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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-06-23
women and children.

there we're dlSagfeementS on a
number Of points, only two were
of great importance-tha is
aroused any very serious differ
ence of opinion. These were in
regard to the hours of labor of
women and children working in
factories and the inspection of
factories by whom it should be
made and how far it should ex
tend.
While the first issue attracted
the most attention in the dis
cussion, it is by no means the
most important. The Hughes
bill fixed the hours of labor for
women and children in factories
at nine hours net, as against the
present day of ten hours net.
This admittedly applied only to
two industries, cotton manufac-
turing and canning, which en-
ploy a large number Of women
and children. In the other in
dustries where women and chill
dren labor the hours are nine or
under.
The arguments presented in
favor of the reduction in the
hours we're that the time was too
long for women and children;
that eight hours was being rapid
ly adopted as a days labor. had
received the approval of the
Federal government, and that it
was a great injustice and hard
ship that those so much less fit
ted for manual work. women and
children. should be compelled to
labor two hours more than the
men.
To this it was replied that the
work was not arduous or siren.
uous like that usually done by
men; and that a nine-hour day
for the New Orleans cotton mills
would put them out Of business,
as it was impossible for them to
compete successfully with mills
in other sections of the South
where the days labor is ten or
eleven hours. and in some cases
unlimited. The millmen did not
object to a nine or even an eight.
hour day, if all the mills adopted
a uniform day; but as the Louis
lana mills had to compete with
those of Alabama, Georgia and
other States, a parity was me-
cessary then or they would be
forced to the wall.
This was the point over which
those trying to protect the
women and children laboring in
factories divided. If Louisiana
insisted on nine hours for cotton
mill operatives without getting
Its neighbors to join in the
change, it meant the closure of
the Louisiana mills, we we're told,
and the women and children
operatives would secure no adj
vantage from this provision, as
they would be thrown out of en-
ployment. To meet this diff.
Guilty to keep the mills open. yet
at the same time secure a better
sanitary and labor inspection
that would correct existing de.
fects, and to bring about at the
earliest probable day a reduction
in the hours. it was decided not
to change the present law OF
Louisiana on this subject; but to
eudeavor to secure simultaneous
and uniform action in this mat.
ter, and to urge upon the Gov
ernor that he call a convention OF
the Southern States with this
object in view-a suggestion
which, it is understood, he has
accepted. There is a strong
sentiment in all the Southern
States in favor of better child
labor laws, dealing directly with
this question presented by the
cotton mills. For this reason,
and because there can be no pos
sible objection to uniformity and
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-25
SUPREME COURT
WILL OPEN TERM
FALL SESSION WILL BEGIN NO.
VEMBER 9-CASES FROM THE
MOBILE DIVISION ARE SET FOR
HEARING-JUDGES ARRIVING.

Montgomery, September 24.-(Special) J.
The November or fall term of the Ala
bama supreme court will begin Novem-
Der 8, at which time the first or Mobile
division will be called. Many of the JUS
tees are already back in their offices, and
the work of writing cases is going along
apace. This has been So however, most
of the vacation season, the greater part
of the members taking records away and
studying briefs between times.
The following is the detailed call of the
eight divisions:
First Division-Composed of cases from
the counties of Baldwin, Clarke, Mobile,
Monroe and Washington, shall commence
on the second Monday in November CNo-
vember 8, 1909, and the first Monday in
April april 5, 1900, and may continue one
week.
Fifth Division-Composed of cases from
the counties of Chambers, Chiffon, Coosa,
Gilmore, Lee, Macon, Russell and ITALIA
poosa, shall commence on the third Mon
day in November November IS, 19OS) and
the second Monday in April (April u,
1909 and may continue one week
Sixth Division-Composed of cases from
the counties of Blount Cullman, Fayette,
Jefferson, Lamar, Marion, Pickens, Tusca-
loosa, Walker and Winston, shall COM
mence on the fourth Monday in Novem-
Der November %, 1909, and the third
Monday in April april 49, 1909, and may
continue two weeks.
Third Division:-Composed of cases
from the counties of Autauga, Butler.
Conecuh, Escambia, Lowndes and Mont
gomery, shall commence on the third
Monday after the fourth Monday in No
vember December Ia, 1909, and the Sec
ond Monday after the fourth Monday in
April MAY 10, 1909, and may continue
one week.
Seventh Division-Composed of cases
from the counties of Calhoun, Cherokee.
Clay, Cleburne, DeKalb Etowah. Ran
dolph, Shelby, st. Clair and Talladega,
shall commence on the second Monday in
January January II, 1909, and the fifth
Monday after the fourth Monday in April
(May 81. 1900, and may continue one
week
Fourth Division-Composed of cases
from the counties of Barbour, Bullock.
Coffee, CoV1ngton, Crenshaw, Dale, Cen
eva, Henry Houston and Pike, shall COM
mence on the third Monday in January
January Is, 1900 and the sixth Monday
after the fourth Monday In April June Z,
1900, and may continue one week.
Eighth Division-Composed of cases
from the counties of Colbert Franklin,
jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence Lime
stone, Madison, Marshall and Morgan,
shall commence on the first Monday afta
the fourth Monday In January February
J. 1909, and the third Monday after the
fourth Monday in April MAY IL 1909, and
may continue one week.
Second Division-Composed of cases
from the counties of Bibb Choctaw, Dali
las, Greene, Hale, Marengo, Perry, Sum
ter and Wilcox, shall commence on the
second Monday after the fourth Monday
in January February 8, 190O and the
seventh Monday after the fourth Monday
in April June IA, 1909, and may continue
one week.
Code of Alabama $500, paragraphs 1858
and 1868.
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been running riot in our midst with firm
ness, and that we purpose to use our ut
most endeavor to apprehend all violators
of the law, and urge the people of the
black race to assist us in our efforts.
rs. That we hereby warn the negroes
that the harboring of criminals is itself
a violation of the law and such persons
who may be guilty of such an offense will
be dealt with as prescribed by the GRIM
inal code of the state of Alabama.
"5. That we recommend to the mayor
and council of Brewton that they declare
those places in our community, popularity
known as dives to be nuisances and
abolish the same"
The negroes have been badly scared
since the notices appeared, and some be-
gan to make preparations for immediate
departure. 1t is understood that mass
meeting of this race was held last night
also, but if such was the case nothing is
known at this time as to what transpired
at that meeting.
Mr.. Hunter continues to improve. Quite
a number of negroes have been arrested
on suspicion in various parts of the state,
every clew being closely followed, but up
to this time Long Boy" who did the
shooting, has not been captured.
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PEOPLE WILL UPHOLD
MAJESTY OF THE LAW
Brewton Citizens In Mass Meeting Condemn Those Who Posted
Notices Warning All Negroes To Leave the
Town BY December

Brewton, September 24-(Special.)-A
largely attended mass meeting of the citi
gems of this place last night was the oc-
casion of the passage of resolutions
against the posting OF notices the night
before warning all negroes to leave town
before December l. which notices threat
ened those negroes remaining after that
time with violent treatment.
Although nothing has been said about
it in the press, there have been two occa-
sions in the past two months when a
clash between the races was imminent,
and was only averted by the counsel and
advice of cooler heads. Since the shoot
ing Of Marshal Hunter Saturday night
there has been a spirit of unrest pervad-
ing many of the white population, this
Testlessness finding a vent last evening
at the mass meeting when some very in
hammatory speeches were made. Wiser
counsel prevailed, however, and pleas for
the unfolding of the majesty of the law,
mob violence discouraged, and on whole
the citizens were made to feel that the
white people would do themselves great
er injustice, would outrage their own con-
sciences and destroy their own source of
protection by resorting to any means to
avenge the broken law, other than the
recourse which the law itself gives to
every citizen under the constitution.
W. Y Lovelace, Dr. William A. Lovett.
the Rev e. A. Smith, Mr. r. R. Miller
and the Rev. A. Arnold Ross were made
a committee on resolutions, and present.
ed the following: \
Whereas, notices have been posted in
Brewton warning all negroes to leave
town by December /, and,
Whereas, it is the sense of the citi-
zens of Brewton, in mass meeting assem-
bled, that such notices were posted by
irresponsible person, who either did not
realize the incalculable harm such notices
would do the community, or did not care
what the result would be, therefore, be it
resolved,
81. That while we as citizens of the
commonwealth of Alabaam will not toler-
ate lawlessness on the part of any class
of people, white or black, we deplore the
effort that has been made to intimidate
the negro race.
20. That the writing and posting of these
notices manifests a spirit of lawlessness
on the part of the person or persons
posting same, in that they contained
threats to do violence to those negroes
who remained after December 1 that we
condemn such acts of lawlessness and
denounce the parties guilty of these acts
We further denounce these acts as being
criminal in their nature. and recommend
that the authorities investigate the maj
ter, and, if possible, apprehend the guilty
persons and have them published as pro-
vided for by the laws of this state.
20. That all negroes who conduct them
sevles properly, obey the laws of the
land and assist in the detection of crime
and maintenance of law and order, may
be assured of the protection and conf
dence of the white citizens.
a. That the time has arrived when we
must deal with the lawlessness that has
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-25
officers and Directors Named.

Huntsville, September 24.-tspecial.)-
The annual meeting of the shareholders
of the Huntsville Cotton Mill company
was held yesterday afternoon and the
annual reports of the officers were re-
ceived While the year just closed was
not a favorable one to the textile manu-
facturers, the owners of the Huntsville
mill have reason to anticipate prosper
Gus year from now on. The mill has just
resumed operations after an idleness of
several months. Directors were elected
as follows: w. Holding Fletcher, A. S.
Fletcher, Isaac Schiffman, r. E. Spragins.
Thomas Fl. Wade T. NJ Jones, ]. Robert
Jones, ]. A. Hill and Harry NJ Rhett.
r. E. Spragins was elected president, A.
S. Fletcher, vice president; j. Robert
Jones' secretary and treasurer, and
Charles Fletcher, manager.
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WILL RESUME WORK
ON BIG A., B. ( A. CUT
LabOrerS VIII Be Ready for
Work Monday
BESSEMER COUNCIL CAUCUS
Much Interest centers In Selections
That Will Be Made for Minor City
offices-General News
of Bessemer
BESSEMER COUNCIL CAUCUS
BY j. F. LEE.

Bessemer, September 24-(Speeial.)-
Work on the Atlanta. Birmingham and
Atlantic at Reeders Gap, will be resumed
contract at this point has been sublet
by C. d. Smith & Co., was In the city
today, and stated that his entire crew
had been ordered to report for work on
that date Superintendent OVERLY will
arrive in the city Sunday, also the steam
shovel and dinkey men, and the other
foreman, that were employed on the big
cut at the time one side caved in and
buried the big Cotton steam shovel, since
which time no further work has been
done there, except to repair the damage
done to the shovel. which cost about
$1,000
The Reeders hospital side of the cut
will be excavated on a l to l slope, it
being the side that has been caving
The other side is made on 4 to 1 slope
and will be LETT as it is, it having stood
all right.
The dirt that is taken out will be
used to make the big fills and it is hoped
that by the time the fills are made to
the Alabama Great Southern railroad all
the necessary material will be on hand
to allow the construction force to con.
tnue their work on through to Nineteentl.
street
Mr. Halliburton returned tonight to
Brownsville, Tenn, but expects to be on
the job. directing the work by Tuesday
of next week.
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GINNERS GIVEN
SINISTER WARNING
NOTICES POSTED ON RUSSELL
WILLIE GINS DEMAND THAT THE
PLANTS BE CLOSED UNTIL THE
PRICE OF COTTON ADVANCES.

Russellville, September 24.-(Special.)
The following notice was found at the
cotton gin of Hall & Son, at this place
this morning:
Hall & Son-Gentlemen: You will
please close down your gin until cot
ton advances in price, and you are
notified to start. We do not wish to
harm you, SO we hope you will submit
to this request. We mean business.
This crop must be held. Signed, A
Band of Farmers"
A duplicate of this was also on the
gin of A. w. and w. e. Hargett There
is little probability of either firm Civ
ing it any attention. The citizens of
the town are volunteering to stand
guard.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-25
VANDERBILTS DIVORCED.
Justice Gerard Grants Final Decree In
the Case.

New York, September 24.-Justice Ger
ard, in the supreme court, today signed
the final decree of absolute divorce in
favor of Elsie French Vanderbilt from
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt on the recon-
mendation of Referee David Mcclure
The interlocutory decree was granted on
May 26. The custody of the one child,
William Henry Vanderbilt, now about 8
years of age, is given to the mother.
They were married on January IA. 1901.
The decree says that Mr. Vanderbilt
shall have the right to apply at any time
to the court on five days notice to the
plaintiff for directions IN respect to his
right of access to the child.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-25
The Perry Mystery.

The mysterious disappearance of Celia
Perry, which it will be remembered took
place several weeks ago, has caused eX-
element among the negroes, and Is at
tracing considerable attention among the
white people. The police have been work
ing on the matter for weeks, and as Is
well known there are three negroes in
Jail charged with the murder. Hundreds
of the colored people are assisting the Of
ficers. and it is said that sensational de-
velopments will take place at the trial on
Monday before Justice of the Peace Gum.
The OFFICERS are very reticent about the
matter, but they are prepared to show
damaging evidence at the preliminaries.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-25
BIRMINGHAM FIRM
is GIVEN CONTRACT
SOUTHERN EITULlTHlC COMPANY
WILL PAVE TWO PROMINENT
STREETS IN ANNISTON-MR
HoUSER ELECTED TO COUNCIL.

Admission, September 24.-(Special) AT
the regular meeting of the city council
tonight the contract for paving West
Tenth street was awarded to the Southern
Btulithic company of Birmingham C. j.
Hauser was elected alderman from the
Fourth ward to succeed Alderman Nc
Carly, who recently resigned.
Policeman Peoples was discharged from
the force and Policeman Hawkins was
suspended for 30 days on charges of
neglect of duty.
Ordinances providing for the paving of
rs blocks of sidewalk were adopted.
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Park Concert.

The concert under the direction of Mrs.
G. B. Hollingsworth in the city park to-
night for the benefit of the Civic Improve
ment society was a splendid success, and
a neat sum was netted for the society.
The ladies again proved their ability in
getting up entertainments and incident
ally as moneygetters for worthy OBJ
ject The music was fine, the singers all
acquitting themselves admirably, while
the Ice cream and cake which was served
during the evening were the means of
augmenting the fund several dc2rrs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-25
Crazv Man at LARGE,

Quite a number of people over in
Shades valley are considerably exercised
over the peculiar actions of a strange
man who has been seen internationally in
the neighborhood. According to the
description given by those who claim to
have seen him, he bears every appear
ance of being demented. His face is COW
cred with unkept beard, and he is said
to hide behind bushes, peep through at
passers and disappear into the woods. He
is believed to be a demented negro, who
is afraid of everyone, but where and
how he lives is a mystery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-25
Schools at Work,

The organization of the schools and the
enrolment is now complete and the
schools are all down to business. There
has been some delay on account of the
new books, and there is always a little
tagging the first week, but according to
the superintendent everything is progress
ing nicely, and there is every indication of
a banner year. The total enrolment ex-
ceeds that of former years, and this, too,
despite the fact that so many families
have moved from the city during the de-
preston
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-25
Wins BY One Vote.

Hartselle, September 24.-(Special. )-Fol-
lowing is the result of Mondays election;
For mayor, j. II. Corsbie: for aldermen,
d. w. Day. J. l.. Day, J. l.. Draper, p.
G. Kimbrough, P. Pattillo and j. p. NJ.
Woodall. Mr.. Corsbie defeated his op-
ponent A. E. Jackson, by only one vote
for mayor
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-25
Prospecting on Shades.

The drills of Henry F. DeBardeleben
are still at work in Shades valley, about
three miles from this city, but SO far there
has been nothing given out as to results.
The nearest drill to the city is at the
bridge over the creek on the Canaan road,
and this has been in operation for several
weeks. 1t is thought that some fine
seams have been located, but just what
character they are is not known.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-25
Corn Whistles

GRASSY VALLEY"-Unadul
ated. Very old. No better Corn
Whiskey made. 6 full quarts, $500;
IL full quarts, $3.50.
GRASSY VALLEY'-White, 100
proof, straight Corn Whiskey. We
are the only distillers selling 100
proof corn at $3.50 per gallon, Two
gallons, S4.75, delivered. Shipments
in jugs. Smallest shipment one gallon.
Blended Whistles
"R. II. C. CLUB"-A perfect blend
of old Kentucky Whistles. 1t has
that rich oily appearance. We consci-
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Looking Forward to the Census.


Political interest in this city Is now
conferred on the caucus of the new coun-
ell which will take place Friday night.
The meeting will be held in the council
chamber and will, of course, be in execu-
tive session, when the new officers for
the ensuing year will be selected, and
the result of the caucus will govern the
action of the council at the next regular
meeting. There seems to be more than
usual interest in the city attorneyship.
as Solicitor Ben Perry, the incumbent,
will be opposed by Attorney Gardner
Goodwin and while it is conceded by all
that Judge Perry has acquitted himself
most creditably in discharging the duties
of the office, at the same time Mr.. Good
wyn has considerable strength and the
fact that Mr.. Perry has been appointed
may have much to do with the action
of the council in selecting a city attor-
ney.
The city physicians job is also creating
considerable interest, there being three
applicants for the place. DR.. George
Waller, who has been serving in that ca
pacity, will be opposed by DIR. Gwin and
DR.. Stansberry.
A night captain of police will be chosen
but so far as is known Captain Ross,
the incumbent, will have no opposition.
James Houston, who has been tax col
Iector for the past year, may have an
opponent, but it is believed that he will
be retained.
The police department is where consid
cradle thinking will have to be done by
the board, for more than % applications
are in for places on the police and detee-
tive force. The result of the caucus is
being awaited with keen interest.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-25
Ex-Convict LIS Killed.

Mobile, September 24.-Grlffin Castor,
who returned to this city last night from
the coal mines at Pratt, Ala, where he
had served four years for assault to muir
der upon an aged man, was shot to death
today in the southern part of this city by
Anderson Burden. Burden claims that
Castor visited his house while he was
absent and cut up his clothing, and on
his second appearance when he broke
open the door he shot him dead with a
double barreed shotgun. Burden is under
arrest.
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GurIey Election.

Huntsville, September 24-(Special 1.-The
Gurley municipal election resulted in the
election of Mayor George Shelley for an
other term over DIR. B. e. Graham by
vote of 81 to II. The newly elected alder
men are w. A. Walker, j. d. Champion,
Fl. c. O'Neal, w. T. Roberts and e. o.
Williamson.
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Result In CentrevilIe.

Centreville, September 24.-(Special)-
The vote in the election held here on last
Monday has been canvassed and the fol-
lowing persons declared elected: For
mayor, DR.. S. C. Meigs; for councimen,
M G. Cruise, w. w Lavender, J. ].
Logan. S. D. Logan and J. B. White.
There was no opposition to this ticket.
so the vote was light
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NO SDi1.itS or Connections

NUR WHISTLES have not been tempered with, quality
~ being reduced several times make different
profits They simon pure-heatlful and palatable
Our distlery No. 1O0 Coll District, Tenn, is
located on farm valley where the water and SAM
tation is perfect
The grain distlling is the best Northwestern
Rye and Malt and Tennessee Valley Corn large portion
Of which raise
You buy better WHISTLES than from regardless
of higher prices One order will prove this statement
With exception, six full quarts is the smallest ship,
ment made-we do This reduces the cost OF
handling packing and carriage charges enabling to otter
six quarts about the price would get for four.
Do not let Our low prices prejudice you. They
wholesale and you buy direct
Our phiskies always the
EXPRESS PREPAID Shipment made in wooden boxes.
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Famous "strad.r Disposed Of.

San Sebastian, Spain, September A-M
Sarasate, the Spanish violinist who died
September 20. at Biarritz bequeathed his
famous stradivarius to the Paris con-
servatory.
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BoffIed-in-Bond Whistles

Following brands bottled by the
Government, whose stamp guarantees
age, purity and strength.
CONCORD PURE RYE, 100
proof, 6 full quarts, $3.50; 10 full
quarts. $11.00.
CONCORD BOURBON, 100 proof,
6 full quarts, $3.50; IL full quarts.
$1,000.
CLARKE'S PURE RYE, 100
proof, s full quarts, $6.25; IL full
quarts, $500.
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EXPRESS PREPAID - Shipment made in wooden boxes

entiously say there is no better whis-
key. full quarts, $5.75; 10 full
quarts, $11.00.
GATES Ss"-A true blend of
Kentucky Whistles. A good honest
whiskey. viii give entire satisfac-
ton. full quarts, $500; IL full
quarts, $3.50.
Tennessee WhiSkey
"FREESTONE" = Unadulterated,
straight Tennessee Whisky. Our
teaching process makes this whiskey
distinctive. None better. Very old.
6 full quarts, $500; IL full quarts,
$1,000.