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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-23
GEORGE B. COX
Who holds Cincinnati and
the State Of ohio In his
Grip by the cohesive Pow
er Of Public PATRONAGE

umvirate for state treasurer, Cox's
bank at Cincinnati, now carrying
$SOO,OO0 OF state deposits, may con-
tinue to enjoy such beneficent favors.
Through Fullington, deputy in Gull.
I bert's Office, who is the candidate OF
the triumvirate for state auditor, Cox
may expect continued immunity from
| rigorous examination of his adminis-
tration in Cincinnati by the bureau OF
accounting in the state auditors de-
partment. Fullington spent more than
year examining the cohesive pow
er" OF Cox in Cincinnati without find.
ing anything, where an investigating
committee in eleven days caused
$214,99S OF loot to be paid back into
the treasury before Cox could get the
probe stopped.
be as useful to Cox as he can be to
Walter Brown.
And these three together, at the
head Of the taxing machinery of the
state, can be Of valuable service to
the various corporate interests with
which Cox Is identified.
Three years ago the people OF Gin
cinnati took Taft's advice TO break the
cohesive power" of Cox in that Cox
ridden city. Now in common enter
prise" with the Tafts, through the aid
Of Charles p. Taft, Cox has returned
to power.
The way to put an end to Cox's
cohesive power" in the state is to
act on Taft's advice at Akron three
years ago and vote against the ma
chine-made state ticket named by Cox
and his associate bosses.
Clean out the state house-it In
time for a change.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-23

1t is stated that the groupe Of
Philippine islands now consists of
1900 islands, while when they be-
came the property of the United
States there were only 1900 That
Is expansion with vengeance.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-23

The Republicans are going to open
the throttle and run the campaign
in the West at express train speed.
If the developments of the past few
weeks can be taken as an Indication
the old thing will ''bust a biler'
before 1t reaches the Mississippi rlv
ar
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-23

Flyologists have discovered forty
eight different kinds of house flies.
The aveage man recognizes only
one kind and hesitates to name it
in polite society.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-23
Sept. 23 In History.

1745-John Sewer, pioneer and soldier,
hero Of Kings Mountain, etc,
born; died 1915.
1IS1-Birth of Karl 1heodor Korner,
German poet of liberty; killed In
hghting the French, 1918.
1s20-Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry
died In Port Spain, Isle of Trlni.
dad; born 1855.
1S89-Black Friday.
19O7-French terms Of peace accepted
by the Moors at Casablanca.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-23

At the present rate of increase,
New York in 1882 will have a
population of 100000. 1t must be
remembered, however, that most o;
them come over.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-23

Wilbur Wright had very little
consideration for his brother orvllIe
While he was on the flat of his back
suffering with injuries received in an
accident TO his aeroplane, Wilbur
broke his record.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-23
ASTRONOMICAL EvENrs,

Sun sets 5:52, rises 5:45; moon rises
4:S2 a. m; 0'13 a. IN, moon In conjunc-
tion with Mars, passing from west to
east 4 degrees north of the planet; A.
ID. 1s46, planet Neptune discovered by
Galla.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-23

Tuesday was the only days rest
poor old Joe Foraker has had since
Hearst began his attacks upon him
lat Columbus.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-23

Aeronauts have doubtlessly con.
cluded that the Wright boys were
rightly names.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-23

1.-THE Texas Car" containing an
exhibit of fruits and vegetables from
East Texas is located at Oak street
and Big -Four track. Visitors well
come, gossip
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-23

Every Democrat should take just
pride in the way that Mr.. Bryan
has bristled up to the "Terrible
Teddy"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-23
CINCINNATI TRUST co.
OF which George 3. Cox 10
President. This bank carried
100000 Of the states Money,
the largest amount deposited
In any one bank,

been building for the past 2S years.
Whether Cox is part OF Guilbert's ma.
chine or Guilbert is part OF Cox's ma
chine matters nothing, the result is
the same, cohesive power OF public
patronage"
The manner in which Cox Is able
TO stop Investigations into the local
government under his control, which
Mr. Taft said was constantly de-
scribed as being corrupt" even when
ordered by the state Legislature in be.
half OF the people, shows his interest
in the election OF judges.
His connection with the electric
mule" venture and his interest in
canal grabs in Cincinnati show his
cohesive power" with the canal ring.
Cox's interest in the school book
trust shows why he is interested in
the election of state school commits
sioners.
Cox can always find some task for
willing secretary Of state to do, and
his hold on other state officials at
tests that there is something in his
cohesive power" that concerns him
whether 1t does or does not concern
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-23

Just made some splendid biscuits-,-Gold
| Medal J'Dp= BnTTV
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-23

Try the Mirror Want Column.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
POSTMASTERS GET
 LEAVE OF ABSENCE
WILL ATTEND CONVENTION OF ALABAMA POSTMASTERS AT BIRMINGHAM ON OCTOBER 12, 13 AND 14-THE COMMITTEES.

Brierfield August 30.-(Special.) .)-C. P. Grandfeld, first assistant postmaster gen. eral has granted leave of absence to all postmasters in Alabama to attend the second annual convention in Birmingham. His letter is as follows:
 Mr. K c. Mahan, Postmaster, Brier- field, Ala.
 Dear Sir:-In response to your letter of the 22d inst, you are informed that an order has been issued granting fourth class postmasters in the state of Ala bama leave of absence for a number of days. not exceeding five, in order that they may be able to attend the annual convention of the State League of Post masters of the Fourth Class Offices of Alabama, to be held at Birmingham Oc- tober 12, IS and 14, 1908. Respectfully,
 c. P. GRANDFIELD,
 First Assistant Postmaster General
 The following committees have been announced by President Mahan
 Committee on Arrangements and Enter tainment-Prof. J. T. Blakemore, assist ant postmaster. Birmingham, chairman; A. J. Abercrombie, postmaster Leeds; J. P. Melvin, postmaster Piper; MT. Love- postmaster Lewisburg; w. R. Young, postmaster West Blocton; J. R. Love, postmaster Blossburg; Mrs. Alice Reaves, postmistress Wylam; Mrs. Lillian H. Steed, postmistress Cardiff.
 Committee on Programme-S. c. Tailor, postmaster Whatley, chairman; w. L. Haskew, postmaster Walker Springs; J. T. Blakemore, assistant postmaster Birmingham; w. F. Galloway. postmaster Goldsville.
 Delegates to the National Convention, Des Moines, Ia-, October to 9-Mr. C.. M. South. postmaster Gamble Mines; MT P. M. Glass, postmaster Linden.
 Alternate Delegates-Miss Sallie Col Her, postmistress Brundidge; Miss Ellen H. Rawls, postmistress Saint Stephens.
 For other information address Prof. J. T. Blakemore, assistant postmaster Bir- mingham; s. c. Tailor, Whatley; w. l.. Haskew, Walker Springs. or K. c. Ma ham, Brierf1eld
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
PULLS DOWN SHAFT
 AND IS DROWNED Homer Holman Meets Peculiar
 Death Near Pratt SMALL BRUlSE ON HEAD With Only a Few Feet of Water at the Bottom of the Shaft, Life Was
 Extinct When Man Was
 Reached.

Ensley, August So.-tspec1ai'- Homer Holman, a white miner employed bv the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail- road company at No. 12 shaft, near Pratt City. met his death late Saturday n,9ht in an unsual manner. Holman who worked on the night shift, was descending the shaft in the "bucket and in some manner fell out ana dropped to the bottom of the shaft' There were several feet of water at the bottom of the shaft and while there was bruise on Holman's head as though he had been struck by some hard substance, the cause of his death was drowning.
 It is presumed that a rock fell while the bucket was descending, which struck Holman on the head knocking him out of the bucket into the water. He was quickly rescued, but when brought to the surface life was extinct His remains were brought to the un- dertaking establishment of Echols X Angwin and prepared for burial. In- terment was made at crimley chapel this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
JAMES GRIFFIS
 KILLED BY A GAR
WAS LYING ON TRACK GRADE IN FLoRENQ YEARS OF AGE AND EfvED Al MEMPHIS.

Florence, August 3O.-(Special )-James Griffis, white boy whose home is in Memphis. was struck this morning at 2:3O o'clock by an electric car in East Flor ence, receiving injuries from which he died two hours later. Griffis was said to be intoxicated and lay down on the track at the beginning of the depot loop, just west of Royal avenue. The car run by Motorman Valentine and Conductor Frank Inman had just turned sharp curve and the headlight was not thrown on the track until the car was within 10 feet of Griffis.
 The motorman reversed the current and put on the emergency brake, but the dis tance was too short and Griffis was rolled, probably distance of three yards The accident occurred on a sharp down grade, and 1t was necessary to back the car off the unfortunate man. as it could not be raised. Griffis was taken to the undertaking establishment of Naomi Nor rison and Dr. H. L. Hough was sum- moned and administered opiates and dressed the wounds No bones were broken, but the unfortunate boy was bad ly cut about the back, hip, arm and legs and his clothing was cut almost off of him. He was conscious to the end, but said nothing beyond begging the doctor to relieve his sufferings.
 Griffis formerly resided in Florence, leaving here for Memphis when the Flor ence Pump works were removed to South Memphis. He was IS years of age. He had been here about two weeks visiting friends. Leonard Grlffls, the dead mans brother who is connected with the Metro politan Insurance company in Memphis. was notified of the accident and arrived In Florence this afternoon. He carried the remains to Memphis for burial.
 No arrests were made as the accident was unavoidable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
Baptist Church Song Service.

In the absence of the pastor, the choir of the First Baptist church, which is the largest in the city, being composed of more than 20 good singers, held a song service this evening, and the church was well filled. nearly every seat being taken In addition to those shown on the print ed programme. the following members of the choir took part: Miss Annie Herbert Miss Bessie Reynolds. Miss Mildred Ouailes Mrs. M. P. Reynolds. pr. F. w. McNeill, c. G. Moore and T. Bryan Wal Ter.
 The singing at this church every Sunday is A special feature of the services, and much time is devoted by the choir in the practice and selection of their music. The following is copy of the printed programmes:
 John Madoc. director. Miss Dora Win ters, organist.
 Opening hymn 161.
 Scripture lesson and prayer, Dr. E. P. Givin.
 Chorus, 70 Worship the Lord in the Beauty of Holiness"
 Duet, Near Us, Ever Near Us.'' Mrs. Charles H. Brownrigg and John Madoc. Song, Spirit of God" O. Herbert. Anthem, Come Said Jesus Sacred Voice."
 quartet, How Lovely Are Thy Sacred Dwellings,"
 Song, Rock of Ages" Miss Marion Y Smith.
 Hymn 421
 Song. "Tm a Pilgrim" Mrs. J. E. Wright.
 Anthem, Magnify and Praise Him.. Song. .3The vesper Prayer" Mrs. Charles H. Brownrigg.
 Anthem. For Zion's Sake"
 Benediction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
ALABAMA LAWS GIVEN
 AS MODEL FOR OTHERS

Montgomery, August O.-(Special.)-ln testimony of the splendid strides Ala bama is making for the preservation of her natural resources and the reputation which her statutes have won abroad, the following communication has been re- ceived by John H. Wallace. Jr., state game and fish commissioner, and secre- tary of the state commission of forestry, from Charles S. Pierce, state game, fish and forestry warden of Michigan.
 T am endeavoring to increase the ef- ficiency of the fire warden service of this state. The bureau of forestry at Wash ington advises me that your state has one of the best laws upon the subject, and one of the best organized departments of for estry. I would like to know something about your system of work and your methods of preventing and suppressing forest fires, and would be glad to receive any printed matter that you may have for distribution"
 The forestry laws of Alabama provide
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
HOUSE DYNAM|TED
 AND MINER SHOT Pratt City Stirred By Two Out
 rages Yesterday AFTER FATHER AND SON House Dynamited In Morning Was Un- occupied, But Miscreants Returned
 Later and Shot the
 Old Man.
AFTER FATHER AND SON

Ensley, August 3O.-(Special )--Early Sunday morning a dwelling house be- longing to Elem Mosely, a colored miner, was dynamited and almost entirely de- stroyed. The outrage occurred at Huey town, a suburb of Pratt City. As a se- quel to the outrage George Mosely, the father of Elem, was shot this afternoon and seriously wounded. It seems the Moselys, father and son, own several pieces of property in Hueytown, includ ing the house that was dynamited, and house adjoining In which they resided.
 The house that was destroyed was un- occupied and the theory is that the mis- creants intended to do bodily harm to the Mosely negroes and got the wrong house. Had the dynamite been placed under the house occupied by Mosely there is no doubt but that several lives would have been lost. The explosion aroused the entire neighborhood, the settlement being composed almost entirely of ne- groes and much excitement prevailed.
 The police were promptly on the scene and though every effort was made to locate the miscreants the officers were unsuccessful.
 Just when peace was restored and the disorder had quieted down the second attempt on Moselys life was made this afternoon about 1 o'clock, which again created the widest excitement.
 According to the elder Moselys state ment he was standing in the door of his house when negro approached and nearing the front gate pulled pistol and fired point blank at him, the ball strik- ing him in the breast, ranging upward toward the right shoulder. The negro after firing the shot fled toward the woods and escaped before the people realized what had happened.
 Chief of Police James Merriman of Ensley and Chief Hertsfeld of Pratt City were notified and each responded with every available man. They succeeded in quieting the excitement but could find no trace of the negro. Mosey was att tended by a negro physician who pro- nounced his injuries serious but not nec- essarily fatal. The cause of the trouble could not be ascertained. Elem Mosely, the owner of the house, is working in the mines. Mosely, the elder Is too old to work. He is well known in Ensley and has the respect of many of the lead ing business men here as he has acted as agent for several real estate firms. It Is stated the name of his assailant Is known to Mosely but he refused to di-. vulge 1t. The police are following up several clews and have made two ar rests and it is understood there are a number of suspects who will be arrested later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
NEFF TO LEAVE STATE.
For Seven Years Was Superintendent
 of Schools at Lafayette.

Montgomery. August 30.-(Special.)- J. P. Neff. for seven years superln- tendent of the schools of Lafayette, has resigned to become principal of one of the city schools of Richmond, Va. He will leave for his new work next week. Be- sides being one of the best known and most advanced teachers in the state, MT. Neff is member of the state text book commission, from which he will resign. His place at Lafayette is taken by w. o. Rencher of Lower Peachtree.
 While MT. Neff has nothing to say him self, 1t is understood that his determin- ation to leave Alabama grew up after it was found that Lafayette and Chambers county could not get together on the state high school proposition. When the school was located there by the high school commission it was with the under standing that the city school property,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
Council Meets Tuesday.

There are many matters of importance that will come before the city fathers Tuesday night, some of which have been deferred at their previous meetings, and it is also said that new business of much interest to the public will be brought up.
 The council instructed at one of their previous meetings that H. l.. Badham be communicated with in regard to bad piece of sidewalk running alongside a. piece of his city property, requesting that he take immediate steps toward putting in cement pavement, similar to the other walks that are laid in the business portion of the town. At the last meeting the city engineer reported that MT. Badham had been written to regarding the matter. but up to that time he had made no re- ply. It is said that this matter will again be brought up, with the view of getting the walk repaired immediately. as 1t is in the heart of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
SCHOOLS MAY USE
 OLD BOOKS AWHILE

Montgomery, August 30-(Special.)-It old books for the opening of the fall terms where those adopted by the state text book commission are not ready for distribution, if 1t should be that any are not After a conference with At torney General Barber, State Superin- tendent of Education H. c. Gunnels has so decided. This will eliminate any dif- ficulty that might arise in any county where the books recently adopted were not placed on sale. MT. Gunnels says:
 While the contracts for text books for use in the public schools expired on August 30 and it is made a misdemeanor either to sell or to use any other books after that date than those adopted un- der the new law, I can see no reason why the schools should not be opened on schedule time. The publishers, and Loveman Joseph & Loeb of Birmingham, managers of the state depository, are making every effort to place the books recently adopted as soon as possible in at least three places in each county.
 "The time has been short and both the contractors and the depository have ex- ercised commendable zeal and enterprise In an honest effort to have the books distributed. I have consulted the att torney general and he concurs with me that in this exigency the proper pre- cedure is for the schools to open as usual, and that if the new books are not obtainable pupils be allowed to use books adopted under the old contracts. I a hot .%t, than those adopted by the present com mission be purchased Of course, the books at present in use must be sup planted by the new adoption as soon as these books are available'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
THE CANDIDATES
 FOR FALKVILLE
H. L. Hunter Heads Ticket for Mayor Town Is Important Timber
 Center.

Falkville, August 30.-(speclal )-At 8 mass meeting last night at Hotel Falk- vile the following ticket for mayor and aldermen was nominated: H. L. Hunter, for mayor; J. F. Clark, A. H. Tomlin- son. w. H. Drinkard, J. P. Rowe and V. A. McCrosky for aldermen.
 Large lots of timber and lumber of all kinds are being shipped from this place Cedar, oak, gum, pine are principally used. Millions of old cedar rails are be- Ing shipped. Some of these old cedar fence rails are being hauled 12 to 15 miles.
 The F'alkville baseball team will play Cullman Monday, August 21. The Aus tinville team plays Falkvlle Thursday, September g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31

an excellent system for the preservation of the timbered interests of this state It is a well known fact that no law can be made effective without a specially con- stituted service to enforce it's provisions
 The law provides that the courts of county commissioners or boards of rev enue in the various counties of the state may appropriate annually as compensa- tion for the game wardens. who under the law are ex-offcio forest wardens, the sum of S250, or so much thereof as they may deem best to be paid to forest war dens in return for their duties in caring for the forests of this state. and in in sttuting prosecutions against those who commit infractions of these statutes
 In Crenshaw county, Judge Tankg<
 is taking great interest in makinl .ne provisions of the forestry laws known to his people. In other sections of the state the citizens have awakened to the appreciation of the fact that the for ests of Alabama constitute the states most general resource and are making digent efforts to preserve and protect these valuable assets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
Ladies Protest Against Weeds.

The weeds have grown to such a height in different portions of the city that they almost lap over the sidewalks, and the ladies are raising objections, saying that just after a shower 1t is almost impos- sible for them to walk out attired in any thing except something dark, that the dusty weeds when dampened by the rain will ruin any light-colored material they might wear.
 There are more prisoners In the city jail at this time than there has been since January l, and the city has it's gang cut ting weeds every day, but the property owners pay little attention to the mayors proclamation which was published some time ago, and while it is not up to them in every case, as to the streets and side walks. at the same time it is claimed every one should have civic pride enough to keep the front of his property looking right
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
DISASTROUS FIRE
 OCCURS AT MARION

Marion, August 30.- Special. )-Fire started this morning at o'clock in the store occupied by T. B. Grantham & Co.,, causing loss of 5000 to the stock of general merchandise, and damaging the building about $8O0 The building is owned by Mrs. w. IT. Jackson of Talladega. Store and stock covered by insurance.
 The store occupied by W. H. KinS was damaged by fire to the. extent of $500. MT. King lost by water $500 This building Is owned by Thomas Lowry of Macon, Ga. All the property is covered by insurance. The cause of the fire is not known.
 MT. and Mrs. w. H. Perkins have an nounced the marriage of til cir daughter Natalie to MT. Thomas Irby Pope, the wedding to take place on Wednesday, September g. M
 Cotton is being marketed very fast; sufficient quantity having arrived to bring all the buyers into the market, and business has increased wonderfully There are no signs of a panic in this, section of the state. and the mine sit 1 uation has had no effect here, only to increase the price of coal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31

worth s40.0O0. was to be given. This was to be done on the part of the city when the country agreed to give $500 a year for support of the new school.
 A few weeks ago it was found that there was opposition in the county 10 giving this s250o, some of the people claiming that it was taxing the county to give a school to the town So 1t came about that the new board of education of the county refused to ratify the prom ise of the old, and 1t now looks as if the whole thing is likely to fall through and the high school go to some other place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
Slight Fire at Columbus.

Columbus, Miss, August 30.-(Spe- ial.)-Fire was discovered in tie Co., engine room this morning and before extinguished damage of $500 to ths plant and material stored in an ad- Joining room was sustained. This con oern has managed its finances and products in such a shape that 1t Is one of the best paying enterprises in the