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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-12-07
a1vEN ms pRATH BLOW.

Polltax restriction on the ballothas
been given its final quietus by the re-
cent decision Of the Oregon supreme
court
1T WAS A FEATURE OF THE sA-
LEM CHARTER THAT CAUSED A
GREAT DEAL OF TROUBLE LOCAL
LY IN EVERY ELECTION.
II kept a great many poor men from
voting. It shut out some who would
not pay, and It made some pay who
would not have paid otherwise.
Many Of the smaller business and
clerks and bo6kkkeepers and young
professional men were kept from vot-
ing through this law.
Many a man supporting a family,
schooling his children, paying bis lodge
and church dues could not always
pay his polltax and vote.
THUS SOME OF THE MOST DE-
sIRABLB VOTERS WERE SHUT
OUT BY TIE OPERATION OF A
wE1I,-MEANT BUT POORLY CON.
OEIvED FEATURE OF THE CITY
CHARTER.
The fight 70 repeal this law was
made by Republican City Chairman L.
n. stiuson and s. T. and W. y. Rich
arison.
p Justice Of tho Peace II. II. Turner
declared the law unconstitutional. Bur.
mott reversed him. Tho supreme court
reversed Burnett,
II should be said IN justice 10 Judge
Burnett that, ~ the suit was 20 tost
tho law, he upheld tho charter, as cir
cult courts generally do.
THE OREGON SUPREME COURT
DESERVES CREDIT FOR RENDER.
mo IT'S DECISION ON THE BROAD
GROUNDS THAT ONLY TIE CON.
sTITUT1oN LIMITS TIE FRAN.
cIusE.
This relic Of political pluloeraey
should never again SEQ tho light of
dag. 1T HAS NO PLACE IN A FItEE
COUNTRY WHERE MEN AND NOT
TIE DOLLAR VOTE.
Charles g Livcslcy, thc Salem eitis
Ecn who brought tho suit 10 test tho
law deserves credit for making tho
test in tho interest of ALL
We should envy no rich man, but
TIE RICH MAN is ENTITLED
TO NO ADVANTAGE OVER THE
POOR MAN AT TIE ELECTION
BOOTH IN THIS COUNTRY.
Richardson and Richardson deserve
credit Tor taking this suit free gratis
and dghting h successfully 20 a IN,
ian.
Young Ellis Richardson Is about 90
leave 60 carve out bis fortunes Ia Ok,
lahoma territory,
ITO will wear no brighter feather
IN hs cap than having done something
20 take this bone Of contention ont u
our local politics
IL ia seldom that a newspaper Is
quoted in a hriof before tho supreme
court, but On this trial the counsel
submitted tho following NRay from
the Capital Journal as part of its ar,
gument, entitled, "whieh was the
V0terfn
"ApFopos Of our city election We'd
day, with its property qualifications
OF voters, calls 10 mind an illustration
made by the Hon Benjamin Franklin
philosopher aud Kite dyer, some time
deceased In Maryland property
qualification obtained as 20 voters, a
tax Of $500 being required 10 make
the vote reach the ballot box. Prank
Nm opposed tho property qualification
on principle, and illustrated his aFgu,
ment this way, There was a man
down near Baltimore who owned a
iaekass on which he paid tax al a
valuation of more the required $50
For ten years the owner of the animal
voted, although he only paid tax on
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-12-07

Do not look upon your talents
as an indostruetable capital upon
which you win always realize inter
est. They are subject to the eKi-
goneies Of lifei accidents, disease or
other misfortpne may deprive you
Of them. Rather build mp lasting
capital now with your talents, whose
returns VIII adequately serve you
in case Of need, A savings ae-
count Is the most simple and ef
feetive method Of bringing about
the desired result, The systematic
saving Of a portion Of your income
weekly or monthly, aided by the
compound interest we pay semi-an-
nuallyj viii insure success
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT
CAPITAL NATIONAL BANK
J. II. Albert, JOS. h. Albert
Pres Cash
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-12-07
GOOdaIe Lumber Co.
BRICK

Brick furnished in large or small
quantities Pressed brick made to or
der. Yard en- State street, south Of
penitentiaEy.
RALElE BRIOK YARD.
A. A. BURTON, Prop.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-16
HE NEWS OF SELMA
Advertiser Bureau,

Selma. May 15. last week at the revival meeting that Church. pr. Wharton stated that he had been informed that there were eight gambling joints in this city that Of the city, who were losing all of the money that they made in these joints and that more than likely in the course of time 1t would cause some of them to get into trouble if it was not stopped. The sermon was full of logic and was listened to with close atten- tion by the large congregation that was present at the time.
 The subject of this sermon was the basis of talk that Mayor Atkins de- livered to Captain Miller in Police the trial of the three negroes, Frank Scales. Jim Hudson and Gabe Bleyins who were charged with gaming; The Washington House, negro hotel ;i was raided Saturday night by Captain Mil Ter and Officer Blanton and the three above named negroes were caught this morning and all three of the ne- groes were found guilty; After the trial was over Mayor Atkins said to
 T hope that you and the officers of the force will keep up the good work that you have started. It is stated that of these gambling joints in the city. Probably this is one of them, so there are only seven left now: He said that three of them were within a stone s throw of the First Baptist Church, and l hope that you and the force will find and break them up." Chief Walters said that if he could not find them, for him to go to pr. Wharton and to get what information he could from him concerning them and their loca- tion.
 So with this lecture a crusade against the gambling places in the city has been started and whether any ar rests are made or not it will probably have the effect of causing them to sus- pend operation for a while at least. Whether Dr. Wharton's informant was correct in the number of places where gaming is carried on in the city is not known. but the police force will | make an effort to locate and break | them all up.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-16
CUT INTO PIECES.
Young White Man Run Over by Freight
 TroRn NAar UnOfh


 Prattville, May 15:-(special. )-Ed appears, was riding on a freight train of the NJ. and o.. fell on the track and was run over some time Saturday night, and cut into many pieces. His remains were picked up near Booth seven miles above this place, brought hore for prep ' aration for burial, and were shipped to Montsomery. where he is said to leave a mother and wife. Nothing Is known of the manner of the death of the young man.
 The Circuit Court of this county broke its record and sentenced negro to hang on June 29. Will Stoudenmire was tried in that court here last week for the killing of his father-in Jaw. and that Is the verdict. The jury was out on the case but a short time. when Ia brought in a verdict of guilty. About | the 1st of March, last, Will Stouden- mire went to the home of Sim Mcbride | and demanded of him why he, Mcbride, did not let his family affairs alone. and | before the answer was forthcoming $ drew his gun and fired the fatal shot l from which Sim died almost instantly | Will came immediately to Prattvilla, gave himself into the custody of the | Sheriff, and has beNn in jail since. The attorneys for the defendant, appointed | by the court, have taken an appeal to | the Supreme Court to review the case. Much rain recently has caused chop ping cotton to prNgress slowly, and If 1t continues for many days there will be grass in cotton which will seriously njure the yield for the present year. Farmers in this section of the country have chopped about one-half Of the crop.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-16
CHORUS RECITAL TONIGHT.
Fine Music Program to Be Directed b!
 Professor Hodge.

Musicians of Montgomery are deeply given tonight at a music house on Dex- fer Avenue, when about eighty of tho best singers of Montgomery will par ticipate in refined and dlthcut pro This will be the first public recital of the Montgomery Choral society, ana those who have attended rehearsals de- clare that a great treat Is in store for those who attend No admission ,ho rde;tai ie9 ii SaJDg to .lItiVate a broader apprecta- ton ton of good music in Montgomery
 The chorus will be under the direc- | ton of Prof. c. R. Hodge, who mas l given the work much time and labor,
 The first part will consist nhsr,e ef or fes He male voices, followed by solos hs | closing number will be Dudley, Suck J cantata, the Forty-sixth Psalm DS | Provision has been made for seatint | 500 persons, and 1t is expected thai th' | music will be enjoyed by large auo
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-16
The News of Mobile

, solvent md had been for a long time prior thereto; that the bank had req sonable cause to believe that the cor poration was insoiveht and mad reason able notice that the said incorporation intended DS said payment to give it a preference over and above other credi-
 tors of the corporation.
 Joe Cato, a negro, passenger fireman of the l.. and N, was fatally scalded and Engineer Wiley Lazon badly scala
 ment Street. Lauzon was in charge of engine 126, which brough . passenger train No Q Into Mobile. After being
 cut loose and within few yards from
 the train an arch plug blew out. The , cab was instantly filled with steam, both LauzoD and Cato being, caught and seat got only small share, while tho unfortunate negro got the full force. Both men jumped trom the cab ard
 sustained other injuries. The engine which was in waiting to take the train
 out, smashing its pilot, and was deraif' ed. Engineer Lauzon was taken to his home and Cato sent to hospital and attended by the company surgeon. Hd
 died at o'clock this afternoon. Traf-
 dc was delayed one hour by the derail-
 ment of the engine.
 Miss Jeanie Walker, after a short ill.,
 ness. died last night at her home, No 467 Dauphin Street. Deceased was a
  B. Walker, native of Mobile and a most estimable and lovable Christian l She was a consistent member of Gov- | ernment Street Presbyterian Church | To mourn her demise are one sister Miss Carrie Walker. brother. John R Walker, and an uncle, William Walker | These have the sympathy of a large | circle of friends.
 Mayor Pat J. Lyons this morning
 stated he would call attention of the General Council to the excessive sale 1 of cocaine and other dope" indiscrimi- nately in Mobile. His attention has | been called to the increase In use oi | these drugs by negroes and whites l alike and he expressed himself in nc | unmeanipg language as to efforts tc | bring about change In the matter oi the selling of such drugs without pre-
 scriptions.
 At 2:1O o'clock this morning J. A | Payne, after a lingering illness. passed | away at the residence of his brother-in: l law in this city, Deceased was q | years of age and son of the late J | A. and Mrs. B. w. Payne. He Is sur | vived by his mother, brother and sis | ter.
 The Police Relief Association was or | ganized here today with officers as fot- | lows: J. K. P. JOhuson. President: l.. G. Jarvis, Vice-President; James F.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-16
Advertiser Bureau,

Mobile, May 15.
 c. H. Acxert. Fourth Vice President of the Southern Railway, arrived .n Mobile this morning for consultatloa with Colonel Edward l. Russell. Rlce- President of the Mobile and ono hall-
 The consultation was concluded at o'clock today and Colonel Russell gave out the following as to its importance, which Is virtually an assurance ol tue new and greatly needed passenger sta
 'when in Washington, two weeks sla ago. I consulted with MT. spencer, President. and First Vice-Presl1ent FindIey of the Southern Railway sys~ zem with reference to ofnceS Tor tne road in Mobile. After an elaDorate discussion 1t was agreed that Fourtn Vice President Ackert should come to Mobile to consult further with me with reference to the offices, and in accord ance with this agreement, ne cahls here this morping. matter of the new passenger depot 10 Be erected at the head of Royal Street and discussed the plan and we reacnso afficials of the Mobile and 0hio Rall- Koad Company would be pest located Ill 9he new passenger depot. HaViIg reached this conclusion MT. Ackert ana agreed to ask for a revision of the plans already adopted for the new pas, pas senger depot, with the view to having d second and third floor added where in viii be located the offices of the of ficiais of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad
 'sThis being settled MT: Ackert VIII go to Washington, have the plans TOT the new passenger station remodelleu in order that sufficient ofhces may De erected for accommodation of the Mo bile and Ohio Railroad officials, after which bids will he asked for construc- tion of the building and as soon as one fs accepted the work of building Tor Mobile magnificent passenger station will begin
 
 fu the United States District Court is being tried the suit of John McDavld' trustee in bankruptcy of Baars, Dun woody 6 Company of Mobile and Peh- sacola, versus the Bank of Brewton TOT $75,000 r., IT. 1902 Baars, Dunwoody x company a corporation, was adJudtcated pank, rupt upon a petition filed in the Unlteu states Court at Pensae ola Fla, pE certain creditors of said corporation fhat for a number of years prlor tc Eafd adiudication, said corporation had been doing business with defendant, inc Bank of Brewton. and in the course nf business became indebted Ill the sum of x75. 900: that on May 6, the sald cor noration paid the bank the said indept- edncss, which payment was within Iou.. months prior to adjudication, and tnat the said corporation was at the time lh-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-16
OpeIikanS to Help Institute Order of
 khOraAaOn.

Opelika, May 15.-(SpeciaL) )-The following Oueiika Knights of PythIas went to Montgomery this afternoon to participate in the institution of the first temple in Alabama of the Order of khorasson: k. J. Miles, T. D. Sanford, w NJ. Hopson, J. L. Smith. J. K. Wat kins and II. B. Bacock. Charles Shaefer representative of Damon Lodge, No. IA, also went to Montgomery today to at tend the meeting of the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias.
 Judge J. B. Lyons went to Montgom- cry tonight. From there he will be accompanied by Mrs. J. NJ Seignoiur and Misses Lizzie and Jennie Seignoiur to .Asheyille, N. C., where his wife is
 Rev. R. D. Dofin of Marianna. Fla,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-16

President of the State organization of Daughters of the Confectionery at the annual session just closed in. Mobile. Mrs Thompson has been a prominent. and conspicuous worker in the organi-. Eation since it's organization, and her. election Is highly pleasing to all Tus-, cumb1ans.
 The Board of Trustees of the public schools of this city have reelected the entire faculty for the session of 190S- 1906 Prof. w. r. Trump was elected superintendent for the twelfth success siYe time,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-16
FREE ACT AT PICKETT SPRINGS. Bickett Family of AcrObats There This
 Affarnnnn and Tonight.

Owing 10 the heavy ram or yesteF- day afternoon the free performance at Pickett Springs by the Bickett family did not take place at o'clock, as 1t was scheduled.
 The free open air performance by the five Bickett's. three men and two women, will take place this afternoon at 5 o'clock. It will be repeated at i015 o'clock tonight and at 5 p. m. and l015 p. m. tomorrow. 1t Is said that the Bioketts give one of the great, est aerial acrobatfc acts ever witnessed in this country They have been en- gagged by the park management at a heavy expense.
 The Bicketts will perform on their theatre and as the act does not con sume but twenty minutes the public is expected to be on hand promptly at the hours named.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-16

preached an interesting sermon at the Presbyterian Church fin this city last Janeiro. Brazil. via New York, where h. goes as a missionary.
 Little David P. Platt, the infant son Of E. T. Platt, died near Chewacla, in Lee County, yesterday.
 The Independent Order of Beavers will be organized in West Point, Ga. this week. A large number of Opeli- ganization of the lodge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-16
.Tudre Richordson to sDeoI..

thei rlast meeting, the school board appointed a committee to arrange for the commencement exercises of D.- mopolis public school. which is to take place at the Braswell Theatre on Thurs day and Friday. Jdne 1 and 2. This committee has about completed their work. In response to a telephone mes Richardson of Montgomery consented to be present and deliver the oration An elaborate program Is being ar ranged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-16
THE SUPREME COURT.
Number of Lawyers Will Be Present
 MnrnAnR.

The Supreme Court of Alabama met formally yesterday morning according tc law. but, according to custom, ad- journed until 10 o'clock this morning when cases from the Eighth Division Among the North Alabama lawyers who are already in the city to attend inc sitting of the court are Hon. Erie Pettus, Hon. T. c. McClellan. Hon H Ryan Walker of Athens, Hon. J. T Kirk of Tuscumbia. Hon. Oscar R Hundley of Huntsville, MT. s. W. Tate of Anniston and Hon. D. c. Almon oi Mnulton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-16
STATE PAYS INTEREST.
Auditor Draws Warrant for S224,44O
 Cover Debt.

A warrant for $224,4OO was drawn yesterday by State Auditor Thomas L. Sowell by direction of Governor Jelks for payment of the semi-annual inter est on the bonded indebtedness of the State
 This amount includes the interest and the expenses connected with the remittance of the money.
 Years ago it was the custom of the State Treasurer to remit the money to cover the semi-annual interest in coin or bills by express, but in recent years the remittance has been made by ex- change.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-16
In Police Court.

As is usually the case, the Monday morning session of the Police Court was a large one and there were a great number of cases. disposed Of at large Monday morning crowd was also present to listen to the various cases.
 The first case called was that or At more Jones, who was charged with as sault with intent to murder. Atmore was not ready and the case was con-
 Messrs. Levi Skinner and Edgar wal. lace were arraigned on the charge or reckless driving and were fined Sl0 each. An appeal from the decision or the court was taken by both Of the young men.
 The case against Eliza Johnson was continued until Wednesday morning.
 Henry Phillips and Charlie Eldrldge, two hackmen, for violating the hack law. were fined $2.50 each.
 A. G. Frabittis was up on charge of disorderly conduct. but as no case discharged.
 Ben Moseley for leaving his team unhitched on the streets on saturday was fined the sum of $2.00.
 John Wright fer committing nuis- ance was fined $500.
 Frank Scales, Jim Hudson and Gabe Rlevins, the three negroes who were found gambling Saturday night in the raid on the Washington house next faced the mayor. The negroes were gaming in the room of Frank Scales and he was fined $45.00 or ninety days while Jim Hudson and Gabe Blevins were fined the sum of $25 or fifty days on the streets.
 Henry Crawford for an assault on his wife was fined $20 or forty days.
 Will Connolly for disorderly conduct was fined $10 or twenty days
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-16
C,Ourt t0 Re Held Later.

Begfnning Tn the morning the regu- lar morning session of the Police Court will be held at 10 o'clock instead of one hour in the holding of the court will last for this week only and begin ming with next Monday morning the court will begin its sessions at 9 o'clock again.
 The holding of the court one hour later in the day is because of the big revival meeting which is now going on in the city. This morning Mayor Atkins said that he thought that the court interfered with a great many and kept them from attending these ser vices and that he thought it nothing but right for everyone to attend these meetings. For that reason the session of the court was set for one hour later In the day as it was perfectly, satis- factory with everyone concerned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-16
Petition Circulated.

A petition was circulated among the them to close their stores this week during the hour of the morning ser vice conducted by pr. Wharton. The petition was signed by a number or merchants, who agreed to close their stores
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-16
Furnisbed House Wanted.

baby. who are coming to Montgomery to reside, wish to rent q furnished ferred and best care of property as- sured Possession must be givers not later than June 1st.
 Address, giving full particulars, R. S. D., care Advertiser. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-16
rnn Mmrh Rnin.

From farmers who were in the city today 1t Is learned that this section Is having to much rain. The rains Of the past few days have been general and are causing grass to grow and impeding the growth of the cotton in all sec
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-16
TuscumbIa News.

Tuscumbia, May 15.-(Special.) )-The very gratifying information comes from Mobile of the unanimous election of Mrs. J. N. Thompson of this city as
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-16
socinI and Personal.

Friday morning Miss Hattie Jones will be hostess for the members of the Bridge Whist Club when she will en- certain them a Ncs. E. c. Melvin's on Lauderdale Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-16

Mrs. J. G. Converse will entertain the members of the Recherche Whist Club at her residence on Church Street Wednesday nSorning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-16

Miss Fannie Gusdorf will entertain this afternoon at a euchre party Tn honor of Miss Etta Bloch of Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-16

Very Rev. Gardner c. Tucker, rector of St John's Episcopal Church, Mrs Fucker and Sister Sarah, chief deacon ness of the Church Home, left tonight for Anniston to attend the Diocesan Council of Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-16

The General Council met in regular monthly session tonight and disposed of routine business. The long-deferre1 building and building inspector ordi- nances were again relegated to che pigeon holes on motions to refer back to committees.A vote of thanks was rendered the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company for allowing an- other orphans excursion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-16

Ernest Lamar and his son, Joe La mar, left this afternoon for New Or leans, to be gone several days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-16
After DeIinuuentS.

After Police Court was over this morning Mayor Atkins issued orders to Chief Walters to have all the doors to the court room locked and to keep every one present in the court. He then stated that there were about thous- and in the city who had not paid their street tax for the present year. All ot the men who were in court and against whom there was a doubt as to their having paid their tax were then called up before him. The majority of the spectators were negroes and good many excuses were offered as to why they had not paid their street tax.
 As a result of tho calling of all those present before him warrants were ls- sued against the following negroes who had failed to pay their tax: Need ham Grayson, Andrew shlvers' Dave Dave West. Jr.. Alex Jackson, Byrd J9nn, JIl,, son, Henry Williams, Frank Jones, Will Connolly, Jim Hudson. Gabe Blevins and Young iddletOn. The authorities are making an earnest endeavor to get all of those who have not paid their street tax and to make them pay or work a certain number of days on the streets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-16

Miss Aunefranc Bazemore who at tends school at the Judson, is spending a short while at home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-16

At the regular session of the Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners, held at noon today, the contract for supplies for the poor asylum for four months was awarded to Geary & Kaver. There was only one other bidder.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-16

tions On account of the rains the grass in the fields cannot be chopped and is growing faster than the young cotton plants.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-16

Max Hamburger, Jr., manager of The Herald, Is confined to his home with illness. John A. Green, managing editor of the same paper, Is also laid up at home, suffering from an injury sustained last Saturday morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-16

MT. and Mrs. r. H. Bates of Bate: Farm, spent Saturday and Sunday l. the city with relatives,