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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-09-11

The nearest ~
comparison U
in the way OF
war which We
have at hand is
the Russo-Jap
ese conflict IN
which a crimson
total OF 33G,7S6 OF
killed and wonn-
ded was rolled
up. The hurry,
hustle and bus
tie OF America
gives this coun-
try a standing
all over the
globe as being
in the front
rank in the list
of casualties
Splendid pre-
cautions are
taken ny lhe
government and
every yearthese
are increased,
but at the same
time the mercl-
less scythe CON
tinues to reap
lust as bounti.
full a harvest
In the martB OF
industry,
In France. sta
tistics from
Washington say
A.. 900 IpI In,
borers q i o II 9
lost their lives
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-09-11

of actual casualties can never be
known, but the government furnishes
us with reports Of the killed.
Just recently the interstate COM
merce commission made public its re-
port for the year 1907 Its report
places the killed and injured upon
railroads alone a. 1885. This does
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-09-11

I make an exception In this case, 80
that other sufferers from kidney trou-
BILE may profit by my experience"
Sold by all dealers. 80 cents a boz.
Foster.Milburn Co, Buffalo, n. Y.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-09-11

each year meet violent
deaths from causes other
than war. OF this mum
Der the United States lays
claim to 100000. Few of
the states keep track of
the injuries which are suf-
fered by inhabitants. Only
a record of deaths is Sc
cured. Hence the number
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-09-11
A TEXAS CLERGYMAN
Speaks Out for the Benefit Of Suffering
Thousands.

Rev. G, NJ. Gray. Baptist Clergyman,
OF Whltesboro, Tex, says: -Four years
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-09-11

Ing modes Ot industry Inc SIIuc'
tural Workers union, which has its
headquarters in Chicago, reports that
In 1906 II had over 1900 members
and at the end Of that year this mum.
her was reduced to something like
1850. Those men as they worked
high about the common habitation OF
mankind little thought that their vo-
cation was far more hazardous than
that Of the straightforward man In
blue uniform with u. S. A. stamped
on his cartridge belt.
But aside from this great carnage
Brains are being put to work every
day devisng methods OF succor Tor
the families of the mon, women ana
children whose lives are snufed out
Tor the cause of industry. Perhaps
the greatest OF prcsent-day plans
which has been put into effect was
that statute. known us the employers
liability law, which the last congress
gave the people of the United states
This should make living 4 more safe
occupation for the workingman. the
measure provides that where the toll
or is slain while under the directions
OF his employer, the concern, hrm
corporation or institution is held IL
able for his death and that his family
shall be provided for in coin OF th'
realm. A mans carelessness or IT
RESPONSIBLE condition at the time o
the accident, of course, debars nj
widow and fatherless children iron
the benefits which they might hav
reaped had the case been othe'
wise.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-09-11

mer with his left. consequently the
carnage OF the battlefield is outstripped
by the number OF lives snuffed out by
railroads, mines. mills, workshops
etc The actual ratio ia two to one in
favor Of peace
BY that statement is meant that,
tho average deaths each year for 20
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19
No Capacity For Governing.

fOrL FdNue Journal.
 News comes from the Republic or Liberia in Africa, country inhabir- ed. owned and governed by negroes. that affairs are In such a shape that some of the powers of the world (pre- sumably one of the white powers) will have to take charge of the country in its own interest and that of the world at large. Every experiment tried so far has shown conclusively that the negro left to himself Is incapable Of self-government. The only negro governments that have stood for any considerable length of time are those where the rule is the worst and most oppressive form of despotism; where the subjects are really slaves. their property and lives being at the com mand of the ruler. Wherever popular government has been tried by negroes 1t has invariably ended in failure. They have not yet reached the stage of development where the mass can be trusted with their own interests, and some writers claim they will never reach 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19
Farming outlook fin the wlresrasu.


 The outlook for agriculture in the Wiregrass belt is more encouraging this season than 1t was last In some respects. for several years past. Many of the ablest farm hands for many years have sought the turpentine and timber camps of lower Alabama and Western Florida, but the financial panic shut down most of these. and their employees are drifting back to the farm. Tn addition to these quite quantity of the labor which gave up farm life for the allurements of town existence year or two since have decided to go back to the farm and make 10-cent cotton.
 To supply this addition of help with motive power. the land owners of the county have been buying many mules of our livestock dealers On Friday last one firm sold twenty-three head and another sold nineteen. Other deal CTS also sold a number of mules.
 While our farming interests are thus spreading out. there iF no question thar the princes of finance are going to be moro conservative this year than in the past. and money matters will be a little closer with the masses If these policies arS carried out in good earn est endeavor, Dale County is likely to produce a larger crop with less eN- pense than she has done in many years aGonA
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Proper Courtesy.

Birmingham Ledger.
 Judge Jones says it would be inde- cent in a judge of a great court to criticise a governor. and that 1t would be indecent for a Governor to criticize a judge In the discharge of his duties. purpose to enter into the controversy between Judge Jones and Governor Conner. That Is their affair. This Is merely to approve the general idea that high officials should treat each other win respect. at least in public words. or public papers.
 It Is gratifying that Judge Jones re- fused to hurl back the epithets that have been hurled at him in public. He might have felt justified, but he properly declined. The fact that he did intimate that he had an opinion on the subject. is no part of this arr High public officials should treat each other with respect in public ana in speeches and papers. When they do not they lower the whole tone ot our public life. We have had too much of the denunciation plan and 1t has done nothing, but tend to make the people believe that all public officials are corrupt or Bad, The truth is that we have rarely had bad man in pub lie life in Alabama We have no bati man in high office in our state. or Federal offices. They may not do as we want them to do, but they are not corrupt. There may be some malice. some vindictiveness. some bad man ners, but not corruption. If our of ficials take care to be polite we will all respect them more. and the offices more, and we should.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19
Interesting Historical Incident.

NntNEGBtAMK kAt9NoEhCaA AocAoCSse
 Florence Times.
 Times office of two loyal and faithful ex-Confederate Soldiers--Mator James R. Grove. of Shefield. and Hon. John B. Kennedy, of Lawrenceburg, Tenp., in recalling incidents of the old times suRRested by the meeting of these two comrades -in-arms. an historical fact or curious interest was developed. tnat should ind permanent record in the ar chives of history. The basis of this incident was that these two ex-soldiers are the last survivors of six men who organized the first Ku KIux Klan In inc South: and they both agreed in their statement to this effect.
 These two gentlemen and four others. living at the time, December, 1865, at Pulaski, Tenn, forty-three years ago, all close friends, formed club for social and educational champtonsnip. and called it's name Kurklos, Greek word meaning circle. The members lat- CT called 1t Ku Klux; and later still, at the suggestion of one of their num- Der, they became known at the Ku Klux ISIan. The circle was close one: none outside of it knew it's member ship. and while still only a social club, parades were sometimes made through the town in all sorts of scary and out l4nQlBn COSLutuGS anu dASB 0ASS1s Lho effect on the ignorant and superstiti- tious was surprising, and 1t stopped in a measure those characters from night prOwling. Later on, when in those dis organized times lawless persons com menced to show defiance to the author tiles and misdemeanors and outbreaks became numerous, the terrifying effects of the Ku Klux Klan were brought into play with good results The Kur- klos. an innocent social circle, without striking a blow, without harming the hair of any one's head, had grown to be silent power. intimidating the law less and restoring order where before the law and its officers had been set at defiance. The fame of the Klan went abroad throughout the South--it spread like wild-flre to meet a condition that placed the women and children. and the men as well. at the mercy of thieves and robbers and vagabonds. Klans were organized everywhere--they ac- compIished their purpose and as law and order were re-established, they re- tired from active service and their name and their works remained only as a memory.
 The six men who organized the first Ku Klux Klan were three lawyers. an editor. and the two gentlemen above named, Mir. Kennedy heinz a merchan and Major Grove a cotton buyer. The first Grand Cyclops was the editor, Frank O. McCord, at that time editor of The Pulaski Citizen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19
To the Alabama Daughters of the

To the Alabama Daughters of the American Revolution:
 As a member of Memorial Continen- Hall Committee of Alabama, of which Mrs. Ellen Peter-Bryce is the able chairman, wish to speak to A1' abama Daughters of the Revolution concerning Continental Hall and beg their continued interest and support
 About nlne years ago when the nS
 ter of erecting this memorial to our Revolutionary ancestors was really ag- itated, 1t seemed q most impossible thing and those who sought to arouse D. A. R. showed plainly they felt 1t to be a great undertaking and they could not prophecy An early fulftii- ment of their wishes concerning 1t. Tn fact. it seemed so far ln the "dim distance" that no Dangnter then iiv- ing could hope to see Continental Hal completed. At the tenth Continental Congress. seven years ago, Mrs. Henry M. Shepard of Chicago. Chairman or the National Continental Hall Commit tee, made her report and called for contributions She made splenftd appeal and SO stirred the patriotic zeal of the women that money poured in and generous pledges wore made Tor the future. This occasion seered 10 mark a change in the fortunes of Con- IlnGnJAl f1ail anu oAuCG hidl NAfhS terest has been steadily and solidly in- creasine and from year to year work on the building has progressed lor costing $50,O00 has been purchased and paid for. and more than $25O,UOU has been expended on the Hall, and the work goes on. It is really sur prIsing, and is evidence of the ioy- atty and patriotism of the D. A. R. to see how they are working and plan ming and giving from all the States to complete the Hall. The thirteen Co., Ionial States have raised the money (several thousand dollars each) for the large marble columns to be placed around the memorial porticos on the left of the building, which rortico was dedicated during tine last Continental Congress with most impressive cere- monies. In some cases, prominent wo- men appealed to their State Legisla- lures and secured appropriations for their columns. number Of the states have talk en different parts of the building. such as committee rooms, na- tional board room. vestibule, windows. chandeliers. clock. etc.. as memorials and are raising the sums required Tor these. Overhead in the auditorium the coats of arms of all the States are to be painted by a distinguished artist. and we preseume the money for this will be raised by the different statsa-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19
A tribute to The Memory of q south
 ern Poet. Ff

Tn the death of James R. Randall an- other conspicuous figure in the great drama of the Civil War has passed from the scene. Not on the field of battle his fame was won. because nature had denied him the physical strength for a soldier. But there Is a weapon mightier than the sword that in his skillful hand did noble service for the South. While he wrote many things which we'll deserve to be remem- bered. they have been eclipsed by the splendor of his famous war song. and 1t is as the author of Maryland. My Maryland,Y that he will go down to fame. With the exception of the Mar seillaise" this is. perhaps. the most soul-stirring song of It's kind ever written. and but for the fact that It's appeal Is addressed to single State. it would undoubtedly have been ac! cepted as the national hymn of the Southern Confederacy.
 In recognition of Mir. Randall's patri- otic devotion to the South 1t is sug- gested on the advice and approval of the State Historian. that it would be fitting tribute, to the memory of the poet if his song were included in the program for the celebration of Lees birthday, by chapters of the U. D. c. and other organizations all over the state. wherever public exercises are held.
 E. F. AudreVys
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19
This Years Crop.

From all parts of Southeast Ala bama come reports that farmers are holding much cotton; At almost every bales of cotton kept in reserve for the high prices that they think will vel be secured. Asked about next sea- son's crop. nearl yevery farmer will tel Iyou that he plans to plant about the same as last year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19
P. Andrews.
HISTORICAL.

Mrs. Harvey E. Jones.
 GA S. Lawrence St. Phoue zOIx
 It is given to the Daughters of Ala barna Division the privilege of recount ing the work of their women of 'e1-'Bs. To tell that "In all the broad limits of the Confederacy." none toiIed, or suf- fered more than they; theirs was the agony of suspense. for weeks would pass befofe news came from the front. They gave up necessaries that the sick might be nourished. None of this is known, save those who received the blessing of their tenderness and care.
 Each Chapter of U. D. c. will be asked to write of the women of their locality.
 The Historian of the Division invit- ed the historians of the four Mont gomery Chapters to meet with her and confer together on the I1th of Jan uary. Tn spite of lowering skies the historians of the Cradle of the Con- federacy Chapter and Sophie Bibb Chapter answered the appeal. It is earnestly desired that each Chapter secure the testimony of the grand wo- men before it is too late. Each Chap ter in the State will be asked to write of the women in their locality who
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19
DAUGHTERS OF THE { AMERICAN REVOL UTION


 Ai.sotssn. ,tSt as' sss $ Hs Ferry F st. % %GOntsoa- cry, Ala
 "Remember tue days of old; consids' sas sasass years aaS Sf anx Wifi saoa shss 'iemove not the ancient landmara which thy fathers have set --Soiomoh
 state Di. eetory.
 Regent--Mr, Aurora Pryor Me % vice- kessnt-Mrs. aM Rhett Goods. Mo sscretary--Mrs william Harvey. New Treasurer Mrs. ]. C, Street Opeiika Official Reader--Mrs. H. ID. Barr' An niston. .,,, Alstorian--iMiss Anne Marks VII Chapiain--ars. Ellen Peter-Bryce TuscaIoosa. Agent american Monthly--Mrs. J. A Poet Laureate. allss Metta TnompsoA MobIs.
 Chapter Directory
 General Suilitery-BIrmingh ghams 6s gent, Mrs. J. V. Allen.
 Peter roIa ey y--.Alentgomery; Regent Andrew JauKson--railadega Regent Mrs. A. c. Storey.
  gent. Mrs. George Duncan. Martha Wayles Jefferson-OpeLka. !. Regent. Mrs. ". B. Watkins. Mrs. William J. Hagan.
 Tuscai0Osa--TuscaI Regent Aarh tellen PetEr-Bryce.
 Lewis--EufHula; Regent. Miss Mary Iobiie--MobHe; Regent. Mrs- Joseph sSt. George Tucker.
 stephens--New Decatur; Regent. ArA Fredarick William Gray--Anniston; Regent, Mrs, Hiram Donald Barr.
 Francis Marion--Montgomery tse- gent MIs Halls Janney.
 Bienville-Anniston; Regent ArA Katherine Steel - oxford: Regent Ara. James R Draper.
 ':heroKse--SelIns Regent. Miss Nei- coibsrt-Tuscurnb.a: Regent. Mrs John E. Deloney.
 standing Committees.
 Continental Hall Committees-Chair. man. Mrs. Ellen Peter Bryce. Tusea- Americanl Monthly Magazine-Chair. man. Mrs. J. M. Wyly. Montgomery. Legislative Aid and Patriotic Incen. ttves to Education - Chairman ;. Mrs Charles c. Thach. Auburn.
 Proper Observance of National An.
  man. Mrs. Walter Robinson, Anniston State Society Geneaiogy and Badge Chairman. Mrs. James R. Draper. oA' ford.
 Monumental Memorial Committee Chairman, Mrs. l. c. Dawson. Mont gomery.
 Jackson Roads in AIabama-Chair. man. Mrs. 4. c. Henry, Guntersville Preservation of "Natchez Trace" ir Alabama-ChairmAn. Mrs. Schuyler Harris, Birmingham.
 Historic Spots. Relics and Graves oi Revolutionary Heroes and Heroines-- Chairman. Mrs. H. D. Barr. Anniston. Child Labor I.egislation--Chairm Mrs. Rhett Goode. Mobile.
 Cultivation of Fraternal RelationI with the Sons of the Revolution, ant Sons of the American Revolution Chairman, Mrs. Halls Janney. Mont TO Secure Pensions for Real Daugh rsChairman. Mrs. E. F. Garrett Bellemina.
 Jones Valley Memorial Road Commit. tee-Chairmans Mrs. A. o. Lane. Birm. ingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19

worked for and aided our men and State. If any of the chatpers read this notice will they not act on the sug- gestion? as 1t takes time to notify each Chapter.
 'Go then and search the archives
 Of all recorded time. And see whose deeds are greatest,
 Most noble and sublime: And truth, from history's pages
 This simple fact shall tell: That deeds of loving women
 All other deeds excel. Who standeth by in sickness,
 When summer friends have hed: Who smootheth down the pillow
 Upon the sufferers bed: Who watchest OCT our slumbers
 When all the worlds at rest: Who pillows. too. our aching head,
 Upon her loving breast?"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19
CHAPTER REPORTS.
Martha wayIes JeRerson, opeIIka

Martha Wayles JeRerson, OpeIika. The regular monthly meeting of the Martha Wayles Jefferson Chapter. D. A. R., was held with Mrs. A. L. Dow dell on Friday afternoon, December 27.. A paper on the battle of Bunker Hill was read by the historian. after which the regent. Mrs. W. B. Wat kins, gave a most graphic and tn- teresting account of the state D. A. R. conference held fin Athens.
 The hostess then passed to each guest card and picture of George Washington. The contest was to write as many names as possible from the name "Geeorge Washington" Mrs. <. A. Dowdell proved to be the most suc- cessfuI in this contest. At the conclu- sion delicious refreshments in three courses were served.
 The visitors present were: Mrs. K. D. Lipscomb of Auburn. Misses Annie Love Dowden or Lake City. Fla. This meeting with Mrs. Dowdell was one of the most delightful of the year.
 Mrs. s. s. Black.
 Historian.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19
MONTGOMERY. ALABAMA sUNDAY JANUARY- 1s

and in the distance may be seen other towns and cities. It Is necessary to obtain written permit from General Ochoa before making the acsent He cheerfuliy gives these permits to all who ask for them. but 1t is formal ity which he has always enforced dur ing his ownership of the mountain.
 The outfitting point for those who undertake the trip to the summit of the mountain is Amecameca, where heavy ciohlng Is provided and guides obtained. A ride of several miles from Amecameca brings one to a halfway hut. where a fire may be built for warmth. and to prepare food for the hungry climber. From this hut to the summit Is about 5000 feet. It is all sclimb." and most of those who start are forced to turn back on account Of exhaustion. The glare of the sunlight on the snow and ice is dazzling. and hut for the dark glasses which one must wear the effect would be blind- ing.
 mountain and up to the point where snow and ice are encountered. Is made on surefooted burros. At places deep deposits of volcanic ashes impede the progress of the patient little antmals. When the end of the burro train 10 reached the animals are left in charge of a Mexican helper and the rest or the Journey up the slippery side of the mountain must be made on foot. The experienced guides are of great aid to the more timid climbers, and but for their assistance many persons who start to make the journey would new CT accomplish 1t. The return trip is quickly made and with little exertfon Part of the descent Is accomplished by sliding on the ice.
 sure-footed Burros Employed.
 Mount Popocatepetl is reverenced py the lower class of Mexicans. It Is a commanding figure of the landscape for 200 miles around. Many are the To eends which are told concerning the old mountain. Most of these ancient tales about Popocatepeti. or smoking mountain" as it's name Is when trans lated into English. were handed down from the day of the Aztecs..
 It has been more than 100 years since Popocatepti had a violent erupt' ion It still elects gases from the or ifce that leads down into the buring pit. but this little evidence that 1t Is stiii alive is Highly regarded by those who would make 1t yield up to the world It's great store of sulphur.
 Popocatepetl is q good volcano. That is a trait of It's character which is well worth considering by prospect i've American buyers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19
Iarnea snntey ChapteF--seale.

The first meeting of the new year was held at the home of the Vice-Presi- dent, Mrs. J L. Henry, Friday even ing January 3.
 The resignation of Rev. H. S. Street,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19
UNITED DAUGHTERS
 OF THE CONFEDERACY
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as Chaplain of the chapter was read and accepted with regret Rev. H. T. crumpton was elected as his success sor.
 Mrs. F. N. Brannon, Mrs. B. c. Jen- ,nings and Miss Augusta Bickerstaff, were appointed a committe to arrange a program for General Lees birthday The exercises will be held at the hali Monday evening. January 20. Rev. Il. T. crumpton delivering an address ap- propriate to the occasion.
 This being the time for the annual election. the following officers were chosen:
 President. Miss Augusta Bickerstaff: ice-President, Mrs. Kate B. Vann; Secretary. Mrs. James L. Henry; treas urer. Mrs. B. Glenn Jennings; His- torian and Registrar. Mrs. H. H. Hoi- land; Director. Mrs. F. M Brannon; {; Parliamentarian. Mrs. H. B. Perry; credential Committee, Mrs. H. B. Fer reil, Mrs. H. R. Dudley. Mrs. w. IL Chadwick.
 After adjournment the guests en- joyed delicious. salad course, daintiIy served by Miss Bert Crimson.
 A Augusta Bickerstaff,
 Secretary Pro tenn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19

Isn't it strange that the fire always stays in when 1t gees out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19

3SAAAAAA8 D9AoOhAa OA AAOJ SOO tHAASCAOA Auxiliary, of Birmingham; Mobile Bay Auxiliary. and others, are, working for this memorial, and our State President and some of the best women in the IJi. vision, are with me in this work: but want every Chapter to help the chill dren and encourage them. and I ask that each one send me a small contrl- bution, which will be gladly acknowl- edged. and given in my itemized report at the next Convention.
 With best wishes for the New Year, and hoping for an early. reply, am,
 Most faithfully your friend and co worker, Mary c. Pickens.
 State Director, Children of the Con federacy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19

Editor in -Chief-Mrs. Charles S. Brown. Birmingham. .,,.,
 Assistant Euitor-Mrs Belle NAiien Ross Montgomery. ,, n
 Historical Editor--Mrs. aarvss ~ Jones. Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19

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