Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-19

exercise of wisdom. but IL every man
here who should act because it Is ex-
pedient for him to do so In this mat
ter; and If every one here who has
taken upon Him the name of Christ
were to go forth in the performance of
the duty devolved upon him, because
of the fact that he is his brothers
keeper. the immediate result would be
the conviction upon the part of our leg
islative' representatives that they are
endowed with the authority and
charged with the duty to pass the bill
prohibiting the making of books or SELL
ing of pools in Alabama.
Mr., John G. Smith then offered reso-
luton similar to the one offered by DR..
Golden at the First Methodist church,
which was adopted unanimously.
Col. r. H. Pearson was called upon
and responded by saying he was heartily
in accord with the movement, and favor
ed the resolution.
Mr.. John G. Smith was called upon
and spoke earnestly in behalf of the
movement.
De Hale spoke Briefly on the subject.
He said the news had come from Mont
gomery that the bill was dead and a tomb
stone marked its resting place. He
wanted the people to see to it that it
should be resurrected. He gave reasons
why the bill should become law.
Col. r. H. Pearson was requested to
inform the representatives from Jefferson
county in the legislature of the proceed
ingS of the evening.
A collection was taken up while a
quartette was rendered. Miss Orline
Arnold presided at the organ in her usual
ly brilliant style.
AT THE OPERA HOUSE.
A large audience assembled at
OBriens opera house to participate in
the evenings proceedings, though many
vacant seats were noticed.
Rev. j. A. Mitchell of Simpson Memo
| rial Methodist Episcopal church, called
the meeting to order. Rev. G. L. Mann
offered a fervent prayer, pleading Divine
| guidance for the lawmakers in the per-
Torrance of their duty.
The choir of ST. Mary's church fur
nshed the vocal part of the evenings SER
vices, lead by Prof. Guckenberger.
The musical programme was as follows:
Mrs. Chandler, Mrs Buckenberger,
Messrs. Cartright and Washburn.
Alto Solo-"Ashamed of Jesus" 49,. Boex
Mrs. B. Guckenberger.
Bass Solo-"Fear Not Ye, o Israep' Buck
Mr. c. C. washburn.
"Hallelujah Chorus" 49,. From Messiah
Messiah Chorus.
DIR. Murray in announcing the object
of the meeting said it was to fight the
devil and all his works. He then intro
| duced Rev. DR.. r. d. Wear, of the Cum
berland Presbyterian church.
DR.. Wears address was short, but
pointed. He complimented Revs. O..
P. Fftzsimons and O'Riley in having
| started the crusade. He said some peo-
pie declared it was only the province of
beauties. They were in error. He then
paid his respects to the race horses men,
| referred to fixed. races. etc.
Rev. DR.. o.. p. Fitzsimons, of ST.
Mary's, spoke very plainly and strongly
upon the subject matter. He said a
| telegram had been sent out from Mont
| gomery that the bill was meeting a strong
opposition. Some one was in error.
He explained the nature of the bill and
| it's present condition in being referred
back to the judiciary committee. Three
| men had placed it there and 1t seemed
| to him that 5000 could have it raised. 3
Some people say it is disgrace for a
| minister to take up gambling, bucket
| shops, etc. l never knew this until three
months ago, and then learned 1t from a
| gambler. He paid tribute to a Catholic
| priest who led brave charge in the
| late war
| Some who advocate horse racing here
| say 1T brings money to. the city. IT brings
| few dollars, but carries away many.
| The speaker said in conclusion all peo-
| pie should join in our prayer to the legis-
| lature- 1 predict the anti-pool bill will
Rev. RATHER o.Rei1iy, of st. Paul,s
| Catholic church, closed the evenings ex-
| ercises in one of his characteristic adj
| dresses. The reverend father uses plain
| language and intersperseS his remarks
with witticisms which make them appre-
| ciated. He said that wherever sin or evil
4 exists 1t is the duty Of every honest man
| to fight it. To be sure, he said. 1t should
| not destroy any one. The cause should
| be removed. He said he was sat
| isfied If the matter were left to vote
| of the people rs out of every 100 would
| vote fo1. the sbfll. 49,
Rev. DR.. F'itzsimops then read the res
| olution agreed upon and printed above,
1 which was adopted.