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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-29

a cabinet meeting and insolentiy de- manded the right to be present at the meeting. He struck his French mili- tary instructor in the face. He was guilty of every excess of which . headstrong boy of 22 could be guilty.
 He arose in club of officers and de. clared that he was willing to lead the army of servia, even against his fa- ther. the King. And it develops that his uncurbed desire to cause trou- ble and to figure as a soldier in the field was responsible for much of the war scare of the Balkans, which threatened to embroil several European countries in a general conflict.
 The pressure which forced his abdi- cation of his royal prospects came from Russia. But the Servian court, to save the face of the Prince, issued . statement in which 1t was said that his action was prompted by slanderous reports circulated to his detriment throughout Servia.
 But if there ever was an undesirable citizen. Prince George was one.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-29
NEWS OF CENTERvILLE.

Centervllle, March 2S.-(Special. )- The members of the Court of County Commissioners were in session here yesterday considering plans for the new iail which will within a short while be erected here.
 The musical concert given by the pupils of Miss Corinne Medlln. direct ress of music. a few nights since was greatly enjoyed by those who attend ed.
 The Friday night Social and literary Club met in the parlors of the Wards worth last night. Mrs, Addie Veazy read most interesting paper on Tago and W. c. Fuller entertained those rpesent with a learned paper having as hs subject "Othello." Following these papers was general discussion of the play. "Othello."
 Miss Gena Anthony entertained the members of the Music Club in a most charming manner at The Wadsworth.
 Little Miss Elsie Scholar. who has heen quite i'll with pneumonia, is re- ported much better.
 Professor Alexander has gone for a brief visit to relatives in Jacksonville
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-29

away in Senate pigeon-holes as anyone could wish to, see. They tell of ab- soiute failure in the Senate.
 There are several Reciprocity agree ments in existence between the United States and other countries. and . few treaties, but these are comparatively unimportant. with the exception of Cuban Reciprocity. whice gives Cuba 20 percent remission of duties on com- modities coming to the States. in ex- change for similar remission of from 20 to 70 percent on commodities going to Cuba from the States. Never was anything fought harder in Congress than Cuban Reciprocity was fought by the home sugar producers.
 The present unpopularity of the doc- Urine Of Reciprocity is due to thefact that the advocates of Protection are not willing that Reciprocity should be made to give free or moro advanta- enjoys Protection. They want 1t to ap- ply only to items now on the free list, or to those subject to a revenue duty. They see in any other proposition a stab at their favorite party principle. They deny that Mckinley advocated anything further in his memorable speech at Buffalo. in which he pro- posed to use tariff concession as means of extending our foreign trade. Opposed by the Democrats and fought by a large portion of the Republican party. real Reciprocity has always had precarious existence.
 Copyright, 1909, by Frederic J. Has, kin.)
 TomoFrow-American TariR Laws.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-29
OUR INDIAN NAMES.

The Columbia State speaks up in favor of more general research and in- vestigation into the origin and mean. ing of the Indian names throughout the whole country before all sources of Information on the subject are lost. It also calls attention to the custom which has so long prevailed of giving foreign names to cities. towns and streams instead of using the appro- priate and significant Indian names which are so plentiful. It says;
 The difficulty about these names is that they are now so detached from form by the vaErom spelling of the IT. literate men that first undertook to write them in English equivalents, tain as to the meaning of any of them. However, it Is generally clear that the names had some very definite sign!h- . esnce. and that they were were, chosen sI,,nn, Tor done by ourselves. We lay out a new town. and we may call 1t Delhi or Cairo or Canton, instead of seeking to associated with the region. or at least descriptive of the place or vicinity. of such names there are an abundance In % of these from ea "i the Hii British % instead % of inventing or discovering our own. Cairo, or Fl Kahira, the victorious. is very appropriate for the capital of the great Muslin Empire of the Khalifs in Egypt. but 1t does not precisely fit river town in the black belt of Hi. nois.
 We agree thoroughly with our Caro- lima contemporary. The Indians of the New England and the Middle States had dialects almost as barbarous and Russian. yet towns and rivers and some of the States bear the names left by the aborigines. and all of them have . definite meaning. In fact. all names used by the Indians had a meaning, and when applied to place, person or ob- 5ect it was always descriptive
 If this has been done with the harsh and many-syllabled names of the AL gonquin and other Eastern dialects and languages there is much more reason why 1t should prevail here. In Ala bama, for example. the soft-fowinf Creek. Seminole. Choctaw and some other languages offer an almost end- less list of appropriate names, yet they have not been utilized as they should be. We take names frem all foreign countries and languages and apply them to local places where they have
 
 priate. instead of using the Indian names always at hand and which would always have a local significance. It may be too late to undo all the wrong that has been done. but we can avoid repeating it
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-29
NEWS OF NOTAsULGA.
Successful "Book Skower0 Given B
 

School.
 Notasulga, March 28-(Special. )-The pupils of the Macon. County High School gave a reception Friday evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. A. M. Cam eron.
 It was Book Shower" for the school library. Each guest represented an author. character or book. As they entered, their names were recorded and kept secret until after. the guessing contest.
 Mrs. Mamie Espy guessed the highest number and was awarded first prize, a handsome bound book. Rev. R. R. El- 1ison made the presentation speech. which was gracefully received by Mrs. Espy.
 Refreshments were served by the young ladies during the evening,
 A fine collection of books was re- ceived, besides a nice cash sum.
 The remains of young Mr. Moore, who was accidentally killed in Column bus, Ga, were brought here and buried in the family burying ground.
 He was a grandson of MT. W. L.. Moore, a. Mexican war veteran. and nephew of Mrs. Robert Benton.
 Mrs. Yeldell. sister of Mrs. s. A. Wood. and from Greenville. Is visitor at Mir. and Mrs. S. A. Woods. Misses Lillian James and Pearl Nor ris. of, Loachapoka, spent Saturday with Mrs. L. c. Ramsey.
 Dr. F. G. farrell and family are vis- iting relatives and friends in Lafay- cite.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-29
Tooth-Brushes For Cows.

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 A Los Angeles physician named Tan her has been spending a lot of time lately looking into the mouths of cows and he finds that they are full of germs. These germs. he says. con- taminate the cows milk, and are g contributing cause of Illness Tn chil- dren. In an article in a London paper he recommends that the teeth of cows be cleaned twice day. and that 8 law be passed making this compulsory Whether the cows should have vote on the proposed law. or whether the, should be subjected to purifcatior without representation. Dr. Tanner does not say.
 No doubt 1t would be a fine thing il -ows could be made to pay more at teation to their personal habits. They should be taught in early calfhood that cleanliness is next to Godliness. We wonder, however. whether compelling the farmer to brush his cows teett twice a day will not have a bad effect upon the bovine character. Will not the COW become pampered, demanding finer tooth brushes and tastier powders as time goes on? Will she stop at the brushing of teeth, or go further and insist upon shampooing and manicur. ing? We are opposed to any law that will change the liberty-loving, inde. pendent farmer into private secretary to COW.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-29

ptuuents ox Brenau Hold . voting COns test.
 Eufaula. March 2s-(special. .,--on. of the most interesting and enthusfas. tic of all the functions held at tho Brenau and one that marked a new de. parture, was the occasion of the votina for superlatives among the pupils, which occurred in~the chapel of the ins stftution last night.
 While the small sum of one cent war only required to cast a ballot, a sum approximating closely $2s was secur. ed. which will go to aid the Seniors In the issuance of their annual, which has already been assured.
 The following Is list of the victors:
 Best All-Around Pupil. Miss Lillian Wefing: Prettiest, Miss Annie will Mangum: Smartest. Miss Lucy Fitts, wfttiest, Miss, Ella Thomasson; Mer- riest. Miss Louise Cato; Cutest, Miss Lillie Atkinson; Sweetest, Miss Mary Bell: Neatest. Miss Eulaliah Leverest. Most Popular. Miss Mary Bell; Jolliest. Miss Agnes Messino; Best Dancer, Miss Gertrude Ingram: Most Conscientious, Miss Eulah White: Most Sentimental, Miss Ida Surles.
 Following the contest, hot chocolate and candies were served.
 At regular meeting of Eufauia Lodge No. s12. B. P. o. E., of the city. held at their hall, Friday evening. the following officers were elected for the ensuing term: E. T. Conner, Exalted Ruler: w. R. Patterson, Esteemed Leading Knight: Captain J. L. Cherry, Esteemed Loyal Knight: Sam Roth, Els. teemed Lecturing Knight; A. J. Miller. Third Trustee; T. J. Maynor, Secretary: A. M. Brown. Treasurer; R. J. Pea cock. Chaplain; P. A. Sapp, Esquire.
 A. J. Miller. the retired Exalted Grand Ruler, was chosen to attend the meeting of the Grand Lodge, which will convene at Los Angeles. Cal, next July.
 The lodge is in quite an active nourishing condition and Is growing in interest and enthusiasm.
 Following the regular business of the evening. luncheon was served,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-29
The Presentation.

There is Washington physician who numbers among his patients his sister, in-law, who Is something of a hypo- chondriac. says Harpers Weekly.
 Recently she sought out the doctor, to whom she confided her opinion that, In her present condition, she ought to go to Hot Springs for treatment .. "The very thing. agreed the doctor. T was thinking of that myself I'll give you letter to an old friend of mine there. most skillfui physician, and have no doubt he'll take every care of you."
 The next day. as the patient sat in her Pullman thinking it over. it oc- cured to her that. as long as her brother-in-law had .attended her. he had never given her any precise state ment of her real ai'ment. According ly she decided to open the sealed let ter which he had addressed to the Hot Springs doctor, In order that she might gain the desired information. The friend who accompanied her endeavored to dissuade her from this step, urging that 1t would constitute 6 breach of confidence, but this counsel proved of no avail. and the patient proceeded to read:
 Dear Hallett-Keep the old lady a month and send her back"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-29
Would Like a Railroad.

HSuCkIOTQ CnrOnlCIe. There appears to be some agitatiosa 2 at present in refernce to a railroad from Montgomery up through Fillmore and Coosa counties, probably extenoins up to Anniston. There can 3o pc nc along where this line will probably De built toward the movement. They want to see it--want 1t bad--and are willing to lend helping hand so Tar enterprise. In fact. the people in the two counties need and are really suf- ferinG for the want of railroad Iacin- ties. A large part of the county con- inconvenient to market. There is quite a large scope of country lying between the Coosa and Tallapoosa rivers that Is almost untouched bv any railroads, and all of it Is fine farming country. In addition to this there Is an abund- ance of timber that would be placed on the market when transportatlon pe- comes possible. This timber consists of pine forest, oak. hickory and large mineral interest has never been devel- oped. but the Goose hills. especially, no doubt contain many valuable mn. eral deposits that will be developed in very short time. when railroad trans portation has been made possible. There is a scope of country extending from east to west of about thirty.hve miles in the center that Is untouched by about the center of this territory would be in easy reach of the large belts of timber lying in western Fillmore and Coosa and extending to the Coosa Riv- CT, and also the possible mineral de- yelopments in western coosa and Hatchett Creek hills. and place all this territory accessible to our capital city.
 This territory Is settled by thrifty, Industrious people. who as a general thing own their own homes and are not overburdened with debt and Are real iy developing the country as rapidly as possible to do. located so far away from market and transportation factl- ities. Much excellent farming lands are vet covered with original forest growth that would be soon placed in high state of cultivation with favor able transportation. The Chronicle joins with all others who have spoken in saying let us have the railroad to Montgomery right through the heart of Elmore and Coosa counties.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-29
A PRINCE OF FEUDAL1sM.

glimpse of the barbarity and cruel- revelations. which accompany the re- uunciation of his royal honors hv Grown Prince George. of Servia. This violent and wilful prince Is living 500 years after his time. The news of his abdication, after the unbelievable atro- cities of his life had been made public was learned with the widest joy In servia.
 He came to the Servian capital a few years ago. with his father. before the blood of the assassInated King and Queen. who preceded Peter. had dried on the floors of the castle. The uD- happy country was stirred from center to circumference, with a strong party. actively at work to drag down the Peter and his dynasty.
 The least that Crown Prince could have done to Insure the permanency of his family in royal honors would have been to hold himself in restraint and refrain from embarrassing his fa- ther in the delicate task of ruling such country as Servia. But George was Prince after the ideal of the Middle Ages. He is charged with killing two servants wantonly and cruelty. He is charged with beating two footmen who barred the way when he sought to en- ter nunnery at night. He broke into
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-29
A PROSPECTIVE APPOINTMENT,

It would appear from the official gos- sip which inevitably preceded an im- portant action at the White House that 1t is the purpose of President Taft to make pr. Charles W. Eliot. the re- tiring President of Harvard University. and who was lately a visitor to Mont gomery. Ambassador to the Court of St. James. In so doing he serves no- tice of another departure from the Roosevelt policies.
 The fear has been expressed by pa- triotic Americans that our government was committing itself to the policy Of appointing only its wealthy men to important diplomatic posts. There was apprehension that our government had adopted the policy of demanding first and foremost of any diplomat. that he have money enough to make a show before the European court to which he might be accredited. This important point having been passed upon. his other qualifications were not given the highest consideration. We had arrived at that point at which of a prospect i've diplomat 1t was not asked: What manner of man Is he?" but, How much has he?" It reflected no credit on our country, that it's ministers and ambassadors lived garishly in the newly rich" mode.
 A man like Dr. Eliot would honor his country. For him no American would feel called upon to apologize. As Ambassador he would give the court to which he might be accredited bet- ter conception of the strength ot American culture and citizenship. It is not therefore, surprising, that the two Massachusetts Senators, Crane and Lodge. when called to the White House and asked If they would approve the appointment of Dr. Eliot. expressed immediate qualification.
 The qualification can we'll be shared by the Democratic Party. for pr. Eliot is. from principle. a Democrat His ancestry and his environment should have predisposed him to Republican, ism, but having thoroughly understood the basic principles of Democracy. he adopted that political faith, and that in Massachusetts. The party. too. would be better off If there were more sch oI- ara and fewer natural orafnrs among it's leaders.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-29
NEWS OF BENTON.

Benton, March 2S-(Special.) 1.-Two knights of the grip, Joe Bloch and MT. Yaretzky. Jr., of Selma. had quite a thrilling experience the other night on their return through the country from a business trip.
 While endeavoring to drive through swollen creek. MT Bloch was sub merged up to his ears while sitting in the vehicle. Several miles behind, Mr Yaretzky was stuck in the mud. but board that train now soon due, he would, so he set out afoot. leaving the team stuck,
 They reached Selma on time.
 Jack Dudley and family have re- turned after living in Gadsden about a year and half They will occupy the residence lately vacated by T. N. Dud- ley.
 Miss Julia Yeatman Is on a short visit to her home in Marion.
 Miss Sadie Garber is visiting Miss Belzora Parrish. of Selma.
 Mrs. s. T. Pruitt was the hostess to the Ladies' Aid Society. Wednesday af- ternoon. when they held their regular meeting.
 Rev. W. A. McCann will i'll the pull pit of the Methodist Church here Eas- ter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-29

Mayor and Councilmen. All ordinances granting franchiueg. must be supmitteo Q Sss:ious of the somaision must 'bs publio-
 To judge from tfs reports from Des sscsivs % in i iRano,ai @ ana 'p peiise matters. said. the city has lived within fts in- SS,ne having suEplT: of aso1a ssS sos Sae, D. niission nHrs me hsvs s'i Sssn psid ooC ssen. whereas Councilmen were formerly ua Su.insss :ssO meth msshoa. % of sdministTation have saved more than the tl6.000 totA, cost of the commission. Every depart. ment of the government has been re' ished. ana 1t is even stated that there have been kept clean. better lighted
 les. co:t and pav,pns 9tit ans hsss sSs letter of the coDtract. Each commits sioner takes personal pride in his de. pertinent and feels personal responsi' bility for 1t.
 Under Commissioner J. l. Hamery. head of the Public Safety Department. the "red light district. has been abol- ,hsd 'ssn wnS roees ysa sS in. sioner last September that they must give up their business Their names were recorded, and those who promassd eommissioner that they would not be molested unless they should relapse In to their old ways. A number of Wo. men and girls of the district sisnssd 1sa Humane Society. Further to carry out his policy. Commissioner Hamery in- stituted a department of women police. halls and other public places and to fensive men. The bond sharks" who preyed on these women chiefly have been driven out of business also, 1t is said
 In the report of the. New York Char ter Commission. appointed by Govern thority of the Legislature. to devise GrsateP % e' New RorR. @ q gre ses' sesntainsd sey- M ssa ss tS shst Mose 1 to The Fundamental idea of the Des Moines plan is the selection of few instead of many men to manage the Rss s sS of s aad ps1 G ths them ws mendation of tbe New York commis- sion.
 and legislative power in tho Des Moines plan Is an innovation for American cities. and meets with opposition from branches of government. the distinct di- vision. ordinarily provided in the con- stitution of the United States, of legis- latfve. executive and judicial authority. Those who favor the provisions of the Iowa law argue that city government in this country presents record of in- efficiency under the sharp division of legislative and executive authority au- thorized by most States aud gay that experience in Europe and in States that have tried the commission plan shows greater value for combined authority as being productive of more public good and more truly representative.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-29
What the State Papers
 Are Saying and Doing
Hall h Puzzled.

Hall h Puzzled.
 0ISrsn Frsd j. AEs Hs:lln. who has . semi. serial story running in The Advertiser about things. Is putting in so much copy till the common writer wonders how long 1t took him to prepare all this reading matter.
 One View of It. Gadsden Evening Journal
 Governor Conner takes the position that the child labor laws of Alabama are stringent enough and the best in the Union outside of Massachusetts. That's a rosy view to take of the sit, sit, Justified by the facts.
 Depends on the County.
 Week before fast the Pike county grand jury 5sturnsa fifty ,,tru true bills; ns counties lie side by side and both are prohibition counties. Judge Pearce 1'Inso pie sad oeen s rsa'1n SO eooGms.d @ !, was nui makes @ cofsee psopls good. wny doesns 1t have the same effect on Pike peo- pie?
 For Automobilists. Elba Clipper.
 More rigid automobile laws are need cd. and perhaps Governor Conner will Legislature. It may be good idea to require chauffeurs to take out license at certain intervals not far apart. and have the hearing public, so that any who know of reckless driving by any persons may appear and resist their people whether they be stock or auto mobile owners. have no patience with the drivers of automobiles who are in- considerate of other peoples rights and safety.
 Let's See. Rockford Chronicle.
 Some of the newspapers have for dissection the democracy of Secretary of War J. N. Dickinson, since his ap- pointment to President Tafts cabinet It Is understood that >the Secretary mas always been Democrat. In pol tiles, like many other professions of man, 1t Is difiicult to refuse to take mans word for bis belief. It Is not every man who cries out in the name of principle who really is firm in the Il, ing the sincerity of Mir. Dickinson. His appointment is not without precedent. President Cleveland appointed Walter Q. Gresham to the office of Secretary ed a Democratic Federal judge from Tennessee. Emory Speer of Georgia was Democrat appointed by a Re publican President So was our own Judge Thomas G. Jones. well as in the Republican party who can see duty unblinded by politics and we are inclined to believe their ap- polntment eminently proper under cer- tain conditions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-29
Slayer of Railroad Bill.

HE btII NbWS,
 J. Leonard McGowin. who has been few years. Is visiting relatives In Ala bama, here In Bay Minette. and in Mo- bile. He spent several jays in and around Brewton last week. renewing far western country. It will be re- membered that Mir. McGowin was the slayer of the notorious negro desper- ado. Railroad Bill" who Killed Sher- n E. S: McMillan st Bluff Springs. Fla, on July 3, 1895. For months the deperado was at large. terl orizing the people of Southern Alabama. He was finally tra pned in q store at Atmore on the nighS of March '. 1896. MT Q Mc- Gowin firing the fatal shot that put an end to the lawless career of the negro, for whom large reward had been of- fered. dead or alive