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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-25
RATE REGULATION.


 In his speech at Anniston yesterday where The Advertiser stood on the rate question We can say without going into long discussion that we do not stand with him on his proposition to make the present railroad rates the maximum rates by legislative act, and leave the people at the mercy or law which might stand for four years or until another meeting of the Legis- iature. He has been contending that the Constitution of the Stste lodged the power of rate making in the Leg islature and that he discovered soon l after going on the Commission that the Commission had no power. and that therefore he was running for Governor. Tn what respect as Governor can he do more than as President of the Com mission in fixing railroad rates? The Commission has the power and the Su- preme Court has so decided in the case of the Railroad Commission of Geor- gia. It is better for the people of Alabama to have the Commission fix rates which they can change as occa- sion requires than to tie the State and the people hand and foot to a legisla- tive enactment which must stand four years, or the State be put to expense of extra sessions everytime it Is de- sired to make a change.
 Mr. Conner shifts his ground so often when he gets cornered that we do not know what position he win take in the future, but up to date he has been discounting the power of the Commis- si and exalting that of the Legisla- ture. We know that the railroads pay out more for work and labor in Ala bama than they receive from freights over which the State Commission or the Legislature has control. But for their interstate freight and passengers there is not a railroad in Alabama that could. be run except at a terrific loss.
 Tho Advertiser stands for fair and just regulation of railroad rates and for recognition of the idea that wher- ever there is & complainant there is a defendant and that a judge should give fair consideration to both.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-25
Quite a Change.

New Port News tVa) Press.
 The Montgomery tAla) Advertiser takes up the cudgel in behalf of the coIored people at the North. In com menting on the recent riots at Spring field, O.. it says: They are safe mo- where it seems, north of the Mason and Dixon line. and are apparently re- garded as outlaws. who have no civil rights and are entitled tU no protec- ton"
 recalled that in Chicago. Philadelphia other northern and western cities where the negro comes in contact and competition with white labor he has hard road to travel In many of the smaller places he is not allow ed to stop even for one night. One Of inc glaring inconsistencies of the average northerners attitude on the question is that while he is willing to argue for social equality-in the south, he is not willing to admit even indus trial and legal equality of his negro ncighbor.
 It would be a remarkaole change in sentiment if the time should come when the white people of the south should find 1t necessary 10 call upon the barnarians of the north to stop their oppression Of the negroes
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-25
LABOR AND POLITICS.
President GOmpePs Says Labor Feder-
 ati0n Means Business Now. Washing snarial the EhiladaIphia

President GOmpePs Says Labor Feder-
 atiOn Means Business Now.
 Washing special to the Philadelphia
 The pointed talk given lamor leaders at the White House by the President was not relished by them and there has been little else discussed since than what reply should be made. The Exec utive Council of the Federation of La bor took up the matter early in it's sessions but beyond agreement to leave the whole matter to d committee of three did nothing more than was made a matter of record.
 President Gompers, however, is de- termined to carry the matter to the time to an active propaganda of the labor problems enumerated in the memorial unless some assurance is forthcoming that the demands of the labor unions will be headed in the future.
 He declared tonight that the closing paragraph of the memorial meant ex- actly what 1t said and that if Congress fails to remedy the grievances of the workers an appeal will be made di- rectly to the people. In other words, he said. the Federation of Labor will enter the field of politics and urge or eanized labor to elect men of their own choosing, thus obtaining a personal voice in the Government.
 There will be further discussions of the situation by members of the coun- cil among whom the words of the President and Speaker Cannon have made a deep impression. Mir. Gompers insists the Council is in the right re garding the bill of grievances, that 1t has abundant proof of the representa- tions made and that the condition of affairs in the labor world is the best proof of his assertions.
 The bill of specifications for which the President asked will be drawn up carefully by the committee of three of which President Gompers is to be the head. Further argument will be sub mftted n the eight-hour day for the Jsthmus. on which the President has declind to yield an inch, and other de- tails will be given covering some of the other specifications of the memo
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-25

A late issue of The Headland Post has this encouraging item: Tn addi- ton to not finding any Western meat or corn during a round among our mer- chants recently, we found that none of them anticipated having to buy any. |" We say encouraging because it is very much so. When in any community in Alabama the farmers do not have to go to the merchants for something to eat it shows that they are in a condition to take care of themselves and that Is an exceedingly good. condition for farmers anywhere in our State to be in. The Advertiser would be glad tc read ot many others with the same re- port of progress and prosperity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-25
rn..inesn Ahout Henlth.

O. S. Warden m success.
 When one thinks of the new-fangled ideas about health and sees people on every hand hunting. for disease germs in water, milk meat, fruit and the at- mosphere and analysing everything threading to Swallow mouthful of fear with every mouthful they eat, one almost wonders whether or not life is worth living If we are liable to be made the victims of tens of thousands overWtbinr. in all liquids and oil solids alike. we are just about in the condi- ton to enjoy life as was one of the old tbat eyerybody was trying to poison him. All his foods and l. drinks 1dntSS his wines, everything had to be tasted and tested by some trusted member of his 6ousehoid house before he dared to touch ii himself. -,.,-.., ,tio.. l.. .,.- ,,o,Id if is a person who has become fipical about his health, who lives In terror of germs and must examine and enaIvze everything he eats and drinks looking for infection.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-25
SIDEWALK PENCINGS
nIanfkomery ReaI Estate.

I believe Montgomery is on the eye of one of the greatest booms the city has ever Experienced" said a real estate agent. Real estate in Montgom- cry is as good as gold, Montgomery Is tion and property values once made here are sure to stick There IS no no such thing as imitation, such as in young towns just starting where a person takes great risks in investing In real estate.
 With the present rate of prosperity, everything looks favorable for l00,- GOO inhabitants in Mintgomery in 1910;
 One indication of the prosperity and advancement of Montgomery, Is the na- tural increase of rental values during the past few years. Money invested In Montgomery real estate brings hand- some returns on the investment and people with money have long realized this.
 Where one used to rent house for S15. he now has to pay s20 month. That Is an Increase of 25 per cent. The indications are that rents will even go higher .,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-25
Driftwood
BY PHIL H. ARMSTRONG.

A man isn't a musie-lover because he likes to hear the singing of the tea kettle.
 When the pure food enthusiasts tackle limberger cheese, they are solhs up against a strong proposition
 some men got their raise in life by starting in to run an elevator
 Money makes the mare go in where angels fear to tread
 An -plant--the hen.
 When you roast a man you should naturally expect him to get hot
 A chorus girl always kicks when she has to face the music.
 The reason a woman sits on the floor to put on her stockings and a man doesn't Is because she has more of 1t to pull on.
 If the children of today could have lived when their grandparents did (ac- cording to the stories told) the Garden of Eden would have seemed tame in comparison.
 Once a man loses confidence in you he doesn't put any ads in the want column to find 1t.
 Food for reflection satiates tempo rarily.
 Don't accept the friendship of every one who would adhere to you. Fresh paint is attractive-on fence.
 He who steals my trash steals my purse
 You can have one consolation regard ing the confidence man who talks to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-25
Reasonable Frame of Mind.

Clean (N. Y.) Herald.
 Strange at 1t may seem the anti negro outburst in Springfield. O., fol lowing the unpunished 1ynching of negro two years ago In the same city, appears to have the effect of inculcat- ing reasonable states of mind both south and north. The New York Tribune observes that 1t was to be expected states would be filled with lectures on the display of the mop spirit at SprinEffeid. The opportunity was fairly theirs to return many old com pliments about the wrongs of the ne- gro, and they naturally improved it. part they have improved 1t in good temper. with discussions of the north ern attitude toward negroes well worth the consideration of northern communities The Tribune quoting The Montgomery Advertiser and the Charleston News and Courier. declares that both say wlfat is perfectly true, that despite the southern determina- ton to hold the negro fin an inferior social and political position. the mass of the southern people are personally more friendly anA indusLrially more ern people" More wonderful stlll Is The Tribune's admission that there is good reason for saying that 1t would muc hbecome our agitatOrs for the imposition of political penalties upon the south first to devote their ener- at the north. Today the south de- spite it's political discrimination, of fers the negro far better chance than the north to make living, to se- cure an education and gain that posi- tion as a useful and respected mem Der of society upon which real equali- ty must depend, no matter what the statute books say about it."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-25

you like ,greased llghtning-lightnins never strikes twice in the same place If misdeeds would only miss.
  When a man chooses a calling he only hopes that the world Will giVs him hearing
 man shouldn't tell girl she srSi is the the she is the pink of perfection. Call a man a soft-head and 1t will cause hard feeling.
 Poor Man. ~ Poor fellow; his bark is worse than NiS T Oisu igsuuesb that's the season his wife leads him a dogs life"
 Enough. First Rube-Been in town long? Second Rube--Long enough ter oe short,
 Must Have Money. Prospective Father-in-L -Law-Csh you support a family? e.. a,,a Suitor-I have been engaged Tor hVe years.
 Mabel-I am so happy; Fred said was the flower of his life. .,, Auntie-Well. enjoy 1t while you may; after marriage he will thlnk nioIe about the kind that comes in sacks.
 Miss Prln. He says q love you, dear, l vow My heart is yours, pray listen how It throws for you" She screams, come
 Don't muss my hair" ~ "Your eyes my soul doth seem to sway He cries, Please say you'll name the Rut ali this maid to him will Say:
 Don't muss my hair" Alas for maids, prim and sedate, That make.a lover hesitate, These words long years will make you
 wait:
 -P. H. A
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-25
Montgomery , County.
Talladega Mountain Home.


 Vote for w. A. Henderson for State Senator; he is in full sympathy with MT. Conner in his fight for the people.
 Who Will Fit Conner?
 MT George Jones fixes the Commer- cial and Industrial Association, organ ized by MT Houghton; he fixes MT Teasley, who he Is earnestly support ing for the Senate; MT Conner says they will not fit with him, and We will not work in harness"
 Vote for Henderson for the Senate he will fit and work in harness" with MT. Conner.
 gomery Advertiser of Sunday in full face black type as advertisements.
 The primary election for the nomina- tion of officers was held in Montgomery Monday ip which three candidates were before the people for the nomination of State Senator, and following is the result;
 Houghton, 1,OS0; W. A. Henderson
 The above Is printed for the news feature. It shows that Mir. Henderson who was the Conner candidate, received 2s5 votes out of 2.734 polled. It is not always the best to yoke up with an- other candidate. The harness might not fit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-25
A NEW INDUSTRY.

Announcement is made of the incep- tion of an industry fin Michigan that bids fair to be among the most remu being the apparently simple business of breeding black foxes. And yet 1t may not be so easy as might appear at first sight. The man who now thinks he has succeeded has spent thirty years in his efforts. Though this kind of fox is known in Northern Asia they have not yet been known to be a na- tivs of this continent. and when the Michigan trapper caught a male spec imen thirty years ago he looked on it as freak, but decided to attempt breeding tho species.
 It was only year or two ago that he succeeded in producing a pair of the animals, but now thinks he has succeeded in laxing the strain so that there Is no doubt of suco essfully breed- ing them in future. When we are told that q perfect specimen of black fox skid sells in London for $1,Oo0. we can understard the interest that attaches to the Michigan venture, and why it may turn ou. to be an exceedingly profitable business. We cannot yet tell, it is true, what difficulties may lie in the way of success, but as foxes breed readily in a wild state. we zee no req son why they should not be bred in captivity, just as dogs are. If some Burtanks turns his attention to the business failure is hardly probable. It is true that if they can be produced in great numbers the value of the skins must be reduced, but 1t is not likely that the market will seriously suffer very soon, even If the experiment proves fully successful
 The vote cast in the Congressional primary last Monday was very strong ly expressive of confidence in Hon. A A. Wiley. He remained at his post in Washington, although there was some effort to create opposition to his elec- tion. He has received vote of con- fidence and it would have been strong CT if the primary had been at a later date, because there would have been larger vote boiled and his share of 1t would have been in proportion to the increase. Colonel Wiley has been a very useful Representative and no matter whether friend or foe asked for his services at Washington they were cheerfully rendered. He enjoys the honor of being the first Democrat nom- mated for membership in the Sixtieth Congress and he has been warmly con graduated by his Congressional asso- clates without regard to party lines, for they all like him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-25
nniIdInr Un a Town.

' CiTh There ere is q Commercial Club in Mont, 9F5e most active and progressive busi- ness men of that community. At Its monthly meeting last Tuesday night orous Campaign in behalf of that city. The Advertiser had suggested that the population of Montgomery Iai6 o5ght to to reach 100000 by. the gsad6s ds i1SdoS 15oo us us
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-25

Up in Derby, Conn. female witness was referred to by lawyer as this woman" which application sho resent cd, contending that ne should have spoken Of her as this lady" If the lawyer spoke contemptuously or slightinSly she had right to object to his manner but not to tho term he usAA. A good woman" is the most
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-25

The New York Commercial figures it out that if all the wealth of the United States could be divided out equally, each man, woman and child would have $1.ooo. Such d statement is likely to put many to inquiring where their share Is held.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-25
ynIue of New Buildings.

Nothing Is going to help Montgont- cry more In it's 100000 in 1910 move ment." said a prominent citizen last evening than the erection of these new buildings which we hear are pro-
 'sHandsoniS buildinUs give the city a good look to the visitor. The travelling man who comes here, and sees lot of low, dilipidated. broken down build ings along the main streets of the city. is not going to take away with him a flattering opinion of MOntgomery's in- habitants. But when he sees fine, up- to-date structures. both business and apartment buildings, his impression of the city is going to be much higher. It would be a good thing for the city, and a good thing for the individual property owners of the city If everyone should take notice of this fact. There are a number of old buildings which could be replaced with new and modern structures, at a financial benefit to the owners. and as such greater benefit to the city. The city would gain in reputation, and the owner would gain in higher rents and more rooms for renting purposes The good would be felt in both ways.
 ''Further, the presence of fine build ings will lend a much higher value to real estate. This matter of improve rnent in the Buildings of the business thoroughfarea. must come in the course of time. Now is the logical moment, when the town is on boom, to make the improvements"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-25

Now the statement goes out from Was hington that Roosevelt is backing Carnon for the President!ai nomina- tion in 1908, and that they are working together to bring it about. Well, why not? Par mobile fratrum, or words to that effect
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-25
SuccessfuI Administration.

Governor Jelks' administration of State affairs has been prominently successful. He has outstripped his predecessors in bringing the State up to the highest financial standard; and we believe the people all over Alabama accord to him the merit of an ideal of the States finances due pdimarily to the efficient management of the ex- cent issue of the Aegis just on the eve of another election, to yarn aGI the the 10 the Legislature imbued with extrav- against notions of givernment' There viii be lots of schemes that will fol. low legislators to. the State capitol next winter seeking spolls, invited viii be. the credit of the State was new CT better, and the strong box is full. spoilsman, let us eat, drink and be merry, while the spoils last, for to- morrow they may be gone. But we congratulate Governor JeIks on the successful financial showing his 'd- ministration makes.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-25

The Savannah Press is sniffling be- cause of a report that the cold has ruined the watermelon crop, but its sadness is premature. There's plenty of time yet to plant and grow ali the melons that can be used.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-25
IANuARY. lana.

Daily Average, Janumry 1906 ....,.. s004 Sunday Average. JanuaEy, l9e0 ..... .15.oSo E & Noble, Circulation ManaEer of the Montgomery Advertiser. being duly sworn. says:
 The foregoing statement of The Advar- tisers circuiation for the month of Janua- Fys 1906. Is trua and correct. and compiled after all returns from news boys. news agents, and leftover copies have been de- uucted. E. s. NOBLE,
 Circulation Manager. ewern to and subscribed before me this 18th day of February. 1908.
 F. ". JACKSON,
 Notary Public
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-25
Humor of Ex.Candfdate Tait.

That hunior is an important charac- teristic in the American citizen is em- phasized every. day. The American IS him down and he will rise. with a smile. Hit him hard. and he will laugh while rubbing the sore spot.
 There Is at least one citizen of Mont gomery county who has his full share of the humorous side. Ills name IA Robert Tait, who, at the recent Demo cratic primaries of Montgomery county was defeated for Representative.
 Tn accordance with the State law re- uuirinE that all candidates for non1i- nation shall register an account or all expenses in electioneerins,. within thir- ty days after the date of the primaries, Candidate Tait has submitted his ae- count and filed it with the Probate Judge. The statement is simple. In four items. he shows how he spent Hut there is one unusual feature about his report At the bottom of his col rmn of expenses appears the follow
 The account should be credited with 2,o65 promises which I have discounted The total vote received by MT. Tait in his run was 1.166.
 The condition of Capt John G. Fin ley. who is i'll at hrs nome on Finley Heights. was very encouraging last night. The patient was apparently much improved yesterday and he spent 9 quiet and restful day. The family and friends of Captain Finley feel very hopeful
 Mir. D. L. Heilbron left for New Or leans yesterday to attend the funeral ot his father. who died suddenly of heart disease.
 MT. R. E. Hiden. associate editor of The Birmingham News, spent last night in Montgomery.
 MT. T. P Taylor of Birmingham, is In the city, accompanied by his wife.
 Mir J. W. Malone of Dothan. was in town last night.
 MT. D. A. McArtan of Andalusla. is visiting the city.
 MT, J. o. Chandler of Tuskegee. Is in town.
 Mi. M. L. Huffman of Huntsville, is in town.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-25
Whether robins run or hop is thus

Whether rooms run oF hop is thus elucidated by The Albany Herald:
 The Nortk Carolina man and the New Yorker are both half right and half wrong. The robin hops and runs both In other words. he Is a two-gaited bird and runs or hops, or hops and runs, but when on level ground he perhaps runs more than he hops.
 That is almost as clear as Chatta- hoochee River water. Cant some con- temporary better 1t?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-25

A prominent female lecturer says that work makes women sweet and idleness makes them ''catty." Now will the sis- ters get busy2
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-25

Now we are told that a woman in Missouri was bitten by queer worm and that he tongue has been loosed and she is uttsring prophecies. Well, the worm of the,still" sometimes sets tongues to going.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-25

The long expected has happened. In today's Advertiser will be found the announcement of former Governor ,Jo- seph F. Johnston for alternate United States Senator. John Allen. the fla nous wit and ex-congressman of Mis- sissippi tells story on himself and an old colored man who heard him make speech. At the conclusion he asked the old man what he thought of it and received for reply: well. Mas John. you sho' do give youself a fine recommend. The formal entry of an- other candidate will add some interest to a campaign which has so far been slowly dragging along. Those who are in the race no doubt thoroughly un- ders tand that the Birmingham ex-Gov- ernor is hard working campaigner
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-25

Trunk line-they all seem so to the overworked baggage master.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-25

complimentary term that can be ap- piled to any human being. The words lady and ladies occur probably half dozen times in the Bible. but in almost every instance in which the sex is, referred to it is woman or "wo- men" This Connecticut woman may have had just cause to be offended at the way the lawyer spoke. but the judge was right when he ruled that the word woman is just as honorable as that of lady" It is common now to speak of ladies and gentlemen" but that does not make them better people If the lawyer in this case had referred to a witness as this man." the latter would have had as much right to complain as the woman did. but he would hardly have done SO.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-25
SUBSTANTIAL

The Advsrtisers circulatinn is on a rock bottom basis; the old subscrtbers always stick and new ones are constantly Deing added. Below are the actual number or copies SOLD last month.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-25

You can have one consolation regard ing the confidence man who talks to