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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-26
NEWS OF MONTEvALLo.
Mrs. Alto De ShaxO Passes Away at
 COlumbfanm

Mrs. Alto De ShazO Passes Away at
 COlumbiana.
 Montevallo. March 25.--(Special )- Mrs. Alto De Shazo. a former resident of Montevallo. died in Columb mbiana Mon day and was brought to Montevallo for burial. An arriving In Montevallo the remains were carried to the resi- dence of Mir. Allen. a relative of the deceased. The funeral took place from the Methodist Church this morning. The interment was in the Montevallo cemetery.
 The marriage of Miss Eula May whateley and MT. Robert E. Johnson of Calera took place recently at the residence of Rev J. A. Bowling.
 MT. c. B. Glenn of Birmingham, has been a recent visitor to Montevailo, the guest of his sister, Mrs. z. A. Dowl- ing.
 Mir. and Mrs. Kellum and little son have returned to Gurney after a short visit to Miss Alice Kellum.
 Miss Hattie Pritchett of the A. G. I. S. enjoyed a visit from her two brothers recently.
 Mrs 2. A. Bowling entertained at tea recently the following guests: Minna Grote, Ernestine Grote and Mir |. c. B. Glenn.
 Miss Averitt of Marion. arrived last night to spend some time as the guest of Mrs. T. W. Palmer.
 Miss Mary Young has returned from Selma. where she spent the week. end with her mother. Since the Student Conference a new Bible class of fifty students has been organized for a six weeks study of the Book of Ruth. Miss Pearl McCrory Is the leader of the class.
 pr. T. W. Palmer and Mir. J. A. Moore have gone to Columbus. Miss, to visit the Industrial School at that place.
 At a recent meeting of the Y. W. C. A of the A. e, I. S., the folIowtnR officers were elected for the ensuing year: President. Nils Edith Patterson; Vice President, Miss Ethel Houser Secretary Treasurer, Eulette Parker.
 The Montevallo Studiosis met for It's educational meeting in the par lors of the A. c. I. S. with the
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in the labor cost. The same report shows that the average value produced by each enploye In the manufacture of cotton and woolen yarns in Pennsyl- vania, is t2.s25 and the average yearly earnings of each employe is 3363. The same report shows that the textile in- dustries of Philadelphia pay their em- ployes on an average t42s . year. and that these employees produce an aver age value of product amounting to &2.os4. This report shows that the average value produced by each em- ploye in the cotton and woolen waists and shoddy manufacturers of Phila- deiphia amounted to 35.s4s and the average yearly wage in these indus tries to 3I4e That in woolen and worsted goods in Philadelphia the average value produced by each em- ploye amounted to S2.446 and the aver age yearly earnings to $<54. When It is borne in mind that the ad valorem rate of duty on the importations or worsted goods run all the way from 50 per cent to @14o per cent. and the percentage of the labor cost is only 1S per cent of the value of the product produced by each man and that the English workman received at least one half of the American wage scale, making the difference in the labor cost. In any case not exceed per cent or 10 per cent of the value of the American product, 1t shows what enormous pro- tection Is given to the industry to enable 1t to make profits. There Is no question that tariff bill can De written passing the duties fairly on the difference in the cost of production at home and abroad. making due allow ance for the jifferential in the freight rate, that will be on fair and reason- able competitive basis, that will pro duce ample revenue to supply all the needs of the government The Ameri- can people will not be satisfied with any other solution of the tariff ques- ton. They realize that the great in dustries of this country are no longer Infant industries in swaddling clothes. they have become giants In power and development; that in most of the in dustries they are paying the cost of transportation across the seas and competing on equal terms with their foreign rfvals~in the markets of the Orient. in South America and in many cases actually in the European mar kets.
 This being the case there is no reason that can be given to sustain a protective tariff. especially when 1t Is written, along prohibitive lines. The real Jurisdiction for a tariff can be only for the purpose of raising revenue to support the government, adjusted on basis that will fairly represent the difference in the cost abroad and at home If such exists and if not, at at such a rate as will not prohibit im- portations and be competitive When this Is done the tariff will cease to be political issue and 1t will be adjusted along business lines to improve busi- ness conditions, but as long as 1t Is maintained to protect monopoly and to pay political debts, 1t will continue to be sore in the life of the Nation"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-26
ENTERTAINs LAYMEN.
Rev. John R. Turner Host at sumptious Banquet.

Banquet.
 Florence. March 25.-(Special )-Rev. John R. Turner. pastor of the First Metho- dist church. was the host last evening at a sumptuous banquet given to the laymen of the church.
 Eight long tables were spread in the basement, Sunday school rooms, each beautifully decorated in different designs, where the ladies' served an elegant menu In three courses After the last course Rev MT. Turner made short but enthusiastic talk along the lines of church progress and was followed by Mir. E. Lynn, MT. Frank Jackson, Rev. W. E. Faust. MT. NJ M. Striplin, Rev. Mir. Faust. of Cherokee. Ala, Judge John L. Hughston. Mir Paul Hodges and others. Rev. MT. Faust. presiding elder of this district. said it was against nature for a Methodist preacher not to take up a collection upon such an occasion but this feature was strictly prohibited. The unfinished condition of the Sunday school rooms came In for discussion and a movement will probably result from the ban quet for raising s1.ooo to complete the work,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-26
Memphis. Tenn. July !. 1908" JAMEs' HOME CURE hEMBDlEs
PROBATE NOTICE.

State of Alabama, Montgomery County.
 Probate Court. March 18th, 1909. Notice is hereby given that D. H C. Scott as Guardian of Sarah Wimbish this day filed his account and vouchers for partial settlement of his guardianship of her estate; and that the 7th day of April 1909 has been set for said settlement.
 J. B GASTON first Judge of Probate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-26
SUITS 012 AND UPWARDS.

Satisfaction or No Sale. 1000 Pat terms to Select From. Term. One-Fffth When Measured. Balance on Delivery. Holt's
 Dye Works,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-26
GEORGIA MAN SUICIDES.

Cut His Throat On a Train And Bled to
 Death.
 Atlanta, March 25-Former County Representative George Bell. of Swaynes- boro. Ga, cut his throat and bled to death on an Atlanta and Savannah train today.
 He was recently released from the state insane asylum after a sensational fight. Later, his wife sued him for divorce. The body was carried to Swaynesboro. 4,x.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-26

We delight fin comparison, for then we ALWAYS sell our Cotton Seed Meal Mixture. Marks and Gayle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-26

Ask anybody about our great Cot ton Seed Meal Mixture. They all know. Marks and Gayle.
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Church wines
 Domestic and imported. from 75c. Gallon up. Express Paid. Greil Trading Co. Pensacola, Fla.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-26
Rich and Mellow.
 Red MiIl Rye. Four full quarts. e4.O0.
 Express Paid. GreiI Trading Co. Pensacola, Fla,
Buy New Pipe Organ.

Huy New Pipe Organ.
 Florence, March 25.-(Special "A pipe organ has been purchased by the Florence Baptist Church and is expect ed to arrive in two weeks The instru- ment Is of superior quality, has two manuals. concave pedals and the in- strument will cost from $1. 800 to S2,00o.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-26

The best for the money, our Cotton Seed Meal Mixture. Marks and Gayle,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-26

Its purity never questioned.
 old Forester
 Whiskey. Four Full Quarts, e5.50. Express Paid. Gretl Trading Co. Pensaeola, Fla.
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'schedule A of the taFln bll covers
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of Commerce and Labor, shows that the annual wage of the iron and steel workers of Germany is lltte more than half of the American scale of wages. The report above referred to shows that the average value of the product ion of each employe in the mills of Pennsylvania amounts to $3.661. mak- ing the labor cost only IS per cent of the value of the product of the em- ploye and the German wage scale be- ing only one-half of that of America. per cent of the cost of production would cover the entire difference in the wage scale The statistical ab- stract shows that the total importation of,iron and steel products for the year 1905 amounted to $36.84O.33s. and the revenue collected amounted to $S,159,- 349 showing an average ad Valorem rate of 22 per cent levied on the i'm ports coming into the country. As a matter of fact, the taxes levied on most iron and steel products are in excess of this rate. as the importation of ore and pig-iron reduces the average of the articles imported at a higher rate of duty. but taking 22 per cent as the average rate and one-half of IS per cent as the difference in labor cost abroad and at home. 1t shows that the American manufacturer Is afforded a nrotection under the duties levied In the Dingley piiI oI Pei Seh' eoONS the difference in the labor cost of pro- duction, the home producer also hav- ing the ocean freight rate in his fla vor The same report. referred to obove shows that the average yearly earnings of men employed in the tin plate industry in Pennsylvania amounts to $722. that the average value of production for each employe is s3127. making the labor cost 2S per cent of the value of the product.
 Duty On Tin Plate.
 The duty on tin plate under the DinEley bill Is one and one-half cents per pound equal to an ad valorem rate varying from 54 per cent to forty-two per cent If the labor cost abroad is one half of the labor cost in America, 1t gives to the American producer from 30 per cent to 40 per cent pro lection over and above the difference
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-15
MISTAKEN

Economy Is a mo I c~ommendablt
IT becomes a measure Of wrong IN
stead Of right, when carried too far.
And those who have the best inter
csts or New Mexico at heart will much
regret to see the sririt manifested
by u few persons In the legislature
to cut down the public expense by
cutting OFF necessary appropriations
for the proper maintenance OF use
ful public institutions. A man can
"~economize" in household affairs, by
refusing TO provide the necessary sup
plies of food, fuel and clothing for
his family, but that Is not a fort Of
economy that commonds itself to In
telligcnt people.
New Mexico Is not so ov%crburdened
with good public Institutions. cspecl-
hlly those OF an educational charac-
ter, that she can afford to dispense
with any OF them, and she Is not so
poor that II Is necessary for her to
%starvc, or impair the usefulness of any
or them undor a prctensc OF
economy" The people OF this terri
tory do not approve of reckless and
useless expenditures, for any pur-
but whom II comes to necessary
and useful institutions. they want the
best, and are willing to pay for them
to the peculiar conditions cx
listing here, there is no section of the
country that has need of moro or bet
tor educational institutions than this
territory, ana to impair the efficiency
Of such institutions for tie sake OF
being able to cut an imperccptiblo
Off the territorial tax levy,
rs "A species OF economy" that isl
worse than extravaganza.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-15
\ RAILWAY COMMISSION.

ono OF the Few important moa-
surcs that ought to be passed before
the close of tho present session OF the
legislature. IS the bin for the cstab-
iishmcnt Of a territorial railway
commission" which is now pending
before that body.
This is a measure, as We have here
toforo explained, which does not at
tempt or pretend. to interfere with
rates or fares in any manncr what
ever. II does not ask, or attempt to
require. the railways OF tho territory
10 do anything which They are not
already commanded 10 do by the laws
of the United States, and II simply
provides for the establishment of a
commission. acting under the author
lty or the territory. by which a ship
per in New Mexico. If he believes he
has "a grievance against a road, can
be enabled to bring his case before
the Interstate commerce commission,
which has been established 10y the
United states government for the
li"e''ll'H OF Nno pculflt. Ilefc II
nothing in this but what is perfectly |
right and proper. ana nothing that
amy person or any interest can roa-
sonahly object 10. Hut 1t Is currently !
reported from Santa Fc that repre-
sentatiVcs Of tho railway interest
been able To bring 60 bear suf-
ficient influence. legitimate or other
wise, to insure the death OF the
measure IN the hands of tho commit |
We do not know whether there
is any foundation In truth for this re-
port or not We sincerely hope not.
but those gentlemen who stand for
he rights and interests OF the pco-
pie should at least force a vote on the
question. so that the record can be
to show where the responsibility
rests They should do this out
u regard Tor their own records. be-
the charge OF being party 10
s%mothcring OF such a measure as
viii not be- a -leasant one 20 meet
the pcoplc-dnd We can all
assured u will have TO be met
the opposition will never per-
MT as good ammunition Rs that 10
10 20 waste.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-15
THE ROBERTS ELECTION LAW.

Tho Morning Journal appeals to the
members Of the preset legislature
IN the public interos' and In the per-
sonal interest Of all the members.
that they do not permit the present
session to terminate without giving
The territory a better election law,
ana one more in consonanc with the
spirit Of the age, than the Measure
which now dIsgrao 4 our statute
book-or rather, the chaos of contra
dictory fragments which our courts
have 10 use In place of a statute
book
X Is q fact well known to all of
our people, and TO the people Of the
country NJ large. that the greatest
trouble we had TO contend with in
the union, grew out Of the political
%corruptions which are bred and fos-
tered by Il present antedcluvian
election law. Then. by throwing
stones at the United states senate We
make ourselves believe We are lust
as good as anybody and refuse TO
correct the evils which brought the
misfortune and DISGRACE upon us. thus
ostrich like. burying our heads In the
sand, while leaving our bodies exposed
to the same storm OF obloquy next
time.
Tho chief objection urged to the
Australian ballot IS that IT would cm-
barras those OF our citizens who are
unable 20 read. but the bill prepared
by Mr. Roberts, and which Is now
pending. entirely remove that objec-
ton, and merely throws around the
ballot box a few plain, simple mons
ures Of protection against fraud, such
as are now regarded ns necessary IN
every civilized community, which can
not cmbnrrass any one. or interfer,
IN any possible mnnnor with any
mans free exercise OF the right of
suffrage. Not a single valid ohicc.
tlon Of any sort has been urged
against II. ana the only visible roo-
cnl bosses don't want TIA reason
which. u there were no other, ought
Ia be sufficient TO convince the leGis-
iaturo OF The wisdom and duty Of pass
ing H.
Il is un old saying that our best
friends are those that tell us f our
faults, and In none but tbs kindii
CT spirit The Morning journal tells
the gentlemen Of the present lexis
lature that II they neglect to take ac-
tion Ia the I'M here indicated
they VIII hr guilty OF a very grave
fault, aud one that vlll haunt Thorn
az many %inopportunc TIMES hcrcaf-
ter Tl,o decent people of New Mex
Sea are very sorcly tired of living un
conditions which euuse their tetri-
tory TO De q paradise for grnftcrH.
ana Tho time is at hand when they
propose 90 turn over a new leaf.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-15
LookingB Backward.
'From the Morning journal Of March
IS. lSS3D

tFrom the Morning journal of March
IS. lSS3)
Rich strike OF copper ore reported
from Coyote canyon and excitement
Is intense.
Materials secured for new Jail and
residents OF old tumble down shack
look forward with great pleasure TO
commodious quarters.
Chess club organized az the office
Of Or. James ". wroth with all the
experts in town enrolled
II BarrciL travelling man. stops at
Baliingall house. Believed from the
name TO represent "a liquor firm.
solomon Luna. brother OF Delegate
ia Congress rranquiiino Luna. In the
city on business
system Of street accQuias for the
Irrigation uf trees is proposed.
chief of Poiice Howe announces
any more BOYS caught tying tin
ans 10 the tails Of dogs will be ar-
and prosecuted 10 the fullest.
extent OF the Law.
Old Or. Carroll falls down flight
d stairs In tho Cromwell building and
IA badly bruised up.
Joe p saint goes east.
Roman naca. "a wealthy citizen ~
san Meteo. IN the city.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-15
Al THE WHITE HOUSE.

Almost without exception. as va
learn from the Washington star. the
democratic senators have paid friend
~ calls upon the new president and
extended best wishes. In doing so
they admit that thcy represent tho
umirabie feeling toward MI. Taft pN-
hting Ia their respective states. Mr
Ttft Is beginning with the hearty good
viii OF the democratic south. is stated
by those from hat section of the ma
ton.
senator Tillman has not yet shown
up al tho executive offices There
s. "a belief that his wool hat anG
pitchfork will show up around the
granoiithic walks OF the grounds some
bright morning
something like normal conditions
aIe beginning 20 prevail at the white
Rouse. Today's callers were largely
confined 20 congressman. calling with
visitors or taking up questions Of ap-
poiniments.
Many efforts Nlli De made from now
ON 10 pull down good jobs. Mr.. Taft
viii have his hands well filled try
ing 10 divide mp the patronage some
what equally among the states having
claims upon him.
Senator Perkins one 81 the last 10
De- added 10 the In Bad club" Of m,
Roosevelt administration. called toda,
and had a talk with President Taft.
Mr.. Perkins had been an absentee
from the executive offices for ncarl,
q year.
4 hasf always tried % De- on good
terms yith the head Of my party. and
work 10 aid him all I could" said
the California;. In some Instances
>owever. I did not get credit Tor my
Ninc~sa
firsf street Wesley Hill Of Ne~ York
Beet mt
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-15
WAITING FOR THE TARIFF.

The opinion prevails mons bust
ness men an over the country that
conditions are everywhere ripe FOR the
return 81 good times just as soon as
the congress which assemblies today
can complete the work OF revising the
tariff. and thus enable merchants and
manufacturers 10 know how to adjust
their affairs 10 tho new conditions.
The following from the Philadelphia
Pebble Ledger Is a fair index 10 the
opinions prevailing in business cir
Giles throughout the country.
philadelphia manufacturers. rail-
road officials. merchants. bankers and
economists declare that a great vol
umc Of business l. awaiting this
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-15

a personal friend Of Mr.. Tat's, called
today for a few minutes.
Il have seen President Taft under
many conditions ana I Just wanted Il
see him at his DESK said Or. Hill. u
told Mr.. Taft I was reminded OF the
negro preacher who preached most Of
his sermons from texts he thought he
remembered.
Starting In enc day he took up that
historic quotation, we viii now walk
around Jerusalem and see her bull
warks' But he got 1t a little mixed.
and this Is tho way he said It: We
VIII now walk around Jerusalem and
see how the bull works
Senators Joseph Bailey OF Texas.
Perkins of California. and Nelson OF
Minnesota and several others IN dis
favor during the Roosevelt admin
istration. objects Of his criticism nj
different times IN the ox-prcsidcnt's
voluminous literary output, have
found things at the White House UNI
Ter the new administration congcnial
'nough to suit them
Senator Bailey has not been inside |
he White House In seven years. lie !
,aid his first visit Wednesday, cordi
lily shaking hands with President
TAFT, and wishing him well.
Newspaper men twittcd him about
lis long absence. Then he made
remarks in executive session as
0 the past and the present.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-15
A TARIFF

Walter Wcllman, the Washington
correspondent, who can scent trou.
bic farther off than Jobs war hors,
could scent the battle, and frequently
finds IT whore there isn't any. has
just uncovered n great. big mess OF
the real thing, at Washington. The
Interests" whatever they may be.
have fixed" the United states SEN
ate, and now that body is going to
nullify all the efforts that may be
made by the administration or the
house of representatives to effect a
revision OF the tariff. But here is the
glst Of the story as Mr.. Wellman
tells It:
Every one is trying to find out
what the committee on ways and
means has done about the various
schedules. Such information as can
be obtained is interesting, but not
highly important. The committee on
ways and means Is not making a tariff
bill; 1t IS only suggesting a bill. The
house Is not to make a tariff bill. it
VIII only propose one The senate is
the final arbitor. The house pro-
poses aud the senate disposos.
"And the combination that has
been formed in the senate already
feels sure hat 1t viii have It's way
on every disputed point. What this
means IS that the high protcctionists
are In the saddle and intend to stay
there.
Mark my prediction said n lead
Ing senator, a member OF the COM
bination; when a bill finally gets out
Of the senate 1t win be the Dingley
law oven again. There may be n few
reductions here and there. cuts to
which nobody seriously objects. But
that Is all. We do not care a rap
what the ways and means committee
or the house may dove know what
We are going to do
How viii President Taft likol
| asked.
"'WelL' was the reply. Mr.. Tart
win have to take his medicine
hut viii Mr.. TAFT take his mcdi-
That Is the question. viii he
submit TO 'porfidy and dis
honor In order TO get some sort of
revenue law. or win he intorpose a
vctoH To more Than one of his in
innate friends the president has de-
that he intends to have "a rea-
sonablc and honest tariff revision or
use the veto power which the consti-
luton has vested in him"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-15

country, but that trade is halted, sales
arc reduced and much money Is lying
idle because 81 the uncertainty which
envelopes everything IN the coming
revision Of the tariff.
"Storehouses, elevators and gamers
in the West are said to be bulging
with harvested crops. but while all of
the conditions are favorable to Il gol-
den era for the United States, there
vii be slack times IT In declared in
financial circles until stability is given
and absolute confidence returns
through the knowledge Of a stable
price schedule.
1T is pointed out that the great
railroad corporations are not giving
their usual orders for spring equip
mcnt. for they are waiting 10 see
what the manufacturers may be called
upon to make. while the depression
Is keeping money from the wage
earner and consequently from the
stores.
There is no scare in any of the
business circles OF this city, II is free
admitted, but large orders are be-
ng held in allegiance because Of the
certainty Of a change of prices in
Of the principal articles Of
manufacture. IT is admitted that a
VIII have 60 be made upon
ONE schedules, but there is a firm
IN Philadelphia hat no drastic
hange viii be put into effect andl
hat a basis FOR complete return or
God times will be reached just as
Don as congress completes its work
nd the president signs the bill