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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-09

Jefferson City, Mo, September S.-Dele- gates began pouring into Jefferson City on every train today to attend the nve state conventions that meet here simui- taneously The republican conVentioi will be held in the Carnegie library; dem ocratic convention in the circuit court room; socialistic convention in MUSIC hall. prohibition convention in the sen ate chamber, and peoples party conven- lion will be held in room in the cap ito, in the rear of the senate chamber The conventions may take until CLOGS tomorrow evening to adopt platioriiiS and file the nominees With the seeie'''' of state under the new laws.
 The democratic state committee organ .-oa h, a,ecting H. M Rubey of Macon chairman. A. L. Hardy Of Bloomneid secretary and A. J. Hawkins of Enll- nenee treasurer. Prior to effecting or ...enization the republicans appointed a committee to determine contests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-09
WORKING OUT THE
 CONVICT PROBLEM

Atlanta, September S.-If the senate and house approve the work of conference committee No. 1, which has been consid- ering the convict lease bills of the two branches of the legislature, the lease sys- tenn in Georgia will end on March S1, 1909. compromise was reached by the com mittee late today, and its report sub- mitted to both houses. No action way taken by either body, the question of agreeing to the report going over to to- morrow
 The agreement reached by the commit tee provides for the ending of the lease system March 31, 1868; the pro rating male felony convicts among the counties for use on public roads, the distribution of convicts not so taken to counties desiring more than their share and the leasing of those remaining to municipalities, the sur plus to be kept on state farms and used dn contract work under the direction of fhe prison commission with the approval of the governor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-09
INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS
Page i.

 Desperate fight against forest fires. Democrats more assured of victory in November. Taft proposed to make tour of United States. Hard blow dealt to Governor Cummins. F,yerything points to nomination of Llley. Hughes primary test gives confusing result. Five conventions in Jefferson City.
 Page 2. Carriers to meet at Anniston next year. Rig sawmill to resume operations at Hattiesburg. Site donated for Farmers union ware house at Bessemer.
 Page 3. Big Dupuy rally at Ensley Lumber trade improving Anniston city court convenes
 Page 4. Editorial comment.
 Page 5. Bids will be opened today on 15-story Empire building. East Lake barbecue for visitors is big success.  day in annual convention Bryan Kern club organized in Birming- ham. ,, Teachers institute continues to be well attended.
 Page 6. Mack Collins Is again in prison at Greenville.
 Page 7. Social events. Dolly Dalrymple writes for women.
 Page 8. Movement to aid children's cause. Somebody may soon be member of Ananias club.
 Page g. Cotton prices are higher on bullish crop news. Grains are little higher on crop re- port. Slight gain in prices of stocks.
 Page 10. Birmingham loses last game to New Orleans. Three leaders win In National league
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-09

meree this afternoon of manufacturers, representing, 1t Is said, 53 industries, hay ing a capital of $50, ,OO0, 900, and an ag- gregate pay roll of s10,000,0OO year, a protest to be presented to the convention against the nomination of George Lilley Of Waterbury as governor, was formu- lated. Resolutions were adopted reciting that whereas, the national house of rep resentatives has so overwhelmingly repu- diated Mir Lilley that his nomination for governor would be a direct affront to the dignity and judgment of that body; and,
 Whereas, the public record of MT. Lil- ley is sufficient proof of his unf1tness for the office; therefore, be it
 Resolved. That we know that the civic conscience of thinking republicans of the state is stirred by Mir. Lilley's candidacy to depth not realized by our party man. agers. forecasting such determined op- position as to compass his defeat at the polls
 Resolved, That we solemnly protest against the nomination of MT. Lilley as iniFnical to the best interests of Connecti- cut and disastrous to the supremacy of the republican party in the sttte.''
 Everything pointed tonfglsGs to. the choice of MT. Lilley on the first ballot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-09
FIVE CONVENTIONS ARE
 IN SESSION AT ONE TIME

Five members of the peoples party appeared; three prohibtionists and lS socialists Each party took a recess, pending the arrival of more delegates.
 Wlater S. Dickey of Kansas City was elected chairman of the republican state committee and Rush c. V. Lake secre- tary. At o'clock this afternoon the state committee met with the nominees and after selecting a committee on plat form adjourned until tomorrow
 After the democratic platform commit tee was appointed adjournment of the convention of that party was taken until o'clock tonight. It is probable that final adjournment will not be taken until Wednesday morning., A contest for the chairmanship of the prohibition state committee developed. Finally c. E. Stokes of Kansas City, who has been chairman for 14 years was chosen.
 Nothing was accomplished at the night session and adjournment was taken until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-09
GINNERS WARNED
 BY NIGHT RIDERS

Montgomery, September, S-A special to the Advertiser from Shubuta, Miss, says:
 Early yesterday morning notices were found posted at two gins near this place warning the ginners to cease operations. These notices were signed might riders
 One of the gins on which she notice was posted is about six miles from this nlace and is owned by negro named Abb Heidelberg. The other was on the gin of the Eucutta Ginning company Of Eu- outta, about 12 miles distant. The latter gin is owned by Dr. w. O. McNeill and T. H. Leggett. The notices stated that the owners of the gins would be killed unless they ceased to gin cotton. There Is no clue as to who the guilty parties
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-09
Report on Boys in Mexican Jail.

Washington, September Sword has reached the state department from Amer ican Consul Thomas D. Edwards at Ciu- dad Juarez. Mexico, that he has forward ed to Washington a report of his investi- gation into the cases of four Mexican because they crossed the river into Mex leo with a target gun. The report should reach Washington tomorrow and the state department will be guided by it as to the governments future course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-09
SAVINGS BANK IS
 NOT YET REOPENED

Pittsburg, Pa, September S-The Mount Washington Savings and Trust company, which was closed Saturday by the state authorities, did not open for business to- day, as was promised by the bank oft cials
 Instead, the institution is in charge of State Bank Examiner White. Congress- man James Francis Burke, counsel for the bank, said this afternoon:
 We will appear before the attorney general at Harrisburg tomorrow morning and are hopeful of getting all the affairs of the bank strengthened out. There are several matters in controversy just now and as soon as these tangles are adjusted the bank will open"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-09
PLAN TO EXPLOIT
 SOUTH'S RESOURCES

Atlanta, September S.-(Special )-F or the purpose of boosting the resources oe the south and interesting eastern capital ists by showing the wonderful resources or this section, tentative plans were an- nounced today for the organization in Washington the first week in December of c. Daw of Montgomery is the chairman of the committee on organization Con- merciai bodies which have already joined without waiting for announcements of complete plans include the Commercial club, Birmingham; Commercial ,club, Montgomery; and Chamber of Commerce, Atlanta
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-09
Dutch Cruiser on the Way.

The Hague, September S.-The Dutch cruiser Friesland, according to the report received here, has arrived at Ponta Del Gada. The Fresland Is on her way to the Caribbean sea.
 his hearers that before the day of reg fstration they could assist in the or ganization of clubs and that these clubs could assist in the circulation Of lit erature that is needed. You can find out what the voters are talking about, he said, "in what subjects they are in- terested, and what arguments need to be answered. You can assist in the collection of campaign funds"
 He declared that he trusted the state and county organizations to cooperate with the national organization. The national organization he said, stood ready to cooperate to the fullest ex- tent with the local organization.
 "The reports that come to us from all sections of the country" he said amidst wild applause, "are very en- couraging and we have every reason to believe that if we all work together and work diligently we shall be able to rejoice over victory, state and ma tional.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-09
Swashbuckling Play.

London, September sS.-At the Lyric theater tonight Lewis Walter produced Justin H. McCarthy's new play. "The Dukes Motto,'' which is an adoption from the French of Paul Fevals romans tic melodrama dealing with stirring events during the period of Louis XIII MT. Walter. who made a fine figure as a swashbuckler, and his excellent com- pany stirred the audience to anthusiasns-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-09
Negro is Lynched.

Oxford, Miss, September s.-Lawson Patten, negro who late today killed Mrs McMillin, a white woman at her home here. was taken from the jail late tonight by mob and lynched. A mob began to form shortly after he was brought to jail and despite the pleadings of the county officials who promised . speedy trial the mob shortly afterw> d battered down the doors of the jail and securing Patton hanged him to a tele- phone pola
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-09
Vanderbilt Has Quit.

New York, September S.-William K. Vanderbilt. Jr., donor of the famous Vanderbilt cup. for which contest Is in October. stated on his arrival in this city from Europe today that he would never take part in another automobile race and that he has had enough of rac- ing. Pressed for a reason, he said: "I just made up my mind that l was through for good and ever."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-09
Several Towns in Danger.

Calumet Mich., September S.-The min ing villages of Ahmeek and Kearsarge were seriously threatened by forest fires today and change of wind would i'm peril three other villages within a radius of five miles. The population of Ahmeek has practically all been driven to take refuge in other towns and 1000 miners are fighting the flames. Several buildings in Ahmeek were on fire tonight, but only one was destroyed
 The fire departments of Calumet, Mo- haw, Tamarack and South Kearsarge are assisting the miners in fighting the flames.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-03-04
Idle Hour
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Moving Pictures
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WRITE TO DIR WOOLLEY. Box
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REMEMBER We ALLOW 20 PER
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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-03-04
Yesterday,s shipplna.
Met Last Night.

Rathbone Lodge knights Of Pyth
ias held an interesting meeting ID
Castle Han last night = lars mum
Der q the embers were present
and considerable business of ou
ne nature MAS handled
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-03-04
BATCH Of ITEMS
ABOUND THE CITY
The Weather.

The Weather.
Forecast for today in Georg 4:
Fair with increasing cloudiness.
Yesterdays Shipping
Following Is the record Of the
movement cf vesFels at this port
yesterday: Arrived steamer Ocngl
gee. Webb New York schooner ~
win r Hunt Hln New York
schooner ADA y Brown Merry Ke
West Sailed, steamer Comei Riss.
New York.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-03-04
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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-06-19
Write

John w Shiver, Americas, Ca Carload
buyer "Ruheroid and Security Roofing"
Oxide Iron, Red Dry Metallic Paint, has
in stock TO carloads of Paints, oils
Varnish, ETC., Best Cypress and No !
and Pine Shingles. Patent Plaster, Mar
tells. Crates, and Tiles, Has just sold the
Y. M. C.A. ng 50 squares of Roof
ing; also Agricultural College Kuofng
for dining hall and kitchen; also n. +.
Wlthbell's Wholesale Grocery Co. build
ing: am selling paint in Seueca, S. G.,
Gainesville, Ca, Monticello, Ca, Thorn
asville, Ga, Arlington, Ca, Brentwood,
Ca, cordele. Ca, and 20 counties in the
state,
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-06-19
P e IS % al qD 4 Go 6 a
TDs Names of Tbe People wbo comQ aQd-
Go---See # Your Fama CAP Be Fo.9d Be'ov


Mr. w. u. Heath, who has for the pas
year held . position with +. u. Lee, left
Sunday night for Atlanta nhe he will at
Cend The S0stti4ern BtlSindss Col,rge. 49,
MesSrs Bob FORESTER, John LYON and
Henry. SlovaA had A. E.anly- experience
Sunday afternoon, In swpiug a melon,
They got back to town. asked a few ladies'
t0~help enjoy it. what ajoke It was green
Assays get Your, moneys worth Bob.
Miss JennietF0rd made a, short visit to
Smithville Sunday.
The building cf Mr. Callaways next to
the, bank is. showing up in fine form now
and When completed, will add much to
thes p.rt of town.
Misses Repa Tiff and Maria Mitchell of
Albany are the guests OF Mrs Ware Mart
in
aE" a..
We can nearly vouch for Mr. Beazley's
statement in which he SAID There's btars
in the weeds of the streets hire They GER
tainly miss good hidiog places If they are
not here. -, .
MI j, $. Kitchins, a prosperous farmer
oftiieat here was an the city Monday. ~
SIr.C o. Hai!,o9 Folan spent, Sunday
his psrettsAese,; $ 7.:;ssx a:;:si..
AesssFs rlorsa GAN Bush 4na*cstof Bags. .oi
Albany were in the city Sunday. =. y :
Miss Lanras Whiddon of Macon is visit
ing MRS T. W. Love this week.
1.Nr.SaWs Crowell has been on thsv siqt
lsst for the prst few days. 7
,kNirs J. J. Forester returned Monday
MNm Pelham, where she visited her fathe
lr Rogers,
+ Mr. !. +. Treadwell came down iron
fason 0 relieve Mr. CrOweh, railroad a
gent, Ter few weeks vacation
s Mr.. D. A Raglan shipp. d tho first ca
" MEL" S Of she>season. t1el were fin
fAnd vuaLi ay, aage from IL to 20 pounds
Mr. y. I. Mclkrnnev OF S.nithviIle YVES !
'ssss's*'i,Y tits week si'iPRir& aSesrss ) =
sssaasvs T. w.%l4ove and tbs Ai's.es Whiddo
$uf Macon. werc shopping III Albany Wed
~
.nesday.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-06-19
The Black Cap Judge.

Judge Hawkins. an English Judge OF
the last century. who was a horsy
man, was reminded even on the race
course of his reputation as hanging
Judge. His friend. Lord Falmouth,
was running two horses in the same
race under magpie colors, and to dis
tinguish the second he ordered Archer,
the. jockey, to wear a black cap. But
a black cap was nowhere to be found
at the moment when the race was due
At this moment Judge Hawkins emerg-
ed from the bird cage" and was rec
ognized by Archer, who shouted ont to
Fordham: I'VE are all right now.
Here comes Harry Hawkins. and he
is sure to have black cap In his
pocket" @
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-06-19
10 The Democratic Voters c. Georgia

] am candidate for Treasurer Of this
State subject to the democratic Primary OIL
June 4ih. My candidacy is based upon
my former service to the people in thi, Of
fice'coveripg periord Of more than twen-
~ years--a record that believe will bea
public scrutiny and which has never been
lnpugned. II elected promise the same
faithful attention to the duties Of the Office
that marked my previous administration.
Yours truly,
VIM. .SPEER. 64oS
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-06-19

Before me came d. D. Hall Cahle' 81
Bank Of Leesburg who being duly sworn
SAYS that the above ard foregoing state-
ment is true conditions Of said Bank, as
shown by the books Of file in said Bank
D. d. Hall
Sworn to and subscribed before me. this rs
day of May 1908
James Morgan Clerk supr Court Lee GO
Georgia,
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-06-19
Notice To Teachers

There will be an examinat on, OF appli
Giants to teach in the public Of Lee County
held at the Court house in Leesburg on
June lo and 20 beginning at eight O'Clock
J.R. Long. {. sc.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-06-19

Mr. d. A. Ragan went up to Atlanta to
look after his wa,er-meIons ARRIVING there
this week.
Sam Croweil wears broad smile why
he hrs fiue gill at his hAme.
T. F.FOrd made visit to MilledgeviIle
Wednesday.
Mrs Leila Watson spent few days in
Americas this week on visit.
Mrs Claude Brown spent Wednesday af-
ternoon In Albany, Shopping.
Misses Reba Parker and Efma Wise of
Plains are visiting Mrs A. W. Goodwin this
week.
Mr. J. A. Lipsey tnrde business visit
to Albany. Thursday.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-06-19

Total 6S,554, 80
|Scate Of Georgia County of
Lee
Before me came j, c. McClain Cashier,
who being duly sworn, says thai the above
and foregoing statements true condition
Of said Bank, as shown BY the books at file
in said Bank,
10. McClain
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this
2Stn day of May 1908,
w. H. Lnnstold
Notary Public lee, Co Ga,
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-06-19
GEORGIA, - lee coUlnty.

Ordinarp'S Office, May 9th. 1908,
To whom it may consern: f. w. Griffin
and Z. b wallace composing firm Of GrifS
fin & Wallace, has applied to me to have
James Morgan, Clerk Of Superior Court OF
saidConnty, or some other suitable person
competent, appointed as administrator up.
gu estate 81 W. E. Bryant, late Of said
county deceased: Notice is hereby given
that will pass upon the some at my Office
in Leesburg, on tbe first Monday III June
next.
Signed, Geo. G. Edwards. Ordinary.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-06-19

Jackson & Lee at Leesturg, Ga. have
(2ooo) Two thousand bushels Of tlorado.
ra cotton seed for sale at $500 per bush-
ell sacked. FOB Leesburg, Ga.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-06-19
3. K. err. y. SC

~ X. Lore 3xaer {. l.. 2. X. 1cns. !. SC
\ LONG g. 81. II,
Atsoyaey's As-Lau
4xa Real Estate Agrefs. c6sre IN Coa,r Hoxse
LeesoEyg, ce0Sgya.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-06-19

Statement of The COndi
|tiOn of the Bank OF Lees
burg.
The Washington times., 1908-11-22
COVEYS OF QUAILS
SEEN BY POLICE

The duty Of protecting rabbits and
birds in this section OF the District
from hunters has been assigned 70
Mounted Policeman elliott, of the Ana
costa station. He has noted the pres
enCe OF six large cOveys OF Quails in
and about Good Hope, more than have
been seen around there for several
years. while two coveys Of the birds
have been located at GiesbOro. He con-
cludes that the protection Of the birds Is
beginning to show results.
Policeman elliott saw two coveys OF
the birds on the AnacOstia road a few
days ago, and the same day he came
across two mora on the Barker place.
A short time afterWaTd he observed two
COveys at Good Hope, near Overlook
Inn. numbering about thirty birds.
That they are being well protected is
shown by the fact that they were not
afraid, and went about on the ground
feeding without concern The same was
reported OF the birds at GiesbOrO. AS
Tar as rabbits are concerned. there have
not as many been seen as last year.
The Washington times., 1908-11-22
= ~ ~ ANACOSTIA * ~ ~
CfUu Engineer Rrononnces
Bridge Over the RUer Safe
KOrt Bere Reports That Some of the Piers Under New
Structure Have Settled But There Is No Reason
to Believe Condition Dangerous

having settled considera bly, more than
any Of the others. a rather unsightly
appearance is given TO the top surface
and railing at this particular point, and
to a layanans eye this condition might
appear dangerous. There IS IN my
opinion, however, absolutely no danger
connected with the settlement, and
while u could possibly have been avoid
ed, tt is difficult at this day 10 say that
al the ordinary precautions were not
taken. o.. the whole, the bridge Is sub
stantial and safe, and no fear should be
entertained by the citizens of the COM
munity"
Discussing his inspection, he declared
that the question OF contraction and
expansion brought up by DR.. Pyles had
nothing TO do with the settling OF the
arches He called attention 20 the eX-
panslon in the bridge, placed there to
provide for such conditions, The total
dead weight of the bridge is now known.
so there Is nothing to fear along the
line that additional weight on the sur
face of the bridge on the AnaCostia end
might cause the piers al this point 10
settle more. Half q dozen or a dozen
cars OF other vehicles will not have
weight enough TO amount TO anything In
tAls question There is no LIKELIHOOD
that the ground beneath the piers will
settle any more than II has, as the fOun-
datlOns were built with CaissOns
The Washington times., 1908-11-22
EARNEST WORKERS"
REPORT PROGRESS

The chapter OF the Epworth League
at Congress Heights is known locally
as The Earnest Workers, and reports
say IL bids fair to live up to its name
For the past four Sundays the chapter
has had special prayer services among
the leaguers. in preparation for the re-
vival services which began this week
Much good has already been accom-
piished, and the officers say that they
are ready to enter upon personal work.
Robert Sauls had charge Of last sun
days service. his talk being along spirit
Ual lines. The audience room was
crowded. President James McCaUley
will have charge Of the remaining
services. The CLspter correspondent an
nounces the wedding of two of the
chapter members, the ceremony being
performed in Congress Heights Metho-
dist Episcopal Church. Miss Anna Cad
man, junior superintendent, and Dell
3dgett, first vice president were the
bride and bridegroom. A reception at
the home Of the bride was given by the
couple 10 their many friends.
A meeting OF the RandIe Highlands
and Jwlning City Citizens Association
has been called for Monday evening,
November 3. when irving c. Norwood
is announced TO speak b. invitation Of
the organization. It is expected that the
fun membership will be in attendance
to hear the address and participate IN
discussion on the proposed suffrage
plan in the District Of Columbia.
The Washington times., 1908-11-22

To settle the question as to whether
the AnaCOstia bridge over the Eastern
Branch Is in an unsafe condition, as
charged by Dr. r. A Pyles and other
citizens who have occasion to use the
structure, KOrt BeTle, a civil engineer,
OF Washington. was asked 10 make an
inspection Of the bridge. Mr.. Berle p.o-
nounces the structure to be safe, al
though in an unsightly condition, owing
u the buckling OF two OF the piers at
the Anacostia end Mr.. Berle is re-
garded as being perhaps as we'll quail
ned as any civil engineer In Washington
TO pass judgment on the work He had
chrge Of the engineering in connection
with StOneleigh Court, which has settled
less than three-eighths OF an inch. and
is in charge Of the engineering work for
the new District Court Of Appeals. Mr.
BeTle visited the bridge last week, and
upon completion OF his inspection pre-
pared the following statement.
7 found that several Of the piers Of
the new AnaCostia bridge over the East
ern Branch have settled somewhat,
some Of them more than others. The
second pier from the Anacostia side