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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-01-29
WILL CALL A RECTOR.


Decatur, Jan. 2s.--(special.)---For
some weeks St. Johns Episcopal
Church in New Decatur has been with
ont a rector. but the church 10 now
considering the matter of calling a
rector.
church yesterday the following com
nittee was appointed to select q rector:
W. A.. Bib. II. B. Beard and w. r..
Hall.
some weeks ago Rev. H. W. Jones
resigned as rector Of this church, after
a number Of years spent here, and ac-
cepted a call to Demopolis. Since that
time the church has been without q
rector.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30
Mr.. Bryau's Source of Power.

Mr.. Bryan's visit to Washington has
been productive of the most fantastic
speculation as to its motive and result
All this may be dismissed at once as
baseless and trivial Mr.. Bryan's Dosi-
tiOn with respect to the Democratic nomI-
nation for the Presidency is substantially
unchanged, but what is daily growing
more certain is that his nomination viii
not and cannot be successfully contested
by any other available Democrat. Mr.
Bryans Washington conferences have
contributed 10 this end, not because Mr.
Bryan took advantage of them to sum-
marily squeleh all opposition, but be-
cause they served to rally his friends and
supporters and to demonstrate the ffimsv
backing Of the protest which was widely
heralded as about TO be made against his
party leadership. The alleged opposition
vanished into thin air. for there was moth
ing tangible about It to begin with, and
the only real effect Of It has been to show
Mr., Bryan in frmer grasp of the Demo-
cratic situation than ever.
That this is an unfortunate circum-
stance for the Democratic party The
Washington Herald is unable to believe
We have no sympathy with the idea that
the Democratic party, OF any other party.
can be strapped TO a so-ealled conserva-
tive platform with any chance Of winning
Those who preach conservatism, meaning
thereby stoppage Of necessary reforms and
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30
CONCENTRATIONS and Good Wisb.s

We congratulate Mr.. William Randolph
Hearst upon the arrival at his home of
Mr- William Randolph Hearst, second. and
We wish both the original edition and the
extra long life and happy one. We
don't know Of anything that mere politics
has to offer that is quite SO good as this
gift the stork has left with the big New
York editor. and we doubt if Afr. Hearst
Goes, either.
Mr.. Hearst. during the progress of his
public life, has, perhaps, shouldered more
abuse than any American of his day. tt
seems to have been an established rule
in some sanctums to 'cuss Hearst" when
ever the opportunity presented itself. and
TO manufacture an opportunity if there
appeared to be any reluctance upon the
real articles part 10 CONS forth quite
frequently. Air. Hearst. however. has pur-
sued the even tenor of his way regardless
and II Il hasn't always been a DoprIar
way, or a way that all the people in
dorse, Il has been a frank and an ont
spoken way, for all that It would be
idle TO deny It, IL one were Inclined to
do so.
We hold no brief for the defense of
William Randolph Hearst, nor do we
seek or desire 10 sit in judgment upon
him; but amid all the storms that have
ragged about his head one fact stands
forth crystal elear-his personal and pro-
fessional associates are devoted to him
and swear by him. That is a tremendous
certificate OF character for him. The men
who stand shoulder to shoulder with him
know him. He couldn't fool them If he
tried-at least, he couldn't fool them all
or all the time. And yet we are to see the
first one refrain from defending him when
assailed refuse 10 pick up the gauntlet
thrown down by his enemies.
And that's the reason we congratulate
him in the hour of his domestic happiness
and wish the little stranger who now
abides IN his home all the good things
that ought TO come to little boys in this
world, whether they always do come or
not By the time little William Randolph
grows to mans estate. doubtless all Arneri-
cans will understand big William Randolph
better. and the young man may take up
an iacompleted work IN time and carry
it forward along lines gratifying to his
father and without having to wade neck
deep through a good deal of unpleasant
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30
Modern and Meritorious.

Flom the Hagerstown Evening Globe.
The Washington Herald is a newspaper
of great merit. Although young in years,
it has already built up an enviable repu-
tation and has met with a degree of
success to which the paper is properly
entitled. It is said TO have the largest
morning circulation In Washington. 1t Is
what one would call a good. all-around,
live, reliable newspaper. Every depart
ment of the paper shows evidence of care
full editing 1t contains all the important
fresh news OF the world every morning.
1t has in a very short time also built up
a splendid reputation for accuracy 1t
employs some Of the best editorial writers
In the country. The local news field is
fully covered. The daily cartoon on the
front page is a feature. In short, The
Herald stands in the front ranks Of mod
ern journalism.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30
Mir. cortelyou's Statement.

Secretary Cortelyou's candid defense of
his course during the late financial crisis
ought 10 disarm criticism, both political
and financial. He shows clearly that the
Treasury was confronted with a financial
crisis affecting not only private inshru-
tons, but the Treasury itself. a fact that
IL commonly ignored in current Congress
sional discussion. Practically all the
Treasury funds were deposited in banks.
and the withdrawal Of these deposits
would have accentuated the financial
trouble. It has been stated. though Mr..
Cortelyou makes no allusion TO the fact.
that at one time the actual available
cash in the Treasury was so small that
II government obligations then due had
been met, the Treasury itself would have
been compelled to suspend payments.
Treasury operations, as Mr. Cortelyou
says. could not be carried on with ease
and safety without additional funds. The
situation was practically the same as II
the Treasury were nearly empty. instead
Of having over S200000,O0O to its credit in
hundreds Of banks, many Of which had
themselves suspended cash payments. In
this emergency Mr.. Cortelyou felt iusti-
ned in supplying the Treasury with funds
IN a way best adapted to help the finan-
cial situation generally. But the bond
issue, in his judgment was desirable on
other grounds 1t was Influenced by the
conclusion that il was advisable to take
some strong and resolute step which
would convince the public, both at home
and abroad, that the government was
thoroughly alive 10 the situation and
determined 10 give its aid i'm every nos
sible legal and proper FORM" As every
one knows, the moral effect of the meas
ures taken by the Secretary was iune-
dlate and Impressive. His action marked
The beginning Of the end of panic condi-
uons, the money market rapidly inn
proved. and the Treasury was soon able
70 obtain all the funds needed 70 re-
establish convenient working balance.
In concluding his report Mr.. CorteIyou
Offers some sensible observations on the
desirability Of reducing the Treasury's re-
sponsibilities in times of financial stress
Whether these observations will have any
influence at the Capitol remains to be
seen The tendency there seems to be To-
ward throwing still heavier responsibilities
upon the Secretary, while providing him
with ampler means TO meet financial
contingencies. Mr.. Cortelyou's idea of
accommodating a fund with which to meet
the needs Of the crop-moving season in
dicates that he is willing 10 shoulder the
job Of distributing public deposits. a task
that is bound 70 bring upon him charges
of favoritism and worse. It is possible
20 devise a currency system that will
take the place of the public deposit
method Of supplying funds for business
needs, but it is evident that the method
IS acceptable TO great many people who
prefer the government as banker 10 Wall
street However, we share the Secretary's
hope that the present session of Congress
viii produce legislation tending to adapt
the movement Of currency more nearly
automatically 10 the requirements Of bust
ness
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30

There is still something TO be said on
the Interesting subject of mileage. which
is under the law allowed to army and
navy officers who perform travel by Off
cial order. The House committees which
have had to do with the urgent deficiency
bill and the army appropriation act have
been engaged i'm some pertinent investiga-
ton of tile methods which are employed
by the War Department and its repre-
sentatives at the headquarters Of The
military departments in issuing orders
which require travel. and which enutle
the subject Of those orders TO the allow
ance OF mileage. Judging from the ques-
/ tions which have been asked. there is a
/ Well-foundcd suspicion In Congress that
orders are issued for the benefit OF Off
GERS who will gain something bv the
travel and it IS understood there are
many instances when unnecessary travel
is authorized, with the result of extrava-
gance in the disbursement Of the mileage
fund. 1t is well that this subject should
be closely scrutiuized by Congress. and
that some steps should be taken during
the present session of Congress TO impose
upon the War Department. and the mill
tary administration generally. restrictions
which will keep the mileage disburse-
ments within bounds, and enable a better
iegulation o. official travel than now ex-
lists.
It would seem TO be an easy matter to
establish system of paying actual ex-
penses, under which system an officer
who is travelling by orders would not be
out of pocket and on the other hand,
would not profit unduIy from a mileage
allowance Il is certain there should be
10 such situation as tie chief signal Off
Ger OF. the army, Bris. Gen James Allen.
described TO the House Military Commit
tee the other day, when he was being
heard in regard To the Signal Corps esti-
mates for the next fiscal year. lie pre-
sented report which showed that one
officer of the army Signal Corps on duty
in Alaska paid during an Official trim
in the Territory 500 in actual expenses
and received from the government SiD
in mileage. Another officer lost in one
year 1883. which he paid out of his own
pocket 1t was recommended that there
be an allowance Of $3.50 a day to pay
the expenses of an officer in addition TO
his transportation Simple justice TO
army officers who are on duty in Alaska
requires there should be a relief from this
condition.
The incident of officers deriving a. profit
from mileage is in sharp contrast with
the experiences OF the army officers who
are on duty in Alaska. and where il Is
possible for one officer in the discharge
Of his official duty to submit to a tax of
nearly 500 in the course of twelve
months A system of this kind which
exists under the War Department shows
bad management somewhere.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30
Hans Got 1t Right.

From Case and Comment.
During the recent financial furry a Ger
man farmer went to the bank for some
money. He was told that the bank was
not paying out money, but was using
cashiers checks. He could not understand
this. and Insisted on money. The officers
took him in hand one at a time, with
little effect Finally the president tried
his hand. and after a long and minute ex-
PLANTATION some intelligence of the situa-
ton seemed TO be dawnng on the farmers
mind. Finally the president said: you
understand now fully how it is, Hans,
don't you?" Yes" said Hans. 'I tink I
do. It's like dis, aindt it? Ven BIZ baby
wakes up at night and wants milk, I gif
him a milk ticket"
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30

The SehOOls-Logic Of the Situation.
If the police department. which has a
superintendent appointed by the Board Of
District Commissioners, we're torn with
dissensions and in perpetual turmoil. the
conclusion would be inevitable that the
system is faulty and in need of correction.
But the police department is a smoothly
operated. efficient branch Of the District
! government
If the fire department, directed by a
chief appointed by the Board of District
Commissioners. were constantly involved
In scandal, with petty strife impalring its
usefulness. the conclusion would be
| inevitable that the system is at fault
at its base. But the FIRE department is
an efficient. welF-managed institution, Of
which the District is proud.
| If the department of health, whose head
/ is appointed by the Board OF District
Commissioners. were constantly Scandal
! izing the community with unseemly con
| tentions, irreconctable dissensions, and
veXatious turmoil, the proof would be
conclusive taSt the system Is in need Of
reformation and reorganization. But the
board Of health is attending TO its busi-
ness at any rate, it is keeping the peace.
The system under which these three im-
portant branches of the District govern
ment are operating has stood the test for
years, and is standing the test to-day.
Then, why not apply this system-this
simple, commOn-sense systemic the pub
Tic schools OF the District?
Why experiment in any new direction
when such impressive object-lessons are
before us2
It is true that the schools were under
the Board of District Commissioners be
fore the present law was enacted. and
harmony was then lacking as il is lacking
now. But there was then board under
board, or within board-a wholly IL
logical arrangement-and that explained
the friction.
Senator Delivers plan for concentra-
ton, subject TO some slight modification.
impresses US as an excellent one. But il
should be put into effect under the Dis
trict Commissioners. That is where the
school system belongs. That is where it
has belonged ali the time.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30

a barking back to the let-alone policy Of
the -Ro0seveltian era, have strangely
underestimate ,he depth and force of the
currents of public opinion bearing up
such leaders as Roosevelt and Bryan.
We have but touched the fringe of the
corporation problem. 10 cite one instance.
and We do not believe that the American
people are ready to confess failure to
master a problem which has been prac-
tieally solved IN Great Britain and Ger
many, even while tremendous interests
in this country have been raising the
false cry OF Conservatism to defeat just
and reasonable regulation.
Mr. Bryan stands for political and so.
eiaI progress. He wants the Democracy
to do something and to stand for some
thing while his enemies are declaiming
that it ought to do nothing but oppose
what nine-tenths Of the American people
think ought to BE- done. Mr.. Bryan re-
fuses to be chained TO a body of death.
and if his party is TO be anything more
than formless negation, it must follow
his virile leadership and keep in touch
with the American spirit.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30
A sEA-SPELL.

The bay Is blusr than all the sky;
The sky is bluer than the sapphire stone.
The wind and the wave. the wave and the wind
Beat and dazzle me glad and blind,
Over the marshes blown,
Once wss plOyer who ran who ran.
A crying shadow along the foam:
onee Was sui Ia the swing OF the spray,
Over green shadows hung all day
Till sunset carried me home
Once / was a ship with glorious sails
That leapt 70 the love Of the wind
Up over the edge Of the world I fed.
Sun-folloWed ard feet foam-heralded-
The hidden tides knew my mind
But now am only girl who runs.
A laughing pagan with tangled hair.
Plover and gill end ship was +
Perchsnee when my body comes 70 die
Aiy soul shall again fly fRirs
Fannie stearns Davis. Ia Harpera
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30
The Pistol Toter.

Prom the Atlanta Constitution
There is no evading the issue. Every
man who carries a pistol without the
sanction of law is a potential murderer.
He may not leave his home with murder
in his heart, but it needs only the slight
est provocation to stir the blind bloOd-lust
in his veins and. reckless for the moment
Of consequences. to resort 10 the means Of
death so easily al hand. Make the pistol
toter an extinct species. He has no place
in modern civilization
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30
CENSUS AND CIVIL SERVICE.
Necessity of Securing Capable En-
piOyeS for National Count,

Pioyes for National Count,
Prom the Chicago Pest
II the census is to be compiled accu-
rately and economically. il is absolutely
necessary that the men who do the work
be intelligent and careful. traits which
never yet have distinguished the en-
ploye who secures his place through po-
itical influence Good Government, the
organ of the National Civil Service Re
form League, quotes an instance in the
taking of the Maryland census-a work
done by political iob-holders-which en-
phasizes this assertion. In Maryland one
Thomas J. Graves was described as "a
farm iaborer employed throughout the
year. and able TO write read. and speak
English This Thomas J. Graves. sub
sequent investigation showed. was two
years old when the census was taken.
The national league has issued an ap-
peal to the voters of the country TO get
after their Congressman and persuade
them to support the President in his Op-
position 10 this census grab. The work
OF persuading should begin at once.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30

From the Baltimore American.
In the endeayor to enforce the law pro-
hibiting the importation Of opium into the
Philippines, the United States Is facing an
important problem, and IN circumventing
the strenuous and stealthy attempt which
viii be made to eyade that law all the in
genuity Of the representatives of the gov
ernment will be required. There is no
doubt that this law, which aims at the
protection Of the natives from this Chi
nese Importation, is needed, and II is to
be hoped that It viii prove effective.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30
The Trouble with Lawson.

From the St Louis Republic
As Thomas w. Lawson condenses his
own explanation OF why I Gave Up the
Flight" he may boil it down 10 the point
where he will appreciate the meaning OF
the White House maxim that the most
humiliating thing in the world for a self
respecting man or nation Is to bluff and
not to be able to make good.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30

Of West Virginia. h'
studied law, and was
admitted 20 the bar IN
1878. He never tool
an active part in poll
tics until he was
elected 20 the Fifty
first Congress from
the Tenth district Of
Iowa.
Once getting a taste
Of public life, Mr.
Dolliver continued be-
fore the people, and
was elected to the
Fifty-s second, Fifty
third. Fifty fourth.
Fifty-hfth, and Fifty
sixth Congresses. lie
was appointed United
States Senator to I'll
the vacancy caused
by the death of Hon.
II E-aw ur.E rr-.e
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30
Smelling Orthodox. Too.

FT0m the indianapolis News
There is one little quality in the letters
and public statements of Gov. Hughes
that gives him a practically unique dis
tinction among candidates. He actually
knows the difference between shall" and
will" and what is more, he observes
IT, All the gTammarians and purists
ought TO be for him.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30
Wen Forget naria

Prom tho Nashville American.
Let US ali hope that the Democrats of
Missouri VIII have the good judgment to
elect Gov. Folk to the Senate In place
Of Gumshoe Bill Joel Stone. With Sena-
tor Folk, of Missouri, and Senator wat
terson of Kentucky, In the Senate cham
Der, Democrats might be able TO con-
template JEFF Davis with less pain.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30

From the Cleveland Leader.
1t is estimated that American girls who
have married foreign titles have taken
Sl60,Oo0,O0O out Of the country. From this.
Of course must be deducted about 81 500.
which comes back when our women get
their divorces.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30
His signal.

The Bachelor and the Benedict were
vending homeward their weary way.
All you lucky married men"' sighed
the Bachelor. Think Of having "a hearth
stone. a real home. a waiting welcome,
Look-there is light in the window
for your'
Gee! SO there IS" muttered the Bene-
dict well. there's only one way out
OF tnat-lets go back 10 the club"
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30
Advice 10 DEMOCRATS.

From tho Norfolk Landmark
To the Democrats in Congress: Get
behind something and push; don't merely
set IN front of something and yell.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30
The Difference.

From the Rochester Herald
The specifications for a soup house un-
der the Roosevelt administration are
evactly the same as those under the ad-
ministration of Mr.. Cleveland, if you are
anxious 10 know.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30
Octopuses Exempt.

From the Richmond TiInes-Dispatch.
Customs officials have ruled that the
octopus, not being a fish, is exempt from
tariff duty. They were quite right. The
tariff is not for octopuses It is for com
mon consumers.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30
JUST BY THE WAY.

From the Cleveland Leader.
AN ERA.
OF life or death 1 cannot sing:
or love or hate, I dare not.
For pleasure. JOY. or sorrowing
care not
Life is too big 10 speak about.
And death is too mysterious;
Love is too haCkneyed-Hate I doubt.
Too serious
Ny joy I'd not infict on you
I'd bore you with my sorrow.
What's left to give you pleasure. through
Tomorrow?
Truth only-truth sublime Truth. old
And hoar. One thought effaces
All doubts and fears. Last night 7 held
Four aces,
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30
An Enticing Cure

From the Pittsburg Gazette.
Some persons are so sure that whisky
IS an antidote for grip that they don't
wait for the grip to reach them.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30

American rich women are horrid. ="
says Mrs. Cobden-Sanderson. Of England.
Mrs Sanderson should restrain herself;
we don't Ike the way the "noblemenr of
her country we'd our heiresses any more
than she does
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30
craze for Notoriety,

Ny friend. get in the public eye.
Let nothing hinder.
You. too. can be. If you but try.
y human Cinder.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30

bill has been introduced in the South
Carolina legislature providing an appro-
priation for marking the birthplace of
Andrew Jackson in that State. It is now
in order for the Palmetto folks 10 put the
Charlotte Observer under bond to keen
the peace.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

Senator Jonathan Prentiss Dolliver OF
Iowa, is a native of Virginia, by CAD,
sub. lie was born near Kingwood. that
State. Graduating from the University
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30
Homerrnrd Rnnnh-

Il dunno as we have done humanity
any good by rescuiu' that shipwrecked
gang. said the captain Of the relief brig.
gloomily.
why do YOU say that, cap'n?' in
quired the mate.
Six on EN- have started sea novels"
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30

Mr. Rockefeller and Mir. Ttlman agreed
that Mr. Roosevelt won't do, anyhow.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30

ness in seeking 10 reach his goal. At all
events, the little fellows arst birthday
was a happy occasion. and the head Of
the household has our glad hand
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30

The New York judge who refused to ex-
clude reporters from the Thaw trial has a
long head. BY that act he reduced by
90 per cent the publicity incident 10 the
proceedings.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30
ExnInineh-

One Kid-Wot's this empty dream" the
PONIES talks about?
Mother Kid-Geei Amt you never been
sent to bed without no supper!
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30

Mr. Walter WeIIman has discovered
that Wall street has been thoroughly
whipped by the President" says the Beloit
tNls) Free Press. Walter appears to
have discovered everything but the north
pole, and he hasn't given that up YET.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30
FOiIed.

Il guess can't collect that money AIr.
Jones owes me-"
why don't you man him a state
ment?'
4 was going 10, but sign on the letter
box says Post No BiIls.'''
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30
Weak Human Nature.

She borrOws my best clothes"
II a woman wanted to borrow my
clothes I'd say something"
Yes. You'd say certainly "
The Washington herald., 1908-01-30

scientist says crocodiles are respon-
sible for the sleeping sickness" In At
Iica. We have seen pictures Of some
pretty 1erce-looking articles in the way
Of germs, but it strikes US a crocodile Is
about the limit