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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-23
TREATING JOHN BADLY.

There have been hints thrown out that this great government of ours doesn't intend to treat John D, Rocke- fslier with that equal and exact jus ticc which is the right of every Amer ican citizen. The fine of some thirty million dollars was company afrair, and though he may be out of pocket when the fine is paid--when 1t Is paid, mind you--he may look on it as all in the way of corporation business and set 1t down to profit and loss.
 But this other is a personal and in dividuai matter and the loss must all fall on him. When the case against the Standard oil was up John was wanted as witness. He didn't want to do any witnessing. John didn't. but the law is inexorabie. and after much lodging and hiding out and much de- tective work John was finally cor rallied and forced to take the witness stand. His fees as such witness amounted to s72.so. as we now remem- Der. and it has been hinted that the government proposes to do him out of it. It was first proposed to deduct twelve dollars from his bill. whi-n was bad enough. but later we learn that he is not to receive any.
 Now this is small business for a great government to engage in, and it is hard on John D. The plea is put up that he didn't give much evil dence, and that the little he gave was of little value. but what has that to do with 1t? witnessing is not done by the job, as we understand it, nor is a witness paid according to a val uation placed on his evidence. Wheth- CT he testihes much or little. and whether his evidence is valuable or not, he is entitled to his time and mileage, even if he Is rich.
 Let the government remember : asys The Kansas City Journal. "that winter is coming on and that John may need the money. The situation in the coal fields indicates that hard coal is going to be higher than ever this winter. and the increased cost of living all along the line Is simply a multiplication of arguments against pauperiEing our leading citizens Of course. MT Rockefeller can burn oil for fuel, but the government should recall the fact that he has recovered his appetite, and while the fuel situa- tion might be solved satisfactorily. the victim of this latest act of Federal rapacity cannot eat oil.
 Let the government of today not de- part from the teachings of the fathers. Let 1t be merciful as 1t Is strong. Why should it keep back this SIP, when all of Johns spare change may be need ed to pay the big fine? We believe in Judicious and proper eentralization of authority, but the quality of mercy is not strained. and it may be that Mir. Rockefeller might not survive this latest financial jolt. Was 1t not shylock who remarked that you take my life when you take that which sus- tains it, or something to that efrecti It is merely coincidence that Shy locks predicament recurs in connection with MT. Rockefeller. but the principle holds good. Give John his SIP and perhaps this evidence of Federal ami ability. this heaping of coals of shre upon his wig. may soften his already oily heart. The experiment is worth trying" 4.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-23
Cox,s work for Hull street.

Wont you pass on 8 compliment and word of appreciation on behalf of the people of South Montgomery for the splendid work of Alderman ". N. Cox in securing the extension and as- phaIt paving of Hull Street., said resident of that section of the city to
 You can very properly do It. No attempt Is being made to boost AIoer- man Cox He will retire from rom rne oe a lcandidate for reelection, and he IS no longer in city politics Tneretore, in the sincerest way, we can speak s., our appreciation for the benefits his Work has conferred on our section Of tho city and it is not always true that the people remember the good things
 You know that Alderman Cox only secured the paving of Hull Street ar ter the longest and hardest sor. recnn,- 9. . fight; Thes Street Commttee nn ns ved geG0 with bituiithic pavement. Now, bituiith,c pavement may be all that its friends friends claim for t, but Cox hays wanteos so me he fought the report of the committee ana
 Then he was told if he would d not sd stake take vitrified ff brick. But he wanted asnhait. They beat on this fight Tn the Council. but the matter was s.,at caa ried to the courts: ,aerIaan Iae Iau1i and in time court decision referred the mat fer hack to the Council.
 s.This time the Alderman won ms fight and got what the people wanted, He made the fight month after month against the strongest kind of opposl- lion. He not only had to stand the op- nosition of some of his fellow members. but he had to bear their ridlcuie as well. but ne refused to be laaghed out of court. a,sh4
 "When he had won his asphalt ngnt he got behind the movement to ouiId the extension of Hull Street and 10 make 1t the finest boulevard in the city by paving it with asphalt. The nrsl part of the asphalt paving has been done. and 1t is seen that Hull street is the neatest and best-paved street in Montgomery.
 ''NIr. Cox, of course did not win the fight single-handed. He received other help. but I'll undertake to say that but for his prolonged fight Hull street would not be beautlfied, as 1t IS being done now. We look upon the Hull Street work as the most important permanent improvement that the scaty has done in recent years.
 : And MT Cox has done somctning that should cause his service in the Council to be remembered with sps- ciaI gratitude by the people of Soutn Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-23
rhree Newapaper vlsltors.

The Montgomery colony of news paper men has been temporarily aug Inented by three visiting scribeS, eacn of whom formerly resided in Mont gomery. Two of them formerly were engaged in assisting in the news de- paTtment of The Advertiser.
 Rufus Jones, erstwhile news editor of this paper. who has spent the past year in Sioux Falls, S. D., is in the city. He declares there is no place ike Montgomery, and he proposes to make the city his home in the future.
 c. S,.sRaEtridge, who resigned ms nosition on the reportoriaf stan ol The Advertiser a few months ago to spend the summer enjoying the sea breezes of Perdido Bay, Is again in inc city, greeting his many friends.
 IF Thatcher, who was a member of the local stan of The state has re- turned to Montgomery after spending . few weeks at the home of his parents ct Fort Worth. Tex He, like the oth- CTS, declares that Montgomery looks very good to him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-23
aTcTsT CTRCULATTON.

The Montgomery Advertiser guarantc,ess } ,.. adyartJeers fard makes it part of the contract when requested1 that It's daily .,n- e,r- cuiation is larger than thab of any mornins nor. i.s new-- aper printed in Alabama-ana ,a,,ar una. trr of any edition of any newspaper printed 'n Alabama without exception
 The figures for August. printed oSiow' ,, representing the actual net eircuiat'on' at fs~ turns having been deducted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-23
SidetOaik Penciiings
He's After Paul.

He's After Paul. When Rufus Jones Came Into town. He came in with A boding frown. And muttered fierce Beneath his breath, I'm looking for Paul Cook, Sdeath. I've come from home To hound him down This funny man, This pesky clown. I'm gosh darned tired Of his blamed rot. l don't know how Much sense he's got. That muse of his Is out of whack, But ones things sure-~ I'll take a crack At him some time If he don't keep Me out of rhyme.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-23
PresIdent Apperson Here.

inc Montgomery Traction Company, Is
 Mir Apperson frequently visits Mont gomery, remaining over several days' For the purpose of keeping in touch with the business affairs of the com-' pany. ,,,a4t,. here four or five days and, when asked if he had anything to give out Tn rel- erence 10 the street car pass situation, he said that he did not.
 At the Exchange Hotel. where he is registered. Mir. Apperson was last night in conference with w. H. Ragland, General Manager of the Montgomery Traction Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-23
Huntsville Banner.

HuntsVIIIe BanutI'
 On the streets of the city today there was the largest crowd that has been here in a number of weeks, and the merchants are enjoying a good business. The outlook is eXceptionally ly bright for a good business this fall. One of the features Of the day was colt show in which numbar of nice colts were shown.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-23
she: Hangs on to Her Cash.

She Hangs on to Her Cash. Birmingham News.
 It is reported that Aunt Hetty Green is getting quite talkative these days. but so far she hasn't uttered word to indicate that she will separate her. self from any part of her wad.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-23
0oINo OUT or TOWN

GOING OUT OF TOWNS
 subscrfbero who leave the city temporarily should have The Advertiser mailed them. Addresses wfil be changed as often as re- quested.
 You can keen fully informed about Mont gomerx and Alabama affairs oniy through The Advertiser. dres@ to this office. Phone eS0. City Cireu- Iation Department.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-23

Daily Average August. 'o7 ... .....,.I4,Sss sunday Average, August '05... ...Sl,e9S E. S. Noble, circuiation Manager of The Montgomery Adveftiser' being duiy sWorn' says:
 Tine foregoing statement of The AdVer- tiserss circulation for the month Of August Ts0T is true and correct. and compiled after ali returns from news boys, news agents spofled and left over copies have been de- dncfed. E. 8. NOBLE,
 Circulation Manager Sworn to and subscribed before me this ftth day of September, 1907,
 (sEAT0 RIGA ALExANDER,
 Notary Public
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-23

Mir. Theodore Davis. of Birmingham is in Montgomery. accompanied by his wife.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-23

MT. Hervey W. Laird, the well known newspaper man, has returned to Montgomery from a weeks vacation trip.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-23

pr. G. w. williams, of Hartford, Is in the city.
 MT. R. M. Hale. was in the city last night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-23

MT. w. c. Ernest, of Mobile. is vis iting Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-23

earnings to betterments and inprov- Ing tnelr physical condition every year.
 The reduced tartif in Georgia has not beneftted the people as WAS proposed. but the benefit has been appropriated by the merchants and nIanuLacturers. If the railroads are required to, ana l believe that they will acquiesce in their proposal, set aside every year q certain portion of their earnings. the people of the State will be benefited, the taxes of the railroads increased by reason of of'improvenents, and the safety of the people insured Governor Conner and the Legislature have shown the isiation in the past, and I believe if he calls the Legislature again and then complex questions are dealt with in a spirit of conservatism and justice, Vt will again have harmonious relations between the State and the railroads and we will aSain renew our path to prosperity and progress. The middle path Is the path of safety.
 C. P. Rogers, ST.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-23

MT. F. r. Patterson of Selma, Is ir the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-23
ARCHITECTS. 4 A AvrsFalfa R. nUnnme

AuSfeid & Bl0unG.
 Plans, specifications and super vision for buildings of all kinds. @3-4 Moses Bldg, Montgomery, Ala 51S Thresen Bldg. Pensacola, Fla
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-23
BUGGIEs-sURRIEs.

ROvvdOiu-Hay=eca Carriage Co.
 For sale at cost during next 80 davs. 100 jobs will go Come early and get choice. Monroe & Lawrence
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-23

Information is to be had Tor the asking. which is certainly cheap enough. Strive to be great only as you are good In the philosophers scales. Lord and a lady went up at fuI sail. when a bee chanced to light on the opposite scale" Remember that moral worth is the only riches worth striving for in the great battle of life Inscribe "Excelsior' on your banner and practice the motto with unfalter- ing courage until Legitimate ambi. tion Is gratified and the heights of fame are reached.
 The greatest demand of all demands is the demand for capable and honest men. Mrn whose honesty is unpur- chasable are in great demand in every department of business, and may ven- ture the hope the demand will soon be supplied by our young men. Of all horrible pictures I ever saw is the pie ture of the man who makes an imp> proper use of his employers money and is languishing behind prison bars, with broken hearted mother without beg ging for her sons life.
 J. R. McLendon.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-12-13
CANDY

In short such variety as is to be found
in well-regulated Drug and Stationery
Store, all offered at lowest prices. con-
efficient service assured to all patrons.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-12-13
A December Stunt Party.

Il went to the jolliest 'tsunt' party
this winter" said the city girl, as she
narrated to a friend her recent expert
ences. 1T was given at house with
a very large parlor. This was lighted
with dozens of Japanese lanterns, like
the grounds of a lawn party, and it
presented beautiful spectacle and was
nearly as light as day.
"As each person entered the house
he was given small piece of paper.
folded in the form of a powder, there
being one set for the gentlemen and
another for the ladies. Upon opening.
each one was found to contain q num-
Der and some easy stunt to perform.
Here are few, as l remember them:
No. l. Blow soap bubbles with Nos.
S. 13, 20. % and AZ. For this purpose
and for some Of the other perform.
ances. long table was set out, having
on 1t the necessary soap. water and
pipes. The one blowing the largest
bubble received a prize
No. 2. Make a stump speech. In OBJ
edience to this command, young lady
recited a Mother Goose rhythm.
No. g. Sew on button with Nos. z,
8, IL and Is. These were all men. and
each one was given button, thread
and piece of cloth, the object being to
see who could get his button sewed on
first.
No. 4. Pound six nails in a board
with Nos. 6, 8. IL and IA. These were
girls, and each one was provided with
hammer, nails and board. The men
hugely enjoyed their endeav0rs to
pound a nail instead of their fingers.
No. 10. Tell a ghost story.
There were about fifty different
stunts" some Of them very ridiculous,
and which anyone could easily think
up. You can imagine what lively
time was had After this there was a
short musical program followed by re.
freshments.
II one wished. the same idea could
be carried out at lawn party in sum-
mer.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-12-13
Witty Toasts,


Perhaps one Of the wittiest toasts on
records is that of Franklin. After the
victories of Washington had made his
name we'll known throughout Europe.
Franklin chanced to dine with the
French and English ambassadors, when
these toasts were drunk: The son of
Britain rose and proudly remarked:
England - the sun whose beams en-
tighten and fructify the remotest cor
ners Of the earth"
The Frenchman. glowing with ma
tiOnal pride. drunk: France - the
moon whose mild, steady. cheering rays
are the delight of all nations: consol-
ing them In darkness and making their
dreariness beautiful"
This furnished Franklin with a fine
opening. and his quaint humor bubbled
over in his retort: George Washing
ton-the Joshua. who commanded the
sun and the moon to stand still and
they Obeyed him."
1t is told that Mark Twain. when
called upon to respond to toast at a
banquet given him by surprise at a
literary club in London. pulled forth
a written speech. remarking as he did
so, that the affair had been such sur
prise he was unable to say what he de-
sired without referring to his notes.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-12-13
OLYMPIA, WASHINGION FRIDAY MORNING. DEC. 1a 1907

cution. wonder if the Americans
with ali their boasted intelligence will
ever find out that any organization that
controls the power of taxation and the
currency of the country virtually con-
trolls the government? Isn't il little
singular from Il. o. p. standpoint, that
the only unprotected class is looked
upon as the savior of the country in a
panic like the present. Notice the
headlines of The republican papers and
read as follows: Gold of Europe com
ing to fill American banks: grain. cot
ton, copper, meats. tobacco and oil be-
ing paid for in shining yellow metal" "
And again In another paper of the
same kind; Golden floods from the
West and South browns panic cry :;
foreign demand Sor American stables
brings tons of bullion from European
markets: tobacco crop alone draws
0.000. 900" Who saves the day. ac-
cOrding to their own admission? Is It
the protected and utterly selfish iron
and steel manufacturers. who sell in
Europe. after paying the freight,
cheaper than they sell at home? It
takes crisis like the present to force
home the truth. And what Is the re-
ward Of the farmer? Tariff taxes and
more tariff taxes; the privilege to culti-
vate his fields with protected plows.
shovels and other utensils. the price of
which is only half actual cost and the
other half clear profit to the manufac-
turer The farmer of Europe or Aus
tralia in his competition with the
American farmer can buy these same
goods at their cost in America plus a
SMALL and reasonable percentage Of
profit only, while the American farmer
has to pay so per cent profit. procured
solely by laws passed by d. o. p. Con-
crosses and signed by d. O. D. presi-
dents at the insistence Of tariff million
aries who pay d. o. p. campaign ex-
penses.
To my mind the robbery of the pro-
tective tariff is so monstrous an In
iQuity that am amazed at the guilli-
bility of the American people In put
ting up with 1t so long as they have,
but I presume they are more to be
pitied than blamed. and the fool-killer
hasn't been around for several years.
IL reports are true he has just arrived
and if he don't kill the d. O. p. so dead
1t never can be resurrected. we'd better
kill the fool-killer
Put this prediction in the crown of
your hat. w. ]. Bryan. the greatest
statesman Of the age, will be our next
president il his life is spared
Here's hoping the d. o. p blue rag
money will be redeemed according to
promise. j. c. Coz.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-12-13

AFRICA leads in gold production,
America next.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-12-13
Beautiful Thoughts.

Christianity wants nothing SO much
In the world as sunny people, and the
old are hungrier for love than for
bread. The oil Of Joy is very cheap.
and II you can help the poor on with
q garment Of praise. 1t will be better
for them than blankets.
Some people contrive to get hold Of
the prickly side Of everything. to run
up against all the sharp corners and
disagreeable things. Half the strength
spent In grumbling would often set
things right. No one finds the world
quite as she would like 1t.
The power to do great things gener-
ally arises from the willingness to do
small things.
We are to be rewarded, not only for
work done, but for burdens borne, and
/ am not sure but that the brightest
rewards will be for those who have
borne burdens without murmuring.
Why don't you create around you an
atmosphere of happiness and helpful
ness, so that all who come In touch
with you may be made better? Is not
this possible?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-12-13
SOME SEASONABLE GAMES.
A State Social.

As each guest enters the room he is
presented with a small card containing
one of three things - the name of q
state. capital of state or one of its
largest cities. Whichever card he holds.
he is required to find the two people
holding the other two cards of his
state. At given signal each group
gathers by itself and is given ten min
utes in which to consider the most in
teresting facts about their state. its
products, etc. Each state is then called
upon to report, and the one which pre-
sentS the best reasons for being the
most important state in the Union Is
awarded prize. All the states may
be utilized and foreign countries added.
If the size Of the company demands.
The answers from the different states
are sure to call forth Iluch merriment.
Draw on a large sheet of brown
paper. the larger the better, an outline
map of the United States. Cut out each
state separately. numbering each one,
but emitting all names These should
be pinned around the room Each per.
son is then given a card and pencil
and requested to guess the names Of
the states from the outline presented.
A prize is awarded the person guessing
the largest number.
After this contest. gather up the
states and give to as many people as
there are states, providing each person
with a pin. Fasten a large sheet Of
black cloth at one side of the room and
request each person to pin his state on
in proper location. This requires a
pretty thorough knowledge OF geog-
raphy.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-12-13

some simple thing easily made than
To work ones fingers to the bone and
tray ones nerves to the breaking point
Just to make an elaborate showing b,
which to give ones friends and rela-
tives a token Of your love and good
wishes. A simple gift Will do as well:
and after all is done Ind said, every
thing can be summed up In the dear.
Old. time-honOred greeting given with
your gift. Wish you a Merry Christ.
mas and Happy New Year"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-12-13
Time OF Admission of Forty-Six States

Aime Vi AomiSSion Oh rOTty-Slx StateS.
Alter the ratification of the COnsti
utiOn by the thirteen original state
'ther states have been admitted as 70
Ows:
VermOnt-March 4. 1891.
kentucky-June l, 1892
Tennessee-June /. 1896.
Ohi0-February 10. 1903.
LOuisiana-April 80, 1912.
Indiana-December IL. 1916.
Observation-Disclosures 10, 1917.
IllinOis-December 3, 1878.
Alabama-December IA, 1919.
Maine-March Is, 1920.
Missouri-August 10. 1921.
Arkansas-June Is, 1886.
Michigan-January &c. 1897.
FlOrida-March 3, 1S45.
Texas-December %, 1S45.
Iowa-December 2S, 1916.
Wisconsin-May 30. 1SiS.
acknowledgements 9. 1850.
MinnesOta-May IL. 1858.
OregOn-February IA, 1859.
Kansas-January 80. 1861.
West Virginia-June 10, 1868.
Nevada-OctOber 81, 1864.
Nebraska-March ], 1867.
COlOradO-August l. 1876.
North DakOta-November 2. 1889.
South DakOta-NOvember 2. 1889.
MOntana-Novembe s, 1889.
Observation-Disclosures II, 1889.
IdahO-July 3, 1890.
Wyoming-July II, 1890.
Utah-January 4, 1896.
OklahOma-November 16, 1907.