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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 1905.
AFTER FORTY YEARS.

Forty years ago Mrs. Surratt was legally assassinated by order of the Federal government That is to say. she was accused of being implicated in the plot to murder rresident Lin coin, was tried and condemned by a military court and hanged. Subse- quent events, and testimony have shown that she was in no sense guilty of the crime charged, but the country at that time was blood mad and the unfortunate woman was murdered by order of the court and in obedience to the frenzy controlling public men at that time.
 We have been reminded of this event by a notice of the death or Judge Andrew wylie, which occurred at his home in Washington on Tues day of last week. He was among the last of the public men connected with the momentous events of the period just following the death of Lincoln. It was Judge Wylie who, as a mem Der of the District Court. issued a wrt of habeas corpus which, might have saved Mrs Surratt if 1t had been obeyed, but it was not to be. Presi- dent Johnson, either because of his own blood -thirstiness or because he dared not oppose the popular senti- ment which clamored for the blood of victims, superseded the action of the Judge and the writ was denied by the trial court.
 That was terrible era in the life of the government. The foul assassi- nation of Lincoln aroused the North ern people. especially the army. te a pitch of ungovernable fury Justice was lost sight of and nothing wal thought of but vengeance. That sen timent put Mrs. Surratt on the scaf' fold No court would now convict mar or woman on such testimony in hei case. In fact, such a charge as wa! made against her would now receive little consideration. It is probable that Judge Wylie shared the genera sentiment of horror over the deatl of the President, but as Judge h. was ready to give the accused woman justice and allow her a chance to es tablish her innocence. That he wa over-ruled and the woman done t death will always be blot on ou government. but 1t is all past. and on of me last Of the actors in tho drami has gone from among men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10

After all that has been said and written about Mrs. Chadwick we think 1t nothing but fair that she should be allowed prominent position among the Napoleons of Finance. She got away with two million dollars and now her creditors. 1t ss said, will re- ceive about fourteen thousand dollars in return. Without going int6 an elaborate mathematical calculation we should say that each creditor will get the price of one beer for each one hundred dollars owing him. It isn't much. but 1t is something. and illus trates cassie's abilities as a finan- cier.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10
Mobiles Great Citizen.

Had last nights meeting required the presence of any one citizen to crown It's brilliant success that presence was furnished in the person of the vener- able and beloved Dr. George A. Ketch- half a century as citizen and physician has placed him on the front rank of Mobiles choicest sons, while as friend and comforter he has won place in the hearts of her people that fortune nnnld hnY
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10

AnlCdBO lTlDune.
 Japan, according to report, is about to make the largest jail delivery in his- tory. On the island of Sakhaltn. which the Japanese have conquered from Russia, there are between 10000 and 30.000 Russian convicts. Japan, 1t is said, proposes to release them. Among the convicts are many who were trans ported for purely political offenses. Their only crime was that they. dis obeyed or agitated against venal and tyrannous bureaucracy. To free these persons. would be an act of simple jus tice and would be attended by1no dan gers, But a large majority of the prisoners on Sakhalin Island are not political prisoners Sakhalin has been Russias Botany Bay or Norfolk Island, and most of the convicts there are criminals of the most depraved and vicious character-burglars, highway men, murderers. the scum of Russian society. If these convicts are released some may stay on Sakhalin Island and others go to Siberia or Manchuria. If there be any likelihood of a number of them making their way to this coun.. try Americana will not view the grand iail delivery with unconcern.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10
It VIII Take Legislation.

HuntSVIIIe MerCUTy.
 Some of our citizens need not be se-- riously alarmed over the possibility of Huntsville becoming a taxing district. Worse things could befall us. If a tax ing district will give us a more efficient and economical administration of the of Memphis had to resort to that relief to avoid bankruptcy, and If 1t becomes necessary here, why would 1t not be & great blessing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10
A New st. Thomn. Cbvrch,

New York, Aug. 9.-Announcement that a new $5o0.000 church edifice, all most an exact duplicate of the fine St. Thomas Episcopal Church. which burned yesterday in the heart of New York's fashionable residence section, will be built immediately on the old site. was made today by the pastor of Str Thomas, Rev. Ernest M. 4stiress. .-.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10
s.v,nr Cooa ThIne. of Mobile.

The editors who attended the meet ing of the Alabama Press Association Ut Codem are writing many pleasing words of Coden and the hospitality extended to them there and in Mobile. The editors were agreeably surprised at the advance of Mobile. They tell the public that the Mobile of today is live. clean. healthful city, abreast of the times in progress and prosperity, with all the hospitality that character jzed inc Mobile of other days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10
Don't Crowd the Market.

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 It will not be long now until the farmers will begin to gather their cot ton and we trust they will resolVx to begin, with that they will market their cotton gradually. If this policy is adopted throughout the belt the crop of 19O5-O6 will prove to be the most profitable cotton crop ever grown in the South, -:: ".-.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10
Law Enforcing Mayor.

Troy MeSScnSeTs
 Dothan had such rigid quarantine that the Mayor prohibited his own daughter from entering the town after having passed through Montgomery. Its generally easy to enforce the quar- antine against the other fellow. but it usually goes against the graiu when we take 1t home to ourselves. thus Mayor Young exhibited strong nerve.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10
Modest WithaI.

BIrmlnB mum NEWS.
 1t is now said that Shoemaker Doug las declined a second gubernatorial nomination in Massachusetts because might lead to Democratic presidential nomination three years hence Mp. Douglas is a modest gentleman even if his picture does accompany all his shoe advertisements.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10
NiodeHt..

Sambo walked timidly up to the back door tho other day and knocked very softly The lady of the house happened to be in the kitchen just at the moment and inquired his mission. Nervously turning his old ragged hat over and over In his lbony hands at the same time keeping his eyes glued to the floor, he managed to say. much to the amuse- ment of the Madam:
 Say Missus, you ain't got no ole shoes you don't want to giv away to nobody is you
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10

Whether the man who killed a de- tective who was trying to force an entrance into his house is convicted of a crime or not, one thing Is taught sorts-and that is that 1t is just as well to obtain entrance to a house under the processes of the law. Many have an idea that a policeman or a detective can go anywhere he chooses and under any circumstances that he CT in that direction is limited by the law, and that he has no right to go householders would better be exceed inRiy careful before they shoot for shooting Is not allowable under all 10 be very sorry if they were to shoot unless the. need for shooting were well established.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10
More Houses Needed.

OTeHHVIIIe AUVUCdIV.
 The demand for houses to rent is greater than the supply. number of
 cottages would rent easily and even residences of larger size would so quickly. Greenville has plenty of va cant space for building and money in- | vested that way would pay well
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10

An American humorist has sent this advertisement to Harper's Weekly: Lantern for Sale. Cheap. Apply to Diogenes. S5 Cinder Square. He'll" We will give ten cents for the lan- tern. Who will go get 1t for us?-- Columbia State.
 Can't you wait?-Columbus Enquir- er-Sun.
 We call that insinuation real men. Dye think The State man is in a hur- ry?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10

Senator Depew has been carrying life insurance to the amount of half a million dollars but 1t may be that the loss of that easy job will not all low him to keep up all the policies. It is remarked, by the way, that he had no insurance in the Equitable con- corn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10
Wbat State Papers
 lire Saying
Reasonable Suggestions

EufaUfa Times.
 Colonel Henry Watterson has re- turned home from Europe and Colonel William Bryan Is threatening to take q trip abroad himself. Maybe they have a mutual understanding.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10

One of the main poInts of difference between a mosquito and doctor is that the former presents his bill be- fore he does any work, and the doc tor waits till the patient dies or gets well
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10
Why People Are So ranlcky.

Editor The Advertiser: -
 I have often wondered what now epidemics prior to that of 1897 in Mont gomery did we see such fear and panic. as the then State authorities finally work ed up among our people that year. Prior to that time. whenever we had epidemics in Montgomery, our neigh and women in those days had some faith in God, and thought they owed a duty to help their neighbor, even if was changed when that infamous quar- antine of 1897 was proclaimed. and claimed 1t an offence, to welcome a refu gee. where 1t could be safely done, and the local authorities wished to do ie. The coWardly policy then inaugurated. ity of our people. and Is made the ex- cuse for foolish and ignorant demands officers. who have no nerves, are swift to comply The nervous chill which runs over many little and big towns, at the fear of the repetition of that infa- nous quarantine measure of 1S97. Thousanis of people are uneasy not so them. as from the thought that if IL does. the Health Board or whoever 1t was, will again treat them 9rtla%s and arsd cTs them o frem 6eIp and the Governor couldn't do more quieting thing. than to announce now that this brutal war of the Stata on Is own people will not be again at Montgomery were welcome in all the surrounding towns, They went to ka, and Tuskegee and other places While some of the refugees died there, there is no record that any of the in- hahitants of these places ever contract ed the diseass. Mosquitoes which have always existed at thess places, did not infect any of the natives. and the char acter of those mosquitoes has not been changed according to tha recent discov- cries Do let us have a little more manhood and common sense.
 Sixty-Ona-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10
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A Million Dollar Capitol for MontgGm- erY--Why NOfR

Editor The Advertiser: ''
 1t seems unfortunate that the Capi tol Commission and the Jhdges of the Supreme Court differ so widely about the additions to the old building; but 1t seems to some very fortunate. Num- bcrs of thoughtful men believe the scheme to remodel and add to the pres ent structure a great mistake. This controversy calls a halt and gives the people time to reflect. The proposed addition to the old building is like put ting new wine into old bottISs' in the olden time. The present building Is very old and out of date in all it's aD- pointments. Its defects will become more apparent as the years go by and the wonder of the next generation will be that the fathers" wasted the States money in any such enterprise.
 Let the building come down and a new million dollar structure occupy the same spot.
 It would be easy to preserve the present design and make it look much like the old :-..-~
 Alabama IS rich and amply able to erect the building. The pride of Mis- sissippi is the million dollar Capitol just finished at Jackson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10

Milwaukee, Aug. 9.-The National Association of Master Sheet Metal Workers convened here today. This i6 the first time that the association has met in formal convention. One of the most important subjects to be consid- eESsS eSs1,- sHS sIsSss.Iou sS ss1sG.sa @ ls sas eDss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10

Aostilities on the Mississippi came Just fin time to give newspapers some thing to talk about during the Hull an the East xAere's always something @oang somewheea.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10
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AN ECHO FROM THE SOUTH.
BY PHIL H. ARMSTRONG.

AN ECHO FROM THE SOUTH. Now softly falls the hush of twilight Round the cabins there. Monuments of days forgotten
 Days so free from care. Faint and far-off sounds the tinkling Of the old COW bells, While across the cotton fields
 A mellow anthem swells. An aged darkey, bent and gray
 A dead leaf on Life's tree. Sings to the past a requiem
 Of days that used to be. Hear the high notes how they culver Flowing from his mouth In a liquid stream of joy
 An echo from the South.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10

R. 6. Noble. Circulation Manager Of Ths Montgomery Advertiser. being oniy sworn' says.
 The foregoing statement of The Adver- ttser's circulation for the month ef June, 1ee6. Is true and correct, and compiled after all returns from news boys. news agents ana leftover copies have been deducted
 E. s. NOBLE,
 Circulation Manager. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 10th day of July. 1905; xs,x, fseaI.) Notary Public.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10
Descen dants of John Alden.

 Alden are holding reunion some where in Massachusetts and all the papers are carrying accounts Of the speech making and glorifying of the Alden family" said man who reads the papers.
 Did 1t ever occur to you that the Alden family would not be known gen orally throughout America had 1t not and a man distastefui to one of the first Aldens. John Alden did nothing to endear himself to the people of the Massachusetts Bay Coloney. He was name is handed down for hundreds of years He did nothing to make him famous or infamous. All he did was to little colonial soldier, Captain Miles Standish Even the fair Priscilla would hardly be remembered in this day and time were 1t not for the fact l that she was beloved by the man who made the great State of Massachusetts
 T would wager that the only time l the names of John Alden and the fair Priscilla appeared in the Plymouth .nn,n marriage. Siill. the papers of today | carry glowing accounts of the reunion of the descendants of John Alden, whom Miles Standlsh made famous. We hear not of the descendants of Captain standish. He had none. Mrs. John Alden wouldn't stand for it."
 Use of the Word "stunt." A purist in language calls upon The 1 Advertiser to explain its use of the | word stunts" Every one" he writes, 'fs pleased when an Addition is made to our lan- guage which tends to improve 1t, and have been added, However. l note | your paper has got hold of word which Is not among the number nor Is 1t very elegant s l refer to stunt ..n nra as vent growing Please inform the public whsre you get your authority to use 1t as job or work"
 The reporter was not attempting to | write elegantly when he used the word lightly and the correspondent will. if 1 he Is reader of many newspapers. find | 1t often used. It Is simply expressive slang and slang Is permitted by nearly are Instructed to write so that the masses and not the scholars will best understand their meaning. They are not purveyors of diction. but of the l news. The correspondent must not look to newspapers for an education in 1 rhetoric or grammar.
 It is explained by the reporter who used the word stunts" that 1t has. that conveyed by the correspondent, 1 Tn fact" says the reporter, "the cor respondent shctild take another look at his dictionary. Ne will find that | stunt means many more things than | to prevent growing do not con- tend that It's use aS criticised Is good English, but I do contend that 1t is good newspaper usage because 1t Is ex- pressive slang What will the cores pendent say about automobile dude. 'piker,' and many other new ones: We are undergoing a system of revolution learned of men, and think the cor respondent Is too captious."
 MT c. w stanton, prominent busi- ness man of Mobile. Is in Montgomery. Hon. J. King. of Marengo County, came to Montgomery yesterday.
 Mfr W. A Shipman. of Brushby. Miss, Is in the city.
 Mir. G. F Boykin. of Brewton, is in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10
Natural Question.

Mandy-Si. what's the latest war news?
 Sir (reading paper)-Russian- Japan csc or Louisiana Mississippi?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10
Overheard on the Farm.

Can you tell me the reason the corn
 has ears?"
 Asked the dude of the country lass. 'I never could guess" said the maid.
 unless .:.. It's to hear the shooting grass"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10

Under the head, "Ohicers in Houses" The New Bedford Standard has the following, which is worthy of consid- eration elsewhere:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10

We don't take much stock in that alleged Philadelphia invention to make pies by machinery. There are enough bad ones as 1t is.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10

De President am doin de right thing rootin' out de rottenness in de Govern ment Departments, said Uncle Ephriam. "De highest peach often has de biggest worm, but you can always knock him ef de pole am long enough"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10
,Lonw About the 4FaII."

AdamT 'F-- --I '" What Is it, Eve, love .--.
 I notice leaves are down now and want a new fall dress-there's a dear.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10

The chorus girl Is not necessarily a growler because she kicks for her sal- aFy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10
sidewalk Peneiling$

stste Capitops @Hiawaths." | He is writing, our Chief Justice. Telling of his selfish motives;
 How himself and other Judges When the time had come for voting | On the making of a State house. | Put the clamps on State officials, Tied their hands and kept them tied there.
 Caring nausht for architecture Or the wishes of the people. We are shown a fancy picture Made sM for the big % chisf MeCieisan; Seaaeienne High priest of Judicial foresD
 Made to meet the peoples ciamor, Some time after they were kicking. Crying loud at Judges blunder. Draw 1t quick cried great Chief We must fool these angry people. Lest they rend us in their madness" Then the great Chief wrote a letter. Full of fiery words and birthstone: Gnashed his teeth but failed to tell us Why his plans were altered greatly By famed New York designer. roet much space t9 Hay n his .;snas sras'o' That the State house would be different From the scheme he had intended. Till 1t was by press exploited. So arose the mighty public, Said things sharp of the Chief Justice Would not listen to his letter. Scorned his spleen and selfish motives Praised his worthy six associates That they would not join his thunder And the people still are waiting For their statesmen, real Commission, To provide an ample building For the State and not the big Chief.
 MT. Johnson volunteers.
 Berto H. Johnson. well known young man of Montgomery yesterday sent the following letter to the Acting
 Montgonery. Ala, Aug. sth, 1905. Hon. c. P. Mcintyre and the Honora-
 b1e City Council. Montgomery, Ala:
 'Gentlemen-Learnin through the columns of The Advertiser this morning that you would hold a meeting al noon today to discuss the expedience of ar- ranging for a more rigid quarantine for our city against all infected points. and feeling a great interest in the mat ter and being in strict accord with such movement, offer my services free of any charge whatever and for any length of time.
 T have had quite a great deal of ex- perience in quarantine matters. having gained my knowledge during the fever epidemic of 1897.
 T hold myself ready to obey your call, and will use every endeavor and expend every energy in behalf of our city and It's loyal citizens.
 T am respectfully yours.
 "Berto H. Johnson"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10
At the Seashorc.

At the Seashore.
 sir! If you kiss me"
 Why, you'll scream, of course.' No; I will tell the other girls you didn't, and you will be tagged as the slowest lobster on the beach,"
 Realizing that he was up against it. the bore desisted. w -l...@.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10
AS They,n Boast of 1t in Future.

Descendant of Russian Envoy-My ancestor was on the "Mayfiower."
 Descendant of Japanese Envoy-So was mine-with Roosevelt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10

Honesty Is the best poverty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10

Lunatics make strange, bad fellows.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10
Wari

Boom! Bangi
 Throw up your hands :.: Craeh Bum! ~++ +.... ,. Zippy! ~..- - Louisiana's gone to war So has Mississippi!
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10

MT. c. w Stanton. prominent busi- ness man of Mobile. Is in Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10

Hoch Is too shrewd to be "roped" in.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10
A Gigantic Jail Delivery.

Mir. G. F. Boykin. of Brewton. is il the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10

Mir. W. A. shipman. of Brushby. Miss, Ia In the city
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-10

Hon. J. King, of Marengo County, came to Montgomery yesterday.
Arizona republican., 1905-01-29
About Phoenix People

Mrs. w. K. James, Mrs. Harry Tritle, Ms. Edward Kent, Mrs. M. Brizzard Mrs. r. A. Tritle and Miss Butcher.
 
 The Maricopa hop Friday evening was an enjoyable event. although the attendance was smaller than usual There were a number of beautiful gowns. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Neal, MT. and Mrs. Ezra Thayer. MT. and Mrs. w. B. Cleary, Mir. and Mrs. Harry Kennedy. MT. and Mrs. Herbert Robinson. Mrs. B. Cowan Manning, Mrs. Harriet Craig, Mrs. Cobb, Mrs. Elrick. Miss Rose Bell Goldman, Miss Page. Miss Shirley Minor, Miss Barnes, Miss Me Ginnis, Miss Priscilla Bryant. Miss Vaughn, Miss Ellrick, Miss Pierson, Miss Baker, Miss Margaret Munroe Miss YaeGar, Joseph Cassou, George LutSerding, Frank Bennett. Jack Neyian, Sidney Goldman, Donald Me Queen, Ned Creighton, Hugh Creigh- ton, Roy Goodrich. Herbert Scott. Clay Parker, John H. Page, Paul Blizzard, Henry Blizzard, George Kirkland and Willis Warren.
 Last evening an enjoyable chafng supper was enjoyed by Miss Sallie Ja- cobs, Miss Gillum, Miss Pearson. Miss Baker, Paul Blizzard, MT. Fournier Hugh Topp and Mackenzie Gordon. with Mrs. E. F. Young as the charm i.g hostess.
 NIT. and Mrs. S. OberfeIder and MT. Sturgis of Tucson were the guests of MT. and Mrs. Charles Akers at dinner Saturday evening.
 A pretty and novel afternoon was gwen by Miss Archer Friday afternoon tt Palm Lodge. The wide verandas were strewn with rugs, while Japanese umbrellas, with festoons of greenery. foImed pretty canOpies, under which the guests were seated. A floral game was the amusement, in which Mrs George Christian was awarded the first prize, two tiny bisque statuettes. ana Mrs. Dwight B. Heard received the consolation prize. Delightful refresh ments were served. The guests were: Mrs. George Walker, Mrs. Coleman. Mrs. Walter Talbot, Mrs. Ancil Mar tin, Mrs. Francis Reeves, Mrs. Heard, Mrs Dwight B. Heard, Mrs. George Nickcrs, Mrs. Harriet Craig, Mrs. Thomas Wallin, Mrs. George Christian, Mrs Harry Jcssop, Mrs. Walter Ben nett, Mrs J. Hartsranft. Mrs. w. Thomas, Ms. J. Bundle, Mrs. George Archer, Miss Kendrick. Miss Butcher, Miss RundIe, Miss Hftchings and Miss Anna Archer.
 Last Thursday afternoon Mrs. Nov finger entertained informally at her home in the Capitol addition.
 
 The Harmony club met at the home of Mrs. John Dennis last Wednesday afternoon. but the coming Wednesday the club will meet as usual in Padget hall.
 Mrs. Walter Talbot gave one of her charming luncheons Monday in honor of Mrs. L. B. Heard. The guests were