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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02

Indianapolis Star. also q Republican newspaper. As is we'll known, there has of late been lot of discussion. and some of 1t decidedly plain talk, about the perfectly evident desire and inten- tion of the administration to make the Federal government supreme, without any regard to the rights of the States. The starquotes some of the arguments used by the advocates of centralism and adds:
 Two things are wrong with this de- sire Of official Washington. One Is that Federal activity in Legislation not normally within the scope of Congress has been tolerated only on the ground that the states have been inactive. This was made very clear in the admirable recent speech of Secretary Root, who said that 1t was incumbent on the States to enact needful regulative laws. and if they did not the Federal gov- ernment would have to act, 1t is cu- rious and indefensfble perversion of this doctrine to say that inasmueh as their neglected duty, therefore they must be curbed sossthat the Federal government may do 1t all.
 The second and more vital objection to the new doctrine is that neither Congress nor the President can be the judge of what Is right and proper for the States or for the government in the segregation of their powers. No more Is 1t the province of the State Legisla- lures and Governors. The respective rights of the States and of the Federal government are defined by the Consti- tuition of the United States and this in turn is interpreted, to fit every new question. by the courts. What Presi- den Roosevelt or any other President, good or bad. believes is Wrong in State action Is not wrong or right for any practical or legal purpose until 1t has been so declared by the courts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02
IIANlN New
 Ones
 From Laird

The spring styles of ladies' fine low quarters, from the famous house of Laird, Scho- Der 6 Co, are on the way and may be here any day as they were shipped from Philadel- phia on the 18th.
 Would say in connection, that these beautiful shoes want to be seen to be apre- ciated.
 While of course this is ex- cellent work and which must always be paid for, we will charge you no more than most any you may buy that are at all above the ordin- ary.
 We have also those at the popular prices, but these have been in some time.
 We solicit charge accounts upon receipt of satisfactory business references, but bills are due and payable monthly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02
An Autoeracy.

Cullman Democrat,
 The news comes from Montgomery that there is very little hope of the passage of child labor law. We would have been surprised indeed at the passage of any child labor law that Governors cotton mill, yet, ii We mis- take not, that is just as much plat form business as the fight on the rail- roads-Tuscumbia Dispatch.
 That old Platform saw is the most utter rot we have had to contend with The "peepui' had no more to do with the platform than they have with the whims and selhshness that have dom mated Conner and which have, phono- islature, and, ipso facto, become law
 Conner is on the mountain top and sees Alabama lying docile at his feet, but in Alabama there are men who will fight for her honor and never consent to one man government. The pee pul' is a word used by all tyrants. With Conner and his adherents 1t is the
 peepul" be damned, 1t is the office we are after. And they get them, ready made or made-to- order.
 This "canned" platform was made at Birmingham and in every way fixed" before the Democratic Conven- ton ever heard of it The Birmlng- ham News had it set up in type three days before the convention met and The Birmingham News reporter on the floor of the convention had printed proof sheets of it before him, the only change in the canned platform was in interlining about three lines in Sec ton 16. This alleged Democratic plat less number than three tailors who spoke as I've, the people of England. ."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02
John Hay. Encounter wIth . Crank

John Hay's Encounter with a Crank. New York Sun.
 His aneedote of LincoIn's administra- tion was told several years ago by Mir. Hay at a dinner at the White House. As the private secretary of President Lincoln 1t fell to MT. Ha&s lot to re- ceive the cfanks who daily called at the White House to see the President, and whe even at that time were not few in number. One day man who had been especially persistent in de- maAding to see the President was at last, shown into the office of Mfr. Lin- coins private secretary. Mir. Hay merely looked up from his desk and ex- plained that the President was very much engaged and asked what the visi- tors mission was.
 Do you know who amf' said the visitor, with a set look in his eye and a threatening tone in his voice. The secretary was compelled to admit that he did not
 "The President will be delighted to receive you when you come again" said Mir Hay. rising quickly and ex- tending his hand, adding as the visitor started to leave, "and perhaps you will bring letter of introduction from your Father"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02
SATURDAY, MARCH ?, 1907.

The bill of this Legislature which doubles the tax on life insurance pre- miums will not hurt the companies as the persons insured will be made to foot the bill. MT. F. E. McMullen, President of the Life Insurance Asso- citation of the United States. who was in Montgomery this week. says that Contrary to the general opinion, the bill does not affect the life insurance compa- nies, as this State tax Is embodied in the premium paid by the policyholder when his policy is issued" The amount realized by the State last year from this source was about $So.oO0. 1T the same amount of business is done this year it will be $1so.OOO. all paid by policyhoIders.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02
WHAT STATE PAPERS
 ARE SAYING
Who wfl Prevent Itf

Who VIII Prevent Iff Mobile Item.
 It looks now as if there IS to be no child labor legislation this session. please hold up their hands.
 It is Mores Than Work. Andalusia News.
 If there is as much digging at Pane anna as there Is conversation about # in Washington, the canal ought to be pretty well on toward completion
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 A short Step to Fat Berth. Birmingham American.
 Secretary Shaw has also found that 1t is but a short step from the Treas ury Department to the presidency of . big New York bank or trust company
 Tall Digging in Order. Guntersville Democrat.
 We see by the dailies that the Stork paid a visit to q miners cabin up In Kentucky, and left no less. than five babies. The said miner will have to do some tall digging from now on.
 Ss Ss Ts
 Must Hold Up Awhile. Moulton Advertiser.
 Huntsville has natural gas. a dispen- With all these great blessings at the same time. we think Editor Lane should hold up on Hundley at least for a few days.
 $ ss <
 Peas and Hogs. Ozark Star
 There could be no better evidence of the way the subject of hog raising is taking in the good old county of Dale than to get figures from the people here in town who deal In seeds--espec- fally ground peas. Although previous years have been good ones in the mat ter of the sale of ground peas for seed ing purposes, yet this spring has broken all records as regards the volume of business. Some of our dealers say that they have sold more than twice as many as they did last year, while others will give figures which are in excess of this proportion of increase.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02

Explanations are always in order, and the following from recent issue of The Hartford Times may help the reader to understand some things:
 The peculiar rule which prevails at the White House, whereby anybody who quotes without special authority anything he hears the President say is declared to be liar, Is explained by the Washington correspondent of The Baltimore Sun. The President is said to have "a theory that thing repeat ed without authority is the same as lie" "Tt was suggested to him. says this correspondent, after his first con- ference with the California committee, as a reason for giving out an official statement, that some one of those pres ent might state what occurred. If any one does,' he replied with great emphasis, it will be lie, and I will say so.'" Knowledge of this peculiar rule" as applied in the case of Henry M. Whitney of Boston, and many oth- CTS. is said to explain the course of the Massachusetts Republicans in sending their appeal to the President for tariff revision to Washington by mail, in stead of having it delivered by dele gation.
 Tn plain English anything that Roosevelt doesn't want repeated is a lie, it matters not who repeats 1t nor how plainly and emphaticaIly he said it in the first place. To put it somewhat differently, when the President says anything that he wants the world to hear it is all true if 1t Is repeated, but if he decides that he doesn't want it made public the man who repeats 1t is a liar.
 That Is an easy way to shift respon- sibility, whatever we may think about the moral side of the Irocess. It also explains a number of matters that the public has puzzled over. On a number of occasions he has talked openly and In the most positive manner concerning matters of importance. but when his words were given to the public he has just as positively affirmed that he never said anything of the kind. and by implication, if not in direct words, has asserted that the narrator was a liar. More than once it has been shown on the most unimpeachable evidence that he did say exactly what was published, but as no one cared to call the Presi- l dent of the United States liar in di- rect language 1t has been suffered to pass and those who reported the con- versation in good faith have had to rest under the stigma of having will fully lied. We repeat that this tex plains" a number of things that have been dark but Is the explanation very creditable?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02

There has never been a measure in the history of the State, dealing with taxation with more inquisitorial fea- lures than the tax commission bill which has passed the House and is now pending in the Senate. Under its pro- visions absolute power is given to three men to overturn the action of every Tax Assessor in the State. They are required to visit every County twice each year. This would give about five days to the County and in that time they would have to familiarlze them selves with values. conditions. etc, which cannot be done in that time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02

The news comes from Berlin that the German Kaiser Is very much inn pressed with Mrs. Harry Lehr. In fact it is intimated that he is stuck on her. to put it in the vernacular. That must be hard on Harry's bump of conceit but if the Kaiser has such a thing as a Zoo on the premises Harry might get out and make an impression on the monkeys. Harry is at home among the monkeys.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02
Ynri Colored nrustache

Mme. Rejane has been giving at her theatre in Paris, play in which Na- poleon TL Is represented. The actor taking the part wears a black mus tache, and a wafm discussion has arisen in consequence, some persons asserting that the Emperor's mustache was yell low. All who ever saw the Emperor have been asked to give their testi- mony. To the best of tneir recollection the Emperor's mustache was all colors, One editor of paper confirms that it was yellowish, others say it was red- dish brown, stiffened with black. Sey- eral doctors who had often been in close touch with the Emperor before 1870 say that his mustache was dark chestnut brown.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02
0snnJxcbitev Lancet.

An instrument called the snake bite lancet" has been introduced in India with splendid results. It is being widely distributed by the authorities to police outposts in Bengal and Assam, the central provinces and united pro- vinces, and also to all village officials by some of the native States in Upper and Central India. A report by one person is to the effect that he had saw cd the lives of twenty persons bitten by Corbras and karaits within the last year by use of one lancet. The use of this simple instruments may be the means of saving thousands Of lives an- nually in India, and hence will prove a s-rAaJ hIAsain0
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02

In his annual message to Congress, President Roosevelt said that he did not see how Congress could do any more than set an example to the States hv adopting a proper child-labor law Tor the District of Columbia. At Har- ward Saturday he berated those per- sons who invoke the Constitutional rights of States in opposing direct congressional interference with State Iahor conditions The President can shift more quickly than the wind Norfolk Landmark.
 Several Presidents have had addi- tions to their official titles, and Roose- welt bids fair to be known in history as "the shifty President"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02
A Harvest of Injury VIII be Reapcd.

GauSQen JOuIHdA
 The suggestion that the enthusiasm for railway rate regulation is liable to do harm rather than good Is worthy of more than passing notice, There is undoubtedly a possibility of over doing things along this line, Especially is this true in the South where so much development is needed if We are to prosper as We should. Unless capital invested in railways is assured of more than ordinary returns the building of new lines will certainly be retarded. Not all railways are highly profitable ventures by any means even under the most favorable conditions and any ex- tra burdens Imposed by Legislation will surely tend to restrict new Investments instead of encouraging them. And as we see it, the real complaint on the part of the public is not a matter of rates but the arbitrary methods of doing bus mess enforced by these comr47n car riers. If sufficient cars were provided, reasonable demurrage regulations en-
 forced. prompt settlement of claims made, passenger trains run on schedule
 time and other like grievances fairly adjusted the matter of rates would cause but little friction The rate reg ulation movement as we see 1t Is more a matter of retaliation for other wrongs than conviction that railroads are un- duly prosperous. At any rate ws Of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02

the South have everything to expect from extensions Of our railway mile age and improvement in. equipment ane service ana any faction by our law makers that would really retard sucn development instead of fostering ls would be short sighted and i'll advised at the present time Make laws that will compel fair treatment of all pat rons, that will prevent combinations ana maintain competition and the mat ter of rates will need comparativeiy little adjustment other than VIII patur- ally result In competitive trade bt any kind.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02

The Marion Standard well says If the Legislature would do favor for the weekly papers as well as the local peo- ple these papers represent, it would enact a law requiring the publication of local laws in the County papers the same as the general laws in the State dnnies
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02

Budding statesmen had bettep take into consideration the Idea that bait ing' railroads may be good campaign stuff for awhile, but is not likely to last for many years. The awakening is sure to come.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02

According to The Sacramento Bee the California Congressional delegation is not in good flavor with the President. That comes of common people like Congressmen trying to buck up against hnes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02

The New York Mail remarks that the title of "Goatherd" or "Gooseherd" would be the proper title for the leader of the Democratic minority in Con- gress. Then we suppose "Calfherd" is what we should call the leader of the Renublican aggregation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02

Some one has started the rumor that there is gold in the Panama mud where the canal is to be. No doubt that was started for the purpose of getting la bOr cheap and plentifully. Let a good find of gold be announced and there would at once be a rush of diggers. -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02

The memorial for hearing in the matter of certain bonds issued by the State of Alabama in aid of the Mont gomery and Eufaula Railroad ought to be granted. There Is great equity in the claim for the payment of those bonds. and it is to be regretted that they were not provided for in the leg islation of 1s76-77. As long as they are unpaid more or less of a shadow will rest upon the State
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02

Among the bills which have passed both Houses is one introduced by MT. Benners of Hale, ito require the Sheriff of Hale County to procure from the office of the United States Internal Rev enue Collector a list of the persons, firms or corporations in Hale County to whom license has been issued for the sale of spirituous liquors, and to pub fish same" This Is a measure which ought to be general and we hope be- fore the Legislature finally adjourns that every County will have the list of persons who have Federal licenses for sale of liquor The trouble likely to be met with is the refusal of United States officials to furnish the necessary information. Some years ago The Ad- vertiser advocated the enactment of a law by Congress forbidding the issue by United States revenue officials of 1i- cense to sell liquor in any locality where prohibition or dispensary pre- vailed The United States ought not to be partner in violating State laws. but when its officers issue license to sell liquor where it Is prohibited by State laws the great American govern ment becomes in part at least a law breaker. The articles of The Adver- tlser attracted great attention and sev- eral bills were offered to carry out the idea advanced, but none have so far become laws Congressman Wiley was particularly active in the matter and created strong sentiment in favor of the bill he introduced. The matter ought not to be allowed to rest where it is. We believe that by persistent agitation of it such a law can be placed among the Federal statutes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Editor The Advertisers:
 Railroad men are paid a per diem, or for the number of miles they run To stop their work one day a week causes their wages to be cut accord ingly. The Legislature IS paid a per diem. but do they lose their wages on Sundays and when they are off on ex- nursinns2 Curious
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02
JANUARY CiRCULATION

The Advertisers January Circulation tig- s,ree esfahlished a new high-water mark The figures given below represent the ae- tuaI bona-fide circulation. from day to gay. then the unsold, spoiled and left over sop- p iea are deducted in the final result. ane n ? Advertisers circulation Is uBquestionaoy a ..s largest of any morning or sunday ne"spS- DOT printed in Alabama;
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02
Daily Average January, I905. 14so Sunday Average. January, g190T ...14.4'

Fl & Noble Circulation Manager of The Montgomery Advertiser. being duly sworn says.
 The foregoing statement of The Adver- slsar's circulation for the month of Janu- aFy. 1907. is true and correct, and comphed agents, spoiled and leftover copies have
 circulation Manager. Sworn to and subscribed before me this Sth day of February. 1907. ..s,,
 Notary Public.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02

That scientist who professes to have discovered that the Garden of Eden lies buried in Yazoo County. Mississip- pl, evidently has some reason for want ing the earth in that County all dug up. as 1t will Aa if the arohaeologists be- Iiaye him
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02
FOR ALDERMAN--wAIaD THREE.

I hereby announce myself candidate for Alderman of Ward 8. subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 BERTO H. JOHNSON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02

An advertisement in a contemporary is headed. Turn your face into dol lars" But all people are not chorus girls.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02

hereby announce myself candidate for Alderman of Ward Three subject to the@ action of the democratic primary.
 J. M KENNEDY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02

hereby announce myself candidate for Alderman of Ward 3. subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02
FOR ALDERmAN-wARD ONE.

, hereby announce myself candidate for reelection as Alderman of Ward one. sub- feet to the action of the Democratic pri- mary c. B. COINS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02
FOR ALDER1IAN--wARD FOUR.

hereby announce myself candidate for Alderman of Ward 4, subject to the action if W. w. sEIDLH
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02

hereby announce myself candidate for Alderman of Ward 4. subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 F. w JACKSON
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02
,ygT NgzgY
FOR MAYOR.

I hereby announce myself candidate s1Dr reelection for Mayor of Montgomery, sub- feet to the action of the Democratic primary.
 W. M. TEAGUE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02

I hereby announce myself as a candi- date for Alderman, ward 4, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 A. L. TYSON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02

I hereby announce myself as candidate for Alderman of Ward Four. subject to the action of the Democratic Primary.
 WALTER R. BRASSELL.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02
EXPLAINING THINGS.

Explanations are always in order, and the following from recent issue of The Hartford Times may help the reader to understand some things:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02
FOR ALDERMAN-wARD FIVE.
FOR ATDERMAN--wARD SIX.

hereby announce myself as a candidate for Alderman, Ward Six. subject to the ac- ton of tho Democratic primary.
 VI. T. POOLE,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02
FOR ALDERMAN-wARD SEVEN.

s------------------------- hereby announce myself candidate for Alderman from Ward Seven. subject to the action of the Democratic primary,
 T. F. GIBSON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-02

Name Day: Simplicius. Sun rises at 6:24; sets at 5:36.
 1T76.-The Americans cannonaded Boston from CoDOie Hill and Lechmere
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-02-13
Enforcing Pure Food Law.

DR.. L, P. Sprague Of Burlington, who
was recently chosen agent of the state to
look after the enforcement of the pure
food law, is beginning his work along
the right lines. He was recently in Ben
nington and according to The Banner
"visited the establishments of six milk
men and inspected their outfits. He also
moused around among the drug stores,
carried off samples of medicines that he
found on the shelves for sale, asked to
see the records of the poisons sold, looked
over the apparatus used in compound
ing medicines and otherwise gave evil
dence ofperforming his duties thoroughly.
Every sample he carried away he insisted
in paying for at the marked rate" Ben
nington isn't the only town in the state
which DR.. Sprague is going to visit nor
is it likely that he will be any less thor
ough in his investigation as he continues
his itinerary. Brattleboro dealers whose
business is in any way subject to the
pure food regulations will do well to
bear in mind that they are likely to re-
ceive visit from the Burlington doctor
at any time Brattleboro Reformer