The age-herald., 1901-10-17
Hon. John B, Knox and GoV- ernor JeIks VIII Make Ad-
 dresses atthe Jefferson
cOWART HAS GONE TO WORK
Says "Every Man Has Right to Change Ills Mlnd," While Speaking of Let ters From the Committee
 man to Mir. Gray.

T concede to every man the right to change his opinion when and where he pleases,"- said Lee V, Cowart. chairman of the county campaign committee against ratification of the new Constitu- tion, in explanation of the letters from members of his committee. saying they would not act as committeeman and that they were appointed without authority,
 q was told on good authority" contin- ued MT. cowart, "that these men were in sympathy with our cause and can see no objection to them being named on my committee. If they do not see fit to act 1t is purely question with them"
 The men referred to were Duke Courson and J. G. Greener, alderman from the First Ward.
 MT. Cowart says he has every reason to expect success in Jefferson county and he will wage vigorous campaign against the Constitution. His friends say an eff fort will be made to have joint debates with opposition stump speakers and both sides are expecting some lively political times within the next three weeks. At the Democratic campaign headquar- ters the men are hard at work and the usual prospects steadily growing brighter" meets every inquiry. Mir. Un- derwood has recovered from his slight illness with a cold and his presence Is stimulating to the rest of the force in the committee rooms.
 Preparing for Speakers.
 Henry B. cray, chairman of .ne county committee and his force are making great preparations for the political gathering at the Jefferson Theatre tonight. Governor Jelks will arrive in the city at 12 o'clock tomorrow over the Louisville and Nash vile Railroad from Montgomery and Hon. John B. Knox. who will be the principal speaker, will precede him by two hours, arriving at 10 o'clock over the Southern Railway from Anniston.
 A large crowd Is expected at the theatre and the middle seats in the parquet will be reserved for ladies until 7:45 o'clock Several box parties have already been arranged.
 Governor Jelks will call the meeting to order promptly at o'clock and after a short address he will introduce MT. Knox who, 1t is believed. will deliver powerful address in advocacy of ratnlcation of the
 
 new Constitution. MT. Knox was presi- Gent of the recent Constitutional Conven- ton and it is said he probably has a pro founder knowledge of the various sections of the proposed organic law than any man in public life in Alabama.
 General Shelley Happy. General Charles M- Shelly, chairman of the campaign committee against ratifica- ton of the new constitution. is still buoyant over the prospects of success of his cause The general seems happy in his work and while discussing an article in The Age-Herald about the remarkable | number of tall men in MT. Underwood's headquarters. laughingly said. Tt is as- founding, but no more remarkable than their usurpations of the lights of the Democrats of Alabama" More Letters. The following letter has been received at the county Democratic headquarters: l "Mr Henry B. Gray, Chairman County | Democratic Campaign Committed, Bir- mingham. Ala
 Dear sir:-I see by the papers that my | name is published as member of the | committee announced by MT. Lee Cowart l as the campaign committee against rati- | fcation of the new constitution. T am the only John Reid at Warrior, | and I wish to state that if this Is in- tended for me. as seems to be the case, that the use of my name in this connec- ton is without my authority or consent. am now, and have always been, in favor of ratification of the new constitution. Yours truly.
 JOHN P. RDIIS The mayor of cardiff has also written the following letter concerning the use of his name as against ratification: "I notice that my name has been pub lished as a member of a committee op- posed to ratification of the new constftu- ton. This was done without my authori- | ty or Knowledge, and wish to state that | I am heartily in favor of ratification of the new constitution. believing 1t is for the best interests of Jefferson county and | the State of Alabama. and am going to do all 1 can to help the cause. Respect | fully, ADAM STEWART, l Mayor of Cardiff"