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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-10-09
MEETING OF EDeEWooD CLUB.

The first regular meeting Of the Edge
wood club on Friday afternoon was inter-
esting and unique. The club is studying
Japan this year, and on this occasion
was entertained by Mrs. ]. D. Mattock
the president, Mrs. ]. W. Bruce. The
house was decorated with draperies,
chrysanthemums, ribbons In yellow and
black, the japanese national colors and
with lanterns. Odor of Incense greeted
the guests on entering, and Japanese tea
was served In a beautifully draped booth
by Mrs. Moseley, who wore genuine
Japanese kimona.
After the programme plain boiled rice
was served in the dining room. The la
dies sat on mats on the floor and tried
amidst considerable merriment to eat the
rice with chop-stlcks. prize. picture
of a japanese boy, was awarded the one
succeeding first, and was won by Mrs
A B. Elford. The BOBBY was won by
Mrs. North. After the rice, oyster cock
tail was served instead of the raw fish
that Japanese eat The refreshments
were served by Misses Sarah Bruce and
Elizabeth McCaa, attired in red kimonas
There were two visitors, Mrs. Hill and
Mrs Gunnes of Montgomery, guests OF
Mrs Mattock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-10-09
MITE SOCIETY soclALs.

A series of afternoon social meetings
has been arranged by the Mite society of
the First Methodist church, their socials
being both novel and remunerative.
The first was "A Trip to the North
Pole" at the residence of Mrs. J. w. Saw
age. 1t was artistically carried out by ar
ranging the rooms to represent the differ
ent degrees of climate the library, where
refreshments We're served, being literally
q scene of ice, snow and the weird north
ern lights A delightful afternoon was
spent, and neat sum was netted for the
society.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-10-09
Books at Worlds Fair.

From the New York World.
The exhibit of books at the st. Louis
Fair is one of the most interesting ever
shown in America. OF the foreign ma
lions participating Germany easily takes
the lead, followed by Great Britain and
France as close seconds.
National characteristics come out
strongly. The English, under the infiu-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-10-09
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Mrs. Fac P. Smith and her party who
have been abroad for several months, are
expected to reach New York today.
Mrs. Allan H. Merrill of Eufaula, who
has been the guest of Mrs Floyd Guice,
has returned home
Miss L. Graham Crozier has returned
to New York.
Among the brilliant dinner parties
of the season will be that at which Mr..
and Mrs. James Bowron will entertain
Bowron.
Mrs. Hudgns and Miss Marie Hudgins.
after an absence abroad will return to
Birmingham during the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Mabery enter
tanned a few friends at Bangor yesterday,
the marty leaving the city on an early
train and returning last night.
Miss Mary Bilaps has returned from
Atlanta.
Mr.. JelSs Cabaniss came down from the
university to witness the football game
on yesterday.
Colonel and Mrs. T. G, Bush will leave
tomorrow for ST. Louis.
Mrs. James Bowron will entertain at
luncheon in compliment to Miss Roden
and her bridesmaids.
Mrs. George Robert Brooks has issued
invitations to the marriage Of her daugh-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-10-09
Good Work.

From the Smart Set.
"I hear that the Sunday school superin-
tendent has been doing some great mis-
sionary work.
You don't say soV'
Yes; he has converted lot OF the
church funds to his own use."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-10-09

All forms of scrofula, salt rheum and
eczema are cured by Hoods Sarsaparllla.
the blood purifier.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-10-09

We make all kinC5 OF cuts. The
Age-Herald Fneraving Co
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-10-09

Mrs. Hudgins and Miss Marie Hudgins,
after an absence abroad, will return to
birmingham during the week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-10-09

Mrs. Fac P. Smith and her party, who
have been abroad for several months, are
expected to reach New York today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-10-09

Mr.. and Mrs. William Mabery enter
tanned a few friends at Bangor yesterday,
the party leaving the city on an early
train and returning last night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-10-09

Miss L. Graham crozier has returned
to New York.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-03
WHERE WOMEN VOTE.

In four states-W Wyoming, Colorado,
Utah and Idaho-women possess the
right to vote on equal terms with men
at all elections. Either full or partial
suffrage for women exists in twenty-six
states. In eighteen states women pos
sess school suffrage. In Kansas they
have municipal and school suffrage.
Montana and Iowa permit them to vote
on the issuance Of municipal bonds. In
1898 Louisiana granted them the priv
lege of voting upon questions relating
to public expenditures. With this ex-
ception the southern states have been
slow in advancing the woman suffrage
cause. The women Of Wyoming, Color
ado, Utah and Idaho vote for presiden-
tial electors. Kansas City journal.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-03
THAT COMPARISON.

A taxpayer in last weeks Journal en-
deavor's to reply to The REPORTERS
comparison of the cases tried by Geo.
w. Baker the democratic candidate for
county attorney and those Of w. B.
Kelley his opponent on the republican
ticket but he made a dismal failure Of
it. THE REPORTER did not make any
statements that were not substantiated
by evidence and the records, and we
are willing to stand on the comparison.
If our article was unfair and intended
to deceive the public why did not A
Taxpayer show where the statements
were false. Simply because he could
not do it. He also charges Mr.. Baker
with being the most expensive county
attorney Decatur county ever had, but
this statement which was circulated at
the time Baker was candidate against
Judge r. l.. Parrish six years ago, was
shown to be utterly false, a good but
misguided old man who has since gone
to his reward compiling statement of
the expenses of the county attorneys
Office, but he made grievious error
and charged Mr.. Baker with all the
court costs during his term, instead of
simply the criminal costs. That the
voters Of the county were satisfied with
the manner in which Mr.. Baker had con-
Quoted the Office was shown when the
returns were counted and he had ma
jority over Judge Parrish of nearly 700
votes. George w. Baker made one of
the best county attorneys this county
ever had or ever will have, and the
voters are going to elect him to the
Office again next Tuesday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-03
OUR CANDIDATES..

The democratic party in Decatur
county presents to the voters this year
a ticket composed of exceptionally good
men. We invite the consideration of
every lover Of good government to the
personnel of the ticket and have no fear
of the result.
We realize the fact that there are not
enough democrats in the county to elect
the democratic ticket without assist
ance from the republicans, but we be-
lieve there are enough independent re-
publicans who hold service above party,
and who are opposed to the dictation of
the little clique Of politicians known as
the Leon ring, who will vote for the
democratic candidates to elect them.
We defy any reasonable man to point
out to The REPORTER any instance of a
weak democrat having been elected to
Office in Decatur county. A minority
party cannot put up weak men. 1t must
put forth it's best, and the fact that men
of the highest character and utmost
competency can be induced to run on
the ticket of the minority party is evil
dence of the fact that they hold civic
duty above all personal considerations.
The voter owes two duties to his
country in time of peace. One is to go
TO the polls and vote at every election
and the other is to vote for the best
men in local affairs regardless of polit-
ical affiliations and partisan appeals tc
party prejudice. This is so elemental
that no man ought to be found who will
question it. Upon this basis all good
men can meet and perform their highest
duty to society. See that you do your
Iduty,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-03

Don't forget Jim Cozad, the crippled
boy, who is candidate for the Office of
clerk of the courts on the democratic
ticket. He is one of the best young men
in the county, and although suffering
from great disability has never lost
his grit but has made his way cheerfully
through the world showing that he is a
man of splendid ability and will succeed
where others fail. He is in every way
fitted to discharge the duties of the
Office, and we will guarantee that he
would give entire satisfaction to all
who have business at the clerks Office,
for he is one of the most accommodating
fellows in all Decatur county.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-03

Sam Covington should be elected as a
member of the board of supervisors by
all means. He is the kind of man the
taxpayers need on the board to look
after the business. He has made a de-
cided success with his own financial af-
fairs and would carry with him on the
board the same good business sense, and
in no Office in the gift of the people
should there be man of better bust
ness qualifications than on the board OF
supervisors, for the board is the fnan-
cial agent Of every taxpayer in the
county. Mr.. Covington would take
special care to see that the county's
affairs were carried on in a business like
manner.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-03

1t is reported that the chairman of
the republican county committee and
one of the candidates on the republican
county ticket had an open rupture last
week, the candidate refusing to pay his
assessment and informing the chairman
that he was not going to pay in his
good money to be used solely1for the
benefit of the republican candidates for
auditor and clerk, as it is notorious
fact that the republican committee is
devoting all it's attention to trying to
elect these two candidates and letting
the balance of the ticket shift for itself.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-03

The following is a copy of a letter
from Hon. j. B. Sullivan, of Des Moines,
Iowa:
Des Moines, Iowa, Oct. %, 1904.
Hon. S. B. MoRRIssEY,
Chairman Dem. State Committee,
Des Moines, Iowa.
DEAR SIR:-In answer to your recent
inquiry concerning the biennial cleo
tion law, wish to say, that am OPP
posed to it's adoption. l am in favor of
annual elections and for number of
reasons. In the first place, it brings to
the attention of the office holder, the
necessity of rendering frequently an
account of his stewardship to the peo-
pie, and giving to them an opportunity
OF criticising if necessary. Secondly,
it is means of education as important
as any study taught in our public
schools.
Annual discussions of policies govern
ing state and nation will be healthy
incentive to every. community, to cast
it's vote for the right and any law that
restricts this wholesome measurs, is
indeed contrary to the principles of our
republic.
The item of expenditure is the least,
for every dollar expended is distributed
to those who are worthy and entitled.
The adoption of this amendment will
prevent the. discussion of state issues
hereafter. All will recognize that
every two years, the discussion Of
national affairs predominant. The odd
years are given to state matters and if
both are presented at the same election,
it is but reasonable to believe from
past experience, that the National
affairs will predominant.
The biennial election bill is not a
question of politics but one of good
citizenship, and should be considered
by democrats and republicans alike.
Again the ballot will be so large as to
be cumbersome. There is no necessity
for the adoption of this amendment
My judgment is, that elections cannot
be held too frequently. If it is deemed
advisable to have elections every two
years, it might be advisable to have
them every four, six, or eight years
The safe plan in my judgment is, to have
elections annually, and in Iowa it per.
mits discussion of state issues one
year and national issues the following
Yours truly,
J. B. SULLIVAN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-03

Roy Brown should be elected county
auditor next Tuesday. He has been
tried in many ways, but has always been
found to be a man of strict integrity
who would do his duty without fear or
favor. That is the kind of man who
makes good public official. Not one
word can be said against Mr.. Brown ex-
cept that he is a poor man, and that is
no reason why he should be- turned
down. Many Of the best men of Deca-
tur county are poor men, and it is no
disgrace to be poor if a man endeavors
to pay his honest debts and Mr.. Brown
has always done this. Reward a good
man by casting your vote for Roy Brown
for auditor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-03

The democracy Of Decatur county was
never more harmonized than it is this
year. With one Of the strongest tickets
ever placed before the voters there
could not very well be anything but
harmony, which indicates glorious
victory for the entire ticket. Let every
voter do his duty next Tuesday and the
result will well repay them for the time
spent in going to and from the polls.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-03

The voters Of Decatur county have
made up their minds to again rebuke
the Leon ring at the polls next Tuesday.
The ring has done it's best to driye sew
eral hundred republicans who refused
to bow to their throne out of the party,
but they have not succeeded, and the
independent republicans who refuse to
wear yoke around their necks will
again rebuke the Leon ring.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-03

What would the republican party do
without their prosperity talk? The in
dustry of the American people, ener-
getic and full of fortitude, despite adj
verse conditions and unfriendly laws
may compel some prosperity, while in
the conscience of the people abides
some sense of moral laws; gratitude to
bountiful Providence, must entirely omit
the republican party.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-03
First and Third Tuesday of Each
Month.

The Chicago Great Western Railway
will sell homeseekers tickets at one fare
plus $500 to points in Alabama, Arkan-
sas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas,
Kentucky, Louisiana, Mexico. Mississ-
ippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico,
North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee,
Texas, Utah, Virginia and Wyoming.
For information apply to any Great
Western Agent, or j. P. Elmer, G. P. a.
Chicago, Ill. zee. Is
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-03

If every democrat in Decatur county
goes to the polls next Tuesday the en-
tire democratic county ticket will be
elected. The vote is going to be close
on some of the candidates, and single
vote in each precinct may change the
result. See that every democrat in
your precinct gets to the polls, even if
you have to take your own team and go
after him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-03

Vote for Roy Brown for county
auditor. He is a gentleman in every
sense of the word and would not go
into the office with any strings tied to
him, or be under the dictation of little
gang of politicians. The people want
this kind of man to serve them in the
auditors office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-03

This issue of THE REPORTER closes
the campaign for this year. We have
not attacked the candidates on the re-
publican ticket or abused them, but do
insist that there are better men for the
same Offices on the democratic ticket,
and therefore they should be elected.
Don't you think we are right?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-03

When you go to the polls to vote next
Tuesday, and go in the booth to mark
your ballot, stop minute and make a
comparison of the candidates on the
county ticket, and then vote for the
best men, those who you think will best
serve the interests of the entire county.
In county affairs the man should be held
above party at all times.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-03

The republicans are making desper-
ate effort to elect their candidates for
auditor and clerk, for these two are
special pets of the Leon ring and would
simply act as their tools in all matters.
We want no ring candidates in Decatur
county,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-03

A. G. Bunney, the democratic candi-
date for county recorder has made an
absolute clean campaign, but then he
could not make any other kind, for he is
clean man, in politics as we'll as in
everything else. There are no better
men than A. G. Bunney, SO don't forget
him when you go to vote.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-03

All that remains to be done to insure
the success of the democratic county
ticket next Tuesday is to get out the
democratic vote. Will you dc your
share?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-03

Ii you know Of a democrat in your
township who is liable to stay away
from the polls next Tuesday make it
your special duty to go after him and
see that he votes. The success of the
democratic ticket depends on getting
out full vote, so do your share toward
winning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-03

Everything points to thetelection Of
"A. c. Bunney for county recorder. He
is not a carpet-bagger, was never !be-
fore candidate for any public office,
and is fully qualified to serve the peo-
pie as recorder, and he will mako one of
the best county officials this county
ever had.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-03

Not single democrat should stay at
home next Tuesday in Decatur county.
There is an excellent prospect for the
election of the entire democratic county
ticket if the democratic voters do not
stay at home. Let every democrat see
that none of his neighbors remain away
from the polls.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-03

Reports from all parts of the county
are most encouraging for the candi-
dates on the democratic county ticket.
They are all good men and should be
elected.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-03

Vote for Bunney for county recorder
and reward good citizen and worthy
man. There was never better man
asking the suffrage of the voters of De-
catur county.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-03

Don't be stay at home next Tuesday
The success of the democratic county
candidates may depend on your vote.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-03
Worlds Fal

chase Exposition.
Season tickets on sale April 10Th to
Nov. 18th. Rate $3.50.
60 day tickets on sale April 25th to
Nov. Goth. Rate $12.75.
10 day tickets on sale April 9th to
Nov. Both. Rate S11.50.
G. M. KEroHAM, Agent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-03

county.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-03

for every purpose and combination
of purposes for which the farmer or
scotsman. ranchman or planter can
possibly need them. Thus you
secure In one machine a Separator,
Grader. Timothy Seed Saver and
Fannini Mill, for taking out weed
seeds, mustard and cookie from
|. any kind of grain sown. including
peas, beans, corn, alfalfa. broom
}. COW peas. velvet beans. peanuts.
Market Price for crop sold, most
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-03
SULLIVAN AGAINST BIENNIAL
ELECTIONS.

The following is a copy of a letter
from Hon. j. B. Sullivan, of Des Moines
Iowa:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-24
! AUTOMOBILE LINE. {.
One From Sails bury to Spencer.
q Tax Case Answer.

Especial to The Ilmes-D tspstcH.l4}a WI
SALISBURY, N. c.. July % The sY al
Kin River Park COMPANY y. which was. re-
Gently organized at Spencer 1t Is lenrneo.,
has decided 81 to operate n a utonobile
line between Salisbury. Spencer and HIGH
Point, Instead of doing only local trans
fer business, as was at first ntended!95s$
ss The town OF Spencer. p. II F7a l1 ger
tax collector. through II their attorn p ], ].
have filed their ansW e r to be compl ~ =
Of j. p. yVingatc, CT tizen of that place
who a few d VS. al 70 y In 4 a. a ttidavit al
legged that the townlis col Getting an Illegal
rat e5 Of taxes. The plaintiff allege that
the levy as made by the former Board
Of Aldermen for the year 1903 is IN con-
9flict with the cons ltutiOnal equat lon be-
tween poll and propert VI ia es, and there
fore uncolectabl Il hat the defendant y
threatens to levy on plaintiffs property
for the collection OF the taxes. and that
such procedure would result In 3irrepa
bic loss. A Tho defendant denies tina ell
is the case, and that no threats have abee N
made and8that no loss could result from
the collections Of t hes taxes due tn the
town BY tile plaintiff, but that failure
to collect all Of the taxes OF Spence:
would certainly prove d disastrous to q he
progress of a the town and necessarily
Close the public schools, The de-
.fendant further asks the court to-
raise the tax, on polls. provided 1t is
necessary to observe the EQUATION In mu-
nicipalitles. iisii 5ie$ SS \ sgS 5 8
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-24

MANAGER Wells will present the Haynes.
ana Redmond Musical. Farce 8a Comedy
Company In their two bright comedles
a the Casino u of ibis week. : he eu,-
ID headed by Miss Julia Redmond,
i q n Viva q Gus 81 denne, and sS MI,
J HAYNES, a versatile comedian, and they,
!, roy surrounded by an f excellent COM
=, e ~, which includes Miss Lilyan Crone1
nI,ss Rellc Harvey, Miss Madeline Bur-
dette. Miss Marie Russell, Mr. Joseph "
Morgan, Edward Warren, Charles y ate =,
and YThonlas Cslenroy. Tho &muslcal d.
rector is Mr.. William Kemp, and ne ma q
number OF musical surprises IN store Sfor
the loca II heatre-g oers, 53 IL ,3 . 4,
For I 10 first three Gays Of the "e sel
the compa ny will present the comeay
entitled "a Trip to New YORK. NO. Whicn
tells OF tho humorous adventures OF q
banker who. while on a trip to the me-
5tropolls, INDUCES ~ quiet filtration
and ia discovered by a ca italist WHO
has Intentions OF Investing N nss q WI
him. 10 preserve his reputa ton with
.tha capitalist he tells him that the lady
il Ills wife. and when The investor call
at tho bankers residence shortly after-
ward, he places the banker In pre-
,dIcamellt, for lie cannot afford 20 nave
the capitalist know the deception pr;ayc-f
ticed upon him. The compl lcations " hlch
ensue through attempts OF the banker
to extrcate himself from the predica-&
mem arc very funny and sutt1ce 70
keen the audience In constant la ughtere
Excellent specialities and ensemble NUM-
bars are introduced during y he action
OF the comedy, i,
D For Tie three days commencing Thurs
day. Will be presented the merry. muslrs
cal farce '.Too Much Married e. This Is
one OF the higgest laugh makers on the
n,ent az a young man who has been left
a fortune. hut has an uncle as q guar
dian, He has Imposed upon this, guar
dian and obtained large allowances from
him each month on the statement that be