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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-12
AFTER sAPPs JOB.
A Spirited Contest for the Vacant
 Collectorship.

Collectorship.
 Washington, Nov. IA spirited con- test Is in progress for the Kentucky col- lectorship of internal revenue, made va cant by the resignation last Saturday of c. E. Sapp. Senator Deboe, former Gov ernor Bradley. Commissioner of Internal Revenue Yerkes. Representative Boreing. Representative Irwin and several other prominent Kentuckians saw the Pres;- dent today on the subject. The candi- dates are 8. H. Stone, Ed Greene. J Sterne. Nr. Stone is backed by Com missioner Yerkes and was one of those who saw the President today. Former Soysrnor Sos,n Bradley and. and Representative yer and was Q gold Democrat a few years ago. when he became a Repuhli- can. Senator nehoe and Representative ment but falling in this they are op- posed to Mf. Craft, MT. Irwin presented telegram signed by George WeissingCr smith, Albert Spies; George A. Newman. of the Republican State Committee ask. ing that no action be taken until they could be heard. To this the President pr. P. H. Baker postmaster at Louis- vile, and asked for his reappointment. Regarding the collectorship, the Presi- dent definitely decided that he would to trv to agree on man. If they cannot do so, it is said to De nearly certain that the President will appoint Mir. Craft or Gen. Basil Duke. Col. Stone is a brother of former Cow ernor Stone of Missouri.
 Leslie Coombs. United States. Pension Agent for Kentucky. who is here re- the street and broke his leg.
 Louisville, Ky.,. Nov. u.-Concerning the report from Washington that Pres. ident Roosevelt may appoint Gen. Basil Duke to the vacant collectorship Of in- ternal revenue. General Duke tonight authorized the statement that this was the first intimation he had had of such a thing. and under no circumstances could he accept the position.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-12
ESCAMBIA.

Brewton, Nov. 11.-(SpeciaL) )-Brewton box gives SS majority for the Constitu- tion. Three hundred and ninety-eight votes were polled. The negroes displayed much interest and voted almost solidly against ratification. Pollard box gives 25 majority for, Flomaton box 6S majority for Atmore 6S majority for, Canoe IS majority for. Only five precincts heard from, the largest in the county, and the returns indicate thst Escambia goes for the rew Constitution by small majority.
 Flomaton, Nov. u.-(SpeciaL)-The cleo ton passed off quietly. A good vote was cast IS for ratification, 10 against.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-12
MADISON.

Huntsville, Nov. L.-(Special.)-Re- ports from eleven precincts out of twenty-two in Madison County give the constitution a majority of 239. The Huntsville box gave a majority of 27l votes Further returns will only swell the majority. There was landslide in the county and though nearly every negro cast his vote, there were white votes to spare. Of the eleven precincts reported. all were carried by the ratifica- tionists and ten of the remaining eleven not heard from are conceded to ratifica- tion. The returns are as follows: Cur ley 266 for, 96 against; Madison SA for. 28 against; Whitesburg 497 for, 5V against; New Hope 94 for. 36 against Maysville 97 majority for; Hurricane 1855 for, 15 against; Dallas F majority for; New Market 1s0 for, g against; Monrovia 37 for. 39 against; Meridianville 3S0 for, a against; Huntsville 1.175 for sO4 agaistn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-12
PERRY.

Marion, Nov. 11.-(Special.) )-The cleo ton today was quiet, but the voters worked most 1eterminedly, and with lit- tie or no solicitation. Perry will do her duty for white supremacy.
 Uniontown, Nov. u.-(Special)-It is im- possible to obtain reports of definite character tonight. Indications are that a heavy vote has been cast There was lit- tie opposition to ratification. A good ma jority for the Constitution is certain.
 Abbeville, Nov. 11.-(Special.)-Beat9 9 gives 12S for and IA against; Beat 10. g for and R3 against; Eleven,1 for and ts against.
 Eight beats heard from give 5l7 for, 494 against The indications are that every beat in the upper end has gone against ratification. but the lower end majorities for ratification assure the county for it by 800 or 800 majority.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-12
DEvERY's PLEA DENIED.
Jerome will, However, Transfer the
 Case to Another Court.

New York, Nov u.-The application oL Deputy Police Commissioner William 5. pevery to make absolute the temporary writ of prohibition restraining Justice Jerome from trying charges of neglect or duty preferred against him, was today denied by Justice OGorman in the Su- preme Court the Justice holding that the ma gIstrate has jurisdiction to entertain the complaint
 The charges against Devery were made by Patrolman O'Neill, who alleged that Devery had treated him with oppression in fning him thirty days pay for of- fences against the rules of the police de- partment It was alleged in support Of the application for the writ that Deverys acts were performed while he was acting in a judicial capacity, and that he was, therefore. exempt from personal liability.
 It was also claimed that Justice Jerome was biased and prejudiced, and inspired by partisan motives.
 Justice Jerome. after he had been in formed tonight of Justice O'Gorman's de- cisicn, said that he would not try Dew cry, but transfer the case to another court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-12
Rival to the Cracker Trust.

Cincinnati. Nov. Representatives of over sevcnty-fivs independent cracker baking. concerns in all parts of the United States are in secret session at the Grand Hotel here. While is Is said to be a voluntary coming together of the cracker bakers for the purpose of dc pendent bakers, yet 1t is evident from the air of secrecy which envelopes every action, that an attetnpt will be made before the secret conference adjcurus to effect an organization which will be- come a protective association against the National Biscuit Company.
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TALLADEGA.

Talladega, Nov. 11.-(Special. )-Conser- vative estimates place the majority for the Constitution at 1,200 in Talladega County. The Constitution will carry twelve out of the eighteen precincts of the county. The city of Talladega gave 1,017 for and I'll against; Lincoln, 1f ma jority for; Iron, 30 for; Alpine. 100 for; Fayetteville, 15O for; Childersburg. 166 for; Kymulga, S7 against; Sylacauga, lfo against; and Beat IS, 92 against. The remaining precincts will swell the ma jority to 1,200
 Sylacauga, Nov. 11.-(Special)-The election today passed off quietly. This beat (No. ID gave 22 against and IA for the Constitution.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-12
JACKSON.

Scottsboro. Nov. u.-(SpeciaI.)-A heavy vote was polled in this county. The indi-
 cations are that the county will go against licans Populists and negroes voted solid ly against ratification. This, combined with the Democratic vote. will make the majority quite large. Below is a list of the boxes heard from: Scottsboro, 6e for $50 against; Stevenson, 114 for. se against; Paint Rock, IS for, 142 against; Larlxins- vile, 25 for, 1S5 against; Bolivar. s2 for. 70 against; Hollywood, 51 for, 153 against; Fackler, 15 for, 97 against; Limrock, 2e for. Ss against; Woodville, II for, S3 against; Dutton, 1T for, 16O against.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-12
LrMEsTONE

Athens, Nov. 11.-(special) )-The votes from nine of the seventeen boxes show a majority of 1,040 in favor of ratification with the strongholds of the Democrats to hear from. The county is safely in fa- vor of ratification by 1.500 majority. The election passed off very quietly. Only eight negroes voted In Athens today. They stood about in groups and made threats. but did not vote. No disturb ances occurred. Athens gave a majority of ss3 in favor of the new Constitution. The whites all over the county voted for ratification. while only a few Popu- lists voted with the negroes. One negro who has always voted with the whites voted for ratification. saying he cast his first ballot with the white folks, and if it was hiss last vote 1t should be with them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-12
MISS STONES FoRT1rUDE.
She is Bearing Up Bravely Under
 Her Trials.

Sofia. Bulgaria, Nov. u.-From another letter received from Miss Stone. the ab- ducted American missionary, 1t appears that she Is enduring the trials of her hard experience with fortitude, forget ting herself in her anxiety for her com panion, Mime. Tsilka. Miss Stone does not dare to complain of the treatment to which they are subjected, but she finds the confinement irksome and the weather extremely trying. The tone of the latest letter received from her is hopeful.
 The brigands, by dating the letters at places in Macedonia and delaying their delivery seek to create the appearance of being far distaRt. The Bulgarian Government continues to interfere in the negotiations with the object of forcing a transferenceo of the women across the frontier.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-12
TUSCALOOSA.

Tuscaloosa, Nov. u.-(SpeciaI.) .)-Ihe indications at this hour are that the new Constitution has carried by ma jority of about 300 votes. The beats re- ported are as follows: Tuscaloosa, 800 for, 60 against; Northport 1O6 for. Ill against; Vance 25 for, 64 against; Smiths. 70 for, 15 against; Cottondale S7 for. 70 against Hickmans 2S for, against; Blockers 20 for, 26 against; Fosters S4 for, none against; Keopples 25 for. 15 against; TayIorsville 116 for, 12 against; total 1,S1O for 3S2 against. This will be ma terially reduced by majorities which will be cast against the new Constitution in some county beats.
 The new court house which was voted on here appears to have been lost.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-12
ETOWAH.

Gadsden, Nov. u.-(Special. )-There was an unusually heavy vote in Etowah County today. The following beats have reported: Gadsden, 542 for and nO against; Hokes Bluff. go for and Al against; Kener 2S for. 19 against; Duck Springs. Is for. 75 against; Attalla. l25 for, 184 against; Short Creek. r for, 107 against; Alabama City. 136 for. S2 against.
 The indications are that the county will give 800 majority against the the constitution. The negroes voted en masse and the whites remained away from the polls at many precincts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-12
AuTAUGA.

Prattville, Nov. I.-(Special.)-Beat l. Autauga County, gives majority of 40 against ratification; Beat 3 gives ma- jority for ratification of 7S; Beat 3. s9; Beat 8, 53; Beat g, 57, these five beats giving a majority of 247 for ratification. The county will be close.
 Prattville, Nov. n.-(Special.)-I six beats Autauga County gives 124 majority for ratification. The estimated majority against ratification in the county Is 200 The negroes voted solidly throughout the county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-12
LAWRENCE.

Courtland. Nov. 1.-(Specfal. flowing to the fact that all but three voting boxes are located off the railroad. 1t Is impossible to get returns tonight. A light vote was boiled here. It is thought this county has gone for ratification by safe majority.
 Roanoke, Nov. 11.-(Special.)- )-Roanoke beat cast 697 votes, 635 for and 62 against the Constitution. a majority of 57S for ratification Rock Mills. Flat Rock and Louisa beats give small majorities against the Constitution. aggregating "A This leaves majority of 49s for, with ten beats yet to hear from. They will most likely increase this majority slight ly. The county Is safe for ratification.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-12
ST CLAIR

Ashville, Nov. n.-(SpeciaL Nashville precinct gives for ratification 59 against ratification 106: Springville for ratifica- ton 5S, against ratification, 165. Less than 50 per cent. of voting strength of these two precincts was voted. It ap- pears now that the vote will be two to one against ratification. Very little in- terest was manifested in the election. The county will not cast 50 per cent of it's vote.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-12
MACON.

Tuskegee Nov. 11.-(Special. )-Tuskegee gives 5lI for and against the new Con- stitution. Cross Keys. 122 majority for ratification; Warrior Stand, 70 majority for ratification The county will give at least 1000 majority for the new instru- ment. Several county beats will not be hearl from before morning. but all ndl cations point to the above majority or greater one.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-12
CLAY.

Ashland, Nov. .-(Special)-Returns from four beats in Clay County give over 200 against the new Constitution. The county will go against ratification by 500 majority.
 Lineville, Nov. n.-(Special.) l.)-Ldneville. McCain's home beat, gave majority or 106 for the new Constitution. This coun- ty will go against the Constitution by ROO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-12
MOBILE.

Mobile. Nov -(SpeciaL)-There was a very light -'ote cast here today There was less than half an average vote cast in the city, which gave 1929 for adoption and 1,O14 against, a majority of 15 for adoption. Eight of the twenty-nine pre- cincts in the county give 262 for adoption and 222 against, a majority against rati- fication of GO. I. H. Webb, representa- tive here of the State Campaign Commit tee. says he believes the county will go for ratification by a small majority.
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CONVECTION.

Andalusia. Nov 11.-(Special. )-This box gives a majority of 200 for ratification.
 Andalusla, Nov. n.-(Special)-Out of nineteen beats in the county. so far six have been heard from. The majority for ratification is B. The following are the beats heard from Beat l, PIT for. 97 against; Beat 3. 9 for, 254 against; Beat 10. B for, against; Beat 12. 54 for. 25 against; Beat 1S loo for, 16 against. From the beats heard from, it is thought the county will go for ratification by small majority.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-12
IAUDERDALE.

Florence, Nov. n.-(Special. )-Florence voted against ratification of the new Con stitution by 62. Friends Of the Constitu- tion concede that they Will lose Lauder dale County by majority of not less than 5OO. The negro vote in the city was the largest ever cast. Democratic apathy and Indifference is assigned for the small white vote.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-12
CRENSHAW,

Brantley, Nov. .-(Special)-This box gives a majority of 116 for ratification; Searight, 40 for and against.
 Luverne, Nov. u.-(Special .)-The in dications are that Crenshaw County will give 400 to 500 majority for ratification. The majorities in the beats heard from agRreRate A.
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MARENGO.

Demopols, Nov. 11.-(Special)- )-Maren- go is safe for the new Constitution by i,5CO majority Nine beats have been heard from; eleven are yet to report, but they will not lessen the majority. De- mopoIis gives a big majority for the Con- stitution. All North Marengo gives good majorities for. while the lower beats are close. It is impossible to obtain fuller returns at this hour
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-12
BALDWIN.

Bay Minette. Nov. 11.-(Special.)- precincts have bsen heard from in Bald. win, and it is safe to say that this coun- ty will give majority for white suprem- acy of not less than 200. A small white vote was polled, and almost a solid negro vote was, which explains this county's small majority. Bay Minette, the county seat. gave a majority of 93 in favor of fhe new Constitution, while Perdido pre- cinct gave a solid vote of "A votes for it. The great distance to other precincts
 makes it impossible to get them tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-12
FRANKLIN.

Russellville. Nov. 11.-(Special.) )-This box gives 199 for the new Constitution and S12 against it. County boxes are too remote to hear from tonight. It is esti- mated that the county will go against by 200 majority. Went 500 against conven- ton in spring election.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-12
HITLER.

Greenville, Nov. n.-(special. )-Seven hundred and forty-six votes were cast at this box; for ratification. BPS; against AIS. giving a majority against of 90. The following beats give maJorities against. Georgiana, f; Chapman, 55; Forest Home, 42; Deadfall, 20: Garland. 120; Mt. Olive, 50; ManninEham. 15O The negroes voted almost to a man. The above compose all the larger negro beats. The other precincts are beyond telephone or tele- graphic communication. and cannot be heard from tonight. The county will go against by about 750 majority.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-12
CoNECUH.

Evergreen, Nov. 11.-(Special )-Ever- green gives 6S majority for the new Con- stitution. The largest vote in the history of the town was boiled. There was a large negro vote in the county. Chair man Crumpton estimates a small major ity in the county for the new Constitu- tion
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-12
TALLAPoosA.

Dadeville, Nov. 1.-(Special. .)-Dade- vile gives 60 majority against ratifica- ton; Alexander City. 90 majority; Camp bell 59; Jackson's Gap. 65 and Eagle Creek, 1O4 Indications are that Talla- poosa County has gone by from 800 to 200 against ratification. A light vote was boiled.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-12
GENEVA.

Geneva, Nov. n.-(Special. )-Indica- tions are that very light vote has been boiled throughout the county. Two boxes in Geneva beat gave ratification 6s 139 against. Possibly the vote in the county will be an offset. It is be- Iieyed the caunty has gone against rati- fication by not over POO majority.
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PIKE.

Troy. Nov. 11.-tspecial)-six voting places out of twenty-six in the county have been heard from. These Include Troy, city and beat and give majority of 519 for ratification. The chairman of the County Executive Committee esti- mates a majority of 500 for ratification in the county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-12
SHELBY.

Montevallo, Nov. 11.-(Special.) )-This beat casts heavy vote against ratifica- tion but the usual vote was short. There were 2S7 against ratification and 99 for it. The negroes voted to a man, but many Democrats stayed at home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-12
CALHOUN.

Anniston. Nov. 11.-(Special )-The cleo ton in Calhoun County passed off quietly. A heavy vote was boiled in this city. An niston gives majority of 1,246 for the new instrument: Dearmanville e6 for, 55 against; MorrisvilIe. fl for, fl against; Alexandria, 93 for. 191 against; Piedmont, T for, 150 against; Jacksonville, 53 major ity agains+: O~ford, 1s4 for and l69
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CLARKE.

Thomasville, Nov. n.-(Special.)-The election passed uneventfully here today. The vote was light. Many negroes voted for ratification of the Constitution. The vote here stands 151 for ratification and 36 against 1t.
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HENRY.

Dothan, Nov n.-(Special.)-The cleo ton passed off very smoothly here to- day, but there was great interest mani- Tested. The largest vote Tn the history of this heat was polled. One white man was known to be against ratification. Flight hundred and eighty-three votes was nolled. of which A7 were for rati- fication and il against. Ashford Beat so,,a for ratification, 9s; against, IA. Souarts for ratification. 100; against. 13; Cottonwood for ratification, 112; against, Ss CoIumbia Beat gave 294 against rati- fication. Reports show that the beats of the river which have large vote have gone against ratification: Fourteen beats heard from, including all the large beats, s,. give 476 majority for ratification. This Tna toritv will be reduced to about 300 or 325.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-12
RLouNT.

oneonta. Nov. ecial)-Oneonta Beat gives 7 for, Ss against the new Constitution. The county will go against by 300 majority.
 Fit Deposit, Nov. 11.-(Special) )-Fort Deposit went 415 for the new Constitution and 1 against.
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MORGAN.

Decatur. Nov. n.-(special.)-Reports from five precincts outside the towns give 574 majority against the constitu- ton and 1t is conceded that Morgan County gives a majority against the constitution between 1000 and 2OO0. The antis claim it by two to one. The figures from the five precincts heard from and the two towns are: New Decatur 426 for, 354 against Decatur 176 for, 41G against Hartsell. SS for. 135 against; Falkville, 30 for. 165 against; Lacon for. 47 against; Priveville 25 for, 9 against; Flint 10 for, so against
 There is no doubt that Morgan Coun- ty is carried by the antis through the influence of four men. Probate Judge w. F. Skeggs. Circuit Judge Oscela Kyle, Hon. s. T. Vert and Hon Daniel Wal den, late member of the legislature. These men threw the weight of their in- fiuence against the constitution in every portion of the county. the latter two taking the stump.
 Hartselle. Nov. u.-(Special.) Ut seems that Morgan has gone against the rati-
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give small majority for ratification.
MARSHALL.

Guntersville, Nov. 11.-(Special.) )-Three beats, Guntersvilie, Albertville and Boaz. give majority of 1ss against ratification.
 Guntersville, Nov. u.-(Special.)-Re- turns shows 1,2s4 against ratification and 221 for ratification. The indications are that the majority against ratification will be 1500
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RESELL.

Scale, Nov. 11.-(SpeciaL)-Only four precincts have been heard from. Girard gives POS majority for ratification; Scale gives 4o4 majority for ratification; Hat gives 240 majority for ratifica- ton; Hurtsboro gives 72 majority against ratification. The estimated majority in
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LEE.

Opelika, Nov. 11.-(SpeciaL)-In the election held today, 1,214 votes were boiled In this beat Eight hundred and twenty seven of these were negroes. and lhey voted solidly against ratification. Three hundred and eighty-seven whites voted, 3O2 for and S5 against ratification. The county has gone against ratification by about 900 majority. The negroes were thoroughly organized and voted solidly against the Constitution. they furnishing nine-tenths of the vote against 1t. A number of white people did not vote. The election passed off quietly.
 This city went 595 against ratification. but the returns from the county are more favorable than anticipated. Phenix City, which was expected to go against ratification heavily went for it by 52. Beat 15 in the country went 150 for ratification. The indications are that the county will be about 800 against ratifica- tion, much better than expected.
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DALE.

Ozark. Nov. u.-(Special.) .)-Telephone reports from ten precincts in the county indicate that the county has gone against ratification by from 75O to 500 majority. A heavy negro vote was boiled against ratification.
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aranges of Disappointed Oeekers Fail to Sweve the Electors ffo Their Duty to Themselves and Their Postey1he Bulk of the AntiRatifcaton Vote Cast by the Negroes But the White
 Men We're Aroused and Worked Hard for the
 Adoption of the New Instrument.

the majority for 1t will be very small. Only few boves have been heard from
 but all county precincts so far are against ratification. Falkville went 135 to 15 against ratification. This box went 226 to 90 against. Some beats in east Morgan will very probably go for the new constitution. A larger vote has been boiled in the county than was expected.
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CLEBURNE.

Edwardsville. Nov. n.-(Special .)-This county will give 200 majority for ratif- cation. Beat 4. the strongest Republi- can beat, has gone for ratification.
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s6 against Ridge. 17 for, 70 against Lawrence, 25 for. 31 against; Bell. p for. 2 against. If this ratio is kept up. the county will go against the constitution by from 100 to 200 majority.
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MONROE.

Monroeville. Nov. f1.-(Special.)-A light vote was boiled here, 2s majority being given for ratification. No other box has been heard from. The county is believed to be safe for ratification by 800 majority.
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WILCOX.

Camden, Nov n.-(Special.) )-Reports received thus far give indication of al- most unanimous vote in favor of the new Constitution.