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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
Hearst's aprivate Convention.g


 Probably the hardest slam received by Mir. Hearst's little political conven- ton Is the following from The Chicago Daily Socialist:
 The Independence" party conven- tion has come and gone. The only question Of any real importance aoout 1t is one that will never be answered. and that is. Did Hearst get his money worthY
 It Is really nobody eise's business It Is his. He paid for 1t. He is living under a regime of private property, and if man can have his private race course. his private hunting park, his private railroad and other little things. why should he not have his private political convention?
 If Hearst wishes to call together his employees from his various news papers, pin badges on them, have them crate and ovate and resolute as politf- cal convention, that Is his business, So long as human beings must sell their time and energies. such things occur Perhaps those who were employed to convene were in no worse employment than if they had been engaged In manu- featuring shoddy clothing, adulterated food. jungle beef or any of several commodities characteristic of the present system.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
This Date in History
AuGusT a.

AUGUST 6s
 1ss7-John Wilson, first minister of Boston, died. He came over with Governor Winthrop, and was ordained under tree in Charlestown te7a-TasaIIe sailed from the foot Of Lake Erie in the first vessel built upon that lake. .. s War created by an act of Congress 1s12-IJnited States frigate Essex captured the British brig. King George. ,.- 1s1s-south American reyolutionists unoer ns Bolivar routed the Spaniards at pat tie of Bo1aca. .,. s 1s4s-Treaty of peace between AustFis anu 1ss1-Hampton, Va, burned to prevent It's falling into the hands Of the Oh'oh- istB. s.-.a 1s74-Governor Dix of New aoLk SaI1"t an investigation of charges ssalnst Mayor Havemeyer of New York city. 1sas-Admiral Dewey and General Merritt demanded the surrender of Manila: leOs-Lieutenant General Nelson A Mlies issued an address to the army on the occasion of his retirement
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06

and we shall look to see something worth while enacted on this subject at the very next sessions of the Texas and Oklahoma legislatures"
 Why limit it to Texas and okiahona9 Will not Georgia and Alabama at once set busy and enact legislation to regu- late and control the business of fly ing? Will they not pass laws to fix the rates, regulate the speed and other wise take charge of the human birds who will be flying through the atmos- phere like so many swallows? Of course they will. and there will be commissioners and wardens appointed to see that things are done in correct style. These. also. will have to be high flyers. of course. and we can see them now careering through the air in pur- suit of some reckless bird of passage who refuses to be regulated. They'll have high old times. will those aerial patrolmen.
 There's one point about such a time as is predicted. and 1t is something that is likely to prove embarrassing in pro- hibition districts. What we would be glad to know, Is how to prevent one of these fly-by-nights carrying with him a cargo of unbreakable bottles or cans and dropping them where they will do most good? The danger of discovery and Identification would be very slight. and no doubt the profits would far over-balance the risks. The idea of The Times that all flyers must be registered and numbered and required to display light is very we'll in theory, but would not work with much suc- cess in practice, we apprehend. How ever, there are great possibilities inc volved In the business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
rHnnE Anr sryrN.


 Tn order that our readers may keep fully up with the political procession we print list of all the tickets up to date. Here are the candidates for first place:
 pemeeratie--wiiliam !. Bryan of
 Repubiican--wnism H. Taft. of Ohio.
 Peoples Party-Tnomas E. Watson Indepsndsnce League-Thomas L. Hisgen of Massachusetts
 Prohibition-Eugene ". Chain of Illinois.
 sociaiist-Eusene V. Debs of In- diana.
 socialist-Lsber-Martin R. Preston of the Nevada state prison.
 Tn speaking of the matter just after the nomination of Hisgen we stated that there were six presidential tickets in the field. but that was not correct: there are seven. The reason we over looked Preston was because he Is lock- ed up in the psnItentiary away up In Nevada and we had no opportunity to interview him; therefore he was not counted. We had no intention of slight ing him.
 It occurs to us that there may be serious complications if this man Pres ton is elected-for we suppose those who nominated him expected him to be elected. else why so to the trouble of nominating him?
 That is a pertinent question and after he is elected how is he to assume the duties of the office if he remains in prison7 There's the problem. Unless he is pardoned he can't so to Wash- ington. that Is plain. and he can't exercise the duties of the office while he is behind the bars. At least. there has been no such instance in our his- tory SC far. and we know Of nothing in the Constitutien or laws of the eoun- try under which an election Co the presidency acts as g removal ct the penalties of crime. Perhaps in such a case the Vice President will be em- powered to run the government while the real President directs his acts from the Nevada prison. It's a new problem which must be settled on its merits--if 1t has any.
 Seriously, is it not a sad reflection on our system of government, and a libel on our civilization for an organi- xatIon under any name to nominate 3 convict for the highest office in the government? We know nothing of the membership and personnel of tne Social ist-Labor party and have no cause to have a favorable opinion of 1t from general principles. but certainly 1t must have among its members some decent man whose candidacy would not bring discredit on the system of government under which we live. None of the other nominees for President is behind bars. and to the best of our knowledge and belief none of them has ever beer locked up. Whatever may be oui opinion of the qualifications of som' of them. they are all decent citizens at least. and their candidacy is not { reflection on the American people, al is that of Preston. Whether he get. any votes or not he is mentioned among the candidates for President and nc doubt there arc foreigners who will consider this as typical of American politics. The secialist-Labor party hal just about reached the lowest limit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06

As The Pittsburg Sun views 1t, the most notable things about Tsft's long speech are It's Rooseveltian style from beginning to end, and tits labored stipulation of the policies of the present administration" We'll, 1t had to be Rooseveltisn in style because Roosevelt helped to prepare 1t. and 1t had to praise the present administra- ton to the very limit of fulsome aduiation In order to please the same exalted parsonage.
 The Sun also says:
 Eleven thousand words of such stuff are too much to ask a busy man to read, and hence too much to expect the average newspaper 10 print in full. The verbose statesman is unread Taft regards the whole duty of the sue cessor to Roosevelt to develop machin- cry. to execute the large plans and pur- poses of the present administration, to clinch things, as if were
 To our way of thinking the fact that the speech will not be generally read may be an advantage to the candidate and his party. While much of the stuff" as The Sun calls it. Is good a great deal of 1t is not of the kind that would attract and hold thinking men. The very fact that 1t has no been generally read, and will not be may be a good thing for Taft.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06

The Washington Times wants high duty placed on all imported nobies when the tariff is revised. Unless this Is dones." 1t argues. i've may ex- pect a large crop of American coun- tesses seeking a world market and finding tito the permanent injury of the United States" We don't know so well about that. unless a high export duty is also imposed on American heiresses. If the duty on foreign noble men is placed so high that they can't come here the heiresses will go after them. And. besides, we do not know that the United States is injured by being robbed of the women who are so anxious to buy titles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
OF FIRST MEETING

In the District Court of the United Stated. For the Middle District of Alabana-In Bankruptcy.
 In the matter of J, L. Strickland, Bank rupt. Post .ORics Montgomery, County Montgomery Alabama.
 The aforesaid party having been adtudgsd a Bankrupt, under the Act of CongreBS en- titled "An Act Go Establish a Uniform SyH- States" Approved July ist, iSss. meeting of the Creditors of said Bankrupt is called at, the ofies of the undersigned Referee. in thel United States Court House. MontBom- cry. \AIabama. on the 7oth day of August. next st 10 o'clock A. M.. 10 make proof of debts anA for the election of a Trustee. and such other matters as are neeesvary and required by the Act of Congress aforesaid.
 ASA E. sTRATTON,
 NefeEoA, MontgOmsES, Ala. Aug. s. 1soA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
w,n Vote A. They Please.

Sheffield Standard.
 hulk of the labor vote go to the Demo
 cratic ticket. yet we attach but little
 importance to MT. Gompers' influence
 in that direction. In the North where
 the working men are educated and en-
 lIEhtened, they are divided on political
 lines and will continue to vote accord ing to the dictates of their own in- telligence. Neither Gompers nor any one else can control their action at the polls It is nonsense to think otherwise, and 1t is well for the country l that 1t Ia SO. It would be a sad day
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06

for free popular government should the electorate reach that state of sub serviency that 1t could be dominated by any organization or individual We had striking example of that sort or government during the time the Re- publicans manipulated the negro vote in the South. The rottenness andwreteh- edness of that eventfui period rises before us like q horrid nightmare and will stand as the darkest blot upon the pages of Southern history MT. Com pers influence In that regard Is great ly over-estimated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06

Now Mir Bryan Is in position to ap- precIate that old story of the humane man who found an adder in frozen or freezing condition. Out of pity for 1t he put 1t in his bosom to keep it warm, only to be bitten by 1t as soon as 1t recovered sufficient vitality. Mir. Bryan, figuratively at least, hugged MT. Hearst to his bosom and now the latter Is paying him back with the viisst abuse. It would have been bet ter to let Willie severely alone.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
No. saI7.
''' NOTICE
 TO CREDITORS
oF FrRsT MELTING.

OF FIRST MEETING. In the District Court of the United etateA For the Middle Distriat of Alabama. In Bankruptcy.
 In the matter Iof Blll Tranham. Bankrupt. Post Ofice Montgomery County Mont gomery, Alabama.
 The aforesaid party having bssn adjudg- cd q bankrupt under the Act Of Congress entitled "An Act to Establish Uniform NvHtana of HankrWptcy Thr9ughouf Ghs United statea," approved July ist, 1888. . meeting of the creditors of eaid Bankrupt Is called at the offica of the undersigned Referee. in the United states Court House Montgomery Alabama. on the iTth day of August next, at 10 o'clock A. M.. to make proof of debts and for tho electioD of Trustee and such other matters as are necessary and required by the Act of Congress aforesaid.
 ASA D. sTRA1roN,
 Referee Montgomery. Ala, Aug. 5. 1908.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
Booker Gets Reckless.
Macon Telegraph,
 Thus Booker Washington:

Thus Booker Washington:
 'In the last analysis the negro vote must go to Taft, because we realize that in this campaign we can expect nothing from the Democratic party with the Denver convention made up and controlled as 1t was by Southern Senator's and Representatives of the 'rulman and Vardaman stripe"
 Booker Washington knows very well that the Denver convention was not made I'D and controlled" by Southern sanstors and Representatives of the Tiiinaan and Vardaman stripe, but he bss heard SO much about bolting negro voters and "Black Invineible Demo sa,,st oet husv and reckless, and do his utmosf ,tn to hold the rebellious blacks in line for his friend. Roosevelt's chosen successor
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
What the State Papers
 Are Saying and Doing

Perpetual Motion. sC%s,%ss s.s,0D we smos. wish v. sogIa s have ike they do in Birmingham.
 Nseks Stretched.
 The. truth has been stretched concerning the sheath gownr so fashion paper ayers. stretched because of it too,
 Moves Suspension of the Rule. If Castro does get tangled up with the Hollanders. we move a suspension of the Monroe doctrine and let the Dutch lick
 Afraid of tho Gift.
 Frank Hitchcoek offered Billy Taft an elephant as Republican Party emblem for the campaign mascot, but Billy declined. Hes wee pit superstitious about elephants, for 1t may prove to be white one.
 No Doubt. Anniston Star
 The Birmingham Ledger says there is money in honey No doubt If bee keeper will be business-llke in the conduct of his business he will De able to get money out of 1t.
 Wants . Good Place.
 According to New York banker we are on the edge of . period of the greatest pros psrity the country has yet enjoyed A Let us be on the ragged edge.
 Tom Watson and the Republicans The astute Republican press begins sud denly to see great virtue in the candidacy cock Is said to have q hopefully coyetous eye on Toms State.
 + +
 Understands Padding.
 1t is said that Candidate Taft began life which he padded that $500 words accept words indicates that Taft understands the art of space writing.
 Cut Off the Dead welghta
 Since cutting loose from Jeff Davis. Ar kansas is showing signs of industrial de- vslopment It is said that Is sd iesding ny railroad construction. If Alabama could manage in some way to jolt loose from, Conner, there would be instantaneous revival of railroad building within her borders,
 Nursed the vipers. Coosa River News.
 as MT Bryan is, he has nursed the viper of Tom Watson, Bill Hearst and Gene Debs to his breast until now they have enough life to sting him. That kind of thing has been the source of Bryan's weakness all the while He should have adhered to the mill tant Democrats and let the adventurers alone.
 + + The Vital Matter. Bessemer Weekly
 The most vital matter now affecting the welfare and interest of this district is what is called the coal miners strike. It would but little concern others than themselves but for the barbarous lawlessness and crime which is It's main feature interfering with and in many cases preventing men anxious for employment engaging in the same. The moment lawiessness and crime are sup pressed, operations every where will be re-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06

Two babies of the Crow Indian tribe were recently burned to death and a Montana paper spoke of 1t as "a Crow barbecue" Perhaps that Is about the way some of the Westerners feel towards the Indians.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06

Texas and Rhode leland. the largest eno given the nation cabinet officer. Other States that never have been represented ID me Cabinet are Idaho. Montana, North Da- kota, South Dakota, Utah. Washington, Ne vada, wyoming and Oklahoma New fork has furnished the largest number or cabinet officers with Pennsylvania second
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06

John A. AylwArd. who Is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor of visconsih Is well known in the politics oG that State. having been candidate for governor two years ago. He is now serving his eighth term as city attorney of Madison MT Aylward is regarded as the leader oi Bryanism in Wisconsin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
NOTICE
 TO CREDITORS
OF FIRST MEETING.

OF FIRST MEETING
 fn tha District Court of the United staLea
 For the Middle District of Alabama.
 In Bankruptcy.
 Tn the matter of c. E. Peabody. Bank
 rupt, Post Office Montgomery, County
 Montgomery. Alabama.
 The aforesaid party having been adJude- d a bankrupt. under the Act of Congress entitled "An Act to Establish Uniform gYstara of Bankruptcy Throughout the IInited states" approved July 1st. 1888 a meeting Of the creditors of said Bankrupt ia eaIISA ak the office of the undersigned Rasrree in me United States Court House Montgomary, Alabama, on the goth day of Aurust next, at 10 o'clock A. N, to vnaka proof of debts and for the election ~ "a Trustoe. and such other matters az sSa neoessary and required by the Act eG S'"1's'' ASA E. srRATroN. Referee Montgomery Ala. Aus 5. 1908.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06

John Temple Graves, the Independence Party candidate for Vice-Presdent Is na~ was born Nov, 9, 1856. After graduating from the University of Georgia he adopted nIoved as editor on leading newspapers in Jaeksonvtile, Atlanta and other cities of the south Tn addition to his work as writer Mr Graves is famous as a platform and af- apealxoT.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06

Thomas L. Hisgsn. the candidate for Pres ident on the Independence Party ticket 10 a native of Indiana, but has resided Tor many years in Springfield. Mass. where ne has grown wealthy in the oil business in conn petition with the Standard oil Company Last year Mir. Hisgen boiled over Ib,oOO votes as Independence League candidate TOT Governor of Massaohusetts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
snrnaon'a First Hale

Samson. Aug. 5.-(special )-rhe Nrst bale of cotton of the 1908 crop was received here this afternoon. 1im crews, a nearby farmer, raising 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06

While it Is conceded that Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota does not desire a renomination. it is generally believed that he will accept 1t at the hands of the Dem ocratic State convention which is to meet two weeks hence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06

C. A. Johnson. Republican nominee for Governor of North Dakota. is an attorney at Allnot He is a native of Wisconsin, has lived in North Dakota about twenty years The Democrats have renominated Governor John Burke.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06

Dr. Martha Hughes Cannon, formerly [ State senator in Utah, has moved to Cali. fornia and the women of the State expect her to De of great assistance to them iu the fight for woman suffrage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
A Close ssason.

This is the closed season for corporation nothing to do with the Taft campaign.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06

Fred. w Uphan of Chicago will be as sistant treasurer of the Republican national committee and will have charge of the campaign fund collections and disbursa- ments in the Western States
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
gAMEs, HOME cuRE REMEpIEs

JAMEs' HUME LUEtE NH1EUtHs For Drug Addietions. Alcoholism, To- baeco and Cigarette Habits, Nervous ness and Insomnia will be furnished at the following prices:
 Whiskey, Wine or Beer .....12.50 Tobacco, Cigarettes or Snuf =. b.0e All forms of Nervousness and In-
 Prices for Hypodermie or Internal Home Treatment for Drug Addictions will be furnished on application, with a free sample treatment. charges prs paid.
 Booklets on Drug Addfetions, Drunk enness and Tobacco and Cigarette Habits. containing testimonials. etc. respondenee confidential. Address Charles B. James Sanatnrium. 133 Poplar Avenue. Dept D.. Memphis. Tenn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06

The Brownlow- Houk faction of the Repub- linans of Tennessee will hold 6 State con vention in Chattapooga. August 8, with John l. WoFthinRton, the nominee for Governor. as the chief speaker.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06

The Peoples Party of Texas will hold ita state convention in Fort Worth. August Il. to select an electoral ticket for watson and Williams.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
SWORN CALCULATION

The Montgomery Advertiser guarantees its advertiscrs (and makes it part Of the contract when renuastedl that tta datly cir- culation is larger than that of any nsFn. ing newspaper printed in Alabamar-and that it's Sunday edition has the largest eir- collation. of any edition of any newepapor printed in Alahama without exceptien-
 The figures for June printed below repre- sent the actual net circulation. all returns having been deducted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06

Judge Taft. the Republican PresIdential nominee, is said to possess wonderful memory for names and faces
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
I Have No Desire
 For Tobacco
I Have Also Quit the Use of Alcoholic sfimnfsnfs and Have Even
 Stopped Tes and coffee.


 James sanatorium Co-Gsntiemen :: q am in receipt of your letter of the goth, inquiring as to what results were obtained from the course of tobacco remedy which I ordered from you last August and in reply will say. I am very glad that the cure Is complete; I have no desire for tobacco any more and another pleasing and grateful piece of news is that I have also quit the use of alcoholic stimulants and have even stopped the use of tea and coffee all of which I consider were q great injury to my health.
 T am very grateful. indeed, for what your remedies have done for me and if these words will be the means of someone else obtaining relief from erty to use 1t in any way you see ht.' No. 1iis Maury St. Houston. Tex. | FREE DRUG CURE.
 chas B. James. i3s Poplar Avenue: Dept. D., Memphis Tenn. Please send to my address all charges paid. free trial bottle for patient using tstate here number grains used each 2t hours) ......s grains of Cstate kind of drus state here if used by mouth or hypc ! dermieaily ...... ..... .'''., Name .,'. -... .,.. .. ..'.. Town .... .... .... State .... .... .... Nearest Express orics =. .... ....
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
Politics and Politicians

Thomas calo, delegate to Congress from Alaka has decided not 'e bs a candidate for reelection.
 Sam V. Mathews, State banking commits sioneF Is the new chairman of the Repub- Virginia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06

New York World.
 In politics you may serve the cause of wisdom and justice better by re- maining with those to whom you have attached yourself, even after you disapprove much of their condlct and By leaving theni.-Lord Melbourne"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06

No s4ls.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06

No. s41s.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-18

cessruIly put his left toe the tiger stripe and
looked up.
Busy? Awfly busy?" smilingly inquired Mrs.
Galloway. coming into the and selecting the
Morris chair.
mot so very Why?"
NOW, don't let me interrupt your train of
thought" said Mrs Galloway, seating herself in the
manner that used to be called "decomposing" when
DeIsarte was all the go. 'I just wanted to ask
you to tell me what to do. Should you use paper
so Big" indicating eight by eleven inches, or regu-
lar note paperY 1t is so hard to know what to do.
| don't think 1t was at all fair to put 1t off on me
that way anyhow. And ] only meant 1t for
suggestion. l said, How would 1t do?' just like
that don't you know. And I'm simply dis
tracted. l don't know what to do wish I'd
gone near"
Mr.. Galloway scowIed pleasantly and rapidly
DIinked his eyes. 'Hows ths?" he asked
MY DEAR the Ladies' Aid"
'Oh, yes, yesyesyesyesyesyes. Well?"
and they're going to get up a fair. Now,
know you don't approve of church fair dear, but
this Is such worthy object, Mr.. Simmons thinks.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-18

who now, in the capacity of supervising shack
architect, drove nails slancio, a man does
who knows how and is not afraid to swing ham,
mer: now squinted color schemes in his capacity
of interior decorator. giving the directions that
made all bold and dashing; as head roust-
about took right hold of heavy articles and
shufied backward with them to tine haven where
they should be. 1t rather pleased him. too, that
he should be mistaken for the real article by big,
round-shouldered fellow girt about the waist with
gunny-sack apron, evidently teamster, evidently
delivering one donation and no more For he