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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11

of higher prfces" The prices of peui- try. eggs and butter to the urban pops
 ulation of every. section are outrn- geously high. and. in most instancsss extortionates One reason. perhaps the
 main reason. Is that the average farm- CT thinks 1t beneath his dignity 70 engage In chicken ,farmfng Pernaps he wftl buy Ills wife q dozen or so of hens to shift for themselves. ana puy eggs all winter for his table If nc nas any on the table. 4 Another tor tne high prices of poultry and eggs ~, m that the ordinary farmer looks on ah hens alike, and keeps one that proou
 ces fiffy eggs per annum wneh n1 n could just as well have one fhat VII lay f50. with the same treatment Oi all the sections of our country the south is best adapted to poultry rerm- ing The climate is not So exsctins as the North, and less food VIII sus- tain . laying hen in South Caronna than in Wisconsin. Successful poultry farming Is no chiid's play. It Is the result of practice and the fruit or intelligence, experience, patience Ms- ilance and diligence: but these com mand success in any. undertakius. Dairy and poultry farming should De joined, and if the South gave more attention to them and less to cotton. poultry would cease to be luxury exclusively for the rich.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
rsrn. for ssrplu. Women.

To put the 100000 surplus spiasters and widows of Massachusetts Profit- ably to. work on tracts of land near the large cities is the scheme of the Women's Homestead Association: It Is planned to have the petticoated az riculturists raise flowers, herbs, ,,rrsns mnsn- bees and even pigs to meet home de- mands.
 On the point of womens chances of success in garden occupations there
 of Women farmers there were Tn the United states st the the time or5se of ase iaborers nearly half million, most of whom were in the southern states a and of the negro race. In France nearly 3oo.000 women are engaseo in farm work. Out of. the European peasantry have come, most Of the a.oVo women farmers and farm lshorers whS n9 can be found on the, truck farms oI Long island and Connecticut within easy distance of New York.
 With the homestead plan succeeainK Massac chusetts women will face more grateful, means of sustenance tnah that provided through ordinary cnari- table forms of "outdoor reliet
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
This Is My 49th Birthday
John W. Weeks.

John Wingate Weeks, Representative in Congress from the Twelfth District of Massachusetts, was, born in Lancas- ter. N. H. April Il. 1860. After at- tending a preparatory school he en- emy at Annapolis and graduated In 1881. He served in the navy as a midshipman until 1883. when he re- signed to enter business as a banker and broker in Boston and New York. During the war with Spain he served as a lieutenant In the volunteer navy. He was for three years an alderman and two years mayor of the city of elected on the Republican ticket to the Fifty-Ninth Congress and has been twice reelected. In Congress Repre- sentative Weeks has takn a promi- nent part in all debates relating to finance and the currency and Is re- garded as an authority on those sub
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11

The Chicago woman who went to jail rather than pay a Judgment rendered against her for libel was game, at all events. She was an advocate of wo- man suffrage and equal rights, and took the position that as women had nothing to do with making or execut- ing the laws they should not be amenabIe to them Good theory. pos-- sibly. but deuced inconvenIent in prac- tice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11

Giancing hurriedly over the news columns of 6 contemporary day or two ago we saw in large type the words, "shirt that Sampson wore" and we wonder if some delver into hidden things had dug up the garment worn by the strong man when he pulled the house down. However. the words re- ferred to a modern man of the name.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11

The Lineville Headlight was five years of age on the End instant and it is getting to be a right down husky yovngster We wish it many happy re- turns.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11

We are told that the Payne bill re- duces the duty on fence posts but not a word is said about post-hoies. Are they to be freet
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11

What is whiskey? once again asks SAe Albany Herald. What good will 1t as anybody In Georgia or Alabama to rnow what it is-so w4 may dodge 1t?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11

S,,..,.s,, Ic;rcuistion Manager of The MontTomery Advertiser. being duly s"o'h' The foregoing statement of The Aoxss- Nsh ti.~ys efrcuiation for the month ot p ruary 1909 is true and correct, ana coinp 1n. ~d after aiI returns from news noys, hsws s,s aEsists, spoiled and left over oopies been aeouse C. l. FINIGAN.
 2. Circulation Manager. sworr ,o and subscribed before me this stn day 0h RIGA ALEXANDER,
 Notary Public.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
------ sW0RN CIRCULATIos

The figures for February pattnn pr,nto ali re- represent the actual net cireuiA
 turns having been deducted. ,,.rantees it's sTbs Monteomery Advertiser gun, ~, ths con advsrtissrs sand makes 1t ,ts psti daily circala tract when requested) that lts any morning nswspaper "n printed in Aiabama.ansdir nsdireuiation sunday edition has the larss nrfnted in If any edition of any neWspePSA xiahar.. without exception.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11

wonder where Senor Castro will light nexts There doesn't seem to De any country that wants him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11

Love is tender but It Is also tough, rnuses Phil Armstrong. in contempla. cion of spring Which. after. all Is 7 shorter and uglier way of sayinF Iris sweet to love, but. oh, how bit ter to love A gir' and then not 'gi' 'er.' ''-Washlng gton Herald.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11

Irving" says London physician "as due entirely. to mental laziness. :. son,s of these fairy tales however that 2 hmsband tells his wife about where crawis enU sheepishly in at about, a. m., are anything but the onTrs6x product t Gi Is a a ga1yy example of mental activity we maintain. .
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11

Georgia organ in Methodist church is to be run by water in future Well our sister state, has plenty oi that all right. since prohibition wen' into effect She's that much like Ala bama.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1909-12-18

owner OF the land and not TO the man uo~,,u.
'"e mines for here as in the cities, the ma,
VINO owns the land is not usually the man uho
WORKS or Improves II. Agricultural lands oro -
oe taxed according to their value rather than oc-
'o'''hg 10 the income derived from then, "a =,
present system which has made Il nroa,ohIo
20 keep much OF the most valuable land in rho
N"Eoom IN parks and game preserves. where It I.
''"'"oaI'y or absolutely free from taxation
These taxes are all very light but they are nro.
sreSsi'e-that Is. they Increase year by year and
"''h tho Increasing value OF tho land For or
ample tho man who owns a valuable uninproved
lot would pay the arst year a small In. on TIA IN
eT"as" IN value: tho second year the ratio would h.
higher on further like increase and n the nor
cent OF increase In value was greater thore would
DO another Increase in the tax on thla account
II IA for this reason that tho great land holders
OF England oppose tho budget 80 bitterly It's aim
Ia 10 mako tho holding OF large areas OF untitled
land Improbable and to shit, some OF the burden,
81 TAXATION from industry TO land value The
Lords. who have hold their vast estates for gener
ailons. paying practically no taxes on them natu.
rally oppose any such program: while the working
o!aatea. who have been virtually ahut out from
any oSncrHhlp OF the soil. greet It With enthusi.
aan
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1909-12-18
A Thought for the Week.

E-T1lIAT Is WORTH while. then? Is II worth
W while To spend life in multiplying COM
WV forts and luxurics? After all. 10 have the
best OF food and tho best OF drink and the finest
shelter Is TO put ones self on the level OF we'll
stalled OK or horse. To accumulate money and
property. to heap them up and guard them and
keep them IA TO degrade the intelligence TO the
level OF the bee the ant. All these things are
good some OF them necessary. Food and
drink and proper shelter. work and gain and In
crease OF facilities are the by-products OF living
they are necessary: but who mistakes them for
the Life Itself must pay for his as II II were
sin. This is what comes upon u.s. with
miagiying that is almost n terror. when we pause
TO think that stand here In the midst or mortal
life and that shall not pass this way again.
Iife IL infinitely beautiful. and We, II we fail to
find IL so, must search for the defect not around
us nor outside us. but In ourselves. And if, In
our chase for gross and material things. we have
outrun the power to live. TO perceive. TO enjoy, we
must pay the penalty, for Nature is memorable
From "Tho Human Way" by Louise Collier Will
cox (IIarpers)
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1909-12-18
Cotton Crop Figures.

f0I1F REAL INTEREST TO southern farmers ia
INfl tho report Of tho Census bureau which
gives tho number OF bales OF cotton ginued
81 20 December iat s.sTs.27T. IA against H.
COS .e6l 10 December isi last year
Tho number % balcs gnnod by States Ia fol
loss.
Alabama. sls.s7s. Arkanaas. 6i3.sT1. Florida.
$685.. Georgia. i.697.252: Louisiana. g3T.553.
Mississippi. SIS. $50. North Carolina 3e.iss. oh
lAhotpa. Goss2s. South Carolina. ,es.s.e. Ten
acssee. 2o6.ss7. TeIas. 2.2i2.sis. All other
States. ts.l35
Tho distribution OF Tho 97.77s bales OF So,
Island cotton. Florida. 2s.so6: Georgia. I,iis.
and south Carolina. s.752.
Tho Immediate effect OF this rcpor, was aud
den yiao In tho price on tho SoS York Exchange.
rtso hat Southern farmers should make perma-
ncnt by conaorvatlsely gradual marketing
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1909-12-18
More Ligh, on the English Turmoil.

G,r HAVE nan r7aeh 80 nay o, tho Lloyd.
w George Aalrc. uhlrh il sttY.tnr England
-~ from, center % circumference bat IN or.
der 10 understand ne whole situation !, Ia nc~ea.
s.rv N re, d. .t-t .,... ..-s..uo,,,, st~r.c,rr,
he,usc-. .....,.-. =. ,,-,--, :. ,..n.,~,
n. ,r,r 49,. 80. &c., - -..., .. t..~t,rs 4.
mammal -, a.. 49,. ,s.,. o- ,,oa ,.tur. n
n. ,i,~o =, ,t.ttt,... 80 t~, - ~ r,,tcs I,
r,,.,,v $780,, =, 49,. 49,. -, :, =. 49, ,hc
ox.e. 49, ,. $780,, =. ..... -. ,....vr.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1909-12-18
Growth of Southern Bank Deposits

I'm THE 500 STATE banks doing business In
Nv Georgia there arc said to DO deposits agErc
eating nearly 800 900. an increase o'
more than 100 por cont In twelve months BANK
drpupitn all over tho south are showing healthy
increase. but they arc atm far below those OF
other actions According 10 a report just Issued
by tho National Monetary Commi"sion. tho average
deposits per capita Tor the United States are s99'
- Tho Middle Atlantic States lead with st39 90.
New England. 1i53 90. Pacinc States. 33t7.7s;
Middle west 1lso6t. Far West &l6l.3b. South
orn. 1Tils.
Yves, virginia leads the Southern list with per
eaptta OF 1ii266. Louisiana follows Win 1900 ;
then In order come Texas with 3s067: virginia.
,ssoi: Kentucky. $500; Florida. $685. Ten
nonae.. 1Tl.46: Georgia. t6t23: South Carolina.
$3.50: North Carolina aud Alabama each. st3'-
Al: Mississippi $3.50: Arkansas. &ii.li.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1909-12-18

migration to the South. and has plan going for
100000 building in Washington
Captain Loose has just made AFFIDAVIT that he
worked out the data" for DR. Frederick A. Cooks
trip to the Pole" that he was to get $4,000 for
them, and that DR.. Cook has not paid him the
money DR.. Cooks record OF his trip has reached
copenhagen, where the scientists are getting ready
10 begin work on IT. and his personal whereabouts
remain unknown to his lawyer or the public
confidence In him meanwhile suffering a serious
shock.
lhose who are inclined to envy kings and prn-
ces their wealth and magnincence may learn n les
son from the latest news from ST. Petersburg
The wife OF the Car OF Russia has broken down
at last from tho unending terror OF assassination
with which she and her husband and children are
always threatened and 1t is feared that It will be
many months before her reason is restored.
In Alabama 1000 children have attended school
eight weeks this year as a direct result OF the law
which forbids their working In mills or factories
until they have spent this much time In school
The mill-o~ncrs said to be favorlng the law
sign
According 10 the report OF the Commissioner OF
Internal Revenue. the prohibtory legislation In
the various States has reduced the revenues from
tho liquor taxes nearly $4,000. 900 from that OF
last year. The tobacco taxes have increased ST..
900 900
Tho Associated Press report stated that the
gro nj Cochran. Ga. was lynchcd and his body
then burned. but DR.. J. W. Rogers. OF Reynolds,
Ca. writes us that tho latter statement is incor-
rect We glad that tho crime bad enough as
/, waa. ut lcas, stopped short OF the burning
President Taft. speaking before the National
Waterways Convention last week. favored bond
issue FOR the Improvement OF the waterways. but
warned hs hearers that there little hope of
Congress acting favoraby on such n proposition.
II IL reported that Arkansas ia 10 have a PROFIT
billion campaign. Prof. Jno H. Hneman OF Ark
adeiphla. is expected TO run for Governor n
State wide prohibition platform.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1909-12-18
Other Matters of Interest.

-,uE SOUTHERN Commercial Congress In
3k~l session at Washington last week reelected
- John NJ Parker. OF New Orleans. President
The Congress declared against indiscriminate I'M
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1909-12-18

The best Christmas gift for any farmer. land
owner. tenant or farm manager Is n years sub
scrtption TO The Southern Farm Gazette. We shall
be glad TO notify the recipient that the paper Is
sent as "A gift from you.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-20
Exploding Cartridges Ke(p Miners from
 Burning Home

Compelled to witness the destruction of his house in Roswell gulch, while ex- ploding cartridges prevented him from extinguishing the flames, was the expert ence of Martin Ragus, Thursday morn ing.
 The origin of the fire Is mystery. Ragus and his partner were working on their mining claims when their atten. tion was attracted by smoke coming from the direction of the house. They rushed to tho scene of the fire, but the flames had already gained considerable headway.
 Ragus attempted to gain an entrance to the house to save some of his proper ty, when handful of cartridges which were lying On the table began to ex- plode. The. fusilade continued until the house was so wrapped in flames that nothing could be done to save either the house or its contents.
 A bullet from one of tho exploding cartridges passed about foot above the head of horse which was standing q short distance away. The house, which had been finished but short time, was a complete loss
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-20
|CUT IN TELEPHONES
LOCAL COMPANY WILL REDUCE RATES ON INSTRUMENTS IN BUSINESS DISTRICT.

Beginning with April l, all telephone rates in the business district will be re- dueed from the present rate of $5 to $4 a month. This change will affect not only new contracts, but those now in effect as well, and will apply to all in struments in use in radius of one mile from the central station.
 The cut in rates is entirely voluntary on the part of the management of the Consolidated Telephone company, it be- ing the opinion of the directors that the increased patronage has made the re- duction warranted.
 Seen yesterday by q representative of the Silver Belt, Manager Charles T. Edwards stated that the reduction comes as the result of notification from General Manager c. W. Hinehciiff, of Tucson.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-20
PREPARAT0NSMA ID OPEN SEASON
 IN BASEBALL
NEW ORGANIZATION TAKES MAN AGEMENT OF PARK AND CITY
 LEAGUE PROMISED.

The School hill baseball park has changed hands.
 A number of local enthusiasts, ;lmona whom James "Bostono Welch, q. M Allison, A. A.. Moore and Charles: Hol dren figure prominently, have taken over the option held by Joe Procf aska and preparations have already begun for tae formation of a city league.
 Of the new organization, Welsh is president, Allison vice president ant Moore treasurer. Holdren will hold the position of secretary and general man ager.
 Baseball will be played Sunday, be tween the Globe Independents and Nc Clellan s specials. Collins is, down tc do slab work for the Specials. The oth CTS of the batteries have not been an nounced as yet.
 The new management promises to d' everything possible to boost the base ball game in this part of the country and it is expected that strong league will be organized within a short time.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-20
SHIRLEY GRESHAM IS AT REST
Funeral Conducted Yesterday Under t.i, Auspices of Odd Fellows and
 Rebekah Lodges.

In tho presence of large numbei of relatives and friends, the last rites over the body of Miss Shirley Gresham were held at the home of Mrs. w. II Parks, yesterday afternoon.
 Members of the Odd Fellows and Re bekahs of both Globe and Stafford took part in the obsequies. Miss Gresham was well known and much admired and many were the expressions of sympathy rendered to the bereaved relatives. A resolution of thanks was rendered to the local I. o. O. F. lodge by the Stafford Odd Fellows and Rebekahs foi the part they took in paying their last sad respects to the deceased.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-20
OLD FOLKS, DANCE.

The Old Folks of Globe will give an other of their popular dances and social evenings at Clark's pavilion next Wednesday evening, February 24. Good music will be furnished and refresh ments will be served and pleasant time guaranteed all the pioneers who at tend. The success of the past occasions will undoubtedly be repeated. All the old residents of the city are cordially invited to be present and spend the evening with them.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-20
.ANTLERs FOR TWO
ELKs INITIATE TWO LAWNS AND
 ELECT OFFICERS FOR THE 1 r., ENSUING YEAR.

Things were lively at last night s ses- sion of the Elks. It was the regular an nual election of officers and in addition, two candidates were initiated into the mysteries of the order.
 pr. Henry D. Wiley of Metcalf and Thomas II. Boline, master mechani, of the Miami Copper company, were the new members who rode the goat. They performed the ceremony gracefully ard to the great amusement of their fel- low lodge brothers. In the election everything wen. smoothly, the recognized good fellow ship of the brothers being carried out in the selection of officers for the en suing term. The new officers are as follows: R. E. Goodwin, exalted ruler.
 A. McAlpine, esteemed leading knight.
 ". c. Roundey, esteemed loyal knight.
 J. J. Maloney, esteemed featuring knight.
 J. G. Oldfeld, secretary.
 P. P. Greer, treasurer
 c. W. Huntzinger, tyler.
 Harry Rupkey, retiring exalted ruler, was elected representative to the grand lodge at Los Angeles, with Floyd II. Blevins as alternate.
 Pat Rose, succeeding himself, was elected on the executive board, whici is now composed of Rose, William Ryan and G. s. Van Wagenen.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-20
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS

H. N. Reno of the Copper City Brew ing company, arrived last night from Douglas and will look after business interests for few days.
 Robert Marvo, better known as the Handcuff King" has returned to Globe for few days of rest and re- cupcration. He injured one of his ankles few days ago in attempting 70 escape from a straight jacket, while producing his act.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-20
Gun Club Improves Grounds

Within tho past few days, a number of Improvements have been made on the grounds of the Globe Gun club. The traps have been lowered into pit in order to better the delivery of the blue rocks and shields have been planted 70 prevent any damage to the trap man b. some over excited scatter gun enthusi- ast. If the weather is favorable, it $ expected that big turnout will be on hand Sunday to slaughter the clay pigeons.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-20
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Bids will be received by the under. signed until the 18th day of March 1909, for the purchase of tho buildings etc, on lots v, 4b, in block S6. The successful bidder will be required to remove such buildings and all debris within thirty days from date of pur, chase. The trustees reserve the right to reject any and all bids. Bids will be left at the store of Ryan & Co.
 Trustees, B. P. O. E.,
 WILLIAM RYAN,
 c. s. VAN WAGENEN,
 PATRICK ROSE.
 Globe, Arizona, March F, 1909.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-20
Fresh Mea. From Kansas-

Miller's lunch counter has begun the
 service of short orders, new innova- tion for this popular eating house, and promise their many patrons the finest of service. While Miller's has been feeding tho hungry of Globe for year or more, it is only within the past few
 days that they have decided to serve meats cooked to order. They get their
 steaks direct from Kansas City and
 claim their meats to be superior to any
 furnished in the city. "A good steak
 is joy forever" says o. w., and he tries to live up to his motto.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-20
Laundry Chances Hands-.

W. E. Stone and R. M. Stone, doing business under the firm style of Stone Bros., have succeeded 'Feland Bros, in the management of the Globe Steam laundry. The Messrs Stone have had extensive experience in the laundry business aud promise the people of Globe very superior work.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-20
A Swollen Jaw

Is not pretty nor pleasant. Wheth- CT it's caused by neuralgia, toothae ne or accident, Ballard's Snow Liniment will reduce the. swelling and relieve the pain. The great and sure cure for rheumatism, cuts, burns. bruises, sca!ds any and all aches and pains. S"ld by Palace Pharmacy.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-20
Want Literature at County Hospital

While tho new county hospital has the nucleus of good library, such books and magazines as are now on hand have been pretty thoroughly perused by the inmates and new sup ply of reading matter would be wei. come. Mrs. F. A. Phillips, matron, would be glad to receive donations along the literary line from any one.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-20
voters Should Register Now

City Clerk Weleh announced yester- day that registrations for the coming bond election are coming in very slow. Two weeks from today will be the last day on which the opportunity of regis
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-20
Beck Operation a Success

Mrs. c. E. Beck, who was operated on for appendicitis few days ago by Dr. McPheeters, is rapidly recovering and the operation is declared to be an entire success. Mrs. Beck suffered from the disease for many years and it is believed that her health will be re- stored within a short time. She will probably be renewed from the hospital early next week.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-20
Jag Foundry Goes Under

Unable to meet tho pressing demands of creditors, saloon on North Broad street, owned by Joe Vasquez, was at tached by the sheriff yesterday and closed up. The proprietor made an eff fort to secure bonds to release the at- tachment, but last night had been un- able to do so. Heavy rent and a slim trade are said to be responsible for the failure of the saloon to prosper.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-20
Grand Opening Tonight

Levy Bros. announce to the ladies of Globe that tonight from to 9:30 O clock, they will have their grand opening, showing all that is new and latest in women's wear Every lady is invited to attend.