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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-20
~ 11AAV \ NAO Sensational Burglary at WOOdlaWn. Home of Rev. Mir. Blackwelder Ran sacked by Marauder-Every Effort Being Made to
 Apprehend the
 Criminal.

Birmingham, Sept. 19.-(Speciaal.) .)-The Httie town of Woodlawn, four miles from Birmingham, on the East Lake car lina IS stirred to its center by the sensa- uonal robbery and burning of the home of Rev. w. M. Blackwelder, about 8 o'clock this morning.
 Rev. MT. Blackwelder, who is one of the best known Baptist ministers in this section, was away from home at the time. being in charge of a series of re- vival meetings at Fayette, Ala, and his wife and three, children were at home alone. About b clock Mrs. Bla6kwelder was aroused byIa noise in the room and upon looking about she saw a man who carried a dark lantern in one hand and a revolver in another. When she moved he flashed the lantern upon her and pointing the weapon at her head, he ex- claimed. T will shoot you if you make sound"
 Mrs. Blackwelder, not needing the com mand of the intruder, screamed loudly, bat her cry was not heard by any of the neighbors. The burglar then told her that if she screamed again he would kill her children, and when this dire threat was made she becam equiet The man then demanded her money, and she gave him her purse, containing about s. He took this, but seemed greatly disappoint- ed at. the small amount and hurled it back at her. He then ransacked the place, going through drawers, etc. but did not find anything of great value He left the house, but as he went out he poured can of oil upon the porch and ignited 1t. The flames flashed up instant ly and burned with great fury
 Mrs. BlackWelder aroused her little children as quickly as possible, calling for help in the meantime. She got the children out of the house without injury and by this time the flames had made such progress that neiShbors, who had 1t impossible to save anything from the burning structure.
 A man believed to have been the burg lar was seen leaving the vicinity by the motorman of a car which passed as the house was burning. but when search was instituted the party could not be found. The Aldermen of Woodlawn have offered a reward of $250 for his apprehen- sion and the citizens of the town have offered $250 additional
 MT. Blackwelder has been pastor of the Woodlawn Baptist Church for six years and he and his family are greatly be- loved by the entire community. The tragic affair at his home has created the most intense feeling.
 The house which was burned was hlrn- cd was valued at about g. 800, and was owned by the Woodlawn Baptist Church There was no insurance
 Mrs. Blackwelder gives good descrip- tion of the robber. who was white man. Every effort is being made to run him down.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-20
ROBBED HOUSE AND
 THEN FIRED THE STRUCTURE
Changes in Growth,

SeHSuS Bulletln.
 During the twenty years 1880 to 1900 tlas rates of growth in the two sections cf the country have been practically identi- cal; in the South the growth was slight ly more rapid for the period of 1880 tp 1900 than it was for the preceding period 1860 to 1880, while in the North 1t was much less rapid. During the three twen- ty-year periods prior to the Civil War the growth in the North was about one and one-half times as rapid as that in the South.
 In r90 the population of the two regions was about the same in 1860 the popula- ton of the North was greater by three- fourths than that of the South; in 1890 1t was almost double. During the entire century from 1790 to 1890, allowing for the omissions in the South at the census nf 1870, the Northern States increased mofe rapidly, while in the fastS ten years sSaSy have increased less rapidly than. the Southern.
 The only two states and territories having what has been called a frontier rate of growth-that is .an increase of more than loo per cent-1re Indian Terri tory and Oklahoma. Aside from these. the conspicuous regions of growth more rapid than that of the surrounding terri- tory are the manufacturing and commer- cial States about New York harbor, the manufacturing State of West Virginia, the states of Illinois and Wisconsin, North Dakota and the Northern. States of the Western division. 'I "7'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-20
TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND.
How the American Public Spends Its
 Money at Saratoga.

Ralph D. Paine in The Worlds Work
 In 1902 the public paid $3,4O1,717 in ad- mission to the six racks in the State of New York. In addition, 1t was estimated last year that $20O,00 day were wagered in the betting ring at Saratoga alone. As a sop to rural sentiment, which threatens legislative action. 5 per cent of the gross amounts received in admissions to the tracks in New York Is turned over to the State Agricultural Societies or County Fair Associations. Since 1894 this tax has aggregated $710,477. making the total receipts of the track from the public in seven years $17.209, ,540. In 1895 the public paid only $544,414 to see racing in New York, as compared with $2,571, ,630 in 1901 and 3,401. 717 in 1902, an increase out of all proportion to the growth in population or the sporting clement of the community. In 1895 the receipts of the Saratoga track were only $30, 72O as compared with $359.- g42 for the season of 1902. The difference indicaNes the increase In public confidence and interest and the fact that large purses can be given because of the lavish patronage which is chiefly attracted by by the facilities for betting. Since 1893 the prizes offered for the racing of thoroughbreds in the State of New York have aggregated $7,50O.O .O0O Gentlemen sportsmen. racing as a diversion, have made the amusement nationally patroniz- ed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-20
THE JEWISH NEW YEAR
CONGREGATION OF TEMPLE
 BETH-oR TO CELEBRATE.
Interesting Services Will Begin at Sunset Monday and Rabbi A. J. Messing Will
 Speak.

At sunset tomorrow evening the congre- gation of Temple Beth-Or will begin the celebration of the Jewish New Year.
 The first day of Tishri, the first month Of the Jewish year, falls this year on September 2, and on this day at 6:l5 o'clock the solemn observance of New Year will begin. At this hour Rabbi A . J. Messing, Jr., will deliver sermon on Tn the Midst of the Years.'
 Tuesday morning the services begin at s:SO o'clock at which time Rabbi Messing will deliver sermon on "The Struggle of Life" Special music will be rendered on both these occasions.
 The festival of the New Year. one of the most solemn in the Hebrew calendar, Is also called Day of Blowing the Sho- far" or Day of Remembrance" and some- times Day of Judgment During the morning service the "Shofar" (made of the horn of a ramp is blown. The sound of the shofar is signal, the object of which Is to awaken the worshippers to greater watchfulness and activity in the purification and sanctification of their hearts. The first ten days of the new year are days of increased devotion, earn est selfexamination and new efforts to lead good. virtuous and gody life.
 It is customary on the New Year to greet and congratulate one another. using the phrase, "Leshono Tovo Tekosave" (May you be inscribed for happy year.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-20

LEGISLATION ,P LEGISLATORS 5


Senator D. D. Hall of Baldwin will make an effort to have the Senate bill prohibiting certain foreign corporations from doing business in the State, taken from the adverse calendar of the House this week.
 The bill was passed by the Senate be- fore the recess by a unanimous vote, but on being sent to the House was advers- sd by the House Committee on Corpora ttpns.
 dsfVfe pili is familiarity known as the Hall antitrust bill. It provides that no cor so0ra4ion, not organized under the laws of Alabama, other than railroads and other kransportataon companies, telegraph and telephone companies. whose lines extend into other States, express companies and life and fire insurance companies, shall do any business in the State, not con- etituting interstate commerce.
 Senator Hall said last night in refer ence to the bill:
 ssrhe provisions are sweeping and I sfAye never heard of such a law being enacted in another State. Nevertheless Iaxhink 1t will prove of immense benefit so the State of Alabama. Alabama is rAcsRnized as one of the great and grow lng States of the Union and the corpora tions recognizing this will be compelled Ao organize under the laws of Alabama
 
 sf order to do business in this State. This being the case they will have to pay 6ba4e and county licenses as well as taxes. I think that within i've years After the adoption Of such a law, the revenues of the State will be increased sso0,0o0 year by the additional taxes" 1The new insurance bill making sweep snR changes in the insurance laws was ~ Al e fn HnuGA Aay by the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
 Tsha bill embodies the views of Ned R. nx0Toaxid, State Insurance Commissioner T4a provisions are the result of the several years experience of MT. McDavtd in the State Department of Insurance. It Is claimed for the bill that 1t will increase 4ae states revenues from the insurance e,dfffpafies by over $60,0 900 annually. The Olll. if is said will reduce the revenues tSf &hef different municipalities from in- sdranes licenses.
 The bill was opposed by Birmingham. Nfonteomery and other municipalities. Al the last meeting of the committee held yesterday morning. City Attorney Bibb Graves of Montgomery spoke against the ball
 Mir. Byrne of Baldwin wants a State Inspector of Naval Stores. He introduced d bill in the House yesterday providing for such an office. This official. 1t is claimed is needed to maintain a high standard for the turpentine and other products of the Alabama pine forests. Another bill is on the calendar to pre- vent the adulteration of turpentine.
 Edward Griffiths evidently an unbalauc- cd resident of Roxbury. Mass, has written Speaker Tunstall predicting dire calaIni- ties because of the passage by the House of the Sunday baseball bin. Gr1f1ths wants Saturday observed instead of Sum Gay. He begs leave to inform the Speak CT that his mission on earth is to point on1t to governments the will of God. He Ampaeses the SDeakar bo zee that all Sum-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-20

ry %, 1899, approved March Il, 1903 -.-
 H. T5. To amend subdivision seven teen of section 4122 of the Code as amend- ed by act of the General Assembly ap- proved March 9th, 1901, as amended by an act of the Legislature of Alabama, ap- proved March 4th, 1903.
 H. 66s with amendment) To au- thorize the Court of County Commission CTS or other governing board of like Jurisdiction in any county in this State, (of twenty-five thousand inhabitants or less), to levy and collect such special taxes, not to exceed one-fourth of one per centum per annum, to pay any debt or liability now existing against any county incurred for the erection, construction or maintenance of the necessary public buildings or bridges or that may hereafter be created for the erection of necessary public buildings, bridges or roads.
 H. SB. To amend subdivision thirty eight (38) of Section I22 of the Code as amended by an act approved 4th day of March, 19O3
 H. S57 To prevent any county or municipal officer from using or directing or ordering the use of any money which has been, or which may be, collected or received for any purpose other than that for which 1t was collected or received.
 s. 373. To amend an act entitled an act to better provide for the revenue of the State, approved March 4. 1903.
 H. 956. To amend subdivision s2 of section f122 of the Code
 H. 955 To amend subdivision 1 1-2 of Section 4122 of the Code.
 H. 1922. To make further provision for defraying the expenses of the Legisla- ture.
 s. ASA. For the additional relief of needy Confederate soldiers. and sailors who are resident citizens of the State of Alabama, and their widows by the ap- propriation of $50.00O annually and the further additional appropriation of $10O,00o to be paid on October 1st, 1905, and $100,- 900 to be paid on October 1st, 1s96 if in the opinion of the Governor the condi- ton of the treasury warrents the pay ment of said s10O,0Oo October 1st, 1905 and October let, 1906, without borrowing the same
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-20
Anti's Hold a Me stinr

The leaders of the ,ntf-tiro,fer Rfrm- inGham movement he'd d meeting tn Bir- mlngham this morning and discussed with some warmth what they termed the
 reconstructed Greater Birmingham bill. :" which, according to their information had been agreed upon in MontGomery in place or the compromise bill under which the towns 1t is proposed 10 annex would have voice in the matter. Resolutions were adonted protesting against any violation or the agreement out of which came the compromise bill and asking for fair play at the hands of the Representatives from this section. According to the informal hon of the meeting, the 'reconstrurted" hill does not give to the outlying towns the right to vote on the Greater Birm- ingham proiect.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-20
Calendar Qf Alabama Legislature
2. FIFTY-SECoND DAY.
 " Saturday, September T9, 1903. &%% S@ %<&%S

ton.
 II. 1O3. By Mir. Byrne-To appoint naval stores inspectors and to prescribe their duties and fix their compensation. Cor porations.
 H. 1094. By MT. Simpson-To provide for an appropriation to pay for securing the field notes of survey of the lands lying between what is known as the Cof- fee line of survey and the thirty-first de- gree parallel of latitude, between the points where said lines cross the Perdido and Chattahoochee Rivers. Ways and Means.
 Bills Reported to House.
 Bills were reported to the House and went to the Calendar:
 H. 10H. (With amendment. .)-To regu- late the taxation of insurance companeis
 s. S34. To provide for the examination and regulation of the business of bank ing in the State.
 s. 916 To establish and maintain a dis pensary at Rutledge for Beat 6, Cren- shaw County. for the purpose of selling spirituous. vinous and malt liquors and wines and to punish all violations of the provisions of this act.
 H. 1915. To amend Section of an act entitled An act to prohibit the sale, giv- ing away or otherwise disposing of spir- ituous vinous or malt liquors. intoxicat- ing bitters. or cordials or fruits preserved in alcoholic liquors in Jefferson Walker Tall2dega. Autauga and Fayette coun- ties. except in incorporated cities and towns having poice regulations" approv- ed February 16, 1889. and an act amenda- tory thereof. approved December 8, 1892
 H. 998, (With substitute .)-To amend Section ? of Article XIV. of the Revenue Code of l9o3 '
 Bills Passed by House.
 Bills were passed by the House as fol- lows:
 II. 322. To amend. reconstruct. and provide for the enforcement of the laws relating to the public health.
 H. A (With substitute) To confer additional rights and powers including the rights to acquire by purchase or con demnation lands and easements, upon corporations organized under the general laws or heretofore under a special act of the General Assembly of the State of Alabama and upon corporations organized under the laws of any other of the United States and which corporations have com piled with the uaws of Alabama in refer ence 10 foreign corporations, and which have the rights by their charter to manu- fracture, supply and sell hydraulic electric power
 H. S04. (With amendment) To amend a m act entitled an act "To better provide for the revenue of the State" approved March 11th 19N3 That Section 10 of an act entitled an act to provide For the more efficient assessment and collection of taxes in the State of Alabama, ap- proved February 8, 1897, approved Feorua-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-20
AT THE Y. M. 0. A.
Capt. Simpson to Speak on Brown
 ing's Saul"

The meeting at the Young Mems Chris tian Association building this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock will be of special interest to those who attend. It will be addressed by Captain R. T. Simpson. one of the leading members of the House of Repre- sentatives.
 Captain Simpsons home is in Florence, and he is leading lawyer in that sec ton of the country. He is man of pol ish and culture and as a speaker he al- ways holds the closest attention of his audience. He has chosen for his theme this afternoon an interpretation of Brownings Saul" and he doubtless will be able to draw many lessons of strik- ing importance from life of that char acter.
 These Sunday meetings of the associa- ton are not limited to members, but all men receive a hearty welcome. Strang- CTS and visitors in the city are always es- pecially invited. The meeting will begin promptly on time anad close at 4:30
 Hoh. J. c. DuBose of Birmingham has been invited to address the meeting next Sunday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-20
Rndr of Slayer of Waite.

The hodv of Henry Banks. the negro who is alleged to have murdered Foreman n Waite of the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron Company furnace in this city two weeks agao. was found beside the Lou isville and Nashville Railroad track near Newcastle this afternoon. badly mangled. The body was brought here and identi- fled by a woman who knew Banks. It is not known whether he was killed by the train or by men who might have been pursuing him with a view to averaging Waite's murder. Then coroner is investl- gating.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-20
THE SENATE.

THE SENATE.
 Bills were introduced and referred ana indicated: u aho 6S9. By MT. Lancaster-To enaoie ali tax payers, and all other persons "lo nav desire so to do, to make voluntary contributions to be paid over to the treas urer to be disbursed as the funos conec'- ed by taxation for the support oi Non- federate soldiers, their widows and or nLans ara by law required to be dis bursed. Constitution ana Cohsu'u'oAA"' Revision and Amendment. b40. By MT. Hall-To appoint naval storea inspectors and to prescribe theif duies and fix their compensation. Cor porauons. .. s. 6E By MT. Morrow-To provide for the publication of a history of Alabama. Rules. s 642. By MT. Spencer [with notice)- For working he public roads of Hale county, for levying tax for same ana how the same shall be expended. Agrl- culture.
 Bills Reported to Senate.
 Bills were reported to the Senate and went to the calendar as follows:
 By Mir. Dunn of Committee Qn Finance and Taxation, II. 605, s. b35, 5S6, H. 14' By MT, Hipp of Committee on Educa- ton. S. 00o, H. SE4' 70o'
 By Mir. Powell of Committee on Mu- nicipalities and Municipal Organizations. HI. 32 with amendment. 667 with suosti- ute, H. 913 7l9. 55S.
 By MT. Castleberry of Committee on Temperance. H. 92S.
 Rv MT. Craig of Committee on PrlVl- leges and Elections. H. 45S.
 Ry MT. Thomas of Committee on Revis- ion of Laws. H. 914.
 Bills Passed by Senate.
 Ruls were passed by the Senate as fol- lows:
 H. 2O7. To further regulate elections in the State of Alabama. (With substi- tute)
 s. 4O5. To further regulate primary elections in the State of Alabama.
 THE HOUSE.
 H. lOG0. By MT. Werner, with notice and proof. )-To regulate hunting and fish ing upon the lands of aother In Tusca- loosa County State of Alabama. Local Legislation.
 H. 1031. By Mir. Strother. (with notire and proof .)--To amend Section of an act entitled an act to regulate the working of the public roads in Tallapoosa and Coosa counties, Alabama, approved March 5, 1901, in so far as the sale relates to Beat No. F, Tallapoosa County. Public Roads and Highways. H. 10S2. By MT. Arnold-Te provide for the election cd County Superintendents of Education in the State of Alabama, and to fix their terms of office. Educa-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-20
Painting the Capitol.

No piece of exterior painting during the mast decade has attracted more favorable atten. tion than that which is soon to be completed on the National Capitol Some fifteen hundred gallons of paint. will be applied by force of eighteen men working about two months' Ths job Is frausht with dangers and difficulties owing to the very irregular contour of tb. architecture It is said that one or two of the popular magazines ate ts print featur. articles, showing how the work was done Is such is the case no snaster-painter should fail to study the methods employed. The paint used Is of the ready-mixed order, and was specially prepared by Messrs Harrison Bros. & Co., Inc. It is said that the firm was aided in securing this valuable contract by the fine reputation enjoyed by their Town & Country'' brand of ready-mixed paints. That the Capitol looks much peter than 1t has in many years ia matter of comment in Washington. If 1. said that one of the best known architects fin the country was so impressed by the improved appearance of the capitol that he sent con. gratulations to the Messrs. Harrison on the ex. cellent quality of the paint-From the Paint, oil and Drug Reporter. July, 1903.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-20
Practical Deportation.

Pittsburg POSt
 John Temple Graves is a hot Southern gentleman who has attracted some atten- ton by advocating the deportation of Southern negroes to any old place outside of the United States, at an estimated cost of i00000 600, But wouldn't it be cheanar and better to induce MT. Graves to % away? People down South who raiso crops and have work they want done could better afford to pay MT. Graves expenses out of the country than lose their labor supply.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-20
 Italians Will Celebrate.

The Italian colony of Rirmin gham. will celebrate the anniversary of the entrance of the Italian troops into Rome. the eel cbration to take place Monday owing to thc fact that the 2oth falls on Sunday. There will be a parade. to he followed hv spoechmakinE ari grand ball at night Chev C. St Martin the Italian Corsu, who snont several dHvs in Ri"n- irgham looking over the d's'~iot. left this morning frdinr it iT'possih!e to remain nuer tn inc Cnlehra tiOn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-20

(Continued from Page One.J hands of the County Boards of Educa- ton. taking 1t away from the trustees. MT. Lusk declared this section was against local self-government and oppos- ed to Democracy.
 MT Mandley of Randolph. took a sim ilar view of the section. It worked, he said, a great hardship at his home school He favored the bill generally, but he couldn't support that section.
 The House adjourned at o'clock until l o'clock Tuesday. With the school bill pending.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-20
FOR RENT.

Two commodious store rooms on Avenue A. One on Morris Avenue; all backing on tracks. Possession frr o. October MALONE REAL ESTATE & IN
 SURANCE co.
 2o17 1st Ave. Birmingham, Ala Both phones 613.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-20
Disturbed the Purpose.

New York Daily Tribune.
 A Chicago policeman prevented a suI- eide in the Chicago river recently by cov- ering the man with his revolver and de- claring him under arrest. The man swan out. But suppose he had refused to? Could the policeman have allowed him to drownH If not, what would have been accomplished by shooting him? As the man saw 1t, 1t meant come out or be shot, either of which would interfere with his suicide.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-20
Knows It All.

New Yorker.
 Mrs. Knicker: "Is Mrs. Amos a weil- informed woman?"
 Mrs. Booker: Yes. indeed. Her cook has lived with all the other families In the neighborhood."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-20
MONTGOMERY THEATRE.
 Special Notice.

Reserve seat sale for Robert Edeson in Soldiers of Fortune" will open Wednes- day morning g o'clock. adv.