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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-14
A PRETTY ROW.

The following dispatch from Mus kogee. Okla. to The St Louis Rspub- iic is copied entire because of it's in- terest down here. It is under date of Jan II. and says:
 There is trouble brewing if if sss.as. sss ls the Civil Service Commission has sent w. D. Nicholson of Birminbham, Ala, a negro. here to take q place as stem lar appointment to the agency that has been made since the ofice was put under civil service.
 j. Nearly sil of the clerks workhing @ hag,ha tn erners, and buzz of excitement passed through all the divisions when he ap- peared. Ii Is apparent that.if the negro of. the employees in that division will
 Indian Agent Kelsey is completely puzzled. He knows that the negro Eill where he is put to work, and Is fearful of the consequences. In the meantime the negro is cooling his heels In tho tion. He is an expert stenographer and brought with him one of the best typewrifers in the Union Agency. Prior retary to the President of . negro col- lege in the South.
 Miss Alice Robertson, Postnlistress at Muskogee, has faced the same trouble; they they hold their jobs through the civil the Postmisfress that If she dares to eiyi fT service srg appointee s so go to Work in the ofice. the white employees will
 This race feeling may seem surpris- ing to some who have not properly studied the location and population of Oklahoma. In latitude. it is as much a Southern State as Arkansas. Tennes- see or North carolina. and its popula- tion is largely composed of Southern people or people with Southern senti- ments and feelings. As general proposition. the prejudice. if we call it such. against equality with the negroes is as strong and well defined in the newest of our States as it is in any of the old States of the South. Both the whites and the Indians as general thing. resent anything like equality with the negro. and they never hesitate to show is when there Is occasion to do so.
 But what is to be done in . case of this kind7 We all know what row was caused by the appointment of a negro postmaster at Indianoia, Miss, but that was a case in which trouble was brought on unnecessarily. for there was no real defense for such an ap- pointment. The trouble in Oklahoma is one that will be much more diffi- cult to arrange. If civil service is to prevail. and if negroes are to hold any kind of positions in the Postal De- partment. 1t is plain that they must be promoted to cierkships, and equally plain that friction will be the result in many places. Just how the Okla homa rumpus can Be satisfactorily ad- justed is not plain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-14
A RARE FIND.

A recent uHo oI ulbCONefy near LfaAp Superior has set the archaeologists to talking and wondering. They have found a small axe made of copper and tempered 50 as to surpass the finest and best tempered steel as an edge tool, and from it's position when found. 1t is believed that 1t dates back to some ancient and prehistoric period.
 Here is a subject for real thought. discussion and investigation. It Is known that among the ancient inhabi- tants of Europe the art of making the finest of cutting tools of copper and bronze was known and praetieed. Those people knew nothing of steel or its uses. but the finely tempered swords. battle-axes and other cutting tools, has been the wonder of more modern times. for the art seems to have been lost with the disappearance of those who used 1t, and if the moderns have brought 1t to light again 1t has been done very recently.
 This is why the recent find near Lake Superior is of unusual interest, for it seems to point unerringly to one or TWO things: either the Indians InhabIting this continent possessed in prehistoric times the art of tempering copper. which art was enteirely lost in the lapse of ages, or else the region about, the Great Lakes was at some unknown period. but an exceedingly remote one. visited by people from the Old World copper tools with them. That is one of the greatest copper regions in the world, and if it was visited by a people who understood the art of mining and working copper. 1t would be natural for them to dig it up and manufacture it into the articles needed. Thus this axe may have been brought from the old country or it may have been manu. factured where it was found and from native ore.
 Much has been written and published by historians and investigators to prove that the natives of this country were os European or Asiatic origin, and pos sibiy of both. for between the saw ages of the extreme North. the Indians of Central North America, and the Aztecs of Mexico. there was such a wide difference that 1t Is hard to imag- inc them of the same original stock. It is also claimed that this continent was at a remote period peopied by race which totally disappeared ages ago and left behind them only traces of their work, but no descendants. If this was true. we might thus account for many discoveries that have been made from time to time of things which could not be attributed to the Indians of historic times.
 And yet there are some who will ar- gue and contend that the Indians who were found in North America by the first white visitors, had at one time possessed a civilization and knowl- edge of the arts which was finally and almost completely lost to knowledge. This may not be exactly a reasonable hypothesis, but it is known that won derful changes in the human race have taken place in the Old World. and the like may have happened here. How aver all this may be. the finding of this highly-tempered copper axe is certainly an interesting discovery. and may lead
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-14
Faith and a Hot Water Bag.

Chicago special.
 Bishop FalIows treated the sick in body and mind in the chapel of St. Paul's Reformed Episcopal Church to- night. In the hour before service he applied the principles of Christian Psycholophy' to fifty men and women whose ills ranged from dyspepsia to suicidal tendency.
 young man suffering from the grip drove to the church in a cab and ask ed the bishop to heal him.
 Your ailment is functional" said the minister. "and possibly cannot cure 1t. but I can help you. Have faith and use a hot water bag"
 To a woman suffering from dyspepsia he said: Be careful of your diet. Do not overeat. Consult a physician and believe in the power of God to heal you"
 No" said Bishop Fallows afterward, q did not heal anybody, but the effect was almost like healing. I sent them away filled with a new, strong spirit and with their faces radiant. The faith l instilled into them had changed them as by magic. My new work is accomplishing wonders. All my time is taken up in healing under the new system"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-14
western man claims that he foun

A Western man claims that he found a hornets nest a few days ago on which could be distinctly seen the words, Theodore Roosevelt" He thinks this means that we are to have four years more of Teddy but The I.aavenworth Post doesn't see it ex- aetIy that way. It points out that the day the alleged discovery was made was the day on which the President made public the correspondence in the Brewnson affair, and that the find only showsd that Roosevelt just then was getting into a hornets nest himself. There are always two ways to view things.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-14
1hi. L My sOth Bpthday
\ Gee |. Crawford.

Governor Coe I. Crawford eof South Dakota. who aspires to the seat in the United States Senate now held by Sen ator Alfred B. Kittredge, was born at Volney, la. January IA. 1858. His ed- ucation was received in the public schools and in the Iowa State Uniyer- sity, where he graduated from the law department in 1882. After following the practice of law In Iowa for about ten years he removed to South Dakota and located at Pierre. He soon became prominent in his adopted State, both as a lawyer and a politician. In 1SSS he was elected a member of the terri torial legislative council, and In the following year was elected to the State Senate. During several years follow ing he was Attorney General of South Dakota. Tn November. 1906, he was elected Governor of South Dakota by the so-called reform element of the Re publican party in that State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-14
DRIFT WOOD
DY PHIL a. ARMeTRONG

Edna wallaes Hopper thinks that # S iSsrs ' were ss sss sssi any sssSs ss E'ns' Baltimore must have been crowded LarynEologist. Pathological and Oto- logical Society was in session.
 Little Evelyn Thaw went to sleep this is not sayine that the testimony ,il,an Tti De of % se miid 2 nature that the A Pepnsyivania man attempted to csb oa5 on ms 9wn m head with q saw the tionist whose wife tried to get him to saw up the wood for the Kitchen fire. in Pennsyivsnia the other day and she never knew it until t was half burned away: The only explanation Is that a young man was in close proximity.
 The Jacksonville Times Union man intimates that he is engaged to a tow sosto heatoed seh9ol teacher. but he is apt to and transfer his affections to a 'possurli pnenever occasion offers.--Houston Some Chicago women have pledged themselves against wearing arlyth7ng but crows feathers in their hats, Wnef, asked asked why, they probably answer
 Young lady. don't grab at the first par or geod looking clothes that comes butwaft until sure sure % enough man a1una eninss a: along. He may not be Johnny-on-t -the. spot. as the other kind. but no will be ,ir mere n when the other one has made you Nothing is prettisr to see than a pretty ssrl walking down the street for and a sweet smile that fs the re- suit of this Knowledge.
 matter with those Holsters who Slans @ themselves at the corner of Dexfer I,d court to rubber at the pretty girls who pass by?
 One blessing Old Faher Adam enjoyed was he didn't have to patroniza a wash woman and for himself and Mother Eve ciotnes grew on trees
 The wind blows round the First Na- ional Banks sky-scraper just like ia Ssw ro1R rosd Now Noe T TSs WSpiS,1s in Herald be good'
 When it comes to sure enough con head bachelor look at Rimself in 1tS the
 
 love me and the world is mine." he
 thought 1t was Pierpont Nor Ean''' she replied aiTiiy
 There was a young woman from Butte whose hair was much blacker than She s coicrsd her head q most fiery req. Liks Titan Texas gaioot.
 Handicapped. Mary had little limb.
 lt wouldn't grow no bigger.
 swim" At the sea -side with that "figger.D
 
 4 Chicago girl bIacked a mans eyes and nose for him because he tried 10 take ll cents from her. If he took CT I1r 6unalc. he certainly got the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-14
3. Y. P. U. OF BRuNDrDGn.
h ". Wood Is Elected President of
 Organization.

h ", Weed Is Elected President of
 Organization.
 Brundidge, Jan. 1s.--(Special. )-- Sunday afternoon the Baptist Young Peoples Union held it's semi ni-annual election of officers with the following result:
 B. w. Wood. President; Miss Ada Logan, First Vice-Presicent; Miss Alice Waters, Second Vice President; Bryan Barlow. Secretary: Young Flowers. Treasurer; Miss Velma Brazil, Organ lst; Miss Alice Waters, Assistant or ganist.
 The program for the afternoon con- sisted of papers by Miss Mabel Ses- stons. Mrs. H. A. Norton. and Miss Ludie Logan, and q solo by Mise Hallie Hen
 At meeting of the Baroea Class last Sunday. H. A. Norton was elected teacher.
 Sunday was the day appointed for the election of officers for the Baptist Sunday school, the superintendent hay ing been eletced on the prvious Sunday. The election of assistant superintend- ent was deferred until next Sunday. The election of other officers was as follows:
 E w. G., Gilmore was reelected as Sec retary and Treasurer; Miss veIma Bra gil. organist, and Miss Alice Waters assistant organist.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-14
TUESDAY, JANUARY lA 1908.

A great many changes have recently taken place in the management of Ala hama newspapers. One is in The Greensboro Beacon, whose editor for seventeen years, Mir. H. G. Benners. re- tires and is succeeded by George K. Ready, who has long been connected with Hale County papers. Few papers in this State have had a longer or more honorable career than The Alabama Beacon. It is now in the seventy fourth year of it's existence. which is long time for paper to live. The edi- tor of The Beacon for a great many years was the late John c. Harvey, who was very accomplished and viz orous writer. He was a power for any cause he advocated. We sincerely hope that The Beacon will grow more prosperous with each recurring year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-14

Now the seekers after presidential timber are sauinting in the direction of Hon. W. M. Crane Of Massachusetts. Senator Hopkins of Illinois, intimates that Cannon and Crane would look mighty good to him. while Representa- tive Weeks of Massachusetts maintains that the only place for Crane is at the head of the ticket. They may quarrel over it as much as they like, but the chance of either of them heading the ticket is very slight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-14
This Dale in History
January iA.

1sss-civil government organized in Connecticut with the adoption of what is said to be the first written consti- tuition known to history.
 17e6--Pitt advocated in Parliament the repeal of the Stamp Act.
 I7s4-American Congress ratified the treaty with Great Britain.
 1797--Battle of Rivol.
 1SO5-Michigan territory formed from a part of Indiana.
 lS14--Bayonne invested blythe Brit is4O-Bishop Mcdonnell of Kingston. Ont, died.
 1s47-Governor Bent of NeY Mexico killed in ap uprising of Mexicans.
 1S52-New constitution published by Louis Napoleon of France.
 1875-President Grant approved the act for resuining specie payments.
 lS92-Cardinal Manning died. Born July IS, 1908.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-14
CAUGHT BAD NEGRO.
Birmingham Black Accused of False
 Pretenses.


 BirminEham Black Accused of False
 Pretenses.
 Demopolis, Jan. 1S.--(Special.)- Chief of Police H. A. Monnier and Po- Iiceman Railey arrested Will Edwards, negro. on a charge of obtaining money by false pretense.
 The negro claimed Birmingham as h.s home and offered to sell another negro twenty pounds of flour and a twenty pound ham for 60 cents. After the negro had paid the money to Ed wards, he told him to wait on the cor ner until he returned and he would bring him the goods. After waiting for some time the negro became sus- picious and informed the police.
 Edwards was captured on the out skirts of the city and lodged fin jail.
 Deputy Sheriff W. H. Jackson of Covington County. Mississippi, was in DemopoIis Saturday in search of two negroes who are wanted in Mississippi, charged with violating the prohibition laws. The negroes refused to return with the deputy sheriff without the necessary requisit.on papers and as the crime was a misdemeanor, the sheriff had to return to his State without the captives.
 The steamer John Quill arrived at this landing at about o'clock Satur> day morning. bringing 1,60O sacks of seed about 100 bales of cotton and number of passengers. She returned Saturday afternoon, having on board about 800 bales of compressed cotton and a number of passengers.
 Hon. William Tucker and brother, Cal Tucker. left Sunday afternoon to attend the bedside of their brother, who was shot at Seminary, Miss last Satur- day night. Reports as to particulars are meagre.
 Miss Louise Barber entertained the Whist Club Saturday morning ct her fathers handsome home on Strawberry Street, A most enjoyable time was spent and delightful refreshments were served
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-14

'The health of children is just as important as the health of hoss." The Chicago Tribune argues. Of course 1t is, but there are parents who look on their animals and fowls as more im- portant than their children are. be- cause the former have a money value. Strange, but fact, just the same. as any one must have observed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-14
KEEP our OF POLITICS.
Motto for Farmers' Union OmGiaIa.

Motto for Farmers Union Omeials. Resolved:
 First-Tat any man holding office in the Farmers Union, who desires to run for any political office, either county, state or national. shall first resign his office in the Farmers Union. Second--Tat any man now holding an office in the Farmers Union. and at the same time holding a political off1ce, shall be asked to give up his political office or resign his oftice In the Farm ers' Union.
 Third-That we denounce and con- demn future gambling in farm pro- ducts.
 Fourth--That we believe in dealing only in bona flde contracts. Fifth-That we ask the National Congress to enact such laws as will abolish and prohibit future gambling in farm products.
 J. M. Bass,
 W. H. Summit,
 J. E. Montgomery
 D. J. Neil,
 J. B. Lewis. Resolutions adopted by Farmers Union State Presidents council.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-14
to others. as well as to . plausible so-t iution of some vexed questions as to the past history and people Of our continent

Another casus beilums or something ike 1t. has come to light. A Jap in Sacramento called free American cit izen You damned Amsriean.@ right out loud. shall such as that be sub- mitted to as long as there is star left on the Star spangled BannerG We trow not. and it's up to some lingo Congressman to introduce resolution to the effect that swearing in English is an exclusively American privilege, and that>swearing at an American citizen is not to be tolerated, even in California. It may be necessary to call out the reserves. and if nothing else can be done at least Roosevelt might send message or speak piece. Down with the Japsl
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-14

It is said that Queen Alexandra has carefully preserved every hat and bon not she has worn during the past forty years. The collection Is said to be a remarkable one, and we can wen be- lieve it. Not only have there been many changes in fashions in two-score years. but such high parsonage will naturally change head-gear frequently. even if fashion had nothing to say. When she is dead rumrage safe of her hats and bonnets wiIiNbe interest ing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-14
Too Late.

The New York World is exploiting o0nspicuously and consistently Marse Henry Watterson's abandoned dark horse-GoveFnor Johnson of Minnesota. very attractive style some cogent arr gument why the Minnesota Executive would make the most available candi- date for the Democrats to nominate.
 If The World will take pains to in- vestigate the situation. it will very 'iNelv do as did the Kentucky Journal ist who first Droposed this candidate. are closed for the Democratic nomina- ton. The Worlds logic Is wasted. It Is sound enough. but it will not be
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-14
Cannot Acnuire Lnnd-

Washington, Jan. 13-ghat an em- ploye of the general land office can not acquire public lands under the ex- isting laws was held today by the Supreme Court of the United States, in the case of William F. Prosser versus George L. Finn. The case had been pending in the courts and the interior department for Years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-14

When we read of the terrible wealth CT they are having in some portions of of the Northwest. we are all the bet ter prepared to be thankful for condi- tions in the sunny South.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-14

When burglars wear silk hats while burgling as was the case with two who were captured in New Rochelle re- gently. it looks like carrying style be- yond the limit. Possibly these were pair of New Yorks smart set.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-14
CredItors' BIII Filled.

Memphis, Tenn. Jan, 13-A special from Corinth, Miss. says:
 A general Areditor's bill has been filed in the Federal Court against the Tishomingo Savings Bank, a private institution which suspended recently and President J. F. Taylor. J MsS Boone was appointed receiver with bond. of s10o.oo0 and has taken charge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-14

The Taft and Fortaker forces appear to be having high old times in Ohio. whether Foraker and the negroes can finally down Taft and the administra- tion is to be decided in the long run.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-14

The Portsmouth Star congratulAtes poultry raisers on the fact that the annual seed distribution from Wash ington has begun. and it argues that these seed win make excellent feed growers of chickens make a note of this.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-14

Having secured jury in the Thaw case. we suppose the procession will proceed to process in the way that has become 50 familiar. Let us hope 1t will aoon end.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-14

Are Building Ships and Manufacturing
 Vast Amounts of Cotton.
 London Special.
 Besides being a rival of England in the shipping and ship building indus tries. Japan Is now entering the field of cotton manufacture, Some of the most brilliant and enterprising men in the empire" MT. Tattersall. the great cotton exporting manufacturer, said this week "are reported to be con- trolling the cotton mills, the largest hanks are heavily interested, and the government encourages cotton trade development by every means in It's power. During the last eleven months Japan imported Lancashire textile ma chlnery to the value of s2,00o,000. In the corresponding eleven months of 1908 the figure was Sf.000,000. This represents both spinning and weaving machinery. The chief Lancashire mak- ars of textile machinery are all busy with extensive Japanese orders" Ad- vance in technical skill and the con- stant improvement of machinery has enabled Lancashire to turn out fine grades of cotton cloths at cost which has made foreign competition so far impossible, and while the trade has grown in consequence, the earnings of operatives have steadily risen. Wheth . CT the Japanese will be able success fully to produce fine calicoes is a problem for the future. That they will endeavor to do so is, certain. if only to supply the extensive home demand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-14

The statement in a contemporary that cabbage-heads in Cuba frequently weigh twenty pounds each may have been intended to discourage The Hous- ton Post, but it will be waste of time. The Post can hand out a turnip weigh ing that much. if called on to make good.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-14

The Raleigh Evening Times has not yet discovered that MT. Bryan is say ing any good things about the Minne- sota Johnson Perhaps he thinks oth- CTS are doing enough of that. without his putting in.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-14

Poor Senators tPiatt and Depew can not even be delegates to the Republl. can National Convention. Such is fame--of some brands. N