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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-12
MUNICIPAL LIGHTING.
Results in Massachusetts, Not Very
Encouraging.


Encouraging.
New York Evening Post.
The working of the Massachusetts, Mu-
nicipal Lighting Act of 1891 is examined
by Mr.. A. D. Adams in the June num-
Der Of the Political Science Quarterly. Up
to the middle of 1900, thirty-seven cities
and towns had voted for municipal own
ership, but only seventeen had done more
than this. Seven towns have constructed
new works, no private plants having oc-
cupiea the field; nine have bought the
works OF existing companies. In one case
the town refused to buy a private gen.
Grating plant, and 1t was moved away
Three towns agreed with the private con-
Germs on terms of purchase and avoided
litigation. In six cases the terms of pur-
chase had to be settled by the court
The town of Middleboro bought by agree
ment plant which did not pay operating
expenses. Hull bought by agreement
plant which earned 81 per cent. Hudson
bought plant appraised by commission
ers at 1880, on which sum 1t paid Z per
cent: but the plant was not found sat
$1,000. Wakefield bought a plant APP
praised at $l44,6S0, on which capital 1t
earned ~ per cent. Only Wsstield seems
to have made a good investment; but the
90 per cent. earned by its plant is none
too much for interest and depreciation.
This record sho lid certainly be sufh-
Client TO cool the ardor for municipal own
to see further results of the experiment
before trying 1t themselves 1t Is the
opinion of Mr.. Adams that the existing
law is responsible for this tagging zeal
The law provides that. If the municipal
government decides to take up the light
ing business, 1t must buy out whatever
pisnts are already devoted to that busi-
ness, il the owners are willing to sell. In
order to prevent compulsion. no rights
granted in the highways can be revoked
while the question of municipal owner
shin is pending Attempts have been
made to modify the law. by repeating the
clause requiring the purchase OF existing
plants, and by limiting the price paid to
the cost of construction or the cost Of
replacement. These attempts have failed,
but they will no doubt be renewed and
may eventually result in some change In
FsuperfciaIiy, the law may seem too ia
vorable to the existing companies why
should they be permitted TO unioaa
their investments on the public; ana why
should they be paid more than 1t would
cost 70 replace their plants? The answer
to these questions is not simple, nut II Is
TO many minds conclusive. In the hrst
place, until within short time. few sup
posed that municipal governments were
competent to carry on business. CERTAIN
matters we're necessarily in their charge,
but 1t was not supposed that they would
80 outside of their routine; nor was their
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-12
EXCITING RUNAWAY.
almost Resulted in a collieion
Yesterday Evening.

Quite an exciting runaway was witt
messed by a large number Of spectators
on North Court Street near the First
Baptist Church about O'Clock yesterday
evening.
Jim walker, negro boy about IL years
old. was driving up Court Street towards
Court 6fuare, In q phaeton. when a fire
alarm was sounded. His horse became
frightened at the great rush Of the crowd
and changing noise Of the approaching
fire department vehicles.
In the midst Of the threatening danger
OF being run into by the fire engine and
amid the yells and shouts of hundreds OF
people, the boy clutched the reins and
by sharp turn which came near capsiz-
ing the buggy. directed the horse into
coosa street. thereby barely escaping
collision.
In turning. the horse lost some Of his
speed and was stopped while piunging
down Coosa Street, before he had gone
but short distance.
with the exception OF breaking one Of
the traces. no damage was done.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-12

management generally so good as 70
make 1t seem desirable to enlarge their
responsibilities. Under these circum-
stances stances. the lighting companies were
have been formed had the Government
been regarded as a possible competitor.
When business is carried on by any gov
eminent. 1t can be carried on by any gov
deficiency being made UP by taxation.
But private persons cannot carry, on bus
mess in this way; IL they cannot make
q prott, they must stop. A governing
body can thus crush competition, and 1t is
the aim OF those who believe in municipal
ownership to establish municipal monon-
oily. But to ruin those who had under
taken to furnish light when they could not
have expected the Government to COM
pete in the business, seems highly unjust.
The grant of rights in the streets and
of other privileges estops the Govern
ment from destroying these rights. The
obligation of contracts is practically I'M
proceeding by a private party. The re-
quirement that the municipality shall buy
existing plants is merely requirement
that 1t shall not destroy their value with
out compensation.
For another reason this condition is
proper. Light can be furnished more eco
nomically. as a rule, where only one con-
Germ is engaged in the business. The his
tory of competing gas companies Is well
known. Their competitions is illusory: and
the community finally has to pay the cost
Of several plants. instead OF one Either
a municipal plant would ruin an existing
private plant, or both plants would be
paid for by the public. The Legislature
wisely prevents this result The asser-
ton that only the cost of production. or
of reproduction. should be allowed as
compensation, is altogether inadmissible.
Such a rule might be applied to compa-
MES formed hereafter. but 1t would be
highly unjust to existing concerns. The
element of good will is, In a growing
community, very valuable. A plant Is
constructed with an eye to the future.
1t must be made large enough to more
than supply the present demand, or IL
will have to be reconstructed at once.
Capitalists. discount future dividends.
They will carry on an industry at loss
for some time If they are convinced that
II will be eventually profitable. The divi
dends that they forego now they expect
% optaIn Esreafter. Some allowance,
however, should DE made by investors for
the cheapening OF production, and the
fact that a property has cost a certain
sum does not prove that II is worth II.
even when taken for public uses. APP
praisal under the direction Of the court
is probably the fairest method Of ascer-
tanning value; and IL such proceedings
cannot be carried on without corruption,
municipal ownership will certainly not be
exempt from Ii. We doubt IL the Mas
sachusetts statute can be improved, even
II 1t renders municipal ownership unat-
tractive. AS to the extent of the desire
for II. we cannot regard that as Indicated
by the size of the petitions In its favor
that have been presented.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-12
CAVALRY ENCAMPMENT|
MONTGOMERY TROOPERS WILL
LEAVE ON MONDAY.
Command will Be Composed Of Fifty
Men and -Four 0facers--selma
Troop Will Join Local
soldiers Here.

Under command of Captain Garside
Troov A. fifty men and four officers, will
leave Monday morning for the annual
cavalry camp at East Lake. near Biz
mingham.
Horses. baggage and eauippage will be
shipped Sunday. in order to be In readi-
ness when the troop reaches camp.
The selection Of the camp IL admirable
In every detail. Wide. clean streets. beau
tiful site, ample tentage. win render the
encampment the most memorable In cav
airy history.
Especial attention has been paid to
the matter OF caring for the men. Cap
tains Forbes and Lassiter returned from
Birmingham on last Monday. where they
went to let contracts for the feeding and
care OF the soldiers. The men will be fed
under the personal supervision Of Cap
tain Lassitetr, the commissary OF the
squadron.
Memoirs Band will be in attendance.
Troop c OF Selma under Captoln Atkins
will Join the home troop on Monday. and
30 with 1t to East Lake.
Capt Samuel g. Jones. 5th United
States Infantry, will serve as Inspector
Captain Jones was early on duty with
the National Guard and Is held in high
esteem by both men and officers
Captain Hinderer has ordered q de-
tachment Of Battery b to Join the cavalry
IN order to fire the morning and evening
guns.
Troop A Is in splendid shape and will
stand seco I'd to none In the squadron In
efficiency, esprit de corps or soldierly
bearing.
A squad OF cavalry from New Orleans
win arrive in Birmingham Monday and
60 into camp with the four troops of the
Alabama Regiment. National Guard, at
East Lake. II is probable the squad will
number about thirty men.
Captain Churchill and Lieutenant Hero
will be In command. The troops are
members of the State Militia of Louisi-
ana, which State does not hold annual
encampments for its soldiers. The Louisi-
ana troops win be welcomed here by the
Aaalbama boys and 1t Is expected that
they will add greatly TO interest of the
encampment.
The news that the squad would come
was received yesterday by Captain Me-
Crossin of Troop ID. who Is in charge of
the arrangements here for the encamp-
ment. He has made preparations for ac-
commodatipg the visitors. n
There Is still some doubt about the
regulars coming to the encampment. The
Governor and General Brookes are In
Communication by wire.
The FIRST troop win go into camp Mon
day morning about 8 o'clock and by night
all will be housed under the tents at
East Loke. AS far as possible all the ar
engagements have been completed and the
camp promises to be a success.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-12
how Joe Chamberlain Speaks.

On rising to speak, Joseph Chamberlain,
the Colonial Secretary. places his neatly
written notes, on the brass-bound box be-
fore him, and. having put the edges
straight, fires away. Mr.. Chamberlain
speaks slowly and uses scarcely any ges-
tiIre Most dangerous when most polite.
his face becomes like piece of parch-
ment when reused to anger. In the art
of crushing an adversary by an inconve-
nient quotation or by come personal
thrust. Mr.. Chamberlain Is unequaled. IL
Is this gift which makes him as formid-
able on the platform as he Is in the
House of Commons. At public meetings
he always seems to expect a few of his
old Radical friends among the audience
But woe be to the interrupter! Led on
by the orator with seductive question,
his opponent gives just the reply expect
ed, Back like lightning comes a crushing
retort, and henceforth all is smooth salt
ing. His perorations are invariably writ
ten out in full in his study, and fire.
duently committed to memory. His voice
is firm and clear. but not very musical;
his enunciatioh perfect
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-12
A.sea Horse Caught.

Baltimore Sun. 49,
: Among the curiosities gathered at sea
by the mate Of the schooner Merom. in
port from Port Tampa. was a specimen
OF q sea horse, which he found in a
bunch of sea grass he pulled on board
while the Merom was In the Gulf OF
Mexico The fish Is about fur inches
long, and has a head and neck shaped
like those OF a horse The mate kept the
fish alive In sea water for two days. but
1t then died 1t was preserved by drying
caught. The mate of the Merom said 1t
was the first he hadSever seen. Diction-
airy makers speak of the sea
horse as fish with head
like those OF a fish," The Nereids were
said to have used sea horses as riding
steeds and Neptune to have employed
them for drawing his chariot. There IS
nothing fabulous about the fish that ar
rived here. There are now specimens Of
the sea horse In Baltimore.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-12
SUMNER EXCURSIONS BY RAIL
AND SAIL.

The Central Of Georgia Railway and
connections are now selling round trip
tickets TO New York. Boston. Baltimore
and Philadelphia via Savannah ana
Steamship Lines at very low rates. Tick
cts include meals and berth aboard ship.
Much less than all rail. For further par
ticulars, berth reservations, rates, ETC.,
Railway. or to
r. c. Rogers. 7. p. A.,
commerce st. Montgomery Ala.
adv-tu-thu-sat-eun
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-12
Riding Through Things.

st. Louis Dispatch.
Gen. Grenville NJ. Dodge. after riding
through the island. giTes us mis- opinion
President Roosevelt, after riding
through" a few reports. gave us his
opinion that ut was captains battle. .
on which the author has spent four years.
ruined 1t by hasty com . mt.
A st. Louis DOODLE, after riding
through" Missouri. landed in the peniten-
newspaper reader. after riding
through" a lengthy article over which
there were bold headlines, denounced It
as sensational" though 1t was nothing
more than plain reeit ,tb Oh s isT Ws AZ too
much of this riding through things.
Why don't we stop once In while to
think?
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-12
This Is piscouraging Isn't itp

President Hadley, of Yale.
To do sometime out of the common run
of work, something whose possibilities
have been unrealized by the vulgar mind
this is the dream which all great men
cherish and to which some Of them SUI
bordlnate everything else. To dazzle the
world by campaigns like those OF Napo-
leon, by achievements In literature like
those OF Goethe, or to achieve the almost
miraculous discoveries which have await
ed the pioneers in literature and science
these are prizes to attract the ambition
and unsteady the Judgment of any man.
And even among those who DO not de-
are set apart from the common lot, the
Temptation to sacrifice all oher consider
ATOMS to those of professional ambition
and to sink the man in the achievement
comes with a force well-nigh irresistible
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-12

THE way to gain a good reputation liz
to endeavor to be what you desire to
appear THAT Is precisely the manner In
which Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
gained its reputation as a cure for coughs.
colds, Group and whooping cough. Every
bottle that has ever been put out by the
manufacturers has been fully up to the
high standard Of excellence claimed for
it. People have found that it can always
be depended upon for the relief and cure
of these ailments. and that II Is pleasant
and safe to take For sale by e. g..
Fowler. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-12
The Same old Story.

j. A. Kelly relates an experience SINH.
lar to that which has happened in almost
every neighborhood In the United States
and has been told and re-told by thous-
ands of others. He says: Last summer
l had an attack of dysentery and pur-
chased a bottle of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. which I
used according to directions and with en-
tirely satisfactory results. The trouble
was controlled much quicker than former
attacks when I used other remedies :
Mr.. Kelly is well known citizen OF Hem
derson, N. C. For sale by e. G. Fowler.
adv
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-12
newev and Root silent.

Washington, July 11.-AdmIral Dewey
was shown a copy NJ the statement Of
General Anderson and declined to COM
ment on 1T.
secretar Root also was disinclined u
discuss General Anderson's statement
He said that the matters referred to oc-
CURED before the Secretary assumed Of
fice. so that 1t was not for him to pass on
any differences that htad arisen between
Admi-1l Dewey and Gnral Anderson The
War Department is not inclined tn hold
the same strict rein on retired officers
in the matter Of discussing public dues-
tions as ii does upon of1ieers on the act
i've list. Therefore unless the matter takes
a new turn, IL will be allowed to drop
Germany now surpasses France in the
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-12
Fire in NEGRO Ffousa.

A small fire was discovered In one Of
the negro houses in Walkers Alley be-
tween Goldthwaite and Whitman. on Mar
tina Street. at o'clock yesterday even
ing.
The fire alarm was turned in and in a
few minutes the fire department arrived
and succeeded in extinguishlng the
flames. The blaze was 30 small that Bah
cocks only were used in putting II out.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-12
He Soon Recanted

Baltimore newspaper men nave just
H,Lo .,covsredt ME sasISnments ", q car
rage and had footman follow him into
the houses whittier he was sent. He mas
Frank Brown, Jr.. son Of former Cow
ernor Brown of Maryland. and took up
the work rather than 90 abroad. but af-
ter two weeks of It he reeanted ana Is now
about to sail for Europe.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-12

ION July Sd. the Crescent Hotel. at
Il ,reka Springs, opens as an all-year-
round resort. under the management OF
the Frisco System. Extensive removal
tions and improvements have been ef-
fected which will make the Crescent ho-
tel the equal of any hosiery to be found
in the Southwest" 'adV-I.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-12

Voters under registration this year
will be on the books for life. Those
who register next year will have to
comply with all requirements of the
new Constitution. Go to the Court
House and register before Saturday
v.f0tf
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-12
county Taxes Settled.

w. H. England, Tax Collector of Perry
County and Q. S. Adams, Tax Collector
of Marengo County were at the state
Capitol yesterday and made their final
settlement with the State Auditor.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-12

FIFTY AGAINST TWO. TITS not rea-
sonabla IN expect two weeks of outing
to overcome the effects o. tifty weeks Eel
sione with YOU. 1t refreshes the blood.
Improves the appetite, makes sleep easy
and restful. ND-aoF.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-12
For Nervous Women.
Horsford's Acid Phosphate.

1t quiets and strengthens the nerves,
relieves nausea and sick headache, and
induces refreshing sleep. Improves gen.
era1 health. adv-tu-thu-sat.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-12

Concert Monday night. Oak Park. Bene-
ft soldiers Home; best local talent will
assist. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-12

Germany now surpasses France in the
export OF kid gloves.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-11-25

st. James Lodge No. Q, A. 0. U. W.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-11-25

A child Of Mrs. George T. Benson,
when getting his usual Saturday night
bath. stepped back against a hot stove
which burned him 81 yerely. The child
was in great agony and his mother
could do nothing to pacify him. Re-
.membering that she had a bottle of
Chamberlain's Pain Balm in the house,
she thought she would try 1t. In less
than half an hour after applying 1t
the child was quiet and asleep, and in
less than two weeks was well. Mrs.
Benson Is a we'll known resident of
Kellar, Va. Pain Balm Is an a%ntiseptic
liniment and especially valuable for
burns. cuts, bruises and sprains. For
sale by Brown Bros.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-11-25

1t has been decided to build a large
power plant on the Canadian side Of
Niagara Falls, which when comp eted
will enable the operators TO furnish
200, 000 horse power. A few years ago
the idea of using Niagara's power
would have seemed ridiculous, but t e
progress Of invention during the past
century has now made it possible.
There has also been wonderful pro-
gress made in medicine during that
time, the most noticeable being the
introduction of Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters about fifty years ago. This
family medicine is for everybody, but
more especially for those who are weak
and sickly. 1t will strengthen the
stomach and nerves and cure indiges-
ton, dyspepsia, insomnia, constipa-
tion and malaria, fever and aGle. TYy
it and see for yourself.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-11-25
Notice co Taxpayers.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
the Assessment Roll Of the County Of
Humboldt, State of Nevada. has been
received by me, County Treasurer and
sx-Oficio Tax Receiver. and that the
State and county taxes for the fiscal
year 1902 are now due. The entire
AMOUNT OF taxes may be paid on or
before December 1, 1902, or one-half
he amount may be paid on or before
hat day and the remaining one-half
n or before June /, 1903. II no pay
lent Is made on or before December
/, 1902, the entire amount will become
delinquent on that day and ten (1O
fr oent vii be added thereto. II n
h. ~ni = - boz Dooo ',o-
1902. the remaining one-half will not
become delinquent prior to June l,
1903. The full lamount Of poll taxes
must be paid with first payment. All
taxes are payable at the office Of tho
County Treasurer. Winnemucca. Ne
vada.
II. s. GILBERT,
County Treasurer of Humboldt Coun
ty, Nevada, and ex-officio Tax Re-
ceiver.
Winnemucca. Nevada, November 3.
1902. nov7td.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-11-25

Tailor suits a speciality. Hats maff
to order to match your suit. Shop ~
Second street, first door on cor1s
II Bridge street.
n7tf. MRS. l.. DIXON.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-11-25
Doesn't Respect Old Age.

It's shameful when youth fails to
show proper respect for old age, but
lust the contrary in the Ease of DR..
Kings New Life Pills. They cut off
m~aladies no matter how severe and ir-
respective Of old age. Dyspepsia, Jaun-
dice, Fever, Constipation all yield to
this perfect Pill. Csc. at Brown Bros.
Drug Store.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-11-25
D DIRECTORY.
humboldt Chapter No. Q, R. A.. NJ.

Stated convocad MS Of Humboldt
Chapter No. 9, -. A. M. will be held IN
their hall at s p. M. on the hrst n
third Wednesday evening of each mon
tn. All companion Royal Arch Ma
son in coed standing are cordially IN
vited to attend.
T. C. HANSON, H. P.
CHRIS WOLF, Secretary.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-11-25
Ivanhoe Lodge No. 10, K. Of ?.

Regular conventions every Monday
evening of each week at their Castle
Hall in the Silver State" block at
7:30 o'clock. j. ROUGON {. q.
C. B. BROWN, K. of r. & S.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-11-25
Winnemucca Lodge No. 70, f. K A. M.

Stated communications OF Winnie
mucca Lodge No. 10, F. & A. M, VIII
be held at their hall in the Silver
State" block until further notice at
1880 D. m. on the first Saturday even
ingeach month. All Master Masons in
good standing are cordially invited to
attend. W. A. BROWN, w. M.
CHRIS WOLF, Secretary.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-11-25

The Lodge meets at their hall In
Silver State" building on the first and
third Tuesdays of every month at Z
p. m. Sojourning members in good
standing are invited to attend.
J. w. GUTHRIE, M. w.
G.. F. MULLER, Financier.
Jos. Rougon, Recorder.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-12-12
TAN OUT

Minneapolis Times Qnd.): Two
things may be said positively about
the message: Lawful business has
nothing to fear from Theodore Rose
welt; dishonest combinations will find
in him an earnest and powerful foe.
The message is shorter than those we
are wont to read, is lucid, contains
many epigrammatic sentences, such
as Publicity can do no harm to an.
honest corporation; we need not be
over tender about sparing the dishon-
est corporation" Or, I'VE should al
ways fearlessly insist upon our rights
in the face of the strong, and we
should, with ungrudging hand, do our
duty by the weak"