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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
JUDGE PoRTER's FUNERAL.
Many People Attend the Service at
 Florence.

Florence, October 21.-(Special) )-Thc funeral of Judge George W. Porter, held yesterday afternoon from, the First Pres byterian church, was largely attended. every seat in the church being occupied The Rev. Dr. E. D. McDougall, assisted by the Rev. R. R. Harris, rector of Trim ity Episcopal church, conducted the serv- ice.
 The floral offerings were elaborate, GOV ering the casket and the front of the altar. The Woodmen, to which order Judge Porter belonged, attended in a body, though not in their regalia.
 The pallbearers were: Active-C. w. Young, J. A. Dowdy, s. w. Frierson, c. F. Jordan, J. L. Houston and Henry Bradshaw. Honorary-Judge E. B. All mon of Tuscumbia, Judge J. J. Mitchell pr. J. c. Conner, J. H. Houpel, c. w. Lemay, N. c. Elting George P. Jones' P. R. Jones, A. A. Berger. John T. Ash craft, John Mcclure, J. H. Blair. The interment was in the city cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
DAVIS DECLINES
 THE APPOINTMENT
PECULIAR COMPLICATION OVER OFFICE OF CIRCUIT COURT RESIGNATION AND FIGHTS.

Decatur October 21.-(Special.)- Yesterday Judge D. W. Speake of the circuit court appointed Frank J. Davis clerk of the court vice James F. Fowler, who rendered his resignation some weeks ago. MT. Davis made the bond but later refused to qualify. MT. Davis is and Shas been for some time clerk of the probate court
 The case seems to be somewhat of a complicated one. MT. Fowler rendered his resignation to Judge Speake, but he now claims that he later withdrew the resignation. It is said, however, that Judge Speake had accepted the resignation and that MT. Fowler, there- fore, had no authority to withdraw it. It is said that Judge Speake will likely make another appointment. It is inti- mated that MT. Fowler will likely en- join whoever Judge Speake may ap- point on the grounds that he had with drawn his resignation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22

Atlanta, October (SpeciaL)-Whil 1t has not taken organized shape, and probably will not at present there is a quiet movement on foot here, and prob ably in other southern states, to rehabili- tate the republican party in the south by bringing into it's ranks large number of men of business and financial interests who have been democrats practically all their lives, but who seem naturally to prefer the republican party from busi- ness standpoint
 There are business men in Atlanta who are lifelong democrats but who will this year vote for the republican candidate, who stands high in the confidence of Presl- dent Roosevelt and other well-known re- publican leaders. They are men who will not go into any political movement; they want TO office nor are they asking any personal favors.
 But they incline to the view that the republican party could vastly strengthen itself in the south, and perhaps gain not only from the negro, as it Is grad ually doing, but also from the political hangers-on who are republicans for rev. enue only
 The movement indicated, though it can , scarcely yet be called a movement, is not in any sense identified with the lilly white" crowd, but is in a measure antag- onistic to a large part of that clement the part of 1t which seeks only to control the official patronage.
 The purpose of the movement is to bring the republican party into touch with the best element of southern business men, and to secure the appointment to federal offices in the south of men of the highest class, upon their merits rather than upon their political ability and pull.
 These matters have been laid before President Roosevelt by prominent Atlan- tans, and they have been discussed with the republican candidate, Judge Taft, who, 1t is said, appeared to view with great favor this line of argument. It is known that there have been one or two private gatherings in Atlanta of anti Bryan democrats who have discussed the situation along these lines.
 Whether anything will come of it or not is a question of the future. It is\ a matter that is not being discussed to any extent in advance of the election, but if MT. Taft is successful In reaching the !. White House there is no question that many prominent business men here who will give him their votes, will appeal to l him in this direction. and will endeavoi 1 to convince him that it is the best, if not | the only way. to build up republican sen l tment in the south.
 l More than 800 applications have been l filed with the state prison commission for 1 the position of road supervisor provided for in the new legislative act under which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
NEGRO IS LYNCHED
 NEAR HARTSELLE
WAS DISCOVERED IN ROOM OF A YOUNG GIRL NEAR DANVlLLE. BODY IS RlDDLED WITH BUL- LETS AND LEFT AT ROADSIDE.

Hartselle. October 2-(SpeciaL)-Jim Moore. a negro found in the room of young girl near Danville, was lynched by a mob a few miles from Hartselle last night. The negro had been brought to Hartselle by Constable Jasper Glenn, who was in the act of boarding the train with his prisoner when he was approached by half a dozen men who demanded the ne- gro. The request was granted. The men were armed and partly masked but showed no violence. They marched the negro out through the western part of the town. The small group was joined at the town limits by large mob. The mob continued in westerly direction toward Danville.
 The body of the negro was found this morning about three miles from town with the top of his head blown off and his body rlddled with bullets.
 During last night the young lady ob- served some one in her room, and scream- ing, brought her brother and other mem bers of the family quickly to her room. A search was made, and all the doors were found locked. It seems that the negro in question had his sleeping apartments in an attic upstairs somewhere in the house. The evidence was so strong against him that the enraged citizens lost no time in bringing him to speedy punishment. This makes three hangings for similar cases in this same section of country with in the last 10 years.
 The posse that came here was organized to the minutest detail, and no demonstra- ton was made. Not a shot was fired. Many in the town knew nothing about the happenings of the night until they came down town this morning Every thing is quiet and orderly here today.
 The negro came from Indiana with show about a year ago. Since that time he has been working in the country where the attempted crime oc- cured. Coroner Joe l.. Rountree went to the scene of the killing this morning and ompanneled a jury. The verdict is that the negro came to his death at the hands of an unknown party or parties. Many people went out to view tho remains this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
EDUCATION HAS
 INNING AT FAIR
Governor Will Never Pardon
 Prohibition VioIatOrs
PHARMACY BOARD MEETS
A Large Number of Young Men Apply for Licenses-Burch-Ste Contro- versy Will Come Up for
 Hearing Tomorrow.

Montgomery, October 21.--(Special) Ed ucation and schools with special rela- ton to farming territory, had the call at the state fair today, the leading speak CTS being Gov. B. B. Conner and Dr. John W. Abererombie. president of the unl- versity, both of whom were given good sized audiences Dr. Abercrombie spoke first, dealing in the advantages of edu- cation and the best development of all departments of the state work He was very complimentary to the men who have been responsible for the recent advance ment of school affairs
 Governor Conner devoted great part of his address to the question of schools, calling attention to the good work that may be done with the present machinery and the liberal aid given by the last ses- sion of the legislature. He also took oc- casion to say that it was the duty of all good citizens to obey the laws, no matter what they are, and that no country could grow and prosper where It's citizens are not law-abiding and law-loving. He said that the prohibition laws are good and best for the people and that so long as he is governor no man guilty of violating the prohibition laws would be pardoned This statement was loudly cheered.
 Pharmacy Board.
 The state board of pharmacy held lengthy session at the capitol today, Drs. P. c. Candidus of Mobile and Dr. E. P. Gait of Selma being present. Regret was expressed at the absence of John l.. Par ker of Birmingham the other member of the board. who was expected, pr. Gait said.
 The following young men were taking the examinations:
 J. F. Eubank, Tallassee; c. M. Ader- holt, Douglassville, Ga; w. H. Candy, Pratt City; J. L. Mcclure. Dothan; J. A. Causey, Lafayette; A. H. Russell, Allan ta; E. B. Stotzenburg, Huntsville; J. F. Shores, Montgomery; H. w. Dillehay, New Decatur; H. " Brewer, Opelika; G. w. Bennett, Luverne; R. c. HoclSen- schmidt, Lowndesboro; Lum Cox. Dothau; F. G. Daniels, Columbus, Ga; J. c. Fletcher, Luyerne; D. w. Quillan, Clay ton; E. c. Latimer, Savannah, Ga.; R. w. Herring, Luverne; J. T. Garrett, Tallas- see; J. W. Jones, Gordo; A. J. Collier, 
 R. Crawford, Eufaula; Sam Callen, Gordo; H. J. Bracey and A. J. Kitchens Jr., Roanoke; J. B. Blalock, Greensboro; w. F. Dnaielly, Lafayette; A. J. Morris, Jr. Newton; c. L. Cammack and T. O.. Knight, Tuscumbia J. E. Wilson, Troy; J. D. Pearce, Floral City, Fla. Appeals Court. The case of Miles Barnes was one of interest today before the United States court of appeals. He was convicted of sending obscene matter through the mails when only Is years of age. The testi- mony was on comparison with writing when he was 14. which, the attorneys contend is not in line with laws of the country.
 A number of minor damage suit cases are set for Thursday. The eirch-S Steele referee controversy will be heard Fri ] day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
Charcoal Kills
 Bad Breath
1 Whether From Decay In the Stomacn @ or Teeth, and Will Stop
 Stomach Gases.
Willow Charcoal Best For Use.

Willow Charcoal Best For Use.
 Charcoal has been used for absorbing fo,,l odors and neutralizing noxious gases for centuries
 DuPont, the powder manuracturer' learned that willow shoots two to three years of age made the best charcoal. It is most porous.
 p Fetid breath. whether from stomach or teeth, pyrosis Cor gastric pain). diar- rhoea and constipation simply cannot ex- ist under the action of charcoal.
 Charcoal oxidizes all gases, or in other words. changes foul smelling odors into oxygen, thereby doing away with all foui- ness and rendering even such gases Dene- ficial to the system by giving 1t more oxygen. The lungs purify the blood with oxygen from the air. Dying patients have oxygen administered to their sys- tenn artificially and live for days under this treatment
 stuart's Charcoal Lozenges are made from willow shoots and sweet honey. Thus they are palatable. strong and natural No medicine is used whatever, but the peculiar Stuart process gives them a decided charm and efficiency which endears them to all consumers.
 One may use them as one likes. Eat ing one every once in while insures pure breath, while the common method Is to eat two or three a1ter meats ana at Deu time They work very fast and their use is most excellent habit to form. In a short time you will learn that their in- fluence has improved bowel action won- derfully; simply by giving to the bowel a waste product to carry off that has no gaseous formation to kill and destroy its nerves and membranes.
 Every druggist carries Stuart's Char coal Lozenges, price 25 cents, or send us your name and address and we will send you a trial package by mail free. Address F. A. Stuart Co. 200 Stuart Rldg., Marshall, Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
National Negro Mass Meetinq.

Mobile, October H.--Announcement was made today that a national negro mass meeting has been called for this city for November "A to 2s next inclusive, in the interest of the national negro fair to be held in this city October, November and December, 1909. Twenty-six governors have appointed influential and reputable negroes to attend this unprecedented race movement. President H. N. Newsome of the Incorporated fair association, tonight said that plans will be perfected at this mass meeting to raise money and gather exhibits from every state In the union of the negroes skilled handiwork, and that special rates have been. granted by the railroads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
REPUBLICANS MAKE MOVE
 TO REHABlLITATE PARTY

the convicts are to be put on the public roads.
 The bill provides for the appointment of four road supervisors at salary of S1S00 each, but there will be nothing for these 10 do until after April 1 next, when the lease system ends and the road work be- gins.
 For the present, therefore. the commis- sion will fill only one of these positions, made necessary by the fact that it has some 600 misdemeanor conviets to dis tribute among the various counties within the next few weeks.
 The fight is waxing warm. and the 800 Georgians who want the job are piling up Inducements from all parts of the state. The single appointment to be made at this time will probably be announced some time next month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
Russia Will Protect Interests.

St. Petersburg, october 21-The pro- posal that Russia intervene in northern Persia to prevent all of Persia falling d prey to anarchy and to safeguard Rus sia's commercial and other interests in the country is considered by the ministry of foreign affairs to be premature. The government does however, contemplate taking the necessary measures to protect Russian subjects and Russian trade. 1t now contemplates strengthening the guards at the consulates in northern Per- sia and is about to send 100 infantry on to TabriZ.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
Big Storm In Wyominc.

Cheyenne, Wyo., October 21.-Onc of the worst storms in years is now raging on the Laramie plains between this section and Rawlins. The storm is accompanied with snow and a most terrific wind. All trains due at Chey- enne are six hours late, and it is re- ported several trains were blockaded between Laramie and Rawlins, unable to proceed, owing to the intensity of of the wind and the drifting snow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
Wedding Day Not Yet Set.

Turin, October 21.-While it is stated in some quarters that the Duke of Abruzzi is already on his way to the United States, authority that he will not leave Italy until after his promtion as rear admiral. which is expected to take place November Il, on the occasion of the Kings birthday Among other reports that find currency here is one to the effect that the duke will proceed to the United States under the strictest incognito and that his mar riage with Miss Elkins will occur during the presidential election, when. it is hoped. the event will pass unnoticed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
Race Equality In Schools.

portant opinion rendered today Attorney General Wade Ellis holds that the main tenance of separate schools for colored pupils is illegal and brings out that such a violation exists in Huron county. The opinion was given to the prosecuting at torney of that county and advises him that the maintenance of separate school for colored pupils by board of education in that county and the denial to colored children of equal rights in graded school established for white children are unlawful acts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
Senatorial Election Ratified.

Montpelier, Vt, October 2l.-William P Dillingham; and Carroll s. Page were to- day formally declared elected to represent Vermont in the United States Senate by the general assembly Mir. Dillingham; succeeds himself for another six years, while former Governor Page wil serve for the two years of the unexpired term of the late Senator Proctor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
Princeton Beats Fordham,

Princeton, N J., October 2l.--Princeton defeated Fordham with ease in one half of todays game by score of r to 0, but the visitors held the locals to no score in the second half and threatened to tally several times. With two exceptions Princeton had a team of substitutes in the second half. Once Fordham advanced the ball to within one foot of the goal line but Princeton held for downs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
BANKHEAD SPEAKS
 ON GOOD ROADS Wants Congress To Help Build
 Highways HOUSE IS BURGLARlZEO Gin of J. c. Wilson 6 Son at Lincoln Is Destroyed By Fre-The or-
 gin of the Fire In
 Unknown.
HOUSE IS BURGLARlzEO

Anniston, October 21.-(speeial. )-Senator John H. Bankhead addressed a large audi enee at the courthouse yesterday even ing.
 MT. Bankhead came for the purpose of commenting the Overton good roads amendment to the constitution of the state to the voters of Calhoun county and he says he is sure the amendment will pass. He is thoroughly eonversant with his subject, having given it years of careful study, and the proposed move ment was explained in detail.
 He stated that it was the highest am bition of himself and others in the na- tional Congress to secure appropriations from the government for the improve ment of the public highways. They are confident of success and he desires that Alabama pass the amendment in order to be able to secure its share when such appropriation is secured. The object of the amendment is to place the state of Alabama in position to improve it's high ways and to take advantage of any op- portunity to secure aid for that purpose
 He told of the benefit to be derived by all classes, the merchant the farmer the manufacturer and all others. He re- futed the arguments brought forth by the opposition and showed their fallacies. He says the proposed amendment for bi- ennial sessions of the legislature will not pass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
HUNTSVILLE WANTS A NEW CITY HALL Public Library Also Included
 In Plans MRS. BLACKWELL DIES knotty Damage Suit Is On Trial In the United States Court at Huntsville. Mrs. Pitts Sues for the Kill
 ing of Her Son.
 
BLACKWELL DIES

Huntsville. October 21.-(Special )-At the regular meeting of the city council last
 night movement was started for the
 purchase by the city of the Calhoun block. an old estate on the block adjoin- ing the postoffice. Mayor Smith stated
 that the property can be acquired by the
 city with an issue of s20,0OO of 5 per cent 3O-year bonds. His plan is for the city to buy the property, erect all its public buildings thereon, establish a public
 park and by the erection of a municipal library building, perhaps interest Andrew Carnegie and secure from him an en-
 dowment of from $S0.000 to $4oOoo. A spe- cial election for the purpose of voting l on this issue of bonds will be necessary i and it is believed that the people will
 vote majority for the issue. The city will sell the old city hall property and | that of fire department headquarters. | Alderman Weeden has introduced an
 ordinance providing for the examination of all cows whose milk is sold to the people of the city.
 Mrs. Virginia Blackwell, aged v years,
 died yesterday at the home of Capt. Mill ton Humes from the effects of stroke l of apoplexy that afflicted her last Feb l ruary Mrs. Blackwell was the aunt of
 Mrs. Milton Humes, Mrs. Alberta c. Tay-
 Tor and Mrs. Juliet Clanton.
 Penmand Wilson, a prominent young planter of the Triana precinct, died yes- terday after a brief illness. He was 30 years old and leaves a widow and two
 children.
 1 The W. l.. Halsey Grocery Co. has been I organized here with a capital stock of | s50,000 for the purpose of taking over the large mercantile business that has been l operated for several years past by w.. I L. Halsey. w. l.. Halsey is president; ;, William l.. Halsey, Jr., is vice president and general manager and Robert s. Hal | sey is secretary and treasurer. Stock
 holders are all members of the Halsey l family.
 :, An interesting damage suit in which
 Mrs. Mary Pitts of Decatur is seeking | for the recovery of $25,000 for the killing 1 of her son by string of freight cars on 1 the Louisville and Nashville railway is | on trial in the United States court Young Pitts was killed ater he had jumped from | an electric car in Decatur. The evidence i, shows that the young man saw the string ! of freight cars bearing down on the cleo l tric car and thought that the electric car would be smashed. The defense shows 1 that if he had remained on the electric l car he would not have been hurt The 1 question of the railroads liability for 1 damages is Involved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
TO AID YOU

To a better understanding of the many advantages of using gas for lighting and heating we will open about the first of next week, a small dis play room at 1926 s. 20th Street Give Points). All ladies on South Highlands especially invited. Birmingham R., L. 6 P. Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
kern's Son Seriously III.

Syracuse. N. Y, October H.-John w. Kern, the democratic vice presidential nominee, today abandoned his campaign in this city and will leave for home at 5 D. m. on the Southwestern limited, in response to a message from his wife, telling of the serious illness of their & year-old son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
Greatest Motion Picture ever produced, Auto Heroine" at the Pastime today.
HOUSEKEEPERS

On the South Highlands will find our new display room at Five Points very convenient when we open it about the first of next week. We will demon strate the advantages and uses of gas for lighting and heating. Birmingham R., L. & P. Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
Funeral Notice.

Officers and members of Monarch lodge, No. 35S, I. O. O. F., are requested to meet at Red Mems hall at l o'clock on Thursday afternoon to attend the funeral of our deceased brother, l. <. Phillips, at o'clock. from his late residence, No 2117 Highland avenue. Members of sister lodges are invited to attend. I. w. HOLT, Sect.
 J. l.. GOOLSBY, N. G.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
Hair raising incidents in the "Auto Heroine" Motion Pic lures at the Pastime today.

Seaboard operates only through morning train via At lanta to Washington, Norfolk, Richmond, New York; hours quickest; elegant Pullmans and diners one night out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
Cholera In St. Petersbure.

st petersburg, October 2.-During the D. no,rs ending at noon today there were 27 new cases of cholera in the munic'pa' hospitals and 9S deaths from the oisease' tr,ssro re sti,, s41 cases in hospitals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22

An unknown person entered the-home of Mrs Hugh E. Coleman, 1701 Noble street, Tuesday afternoon and took jewelry val ued at about $75 and s10 in currency, which had been secreted in a bureau drawer.
 theft was committed while she was in the woods with her class. She says that she does not employ cook and knows of no one having entered the house during her absence The theft was reported to Chief of Police J. M. Sweets.