The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25

declares for the election of senators ] by the people. l sThe Independence platform also calls for the election of all judges by the people.
 'There are many sincere and patriotic citizens who do not, as yet. realize the advantage of this plank. but I propose to show tonight that the judges have been appointed favor- l ing the Standard oil Company.
 Before. reading these letters. I am going to ask my friends in the audi ence to extend to me a fond farewell. The information has been delicately conveyed to me that if I stop reading letters right now, all will be forgiven, 1 closure. the whole power of the Stand' ard oil will be exercised against me. Farewell to Friends. T say farewell to my friends, there fore because am going to read the
 2s Broadway. Dec. 5. 1909. | My dear governor" am sure | you will pardon any seeming pre- sumption on my part in writing you | on a subject on which both personal 1 iy and on behalf of my company, am greatly interested. It Is to urge rne Judge Morrison. of McKeen. to the | Supreme Court bench. Vice MitchelI deceased. Judge Morrison's character. ability and integrity needs no wopA a' | my hands. but aside from these iacts. his familiarity with all that pertains to the great industries or pn s.a .sts s | in the interpretation they bear 70 tnis part of the state, make him especially desirable as a member of the court from that section. Hoping that II l may prove possible for you to favor ably consider Judge Morrison's ap- pointment, an' with very hish fe, gards,
 sincerely yours.
 "John D. Archbold."
 |" Hon. William A. Stone Harris Ia burg, Pa
 .r certainly do not intend to a'taeK the judiciary. .X .,,,,,t- est comment upon this letter. 'But. ] feel at liberty to inform the pubic | mat fudge Morrison is today mem | her of the Superior bench or Fennsyi- | vania and that he reached that nigh l position through his ability . anH r,tv iHv l tsrrity, or through his familiarity witn n,,s gas .nn,nanv" Sno as Mr. Archibald
 Soss. if had interested itself in otner ot,, p,,Sees before. Yes. indeed, the ol. ond Gas interests in the western pa.s | of inc state were so important .o aoss company that 1t neede1 ssSe se othsr let
 .o nnvsrnor stone and here IS ona of them: ,ooo
 a,r4on William A. stone. Harrisburg
 "'My Dear Govsrnor:-Wm you per init me to say that if 1t seems Tn TJn sistent for you to appoint Suu ths vacancy on the Supreme bench causSo hv ths death of Judge Greene, It VIII hs a matter of intense personal sat's- Ssctton to me. am sure I need nov occuny your time with any argument as to Judge Henderson's ntness' aS to character or legal qualifications
 "'with high regard em' Ne'' ''"'' ~ ".John D. ArchbOld.'
 A Waste of Time.
 "wa observe from this letter that anv o,,aation of a judges character or legal qualifications is . waste Of | Governors valuable time.
 "IIere again It may be remarkea carefully either because of ms eha.' sctsr and legal qualification or be- cause of his familiarity with gas and : oiI,' Judge Henderson also occupies position on the Superior Court bench of Pennsylvania.
 we finally come to a batch of cor. rcspondenee of much interest and SIS. nincanee. I will read it without com-
 "as Broadway Sept ss. 1899.
 "TIon. John P. EIkin. Attorney Gen.
 eral Harrisburg Pn
 I "My Dear Mir, Elkin:-Responding to your favor of September 26th, 1t gives me pleasure to enclose you here with letter of introduction from Mr. William Rockefeller, Mfr. J. W. Weaver to MT. H. McK. Twombly. We hope the letter will be of service. Very truly yours, "'John D. Archbold.' "March IS. 1900.
 Hon. John P Elkin, Indiana. Pa. "'Telegram received. Will do as re- "'John D. Archboid.' "'2s Broadway. March is. 1900. (Personal)
 "'Hon. John P. E1kin. Indiana, Pa. My Dear General:---In accordance with your telegram Nof today. I beg to incIose you certificate of deposit to your favor for s5,0OO in fulflilment of our understanding.
 livery truly yours. "John D. Archbold.' \ "'2s, Broadway. February 5. 1900 "'My Dear General:-In accordance with the request In your telegram oi \ to-day. I now beg to inclose you cer- tlf1cat6 of deposit to your favor foi s1O,00O. kindly acknowledge and oblige "'Very truly yours, "John D. Archbold.'
 gro Hon. John P. Elkins, indiana. Pa "'2S Broadway. May g. 1901. My Dear General:--I enclose copy of a measure pending. I am not sure whether in the House or Senate, being an act to amend an existing statute as stated. For reasons which seem tC us potent, we would greatly like tc have this proposed amendment killed Won't you kindly tell me about 1t ana advise me what you think the chances are? Very truly yours, John D. Archbold.' gro the Hon. John P. Elkins. Attor' ney General, Harrisburg. Pa Draw Own Cancellations. ! q submit this correspondence to thS citizens of the United States in thu conviction that they are amply able to draw their own conclusions.
 T will state, however. for the infor' . nation of the citizens that MT. Johr i P. Elkins is now 8 Supreme Justice of the State of Pennsylvania.
 T do not know whether Mir. Elkin' obtained his honorable position by hil " uR EzAS ha.