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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-02
prosperity and there will be steady

prosperity and there will be a steady operation with them.
 A large force of men who have been working on slack time for the past few weeks at the big steel plant expect in the next fortnight to be given in- structions to start up at Full force and steady employment with full compile ment of men will be the order of the day. Steel rail Is again beginning to show signs of great activity and the larger iron highways of the country are feeling their way looking to plac- ing large sized orders for the product.
 Coal and Coke.
 The coaB production in Alabama shows but little improvement over week ago. It is believed that the de- mand for coal will take on an improve ment coincident to that in the iron and steel trades The Alabama coal pro- ducers can meet a much stronger de- mand than that now being enjoyed.
 There is still strong price being demanded for coke and some aeeumula- ton of the product is being worked for. The coke consumers are confident that the demand for the product this win ter is goin- to reqr' fe all that can be manufactured. There Is a little coke being set aside for a rainy day" but it is not gathering fast enough "A large number of ovens are in operation and others will be started up when in condition,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-02
RATrLEsHIP DEFECTS.
Action of the Newport Conference is
 Made Public.

-
 Made Public.
 Washington, Nov. 1-In view of the order of the Secretary of the Navy re- voking the prohibition here recently placed against officers who attended the Newport conference from giving It's action, an officer who was prominently identified with the entire proceedings of the conference. today stated that 1t had substantiated the charges of de- f.cts pointed out in Commander Reyes letter on that subject with a few minor exceptions This officer has been fore most in his denunciation of naval de- teets.
 The conference decided. he stated. that very few of these defects could he remedied in the North Dakota and Delaware which are now forty per cent completed. but suggested that if practicable, additional case armor of about 100 tons could be placed around the smoke pipes and up-takes to pro- tect them against splinters. The armor now being five inches, the additional armor would increase the protection to eight inches. They recommended that if practicable, an additional fire control mast be placed onward of the smoke stacks, So hat in case the vision from the rear mast is obscured by smoke, clear view could be secured from the other position.
 Tho conference also hesltated about making extensive changes Tn the plans of the Florida and Utat, as the plans of these vessels required five or six months for their preparation, and any change that would involve a change of weights to any considerable extent, would require a reconstruction of the plans.
 As now ( 1igntd, the two aft turrets of the Florida and Utah type are on the same level. and it was proposed if practicable. to raise the second tur- ret from aft so as to allow 1t to fire over the aft turret. This is proposed because in the event Cn aft turret as now designed, being disabled in certain positions. the firing from the second turret would limited. The weight go added to the turret from aft could be counterbalGnced by lowering the middle turret.
 The important subject of what ought to be the type of the next NattleshIps to be designed, the kind of gattery they should carry and their arnor. the con ference has not decided.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-02

why there s-.1uiG = full Democratic vote fin Alabama In this contest.
 ''The Sout. Is now and has been for many years in the minority in Con- ess and the electoral vote and there Is a constantly renewed effort to reduce our strength in both. Our small vote in national ~ont, has been the chief argument of our enemies. Again our enemies take pride in the popular vote of the country as they have a right to do. Up to the time of the split in the party from 1878 with one exception a united Democracy has had a plurality of the populcr <vote. Alabama, of course, is going for Bryan in the elect oral college, but his popular majority should be made as large as possible.
 T hope the Democrats everywhere in this district will see to it that full vote is cast in thls Slection. The South can hope for nothing by a continuance of the Republican Party and on the other hand a change in the administra- ton of the government will necessar- fly be beneficial in many ways.
 The absurd cry of business depres- sion under Democratic rule is not sup ported by the facts and no thoughtful reader of history can believe in 1t.
 Let us do our part towards chang ing the dang Sds tendencies of the government, and restoring 1t to its an- cient form wien favoritism is no lon- ger recognized. and the individual is given his liberty regulated by --lpartial law"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-02
ALL SAINTS DAY
BEAUTIFUL SERVICES AT ST.
 JOHNS CHURCH.
Memorials In Honor Of Departed Mem-
 bers Were Accepted By The Rec- tor and Set Apart for .L Them.

There was a large attendance at St Johns Church Sunday morning and the serivces were all appropriate to Al were along the line of remembrance of these who had departed but not to exclusion of the idea of goodnesa among those with whom we are in every day contact. As the day was eminently fit for such a service, at the conclueion of his sermon he set apart for the purposes intended and &C., cepted in the name of St. Johns Church the following memorials:
 Four solid offertory plates. 1. To the glory of God and in low ing memory of Bessie Hilman Banks 1907.
 l. To the Glory of God and in. lov- ing memory of Bettie Lathrop Led yard. Born December 25. 1s42. En- tered in Rest, January, 1903.
 2. To the Glory of God and in low ing memory of Harry Lee Davidson. Born March 26. 1874. Entered into Rest. January 10, 1905.
 One oak clergy stall with carved an- gels-To the Glory of God and in low ing memory of John c. Hurter and Alice Hammond Hurter.
 Two tabiets-On first plate of tablet:
 Many friends have caused these tablets to be set up to perpetuate the memory of Richard Fraser Michel, eminent physician. courteous gentle man. devoted churchman.
 On second plate of tablet:
 Sacred to the memory of Richard Fraser Michel. doctor in medicine. Born In Charleston February Is, 1887. Died in Montgomery, April 1s, 1906. "I was glad when they said unto me we will so Into the house of the Lord"
 On these tablets on raised letters are the Creed. the Lords Prayer and the Ten Commandments.
 Two large doors, In memory of spen- cer Crane Marks. On first door the inscriptions:
 Lord. who shall dwell in Thy Tab ernacle? Even he that Ieadeth an. un- corrupt life and speaketh the truth from ifis heart. a
 On second door: aatoh.
 To the Glory of God and in loving memory of Spencer Crane Marks. ves- tryman of this parish thirty-two years; junior warden eight years. Born March T, 1840. Died January l2 1904. The memory of the just are blessed.
 In the course of his remarks Mir. Cobbs quoted these lines: Were a star quenched on high,
 For ages would It's light. Still travelling downward through the
 sky,
 Beam on our mortal sight. So when a good man dies.
 For years beyond our ken, The light he leaves behind him Hes
 Upon the paths of men,
 
 At the night service strong ser mon was preached by Rev Wyatt Hunter Brown from the text, "The old men dream dreams and the young men See visions" The music at both ser vices was exceptionally fine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-02
BALKAN SITUATION.
Russin Drops Idea of Proposed Inter
 national Congress.


 national Congress.
 St Petersburg. Nov. 1 - interest in the Balkan situat ton Is centered in the positive statements of several Parlia- mentary leaders that Russia has de- termined to drop the idea ef the pro- posed international congress and will refuse to recognize the annexation by Austro Hungary of Bosnia and Herze- govina-
 This Is. although purporting to be from offciai sources not entirely exact, Russia has finally committed herself to the princiLel that the question of the annexation of provinces may be dis- cussed in a conference of the powers and Austria will permit the status of Bosnia to be included in the program. but only on condition that the dele gates will refrain from questioning her action, and content themselves with registering the abrogation of the arti- cle referring to this matter in the Ber- lin treaty.
 The Foreign once states that the ne- gotiations between Russia. Austro- Hun gary and other powers on this ques- ton are still in progress and consld- CTS that an acceptable formula for sub mission to the congress man ultimate ly be found. 1t is dificult, however. to foresee how a satisfactory agreement may be reached without one side or the other withdrawing its eonteatton
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-02
NIGHT SCHOOL PLAN
WILL PLACARD AND CHRCULARIzE
 THE CITY.
May Have One Central School in Heart of City and AnOaher on Out skirts for old and
 Young.

Dr. B. c. Ehrenreich, chairman of the Citizens Committed, making ar engagements for the formation of night schools to be conducted under the di- rection of the Board of Education, is pleased with the first results of the committees work and says the adver- tising of the school will be almost com pleted by this afternoon.
 It is the plan of the committee to placard the city and distribute circu- lars in the Sunday-sch ools and day schools thus more quickly reaching the illiterate classes with whom the promoters of the night school are try Ing to get in touch.
 It is the tentative plan of the Board of Education to establish a night school in the central part of the city for more advanced students, the sessions being of from one and a half to two hours. five nights in the week. In this school a course of lectures on American Gov ernment, economies, and other subjects of public interest will be given, tAe curriculum being confined to advanced studies, with possible courses in book keeping, free-hand drawing, elementary sculpture and English literature.
 The school which the Board contem- plates establishing in the outskirts or the city will be partially connned to primary work for children who have to work during the day. and will have practically the same hours. This VIII in all probability be divided into two sections, one for the little children and the other for older people who nave heretofore been deprived of the ad- vantage of obtaining al elementary eo- ucation, the subdivision being deemed necessary to save thesei older ones the embarrassment of having to study with the children, 1t being feared that were they cIassed together the, more dim dent would stay away for tne reason given.
 At the meeting of preliminary discus sion a few nights ago. Captain Odom of the Salvation Army, who has been conducting such school in west Montgomery, says he will be glad 70 cooperate with the Board of Enuca- ton. recognizing their better facintles. and will De glad to place his schoiars in the new school.
 Many applications for enrolment have been made and indications point to success for the undertaking. Many of these applications have come from foreiRners who are in the city and who expect to make their homes here, ana these will be gladly received, It being tba opInion that the additional popu- Iation of the city will be the more as silv and readily assimilated by help ing them at once, than by an attempt to Americanize them en masse''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-02
LnomIn in Honored.

Tokio. Nov. Limited States Com missioner Loomis, who is still here in connection with the American exhibit at the Tokio exposition in 1917 and his wife. continue to receive as much at tention in this city as immediately after their arrival.
 Tn the course of a speech delivered at the Chamber of Commerce today, MT. Loomis said that the hearty reeep- tions accorded by the Japanese to the exposition commissioners. the Atlantic fleet and the Pacific business men had convinced the whole world of the sim cerity of Japan's protestations of friendship toward America and her de- sire for a continuance of the friendly relations of the past, while careful in- vestigations of the conditions in this country had brought conviction of the wonderful pssibilities of the future in store for Japan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-02
DISASTER AT SEA.
Story of BurainG of ship And Rescue

HR0EY OK 0WEA1UK OA GAAH AAG AsN@NeO
 of Crew.
 New York. Nov. IA story of fire at seq and timely rescue was brought to port tonight by the steamer Ad- miral Schley, from Port Antonio
 The Admiral Schley has on board the captain and crew of the four-masted schooner LuIie L. Pollard, which was bound for New York from Fernandina, Fla, with a cargo of lumber and whlcn was burned at sea last night.
 Captain J. C. Powell. of the sehoon- CT told the story of the disaster. IL was at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. he said. when the schooner was in latitude 35.3O, longitude 74.20, that the steward struck a match in the engine room to light the sideliEhts Im- mediately there was an explosion. which set fire to the entire forward house. containing two tanks of gasoline which was used to supply the hoisting engine. The mate. who was sitting on tbe doorstep of the engine room. ana the steward were thrown on deck. but both miraculously escaped unhurt. The fire spread rapidly and the sea men fled to the stern without saving any of their effects. Had it not been for the timely arrival of the steamer Admiral Schley which reached them about forty-five minutes after the tiFs started. they might all have pertshed as if would have been impossible TOT a lIfA.Sboat to live in the high sea. The Pollard was owned in Philadel- phia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-02
BAPTISTS' REVIVAL
REV. W. ,. RAY AT ABAMs AVENUE
 CHURCH.
BexfnninG of Ten Days Revival Sunday Was Full of Interest and
 Large Congregations Al

Beginning of Ten Days Revival Sumouy
 Was Full of Interest and
 Large Congregations
 Attended.
 What promises to be the inception of one of the greatest revivals known in the Capital City in many years was evident at the conclusion of the II o'clock services at the Adams Avenue Baptist Church Sunday.
 Rev. W. J. Ray. evangelist, began a ten days meeting and selected Faith" as his morning theme, refer ring to the second chapter of Mark 2-14 verses relating the thrilling mar rative of the man of palsy borne of four men, who, because of the multitude or the people, being unable to enter the house where Christ was preaching, as- cended and let the sick of the palsy down through the tiling.
 Mir Ray preached an eloquent ana forcefuI sermon as well as as practical one. referring to the gross careless ness with reference to attending our sick at the present time; also lack of general. sympathy and help, not only prayerful, but personal assistance to the bereaved and suffering.
 One of the largest congregations witnessed In some time was out at the morning service.
 Mir. Ray spoke without fear or ia vor He stated that Christian people were neglecting their duty because they claimed not to have time to lena a helping hand.
 At the night services, Mir. Ray spoke from the old familiar. but al- ways appropr -te subject of the Prod igaI Son." In his introductory remarks MT. Ray stated that people begin stn- ming by degrees and ultimately they find themselves on the bleak noun tain of sin and sorrow. woe and mis- cry.
 With very fitting remarks, Mir. Ray illustrated the story in forceful way At the conclusion several hands went up for an interest in the prayers of the praying people that they see them selves as did the prodigal son after lfv- ing in luxury and waste, and resolved to return to his father. He emphasized the joy which it afforded the father to witness his sons return, comparing this very minute with the Joy in Heaven over one sinner that repenteth
 The service was dismissed by pr. Crumpton with an invocation especial ly prepared for those requesting an in- terest In the prayers of the people; also tmplorinR Jehovah for a blessing upon the Adams Avenue Baptist Church.
 The morning servicesatoday will be- gin at 10 o'clock instead of Il as an- nounced las. night. The evening serv- ices will commence at 7:30 o'clock.
 A large congregation attended and considerable interest was manifested.
 MT Ray announced that his singer, MT. J. H. -yeinand, of Mobile, will ar rive tonight and conduct the song service from 7:30 to p. m. Mir. Weinand comes highly recommended az a singer and the outlook now for a revival is indeed gratifying.
 hearty welcome Is being extended to everybody at all tl-ese services.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-02
BUSY SESSION FOR
 ALDERMEN OF THE CITY

An adverse report on the matter of reducing tte liquor license as provided In the re-arranged schedule IS expected from the Judiciary Committee of the City Council tonight. but in spite of this. it Is -heved the end of the mat ter is not yet.
 The three remaining annual reports, those of the City Treasurer, City Clerk and City Waterworks Depart nent, are expected to be handed in, and a very lengthy report from the Street Committee is also ;0oked for. It has been said the Street Committee will recommend paving Perry Street, which will give rise to "more talk"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-02
RECEPTION TO AMERICANS.
Business Men From United States Em-
 tertaAned fin Japan.

O0SAhGSB HACM Y rum CMANG0 SHAaGe kSmS
 tertained in Japan.
 Kobe. Japan. Nov. 1.-The reception which was accorded the visiting busi- ness men from the Pacific Coast of the United States today, on their ar- rival here, was of a most enthusiastic nature and attended by scenes of popu- lar demonstrations such as have not been observed here since the exciting days of the Japanese- Russian war.
 Today the Americans, accompanied by the governor of this province and many high municipal and provincial officials. were entertained on a trip about the beautiful inland Sea of Ja- pan. the excursion being made in a steamer especially chartered for the occasion. Returning. the party visited the stock yards and many large in- dustrial plants near the city.
 Tonight the feature of the entertain ment was a large torchlight proces- sion.
 The Americans have been greatly impressed not only with what they have seen of the modern life of Japan but with the cordiality of their reeep- ton as well.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-02
An unfair Hurffen.

Demopolis is the largest and richest community of Marengo C. unty, yet, when man makes a trip to the court house of that county to prosecute a thief. serve on a jury or pay his taxes
 he has to travel 103 miles and lose two or three days. H -lp the people of North Marengo by voting for the New County Amendment and thus relieve them of that unfair burden. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-02
Jenerson,s Political C .eainess,

Jefferson County now has one United States Senator. the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the District Congressman, the Circuit Judge, the Chancellor, and a number of other offi- cials. Do the people of Alabama want Jefferson to have all the honors? If they do not the oters will support the New County Amendment. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-02
TRIBUTES TO. NORMAN.
Several Thousand Representatives Ol Confederate Organizations At-
 tend Exercises.

New Orleans La. Nov, 1-Several thousand representatives of the Con- federate organizations today took part in the exercises attendant upon the oonsecration of the tomb at Metairie Cemetery. where the body of General George Norman. founder of the United Confederate Veterans, is to repose
 General Norman. who was a Ken tuckian. resided in New Orleans for a number of years prior to his cath in 1902 He was the originator of the idea of forming the United Confederate Veterans and called the first conven- ton which met as Confederate re- union. The tomb and monument in Metairie Cemetery will furnish a tribute to his memory from the people of the South.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-02
THE SOCIAL WORLD.
Mrs. J. NJ. De Cottes, Paper Made First
 Appearance.


 The Social World the weekly paper devoted to society and affairs of in- terest to women and edited by Mrs. J M. De Cottes made It's first appearance yesterday. The first issue was antici- pated with considerable interest and it was received with favor.
 The paper was larger than had al first been intended by its founder. II was filled with interesting personal and society news and with informa- ton of interest to the women of Mont gomery. It was printed on fine book paper and made altogether a hand some appearance. It was illustrated with two cuts of beautiful women, prominent in Montgomery society.
 Mrs. De Cottes, the editor, was for many years in charge of the Society and woman's Department of The Ad- vertiser. The social world Is issued every Sunday morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-02
He was brought on board the steam

He was brought on board the steam CT at Cherbourg by the custodians of that institution. The hospital authori- ties refused to take the responsibility of pr. Moore's release. but a relative made application to the American ann bassador who secured consent for his transfer to America. He was accom- panied by E. II. FuIenwider.
 pr. Moore, who comes of a we'll known Virginia family. became sur Eeon in the navy in 1899 and served until 1908, when he was suspended by the Secretary of the Navy for six months, at the expiration of that time resuming his duties for a-brief periodA until his condition necessitated plac- ing him In the French asylum. He left later today for Alexandria. Va. in Mir FulenWider's custody.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-02
URGES THAT A LARGE
 DEMOCRATIC VOTE BE CAST
Hon. s. II. Dent Issues Appeal to Voters
 of the District and State.

Hon. S. H. Dent. nominee for Con- gress from the Second District for the long term, yesterday issued an inter- vlew urging all Democrats to go to the polls and made Alabama's vote as large as possible. MT. Dent has no fear but the Democratic majority of the State will be as large as usual, but he urges an even larger vote to answer the at- tack from the North on the SouthI
 Mir. Dent said:
 50 far as the Congressional Demo- cratic ticket r. concerned in this Dis trict 1t has no opposition. There is, however, opposition tickets in the elect oral college. There are many reasons
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-02
Ien. .n,s nig TerrItory.

Jefferson County has more territory than the combined counties in which are located Louisville. Atlanta, Nash vile and Richmond. Why should that county be kept intact until 1t makes A complete job by absorbing the politi- cal power of the State? Vote for the New County Amendment. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-02
Col. M. L. wood. Return. Home.

Col. M- L. Woods Heturns HOme,
 Colonel Michael l.. Woods. who has been absent in upper East Tennessee for the past three months visiting rel atives and friends. .as returned home.
 His friends will be glad to know that he comes perfectly restored to his usual good health.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-02
FIRE IN FLORIDA.
Town of Mulberry Has Hundred Thou.
 sand Dollar Blaze.

Mulberry. Fla. Nov. Fire today destroyed a large portion of the Null berry plant of the Prairie Peddle and Phosphate Company.
 The employees of the company bat tied with the fire for several hours before the flames could be extinguish- ed. The entire drying plant, dry bin gether with a boarding house, hotel and two private residences were burned to the ground. The loss is estimated at S100,000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-02
Woman,n Missionary societr

The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church will hold it's November meeting at the church this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. A full att tendance Is earnestly requested.
 Mrs. M A. Waller,
 President. Mrs. T. ". Hannon
 Secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-02
Notice Ladies, Memorial Association

Notice Ladies' Memorial Association. The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies Memorial Association will take place at the residence of the Presi- dent. Mrs, M. D. Blob on Tuesday at 1I:40 a. m. A full attendance Is earn estIy requested by order of,
 Mrs. M. D. Blob,
 President Mrs. Mary R. Arlington.
 Secretary.