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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-30
Conner ana His Body.

Ressemer. Rustler
 The one great hobby of our friend the Governor E railroad regulation.
 desire of his even if 1t should uiti- matcly be the meaas of bankrupting the state. He was not satisfed with
 the passage of the laws he satd iature to appropriats s5oooo ef isa the pubic funds to hirc legal talent to defend the laws that he had declared to he be all wool and ysTd wide the lawmakers from their business af- fairs to again meet iii the Capital City and pass further laws on the raii- 900 may be set aside tv aid tn making the new laws hold water when looked into by the Federal Government
 Our. friend Conner was elected upon Governor and that the State of Alaba- ma was to blcssom like a rose. The railroads were to be made to quit rob- rates. ts I the % %farmcrs were eSes1 to b4 q fhs sne greatest benefciaries of this era of great prosperity and railroad riding was to be so cheap that Reuben" could come to town any day ne wanted
 What was the real result of this crusade that our friend Conner inausu- State? Freight rates were rally made borne borne by the consumer, while the tax es of the farmer had to be raised in order to meet the increased expense of railroad regulation.
 Anothr great hobby of our Governor Is his ahility as a business man. He having had most successful bns- mess career and amasscd a comforta- bie fortune out of his various trans actions, from Jim Dandy meal down to the sale of, his large farm holdings. While 1t is a conceded fact that our friend Conner is a business man, yet he has exhausted the surplus left in the treasury by the Jell1s administration and will create healthy deficit by the time this new extra session has passed the additional laws that friend Conner deems to be necessary to put a first class crimp in the tail of the railroads. The people of Alabama must furnish the dollars and our friend Conner will satisfy his old grudge held against the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-30

The Montgomery Advertiser wants to know why. the President doesn't take back what he said about Jefferson Davis He admitted at Vicksburg that he had made a mistake and that might be regarded as about as near take back" as a man of MT. Roosevelt's tenn perament can be reasonably expected to indulge.-Chattanoo Times.
 One of the truest and noblest attrih- utes of humanity, and one of the surest proofs of human bravery is the will lingness and readiness to right wrong and to retract false charge. This is an asset of manhood that our Presi- dent is deficient in. The good things he said about MT. Davis when speak ing in the latter's home State and to his old friends and admirers. was not a proper or fitting reparation for his gross injustice to that great man on previous occasions. He has had ample proof of the wrong he had done, ana has had ample time and opportunity to correct his islanders. not only of Ar. Davis but of other Southern men. but if he has ever done so the world Is not aware of 1t. Paying belated compli- ments Is not the way to do justice in such cases.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-30
This is My 62nd Birtkdoy"
Edward F. RlnIer,

Edward Payson Ripley, President of the Atchison. Topeka and Santa Fs Railway Company. vas born October receiving a high school education he entered the railroad service in 1868, On October l, 1870, after having served came clerk to the general eastern agent of the Chicago, Burlington and quincy system, filling the position for about two years. Next he became New in 1878 to the position of general east ern agent. During the next nine years he filled the position of general freight agent of the road. and from 1888 to latter year he left the Burlington to become third v!ce-president of the Chi- cago. Milwaukee and St. Paul line. Since 1896 he has been president of the Santa Fe system.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-30
A Sarone-AIinded Lever.

Nobody had ever accused Nathan Harlowe of indulging m romance or sentiment. When 1t came to a question of young Jared Parker's marrying one Of Harlowo's daughters. the practical father was amazed to find how little Influence his wisdom had.
 Got his mind all set on 'Phemie.' [" Mir. Harlowe remarked m a dazed tone to one of his neighbors, "and 1 couldn't turn him no morn could turn an ln- tine.. ] put it to him plain and of- fered him inducements, but 't'wan't e mite O uga.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-30
Hopes for Settlement.
Today In History
october 30.

October 30.
 1457--Francesco Foscari, one of the most celebrated of the doges of Venice, died.
 1673-Sir Edmund Andros assumed the government of New York. 17S7-Ferdinand Gallant. Italian writer. died.
 1S40--Disastrous earth quake at Zante. IS49-i'ribce of Walesa (King Ed- ward VII. !, made first public appear. Exchange in London.
 IS62-French Government proposed that England and Russia mediate be. tween the North and the South. 1864--Austra and Denmark signed a peace treaty.
 lS67--John A. Andrew, War Gover- nor of Massachusetts, died: born May 31, ISIS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-30
wonr Run for tle senate.


 Charleston News and Courier
 After much consideration." says pne Pne..N,s WashinEtan Post: President for untea S states St s Senator ffom Sss York to succeed either Tom Platt or Chauncey Depew. or to fill any subse- York as long as he lives. Mr, Roose- veit's decision in this matter was reach ed after mature deliberation. and is exnIninea r sasst,I by Tss Post S' as follows; ly. that if a former President were elected to the Senate and failed to con- demn or criticise the official conduct House when he believed that condem- nation or criticism was necessary. he would be derelict in his duty to the people of the State and to the whole American people.
 Therefore. to follow out what is un- derstood to be his line of reasoning, no former President should place himself in situation where he might be called upon to condemn or criticise. in an of- ficial way. the conduct of a President or former President. and for that req to the Senate.
 From his viewpoint. man who has been President should be givea credit for having attempted to do his duty. the height of impropriety for one of his successors to appear in the Senate as critic of the aLts of his prede- cessors. when those itcts have been performed in good faith and with an honest intention to do what was re- garded as best for the interests of the people"
 We do not think that there is very much in the reported view" of Mir. Roosevelt; but we are delighted that he has determined not to be a eandi- date for Senator now or hereafter. He ought to be President or private cit- izen. We do not think that he Is fit for President; but he would be, an sn- tolerable nuisance in the Senate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-30
A Favorite Bryan story.

Here's a story which William Jen- nings BryOh tells, says The Home Mag azine:
 There was once a funeral out in Ne braska and the preacher. who had been asked to deliver the funeral ora know the departed nister very well After he had said all that he could, he suggested that any one who could add a few words about the dear departed would be heard gladly.
 Three or four arose jn turn and paid tribute to the memory of the woman who had passed beyond. Then there was a pause. Finally, one old brother arose and said:
 well, if we're all through speaking about the departed sister, I will now make 6 few brief remarks on the eAsiM %
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-30

.Marthy's the oldest and ought 10 be married fust. by ri9hts, said 70 height. You'd oughtn't to take q little shore piece like 'pheme. tall as you arer But 1 couldn't convince him. that mahogany bureau she's told me about, he says, laughing.
 'Sakes alive. inan,- said to him. There's two bureaus goes with Mar
 "But he just lauxned and shook has head. So then I gave up contending with him once and for alL There's 10 reason to him"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-30
5 SidssgaM Psncilines

Paper Perscn Preneunees tt Pernicicus. forlasn m is 2gst5,sctiy Rsrniip5ons psusr gsr r @ss hs ssM ss s aSsr of Montgomery banks in regard to the after o'clock I'd have had the law
 What lawr' asked the Perplexed Why. any lawY replied The Paper rsrson. The idea of tying my money y2hl I'll show 'em- They showed their hand when they sent notices to the newspaper shops where tne money kaow; @ l l wish I had walked before 2 How much do yoa owe the bankr. inquired The Perpiexed Person. :. me-"
 \, MT. g; P Thompson, assistant . to E. way. was q prominent visitor to Mont gomery yesterday end much interest in the purpose 0t his visitation was ssnyes ssineeu, MG ,I Isomqgson q conferred , w,sn and some wondered If the conference with the Governor was not the ulti- mate rather than the interior reason
 But nothing was offered for publica- tion. and it was generally regarded that MT. Thompson, while he may have talked railroad business with the Gov erEor, had effected no change in con ditions.
 Mr. Thompson came to Montgomery in his private car, upon which he en- tertained some of his friends.
 Mir. C. l.. Hill. of the National Bu- reau of Forestry. who Is doing expert work in Alabama, departed yesterday from Montgomery to south Alabama to confer with lumbernien in regard to the application of creosote tc timber.
 MT. Sidney Strauss has returned to Montgomery after business trip to Selma and other cities
 Messrs A. J. Jenkins. J. II. Payne and E. P. Payne of Letohatchis are registered at t1e Hotel Summers.
 Messrs. s. J. Kyser and Bake Alison of Selma were prominent visitors to Montgomery yesterday.
 Mir. W. F. Ray of Chicago was popular visitor to Montgomery yester- day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-30
May They Succeed.

Selma Journal.
 It appears to De like threshing old to attempt to argue or reason or sug-- gest anything about the railroad con- troversy. At the same time we cannot refrain from wishing success to con- Thursday in Atlanta. It is that 1t will be participated in by the Cover nors of Alabama. Georgia. North Car. 0mbea Olns and M gFggss n9s prSeasIy snd t object, will be to reacn, If possible, an amicable adjustment of the controver- sy over passenger rates.
 earnest in their desire to regulate freight rates and te require better ser- vice from the railroads but all the hue shd sbs epy sry raised sy ths Legislaturs and senger fares has been past campaign Idea. The people had not been kicking about the passenger rates but they did wanted better coaches, better sch edules and greater care in guarding against accidents to passenger trains. Instead of the new Railroad Commission going new legislation looking to these ends being enacted. the fare has been re- duced one-quarter of a cent. lot of tons the peSpIe % n were Indt gettinS has Sesn curtailed. If there is any good in ali the. drastic. Legislation and dlsduieting agitation that IS going on, we venture the prediction 1t will not be found in the Governors great victory over the Southern Railway in getting the pas senger rates on # and allied lines re- possible victory he might win of a like kind over the l.. and N. in the courts.
 After the Governors speeches and promises, his tales of our industrial slavery to the railroads, his comparl- sons of freight rates and his determi- nation to give relief from them all. ping caps when he ought to have out heavy artillery.
 By all means let a conference or some other agency settle the passen- ger rate question. It Is not of enough importance to continue to give ground for agitation. unrest and destruction of the confidence of other States in the sanity and intelligence of the people of Alabama
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-30
RESPECT FOR LAW.

We feel assured that no better pre- cept or example can the good citizen lay before his children and his fellow men than teaching them respect for the laws of the land, for therein lies the strength, the stability and the good order of our Government. This Is sup posed to be Government of law, and in theory at least the highest as well as the lowest must uphold the laws which are made for all the people. In that way lies safety.
 Granted that all laws are not good. and what does it prove? Only that the human mind and heart are not in- fallible or incapable, of wrong. Grant ed, again. that some laws are not to our liking. what then? Can we ex- pect to go through this world and never have anything we do not like: This would be a chaotic Government if each man were free to disregard or violate any law that does not suit him. We are persuaded that under such circumstances there would be no law at all except the law of might.
 There are times and occasions when an impatient and outraged people throw off all restraint and do what they think to be justice with their own hands and in their own way. Such acts may calm the heated passions for the time being and may satisfy the lust for vengeance which sometimes takes pos session even of good citizens, but does any lasting good follow such occur
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-30
swnRr AFFIRMATION.

The Montgomery Advertiser guarantees sks advertisers (and makes it q art or ths contract when reauestedN that It's daily en- cuiatfon is larger than that of any mofnins . newspaper printed in Alahama--ano tnat l.s Sunday edition has the largest circniation of any edition of any newspaper printso ih Alabama without exception.
 The fixtures for September printed peioI; representing the actual net reuiauons sis returns having been deducted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-30

Now 1t is announced that new gold fields have been discovered near the Red Sea in Egypt. Perhaps they have discovered the place where the pur- suing Egyptians lost all their jewels.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-30

Bishop Potter's dinner with negro Bishop has caused almost as much stir e the Fairbanks cocktail episode.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-30

E g. Noble. Circulation Manager of the Montgomery Advertiser. 5eing duly sworn. says:
 The foregoing statement of The AdveF- tlser's circulation for the month of Septem- her lenT is true and correct. and compiled after all returns from news boys. news agents. spoiled and left over copies have heaa dadtcted. F. S. NOBLE,
 Circulation Manager. sworn to and subscribed before me this 17th day of October. 1907.
 tsEAL) RIGA ALEXANDER,
 Notar.- Public.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-01-17
Birthday Surprise Party.

Last Friday afternoon the children and
rand-ehildren of John w. Thompson, Sr,
called at his home on Glover street, TO let
him know that it was his 10Th birthday.
They did not forget to bring things good to
eat. Among them were two roast turkeys.
In the evening several of his friends called
and he was greatly surprised. Refreshments
were served, and at a late hour a departed
for their homes, wishing Mr.. Thompson
many more happy returns.
Mr. Vandergrift made speech, which
was admired by all present, and after the
speech presented Mr.. Thompson with a
handsome silk umbrella.
Arthur Bayer entertained the company
during the evening with his phonograph.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Wander
grift, Miss Sadia Weir, Mrs. Caroline Weir,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson Allen, Mr.. and
Mrs. Daniel Loughlin. Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Rambo, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Brennan,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Horner, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frederick Bayer, Mr.and Mrs Joseph Henry,
and Mr.. and Mrs. George Eldridge.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-01-17
CARING For The Animals.

At the annual meeting of the Gloucester
Co. District Society for the Prevention Of
Cruelty to Animals the following officers
were elected to serve for the coming year.:
Presidents Miss Hattie P. Kirby.
Vice President Mrs. F. B. Rutherford.
Secretary and Treasurer-Miss L. NJ
Flanigen.
Veterinarians -Dr. Bassatt Kirby and
DIR. T. B. Rogers.
Attorney F. B. Davis.
Board of Directors Miss Kirby, Mrs. B
w. Andrews, Mr.. F. B. Rutherford, Mrs
f. B. Rutherford, Mr.. f. B. Dayis, Mr.
Jacob G Heaton, Mr.. Edward Taylor, Mrs
H. L. Hustled, Miss Flanigen.
There are fifteen agents Of the society in
towns Of our county, and throughout the
past year there have been numerous cases
Of cruelty investigated, and much suffering
on the part Of the animals in our vicinity
relieved or averted.
The society tenders its thanks to all who
have generously aided the work in the past
and hope for continuance Of their support
in the future.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-01-17
Jenkens-ElIIS

At12 m. on Monday last, Rev. Carter
Ashton Jenkens, pastor of the Central Bap-
tist Church, shis city, and Miss Mary Amos
Ellis, were joined in holy wedlock at the
home OF the BRIDES mother 2O31 st. Paul
street, Baltimore, Md, Rev. Oliver Hucl le,
D. D., Of the First Congressional Church,
Of that city, officiating.
Miss Helen Silver Ellis, sister of the
bride was maid of honor, Rev. William
Hugh Carter, Of Salem, Va, was best man
Immediately following the reception the
newly welded couple left for Statesville,
N. C., the home Of Mr.. Jenkens' parents
where they spend their honeymoon, return
ing TO take mp their residence at so Laurel
street on Friday, January IS.
Friends of the couple were present from
Crozier Seminary, New Brunswick, N j.,
Washington D. G., Delair, Nd, Ashville,
N. O., Baltimore and this city.
The wedding gifts were numerous and
beautiful and included check for 800
from the congregation if the Central Bap-
tist Church.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-01-17
Signed,
A Bold Robbery In Woodbury.

Mrs William Mckinney is an old lady,
in her SOS who lives near the Presbyterian
Cemetery, on North Broad street. At pre-
sent she is alone, and on Sunday evening,
about 1880 O'Clock, when she heard a
noise at the front door, went down stairs.
At the foot of the stairs she was met by
man who accosted her with, "Have You
got an X" Thinking be said an ak, she
replied s'It is in the back yard. ]"
Mrs McKenny carried her money in
large pocket, fastened about her waist. On
her reply to the man he blew out the light
she carried, and grasping one hand oyer
her nose and mouth, took the contents OF
her pocket, which was in the neighborhood
of 500, in bills and silver, and departed
AS soon as the old lady recovered from
the shock. she notified officer Dopson, but
to the hour of going to press no arrests
have made.
The impression is shat the man was ac-
quainted with the old lady and her manner
OF life, else be would not have known Of
her money and her way of carrying in.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-01-17
PAuLsRoRo.

Revival services are still going on in M.
E Church with number Of conversions
and several reclaimed. Miss Hughs, of
Ocean Grove, has been here all the week.
She is a very earnss and forceful speaker
and is great help to the pastor and
people.
Mrs. Annie Clark, widow Garret CLARK,
was buried in the NJ. E Church yard here
Saturday afternoon last. Services were
held in the church of which she was a
member for many years She leaves three
daughters, Mrs. Willism McMulIen, Mrs.
Jesse Mullen. and Miss Lydie Clark.
Mr.. Ode Bronin, living on the Albert
Ladner farm, lost II yeai old child Tues-
day after few days sickness.
Charles II. Hannold has gone TO his pForlx
carriage building, at Mt. Royal, after being
sick three weeks with liver troublas
DR.. G. 9. Laws is sick at his, home with
! lrhumatism.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-01-17
Farmers and Mechanics Bank Meeting.

The 20th annual meeting Of the stockhold-
ers of this bank was held at the Banking
House, this city, Tuesday morning As
usual review Of the past years work
showed a most satisfactory increase in all
she branches; that the deposits now aggre-
gate $474, 600; the loans amount to over a
half million; that in the history Of the bank
$94, 600 have been paid out in dividends,
and has accumulated surplus Of 81 32, 900.
There were 715 shares voted, the follow
ing being elected directors; VIM s. Conner,
III. C. Loudenslager, G.. s. Sharp, D. Q. Wat
kins, VIM. NJ. Carter, F. B. Ridgway,H w.
Rdgway, T. J. Stratton, Jno. Rachor, Jr.,
Thomas Black, Wilson T. Jones, JAS. Sweeten,
Joseph Hurff At the organization Of the
Board the following officers were chosen !:
President, w. $. Conner, Cashier, John s.
Truitt. The same clerical force will be re-
tanned.
At one o'clock the stockholders and a
number Of guests dined at Newton's Hotel.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-01-17
Melody Club Concert.

The Invitation Concert given BY Mrs.
George W. Groves Melody Club was q
grand success |The cantata, '.The Holy
Child, 2 was splendidly rendered, and was
perhaps the best sung selection ever given
in Woodbury..
Part one Of the program consisted of
single selections, which, though well rend
ed, were hardly mp to the standard set by
the club at its first concert last May.
The club has been unfortunate this fall
in not being able to practice as often as de-
sirable, and the matter is easily explain
able
The success of the concert was due almost
entirely to she director, Mrs. Grove, and
splendid spirit and action she put in it.
This was especially noticeable in the canta-
ia in the second part, which was grand and
far surprising last springs work.
The assistance given by the soloists Mr..
Paul O. Volkmann and Miss Halchen FL.
Mohr, was appreciated. Miss Mohr's work
was better than any she has previously
done in Woodbury., and her assistance in
the last two ohoruses Of the cantata was
marked
The selections, He that hath a pleasant
faoe,n 1.-THE sea bath its pearls" and
"Sileut night" in part one were best re-
ceived. The casino of the club was filed
to over flowing, only contributing members
and invited guests being present.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-01-17
WEST DEPTFORD SCHOOL BOARD
RESIGNS.
statement of Grievances.

r. ~ Ta,.noaoxo ~ INest Denfford ga,oa-
-.
SNep'
Owing to recent rulings of the State De-
partment OF Public instruction 10 reference
TO buiidlng school house, also Hign
School Tuition from our township to WOOD
bury High School, the undersigned board
hereby take this opportunity Of presenting
same to you
In the erection OF our new scnooi a.
Ihorofare, technical point arose when
cost she taxpayers about Se0o'
The last resentmene TO your Board ls more
than they can stand for' after que CONSIDER
alton on ehe subject the entire BOARD es-
signed feeling they were doing bneif uusy.
An extract from Circular 70 Scnooi
Officers and Taxpayers" read as follows:
.sThose who neglect TO apply to the
local scnooi autporitiss ana resume tne re-
ous,D :. isy =, senu r5 .ust os t,'a;r n saIao
tion simnly exercise the inalienable right Of
making their own contracts and meeting
their own obligations, No school dlstrlct
can css os neiu ieI as'l,ens anu 70 1oa.u -
.', s,on q uss.nea ~
p,il ioi snlsion !, ehae nas iio' 'eeu
auonotizeu-
This entire circular has the approval Of
the Attornav Ganaral ara ;s SIGNED bv q
n.-L
-. -
IN contiaulc''on' nov % sn5 aoos0
quotation, W. Fl. Eldriss.-, County Super-
intendent informed this .aard, at its regu-
lar n,ea.;no be,d on tba 1ath inst that the
81 10. .,.. !.
o'ase au'nofi'y 'niotinsu hin 'nae - was
noS necessary ior appii''a''on 70 os maue ~
bhe iocai Doaiu' sna' as soon as slas souoial
was capable OF doing High School work,
they were qualified to 90, and that we were
,;sh,a f,r tba;r t,,it;on
1out Doalu, no"evei 'snouels u'ne'eh'ty
and still think they have a right to say
what shall be done with the taxpayers
onav
Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-01-17
Stray or Stolen Horse.

Strayed from in frons Of Newton Hotel,
Wednesday, at II o'clock, q brown mare,
153 hands high, land low-down DeHart hack
wagon with yellow running gears and black
body. Is the property Of Harry ". Clark
Chew i Landing.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-01-17

JESSE MULLEN,
r. NJ. PLUM,
GEORGE II. SMITH,
j.. WILMER LEONARD,
JOSEPH A. MOORE,
ELMER E. CLEMENT,
CHARLES A. HILYARD
VIM. H. SHEADER,
r. M. DOLPHIN.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-01-17

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Washington telegraph., 1907-10-18
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Hon. W. S. GoodSin Of Bradley
county as a candidate for Congress
from the Seventh District, subject
10 the action of the Democratic
party.
For SHERIFF
We are authorized to announce
c. H. Goodlett of Hope, Arkansas,
as candidate for sheriff OF Hemp
stead County, subject to the action
of the Democratic party.