davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25

is taken. and not by the Legislature and law makers, as MT. Nesbt says. These Identical provisions were com tained In the Code of Alabama Of lsse. and will be found in sections 25 and Se of said Code. and the parts herein above set out, are to be found verna. tim In sections 124 and IFS or me Code of Alabama of 1907. Tne salu Sections I24 and 125 of the Code or Alabama are now in full force. and there is not one word in the proposed new county amendment which, even by implication, could be construed as re- pealing the said sections of said eode. see general acts of the Legislature or 1907, pp. 62S to 632, inclusive, and the proposed new county amendment pub lished in full in some newspapers Tn every county in the State. There be- ing no provision in said proposed amendment. the said sections of the code of Alabama of 1907, ipso facto. will be in full force and effect when the amendment is adopted, and if these provisions were sufficient In 18S6 and is96, then why not now; and If not now, why the Constitution and code are defective and both should be amended. I am unable to discern any defect; yet, MT. Nesbit, MT. Walker Percy and the other immortal twenty or the Conmercihl Nlup ol oiHhAhsHaHA maintain in effect that there Is a de- feet, and in the same breath they say the Constitution of 1901 Is such per feet production of human genius that it needs no amendmenEs.
 have given my authorities; let MT. Nesbit, Mir. Pery and the members of the Commercial Club of Birmingham who oppose the amendment give theirs Consult the authorities I have cited, and if I am correct. vote for the amendment: if I have misquoted them vote against 1t. This is a fair prop osition, and know that the people of Alabama love fair play.
 The proposed new county amendment is not a partisan measure. It was vot- ed for in the Legislature by adminis- tration and anti-administration Sena- tors and Representatives. It is en- dorsed and supported by our highest
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25

agree with them. I believe that Bir- minghaun is amply able to take care of herself and that the two-thirds, approximately. of Jefferson county that will be left will be able to pay its expenses. I have an abiding faith in the future of Alabama, and I believe that almost any 500 square miles of area with 1S,000 inhabitants Is capable of supporting itself and that 1s.000 people of any part of Ala bama are capable of judging for them selves as to their wants and conveni- ences. and that they do not want any self-appointed guardians. In Georgia they require only 400 square miles of area to form a county, and approxi- mately 10000 inhabitants. Win any loyal citizen of Alabama contend for a moment that 600 square miles of Ala hama soil Is not as good as 400 square miles of Georgia soil; or that 10000 Georgians are more capable of self government than is.000 Alabamians?
 No Increased Expense.
 Thcre cannot be any increased ex- pense to the State in the formation of the new counties. All of the officers, with the exception of the County Com missioners are paid fees and 1t does not curtail any of the revenue of the State to have these fees divided; be- sides, the State ls not in any way in- terested In these fees, and the State most assuredIy does not pay for any of the county buildings; so where does the additional expense fall? On those alone who form the new county, and If they are willing to pay for their conventencess I do not see who should object.
 W. D. Neshit, in his speech at Bir- mingham on the 17th inst. in opposi- tion to the proposed amendment Is quoted as saying: "There Is no provls- ion in the proposed amendment for taking care of the bonded indebted may become part and parcel of new county. Under the present method of forming 8 new county the statutes make provisions for taking care of such indebtedness. It is up to the Legislature and the law makers themselves must determine the amount of the indebtedness a new county shall bear"
 do not believe that Mir. Nesbit would wilfully. mislead the people on any proposition. but he should inform himself more accurately before mak- ing such positive assertions regarding any public measure. There is not one word in the Constitution of 1901 about providing for the indetedness of the old counties when new counties are formed; but there is provision in the Code of Alabama of 1898, which ex- pressly provides as follows:
 Tn all cases in the formation of new counties. the inhabitants cut of from any old county are liable in law and In equity for the payment of their pro rate amount of the existing debt of the counties from which they have been severed" and the succeeding sec tion. 1899. provides. The court of county commissioners of any county from which a portion of it's territory and inhabitants has been taken to form a new county, must ascertain as nearly as practicable. the entire debt of their county at the time such portion of their county was taken off" You will observe that this indebtedness is ascertained by the commissioners of the old counties from which territory
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25
eWhat the NeW County
 Amendment Means

new county. but they too have been. unable to do so.-. Why this Inability to form new counties by sections that have all the necessary qualifications and whose people desire to form them3 Simply because the provisions of the Constitution of Alabama as it exists today are so stringent as to practi- cally preclude the possibility of form ing New Counties. yet. the makers of that Consultation. by any provision at all for the forming of new counties, re- cognized the desirability of new count les. then. why not amend the Consti- tuition so as to provide for the estab- lishment of what those framer by their efforts deemed necessary. If a man owns q factory and finds that by adding new piece of machinery that will 1t will facilitate his business and improve his product. does he hesitate to do so? Then why. If we have de- feets in our organic law, should they not be improved by the addition of provisions? Some of the opponents of the proposed Amendment say that our present Constitution was adopted in 1901. and that if 1t is too soon to pro- codes adopted by tho Legislature, care fully prepared by the best 1urists that the State possessed, o1ery ten years; yet. there have been numberiess a. mendgnents to each code, and vouchs safe the prophecy that f. the Legisla- ture' of Alabama were to convene in regular session tomorrow, that there would be at least fifty amendments proposed to the code of Alabama that was adopted by the Legislature of 1907 and went into effect on the first day of May, fsoe. s-s
 For Peoples Commerce.
 County sites rcourt-houses and courts are established for the con- ceniance of the people, and they should be easily accessible to all the. inhabi- .tants, so as to enable them to. attend Id their business at the county sic with aa Little trouble and delay as possible The hardship does not fall on the lawyer, because that is his business; sbartsgit falls on the ousihess man lne farll1er merchant and banker who has fo leave his place of business at the time he is most needed. probably. and attend court at distance of twenty miles or more during which time ms business or crops suffer for no matter how capable help 8 man may have, ms business Is best conducted when ne ls there to look after it himseif:
 AsS the population of the State in' .,4.ea sea more counties become an ab- solmte necessity. and t is to be re- gretfea. ttat eKen with the proposed { naTneTit adopted. that only three or four new countles can be formed. Area IS not the only pre-reqaisite to the formation of new countiesi there is the population required, and that in- creases as the population of the State increases, and the preceding Federal census always governs under the pro- posed amendment7 As an example take Coylngton county, which has a very large area As stated above, 1t requires approximately ls,oo0 people to establish a new county. Covington
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25

county, according to the Federal cen- sus of 1900, had only lS,34s inhabi- tants; there could not possibly, under the provisions of the proposed amend ment, be one person taken from Gov ington county for the purpose of forming new county now. Suppose that Coyington should by the census of 1910, have increased fifty per cent. in population. which would make it have 23,ols, enough population to spare under existing ratio; but, say the State of Alabama has increased to population of 2,500.000. the lowest estimate, believe, placed on same, then, the ratio would have increased to approximately 24.000 people for the formation of a new county, and then Covington county could not be dis turbed. I merely mention covfngton county as an instance; many counties of the State are similarly situated.
 A Glance at the Past.
 When Alabama was admitted to the Union, she had only about seven coun- ties. Would any one have the tenn erity to maintain that seven counties would be sufficient to-day? That sev- en court houses and the officials of seven counties would be able to ex- peditiously transact the court business of the State? Suppose that the people of Birmingham had to go to Tusca- loosa to court, don't you know that they would set up such clamor for . change in the constitution that would enable. them to form e county for themselves, as was never heard in the State before7 Yet, the people of Birmingham can get 10 Tuscaloosa much easier than the people of north Marengo, south Hale and southwest Perry counties can set to their. re- specttve county seats. Should they have more conveniences merely be- cause they are wealthier and little more numerous than we?
 There has not been a single propo- sition advanced against the proposed New County Amendment that Is not chock full of selfishness to the core. The people of Birmingham who op- pose the amendment say that Jefferson county would lose too much revenue If Bessemer were allowed to form 8 new county, and like argument Is used by other counties that would lose some of their territory by the formation of new counties: Their position, is un- tenable. Birmingham boasts that she pays, I believe 1t IS, about one-fifth or one-sixth of the entire revenue of the State; her enterprising citizens are daily advertising the immense wealth of Birmingham; but, In opposing this proposed amendment on the above stated grounds, they say to the bal ance of the world that Birmingham is unable to support herself, and that if she loses Bessemer and about one- third of the, county. that the balance of Jefferson county will be unable to pay its expenses.s This is certainly news to me. and will be to every one else. have been. as proud of the min- eral district of Alabama, as any in- habitant of 1t: have pointed out to residents of other States, with the greatest pride, the immense wealth of the mineral districts of the great State of Alabama, and stated that Birming- ham was one of the richest cities. If not the richest, in the South. And yet, some twenty members of the Commercial Club of Birmingham say, in effect. that they cannot afford to lose any of their revenue. don't
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25

asks for a bath. and on one or two occasions has hinted to his landlady that a glass of wine or some such light drink would not be amiss when he has completed all arrangements. for so muchtalking makes him thirsty
 Compensation for the room Is never a matter of contention with him, No matter what the price asked the little old man agress unhesitatingly to the demand. He seems in every respect most desirable border and usually the prospective landlady rubs her hands together in satisfaction after the ar- engagements have been made.
 Six o'clock the next morning comes. The landlady has the breakfast pre- pared and standing on the table piping hot and she goes to summon her border He Is never on hand. Often visions of suicide appear in the mind of the a. larmed landlady who, when repeated calls fail to awaken the border, a. rouses the household.
 Then; of course, forcibIe entry is made into the room, and 1t is found that not only has the border disappear ed, but the mosquoito bars, blankets, sheets, pillow cases and sometimes even he pillows are gone. The little an hour before the folks are instructed to awaken him.
 When the arst complaint came to Chief of Detectives Reynolds he did. not pay a great deal of attention 10 1t, for he regarded the matter as trifling He detailed two 0lhcers on the case and furnished them with a description of the little old man. A few days later another case was reported, and the tive detectives were "jacked up" by leir chief for the failure to find the little old man. A day or two another com plaint ~ame in, and the case. Their success was no better than the first and when more complaints came de- scriptions of the fellow were furnished the entire force of 'hy cops"
 Still the complaints came In, and then the w.4ole force was furnished with descriptions and Instructions giv- en to arrest the man on sight Still no no results.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25

officials and most influential men, re- gardless of their differences of opin- ions on other subjects; among the most prominent of which are: Cover nor Conner Senators Bankhead and Johnston. Chief Justice Tyson, Con- gressman Underwood of Birmingham. General Rufus N. Rhodes. Hon. Sam- uel D. Weakley, Hon. J. Syd Bowie. Hon. Sam Will John, all of Birming- ham: Major W. W. Screws, of Mont gomery. and too many others to show that in Birmingham, the most patriotic and public spirited gentlemen are heartily in favor of the proposed amendment.
 We submit that the proposed amend ment is fair, and we respectfully ask the people of the State to giveait their unqualified support.
 Geo. Pegram, Chairman New County State CampaigA Committee. Senatorial Division.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25
STEALS ONLY BEDCLoTHEs

About three months ago a little old man made his debut on the criminal stage In New Orleans, and has defled him. says the Picayune.
 The fellows methods of getting booty is to go to some respectable home in the outskirts of the city or in neighborhoods where families live and perhaps have a spare room to rent to desirable roomers. The little old man easily imposes on the too confident women, and his promises of good re- muneration for the room are usually accepted without suspicion by those whom he has selected as victims. He makes all kinds of demands and seems to be very particular in is tastes.
 After renting the room, having, of course, examined the bed, etc., careful ly and making provision for bedding, baths, ect., he stipulates what his breakfast Is to consist of the next morning. Some times he insists on having soft boiled eggs, at other times hominy and milk. Sometimes his taste Is more fastodous, and bro,ed chchen is stipulated for, and he invariably asks that he be awakened at six o. clock in the morning. Frequently he
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25
Chairman GeorEe PeErnm Explain. the Provi.ions Clearly and Convincing. He Answers the Reckless Statement Of Birmingham People Who seI- ashIy Wanted to Prevent the orsani- Aation of Bessemer County.

There will be submitted to the quali- lied voters of the state of Alabama for their odoption or rejection. on the third day of November 1908, the day of the general election, a proposed amendment to the Constitution of Alabama, commonly known as the New County Amendment.'
 This amendment does not create new counties. 1t does not make the creation of new counties obligatory upon any section of the State, 1t merely pre- scribes the manner in which they may be established. The proposed amend ment does not change the present Cnn- taxable values or population; the pre- sent Constitution and the proposed amendment are Identical in these re- spects. In order to form a new county under the present provision or under the proposed Amendment, there must be in the territory embraced in the new county not less than 500 square miles of area. taxable values of not less than $i.6o0, ,000.0o and population sufficient to entit1e 1t to at least one representative in the Legislature of the State. which, under the present ratio of distribution is approximately 1S,000 poodle; and. each county from which territory is taken to form new county. must be left with not less than 0tU &ANaTG HiAASS Dk4 GA LdAAGAG NAluGS of not less than $1, ,000. 100000. and pom ulation sufficient to entitie it to at least one representative in the Legisla- ture which as stated above is about 1S.D00. The proposed Amendment merely changes the machinery by which new counties may be establish- ed, fs
 Present Lines not, Perfect.
 Much has been said by those who oppose the amendment, about the pre- sent provisions being perfect and no change Is needed. If this be true. why is it that no new counties have been formed under the existing proyisions7 It is not because there were no places that desired to form new counties. hc- cause the people of North Marengo County, South Hale and South west Perry counties have been most anxious fot years. fo form themseives Into . separate county: the towns in those sections of said counties are close to- rether and connected by railroad: the people come in almost daily contact with each other. and their interest are practically identical. and nature evid- entIy intended that they should be united in one subdivision of the gover- nnent; yet, under the provisions of the present Constitution they have heen unable. to form their county. The people of Bessemer and surrounding sountry have been anxious to form q
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-14
TT SAVED MY LIFE
WRITES ECZEMA PATIENT

Bed-ridden Sufferer Completely Cured
by Use Of ID. ID. ID. External Wash.
One OF the most remarkable Ecze.
ma cures, recently credited TO the
well known ID. ID. ID. Prescription has
Just been recorded In Chicago.
Mrs. z. Hegg. 1850 West Madison
street, under date OF Dec. 8, 1907
writes as follows:
~ suffered three years with Weep
ing Eczema. II started with a little
spot on my knees ami spread fast
over my whole body. | spent huh
dreds OF dollars and went to every
good doctor heard Of, but kept get
ting worse. Nothing would stop the
awful Itch and burning,
II had TO stay in bed from tho
middle OF May TO the middle of July.
Then tried ID. ID. ID. Prescription.
This IL the 9th OF December and
am entirely free from the terrible
disease. ID. ID. ID. saved my life.
when began this treatment,
people were afraid OF me looked SO
terrible. My husband was the only
one who wonld take care of me. d..
ID. ID. stopped the itch at once so |
could sleep. which ! had not done
before. Then began to get bettes
fast and now my skin Is clear ana
white. not spot anywhere"
Just few drops OF ID. ID. ID. Pre-
seription applied TO the skin brings
relief---nothing to swallow or drink.
We vouch for ID. ID. ID. Prescription,
also the cleansing D.. d. ID. Soap The
Capital Drug Store. Get a bottle to-
day If you have any skin disease.
Begin your cure at once,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-14
MILITARY
TO GIVE
BIG HOP


Salem's big military organization
Company M, Is going to give mill.
tary ball on Friday evening which
Is expected to surpass anything OF
the kind yet held In this city. II
is to be the last social event of the
season by the military organization
and great many people are .plann-
ing to attend and enjoy the boys
hospitality, as 1t is well known that
the best dancing floor in the Will
lamette valley is at the armory.
IL is to be a shirt-waist dance,
and the ladies are invited to wear
shirt waists and be cool. Every ef-
fort will be made to care for. the
comfort of the guests and see that
the evening is one of rare pleasure
An orchestra of eleven pieces. the
largest which could be secured In
Salem, has been engaged for the oc-
casion, AMI the sweetest possible
will make the dreamy pleasure.
Punch will be served. Tickets can
be secured from any member of the
committee, and those desiring to
attend are advis "a to secure them
In advance. ro
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-14
The Badge Of Honesty

n on every wrapper OF Doctor Piefcc's
Golden Medical Discovery because q full
list of the ingredients composing IL In
printed there in plain English. Forty
years OF experience has proven Its superior
worth "a blood purifier and invigorat-
ing tonic for the cure OF stomach disorders
and all liver Ills. II builds up the run
down system as no other tonic can In
which alcohol is used. The active medic-
inal principles OF native roots such as
Golden Seal and Queens root, Stone and
Mandrake root, Bloodroot and Black
Cherrybark are extracted and preserved
by the use OF chemically pure, triple
refined glycerine. Send TO DIR. II. v. Pierce
at Buffalo, N. Y, for free booklet which
quotes extracts from well-recognifed med.
ical authorities such as Drs. HarthoIow,
King. ScuddeH Coe, EllIngwood and .
host Of Others, showing that these roots
can be daFended upon for their curative
action i6 all weak states OF the stomach,
accomplished by indigestion or dyspepsia
Ms well Is iD<zll bilious or liver complaints
and In HlSwasting diseases where there
Is losSf}ffesh and gradual running down
OF tl6sstrength and system.
The -Golden Medical DIseQysfy mAkea
rich, pure blood and SO Invigorates and
fegllatcs The Stomach. .UYeI- and bowels.
and. thrQuCh thcfi.- ihe whole system.
Thus all skin affections, blotches, pimples
and eruptions rs well as scrofuious swell
lines and old open running sores or ulcers
are cured and healed. In treating old
running sores, or ulcers, IL is we'll 70 In
sure their healing TO apply 10 them DIR.
Piercs's All-icallng Salve. II your drug.
gist don't happen 70 have this Salve In
stock, send .fifty-four. cents In postage
stamps TO DR.. r. v. Pierce, Invallds' Hotel
and Surgical Institute, Buffalo, N. Y, and
Q large box of the rAll-Healing Saive
will reach you by return post.
:, You can't afford to accept q secret nos
trum as su bstitute for this nom alcoholic,
medicine OF KNOWN COMPOSITION, not
even though the urgent dealer may
thereby make little bigger profit. d
DR.. Piercc's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels.
Suear-coated. tiny granules, easy TO take
as candy. ...,., a..
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-14
Deafness Cannot be Cureo.

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portions OF the
ear There is only one way to cure
deafness. and that Is by constitution
al remedies. Deafness Is caused by
an inhamed condition of the mucous
lining OF the Eustachian Tube. when
this tube is Ipfamed you have n
rumbling sound or imperfect hear
ing, and when II is entirely closed,
deafness Is the result, and unless the
inflammation can be taken out and
this tube restored to It's normal con-
dition, hearing will be destroyed
forever; nine cases out of ten are
caused by Catarrh, which Is nothing
but an inflamed condition OF the
mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred DOL
lars for any case of deafness (caused
by catarrh) that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for cir
culars free. F. j. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo. o.
Sold ty druggists. 75c.
Fake Halls Family Pills for con-