The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-07
ENTHUSIASM
 AT MEETING Informal Gathering of Ami
 Amendment Men. DEMONSTRATION $ MARKED
Cones Unezpeciedb, But No Less
 Strong.
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An informai meeting of the Anti Amendment Campaign Committee of Aontgomery County in the hsadouar- ters over the Exchange National Rank last night was unexpectedly trans- formed Into an enthusiastic political gathering. fn which the speakers con- scripted for the meeting were heartily cheered. The strong feeling against the amendment supposed to exist in Montgomery County was indicated by the snthusiasm which greeted the in- Formal talks of the speakers of the evening.
 In the absence of Chairman Ray Rushton. who was delivering speeches In Barbour County. Tax Collector Charles B. Teasley presided over the meeting. No attempt had been made hours. notice of the meeting had been given, but the large room at head quarters was comfortably filled with opponents of the amendment. The at- tondants were rewarded for coming by some short but spirited speaking.
 Former Mayor George H. Dent. of Eufaula. was visitor to the hall. and he responded to the invitation of Chairman Teasley to made few re- marks He was several times enthu- siastically cheered. Mfr. Dent. saying that he was familiar with the situa- ton in Barbour County. declared that he believed that county would vote at least two to one against the amend ment. and he believed the vote might be even moro one-side. MT. Dent de- clared that he had been at all times an advocate of temperance. temper ance in all things. temperance in speaking as we'll as in drinking and eating. He regretted to note that some of the ministers of the gospels had become intemperate in speech. AL though he would say that the preach CTS in Eufauia were more conserva- tive than those in Montgomery.
 .An old Confederate comrade of mine, came to me the other day. say- ing. George 1t looks like the preach CTS are now taking their texts from the acts of the Legislature rather than from the acts of the Apostles"
 Continuing. MT. Dent. who Is an uncle of Congressman Hugh Dent of Montgomery, said:
 Some of my acquaintances have come to me saying, You are against this amendment because Hugh Dent is against it. Why. was that way be- fore that boy was born. Before that boy was born came over the Potomac from Maryland to Virginia and sought 10 defend the homes of the South from invasion. why have been fighting and voting that way all my life. And I want to tell you old Confederates that this Is the same old fight over again."
 An excellent argument against the amendment was submitted by Judge E. F. Baber, who has been touring South Alabama. speaking against the amendment. Judge Baher brought iu glowing reports from the counties in which he has been and the Montgoms cry audience cheered him heartily.
 Chairman TeasIey announced that he had just been informed that Senator Joseph F. Johnston had come out In a ringing interview against the amend ment. This statement was greeted by great applause
 Short talks were made by John J. Connors. R. E. Champion. Will T. Shee- han, ]. c. Cowan. s. l.. Fields. The meeting appeared to be In e confident mood and every prediction of succesf was enthusiastically received
 Chairman, Teasley. saying that it was the purpose of the committee tn make the majority in Montgomery large and decisive. announced that an-