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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1908-08-22
THE SACRED TREE.

woodman. spare-that tree,
Touch rot a single bough;
1t has befriended me,
And I'll protect 1t now;
Meath il a hammock hung,
And there. when il was hot
/ often gladly swung;
Thy AK shall harm il not
Beneath that spreading tree
One in a gauZy gown
Oft snuggled close to me
And let her feet hang down;
WOedman. fcrbear to hack.
Twas here a lovely maid
First dared TO call me Jack,
As carelessIy we swayed-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1908-08-22
Her Idea and His.

Miss Kunning-Every woman should
work hard for a husband
Mr.. Marryat-That's what l say, but
my wife's so lazy
Miss kunning-You misunderstood
me. | mean she should work hard to
get a husband, but after she gets him
she shouldn't work at all
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1908-08-22

II order to have live spokes" newly
sawed timber must be well racked up
and laid in the open air one year 10
the inch to season. The average auto
mobile spoke requires a two-inch piece
Of timber; that means two years of
die lumber.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1908-08-22

Mrs. Florence Kollock Croker re-
Gently celebrated the thirty-second an
adversary of her service as a minister
of the Universalist church and the
FOURTH anniversary of her pastorate of
st. Paurs church. Jamaica Plain, Bos-
ton
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1908-08-22

India is buying many more Ameri-
can windmills as the result OF wider
and more persistent canvassing for
orders. An Illinois manufacturer is
shipping a carload Gao mills) to Bonn
bay for use on the west coast of India.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1908-08-22

A few moments later four young
naval heroes lined up at the bar,
where some warm champagne was
preached at rupees ten the bottle.
Over the drink and in consideration
therefor, they swore eternal secrecy.
Charlie. said one, solemnly, as he
drank, you've got to do one of two
things Either swear off, or buy a
mongoose.'
There's still another solution" said
number two. What's the matter with
his marrying a snake-charmer?"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1908-08-22

There is no more attractive section of the
science which deals with the highways and
byways of brain-acton than that concerning
itself with phases impinging on the weird
and rncanny side of life. The meeting
ground of science and superstition lies in thi;
domain, where such subjects as telepathy,
spiritualism, ghost-seeing, hypnotism and
the like are discussed and explained-if ex-
PLANTATION be possible from the side of the
scientist on the one hand, or from that of the
quack and the charlatan on the other
Of the byways of brain-action which for
merly led straight EDWARDS into the quag-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1908-08-22

all right We going to the dogs-far from it.
The tendency always upward upward That
is the all goingupward If opno2 worth anything.
would predict years shall enjoy the greatest
prosperity the has experienced This idle DREAM
either but assertion based the information that to
from all the country.
The demands of the 46 Union vast nsistent
that they will To-day and always de-
myriad industries that they hardly catch We
always behind in supply.
Even to-day taxed fill the demands made
duries People laugh this That the kind of
opmist always optimistic when talking about the
United States possibilities wonderful
veloNs No land the world enjoys such opportunities
There for pessmsm. optim, bull on the
United The world off its hat to
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1908-08-22
Better tramp in the woods than a
hobo in the woodshed

Smokers appreciate the quality value of
Lewis Single Binder cigar. Your dealer
or Lewis Factory Peoria. Ill
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1908-08-22
10 DRIVE OUT MALARIA
a Nj Ii SYSTEM

Take the Old Standard GROVES TAsTELEsS
CHILL TONIC. You know what you are taking
The formula is plainly printed on every bottle
showing is simply Quinine and Iron in u tasteless
form, and the most effectual form. For grown
people and children. See.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1908-08-22
Has Biz
Future
Nations Greatest
Prosperity
Yet to Come
BY CHARLES Nj. SCHWAB.
Steel Trust MaSnste.

Why all this talk about hard times? If people
would only stop talking about them there wouldn't be
any hard times
We should take broader position here in the
United States America is the cynosure of the world
the United States is the biggest part of America New
\ orl is quite part of the United States
Don't let worry about these little furries in the
business world The recent troubles have been most
healthy check unon orr financial ills The country is
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1908-08-22
The contented Man.

The man who is thoroughly content
ed is likely TO be bore or tramp.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1908-08-22

A few minutes later three of his
messmates had started for him, armed
with such improvised weapons as
could be hastily secured Bring
light" yelled the afflicted one, and an
ornamental Chinese lantern was taken
from the piazza decorations.
What's the matter, Charlie?" said
number one. Has your cigar gone
out?''
BE careful! There's a cobra right
under this chair. He killed a dog there
just minute ago."
Nonsense said number two, swing
ing the lantern under the chair.
Here's pup, sure enough, but he's
mighty lively corpse, judging by the
way he's chewed on that rope. What
have you been drinking, anyhow"
"Oh, I didn't see him. 1 stepped on
him right here Look where
mashed him into the grass"
They looked. Then number three
picked up the native rope with which
the pup was tied to the chair. 1t was
loosely woven fiber, thick, soft, and
with sundry fiat places mashed into it
where Charles heel had dug fercely
into it's soft texture There's your
COBRA" said he. fitting it into its
print on the grass.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1908-08-22

IN the gymnasium, but to be treading
in the dark on slippery death. and then
attempt it-that's quite another mat
ter. Something had TO be done soon,
for the cobra was exerting more and
more force. 1t seemed to be growing
stronger, despite the injuries he had
infiicted-or was he growing weaker?
But what was that? Oh. blessed
sound. The growing and half-sup-
pressed barking of dog under the
chair! 1t had seen the cobra and
was attacking it! He eagerly urged
his new ally with all his powers of
canine persuasion, but it seemed 10th
to attack and remained snarling and
growing under the chair Perhaps it
was native dog and understood Snly
Hindustani Hoping against hope,
he continued encouraging it by sounds
which under ordinary circumstances
would nerve a timid cur to spit in the
face of bulldog.
Things were coming to a desperate
pass now, for as soon as the dog had
made himself heard, the snake had
put forth supreme effort and had
succeeded in slipping a bit to the
right. 1t was but a question of time
when it would be free. Press how
he would, it was getting loose Al
ready an inch or so had slipped away.
and at any moment the head might
be so freed as to be able to turn and
strike death into his veins.
Even as this thought struck him he
felt more of it slipping. Making a
quick backward spring, he reached the
seat of the chair, and standing there
with every nerve thrilling, he heard
the released cobra glided through the
grass toward the dog, which at once
stopped growing and became ominous-
ly silent. Was it possible that the
snake had killed it so quickly? He
bent over listening and vainIy trying
to peer through the thick darkness
Then a happy thought came-the
matches in his pocket.
The box was almost empty In his
haste and nervousness he broke the
first two. He lighted one by the
four remaining. They went out i'm
mediately.
The burning head flew off one, how
ever, and by it's f1tful glare he had a
vision of the dog lying near the foot
of the chair, with the snake coiled
around it's neck. Knowing that the
cobra is not a constructor and not
likely to coil around the neck of it's
victim, he distrusted this fieeting
vision as an optical delusion.
For long while he stood on the
chair, trying to make up his mind to
make jump and run for the hotel,
but the way led through the grass,
and where there was one cobra it was
| likely there were more. Besides he
was unnerved. Let any one stand on
slippery death for ten minutes and
note the effect on the nerves.
But one thing remained to do-he
must call for help.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-30


 Henrietta crosu,an. who began a limited engagement at the Academy Of Music last Thursday. reviving her weil-known success. Mistress Nell" continues in this piece during the week, to be followed on Monday next by "As You Like It." Miss Crosman appearing as Rosaiind. a part especially identified with her because ot the long run she enjoyed in this piece at the Belasco Theatre.
 The presentation of "Mistress Nell" which was seen on but one occasion since the original production of the piece, came as one of the important offerings of the new dramatic season, and the press were unanimous in their praise of this celebrated actress in the attractive role of Nell Gwynn. Miss Crosman has appeared in the part some 1,025 times. The piece was produced at the Bijou Theatre on Oct. 9. 1900, where it remained three weeks. being then transferred to the Savoy Theatre, where 1t had run of twenty weeks. going then to Wallack's Theatre, and the following season opening at the Republic Theatre, ncw known as Be. lasco's. Miss Crosman's revival of the two productions Is meeting with much success. and previous to her appearance In the new play now being written for her by Agnes and Egerton Castle, she will use this repertoire on tour.
 The read tour will begin on Sept. 8 at Asbury Park. Miss Crosman will have two productions on tour. Mis- tress Nell" and "As You Like It."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-30
HOW MANY BALLOTS
SOME DOUBT AS TO INTENT or
 THE LAW.
Attorney General May Rule Whether Separate Ballot is te Be Used
 For Proposed Constitutional

Attorney General May Rule Whether
 Separate Ballot Is te Be Used
 For Proposed Constitutional
 Amendments.
 Discussing yesterday the basis for determining whether one of the pro- posed constitutional amendments mas been adopted, Attorney General Alex M. Garber declared that there snouia be no doubt as to what would consti- tute the majority. He said that one cannot but be convinced on this point if Section 284 is carefully read.
 The Attorney Generals informal opinion about the matter,is that what ever apparent conflict might exist be- tween the Constitution and the Code Constitutional provision. Is supreme.
 ''The basis of the count of votes Is fixed by Section 2S4." said Col. Garber yesterday. After describing the modS of amending the Constitution and the election that is to be held for such a purpose. this section adds. And if 1t shall thereupon appear that a majof- ity of the qualified electors who voted at such election upon the proposed amendments voted in favor of the same, such amendments shall be valid to all intents and purposes as parts of the Constitution, etc.
 The language Is plain and the Code sections carrying out this pro- vision must be interpreted accordingly or it Is void to that extent"
 What is really left, then, for the At torney General to settle is whether q separate ballot will be used Novemb Der 3 for the amendments. One or two county officers have inquired of the Secretary of State for instructions on this point. There seems to be some doubt under the law as to the ballot proposition. Certain friends of the amendments, or at least one of the amendments, who live in Bessemer, lawyers they are, argue for a separate ballot. They maintain that an tnde- pendent election is intended by the Constitution and the laws of the State made in pursuance thereof. The elec- ton should be independent, they claim, notwithstanding 1t is held on the same day as the general election.
 If the election on the amendments Is. therefore, to be considered inde- pendent. should not the balloting thereon be separate?
 But if the ballots for the amend ments is to be printed apart from the general ticket of officers, 1t Is then asked, should not there be a separate ballot for each amendment2 Every amendment must stand on its own merit and the count of the vote on So~A ~0nShNAASuI must DC 1u0openQenL of the count of any other.
 The prevalence of opinion among lawyers who have looked into the matteA in a cursory way is that the question of the same or separate bal lots is one of judgment. If the ofi- cers In charge of preparing the bal lot believe that 8 fuller expression of the voters can be had by using the same ballot for officers and amend ments, that should ba the nafhnd TS separate ballots would insure the lar9- est vote on the amendments that would seem to be the wiser. They contend that it is a matter of detail on which neither the Constitution nor the statutes is explici.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-30

| pearnce as upon the occasion of the | opening last November.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-30

The theatrical season will open in Montgomery at the Grand Theatre on Thursday next with matinee and night performances of Under Southern Skies" a play made famous by Grace George. Mrs. Parker's play is well known to Montgomerians, and this year will be presented with new cos tunes, a different arrangement of songs and new scenery.
 While the booking for the year IS not fully made. and therefore com .plete list of attractions cannot at this time be given to the public. 1t Is announced that Montgomery theatre goers are to enjoy the best season ever known. Bookings with the seasons successes of last year. together Witn the best new offerings of the season are being rapidly closed and while the Grand will not rush attractions at the beginning of the season on account of the heat, the end of September will find the beautiful theatre open almost every night.
 On account of the lateness of the return of Messrs. Eirscher from the East. the personnel of the staff of fhe theatre has not been completed. The heads of departments will in all probability again be seen In their &C., customed places. but their assistants have not yet been determined upon. Georr Lindner will again conduct the orchestra, and while there will be a full orchestra for the opening per- formance the personnel of this impor- tant part of a theatre Is stil1 being made up for the season.
 Ed Mahoney will again have full sway back of the scenes, but many of a Ia | -k- u with.
 During the summer months the theatre has been thoroughly cleaned, and on account of the carefulness of the employees and the companies last year, will again present the splendid ap-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-30

opening last Novemoer.
 ~Under southern skies"
 One of the pleasantest features of the theatrical season will be the com ing of that delightful play Under Southern Skies" No other play of re- cent years dealing with life In the sunny South has met with such favor as Mrs. Parker's entertaining play. In fact no other play of Southern life has ever been written which presents the romance, the gayety. the lavish hos pitaiity and the humor of life in the South with such natural charm and in- tense interest as Mrs. Parker has suc- ceeded in putting into Under Southern Skies." The theatre-going public throughout the country has been quick in recognizing the great merit of the play. and 1t is now in its seventh season of phenomenal success. Crowded attraction and it is greeted by enthus- iastic audiences.
 The beautiful sentiment of the play appeals to every one and the fun and frolic of the Halloween party delight the young and make the older and sad der ones forget their years and renew the days of their own youth and TO- nance. Under Southern Skies pos sesses the unusual power of making the audience seem a part of itself. weeping with the characters in their griefs. and laughing with them in their merry moments. It is this power which has made the play the great suc- cess 1t is and which draws people to see it. over and over again. For this season an entirely new outfit of scen- cry has been provided to represent the beautiful Southern landscapes and stately mansions. new costumes will be worn by the actors and an entirely diff ferent arrangement of songs and dances has been made for the Halloween cele- bration which is such an enjoyable feature of the performance. A strong cast has been selected to portray the many interesting roles. The date of Under Southern Skies" appearances at the Grand is Thursday matinee and night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-30

letter-perfect performance as we'll as genuinely brilliant artistic success.
 At the preliminary production made in Parsons Theatre, Hartford early in July. with the collaboration of a resi- dent company. not only was this pro- auction perfected. but number of the members of the regular Savage Com oughly develop the portrayals which have won such complete favor with critical metropolitan playgoers. It was then also that the play was brought to It's present perfection under the personal supervision of Herr Julius Herzka, Direcktor-Generale of the fa- nous volks Theatre, Vienna. Herr Herzka is recognized as one of the most eminent producers on the conti-. nent and is at once compatriot of Herr Molnar and an intimate friend of long standing.
 Concerning the performances of "The Devil" at the Garden, 1t has been the verdict of all expert judges that FL win Stevens portrayal of the title role marks the climax in artistic achievement of that remarkably versa tile player. A new personal success of . truly sensational order Is now to be added to the many he has hith- erto scored as Q Frohman star in At the Telephone" and as principal member of the sAugustin Daily forces. to mention but two instances in many.
 Praise of scarcely lesser sort has been accorded Dorothy Dorr. as Olga: Ma rion Lorne. as that piquant figure. Mimi: Marguerite Snow. as Elsa: Paul McAllister, W. Chrystie Miller. and the many other sterling players in the cast.
 The run at the Garden bids fair to continue for at least a solid year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-30

We are making a special feature of both long veils and face veils to match. Always something new here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-30
To BuIld Trolley Line.

Huntsville. Aug. 2s.-(special. J. Construction of the Fair Grounds Elec- tric Railway, a franchise for which was granted by the City Council several days ago. will begin on September 1s. That will leave only fourteen working days before the opening of the fair, and Ed L. Pulley, the promoter, Is preparing to make an effort to have the line constructed fin that time. Three shifts of men will be put on tho job and the work will be carried forward Grentx-Sour hours in each day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-30
ReIeaaed fron, .Tnil

Huntsville. Aug. 29.-(Special. J. Tom Van Treece and his wife, who are accused of aiding in the murderous as- sault on Deputy Sheriff Sanders last Saturday night. were released from Jail today on bonds of $500 and $500, re- spectively. The preliminary hearing of the defendants will be held in the Law and Equity Court on next Mon- day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-30
Notes Of the statxe.

Henry W. Savage's original produc- tion of the sensational Hungarian drama, The Devil" the sole presenta- ton in English authorized by Franz Molnar. the author. has scored at the Garden Theatre an instantaneous hit only equalled in modern theatrical history by the achievements in another field by The Merry Widow" The ex- traordinary unanimity of approval evoked from critics and public Is not merely tribute to the striking merits of Herr Molnar's brilliant work. but sentation made by Mir. Savage.
 Though the opening performance at the Garden on Tuesday evening was given with but thfrty-six hours mo- tice, entailing efforts of an unparal- leled sort on the part of the members of the cast and the Savage organiza- tion. the premiere was practically a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-30

Opening Vaudeville Season Orpheum this week. Performances begin 4t3O, 5.3O, and SiSO ?. m- Admission mat inee. 1Oc. Night zoe. Children under twelve half price.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-30
Al The nrwheum.

The vaudeville season of 1sos-1sos will be opened at the orpheum Theatre in Montgomery with a bill of excep- tional excellence. The opening num- Der after the overture will be Fred Couture, the Worlds Famous Unicy- clist in comedy and feats of skill and daring, including the riding down a sixteen foot ladder while blindfolded.
 The next turn on the bill will be tho Bramells, man and wife, European Comedy Jugglers. Those two combine
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-30

Richard Carle will resume his sum mer engagement at the New York The atre on Monday, August "A. where he is to remain for two weeks before un- dertaixing an extensive tour in Mary 8 Lamb" This latest Carle musical gamboi already has enjoyed run of upwards of two months on Broadway, and has played extended engagements in Chicago and Boston.
 During the coming season he will make the most extended tour of any season since he achieved stellar hon. ors. Beginning in New York oA Au- gust 24, he will play through New England, through the East, Middle West. South, Texas, Pacific Coast and Northwest returning to Boston next May. when he purposes presenting himself in a new musical comedy of which he will be both author and com poser.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-30

The 2,bo0th performance by the original company playing Ben Hur." the great Biblical play, will be given in Elmira. N. r.. Tuesday. October L This is A remarks able record. Many of the members of the staff and horses who appeared at the first performance at the Broadway Theatre nine years ago, are still with the production. The principals have changed. but some of the working crew have gone through their parts so often that they forget because of the routine of their tasks
 The total number of performances of three Ben Hur' companies is S,742. The New York Theatre company ap- peared I2s times and a London conaeD pany had a run of 122 performanceE The original company with new scen- cry and new costumes goes out on the road this year to please another null titude More persons have seen Ben Hur" than the population of the Pa- cihc Coast.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-30
At The Ma1estfc.

At The Majestic.
 At the Majestic Theatre the vaude- vile season will open with an unusual ly attractive bill. The management of the theatre announces that on Septem- Der the regular assignments of vsude- vile stars will start on their winter circuit. with six attractive cards for Montgomery.
 The first of the turns for the com ing week will be Miss Marie Mae Mont rose, the Double Voiced Wonder It is said that Miss Montrose has 6 perfect voice in both soprano and baritone, and that her singing has been one of the best drawing cards in bill filled with exceptional acts.
 Jack Anderson with his illustrated songs will be received in Montgomery with loud applause. as he has been ac- corded in other theatres in which he has appeared. The Sister Team. Dol liner and Rogers. with the latest songs and dances. will be sure to please. Both girls are said to be pretty. one being blonde and the other a brun- cite.
 The bill will be concluded with the Matestograph. the excellence of which has drawn good houses all during last winter and the past heated months
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-30
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a marvellous dexterity with music and have made good wherever they have showed. Happy Bill Rogers. a black faced fun maker. follows with merri- ment which has made him popular and drawing card wherever he has ap- peared.
 Loos Brothers in their musical meat market is the feature of the bill and is a European novelty combining the unique with a liberal amount of fun making which never fails to put the audience in a good humor.
 Moving pictures close the bill, and will be feature during the coming season.