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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06
Does Prohibition Prohibit?


 Read the testimony of our near neigh bors who have given 1t a hearty trial and discovered to their cost that it has proven a failure.
 Woodville (Miss.) Courier; There is not 8 dry county in this state today where liquor is not freely dispensed through blind tigers, and we know of several counties where a conviction for illicit re- talling is an impossibility for the people favor it. and still the prohibition farce is persisted in. Such condition Is not only farcical, but harmful, as 1t en- courages disregard for law and is sure to bear bitter fruit.
 Here's some testimony from an able journal that strongly advocated prohibi- ton in Atlanta upon the highest grounds that could have been taken by an honest journalist, but who was as quick to ac- knowledge the fact that it was failure after a fair trial. The Atlanta Daily Capitol has the following to say:
 AS a prohibition paper that has fought for that side because we believed the peo- pie of Atlanta had the nerve to carry 1t out and if properly carried out would prove a blessing we now feel it is our duty, after 0 few months trial, to pronounce 1t, to all appearances a dead failure in Att lanta.''
 Those of you who are influenced to cast your vote for prohibition by the  oily tongue of the sojourner from Ohio, who said he was opposed to state prohi- bition, and whom Hon. MT. Henly charged with making that statement for the reason that it interfered with his personal in- terests, read what the ''Chritian Register" Gsligious) has to say about prohibition:
 we concede that the use of alcoholic beverages works evil. We also favor total abstinence sas a safeguard of temper ance We likewise hold that society may righteously forbid any custom which proves to be a social evil Nevertheless, firmly as we insist on these facts and principles, they do not amount to final or sufficient argument for prohibition.
 Experience has shown that laws do not execute themselves. In the battle with intemperance it Is not worth while to establish paper blockades. Nor have we any right to leave results wholly with God when results are very clearly in our own hands If temperance man believes that prohibition means free rum, We should say that it is a good reason why we should vote against it. +'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06
ATTENTION, Taxpayers of Birmingham

The Brooks Lawrenceites, through their organs, charge the business men and property owners, who are independent enough to fight openly for freedom of thought and liberty of conscience, with being inconsstant in claiming that prohi- bltion will not prohibit the sale of in- stoxicants. The anti-prohibitionists are prepared to make good their claims by the testimony of our nearest neighbors, the citizens of Atlanta. The Atlanta Con stitution of October, 1887, prints the fol- lowing statement and calls the attention of the taxpayers to he condition of things in an able editorial:
 Here Is the certified statement of the amount of liquors sent to Atlanta during one month, October. 1887, Cast month). Now see what Atlanta is yielding-$5o,0O0 annually in revenue, to send out every year over $1,464,C10 to other cities for an article it attempts to prohibit. Remember, these figures are only for one month, and are taken from the records, and are only from nine cities, where there are scores of others to hear from: Griffin, 10000 gallons; Chattanooga, 2000 gallons; Macon, 5000 gallons; Louisville, 1000 gal Ions; Cincinnati 5000 gallons; Lawrence vile, 300 gallons; Gainsville, 300 gallons; Madison, 2000 gallons; Augusta, 800 gal JOilS, tOldl, oofVuu SdlloiiS ell Pt ,pCl SoAiOh at a cost of $19O, GOO; add beer, 12 carloads for October, 1000, cost per month of s142000, making total of $1, 100000 per annum."
 Did prohibition prohibit in Atlanta? No; the experience of that progressive city was similar to all others who have borne the burden of fanaticism in the way of prohibition of liquors of all kinds.
 The question is also suggested to the thoughtful reader: What effect has pro- hibition on the morals of the people gen. erally?" Are they notable for sobriety and the abstinence or intoxicants under the rule of prohibitonY No. emphatically no the experience of those in Atlanta and other cities where prohibition has had it's sway is that drinking at home has taken the place of drinking abroad and in public; and it is asserted as fact, and very solemn fact too, that the keeping of liquor in the house has lead the sex which would not drink in a saloon or at a public bar into private indulgence, and has actually made only too frequent that most horrible of all created things-a drunken woman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06
STRIKE IS UNEvENTFUL.
New Men Will Be Cared for In Vessel
 Anchored In Stream.

New Orleans, October 5.-The first day of the strike of 5000 cotton load CTS against the steamship lines of this port passed almost without incident today
 sailing vessel is being fitted up to house strike. breakers, about 1000 of whom are expected here from north ern cities within a few days It is planned to anchor this vessel near mid-stream for the safety of those on board. The Southern Pacific company already has nearly 100 strike breakers at work. The presidents of the white unions involved in the strike today assured Mayor Behrman that they will do everything possible to prevent vio- lence and bloodshed.
 Steamships in port today numbered 23, most of which have some cotton to load. Crews were at work un- molested loading several of them, but progress was sloy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06

when Philadelphia at home had a lead of .025, Is the most brilliant illustration of their pluck.
 And, too luck. as in all races, had big hand In the landing of the pennant. Just at the critical stage, Philadelphia's star pitcher, Bender, who had won six teen straight games, was laid up with illness. Then it was impossible to use "Rube" Waddell on account of his gen. eral unreliability. and because, accord ing to the report. his teammates will no longer support him. It was impossible for Connie Mack. with Plank and Dygert doing all his pitching to stay the enthu- siastie impetuosity>of the Tigers. Accord ing to eastern critics. Connie Mack made the mistake of lodging doubleheaders with the teams of the second division. when he had them on his own home lot. However that may be, the result Is that Detroit won the pennant, and the means whereby this feat was accomplished is only of secondary interest.
 Now for the worlds series. Will Chi- cago go down in defeat as last season before the Chicago White Sox? This is the great question.
 The Cubs lost the championship last
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06
THE BURDEN OF TAXATION,

from that home for the privilege these men have of walking to their daily work.
 The professional man, who is licensed, must also be doubly burdened: boarding houses with struggling women trying hon. orably to support themselves and families would be taxed; hotels and restaurants, lunch counters, all necessary for the con- venience and absolute sustinence of thou sands of men and women in Birmingham and the many visitors who come to our city. must also be doubly burdened. No mention is here made of the luxurles of life, which many so much enjoy, but the absolute necessaries of life.
 These things are pointed out simply that the people of this city may know and un- derstand the conditions which confront them, because the people are 10 decide the question at issue. -'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06

It is generally conceded that prohibition will deprive the city of Birmingham or s125, ,O00, even at the present license rate on the open saloon.
 It is also a conceded fact that this de- felt will lay terrible burden upon the shoulders of hard working men, of mer- chants and of professional men; because they will be double taxed. Of course, real estate can not be, for under the constitu- ton of Alabama the power of the city to tax real estate is already at it's limit, to- wit, S1 on the s100. But the power of the city to place street tax of $5 on eaca person between the ages of IS and 50 years, which is not now exercised, would necessarily be applied. To illustrate, take a father and two sons in d family depend- ing upon their daily labor for support, and $15 per annum must be taken away
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06
Athletics Win Two.

Washington, October Philadelphia scored a double victory over Washington today. The first game went 15 innings, the Philadelphias using three pitchers. Smith of the locals was hit freely, but through good support three runs were cut off at the plate. A bad throw by Smith to Shipke in the fifteenth in an effort to head off Hartzell at third lost the game for Washington. vickers was going so we'll in the first game that Mack pitched him in the second, and he did not allow one of the locals to reach first base. Flrse game: H. H.E. Washington .. >..010 100 900 GOO 0Oo-2 8 Philadelphia .. 600 Oil 900 900 0O2-4 12
 Batteries: Smith and Kahoe: Fritz, Waddell, Vickers and Schreck.
 Second game: K Ill. E Washington ..-.. .. ....OOO O0-0 Pnilauelpnla LOW Vi o' V
 Batteries: Falkenberg and Kahoe; Vick- CTS and Schreck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06

that the Cubs. having been taught lesson, will present stronger front than last season.
 It is a question, too, if the Tigers are as strong as the Sox. At any ratc Detroit will have it's hands full. Will the en- thusiasm and ginger of the magnetic Hugh Jennings suffice to carry the Tigers over this one other gaping chasm?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06

values, and many of these men who stand in that attitude will be found purchasing property at it's low ebb. They know full well that prohibition in Birmingham can not continue in force many years. and that as soon as the open traffic is re-established here, as 1t was in Atlanta, property would bound upwards. ''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06
sTANDGNI OF TEA MS.
Cannot Pay lnniorsnts, E,rs

New Orleans, October 5.-Louisiana cannot legally pay the fare of immi- grants to this country, according to D ruling received today from the immi- grafton bureau at Washington by the state immigration bureau. The de. clsion was rendered in the test case of Geronimo Garcia, whose fare the state paid from Cuba The grounds of the ruling have not yet been received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06
Jury Discharged.

San Francisco, October 5.-The Tiry l.. Ford jury, unable to arrive at a verdict, was discharged at 2:25 o'clock this afternoon. The evidence submit ted at the trial of Ford for bribery was not sufficient to convince eight of the twelve jurymen beyond a reason able doubt that Ford participated in the payment of $4000 to former Super visor Thomas P. Lonergan to vote for the overhead trolley franchise. Up- wards of 30 ballots had been taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06
BOWLING.

In the fastest game of the series, ths High Rollers took two out of three games from the stars last night This is the last week for this league and the contest has narrowed down between the High Rollers ana the Pay Rolls for first honois Later on another league will be organized
 In the game last night Sherrill made high score, 22f and George scored high average, liS l-3. The scores were better as an average than have yet been bowled.
 The official score follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06
THE WHY'S AND WHEREFORES

The question is often asked why it Is that this man or that man who is nation of the saloons and not drunkard. favors prohibition in Birmingham. Of course there must be a reason. It has been suggested that in the event of the success of the prohibition side there will be a tremendous drop in real estate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06
 "Batted for Powell in the ninth.

Summary: Two-base hits, Crawford, Rossman, Siever. Three-base hits, D. Jones, Cobb. Siever. Home run, Cobb. Sacrifice hits. Schaefer Schmidt, Picker ing Double play. Niles to Wallace to T. Jones. Left on bases St. Louis g, De- trot G. Bases on balls, off Powell f. Hit by pitcher, Siever, CStone) Struck out, Powell 3, Siever 3. Time, 1:26. Empires, Sheridan and Evans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

St. Louis. October 5.-The first game of the doubleheader between st. Louis and Chicago this afternoon was forfeited to St. Louis In the fourth inning, to as the result of an argument concerning a decision by Umpire Rigler. In Chicago's half of the fourth. Evers was called out at third on a throw from Marshall that looked like he was safe There had been some previous criticism of the umpire on the part of Manager Chance of the Chi cago team and when Evers was called out Chance and several other Chicago players emphatically questioned the de- cision. They surrounded Umpire Rigler who pulled out his watch and gave them time resume their places. When they did not obey, he declared the game forfeited to St Louis. Chance, accompanied by Pitchers Pfeister and overall, immediate ly left the park and went over to see the Detroit-St Louis game. The second game was won by St. Louis to ,. McGlynn outpitched Brown. RIFE Chicago 100 100 100--3 St. Louis :. .. :. 900 200 200-4 1
 Batteries: McGlynn and Marshall; Brown and Morgan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06
Neither Team Could Win.

New York, October 5.-0Special )-Bos- ton and New York stopped the first game in the twelfth inning with the score a tie and started the second game of the double header, and only three innings were played when darkness put an end to the playing. R. h. Boston 600 GOO 210 O0-3 8 4 New York . L :. :. oil 100 900 00-3 1
 Batteries: Harris and Shaw; Doyle and Blair Umpire, OLoughln.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06

season on account of over-confidence, and on account of their inability to hit left handlers and "spit-ball" artists. It Is req sonable to suppose that the men of Frank Chance will realize this season that the series will be hard fought one and not wallSover It Is reasonably sure too, that the Cubs will be better prepared for "spit balls" and southpaws this season
 than last. It is a certainty, therefore,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06
R IT E
Camnitz Wins Fine Game.

Cincinnati, October 5.-(Special )-Cin- cinnati and Pittsburg broke even in to- days doubeheader, Pittsbure taking the first game and Cincinnati the second. The second was called at the end of the seventh on account of darkness RHE. PittsDurg A.. .. .. 600 900 l00-1 Cincinnati .. .. .. ......000 112 "-4 sz 8
 Batteries: camnitz and Phelps; Ewing and Schle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06
Boston Has No Mercy.

Boston, October Special. )-Boston took both games of the doubeheader here today. The second game was a runaway anar. R.H E. Brooklyn. :. .. :. .013 001 000--5 14 Boston ... .. .. ......000 POO 0o4-6 II
 Batteries Pastorious and Ritter; Young and Ball.
 Second game RHE. Brooklyn ....... 900 GO O. o 6 Boston :. .. .. ......5l6 000 *-l2 s 0
 Batteries Scanlon and Bergen: Froch and Needham. Empires: Klem and Rud- derham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06
Poor Old White Sox.

Chicago, October 5.--(Special) --Cleve- land defeated Chicago today by score of to 1. R.H. E. Cleveland :. . 032 0p0 00O-5 II 0 Chicago . . . .110 0O2 000-4 II
 Batteries: Rhoades and Clarke; Fromme and Hart Umpire, Egan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06
How the Mighty Have FaIIen.v

Philadelphia October 5-.Special )- Philadelphia took both games of the douhleheader here today, aided largely by New York's errors. R.H.E. New fofk .030 GOO 000-3 9 1 Philadelphia .. 2. s. .002 400 01s-7 II 2
 Batteries Beecher and Bresnahan; Mo ran and Jacklitsch.
The state herald., 1907-03-22

The HERALD wishes to secure the as
sistanee of good correspondent from
every part of the county in order that
il may be able to give the news of the
county to its readers. We are always
ready and willing to give all of the To-
cal news but it is impossible to do SO
without the aid of parties who know
the news and can furnish it to us.
Now, If you wish the local news OF
your part Of the county to appear in
the columns of the HERALD report to
us and we will do the rest.
The state herald., 1907-03-22
The Vulgar Comic Supplement

Elizabeth Howard Westwood, in the
New Idea Woman's Magazine for April
has much needed word regarding the
deteriorating type of the children's
comic supplement in the modern Sunday
papers, as follows:
1--WE have stood Foxy Grandpa, Hap
py Hooligan, Buster and the Katzen-
TANNERS without murmur, but the
time has come when decent parents
must rise up and protest. Unless we
wish to have Mother Goose and Kate
Greenaway entirely superseded by these
imposters, something must be done a
bout it. The infant of four, who used
to be allowed on festive occasions to
recite
There was little man,
And he had little gun
in lisping accents for the edification Of
admiring relatives, and be considered
cunning, now holds the center of the
stage all unlimited. with forward man
ner and precocious jest about these par
odies on all that is decent. See me
walk like Buster greets the stranger
when he enters an up-to-date home. !.
Contrast the capers of a frisky, gray
bearded old gentleman, who chases four
or five young specimens of grandchil-
dren through one antic after another,
with the reverence that has hitherto
been taught child for his grandpar-
ents.
There was n time when our regular
monthly funny magazines were looked
at askance by the careful mother who
wished her child to read only the best.
These at worst came only once month
and were chaste, refined and even wit
ty compared with the present-day COM
ic supplement pictures, which so alb
sorb our young hopefuls that the de-
pleted Sunday-school attendance in sew
eral communities has actually been
traced directly to their influence. we
can't get Johnny away from Little Ne
mo long enough to get him dressed and
Off in time for Sunday-school' is an Off
repeated excuse when the teacher in
qnires for absent pupils.
Better far that the threadbare
mother-in-law be kept on deck for ridi-
cule. or the time-worn jibes at the de.
parting cook, than that child be al.
lowed to follow the gaudy-colored,
pointless, and silly monkey shines OF
Happy Hooligan. No matter what the
subject of these pseudo-funny sheets
they all lack-virility, and bristle insteac
with an ever-recurring vulgarity anC
lack of refinement that is not to be tol
Grated in our homes"
The state herald., 1907-03-22
AMHERST.

Chas. Ferrel and family spent Sun
day with Amos Hanway's.
Mr.. Trumper and Victor Fair are
having quite serious time breaking
wild horses.
The Amherst store will soon be com
pleted.
Rev. jenkins favored us with SER
mon last Sunday and we are pleased to
learn that he can come out the third
Sunday Of each month.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bone spent Sunday in
Beaehville at their sons homestead.
The Miller girls spent Sunday with
their grandfather J. S. Shockey.
Eddie Herzig is working for Harry
Sprague near Sedgwick.
GUESS WHO.
The state herald., 1907-03-22
BEACHVILLE.

Basket supper at the Beaehvillc
school house Saturday night Mar. 23.
Mrs. Jennie Cramer has been spend.
ing few days with Mrs. Lounsbury
this week.
Miss Ethel ssylor has purchased q
new incubator and has gone into the
chicken business.
Miss Mccormick went to Holyokc
Wednesday evening TO attend the
teachers examination.
Mrs. win Chcramy who has been
confined to her bed for some time is rc.
ported better.
The fall grain Is looking fine In this
part Of the county and from present In.
dientions we believe there will be u
good crop.
SAMANTHA.
The state herald., 1907-03-22

c, +. olmsted, county treasurer, has
moved his family from the farm to his
newly constructed dwelling house In
iiolyokc. He has very neat and con-
vcnicntly arranged room dwelling and
when his improvements are completed
will have one Of the most desirable res.
idonee properties In iiolyokc.
The state herald., 1907-03-22

Died at her home near Haxtun on
Wednesday March 20, Mrs. Harriet
Kegwin from cancer. She had been
suffering from this dread trouble for
some time. The funeral was held on
Thursday.
The state herald., 1907-03-22

A town caucus was held st the court
house last Friday evening for the pur-
pose OF nominating candidate for
mayor and three candidates for town
trustees. s. II. johnson was chosen
chairman and W. u. Kelsey secrctay.
G. w. Garland was rtnominatcd NJ
candidate for mayor and II. Sutherland
Leon Keplor and II. N. white for trust.
eee.
The state herald., 1907-03-22

In using u cough syrup. why not GO,
the best, one that comes highly recon.
mended Is Bees Laxative Cough syrup.
contains honey and tar and Is superior
to other cough Hyrips In many ways.
Children always like Il because Il con.
talna no opiates. IA n laxative aud ID
guaranteed 10 rive satisfaction or mon.
ey refunded Try Il. c. Il. Allen.
The state herald., 1907-03-22

The hour for Epworth League servie-
es at the Methodist church has been
changed from p. m. to 7:3O p. m. and
evening preaching services has been
changed to $3.50 p. m.
The state herald., 1907-03-22

Mrs. D. c. Millagc Is receiving her
stock OF new spring millinery and on
next Friday and Saturday, Mch. 22nd
23rd she will have millinery opening.
The ladies should not fail to attend the
opening.