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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-16
In The Senate.

One of the old customs of the United States Senate has in recent years been honored more in recent years than by the ob- servance. That is the traditional con- straint to which new members were subjected and which, by an unwritten law, required them to keep silent OF take little part in discussions until they had passed a period of probation in erence for the more experienced Sena- tors. Of late years new Senators have not hesitated to assert themselves anu their rights upon the floor without waiting to become seasoned. A note. worthy departure from the old idea of senatorial propriety was made yester- day by Mir. LaFol1ette, who, although having been a member of the senate for less than three weeks. preoipitated long debate and led in a discussion which occupied most of the days ses, sion. It is well enough that the old rule is broken. It Is necessary to main tain a proper senatorial dignity ana "senatorial courtesy" that is not too obstructive, but there Is no good feas- on why a new Senator who has lde9s to advance on public questions should not join in the discussions whenever he deems it necessary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-16
HOW Is ThIss
Macon Telegraph.

Macon Telegraph.
 Hon, B. B comer G1err0r of Aia5ama da5 In IS tba pursuit of that oface he is making a Vigorous canvass of his State. tel egram from Montgomery says:
 MT. Conner argued that if the rail- roads can live and prosper with tho low rates in Virginia, North Carolina and Georgia, they can in Alabama. and they are taking advantage or Alabama, he says in charging from sl. to $2.20 He accuses the Western of Alabama of increasiHe It's rates seventy per cent. when 1t crosses the line from Georgia into Alabama, and the Southern with same circumstances. He said that rates were made three ways, by competition, by law and by cuptdity. and thought that God ought to pity any @ state where named method, which. he claims. Is the case In Alabama
 "Discussing the argument that the Legislature Is the only , power which l he was of that way of thinking. He said that though there were statements that it could delegate It's powers, such men as Richard olney r.. dld drdln not 6!inl think He said if he had his way he would have the Legislature make the pres ent rates the maximum Hor all time to come with no charges in classifca- 'lPR We aiio"t do not doubt how true, or un- true. his statements are, Tn regard to inc difference in rates. in the cases cited but the inteTeStngS be1g Sangbt IaG} Is n tha. gubernatoral campaign that the case is reversed-that Georgia is getting the 06 a previous occasion Mir Conner r,es onoted as saving that he would gladly accept for Alabama the Geor- pla rates.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-16
The Springfield Travesty.

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 The jury that tried eight young men all under 25 years, we are toid1st Springfield, Ohio. charged with parttc-- ipation in the recent riots, found all eight guilty and recommended them to the mercy of the court. By all means was that recommendation right and by that token should the judge extend mercy. Eight boys, forsooth, out of the thousands who defied the law, assault ed innocent people and destroyed the property of citizens are singled out for prosecution, while the tougns, buns, incendiaries and ring-leaders are allowed Immunity The outcome Is a travesty upon judicial proceedings and an open exhibition of official in- competence if not something worse There are a number of instances in the South where influential ringfeaders or iynching mobs have been haled before the courts and sent to prison; in no instance Is it recorded that Southern officials have tried to lay the penalty upon Irresponsible boys; if they found 1t impossible or maybe undesirable to prosecute the real culprits they have done nothing reconciling their official tergiversations on the score Of expedi- ency or what not. It Is not to be be- lieved a moment that the Spring field officials did not know who the real offenders were and their efforts to deceive the country with arrest ot a few thoughtless, needless youngsters only aggravates their offense and deep ems the disgrace the mob put upon the city. Our Northern friends can't gef any consolation out of any phase or this Sprfn gheld incident,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-16
A Discreditable vote.

New 1ork Times.
 The vote by which the bill to mod mod. crate the taxes on Philippine trade was slaughtered in the Senate Commit. tee is extremely discreaitable. It would fair, to call 1t disgracefuL Eight of the thirteen members of the commit tee voting voted to kill the bill out Hss Tsht Tvs 9f them wsss snds gee, (Conn.0 Dick. lohio,) and Nixon, (Nevo Three were Democrats: pu- sois, ddaho.S stone. !Mo, and cnl- nd only three Republicans voted for the bill: Lodge, (Mass.o Long. (Kan..l and Beveridge. ,lInd;.) and two Democrats. 1t will be seen that the majority of the members of each party on the committee voted to kill it.
 It simply reduces ali taxes on Philip pine trade to those on tobacco and su- gar, and reduces these to 25 per cent of the present rates. Its purpose ,s. and it's effect would be, to help the islands support themselves and to ad : vance the people on the road to that reasonable prosperity which alone can auiiity in the new possessions. It was of the very essence of justice and com mon sense that these people over whom Id % to the obiisations of allegiance. should have free access to our. mar kets for their products. So simple and fundamental a demand of equality we could not refuse except in spirit or .the most .detestable tyranny: It is ty- rannical because it is arbitrary, vex- atious. oppressive. It Is exactly what our forefathers complained of in the policy of the mother country and took arms to resist. It is stupid. because it tends to arouse spirit of just re- sentiment In the people of the Philip- pines. And 1t Is grossly selfish. for 1t is well known that the opposition to the bill springs mainly. from interests wlkch, through rich ana powerful and rrosperous, fear the competition of Philippine sugar and tobacco. We have followed the debates on this question with much interest, and we have seen, literally, not one respectable argument against the bill. not one argument tnas mat on contempt for the rights of others.
 We shall not believe. until we are forced to, that the adverse action or the Senate Committee ts final. The sentiment of the country is fairly re- flected in the enormous vote for the bill in the House, where the majority for it was 1S7, and that sentiment will In the long run prevail even over the stubbornness of the United States Sem ate. For the moment there is no doubt that the opposition to the bill is in part due to ill-feeling toward the President, who has advocated the bill mingiing Of motives Is to the last de- gree foolish and childish, 1t is unwor- thy of boys in the upper grades of grammar school. and when the silly passions aroused by the quarrel with the President have had time to cool we shall expect to see decency resume It's sway and the bill to pass
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-16
SIDEWALK PENcnNGs
The Late c. D. Kexes.

The late George P. Reyes. who died in Sheffield few days ago. was for many years a citizen of Montgomery. When quite young man he came here and he was for a number of years Register in Chancery. His first wife was Miss Fannie Gayle, sister Of the late Philip H. S. Gayle.
 During all the years since his boy. hood Mir. Reyes was a consistent ana devoted member of the Methodist Church and was one of the chief work, CTS in the Sunday School and in all movements connected with the Court Street Church.
 ' For year or more in 1878 and. 1879. he was on the editorial stan of The Advertiser and in that position as Tn others demonstrated that he was a writer of force and ability. He had his ideas and ideals and lived. up 10 them. Under any and all conditions ne was opposed to the use of liquor ana
 In the early days of Sheffield Mir. Keves moved to. that place and was ever afterwards identified with IL
 He had many warm friends here Wno admired and esteemed him while. liy- ing and who regretted to hear or hls death.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-16
Looking Forward With Hope.

Boston transcript.
 There Is more trouble ahead for the automobilists In five years or there- abouts the question of fuel may become for them very serious one Gasoline, for which there has been such a re- Is much higher in price than it was when the demand began, but that isn't the worst feature of the case. In a few years there may be no gasoline or there will be so little of lL In proportion 10 the amount wanted that the price will be prohlbltive Alcohol. it is suggest ed, may come to the rescue, but in or der to get 1t at as low a figure as we now get gasoline, 1t will be necessary for many persons to change their minds. The internal revenue tax on spirits must be taken of if alcohol Is to be put on the list of automobile fuels. And that will come to pass-- eVer2
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-16
Hopeful of Democratic success.

Washington Post.
 If the Democrats do as well in ev- cry part of the country as they give this wear, the Republicans will be in the minority in the next House of Rep resentatives." said J. M. Colvin, Of Boston, at the Shoreham
 q think we shall see in the Old Bay State a repetition of the political unfleaval Of 1890, when the majority of Congressional districts was swept by the Democrats. Our people, with out regard to party, are bent on low ering Of the tariff schedules and are keen for Canadian reciprocity. The stand-pat theory Ras fe wfriepds any and there some aged mossback, who refuses to note changed conditions, and who believes that protection is sa- cred"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-16
COLOR LINE IN NEW ENGLNAo.
Negroes Protest Against Being
 Barred from ROstOn V. M. c. A

Negroes Protest Against Being
 Barred from Boston Y. M. c. A. Boston Special.
 New Haven, Conn.-The directors Of the Young Mems Christian Association full membership facilities, whereupon the negroes withdrew The negroes have their own building and club in Golffe street, but they also wanted all The white members there objected to the negroes using the pool tables and gymnasium.
 The negroes issued a circular letter in which they said We can not. as self-respecting colored men, subscribe to your policy. Out of sheer self-de- fense, we have to put ourselves on rec. ord It Is becoming clearer every day that colored men. even here in New England, have got to begin to be sem sitive about their rights. Indeed, tkey must begin to be insistent."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-16
It Is So Elsewhere.

No reason exists why the child in the Chicago public schools. once he has mastered reading, writing and arith- metic. should not take up basket weaving, pottery. bookbinding, wood carving or anything else that will keep him out of mischief. .~-
 But there is every reason why no child should be allowed to waste any time on anything until he has learned to perform all the ordinary processes rapidly, to read with full knowledge of the subject in hand. with clear enunciation, accurate pronunciation and intelligent emphasis, to spell all ordi- nary words al sight and without both ering the dictionary and to write rap idly. legibly and easily
 know the history of tae United States
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-16

passing on a question involving an in- crease of their own pay, but they did not, or could not, 1t seems. At any rate, by and with the advice of the Att torney General. who found some loop holes in the Constitution that no ordi- mary man could see, the judges held that the act was constitutional and valid, and that they are entitled to the raise. To quote again from The Cour- ant, "there was foundation for the general surprise that the court con- sented to consider the case at all. The common hope was that it would be cest out, bag and baggage, by unani- nous action. It has been exceedingly dificult. if possible. to find a lawyer of repute who has not been outspoken against the measure. The high stand ing of our Judiciary has been some thing which somehow each citizen has taken personal pride in. It has been one of the choice though intangible as- sets of Connecticut, a source alike of strength and comfort. It is hard to see why, from now on, there win not be divisions of opinion. arguments and discussions of questions that should never be entertained at all."
 The Hartford Times is not less dis gusted over the outcome of the mat ter. It thinks that when provisions apparently so plain as those of article three of the Constitution and article twenty-four of the amendments can be shown to mean almost the opposite of what they say and up to 1903 were un- derstood to mean, much more skill should be demanded of those who are allowed to frame laws or constitutional amendments.
 True, but can there be enough skill in legislative body to frame a law that the Supreme Court cannot set aside, if so disposed? And the discred- itable part of this performance lies in the fact that the judges were passing on question affecting their own pock- cts. If the case had been one in which they had no pecuniary interest we might wonder at their finding, but would have no cause to charge selfish reasons for such a decision. There seems no reason to doubt that these judges have placed themselves in a quite unfavorable position.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-16
No Place For n Poor Man.

PhIIadeIphla NecOfu --t "a
 A poor man had better keep out or
 and thev come every two years. No man can go to Congress without neglecting his law practice or his busl- ness. If he Is a poor man ne VIII pro habiv lose his clients or his custom CTS: A small business or practice Will not support partners or managers. After a few years in Congress nine men ont of ten are beaten for renom- nation and then if they have not fortune or an established business to fail back on they will try to get some d srnnert. and may not be successful
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-16
Center of MethodIsn,.

BeIma JOulnaI.
 The general conference of the Meth odist Church, South. which will meet In Birmingham next May, promises to be an epoch making meeting of that body. The Blrmingham Methodists entertain the members In a suitable manner and to give to the conference every facility for the rapid and sys- tematj@ conduct of it's business. While the body Is in session the eyes of thousands of Methodists from the Geor- gia and Carolina coasts on across the continent to the Pacifis slope will be turned towards Birmingham and 1t will be the center of Southern Methodism for the time being.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-16
Forcing Nature Perhaps.

AmerIcan MeuIcIne,
 Every autumn tho papers of the lar- ger cities are much concerned over the inadequate school facilities and pub fish dreadful statistics of the thousanda of pupils who must be placed on half time, yet 1t has long been known that in London schools the half timers who work half of each day. really progress faster than those who go to school all day. Have we not upset nature too quickly in our schools also?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-16
FRIDAY, MARCH le. 1908.
USING THE WHIP.

Speaker Cannonis wrath because the Senate amended the Statehood bill is stirring some of the Republican orr gans to talk pretty straight to him. For example. The Kansas City Journal begins an editorial with this plain lan- guage: /
 The trumped-up excuse which Speaker Cannon offers to justify his and Indian Territory to statehood plainly exposes the poverty of argu- ment on the part of the advocates of the Hamilton omnibus bill. Not being able to find any reason based on the facts or the merits of the measure as it passed the house, the speaker Is training every nerve to arouse the 'ide of the representatives on the round that the Senate is "defytng ne House." and he urges that self ,espect requires the members to stand up for themselves.
 The Journal evidently doesn't real ize, or doesn't care, that every chunk thrown at Cannon on this subject hits the President as hard as it does the Speaker, for Roosevelt Is primarily re- sponsible for the passage of the bill through the House in its original shape. Leaving that out Of consider
 
 tenabIe ground for Cannon's i'll hu- nor. The Senate is a coordinate branch of the government. with cer- tainly as much right as the House to amend, strike out or otherwise exer- else it's judgment on any measure com ing before it. The Senators individ- ually, and the Senate as whole, are under no bonds or obligations to ac- quiesce in and ratify the action of the other wing on any question. Senators are as free to express their judgment and sense of right and duty by voice and vote as Representatives are. They would have been false to themselves and to their duty if they had acted otherwise than as they did. The an- grv ~-.ticism and discrimination of Mr.
 on are impudent and impertinent
 it mildly
 can not predict what the House 1o. We were genuinely surprised
 l the railroad bill in its original
 pc went through that body under
 big stick of the President and the
 I-whip of the Speaker. We were equally surprised at the passage of the Statehood bill in the same man. ner. Will they still obey his orders? He declared, if not in exact words, at least in plain meaning. that if any re- fuse to vote as he wishes and directs he will not recognize them when they want a bill passed for a public build ing-"or anything else that you would like to do for the needs or welfare of your constituents" Is it possible that Congressmen will cringe under his bull whip and persist in the injustice per petrated by the original Statehood measure? We certainly hope not.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-16
VIII Be Returned.

Washineton specials to Georgia and Texas papers state that the. opposi- tion to Congressman Bankhead, of Ala bama. has attracted much attention among Southern representatives, as all of them feel a personal interest In the important committee positions he holds The Southern members feel that the whole South would lose by the retire. ment of the Alabama Cogressnman and among others who have expressed themselves on the subject is Congress- man George Burgess. of Texas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-16
TiIIman'n Love Licks.

MODIIe I'VE BIsIGIs -
 Senator Tillman will not confess that amicable relations exist between him and the President He says, they "ap- pear to exist" Then he proceeds to accuse the President of lightness and flippancy, likewise ignorance. If there are any amicable relations we feel sure they are strained,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-16

The Hartford Courant ruminates that we have been dealing with the Indians for three centuries. "and do not know how to do it fairly yet and The New Haven Register adds, apropos of some recent occurrences in the Philippines, that there is absolutely nothing in our treatment of the Indian that jus tifies us in expecting the government to do justice to the Filipino If he is to look forward to his future from the hindsight of the Indian. MT Filipino has tough job to persuade himself that he has any. And it is because this is so that we should quit prat- ing about benevolent assimilation, p and settle down to a commercial un- derstanding of things"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-16
CouId Not Draw It.

schoo, teacner one day during the hour for drawing suggested te her pupils that each draw what he or she would like to be when grown uP. girl showed an empty slate.
 why" said the teacher lsn there anything you would like to he when .'Yes" said the little girl. would like to be married. but ] don't know how to aEaW 4
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-16
Not So Here.

It seems that in the case of represen- tatives from Madison county that the office will have to seek the man. This iS very near impossible in case of a primary. A convention might con script some good men and thereby save Madison. Otherwise 1t looks gloomy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-16

wasted for so long a time as the money spent in a poor book. If the money was fooled away on something to eat what 1t brought disappears; or If 1t was spent ons something to wear US product wears out. But the book on which money was wasted stares the purchaser in the face every time ne goes near the bookcase.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-16
Nd Harm would FoIIow.

Birmingham Ledger.
 It would be a joke on Atlanta If the people of Georgia should conclude to believe what the Atlanta papers say about the Atlanta candidates and quiet@ ly elect Colonel Estill Governor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-16
esteemmed Republican con

Our esteemmed Republican con- temporary, The New Bedford Stand ard, referring to Keifers attempts to reduce Southern representation, says "Keifer may be going at this in a wrong way. but he is attacking an injustice which is not likely to be re- moved without making a deal of trou- bIe for both parties and politicians" Yes, lie is going at it in the wrong way, he is the wrong man to go at it, and he comes from the wrong place. Finally. there is no injustice in the Southern methods on suffrage regula tion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-16
On the Righf Road.

IaIIadega RepOtLeFs "
 Pell City has raised capital stock of $5,000 to establish a canning factory. A good example for other towns which waste better fruit and vegetables every year than they buy in tin cans
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-16
What State Papers Are Saying
A Hopesul View.

AndaluSia News.
 It will not be a great while until An- dalusia has a population of ten thous~ and people and Pullman cars are pas sing through from Pensacola to Chat tanooga,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-16
Destroy Arteries and Death Follows.

blood to the human body, and the body will soon become cripple and die. Like
 wise you cripple these great arteries and blood to Alabama than all other forces combined (the railroads.) and ere long there will be many empty din- ner pails and poVerty- stricken homes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-16

Speaking of the Statehood matter, the Kansas City Journal says the Pres ident holds the key to the situation" Perhaps he does, but he's having a hard time trying to make 1t fit the lock-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-16
Why should OmcIaIs Ride Free.

New York Tribune.
 Free transportation of public officers by railroads In obedience to law would be a great improvement upon the long tolerated habit of giving legislators free passes in violation of the consti- tution.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-16
xANuARx. ssoa,

guy Avncsszs. S@esasy AsyS ysSeas SSs0 
 D. s Noble, Circulation Manager of the Montgomery Advertiser being duly sworn' says:
 The foregoing statement of The Adver- tiser's circulation for the month of Janua- ry, 1906, ks true and correct. and compiled after all returns from news boys. news agenta and lafs-over copies have been de- ducteA n. s. NOBLE, GaTculation Manager. sweFn to and subscribed before me this
 F. w JACKSON,
 Notary Public.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-16
Macon. New Nominee.

Mr. E. w. Thompson, of Tuskegee, was in Montgomery yesterday ana received many congratulations upon
 is nomination for the House of Rep- resentatives in the recent primary Tn Macon county by the complimentary vote of three to one over his opponent. He is a young man of bright promise and 1t is predicted that he will make a most useful and active member or the House. The endorsement he has received from the Democrats of Macon Is said to be well deserved and he promises to maintain the high stand ard heretofore set by the representa- tives from that county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-16

When two opposing candidates set out to tell all the bad they can think of about each other they often have a bad job, and The Rome Tribune sug- gests that certain Georgia candidates take a short cut and tell what good each knows of his opponent Good suggestion but probably both would soon be out of anything to talk about.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-16

Well, according to the accepted the- ory of our government there are sew eral hundred more good Moros to our credit