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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
CHS COMFORT M TN NEBRASKA 'BUan Speaks to His -s Friends. JOYS OUT OF OFFICE Defeat Does Not Weigh Heavily on
 Him. Sustained By Confidence shown By His Home People e.-Attends
 Banquet Given By Teach-
 CTS of state.
Ys OUT OF OFFICE

Lincoln. Neb. Nov, 4-Whiie not political effect of the Democratic vic- tory in his home state. or analyze the causes. W. J. Bryan. this afternoon in an informal talk to number of friends who called upon him, expressed his pleasuf4 at the result in Nebraska and the satisfaction 1t afforded him to learn of the election of so many of his personal and political friends.
 A delegation numbering nearly 100 from Lincoln. visited Mir. Bryan at Fairview to express to him their con fi6ence and devotion to him and to as- sure him thaG such was the sentiment of 8 majority of the people in his city and state,
 Mr Bryan in responding said:
 T am highly gratified over the re- suits in this state. The national de- feat has not been such a disappoint- ment as we have had so many things to console us hope I have convinced my friends that running for office had only been an incident to my work My heart has never been set on hold ing office, but wanted to do certain works and it looked as though the presidency might offer the opportuni- ty to do that work. I am sure that in private life can have the chance to do something. One is not requir- cd to hold office in order to do big things; one Is simply required to dc those things within his reach and that much Is within the reach of us.
 Personally I shall find as much Joy being out Of office, if the returns show I must be. as would be in of- flee. I hope still to be of influence to bring about needed reforms I ap- preciate very much the confidence and loyalty of the people near us. It has been the greatest comfort that the selection has given us. The fact that those among whom we live have shown this confidence we appreciate more than I can tell you. It has been very kind in you to come out here and vsstt us on this day"
 fhe defeat to sustained yesterday Aia not weigh heavily on Mr. Bryan He was one of the most cheerful Of those at his home. He laughed and toked good naturedly.
 Tonight Mir. Bryan was the guest or honor at a banquet of the State Teach era Association, where he made a short address. He has no other im- mediate plans than to rest at home following his canvass.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
CLEAN SWEEP FOR REPJBS; l9S BR TAN RAN BEHIND 1896 VOTE
Slatemakers Az. Busy >
 Working on Taft Cabinet

do with creating the Department of Commerce and Labor. and his name has been identified with most of the meas ures of commerce enacted into law within recent years. The mention of his name. is purely inferential, how ever, from the fact that his defeat for Congress removes hrm on March { inaugurated.
 As to the Agricultural Department, the slate makers assume that an az .riculturalist will be named and as Sec retary Wilson comes within that class and has held the agricultural portfolio throughout several successive adminis- trations. as well as being close asso- ciate of Mir. Taft. there is a disposi- tion to include his name In the list of continuing cabinet possibilities.
 It Is assumed pretty generally that Mir. Taft will look to his own State for some of his cabinet material and this leads to conjecture concerning ex-Gov- ernor Herrick, whose name has been suggested in connection with the Sec. retaryship of the Treasury. ExGov- ernor Herrick has long been identified with financial affairs, and has taken an active interest in measures of gov ernmental finance and has been vice president of the American Bankers As sociation. 0 The name of A. B. Hepburn. of New York. Is also mentioned. Mir. Hepburn was formerly Superintendent of the Banking Department of New York State and was later Comptroller of the currency.
 The Navy and Interior portfolios also come in for attention from the con atructors. In fact. the capabilities and availibilities of most men in public life are just now being scanned with ref erence to fitting them into various places of thfs problematicaI cabinet list, Among those referred to in a general way are two who have been actively engaged on Mir. Taft's campaign com mittee: Senator Murray Crane, of Mas sachusetts. and Charles F. Brooker. of Connecticut. and the active head of the organization of Republican clubs. John Hays Hammond. The position of the last named. as mining engineer. leads to conjecture about his availability for head of 8 department of mines. if this long contemplated legislative project is ever realized.
 However. these latter names, and in- decd all of them, are entirely the pro- duet of the active and fertile slate ma kers, whose zeal is stimulated with un- failing regularity on the change of the Presidency.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
BRYAN FOR SENATE
CHAIRMAN MACK SPECULATEs ON
 THE FUTURE.
Next Candidate May Come From the South, But He VIII Be Selected For Availab1lity-Tnm-
 many Was Trues

New York, Nov 4-Chairman Mack late tonight, expressed his strong be- lief that Mr. Bryan would not be a candidate for the Presidency again.
 q do not believe that Mr. Bryan will again be a candidate" he said. Should the Legislature be Democratic in Ne- braska, when vacancy occurs in the United States Senate from that State as will be the case in 1911, belieVe MT Bryan will be selected to i'll the of- flee"
 MT. Mack was asked if he thought the South would be recognized in the next National convention and permitted to name a candidate from that section of the country.
 ''The most available man will be nominated,' he replied, irrespective of whether he comes from the North or the South, the East or the West. Ev- erything will depend upon his avail ability, and other conditions, of course which will develop in the next four years"
 MT. Mack had no comment to make about the labor vote and said he did not believe Tammany Hall had been un- faithful to Bryan and the rest of thS ticket.
 Democratic State Headquarters in tho Hoffman House closed It's doors today as did tthe National headquarters, eX' cept the National Treasurer's depart ment.
 Clerks are still at work in the oflce of Mir. Ridder preparing a report of the expenses and expenditures of the campaign which must be filed twenty days after election. According to re- cent information, the report will be ready long before that time.
 Mir. Mack will leave New York Fri day. He will spend Saturday and Sun day at his home in Buffalo. and will then go to Chicago to wind up matters there
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05

tricts Speaker Cannon made stump speAktnE tour on behalf of the Repub- iican hominees. Both gre districts in the mining part ef the state.
 st. Louis. Mo.. Nov... a--andications at late hour tonight are that the eighteen eIectoraI votes of Missouri will be cast for Taft.
 Republican State Chairman Dickey claims the state and returns received indicate Republican victory. Taft is 1.O5o votes ahead of Bryan. with re- turns from eighty-eight counties prac- tically complete,
 Never before has the result of an election in Missouri been so long in doubt. The closeness of the vote. the unexpected Republican gains and Democratic losses have all made worthless ordinary partisan estimates and the official count, may be neces- sary to determine the result f This Is true. not only on the Prasi- dent, but also on the state ticket. To- night. Herbert S HadIey. Republican, is apparently elected governor by 15.- GOO plurality and Republican gains in to be heard from will be im- possible for William S.. Cowherd Democratic nominee to over this lead.
 St. Louis. Mo, Nov. 4-The electoral vote of Missouri is in doubt, late re- turns from the City of St. Louis and from rural districts reducing the strong lead of Bryan last night so that at 10 o'clock tonight it is impossible to say definitely who has carried the State.
 The complexion of the next Legisla- ture is also in doubt, though the indi- cations are that the Democrats will control 1t by four or i've votes on joint ballot. This will assure the reelection of William J. Stone to the United States Senate. The Republican Sena- torial nomination is in doubt between Richard c. Korens and John c. McKin- ley.
 The Republicans have apparently elected Herbert s. Hadley for Govern or, and the probabilities are that he has carried the entire State ticket with him. Complete returns from all but two precincts of the City of St. Louis gave Hadiey lead of 15,365. The two precincts that have not yet reported arc strongly Republican and will in- crease Hadley's plurality in the city to 1s,O00.
 The Democratic counties show almost uniform Democratic losses on the Gov ernorship and it is impossible at this hour to see how a Democratic major ity outside of the City of St. Louis can wipe out Hadley's lead.
 Harry M. coudrey, Republican. of the Twelfth Missouri Congressional Dis trict, whose defeat was indicated last night. was reelected.
 St. Louis, Nov, 4-Returns from nearly eighty-eight counties in Mis- souri and the city of St. Louis give: Taft. 27s.401; Bryan. 275.S51. A lead for Taft of 1.050.
 Same precincts give: Hadley for Governor, 2s5, ,203; Cowherd, 270,274.
 Returns from seven other counties
 that have not been tabulated may overcome the Taft lead and reduce Hadleys plurality.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05

Washington, Nov. 1.-The usual cab inet slates. which invariably follow the election of new President, are making their appearance and political wise- acres are busy in forecasting the names of those who will make up President elect Taft's official family.
 Of course. there is no authoritative ground whatever for the mention of specific names in connection with the new cabinet as Mir. Taft has not given the slightest intimation of his inten- tions so far as can be learned. But this does not stop the usual conjectures and gossip at the various rendezvous for public men and 1t Is expected that various Taft cabinet slates will make their appearance from this time for ward with more or less outward ap- pearance of probability.
 In the speculative comment which is being indulged in, the name of Secre- tary Root is often mentioned as likely to continue at the head of the State Department, if he desires to stay. It Is known that MT. Taft has a high regard for his former cabinet associate, but whether MT. Root would consent to which has already taxed his strength and health, the cabinet wiseacres are not able.t to determine.
 It appears to be the general impress sion that Secretary Luke Wright will be another cabinet officer to remain. owing to the warm personal attachment existing between himself and the Pres. fdent-elect. including their connection in the Philippine leland during the constructive work of America there.
 Judge wright was for eight years Attorney General of Tennessee and his father was Chief Justice of Tennes- see. % F
 It appears to be quite generaiiy ac- cepted in the current speculation that Frank H. Hitchcock. Chairman of the Republican National Committee. will be included is the forthcoming cabi- net, probably as Postmaster General, a post for which he would have practical qualifications. owing to the service un- til a few months ago as Fourth As- sistant Postmaster, General in the present administration, position he voluntarily relinquisned to take per. sonal charge of Mir. Taft's interests.
 The defeat of Congressman Hepburn. of Iowa, long Chairman of the Inter- state and Foreign Commerce Commit tee of the House of Representatives, has aroused some comment as to hia availability as Secretary of Commerce and Labor. The committee of which Mfr. Hepburn is the head, had much to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
BUSINESS MEN
 DID IT--TAET Successful Candidate Is
 Happy. HE WILL GO TO VIRGINIA Must Have Rest Alter the Hard
 Campaign. Bryan Was Up Early at Fsirvfew and Takes a Cheerful View of
 His Decisive
E WILL GO TO VIRGINIA

Cincinnati, O., Nov. 4.--'T believe was elected by the business men of the country. Democrats as we'll as Re- publicans; that received my share of the labor vote and that the farmers generally stood by me. I am very much Gratlfed."
 William H. Taft was sitting In the library of his temporary home. the c. P. Taft residence. today. when he gave expression to the above declaration-
 Going more Into detail as to the re- tufns, he added: Tn my own State and Indiana, the result was very much affected by the local liquor questions and 1t is very dinicult to figure out just how 1t operated,
 "The sweeping victory In New York. Massachusetts. New Jersey and Con necticut Is especially gratifying to me-"
 Although Judge Taft was up the greater part of the night scanning the reports as they were received over the wires, which had been installed at the house, he was nevertheless an early riser this morning. The cheery house. hold within the Taft mansion was in striking contrast to the appearance outside, where was present very visi-
  onstrations of thousands of cincin- natrs citizens bent on showing honor to the one of their number who had been honored.
 "Is President- elect TaSr the proper title now?'' he was asked,
 Just Mir. Taft, If you please" was the cheery reply. You know am not elected President yet, and will not be the President-elecf until after the meeting of the electoral college. We shall endeavor to remain in our capac- ity as private citizen as long as possi- ble."
 The demands Of the campaign upon Mrs. Taft had not ceased and she was busy with the details made upon her time, and requests for expressions for publication and photographs.
 While showing bayend doubt his qualification at the result of yesterdays voting Judge Taft admits that his campaign has been eerrihle strain upon him, and that It wlu reGuite many days of rest and exsrcise to restore his normal condition. ss
 No communication has as yet passed between the successful and the defeat. ed candidates. and none is likely to un- til the returns are complete.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05

trenched wealth, privilege and power gained a material, even though . tenn porary victory. The moral influence ol the campaign Ia with tte eauss of the
 arksrs The part labor bon conrpeiie Cd the discusston to be devoted almost Dor movement and the principles of right. justice and humanity upon which their philosophy and demandss are based.
 '.Even though disappointed with the immediate result. there Is no cause to believe that there will be any loss of faith and confidence in the justice oe laborts demands and their successful achievements. Action, consistent, inc sistent and persistent win achieve for the toilers the triumph Of the cause of labor and the cause of human justice. Though temporarily defeated. labor ia not conquered. The future Is ours.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
U. D. (. WILL MEET
 NEXT IN ATLANTA

OpeIika. Nov. 5--The next annual con- vention of the United Daughters of the Confectionery will be held at Atlanta, Ga, beginning on November II.
 Each chapter of the Daughters will be entitled to one delegate for every twenty five members. or fraction there- of not less than seven. Any one dele gate will be allowed to cast the en- tire vote for a chapter and if no dele gates are present, the chapters may vote by proxy.
 These orders were sent out from here today over the signature of Cornelia Branch Stone, President General.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
WOULD BE SPEAKER
CONGRESSMAN FOWLER HAS AN
 NOUNCED FOR PLACE.
New York Man Proposes A Novel Scheme For Conducting Affairs of The House, A Board of
 Managers.

New York, Nov. 4-Hon. Charles N. Fowler. Chairman of the Committee on Banking and Currency of the House of Representatives. and representing the Fifth District of New Jersey. who has iust been elected for the eighth time receiving a plurality of about 5000 announces himself as a candidate for Sneaker of the House In the Sixty First Congress upon the following platform:
 ''The House of Representatives shall elect A Board of Managers consisting of seven members which shall be charged with that direction of legisla- tion which is now assumed by the speaker of the House"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
DYNAMITE CAUSES
 FIRE IN SHERMAN, TEXAS

Sherman. Texas. Nov. 4--F'ire which destroyed four buildings and almost caused a panic when dynamite stored in one of the buildings exploded, in the business section of the city today caused a loss estimated at $120,00O.
 During the progress of the fire sew eral firemen were bruised and several others narrowly escaped serious in- jury.
 The buildings destroyed were oc- cupied by the Walsh Hardware Com pany, J. B. Shaw and Sons. Livingston Brothers and Thomas Everhart,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
COFFEE.

Enterprise, Nov. 4-(SpeciaL) )--Re~ turns from all beats in Coffee County give large majoritles for the Democrat- ic ticket for National, State and Coun- ty ofaces.
 There was a great deal of interest throughout the county over the race for Tax Collector in the county, be- tween J. M. Folsom, who was declared the nominee of the Democratic Party of the county and whose name was placed on the ticket, and B. F. Conner. the present incumbent of the once. The returns froEa the County give the nom inee over Mir. Conner. a majority of nearly 400 votes.
 Enterprise beat gave to the nominee A majority of 354; Elba beat gave to MT. Conner a majority of PAS; the other larger beats in the county went for the Democratic nominee.
 Enterprise gives to each of the Con- stitutional amendments large major ities. though full vote was not cast on them.
 Indsnnite reports are that the county has given to each amendment proposed a majority, but this may be changed by full reports to come in.
 On account of the fact that the Coll Ieetor's race oversnadowed everything else in the county 1t is not possible to obtain definite reports at this time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
RUN FULL TIME NOW.

Newark, N. J.. Nov 4-Upon the an nouncement of Taft's election today the 5. 900 operatives In the two great thread mills in this city were notified that full time work would be resumed next Monday.
 Since last April the mills have been running on part time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
UNDERWOOD CALLED
 TO HELP REVISE TARIFF

Birmingham, Nov 4.-Congressman o. W. Underwood. of Birmingham, member of the Ways and Means Com mittee was notified this afternoon by Chairman Serene E. Payne to attend a meeting of the committee beginning in Washington next Tuesday morning to take up the revision of the tarin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
yTr. Currnn |. Reelected

New Orleans, La. Nov. At the an nual meeting today of the New Or leans and Northeastern Railroad, part of the Queen and Crescent system, the following officers were reelected: D. D. curran, president and general man. ager; L. A. Lyons. vice president and comptroller. H. A. Wenham. secretary and treasurer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
KILLS SONS SLAYER.

Chahfee, Mo. Nov. 4.-Major Henry Burnett. SO years old. of osceoia, Ark, today shot and killed A. B. chaney. a saloonkeeper hare. The encounter took place on the main street.
 Clancy killed Burnett's son Septem- Der l and was under indictment Burr nett was arrested.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
nuLLocK.

Union Springs, Nov 4.--(SpeciaI)-- It Is impossible to set full returns from election in this county before the oiSicial count to be made next Sat- urday,. but enough is known to ascer- tain that all the amendmentss to the constitution have carried here by from 300 to 400 majority. The county will give the usual Democratic majority.
 The vote on the amendments at this box Is for good roads amendments z9O, against 1t Is. For new county amendment 290. against 1t 15. for bien. niai sessions of the legislature 22s. against 1t 72.
 The county has voted for local bond issue of Sl00,000 for improving public roads.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
l STILL IN DOUBT Returns From Alabama
 Are Slow. COUNTS ARE NOT COMPLETE Good Roads Measure Has Been
 Adopted. New Counties And Biennial Sessions May Have Been Lost-OmcsaI Canvass VIII Be Made Tomorrow.
COUNTS ARE NOT COMPLETE

The result of the vote In Alabama Tuesday on the amendments to the State Constitution Is still in doubt.
 Complete returns have come from few counties, the correspondents re- porting that 1t is impossible to conn pile them with any degree of accuracy.
 In Montgomery county twenty out of twenty-two beats gave the following:
 For good roads, 1859. against. 524.
 For biennial sessions. 1.559. against 524.
 For new counties. 1,S14. against, 346.
 The probate judges will receive the votes today and tomorrow when the official counts will be made.
 Until the official count is made 1t seems useless to undertake an esti- mate of maJorities.
 The Republican vote has been un@ doubtediy larger in Alabama than usual The vote in Mobile for Taft was a surprise. North Alabama counties. notably shelby. Cullman and Franklin went Republican. a number of candidates for county offices on tho ticket of that party having been suc- cessful.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
BARBOUR.

Clayton. Nov. 4.-(special. )--The election passed off quietly. This pres cinet voted only about half Its strength. giving Bryan about ia0. and Taft. 8.
 The good roads and btepnial session amendments had practically no opposi- tion. Up to midnight last might no re- turns could be obtained from country beats, except that Beat 13 gave Bryan fSs, and raft. l3.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05

Fire in St. Louis Train Shed.
 St. Louis, Mo. Nov. 4.-Fire early today destroyed a three story house within the train shed of the St. Louis union station and partly damaged the train shed. Loss 275.000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
Pone ConnratnIatea Taft.

London, Nov. LA dispatch received here from Rome says that the Pope has cabled his congratulations to wil- Ham H. Taft, whose election to the Presidency is thought to guarantee the acceptance of the. Pope.s proDosalsS in the matter Of compensation to the re- ligious congregations of Porto Rico.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
CIAY.

Ashland Nov. 4-(Special .)--With returns from the county incomplete. 1t appears that the amendment for hien- niaI sessions has received 50 majority. The other two amendments were de- feated by the same majorities.
 The majority for the Democratic ticket Is at least $50.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
Maroon sends special Traln.

WUIUUU aEUUI 0V~V'-a I101-'
 Havana. Nov. lon receipt of telegram from Santiago announcing the probable fatal illness in that city of ex-President Palma, Governor Magoon gave orders fer a special train to leave for that city at { o'clock this afternoon. The train car ried as passengers Senor PaIma's son. Tomas. and the ex-President's former secretary, George A. Bell. the latter proceeding to Senor Palma's bedside as the personal representative of Cover nor MaROon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
4 Rirmineharn Repert.

Birmingham. Nov. 4.--(speeial. )--I.a- ter returns indicate that tho Republi- cans carried four of tleseven counties of the Seventh district by small ma jorities but Congressman Burnett Democrat. is safely reelected.
 The new county amendment appearn to have been lof by 6 majority of be- tween 1000 aDl 10000.
 Taft polleH nearly twice as many votes in Jefferson county as did Roosevelt four years ago. The eoun- ty went Democratic. however, by about three to one,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
WRECK ON SOUTHERN.
Passenger Train Derailed Near POwd'
 nr SnrimRa.

CT Springs.
 Powder Springs, Ga, Nov. 4.-Pas- senger train No. 5. on the Southern Railway. from Atlanta to Cincinnati. was derailed one mile south of here this evening. All the cars left the track with the exception of the last sleeper and two of the derailed cars turned over. A number of passengers were slightly injured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-05
INDIANA.

Indianapolis, Ind, Nov 5.-Complete returns on the Indiana legislature show that the Democrats will have a maJori- ty of eight men on joint ballot. This will insure the election of a Democrat ic United States senator to succeed James A. Hemenway. W H. Taft car- ries the State by about 10000 and Thomas R. Marshall Democrat gov- ernor, Is elected by about 15.00o.