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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21
MAN WELL
 KNOWN w BIRIN/NGHAM M

Capt Quinton Rankin. the prominent at torney of Trenton, Tenn, who yesterday morning was murdered by night riders near Union City, is not only an, Ala bamian, but has visited Birmingham on many occasions, being well acquainted in this city.
 At the present time his mother and sis ter reside at Belle Nina. in Limestone county, in which place, until his death a few years ago, his father practiced medi- cine.
 In Belle Nina Captain Rankin grew to manhood, going thence to Trenton, Tenn, for the practice of his profession.
 Dr. William Rankin, a prominent physi- elan of Montgomery is brother of the murdered man, while in Athens, another
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SAY GAMBILL HAS
 NOT SUSTAINED CASE
SUB-coMMlTTEE WILL REPORT THAT HE FAILED TO MAKE GOOD HIS coNTEsT-No RIGHT TO OPEN BOX

The subcommittee of the city democrat- ic executive committee, to which the con troversy was referred, decided last night by vote of to that A. A. Gambil, contestant, had failed to sustain his case, which is equivalent to a statement that in the opinion of the committee Asa L. Hoyt is the democratic nominee for all derman of the Third ward
 The finding of the subcommittee will be reported to the whole executive com- mittee. which meets Monday night .next at clock.
 From the decision of the subcommittee Gambill gave notice of appeal.
 Gambill's request that he be granted a continuance, based on the reasons that the general election box of the Third ward was not before the committee, and that it would facilitate matters to throw the case again into the hands of the commit tee as a whole, was not granted Tho refusal to grant the continuance left the counsel for MT. Gambill without evidence with which to make an attempt to sus- tain their case Because no evidence was decision as stated above.
 Another significant resolution, proposed by Judge Abernethy. was adopted by the subcommittee. This resolution was mak- ing it the consensus of the opinion of the subcommittee that that body has no law ful right to open the general election box or to instruct another party to do so.
 M, ent at the meeting were Chairman Aber- nethy, Barton. Bethea, Rosenstihl, Mar tin and Yancey. MT Nolls holding the proxy of Committeeman Armstrong, was seated.
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COUNCIL MAY DISCUSS
 HOYT-GAMBILI CONTEST

While there are many matters of inn portance demanding the attention of the aldermen tonight. it is probable that the most interesting feature of their pro- gramme tonight will have bearing on the contest of A. A Gambill against the nomination of Asa L. Hoyt for alderman from the Third ward.
 The initial steps will be taken in refer ence to the action of Mayor Ward in vetoing the resolution to the council which authorized City Clerk Shropshire to appear before the subcommittee of the city democratic executive committee with the ballots cast in the general cleo tion of the Third ward.
 It was reported yesterday, incidentally that an effort to elect MT. Hoyt will be made tonight, although an effort to con firm the report met with failure. Ae-
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brother. James Rankin, is practicing law. Two other brothers reside in Atlanta
 Captain Rankin was well known in Bir- mingham, in which place he has prac- tieed before the courts and visited on many occasions. At the news of bis hor- rible murder yesterday there was great grief in this city. and numerous telegrams were sent his mother in Belle Nina.
 Y. O. Rankin of Atlanta. brother of the deceased man, was in Birmingham last night. He is en route to Tennessee. and will leave Birmingham this morning. Mir. Rankin is well known in Birmingham and has a host of friends here. He was formerly in business here, having con ducted a store under the name of Hill & Rankin on Avenue E and Twentieth street
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Crooked Road for a Minister.

Chattanooga. October 20.-H. E. Rose berry. formerly pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, south, at Sardis, Ky. was arrested here today and lodged h jail. Two weeks ago Roseberry came to Chattanooga in company with a 16-year- old girl. Today II. P. Mastin of Wilmore. Ky. came to Chattanooga and caused the arrest of Roseberry. Mastln says the girl is his sister. and that Roseberry had Jeff wife at Wilmore.
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At the Gayety.

Up-to-date in every department and showing the genuine improvement of modern buriesque the "Fads and Fol lies" show which is seen this week at the Gayety ought to be big go. As the title suggests it Is a medley of the real show hits. A big chorus is used. In the company are the Musi- cal Bells, May Walsh, Irwin Walton Ed Markey, Harry Keeler, Lloyd Ped drick, Alice Vivian, Belle Benson, Eva Van Osten, Morris and Kramer and the famous Percy Troupe.
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eording to this report the argument that MT. Hoyt should be elected will be based on the fact that while the council has been given the certificate of his nomina- tion' no request to hold up the election has been made. Further argument, if the report is true, will be based on the Tact that the council in difference to the contest on it's own initiative, held up the election for two weeks
 At any rate the Gambill contest will In all probability prove the chief attrac- ton of tonight's council meeting. There are other matters of importance It is understood that the Mayor will make sew erai suggestions or recommendations The committees are holding their meetings. and all will be ready with reports to- night. If is understood that the matter of abolishing the grade crossings will be further discussed.
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At the BiIo.I.

Lew Kelly and his interpretation of the imaginative Dope Fiend" will be remembered as one of the catches of Hap Wards Not Yet. But Soon" pro- duction of last year. His confidential chats with Casey" were always a sure-fre laugh and absolutely irresisti- ble.
 In the production of "The Promo fers" Ward and Vokes big musical comedy reunion vehicle at the Bijou this week, Lew Kelly is to be found playing an associate role to that of the s'Dope F'iend, It is called the Flea Trainer" and carries much of the same style of comedy.
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ness that is now being transacted and will be transa cted in our city.
 New Federal Buildings.
 Now, if all tpf this territory that I have referred to is cut off, and all this property, this fact will hinder this county from getting a great govern ment building. It will also retard the movement of getting a sub treasury building, which is bound to be estab- fish ed within the next two years some where in the south.
 When this new territory is cut off from Jefferson county it means that our school funds from the state will be cut off. It means that we will have to carry the burden of bonds for sdni- tary Improvements, also the road bonds which were issued a number of years ago, and q part went to help build good roads in the Bessemer territory. Now there is no provision made by which Bessemer will be taxed up with a dollar worth of the indebtedness of this county. Future legislation will have to adjust that matter.
 Now, gentlemen. I submit these facts to you in all earnestness and without any eloquent periods or rhetorical flights, but as plain busi- ness practical proposition, can we af- ford to vote for and support the new county amendment?"
 Takes Atlanta as an Example.
 J. E. Shelby used Atlanta as an ex- ample. 'The people of Fulton county are tied together in perfect harmony he said When they want anything they go after 1t together. Here in Jefferson there is always a class of men who stand in the way to block all progress. See how they fought the Greater Birmingham bill and then, while we were working with might and main to help make Birmingham the greatest city of the south. they proceeded to slip through a bill, which if carried out, will mean the biggest obstacle ever thrown in the way of a growing city. It seems that we have more than our share of. these obstacles. This class of men is standing as an obstacle in our way right now. and it is time the merchants of Birmingham are taking stand He then introduced the resolution at the head of this column. It was unanimously car ried.
 kettig Presents Objections. In speaking to the motion MT. Kettig said: "No one has ever shown where this new county would help Birmingham If 1t injures Birmingham certainly we ought to oppose it. I haven't heard single man argue in favor of it except those directly and financially interested in Bes- semer
 Suppose you were walking down street with a basket of red apples and a man should take away one-rhird of them and tr.en tell you that you had as many apples as before. That is no more foolish than the proposition to take away one-third of the county then turn round and say: You've got much as you had before
 MT. Kettig pointed out that the whole
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Majestic Theatre.

Edwards and Glenwood have wire walking and revolving ladder speciality at the Majestic which makes the audi ence express admiration. The moving pictures complete one of the most varied and attractive shows that this little home of mirth has put before the public this season. It offers two and one-half hours of real entertain ,nent. Matinee this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, especially for the ladies and children, and at S:30 the usual evening perfOrmance.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS,
Mrs. sterment French.

Mrs. Sterment French age 21 years, wife of O. E. French, died yesterday aft ernoon at o'clock at the family res- idence, 22S North Fifty-second street. Woodlawn. The remains will be sent to Starkville, Miss, at 10:20 o'clock this morning by the woodlawn Undertaking company for interment.
 The deceased is survived by her hus- band and one small child, years of age.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
James Youna,s College Play.

Athletics in the public mind has become almost a synonym for college life. It is. therefore quite natural that Rida Johnston Young in her play s'Brown of Harvard" which the Shu- berts will present at the Jefferson thea ire for three performances beginning tomorrow night, should have seized upon an athletic contest as a climax. The boat race scene is doubtless, well remembered by all theatregoers who saw the piece last season. The cast is composed mainly of college men, most of them varsity athletics in their flaV
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Superior
 in Strength

Dr. Prices Flavoring Extracts are su, perior in strength, freshness and fine. ness of flavor to any favoring extracts made in the world, and ladies of the best taste, who are now using them, find them just as represented. Persons who desire delicate and natural flavor in their cakes, buildings, or any table delicacy, will obtain it by using
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"The Merry Widow"

Having heard "The Merry Widow" once everybody becomes greedy to hear it again Lehar is most extravagant with his luscious melodies in the fla nous Viennese opera which comes to the Jefferson next Monday night for an enga cement of three nights and a matinee. Seat sale opens Thursday.
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Charles B. Hanford.

The sale of seats for the engage ment of Charles B. Hanford in "The Merchant of Venice" and Much Ado About Nothing" at the Jefferson thea ire Saturday matinee and night, opens at the box office at g o'clock tomor- row morning. "The Merchant of Venice" will be the night offering and thea tregoers will hays the privilege of seeing tue distinguished actor play the role of "Shylock."
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tion of a new county if this constitutional amendment is adopted.


 amendment is adopted.
 Warrior May Get Ambitious.
 Now, if this amendment is adopted, we may expect the ambitious town of Warrior will make an effort to create a new county, coming within a few miles of East Lake. and taking in enough territory from Jefferson, Wal ker and Blount counties to create a county on the north. With Jeffer- son county's bonded indebtedness it will necessarily increase our taxes in this county, if we lose the Bessemer county and also the Warrior county ter ritory.
 "In 1910 when the census of Alabama will be taken, 1t is estimated that this state will gain two congressman and two electoral votes. Jefferson coun- ty. as it now stands, will have popu- latfon enough to entitle her to one congressman without the aid of any ad- joining counties. There is only one county or parish in the south, New Orleans, that has a congressman, so that Jefferson county will rank as the second greatest county in the whole south in population and in the halls or Congress-
 with the governmental business tn- creasing at a rapid rate in Jefferson county, we, as citizens and members of the Board of Trade, should start a movement to have million dollar government building erected here in Birmingham to take care of the busi-
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of the shaft are richly ornamented all the way up, but the two top stories. or the capital, is the greatest architectural triumph.
 It is faced with polychrome terra cotta, with great Florentine coupled windows of the large arch type. The blocks of the capital are laid in the diaper pattern with a tinted background for the orna- ments The entire cornice is a mass of very rich terra cotta, while the top above the cornice is crowned with a beautiful chenau similar to the top of 6 regal crown. A strong feature is the orna- mental iron which is used copiously around the windows and balusrrades.
 The entrance is on the western corner of the First avenue side, and is marked by a marquise richly ornamented with metal and glass, with an electrolier on either side and a shield h the center bearing the insignia "E.'
 A flight of six-foot stone steps leads from the elevator lobby direct to the basement. which will be amply lighted with sidewalk lights reaching all the way to the curb The first floor has one extra large SlOEe dllu IOuT OIHeTS laC- ing Twentieth street.
 The plans for the building, prepared by Architects Warren & Welton, were chosen from six competitors for their elaborate beauty and many internal ad- vantages.
 Robert Jemison, IT., states that the company is said to already have had good demand for office space in the new struc- ture
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sentiment of the country is for concen- tration, using as an illustration the joy ous welcome given by Birmingham to the
 United States Steel corporation, the largest consolidation in the world. He also spoke of the great political infiu- ence of New York state with its 39
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21
.KETTIG AND COLLINS CITE
 PRINCIPAL OBJECTIONS
Shelby Takes Atlanta as an Example and Tells What People of Fulton County Do By Pulling
 Together.


Resolved. That the Birmingham Board of Trade unalterably op- posed new county amendment to the constitution and we earnest ly urge all citizens and voters who have the best interests of our city, county and state at heart to work and vote against the adoption of said amendment" Unanimously adopted at meeting yesterday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21
Miss Mary Ann Franklin.

Miss Mary Ann Franklin, age 80 years died yesterday morning at Mount Plnson Funeral services will be held at the res- idence this morning at 10 o'clock and in- torment will be at Mount Pinson ceme tery. Shaw & Son are in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-21
THE WEATHER.

Washington, October 2o-Forecast for Alabama: Fair Wednesday and Thursday; fresh southeast winds.
 Mississippi: Fair Wednesday; showers nnd cooler Thursday: fresh southeast to south winds.
 Weather report for 24 hours ending 4' D. m. October 20:
 Maximum temperature S6 Minimum temperature 62 Mean temperature .. D.. .. "A Normal temperature :. =. :. :. .. . 63 Excess since January 1 :. :. .. e. Q. 1 Al Precipitation '. . :. .. ..,. co Total precipitation since Jan. s9 Deficiency since Jan. l :. ..10.16
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 The Board of Trade yesterday afternoon at a well attended meeting took exactly opposite positions on two of the amend ments to the constitution which will be voted on by the people November g. While unanimously indorsing and urging with all eloquence the adoption of the Over ton good roads amendment, the board unanimously condemned the Ragsdale new county amendment.
 The feature of the meeting was the point brought out by W. H. Kettig who was requested by the board to make an address. He called attention to the breadth of the amendment, and said that nearly half of the counties of the state are vitally affected. because at any time they may be carved up for the benefit of ambitious towns which wish to be county seats.
 Present List of Counties.
 He said that the only county safe from the effects of the amendment is that one with less than 500 square miles, and he presented this list of counties in Ala bama containing more than 600 square miles: Square
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ScOtt'S Emulsion

at their mothers knee. This had a power in it that changed them from weak, delicate boys into strong, robust boys.
 It has the same power to-day. Boys and girls who are pale and weak get food and energy out of ScOffs S Emulsion. It makes children grow.
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E. T. Shaw 6 Son. Undertskers.
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electoral votes and said that to split up Jefferson county means to take away the deciding influence of the second largest county in the south.
 He also discussed the sanitary sewer sytem of the county. and the importance of keeping its whole length under one government Calling attention to the poor water supply-the fact that more water will have to be brought here before an- other steel plant can be built-the high price of water, MT. Kettig urged that this should be the big issue in the next county campaign. With an enormous surplus in the treasury tie county is the unit which should take a hand and bring water here for our industrial plants How could this be done by split-up rem nant?"
 Points Made By kettig.
 Here are some of the salient points which the speaker made:
 Walker county, l understand, is wild ly in opposition to the passage of tho amendment. bessemer proposes to take all their river front and leave them en- tirely without.
 ''The average countryman. after his crops are laid by, wants to como to Blr- mingham and serve on a jury. He doesn't want to go to Bessemer. The sheriff tells me this. and we know it is true.
 'The Bessemer Land company is spend ing money appealing to the prejudices of the people of the state.
 Calling an ace an ace this means diversion of 10000 people from Birming- ham during each year.
 They are running their campaign on an entirely selfish basis and we ought to be a little selfish ourselves. Their argu- ment is to give 'em what you've got to keep 'em from begging you for It.
 After adopting the resolution upon Mir Sheiby's motion committee was appoint ed to wait on the daily papers and solicit their assistance. This committee was composed of J. E. Shelby chairman, Pres ident R. w. Ewing, John W. ONeill. J. D. Collins, F'erd Marx. Sol Caheen, w. H. Kettig, Oliver Chalfoux, George Me Crary Roy Mccullough, Sam Earle. W. D. Wood, M Sommers and R. W. Pres ton.
 The committee visited the editors of the three daily papers during the after noon.
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Weak Little Boys

may become fine strong men. Some of the strong men of to-day were sickly boys years ago. Many of them received
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ness that is now being transacted and will be transa cted in our city.
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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-09-09
Mr.. cLEvELAND's VIEW.

A posthumous paper Of the late Gro
yer Cleveland, printed in the New York
Times. contains the prediction that the
republican candidate fcr president L
he be man Of good judgment and
conservative view. will win easily this
year. The late expresident further
gave high praise to Judge Taft. who
has been nominated by the republicans
since the paper was written.
y thing Ia the article reflects in any
way on Mr.. Bryan. but. on the CON
trary. there is a virtual admission that
the country would be in no danger
from a Bryan administration. in the
statement that no menace imDended
from the election Of either partys can
didate.
All this was written prior to the
holding of the Denver convention. at
which the factions Of the democratic
party got together and buried the old
and constructed a platform
On which Mr. Cleveland might have
stood comfortably Had that great
democrat lived 10 read the Denver plat
fern and to compare the utterances
Of the two parties On the issues that
are before the country today, we be
lieye that he You'd not have hesitated
to support the candidacy Of Mr. w. ].
Bryan; de Dits all the hard and bitter
things Mr. Bryan and his factional fol
lowers have said about Mr. Cleveland,
n return for all the hard and bitter
things Mr.. ClcYcland's followers have
said about Mr.. Bryan.
Mr.. Cleveland could have stood with
G gorge Gray and David r Francis and
Alton Z. Parker and all the other
democrats Of his type and association.
now earnestly supporting the cause Of
the people and pressing the war
against predatory wealth and the "un-
progeny OF paternalism. -
Macon News.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-09-09

Now the democratic managers must
be wise as the serpent if they would
win-if money can count The votes
Taft is the next president. When such
man as Mr.. Taft with such a record
behind him "harmonizes' with Cox on
the one hand and Foraker On the othsr.
sets Hitchcock over the forces and
puts Sheldon in charge Of the treasury
accepts the aid Of Bliss and the adj
vice Of Cortelyou there viii be no
scruples and no reckoning Of the cost
TO the country. These who furnish the
fat viii be allowed to fry the people
and no question viii be asked in Amer
lea any more than in Turkey.-Jack-
sonville Times Union.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-09-09

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