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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-19
.Sidewak Jewelry Man and
 Negro Fail to Agree on Fee.

was completed. says Freehling. and the negro insisted that he agreed to pay nothing. The demand was made for the half. The negro declined and the watch. Freehling contends. was held until the payment of the charges.
 The negro claims that he didn't tell the white man to fix his watch. The white gem'n jes' grabbed the time- piece. prized 1t open and demanded 50 cents. Thereupon he complained to the police and the arrest of Freehling by officers Cantey and Roberts was the outcome.
 Freehling made bond of $100 for his appearance before the Recorder this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-19
CAME TO ABRUPT END.
Money Not Forthcoming to Continue
 ReIIWiOwa Services


 Religious Services.
 Huntsville, Sept. 1S-(Special. )- Evangelistic services that have been conducted in a big tent in the Call houn lot during the last ten days and nights by Rev. J. H. Newberry of the holiness persuasion, have come to an abrupt close. The evangelist was not backward in stating his reasons for closing the services before the time scheduled for the close.
 He said he had a message to de- liver but that the people of Huntsville would never hear 1t. He said he had incurred an expense of about $500 in holding the services and the ,collec- tions to assist in defraying the ex- penses amounted to about s35.
 The big tent will be removed to Dallas village, where Mir. Newberry will preach for a few days Rev. Charles Tillman, who has been assist ing the evangelist. returned to his home in Atlanta today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-19
nsnth na arn. A. <. Rowe.

Anniston, Sept. 1s.-(Special. )-Mrs. A. s. Rowe died Sunday night at her home at McElderry. The funeral was conducted at the home this afternoon by Rev. MT. Black. The interment was in Bethlehem Cemetery. Mrs. Rowe was a most estimable woman and her death is greatly deplored. She leaves several children. among whom are Mrs. K. Borders. of Chocco- locco.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-19
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Jack Murry, which was announced to take place from her late residence, SIS Jef- ferson Avenue. at 4 p. fin. Wednesday, has been postponed until today (Thurs- day) at { D. m. This change Is due to a delay in the arrival of the father of the deceased from Columbus. o.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-19
To celebrate semmes' Birthday.

Decatur, Sept. 1s.-CSpecial )-It has been announced that United Stat ss Sen ator Joseph r. Johnston will deliver an address here on September 27th at the celebration of Admiral Semmess birthday. to be given by Joe Wheeler Chapter. United Daughters of the Com federacy. The celebration win be held at Oakland Park and packet dinner will be served. It is expected that a large crowd will be present on this ancaAtonS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-19

Professor Thomas G. Masaryk. of the Czech University. of Prague, Is vts- itor in this country, and will remain the guest of his son at Bridgeport Conn, fo- several weeks. He has be- come known for his efforts In behalf of Hilsner. sometimes spoken of aa the Austrian DreyfuS"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-19
DATE IS FIXED.
.ce Conference wmI Be HeIs Early

Peace Conference VIII Be Held Early
 an November.
 Mexico City. Sept. 1s.--The Peace Conference of the States of Central America, the object of which Is to set- tie existing disputes and bring about a condition of permanent harmony, will be held in Washington during the first fortnight of November. This ts the conference that was arranged by President Roosevelt and President Diaz. All the Central American re- pubIics have signed the protocol.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-19
ATHENs SCHOOL OPENS.

Miss Moore Tells Audience of Her
 Achievements.
 Athens, Sept. 1S.-(SpeciaD- -The e fall session of the Athens Female Col lege in this place opened this morning with appropriate exercises There were enrolled 140 boarding girls, and 6 large local patronage.
 Miss Mary Norman Moore. the Presi-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-19
Perinor Killed.

Word reached Birmingham Wednes- dav to the effect that William ID: Perl nor had been run over and Killed oy a Frisco freight train. It seems that he and a man by the name of Palitier attempted to board freight to ride from Carbon Hill to Birmingham
 Palitier succeeded in getting aboard but Perinor missed his footing and was ground to pieces. His companion got off at the next station, returned and identified his friend. saying he resided at Jopiin, Mo. and that he had widow and child. The men were coming to Birmingham to get work. 1t is said
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-19
Free Catarrh
 Cure

Rad Breath, KHawkins, Ringing In the Ear.. Deafness, Hacking Cough and Splitting Quickly Cured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-19
PETITIONS STOLEN
pxuwvNcuAM PRoHIBITTONTsTs
 MAKE SERIOUS CHARGES.
Whfskey Element are Offering Bets at Big odds that Prohibition VIII Re Defeated at
 Polls.

Birmingham, Sept. 1s.-tSpeciaLl- The petitions asking the Probate Judge to cali an election to decide on prohi- bltion in Jefferson County, will be filed Thursday morning by Walter l.. Ses- sions. chairman of the prohibition comnaittee. Three petitions bearing 100 names from country beats were stolen this morning.
 Some bets are being offered by the vhtskey element, 800 to 200 being of fered against prohibition.
 Blank petitions asking the Probate fudge to take names off the petitions asking for the election are being cir culated. Chairman Sessions stated to- day that the prospects were bright, and that he has no doubt but that the majority of the people in the county will be for prohibition when the cleo ton is held.
 Hon. Seaborn Wright of Georgia, Ia ther of the prohibition law in that State, has consented to come to yer ferson County and deliver an address during the campaign. He is one or tne most prominent prohibttionist /orators in the South today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-19
Hotel Clerk Fined.

Tn accordance with instructions rom superior officers, onicer Moore of the police department went to the Eliis Hotel late last night and demanded 10 be shown to a certain room. where ne suspected gambling was going on. Tne clerk, it Is said. not only declined 10 shou, inc officer to the room, but also abused him roundly. The officer ar rested the clerk of the hotel and this morning Judge Feagin in the Inferior Criminal Court assessed fine of $2b. The police department is watching the hotels closely just now. not only TOT gambling, but other violations
The Washington herald., 1907-02-13
4 Few Thoughts ON CIeanIiness


There is much that is enlightening and
highly edifying in the report submitted
TO the District Commissioners by Health
officer ". c. Woodward As an illumi-
mating dissertation on cleanliness it is
especially worthy Of the attention of
every public-spiri;ed citizen Further,
there is much food for thought in some
of the discoveries made known. and no
time should be lost in remedying the
dreadful conditions revealed by the wor-
thy doctor.
AT the very outset for instance. il is
made known that some marketsl were
found satisfactorily clean, and others pal
pably dirty; but too many were neither
one nor the other
This is truly startling. The Commits
sioners. of course. win have no difficulty
in dealing with those markets which are
not satisfactorily clean" but it would
not be surprising If they are somewhat
at "a loss as to how to act when they are
brought to realize that too many are
not "palpably dirty"
Unfortunately, Dr. Woodward himself
offers no suggestion as TO the best method
Of meeting such a difficulty
IT is cheering news that follows. how
ever. We learn that almost uniformly
places dirty or in the doubtful class would
have been found clean. it was represented.
if inspection had been made at some
other time"
DR.. Woodward, upon learning this. was.
doubtless. filed with reerat nv tho
thought that he had been so inconsiderate
AS to make his inspection without allow
ing time for proper preparation by those
inspected. But he should philosophically
reflect that proper allowances should al
ways be made by the unexpected guest.
While he makes no recommendation to
that effect. the Commissioners will doubt
less take the hint and arrange to have
proper warning given in the future when
inspections are impending, in order that
al places may be prepared.
one cannot, however. avoid some per
pleXity in endeavoring to comprehend
just what the doctor means when he
speaks of a fair standard Of cleanliness. "
II is possible modern scientific research
has proved the old-fashioned idea that
the only standard in such matters Is
absolute cleanliness is much too radical
but we fear there are some whose belief
in the ancient idea is too firmly fixed
to be hastily abandoned In the matter
Of the relative desirability of rats and
cats as frequenters OF the market places.
Or. Woodward shows commendable con-
The Washington herald., 1907-02-13
THOU SHALT NOT KILL
Inhibition of the Jewish Law APP
pIicabIe TO Everybody.

Prom the Kansas City Journal
In the Ishmaelitish days Of the world,
when every mans hand was against
every other mani. it was right, because it
was necessary. that each man should see
to his own protection. But when society
was organized men gave up their weapons
10 the delegated authorities and the civil
lied law Of the world places the burden
Of protection upon the authorities. No
individual has any right, moral OF legal.
TO take into his own hands the admins
tration OF those laws Civilization is
nullihed by such a theory and the world
goes back to the age Of barbarism when
the fairest was the prize OF the strongest
the jungle life of tooth and claw, Of
club and fang
No more vain or presumptuous theory
could De conceived than the justification
Of the 'uHwritten law" The honor Of
women is properly the concern Of all men.
but every individual man is not its legal
avenger. The idea that men who them
selves commit Infamous crimes against
some women. the wards of other men,
may punish those who commit crimes
against the women whom il is their
special duty 10 protect is a monstrous
peTversion of the theory of organized So
ciety. 1t is no less "a usurpatiOn Of the
functions OF society II the man who takes
the administration OF the law upon him
self is himself otherwise blameless. al
though his act is in a measure less Hog
ical
The last word Of the whole matter is the
word that Was engraved upon the tables
Of stone Thou shalt not kill means
thou and thou" means everybody.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-13
NEW LIGHT ON ISSUES.
Political Questions should he View
ed i'm Their Economic Aspects.

Political Questions should he View
ed i'm Their Economic Aspects.
From the Lewiston Me- Journal
We realize that the chief ed OF Ameri-
can politics is such craftsmanship as IS
based upon a careful study OF social as
wei as Of economic and political organiza-
ton. Il was the peculiar felicity of the
late ex-Speaker Reed that he was busy
not only with his own thoughts but with
the thoughts Of up-to-date scholars and
philosophers. When in the prime Of his
usefulness he was wont 10 90 10 New
York and have day with the most emf
nent political and social student Of the
metropolis. Mr. Reed once told the writer
that he was greatly indebted 10 the dis
tinguished American author of whom We
speak for new light on the problems Of
political and social economy. Alr Reed
saw what we wish more members Of
Congress would see. that this is the new
age that to-day political issues are now
almost exclusively economic. and that we
should bring 10 Federal law and admins
tration as advanced thought as dis
tinguished gentlemen brought 10 assist
Abraham lincoln in national exigency
which is as clearly afieid in existing eco
n0mic organization as it was in 1861 in
political organization.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-13
The peers and the King.

Sir Henry Campbell Bannermans threat
to abolish the House of Lords can be
considered of course. only a Pickwick-
ian expression of English politics. For
a century or more this sort of buster
has been used to brighten the peers into
a realization of their real position in the
British scheme Of government. Mr.. Glad
stone resOrted 10 it when his home rule
bill was defeated, and Mr. Gladstone
was much more powerful, and withal a
much greater opportunist, than Camp
bell-Bannerman thus far has proved
himself to be. The new Parliament
which assembled yesterday is not as radi-
cal as its leader pretends to be. Hence.
even If the prime minister should essay
seriously the task Of abolishing the Lords,
he would fail dismally. But. of course.
Campbell Zimmerman will not undertake
so Quixotic an enterprise.
Undoubtedly, however. the agitation re-
newed with such vigor by the Campbell
Zimmerman government will result in
some good. The House Of Lords is the
most perfect survival Of feudalism nov
extant in Western Europe Not even the
aristocratc government Of Austria-Hun-
gary has so conservative and inert a force
in its polity as Is the House of Lords In
/ England. The bumptious and ambitious
young Emperor Of Germany divorced his
throne from the Stacking influences Of
the landed gentry Of his realm soon after
he grasped the scepter. or he doubtless
would have been welding a diminishing
instead of a n fncra9 sing Y,ovrar to fax- and
socialism would not have received so
severe a blow in the elections a week
ago. King Edward finds himself menaced
by conditions quite similar to those which
enviTOned the PTussian throne when VII
liam il put on the crown. Edward g
hold upon the larger affairs Of the British
people is rendered tenuous by the insO-
lence Of the Lords. Their branch Of the
legislative government Of Great Britain is
to the body polite what the vermiform
appendix is to the human body-a harm
less and innocuous appendage when not
irritated, and an extremely dangerous one
when il undertakes 20 perform its ancient
function in Authorization.
Edward. like his imperious nephew at
Berlin, has been forced into an alliance.
more or less outspokcn and aggressive.
with the conservative leaders of the radi-
cal elements in his kingdom. The situa-
ton is neither new nor novel in the evolu-
ton Of modern government in Europe
The people are content that he should
reign. but not rule. The Lords would not
permit him TO reign long IL they had full
swing
The Washington herald., 1907-02-13
The Question Of disarmament.

Prof. de Martens. the eminent Russian
iurist who is sounding the powers regard
ing the programme for the coming Hague
conference, is quoted as saying that the
United States has reserved the right of
placing the question of disarmament be-
fore the conference, and that there is no
doubt that if either this government or
that Of Great Britain should insist that
the question occupy a place on the pro-
gramme, the powers would be obliged 10
discuss it, Notwithstanding the view Of
Russia. France. and Germany that neither
disarmament nor the limitation of arma-
ments constitute practical topics Of dis
cussion.
It Is to be hoped that both the United
states and Great Britain VIII insist upon
The Inclusion OF the question of disarma-
ment, or. at the very least. the question
of limitation of armameuls, in The
Hague programme. To leave out these
important questions would very greatly
rrstrict the scope of The Hague confer
ence, whose original purpose was not only
to promote the worlds peace, but also
TO devise some plan TO relieve the nations
of the excessive military burdens con-
tinuaIly being augmented by the civilized
nations. In the rescript of the Car in
Niung the powers 10 the first conference,
the maintenance OF general peace and
possible reduction of excessive arma-
mcnts' were presented as 'the ideals to-
ward which the endeavOrs OF all govern
meuis should be directed. Nothing has
happened since the issuance Of that re-
script 60 warrant any change in the ideals
set forth by the Gar. In fact, the de-
STABILITY of limiting ornaments becomes
more and more impressive as the mad
scramble Of the nations Tor sea power in
The Washington herald., 1907-02-13
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
THE CLAMoROUs CLERK.

Sing, no! for the clamorous clerk! Wei
single out one Of his breed.
For 800 plunks doth he work, and on it his
little ones feed.
This pays for his holiday cheer and covers
his clothing end rents,
And leaves at the end Of the year a sur
plus of "A cents.
The clerk is enabled, you know, these 2
confines 10 hoard
Through shoes that he has to f0rego and
drugs that he cannot afford.
Should he Cor o fortnight fail Ill, the cost
is a terrible Jar,
Though the doctor be light with his bill
as most Of the medicos are.
Sing, no. for the clsmorous cierk-the
Oliver Twist of the day.
His head has but room for one quirk, and
that is the theme Of more pay.
Because others have decent fare, and good
living now is the vogue.
He has to butt in for his share. Now,
amt he an impudent rogue?
The Washington herald., 1907-02-13
NO JAP WORKERS WANTED.
Pacific Coast View of Issue Involved
in Pending Controversy.

From the San Francisco Chronicle
That war should grow out Of the Japa-
.nese school incident Is unthinkabe That
We should change our form Of government
or modify our domestic laws under the
threat of war If they were not modified is
also unthinksble. And it is therefore
worse than folly to discuss the alleged
reports which some contemporaries are
publishing of what took place at the con
ference with the President we do not
want japanese manual workers in this
country, and we DO not intend TO have
them. That is the gist Of the whole
matter. and we have not the slightest
idea that Japan would ever attempt 10
force them on US. OF doubt ar 10 the re-
suit if it did. With that point conceded
and all talk dropped about war If we
do not concede whatever may be asked
of Us, there should be no difficulty in
satisfactorily arranging all matters in
dispute.
The greatest trouble which we have ever
had is the convictions which was AT first
universal at the East that San Francisco
is controlled by a mob directed by thieves,
and that whatever WIS favored by the
ueiidBoButS Win WHICH TN uhtof tunatt
city is cursed should be fOuknt on general
principles BY constant and patient work
the conservative press Of this State has
been gradually convincing the East that
what We are fighting for here Is the
preservation Of American civilization. OF
which California IS a Western outpost;
that the President was wholly without ex-
cuse i'm going out of the line Of bis official
duty 10 assail our morals and our mo-
tives. and in attempting 70 assert an
authority which he does not possess; that
the principles Of local self-gOvernmeHt in
strictly local affairs for which we are
contcnding are as vital 20 all parts Of
the Union as 10 US. and are guaranteed
by the people Of the United States as
effectually as they guarantee TO the gen
cral government the powers committed
TO il
The Washington herald., 1907-02-13

Prom The Ladies Home Journal
II was commencement day at a we'll
known girls seminary, and the father
Of one of The young women came to at
tend the graduation exercises. He was
presented to the principal. who said: Il
congratulate you. sir. upon your extreme
~ large and afectionate family"
Large and affectionater' he stammer-
ed and looking very much surprised
YES. indeed said the principal NO
less than twelve Of your daughters bro
theirs have called frequently during the
winter TO take her driving and sleighing.
while your eldest son escorted her to the
theater at least twice a week. Unusually
nice brothers they are"
The Washington herald., 1907-02-13

creases. Moreover. the conference is on
record with respect to the disarmament
question, having adopted the following
declaration:
The conference is of opinion that the restriction
Of military charges which are at present heavy
burden On the world is extremely desirable for the
increase Of the material and moral welfare Of man
kind.
The conference expresses the wish that the gov
ernments, taking into consideration the proposals
made at the conference may examine the possibility
Of an agreement as 10 the limitation Of armed forces
by land and sea. and Of our budgets.
The whole subject. By the terms Of this
declaration having been deferred to future
consideration. should be taken up at the
coming conference. No more vital topic
could be presented 10 the delegates than
that which certain of the powers now pro-
pose should be left out of the programme
The United States, as the greatest OF the
peace powers. should adopt as its own
the ideals abdicated by the government
of the Car. and press upon the con-
ference the evils Of the vast and grow
ing ornaments which are so heavy tax
on the economic resources of all peoples.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-13
CAPITOL GOSSIP.
Oh a PartIcuIar 81

Sergt. Minge Sanders one of the mar
tyrs Of Brownsville. was being hard
pressed by Senator Warner while on the
witness stand in the investigation Of his
martyrdom being conducted by the Com
mittee on Military Affairs.
Il jes' can't zactly understand where
your question is a-driftin me TO, Mister
Senator. said Mingo. his white teeth
cleaning Ike piano keys. If / knowed
whers you was a-tryin' to take me, maybe
] could answer you
Senator Warner stormed, Senator For
aker smiled compIacently. and the reso-
lutte Senator SCOTS always stern counte-
nance beamed with satisfaction
Sergt MingOs predicament reminded
Senator Joe Blackburn of a story on
Senator "Anse' McIAurin, which he
leaned over and whispered TO Senator
Taliaferro. The Mississippi Senator de-
Tended a negro in his State charged with
murder in the first degree. Mr. Me
Laurin's eloqueuce induced the jury to
give his black client a sentence in the
penitentiary instead Of sending him to the
gallOws. MIR McLaurin was soon after
ward elected governor The convicted
negro's case was appealed and new
trial was granted. resulting in sentencing
the negro 10 be hanged. Gov. McLaurin
received a letter from his erstwhile client.
reading thus:
Dear Marse Anse: I suppose you've
hecrd Of what my new lawyer has dOnc
for me. He has got me in a particular
fix, and now / don't know what TO do,
lessen you pardon me"
The Washington herald., 1907-02-13
LINCOLN. HIS HAND
AND PEN

Fer sums 10 work on his pineboari slate.
\ book he made Of fable and weight.
Under the bushels and pints Of il
This Is MS sChoOlbOy doggeTel writ:
Abraham Lincoln. his hand and pen.
He viii be good. but God knows when
Head Of the nation in wars dureSs
Justice and mercy his guides in stress.
While wise men quihbled Of means ard need.
One stroke and a race from chains was freed
Abraham Lincoln, his hand and pen
Fought Tor the COED and God kaew when.
-McLsndburgh Wilson, in New York sun.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-13
wit In OveraIIs.

From the Kansas City star.
Said the speaker at a lawyers dinner:
We lawyers couldn't do better than to
resolve in the new year to be gentler in
our denominations. Rudeness in
CrOSS-examinatiOn never. never pays
This is a truth that I once saw proved
ia d damage suit. In this suit cross
examining lawyer shouted at a witness in
Overalls: You there. in the overalls,
how much are you paid for telling I'M
truths Less than you are the witness
retoTted. or you'd be in oveTalls. too. -