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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-23

New York World.
 Describing "A Demoralized Party,~ Mr MarL sSlltysn ,s,,,r ssssFts ,a;gn, tha. Ths repudiate the label Democratic. on the contrary The World would indig- nantly repudiate the label ''un-Dem. rat ocratic, but for nm many iS Years much of its abiest effort has been devoted to the thankiess task of exhorting the Democratic Party to be Dem Dsmocratie;; as;n ciples: not to names or to platforms or to bosses or to candidates. We do not recognize Privilege. P1utocracy, Popu- matter mat r how adroitiy they may De dis-
 We believe with Jefferson that in the long run that country is governed iieve that the Federal Government is one of enumerated and delegated pow CTS, and that "the powers not dele- States, are reserved tc the staes res spectively or to the people,
 We are opposed to centralization by strained construction of the Constitu. tion. We are against personal govern. We believe in the bill of rights and all We w are in favor of % home rule. We are in favor of checks and balances that the Constitution provides. We are against all encroachment by the executive upon the powers of Congress or by Congress upon the powers of the executive or by either upon the powers of the judiciary.
 We reject the modern bureaucratic theory of government as hostile to the spirit of republican institutions. We are against Federal licenses and all similar schemes to give the President the power of life and death over the commerce and industry of the country. We are against all legislation that en- courages or protects trusts and mo- nopolies or that permits private inter- est to fatten at the pGblic expense. We are against all schemes or taxa tion that lay the burdens of govern ment upon poverty and not wealth. We are against all interference by the Government with the orderly habits and customs of the people. We are trol of politics, and we believe in one law for the rich and poor alike.
 These are all Fundamental princi- ples of Democracy and whenever the to that extent 1t ceases to be Demo- cratic. There never was a more fal- iacious theory advanced than Mir. Bry- ans notion that MT. Roosevelt was in welt was the very antithesis of a Dem- ocrat. His ideals of Government were those oft Prussian bureaucracy with himself at the head. Some of Mir. Bry- foreign 10 the spirit of True 'Democ- racy.
 We agree with Mir. Sullivan that the Democratic spirit is demoraIized. IL Is demoralized because 1t has so frs- quently departed from true Democrat ic principles. When 1t returns to them 1t may be defeated, as 1t has often been defeated In the past, but 1t will no longer be an object of political de- rision
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-23
PROHIS ARE HAPPY
REJOICING OVER PROSPECT OF
 EXTRA SESSION.
Prominent Prohibition Leaders in Bir- mingham Believe That the Locker System in Clubs wil Be
 Knocked Out.

Birmingham, May 22.-(Special.)- Prominent leaders In the prohibition movement in this section of the State are rejocing in the fact that the Gov ernor Is to call a special session of the Legislature, 1t being taken for granted that the principal business to come before that session being an amendment to the present prohibition laws so that there can be a strict en- forcement and the clubs, no matter whether the real or so-called social institutions who provide lockers for members, can be put out of busi- ness.
 Even the social club men are fg- uring on the extra session of the Leg islature being called for the purpose of putting the clubs out of business and some of them are making their future preparations in that direction Rent leases are being shaped up by some of the club folks so that when the Legislature takes action that they will have time by the forelock and may not be forced to continue paying rent when the place will be of no service to them. At present all of the prominent places on the second story in the heart of the city have been rented and in, some instances fine locker system has been put in.
 Some of the so-called clubs in Bir- mingham are being conducted along strict lines or rather making every effort to carry out the real plan of evading the law, but the majority of the places only have subterfuge of a locker system, dozen or so locker boxes and then liquor and beer served out of a general ice box and then any body can get admission If he looks all right.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-23

merely dscreed the closing of--iso hotels. and 1t is pursuing Its work from day to day. At this rate 1t will, we'll within the time allotted to it. purge the State of the 1000 excess licenses with which 1t has to deal and those the most objectionable.
 Compensation Is paid. and literally, to the respectable publican out of q fund provided by those whose contiu- ing licenses derive an Increased value owing to the lessened competition.
 The New South wales poll had led to the closure of hotels in districts where there were already too few. while leaving their number unaffected in dis- triots where reduction was an urgent necessity.
 This criticism is forcibly illustrated by facts brought out in MT. Carson's report. Tn i've districts mentioned by him there were altogether s5.ooo-odd electors and 426 publicans' licenses, or one for every eishty-four electors A large number of these hotels were undesirable. Yet in each of these five districts there was a very large ma jority against reduction. In five other districts, where the licensed houses are for the most part of a high charac- ter. there were altogether some bo.00o electors and forty-two hotels. or one to every 1,200 electors. Tn eacn or these five reduction was carried by equally large majorities. The victo- rian system, assuming that 1t Is ad- ministered by a competent and impar- tial board. is plainly far superior to that of New SoutA Wales. 1t strikes at the worst offenders. and Is on that account strongly supported by public opinion.
 The political campaign has begun, but never was a campaign so empty of fighting. Every one Is doing his very best not to hurt the other fellow. Mir. Deaktn cannot seriously attack the Labor Party. which agrees with and has helped him to carry through more than half his policy; he is trying not to provoke the opposition. which may yet be induced to help him with the rest of that policy.
 MT Cook. whose chief theme in past years has been the shortcomings of Mir. Deakin, is under orders not to touch that subject again-for the opposition has no prospects of success without Deakin's cooperation. The unwanted restraint is taking all the sting out of the campaign.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-23
Good Time?

Last night-esting big dinner Is cftea the maker of a BAD TODAY. Why noa over-eatiug means extra work for tha stomach and bowels. You've got m suffer if you don't help nature unload with cAScARETS. "7hey s0ork U'sfA yoS sItsp"-you're O. K. in the A. M Tonight's the night to take care ot to morrow. ss
 cAscARRTe--1oc box-weeiE's treat
 Saert AiI dragEists Biggest seller
 la the vsorla. Million boxes month
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-23
. IQUOR LAWS IN AUSTRALIA Government Struggles With Problem. REGULATION IS REQUIRED Campaign Under Waysto Restrict
 Evil. .,snsn,is.ioner Reports on Best Method ts Be Pursued in Bringing
 About Necessary Li-
 cense Reforms.
BY R. CAMERON.

Sydney, N. S. w.. May 22.--A re- markable wave of activity in. the di- rection of licensing law reform has re- gently swept over Australia, the full results of which are not yet manifest.
 Every one of the mainland States has recently passed, or Is about to pass. a measure for the reform of the liquor law.
 New South Wales and Victoria legis- lated in 1906. while South Australia in 1908 passed her act, wfth some import ant notifications upor that of New South Wales. The Legislatures of Queensland and Western Australia both have bills for the purpose promised as the most important features of their next sessions work.
 One incidental result of the reform ing intentions of the lhst-named gov ernment has been the production of a comprehensive, informing. and useful criticism of the operation of the Vic- torian and New South Wales schemes which may have some present interest for American readers.
 Anxious to beneft by the experience of their neighbors, the government of western Australia sent a commissions CT to Victoria. South Australia, New South Wales. and New Zealand. with instructions to investigate and report upon the working of their several sys- tems of controlling the liquor trade. The commissioner (Mr. Carson) has dnst published an able and impartial criticism of the results of different ef- forts to solve the problems which pre- sent themselves in pretty much the same shape in every part of the em- pire.
 Time VIII TeaI.
 It is not long since the Victorian and New South Wales acts reached the statute book, but both of ftthem are in full work tng order. Time, of course, as in the case of other social experi- nnents, will reveal some unforeseen re- suits, but useful lessons are to be drawn from those already apparent.
 The tendency of all recent laws. whether enacted or only projected. is to place the liquor trade under more restriction. Frequently an increase in their strin9ency is accompanied by a relaxation of the strictness of its ad- minlstration. This Is invariably the ease when the law outstrps public opinion.
 According to the West Australian Commissioner. whose opinion on the subject is borne out by personal obser- ration both in this State and Victoria, Ehere has been of recent years a very considerable increase in the strictness with which their liquor laws are being from this that they do not represent q mere spasmodfc outburst of reforming enthusiasm.
 An assumption whichunderIies all re- sent liquor Legislation in Australasia
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-23

The shantung suit is promising as much popularity as ever as soon as the summer weather actually sets in.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-23
stiiI Democratic.

and it Is a fancy now to embellish un@ usual parts of the gown.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-23
Dafrying Interests.

DAfrynm8 AMrere@tms
 The vice-President of the Depart ment of Agriculture and Technical In- struction has appointed g departmental committee to inquire into and report upon certain matters relating to the welfare of the dairying Industry in Ireland.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-23

Our cigars are free smokers. Matches gratis. Join our Are brigade.
 Hix-Gravely Cigar To-, "Orpheum."
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-24
 RICHARD PARTS PRICE.

Richard Parr thinks that his serv- lees to this government in leading the way to rout dishonest custom house officials and convict the sugar trust by which nearly three millions were restored to the government, were worth a million. and we are informed Mir. Loeb has O.K'ed the claim. Looked at rationally, the price is not excess sive. There is no telling what this service will cost Richard Parr. Tn. pack of wolves that have been fleee- ing the government will now turn their attention to Mir. Parr and will hound him. if possible, off the face of the earth. His life henceforth is likely to be life of peril. Hs can not tell when his enemies will get him any better than the auto ,rat of all the Russias can tell when his re- sentful subjects will get him.
 There is not a more malicious crea ture on earth than the man who from selfish motives, revenge or jealousy de- termines to wreak vengeance upon the other man. Dr. Cook has been a vic tim of this spirit to such an extent that 1t is doubtful if it has not com pletely ruined him. Richard Parr is booked for the revenge of those whose wickedness he has shown up. and what he is up against no ordinar. mind is capable of imagining. Con- stant threats and annoyance are sure to be his. and men who will conspirs to so cheat the government are none too good to combine for the destruc- tion of such an enemy as this.
 This is where being loyal to truth end right requires a stout heart and Ell the nerve and caution that a man can command.
 Few thinking men would be will ing to take 9 million an6 step into Richard ParrAs shoes, inviting to come to them all that is today de- signed for him by those who hate him.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-24
AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT.

Massachusetts proposes to utilize the trolley systems of that state for the promotion of agricultural develop ment. The system has been inaugur- ated in western Massachusetts and is thus spoken of by the Boston Tran script:
 ''The original promoters of this western Massachusetts enterprise are the president of Amherst college and the president of the trolley system, though recruits have been rapidly en- listed and are lending themselves to the cause with great enthusiasm. The grangers are responding in like spirit and when the lectures begin there will be no lack of audiences. This Is a public-spirited venture. It is not go- ing to cost the state anything to speak of The railway company will furnish three cars without expense to the col lege. The board of trade will do the advertising and assist in other ways. This is prompted by enlightened self ishness. The more the country dis tricts prosper the better it is for the cities to whose markets they con- tribute and for the transportation lines.
 Amherst agricultural college has all so other shafts in its quiver. It pro- poses to establish model orchards in western Massachusetts, like the one under its own immediate Jurisdiction,
 making an agreement with those farm CTS who will permit the use of their land for the purpose, to set out cer- tain number of trees free. they to cul- tivate them flor fifteen years accord ing to methods suggested by the coll lege. the fruit in the meantime to be theirs. Doubtless the farmers at this end of the state would like to have some of these demonstrations come this way, and perhaps later they will if as favora ble terms are offered"
 This appears to be a business meth cd of making lone hand wash the other" for there is something in it for all concerned It Is good enough to be considered seriously in Connec- ticut
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-24
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
To Correct an Evil.


 MT. Editor:-If those readers of The Bulletin who approve the action of Secretary of War Dickinson forbidding the purchase of Standard Oil products for use of the war department will send to me their names and addresses I will forward them for their private information the outlines of a plan whereby the example of the secretary of war may be made effective in other branches of the government service and in state and county institutions generally throughout the country, as well as in unofficial spheres of human activity. All communications sent to me on this subject will be held in strict confidence.
 Now that the administration at Washington has put into operation a practical remedy for the trust evil, it should be not only the duty but the privilege of all honest citizens to up- hold the hands of the president and members of the cabinet in every pri- vate capacity possible Let us encour- age the government by quick and en- thusiastic response to its leadership.
 WILLIAM WILLARD HOWARD.
 Stamford Conn, Dec. 22, 1909.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-24
CIRCULATION
ADMIRAL scHLETs SUGGESTION.

No fair-mlnded American can find fault with the suggestion of Admiral Schley that Commander Peary sub init his papers to the university of Copenhagen for review and report.
 Commander Peary. upon being called upon, had nothing to say upon the subject. and it is a noteworthy fact that this Is the only time he has been silent. and it were better now that he should speak. There is no law which will compel Commander Peary to &C., cede to this request. but the additional prestige it would give him is sufficient to prompt him. to courteously comply. The decision of the American board that his observations and data show that he reached the pole may be suf- icient to establish confidence fin his averments, but 1t would be a prouder record to have the endorsement of the other distinguished societies of the world
 It would have been to Commander Peary's credit when approached had he found words to say that he would gladly submit his report to any geo. graphical society on earth and that he recognized that a wider endorsement would be better than this single find- ing of his own countrymen.
 It seems so much easier for Com mander Peary to find bad words on the spur of the moment than good words. that 1t is not strange that the epigram uttered by an enemy of pr. Cook-"Dr. Cook is gentleman and a liar, but Peary is neither"-has won wide endorsement even among those who espoused the commanders cause.
 Commander Peary will procee1 to strengthen his fame if he fully appre- ciates the present situation.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-24

ed by the full meaning of every word, the whole scene of the fierce Jerusa- lem, and u te sad Gethsemane. and the cruel Calv. Try burst upon the great congregatio n, filling them with very terror. Tn . organ itself seemed af- frishted. A nd then with the closing stanza. orga n and choir surged into one vzailing cry of penitence and be- seeching. as the sobbing. pleading voice of the soprano scared upward and still upw ard. breaking at last as against the ery throne of God If ever pastor ai a people worshipped. if ever human sc tils confessed and pray ed and won f, forgiveness. 1t was then and there Wa were transported and transngured un Ger the power of music which is sover eign when out of its soul it pours ii self into the souls of hearers.
 "Thon 1t is ttat music Is neither science nor art. but a spirit which is the breath of tn D Almighty. Then 1t is that heaven toves down into the souls of men an, [ eternity begins. l asked Buck, as ott ers did, for the com position of that nusic. He promised if and he tried h trd to reproduce it., but ne never couIot do it. It was the spirit of God. and like the wind, We hear the voice thel ssof. but know not whence 1t cometh oI' whither It goetn. Literary Digest
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-24

musty odor of the book seer1ed 10 cause an immediate feeling of raw ness in the nose and a bitter taste in the back of the throat. This wns fol- lowed the next days by the signs of slight cold in the head, nausea, loss of appetite, a coated tongue and a little fever. with muscular soreness and depression of spirits. These symp- toms increased in severity for two or three days. and gradually wore away in the course of a week.
 After having suffered in this way number of times, the doctor did what he would have done for a ra- tient under similar circumstances--he had the book thoroughly beaten and dusted and the covers and edges wiped with damp cloth moistened in a strong antiseptic solution. After that he could handle the book with impunity,"
 If the dust-rag treatment will cure colds, there is no reason why peo- pie should suffer. Get lively. there. with the damp cloth.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-24

yer dollar was not named. Tn section II of this law it reads: That no coins, either of gold. silver. or minor coin- age, shall hereafter be issued from the mint other than those of the de- nominations, standards. and weights herein set forth" The coins mentioned are the gold dollar, a quarter eagle, a half eagle. an eagle and the double eagle. These are mentioned in section IA. and in this same section it reads that the lone dollar piece shall be the unit of value," the meaning of which is that a dollar shall be the unit of account, and not a standard of value.
 The supreme court has said that the Constitution does not contemplate a standard of value" The silver coins are mentioned in section 15 and are a trade dollar. a half dollar. a quarter dollar and dime The trade dollar contained 420 grains troy. The half dollar contains F grams (grammes) and one-half a gram (gramme). These were all the gold and silver coins men, toned in this law. A very large num- Der of people have the idea that ten- dollar gold piece has an intrinsic value of ten dollars worth of gold. Intrinsic means that nature fixes the value. If it be true, that from 1792 to 1884 a ten dollar gold piece containing PAT 1-2 grains of pure gold intrinsically worth ten dollars. how could 232 grains be of the same intrinsic value after 1884?
 This so- called intrinsic value(?) was changed by congress. How could con- gress change a value, immutably fixed bv nature? It was not a value that congress placed on PAT 1-2 grains of gold: it was a price. Congress could change the price. but not the value. From 1792 to 1873 people believed there was an intrinsic value in silver dol- lar of one dollars worth of silver, but anyone knows there is just the same weight of silver in the silver dollar today as there was in 1792, and yet any ten year old boy can tell you that the value of 371 IA grains of silver in the market today is only about S9 or 40 cents. There are 4S0 grains in an ounce, troy weight, and there is 371 1-4 grains of silver in the silver dollar. Congress does not fix the price of silver bullion since 1873. Should congress refuse to fix the price of gold bullion today or had 1t refused to fix it in 1873, there is not man that can say that 232 grains of pure gold would be worth over $500. Not one man. Congress can make price" but not a "value." Congress can change the price" but not the intrinsic value" It is an absurdity to say it can.
 J. c. VALLETTE. No. Franklin. Conn.,, Dec. 23, 1909.