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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-16
Jack Them Up.

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 Recently in two South Alabama towns two weekly papers have been busy explaining why they did not pub fish certain items of news. We rather like the thought that these papers have been lacked up by their readers. Some papers think they have a per feet right to ignore news items. It Is well when subscribers demand that all the news be published.
 It so happens that in both cases al- luded to the news omitted was farm CTS news and these papers are sup ported by farmers. All papers should give those news items prominence which interest the larger part of their reading constituency.
 Some papers need a lacking up on the point of not publishing home news. A news iteriNneed not be a yard long but every item ought to be there if the papers charge a subscription price. It is merely a question of work and attention to business.
 The old fashioned, happy go-lucky style of getting out a paper WheLh CT it has anything in it or not is rapidly passing out of Alabama journalism. It should have been run out long ago. A newspaper Is under obligation to pub fish the news if 1t takes a subscrib CTS money. It is a good sign when sub scribers get right after a paper that does not Excuses don't go, the news must be published. Short news items and long ones make the paDer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-16
THr GOyrRNoR,s CONFESSION

Governor Conner is the only Cover nor Alabama has ever had who was 50 free with the peoples money as to em- ploy special attorneys to draft bills and revise bills for the Legislature.
 According to the books in the Audi tors office, the Governor caused Hon. H. c. Selheimer, an attorney in Bir- mingham. to be paid out of the funds of the State the sum of s1,1oo for his services at the January session of the Legislature whether any additional money has been paid any one for ser vices at the July session, we are not now informed.
 It is we'll known that the sum of $50 900 was appropriated by the Leg islature to be used by the Governor to cover expenses connected with his fight against the railroads, and the ad- ministration bills. which were drawn and approved .by his attorneys also, give the Governor unlimited authority to pay additional attorneys fees.
 With such an abundance of assist ance, with such lavish expenditure. of the money of the tax payers of the State, Is it not surprising that the Governor did not get his bills in proper shape, and that he must reconvene the Legislature at the expense of the peo- pie to make another attempt? Has he not demonstrated that he does not pos sess that superior knowledge concern ing railroad affairs which he led the people to believe he had, when he was candidate. first for President of the Railroad Commission and next for Gov ernor? Is it possible that he can hope that he can again bIindly lead the Leg islature to pass his bills as drafted and revised by his attorneys without dotting an q" or crossing ''t," as was the case at the last session?
 It is believed by many that the Leg islature will refuse to follow him any further, but that when he reconvenes the body, he will find that a good ma jorfty of the Representatives and Sem ators will come back here to vote in accordance with their own individual views Why should they blindly adopt the views of a> leader who claimed ex- traordlnary wisdom last Winter. but now admits that his judgment was so sadly at fault? It is time the Legis- lature did their own thinking on the railroad question.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-16

In a recent article on the growing use of cement. The New York commer- ciaI says:
 Cement has already replaced wood. to a great extent, in building side walks, bridges, fence posts, steps, building walls. foundations and many other purposes and is commanding con- siderable attention at present in the stances of concrete roofing the mate rial was used in the same manner as in laying a floor. but the great strength required in floor is not necessary in a roof.
 The cement shingles are only little heavier than the best wood shingles, and, as they are practically indestruct- ible they are cheaper in the end than any other material, including tile and slate. These shingles are made in a great variety of designs and are re- inforced with metal skeletons. which hold the cement together and termi- nate in loops at the edges for mailing to the roof.
 They are practically everlasting, as moisture the cause of universal decay. is the chemical agent in the process of hardening cement.
 As is we'll known to builders it is becoming very difficult to get good shingles in any section of the country. In most parts of the United States the frst-class timber has been used and shingles made of the inferior grades that must now be e-used are ofs very short life. By treating them with some of the various preservatiyes they are rem dered more durable. but this is not al- ways practicable. nor is the process always effective. In short, a house covered with such shingles as can now be obtained in most places begins to need repair almost as soon as com pleted. *--.
 The idea of making shingles of ce- ment, with metal core or reinforce ment, is a new one, but it is fast com ing into use. and if we may judge from what we read on the subject ;t furnishes an ideal covering. The metal core prevents breakage or warping and, &s The Commercial says, the cement, if properly made, is practically inde- structible. In fact with cement for walls and roof, and metal or tiled floors and partitions, it begins to look as if home-builders will soon be in- dependent of wood.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-16
THE MAYORS MESSAGE.

A comprehensive presentation of the affairs of the City of Montgomery is the annual message of Mayor W. M. Teague. submitted to the new City Council last night and printed this
 morning in another column. It is a public document which should besread by every tax payer of Montgomery. The message marks a period in the service of Mir. Teague as Mayor of Montgomery, ending as it does his first term of two years and beginning at the same time his second term. The message therefore gains an added inn portance from the Mayors two years experience in guiding city affairs, and 1t has an increased value in it's fore- cast of the Mayors plan for the next two years.
 The annual deficit in the eity's finan- cial budget has given concern to every executive of the city in recent years The Mayors thought upon this vital matter is shown in his urgent recom- mendation that a close economy should be followed in the city's affairs. He insists that policy which will sub- ject all expenses to a close scrutiny is essential. He goes further and makes recomme endations as to the re- duction of the city's expenses. includ- ing the abolition of some of the minor offices ofstfe city
 If this policy is followed, the Mayor believes that through the natural growth of the city. the revenues will be so increased that the annual deficit will become only an unpleasant mem- ory.
 The Mayor recommends that no back ward step be taken in the matter of permanent Improvements. These im- provements, he recommends. should be continued through bond issues. for posterity, which Is to enjoy the bene- fits of these Improvements. should be made to bear its share of the costs These are the two important features of the Mayors message which deals closely and comprehensively with the varied affairs of the City of Montgom- cry. The message is well worthy oi thought and study
 Mayor Teague begins his second term
 of ofice full of experience and witt City Council composed largely of en- ergetic young men. Let us hope that the next two years will be fruitful oi good results in our city affairs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-16
"7his is My 63rd Birthday"
Sir John Charles Bell.

Sir John Charles Bell, who Is soon to take office as Lord Mayor of Lon don, was born October 16, 1844. He re- ceived a grammar school education and engaged Immediately in business. In 1882 he began his public career as a member of the Court of Common Coun- cil. where he served on a number of im- portant committees. In 1894 he was elcted to the Court of Aldermen, and in 1902 was made sheriff of the City of London, and was further honored by receiving the rank and title of knight Sir John Is a man of great wealtl. be- ing largely interested in brewing com panies and a number of o:her con cerns. As Lord Mayor Of oPcCn he will have no arduous d lties to per form, his chief function being to repre- sent the city on great civic occasions. One of the first of these will 'I9 to eX- tend the civic welcome to the Emperor and Empress of Germany On the oc- casion of their visit to london next month. The function will taKe place at the Guildhall and will be attended with much pomp and ceremony
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-16
Atlanta. oa.; .yrup rsanery. colum-

Atlanta. Ga; syrup refinery colum- bus. Ca
 sconstruction news contains items of much interest. the following being some of those reported: one-story bank building, to be constructed or marble at cost of es6.ood. pothan. Ala. i; four business buiidinEst Bessemers Aia 1; thirteen residences, Roanoke, Ala. 1; thirty-four residences, Gadsden, Ala; two libraries; four churches; three story notei, Athens, 0a.; hve school buildings; Pythian Castle Swainsboro. Ga: numerous residences Including one to cost s1o,o00, at Annisfon, Ala; $1s,000 chapter house. Birmingham, Ala: theatre to be built by company capitalized at t4o,ooo, Gadsden. Ala. and slaughter house. Savannah. Ga. :; Madison, Ga, has voted Sbo.00o bond Issue for building sewers and water works and enlarging lighting plant: Covington, Ga., has voted S6o,oo0 of bonds for constructing sewers and wa terworks.
 Land company has purchased over 300 acres of land at Roanoke. Ala. :, and will place building lots upon the mar ket. Building lots will be offered ~ public sale at Blakely. Ga, Eastman Ga, and Millen. Ga.
 ''Five banks to be established and eighteen new corporations with aggre- gate minimum capital stock or sl.voe'- ' 500 are reported" &
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-16
CATE CITY OF wIREonAss.
 Many Improvements Are Noted Tn

Many ImpYOVememtS AIe NOteu -
 DOthan.
 Dothan, Oct, 5.--(Special. )--A wave of prosperity has struck Dothan as is evidenced by the many improvements in property and business enterprises. Notable among these improvements Is the new three story hotel structure belonging to Joe Baker on East Main street which has just been completed at a cost of about $45,000; the rebuild ing of two large stores on West Main street; the erection of large two story structure on North Foster street by w. R. Mckenzie; the erection of a large two story fire proof bank build ing by John Sanders on East Main street at the intersection of St. An- drews street; the installation of new furniture by the Dothan Jewelry Conn pany at a cost of about s2,5e0; the installation of a new fount by E. ID. Hammond at cost of s2.4oo; the in- staliation of a new fount by. the Star Bakery at a cost of s1,500. and the numerous branch ofiices. banks and businesses established with Dothan cap- itaI outside of Dothan.
 The different kinds of wholesale houses that are so rapidly being start ed here is also evidence that Dothan intends to hold it's title as the Gate City of the Wiregrass.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-16
To-day In History

1690-An English fleet from Massa- chusetts attacked Quebec.
 1710--Port Royal, S. C., captured by an English fleet
 1725-First issue of The New York Gazette, first newspaper in that city.
 1793-Marie Antoinette guillotined.
 1834-British Parliament Houses, Westminster. destroyed by fire.
 1S52-Abdel-Kade deposed ruler of Algiers, released from his confinement by Louis Napoleon.
 1S63-General Grant appointed to the command of the Western armies.
 1869--Joseph Ritner, Governor of Pennsylvania in the "Buckshot War;" died. Born 17S0.
 18SS-Cetewayo. King of the Zulus, surrendered to the British.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-16

Some. of our contemporaries--incl ing The Norfolk Landmark, of course -are devoting . soea deal of editorial space to a discussion of the merits oi preserved watermelon rinds. We don't see any need to argue the matter. Any one who has tested and tasted the properly made article needs no argu- ment to convince him that they are no, only good, but very good, and those unfortunates who have never eaten the genuine article cannot be convinced by augmentation. Having been familiar with the real and properly made ar. ticle from childhood we need no con- vincing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-16
Quite an interesting mathematical

Quite an interesting mathematical or arithmeticaI question has been sprung by Texas editor who wants to know "what would happen if every person were allowed to kill one other per- son?" Now. if the actual number of hu- man beings on earth were accurately known. it would be a nice job to figure out how long 1t would be before there would be but one person left on earth, if the Texas mans idea were carried out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-16

of the law. They have made their showing and they have been eagerly awaiting some word from the Capitol.
 They have waited and they are stfl
 waiting in vain.
 The tension will not be relieved un- til after the Legislature has done It's work. The Governor needs the Iegis- iators and any circumstance which will assist in bending them to his will is agreeable and welcome.
 Nearly every member of the Legis- iature has come to Montgomery in the
 interest of some town bidding for a High School. A majority of the mems lbers is deeply interested in some towns
 securing County High School. The legislator knows his record in the extra session will ha closely
 scanned. Perhaps he has no doubt that his record. as it appears to the Gov ernor. will affect the chances of his
 town. The screws will be turned. The sch ools will be located after the Legis- lature is through work and after the
 records have been made.
 The Governor in his campaign de- nounced politicians and sought to ap- pear as patriotic business man, scorning politics. and an unwilling fighter for office. because he wanted re- forms The Governors record as bus
 iness man in the Executive Ofice has been shot full of holes. It now ap- pears that he is as willing to shuttle
 the cards and sit in. game of poli- tics as any of the politicians" who
 filled the ofice before him and who
 came in for so much of his censure during the last campaign.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-16

That fellow ouigg is something of an his definition of terms. He resents the idea of being called lobbyist pre- ferring to speak of himself as "an ac- celerator of public opinion" Any man can be a lobbyist, he thinks. but it takes a man of parts to be an accel- orator. The difference seems to be that the lobbyist hangs around and trades for influence, while the accelerator hands out big rolls of money where it can be used to- control public opinion. It is well to keep things straight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-16
INDUSTRIAL PROGRESS :.
Many New Concerns in Alabama and
 Georgia,

Many New Concerns tn Alabama and
 Georgia,
 Columbus. Ga, Oct. 16.--(Special.) The Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index will say tomorrow in its regu- lar weekly issue:
 No longer Is 1t true in this part Of the country that the dead man Is shrouded in a robe made in Massa- chusetts, placed in a coffin manufac- tured in Ohio and lowered Into a grave dug with a pick fashioned in Penn cylvania, in solid marble which Is put to no other use. Georgia and Alabama are beginning to make these things at home, and an infinitely greater va riety of articles for the living, while the marble is being used in increasing quantity in the construction of build tngs. The wide range in character of manufacturing in Georgia and Alabama is illustrated pointedly in industries definitely projected during the past seven days as reported by The Index. A company has been organized at Waycross Ga, with capital stock of S100,000, to sink oil wells in a South Georgia section. In Atlanta, Ga, a company has been formed with capital stock of $15O,OOo to engage in mining in North Georgia. A company has been organized at Birmingham. Ala. with capital stock of S5o,O0O to mrnu- facture hot pots for conveying slag and refuse away from furnaces. A coal briquetting plant will be estab- lished at Birmingham, Ala. At Way cross, Ga, a $1oO,0e0 company will es- tablish a saw mill, crate factory and furniture factory. A large lumber plant will be established in the midst of an extensive timber tract near Brunswick, Ga. Among other indus trial plants to be established as report ed by The Index are: Sand-lime brick plant, Balnbridge, Ga. canning fac tory Huntsville. Fla; ice factory, Piedmont. Ala; and ice factory en- largement WaycrOss, Ga; laundry, Dalton, Ga; mining, Sumter County and Polk County, Georgia; street rail- way system. Batnbridge, Ga, with line to Amsterdam. tGa.; s1o0.O00 railway terminal shops, Bainbridge, Ga.; re- frigerating plant. Savannah. Ga plant anr manufacturinE street sweepera
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-16
HotYard-GiIlin.

Columbus, Ga. Oct i5.-(Special.)-- MT Walter Gillis Of Columbus will wed Miss Bettie Howard<of Tuskegee, Ala, tomorrow, the eerfNQony taking place at Tuskegee. Mir. tsiiiis is prominent young business man of this city. be- ing an officer in the G. J. Peacock Clothing Company. He Is a member of a family prominent in South Geor- gia. Miss Howard has visited In Co., lumbus and has many admirers in this city
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-16
COURT AT LOTHIAN.
Judge Pearee Delivers Charge F' Grand Jury.

Grand Jury. '
 Dothan, Oct, 1b.-(6peciaLl- l--Ihe 2 fail term Of the circuit court of Hous- ton county is now in session here and it Is predicted that this will be one of the busiest sessions in the history of the county. The grand jury is In session and tt is expected that large batch of business will come before that body for ca sideration.
 Judge IL A. Pearce yesterday charged the grand jury to investigate every alleged violation of the recently enacted statute establishing prohibi- tion for Houston county.
 There will be two weeks on civil docket and one for the criminal, 1t be- ing a notable occurrence for this court that there is not a single white man to be tried for murder, and no very bad cases of any kind.
 The case of George Smith is not docketed for this term. It will be re f11embered that Smith is charged with the killing of Dock Roach on the plan tation of the deceased last spring. Roach was demented and there are no eye witnesses as to the killing, all the evidence being circumstentiaI. X sg
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-16
SCHOOL AT FORT DEPOSIT.
Citizens Raise Money to Get State In
 atffutiOu.

OttlBcu8 EAAh0C dhOMCy hV 0ct Dtatc hA@ atitutiOn.
 Fort Deposit, Oct, l6--(Special)- The citizens of Fort Deposit realizing that the recent election for prohibition in this county something must be done to support the flourishing school which the town now enjoys met in the armory last night to discuss the school propo- sition.
 It was decided to make @ strong pull for the county high school. The town offers its s10.000 school building and a five acre lot, and in addition, the people agree to build a seperate build ing containing four rooms st cost of s3O00 to $4,0oo. A subscription was taken amounting to sS,00e.
 Dr. o. G. Bruner. was the victim of @ serious accident 8 few nights ago, when riding in the darkness his horse fell with him and he was caught under meath him. his right leg being fractur- ed. He narrowly escaped the loss of his limb.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-16
AUGUST crRcULAToN.

The Montgomery Advertiser guarantees It's advertisers tand makes it part of the contract when rsauested) that It's daily cir culation is lar Ter than that of any mornlns nev sper printed in Alabama-and that hs Sunday edition has the largest circulation of any edition of any newspaper printed ID Alabama without exception
 The figures for August printed neioN' representing the actual net circulation. all re turns having been deducted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-16

Newport's smart set is excited over C monkey that smokes cigarettes when they have been used to such . specta- cis right along and didn't know IL
 A 0eorsia expert says that mashed Georgia; she's looking up all kinds of unhsard of remedies now'
 the seat of government" says The Texas Star Just fancy -the seat of government" tearing through the Louisiana canebrakes at the imminent hazard of coming in sudden contact with the siimy earth! Gold in the East river e New York is the latest discovery! So Wall street has been extending her channel of watered stock.
 The Georgia poets are singing about the ~wine of October" the mountain dew" seeming to lack its former powers of inspiration.
 horned worm to Stown the other day that ate English sparrows. This is reversing things. bit, but even the worm will turn.
 T cannot sing the old songs  And when I try the new ones Folks thing calf is dying. You needn't think 1t funny
 And gos needn't nseaas think M # ssrsns. sbs When the voice begins to change" 4 +
 The President is not what wou'd call dude. yet he certainly has kill ing ways.
 . -s-f A There was once spinstsr from wor- woudn't @ with the men tthough she
 when someone asked her why
 She said in reply
 Why not eat what you wantT asks The Chicago Inter-Ocean-
 Why. mainly for the reason that the the silver-spoon in our particular case.
 People lie by. Instinct and tell the truth by. education--st Louis Globe
 Oh. but don't you forget there are
 A Texas man has died at the age of IF and the statement is given out that he would have lived much longer It certainly looks like there isn't much of future for a young man of 117 who smokes the pesky things. :. -Dss ID you take your beer wi.hou.
 "well. if this prohibition business keeps up I think I'll be taking salt without heer.'
 We could imagine "Fairbanks Boom" only in the good old summer time.
 All at once that Mississippi Pilot has become a famous person.. though of the 'undesirabls citi.en'' class. .ss $. :s..: sss ?: y;ss I:ss ':sss' s. s
 A certain foreign count says that he doesn't like American women be- cause they hurry too much. He doubt less never waited for one to~dress to go anywhere,
 Tn spite of Mad Manhattan, Wicked Washington. Holleringhouston. etc. we'll stick to Moving Montgomery. waas asusssn sTsass ssS sss sss
 The Lena is the straightest river in the world, but tho Miseissippi has been the most important in the last few daysl
 As well put by .Driftwood" Arm strong of The Montgomery Advertiser, after all. heavens branch office is just the human heart, to say nothing of the bananas he loves so well. the last years bird nest he sings about go sweetIy in verse, and the persimHnpn beer he anticipates. even should Ala. basna have prohibition in the morntn,. Phil H. is both an optimist and star twinkling writer of common sense and wholesome verse, sandwiched with ielearrcut humor and clean wit. Let ting fin the sunshine should be the aim of more newspaper writer's. Let them eat hack to nature and give more wholesome breakfast food to their readers, despite the menu of high sounding fashionable dishes the peer (Tennl Democrat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-16
Rohert WrIie Ileaa.

Girard, Oct. I5.-(Special,)-Dr. s. J. Wylie has received the sad news of the death of his aged father. Robert Wylie, which occurred g. day or two ago in Columbus. O.. the result Of in- juries he sustained in railroad wreck He was formerly a resident Of this community. N