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Daily picayune., 1908-11-04

that the suit be dismissed be- cause the proper plaintiff is not given, and also that the articles referred to are not libelous. The attorneys for the defense assert that the articles referred to, cen suIed the entire state board of election commissioners, charging them with playing into the hands of the liquor element of the S ta, and if any one had
 been libeled it is the entire board and not one individual member.
 The defense also claims that the
 articles appearing in the Vest
Daily picayune., 1908-11-04
TAFT ELECTED
 BIG MAJORITIES
New York, Indiana and Illi- nois Went Republican by
 Large Majority.

Everything received here this morning indicates a landslide for the Republican candidate for president. The so-called doubt full states all rolled up big major ities for Taft and Sherman. The bulletins indicate that Bryan has lost New York City which has been coming up with a big Demo cratic majority, which, if true, gives the state of New York to Taft by nearly 5000 votes.
 There is a chance, according to reports, of Marshall, Democrat, carrying Indiana for governor.
Daily picayune., 1908-11-04
ARGUMENTS IN LUDWIG CASE

Little Rock, Nov. 4. A week
 from next Saturday attorneys interested interested in the suit of o. c. Ludwig, Secretary of State vs Revs James A. Ander- son, A. c. Miller, P. R. Eagle barged and D. J. Weems, of the Western Methodist, in which he sues them for $50, for slan- der, will argue a demurrer in the case, the d fense asking
Daily picayune., 1908-11-04

receipt of the election returns. There was an occasional flash of good news which would be met with enthusiasm in the Demo- cratic crowds. On the other hand the Republicans had a very good time. especially the negroes, who met at the Lyric, moving picture show on West Ninth street, where they listened to the returns and kept up noise suffi- cient to keep the people who had no cause for jubilant and cocifer ous expressions from sleeping.
Daily picayune., 1908-11-04
NEVADA COUNTY,
 SAFELY DEM CRAuIC
Wallace Will Carry County by 200 Majority Large
 Vote Polled

The partial returns received from this county up to 10 o'clock are as follows:
 Missouri Township Bryan SIS; Taft 249; Wallace, Dem. 326; Yocng, Rep, 287; Debs, 26, Wat son. 45.
 Georgia Township Bryan, 24; Taft. 7; Wallace. 27; Young, 4.
 Redland Township, Lackland box Bryan, 4; Taft, 3S; Wallace, 13; Young, 34.
 Wire Road box Bryan, 14; Taft, 42; Wallace, 12; Young, 47.
 Parker Township, Bodcaw box Bryan, 70; Taft, 30; Debs, 9; Watson, 13; Wallace. 82; Young, 32.
 Boughton Township - Bryan, AZ; Taft, 82; Watson, 10; Wallace, 47; Young, 92.
 Emmet Township-Bryan 73; Taft, 41; Debs, 3; Watson, 10; Wallace, 78; Young, 40.
 Albany Township, Lanehurg Bryan, 45; Taft, 2; Wallace, 45; Young, 2.
 Tke indications are that the Democrats will carry the county something like 200 majority.
Daily picayune., 1908-11-04
State House

Little Rock, Nov. An over Arkansas the increased freight rates are being applied by the railrc ads irrespective and in open defiance of the order issued by the Arkansas Railroad Commits sion at it's meeting last Saturday. Plans are now being laid by ship pers to bring suit against the different railroads for violation of the order and the imposition of the neavy penalties provided under the state laws for it's vio- lation.
Daily picayune., 1908-11-04

Uncle Jimmy CIeghorn of En- met township was in town this morning.
 J. A. Hood. of Emmet is in the city today.
 w. N. Mum, of Laneburg. is a business visitor in town today.
 J. G. Benton brought the re- turns in from Lackland today.
Daily picayune., 1908-11-04

ern Methodist ridiculing the state board of election commits sioners are ncs libelous.
Daily picayune., 1908-11-04
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Daily picayune., 1908-11-04

Little Rock was almost like a grave yard last night during the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-11
JONESBORO SEES
 BEAUTIFUL AFFAIR McAdory-Armstrong Wedding
 a Notable Event MRS. TAYLOR ENTERTAlNS Tom Carlisle is Seriously Hurt at Central Foundry Go. in Besse-
 mer-Personal and Gen
 eral News.
MRS. TAYLOR ENTER7AlNS IS
BY ]. B. HOUSTON.

Bessemer December 10.-(Special,) )-- Since the announcement some weeks ago of the engagement of Miss Lucy clety has looked forward with much pleasure to the wedding itself, which event was solemnized this morning a 10 o'clock at the Meth odist church, Jonesboro It was a notably beautiful affair, the church being crowded with intimate friends and members of the family. Mrs. Stella Brown of Tusca- loosa gave a brilliant programme of organ music before the arrival of the bridal party, playing Lohengrin's we'd ding march as they entered.
 The bridal party entered the church sngly and in the following order: MT. c. P. Mathews, Miss Clara Hoster, MT. William Huey of Birmingham, Miss Carrie Owen, Mrs. IT. F. Deadrick of California, matron of honor; then the bride and maid of honor Miss Martha McAdory of / Birmingham, and the groom and his best man, pr. Compton of Birmingham, the bride joining the groom at the altar where they stood together, surrounded by the bridal party during the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. L. c. Brans- comb of the First Methodist church of Birmingham. Annie Laurie" was sweet1y played during the ceremony. Mendelssohn's march was played as the bridal party left the schurch.
 The bride was gowned for travelling in a handsomely tailored suit of Edison blue, her hat of the same shade. brides roses and ferns forming her wedding bouquet. Her maid of honor, Miss McAdory was similarly attired, carrying pink roses and ferns. The bridesmaids, Miss Clara Hoster and Miss Carrie owen, wore taupe suits with hats to match, the matron of hon. or Mrs. Deadrick wearing gray, car rying beautiful white chrysanthemums. The church was beautifully decorated with ferns and palms in profusion, the color scheme being white and green.
 MT. and Mrs. Armstrong left imme- diately for 8 trip to New Orleans and resorts along the gulf coast, and later will be at home in Bessemer. Many handsome wedding presents were re- ceived by this couple from wide cir cle of friends and relatives. Miss Me Adory Is a charming young lady, h>v- ing been reared in Bessemer. where she has numbers of friends who wish her much happiness. MT. Armstrong has been employed with the Tennesseesc pany for years, and is very popular in the club rooms and social circle. and has a host of friends who congratulate him and wish much joy to attend this union.
 At the reception rendered the bridal party last evening by Miss Lucy Me Adory at her home in Jonesboro most delightful evening was spent. The we'd ding cake was cut the ring falling to Mrs. Deadrick Miss Clara Hoster get ting both the dime and penny, and Miss Carrie owen the thimble. The place cards were beautiful wedding bells and the menu consisted of heart-shaped cakes, salads, sandwiches and grape juice. The party afterwards rehearsed at the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-11
Rheumatism Caused
 By Dyspepsia
So Claim Many Eminest Doctors Upon
 Recent Scientific Investigation.

large school of physicians which is constantly increasing, claims that the eating of too much animal foods creates an over supply of proteids, which sle composed of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen oxygen and sulphur, and that whom such proteids are imperfectly digestsd and go into the blood they create vast quantities of nitrogen which the oxy- gen from the lungs cannot neutrallze and hence results, uric acid and rheum- atism and scores of other diseases.
 These proteids do not permit the as- sanitation processes to take place prop erly and poisoning results all through [ However, if such proteids are perfect
 However if such prteids are perfect N digested they form a most valuable part of our food and are absolutely neces- sary to life.
 The. fault then rests with the stomach and the digestive apparatus.
 Hence 1t Is claimed by these latter day authorities that rheumatism arises in the stomach or through the stomach and not in the kidneys as some medical authorities teach.
 Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets cure dys- pepsia, reduce proteids to their natural condition best taken up by the system, give strength to the blood, rest the stom- aeh and invigorate and renew the gastric eliuds. pancreatic juice and the digestive organs in general.
 Forty thousand physicians use these little digesters and every druggist sells them. 50c per box or send us your name and address and we will send you a trial package by mail free Address, F. A. Stuart Co, 150 Stuart Bldg, Marshall Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-11
Mrs. Taylor Entertains.

Mrs. w D. Taylor beautifully enter tained this evening at her home on Fifth avenue in honor of Dr. and Mrs. A. &. Fitzpatrick, the function being a O clock dinner The table presented quite il pie ture with it's white and green decorations The centerpieces were of brides roses and ferns arranged in a most pleasing effect, the color scheme of white and green being the same carried out at their wedding Handsomely designed laces covered the table, and the candles cast their shades of white over menu that was elaborate and delicious. The compots were orna- mented with white and green tulle bows, and these colors distinguished all the de- tails. Smilax lent Itself to the adorn- Inent of the chandeliers and doorways. and potted plants, palms and wavy ferns stood as a stately background in the rooms where the guests assembled. With all the ease and grace of manner char acteristic of the charming hostess the evening was made one delightfully."- to be Those present were; Dr. and Mrs w. D. Taylor. Dr. and Mrs. J. s. Winters, Dr. and Mrs. G. R. Lewis, Dr. and Mrs. H. c. Grigsby Dr. and Mrs. A. s. Fitzpatrick, c. P. Mathews and J. B. Houston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-11
COTTON MILLS TO
 RESUME DEC. 2S
DONALD coMER, THE GOVERN. OR'S SON, IS PUTTING PLANT AT EUFAULA IN SHAPE FOR BUsI- NESS.

Eufaula, December 10.-(S p c a b. Donald Conner, son of Gov. B. B. Conner. is in the city looking to the affairs of the Eufaula cotton mills, the controlling interest of which was recently purchased by his father. MT. Conner has given out information that he expects to have the plant resume operations by December 2S. and to this end the machinery is being rubbed up and the affairs put in shape. MT. Conner further states that he eX- poets to install some entirely new ma chinery, the greater portion of which is now in transit. This, however, will be done at intervals along until the entire plant is newly equipped. It is believed that the operation of the mill will bring new life in commercial circles here by giving employment to 1200 or 1900 oper- atives, many of whom are skilled work men and will come from other cities. The result will be watched with much interest as the plant has always heretofore proved unproftable to the projectors and was recently sold at public outcry.
 The St, Julien hotel here will change hands on December 15, when MT. Thorn. of North Dakota will assume control. The building will undergo some changes in the way of Improvements and the in- stall1nent of some new furnishings. B. K. Cross, the present proprietor, has signi- lied his intention to remain in the city adn will engage in other pursuits.
 Robert B. Hartsfield a prominent and influential citizen of Lumplin, Ga. is moving to the city, where in future he and his family will reside Mr. Hartsfield was actuated by a desire to take advan- tage of the city's superb school system He and his family win make an interest," ing addition to the citys business and social side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-11

Hilary is composed of Mrs. Andrew C.. Mitchell. Mrs. J. s. Winters Mrs. W. J.. Long and Mrs. Gleason, and these ladies are hard at work. The Elks announce tha. Santa Claus will be present at their hall Christmas afternoon at o'clock and he expects to be more elaborate than ever before in his treat to the poor.
 The United Charities are busy pushing thelr pre- Christmas work among the poor and many families in need are being helped Coal donations by this society are especially asked for.
 Harry Kartus of this city will be con- firmed iu the Orthodox Jewish temple on Saturday, and on Sunday an elaborate reception will be given him at his parents home A day of feastlng will be spent and quite a large number of friends of the family will,attend the affair.
 Circus seats have been installed in Attn 1etic hall, also a good heating stove, mak- ing it very comfortable for those antiei- pating the basketball game tomorrow evening between the Bessemer and Jones' boro teams.
 Tom Carlisle was seriously hurt today while at work at the Central Foundry company and is now confined to his room in the Grand hotel, where the physician SNalGS ilt Hilt HlODdbiS ltllldlli loi 9oliiI time. He was standing over q piece of pipe being tested when the negro in charge released the air, the compressed air and water hitting him in the face, knocking him down. His head hit con- crete wall and piece of pipe struck him il. the back.
 T. J. Bissett returned this morning from a trip to Cleveland, O., where he has been for several days. MT. Bissett during his absence had the misfortune to step on a nail which passed nearly through his right foot. He, is suffering considerable pain from the wound.
 Asa B. Andrews was called to Wood lawn this morning by a message stating that his mother. Mrs. Byrd was critically i'll, and not expected to live. He left at once for her bedside.
 Mrs James R. Sellers has returned from a two weeks visit to her old home in Lebanon. Tern, where she went to see a sick relative
 Miss Leona Henderson has returned to her school at Warrior after short visit to her parents.
 Mrs George w. Harrison has as her guest her sister Mrs. G. A. Moore, of Eutaw.
 Mrs. J. Fred Robertson is home again after a few weeks visit to relatives in Mobile and other points in south Ala bama.
 pr. Jones of Brighton has moved to this city, creating q vacancy on the board Of aldermen of that town. The council will elect his successor at the next meeting.
 John Sapp has moved his family to Moundsville where he is manager of the branch store there of J R. Rarden X Son.
 MT. and Ais. H. NJ. Pease of Laurel Miss. have moved to this city, where MT Pease will oper up meat market in few days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-11
Faust Makes Dates.

Florence, December 0-(Special. )--The following dates have been announced by Presiding Elder w. E. Foust of the Flor ence district, Methodist Episcopal church: Sheffield, December F, a. m; Cherokee, December F, p. m. Green Hill Decem- Der, 19 and 20; Cloverdale, December 26 and 27; Oakland and Woodland, Decem- Der 30; Spring Valley, January and 8; Russellville, January 3, p. m; Bell Green, January A. Red Bay, January 6; Hamilton mission, January 8; Hamilton station. Januaty 8; Haleyville, January 10 and Il i; Huston, January F; Gravelly Springs, January 16; Waterloo. Riverton, January r and IS; Margerum, January IS; Chero- kee mission, January 20; Center Star, Jan uary % Rogersville, January 23 and 24: Tuscumbia, January s1, a. m.; Leighton, January 31, D. m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-11
ME ETHODISTS GO n OPELIKA NEXT YEAR Second Days Session of Con-
 ference Is Busy BISHOP HoSs pREsIOEs Members of Conference and Visitors Are Given Public Reception at
 Southern University-Hoss
 Delivers an Address.
BISHOP HoSs pRESIDES

ereensboro December 10-(Speeial) )2The second days session of the Alabama con- ference was called to order this morning at 9:l5 o'clock. Bishop. Hoss of Nash vile presiding. He made short address tc the conference and the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
 After the calling of the roll the charae- ters of many of the preachers were vouched fos and passed
 The Rev. Dr Thompson, secretary of the Sunday School League of America, made speech as to the progress of this movement.
 The Rev. Dr. Hammil of Nashville spoke on Christian education.
 The Rev. W. T. Til1ett, dean of the the oogical department of Vanderbilt univer- slty, Nashville, made an earnest plea for the old worn-out preachers and also for the young ana inexperienced ones.
 The following named young men having been examined by board of admittance, passed and approved by their presiding elders, have been admitted into member ship in the conference: From the Mobile district, c. W. McArnold; from Greens boro district. H. F. Wilson, J. T. Coulett and N. B.MCLoud; from Selma district, w. E. Bryan; from Troy district, s. A. Owen; from Eufaula district w F. Stow; from Pensacola district, Charles T. Read and W. H. yenters
 The following transfers from other con ferences to the Alabama conference were announced: From the Cuba conference, II. E. Bazenby; from Mexican confer enee, J. H. Williams; from the North Ala bama conference, w E. Gibson; from the Tennessee conference, J. w Frazier.
 The nomination of the place for the holding of the next conference caused both Troy and Opelka to be put up.
 While the invitations to both places are as cordial as could be the conference de- cided by a most decisive vote to meet next in Opeliba.
 The Rev A. J. Lamar spoke in favor Of the Methodist Benevolent association, plan by which both preachers and laymen car get fife insurance cheaper than through regular old-line companies.
 A reception to the members of the con- ference and visitors was held at the Southern university this afternoon. Ad- dresses were delivered by Bishop Hoss. the Rev. I. w. Tillett and others.
 Robert Mangum of Selma presided. The Rev Charles Gavin of Pensacola, Fla, addressed ths conference tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-11
BANKRUPT WANTS
 TRIAL BY JURY

Florence, December 10.-(Special)- ally and for the Florence Vehicle com pany and the cooperative store, has filed an answer in the bankrupt court at Huntsville to the petition filed by Ashcraft & Bradshaw on November 2S, in behalf of creditors, asking that he be declared bankrupt. In the answer Dr. Bellamy denies that he is insolvent and demands a trial by jury. The case has been set for somd time in April, and meanwhile the property in volved will be administered by U. O. Redd the temporary receiver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-11
Shuttle Factory Burns.

Decatur, December 1o-(Special)-A wood shuttle factory, located on the river front and operated by Riggs & Reese, was destroyed by fire last night. The loss is about $2500, including the stock. The loss is only partially covered by insur- ance. Just how the fire originated is un- known, This factory used large quanti- ties of persimmon timber for the manu- fracture of weaving shuttles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-11
Pastor Is "Pounded."

Decatur, December 10.-(Spedial)-M than 40 members of the Central Methodist church. New Decatur, called at the par sonage last night and gave the pastor, the Rev. J. A. J. Brock, a pounding The party presented the pastor and his family with almost Ywagonload of good things to eat. The presentation speech was made by District Attorney David C. Almon. The Rev. Mir Brock was taken so by surprise that he was almost unable to respond. After the speech making was over pleasant evefiing was spent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-11
Judoes Exchanqe Benches.

Decatur December 1o.-( .-(special)-Judge Richard Nesmith of Birmingham will pre- side over the Morgan county law and equity court in Decatur during the first week in January and Judge Thomas w. Vert judge or this court, will hold court for Judge Nesmith in Birmingham during tl1at week. The exchange is made on ac- count of Tndge Vert being interested in some case set for trial here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-11
SOUTHERN STEEL
 SEEKS CAPITAL E. I. SchuIer Returns from
 Trip to the North TO MOVE SHOVEL PLANT Final Session of Alabama Library As sociation is Held at Gadsden. pr. Owen is Again Elected
 President:
TO MOVE SHOVEL PLANT

Gadsden, December 1o.-(Special)-E. T.. Schuler, former vice president of the Southern Steel company, has just returned from a trip north. where he met some of the members of the reorganization committee of the bankrupt company, and from them learned that efforts are being made to secure foreign capital for financ- ing the enterprise and that nothing def1- nite would be determined until it was known whether or not this will be se- cured. According to MT Schulers in formation there is a committee abroad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-11
Managers Change Places

Decatur Dece mber 10-(Special) s. Hobson f9r some time manager of the Southern Bell Telephone company in De- catuf. has been transferred to Pensacola, Fla. as manager of the plant there. A. N. Huggins. for some time manager of the Cullman exchange, will be the new manager of the Decatur exchange.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-11
Personal and. General.

Ire Bessemer lodge. Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. has the ar engagements for the annual Christmas tree well in hand and has appointed the ladies' auxiliary committee to see that the poor and deserving are at the hall on Christi mas day, where the annual bounty will be distributed as usual. The ladies aux
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-11
Mrs. TrayIor Honored.

Decatur, December 1O.-(Special) )-At the regular meeting of the Woman's Home Mission society held yesterday at the home of Mrs. Wyley Robinson, 8 sur prise party was given in honor of the 65th birthday of Mrs. Mary Traylor, one of the most eatrest workers in the society. Refreshments were served and Mrs. Tray Tor was presented with a handsome pres ant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-11
Car Plant is Busy.

Anniston. December Special )-There is considerable activity about the local plant of the Western Steel Car and Foun- dry company this week. About 200 men are employed. and all the departments of the rolling mill are in operation to a limited degree, Business prospects are improving
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-11
Ncuro is Not vnched

Brewton, December -(Special)- Will Johnson, the negro who is charged with the attempted criminal assault of Miss Cora Morris, 15 years of age at Lenox last Sunday, is in jail at Ever green. It was reported here today that the negro had been lynched but a tele- phone message denies this story.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-11
Child is Better.

Anniston, December 10-(Special) )-The little child of L. Pendergrass who was run over and injured by an automobile at Tenth and Leighton yesterday afternoon, is better today One wheel of the machine rassed over the child, but fortunately the injuries received were not of a serious nature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-11

If you want 8 good Suit of Clothes for S15 and wish to save S1O on it, let me show you our stock of merchant tailor made "uncalled for'' Suits. Worth $25. Fit guaranteed. Marc Link, 1911 First Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-11

looking into the matter and report from it is expected at almost any time.
 Ike Haas and others associated with him are interested in the location here of shovel plant. They have secured the plant now located at Pel1 City and as soon as a site is provided will move it here. The plant is equipped to make pressed steel shovels and will give em- ployment to 10 or 30 men. A committee has the matter of the site in hand and the plant will undoubtedly be located within the next few days.
 The final session of the annual meeting of the Alabama Library association was held in this city today and some 20 mem- bers were in attendance. The prepared programme was carried out and a very successful session held. The other ses- sons were held at Annston and Jackson vile. The following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year.
 President, Dr. Thomas M. Owen Mont gomery.
 Vice presidents, pr. c. c. Thatch, Au- burn; Prof. W. E. Striplin, Gadsden Miss Francis Higgins, Selma.
 Secretary, Miss Nimmo Green, Selma.
 Treasurer, Miss Laura M. Fillmore, Mont gomery.
 The executive council is as follows Dr. J. H. Phillips Birmingham; Miss Alice Wyman, Montevallo; Miss Ora l. Smith, : University; D. P. Christenberryi Greens boro, and E. l. Barlow, East Lake.