The age-herald., 1901-11-04
Bets Made That Antl-Ratifca- tionists WiIl Not Carry
 Twelve Counties
COUNT ON HORSE MAILS"
Shelley Leaders Declare That Returns From Obscure Sections Will Help Them-Teachers
 For Constitution.

With one more week of campaigning before the opposing forces on the ques- ton of ratifying the new constitution, members of the Democratic Campaign committee express the utmost confidence in a sweeping victory for white supre- macy and the elimination of the negro from politics in Alabama.
 Bets are frequently made that the op- position will not carry twelve counties in the state but notwithstanding this fact General Shelley and his workers clam they will defeat the movement for rati- fcation by safe majority.
 s.First reports may be unfavorable to us." said R. P. wetmore, who has charge of the literature department Of the Shel- ley Campaign committee" but just wait | till the horse malls come in and we VIII show that the people of Alabama Will not be throttled by the constitution which Is sought to be thrust upon us.'
 While talking MT. Wetmore threw an armful of campaign literature in a bag and laughingly said: That's what the people want and we are. sending 1t to them We are receiving requests from all over the state for literature and we are turning 1t out as fast as possible I am just as confident of success as ever"
 There is no lack of enthusiasm in the Democratic Campaign Headquarters and the members of the committee say that the fighting Is practically over but with | each day the constitution is gaining strength.
 Estimates Majority at 5000. Secretary Parker of the Jefferson Coun- ty Committee says that he estimates the majority for ratification in this. county from 25Oo and 30OO Everywhere our speakers appear" said l the secretary ''our side is gaining votes All that is necessary for unanimous | result is to explain the new organic law | to the people,"
 | During the coming week every doubt full county in the state will be flooded with campaign literature and public speeches. Chairman Underwood has left nothing undone to sweep the state for | the new constitution, and though he | feels sure of a large majority he wants -" the most important question that has ever been presented to the people of Ala bama and he is desirous of having them | fully informed as to the provisions of the constitution.
 | It is practically conceded by both sides that majority of the lawyers in the state are in favor of ratification and this | feet is being used with effect by the regu- lar Democratic committee.
 School Teachers For 1t.
 As to the school teachers throughout | Alabama, Dr. J. H. Phillips, superintend- ent of the Birmingham public schools, l said last night that he believed major- ity of them would support the new con- | stitution. Dr. Phillips is an earnest ad- vocate of ratification and he says there | are educational provisions in the new constitution which will be of great bene- fit to the public schools of the state. He has made several speeches on the sub ject in Jefferson County recently. and 1t | Is said his efforts have gained many votes for the cause he espouses. | The Democratic county campaign conn mittee has arranged a big jollifcation meeting to be held at Mt. Pinson on | Wednesday. Senator Hugh M. Morrow and Hon. Robert N Bell wil speak and a bargecue dinner will be served. The af- | fair has been extensively advertised and | large crowd is expected from all the | adjoining beats. Mt. Pinson is in a northeastern section of Jefferson and is
 one of the oldest settlements in the | county.