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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-22
TOBACCO IN BREwToN
Escambia Capital a Central Point fol
Industry.

Industry.
Brewton, Aug. 21.-(Special 1.-THE
old county court house is being con-
verted into a tobacco packing house,
and the crop grown this year il being
hauled in from the tobacco farms two
miles north Of town.
The yield this season was unusually
good, an average of 900 pounds to the
acre for shaded wrapper and 500 for
sun tobacco being announced by the
Escambia Tobacco Company and Terry
Tobacco Company. The house Is large
and roomy, and work win begin in a
few days to grade the tobacco. when 1t
will undergo a process of sweating for
weeks, and then baled for the market
1t Is learned that the tobacco crops
in Perry, Conecuh and Mobile counties
may seek this packing house, which
will be arranged with every modern
apparatus sanctioned by the govern
ment.
Prof. J. E. Blohm, government ex-
pert stationed here. says the tobacco
grown here Is of superior quality and
as good as can be grown in Cuba. The
companies here are making a speciality
of the Sumatra wrapper. grown under
shade, and the grade grown here ranks
at the top notch with that raised any
where In the United States.
Brewton will be the centralizing
point in Alabama of all tobacco grown
in Alabama this year and for years.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-22
WEAKLEY NOT
READY TO RUN
Announcement Is Ex-
pected Soon.
TURNS BACK ON POLITICIANS
Brooks Lawrence Has No Need Of
Them Now.
Practical Admissien by Anti-saloon
League Leader Of His Break
WITH Governor Conner
Pleased with seaens.
TURNS BACK on POLITICIANS

Birmingham, Aug. 21.--(special. -
that he had not authorized anyone to
announce his candidacy for the gu
bsrnatoriai nomination and that while
he was giving the matter as to making
the canvass serious consideration. he
was not ready to make the announce
ment.
After a two weeks rest at Asbury
Park, Judge weakley will enter the
campaign for the constitutional amend
! ment on prohibition almost Up to the
time OF the election thereon, Monday,
Nov. 20.
Judge weakley says that he an
swered the challenge Of Hon. Emmett
O,Neal. who IL considered candidate
for Governor on the local option plat
form, saying that he only asked for .
few days In order that other candi-
dates might ask for the same accom-
mediation.
An oficiai statement was given out
Of the once Of Brooks Lawrence, Su-
perintendent OF the Anti-Saloon League
Of Alabama. today to the effect that
the League would not support any one
candidate. He said the Anti-Saloon
Leagtfe never endorses one candidate
One Of the peculiar features OF the
organisation. he continued, Is that no
political friendships or alliances are
made,
The gubernatorial canvass In Ala
bama IL beginning to boom. Judge
wealxley viii make his announcement
for Governor in the next week or two.
Lawrence and Conner.
In regard to the rumors that there
-. Aaan hAfwaan (x0VeYnOr
Conner and Brooks Lawrence. Mr..
Lawrence said today that there never
was any alliance and that the Gov
errors policies nc to prohibition be.
fore and during and since the special
session Of the Legislature were known,
and that on other subjects no interest
was taken inasmuch as theAnti-Saloon
League was interested In temperance
questions altogether.
The statement given out by Rr:~Haw"
renee follows:
Il am greatly pleased with the work
OF the special session Of the Legisla-
ture ana I do not hesitate to say that
the temperance laws enacted at this
session are the most valuable of any
ever enacted by any Legislature In
the United States.
Il am fully satisfied that the people
win ratify the constitutional amend
rnent by a substantial majority and the
backbone Of the liquor trafic in Ala
hama will be broken for all time.
"Regarding the political rumors con-
Meeting the Anti-Saioon League with
certain candidates for Office, wish to
say that there is absolutely no ground
for such statement The Anti-Saloon
League never endorses one temperance
candidate over another. One Of the
peculiar features OF our organisation is
that we make no political friendships
or alliances, and you may say with all
the emphasis that your types can COM
mand, that the Anti-Saloon League will
not be behind any one temperance can
dIdate.
mo one IL authorized to state that
the Anti-Saloon League will take any
other position than this and no other
statement than the above has ever
emanated from our ONCE.
I'VE are going into the fight for the
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-22
10 ABOLISH THE "swEAT sHOPs
Plans for Centra1ixatfOn Of Garment
Manufacturer In Chicago,

Chicago. Aug decentralization OF
the combined garment manufacturing
interests OF Chicago by the erection of
group of eight buildings to cost APP
proximately 100000. and the aboli-
ton Of the Sweat shop" by the build
ing of homes, club houses, libraries.
and gymnatsiums for $500 employees
was the plan launched last night by
the Chicago Garment Manufacturers
Association. It was enthusiastically
received by members of the associa-
tion gathered at the Grand Pacific Ho-
tel
As q practical undertaking It was
pronounced feasible. A committee was
appointed to carry out the preliminary
plans and look for O location.
Included in the membership OF the
association are more than one hundred
manufacturers of women's and child
ren's garments. who do a combined an
nual business In Chicago Of 100000, 00o.
Their plants at present are scattered
in various parts of the city, and q
federation of their industries in q
central location, they declare, will
mean an annual saving of thousands
of dollars In rent insurance, building
repairs and other incidental expenses
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-22

termined to keep control OF the Senate
in any event. and to do their utmost
to return a house OF delegates not SO
mission of the prohibition amend
ments.
Politicians are wondering just what
attitude viii be taken by, the State
administration. Governor Glasscock Is
pledged to the submission of q prohl.
bition amendment, but 1t is felt by
politicians that the executive. being
Ing to play his party machinery en-
tirely into the hands OF the prohibition
leaders. not for the fear of victory
for prohibition itself, but for fear
such q thing would result in q revolu-
ton in the party. detrimental to the
powers that now control 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-22
LUvERNE TEACHERS MEET.


DE-. Thach Of Alabama Polytechnic In
stftute D. Principal Speaker.
Luverns, Aug. 21.--(Special)--Ths
best day OF the Teachers District In
stitute was that of Friday. Woman's
Federation Day. The auditorium was
filled for the first time during the
weeks work.
Mrs. Thames OF Greenvflle. first
vice president Of the State, and Mrs.
Charles Henderson Of Troy. president
of the Pike county division Of the
woman's Federation were the speak
ers.
Immediately after their speeches Of
ficers were elected as follows: Mrs.
T. w. Shams, president; Mrs. J. w.
Coston. vice president: Mrs. r. M. T.
Tonluy, secretary. and Mrs. r. M.
Douglass, treasurer Of the Luverne
Federation Of the Woman's Club.
There were enrolled besides the on
GERS twenty-three members.'
DIR. Charles B. Thach of Auburn
addressed the institute Saturday. TAX
ing for his theme: Education" The
speaker made an earnest appeal to
teachers ana hearers for united action
in the cause Of education. His adj
dress was well taken and appreciated
by the large audience. Many promin-
emit educators are billed for Luverne
next week, and the institute promises
to be better attended.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-22

Uncle Sam will hold an examination
for Postal Clerks and Letter Carriers
In Montgomery In November, and for
ether government positions on different
dates. over 1900 appointments were
made last year, and it Is estimated that
$4,000 will be made this year. Any am
bilious man or woman over IS years.
with an ordinary education. can read
lily pass. The government wants peo-
pie with common sense to take the
examination, and will pay them we'll
and give them an annual vacation with
full pay. No matter where you live.
city or country, you can get one of
these positions. The Government Po-
sitions Bureau OF Rochester, N. Y, with
its thorough knowledge Of the require
ments OF the examinations, can Mt any
one In q few weeks to pass.
A Government Position means en-
ployment for life. Now is the time to
prepare for the coming examination.
Amy reader OF The Advertiser can get
RuIl information free OF charge by
writing to the Government Positions
bureau. TIA Hamlin Building. Roches-
ter. N. 7. su-tf.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-22
jap Editors Sentenced

Honolulu. Aug. 2L.-Ton months i'm
prisonment and fine Of $500 each was
the sentence imposed today by Judge
]. T. DeBolt on President Maxim OF the
Japanese Higher Wage Association;
Editor Sega, of The Nippu jill. the
Japanese newspaper supporting the
strike of the japanese plantation la
borers and Negoro and Tasheka, assist
ant editors on that paper. The four
Japanese were found guilty August IS,
OF criminal conspiracy in connection
with the strike. The limit under the
law Is years Imprisonment and $500
fine.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-22
A New Move by prys: IT,
Iuhealin9 Special to Washington Her

at9; ore arising which
Iii make the fight for the con-
trni Of the next Legislature the most
rrssGmaapkabie in West Virginia This
is aside from any fights Hnst0 waiSn m anS
81 +he mans now being formulated are
II tng S the Contest Tor the seat now
occupied by senator scott viii be be o "
ershadowed. The real fight VIII DC
Elements for the control of the Re-
1nblican conventiOns and primaries;
The 1Anti-saloon League will PICK
out suitable candidates In every reg
isIatiye and senatorial district, ana
make an effort to bring about their
nomination by the Republican party =.
Such a move on their part will neces-
sariIy create a counter movement on
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-22
BUILD BIG PLANT.
important AnnOuncement is Made In
Birmingham.

Birmingham. Aug. 2l.-(SpeciaL)-
The announcement that railroads out of
Birmingham ana this district having
stated on good authority that the
American Radiator Company would not
only push the work Of replacing the
old Birmingham Casting and Pipe Com
pany plant leased in this city. but
would build an entirely new plant.
A committee Of the Chamber Of Com
merce OF Birmingham met with rep
resentatives of the railroads and a
new rate sheet as to radiators was pre-
pared and the announcement of q larg-
ar radiator plant was given out.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-22
BIRMINGHAM CELEBRATION.
Citizens BubbIing Over With Joy AbOu
Greater City.

Birmingham. Aug. 21.-(Special.)-
ham 1t Is proposed to have a big cele-
bration at the same time celebrating
the achievement at the Legislature
looking to a Greater Birmingham.
Interviews given out by prominent
citizens today show that much enthu-
tasm has been aroused over the fact
that a Greater Birmingham has been
provided by the state Legislature.
The Mayors Of each of the suburban
towns taken In will participate in the
celebration.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-22
Improye PrattvfIle school.

Prattville, Aug. S3l-- Especially 1.-The
Schoom Improvement Association of this
city Is at work on the grounds of the
graded school and academy. The road
ways and sidewalks were laid out last
spring. They are now being graded
and graveled, and the grounds are be-
ing further beautihed. This Associa-
ton will expend. before 1T finishes,
something over $1,000. This lot will be
the prettiest in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-22

Trenton. N. J., Aug. 21.-Floyd N
Bradley. receiver OF the international
Wireless Telegraph Company. q New
Jersey corporation. has instituted suit
1t the court OF ehancery against the
American de Forest Wireless Company,
with the object of recovering the assets
of the International -. Wireless Tele-
graph Company, amounting 10 s5.0ee.-
600, which, according TO the receiver,
were transferred to the deForest Com
pany without consideration.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-22
NEW JAIL IN MARSHALL.


Contract for Build ding ia Awarded to
Texas Company.
Guntersville. Aug. al Especial. THE
contract for building the new Jail at
this place was awarded to the Southern
Steel Structural Company of San Anto-
MO. Tex.
The site for the Jail has not yet been
settled. but It will be built at some
point on or adjoining the court house
grounds.
The king OF all Horticulture. in the
line of sundowers was displayed here
last night. The bulb measured thir-
teen inches in diameter and contains
three pints of seed The flower was
raised on Allen Tod's farm near here
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-22
No. 1850.
NOTICE
TO CREDITORS
OF FIRST MEETING

IA the District Court Of the United statss
for the Middle District OF Alabama-In
Bankruptcy.
On the matter OF Henry Cooper
Bankrupt Post once Montgomery
County Montgomery, Alabama.
The aforesaid party having been adjudRed
n Bankrupt, under the Act Of Congress en-
titled IAN Act to Establish a Uniform SYa-
tera Of Bankruptcy Throughout the United
states" approved July LIST, 1898, a meeting
q the Creditors Of said Bankrupt is called At
khe office OF the undersigned Referee in the
United States Court House. Montgomery
Alabama, the 4th day of September next,
AZ 10 o'clock A NJ. to make proof Of debts
and for the election Of a Trustee. and such
pther matters as are necessary and re-
Muirsd by the Act Of Congress- Aforesaid
ASA z. STRATTON
!, Montgomery. Ala. Aug Fl. 1903.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-22
FIVE PROHIBITION CANDIDATES
Ran for Presidency and Will Attend
Celebration of Party'a Foundation.

Ran for Presidency and VIII Attend
Celebration of Party's Foundation.
Chicago, Aug. 21.-Prohibitionists
from all quarters of the country will
celebrate in Chicago on September "a
the fortieth anniversary OF the founda-
ton Of their party. Announcement was
made at national headquarters yester-
day that extensive preparations are be-
ing made for the occasion, and that
fully 10000 blue ribbonists from out
side will attend and march next day in
the temperance parade. in which 100,-
600 persons are expected to be In line.
On the program will be flye men who
have run for President on the prohibit
ton ticket, and three who have run for
Vice President. The five surviving
presidential candidates and the years
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-22
One Mule Survives =.

Louisville. KY. Aug. 21.-Sustain-
ing traditions of the toughness of his
kind, one mule was found alive today
in the ruins Of the Cooper Stable Com
pany. The property was burned last
night and seventy-five horses cremated.
The mule, which had withstood the fire,
had his eyes and tail destroyed.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-22

Admission. Aug. 2l.--(Speciai)-
Commissioners N. B. 'Wellborn and S.
C. Wright will meet representatives
Of the county Monday at Hughes Mill
for the purpose of letting the contract
for the new bridge across Coldwater
Creek. This bridge joins Calhoun
county and Tallajega county. and will
be paid for by the counties Jointly.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-22

Admission. Aug. 21.-(Special)--
Judge John Pelham had up a rather
peculiar case In the term Of Circuit
Court at Ashland this week. This
most interesting case was that Of Lee
ma Baily against olive Baptist Church.
in which she claims $4,000 for dam
age of character. The case. which
had been removed from Coosa coun-
ty. was continued for the term.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-22
NOTICE
TO CREDITORS
OF FIRST MEETING.

OF FIRST MEETING.
Rn eha District Court Of The United States
for the Middle District Of Alabama m
Bankruptcy.
In the matter Of Melinda Kslso, Bank
Fupt Post Office Montgomery, County
Montgomery. Alabama.
The aforesaid party having been adjudged
q Bankrupt, under the Act Of Congress- en-
EitIed IAN Act 90 Establish Q Uniform sys.
tam Of Bankruptcy Throughout the United
gtates," approved July LIST. 1888. q meeting
, a the Creditors of said Bankrupt IL called
Al the once Of the undersigned Referee in
ths United States Court House. Montgomery.
10 o'clock A NJ. to make proof of debts
and for the election Of Trustee. and such
ether matters are necessary and required
BY ths Act Of Congress Aforesaid.
ASA Il. STRATTON,
aefer0a
! Montgomery, Ala Aug. ii. 1908
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-22
Hum,IiateA a Burglar.

In Montgomery a burglar got 20
cents when he robbed the home OF
Conductor Seidel And then the genial
conductor told the newspapers how the
burglar missed $500. The 20 cents
haul was humi1iating enough, much
less the further humiliation at having
missed the two hundred. They had
little pity for the burglar.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-22
Y. M. G. A. AT HUNTSVILLE
Citizens VIII Raise Money for Build.
ing

Huntsville, Aug. 81. Especial. y
Believing that a systematic campaign
here will result in the subscription of
the desired amount, the directors of the
Young Mems Christian Association have
decided to have a modern, up-to-date
home for the society, costing $4,000,
on a lot to cost about $4,000.
The original plan of the associa ton
was to devote $4,000 to the purchase
or erection of a home, but the new
Secretary, Mr.. Frost. of Nashville, has
convinced them that a campaign work
ed with enthusiasm will produce all
the money needed. Nearly $4,000 has
been donated.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-22
,n.noa MEN wANrEni

Men from Ohio preferred to try
Brickman's 100 per cent. pure whlsIxey
mt IS per gallon. Express paid.
n. Brickman & Co.. Pensacola, Fla T..
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-22

on the stock exchange during the week
was dull and prices were weak, but
the market was. enltvened by another
spectacular display in the American
section where the bears appear to have
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-22

adoption Of the constitutional prohibit
tion amendment before the people. and
DO not expect to take any part IN the
development Of the political operation
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-22

We guarantee every package you
order to be full measure and best
quality for the money.
Z. Brtckman & Co., Pensacola, Fla.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-22
,a.aoo MEN WANTrni

Men from Ohio preferred to try
Briclkman's 100 per cent. pure whiskey
Mt &3 per gallon. Express paid.
!. Brfckman & Co., Pensacola, Fla.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-22

We are still agents for Pabst Blue
Ribbon Beer, $1,000 per cssk. r. o. ID.
Pensacola.
I. BrieIkmam Il Co., Pensacola, Fla.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-22

When I'm doubt order one gallon
Brickman's 100 per cent. for %. Elk
7. Brickman q Co., Pensacola. Fla.
press Paid.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-22
YOUNG MEN WANTED

The United States Government Gives
Railway Mail Clerks $500 a Year to
start, and Increases to $1,000.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-22

In which they ran are: John P. st.
John, Alathe, Kas., 1884; Joshua Lev
ering, Baltimore, Nd, 1895; John G.
Wooliey, Honolulu. 1900; silas C. swal-
low, Harrisburg, Pa. 1904; and Eugene
w. Chain. Chicago, ILL.,, 1908.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-22

No ss7s.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-24

squarely up to the easterners and the
friends of the protected interests
The fight between Chief Curtis and
Chief Stubbs in the political woods will
hinge largely upon the depth and
strength of tariff revision sentiment in
this state. 1t is hard to estimate this
sentiment accurately at this time
From the surface it appears that onl,v
Bristow, and Murdock would be sent
back to Washington if an election were
to be held next fall. Wise and crafty
politicians often make the mistake Of
understanding public sentiment SEN
ator Curtis is mighty chief and a
master. of his weapons, but he will
have to shoot fast and straight to make
the people of his own state believe that
the tariff bill for which, he voted with
Aldrich on 50 schedules out of a pos
sible log. is anything but a New Eng
land protection act in which the west
pays the freight.
Anyway, one. thing is certain, had the
popular and able chief of the Shawnees
voted and talked with the insurgents
during the special session he could
have roamed the political woods abov5
mentioned unarmed and unafraid of
any opposition at all for his place in the
senate. AS it is Chief Stubbs and
Sailor Dolley with a large following are
camping in that patch of woods wait
ing the approach of a thickset Indian
with a black moustacIle and an en-
dorsement from the great white father
at Washington of all his senatorial
acts. Will this passport carry him
through?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-24
HE SHOT q PERSONS.
Crazy Negro Was Finally Killed and
HIS Body Burned.

Monroe, La. Aug A.-Half crazed.
either by whisky or cocaine, Bill Way,
a negro. from Hineville.- Ark. injured
u persons today when he ran down the
main stret Of Monroe. with a shotgun.
firing in every direction. Citizens re-
turned the fire and the negro finally
fell dead, after receiving a score or
more of wounds.
When the negro fell his body was
dragged into the street and later taken
to a public square and: burned In the
presence of several thousand people.
The negro appeared on the street
with his shotgun under his arm and
his pockets filed with shells. When hss
started to fire citizens who were armed,
forced him into door. He would fire,
step back into the doorway, reload his
gun and fire again He finally fell with
a bullet through his heart.
Four of the 21 citizens who we're
wounded by the negro are in serious
condition. while the injuries of the 9TH
er II are of fninor nature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-24
HUNDREDS DROWN
Excursion Steamers Collide in
HarbOr of MontevideO.
Those Lost Were Mostly Women
and Children.
GOING TO FESTIVAL.
One of the Vessels Went Down
So Quickly
That Attempts at Rescue We're
Practically Hopeless.
GOING TO FESTIVAL.

Bueno- Ayres, Aug. 24.-A collision
between two excursion steamers at the
entrance to Montevideo harbor today
resulted in the drowning of from $50
to 800 persons. mostly women and
children.
The vessels were the Argentine
steamer Colombia, carrying passengers
from Buenos Ayres to the festival at
Montevideo. and a German steamer
also engaged in the local passenger
service. The latter went down so
quickly that all Attempts at rescue
were practically hopeless
1t is said that the captain of the Ger
man steamer and few of the pasSen-
gers were saved. The captain had to
be restrained from committing suicide.