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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-03
WILL CAST
 MAJORITY FOR BRYAN
EXPECTSHEAVY VOTE
SAME DOUBT EXISTS IN SEVENTH
 DISTRICT.
Congressman Burnett is COnadeBt of His Re-eIection-In Birmingham Some Faithful Democrats
 are Betting on Bryan.

Birmingham, Nov. 2.--(special)-on the eve of the election 1t was believed in Birmingham tonight that if the weather Is favorable tomorrow a very heavy vote will be cast.
 There has been nothing to happen since Saturday night to change the forecast as to the results. A strong vote will be cast for the three amend ments to the State Constitution. pro- viding for good roads. biennial sessions of the Legislature and new counties In the State.
 Telegrams received here during the day from the nine districts brought the information that the Democratic candidates would be successful. From the seventh district where the Repub- licans claim they will be able to elect their candidate, N. H. Freeman. of Winston county, messages were receiv- cd to the effect that Hon. John L. Bur nett was more than reasonably sure of going back to Washington. Every part of the district has been visited by the plucky Congressman and everything is in readiness for the election. All the people have been urged to turn out and vote Tuesday and the hard fight made by the Republicans In this district promises to result in a big vote being cast.
 Quite number of bets were accept cd o-day and tonight on the general election results. Many of the three to one bets or Taft were taken by men who confidently believe that Bryan will be the next President of the United States.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-03
Ro0SEVELT'S PLANS
WILL SAIL FOR AFRICA SOON AFT.
 FER INAUGURATION.
He VIII Be Accompanied bv Kermit. a SmithsOnfan Man and An Of- Aeer of the Navy De-
 paFtmenG.

New York. Nov. 1.-The Times to- morrow will say:
 From an excellent authority The New Tory Times learned yesterday that President Roosevelt plans to leave New York on March IS, nine days after the inauguration, by the North German Lloyd liner Koenix Al bert for Naples via Gibraltar. where the liner is due March 25.
 Besides his son Kermit. who will take photographs of the big game in Africa, he will be accompanied bv a professor from the Smithsonian Tnsti- tute and an officer from the Navy De- partment W
 From Naples Mir. Roosevelt and nar- ty will travel on enc Of the German East African steamers to Mo1nbasga Journey of seventeen days including stops. ''-s
 So far no arrangements have been made for the six months the partv will spend in Uganda province be- tween tSs coast and Port Florence. A distance of SS4 miles. On Lake Vie toria Nyanza, the party will enbarlx for Entebbe. in Central Africa. one thing is certain, MT. Roosevelt will mol enter the Congo territory
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-03
Lnnt CnmpaaUn speech.

Marysville, Kas., Nov. Civilian J. Bryan concluded his campaign of the State of Kansas and of the United States before an enthusiastic audience here tonight.
 It was the last political speech. his address to be given at Lincoln to be nonpartisan. simply a talk from a neighbor to his neighbors. Mir. Bryan realized it was the concluding political speech of the campaign. and his last words were given with more than or- dinary feeling. His peroration was delivered with all the earnestness at his command and as he declared that he had given an impulse to honest poll itics and helped to create a sentiment in favor of reform he was wildly ap- plsuded by the large audience.
 The following Is the conclusion of the last campaign speech of 1908 made by Mir. Bryan:
 Ladies and Gentlemen: I am now forty-etght years old. It is eighteen reer as a candidate for Congress. I told the people of my district that if elected, I would not try to get their hands into other peoples pockets; that I would simply try to keep other peo- ple's hands out of their pockets. For eighteen years this thought has run through every speech and act. have tried to apply to government the Jeff fersonian maxim of Equal Rights to All; Special Privileges to None.' have tried to help make this govern ment a government of the people. by the people and for the people.
 Lived Not In Vain.
 For eighteen years you have had a chance to scan my every speech and act. While Republican leaders have disappeared as the result of investi- cations. have invited the scrunity of my opponents and have outlived their criticisms and the misrepresentation I know not what the future has for me. know not whether 1t is the peo- ple's wish that shall be their spokes-' man in the White House or continue to perform the work which have
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-03
CHILDREN BRING
 MURDER TO LIGHT

New Iberia. La, Nov. 2-Children playing in a barn just outside New Iberia today discovered the badly mu- tilated body of a well dressed man. ap- parently about 30 years of age
 Evidences showed that the man had been killed with heavy iron bar. which was found near the body. A re- ceipted bill made out to Joe Herman" and dated Memphis. October B." was in a pocket of his coat. Receipts for money orders sent from Collison, La. and Dermott, Texas. as we'll as two small rings. were also found on the body.
 The local police have arrested sever al tramps who were seen with the man last night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-03
ALL OVER EXCEPT
 BATTLE OF BALLOTS.
KERN AND SHERMAN
VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES
 CLOSE CAMPAIGN.
Former Talks To workinRmen of Ohio And Later At Kingston, New York, Predicts
 Victory.

Toledo, Ohio. Nov, 2--"If organized labor on tomorrow stands firmly and Loyalty by its leadership. its battle is won and from this time forward. 1t will be a potent factor for good in American politics. If it scatters and fritters away the power which it might exert at the ballot box, 1t can expect to receive no consideration at the hands of either of the great politi- cal parties"
 With this admonition to working men who constituted large part of the big audience that crowded into Memorial Hall here tonight John ". Kern brought to close his labors for the success of the Democratic national ticket.
 At Bryan, Mir. Kern talked to an audience composed largely of farmers upon the alleged evils of Republican rule.
 His audience at Defiance tonight packed the big hall to overflowing and a second meeting was held in an an mex.
 MT. Kern left tonight for his home in Indian polls.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-03
TUMBLES INTO RIVER
RISING wAER EATING UP PINE
 BLUFF.
I've Large Brick WarehOuses Go Down and Court House and EBig Hotel
 Are Now Threatened
 By Water.

St. Louis Mo, Nov. IA special to The Republic from Pine Bluff, Ark. says:
 Two large brick cotton warehouses, owned by R. M. Knox and D. s. Bluth- enthal. tumbled Into the Arkansas Riv- CT today, following the continuous cav ing in of the banks.
 Hotel Jefferson and the Jefferson County court house are in danger of falling within the next forty eight hours.
 The river continues to eat its way in- to the heart of the business district.
 Hundreds of trees are being tied at the waters edge without effect.
 A large plantation on the north side of the river Is gradually disappear ing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-03
DEMOCRATS MAY CAPTURE HOUSE Republicans Are Much
 Concerned. GOSSIP FROM WASHINGTON New Congress Will Come in With
 New President. Both sides Are Counting On Personal Popularity Of Their Respective
 Candidates In Shaping Con-
 gressIonal ResuIts.
GOSSIP FROM WASHINGTON

Washington. Nov, 2--The computers of probable election results, of whom Washington boasts more than her quota. are not permitting the over shadowing importance of the presi- dentiaI contest to cause them to close their eyes to the circumstances that a new Congress will come in with the new President, whoever he may be, and there is much concern regarding its political complexion
 All concede that there is no pos stbtity Of a Democratic Senate, but there is more room for speculation re- garding the House of Representatives
 Before the adjournment of the last session. the Democratic leaders in the House made no effort to conceal their tant legislative body and while their Republican opponents met these taunts with smile. they have not been un- concerned. They know that the pres ent Republican control may be re- versed by Democratic gains in com paratively few congressional districts. They are awake to the fact that even less disastrous revolution than took place in 1908 would cause the change they fear, for the Democrats then cap tured twenty eight districts which haN OSSu ASAa UJ 1ASPuhk1S0ktas WHSISho only twenty-two reversals would now be necessary to give the House to the Democrats. They are axerting them selves to prevent any such change.
 The Democratic managers make no secret of the fact that they are giving their special attention to the close districts, to those having Republican majorities of 5000 or less. There are many such in the Mississippi Valley states. and in those they are doing their most earnest work. At the same time they are not sighting the labor districts of eastern states. They con- tend that prospects are good.
 The Republicans make no conceA- sions, but even claim increased Repub- iican representation in kh6 6lst Con- gress. "rhe country" they say, Twill not place the revision of the tariff in the hands of the enemies of the tariff''
 Both sides are counting much on the personal popularity of their respective presidential candidates in shaping the congressional results.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-03
sherman Predicts Victory.

Kingston, N Y. Nov, 2-Predicting Republican victory in state and nation tomorrow, James s. Sherman. Repub- Hcan candidate for Vice President, closed his campaign here tonight, speaking at two meetings where his reception was only equaled by the enthusiasm displayed at the mention of Governor Hughes name.
 T have no unkind word for Mir Bryan" he said. He is a good, Christian gentleman who practices what he breaches. but if called upon to act upon national policies or na- tional finance, would he not then practice what he has been preaching for twelve years?"
 Referring to the state situation. Mir. sherman after stating that Governor Hughes record in office has elevated the moral tone of the entire state said: n
 Not to elect hila Is to tell the whole country we do not know a good thing. But we are going to keep him We are going down to the Harlem bridge tomorrow night with I70.0oO majority and I predict that all the cohorts of Tammany Hall, with all their schemes for subverting the peoples will. can not overcome it."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-03
P VAN ENDS
 HIS CAMPAIGN LastSpeech Was Beauti-
 fu1 Peroration. LINCOLN GIVES OVATION Awaits Verdict of the People With
 Confidence. It Was Notable Day For Mir. Bryan In Kansas-Audiences Were
 Greater Than Any Pre-
 vious Campaign.
 
LINCOLN GIVES OVATION

Lincoln, Neb.. Nov. 2--The greatest demonstration in the history of Lin- coin was given to Mir. Bryan by his fellow townsmen tonight on his return to his home city at the close of his campaign.
 Not partisan in character, 1t was participated in by Democrats and Re- publieans alike. and the Democratic candidate was driven through streets eheered by almost the entire popula- ton of/the city. The reception was rendered him as citizen of Lincoln rather than as candidate and in the speech he avoided all reference to par tisan issues.
 In the parade which followed hIs automobile from the union station. however. many political transparencies were carried
 Mir. BTyan reached hts home city at s:s0 o'clock tonight on his special train. coming direct from Kansas where he had spent the day in final whirl of speech-making. His train was met at the union station by tremendous crowd and as the carriages and automobiles forming his im- mediate escort started across the viaiuct from the railroad station, the great parade fell Into line behind him, The parade moved through the main street of the city through solid masses of cheering humanity, and after cir cling through the city. returned to the Hotel Lincoln. where MT. Bryan spoke. A great shout rose from the multi tpde, filling the square as he appear ed.
 He was introduced by Frederick c. Sheppard. President of the Bryan Club. and spoke for half an hour.
 MT. Bryan's speech was greeted with vociferous cheering The candidate was moved to tears as he made an af- fectionate reference to his wife. and when he closed, the demonstration ac- corded him was such as he rarely had experienced in his three campaigns.
 T believe I am going to be elect ed,' he said. More than that, I be- lieve it is going to be more than a bare victory. I believe that there is stirring of the conscience of the American people, a moral awakening, an uprising that means a sweeping victory. and will swear in your pres ence that no one who votes for me will ever have occasion to be ashamed of the vote he casts"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-03
"cHURcH OF PETRoLEUM..
Frank MOnnett Speaks Out To The
 Methodlsfn

Frank MOnnett Speaks Out To The
 Methodlsfs.
 New York, Nov, 2-"The Methodist Church has laid itself open to being called The Church of Holy Petro- leum. :"
 Thus Frank S. Monnett, who was appointed a special attorney by PresI- dent Roosevelt for the prosecution of the Standard oil Company began an address to the Methodist preachers at their Monday meeting.
 MT. Monnett Is trustee of the Methodist Wesleyan University in Ohio, and Is in this city on business connected with that institution.
 He continued: The Kansas Metho- dists, Ohio Congregationalists ana the Pennsylvania Dutch Reformed were robbed of their oil. coal and iron lands making men, women and children bv millions pay 100 to 300 per cent more for cook stoves. hardware, coal and kerosene than open normal competition would effect.
 "As a Methodist, son and grandson of Methodlsts. I want to protest against the receiving of stolen goods under the plea of sanctity and the exonera- ton of international kleptomania.''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-03
MORSE CASE CLOSING
LAWYERS WILL CONCLUDE ARGU-
 MENTS TODAY.
Verdict Is Not Expected Until Wednes- day-COunts Charging MisaR- prODriatiOn of Bank Funds
 Thrown Out.

New York, Nov. 2-An election day verdict by the jury which is consid- ering the cases of Charles W. Morse and Alfred H. Curtis. former officials of the National Bank of North America, on trial in the United States court here charged with violation of the National banking laws, was rendered improb- able today.
 Tomorrow, it now appears, will be oc- cupied with the concluding arguments by the prosecution and the defense, so that the case is not likely to go to the jury until some time on Wednesday.
 The attorneys for Morse and Curtis began the final moves in the case to- day, by securing the dismissal of the counts in the indictment against their clients referring to the Calvin Austin loan of S1O,00O in connection with which misappropriation had been charged. With this matter decided, the summing up for the defense proceeded.
 Charles E. Littlefeld addressed the jury in behalf of Morse and former Judge William K. olcott argued In ex- tenuation of the irregularities laid at the door of Curtis.
 MT. LAttleheld, in his defense of Morse, laid great stress on the intent of his client. which, he declared. had always been of the best.
 In opening his argument for Curtis, former JuuEt OlCONb iGN4GW6u blameless antecedents of his client and called attention to the high regard in which he was held by the banking fra ternity. If he had erred. 1t was only in reposing too great faith in the fin- ancial responsibility of Mir. Morse Mir Olcott declared. No motive whatever could be advanced as to why Curtis should endanger his band. MT. olcott said.
 At this point, the advanced hour caused an adjournment to be taken un- til tomorrow at 1:30 o'clock.
 After MT. Olcott has concluded his summing up for Curtis. United States District Attorney Stimson will sum up for the prosecution.
 The indications are that Judge Hough will not make his charge before Wed nesday morning. the case going to the jury at its conclusion, probably In the afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-03

Labor as 1t has been outlined and pro- mulgated by the executive council
 (Signed.) John Mitchell"
 This city was alive with political activity throughout the day. meetings being fin progress long before the Taft special arrived at o'clock.
 Among the prominent speakers at the several meetings were United States Senator La Toilette of wiscon- sin. Secretary Garfield and Represen- tative Burke of Pennsylvania.
 Judge Taffs three speeches here to- night dwsN largely with the labor question. He again emphasized his denial of charges against him of un- fairness and asserted his friendliness to labor. Ills special train left shortly before II o'clock for Cincinnati, where 1t will arrive early tomorrow morn ing
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-03
ELECTION NEWS TONIGHT

The Advertiser according will show the from the general election tonight with seeopdOn the of Dexter Avenue and Lawrence Shee.
 The for and showing the being made on larger scale than known before Alabama The fullest possible will be received and displayed from County. State and United States.
 Toe election will be received The Advertiser Building leased Associated Press and special and the service Southern Bell Telephone Company will also be employed In every telegraph and telephone facility Montgomery will be used
 The State election of The Advertiser will be especially full as its large corps correspondents will the election probably has never been covered before
 As for the National election The Advertiser has enlisted the service of every important agency insure accuracy and promptness
 Friends of The Advertiser invited avail themselves OF the quick news service.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-03
FIRE IN PHILADELPHIA.
Flames Tn Lumber Yards Cause La
 Of R75O.ONO.


 Philadelphia, Nov. "A spectacular fire that was marked by many thrill ing incidents. destroyed the lumber yards of R. A. and J. J. Williams in the northwestern section of the city tonight entaillng a loss estimated at S75O.OC0.
 The yard is on a rectangular piece of ground at Glenwood and Sedgley ave- nues and Cumberland, York and Twen- ty-Second streets. and close beside the tracks of the Pennsylvania Railroad. As a result of the fierce blaze. south ern and western trains were held up for several hours. A line of the Phil adelphia Rapid Transit Company cross es Glenwood avenue also at the scene of the blaze. This bridge caught fire and the heat warped the rails 80 that traffic was tied up.
 It is believed the fire was of incen- diary origin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-03
MACK WIRES TO MALLORY

Selma. Nov s-(speoial)-Lao tonight H S. Mallory Chairman Committee received the following of the Democratic National Committee. in New York.
 "The fight New York will give 6oOOO Indiana are sure We addition will States have not "An and stand firm and
  victory the splendid ership of Nebraskan."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-03
HERBERT WELLS DEAD.

New Orleans Man Commits Suicide in
 Philadelphia.
 Philadelphia, Nov. A.-Herbert Wells. aged 26 years, who from cards found in his pockets. Is supposed to be from New Orleans. committed suicide in prominent hotel here today by taking carbolic acid.
 In an unmailed letter found In his room, which began Dear Pal" the suicide said he had met with reverses in Norfolk, and that he had been un. able to secure employment here with out references.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-03
wEATHER FoREcAsT.

Washington, Nov. 2.-FOr AIRbamaI Showers TuesdayJ Wednesday faIrI light to fresh variable wiRds, shiftlng ta nOrths
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-03

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-01
Personal and General.

The funeral services over the remains of William Duggan. who was fatally burned in a mine explosion yesterday. will be held from St. Catherines church, Pratt City, at o'clock Monday after noon. The Rev F. c. Doyle will off, ciate. The remains are now at the resi- oence of MT. James Vallery, 2S21 Avenue D. from which place the funeral proces sion will start. Interment will be made at Pratt City
 At a recent meeting of Ensley Aerie No. 1150 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. resolutions was unanimously adopted to extend the use of their rooms to the reunion visitors. They will accommodate about 50 visitors. The generous action on the part of the lodge was approved and authorized by the trustees, E. B. Patton C. J. Harper and W. T. Daniels.
 MT. and Mrs. J. R. Kelley and Miss Annie Kelley of Broyles were the guests of MT. and Mrs. J. H. Jones at dinner today.
 Miss Patricia Strubling and Miss Myria Morris of Florence are visiting Mrs Felix Fuller, Avenue H and Twentieth street
 The friends of Mrs. A. H. Moore of Avenue H will be pleased to learn he IS much improved from his recent severe
 illness.
 Miss Annie Fonville of Mexico Mo. IS visiting her aunt, Mrs. w. T. Fonville, Avenue F and Twentieth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-01
TEMPERANCE SOCIETY WILL
 CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY

Saratoga May 31.-The tooth ami yersary of the founding of the first American temperance society, in tho town of Moreau Saratoga county, by Dr Billy J. Clark, will be. celebrated bv a 1O-days international congress to be held in this place beginning Sun day. June IA, and ending Tuesday, June 23 and to be known as 'the Worlds Temperance Centennial Congress" Gov ernor Charles F. Hughes of New York state and notable company of dis tinguished public men and women and temperance leaders of international reputation will be the guests of Sara toga Springs upon this occasion.
 The formal address of welcome will be delivered by Governor Hughes at the afternoon session of the congress in Convention hall on Monday, June h Hon. Oliver w. Stewart of Illinois and Hon. Seaborn Wright of Georgia will respond Practically all the temper ance societies throughout the world and churches of all denominations will be represented including Protestants. Catholics and Jews. The governors or 25 states of the United States have ap- pointed official representatives and deIegati tions will be present from Eng land, Scotland Sweden, Germany, Hun gary, Belgium and perhaps France and Ireland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-01

1 battle of today and will be the victory of tomorrow. No work is honorable that cannot be done under the eye of God. No business is legitimate that cannot be carried with the sanction of heaven. This swings the hammer and aX saw and chisel, hoe and blow. office and pulpit into the same line-the glory of God in all that men do.
 The man who does not honor the church of God is not wise. She has done much for which. she should be criticised, but taken on the long lines of life she has done more for the better ment of human life than any other insti- tuition. She has shed blood through ig- norance she has blighted life through zeal for dogma, but she has made the best men in science, in art, in literatur in commerce, in peace, in lIindliness that the world ever saw
 Our problem is: Can rich man go through the eye of q needle" A camel cannot. From the misuse of the possible good to the world through it's accumula- ted wealth, one is on the eve of saying q rich man may squeeze into the King dom-money and not wax is going to send the evangelist to the heathern. wealth will house the poor and provide TOT the destitute.
 I hope no sign will appear in my time when my countrymen shall so far forget themselves as not to know that goodly homes, cattle and silver and gold are worth only what they can buy in the souls of men for the Kingdom of God.
 May this church a single unit In the great force of God on the earth, Sd let this light shine that men seeing your good works may glorify your father in heaven"
 We slip easily from Moses to Jesus as the interpreter of the old leader of