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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
POSTAL CLERKS SPEND ENTIRE DAY
 ON RESOLUTIONS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE &,

of 50 cents high enough, and recom-
 mended that an effort be made to have
 the department adopt the Canadian sys-
 tenn of bonding postal employees. He
 called attention to his report, which
 says:
 T am of the opinion that the 50-cent rate is an adequate rate for the small risk involved on our business.
 Tn this connection I want to direct especial attention to the Canadian sys- tenn of bonding postal employees. The Canadian postoffice department bonds it's own employees. Furthermore, in the event of losses the full loss is made good and not only the amount for which the em- ploye Is bonded as is the case with our bonding companies.
 f'1 believe this Canadian rate to the employees was originally 40 cents per 5000
 and has been successively reduced to 35
 cents and 25 cents, which I believe Is
 the present rate.
 ''I believe that the postoffice depart ment of our country has investigated this
 Canadian system and I deem 1t advisable
 that our convention indorse the Canadian
 system and urge its adoption by the post office department of our own country" After other discussion the matter was referred to the national board of officers for investigation.
 Barbecue at Germana. The convention then adjourned to at
 tend the barbecue at Germania park The delegates enjoyed a most delightful even ing at the park having a supper of bar becued meat on the grounds.
 Last nights session convened shortly after g o'clock. Three important resolu- | tions were brought up for consideration. The first resolution asked for the ap- :, pointment of one member of the advisory | board of the association from the second | class of mall clerks. The committee made no recommendation with reference to this | resolution, but upon motion 1t was l brought up for discussion before the con- l vention, and quite a lengthy discussion l followed. Finally a motion for it's adop- i tion was made, but it was pointed out l that the resolution conficted with the | constitution of the association and it was l rejected by unanimous vote. | A second resolution was offered recom- | mending that special committee be ap- l pointed with power to arrange for a home 1 for postal clerks afflicted with the white l plague, where they might go and be cared for at a mean expense. The com- i mittee recommended the adoption of this ! resolution, with the modification that the l special committee be given only limited mower. The resolution was carried with | this modification.
 l A resolution indorsng the views ex-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
SHAY ON TRIAL FOR
 BLOCTON MURDER
WASlLIJE WAlNONICH ARRAIGNED FOR MURDER IN BlBB COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT-BLoODY SOCK APPEARS AS EVIDENCE.

Centreville. September 9.-(Special.)- Wasilije Wainonich, one of the men recently indicted in connection with the killing of Conductor Collins and two other men and the wounding of severa; others at Blocton during the strike is now on trial in the circuit court.
 Most of yesterday was consumed in the forming of a jury.
 The taking of testimony is progress ing slowly. The man on trial is a Slav. The principal evidence against him Is 8 blood stained sock which was found at the scene of the tragedy. It is said that this sock was a match to one worn by the Slav at the time he was arrest ed.
 Capt. Frank S. White, of Birming ham, is appearing for the defense. So- licitor Thompson is assisted in the prosecution by s. J. Bowie of Birming ham, and Ellison & Collins of Centre vile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
TODAY'S WORK
 FOR TEACHERS

Interest in the Ninth congressional in- stitute in session at the High school, remained unabated yesterday. Everything has gotton down to a smooth working basis and the different subjects of study under discussion were handled in most beneficial manner.
 The programme as arranged was carried out without any hitch, while several more teachers put in their appearance yester- day morning. Today's programme bids fair to be equally as interesting as the previous days
 It Is as follows:
 s:SO-s s:15-"Arithmetic, MT c. c. Slaton. 9:15-1O:OO-"Geography MT. w. C. Grggs
 10:OO-11 O-"Importance of Teaching Agriculture," State Commissioner J. A. Wilkinson.
 11:OO-11 :45-"Grammar," MT. T. c. Young.
 Gilbert.
 Lunch.
 1:OO-1 Spelling" MT. C. c. Slaton. 1:45-2:15-"Music," Miss Una Gilbert
 3:OO-"History," Mrs. H. P. Bur russ
 3;OO-3:S0-"Manual Training and Draw ing" MT. R. L. Dimmitt.
 3.30-4.OO-Round table, .'The Necessary Red Tape of a School System, MT. c. B.. Glenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
DUPUY CAMPAIGN CAUSES MUCH TALK Mass Meetings Are Generating
 Much Activity
PAY ROLLS ARE GROWING
Home of George Libarker Is Destroyed By Fire Thought to Have orig. mated In a Defective Flue.
 Very Little Saved.

Ensley. September 9.-(Special.) )-The
 mass meeting held in the opera house Tuesday night under the auspices of the Citizens league was the subject of much talk in political circles here today. The meeting was one of the most spirited sessions in which politics have figured in some time. The Dupuy followers are pushing his campaign for the mayoralty of Ensley with great enthusiasm and very active political fight is at hand. The political mass meetings between now and the date of the election. which will be held on next Monday week, promise con- siderable warmth and the heat is be- ing generated matters of political na- ture are forging away to the front in the public view. The Sugg ticket, how ever. is losing no ground in the course of events.
 Tomorrow will be payday at the va rious plants in Ensley. The payroll this month will be much larger than was the case last month and the merchants here expect a general revival of business next week.
 W. A. Campbell the young man charged with grand larceny, waived preliminary trial in police court this morning. Mayor Sugg bound him over to the grand jury on a bond of $S00.
 The home of George LibraKer was prac- tically destroyed by fire this morning shortly after Il o'clock. The fire is thought to have originated from a defec- tive fiue Only part of the household furnishings were saved from the flames and it is thought the loss will reach $500 MT Libraker. it is understood, carried about $500 worth of insurance on his home and furniture
 Dennis A. Echols entertained the candi- dates of the Citizens league ticket for alderman at his home last night. Mir Echols had provided for the large gather ing which was present, and the gathering of the friends of the candidates proved an enjoyable one. Several well-known local speakers made short talks. Refreshments were served during the evening.
 There has been placed on foot by Mrs. D. A. Echols a movement looking to the formation of a cooperative charity or ganization among the ladies of Ensley. The meeting for this purpose will be next Tuesday. The gathering will be non sectarian and every lady interested is cordially invited. The Ensley pastors will announce this meeting from their pull pits Sunday morning.
 On account of series of protracted meetings being held in the Fifth ward, Chairman Walker of the Citizens league announced today that no political meet ing would be held in the Fifth ward "Wednesday night, as scheduled. This was done In deference to the members of the church in this ward.
 It was announced today that the firm of Shifiett, Rowe & Barrett would here- after be known as the Shiflett- Rowe Drug company. Dr. Barrett will continue his connection indefinitely with the present operators having sold his interest to L. T. Shiflett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
BUILDING MATERIAL
 MEN TO MEET TODAY
LOCAL GATHERING OF MEN IN PERSISTED IN BUILDING MATE RIAL IS PLANNED FOR NEAR FUTURE TO EXCHANGE IDEAS.

The regular monthly meeting of the Building Material Mems Exchange of
 Jefferson county. Ala. will be held at the Commercial club rooms this after noon at o'clock
 1 Preparations are being made for social gathering of those interested in building material in the near future. A better understanding will be sought among competitors, who consider that an exchagne of ideas is always condu- cive to harmony and progress. Birmingham men express themselves as greatly indebted to those who have furnished and handled the ma terial for their houses. Some of these l firms are among the very oldest in the l city, and when transportation was in adequate to the task, and legislatio afforded little protection to those who made it possible, they stood to their guns and fought the battle to a suc- cessful issue.
 Birmingham has now become a great l distributing point for all that enters into the construction of house. Sev- eral of the largest lumber, cement and brick manufacturing plants of the south have their offices here. Within the last few years some large lumber concerns have been erected in the suburbs. These mills find it cheaper to haul the logs here and then distribute the output than to saw in the woods and dis tribute from the mills. They also find here market for a large amount of material that would ordinarily be wasted.
 As a center of cement production, this city, with its wonderful railroad front The raw material is here, and with the facilities of transportation the manufacturing plants will neces- sarily multiply.
 Ffre-proofing and brick of all kinds from the common gray brick of the early settlers to the high grade pressed brick of all colors and shades are made in Jefferson county. Paving brick of the best quality and the finest sewer pipe are also produced here.
 The officers of this association are: President, H. H. Shell, of Lathrop Lum- Der company, wholesale lumber; first vice president w. A. Currie. of Moore & Handley Hardware company sash doors, blinds and hardware; second vice president, L.. l.. Stephenson of Jeffer- son Brick Supply company, brick manu- lecturers; treasurer, J. H. Eddy, of Raul Lumber company wholesale lumber; secretary, Thos. S. Forbes, 215 Brown Marx building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10

eran may be able to get into the fray again before the end of the season, but admits that the hope is a faint one.
 We left home cheerful and confident of winning the pennant.' stated Babb. However, from the present outlook un- less we are favored by a great run of luck, the rag looks a long way off How ever, we are not giving up, and. although the team is weakened by illness and in a patched-up condition, we are going to battle hard over every inch of ground, even to the last ditch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
CANNON AND SHAW
 AT CONVENTION

Springfield, H., September 9.--With two national figures in American politics pres- ent-Joseph G. Cannon and Leslie M. Shaw-both leaders in the councils of the republican party. the republicans of Illi- nois met here in state convention today Both made stirring speeches and were vigorously applauded.
 It was the first republican state con- vention under the new primary law. The selection of four trustees for the Univer- sty of Illinois, the naming of presidential electors at large and the adoption of a platform was the business transacted.
 The gathering was more on the order of the opening of the state campaign and an effort was made to harmonize all differences resulting from the recent prl- mary election.
 Speaker Cannon, as chairman of the convention. made a speech in which he attacked the record of the democratic party. He called attention to the action of the St. Louis convention in 1904 in de nouncing the Panama canal legislation.
 Roosevelt" he exclaimed, secured the site for the Panama canal that this con vention at St. Louis denounced. It was the answer to the democratic party, boss ed by w. J. Bryan, the great I am anc the great American boss"
 In replying to Bryan's policy of tarih for revenue only, the speaker said the doctrine was shot to pieces during tht civil war. It is 8 doctrine, he declared which creates a condition of servile la bor. It was one of the main features o1 the Confederate constitution, one of thu purposes of which was to maintain tht servile condition of the working people.
 Former Secretary of the Treasury Les lie M. Shaw reviewed the platforms of tn, democratic party since 1892. He said the republican party believes in a representa- tive government and not a pure democ racy.
 MT. Shaw was followed by Senator Hop kns, Governor Deneen and other speakers The platform deals mostly with stat affairs, but applauds the work of Presi dent Roosevelt and indorses the nationa ticket
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10

pressed by President Rogers in his report relative to the establishment of mortu- ary benefit feature was adopted unani- mously.
 The convention then went into eXecu- tive session to consider confidential mat ters.
 Today is the last day of the convention. It is expected that the greater portion of the business will be wound up this morn- ing, leaving only the election of officers and the selection of the next place of meeting for the afternoon session. It IS believed that President Rogers will be nominated for reelection without opposi- ton. Among the cities competing for the next convention are Tacoma, Wash, Portland. Ore, San Antonio, Tex, Atlan- tic City and Seattle. Wash
 The delegates to the convention will be entertained tonight at an informal smoker by the Commercial club and Board of Trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10

do much to prevent the spread OF con- sumption among human beings. He showed how diseases sprea> from ami mals to human beings, and related in stances such as the bubonic plague. He told the delegates he favored law re- quiring the muzzling of all dogs and one requiring the destruction of all worthless dogs. Dr. Mayer said there is no doubt that disease germs, whether hydrophobia or not, are conveyed to persons by dog bites.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
Railroad Directors Elected.

Nashville, September s-At the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Nash vile, Chattanooga and St. Louis railroad here today, the old board of directors, with one exception was reelected. New ell Sanders of Chattanooga succeeds w. B. Earthman of Murfreesboro on the board. The directors reelected: E. c. Lewis chairman and J. W. Thomas, president and general manager. Gross earnings show a falling off of something like t2,00O,O0o from last year, but the net earnings are some $47,00O greater, due to curtailment in expenditures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
Herman EWinq.

Funeral services over the remains of Herman Ewing will be held at o'clock tfis afternoon in the Lige Loy chapel and interment will be in Elmwood cemetery. The Rev. Mir. Ebinger will offciate. The deceased died about a week ago, suc- cumbing to gunshot wounds received in an affray near Dora All of his relatives live in Hamburg, and efforts have been made to get into communication with them in reference to burial arrangements. Nothing has been heard from them as yet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
Bank Will Stay Closed,

Washington, September 9.-LawrenQe O. Murray, comptroller of the currency. in a statement today regarding the closing of the Cosmopolitan National bank of Pittsburg said that Judge F. F. Oldham, the chief of the insolvent division who was sent to Pittsburg before the c.osins of the Cosmopolitan National bank off cially reported that the condition If the bank justified it's closing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
Babb Sees Breakers Ahead

Although Memphis won yesterday and tied Nashville for second place in the happy man.
 His lamentable state of mind is due to the illness of Scoops" Carey, one of the best first basemen in the league, a willy general and a great assistant
 Scoops" is down and out, however, and went to Memphis yesterday. Manager Rabb has a glimmerng hope that the vet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
Doc Bites Convey Disease.

Philadelphia, September 9.-Discussing the relation of the veterinarian to the public health, Frederick J. Mayer of New Orleans, special medical inspector of the Louisiana state board of health, today said to the members of the American Veterinary Medical association, in con vention here, that the veterinarians can
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
GazaWay Y. Lamar.

Gazaway Y. Lamar, the 15-year-old son of Mir. and Mrs. G. r. Lamar of Tuske- gee, died yesterday at 21SO Avenue G. The remains will be sent to Tuskegee this morning at S:5 o'clock by Lige Loy for interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
Boston Gets Decision.

Boston, September s.-Philadelphia started like a winner in today's game, scoring two runs, but Boston won to 2 Errors started both of Boston's run getting periods, though Richie was bat ted hard enough in the eighth inning to lose the game. Score: R.H. E. Boston ...... ............ 900 O01 04s--5 g 1 Philadelphia .... ......200 900 000-2 5 {
 Batteries Ferguson and Smith; Richie and Dooin. Time, 1:4o; umpire, Klem.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
Brooklyn Is Easy,

New York. September s.-New York had no difficulty in defeating the Brook lyn team today. ' to 3. Maloney, who caught for Brooklyn could not throw to bases and the home players had nine steals to their credit. Score: RH.E. BrOOklyH ......Iu UO Ull-3 b New York ...... ....... .002 000 50s--7 ' 2
 Batteries: Bell and Maloney; Ames and Bresnahan and Needham. Time, 1:40. Empires, Emslie and Johnstone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
Pittsburu Bats FierceIv.

Pittsburg, September a.-Pittsburg hit
 Campbell safely seventeen times today
 and won easily from Cincinnati by
 score of Il to 1. Maddox was strong at all times. Score: R. HE. Pittsburg ........ ....... .110 030 24s-11 IT 2 Cincinnati . .. 600 GOO 001-1 2 Batteries: Maddox and Gibson; Camp bell and Schlei. Time, 1:40. Umpire, Rigler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Games Today.

Cincinnati in Pittsburg.
 New York in Brooklyn. Philadelphia in Boston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
Cubs Beat Cardinals.

Chicago, September 9-The locals ob- tained good lead today by daring base running, several misplays and six timely hits. Konetchy scored the visitors first run in the eighth on a mighty hit to the club house for four bases. They made two more in the ninth on two hits and wild throw by Overall Score:
 R. HE Chicago ... =. ......... 100 002 20'-5 8 2 St. Louis ........ ...... 900 600 OPS 5 Batteries; Overall and Kling; Higgins and Ludwig. Time, 1:1S. Umpire, ODay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
E. T. Shaw ( Son. undertakers.

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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-21
BRYAN, TIE FALSE PROPHET. KIP
HIM AT HOME SAID Il EeffEf


Three weeks ago the CENSOR quoted
the words Of Senator La Follette in
introducing to the great audieuce which
assembled at Madison to hear William
II. Taft speak before the Farmers Ma
tional congress. His illusions to Mr..
Taft were most complimentary. We
herewith quote what Senator La Fol-
lette said IN public speech on Septem-
Der 10, 1900, of William ]. Bryan, and
there is nothing to indicate that he has
since modified or weakened the opinion
expressed eight years ago. Here are
his words:
"For four years Bryan has been
CONSPICUOUS before the country as the
champion of negation and aggressive
opposition. HE strong hand is elo-
quence, not craftsmanship. He should
never have been lured into outlining a
policy of administration. AS a free
lance in the field of attack he has
achieved all his distinction. When he
has attempted the work of construction,
whenever he has attempted TO furnish
the remedy, he has encountered de-
feat.
"He stood then 1886 before the coun-
try an untried leader. He stands to-
day discredited prophet. If alarmed
by his eloquent warning, you were
lured into following him in 1896, will
you dare do it now, when it is proven
he is wrong in every proposition. If
you refused to follow him then, will
you place yourself and you, interests in
his hands now, when YOU know that his
judgment is unsound and his leader
ship unsafe.
''For VIM. j. Bryan, the orator, |
have admiration, because he is gifted
in speech. For him as a politician,
have respect, because believe him
sincere. For him as a statesman, |
have neither admiration nor respect;
nor is he longer to be feared, because
when he attempts to point the way to
better times for the American people
REMEMBERING the past, they will be
sure that the road to good government
and national prosperity lies in the OPP
posite direction"
rs il prudent to take any chances
on his doing harm?' There is one
place where his theories and his pur-
poses will be no menace. Let him stay
with them in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-21
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CONSTITUTION

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CONSTITUTION
Several important proposals to amend
the constitution of the State of Wis
consin, having passed the legislatures
/ of 1905 and 1907, will be submitted to
vote of the electors at the November
election. The schedule thereof consists
of provisions for an income tax, pro-
vision as TO citizenship of electors, pro-
vision for state aid in construction of
highways and provision as to governors
approval Of bills,
In the meantime, however, it should
be noted that the legislature of 1907
proposed four amendments which are
to be referred to the legislature of
1903 for action. the approval of two
consecutive legislatures being required
to secure submission to vote of the
electors of the state. The proposals
upon which the next Legislature is to
act are:
To amend Section 3, Article X, of
the consultation, relating to school age
of children, changing -four" to ''six. E"
To amend Article ". relating to APP
portionment, SO that it shall read:
Section 3 At their first session
after each enumeration made by
the authority of the United States. the
I legislature shall apportion and district
anew the members Of the senate and
assembly, according a. the number of
inhabitants, excluding Indiansnot taxed,
aud soldiers and officers of the United
States army and navy.
/ To amend Article VIII, by adding to
Section 10 provision for appropriation
Of money by Tia state to acquire, pre-
serve and develop water power and
forests.
/ To amend Section of u Article w, so
that it shall provide $1,000 in lieu of
$500 as the pay Of each legislator for
a sessions work.
There is nothing startling in any of
the aforementioned proposals, but it
is well for voters to bear in mind these
moves 10 alter the organic Law and to
/ give them due attention.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-21
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For President WILLIAM II. TAFT Of Ohio.
For ice President JAMES S. SHERMAN Of
New York.
STATE NOMINEES
For United States senator ISAAC STEPHEN
SON
For tiovernor.-JAMEs o. DAVIDSON.
Tor Lieut., set Goycrncr-JOHN STRANGE.
For Secretary 81 State JAMES A. FREAR
For State Treasurer an DREW II. DAHL
For Attorney General FRANK l.. GILBERT.
Far Commissioner of Insurance JAMES +.
ABBOTT
CONGRESSIONAL AND LEGISLATIVE
For Congressman. Thiri piatrct .ARTHUR
W. KOrr x Grant
'or State Senator. Twenty eighth District
GAVIp 6. JAMES Of Ricbla ID
tor iacubt, Of Assembly DAVID FRANK
MAINS ui FlroHua,
COUNTY TICKET
For County Clark BERIIE MOORE Of Forest.
Der County Treasurer HENRY REMIT Of Jof.
for Register OF Deeds THOMAS o. MoRK Of
Nruuua,
For Distric, Attorney uENRY BENNETT
Of viroaua.
For Sheriff CHRIS q HELGEsON of Sterling.
For Clerk Of the c. suit Court HENRY C.
G0SLfNG % Visolua-
For County Surveyor EDWARp OLDER Of
jefferson.
For Coroner WARREN W. DUNLAP Cd
viroqua.