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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-05

In my annual message TO the 5Sth
congress-. at its third session. /
called attention 10 the necessity for
legislation requiring tho use OF
block signals upon railroads en-
gagged In Interstate commerce. The
number of serious collisions upon
unblooked roads that have occurred
within the past year adds force 10
the recommendation then made.
The congress should provide. by APP
propriate legislation, for the intro
duction OF block signals upon all
railroads engaged In Interstate com
merce at the earliest practicable
date. as a measure of increased
safety To the travelling public.
The eNeeaalse hours of labor ia
whish raKraad employees In train
serNee lwo b ssspr cases subject
cd ls alse snatter which rmN we'll
eSgage tho serious attention - asl
congress. The strain, both malpe
and physical, upon those who 90
engaged in the movement and optx-
alton OF railroad trains under mod
ern conditions is perhaps greater
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-05

FEDERAL SUPERVISION NECESSARY.
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So long a. the finances % the ma
tion are kept upon an honest basis
no other question Of internal econ
onfy with which the congress has
the power 10 deal begins TO approach
n importance the matter OF endeav-
orfnK 70 secure proper Industrial
eonditions under which the individ-
uals--and especially the great cor
perations-toing an interstate bust.
mess are 10 act. The makers of cur
national constitution provided espc-
ciAily That the regulation % inter
state commerce should come within
the sphere OF the general govern
nnent- The arguments I'm favor Of
their taking this stand were even
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-05

msnts clearly In the interest of the
public. But. in my Judgment. the
necessity for giving this further
power In by no means as great rs
tho necessity for giving the COM
mission OF administrative body the
other powers I have enumerated
above; and Il may we'll be iuadvis-
able 10 attempt 10 vest this partieu=
lar power In the commission or 9th
er Administrative body untirf Il ID
ready possesses and In exercising
what ! regard as by far the. most
important Of all the powers ! roc
ommcnd-as indeed the vitality Inn
portant power--that 10 fix a aiv.n
maximum rate. which. rate. after
the lapse OF a reasonable tina. goes
into full effect. subject to review
by the courts.
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PROTECTION FOR CAPITALIST AND WORKER.

ize that they are properly partners
and not enemies. To approach the
questions which inevitably arise be-
tween them solely from the stand
point which treats each side IN ths
mass a. the enemy OF the other
side In the mass Is both wicked and
foolish. In the past the most dire
ful among the influences which
have brought about the downfall OF
republics has ever been the growth
Of the class spirit. the growth Of
the spirit which tends to make
man subordinate the welfare OF the
public as a whole TO the welfare OF
the particular class TO which he
belongs. the substitution OF loyalty
TO a class for loyalty 10 the nation
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-05
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guiding the labor 90 many otNef
ussN does so by enabling them 60
produce more than they could nro-
dnce without hts ruidaige; and
both be and they share in The hcne.
ne. which comes also 10 the public
az sargc. The superficial fact that
tho sharing may he unequal must
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-05
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MAY REQUIRE AMENDMENT.


rf this proves Impossible. II win cer-
tainiy be necessary ultimately 20
confer IN fullest form such power
UPON the national government BY a
proper amendment 81 the constitu-
ton. II would obviously be unwise
10 endeavor 10 secure such an
amendment until n f. certain that
the result cannot be obtained under
the constitution as Il nsS H. The
laws OF the congress and u the sew
erai states hitherto. as passed upon
by the courts. have resulted more
often In showing that the states
have no power In the matter thaa
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-05

ton. and these books and memofa
andH should be open "a the inapec-
ton Of the government Only In
this way can violations or evaHions
Of the law be surely detected A
system OF examination Of railroad
ACCOUNTS should be provided similar
- that now conducted into the ma
tional banks BY the bank eKnmin-
efa. few first class railroad ac-
euuntauta. II they had proper dlrec-
ton aud proper authority 20 In
speet books and papers. could ac-
eompliah much In preventing willful
violations Of the law. II would not
be necessary for them 60 examine
into the accounts OF any railroad
unless for good reasons they we're
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-05

Illegal transactions often occur
under the forms of law. II has
often occurred that a shipper
has been told by a traffic officer TO
buy a large quantity OF some CON-
modify aud then after q has been
bought an open reduction is made
In the rate 10 take effect imne.
diately. the arrangement resulting
70 the profit Of one shipper and the
one railroad and 10 the damage %
all their competitors. for II must
not be forgotten that tho big ship
pera arc NJ least as much 20 blame
NJ any railroad In the matter OF
rebates. THE LAW SHOULD
MAKE TT so CLEAR THAT NO
BODY CAN FAIL TO UNDER
STAND THAT ANY KIND or
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-05

then overwhelming. Hut they are
FAR stronger today. IN view Of The
enormous development 81 great
business agencies. ususIly corporate
in form Experience has shown con :
ciusivciy that Il Il useless To Try 10
get any adequate regulation and sa-
perxision q these great corporations
b state action. such regulation
lively exercised BY a sovereign whose
Jurisdiction IL eoextensixe with the
field Of work 81 the corporations =
that II. By the national government
I believe that tats regulation and
supervision can be obtained By the
enactment OF Law b. the congress.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-05
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MUST SINK OR SWIM TOGETHER


Something can be done by loEisla-
ton TO help the gcncrol prosperity.
but no such help Of a permanently
beneficial character can be given 10
the less able and less fortunate. save
as the results of policy which ahail
inure e. The advantage Of on m-
dnstrious and efficient people who
act decently, and this h only an
other Way Of saying that any benefit
which comes TO the less able and
less Fortunate must Of Necessity
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NOTICE TO
SUBSCRIBERS

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Will PREVENT MUCH TEMPTATION.

All such legislation frees the corpora
tion that wishes tn do well from
being driven Into doing III. In order
20 compete with itM rival. which
prefers 20 do I'll. We desire Go set
up a moral standard There can be
no deiuAlon more fatal 10 the nation
than the deluaion that the standard
Of profits. OF BUSINESS prosperity. IL
sufficient in judging any business or
political question from rata ieEis-
iatl0n 20 municipal government.
Business success. whether for the
individual OF for the nation. lie a
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any man because he II
poor We ludEe n man BY his con
duct-thnt ~. by HIS character ana
not by his wealth or intellect. II he
makes his fortune honestly. there
~ no just cause OF quarrel With him.
Indeed. We have nothing but the
kindiieat feelings OF admiration for
the successful business man who
behaves decantly. whether be has
made his success by building or
managing a railroad or by shipping
goods over that railroad. The big
railroad men and big shippers are
simply Americans Of tho ordinary
type who have developed 20 an ca
traordlnary degree certain great
business qualities. They are neither
better nor worse than their fellow
ciiiKann Of amalla~ meana They are
merely mora able IN certain lines
and therefore exposed 90 certain
peculiarly strong temptations. These
temptations have not sprung newly
into being. the exceptionally sue
cceHful among mankind have always
been exposed to them. but they have
grown amazingly In power a. a re
suit % tho extraordinary develop
ment of industriaiiHn along new
lines. aud under these nsS condi-
lions. which tho lawmakers OF old
could not foresrs and therefore
could not provide against. they have
becoms 50 serious and menaeinE aH
10 demand entirely new remedies. Il
II In the interest % the best type OF
railroad man and the best type Of
shipper no less than Of the public
that thers should be governmental
supervision and regulation 81 these
great business operations. for the
same rrason that a il in the inter
ert OF the corporation which wishes
60 treat Us employees Alright that
there should ba an effeetive em-
pioyrrH' liability act. or an effective
system of factory laws 90 prsxcnt
the abuse Of women and children.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-05

that the national government has
power; 80 that there ~ present ex=
lists a very unfortunate condition of
things. under which these great cor.
porationH doing an interstate bust
ness occupy the position ~ Subjects
without a sovereign. neither any
state government nor the national
government having effective cuutFni
over them. Our steady aIHa should
be BY legislation. cautiously and
carefully undertaken. bat reaaluteiy
perssvered IN. to assert the soxer-
eighty u the national government
b affirmative action.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-05

The noblest OF all forms Of gov
eminent il self government; but IL
Is also the most difficult We who
possess this priceless boon. and
who desire 10 hand II on TO our
children and our children's chill
dren. should ever bear in mind the
thought 50 finely expressed by
Burke: MEN are qualified for civil
liberty In exact proportion to their
disposition to put moral chains
upon their own appetites; In pro-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-05

std have IN part ln their prohibit
tiopa eenfounded what should be- al
lowed and what should not be al
lowed. u Is generally useless 90 Try
t. prohibit all restraint on eompe-
titiah. whether this restraint be rea
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-05

Let me most earnestly say that
these recommendation are not
made in any spirit Of hostility 10 the
railroads. On ethical grounds. on
grounds Of right. such hostility
would be intoicrnble. and on
grounds OF mere national aelf-inter-
eat ws must remember that such
hostility would tell against the vel
fare not merely OF some few rich
men. but Of multitude 81 small IN
veaiora. multitude % railway en-
playaa. wage workers and most Sc
vereiy against the interest 81 the
public a. a whole ! believe that on
the whole our railroads have done
we'll and not III. bat the railroad
men who wlah 10 do we'll should not
bn exposed 10 composition with
those Who have no such desire. and
the only way TO secure this end "
TO give 60 come government tribunal
The power 20 sen that justice Ia done
bf the unwilling exactly as II Ia
gladly done 81 the willing More
over. n some government body 10
given Increased power the effect
Wlli be 20 furnish authoritative an
nwrr on behalf uf the railroad when
essr irrational elamor against II IL
rsIned. or whenever charges made
against II are disproyef ! aak this
legislation not only in the Inherent
Of The public but IN the interest Of
the HONEST railroad man and the
honest shipper alike. for Il u they
xho are chiefly IeopsrdiIsd By the
practices of thsSr disbones, con-
petltors. This legislation should be
enacted IN = spirit - remote a.
possible from hYgterta aud rAncor.
II 80 Of the American body polite
are true To- the traditions go have
lnhaFitsd we shall AiwaYn heoFn any
effort 60 make as hate any man be-
cause be ia rich. just aa much a.
&c should sooFn any effort 10 make
- look down upon OF treat con
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-05

urge upon the congress the need
of providing for expeditions action
by the interstate commerce commits
aian Ia all these matters. whether In
regulating rates for transportation
or for storing or for handling prop
orfy or commodities In transit The
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-05

good thing only 10 far AZ II Is ae-
companied by and develops a high
standard OF conducs--honor. integ-
rity. civic courage. The Kind OF
busin~ms prosperity that blansa the
standard % honor. that puts an In
makes n man ruthless and con
scienceiemH In trade and weak and
cowardly In citizenship. IL not a
good thing NJ all. but a very bad
thing for the nation. This govern
mcnt stands for manhood first and
for business only a. an adjunct Of
manhood.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-05
ALL PRIVATE CAR LINES, IN

ALL PRIVATE CAR LINES, IN
DUsTRTAL ROADS. REFRIGER-
ATOR CHARGES. AND THE LIKE
SHOULD BE EXPRESSLY PUT
UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF
THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE.
COMMISSION, or some similar
body, so far as rates and agree
ments practically affecting rates.
are concerned. The private car
owners and the owners OF industrial
railroads are entitled 10 a fair and
reasonable compensation on their
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history Of the cases lltignted under
I tho present commerce act shows
that Ia efficacy has been to a great
degree destroyed by the weapon Of
delay. almost the most formidable
weapon Ia tho hands 81 those whose
purpose Il IL 10 violate the law.
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portion as they are disposed 20
listen 20 the counsels OF the wise
and good In preference 10 the fiat
terry of knayes. Society cannot ex-
lat unless controlling power upon
will and appetite be placed some
where. and the less OF IL there be
within the more there must be
without. u Is ordained in the eter-
nal constitution OF things that men
Of incorporate minds cannot be
free. Their passions forge their fet-
ters."
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sonable ar unreasonable. and whore
"a IL not useless. u IL generally hurt
full Events have shown that 4 i
not possible adequately 70 secure the
enforcement of any law Of eila klnd
by ineeaaaut appeal Ia the eaefta
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meta Of tbs eaaa. # should moi b.
used ~ q pHaleEt - permit violation
" law. or the ieapafdlklng 0f life o.
property. OF course. this would not
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AAn Nnff A"eF" VI AAN "tAitNNiftf@
of the legislation that ! am suggest
ing. and 81 the need OF temrcraie
and cautious action In securing u.
should cmphatichiiy protcs;
against imprcperiy radical or haHiy
action. The first thing 10 DO r. 20
deal with the great corporations err
gaEesi IN the business uf Interstate
transportation. As { zaid IN my
message Of December 6 last. the ina
mediate and most pressing need. 80
far n legislation h cone~rne.t ~ the
enactment into law of some scheme
90 secure 20 the agents Of the gov
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authorize the issuing 0f o. rnatrain
ing order or Injunction in any casa
ln which o. is not already authorized
BY existing Law.
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business should keep NSp books or
memoranda other than those re-
ported pursuant to law or regula-
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There should be publicity OF the ac-
counts OF common carriers; no COM
ofnon carrier engaged In interstate
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-23

guson, East Birmingham; w. M. Howell, Newman Chapel; J. c. Persinger, Avon dale; J. T. Morris, Woodlawn: w. W. Dorman, East Lake; T. O. Jones' Bir- mingham circuit: w. O. Horton, Elyton: w. B. Woodall. Owenton; S. B. Smith, Fairview; z. A. Bowling, West End; J. w. Akin, Sunny Side; w. E. Foust, Pratt City; J. T. Miller, Pratt City circuit; J. A. J. Brock, Wylam; L. A. Holmes, Jones' boro-B Brighton; J. l.. Britain, Bessemer; J. R. Turner. president and P. E. Norton, professor North Alabama Conference college; s. P. West, assistant editor Ala bama Christian Advocate; J. w. Norton, agent superannuate homes.
 w. D. Draper was appointed conference postmaster.
 Dr. Whisner spoke to the conference with regard to the office and administra- ton of the interest of church extension, and after him came representation by the Rev Dr. Stewart of the plan proposed by the Southern Methodist church to raise an endowment for caring for the old men and their dependents, who have spent their lives in the itinerancy. He spoke in high praise of the work done by the North Alabama conference in the work devised and done to care for its own superannuate veterans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-23
BESSEMER BANKS
 ARE CONSOLIDATED Bessemer National Moved to New Quarters Yesterday A WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Movement on Foot to Build Carnegie Library at Bessemer-Petition
 Will Be Presented to the
 City Council.
A WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Bessemer, November 22.-(Special.)-T Bessemer National bank was moved into the building occupied by the Bessemer Trust and Banking company today and the business. of the two institutions con- solidated.
 . The official announcement of this con- solidation of interests was made some days ago, but the final arrangements were not completed until a few days ago.
 At the close of business today the Besse- mer Trust and Banking company turned over to the Bessemer National bank all the commercial business of that institu- tion, and will in the future only engage in the business of the savings depart ment. Both institutions will be conduct- ed in the same building, but will have charge of separate departments. The of ficers and directors of the two institu- tons will continue former interests but under one general management.
 The consolidation of the two banking in stitutions is said to add great strength to the banking business of the two concerns, and will facilitate the handling of the banking business of the city.
 Wedding Anniversary.
 Cards have been issued annoucing the fifteenth wedding anniversary of MT. and Mrs. George Hamilton Stevenson of this city, which will take place at the resi- dence, No. 1925 Dartmouth avenue, Mon day evening, November 27, at to 12 o'clock.
 A number of guests have been invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-23
VANCE GARNER GIVEN
 THE DEATH SENTENCE
Defendant in Gadsden Smiles and Re- marks That Verdict Is Pret-
 ty Bad.

Gadsden, November 22-(Special 1.-The jury in the case of Vance Garner, part ner in crime with Jack Hunter. charged with the murder of Mrs. Smith rendered verdict of guilty with the death penalty at 3:35 this afternoon.
 When the verdict was read Garner smiled continually and remarked that it was pretty bad. This makes two death penalties in this case. Evidence is now being taken in case of w. O. Johnson. charged with murder in the same case He Is the most intelligent and cunning of the three. People are taking the yer dict quietly and are pleased with the course the case is taking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-23
SKULL WAS FRACTURED.
Injured Man Found at Foot of Stair
 way In Gadsden.

Gadsden, November 22.-(Special)-J. B. Kent, a white man some 60 years old, was found by three young men in an uncon- scious condition on Broad street at the foot of a stairway leading from pool room over Mitchell's saloon, about 10 O clock Tuesday night. with the left side of his skull fractured. Examination showed that he had received a severe blow on the head. When found his hat was lying up the steps and his head on the edge of the doorway. He was taken to the police station. where he lay in stupor
 He was recognized as cotton factory hand at 10 o'clock this morning and taken home. It was stated that he had s60 when he reached Gadsden, but only $2 was found on his person. There is no chance of re- covery. Some think the fall down the steps caused the injury, while others pe- ueve he was knocked down and robbed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-23
News of Union Springs.

Union Springs. November 22-(Specialo The remains of W. H. Smith reached here from Tuskegee yesterday and the funeral took place at the Presbyterian church. MT. Smith was once a resident of this place.
 MT. John Hayes and Mrs. James of Cot ton Plant Ark, Dr. Flight and Mrs. flight of Fayetville. Ark, are here to attend the funeral of Mrs George Hayes, whose remains were expected yesterday. Miss Flight is the bethrothed of the deceased and they were to have been married in a few weeks.
 Judge and Mrs. R. M. Foster of St. Louis are guests of Mrs. Sterling Foster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-23

The following visitors were introduced: Dr. P. II. Whisner. secretary to the gen. eral board of church extension; Rev. J. R. Stewart of the Tennessee conference, secretary of the general conference en- dowment enterprises; Dr, Law. agent of the American Bible society; Dr. Brooks, of the Western North Carolina confer ence, and Dr. J. A. MeFerrin, presiding elder from the Tennessee conference.
 The bishop called question IT, 'Who are supernumerary? Under this call, S. V. Blythe and II S. Mathews were referred for the supernumerary relation.
 Under question IS the following were referred to the committee on conference relations for superanuation: Thomas Arm strong, II. L. Booth. NJ. E. Butt, J. s. Davis. J. N Dupree. M E, Johnston J. Mason. w. c. Hearn. p. K. Flew lett, F. w. Jones, J. T. Millican, w. A.. Montgomery, R. Nicholson, H. M. Wells, R. J. Wilson and c. B. Riddick
 The names of the presiding elders were called, their characters passed and re- ports heard from them as to the status of the various phases of the church in- terests under their respective charges These reports indicate that throughout the conference. there has been general forward movement, year of growth, de- velopment and enlargement, materially and spiritually
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-23
Visit counciIps School at Normal.

Huntsville, November 22-(Special.)- Gov. William D. Jelks. ex-Governor John ston, Gen. George P. Harrison, Col. A. A. Clay and a party of prominent Huntsville citizens paid a visit to Prof w. H. Coun- cills agricultural and mechanical college at Normal yesterday afternoon. The vis- itors inspected the departments and then made brief addresses to the students in the chapel. The visitors were elegantly entertained by Professor Councill, and all expressed themselves as gratified by the evidences of good work at Normal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-23
Bids Wanted.

Sealed proposals will be received by the city treasurer of Montgomery, Ala, until 12 o'clock, noon, Saturday, December 1, 1905, for furnishing steam piping for the city water works station, according to plans and specifications in the city engi- neer's office. City council reserves the rieht to reject any and all bids.
 R. S. WILLIAMS, City Treasurer.
 11-18-5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-23
TO MERCHANTS.

GuOCCIv0 W0OU0b10yS NOvs 18th. 1O:25 a. m. BosSemor freight train will go to Bes- semer via South Bessemer line and return via North Bessener line.
 Birmingham Railway, Light
 6 Pewor Company.