The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-24
PATRIOTIC MEN AND WOMEN
 DISCUSS CIVIC RETIREMENT

| dead and he pointed out various in- | stances of how this respect was shown
 among different peoples. He thought that the present age might well take to learn to venerate the ground that held their dead. In concluding, Major Screws said: With. such an unbrokcn record. from the earliest days until the pres- ent. of veneration and regard for burial places, what in the light of such ex perience Is the duty of those who live in the twentieth century? In many localities the most beautiful spot is the cemetery. Here in Alabama, in some cities much smaller than ours, every citizen feels a glowing pride in the care and attention bestowed upon the cemetery. A few paltry dollars do not stand between them and that manifes- tation of love for their dead which characterized even the Indians who first roamed over our hills and valleys. Shall we fall behind tho people of what were regarded as the dark ages, in that which every instinct of humanity teaches should be one of our prime du- ties? It Is not necessary here ana now to go into details of our local situation or to cast reproaches upon individuals or municipality. It Is not too much to say that there Is blame on both sides as to n-beautifying and caring for our cemetery.
 IndividuaIs Must Help. If anything is to be accomplished | in the way of beartifying our city. 1t seems that 1t wilf have to come | through instrumentalitics like the one represented here tonight We are prone to criticise others, whose usual reply is put yourselves in our placea- It has come to point where If any | thing Is accomplished, we will have to put ourselves in others places. Our | cemetery is susceptible of such im- | provement as to make 1t ideally DeautI- | full. If the city cannot or will not remove blots and eyesores then some sort of individual effort will have to be l invoked. We are behind those who 1 lived in what we call the dark ages In l our treatment of our cemetery. Ap- neal after appeal has been made in l vain for improvement of the grounds 1 and the walks and the neglected l graves.
 Every citizen in Montgomery should wish this association God speed. ana
 be willing and glad to give 1t moral
 and material support"
 | Alderman Leopold Strauss spoke on l 'sThe Commercial Value of Civil 1m- provement"
 l Mir, Strauss began his remarks by 1 saving that he was heartily in sym pathy with the spirit of the movement 1 that prompted the meeting. It Is for | the ladies to teach men philanthrophy, patriotism and civic pride. | We should praise our city" said MT. Strauss, because It Is our own | home"
 | MT. Strauss Lauds Ladies. Alderman Struss urged the ladies to use their influence in ingratiating l themselves to the members of the vari- ous committees of the City Council. | Tt seems" said Alderman Strauss, that we are getting out of our self satisfied condition and new life is be- ginnig in civic pride.
 At the last meting of the City Coun- ell an ordinance was introduced to create a Committee on City Develop ment On Tuesday night at the Com mercfaI and Industrial Association, l Montgomery the Beautiful was ably l discussed and now you ladies meet to- | night to give your assistance in civic improvement.
 | "A few years ago the Committee on City Development of our Commercial | Association, began campaign for the State to purchase the other half of the capitol square. Many of our citizens
 made. fun of the idea at the time. but
 now we can all rejoice at the outcome | remembering that from little acorn
 the mighty oaks grow l q shall now attempt to give you | few ideas for your consideration, but I hope that you will not try to do all at | ono time but take each in its time and I work for success.
 'The City Council Is composed of | many committees and you ladies must | educate these gentlemen to assist you. l "First and foremost the Finance Committee. These gentlemen dictate the financial policy therefore you must
 create a favorable impression on them
 so they will appropriate the funds.
 "The Committee on Public Works.
 Get this committee to be liberal with
 paint Keep the public buildings
 cleanly and freshly painted. "The Committee on Streets. Work | on the committee to keep the streets free of loose brick bats, weeds and
 grass also to keep the sprinkling carts
 freshly painted and post no advertise
 ments on them.
 Committee on Light-Ii there are
 any dark streets in the city limits. lights should be placed and electric
 signs should be encouraged in the busi- ness district.
 "Committee on Police-See that the
 Black Marian is used and kept in ser
 vice. as 1t Is a disgrace to a city and a
 hardship on the polict to be compelled
 to drag a prisoner around to the city
 prison.
 "Committee on Fire Department-Our
 Fire Department Is in elegant shape
 and the property Is always ornamental
 as we'll as useful.
 Committee on Market-Cleanlines
 is next to godliness and the market as
 we'll as the green grocery stores
 should be keenly looked after. During
 the summer months screen doors should
 be in every opening and only purest | fOOd shOnld he sold.
 Sanitary System.
 Committee on Sanitation-Our sani-
 tary system is the best, besides we
 have a natural drainage to the river.
 "The Street Carts should make the
 rounds as often as possible and the
 street sweepers should be clad in white
 overalls. The inspection of meats
 and milk should be strictly in accord
 ance with our laws.
 Committee on Cemetery-You ladies
 would certainly render great service
 in giving your assistance in keeping up
 the unknown graves as well as the
 lots where there is no one here to look
 after.
 'The beauty of a cemetery is not only
 a respect to the dead. but a tribute to
 the living.
 Committee on Schools-Our schools
 are all that could be desired. yet you
 ladies should join the petition recently
 made to the Council to give their con
 sent in having French and German taught in our public schools.
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