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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-02
ROOSEVELT A sLUGGARDr
Professor Starr Declares He VIII RE-
turn a Changed Man.
Boston Dispatch to The Naw York

Boston Dispatch to The New York
American.
Mr.. Roosevelt will return a changed
man If he returns at all" This. his
latest prognostication on the Roose-
welt expedition. was made by Prof.
Fret rick Starr, Of Chicago University,
at the home Of Professor Winslow, in
Brooklyn.
ITO survive the dangers of the cli-
mate requires an entire remakfng of
the physical nature Of the man who
goes into the Jungle" said Professor
Starr. II have been in the tropics
thirty times, and were l to attempt the
trip Mr. Roosevelt rs inaugurating, I
think my chances of SURVIVING would
be one out of three, or two out of three
at most. 1t is extremely dangerous
for a man of so years old to make hts
first trip into the 1InKle. If he SUR
Wives he will be more sluggish by ma
ture.
Il have never prophesied tina. =. mr.
Roosevelt would fall a victim or the
sleeping sickness. or would be eaten by
lions, tigers. or cannibals, and II he
confined his trip to the hunting region
he would probably be safe enough. II
is the second stage of his Journey from
the great lakes to the headwaters OF
the Nile. that Is menacing."
Perhaps his vigor will carry him
through" was suggested.
THAT is a natural mistake" answer
ed Professor Starr. His vigor viii be
his worse enemy. His age, disposition
and strength are all against him."
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-02
Seat. For Passengers, Not Barsare.


est in a recent decision of the New
York court of appeals, which had the
last word on the subject, holding that
railway car does not reserve 1t for
the owner Of such baggage.
1t is common practice the coun-
try over for persons to deposit their
grips" and other personal belongings
In a seat in a passenger coach, and
then go into the smoking car or some
other part Of the train, trusting to
ast to fsne care sna 81
so bold as to come along and drop
down in such reserved seat, the own
er OF the baggage does not hesitate TO
GUST him as a trespasser upon his
But according to the highest court
of New York which Is, perhaps. the
first to pass finally upon this question.
no such right exists, and a seat in a
railway car containing baggage alone
Is legally vacant.
OF course. somebody had to make a
point of 1t before there could be a
decision, and, in the case In question,
the plaintiff put his baggage In a
seat in the regular passenger coach
and went into the smoking car. When
occupied by the defendant. who re-
fused to bulge, The conductor refused
TO act, whereupon plaintiff sought to
and did forcibly eject defendant, but
not WlIHouI loss 10 AiHlSell. lie ut-
eendant ehucking part of the baggage
out of the open window and attack
ing him violently.
|. In finding for the defendant. the
lower court held that the plaintiff had
paid for one seat, and could not rea-
sonably expect to occupy one in the
smoker and one in the regular coach
that even had he paid for two seats
he could not occupy both to the exclu-
sIon of another passenger. who had
no. seat; that when the plaintiff went
into the smoker he should have car
ried his baggage with him; that seats
are for passengers to sit in and not
to hold baggage; that while the de-
PENDANT was at fault In throwing
plaintiffs baggage out the window, IT
was done under great stress and emo
tin had no ground for suit for injury
but only for actual loss. which must
be maintained in a separate suit.
The appellate court In Affirming the
decision OF the lower court, establish
ed definitely these three points,
(a) Seats in a passenger coach are
for passengers to sit In.
OBJ Seats are not for goods, chattels
or baggage.
(c) Seats containing baggage are
in the eyes of the law vacant
The foregoing decision, while it ap-
plies only to New York State, will
be. of interest to the travelling put. c
the country over.
Whether because of prevalent cou-t-
never been raised in these parts" yet
it Is something people who travel
have long wanted to know about.
VIII they accept the New York de-
clsion or will they some time try II
out in the home courts9
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-02

new Il OEk NV OTiu. s =
!. Dramatic coincidence marks the
current presentations In New York
and London OF Mr.. Cleveland Hofftt's
play, The Battle" and Mr.. John Gals
pieces treat the questions arising bs-
tween labor ana capital; in both every
REPRESENTING living type: No solr-
hs Batsls ss, g Pre- snstSi1 s 9slls ON
the last act of either play there IL
nothing to add to the statement OF
the case. 1t Is, to be sure. Q prevalent
fashion to discuss the ocio-economtc
situation In terms of war. We hear
daily talk of opposing camps, of ar
mics advancing and concentrating. Of
engagements between skirmtsh lines.
OF bngle calls the sounding IL inces.
SAINT But what Is there TO suggest
the clash Of arms when on the stage
all the parties to the disputes are put
treatment, each permitted to relieve
himself In full OF his complaints, COM
placencies and convictions? Is not tho
tendency under such circumstances
rather toward arbttrament than tow
ard cannoneeringg rather toward the
court of compelling opinion than tho
field of carnage7s t4se-,.g I,
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-02

Times to enter a protest against cap
itaI punishment for women, the point
of her. plea being that women should
had no hand in making. Without TAX
ing sides either for or against in
fiicting the death penalty on a woman.
would not the position of this writer
relieve all women of obedience to all
laws unless they are given the right to
vote and take part in law-makinE?
That. it seems to us. is the logical
sequence of her argument
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-02
FRIDAY, APRIL ?. 1900.
Now that the American troops ha


Now that the American troops have
been withdrawn from Cuba, and the
natives of the island are left to try
their power and capacity for self-gov-
eminent we will in all probability soon
learn IL they are competent for, the
duty that has devolved on them. 1t
Is task and q responsibility which
has been undertaken many times and
by many people without success. and it
need surprise no one IL Uncle Sam has
to take a hand before many moons.
However. they may rise to their oppor-
tunities and make good. and certainly
1t is to be hoped so. The little island
has cost us enough Of trouble and ex-
pense already.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-02
rhooDTIDE IMMrGRATroN..
Seven Ships Bring 10000 Aliens to New
York.

New York World.
'Man can never be more tinn the
wave. Humanity is the ocean," says
Hugo. Adopting this metaphor. more
than 10000 human waves washed over
this port yesterday In the arrival on
seven ships of more than 10000 aliens.
Strong and healthy, the pick of the
peasantry of southern and northern
Europe, the tide flowed all day to Ellis
Island, where an army marched through
the main building to the tune of Good
Times Come Again.
In the clearing house 1900 imm.-
grants had their pedigrees taken yes
terday. OF these, the most left ere
great Northwest, and for Manhattan
and Brooklyn boroughs. Last night
$50 aliens slept on the island and about
200 were detained for examination by
special inquiry.
Classified by ships, 1879 immigrants
were brought in on the steamer Sannio.
from Genoa, yesterday; 1925 on the LIZ
guria from Naples; 1,150 on the Adri-
gentina from Trieste; 1900 on the Ced-
rio from Genoa; 2,056 on the Carpathia
from Trieste. and more than 1900 on
the Lusitania from Liverpool.
The Italians predominated, the Hun
garians were nearly as numerous. while
the Scandinavians, the chief Storage
passengers on the Adriatic. and the
Lusitania. came next. On the Adriatic
were only seventy-six Irish Irish 5mm mi
cent. of the immigration and Austria
Hungary "a per cent.
This year probably will hang up new
total figures. II will beat the 1907 cal
cd in New York 1,170,2e5 aliens and
15s.290 returning citisens Of the labor
army. e-.t
The adopted foreign family marched
on to the main floor yesterday under a
big American nag. A platoon OF eigh-
teen registry clerks and also inspectors
detailed al registry clerks asked in va
rious tongues 100.00 Questions and
were promptly and respectfully an
swered. This eager, smiling army dis
played more than 100000 TO satisfy
Uncle Sam Of their responsibility.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-02
This Date in Hisfc
APRIL 9.

16ss--The Earl Of Belmont arr J az New
York to succeed Fletcher a. govern
f74s-Thomas, jefferson. third Presidens of
the United States. born at Shadwcif.
Va. Died at Monticello. Va. Julyf 4.
1895. -
tsi4--Erastus d. Bigelow. inventor Of th<
power loom. born in West s,Boylston.
Mass. Died In Boston. Dec. ., 1879.
fs23--John =. Owens, famous comedian,
born Died Dec. Z. 1885.
1825--First Roman Catholic PAPER. The
City.
1sso-sarysy made for laying out the city
ls47--1AlyaEado. Mexico. surrendered 70 tins
isss-Attack on Mobile eoumenced..
1S6s--John w. Beckwitff secend Protest
ant EpiscopAf bishop OF Georgia. con-
secratedf In Savannah. "a
ISIS. r. b. Morse. pe-feotor OF the teie-
graph. died In New York. Born April
1sse-aen. Miles, succeeded GEN. Crook I'm
:. command OF the Department OF Ari-
fss5-The Iowa supreme Court sustained
the constitutionality of the muict
1ses-The Gar dissolved the Finnish diet
for expressed sympathy with the ter
r0rintS.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-02

The Leavenworth Post Is working
up a boom for tobacco raising In Kans-
as, and especially in Leavenworth
county. In a recent issue The Post
tells of a crop grown over in Missouri
last year which produced within a
small fraction of three hundred dollars
worth of tobacco per acre on field
of ESQ acres. That beats cotton by
several laps. and we do not wonder
that such an example should lead The
Post to efforts to induce its farmer
friends on the Kansas side to try to-
baceo.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-02

AtchisOn GIObe.
An Atchison girl had a proposal of
marriage Sunday night and asked a
week to think 1t over. She went to all
Of her married sisters. One. who used
all her own work. and hadn't been
to the theater or out riding since she
was married. Another, whose hus-
the time she was married. was sup
porting him. A third didn't dare say
her life was her own when her hus-
band was around, and a fourth was
divorced After visiting them and
hearing their woes, the heroine of this
little tale went home, got pen, Ink and
paper and wrote an answer TO the
young man. You may think 1t was
refusing him, but II wasn't. She said
abe could be ready in a month.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-02
What the State Papers
, Are Saying and Doing

Mach the Same.
Andalusia Star.
I The way the Texas Legislature 10
being pulled oS IL HiaSama.
what IL Itf
Walker County News.
Governor Conner OF Alabama Is not
In New Orleans. There IL reason.
opeliks Morning Pcpt ' "
An extra session of the Legislature
Montgomery during the summer
months.
s. Some Logic In This.
Bessemer Daily Times.
chronic knocker today telling us what
We should print and who we should
roast and givInE us a little more ad,
vice gratis. On investigation we found
paper and consequently could not print
the letter as we were afraid he wouldn't
see It, No one else wouldn't care to
SO we are on the safe side.
A Nexre's Heroism.
A hero was buried at Montgomery
Sunday, "One Ann Bob" who saved
several lives from the treacherous wa
tiers Of the Alabama River and lost his
own life In the attempt to save 9TH
ers. was buried by a mixed audience
Of white and negro friends. The white
people Of MONTGOMERY recognized In
not slow in paying honor where it was
due, although the honoree was ne
gro. A marble slab will no doubt he
erected to the memory Of Bob.
For the Press Association. 4
We of Dothan who are interested In
making good impression on the menu
bers of the Alabama Press Association,
want to get IN line for entertaining
be asked to tell the committee how
many they can care for, and then the
committee should make the round Of
our citizens to ascertain who will take
delegates. and how many. Plenty Of
time. yet. but all should keep it In
mind. We want to make the editors
feel like they are leaving q mighty
good friend behind when they depart
from Dothan.
The Despised Uppers.
Mobile Register.
Never a patron % Mr.. Pullman's
company who has understood whv tho
charged for at the same rate as the
berths rez-de-chausse. 1t is 81 per.
whether up or doTn: and seldom Is
any patron found for the upper. The
company Is about to cut the rate for
upper berths. It Is said--not because
of any. sudden rush OF common sense
to the thinking department Of the COM
pany. but because iowa. Kansas and
other States have passed laws reduce
Ing the rates and placing limit on
charges for upper oerths. The COM
pany thinks IL will avoid like reduce
tions In general rate in other States IL
It makes concession now as to the
rate for upper berths.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-02

ness. and set themselves TO work 70
pass law for the general good with
out regard to other considerations the
matter would not be. much easier. All
men cannot see alike or think alike.
and IL they should allow nothing to
control them but a patriotic desire TO,
the general good we could not expect
them to agree on all the points invoiv-
ed in a tariff schedule.
For all this. the Payne measure IL
open to criticism In many respects.
Some OF its provisions are notably un-
fair. II might be said that we have
not in many years. II ever. had fair
tariff law. but however that may be.
all who have read the present bill
know that It is grossly unfair and un-
just in many ways. 1t Is both partisan
and sectional in many OF its features,
and seems largely to have been got
ten up to suit the party in power
While we admit the dificulty of for
muiating fair tariff bill. and while
it may be true that some Of the criti-
cism Of this one may not be altogether
fair, we also know that there must be
many changes made before II will be
such tariff law as the country should
have. We admit the difficulties in the
way of those having the matter In
charge but that does mot blind us to
its gross Inconsistencies and injustice.
to say nothing of It's patent sectional.
ism.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-02
= Women and the Tariff.

Kansas CITY star.
Now, women do not change much
about things that affect them con-
cretely and individually. They are
as much interested now in making a
dollar go as far as they can as they
were after the Mckinley bill was
passed and there are a lot more OF
them now than there were then. Wo-
men are by no means helpless against
the kind of injury they suffer through
unfair prices for what they use. even
II they are without the ballot. II the
champions of lthe glove and hosiery
trusts In Congress think the women
Of this country cannot find a way to
make their power felt at the polls,
these lawmSkeTs are are guilty q yet
TO the women. who they think Will
gu bmit to gratuitous imposition with
out a protest.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-02
This 10 NY 59th Birthday
}. LAURENCE LAUGHLIN.

Prof. James Laurence Laughiin, one of the
highest authorities on finance In the Unit
ed States. was born at DeerfieId, Ohio April
2, 1890, ana received his education at Har-
yard University He became assistant pro-
lessor of political economy at Harvard in
1883 remaining there four years. when he
resigned to become president Of an insur-
ance company in Philadelphia. From 1890
to 1892 he was professor of political econo-
my in Cornell University and since 1892 he
versity of Chicago. Prof Laughlin was a
leading promoter OF the Monetary Confer
ence held at Indianapolis in 1897 and was
member OF the Monetary Commission Great
ed by that conference. In 1894 he prepar-
ed for the government OF San Domingo a
scheme of monetary reform, which was az
terward adopted. He is member of the
international Institute Of Statistics and has
written extensively on the subject OF fl
nance and monetary reform.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-02

SprInBHeId R6pubIlcAh. -. !
Perhaps there is no more remark
able incident In the new g departure
in China than the adjustment Of the,
childish frework and incense cere-
monies for the purpose OF frightening
lowing the sun or the moon. when an
eclipse occurs. The regent. Prince
Chur, answered the request Of the,
board OF astronomy for an order for
the immemortal performance. on the
occa sion OF the next eclipse, by pro.
the custom superstitious. and
never henceforth to be- repeated. -;
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-02
Consnmera Would Pay.

h ~ eoaI should 20 UP in consequences
of L strike 1t would mott disturb the
equaninlity Of the coal cpmpanies that,
expect 70 have 1o.oeo,ooa tons on.
hand by the END OF this month. Theyi
feel about. the matter prob ably. very,
much as the holders Of some million.
Bags Of coffee do about the, proposed
Imposition OF duty of gents. The
them untn the supplies on hand should
be exhausted. -" s'.sG p ~ rs
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-02
old Tarafr Rights isecaIled.

Cincinnati CommercIaI -Trfbune.
will recall to old protectionists the
hard struggle made in Congress when
''Pig Iron" Kelley was, chairman OF
the ways and means COMMITTEES. He
Struggle he made for a nigh duty on
pig Iron In those days f.was the
real bone Of contentionss but the chair
there is nobody to take mp the fight OF
other DAYS. - ~. - 49,. :. ~
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-02
CIVIC Pride anna Polit,on.

Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Civic pride knows no politics. One
who looks upon a great public i'm
provement as nothing more than an
opportunity for partisan ADVERTISING
does not merit the title Of the priv
ilesss OF citizenship. He Is an ana
ehronism He exalts partisanship above
the welfare OF his community and is
willing 70 halt progress In the inter
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-02

Ferrying people across the water
must be a profitable business in Vir-
ginia The ferries of Norfolk county
have just been leased for ten years
for sl35,2OO a year. That beats grow
ing peanuts we should Judge
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-02

So far as we have been able to keep
up with the procession there has been
no seismic or other cataclysonic dis
turbances on the American continent AS
a result of the departure of T. r. They
may come, but we hope not.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-02

When Commissioner Metz was asked
II he would accept nomination for
Mayor of New York he replied: Not IL
/ see 1t first Just so, but how
easily man can shut his eyes in a
case of the kind! If no other way
should present itself Mr.. Metz might
get some friend to blindfold him.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-02

We don't think 1t any defence for
Carrie Nation to say, as some do, that
'f1er intentions are good" We have
old Dr. Sam Johnson's word for it that
'heil is paved with good intentions"
Good deeds count.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-02

} That Philadelphia doctor who wants
Congress to pass law requiring every
abie-bodied citizen to battle once dav
surely never stopped to think Of what
revolution such a requirement would
produce in Texas
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-02
.He nian,t Write Ia.

in mint. IL Is recalled that Charles
Summer criticised Gen. Grant savhgely
and some time after some one was
talking to Grant about atheism in
sumner does not believe In the Bible"
SVVhy should her" quietly replied
Grant: 'sile didn't write tt.' y = =
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-02
Taxing Consumption.

II we are to have ss.000.seo from
tea the poor man must pay on even
terms with the rich manor give up
his beverage Eight cents a pound
means s cents a pound on the cheap
est a well as on the most expensive
brands. The millionaire can drink no
more and will pay no more than the
in this fashion all along the line.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-02

Not SO much is being said OF late
about the Wright brothers but we are
told that they are busy as ever In
the fly business
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-02
I GOOD. that speak. For Itself.

Chicago News.
saad the voIuble saieslady. that speaks
for ITSELF -v.
: That's all right" rejoined the mere
man, who was doins a shopping stunt
kindly keep quiet for a few minutes
and give the goods an opportunity to
speak. III be ever SO much obligeo.S
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-02

II Crazy Snake doesn't learn to be-
have himself some Of Uncle Sans SOL
diers will transform him into a good
Indian one. of these days.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-02

II the hat-pins are to grow in length
TO correspond with increased size Of
hats a woman will come 10 be dan
gsrous ANTAGONIST at close quarters
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-02
sWORN CIRCULATION

The figures for February prih.eo ali re-
represent the actual net circuiation'
turns hs wing been deducted. nt.sa its
The Montgomery Advertiser guasIa.. ~ con
advertisers land makes 1t part q, circula-
tract when request that It's oas morning
Newspaper printed in Alabama--ana,. c rnn
Sunday edition hes the largest SarintsS In
Of any edition OF any newspaper
Alnbama without exception.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-02

Chicago Record-HeraId. ~
Somebody Is alleged to have invent
ed e machine which viii enable man
to darn his own socks. This Will
Margaret Ellington
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-02
That's just the Trouble.

Arkansas Gazette.
Seems there are two Democratic
ninortties in the House.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-02

Beware The Lady Book Agent. Z
Louisville Courier-Journal.f =
What cured him OF flirting?"
HE tried to f1irt with q lady Who
was selling books at $500 per set"
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-02

e
e. I. FiniRan. Circulation MANAGER OF Lne
MONTGOMERY Advertiser. being duly sworn
The foregoing statement Of The Adver
Users circulation for the month q ssvv
ruary, 1908. Is true and correct, ana coIp .x-
ed after all returns from news boys. neWs
agents, spoiled and left over copies nave
@. I. FINIGAN,
Circulation Manager.
sworn to ana subscribed before me this
RIGA ALEXANDER,
Notary Public.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-03
l854--Won1an's ColIege.--l9O9


NINHWDNU, VI.
large and ale fe~1lgas Trained fr fto t.,t
Universiucs and Cons-r.atorics oft Ih.s country
ana europe j. r1t mon. ,..ntcc1 ladies' Half
million dollars just occurred Tor orI-...-.- .f ana
rNi'"Wert Accommodation fr.t-rtl.. Ta.l.
moderate. Session opens Sept ORA. Send Tor
catalogue.
ANgs NELSON. mall. D.. President.