The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-21
Wants Argument FaVoTing a
 Third Term
WILL PAY PRIZE OF $lOOO.
According to Washington Times Rep resentative Clayton of Alabama May Succeed Williams as the
 Leader of Democrats.


 Senator Bourne of Oregon, the most rabid of third-termers, announced tonight that he had given to a Boston magazine 5000. which sum shall go to the person submit- ting the best argument for the renomina- ton of President Roosevelt.
 The contest is to close February 15, and one month later three judges who will next month be selected to pass upon the argument, are to render their decision. Senator Bourne says his idea is to se- cure discussion and agitation resulting in conviction and specialization of opinion in favor of the Presidents renomination. ond term. as you like" said the senator tonight. 1.-The exigencies of the times de- mand that he serve four years more. It is a patriotic duty that he owes to his country. He cannot shirk 1t if he would without making self greater than coun- try and forfeiting the respect and public confidence he now holds. He will not shrk it once the people make their wishes known. Now is the time for them to be heard.''
 The Cattle Tick.
 Excellent results have been obtained by the department of agriculture in it's fight against the cattle tick in the south, ac- cording to a report issued today, and it is believed the quarantine line will be gradually pushed towards the gulf until the pest is eradicated.
 The reports received from various in- spectors indicate that as result of eight months work about 60,O00 miles of infect ed territory has been freed from ticks, and might therefore be placed north of the quarantine lines. The work is being pushed vigorously in Virginia, North Car olna, Tennessee, Arkansas and Oklahoma and Tn all localities the method of star vation pasture rotation and direct treat ment of cattle with nsectides have yield ed the desired results at comparatively slight expense. In fact, it is at present estimated that the total expense of the complete eradication of the cattle tick will not exceed the amount of annual loss caused to the cattle industry by the pres- ence of the cattle tick.
 To Investigate Labor.
 The investigation of woman and child labor in the United States will begin be- fore the end of the month. The civil sef- vice commission having sent in a list of persons qualified to make the investiga- ton, the commissioner of labor is rapidly making appointments and sending out in- speetors. The inspectors to report the number of women and children working in the mills, with their ages, state of health and general condition
 Fight in Maryland.
 The democratic senatorial primary in Maryland Is shaping up favorably to the nomination of former Governor and Con- gressman John Walter Smith. Smiths principal rival is Governor Warfield, who was staunch supporter of the democratic organization in Maryland until he be- came governor. He then went back on the party, joined the Independents" and now wants office again at the hands of the old party.
 The democratic organization vote seems to be looming mp strong behind Mir. Smith, and 1t looks as if nothing less than popular uprising in behalf of Governor l Warfield or some one of the other candi- dates would prevent MT. Smith from cap turing majority of the legislative votes. {Both General Seth and A. P. German, Jr., have withdrawn from the race.
 It is estimated that the total cost of the primaries will be s14.O00.
 Senator Whyte Is the only candidate in the field for the unexpired term of for mer Senator Arthur Pue Gorman which expires one year from March f, 1909. Con- EeQuently senator Wnyte assessment was s237S29, which he paid, while each of the four candidates for the six-year term, from March 4, 1910. had to pay s2966. .59.
 Campaign Opens.
 The opening gun of the campaign of 1908 was fired tonight by Harry s. New, chairman of the republican national com mittee. After consultation with Sec retary Dover. Chairman New announced that the national committee would meet here December 6 and to name the time and place for holding the convention.
 Some efforts have been made by sup porters of Secretary Taft to delay this meeting until the secretary's arrival in the United States. As this may not occur until Christmas, and as the committee has usually met the first week in Decem- Der, Chairman New saw no reason to postpone the date.
 Mir. New will hold a consultation tomor- row with Secretary Cortelyou. The na- tional committee and the congressional committee have both secured palatial quarters in the new National Metropolitan Bank building. and there is a prospect that the national fight will be directed from this city instead oS New York next year.
 This will likely be the case unless Hughes Is nominated. as he would prefer headquarters in New York City
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