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Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-04-11
How an Unbeieving Cousin Explained Why
He Would Not Accept Religion.
(By Z. ]. Beals-Hoffpauir.)


At the age of sixteen, having been duly
called of God to preach Christ, l began to
look diligently about me for opportunities
to do good My heart bled for those tread
ing in the paths of unrghteousness, and
felt it my duty to rescue them from sin if
possible
Among my cousins was one far above
the average in intelligence, but known to
us of the faith as a hard case because
of the persistent hardening of his heart.
After one of the Wednesday night prayer
meetings, several of the young people gath
cred around me and begged that | make
an effort to turn Meal" for such was my
cousins name, from the error of his way.
My duty was quite plain. had long felt
that Neal stood in need of spiritual advice
and direction, but | really stood somewhat
in awe of his sarcasm, of which he had an
unusual supply.
Nerving myself for the attack, however,
| called on him one day, and found him sit
ting on the back porch BY his side was
a bottle partly filed with reddish-coored
liquid, and this fact, considered along with
Meals talk and actions, suggested that he
had taken something calculated to counter
act a certain heaviness of heart. In plain
English, Neal was about three drinks
ahead" After few commonplace remarks
| decided to get down to the business of
the day.
''Neal" said l. don't you think it about
tine for you to embrace religion, and enjoy
a closer walk with God?"
Meals eyes lit up with a queer light,
which / had often witnessed before, and,
which l knew BODIED i'll for me-
Sonny" he said in a condescending
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-04-11
WHY WOMEN SHOULD VOTE

why not refuse to accept their taxes? They
are among the governed and they are taxed
to support the government and they raise
sons to make the government, but they are
denied any hand in the government.
The ballot should not in any way interfere
with the home life and duties of women
any more than it now does with the man
doing the voting for the entire family.
Give woman chance; give her as much
liberty and as much freedom as is al
lowed to man, and she will not struggle
along under the yoke of superstition anu
ignorance as long as man has done.
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-04-11

If men there be who can claim that
woman built the chute on which they went
down to nothingness, how many men are
there who will say that woman built the
stairs on which they climbed to fame and
fortune?
How quick we men are to complain if
anything is wrong in our meals, if the STEAK
is a trife we'll done, or our breakfast a
little late; but do We always have words
of praise and little compliments for each
of the many steaks which are so nicely
prepared for us, and for the counties break
fasts which are ready for us on the dot?
This world is unkind and uncharitable,- too
quick to judge and too slow to forgive.
Elder Davis, of Cleveland, says: Il know
many women have made great progress in
many walks of life, but it was against the
will of God" The elder evidently looks
upon woman as a menial unworthy of high
attainments. He pays them a compliment,
however, when he says their will is strong
er than that of his God. Nevertheless they
can see what kind of god is the elders
and no doubt they will agree that he had
best get another god We suggest one
with little sense of the uncommon variety
if that is possible although one with even
common sense would be an improvement.
1t is possible that transfer may be issued
to Elder Davis from his present woman
hating deity to one that is more of ladys
man. Unless the elder changes he never
can hope to be popular with ladies. When
god means to any man what the elders
words convey, that man is ripe for almost
any persecution against womanhood.
How happy and glorious fol- Elder Davis
could he but have lived a few hundred
years ago,-in the good old days of rack
and thumb-screw.
Womans influence is everywhere; her
nature is trusting. True, she has peculiar
ities but man was never born who, when
the occasion demanded. could be as loyal
as true and noble woman
Cleveland Ohio
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-04-11
Strong Plea in Support of the Suffrage
Being Extended to Mothers of Race.
(By T.. G. Jefferies.)

Should women be allowed 10 vote? On
every hand we hear this question discussed
more and more. The proportion of the
women capable of the intelligent use of the
ballot certainly compares favorably with
the number of men Surely the selling of
votes would not be greatest among the
women. Why shouldn't women have
voice in matter which so vitality concerns
them? They are compelled to pay taxes
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-04-11
BLUE GRASS BLADE
MY WATERLOO

tone OF voice, Il could be religious II 1t
wasn't for thinking OF the manner in which
Christ treated his mother
| asked for an explanation.
You shall have it, said he. Christ"
he continued, was lie son of Mary and
Joseph was LIS father. Now 1t so happened
that when Christ was twelve years OF age,
his parents went down to Jerusalem, and
were there for several days. AS several
families from Nazareth had taken the trip,
and Christ was very fond OF travelling with
the other boys, his father and mother paid
10 attention to his absence for several days
after they had left Jerusalem on their way
nome, thinking that he was among his
youthful playmates But when they found
that such was not the case, they returned
to Jerusalem and inquired OF the police de-
parUment as to whether the boy had been
seen or heard of, ana were informed by
the Chief that the youngster was in the
temple disputing with the priests. Hurry
ing to the temple, sure enough there sat
Jesus Christ in the midst of the wise men
disputing with them
Son. she cried, why hast thou thus
dealt with us? Behold thy father and
nave sought thee sorrowing.
How is it that you sought me" said
Jesus, "wist We not that | must be about
my fathers business?'
Now, Mary ha said that Joseph was
his father, and Christ had the impertnence
TO stand up in that temple and maintain
to the contrary. | insist that Mary ought
to know, and that no child should dispute
mis- mothers word, especially on that deli
cate question. | refuse to be guided by
any man who manifests SO little regard for
his mothers feelings"
| had no answer at hand and Neal re-
mains unconverted to this day.
Rafter, Tenn.
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-04-11
Another New One.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.-Please send
the Blue Grass Blade to Comrade b. Fem
stein, 696 Post St., and credit me with the
same. Yours fraternally-J. FRANTZ.
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-04-11
Subscribes to Hausman's Book.

DENVER, COLO.-Enclosed find p. o.
more y order for $780, for which please send
me one copy of DR.. Hausman's new book
on Evolution.-FRITZ THIES.
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-04-11
Papers Are Sent.

CLEVELAND, O.-Enclosed find so cents
49, and oblige.-J. NJ. TITE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-23
Lost ,5ame to Little
 Rock. SPIT BALL WORKED NICELY Greminger's Wild Throw Lost for
 Team. Montgomery Had Chance To Score In
Montgomery Had Chance To Score In Seventh Round, But Missed- Buchanan Wonderfully
 Steady In Pfnches.

Jack Lively is the champion hard luck pitcher of the year. Yesterday he lost a game by a score of to 0 to Little. Rock, the Travellers making only two hits, one of them an infield working nicely. and four batters struck out before 1t. It was bases on balls that helped do the damage. one of the three that he gave scoring with the help of wld throw by Gremin-
 Bucanan was in for the Finnites and to his wonderful steadiness was due his success. Only two clean hits and an "a couple of infield scratches could hit to Perry in the second. Hart beat out bunt in the third. Greminger got a two -bagger In the fifth ana Rocky hit clean In the seventh. Buc- Lively received, though but one of the errors made behind Lively amounted to anything. 1t was great game or ball all through, but Buchanan was en- titled to his victory.
 an drew a base on balls, the. second time that Lively had walked him. Col lins beat out a hit to Osteen; Boucher hit to second and Rocky threw him out at first: Greminger tried for the dou, third. He threw wild. and the Finnlte pitcher won his own game. There were two out. and If Greminger had no. made the throw they would proban!S was out easily on a hit to Rocky.
 The best chance that the Climbers had to score was in the seventh h. ming. With one gone Rocky hit clean. rhd light si fIeid that he dropped. Rocky did not run until too late. and Cocash threw him out at second, and the chance was gone. The. score was.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-23
MUCH INTEREST IN
 YACHTING WEEK AT KEEL

Kiel, June 22-Yachting week at Kiel began today with competitions be- tween the Gigs, Cutters and Pinnaces from the various German warships gathered shere. The first race of the big class yachts will be held Friday when Emperor Williams new Meteor, designed and built by Germans viii take part. His majesty gave the Meteor an experimental spin today on the lower Elbe in the schooner race of the north. German regatta club of Hamburg.
 The emperor began sailing his Amer lean built Meteor with an English crew and an English skipper. but he has replaced this crew with an tn- Afreasing percentage of Germans. until sjlow the new boat is German in every ieoxpect.
 lieutenant Commander Reginald Belknap. the American naval attache Bussche of the foreign office, arrived today. The Emperor Is due Wednes- day. Lieutenant General Wisser. the retiring American military attache, will have his farewell audience with his majesty here.
 American interest centers chiefly in the Sonderklasse races. the first of which will take place Thursday. The three boats making the most points in four races will represent the German yacht clubs in the contests to be held near Boston next September. There are in all nineteen entries incluling Crown Prince Frederick Williams Angela ", Prince Eitels Elizabeth IL and Prince Adelberts Jeck, owned jointly with Won Guillaume. of Cologne.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-23
AFTER THE REFEREE
AWARDS FIGHT TO BATTLING NEIL SON IN OKLAHOMA CITY.
Had Knocked Jack Clifford Down, But the Fighter Was on His Feet and Ready for More When the
 Referee Stopped Him.

Oklahoma City okla.. June 22.-Bat- ting Nelson was awarded the decision against Jack Clifford in the fifth round of what was to have been a fifteen round bout tonight.
 Referee Dave Porteus stopped the fight. when Clifford had been knocked He said he feared clifford would be hurt and the authorities would inter fere. Clifford arose after the count of i've, however. and demanded that the fight continue.
 The abrupt ending of the match an- gered the crowd of about 1000, who hissed and teered the fighters.
 The disappointed fans crowded about the box ofice demanding that thei- Round 1-Clinord drew blood from Nelson's nose almost at the start with a straight right. Clifford landed twice twice on Nelson's face and they and both exchanged rights.
 Round 2-Both clinched at the start. Clifford landed right to the face and son played for Cliftord's body. Nelson missed right to face as the gong rang
 Round 3<-Clinord landed right and left to face and rushed and planted left on Nelson's body. Clifford landed on body with right. bringing cheers from the crowd.
 Round 4--Clifford landed on Nelson's body but Nelson got both right and light taps and Clifford caught Nelson with a right to the jaw. Nelson duck ed vicious right and swung to Cliff lords face.
 Round 5--They clinched and Nelson had the better of the succeeding in- fighting. Nelson jabbed Clifford in the stomach. sending him to the floor. Porteaus waved the men apart and gave the decision to Nelson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-23

ITO INSPECT MlKI2,5OO ARE ENROLLED
SELMA IS TO ADOPT GOVERNMENT
 CARD SYSTEM.
Dairymen Around Selma Have Wiling ly Agreed to the Adoption and Promise Assistance to
 City Inspector.

Selma. June Especial )-Bagin- ming July l. pr. Conner, City Meat and MIX Inspector. will adopt the United States Government dairy score cards. in his tests of the different dairies around Selma and which dispose Of their milk here.
 The dairyman will keep one of these score cards in his dairy. while pr. 'Connor will keep the other. These cards register the condition of the house in which the cards are kept, the temperature of the milk and various other conditions of the cows and the milk which they produce.
 The adoption of these scors cards for dairies, pr. Connor believes. will prove of great good to ohe dairymen around Selma. It is gotten up by the Agricui- ture Department and their use Is oe- ing adopted throughout the country. The dairymen around Selma have Will ingly agreed to the adoption of these cards and at the end of each month the various averages of the different dai- ries will be reported to the County Board of Health.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-23
NAVAL ADMINS TRATION
 OF FRANCE CONDEMNED

Paris. June 22--The report of the parliamentary commission. which in vestigated the naval scandals in Franca has been turned in. It is a scathInr condemnation of the naval admtnistra- uon Tor the past ten years, and 1t makes as astounding exposure of the deplorable condition of the fleet. for which France has spent s70o. .OoO, 900 since 1899. .,
 Tie sS6 b6aagesI Of the report are filled Is with details of the inefficiency re- sultlng from confusion and red tape. conditions that make French naval construction cost 25 per cent more than Englsh or German. As an evidence of these methods 1t is pointed out that cast iron shells of large calibre con demned after the accident to the bat tleship Iona. continued to be manufac- tured in larger quantities than ever Tor two whole years. The Patrie, the Republique and other ships of this class were found equipped with second- ary guns of a model of 1885 instead of 1909, as the specifications required Neither the ammunition nor the guns for the six ships of the Danton type to be completed in 1911 will be ready before 1914 and France has not a single dry dock capable of accommodating these vessels when they are finished
 Perhaps the gravest feature of the exposure is the lack of reserve coal and ammunition supplies at the various ports and arsenals. One officer testf- fled before the commission that at the end of a naval battle Of six hours, the ships would find it impossible to re- plenish and would be virtually out of commission.
 The commission recommends tho complete reorganization of the depart ment the elimination of red tape and redistribution of responsibility. It in- sists especially upon the creation of department of construction and equipment entirely separate from the general staff.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-23
BASEBALL MEN AT
 THE DOVEY FUNERAL

Philadelphia. June 22-The funeral of George B. Dovey. president of the Bos-
 ton National League Baseball Club, who died suddenly last Saturday on a railroad train in Ohio, took place in this city this afternoon and was att
 tended by many men prominent in baseball circles.
 The teams of the Boston, Pittsburg and Philadelphia National League clubs attended the funeral in body. Services were conducted at an under
 taking establishment, the Episcopal service being read by Rev. F. H. Bur dick. Interment was in Mount Moriah cemetery
 |, Honorary pall-bearers were Presi-
 sent Harry c. Pulliam and Acting
 President J. c. Heydler representing , the National League: Barney Dreyfuss and Wm. H Locke of Pittsburg; Will liam Shettslie and William Murray Philadelphia National League club; Benjamin F. Shieb and H. s. Jones, Philadelphia American League club and Charles J; Laws. Boston National
 out of respect of the memory of MT. Dovey. all National League bali gaines scheduled for today were de- clared off.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-23
0Lp soLpIERs AND NEW.
Eufaula Wants Veterans Reunioh
 When Cavalry Camp There.

u.,x.,,. Wants Veterans' Reunion
 when Cavalry Camp There.
 Eufaula. June 22.-(Special.) )-Infor- nation has been given out that ar ranRements have been perfected where by the State cavalry troops will go into camp in this city on July ls to 2s An effort is also being exerted 10 nave the Barbour County reunion|.o con federate veterans held here at the same time and a grand and gala occasion Is heinz anticipated by the citizens oi the city and surrounding sections.
 committee of prominent citizens wi1I canvass the city with view of arrappInr an elaborate program for tbeir entertainment and while no off ciaI information has been given out II is almost sure that Dig old-fashioneo barbecue will be among the prinelpai features. tbo way of water facilities will be pro vtded and especial care will be exer- cised to see that all who visit the eity'f borders will pass the time pleasantly The 2nd Regiment band of the city will return from the encampment al Montgomery in time to aid in the mu' sical program and the event will mark a new departure in the way of enter tainments here.
 Information nus peFH ieNStNoN h0, that D. A. Wilson, prominent plant CT who resides near Baker Hill, slxteer miles south of the city Is suffering from A cancer in his throat that is causing much alarm to his family and friends. It is feared that Mir. Wilson can not much longer survive the se' were ordeal
 Prof. T. c. Wilkinson, of the Ala bama sBrenau has been brsily engaged since the Chautauqua season preparing the college catalogue which win De ready for the press ln few days. Th' prospects for fine opening the coming season Is most assuring and the man agement feel highly encouraged so far
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-23
EIGHTH ANNUAL SUMMER SCHOOL
 BEGINS SESSION.
The Attendance fs Expected to Exceed That of Any of the Previous
 Sessions of the
 Sehool.

Knoxville. Tenn. June 22.-The eighth annual sessfon of the summer school of the South convened at the University of Tennessee at 10 o'clock. The opening attendance Is much larger than at any previous session and 1t is expected that 25oo or more teachers and others interested in ed- ucational work fin the South will have been enrolled when the school is fair ly under way.
 Eminent educators. both men and women. are here from all parts of the country as lecturers and instructors. the faculties of many of the leading universities and colleges having been drawn upon for the summer school staff.
 Dr. P. P. Ciaxton of the University or Tennessee. is superintendent of the school and It's active manager, and 1t Is due largely to his effoyts that 1t has become the chief summer training school for Southern teachers. The general education board is also Inter ested In the enterprise. and renders 1t some financial assistance annually.
 The purposes of the summer school of the South are to better equip teach- CTS of the primary and secondary schools of the South for carrying on their work. hence 1t Is held for six weeks In June and July, when teach CTS can best attend
 The courses include lectures and class room instruction upon varying subjects. including mathematical. lan- guages. sciences. history, pedagogy and every conceivable theme that will be beneficial to teachers in urban and rural schools of the South.
 The courses are comprehensive and are arranged to cover as wide a scope as possible during the brief period. Two public lectures are given daily, and these are always largely attended by students and city folk. the attend ance ranging as high as 5000 at times Lecturers and entertainers of national repute fill the programs for these pub- lie events. The summer school of the south has enabled great advancement in the educationa system of the South.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-23
An Informal Party .

MT. Robert Creagh was the hospita- ble host on last evening for few friends at his home on First Avenue. Cards were played and delicious re- treatments were enjoyed. Among those present were MT. and Mrs' Younxblood. MT. and Mrs. John Creagh. Misses Thorne and Mary Nelson and tha host.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-23
Virginia League.

Yale. 5: Princeton. 2.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-23
AUTO CAR WEARS
 FINISH OF RACE

Seattle. Wash. June 22,-Ford car No. 2, leader in the New York to Seat tie race, is climbing the Cascade Noun tains and Is out of reach of telegraph or telephone. At 2;30 this afternoon 1t was estimated that 1t was near Lake Kichelas, well up toward the snow pass. It will ferry across the lake and run all night and so will the Shawmut car. Both have pilots who know the mountains. The Shawmut car arrived at Ellensburg. 12s miles east of here. at 5:l7 this evening. eight hours and fifteen minutes behind Ford car No. 2.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-23
Hamilton Summaries.

Hamilton, Ont, June 22-Four thous- and persons saw the opening or the today. Forty books were in the rings.
 First race. six furlongs-King Cobalt. 122, c. Reid), 6 to 5, won; Red River, Nisht. NE gs.o rig. 4Gccsrthy>, 20 to 1. third. Time, 1:13 3-5. Gold Note. St. Jeanne, and James B. Brady also ran.
 Second race. five and & one,haf Fur ond: Brown Tony, 105, (McCarthy). 5 to i, third. Time, 1;07 S-5. Sister Rhye Ta arads eSid kmS% BrSnt Posns Poss Tns hast and Little Osage also ran.
 Third race. steeplechasei about two mf1es--Ma rksman, 14s, lSippson). 5 to I, wonj cOmmodore Eontalne. 144ss. 1McAfeej, to 1. third. Time. 4:15. john Dillon also ran, Wild Refrain and Gault fell. My Grace and creoline
 Fourth race. Hamilton Derby. purse s2.o00, mile and a quarter-Detective, ilO (Mecarthy). to l; won; Pinto. li2 (Preston), to 2 second; Siskint ta Il5 Sos s-5. Jack Parker. Direct and King
 Fifth race, five and a half furlongs- smokee 9s9Glee' IF (Preston5. to $ second; S Sir Edward. 11s (Quarrington), to l, third. Time, 1:0S. Mozart, Patriot, Duke of Milan, Plaudmore. Paul Ruin art and Consistent also ran.
 Sixth race, mile on turf-Giles, TOT (Gross). to 1, won; King of the Mist. 1Hammond). 3 to 1. third. Time, i:s9 AS. Great Jubilee, Greenesque, DeIestrome, Dredger. Holloway. Obe- ron, Hooray and Elfall also ran.
 Robinson, 1O3 e. Reid). to 1, won: St, Elmwood. 113 (Musgrave), g to 2, second: John Carroll, 110 (Preston). I Grania Meiange, Montclair. Be Thank fui, Gemmel. Bonnie Bar and Zeprango also ran.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-23

American Associatfon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-23
nIuch PoliticaI TallE.

turing the past few days anterest in county politics has revived and there is considerable political talk going the rounds now. The political interest cen ters around the race for the office oi sheriff of Dallas County. During the mast few days there has been made two Announcements by candidates for this office and within the next few days other announcements are expected. The critical Illness of Mir. M. o. Walker who has been considered the strongest candidate in the running for this ofice has been the cause of the other candl- dates announcing. Mir. Walker IS still crttieaIly Ill and if he recovers 1t is not believed that he will make the run for the office. It is now understood that there will be about ten candidates for the office of sheriff in the primaries which will be held in Dallas next spring.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-23
TO STUDY IMMIGRATION.
Russians Are to Make Tour of Anne,

Russians Are to Make Tour of America.
 St. Petersburg, June 22-Prince Gregory Lvoff and M. Pollner. chair man and secretary of the United zemstvo organization, will leave St. Petersburg this week for America to study immigration and transportation conditions. The zemstvos are keenly interested in the colonization problem that faces Russia in Siberia and they believe that important reforms can be effected from study of the American experience in the moving and location of new settlers in the west.