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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-18

Chicago, Nov. 17.-Edgar s. Cook.
whose name has appeared In different
accounts of the charges against Chas.
L. Warmer. former treasurer OF the
Big Four Railroad. today protested Wig
orousiy against the allegations con-
corning him,
II have committed no crime and have
nothing to fear" he said. but the pub
Iished statements connecting me with
WARMERS shortage makes me anxious
to prove my innocence. I also propose
to make some one prove the charges
that have been made against me.
II have been waiting for advices to
go back to Cincinnati, but as none
have come. I have about decided to go
back anyway"
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-18
DIR. POPE KILLS SELF.
Bfrzningham Druggist Commits Suicide
with shot Gun.

Birmingham. Nov. 17--Dr. Henry c..
Pope, aged so years, a drugstore pro-
prietor on the South Side. and well
connected in the city. sat down on his
bed this morning early ana placing the
barrel Of shot gun to his head. pulled
the trigger. Death followed almost
instantly.
He left notes in which he said he had
determined to end his life because of
continued Ill health.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-18
REBUKED BY COURT.
Juror was Delayed Because wife HAD
Twins.

Crowley. La. Nov 17.-"My wife pre-
sented me with twins" was the excuse
offered by 81. L Guidry of Church Point
today, when brought to task by Judge
Campbell to failing to answer jury
summons on time.
Don't let 1t happen again." eau
toned the court. amid much laughter
in the court room
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-18
IunArnrR FOREcAsT.

washington, Nov. 17.--For Alabama,
xvent FrIorida and MISUNDERSTANDING
Thursday, Friday fair, sliEhaly warmers
Hight north Winds.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-18
SNOWFALL REPORTED.

First Antarctic Observation of the
Season.
Flagstaff. Ariz, Nov l7.-Director
Lowell of the Observatory here re-
ports of first apparent antarctic
snowfall OF the season on Mars. TWO
patches appeared at the LATITUDE OF
62.72: longitude 100.19.
The first was on November IL and
was small. The second patch was OBJ
served November 10.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-18
MONTGOMERY ALABAMA. THURSDAY NOVEMBER Is. 19o9-TV
TELLS OF 5U0aR FRAUDS.

Of New orleans Il VIII be sen. via Nav
York city.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-18
ELks SEND MEssAGr.
Ask President 70 Pardon sheriff

shipp.
Chattanooga. Tenn Nov. f7,--chat-
tanooga Lodge OF Elks. of which
Captain J r. Ship Is a member, at
its regular meeting last night, sent q
telegram of sympathy to Captain
Shipp and one to President Taft ask
ing pardon for the former sheriff,
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-18

FORMAL opening of the exercises was
made when General Harrison entered
fhe auditorium accompanied by men,
hers If his stan. They escorted Cow
ernor Conner, VINO was with them, to
the platform
Evening star., 1909-03-05

three assemble. The grouchy players,
holding out for more pay or on account
of grievances, will be watched anxiously
for tokens Of their temper. The "curtain
raiser" will in short be played to full
houses.
This is wholesome sign. 1t means
that the American people are devoted in
their support of a game which, while pro-
fessionally conducted. is none the less an
expression of the national spirit. 1t is a
clean game, honestly played. Suspicious
Of improper methods are rarely enter
tanned because the patrons of the sport
have noted the elimination OF the old
time questionable elements. Base ball is
not only ION the square today, but it Is
type Of the tendency toward effective
organization. 1t succeeds because it is
well managed, because it provides lively
entertainment out Of doors and because 1t
appeals to the local partisanship Of the
crowd.
Washington's hopes run high this year.
The local hopes, indeed. are always high
in the spring, but this year they are
founded upon good reason. There Is ex-
celIent promise in the local aggregation
and the average "fan" is impatient for
the day to come when some official per-
sonage will toss a clean white ball to
the umpire and formally bid the game
begin.
Evening star., 1909-03-05
A Simple Task.

It amt the solemn promise that a big
official makes
To guard the public welfare from bad
faith or frem mistakes
Which constitutes the chief reliance Of
the happy throng
That gathers round to welcome him with
cheering and with song.
1t amt the store of knowledge he may
have at his command
That makes us sort O. feel that he's the
chap to take hand
A. moldin' public destinies. He manages
to win
Our admiration by the way he does the
best he kin.
We don't require the feller that's familiar
with the trick
OF dazzlin' the intelligence with sparklin'
rhetoric;
We don't need anybody who goes in to
make a show
By imitatin' statesmen who have -four
ished long ago.
We want the felier citizen a-workin' with
a will.
Not holdin' out on conscience any more
than brain or skill;
And so each adds his little shout into the
general din,
A-feein' satisfied to know he'll do the
best he kin.
Evening star., 1909-03-05
The Concerts.

The thousands of Washington people
and visitors who did not attend the in
auSural ball will not be deprived of
IN opportunity to see the interior Of
the pension building while the decora-
tions remain in place, for arrangements
have been perfected for giving series
Of enjoyable concerts there during today
and tomorrow. In this way the beau
tiful ballroom. regarded by those who
attended the function Of last night as
one of the most successful combinations
of material and color ever effected in
this connection, will be opened to the
inspection of several times as many peo-
pie as were able to be present at the
ball The plan of holding five concerts
insures an opportunity to everybody,
whatever may be the schedule of trains
or engagements. 1t should be accepted
generally. The musical programs have
been carefully prepared, SO that those
who go will be given a treat for the
ear as we'll as the eye. Save for the
absence OF the presidential party it will
be every bit as enjoyable an entertain
ment as the ball itself.
1t Is to be hoped that the attendance
at the concerts will break all records,
as a proof of the public appreciation of
the chance presented to inspect the scene
OF the most notable ball in the history
Of the inaugurations.
Evening star., 1909-03-05
The Diplomatic Posts.

The cabinet out Of the way, the next
subject in line for speculation is that of
our foreign service. Our relations with
the outside world are intimate and grow
ing more so. We have no entangling al
liances, and are seeking none. but we
have some good friends among the ma
lions. and want to keep them 1t is I'M
portant, therefore. that we send first-rate
men to represent US at the capitals where
history is made.
This service today Is in excellent hands.
At London. Paris and Berlin, the leading
capitals OF Europe. our affairs are directed
by highly accomplished men of experience
whiteiaw Reid has maintained our best
traditions where they have always been
high. He has been prominent in both
the intellectual and the fashionable world,
and hts public addresses and entertain
ments have given him great prestige
among the people to whom he is accred-
tied. Henry White took with him to
Paris knowledge Of men and diplomacy
acquired during years of honorable con-
nection with the London embassy. David
J. Hill at Berlin easily dispelled the EN-
barrassments which marked his appear
ance on the scene. So able a man was
bound to score with people familiar with
our best In Office.
At Rome Mr.. Griscom has made good
mark, and has just achieved distinction
by fine management of the American part
in the relief of the earthquake sufferers.
Evening star., 1909-03-05

and Mr.. Francis at Vienna. Mr.. Riddle
at st. Petersburg and Mr.. Collier at
Madrid have all been competent.
We have the right man at Peking. Mr.
Rockhill knows the far east thoroughly.
Mr.. O'Brien at Toxic has carried himself
well at period Of difficulty. Those two
posts were never so important as now
and as the east develops American in
terests there will grow and require the
best attention.
From Mexico to Cape Horn. the pros
poets for improved relations between the
governments existing there and this gov
ernment are most promising. Mr.. Roots
aims in the State Department were largely
to that end, and there is abundant testi-
mony that he strongly fortified the situa-
tion. We may expect, therefore. particu-
lar attention paid TO all the diplomatic
billets in that long stretch of territory.
There are likely to be some changes.
The new administration will call new men
into action. Fortunately we have many
of grade to meet the occasion. We have
never been without them. There are but
few instances of failure in that field.
From the days of Franklin, who is our
great white light In diplomacy. down to
today, we have, as a rule. sent strong
men abroad. and they have commanded
respect at their posts. They are not SO
well known at home as the men who have
served at home and in that way been better
advertised. but. though at distance. they
did their part for America in the Ameri-
can spirit, and demonstrated the wealth
of good material for public affairs free
country with it's opportunities contains.
President Taft's appointments will prob
ably measure up to the standards
Evening star., 1909-03-05
Nearing the Ball DAYS.

Washington is intent upon the inau-
guration. but not so completely absorbed
as to fail to note the march of the days
toward that period Of unalloyed joy. the
opening of the base ball season. The
usual signs Of spring are never complete
without these preliminary hints OF the
ball-tossing time. The teams are even
now moving southwark to the training
grounds. Some. indeed. have already
been put to work and are now in the
first pangs Of spring stiffness in con-
sequence. In a fortnight the wires will
hum with reports from these points Of in
terest. telling how Jones' charley-horse Is
better. and Smiths bruised finger is
healing, and Robins0n's curves are wider
than ever. and Brown has invented a new
combination play. There will be games
between the regulars and the colts and
hundreds of thousands of eager followers
of the game will scan the box scores for
lines on their favorites and the new
comers. Speculation as to line-ups will
be the topic of talk whenever two or
Evening star., 1909-03-05
The Ground Hog,

Do not forget the ground hog, or the
old saying that he laughs best who
laughs last. The second Of February
was a fair day. and so the ground hog
saw his shadow. Since then until We'd
nesday we had had mild weather. We
boasted in our pride that the ground
hog did not know his business. But
we forgot that the promise was not
Of six weeks of continuous cold wealth
er, but of cold weather within that
time Will any man today deny that
the ground hog is without knowledge
of or influence over the weather? He
does laugh best who laughs last, anG
surely the ground hog. If he has been
advised of our scorn, is entitled to his
chOrtle
Evening star., 1909-03-05
Inauguration Day Weather.
From the New York Times


Yesterdays weather was just little
bit worse than the traditional inaugu-
ration day weather President Taft took
the oath of Office In veritable blizzard.
But in many years in which a new Pres
ident has succeeded to Office the weather
conditions on March have been so bad
as to induce many good Americans who
have infinite respect for the spirit OF the
Constitution and its amendments to urge
that inauguration day be advanced to a
later date. Custom has made the install
lation of a new President an occasion for
a great outdoor festival. Once In a while
the paradfng troops have not been de-
luged with rain or compelled to wade
through snow and slush. Once In while
the incoming President in former years
has not stood bareheaded in the rain or
snow or with the bleakest of winds blow
ing to take the oath Of Office and deliver
his address Yesterdays blizzard COM
PEELED the performance of this ceremony
in the Senate chamber. But Mr.. Taft S
experience with the weather was not
much worse than Gen Harrisons in 1889
or Mr.. Clevelands In 1898.
The constitutional provision making
March the beginning Of the presidential
term is embodied in the twelfth amend
ment, which dates from 1904. The old
Congress of the confederation of states
voted September Is. 17sS, that presidential
electors should be appointed by the sew
eral states the first Wednesday In jan
uary. should vote the first Wednesday
in February and the President-elect take
office on the first Wednesday in March.
That first Wednesday In March, 1850,
happened to be the 4th day of the month.
AS matter of fact Washington's inau-
guration was delayed until April 30. Any
day would do as we'll now as March 4.
But the language Of the twelfth amend
ment could not be changed without the
usual formalities and the consent OF all
the states. May 1 would be an appro-
pirate time for an open-air festival in
Washington. But II the change were
made within the next four years Presi-
dent Taft's term would inevitably be
heightened eight weeks or SO. 1t does
not seem likely that any serious compli-
cations would ensue. The matter Is GER
tainly worth thinking about.
Evening star., 1909-03-05
The Inauguration Work.

Washington feels entitled to felicitate
Itself upon having provided a setting for
the Inauguration of President Taft which
left nothing to be desired save good
weather. Its citizens have worked in
perfect harmony and with the greatest ef-
fciency, born of experience, to the end of
making the affair in all particulars but
that of climate one of the most successful
and enjoyable on record. Under the lead
ership of Chairman Stellwagen. whose
work has from the outset been character
lied by vigor and sound judgment, the
inaugural committee and the various sub
committees have planned and executed
the work with a single inspiration, to
render Washington attractive and to in
sure a means of appropriate entertain
ment for all classes of visitors. Had the
day been mild and fair the inauguration
would have established new record for
pleasure affording and inspiring features.
The parade was exceptionally well plan
ned and managed. Even with the handi-
cap OF wretched conditions overhead and
underfoot the new Presidents escorting col
umn was a spectacle rarely equaled in
point of significance and order. The city's
decorations were unsurpassed even in local
moment by the storm and disarranged by
the wind. The court of honor stands as
triumph of artistic designing and skillful
execution. The illumination of the ave-
nue. will long be remembered for its sim
pie effectiveness, revealing the noble pro-
portions of the capitals main thorough
fare and emphasizing upon all beholders
its rank as one of the most important
% Sartnv
court of honor itself at night is we'll
worth visit to Washington from a dis
tance to see. The fireworks display was
beyond question the most beautiful ever
given in Washington, and was of a char
acter to afford the greatest PLEASURE TO an
enormous multitude of people The ball,
the climax of all the prepared features of
the inauguration, must stand of record as
supreme success in the perfection of the
arrangements, in the numbers in attend
ance and in the scene of lovelness pre-
pared for this crowning item in the in
augural program.
The people of Washington who were not
directly enlisted in the arduous task of
preparation and management owe to
Chairman Stellwagen and his associates
on the working committees their heartiest
tnanks for the completeness with which
they conceived and carried out the gen.
eral plan Of the Inauguration. These men
have devoted themselves unselfishly for
weeks to a task which has called for the
exercise OF keen judgment, knowledge
Of practical conditions and an infinite
pattence. That they have wrought so
well is due to their training in this line of
endeavor In the past years. They are in
the main experts in inaugural designing.
and their services could not be compen-
stated on a commercial basis. That they
have given their time and strength un-
seffshiy to the solution of the manifold
problems of housing. transporting and en-
tertaining 10000 people and maintaining
the dignity of the presidential induction
into Office is eloquent testimony to the
active public spirit which animates the
residents of this District.
Evening star., 1909-03-05
Weather, Wires and Inaugural New

One of the most potent arguments in
favor of change in the Inauguration date
is that furnished by the havoc wrought
by the storm of Wednesday night among
the telegraph and telephone wires radiat-
ing from Washington. For hours Wash
ington was almost wholly isolated from
the rest of the world as regards electrical
communication. Throughout the day the
only means of communication with New
York was by a single wire stretched from
here to Atlanta. Ga: and looping through
Louisville and Chicago. Last night the
news of the inaugural proceedings was
sent to the northern states by this round
about way. The consequence was that
the people of the most populous section of
the country were almost wholly deprived
of information regarding the great ma
tional ceremony. They were barely noti-
fed that the new President had taken the
oath of office. Thanks to the distribu-
tion in advance Of the inaugural address.
the new executive upon assuming his re-
sponsibilities, although the authorization
to publish. the speech was with difficulty
distributed.
The case Of Baltimore is especially sig
absolutely isolated. Not single telegraph
or telephone wire remained in service, and
thus Baltimore, though in normal condi-
tions only forty-f1ve minutes distant from
the capital by train, remained in ignorance
of what was passing here, save for a sin
gle bulletin received by wireless teleg-
raphy. to the effect that President Taft
had taken the oath of Office in the Senate
chamber.
In these days of electrical news trans
mission the people have right to ex-
pect the immediate spread of intelligence
regarding the happenings at the impor-
tant centers. Yesterday this city was
the. scene of the most significant occur
renee in all the calendar of national
events A vast multitude Of people had
gathered here to witness the proceedings.
and in some cases to participate in them.
The entire country had centered it's at
| tention upon the District Of Columbia as
| it only does at Inauguration time. And
still, owing to the fact that the inaugu-
| raj date remains at a season when storms
are in the natural order of events, Wash
ington came within an ace Of being utter
ly cut off from the rest of the world at
time when every American citizen was
intent upon the tidings of the days hap
penings at the capital.
The spectacle of important cities like
Baltimore depending for their news Of in
duction of the President into office upon
chance wireless messages should so i'm
press the members of the national legis-
lature that Immediately upon the con-
vening of the Sixty first Congress in .ex-
ira session the joint resolution proposing
an amendment to the Constitution will be
made the first order of business and
hastened to conclusion.
Evening star., 1909-03-05
Too Much to Expect.

THE Inauguration climate is enough to
discourage any man."
ooh. 1 don't know" rejoined the man
who refuses to worry. "A person can't
be expected to be President of the United
States and Queen Of the May both at
once
Evening star., 1909-03-05

Owing to the destruction of telegraph
and telephone communication, yester-
days Inauguration was one of the most
exclusive affairs in the capitals social
history
Evening star., 1909-03-05
r1E STAR has . regular ana perma-
nsnt Family Circulation much more
than the combined circulation Of the
other Washington dailies. Az News
snd Advertising Medium 1t has no
competitor.

8In order to avoid delays on account
O1 personal absence letters to THE
OTA1 should not be addressed to any
Individual connected with the once, but
samply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial
o. Business Department, according 70
tenor or purpose.
Evening star., 1909-03-05
All Kinds

THAT fellow has all kinds Of money"
remarked the worshiper Of wealth.
Yes was the reply. But he's
mighty careful not to spoil his collection
by losing any specimens.
Evening star., 1909-03-05

OF course the date of inauguration
should be changed. But there is O.
strong probability that the matter Will
be sidetracked as usual to make way
for the discussion of less important re-
forms.
Evening star., 1909-03-05

Mr.. Hearst wants Mr.. Bryan to come
forward and defend Gov. Haskell. For
an up-to-the-minute journalist Mr. Hearst
is developing very reminiscent tendencies.
Evening star., 1909-03-05

There will be time for some attention to
the lecture platform before Mr.. Bryan
goes to work on his next party platform.
Evening star., 1909-03-05

Mr.. Fairbanks has retired to private
life, but private life does not prevent a
man from retaining the friends and ad-
mirers he gained in public service.
Evening star., 1909-03-05

If the folks at home could have seen
the ovations given some of the governors
as they rode along the avenue it would
have done their hearts good.
Evening star., 1909-03-05

Mr. Taft's inaugural address gave Mr..
Roosevelt the first opportunity he had en-
joyed in long time to show what good
audience he could be-
Evening star., 1909-03-05

In the course of time Washington will
have a permanent population as large as
that of Inauguration week.
Evening star., 1909-03-05

Having passed tfiumphantly through
yesterdays climatic ordeal, there can
be no doubt about Mr.. Tafts good ma
ture.
Evening star., 1909-03-05

Perhaps the railways would have man.
aged their inauguration work better If E.
II. Hartman had decided to be on hand
for the festivities.
Evening star., 1909-03-05

From the Newark News.
The news from Washington leads Mr..
Bryan to fear that we have permanently
abandoned the democratic simplicity that
is dear, to his heart.
Evening star., 1909-03-05

Eyewitnesses never agree as to the facts
about great battle. And 1t is equally
difficult to keep track Of the details Of
Tennessee shooting
Evening star., 1909-03-05
Answer: It's March q.

Once in a while comes the day that's
best.
A day of laughter and song and rest.
And once in a while comes the day that's
worst,
And it isn't Christmas nor April first!
Evening star., 1909-03-05

There is no doubling the genuineness
Of patriotism that refuses to get cold
feet in a March blizzard.
Evening star., 1909-03-05
Play Ball.

From the Cleveland Leader.
When the inauguration is over, the base
ball season will occupy the countrys un-
divided attention.
Evening star., 1909-03-05

There was some boisterous conduct on
the streets yesterday, but most Of 1t was
imported.
Evening star., 1909-03-05

AS for the weather man. he prevaricated
like a gentleman.
Evening star., 1909-03-05

eff could git UP as much enthusiasm
doin' hard work." said Uncle Eben, las
L kin git up complainin about It, I
'specks mebbe I'd have de work done"
Evening star., 1909-03-05
SHOOTING STARS.
A Test.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

whats the hardest thing a student at
a military academy has to learn?"
mot to lose his temper when some
young woman says Isn't he cute?'"