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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-13
INHUMAN SLAUGHTER.

There must be something radically wrong in the health conditions of Phil adelphia when the records show that 174 infants under two years old died last week. That Is a death rate for in- fants which is entirely out of all pro- portion, and we agree with The Phila- delphia Record that "the summer slaughter of infants. being unnecessary. is one of the most shocking evidences of an under civilization"
 Would 1t not be more accurate to speak of 1t as an evidence of the higher civilization of the present? So far as we are informed. no such conditions exist among the uncivilized peoples. not even those whom we call savages. It lacks little of being child murder, and 1t must be evident that the crime of neglect is to be added to the other causes which make up the death rate as given above. One of the general causes is impure water. and maybe that is unavoidable. but another prevailing reason. which can be avoided, Is that the babies are fed by hand on milk that fin many cases Is little better than poison. It Is partly the fault of the city authorities. and partly that of mothers and nurses, but divide the re- sponsibility as we may, there Is a heavy burden of guilt resting on some one for the slaughter of the inno- cents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-13
Whaf ia an ActresaH

Mir. Justice Darling and his Jury Inat could not agree about yesterdays GiD- son girl" case, had a finely perplexing assortment of expert suggestions to- ward the definition of an actress 10 form their own view upon. says The London Pail Mall Gazette. According to some witnesses. anybody who speaks a line on the stage is either an actor or an actress, according to sex, even if the line" is cnly My lord. the car. riage waits," or an inarticulate shout of agony upon having pin stuck mo him or her This particular Gibson girl had a good deal more than such a shout assigned to her. According 10 one account she had to remark, T am a perfect wonder at spotting winners, and hardly ever lose at bridge" while another account the variant reading. 'I'm a perfect wonder at hugging wid- overs. and 1 hardly ever lose breach. We gather. however, that others hold that the distinction between actor and Actress on one side and chorus girl. "show girl" super and so forth on the other. consists not merely in what or how much they have to say but in the Amount of dramatic genius they are ex- pected to throw into the saying of 1t. A pantomimist who represents a whole drama without saying a word certainly seems more like an actor than a 'fourth citizen" who has only to say 'hoorRy" ~ .J
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-13
nn snowru HIS nARs.

Our solemn opinion is that the little town of Charlotte, N. Y.. can boast as fine a specimen of two-legged jackass as can be found in . days journey Charlotte is on the American side of Lake Ontario and on the Fourth of July a Canadian schooner entered the harbor flying the British nag. There upon the deputy collector ordered the flag hauled down. declaring that none over American soil on Independence Day. When ths Captain of the schoon- CT refused to haul down the flag he was informed that he should not have any clearance papers until he complied Yn short, he was told in effect that him. self. vessel and crew were prisoners until he lowered the British colors. The captain had no alternative and did as required.
 Was not this a fine example of assin- inity? Loyalty to our country and to Independence Day do not require that we insult all other countries. If this incident had been reversed and one of our vessels made prisoner by a Cana dian oficial we should have had no end of explosive utterances about the big stick, square deals and the like. and perhaps . formal demand would have been sent the English Government by ours The New York Mail alludes to the Charlotte oficiafs act as Bump tfous Patriotism" and says:
 Most people have found out that loy- one to resent the sight of another nag, especially when the other flag may have been raised in honor Of ones own ma. our % wharves were dressed out with the flags of all nations Tuesday. and those of us who saw 1t were glad of it. It brought the other peoples of the earth into fraternity with us in the celeDra- tion of an event that has meant much to them. A host of friendly Frenchmen and Britons welcomed the Stars ana fte, s ae .aey Ssy rom the roof. of American residents. and some or. tne foreigners went SO far as to raise them on their own account.
 As matter of fact, the captain of the Canadian vessel should have had the courtesy to show proper respect to our great holiday, but 1t is altogether likely that he never thought of 1t until or dered to haul down his flag and then he resented the order. as was natural. The Charlotte ofncial thought he was doing something smart. and probably he was, but it was the kind of smart ness that is narrowly separated from fdiocy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-13
THURSDAY, JULY 13, 1905.
IT IS HOPEFUL.

The Ashville Aegis Is hopeful that the time is not far distant when nation shall not lift up sword against nation. neither shall they learn war any more" It calls attention to the cases of com paratively recent date where grave mis- understandings between great powers have been settled by arbitration. and sees in that fact reason to hope that 1t will not be long till war will become So powers of the earth will avoid it.
 It may be so, but we confess that the prospect for universal and enduring peace is not a bright one. to say the least of 1t. Within the past ten years we have seen the United States. Eng land. Spain, Russia, China, Japan and perhaps others engaged In wars as fierce and bloody as any In the past, and several European nations are now crouching like bulldogs and ready to fly at each others threats. If there could be established a great Board of Arbitration that would embrace all the great powers of the earth. civilized and semi-civilized. and If any nation violat- ing the edict of that Board could be thereupon declared the enemy of all the powers, we might have some hope that wars would be unknown In the hear future.
 Is there any prospect of such board Abeing established? Of course, 1t must Se universal to be effective. for any nation that refused to join in the agree ment would not be bound by 1t. and might go to war at will, even though it thereby made enemies of all others We know 1t would be an incalculable gain to humanity if war should cease entirely, but we doubt if the world ever sees that time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-13

The Attorney General of Indiana sravely and solemnly hands down an official opinion declaring that the Gov ernor of that State has no right or power to use the militia for the purpose of preserving order or enforcing the laws unless he is asked to do so by the local authorities. He says that the State militia is to be called out by the Governor "on the request of the local authorities for their aid and not to su- percede those authorities" We are not familiar with the Constitution and laws of Indiana, but if the laws can be tram pied on, life and property destroyed and anarchy and lawlessness reign su- preme, and the Governor not allowed to take any steps in the matter except on the request of some local authorities. it would seem that 1t Is time for a revision of both Constitution and laws.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-13
TAXING A MINT JULEP.

Many readers of The Advertiser know, or think they know, what mint julep is, and perhaps they do. Never theless, we are pretty sure that some who think they know are In fact Ia mentally ignorant. Therefore we have no apologies to offer for repro ducinR this much of The Washington Illness editorial on the subject:
 There is only one julep in the, world; if ts to be found only at rare intervals. and south of Mason and Dixon's line; The mint is picked from the mar4ent; or limpid spring by fyom yomr the si iceSouse % by sugar is furnished by. the mother of your swsethesrt an fna nriSste tse ee9 stoes, suR
 Twenty f yeahs old in the wood. suh!
 HOW the Colonel prepares the !ulep nc no one ever discovers. because just as ane spietGaa Gxea upon % those of youf Hearts De, De- sire, and the secret or the cohcoc'ioi escapes you. .oo.h.r ,,.
 the u twsnty-year- old whiskey. or in the mere mint. As the ice tinkies in the glasses the sound Is mingled nsh Tn ,ex- ex- quislte harmony with with the sofeehdd tbe distant sae meaSow: So fhe the he" flavor of the mint Is heightened to the dreamy aroma or nee, tar by the knOWleuBc thae soho that mint with Her lovely hanos, ana as the dusk blots out the landseape p your eyes are riveted upon her fair race, your mouth is glued to that nat ae1c,Tus %ar stos ries ara"ert'h ef the e Colonel in somewhat ire That is mint julep! What can be bought in the restaurants ana ciuns is a pinchbeck imitation, not the real thing At all It takes the rainbow or love to locate that potable 9olo. No man has ever tasted that nectar more | than once.
 Not every one. we are free to admit can obtain the seductive concoction un- der the conditions set forth by The Times, for many must be content with a less perfect brand of the main ingre- dient, and also deprive themselves of the services of the Hearts Desire who apparently adds piquancy and sweet ness to the beverage. man may even be reduced to the necessity of manu- featuring it for himself. but let us hope
 that he will not blunder In his task. If he makes 1t not as perfect as "the | Colonel" he may at least so prepare it
 that he will satisfy the longing that
 wells up in the minds of all who have
 tasted the real mint julep. The Times
 man evidently has. s. .---.@.. ~.: -.: .e=
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-13
THAT CAPITOL sLunpnR.
The 0lA Reh's Opinies.

Tne 0l9 Reh's Opinien. Eer E The Adyer;iser. H 'ea "naes corf. that you say-the sooprems And j.sss srls to at show s.w; wssss ssss'lhtt Kin do
 Has gone to architeckin'f We ions have knowed they beat the
 At "reversin, and "remandin'1 Ana now to boss the whole state
 It seems they are demandin' rhsg.ye got enough to answer for. with With a9ibblin' and a-anirkin,.
 This scheme they're now a-workin'. rhsTs Hsosss,n is fact they ought to know. Thsy may know .. mighty heap of law
 But they don't own Alabam'. The people want no factory barn Up on Montgomery's Hlll.
 To have their own sweet viii. Ala Alabam' has got some pride.
 From northward to the sea, And ought to be allowed to say What its State House shall be. Then, soop,eme tedges. facts Is facts. AS AS dear old Riissba%m'. Sis a% any " We can replace them jedges sure Jest any time we will, But we can't replace the old State House
 Up on Montgomery's Hill. ThereiH memrc,s around that old State House,
 Of flag forever furied, We wouldn't have ruined for any set
 Of jedges in the world. Then don't destroy them mem'rie dear To every old Confed., That's preservin' still the hallowed thoughts
 Of heroes long since dead. Smith Station, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-13
Preaching and Practice.

Manchester (N. ii. )CniOn.
 entiy NI 'Hia than m has Roosevelt for high morality in It's broadest application; for the strietest integrity. common non, ;, and vet he has furnished the most con spicuous examples of undue favoritism of condoning offenses and of white washing misconduct and indiscretions, an induisence of his impetuous tenn perament The favoritism he practiced in the case of Dr.. Wood and the ex- & treme to which he resorted In his lis conareas faTGn ss Viii Viii ions remas fresh in memory as an indefensibie outrage upon true men long in army service His recent reinstalment to Gitizensnlp Rider, and his appointment as United States marshal In Arizona, in spite of his criminal record and serving time on three years sentence ir the peni- sounding preachm~nts. Then there is the special honor to his friend Loom Is. after Judge Taft. knowing well the himself to charge with less than "grave indlscretions" in the public service following ppnthar painhstakimg in he could summarily discharge Minister Bowen, and also Engineer Wallace, whose indiscretions were by no means so great.
 His lnduisent paneSyric ol raul MOT ton. who had frankly testified to delib- crate defiance of law as a railroad man ager, has been mostly severely and fit tingiy criticised by leading Republi- = can papers. and defended by none. and this. after showing such purpose to shield him as to drive such eminent men as Harmon and Judson from the conduct of a case that he had specially urged them to undertake.
 These are some of the acts Of the President that justify the apprehension that was felt when Roosevelt assumed the high office which he holds. and which has developed an unmistakabls intere st that he be surrounded by con scryatism advisers to hold his tendency to impntuosity In check throughout his administration.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-13

The Selma Journal, noticing the sale of some land in Dallas County. says "the price while seemingly a good one, over SIS an acre, is not more than the tract Is worth This leads to the thought that land in Indiana and Ken lucky. not as good as that above men, tioned, sells for four and five times as high a price. Alabama land. properly cultivated, is equal to that in any other portion of the Union. and people living in the cold Northwest would do well to sell out there and buy just as good land down here and make money by the change.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-13
What They Expect.

Albany Herald.
 The Albany (Ga) Herald assumes that the people are expecting a whole lot from the present Georgia Legisla- = ture" Of what? New counties?- Montgomery Advertiser.
 New counties and other things. too. A measure for the equalization of taxes. with an income tax. on the side; the Australian ballot; bill to bust the trusts;' a bill to enlarge the pow CTS of the Railroad Commission: a bill providing for the election of the Rail. road Commission by the people; bill to domestcate all railroads doing business in the State-these are just a few of the lot" And then 1t must be remembered, that only eight new counties can be created. while there are twenty-edd knocking at the legislative door.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-13

Some rather searching inquiries are being made into the financial methods of the organization known as the United Mine Workers of America, of which John Mitchell Is President. The New York Times brings forward figures to show that abo ut one million dollars which was raised or contributed for the relief of the miners during the strike of 1902 is retained in the treasury or has
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-13

disappeared. The Times asks If this million dollars diverted from the relief fund Is President Mitchell's 'warchest for the anthracite strike of 1sos?" It looks as though 1t might be up to Mitchell to do some explaining in this connection. He himself is not looked on as a man who would appropriate the funds to his own use. but there are those who will want to know where tho money is
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-13
City vs. Country Eyes.

ISOUuON OuIIOUK.
 Tn one of his delightful books Dr.. Jessopp remarks that whereas cov2- try people look up. Londoners look down. 1t is largely this habit that has limited their observing powers: but London has itself to blame. take it that one can observe well only by the power of taking large. views. and in London this Is Impossible. even if scrib,ng M erect of bricks and mortar. partly From the dim light of a London distance. and partly from the need of avoiding collisions. Ones eyes uncon, vision; our observation specializes. like that of the little girl In Mrs. Meynelfs 8 book who beguiled the tedium of her walks by collecting shopkeepers named servation for which we in London arc best suited
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-13
"Hot stuH..
Mobile Register.

It Is the popular thing just now to denounce capital and to impute no hon. est motive to any corporation Thus 1t is ever with those who seek to use the public to their own profit. They do not argue, they denounce Mere more brilliant denunciation may be had at the same price. A hot roast!" Did you read it? No? Well, you ought to. its fine business. What ebout7 Oh I can't remember the details. but 1t was hot stun. Better read 1t!
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-13
THE SUPREME COURTS BREAK
A Good Time for Vacation.

Selma Journal.
 pre@s Court feel thal they took their Vacation in good time. We imagine 1t Is much easier on them to read the opinion which the people of the State resort than 1t would be to do so anu then come down town in Montgomery For there can be no doubt that the people think that these gentlemen usurped power which 1t was clear 1t was never intended for them to have. and then used 1t to further their own comfort. and regardless of the public We make no accusations against tne august body. we merely state what appehirs ion in this oe Dart he of the state 1t is extremely unfoatunate that the jus tices have placed themselves in this position, for 1t always has bad effect on public confidence for the people to lose confidence. in and respect for the judgment and fairness of men occupy long time before the members of the Supreme Court will recover the ground 1t has lost in the regard of the people And furthermore we hope and believe 1t will be a long time before they succeed in getting that ugly. ,.,at flat upon Capitol Hill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-13
Country's Last Hope.

Capt. Hugh Riley. of Company M. 1st Maryland Regiment and the tallest man man a capital story on himself. It was just American war, and the Maryland mil. tia had volunteered to serve aga,hst the The captain says he was walking down the street in Annapolis, wearing his uniform and feeling very proud or II, when he passed two street urchihs' one
 "Huily, gee. cSimpy. dere goes de country's last hope.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-13
Every County Interested.

HuntsViIIe DemOcrat.
 The course of the Southern Railway Company in exhibiting Alabama's re- sources at county fairs In New Eng land Is most commendable. Every county in the State should endeavor to contribute something in its line of val uable resources to attract frst-class farmers and other desirable citizens to Alabama. There is too much ground lying idle, where a good living could be made, by a comparatively small cost of time and labor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-13
Dosen't Approve the Award.

Greenville Advocate.
 The plans for the new south wing, the addition to the state House pro submitted last week by several differ ent architects.
 There was a contest on for the best Frank Lockwood. of Montgomery, were adopted. and he was awarded sd that goes herewith. It is said that the Governor. and the whole eorterie of state officials are sPte, disPle,as@ed @dr,,. wi.n sion reserved the right to alter the plans adopted there Is probability noy that after all the building VIII not While the plans of MT. B. B; smith, of Montgomery, ranked second a,i,a ,a,i1 In the the contest. they are, as for o9tside ap- certainly an easy winner in the trio that were awarded prizes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-13
Great Corporation Lawyer Gives Up
 Practice.
Mobile Register.

MObiIe ReBIster.
 In contradiction of the belief that the corporations get all the talent, comes now James R. Dill, the famous corpor- ation lawyer, who has given Up a SSOO,- GOO annual practice in order to take New Jersey judgeship, the salary at- tached to that office being but $3,o00 a year. No better proof could be asked for of the willingness of an American to serve the State. MT. Dill Is pecu- liarly qualified to give valuable service. and their methods that he does not understand. It will be hard for the most astute of corporation counsel to throw dust into his eyes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-13
SloYenlY Style.

Ensley Herald.
 There Is such a disposition on the part of newspaper writers to use fixed expressions. that they are frequently led into the most ridiculous situations. We notice an article in an exchange head ed, Widow of Lees War Horse" Well, we thouSth, what can that mean? We soon discovered that it referred to Mrs. present at the reunion at LouisvilIe TO refer to the General himself as the war horse" of some other General is bad enough. But to speak of his wife as the widow of a war horse Is unpar donably gross.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-13
Alnbnma Hest of All.

After travelling about 5000 miles through the West. we return to Ala bama ard Union Springs. feeling satis- fled that when all things are consid- cred, Alabama Is about the best State In the Unlon. All our people need Is a little more energy and enterprise. We are ahead in natural resources
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-13
sitting on the Lid.

Mobile item. ....-.
 Secretary Taft, heavyweight of the Cabinet has gone on his jaunt to the Far East while the pot is merriiy boil upon the lid. The President Is in for a hard time. Sitting on the lid during the coming three months will not be pleasurable summer job.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-13

We would feel very much relieved if some one will tell the facts about Roots law practice-or the profits from 1t. We have seen the amount variousIy stated at from $s0.ooo to $25o.ooo a year. and such variableness is a little confusing. We've no doubt. though. that it makes his present salary resemble the prover- biaI 30 cents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-13
Put to Base Use

s"That fellow is enthusiastic about wireless teiegraphy."
 An a true scientist, eh?'
 70. no; he says he'd have to go out of business without it."
 "!s 1t ,possiOie' What can his 0ustA sHe runs a floating pool, room" =
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-13

The Chicago Journal heads an edito- rial with the words. Women Have More Brains than Men," and the edi- torial begins: Men have larger brains than women" And the funny part is that 1t proves both proposi- tiOne
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-13
TuscnIoosa is Growing.
Tuscaloosa Times Gazette.

TuScaIOOsa IlmeS-GaZettC.
 The fact that the dummy collected s5, ,00O fares on the 4th, without any late afternoon or evening business to speak of, is another evidence of growth That's the most that has been dono in one day before, and this day was shorter by several hours thar the otn- CT big days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-13
A Change that ought to Be Adhered to.

If the Presidents change in the rules governing promotions in the army and navy would make 1t impossible for such favoritism as was shown Leonard Wood there Is no prospect that the change can or will have any such effect.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-13

The fact that Postmaster-General Cortelyou is still the chairman of the Republican National Committee Is somewhat of a blow to the Presidents ideas of Civil Reform. when he was the head of the Civil Service Commission His actsInow are not in keeping with 1hjs acts then.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-13
The People are Higher. |, Trth v.A

Roosevelt evidently cherishes the regal sentiment that the King Cor President) can do no wrong" and that from his 'ipse dixit' there is no ap- peal, but the tribunal of public opinion Is higher authority, and an independ- ent press is its exponent
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-13
change

The occupation by Japan of an island nominally in possession of Russia, brings startingly to the front the fact taet all the fighting between the two --ounrries has been upon the soil of China. It does look as if justice would suggest that China ought to have some voice in the settlement of affairs which is to be reached by the peace commits Rioners.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-13
Wbat State Papers
 lire Saying
AlWays Doing SOmethinG.

Birmingham News.
 Out fin Kansas they used dynamite to close up the saloons. Kansas Is al- ways doing something in the explosive line.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-13
Calcinining Artist
Union Springs

Union springs HeTaId.
 When 1t comes to calcimining the reputation of officials the President ls a natural artist whose talent has been cultivated by much use.