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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-08
REPORT ISSUED
CONDITIONS OF CORN, WHEAT A. AND OATS.
Quality, Total Production and Yield Per Acre, Are Salient Features of the Department of Agri-
 eulture's Report.

Washington, Oct 1.-The corn crop condition on October Twas 77.s per cent. Spring wheat quality ss.f per cent: total production of spring wheat was indicated as 233.090,000 bushels; the yield per acre averaging 13.2 bushels; combined production spring and winter wheat indicated as about 659, ,030, 1000 bushels of SEA- per cent quality and the oat crop qualities was SIS per cent, the production being 7S9,161 1000 bushels with yield per acre averaging 249 bushlse.
 These were the salient features of the departmnt of. agriculture crop re- port issued today. The corn condi- tion is against 794 last month, IS on October last year and a ten year average on October of 79.7. The av- craze yield of spring wheat Is against a final estimate of 13.2 bush els in 1907 and a six year average of 13.S, the total production being against the final estimate of 244.654,0 in 1907 and quality of sS.S In 1907 and six year average of S5.e.
 The final estimate of the average of oats per acre in 1907 was 23.7 bushels and ten year average of 3s.9 the total 1907 yield being 754.i43.000 and quail ty seventy-seven last year and s61 for ten years. Last years combined production of all wheat was 643,0S7.- 900 bushels and S9.9 in. quality.
 Over one thousand people saw the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-08

 
 property to impose limitations upon It's use for unlawful purposes and this Is the reform needed rather than the ab- olItton of the institution itself. An evil which is likely to grow in im- portance is the inequality between the poor and rich growing out of the de- lays of administrations of justice be- tween individuals. ....
 "A defect of our system Is seen in the unequal share of the burden which the delays and expenses of litigation imposes on the poor litigant The re- form must be-reached through the im- provement in our judicial procedure. Our codes are generally too elaborate.
 "A study of the English system which consists of a few general prln. ciples laid down in a practice act, supplemented by rules of court, has worked with great benefit to the liti- gant and has given much more expe- dition. l believe similar system could be adopted In this country with great benefit.
 Another reason for delay in the lower courts is the disposition of judges to write long opinions. It is almost of as much importance that the court of first instance should decide promptly as that 1t Ehould decide right If judges had to do so they would become much more attentive to the argument during Its presenta- tion and much more likely. on the whole, to decide right when the eYi- dence and argument were fresh iu their minds.
 Another defect in our judicial sys- tenn Is giving to defeated litigants two appeals.
 "So far as the litigant Is concerned. one appeal Is all that he should hc entitled to. It is better that the cases should be decided promptly even if they are wrongfully decided. Again there has been manifested in our ap- pellato courts too great disposition to reverse cases for error in the trial below. I think Q step in the direc- tion nt the dispatch of litigation might he taken In requiring higher qualifications for thosa judges that sit in cases involving q small pecun- iary amount.
 Another method of getting rid of a great deal of litigation, that con- sumes a great deal of time, and con- sumes a large pa3t of the attention of the courts, could be effected by the introduction of a system for the set- clement of damage suits of all employees against employers through official ar bitration and without resort to jury trials. Such a system is working well in England. as I am informed.
 Again. belleve a great reform might be effected especially in the Federal courts. and I believe too in the State courts by mandatory re- duction of the court costs and fees Fees should be reduced to as low a figure as possible. consistent with the reasonable Encouragement of ground less and unnecessary litigatlon." With the conclusion of MT Taft's EnaQRh har didates shook hands cordially and parted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-08
SECOND DAY OF TRANS
 MISSISSIPPI CONGRESS-

San Francisco, Calif., Oct T-The second day of the Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress proved a very busy one and numerous speakers ad- dressed the delegates, who accorded strict attention to the important sub- tects discussed.
 Il C. Stubbs, director of trafic of over .16.OO0 miles of Harriman rail- roads. was one of the principal speak CTS, his subject being Transportation. MT. Stubbs was present and delivered his address at the special request of MT. Hartman. The speaker went in-l to the relation of the railroads to the work of developed Trans-Mississippi country and showed how the big trans portatfon companies had been doing work all along the lines mapped out by Congress for many years.
 pr. Benjamin Ide wheeler, presi- dent of the University of California, also addressed the meeting. his sub feet being "West of the Mississippi river, what 1t does nean?.n4
 Colonel Fred W. Fleming, of Kan sas City, took for bis subject West ern Insurance" while Governor Cutler. of Utah and Former Governor Pardee, of California. both paid attention to ''The Conservation Of Natural Re- sources
 The delegates were greatly im- pressed with the work of conservation that has already been done in Utah and California as outlined by the speakers and warmly applaujed Gov ernor Cutters remarks as to the prominent part President Roosevelt has taken in forwarding the work in all parts of the country. Attorney General Dickson, of Colorado. speak ing on the topic Irrigation and Dis position of Public Lands" drew the attention of the meeting to the im- portance of guarding government lands from too free distribution. James J. Gailbraith, secretary of the Am erican Mining Congress. talked on the conservation of mineral resources, and Frank Short. of Fresno. Cafif., discussed the relation of the natural resources of the country to its so- ciaI and political conditions.
 Among the speakers tonight were c. J. Blanchard. of the Reclamation Service, who gave an illustrated lec- ture assisted by E. B. Thomson, of Washington. S. c. Baker of Council Bluffs, and T. F. Walsh. of Denver.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-08
IN NBRYAN'S OWN CITY
GOV. HUGHES ATTACKS NEBRAs-
 kAN's BUSINESS PRINCIPLES.
The rndustrial and Labor Policies of the Democratic Candidate Were Also Attacked By New
 Y0rk,s Governor

Lincoln. Neb.. Oct. 7.-'Ts 1t possi- ble that MT. Bryan can know anything of the principles of businessr'
 Under this caption. Governor Hughes, of New York, in MT. Bryan's home city here today. attacked the industrial and labor policies of the Democratic candidate for President.
 Greeted at the station by a large crowd. Governor Hughes was escorted amid an enthusiastic demonstration to the opera house.
 MT. Bryan announced himself in favor of the extermination of trusts. ' said Governor Hughes. ITO extermL- nate them he offers variety of rem edies. But analysing all of them. you find that he makes three proposals. In the first place he says: let us prohibit the duplication of directors In compet- ing corporations, that Is, make 1t un- lawful for director in one concern from being director in another
 This very pretty theory. but Is It workable? You know that if a man owned the majority of stock in a num- Der of corporations he would have such directors as he wanted, and whether there was-any duplication or not. the effect would besthe same. We'll, if you don't like that. says Bryan, there is an- other proposal:
 A$OS dS 6O tuIOu6Il Ltlo IdTlII SCneu- ules and put on the free list the things that are being manufactured by the trusts that will destroy them
 True. but would it not also destroy the weaker manufacturers In the same line who are fighting the trusts and who, being small, have the least power to resist. Well. then says MT. Bryan, here's another that's bound to win:
 "Lets cut down the output of each monopoly to fifty per cent Another pretty but wholly fanciful theory. say that an attempt to regulate man. ufacturers by percentages would entail such a complicated system of bureaus that the government would be abnox- iously bureaucratic.
 All the schemes are an attempt to cognize the oratorical powers and be- cognize the ortorical towers and be- lieve firmly in the sincerity of the Democratic nominee. but I believe just as firmly that an enforcement of his principles would end in disaster. Great reforms have already been begun un- der the Republican administration and they will be carried on under a con- tinuation of it. That is why I have come to Lincoln to speak in behalf of MT. Taft
 Governor Hughes was scheduled to make fourteen addresses in Nebraska today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-08
The Country Judge GreatI See for Yourself. Majestic Theatre.
BROWNS MAJORITY sO.OoO.
Result of the state Election In
 GaOrUiH,

Result Of the state Election In
 Georgia.
 Atlanta, Ga, Oct. 7.--Returns up to midnight from todays State election. indicate that Joseph NJ. Brown, the Democratic candidate for Governor. has a majority of more than s0.0OO over Yancey Carter. the Independence Party nominee.
 None of the other Democratic can didates for State offices had opposition, and received the full vote. except for Pension Commissioner. For the latter office there were eight candidates and the result Is still in doubt.
 Returns from majority of the counties indicate the ratification of the constitutionaI amendment providing qualifications for voters. This amend .mcnt makes the ownership of property one of the qualifications necessary to vote.
 The vote will be canvassed in the various counties at noon tomorrow and the official returns made public. A light vote was cast throughout the state,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-08
S0The real treat" Inness and Ryan
 Some dressing. Majestic Theatre,
CASES ARE DISMISSED.
state Unable tO Secure Convictions in
 COckreII Murder Case.

state Unable tO Secure Convictions in
 COckrelI Murder Case.
 Lexington. ky, Oct. 7-In the Cir cult Court today, the cases against El- gis and Jesse Spicer. all~charged with the assassination of James Cockrell in Breathttt County, were dismissed on motion of the Commonwealth.
 States Attorney Allen announced that the cases h. l all been tried be- fore and no conviction secured, and that he did not think they could be convicted The order of dismissal was accordingly entered. A similar charge against Bill Britton. for the same mur- der. was continued until the next term.
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sation of the States interested. chiefly Turkey I will say nothing more now except that Russia, for thirty years, has submitted to a regime instituted against her."
 The Minister then explained that Russia counted upon the support Of France. As to Great Britain he said he would be in London in few days, when he would have an opportunity of reaching an understanding with the ministers of King Edward.
 In concluding his cause, M. 1wolsky said he did ont think Turkey would enter upon a sterile war, and that the only way she could gain was by SUD. hitting her claims to the Judgment or the powers.
 Great Britain, on the contrary. Is as- suning the role of protector of the in- tegrity of Turkey and the status quo She opposes a general revision of the treaty which. would amount virtually to a scramble of the powers Tor com pensation at the expense of Turkey' instead of opening the entire question of inc Balkans, Great Britain wants Turkey to have compensating advan- tages for any losses sustained. IL IS estimated in Paris that Great Britain is already trying to arrange for the re-purchase of Eastern Rumelia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-08
c,reuIar rrou, Turkey.

Paris, Oct. 7-The Turkish circular protesting against the Bulgarian. proc lamation, was transmitted to M. Pichon, the Foreign Minister. this af- ternoon.
 After energetically calling attention to the fragrant violation of the treaty of Berlin, Turkey makes an inststent appeal to the signatories of the treaty to advise the Porte at the earliest pos sible moment what dispositions such as an international conference they propose to take, "to examine the con- ditions for the re-establlshment of le- gal order in~Bulgaria and Eastern Ru- melia and for the maintenance of the interests which international treaties assure Turkey"
 In conclusion. the circular says:
 "The ottoman Government could have recourse to force. but respecting treaties and solicitous for the common tinterests and approaching the neces- sity for European peace, prefers to avoid such extremity and therefore, calmly awaits the decision of the pow CTS, at the same time expressly re- serving to itself all the rights guaran- teed by international conventions"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-08
NOT aPERNrCIoUs ACTIVITY"
Roosevelt VIII Graciousiy Allow Em-
 rInxen fn Vote.

Washington. Oct. 7.-It was an- nonnced nj the White House to-day that the President would not consider 1t pernicious political activity on the part of any employe in the classified service, In going to his home to vote at the coming election.
 The President said 1t was not only Hhe duty of every employe or tne government. who is entitled to vote to go to his home and cast a oallot' but 1t was patriotic service.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-08
RAILROAD AGENT SHOT.
Allen o'Nein of Nahunt, Ga, Taken to
 HOapffal.

Savannah, Ga. oct. 7.-Allen oNeill, the railroad agent at Nahunt, was found early to-day shot three times fn the head and dangerously wounded. He stated that robbers had entered the ofice and after shooting him. had robbed him and fled. A posse Is In pursuit. O'Neill was taken to the railroad hospital at Waycross.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-08
rIlinoi. central Report.

New Orleans, La, Oct. 7.-The an- nuaI report of the Illinois Central Rail- way was given out here today by Pres tdent J. T, Harahan. It showed that the total operating income for the fis- cal year of 1908 was $57,1S7,00o in round figures, a decrease of $2,34o.0O0 or S.93 per cent under 1907.
 Total freight revenue was $S5,357,- 900, a decrease of 7.0s per cent under 1907. Total passenger income was s1O.991, 900, a decrease of 1.75 per cent. The report said the latter decrease was duo to reduction in passenger fares from three to two cents per mile in Illinois and Iowa. and in part to general depression.
 Gross expenses were S41,5So,000, an increase of two per cent over 1907. Expenses were TAT per cent of the gross income compared with 6S.S per cent last year. The net income de- creased $S.127,000 or 1891 per cent.
 Total new trackage was 7s5 miles.
 The total cost of the completion of the new line into Birmingham was $6,- O10,850.
 The annual meetings of the subsi- diary lines, the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley; Chicago. St. Louis and New Or leans. and Canton, Aberdeen and Nasfr- vile Railroads were held today. and the retiring officers reelected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-08
Balkans War Improbable.

Washington. Oct. 7.--The probAbili- ties of war In the Balkans are today lessened according to a dispatch re- celved at the State Department from MT. Rives. secretary of the American embassy at Vienna.
 MT. Rives made this statement after communicating to the department the announcement of the Emperor of Aus tria that he extends the right of sov- ereignty of himself and tho House of Hapsburg over Bosnia and HerzegoVi- na. Baron Hengelmuller the Austrian Hungarian ambassador, was a caller on Secretary Root at the State De- partment today.
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s1HIs First Home COmlnE'' Sends them all out laughing.
 Majestic Theatre.
French Lick ParaphernnlIa.

Indianapolis. Ind, Oct. 7.-The Su- preme Court to-day decided that the gambling paraphernalia seized by con- stables in the raid on French Lick gambling places shall be held by the sheriff of Orange county until ordered destroyed by due process of laws
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Natchitoches, La. Oct. 7-An er- roneous report was sent out from nere last night saying that Jules Irlcnel haS lriiIed his negro tenant, George Gentry 1t was Tichel who was killed and Gentry who was the slayer. Gentry was arrested today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-08
senator Bacon wilI Speak,

Macon, Ga, Oct 7.-UnIted States Senator Bacon will leave heEe tomor- row morning for Washington and af- ter spending day at the capital, Will proceed direct to the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee in New York, preparatory to beginning speaking campaign in behalf of Bryan and Kern.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-08
Sorrow of Montenegro.

Cettinje, Montenegro, Oct. 7'-The reigning Prince of Montenegro today issued a proclamation of the nations sorrow at the annexation of Bosnia ana Hersegovina. He recommends pa- tience with the inhabitants of these provinces. The proclamation declares that the treaty of Berlin Is no longer binding to Montenegro.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-08
FIRE IN pEAUMONT.
Roundhouse of Southern Pacific Rail
 road Destroyed.

Beaumont, Tex, Oct. 7.--Fire late to- day destroyed the Southern Pacific roundhouse and master mechanic office with a loss to the company Of about $20O,000.
 Nine engines, which were in the roundhouse, were consumed together with three freight cars. Judge Crofts. a negro hostler. was caught Tn the flames and so badly burned that he will die. Several other railroad employees were burned in trying to save property. but none fatally.
 The fire was caused by the explo- sion of a tank containing fuel oil.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-08
ahnn Eirrr, Fnfln.

Boston, Oct. 7.-BarteI. Thelmans & Co. shoe manufacturers of this city and Chelsea. made general assign nent today for the benefit of creditors. Liabilities, between $400.000 and $SOO,- OOO. The amount of the assets are unknown. The firm employs 600 op- eratiVea. s-sz
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-08
ITINERARY APPROVED.

Route of Atlantic BattIeships From
 Manila To Hampton Roads.
 Manila, Oct. 7.-Rear Admiral Sperry has received from the Navy Depart ment its approval of the itinerary of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-08
DECREASE IS SHOWN.
IN GROSS EARNINGS OF L. AND N.
 RAILROAD.
Fifty-seventh Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the Road ts Held in Louisviile-Directors
 Re-EIectod.

Louisville. Ky. Oct. 7.--The hfty- seventh annual meeting of the stock holders of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company was held here to- day.
 nual report of President Smith. there was little of interest. The present directors were reelected. only two out of town were present, Henry Wal ters of Baltimore, chairman Of the board of directors, and Alexander Ham ilton. of Petersburg, Va, wee presi- dent of the Atlantic Coast Line hau- road which holds controlling inter skt in the Louisville and Nashville Company.
 The annual report of President Smith included the receipts of opera eions during the year, showing gross earnings of s44.620.281. a decrease or ss.6Aa.664 compared with last year Net earnings after deducting operating expenses and taxes were $10,952,7sS. In his remarks to the stock. notoers' President Smith said:
 'sTShe general. business depression during part of the fiscal year. nrst se- riously affected the revenues of the l company in the last week in october, 1907. The gross operating revenues for the months of November. l9O7s 10 Hume 1908. inclusive, decreased. as con,na&ed with the same months in previous year, s4.s56.ss2. For. the fiscal year 19O7-1908 as compared with the fiscal year 190s-1907 gross oper. ating revenues showed a decrease of S3.171.s91. operating expenses increas- ed s661, ,656: net operating. revenues decreased $3,S33,54Ss taxes increased sIS5.149; operating income decreased S4.0is,ss7 and net income decreased $3,e26,065.
 .On account of this unsettled condi- tion of affairs and in order to place the company in strong financial po- sition 1t was deemed advisable early in 1908 to sell $3,00O,000 unified fifty year four per cont. gold bonds, which netted $2.s15.s00, an average price of about 94."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-08
s.rvia EnIinting soIdiers.

Berlin. Oct. "A special dispatcn to The Lokal Anzeiger from Belgrade, says that the enlistment of volunteers Is proceeding in the open air In the public squares.
 The students from the university are enrolling recruits who are being sworn in by the clergy. Enlisting parties are marching around the town with drums and trumpets, calling upon the popu- lace to join the army.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-08
LOST.

LosT-In Gibson's or between Gibson's and Now Exchange. large gold watch, double case. initial J. O. J.. on front; case No. 15le2: leather fob return J. L. Jones' Barachias. or phone 957-2 calls. reward.
 --is-2t LoST-One black horse. s60 pounds. fat well made, six years old. If found. return to H. W. Faulk, 7ta So. MeDonough. Phone s227 and receive reward. ..-lS-t
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-- E~aas. VaaAtova.

Over one thousand people saw sne show at "OrpheuHl" yesterday Cah you account for ite
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FOUND

FOUED-One bay or brown horse, and one
 black horse mule. call phone 1908. q -i9 FoUND-the place to buy incandesceat lamps, electric and combination nxtures and to get all kind of electrical work done L. Baker. Phone 3SS. 2tS Dexter Ave. -i9-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-08
WANTED-REMALE HELP.


 wANTED-A lady to nll the position of Matron for the Boys Department of the Orphans Home. She must be either a widow or c maiden lady who can teach a primary grade. The proper person can have Q permanent position and fair com pensstion. Address H. L. Mckee. Superin- tendent. Taliadcsa. Ala --t-St WANTED-Young lady to act as cashier in restaurant. must be of good address, and come we'll recommended. Apply by letter, Cashier, care Advertiser Office. --A-St WANTHD-Mhite girls to Go general h0Yse- ate work. good treAtment aud .gopd oppor: s4unities. Thbse who wtgh satnAsion and live out of town may wf5te The 6aivat4aA Army. Montgomery, Ala Otherwise Inag call at ST Whitman g.. or phone 3e2I.
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Over one thousand people saw the show at "Orpheum7 yesterday. Can you account for ite
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-08

Over one thousand people saw the show at "Orpheum" yesterday. Can you account for itg
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INTERPRETATION.


 wANTED-A set of books to keep in even ings, after o'clock. experienced. rapid and good penman, Address J. D.. care Advsr- tiser. -S-4t YOUNG man of good habits wants work at once; experience as grocery clerk; num- Der one farm man. Address c. ". S.. 40s 1-2 Dexter Ave. --e-4t
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HELP WANTED.

WANTED-Basket makers by the Mobile Basket Co. No. s7h St. Francis St.. Mobile.
 Ala. -2s.st
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BRYAN AND TAFT
 SIT TOGETHER

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Over one thousand people saw the show at aOrpheumD yesterday. Ohn you account for ite
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NOTIcE-I beg to advise the public thak the Auditorium Skating Rink win be opcn- cd this afternoon at o'clock. and the hours will be daily 3;So to 5:3o ana nightiv s to II. Fred Janson, Mgy. -2s-B1
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FURNITURE

A sPEcIAL-A genuine coin gold decorated weekly wee payments; also a SenulnS coin Roid I5 decorated ST piece dinner set. only S7.BO: sold strictly as an advertisement: entire purchase price refunded if you buy SIS worth of goods of us within twelve nonths A. G. Rhodes Son Co.,. 3o0-211 MontEom. cry St.
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rYPEWRITERS AND REPAIRS.

MACHINES from SI0 to sI00. All makes re- paired. Supplies for al machines. ribbons 76c each: a. 50 half dozen, single or two
 colorH. Southern Typewriter ExchanBes t1
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DIRT MoVED-Ws have large ditch 10 he filled. if prepared with teams etc. cali on Chandler Douglass Fi.st National Bank Bldg --2s-tg