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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-01-15
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in the Legislature of Vermont bill
to regulate the buying, selling and
packing of apples. After defining the
contents of the barrel to be used, the
bill proceeds to define the box which
the reporter describes as follows: For
box. that used by the Canadians was
taken, 1Ox11x20 inches, inside measure
ment, as the most convenient and cas-
lest to handle. The purpose is to in
sure uniformity in size and style of
barrel and box as we'll as contents"
1t will be seen by this statement that
these Vermonters do not try to follow
in the wake of the Porter bill, but that
they adopt the Canadian box, which Is
Just the same as the California box,
which is practically the same as the
Standard box in use in the whole
Northwest I have said before in these
columns that I am perfectly willing to
adopt the California box, that it has
some advantages over the box that we
use but on account of being two inches
longer it will not fit into our wagons
so we'll. Two of our boxes will fit into
our wagon beds when placed endwise
across the beds, but the California box
being two inches longer, will not. But
for this one objection I would prefer
| the 1Ox11x20 box to ours, which is two
| inches shorter and half inch deeper
and a half inch wider 1t is favor
able omen when we can see Canada
Vermont, California and all the North
west in accord on the size of the ap-
pie box.
| The reporter in mentioning further
| the purposes Of this bill makes the
following additional statement to which
all apple growers on the Pacific Coast
will give a hearty Endorsement: I'll
| is explained that the bill is largely edu-
cational, intended to arouse packers
to the Importance Of more accurate
packing and grading, that fruit may
go on the market for just what /,
purports to be. Our apple growers be-
| lieve that they can best serve the in
terests of this industry by insuring g
clean grade, an honest pack and the
name of the grower upon every bar
rel or box offered for SALE" We have
| learned all those things-have beer
driven to learn them by the fact thai
our fruit cannot be profitably shipped
! to the Eastern markets in any Other
condition. We are glad to see oul
Eastern brethren learn this lesson. We
have passed the experimental stage
| in this matter.
The readers of this paper may re-
member that last spring I stated thai
1 had been employed by the Chicago
Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway Com.
pany to write on fruit growing in the
Pacific Northwest. The company has
issued this article in the shape of E
folder and is sending it out by the
thousands Mr.. Geo. B. Haynes, emil
grafton agent of the Milwaukee road
has sent me a copy of this folder will
following explanation and endorsement
Under date of December IL Mr.. Hayne:
writes Il send herewith a copy o.
our folder Fruit Growing in Idaho an(
| Washington the subject matter TO
| which was furnished by yourself. II
| the first place 1 want to apologize TO
| the mistake in the signature attached
| to the article. This was a typograph
ical error which will be corrected II
the next edition. beg to advise furthe
that the pamphlet has been exceedingl,
well received and has secured man.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-28
SUES MILL COMPANY
PETITION IS FILED IN UNIFIED
 STATES COURT.
Judge Sheppard Names W. III. smith as Trustee of Big Estate--The
 News of Pen- z maaOIa

Pensacola, Fla, Nov. 27.-(Special. ] Creditors of the Tallahassee Saw Mill Company of Jefferson County Fla, to- day filed an involuntary petition in bankruptcy against that firm. the pa- per being presented to Judge W, B.. Sheppard Of the United States Court. It represented that the firm is not only insolvent. but has admitted in writing It's inability to meet its Indebtedness. The court named ", H. Smith as trustee of the estate, requiring him to give bond of $25,000.
 The saw mill concern is composed of New Workers. who have their main of fees in Thomasville. Ga. They pur- chased in Florida and Georgia two years ago saw mills, railroads and tim ber lands to the amount of nearly s1,- 100000. The Tallahassee mill alone Is worth s100.0o0. excluding the railways and timber lands.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-28
COOK SAILS FOR DENMARK
WILL SUBMIT RECORDS TO DANISH
 COMMISSION.
Evidence of Attempt to Steal His Dafa Leads Bim to Employ Extra safeguards i'm Trans-
 mitting It.

New York, Nov. 27.-Dr. Frederick A. Cook sailed for Europe today on the steamship Caronfa.
 Although his name did not appear on the passenger list. statement issued from the offices of his lawyers shortly after the Caronia cleared. confirmed an- ticipatory rumors of his departure and established the fact that his observa- tions and papers are now well hon 4he way to DenInark.s Evtdence of an2 att tempt to steal his 9officfal recbrds,s he said. has cautioned him to efnployreas- enable safeguards in transmitting them. !.
 It Is denied that pr. Cook Is in any danger of a collapse. He wishes. say his friends, to be within call of the Danish commission that will examine his records. although in the phraseol- ogy of his statement 1t is admitted that his naturally robust health has suffered by the great change from a diet of 'ics and pemmican" to the food of civili- zation.
 While awaiting the verdict of the commission, Dr. Cook will rest in Italy at some spot far from intrusion. where he can work at his narrative of his Arctic journey. This book is not to be published until his claim to the, discov- cry of the North Pole has been ton- nrmed, nor will he resume his lectures before the University of Copenhagen until that date.
 He remains confident. he says. that the "most competent scientific body in Europe" will, find that he reached the pole on April .2I. 1908.
 News of Dr. Cooks departure was not favorabiy received today by some of the members of the Explorers Club. who had expected him to appear be- fore them in reference to the dispute over his claimed ascent of Mount Me- kinley.
 "Dr. Cook" said Prof. Marshall H. Saville, head of the committee appoint ed to investigate the ascent. promised us faithfully that he would submit us a report on his Mount Mckinley climb and appear personally before com mittee as soon as his records for Co., penhagen University were completed. As far as I know, no records from him have been received by the committee, and do not think he has interviewed any of its members,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-28
BUDGET TO BE REECTED
ENoLTsH PARLIAMENT FACES
 MEMORABLE WEEK.
AItheuxh Result fs Fereseen, Interest in Debate ts High And speeches
 Are EagerIy AstfcfpnteA.

London. Nov 27---The coming week will be memorable fin the parliament tary annals of Great Britain. A majority of the Lords, despite the warnings of such experienced poli- ticians as Lord Roseberry and Lord Balfour of Burieign have decided to withhold their consent to the budget and 1t Is foregone conclusion that Lord LAnsdowne's motion to reject the finance measures win be carried by large majority. But while this result is foreseen, interest in the de- bate remain undiminished and the speeches to be delivered on Monday and Tuesday preceding the division are eagerly anticipated.
 viscount Morley. secretary of stata for India, will reopen the discussion Monday and he will be followed by Lord Cursor, former viceroy of India. providing the latter has recovered then from his Illness Then the financiers will have their say. Lord Rothschili speaking on behalf of the Unionists and Lord Swaythling for the Liberals. Earl Cawdor and the Earl of Crewe will make the prin- cipal speeches on Tuesday.
 It Is certain that Premier Asquitk on the day after the Lords have de-
 
 affirming the uncontrolled right of the House of Commons In regard to the financial matters There is pos- sibiiity that Lord Baifour of Bur1eigh will reply to this with an amendment proposing that a change in the system of taxation of such importance should be referred to thf people The premier's motion of course win pre- vail and then 1t will be up to the gov- ernment to decide whether the house shall be prorogued or merely adjourn ed.
 The decision of the government will be of the greatest importance so far as the finances of the country arc concerned. as the only authority now existing for the collection of the in- come tax and the increased duties on spirits and tobacco rests on the reso- lutions adopted immediately after the introduction of the budget If parlia- ment is prorogued. these resolutions will come to an end. and the .collec- ton of taxes will have to stop. If adjournment is taken the resolutions will continue in force. and the taxes can be collected up to the time of dis- solution.
 The campaign throughout the coun- try will be begun in earnest as soon as parliament has been adjourned
 Great meetings of both parties have already been arranged at all the big centers. and thousands of speakers and canvassers are prepared to begin work which, except during an interval for the Christmas holidays will be continued until the last vote has been boiled.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-28
ANNOUNCES ORDERS
POLICE sxsvsUcTED AS. TO DUTY
Violence sr AaS 1isnrd<riy Conduct In City vc1al net He Toierated
 .-n0 1p5oer1aS About

To make clear his determination to preserve order and enforce the State laws governing the conduct of cleo tions. Chief of Police Taylor has issued orders to every policeman on the force to read certain sections of the law and post himself on thcm. Particular at tention is called to those sections re- garding the distance people must keep from the polls. This feature Chief Taylor says will be enforced to the letter.
 Details of police have been assigned to each box or polling place in the city and an ofiicer will be in charge of the men at each place.
 Chief Taylor's letter says:
 i 'On next Monday, November 2s. 1909. there will occur one of the most im- portant elections ever held in the State of Alabama. and h behooves every good citizen and especially you as conservators of the peace, to exert ev- cry energy to preserve. good order and quiet. Especially is 1t desirable that no unseemly discussions acts of vio- lence, or drupkenness around the polls or elsewhere in this city should occur or be tolerated. Having confidence in you as men and officers, have detail- ed you for duty at the respective pre- cincts.
 "I call your attention especially to the following sections of the code of Alabama, viz, 6777. SITS, SITS. 6780, 678s, 678s, s7s0. 67s2, 67ss. 6So5 and 6so7, and I further refer you to the following sections of the city code. viz, 25s, 1918 and 1i61. and enjoin you upon strict enforcement of all of their provisions. Upon your alertness and promptness in the performance of your duty depends the safety of the public generally and the good name of our community. M .,
 q charge you. also, that while you are expected to exercise the right to vote your own views upon the issue pending. as you deem wise and best. still you must not take any active part on either side of the proposition in- volved. Be prompt and positive in your arrests of all persons who are intoxicated. and in auelling and pre- venting all breaches of the peace and for all ofrenses embraced In the sec tions to which your attention has been called"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-28
NEWS OF COLUMBIA.
Speakers for and Against Amendment
 Are Busy.

Speakers for and Against Amendment
 Are Busy.
 Columbia Nov. 27.--t -tSpecia1.)-D. H. Riddle of coosa County, spoke yester- day to a good audience against the amendment.
 Rev. Bob Jones of Montgomery and Rev. MT, Campbell, ?, pa astor of the First Baptist Church, ok Troy. spoke last night 10 the latgest audience that has assefnbied since the light began. ! Hon Emmett Shaw of Fort Gaines, Ga. made q telling speech this even- ing to good audience. He stands for the amendment. He went tonight to Dotaan. to hold joint discussion with some of the anti leaders. M
 One Of the most beautiful church weddings was solemnized on the eyen- ing of Thanksgiving. when carl Oak icy and Miss Jamie Campbell were united by. Rev. Mir. smith. pastor of the Baptist church,
 Wright Campbell of Tuskegee was among the visitors attending the wedding. Since the Oakley Campbell wedding. the following marriages have occurred: Walter Sanders and Miss Daisy Afford: Ed McGriff and Miss Green: MT. Land of Columbia and Miss Allie Sanders.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-28
RUMoR HAS MILITIA
 READY FOR TROUBLE

That Governor Conner planned to hold In readiness the Jefferson County mill itia for a call; to service at the polls Monday was the rumor which found cir- culation in Montgomery Saturday. Ex- citement which prevailed in subdued way Friday and Saturday Is anticipated to change into a violence Monday. &C., cording to the rumor, and for that the Governor may call on the militia.
 The rumor could find no substantia- tion at the Capitol None of the State officials by whom Governor Conner would likely relay such orders were aware that the plan had existence. Adjutant General Bibb Graves. through whom all orders affecting the militia are trans mitted, said last night that no intima- tion as to a call on any part of the State militia for service Monday had been made to him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-28
SHERMAN NOT HAPPY.
Vice President Not known in Alba.


 Albany, N. r., Nov. 27-vice Presl- dent James $. sherman has confided to friend here that he is not altogether happy Mir. sherman. during a recent visit to Albany, attempted to identify a young man who wanted a money order cashed in the Capital post offfce but payment was refused. the clerk declaring that he did not know the Vice President
 MT. sherman asks: How can one be happy who finds 1t necessary to be identified at the United States post. office in the Capital of his own statei'
 The Vice President tells of a subse- quent experience in New York. He att tended a theatre with a party ei friends, one of whom thought 1t would be a joke to have the star direct some observations at Mr. sherman. Word was passed to the stage that the Vice President of the United States was in box "A" and suggested thai word be passed back to the stage. The star said: Let me see. that is MT. Fairbanks. is it not"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-28
THERE'S $4O,OOOON HAND.
SUM IS THE AMOUNT IN THE STATE
 TREASURY.
school warrnnts Are Drawn and Prose pect of Money Pouring in 10
 Not Very BrfEht.

Lower by ss0. 900 than the low watef mark in December of last year. tha State treasury balance registered Sat- urday night about s4o.0oo.S The bal- ance is the smallest of at least ten years, and, according to the statemens of Treasurer Seed made Tuesday. tha funds on hand may not be Enfslcient td cover every demand on the treasury that will be usade before the DeceiaA her collections begin to roll Ia.
 Most of the school warrauts hava been cashed and only two gre yet uns paid. The two are from counties Of small population. ana will have no ap~ preciabie effect on the cash balanc9 but 1t is thought other expenses ol the State, salaries. running expensez and incidentais. will dis deep into ths s4o,ooo.
 Alabama is fortunate In the manner In which the treasury has been sus< tained during the past two months. A the time when the deficit loorned bi9 and money was most needed. returns from taxes were larger than previous returns by two to one. Even with tha receipts the balance has been diminished to s4o.00o. and there is ex- pressed the fear of the State Treasurer himself that 1t may be wiped out en~ tirely within short time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-28

Selma, Nov. z7.--(Special.)-on the eve of the election and after one of the most strenuous campaigns ever waged in this section of the State the defend- CT leaders tonight are confident that on Monday the voters of Dallas Coun- ty will poll a substantial majority against the amendmsnt.
 While Dallas will poll small vote the majority against the amendment will be large when this vote Is con- sidered. The most conservative esti- mate of the majority in the county against the amendment tonight is that 1t will be 200. Sone ardent defenders are firm in their belief that the major- fly will be nearer 300 than 1t will be 200.
 The small vote of the county has been increased about 200 during the past two days of registration. A large number of young ruen who have re- gently become of age have qualified ito vote Monday. The majority of those who registered during these two days will vote agsfnst the amendment.
 The work of registering has been watched closely by attorneys In the in- terest of both sides Of the question and no one entitled to register was refused although many were questioned close- ly
 There will be- but one voting place in Selma and that v-tll be at the coun- ty court house. corner of Alabama and Lauderdale streets, and booths were put in position this afternoon and ev- erything will be in readiness for the election when the polls open Monday.
 To meet with all of the requirements of the election laws. Sherin Doherty today had small picket fence about twenty feet in length built. This fence will be placed across one of the hall ways in the court house thirty feet from the voting place, which will in a manner keep the voters from being in timidated.
 Never before In any election held in Dallas County was 1t thought neces- sary to place these guards abound the voters as they went to the polls to cast their ballots. But Sheriff Doherty jn- tends to see that ail of tEe election laws are observed Monday.
 The voters will witness the spectacle of q number of Selma women around the polls. About thirty members of the local chapter of the Women'a Christian Temperancs Union will he at the polls during the day. Freauentiy during the day these women will hold short praise and song services in the belief that they will be furtnering the cause of temperance.
 The local Wornen's Christian Tenn perance Union Will serve coffee and 2 light luncheon to the amendment work CTS at the polls. Around the voting place there will also be stationed one or two deputy sherins as well as one
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-28
DUDLEY SAYS ITS TRUE
RUSSELL MAN IN CONTROVERSY
 WITH M'CORD.
stands By Afndavits Fublished fin. Bir- mingham Newspapers Concern- ing Use of Money in the
 Campaign.

Columbus, Ga. Nov. 27-(SpeciaL)- Representative H. R. Dudley, of Rus- sell County, who is engaged In busi- ness in this city. was seen this after noon in reference to the conversation between him and Leon McCord.
 Mir Dudley declares that the allega- !, lions as set forth in his affidavit which was published In the two Birmingham papers ssa true statement of the facts. Mir. McCord to the contrary notwith- standing.
 Mir. Dudley further says that at the time he was approached by Mir. Mo- Cord, another member of the Legis- lature was present. He did not care to state the name of the other mem ber
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-28
stere Cotton |. Ho-.te,.

Houston. Texas. Nov. 27.--The Rock Island-Frisco and Oriental roads of ok lahoma and Trinity and Brazos Valley Road of Texas have been requested by the Interstate Commerce Commission to permit the concentration and storage of cotton from Oklahoma points in Hous- ton at the present rate. This request Is made at the instance of farmers and firms fin Oklahoma. because of congest- ed conditions of congresses there and the holding movement due to rising prices of cotton and includes the priv ilege of re-shipment to all consuming ports. At present the Oklahoma rate Is the same as that from Texas points to Japan and other Oriental ports.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-28
r.ecut,ou. Tot.I sfilI,ous.

Boston. Mass. Nov. 27--Two execu- tions, totalling s2.1s2,s2s were signed by the clerk of the Massachusetts supreme court today against Albert s. Bigeiow of Boston and the estate of Leonard Lewisohn of New York. The executions. the largest ever is- sued by the state supreme court, are the result of the judgment recently rendered against the two defendants in favor of the old Dominion Copper Company. The defendants may appeal to the United Statss Supreme Court but can prevent the collection of the execution only by giving bond for a like amount
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-28
LAW WILL INTERFERE
 WITH PROPOSED MEETING

New York, Nov. 27.-Indications to- day were that the law would prevent the proposed gathering in Madison Square Garden next Wednesday night at which bids for the Jeffrfes- Jofn- son fight for the heavyweight champ ionship of the world were to be open. ed.
 believed such q gathering would be in violation of the law and that the po- lice would be forcedAto take action to prevent 1t. The commissioners held that the New York penal law makes it a nffsdemeanor to promote a prize fight, even if the light Is not to. take place in the state.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-28
OFFICIALS DISCUSS
 ta.aiss ny STANDARD DECISION
- -. I-IIN I-IlE

wasfington. Nov. q: pfotracted conference over the recent decision iK the Standard oil case at st, Paul when the dissolution of that organization was directed was held at the Depart ment of Justice today between Atfornes General wickersham and Frank B. Kel- logg. The two went over with the Att torney General all the latest phases of that suit.
 President Taft had further confer. enees today on the subject of that por- ton of his message which will deal with amendments to the sherman anti trust law and the interstate commerce law. Attorney General wiclxersham. Wade 1T. Ellis. assistant to the Attor- neyi General. and Frank B. Kellogg. we're among the Pfesidents callers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-28
TWO MOBILE SPEAKERS.
Hamburger and Afford To Voters of
 Lauderdale.

Florence, Nov 27-(Special.) )--The citizens of Lauderdale County were highly entertained and instructed by three of the most distinguished speak CTS in the State in opposition to the proposed constitutional amendment. today.
 Hon, Max Hamburger, of Mobile, af tre being introduced by Mayor Walker, made one of the most forceful speeches against the amendment that was ever heard In Lauderdale coun- ty.
 Judge Jules Afford, who followed made a speech which was character. ized as eloduent.
 Captain F. W. Booker, of Jefferson, made an appeal to the people and most especially to the Confederate soldiers