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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
ANOTHER CLUB IS
 READY FOR BATTLE
About Forty Citizens Have a
 Meeting at EnSley
WANT CITIZENS PRIMARY
Good Government Club Has Not An nounced Candidate, But VIII Probably Put One In
 the Field.

Ensley. September 7-(speeial)-Be- tween thirty and forty citizens met in the offices of Dr. ". L. Rosamond and or ganized Good Government club tonight. officers were elected and committee was appointed to confer with the city democratic executive committee and urged that body to call citizens pri- mary at It's meeting on September To, in- stead of a democratic primary, the date 10 be net later than November l.
 Dr. w. L. Rosamond was elected tenn porary chairman and the meeting then went into the perfectlng of a permanent organization. J. B. Brown was elected president and N. F. Riddle secretary.
 A motion was then made that com mittee be appointed to go before the democratic executive committee and re- quest that citizens primary be called 10 nominate city officers The motion was carried and the following committee was named: J. B. Brown. F. o. Harris, R. F. Hickman. Dr. W. II. Wynne, T. A. Cohn.
 A prominent member of the new club, in discussing the organization tonight, stated that It was not organized in the interests or any particular candidate for mayor, ana was not connected with any of the factions. We will probably put mayor atty candidate in the field" he said. "and am sure that the club will put out a full aldermanic ticket.
 This makes the second club that has been launched in this city during the past week. the first being organized in the interest of Mayor Scott's candidacy for re-election to the office of mayor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS.
Nearly Five Hundred Are Expected at
 Association Meeting Next Month.

Washington. September 1.-The forty ninth annual meeting of the American Association of General Passenger and Ticket Agents will be held at Old Point Comfort on October IS. 19 and 20. An at tendance of between 400 and 300 embracing representatives from the entire North American continent Is expected.
 Secretary Paul Morton of the navy de- partment, who is an honorary member of the association, having been formerly a general passenger agent, has accepted an invitation to attend banquet given by the association.
 <mong other guests will be Governor Montague of Virginia. and Gen Fitzhugh Lee The addresses at the banquet will be made by the secretary of the navy, the governor of Virginia and Gen. Fitzhugh Lee.
 The last named will present gavel from the Jamestown Oak. s. A. Hard wick, traffic manager of the Southern railway will also speak as orator of the association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08

ther testimony than that offered by the kindly attitude of their own Mckinley, let his successor ask the negro himself not the political type out for the loaves and fishes. but the conservative repre- sentative of his race-if the changed pol icy has been productive of good or evil to the race in promoting harmony or discord between 1t and those who Tn the cry na- ture of things. ought to be, and are, their best real friends.
 'I would not deny them a single right to which they are justly entitled-nor would our people. As conscientious well wishers of race that Is among us, and which is here to stay, we but ask the privilege of cooperating with It's better element toward the upbuilding and the uplifting of the race to the plane of good citizenship, and to that end I pro- test with all the fervor of my nature against that political interference which seeks to use the negro for the one pur- pose of partisan chestnut pulling, while making 1t more difficult for his real friends to help as they would if left un- hampered by political mischief makers"
 John 3. stoIie Speaks.
 John B. stolle editor of the South Bend, Ind, Times, was the next speaker. His toast was triumphant democracy"
 He said in part:
 We have as our standard bearer who by reason of his splendid intellect, righteous training, mature mind and sturdy character Is admirably fitted for the high office to which we propose to elect him. We believe that his election would be conducive to the happiness, well fare and prosperity of the people. This Is no mere assumption, no unsupported declaration. Judge Parker Is pupil and disciple of Samuel J. Tilden. As such he Is thoroughly imbued with the ideas of that illustrious statesman. And a man thus imbued is needed at the head of our great government.
 And what Is the Tilden idea of gov ernment of civil administration? A com bination of that which was lofty and patriotic in Washingtons administration feasible and practical in the political phil osophy of Jefferson. and noble, humane and sublime In Abraham Lincoln. That in short is Tildenism In its simplicity and purity.''
 Andrew Mclean, editor of the Brook lyn Citizen, closed the speechmaking when he responded to '"rhe Democracy of the Empire State.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
MUST SERVE TIME.
Members of DanvIIIe Mob Are Given
 Sentence of One Day.

Danville, va, September 7.-W. T. Harris, Wicker Armes, Dan H. Talle, Bud F. Pruitt, George 0. Mills, R. J. Lynch and Whit Meyers were convict ed today in the corporation court of being participants in the mob when an attempt was made several weeks ago to lynch the negro. Roy Seals, charged with muraer, confined in the county jail.
 The men were sentenced to pay a fine of $50 and to serve term of one day in jail The men were recently convicted in the mayors court, and the jail sentence fixed at 50 days. The case was appealed to higher court.
 The men were marched out of tho court room to the prison, and will serve the time. They were placed In the same jail with the negro they at tempted to lynch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
E. r. SHAW & SON.
Beautifully Equipped Undertaking Els.
 tabllshment.

E. T. Shaw of this firm. one of the most popular undertaking establishments in this vicinity, has returned from a trip east. While away he visited the leading undertakers of Philadelphia. Bal timore and Washington with a view of picking up new ideas and conveniences pertaining to the business. These they will add to their already neat equip ment
 There Is not a more progressive firm in the country than this one--always de- termined to keep abreast of the times. easily leaders in their line, handling white patronage only; modest and unas- suming in their business Conducting fu- nerals quietly and with dignity has gain ed for them an enviable reputation s.s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
Furnace to start soon.

The preparations to start No 8 furnace of the Tennessee company at Roberts town is progressing rapidly and the in- dications are that the iron plant will be ready to be blown in the first part of next week.
 A part of the coke ovens were relighted last Monday and the chances are that all 300 will be in full blast by the last of this week.
 It is understood that the company is getting coal with which to operate the coke ovens from the mines at Blue Creek and Gambles.
 In case the company starts up two of its furnaces next week employment will be given to over 800 men that have been Idle for about two months
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
yARN MEN SEEKING
 FOR PROTECTION Important Meetings in Atlanta
 and Charlotte ONE CONVERTING IS SECRET I colored Cotton Goods Manufacturers Organize and Adopt Resolution
 Looking to Rigid Enforce
 ment of All Contracts.
ONE CONFERENCE IS SECRET I

Atlanta, September 7.-About forty of the prominent colored cotton goods manufacturers of the south met here to- day and organized under the name of the Southern Colored Cotton Goods Weavers' association. F. O. Moring of Raleigh, N. C., was elected president. and commit tee was selected to further perfect the or ganization and to notify all manufactur- CTS of this line of goods of the action of the meeting. The discussion at the meet ing today is summed up practically in the following resolution which was adopt ed unanimously:
 Resolved, That this meeting recom- mend to the members of this association that final action be taken at an adjourned meeting to be held at Charlotte, N. C., October 5. binding its members not to place goods on memorandum or to guar Rntee prices to customers Furthermore, not to allow cancellations of contracts by customers, and that fulfillment of all contracts be rigidly enforced. We also recommend that action be taken on freight allowances which have grown to be ex- ressive.''
 About $2O.oOoooc of invested capital are represented in the new organization.
 Hold Secret Conference.
 Charlotte, N. C., September 7.-IIosiery yarn manufacturers representing 2S5Ooo of the 100000 spindles engaged on that line of goods in the south, held what was said to be an important secret conference here today After adjournment it was given out that there was nothing for the pub lie in the proceedings; that several resolu- lions had been passed, and that the sit- uation was discussed.
 One of the resolutions looked to the fixing of the tare at figure between 5 uel A. Carter of Atlanta was chosen chairman, and J. F. Taylor of Kingston. secretary.
 IL An Alabama manufacturer when asked what was done. volunteered the informa- ton that the conference had done abso- lutely nothing. and MT. Taylor, the secre- tary, said the meeting was entirely in- formal and had no connection whatever with any organization The meeting, said MT Taylor. was for the purpose of discussing the situation, and getting on a better working basis. The outlook, he said. is more favorable, If the present cotton crop can be kept out of the hands of the spectators. If the crop should prove to be more than Il 100000 bales, the spinners believe the spectators will hardly be able to manipulate 1t. One of the most prominent men attending the meeting Is R. S. Reinhardt of Lincolnton president of the American Cotton Manu- facutrers association. MT. Reinhardt does not see anything particularly en- couraging in the outlook.
 Yarns continue to sell at low prices" he said land cotton falls to decline, de- spite the fact that the season for lower prices has arriveds
 Wont the price decline when the crop begins to come in?' he was asked
 "It ought to, but it does not" replied Mir. Reinhardt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
Republicans to tlave RaIIv.

The republicans will have a grand rally and barbecue tomorrow night In thls city under the auspices of the Republican club or beat 40. Elaborate preparations are being made for a number of prominent speakers to address the club. The meet ing will be held in Woodmens hall
 Chairman J. W. Clayton of the local club will call the rally together. ". H. St-ndifer will act as master of cere- monies and introduce the speakers The orators on this occasion will be Dr. J. W. Huges, postmaster of Birmingham Judge A. c. Birch of Birmingham, Col. J. T. Blackmore. republican elector; and w. Synder, who will address the meet Ing in the interests of the republican na- tional ticket .lliam H. Vaughan of Birmingham will deliver an address on the organization of republican clubs and their missions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
EDITORS GATHER
 TO TALK ISSUES
Continued from First Paoe)


 ----------------~-----~~ accused of abusing him. l would not, for my part, utter an unkind or discourteous word. l admit that he is as sweet a gem tleman as ever scuttled a ship or cut throat. Indeed very much that kind of a gentleman; for, hoisting the black flag over the south, has he not scuttled the ship of civil service reform and cut the throat of reciprocity? Has he ever obey. ed the law in case it stood in the way of his humor, from the time when, over the acquitlng report of his own commits sion, he removed a states attorney from the office to which the people had elect ed him, here In the city and county of New York, to the time when by scratch of his pen, he usurped the power of congress and added many millions of outlay to the pension rolls? Is he not re- sponsible for the hy-by-nght theatrical combination miscalled the Republic of Panama? Was his treatment of Miles and Schley the act of wise or considerate President? Was his promotion of Wood just either to the army or the people? Was his proceeding in the postal scandals not a shuffle designed to suppress, whilst seeming to expose? Were his operations against the Northern Securities not the merest play to the galleries, achieving, thus far, nothing beyond the throwing of a little dust into the eyes of unthink- ing people?
 SeIf-Willed Adventurer.
 "Does not his whole career, illustrated by his writings his saying and his do- ings-his needless criticisms his spec tacular explorations, his broken prom ises-receal to us a self-willed adventurer upon the high seas of public life, having no rudder or compass except his own ambition. no principle or rule of conduct save that of decking the machine with the founces and furpelows of civic righteousness, whilst violating the spirit and sacrificing the actualities of the civil service by line of partisan appoint ments to office never surpassed during the worst times of the spells system he has so stignatized and exemplified? Was Jackson, whose ignorance he rebukes. more personal and autocratic than he Is himself? Was Grant, whom in life. he consistently antagonized, more indiffer- ent to the admonitions of public senti- ment? And If we have seen such things in the green leaf what may we not ex- pect to see in the brown? If elected president in 1904 why not again in 1908? The tradition broken, what may not be the possibilities in 1912?
 "As republicans I would take no such rishS, as an Ainerlcan, snail not l dread the one-man power. Still more dread the one-party power; absolutism at length barricading itself against the reach of the people; the opposition thor oughly debauched, and, because of It's demoralization and impotency only a de- gree less corrupt than the autocracy; the government a close corporation of organ ized interests. slowly but surely breed ing caste distinction; our public men race of Mcclellan princes, without the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
PLURALITY IS a1,5oo.
Next Vermont Legislature Will Be
 Overwhelmingly Republican.

White River Junction, Vt, Septem- Der With only two small towns missing, the republican plurality of 31 ,500 in yesterdays election is be- lieved to be wii.ln few votes of the correct figures. Four years ago 1t was 31,312. The total vote for governor to date, Is: Bell, republican, 47.991; Por- ter, democrat, 16,492; a republican plurality O. 31, ,449.
 The next legislature will be more completely controlled by the republi- cans than tor many years. The re- turns from 271 towns show that the senate will be solidly republican, where last year there were five demo- crats.
 Returns from the house show 1S6 republicans, 30 democrats, 8 independ- ents and citizens members. Last year the democrats had fifty members in the house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
CROWD eREETs DAVIS.
Vice-PresidentIaI Nominee Speaks al
 West Virginia State Falr.

Wheeling. W. va., September 1.-The visit of Hon. Henry G. Davis, the demo- cratic vice presidential nominee to the West Virginia state fair today, was the occasion for the largest Wednesday at tendance in the history of the fair. Dur Ing the morning MT. Davis held recep- ton at his hotel.
 In the afternoon Senator Davis was es- corted to the fair grounds where tre- mendous crowd listened to his ten-minute address on "agricultura"
 Senator Davis left this evening for the Morgan's Grove fair, and will then leave for New York 10 attend conference of the leaders at democratic national head quarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
coRoNER's INQUEST.
CO5oNER'S INuUEST. Investigation Into Death of WhItner Who Was Shot at coalburg.

Ths coroner's jury will go to Coalbura this afternoon to continue the inquest into the death of Willis A. Whitner, the V hite miner, who was shot and Killed there Monday The remains of Whitne. were inferred yesterday afternoon Tn Newton cemetery, near the Cahaba river. the Knights of Pythias attending. He leaves a wife and three children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
Status of Iron Furnaces.

Youngstown. O.. September 7.-J. o. Butler Jr.. chairman of the Bessemer Pig Iron association, states that on Sep tember 1, out of 1S7 stacks using Like su- perior ore. and reporting to the associa- tion. 1o0 were in and sixty-seven out. The daily capacity of the entire 1S7 stacks is 5s. $50 tons. The active capac- Ity is ss. seO tons daily. and the Idle ca pacity is 15,044 tons, showing ar idle capacity of 2s per cent. September 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
Enjoyed an Outinu.

The following Ensley people enjoyed an outing last night at Hawkins Springs The party left Ensey at o'clock. re- turning at II. They were under the chap eronage of MT. and Mrs. w. A. Griffin and Mir. and Mrs. L. T. Wood
 Those in the party wehe: Miss Jim Bur gir Miss Tommie Daniel, Miss Nellie Blackburn, Miss Leona Morson, Miss Robbie Hamilton, Miss Hattie Edwards, Miss Mamie Hamilton Miss Ellie Hamil- ton, Miss Mamie Snow, MT. Will James Smith, MT. J. w. Clarke. MT. W. T. James Smith, Mir. J. W. Clarke, MT. W. T. Glover
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
KILLED WHILE DRIVING.
One Young Lady Is Shot and Her Sis. ter Fatally Injured In Runaway.

Petersburg, Ind, September T. While out driving this afternoon with Jerry Keith and her sisters Miss Anna Toler, aged 16, was fatally shot by revolver which she was handling and which was discharged by jolt of the buggy.
 In a runaway which followed her sister was probably fatally injured, and their escort was rendered uncon scious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
Personal and General.

Miss Mary Evans has accepted a posi- tion with the Imperial Laundry company at Birmingham She and her sister have removed to Ensley and will make their home here in the future.
 The Rev. Dr. Patrick, president of the Judson Female institute, was In EnsIey today In the interests of his school.
 MT. Thomas Eubank of the Model Groc- cry company has gone to his home at Trussville suffering from an attack of fever
 Mr. s. L. Ramsey, ell-known rail- road man of Springfield. Mo, was in Ensley today
 The Ensley lodge of Odd Fellows held an interesting meeting tonight at their hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
To Have Picnic.

The members of Camp McAdory. Con- federate Veterans. have decided to hold a picnic at Princes Springs on October 1. At this outing officers of the camp will be elected for the ensuing year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
Local and General.

The Selma cotton receipts yesterday was the record breaker of the season; TO bales were received, making 2S44 bales since September l. There are now in the warehouses 1881 bales of cotton. Selma received last season 10000 bales more than during the previous year and 1t is ex- pected to have the receipts run at least 10000 more this season than last.
 Mrs. Clara b. Davidson and grandson Charles H. Davidson have gone to Car tersville to visit relatives.
 IT, S. Boykin a well known New Yorker formerly of Selma is in his old home to- day.
 R. F. Ross manager of the Western Union Telegraph company at this place has resigned, effective October 1. He. will remain in Selma and enter business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08

NNo oNSN anu dAA VIII DC we'll.
 Herman Riders Remarks.
 Herman Ridder followed He spoke of the independent voters whom he said Ego about voting voting as they would go about any other duty whose performance is of great moment to them. They believe that the government of our country is be- coming more and more business propo- sition, Instead of matter of politics; that there sould be no privileged classes. and that every man should have full freedom to use the gifts that God has given him. pursuing his calling on an equal basis with every other man, paying tribute to none In municipal affairs this doctrine had it's beginning and now it is a widely accepted teaching. For the independent voter at large the doctrine extends to na- tlonal affairs"
 He said that the independents were with Parker and against Theodore Roose- welt First, let me tell you why we oppose Roosevelt In our opinion he is cratic meddlesome, spectacular, just the man likely to do something to injure our country"
 He revelew the administration of Pres ident Roosevelt at some length. conclud- ing:
 VIII Be Back Number.
 "The survival of his policy will mean
  How can any independent support such an unsafe man? He Is. In the language of the day, always looking for trouble. He is the American peril. We independ- ents do not want to see this country turned into a military camp. Ever since the Spanish war until lately, we were wont to hear great deal about my regi- ment Let Roosevelt be elected, and the man will without a doubt consider he is entitled to speak of us all h sense of proprietorship as my people.
 Of Judge Parker, he. said:
 He is a clear-heaoed, evenly-balanced American gentleman. and he as President would give the country safe. conserva- tive business administration. As cour- ageous as he is, we'll equipped mentally, he would not hesitate to undo the harm of the Roosevelt administration, and dur ing his term of office, the hberty-loving American people would not witness the shameful spectacle of this powerful na- tion bullying the weak"
 Speaking of the German-Americans, Mir, Ridder said that like all thoughtful and cooi-headed Americans. they are of the opinion that we have plenty of prob lems to solve at home, without going abroad with big stick.
 Needs Safe Man.
 "At this time particularly do we be- lieve the country needs safe man In the presidential chair. The war spirit is abroad. and a rough rider may want to take a hand in the game. Judge Par ker's course on the money question has made our commercial stability secure. Do you care to risk upsetting peaceful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08

Wanted-Four experience ed salesladies. Apply second floor, manager women's de- partment, Louis Saks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08

E. Brewer & Co, Wood lawn, have a complete list of school books and school sup plies on hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08

The Age-tieraId Engraving Depart. ment makes good cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
Railroad May Be Sued.

A young lady recently returned from attending the Worlds fair at St. Louis will likely be the principal in suit against railroad running from Louis vile to St. Louis. She purchased a round trip ticket from the company's regular agent in/Louisyille but when she went to have 1t validated at the St. Louis depot the agent In the validating office insist ed that she had attempted to change the names and that she was a swlndler.
 He took the ticket and would not give 1t back to the young lady. She purchased another ticket and on her return to Louisville reported the matter to friends with whom she was staying. The mat ter has been taken up with the higher officials and the result will be watched with interest. The Louisville agent from whom the ticket was bought wired the validating agent to send him the ticket that was taken up but the latter claims he has been misplaced.