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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25
aorNc HIP HEAD.

The opinion has been pretty general that as>a center, promoter and protec- tor of graft and other forms of munic- ipal rottenness Philadelphia stands at the head of the list, but recent devei- opments indicate that San Francisco Is keeping pretty well up towards the front. A grand jury has been engaged during the past eight months investi- gatins the conditions existing there. and here is one picture they present to more or less interested public:
 We find that vice and crime have Wits such sS yyisnat to detail that nothing which business acumen or political expedfency could suggest has been neglected S.ts, or omitted m fec; speedy detection and swift pun ishment overtake the vicious and crfm- inals who cannot pay the price.
 Is not that . famous picture to go forth of one of the largest cities of the Union? It seems plain that the bood- lers have reduced their business to a thoroughly complete system. All that can be done in the way of organizing for plunder has been accomplished They have a perfected system for pun ishing all Iaw-breakers who cannot pay the price" Those four words de- scribe and control the situation per fectly. No matter how great the vil- lain or how far he goes in criminality he is safe if he can pay the price. Those who cannot or will not pay are punished. for the rulers of the city. the gang controlling 1t. have all the ma chinery in their own hands and they show no mercy except to those who buy 1t.
 It may be asked why the Mayor of San Francisco does not enforce the law, but the answer is simple enough. The excuse given for him is that The must do the bidding of power behind his chair" That is the answer and 1t is sufficient. The Mayor, schmitz. was put into ofice by the gang and he must do the gang's bidding or be put down and out, and he apparently hasn't enough manhood to be honest and faithful to his duty. He is merely the tool of his masters.
 There is another almost humorous comment in this grand jury report. It speaks of the failure of police officials to put down crime, and says if such failure is the result of Incompetence 1t is incompetence of such complete and conspicuous. character that 1t must have been studiousiy cultivated, pa- tiently acquired and amply compensat- ed" That Is fine bit of satire and we suspect that the aforesaid officials have been selected for their qualifica- tions as promoters and protectors of criminality. verily San Francisco is crowdtng some other cities.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25
ing four claims which may be thus

ing four claims which may be thus condensed:
 That the Republican party for the past fifty years has favored free and equal elections and pure and unre- stricted ballot;
 That the Republican party in the State of Pennsylvania has allied itself with the forces of good government at all times to safeguard the ballot and insure a proper casting and proper re- turn of the vote;
 That the Republican party in Phiia- delphia has invariably sought to pre- serve the sanctity and purity of elec- tons by the action of its officials en- abling all voters to cast their ballots with a feeling of peace and security that they would be counted as cast:
 And that the Republican City Com mittee, acting in line with precedents. seeks to purify the electoral system.
 To those who have even partially kept themselves informed about Repub- lican politics in Philadelphia this de- liverance will present itself as the work of Q genius in the art of lying.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25
ANOTHER CLAIMANT.

Once more. and for the - time, we are introduced to an airship that actu- ally flies At least 1t flew, fled or flowed on a trial trip in New York last Sunday. The inventor, builder and op orator Is MT. Knabenshue of Toledo. O., who gave an exhibition of his ma chine and sailed above the oity and back successfully.
 As in so many instances in the past we are promised great things this time. and will probably be disappointed as we have so often been heretofore. The fact that this one sailed successfully above tho city. covering distance of about two miles in tts course. Is not much upon which to base hope that the aerial problem has been solved. The very size of this machine Is against 1t, for although the balloon winch sus- tains the ship is sixty-two feet long it is not expected to carry over 200 pounds weight. in addition to the op- orator.
 Taking this as a starting point 1t Is easiIya seeh that a machine which could be used for carrying passengers must be of enormous size. and it must be re- membered that increased size offers that much additional surface or bulk for the wind to act on. That Is one of the great obstacles in the way of a suc- cessful airship. One can be made that will fly in a calm or moderately calm atmosphere, but there Is always the danger of a high wind to upset all cal culatIons. successful airshfp may yet be constructed and operated. but it has not been proven.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25
IniurIng Town and County.

GuntersvilIe Democrat,
 If the Tax Commissioner and Asses sor are in earnest about wanting to raise all the revenue possible from the property in the county. 1t would be ad- visable for them to examine some of the assessments in Beat 1. We are reliably informed that within arrow shot of the Court House there is vacant property which can not be bought because it is conside tered too valuable to part with: bv the acre, when 1t cannot be bought by the front foot It is all wrong. We would like to build our town up. But how can 1t he done when property own CTS refuse to either sell or i'm prove property. and still assess it by the acre? This Is regular obstruction tactics These property owners think we are derelict in our duty if we fail to fight every battle that offers for the advancement of the town, and some such do not even pay a subscription to the paper.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25
As around the organ we would stand
 an sing,


 You could hear, Sweet and clear Our young voices all asblendin' How they rang
 As we sang old-time tunes on high ascendin'. Nellie Cray" ''Moilie Darling" Pray Don't Tease
 Her."
 Rock k-a-Bye,"
 Hush, Don't Cry" "Jordan's Banks and "Ebenezer." An I mind one face especially, I knew
 in them old days, One face that's sorter clearer than
 the rest. Twas framed in jet-blaek ringlets. and
 her sweet and winsome ways Fairly set my heart a-throbbin in my
 breast. oft-times now in the grey twilight of
 my lifes drear afternoon. I can see her. when I gave to her the slipped 1t on her finger, while the
 others some old tune Round the organ they had started off
 to sing. ofttimes now. while softly, noddin' in
 the f1relight's Tuddy glow, I think that I'm boy once again. I hear the same old voices, kinder hum
 min soft and low An it fills my heart with sadness an with pain.
 I'll hear 'em nevermore, To my ears that old sweet music
 naught can bring For they're gone, the ones who made it.,
 in the happy days of yore, When around the organ we would
 stand and sing
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25
FRIDAY, AUGUST 2S, 1905.
A JUST VERDICT .

The question of a company's liabti- lty for injury sustained by employees has again been settled by a Supreme Court. this time in Oregon. factory boy slipped on a greasy floor and fell. In falling his arm was caught in the cog-wheels of a machine and badly nangied. He sued the company for aaamages and got a verdict for $4oo. The company appealed but the Supreme Court affirmed the verdict. the Chief Justice holding that the company should have kept the floor clean and covered or otherwise safe-guarded the cog-wheels. He added: Tt is but Q humane duty that employers of youth about factories should observe every reasonable precaution to protect the comparatively unwary from accident and disaster
 We do not know whether all other courts will hold this to be good law, but we do know that 1t is good sense and in the interest of humanity. The old, and children of that age are pro- verbally reckless and careless. Other boys, it was stated. had slipped on the same floor before this one, and 1t is evident that 1t was unsafe, especially for careless boys who are not much given to taking precautions. The negligence of the company was appar. ent but perhaps not more so than car be found in the management of mos factories, and paying the penalty il this. case may have a good effect fl others. ..e.s ...: +:s.-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25

The Indianapolis Star has been lis- tening to the prophecies and claims of Indiana people. and declares that if all are true i've are going to have more corn than we need. more fruit than can be picked; more potatoes than can be dug; more tomatoes than can be packed; more onions than can be stew ed; more chickens than can be fried; more eggs than can be counted; more cider than can be drunk; more pickles than can be pickled; more butter than can be spread; more horses than can be eurried: more pigs than can be butehered and more milk than can be watered."
 Verify the old State is in a bad way if The Star Is a true prophet. and the Hoosiers will soon be holiering for somebody to come over and help them turn loose However. surplus of all these good things is much better than 6 deficit
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25

The Indians of the five civilized tribes have declared in favor of imme- dlate Statehood for the combined ter ritories of Oklahoma and the Indian Territory. It remains to be seen wheth- CT or not the people of Oktahoma can be made to see 1t that way. Oklahoma is big enough to make fair sized State and there seems to be no reason for tieing her to the Territory.-selma Times
 There is no objection in Oklahoma to Statehood with Indian Territory in cIuded. Indeed. objections so far have been on the part of inhabitants of In- dian Territory. The mineral resources of Indian Territory are sufficient to make Oklahoma anxious for the alli- ance. The latter has but little if any coal, gas or oil. while Indian Territory has them all. Practical oklahomanS say that with both territories as one State freight rates could be better reg ulated than with two States and inter state rules governing freight and transportation matters. There ought not 10 be any delay in admitting the two territories with their i,50o.oOo peo- pie to the list of States.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25
Tonic Eject of Laughter.

Baltimore Herald.
 We are not disposed to say any thing about the physiology of laugh ter but we are prepared to affirm that as a tonic there is nothing within the possibilities of human experience that can match a good, hearty laugh. There Is something democratic about a laugh that makes 1t impossible to distin- bian who is moved to merriment. Hard iy greater tragedy could be perpetua- ted than to wrest the power of song small calamity compared with the fiichinE of laughter from life. If the conditions of this world could be such freouent enjoyment of a pure, hearty peal of laughter there would be no need that other favors be conferred. This alone would be ample testimony that happiness was paramount in the lives of men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25
One off the sights of Boston.

Cincinnati Enquirer.
 Professor Shepardson of Chicago has declared that Faneuil Hall was built with tainted money" Whereupon The inc old cradle for the whole University Of Chicago with the stock yards and Lincoln park thrown in" Well. let Boston keep 1t. It is an unattraetive ket but it is useful to Boston, which Is a colonial and revolutionary show town That city abounds in places of historic interest Boston would not give any of these things up. and should not There Is a habit of disparaging the fast people of the present, but these relics show us how much better we are than those of the past
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25
Better Than Libraries.

beInIN JOuFnHI,
 Mrs Townbrough of Birming gham, showed better Judgment in her bequest at the Orphanage at Summerfield than try are showing in their muniflcent ante and post mortem gifts to librarie and universities, The orphanage is the very beginning place for true philanthrophy and as these institutions are not fully endowed and fitted to take care of all helpless orphan children it is more or less a waste of money to build libra rIes and universities.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25
AunIstOn'u steady Growth.

AnHIsIUH otdI. .,, =, pg Oo0 Inhabitants in less than five wears Is evidenced by the many new fesidences and business buildings just completed and now under way of con
 There are many people in this city who do not know or can form any idea without investigation of the building going on at the present time and those Contracted for to be built in the near HsgNNf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25
Aprettx Safe Maxim.

NOrLnpOFt Brttzt, ....
 MT. Conner says he does not care to be Governor of Alabama, but he seems to think he is the only pebble on the gubernatorial beach and that therefore hell just have to. There is an old truism in business which ought to be true In politics also. and that Is this: When man thinks you can't get better let him go."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25
Retter GoneIp Thnn Wnr or PolltIcs.

TuscaIoOsa TImes-Ga8ette.
 One hears a lot of interesting gossip on the street these days-gossip far more profitable than that concerned with politics, the peace proceedings or yellow fever This Is concerned with the development of Tuscaloosa. Amongst other things the talk of that trolley system from Birmingham to Tuscaloosa continues very lively. It is said that the gentlemen here last week looking iRto the right of way represent North ern capitalists who have the money ready to put into the enterprise.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25
Captain Goodwyn Talka of Eagles.

Captain R. Tyler Goodwin has re- turned from Denver, Col, with new idea of the strength and importance 9t the Fraternal Order of Eagles. lie went to Denver as 8 representatiNe from Alabama to the Grand Convention
 What 1 saw of the Eagles in Dem yer" said Captain Goodwin, was a revelation to me. I never before ap- preciated the strength of the. organi- zation. Why, our grand parade whlch was one of the features ot the gather ing, was three or four miles long: me head of the parade had finished the line of march and stopped before the rear was ready to start. And one marching club in that parade had near ly 900 men in line. In addition 70 the delegates there were scores or theso
 The roii cali we had one day shows. too, the size of the gathering. Thsre was a rather warm fight on for the honor of being the head of the oroer. During this parliamentary contest r, a cali of the roll was demanded IhS cali began at 10 o'clock at night ana before the names of the several thou. sand delegates had been all called t was after midnight. Al.
 T was gratlfied, not only at the strength of the order in the North and West but at the high class of men WHO were in Denver as delegates
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25
Sale of 526 Bonds.

Sealed bids will be received by the Coure of County Commissioners of Sumter County Alabama. to he opened at Livingston. Alas at 12 o'clock noon on Monday, the llth day of September, 1905, for the salo of Sumter County per cent thirty-year bonds to the amount of Thirty-five Thousand S3b,OO0 00l Dollars. Interest on same payable semi annually. Taxable property of eald County being four and one-half million dollars certified check for One Thousand (&1, 900 .0O) Dollars on any of the local banks of Sumter County. Ala. or on any bank of Birnling ham. Ala. must accompany all bids as evidence of good faith.
 The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
 Judge of Probate, Sumter Co, Ala.
 W. G. LITTLE. l4t Treasurer. Sumter Co. Ala
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25

Speaking of the difficulty the people of Arkansas have in placing insurance The Hartford Times says that "a State that dances to fool legislation must ex- pect to pay the piper" The States H. liberal laws have driven out foreign insurance companies and the home companies are not able to carry all the insurance needed. The result should have been expected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25
More ROwdyIsnl.
Kansas Citv JournaI

Kansas Clty Journal.
 ing entirely too numerous in Kansas City Scarcely a day or night goes py without the outFages of this class or malefactors being reported to the po- lice Sunday evening gang or Diach ruffians boarded a street car Tn Kan sas City, Kan, and made a vicious as sault on the conductor and motorman'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25
Wbat State Papers
 .Hre Saying
Woods Full of Patriots.

Albertville Banner
 Next year is election year in this State and the candidates will soon be has ory two offices to be filled-Repre- sentative and Sheriff-and 1t Is said that the woods are full of aspiring pa- triots who would gladly offer them
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25
Protect Innectiferous Birds,

EIDa CIIppeF.
 The Clipper does not know the prop CT way to protect the birds by law. but 1t might be a good idea for law to be passed requiring the public schools to have a weekly recitation about insects and birds, as most of the children and grown folks are not posted on the sub ject. Then a suitable criminal statute. would perhaps be necessary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25
CoIumbIana Prosperous.

COEumDianu SeNIlntI
 Columbiana property is worth some- thing these days, and while no fictitious values are placed upon property. nor ex orbitant prices asked. sales end trades show a confidence in Columbfana's fu- ture that has never before been shown. We are informed also that a number of residences are to be built yet this fall. "..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25
A Sumner.
Mobile Herald.

mODll6 f1Skdlu.
 Just hack from long stay in Europe Col Henry Watterson of Kentucky ayers with spirit that he does not own mint ped: has not had a mint Julep in his home in the last twenty years. This appalls. This stuns.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25
TTaeIene CnIcuIntIon.

Dothan Home Journal.
 Some one has calculated how much this whole earth would weigh. and some newspapers are printing his con clusion. It requires twenty-three fig- ures tO tell it. As it is none of our dirt we have not taken the trouble to find out what the figures say.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25
What's ThisF
Athens CouH

Athens Courier
 The Selma Journal nominates Conner and Quarrels for Governor and Lieuten- ant Governor. There will be plenty of quarreling before the nomination Is made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25

We are so accustomed to unblushing and unsurpassable gall on the part of Pennsylvania Republicans that 1t is difficult to be surprised at anything from that source. yet the Republican City Committee of Philadelphia passes the limit Through its mouthpiece. D.
 II, Lane. It Issues a manifesto contain
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25
For Wet Goods to Prohibition Territory

From the amount of jugs shipped here this week well equipped jug works would prove a paying business. We have the clay to use and no mistake. profit, why can't they be made here at profit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25
The Bad Influence Here.

Nobody cares who John Wanamaker and his daughter dine with except for the influence it will have on the rela- tions of the races who are compelled to live together in this section.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25
BIding their Time.

Laf0yette Sun.
 The gubernatorial contest Ia scarcely creating a ripple fin the political sea of decided they will not be swept of their feet by the premature explosion of po- litical bombs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25
u,udrances to Town Growth.

COIIlnsVIIIe GOUrIeF, -
 We still have great faith in this old town. Some of these days these old skinflints and knockers who reside here will be laid on the cooling board. then you'll see Collinsville rise on the wings of prOsperity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25
JULY. 1908.

E. & Noble. Circulation Manager of The Montgomery Advertiser, being duly sworn. says:
 The foregoing statement Of The Adver- tiser's circulation for the mouth of aufys 1905, is true and correct, and compiled after all returns from news boys. news agents ana leftover copies have been deducted.
 E. 6. NOBLE,
 Circulation Manager. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 22nd day of August. 1905.
 r. ". JACKSON (SeaL) Notary Public.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25

A Kansas paper puts it very' diplo- matically when 1t says that a certain citizens of that State has resigned from his wife" We presume the res I~AAAiaa waG duly aGasntad and ale6
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25

Mir. Charles R Westcott leaves, to. Joined in Birmingham by his friend, Mir. A. J. Camp. and together they will spend several weeks at the famous resort
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25

Fire Chief John F. Browder has re turned from Duluth, Minn, where ne attended the annual convention oL Wa No3 tionaI Fire Chiefs He was improved greatly by his trip.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25

Will that dual tariff" platform be strong enough to hold up the ultra stand-patters and the ultra revision ists?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25

There is a Miles boom for Governor of Massachusetts. they tell us. It will fare the fate of most flying machines. we predict.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25

Hon. W. II. Sanford of Troy spent yesterday in Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25
Some Prospective Politics.

A local politician who was trying 10 keep in the shade on Knabes corner, said yesterday to the corner. crowd which always takes a more or less ac- tive interest in political affairs:
 "The people of Montgomery seem to have lost sight of the fact that should Governor Jelks call an extra session of the Legislature 1t would mean a special election in Montgomery County to se- lect a successor of Captain E. H. Screws. Captain Screws has gone to his reward since the Legislature ad- journed and his death left q vacancy in the Alabama Senate that will have to be filled by an election in the event the Governor should summon the law makers together in extra session.
 Tt Is regarded as extremely proba- called In either November of December, yet the possibility of having race for Senator has attracted little or no at tention It has been discussed in the briefest manner and nothing definite Is of General J w. 4. . Sanford. Captain Tyler Goodwyn and Judge Terry Rich ardson mentioned in connection with the vacant Senatorship and one man wrote a letter to the public press suB- gesting that it would be graceful thing to send Justice of the Peace NJ H. Screws to fill out the unexpired dare say that all these gentlemen have considered becoming a candidate for the place and that the mention of their names was due to partial friends But the moment the Governor issues the call for a special session there will Dc some politics sprung in Montgomery County"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25
The OId Orwnu.

The Old OEH0ns l can see 1t now a-standing' in the par Tor prim and neat, With its walnut case and yellow, shiny keys; With its dark blue velvet cushion and it's music rack complete Cts only drawback was rather crazy wheeze.) Twas the first one in the neighborhood and cost a monstrous sum An 'twould even make the very raft CTS ring, When Tildie pulled the stops out, twas the sign for us to come Then around the organ we would stand and sing. An what pleasure when the young folks, on a Sunday afternoon, Came a-traipsiA' in to apend a sosial hour From the other farms around us; some was lovers come to spoon On the sofy! Some was radiant as flower. An the old folks in the sittin'' room would stop their talk awhile, Then their door open wider they would fling,
 would light up with sEIiie
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25

MT. Emmet Moncheiffe left on Thurs day for the mountains of North Caro- lima to be absent for about two weeks
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-25

One bright man of our acquaintance carried 0 funnel home the other night to aid him in finding the keyhole, but he forgot which was the funnel and which the key.