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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1906-09-14
Wrong Flavor for Bath.

A travelling man who sells flavoring
extracts registered at one of the large
hotels yesterday and told the clerk
that he wanted a bath. The city
water was exceedingly muddy, but
the clerk forgot that. He assigned tho
guest to room with a private bath
attached. Fifteen minutes later the
clerk was called to, the house tele-
phone. It was the new arrival who
wanted him.
"Hey." called the travelling man,
you've given me the wrong flavor"
,"What do you mean?" asked tho
puzzled clerk.
"..'vo got a chocolate bath here."
was the reply. RI want Vanilla
Kansas City Times. l..
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1906-09-14
Escaped With a Fine

J. s. Smith the railroad brake
man who was under arrest for steal
ing a watch from one of bis fellow
employees, had his hearing before
Justice Dow on Monday. Owing to
the fact that the properly had been
recovered and the prosecuting wit.
ness did not desire to push the case,
Smith was discharged on payment
of fine of $40 and costs of prosecu-
ton. -
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1906-09-14
Entertained Birthday Club

Tuesday afternoon the men,
hers of the Birthday Club were en-
tertained by Mrs, Frank Stevens,
the occasion being an anniversary
of her birth.
A very pleasant afternoon wa g
spent and the hostess was the re-
cepient of handsome present fro m
her guests.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1906-09-14
The Governors Duty.

Tho laws Of our state not only give
the right to but impose the duty upon
the chief executive to remove tho CON-
mission in tho event Of its failure to
perform its duty, and. in order to
know when to exercise that function
in question like this, that affects all
the people, the governor should at
least from time to time keep himself
informed as to what is being done by
that body, and I am convinced that
suggestions from the governor to the
commission when questions of the
disobedience OF law or the collection
Of excessive freight rates are known
to him are not only pertinent but de-
manded, and, II elected governor, |
will unhesitatingly make suggestions
to the commission when tho public
welfare seems to demand It, and, It
necessary, file a formal complaint.
The vigorous enforcement OF our
laws cannot be emphasized too strong
". Not only should there be a vigor-
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1906-09-14
Struck BY Lightning

during the heavy thunder storm
OF last Saturday night the house OF
Charles McCaskey, east of the Oma-
ha tracks WAS struck by lightning.
No serious damage was done:
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1906-09-14
Ne DEFINES IT IN A RINGING
SPEECH DELIVERED At
KENYON MONDAY.
DEMANDS STRICT STATE SUPERVISION
Urges Vigorous Enforcement Of Rail.
road Laws and Such Statutory En-.
actments as Are Necessary to Give
the People Square Deal.

Hon. Albert L. Cole, the Republican
candidate for governor, opened the
campaign last Monday evening at
Kenyon. His address, which was
lengthy and carefully prepared, was
devoted exclusively to state politics.
On the railroad question he took
strong ground. He regards it as the
leading question of the campaign and,
If it had not been before, the pro-
nounced stand he has taken could not
fail to make it so now, He stands for
the strict and vigorous enforcement
Of the railroad laws now ON our stat
ute books and, if they are found in any
particular inadequate, for their amend
ment in such way as will afford to
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1906-09-14
GutterSen'S Platform
l agree with the Repub-.
cans Of this State that tho
ma Il no<u p1nA for n A4VtSs

agree with the Repub-.
:icans Of this State that tho
I time Is now ripe for q Revis-
lon Of the Tariff; favor ptac-
Ing Lumber, Coal and nearly
AZ Trust controlled goods on
tho Free List, reducing the
duty on necessities Of life and
al American made goods sold
cheaper abroad than at home.
! believe In tho Republican
doctrine Of Reciprocity and In
q reasonable protection to
! our homo industries and the +
American Iaborer, favor the
election Of United States
Senators by direct vote, q
National antl-pass.law cover
Ing the legislative, Executive
and judicial officials. an
inheritance tax law, and
stringent laws governing COR
railroads and other public
corporations.
=: Respectfully,
Gilbert GuttersOn.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1906-09-14

a . . :
!: It is, therefore, my belief that
: the commission should be spe-
: officially authorized by law to de-
: termine the value of the railroads
: in the state, and, that it may So
: cure all necessary data, should
: have the power to subpoena rail-
: way officials and employees and
: compel them to give their test1'
: mony and to produce books and
: other evidence required.
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Excessive Freight Rates Robbery.

Excessive Freight Rates Robbery.
Too high freight rates tend to rob
both the producer and the consumer
and to lessen, If not destroy. all pros
perity. The transportation question
in all it's forms is in the hands of the
people. The only limitation in the
reduction of freight rates is measured
by business and fairness to the COM
mon carrier. That carrier is entitled
to just and reasonable compensation
for the services rendered., and no
more. Within the limitation stated
the people have the absolute right to
reduce freight rates at will. While
there are certain additions to, and
changes in, our rate laws, which, it
seems to me, are advisable, there are
already upon our statute books laws
which, when vigorously enforced, will
afford very substantial relief, and it
Is the duty of the states executive to
urge that those laws be justly and
honestly enforced. Certainly the ex-
ecutive is clothed with great power
in this direction and it is rightly ex-
pected of him that he will fearlessly
and theoretically exercise that power.
believe that most of the freight
rates now collected in this state
) are altogether too high and that
/: the railroads Of the state are max
Z. ing too much money and I feel
that it is my duty to state that, If
{: elected, shall do all in my power
to cause them to be reduced to a
, point where they are equitable to
both carrier and shipper.
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The Power Of the Executive.
The specific duties which the law
imposes upon the states executive,
which affects the people generally,
are numerous and weighty and his
discretionary powers in that direction
are very great. There was no law
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1906-09-14

every producer, shipper and consumer
the impartial services of these public
highways. He urges such changes as
will make the state laws conform to
the federal rate regulation law, thus
placing himself squarely on the Roose-
welt platform, and he is with La Fol-
lette in demanding that the actual
value of railroad property be made the
basis of railroad rates and urges addi-
tional legislative enactment to secure
such result. An accurate report of
that part of his speech treating Of this
subject is as follows:
Railroad Supervision Must BE Strict.
The farmer is not only the states
greatest producer; he is also the
states greatest consumer. In both Of
these relations the question most vital
to him and to every citizen is that of
railroad facilities, rates and manage
ment.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1906-09-14

3 Under conditions Of modern
: business the railroads are our
: main highways. In permitting
: them to be owned and operated
: by private capital the state has
: entrusted to their owners the dis
, charge of a function over which it
: should exercise the strictest SUI
: pervision.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1906-09-14

GUS enforcement OF our state laws, out
We should at all times endeavor to
create public sentiment which may
insure the enforcement of our federal
rate statutes. +h.&
Pass System Vicious and Harmful.
The practice of giving free passes
to public officials and favored individ-
uals not in the continuous employment
Of the railroad companies Is vicious
and harmful to the public welfare.
Therefore, believe law should be
placed on the statute books prohibit
ing the giving or receiving Of such
passes, and this will open q way to
the enactment Of a law fixing maxi
mum price for the transportation Of
passengers at cents per mile,
The Private Car Nuisance.
Great abuses have grown up and |
wrongs have been perpetrated under |
what can perhaps properly be charac-
terized the private car nuisance" by |
which unjustifiable rebates have been
secured. The right of eminent domain |
is given to railroads on account of |
their being quasi-public corporations.
The use Of private cars along those
highways is not contemplated and is
harmful to the public welfare and it
seems to me their further use should
be prohibited by law. f
4 . . . . . . . . . . . .
: Relating to favored shippers is
: one of the most harmful practices
/: in which the railroads have ever
{: engaged. That practice tends to
/: stifle competition and breed mo.
: nopoly. The legislature has al.
t: ready aimed to reach these abuses
!: by law, but I am in favor of
{: Strengthening our statutes on that
{: subject so that this odious and :
{: demoralizing practice will be
!: crushed out, or those who attempt {:
: it be sent to jail. II,
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Demurraee Charges Excessive.
During recent years great abuses
|
under what is known as "demurrage
charges" and for many years ship
pers of our state have been compelled
to suffer long, damaging and appar-
emily needless delays in getting cars
to be loaded. These abuses can only
be corrected by the strong and Wig
Drous arm of the state In my opinion
4 law should speedily be enacted cor
recting these evils. ~
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: In all ways that are practicable
: and beneficial to the shipper I
: should the statutes of our state on
: the question of railroad super !
vision be made to conform to the
: regulation rate law recently enact
: ed by our federal government.
In the event Of my election will
not only recommend to the legislature
the passage of such laws as ~ have
but will use all honorable
means in my power as governor to
secure their enactment.
AS our platform declares:
There should be such readjust-
ment of freight rates and charges as
will afford to every producer, shipper
and consumer the impartial service of
these public highways" Ii
But the one point wish to empha-
Iize, the question Of the greatest con-
Germ to all the people 10 the railroad
rate questionable vigorous enforce
nnent Of the laws We have on that sub
lect and the enactment Of such fur.
ther laws a. are necessary, to the end
that exact justice b done to all par!
oiee at interest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-23
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.
Much Interest Taken in Meeting at
 CIantoTa


 Clanton. July 22.-- Especial. )--The town has been absorbed in the Sun day School Convention of the county, which has been in session for two days The years work under the Presidency of Hon. T. N. Crumpton of Maplesville. showed marked progress and the af- fairs of the association are in good condition President Crumoton, who was not candidate for reelection, is succeeded by Professor Judson Strock. who will put earnestness into his work.
 The convention was addressed by Rev. MT. Jenkins and Miss Kennedy.
 Mrs R. D. Johnson last night. in her address in behalf of the Boys Industrial School. made many and last ing friends for the school The citi- gems are convinced that this school is doing much good.
 mass meeting of the Democratic and conservative voters was held here w~.-terday. It was largely attended and much enthusiasm prevailed. h. dications from yesterdays meeting point unquestionably to Democratic victory in November.
 S. M Adams. W. B. Craig and H. Doster were endorsed, respectively. for Commissioner of Agriculture, Con gressman and State Senator. No coun- ty officers were endorsed for the res son that the field IS yet open for en- tries.
 A priary election for nominations was ordered for August 27th.
 The himsy pretext of the Populist- Republican combine for its existence win be exposed in the coming cam paign
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-23
THE OUTLAW PARLIAMENT.
Two Hundred Members at VibOrrr
 Await Arrval Of Leaders.

Two Hundred Members at VibOrr Await Arrval Of Leaders. St. Petersburg, July 23-2:a0 a. m.- The following dispatch has been re-, ceived from a representative of the l Associated Press who accompanied the
 members of Parliament to Viborg. It | Is dated Viborg, midnight:
 Two hundred members of Russia's
 outlaw Parliament are gathered here
 at the Hotel Belvedere, awaiting the
 arrival of Count Heyden. M. Stakovitch and other prominent members of the right before opening the session at which will be adopted a manifesto that the people be summoned and that they
 stand by the dispersed assembly mem bers of all shades of opinion, especially
 the Constitutional Democrats. Present among the members here are M Nor Emtsef, President of the House; Prince Peter Dolgourokoff and Professor Grodeskull. its President, and other officers.
 The meeting will be called to order as a regular session of Parliament. The dining room of the hotel where the members are assembled is in great contrast to the imposing surround inEs of the Tauride palace. Ii k crowded to suffocation with excited and perspring deputies who are gath cred according to party affiliations and informally caucusslng and debating and discussing the text of their appeal There Is a strong possibility that all parties will come to an agreement on the appeal as the Radicals are not disposed to insist on an oyer-violent manifesto demanding the immediate sumoning of a constituent assembly by revolutionary means to which the Constitutional Democrats object The latter appear to be downcast over the of Parliament. but the mem bers of the group of toll aud the So- cialists. are In an exceedingly combat i've mood.
 ''THe corridors of the hotel are crowded with correspondents and sym pathisers with the members of Parlia- rent. Among those latter are rum- ber of the members of the Council of the Empire.
 "A crowd gathered in the adioip- ing streets, but there was no demop- stration"
 The correspondent telephoned at o'clock this morning that the session hal adjourned until o'clock No defi- rite action was deci1a up~n brt { was reserved in principle t> adous ar address to the people that the lime for action had come in view of the uncoh. stitutional procedure of the govern ment, but appealing to them not to re. sort to measures which worid entail bloodshed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-23
DEFENSE OF THE GOVERNMENT.
Comptroller of the Empire Gives tI
 the Side of the Ministry.

Comptroller of the Empire Gives the
 the Side of the Ministry.
 St. Petersburg, July 22.-M B. von Schwanebach. comptroller of the em- pire, and one of the members of the ministry who remains in office, tonight gave the Associated Press the govern ments explanation of the motive nec- essitating the dissolution of parlia- ment In a most emphatic fashion he tried to impress upon the correspond ent that dissolution did not mean a return of the old regime and that the emperor had not abandoned his pur- pose to introduce a representative gov- ernment in Russia.
 You can tell the American peo- ple,' said General von Schwanebach, that this step was forced upon the government as the only way of ex- tricating the country from the horrible reign of blood and terrorism which prevails The dissolution of the pres ent parliament does not mean a re- turn to Irresponsible absolutism The past is dead forever.
 From his majesty's own lips can assure you that he still believes in the principle of popular representation and intends to adhere to it, but he be- came convinced that the present par liament was elected under abnormal conditions and did not represent the true sentiment of the country and that It was necessary to make another ap- peal to the nation"
 What is the history of the ukase?' was asked the comptroller
 Ever since the assembling of Parlia- ment,' he replied. "the intransigeant temper displayed convinced us (the ministry) that the principal object of those in control was to make 1.-the cen
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-23
LABOR DAY PARADE
UNUSUAL PREPARATION BY BIH-
 MINGHAM COUNCIL.
Feels Called Upon to show that Union ism is Not Dead in the Mineral District--Mfners to Par
 ticipate.

Birmingham, July 22.--(Special. )-- Organized labor in Birmingham and the Birmingham district has conciud- ed that ft is absolutely necessary TOT monster demonstration to De maoe to show that the organization is Tar from dead
 At a meeting of the Labor Day Com mistee of the Birmingham Trades Council today reports were made Tn regard to the preparations being made for the celebration of Labor Day Sep tember 3.
 Hon. Charles F. Neill. United States Commissioner of Labor. has already sent his letter of acceptance to an in- vitation to speak here Labor Day and letters are looked for from others of equal prominence. The railroads have granted rate of one fare within q radius, of one hundred miles of Bir- mingham The United Mine Workers of America have been asked to turn out in full in the procession to be held in the morning of Labor Day and it. is possible that arrangements may be concluded looking to the com ing into the city of between five and six thousand coal miners with their bands to show that while a strike has been on for more than two years in this State the organization is still Intact and the leaders assert that they are in shape to continue the strike for some time.
 The Trades Council met this after noon and heard the report from the Labor Day committee and the mem bers were congratulated on the work done so far. It Is believed that ten thousand men at least will be in the parade. on the morning of Labor Day. With but few exceptions the labor un- ions in the Birmingham district re- port healthy conditions. both as to membership and success in the busi- ness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-23
v,D Trouble l1.. for the Ieeman.

4NSW TUT T EIEItSs ------7 ' T-l
 That old conundrum. How would you like to be the iceman?" seems like( ly soon to be of easy solution, for tho success in Toledo in proving the ice} mans lot. at least occasionly, an un< happy one has evidently inspired emu< lation in many parts of the country From city after city come reports ok proceedings like those which put To- ledo conspirators in jail despite tho frenzied efforts of their many lawyers and exciting days are evidently iR preparation for the iceman wherever they have worked after their kind and utilized the excuse provided by na- tura for putting up the price of their not object if the chase is swift and fierce. It has no love for the iceman and it Is sure that 1t Is paying more than 1t wants to pay for lee
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-23
CompIninf of rmmierant.

A story of cruelty to immigrants, who were recently brought south from New York. was brought to the city yesterday by Henry Rodenbeck, who Is of Fort Wayne, Ind, and who came here from one of the lumber camps near Florala and Lockhart. Ala. Ro- denbeck alleges that the foreigners, who cannot speak English. are poorly fed. and that sometimes when the fore men in the woods become enraged at their ignorance in doing their work they are given a whipping with a harness tuck. He claims to have seen two eases of this kind, and says that he got disgusted and left. He stated further that he and twenty-four other men were secured in New York through misrepresentations of a labor agent they being promised from $1.50 to $2.50 per day, and upon going to work found they were getting only $1 per day. He says that so far as he is concerned that he was treated very well. as he had sense enough to stand in, but that the immigrants are little better than slaves. He says there are nearly 100 of them in one camp.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-23
SANDERS WILL QUIT
CHIEF DEPUTY TO LEAVE OFFICE
 OF SHERIFF.
Has Served Long and Faithfully in the once Which He VIII Give UD--
 Burglars Again in Evidence In Pensacola.

Pensacola, Fla, July Especial. )-- Pensacolians were surprised this morn ing to learn that Chief Deputy Sheriff Sanders would shortly sever his con nection with the Sheriffs office. with which he has been connected as chief deputy for many years. The chief dep- uty would not confirm or deny the story when asked regarding it. but re- ferred all to the Sheriff, who could not be found Those who are in po- sition to know say that the chief dep uty will not be in his present position ten days longer, and that if is with the consent of the sheriff that he is leav- ing the position.
 The deputy has held the position so long and is such a capable officer that the statement caused much surprise. Whom the Sheriff will secure to fill the position is not known.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-23
FOUGHT WITH BARE KNUcKLEs.
PuguIistic Encounter winds Up In a
 Free Fight.

New York. July 22.-A prize fight with bare knuckles between "Amby" McGarry of this city and Willie Hosey. of Albany. two lightweights. was held on a barge in the North river today off 125th Street in the presence of more than 300 spectators.
 A decision of the referee in the fourth round giving the fight to Me Garry becausee of al alleged foul re- suited in a free fight. The ring was formed on the main deck and the fight began by Hosey sending in a whlrl- wind of uppercuts to McGarry's jaw. In the third round Hosey knocked Me Garry down twice. In the fourth. af- ter Hosey had sent his man backing all over the ring. McGarry dropped to the floor and claimed foul which the referee allowed
 In a moment the barge was the scene of 4 wild mix-up but the tug boat with the barge in tow reached the dock before any one was serious ly hurt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-23
saving Guests From Tips.

NpW lOTk OUT,
 The tip has become important enough to be noticed even in the pri- vate houses. Consequently the ex- pense of country house visiting has been reduced considerably. There are so many servants in large establish ments and they came to expect so much that it was necessary to pro- tect the guests. Tn many country houses. therefore. small printed card hangs in every guestroom It an- nounces that the servants receive ad- ditional wages on condition that they accept no fees from guests.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-23
CAMPAIGN IN MARION.
Candidates Win Put in a Busy Three
 Weeks.

Hamilton. July 22.-- Special )--The campaign of the county candidates has been set for the three weeks imme- diately preceding the first primary, August Is, 1906, beginning July 30, 1906. at Shotterville. There may pc several issues raised between the can didates for the Legislature as pr. B. Goggans wants to work the State and county convicts. on the pub lie roads and is opposed to increasing the tensions to the Confederate sol diers and their widows.
 The county meeting of the Farm CTS Union was in session af the White House for three days and ad- journed yesterday. T. A. Morley. State President. w A. Morris, State Organizer and Manager, and 5. Y ParbeP Business Agent. were all present and made speeches Friday President Morley presided.
 The friends of Hon. W. C. Davis o' Jasper regret to learn that he mas withdrawn from the race for Stat" Senator.