The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
MEDAL Is
 GIVEN TO BOB Pinned Upon His Coat by the Mayor, HIS BRAVERY IS REWARDED Unusual Incident in Ccunei
 Chamber. sseaal Was Tangible EyideHee ss Goes neIaaoas Between ths Rncss. shsrla Hood Made Prs.sat.- ssn sDeesh---seAoel chia-
 aren were Present.
 
HIS BRAVERY IS REWARDED
1 Incident in Counei
 Chamber.

Az a reward for herqism in saving u ". Bliss from deatn by drowning 1n tha Alabama River some time ago. r1oh Goodwyn, the ore~armed negro fer- rvrnan. was. at Il o'clock yesterday morning. presented with handsome gold medal The ceremony took place sn Inc Council Chamber tn the pres anea of several of the prominent citi- gems of Montgomery and number of children. speeches were made by May nr ". ". TeaRue and EheTiR Horace Hood and the Mayor then pinned the medal on the brave negro. Bob Feplied fr a responsive speech and amid cheer lng. the interesting occasion was brought to a ciose-
 Preceding the speech of presentation by Sheriff Hood. Mayor TeaEue made few Introductory remarks. He stated that the meeting af present in session was for the purpose Of presenting to A worthy man, a medal in commemor- ntlon of an act of heroism almost un- eaualled. He called attention to tne nrvsicai disability, in spite of which 4ha negro, perilousIy balanced in a seeking boat had managed to rescue from drowning, struggling man, closing his remarks with the question: ssqvhat might he not have been able to do. had he possessed tive arnlsT
 sherim Hood then made the speech of presentation. He said
 Bob. 1 am here to thank you and eeneratulate you on your act of hero- ism do not represent merely myself and the Mayor, and these people here assembled but the entire community ln commnding your bravery in rescn- lnx a man from drowning,
 sIt ia proper that I should say in he- hkIf of Mrs William Knox, who in- efftgated this movement to reward you fhaf she is too III to be present, other sise she would be here to do you hon. oR ii was a most thoughtful act bn me part ok Mrs Knox. to suggest that
 suitable reward be given you. ana ] win take this opportunity to express the gratitude of the people of Mont eomery for having done so.
 'rTnis medal is not only a reward for your individual act. but to assure an the people of your race that theg hMvA the good will of the white peopls srhen they perform their duties. and show good will to the dominant racs and this good will as you know. Bob iu not to be desDised. Now. Bob. hope that you will wear this badge ever remembering that wherever yol may be it win be protection and sl honor to you"
 Al the conclusion o9 sherir Hood speech Mayor Teague. stepping over { Bob. who had arisen from his sea ana HiAuS0 Apon @iA1 HtSd~t aA-sc DCnA4el xul medal.
 Bob made a short ana very happ speech of appreciation. His exae worda were.
 q nave not done anything that I va not worthy to do. l think that an man has legal right to save anybod from drowning. I want to thank yo for what you have done for me. hop that you will all live a long and happ life as long as you live"
 Liberal applause greeted Bob as h concluded and started to move out ( the room. He was not allowed to gt however, before those present had con zrafulated him upon his conduct.
 The medal presented to Bob is a vsr handsome one. and was purchased wit d cash fund made up by the children c Montgomery It Is fin the form of gold bar, on which is engraved th name of the negro, Bob GoodwyI Pendant to this by two gold chains 1 a solid gold Maltese cross On th arms of the crose are engraved tn words: Humanity heroism and loyal ty," and on the bottom arm the figure 1908 In the center of the cross ther fs an engraving. in which the flruF of a one-armed man is seen bendin over the side of a boat in the act ( rescuing a drowning man, whose hea 4a just above the water.