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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24
CONVENTION MAY BE
 FOR RESUBMISSION
Maine's Political Leaders Be lieve Republicans Will
 Vote for It.

Special Dispatch to the Boston Herald.)
 Augusta, Me, September 16, 1907.-The democratic leaders are not now so posi- tive of carrying the state in the next state campaign. as they have until re- gently professed to be.
 The democratic party has been banking upon the belief that the republicans in the next state campaign would again re- fuse to give the people the right to vote upon the question of re-submisslon of the constitutional amendment, and in this be- lief they argued that if they should re- nominate the Hon. Cyrus W. Davis of Watervlle as their candidate, or man equally strong, they would carry the state with the aid of the republicans who dissatisfied with the continued refusal of the leaders to give them a chance to vote upon re-submission would join with the democrats.
 Many political leaders now believe, however, that the next republican state convention will vote to give the people resubmission, declare in favor of the repeal of the Sturgis enforcement law, and at the same time insert a plank fa vorable to an amendment to the constitu- ton which will give the governor power to remove sherifs who are dereiict Tn their duty
 Prominent republicans, among them Congressman Charles E. Littlefield, who have always been and may now be pro- bitionists in their views, have decided that resubmission must come.
 Congressman Burleigh, too. and Con gressmen Powers and Allen, are also un- derstood to be agreeable to this view. Ex-Governor John F. Hull, Maine repre-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24
ON THE RACE TRACK.
Gravesend Results.

GraVesend September 23.-On a sloppy track Old Lady, the 12 to , favorite easily won the Albemarle handicap, one mile and a sixteenth, today. She took the lead in the stretch and won easily eased up by five lengths
 First Race-Five and half furlongs Miss Delaney 109 (BrusseD, s to }, won Rosmiro 102 CW Doyle) : to 10, second; Alex Grant 1O2 (E. Dugan), 1 to ? third. Time. 1.092.
 Second Race-Steeplechase selling, about two miles, Knight of Elway 1i3 tArchi- bald), to 1, won; Guardian 13s tkelle- her), 20 to 1, second; Bannell 137 (Stone,, ? to ,. third. Time, 405
 Third Race-About six furlongs: Chief Hayes 95 (summer). to l, won; King 8 Daughter 1OS (N1iller), to ,, second; De- mand l29 (NicoD, out third. Time, 1;l2.
 Fourth Race-1he Albemarle handicap, one mile and d sixteenth; Gold Lady 101 (Mlller), 12 to ,. won; Golden West S7 (Sumter). 3 to l. second Killaloe 1o5 (Notter) 9 to 1. third. Time, 1;52 1-5.
 Fifth Race-Three-ye year-olds and up, selling, one mile and an eighth: Rye 1oS (Miller), : to D. won. Punllie 93 (G. Swain), to l, second; Lally S9 (Henry), to D, third Time, 1:59 3-5.
 Sixth Race-Fllies and geldings, maid ems, 2-year-olds, five and a half furlongs: Kings Plate 10S (Notter), : to 10 and 10 to 1. won: Queen of the Hills 10S Ores tom, 1 to 1, second; General Loman 10s (McDanieD, to 1, third. Time, 1fll go.
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sentative upon the republican national committee. believes in resubmission.
 One reason why the republicans are more than likely to declare in favor of resubmission is the fast that many or tho prominent leaders in the Civic league are changing their views upon this question. In that organization which has always had a powerful influence in Maine politics. there is now a division of senti- ment in the matter. Resubmisslon will not, however, come about in a republican convention without opposition Many of the prohibition republicans place prohibi- ton before their republicanism, and some frankly say that if resubmission is 10 come they desire it to come through the democratic party.
 Next year is a presidential year. Maine is one of the first states to hold her cleo tion, and there are many republicans who, although not hostile to prohibition, still believe that there are matters of much greater importance to the party than pro- hibition. Among this class is Governor Cobb. These men believe that nothing would be so injurious to the business in terests of Maine a radical change in the present tariff. They frankly say that 1t would do no harm to Maine to have a democrat for governor, but that If ths chief executive of the state is a democrat, four democratic congressman would also be elected and democrat would succeed a republican in the United States Sem ate. These men will favor a resubmission plank in the next state convention, be- leving that any other course would invite certain defeat.
 While the reports that Samuel Com pers, president of the American Fedora ton of Labor, is coming here to work against Congressman Littlefield once more are discredited, it is believed that labor emissaries for MT. Gompers have come here to work quietly among the labor unions for the democratic cause.
 Conditions which are depended upon to check the influence of the labor agitators, however, are expressed in the belief that a change in the political complexion of the men returned to Congress may bring about such changes in the tariff condi- tons as to affect very badly the woolen, cotton and pulp interests, upon which the laboring men of the state depend.
 PROPERTY OWNERS AND GOOD
 GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE. '''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24
Citation Defeats ArdeHe

Columbus, O., September 23.-Citation today gave Ardelle, the Geers favorite in the 205 pace, beating by going in 2:OSA in the first heat of the second weeks grand circuit racing. This defeat is the second for Ardelle in all her rac- ing career and Citations time the best ever made by pacing mare over the Columbus track.
 Claty Latis won the Hoster-Columbus consolation from Jack Leyburn. The 2:O7 trot was Lillian R.'s all the way
 Daniel was the favorte in the 2;15 trot and won about as he pleased.
 Summaries:
 2;05 class pacing, three heats purse sl200 lone heat Friday)-Citaton, b. m., by Norvalson (McMahon). won second heat; Ardelle won first heat; Rudy Kip won third heat. Time, 2:O4i4, 9:oS4, 2:04H
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24
BRIBERY CHARGES
 ARE DISCREDITED
EXCITING MEETING IS HELD BY MOBILE CITY COUNCIL WHEN CHARGES AGAINST COUNCIL MEN ARE DiSPROvEN.

Mobile, September 3.-(Special)-A large and disorderly crowd thronged the city council chamber tonight when the body investigated the charges of bribery which had been preferred against certain councilmen.
 James c. Jepp, in correspondence with a newspaper. charged that the Southern Bitulithic Paving company had brioed certain councilmen to obtain contract. The council, according to the municipal code, formed itself into judicial pody and met tonight to hear the evidence.
 The charges were based on a statement made by E. E. Kersh, a reporter Of the Mobile Register Kersh was summoned as a witness. but failed to appear, pleading sickness
 It was shown in the evidence that Kersh had been employed by Dr. Rockwell, dis trict agent of the paving company, to boom that pavement, and that he had forged the signatures of President Ingram of the company to document purporting to be a contract under which he was to receive s1OO cash. and one cent for every yard of pavement laid in Mobile.
 On this bogus paper he attempted to ob- tain money from Councilman Craft, when the forgery was discovered. Inns evi- dence entirely discredited the charges against the city council
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24

Belmont's love, the villain, Caroline Liy- ingstone, begins to throw snares. Caro- line Livingstone is prompted to take any course possible by her love for Belmont.
 The plot of the jealous woman grows heavy on Lena after many complications, and in the midst of her trouble she is de- serted by her lover, and the third act closes with her denunciation of him.
 The scene of the fourth act Is laid at the Livingstone home, and the stage set ting here is very pretty. Lena in her almost unbearable unhappiness decides 10 go back to Massachusetts. but finally matters are strengthened out, and after refusing Belmont she steals out on the doorstep and lightly places her hands on his shoulders. He turns to see Ter and the curtain falls with the two lovers clasped in each others arms.
 Miss Poynter carries her part through the play very naturally. She makes an ideal rustic girl. and where the piece re- quires heavier acting she is equal to the part. There are several other clever characters in the piece. Joel Slocum carrid by Ted Y. Armond, is typical country boy, and is the source of num- per of laughs Miss Sylvia Starr, as Car oline Livingstone and Roy Phillips, as Durward Belmont, are good in the op- posite roles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24
FACTS ON PROHIBITION

In coming to a final conclusion on any great question. historical facts which bear upon it, the expressions, opinions and experiences of others should be given fair and impartial weight. If it be A question with which we have had m actual experience, question where our opinion and Judgment must necessarily be influenced and moulded largely by the statements and theories of others. then the character ability and experience of the men whose opinions are given should be the determining factor in our final action. Various and unusual arguments have been advanced by the leaders of prohibition in Jefferson county, seeking to discredit the views, motives and sin cerity of the men who favor high license and strict regulation, rather than drastic prohibtory laws. Our position is based upon what we consider sound moral and business considerations. In this column We shall publish each day the opinions of some of our greatest and best men who, in the open, denounce the theory and practice of prohibition.
 In this column we have recently pub lished the opinions of Jefferson Davis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24
latonja Results.

Cinoinanti, O., September 23.-The fall race meeting of the Latonia Jockey club began today and will continue for twenty days. The fourth race, handicap at mile. was the feature. LeXoine. a rank outsider, easily took the event from The Minks, with Monsignor, the favorite. third Favorites won the other five events The track was fast. Summaries:
 First race six furlongs, Inaugural Colloauy 119 (HeideD, 3to g. won; F'on- tenac, no q. Lee), to l, second; Lady Esther, 97 (Pickens), 4to 1, third. Time. 1l3
 Second race, five and one-half furlongs-- Shirley Rossmore, 97 (ButleD, to l, won; Uncle Tim. 97 tMartin), 10 to l, second; Moscow Belle 97 (OtD, 15 to l, third. Time, l:0S2-5
 Third race, six furlongs-Lady Carol. 1Os CHeideD, 9 to 5, won; Miss Strome. 104 (Powers). 10 to 1, second; Dulcinea, g (J Frach. 100 to l. third Time, 1:14 To-
 Fourth race, handicap, one mile-Lexo- line, ,s99 (Powers), 9 to ., won: The Minks, 113 (Farrow), ' to ?, second; Monsignor, 97 (Pickens), to 1, third. Time, 1:39 2-5.
 Fifth race, five and one-half furlongs- Pinkla 99 (Minder). Il to 10, won; Albert Star. 106 (IeideD. II to ,, second; Rebel Queen, 99 (Pickens), to 2, third. Time los.
 Sixth race. one mile and sixteenth Ouardi 9S (Butler), to 2, won; Scalplock, 1O2 uIeideD, 3 to l, second; Cullant (OtD, to 1, third. Time. 1:47 2-5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24

Hoster-C Columbus consolation, 2:16 trot- ters, three heats purse 5000: Claty Latis. b. m. by Pilatus LazelD, won three straight heats; Jack Leyburn. second; {; Kassona, third. Time. 2:OSN, 2:O914, 2:Os1s
 POT class trotting. three heats. purse s12o0-Lillian R., b. n.. by J. T. CMcDe- vito. won three straight heats; Botta, second; Kid Shea, third. Time, 2:0s14 2os1a, 2:OsA.
 2:15 class trotting. three in five. purse ;1200-Daniel, b. m., Highland Prince (Er- nest, won in three straight heats; Othel- To, second; The Paceolet, third. Time 2:O91a, 2:1Ol4, 2:08h.
 2:1S class pacing three in five heats, purse S120O fnished)-Pacemaker. b. h., by King Maker Murphy). won third heat; Flying Jim, won second heat; Prince patrick, won first heat. Time, 2:09l4 Gb4. 210H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24

rooms, and with the exception of few offices, many of our two-story houses are empty upstairs.
 More liquor is drunk now than before This is well known. A few days since a lady came to me for advice about a rela- tive of hers who was going away, and asked if it would be wise to have her daughter, his wife, to go with him. I asked her why. She said: He is a good man. earns good money, and used only to drink a little, but since prohibition he al ways has the liquor in the house and now he drinks heavily The same thing can be said in many instances. Hundreds of dollars leave Sulphur Springs every week for Winsboro, Dallas and other places for jugs of liquor In my judgment, local option is a great calamity to any city situated as we are.
 'T am well known here as a man that does not use liquor, but l must confess that local option has hurt us badly. %*s 'R. H. HENDERSON"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24
At the Gayety.

Clar<'s Runaway Girls" began a weeks engagement at the New Gayety theatre with a matiness and night per- formance Monday. the house being sold out at both performances.
 The show Is all that is claimed for it in advance press notices. It has been entirely made over since last sea son, and as before has an excellent vaudeville bill. the headliner being the Livingstons with their peerless bal ancing acts.
 The first part of the show is breezy entitled the Man Gazabo," in which plenty of opprtunity is of- fered for good music. pretty and well costumed girls and wholesome comedy. Following the leading buletta is the vaudeville. Among those contributing pleasing acts might be mentioned Stuart and Turner. singers and danc- CTS; the Misses Marion and Thomp- son, cornetists. whose skill on the brass instruments is remarkable and brought forth applause; and The Bowery Com edy quartette In several pleasing musical numbers. The work of Oracle and Reynolds fell flat on account of the slap stick comedy which does not take well with Birmingh am audiences.
 The show concluded with the bur lesque. "A Pair of Kings" Among the female contingent deserving of men ton is Miss Clare Burg and Miss Pearl Turner, the latter being handsome woman and of fine stage presence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24
NOTICE.
Alabama Great Southern Railroad
 Company.

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Ala bama Great Southern Railroad company will be held at the office of the company in Birmingham. Ala, on Wednesday, De- tober g. 1907. at 10 o'clock a. m. for the election of directors and the transaction of such other business as may be brought before the meeting.
 Transfer books will close at p. m. Tuesday, September 10, 1907. and reopen at 10 a. m, Thursday, October 8. 1907.
 R. D. LANKFORD, Secretary. September s. 1907. 93to-10-L
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24
"The Devils Auction"

One of the exclusive features offered by Manager Charles H. Yale in the twenty sixth edition of his Everlasting Devil S Auction'' is a new mechanical illusion entitled, "The Dance of the Baby Ele- phants." The play will be given Wednes- day evening at the Jefferson theatre Sep tember 25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24

The following article taken from the Insurance Field, one of the official or gans of insurance, is more than signifi- cant:
 The recent financial disturbances are being felt by life insurance offices which make loans in southern territory. This is particularly true in Georgia, where the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24
THE CUBS CINCH
 NATIONAL BANNER MCGraW Grows BoisterouS and
 is Elected RAIN IN AMERICAN LEAGUE Pretorious Driven from the Box and St. Louis Defeats brookIyn-Pitts- burg Lands-Resuts in
 National League.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Reds Win in Bum Game.

Cincinnati, September 23-Heavy hit ting and poor fielding by both teams marked the game between Cincinnati and Boston today. Berberch was knocked out in the fourth inning. R.H E. Cincinnati . . . .. ..02S 20 02+-1l Il ) Boston .. q. .. . -. 200 O02 110- 6 II 3
 Batteries: Weimer and Mclean; Ber- berieh, Boultes and Needham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24
Pastorious Hit Hard.

St Louis, September 2S.-Pastorius was batted hard today. St. Louis winning from Brooklyn g to 1. R. F. St. Louis . m 432 GOO 00t-9 F 0 Brooklyn .-OOu Iup WV-l
 Batteries: Fromme and Marshall; Pas torius. Bel land Ritter
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wah county. Game wardens. Howard Douglass, Mcintosh Bluff, Washington county. to succeed C. E. Harold. who failed to qualify.
 Tie Lauderdale County Farmers Union Warehouse company of Lauderdale eoun- ty was incorporated at the office of the secretary of state yesterday. Other ln- corporations were the Bank of Mounos- vile. capital stock 325.0oo, with a paid-ln capital of sl2,500 Reed Pecan company at Lanett, Chambers county, paid-in capital $50 000.
 The charter of the Lucas E. Moore Slave company of New Orleans, La, was filed in the office of the secretary of state yesterday The plant of this con cern will be located near Olney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24
At the Majestic.

The Majestic this week presents a splendid vaudeville bill, one of the best in fact. of it's history. There is just a bit of every department of general vaudeville, and everything presented is fresh and entirely rid of the sugges- tive.
 Perhaps the choicest portion of the interesting bill is the little comedy, Her Last Rehearsal" in which Lewis McCord illustrates the difficulty of inn parting to a charming and sensitive girl without talent the proper spirit to assume in the emotional role of Juliet" After the humorous and tragic failure, Juliet having actually fallen in love with Romeo she acts the part in perfect spirit and artlessly. McCord is assisted by Miss Bertha St. Clair, Miss Elvie Bates. the Romeo and the local stage director. There is abun- dant humor to elicit laughter, and just a tinge of the sweetness necessary in the real comedy love story.
 Harney and Haynes are the black lady. She played the part of the mulat- to of the black four hundred to per lection. The characteristic dap-trap parts eccentric dancing and coon shouting, pleased the large audience.
 Adelyn, the dancing girl, received several encores. As a light and fancy dancer she was good. her work being attractive and appreciated. Lopez and Lopez, Spanish instrumentalists. fur nished real music with no necessary apologies. They were of that class which makes everything touched yield melody. lola" fingered from the tops of tumblers being especially pleasing. The Ozavs, jugglers, were experts, and held the attention of the audience to the end of their act.
 The last offering was Yuma" wonderful contortionist, who impressed one with the idea that he was a bone less" man. This act was presented in a novel setting, Yuma" first appear ing as a piece of mechanism, made to execute by the application of cleo tricity. In this portion of the act, the man impressed the audience with his wonderful control of his nerves. After revealing his true form, his ability to twist his body into every conceivable shape pleased and mystified.
 The bill this week Is filled to the brim with all that Is good and Man ager Stevenson is to be congratulated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24
Chicaao Cinches Rau.

Chicago. September 23.-Chicago cinched the National league pennant today when they won their 101st victory, defeating Philadelphia 1 to l. Darkness stopped the game in the eighth inning. R.H E. Chicago .. q. a. .... 2l0 O01 0*-4 6 2 Philadelphia 001 GOO col ,
 Batteries: Brown, Ruelbach and Moran; Richie and Dooin. Time, 40.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24
"Stronuheartu v

"Strongheart, the American comedy drama, which has achieved such a gener ous measure of success in the three years it has been before the public, will be presented at the Jefferson theatre Fri day evening. September o7.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24
Loans Being Cancelled in Georgia
 On Account of Prohibition Wave

enactment of the prohibition law has, &C., cording to recent statement from home office, unsettled real estate values to such degree that several large loans arranged for prior to the enactment have liately been cancelled.
 Property owners and Good Government
 Committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24
Rate Law Enioined.

St. Paul. Minn.. September 23-Judge Iochren of the United States court today issued an order for an injunction which absolutely ties up the states commodity rate law pending finad decree in the case or until the lower courts decision is over ruled in appeal by the state. The order is sweeping in its terms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24
Atlandboro is in Ensley, but of course you know that.

SEE STATE FAIR FAD" Privileges and concessions now on sale. First come first serv- ed; no favorites. Office at Fair Grounds. No contracts made over telephone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24

William l.. Hall. one of the oldest and best informed officials of the forestry bu- reau of the agricultural department at Washington, was selected for the work and d better selection could not have been made Mir. Hall will be remembered by Alabamians as the forestry expert who accompanied Capt. Richmond Pearson Iobson on his memorable education tour through the Sixth district last spring.
 Mir Hall made many friends in Alabama on this trip and since that time has made one or two other trips to the state n connection with his work in the Ap- palachan region.
 At the close of the Hobson tour MT. Hall went at once from Birmingham 10 Rome, Ga, where he organized his inves- tigating commission and has been en- gagged ever since in the special work He has personally gone over most of the ter- ritory included in the proposed reserva- tion, and it is said that he is better pleased than he expected to be with rse conditions and prospects. He has found that the people are already beginning to appreciate the great value of the reserve. and are ready to lend all the assistance necessary in establishing the great south- ern reserve in the event that Congress allows it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24
MAINE IS CONSIDERING
 VOTING OUT PROHIBITION

The following startling news from Maine, the great prohibition state, will be read with interest:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24
McGraw Was RoWdy.

Pittsburg. September 23.-ln a most ex- citing game today. Pittsburg defeated New York. McGraw and DelVin were put out of the grounds by Umpire Klem.
 R.H E. Pittsbnre . . . . 010 000 10t-2 9 1 New York ~ . .O0O 001 010--1 Batteries: Willis and Gibson Wiltse and BoWerman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24

The federal government has previously set aside millions of acres in forest in the west but there is not an acre east of the Mississippi, and all of it is west of the eastern base of the Rocky mountains.
 At one time the President of the United States had the power to set aside forest reserves, but that power was taken away from him and vested in the legislative power of Congress some time ago.
 It is believed that the Appalachian and White mountain bill will pass at the next session as most of the southern delega- tions favor it, and it is believed that the western members can be won over from a sense of reciprocal duty, though the west has been fighting the bill for selfish req sons. The eastern delegations were pretty evenly divided at the last session.
 Since the destruction of the American forests has come to be a matter of grave consideration the work of the bureau of forestry Is one of growing importance and one that should be carefully considered by all classes of people. It is said that at the present rate of destruction the entire forest supply east of the Mississippi river will be exhausted In fifteen years.