The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-09
ALABAMA

u IS pfODaDle that all eltCtioh Aoi A"~ ior for the first squadron of cavalry, Ala bama National Guard, will be called by General Brandon at some time between now and December 1. Major James T. Beck of Camden, present commander ana Capt. A. G. Forbes, present adjutant, are candidate for the place. It is rumored that Capt. E. G. McCrossin of Birming- nam may also enter the race which promises to be q warm one.
 The Elba Clipper states that the south- western of Alabama has more business than it can handle at present. Traffic is eongested all along the line and at Elba the freight traffic is 50 heavy that frequently loaded cars have to be left behind. This is good sign that times are not so hard in Alabama and is also d pointer to our capitalists who contem- plate establishing shortine railways in this state. The s. w. A. Is branch line of the Atlantic Coast Line and is said to be a profitable source of revenue.
 It is reported that twenty-nine candi- dates have already announced for the various offices in Jackson county. Six are for probate judge, five for tax asses sor, seven for tax collector, four for cir cult clerk, four for treasurer, two for superintendent of education, and one for commissioner. From this it can readily be seen that election day promises to bring forth some lively tussels for office.
 Much interest is being taken in the call ed meeting of the Alabama Industrial and Commercial league which will be held in Birmingham November 16 The eyes of the state will be on the men composing it and it is hoped that some way will be devised by which Alabama may have a state exhibit at the St. Louis fair. This has been a fruitful topic of discussion in the state since the action of Governor Jelks in disappearing the proposed ap- propriation, and now that this meeting is to be held talk has been revived There seems to be a general desire over the state that Alabama should be represent ed in some fitting way, so that people from other states will not get an idea that we are behind the times or lacking in progressive methods.
 
 bama will celebrate the entrance of the state into the union. Elaborate pro grammes have already been prepared by the department of education which the teachers are requested to follow These pamphlets will be sent to any address on the receipt of two cent stamp to cover postage and it is hoped that schools in the state will unite in observing day that means so much to Alabamians.
 The new train of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, which has recently been put on between Birmingham ana Decatur, is receiving much favorable comment from. papers along the .ine. In speaking of this appreciated innovation the Huntsville Republican says:
 The Louisville and Nashville railway, with its customary enterprise, has put on an early morning train from Birmng- ham to Decatur and the Age-Herald now reaches this city at 1O:3O 8. m. This part of the state has long ben deprived from the benefits of getting a state daily early on the day of it's publication and now that it will get one of the states two big ones it is hoped that our peo- pie will liberally patronize it.
 Commissioner of Agriculture R. R. Poole is being complimented for his ef forts to esta ablish farmers clubs over the state. Already gratifying progress has been made and now 1t is proposed to have large state fair at Montgomery in the midst of the agricultural region.