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The Washington times., 1907-03-17
System Will Break Down.

The SOLDERING years that have passed
since the foregoing words were uttered
have but served to confirm me in the
conviction that they present a sound
criticism upon the form of government
which has been established for the Dis
trict of Columbia, and. as the city grows;
in population and in various and vary
lCnrfinrrnls o., rrcntl, d.
The Washington times., 1907-03-17
By JOHN L. WEAVER,
Secretary of the Washington Board of
Trades Committee on Commerce
and ManufactuI

In The Times Of March 9, 1907. you
have an editorial entitled What's the
Matter With Washington" In II you
assert that dissatisfaction with the as
sessments (for real and personal prop
erty taXatiOns) prevails" Let me sug-
Rest a method by which it is believed
more accurate and satisfactory valu-
atoms Of real estate might be arrived at.
The first essential is the establishment
by the present board OF assessors Of a
system Of card records, having gener-
ally the character Of a statistical
bureau On those cards entries should
be made Of the following:
J. All values disclosed in transfers of
real estate.
>. Valuations upon which real estate
mortgages are made.
3 Valuations arrived at in condem-
nation proceedings for street openings
and ike actions.
{. Valuations made by expert wit
nesscs before any court or Govern
mental jury.
The Washington times., 1907-03-17

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The Washington times., 1907-03-17
Perfection Not Expected.

But. at the height of our prosperity.
with advantages which no other city
has and with no disadvantages which
other cities have not, possessed Of the
respect Of the world and with our self
respect intact. II should go without
saying that Washington is all right"
Not that Washington Is perfect any
moro than Kansas was perfect when
White came TO the rescue. No one eX-
poets perfection in this world in any
human institution, but If we are stead
lily making progress toward our civic
ideals; If our city is growing in physical
wealth and physical beauty and in NOR
al wealth and moral beauty; if # has
public spirit and civic pride: If II meets
its evils and its dangers frankly but
without fear; IL Il discusses its public
questions with sanity and strength and
settles them reasonably and justly, and
especially II there Is in its municipal
affairs economy, efficiency, and a total
absence OF graft. blackmaiI and corrup-
ton, II may honestly be said to be all
right Its citizens as n body can afford
TO ignore the 'ltickers'' and the knock
erS' nat are found in every cOmmun-
ity and usually have some grievance or
some ak TO grind and go forward to do
the days work constructively and with
a hopeful spirit. This is not TO say that
fair and candid criticism is not to be
welcomed. u is inded essential, espe-
cially under a municipal government
which Is one of public opinion. nor is
il 20 say that there are not conditions
which we want to change for the bet
ter; conditions which. Of course. we re-
greet and want TO change as quickly as
possible
The Washington times., 1907-03-17
Look at All the Facts.

But il is to say that we have every
reason for optimism rather than pes
simism: that we want to see both the
good conditions and the bad conditions
in proper relations and proportion: that
we want to see all the facts, and not
facts selected for the purpose o. sup
porting particular theory; and above
all, that we want to recognize. and we
want our critics to recognize, that we
ere not blind to the worst facts. but
that on the contrary, we have been Tor
years striving to do away with them.
and that we have made progress in those
efforts.
From time 10 time critics appear in
Washington from cities which are in
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-13

CHICAGO, Dec. l2.-Plans to make
Sunday closing a political issue in Cook
county and in several Illinois districts
and to close Chicago up lighted than a
drum so far as theatres, street railways,
restaurants and barber shops are con-
serned if the Law and Order League
wins its case against the Sunday saloon.
are being laid by the United Societies
for self government.
Preparations for war against the
%Home Rule" bills are being made by
the organization, and the executive
committee tonight will consider the
foIlowing scheme for battle of re-
taliation drafted by the political action
e0mmittee:
Extension OF the United Societies
throughout the state by the establish
ment of branches in all senatorial dis
tricts where there is large foreign
Vote.
Nominations of candidates in dis
tricts where branches are formed to
6ght senator's and representatives who
opposed the "Home Rule bills.
Nomination of an independent can
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-13

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dealings. The committee also found
evidence of corrupt Mexican officials
and bankers in that region; it also
found that names of Indians had been
forged to large number OF deeds and
checks.
A fayorite method OF securing land
at cheap price from the Indians seem
ed to have been to pay sums of money
for them, place this money in the bank
to credit of the Indians and then draw
it back by forged checks. One Indian,
the report will state, was arrested on a
charge of murder and released after he
had agreed to sell certain strip OF
land, worth $4,000 for $1,000. The
deed in the transaction showed that
several pieces OF land had been included
in the description and the Indian was
made to sign it without knowing its
true contents. The report will show
that great deal of brutal treatment
was accorded the Indians by the par.
ties in question. Special mention will
be made of incidents at Muzquez, where
Indian women were subjected to out,
rageous treatment and insult
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-13

didate to run against States Attorney
Healy in case he is nominated
Opening of political fight agains;
Senator 0rville F, Berry, of Carthage
Senator VIM. A. Acton OF Danville, and
others.
The distribution OF "home rule" liter,
ature throughout the state.
Preparations to start action for the
enforcement of all the "blue laws in
case the law and Order League wins it;
fight and tippling houses have to close
on Sunday.
Officials of the League say that will
try to shut up the theatres and al
amusement places. tie up the transpor.
tation lines, and close up restaurants
and barber shops.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-13
PLAGUE DYING OUT.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. IL. - Only
three verified cases OF plague were re-
ported this month approximately ll5,-
0OOrats were killed since the outbreak
and 7ls9 premises were inspected; lO7
houses were disinfected. The total mum
Der OF verified cases of plague today
were l22; deaths 60, recovered A; under
treatment 0, suspected cases 3s.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-13
Went to Grays River

Andrew Birch. OF the firm OF Birch &
Jacobson, went to Gray's River, yester.
day. This firm has contract to build
a fine barn for Chris. Sorenson which
will be modern in its construction.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-13
BOTANICAL DRAFTsMEN

BOTANICAL CRAFTSMEN
VI WANTED-The demand is al
ways in excess OF the supply We
qualify young men, at small expense, to
take well-paid positions as mechanical
craftsmen and mechanical engineers. All
that is needed is ability to read and
write and willingness to study. Write
today for Mechanical Drawing Circu-
lar" /. c. S., Box 2s, Portland, Or.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-13
CHICAGO blue LAWS
Plan to Make Political Issue OF
Sunday Closing.
WOULD CLOSE EVERYTHING

If Law and Order League Wins Sunday
Saloon Closing an Effort Will be
Made to Put the Lid on All Other
Business
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-13
'MINISTERSCOMPLETE
SESSION

ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF PORT.
LAND DISTRICT PREACHERS CON-
FERENCE COMES TO AN END
AFTER INTERESTING MEETING.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-13

Have you ordered the Morning Astor-
ian delivered at your doori
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-13

Ernest Allen, Of San Francisco, arriv
ed in Astoria yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-04
cORTELYoU GIVE ADVICE
 ON JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION
Suggests That Board of Governors AP- point q Director General
 for Fair

Norfolk, Va, July 3-At conference between Secretary of the Treasury Cortelvou. Assistant Secretary Edwards and the Board of Governors or the Jamestown Exposition today. MT. Cor telyou suggested that if director gen eral were appointed who could give close attention to the operation or the Exposition, it should prove gooo thing for the final success or the en- terprise.
 President Tucker. every member oi the Board of Governors and general counsel, the Secretary and Treasurer ol the Exposition were present.
 Secre tary Cortelyou expressed deep interest in the success of the exposi- ton and a desire to aid the manage ment in any way possible. He was es- pecially encouraging in his assurances that the Exposition would ultimately be a success and he advised the Cover. nors not to be annoyed or disconcerteo by unfavorable criticism which ne said, are similar to those which charac- terize every exposition in Its early stages. It was explained to him that all of the Governors were In favor oi such a modification of the organization as would provide for director gen eral with similar powers to those which have been vested in director generals of other expositions, retain ing. however. the Board of Governors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-04
DINKNS IS IN JAIL
YOUNG WHITE MAN CHARGED WITH
 FORGERY.
Said To Have Endeavored To Cash Check With Name of l.. Lyons Signed Thereto --- Trial
 ACDmes Friday.

Oliver Dinkins. white Montgomer- ian, is locked up in the city prison on a charge of forgery, the specific charge being that of an attempt to get cashed a. check on the Fourth National Bank, this city, with the name of L. Lyons. a merchant of this city. signed to the instrument as drawee.
 Dinkins was arrested Tuesday night by Officers Murrell and Sledge, the search for him having been in progress since about 2 o'clock that afternoon. It Is alleged that the defendant on the af- ternoon of July 2, walked into the bank named with the check on MT. Lyons, requesting payment of SIPS.
 The bank refused to cash the check until MT. Lyons had certified to it's correctness, which he did not, and the police department was notified of the attempted forgery. Dinkins was ar rested few months ago on being i'm plicated in a robbery near Elks Home this city His case was docketed at headquarters as suspicion, but the charge will be changed to that of forg- cry as soon as a warrant Is sworn out to that effect. He will be tried. in all probability. Friday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-04
PRESS CLUB DINNER
WILL BE GIVEN AT THE EXCHANGE
 HOTEL.
Enthuisastic Meeting Is Held and Mem bers of Various Committees are EIeceted-B. G. Betty Elected
 Secretary.

The Montgomery Press Club will Banquet Friday night, July 5. at o'clock. The invitation to do so came . yesterday afternoon from J. B. Hick- ey, proprietor of the New Exchange Hotel and was accepted by President Sheehan in behalf of the members of the club last evening.
 In the special session of the club yesterday afternoon. which was held at the Commercial Club, the members were apprised of the fact that MT :. Hickey had rendered the invitation to members of the club were able to get together, and with the announcement President Sheehan and committee were empowered to make all arrange rnents.
 The session of the club yesterday was one of the busiest ones. yet held. The meeting was called together short ly after o'clock and work was i'm niediately begun by the appointment of committees and the election of B. G. Betty as secretary of the organization, N. P. Ludwig having resigned that
 The following standing committees were named by the President:
 Committee of Entertainment-Hora e F IFo0Vt Woodruff i and H. Goidthwaite
 Room Committee-L. R. Hahn, chairman; NM. M. Brannan. Dugald Mccall and walter ear,tttrey Berry. wooa. ruff chairman; R. R. Retan. w. Thatcher and D. F. Mccall.
 Sick CommIttee-H. c. Ragan, chair. man; Louis Sternfeld. B. l. susong and
 Editorial Committee-L. F. Wood ruff, chairman; L. R. Hahn and H. C.
 Business Committee-H. W: Laird chairman; B. w. Whittier and N. B. | Williams. Dinner Committee-A. B. Kennedy chairman; c. A. Verbeck and R. K. Upon motion to that effect. F. r. | Glass, of The Advertiser, and J., B | stern of The Times, were elected char | fer active members. The session last | ed about one hour, adjournment being | made at o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-04
SOLDIERS ON
 THE MARCH Four Batteries WMLeave
 Today. THEY WILL MOBILIZE HERE Boys Wll Drill This Morning on Dexter Avenue. ArHllery Men From Mobile and selma win Get Together Here-An . Bound For Fort
 Moultrie.

Artillery men from Birmingham, Mo- pile and Selma will be mobilized in Montgomery today. prior to the depar- ture of the four batteries Of the state leave the city at o'clock today over the Western Railroad of Alabama, go- ing direct to Atlanta.
 The four batteries that will mobilize in the city today are Battery A. or Battery c, of Selma, and Battery D, of Birmingham. The Mobile artillerymen 6:so o'clock this morning the selmians are due in Montgomery about o'clock, on the regular Selma train. and the Magic City's soldiers are expected sto arrive at 9:30 o'clock.
 At Il o'clock this morning the ar, ar, tinerymen will give battalion drill on Dexter avenue which will be par sR'sa yarous o ey a tns is that the total number of soldiers to leave the city for the summer encamp- ment at Fort Moultrie will aggregate
 From Atlanta the soldiers will go to Augusta, Ga, and from this city to Charleston, s. c. Journey to Fort Moul- tIie. which Is five miles distant rom Charleston. will probably be made on
 Adjutant General Graves will leave fhe city with the artilierymen this af- tinne % for ten @ days, during which time the coast defense problems will be studied and manoeuvers and military tactics made.
 dox of Mobile, reached the city yes- terday evening and was an Interested observer of the drills of the local ar tillerymen last night. Major s. T. weIseoss os tse ten days of practice. and antici. pates much good to the members oi his battery. &
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-04

In the morning they wake up and go to work. They wake up every morn ing, and they go to work every day. They present themselves at Police Headquarters and get assignments; but some of them get no assignments, TOT they must all the time walk the same beat, and they must not grumoie. TOT they protect the city and they must protect 1t merrily.
 when they wake up they go to work, But from what dreams do they arouse themselves? Some of them are max ing arrests in their sleep; others or them are preserving the peace In tneir ina aginations; many of them are rock ing the cradle and quelling the noises that therefrom arise. All or them ass sariousiy troubled. for they must arouse themselves early in the morning aho hike to work, yielding in one mana Biily and carrying over their snoui- ders A gun of the three pounds "elsn.
 But when they get to work. Whas ss workq They patrol the streets WlsI sG St,nnaa eyes: they press down the bexagon block for twelve long hours
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-04
Picture of GoUernor Houston,
 Hero of fhe Reconstruction.

was honorable, his success was emi- rent and his fame will be excellent and enduring. General Sam Houston, the.famous lead CT in war and peace, who served as Governor of Tennessee and of Texas and who was President Of the short Texas Republic as well as United States Senator from that State when 1t ent- cred the Union.
 Governor Houston was born in Will Hanson County. Tennessee, in 1909 .. He came to Alabama with his parents when they settled in Lauderdale Coun- ty in 1921 He began the practice of Flaw in 1831 having conducted his stu dies in the law offices in Florence. In 1882 he made his first eptry into pub of the Alabama Legislature. He was named as Solicitor in 1884 by Governor Gayle, but was defeated for re-election the following year by William Rich ardson: In 1885 he moved ed h to Lime til the day of his death, after long and fruitful life. Two years after moving to Limestone he was elected Solicitor, defeating Mir. Richardson for
 He served as Solicitor until 1s41, when he was first elected to Congress.
 He continued in Congress until 1S49, but each election he had to meet and defeat some of the most popular men of North Alabama In that year he voluntarily retired, but two years later he again entered the field and was re- elected. Although opposed each cleo ton, he continued his career in Con gress without interruption until Ala bama seeded from the Union. when, with his other colleagues from this State, he left the American Congress at the call of Alabama
 He had opposed the secession of Ala bama and remained Unionist through all the war. Tn the latter months of the war, however. the Federal soldiers dispoiIed him of the greater part of his property and he suffered in many ways.
 In 1865 he was elected to the United states Senate, but the administration at Washington refused to seat him. Tn 1sss he was defeated for Senator by Governor Winston. Tn 1874 the united Democracy of the State called Houston from the retirement of his Limestont County to lead the fight against the negroes and the carpet baegers
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-04
Parable of the Police and
 Hoy They Spend the Fourth.

they can not even fiirt, for that is not dignified, and against the citys ordi- nances. They look after the dogs and cats that infest the neighborhood; they fight mosquitoes; they fight the flies; they kiss the sunshine, and wipe away the sweat.
 And what else do they do? They look after the cups, not taking the cups themselves, for that is not digni- ed. They administer justice to those who go astray; they arrest their best best friends, even those who are glad over life and bibulous; they clap them to prison, and weep profusely because they had to do so.
 And that isn't all, for they must work all the time and the Fourth. They cannot go to church, which is sad; they can't go to barbecues. which also is sad; they can't go courting, which Is deplorable. For what if they should be called in the night? Where could they be found? They can't go a courting. and for that reason they must stay at home. and be married The life of the police is sad; who can deny it?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-04

The memory of George &. Houston,
 the famous Democratic leader of re- construction times, is to be preserved
 in visible form in handsome life-sized portrait which will hang in the State department of Archives and History The picture came to Director owen as a gift from the daughter of the dis tinguished leader. Mrs. D. M. Drennen of Birmingham.
 The portrait, which Is said to be a splendid likeness, was painted by sam
 uel Hoffman. now of Birmingham, but
 Tor merly Of Montgomery. In another
 way. too. the fame of Houston is pre- served, for the county of Houston, the youngest, yet one of the richest of Ala baina counties, which was named in his honor.
 The public service of Governor Hous- | ton reached over wide expanse of years and he died member of the
 United States Senate. But This chief
 Democratic Party of Alabama and res- cued the State from the carpet bag government which had been so costly to the credit and honor of Alabama.
 clearly and distinctly than any othet Governor the State ever had.
 He was contemporary and close
 political and personal friend of Sem
 ator John T. Morgan, Senator Morgan was one of the most forceful and elo- quent advocates that Governor Hous- ton had in the stormy campaign of 1874 and he went from place to place advocating the Democracy and the claims of the Limestone statesman. Their ambitions clashed two years later when both were candidates for the United States Senate. This con- 1 test resulted in a victory for Senator Morgan. Governor Houston was re- | elected Governor and in 1878 was elect ed to the United States Senate. He l died on December 31. 1879, and in the memorial exercises, which followed his l death, Senator Morgan, who had al- ways remained his staunch friend, de- livered the principal address.
 Of his distinguished colleague from Alabama, Senator Morgan said: | His life was simple, earnest and | just; his devotion to his country was perfect: he left no duty Intentionally | neglected or carelessly performed; his I record is free from the tarnish of the l least reproach; his aspirations were for | the good of his country; his ambition
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-04
READY FORBARBECUE
BIG BLOWOUT WILL BE GIVEN AT
 PICKETT SPRINGS.
Salvation Army Has Completed All Arr engagements and a Great Crowd Will Be in Atfendance-Spe-
 eial Cars to Run.

The plans for the barbecue to be given today by the Salvation Army at Pickett Springs have been completed and all arrangements have been mado to give days outing to the working class of Montgomery.
 Special cars have been secured from the Traction Company and will be at Court Square at o'clock, arriving at Pickett Springs at 9:30 o'clock. The Capital City Brass Band will render selections svar tnrSuEh9Ht of 1ns dSy snn EeK speak at II o'clock, and dinner will be served at 12:30 o'clock.
 At 2:30 o'clock the band will give a concert, and at 3:30 o'clock Mrs. Odom will conduct a boys concert, consist ing of recitations and music At 4 o'clock there will be a religious ser will return to the city late in the af. ternoon
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-04
FINED TEN DOLLARS
S,rpREME COURT PASSES ON CASE OF Fl. V. BROOKE.
Case Grew Out of Distribution of Funds For the Use of Public SchOOiS
 -EtitOr the Defendant.

rhe Supreme Court of Alabama has affirmed the verdict of the Circuit Court of Crenshaw County in which IL Y Brooke Assistant Examiner of PnD- lie Accounts and late editor or hnS Crenshaw County Critic, was touna guilty of criminal libel. MT. Brooks was sentesced te fine of ten dollars and to jail sentence qf ten days;c co,,s+
 The case went from the Probate Court of Crenshaw County to the Supreme Court of Alabama The prosecutlhg witness was the County Superintendent of Education. While Mir. Brooke was its editor. The Critic published an edl- torial commenting on the distribution of the public school funds of the coun- ty. The editorial was said to be rath- CT severe and the County Superinten- dent claimed that the structures on him amounted to criminal libel.
 He began prosecution in the Probate Court and secured a conviction. An appeal was taken to the Circuit Court ot Crenshaw County md jury brought in 8 verdict of guilty and the fine or
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-04
RUNNING
FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUlLDiNS
 NEARING COMPLETION.
n1.- arc Working at Night and Interior work Has About Been Fin- ished-sOon Ready for
 Occupancy.

The first passenger elevator Tn the First National Bank building s'ar'eu running yesterday. that the new sky-scraper will be com nIeted. as far as tn eplastering Of the Interior is concerned. before the end or the first week in August. .,s
 In order to complete the new puild- ,nr as rapidly as possible and to secure a bonus. the workmen are doing doupiS duty. Last night lanterns hashed al. over the building and both lhterio' and outside work was done.
 work is progressing at lightning s,aed and the structure is expected to he ready for occupancy some time pe' fore the end of August.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-04

The students of the College of the Propaganda have all recovered from their Injuries. The American Embassy has referred protest of the College of the Propaganda on the subject Of the assaults of the students to the American consul. who. in turn, has written to the Italian police.
 It is generally supposed that the other Embassies interested will take similar action.