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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-22
This wIll Help Some.

Mobile Register.
 The bill passed by congress requiring Unqt- ed States revenue collectors to publish lists of licenses issued in their districts for the information of state authorities. has caused comment in the North as to what useful purpose 1t serves The bill was introduced by Congressman Humphreys, of Mississippi. and the Northern press would not question its necessity if the conditions in that stats and other Southern states were known. Prior to the introduction of Congressman Hum phreys' bill. Congressman Heflin of Aia- bama, complained in the house that the law officers of his state were unable to obtain lists of licenses for the sale of intoxicauts from revenue collectors. and that blind tigers were being run contrary to ;he local and state laws under federal licenses The same state of affairs in Mississippi led to MT. Humphreys' bill. The new law will stop the illicit sale of beer and whiskey in prohi- bition counties of this state and MississippL under federal license and it will be one of the most effective steps yet taken againae the blind tiger" evil.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-22
Wanted ro R. pre,.r.a.

In Sandown. N. H., there once resid. ed a blacksmith, Timothy Canney strong and healthy. never having been III an hour during his manhood years says The Boston Herald He was sud. denly stricken with a fever. His wife Mary. was frantic when he became de. lirious.
 The old village doctor. being sum- moned. was asked, in fearsome voice 'Ts he very bad. 6octor?"
 "He Is very low. won't live the day out!' he replied. and. leaving some drops" departed.
 Soon after doctors departure Tim regained consciousness. The wife kneeling by the bedside, thought oi his future state.
 Tim, dear" she inquired. dye think yell go to heavenr
 Tshope so,' he answered. But, Mary, dear. would ye mind going to the forge and bringing me big leather apron and lave 1t handy by me. in case there Is any mistake"
 Tim" is somewhere in Maine, wield- ing his hammer, as well as ever.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-22
REPARrEE OF WILLIAMS.
Cnnr Of Congress Gets Call From
 Alert MississippiaB.

Washington. May 21.-TTe minority leader, MT. Williams of Mississippi, having received enthusiastic encour- aement from his party in his course of obstruction of legislation began a systematic opposition to bills in the House today by demanding a second reading on every bill coming up on suspension of the rules.
 Tellers were demanded on the order ing of a second ballot and when the vote was announced, MT. Williams in-
 During the consideration of House joint resolution amending pension laws mo quorum" was noted by MT. Will Hams.
 The chair will count and MT. Can non waves his gavel over the House.
 The speaker: The chair has count ed up to 1e3 and has not finished the count" Goud applause)
 Mir Williams: with a shrug of his shoulders), There's no telling what he would have found if he had fin
 This sally brought forth renewed laughter.
 During another interruption to the passage of the bill and when the point of no quorum was raised the chair ent to do business.
 MT. Beall of Texas rose and asked by what arithmetical process the speaker reached the conclusion that a quorum was present.
 Instantly MT. Cannon replied, The chair counts in blocks of ten and there is a quorum present." which brought hearty laugh from both Democrats and Republicans
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-22
Kentucky and South Carolina.

Charleston News and Courier.
 The readers of The News and Courier scarcely ned to b told that the following Is taken from the Louisville Courier-Journal
 One of the May magazines has this defi- nition of Kentucky breakfassP"
 whats a Kentucky breakfast?" asks Cyclone Bill. --s+-.
 why. a Kentucky breakfast Is 6 three pound steak a bottle of whisley and setter dog"
 ''Vvhat's the dog for?"
 why to eat the steak, of course"
 Why was Kentucky selected to hang that joke on?
 Some state was needed.
 But why was Kentucky selected?
 Because it Is everywhere known that Ken- lucky is the one state whose whiskey Is good enough to dispense with all accompan- iments condiments collaterals and adulter- ations
 We suspect that had the Kentuckian been visiting in South Carolina he would have eaten the steakk and that the dog would have gone away both hungry and thirsty As Senator Ti1fman once said in Fourth of July Dispensary speech. They've got to give us better lqunr.' 3, st.sevs .s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-22
Peaee-De.troying ProsresS.

LondOn tSNpreSS
 There are some triumphs Of progress to which we can not extend an undual- flied welcome We learn that q mis- guided telegraphist on the new French liner La Provence succeeded. when in mid-Atlantic, in opening wireless com munication with both shores stmulta- ueously. The incident is one of sin ister omen for society at large. for the jealous telegraphist who performed this feat has simply banished the quiet life from the sea. Soon it will he nc longer possible 10 take an Atlantic voyage for rest and the betterment of our health. The huge Inner will be In touch with the latest news of London and New York. and their deaks will
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-22
QTY'S FINANCES
TREASURER WILLIAMS SUBMITS
 sEMI-ANNUAL STATEMENT.
Increases Are shown In All Depart ments of work-Mayor Teague Invites Thoughtful Attention Of Aldermen.

The expenditures of the city of Montgomery during the six months ending May 1, were .$27s,963.s1. Dur ing the same period the receipts amounted to $321.559.97.
 In a letter to the regular meeting of the City Council last evening, Mayor Teague forwarded the semi-annual statement of Treasurer Williams. re- garding the condition of the city's f. nances. With this statement. was in cluded a comparative statement of the expenses and receipts for the corre- spending period of 1905 / With the exception of a few items, both the receipts and expenditures of the city have increased. Last year, on May 1, the expenditures for the pre- ceding six months were $233, ,72A57, and the receipts, s2S2.261.53.
 The statement of Treasurer Williams in full follows:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-22
CnrefuI of HIa Brnin.

Justice Holmes Is one of the most peculiar judges the Supreme Court has ever known Tn order that he may pre- serve his mind free from distractions of Information and transformation that would Impair his efficiency and wis dom as a jurist he does not allow him self to read the newspapers. One even ing recently he chanced to meet Sena- tor Crane at social gathering. By the way" he said to Crane, how Is our friend Curtis Guild getting on? Is he still Lieutenant -GoVernor?' Why, no" replied Crane He has been elected Governor Great Scot" eX- claimed Holmes, and lapsed into deep spell of meditation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-22
PIensed Speaker Cannon,

Speaker Cannon paid a visit 60 the minority room in the capitol at Wash ington the other day to see his old friend. John Sharp Williams. It is u bright. cheery, cozy room, and as the speaker settled into a big chair, and looked on the surroundings In which Williams does his work his eye lighted with pleasure. "John," he said, this is a mighty fine room you've got here" Glad you like it, Joe" said John, for you'll be occupying 1t next year"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-22
MADISON PRIMARY.
Democrats VIII Name Nominees On
 August 27.

Democrats Will Name Nominees On
 August 27.
 Huntsville. May 21.-(SpeciaI)- )-The Democratic Executive Committee held a meeting today and issued call tor the election of nominees for Sheriff, State Senator, two Representatives In the Legislature, two Commissioners and a new Executive Committee.
 The restrictions prescribed for the State as to voters were adopted for the county allowing all white. voters who are qualified under the laws of the State and who are Democrats, to vote. Candidates will he assessed their pro rata for the expenses of the elction. Capt. John W Grayson introduced a res the question Of dispensary or no dis pensary, but his resolution was voted down
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-22

lie works to investigate the cost of building a new City Hall on the pres ent site or on a new site and also to investigate the cost of remodeiling the present City Hall. The committee is to report its findings to the Coun- ell. The resolution was adopted
 Alderman Foster introduced reso- lution raising committee on iesis- lation to look after measures affect ing the City of Montgomery before the forthcoming Legislature. Adopted. !.
 Bids for sewerage work, paving ana were opened and referred and the Council at 11:20 o'clock went into executive session to consider com quantity of sidewalk paving laid on Martha. Goldthwaite and other streets.
 New Electric Park Casino matinee today D. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-22

echo with the cries of stewards boys announcing extra specials. The ann bilious operator who next essays to corner wheat or cotton will transact his affairs with a small army of clerks in midocean. The business man who is overworked and needs reoose will probably have to take voyage In a balloon-and even there he I not ling be safe from wireless telegraphy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-22

houses nearby and the railroad termi- nals at St. George. A fireman was re- ported seriously injured.
 The fire was under control soon after midnight. the flames having lbeen con- fined to two warehouses containing cot ton.
 The damage Is estimated at $250. 900. The docks of the light house station, which were for some time in danger, escaped damage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-22
0fncials And Friends Go To Jackson's
 1ux

Officials And Friends Go To JRcksOn's
 Lake Thursday.
 The annual barbecue of the city of- ficials will be held at Jackson's Lake Thursday of this week. This announce ment was given out at the meeting of the City Council last evening, by Chairman Strauss of the entertainment committee. in whose hands the arr engagements for the affair had been placed.
 At 9 o'clock in the morning. the train will leave the union railway sta- tion and 1t will not return until s6:s0 o'clock in the evening. Each subscrib- be furnished with two extra tickets for guests. and upon request to the chairman before o'clock Wednesday afternoon extra tickets can be secured for the payment of $2 each. The tick cts will be taken up at Jackson's Lake upon the arrival there of the train.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-22
BLISS BEFORE COMMITTEE.
Nothing DivuIged As To Testimony O
 RepubIIcan Treasurer.

Republican Treasurer.
 New York. May 2l.-Corneilus N. Piiss. treasurer of the Republican Cam paign Committee testified today in the insurance investigation.
 At the hearing before the Armstrong Committee, Mir Bliss testified to con tributions by the Mutual to the national campaign fund and 1t Is supposed that he was questioned today along the same lines.
 District Attorney Jerome refused ab- soiuteIv to discuss MT. Bliss's testimony today. The other witnesses examined PrelIar and C. O. Gretsinger, auditor and treasurer of the Guarantee Trust Company. an auxiliary or subsidiary or oartization of the Mutual
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-22
Hens of Uneven Underp,nnlnE.

Savannah. (Ga) News.
 A New Jersey farmer has developed breed of hens that ought to prove popular. For a number of years he had been annoyed by a neighbor's hens scratching In his garden, so he set about devising a strain of hens that would stay at homo and not annoy the neiehbors, He says he has succeeded. The new breed of fowls has legs of un- even length. The right leg is about six inches long and the left leg four. Owing to this inequality In underpin- aouaI length. When she endeavors to wander any distance from the coop she walks in a circle and soon finds herself back at her own door. Furthermore, there can be no scratching by hens with mismated legs. When hen stands on the short leg the long one Is nut out of business and when shc stands on the long one the short enc can't reach tho ground.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-22
SALARIES WE'RE RAISED.
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
 DIscuAsed Insurance Feature.

bFOtherhOOO or bOcOmOtAVe engineers
 DIscuAsed Insurance Feature.
 Memphis. Tenn. May 21.-Besides adopting a resolution increasing sub stantially the salaries of the Grand Chief Engineer. his assistants and the President of the Insurance Department, todays session of the convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers was devoted to the insurance depart ment of the organization.
 Discussion of matters relating to this department have practically been con cluded, and save for the changing of the wording of several of the laws, but without effect to their meaning. no changes have been made. The numer- ous appeals of those engineers who have suffered injury but not to such an extent as would entitled them to relief under the laws of the order were de- nied,
 special indemnity fund based on spe- clal assessment for their relief but failed. Trustees for the insurance de- partment will De selected tomorrow fees will probably begin tomorrow af- ternocn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-22
An Aided wnrh

Such an amendment" said Senator Tillman during a debate. would de- stroy the bilrs meaning as the meaning of the epitaph ,on old John Skinn's tombstone was destroyed. An amend ment was lacked to John Sklnn's epi- taph. It consisted of one word-the word friend. It was put on in the dead of night. The epitaph previous to the amendment read: He did his best
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-22
coTTON WAS DESTROYED.
Disostrous and Costly Fire On American
 Docks in New York.

New York, May 21.-Fire started to- night on the American cotton docks be- tween St. George and Tompkinsville. S | The flames spread rapidly and soon threatened to attack the United States lighthouse station and supply
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-22
Totals ..s2s2,261.58 $321,55l

In concluding his letter containing the statement, Mayor Teague said:
 This statement Is self explanatory tention."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-22
Can't Do If

Heart troubles do not get better with the heart contiues to get weaker. They are the outgrowth of exhausted nerve force, and as the heart cannot lstop to rest, as do other organs. 1t must 'continue until completely disabled, and I--that's the end.
 On the very first indication of heart
 weakness, you can stop ell progress and seffect a cure by the use of lDr. Miles Heart Cure [ It feeds strengthens and builds up ehe nerves and muscles of the heart. q had heart trouble for years, pains
 n side, short brea tn, palpitation. smoth- ering spells. Every exertion caused zsharp pains and weakness in the heart. |Am now on the third bottle of Dr. Niles
 Heart Cure, and the result is wonderful.
 Pains are entirely gone. and sleep
 sood, have good appetite. and think pr.
 lilies Heart Cure the best medicine in
 he world"
 & The first bottle will benefit. If not, the
 druggist will return your money.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-22
aulIivnn Gnca Erar RInrnr.

Immediately upon the concluion of the letter of the chief executive, Alderman dinance since it's inception. rose to his feet. His face was red with indigna- tion. If he were discussing the ques- tion of the street corners and by-wa of the city, he acclaimed. he might be tempted to speak of the communica- ton of the Mayor in dispaFaging terms. He might refer to certain inconsisten- cies which he had observed in the con tion at the head of the city govern ment. But as a member of the stately and dignified body which he addressed, he felt that 1t became him to carry himself with moderation. even toward the Mayor.
 He referred with vehemence to the recent occasion when the Mayor had requested the Council to appropriate $1, 900 to the San Francisco sufferers, He compared the state of the Califor mia unfortunates with the unfortunates on the police force of Montgomery,- "who are getting only, $65 a month" the safety of the city while peaceful citizens sleep in thir beds. When the rest of the world Is at rest. they walk in the moonshine patient uncomplain- aSty. ins; heroic in the f"ifiiim'n' Of their
 The alderman insisted that the Cali fcrnia appropriation had all been bunch of free aSdSyertlsing, SSstIsdng, , srnn,, cated. 'I appeal to you whether these heroes at $65 a month should not have suits furnished themT'
 chair. started to respond to the appeal. but his emotion choked him.
 When Alderman Sullivan had con cluded the question rra nad wers been m gone Snr ther speeches The question was call ed for. and the veto of the Mayor over ridden, by a vote of twelve to two.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-22
THE CITY PICNIC.

New Electric Park Casino matinee today D. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-22

At this point Alderman Foster gent up resolution whine caused a flut- citing that the city buildings are in poor condition the resolution directs
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-29
Colorado Librarians Meet.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, Sept. 20.
The Colorado Library association,
consisting of librarians and assistant
is holding it's annual meeting here to-
day, this being the last day of the
noon will be devoted to careful in
spection of the Carnegie Library and
in the evening the members will at
tend their annual banquet and later
will view the closing fireworks scene
of the festival.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-29
LAUNCH ISLANDER SOLD.
Columbia River Craft Taken Over by
p. J. Burns E. Co..

p. J. Burns E. Co..
Wallula Gateway: Capt Wrigley
has sold his launch Islander, to P.
Burns & Co., the meat contractors,
who assumed charge Of it yesterday.
Capt Wrigley will at once build or
purchase a much larger craft and es-
tablish regular run between Kenne-
wick and Umatilla, touching at all
way points He is thoroughly familiar
with all the channels and is probably
the best navigator on the middle CO.
lumbia.
Two men from Missouri called on
Uncle John Lindley one day last week
and requested him to take them to a
jack rabbit patch as they wanted
some items on rabbits to take to Mis-
souri, Uncle John took them to his
rabbit corrals where they enjoyed two
hours of royal sport. They bagged 20
fine ones and took samples of their
ears home with them. They said that
they never saw so many rabbits on
so small a piece of ground.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-29
What's In McClure's

McClure's for October is full of keen
ton. First of all comes Lincoln Stef-
fens' mastery study of the Juvenile
Court Of Denver, with its picturesque
stories Of bad kids" and its vivid,
human portraiture of Judge Lindsay.
cd of dealing with Juvenile offenders.
Burton J. Hend1ick continues his his
tory of Life-Insurance in 1.-The Raid on
the Surplus" remarkable story Of
extravaganza, waste and graft. Geo.
K. Turner tells how Galveston has cut
down her city expenditures, cleaned
and lighted her streets, and controlled
disease and vice under a new form OF
city governments political expert
ment which every citizen of America
ought to study. c. p. Connolly, in the
third chapter Of 1.-The Story of Mon
tana," relates the dramatic story of
Whiteside's exposure Of Clark's brib-
cry Of the Montana legislature-a mar
rative Of exciting incident and splen-
did movement.
The fiction in this number covers a
wide range of subject and treatment.
Harvey J. O'Higgins, in "Tammany's
Tithes,' tells a powerful story Of an
essentially American tragedy. Perez
val Gibbons contributes another Of
his striking South African tales Of adj
venture and romance. James Lincoln,
in zone of the Eighty Thousand"
writes of the Spanish War
from SPANS point of view. 1.-THE Con-
fluence," by James Hopper, is one of
McClure's most successful love stories
and "Killbohgan and KillBoggan," by
Herminie Templeton, is a charming
comedy full of humor and Irish magic.
Kipling completes his stories Of Robin
Goodfellow with 1.-The Treasure and
the Law" a story of the Ghetto of
Middle Ages. "a Rain Mood" by Will
liam Aspenwall Bradley, and Saluto!"
by A. E. Housman, are two pieces Of
delicate and singing verse.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-29
MILLS FACES PRISON AGAIN
ExcOnvICt Under Arrest at Seattle
on Serious Charge.
MAY GET LIFE SENTENCE THIS TINE
OLD MAN LATELY RELEASED
FROM PEN STEALS A GOLD
WATCH.
NAY GET LIFE SENTENCE THIS TINE

E. ]. Mills, alias Wheelwright, faces
life term in the penitentiary. AL
though 60 years Of age, the police will
try him under the cumulative SEN
tence law, and with his two prior con-
victions, life sentence will be the pen
atty, says the Seattle Post-Intelligenc-
er.
Under the name of Wheelright he
was arrested by Patrolman (now SER
geant of detectives) Tenant about six
years ago. Tenant was on the Pike
street beat and saw Wheelright walk
ing out of the Bon Marche with a bolt
of cloth under his arm. Tenant start
ed after the man and Wheelright led
him a merry chase for a few blocks.
He ran like a Splinter and it took
all of Tenants speed to overtake him.
The next day the prisoner said he was
paralyzed and could hardly move when
taken into court. He was convicted
and given a sentence of ten years in
Walla Walla.
His latest crime is the robbery Of
George H, Landes, Of Mosey Rock, in
the waiting room of the Union sta
ton. Landes was sleeping in seat
waiting for the train to leave when
his watch and chain were taken from
him. He awakened suddenly to find
them missing and notified Patrolman
Mason, who suspected Mills and start
ed after him. He ran as if he had
never been a sick man in his life, but
Mason soon caught him and sent him
to the police station. Yesterday he
was again paralyzed according to his
own story, and actions.
Sergeant of Detectives Tenant says
Mills also served a term in the Mon
tana penitentiary at Deer Lodge, but
he does not know under what name.
An information has been filed direct
against him in the superior court and
he will be tried on his prior convic-
tions later.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-29
Lake WASHINGTON REGATTA.

SEATTLE, Sept 29,-At a meeting
of the Pacific Coast Rowing Asso-
citation last night it was decided to
hold annual regattas for the next five
year on Lake Washington. The asso-
citation is comprised of the rowing
clubs of Washington and British Co.
lumbia. Negotiations are now on to
bring Harvard and Yale Fights here
for a big meet during the Alaskan ex-
position.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-09-29
UNWILLING WASHINGTON STATUE
Ceremonies Being Held at
Brooklyn This Afternoon-Pa-
rade of School Children.

BROOKLYN, N. Y, Sept. 29.-The
equestrian statue of George Washing
ton, donated to the city by former
Register James r. Howe and erected
on the Brooklyn plaza Of the Williams
burg bridge, will be unveiled this af-
ternoon with impressive ceremonies.
Before the unwilling, which will take
place at three o'clock there will be
civic and military parade in which
soldiers of the regular army and Of
the State militia, sailors and marines
from the warships at present stationed
at the navy yard, detachment from
the marine corps, veterans of the
Grand Army of the Republic, the
Spanish War veterans, the Veterans
Legion, the Volunteer Firemen, the
Army Volunteer Cadets, the Baptists
Boys brigade and the U. S. Volunteer
Live Saving corps, besides many pub
lie officials and citizens in general will
take part.
The program for the unwilling cere-
monies includes a parade of school
children Immediately preceding the
opening of the exercises on the Plaza
Former Mayor Chas. A. Shieren will
present the statue to Mr.. Howe, who
paid for the statue with the fees he
received while he was holding the Of
flee of register. Mr.. Howe will turn
the statue over to Borough President
Coler, who. in turn, will present 1t to
Mayor Mcclellan, who win receive 1t
on behalf Of the city. Mr.. Martin w.
Littleton will be the orator of the day.
It is expected that Gen. Stewart L.
Woodford and Gen. Horace Potter wilt
also deliver addresses. At the mo-
ment of the unwilling the warships in
the navy yard will fire salute OF
twenty-one guns.