until stood tar pe- low the WI tar-line. nere l fonno men that were not seen and or whom nnnnt on the ste1mAr would never know tha' night Almost nude. because oi excess siye heat they toiled between the great coal-bunkers and the IoarIns Hires. On the upper decks tho np. pointments were lavish and gaudy ana clean; here they were crude and dlrty: And vet in their obscurtty. they maoe everything possible. What IS the cap, tain or the pilot without ehe sloheIs5 After all which Is the more .ni'arsi How much depended on those stokers! Laboring deep in the Vessefs noloI burnt and besmircbed with soot ana filth, unseen and unknown-yet Win out them no steamer crosses Lane ctt Oh. the stoAer! How the world needs dure ohscurity and toll. Tnere arg but few willing to call such ire suc- cess And yet the worlds most obscure toiier is himself 6 contribntion to the success of every other soul lie tRIOMs the coal that feeds the roarine nFfs ,ts final port. After all our boasted great ness, when 1t come to the essenVa,s of destiny, the stoker outranks us all: I learned the 1esson--the honor that crowns the stoker. The petteo, the idolized. the pampered-these are the feast among us. More often is it that the man who has no place in history IS the very man who made that history
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30
A POOR PROPHET.

As showing the uncertainty of pre- dictions made by real statesmen we may instance the case of Lewis cass who was a man of extensive know ledge and unusual attainments. In 1850. soon after the passage of certain compromise measures, General Cass made a speech in the Senate in which he took the position that there would be no more agitation on the slavery question. q do not believe" he said. that any party could now be built up in relation to this question of slavery. think the question is settled in the public mind"
 This was the deliberate utterance of a distinguished statesman, and one who had but lately been a candidate for President. In 1856, just six years after that speech was delivered. Gen. eral John c. Fremond was the Presi- dentiai candidate of the Abolition par ty. party built up entirely on op- POSitiou bo elaNSTS Allnou8H DaTFeu from the South by his abolitionism, he received about one-third of the popu- lar vote of the country and two-flfths of the electoral votes. Four years later. when the party was still more thoroughly abolitionized, Abraham Lin- coin was elected President and the doom of slavery on this continent was sealed.
 Thus, within six years after General Cass made his prediction a strong par ty had been formed on the slavery question, and ten years after his speech that party was successful and the abolition of slavery had practically be- gun. Yet, as we have said, Cass was well-informed statesman of his times, and we have no reason to doubt his sincerity. The South had compro- missed until fair-minded men in the North thought that the slavery ques- ton was settled. but the result show ed that each concession made by the slave holders called for another and greater one, anDN our people learned by sad experience that nothing but the total destruction of their slave proper ty would satisfy the rabid and unfeel- ing spirit of abolitlonism. And so it turned out that Lewis cass was as short-sighted as some later states men have been.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30
VALUE OF HAIRY vETCH.
A Pioneer In HGs Growth in AIabam = PraFaem Et Highly.

A Pioneer In Tts Growth in Alabama Pralsea It Highly.
 Editor Advertiser:
 In regard to Professor Duggar,,s re- cent call in your columns for soil for the Inoculation of other soil, to pre- pare It for the growth of the hairy Wetch. I venture to G say GG.n1 in 1 yieW or bis ths crop to Alabama farmers and now be- ing the time to put seed in the ground. that sufficient substitute for the in- ted animal mafiufe if properly used. Ridge up the land as If for peas and drill the manure on the ridges. Put in liberal tbs sppPy5 s5 ssss ssn g5 No the ton is necessary to produce a luxur- iant growth of vines and prolific yield of seed The soil which has for the ino6uiation of other soil in season the next year.
 I am not speaking at random. but haps @ the farmer who Introduced the hairy vetch into Alabama agriculture. spoon, a planter of De Soto Parish, plant SO scarce were they with Amer lean dealers. He sent me pint. The growth from this small supply of seed was so satisfactorv that |. several times made mention of the fact in your columns.
 CTS gave puoIlc expression 70 th cir good experience with 1t, so the news
 Every corn and cotton field in every county of Alabama should be seeded to hairy vetch at the last blowing. hurt 1t. The fall. winter and spring from washing. will keep the soil in good tIlth and will furnish mould No plant excels hairy vetch in drawing nitrogen from the air into the soil It is therefore a frSt-ciass improver of soil.
 The growth will, continue until the middle of April, when the seed bear ing process begins with the towering. The flower Is a rich purple and the contrast with the deep green leaf is most pleasing to the eye.
 The fertilizing effect of the fall and winter growth of the hairy vetch. even If the vines be all turned under In February and March for corn andecot- ton succession. is worth far more than cost of the. seed planted. But If at every ten feet square, a single plant be undisturbed until June. 1. the seed from the plants so left will re-seed the entire area for 6 new fan growth. It is an annual which re-seeds itself. the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30
Do the people of this country wa,

Do the people of this country want "a political fat-fryer." as Golfers Weekly calls James S, sherman for President? We think not. yet that is what may be the result of Taft's cleo tion. His continuance of life is no more a certainty than is that of any other man. and if he should die in the office his place will be filled by man who will lack very much indeed of being a credit to the office or to the country at large. It will be far bet ter to avoid even the possibility of such an undesirable contingency. and that can only be done by electing Mir. Bryan. Men who have been elected to the presidency have not always lived to complete their term, and Mir Taft, although a strong man, has no hold on life that can defy disease or the as- sassin. His death would make shsr- man President. and he is not the man or the sort of man who should hold that high office. The death of Me- Kinley was a calamity to the eoun- try; and the death of Taft might be even worse. It can surely be avoided by electing Bryan and Kern.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30
This Is My 53rd Birthday
Lord DesmOrOugh.

Lord Desmorough, known as one of the most versatile men in EnRIish public life, was born October 30, 1855, He Is a pronounced bimetalist and a tariff reformer. writer and a patron of all sorts of athletics. Several years ago he was regarded as the probable the British embassy at Washington. In his college days Lord DesborOugR was a member of the Cambridge crew ateure bunting champion of the Thames. He was also chairman Of the committee in charge of the ar- engagements for the Olympic games versatility may be judged by the wide range of il1s writings, which include articles on tho Rocky mountains. row ing, the House of Lords and bimatal- lisn. He Is a man of great wealth and his place, Tapley Court. is near Windsor castle, and adjoins the mag nificent estate of William Waldorf AstOr.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30
This Date in History
October S6.

l6S3-George II. of England born Died Oct. 25. 176O. . 17a0-England declared war against Spain.
 lsI0-Mexican Revolutionists de- feated the Spanish at battle of Los Cruces
 i8I8-Convention signed at London regulating the privileges of the Unit ed States in the British North Ameri- can fisheries. of the Southern division of the United States army. died at Beaufort, s. c,
 ls67-French troops entered Rome
 1S93-Sir John Abbott, Canadian statesman. died
 lS99-First contingent of Canadian troops for South Africa sailed from Quebec
 I9vo-N NeilsS SS ouL T1u 9hHounced the 7s.295.220. an increase of over 1S,000 . 900 in ten years
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30
Why Mobile and Not Birminshams

Why Mobile and Not Birninshamt
 ca Governor Braxton Bragg Conner is angry--very angry. Perhaps 1t IS ex- citement due to the fact that ne us going to Arkansas for try-out at DIE
 Some one has told the "Guv. that some of our people down here do not enacted prohibition laws when. they become effective. And the Guy taxes occasion, in advance Of his EolnE away. to declare himself in accordance Governor Conner cites the fact that the Governor of Tennessee saw nt to summon the State troops to Reelfoot Lake to put down a,S sort not or msap sea0i tc call the outrageous murder ot Colonel Rankin "sort of revolt. IT that is his opinion of a crime which shocked not only the entire State of Tennessee. hardly imagine what term ne VIII ap- ply to our people if they do as he nas been informed they will after the
 The Governor places himself on record as determined to make the pso- pie of Mobile county behave. We would respectfully ask why .1.y ne hss ~ssrs n9. hibitlon law Is being violated every day? Is It because he loves Birming.. for this reason he makes declaration of what he will do? He says he does not like to make threats. We ask him in all candor. if he has not already done so2
 He says he does not like to cross a bridge before he gets to 1t. To our mind he has already done this. If the Governor of Alabama will pardon us we will make just one suggestion- 'SweeD in front of your own door bee fore looking at others" Purge the fair city of Birmingham of violators of the prohibition law first. then. after the law becomes operative here look In our direction.
 We hardly think Governor Conner will find it necessary to send troops to Mobile. We have five companies of as loyal soldiers as are to be found anywhere in Alabama and these, we fully believe, will be able to cope with any situation here and will, st all times be ready to do their full duty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30
Independent Journalism.

NeW 4oEk ENehhS Fost.
 It is the independent party daily and the independent weekly that really count, for the readers themselves. as every election shows. have become more and more independent. They are quick to discount the views of a party hack which swears that what ever a Republican President does or says is dlvinely inspired
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30

laws. human and divine, at pleasure. Such dangerous characters should be locked up until they can be deported not to return under penalty of death. Night riding with all Its attendant criminality is one of the natural re- suits of the teachings of anarchists.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30
A snIendid nream.

Gadsden EveninE JonrnaI.
 Once more the dream of filling the valley from here to Attalla with industrial plants and dwelling places seems more possible of being realized, If the Alabama Consoli- dated builds steel mill and wire mill and the Southern Steel Company Is re- organised we will be in a fair way to begin the filling process. The prospects at least were never better than they are Tight now and If we all work to Rether may hope to see the dream fulfilled during the next decade.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30
FRIDAY. OCTOBER 80. 1908.
HELP THE PARTY.

The Advertiser makes a last appeal for contributions to aid in carrying on the campaign for election of the National Democratic ticket. The total amount contributed to the cause up to the 18th inst. has been published, and it was not as much as the necessities of the National Committee called for. Alabama has done as we'll in propor-. hon, as any of the other States, but lone have done as much as they shou.I have done. Mir. Ridder, the Treasurer of the Committee, earnestly appeals for further contributions. and we hope our party frie.-5s in Alabama, will. in the next few day., uouble she amount already sent in through The Advertiser. If you are going to contribute, do so at once. The Advertiser will receive the mopey and forward it to the Na- tional Committee.
 The Bryan and Kern Club of Hart. ford. Geneva County has subscribed the sum of $14 to the Campaign Fund, which as been forwarded by Alvin Mo. Eachern. The campaign fund received by The Advertiser to date is as fol- lows:
 The campaign fund received by The Advertiser to date ia as folloua.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30

United States Bank Examiner Moxey. who has probably brought to light
 Acre bank criminals than any other one man. thus speaks of some New York features; When you can go into a restaurant at two o'clock iq the morning and behold s6O,OOO worth
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30
ewoRN CTRcULATION.

The Montgomery AdveFtiFer suaFauIsNs its advertisers (and makes 1t a part or the contract when requested1 that its daily CIT culation Is larger than that of any morning newspaper printed in Alabama-and that its sunday edition has the largest cireuia- ton of any edition of any newspaper print cd tn Alabama without exceAtton.
 The figures for September printed below represent the actual net circulation. all se- turns having been deducted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30
No worse Than His Party.

Opelfka Daily News
 Cannon. ayers that he is no worse than his party. We'll, let 1t go at that. Joe has been making many speeches in this campaign. and 1t is hardly possible that he could fars bear hitting somewhere near the truth once In a while.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30
Evil Days Ahead.

FfankIin Ilmee.
 Unless a check is put on the so-called in n'sf the withdra@Wai wal of capital fro from the South and the extent of detrlment can not be told. It is indeed unfortunate that sane men will attempt such things.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30

pods popping open when ripe and scat-s blow destroys 1t as readily as 1t does red clover. Adolphus.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30

c l. Finfgan, Circulation Manager of The Montgomery Advertiser. being duly sworn, says:
 The foregoing statement of The Adverti- aer's circulation for the month of Septem- Der. 1908. is true and correct and compiled after all returns from news boys news agents, spoiled and leftover copies have have been deducted.
 c. l. FINIGAN.
 Circulation Manager. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 9th day of October. 1s6s.
 RIGA ALEXANDER.
 Notary Public.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30

merits, and not on the resoprces of . large county. the area of Fulton ccun- ty being but i37 square miles 10 'ei- ferson's 10s0.
 Cases have been pending for years ih the courts of Birmingham ana are still unsettled, so crowded IS tne condition of the courts We leave the consideration or these facts to the voters of Alabama.
 Respectfully
 Lulu Judson Moody. Bessemer. October. 2s. 1908.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30

Money should be sent to Campaign Fund. care The Advertiser" Ail con tributions will be acknowledged in the paper daily.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30
Sherman Had . Hand.

N6W Hork WoTIu.
 to john H. McCutcheon. for several years proprietor of The Albuquerque, tN. M.J Industrial Advertiser, the draft given by Promoter Edmund Burke to Governor OteHo for an option on 150,- 900 acres of New Mexico territorial land desired by the New Mexico Lum- Der and. Development Company was bogus.
 Burke asserts that he gave the draft
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-10-08

three days and three nights to see the
end of it.
1t would carry past him more than
100,000,000 bushels of the best wheat in
the world, 120,000,000 bushels of oats and
100000 bushels of barley, for these
figures, according to very best estimates
that can be given at the present time,
show what the settlers of Western Canada
have raised this year in the way of grain.
Never in the history of any country
has there been a more prosperous year
for farmers than the present one in the
Dominion West. So enormous has been
the grain production that nearly 25,000,-
600 pounds of binder Irvine were required
for the crops. Oats this season
have gone as high as one hundred
bushels to the acre, while over large areas
of country the average has been as high as
eighty and ninety bushels. The wheat
yield has been as high as fifty bushels to
the acre, and from figures already in it
is believed that the total will show an
average yield Of between twenty and TWEEN
ty-fve bushels to the acre throughout the
three provinces.
1t is difficult for n to understand
iust what Western Canada means to the
farmer until he takes at least one trip
through that country. As yet the vast
grain lands Of the three western prov
inces, with an area large enough to sup
port the population of a nation, have
hardly been scratched. In other words, 1t
may truthfully be said that the tremen-
dous production of these provinces to-day
is that of a few pioneers. Last year
sixty thousand of the best farmers in
the United States took up new homes
for themselves there, and from the sta
tistics Of the past two or three years each
one Of these settlers viii be harvesting
from 500 to 1000 bushels of grain next