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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-07
FOR PROHIBITION
MANY MASS MEETINGS HELD IN
 BIRMINGHAM.
Laeutenaat Governor Gray Presides aa Meeting of the Prohibitionists Both Sides are work
 ing StYenuousIy.

Birmingham. Oct. 6.-(speciaI. )--
 Once more Birmingham people were
 treated to prohibition luncheon. ad-
 dresses and sermons being delivered
 at the theater, in churches and else- wheee. Rev. George Stuart. the noted evangelist, delivered one of his tn- teresting lectures at the Jefferson The ater this afternoon, in the presence of
 an immense audience. Lieutenant Gov ernor Gray presided at the meeting. He was given every attention.
 Tonight he occupied the pulpit at the First Methodist Church and in
 both sermons he had for iiis theme prohibition. Dr. c. w. Young of Ken lucky, the assistant superintendent of the Anti-saleon League of the United States, delivered a sermon this morn ing at tke Wesley Chapel. on North Highlands, Rev. J. O. Hanes. the young
 pastor of Wesley Chapel. who has been
 away assisting in a big revival fin
 North Alabama, occupied his pulpit
 and spoke on prohibition. At several of the churches special services were
 held and prominent divines were in- vited and accepted the invitation to deliver a sermon on prohibition. The women were present in numbers
 at the services at the churches today
 and in the next few days, so it ls
 stated, they will take up their work
 in the campaign now on in Jefferson County for prohibition. Prayer meet ings are being held at. least once a week but . more vigorous campaign
 work will be carried out.
 Mrs. Armor. the woman orator of
 Georgia. who did such valiant work in
 the campaign in that State for pro-
 hibition. will be in Birmingham this
 week and will visit a number of
 cities and towns in the county, speak ing on prohibition. The feature of her
 trip through the country will be that a number of dates have been made for
 her in mining towns. an experience
 which very few women in the United
 States have gone through.
 A little later the women intend to
 have parades In the larger voting places in the county, fin order to gather In-
 huence for the cause of prohibition. The election takes place on the 2gth inst, and 1t Is not denied that the large amount of money being spent
 by the anti-prohtbition leaders will call for strenuous work on the part
 of those who desire prohibition.
 Brooks Lawrence, the Anti-Saloon
 League worker, spoke at the Methodist
 Episcopal (North) Tabernacle this morning on prohibition. Very few of the protestant churches in Birmingham
 and throughout Jefferson County have
 failed to have one or more sermons on
 prohibition preached during the past
 few weeks.
 Several men are said to be offering
 to pay the poll taxes of voters who have not that qualification, provided votes are cast against prohibition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-07
TEDDY SPENDS A QUIET DAY Sabbath Was Observed
 in Camp. HUNT WILL BEGIN TODAY Scouts Express Confidence That Bears Will Be Ragged. The President ts Presented With a Handsome Ray, Horse Isut
 win Not Use Him on
 the Hunt.
INT WILL BEGIN TODAY

Stamboul La. Oct 6.--The President spent the day quietly in his camp on Tensas Bayou with the intention of be- ginning his hunt early tomorrow. This report is not officiai. but comes through natives who are keeping q close eye upon the movements of the Chief Executive. as the courtesies will permit At o'clock Assistant secre. tary Latta. who is located about ten miles from the camp. reported to the press representatives here that he had not received a word from his chief since he landed in camp. but he added that he was certain that he had not attended church. Residents who heard this statement confirmed # because there is. they say. no church for him to attend.
 There is quite a canvas village. where the camp Is pitched It consists of seven tents. most of which are occupied as living apartments by the President and his party The Presi- dents own tent Is a walled structure, about 15 feet square and there Is large mess tent and also Q cooking tent ioored. The President has been presented with a handsome bay horse by Manager Shields of the Parker plantations, but will not use him on the hunt, trained ponies being sup piled for this purpose.
 The hunting force of the party has been reinforced by the addition of Ben Lilley . professional sportsman, who einigrated from this section to Texas many years ago, but who had even then made so excellent reputation as to cause him to be sent for, and he was brought all the way from Texas to be present In case of an emergency
 He has in former days hunted all the eanebrakes hereabouts. and Is said to know every nook and cranny in them.
 Scouts express confidence that some bear will be bagged and they are even more assuring on the subject of veni- Son. They say the wneds are full of deer, of the virginia variety, but the disquieting rumof has gone abroad that many of them are dying of the dis ease known as black tongue. The party will be augmented tomorrow by the addition of A Mir. Metcalf. guest of Mr. McIlhenny and Parker. who will escort the negro bear killer, Holt Col Her, who will bring with him twenty one of his own dogs. There will be. therefore. three professional hunters in the crowd, Collier. Lilley. and 8 negro named Brutus Jackson. All have their own dogs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-07
JAP INFLUX IS ALARMING Extraordinary Measures Will Be Adopted. INCREASE INsPEcToRS' FORCE Uncle Sam Desires No More Asiatic
 Laborers. More rhsa Double The Number Of ys.s Have Hmmisrated To This Ceun-
 try This Year TAan
 Ever Before.
INCREASE INSPEcToRs' FORCE

washington, Oct, e.--Immigration of 9apanese into America is increasing at 20 aiarming a rate. that 1t has been 1etermined by the government to adout ssAeraordinary measures to prevent the introouetion into the United States, not coolie laborers.
 one result of the trip of Secretarv straus, or the Department of Commerce. ana Labor. along the Canadian border and the Pacific coast, has been an fn- creasing of the force of the immixra- ton inspectors along the Canadian border with view to control. if pos- sfbie. the flood of Asiatic immigration into America. The official figures of the immigration of Japanese into America are not available because Secretary Straus declines at this time to make them public; but 1t is known that moro than double the number of Japaness nave come into the United States thus Tar in the year 1907, than came here during the same period last year.
 Naturally. the figures of the goyerns ment do not include the hundreds oE Japanese who have come into thm country surreptitiously. They have come across the Canadian and Mexi- can borders practically without hin- drance. despite the regulations adopted by the government to prevent the inc troduction of Japanese Iaborers. The government of Japan does not issue passports to laborers for America. 10 does, however. issue passports to them for the Hawaiian Islands and Canada.
 Once in the Hawaiian Islands they take passage either to Mexico or to Canada and there make their way across the border line Into this coun- try, either from Mexico or the Dos minien of Canada. They take train. for instance. from Mexico to Canada. through the United States. The raii- roads are not bonded as they are in the case of Chinese passengers. to de- liver them at specified destination. The result is that the Japanese leave the train at any point In the untted states they may lehooaes X ssr a ss 2 For many months the government has had imnigration inspectors in Mexico and Canada making Investigations re- specting the coming to Amerira Of Asiatic iaborers. especially Japanese. In practically every instance the in- spectors have reported that the Japa- nese who reach Mexico or Canada are bound for the United States. f
 Induiries in the Hawaiian Islands have revealed organizations whose business 1t Is to procure Japanese la borers to work in the United States. They not only provide the means but pave the way by which the Japanese may easily obtain entrance into fhia country through Canada and Mexico.. z. It is this sort of proposition the gov- ernment proposes to combat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-07
MILKMAN KILLS WIFE
 AND THEN SUICIDES

Baltimore, Oct 6.--With the 11-year old daughter of the couple as the wit ness. Albert Fielder a mllk-dealer, aged 45 years today fired five bullets into the body of his wife, Ida, Kill ing her instantly and then shot him self in the head, dying in an ambu- lance in which he was being hurried to hospital.
 The couple had been living apart for some time and Mrs. Fielder, finding the task of supporting her five small children too much for her, had asked the advice of a police magistrate, He told her to call upon her husband for s5 a week and in the event of his re- Iusal or failing to give 1t to her to swear out a warrant for his arrest.
 Fielder heard of this, and this af- ternoon went to his wife's home and upbraided her. He. according to the account of his little Daughter, declared that his wife should never live to cause his arrest. and immediately commenced firing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-07
Bob Jones Starts Movement 10 Bar
 Whiskey From Oty

dwelling on the punis Int which isnsase. '1s psofsssiy. o soms 'isns psps sons. he declared. it Is almost the % selves " n to n their ov e 4tisfsction, 'aI the svanselist passed a to the other topics.
 It was the evils of drink that Bob Jones made the most important topic of the afternoon's discussion. He told of how a man first starts out on tho road to drunkard's grave. pointing out the gradual steps to hell which he descends. It is in the saloons that the minds of men are corrupted. he said. It is there one finds pictures which he dare not take to his homes; 1t is there one finds the man who uses vile language and tells vulgar sto- ries.
 Depravity for Negroes.
 Is 1t wonder, then. that the South Is under the fear of the negrof The depraved of that race can find food bar room he enters. And not until these places are abolished will the South feel reasonable safety in leav- ing its women in unprotected posi- lions.
 The saloon is also promoter of the gambler, and also in this connection the evangelist talked of the evils of society. How can mothers, he asked. who play cards for prizes expect to ind their sons other than gamblers. The craze may never be given away ing desire for the card table.
 The gambler himself frsquents the saloon and 1t Is here that as finds many of his customers. who go with him for a little recreation. on the last topic of the discourse the preacher quoted two familiar say ings of the Holy Book, "The sins of the father shall descend upon the children even to the third and fourth generation" It was on this saying that he based his argument and brought forward scientific facts to prove his arguments. His plea for a pure life was based upon the great debt that every one owes to posterity. 1 At the conclusion of the servicea Rev. Bob Jones invited those who would promise to lead better lives in the future to come forward and shake his hand. With one accord the entire au- dience arose and pressed forward to give the promise and to thank the evangelist for the plain talk which he had made.
 The throng around the altar became so denee in a few seconds that the evangelist was forced to return to the rcgtrunn and say that as much aa he would like to shake the hand of every one in the audience who wished to live a better life in the future. time was precious and If agreeable he would continue with6 another Npxepnatkier which he haa in mind He then presented the pledges to help aboiish the sale of whisky ii the city. s1t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-07
JUMPS FOR LIBERTY.
Negro Prisoner Leaps From Court House Window to Ground.

Negro Prisomex Leaps From COurt House Window to Ground Athens. Oct, e--Quite a deal of ex- cftement was created and almost a panic ensued yesterday afternoon when . negro priaoner who had beer tndicted in a number soE eases. was brought h and surrendered by his bondsnaen and the sheriff had carried him to the court house to await the time to be set for his trial,
 The sheriff turned his back and the negro leaped from the court house window to the ground below and fled. More than hundred people wefe soon in hot pursuit. and the city marshal got into the rush and took shot at the coon which caused him to slow down.
 He is said to be one of the worst, if not the most turbulant. negroes in the county and he intended to escape If possible as he knows there iB good deal coming to him at the hands of the court
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-07
A DAY OF WORSHIP
RICHMOND LISTENS TO SERMONS
 OF NOTNn DIvINEs.
Hishop of Lonaen spoke From Pcrttco of vlrEinta state Capitols-Re-
 Qusaf GxNmkea fer Division ss of Genrnsn Dfuceee.


 Richmond. Na.s oct. Richmond has given itself over Co church goin@ with an energy and Determination to hear the noted preachers among the visiting clergy and Bishops of the Episcopal General convention.
 This afternoon, the Bishop of London spoke from the front portico of the Virginia State Capitol to large throng of people. who crowded every available spot.
 The Bishop will leave Richmond at noon tomorrow for the north.A
 The city pulpits we're filled at the morning service by the distinguished preIates.
 At o'clock the Bishop of St. AL bans addressed a large audience in St Paul's Church,
 At 8 D. m.f in the same church, the triennial missionary sermon was de- lfvered before the general convention by Right Rev. Lucian l.. Kinsolving. the Bishop of Southern Brazil. At its session Saturday morning, the House of Bishops passed the request for the division of the diocese of Geor- gia the lines of division to be estab- lished hereafter and the application was sent to the House of Deputies for their approval.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-07
PEND IS KILLED
 IN MISSISSIPPI
EnraRed Father shoots Black Who Lured SIx-YeaF-OId Girl
 Into Cotton House.

Newton. Miss, Oct. S.-News reached Newton today of the killing yesterday of a negro, Willie Bender. who at- tempted to assault a s-year-old white girl.
 The negro, according to story told the .child's father. Benjamin Coker, planter, by her little brother. had lured the girl into a cotton house.
 Coker seized a shotgun and came up- on the negro while he was attempting to make his escape. He fired a load of buckshot into his head, killing him instantly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-07
nlr Fair q Alhuqueraus.

AlbuquefQue, N. NJ, Oct. 6--The twenty-seventh annual territorial fair of New Mexico. which, in recent years has developed into one of the most notable exhibitions in the Southwest. will be opened tomorrow and will con- tinue through the week. Next to the industrial display, the most attractive feature arranged this year Is the pro- gram of sporting and athletic contests
 A feature will be 8 baseball tourna- ment in which are entered most of the fast teams of the Southwest. Other att fractions will be bronco busting conl tests, Indian dances. ( ,nremen's tour nament, native sports, and United Statea cavalry manoeuvers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-07
OFFICERS ELECTED.
National Associations of Railway SKnII
 Clerks AdJourns.

Fort Worth. Tex. Oct. e-At an all- night session, final adjournment not being taken until o'clock Sunday morning. the National Association of Railway Mail Clerks elected these off, ficers:
 D. E. Barnes. Wichita, Kan, Presi- dent; James Garfield. Syracuse. N. r.; Vice-President. and George A. Wood. Portsmouth N, H., Treasurer. and ad- journed to meet next year at some place to be selected by the Executive raArAsat&4AA.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-07
TO FIGHT PROHIBITION.
xndustraal Workers and LabOrlng Men of Birmimgham Meet,

Birmingham. Oct 6.--(special )--In- dustrial workers and laboring men held a meeting this afternoon In the BirminRham Trades Council hall and sorRanized for the purpose of fighting prohibition in Jefferson County.
 Quite a large number of laborers were present at the meeting and sew eral addresses were delivered by we'll known labor leaders The trend of the addresses was that to have prohibition had a tendency to curtaii personal lib- erty. The organization will get out and work to prevent prohibition pass ing in the election Considerable cheering was indulged in and the meet ing was a most enthusiastic one.
 Walter L. Sessions, Chairman of the Prohibition Campaign Committee. is in r.ceipt of e challenge for a joint de- bate, Mir. Sessions to provide speak CT and the nti-prohibition side to pro- vide one and the speaking to take place at the theater within a week. The challenge will not be accepted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-07
A DOUBLE TRAGEDY
HtsRANp KILLS WIFE AND THEN = IT HIMSELF.
Couple Had Parted But Husband Re- fused to Leave The House, De-
 mandinx Half of PFOperfy.-- Tragedy Followed.

Key West, Fla. Oct. s---Austin Grtf- fin shot and killed his wife this morn ing at the breakfast table. then com rnitted suicide by drinking carbolic acid.
 Mrs. Griffin had parted from her husband but he refused to leave the house, demanding half of the property. This morning. the husband demanded an understanding and she refused to converse with him. He drew his re- volver and shot and killed her. He then drank carbolic acid. dying an hour later
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-07
DR. AND MRS. ROWLAND
 ACQUITTED OF MURDER

Raleigh, N. C., Oct. s.-The jury in the Rowland murder trial at 9:30 this morning, returned a verdict of acquit- tai, with & very few people in the court room at the time. pr. and Mrs. Davis Rowland were charged with poisoning the woman's former hus- band, Charles D. Strange.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-07
ENGINEER IS KILLED
ATLANTIC COAST LINE PASSENGER
 TRAIN WRECKED.
Many Passenxers Were ThrowH from Their Esertha But None Were In5urea--Eingine and Three
 Cars Demolished.

Rocky Mount, N, C., Oct s.--North- bound Florida and West Indian Linn ited passenger train on the Atlantic Coast Line. ran into an open switch and coliided with an engine at south Rocky Mount at { o'clock this morn ing. Engineer ". Boney of the pas- senger train was instantly killed. ana Postal Clerk T. T. Hill slightly in- jured.
 Although many passengers were thrown from their berths. none suf- fered injury. Both engines were com pletely demolished as also were the mail, express and baggage cars.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-07
Nenro Hnnter Arrivea.

vicksburg. Miss. Oct. e--EIolt Col Her. the famous negro bear hunter. arr rived here this afternoon on the steam boat Belle of the Bends, and left im- mediateiy for East Carol Parish. La, where he goes to join President Roose- velt's hunting party.
 Collier Is one of the most famous bear hunters in this section of the country and will be an important fac- tor in the trailing of bruin through the Louisiana canebrakes. He had a large pack of dogs with him. Collier says that after the rain of the past few days, conditions are excellent for good hunting. c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-07
MOBILE GETS THE FRANCHISE Gulf City Goes in South erl League. PURCHASE IS ANNOUNCED Shreveport Cub Win Make It's Exit iron the League.
 -; rAs Purchase va. Made on coadltlo. of Messle's wishdrawal From rAs ootss. states.
 Lessse.
PURCHASE IS ANNOUNCED
TAe Purchase was Made on ConditIon
 of Msssle,s syitharawai From

Mobile. Oct. s--Dr. H. T. Inge, presi- dent Of the local baseball organization holding the Cotton States League franchise. announced today the pur- chase of the Shreveport Southern League franchise conditional on being able to get out of the Cotton States League next season. pr. Inge appears to think there will be no trouble about this next season.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-07
THOMAS J. DUPREE KILLED. Prominent citizen of Memphis AEeeta heath while Riding Motoreyale.

Memphis. Tenn, Oct. e--Thomas J. Dupree, a member of the firm of Broadnax and Company. local Jewellers. and one of the most prominent buHI- ness men of this city. while riding q motorcycle collided with a street car here today, sustaining injuries which iAteT resulted in his deatk
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-07
UMBRIA ARRIVES SAFE.
Cwnmrd Line Steamer Experiences Ter
 rffic Weather at Sea.

rffic Weather at Sea.
 oueenstown, Oct, 6-The Cunard Line steamer Umbria, which sailed from New York September 2S, arrived here today. The vessel experienced terrific weather from Sunday until Wednesday. At o'clock Tuesday afternoon a huge sea struck her and badly damaged her unoccupied forward bridge. Nobody was injured.
 All on board the steamer were we'll except the boatswains boy. whose leg was broken Wednesday and fireman who was injured Saturday.
 The passengers who landed here were surprised to learn or the alarming reports that had been in circulation concerning the Umbria.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-07
TO RELEASE SIR HARRY.
British Government Accepts RaisuIf's
 Terms for Ransom.

Terms for Ransom.
 TanRier, Oct 6.--The release of Caid Sir Harry MacLean, who for some time has been held captive by the bandit Raisuli, at last seems to be within measurable distance.
 The Associated Press was informed today, on the best possible authority, of the acceptance by the British gov ernnent of Raisuli's reduced terms for MacLean's release, the principal items being $500 900 ransom and British protection for Raisult and his family. Great Britain's advance of the ransom will be guaranteed by Sultan Abdul Aziz. Sir Harry MacLean's brother IS now at Rabat, bringing the negotia- tions with the Sultan to close.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-07
shipments of Coal.

Pittsburg, Oct, 6--Over 100000 bushels of coal were shipped to Southern points today on a sudden and unexpected rise in the rivers Another large shipment will bs made toinnRrauE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-07
FORT BALL VICTIM.
Thomas Bertram is Killed During {
 Serimmage Play.

SeRimmage PIay.
 Portage. Pa, Oct. 6-Thomas Bert ram 20 years of age. of Altoona. Pa. received injuries during a foot ball game today that caused his death to- night Bertram who is a membMr of the Altoona Athletic team playing against the Portage team when he was kicked in the head during a scrimmage. His death, it Is said, will result in prosecution against those who played Sunday foot ball.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-07
WEATHER FORRCAsT.

Washington, Oct, e.--FoR Alabama ! Fair pIOndnyJ tuesday shOwerss light to freeh south winds.,