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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-28
AN rNTnnEsrTNe auEsTroN.

The recent serious illness of Hon, James S. Sherman, Republican nominee for Vice President. has aroused con. siderable discussion as to what course would be adopted. in case of his death, to supply his place on the ticket. We believe 1t is pretty generally conclud- ed that the National Committee would meet and select candidate, but no one seems able to decide whether such act- ion would be strictly proper. but it would probably be acquiesced in. The Hartford Courant, however, has e sup posititious case of more importance Suppose" 1t says. the peril of the rail which Judge Taft escaped on his eastward journey had been a disaster and tragedy of the rail; suppose the news in the papers had been news of Judge Taft's death. Three days after the adjournment of the Chicago Con- vention-before the delegates from the remoter States had had time to reach their homes-the Republican Party would have found itself with no can didate for the Presidency What would have been done?"
 The Courant goes on to say that such an emergency has never been provided for. as no case of the kind has ever oc- cured since tho convention system was adopted in our politics. No man nomin- ated for President has died before the election came off, so that there has never been any practical application of the question. The nearest approach to it was in 1872, when Horace Greedy died after the election and before the meet ing of the electoral collge. That also was dilemma which had not before occurred and which had not been pro- vidsd for. and the Greeley electors were at sea as to their proper course. What they did was to vote somewhat at ran dom. some votes being cast for Gratz Brown. who was the nominee for Vice President. and others for Thomas A. Hendricks. Charles J. Jenkins and David Davis. Three actually wanted to vote for the dead Greeley. but were not allowed to do so.
 In the case above referred to it really made little difference how the Greeley electors voted. as the majority for arant was so overwhelming that the opposition vote could cut no fg- ure. In the case supposed by The Cour- ant, however. there would have been a real dilemma. The National Commit tee would hardly assume the responsi- bnity of taking the matter into its own hands. and we suppose the only logical thing to do under such circumstances. would be for the Committee to call the National Convention together and let that body select another candidate. ot course the discussion of the matter is academic. but not without interest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-28
THE REPUBLICAN, PLATFORM.
Highly Susceptible to Attacks of Vigorous oppOsitiOn.

Highly Susceptible to Attacks of
 Vigorous oppOSltiOn.
 Rochester Herald
 No Republican platform ever con structed is so susceptible to the attacks of vigorous opposition as that adopt" ed at Chicago, and 1t will be crtni. nal waste of opportunity it the Denver convention shall neglect to rise to the alone the glaring mendacity of the pro duction is shown-that In spite Of %the indefensible filibustertng of q Demo cratic minority in the House of Repre- seSitatives during the last session. many wholesome and progressive laws were enacted" It is . matter of common knowledge and of record that legisia- ton which was not enacted was legls- can Speaker of the House and such or his kidney as Serene Payne; John Dal- zeIl. and James S Sherman.
 But the most impudent declaratlon of all that could be offered an intelii- gent people is voiced in a section or thS tariff plank that ~in the Philippines we believe in a. free exchange of products tobsecS sS sSGa as Ml atsopa ssssuate S p4osc tion to domestic interests" FollowlnS declaration for relief from tarikt exactions for which the entire country | filiations. we have in this reservation | the. best evidence that could pc pro" duced of the intention of the Kepupl- | can party co eVade the proanisSs WhIS.s | they have made. Tobacco and su9ar are the only products of the Fhulp- pines worth any consideration whatever the only products which can restore prosperity to our unfortunate island ds- pendency and afford partial relief to | our people. The hand of the sugar trust is plainly vistbie in this section of the platform, for the carrying out of this principle will enable U to con, tinue the annual exAetion Of ss6.0OO,000 of tribute from the American consurn- | CT of sugar.
 ened at this evidence of hostility to theiI
 material welfare on the part of the dominant party. If Mir. Taft gave that declaration his assent 1t will appreci- ably lower him in the estimation of many Americans who hoped that his in- l terest in the Philippines and his know.
 ledge of their needs, would put an end the reputation of the American nation
 for fair play and benevolence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-28
The Poe Centenary.

The year 1909 will be notable as the centenary of many great men through out the world. The year 1s09 was per- haps more fruitful in giving birth to past century. Darwin, Gladstone and Tennyson heard the list of famous Eng lishmen born then, while Abraham Lin- coln, of course, looms up greater than any other American figures of his time in the eyes of his countrymen- The celebration of his birthday next year will be the most important with us. But there are others to remember. and one of them Is already the subject of controversy. Shall we pay any atten . tion to the anniversary of the birth of Edgar Allen Poe? He was a genius, you know. of course. But he was such
 Yes: 1t is true that Edgar Allan Poe Would that a few more American sIF- thors had some like his--if by such misfortunes they could achieve his vir- tues, too. Our modern literature would not be the sport of the world In that
 The tales and poems of Edgar Allan Poe have done more to bring us to tks of any other man. He was the. only artist America has produced to found a distinctly original school. which French writers complimented by imt- tating. It is safe to say that Emerson and Poe and Hawth orne are the three literary men in our history who stand on peaks apart from and above their eenias among them. 1t Is ! petty 1 spirit that will deny to a man of achevements the honors due to him: s It amn tbs pds R5udsFy STo aSe Se Tes Rss w Sh | breathes in his poems and in his mar. ! velous tales, with the sins of the dead man. The flesh of him has paid It's mortal belnngs to ua stu aud tH .sp- | titled to our homage
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-28
This Is My .35th Birthday
 Princess Henry of PIess.

Princess Henry of Pless, who is oft en spoken of as one of the most beau- tiful women of England. was born June 2S. 1878. Before her narrafge she was Miss Daisy cornwallis-West, West. Her husband Is captain in the Prussian cavalry, and formerly was secretary to the German Embassy in London. Both move in the highest cir- cles of English society and are favor ites of royalty. Their marriage took place in 1891, and was one of the not able events of the London season. Sev- eral years ago the Prince and Princess visited New York, the former as the representative of the German Emperor at the inauguration of the New York Chamber of Commerce. Princess Hen- ry of Pless's youngest sister, Miss Sheila Cornw allis-West, married the Duke of Westlpinster, and her brother George Cornwallis- s-West, Is the hus- band of Lady Randolph Churchill. The father of Princess Henry is a grandson of the second Earl of Delaware, and her mother is a granddaughter of the Marquis Of Headfort.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-28
EAT LESS MEAT.

There is much complaint. no doubt for the best of reasons. about a meat trust, and people who eat fresh meats have good cause to complain at the high prices they are forced to pay for it. It Is a condition not at all sat- isfactory. but certainly the people have the remedy in their own hands. It is a plain, everyday business proposition that the demand for any article in- creases the price of that article, and If people will have meat, and the supply Is limited the eaters must pay higher for what they get.
 We say the remedy lies with the con- sumsrs and they can put 1t into effect
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-28
@FrOm Strength to strenght." {"

0S4SNbCA ADA AO <A0NGLlA6BIs
 They go from strength to strength" --Ps. 1xxxiv. '.
 Three times in every year was the Jew required to present himself before the Lord in that palace wherein He had cho hosen to set His name And this trSa ss sagse6 SeSedinsS ssr. the feeling Of some been hindered from joining in one of the great festivals in the public wor- snip in the courts of the Lord: but who. nevertheless. had made the most thereby not lost his reward.
 70 how amiable are Thy dwellings, Thou Lord of hosts! My soul hath a desire and longing to enter into the flesh rejoice in the living God. Yea, the sparrow hath found her an house, and the swallow nest where she may lay her young, even Thy altars. o May our longings become as intense AS this, and may our patience and trustfulness grow with our longings.
 Blessed" continues the psalmist. they viii always be praising Thee. Blessed Is the man whose strength is in Thee; in whose heart are Thy ways They will so from strength to strength.
 every one of them in sin"
 Blessed Is the man whose strength
 is in Thee: in whose heart are Thy
 ways" In that sentence lies the key
 to all that goes before, and to all that
 follows. To make God our strength,
 to run in the way of His command
 mentE--thess are the requisites to en- able us to gain the promises that follow. And how great are those bene- fits! Of what immeasursble power is that strength which mak es It's pos sessors going through the vale of misery use 1t for a well; and the pools l are filled with water" The psalmist | who had been accustomed to the parch | ing thirst of the desert, and whose ] heart had sounded every depth of l human woe. could use no stronger | imagery than that of turning the vale | of misery into a pool of water. Surely | he comes as of right to his next | thought-"They will go from strength | to strength and unto the God of gods | appeareth every one of them in sin!' And those others who have knowr | the mercies of the Most High, and have | felt their own lives ordered and theii own feeble purposes established anc | strength ened, can join the glad ac' ] acknowledgement, For the Lord God i' | A light and a defense: the Lord will, | give grace and worship, and no gooc | shall He withhold from them that live
 a godly life"
 ! Jerusalem, true to-day--and through 1 out all ages Is the final word, 70 LorC | God of hosts, blessed is the man that | putteth his trust in Thee,
 May our trust be stayed in and oul hope be drawn from Him. that we | too. may find pools of water in the va 'e | of misery. and going from strength tC 1 strength may fat of no good thing seeing that we love Etim.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-28
sooURcE or YOUTH.


 Brains Maintain Activity and Preserve
 supDIeneas of Beay.
 Scribner's Magazine.
 Vital as is the physical side of ccn- serving youth. howsevr, it's true foun- tain is in our brain. If we maintain activity of it's cells it quickens the cir- culation of the blood, the vital organs. gives light to the eyes. preserves the supplenesS of the body, removes to distance illness. age, death Itself.
 Remember the lesson of the bicycle. w sas reay ms" to drop p fTc ns og s days work. would go for q spin and return after an hours exercise of those same weary leg muscles, rested Body ache is often nothing but brain rust.
 'He looks much older than he is,' said von Moltke. of a fellow-omcerS ne has used his body more than his mind. . saions' i w1S no e excuse for % duiiaess. To the very last one must be pointed. ant. mated. alert. Because an age has come when ordinarily the crust of custom actly the reason for keeping them elastic.
 One of the most remarkable things in the career of Dr. Richard Storrs was that by far the greatest portion of that career was after he had passed the age of 50. The Duke of Marlborough be- his Ss s Srsss sSnSefidsF ysaTs oid Lord Lyndhurst on the eve of his s9th birthday made brilliant speech in paF- liament. sophocles wrote his master his 82nd year. Alfierl began Greek at AZ, and at 54 mastered it. Mrs. Piozzt preserved her fine faculties, imagina- ton. and unexampled vivaeity to the end. On her Stt 9 T-Va , great ball, concert, and supper in the public rooms at Bath to over 200 per- sons and opened the ball herself though she only began to be an aEtlst when she was quite an old woman. She always went out sketching with thirty nine articles which one servant called over at the door. another murmuring. Here" for each article, to make sure that nothing should be left behind.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-28
SUNDAY. JUNE as. 1908.
STRENUOUS POLITICS.

At this writing the result of the contest in the North Carolina Demo- cratic Convention is not known. Its main purpose Is the nomination of a candidate for Governor, After several months of active campaigning the mar gin of difference between the two leading candidates, in the number of delegates, is very narrow, while a third candidate has more than enuogh to make it interesting for the other two. All three are men of ability, char acter and undoubted Democracy, and the State will be well served no matter what the result may he. The conven- tion has been in session four days and unless adjournment was had last night will run over into next week The situation is somewhat like 1t was in Alabama in the memorable convention days of 1890. when exciting scenes characterized the four days meetings.
 The most exciting State contest in the history of Tennessee was settled at the polls yesterday so far as Dem ocrats can settle 1t. The present Gov ernor. Malcomb R. Patterson, who is serving his first term and has ably met all it's requirements is seeking the usual second term. Former United States Sen ator E.. W. Carmack, who was sig naIly defeated for reelection by pres ent Senator Bob Taylor, is a candidate against Governor Patterson. and the battle between them has waxed hot and furious. It was formerly said that every man In Tennessee was a politi- tian and that any of them could make a stump speech. This was in the days when the whigs and Democrats con tended for mastery. and when the diff ference in number was small. some- times one party and sometimes the other. being vitorious.
 It would seem that all records for exaltInent and interest in political matters in Tennessee have been broke on this good year of 1908, although the contest is confined to members of tho Democratic Party. Fifty joint appoint ments were filled and thousands of peo- pie attended every meeting. Neither rain nor heat kept the crowds away They cheered their favorites and gave evidence in various ways of their dc votion. and enthusiasm. Both sides claim the victory. The primary was hell 1,eatardav and this mornings papel will probably tell the result.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-28
The Richmond Times-Dlspatch, whicl

The Richmond Times Dispatch, which claims to know things at times. speaks of the three thousand million tons Of fog which rest like pail" on and over the City of London. Laying no claim to the possession of expert knowledge on the fog proposition we are just bit curious to know how they go about weighing it so accurately. And does 1t not seem that such an im- mense weight would smash the houses and the people into the earth? The number of tons specified is a little too much for one city, we suggest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-28
This Date in History
June 2s.

.Iune &6.
 i712--.Jean Jacques Rousseau, French writer and pubiieist, born; died July 6, 177e. isse--James Madison. fourth Pgesiv dent of the United States, died at Montpelier, Va; born in Port Conway, Va, March IS, 1751.
 1s3g-Queen victoria crowned. Is44--John Boyle o'Reiily, Irish pa. triot. born in County Meath; died in Hull, Mass, August 10, 1890.
 lS55--Railread from Panama to As@ pinwall opened.
 ls6O--sfeamship Great Eastern first arrived at New York
 18eS--Wisconsin celebrated her sernt- centennial as a State, Scottish coast and eSe persons perished.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-28

Speaking of the Presidents proposed visit to Africa, The Lineviile Head light thinks that is just the country for Teddy. ''who knows 1t asks. ''but that he may take up his permanent abode in Africa and become King of the Africans" That will be just bully, and he can have another corlxing time. He will not have to deal with con- gress that believes 1t has some rights and privileges of it's own, nor will he be aggravated by statesmen who think they know more than he does, or bul- lied by hard-headed editors who imas- inc that this is still . free country. He can use the club nisGli who dis- please him. and if that fails to settle them. there's the headsman with his axe to finish the job. For a fact he would be It in Africa. if all the fool civilized nations won't butt in.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-28
Profes.or w. N. CouncilI.

New Decatur Advertiser.
 Professor Councill, of the Normai College, of Huntsville. is reported % pc in the last stage of diabetes and his recovery said to be impossible Tne disease was brought on by. over-stuay and over-responsibility Ills son. wno Is a physician. and is in attendance mon him. says he cannot live many days. Notwithstanding Booker Wash. fnSton's wider popularity, we have always thought Professor Couneili was tvritInrs' and more in true sympathy with hfs own race The State of Ala bama, especially the negroes, Will mss him when he is gone.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-28
PoIitIcaI Onea.

Indianapolis Star.
 An exchange rtzss to remark that there is more lying done in the matter of congratulations than~on any other sub1ect" Ana this right tu the thick Of the wedding season. tool
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-28
Try 2 Whiskey of Guaranteed puritv and Excellence.

Fran, Inc. E. Fitzgerald DistilIeryL Frank fort. Ky An old Fashioned Hand Made Pot stili WhiskeY. Bottled in Bond bottles for sS Express prepaid, Write for free whnlsist describing our method of Distill- inw. a C. HERBsT. IMPORTING CO. Con- troliers, Milwaukee. Wis --wed-su-4t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-28
sWORN CIRCULATION,

The Montgomery Advertiser guarantSss its Advertisers (and makes 1t part or the contract when reQuested) that It's daily CT culAtion is larger than that of any morn, ing newspaper printed Ill AlRbama- ana cuIatl6n of any edition g, any newspaper printed in Alabama without exception
 The figures for May printed below repre- sent the actual net circulation. all returns having been deducted
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-28

The Philadelphia Record has some pertinent suggestions; or perhaps im- pertinent would be the word. It says:
 Last winter the President told the railroad companies not to reduce wages. and they didn't: they only turned off the men they could not use. Now be is said to have ordered the steel companies to start up their works and make business hum for the Modification of the c. O. P. and the election of MT Taft. But if he can do all these things, why didn't he tell zhe New York banks last Octoebr not Go close A man who can cure panics ought to be able to prevent them.
 It may be possible, though hardly probable. that the President and his most ardent admirers will admit that there are some things that even he can- not do. We are not saying that they will make the admission. but they miRht, do it. Ft9
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-28
New Naval Attache.

Berlin, June 27.-Captain Retzmann has been selected at naval attache to the German embassy. at Washington if uuecessloa to Capt. H. c. BebbinG- haus.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-28
Bed Form and Bad Manners.
KnottS Piece sf Timber.

Bay Minnette Times. .
 MT. William Jennings Bryan deciares the Republicans are attempting to os- ceive labor on the injunctive Issue. Well, after MT. Bryan's friends at Dens yer have tinkered with this plank in the Democratic platform as did the Re. publicans at Chicago, they will ma " a knotty piece of timber.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-28
Berry Money.

FrulthuIHt- N5BdpHUub'
 Huckleberries are plentiful in the woods, and just now, in these scarce times, many of our country friends realizing some cash in this way. One firm in Edwardsville has bought and shipped $50 worth. and a member of shipped $500 worth If he had begun with the season and pushed the matter. It is quite fortunate that the farmers have this source of income this sum mer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-28

100 to be elected a deiegate.at-large for MT. Bryan. Mr. Tomlinson spent money as commander-in-Chis1 ot the didates did not have to spend. He canvassed the State for Mr. Bryan from end to end. and that was expen- sive,
 Bad Form and Bsd Manners. Selma Times. .
 A man ought not to whistle on tbe street. An employe should never whis- tie in his employers ofiee--its mighty bad form The employer may say nothing but he thinks damit. A laay ought not to hum a tune on the street It Is dangerous. Strangers minlnteI.. pret 1t; because this habit originates with low women.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-28
virtuaIIy Bars Poor Man.

The expense accounts of the caridi. with the Secretary of State, should be q warning to poor men to keep out of politics In fact, under the present primary system in Alabama the man ot running for office. There is q growing sentiment in favor of abolishtng the primary, and 1t will make ttself feit before the next general election.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-28
County Fairs Are Good ThinGs'

Hon. JIM. Carmichael. of Dale. Is out in a letter to The Ozark Star urg- ing a County Fair for Dale. He says there is no estimating the beneit Of a County Falg. Judge Carmichael is one of the most level-headed men in Ala barna and The Ledger has little doubt hut that the people of Dale will heed his suggestion and inaugurate a coun- ty Fair.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-28
Factory Makes Market.

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 The canning factory now under con- struction at this p.ace will prove q But for the town and surrounding sec ton also. It will provide a market for all surplus fruit, vegetables, etc. a to waste each year because of no de- mand. Hereafter our farmers can dis- pose of all fruits and vegetables which are suitable for canning. This enter prise will be a good thing for our community.
 Have Taken the Public Into Their COne
 adence.
 Selma Journal
 MT. MaIIory's campaign is not an ear- ty one if the facts in the case are considered. Some men have been an- nounced candidates since the assembl- have been actively. at work for many months MT, Mallory's friends have merely taken the entire public into their confidence and stepped full into view Of all the people In urging his nomination.
 6Good Time to Sell. Dadeville Courier.
 just what cotton will do. but ever ad- viscs selling when the price IS playln around twelve cents. It may go nigh . CT, or it may go lower, but twelve cents is a good price to refuse and will more often result in loss by holding at that price.
 Have Their own Meat. Ozark Star.
 The fact that the trust has advanced the price of meat does not materially affect Southeast Alabama. for ou' farmers, very wisely make their own meat, and in this one instance they are able to defS$ the trust.
  It Was Expensive. | Birmingham Ledger. There is some comment in the Stat' papers of the fact that John ". Ton | linson's expenses were more than s@''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-28
Didn't Go Far Enough.

Representative Anderson. in the Louisiana Legislature, in order not to be caught mapping, nas introduced a bill to prohibit gambling on goat, mule and donkey races. He should have gone further and included ex- pectorating at mark, or betting with inc wife oiI whether the cook would show up on Sunday morning or not
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-28

The Bufraio News calls 1t 'Maxeelled Montgomery" because our beautiful
 hair dressinR. But how much eweeter and fHirer our aamsels lock with q mar6elie wave than those old maids who part their hair tn the middle and catch a drummsr in Benighted Buff