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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-11

Els To amend Section 2 of an act to estab-
 fish State Normal School of white
 female teachers and students at
 Livingston in Sumter County.
 Section l. Be 1t enacted by the Leg islature of Alabama, That Section of said act be amended to as to read as follows: That the Board of Directors. of said College shall consist of six Dir ectors, together with the Governor, State Superintendent of Education and the President of the School Ex-off The directors shall be appointed by the Governor as hereinafter provided. It shall be the duty of the Governor. upon the passage of this Bill, to appoint six directors of said Normal College: Pro- vided, that no two of said directors shall reside in the same County except in the County of Sumter there may be two of said directors. Two of said dir ectors shall be appointed for the term of six years; two for the term of four years; two for the term of two years {: and every two years thereafter 1t shall be the duty of the Governor to appoint two directors whose term of office shall be for a period of six years The mem bers of said Board of Directors shall re- ceive no compensation for thetr ser vices except their actual expenses in Saing to and returning from their 7aa5arf lich said expenses, upon fsS et Ite of the Secretary of the
 a0p oved by the president. shall ra sa Ut of the fund annually ap- 1rta= saENi and set apart for the sup eaFt sL aintainance of said College. Tas Esst of Directors, as now organ .se8 sl cease to exist upon the ap-
 sthtEusa and organization of the new lSa t 1erein provided for.
 c. That any vacancy in the Ese,a aJ Directors caused by death, resf~r a, or otherwise. shall be filled 5y a. ntment by the Governor, the 4prslu lsa holding for the unexpired A-zia af lis predecessor.
 ase That the Board of Directors 1a9s8 a3ast at such times and places as
 s appoint
 SC That the Board of Directors pose one of their number as .1e. ssnt of their Board, who shall not v0t l any question, except in the case t ri,; and they shall elect Secre- te sad Treasurer. and they shall i7e oh bond from such Treasurer as
 all deem sufficient and adequate ire the faithful performance of Ais ties, said bond to be approved by Superintendent of Education. ra ecretary and Treasurer shall be ~I0sNA annually. and snail hold their offices until their successors are elect ed and qualified.
 Sec. 5. That the Board of Directors shall, under the restrictions and limit ations of law. direct the disposal of any and all moneys appropriated to the school, and shall prescribe the duties of the Secretary and Treasurer thereof
 Sec. 6. That the President of the Board of Directors shall make a full and complete annual report to the State Superintendent of Education of the operation of said school specifying the number of pupils, the numDer of profess sors and teachers, the amount of salary of each, the amount of money received and disbursed, and such other informa- tion as may be required by law.
 Sec. 2. That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act be. and the same are hereby repealed.
 Approved this 23rd day of February, 1907.
 Official,
 Frank N. Julian.
 Secretary of State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-11

No. 147.) AN ACT (H. 467 To provide for the maintainance of
 the Alabama Girls Industrial
 SchooP' and the complete equip ment of It's class rooms, labora-
 tories and work shops and to build
 and furnish additional buildings
 therefor.
 Section 1. Be it enacted by the Leg islature of Alabama: That for the reg ular maintenance of the Alabama Girls Industrial School' there is hereby appropriated, annually, out of any money in the State Treasury, Thirty Six Thousand Dollars to be paid in quarterly installments of Nine Thous- and Dollars to the Treasurer of the School, upon the order of the Presl- dent of the School, approved by the Governor.
 Sec. g. There is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury, the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars year. for the four years 1907, 1908, 1909, and 1910, to be expended by the Trustees Of the School for the equipment Of class rooms, laboratories, work shops and new buildings. and the necessary furn- iture, fixtures. apparatus. machinery and things, therefore, and in the fol- lowing order: l. For the complete equipment of the class rooms. labora- tories and work shops of the School. 2. For building an infirmary and quar- antfne hospital and furnishing the sams. 8. For a power house and laun- dry away from the dormitory and equipping the same with boilers, en- zines, pumps and all necessary ma+ chinery and fixtures. {. For the completion of the dormitory and addi- tional dining room and kitchen and furnishing these. 5 For buying any needed land. or paying for it upon con- demnation thereof. 6. For building and equipping greenhouses and propogating houses for Department of Horticulture and Horticulture. 2. For building modern dairy and COW stables and equipping the same. 8. For an assembly hall or chapel and furnishing the same The rest, If any, shall be used by the Trustees in or upon the grounds. or buildings to the best interest of the School, and the whole of the Two Hun dred Thousand Dollars shall be avail able till used, but must not be drawn from the Treasury. till actually need ed, when it shall be paid to the Treas urer of the School on the order of the President of the School. approved by the Governor.
 Sec 8. The Trustees may change the order in which the buildings are to be erected, whenever in their judgment the true interests of the school will be best subserved thereby.
 Approved, March 4, 1907.
 Caficial.
 Frank N. Julian.
 Secretary of State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-11
AN ACT

No 176) AN ACT. CH. AZ. To amend Section 4447, of the Code of
 1896.
 Section 1. Be in enacted by the Leg islature of Alabama, That Section 4447 of the Code of 1898 be amended so as to read as follows: Section 4447. On the first day of each month the President Of the Board shall cause to be made out by the clerk an account against each contractor, showing the number of con- victs and the amount of hire due from each contractor for the past month, copies of which shall De furnished re- spectively to the contractors and the auditor Within ten days after receiv- ing such account. such contractors re- spectivsly shall settle and pay such Ge-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-11

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-11

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-06
THE CITY ELECTION.

The primary election for the se-
 lection of municipal officers for the
 next two years takes place next Wednesday. and every cltlZeh
 should exercise his perogative and turn out at the polls and vote. The 1 officers to be selected are a mayor,
 police iudge and four aldermen;
 one from each ward. There is not
 a more important election to the
 people of Pine Bluff al any time
 than this one. IL is relatively 1 more important to the citizens ana taxpayers of this city than state l or national election, because It
 comes nearer home and concerns 1 more directly the citizen in his l home. And Che selection of city
 council is paramount over all. The l mayor is the executive head of the
 city. but after all, the city council
 is the legislative body that makes the laws for the mayor to execute, 
 and is the real power behind the
 throne. It is infinitely important. therefore, that the electors in the approaching primary select men Tor
 aldermen who are wise, saSacious
 and experienced in the art of mu-
 nieipal sovern1A,nt. In the present contest all of the aldermen whose terms expire are candidates for re- election, not by choice. but in re- sponse to a petition numerously signed by citizens and taxpayers, and the Graphic does not hesitate terests of the city can be subserved by their reelection. It rarely pays raw recruit. The present council men have been weighed in the bal ance and not found wanting. They have proven themselves careful. painstaking and conservative busi- ness mon. and are. ill every way, worthy of the confidence and sup port of the people. The Graphic does not say this in dispara cement of any of their competitors for the offices, who in time might become just as efficient in city government, but 1t rarely pays to swap a known horse for an unknown steed, and the present time, in the Graphic's opinion, is no time for a change.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-06
For Alderman.

The Graphic is authorized to an- nounce MT. J. E. Boyee as caRdi- date for Alderman of the EiIss ward, subject to the action of the Democratic primary electidn, Jam naey s, 1907.
 The Graphic is authorized to an- neunce MT. Wm. Nichol as caadi- datA for Alderman of the Second Ward, subject to the action of tue Democratic primary election, Janu. ary 8, 1907.
 The Graphic is authofized to an- noAace Dr. A. C. Joraan as a candi. date for Alderman of the Third Ward, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election, Janu- ary 8, 1907.
 The Graphic is authorized to an- nounce Mir. J. M.' Hightower as a candidate for Alderman of the Fourth Ward, subject to the action of the Democratic primary electlGn, Iaauary 8. 1907.
 The Graphic is authorized to an nouAca MT. W. T. Dwyer as candi date for alderman from the Secont ward, subject to the action of tn DenoractIc party. Primary Janu sry :, 1897.
 The Graphic is authorized to an nounce -xMr. Frank R. Pierce as q caAdidate for Alderman from the eecoAd Ward, subject to the actioz cf the Democratic party.
 The Graphic is authorized to an- nouQce MT. ". R. Crawford can didate for alderman of the First ward, subject to the action of the DemocTatic primary election.
 Inc Graphic is authorized to an EoNnce Mir. John DelImon a candl- date for alderman of the First ward, subject to the action of ths Democratfc primary election.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-06

Among the remedies for car shortage none will probably play larger part in the future than the removal of manufacturing plants from congested centers. Plants already established may be slow to fold their tents, but cap- itaI is not going to make the mis- take of putting it's head into a moose by location in large cities where railroad facilities have practically reached their limits. As beginnings are made in this di- rection. the locality with a pOpu- lation from 1 ,000 to 30,000 people will in due time demonstrate it's superiority for the investment of millions that are waiting to be launched in profitable enterprise. It will be found as the social and economic phases of the question are studied that the standard of welfare of the men, women and children can be maintained at a much higher level for the mass of the population than is possible in a city of highest rank
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-06
Fer Police Judge:

The Graphic is authorized to an- Aounce A. B. (Tony) Smith as a can Gidate for Police Judge, subject to inc action of the Democratic party, primary January s, 1907.
 The Graphic Is authorized to an- aounce Nr. R. D. McGaughy candi- date for police judge. subject to the sctlon of the city Democratic primary.
 The Graphic is authorized to an- nounce MT. J. R. Stewart as candi- tate for Police Judge. subject to the sotou of the Democratic party, pri- n.W, January s, 1907.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-06
REV. W. D. BICkNt,H.
Will Enli2hten Questioner et Inn. pOrtant Facts Connected With
 Episcopal Church.

Trinity Episcopal church, a5raer Third avenue and Oak stree sun. day, January G. The Epi3eFaav.a II o'clock a. h.. special Seftite. with subject, Our Heart De- sire
 Special music by the choir au Ter the direction of Professor II D. McNeil 1:30 D. m. Even Sens.' At this service Rev. w D. BHe1.Her will answer. by request, the 9,l. lowing questions:
 l. Was not Henry VIII " founder of your church?
 2 Why do you you practice can- tirmation in the Episcopal chufcH3
 8 Does your church beiia.l n conversion?
 4. Do you not think thtt ..5u have too much form in worship
 ). Many people say that there is no religion in the Episcopal church, How about that?
 G. Is it not often said that tho Episcopal church is not adapted to the needs of the people Jnj t4iT n tiiose of the select fae.
 2. Many wonder at the devotion Episcopalians have for their churGh. Can you tell me the practical lea son for their devotion?
 \ cordial invitation is extended to all to worship With us at these services. Those who expect To he confirmed are earnestly urged to bo present at the evening service
 Sunday school at 930 a. m.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-06
PROPOSAL FOR BIDS.

The Board of Public Affairs oi the City of Pine Blrf; will receive sealed ,roDos als for :ie construciic: of con- crete cuiyert 1l briLge 9, Liaden street and about 10th according to pisns and sps>ccAtiors now on fife n the office of !he City Engineer of .he City of Pi1e Bluff The city to furnish all of the materials. These !i1s to be delivered at the office Of fl NJ Galbraitl. secretary of said tca,l. by 12 clock m. on Tuesday, the Sth day of January, 1907.
 Given under our hands, the Board ne Public Affairs ot the City of Pine Eiuf. this 2lst day If December. 1906 The Poard of Putlic Affairs reserves he right to reject any and all bids.
 H. KING WHITE.
 Chairman.
 R. M. CALHRAITII.
 Secretary, Secretary. J. ". WITHERS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-06
a law and We hope to see it ill every state in the Union.
AFTER THE EXPRESS TRUST.

The interstate commerce commls- sion. Dv virtue of the new rate law, now has jurisdiction over the eX- press companies, and the country will be inclined to be fairly cheef- ful over the announcement that at an early date the commission will take up the investigation of eX- press rates with a view of finding out what they are and ordering new rates when inequalities are found. The express companies represent the sleeping car" service in freight. They give quick delivery and charge for it, and the impress sion has long prevailed that the charges have been eXorbitant. The companies have comparatively little original investment, but as rule they are handsomely capitalized, and, after dividing with the rail- roads, have sufficient left to pay very substantial dividends The service that the express companies render ought to be rendered by the railroads, as a part of the regular business with reasonable extra charge for the quick service. But such rates as the eXpXresS com panies have been charging have in many instances been simply eX- tortionate. What the earnings and expenses of the companies have been there has been no way in the past of finding out. What may be their basis for fixing rates has also been unascertainable That there has been great diversity of rates and that these rates have in many instances been even more than the traffic would bear are. however, we'll known facts. It is to be hoped the new authority granted the interstate commerce commission may open the closely guarded sec rets of the express companies to the public gaze and lead to radical re- forms
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-06
--------UVU---- HARMON FOR PRESIDENT.

This editorial is from The Nash vile American:
 'Jndson Harmon of Ohio. has been suggested as a man who would make a strong Democratic candidate for president and an eX- cellent chief executive of the na- ton. He was attorney general of the United States from 1895 to 1897, has held more than one iu- dicial position, and is one of the great lawyers of the country He is only 60 years old and is man of physical vigor. He is sound Democrat, has the qualities of a safe and strong leader, and his nomination would be a good tactics from a geographical standpoint. He is clean, safe, able, and none can question his Democracy The party is not under the necessity of select ing any particular man, and under present conditions it is too early to say who would be the wisest selection. The effort should be to select a man who will command the support of all Democrats In view of the issues that are arising the party cannot afford to divide it's fire
 The thought that true wisdom suggests the nomination of a South erner is deep-rooted in The Graph ic's mind, but if not a Southerner there is no man under whose ban her it would be prouder to march than that of Mir. Judson Harmon, who is all that our Nashville con temporary says of him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-06
THE ILLITERATE VOTER.

Governor Joseph w. Folk of
 Missouri, is said to be giving his 1 aid to a movement now we'll under
 way in that state to so amend the i franchise act that illiterate voters | i'll that commonwealth will be elim- mated, and in all elections follow ing the enactment of the amend
 ment will play no part whatever in
 elections. It is a step in the right direction. We should have an edu- cational qualification and the man who does not possess sufficient in- telllgence to read and understand something of the principles of free government should not be permitted to vote. The exercise of the right of franchise is too important to be
 lightly treated None but patriots should vote How can the man
 who knows nothing and under
 stands nothing and cares nothing
 about the things for which his gov
 efnments stands be patriot? The
 man who votes should love his
 country, and so loving it. vote to
 perpetuate it and give it tone and
 character by casting his ballot for
 the benefit of the people and the promotion of their interests. The man so illiterate that he has no conception of the duties of citi- zeuship further than to violate no law that he may be kept out of jail, and who is incapable of satisfying his mind as to the right or wrong of given proposition upon which he is called to vote for the veal or woe of his country and his coun- trymen, should not be under any form of free government a quail fled elector. An educational quail f1cation places the correct standard for it both encourages education and improves the electorate Tn this educational age the illiterate man is quite naturally at discount. He is l his fellows equal before the law l but an election held under oul ] constitution and laws is too grave
 a matter to be made mockery of
 and for that reason it should bt
 the country's policy to have nt
 bull in china shop" proposition
 in connection with it's elections, ane
 therefore it follows as the day fol
 lows the night that the man who
 does not know what he is voting ha.
 no business to vote, and to be sure no moral right to vote. In states that maintain systems of public free l schools there is no excuse for it. l literacy. We believe all the states I have free schools. Missouri is do.
 ing herself proud in adopting such
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-06
ANNOUNCEMENT.

The Graphic is authorized to an- nouuce MT. w. L. Toney as a candidate Tor mayor, subject to the action ofthe Democratic Primary, January 8, 1907.
 The Graphic Is authorized to an nounce H. King White as candl- date for mayor, subject to the ac- tion of the Democratic primary, January 8. 1907.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-06
POSSIBLE FUTURE FOR SMALL

The Paducah (Ky) News Dem- ocrat is of the opinion that there is much food for thought in what the Wall Street Journal says as to the possibilities of the small cities with individuals of their own as manu- featuring centers.
 It is possible that the smaller Cities are to be given a chance to become great manufacturing cen ters, though it may be an enforced one. The costs the railroads have to stand in getting into the larger cities promises to bring the pros pective good to the smaller cities. At least there is reason to think that they are to have more of a chance in the future than in the past.
 The following are the remarks by the Journal, and they are worthy of the careful consideration of the Pine Bluff Commercial League:
 Is not the price of land and the cost of handling materials and products gradually crowding man. ufacturing industries out of the more expensive real estate areas and forcing them not only to the suburbs, but to locate we'll out i'll the country, where the small town may develop as manufacturing center. without any of the annoy- ances of having to fight first to get freight into a city and then to get it out?
 This development is a most nat urai one. The main thing that has kept it from making great strides has been the unwillingness of railroads to give local points on their lines an equal shipping rate with those allowed to manufactur- CTS at competitive centers. The maintenance of freight rates, to something short of tearing up the industry by it's roots and forcing it to move bag and baggage to the competitive centers has done more than any other force to intensity the traf1c conditions in cities with which railroadine is now suffer- ing
 Unless the new interstate law governing railway rates proves to fall far short of what is expected of it We may reasonably hope that the era of the small town as a manufacturing unit has come to stay. Some of those towns will grow up as small cells adjacent to the great municipal organism which threw them of. But the iso- lated small town. with an indi- viduality of its own as an indus trial center, has a future ahead of it, because it can grow freely. un. hindered by the things that ham. ! per industry in a large city. The building of Gary well out from 1 Chicago is an illustration of the ] selection of locality with a view to take advantage of isolation on the one hand and frst-rate communi- l cation on the other hand
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-06

The New Orleans States declares that the very worst instances of child labor occur in the glorious re- publican state of Pennsylvania, 1t is not justified or justif1ahle any where. Our lawmakers should take ali care to see that it is prevented in all state. democratic and re- publican states alike.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-06
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The fact is contended by An drew Carnegie that an income tax breeds liars. True as this may be, and it is doubtless true, it is not sufficient objection to the proposal of such law since the fishing habit continues-the thing that sur passes fishing in breeding liars has not been discovered as yet.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-06

Senator Bailey pleads with Texas to allow him to practice law during Congressional recesses. A few of those Texans seem to think he should be given the entire year for his law practice.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-06
Fer City Treasurer.

The Graphic Is authorized to an. konace Mr. J. P. Alexander . candi- cate for reelection to the o11ce of 1ty treasurer of Pine Blu1 subject Q the action of the Democratic pri- W1Ty Aec8un.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-06

Mr. Rockefeller says the American people "are going too fast MT. Rockefeller has had them going so long the habit has perhaps become chronic
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-06

Is tue world better today. think you. than it was yesterday? If so. are you quite sure that you con- tributed your best endeavor to make 1t so? Do you think it will be better tomorrow than it is today ? Won't you do your utmost to make it better?