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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-29
STANDARDS OF LIVING.
German workman Has Practically No
 Surplus at End of Year.

German workman H0S FrMctAcAny Nv
 Surplus at End of Year.
 New York Tribune.
 The comparison of wages. expenses, cost of food, and general standard of living between German and American working-men, which was set forth from official reports in our columns the other day, was instructive and signi- fcant. The German figures were se- cured by the German government through examination of about 1000 families in Berlin and Hamburg. The American figures were secured by the American government through ex- animation of 1,415 workingmen in the north Atlantic States. Thus the bases of comparison were about equal in comprehensiveness and authority.
 Tn Germany the average Income of skilled workingmen were $45SS3, and of unskilled. $4097S. while in America the average incomes of mixed skilled and unskilled workingmen were $sS4.- S3, showing a very marked advantage on the side of this country. But the expenses of American workingmen were also higher than of German. Thus, in Germany the expenses of skilled workingmen were $457.71. and of unskiIled S411.T0. while in America the expenses of the mingled classes were $77S.04 Nevertheless the margin of surplus was far greater here than there, for the German skilled working men had only $1.12 surplus apiece and the unskilled an actual deficit of $1.- s2. while the American had surplus of S5e.T9
 Again, the actual cost of food was higher here than there. To the skilled German workingman 1t was $235.72. and to the unskilled $222,32. while to the American 1t was $334.66. Never theless it was approximately lower here than there since to the two Ger man classes 1t was respectively SIS and 54 per cent. of their total ex- penses, while here it was only 43 per cent. There can be no doubt, more- over, that the smaller American per- centage means really better quality of food than the Germans enjoy. We have here no government slaughter houses for dogs and wornout horses for food of workingmen. Of course, there Is in Germany system of old age insurance which does not exist here. But with a surplus of $56 a year. against practically none at all in Germany. the American workingman can probably insure himself as we'll as the German is insured by the state and still enjoy a better standard of living
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-29
THE HUNT FOR RApIUst.


 Interesting Problems to Be Investisst-
 ed by American Institute.
 New York Tribune.
 From the brief announcement which has been made regarding the recently organized Radium Institute of Ameri- ca. 1t is evident that it will under take slightly different work from that Of the one established a few months ago in England. What the munifi- cense of Lord Iveagh and Sir Ernest Cassel has made possible on the other side of the Atlantic Is an investisa- tion of the properties of the element discovered by the Curles and study of it's usefulness in the treatment of disease. Among the avowed aims of the organization. at the head of which Pref. c. F. Chandler. of Columbia Uni versity, has been placed, is explora- tion for ores yielding radium. Pitch blende and carnotite, from which uran- ium is extracted, are found In several places In this country. and there is at least a possibility that. if the search is pushed further, minerals may Be discovered which contain enough rad ium to make its separation profitable. Tn time, there is reason to think, mines In Cornwall will make a percep- tible addition to the supply from Joachimsthal. over which the Aus trian government exercises control, but If America also were able to make contribution a reduction in price might follow, greatly to the advan- tage Of those who wish to employ radium for curative purposes.
 Another object of the institute which will have it's headquarters In New York is to examine waters giving off radiations like those discovered by Roentgen. A number of interesting questions are raised by this phenome- non. It is extremely desirable to know how greatly the intensity of ''radio-activity" in springs varies. and also whether those exhibiting the characteristic in marked degree have any medical value.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-29
OUT IN THE COLD.
Old Lady Writes Ably of
 Her Opposition to Scheme

One of the shortest and more powerful arguments against the pro- posed amendment is written by an old lady of Mount Hope, Lawrence county to a friend in a nearby town. The lady in question is recognized by the whole county as being of excep- tionai mental attainments and as pos sessing strength of character second to none. She has long been noted in that section for her strength of mind and goodness of heart
 She comes down from the pioneer period. having been born in Aisbaina and having lived eighty years in this state. She is oid-fashioned In many things, and being oid-fashioned she esussa ed. eonteRdins 9 ing that it is not that part of wife and mother to be out in the world engaged in acrimonious poiiti- cal discussions, Her reasons for op. posing. the anendmept are stated n
 Mt. Hope. Ala.
 November 20, 1909.
 sir:--Yes, I am opposed to this pre- posed amendment. Apru s4tn l VII My literary attainments are quite limited, but I have been close. and ardent student of nature, humanity and all Issues that come under my fife I have seen much of what life means. am no extremist. nor fanatic I always form my ideas. and opinions from philosophical stand. am d democrat warp and filling. l sprang from an iliustrous, patriotic. democratic ancestry. I have no vote and want none. The fires or their inc alter of my heart. l love demo- cracy for its purity in prayer, up- riEhtness and noble principles. am n great believer in prayer and nave been a praying. woman all my n5e. m destiny of his creatures. With humble submission. l put all temporal ana spiritual affairs in his hands. Whom I know to be able to keep that com- was framed by the brainest and most ;nteiiigent men of the state, and was
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-29

It was a horrible thing to precipi- tate all this discord and strife upon the people, just to allow lot of poli- ticians to better their fortunes, by getting vote upon a political ques- ton at a time when they knew the people were not expecting it. and thousands of men who were to be af- fected by the amendment were dis franchised by failure to take the pre-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-29

That was the first stage in his pro gress. We know this by his attend ance at the Jordan terry. so many miles from him. He had probably come down from Galilee with John and Peter to sell the catch in the cities of Judea. But now. we may conjecture. the bartering Is over with and some little time to spare and so instead of sanntering about the city In idle pleasure. down goes Andrew from the fish stalls to hear this new prophet preach.
 His next advance was in the choice of his friends. Andrew found few men. most of them plain hsherfolk like himself. There was his brother. Peter and two other brothers, James and John. Phillip was their neighboror, and he brought into the little circle his friend Nathaniel. These six young men form a notable group--Just one-half of the intimate friends of Jesus. This was the conn pany Andrew loved and kept. They often talked together on many sub- jects but most of all on the supreme and eternal truths.
 When they heard that there was a new preacher, standing at the ford of Jordan they went to see him for them selves. At least Andrew and John ~ was EVhNlSt1HI Wttn daily habit; they were always lock- ing for more truth anl listening for a new message from heaven. The streets and market were crowded with people looking for nothing but their daily bread. There they were when John began to preach and there they were when he stopped.
 The beginning then. of Andrews progress was In the iargeness of his interests the next the helpfulness of his friends. the third he was pressing forward to higher things and us- ing all means to perfect himself. By and by. when Andrew heard John Him." And with the same words Phillip greets Nathaniel. we have found Him" Whom had they found: They had found at last the Knight. the Sage. the Saint. the hero of their dreams. the Leader. the Teacher. the Messiah
 The day after. as Andrew stood in the company of the preacher, Jesus of pointed Him out. saying Behold the pointed Him out, saying. Behold the Lamb of God There He was for whom Andrew had been looking all his life. Others who had come out speak, he at once hastens to his bro- ther simon, crying. We have found with him heard John speak. but they did not understand or care. Andrew
 understood. and followed. He waa looking for the beet. and he found tha best and clove to ik
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-29

If the women will go about the polls and bring the children with them it should deter no man from doing his duty today. Let them serve cof- fee and sandwiches and sing their songs, but it should have no effect on real men. Treat them with all defer ence and poiiteness. but all the same cast your votes against the adoption of an amendment which would break down the sanctity of home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-29

The thousands of Alabamians, who, having no reason to suspect that an election would be had this year, did not think to pay their poll taxes this year, are not outlaws. They are de- serving of consideration, and they ex- pect their more fortunate neighbors to protect them against an unholy at- tempt to disfranchise them. by voting condemnation today of those who pro- posed it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-29
HOME BRAINS AND rATRrorrsM.

The amendment people for over two years have had the Anti-saIoon League organized throughout the State. preaching in churches and talk ing up collections from every con gregation and every Sunday School where they had a chance at them. They raised great fund by that means and more by the gift of some outsiders and some home politicians with which they have conducted an extravagant and reckless campaign. il. there was any way to force dis closure of the amount used and the way it was used, people would be ap- palled. In addition to that they drew on churches for speakers. Very few Alabama iaymen. of any denomination took the stump for them and they had to utilize Lyceum bureaus to get some of their best speakers. including women. In striking contrast the very best Alabama talent volunteered to canvass in opposition to the amend ment. Not a speech was made on the anti side by man from the out side. Home talent and home patriot Ism made the fight as should have been the case in opposition to surren- der of the rights the people now have in the protection of their homes from search and seizure.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-29

Treat the women at the polls kind iy and respectfully. and revere them. and don't blame them for the innova- ton. But remember while they are there, that there are thousands of other women just as pure. and just as worthy to be followed and just as de- voted to their homes. who oppose the amendment, and keep away from the polls. and expect men to vote their convictions like men. No man ever gains the real respect of woman by being cajoied out of his convictions. or being too timid to vote in accord ance with them. because the woman to whom he is attached is looking on.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-29

T Don't forget that Governor Conner in the beginning of this campaign de- n,anded adoption of the amendment as an endorsenaent Of his administra- ton. and declared that those who did not stand with him now were "cow- ardly skunks." A vote for the amend ment is in effect a vote for Conner and his administration. It ought to be buried beneath an avalanche of adverse votes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-29

Sharp practices and moral issues' do not go we'll together. It Is sharp practice to hatch out constitutional amendment, and spring the vote upon 1t, at a time when it's framers knew that thousands of electors, not sus- pecting such a scheme would be sprung in an off year have not quail fled themselves to vote. It Is an im- moral way to promote a moral is- sue."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-29

Why all this protestation of the amenders, if the people will only adopt the amendment. that the Leg isiature will not use the power given in the second section to meddie with the home7 Don't they say no man ought to be trusted to come in con tact with whiskey anywhere. no mat ter how temperate he is. personally. because some men abuse drink? 1? Haven't they already prevented any body from keeping it any where, even for their own use. save in the homer Haven't they tried to prevent men having any liquor. even for their own use. in their homes. by getting the interstate commerce laws changed? Why did they ask power to interfere with the home, If they don't intend to use it7 The facts show that the disclaimer Is false pretense.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-29


 caution to pay their poll taxes. SO as to qualify in an election which no- body expected. The adoption of the amendment would only add to turmoil and strife. The men who are dis- franchised will not submit to the per- maneney of an amendment put upon them by vote of minority. which may chance to be majority. because the amenders practiced snap juds- ment in selecting the time for the vote. The way to have peace and rest in the future Is to vote down the amendment. It is the best thing for the cause of prohibition itself.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-29
The first section of the amendmen

The first section of the amendment proposes nothing we do not already have without 1t. The second section proposes something we do not have now. Its purpose is to give the Leg islature power to create the new crime of keeping liquor in a mans own home for his own use, and to subject his family and the inmates of his home to the insult of searches. to see if he has dared to determine for himself that he can drink in his own home in moderation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-29

S$The end of the most bitter camI Rpaign in twenty-five years is at hand. With the going down of the sun the voters will have registered their will and we believe 1t will be In condem- nation of the proposed constitutional amendment, and those who are re- sponsible for bringing 1t forward. With the most stringent laws of any State in the Union already in force the people will balk at the attempt to make 1t possible on trumped up pretexts to invade and search their homes. The amenders have gone too far and the politicians who pushed forward the proposition should be re- tired by good round majority. one sufficiently large to make them real ize that they have incurred the wrath and indignation of an aroused and outraged people.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-29
sANcrrTY OF HOME THE ISSUE.

It certainly is not "whiskey or no whiskey" which lies at the bottom of the revolt against giving power to the Legislature to prevent the keep ing of any kind of intoxicating bev- craze in a mans own home, for his own use. The principle 1t involves is the horrid thing to which freemen are asked to submit. The principle is that the public may order a mans home. and declare that he shall not keep certain things there for his own use. no matter how temperate he is in their use. It declares that an American freeman is not fit to be trusted to determine for himself what he shall drink in his own home. The principle involved is as destructive of individual liberty. as if the issue arose over a legislative enactment about the bill of fare a man should have on his table. or the kind or clothes he should give his family. No man who cares anything for liberty or our institutions will think for an in- stant of shackling himself by giv- ing such power to any Legislature on earth
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-29

The adoption of the proposed con- stitutional amendment will enable any future Legislature to make 1t crime to keep any kind of liquors in the home and give the right. upon de- mand of an enemy to invade your home and insult your family. Free born Americans should not for one moment entertain the thought of vot- ing for such a proposition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-29

It will take but little time from business for man to go to his voting place and discharge the high duty of citizen today. Voting ought to be regarded not only as a right but as a duty which, if neglected, will bring untold calamity to the country.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-29

If the men of Montgomery city and county who are opposed to the adop- tion of the constitutional amendment turn out today and vote. they will roll up a majority of 2.O0O against it. Every man should be on duty today, and never leave the polling place un- til he has deposited his ballot.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-29
AholI.hea sabbath saersdnea..

The amenders of Alabama have turned the Sabbath Into a great apo- litfcaiJ rally day" and the House of God Has become the meeting place for the ysDiiticians After the 29th we trust our people will turn again to the chufghes and give ear to the preaching of q gospel that knows no politics.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-29

Was there any significance in send ing Mir. Taft a white 'possum for his Thanksgiving dinner? As the animal was from Missouri 1t looks suspicious
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-29

Buttinsky--Have you killed . man very offen7
 Chauffeur--oh. no--once is usually
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-29

Heres q fact that's certain
 Which no disputing leaves: Fashion will never enlarge a woman'S Shoes like her hats and sieeves.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-29

Accident tm BuGvflie. Mosquito--What's the matter, old chap--you got the humps? NearsiGhted F1ea---No, indeed--mere- ly bit into an Iron dog by mistake.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-29

Ask girl if your poem
 To very good, then note It. If she thinks it excellent
 She'll VOW you never wrote tt.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-03-10
RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS. ER.

Fhe woods seem to be fun of as 3irants fer tbe position of railroad aommissioue, uuder the De sousa law. Ioehise Cou1ty ms at least three Re, lablioans who are hoping to come un. 5er the airc fer ore of these isicy glGns. .Tsesesa-e ". P. McNair, noR. secretary oi tro Douglas Chamber of Commerce and Mines, but formerly -aoa-n in Bisbee as the wise old po- litcal owl" FAlEs Cohn, who sat around and locked wise last tall while Lew Collins and Van Eaton were 1umFang the campaign filth through the columns os the Evening Miner during the last campaign and R. A. Kirk, formerly manager of the Miner, out lately secretary of the territorial lair commission. The three are all supposed to belong to what is known as the Kibbey faction Of the Repub- lican party; they all followed the gov sruor from the convention hall last summer on the occasion of the fam ous executive bolt and it will cer- sainIy be vary embarrassing to tho goyernor'to put aside either of these prominent and influentiaIS followers and supporter Of the cause of hIbbey ln this county
 Cochise county has more miles of railroad than any other Arizona coun- ly; this ccuniv has more railroad freight tonnage than any other five counties in Arizona; this county is by far the largest county ia the terri tory as measured by both population and taxable wealth. These facts should leave 20 doubt about one of he commissioners coming from Co shise coBnty The county claims a fourth of the taxable wealth of the 5erritory and ncshaps fifth o1 -fc population
 But the fact that three Republicans are fighting hard for a commissioners makes it eztremely doubtful if either of the Repubiicsns can win, so # mss be that the governor win decide e look to Dear old coehss7 for tLs Democratic member CT the raiaoaS commissioa
Bisbee daily review., 1909-03-10
LIttsrs AIe to Liternture

The truly literary man hes {. cleared space about eight inches dguare on 9 corner of his desk: h tsts spaco> he does his writing. -ao rcst of the desk Is buried deep under heap of pressing bills. When q dcak looks as orderly as race suicide home, the chances are that the own CTS Eterariness is assumed. No ll;- ter. nc literature. Newark Event News.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-03-10

knowledged to me that he executed tha same fer toe purposes and con aideration therein expressed. Given under my hand and official seal the 4th day of March, 1909. My commission expires February 9th, 1913.
 (Seal.) GEORGE II. NEALE.
 Notary Public, Territory e Arizona.
 )ss. Cochise County,
 Before me. J Nj Cabeli, a notary public in and for CJcnise County, Ter ritory of Arizona, personally appear ed A I. Smith and J. M. Sparks, known to ne to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the forego- ing instrument and each acknowled6- ed 10 me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed.
 Givsn under my hand and official seal the 9th day of March, 1909. My commission expires September 10 1912.
 (seal.y GEORGE II SEALE.
 Notary Public
Bisbee daily review., 1909-03-10

at least ore calendar dag in each week on which .bilis could be brought up and passed upon without securing the previous consent of the speaker?' In short. the citiens of the United
 States are businessiilSe. whatever
 their represents in congress may be; and. remembering the supe- rior majesty Of the people. are not scared stir at thought of the maj- esty of the speaker.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-03-10
THE EXTRA SESSION OF CONGRESS.

On Monday next Congress vii cor
 yene in extra session for the avoweo
 purpose of passing new tariff act.
 Ever since the election. the Ways and
 Means committee. nearly all of whose
 members are reelected, and will
 doubtless continue on the committee.
 has been engaged in the preparation
 of rhe new law It is supposed that 1t
 is TOW substantially complete. and
 that it can be reported to the House
 very soon after its organization. The
 President hopes and the country hchIas that the work will be done
 quickly so that business can adjust
 itself to any changes which may be
 made. It will necessarily be a tariff
 for revenue, as it is impossible tc
 construct a protective tariff which
 will provide the revenue to meet the constantly increasing scale Of expend-
 ituEe In that case. there will he new taxes of some l,iEd, such as this country has not hltheao known. ex- eept in war time.
 The President sesses,s thai for tket purpose Of exPediting the work on the tariff Congress should attempt no otder Iegisiation at the extra session, although, as tho President says, that is matter wholly within the discre- tion of Congress, But that there will be pressure for Legislation from all sections of the union nobody will doubt. The tariff act must originate in the House of Representatives How soon it will be reported or how long tine house will fight over the items Of the schedules. nobody need try to guess. It will probably be found that | the Republican majority will, in the main. stand by and pass the bill re- ported by the Republican majority of the committee. But some reasonable debate will be allowed and it will certainly be some weeks before the bin goes to the senate, where 1t must stay as long as any senator wishes to -ala about 1t, and fl experinece is any lgide, that 5giIl be long time. The question then arises, whether the sen aye win cit idle while the house IS considering the tariff act and the house sit idle during the much longer lime that it w.I be before the senate. The chances are that neither house will be idle, but that the legislative mill wiH turn cut grit right along