The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-09
CARRIERS ID MEET
 AT ANNISTON NEXT
Will Work for the OvertOn
 Road Amendment
PETITION IS DISMISSED
Judge sayre Holds That His Court Has no Jurisdiction in Fight Be- tween the Warning Factions in
 Republican Party.

Montgomery September S.-(Special.)- After hearing a number of addresses, among them one by Congressman J. Thomas Hefln of the Fifth district the Alabama rural letter carriers adjourned, to meet year hence in Anniston. The meeting was pronounced a great success by all who were present. Among other things of importance the association went on record as favoring good roads in the state, and adopted a resolution to work for the Overton amendment. by which the state may engage in the building and maintenance of roads.
 Julius Merritt was reelected president; R. H. Carlisle was chosen vice president; R. c. Beavers was reelected secretary, and A. A. Clayton was made treasurer. The executive committee for the en- suing year consists of w. D. Pate, H. D. Russell and J. P. DuPree
 Delegates to the national convention to be held soon at Omaha are Julius Mer- ritt, S. s. Reynolds and R. c. Beavers.
 Petition Is Dismissed.
 After hearing all the arguments, Judge A. D. Sayre today dismissed the petition of the Davidson wing of the republican party, asking that the Thompson faction be denied the right to use the party em- bem in the coming election. The judge dismissed the petition on the ground that the court has no jurisdiction. The Da- vidson men gave notice of appeal. The Davidson representatives contend that the effect of the decision will be the having of two republican tickets on the ballot in November.
 To Reopen the Fight.
 The Alabama Wholesale Grocers asso- citation has again begun a fight to be ex- cused from marking every item of meal and flour shipments, as the members have been ordered to do by the railroad com mission. On petition for a rehearing, the commission has set the case for the next meeting. It is desired that only one sack of each shipment be marked. the conten- ton being that this is enough, with the brand and the weight to insure safety for the railroads in case of loss.
 H. w. Perry, president of the Red Feather Coal company, located in Bibh county, to whom 200 convicts have been rented by the state, spent most of Tues day in conference with Governor Conner and Attorney General Garber, closing up the contracts.
 Judge J. J. Mitchell, head of the state tax commission, has gone to Red Boiling Springs, Tenn, for a few days. Harvey Jones of the same body is at Boyce, Va, and J. B. Powell, the other member, Is adjusting tax claims in Jefferson county.
 To Get Forester.
 ba forestry commission to secure an experi- enced forestry expert is being carried out by Secretary John H. Wallace, Jr., who has been in correspondence with National Forester Pinchot at Washington for sev- eral days. The resolution asking the judges to charge juries with regard to violations of the forestry laws was also sent out. The work of preparing a con tract for the use of those seeking the exemptions is also being pushed.
 To Take Up Cotton Holding.
 Commissioner of Agriculture J. A. Will kinson has gone to Birmingham and An niston on business of his department, ex- pecting to be away several days. While out of the city he will take up with farm- CTS the question of organizing a plan to hold cotton off the market for a better price. A meeting of the business men of
 
 a short time, 1t is anticipated, with a view of general understanding by which the crop can be financed.
 Haynes a Candidate.
 A movement has been begun in Lowndes county to have the governor appoint Hugh Haynes, brother of the late Sheriff Haynes, to the office made vacant by the death of the officer. MT. Haynes is farmer and well known citizen and will have a warm support from all sections of the county.
 Minor Capitol News.
 Dr. H. w. Caffee of Verbena has been appointed a member of the board of con- trol of the old soldiers home at Mountain Creek, vice W. D. Westcott, deceased.
 State Treasurer w. D. Seed has re- turned from Fort Deposit, where on Mon- day he made an address for the opening Of the schools MT Seed has a number of other appointments in the next few days.