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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
"MarueL Not" The Attention
 Of the Lawmakers Ls Wanted

claIly mentioned in the Scriptures.
 If you recollect, when we were boys we used to engage every day and sometimes Sundays, in. at that time, a very popular game called 'marvels.",. or keeps" we could bet in some form or. another.
 There is not in the Scripture, any di- rect command against "craps" (by that name) nor against cards. bv that name. nor billiards, by that name.
 Tn the matter that now agitates my mind to the point of the pencil, there Is clear. positive, unmistakable Scriptural Injunction.
 "Marvel not" Is written so plain that the wayfaring man, though member of the Legislature, should not neglect to put it in our statutes, "endurin' " our "extry."
 I have done my duty in calling the attention of the Legislature to this escaped legislational matter.
 The responsibility is laid upon our Scriptural Injunction in our moral laws. J. Culpepper.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
What the State Papers
 Are Saying and Doing

To Keep Calling Them. Union Springs Herald.
 Whats the use in passing a bill for biennial sessions? We don't need 1t If we just keep MT. Conner in the Governors office.
 The Glove Trust. Mobile Item.
 President Pro Tenn Thomas of the Senate handed his colleagues in the Senate large morsel to chew upon in his proposed amendment to the con- stitutional prohibition bill yesterday Wonder if he is in league with the clove trust?
 A Had Proposition. Birmingham Ledger.
 If the legislature begins to ap- propriate $500 to each county to sup press each crime, we will need vastly more money to run the state. If the solicitors will not enforce the laws, prohibition laws included, we can elect men who will This $500 propo- sition Is bad, distinctly bad, for the state, and bad precedent.
 Political Patriots. Centerville Press.
 If reports be true there is more politics going at the old capitol in Montgomery than in years past. There Is no telling what is going to happen from one day to the next. The people
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

. sa I'd. E Ha rII
 As The Landmark says. 1t would be useless to say nothing of the implied stigma on the newspapers of the State. Nothing couid be gained by 1t. If a newspaper sells its advertising space It could have no reason to be ashamed of it. or to deny 1t. if the space. Is used for lawful and reputable purposes. That space is for sale for all legiti- mate demands. but the editorial ooi- umns of any honest and reputable pa- per are not for sale and the editor who would thus sell his views. his be- liefs and his influence would not hesi- tate to cover his tracks in any way open to him. The cry of "subsidised press" comes from those trying to bolster up a weak cause or who judge others by themselves.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

If there is a judicial tribunal In the United States, or in any other portion of the civilized world. that can settle The Thaw case. we do wish thev would find some way to transfer the case to that court. Seems to us that it has warried good people lonG enough. but we can see no prospect of an end to the business. There ought to be some way to settle 1t for good and all and money is all gone.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
SATURDAY, AUGUST lA 1909.

And now comes Tom Watson with the prediction that the Union Is to be divided into four. great divisions-"and the hemisphere will be happier for 1t" he adds. Well. we don't know so well --SUut that. Some of us tried dividing the Union into two parts and didn't get much fun out of it; not In the wind up. at all events
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

Will 1t, be necessary under the new laws that have been passed for each town. city and community to employ an official smeller? We mean an of- ficial whose duty 1t will be to go about and smell the breath of each citizen to learn If he has violated the prohibition laws. If so. we think we would like to put some names in nomination.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

are a little doubtful whether or not all the recent Legislation passed Is for the best interest of the people of the state, or for the interest of the state, or for the interest of few, who have political aspirations.
 +
 For Future HOnOrs. Sumter County Sun.
 The Montgomery Advertiser of Mon> day says: The woods are full of cam didates A man could not toss a brick in either house of the Legislature without hitting candidate for some Is 1t not strange that when 6 man Is sent to the Legislature he im- mediately begins to look around for another office! There are exceptions but not many. This can be stopped by the voters by Knocking out" any member of the Legislature who uses his office as a stepping stone to an- other office. One office Is enough and often ope too many.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

We are told that Secretary Hitchcock Is holding down the lid" all by him self in Washington this week: the oth- CT members of the Cabinet and the President being of on their vacation. With Congress out of the way his job ought to be comparatively easy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

Now let's give the new tarir law Q fair trial" advises a philosophic contemporary. Well. there's nothing else to do at present, that we can see. It matters not how unjust and unfair a law may be 1t Is the law while it stands.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
Self Preservation.

MObiIe Register.
 Quite politically. the lower house threw out the dog tax bill. It was a case of preservation, otherwise the dog tax bill would throw the House out. Free and untrammRlled dog masters of Alabama never will be tagged; that is. If they live in the country. Townsmen pay dog taxes without murmur.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

The Charleston News and Courier lays itself open to stabs and jabs from all kinds of deadly weapons. including snickersnees and hatpins, when 1t uses these words: Columbus. Georgia. if anybody knows where that is." Isn't that just too mean for any thing?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

We like the optimist. but when The Norfolk Landmark says that 'in all probability the next House will be Democratic" we confess to having our as to whence 1t gets its hope full or confident feeling. We simply can't see 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

The Albany Herald notes that there are people who never exercise any hustling energy until they get a chance to attend to somebody else's business" That is true. and usually they have no business of their own to attend to.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
Something Soft,

ChattanooBa Ilmes.
 The Montgomery Advertiser Is a cheerful loser and of the kind who win in the end. Never mind" it says, there's potlicker, persimmon beer, beef soup and other drinks" And then there's home and the office desk and behind the kitchen door and the hip-pocket-there's no doubt that If a man looks at it like that he will get along and maybe help his neigh bor A bit In q pinch
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

The Abbeville Times announces that the corn crop in Henry county Is about made and promises to be the best they have had in ten years. That is good news. and we hope 1t will be duplicat- sd in many other sections.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

.It would be interesting" ruminstes The Raleigh Times. ''to know where the Indiana girls wear their hats. Out In that State 6 hat-pin prevented a man from hugging a girl" Nothing difiicult about that. She had the hat on her head and the hat-pin in her little right fist.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

The Boston Traveller admits that the eity's Health Board Is making Boston the laughing stock of the country. Seems to us that poor old Boston Is very much on the down grade of late years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

thinks "it is wonderful how many people can own automobiles" Well. we judge that not every one who scoots along in one of the machines is the owner of it..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

That McLendon tangie over in Geor- gia bids fair to remain on the boards quite a while yet. It matters not who Is in the wrong. if any one Is. 1t Is a pity 1t can't be settled
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
Solid Truths.

Houston Post.
 If the legislative sessions of the average state lasted six or eight months a year. 1t would require but d decade to destroy human liberty. Nothing could confer upon the average state such an inestimable blessing as one legislative session devoted to the repeal of foolish. vicious and unneces- sary laws.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
The Moral Wave Bills.

OUIUIHDIa bldIt.
 Five more moral wave" bills were formally reported to the Alabama legislature on Tuesday. But who will keep the moral waves going? If they are not kept going they will recede. and when they recede, what an awful dirty mess will be left behind!
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

now It's commercial ana industriai status is quite assured.
 The towns 10 sometimes called The Manchester of Spanish Lancashire" and Us cotton. silk and woolen mills are famous. Into It's harbor. too. come ships from all the colonies. bringing tremendous cargoes of i'm ports from all parts of the world.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
aW0RN CIRCULATION.

The figures for June printed below xns .sx sent the actual net circulation. @n
 having been deducted. n.... t,a
 The Montgomery Advertiser guarannss n scr- m, advertisers (and makes 1t part oL ens ess.c,,la tract when requssted) that its daty .nrntng 2 tion is larger than that of any . .nat ,,s . newspaper printed in Alabama-ahor hrania, una ,,on eunfsy edition has the largest crcuiA.ion ', of any edition of any newspaper printed m Alabama without exception.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

If we are not mistaken Georgia en- acted a law to tax dogs They had to raise revenue. so the dogs are called on to furnish part of 1t. We believe the cats escaped.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

Might we be permitted to wait our sincere congratulations to the Gsor- giansl A little more Of 1t might have been much worse.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

Occasionally and oftener we see and perhaps read "a crusade against war" The idea seems to be that we will nave
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
A1,isrs nroken Dones.

DOthdn JOurnAI.
 IL is up to the clergy and country weekly now to try to explain the ad- vantages of constitutional prohibition. Wed advise 1t being given in broken doses,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
Just So.

Just So. Albany Herald That Alabama Legislature now fA extra session at Montgomery has got our Georgia aggregation of Solona skinned on freak bills and sumptuary measures.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

Substitute "cranks" for wealth" and then make your own application of 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

It was Oliver Goldsmith who said: 'Tll fares the land. to hastening ills.
 prey Where wealth accumulates and men
 decay"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

Net Daily Average. June. 1909 ..... ls.4ss Net sunday Average. June 1e09 .xo'oAs e T. Tfnigan. Circulation Manager of The Montgomery Advertiser. being duly sworn' says;
 The foregoing statement of The Adver- fiser's circulation for the month or June, 1909, ts true and correct. and compiled etter all returns from news boys. news agents spoiled and left over copies have been de- Gucfed c. l. FINI0AN,
 Circulation Manager Sworn to and subscribed before me this -''" RIGA ALEXANDER. Notary Public.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
NO CORRUPTION FUND.

Tn the current issue of The Head land Post. in an editorial upon Leon McCord and the Safe and Sane Move ment. there appears this statement:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

Cheer up, the recent tariff changes has put shoe leather much cheaper. Even newspaper men can wear new shoes now occasionally.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

Somehow or other they have ceased to speak of Evelyn as "the angel child" and weep over her as Delmas did. For said child is now a woman and be- sides doesn't possess all the traits of an angel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

We'll bet a brickbat against a fence that the average boy can tell you the players in the baseball league quicker than he can the Presidents of the United States. A President sinks into dn1
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

An Oklahoma man killed another man who stole his bait. It is a great provocation as any fisherman knows. Especially if that bait happens to be in a jug and a prohibition State at one and the same time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

Some men spend their time sitting cessfui ones pass by. The only effort they make towards being successful themselves Is to envy and malign them. The world has a way of running ofr and leaving such. It has no use for drones.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

An old maid wouldn't mind being all at sea all the time If 1t were the matri- montal sea.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

Over in Virginia they have a farmer noted for his honesty and truthfulness that he saw a fish leap out of creek there the other day and actually milk COW. We never liked to doubt any ones veracity but there are times when we cannot help but wish that we knew what brand some of those Virginians drink in the country.
The copper era., 1909-02-04
A Good Entertainment.

Goethe's immortal drama Eau t" was presented at the opera house last night to d large and enthusiastic audience. Sanford Dodge as Me fshisto, presented d new side of the devils character and pleased the audience highly. His work is of d very superior quality and his voice and personality are especially charm ing. Stuart Fox made an ideal Faust and made many friends in the audience. Miss Nickergou as Mar guerite, was charming and showed great dramatic ability, while Miss Terrell as Dame Martha, was greet ed with laughter every time she stepped on the stage, her comedy work being above the ordinary. The rest of the company was we'll cast, the scenery and coStuming elegant and the electrical effects startling.
 Tonight MT. Dodge and company will be seen in Shakespeare best drama "The Merchant of Venice'' with MT. Dodge as Shylock, MT. Fox as Bassorio and Miss Terrell as Portia. Special attention is given to the scenery and costuming in this play and the public can look forward to a finished production.
The copper era., 1909-02-04

THE question of county division will again be presented before the present session of the legislature, and a petition in support of this measure has been circulated in the Clifton Morenci district. The large area of Graham county and the unsatistac- tory connection of this end of the county with the county seat, makes county division an absolute necessity in order to give the citizens of this end of the county some relief. County seat removal has been agitated to some extent, but iu the event of it being moved to the eastern end, citi- zens of the western end would have the same grievance. A ride of thirty miles of rocky road from Clifton or Morenci, or a roundabout trip by rail to the present county seat is every thing but pleasant. For instance, in order to attend court at the county seat, citizens of this end of the county are compelled to waste two days on the road. Therefore, the only satis- factory way to relieve the burden is division of Graham county. The petition, which is addressed to Hon. J. R. Hampton, Assemblymen Pace and Merrill, as well as the honorable body now in session in Phoenix, prays for a memorial granting this relief. It was signed by all the citizens of this end of the county, among whom are all of the leading business men of the entire district. It will be remembered that several years ago q division bill was passed for Graham county, but through the influence of valley people and lack of interest on the part of citizens of this end it was never signed by the governor. This time it will be different, as the lead ing citizens are behind it with more energy than ever before. It is sug- gested that the new county, com posed of this end. be called Lincoln. A more appropriate name could not have been selected.
The copper era., 1909-02-04
Methodist Church.

The Methodists are using the regu- lar order ot worship in their services, and those who prefer prescribed form will find the morning worship a help. Sunday, February 7th, will be communion day and all are cordially invited to parIake of the Holy Sacra- ment, who are in love and charity with their nrighbor@, and endeavor- ing to lead d Christian life, this ln- cludes all of every denomina tiOn.
 You will find the sermons helpful and the singing of deeply spiritual type. Any having letters or certifi- cates of membership will please bring them on that day and become one of us. We want to do you good and help you rescue the young men and women of the town from life of sin. We will give you hearty welcome and assist you iu working out your salvation.
 The night services are being well attended and you are urged to lay aside the cares of the week and come and meet the Lord and have spirit ual feast. Our solo singers are as good as are to be found in this coun- try. We have plenty of free seats and all that sDacks of narrOwness we are studiously trying to avoid. Come early and get a front seat.
 N. F. Hoifpauir, pastor.
The copper era., 1909-02-04
Shannon Gun Club in Good Form Again.

After the match shoot on last Sun day afternoon the Clifton club raised their hats to the Shannon boys for having been defeated by nineteen birds on their own hunting grounds. It was a shoot to the finish, but as the contest progressed Shannon gradually took the lead, each man holding up well, the lowest score on the Shannon side being thirteen, while on the Clifton side there were two low scOres-one eight and the other seven. Maley won high hOnors on the Shannon team with g, while True was a close second with 2l. Reisinger was high on the Clifton side with 9, and Andrews captured second with 2l.
 The day was perfect and the light good, consequently the Shannon team won on their merits and could not have been headed off except by bet ter shooting than the Clifton club was able to put up that day. This gives the Shannon boys two victories the best of it, but members of the | Clifton club are not discouraged, as they now have their mascot back for the next match which will take place some time in the near future The boys are all enthusiastic and will make an effort to settle down tC better shooting.
 The Shannon team made totaI score of 195 out of possible 27; birds, which is the highest score that has ever been made in any match shoot since the organization of the two clubs. The following is the of fcial record made by individuals:
The copper era., 1909-02-04

IT WILL be remembered that vari- ous newspapers last week stated that Colonel McCliutock, of the National Guard of Arizona, issued orders to the various territorial militias to be iu readiness to journey to Globe. While such orders would merely have been preliminary precaution against delay in the event of the companies being ordered out for service, it is a positive fact that Company F. Cliff ton, received no orders whatever in connection with the Globe affair. This information is given by Captain Paul Reisinger, of Company F. In reference to the various reports, Colonel McClintock, who is in com mand of the National Guard of Ari- zona, is authority for the statement that he issued no orders in cOnner, tion with the Globe affair, as there was no reason for it, the conduct of that camp being in perfect order.
The copper era., 1909-02-04

THE abolishing of the ranger force of Arizona, for which there is now q bill pending in the present session of the legislature, is several years pre- vious, as in some sections of the ter ritory the ranger force is an absolute necessity. The ranger service of this territory has been responsible for the driving out of many outlaws and while in some instances the conduct of some members of the force have not been creditable, there is no reason why the whole force should be con- demned. Especially has the ranger force been a protection to Cattlemen in sections where county officers were unable to reach outlaws. They have not only made many arrests, but they have been the means of driving out many people who were engaged in that class of business. It may be that large force is unnecessary, but the entire force should not be abolished at this date.
The copper era., 1909-02-04
Memorial.

Whereas, Through the infinite wis dom of our Creator, there has been removed from this earth the spirit of Alvin s. Rosecrans, one of the lead ing citizens of Clifton;
 And Whereas, in his death his fam fly has been afflicted with the loss of devoted husband and father, and Clifton Eodge No. IT, Knights of Py- thias, one of its most cherished and honorable members; therefore be it
 Resolved, That we bow our heads unto the wishes of Him who knows best, and extend to the bereaved fam fly our deepest sympathy. Further, That d copy of these resolutions be spread in the minutes of this lodge, one mailed to his family, and the same be published in the Copper Era.
 Respectfully,
 Clifton Lodge No. r, K. of P.
The copper era., 1909-02-04
MORENCI ITEMS

Messrs. Curnow and w. J. Arthur were visitors in Clifton on Thursday last.
 Morenci is feeling quite Metropoli- ton this week on account of having carnival.
 Robert Rae, of the Phelps-Dodge Co.,, was visiting friends in Morenci the latter part of the week.
 Morenci is almost ashamed to own up that she ever had a basket ball team since their defeat by Clifton last Friday evening.
 The PresLytcrians are repairing their church on the interior and in consequence services were held in the opera house Sunday.
 An interesting bowling match was held on the club alleys Saturday evening, in which team of the "old timers" were defeated by team of the younger men.
 Prof. Douglas and daughter spent part of last -week in camp. Prof. Douglas is on an inspection of the various camps in which the Phelps Dodge people operate.
 James Williams, who has been in the employ of the A. c. Co. for some time, left Tuesday morning for west ern Texas, where he will reside in the future.
 w. B Hickman, who has been em- ployed in the clothing department of the D. c. store for several years, has resigned his position and left for Globe Monday morning, where he has a good position.
The copper era., 1909-02-04

Henry Hill this week closed a de. whereby he will become the owner of the NOrte property, adjoining the Dunn & BruIiuel brick building, oc cupied by the Shannon store. He contemplates the erection of an opera house and hall in the near future. The building will be constructed of cement blocks, two stories high, the upper story to be arranged for either a lodge room or lodging. It is planned to build solid tOunda tion and the first floor will be high enoug h to be above the high water mark in case of flood. If present pltns are carried out the structure will add much to the appearance of that sec tion of the town.
The copper era., 1909-02-04

Now that county division has again been launched the citizens of Clifton should not forget that the question ot incorporation will no doubt be presented for their ap- proval or disapproval shortly after the next meeting of the board of supervisors. It is understood that more than 5000 names have already been secured by the census taker, consequently if incorporated at all, we will enter the city class. Incor- poration of Clifton will be a city pride, and if the citizens will CO., operate in the success and manage ment of the town, there should be no reason why it will be any thing ex- cept a success.
The copper era., 1909-02-04
Clifton Lodge No. r, K. of P.

Believing that possibly books be- longing to the Clifton Reading Room have been left at different homes, the librarian would be very grateful ii you would notify him of any such stray books. He will call for them, or you may return the same to the Reading Room. We expect to re- plenish our book supply soon and would like to know what old ones we have before ordering new.
 Curry H. Love, Librarian.