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The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-29
LEI MISSISSIPPI BE DEVELOPED BY HER
OWN SONS AND DAUGHTERS

For some unexD xDlainable reason there seems to
be a conviction on the part of many Of our people
of the South in the great economy o. cation, are
exempted from work and it is necessary to have
in our midst an alien race whose function in life is
to support us
The problems incident to our industrial life
are coming into prominence more and more, many
solutions are suggested. When the gubernational
campaign comes off we will doubtless have these
theories placed before us.
We will be told that if the State is to be de-
veloped we will have to encourage foreign immi-
grafton that we must go to the peasantry of
Europe as the proper means of the development of
the State Now let US look at this suggestion
just a minute If we grant that these people will
come and by the local industry that has charac-
terized their labors at home, take worn out
fields, and by careful and intelligent work bring
them back to their prestine fertility, go into our
swamps and cut great bitches until these rich
lands are all drained clear our forests and con-
struct our physical conveniences until the State is
made to bloom as a rose, will they when this
work is accomplished turn the results of their
labor over to US and depart from shores?
VIII they when they have developed our resources
turn them over to US who have done nothing?
Every intelligent man knows that they will soon
become the lords while we viii become the peas
ants.
Others say we must get foreign capital and
skill to come to the State to develop it. If these
people develop Mississippi they will not turn il
over to us and leave the State after this work is
done.
Now, the thing that should be talked in
the home taught in the school, and preached from
pulpit and forum and written in every paper, is
that Mississippi must have development that is
throughout and wroughtout by her own people,
that will be theirs to own and enjoy after it is de-
veloped, accomplish the task and it is
time that are getting about it.
To make this State as it should be is our prob
lem and we sin against opportunity and response
bility when we turn it over to others. 1T is not
only the wealth and material comforts we are af-
ter, but entitled to the spiritual uplift that
comes frem doing the work.
Our slogan should be, Mississippi to be de-
veloped by Mississppians for Mississippians.'
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-29

No we'll informed person will deny but that
the South is constantly being Disseminated against
by the national government through its tariff and
other sectional laws yet whining about it will
never cure the trouble. We have voted for men
for years to represent us at Washington who re-
ject views, yet the high schedules and the un-
just determinations still exist. 1t is tine we
should try some other method of getting justice
If we will only take a brief survey of the world
we will find that the weaker sections of the world
are being cor stantly exploited by the stronger
sections. 1t seems to be an universal ~w that an
individual or communities get only what they are
able to demand. God seems to put a premium on
development and always penalties soathfuness
If our people will only go at all of our social and
economic problems in scientific way by training
our splendid blood to develop intelligently our rich
and varied resources, will soon find that we
were winning the respect of the powers that be.
Let us study forests fields, and other resour-
ces of wealth. Study the great problems of dis
tribution and transportation educate our people
for industrial cooperation by such course it will
not be long until we become rich and Intellectually
and spiritually developed then we will be the re-
cipients of considerations that we never dreamed
were in store for u.s.
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-29

the range of hills north of Columbus instead of the
Luxapalila bottom 1t is cool enough there at night
but these hot days it is scorching hot during the
day. Just as soon as you get down in the valley
beyond the skating rink the air is ten degrees
hotter Besides on the hills the resort would have
been free from mosquitoes. Maybe they will give
US another park out that way some day.
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-29

Two young ladies boarded crowded stree
car and were obliged to stand says the Washing
ton Post. One of them to steady herself, took
hold of what she supposed was her friends hand
They had stood thus for some time, when. on look
ing down. she discovered that she was holding
a mans hand. Greatly embarrassed she ex-
claimed: "Oh I've got the wrong hand!' Where
upon the man. with a smile stretched forth his
other hand, saying: Here's the other one,
madam
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-29

The change of the date for the water ways
in New Orleans will probably make
Mr.. Taft's visit here two three days later than
November the second Probably about the fourth
or fifth of November will be settled upon
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-29

Head Keeper Snyder, of the Central Park
Zoo was smiling over a newspaper account of a
monkey that died of love, says the New York
Times. It's good story" said the head keep
er. This reporter has original turn of mind
He's like the Western jury. A Westerner, you
know enc hanged himself to the bedpost by his
suspenders, and the verdict of the coroner's jury
ram Deceased came to his death by coming
home full and mistaking himself for his pants''
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-29

While the weather is hot be careful what you
eat. The less the better for you. Vegetables and
fruit should constitute your diet Meat is not a
good summer food.
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-29

"A new mosquito industry has been discover
ed in Jersey. Some time ago 'wrigglers' were
being oiled to death, and now they are being bred
by th7so who can Get access to staonant water.
They aie sola by the gill quart as for young
gold fish and commank good price. Thus does
the money devil interfere with the work of sani-
tation. Times Democrat.
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-29

1t is unfortunate that the park belonging to
the Street Railway Company was not located ON
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-29

No, Gwendoline regret to say that the
Mississippi team did not win the national rifle
match at Camp Perry. but the boys did their
darndest jackson News.
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-29

Prohibition does not prohibit in Savannah
according to Georgian in Washington. He says
when strangers ask where they can get drink
the policeman answers See that church? Well
you can get drink in any house on the block ex-
ceptsthe church." But the Georgian honestly
added that the quality of drink was matter of
opinion.
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-29

Young Mother is advised that it would be as
well to teach her child to walk. Despite the prog
ress made in aviation, walking will perhaps re-
main during the next generation a somewhat GER
tain method of getting there when other de-
vices fail. Times Democrat
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-29

Entered Posofhce Columbus. Miss, as Second
Class mail matter.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-25
WARM WEATHER DUE
AFTNR A DAY OF COLD

Panamas. nifty shapes in summer
straws, light flannel suits. and the
latest of thin spring Shirts were dis
carded yesterday in a jiffy, when
Montgomery awoke to ind itself back
again in February weather Frost was
on the ground, there was a biting raw
ness in the air. and overcoats on the
street, with wee bit of a Ere In the
house made things comfortable. IL not
pleasant.
Warnings of the cold wave which
suddenly descended upon the peaceful
baseball community of Montgomery
had been issued for several days, but
no one paid much attention to the pre-
diction that frost and cold rains would
descend upon mid-July day.
Friday night, however. things began
to go down a little, ind yesterday saw
temperature hovFring about ffty-
two degrees. Not cold to be sure. but
after season of clear. warm-even
hot--weather, the drop in the tempera-
ture was keenly felt on the streets.
The bulletin sent from Washington
last night, however. predicts that the
warm weather will return about as
quickly as 1t was brushed aside by the
cold wave. The clouds will disappear
with the rain. and again the latest,
nobby nifty and sporty spring goods
will appear In all their glory.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-25
- I,
ACTION IS
UNLAWFUL
Charge for Gas Meter
Illegal.
OPINION BY CITY ATTORNEY
Franchise Sets Specific Charge for
Gas.
Montgomery Light and water Power
Company Cannot Require RENT
ais for Meter Measure
ment without vio-
IatinE Law.

Robert G.. Arlington, some few
weeks ago, put the question of the
Montgomery Light and Water Power
Company having the right to charge
gas meter rent. to the municipal OH
GERS. His communication to the Mayor
was read before the City Council and
from there referred back to the Mayor
to have II investigated Mr.. league
put II up to City Attorney @. ?. Nc
Intyre, and Mr. Mcintyre says the gas
company can't do II.
Yesterday Mr.. Mcintyre sent the
following communication to the Mayor
relative to the matter:
Hon. w. NJ. league. Mayor, City:
Dear Sir--I received few days ago
a letter from you requesting an opin-
ion upon the subject OF the commune
cation Of Robert q. Arlington. Esq.
Mr.. Arlington contends that the Mont
gomery Light and Water Power Com
pany has no right to charge consumers
for the use of gas meters. and you ask
whether this 10 true.
"This involves q construction Of the
ordinance adopted by the Council IN
1902. granting a gas franchise to the
Montgomery Light and Power Com
pany Section of that ordinance Is as
follows: The said Montgomery Light
and Power Company, its successors and
assigns, shall at all times supply the
inhabitants Of the city of Montgom-
cry with gas for lighting, heating and
other purposes, at prices not exceedins
those charged in other cities relatively
situated as to population. cost OF raw
material and labor, but the charges for
same shall never exceed $i,62 per thous-
and cubic feet for lighting purposes. or
81. os per thousand cubic feet for heat
ing or other purposes"
"This ordinance absolutely nxes
limit upon the amount that may be
| charged gas consumers. The company
may not, under this ordinance, charge
| consumers more than $1.62 per Loco
cubic feet for lighting purposes or sl.os
per 1000 cubic feet for heating and
| other purposes.
IN no instance, irrespective OF tht
amount OF gas consumed, can the com
many lawfully exceed this limit II
! for its convenience. or for the neces'
! sitv OF the case, the company has
meter placed for the purpose OF ascer'
tanning the amount of gas consumed
rent or other charge for use of the me
| fer cannot lawfully be imposed upof
| tha consumer. I remain.
&C. p. Mcintyre.
"City Attorney"
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-25
|SAFRBLowERS GET
MONEY AT SILURIA

Birmingham, April 3D. Especial. D.
Advices received here this morning
were to the effect that safe-blowers
got In their work at the Siluria Cot
ton Mill Company's Office at Siluria. in
Shelby County, south of Birmingham,
on the Louisville and Nashville rail-
road, between Birmingham and Calera,
during last night.
Nine hundred dollars were stolen.
This money was In the safe for the
pay rolls of Saturday, and when the
discovery was made this morning that
robbers had paid the place a visit, con-
siderab BILE Inconvenience was caused.
Dogs were asked for in this county
with which to follow a trail, but MOTH
ing was done in that line.
The reports received here would In
dictate that there Is some clue. THAT
there was knowledge that the money
had been placed in the safe or about
the ONCE somewhere. is believed. How
ever. there Is another belief that pro-
fessional safe blowers did the work,
happening to strike a safe with neat
little pile therein.
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Now Held BY Purchasing
Bank.
WILL BE SIGNED SATURDAY
The Gravel Proposition Has APP
parentIy Been Settled.
Contractor strobhar Ha. Registered n
Complaint, But IL satisfied with
Promise From MITCHELL
Brothers Of 10 Cars FER Day.

At the meeting of the Board of Rev
enue held yesterday morning at the
county court house. the gravel propo-
sition which has been annoying the
board for some weeks, seemed finally
disposed Of, to entire satisfaction to
both, board and contractors. when 1t
was announced that the Mitchell
Gravel Company promised ten cars of
gravel for county purposes day Tor
seven days, and fifteen cars for county
purposes thereafter.
Contractor Strobhar, who registered
the kick, stated that he was not sure
OF receiving ten cars of gravel day
for the coming week and asked per-
mission to haul gravel for his pur-
poses, from the Slocum pit to Pike
Road, a distance OF FIVE miles. The
members OF the board decided to give
the Mitchell Company opportunity to
fulfill their contract Of ten cars per
day, beginning Tuesday. and in case
the gravel was not forthcoming, gave
permission to the contractor, to haul
gravel from the Slocum pit. Until
such time as the Mitchell company
was able to fulfil its contracts
1t was announced that the bonds for
roads and bridges. had been received
and were stored in the vaults of tho
Farley National Bank for safe keen
ing until they can be signed up and
turned over to the Probate Judge and
treasurer of the county. sample
bond was shown the board, and Ii was
adopted. as being in the right form
1t was agreed by resolution that the
bonds be signed up at the next meet
Ing of the board on Saturday that
they be turned over to President -Tlem-
ing OF the board. and that they bs
turned over to the Probate Judge and
county treasurer at the Farley Bank
the purchaser of the bonds
On second appeal the board OF reye-
nue. determined to appropriate the
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-25
REID FOR SHERIFF
ARE MADE IN
JEFFERSON.
Politics In the county Promises to be
Very Warm--Judwe Weaver
May Enter the


Birmingham. April 24.-(SpeciaI.)--
Local politics took on another interest
today on the formal announcement Of
John b. Reid. a well known Confeder-
ate veteran, and mail transfer agent at
the Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Station, for Sheriff of Jefferson Coun-
ty.A
Mr. Reid says In his card that he
Is opposed to the fee system. He prom
ises that he will not make efforts for
jail fees and that he win not permit
any of his deputies nor will he accept
any brides. He says that he will not
desire extra fees for deputies In time
of trouble.
This formal announcement is follow
ed by announcement of friends that
Walter Moore. the well known indus
trial magnate, will be candidate for
Sheriff and that Judge Weaver, OF the
Criminal Court. will be found in the
same race.
The advent of Mr.. Moore. IL true,
means much, as he is an outspoken adj
vocate against union labor. His friends
assert that he would receive not only
the support of the larger portion OF
the corporation vote and help, but In
other circles as well.
J. b. Arid. Assistant Solicitor Of
the county, is candidate for Clerk
of the City Court.
other local announcements are be-
ing made. The Probate Judgeship race
Is likely to be made more interesting
IL b. A. Thompson gets into II. Judge
Samuel Greene. the present incumbent,
will make a try, having formally an
nounced.
This race promises to be second only
to that OF Sheriff. in which five an
nouncements have lsen made and two
more are being discussed.
II you do drink, drink the best. Yu
can get II from
I. BRI, .xMAN a CO.,
Pensacola, Fla.
Write for price list.
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sim OF l25 month TO help the new.
ly orGan1Eed sigma. corps.
suppress Cattle Ticks.

sim OF e25 . month TO help the new
W orGan1Eed sigma. corDs
Suppress Cattle Tleks-
The board also appropriated sal
airy of SIS month for period OF six
months for the suppression OF cattle
ticks, IN Montgomery county. The
money was appropriated by the board
upon the appeal OF G. A. Cary. presi-
dent OF the State Live Stock Associa-
ton at Auburn. It IL the plan OF Mr..
Cary to eradicate all cattle ticks from
Montgomery county. and to then In
-stitute d quarantine Tor Montgomery
county This work has formerly been
done by the State of Alabama and the
United States government in gem
eral way. but there seems to be .
need for more active local measures.
The same process for the eradication
of ticks is being pursued Mt the coun-
ties OF Dallas, Gilmore, Lowndes and
Wilcox. and with the work in Mont
gomery county and In other counties
II will soon be possible to declare a
State quarantine against the pest
After this appropriation had been
made the board went into executive
session with the county enginee r.
probably for the purpose OF discussing
bridge and road plans for the coming
summer.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-25
THE EXCITEMENT
is INcREAsrNel

Better get In line now and enter the
$4,000 word contest.
Some one will win the Prize Pianos.
Why not you?
The most unique advertising scheme
ever evolved II now in progress IN this
district. Tho old established Il. e.
Forbes Piano Company Is offering a
grand prize distribution. an $500 Chick
sring Grand Piano, tmodel 1900 $500
Forbes Piano and other valuable prizes
aggregating $4,000.
Prizes to be distributed to those
making the largest list Of words from
the letters used In spelling the two
words
HForbes Pianos.v
lust little effort and you may win
the beautiful chickering Grand Piano
or any other one Of the valuable prizes.
II not, the e. u. Forbes Piano Conn
pany win present You with hand
some Gong Book.
II you have not entered this great
word contest. do SO at once. For full
Information. address Contest Depart
ment or call at e. E. Forbes Piano
Company. 26 Dexter Ave.
--Adv--su--tl-thu
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was created by the boys In their nom
mating speeches. and though some OF
the votes were very close, good humor
prevailed. An excellent selection Of
officers was made.
Joe Cal Yarbrough was elected class
president by a majority of one over
Stuart May. James Drury Flowers,
editor-in-chief; Warren Crenshaw
Brown. local editor; Howard Gibbons.
sporting editor; Edward Johnson. bus
mess manager. and Charles Andrew
Harris. circulation manager--these
form the new stan.
Lght refreshments were served the
boys by Mrs. Barnes and Mrs Bowling.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-25
no NY FRIEyDs.

Even, in this hour of my anguish
and grief, when the burden Of my sor-
row is pressing heavily on me. my
heart does not, and cannot, forget the
tenderness of many friends. whose kind
ministerings and sympathy tended to
alleviate my distress, just as the soft
kisses of the morning sun lifts this
glistening dew drops from the sleep
ing. over-iadens flowers. That God,
in His infinite wisdom, deemed It best
i do not question, but the scar is on
my heart and will remain with me
forever, until. In the glad twilight OF
Eternity, shall see her once again.
When the BLACK Camel" kneels at our
gate, God bids us mount. No one yet
has ever disobeyed the order. That
the great sorrow which has come upon
me may never visit you is my earnest
prayer. And believe me. that your
manifest devotion and sympathetic
tears. like the memory of her. who has
Just gone away will abide with me
always.
Gratefully and cordially yours.
julie Gallatas.
II. w. ODwyar
April "a, 1909.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-25
ExTRA spECIAl.s MoNDaY,

a packages Uneeda Milk Biscuit .I0c
3 packages IN Zu Snaps !. :. ....10c
3 packages Lemon Snaps :. :. ..1oc
8 packages Nabiscos -. :. use
packages Vanilla Waters :. :. Csc
3 packages Social Teas ...... CSC
2 OF any 10c packages at 49, CSC
Niger In de Cane Patch Syrup.
Niger In de Cane Patch Syrup.
LIZ gar. Soc
Car Wi-Cor Pure Ca. Syrup, I gal. .55c
Car-Wf-Co Pure Ga. Syrup. 1-2 gal soc
cans hand-packed Tomatoes 25c
4 cans fancy tender Corn -. ESQ
2 cans fancy Sweet Potatoes :. =. Csc
Extra Fine French Peas zoe
Anti-Freckle Sonp (Buttermiik and
Lemon juice) box of 8 cakes !. !. Toe
La France Rose. box of 3 cakes 1sc
Crushed Carnation. 3 cakes :. -. .25c
Brock Grocery Co.
The Pure Food Stores.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-25

The cotton oil mill ,superintendents
Of Alabama have selected New Orleans
as the place. of meeting for their year.
ly convention. They will meet there
June 1924 Cotton oil mill managers
OF the state will convene in Memphis
May 10.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-25
WOMAN PAROLED.
Caledonia Bradley Is Said To BE Weak
of Mind

Caledonia Bradley weak of mind.
and susceptible to wrong. was granted
parole by Governor Conner vest eTday.
after she had served five years Of y
ten year sentence for arson admin
istered after trial in the crenshaw
County court.
Evidences OF Cadeionia's lack Of per-
ception sR to right I'D wrong was fur
nished by the solicitor who caused her
conviction. And SO the negro woman
was paroled.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-25
ALDERMEN RETURN
FROM TRIP TO THE NORTH

Aldermen Gunter.. Virgin and saul
who have, been. on A tour OF the North
east for several days reached the city
yesterday. The councilmen spent
much of their time In examining cleo
tricallv driven pumps, with an eye to
passing on the advisability of Mont
gomery adopting such a pump for the
local municipal waterworks. They viii
make a report, unofficially, to the city
council at the meeting Monday night
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-25
BARNES SCHOOL BOYS
HOLD ANNUAL ELECTION

Friday night the members of the up
ner and senior classes Of the Barnes
school met at Prof. Barnes home ON
wilson street and held their annual
election. A class president to diree.
commencement affairs, and Q new stan
for the Black and Gold, the scnooi
journal, were chosen. Much merriment
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-25

Bloomington. ILL.,. April 24.-The Ma
tional Bank of Arrcwsmith at Arrow.
smith, Mclean county. was robbed las'
night by safe blowers. They secured
5000 and escaped.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-25
schooners In Collision.

New London, Con-, April z4'-Ihe
schooner NJ e. Aver. bound from ston-
ington, Maine: for New York and the
schooner John A. Beckerman, bound
yrom New Haven for Norfolk. were in
collision off Plum Island today. The
PECK erman lost her bowsprit. jibboon.
catheads and had several planks stow"
in.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-25
DELEGATES NAMED.
Governor Appoints Representatives II
The Shell Fish Convention.

Governor Conner yesterday named
1--WE delegates to the Shell Fish Con-
vention, to be held at the Aquarium
at New York. on Nav S. II Is thought
that questions of legislation looking to-
ward fish and oyster protection and
conservation, with especial stress upon
the oyster beds of the Gulf. will be ia
ken up.
The delegates are Phfl Carney. Mo-
bile; H. Christopher, Bon Secour; b. F..
Bates, Daphne; Max Hamburger, Mo-
bile Jack Cleveland, Bayou la Batre,
and Frank P. Andrews. Coden.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-25
Hen Hur T,ribe orrnnixed.

Al local lodge of the Tribe of Ben
Hur was organized in the city Friday
night. There are fifty-four members
of the order In the city. thirty-one OF
whom were present. Two.Ieading Of
ticers of the order were present, A. w
Taylor. of Birmingham. and w. A
Klazinsky. of Memphis.
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necllnea An,bansaiIorrhip,

Washington, D. c.. April 24.--Harvey
w. Scott. of Portland. oregon. who
was rendered the Amhassadorship TO
Mexico, today declined that office. The
decIination is made in a letter re-
ceived by President Taft today.