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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21
JAPAN'S EMPEROR
 MEETS AMERICANS Most Brilliant Function Ever Known At the Palace CHILDREN CHEER VISITORS Rear Admiral Sperry and His Officers Are Given an Audience at the
 Palace and Great Enthu-
 siasm Prevails.
CHILL DREN CHEER VISITORS

Tolxio, October 20-The most significant to Japan took place today when Rear Ad- miral Sperry, his flag officers and the captains and commanders of the 16 battle- ships, were presented to the Emperor and Empress under circumstances evidencing 8 radical departure from all court prece- dents in order to do favors for the Amer jeans.
 That it was the most brilliant function that the palace has ever known is vouched for by those who have been att tached to the court of the Emperor of Japan for many years. The Emperor as- sumed most cordial manner and the Empress shook hands with every officer.
 The procession of carriages conveying the officers of the fleet to the palace through the streets lined with cheering mutitudes was most imposing. When the spacious grounds opposite the approach to the palace were reached the enthusiasm reached its height. Thousands of children were again massed to impress them with the idea that the Americans were about tO pay u lflcHuly Nioll Witiiii thic 6iouiioS of the palace wherein lives the great Em- peror. Only a select few of the Japanese have ever visited these grounds, and few indeed have ever been given an audience by the Emperor. The children cheered continuously and presented beautiful sight in their picturesque costumes as they waved flags and bowed low as the carriages passed. The cheers continued even long after the carriages disappeared within the gates.
 Arriving at the palace the visitors were ushered into the great audience hall, where the admirals were introduced by the American ambassador, Thomas J. O'Brien, who was especially invited to enter the Emperor's room. where the message of President Roosevelt, which already had been submitted to the Elm peror. was read. This was translated and the Emperor then replied. The Emperor and Admiral sperry then re-entered the audience hall, the Emperors standing at one end with Rear Admiral Sperry on his left and an interpreter on the right Rear
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21
PETERSON MAY
 SUCCEED PORTER

Florence, October 20.-(Special.) )-Though nothing will be done by candidates for the office of. probate judge, made vacant by the death of Judge George w. Porter until after his funeral, the necessity for a nasty appointment made imperative by the near approach of the election, has caused much speculation as to who Judge Porter's successor will be.
 The name most prominently mentioned for the place is that of S. W. Errierson. MT. Frierson is a young lawyer of ability and while he has always been Conner man he has not antagonized the anti-ad- ministration people and his appointment would therefore he popular with all po- litical factions.
 Much regret Is expressed that Judge Porter's son, Irvine Porter. who has been clerk under his father, is ineligible under the constitution, which makes 25 years the age limit for probate judge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21
You May Enjoy
 Your Meals
f You Will But Equip Your Stomach With the Right Means To
 
Handle tho Food.

If you go into restaurant, cafe or hotel, where all your environments, the lights, dazzing linen. silver. cut glass. music, chatting and laughing women, seem to forstaIl of pleasant meal, your stomach should not revolt when you read the menu card.
 Heavy steaks. soups. oysters, entrees salads, etc., should hold no terrors for the healthy stomach and they do not.
 A small box of Etuart's Dyspepsia Tab lets placed in your vest pocket will be sufficient guard against the mad revels of worn-out stomach.
 A tablet taken few moments after q copious meal will remove any i'll effects of food from your stomach and you may eat as generously as those about you.
 One of these little tablets will of itself settle all questions of indigestion for that meal and will place your stomach and di- gestive organs in better condition for the next
 Your blood will be enriched, and the
 Etuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are natural active, digestive agents who give to the gastric juices the elements they lack which ease the stomach. remove irrita- tion and enrich and stimulate the blood.
 All of these statements may be vei- fled if you will take but little of your time to prove them,
 Every druggist carries 6tuart's Dys- pepsia T51iets in stock and will tell you of their ,nerit. These tablets sell for Soc per box. or send us your name and ad- dress and we will send you at once by mail a trial package free. Address F. A. Stuart Co.,. 15o Stuart Bldg Marshall, Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21
BOOK AGENTS PLAY THE WAITING CAME GOvernor-eIeCt Brown Will Drop Dismissal Matter TWO COTTON MEETINGS Jordan and Barrett Still Pull at Cross Purposes-AtIanta Near Beer
 Will Be Put to a Prac-
 tlca Test.
TWO COTTON MEETINGS
BY LAUREN FOREMAN.

Atlanta, October 20.-There must be a pile of money in the school book busi- ness, judging by the expense to which the publishing houses go in order to get contracts.
 representatives of book publishing houses just watching and waiting, for 1t is a practical certainty that the Georgia text book commission will take no action upon the contracts that are to go into effect next year until some time after the na- tional election, probably about the middle of November.
 Statement to this effect has been made by member of the commission, so 1t IS sentatives can do here just now is to watch each other. Some of them are looking after the employment of those firms of attorneys which, it is thought, will have the greatest weight or influence in turning the contracts.
 But if reports which come direct from a member of the commission mean any. thing these book agents are spending a ! lot of money useessly.
 lH6I0 VIII po NSly ACW Shoh5SSf Ai0
 is stated to have said, "in the books now in use in Georgias common schools. l know that two members of the commits sion are absolutely opposed to making any changes except such as are absolute ly essential to bring the school system en- tirely up to date. They don't want to put any more expense than is necessary upon the parents of the school children, and for that reason will advocate the smallest possible number of changes" Whether these two will win to their view a third member of the commission, thus securing a majority against radical and sweeping changes, remains to be seen. But from what has been learned it is believed 1t will be the policy of lla- jority of the commission to hold the changes down as much as possible. So altogether it looks as If good many of the book men are pursuing an l ignis fatuus, though it is evidently a good thing they are after and possibly worth trying for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21
REPUBLICANS WILL
 HOLD BIG RALLY
Collector Tebbetts Will Preside
 At AnniSton
BIRMINGHAM MEN SPEAK
Robert D. Davis, Contractor of Gads- den, Files Petition In Bankruptcy. Luther Wood Is on Trial
 For Murder.

Anniston. october 20.-(SpeciaL) w. F. Tebbetts, collector of customs at the port of Mobile. who claims Cal houn as his home county, arrived in the city few days ago and will pre- side at the big republican rally at Noble Street theatre next Friday even ing, when the republicans intend to hold the most enthusiastic and effec- tive campaign gathering ever held in this district.
 Circulars are being sent throughout the district advertising the meeting. The speakers will include J. O. Middle ton, opponent of ". B. Craig for Con- gress; Frank H. Lathrop, chairman of the republican campaign committee, James Bowron of Birmingham.
 In Bankruptcy.
 Robert D. Davis, contractor of Gadsden, has filed a petition of vol untary bankruptcy with the deputy clerk of the United States court in this city. His statement is as follows: Creditors who have priority, $e95. so creditors whose claims are secured $527 .53; creditors wh ose claims are un- secured, $35S6.15. Total. s4619. AZ. He states his assets at s2247. A. claiming exemptions on property valued at s599 5S.
 c. c. Harris of Talladega and c. L. Fornwalt of Anniston have also taken the bankrupt act. The former is farmer and the latter is a laborer Harris claims debts amounting to $435, with assets amounting to s3S5. Forn- walt states his debts at s2s3. with s200 assets, claiming exemptions to the amount of $62 50.
 Wood on Trial.
 Luther Wood, charged with the mur- der of a negro named Gregory, was placed on trial in the city court to- day. A special jury has been sum- moned to try the case Wood is ac- cused of killing Gregory at a dance in West AIeiiston last summer. Imme diately after the killing he left the city and was captured only a few weeks ago at Cedartown, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21
Tax Assessm ents Increase.

Tuscumbia, October 20-(Special 1.-The books of the tax assessor for Colbert county show that the total assessments of real and personal property for the year 1908 are $6, 69S, ,S97, as compared with s6,206- 6O5 in 1907, The state and county taxes to be paid by the tax payers for 1908 ag- gregate ss4,224. as against $s2,611 ,as for 19O7 The increase of S16l2 GA is due to the special levy of one-half mill made for the commissioners court for rebuilding the burned courthouse,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21
GRAND JURY ADJOURNs.
People Warned Against Attempting
 To Vote Illegally.

Tuscumbia, October 20.-(special. 1.-The grand jury of Colbert county ended 1s days of strenuous labor yesterday and made its final report to Judge Charles p. Almon. The jury investigated 11C cases. examined 256 witnesses and re- turned 4S indictments,
 All public institutions were visited and found in good condition. and the books of county officials were examined and found to be correct.
 The jury warned those who were not qualified voters and who had not regis tered and paid their poll tax against at- tempting to vote at the coming election. as the next grand jury will investigate cases of illegal voting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21
Enlistment Day.

Union Springs, October 20.-(Special.)- Enlistment day was observed yesterday by the Missionary society of the Baptist church, An interesting programme was rendered and many new names added to the roll. Refreshments served at the close of the meeting enabled all to enjoy so- cial half hour, Mrs, J, H, Rainer and Mrs, R, A, Pasehal were appointed dele gates to the Missionary union to be held early in November at the First Baptist church of Birmingham,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21
HOUSEKEEPERS

On the South Highlands will find our new display room at Five Points very convenient when we open 1t about the first of next week. We will demon strate the advantages and uses of gas for cooking, lighting and heating Birmingham R., L. & P, Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21
Of for the South Pole,

Rio de Janeiro, October a0.-The French steamer Pourquoi Pas, with Dr, Charoot and the Antarctic expedi- tion, sailed today from this port for Buenos Ayres. From there Dr. Char. cot will proceed to Punta Arenas, ana after visiting Ushuaia will nrnoeed to Alexander Island,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21
Cholera on War Nessel.

Nagasalsi. October 20.-The United States army transport Buford, which sailed from Manila on October 15, en route to San Francisco. has been de- tained here on account of the death from cholera of sailor. Another case has developed but the patient is recovering.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21
cominn Home To Note.

Paris. october 20.-Henry White, the
 American ambassador. left for England today preparatory to sailing for the United States October 20. The ambassador will
 remain several weeks in the United States voting in the presidential election at hls home in Newport, R. l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21
Ben rIIIfnan Returns.

New York, October 90-United States Senator Ben R, Tillman of South Caro- lima, accompanied by Mrs. Tillman, re- turned today on the steaNer Kroonland from a summer abroad in reouperation, The senator said he would take no part tn the political campaign now closing,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21

WHITE AUTOMOBILES Talk For themselves. Call phone No. 3238 or at the White Garage, 1908 Avenue D, and ask for demonstrations-that is all we ask,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21

gave him both in the primary and the state election, he considers now that any further action in regard to his suspen- sion from the railroad commission would be unnecessary if not unbecoming
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21
Liver Trouble
 Remedy Free

Any intelligent person can be his own doctor in the ordinary case of liver trouble, for the symptoms cannot , be mistaken. If the white of the eye becomes yellowish. if the skin becomes sallow. if pimples and blotches appear, if the bowels do not move. If you have sick headach if you are bilious, you may be sure that your liver is torpid or inactive.
 The quickest and surest remedy yet found for the cure of liver trouble or any of its symptoms Is pr. Caldwell's s Syrup Pepsin. the great herb laxative compound. This wonderful remedy is not only laxative, but tonic as juice, thereby soon enabling the liver to do it's work naturally. bottle of this great liver remedy can be bought of any druggist for 50 cents or $l, and in many cases a single bottle has cured a chronic case.
 For example, John W. Lee, 61s s. Pennsylvania Ave, Indianapolis. Ind, had a stubborn and very long stand ing case of liver trouble, with pim- ples blotches. jaundice.. etc., and it cured him. Mrs. B. Flinch um, Jackson. Ky, says the same of it. Thousands of families keep it in the house against just such an emergency as you. can never tell when some member of the family will need good laxative,
 In order to have you or any other sufferer from the liver make a test of pr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin without personal expense, Dr. Caldwell will send you a free test bottle if you will send your name and address The it is to take, how gently it works, It will start you on the cure of your trouble and convince you that you have found a cure That is the ob-
 sot of the s ssmdPs ssndP fer ad # todas ss doctor
 If ther0 is anythfng abeut
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21

your ailment that you don't understand, or if you want any medical advice, write te the doctor, and he will answer you fully. There is no charge for this service. The address is Dg ". Hl building. Mantipella. Ill.,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-29
KlTCHIN ANDBR YAM.
A Splendid Tribute to These Standard
Bearers Of Democracy by
Hon. F. NJ. Simmons

Hon. +. NJ. simmons. our senior
Senator, whose master hand guided
the hosts of Democracy in several of its
most trying and most brilliantly sue
cessful battles, is actively ENGAGED in
the campaign. and his prepared
speech, which is decidedly one Of the
best contributions to the literature OF
the campaign, is being extensively cir
culated 10y the State committees.
His tributes to both Kite hin and
Bryan are rCai @ems:
1t is well known il North Carolina
that | did not support the c"ndldacy
of Mr.. Kitchin for GoVernt'r. | al
vOcatcd for nomination for that office
another great North Carnlnian. IN
this | was exercising the Imluc'il"flaI
right of Democrats in al party con
tests over nominations. Inefe was
nothing in my support of MIR. trtIG :
which intertcres IN the
slightest with my giving Mr.. k!tchIn
my cor .iia! support. | WAS in favor
of Mr.. Craig until the majority OF my
party decided III favor Of Mr.. kitchln:
but from the minute Mir. kItchln
HaS announced nave
been as earnest-as it was my duty
to be as it is the duty of every Craig
man to be-a supporter of Mr.. Kitten
ms election. as I was UP to that MIN
IIte of Mr.. Craig : nomination. MI
kitchin is entitled to my support. tie
is entitled to the support OF every
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-29
Prohibition Not Il Party Question.

Charlton EXPRESS.
Occasionally we hear of man who
swcars that he will never vote IN"
Democratic ticket again because the
party forced prohibition
on the state When a man talks that
way it shows that h" Is not az All
posted in regard to the matter. \
Democratic Legislature, IN Whl'h
were thirty nine Republican members.
did pass Il bill allowing the people "I
the Statc to vote ON the question "i
out of the thirtN-nlh"
Republican members thirty seven
voted for the bill. In the campaign
for prohibition we S;Iw prominent lt"-
publicans and prominent Democrats
lighting for it. and prominent lt"puh-
Iicans and prominent Democrats
lighting against it. 1t WAS not any
one party that gave us prohibition,
but the people of all parties. ON" of
the strongest opponents OF prohibition
was that sturdy Democrat and gallant
Confederate V"t' ran. CYRUS H. Watson.
Of Winston. and in - speech a rev
days ago in his home town h" Sald
t hat there was nothing to cause ~ man
who was a. Democrat four VcarS az"
to leave the PARTY now. And thor" Is
nothing.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-29

If Republican Legislature should be elected
this year that high type Of statesman and Sena'
tor Lee S. 0yerman, would be succeeded in the
Senate by Spencer L. Adams, the man who mix
ed the viIest and dirtiest Kind of partisan poll
tics with his instructions of the law from the
bench, and who pointed out to a Columbus
County grand jury elements OF bravery III
rapists. 1t required courage" he told them
For making that charge he was dashed from the
bench by the press # the State. His continual"
ton at the head Of the Republican party in this
State and his domination Of it, is the severest
indictment that could be brought against the
party and is sufficient reason, ii there were not
a. hundra ed others, shy it does not deserve sup
port, or even respect.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-29

The country j. still suffering from
a uanic that would never have "-
Cured if there had been guarantee o'
bank deposits. In Hi- speech AT Ne"
Bern. " C., the Hon. John Sahrpc
Williams demonstrated conrluSiNciN
that whatever else might bc said about
the panic il Wa~ ~ clear a. NC sun
that il was caused by the Withdrawn
of untold millions OF dollars from
the bank. and trust companic- lat
fall when the kuickcrbnckcr lr"o.
Company failed. just at the hnlc oi
stress when il va~ most -orcIN h,'H'''
The remedy which the Erphbiithh
Congress furnished for ttIi- SITUATION
said Mr.. Williams. was enough !"
MAKE, all the immortal gods on NOUN
OLYMPUS laugh and all the little ii~'"'S
to smile Instead of giNIn" some
measure. of additional projection OF
security to 6cpO~itOr- they pa~~'n a
law. the AIdrich-Nrccjand bIiI, "ih'h
actually further undermined III"
,,rity of dcpoSitorS by authorIHue
hank. to use certain classes OF Iii'H
securities which are source Oh 81
,.urjty to tkpoSitor~. a. the OASIS Oh d
tcmDorary Initiation OF the currency
and giving TO the new issue "a PRIOR
lien over the dcpoSitore on sueh So
curitic.. With great force hc match'H
AGAINST This makc~hift the Denocrai'
DIan of requiring the banks TO @uarah
lee the security of their deposits. anu
Tins insure the keeping AT All tin"S
of the money of the country pcrIorin-
ing regularly it, mission i'll pcricc'
confidence Of security.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-29
n.3ER NJ EN- WILL VOTE FOR BRYAN
,dncers Of Southern Pine Are Not
o9nefitted by the Small Tariff
On Lumber

re and Effective Refutafion of the Argument
Republicans by One of North Cardinals Fore.
ambermen. The Truth is, the South's Tive
'roducts, Cotton and Lumber, Cannot Be Pro.
Ivy the Tariff, Since We Produce Surplus of
The Only Foreign Lumber That Can Com
tn Us in This Territory is Canada Canada
Lumber That Comes in Competition With
low Pine" The Protected Trusts Add I'm
TO the Cost of Producing Lumber. The Demo-
ill Relieve Them of This Burden, While the
on Lumber Will Be Taken OFF by Either
hat Wins.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-29

All the powers oT the Democratic
State administration are now engaged
in an effort To correct the abu~c-
the outrageous abu~c-in interstate
freight rates which gives to cities al
virginia and South Carolina such adj
Nanta9rS over NORTH Carolina CITIES
that in all North Carolina il il inn
pu~Sibic for any wholesale house 10
do much more than Il local business
an abuse which has built up big
iiirs, on each side OF Us. when under
fair conditions OF freight rates North
Carolina pluck and energy would have
out-trippcd them all. The Republic
cans have nominated for Governor
tho handy man of the southern
Pathway" Mr.. Cox. vino went all The
way to Washington City for them and
testified under oath that there were
no abuses or Determinations III freight
rates. or even amy complaints a. 40
such. worthy al attention.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-29
MIR. -. ~ Tomni<in~. OF Charlotte.
Authority on Finance. EaNor~ BrN-
ans plan of securing Bank Deposits.

(Charlottr Observer, August 30, l9OSD
Mr.. -. \ Tomukins was asked YES
tcrday what he thought of the stan"
taken bV NJ. w. J. BRYAN on an"
question of guaranteed bank dep sits
and what he thought of the general
proposition itself lie said:
MIR. Bryan's speech upon tn" sun
jcct of guaranteed bank deposits APP
pears to be as able an effort as that
gentleman ever made, at the same tlnlc
one of the best cNpusitions of the sub
jet that has yet been offered by any
body.
The Republican party has 80 AZ
been very unfortunate in its handing
of the currency question, ana apprr-
tanning questions. although Mr.:
Charles Fowler, a Republican, worked
a most satisfactory currency blil. Ih'
Republican party under Mr. Aldrlch
defeated it and substituted something
which was much wors" than nothing
"fNorNbody who ever carries a BANK
account. and particularly every h'nh
cr, ought To read Mr.. Bryan'S speech
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-29
TWO VOTES FOR BRYAN AND
EITCHIN"-TIi Il THE
SLOGAN.

The argument III this campaign -
on our side. This argument may not
i,aNC been presented To your nciohbor.
who intends to vote the Republican
ticket Let every one who advocates
the election of Bryan and ktchin
make determined effort, between now
and election day. To get one vote
among his ncighborS. From now on
let the slogan be. Two votes for
Bryan and kitChin-my own and an
other mans.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-29

.-Iurc of lumber is on2
ulpurtunt industries i'll
.t The almost COM
.- of this business for the
months has contributed
.t other one thing to
...roIiua feel the depress-
of the Roosevelt panic.
hit the lumber business
tore it broke in full
n street. The manufac-
,.r is one of the great ln-
., South. and one which
... reason appeal with
~ the best wishes and
.a. Democratic party. 1t
,u. Democratic party, IN
O.. thu universal demand
..-.. country for relief from
If the wood pulp paper
rs included lumber in
maud that wood pulp.
.u.S be- placed on the free
.. Republicans of North
q. seized upon this to try
-l.. lumber people away
,tnocratic national ticket.
of il there may appear TO
roc in the appeal which
But the lumber manu-
.. a people who are &C
~ beyond the mere sur
lions and get at the essen
nl when they do this they
r.asou for supporting the
,n which has brought
the most disastrous eriod
in, $, or for experimenting
l.um the Democratic posi-
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-29
NEW YORK SUNS OPINION OF
RODSENEIT'S POLITICAL
SPiSM.

Let ScIf-rc-pcctin@ Americans of
all political parties unite in the fer
vent prayer that the uncXampled
frenzy or SDasm of ScIf-cXhibitiOn
which j. DOW degrading the Office Of
President OF the United States may
end before the scandal invites the at
tcntion and cNcitcS the disgust of the
whole civilized world. Y. sun.
staunch Republican.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-29

Cotton is worth on the
New York market now
about ID per cent. more
than the average New York
price during Cleveland's
administration. With liv-
ing expenses increased 40
per cent. i'm the last twelve
years, it is apparent that a
pound of cotton will buy
less to-day than at any oth-
er period in the history Of
cotton production.