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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-10-25

The present epidemic III Ehgldhu
and on the Continent of bank robberies
and attempted bank robberies, empha-
sizes the fact that this species of crime
is now carried out far more systemati-
calIy than was formerly the case. The
methods employed by the thieves, too,
are varied to meet the exigencies of
each particular crime.
Thus. the recent sensational coup at
the Southampton docks branch of
LLOYD s bank was worked upon what
is known to the "erooks" who en-
gineer these "high-class jobs" as the
''stall system.
Four confederates are necessary
when working the "stan system. /"
One, the "stall, engages the cashier
in conversation. This he does outside
the building, if he can so arrange it,
and then his task is a comparatively
easy one. But it is not always possible
to decoy cashier away, and the job
is then more difficult
The "stall'' has to talk in such
way as to engross his listener s atten-
ton, while at the same time covering
the movements of the sneak as the
man is called who actually commits
the robbery. favorite plan is to
bring with him into the bank a copy
of a large-size morning newspaper.
This he pretends to consult as to the
market price of certain stocks and
shares, which he makes out that he
wishes to negotiate. He rustles the
sheets in turning them over, and talks
in a loud, high-pitched voice. He says
he is short-sighted, and asks the cash
Ter to tell him whether a certain stock
is quoted at, say SIS OF s19s, says
Pearson's Weekly.
The official naturally does his best
to oblige, talking all sorts of trouble
for the new client who he thinks will
prove a remunerative one. Meanwhile
behind mis- back, the "sneak, - wear
ing noiseless rubber shoes, is making
a clean sweep of everything in the
shape of notes and gold he can lay his
hands upon.
These two, the "stall," and the
Sneak" are the principals, and they
divide between them one half of the
total proceeds of the robbery. The re-
naming moiety is appropriated, in
equal shares, by the mouse and the
"cat. - The duty of the first named
is to drive the cab, or motor car, in
which the thieves afterward make
good their escape. The "cat" is
stationed outside to give warning to
the "stall" of the approach of stran-
gers, in which case a hasty excuse is
made and a hurried retreat beaten.
Another method of bank robbers is
to scrape acquaintance with tie cash
Ter after business hours and seize an
opportunity to take an impression of
his keys. This is not such a difficult
matter as might be imagined, for these
bank robbers are invariably well-dress-
ed, well-spoken men of the world, fire.
quenting the best hotels and spending
money freely.
There was a case some little time
back in which the cashier of a branch
bank in certain big town in the Mid
lands was the victim. He played bill !
lizards, and the thieves, of course, pat |
ronized the same saloon.
One of them pretended one night to
have bad cold, and stocked up huge
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-21
ALTAR BOYS COOL HEAD
 PREVENTS A FIRE PANIC

Chicago, March 20.-Rare presence of mind of James Berney, an altar boy of the Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, and the dis cipline by school fire drills, prevented q fire panic and probably loss of life in the crowded church yesterday.
 Just before the service, the lad, who Is IA yeArs old. entered and started to light the candles before the altar.
 The lower candles were lighted and then the upper ones were set ablaze. and the lads work scented complete when one of the candles high up on the altar went out.
 Young Berney climbed up the nar- row stairway and just had succeeded in lighting the troublesome candle whom his white surplicef futtered di- rectly into the flames of lower ta- per.
 The lace immediately took fire and several cries of Fire, fire" came from the congregation. Realizing the dam ger of melting panic, as well as of making a misstep which might topple him over many other blazing candles. the boy stood perfectly still on the steps, while the surpiice blazed itself out Several men ran forward and extinguished the dying flames and carried the lad down. The whole con- gregation after the first cry of fire" seemed hypnotIzed by the boys quiet ness and q quick rush for the doors was averted.
 When taken into the vestry room. 1t was found that Berney had escaped burns almost miracuiously.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-21
CAMPAIGN CLOSING
TONIGHT MARKS LAST OF PARTI-
 SAN CONVENTIONS.
With Gunter Meeting at the Montgom- cry Theatre and Tyson Meeting ct the Court House Rallies
 Are Concluded.

The municipal campaign. as regards rallies and conventions. is closed to- night. ya 5
 Gaston Gunter. candidate for the Mayora}ty, will hold a rally in the Montgomery Theatre.
 ]. c. Tyson, candidate for the May orally. will hold a rally in the Mont gomery County court house.
 The two are the last public meetings the parties will hold. They conclude a series of gatherings that have been marked with enthusiasm and intensity of loyalty. e
 Both parties conclude the campaign by claiming victory. The confidence of each Is expressed not only in speech but in act. while both parties are work ing hard each of them claims that 1t is working only to make assurance doubly sure. to make not only a ma jority but an overwhelming majority.
 The Rules of Voting.
 How, when and where to vote is a problem that not all of Montgomery 2 citizens have yet solved. Simply ex- pressed here are the rules:
 Every voter must have from Mont gomery County certificate of regis tration;
 Every voter must be pledged mem Der of the Democratic Party;
 Every voter must have been resi- dent of Montgomery County six
 Every voter must have been resi- dent of the ward or the beat in which he offers his ballot three months = - - ' . -- = - =. .... :.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-21
REGULAR TEAM WON
 LAST GAME OF SEASON

The Y. M. c. A. basket ball team played its last game of the season last night. defeating the Texas State League team by a score of 49-27. The Texas team led for the first few mos Ments of play, but when the Montgom- cry aggregation got to working 1t was all off and soon became a question of the score only. The Texas team took the place of Auburn which was forced to cancel their game because of the death of an athlete at that school Thursday
 The line up and score was as fol- lows: ss.
 Montgomery-HalI forward: Davis, forward; Paterson. center;5 Hood, guard; Susong, guard.
 Texas-Hannon. forward: Alley, forward: Jack son. center; Washburn guard: Mapes, guard.
 Goals from field, Hall, 8 : Davis, {: Paterson. 6: Susong, [; Alley, q; Han- non, 8. Washburn, |.
 Goals from foul. susong. g; Alley. 6; Washburn, 5.
 Referee Kuckert
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-21
MISS SIGHTLER WON
 W. (. I. U. SILVER MEDAL

A silver medal contest was held at T:80 o'clock last night at the South side Baptist Church under the auspices or the, Woman.s Temperance Union very pleasing program had been prepared. and much interest was man ifested, in the exercises of the even Ing. The large crowd present thor- ougfiy enjoyed the program
 There were five contestants for the medal and the recitaticns were all ex- cellent, evincing careful preparation snd considerable talent for declama- ton. Of the recitations, however, that of Miss Ruth SightIer was deemed most worthy of the medal, while Miss Lurline Cotton received honorable men, ton. A pretty feature of the enter tainment was the presentation of hand some bouquets to all of the contest ants by Mrs. Stella Nell.
 The committee who awarded the medal were H. J. wiilingham, I. M. Heard and Rev. s. A. Cowar.
 The program was as follows:
 Selection by the choir.
 Scripture reading and prayer. Rev. Mir. Cowan. Rccitation--JuIia Collier.
 Recitation--Jessie Moore.
 Quartette--Messrs. J. J. Pierce, Hub Logan, Banks and Chiffon.
 Recitation-AJunior Jones.
 Recitation--Ruth Sightier.
 Recitation~-Luriine Cotton. : Recitation by Miss Amiola. Bingham. Plea for new members. Mrs. E. A. Parker.
 Presentation of medal by MT. H. J. Wiilingham. Mir. O. M. Heard and Rev. S. A. Cowan.
 Music,
 Benediction--Rev. S. A. Cowan.
 ft q
 Come to the Gunter Rally
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-21

Eufaula. March 2o.--(Special Capt J. R. Barr and his family are comfort ably quartered at their farm. seven miles south of the city. Captain Barr will devote his attention the remainder of the summer to agricultural pursuits and raising cattle. @'
 His son. Hamp Barr. of this city, will assist him in looking after his affairs.
 The pupils of the sixth grade of the public school enjoyed an outing yesterday picniciing in the woods in the suburbs of the city. They were chaperoned by their teacher, Mrs. Ida Pitts. and the day was enjoyed in fish- ing and other sports.
 H. J. Mcleod, we1l-known citizen, is seriously i'll at has home here. where he has been under the care of trained nurse for several weeks. Mir. Mcleod Is suffering from chronic troubles of an aggravated type and does not improve as his friends would wish to see.
 Greatly to the convenience of the business man, the lobbey of the post offce is now left open until 10 o'clock Heretofore it has been closed at S:30 o'clock. Arrangements have further been perfected whereby the police are provided with the key and in case of necessity 1t can be enterd at any hour
 Everybody Invited to Montgomery Theatre Toniwht.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-21

Some unknown man. apparently. both crank and Southerner is sending bushel of postal cards into Mont gomery attacking the memory of President Jefferson Davis. The cards with a Cleveland post mark are being sent separately to prominent citizens of ..Montgomery-men whose names have appeared more or less often in print.
 ! The reading on each postal card Is practically the same. In no instance is a card signed. either by his own or by an assumed name. There is no date line on any of the cards and but for the post mark on the address side of the card there would be no means
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-21
Rlrrningham Apartmentu.

Birmingham. March 20.-(SpeciaL)-- Another apartment house will be erect ed on Fifth avenue. between Twentieth street and the new terminals.
 Negotiations have been about com pleted for a site and plans are now in the hands of well known architect The apartment house will be three stories in height and will be construct ed of concrete.
 The lot for the apartment house will measure forty-hve by 100 feet and will be on a corner. convenient to the city and in a pleasant part of the city.
 The gentlemen interested announce that the negotiations will be closbed in the next day or two when full plans will be given out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-21
MANY VOTERS
 REGISTERED Total Yesterday Sur prised Old Politicians YOUNG MEN AND STRANGERS First Opportunity Numerous Youths
 Have Had.
 -. EnroIlias of 4ss Names sy County of- aeers Regarded as Salient Fea- < tsre--Resistrars Beoks
 open To-day.
YOUNG MEN AND STRANGERS

"A remarkable registration" is what the inscribing of 4ss names by the registrars of Montgomery County yes- terday was called.
 The registration comprised chiefly the names of young men who had become of voting age since the last opportun- ity afforded for registration. and of men who had come to Montgomery from other counties of the State. Just what total of registration the number would make could not be determined yesterday, but it was said that about 5000 persons were already registered in the county. It is estimated that the vote Monday will be between 2.50o and 5000.
 The registration was remarkable for more than one fact. In the first place it was the original type of its kind. Previously registration had been done , only upon certain days practically without regard to the days upon which elections were to be held. Yesterday was the first day upon which regis- tration was offered as a direct preiim- mary to a primary.
 Under the provisions of recent en- actnient of the Legislature 1t was con- templated that when the elections pro vided by the new uniform charter bill as well as all primary elections, should be held, the registrars of each county should afford every person otherwise qualified to vote a chance to obtain certificate. It was under those pro- visions that the registration of yes- terday was held and that the men of Montgomery County today will have the privilege to enroll themselves.
 The registrars opened their office in the Court House at o'clock yesterday morning and closed at 8 o'clock last night. During nearly all of that time they were very busy. Today they will open their books at g o'clock this morn ing and will continue to enroll until midnight.
 There was none rash enough yester- day to attempt definite estimation of the number of persons who would be enrolled. There was no precedent and no predicate. It was the first time that that kind of enrolment had been tried and there was no basis of calculation. It was said generally, though, that there would be more voting strength in Montgomery town ana Montgomery County this year than ever before.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-21
CleueLand Man Attacks
 Memory Of Jefferson DaUis
{; |7sl; NEARLY FORTY YEARS

of Knowing where the cards came from.
 The cards in nearly every instance reads as follows:
 If Jeff Davis had not been crazy or a monomaniac on secession and took pay for our slaves he would not have been traitor to his God. cause and country. In. short be much richer today, but he lost our property. fathers, brothers. sons and because or 1t put the South back fifty years.
 The writing is in e mans hand. tf Is of the class commonly called 'back- hand" And in each case 1t is writ ten In pencil Those who have re- ceived the cards are at loss to know why they should have been singled out to get the cranky complaint.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-21
SPONSOR FOR VETS
GENERAL HARRISON NAMES MISS
 HOPsON OF SOPELIKA.
His Daughter is Appointed to same Office by General Evans of
 GeorGfa-News of Lee

opelika, March 20--(Special) )--tsen- eral George P. Harrison. Major Gen erai commanding the Alabama Division of the United Confederate Veterans. has appointed Miss Katie Belle Hopson of Opelika, sponsor for the Ala bama Division. at the approaching Confederate reunion to be held in Birmingham. June 3. 10 and II. Miss Hopson is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. w. M. Hopson of this city. and is young woman of bright intel lect. and charming personality.
 As sponsor for Alabama. she will reflect credit and honor. both upon General Harrison. and the Alabama Division of the veterans.
 General Clement A. Evans of Att lanka, commanding the Army of Tennessee Division of the United Con federate Veterans. which Is comprised Georgia, Kentucky. Louisiana. Missis- sippi. and Tennessee has appointed Miss Mamie A. Harrison of Opelika, sponsor for his division. for the re- union to be held In Birmingham in June.S
 Miss Harrison is the only daughter of General George P. Harrison or this city. and her selection for this posi- ton is a most happy and appropriate one.
 Rev. w. r. ouisenberry of the Foreign Mission Board of the Baptist Church. delivered a lecture upon mis- sions at the Baptist Church in Opelika. Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock. C. W. James of Waverly, has an- nounced as a candidate for County Commissioner. Mir. James has lived in the county many years.
 The Woman's Christian Temperance Union of OpeliIxa will meet in the library of the First Methodist Church next Monday afternoon at o'clock.
 Judge Cole. a negro man. and a county convict. who has been working upon the county roads, has escaped from the road gang. He was con- victed for an assault with intent to murder, and was sentenced to two years Imprisonment This makes the second escape from the road gang.
 General George P Harrison left Opelika this morning for Birmingham where he goes to consult with mem bers of the Commercial Club of that city, relative to arrangements for the reunion to be held in that city in June
 Miss Myrtis Renfro of opelilka, has gone to La Fayette. to visit relatives for few days.
 Mrs. B. A. Cooper and son, after hav- ing spent several days in opeIika, have returned to their home in Birmingham
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-21

case of Ennis oNeai Baker. the infant girl who was suing the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power Company through her next best friend for s25. 900 for the death of her mother more than one year ago. could not agree upon the amount of damages to award. d mistrial was declared in the City Court at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon. It was said that every man favored s1,ooo to s15.ooO. and that the men could never settle on any given amount. The lowest men are said to have finally agreed upon $5.00o, and and the highest upon s7,o0o. Neither side you'd budge and 1t ended there. The trial was in Judge Nesmith's di- vision of the City Court
 Vote for. Gunter and Good
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-21

Action Against Southern Railway on
 a3t Trial. -
 Birmingham. March 20.--( Especial l-- A case of more than usual interest was called in the Federal Court today in that it affects the relation of a cor poration to the employees. when the suit of B. B. Plunkett an engineer against the Southern Railway was taken up. Estss iI-
 It is alleged by tho plaintiff that he was blacklisted by the defendant and as a conseauence Of the blacklisting that he was unable to obtain work with other railroads. Demurrers were rais- ed and considerable argument entered into.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-21
YOUNG SMITH BURIED.
Auburn Cadet Who Was Hurt in Ban
 Game.

Birmingham. March 2o.---tspecial. 1--- The funeral of Sydney Smith. the Bes- semer young man who was killed on the campus of the Auburn college by being struck accidentally by a base ball In a game. took place this after noon. the interment heinz in the Elm wood Cemetery between Birmingham and Bessemer.
 large number of friends of the de- ceased and family. including college professors and students. were present.
 The deceased was very popular in Bessefner and big bank of flowers were placed over the newly made grave.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-21
SHOT FRIEND FOR BURGLAR.

Lon NE, wounded by Robert Campbell,
 May Die.
 Birmingham. March 2O--Lon Nix Hes fin the City Hospital at Bessemer in a serious condition. an arm having been arnputated already in order to save his life, as the result of mistake made by Robert Campbell with whom Nix boarded, Campbell taking NIX for burglar.
 Nix made a noise to frighten Camp bell. kicking over a bucket. Campbell excited, secured his gun and fired on what he thought was an intruder. When Nix fell to the floor and cried out his name. the mistake was dis covered
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-21
Gaston Gunferss Meeting
 Held at Montgomery Theatre
The Closing Rally of the Guntc Campaign Club W Be Held Tonight
 at 8:30- Everybody Is Invited.

It makes no difference as to a mans preference for Mayor, all win be- well comed. As the ladies have but few opportunities to see anything of the political fights in which ther husbands and sweethearts take so much interest they are especially invited to come to- night. After the speaking at the Thea Ire. the band will play several pieces of good music at Court Square.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-21
rer an AIahan.a Learue.

Anniston. March 2O.--(Special. )--A movement to organize a baseball league composed of Anniston. Talladega, Pell City and Gadsden Is on foot,
 For conpactnesb the proposed circuit cannot be beat anywhere. The long, est jump for any team would be from, Cadsden to Peli. City. and that can be made in less than fifty minutes. There would be little expense to the local team, as 1t could be made up of col-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-21
Pxthinnn nt Piedmont.

Anniston. March 2O.-(SpeciaI )-- President A. NJ. Humphries. of the First District Association, Knights of Pythias. has received notification that the following prominent Pythians will attend the district meeting at Pied mont on March 24: Grand Chancellor J. D. Bloch. of Mobile; Grand Pre- late, H. M Beck, Birmingham; Grand Master of Exchequer. H. J. Willing ham, Montgomery; Grand Master at Arms, Frank W. Lull. Wetumpka, and Hon. Hugh White of Center.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-21
PANIC IN SCHOOL.
Rumor of Black Hand Letter Creates
 Disturbance.

Butler Pa. March 2o.--A panic among school children and their par- ents resulted today at the institute hall school building when a report was cir- culated that President Mechiing. of the School Board, had received a black hand threat demanding $500, or the building, would be blown up with dy- namite.
 Many women, frantic with fear, rusN- ed to the school and demanded that their children be instantly dismissed. When the teachers persisted In keep ing the children In their rooms. a nun Der of women tainted. Tn a short fina the children departed the building when they learned of the report.
 All efforts to hold them in cheek were futile. An oficiai statement has been issued denying that such a de. mand has been made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-21
E. l.. Burk Sues The Birmingham
 Street Railway.

E. l.. Burk Sues The Birmingham
 Street Railway.
 Birmingham, March 20-(SpeciaL)- Sensational allegations are made in a petition for damages filed in the Cir cult Court against the Birmingham. Railway, Light and Power Company.
 The complainant, E. L. Burk, ayers that his feelings wSre outraged by conductor. c. c. Hendon, and that he was struck in the face by a motor man. The plaintiff says one of his teeth was knocked out and that he was placed in a psrilous position by being knock ed senseless.
 In the second. count of the petition. which asks for damages in the sum of SIG. eco. 1t is claimed that revolvers were drawn upon him, that he was cursed and abused in the hearing of others, and that he sustained bodily
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-21
KELsoE HAS HYDROPHoBIA.
Citizen of DanvtIIe Kas Recently Bit-.
 hn.

Decatur. March 20.-(Special )-A message from Danville, seventeen miles southwest of Decatur in this county, says that W. T. KeIsoe, of that place, has just developed symptoms of hydro phobia, and that his people are very much alarmed about him. He is one of the most prominent citizens of Danville.
 Some weeks ago Mfr. Kelsoe was bitten by dog. which was supposed to have been made. He went to At lanta, Ga, where he was treated by a specialist and it was thought that he was out of danger after this treat ment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-21
COMMUNICATION

Every body is invited to the Gunter rally at s:so tonight at the old Mont gomery Theatre. The ladies are ex- pected and everyone is assured of a pleasant time. There will be good mu- sic furnished by Hoffman's band of eighteen. and several we'll known speakers will discuss the issues of the campaign.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-21
ALMOST COMPLETED.

Decatur. March ao+--fspecial.)-- The handsome two-story brick high school building which Is being erected fin New Decatur, is no wairnost com pleted, and will be ready for occ,,- pancy before the close of the present school term.
 New Decatur Is also building three ward school buildings and work on these buildings is also proeressing nicely and the buildings will be com pieted within few weeks. The four school buildings will cost s25,oOo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-21

IeSe players who contemplate spend ing the summer here
 The local fans are ready and willing to join in the movement and would be pleased to have expressions from oth- CT towns of the proposed league.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-21
ACCrDENTs IN MINES.
Thomas Bivens KilIed at BIOctOI
 Brother Injured.

Brother hmJUfe0.
 Birming gh am. March 2o.-(Special.)-- Accident reports for the week In coal mines of Alabama include Thomas Biv- ems, killed by powder explosion. and his brother. Vincent Bivens. badly burned in Mine No. 3. at Blocton. and a negro miner who went back on shot in the Seloca mines. being killed. One of the Bivens brothers let his cap lamp drop into . keg of powder and the explosion followed.
 Assistant State Mine Inspector Ed Flynn investigated the accidents.