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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
REPUBLICANS PLAN
 ANNISTON MEETING

The republicans of the state are pre- pairing for a grand rally at Anniston tomorrow night. Republicans and citi- zens of 10 counties will be in attend ance and people are going over from Birmingham in considerable numbers.
 W. F. Tebbetts collector of GUS toms in Mobile, a former resident of Colhoun county, will preside over the meeting at the Noble street theatre, and will introduce some of the most prominent republicans of the state, among them James Bowron, Chairman Frank H. Lathrop, J. o. Middleton, op- ponent of W. B. Craig for Congress; Colonel Blakemore of the Birmingham postoffice, and several others, including former Congressman Brownlow of Ten nessee.
 However, this is only one of the many speakings which Secretary Julius .Sternfeld has prepared There are -speakings in every section, and the speakers are reporting good crowds. Democrats, unable to get any excite ment from their own side are said to be attending republican meetings just for the fun of the thing. While the republicans do not hope to carry any number of offices in the state, they hope to poll the largest vote on record.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
GEORGIA TO VOTE
 ON AMENDMENTS

Atlanta, October 21.-tspecial)- will vote on two constitutional amend ments in the coming election on November 8. This is the first time in many years that a constitutional amendment has been submitted to the people at any other than the regular state election in October. But owing to the fact that these amendments were passed by the legislature too late to be advertised for the required 60 days in advance of the state election, 1t was found necessary to submit them at the November election or postpone their sub- mission for a period of two years. Tho governor and the attorney general looked carefully into the matter and reached the conclusion that action on amendments in the national election would be perfectly legal
 One of these amendments bvides for what is known as service pension, that is a pension for every Confederate veteran and widow in the state, regard less of all qualifications with the one ex- ception, that those owning more than s15O0 worth of property are not to partici- pate.
 Georgia is already paying out $1.000,00o year in pensions to Confederate veterans and widows and it has been estimated that should this amendment be adopted it will require an expenditure of nearly N,- 100000, in the event the additional pen sioners are to be paid at the same rate as those now on the rolls. Where the money is to come from, no one knows. since the state tax rate is now limited by the constitution to mills, and it requires every available dollar to pay present ex- penses
 If the amendment should be ratified, either one of two things must be done: The state tax rate must be raised to get funds to meet the new obligation, or there must be a revision of the present pension fund. which would result in the present pensions being cut half in two, in order that all the veterans and widows might participate. The average pension now paid by the state is r,J year; unless funds are provided to meet the new de- mand this would have to be cut to about s3O.
 When the legislature enacted the amend ment it refused to embody in it a clause providing for the raising of the necessary funds. It is seldom that constitutional amendment fails of ratification, but if this one goes through rather embarrassing situation will confront the next state ad- ministration. The state treasury is not in very good shape at best and any further tax upon it will come pretty near putting it out of business unless the people con- sent to patch 1t up by paying additional taxes.
 The other constitutional amendment is a very simple but important one. Under the constitution as 1t now stands the counties of the state have the right to levy taxes only for such specific pur- poses as the constitution names. Pro- vision for sanitation and health regula- tions are not among these purposes, and 1t is the object of this amendment to put them there, so that the county can tax it's citizens for the purpose of carrying on whatever work is necessary for the protec- tion-o of health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
Harness Thief Caught.

T. R. Fulton has been considerably worried by recent tn efts made from the stable at his home on Dartmouth avenue, and was gratified today to learn that the thief had been cap tured. Frank Phillips. former street hand, was arrested yesterday by De- tective Patton and confessed to hav- ing stolen MT. Fulton's saddle at one time, and later went back and got a fine set of harness.
 The saddle has been recovered and it was from the description furnishe ed by the parties who had 1t of the negro who had sold 1t to them that led to Phillips arrest. The negro is old and crippled. but Is well known in police circles. He claims to have disposed of the harness to a farmer, and 1t Is believed that they will be recovered within few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
CHILD EMBODIES
 FUTURE OF RACE

From the Charities and the Commons.
 Whether the child survives civilization or not, civilization cannot survive the child, for the child is the embodiment of the future of the race The boasted or ganization of our civilization is an organ ization for our grown-ups and has left the child out of its calculations.
 Halt century ago our social and in- dustrial organization was so loose that there was plenty of room for the child to grow up in the gaps and interspaces. Now it is so compact that he scarcely has breathing room, and no play room. We have gone far to civilize the business of play out of existence. The modern city child has lost his most precious birth right-the back yard.
 At the same time we have made the streets more impossible as playgrounds than ever, with street car tracks down the middle, delivery wagons along both curbs and automobiles all over the road way they are about as suitable for play as the track of trunk line railway.
 The small shop where he saw things made, and work accomplished on every side of him, where he could pick up the remnants and initiate the performance, is lost as well.
 We have not improved matters much by substituting the school. Because the child is deprived of the proper opportuni- ty to develop his body, we build beauti- full palaces for his incarceration during the hours of daylight so that we may overdevelop his brain. If this were not so stupid it would be criminal. The real business of the child is not to pass ex- aminations, but to grow up.
 The school room must relinquish at least one-half of its claims upon the time and strength of our children. Our school rooms should be relieved of the mere nursery duty of keeping children out of harm and of mischief, with which they are now loaded, and the playground should be organized, supervised and rec ognized as a vital and coordinate branch of our scheme of education. One of the most valuable influences of the school is the effect of the children upon each other But this can be obtained in its perfection only upon the playground. Cut down the school hours one-half and double the playground hours, and yo,l will have done more for the physical mental and moral health of Young Amer lea than by any other possible step. Bet ter a playground without g schoolhouse than a schoolhouse without playground
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
ENTHUSIASM HIGH
 FOR NEW COUNTY BeSsemer Holds Another Big
 Mass Meeting WILL SEND OUT WORKERS Every Man Is Eager to Visit Some Section of the State Where He Can
 Do the Most Good-Per-
 sonaI and General.
WILL SEND OUT WORKERS

Bessemer, October 21-(Special) )-A mass meeting of the citizens of Bessemer met tonight in Rebie hail. and for two hours was freely discussed.
 Dr. J. A B. Lovett. who has just re- turned from canvass of several coun- ties reported that he had met with little opposition, but on the contrary he found the people so favorable to the amend ment that he felt more certain than ever that 1t would carry by large majority on November 3.
 Capt. H. w. Crook, J. A. Estes, T. T. Huey, John T. McEniry, W. w. Hollings- worth, W. S. Gilbert and others made strong talks criticising the action of the Birmingham Board of Trade and Commer- eial club for the fight they have insti- tuted against Bessemer, and urging the citizens of Bessemer to stand up for their liberty and rights, and fight for the pas sage of the amendment as they had never fought before.
 Enthusiasm reached a high pitch, and the citizens made large contributions to the campaign fund, and volunteered to go out over the state and work for the amendment from now until election day. The hall was well filled with representa- tive men and Bessemer is likely to be left in the hands of the women folks of the town for the next two weeks, for nearly every one present was eager to get into the fray and leave at once to such 4t,s could do the most good.
 T. H. Moore, prominent citizen from Bridgeport, was in the city today and says that while there is some little op- position around Scottsboro, he has sound- cd many voters throughout Jackson coun- ty, and that in his opinion the amend- ment will carry by a large majority in that county.
 W G. Patterson, vice president of the Burnett Cigar company of Birmingham, Is one of the most enthusiastic supporters of the new county that comes to Bes- semer. He stated today that he thinks it one of the most progressive steps that Alabama has ever taken. and that the business men of Birmingham to whom he had talked were going to vote for 1t.
 Tt will help the district more than any thing else that could be done, and those of Birmingham who are opposing it are doing so from purely selfish motives,' he said.
 Mayor D F. Sugg of Ensley believes that Bessemer should have her new coun- ty ard is going tn vote for the amend inert and stated today that he believed that Ensley would poll large vote for it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
At the Biiou.

The Ward and Vokes ladies' band Is a very high class novelty in the musical programme of "The Promoters,' Ward and Vo1es' reunion production of musical comedy to be seen at the Bijou this week. The band has all the equipment of a first class military band. The young ladies who comprise the organization are apart from the usual chorus to be found in this style of entertainment and are skilled musicians. There will be matinee this afternoon and the usual performance to- night. Next week Archie Boyd and a strong company in Shore Acres" First time at popular prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
Circus Coming on october 2e.

The John H. Sparks shows will be in Bessemer on the 18th, and will give two performances. The Bessemer Elks will receive a liberal percentage of the gross receipts, and as this Is g high class circus it will probably draw large crowds. John H. Sparks was killed by a lion a few years ago, but his brother, Charles Sparks, Is now manager, and as he is a Hello Bill' he is always interested in the welfare of the lodges wh erever he goes, and gives the local lodge these benefit performances to aid them in making their usual Christmas s donations to the poor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
"The Merry Widow Seat Sale.

''The Merry Widow seat sale opens at the Jefferson theatre this morning at 3 o'clock. Manager Douglas makes the an- nouncement that positively no seats will be served in advance of that time and that the first man in line will have the pick of the house. It is said Henry w. Savage will send to the Jefferson Mon day, Tuesday and Wednesday nights and Wednesday matinee the best company he has ever organized to give the wonderful Viennese operetta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
Will oroanize Football Team.

A football team composed of ex-col- legians will be organized in Ensley and will begin practice at once. Already l4 veterans" have joined the organization. A meeting will be held tomorrow night to perfect the team and elect officers and managers. Those who have signified their intention of Joining the team are: Wallace, Stanley Melton, Scholl, Me Guire Sands, Sheppafd, Kennard, Miller, Lohman, Nicolls, Pritchard and Bradley. All these men are experienced football players and with practice should put up a good game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
At the Majestic.

One of the most sterling numbers at the Majestic this week is that of Arcadia, a young woman of unusual beauty, who sings and plays the violin The comedy bicycle act is in the hands of MT. Will Lacey who Is described as "the fellow who sings and waltzes on one wheel.' The song and dance division of the programme is capably presented by Rover & French. One of their particular song hits is Read the Answer In the Stars, and in the rendition of this they include various references to national events, and make lot of comic allusions to local shortcomings and they score a hit at every performance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
Hero Prizes Awarded.

Pittsburg. October 21.-The Carnegie hero commission at it's quarterly meet ing today recognized 4s persons as having ognition under the rules governing the fund provided by MT. Carnegie. Each of these persons was awarded a medal, bronze silver or gold. and a number of them were also awarded cash for educa- tional or other purposes. The cash awards made today amount to about $4000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
ADJUSTMENTS.
"Rrown of Harvard"

Brown of Harvard" which will be pre- sented at the Jefferson theatre tonight and tomorrow matinee and night by James Young and a capable company, is declared to be one of the best attractions that has ever been sent south by the Shu- berts. The play deals with life among the students of one of the great American universities and the actors, or majority of them, are college bred men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
Embarqo on Arms To servia.

Vienna, October 2.--The government will publish an order tomorrow prohibit ing the export of guns, ammunition, horses or any war material to Servia. The Austro- Hungarian minister at Get tinje, Montenegro, has been instructed fo apologize to Prince Nicholas and the Montenegran government for the deten- tion of General Vokutics, an official of the Montenegran government, who, while on a special mission to the Servian gov ernment, was arrested at Agram by Aus -Hungrain officers and held for sev- eral hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
Slated for cardinaIship.

Rome, October 2f--Among those who will receive the cardinalship at the ap- preaching conslstory is the most Rev. Francis Bourne, archbishop of Westmin- ster, who was prominently identified with the Eucharistic congress recently held in London. Among others who will be made cardinals are the French bishop of Mont pellier, Monsignor Bello. patriarch of Lis bon; Monsignor Bisleti. major domo of the Vatican: Monsignor Giustici, secretary of the congregation of bishops and regu- lars, and Monsignor Granite di Belmonte, papal nuncio at Vienna.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
Hanford Seat Sale.

Seat sale for the engagement of Charles B. Hanford at the Jefferson Saturday mati- nee and night opens this morning at g o clock MT Hanfords present company is the result of many seasons of conscien- tious observation with view to selecting those players who are best fitted for the roles included in those pays for which he contemplates special productions. MT. Hanford will be. seen in Much Ado About Nothing at the matinee, and on Saturday night he will present an elabor- ate production of "The Merchant of Venice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
Stills in Tuscaloosa County.

Deputy Marshals W. J. Anderson and J. M. coker returned to Birmingham yes- terday after arrestng four men connected with an illicit still in Tuscaloosa county, near York While the s,ill had been re- moved. two Of ths nsn have confessed, and all four were bo1ne oyer fin Tusca- loosa befofe y,saEe Epf.at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
New Pullman Sleeping Car Line Blr
 ninohann to Washlnoton, D. c.

Commencing October 1S, 1908, new sleeping car line will be established be- tween Birmingham and Washington. D. C., via Chattanooga, Bristol, the Nor folk and Western railway and Lynch burg. The short line. The short time. Leave Birmingham at 6;05 a. m., ar rive Washington at 6:b5 next a. m., arrive New York 1900 p. m. Tickets and reservations at Alabama Great Southern railroad ticket office, Woodwaro building, Birmingham, Ala.
 W. B. BEVILL. General Passenger Agent, Roanoke, Va. WARREN L. ROHR, Western Passen- ger Agent, Chattanooga, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
AMERICANS HELP
 DIAMOND TRADE

London, October 21.-While England is suffering from severe trade depression, the diamond trade reports brisk business.
 The famous De Beers diamond mine at Kimberley, South Africa, is working in- creased hours, the revival of trade being attributed to the rise in prosperity in America. For some years past America has provided the best market for gems, and the normal conditions are now being restored. Curiously enough, the English market also shows signs of improvement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
DAVIS HELD FOR
 RUSTIN MURDER

Omaha, November 21.-Charles E. Davis was arraigned here today be- fore Judge Sears, charged with mur- der in the first degree in connection Frederick Rustin last month. Davis. who appeared in court accompanied only by his attorney, pleaded not guilty and was released on bail of $10,- 900, which was furnished by his broth CTS. The trail will occur in Novem- ber
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
John Brodie Returns.

MT. John Brodie, one of the pioneer cit izens of Wylam and propertyholder in Ensley, returned to the city today from Gray, Okla, where he has been since last May, having purchased a farm at that point. MT. Brodie is very enthusiastic over his new home and speaks in the highest praise of the new country and its people.
 He is in the city looking after his prop erty interests and will return to Okla homa next week. He is much improved in health and states his family were never in better health and spirits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
B. Y. P. u. to Give Social.

The Baptist Young Peoples union will give a social Friday night in the parlors of the Grand hotel. Music will be a feature of the evening and re- treatments will be served The pur- pose of the social is to get better &C., quainted and to bring the members closer to each other in order that tn ey might carry on to a better advantage the good work that the union has mapped out to do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
YOUR CONVENIENCE

Was considered when we de- cided to open a small display room to demonstrate the ad- vantages of gas for heating, and lighting at 1926 s. 20th Street Give Points). Birming- ham R., l.. & P. Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
Card of Thanks.

The orthodox Jewish congreg gation, through President Sam Kartus, extends thanks to Bessemer lodge No. 45S A. F. and A. NJ, for the use of their hall during the recent holiday services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
Rush ro New Gold Fields.

Fl Paso, Tex, October M.-Many Ell Paso people are Joining in rush with others to the new gold fields at Sylvanite, N. M, where last week 1t was a barren prairie. and is now town of 700 inhab- itants. Sylvanite is 200 miles from here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22

The Birmingham Paper company, which has moved into its new building. Prowell Hardware companys old stand. Is very much pleased with its signs. Hermitage, of course, city. 10-22-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22

The Gawk makes best advertising Illustrations in town. Age-HArald build ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22

If in doubt as to illustrations for your ad, see The Gawk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22

Don't buy Automobile h. surance before examining AETNA'S policy. Geo. c. 0li- yer. Gen. AQt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22
Headaches and Neuralgia from Colds.

HeadHchtS HnU NtUTHIBfu IrOm (OIds. LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine, the world wide Cold and Grip remedy removes cause. Call for full name. Look for signature E. w. GROVE. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22

Seaboard for Atlanta Shortest, quickest; two trains, 6:15 a. m., 15 p. m.-On time line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-22

s Hair raising incidents in the s'Auto Heroine" Motion Pic lures at the Pastime today.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-01
By Harold Dor

:" O'Clock lin san Francisco
Market street, which during. the
Il day has carried along its length
Tariegated populaee. suddenly
streams with old coats. shiny knees
and faces marked by the work of the
day with SCOT and Crime covering lines
left by years of hard. gruelling toll
BY the thickness and color OF the
stains the mans occupation can he
guessed. but all. whatever their CALI
ing, show in their weary shoulders and
nervously hurrying gait that they are
tired-dead tired.
Who among these thousands. paied
by the shortening light of day through
the dust that hangs. gray among the
skyscrapers-who has done the hardest
days work in san Francisco?
There arc men who cling with a knee
20 stories high and catch the swaying
end OF a three ton girder as the
donkey swings it up. There are men
who dive to the bottom of the bay.
some are in the heat blast of the fur
mace. Others blow the liquid glass.
Deadly brass filings, fine as dust. fill
the air that others breathe. All the
varied occupations that an exacting
civilization pays for are represented in
that hurrying crowd. elambering on
the jammed streotcars, jostiing along
the uneven way, almost too tired. to
smile at their own good humored ban
tcring.
Who among these has the hardest
jobT
starting out to ind this man or
class I realized IN the beginning. that
10 man who worked with his brains. no
matter how many hours he puts TO it,
ever feels the burden Of his task like
the man who works with his hands.
No such wasted muscles and bent
backs. weary eyes and deadened life is
to be found in an Office building as
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-01

among the men in a great foundry or
factory
Later. after questioning the mon Of
many trades. found that the danger
and the tedium of the work weigh
light in the balance of mans life
compared with the effect of the work
on his lungs. In all occupations where
the dust or extreme heat weaken the
breathing apparatus the life is short
ened in some cases to a very few
years Those who have the full breath
of the heavens in their lungs. whether
they sail in from the seas or walk a
slender beam on the dizzy height of a
skeleton building. grow strong, their
muscles harden to iron and their
nerves cool to the tension Of steel.
Their days are heightened by their
work for their muscles complain when
they have done too much and give out.
The lungs only show the strain they
have been put to when too late.
Inside OF a foundry when the. dust
lifts from the fling strewn floor. the
gas fills even the high rafters in the
rolling mill or the specks Of brass
spin from the buffing machine. the
lungs Of man fight battle against
death which the man himself knows
nothing of-zat the time.
Seeking the jobs that looked to be
the hardest ! found the following
Approaching skyscraper in its
twelfth story at noon, as the men were
letting themselves down by the cables
that lift tho. steel beams. ] noticed i'm
medistely that these men were almost
all young, and it was hard TO find one
who appeared 70 have grown old in the
service Finally a grizzled man, short,
with King Humbert mustache, very
blonde, came down astride of chain
= was bridge builder, he said
when he got into his story. This was
in the old days when the trestlcs were
almost all wood on this coast. and
have only done this kind of work 10
or Il years. It's easier than handling