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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20

gether. They have done this by grant ing to cities the right to frame and adopt by vote of the people a char ter for themselves, and to have and exercise self government in all mat ters of purely local character.
 Tt took four years of war to prove to our own satisfaction that human slavery was wrong, and should be abolished, even at the cost of confiscat- ing four billion dollars worth of prop erty, the destruction in war of twice as much more, and the sacrifice of more than & million precious lives
 "The problems of municipal government will be solved without any of these sacri- fees and only at the trouble and expense of convcting 8 few more Schmitzes and Reufs for their betrayal of the public confidence, which, when followed with the conviction of the heads of the public serv- ice corporations who bribed these officials to betray the trusts which had been com mitted to their keeping, will point the way to prevent a repetition of these crimes against society and city govern ment.
 While we have convicted few of the corrupt officials, and an occasional boss we have still failed to convict the real criminal who is responsible for all our troubles-the bribe giver.
 Tt is none the less true, however, that the punishment of all the malefactors will amount to but little, until we re- move the causes which brought them into existence, and render 1t impossible for other to repeat their offenses.
 By far the best remedy l have yet seen suggested for these evils is the Des Moines form of city charter, which gives local self-government to our cities, makes the people themselves responsible for the kind of government they have, and places 1t within their power to correct any mistakes that have been made. to recall any public official who should not have been elected, and to initiate any legisla- tion which they may desire to have en- acted into law.
 q sincerely trust and believe that this form of city government will prove that in fact as well as in theory a govern ment of the people, by the people and for the people can be sustained that under 1t human liberty will be preserved, and that such a government will not perish from the earth"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
Reforms ation of Prisons.

Chicago September 19.-Preventive and reformatory work in prisons and prison discipline were comprised in the pro- gramme for the closing session of the na- uonal prison congress today. The speak CTS were John L. Whitman of Chicago. k. w. McClaughrey of Leavenworth kas; Rev r E. Lyons, Chicago and Rev. II. H. Hart. secretary of the Ma ttonal Ghildren's Home society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
Upton Cup Yacht Races.

Norfolk, Va. September 19.-rhe re- markably clear weather that has pre- vailed during the international cup yacht races at the Jamestown exposition con tinued today with the second race in the Llpton series on. The boats contestins were the Dorothy .. which won the first race yesterday; the Dorothy, the Cap sicum, Eleanor and the Sue of New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
Circuit Judge Appointed.

Oyster Bay. N. Y. September 19.-Presl- dent Roosevelt today announced the ap- pointment of Walter C. Moves of New Lona on. Conn. as United States circuit judge to nll the vacancy caused by tho death of William K Townsend. Juuge Moves ia at present judge of the court of common pleas of New London county, Connecticut.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
Killed on Suburban Train,

Cleveland, O., September 1e.-According to information received at the headquar- ters of the Lake Shore Electric company, the conductor and one passenger were killed and score of passengers more or less seriously hurt when a westbound suburban car struck an open switch and was ditched near Toledo today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
Carrie Nation Is Jailed.

Washington, September 19.-ln the police court today. Mrs. Carrie Nation refused to promise not to talk to crowds on the streets in the future and was sent to the workhouse for seventy-hve days rpdefault of the pay ment of q fine of $25. She was ar rested yesterday for disorderly con
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
Miller Siuns Up,

New York, September 9.-Walter Miller, the jockey has signed a con tract 10 ride next season for Tn oma g 1T. Williams president of he new Cal ifornia Jockey club The papers be- come effective after the close of the Benning meeting. Williams is said to have paid SlS,o00 for the boys ger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
Forgiveness.

Eugene C. Dolson, in September House. keeper. Sweet Is forsetfulness how happy one Within whose mind no thought of
 wrong can live, But best of all that generous soul has
 done Who. still remembering can still for
 RiVei
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
TRAIN JUMPS TRACK.
Mail Clerk Is Severely Bruised In the
 Smashup.

Meridian, Mss, September 9-The seven coaches and the mail car of an Alabama and ViclSsburg railroad pas senger train jumped the track at Forest. Miss. today an donly one per son was injured. clerk in the mail car which rolled completely over, was severely bruised. A break down on the tender was responsible for the acci- dent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
Shon Forces Reduced.

Salisbury N. C.. September 19..-Another reduction of forces has been made in the Southern railroad shops at Spencer and 900 men are laid off with but 300 remain ing at work Further reductions are expected.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-12-25

(nessee, introduced more bills in the
last Congress than any other mem
ber Of the body. In the FIRST session
of that Congress he proposed nearly
400 bills, and in the second session
he offered about SO more. Most Of
the Brownlow bills were private pen
sion, measures.
Only two bills introduced in the
Fifty-ninth Congress by Representa-
tive Bourke Cochran were enacted
into law.
Representative Sulloway, who, the
Speaker thought might lead the list,
had "a of his bills passed last win
ter. Fourteen OF Representative Bah
cocks bills became laws. Represen-
tative Jenkins, of Wisconsin, chair
man Of the committee on the judi
ciary, had 10 bills favorably report
ed, but only two OF them passed the
House. 3
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gress divided(the members into two
classes, namely, "those who do" and
those who dine" This classifica-
ton is not accurate or Just, but it
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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-12-25
Mock I.ynching Proves Fatal

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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-12-25
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Force
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TIED TO TREES AND SHOT.
Frightful Murder of a Party of Trav-
e1ers by Yaqui, Indians.

Nogales, Arizona, Dec. 18.-In-
formation which has just reached
here tells Of the frightful murder of
twelve men by band Of $50 Yaqui
Indians, Is miles southeast Of Mag
| dalena, State of Sonora, Mexico, last
Wednesday. p. ]. Mcintyre and a
party of mining men of this section
shAye arrived from the scene, where
XSA viewed the remains of the mur-
,t men.
he Yaquis captured the party of
teen men. One American was
ong the number, but he was res
d by meIA who told him that they
re- Amerl pans. The remaining
slve were tripped naked, stood up
ainst trees Aand shot. A band Of
quis is repo rted to be on the war
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-12-25

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Doan's Regulets act gently and cure
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Passed Exa1 nination Successfully.

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writes: 81 tried several kid
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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-12-25

She-I heard about the elopement
Has her mother forgiven them?
He-I think not. / understand
she has gone to live with them.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-12-25
Ring, Happy Christmas Bells.


This is the day that Christ was born!
Hark to the music, sweet and wild, !
That awakens glad hearts and for
To greet the blessed Child!
oh, silver bells that rang SC clear
All the wintry morning gray,
Rouse up the sleeping world to hear
That Christ was born to-day!
Ring, till the children start from
sleep,
Sweet with the dream of Joy to be,
And clap their little hands and leap,
And shout aloud in glee.
Ring loud, ring sweet, o Christmas
bells,
And tune each waking soul to
prayer,
And while your joyful paeans swells
Upon the wintry air.
Through misty dawn and sunshine
clear,
Ring till the callous hearts Of men,
Stirred with the thought of Christ so
near,
Grow warm and soft again.
Ring, till the tender impulse turns,
The pitying thought to generous
deed;
Ring, till the eager spirit burns
To succor all that need.
And while ye ring with heart and
voice,
GLORY to God" let all men say,
And every living thing rejoice
That Christ was born to-day!
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-12-25
Notice to Our Customers.

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And a strong-minded wife somE
times keeps lightweight husba&
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1t makes some women awfully
happy to be sorry for somebody.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-12
LET AS RICH AS
 YOU HONESTLY CAN''
JudSon Harmon Gives Advice
 in Jamestown Address
OHIO DAY Is CELEBRATED
Hundreds of Ohioans Take Part in Greatest Celebration in Exposi- tions History--hllitsrF opa-
 rade is a Feature.

Norfolk, Va, September 1.-The celc- bration today of Ohio state day at the Jamestown exposition was one of the greatest features in the expositlons his tory. There were hundreds of visitors from the Buckeye state, including Cover nor Harris with Judson Harmon of Cin- cinnatl, former attorney general of the United States, orator of the day.
 The formal exercises were held in the auditorium. Addresses of welcome were delivered by Governor Swanson and Lieu tenant Governor Ellison of Virginia
 Governor Harris responded Braxton w. Campbell. president of the Ohio Jamestown commission. presided. Cover nor Higgins of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island delegation, which partici- pated in that states celebration yester- day, were present.
 This afternoons feature was a military parade. The official state reception by Governor and Mrs. Harris took place to- night.
 In the course of his address Judge liar mon said:
 Tt is matter of no personal interest to me because my aim in life has never been to amass wealth. but l am not taken with the idea of seeking to limit by law the acquisition of fortunes. The smallest fortune is too great If it be dis honestly or unfairly gained. With laws so framed as not to impose unnecessary charges on the people which operate to give some advantages over others, and with laws impartially enforced to pre- vent unfair methods and corrupt prac- tices. no fortunes will be swollen, which implies unnatural and perverted growth.
 Nor with our well tested systems of inheritance and restriction of entail mcnts will fortunes long remain in un- worthy hands, while fair gotten wealth has neither temptation nor occa sion to seek illicit favors from officials who maKe and enforce the laws. And in our free country every man who thinks happiness lies in wealth has the right to get as rich as he honestly can. All we should demand is that he shall not increase his gains by withholding from the laborer his just reward or adding hardships to his lot, nor by depriving others of their gains by unfair competition. And he must bear his due share of the expenses of the gov ernments which protect him in pursuit and possession. '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-12
GARY TALKS SENSE.
Official of Steel Corporation Says Pub
 lie Will is Supreme.

New York. September 11.-Ex- Judge F. II. Gary. chairman of the board of United States Steel corporation. who has just returned from & two months vacation abroad, inspecting the move nent for the improvement of the steel rail, said that the commission of ex- perts appointed to consider the subject would probably report in two or three weeks. He said 1t would be found that the steel manufacturers and the rail- road companies would make every effort to adopt a standard that would insure the safety of the public,
 '"rhe time has gone past" continued Judge Gray, for the great corporations to ignore the public and the public in terest. The public be damned policy, If that phrase was ever actually used, will not go in these days. The heads of our great industrial enterprises can never adopt that attitude. not along as a mat ter of policy. but in the interest of their own undertakings. There has been Q great change of late years in the at titude of corporations toward the pub lie and their employees"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-12
Wilson Calls Bsckham Fraud
 and Schooner
DECKHAM SPEAKS BOLDLY
Governor Charges Opponent With Planning to Bring Taylor Back and Free Hlm-Louisvillc
 Democrats Split Up.

Louisville, Ky, September 11.-(Speclal) The temper of the opposing forces in the fight for control of Kentucky is clearly shown in the opening address of Governor Beckham democratic nominee for Unl- ted States senator, and by an address, de- livered at the same hour by A. E. Wilson, the republican nominee for gov ernor Speaking of Governor Beckham, Candidate Wilson said: "I call the people to witness that this politician, governor and schemer. has played all the tricks known to politics and has invented new ones. I charge that he got his place by fraud; that he knew he was not elected, and that he was guilty of interruptions and corrupt appropriation of another mans office"
 At Columbia, Governor Beckham scored Wilson for his alleged straddle of the temperance issue; referred to him as the representative of the element which pro- duced a bloody reign of terror in ken- lucky at the time of the assassination of Governor Goebel, and said that if Wilson was elected he would try to send Bradley, who was governor at that dark and ldte1ul peTlOO, to tHe bHiteu oidtts oei- ate. and would bring Former Governor Taylor who for seven years has been a fugitive in Indiana, back to Kentucky free man.
 Referring to the record made by the republicans while in power in Kentucky. Governor Beckham said: For incapacity, mismanagement and disaster 1t has never been cqualled in this state. Every tair- minded republican will admit that it was the most turbulent period in the history of the state. with the possible exception of the civil war. In the place of bread they promised you, they gave you stone Instead of a new era of peace and pros perfty they e "piished red carnival or military usurpaslon and bloodshed
 Owing to the vide split among the dem- ocrats of Louisylfs and Jefferson county. there is an element of doubt as to the outcome of the approaching election, and the contest promises to be one of the closest and most bitterly fought in the last dozen years. J. R II.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-12
FOR BETTER TAX SYSTEM.
Conference Will Be Held at Columbus
 by State Governors.

Columbus. O., September 11.-(Special.) )- The governors of southern states are dis playing interest in the national confer ence on state and local taxation. to be held in this city beginning November 12
 In letter to Governor Harris, the Ohio chief executive, who has been very active in promoting the conference. Governor Blanchard of Louisiana says that he has appointed the members of the recently created state tax commission as delegates 10 the conference. He adds that this com mission is studying the tax systems of other states with a view to reporting an improved system for Louisiana.
 Governor Patterson of Tennessee has also appointed delegates to the confer ence and sends word that he will attend in person. s# tSt8
 Governor Ansel of South Carolina eX- presses the opinion that the conference will be highly beneficial to the cause of tax reform and says that his state will be represented
 Governor Beckham of Kentucky writes that he will be present if possible, and that he is now considering the selection of delegates with view to sending men who will be best fitted to take part in the important deliberations.
 Others governors, including Governor Hoke Smith of Georgia and Governor B.. B. Conner of Ala abama. are yet to be hear l from, but 1t Is the opinion of those be- hind the movement that every state in the union will be represented, and that the work of the conference will be of the greatest importance in bringing about q uniform. orderly and equitable system of taxation for all states. Some of the most able students of taxation in America will be present. ]. R. II.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-12
GEORGIA TO ATTACK
 14TH AMENDMENT
TEST WILL BE MADE OF VALlDl- TY OF LAW IN PENDING UTICA TON OVER THE RAILROAD RATE.

Atlanta, September 1.-The state of Georgia will attack the validity of the Fourteenth amendment to the constitu- ton of the United States In the pending railroad rate litigation that has been instituted in both the state and federal courts. The state will also make the point that the defendants in the suits have nothing to do with the enforcement of the reduced passenger rates The two issues will be raised through demurrer, now being prepared.
 The Central of Georgia railroads suit to prevent the enforcement of the new rates is set for hearing September 16 be- fore Judge Newman or some other United States judge, and that of the Atlanta and West Point has been set for the same date in the Fulton county superior court.
 Although questioned by many, the val idity of the Fourteenth amendment has never been attacked in court. In the pending rate litigation the railroads seek protection of the federal government un- der the Fourteenth amendment alleg- ing that the order of the Georgia rail- road commission is confscatory because it denies them equal rights under the law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-12
.G.A, R, VETERANS
 GATHER IN CAMP
War Time Tunes Are Heard by
 15,000 Paraders
BIG ARKANSANS IN LINE
Governor Hughes Takes Part in Pa rade Which Was Reduced to One Mile, Owing to the Advanced
 Age of the Veterans.

Saratoga, September 11.-Martial music, the old war time tunes to which the SOL diers of the civil war had marched m many campaigns awakened Saratoga at an early hour today, the day of the parade of the veterans who are attending the national encampment of the GranI Army of the Republic, now in session here. It was expected that l5,Voo paradeis would be in line and the weather, which had been unfavorabe in the early morn ing. gave promise of brightness before the hour scheduled for the start. Significant of the failing strength of the veterans was the fact that the parading distance was reduced to one mile, the shortest ever fixed for the national encampment. For the first time the parade was limited to members of the Grand Army, instead of being open to all survivors of the war,
 The village was ablaze with the na- tional colors, covering the fronts of build ings, swung at every convenient point. strung in rows at short intervals across the streets and completely covering the interior of the great convention hall, where the sessions of the encampment were held The parade itself was sched- uled to begin at D. m.. but began much later and lasted until late In the day.
 One of the features of the parade was the presence of big flag, which covered the body of General Grant on its way from Mount McGregor to the tomb, in custody of the grenadier guard. com manded by Col. A. s. Fowler of Little Rock. Ark, of which every man was over six feet tall and each representing one Of the forty-five departments of the G. A. K. This old flag brought up the extreme rear. escorted by the whole parade and beng carried at last along the whole line of review. The national officers were in carriages with Governor Char rles E. Hughes of this state, in the line the chief of staff in command being J. Cary Winans of Toledo.
 The days programme began with re ception at Congress hall. the New fofk state headquarters, in honor of Hughes' at II 80.
 At 12:30 luncheon was served by the depa rtment of New York to the governor, commander in chief. Robert B. Brown, and his staff, past national officers, de- partment commanders and the other dis- tfnguished guests Meanwhile there had been reunions of the various organiza- tfons.
 The real business of the convention will begin tomorrow.