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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
FINE DOGS CAN TALK
WRITER ACCOUNTS HIS .ExPERI-
 ENCE WITH THEM.
Declares Thaf Cocker spanif Had Vocabulary of More z Than . Dozem
 Words.

Dogs and cats. because of their more intimate and constant association with us. furnish the greatest variety or not- able instaHees of the effort of animals to really talk, says a writer ins The New York World. Certainly I believs that dogs, particularly. have the De. gipnings of an actual vocabulary. Prob ably there is not one person out of a thousand but has an anecdote Of his own or some one else's pet dog or cat. These so-called dumb animals afe al- ways trying to talk and in many instances they attain distinctness or expression which we patronizingiy pro- nounce almost human They seem to say, "I can understand you better than I can express myself.
 My black Cocker spaniel, which lived to be 1s years old. had voeab- uiary of at least a dozen distinct words, as I may call them. His well come was a peculiar short joyous bark, accompanied by an unmistakable smile: or rather broad grin of pleasure. Yes was a very positive "Woofr with tossing back of the head. "Nos was a disapproving growl and q feint al turning away. To ask for drink this dog had an odd way of drawing in 3 breath of air, then closing his mouth and pufiing out his cheeks; and then he would whistle and blow, or else give a kind of Easping bark. accord ing to whether he wished to ask for water or milk. One shary bark in a certain key meant fried fishbones, of which lie was particularly fond, while two or more grunting sounds In quite another key signifed boiled meat, which would do if there was nothing better to be had. The terms in which the dog gave these specific orders new CT varied. and he would manifest peev~ ishness and impatience if hel did not get just what he asked for.
 Finally. this spaniel will on occasion throw all the intensity of his canine nature into 6 desperate and not alto gether unsuccessful attempt to bark the flame Mammal. to his adored mis- tress. You may say that grupt does not represent real speech, but have you never observed how frequently human creatures say "Yes'' or No by affirm- ative or negative grunts that are un- mistakable. 'Whatr with certain rising infiexive grunt is very com mon
 have a fox terrier that will, laugh at a joke, and snarI viciously If un- complimentary or sighting remarks are made at his expense. If threat sned with a stick or stone in play, he will promptly call the blufE, and fly at you with kind of excited warming yelp. meaning. "Oh I know you're only fooling-but look out you don't go'too far!" But if start for him with se- rious intentions of punishment,--or if the dog-catcher is sighted sKuiking down the avenue. Foxy lets out whining mutter of protest and dismay. and runs to cover. He will either whisper" or bark at the word of com- mand, and never mistakes the word, though sometimes 1t has to be repeat ed sharply, and then he will do his little stunt twice as carefully as usual
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
Week-End NerDs ofDublira
The English Are StaI Alarmed Over the "cattle Drives in Ireland

must render an account of the conse- uuences of his policy?
 In the House of Commons the other day Mir. Birre1l said that the authorities had no knowledge of any armed bands going about Ireland. and that no leg islation was contemplated az to the free sale and prorniscuous use of firearms in this country. In the House of Lords . week ago Lord Crewe said that cat tIe-driving was regarded in the dis tricts where 1t took place as "a sort of practical joke" There was q successful cattle-drive at Riverstown three weeks ago. on which no cinvictions followed.
 The Irish Times asks, If the crim- inals had not escaped with impunity. would another cattie-drive have taken place at the same spot later on? Ger tain western editors. who received for maj notice of Mir. Birrelis warming de- clare they are ready to defy Radical coercion. If 1t Is true. as reported in Dublin political circles. that a section of the Cabinet Is strongly in favor of reinforcement of the Crimes Act. the Riverstown affair may possibly precip- itate a Ministerial crisis.
 The state of Ireland.
 In an article on the unsatisfactory state of Ireland the Irish Catholic" the weekly organ of the Roman Catho- lie clergy, says: This country is now 'the only one in the civilized world in which firearms can be possessed and carried without let or hindrance. There is scarcely gombeen man from Ballaghadereen to Dinsle who Is not now aiding the development of British trade by retailing, Birmingham revol- vers and guns on shilling week terms. It is needless to lay stress on the danger and iniduity of such traf< ac. To place the instruments of mis- chief and outrage within the reach of every tramp and cornerhoy Is counted hasten the completion of a benefcent national revolution is regarded as an outrage against the monopoly of states
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22

manship enjoyed by our professional agitators."
 An Ennie telegram states that a sat- tie drive took place at Corofin last Wednesday night. The cattle belonged to land valuer connected with 0sare County Court. They had not been re- covered up to the time of telegraphtng. A number of shots are stated to have been fired by the drivers. Cattle drives are also reported from Crusheen and North Clare. A
 It is reported in castIerea. county Roscommon. that a number of cattle were maimed some nights ago on a grazing farm in the Bailaghaderin dis trict. The farm, which had previous ly been let on the eleven months sys- tenn, had been taken over by a conn 4nittee of the United Irish League pend. ing its sale. and grazing stock were taken on 1t. Six of the animals. it is reported. had their tails cut. The out rage has aroused much indignation in the district. A horse, the property of a farmer named Robinson. was stabbed to death while grazing on a farm at Keragic. County Langford. This is the third animal belonging to Mir. Robinson which has been stabbed since last July.
 Tropble In Galway.
 rebort reached Galway the other day that between II and F o'clock at night shots had been fired into the res- idence of Myies J Keaver, at Pros pect. oranmore. Mir. Keaver and his family were in bed at the time. and they were awakened by the reports of firearms. followed sby the breaking. of glass. Two other shots were fired be- fore the party left. The matter was reported to the police at Oranmore, who found that two of the windows on the ground floor and the fanlight had been broken with bullets. The police are unable to account for the outrage. as Mir. KeaveU is very popu- lar in the district, and during the pc- riod that he acted as land agent for Lord wallscourt he was well liked by the tenants. Mir. Keaver attended the fair at Athenry this week, but WAS booted, and prevented from transacting business On arriving home he found two threatening letters. stating that If he did not give up some seashore land he would feel the consequences. He reported the matter to the police.
 Human Life Hn Ireland.
 At the Dublin City Commission a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22

man named John Kelly was charged with attempting to murder Constable Sugrue. of the Metropolitan Police some weeks ago. From the evidence it appeared that while the constable was On duty in Mountjoy Square the prisoner came aionog shouting for Tipperary. When within few feet of the policeman he deliberately dis charged 2 rese.ver at him. The con- stable knocked him down and placed nffn under arrest. The defence was that, the prisoner was almost insane from drink. He was found guilty Of shooting with intent to do grievous bodily harm, and Justice Johnson. m sentencing him to eighteen months Imprisonment, sai9 that life In Ire- land appeared to be of little conse- quence to those who governed; thai while it was a. necessity to be licensed to carry arms in England and Scot land. there was no such restrictlon m Ireland. Tn Ireland there was no se- curity, and any person returning from America or any other place might car ry loaded revolver and might ire at anyone. Such a state of things could hardly exist in any other civilized country.
 The Estates Commissioners--Frede ick Wrench, Michael F'inucane and w. F. Bailey--held a sitting at the offices or the cOmmlSSlOn lew ua9S dso AoA the purpose of taking evidence with regard to the value of estates pro- posed to be acquired under the Evicted Tenants Act, 1907, in reference to the proposal of the commissioners to pur- chase four farms in County Wexford. the property of Captain Maher. The question was raised at the close of the evidence whether the bonus was payable in the case--of lands compul- sorily purchased under the act. and also whether, If payable, 1t should be taken into consideration in king the price to be paid to tho owner. On the suggestion of the commissioners. counsel for the owner of the lands de- cided to frame a question raising the point for the determination of the Land Judge.
 A representative of The Dublin Press, hearing that a meeting of the Imperial Home Rule Association, con- cerning whose numbers and objects there is so much speculation in Lon don as well as in Dublin, was held on Friday evening last called on a prom inent member of the association. and asked him for some particulars as to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
BY rTMorHY ,. o,ooNNoR.

Dublin, Nov 2i-The London "Times's regards the recent cattle drive in coun- ty Sligo, when young man was killed and several policemen were injured, as a very serious affAir. It says: The Chief Secretary has recently refused to take 'the terrible and grave step of waging war with the sentiments and feelings of the Irish people" by putting into force the powers conferred upon the Executive by the Crimes Act of 1887. It requires some measure of as- surance to talk as if his system of shutting his eyes to what is going on in Ireland alters the fact that cattle driving, which has been tolerated in more or less responsible quarters and even encouraged in others. has ended, as 1t was certain to end, in armed strife between those who represent the law and the mobs who have learned to defy 1t.
 The alarming increase in the send- ing of threatening letters and the pas sing of intimidatory resolutions. which is generally the forerunner of more serious forms of terrorism, has at last stirred up the Government to call the attention of Irish journalists and others to the publication of resolutions and notices amounting to criminal libel and intimidation directed against the owners ana occupiers Of grazing lands. This warning has been met with de- fiance and insult by those who speak for the League and some who desire to rival or outstrip that body. They have again and again declared that they are not in the least afraid of the ordinary law yet it Is upon this remedy that the Government continues to rely. ia the hope that 1t will result in the creation of "healthisr state of public opinion. Can the Chief Secretary. the Times" asks. persuade himself thai 1t is possible to put off any longer. by eyasive and optimistic answers in the House of Commons. the hour when he
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22

the proceedings. The gentleman in question replied that. while the meet ing was private one. there were cer- tain facts that he could communicate without being guilty of any breach of honor. The membership. he said. was 'blemens professional men and mer- chants.> He desired to explain that the rumor which had received much pub~ lication to the effect that Lord Mac Donnell desired an amalgament be- tween the Imperial Home Rule Associ- ation and the Reform Association. at whose head was Lord Dunraven, was absolutely unfounded. Lord MacDon- nell had made 1t abundantiy plain in his communications with the Imperial Home Rufe Association that his object was to effect cooperation amongN all moderate politicians in Ireland In favor of domestic legislation in this coun% try, and that If this object was acc complished he did not care what name the body working on its behalf bore. He desired to contradict the rumor that the Association was fin any way bound to the tarln reform movement. He declined to give the names of the Iead- ing members, but stated that. as result of letters and leading articles which had appeared in a number of Dublin and London papers, the asso- CtdllOn uH0 TeeOlNeu lO iCOItl6 AAtu tttc open In the immediate future. and let the world know It's strength and ob- tects.
 Our name," he added, "ought to in- dicate our objective. We would not surrender our connection with an em- pire which we have done so much to build, but we want to control our own afTairs Irishmen are essentially loyal and there is no country in which the Union Jack waves where the king Is more beloved. Just trust us little with the things that we are entitled to deal with, and you will see that feeling of loyalty intensified tenfold. We shall hold two meetings in Dublin soon--one certainly in November. and the other probably in January. You will then know the names. and some of them assure you, will give you a surprise, familiarized though you must be with the metamorphosis in Irish po- iitical life"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
The Hobo as . Barometcr.

kdnBas CItV St9r.
 The Armourdale police are predict ing long, hard winters.
 What do you judge by the thick ness of the goose's breastbone or the number of shucks on the corn?" was asked
 Neither said the offlcer, but by the number of garments on the ho- boes. Today we caught one in the Rock Island yards who wore six shirts. three pairs of trousers, four vests. two coats and a walters jumpegf~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
Gin in Bottles

Quarts
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22

The Church Missionary Society has started a movement to rouse the An- glican Church toward the needs of the Mohammedan world.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
NOTTCE BANKRUPT sALE.

n Pursuant to an order made by the United States District Court. Middle District of Sam Rice, doing business as Montgomery Wooden Ware Co. Bankrupt. will offer to the highest bidder, for cash during legal hours of sale, subject to approval of said Court on the 34th day of November. 1908. at the storehouse formerly occupied by the bankrupt at No. 227 North Court Street. Montgomery, County of Montgomery. State of Alabama. the stock goods. wares. fx- lures and book accounts belonging to said estate. Inventory file. Mont gomery Ala. 12th day of November. 1908
 GEORGE STUART.
 Receiver. nov 1s-Is-22
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-20
FARMERS AND THE CAMPAIGN FUN

In the amateurish play to the gall
leries that Mr.. Bryan and Mr.. Kern
make IN the form of the joint appeal for
small contributions issued yesterday,
there occurs this paragraph
There are hundreds of thousands of
farmers who are abundantly able to con-
tribute to the campaign fund. There
are thousands who could give 500
apiece without feeling 1t; there are tens
OF thousands who could give S50 apiece
without sacrifice, aud still more who
could give S25, or SO. or 70. AS the
National Committee has not yet been
organized we will ask the ''Commoner
to call for subscriptions TO this farmers
fund. The farmers fund will be turned
over to the National Committee as soon
us its permanent officers have been Sc
lected. Who WILDE the first to respond?
How many farmers will join in furnish
ing the fund necessary 10 present the
issues?
At guess we should say very few
farmers indeed. There are admittedly
hundreds of thousands Of farmers album
dainty able to contribute Indeed, The
prosperity of the American farmer can
hardly be overstated. But that prosperi-
ty will not move him to contribute ia
help elect Bryan or any other democrat
ic candidate. For il is the result not only
Of Nature bounty but is twelve years
of republican rule, and of the most COM
plete possible refutation Of the demo-
cratic claim that the prosperity of the
manufacturing industries under the re-
publican tariff system is gained at the
expense ofthe agricultural industries. The
farmers business, cited by Bryan and
| Kern as reason for contributing tC
| Their fund, is therefore the very thing
| that will most incline him TO do the eX-
act opposite. He will contribute not tC
| the Bryan campaign fund, but To the
republican campaign fund, and he will
not have to be solicited by Mr.. Taft tC
/ do il either. Pittsburg Press.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-20
Base Ball
ELK POINT, il; VERMILLIoN, 4.

ELK POINT, IL; VERMILLIoN, 4.
Tuesday afternoon Elk Point met tor
the second time this year the Vermil
lion team on the home diamond. The
game was crowded with good plays and
bad plays, some real good specimens
of both being given.
Vermillion started off lively, getting
two basehits and "A score ia The first in
ming. After this Muggsy kept the
hits we'll scattered, allowing only one
hit in any other inning. The batting
was quite heavy, especially on The plrt
OF Elk Point, requiring an hour and
ten minutes 10 play the first four in
aings.
In the fourth inning AS pretty a
double play rs was ever seen was pull
ed Off. The bases were full, when Rus
sell hatted little roller TO pitcher.
Muggsy ielded it quickly 10 home,
cutting off Young who was forced,
Breidenberg then throwing the runner
out AT first. Another interesting play
was the way the university city play
ers scooped Hickey. Whittemore, the
old university coach, who was catch
ing for Vermillion, had had Hickey un-
der his wing several years and liked
up his field to ian him the iirst
time up. Hickey put in IA long drive
to left center, yielding nice juicy
home run. The second time up Flick
ey drew "a 3-bagger, bringing ia three
men, and would have made 1T "a home
run had he not be, n wiEded from the
former effort. The third time up
Whittemore got his field back in the
c0rnfield and Hickey struck Oul. Fol-
lowing is the score:
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-20
Drowned in a Bath Tub

l. S. Tyler OF Sioux Falls, sec "etary
OF the South Dakota Retail Merchants
Fire Insurance association and prom
inent democratic politician, was drown
ell ia Il bath tub at his home Sunday.
He was alone, and being subject to sud.
den spells of unconsciousness due to- Ia
terrupted circulation, it is supposed
one of these attacks seized him as he
was taking bath and that he could
not help himself. He was we'll known
throughout the state, was most CON-
panionable man, a fine public speaker
and q model businessman. He was a
distant relative of the editor of the
COURIER.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-20

And if the combined efforts OF munich.
pal forces and state militia were scarce
ly sufficient to restrain within bounds
the white mob. what's the matter with
seeking an emancipation" for the white
race? If the two races cannot live side
by side with any more reason and sani-
ty than this under the full influence of
the civilization and culture of the capt.
tai city of u great northern state, what
may we not expect, when sufficient prov
ocation al ises, in a southern metropo-
lis, with the race preiudices and race
traditions OF century or two back OF
it? Considerations like these will con-
vince any candid thinker that we have
a race problem on our hands and that
it is truly racial rather than sectional
or political Remedies we are not here
discussing; proper diagnosis must always
precede-any intelligent or hopeful efforts
for d cure. When once we have learned
this lesson which many both-north and
south and for reasons as widely sepa-
rated as north and south are now inclin-
ed to reject, then we shall be su tably
qualified to recognize and claim for All
equal privileges. Buff experience be
the only teacher, must we look for the
repetition and perhaps the exaggeration
of the Springfield riots, before we can
loo nm tho ci Yoplacr y,rinninraS ar rra al re
the most obvious duties?
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-20
A RICH MANS HARVEST

Illinois is just emerging from the ago
ny of Blanket state primary election for
the nomination of u United States sena-
tor, governor and other Offices. 1t is u
vain as well as stupid and vicious at
tempt to transform our government
until it shall cease to BE- q republic and
become democracy. 1t is all bass d on
IA spec ,ous plea that the fount is abso-
lutely pure, but the stream is necessa-
rily foul.
The holding of a state blanket primary
for United States senator is in contempt
of the spirit of the constitution, which
orders that senators in congress shall be
chosen by the legislatures of their re-
spective states. Repeatedly congress
has refused to submit an amendm ent
providing for the, election of senators by
direct vote: but the blanket primary
accomplishes that very thing, and those
states that like it now have it without
resort to constitutional warrant for it,
Our government at Washington is part
ly national and partly federal. and that
is its strength and glory. The senate
is entirely federal and under the consti-
tuition senators are elected by federal
bodies, but if the people shall elect di-
rect, it cripples and weakens the fedora
nature of the government. This craze
invention of the demagogues--is now
virulent in many sections ofthe country
but the fiereer it is the sooner it will sub.
side.
The argument is that the Legislatures
are corrupt, but that the people are pure
that the people cannot chose an homes
man to represent them in the legisla
ture, that they cannot choose 4
dishonest man to the United States sen
ate. A legislature can be watched; bu
a whole people cannot be under sur
VIGILANCE. The legislator who sell
i his vote is very likely TO be found out
but his constituent who sells his vol,
can do so with practical IMMUNITY.
i And what harvest for a rich man